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Episode #98 - June 11, 2023
Scott Parker: Welcome everyone! It’s the final stop before the hottest show of the summer. We’re two weeks away from Next Level: Revolution and tonight is bound to be an amazing night!
Gemma Foster: We’re going to see a Semi-Final Battle Royal where the winner gets into the Primetime Championship ladder match. That alone is going to be an amazing match!
Scott Parker: We also have two debuts tonight but that’s not even the biggest highlight of the night. Tonight, it’s Melody Slayton versus Marilyn Lee Cross and the winner is going on to face Daniel Daemon for the EW World Championship
Gemma Foster: Both of those competitors have a claim as to why they should be the number one contender and tonight we’ll find out who is going to Next Level: Revolution.
Hanako Vs. Harper Mason
We were set to start the night with our first match as the fans cheered the arrival of Hanako. She made her way to the ring as she was ready to do battle.
Scott Parker: Both Harper Mason and Hanako here are in the upcoming ladder match for the vacant Primetime Championship but a win here tonight would be great momentum.
There was another loud cheer as Harper Mason came out onto the stage and posed for everyone. She pointed out to the crowd and made her way to the ring. The two competitors circled each other before locking up in a standard collar and elbow tie up. Mason tried to pull Hanako in for a DDT but Hanako spun away. Hanako looked for a step up enziguri but Mason ducked under it. Mason went for a German suplex but Hanako flipped backward and landed on her feet before delivering a running bulldog. Both competitors rolled to their feet where Mason looked for a high chick kick but Hanako ducked. Hanako looked for a spinning back kick to the gut but Mason grabbed her foot and spun her around before jumping up and hitting a poisionrana!
Gemma Foster: The fans are loving these two! Both trying to get the upper hand here early on.
Mason pulled Hanako up and smashed her in the face with a series of forearms. Mason whipped her into the ropes and looked for a hip toss that Hanako countered by flipping to land on her feet. Hanako planted and delivered an overhead pele kick! Hanako got to her feet and looked for a springboard turnaround DDT and delivered, spiking Mason to the mat. Hanako started to climb her way to the top rope but Mason was there as she landed a hard blow to slow Hanako. Mason and Hanako battled on the top rope before Mason delivered a superplex! Mason and Hanako slowly got to their feet and Mason grabbed her and rocked Hanako with the Into The Earth (Ripcord Rolling Elbow)! Mason was fired up and quickly went to the apron. She jumped up and delivered her Sun//Eater (Springboard 450 Splash)! The crowd popped at the big move and Mason covered, getting a two count before Hanako just kicked out in time.
Scott Parker: Hanako just stays alive with a kick out there. Harper Mason is looking to end things right here!
Mason moved around Hanako, fired up and stalked her. Mason grabbed Hanako and looked to connect with her Crowd Killer (Ripcord Diamond Cutter) but Hanako was able to turn and push her away. Hanako rolled Mason up with a pin attempt from behind and got two. Both were quickly back to their feet and Hanako delivered a float-over DDT. Both competitors were down as the referee used the ten count. Hanako got to her feet a moment before and the two exchanged hard strikes and chops. Hanako looked for a small package but only got two. They both got back to their feet and Hanako looked for another DDT but Mason pushed her away and hit the Crowd Killer! Mason rolled onto Hanako and picked up the pinfall victory!
WINNER: Harper Mason via pinfall @ 14:19
Mason celebrated as the referee raised her hand and Hanako started to stand. The two shook hands to the delight of the fans and we cut away.
Punching My Ticket
EARLIER IN THE DAY
The cameras catch up with Jenna Jillian Walker who is seen walking into the Warehouse with a rolling luggage behind her.
Jenna Jillian Walker: So early in my wrestling career tonight is a big moment for me. Especially if I can punch my ticket and earn a Primetime Championship at Next Level: Revolution. To do that though I have to go through eight other people to get that shot at the Primetime Championship. Two of those opponents we have no idea who they will be.
Jenna shrugs her shoulders.
Jenna Jillian Walker: That makes no difference to me because my only goal is to walk out the winner of this battle royal tonight. Because I have worked too damn hard and long coming up from my amaetur ranks to now the professional ranks. But damn there is a lot of top talent in this battle royal. From former World Champions like Lacy Nelson to former Spartan and tag team champions like Kamilla Rose. At the end of the day I can honestly believe that nobody outworks me which can only lead me to the opportunities that I want.
Walker disappears down a hallway as we cut away.
Chelsea LeClair Vs. Daisy Duke
Gemma Foster: Here comes a newcomer in Daisy Duke.
”Hell on Heels” started to play as Daisy Duke walked out onto the stage and spun around, looking around the Warehouse. The young upstart made her way to the ring and rolled inside. The crowd popped as Chelsea LeClair started to make her way down the ring and climbed inside. She posed for the fans and pointed out to the crowd. The bell rang and we got started quickly. LeClair slipped behind Duke and grabbed her by the waist and looked for a takedown. She brought her to the mat and placed her in a headlock. Duke was able to get up to her feet and drove her elbow into the gut of LeClair. Duke sent LeClair into the ropes and tripped her up with a drop toe hold and then dropped an elbow on her head. Duke rubbed her elbow into the back of LeClair skull and fashwashed her as she stood. The fans took notice and a scattering of boos started. Duke pulled LeClair up to her feet and sent her into the corner. Duke charged and landed a big corner clothesline and then put LeClair’s leg on the middle rope. She jumped up and stomped on it as the referee forced her out of the corner.
