Happenstance - April 30, 2021

Alison James: For the first time in literal months, we are LIVE at the House of Blazenwing! Folks, it's been a long wait, but we promise, it absolutely will be worth it. Tonight, the first Happenstance King or Queen in five years will be crowned! 

Liam Stewart: Eight of BWF's finest competitors are facing off tonight to determine who leaves Milwaukee with the hallowed crown. And as far as who the King or Queen will face the NEXT time we go live on pay-per-view, that's down to the main event, as the artist formerly known as Super Tiger has cashed in her Money in the Bank contract! It's "The SuperNova" Risa Jackson versus Nessa Wall for the BWF World Championship! Will the hiatus prove fatal for Nessa's reign as Champion, or is this one 'Wall' Risa Jackson has no hope of scaling?

Alison James: Hey, that was pretty good!

Liam Stewart: Thanks! I definitely haven't spent the last few months practicing in front of my mirror and also to my cat!

Alison James: ...right. Anyhow, let's kick things off with the BWF's first match in nearly three months! Four of tonight's eight Happenstance competitors enter, but only ONE can move on to the tournament finals later tonight! Scott Benjamin, take it away!

• The bell rang and three of the four competitors started in on one another. Gabe Shelley quietly rolled out of the ring and waited.

[/div][li style="text-align:left;"]While the women fought, Gabe did take the opportunity to quietly remove one of the turnbuckle pads in the far corner, out of view.[/li][li style="text-align:left;"]After a few minutes of brawling and wrestling between the girls, they eventually noticed Gabe was staying out of it. They teamed up to chase him into the ring.[/li][li style="text-align:left;"]Gabe was packing, however, and swung a chair he had brought into the ring with him, cracking Billie Sky across the back of the head.[/li][li style="text-align:left;"]Another minute or so went by with Sky coming to, but still dazed. In the meantime, Gabe managed to knock both Akemi and Talia out of the ring. As Sky groggily stood up, Gabe ran over, hit her with The reVolt (Cradle Shock) onto the chair and covered her for the three count.[/li][/ul]

• Akemi and Talia got back to their feet and seemingly called a momentary truce to take on the former BWF World Champion. They took him down with a series of impressive moves, almost as though they were trying to one up the other while doing so.
• Akemi hit Gabe with the Grapey Marshmallow Fizz (Running Split-legged Yakuza kick) and tried to cover, but in a shocking move, Talia pulled Akemi out of the cover, only to try to get the pin herself! Akemi then pulled Talia off of Gabe, prompting the two to argue before coming to blows.
• While Gabe recovered on the mat, Akemi and Talia fought each other across the ring. At one point, Akemi nearly scored the win with the Starflower (Twist of Fate), but Talia kicked out at the last second!
• Akemi went for a second Grapey Marshmallow Fizz, this time on Talia, but the former International Champion dodged it at the last moment. With Akemi temporarily exposed, Talia hit her with the Slice of Heaven (Sliced Bread #2) and covered Akemi for the three count!

• Talia celebrated making it to the final two, but her jubilation was cut off abruptly by a roll-up pin from Gabe. Shelley grabbed the ropes, hoping to steal the victory, but the referee saw it, stopping the count and enraging Gabe!
• As Gabe argued with the ref, Talia recovered and charged at the former Champ, catching him off guard with the Eat This (Eat Defeat)! She covered, but Gabe kicked out at 2.9! The crowd booed loudly as Talia slapped the mat in frustration.
• Talia lifted Gabe up and readied him for the Slice of Heaven, but Gabe countered, sending Talia chest first into the corner... and the exposed turnbuckle he had loosened earlier in the match!
• Without missing a beat, Gabe leapt up and locked Talia into the Bright Lights (Backstabber into Bank Statement). Talia struggled to reach the ropes, but Gabe pulled back as much as he could muster, a crazed look in his eyes. Despite her fortitude, Talia had no choice but to tap out.

Alison James: Wow. A complete show of arrogance from the former BWF World Champion.

Liam Stewart: Oh, sure. The guy autographs cameras back in the day, everyone loves it. He does it now, and he's 'arrogant'. Come on, man! Talk about a double standard!

Alison James: You and I both know it's not the same thing. Regardless, Gabe has punched his ticket to tonight's Happenstance finals. Coming up next, we find out who he'll be facing in that match. And hopefully, our new General Manager can find someone backstage who can get sharpie off of a digital panel.

