Post by Dave on Oct 31, 2021 21:58:57 GMT -5
LOCATION: Fiserv Forum - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DATE: October 31, 2021
ATTENDANCE: 15,475 [17,500 Capacity]
Alison James: Do not attempt to adjust your television, computer monitor, phone, or whatever electronic device you happen to be watching this event on! The Blazenwing Wrestling Federation has risen on All Hallows’ Eve!
Liam Stewart: We ARE back, Alison, fans and all; and we’re crowning a new BWF World Champion tonight! All championships have been vacated, and at Ghouls, Ghosts & Gutbusters here in Milwaukee, the first of those titles will be decided.
Alison James: But before we kick off the night with the greatest in-ring action you’ll see this side of the Pacific… let’s get a word with the individual who made this all happen.
The camera shifts to the ring, where BWF’s ring announcer, Scott Benjamin, is standing by.
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, please join me in welcoming the man who saved BWF from the jaws of death… the founder of the company, and its Chairman… DAVID SLAYTON!!!
“Ready And Willing” by New Found Glory starts playing as BWF Chairman David Slayton makes his way out to the ring. The crowd cheers loudly as Slayton rolls into the ring, hugs Scott, and takes his mic. The music cuts out as Slayton stands there, taking in the crowd reaction.
David Slayton: HELLO, MILWAUKEE! The greatest city in the world! My hometown, BWF’s hometown… and the ONLY place we’d ever come if BWF were coming back.
Cheers.
David Slayton: The last time you all saw me, I was on the losing end of a World Title Match over in Empire Wrestling. I said if I didn’t win the title, I’d walk away from being an active wrestler. And I meant it.
Boos from the crowd.
David Slayton: The thing is, I’d never put my livelihood on the line, my passion, my life - if I didn’t have something to fall back on. That something, as it turns out, is the BWF.
A pause.
David Slayton: Now, I can’t say for certain if I’m actually done wrestling just yet. When I made the challenge, it wasn’t thinking that I’d be putting my career up in a four-way - a four-way that I didn’t end up getting pinned or submitted in, mind you. Not the way I want to go out… and it seems both the fans and my Empire opponents all agree on that.
The crowd cheers.
David Slayton: What I DO know, is no matter what happens next with my personal career? I made the decision to bring back the company I founded eighteen years ago. I funded this return entirely with my own money, because I wouldn’t have that money had BWF not initially been the wild success it was. A success I know it can be again, in the right hands. In MY hands.
More cheers.
David Slayton: And that’s where we are at today. This latest iteration of the BWF is all about honoring the history of the company. It’s a return to what made BWF work all those years ago. No Trios Titles, Chaos Theory Titles, Revolution X Titles, so on and so forth. As they say, KISS: Keep It Simple, Slayton.
He smirks and chuckles.
David Slayton: Tonight, thirteen of the hottest wrestlers today will step into this ring. One of them will leave this arena as the new BWF World Champion. In the coming weeks, we’ll be crowning new Intercontinental, United States and Tag Team Champions as well. You’ll be seeing both old events and new, such as this one, our first Halloween-themed pay-per-view event.
A final pause.
David Slayton: Finally, one week from tonight, our brand new weekly show kicks off, BWF Sunday Night Shockwave. SNS. The initials are in honor of the late Scott Nash Strader, a legend who we lost far too soon. A man who I wish could have stepped into a BWF ring, although his daughters, the all-time great Cowgirls From Hell did, which does make me smile. I take solace in knowing that the next Strader, the next industry legend, could very well be lacing up in that locker room right now. Maybe tonight, they’ll make history. I think it’s time to let them wrestle and find out.
The fans cheer loudly and a small “Strader” chant breaks out.
David Slayton: Alright, Milwaukee! Enjoy tonight’s show! BWF IS BACK, BABY! YEAH!
“Ready And Willing” by New Found Glory kicks up again as Slayton poses for a bit before making his way out of the ring.
We find Johnny Maverick backstage wearing a Hoodie, the camera only filming him from the waist up.
