IJWF Collision Course III Night 1 Results.
Feb 14, 2021 1:39:17 GMT
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(The show opens with what seems to be a deserted battlefield, fallen warriors, torn flags with the crests being logos of the four promotions for this year’s event. A female voice can be heard.)
Female V.O: Queen. Noun. The female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth.
(From four different directions, two female warriors arrive on the battlefield from each side. Covered from head to toe in battle armor.)
V.O.: That’s the definition you might know but here, it’s not a birthright, you fight for it!
(All eight are split into pairs of two with matching armor but slight differences.)
V.O.: It’s a tradition that goes back for decades, this is a battle that must happen to find the next ruler. To find the next Queen of The World. Four queendoms but one crown.
(The focus is the first pair of warriors. Their armor is a light blue color with white secondary colors and hints of black.)
V.O: Will it be from JET, where some of the greatest warriors are found across the pacific?
(The next pair have flashier armor than the first pair, instead of blue their armor is red, and what seems to music motif.)
V.O.: Or will it be from J-ROK. Where flashiness, charisma, and charm is unmatched?
(The third pair are decked in what seems to be goldish yellow armor, there seems to be a wing design on the back of their armor.)
V.O.: How about the Lethal Angels? They do have a returning Queen of The World who is looking to retain her crown.
(The final pair is different where they’re decked in black armor that seems to be torn and has sharp edges all around it.)
V.O: Maybe it will be from the new challengers? From Slaughterhouse, just because it’s their first battle… they shouldn’t be messed with. Despite there being some pride in seeing one of their own win this battle, it’s a free-for-all.
(The battle begins and all the pairs have broken up. All eight warriors charge for one another, raising their respective weapons as the video ends, revealing who was the voice… And it’s LAW owner Marilyn Bellamy.)
Marilyn Bellamy: Great battle is and always will be… Collision Course!
(“Kingslayer” by Bring Me The Horizon feat. BABYMETAL begins to play as it cuts from the video package to a live and packed arena. The excitement is off the charts as the set is bright and large, the main focus is on the Queen of The World trophy and crown on display.)
Monica Vaughan: It’s time for the yearly tradition that everyone loves! It’s Collision Course 2021 and of course, that means it’s time for one of the most important tournaments in professional wrestling history, it’s time for the 2021 Queen of The World! Four promotions, eight competitors, seven matches but not just that, we’ve got every single IJWF Championship on the line along with the brand new Heritage Championship. Along with nine title matches from LAW and JET.
(The focus is now on the commentary team, Monica Vaughan, and Psycho KGB from LAW and J-ROK respectively.)
Monica: I’m Monica Vaughan and for tonight, I’m joined by a different commentary partner. Kat Ricci won’t be joining me until tomorrow, so for now, I have J-ROK’s Psycho KGB.
Psycho KGB: Thank you for having me here! Last year it was only the JET and LAW commentators who called the action for the tournament but I’m excited to be here. We’ve got the first round of tournament matches along with two title bouts including the main event of Kayla Winters, the IJWF Champion faces off against JET’s Natsu Toyama! Could we see the historic 12-month reign come to an end?
Monica Vaughan: Well, we’ll find out later tonight but first it’s time for the opening match of the show and the first of four QOTW matches.
(JROK’s own Fumio Demura is standing in the center of the ring wearing one of his snazzy signature bright colored suits.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Fumio Demura: The following is a Queen of the World 1st-Round Match scheduled for one fall!
("Tsuki to Hanataba" by Sayuri plays as Nausicaä Suzuki walks out)
Fumio Demura: First! Making her way to the ring! From Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan! Weighing in at 122 lbs! The “Super Saiyan Rosé” Nausicaa Suzuki!
Monica Vaughan: Representing JROK, Nausicaa Suzuki is a former Angels of Sakura Champion, Rose City Tag Team Champion, XHF Tag Team Champion, and is a 2-time J-ROK Power Ballads/Super Duos Champion!
Psycho KGB: The leader of SKY Force is no stranger to success, especially in the tag division. She’s also one hell of a firecracker.
Monica Vaughan: As is her opponent...
(As Nausicca climbs into the ring and poses, "Hell in the Hallways" by Ice Nine Kills plays as Stephanie Queen comes out.)
Fumio Demura: Her opponent! Residing in Salem's Lot, Ohio! Weighing in at 130lbs! “The Author of Ultraviolence” Stephanie Queen!
Monica Vaughan: Stephanie has earned this shot by winning the Sin City Battle Royal lasr month! She’s one of many new signees this season and we have high hopes for her!
Psycho KGB: Well, prepared to be disappointed because JROK is going all the way to the finals.
Monica Vaughan: Let’s wager then. JROK wins QOTW I have to buy dinner.
Psycho KGB: Tell your wife to not get jealous when you’re paying in two nights.
Monica Vaughan: Heh, bet.
(Stephanie climbs into the ring and stands in her corner before the bell.)
(DING! DING! DING!)
Monica Vaughan: The ref calls for the bell as these two new rivals meet in the ring! Nausicaä and Stephanie are both in ready stances, moving around each other, both looking for an opening. Nausicaä tries to go low with a double leg takedown, but Stephanie evades it with ease! Nausicaä gets up to find herself on a receiving end of a wristlock! She quickly rolls through, but Stephanie counters with a cartwheel to maintain the wristlock! Nausicaä goes low and twists her and Stephanie’s arms behind her back! She reaches out for Queen’s leg and pulls the Super Saiyan Rosé off her feet! Nausicaä transitions to an ankle lock but Stephanie kicks away in time!
Psycho KGB: As much as I appreciate a good brawl, these women are showing off their technical chops! Stephanie’s back on her feet as Nausicaä catches Stephanie with an arm drag! Queen flies from the momentum but rolls to her feet! Nausicaä tries to catch her off guard with a clothesline- SUPERKICK TO THE FACE FOR THE COUNTER! Stephanie goes for a quick cover!
Jesse Carlton: OOONEE-
Monica Vaughan: Nausicaä swiftly kicks out! She’s not letting things end so easily for her! Stephanie responds by pulling her up by the hair! The ref gives a warning, forcing Stephanie to let go! Nausicaä sneaks a kick! Stephanie blocks, catching the foot of Ms. Suzuki! She pulls her in for a clothes- DDT COUNTER BY NAUSICAÄ! It’s Stephanie who’s on her back now!
Psycho KGB: Nausicaä takes a few steps back! She flips her opponent off as Queen sits up...running stomp to the back of the head! She bounces off the ropes! Sliding dropkick to the face! Stephanie looks as if she’s waking up from shock therapy! Nausicaä applies a headlock, in an attempt to wear down Stephanie, who’s fighting to get to her feet! Nausicaä’s forced to comply, headlock still intact! Stephanie pushes Nausicaä to the ropes who hangs on just before the rebound! Stephanie charges, but finds herself landing on the apron via back body drop! Low dropkick by Nausicaä and Stephanie’s face HITS THE APRON on the way down!
Crowd: OOOOHHHH!
Monica Vaughan: Queen’s on the outside, holding her face while Nausicaä’s calling upon the crowd to amp her up! Nausicaä as she climbs to the top rope! Stephanie’s getting to her feet...DIVING CROSSBODY TO THE OUTSIDE! Suzuki lands right on top of Stephanie but quickly gets back on her feet without much trouble! The fans are electric as Ms. Suzuki shows off to the crowd!
(An instant replay shows Suzuki as she gets a significant amount of hangtime as she dives down towards Stephanie!)
Jesse Carlton: ONE!
Psycho KGB: The ref has begun the count as Nausicaä picks up Stephanie and slams her face against the apron- Stephanie’s foot is pressed against the ring! Elbow to the face! Nausicaä staggers back and is thrown back into the ring by Stephanie!
Jesse Carlton: TWO!
Monica Vaughan: Queen’s trying to shake off the crossbody from earlier! She can take quite the punishment, but even she has her limits! She slides into the ring and attempts a bridging hammerlock, but Nausicaä breaks free! Both women are pulling themselves up by the ropes! Kick to the gut from Nausicaä! Stephanie answers with one of her own! She receives a slap across the face! Queen stumbles away from the ropes! Nausicaä runs over and whips her to the corner! Without stopping, she rotates and charges to Stephanie’s corn- kick counter by Stephanie stops Nausicaä dead in her tracks! She walks over, gauging her opponent! Running elbow smash forehead of Suzuki, who falls from the impact!
Psycho KGB: Stephanie has asserted control in his match and her face tells as much! She all smiles as she walks over to Nausicaä- kick to the face by a grounded SuzukiI She rolls around Stephanie’s legs! Drop toehold takedown! She transitions into a grounded rear-naked choke! Stephanie rolls over for the pin! Wait! Suzuki counters with one of her own!
Jesse Carlton: OOOOONEEEEE!
TWWWWOOOO-
Monica Vaughan: Stephanie kicks out! As if expected, Nausicaä goes for the Camel Clutch! Stephanie’s screaming in pain as she kicks about wildly! Nausicaä looks to make her tap to gain the submission victory! Stephanie is crawling! Suzuki is trying to stop her, but Stephanie reaches out for the ropes and manages to hold on!
Jesse Carlton: One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Psycho KGB: Nausicaä lets go and rolls backward to her feet! Stephanie gets up, using the ropes for support! Kick to the thigh by Nausicaä! Stephanie’s wincing in pain, but fights back with an elbow to the chin! Nausicaä’s holding her face, giving Stephanie room to breathe! Stephanie comes up from behind and catches Suzuki with a smooth Russian Leg Sweep, rolling back to her feet with ease! Despite being in pain, Stephanie is still looking like a badass! She picks up Nausicaä, and applies the sleeper hold! Nausicaä fights out of the hold and hits the ropes! Running dropkick to the chest! Stephanie falls backward and rolls to her knees! She gets up and runs in the opposite direction! She rebounds- DREAM CATCHER! NAUSICAÄ WITH THE STANDING BIG BOTT COUNTER!