Scott Parker: Duke playing things a little dirty.
Duke pulled LeClair out of the corner and tripped her down. Duke tried to jump and stomp on the knee of LeClair but she was able to roll out of the way and to her feet. Duke charged and ran right into a neckbreaker from LeClair. They both got to their feet and Duke raked the eyes of LeClair and rolled her up, getting two. LeClair rubbed her eyes as Duke landed a kick to the gut. Duke lifted LeClair and delivered the Duke Of Hazzard (Cradle DDT)! Duke went into a cover and LeClair kicked out at two. Duke pulled LeClair up by her hair and LeClair exploded with a big right hand. LeClair had enough and started to explode lefts and right son Duke and then a jumping DDT. Duke came up swinging and LeClair delivered the Jersey Drop (Diamond Cutter)! LeClair got up to her feet and went to the corner. She delivered her CANCELLED (Corkscrew Moonsault)! LeClair covered and picked up a three count pinfall.
WINNER: Chelsea LeClair via pinfall @ 12:03
LeClair celebrated in the middle of the ring before she was attacked from behind by Duke!
Scott Parker: Daisy Duke not taking this loss lightly as she’s attacking LeClair!
Duke stomped on the knee of LeClair as the fans booed. Referees ran out and broke up the two as they checked on LeClair.
Primetime Headline
We’re moments away from the Semi-Final Battle Royal where we see Lacy Nelson exiting her locker room. She’s approached by Kevin Olsen who tries to get a quick word in.
Kevin Olsen: Lacy! Any final words before the Semi-Final Battle Royal tonight? There’s two unknown factors in this match and it’s-
Lacy Nelson: Neither of those factors are the standard here in Empire Wrestling, Kev. The Untethered Empire is that standard. We set the bar on what it means to be the best in this company. We are sitting here talking about taking over because we’re already over. Martin West is ruling the Spartan Division as the champion. Daniel Daemon is one of the most dominant champions in this company’s history. Tonight, I’m going out there and beating seven other competitors and I’m going to go on to win that ladder match at Next Level: Revolution.
Lacy storms off as she heads to the tunnel for the next match.
Semi-Final Battle Royal
Jeanna Jillian Walker Vs. Alicia Monroe Vs. Kayla Taylor Vs. Kamila Rose Vs. Gio DeLuca Vs. Lacy Nelson Vs. Mystery Opponent Vs. Mystery Opponent
The fans buzzed as the match was announced and we awaited the entrants. The fans started to boo as Gio DeLuca was the first to the ring. He grabbed a microphone and was ready to speak. There was a pop as “Lights Out” by POD played and out walked AJ Adams.
Scott Parker: AJ Adams is back in Empire Wrestling!
Adams threw his arms out as he stood on the stage and then made his way to the ring. Adams hit the ring and we got Kayla Taylor out next. She quickly made her way down and Alicia Monroe came out next.
Gemma Foster: The ring is filling up quick, Scott. All of these competitors know exactly what’s at stake here tonight.
Jeanna Jillian Walker came out next to some mixed reaction as she flex on the stage. She made her way down and looked around the ring at the competition. Kamila Rose was out next as she walked around the ring a few times before entering. Lacy Nelson came out to the stage next to mostly boos as she smirked and looked over her sunglasses. She removed her leather jacket and made her way down.
Scott Parker: There’s one left. Who is it?
“My Mother Told Me” by L.B.ONE, Datamotion ft Perly i Lotry starts to play and out walks a former EW Extreme Champion, Samantha Hamilton!
Gemma Foster: Oh my god! It’s Samantha Hamilton!
The crowd cheered as she posed on the stage and made her way down the ramp and climbed into the ring. The bell rang and things got underway as everyone started to brawl! DeLuca threw a series of strikes at Hamilton and she pulled him in and flipped him inside out with a short-arm clothesline. Adams battled with Monroe and delivered a suplex. Rose and Walker went back and forth with blows before Rose hit a discus elbow to the face. Walker came right back and delivered a German suplex. Walker started to stand and was slammed to the mat with a spinebuster from Hamilton! Nelson rocked DeLuca with a superkick and then clotheslined him over the top rope to secure an elimination.
ELIMINATED: Gio DeLuca
Monroe and Rose tried to work together to get Hamilton up and over the top but she held on and wouldn’t go over. Taylor and Walker battled with each other in one corner and AJ Adams and Lacy Nelson stood across the ring from each other. They looked around the Warehouse as the fans cheered and met in the middle and exchanged blows. Adams hit Nelson with the Last Call (Codebreaker) and she bounced off him and went over the top but held on. She landed on the apron as he tried to kick her off but she wouldn’t let go of the ropes. She fought back and was able to get back onto the ring. Hamilton was also able to get back into the ring and pushed Rose and Monroe away. Monroe charged and ran into a chokeslam from Hamilton! Hamilton lifted Monroe and dumped her over the top ropes as she fell to the floor.
