Ascension 11

[Phoenix]

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Connor: It may not be Kingdom Come, but we have two big rematches here on Ascension as we have the Elite X and Tag Team Championships on the line.

Cohen: Two men who fought with every tooth and nail, even taking out our announce table, Karnage and Frankie Smith will collide one more time as the Elite X Title is on the line and will open the show. Hopefully our announce table will last longer this time around.

Connor: And Teach N' Kurtesy will look to hold off Heavy Artillery from their second assault in their search for gold. Will the Champions successful defend or be dethroned? It's all happening tonight along with the unlikely team of James Baker and Mr. Baller teaming up against Cardiffcam and John Smith in a Mayhem Rules match, as well as a mini rematch from the King For A Day Elimination Chamber as Chris Beckford faces off against Austin Reynolds.

Cohen: Not to mention the match between Phoenix and Doug Crashin, should be an encounter to remember!

Connor: But also, to cap it all off. We'll see Steamboat Ricky for the first time since Kingdom Come and he has requested some air time to say a few words to the WZCW fans. What will he say? Find out later tonight. But let's kick off with the Elite X Title rematch, it takes place right now!

 

[Phoenix]

Anderson: The following contest, scheduled for one-fall is for the Elite X championship!

In Too Deep hits and Frankie comes out onto the entrance ramp, his belt around his waist.

Anderson: Introducing first, from Dublin, Ireland, the Elite X champion, Frankie Smith!

Frankie walks down the entrance ramp and gets into the ring. He takes off his Elite X title and holds it over his head, looking around at the booing crowd.

Connor: Frankie must be feeling confident; he already beat Karnage at the biggest show of the year.

Cohen: You just don’t get Karnage, do you? He’ll be more pissed off now and he’ll use that to his advantage!

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Karnage stomps out onto the stage, looking absolutely murderous. He quickly walks down the ramp and gets into the ring, going straight for Frankie. Karnage hits Frankie with a right hand and Frankie responds immediately, as the referee quickly calls for the bell. Both men keep viciously laying right hand after right hand until Karnage gains the advantage and Irish Whips Frankie into the ropes. Karnage goes to clothesline Frankie as he bounces off the ropes, but Frankie ducks under it. Frankie bounces off the ropes opposite and goes for a lariat of his own, but Karnage ducks under that. Karnage grabs Frankie around the waist to go for the German Suplex, but Frankie elbows his way out and turns around, trying to grab Karnage for a belly-to-belly suplex, but Karnage powers out by breaking Frankie’s grip and pushing him away. Both men stare at each other, breathing heavily for a few moments while the crowd applaud loudly.

Connor: These men just seem to know each other too well by now!

Cohen: Greatness cancels out greatness!

Both Frankie and Karnage slowly walk into the middle of the ring. They trash talk for a moment before locking up. Karnage uses his superior power to back Frankie into the ropes, but Frankie quickly breaks the tie-up and delivers a drop kick to Karnage’s legs, causing Karnage to fall neck-first into the top rope. He stumbles backwards into Frankie, who tries to hook Karnage’s arms for the G-Force, but Karnage struggles out of it and rolls out of the ring as the crowd boo loudly. Karnage walks around the ring, eyeing up Frankie as the referee starts counting him out. Frankie leans back into the corner, waiting for Karnage. Finally Karnage gets up on the apron and into the ring. Frankie runs at Karnage, but Karnage catches him out of nowhere with a spear! He goes for the cover, 1... 2... kick out by Frankie. With a sick smile, Karnage starts to go to work on Frankie’s now hurt mid-section.

Connor: Wow, you have to hand it to Karnage, he waited for the right opportunity to deliver that devastating spear!

Karnage locks in a bear hug on Frankie, who’s still on the mat. Frankie shouts out in pain, trying to reach out for the ropes. Karnage uses the bear hug on Frankie to roll him over onto his shoulders, 1... 2... Frankie rolls off his back. Frankie starts to fade as Karnage refuses to relinquish his grip. With a burst of energy, Frankie puts his hands together and aims a punch at Karnage’s hands, causing the grip to break. He quickly gets to his feet before Karnage can get to both feet and delivers an Enziguiri to Karnage’s head. Karnage falls back to the mat dazed and Frankie goes for the pin, 1... 2... kick out by Karnage. Frankie uses the ropes to help him to his feet while clutching his abdomen. Karnage gets to his feet to as Frankie backs him into the corner. Frankie uses all his strength to place Karnage on the top rope and climbs up after him. Frankie gets Karnage into the superplex position, but Karnage starts resisting with shots to Frankie’s head. Karnage pushes Frankie off the top rope and jumps off, hitting a big shoulder block. He crawls over to Frankie for the pin, 1... 2... Frankie kicks out. Karnage shakes his head then goes to put Frankie back in the bearhug, but Frankie is ready for it this time, grabbing Karnage’s arms and locking in the Anaconda Vise! Karnage screams out in pain, and starts shaking violently, trying to get out of the submission in a panic. He quickly delivers a knee to Frankie’s midsection, causing Frankie to break the hold and grab his ribs in pain. Karnage quickly crawls over to the corner, trying to catch his breath. He gets up, and stands in the corner, setting up Frankie for the Early Release. Frankie gets up and Karnage runs at him, but Frankie ducks under it. Karnage smashes into the opposite turnbuckles at full speed, bouncing off it and into Frankie who hits the G Force! Frankie goes for the pin, 1...2... Karnage gets a shoulder up.

