Post by Admin on Aug 15, 2024 1:00:53 GMT -5
Episode #118 - August 12, 2024
Tonight’s show started with our weekly rundown of the Warfare standings. Two weeks in and Bia, Carter Adams, and Moon Doorells were all tied with 14 points. It was still a tight race going into the third week and we were ready to kick off the action.
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
SHURA Vs. Colton Callahan
Our first match of the night saw Callahan and SHURA, both tied with 0 points, enter the ring with a determined look. SHURA ate the first few strikes from Callahan as he popped him with forearms. SHURA came back with hard chops as Callahan’s chest started to show bright red and break. SHURA ducked a clothesline and hit a backdrop driver. He covered and Callahan was able to kick out. Callahan was able to take SHURA down with a chop block and started work on his shoulder. Callahan stomped and pulled on the arm and shoulder of SHURA as his attacks became very targeted. Callahan lifted SHURA up and dropped SHURA’s shoulder right onto his knee with a shoulder breaker. SHURA looked in discomfort and Callahan used the ropes to try and pull and dislocate his shoulder. The two battled to the outside and SHURA hit a dragon suplex on the outside! SHURA started to pull Callahan up and Callahan pushed him shoulder first into the post on the outside. He rolled into the ring and Callahan went chasing after him. SHURA looked for the Kaimon Lariat (Clothesline from Hell) Callahan hit a pump kick to the shoulder. Callahan pulled SHURA down into the Lasso (Rings of Saturn) and forced SHURA to tap out!
WINNER: Colton Callahan via submission @ 14:29
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Carter Adams Vs. Leo Lions
The fans were clearly behind Lions as the match was set to start. Adams tripped up Lions as the match got underway and the two showed off some amazing mat wrestling as they went back and forth with holds and trip ups. The two popped up and Adams hit a big jumping knee out of nowhere that took Lions by surprise. Adams taunted around the ring and started to stomp on his opponent. Adams worked Lions over before hitting his Spite Buster (Spinning Brainbuster) and covering, just getting two. Lions started to fight back and ducked an incoming shot and hit a big German suplex. Lions hit a second German and was fired up as the fans got behind him. Lions went to the top and looked for the Lion Pounce (Cross Body from the top rope) but Adams caught him and delivered the Arrested Development (Heart Punch, followed by several leaping elbows to the chest)! Adams pulled Lions up and started to set up for the Blackout (Package Piledriver) but Lions countered into a small package roll up and picked up the win!
WINNER: Leo Lions via pinfall @ 11:44
Adams popped up and got in the face of the referee as Lions celebrated and left the ring.
So Sayeth the Dragon
The scene cuts backstage, where the imposing figure of The Titaness herself is standing in front of the camera. Eyes locked on the lens, her arms crossed over her chest but even then the bulging belly can be seen, showing how far along Sam is. Behind her paces 'The Dragon' Travis Levitt, his EW Spartan title over his shoulder as he paces back and forth.
Samantha Hamilton: It seems the Empire has been reborn. Fresh blood. Warfare. All sorts of new faces and bodies for the pyre. But even as The Empie rises, even as new warriors step up, there is still old blood to be spilled. Dragon....
Travis stops pacing, moving up beside Samantha and resting a hand on her shoulder. Glaring at the camera with a scowl as he shakes his head.
Travs Levitt: Austin Scott. Colton Callahan. You both want to play games. Both want to come for my title, and try and attack me from behind. I don't play that way, fellas. I'm The Dragon. I am the EW Spartan Champion. When I come for you, I come at you face-to-face. I wal right up to your toes, and I headbutt your fucking nose. I make sure you see me coming, because I AM The Dragon. I AM the EW Spartan Champion.
Travis pauses now, looking towards Samantha who merely sid eyes him and then grins. Travis gives her a nod and then looks towards the camera once more.
Travis Levitt: Someday soon, I'll end your little games, and I'll show you why I'm the champion. And the same can be said for anyone else in that locker room. If you want to try and step up. If you want to try and make your name. Then come for me. Come at me. Come for this.....
Travis slips his gold off his shoulder, holding it up for the camera and smiling.
Travis Levitt: And I'll burn you down.
Samantha Hamilton: So Sayeth The Dragon.
And the scene cuts to black.
