Ascension returns to a camera on the run as loud noises are heard from an upcoming corner. The camera turns wildly and as it focuses, we see two bodies laying prone on the ground. Both the Grand Mystique and David Whitman are laid out on the ground, neither of them so much as stirring. The cameraman wildly calls for a medic and turns off the shot, leaving only darkness.
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Connor: Folks, we'll keep you posted on what we just saw backstage but it looks like a scary situation as two members of the Sacrificial Altar looked to be in serious trouble.
Cohen: It's clearly one of those hoodlums from last night! Drake, or one of the Dragones! Mr. Banks should have them all fired!
Connor: However, the show must go on, as we have one more huge match on the card tonight!
Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, the following tag team contest, scheduled for one fall is your main event for the evening!
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Introducing first, from Leeds, England, weighing 223 pounds, he is the WZCW EurAsian Champion, James Howard!
Howard walks to the ring with his hoodie open, revealing his gold, and hood up. As he walks onto the ramp he turns with his back to the crowd with arms outstretched. He shadowboxes down the remainder of the ramp before climbing the stairs and onto the turnbuckle, arm raised before hopping over and into the ring.
Connor: James Howard, looking to bounce back from a loss last week, you have to wonder if his head in on straight recently.
Cohen: If he wants to hang onto that title for the foreseeable future, he needs to get his head right and not worry about his former best friend or anything but the gold.
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And his partner, making his way to the ring, from Bedlam, weighing 237 pounds, he is the WZCW Heavyweight champion, Barbosa!
Barbosa makes his way to the ring, his title belt dangling in his hand. He makes his way down the ramp, rolling into the ring and looking into the eyes of his partner. He looks at the title belt in his hands, then to Howard, as if to say he will take the lead tonight.
Connor: Barbosa, in his second reign as champion, may have his own issues keeping focus tonight. He has been trying to get his hands on the ever elusive Ricky Runn recently.
Cohen: Barbosa is more than capable of handling his business, but he needs to take point tonight. He is the world champion for a reason, and Howard needs to realize that.
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And their opponents, at a combined weight of 400 pounds, they are the WZCW Tag Team Champions, Magnitúdinis!
As the violin begins to sound, the lights are extinguished bar one lone spotlight. It beams down at the top of the ramp and the “King” and “Queen” enter to unanimous hatred. They survey their audience and Steven Holmes chuckles. Celeste is cold, unmoved. She extends her arm and hand out to her lover. He takes it and turns to face her. He pulls her in and they kiss passionately. After breaking the lip lock, Holmes smirks and they separate, still linking arms though. They saunter down the ramp before coming to the apron where Holmes helps his beau ascend the steel steps. She in turn holds the ropes open for her man who wipes his feet before entering the ring. He does not return the favour and Celeste enters over the top rope. They make their way to the centre of the ring where Holmes stands in the spotlight, holding his arm up high, holding one finger upwards while Celeste does the same. They are holding hands with their spare limb. Then, the lights come back on in full.
Connor: Pretty unanimous boos for the tag team champs. You have to wonder if their experience as a team will help them trump their opponents tonight.
Cohen: They are getting booed because they are good. They took out Saboteur to win the titles, and haven't looked back. They don't care what the fans think and I applaud them.
The ref goes over last minute instructions as Barbosa and Howard talk strategy. It is decided that Barbosa will start things off against Steven Holmes. The two men quickly circle before they tie up. They fight for supremacy, with Barbosa backing Holmes into the corner. The ref calls for a break and Barbosa reluctantly gives up control. The two return to the center of the ring with Holmes going low on the World Champion. He manages to get behind and hit a clubbing blow to the upper back. Barbosa stumbles away and Holmes follows, grabbing him and spinning him around. He hits a couple of solid right hands before he ties up and works to secure a headlock. He uses it to pull Barbosa to the corner and he tags in Celeste. With the headlock still secured, Celeste comes in and hits a swift kick to the ribs. She follows it up with a couple of elbows to the back, before she grabs Barbosa around the waist and connects with a belly to back suplex. She rolls into a cover..