Monica Vaughan: Nausicaä has her arms high in the air, and forms her hand to make a gun gesture at Stephanie! She grabs her underneath her legs...PANDEMONIUM!!! THE PACKAGE PILEDRIVER HITS!!! SUZUKI MAKES THE COVER!!!
Jesse Carlton: ONNNNEEEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWOOOOOOOOOOO!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEE!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Tsuki to Hanabata” plays as Nausicaä gets to her feet, breathing heavily)
Fumio Demura: Your winner by pinfall, Nausicaä! Suzuki!
Monica Vaughan: What a back and forth encounter! This match was just as good as their first! I have to say KGB, J-ROK has quite the talent!
Psycho KGB: Stephanie gave her the fight of her life, but Nausicaä pulled through and proved that she was the better woman tonight!
(Nausicaä looks down at Stephanie and extends a hand. Stephanie stares at it for a moment but accepts the friendly gesture. Nausicaä pulls her up and pats her head before exiting the ring, leaving Stephanie to look on in confusion.)
Monica Vaughan: I don’t know if that was sportsmanship or disrespect, but it looks like Suzuki is enjoying her time here in Inglewood!!
Psycho KGB: She walks to the beat of her own drum. Just need to find the rhythm. Also, don’t forget about our bet Monica!
Monica Vaughan: I won’t, sweets. We’ll see if her next opponent can find that rhythm tomorrow night, but for now let’s see what our correspondent Maria Cuesta has in store for us!
(The camera opens to LAW Interviewer Maria Cuesta standing backstage with IJWF World Champion Kayla Winters and her entourage Grace Hollister and Christy Winters.)
Maria Cuesta: please welcome my guest at this time the IJWF world champion Kayla Winters. Tonight, Kayla, you defend your IJWF title against Natsu Toyama.
Kayla Winters: You know Maria, its like this, since I’ve became IJWF world champion, Madam Vega has searched the four corners of the earth to try and find an opponent capable of taking the IJWF title from me, Nina Sanada failed, Stephanie Matsuda’s portege failed, but again everyone persists in trying to uncrown the greatest of all time.
(Kayla smirks, and Christy checks outs Maria.)
Kayla Winters: Tonight out of the goodness of my heart I’ve decided to make someone famous, the daughter of Miss Manami, Natsu Toyama. Natsu lets me make this perfectly clear you can’t beat me, however you’ll become famous in the defeat you take tonight, you’ll benefit from the rub you will get being in the ring with the greatest IJWF champion of all-time, it will be a life lesson you can learn from Natsu, maybe you can aspire to be a great as I am.
(Kayla laughs.)
Kayla: It won’t happen of course, since inside a wrestling ring I have no equal. Tonight Maria, everyone here at Collision Course will witness me write another chapter in my Lethal Angels of Wrestling legacy, one that has already reached legendary status, Maria you have a good night.
(Kayla, Grace , and Christy walk off.)
Flannery Chastain: The following contest is a **first-round Queen Of The World Match**, and it is set...for **one fall!**
(The crowd emphatically screams the ‘one fall!’ victory condition.)
Flannery Chastain: Entering first…
(“Extraordinary” by Liz Phair blares out through the arena speakers as Sonya Labelle emerges from the entrance ramp. She points her finger skyward, and then waves to the crowd as she starts walking toward the ring, playing to the same crowd for a moment. She leans over and takes a picture with a fan, before making her way up to the apron.)
Chastain: Fighting tonight out of Oldham, Great Manchester, England...weighing in at one-hundred and thirty pounds...she is the Labelle Crusader…**SONYA LABELLE!!!**
Bull Connors: Coming off an *excellent* first round Queen of the World match, we head full-force into our second! These two competitors are looking to come out swinging and prove themselves as the new face of this industry!
(Labelle rolls into the ring, and leaps up to the top rope, pointing a finger up in the sky before posing to the camera.)
Mari Fujioka: A win in Queen of the World for either of these women would be a major coup, a feather in the cap! They could easily ride this match to superstardom!
Chastain: And, her opponent…
(‘Always Forever’ by CULTS plays out through the arena speakers as HULK makes her entrance, clad in a black leather jacket similar to that of her mentor, Graham Baker, as well as a weight belt. HULK presses a fist to her chin, playing to the crowd momentarily, before making her way to the ring. She locks eyes with Labelle, and the two share a bit of a nod.)
Chastain: Fighting tonight out of Osaka, Japan...weighing in tonight at one-hundred and thirty-eight pounds...she is Ten Tons of Steel…**HULK!!!**
Bull Connors: HULK has had an impressive showing in JET so far, and a win here in the first round of Queen of the World would definitely do well for her reputation! What do you think about her chances against an older-and more trained-competitor like Labelle, Mari?
Mari Fujioka: Labelle has a technique down, but sometimes, technique falters in the face of strength. I really think this one could go either way. I do have to give some credit to my own competitor, though.
(HULK makes her way to the ring, dropping her leather jacket on the ground and placing it alongside her weight belt. She climbs over the top rope, falling back into the corner as the referee checks both her and Labelle over. She looks to both women, before signalling to the timekeeper-and we’re off!)
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
Fujioka: Both women have a show of respect as they shake hands to start us off, before launching into a swift lockup! Labelle has the advantage and momentum here, keeping HULK at bay while she’s trying to go for HULK’s back and shoulder! Labelle keeps a standing armlock on HULK, but HULK tries to regain control in a losing fashion! Labelle’s trying to get her down to a knee, maybe setting up for that **Labelle Lock**-but HULK goes for the ropes! Labelle shifts her momentum, and swings around, forcing HULK to the ground! She transitions into a hammerlock, and keeps it tightly locked in!
Connors: Labelle’s technique is truly shining through here-as you’d expect a top student to! HULK is fighting an uphill battle here as Labelle’s keeping the pressure on that arm!
Fujioka: But wait-HULK’s powering to her feet! She’s using that strength to lift out of Labelle’s hammerlock, and she’s up to her knees! Labelle’s trying to adjust back to the standing armlock, and she might be looking for a Crucifix Pin-but HULK has other ideas! She gets Labelle up in a Fireman’s Carry! HULK looks as though she’s going to drive Labelle back into the canvas-but instead, she lets the Crusader down! Labelle looks a bit surprised, and HULK gives a light taunt as the fans applaud! The women share another sign of respect.
Connors: Things have stayed cordial between these two so far in the early stages of this match, but you have to wonder how long that’ll last with advancement in Queen of the World on the line here! Labelle’s looking for another lockup, and HULK goes into it, but Labelle presses aggression forward!
Fujioka: Labelle easily has control here! The technician in her’s coming out as she’s forced HULK into a corner, looking for a double wristlock, but HULK refuses to let her get it, so she adjusts into a waistlock and through into an O’Connor Roll! She rolls through, however, and tries for another armlock, but as HULK rolls onto her stomach, Labelle counters quickly and tries for a body-scissors! HULK manages to roll through that, and forces Labelle out of the way! HULK scrambles to her feet, but as she looks to meet Labelle before Labelle can recover-Labelle sweeps her legs and takes her to the canvas with a two-legged takedown!
Connors: Labelle maintaining dominance so far, these two really showing off a strong ground game! You’d think someone like HULK would focus more on getting the ball back into her court, but I *really* think she’s just trying to play the game and not disappoint anyone who might be watching back home!
Fujioka: Truly! Labelle looks for a Schoolgirl, but HULK won’t let her get it, so Labelle rolls HULK through and sends her into the ropes! HULK grabs hold of them, preventing Labelle from getting another hold in, but as she releases them, Labelle grabs hold of her arm and SLAMS her into the canvas with a big arm-drag! HULK rolls back to her feet, and Labelle tries for another, but it’s ANOTHER arm-drag! The crowd gets behind Labelle as a woozy HULK comes back to her feet, and she goes for a third arm-drag!
Connors: But HULK’s had enough, and once again, she gets Labelle up onto her shoulders! This time, though, the drop isn’t as pleasant-and she sends Labelle off and onto the apron! HULK takes a few steps back and taunts Labelle to enter the ring-but is this wise?! HULK’s best moments so far have come when she’s put that strength to good use!
Fujioka: You can assume that the Heavy Lifter has something to prove here, but as Labelle’s stepping back into the ring, we can see that there’s no lockups intended. HULK slaps her own chest, and motions for Labelle to do the same. Labelle begs off for a moment, but HULK beckons her! Eventually, Labelle gives in-and hits a SHARP knife edge chop across HULK’s upper chest! The Ten Ton Terror stumbles back a bit, but demands another, and Labelle responds with another! This one echoes through the arena like a gunshot! HULK seems to be withering from these repeated strikes, and she asks for one more!
Connors: JEEZ! The third echoes even louder than the first two! Labelle put a great bit of force into that, and HULK looks like she might be hurting. Labelle’s grabbing her arm and trying to get her back to her feet-NO! A CHOP FROM HULK!
Fujioka: That one sent Labelle down to her own knees-but is Labelle *smiling?!* She’s asking for another from HULK, who gladly obliges, pulling Labelle back to her feet and drilling her with ANOTHER chop across the chest! This one staggers her again, and as Labelle powers back to her feet for a second time, HULK **RIPS** a chop across her chest so loud that it echoes through the arena! Labelle goes down hard! HULK’s pulling her back to her feet, and whipping her into the corner! She gets a running start!
Connors: *Nope!* Labelle ducks out of the way! Labelle responds with a chop as HULK swings around, this one catching Ten Tons of Steel off guard as she falls back into the corner! Labelle hits the ropes, looking for a running superkick into the corner, but HULK ducks it! Labelle goes high, looking to use her high-flying skill to her advantage! She looks for a Moonsault Press to HULK! SHE GETS IT!