Johnny Maverick: I… have a complicated relationship and history with my dad. We’ve made up in recent years but he was…not the best father. I swore for so long I would be a better father AND Champion than he ever was. Then in his 50’s he came back to this business and reinvented himself as a King. The Emperor of Empire. He held their World Title for a year. When I turned my back on my own legacy and tried to cast it off he spent a not small amount of money to buy back the I’m Johnny Maverick Championship from a collector to remind me who I am. He has owned up to many of his mistakes. He’s become a father AGAIN at his age and all in all seems to be doing pretty well at it. Much to my surprise I seem to be pretty good at it, too.
Johnny rolls his neck a bit.
Johnny Maverick: I’ve never really leaned into my parentage before when it comes to this business. I never became ‘John Daemon’ or showed up in Empire as ‘The Prince’ or whatever but given that I’m the Happenstance King and it’s Halloween…
Johnny unzips his hoodie and the camera pulls out to reveal he’s wearing dark red, black, and gold ring gear inspired by his now retired fathers run as The Emperor. Complete with a logo of a crown.
Johnny Maverick: Y’all are about to be royally fucked.
Johnny chuckles a little bit.
Johnny Maverick: I don’t know if I’ve ever been this focused, dangerous, or motivated in my entire career. Multiple company closings, being stripped of titles only to have those companies reopen. I have a chip on my shoulder and it is now the problem of everyone on the BWF roster and staff… and on top of all of that motivation… I’m starting fresh after everyone else in this match has fought through a whole ass tournament. If I can’t win with those odds I may as well leave my boots in the ring after this.
Johnny smirks.
Johnny Maverick: But you’ll notice out of all the things I just said I am that ‘worried’ isn’t one of them. Put a Wall in my way and I’ll run right through it. If you’re smart you’ll be halfway to Phoenix by the time you hear Johnny Maverick is gonna be fighting you or at least Logan for the exit. I’ll Kash every check my mouth writes and leave you all Stunned, leaving all you newbies lost in the Jungle trying to keep up with me. I don’t mean to be crass or Kurt but when arms start snapping and hands start tapping you’ll be sent to hell in a handbasket. Or maybe you’ll be suplexed to the heavens to meet all the cherubim and Seraphim but the fact remains there isn’t a Page in your playbook I haven’t seen. By the time the finals arrive all your blood will be in the water and I’ll be there with a sharks Finn ready to feast.
There is a pause…
Johnny Maverick: I couldn’t think of a thing for Minka Carter. Anyway. It’s striking me now that maybe some of these new faces may not know who they’re dealing with. Well…Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen and everything in-between. Friends, Neighbors, and your neighbors friends. Fellow glorious vibrations in the mind of the one true God whose name is Love…my name is Johnny Maverick. I never give up. I never surrender. I never relent.
Johnny snaps his fingers and several Hoodie Ninjas walk on screen, carrying a throne that they set behind Johnny. Johnny takes his seat on the throne and the ninjas then cart in a tv for Johnny to watch along with some popcorn and a drink.
Johnny Maverick: So if you don’t mind… I’m just gonna enjoy the remaining rounds of the tournament. I’m gonna be watching real real close. You all have fun. I’ll be along shortly.
Johnny blows a kiss and munches on some popcorn as he looks to the TV, the camera starts fading as Johnny watches the live feed.
Johnny Maverick: Who’s that handsome fella… hey, it’s ME. I like this show.
MATCH TYPE: Triple Threat [1 vs. 1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Qualifier]
PARTICIPANTS: Joanna the Jungle Girl, Minka Carter, Andi Seraph
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Bella Kosiboski
COUNTOUTS: No
DISQUALIFICATIONS: No
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Minka attempts to get in both of her opponents’ faces early on. Joanna and Andi respond by double teaming her. They begin working on one another, but Minka re-appears, hitting Andi with the Shining Wizard and netting a near fall.
- The match moves to the outside, where Joanna and Minka fight. Minka attempts to take out Joanna’s legs, but before she can do any real damage, Andi appears on the apron and catches Minka with a nasty YOU'VE GOT MAIL (Busaiku Knee Kick / Single-leg Running High Knee Strike), leveling her.
- Andi rolls Minka into the ring, but before she can follow to cover, Joanna catches her with a Raging Slash (Discus Clothesline). Andi pulls herself up using the ring apron, only for Joanna to leap, grab the steel corner post and hit her with a modified Tree Swing (619) on the outside.
MATCH FINISH: Joanna catches Minka with a vicious Jungle Spear (Spear). She covers, and Andi, still on the outside, is unable to break up the cover before the three count.
