The League, Season Six (Game Thread)

[Psycho Sam]

Tweets For Glory

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! I broke out of prison... Mwahahahaahahahahahahahaha!!!!! #OhNo

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! You paid $2,500 for someone to look like @LeagueToriM... Admit it...

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! I've made friends in prison. For example... @Big_Smack_Scott. Want him to be my second manager?

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! How? We have $570,000,00 dollars.

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! Haha! What you don't know is that I did a botched belly to belly suplex with @WebMaster and HE got knocked out for 25 minutes. I then pinned him. #Champ #God

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! @GloriousRequiem beat former league champion Johnny Triumph. The only real guy Nuclear beat is Robbie Maynard... He won against Imoka and then the injured Benjamin T. Stanton, who faced off against Skabb and @Diamond_rocks!

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! There's one of the few things we have in common... @1AndOnlyFlogg

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! How? Everyone, including you, are some of the best wrestlers around!

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: I now know what my next vLOG is about...

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: Everyone knows #ScottStevensIsStinkierThanFlaming****

[Jman2k3]

Twitternet.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! Here is a song dedicated to @LeagueToriM and maybe it will help squash the beef between us. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @LeagueToriM @QueenB_LBS says hi. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW You broke out of prison???? Well if that's the case you'll be arrested and hauled back long before you wrestle me.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I don't have to pay nobody nothing because @LeagueToriM assumes the position willingly. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I know @Big_Smack_Scott very well. He used to supply me my steroids when I was on them back in the day. Lol.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW @BigBattleWrestling may have $570,000,00 but that is the company's entire budget and they couldn't afford me for one night, especially a title match. You see I have my normal fees but I also get paid extra for ppv and title matches as well. Plus I get a bonus if I win, and they would have to give me a large sum of cash to make sure I don't leave with the title after my one match.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Seems like you botch a lot in your matches. Tell me, are you the poster child for Botch-a-mania????

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW @GloriousRequiem beat a former champ in Johnny Triumph but Nuke' em not only beat, the reigning and defending League Champion, Robbie Maynard, he also beat two others in "The Samoan Wrecking Machine" Master Imoka and Benjamin T. Stanton. So that means Fan Friendly Jimmy that his "Tournament" Title is more legit than Stay Puft's "divisional" title.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Hell, if winning a divisional title was all that mattered the Houston Texans would be Superbowl champions.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Correction. I am the best.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Everyone knows #ScorpionIsGod #Champ #BestInWorld

[ShadowedFlames]

First off, I've sent a reminder to those people who still have free training points to use. That will be the only reminder I send.

 

Aside from Bao's training and finalizing Sam's moveset, I am caught up on League duties at the moment. Huzzah! *laughs*

[mjdgoldeneye]

Thor Hammerskald (0-0, 10%) vs. Master Imoka (0-0, 15%)

Johnny Triumph (0-0, 15%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (0-0, 15%) vs. Tarik Nolan (0-0, 14%)

Jack Lightning (0-0, 15%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-0, 14%)

The Phoenix (0-0, 13%) vs. Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-0, 18%)

Scott Stevens (0-0, 17%) vs. Pizza Mask III (0-0, 14%)

Sebastian Moore (0-0, 15%) vs. Nuclear Templeton (0-0, 18%)

Ly Quang Bao (0-0, 19%) vs. Diamond (0-0, 17%)

[Psycho Sam]

Tweets for Glory

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! How? I've got tazers and guns and weapons, and if that fails, scaring them with this http://http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g311/joker50312/?action=view&current=Kabal-Unmasked.jpg&sort=ascending&co=10

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! Ask @LeagueToriM? Did you? Or did you pay someone $60,000 to dress up as Tori?

@Psycho_Sam_BBW:@Survive_The_Sting! Same here. I heard Triumph got his HEP C from those steroids

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! We aren't on PPV OR TV... How many matches have you worked for SWF?

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! You must suck as a wrestler. You lost your title to @Frankiebeatsthespread.

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! No... I've been on there a few times, though, including that incident! You went in because you lost your title to @Frankiebeatsthespread.

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! You placed last. How could you ever claim to beat me?

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @BigBattleWrestling is not a promotion for p****** like @Survive_The_Sting!

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! How can you claim to be the best, when you say Nuclear won the tournament title, which is more prestigious in your opinion than the championship title? #Idiot #ScottStevensIsStinkierThanFlaming****

@Psycho_Sam_BBW: @Survive_The_Sting! Also can't wait until Week 17, where you will lose in front of your Texas fans...

@Fan_Friendly_Jimmy @Survive_The_Sting! I found the ANTI DRAW of PRO WRESTLING! #ScottStevensIsSmelly

As long as this doesn't get out of hand, I have had a bit of fun. I should get a twitter or facebook page so the next page doesn't get run over with a twitter war between Sam and Scott...

[ShadowedFlames]

As long as this doesn't get out of hand, I have had a bit of fun. I should get a twitter or facebook page so the next page doesn't get run over with a twitter war between Sam and Scott...

 

I have no problems with player activity, just as long as it doesn't degenerate into people quitting or threatening violence in real life on each other. Besides, if it keeps it to one update a page (at 40 PPP), my phone is happy with that for when I want to check the thread at work.

 

The sad part is you'll be the second person to get a real Twitter account for The League. *laughs*

[i effin rule]

Thor Hammerskald (0-0, 10%) vs. Master Imoka (0-0, 15%)

Johnny Triumph (0-0, 15%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (0-0, 15%) vs. Tarik Nolan (0-0, 14%)

Jack Lightning (0-0, 15%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-0, 14%)

The Phoenix (0-0, 13%) vs. Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-0, 18%)

Scott Stevens (0-0, 17%) vs. Pizza Mask III (0-0, 14%)

Sebastian Moore (0-0, 15%) vs. Nuclear Templeton (0-0, 18%)

Ly Quang Bao (0-0, 19%) vs. Diamond (0-0, 17%)

[Psycho Sam]

Yeah...

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psycho-Sam/434872249856261

http://twitter.com/#!/Psycho_Sam_BBW

Tweets For Glory

[Jman2k3]

Twitternet.

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Yeah. Cops aren't scared of tasers, paintball guns, and a Kabal Halloween mask.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW The deal with me and @LeagueToriM is simple. We had a fling, I broke it off and she's hated me ever since.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW @LeagueToriM is not as innocent and shy as she portrays herself to be. That girl is an undercover freak.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Well apparently he didn't get HEP C because he wouldn't have a contract with this company since that disease is contagious.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW You're not on ppv or tv yet you claim @BigBattleWrestling is a multi-million dollar company? I find this hard to believe. All big name companies make a profit some how? What do they do sell drugs to make the money?

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Have @BigBattleWrestling pony up ten million dollars and the world champion will be there to dethrone their supposed heavyweight champion of the world.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I have never worked for SWF and I never will. I'm above them.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I suck? I am the greatest wrestler of this generation and the best of all time. The only wrestler who comes close to my greatness is Dave "Da Bomb" Dexter.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I didn't lose my world championship to @Frankiebeatsthespread because the wannabe son of Odin stole it from me. And you can't lose a championship when it's not on the line in the first place. I thought a champion like yourself would know this. /rolls eyes

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I placed last. What's your point? @III placed hire than me yet I kick his ass everytime I face him and I'm the current reigning #LPW World Heavyweight Champion. I've beaten every man, and a very loose woman, that isn't new to this company.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW I don't claim to be the best when I've been bestowed the best by everyone in the wrestling industry. Plus, I don't need "titles" to prove I'm anything. I won my fair share of titles and multiple Hall of Fame inductions are enough to prove the point.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Nuke's title hold's more weight in terms of prestige because well first off he beat the reigning champion Robbie Maynard and then he went on to beat two other people in the same night. While @GloriousRequiem just wins a division, has one match, wins and you call that a champion? Hell no. Phoenix's reign would be legit if he ran the gaunlet like Nuclear did but he got off easy thanks to the bookings of the Commish.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW In sports it's called the playoff system and that's what determines the true and legit champion for the year. Nuclear did that. He was the surviving member of last seasons playoffs. @GloriousRequiem just won a singles match and was awarded some title for his efforts.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW @GloriousRequiem 's claim of a championship reign is weaker than a plate of p!$$.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Psycho_Sam_BBW Frak the Dallas fans. I'm from Houston. They don't like me and I definitely hate them. #Houston=Superiority

 

[Jman2k3]

Twitternet.

@QueenB_LBS I have some bad news. My husband, @Survive_The_Sting! has torn his ulnar collateral ligament while he was preparing for his match against @III with his trainer Hanzo Hasashi.

 

@QueenB_LBS His specialist, Dr. Ross, has told us it will require surgery.

 

@QueenB_LBS Good news League fans is that we have prepared a release so that @Survive_The_Sting! can still compete and The League won't be liable for the injury.

 

@QueenB_LBS Since people will ask, my husband, @Survive_The_Sting! will take cortisone shots and his arm will be heavily braced.

 

@QueenB_LBS The surgery is expected to take place once the season has ended.

[Psycho Sam]

Tweets for Glory

https://twitter.com/#!/Psycho_Sam_BBW

Facebook for Glory

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psycho-Sam/434872249856261

[ShadowedFlames]

Tweets for Glory

https://twitter.com/#!/Psycho_Sam_BBW

Facebook for Glory

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psycho-Sam/434872249856261

 

You do realize you can embed tweets in a post, right? I know it'd be overkill for 25 of them, but you could pick and choose which ones to show here and then claim "more at twitter.com" and so forth.

 

Just trying to help.

[Ranson]

I am so amused that the tweets for this game are being archived by the Library of Congress, along with all the porn ads and vacuous celebrities.

[Psycho Sam]

You do realize you can embed tweets in a post, right? I know it'd be overkill for 25 of them, but you could pick and choose which ones to show here and then claim "more at twitter.com" and so forth.

 

Just trying to help.

 

No I actually didn't. Thanks ShadowedFlames

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Psycho Sam's League VlogEpisode 2

Psycho Sam: Hello Everyone and WELCOME to EPISODE TWO of my LIVE League Vlog. And we have gotten a NEW cameraman, that isn't as ****ty as my old one. You can follow me at Twitter here-> https://twitter.com/#!/Psycho_Sam_BBW

OR on Facebook here-> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Psycho-Sam/434872249856261!

