Next Level: Revolution April 9, 2022

EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP
Kasey Kash (c) Vs. Austin Scott Vs. Kaito Hirano Vs. Jason Evans Vs. FM Young Vs. Gio DeLuca

• Kash, Scott, Hirano, and Evans were in the ring with Young nowhere to be found. Gio DeLuca hit the stage to a large boo as he cut a promo about being back in Empire Wrestling. The five men were in the ring and there was still no sign of Young. We started things off with Dishonor attacking Kash while DeLuca and Scott exchanged blows.
• Cameras cut backstage as we saw the locker room door of FM Young as she could be heard pounding on the door, locked inside.
• Hirano looked for a German suplex on Kash and Evans hit a dropkick to assist. Scott had DeLuca in the corner as he stomped a mudhole into him.
• Scott turned into a charging Evans and caught him with a big spinebuster.
• Kash was on the outside of the ring and was able to track down a kendo stick. Hirano charged at him on the outside but he ran right into a shot to the head. Kash swung again and connected with the back of Hirano before rolling into the ring.
• DeLuca came off the second rope and was looking for a double ax handle smash on Kash but Kash rocked him with a kendo shot to the head.
• Scott grabbed Kash from behind and hit a big German suplex on the champ.
• Scott pulled Kash up and whipped him into the corner. He went to follow it up with a corner splash but Kash moved out of the way. Kash hit the ropes and delivered Canberra Collapse (Springboard Cutter).
• Kash was fired up but Evans came off the top rope with a meteora. Evans went for a cover but only got two before DeLuca pulled him off. DeLuca swung like a mad man on Evans before Hirano came over and rocked DeLuca with a kick to the head.
• Hirano hit DeLuca with the Dishonored (Burning Hammer GTS) and then rolled him onto a table he set up in the ring. Evans went to the top and came off with Overdrive (630 Splash)! Evans and Hirano both covered DeLuca but it was broken up by Scott at two.
• Scott rammed a chair into the gut of Evans as he stood but Hirano hit a dropkick. Hirano was spun around and Kash hit him with Fuck Your and All Your Friends (Ripcord Bicycle Knee).
• Scott was up and hit Kash with a big spear. Scott caught DeLuca as he dove off the second rope and delivered the Ace in the Hole (Rikishi Driver). As Scott went to get up, Kash hit him with Lucker Stomp (Curb Stomp). Kash dove onto DeLuca and covered for the three count.

WINNER AND STILL EW EXTREME CHAMPION: Kasey Kash via pinfall @ 16:02

Kash rolled out of the ring and snatched the Extreme Championship from the timekeepers table and made his way up the ramp.

It was time for the next match after a brief break. The Tag Team Champions, the 323, made their way to the ring first. They started to pace around as Miguel Perez shouted out at the fans. The arena goes dark.

HERE WE ARE. BORN TO BE KINGS. WE'RE THE PRINCES OF THE UNIVERSE.

The lights come back up to reveal The Crimson Ghost in a crouched battle-ready position in front of The Jew Blazer, standing with his arms and cape outstretched. The fans roar as The Ghost stands and The Blazer lowers his cape. The two look to each other and nod before making their way to the ring. Josh hops on the apron and lucha rolls into the ring, The Ghost choosing instead to take the stairs and remove his cloak and mask, placing the mask on their corner turnbuckle so it may watch over them.

The 323 (Miguel Perez and Alejandro Torres) (c) Vs. Heroes Never Die (Crimson Ghost and “Jew Blazer” Josh Goldstein)