Fujioka: She’s rolling through into a pin! Referee Oikawa is going for the count!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
Connors: And HULK powers out at one! This shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise at the first pin attempt in this match, but we have to remember that these women have already been going at it for nearly ten minutes!
Fujioka: That they have-but Labelle’s ready to call this one off! She whips HULK into the corner as HULK’s trying to recover, and gives the Heavy Lifter a stiff Uppercut to the jaw, before following up with a nasty Vertical Suplex back into the center of the ring! She rolls through, showing off some of her *own* strength as she tries for another suplex-but HULK counters it and lands on her feet! Labelle swings around INTO a stiff chop across the throat from HULK, who follows up with a stiff thrust kick to the knee, dropping her opponent down! Labelle tries to cover up as HULK comes in for another thrust kick, and her guard manages to block the hit! She rolls HULK through in a Schoolboy, and then hits a pump knee to the jaw of her opponent!
Connors: That one had to hurt!
Fujioka: Labelle’s going up to the top rope, looking for another Moonsault-but HULK gets the knees up! Labelle’s caught! HULK rolls through the grounded position and looks for a Sidewinder Suplex, but Labelle manages to evade it! Labelle fires a forearm into HULK’s skull, and then tries for a superkick, but HULK catches her with a leg-trapped POWERBOMB! She rolls Labelle through, and hits the ropes for a running elbow, but as she slides low, Labelle rolls out of the way! Labelle springs up to the ropes, she’s looking for a Lionsault!
Connors: **NO DICE!** HULK evades the maneuver and sends Labelle crashing and burning! Labelle’s not had much luck going to the air in the latter portion of this match! Sonya tries to recover quickly, but HULK’s on her, looking for a Full Nelson! She gets half of it on, and Sonya fights against the other, keeping her arm at an odd angle-so HULK adapts-BRIDGING HALF AND HALF SUPLEX! SHE GOES FOR THE PIN!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
Fujioka: And just before two, Labelle kicks out! HULK’s looking for that Full Nelson again, but Labelle has other ideas! She hits HULK with a stiff back elbow to the jaw, and another, and another, forcing her off! Labelle grabs her wrist, swinging around and nailing her with a ripcord knee strike! HULK falls back into the ropes, and Labelle hits them to rebound, sending HULK over the top rope with a modified **Liberty Belle Kick!** HULK falls out to the apron, and Labelle goes high! She’s trying to get a staggered HULK’s attention-**AND SHE HITS A DIVING CUTTER FROM THE TOP ROPE DOWN TO THE APRON!!!**
Connors: **JESUS!!!** Both of these women are feeling it right now! Sonya’s a *tough cookie*, especially fighting in SHW-but I can’t imagine that she took that blow without too much trouble!
Fujioka: She’s trying to get HULK back into the ring, but HULK’s not moving much! She very well could be out here! Labelle rolls HULK back inside, she’s looking for a pin!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
Connors: And that’s another kickout at two! Labelle’s starting to realize she might need to do more than what she’s *been* doing to put away the young JET competitor! She’s looking for that Labelle Lock!
Fujioka: But HULK still has her wits about her-and she’s lunging for the ropes! She gets the bottom rope before Labelle can trap her arm, so the referee forces Sonya to break the hold! Sonya drags HULK back to her feet, throwing her into the corner and NAILING her with a forearm to the head! She pushes forward for another, and another! HULK’s withering under these repeated blows, and as she slumps down into the corner, Labelle looks for a rebound, running high speed-**ELBOW SHOT** to the head of HULK! HULK might be out cold!
Connors: I’m sure she is, after a blow like that!
Fujioka: But Labelle’s not satisfied! She’s looking for a Northern Lights suplex, dragging HULK’s dead weight up into the air-and she gets it! She rolls back, and we can see referee Oikawa trying to get involved-but Labelle’s paying her little mind as she brings HULK down with a MASSIVE Brainbuster! HULK landed full on her head there! Labelle takes a moment to recover some energy after that flurry of offense, before she grabs HULK by both legs! She pulls her in, trapping her arm and looking for that **Labelle Lock!** SHE GETS IT!
Connors: It’s hard to imagine that HULK *isn’t* struggling in the precarious position she’s in right now! HULK is trying desperately to escape, to make it to the ropes, but Labelle’s got a hell of a hold on her! That Labelle Lock has *ended* many matches up to this point! HULK’s getting closer and closer to the ropes, but Labelle pulls her back into the center, switching up to a single leg Boston Crab! She releases the arm-lock to adjust, and looks for a stomp to the head of HULK, but HULK manages to evade it! She presses a stiff kick to the knee of Labelle, and Labelle drops down! HULK scrambles to her feet, falling back into the ropes, exhausted and with-I can only assume-some damage to her back! Labelle tries to get to her feet-BUT HULK TAKES HER DOWN WITH THE **LITTLE BLADE!** She covers!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
Oikawa: TWO!!!
Oikawa: THREE!!!
Fujioka: **NO!!!** Labelle manages to get a shoulder up! HULK looks stunned, but she’s well aware that she’s fighting from beneath right now! She’s got a hold of Labelle, and she’s looking for **Farewell, Osaka!**-BUT LABELLE FIGHTS FREE! Labelle nails HULK in the skull with repeated blows, causing her to drop to the canvas and sending HULK into the ropes! Labelle follows up with a nasty Superkick to the jaw of HULK, sending HULK out to the apron! Labelle’s getting a running start, looking for the Sliced Stabber to an apron-bound HULK!
Connors: **BUT HULK’S GOT HER! HULK SLAMS HER BACK INTO THE CENTER OF THE RING WITH FAREWELL, OSAKA!!!** HULK hit her powerbomb, and she’s going to capitalize on it now! She slides into the ring, and hooks Labelle’s legs!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
Oikawa: TWO!!!
Oikawa: THREE!!!
Fujioka: **UNBELIEVABLE!!!** Labelle’s kicked out of the powerbomb, as well! The crowd is going **wild!** HULK’s looking for another, but Labelle powers through it with forearms and punches and slaps! She fires a stiff superkick into HULK’s jaw, and then another, and then another! HULK is looking woozy, and she looks for the Belle Ring-AND SHE GETS IT! HULK crumples to the mat, and Labelle pulls her up into the air! She’s looking for-YES! A BRAINBUSTER! HULK hits the mat, dead cold, and Labelle looks once more for that Labelle Lock one more time!
Connors: If she gets it, this could very well be the end for HULK at this point of the match! Labelle’s looking to lock the Crab in-but HULK pushes to the ropes! HULK goes for the bottom rope, but Labelle drags her back! Labelle tries to get the arm, but HULK fights against it, so instead she tries for the Cloverleaf...BUT HULK SHOVES HER BACK!
Fujioka: HULK and Labelle trade blows at a breakneck pace as HULK breaks the submission! Both women trade standing lariats, and HULK blasts Labelle with a forearm, only for Labelle to return a roundhouse kick! HULK hits a forearm again, and Labelle fires back with a pump knee! Another knee! A lariat! An elbow! A forearm! Shots thrown back and forth! Labelle finds advantage with a short-arm lariat into a corner whip, following up with the Liberty Belle Kick-BUT IT’S NO USE! HULK cuts her down with Little Blade! HULK grabs Labelle and deadlifts her into the air-FAREWELL, OSAKA! SHE BOMBS LABELLE DOWN AND SITS OUT THE POWERBOMB INTO A PIN!
Oikawa: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
THREE!!!
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
Chastain: Your winner, and ADVANCING to the Queen of the World Second Round…**HULK!**
Connors: What a fight! Both of these women should be proud of what they brought to the table tonight, and even if my Slaughterhouse girl didn’t win, she still put up a hell of an effort!
Fujioka: That much is true!
(An ad for JET’s upcoming RISE Together event is shown: “A Tournament to decide the best team in Joshi Extreme Takeover! Many will fall but only two will **RISE Together!!** Coming soon to the Alliance Network!“)
(Camera cuts to ringside as JET Ring Announcer Naomi Serizawa is ready to go for the next match of the evening.)
Naomi Serizawa: THE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL AND IT IS FOR THE JET TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
(“ADAMAS” by LiSA plays as Yuki Takigawa and Machiko Hasegawa make their way out from the back to much fanfare. Both have matching attire colors as they’re wearing red, gold, and white attires respectively.)
Naomi Serizawa: INTRODUCING FIRST! THEY ARE THE CHALLENGERS!!! THE TEAM OF YUKI TAKIGAWAAAAAA AND MACHIKO HASEGAWAAAAAAAAA!!!!
Maki Fujioka: Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s time for the first of five JET exclusive matches for this year’s Collision Course! As always it’s quite a blast to here and we’re starting off the JET matches with the tag team championships.
Asuka Kuramochi: The challengers were given this title opportunity after both of them eliminated one-half of the tag champions in the main event battle royal. Yuki and Machiko have challenged for the tag titles before but didn’t capture the belt. Almost a year later, they have a shot at becoming tag champions.
(The challengers enter the ring as soon “As I am” by Dream Theater plays instead of “ADAMAS”. The crowd’s reaction changes from cheers to boos as the champions make their way out with their tag titles around their waist and wearing matching black attire.)
Naomi Serizawa: AND THEIR OPPONENTS! REPRESENTING DESPERADOS! THEY ARE THE JET TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!! THE TEAM OF Q AND JUUUULLLLIIIIIAAAAA ZHHHAAAAANNNNNGGGG!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: DESPERADOS’ Zhang and Q are now out. The current JET Tag Team Champions have been stablemates for well over a year now and in their first tag team championship challenge, they were able to capture the title and defeat the former champions Megan Enders and Talia Areano.
Maki Fujioka: If Zhang and Q retain, you know that it will send a positive message for both SAIKO and JUNKO who are also defending their titles Day 2 and 3 respectively. DESPERADOS have been on this mission to end JET and if they can retain their titles followed by another retention at Cinderella Story in April. They might be able to do just that.