WINNER: Joanna the Jungle Girl [via Pinfall]
TIME ELAPSED: 10 Minutes, 54 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “Did you see that 619?! Absolutely insane! THAT’S the kind of action BWF brings to the table. Hell of a match to return with - and congrats to Joanna, the first person to move on in tonight’s World Title Tournament!” - Liam Stewart
Vanessa Page is arriving at the arena with a dark haired woman.
Woman: You have been training your ass off and are so ready for tonight, V.
Vanessa Page: I feel ready. I know how amazing I am and I always look fantastic but I know with signing to BWF I wanted to step my game up. I’ve been so impressed with you since Summer brought you into the fold which led us to the Trios championships in Uprising and SRW Tag Team championships. Now I want the whole spotlight all on me and that pretty little BWF World title around my waist.
Woman: Thank you, V.
Vanessa Page: You know, Marisol, I only give credit when and where credit is due. You earned it Mari.
Marisol smiles.
Vanessa Page: Now that we’ve got the pleasantry out of the way we are what the return of BWF is really about. I know there is BWF royalty like Emily Coren, Kurt Hullum, and Johnny Maverick returning. There are also big name additions to the BWF roster such as Kasey Kash, Minka Carter, and Andi Seraph. Despite what they on the roster and the audience think they know the truth is something none of them want to hear. I am the diamond in the rough. I will be the ultimate superstar around here. If the rest of the roster want to roll their eyes and scoff at the truth I am dropping then so be it. What I am after is far greater than any of you. I am here to create history by fulfilling my destiny. That begins and ends with me becoming the BWF World Heavyweight champion.
Vanessa and Marisol continue walking backstage towards her private locker room.
The screen floods with the dark scene of an Irish bog at midnight. The occasional orb of fluorescent light ascends from the peat before dissipating. Orbs once thought to be the souls of those who are lost. Though now determined to be swamp gas, one may wonder if that is just a convenient conclusion. One someone concocts to distract oneself from unsettling questions. This time of year however, one may embrace the unnerving.
White, tattered, a ragged cloak rests upon a hunched frame that walks into view. Clutched in the left hand, a turnip with a face carved into it, an orange glow radiated from inside it. The right hand reaches up and tosses the hood back. The face of Aislin Finn comes into view. Blue woad accenting the features of her face. The faerie painted for battle. A smile spreads across her lips.
Aislin Finn: This is the night when the gateway between
our world and the spirit world is thinnest.
Tonight is a night to call out those who came before.
Tonight I honor my ancestors.
Spirits of my fathers and mothers, I call to you,
and welcome you to join me for this night.
The light of the turnip fades.
MATCH TYPE: Triple Threat [1 vs. 1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Qualifier]
PARTICIPANTS: Kurt Hullum, Helena Handbasket, Vanessa Page
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Theo Martin
COUNTOUTS: No
DISQUALIFICATIONS: No
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kurt controls the early minutes of the match, holding off both women. Helena’s unique offense catches him off guard, leading to him being wrapped up in the S.N.A.F.U (Tarantula). With no DQs, Helena holds it in for a while, and Vanessa seems content to watch… until she realizes there’s also no rope breaks and Kurt could very well submit.
- Vanessa takes control after breaking up the S.N.A.F.U., gaining several near falls on Helena while Kurt recovers. Kurt makes his way onto the apron, where Vanessa whips Helena into him, causing Kurt to fall to the outside and bounce his head off the commentary table.
- Helena grabs the ropes and Vanessa charges her, but Helena pulls the rope down and Vanessa crashes to the outside. Helena takes the opportunity to run the ropes, jumps onto the top rope and takes both opponents out with a swanton!
MATCH FINISH: Eventually, all three competitors make their way back into the ring. After a few more minutes of fighting and near falls, Vanessa catches Kurt square in the jaw with an Alluring (Claymore)! She covers… but Helena swoops in and grabs Vanessa by the back of the head, rolling her up in a backslide and gaining the surprise pinfall!