• Perez charged and was dumped to the outside with a backdrop. The Ghost hit Torres with a dropkick to the knee and he fell to one. Goldstein ran over and hit him with a blockbuster. Perez climbed back into the ring but as he started to get up he was beaten down with Red and Blue Rush (Alternating roundhouse kicks to the chest of a kneeling opponent).
• The fans cheered as Heroes Never Die had an early advantage. The Ghost hit Torres with an Inazuma leg lariat. Goldstein ran over with a running sunset flip and covered but only got one before Perez was there pulling him off.
• The referee got control of the match and we just had Goldstein and Perez. Perez came ready to brawl and landed hard shots to the forehead. Perez hit a Russian leg sweep and made a tag.
• Torres hit the ropes and leveled Goldstein with a big boot. He pulled him up quickly and tossed him into the corner. He charged but Goldstein slipped through the ropes and flipped up with a kick to the head.
• Goldstein went to the top rope and came flying off with a crossbody! He rolled to his feet and made a tag to The Ghost.
• Ghost ran over to Torres and hit a big jumping DDT to the big man.
• Torres stumbled up and fell into his corner where he made a tag. Perez climbed into the ring and ducked a clothesline. Ghost turned around and was hit with Green-Lighted (Jumping Complete Shot)!
• Perez covered and Ghost kicked out at two!
• Perez started to pull Ghost up to his feet but Ghost pushed him away and hit his Scarlet Skull Splitter (Springboard Forearm Smash). Ghost made a hot tag to Goldstein as he jumped into the ring.
• Perez tried for a tag but Goldstein speared Torres through the ropes and to the floor! Goldstein slid into the ring and popped up. He ran the ropes and Ghost tagged himself in as Goldstein hit a headscissors takedown.
• Perez stood and was hit with Justice Served [Flapjack (Ghost) into a Sitout Facebuster (Josh)]! Ghost rolled into a cover and picked up a pinfall victory.
  
  WINNERS AND NEW EW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Heroes Never Die (Josh Goldstein & Crimson Ghost)
  
  The new champions celebrated in the center of the ring as the fans cheered them on before a quick break.
  
  
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  EW PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP
  Harper Blake Vs. Marilyn Lee Cross (c)
  • SAY. HER. NAME.
  • The Gotham Rock Choir sang an acapella rendition of Hallelujah by Panic at the Disco to bring Cross to the ring as Blake squatted down, ready. The match was announced and the bell rang to kick things off.
  • Cross and Blake locked up and tried to power the other into the ropes before Cross hit a stiff uppercut.
  • Cross blasted Blake with a palm strike and then a swinging neckbreaker.
  • Cross stood and walked around the ring and took a moment to pose before pulling Blake to her feet. She whipped her into the corner and looked for a clothesline but Blake got out of the way.
  • Blake came off the ropes and caught Cross with Future Sight (V-Trigger)! Cross fell into the ropes and Blake looked for a second but Cross connected with the Mary Go Round (Discus Big Boot)!
  • Cross pulled Blake in and delivered the Button Down (Big Bang Theory) and covered for two!
  • Cross was shocked that Blake kicked out and started to wear her down with hard strikes and kicks. A tiger suplex drove Blake into the mat and seemed to daze her.
  • Blake started to stumble up to her feet and Cross looked for John Wilkes Boot (Running Yakuza Kick to the back of the head) but Blake had it scouted and dropped to a knee to duck.
  • Blake charged at Cross and delivered the CMS (Quasedora Flipping Facebuster). Cross got to a knee and Blake hit another Future Sight! Blake delivered a Falcon Arrow! Blake pulled Cross’ leg back for a cover and got two before Cross kicked out!
  • Blake was in shock as she looked at the referee and was assured it was only two. Blake went to the top rope and looked for the DDS (Diving Double Stomp) but Cross rolled out of the way.
  • Blake rolled through and to her feet. Blake looked for Future Sight but Cross rolled under and quickly turned and grabbed Blake in the Hungry Jaws (Dragon Sleeper w/ body scissors)! Blake tried to reach the ropes but started to slip and the referee called for the bell!
  
  
  WINNER AND STILL EW PRIMETIME CHAMPION: Marilyn Lee Cross via TKO
  
  Cross celebrated in the ring with the Primetime Championship before her attention was turned to the ramp where EW’s newest signee, Gabrielle Montgomery, stood in a stunning dress. She eyed Cross for a few moments before making her way to the back.
  