ELIMINATED: Alicia Monroe
Rose quickly came over and tried to dump Hamilton but she clubbed her in the back of the head. Adams and Walker were now brawling and Walker hit a swinging neckbreaker and popped up to her feet. Kayla Taylor charged right into Walker’s All the way Up (Pop-Up Powerbomb)! Walker pulled Taylor up and clotheslined her over the top!
ELIMINATED: Kayla Taylor
Scott Parker: We’re down to five!
Nelson and Rose were in one corner before Nelson hit a tornado DDT. Nelson was up and superkicked Walker and she went falling into the corner. Adams hit Break Stuff (Stunner) on Hamilton and she went falling into another corner. Rose hit Adams with the Rose Cutter (Arm Trap Headlock Driver) and he went into a corner and fell down. Nelson measured up Rose and rocked her with a superkick and every corner was occupied by a competitor in a seated position. Nelson looked around and charged at Walker and hit Thunderstruck (Corner Hip Attack)! She ran at Adams and hit another Thunderstruck! She ran at Rose and delivered a third Thunderstruck! She slapped her behind and charged at Hamilton who rolled out of the way and Nelson hit the corner hard. Hamilton hit a kick to the gut before driving Nelson to the mat with the Wrath of the Titans (Pedigree)! Rose saw an opening and tackled Hamilton as they spilled over the top rope. Hamilton and Rose battled on the apron and tried to knock each other off. Hamilton landed a hard elbow to the face and climbed into. Rose looked to jump back into the ring but a hand reached up and grabbed her. It was Extreme Champion, Manic! Manic had crawled from under the ring and had Rose by her foot. Rose tried to shake her off but Hamilton knocked her off.
ELIMINATED: Kamila Rose
Rose and Manic fought to the back as the action continued in the ring. AJ Adams had Hamilton and looked to connect with the Legacy Maker (Sister Abigail) but she was able to battle out. Walker came running off the ropes and delivered a double spear to the two! Walker jumped up to her feet and quickly side stepped an incoming superkick from Nelson. She grabbed Nelson and delivered a big brainbuster and was the only one standing in the ring. Walker pulled Adams up and tried to send him over the top but he spun. Adams tried to send Walker over but she held on and skinned the cat as she flipped back into the ring. Adams turned and was hit with a spear from Walker! Adams stumbled to his feet and Hamilton lifted him up and chokeslammed him over the top rope and to the apron. He bounced off the apron and grabbed at the ropes but slipped and fell to the outside!
ELIMINATED: AJ Adams
Gemma Foster: AJ has been eliminated! We’re down to three!
Hamilton, Walker, and Nelson circled each other as the fans cheered on. Nelson grabbed Hamilton from behind. Walker hit Hamilton with a clothesline and then Nelson hit her with a German suplex. Nelson was up and charged at Walker who hit a big powerslam onto the mat. Walker and Hamilton came to blows in the middle of the ring and they duked it out. Hamilton looked for a chokeslam on Walker but she powered out as she clubbed Hamilton’s arm. Walker tried to lift Hamilton up for a suplex but Hamilton struggled and came back down on her feet. Hamilton landed a kick to the gut and looked for Wrath of the Titans on Walker but Walker back dropped her over the top and to the apron. Walker hit a big clothesline and knocked her off the apron!
ELIMINATED: Samantha Hamilton
Nelson was right there on Walker and rolled her up from behind to try and get a shocking three count but Walker just kicked out.
Gemma Foster: We’re down to the final two, Scott!
Scott Parker: First one to score a pinfall or submission is going to the ladder match for the Primetime Championship!
Walker popped up to her feet and ducked under Nelson before hitting the Under The Bridge (Bridge Dragon Suplex) and bridging for a pin that got a two count. Both competitors slowly got to their feet and Walker locked in a sleeper hold. Nelson started to fade but used a corner to kick off the second post to flip back and over Walker with a pin attempt, Walker just kicking out in time.
Gemma Foster: That was a close call!
Nelson pulled herself up and looked for a superkick but Walker countered into the Process Lock (Anklelock)! Nelson tried to get to the ropes but Walker walked her back to the center of the ring. Nelson looked like she might tap but was able to roll forward and launched Walker into the middle turnbuckle post face first! Walker stumbled around and Nelson delivered the Headline (Eat Defeat) and rolled onto Walker for a pinfall victory.
WINNER: Lacy Nelson via pinfall @ 21:08
Nelson sat in the middle of the ring and massaged her ankle through her boot as she was announced the winner.
Scott Parker: Lacy Nelson just earned her way to the ladder match at Next Level: Revolution in two weeks.
Missy Propaganda Vs. Kaito Hirano
Kaito Hirano is here for this next match and we’re set to see the debut of Missy Propaganda!
Gemma Foster: Missy is the daughter of former Empire Wrestling stars Derrick Daze and Lacey Floria.
Propaganda made her way to the ring and stood at the bottom of the ramp. She looked around the Warehouse and looked at her opponent. She rolled into the ring and the bell rang. Hirano pulled Propaganda in and drove a knee into her gut. She came back with a hard chop to the chest of Hirano and then flipped him to the ground with a judo toss as the fans cheered. Hirano rolled to his feet and she caught him with a roundhouse kick to the head. Propaganda mounted Hirano and landed a series of right hands before trying to put him into an armbar. Hirano rolled and flipped to his feet to break the hold. Both competitors were up to their feet and Propaganda ran up with a hard elbow strike. Hirano fell into the ropes and came back before ducking under her before hitting a blue thunder bomb. Hirano went into a cover and got two before she kicked out. Hirano pulled Propaganda up to her feet and onto his shoulder. He was looking for his Oyasumi [Goodnight] (Fireman's Carry Overhead Kick) but she was able to counter into a hurricanrana.