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Predictions

Psycho Sam: Now, if I remember correctly, the matches this week are going to be against pairings. So here are MY predictions!

Hammerskald vs. Imoka: Imoka fared better than Thor, but Thor had Frankie as his manager. Plus, he was a champ in his division in Season 3, so...

Winner: Thor

Triumph vs. Gaiuspade: Triumph will win this one.

Winner: Triumph

Sam vs. Nolan: I would realistically pick Nolan, but he's been inconsistent, so...

Winner: Sam

Lightning vs. Carlisle: It will be a closely fought contest. Carlisle will get the better in this one, though.

Winner: Carlisle

Phoenix vs. Stanton: The upset specialist will be facing against The Phoenix. Phoenix will get the win, due to him being the champion, but Stanton will have an impressive battle.

Winner: Phoenix

Scorpion vs. III: Even though Stevens finished last, he was undefeated against III. I will choose III to upset him tonight.

Winner: III

Moore vs. Templeton: Moore's got no chance against Templeton.

Winner: Templeton

MAIN EVENT: Bao vs. Diamond: Diamond will start strong with a win against the returning Bao

Winner: Diamond

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Superstar In Review: Tarik Nolan

Psycho Sam: Now, for this, I will do this against whoever is facing me. The exceptions are Week 9 and 17, since I will face Nolan in those times. For those, I will be doing something else. You won't know yet.

 

Psycho Sam: This week, I will do Tarik Nolan.

 

TARIK NOLAN: Career Record: 35-39 (0-2 in Playoffs). 10 Matches of The Night

Best Season: Season 2

Worst Season: Season 5

Pros: Powerful and can tap you out, has good Basics, Resilient

Cons: Inconsistent[/i]

 

Psycho Sam: The Tarik Nolan didn't make the playoffs often, due to his inconsistenticy. He placed last in the Beta division in season one with a 6-8 record, losing tiebreakers to SGRaaize. Overall, he came in the bottom 4, at #9, once again, losing tiebreakers to Diamond as well as SGRaaize.

In Season 2, which many, including myself, deemed the best season he had. He was a part of the Gamma Division's 'Big Three', alongside division champion Phoenix and runner up Sean, though making the playoffs on the lower wild card entrance before being defeated. He was also voted 'Most Entertaining Wrestler' in that season. Overall, his ranking was #6

Sadly, his Season 3 performance wasn't as good as his Season 2 performance, missing the playoffs and coming third in the Alpha Division with a 6-8 record. He was ranked 12th overall. The good thing, though, is that he won Match of The Season.

Season 4 was a bit better for Nolan. Though he didn't come in the playoffs, he gained a position to #11, with a 7-7 record. However, he hadn't won a End of Season Award.

Season 5 was his worst performance, coming in at #17 with a 6-12 record. He hadn't won any End Of Season Awards, and Super Century won the Upset of The Season over him. Things won't be looking too good coming into Season 6.

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Weird weapons

Psycho Sam: In the playoffs in Season 5, Scott Stevens shoved a pizza into Pizza Mask III's bleeding face. The pizza was hot and that gave Imoka a victory.

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Psycho Sam: Next week, I won't be doing much other than predictions and a Superstar Review. Until next time, this is Psycho Sam.

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EDIT: Strangely, I have two followers? Wow! I didn't realise I was that popular...

[ShadowedFlames]

EDIT: Strangely, I have two followers? Wow! I didn't realise I was that popular...

 

That's one more than me.

 

Speaking of the whole embedding tweets thing I mentioned above, here's a good example. (Note that you may have to refresh your browser if it doesn't show properly the first time.)

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So the excuse train has already started for Stevens.I think that's a new League record, folks. We all know it's due to the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523RuleOfIII">#RuleOfIII</a>.</p>— The Phoenix (@GloriousRequiem) <a href="https://twitter.com/GloriousRequiem/status/202100270501597185" data-datetime="2012-05-14T18:17:13+00:00">May 14, 2012</a></blockquote>

<script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[OctoberRaven]

III- @GloriousRequiem Did you expect less from the cowardly Clown?

III- @Survive_The_Sting! What's next, going to say you were training with Ken Shamrock and he cut you open so you can't fight?

III- His arm won't need surgery. But his knee will. Not to repair it, because it will be beyond repair, but so he can breathe without being in pain.

 

Twits

[moon_lit_tears]

Tweets

 

@Diamond_Rocks @queenb, You're husband was fine yesterday when I seen him with some little tart that could have been 12. What a poser.

@Diamond_Rocks @Bao is back. I guess he didn't get enough of an arse kicking last time. What a idiot.

@Diamond_Rocks @PHoenix I WILL be getting my belt back from you. No matter the partner you aren't going to survive.

 

Thor Hammerskald (0-0, 10%) vs. Master Imoka (0-0, 15%)

Johnny Triumph (0-0, 15%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (0-0, 15%) vs. Tarik Nolan (0-0, 14%)

Jack Lightning (0-0, 15%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-0, 14%)

The Phoenix (0-0, 13%) vs. Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-0, 18%)

Scott Stevens (0-0, 17%) vs. Pizza Mask III (0-0, 14%)

Sebastian Moore (0-0, 15%) vs. Nuclear Templeton (0-0, 18%)

Ly Quang Bao (0-0, 19%) vs. Diamond (0-0, 17%)

 

 

Seen on Diamonds Facebook fan page

So I was served with legal papers saying I'm not allowed to do any bodily harm to Bao outside of the arena. That's fine. There are many brick walls inside the building.

 

[ShadowedFlames]

Season Six, Week One

Kushiro, Japan

May 15, 2012

 

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THE LEAGUE: SEASON SIX, OPENING WEEK

 

It's standing room only tonight in one of the smallest arenas The League has been to, with close to 6,000 fans packed like sardines to see the opening week of League action. With no pyro this week, we quickly scan the crowd before heading to ringside and our three-person commentary crew.

 

Bob Sinclair: Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the opening week of our final season! As always, I'm Bob Sinclair, here at ringside with Frankie Garnett and Tori Montgomery. It's been nearly a month since we were last on the air, which came as a welcome reprieve for the wrestlers following an eighteen-week regular season last time out. This time, it's a seventeen-week season, and the format for this season will be rather interesting!

 

Frankie Garnett: Interesting? How can you say that, Bob? It's kind of hard to gamble on The League this season with half the playoffs seemingly locked in!

 

Tori Montgomery: Frankie, just because you don't drink doesn't mean you have to get out of your depression spiral by throwing all your money away.

 

Frankie Garnett: It's not fair, though! That fat idiot cost me half a year's salary by refusing to just lie down!

 

Tori Montgomery: I would say that should have taught you a lesson, but who would I be kidding?

 

Bob Sinclair: In any event, tonight is the first of three "rivalry weeks" set up this season, and the focus seems to be on three specific matches in general: Stevens/III, Sam/Nolan, and tonight's main event of Bao/Diamond.

 

Frankie Garnett: First off, Stevens is going to walk over III or whatever personality number he is this week, so that's not worth my time. I'll be interested to see just how psycho Sam really is, but the main event is what I'm waiting for. We'll finally see if human cloning can be perfected!

 

Tori Montgomery: There's no cloning involved, Frankie. Bao had neck fusion surgery to repair the damage done to him at the end of Season Two, and has been training for months for this moment. Even if he loses tonight, and I think that's a likely outcome, he'll still have pulled off the improbable by simply walking into the arena tonight.

 

Bob Sinclair: Folks, we've waited long enough. The time has come to kick off our sixth season of competition. Let's go to the ring, and Amelia Williams, to get tonight's festivities started!

 

Thor Hammerskald (0-0, 10%) vs. Master Imoka (0-0, 15%)

 

Anthrax's "Blood" hits the speakers, to a decent ovation he emerges from backstage, looking every bit the part of a Viking warrior as he strides to the ring with a determined look on his face...and scattering some of the fans away from the entrance ramp as he turns to glare at them. Making sure the fans are sufficiently cowed, he climbs the steps and enters the ring, his eyes never leaving the middle of the ring as he takes off his entrance gear.

 

Amelia Williams: Ladies and gentlemen, this is our opening match of Season Six, and is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Oslo, Norway, weighing 310 pounds...Thor Hammerskald!

 

Bob Sinclair: So, Frankie, why did Thor elect to let you out of your managerial contract?

 

Frankie Garnett: He said something about shaming the LPW title and giving it back to Stevens without so much as a fight.

 

Tori Montgomery: ...And?

 

Frankie Garnett: ...and the fact that I was being used as a weapon.

 

"You're the Best" blasts from the arena speakers as The League's lone Samoan emerges from the back, staring a hole through the ring as if by doing so, he can change it to his preferred medium of a martial arts mat. As he gets to ringside, he quickly lashes out and kicks the top half of the steel steps off the bottom half, snarling as he slides into the ring and stands motionless, waiting for the bell to sound.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from the Isle of Samoa, weighing 214 pounds...Master Imoka!

 

Bob Sinclair: Imoka made a strong case for being considered one of the upper echelon athletes last season, and this is going to be a good pairing for the season.

 

Frankie Garnett: If either of these men escapes without at least one broken bone this season, I will be shocked. Neither man knows the meaning of backing down.

 

Tori Montgomery: We'll also see how well Thor handles his first match in two seasons without a manager behind him, as there's the bell to get us underway!

 

Master Imoka hit the Japanese Binta

Master Imoka hit the Elbow Strike

Thor Hammerskald took the blow, but just shrugs it off and goes on the attack.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Elbow Strike

Thor Hammerskald hit the Knife Edge Chop

Thor Hammerskald applied the Arm Bar

Thor Hammerskald picks up Master Imoka from behind.

Master Imoka slipped out the back of the Arm Wringer Smash.

Master Imoka hit the Forearm To Back Of Head

Master Imoka applied the Top Wrist Lock

Master Imoka hit the Japanese Binta

Master Imoka hit the Slap Kick

Thor Hammerskald took the blow, but just shrugs it off and goes on the attack.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Punch

Thor Hammerskald hit the Elbow Strike

Thor Hammerskald hit the Eye Gouge

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Punch

Thor Hammerskald applied the Hammerlock

Thor Hammerskald hit the Atomic Drop

Thor Hammerskald applied the Nerve Pinch

Thor Hammerskald applied the Arm Bar

Thor Hammerskald hit the Giant Swing

Thor Hammerskald hit the Headbutt To Groin

The referee was not happy with that move.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Mounted Punch Flurry

Thor Hammerskald hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Giant Swing

Thor Hammerskald hit the Headbutt To Groin

The referee was not happy with that move.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Seated Knuckle Punches

The referee was not happy with that move.