(The champions enter the ring and hand their titles over to referee Yuri Watanabe who raises them high in the air before passing them to Naomi who leaves the ring. Yuri soon signals for the bell to be rung.)
**(DING DING DING)**
Maki Fujioka: And here we go! The first JET title match of this three-night extravaganza. Every championship and accolade active right now is set to be on the line for Collision Course III but right now it’s about tag team gold, DESPERADOS’ Q, and Zhang set to make their first title defense as a team. They’ve only been teaming as a proper tag team for a short while but they’ve achieved their goal of becoming JET Tag Team Champions when they defeated former champions Megan Enders and Talia Areano at Nagoya Spotlight in December. Their opponents are the consistent tag team of Machiko Hasegawa and former JET World Champion Yuki Takigawa.
Asuka Kuramochi: That’s true, Machiko and Yuki have had a title shot in the past but they weren’t successful against then-champions Wolfegang Symphony. Speaking of the challenger, it seems that Machiko will start the match against Q. Both women are two of the more powerful members of the JET roster. Q, a former gymnast, and powerlifter and her opponent Machiko being a former amateur wrestler at the collegiate level. The two lock up and immediately it seems that Machiko’s nearly 15-kilogram weight and 15-centimeter height advantage is being nulled out by Q’s natural strength. Q transitions smoothly from the tie-up into a side headlock, she seems to be able to bring down the larger Machiko to her knees. Early success for a woman that has been dubbed as the muscle of DESPERADOS. Machiko is rising up as she pushes Q off her and together. Q coming off the ropes for a shoulder table… AND MACHIKO BARELY FLINCHED!
Maki Fujioka: Machiko is a different breed of wrestlers from the one we usually see in JET. She is one of the few pure power wrestlers we have in JET and a perfect throwback to the style of the 90s that you would see in the men’s wrestling scene here in Japan. Machiko is telling Q to try again, and she rushes the ropes for another shoulder tackle but again Machiko simply absorbs it. Both women now butting heads as Machiko nails a forearm and Q responds with her own forearm but again Machiko barely flinched. Another forearm from Q but again Machiko barely flinched. Machiko has taken strikes from some of the best strikers that JET has, her Academy title match against IZM was probably one of the biggest showcases of power wrestlers that we have in JET.
Asuka Kuramochi: That’s true, it will take more to take out someone like Machiko despite her being on the lower end of the JET roster. Q now is looking to Irish-whip her foe and she does so successfully. Machiko running to the ropes and back as she hits Q with a SHOULDER TACKLE! Down goes Q and she immediately heads over to her corner and tags in Zhang. DESPERADOS need to figure out how they’ll be deal with Machiko’s power. Julia Zhang now in the ring and she nails a leg kick to Machiko. Julia is a different style than her tag partner, very similar to an MMA Fighter but still acrobatic enough to not fully dive into that shoot fighter style. Zhang showing off her skills as she nails another leg kick and Machiko goes for a chop but Julia ducks it. Another chop attempt from Machiko but once again Zhang ducks and nails another kick.
Maki Fujioka: Zhang is going in with a different plan than her tag partner, more focused on leg kicks instead of grappling with Machiko. It’s the best way to deal with someone who has the size advantage over you. Julia Zhang switching it up and nailing a kick to the chest of Machiko, she goes for a second kick but this Machiko catches the leg, and a POWERFUL CHOP from Machiko! And there is one of Machiko’s signature offensive moves, those knife-edge chops. Zhang is holding her chest in pain as Machiko nails another LOUD chop. Machiko now Zhang over to her team’s corner and tags in Yuki Takigawa. The former JET World Champion is in as Machiko lands another chop to the chest of Zhang. Takigawa pulling Zhang out of the corner and now a picture-perfect Northern Lights Suplex! Yuki holding onto the bridge for the first cover of the match!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEE!!! TWWWWWOOOOOOO!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: Zhang kicks out and immediately Yuki picks up her opponent. Takigawa nails a perfect forearm and a second one. Yuki Takigawa has a very similar style to Zhang but she is far more acrobatic than Zhang and less focused on the strikes, so both can be seen as opposites but also very similar to one another. Back to the action as Takigawa now ducks a haymaker from Zhang and nails a forearm to the ribs! Brutal shot to the ribs by the former JET World Champion. Yuki goes for a jab but the arm is caught by Zhang! **JUMPING DOUBLE KNEE ARMBREAKER FROM ZHANG!** Takigawa is holding her right arm in pain as Zhang immediately grabs the arm and stomps on it! Cover now by Zhang!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEE!!! TWWWWOOOOO!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: Takigawa kicks out and Zhang looks to apply an armbar but Yuki is quick enough to reach the ropes which gets the referee Yuri Watanabe to intervene and tells Zhang to break the hold. It doesn’t seem to be happening as Yuki begins her count.
Yuri Watanabe: JULIA BREAK THE HOLD! ONNEEEE!!! TWO! THREE! FOUR!! FIV---
Asuka Kuramochi: Zhang breaking the hold at the last second and being pulled away from Yuki who is holding her arm in pain as there might be some damage to it. Zhang now getting Yuki and immediately applies a twisting wrist lock while taking Yuki away from Machiko. Tag from Q and she’s back in this match. Q with a boot right to the hurt arm of Takigawa. DESPERADOS is picking off and isolating Takigawa from her partner. Machiko is looking on helpless as she can’t do anything but support her teammate and cheer her on to get the tag. Q is taunting Machiko as she soon grabs Yuki and applies a hammerlock from behind. Yuki is trapped in the middle of the ring now and she is DROPPED WITH A HAMMERLOCK BACKSTABBER! Both Yuki’s back and right arm getting hit with Q’s knees.
Yuri Watanabe: OOOOOONNNNNEEEEEE!!! TWWWWWOOOOOO!!! THRREE---
Maki Fujioka: Another kick out from Yuki, she is still in this match and showing why she’s a former World Champion. Q is looking it end it already? She turns Takigawa onto her chest and applies a waist lock! Q IS LOOKING FOR Q’S LAMENT! DEADLIFT GERMAN SUPLEX BUT YUKI FLIPS OUT OF IT! The Moonlight Flash starting her comeback as she nails a running forearm to Q follows it up with a running back elbow. Yuki is getting fired up and the crowd is getting excited as well, she Irish-whips Q into the corner but it’s reversed and Yuki is the one sent into the corner.
Asuka Kuramochi: The action is fast-paced as Q charges in but she eats a boot right to the face by Takigawa. Another forearm from Yuki and it sends Q reeling back just a bit as Takigawa gets onto the middle turnbuckle and LEAPS---**AND SHE IS IS CAUGHT!** WHAT STRENGTH FROM Q AS SHE HURLS YUKI TAKIGAWA ACROSS THE RING WITH AN EXPLODER SUPLEX WITH NO PROBLEM AT ALL! Q GOES FOR THE COVER!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!! TWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!! THRREEEE!!!
Maki Fujioka: And Yuki kicks out again. Q seems to be getting annoyed now as Zhang is tagged in. Let the frustrated member sit out and cool down for a few minutes. Yuki is still fighting as she gets herself to her knees and immediately nailed with a kick to the chest by Zhang. A second kick from Zhang and followed by a third, Julia begins yelling at Yuki to stay down and lands another kick to the chest. Again Julia is telling Takigawa to stay down as she rushes the ropes… **TAKIGAWA JUMPS UP AND CATCHES ZHANG WITH A WITH A FRANKENSTEINER!!! A SURPRISE PIN FROM YUKI!**
Yuri Watanabe: OOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!! TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!! TTTTTTTHHHHHHRRRREEEEEEE-----
Asuka Kuramochi: Q BREAKS UP THE PIN JUST IN TIME! DESPERADOS almost lost that match to a surprise flash pin from Yuki Takigawa, Q rushes towards nails her with a Yakuza kick sending her down to the floor. Both DESPERADOS members get Takigawa up to her feet and send her to the ropes with an Irish-whip. Yuki ducks the double clotheslines attempt and rebounds off the opposite! YUKI WITH A DOUBLE SINGLE LEG DROPKICK TO BOTH ZHANG AND Q! Both Yuki and DESPERADOS are down AND LOOK AT MACHIKO! SHE WANTS TO GET INTO THE MATCH AND SHE’S BEGGING YUKI TO MAKE THE TAG!
Maki Fujioka: And Yuki is dazed but she gets the tag! Machiko is into the match and she is going at 100% right away! Machiko gets both DESPERADOS members and sends them to opposite corners, she rushes towards Zhang and nails a running stinger splash to the cornered Zhang. Machiko isn’t stopping as she rushes towards Q and hits another stinger splash! Hasegawa was practically begging and now she gets to be into this match and she might just turn the tides in the favor of her team. She Irish-whips Q towards the same corner as Zhang and RUSHES IN WITH A THIRD STINGER SPLASH! She doesn’t seem to be finished with Q as Machiko pulls her out of the corner and nails a perfect snap suplex.
Asuka Kuramochi: Machiko has taken care of Q for now and her attention turns to Zhang who is still in the corner, still a bit dazed. Machiko raises her arm up high in the air and she begins her barrage of MACHINE GUN CHOPS! She is going all out as the crowd is counting each and every chop, Machiko has been standing on the corner waiting for her turn to get back into this match and showing why. Each of these chops might just be some of the loudest ones that I’ve ever heard from her, she is putting every bit of strength into these rapid-fire strikes. The look on Zhang’s face is showing the pain and looks at Q as she gets behind Machiko and turns her around but she also gets a loud chop to the chest! Machiko is fighting off both Zhang and Q at the same time with chops! Look at her go!