Liam Stewart: Psh! After Gabe becomes Happenstance King tonight, that thing's gonna become a collector's item! They can sell it as an NFT. That's what an NFT is, right?

Alison James: Nobody knows what an NFT is, Liam. And if they tell you they do, they're lying.

• The second elimination four-way kicked off with Enforcer cleaning house, determined to cement his status as the baddest man in BWF. Of his three opponents, J-Mav put up the toughest fight, but eventually, Enforcer stood alone in the ring.
  
  
• The other men in this match quickly came back, and seemingly decided to focus on putting Enforcer down, not unlike the way Gabe Shelley was targeted in the last match.
• At one point, Enforcer takes a trio of finishers from all three men in the contest - a Jax Smash (Clothesline From Hell) from Jaxon Taylor, a Thorn Drop (Powerbomb) from Vincent Thorn and a Third Eye Opener (Ripcord Bicycle Knee Strike) from Johnny Maverick - and STILL kicked out, much to the shock of the crowd.
  
  
• As the three men talked to one another, Jaxon suddenly exploded at Thorn, nailing him with the Jax Smash! He covered, Johnny shrugged and ALSO covered, and just like that, Vincent Thorn was counted out.
  

• Taylor seemingly took umbrage to the idea that Johnny needed to help him pin Thorn, and just like that, the two men were brawling. They fought over the ring, jockeying for position, but said jockeying was interrupted by a vicious double clothesline from an enraged Enforcer.
  
  
• Over the next few minutes, Enforcer kept both men at bay, determined to punish them for their earlier transgressions. Enforcer dropped both Taylor and Maverick with the Death Penalty (DDT), and covered both, but they both kicked out at 2.
  
  
• Enforcer exited the ring, grabbed a kendo stick, and re-entered with it. Jaxon Taylor was the first to his feet, and this was a mistake, as he caught a swift CRACK to the forehead with the weapon, busting Taylor open in the process.
  
  
• Enforcer nailed Jaxon with a repeated series of blows to the exposed wound, leaving Jaxon woozy with blood loss. Johnny came to his feet just to catch a wicked spear from Enforcer, followed by locking a modified Omerta (Katahajime) onto Taylor with the kendo stick. Jaxon seemingly passed out and the referee called for the elimination.

• With just Johnny Maverick standing between him and the final, Enforcer smelled blood (which might have been Jaxon's, to be honest) as he approached Johnny, kendo stick in hand. What he WASN'T expecting was for Johnny to suddenly swing his leg up and catch him square in the testicles with his foot! Liam comments about how Johnny DID warn his opponents he would do anything to win this tournament before laughing.
  
  
• Johnny removed the kendo stick from play and began to ground and pound the former International Champion, a new fire lit under his ass.
  
  
• Maverick eventually locked in the Perfect Armbar (Double Underhook Suplex floated over into a Cross Armbreaker) on Enforcer, keeping it in for nearly a full minute... but Enforcer just absolutely REFUSED to submit. The referee had to check on him multiple times, but against all odds, Enforcer eventually made it to the ropes.
  
  
• The fight continued, with Enforcer beginning to regain ground. The turning point came when Enforcer leveled Johnny with another Death Penalty, but instead of covering, Enforcer pulled Johnny up and went in for the Omerta, looking to end this match with an exclamation mark.
• Enforcer applied the hold, but before he could get it fully locked in, Johnny judo flipped Enforcer over his shoulders and floated effortlessly into a SECOND Perfect Armbar! The crowd roared as Enforcer struggled for the ropes again.
• He reached the bottom rope with his fingertips, but Johnny kicked off the ropes, rolled the duo back into the center of the ring and cranked back as hard as he could! After literal MINUTES of resisting the pain, Enforcer finally hit his body's limit and tapped out in the middle of the ring!

Alison James: Now THAT was a hell of a match. And now, our finals are set! Tonight, just before the main event, Gabe Shelley will meet Johnny Maverick with one of BWF's highest honors on the line. Only one man will be able to call himself Happenstance King after tonight. Who will it be?

Liam Stewart: I'm still shocked Enforcer lost! He was my pick! Damn!