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Barbosa manages to kick out again at one, but Holmes is still in control. He grabs the head of Barbosa and Irish whips him into the ropes. Holmes doesn't see Howard tag himself in however. Barbosa is able to duck at attempted clothesline from Holmes, just as Howard launches himself into the ring with a springboard clothesline of his own. He connects and the crowd begins to get fired up. He begins to work Holmes over with a series of sharp punches, causing him to cover up. When he does, he further showcases his MMA background, taking Holmes to the mat and unleashing a brutal series of punches to the body. The ref steps in to pull the two apart, with Howard sneaking in a clean shot to the face on the way out.
Cohen: He can't do that! Punching a beautiful woman in the face, how dare he!
Howard backs off long enough for Celeste to stand before he goes back on the attack. A stiff kick to the midsection doubles Celeste over and Howard connects with a snap suplex. He floats over into a pin..
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And Celeste gets a shoulder up. Howard keeps up the pace, pulling Celeste to her feet. He attempts to Irish whip her, but Celeste is able to overpower Howard and reverse. A shot from Holmes, unseen by the ref, causes him to stumble. Celeste takes advantage by connecting with a hip toss. She takes a moment to catch her breath before she tags in her partner in crime. Holmes instantly goes on the attack, targeting the neck and shoulder area. He plants a knee into the back of Howard and pulls back on his arms, executing a surfboard. Howard screams in pain, his bad shoulder slowly being forced from the socket.
Connor: Howard is in serious trouble, his shoulder nearing a breaking point.
Holmes tries to pull back even harder, but Howard manages to slip an arm free. He uses it to grab a hand full of hair and break the hold. Howard tries to crawl to the corner, but Holmes is able grab him and drag him back to the center of the ring. A couple of straight rights softens Howard up enough to set up a suplex. Holmes lifts Howard high, and plants him down hard. He keeps the suplex hold locked and and showing impressive power, lifts Howard to his feet a second time, planting him back down with a second powerful suplex. He forgoes a pin attempt to tag in Celeste. As he tags Celeste in he hops to the second turnbuckle. A shuffle side kick knocks Howard to the ground, allowing Holmes to come off with a double foot stomp, straight into the gut of Howard. Holmes rolls out of the ring as Celeste hooks the leg...
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Connor: Great ring awareness by Howard there. He was likely done, but had the presence of mind to get his foot on the rope.
Cohen: Howard was likely done indeed. A shear stroke of luck there.
Celeste lifts Howard to his feet, and starts to connect with a series of knife edge chops to the chest. Howard is staggering, barely on his feet, when Celeste calls for the Spirit Crusher. She fires it off, but Howard ducks. Celeste regains her footing and turns right into the TKO! She is planted down hard, and Howard is also out!
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Celeste in on her feet, giving chase to Howard, but Howard dives and tags in Barbosa as the crowd explodes. Celeste pulls up, but Barbosa is on her, taking her down with a huge clothesline. She hops up and is met with the same result. Holmes charges in but runs into a brilliant sambo suplex. He rolls out of the ring as Celeste is back on her feet. She charges in but runs straight into the Doppelgänger!
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Here are your winners, the team of Barbosa and James Howard!
Barbosa raises his arm for a moment before Howard rolls back into the ring. The two shake hands before they go their separate ways, each man keeping a tight grasp on their championship belt.
Connor: Unbelievable victory the team of Howard and Barbosa tonight. It took them nearly the entire match to get on the same page, but they proved victorious over the tag champs.
Cohen: A solid win no doubt, but Holmes and Celeste showed the teamwork needed to stay a force for a long time. I'd still pick them nine times out of ten Cat.
Connor: Well that about does it for us here tonight. For Jack Cohen, I'm Cat Connor, we hoped you enjoyed the show tonight. Good night everyone.
As the end credits roll on screen the final shot is of Holmes and Celeste in the ring checking on each other while Barbosa's theme music plays.