WINNER: Helena Handbasket [via Pinfall]
TIME ELAPSED: 14 Minutes, 45 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “WOW! Vanessa Page may very well have had that match won, but quick thinking by Helena Handbasket sees her moving on in the tournament instead!” - Alison James
“Oh man, I bet a nice chunk on Kurt. Dang it! HE WOULD HAVE KICKED OUT PROBABLY!!!” - Liam Stewart
Enter room left, Logan Bailey, dressed in a black shirt, baggy smoky topaz slacks with a belt, and white gloves and shoes. The wannabe Yakko Warner has a Quagsire plush on his shoulder, which Bailey actually really struggles to keep there as he sits down.
Logan Bailey: OK, to heck with it, I'll just hold him... so... you know what this guy is? From Pokemon? Quagsire? Evolved form of Wooper, the axolotl lookin' Pokemon? First water-ground type ever? Well, I've actually compared myself to it before. This was in New Frontier Wrestling when I took my fiancee's place in the Vlad Blackheart Memorial Tournament. I won two matches, but this poor Quagsire faced nothing but grass types otherwise. And honestly, I won those two matches either because I tied my opponent down or because they literally walked me through a match. Quagsire tends to fall into a similar category, aimlessly waddling into meta situations that it very clearly doesn't belong in by stats. Only to be met by a Leafeon or a Sceptile or something of that ilk. It's too good to be underused, it's too bad to be considered overused, it's too niche to be just used... Quagsire is Quagsire, and Quagsire tends to say "tiers? What are tiers? Get outta here, I'm gonna go beat the generation 3 legendaries. And that... along with it's dopey face and carefree nature, makes it a fan favorite. It just doesn't give a shit.
Bailey points to the camera, in a sort of "gotcha" manner, before sitting the Quagsire plush to the side.
Logan Bailey: And that's why Quagsire's muh boy. He and me are very similar. I went into a tournament full of some of the greatest wrestlers NFW has to currently offer... and while I got my shit kicked in, I had fun and people seemed to be entertained by my antics. Even if I was so much at times. Even if I looked like a blonde pepper for half the tournament. People liked that so much that BWF has felt the need for me to run it all back for another world title shot that I clearly don't deserve and that I know I likely won't win.
The Animated Maniac shrugs a bit before continuing.
Logan Bailey: Look, I was here for tag team stuff with my friend Helena. We even came up with a name for our team and everything, and if I lose, I plan to do that. Me and her plan to run riot as BWF's premier tag team. T-th--the last thing... the LAST thing I expected was to be in was a qualifier for a world title, is kind of my point. It's like throwing out a Quagsire in a top-tier Pokemon tournament... just, why? Swampert's right there, after all, completely outclassing Quagsire in every single possible aspect. Just go with the Swampert. You're embarrassing yourself by having a Quagsire on your team.
Logan holds a finger up, stopping his soliloquy about one Pokemon over another.
Logan Bailey: But as I say that, that Quagsire goes and takes down a Kyogre straight up. Yeah, that Quagsire stalled for half the battle before landing a lucky shot, but he still beat down a Kyogre and won. Just like when people were asking "why is Logan Bailey in the VBMT to begin with," I beat Griffin Hawkins. Regardless of what public opinion currently is of him, he's still recognizable. Some people view him as a big name. I beat him on my first attempt. Yeah, he literally walked me through the match, but I won. That's my whole point. That's what matters. Sometimes, it doesn't matter how you get there, it's the end result that people will remember. I did what my fiancee never could and I beat the NFW Perseverance Champion. Quagsire did something some Pokemon could never do and he took down a legendary.
Bailey breathes in for a second, preparing for a big coup-de-grace.
Logan Bailey: So, you ask "why have a Quagsire?" I say "put muh boy up against a Raikou, see what happens. Yeah, he'll probably get his ass whooped. Yeah, it's probably a bad idea. But you know what? You can't say he didn't try. You can't say he didn't put on a show. And if you're lucky, you can't say he didn't pull a win out of thin air." In that vain, you ask "why have Logan Bailey chase a world title?" I say "put me up against a Minka Carter and see what happens." I say "let me loose against a former IYH Rapid Fire champion in Aislin Finn, or one of the more storied wrestlers in this alliance's history in Kasey Kash, or three former Blazenwing World Champions in Nessa Wall, Emily Corlen, and Kurt Hullum. Put me up against anyone else in this qualifier and watch what happens. Hell, let me fight my friend Helena Handbasket. Yeah, I'm gonna get hurt. Yeah, I'm probably gonna lose. No, it's probably not good for business if I win. Yeah, it's probably bad to let your world title fall into the hands of a comedy act. But I'm gonna go out there and I'm gonna put on a show. And I'm gonna try, which is more than I can say for some people on Twitter. And that's why I'm the Quagsire of this whole qualifier. Unless you're a grass type, it's harder than you think to take down Quagsire. And it's gonna be a lot harder to keep it down.