Alison James: I think he was a lot of people's picks tonight. I daresay the oddsmakers had their hands full with this one.

All By Design

Allen Chaney: So, this is how it’s gonna go. I’m gonna take the International Championship off of AJ and he’s gonna do a sad walk up the ramp and turn and look at the ring and you’re all gonna say ‘thank you AJ’ and clap and… this is all by design. He’s meticulously put all the pieces in place for you all to miss him when he is gone because he is a coward.

Allen Chaney: But you’ll have forgotten him in a few months. Do you know why that is? Let me break it down for you. AJ Adams owes me and when I end his career he will owe me forever. He’ll owe me for making him a has-been when by all accounts his whole career I could’ve and should’ve made him a never-was. I’ve never liked AJ and I know exactly why. Because I spent so much of my career doubting I was as fucking great as I am and piddling about in tag teams and backing up The Maverick Brothers while this dickhole ran about with an ego I absolutely should have been there to put in check. Well I don’t have those doubts anymore and who knows? Maybe AJ knows that. Maybe AJ tuned into OATH to see me finally be the person I was born to be and decided he needed the perfect bad guy to send him packing. You need someone to be hated? I’m your huckleberry.

Allen Chaney: I asked for this world‘s approval in so many ways and I finally realized that I wasn’t getting it and it wasn’t even worth the trouble. So instead, I’m gonna put myself on your screen at every opportunity and stomp on the heads of your heroes...then invite you to fucking cry about it and kiss my fat ass. You want to see some ratings? The Must-See Massacre is coming to the BWF and sure...you’ll all be sad to see AJ go but it’s all in service of making me the Most Hated and Highest Rated man in Television. You probably won’t like the things I’m gonna do here… but you won’t be able to change the channel.

• The bell rang as the first of five title matches of the night kicked off. The three women converged on one another, each determined to get one over on the other.
• For the first few minutes, no one really gained any momentum as a result of this. Soon enough, however, the Champion, Azurine Vebbins, started to break away from the others. She gained a two count on both Stutterfly and KMW, and as Alison James reminded the fans at home, unlike the previous two matches, this was NOT an elimination match. The first pin or submission wins, which makes momentum all the more important.
• As the match dragged on, Azurine seemingly began focusing on putting Stutterfly down, leaving Krista unguarded. This allowed her to sneak up on Azurine and hit her with the Daisy Chain (Russian Leg Sweep), gaining a two count of her own on the Champ and giving Stutterfly some breathing room.
• As Stutterfly rolled out of the ring to gather herself, Krista began unleashing a flurrious assault on Vebbins. Azurine took the One-Handed Bulldog portion of Krista's Stop, Drop & Roll, but managed to dodge the Rolling Thunder that came after, leaving the former Tag Team Champion reeling.
• With KMW stunned, Azurine lined the redhead up and blasted her with the Sweetheart Sock Hop (Two knees into the sternum, followed by a Superkick into a Pulled-In DDT)! Azurine hooked the leg, got 1... 2... and suddenly, an arm reached into the ring and pulled her out of the ring! It's Stutterfly!
• Before Azurine can react, Stutterfly leapt up and dropped her with an RKO onto the outside! Liam Stewart called her new move the Lethal Ejection before Stutterfly headed to the top rope from the apron. She leapt off, flipped onto Krista May with a perfect Sanity's Requiem (Swanton Bomb) before covering her for the three and the win!

Liam Stewart: The 147 day reign of Azurine Vebbins as Sovereign Champion has come to an end, and she wasn't even pinned for it to happen!

Alison James: That's how these matches go sometimes, sadly. Hopefully, she'll have another chance to regain the title she wasn't pinned for in the near future.

Liam Stewart: Oh, I was expecting you to complain about your villainous sister winning again.

Alison James: (sighs) It's just... 2020 was a lot, you know? It's been an exhausting year. Yeah, it sucks, but it is what it is. I will absolutely be pulling for Azurine if or when the rematch happens, though. She clearly deserves it more.

Liam Stewart: There she is.