Thor Hammerskald picks up Master Imoka from behind.

Thor Hammerskald with a Slepnir Strike, sending Master Imoka hard into the corner!

Master Imoka broke the Tree Of Woe Stomp Flurry.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Master Imoka hit the Japanese Binta

Master Imoka hit the Snap Mare Takedown

Thor Hammerskald moved and the Stomp missed!

Master Imoka blocked the Sacrifice to Tyr.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Tiger Bomb

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

Kick Out At Two-And-A-Half!

 

Bob Sinclair: Thor seems to have mixed up his arsenal between seasons, Tori.

 

Tori Montgomery: Indeed. That Tiger Bomb is certainly a new addition, and he nearly caught Imoka off-guard right there!

 

Frankie Garnett: Where was that when I was managing you, Thor? Come on!

 

Master Imoka moved and the Fenrir Strike missed!

Master Imoka hit the Elbow Strike

Master Imoka hit the Arc Kick

Master Imoka hit the Snap Driving Elbow

Thor Hammerskald broke the Single Leg Grapevine by reaching the ropes.

Master Imoka hit the Triple Kick Combo

Thor Hammerskald blocked the Headbutt To Groin.

Master Imoka applied the Single Leg Grapevine

Master Imoka picks up Thor Hammerskald.

Master Imoka hit the Triple Kick Combo

Master Imoka hit the Snap Driving Elbow

Master Imoka hit the Kneeling Kick Rush

Thor Hammerskald rushed the Slit Throat Motion.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

The Strong Forearm Strike Flurry was countered into a Strong Open Handed Chop.

Thor Hammerskald blocked the Seated Knuckle Punches.

Master Imoka picks up Thor Hammerskald.

Master Imoka hit the Strong Forearm Strike Flurry

Thor Hammerskald counters by fighting back.

Master Imoka moved and the Warriors Three Combination missed!

Thor Hammerskald moved and the Obliteration missed!

Master Imoka blocked the Sacrifice to Tyr.

The Strong Forearm Strike Flurry was countered into a Japanese Binta.

Master Imoka hit the Japanese Power DDT

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Master Imoka hit the Triple Kick Combo

Master Imoka picks up Thor Hammerskald.

Master Imoka hit the Japanese Power DDT

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

 

Bob Sinclair: And now it's Imoka with control, as he drills Thor with a pair of devastating DDT's!

 

Tori Montgomery: This is traditional Imoka strategy, ladies and gentlemen. Weaken the head so one well-placed kick to the skull will end the match.

 

Frankie Garnett: I think Thor's just lulling Imoka into a false sense of security, Tori. He seems more aware than most people would be after those DDT's.

 

The Strong Forearm Strike Flurry was countered into a Punch.

What an incredible combination move!

Thor Hammerskald climbs the turnbuckles.

Thor Hammerskald climbs down off the top rope.

Thor Hammerskald drags Master Imoka back into the ring.

Thor Hammerskald holds Imoka in the air...still holding...and there's the Blood Eagle!

Master Imoka slipped out the back of the Seated Knuckle Punches.

Master Imoka takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.

Thor Hammerskald moved and the Jimbo Strong Enzuigiri Kick missed!

Thor Hammerskald picks up Master Imoka from behind.

Thor Hammerskald hit the Back Suplex Pin

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

The Warriors Three Combination was countered into a Forearm Blow.

And Imoka drills Thor with a Killer Strike!

Master Imoka takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

Thor Hammerskald moved and the Obliteration missed!

The Fenrir Strike was countered into a Clothesline.

Master Imoka picks up Thor Hammerskald.

Master Imoka hit the Strong Forearm Strike Flurry

Thor Hammerskald counters by fighting back.

The Blood Eagle was countered into a Elbow Strike.

The Obliteration was countered into a Heel Hook Leg Grapevine.

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Will This Be It?

It's Still Locked In!

The referee has called for the bell!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of fourteen minutes and twenty seconds...Thor Hammerskald!

 

Frankie Garnett: What did I tell you? Thor let Imoka get overconfident, and countered his finisher into a submission victory!

 

Bob Sinclair: Thor showing no signs of being lost without a manager, as he gets an early advantage on the season with an impressive win over Imoka!

 

Johnny Triumph (0-0, 15%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-0, 12%)

 

Disturbed's "Indestructible" hits the arena as The League's resident monk emerges from the back, looking surprisingly at ease despite the hard beat of the song. Jumping onto the apron from the floor, he steps between the ropes and calmly walks to the far corner of the ring, waiting for the bell to get the match underway.

 

Amelia Williams: Our next match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from the Island of Tria, weighing 205 pounds...Eidenhoek Gaiaspade!

 

Frankie Garnett: This is one of those pairings where the result is already known. Gaius is in deep trouble being stuck in this pairing.\

 

Tori Montgomery: It's a long season, Frankie. Let's see what happens.

 

Frankie Garnett: I'd rather my bookie just pay me for the inevitable Gaius choke-job since I have his opponent making the playoffs!

 

Bob Sinclair: If Gaius is going to improve, he's got a long road ahead of him to do just that.

 

A remixed version of "Ecstasy of Gold" hits the speakers, which is nearly drowned out in jeers as he emerges from the entryway. Instead of taking the steps closest to him, he walks around to the opposite side of the ring, drawing in more jeers as he finally climbs the steps and enters the ring, deciding to enter on his terms and his terms alone.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Des Moines, Iowa, weighing 228 pounds...Johnny Triumph!

 

Bob Sinclair: Triumph was one match away from winning his second League Championship last season, and many people are expecting him to come roaring back this season with a vengeance.

 

Tori Montgomery: He still needs to be careful, though. Gaius is easily capable of winning his share of matches.

 

Frankie Garnett: You're kidding, right? Triumph is going to walk away with a playoff berth locked as early as tonight. Mark my words!

 

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Forearm Strike

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Single Leg Trip

Johnny Triumph slipped out of the Knee Pull.

Johnny Triumph hit the Eye Gouge

Johnny Triumph hit the Single Leg Trip

Johnny Triumph hit the Knee Pull

Johnny Triumph applied the Arm Bar

Johnny Triumph hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade blocked the Knee Pull.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade blocked the Face Stepping. This is the second block in a row, and Eidenhoek Gaiaspade takes control.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Kick To Thigh

Johnny Triumph rushed the Single Leg Trip.

The Front Facelock was countered into a Elbow Strike.

The Knife Edge Chop was countered into a Shooter Takedown.

Johnny Triumph applied the Arm Bar

Johnny Triumph hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade blocked the Face Stepping.

Johnny Triumph hit the Stomp

Johnny Triumph hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Johnny Triumph applied the Single Leg Boston Crab

Johnny Triumph applied the Bow And Arrow Lock

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Johnny Triumph picks up Eidenhoek Gaiaspade from behind.

Johnny Triumph hit the Neckbreaker

Johnny Triumph applied the Camel Clutch

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Escaped!

Johnny Triumph hit the Slingshot Suplex

Johnny Triumph is in total control of this match at the moment, and knows it.

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade blocked the S.T.O..

Johnny Triumph is in total control of this match at the moment, and knows it.

The Triple Forearm Blow was countered into a Japanese Arm Drag.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Stomp

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Knee Pull

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Stomp

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade picks up Johnny Triumph.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Running Clothesline

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Splash

Johnny Triumph moved and the Flip Legdrop missed!

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade broke the Camel Clutch.

Johnny Triumph blocked the Spinning Head Scissors.

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade hit the Running Dropkick

Johnny Triumph moved and the Slingshot Senton Bomb missed!

Johnny Triumph has Gaius locked in the Horns of Victory!

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Will This Be It?

It's Still Locked In!

The referee has called for the bell!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of seven minutes even...Johnny Triumph!

 

Frankie Garnett: Nailed it.

 

Tori Montgomery: "Nailed it?" There's still sixteen more weeks to go!

 

Frankie Garnett: Doesn't matter. Point stands.

 

Bob Sinclair: Triumph wastes little time this week, staking himself to a quick lead in his pairing and giving himself an early advantage in this young season!

 

Psycho Sam (0-0, 15%) vs. Tarik Nolan (0-0, 14%)

 

A rather non-descript rock theme plays as the League's newest member emerges from the back, striding towards the ring with the look of a cold-blooded psychopath on his face. Behind him, his chosen manager seems to be overwhelmed by the thousands of people in attendance as he tries to shrink into his robe of many rocks and stay on his client's heels as best he can.

 

Amelia Williams: This bout is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied by The Rock, from the Island of Alcatraz, weighing 296 pounds...Psycho Sam!

 

Tori Montgomery: ...now that is one unstable person.

 

Frankie Garnett: Yeah, I don't think I'm going to say anything bad about him.

 

Tori Montgomery: I was talking about the manager, Frankie. Who goes around wearing rocks, anyway?

 

Bob Sinclair: Unorthodox is the key word with Sam, and tonight we'll see what sort of offensive style he brings to The League.

 

"Regulate" hits the speakers, immediately drawing the ire of the crowd as a large figure stands in the entryway, backlit by a clear spotlight. Pyro explodes on the stage, causing the light to shut off as the figure finally emerges onto the stage proper. Laughing at the boos hurled in his direction, he takes his time walking to the ring and subsequently entering it for his next match.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from Shreveport, Louisiana, weighing 292 pounds...Tarik Nolan!

 

Tori Montgomery: Nolan has fallen well short of expectations the last few seasons; being paired with this season's lone rookie could give him the boost he needs to regain his confidence.

 

Frankie Garnett: No chance, Tori. He's blown enough chances. I don't see him doing any better.

 

Bob Sinclair: We'll find out just how much Nolan is determined to prevail this season, as the bell sounds to get our third match of the evening underway!

 

The Punch was countered into a Shooter Takedown.

Psycho Sam suddenly sits up, then stands.