Scott Parker: Big reversal!
Both competitors were up to their feet and Propaganda ran at the ropes before delivering her Propaganda Bomb (Springboard Flatliner)! She hooked a leg as she went for a cover and got two before Hirano kicked out. They two got to their feet and exchanged some blows before Propaganda hit an uppercut. Hirano backed up and looked for a tornado kick but missed as she was able to dodge it. Propaganda hit the ropes and came back with Silent Violent (Leaping double Bicycle knee)! She grabbed the legs of Hirano and went into a jack knife pin and picked up a three.
WINNER: Missy Propaganda via pinfall @ 12:31
Missy celebrated in the ring as her name was announced as the winner in her debut match.
Gemma Foster: Doing mom and dad proud here tonight!
EW World Championship
#1 Contender Match
Marilyn Lee Cross Vs. Melody Slayton
Scott Parker: It’s main event time!
Melody Slayton was the first to the ring as the fans cheered on the Scrappy Songbird. She made it to the ring and posed as she jumped onto a middle turnbuckle pad and pointed out to the fans.
Gemma Foster: Melody is about as focused as we’ve ever seen her, Scott. This match means so much to her as she tries to make it back to the top of Empire Wrestling after what happened at REBIRTH.
The fans cheered as Marilyn Lee Cross came out next and stood on the stage. She flexed both arms and went down to the ring as the match was announced. The two competitors talked in the ring after the bell rang as they both looked around. Cross opened with a hard chop to the chest which Slayton winced but rubbed it off and readied. Slayton hit an open first shot to the jaw of Cross as the fans ooh’ed. Cross smirked and hit a hard palm strike to the chest and then a discus forearm to the face. Slayton hit the ropes and delivered a shoulder tackle. She ran the ropes and jumped under Cross as she rolled into position and then to her feet. The two collided with a double shoulder tackle. Slayton hit an uppercut before Cross sent her into the corner. Cross charged but ran into an empty post as Slayton moved. Slayton jumped up and shocked everyone with the Sonic Rainboom (Poisonrana)! She dove into a cover but Cross popped up at one and gave Slayton a nod.
Scott Parker: Melody scouted that and tried to get a shocker there.
Slayton charged right into a stiff kick to the chest from Cross. Slayton had the air knocked out of her as she dropped to a knee and Cross delivered a running blockbuster. She tried to go for a cover but Slayton kicked right out. They were both to their feet and Slayton ate a forearm to the face but came right back with one of her own. Cross hit the downgrade (superkick to the knee) and Slayton fell to a knee again. Cross looked for another blockbuster but Slayton ducked before she flipped and Cross landed on her face. She started to get up and Slayton hit This Magic Moment (V Trigger)! The fans counted as Slayton covered and almost had a three count before Cross kicked out.
Scott Parker: And a close fall there, Gemma!
Slayton went to the corner and started to ready herself for the Glitter Bomb (Panama Sunrise). She came off the middle rope and Cross countered into an air raid siren! Cross was fired up as she got to her feet and Slayton started to stumble up. Cross exploded off the ropes and hit Catch Your Breath (Striking Spear)! Cross quickly pulled Slayton up to her feet and delivered the Button Down (Big Bang Theory)! Cross covered and was shocked when Slayton kicked out at two!
Scott Parker: And Cross with a close count!
Cross looked at the referee in shock before collecting herself. She was right on Slayton with a few stomps before Slayton could get up. Slayton got to her feet and looked for a crossbody that Cross turned into a uranage. Cross pulled Slayton up slowly and looked at the ropes. Cross ran the ropes and wanted her John Wilkes Boot (Running Yakuza Kick to the back of the head) but Slayton collapsed before she could connect. Cross went to grab Slayton again but Slayton pulled her down into a small package! Cross kicked out just before three and the crowd was cheering loudly. Cross ran the ropes but ran into This Magic Moment! Slayton turned and quickly got to the corner and jumped onto the turnbuckle. She jumped and hit the Glitter Bomb! Both competitors were down as the fans roared. Slayton crawled over to Cross and covered as the count counted the two count when Cross kicked out. Slayton rolled to the ropes and pulled herself up and Cross wasn’t too far behind. Cross came at Slayton and the two exchanged blows in the middle of the ring before Slayton tried to hit a brainbuster but Cross countered and lifted Slayton up, delivering the Do A Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Death Valley Driver). Slayon started to stand and was rocked with Cross’ John Wilkes Boot! Cross fell onto Slayton for a cover and picked up the victory.
WINNER: Marilyn Lee Cross via pinfall @ 21:49
Scott Parker: What a battle!
Cross slowly got to her feet and had her hand raised in victory before she took a knee beside Slayton and said a few words. She patted her on the shoulder before standing back up. Daniel Daemon came out to the stage to watch on as Cross turned to him. She pointed up at him and he displayed the World Championship on his shoulder.
Gemma Foster: There you have it. We have our main event of Next Level: Revolution!
Scott Parker: Will the reign of the Untethered Emperor continue or will we say her name?