Maki Fujioka: Regardless of that, it’s still two-vs-one and DESPERADOS take advantage as Zhang blocks a chop by grabbing onto Machiko’s hand! Q charges in and nails a perfect superkick to Machiko! DESPERADOS pull away Machiko to the center of the ring and are looking to go for a tag team vertical suplex! But Machiko is fighting, she is refusing to get suplexed by DESPERADOS…
**OH MY GOD MACHIKO WITH A DOUBLE VERTICAL SUPLEX TO BOTH DESPERADOS MEMBERS!! **
Incredible strength from Machiko as Q rolls out of the ring and all that’s left is Julia Zhang and Machiko Hasegawa. The New Burning Spirit gets her up onto her feet and picks up her foe, Zhang looks a bit daze as Machiko Irish-whips her to the ropes... **SHE’S LOOKING FOR A POP-UP POWERBOMB!!**
Zhang is about to counter and lands behind Machiko who turns around right **INTO A SPINNING BACKFIST FROM ZHANG--- MACHIKO WITH A HASEGAWA-LARIAT!!!!** Despite being hit with Spinning Backfist, she fought off the pain and nailed Zhang with a decapitating Lariat! Cover from Machiko!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOOOOONNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO!!!!
TTTTTHHHHHHHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: NO! Q WAS ABLE TO GET BACK IN THE RING AND BREAK UP THE PIN! She was able to save this match for DESPERADOS and keep the belt! Look at Q now as she is just mauling Machiko who is practically helpless at the moment… Yuki Takigawa rushing the ring and begins to brawl with Q! Both women are going at it as Yuki swings for a roundhouse kick but Q slips behind and **GOES FOR A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX!!**
Yuki flips out of the German Suplex!! **ROLLING ELBOW RIGHT TO THE JAW OF Q WHO COLLAPSES AND ROLLS BACK OUT TO THE OUTSIDE!**
Maki Fujioka: The action in the ring is hectic as Julia Zhang is back up to her feet and goes for a kick but Yuki catches the leg. And look who’s behind Zhang… **HASEGAWA FROM BEHIND WITH A WAIST LOCK AS SHE NAILS JULIA WITH A GERMAN SUPLEX!** Yuki leaves the ring as she wants to be tagged, Machiko seems spent as she tags in her partner and Yuki tells her to go deal with Q. Machiko nods as she rushes out of the ring and holding her back while Yuki is the one left in the ring with Julia Zhang.
Asuka Kuramochi: All that leaves is the former JET World Champion who picks up Zhang onto her shoulder. Yuki wants to end it with a Black-Out, the Inverted Death Valley Driver that has won a good amount of her matches. The crowd is cheering as Yuki goes for it! **BLAAAAAACCCCCKKKKK OOOOUUUUTTTT!!!**
**NO!! ZHANG IS ABLE TO LAND ONTO HER FEET!** Zhang was able to escape just in time and **SHE NAILS YUKI WITH A JUMPING KNEE!** Takigawa is down to her knees and looks completely knocked out at the moment. Machiko sees this and she’s trying to get back into the ring but Q from behind… **GERMAN SUPLEX!! MACHIKO IS DOWN!!**
Maki Fujioka: Yuki has no one left as Zhang tags Q back into the match. There is no fightback from Takigawa as Q picks her up with ease in a deadlift waist lock! **ZHANG ADDS ON EXTRA PUNISHMENT WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK AS TAKIGAWA IS DROPPED WITH A Q’S LLLAAAMMMENNNTTTT!!!!**
Yuri Watanabe: **OOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!**
**TTTTTTWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!**
**TTTTTTHHHHRRREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE**
**(DING DING DING!!)**
(“As I am” plays again to a negative reaction from the crowd as Q lets go of the suplex hold. She and Zhang get up to their feet as they’re handed their tag championship.)
Naomi Serizawa: YOUR WINNER *AND STILL* JET TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS!!! DEESSSPPPPPEERAAAADDDOOOOOOOOS!!!!
Maki Fujioka: After a hard-fought battle, DESPERADOS have retained their tag team champions but in the air, a perfect last-minute counter and a devastating deadlift German Suplex put away the challengers.
Asuka Kuramochi: Credit goes to Machiko and Yuki who fought back quite valiantly and almost had the match won after that huge lariat but almost isn’t good enough in title matches. DESPERADOS hold onto their tag gold and we’ll just have to see if JUNKO and SAIKO retain their titles on Day 2 and 3 respectively.
(The final shot before the commercial break is Julia Zhang and Q standing in the ring together holding up their tag championships.)
(an ad for Omega Wrestling Alliance’s Odyssey brand is shown. “With Final Destination in the distance, tensions are beginning to boil on OWA’s pink brand! Will Demo Corps crumble under its weight now that Llorona is Women’s World Champion, or will they stay unified against Clash winner Diantha Rosso? And Stephanie Matsuda’s attack on Natalie Cage will have serious repercussions! Will the former champ exact revenge on The Queen of Fighters? Find out next Saturday on TNT!)
Fumio Demura: The following contest is a **Queen of the World First Round Match**...and is set for **one fall!** Entering first…
(“Wreak Havoc” would echo from the loud speakers as a blast of hot pink & black checkers would hit the screen just as Nixie Caine skipped out from the backstage area; a twisted smile laced on her lips. Caine would stand at the top of the stage with her arms behind her back for a moment as the hot pink & white spotlights swing around the area before she would skip down the ring. Once she gets half way, she would hop into a sprint to the ring; sliding into the middle of it on her belly.)
Demura: Fighting tonight out of New South Wales, Australia...weighing in at **one hundred and twenty one pounds**...she is Five Feet of Pink Fury…Sweet Mayhem…**NIXIE CAINE!**
MUSHI: I know where my allegiances lie in this contest, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see someone with all the ability and agility of Nixie Caine take this one here tonight.
Kat Ricci: I could 100% see Nixie taking it. She’s a very accomplished competitor in this sport, thus far. But does she have what it takes to stand up to the skill of Fukushima Zombie?
(Caine would place her elbows on the mat then lean her head on her hands as she kicked her legs like a child; before rolling to her feet and preparing for the arrival of her opponent.)
Demura; And her opponent…
(‘Meshi Kuna’ by INU plays out through the arena speakers as Fukushima Zombie emerges from backstage, a focused look on her face. She looks to the crowd, and then hones in on Nixie Caine, slowly making her way toward the ring as she does so. She steps through the entrance ramp and up onto the apron, locking eyes with Caine. Neither of the two move for a moment.)
Demura: Fighting tonight out of Fukushima, Japan...weighing in tonight at **one hundred and thirty-five pounds**...she is…**FUKUSHIMA ZOMBIE!!!**
MUSHI: It’s hard to give either competitor an advantage here, but with her size advantage, I’m thinking this one might go to Fukushima Zombie!
Ricci: Like I said before-either woman could walk away here tonight, it’s just a matter of who’s more on top!
(Fukushima steps into the ring, and immediately goes head to head with Nixie Caine. Both women look one another up and down, before referee Jenny Carson checks both women over, and signals that the match can begin!)
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
MUSHI: This one’s starting off hot, with both Nixie and Zombie looking for any form of leverage they can get! Zombie comes in hot with a wicked attempt at a superkick, but Nixie manages to evade it! Nixie responds with an attempt at an Enziguri, but Zombie evades that! Zombie hits the ropes and tries for a springboard maneuver, likely looking for a splash onto Nixie, but Nixie manages to catch her, looking for an Inverted DDT-NO! Zombie evades it! Nixie comes in hard for a single leg dropkick, but Zombie feints her, catching her on the ropes and looking for a rope-hung backbreaker! Nixie goes down to the canvas hard, and Zombie goes for a 450 Splash, but Nixie manages to evade it! Nixie hits the ropes and looks for a running kick to Zombie, but Zombie ducks that! Zombie grabs Nixie and pulls her down for a quick roll-up pin attempt!
Carson: ONE!!!
Ricci: NOPE! Nixie manages to get out of that pin at one, and she’s back up to her feet! She’s looking for a shot at Zombie, but Zombie’s on her again with a big double-knee backbreaker INTO A REAR NAKED CHOKE! Zombie’s got Nixie trapped in her grasp, and she’s choking the life out of her!
MUSHI: As Zombie is wont to do! Zombie is trying her hardest to keep Nixie grounded so as to put more and more pressure on her, forcing a tap or pass-out, but I’m not quite sure if she can get it at this point in the match! Zombie rolls Nixie onto her front, releasing the choke momentarily before driving BOTH of her knees into Nixie’s lower back! Nixie cries out in pain, and Zombie looks to the ropes, springing up to the middle rope and looking for a double jump to the top-but, desperately, Nixie Caine manages to catch the back of her legs, catching her right up on the top rope! Nixie springs up after her, and-oh lord-she might be looking for **Enjoy Your Slay!**
Ricci: Even this early into the match, that move could be *lights out* for Fukushima Zombie!
MUSHI: But luckily, she doesn’t get it! Fukushima fights back with haymakers to the side of Nixie’s head, keeping a hold on her hair to prevent her from getting any additional leverage! Fukushima forces Nixie off the top rope, and down to the canvas! She looks for a double stomp, but Nixie rolls out of the way, causing Fukushima to roll away from it! Fukushima turns around into an Enziguri from Caine, followed up by a superkick to the knee! Fukushima goes down to her knees hard, and Nixie hits the ropes, giving her a **GLITTER BOMB!** Fukushima drops to the ground, and Nixie covers!
Carson: ONE!!!
Ricci: And now Fukushima escapes just after the one! But Nixie’s not as intent to allow her an opportunity to regain leverage, instead grabbing her around the head and throwing her hard into the corner, causing her to slump down to her knees, and following up with a big running lariat to the back of her head! Fukushima falls, and Nixie goes up to the top rope, looking for a Moonsault, but as she comes down, Fukushima rolls out of the way and to the outside! Nixie, intent to not be shown up, hits the ropes and looks for a Soaring Moonsault over the top!