The Punch didn't seem to faze Psycho Sam, who just stood there and glared at Tarik Nolan.

The Punch Flurry didn't seem to faze Psycho Sam, who just stood there and glared at Tarik Nolan.

Tarik Nolan hit the European Uppercut

Tarik Nolan hit the Kick To Gut

Tarik Nolan hit the Headbutt

The Running Shoulder Block was countered into a Power Bodyslam.

Psycho Sam hit the Face Stepping

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Tarik Nolan counters by fighting back.

Tarik Nolan hit the Punch

The Headbutt was countered into a Power Bodyslam.

Tarik Nolan moved and the Stomp missed!

Tarik Nolan hit the Eye Gouge

The referee warns that that was illegal.

The European Uppercut didn't seem to faze Psycho Sam, who just stood there and glared at Tarik Nolan.

The Kick To Gut didn't seem to faze Psycho Sam, who just stood there and glared at Tarik Nolan.

Tarik Nolan hit the Running Knee Lift

Tarik Nolan hit the Headbutt To Groin

The referee was not happy with that move.

Tarik Nolan used the Power Taunt

Psycho Sam suddenly sits up, then stands.

Tarik Nolan hit the DDT

Tarik Nolan hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry

Tarik Nolan used the Slit Throat Motion

Psycho Sam suddenly sits up, then stands.

Tarik Nolan hit the Press Powerslam

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

Tarik Nolan hit the Face Plant

Psycho Sam counters by fighting back.

Psycho Sam hit the Eye Gouge

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Psycho Sam hit the Headbutt

Psycho Sam applied the Choke Hold

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Tarik Nolan recovers and stands up.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Psycho Sam hit the Punch

Psycho Sam hit the Hammerlock Shoulder Breaker

Psycho Sam hit the Headbutt To Groin

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Psycho Sam hit the Mounted Punch Flurry

Psycho Sam picks up Tarik Nolan.

The Snake Eyes was countered into a Elbow Blow.

Tarik Nolan hit the Press Powerslam

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

 

Frankie Garnett: either Sam isn't feeling those attacks, or he gives zero f—

 

Tori Montgomery: Family show!

 

Frankie Garnett: --freaking cares about it. Try letting me finish a sentence, Tori!

 

Bob Sinclair: Nolan seems to be in control so far, but can he keep up the pressure?

 

Psycho Sam blocked the Stump Piledriver.

Psycho Sam moved and the Pump Kick missed!

Psycho Sam hit the Hammerlock Shoulder Breaker

Tarik Nolan blocked the Mounted Punch Flurry.

Tarik Nolan slipped out of the Rear Naked Punch Flurry.

Psycho Sam blocked the Press Powerslam.

Psycho Sam slipped out of the Stump Piledriver.

The Murder in the Asylum was countered into a Punch.

Tarik Nolan whips Psycho Sam into the ropes.

Tarik Nolan hit the Pump Kick

Tarik Nolan picks up Psycho Sam from behind.

Psycho Sam counters by reversing on Tarik Nolan.

Tarik Nolan slipped out of the Corner Boot Choke.

Psycho Sam slipped out the back of the Press Powerslam.

Psycho Sam hit the Hammerlock Shoulder Breaker

Psycho Sam hit the Headbutt To Groin

The referee was not happy with that move.

Psycho Sam picks up Tarik Nolan from behind.

Tarik Nolan slipped out the back of the Reverse DDT Neckbreaker.

Psycho Sam blocked the Released German Suplex.

Tarik Nolan throws Psycho Sam to ringside.

Tarik Nolan leaves the ring.

Psycho Sam suddenly sits up, then stands.

The referee begins counting the competitors out.

Tarik Nolan hit the Chair Shot To Head

The referee is furious at that breach of the rules.

 

Frankie Garnett: Holy crap!

 

Tori Montgomery: You think Nolan's not determined? I present Exhibit A, guys. He's going after a known psychopath with a steel chair!

 

Bob Sinclair: It's a wonder the ref didn't call for the disqualification there.

 

Tarik Nolan gets into the ring.

Psycho Sam suddenly sits up, then stands.

Tarik Nolan leaves the ring.

The referee begins counting the competitors out.

Psycho Sam moved and the Pump Kick missed!

Psycho Sam gets into the ring.

Tarik Nolan counters by fighting back.

Tarik Nolan hit the Press Powerslam

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

Psycho Sam counters by reversing on Tarik Nolan.

Psycho Sam hit the Corner Boot Choke

Psycho Sam brings Tarik Nolan out of the corner.

Tarik Nolan blocked the Capture DDT.

Psycho Sam hit the Hammerlock Shoulder Breaker

Tarik Nolan blocked the Headbutt To Groin.

Tarik Nolan blocked the Seated Knuckle Punches. This is the second block in a row, and Tarik Nolan takes control.

Tarik Nolan hit the DDT

Psycho Sam slipped out of the Mounted Punch Flurry.

Psycho Sam climbs the turnbuckles.

Psycho Sam hit the Flying Double Axe Handle

Tarik Nolan slipped out of the Headbutt To Groin.

Psycho Sam slipped out the back of the Strong Gut Buster.

Tarik Nolan moved and the Low Blow missed!

Psycho Sam slipped out the back of the Press Powerslam.

Psycho Sam takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.

Tarik Nolan moved and the Field Goal Low Blow missed!

Psycho Sam moved and the Axe Kick missed!

Ref! REF!! Psycho Sam is trying to suffocate Tarik Nolan with a bunch of rocks!

The referee is furious at that breach of the rules.

 

Tori Montgomery: The hell was that?!

 

Frankie Garnett: Looked like a mandible claw to me, Tori.

 

Bob Sinclair: Frankie, he grabbed a rock or two off of his manager and tried to stuff them down Nolan's throat!

 

Frankie Garnett: Look, I saw what I saw.

 

Tarik Nolan blocked the Headbutt To Groin.

Tarik Nolan slipped out of the Rear Naked Punch Flurry.

Tarik Nolan hit the Face Plant

The Dirty South Strangla was countered into a Punch.

Psycho Sam hit the Choke Slam Backbreaker

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

3!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of fifteen minutes and ten seconds...Psycho Sam!

 

Bob Sinclair: Sam picks up his first League victory, but I can't help but to think that someone's going to be injured critically by the end of the season, of they let Sam carry on with tactics like that.

 

Frankie Garnett: I'm telling you guys, I didn't see—

 

Tori Montgomery: And you're not helping the problem any, Frankie!

 

Frankie Garnett: ....

 

Jack Lightning (0-0, 15%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-0, 14%)

 

Linkin Park's "What I've Done" blares through the arena as the upset specialist of The League steps into the arena, a look of determination on his face. A moment later, he sprints towards the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope and heading to a corner to appeal to the fans, mentally preparing himself for his next battle.

 

Amelia Williams: This contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Blackpool, England, weighing 222 pounds...Ian Carlisle!

 

Bob Sinclair: Carlisle has struggled over the last couple of seasons. This could be his best chance of making the playoffs, as someone in this pairing is guaranteed their first playoff berth.

 

Frankie Garnett: And will be quickly bounced in the first round.

 

Tori Montgomery: I wouldn't be so sure about that, Frankie. Stranger things have happened.

 

Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" hits the speakers as the first Canadian to enter The League emerges from the back, looking surprisingly at ease as he steps onto the ring apron and leaps over the top rope. Climbing onto the turnbuckles, he raises an arm in the air and drinks in the cheers of the crowd before dropping back to the mat and preparing for his match.

 

Amelia Williams: His oponent, from London, Ontario, weighing 233 pounds...Jack Lightning!

 

Bob Sinclair: Lightning is still looking for that breakout season, but this may be his last chance at doing it.

 

Tori Montgomery: Regardless of what some people think, I believe this will be one of the more competitive pairings this season.

 

Frankie Garnett: Well, no one cares what you think!

 

Tori Montgomery: Pot, kettle....

 

Ian Carlisle hit the Punch

Ian Carlisle hit the Running Clothesline

Ian Carlisle applied the Arm Bar

Jack Lightning moved and the Stomp missed!

Jack Lightning hit the Back Kick

Jack Lightning hit the Jab Punch

Ian Carlisle moved and the Foot Stomp missed!

Jack Lightning moved and the Kick To Knee missed!

Jack Lightning hit the Dropkick

Jack Lightning hit the Fist Drop

Jack Lightning applied the Rear Chinlock

Ian Carlisle moved and the Stomp missed!

Ian Carlisle hit the Slap Kick

Ian Carlisle hit the Throat Thrust

Ian Carlisle hit the Punch

Ian Carlisle applied the Side Headlock

Ian Carlisle hit the Eye Gouge

Ian Carlisle hit the Slap Kick

Ian Carlisle hit the Throat Thrust

Ian Carlisle hit the Knife Edge Chop

Ian Carlisle hit the Kick To Knee

Ian Carlisle hit the Spinning Head Scissors

Ian Carlisle applied the Single Leg Grapevine

Ian Carlisle hit the Splash

Ian Carlisle hit the Seated Dropkick

Jack Lightning slipped out of the Single Leg Grapevine.

Jack Lightning hit the Jab Punch

Jack Lightning hit the Knife Edge Chop

Jack Lightning hit the Stomp

Jack Lightning hit the Knee Drop

Jack Lightning used the La Magistral Cradle

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

Jack Lightning hit the Spinning Arm Drag

Ian Carlisle moved and the Corkscrew Legdrop missed!

Jack Lightning moved and the Snap Driving Elbow missed!

Jack Lightning hit the Rolling Senton

Ian Carlisle moved and the Seated Dropkick missed!

Ian Carlisle hit the Leg Lariat

Ian Carlisle gets the Carlisle Clutch locked in!

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Will This Be It?

It's Still Locked In!

No, there is the escape!

 

Bob Sinclair: How did Lightning get out of that?

 

Frankie Garnett: It's Carlisle. How did he not?

 

Tori Montgomery: You know, Frankie, when they come over here to beat the snot out of you, I'm gonna laugh.

 

Jack Lightning broke the Small Package.

The Dropkick To Knee was countered into a Single Leg Grapevine.

Ian Carlisle picks up Jack Lightning.

Jack Lightning counters by fighting back.

Ian Carlisle blocked the DDT.