Jonathan Daemon Vs. Jessi Wilson
We were ready for the next match as newcomer Jessi Wilson stood in the ring. Daemon made his way down slowly and walked around the ring slowly, making her wait. He finally climbed inside and the bell rang. Wilson charged and popped Daemon with a forearm to the face but it was all downhill from there. He was able to pull her in and started to unload vicious knees to her gut. She couldn’t get free and he delivered a belly to belly suplex. Daemon lifted Wilson up and delivered his Ritual Disembowelment III (Fireman’s Carry into Single knee kneeling gutbuster). Daemon worked Wilson over with right hands and started to pull her up. She tried to fight back but Daemon delivered the Twist of Cain (Vertical Suplex Piledriver). He covered and easily picked up the win.
WINNER: Jonathan Daemon via pinfall @ 4:01
That Girl. The It Girl
EARLIER IN THE DAY
“It Girl” Taylor Voight is walking through John F. Kennedy Airport after arriving in New York from California. She is on her cell phone when Empire Wrestling interviewer Kevin Olsen approaches Taylor. Taylor stops walking and rolls her eyes.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight(With a big smile on her face):I’ll definitely call you when I get back home from New York. I’ll text you later. K? Bye.
Taylor hangs up her phone and slides it into her purse.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:I didn’t exactly peg you for the kinda guy that hangs out at the airport waiting for wrestlers to talk to you. What next? Are you going to pull out a stack of eight by ten and ask me to sign them so you can sell them on the internet or something?
Kevin Olsen:Oh God no! I am simply doing my job, Taylor. My job as an Empire Wrestling interviewer. I am a professional.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:We’ll see about that, creeper.
Kevin Olsen:I am not a creeper! Look, thus far in the Warfare tournament you are one and one with seven points through two matches. I would just like to get your thoughts on your third match that is upcoming against Luna Bowman.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:That abrasive bitch? She comes into this tournament thinking she is the bell of the ball and that we are all supposed to bow down to her. Hahaha! Girl, that spot has already been filled by me. So you can walk around thinking you’re hot shit and truthfully you seem like you got a lot going for you but I promise you that you don’t have as much going on as I do. What I am going to do is send your ass back to the boonies of Indiana with another L, girl.
Kevin Olsen:What makes you so confident, Taylor?
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:Look, I can give you some tired spiel of being the next great hope of this business. It is wrestling promo 101 and all of that is true…about me. I have already told and showed all of you what makes me great. So repeating would be futile. The bottom line is at the end of the day I’ll be getting another seven points at Hype on Monday. Simply because I am that girl.
Taylor smiles at the camera before abruptly walking away from Kevin.
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Taylor Voight Vs. Luna Bowman
Voight and Bowman were up next as it was time for the next Warfare Series match. Bowman’s strength was on display early on as she was able to toss Voight around the ring with takedowns. Bowman was aggressive with her elbow strikes and delivered a stalling suplex. Bowman tried to lock in a sleeper hold but Voight raked her fingers across Bowman’s eyes. Voight looked for a small package but Bowman kicked out. Voight and Bowman popped up and Voight delivered the Kickstart (Step Up Enziguri). Voight readied herself and delivered the Tay Drop (Code Red) as Bowman stood. She looked to the corner, wanting her Evil Intentions (Twisted Bliss) but Bowman was able to roll away. Voight jumped down and caught Bowman with a running knee to the face! Voight covered for two before Bowman kicked out. Bowman pulled herself up and started to fight back and hit a big powerslam. Both were up and Bowman hit the MWG Special (forward Russian legsweep)! Voight was up and looked for a elbow to the face but Bowman pulled her in and delivered the USS Indianapolis (Flowing snap DDT)! Bowman covered and picked up the pinfall win.
WINNER: Luna Bowman via pinfall @ 13:52
Where is My Mind
Kevin Olsen is standing next to “Spoiled” Summer Page in front of her locker room.
Kevin Olsen: I am here with, “Spoiled” Summer Page, who will be in a triple threat match tonight against Eve O’Donnell and Kimiko Hirano…
“Spoiled” Summer Page: That I am Kevin…
Kevin Olsen: Where is your head at going into the big match up, Summer?
Summer glances at Kevin.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: You should know by now, Kevin. Am I right?
Kevin smiles and nods his head.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: I thought so and now that has been settled Eve and Kimiko should also know where my mind is at. And it has been where my mind has been since my return to Empire Wrestling. Which is to become the Empire World Heavyweight Champion.