Copeland: Wow, and we thought they couldn’t top their Kingdom Come match!

Connor: But will it end the same way as their Kingdom Come match?

Both men lie on the mat for a moment with the ref counting. At 4, Frankie gets up and starts to pick up Karnage. Karnage quickly grabs Frankie by the leg, twisting Frankie around and locking in the Ankle Lock! Frankie tries to go for the ropes but Karnage drags him back to the middle of the ring. Frankie suddenly rolls forward, rolling up Karnage, 1... 2... kick out! Both men are on the mat again, but this time Karnage is the first one to stir. He gets up and picks up Frankie. He throws a right hand, which Karnage returns. They keep exchanging punches until Frankie blocks one and quickly hits a Diamond Cutter on Karnage! He crawls over for the pin, 1... 2... Frankie kicks out again. Frankie shouts out in anger and pulls himself to his feet. He measures Karnage, getting ready for the Final Message. Karnage slowly gets to his feet and he’s met with a kick to the stomach from Frankie. Frankie sets up Karnage for the move, but Karnage reverses, sending Frankie overhead with a back body drop. Frankie quickly gets back up, holding his midsection. He walks into the waiting Karnage, who hits the Solitary Confinement. 1...2...3!

Anderson: Here is your winner and NEW Elite X champion, Karnage!

Karnage is handed the belt. He holds the belt to his chest while catching his breath. He stands up, leaning against the ropes and holds it up high with a vicious smile on his face.

Cohen: He’s done it! Karnage wins his first title! Enjoy it CC, a historic moment right now!

Connor: Well no matter how evil Karnage can be, he never fails to impress!


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We cut backstage to a limo arriving at the arena, the back door opens and out steps a tired Ricky alone. He walks towards the camera and looks focused, he walks into the arena, he asks a stage hand for directions and walks further in. Eventually he reaches the door to Vance Bateman’s office and enters immediately inside.

Connor: Well we know why Ricky’s here, but I wonder what he wants with Bateman?

Cohen: A rematch no doubt!

Connor: Not going to happen. What with Redemption’s Unification Match set in stone already as of last night on Meltdown. Regardless, we will find out answers from Ricky later tonight!

 

[Phoenix]

Anderson: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall!

"The Guillotine" By Escape The Fate plays as CardriffCam walks out on stage. He smiles smugly at the crowd as he stands with his hands on his hips.

Anderson: Introducing first, from Cardriff, Wales, weighing in at 190 lbs, CardriffCam!

CardriffCam walks down the entrance ramp. Before he hits the ring, he does his signature sniper pose and then slides into the ring. “Sound of Madness” by Shinedown starts playing as John Smith walks out onto the stage. John Smith stares his partner down as he walks down the ramp.

Anderson: And his partner, from London, England, weighing in at 250 lbs, John Smith!

Connor: Tonight John Smith and CardriffCam are teaming up for the first time to take on the new team of Mr. Baller and James Baker. Jack, how will Smith and Cardriff be able to co-exist after Mayhem Madness at Kingdom Come.

Cohen: How indeed CC? Cardriff pinned Smith in that match to become Mayhem champion for the moment, but that was an anything and everything takes all match. To win, these two professionals should be aware they most focus on their opponents.

Smith enters the ring for a brief stare down with his opponent as “We Fly High” by Jim Jones plays. Mr. Baller walks out, hoping back and forth, looking very confident tonight.

Anderson: And their opponents, first, from Miami, Florida, weighing in at 220 lbs, Mr. Baller!

Mr Baller stops just short of the stage and points at his opponents, trash talking them. “Hail Mary” by 2Pac plays as James Baker comes out to a huge roar from the audience. He walks down, shouting wazz up and high fifing fans. He slaps Mr. Ballers back and they both slide into the ring.

Anderson: And his partner, from Compton, California, weighing in at 232 lbs, James Baker!

Connor: Mr. Baker and Mr. Baller looked impressive in their first match as a team, let’s see if they can keep the momentum going.

Cohen: Did you just call them both Misters??? Anyway, yes, they should have the small edge, having teamed once before. However both teams will pick up big ground with a win here as the tag division is once again looking for new teams.

The ref rings the bell. Baller and Cardriff are starting it off. Both men go for a lockup, Baller quickly counters with an arm drag. Cardriff up quickly, charges at Baller, but Baller counters with another arm drag. Baller quickly up hits a rising Cardriff with a drop kick. Goes for the cover and only gets a 1 count. Baller and Cardriff stare at each other for a moment, then lock up. Baller quickly applies a headlock. Cardriff pushes Baller into the ropes and bends over to flip him. Baller counters with a swinging neck breaker. Baller is jumping with excitement and the crowd starts getting behind him. He waits for Cardriff to stand and goes for a Springboard Back Elbow. Cardriff charges at the flying Baller and knocks him face forward with a running shoulder. Cardriff picks Baller up and Irish whips him across the ring. Baker with the blind tag. Cardriff goes for a clothesline. Baller ducks it. Baller back off the ropes hits a clothesline on Cardriff as Baker tackles him low from behind. Baker goes for a pin, gets a 2 count. Baker picks Cardiff up, Irish whips him into the corner. Baker runs, connects with a clothesline. He grabs Cardriffs head and nails him with a Bulldog. Baker makes the tag to Baller who goes up top. Leg drop connects.