  EW SPARTAN CHAMPIONSHIP
  SEMI-FINAL BATTLE ROYAL
  Daniel Daemon Vs. Aislin Finn Vs. Lacy Nelson Vs. Melody Slayton Vs. Alicia Monroe Vs. Hanako Vs. Kayla Taylor Vs. MANIC
  • Nelson looked frozen as Manic made her way down. Daemon received a solid pop on his return to Empire Wrestling. Hanako and Finn both had loud cheers on their way to the ring. Nelson talked to Hanako before the match started. The bell sounded and things got started. Hanako attacked Manic for Nelson and Nelson turned to fight Monroe. Finn and Slayton battled before Daemon hit a big uppercut on Taylor.
  • Bodies were hitting the mat all over the ring until just Nelson and Daemon stood. The two backed into each other and slowly turned around as the fans roared in cheers as these two longtime rivals smirked at each other.
  • Taylor popped Daemon with a hard chop to the chest as he ate it and popped his chest. She delivered a second chop and he came with an overhand chop that dropped her to the mat. She rolled up and the two exchanged wild punches as the fans roared.
  • Manic had Hanako in the corner and hit a series of thrusting shoulders to her gut.
  • Finn almost had an elimination as she hit Taylor with Warp Spasm (Over Shoulder Back Kick) and she fell into the ropes. She charged at Taylor and clotheslined her over the top but Taylor hung on and fought to try and get back in.
  • Monroe ran over and tried to dump Finn over but she fought her off.
  • Slayton ran over and dumped Monroe and then delivered This Magic Moment (V Trigger) to knock her off for the first elimination!
  • Finn hit a dropkick to the knee of Taylor as they were both on tha apron and Taylor fell off to the floor for the second elimination.
  • Manic had Nelson in the corner and unloaded kicks to the gut. Manic turned and rushed Daemon with an erratic style as she jumped on his back and clubbed him with blows.
  • Daemon swatted her away and then turned to Nelson ready with a superkick! He fell backwards and everyone ganged up on Daemon before he pushed everyone off the dog pile.
  • Daemon flung Hanako onto Nelson as the two fell as Nelson tried to catch her.
  • Manic stepped up to Daemon and was hit with a chokeslam. He lifted her and hit a second chokeslam but this time over the top and Manic bounced off the apron and fell to the floor.
  • Daemon turned and was hit with a shotgun dropkick from Hanako. Slayton hit him with This Magic Moment. Then Nelson delivered a superkick. The two women then powered him over the top and to the floor.
  • Finn quickly dumped Hanako over the top and then went to dump Nelson but Nelson was caught by Hanako on the outside. Finn hit a baseball slide and kicked the back of Nelson and Hanako dropped her and we had our final two!
  
  
  FINAL TWO REMAINING: Aislin Finn and Melody Slayton
  
  EW SPARTAN CHAMPIONSHIP
  Melody Slayton Vs. Aislin Finn
  • The fans cheered as Slayton and Finn took a moment to catch their breath and then locked up. They went blow after blow with each other before Finn hit Slayton with a headbutt.
  • Finn popped the crowd with the Crann Tabhaill (Springboard Corkscrew Roundhouse Kick).
  • Finn pulled Melody to her feet and the rookie had a burst and flipped Finn to the mat and grabbed her legs and flipped over with a bridging pin for two.
  • Both got to their feet and Finn looked for a small package for two.
  • Finn missed with a clothesline and Slayton hit the Sonic Rainboom (Poisonrana). Slayton covered for a close two count!
  • Finn rolled herself out of the ring and tried to collect herself. Slayton looked for a tope suicida and Finn moved out of the way and Slayton crashed and burned.
  • Finn quickly pulled Slayton up and rolled her into the ring. Finn went to the top rope and hit a big diving elbow. Finn pulled Slayton up and was trying to set up Bogha (Rope Assisted Killswitch) but Slayton struggled and fought free.
  • Slayton was on the apron and hit an enziguri and followed it up with Flight Risk (Slingshot DDT). Slayton quickly got into position for Glitter Bomb (Panama Sunrise) but Finn countered with an Alabama Slam.
  • Finn lifted Slayton up and looked for a suplex but Slayton countered into a small package and got a shocking three count!
  
  
  WINNER AND NEW EW SPARTAN CHAMPION: Melody Slayton via pinfall @ 7:02
  
  Slayton was elated as she was handed the championship and she ran around the ring. Finn met her in the middle of the ring and the two shook hands before Slayton celebrated once again.
  