Ian Carlisle blocked the Spinning Head Scissors. This is the second block in a row, and Ian Carlisle takes control.

Ian Carlisle climbs the turnbuckles.

Jack Lightning moved and the Flying Body Press missed!

Ian Carlisle slipped out the back of the La Magistral Cradle.

Jack Lightning counters by fighting back.

The Dropkick To Knee was countered into a Single Leg Grapevine.

Jack Lightning slipped out of the Carlisle Clutch.

Jack Lightning hit the DDT

Jack Lightning hit the Rolling Senton

Jack Lightning climbs the turnbuckles.

Jack Lightning hit the Flying Elbow Drop

Jack Lightning used the Standing Moonsault

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

Ian Carlisle blocked the Shockwave.

The Springboard Rana was countered into a Dropkick.

Ian Carlisle picks up Jack Lightning from behind.

Ian Carlisle hit the Springboard Rana

Ian Carlisle climbs the turnbuckles.

Jack Lightning moved and the Moonsault missed!

Jack Lightning picks up Ian Carlisle from behind.

Ian Carlisle moved and the Dropkick To Knee missed!

Ian Carlisle whips Jack Lightning to the corner.

Jack Lightning blocked the Tornado DDT.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Jack Lightning counters by fighting back.

Jack Lightning just destroyed Ian with a Shockwave!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

Kick Out At The Last Second!

 

Bob Sinclair: And now it's Carlisle showing his tenacity!

 

Frankie Garnett: Oh, please, just stop the torture already. You're boring me.

 

Tori Montgomery: I happen to be enjoying this match, Frankie. You're not the center of The League, you know.

 

Frankie Garnett: I should be!

 

Jack Lightning whips Ian Carlisle to the corner.

Jack Lightning hit the Victory Roll

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

Ian Carlisle slipped out of the Small Package.

Jack Lightning counters by reversing on Ian Carlisle.

Jack Lightning hit the Leg Lariat

Jack Lightning picks up Ian Carlisle.

Jack Lightning hit the Running Dropkick

Ian Carlisle rushed the Top Rope Point.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Jack Lightning counters by fighting back.

The Shockwave was countered into a Palm Thrust.

Jack Lightning blocked the Carlisle Piledriver.

Jack Lightning counters by reversing on Ian Carlisle.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Jack Lightning hit the Dropkick To Knee

Ian Carlisle moved and the Standing Moonsault missed!

Ian Carlisle picks up Jack Lightning from behind.

Ian Carlisle hit the Running Dropkick

Jack Lightning slipped out of the Carlisle Clutch.

Ian Carlisle slipped out the back of the Small Package.

Ian Carlisle whips Jack Lightning to the corner.

Ian Carlisle hit the Corner Triple Kick

Ian Carlisle picks up Jack Lightning.

The Springboard Rana was countered into a Dropkick.

Jack Lightning picks up Ian Carlisle from behind.

Ian Carlisle moved and the Springboard Rana missed!

Jack Lightning counters by fighting back.

Jack Lightning hit the Running Dropkick

Jack Lightning used the Standing Moonsault

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

Jack Lightning just destroyed Ian with a Shockwave!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

3!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of sixteen minutes and ten seconds...Jack Lightning!

 

Bob Sinclair: Lightning picks up a huge first win of the season in an early contender for match of the night!

 

Tori Montgomery: I said this was going to be competitive, and I think they just proved that point.

 

Frankie Garnett: Tori, you're making me sick. Enough with the sappy stuff already!

 

The Phoenix (0-0, 13%) vs. Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-0, 18%)

 

"Here Comes the Money" hits the speakers, as one of last season's surprises emerges from the back, with a beautiful woman hanging off his left arm. A cocky grin plastered on his face, he arrogantly walks to the ring, turning up his nose at those in the audience that he deems to be beneath one such as himself. Arriving at ringside, his manager gives him a kiss for good luck before he slides in under the bottom rope and stands in the nearest corner, facing the center of the ring.

 

Amelia Williams: This bout is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Missy Callistra, from Providence, Rhode Island, weighing 224 pounds...Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr.!

 

Bob Sinclair: Stanton was the surprise of last season, taking an unexpected deep run into the consolation tournament en route to a fourth-place overall finish despite finishing the regular season at 9-9.

 

Tori Montgomery: I think last season, Stanton showed that he can hang with the elite, and his "reward" for that was being placed into a pairing with the reigning League Champion.

 

Frankie Garnett: Oh, you mean Nuclear, right? I mean, he did beat more people in the postseason....

 

Tori Montgomery: Go pull your head out of Stevens' ass already.

 

Within Temptation's "Stand My Ground" hits the arena speakers as the reigning League Champion emerges from the back, through a wall of flame pyro. His face gives no emotions away as he walks to the ring, stopping at the ring steps to lay his title belts on the top step. A moment later, he slams both fists into the second-highest step before looking up the heavens with a cry of "For the Fallen" coming from his lips. With no further ado, he grabs his belts and steps between the ropes, ready to go to war once again. At ringside, Tori drops her headset to the table and walks towards his corner, her mental transition from color commentator to manager complete.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, joined at ringside by Tori Montgomery, from the End of Nowhere, weighing 337 pounds, he is one-half of the reigning Tag Team Turmoil champions and the defending League Champion...this is The Phoenix!

 

Frankie Garnett: That was uncalled for!

 

Bob Sinclair: She has a point, Frankie. Stop being bitter about it and move on with your life. In any event, Phoenix rode a huge wave of success last season en route to a dual-title run and becoming the favorite entering the season.

 

Frankie Garnett: It won't last. I guarantee it!

 

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Punch

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Kick To Gut

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the European Uppercut

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. applied the Arm Bar

The Phoenix blocked the Knee Bar.

The Phoenix recovers and stands up.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Punch

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. applied the Side Headlock

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Side Headlock Takedown

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Knee Pull

The Phoenix blocked the Elbow Drop On Knee.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. applied the Arm Bar

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Seated Back Kick

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Knee Pull

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. picks up The Phoenix from behind.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Running Dropkick

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Seated Dropkick

The Phoenix blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. applied the American Figure Four Leglock

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. picks up The Phoenix.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Running Dropkick

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. applied the Single Leg Grapevine

The Phoenix slipped out the back of the Seated Knuckle Punches.

The Phoenix hit the Forearm To Back Of Head

The Phoenix hit the Kick To Knee

The Phoenix hit the Punch

The Phoenix hit the Single Leg Trip

The Phoenix applied the Arm Bar

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. moved and the Stomp missed!

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. climbs the turnbuckles.

The Phoenix moved and the Flying Body Press missed!

 

Bob Sinclair: To quote someone sitting at this table, "Stanton just broke the Sixth Wrestling Commandment!"

 

Frankie Garnett: I never said you could use my lines, Bob. Now knock it off!

 

The Phoenix hit the Knee Pull

The Phoenix applied the Rear Chinlock

The Phoenix hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

The Phoenix picks up Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. from behind.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. broke the Side Explosion Suplex.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. whips The Phoenix into the ropes.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

The Running Dropkick was countered into a Backdrop.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. slipped out of the Rear Crossface Blows.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Dropkick To Knee

The Small Package was countered into a Forearm Strike Flurry.

The Phoenix applied the Single Leg Boston Crab

The Phoenix picks up Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr..

The Roundhouse Punch was countered into a Knife Edge Chop.

The Grand Decapitator was countered into a Single Leg Trip.

The Phoenix picks up Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr..

The Phoenix hit the Vertical Suplex

The Phoenix hit the Rear Crossface Blows

The Phoenix picks up Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr..

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. blocked the Blaze of Glory.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. counters by reversing on The Phoenix.

The referee gets accidentally knocked down and out.

 

Bob Sinclair: The question now is can Stanton find a way to keep Phoenix on the defensive until the ref recovers to set up a victory?

 

Frankie Garnett: Of course he can! This is Phoenix we're talking about. Never a grander choke artist has there ever been!

 

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

The Phoenix slipped out the back of the Corner Stomp Flurry.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. blocked the Side Explosion Suplex.

The Phoenix climbs the turnbuckles.

The Phoenix hit the Flying Double Axe Handle

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. blocked the Eternal Requiem.

The Phoenix picks up Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. from behind.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. blocked the Side Explosion Suplex.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. broke the Dream Hold.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Dropkick To Knee

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Small Package

The referee cannot count the pinfall as he is down.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. climbs the turnbuckles.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Second Rope Forearm Drop

The Phoenix slipped out the back of the Seated Knuckle Punches.

Smart move by Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr., avoiding the submission attempt....

The Phoenix moved and the Grand Decapitator missed!

Sweet mother of mercy! The Phoenix delivers Lacrymosa to Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr.!

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. slipped out of the Eternal Requiem.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Dropkick To Knee

The Phoenix blocked the Inverse Russian Legsweep.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Triple Forearm Blow

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. picks up The Phoenix from behind.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. hit the Cheating Roll Up

The referee cannot count the pinfall as he is down.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. picks up The Phoenix from behind.

The referee recovers and takes charge of the match again.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. throws The Phoenix to ringside.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. climbs the turnbuckles.

The Phoenix moved and the Flying Legdrop missed!

The referee begins counting the competitors out.

The Phoenix applied the Camel Clutch

The Phoenix hit the Knee Pull

The referee reaches the halfway point of his count.

The Phoenix is struggling, trying to...yes! He has the Eternal Requiem locked in!

The referee is almost ready to count both competitors out.

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. blocked the Camel Clutch.

Both competitors return to the ring before they are counted out.

Armbar takedown...Phoenix locks in the Blaze of Glory!

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Will This Be It?

It's Still Locked In!

The referee has called for the bell!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of thirteen minutes and forty seconds...The Phoenix!

 

Bob Sinclair: If there was any indication that Phoenix was taking his defense lightly, I think he stopped those rumors tonight.

 

Frankie Garnett: I'm telling you, Bob, it will not last. How many times must I say it?

 

Bob Sinclair: Until you start believing it yourself, I'd imagine.