Connor: Baller and Baker working exceptionally well early on.

Cohen: Those boys are simply getting cocky right now. Make one mistake and these tough brutes will but their money where their mouth is.

Connor: In it?

Cohen: Don’t be smart.

Baller goes for the cover. 1... 2... Smith runs in with a boot. The ref tries to make him leave and he continues to taunt Baller. The ref gets him out and Baller shouts back at him. He turns and Cardriff hits him with a High Angle Spinebuster. Cardriff rolls and Smith tags his arm. Smith in, he begins stomping away at Baller. Smith picks him up and Irish Whips hard into the corner. Baller bounces back slowly and Smith picks him up for a Military Press Slam. He taunts Baker across the ring before dropping Baller. Smith picks Baller up and throws him into the corner. Smith with some early strikes, starts chocking Baller. Ref counts to 4 and Smith lets go just before 5. Ref is warning Smith. Meanwhile Cardriff starts chocking Baller. Baker jumps in and the ref stops him. Baker argues with the ref as Cardriff holds Baller while Smith punches him. Smith tag Cardriff in and Cardiff starts booting Baller in the corner. He pulls Baller from the corner, makes him face the middle of the ring, and hits an Atomic Drop on him. Baller stumbles then falls to the mat not far from Bakers corner. Cardriff walks from behind and applies an STF. Baller screams in pain. Baker reaches for Ballers hand and Baller slowly tries to crawl to Baker. Cardriff suddenly lets go and elbows Baker to the floor. Cardriff pulls Baller back to his corner and tags in Smith. Smith stomps on Baller. He picks him up and hits a Straightjacket suplex. He goes for the cover. 1... 2... Baker breaks it up. Ref tries getting Baker out, Cardriff comes in and him and Smith stomp Baller.

Connor: Smith and Cardriff continue to cheat in this match. Baller has had no chance in recover so far.

Cohen: Smith and Cardriff aren’t cheating. They’re bending the rules to their advantage. The winner of tonights tag title match had better take notice of... ‘CardSmith’.

Cardriff and Smith slap hands and the ref assumes they tagged. Cardriff picks Baller up and pushes him into the corner. He Irish Whips him across the ring and Baller runs up the turnbuckle. Whisper in the Wind connects on Cardriff. Both men slowly crawl to their corners. Cardriff gets to his first. Smith comes running in and stomps on Baller before he tags. He pulls him back a bit and then slowly backs to his corner. He tells Cardriff that he’ll show him how to finish. Smith looks to hit a spear. Baller is slow to his feet. Smith runs at him. Baller jumps over Smith. Smith runs into a boot by Baker. Smith slowly turns and Baller hits him with a Hurricanrana. Baller makes the tag to Baker. Baker runs in and knocks Smith down with a forearm. He follows with a clothesline. Baker charges at Cardriff and knocks him to the floor. Baker turns back to Smith and punches him into the corner. Baker with an Irish whip, Smith reverses. Baker in the corner, Smith charges. Baker moves and Smith eats turnbuckle. Smith slowly turns and Baker hits the Shinning Wizard. Baker goes for a Bulldog. Cardriff enters the ring. Baker hits him with a clothesline as he hits the Bulldog on Smith. Baker pumps the crowd up as he waits to hit Da Xtreme Knockout on Smith. Baker sets Smith up for it. Cardriff runs at him, but Baller intervenes, hitting a jumping DDT on Cardriff. Baker shouts his approval and hits a big DDT on Smith. Baker with the cover. 1... 2... 3.

Anderson: Here are your winners, James Baker and Mr. Baller!

Connor: What an exciting finish, Baker cleans house and picks up the win. Him and Mr. Baller are now 2-0 as a team.

Cohen: It was a lucky tag that lead to their victory. Smith and Cardriff had this match won.

Connor: Not tonight Jack, but up next ‘The Incredible One’ takes on ‘The Eternal One’, should be an interesting bout.

Baller and Baker celebrate in the ring. They each pose to the crowd on opposite turnbuckles. Smith lies in the ring as Cardriff rolls out of the ring and shakes his head as he walks back.

 

[Phoenix]

Anderson: This match is scheduled for one fall…

Green strobe lights fill the arena as Crashin appears on top of the ramp with “Black Betty” by Ram Jam playing to the crowd. As the smoke clears, a solitary spotlight comes down on Crashin. He begins to make his way down to the ring as he yells some abuse at the fans that flank the ramp.

Anderson: Introducing first, weighing in at 240 pounds, from Yokohama, Japan, The Incredible one, Doug Crashin!

