Post by Admin on May 6, 2024 23:24:44 GMT -5
Episode #110 - May 5, 2024
The crowd was electric as we returned to the Warehkuse for the first time since December 17th! Gemma Foster and Sara Reece welcomed us to the show as the fans roared. They ran down the show and we were ready to get things going.
Serena Riot vs. AJ Adams
There was a loud pop as the Empire Wrestling World Champion, Serena Riot, came out first. She had the crowd fired up and made her way down. AJ Adams came down and his eyes were glued to the title as Serena handed it off. Riot and Adams locked up and Serena got the first big shot with a lariat. The two went back and forth with strikes and takedowns and Riot caught Adams with an elbow to the face. She started to set up for a DDT but Adams countered with his Last Call (Codebreaker). Adams quickly used his LA to NY (Sitout Inverted DDT) and was able to get a big two count cover. He tried a series of roll ups and kept getting two before Serena popped up with a scream. Adams charged and ran into Bitch Go BOOM (Serena pushes opponent across the ring as they charge)! Adams was slow to stand and Riot looked for her Wicked Ways (Curb Stomp) but he moved out of the way. Adams tried to lock in Lights Out (Tazzmission) but Serena got him off with a snapmare. Both were up and Adams pulled her in for the Legacy Maker (Sister Abigail) and Riot countered into Psycosis (Cradle Piledriver)! Serena pulled him up and hit a second for good measure and covered for the win!
WINNER: Serena Riot via pinfall @ 16:33
Riot celebrated after the match and made her way to the back.
#PerfectReturn
“Spoiled” Summer Page is walking into the Warehouse. She slides her sunglasses off and looks around the backstage area with a big smile on her face.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: A lot has changed since I last stepped into this building. Some good, some not so good but I have to say I came out of it a better person. Empire Wrestling though is where my career really began to pick up. It is where I met my best friend, Angelica, where we as the Social Elite became the greatest Empire Wrestling World Tag Team Champions ever. And I am sure we will dominate once again.
Summer slides her sunglasses back on her face as she begins walking through the backstage area once again.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: And for those of you that are thinking that Angelica and I have discussed an on screen Social Elite reunion I assure you that we haven’t. We both have been focused on a singles career and we both want to be the World Heavyweight Champion again. That is first and foremost on each of our minds but that is not to say we will never team up again because we are the best of friends and always have each other’s backs.
Summer turns a corner to a hallway with several private locker rooms.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Tonight I am squarely focused on Kaito Hirano. An obvious incredible talent or he wouldn’t be here, right? As I have mentioned I have evolved for the better and it is not that I don’t trust your abilities but I believe in mine. So when we step into the ring tonight I will remind the Empire Wrestling audience why I am #PurePerfection.
Summer continues to walk down the hallway.
Chelsea LeClair vs Manic
Next we saw EW’s Extreme Champion, Chelsea LeClair, made her way down. The lights went out and the eerie Manic came down slowly. Our match was set to begin and Manic pounced on LeClair before the bell. Things got started quickly with wild punches before Manic pulled LeClair up by her hair. Manic dropped her with a discus lariat and stomped around the ring. She looked for a spear but LeClair hit a lifting kick. LeClair took control with neckbreakers and some holds as she slowed things down. Manic tried to rally with punches but LeClair took her down with the Ocean Crash (Springboard Crossbody)! This led to LeClair hitting CANCELED (Corkscrew Moonsault) and the victory.
WINNER: Chelsea LeClair via pinfall @ 10:09
PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER ONE CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL
Melody Slayton vs Kimiko Hirano vs Angelica Matthews vs Kayla Taylor vs Marylin Lee Cross vs Missy Propaganda
The competitors all made their way to the ring and the bell rang. There was a mad scramble as everyone started to brawl. Matthews had Taylor rocked early as she’d pull her hair down and kept driving a knee into her face. Slayton looked to try and eliminate Propaganda early but the two were at a stalemate early on. Hirano started to lift across up and over the ropes but Cross started to land hard strikes. Cross hit a big headbutt on Hirano and Catch Your Breath (Striking Spear)! She lifted and tossed Hirano out of the ring.