Kevin Olsen: Which stalled about a month ago when you were runner up in the number one contender battle royal.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Thanks for the reminder, Kev…
Kevin Olsen:What? It was no secret. We all saw what happened when Marilyn won the battle royal and became World Champion.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Fair point, Kevin, but do you actually think I am just going to give up on what my ultimate goal is?
Kevin shakes his head no.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Exactly, Kevin! Now don’t get me wrong, I know who I am stepping into the ring with. Eve is a hell of a wrestler and not to be fooled with while Kimiko has accomplished so much in his career. And I am for sure no lt taking either of you lightly. Which is why my preparation for this match has been second to none and why I believe I am going to come out victorious tonight. Because me standing at the top of Empire Wrestling mountain holding the Empire Wrestling World Heavyweight title is the only option for me. Eve and Kimiko are more than welcome to try to stop me from accomplishing my goals but I assure both of you that you won’t be stopping me from becoming the next champion.
Summer smiles and walks away.
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Bia Vs. Lucas Branson
Bia and Branson were ready for the next match. The fans were split between the two as things got underway. They locked up and Branson tried to wrestle her down to the mat but Bia was able to hold her ground and hit a hip toss. Bia’s hard hitting attacks kept Branson off balance in the early going. She rocked him with a big headbutt and both were dazed. Bia’s power was shown as she hit a fall away slam and popped back up. Branson rolled out of the ring and she went after him. Branson hit a running dropkick that sent her flying into the barricade! Branson used the opening to roll her into the ring and went on the attack. He delivered an exploder suplex and was fired up. Branson pulled Bia in and delivered his Las Vegas Special (Double Arm DDT)! He covered and had a close two count as Bia just kicked out. He tried to slip into the Dead Man’s Hand (Arm Trap Crossface) but Bia was able to struggle and not let him get it locked in. Bia got to her feet and caught him with a Samoan Drop as he charged! Bia slapped her arms and pulled Branson up onto her shoulder and connected with Olympus Has Fallen (Big Ending)! She covered and Branson kicked out at two. She started to pull him up for another but Branson countered into the Triple 7s (RKO)! The fans were shocked as Branson pulled her up and hit another! Branson covered and the Warehouse rocked as Bia kicked out at two. Branson pulled her up and hit Luck Be With You (Roll of the Dice) and covered and Bia got her shoulder up just after three as she kept trying to fight!
WINNER: Lucas Branson via pinfall @ 18:44
Eve O’Donnell Vs. Summer Page Vs. Kimiko Hirano
The fans were buzzing as the next match was set to begin. Page was clearly the fan favorite as the three were in the ring. Kimiko Hirano walked over to O’Donnell and said a few things to her as Summer Page looked on confused. They gave each other a nod and turned to Page as they teamed up and attacked her. It was clear the two were set on hurting Page as they started to target her knees. The referee tried to interject and Eve pushed him down to the mat. Hirano had grabbed a chair and the two started to put Page’s knee in it and closed it up. O’Donnell held her down as Hirano went to the top. The crowd popped when Lacy Hartson made a dash to the ring and O’Donnell rolled out. Hirano jumped off the middle rope and was hit with a superkick from Hartson! Hartson checked on her friend and O’Donnell hit her with the Virginia Stomp (Curb Stomp)! O’Donnell rolled out of the ring and laughed as we cut away.
PRIMETIME CONTENDER TOURNAMENT
Angelica Matthews Vs. Ricky Rodriguez Vs. Kaito Hirano
It was time for the next match as we were set to see triple threat action. Hirano came to the ring first for the match up and was followed by Matthews. The fans came alive when Rodriguez hit the stage for his entrance. Kaito opened things up with a kick to Ricky and then turned to Angelica and locked up. Rodriguez broke things up and he pulled Hirano away and flipped him over with an arm drag. Matthews hit Rodriguez with a snap mare and then a hard kick to the back. She looked for a reverse chin lock but Rodriguez was able to get up to his feet and hit a belly to back suplex. Hirano stepped up and hit Rodriguez with a tornado kick! Hirano covered for two as Rodriguez kicked out. All three competitors were going back and forth to try and get the upper hand. Matthews had a moment where she rolled Hirano up from behind and almost had three before Rodriguez broke it up. Matthews tried to hit her Buyout (Implant DDT) on Rodriguez but he countered with a backdrop over the top rope. Hirano delivered a tope suicida and took Matthews out. He picked her up and tossed her into the steel steps. He climbed back into the ring and Rodriguez was there to hit To the Top (Springboard Cutter)! He covered and picked up the win.
