Burning Bright by Shinedown hits as the title sequences run through. Afterwards we open to a scene of fans going wild as the inaugural edition of Burning Bright gets underway, accompanied by fireworks, pyro and the voice of J.R. welcoming us to the show.
JR: Hello ladies and gentlemen and welcome the first ever episode of UWC Burning Bright. Im Jim Ross and Im here with Jerry the King Lawler as we get ready to start another chapter in the story of Uprising Championship Wrestling.
King: This is gonna be great JR. Who knows whats going to happen here tonight?
JR: Well lets get underway and try and start off strong, we have the TV Champion in the ring and he looks like he has something to say.
The camera switches to a pan shot of the ring, Edge is occupying it and has a mike in his hand.
Edge: You know I think its just that in a new age of wrestling with UWC, on a brand new show, a new start for many, that your first ever TV champion should be the one who starts it off. You know what they say dont you? Start as you mean to go on. Burning Bright has started with the best and thats exactly what I am, the best. Not only am I the only champion here on Burning Bright, I am the first person to ever grace this ring. You could say that I am the most important man on this show...
At that moment, Ric Flairs music hits as The Nature Boy enters the arena to a flurry of cheers from the fans. Ric is smiling widely and makes his way to the ring.
JR: There he is folks, the owner of UWC Burning Bright and the legitimate most important man in the show.
Ric enters the ring and grabs a mike as he begins to address Edge.
Ric: You know Champ; since Vince and I started this venture we knew that you would be a royal pain in the ass. You have easily been the luckiest superstar in UWC to this moment.
Edge looks dismayed and quite upset at the claims.
Ric: Last week for example on Un-Tamed. You were the name that I picked out from a bowl of many. It could have been anyone but no, it was you. This meant that through no competition, you managed to get a shot at the UWC Television Championship.
Edge: I earned that shot Ric!
Ric: How did you earn it Edge? By losing to Jeff and Matt Hardy on the first Un-Tamed? Is that how you earned it? It doesnt matter anyway because you were in that match and I could live with that. After all, you are part of the Burning Bright family now so I was cheering for you. I wanted you to bring that title home.
Edge: Which I did.
Ric: Right, what YOU did indeed.
Edge: What do you mean?
Ric: Oh please come on Edge. You know just as well as I do that you would never have won that match if it had not been for Brock Lesnar interfering in your match.
Edge looks angry and shocked.
Ric: And as for being the most important man on the show, I got news for you brother, Ric is always the man. Wooo!
Ric lowers his mike and turns to exit the ring. Edge looks furious and attacks Ric from behind. He looks intense and is physically beating up Ric Flair. With Flair down, Edge sets himself for a spear by crouching in the opposite corner of the ring. At that moment, The Rocks music hits and the most electrifying superstar in sports entertainment makes his way to the ring at a furious pace. Edge notices his advances though and manages to get out of the ring as The Rock enters. The Rocks and Edges eyes meet as Edge smiles and looks pleased with his work. The Rock checks on Ric and helps him to his feet. With his mike still in his hand, Ric begins to speak through groans and grimaces.
Ric: Edge, you seem to be ready for a fight so tonight, were gonna test that motivation. Im putting you in a match with your opponent at Brutal Beginnings. Thats not all though. Its not gonna be a single match, its gonna be a tag-team match. So tonight, it will be Edge and Kane taking on The Rock and MVP.
Edge looks worried as the Rock begins to smile. Edge exits the arena through the curtain as The Rock helps Ric out of the ring.
JR: Well there you have it folks, we have our main event of the evening. Now let me tell you about something special that we have for you tonight folks.
King: As well as that main event JR?
JR: Certainly King. Tonight, we are going to have an 8 man tournament to decide who will be competing for the newly established UWC Heavyweight Championship at Brutal Beginnings. Firstly, we will have two fatal-4-way matches. It will be elimination style and the two men who are left after two are eliminated will progress to the next round. Then it will be two singles matches to decide who will have the opportunity to compete at Brutal Beginnings in a fortnights time to crown the first Heavyweight champion. So heres what he have for you tonight:
Match 1 (Heavyweight Championship Tourney Round 1) Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Chris Benoit vs. Matt Hardy
Match 2 (Heavyweight Championship Tourney Round 1) Chris Jericho vs.