Connor: That’s not the way to make fans around these parts.

Cohen: He doesn’t care, CC. This business is all about winning and most of the time, fans slow you down.

Crashin reaches the ring and is still yelling some abuse at the fans. Crashin poses at the steps for a second and then enters the ring. A mic comes down and Crashin introduces himself to the fans, which is met by a flurry of boos.

“Walking dead” by DJ Z-trip and Chester Bennington hits the arena and wild cheering takes over the crowd as Phoenix comes out a good applause from the crowd. The camera pans around the crowd and as the lyrics begin, a single light appears on Phoenix who is now standing on the stage. He puts his arms straight out for a second and then begins to walk to the ring.

Anderson: And his opponent, weighing in at 213 pounds, from the Great Beyond, The Eternal One, Phoenix!

Connor: A great reception for Phoenix tonight but we will have to see if Garth Black makes an appearance in this match. Phoenix’s entrance music played after Garth’s win last night and he may want to see why…

Phoenix reaches the ring and walks up the steps. He eyes up Crashin and gets into the ring. He does his taunt once more as the referee makes his final checks and calls for the bell.

Both men tie up in the middle of the ring as they both look for the early advantage. Crashin uses his slight weight advantage and pushes Phoenix into the corner. The referee intervenes and as Crashin backs out of the corner to break the hold, he unleashes a punch that lands flush with the jaw of his opponent. Phoenix is stunned for a second and recoils out of the corner, clutching his jaw. Crashin is quick to take advantage though and follows Phoenix as he makes his way over the ring. Crashin grabs the back of Phoenix’s head and takes him to the canvas with a belly to back Suplex. Phoenix looks slightly worse for ware after taking two heavy shots to the head. Crashin clambers on top of him and manages a one count before Phoenix powers out. Both men get to their feet as they look to make quick work of their opponent. Crashin runs at Phoenix and Phoenix lands a knee to Crashin’s gut. Crashin is bent double as Phoenix goes on the attack. Phoenix lands a fisherman’s Suplex and holds on for the pin. However, Crashin is too fresh and kicks out almost immediately.

Connor: A very even start to this match so far.

Cohen: It’s not the start that these men are worrying about. It’s the end of the match that means everything.

P.C.P by the Manic Street Preachers hits the arena and the stroke lights of the arena begin to flicker. After a few seconds, Garth Black appears on the Ascension stage. Black stands on the ramp for a few seconds as he glares at Phoenix, who meets his gaze. Black begins to move down the ramp as Crashin tries to catch Phoenix off guard with a quick roll up. Phoenix kicks out at 2 though and springs to his feet. Crashin and Phoenix meet in the ring once more as they tie up again. Crashin takes Phoenix into a side headlock and then takes him down with a flip as he begins to pick apart his opponent. Phoenix transitions out and both men get to their feet. Crashin and Phoenix get to their feet and both men are aware of the threat from Garth on the outside. Black has reached the ring and is telling Phoenix that he is only out to watch the match. Crashin takes Phoenix to the mat once again with a drop toe hold and begins to work on him again. Phoenix looks to be in some trouble as Crashin locks in the cross-face Crashin. Phoenix looks as though he is about to tap out. His hand is raised and about to drop to the mat. Garth gets onto the apron and argues with the ref as Phoenix taps out. Crashin holds the submission for a second longer and then lets it go.

Connor: I don’t believe this. I thought that Black would be out here to dent the hopes of Phoenix after last night but he is still helping his partner.

Cohen: This is a damn travesty. Crashin is getting screwed!

Crashin goes over to Black who automatically jumps off of the apron and signals to him that he is innocent. Crashin turns back around after a second or two and Phoenix is getting to his feet. Crashin tries to land a lariat but Phoenix ducks underneath his arm and rolls Crashin up into a small package. The referee counts a long 2 and Crashin kicks out. Phoenix gets to his feet and waits for his opponent to do the same. Crashin rises and turns into a step up enziguiri from Phoenix that takes him to the canvas once again. Phoenix locks in the camel clutch and Crashin looks to be in a lot of trouble. Garth Black on the outside is wondering over to the time-keepers area. The referee catches him, out of the corner of his eye, picking up a chair and a microphone. Black heads back towards the ring and the referee thinks that he is planning on attacking someone. He gets up and walks over the ring to meet Black thinking that he wants to get involved. Black protests his innocence as Crashin taps out. The referee is too busy with Black though and for the second time in the match, he has missed a decision.

Cohen: Are you kidding me, referee!? You miss two massive decisions! Fire this clown!

Phoenix lets go of the hold and walks over to the referee who is still arguing with Black. He pulls his shirt and tells him that he had Crashin tapping out. Phoenix shoots Black a dark look as Black sets up the chair on the outside of the ring and sits down on it. Phoenix turns around again and tries to continue his offence. Crashin is just getting to his feet as Phoenix heads over to him and as he grabs Crashin’s head, Crashin hits the Crashin Cutter. He rolls Phoenix over and the referee counts the 1…2…3.

Anderson: Here is your winner… The Incredible One, Doug Crashin!

Connor: A great match there that was riddled with controversy.