WINNER: Ricky Rodriguez via pinfall @ 15:33
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Olivia Diaz Vs. Moon Doorells
The main event of the night was set to start as Diaz and Doorells made their way to the ring. The fans were buzzing as the two competitors were announced on their way down to the ring. Doorells and Diaz locked up to kick things off and struggled to take each other down. Diaz sent Doorells into the ropes but Doorells hit a springboard arm drag. Both popped back up and Diaz hit a neckbreaker on her opponent. Both quickly got up and Doorells hit a back elbow and then a monkey flip and Diaz landed on her feet. The fans cheered as the two were able to go back and forth as Diaz was the most fired up we’ve seen her in the series so far. Diaz started to hit hard forearms and caught Doorells with her Whiplash (Snapmare Facebuster). Diaz looked for a cover but just got two. Diaz kept the pressure on as she started to keep Doorells off balance with vertical suplexes. Diaz looked for a fourth but Doorells countered and struck her knee into the face of Diaz. Doorells used the opening to start striking with lefts and rights and capped off her Moon Sets at One (Lefts and rights followed by a running step up enziguri)! Moon covered and Olivia kicked out at two. Diaz tried to start to battle back and had an opening where she looked for Skid Row (Running Knee Strike) but Doorells was able to dodge it. Diaz stumbled up to her feet and was hit with the ATL Vice (RKO)! Doorells pulled Diaz up into position as she connected with her Full Moon (Backhead Crash to Front Flip Cutter) and the fans popped. She covered and picked up the pinfall win.
WINNER: Moon Doorells via pinfall @ 16:39
Moon celebrated as the Warfare Standings flashed on the jumbotron:
Bia - 14
Carter Adams - 14
Colton Callahan - 10
Leo Lions - 14
Lucas Branson - 14
Luna Bowman - 14
Moon Doorells - 21
Olivia Diaz - 0
SHURA - 0
Taylor Voight - 7
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
SHURA Vs. Colton Callahan
Our first match of the night saw Callahan and SHURA, both tied with 0 points, enter the ring with a determined look. SHURA ate the first few strikes from Callahan as he popped him with forearms. SHURA came back with hard chops as Callahan’s chest started to show bright red and break. SHURA ducked a clothesline and hit a backdrop driver. He covered and Callahan was able to kick out. Callahan was able to take SHURA down with a chop block and started work on his shoulder. Callahan stomped and pulled on the arm and shoulder of SHURA as his attacks became very targeted. Callahan lifted SHURA up and dropped SHURA’s shoulder right onto his knee with a shoulder breaker. SHURA looked in discomfort and Callahan used the ropes to try and pull and dislocate his shoulder. The two battled to the outside and SHURA hit a dragon suplex on the outside! SHURA started to pull Callahan up and Callahan pushed him shoulder first into the post on the outside. He rolled into the ring and Callahan went chasing after him. SHURA looked for the Kaimon Lariat (Clothesline from Hell) Callahan hit a pump kick to the shoulder. Callahan pulled SHURA down into the Lasso (Rings of Saturn) and forced SHURA to tap out!
WINNER: Colton Callahan via submission @ 14:29
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Carter Adams Vs. Leo Lions
The fans were clearly behind Lions as the match was set to start. Adams tripped up Lions as the match got underway and the two showed off some amazing mat wrestling as they went back and forth with holds and trip ups. The two popped up and Adams hit a big jumping knee out of nowhere that took Lions by surprise. Adams taunted around the ring and started to stomp on his opponent. Adams worked Lions over before hitting his Spite Buster (Spinning Brainbuster) and covering, just getting two. Lions started to fight back and ducked an incoming shot and hit a big German suplex. Lions hit a second German and was fired up as the fans got behind him. Lions went to the top and looked for the Lion Pounce (Cross Body from the top rope) but Adams caught him and delivered the Arrested Development (Heart Punch, followed by several leaping elbows to the chest)! Adams pulled Lions up and started to set up for the Blackout (Package Piledriver) but Lions countered into a small package roll up and picked up the win!