Rob Van Dam vs. Batista vs. Randy Orton
Match 3 Edge and Kane vs. The Rock and MVP
Match 4 - (Heavyweight Championship Tourney Round 2) ??? vs. ???
Match 5 - (Heavyweight Championship Tourney Round 2) ??? vs. ???
JR: What a card we have tonight Im sure youll agree King.
King: Of course JR. UWC does it again.
JR: Well lets get started.
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar vs. Matt Hardy vs. Chris Benoit
Motorhead hit the sound system as Triple H comes out to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Triple H comes out in typical fashion as he spits the water into the air as he stands on the ramp. Making his way down the ramp, Triple H looks intense and undaunted at the task in front of him. Standing on the side of the apron, he once again spits his water into the air and waits in the ring for his opponents. Chris Benoit is out next and as his music hits, he enters to a chorus of boos. He swiftly makes his way down the ramp and slides under the bottom rope into the ring. Matt Hardy is next and as his music hits he emerges to a flurry of cheers from the crowd. Hardy looks anxious but intent all the same. Matt is eyeing up his competition as they stare back. Hardy tries his best to slap some hands on his way to the ring but his mind is elsewhere. As he enters the ring, Matt looks physically uncomfortable and even more so when Brock Lesnars music hits. Lesnar emerges to a mixed reaction from the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring. He enters and the referee signal for the bell.
Matt tries to take the bull by the horns and immediately rushes at Chris Benoit. He hits punch after punch as Benoit tries to cover himself up. Triple H and Brock Lesnar meanwhile have begun to attack each other. Brock manages to get Triple H into the corner and hits him with right after left. Triple H manages to reverse it and retaliates furiously with some punches of his own. Benoit has now taken control of Matt Hardy and is chopping his chest furiously and manages to hit a German suplex. Matt recovers and bumps into Triple H who immediately hits him with a pedigree. Brock picks him up and hits him with an F-5. Benoit takes his opportunity and puts in a Crippler Cross-Face. Matt has no option and taps out immediately.
The three men stand in opposing corners and face each other. Benoit and Triple H realise that they are giving a lot away physically to Brock and both attack him, forcing him into the corner. After a beating from both men Brock manages to hit a clothesline on Benoit. Triple H is on top of it though and attempts to hit a pedigree. Brock, however, is too big and manages to flip Triple H over his shoulders. Benoit recovers and rushes Brock. Brock however notices him and lifts him aloft onto his shoulders. Triple H gets to his feet. Brock spins round and Benoits legs hit Triple H which causes him to tumble out of the ring. Lesnar repositions himself and hits an almighty F-5. He covers Benoit and picks up the win.
Winners: Triple H and Brock Lesnar (Both progress to the next round)
JR: Well there you have it, Triple H and Brock Lesnar move onto the next round.
King: Triple H didnt even pin anyone and hes through, explain that logic to me JR.
JR: It doesnt matter how you get there King. Hes through and thats all that matters. Well folks well be back after commercials to see who will be joining them there.
Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Batista
As we return from the commercial break, all the competitors have already entered the ring as the referee signals for the bell to start the match. Chris Jericho starts out string as he manages to get the better of Batista. Jericho has the animal on the mat and has a rear choke locked on and is choking the air out of Batista. After a few minutes the crowd begin to cheer loudly as Batista gets to his feet and lands a few elbow shots to the gut of Jericho in order to break the hold. Randy Orton meanwhile has Rob Van Dam outside the ring and is punishing him, using the environment to his advantage. The referee is on top of it though and is counting. Randy repeatedly thrusts Robs head into the commentary table and as he Irish whips Van Dam into the stairs that surround the ring, Van Dam manages to perform a wonderful moonsault backwards onto Orton. Van Dam collects himself and makes it into the ring. Randy struggles for a while but eventually makes it into the ring at a count if 9.
Batista is in control of Jericho and hits him with a huge power-slam. Jericho writhes in pain on the mat as Batista gets pumped up. Thumbs up, thumbs down. As Batista turns to Jericho once more, Randy Orton hits him with a flash RKO. Rob Van Dam has also made it to his feet and also to the top turnbuckle. He hits Batista with a 5-star-frog-splash and picks up the pinfall.