Phoenix gets to his feet as Crashin rolls out of the ring. Black gets out of his seat and gets into the ring.

Black: After last night, I couldn’t sit by and watch this match without knowing what was going on between us. Your match didn’t go the way you planned tonight but hey, we are still a tag team.

Phoenix gets to his feet slowly and walks over to Black. He grabs his hand with the microphone in it and pulls it towards himself.

Phoenix: My match didn’t go the way I wanted it to because you screwed me over!

He pushes Black and Black looks shocked. Phoenix rolls out of the ring and walks up the ramp.

Connor: Well ladies and gentlemen; we may be seeing the end of Second Coming.

Cohen: It’s about time Phoenix cut that dead weight.

 

[Phoenix]

Anderson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

"Headstrong" by Trapt begins playing as Austin Reynolds makes his way out to the entrance ramp. He spreads his arms out and points to his star tattoos before making his way down to the ring. The crowd boos him as he talks smack with some of the fans at ringside. He slides into the ring and points to the star tattoo on his arm.

Anderson: Introducing first, from London, England, he stands 6'0" and weighs 190 lbs, Austin Reynolds!

"Enya Stomp" by Gammer and Re-Con hits the sound system as Chris Beckford makes his way out. He spreads his arms before darting to the ring, sliding in and doing a backflip off the turnbuckle.

Anderson: And his opponent, from Leeds, England, he stands 6'1" and weighs 226 lbs, Chris Beckford!

Connor: These two men fought valiantly in the KFAD match at KC, but both came up short. Reynolds especially got the bad end of the stick as he took three finishers before getting pinned.

Cohen: And it just proves they were not ready for that hellacious structure CC. Though I never expected that wounded duck Payne to take advantage of the heavy favorites like he did..

The ref signals for the bell as the two men circle each other. Beckford goes to lock up but Reynolds quickly gets a side headlock on Beckford and wrenches at his neck. Beckford backs up and sends Reynolds into the ropes and connects with a dropkick on Reynolds on the rebound. Beckford quickly follows up with a high elevation legdrop but misses as Reynolds moves out of the way. Both get up and Reynolds connects with a dropkick of his own, knocking Beckford to the corner. As Beckford makes his way out, Reynolds rolls forward and connects with a spinning heel kick. He covers Beckrod and gets a 2 count.

Connor: As expected with these two, we're seeing some fast paced action early.

Cohen: They look like a couple of monkeys out there fighting over a banana.

Reynolds drags Beckford up and connects with a few rights before whipping him into the ropes. Reynolds goes for a roaring elbow but Beckford rolls through and springboards off the ropes and connects with an elbow of his own. Beckford gets to his feet and goes for a standing moonsault on the downed Reynolds, and connects, immediately covering for a 2 count. Beckford goes the side of the apron and waits for Reynolds to get up. Beckford springboards and goes for a dropkick, but Reynolds side steps him and Beckford crashes hard into the mat. Reynolds quickly moves to the apron and goes for a springboard diving headbutt, connection on Beckford. Reynolds covers and gets a two count.

Cohen: Reynolds once again looks impressive tonight. He's putting on a show that shows he is the Ratings Winner.

Connor: He's in control of this match right now Cohen, can he keep up this pace?

Reynolds pulls Beckford up and whips him into the ropes and runs forward and connects with a leg lariat, draping his leg across Beckford's throat. Reynolds gets up and poses for the crowd and gets booed loudly in response. Reynolds moves to the apron once more and waits for Beckford to get up. Reynolds jumps off the rope and goes for his finisher the Ego Crush, landing on Beckford's shoulders. Beckford is able to push him off however, and kicks Reynolds in the midsection and sets up for the Cross Drop. Reynolds pushes him into the corner and hits a clothesline. Beckford drops down in the corner and Reynolds slams his fist in frustration. He begins punching away at Beckford before beginning to choke him with his foot. The ref begins the 5 count, but Reynolds refuses to break the hold.

Cohen: What is that idiot doing? He's going to get himself disqualified.

Connor: It appears he's taking his frustrations out on Beckford. That loss in the KFAD match must weigh heavily on Reynold's mind.

The ref reaches five but Reynolds continues choking Beckford. The ref has no choice but to call for the bell.

Anderson: Here is your winner as a result of a Disqualification, Chris Beckford!

The crowd boos as Reynolds continues choking Beckford before beginning to pound away at him. He drags him from the corner and throws him to the outside. He follows Beckford and stomps away at him before pulling him up and whips him into the rail. Beckford winces in pain as Reynolds follows up with another leg lariat, sending Beckford over into the crowd. Reynolds stands and looks around as he gets another chorus of boos. Reynolds reaches over the rail and drags him back over the rail. He punches away at him before whipping him hard into the ring post. Beckford bounces head first off it and collapses to the ground.

Cohen: Look at the fire in Reynold's eyes! He's dissecting Beckford physically.

Connor: Well Beckford gets the win tonight, but I don't think he's going to enjoy it. And it doesn't look like Reynolds is done yet.