WINNER: Leo Lions via pinfall @ 11:44
Adams popped up and got in the face of the referee as Lions celebrated and left the ring.
So Sayeth the Dragon
The scene cuts backstage, where the imposing figure of The Titaness herself is standing in front of the camera. Eyes locked on the lens, her arms crossed over her chest but even then the bulging belly can be seen, showing how far along Sam is. Behind her paces 'The Dragon' Travis Levitt, his EW Spartan title over his shoulder as he paces back and forth.
Samantha Hamilton: It seems the Empire has been reborn. Fresh blood. Warfare. All sorts of new faces and bodies for the pyre. But even as The Empie rises, even as new warriors step up, there is still old blood to be spilled. Dragon....
Travis stops pacing, moving up beside Samantha and resting a hand on her shoulder. Glaring at the camera with a scowl as he shakes his head.
Travs Levitt: Austin Scott. Colton Callahan. You both want to play games. Both want to come for my title, and try and attack me from behind. I don't play that way, fellas. I'm The Dragon. I am the EW Spartan Champion. When I come for you, I come at you face-to-face. I wal right up to your toes, and I headbutt your fucking nose. I make sure you see me coming, because I AM The Dragon. I AM the EW Spartan Champion.
Travis pauses now, looking towards Samantha who merely sid eyes him and then grins. Travis gives her a nod and then looks towards the camera once more.
Travis Levitt: Someday soon, I'll end your little games, and I'll show you why I'm the champion. And the same can be said for anyone else in that locker room. If you want to try and step up. If you want to try and make your name. Then come for me. Come at me. Come for this.....
Travis slips his gold off his shoulder, holding it up for the camera and smiling.
Travis Levitt: And I'll burn you down.
Samantha Hamilton: So Sayeth The Dragon.
And the scene cuts to black.
Jonathan Daemon Vs. Jessi Wilson
We were ready for the next match as newcomer Jessi Wilson stood in the ring. Daemon made his way down slowly and walked around the ring slowly, making her wait. He finally climbed inside and the bell rang. Wilson charged and popped Daemon with a forearm to the face but it was all downhill from there. He was able to pull her in and started to unload vicious knees to her gut. She couldn’t get free and he delivered a belly to belly suplex. Daemon lifted Wilson up and delivered his Ritual Disembowelment III (Fireman’s Carry into Single knee kneeling gutbuster). Daemon worked Wilson over with right hands and started to pull her up. She tried to fight back but Daemon delivered the Twist of Cain (Vertical Suplex Piledriver). He covered and easily picked up the win.
WINNER: Jonathan Daemon via pinfall @ 4:01
That Girl. The It Girl
EARLIER IN THE DAY
“It Girl” Taylor Voight is walking through John F. Kennedy Airport after arriving in New York from California. She is on her cell phone when Empire Wrestling interviewer Kevin Olsen approaches Taylor. Taylor stops walking and rolls her eyes.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight(With a big smile on her face):I’ll definitely call you when I get back home from New York. I’ll text you later. K? Bye.
Taylor hangs up her phone and slides it into her purse.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:I didn’t exactly peg you for the kinda guy that hangs out at the airport waiting for wrestlers to talk to you. What next? Are you going to pull out a stack of eight by ten and ask me to sign them so you can sell them on the internet or something?
Kevin Olsen:Oh God no! I am simply doing my job, Taylor. My job as an Empire Wrestling interviewer. I am a professional.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:We’ll see about that, creeper.
Kevin Olsen:I am not a creeper! Look, thus far in the Warfare tournament you are one and one with seven points through two matches. I would just like to get your thoughts on your third match that is upcoming against Luna Bowman.
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:That abrasive bitch? She comes into this tournament thinking she is the bell of the ball and that we are all supposed to bow down to her. Hahaha! Girl, that spot has already been filled by me. So you can walk around thinking you’re hot shit and truthfully you seem like you got a lot going for you but I promise you that you don’t have as much going on as I do. What I am going to do is send your ass back to the boonies of Indiana with another L, girl.
Kevin Olsen:What makes you so confident, Taylor?