Slayton was sent over the top ropes by Cross but landed on her feet. Matthews ran over and clotheslined Propaganda over the top on the same side. Missy caught herself as she and Melody started to brawl. Propaganda started to look for a jumping knee but Cross ran over and hit her with the Mary Go Round (Discus Big Boot) as she fell to the outside.
Taylor charged and looked to knock Slayton off the apron but Slayton dropped and pulled down the rope and Taylor fell to the outside and to the floor.
We were down to the final three; Cross, Slayton, and Matthews. Slayton pulled herself into the ring and the three exchanged blows. Slayton and Matthews worked together and hit Cross with a double suplex. The action was back and forth and came to a head when Cross was sent over the top by Matthews but landed on the apron. Matthews was clotheslined by Slayton up and over as she landed on the apron. Cross and Matthews brawled on the apron and Slayton caught Matthews with a superkick! Matthews started to fall and grabbed Cross and they both fell to the floor!
WINNER: Melody Slayton @ 16:21
Kaito Hirano vs Summer Page
Hirano came to the ring first as he paced around. The fans cheered as Summer Page made her return as it was highlighted that she was the second person returning after a long absence. The two went takedown for takedown early on. Hirano hit a big sling blade and was fired up. He looked for his tornado kick and Summer moved, countering with Spoiled Rotten (Backstaber)! Page covered for just two. Page kept the attack in and looked for another cover for just two. Hirano started to battle back and lifted Page on to his shoulders. Page once again countered and this time hit Sweet and Sassy (Frankensteiner)! Page used the opening to hit the Most Perfect Moonsault Ever for the win!
WINNER: Summer Page via pinfall at 11:44
To the Top
The crowd was treated to a shock when FCW’s FIGHT! Champion, Ricky Rodriguez, came out to the stage. Ricky made a promise that he was coming back to EW to make his way to the top!
SPARTAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Travis Levitt(c) vs Jason Evans
With Jason Evans already in the ring, the Empire crowd are hyped and buzzed waiting for what comes next. 'Through the Fire and the Flames' kicks in and from the back out races Travis Levitt, EW Spartan Championship around his waist, and a giant smile stretching his face. Travis slaps hands with some fans, but then pauses, and waves at a roadie to run him a microphone as his music cuts
Travis Levitt: Hold up. In a few moments time, I'm coming down that ramp, and I'm looking forward to defending my title for the first time. But something seems to be missing....
Travis pauses, looks at his shirt, then pats his belt, then looks down at his boots, shaking them both to show they are both there, and then finally speaks softly again.
Travis Levitt Boots.....Belt......Rock hard abs.......Their all there. So what could it be......Oh wait. I remember. My NEW manager!
Travis turns towards the stage and holds out his hand, and the crowd leans in to see what is coming when the PA system crackles back to life.
MY MOTHER TOLD ME!
And as “My Mother Told Me” keeps playing with its rhythmic beat, from the back out strolls Samantha 'The Titaness' Hamilton. The crowd is shocked to see it, but Travis is grinning as Sam walks right upto him. The New Champ and the Former Champ share a look before Sam nods and grins, and she and Travis share a fist bump, before she smacks Travis with both hands in the chest and points at the ring. "Go Get Him!" and Travis takes his belt off, turns and races to the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope and the bell rings to start the match!
This match was one sided as Hamilton watched on the outside and slapped the ring apron. Levitt had control from the get go with hard uppercuts. Levitt had Evans stunned after a dragon suplex and then Renee’s Rise (Double Underhook Brainbuster)! Evans tried to battle back and even stuck his thumb into the eyes of Levitt. Levitt rolled out of the ring as Hamitlon said a few things to him. Evans came flying over the top ropes and took Levitt out with a tope. Evans rolled him into the ring and went to the top rope. He looked for a shooting star press but missed and hit the mat hard. Levitt hit him with the Resurrection Kick (Claymore) as he stood! Levitt covered and picked up a win.