MUSHI: But Fukushima scouts it, and catches her with a knee to the head! Nixie’s caught on the ropes, and Fukushima drives her down hard onto her knee with a wicked Backbreaker off the ropes! Nixie slumps down on the apron, and Fukushima rolls her back into the ring, springing in off the ropes for a big splash onto Nixie’s form! She hooks both legs!
Carson: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
Ricci: AND NIXIE KICKS OUT AGAIN! Incredible! Fukushima drags Nixie back to her feet and hangs her on the middle rope, looking to go up to the top and stomp downward through Nixie Caine, but Caine rolls out of it, causing Fukushima to miss and land awkwardly! Caine rolls up behind Fukushima and catches her in a waist lock, trying to look for a German into an O’Connor Roll, but Fukushima counters into a nasty double stomp to Caine’s midsection! Caine lets out a nasty cough, and Fukushima throws her into the corner before following up with a Bulldog that drives Caine’s face into the buckle fully! Caine stumbles back, and Fukushima goes high, looking for her Moonsault Double Stomp THROUGH the chest of Nixie Caine! Both women go down hard!
MUSHI: Fukushima is trying her damnedest to get a cover on Caine, but it doesn’t appear that she’s sure she finished the job! She’s dragging Caine up to her feet and looking for another Backbreaker, but Caine fights out of it! Caine blasts Fukushima with a rough kick to the midsection, and another to the shoulder, but Fukushima ducks a third and responds with a series of stiff kicks of her own! One to the knee! Another to the midsection! A third to the head! Fukushima tries for a DDT, but Caine fights out of it! She fires off a superkick into the skull of Fukushima, sending her to a knee, before following up with another Glitter Bomb! Fukushima goes down, and Nixie follows the Glitter Bomb up with a leap to the ropes-AND AN IMPLODING SPLASH ONTO FUKUSHIMA ZOMBIE! SHE HOOKS BOTH LEGS!
Carson: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
Ricci: And Fukushima gets out at two! Nixie grabs her and tries for a Bow and Arrow, but Fukushima fights back and tries to get her Jigoku locked in on Nixie! This submission exchange has come nearly out of nowhere here!
MUSHI: Fukushima’s in her element here as she tries to lock in that Jigoku, but Nixie is fighting against it desperately! Nixie is looking for the ropes, but Fukushima pulls her back, modifying the Jigoku into a cross armbar! She wrenches the hold in on Nixie, and Nixie seems to be struggling with the idea that this could be the end-especially if the arm that’s delivered her most devastating weapon for the majority of the match is disposed of! Nixie tries to get to a position in which she can force Fukushima’s shoulders down, but Fukushima instead rotates into a Triangle Choke, trying to choke the life out of Nixie Caine!
Ricci: Nixie’s slowly turning red, and now purple here! She might be losing air faster than she can escape this choke! Fukushima’s got the advantage here easily, but Nixie’s slowly pulling to a knee! Is she powering out?!
MUSHI: If she’s not, she’s damn well trying! Fukushima has the advantage still, but Nixie’s made it up to her knees-and now she’s pulling to her feet! She begins belting Fukushima in the skull with heavy overhand punches! She’s battering the shit out of Fukushima here, and she has no choice but to release her hold! Nixie comes in for another Glitter Bomb, however, to a downed Fukushima, but that proves to be a poor decision as Fukushima sends her back with a wicked dropkick to the chest! Nixie falls back into the corner, and Fukushima gets a running start for a superkick into it, but Nixie ducks it!
Ricci: And Nixie takes advantage as Fukushima’s foot hits the turnbuckle pad, rolling her through and into a Victory Roll Pin!
Carson: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
MUSHI: But Fukushima kicks out! Fukushima gets back to her feet and tries for an immediate sweeping kick, but it’s a feint and she catches Nixie in the chest with a brutal knee! Nixie drops to her knees, and Fukushima hits a nasty leg-drop onto Nixie’s head! Nixie goes down hard, and looks like she’s in pain! The combination of the blows Fukushima’s hit on her, followed up by that triangle choke have truly done a number to her in this match!
Ricci: Fukushima seems to be abandoning the Jigoku for now, though-she’s going up to the top rope and looking for that Moonsault Double Stomp one more time! She leaps!
MUSHI: But Caine just barely manages to evade it! Nixie’s back up with a stunning quickness, and she nails Fukushima with a big Superkick followed up by a sit-out suplex! Caine’s quickly getting her wits back about her, as she looks for another big Superkick-and she gets it! She follows up with a single leg drop kick into the corner, before following that up with a big Moonsault press-but Fukushima slides to the outside! Nixie comes running after her, looking for another attempt at that Moonsault Feint, but Fukushima tries to intercept with a kick, only for Nixie to transition to a snap sliding drop kick that sends Fukushima into the barricade! Nixie hits the ropes, and leaps OVER the top rope as Fukushima tries to get back to her feet, crashing onto her with a MASSIVE top rope soaring moonsault!
Ricci: Nixie is really making the most of her damaged state in the last portion of this match! She’s dragging Fukushima away from the shattered barricade, placing her up on the apron! She’s sent Fukushima back into the ring, and she’s springboarding for the P!NK Sky Warning! She leaps!
MUSHI: BUT FUKUSHIMA CATCHES HER WITH ANOTHER SUPERKICK! Nixie hangs on the ropes, and Fukushima pulls her over, forcing her to hang, before coming in hot for the SLIDING GERMAN SUPLEX! She spikes Nixie on top of her head, and slides back into the ring! She looks as though she’s gained a second wave of energy, heading to the top rope and looking for a 450 Splash! She leaps! SHE HITS IT! She covers!
Carson: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
THREE!!!
Ricci: BUT NIXIE ESCAPES JUST BEFORE THE THREE! Fukushima looks a bit disheartened, but she powers back to her feet, letting out a scream as she pulls Nixie to her feet! She begins nailing Nixie with repeated open-hand slaps, but Nixie fights back with strikes, battering Fukushima and sending the two into another strike exchange! Nixie gets advantage with a superkick followed up by an Enziguri, and she sends Fukushima packing with a Deadlight Suplex, floating over and planting her with a second just moments after the first! She releases the hold, however, and takes a moment to catch her breath!
MUSHI: Nixie is looking for an end to this match no matter the cost, as Fukushima has clearly taken a lot out of her! She pulls Fukushima Zombie to her feet, and looks for the P!nk Wasteland Slam-but Zombie forces her off! Zombie nails her with a wicked forearm, and then a back elbow, followed up with a pump knee to the jaw! She lets out a cry as she drags Nixie into the corner, setting her up between the ropes, and going to the top rope! She’s looking for that Moonsault Foot Stomp one more time! She might have ti!
Ricci: BUT NIXIE CAINE KICKS FUKUSHIMA’S LEGS OUT! SHE CAUSES FUKUSHIMA TO SLAM INTO THE TOP ROPE, CATCHING HERSELF-**RIP-TIRE!!!** THE DOUBLE KNEE FACEBREAKER CATCHES FUKUSHIMA FULL ON! NIXIE COVERS!
Carson: **ONE!!!**
**TWO!!!**
**THREE!!!**
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
Demura: Your winner, and ADVANCING to the Queen of the World Second Round…**NIXIE CAINE!**
MUSHI: What a fight here tonight! Fukushima Zombie went head to head with Nixie Caine, and at times, both of these women seemed as though they could have taken it! However, Nixie Caine was just a step ahead here!
Ricci: I agree-both women had a hell of a showing, but unfortunately, only one can advance!
(The camera opens to Natsu Toyama standing in the backstage corridor, alone. The young girl has her eyes closed and looks to be steadying her breathing. Nina Sanada walks up to her with a towel over her shoulder.)
Nina Sanada: How are you doing?
(Natsu slowly opened her eyes and nodded several times.)
Natsu Toyama: I’m fine. Just getting my mind right.
Nina Sanada: Of course. I have all the faith in the world, Natsu-chan. I’ll be out there to support you. By the way, somebody wants to see you…
(Nina steps off as Natsu’s mother Miss Manami approaches her. Natsu is slightly surprised to see her mother, who is normally busy as OWA’s Head Female Trainer at their Performance Center in Philadelphia, PA.)
Miss Manami: (smiles) Natsu.
Natsu Toyama: Uh...so you did make it.
(Natsu looks away, shyly. Manami placed a warm hand on her daughter’s shoulder.)
Miss Manami: Relax your body. You’ve been preparing for this since you could walk. You were destined for this moment, to be in this place at this exact time. Nothing can get in between you and glory at this point. Also…”
(Manami placed her hands on Natsu’s face.)
Miss Manami: I’m proud of you, and always will be. No matter what win or lose, do your best with no regrets.
(Natsu’s eyes begin to water as she fights back her tears.)
Natsu Toyama: Y-yes mom.
Miss Manami: Also...don’t forget to enjoy yourself. This is our livelihood. Winning is only worth it when you do it with a pure heart.
(Manami kisses her daughter’s forehead and walks past Nina.)
Miss Manami: Take care of her.
Nina Sanada: Always.
(Nina and Natsu watch the legendary joshi wrestler, once the best in the world, walk-off in the distance.)
Naomi Serizawa: The following contest is a **Queen of the World First Round Match**...and is set for **one fall!** Entering first…
(“Eclipse” by Yngwie Malmsteen plays out through the arena as Diantha Rosso emerges from backstage, looking ready for a fight. She slaps her hand against her chest a few times before making her way toward the ring, dominance on her mind as she approaches. The crowd rabidly cheers for her.)
Serizawa: Fighting tonight out of New Orleans, Louisiana...weighing in tonight at one hundred and twenty-five pounds...she is the Heavenly Lionness…**DIANTHA ROSSO!**
James King: Diantha Rosso has been on *fire* this week so far, winning the Omega Wrestling Alliance’s Clash and securing a title match for herself at **Final Destination III**, but will she be able to add another accolade in the form of **Queen of the World** to her resume?