• Highlights from the first title match between these two at EW's Next Level: Revolution PPV from March 6th played before the match got underway. Drake started the match and demanded to face Chiaki, who caused the loss in their last match. Jane refused and went after Drake, who tagged in Hayato.
• Hayato and Jane fought for a bit, with Hayato tagging out to Drake eventually. Drake took out his frustrations on Jane, pointing at Chiaki and telling her this would stop as soon as she faced him. Growing angry, Chiaki yelled for Jane to tag her in. Jane does, but not before catching Drake with a snap suplex.
• Both teams fought for a bit, with a few nearfalls here and there, along with a few tagouts. Eventually, we came back to Drake and Chiaki as the legal two yet again. Drake hit Chiaki with the Divine Sword (Lifting Inverted DDT) and covered for two, before Jane broke up the cover.
• Jane laid into Drake, which of course brought Hayato into the ring. The two teams brawled for a bit, with Drake eventually being taken down by the KO, Bitch! (Kinshasha Knee Strike) from Jane! She covered, Chiaki tackled Hayato out of the ring... but Drake kicked out just before three!
• Jane tagged in Chiaki, who went for the Blue Spiral (Corkscrew Senton Bomb), but Drake rolled out of the way! A "this is awesome" chant started as Drake crawled over to his corner and tagged in Hayato, who immediately went after Chiaki.
• Hayato mat wrestled Chiaki down before applying the Kimura Lock. She struggled, and almost looked as though she might tap for a moment, but Jane broke up the pin and, once again, the match fell apart, even though the competitors were a bit more weary at this point.
• Drake went for a Demoncast (540 Kick) on Jane, but she ducked down, leaving him to get caught on the top rope. Jane dumped him over the ropes and turned, only to actually get caught this time with the You Go Sleepy-Time (High-Speed, Full-Force Roundhouse Kick to the Head) from Hayato, knocking her out of the ring as well.
• Hayato called out to Drake on the outside, checking on his partner. This split-second distraction was all Chiaki needed, as she leapt over Hayato's head and brought him crashing down with the Chi Chi, Bang Bang (Leapfrog Cutter)! Chiaki quickly covered Hayato and scored the 1, 2, 3 to retain the Tag Team Titles on behalf of the 2 Broke Chicks!

Alison James: The 2 Broke Chicks with the victory here tonight, proving that their win at Next Level: Revolution was anything but a fluke!

Liam Stewart: Oh man, THAT was a hell of a tag team match! But I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of these two teams clashing for those belts!

Alison James: Selfishly, I hope not. These two had a classic tonight.

• After the EW Relentless promo ends, we return to the ring to find poles on all four corners of the ring. Ropes are extended across all four, in addition to an X crossing above the ring. Hanging from the ropes are all kinds of weapons and implements, from the usual suspects (chairs, crowbars, a sledgehammer) to some surprising choices (a fire extinguisher, a frying pan, a complete series box set of The West Wing on DVD).
• Kasey Kash and The Crimson Ghost made their way down to the ring, ready for combat. Kash seemed determined to prove his haters wrong, while Ghost kept his gaze focused squarely on the red belt around Kash's waist.
• The bell sounded and Ghost immediately charged at Kash, dropping him with a big boot. He quickly made his way to the nearest corner and pulled down a 2x4, then noticed a barbed wire baseball bat a little further down and decided to abandon the 2x4 and go for that instead. Kash recovered, grabbed the 2x4 Ghost dropped and cracked him across the back with it before Ghost could grab the barbed wire bat.
• Kash laid out Ghost with several 2x4 shots, then decided to go for the barbed wire bat himself. He retrieved it, turned around and swung it at Ghost, who rolled out of the way and exited the ring. Kash chased, Ghost lured him in and drop toe hold...ed(?) him face first into the steel ring steps.
• Ghost re-entered the ring and grabbed a... spatula. Yes, you read that right. A spatula. A metal one, at least. Kasey slid into the ring and Ghost served up some corned beef pain with the spatula, actually managing to draw blood after gouging Kash in the head with it quite hard. A cover, Kash kicked out.
• Ghost went after more weapons in the next few minutes - a hockey stick, a table and the fire extinguisher - slowly beating down Kash's resolve. The champ kept fighting back, however, and eventually turned the tables with... well, the table, dodging an attempted Psychlotrode X (Spiral Tap) through said table, sending the challenger crashing through it instead. The Resident Asshole covered, but Ghost kicked out just before 3.
• Seeing his chance to retain, Kash went for the largest weapon hanging from the ropes, a ladder. He set it up, laid into Ghost with a steel chair, and then began climbing the ladder after wrapping the chair around Ghost's neck. He reached the top of the ladder, signaled for the Kash Out (Inverted Phoenix Splash)... but before he can leap off, someone charged into the ring; it's BWF Founder and one of Kash's EW Relentless opponents, David Slayton!
• The crowd was in shock as Slayton pushed the ladder over, sending Kash toppling off of it. Kash landed neck first across the top rope and was flung back into the ring. Without missing a beat, Slayton turned his body, reared back and caught Kash with the Full Effect (Sweet Chin Music), laying him out!
• Slayton ran his hands through his hair, seething, as he yelled "If you think THAT was bad, wait til tomorrow night, you little bitch!" before rolling out of the ring. Ghost started coming to, seemingly unaware of anything that had just occured.
• Ghost and Kash both rose to their feet, with the Champion a bit more worse for wear. Almost out of instinct, Ghost grabbed the dazed Kash and laid him out face first onto the same steel chair that was just wrapped around his own neck with the Grindhouse Death Scene (Headlock Driver)! Ghost covered... 1... 2... 3!