WINNER AND STILL EW SPARTAN CHAMPION: Travis Levitt via pinfall @ 10:44
Lacy Hartson vs Jonathan Daemon
It was main event time as Hartson made her way to the ring first. Daemon received a chorus of boos as he made his way down. This match was hard hitting and back and forth. Every time Hartson would land a hard strike, Daemon would deliver a big suplex. Then a capture suplex, an exploder, a back suplex. Hartson would keep coming back at him and land a hard knee or strike. Hartson caught him with a jumping neckbreaker. She started to string some offense together as the fans cheered her on. After hitting Daemon with Le Gasp (Lungblower Backbreaker), he was sat in the corner and hit her Thunderstruck (Corner Hip Attack). She pulled him out of the corner and covered for a close two. Hartson didn’t let up and she wanted a superkick. Daemon was able to just side step it and hit a snap dragon suplex. The tide started to turn after Daemon was able to lift her up and hit Ritual Disembowelment III (Fireman’s Carry into Single knee kneeling gutbuster).
Daemon pulled Hartson up and started to slowly toy with her. He flipped her to the mat and started to pick her apart limb by limb but would stop after pain started to build for Hartson. The fans popped as Hartson was able to catch him with her superkick! She covered and Daemon kicked out at two and exploded with a control rage. He unloaded a series of elbow strikes to her face and then his Profound Refusal (Running Shotei strike to the Face). She tried to stand but was knocked for a loop. Daemon grabbed her wrists and shouted “Give up. Surrender. Relent.” Hartson told him to “fuck off” and he drove his knee into her face with the Cruelty of Nero (Double Wristlock Knee Strike). He held on and gave her a second for good measure and lazily covered for three.
WINNER: Jonathan Daemon via pinfall @ 18:39
After the match, Daemon landed hard forearms across the face of Hartson, eventually drawing blood. Daemon pulled her up and delivered his Perfect Armbar (Double Underhook Suplex into Cross Armbreaker). Hartson screamed in pain as Daemon targeted her arm. The crowd roared as the World Champion, Serena Riot, rushed to the ring to save her wife. Daemon released the hold and rolled out of the ring with a grin on his face. Riot checked on Hartson as Daemon’s eyes were drawn to the title laying on the mat and we cut away.
Serena Riot vs. AJ Adams
There was a loud pop as the Empire Wrestling World Champion, Serena Riot, came out first. She had the crowd fired up and made her way down. AJ Adams came down and his eyes were glued to the title as Serena handed it off. Riot and Adams locked up and Serena got the first big shot with a lariat. The two went back and forth with strikes and takedowns and Riot caught Adams with an elbow to the face. She started to set up for a DDT but Adams countered with his Last Call (Codebreaker). Adams quickly used his LA to NY (Sitout Inverted DDT) and was able to get a big two count cover. He tried a series of roll ups and kept getting two before Serena popped up with a scream. Adams charged and ran into Bitch Go BOOM (Serena pushes opponent across the ring as they charge)! Adams was slow to stand and Riot looked for her Wicked Ways (Curb Stomp) but he moved out of the way. Adams tried to lock in Lights Out (Tazzmission) but Serena got him off with a snapmare. Both were up and Adams pulled her in for the Legacy Maker (Sister Abigail) and Riot countered into Psycosis (Cradle Piledriver)! Serena pulled him up and hit a second for good measure and covered for the win!
WINNER: Serena Riot via pinfall @ 16:33
Riot celebrated after the match and made her way to the back.
#PerfectReturn
“Spoiled” Summer Page is walking into the Warehouse. She slides her sunglasses off and looks around the backstage area with a big smile on her face.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: A lot has changed since I last stepped into this building. Some good, some not so good but I have to say I came out of it a better person. Empire Wrestling though is where my career really began to pick up. It is where I met my best friend, Angelica, where we as the Social Elite became the greatest Empire Wrestling World Tag Team Champions ever. And I am sure we will dominate once again.
Summer slides her sunglasses back on her face as she begins walking through the backstage area once again.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: And for those of you that are thinking that Angelica and I have discussed an on screen Social Elite reunion I assure you that we haven’t. We both have been focused on a singles career and we both want to be the World Heavyweight Champion again. That is first and foremost on each of our minds but that is not to say we will never team up again because we are the best of friends and always have each other’s backs.