Asuka Kuramochi: It’s going to be a high bar to reach against someone like Savannah Andrews, who’s been out for blood since she arrived in Slaughterhouse Wrestling just a few months ago. Andrews has everything to gain here, and Rosso’s position on top of the world may be *just* the plinth andrews needs to knock her down from to get somewhere!
(Rosso makes her way into the ring, sliding under the bottom rope and posturing before settling into a corner to wait for her opponent.)
Serizawa: And her opponent…
(“Doubt” by twenty one pilots plays out through the arena speakers as Savannah Andrews stares dead ahead at the ring as she emerges. Her eyes are solely focused on Diantha Rosso. She ignores the crowd as she marches to the ring.)
Serizawa: Fighting tonight out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...weighing in at one hundred and twenty-five pounds...she is **The Sweet Girl with a Sour Kick**...**SAVANNAH ANDREWS!**
James King: This competitor is as predictable as any. Savannah’s seemingly kept herself on the side of light, but she’s been known to diverge from that path. Will we see this dark side of her against Diantha Rosso here tonight?
Asuka Kuramochi: We very well may! Savannah will likely need to dig deep to defeat Diantha Rosso in this contest, and block her path to advancing in the Queen of the World Tournament!
(Savannah steps into the ring, and immediately jaws with Rosso, before falling back into her corner. Referee Alexander Vega checks both women over, before looking to the timekeeper. The bell rings out-this one’s off!)
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
King: AND SAVANNAH ANDREWS IS OUT THE GATE WITH A MASSIVE JUMPING HIGH KNEE! Diantha Rosso eats the strike directly on the jaw, and Andrews is wasting no time, battering her with rapid-fire knee strikes at close range before hauling her out of the corner! She chops Diantha stiffly across the chest, before trying to pull her in for the Jawbreaker, but Diantha forces off! Diantha hits Savannah from behind with heavy elbow strikes, before shoving Savannah into the corner! She tries for a Burning Moon to the back of Andrews’ head!
Kuramochi: **BUT SAVANNAH DUMPS HER ONTO THE APRON!** A thrust kick to the skull sends Diantha Rosso to the outside, and as she tries to recover, Savannah sends her back with a wrecking-ball dropkick! Rosso falls back into the barricade, and Savannah follows up with ANOTHER stiff shotgun dropkick that sends Rosso over the barricade and into the crowd! Referee Vega is trying to get this back under control with quickness, but Savannah clearly has other ideas as she steps up onto the barricade and sends Rosso down with a massive headscissor takedown!
King: Savannah saw an advantage here early, and is seizing the day! She drags Rosso out of the crowd, and throws her back into the ring, hitting her with ANOTHER knee strike as she tries to get back to her feet! She grabs Rosso and drags her up, getting a vertical lift-and a spinning Brainbuster! **BRAINFREEZE!!!** This one may well be over as Andrews goes for the pin!
Vega: **ONE!!!**
**TWO!!!**
Kuramochi: AND ROSSO IS OUT AT TWO! She’s still got a lot of fight left in her!
King: Savannah’s intent to remove that, though, as she rips a stiff kick across Rosso’s head before looking for that German Suplex to follow-up, but Diantha has other ideas! She counters the suplex into a double wrist-lock, and SLAMS Andrews to the canvas, following up with a rough kick of her own! Rosso grabs Savannah and tries for the **World Shaking!** She gets Savannah up in the scoop lift!
Kuramochi: BUT SAVANNAH COUNTERS INTO A DDT! Savannah still maintaining control here, despite the momentum that Rosso managed to regain!
King: Savannah’s on Rosso with heavy kicks at point blank range, staggering the Clash competitor, before she sends her into the ropes and over, out onto the apron, with another high knee! Rosso looks kind of lost here against the constant assault that Savannah’s putting her through! Savannah slides out onto the apron, and braces Rosso against the ring-post, looking for a meteora! **NO!!!** Rosso manages to duck out of the way, sending both of Savannah’s knees hard into the post! Savannah lets out a cry of pain as she stumbles, but Rosso’s on her quickly, nailing her with a brutal European Uppercut followed up by a snap suplex onto the apron! JESUS! Andrews is clearly in pain here as Rosso rolls her back into the ring, springing up to the top rope!
Kuramochi: Rosso looking for the Space Turbulence early in this match, but as she comes down for the corkscrew stunner, Savannah manages to catch her and RAM her head into the top turnbuckle, following up with a wicked German Suplex that spikes Diantha right on top of her head! Savannah falls back into the corner, motioning for Diantha to get back to her feet! She might be looking for the **Shiniest Rainbow!** Savannah comes in hot as Diantha gets to her knee!
King: **BUT A MASAMUNE FROM ROSSO CUTS SAVANNAH DOWN IN HER CHARGE!** Savannah crumples to the canvas, and Rosso drags her to her feet, grabbing both arms and trying to pull her in for the Crushing Drive, only for Savannah to shove Rosso off, looking for a dropkick-BUT ROSSO CUTS HER DOWN WITH **BURNING MOON!** ROSSO PUTS A KNEE **THROUGH** SAVANNAH’S HEAD! Rosso rolls Andrews over, and goes for a pin!
Vega: **ONE!!!**
**TWO!!!**
Kuramochi: ANDREWS OUT AT TWO! SHE’S STILL IN THIS! Rosso looks a bit shocked, but pulls herself together to try for the Diantha Driver-BUT SAVANNAH MANAGES TO COUNTER THE WRIST-CLUTCH INTO A MODIFIED ARMBREAKER! Rosso lets out a cry of pain as she falls back into the corner, and Andrews is on her, desperately, with a knee to the head that sends her back into the ropes! Savannah seems to take her plans into consideration for a moment, and leaps up over the top rope BEFORE GRABBING DIANTHA’S ARM! **A HANGING ARMBAR!!!** Rosso might be strong, but I don’t know *how long* she’ll be able to keep Savannah hanging in place here!
King: She may not need to worry about that-Vega’s quickly getting involved!
Vega (off-mic): Andrews, let her go!
Kuramochi: No answer from Andrews on that!
Vega: (off-mic): FINE!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!
THREE!!!
FOUR!!!
King: **AND ANDREWS RELENTS!** She falls to the apron, but the damage to Rosso’s arm is evident here! Andrews grabs a hold of Rosso’s wrist as she tries to wring her arm out to return some feeling to it-SIT OUT SHOULDERBREAKER ONTO THE ROPE! Andrews falls to the outside, but the desperate move compounded on the damage already done appears to have paid off in spades here! Rosso looks like she’s got no feeling left in her arm! Andrews definitely has the advantage-but a desperate Diantha Rosso FLINGS HERSELF OVER THE TOP ROPE WITH A RIDICULOUS DIVING LARIAT ONTO SAVANNAH ANDREWS! Both women crash to the ringside area, and Vega looks over them, trying to identify who ate the worst of the damage there!
Kuramochi: With a dive like that, *both* women probably took a few hits! Vega is close to beginning his count, but Rosso drags Andrews up and throws her under the top rope as she pulls onto the apron. She takes a moment to breathe, before stepping back in, looking as if she’s going to look for another Burning Moon! She lines up for the knee strike as Savannah slowly pulls back to her feet!
King: **BUT AS SHE RUNS, SAVANNAH INTERCEPTS HER WITH A STIFF KICK TO THE SHOULDER!** Diantha’s thrown off balance, and Savannah rolls behind her, grabbing her for a Deadlift German Suplex! Rosso fights against it, trying to keep her weight toward the ground so as to make the maneuver harder to execute, so Savannah changes her strategy up and instead batters the back of Rosso’s head with heavy elbows! Rosso goes limp, and Savannah hauls her into the air and DOWN with a bridging German Suplex! She tries to place all of Rosso’s weight onto her damaged shoulder!
Vega: ONE!!!
TWO!!!
Kuramochi: **UNBELIEVABLE!** Despite everything, Diantha Rosso has once again kicked out at two! Andrews looks like she’s growing more and more exhausted as this match goes on, but she’s still determined to take the win here! Andrews drags Rosso up to her feet, and then onto her shoulders, looking for the **Jawbreaker!** She tosses Rosso into the air!
King: **BUT ROSSO INTERCEPTS INTO A DDT AND DRAGS ANDREWS DOWN!** Andrews is spiked on top of her head, and Rosso takes a moment to catch a breather as it becomes clear that Andrews won’t be recovering too quickly. Rosso pulls to her feet, and falls back into the corner, exhausted. She slowly makes her way over to Andrews, pulling her up to her feet and dragging her over to the ropes. She loops Andrews’ head and arm through the ropes, trapping her in place, before she lets out a roar. She gets a running start-**BURNING MOON** through the ropes to send Andrews out onto the apron! Rosso flings herself over the top rope, and to the outside! She grabs Savannah, pulling her in for another snapped suplex-only this one looks like it’s heading **to the ringside area!**
Kuramochi: Andrews is trying *desperately* to hang on, keeping one hand affixed to the rope as Rosso tries to get her up for the suplex! Rosso begins BATTERING Andrews with rapid-fire strikes to the shoulder, but Andrews fights back with punches to the midsection, eventually forcing Rosso off! Andrews looks to counter with a high knee, and then a Uranage-but no!
King: Somehow, Rosso manages to get Andrews away from her! She grabs Andrews again, pulling her in with a vertical lift-AND SLAMMING HER **DOWN** onto the apron! All the air leaves Savannah’s lungs, but Rosso isn’t quite done yet, instead hauling her up into the air with **another** suplex, and this one **SENDS BOTH WOMEN CRASHING TO THE OUTSIDE!** Rosso and Andrews crash to the ringside area with a heavy **thud!** This is the third time both of these women have fallen to the outside, and this one **could** be the most impactful in the course of this match!
Kuramochi: Vega, once again, goes to check on both women, but Rosso’s up as quickly as she can be, rolling Andrews back up onto the apron. She leaves Andrews in place, leaning against the ropes, before pulling herself up to the top! She signals for the end, and leaps!