Alison James: After months of campaigning for a shot at 'big red', The Crimson Ghost is leaving Happenstance tonight with the object of his desires. Truly a hellacious match between these two; dare I say we may have seen a different result had David Slayton not interjected himself into this contest.

Liam Stewart: All's fair in love, war and wrestling, baby. Kasey himself cost Slayton the EW National Title more than once, and with their Triple Threat Steel Cage Match for the belt coming up in less than 24 hours, I gotta say, I think ol' Dave's gotten into Kasey's head. Or maybe broken it.

Alison James: Perhaps, though they both still have a very impressive National Champion in Kamila Rose to contend with as well. After Happenstance, I'm quite excited for Relentless tomorrow night. Who knows what will happen?

Ascension

Don McMichael: Dave! DAVE!

David Slayton: Hey, Don. Let me guess... "why did you get involved in Kasey's title match here tonight?" I'd say that is pretty obvious, Don. It's tit for tit.

Don McMichael: ...I don’t believe that's how the saying go-

David Slayton: No, I know what I said. He's a giant boob, Don. Kasey can't beat me on his own, so he's devoted himself to costing me what RIGHTFULLY BELONGS TO ME instead. Tonight, I returned the favor. Tomorrow night, I beat his ass again, along with Kamila, and become the National Champion that Empire Wrestling DESERVES.

David Slayton: I said it before and I'll say it again, Don. We're not fighting inside a steel cage. Two scared, unworthy children are TRAPPED inside a steel cage with ME. Tomorrow night won't just be a title match. Tomorrow night is going to be a massacre... and the beginning of my ascension to the pinnacle of Empire Wrestling. And you can take THAT...

David Slayton: ...to the bank.

• This match started fast and furious, with Allen Chaney determined to end AJ Adams' career and win the BWF International Title in one fell swoop. Adams took a beating early on, with Chaney netting several warnings from the referee for his viciousness.
• Allen attempted to end things early with the Heckler Control (Curb Stomp), but AJ moved at the last second, giving him the opportunity to begin mounting a comeback.
• AJ thought he had Allen beat when he dodged a clothesline and came back with a Break Stuff (Stunner), but Adams found himself in shock when Allen kicked out after only 1.
• The two continued fighting, with Allen gaining several near-falls, keeping AJ on the ropes.
  Ready to end things, Allen readied his arm and charged at AJ. He unleashed The Set-Up (Short-Arm Lariat), but Adams rolled out of the way at the last moment and the referee got run over instead!
• Adams quickly noted the referee's condition and, without missing a beat, he quickly caught Chaney with a swift kick to the balls, doubling over the former BWF World Champion.
• A plan formulating, AJ rolled out of the ring and grabbed his International Title. He rolled into the ring and got into position, then charged and cracked Allen across the skull with the metal title.
• As the referee started coming to, AJ quickly tossed the title onto Allen's chest and dropped like a sack of potatoes. The referee, now conscious, questioned the situation, only for AJ to reel in pain, accusing Chaney of using the belt on HIM.
• Between Allen clotheslining him and this new development, the ref decided he had heard enough and called for the bell, awarding the contest to AJ Adams as the result of a disqualification!

Alison James: Aaaaaaand there goes our table. Thanks, big bro.