Logan leans into the camera and quietly asks...
Logan Bailey: So, if it's that hard to beat a Quagsire? I'll just have to be harder to beat than him.
And with a wink...
Logan Bailey: Good night, everybody.
Bailey smirks a bit before the view cuts off.
MATCH TYPE: Triple Threat [1 vs. 1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Qualifier]
PARTICIPANTS: Aislin Finn, Logan Bailey, Kasey Kash
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Mark Burch
COUNTOUTS: No
DISQUALIFICATIONS: No
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Aislin impresses in the early goings of the match, standing out and dispatching both opponents. As Aislin and Logan fight, however, Kasey slinks out of sight and, when least expected, grabs Aislin from behind and hits a Fuck You And All Your Friends (Ripcord Bicycle Knee). Cover, Aislin kicks out.
- Logan kisses his hand to the crowd and shouts "GOOD NIGHT, EVERYBODY!" before delivering a Diving Elbow onto Kasey. He covers, Kasey kicks out, and when Logan checks with the official to argue, he is suddenly a smaller blonde woman.
- Logan suddenly being a girl doesn’t phase Aislin Finn one bit, who simply goes to work on ‘her’ instead of ‘him’. They fight, Aislin gains the upper hand, but misses a Crann Tabhaill (Springboard Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick), leaving an opening for Logan.
MATCH FINISH: The still-female Logan catches Aislin with the WHAM! (Stunner), and goes for the cover… but before the official can count, Kasey catches Logan in the back of the head with a running knee, and then covers Aislin himself, scoring the victory.
WINNER: Kasey Kash [via Pinfall]
TIME ELAPSED: 13 Minutes, 18 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “I believe the legal term for what we just witnessed, Liam, is GRAND THEFT WRESTLING CONTEST.” - Alison James
“Ooh, isn’t that coming out on Nintendo Switch in like a week?” - Liam Stewart
The view opens up in a sunny room with floor-to-ceiling windows and the walls painted a cheerful shade of pale pink. The familiar sound of someone skipping rope fills the silence, the rhythmic sound of feet hitting the floor perfectly in sync as a counterpoint to the whoosh of the jump rope cutting through the air. Former BWF World Champion Nessa Wall is seen, dressed in a pink sports bra and black yoga pants. She's clearly focused on what she's doing, effortlessly alternating feet now with her jumps before crisscrossing the rope, showing off. Her gaze is focused forward and then her eyes widen, and she falters, focus slipping for a split second and she trips over the rope.
Nessa Wall: Are you seriously doing that right now?
The camera pans a little to show long-time friend of Nessa, Matt Stone, sitting at a table with a timer beside him and a Styrofoam container in front of him containing what appears to be some sort of white sauce-covered pasta that he’s shoveling into his mouth. When he’s done chewing, he gives her a reply now that she’s back into the groove.
Matt Stone: Oh yeah, it’s my cheat day. Gotta get my carbs in and you’re the one getting in shape, so it’s win-win!
Nessa Wall: You and your Uber Eats. They should have you in their commercials, really. Forget those Skip ones with Jon Hamm. Think of the money they could make with your endorsement.
The words are laced with a teensy bit of sarcasm as Nessa goes back to her workout. There’s a smooth transition that shows her working with a kettlebell now, doing some lunges and squats that showcase just what great of shape she’s in.
Nessa Wall: I can’t believe Emily Corlen is getting back into the ring… especially after everything that’s happened. I mean, I admire her resilience, I really do. But this just feels an awful lot like a set up. If she thinks she’s going to get between me and reclaiming MY championship, if this is Jen's way of punishing me... they're both in for a rude awakening -- what the hell are you doing now?
Matt Stone: Wha'?
He’s now got a fork in his hand with a chunk of lasagna on it, a smile on his face. After taking the time to eat the delicious cheese-dripping layered pasta, he sets the fork down.