Reynolds walks over and picks Beckford up once more, slamming him head first into the announcer's table. He pushes him on top and Reynolds climbs up. He sets Beckford up and connects with the Ratings Killer. The table doesn't break and Beckford lands hard on top of it. Reynolds gets to his feet and raises his arm up, pointing to his start tattoo as the crowd boos him again before jumping off the table and walking towards the back. The ref slides out and checks on Beckford, who looks to be knocked out.

Connor: Reynolds definitely showed he is a force to be reckoned with, I think that was a message intended for the locker room Cohen.

Cohen: No question about it CC, I think that caught a lot of people's attention in the back.

Connor: Who knows, maybe one of these two might end up challenging Karnage for the Elite X title! Speaking of titles, Ladies and Gentleman, I'm just receiving word that Chuck Myles has announcement to give right now, we're going to him live via satellite. Mr. Myles, quite suprised to see you on the show, I assume Bateman gave you the go ahead?

Myles: I don't need Bateman to give me the go ahead, but thank you for having me here.

Connor: So what is the news you have for us regarding a title match?

Myles: Well I can announce that after some discussion between both contenders and also in agreement with his win this week on Meltdown that Showtime Cougar has been granted a title shot for the EurAsian Championship. Thus we will be having a Kingdom Come rematch at Redemption, Big Dave vs. Showtime Cougar II for the EurAsian Championship is officially on the card!

Connor: Wonderful news, and will this be a standard match or a special rule added?

Myles *smirking*: Undecided but watch this space...

Connor: Well it's confirmed, Big Dave will defend the EurAsian Championship against Showtime Cougar in a Kingdom Come rematch at Redemption. This is the second confirmed match after the Three Way Dance Unification Match for the World Heavyweight Championship was made last night on Meltdown. WZCW Redemption is certainly hotting up already!

Cohen: You're telling me! Speaking of hotting up, Ascension is getting hotter with the Tag Titles up next, watch Teach N' Kurtesy successfully defend their belts against the challengers that somehow will just keep on challenging, Heavy Artillery!

 

[Phoenix]

Anderson: The following tag team contest, scheduled one fall is for the WZCW Tag Team Championship!

"Carry On Wayward Son" hits over with both members of Heavy Artillery coming through the curtain. They pose at the top of the ramp before making their way down, sliding under the ropes and posing on the turnbuckles.

Anderson: Introducing first, the challengers. At a combined weight of 458 pounds, Max Karzai and Jordan Lights, Heavy Artillery!

Connor: Well we got another title match on the line as Bateman saw fit to give Heavy Artillery a shot at the title given how Kingdom Come ended for them!

Cohen: That’s rubbish CC, they should have accepted the loss and earn their shot like the men they should be. Just look at the recap

Heavy Artillery push Phoenix over the top rope and as he crashes to the floor below, they go outside to attack him. Teach and Kurtesy are putting a beating on Black.

On the outside, Phoenix is being decimated by Heavy Artillery. Black lands a DDT to Teach and then a hurricarana to Kurtesy. He looks outside and sees Phoenix being attacked by Heavy Artillery. However, he does not do anything and simply continues his assault of the champions.

The referee is trying to break up the beating on the outside and as Kurtesy lands a flush low-blow on Black with the ref unaware. Teach comes from behind Black and takes him down with a bone crushing Suplex as he reels from the low blow. Both men apply the Teaching Kurtesy and as the referee turns around to notice the hold, Black taps out. He signals for the bell as Karzai slides into the ring in an attempt to save the match, only it is too late. The referee signals for the bell and the match is over. Karzai holds his head in his hands as he knows that they have blown it.

Teach and Kurtesy roll out of the ring and begin to make their way up the ramp. Lights joins Karzai in the ring and looks equally distraught. Karzai makes a beeline towards the referee, signalling that not both of the men who applied the hold to Black were legal and hence should be negated. Lights stops Karzai with a hand on his shoulder and both exit looking broken hearted.

Connor: As you can see, only one member of the team is allowed to get the win, Bateman is justifying the action that the referee should have amended himself.

Cohen: You’re questioning the integrity of the ref now? Pretty soon you’ll be asking for action replays to back a three count!

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The crowd get into a mixed reaction to see William Teach and Steve Kurtesy enter onto the stage with their arms raised in the air holding their tag team belts in the air. They head down the ramp smiling and discussing amongst themselves before they roll under the ropes and hold the belts in the air before trash talking to their opponents.

Harrys: Their opponents, at a combined weight of 471 pounds, the WZCW Tag Team Champions, Dr. Steven Kurtesy, William Teach, Teach N’ Kurtesy!

Connor: Given they just had their first defence of the titles at Kingdom Come, will they venture well in their second defence?

Cohen: Of course. They let Heavy Artillery think they’re better by giving them the minor losses. But lets see what a superior team really is!

The referee takes the belts and raises them in the air before handing them to the timekeeper and signals for the bell as Karzai and Teach will start this match. Teach goes for the jumping calf kick which Karzai ducks, runs at the ropes and takes down his opponent with a clothesline. Teach is back up as Karzai takes him down with an armdrag followed by a fist to the head. Karzai then tags in Jordan Lights and they double team on Teach by picking him up and double irish whipping him, Karzai drops to the mat which Teach leaps over right into a dropkick from Lights who follows with a quick cover 1…….2..kickout by Teach who’s taken quite a bit of offence from Heavy Artillery.