“It Girl” Taylor Voight:Look, I can give you some tired spiel of being the next great hope of this business. It is wrestling promo 101 and all of that is true…about me. I have already told and showed all of you what makes me great. So repeating would be futile. The bottom line is at the end of the day I’ll be getting another seven points at Hype on Monday. Simply because I am that girl.
Taylor smiles at the camera before abruptly walking away from Kevin.
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Taylor Voight Vs. Luna Bowman
Voight and Bowman were up next as it was time for the next Warfare Series match. Bowman’s strength was on display early on as she was able to toss Voight around the ring with takedowns. Bowman was aggressive with her elbow strikes and delivered a stalling suplex. Bowman tried to lock in a sleeper hold but Voight raked her fingers across Bowman’s eyes. Voight looked for a small package but Bowman kicked out. Voight and Bowman popped up and Voight delivered the Kickstart (Step Up Enziguri). Voight readied herself and delivered the Tay Drop (Code Red) as Bowman stood. She looked to the corner, wanting her Evil Intentions (Twisted Bliss) but Bowman was able to roll away. Voight jumped down and caught Bowman with a running knee to the face! Voight covered for two before Bowman kicked out. Bowman pulled herself up and started to fight back and hit a big powerslam. Both were up and Bowman hit the MWG Special (forward Russian legsweep)! Voight was up and looked for a elbow to the face but Bowman pulled her in and delivered the USS Indianapolis (Flowing snap DDT)! Bowman covered and picked up the pinfall win.
WINNER: Luna Bowman via pinfall @ 13:52
Where is My Mind
Kevin Olsen is standing next to “Spoiled” Summer Page in front of her locker room.
Kevin Olsen: I am here with, “Spoiled” Summer Page, who will be in a triple threat match tonight against Eve O’Donnell and Kimiko Hirano…
“Spoiled” Summer Page: That I am Kevin…
Kevin Olsen: Where is your head at going into the big match up, Summer?
Summer glances at Kevin.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: You should know by now, Kevin. Am I right?
Kevin smiles and nods his head.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: I thought so and now that has been settled Eve and Kimiko should also know where my mind is at. And it has been where my mind has been since my return to Empire Wrestling. Which is to become the Empire World Heavyweight Champion.
Kevin Olsen: Which stalled about a month ago when you were runner up in the number one contender battle royal.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Thanks for the reminder, Kev…
Kevin Olsen:What? It was no secret. We all saw what happened when Marilyn won the battle royal and became World Champion.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Fair point, Kevin, but do you actually think I am just going to give up on what my ultimate goal is?
Kevin shakes his head no.
“Spoiled” Summer Page: Exactly, Kevin! Now don’t get me wrong, I know who I am stepping into the ring with. Eve is a hell of a wrestler and not to be fooled with while Kimiko has accomplished so much in his career. And I am for sure no lt taking either of you lightly. Which is why my preparation for this match has been second to none and why I believe I am going to come out victorious tonight. Because me standing at the top of Empire Wrestling mountain holding the Empire Wrestling World Heavyweight title is the only option for me. Eve and Kimiko are more than welcome to try to stop me from accomplishing my goals but I assure both of you that you won’t be stopping me from becoming the next champion.
Summer smiles and walks away.
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Bia Vs. Lucas Branson
Bia and Branson were ready for the next match. The fans were split between the two as things got underway. They locked up and Branson tried to wrestle her down to the mat but Bia was able to hold her ground and hit a hip toss. Bia’s hard hitting attacks kept Branson off balance in the early going. She rocked him with a big headbutt and both were dazed. Bia’s power was shown as she hit a fall away slam and popped back up. Branson rolled out of the ring and she went after him. Branson hit a running dropkick that sent her flying into the barricade! Branson used the opening to roll her into the ring and went on the attack. He delivered an exploder suplex and was fired up. Branson pulled Bia in and delivered his Las Vegas Special (Double Arm DDT)! He covered and had a close two count as Bia just kicked out. He tried to slip into the Dead Man’s Hand (Arm Trap Crossface) but Bia was able to struggle and not let him get it locked in. Bia got to her feet and caught him with a Samoan Drop as he charged! Bia slapped her arms and pulled Branson up onto her shoulder and connected with Olympus Has Fallen (Big Ending)! She covered and Branson kicked out at two. She started to pull him up for another but Branson countered into the Triple 7s (RKO)! The fans were shocked as Branson pulled her up and hit another! Branson covered and the Warehouse rocked as Bia kicked out at two. Branson pulled her up and hit Luck Be With You (Roll of the Dice) and covered and Bia got her shoulder up just after three as she kept trying to fight!