Liam Stewart: Wait, big bro? HOW MANY WRESTLERS ARE YOU RELATED TO?!

Alison James: No, he's just a very good friend. We used to be Tag Team Champions together, you know. I have to say, this side of him is equal parts terrifying and impressive. Tough break tonight, but a veteran move from AJ Adams keeps the belt around his waist and his career in BWF active.

Liam Stewart: I mean, sure, but at what cost? And active schmactive, he might be injured after the stunt Allen just pulled! I sure hope it was worth it, AJ.

• Both men, visibly tired from their huge four-way matches earlier tonight, made their way to the ring, Johnny perhaps a little worse for wear. Both stopped on the stage and took a look at the crown and throne that awaited the victor.
• As the match got underway, Alison James noted that if Gabe were to win, he would be the first person in BWF history to have already held the BWF World Title prior to claiming the Happenstance crown. Given how much history Shelley had already made in BWF over the last decade plus, he would absolutely want to claim this latest feather in an already-decorated cap.
• Both Johnny and Gabe started out pensive, neither one wanting to make a big move or expend too much energy too early. They tied up, with neither man gaining an advantage.
• Gabe was the first to draw major blood, as he countered a series of suplexes from Johnny on the third one, leaping up and hitting Maverick with the Cannon Ball (Similar to the Codebreaker, but Gabe's knees are in his opponents chest). Cover, and a 2 count.
• Gabe kept on the offensive, laying into Johnny with punches and kicks before going to the apron and leaping off with the I'm a Bird, Mother F**ker! (Springboard Leg Drop From Apron). Johnny moved at the last second, leaving Shelley to crash into the mat unceremoniously.
• Nearly instantly, Johnny wrapped up Gabe in the armbar portion of The Perfect Armbar (Double Underhook Suplex floated over into a Cross Armbreaker)! Gabe struggles, but eventually gets to the ropes. The damage is done, however, as Gabe can't hide the pain his arm is now in.
• Johnny began targeting the wounded arm like a velociraptor stalking its prey. He got a little too focused on the arm, however, giving Gabe the opportunity to hit the Fallout (Double Underhook Front Lungblower into Pin) for a very close 2.
• Gabe pulled Johnny to his feet and motioned for The reVolt (Cradle Shock), ready to end this match. He lifted Johnny onto his shoulders, and as he came down for the move, Johnny shifted his weight and locked in a second Perfect Armbar on Shelley's bad arm! The crowd erupted as Gabe struggled to reach the ropes, screaming in pain!
• Gabe nearly made it to the ropes, but in an instant replay of his armbar on Enforcer earlier tonight, Maverick managed to kick off the ropes and roll Gabe back to the center of the ring! Johnny cranked back the armbar as hard as he absolutely could, and with nowhere to go, Gabe had no choice but to tap out!

Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... and the 2021 Happenstance King... JOHNNY... MMMAAAVVVEEERRRIIICCCKKK!!!

Alison James: JOHNNY HAS DONE IT! Against all odds, with so many of his own demons rooting against him, Johnny Maverick has ran the gauntlet and emerged through fire tonight as the victor of the Eleventh Happenstance Tournament of Kings!

Liam Stewart: So he's the eleventh King? Er, Queen? Monarch. Shut up. You know what I meant.

Alison James: Funnily enough, no; he's the twelfth. See, in the inaugural tournament in 2004, both Carnage and Chaos managed to - HOLY SHIT!!!

Liam Stewart: Who in the blue hell is that!? They're MASSIVE!

Alison James: ...OH MY GOD! THAT'S FENRYR WULFSSON!!!

Liam Stewart: So, wait... he was the last Happenstance King, right? Back in 2016?

Alison James: Yeah, and he won the BWF World Title following his victory. I have to say, I have no idea what to make of this right here though. I'm practically speechless.

Liam Stewart: Hell of a way to make a return, though. I'll give him that.