Lights gets Teach up and irish whips him into the corner, he runs straight after him and hits a shoulder into Teach’s abs. He gets on a knee, grabs the ropes and thrusts his shoulder back into Teach’s abs again, and repeats the process for a couple more times before the referee counts up to four. Teach drops down in the corner as Lights paces out and then hits a running knee on Teach. He goes back to Karzai and tags him in, Karzai immediately drags Teach out of the corner by a single leg and uses it to turn Teach onto his chest while applying a single leg boston crab. Teach tries to hold back the pain by gritting his teeth and crawls to his right side, not going for the ropes but trying to reach for his corner.

Connor: With so much offence from the challengers is Teach going to give up the belts right here and now? Or will be able to make the unlikely tag?

Cohen: It’s the champions, anything is likely!

Teach continues to try and crawl around to Kurtesy despite the Karzai keeping a strong lock of his hold. With Kurtesy trying to reach out as far as he can, even going through the middle and bottom rope to make it easier for his partner. The ref keeps asking Teach if he will quit but he shouts “No!” and keeps responding to the ref’s request to quit. He lays against the mat, he gets up on his hands, takes a deep breath and goes for one last reach and tags in Kurtesy who rushes in and hits a dropkick to the back of Karzai’s head who relinquishes the hold and drops to the mat, as Teach rolls out to the outside. Karzai gets back up as Kurtesy gives a chop to the chest, causing the crowd to chant “WOOO!”, Kurtesy chops again, “WOOO!”, and again, “WOOO!” before irish whipping Karzai and catches him with the neckbreaker. Kurtesy quickly rushes over and applies a headlock to Karzai but he lays his foot on the bottom rope and Kurtesy has to let go much to his disappointment.

Karzai holds on to the ropes as he gets back up so Kurtesy can’t apply his holds, he turns around and is caught by a ready Kurtesy who locks Karzai’s head to his side he paces around the ring slow and looks at Light and gives him a taunt before planting Karzai’s head to the canvas with a DDT. Lights tries to get in the ring but the referee prevents him as Kurtesy goes for a cover, the ref turns and counts Karzai down 1……2….kickout by Karzai. Kurtesy gets back up and tags in Teach who still looks rather fatiqued, Teach confers with Kurtesy as they both smile and go to apply the Teaching Kurtesy to Karzai who screams in pain.

Cohen: Haha! Poetic justice. Heavy Artillery’s second attempt at gold ends in the same move.

Connor: I’m sure that the ref isn’t going to make the same mistake again!

Suddenly Lights climbs in and takes out Teach to release his end of the hold followed by an elbow drop on Kurtesy who lets go of the Kommon Kurtesy, but accidentally knocks out the referee while doing so. Teach is back up as he is met with a fist from Lights, followed by a second and a third. He then locks on a Northern Lights hold, signalling for the C.Y.A but Teach knees him below the belt, giving a low blow, causing Lights to fall to the floor and is then kicked to the outside by Teach. Kurtesy is standing out on the other side, he heads over to the timekeeper and snatches one of the belts from him, he calls over to Teach who looks at him and catches the belt from his partner throwing it to him.

Karzai is slowly getting back up onto his feet, holding on to his back, leaning against the ropes as Teach stands there waiting for him to get up with the belt in his hands. Karzai is taking his time. Teach stands ready to pounce, he runs at the opposite ropes to get momentum but is suddenly whacked with a steel chair to his back, he looks in pain and drops the belt as Karzai turns around and hits the Crazy Train directly on the belt, at the same time, Kurtesy is taken out by the same steel chair on the outside, a shot delivered by Lights. Karzai goes for the cover on the fallen Teach, sliding the belt out of sight of the ref who is only stirring out of unconsciousness, 1………….2………….3. The crowd uproars in delight at the sight of the third count.

Anderson: Here are your winners and NEW WZCW Tag Team Champions, Heavy Artillery!

Connor: They did it! They have avenged the injustice that Teach N’ Kurtesy pulled at Kingdom Come and we have new Tag Team Champions!

Cohen: Injustice?! Teach just took a steel chair to the back and had his head landed first right on top of his belt! We should have had a disqualification!

Lights climbs in the ring as he embraces Karzai in the centre of the ring as they both receive the belts from the referee. They have their hands raised in the air as they celebrate to the crowd with big smiles going as Teach is still out on the mat and an EMT is checking on Kurtesy who is still down on the floor. Heavy Artillery both leave the ring, holding the belts in disbelief, they turn around and pose to the crowd with their belts one more time, as they head up the ramp onto the stage and then head behind the curtain.

Connor: Well, we’ve seen two title changes tonight, ironically the belts that didn’t change hands at Kingdom Come, it just proves that lightning can strike on a second chance.

Cohen: Second chances that shouldn’t occur mind you!

Connor: Well ladies and gentleman, still to come, it’s Ricky’s address. Given what happened at the end of his match at Kingdom Come, a lot of people are asking questions, hopefully Ricky will be able to answer them.