Summer turns a corner to a hallway with several private locker rooms.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Tonight I am squarely focused on Kaito Hirano. An obvious incredible talent or he wouldn’t be here, right? As I have mentioned I have evolved for the better and it is not that I don’t trust your abilities but I believe in mine. So when we step into the ring tonight I will remind the Empire Wrestling audience why I am #PurePerfection.
Summer continues to walk down the hallway.
Chelsea LeClair vs Manic
Next we saw EW’s Extreme Champion, Chelsea LeClair, made her way down. The lights went out and the eerie Manic came down slowly. Our match was set to begin and Manic pounced on LeClair before the bell. Things got started quickly with wild punches before Manic pulled LeClair up by her hair. Manic dropped her with a discus lariat and stomped around the ring. She looked for a spear but LeClair hit a lifting kick. LeClair took control with neckbreakers and some holds as she slowed things down. Manic tried to rally with punches but LeClair took her down with the Ocean Crash (Springboard Crossbody)! This led to LeClair hitting CANCELED (Corkscrew Moonsault) and the victory.
WINNER: Chelsea LeClair via pinfall @ 10:09
PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER ONE CONTENDER BATTLE ROYAL
Melody Slayton vs Kimiko Hirano vs Angelica Matthews vs Kayla Taylor vs Marylin Lee Cross vs Missy Propaganda
The competitors all made their way to the ring and the bell rang. There was a mad scramble as everyone started to brawl. Matthews had Taylor rocked early as she’d pull her hair down and kept driving a knee into her face. Slayton looked to try and eliminate Propaganda early but the two were at a stalemate early on. Hirano started to lift across up and over the ropes but Cross started to land hard strikes. Cross hit a big headbutt on Hirano and Catch Your Breath (Striking Spear)! She lifted and tossed Hirano out of the ring.
Slayton was sent over the top ropes by Cross but landed on her feet. Matthews ran over and clotheslined Propaganda over the top on the same side. Missy caught herself as she and Melody started to brawl. Propaganda started to look for a jumping knee but Cross ran over and hit her with the Mary Go Round (Discus Big Boot) as she fell to the outside.
Taylor charged and looked to knock Slayton off the apron but Slayton dropped and pulled down the rope and Taylor fell to the outside and to the floor.
We were down to the final three; Cross, Slayton, and Matthews. Slayton pulled herself into the ring and the three exchanged blows. Slayton and Matthews worked together and hit Cross with a double suplex. The action was back and forth and came to a head when Cross was sent over the top by Matthews but landed on the apron. Matthews was clotheslined by Slayton up and over as she landed on the apron. Cross and Matthews brawled on the apron and Slayton caught Matthews with a superkick! Matthews started to fall and grabbed Cross and they both fell to the floor!
WINNER: Melody Slayton @ 16:21
Kaito Hirano vs Summer Page
Hirano came to the ring first as he paced around. The fans cheered as Summer Page made her return as it was highlighted that she was the second person returning after a long absence. The two went takedown for takedown early on. Hirano hit a big sling blade and was fired up. He looked for his tornado kick and Summer moved, countering with Spoiled Rotten (Backstaber)! Page covered for just two. Page kept the attack in and looked for another cover for just two. Hirano started to battle back and lifted Page on to his shoulders. Page once again countered and this time hit Sweet and Sassy (Frankensteiner)! Page used the opening to hit the Most Perfect Moonsault Ever for the win!
WINNER: Summer Page via pinfall at 11:44
To the Top
The crowd was treated to a shock when FCW’s FIGHT! Champion, Ricky Rodriguez, came out to the stage. Ricky made a promise that he was coming back to EW to make his way to the top!
SPARTAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Travis Levitt(c) vs Jason Evans
With Jason Evans already in the ring, the Empire crowd are hyped and buzzed waiting for what comes next. 'Through the Fire and the Flames' kicks in and from the back out races Travis Levitt, EW Spartan Championship around his waist, and a giant smile stretching his face. Travis slaps hands with some fans, but then pauses, and waves at a roadie to run him a microphone as his music cuts
Travis Levitt: Hold up. In a few moments time, I'm coming down that ramp, and I'm looking forward to defending my title for the first time. But something seems to be missing....
Travis pauses, looks at his shirt, then pats his belt, then looks down at his boots, shaking them both to show they are both there, and then finally speaks softly again.
Travis Levitt Boots.....Belt......Rock hard abs.......Their all there. So what could it be......Oh wait. I remember. My NEW manager!
Travis turns towards the stage and holds out his hand, and the crowd leans in to see what is coming when the PA system crackles back to life.
MY MOTHER TOLD ME!
And as “My Mother Told Me” keeps playing with its rhythmic beat, from the back out strolls Samantha 'The Titaness' Hamilton. The crowd is shocked to see it, but Travis is grinning as Sam walks right upto him. The New Champ and the Former Champ share a look before Sam nods and grins, and she and Travis share a fist bump, before she smacks Travis with both hands in the chest and points at the ring. "Go Get Him!" and Travis takes his belt off, turns and races to the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope and the bell rings to start the match!
This match was one sided as Hamilton watched on the outside and slapped the ring apron. Levitt had control from the get go with hard uppercuts. Levitt had Evans stunned after a dragon suplex and then Renee’s Rise (Double Underhook Brainbuster)! Evans tried to battle back and even stuck his thumb into the eyes of Levitt. Levitt rolled out of the ring as Hamitlon said a few things to him. Evans came flying over the top ropes and took Levitt out with a tope. Evans rolled him into the ring and went to the top rope. He looked for a shooting star press but missed and hit the mat hard. Levitt hit him with the Resurrection Kick (Claymore) as he stood! Levitt covered and picked up a win.
WINNER AND STILL EW SPARTAN CHAMPION: Travis Levitt via pinfall @ 10:44
Lacy Hartson vs Jonathan Daemon
It was main event time as Hartson made her way to the ring first. Daemon received a chorus of boos as he made his way down. This match was hard hitting and back and forth. Every time Hartson would land a hard strike, Daemon would deliver a big suplex. Then a capture suplex, an exploder, a back suplex. Hartson would keep coming back at him and land a hard knee or strike. Hartson caught him with a jumping neckbreaker. She started to string some offense together as the fans cheered her on. After hitting Daemon with Le Gasp (Lungblower Backbreaker), he was sat in the corner and hit her Thunderstruck (Corner Hip Attack). She pulled him out of the corner and covered for a close two. Hartson didn’t let up and she wanted a superkick. Daemon was able to just side step it and hit a snap dragon suplex. The tide started to turn after Daemon was able to lift her up and hit Ritual Disembowelment III (Fireman’s Carry into Single knee kneeling gutbuster).
Daemon pulled Hartson up and started to slowly toy with her. He flipped her to the mat and started to pick her apart limb by limb but would stop after pain started to build for Hartson. The fans popped as Hartson was able to catch him with her superkick! She covered and Daemon kicked out at two and exploded with a control rage. He unloaded a series of elbow strikes to her face and then his Profound Refusal (Running Shotei strike to the Face). She tried to stand but was knocked for a loop. Daemon grabbed her wrists and shouted “Give up. Surrender. Relent.” Hartson told him to “fuck off” and he drove his knee into her face with the Cruelty of Nero (Double Wristlock Knee Strike). He held on and gave her a second for good measure and lazily covered for three.
WINNER: Jonathan Daemon via pinfall @ 18:39
After the match, Daemon landed hard forearms across the face of Hartson, eventually drawing blood. Daemon pulled her up and delivered his Perfect Armbar (Double Underhook Suplex into Cross Armbreaker). Hartson screamed in pain as Daemon targeted her arm. The crowd roared as the World Champion, Serena Riot, rushed to the ring to save her wife. Daemon released the hold and rolled out of the ring with a grin on his face. Riot checked on Hartson as Daemon’s eyes were drawn to the title laying on the mat and we cut away.