Matt Stone: Lasagna is an important part of any cheat day diet, but you don’t have to worry about that until after the show. As for not being able to believe what Emily Corlen is doing, I’m not surprised by anything. What I can’t believe is that I’ve slept with two thirds of this match, that’s crazy. How’s this Darcy lady?
Nessa laughs, shaking her head.
Nessa Wall: Austin Darcy. He’s a bald, middle-aged weirdo, definitely a man. I’m not at all worried about some has-been chasing his last hurrah.
Matt Stone: Sounds like AJ Adams. I’ll pass.
The disgust on her face is evident as she heads over to the weight bench, getting in position for some leg presses.
Nessa Wall: As far as I know, that stain on the wrestling business isn’t coming back… but don’t say his name again, just in case he’s going to pop up like Candyman or something.
She continues to work in silence for a few moments, every inch of her perfectly-toned body on display -- she’s obviously put in a lot of work since the hiatus began. There’s a knock from off screen and the camera pans to see Matt Stone opening the door and getting a package from a delivery guy before turning back to the table and setting it down. It’s not a wrapped gift, but a metal lid over a metal tray. He takes the tray off to reveal an iconic black Louboutin high heel with the red sole. Nessa catches sight of it out the corner of her eye, almost falling off the bench as her head whips around to stare.
Nessa Wall: Oh come on! Now I know you’re messing with me. That’s not even food!
Matt hears her outcry but acts like she’s crazy and picks up a knife from the tray and holds it over the rather expensive shoe.
Matt Stone: Oh no? Anything’s food as long as you put it in your mouth, isn’t it?
Nessa Wall: Matthew... you…
She’s pale as she bolts to her feet, horrified as the knife dips a bit lower.
Nessa Wall: You sick MONSTER!
Nessa’s outrage is soon shown to be for naught as Matt brings the knife down and cuts off the front of the shoe, revealing that it was actually a well-made layered cake, looking like red velvet.
Matt Stone: What? I like lavish novelty cakes!
In contrast to how she was when she was working out, Nessa is breathing hard now, her heart clearly racing as she stares at him. The watch on her wrist beeps and she snaps out of that trance, looking at it.
Nessa Wall: Finally got my heart rate into the red zone. All it took was attempted shoe homicide!
She shakes her head.
Nessa Wall: Guess that means I’m ready for this triple threat. Now, give me a bite of that cake! I’ve earned it!
Laughing, she makes her way over to him as the scene cuts elsewhere in the arena.
MATCH TYPE: Triple Threat [1 vs. 1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Qualifier]
PARTICIPANTS: Emily Corlen, Austin Darcy, Nessa Wall
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Sydney Rodgers
COUNTOUTS: No
DISQUALIFICATIONS: No
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- The bell rings and Emily explodes with a year of pent-up fury and anger, leveling both Nessa and Austin in the early goings. She doesn’t really try to cover; she’s looking to work out some aggression.
- Without focus, both Nessa and Austin are able to gain control over the unfocused Emily, with Nessa in particular working to put the other former BWF Champion down. Austin takes umbrage to this and begins to focus solely on Nessa, an accomplished wrestler in his own right.
- With Emily out of the picture, Austin gets several near falls on Nessa before the Snarktopus begins a comeback. She takes down Austin with an AMBITCHOUS Flying Dropkick, only for a recovered Emily to hit her with the Spiral Twister (Black Hole Slam)! She then turns her attention to Austin…
MATCH FINISH: Emily, using her brute strength, manages to cinch Austin in The Faith Breaker (Brock Lock/Argentine Leglock). Austin struggles, but before he is able to either escape or submit, Nessa comes off the second rope and clocks Emily with the Application Denied (Beautiful Disaster Kick)! Austin rolls to the apron and Nessa wastes zero time as she blows a kiss to the stunned Emily, runs up, nails her with the Kissy, Kissy (Blown Kiss into a Boma Ye) and covers. Austin sees the pin and rolls back in to break it up, but he is unable to reach the cover in time to break it up and Nessa scores the three count.