Cohen: I don’t think Ricky has much to say just given his attitude for the past number of months. But he’ll no doubt be after the World Title given he was left out of the Unification Match.

Connor: I think it’s more than that, but that is up next!

 

[Phoenix]

‘Over The Seas’ hits throughout the arena to a mixed reaction from the crowd as Steamboat Ricky slowly walks out onto the stage in a solemn mood, looking rather down, he looks slowly around at the crowd but doesn’t interact with them. He stops outside the ring and pauses thinking for a momentum. He turns and walks up the steel steps and climbs into the ring, slowly he heads to the other side and reaches over to the timekeeper who hands him a microphone, the music cuts out as the crowd’s mixed reaction dominates the sound of the arena as Ricky hesitates for a moment to let the crowd quieten down.

Ricky: At Kingdom Come…I mucked up. Plain and simple. Last night at Meltdown I wasn't even mentioned as being a number one competitor in the World Title Unification Match. It was because of that, that it struck me that the rWo hasn't achieved its purpose.

The crowd gives another mixed reaction to Ricky

I remember when it was the people who were on my side, I had fun, I was the best, I was the actual World Heavyweight Champion. So now comes the time where I can have both the fun whilst being the best. The Ricky World Order AND the fans together forming one holy alliance to have WZCW as the best company we’ve ever seen!

The crowd cheers in a huge reaction until…

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EurAsian Champion Big Dave and New Elite X Champion Karnage come out onto the stage and walk side by side down the ramp, Dave has a microphone in his hand, ready to give a response to Ricky. They both climb into the ring as Ricky gives a concerned look but awaits to hear what the rWo members have to say.

Dave: Excuse me Ricky? The rWo hasn't achieved it's purpose? Well for starters, Karnage and myself are the reigning Elite X and EurAsian Champions, we did that proving we are the elite that you set us out to be. But yet you stand here, making your apologies claiming we haven’t fulfilled it's purpose, yet you're the one who's down trodden and beaten because simply put you're a has-been!

The crowd boos heavily

But as you said, the rWo's purpose was to cleanse WZCW of its sins and to right the wrongs that have occurred within. Is that not correct?

Ricky: Whoa fellas, remember now that was the aim of the rWo and we are getting there. You have come a long way since teaming with Ace, Dave…and Karnage...

Karnage knocks the microphone out of Ricky’s hand as Dave gets up right in Ricky’s face

Dave: And look where Ace has ended up! Ace's career is over. Yes, Showtime did the deed, but had Ace not been a part of your scheme, he would still be in this ring, challenging for the gold he had set his sights on and still be part of the greatest tag team in WZCW history. Part of the FHD, not the rWo! You’re right, I have come a long way since I arrived in the WZCW, but it doesn’t take into the fact that my best friend cannot wrestle anymore because of what we joined…because of you and what you signed us up for. What is it Ricky? You're sorry? You're damn right you're sorry

Karnage picks up the mic that he knocked out of Ricky’s hand

Karnage: And to use a cliche in the business we have two words for you…YOU’RE DONE!

Karnage drops the mic and belt as he spears Ricky there on the spot. Dave places his title belt on the floor as he gets Ricky up on his feet and holds him out to Karnage who takes him down with the Solitary Confinement. Dave starts shouting directions while he gets on his knees as Karnage picks Ricky up and lays Ricky over Dave’s shoulders, he stands tall in the centre of the ring and screams with such intensity and slams Ricky down with the Stamp of Authority.

Dave signals to Karnage to go to the outside, he does so and grabs two steel chairs and stands waiting whilst Dave props Ricky up against the middle rope, facing the outside. Dave slides outside and takes a chair from Karnage and nods at him to signal for what happens next as both men hit a con-chair-to on Ricky’s head and Karnage follows up with a second brutal shot dead on Ricky’s face which sends him flying backwards and busts him wide open. Dave climbs back inside the ring and takes the belt off of his trousers, he then stands above Ricky and wraps the belt around Ricky’s neck and pulls back, forcing Ricky’s neck against his knee and choking him. He lets go after holding Ricky in the position for a minute before getting up and stamping on him and then staring intently down on the fallen rWo leader. Dave and Karnage pick up their championship belts as well as the microphone again as they stand over the bloody and battered Ricky.

Dave: As you can see, the Ricky World Order is done! But the wrongs of WZCW will still be amended in time and we will show each and everyone of you that if you are foolish enough to question your actions by even challenging us, you will fall just like the rest of them. In regards to everyone else in the back, just look at what is left of this sorry foolish has-been and know your time will come. Just think twice about going after us, or for our titles…

Big Dave drops the mic as he and Karnage raise their belts in the air over a the fallen and bloody Ricky as Ascension fades out.

 

[Phoenix]

Who wrote what
Opening, Tag Title, backstage, rWo segment (with Lee) - Phoenix
Elite X Title - Blade
Baker/Baller vs. Cardiffcam/John Smith - Showtime
Phoenix vs. Crashin - Thunder Dave
Reynolds vs. Beckford - Ty
rWo segment (with Phoenix) - Lee