The final shot of the night is Daemon holding the title high as we fade to black.
Gemma Foster: We’re going to see a Semi-Final Battle Royal where the winner gets into the Primetime Championship ladder match. That alone is going to be an amazing match!
Scott Parker: We also have two debuts tonight but that’s not even the biggest highlight of the night. Tonight, it’s Melody Slayton versus Marilyn Lee Cross and the winner is going on to face Daniel Daemon for the EW World Championship
Gemma Foster: Both of those competitors have a claim as to why they should be the number one contender and tonight we’ll find out who is going to Next Level: Revolution.
Hanako Vs. Harper Mason
We were set to start the night with our first match as the fans cheered the arrival of Hanako. She made her way to the ring as she was ready to do battle.
Scott Parker: Both Harper Mason and Hanako here are in the upcoming ladder match for the vacant Primetime Championship but a win here tonight would be great momentum.
There was another loud cheer as Harper Mason came out onto the stage and posed for everyone. She pointed out to the crowd and made her way to the ring. The two competitors circled each other before locking up in a standard collar and elbow tie up. Mason tried to pull Hanako in for a DDT but Hanako spun away. Hanako looked for a step up enziguri but Mason ducked under it. Mason went for a German suplex but Hanako flipped backward and landed on her feet before delivering a running bulldog. Both competitors rolled to their feet where Mason looked for a high chick kick but Hanako ducked. Hanako looked for a spinning back kick to the gut but Mason grabbed her foot and spun her around before jumping up and hitting a poisionrana!
Gemma Foster: The fans are loving these two! Both trying to get the upper hand here early on.
Mason pulled Hanako up and smashed her in the face with a series of forearms. Mason whipped her into the ropes and looked for a hip toss that Hanako countered by flipping to land on her feet. Hanako planted and delivered an overhead pele kick! Hanako got to her feet and looked for a springboard turnaround DDT and delivered, spiking Mason to the mat. Hanako started to climb her way to the top rope but Mason was there as she landed a hard blow to slow Hanako. Mason and Hanako battled on the top rope before Mason delivered a superplex! Mason and Hanako slowly got to their feet and Mason grabbed her and rocked Hanako with the Into The Earth (Ripcord Rolling Elbow)! Mason was fired up and quickly went to the apron. She jumped up and delivered her Sun//Eater (Springboard 450 Splash)! The crowd popped at the big move and Mason covered, getting a two count before Hanako just kicked out in time.
Scott Parker: Hanako just stays alive with a kick out there. Harper Mason is looking to end things right here!
Mason moved around Hanako, fired up and stalked her. Mason grabbed Hanako and looked to connect with her Crowd Killer (Ripcord Diamond Cutter) but Hanako was able to turn and push her away. Hanako rolled Mason up with a pin attempt from behind and got two. Both were quickly back to their feet and Hanako delivered a float-over DDT. Both competitors were down as the referee used the ten count. Hanako got to her feet a moment before and the two exchanged hard strikes and chops. Hanako looked for a small package but only got two. They both got back to their feet and Hanako looked for another DDT but Mason pushed her away and hit the Crowd Killer! Mason rolled onto Hanako and picked up the pinfall victory!
WINNER: Harper Mason via pinfall @ 14:19
Mason celebrated as the referee raised her hand and Hanako started to stand. The two shook hands to the delight of the fans and we cut away.
Punching My Ticket
EARLIER IN THE DAY
The cameras catch up with Jenna Jillian Walker who is seen walking into the Warehouse with a rolling luggage behind her.
Jenna Jillian Walker: So early in my wrestling career tonight is a big moment for me. Especially if I can punch my ticket and earn a Primetime Championship at Next Level: Revolution. To do that though I have to go through eight other people to get that shot at the Primetime Championship. Two of those opponents we have no idea who they will be.
Jenna shrugs her shoulders.
Jenna Jillian Walker: That makes no difference to me because my only goal is to walk out the winner of this battle royal tonight. Because I have worked too damn hard and long coming up from my amaetur ranks to now the professional ranks. But damn there is a lot of top talent in this battle royal. From former World Champions like Lacy Nelson to former Spartan and tag team champions like Kamilla Rose. At the end of the day I can honestly believe that nobody outworks me which can only lead me to the opportunities that I want.
Walker disappears down a hallway as we cut away.
Chelsea LeClair Vs. Daisy Duke
Gemma Foster: Here comes a newcomer in Daisy Duke.
”Hell on Heels” started to play as Daisy Duke walked out onto the stage and spun around, looking around the Warehouse. The young upstart made her way to the ring and rolled inside. The crowd popped as Chelsea LeClair started to make her way down the ring and climbed inside. She posed for the fans and pointed out to the crowd. The bell rang and we got started quickly. LeClair slipped behind Duke and grabbed her by the waist and looked for a takedown. She brought her to the mat and placed her in a headlock. Duke was able to get up to her feet and drove her elbow into the gut of LeClair. Duke sent LeClair into the ropes and tripped her up with a drop toe hold and then dropped an elbow on her head. Duke rubbed her elbow into the back of LeClair skull and fashwashed her as she stood. The fans took notice and a scattering of boos started. Duke pulled LeClair up to her feet and sent her into the corner. Duke charged and landed a big corner clothesline and then put LeClair’s leg on the middle rope. She jumped up and stomped on it as the referee forced her out of the corner.