 

Scott Stevens (0-0, 17%) vs. III (0-0, 14%)

 

The lights in the arena go pitch black, as red lasers and spotlights light up the area. The video screen lights up and flashes across the screen, "Nothing survives my sting!" The crowd starts booing as Dave Mustaine's voice echoes throughout the arena, "I am the Scorpion, whoa!" The jeering intensifies as a mash-up of "I Stand Alone" and "Amazing" hits the speakers, drawing out the reigning Legacy Pro Wrestling champion, complete with belt around the waist. Walking down the aisle, he talks trash the entire way while raising a fist at a few of the more vocal bashers and pointing at the LPW title around his waist to everyone else. As he finally gets to the ring, he climbs the nearest turnbuckle and stares down the aisleway, an icy glare and the throat slash gesture his only actions as he drops to the mat.

 

Amelia Williams: This contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Houston, Texas, weighing 256 pounds...Her Goddess Selket's favorite Arachnid, The King of Sting, The Venomous One and Only, and the reigning Legacy Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion... he is "The Scorpion" Scott Stevens!

 

Frankie Garnett: Also known as a sure lock in the playoffs this season!

 

Tori Montgomery: It's a wonder you can breathe, given how far your nose is shoved up—

 

Bob Sinclair: Easy, Tori. Don't sink to his level. He'll beat you with experience.

 

Frankie Garnett: Exactly....hey, wait a minute!

 

"Reaping Stone" by Iced Earth starts to play, the somber melody of the intro a far cry from what we're used from the man now known as III. As soon as Jon Schaffer's guitar kicks up III emerges from the curtains, in a long flowing robe in the pattern of a star chart. He takes his time getting to the ring, where he leaps over the top rope, then stands on the second turnbuckle as he slides his robe off, revealing his tights, black pleather with a white III on the left leg, and a Celtic armor belt with the words "Cosmic Destiny" written on the front. He takes off the belt as well before handing his entrance gear to a ring crew member and stretches out a bit.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, from The Third Altar of the Third Tier of the Third Pyramid, weighing 199 pounds...III!

 

Frankie Garnett: From the whosa-what now?

 

Bob Sinclair: III is certainly taking this gimmick seriously, Tori.

 

Tori Montgomery: As he's said, this may be his last chance to be picked up by one of the major wrestling promotions. He's going to do all he can to make sure that happens.

 

III hit the Dropkick

Scott Stevens moved and the Stomp missed!

Scott Stevens hit the Slap Kick

Scott Stevens hit the Forearm Strike

Scott Stevens hit the Punch

III moved and the Knife Edge Chop missed!

III hit the Back Kick

III hit the Kick To Gut

The Spinning Backhand Blow was countered into a Arm Drag.

Scott Stevens hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Scott Stevens applied the Rear Chinlock

III moved and the Stomp missed!

Scott Stevens blocked the Snap Mare Takedown.

III hit the Spinning Back Kick

III hit the Dropkick

III hit the Seated Back Kick

III hit the Stomp

III hit the Stomp

III hit the Seated Kick

III hit the Stomp

Scott Stevens moved and the Slingshot Senton Bomb missed!

Scott Stevens hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

III blocked the Legdrop To Groin.

III recovers and stands up.

Scott Stevens hit the Triple Kick Combo

III moved and the Corkscrew Legdrop missed!

The Corkscrew Legdrop was countered into a Low Blow.

The referee is furious at that breach of the rules.

Scott Stevens hit the Legdrop To Groin

The referee warns that that was illegal.

III blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Scott Stevens hit the Corkscrew Legdrop

Scott Stevens hit the Legdrop To Groin

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Scott Stevens applied the Single Leg Grapevine

III moved and the Corkscrew Legdrop missed!

III hit the Rolling Senton

III hit the Slingshot Senton Bomb

Scott Stevens moved and the Cartwheel Splash missed!

Scott Stevens picks up III.

III moved and the Triple Kick Combo missed!

III hit the High Knee

Scott Stevens moved and the Slingshot Senton Bomb missed!

Scott Stevens picks up III.

Scott Stevens whips III into the ropes.

III moved and the Remember the Alamo missed!

III hit the Running Dropkick

III hit the Corkscrew Legdrop

Scott Stevens moved and the Slingshot Senton Bomb missed!

Scott Stevens picks up III from behind.

III broke the German Suplex.

III hit the Triple Kick Combo

Scott Stevens moved and the Corkscrew Legdrop missed!

 

Frankie Garnett: And this is where III is going to fail. He keeps trying for aerial stuff but Scorp's having none of that!

 

Bob Sinclair: But it's not breaking a commandment, Frankie.

 

Frankie Garnett: Doesn't matter!

 

Tori Montgomery: All it'll take is one solid move and III will be right back in this.

 

III blocked the Arachnophobia.

Scott Stevens picks up III from behind.

III blocked the Released German Suplex.

III counters by fighting back.

III hit the Face Plant

Scott Stevens slipped out the back of the Small Package.

III blocked the German Suplex.

Scott Stevens hit the Back Suplex

Scott Stevens picks up III from behind.

Scott Stevens hit the Neckbreaker

III counters by fighting back.

III climbs the turnbuckles.

Scott Stevens rushed the Moonsault Press.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Scott Stevens hit the Belly To Belly Superplex

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

III blocked the Toxic Sting.

III moved and the Remember the Alamo missed!

III climbs the turnbuckles.

The Missile Dropkick was countered into a Single Leg Grapevine.

III slipped out of the Arachnophobia.

The Occam's Razor was countered into a Backdrop.

Scott Stevens picks up III.

III broke the Powerbomb.

III hit the Small Package

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

Kick Out At The Last Second!

And III just brought Chekov's Gun into play!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

Kick Out At The Last Second!

 

Bob Sinclair: Oh, I thought he had him there!

 

Frankie Garnett: Chekov's Gun? What is this, Star Trek?

 

Tori Montgomery: The move formerly known as the Side Order of Breadsticks nearly gets III his first win over Stevens; man, was that close!

 

III hit the High Knee

III picks up Scott Stevens from behind.

III climbs the turnbuckles.

Scott Stevens moved and the Top Rope Diving Rana missed!

Scott Stevens applied the Camel Clutch

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Escaped!

III broke the Toxic Sting.

The Occam's Razor was countered into a Clothesline.

III slipped out the back of the Arachnophobia.

Scott Stevens slipped out of the III-Fold Death.

The Remember the Alamo was countered into a Spinning Back Kick.

Scott Stevens broke the Small Package.

III broke the Powerbomb.

III hit the Triple Kick Combo

There will be no Cosmic Alignment on this exchange!

Scott Stevens picks up III.

III moved and the Leg Lariat missed!

Scott Stevens counters by fighting back.

III slipped out of the Western Brainbuster Suplex.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

III climbs the turnbuckles.

III hit the Flying Body Press

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out Just After Two!

III hit the Small Package

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

Kick Out At The Last Second!

The Occam's Razor was countered into a Hot Shot.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Scott Stevens picks up III.

Scott Stevens hit the Triple Kick Combo

Scott Stevens picks up III.

The Remember the Alamo was countered into a Spinning Back Kick.

Scott Stevens moved and the Fame Dropper missed!

Scott Stevens takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.

III slipped out the back of the Toxic Sting.

III hit the Running Hot Shot

The referee warns that that was illegal.

III gets into the ring.

Scott Stevens slipped out of the Rule of III.

III moved and the Remember the Alamo missed!

And III just brought Chekov's Gun into play!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

Kick Out At The Last Second!

 

Tori Montgomery: How does Stevens keep getting out of these predicaments?

 

Frankie Garnett: How do you know what the heck this guy is calling his moves now?

 

Bob Sinclair: Well, if you wouldn't be such a prick to the man, he'd have given you the scoop too, you know.

 

Frankie Garnett: Pfft. Like that's all it takes.

 

Scott Stevens moved and the Triple Kick Combo missed!

III blocked the Toxic Sting.

The Powerbomb was countered into a Kick To Gut.

III hit the Small Package

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

III climbs the turnbuckles.

III hit the Moonsault Press

III used the Top Rope Point

III hit the Moonsault

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

3!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of twenty minutes even...III!

 

Frankie Garnett: WHAT?!

 

Tori Montgomery: Stevens got caught by III, and the youngster finally earns his first win of his career against the Texas native!

 

Frankie Garnett: That's straight up bull[censored]! He purposely jumped on Stevens' bad arm!

 

Bob Sinclair: I think you're making things up, Frankie. Regardless, III gets out to an early lead on the season with a huge win over Scott Stevens!

 

Sebastian Moore (0-0, 15%) vs. Nuclear Templeton (0-0, 18%)

 

It is to Muse's "Assassin" that he emerges, an arrogant smirk crossing his face as he soaks in the jeers of the crowd. Looking up at the spotlight for a moment, his smirk seems to get even bigger as he walks down the ramp, ignoring the catcalls of the crowd as he ascends the steps, wipes his feet on the apron, and steps through the ropes, looking more at ease than the casual fan may think.

 

Amelia Williams: This bout is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Manchester, England, weighing 237 pounds...Sebastian Moore!

 

Bob Sinclair: In his return to League action last season, Moore had minimum success, but I do not like his chances here this season.

 

Frankie Garnett: Understatement of the year, Bob? Moore has no chance!

 

Tori Montgomery: Once again, stranger things have happened, though Moore is going to have to work for it this time around.

 

Billy Idol's "Shock to the System" hits the speakers, bringing the crowd to their feet in ovation as one of the League's more recognizable faces emerges from backstage and across the green-tinted stage. Behind him, shouting final words of wisdom at him as he strides to the ring, is his manager, who seems unfazed by the surroundings. As they reach the bottom of the ramp, Nuclear grabs the Tag Team Title belt off his shoulder and raises his arms in the air, causing twin mushroom clouds to explode on the entrance stage before he slides into the ring, ready to go.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Coach Robert Greene, from Atlantic City, New Jersey, weighing 278 pounds, he is one-half of the reigning Tag Team Turmoil champions...Nuclear Templeton!

 

Tori Montgomery: Perhaps it's just me, but I don't really care for Coach's attitude.

 

Bob Sinclair: It leaves a lot to be desired, but how is Nuclear going to work with this guy?

 

Frankie Garnett: Nuclear won't need to., He's dominant enough by himself. Coach is there just to watch Nuke's back.

 

Nuclear Templeton hit the Bell Clap

Nuclear Templeton hit the Open Handed Chop

Nuclear Templeton hit the Face Stepping

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Sebastian Moore moved and the Knee Drop missed!