Orton wastes no time in attacking Jericho and manages to get a 2 count with a quick pin. Randy continues to kick Jericho as he lies on the floor. As Randy attempts another kick, Jericho catches his foot and quickly rolls through to lock in the walls of Jericho. Van Dam sees his opportunity and performs a rolling thunder to the exposed back of Orton. Jericho releases his manoeuvre and signals for another 5-star-frog-splash. Jericho and Van Dam seem to be working in cohesion as Van Dam makes it to the top rope. As he launches himself forward, Jericho gets in the way and performs a flash codebreaker in mid-air to Van Dam. Allowing him ti pick up the win.
Winners: Chris Jericho and Randy Orton (Both progress to the next round)
JR: We now have our semi-finalists folks. Randy Orton will take on Chris Jericho and Brock Lesnar will take on Triple H later tonight to find out who will be contesting the main event at Brutal Beginnings for the Heavyweight Championship.
King: These guys are gonna know that they were here tonight.
JR: You got that right King, to wrestle one match is bad enough but wrestling two in the same night is extraordinary. Well, ladies and gentlemen. Next up is a highly personal match. Edge earlier attacked Ric Flair and ultimately earned himself a match with the Rock.
The Rock and MVP vs. Kane and Edge
Edge makes his way out first to a chorus of boos from the fans. He does not let it bother him though and continues down the ramp with the UWC Television Championship around his waist. He throws his arms up into the air and pyro shoot out the stage from behind him. Edge continues on and eventually makes it to the ring. Kane appears as the arena turns red. Flames shoot out from the stage as Kane appears to a flurry of boos. Kan continues walking and does not break stride on his way to the ring. He fixes this elbow pad as he nears the ring and quickly goes over the top rope and into the ring. The crowd go wild as The Rock and MVP appear together as The Rocks music hits the sound system. Both men look comfortable with the partnership but also look focused on the test that is to follow. As both men make their way to the ring, they slap some hands and eventually make it to the ring. MVP slides under the bottom rope as The Rock mounts the stairs and goes in through the second rope. Nick Patrick signals for the bell and we are underway.
The Rock and Kane start things out with Kane physically dominating The Rock. Kane shows his ring presence by repeatedly throwing the Rock half way across the ring. Kane however is slow and The Rock manages to get the better of him with some quick offence. Backing Kane into the corner, Rock hits him with a few punches, spits on his hand and hits him with another. Kane is staggered and tries to make his way to the corner for the tag. Rock however is stalking him, looking for the Rock-Bottom. Rock turns Kane around and attempts it, however, Kane elbows him to the head and with Rock disorientated Kane makes the tag.
Edge comes in hot and hits The Rock with a spear. Covering him quickly, Edge picks up a 2 count before The Rock powers out. Edge tries the cover again but The Rock kicks out at 1. MVP is struggling for a tag but the Rock cannot make it to him. Edge continues his assault and hits The Rock with everything he has. Edge and Kane are managing to work cohesively for the time being and are tagging in frequently, doing a good job of cutting off the other side of the ring. Kane hits The Rock with a huge side-walk slam and The Rock seems beaten. Picking the Rock up to his feet, Kane Irish whips him into the ropes. Rock sees his opportunity however and after ducking another big boot, Rock leaps at Kane and lands a big chop-block, knocking the big man down. Rock staggers over and makes the tag. MVP enters and looks good. Hitting Kane with punch after punch and even hitting the intruding Edge with a few clotheslines. The Rock gets to his feet as MVP tags him in and goes to the outside to deal with Edge who has slithered out of the ring. The Rock stalks Kane and hits him with a Rick-Bottom and then a peoples elbow allowing him to pick up the win.
Winners: The Rock and MVP
JR: What a match folks but I will suggest that we have not seen the last of Edge.
King: What a match it is gonna be when these two meet in two weeks time.
JR: Thats right King because at Brutal Beginnings it will be Edge vs. The Rock for the UWC Television Championship. Now though, we have to see who will be contesting the heavyweight title.
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar
Motorhead hit the sound system as Triple H comes out to a mixed reaction from the crowd. Triple H comes out in typical fashion as he spits the water into the air as he stands on the ramp. Making his way down the ramp, Triple H looks intense and undaunted at the task in front of him. Standing on the side of the apron, he once again spits his water into the air and waits in the ring for his opponent. Brock Lesnars music hits. Lesnar emerges to a mixed reaction from the crowd as he makes his way down to the ring. However, at that moment, Kurt Angle appears the fan area and attack Brock from behind. Triple H remains in the ring and is smiling noticeably. Kurt continues his attack and is using the guard rails to pound Lesnars head against. With Lesnar on the floor, Angle locks in an Ankle lock and furiously twists the ankle of Lesnar. Lesnar is tapping ferociously on the ground but it does no good. Angle gets him to his feet and throws him into the ring at ripple Hs feet. Triple H implores the referee to start the match and with some hesitation, he does so.