WINNER: Nessa Wall [via Pinfall]
TIME ELAPSED: 15 Minutes, 33 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “What a victory! Nessa Wall moves on with an EMPHATIC pinfall win over a former BWF World Champion!” - Liam Stewart
“I have to think that perhaps we might be seeing a different outcome, had Emily Corlen come into this match more centered. She let her emotions run wild early on and it may have ultimately cost her.” - Alison James
MATCH TYPE: Singles [1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Semifinal]
PARTICIPANTS: Joanna the Jungle Girl, Kasey Kash
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Jack Stampler
COUNTOUTS: Yes
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Yes
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Joanna locks in an early The Huntress Strikes (Kimura Lock), but Kasey is able to reach the ropes to break it up. Alison reminds us via commentary that unlike the earlier Triple Threats, countouts and DQs are very much active during the semifinals, and the competitors are hopefully aware of this fact.
- Continuing her early dominance, Joanna beats down Kasey with several high profile moves, including two straight Amazon Assaults (Back Handspring Kick). She tries for a third, but Kasey catches her with a stiff kick to the head, giving himself time to breathe.
- Kasey begins a comeback rush, culminating in a Canberra Collapse (Springboard Cutter) for a near pinfall. He nearly loses his cool, but manages to focus long enough to keep the heat on Joanna.
MATCH FINISH: Kasey and Joanna battle to the top rope, with Kasey looking for a major move to turn the tide, and Joanna countering him a few times. She seemingly fights out of it, but Kasey catches her with a thumb to the eye, and then without thinking, grabs her and launches off the top rope with the Crash Landing (Top Rope C4)… to the OUTSIDE! A “holy shit!” chant kicks up in the Fiserv Forum as Jack Stampler begins to count. Neither wrestler is moving, but they both begin stirring around the 7 mark. 8… 9… both wrestlers are hanging onto the apron… and right before the ref reaches 10, Kasey swings onto the apron, using his last ounce of strength to roll into the ring! As he does so, he kicks off of Joanna, who slides back onto the floor, forcing the referee to call for the bell.
WINNER: Kasey Kash [via Countout]
TIME ELAPSED: 14 Minutes, 22 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “Oh man, the crowd is not happy with that outcome. But I’ll tell you who IS happy… one Kasey Kash, who just punched his ticket to tonight’s World Championship match!” - Liam Stewart
“Any match ending in a countout is heartbreaking for a wrestler, but it’s extra bitter when that match is for a World Title opportunity. My heart goes out to Joanna. Absolutely tough loss here tonight.” - Alison James
MATCH TYPE: Singles [1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: World Championship Tournament [Semifinal]
PARTICIPANTS: Nessa Wall, Helena Handbasket
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Mark Burch
COUNTOUTS: Yes
DISQUALIFICATIONS: Yes
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- As whoever wins this match will be wrestling immediately after, both women are a bit more conservative in their actions early on. Lots of simple moves followed by pin attempts, both working to slowly whittle down their adversary.
- After a bit, it becomes clear that this strategy isn’t going to work for either woman, and they begin throwing more caution to the wind, with Nessa colliding shoulder first with the post followed a missed charge into the corner. Helena follows up with a Supersonics (Codebreaker) and nearly scores the victory!
- Helena pulls out the Feck Off (Bull Hammer), but Nessa ducks under it and runs the ropes, coming back with an Application Denied (Beautiful Disaster Kick) that saw great success earlier in the evening. This time, Helena dodges, leaving Nessa to crash and burn. Follow-up cover, Nessa kicks out.
MATCH FINISH: Helena dives for Nessa in the corner, aiming for the Blurred Lines (Goldust's Bronco Buster), but Nessa ducks down and shoves Helena up by her butt, sending her face first into the top of the ring post. Nessa climbs to the outside, up the corner, grabs Helena and, after a few punches for good measure, flies into the ring with a modified Snarktopus Splash (Cyclorama)! One three count later, Nessa Wall is moving on to the finals of this tournament.
WINNER: Nessa Wall [via Pinfall]
TIME ELAPSED: 9 Minutes, 54 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “What a maneuver! Nessa Wall is joining Kasey Kash and Johnny Maverick momentarily, and the BWF World Championship will be on the line!” - Alison James
“Let’s hope she recovers quickly, Ali, because there will be no mercy from the 2021 Happenstance King tonight. Johnny HUNGEE.” - Liam Stewart
MATCH TYPE: Triple Threat [1 vs. 1 vs. 1]
STIPULATION: BWF World Championship [Tournament Finals]
PARTICIPANTS: Kasey Kash, Nessa Wall, Johnny Maverick
ASSIGNED OFFICIAL: Bella Kosiboski
COUNTOUTS: No
DISQUALIFICATIONS: No
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS:
- Both Kasey and Nessa team up immediately, working on wearing down the completely fresh Johnny Maverick. Johnny, to his credit, seems to have expected this; however, this doesn’t save him from a volley of double team moves, eventually leading the trio to the outside, where Nessa and Kasey double powerbomb Johnny through the announcer’s table!