Scott Parker: Duke playing things a little dirty.
Duke pulled LeClair out of the corner and tripped her down. Duke tried to jump and stomp on the knee of LeClair but she was able to roll out of the way and to her feet. Duke charged and ran right into a neckbreaker from LeClair. They both got to their feet and Duke raked the eyes of LeClair and rolled her up, getting two. LeClair rubbed her eyes as Duke landed a kick to the gut. Duke lifted LeClair and delivered the Duke Of Hazzard (Cradle DDT)! Duke went into a cover and LeClair kicked out at two. Duke pulled LeClair up by her hair and LeClair exploded with a big right hand. LeClair had enough and started to explode lefts and right son Duke and then a jumping DDT. Duke came up swinging and LeClair delivered the Jersey Drop (Diamond Cutter)! LeClair got up to her feet and went to the corner. She delivered her CANCELLED (Corkscrew Moonsault)! LeClair covered and picked up a three count pinfall.
WINNER: Chelsea LeClair via pinfall @ 12:03
LeClair celebrated in the middle of the ring before she was attacked from behind by Duke!
Scott Parker: Daisy Duke not taking this loss lightly as she’s attacking LeClair!
Duke stomped on the knee of LeClair as the fans booed. Referees ran out and broke up the two as they checked on LeClair.
Primetime Headline
We’re moments away from the Semi-Final Battle Royal where we see Lacy Nelson exiting her locker room. She’s approached by Kevin Olsen who tries to get a quick word in.
Kevin Olsen: Lacy! Any final words before the Semi-Final Battle Royal tonight? There’s two unknown factors in this match and it’s-
Lacy Nelson: Neither of those factors are the standard here in Empire Wrestling, Kev. The Untethered Empire is that standard. We set the bar on what it means to be the best in this company. We are sitting here talking about taking over because we’re already over. Martin West is ruling the Spartan Division as the champion. Daniel Daemon is one of the most dominant champions in this company’s history. Tonight, I’m going out there and beating seven other competitors and I’m going to go on to win that ladder match at Next Level: Revolution.
Lacy storms off as she heads to the tunnel for the next match.
Semi-Final Battle Royal
Jeanna Jillian Walker Vs. Alicia Monroe Vs. Kayla Taylor Vs. Kamila Rose Vs. Gio DeLuca Vs. Lacy Nelson Vs. Mystery Opponent Vs. Mystery Opponent
The fans buzzed as the match was announced and we awaited the entrants. The fans started to boo as Gio DeLuca was the first to the ring. He grabbed a microphone and was ready to speak. There was a pop as “Lights Out” by POD played and out walked AJ Adams.
Scott Parker: AJ Adams is back in Empire Wrestling!
Adams threw his arms out as he stood on the stage and then made his way to the ring. Adams hit the ring and we got Kayla Taylor out next. She quickly made her way down and Alicia Monroe came out next.
Gemma Foster: The ring is filling up quick, Scott. All of these competitors know exactly what’s at stake here tonight.
Jeanna Jillian Walker came out next to some mixed reaction as she flex on the stage. She made her way down and looked around the ring at the competition. Kamila Rose was out next as she walked around the ring a few times before entering. Lacy Nelson came out to the stage next to mostly boos as she smirked and looked over her sunglasses. She removed her leather jacket and made her way down.
Scott Parker: There’s one left. Who is it?
“My Mother Told Me” by L.B.ONE, Datamotion ft Perly i Lotry starts to play and out walks a former EW Extreme Champion, Samantha Hamilton!
Gemma Foster: Oh my god! It’s Samantha Hamilton!
The crowd cheered as she posed on the stage and made her way down the ramp and climbed into the ring. The bell rang and things got underway as everyone started to brawl! DeLuca threw a series of strikes at Hamilton and she pulled him in and flipped him inside out with a short-arm clothesline. Adams battled with Monroe and delivered a suplex. Rose and Walker went back and forth with blows before Rose hit a discus elbow to the face. Walker came right back and delivered a German suplex. Walker started to stand and was slammed to the mat with a spinebuster from Hamilton! Nelson rocked DeLuca with a superkick and then clotheslined him over the top rope to secure an elimination.
ELIMINATED: Gio DeLuca
Monroe and Rose tried to work together to get Hamilton up and over the top but she held on and wouldn’t go over. Taylor and Walker battled with each other in one corner and AJ Adams and Lacy Nelson stood across the ring from each other. They looked around the Warehouse as the fans cheered and met in the middle and exchanged blows. Adams hit Nelson with the Last Call (Codebreaker) and she bounced off him and went over the top but held on. She landed on the apron as he tried to kick her off but she wouldn’t let go of the ropes. She fought back and was able to get back onto the ring. Hamilton was also able to get back into the ring and pushed Rose and Monroe away. Monroe charged and ran into a chokeslam from Hamilton! Hamilton lifted Monroe and dumped her over the top ropes as she fell to the floor.
ELIMINATED: Alicia Monroe
Rose quickly came over and tried to dump Hamilton but she clubbed her in the back of the head. Adams and Walker were now brawling and Walker hit a swinging neckbreaker and popped up to her feet. Kayla Taylor charged right into Walker’s All the way Up (Pop-Up Powerbomb)! Walker pulled Taylor up and clotheslined her over the top!