Triple H immediately tries for the pedigree and with Brock in a tired state, manages to lock it in. He hits the pedigree and picks up the win.
Winner: Triple H (Who advances to the title match at Brutal Beginnings)
JR: This is a damn shame. Brock Lesnar just got screwed out of a title shot at Brutal Beginnings.
King: He got what he deserved JR, he interfered in Angles match on Un-Tamed and that was a title match.
JR: I guess thats true King. Im just disappointed, we could have had a great match there.
King: Its time to find out who will join them.
Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho
I hear voices hits as Randy Orton appears to a chorus of boo from the crowd. Orton looks uninterested though and poses on the stage for all to see him. After it Randy makes his way down to the ring. He is limping however after being in the walls of Jericho earlier on in the night. Every now and then he is clutching his leg and slapping it in an attempt to get the blood flowing into it again. He reaches the ring and slides in through the bottom rope. Jericho appears shortly after and is also greeted by a flurry of boos. Jericho is smiling however and knows that Randy Orton is hurting. After letting him out of the walls of Jericho earlier on, Jericho knows that his opponent is hurting and that it will be an easier match for him. Jericho makes it to the ring and goes in through the middle rope. The referee signals for the bell and the match begins.
Randy Orton starts out strong in an effort to get the match over quickly so as to avoid further damage to his leg. Orton uses his quickness to get around and manages to hit Jericho with a neck-breaker, leaving him lying flat on the mat. Orton rolls Jericho outside and punishes him more using the environment. After ramming his head onto the metal pole that supports the ring, Orton begins to clear thatched e commentators table. The referees count has reached 8 however and Orton rolls into the ring and then back out to break the count. Jericho has recovered slightly though and hits Orton with a hard kick to the leg. Orton tries to escape by getting into the ring but Jericho pursues him. Once inside, Jericho begins to punish Ortons leg with a low chop-block. Jericho drags Orton to the corner of the ring, he goes outside and rams Ortons leg into the pole. Jericho gets inside the ring and applies a leg lock to Orton. Orton is struggling to make it out and begins to drag himself towards the ropes. As he gets nearer, Jericho realises how close he is and pulls him quickly back to the middle of the ring. Orton sees an opportunity and takes it. He pulls Jerichos head towards him and begins to land punches to the head. Orton makes his way to a vertical base and tries to muster an offence by punching Jericho repeatedly. Jericho attempts another kick to the knee but Orton realises it and moves out of the way. Jericho turns quickly and gets hit with an RKO. Orton is a little away from Jericho and is trying to drag himself to Jericho. He manages it and covers Jericho. The referee begins to count. 1...2... kick out. Jericho manages to kick out and Orton seems dismayed and shocked. Orton gets to his feet and then falls to the floor once more, stalking Jericho in viper-like fashion. Jericho begins to stir as Orton stalks him further. As Jericho gets to his feet, he turns around. Randy attempts the RKO but Jericho pushes him away. Orton bounces off of the rope and turns back to Jericho. Jericho takes his opportunity and hits Orton with a code-breaker. Quickly, Jericho gets Orton in the Walls of Jericho. Orton is a lot of pain and is trying to make his way to the ropes. He is just about there but Jericho pulls him into the middle of the ring once more. Randy Orton has nowhere to go and taps out.
Winner: Chris Jericho (Who advances to the title match at Brutal Beginnings)
JR: Well there we have it folks. Chris Jericho will meet Triple H at brutal beginnings.
King: What a match JR.
JR: It was a great match king and I think we have a lot to look forward to at Brutal Beginnings in a fortnights time. Well, thats all we have time for tonight ladies and gentlemen. Join us in a weeks time at the final Un-Tamed before Brutal Beginnings. Thanks for joining us tonight and well see you next week.
***Excuse my very bad paint skills and I am soryy that it was up a day late. I have had a very busy weekend and this was the best I could do. I hope you enjoy it and I will see you all next week.***