  EW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
  Tia Santos Vs. Casey Grey (c)
  • Our main event was set to start as the fans cheered. Santos and Grey both looked around the Warehouse before looking at each other. Grey was fired up as she showed off the title. Santos was collected as she awaited the bell.
  • Grey and Santos jawed at each other in the middle of the ring before Grey opened with a clubbing forearm to the chest. Santos came right back with an open hand chop to the chest. They went back and forth as fans ooh’ed and ahh’ed.
  • The champion looked for a spinebuster but Santos countered into a front chancery. She had it locked in and Grey had to rush her back first into the corner to break it.
  • Grey delivered a northern lights suplex on Santos and bridged into a pin attempt for one.
  • Both competitors were up quickly and Grey looked for a gamengiri but Santos ducked it. Santos flipped and hit a handspring pele kick.
  • Santos grabbed Grey as she stood and sent her into the corner before delivering a Cartwheel body splash into the corner, followed by a running bulldog where she came down with a split on the bulldog.
  • The crowd was hot for the match up to this point as Santos went into a cover and they cheered as Grey kicked out at two.
  • There was a distinct divide in the crowd as “Lets go Santos” “CASEY GREY” rang out in the Warehouse.
  • It looked like Grey was going to get an abrupt end as she was able to lift Santos for the Racklash (Rack Attack) but Santos was able to slip free to her feet. Grey turned and pulled Santos down in the Bitch Muzzle (Crossface)!
  • Santos was able to slowly crawl herself to the ropes but Grey kicked off the bottom rope and got Santos back to center. Santos had to twist herself and was able to pin the shoulders down of Grey for two.
  • Both were up and Santos hit a DDT and both laid on the mat as the referee started a count.
  • Santos and Grey were both getting to their feet about the same time and exchanged slaps. Grey dropped Santos with a clothesline and turned back to her.
  • Santos popped up and hit her Danze de la Araña ([Dance of the Spider] Tia performs a spider walk to throw off her opponent. She then thrust her body up and strikes them with a handstand pele like kick to the head. She immediately follows up with a mule kick and rolls forward. As the opponent falls back on their butt, Tia comes running in with a basement dropkick.
  • Santos was fired up as Grey started to get up slowly. Santos pulled Grey into position and delivered the Beso de Muerte ([Kiss of Death] Dream DDT)! Santos covered as the crowd counted along for two before Grey kicked out!
  • Santos was stunned but quickly pulled Grey up. She looked for Beso de Muerte once again but Grey was able to get free and deliver the Breath Mint (Forearm Smash). Santos stumbled and Grey flipped her over with the Torque Wrench (Kneeling Fujiwara Armbar)!
  • Santos refused to quit as it looked like Grey was about to rip her arm out of her shoulder. Santos was able to turn just enough to roll up Grey and got a two count.
  • Both competitors stood and Grey hit the Racklash! Grey went into a cover and got a two count before Santos kicked out just in time.
  • The fans were chanting “this is awesome” as the two slowly got to their feet. They exchanged a few blows before Grey screamed and hit Santos with a headbutt. Santos screamed back and hit a big chick kick!
  • Santos hit a series of quick chops and sent Grey into the ropes and had to quickly duck a clothesline.
  • Grey came back off the ropes with a single leg dropkick. She tried to pull Santos up and Santos rolled Grey up with a small package for two!
  • Grey looked for a pump kick but Santos delivered Danze de los Muertos ([Dance of the Dead] Usually performed when an opponent goes for a kick to her head. Tia bends back, using her flexibility, evading the kick. She bends back up and goes for a spinning back kick which the opponent usually ducks. As they come up, however, Tia’s kicking leg comes down and she nails them in the face with a Chick Kick) and both were down again.
  • Grey rolled out of the ring and Santos slowly pulled herself up using the ropes. She went to the outside as she delivered the Muerta Caída ([Dead Drop] Tornado Plancha)!
  • Santos pulled Grey up quickly and rolled her into the ring and slid under the ropes. She covered and got two!
  • Santos pulled Grey up but Grey caught her with a discus elbow to the face. Grey looked for Racklash and Santos dropped to the mat and countered with Beso de Muerte! Santos covered and the fans were shocked when Grey kicked out at the final moment before three!
  • Santos was stunned and quickly pulled Grey up and set her up again. Grey flipped her over for the Torque Wrench but Santos struggled and got to her feet but Grey quickly countered into GTO (Fisherman Driver). Grey pulled Santos up and delivered another Racklash! Grey hooked both legs and got two!
  • Grey grabbed the referee by the shirt and pleaded that it was three as replays showed us that it was just barely a kickout in time.
  • Grey slowly pulled Santos up. Grey removed her elbow pad and ran the ropes three times as she looked for a massive clothesline but Santos countered into Beso de Muerte! Santos quickly pulled Grey up and hit a second! She screamed as she pulled Grey up and hit a third one in a row! Santos covered Grey and picked up the pinfall!
  
  
  WINNER AND NEW EW WORLD CHAMPION: Tia Santos via pinfall @ 31:34
  
  The crowd cheered as Santos sat on her knees before being handed the EW World Championship. She held it up slowly as she looked over at her fallen challenger. Monroe and Frost checked on Grey on the outside as Santos sat cross legged in the middle of the ring with the title in her lap for a few moments, soaking it in. The show ended with Santos on the second turnbuckle looking up into the sky.