ELIMINATED: Kayla Taylor
Scott Parker: We’re down to five!
Nelson and Rose were in one corner before Nelson hit a tornado DDT. Nelson was up and superkicked Walker and she went falling into the corner. Adams hit Break Stuff (Stunner) on Hamilton and she went falling into another corner. Rose hit Adams with the Rose Cutter (Arm Trap Headlock Driver) and he went into a corner and fell down. Nelson measured up Rose and rocked her with a superkick and every corner was occupied by a competitor in a seated position. Nelson looked around and charged at Walker and hit Thunderstruck (Corner Hip Attack)! She ran at Adams and hit another Thunderstruck! She ran at Rose and delivered a third Thunderstruck! She slapped her behind and charged at Hamilton who rolled out of the way and Nelson hit the corner hard. Hamilton hit a kick to the gut before driving Nelson to the mat with the Wrath of the Titans (Pedigree)! Rose saw an opening and tackled Hamilton as they spilled over the top rope. Hamilton and Rose battled on the apron and tried to knock each other off. Hamilton landed a hard elbow to the face and climbed into. Rose looked to jump back into the ring but a hand reached up and grabbed her. It was Extreme Champion, Manic! Manic had crawled from under the ring and had Rose by her foot. Rose tried to shake her off but Hamilton knocked her off.
ELIMINATED: Kamila Rose
Rose and Manic fought to the back as the action continued in the ring. AJ Adams had Hamilton and looked to connect with the Legacy Maker (Sister Abigail) but she was able to battle out. Walker came running off the ropes and delivered a double spear to the two! Walker jumped up to her feet and quickly side stepped an incoming superkick from Nelson. She grabbed Nelson and delivered a big brainbuster and was the only one standing in the ring. Walker pulled Adams up and tried to send him over the top but he spun. Adams tried to send Walker over but she held on and skinned the cat as she flipped back into the ring. Adams turned and was hit with a spear from Walker! Adams stumbled to his feet and Hamilton lifted him up and chokeslammed him over the top rope and to the apron. He bounced off the apron and grabbed at the ropes but slipped and fell to the outside!
ELIMINATED: AJ Adams
Gemma Foster: AJ has been eliminated! We’re down to three!
Hamilton, Walker, and Nelson circled each other as the fans cheered on. Nelson grabbed Hamilton from behind. Walker hit Hamilton with a clothesline and then Nelson hit her with a German suplex. Nelson was up and charged at Walker who hit a big powerslam onto the mat. Walker and Hamilton came to blows in the middle of the ring and they duked it out. Hamilton looked for a chokeslam on Walker but she powered out as she clubbed Hamilton’s arm. Walker tried to lift Hamilton up for a suplex but Hamilton struggled and came back down on her feet. Hamilton landed a kick to the gut and looked for Wrath of the Titans on Walker but Walker back dropped her over the top and to the apron. Walker hit a big clothesline and knocked her off the apron!
ELIMINATED: Samantha Hamilton
Nelson was right there on Walker and rolled her up from behind to try and get a shocking three count but Walker just kicked out.
Gemma Foster: We’re down to the final two, Scott!
Scott Parker: First one to score a pinfall or submission is going to the ladder match for the Primetime Championship!
Walker popped up to her feet and ducked under Nelson before hitting the Under The Bridge (Bridge Dragon Suplex) and bridging for a pin that got a two count. Both competitors slowly got to their feet and Walker locked in a sleeper hold. Nelson started to fade but used a corner to kick off the second post to flip back and over Walker with a pin attempt, Walker just kicking out in time.
Gemma Foster: That was a close call!
Nelson pulled herself up and looked for a superkick but Walker countered into the Process Lock (Anklelock)! Nelson tried to get to the ropes but Walker walked her back to the center of the ring. Nelson looked like she might tap but was able to roll forward and launched Walker into the middle turnbuckle post face first! Walker stumbled around and Nelson delivered the Headline (Eat Defeat) and rolled onto Walker for a pinfall victory.
WINNER: Lacy Nelson via pinfall @ 21:08
Nelson sat in the middle of the ring and massaged her ankle through her boot as she was announced the winner.
Scott Parker: Lacy Nelson just earned her way to the ladder match at Next Level: Revolution in two weeks.
Missy Propaganda Vs. Kaito Hirano
Kaito Hirano is here for this next match and we’re set to see the debut of Missy Propaganda!
Gemma Foster: Missy is the daughter of former Empire Wrestling stars Derrick Daze and Lacey Floria.
Propaganda made her way to the ring and stood at the bottom of the ramp. She looked around the Warehouse and looked at her opponent. She rolled into the ring and the bell rang. Hirano pulled Propaganda in and drove a knee into her gut. She came back with a hard chop to the chest of Hirano and then flipped him to the ground with a judo toss as the fans cheered. Hirano rolled to his feet and she caught him with a roundhouse kick to the head. Propaganda mounted Hirano and landed a series of right hands before trying to put him into an armbar. Hirano rolled and flipped to his feet to break the hold. Both competitors were up to their feet and Propaganda ran up with a hard elbow strike. Hirano fell into the ropes and came back before ducking under her before hitting a blue thunder bomb. Hirano went into a cover and got two before she kicked out. Hirano pulled Propaganda up to her feet and onto his shoulder. He was looking for his Oyasumi [Goodnight] (Fireman's Carry Overhead Kick) but she was able to counter into a hurricanrana.