WINNER: Lucas Branson via pinfall @ 18:44
Eve O’Donnell Vs. Summer Page Vs. Kimiko Hirano
The fans were buzzing as the next match was set to begin. Page was clearly the fan favorite as the three were in the ring. Kimiko Hirano walked over to O’Donnell and said a few things to her as Summer Page looked on confused. They gave each other a nod and turned to Page as they teamed up and attacked her. It was clear the two were set on hurting Page as they started to target her knees. The referee tried to interject and Eve pushed him down to the mat. Hirano had grabbed a chair and the two started to put Page’s knee in it and closed it up. O’Donnell held her down as Hirano went to the top. The crowd popped when Lacy Hartson made a dash to the ring and O’Donnell rolled out. Hirano jumped off the middle rope and was hit with a superkick from Hartson! Hartson checked on her friend and O’Donnell hit her with the Virginia Stomp (Curb Stomp)! O’Donnell rolled out of the ring and laughed as we cut away.
PRIMETIME CONTENDER TOURNAMENT
Angelica Matthews Vs. Ricky Rodriguez Vs. Kaito Hirano
It was time for the next match as we were set to see triple threat action. Hirano came to the ring first for the match up and was followed by Matthews. The fans came alive when Rodriguez hit the stage for his entrance. Kaito opened things up with a kick to Ricky and then turned to Angelica and locked up. Rodriguez broke things up and he pulled Hirano away and flipped him over with an arm drag. Matthews hit Rodriguez with a snap mare and then a hard kick to the back. She looked for a reverse chin lock but Rodriguez was able to get up to his feet and hit a belly to back suplex. Hirano stepped up and hit Rodriguez with a tornado kick! Hirano covered for two as Rodriguez kicked out. All three competitors were going back and forth to try and get the upper hand. Matthews had a moment where she rolled Hirano up from behind and almost had three before Rodriguez broke it up. Matthews tried to hit her Buyout (Implant DDT) on Rodriguez but he countered with a backdrop over the top rope. Hirano delivered a tope suicida and took Matthews out. He picked her up and tossed her into the steel steps. He climbed back into the ring and Rodriguez was there to hit To the Top (Springboard Cutter)! He covered and picked up the win.
WINNER: Ricky Rodriguez via pinfall @ 15:33
WARFARE SERIES MATCH
Olivia Diaz Vs. Moon Doorells
The main event of the night was set to start as Diaz and Doorells made their way to the ring. The fans were buzzing as the two competitors were announced on their way down to the ring. Doorells and Diaz locked up to kick things off and struggled to take each other down. Diaz sent Doorells into the ropes but Doorells hit a springboard arm drag. Both popped back up and Diaz hit a neckbreaker on her opponent. Both quickly got up and Doorells hit a back elbow and then a monkey flip and Diaz landed on her feet. The fans cheered as the two were able to go back and forth as Diaz was the most fired up we’ve seen her in the series so far. Diaz started to hit hard forearms and caught Doorells with her Whiplash (Snapmare Facebuster). Diaz looked for a cover but just got two. Diaz kept the pressure on as she started to keep Doorells off balance with vertical suplexes. Diaz looked for a fourth but Doorells countered and struck her knee into the face of Diaz. Doorells used the opening to start striking with lefts and rights and capped off her Moon Sets at One (Lefts and rights followed by a running step up enziguri)! Moon covered and Olivia kicked out at two. Diaz tried to start to battle back and had an opening where she looked for Skid Row (Running Knee Strike) but Doorells was able to dodge it. Diaz stumbled up to her feet and was hit with the ATL Vice (RKO)! Doorells pulled Diaz up into position as she connected with her Full Moon (Backhead Crash to Front Flip Cutter) and the fans popped. She covered and picked up the pinfall win.
WINNER: Moon Doorells via pinfall @ 16:39
Moon celebrated as the Warfare Standings flashed on the jumbotron:
Bia - 14
Carter Adams - 14
Colton Callahan - 10
Leo Lions - 14
Lucas Branson - 14
Luna Bowman - 14
Moon Doorells - 21
Olivia Diaz - 0
SHURA - 0
Taylor Voight - 7