Sebastian Moore hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Sebastian Moore hit the Knee Pull

Sebastian Moore applied the Knee Bar

Sebastian Moore hit the Knee Drop

Sebastian Moore hit the Elbow Drop On Knee

Sebastian Moore applied the Rear Chinlock

Sebastian Moore applied the Body Scissors

Sebastian Moore hit the Stomp

Nuclear Templeton broke the Rear Chinlock.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Bell Clap

Nuclear Templeton hit the Forearm Strike

Nuclear Templeton hit the Forearm Blow

Nuclear Templeton hit the Eye Gouge

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Forearm Strike

Nuclear Templeton hit the Headbutt

Nuclear Templeton hit the Mounted Punch Flurry

Nuclear Templeton hit the Seated Dropkick

Nuclear Templeton hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry

Sebastian Moore counters by fighting back.

Sebastian Moore hit the Knife Edge Chop

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Kick Combo

Sebastian Moore applied the Single Leg Grapevine

Sebastian Moore hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Mounted Elbow Smashes.

Nuclear Templeton moved and the Corkscrew Legdrop missed!

Nuclear Templeton picks up Sebastian Moore.

The Flying Knee Strike was countered into a Kick To Thigh.

Sebastian Moore hit the Leg Lariat

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Nuclear Templeton slipped out of the Rear Naked Punch Flurry.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Forearm Strike Flurry

Nuclear Templeton picks up Sebastian Moore.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Three Point Stance

Nuclear Templeton picks up Sebastian Moore from behind.

Nuclear Templeton applied the Full Nelson

Sebastian Moore slipped out of the Rain of Pain.

 

Bob Sinclair: Nuclear trying to end this one early, but nothing doing there as Moore was ready for it.

 

Tori Montgomery: It's a wonder nuclear can focus; Coach has been shouting the entire time so far.

 

Frankie Garnett: He's doing what he can to help Templeton win. No big deal, there!

 

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Kick Combo

Sebastian Moore hit the Corkscrew Legdrop

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Forearm Blow

Sebastian Moore hit the Rear Naked Punch Flurry

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton from behind.

Nuclear Templeton moved and the Chonan Lock missed!

The Apocalypse Now was countered into a Punch.

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Kick Combo

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Camel Clutch.

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Nuclear Templeton blocked the S.T.O..

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Forearm Blow

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Kneeling Kick Rush.

Nuclear Templeton slipped out the back of the Camel Clutch.

Nuclear Templeton applied the Full Nelson

Sebastian Moore counters by fighting back.

Nuclear Templeton moved and the Flying Armbar missed!

The Three Point Stance was countered into a Thrust Kick.

Sebastian Moore takes a moment to rub his sore neck, apparently in pain.

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Nuclear Templeton slipped out of the Chonan Lock.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Three Point Stance

Sebastian Moore blocked the Rain of Pain.

Sebastian Moore slipped out of the Seated Knuckle Punches.

Sebastian Moore hit the Leg Lariat

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Camel Clutch.

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Flying armbar by Sebastian Moore, and Nuclear Templeton is in trouble!

The referee checks the submission...

It seems to be locked in!

Will This Be It?

A short struggle ends with the escape!

 

Bob Sinclair: Last season, would Nuclear have been able to escape that?

 

Frankie Garnett: Probably not. Coach has taught him well with submission escapes, after all!

 

Tori Montgomery: I think he would have gotten out of it. The Chonan Lock, though, well.....

 

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Kick Combo

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Nuclear Templeton slipped out the back of the Chonan Lock.

Sebastian Moore slipped out of the Apocalypse Now.

Sebastian Moore hit the S.T.O.

Sebastian Moore hit the Kneeling Kick Rush

Nuclear Templeton blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Sebastian Moore looks sharp, he knows that the match has swung in his favour.

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Sebastian Moore hit the S.T.O.

Sebastian Moore picks up Nuclear Templeton.

Sebastian Moore is in total control of this match at the moment, and knows it.

Nuclear Templeton broke the Chonan Lock by reaching the ropes.

Sebastian Moore hit the Triple Forearm Blow

Nuclear Templeton broke the Camel Clutch.

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Nuclear Templeton hit the Tiger Bomb

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

Kick Out!

AAAAAARMAAAAAGEDDDOOOOOON LAAAAAAAARRRIIIIAAAAAAAATOOOOOO!!!!!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

3!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of fourteen minutes and twenty seconds...Nuclear Templeton!

 

Bob Sinclair: Nuclear with a decisive win to start the season, and another of the odds-on favorites is a step closer to reaching that ultimate goal.

 

Frankie Garnett: I think he'll do it this season, guys. I don't see what is stopping him this time.

 

Tori Montgomery: I think I know what could, and he's standing in Nuclear's corner. I have a bad feeling.

 

Ly Quang Bao (0-0, 19%) vs. Diamond (0-0, 17%)

 

Psykosonik's "Panik Kontrol" echoes throughout the arena as our next participant emerges, nearly hidden amidst the red spotlights. As the beat continues, he calmly walks down the aisle, leaping onto the apron and somersaulting over the top rope, coming to a halt in the middle of the ring and looking ready to fight as the song fades.

 

Amelia Williams: This is our main event of the evening, scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, making his return to The League, from Bien Hoa, Vietnam, weighing 177 pounds...Ly Quang Bao!

 

Frankie Garnett: I still think it's a sort of miracle that Bao is able to come out here under his own power, much less wrestle.

 

Bob Sinclair: So, Tori, have you been able to size up what Bao can do in the ring?

 

Tori Montgomery: From the tape I've seen, his in-ring arsenal is unchanged; he's still heavily biased towards the puroresu style. Physically, we'll see just how tough he is as this will be his first official match in over a year.

 

"Don't Cha" hits the arena to a mixed reaction as The League's lone female member emerges from backstage. There is a confident smirk on her face as she talks trash with some of the louder fans before sprinting into the ring by diving under the bottom rope. As she stands, she proceeds to the corner nearest the announce table, hands thrown in the air as the soaks in the crowd reaction while her manager stands outside, also applauding her client.

 

Amelia Williams: His opponent, accompanied to the ring by Jayde, from Aberdeen, Scotland, weighing 137 pounds...Diamond!

 

Bob Sinclair: Diamond looks absolutely ticked that Bao is still standing.

 

Tori Montgomery: By all rights, Diamond should have ended Bao's career. I think Bao wants this as much as Diamond does, if only for revenge.

 

Frankie Garnett: Enough talk, let's fight!

 

Bob Sinclair: Frankie has a good point, as the bell sounds to get this grudge match underway!

 

Ly Quang Bao hit the Forearm Strike

Ly Quang Bao hit the Punch

Ly Quang Bao hit the Forearm Blow

Ly Quang Bao hit the Throat Thrust

Ly Quang Bao hit the Elbow Strike

Ly Quang Bao hit the Forearm Blow

Ly Quang Bao applied the Side Headlock

Ly Quang Bao hit the Punch

Ly Quang Bao hit the Forearm Strike

Ly Quang Bao hit the Forearm Blow

Ly Quang Bao applied the Side Headlock

Ly Quang Bao hit the Punch

Ly Quang Bao hit the Elbow Strike

Ly Quang Bao hit the Triple Forearm Blow

Ly Quang Bao hit the Snap Driving Elbow

Diamond blocked the Single Leg Grapevine.

Diamond blocked the Mounted Elbow Smashes. This is the second block in a row, and Diamond takes control.

Diamond hit the Punch

Diamond hit the European Uppercut

Diamond hit the Stomp

Diamond hit the Face Stepping

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Diamond hit the Face Rub

Diamond applied the Women's Choke Hold

Diamond hit the Face Stepping

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Diamond hit the Stomp

Diamond applied the Women's Choke Hold

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Diamond hit the Face Rub

Diamond hit the Stomp

Diamond applied the Women's Choke Hold

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Ly Quang Bao moved and the Rolling Senton missed!

Ly Quang Bao hit the Snap Driving Elbow

The Rear Naked Punch Flurry was countered into a Low Blow.

Diamond hit the Legdrop To Groin

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Ly Quang Bao blocked the La Magistral Cradle.

Ly Quang Bao moved and the Slingshot Senton Bomb missed!

The Single Leg Grapevine was countered into a Low Blow.

The referee is furious at that breach of the rules.

 

Bob Sinclair: Something tells me that Diamond could give no cares about the rules in this one.

 

Tori Montgomery: I'll say. I haven't seen that many low blows in a match since seeing a guy do ten of them in a row outside the ring!

 

Frankie Garnett: What? Where?

 

Tori Montgomery: I'll show you the tape later, Frankie.

 

Ly Quang Bao slipped out of the Legdrop To Groin.

Diamond broke the Head Drop Suplex by falling on top.

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

Diamond hit the Women's DDT

Diamond used the La Magistral Cradle

The referee begins the count...

1!

Kick Out Just Before The Two!

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

Diamond hit the Face Plant

Diamond hit the Legdrop To Groin

The referee warns that that was illegal.

Ly Quang Bao blocked the La Magistral Cradle.

Diamond hit the Rolling Senton

Ly Quang Bao moved and the Charging Basement Dropkick missed!

Ly Quang Bao hit the Charging Forearm

Ly Quang Bao applied the Single Leg Grapevine

A stalemate happens as neither competitor can take the advantage.

The Mounted Elbow Smashes was countered into a Legsweep Kick.

Diamond climbs the turnbuckles.

Diamond hit the Half Senton Bomb

Diamond used the Top Rope Point

Forget the Beatles, this is a Diamond in the Sky!

The referee begins the count...

1!

2!

This Could Be It!

The referee's hand starts coming down...

3!

 

Amelia Williams: Here is your winner, at a time of nine minutes even...Diamond!

 

Bob Sinclair: Short but sweet, as Diamond claims an early-season win over Bao!

 

Tori Montgomery: You can see security watching the ring, though. Remember, Diamond's been forbidden to physically touch Bao outside of non-sanctioned matches, and vice versa. If this breaks down, it's going to get ugly quickly!

 

Frankie Garnett: Diamond's no fool. She knows she has two more shots at Bao, that's why she's leaving him in the ring and heading up the ramp to celebrate!

 

Bob Sinclair: Folks, we're out of time for this week's show. We'll see you next week as our tour of Japan continues!