- Back in the ring, Nessa and Kasey are determined to finish this match before Johnny can recover, leading to both competitors busting out some of their biggest moves. Kasey hits Nessa with the Going The Distance (Last Shot/Shining Wizard) for a nearfall. Nessa regains momentum and hits Kasey with the Kissy, Kissy (Blown Kiss into a Boma Ye), again, for a nearfall. Nessa in particular can’t believe Kasey kicked out and argues with the ref…
- …leading to the return of Johnny into this contest to an uproarious reaction! He works on Nessa and Kasey both, determined to make sure neither is a factor going forward. At this point, working together again is not an option for the heels, and the match breaks down, with Johnny ultimately hitting Nessa with the OF!MF! (Running Shotei strike to the Face), followed up by a Prelude to Perfection (Jumping Double Knee Armbreaker) on Kasey.
MATCH FINISH: As valiantly as they fought, both Kasey and Nessa faced an uphill climb from the outset, each wrestling their third match of the night as Johnny came in fresh. They both absolutely gave it their all, but as Johnny rolled Kasey into The Perfect Armbar (Double Underhook Suplex floated over into Cross Armbreaker), the fans in attendance roared, knowing it was likely over. Indeed, moments later, without Nessa in sight to break it up, Kasey had no choice but to tap out, granting the Happenstance King the golden coronation he was denied months earlier.
WINNER AND NEW BWF WORLD CHAMPION: Johnny Maverick [via Submission]
TIME ELAPSED: 21 Minutes, 27 Seconds
POST-MATCH COMMENTARY: “WE HAVE A NEW BWF WORLD CHAMPION, AND HIS NAME IS JOHNNY MAVERICK!” - Alison James
“I honestly thought he might be out of this thing after going through our table, but the 2021 Happenstance King made it happen here tonight in Milwaukee. After the questionable track record with World Titles he’s had this year, this one has to feel good!” - Liam Stewart
"Subtle Hustle" by Clutch rings through the Fiserv Forum as pyro goes off, confetti falls from the ceiling and referee Bella Kosiboski presents Johnny Maverick with the BWF World Championship, painstakingly recreated to look like the same title that BWF opened it’s doors with in July 2003. Johnny stares at the belt, his long journey finally reaching it’s climax, but the air in the arena changes as his theme suddenly cuts out and a new theme begins playing. One that fans don’t immediately recognize, unless they're gamers - "Megalovania" by Toby Fox.
Alison James: Sorry, what’s happening?
Liam Stewart: I have no - OH! NO WAY!
Alison James: …of course.
The fans have a very mixed reaction as a figure steps onto the stage and the word “STUTTERFLY” flashes onto the BlazenTron. She steps into the spotlight, removes her hoodie and reveals… the 2020-era design BWF World Championship that she won months ago at Danger Zone! Johnny seems irritated as Stutterfly makes her way to the ring, pulling the belt from her waist. She rolls inside, steps right up to Johnny and hoists her title in the air!
Alison James: I believe my sister is attempting to claim that she is the rightful BWF World Champion. Perhaps she didn’t get the memo about all the titles being vacated?
Liam Stewart: Either way, I don’t think Johnny is phased! Look!
Indeed, Johnny smirks confidently as he hoists his own BWF World Title high, directly challenging Stutterfly’s claims to the title.
Alison James: Folks, we’re just about out of time here, but rest assured, we will have an update to… whatever is happening here two weeks from tonight on the first episode of Sunday Night Shockwave!
Liam Stewart: This is JOHNNY CHAOS! Er, REGULAR CHAOS! AND I LOVE IT!
Alison James: For Liam Stewart, this is Alison James… good night from Milwaukee! We’ll see you all in two weeks for more great BWF action!
We see one final shot of Johnny and Stutterfly staring one another down, each holding their World Titles high, as the show fades to the BWF logo, and ultimately, to black.
© United Wrestling Alliance 2021