Scott Parker: Big reversal!
Both competitors were up to their feet and Propaganda ran at the ropes before delivering her Propaganda Bomb (Springboard Flatliner)! She hooked a leg as she went for a cover and got two before Hirano kicked out. They two got to their feet and exchanged some blows before Propaganda hit an uppercut. Hirano backed up and looked for a tornado kick but missed as she was able to dodge it. Propaganda hit the ropes and came back with Silent Violent (Leaping double Bicycle knee)! She grabbed the legs of Hirano and went into a jack knife pin and picked up a three.
WINNER: Missy Propaganda via pinfall @ 12:31
Missy celebrated in the ring as her name was announced as the winner in her debut match.
Gemma Foster: Doing mom and dad proud here tonight!
EW World Championship
#1 Contender Match
Marilyn Lee Cross Vs. Melody Slayton
Scott Parker: It’s main event time!
Melody Slayton was the first to the ring as the fans cheered on the Scrappy Songbird. She made it to the ring and posed as she jumped onto a middle turnbuckle pad and pointed out to the fans.
Gemma Foster: Melody is about as focused as we’ve ever seen her, Scott. This match means so much to her as she tries to make it back to the top of Empire Wrestling after what happened at REBIRTH.
The fans cheered as Marilyn Lee Cross came out next and stood on the stage. She flexed both arms and went down to the ring as the match was announced. The two competitors talked in the ring after the bell rang as they both looked around. Cross opened with a hard chop to the chest which Slayton winced but rubbed it off and readied. Slayton hit an open first shot to the jaw of Cross as the fans ooh’ed. Cross smirked and hit a hard palm strike to the chest and then a discus forearm to the face. Slayton hit the ropes and delivered a shoulder tackle. She ran the ropes and jumped under Cross as she rolled into position and then to her feet. The two collided with a double shoulder tackle. Slayton hit an uppercut before Cross sent her into the corner. Cross charged but ran into an empty post as Slayton moved. Slayton jumped up and shocked everyone with the Sonic Rainboom (Poisonrana)! She dove into a cover but Cross popped up at one and gave Slayton a nod.
Scott Parker: Melody scouted that and tried to get a shocker there.
Slayton charged right into a stiff kick to the chest from Cross. Slayton had the air knocked out of her as she dropped to a knee and Cross delivered a running blockbuster. She tried to go for a cover but Slayton kicked right out. They were both to their feet and Slayton ate a forearm to the face but came right back with one of her own. Cross hit the downgrade (superkick to the knee) and Slayton fell to a knee again. Cross looked for another blockbuster but Slayton ducked before she flipped and Cross landed on her face. She started to get up and Slayton hit This Magic Moment (V Trigger)! The fans counted as Slayton covered and almost had a three count before Cross kicked out.
Scott Parker: And a close fall there, Gemma!
Slayton went to the corner and started to ready herself for the Glitter Bomb (Panama Sunrise). She came off the middle rope and Cross countered into an air raid siren! Cross was fired up as she got to her feet and Slayton started to stumble up. Cross exploded off the ropes and hit Catch Your Breath (Striking Spear)! Cross quickly pulled Slayton up to her feet and delivered the Button Down (Big Bang Theory)! Cross covered and was shocked when Slayton kicked out at two!
Scott Parker: And Cross with a close count!
Cross looked at the referee in shock before collecting herself. She was right on Slayton with a few stomps before Slayton could get up. Slayton got to her feet and looked for a crossbody that Cross turned into a uranage. Cross pulled Slayton up slowly and looked at the ropes. Cross ran the ropes and wanted her John Wilkes Boot (Running Yakuza Kick to the back of the head) but Slayton collapsed before she could connect. Cross went to grab Slayton again but Slayton pulled her down into a small package! Cross kicked out just before three and the crowd was cheering loudly. Cross ran the ropes but ran into This Magic Moment! Slayton turned and quickly got to the corner and jumped onto the turnbuckle. She jumped and hit the Glitter Bomb! Both competitors were down as the fans roared. Slayton crawled over to Cross and covered as the count counted the two count when Cross kicked out. Slayton rolled to the ropes and pulled herself up and Cross wasn’t too far behind. Cross came at Slayton and the two exchanged blows in the middle of the ring before Slayton tried to hit a brainbuster but Cross countered and lifted Slayton up, delivering the Do A Barrel Roll (Cartwheel Death Valley Driver). Slayon started to stand and was rocked with Cross’ John Wilkes Boot! Cross fell onto Slayton for a cover and picked up the victory.
WINNER: Marilyn Lee Cross via pinfall @ 21:49
Scott Parker: What a battle!
Cross slowly got to her feet and had her hand raised in victory before she took a knee beside Slayton and said a few words. She patted her on the shoulder before standing back up. Daniel Daemon came out to the stage to watch on as Cross turned to him. She pointed up at him and he displayed the World Championship on his shoulder.
Gemma Foster: There you have it. We have our main event of Next Level: Revolution!
Scott Parker: Will the reign of the Untethered Emperor continue or will we say her name?
The final shot of the night is Daemon holding the title high as we fade to black.