 

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1. Thor Hammerskald (1-0) def. Master Imoka (0-1)

* Time of Match: 14:20

* Match Grade: C+

* Winner's Offense: 51%

* Thor Hammerskald's Body Condition: Head 52, Body 82, Arms 95, Legs 90

* Master Imoka's Body Condition: Head 57, Body 83, Arms 94, Legs 83

* 1 winners in the prediction pool each earn 10.00 points towards their season totals.

 

2. Johnny Triumph (1-0) def. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1)

* Time of Match: 7:00

* Match Grade: F

* Winner's Offense: 58%

* Johnny Triumph's Body Condition: Head 91, Body 94, Arms 98, Legs 96

* Eidenhoek Gaiaspade's Body Condition: Head 76, Body 87, Arms 94, Legs 83

* 10 winners in the prediction pool each earn 1.00 points towards their season totals.

 

3. Psycho Sam (1-0) def. Tarik Nolan (0-1)

* Time of Match: 15:10

* Match Grade: C+

* Winner's Offense: 47%

* Psycho Sam's Body Condition: Head 56, Body 86, Arms 100, Legs 98

* Tarik Nolan's Body Condition: Head 76, Body 84, Arms 75, Legs 95

* 3 winners in the prediction pool each earn 3.33 points towards their season totals.

 

4. Jack Lightning (1-0) def. Ian Carlisle (0-1)

* Time of Match: 16:10

* Match Grade: B

* Winner's Offense: 49%

* Jack Lightning's Body Condition: Head 68, Body 83, Arms 98, Legs 85

* Ian Carlisle's Body Condition: Head 71, Body 72, Arms 94, Legs 96

* 5 winners in the prediction pool each earn 1.80 points towards their season totals.

 

5. The Phoenix (1-0) def. Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1)

* Time of Match: 13:40

* Match Grade: B-

* Winner's Offense: 43%

* The Phoenix's Body Condition: Head 81, Body 89, Arms 98, Legs 79

* Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr.'s Body Condition: Head 69, Body 85, Arms 96, Legs 70

* 6 winners in the prediction pool each earn 1.67 points towards their season totals.

 

6. III (1-0) def. Scott Stevens (0-1)

* Time of Match: 20:00

* Match Grade: B

* Winner's Offense: 53%

* III's Body Condition: Head 82, Body 76, Arms 98, Legs 79

* Scott Stevens's Body Condition: Head 61, Body 72, Arms 94, Legs 90

* 4 winners in the prediction pool each earn 2.50 points towards their season totals.

* This is the Match of the Night (1 for III, 6 for Scott Stevens)

 

7. Nuclear Templeton (1-0) def. Sebastian Moore (0-1)

* Time of Match: 14:20

* Match Grade: B-

* Winner's Offense: 41%

* Nuclear Templeton's Body Condition: Head 49, Body 81, Arms 92, Legs 85

* Sebastian Moore's Body Condition: Head 59, Body 85, Arms 99, Legs 98

* 10 winners in the prediction pool each earn 1.00 points towards their season totals.

 

8. Diamond (1-0) def. Ly Quang Bao (0-1)

* Time of Match: 9:00

* Match Grade: F

* Winner's Offense: 55%

* Diamond's Body Condition: Head 83, Body 91, Arms 99, Legs 94

* Ly Quang Bao's Body Condition: Head 77, Body 85, Arms 100, Legs 89

* 7 winners in the prediction pool each earn 1.43 points towards their season totals.

 

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PREDICTION STANDINGS

 

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PAIRING STANDINGS

 

The Phoenix (1-0, 6.000 AMR)

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1, 6.000 AMR)

 

Psycho Sam (1-0, 5.000 AMR)

Tarik Nolan (0-1, 5.000 AMR)

 

Jack Lightning (1-0, 7.000 AMR)

Ian Carlisle (0-1, 7.000 AMR)

 

Johnny Triumph (1-0, 0.000 AMR)

Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1, 0.000 AMR)

 

Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 5.000 AMR)

Master Imoka (0-1, 5.000 AMR)

 

Diamond (1-0, 0.000 AMR)

Ly Quang Bao (0-1, 0.000 AMR)

 

Pizza Mask III (1-0, 7.000 AMR)

Scott Stevens (0-1, 7.000 AMR)

 

Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 6.000 AMR)

Sebastian Moore (0-1, 6.000 AMR)

 

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WEEK TWO SCHEDULE: Kyoto, Japan (Japan—Kinki)

(Strict Rules Enforcement, Ref Bumps Allowed, Strong Style Match)

 

Tarik Nolan (0-1, 10%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-1, 8%)

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1, 20%) vs. Diamond (1-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (1-0, 16%) vs. Jack Lightning (1-0, 19%)

III (1-0, 15%) vs. Master Imoka (0-1, 20%)

Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 19%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1, 17%)

The Phoenix (1-0, 28%) vs. Ly Quang Bao (0-1, 12%)

Sebastian Moore (0-1, 12%) vs. Johnny Triumph (1-0, 29%)

Scott Stevens (0-1, 29%) vs. Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 30%)

 

TRAINING PM DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 AT 8:00 PM EST / TUESDAY, 22 MAY AT 0000 GMT.

 

PREDICTIONS DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2011 AT 8:00 PM EST / WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY AT 0000 GMT

[OctoberRaven]

III- #CosmicDestiny

III- Oh, and to the Clown... Owl's Death Grip? That was all a bluff. To get inside your head. And now that I have proven I can beat you, I no longer need it.

III- And you may pretend you weren't phased, but I could see it in your eyes, and the way you always kept your bad leg away from me in the match. You were afraid of it. You were afraid of me. You are right to be afraid, because I am better than you.

III- It's so easy to bend the minds of the weak. #RuleOfIII

 

 

 

Tarik Nolan (0-1, 10%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-1, 8%)

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1, 20%) vs. Diamond (1-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (1-0, 16%) vs. Jack Lightning (1-0, 19%)

III (1-0, 15%) vs. Master Imoka (0-1, 20%)

Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 19%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1, 17%)

The Phoenix (1-0, 28%) vs. Ly Quang Bao (0-1, 12%)

Sebastian Moore (0-1, 12%) vs. Johnny Triumph (1-0, 29%)

Scott Stevens (0-1, 29%) vs. Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 30%)

[Ranson]

The ONE time I bet against myself...

 

Tarik Nolan (0-1, 10%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-1, 8%)

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1, 20%) vs. Diamond (1-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (1-0, 16%) vs. Jack Lightning (1-0, 19%)

III (1-0, 15%) vs. Master Imoka (0-1, 20%)

Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 19%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1, 17%)

The Phoenix (1-0, 28%) vs. Ly Quang Bao (0-1, 12%)

Sebastian Moore (0-1, 12%) vs. Johnny Triumph (1-0, 29%)

Scott Stevens (0-1, 29%) vs. Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 30%)

[ShadowedFlames]

III- And you may pretend you weren't phased, but I could see it in your eyes, and the way you always kept your bad leg away from me in the match. You were afraid of it. You were afraid of me. You are right to be afraid, because I am better than you.

 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Uh, III? The ulnar ligament is in the elbow.Not sure where the bad leg in the match was but I did see him favoring an arm. Care to share?</p>— The Phoenix (@GloriousRequiem) <a href="https://twitter.com/GloriousRequiem/status/202602792324567041" data-datetime="2012-05-16T03:34:04+00:00">May 16, 2012</a></blockquote>

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[OctoberRaven]

III- I was referring to his surgically repaired knee @GloriousRequiem. Watch how he keeps one leg away from me at all times.

 

Twits

[Jman2k3]

Unbowed. Unbent. Unbroken.

 

Throughout his League career Scorpion couldn't buy dirty tactics in his matches. Last year he did it once. His first match in the last season he finally realizes he's a heel. Lol. Awesome.

 

What is The Occam's Razor? The Outsider's Edge?

 

Congrats to III on his victory.

 

Twitternet.

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Diamond_Rocks Hey she was 18. It's not the champ's fault if the groupies love the Scorpion's sting. You should know, you've experienced it yourself....multiple times. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @Diamond_Rocks the only belt that you'll be getting back is the one you left in my hotel room after our "wrestling" match. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! Congrats to @III on his first victory over me. A blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while. I can guarantee it won't happen again. So enjoy it while it lasted. /slow claps

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @III I'm not afraid of you. I had the surgeries years ago and it's better than ever. Plus you go after it I'll use my brace that I wear on it as a weapon to knock you the hell out since it is technically a legal appendage to my ring gear. How about you choke on that slapnuts. ;-)

 

@Survive_The_Sting! @III Sorry buddy but you cannot manipulate me.

 

WEEK TWO SCHEDULE: Kyoto, Japan (Japan—Kinki)

(Strict Rules Enforcement, Ref Bumps Allowed, Strong Style Match)

 

Tarik Nolan (0-1, 10%) vs. Ian Carlisle (0-1, 8%)

Benjamin T. Stanton, Jr. (0-1, 20%) vs. Diamond (1-0, 12%)

Psycho Sam (1-0, 16%) vs. Jack Lightning (1-0, 19%)

III (1-0, 15%) vs. Master Imoka (0-1, 20%)

Nuclear Templeton (1-0, 19%) vs. Eidenhoek Gaiaspade (0-1, 17%)

The Phoenix (1-0, 28%) vs. Ly Quang Bao (0-1, 12%)

Sebastian Moore (0-1, 12%) vs. Johnny Triumph (1-0, 29%)

Scott Stevens (0-1, 29%) vs. Thor Hammerskald (1-0, 30%)

[ShadowedFlames]

Occam's Razor is what he renamed his Anchovy Kick.

 

Tori and Bob know the deal; Frankie has to learn from inference.

[Psycho Sam]

Okay, let's try this embedding...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>@<a href="https://twitter.com/Frankiebeatsthesprea">Frankiebeatsthesprea</a>d I have 100 percent tolerance to pain. Only something extreme like falling off a scaffold head first knocks me out.</p>— Psycho Sam (@Psycho_Sam_BBW) <a href="https://twitter.com/Psycho_Sam_BBW/status/202694165799243776" data-datetime="2012-05-16T09:37:09+00:00">May 16, 2012</a></blockquote>

Yes! It Works!

EDIT: Have I done anything wrong for the predictions?