Coming Soon on Pay-Per-View

• As the announcers continued discussing what they just witnessed, Champion and challenger made their way to the ring, ready for battle. The former Super Tiger, notably, looked quite confident going into this match, while Nessa seemed unshaken.
• Compared to the previous match, this one started off fast, with Risa looking to put Wall away as quickly as she could. They fought for a bit, with both women swapping momentum for a bit before Risa took control following a well-timed European uppercut that would have made Cesaro proud.
• After securing a few near-falls in quick succession, Risa decided to try to end things, going for the Spaghettification (SuperNova hits a backstabber on the opponent before immediately transitioning into the Rings of Saturn) - but Nessa was too close to the ropes and grabbed them, causing Risa to miss the move and hit the mat.
• Nessa turned and, without missing a beat, caught Risa with the Truth Hurts (Running Enzuigiri to the chest of a dazed/seated opponent) for a 2 count. From there, the Champion took control, wearing the challenger down.
• Sensing the end was near, Nessa readied for the Kissy, Kissy (Blown Kiss into a Boma Ye). She blew the kiss, ran for the challenger and... yep, hit the referee after Risa pulled him in front of her. "Really?" Liam Stewart asked. "Can we get them some helmets or something? ANYTHING?"
• As the ref writhed in pain, Nessa laid into Risa, not letting her gain anything from her shady maneuver. She yelled something at Risa, then turned around to make distance for another Kissy, Kissy attempt... and walked right into the Lethal Ejection (RKO) from the new Sovereign Champion, Stutterfly!
• Risa scrambled into the pin as the referee slowly came to, and Stutterfly left the ring. The referee counted... 1.... 2... 3... NO! Nessa kicked out at the last millisecond and the arena erupted!
• Immediately, Stutterfly re-entered the ring and laid out the referee before she and Risa began double teaming the Champ to a chorus of boos. This continued until Jen Corlen came out, guards in tow. "I will NOT allow this farce of a main event to continue as things are. Not on my first night as BWF General Manager. Guards, please remove our Sovereign Champion from the building, IMMEDIATELY. And let's get a new referee down here. NOW!"
• The second referee ran down to the ring as Risa yelled angrily at the General Manager, accusing her of overstepping and getting between her and the title she rightfully deserved. Unbeknown to her, the Champion was slowly recovering behind her.
• Nessa slowly reached her feet as Risa's heated argument with Jen ended. The challenger turned around and Nessa unleashed the Against The Wall (Spinning Backfist) to the face! Nessa scowled as she pulled Risa into the cover... 1... 2... 3!

Alison James: Wow. I mean, Ms. Money in the Bank had the Champion dead to rights with some shifty maneuvers and a little help, but... I guess the new G.M. isn't down with that. What WAS my sister doing out here, anyway?

Liam Stewart: No idea. But yeah, if I'm the SuperNova, I'm filing an official complaint TONIGHT. And probably tomorrow and the next day too, for good measure. Jen Corlen absolutely overstepped her authority tonight. Risa Jackson was ROBBED.

Alison James: I mean... yeah, this is pretty unprecedented. I can't say she wouldn't have a case. Uh, not that she has a 'case' right now, since she used up her briefcase contract to get this shot.

Liam Stewart: I mean, props to the Champ, for what it's worth. She overcame a real shitty situation and is leaving Milwaukee STILL the BWF World Champion, whether Risa Jackson likes it or not. 

Alison James: Anyway, that's all for us here tonight, Liam. What a show!

Liam Stewart: I know, it feels like it took months to get to this point!

Alison James: Indeed. For Liam Stewart, I'm Alison James... good night from Milwaukee! Good night from Happenstance!

Quick Results:

HAPPENSTANCE TOURNEY SEMI-FINALS: Gabe Shelley def. Talia Areano, Akemi Hayashi and Billie Sky

HAPPENSTANCE TOURNEY SEMI-FINALS: Johnny Maverick def. Jaxon Taylor, Vincent Thorn and Enforcer

Stutterfly def. Azurine Vebbins and Krista May Williams; NEW BWF SOVEREIGN CHAMPION

Jane Harper & Chiaki Sanada def. Drake Connors & Hayato Sagara-Connors; BWF TAG TEAM TITLES RETAINED

The Crimson Ghost def. Kasey Kash; NEW BWF REVOLUTION X CHAMPION

AJ Adams def. Allen Chaney; BWF INTERNATIONAL TITLE RETAINED

HAPPENSTANCE TOURNEY FINALS: Johnny Maverick def. Gabe Shelley to become the 2021 Happenstance King

Nessa Wall def. 'SuperNova' Risa Jackson; BWF WORLD TITLE RETAINED