King: **SPACE TURBULENCE INTO THE APRON!** SAVANNAH ANDREWS’ NECK MIGHT BE BROKEN-BUT ROSSO TOOK HEAVY DAMAGE THERE, TOO, LANDING RIGHT ON HER DAMAGED SHOULDER! Both women sit limply on the ring as Vega goes to confirm if the match can continue-**AND IT CAN!** Rosso rolls Andrews back into the ring, and comes back in herself, but exhaustion is getting the best of her. She falls onto Andrews, but with positioning, she can’t *quite hook the leg with her bad arm!* Vega, nonetheless, counts!
Vega: **ONE!!!**
**TWO!!!**
**THREE!!!**
Kuramochi: **AND SAVANNAH ANDREWS KICKS OUT RIGHT BEFORE THREE!!!** If Diantha could have gotten a full hooking of the leg here, this one would be over, **no question!** Rosso rolls off of Andrews, unsure of how she’s going to bring this to a finish if **Space Turbulence** couldn’t put Andrews away! She pulls to her feet, absorbing the energy from the crowd as they get fully behind her!
King: Rosso is definitely the favorite here, overcoming the odds from a violent assault at the hands of Savannah Andrews so far in this match. Rosso walks over to Andrews, dragging her up to her feet! She pulls Andrews up to her knees-BUT ANDREWS WITH A STIFF RIGHT TO THE STOMACH! And another! Rosso bends over, and Andrews takes advantage of her positioning to get her up onto her own shoulders! Rosso struggles against the fireman’s carry, but Andrews has her dead into position-**JAWBREAKER!** Andrews’ knee collides with Diantha’s head, and may nearly have broken her jaw!
Kuramochi: True to the name, there!
King: **INDEED!** But now Savannah has Rosso right where she wants her, dazed, confused, and almost to a finish! Savannah drags Rosso into the corner, setting her head up against the middle buckle as she seems to be fading in and out of consciousness! Savannah points **two fingers** at Rosso, and then rushes forward for the **SHINIEST RAINBOW!!!** SHE SENDS ROSSO’S SKULL BACK INTO THE MIDDLE BUCKLE HARD! Andrews drags Rosso a bit out of the corner, calling for a finish as she collapses onto Diantha!
Vega: **ONE!!!**
*TWO!!!**
**THREE!!!**
Kuramochi: VEGA STOPPED THE COUNT! But why?!
King: **I SEE!!!** Rosso got her boot on the bottom rope! It was just barely a rope break-but one nonetheless! Andrews is **fuming!** She drags Rosso out of the corner, and looks for the Twizzler Twister, going for Rosso’s damaged arm as she tries to step over!
Kuramochi: **BUT A DESPERATE ROSSO USES THE LAST OF HER ENERGY TO INTERRUPT THE ARMBAR’S SET-UP AND DUMP ANDREWS ONTO HER HEAD!** Andrews is on her knees, in perfect position-**MASAMUNE!** Followed up by a **BURNING ECLIPSE!** Rosso wrings her arm out after the two violent strikes in a row, the second of which appears to have completely cleaned Andrews’ clock! Andrews is out on her knees here!
King: **BUT NOT FOR LONG!** Diantha circles behind Andrews, pulling her elbow pad off and throwing it to the canvas-**HEAVENLY LIONNESS CLAW!!** The elbow damn near knocks Andrews **CLEAN OUT!!!**
Kuramochi: BUT DIANTHA HOLDS HER IN PLACE! She gets Andrews up on her shoulders, grabbing the wrist with her functional arm-**AND SHE EXECUTES THE DIANTHA DRIVER!!!** SHE SPIKES ANDREWS INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE CANVAS-AND COVERS!
Vega: **ONE!!!**
**TWO!!!**
**THREE!!!**
(**DING! DING! DING!**)
Serizawa: Your winner...and advancing to the Queen of the World Second Round…**DIANTHA ROSSO!!!**
James King: What a **fight** between these two women! Diantha Rosso managed to overcome the odds and put Savannah Andrews away in the last few moments of the match, but it *easily* could have been Andrews’ night!
Asuka Kuramochi: I concur! But tonight-the Heavenly Lioness was just **too much** for Savannah Andrews to handle!
(“Coming soon on the Alliance Network: 20 Lethal Angels enter...only one will stand. Welcome to **Amazon Warfare**.)
(Video package - The history of the IJWF World Championship lineage plays, showing champions from the past to the present in order: Emi Hirota, Izzy Van Doren, and finally, Kayla Winters.)
(The interior of the arena is shown as the lights go out. The tron comes on, showing a black and white Natsu Toyama standing backstage near the entrance. Her eyes are closed as a hand is placed on her shoulder. She looks up and sees that it’s her mother, the legendary Miss Manami. She speaks in Japanese, but the words are translated onto the screen.)
Miss Manami: This is your moment.
Natsu Toyama: (nods) Right.
(“Last Surprise” by Shoji Meguro feat. Lyn Inaizumi plays as Natsu walks out onto the stage, wearing a pink variation of her mother’s robe.)
Monica Vaughan: Welcome to the main event of Night 1, here at Collision Course 3! Natsu Toyama, JET’s “Final Answer” is about to have the biggest match of her career!
Asuka Kuramochi: This young lady has been on a tear this season with several significant wins. She has a legacy to live up to, but has demonstrated that it hasn’t stopped her from walking her own path.
Monica Vaughan: With Nina Sanada’s support, she was given this opportunity. She just needs to seize the moment, but it won’t be easy.
(Natsu climbs into the ring and strolls over to her corner and takes off her robe as streamers are thrown into the ring. As she prepared herself, ringside staff pulled the streamers from the ring. Nina Sanada is ringside with a towel in hand to act as her second. The arena goes black again for several moments. A single spotlight shines on a previously dark part of the stage which has the IJWF World Championship atop a pedestal, resting on a velvet pillow. “Money” by Pink Floyd plays as Kayla Winters walks out wearing black, gold, and burgundy attire - matching the title itself! Grace Hollister remains close by.)
Asuka Kuramochi: It’s like she’s one with the title…
(As the crowd goes silent, Kayla walks over to the IJWF World Championship and places it over her right shoulder. She slowly walks down the ramp, smiling at her opponent.)
Monica Vaughan: You can feel the tension right now. Since failing to capture the IJWF World Championship herself, Nina has been in this cold war with Kayla Winters. Now, Natsu, a girl trained in Nina’s JET Dojo has taken up the task of possibly dethroning the year-long reign of Kayla Winters!
Asuka Kuramochi: For 12 months Kayla Winters has beaten nearly anyone there is to beat in the IJWF Alliance. Natsu Toyama may become one in many who end up on the receiving end of a Special K -
Monica Vaughan: Or Kayla will learn what it means to be solved by The Final Answer.
(Kayla slowly makes her way into the ring and raises the title into the air. She gives it to the ref and takes off her black and gold jacket. She stands in her corner as London Morris is seen standing next to Yuri Watanabe, JET’s senior referee. A full view of the ring area is shown as the “IJWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP” graphic is shown on the screen before going back to London Morris)
London Morris: The following match is scheduled for -
Crowd: ONE FALL!
London Morris: (smiles) With a 60-minute time limit it is for the IJWF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! First, from Masuda, Shimane, Japan! She weighs in at 95 lbs! She is “The Final Answer!” Natsu! Toyama!
(Natsu raises her arms in the air before the crowd. She gets a collection of cheers.)
London Morris: Her opponent! Fighting out of Manhattan Beach, CA! Weighing in at 160 lbs! She is the IJWF WORLD CHAMPION! “The Hybrid Wrestling Machine” KAYLA! WINTERS!
(Kayla turns her attention to Natsu with a confident grin)
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla Winters vs Natsu Toyama. Here we go.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Monica Vaughan: Challenger and Champion come out of their respective corners as this match is underway! Kayla and Natsu weren’t shy about sharing their feelings about each other earlier tonight and it shows! Toyama is strangely calm and totally focused! Kayla’s is as well, treating her opponent like she's a threat to be assessed! The crowd is on their feet in anticipation!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla has assumed a catch position, circling Natsu, who looks unbothered as she gets into a stance of her own. People speak about Kayla’s power and agility, but there is a strong foundation of technical prowess built underneath her.
Monica Vaughan: Both women get into a collar-and-elbow tie-up! Kayla’s somehow straining, despite having a 65lbs advantage! Natsu pushes Kayla away! FRONT DROPKICK TO THE CHEST! Kayla goes flying back! What strength from Natsu Toyama! Kayla’s surprised by what just happened! The challenger is standing tall while the champion has been knocked on her rear!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla has to realize that Natsu is much more than what she seems. I’ve witnessed her lift people over twice her size.
Monica Vaughan: Natsu’s allowing Kayla to get back up, uninterrupted! The champ dusts herself off and gets back in her signature fighting stance! Natsu initiates the grapple! Kayla ducks under and gets behind with a waistlock! The Final Answer reverses with a standing switch! She has Kayla’s leg! She’s attempting a Boston Crab, but the Winters scrambles away to the corner just in time! SUPER KICK - KAYLA SLIDES OUT OF RING IN TIME TO AVOID THE ATTACK!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla’s taking a break ringside, realizing that Natsu is a lot more prepared for this than she thought! Toyama is calling out for her to come back in! The young upstart takes a few steps back and bows as Kayla slowly climbs back into the ring.
Monica Vaughan: Natsu is playing this smart. I’m not surprised with her being an understudy of Nina Sanada and the daughter of Miss Manami. She’s being taught how to play the game - to get into your opponent’s head and to successfully take advantage of a situation! Kayla hits ropes! Natsu chases after her! The champ falls to the mat! Natsu jumps over her! Winters leap frogs over Toyama! She turns around- DROPKICK!!! Kayla flies across the ring like a ragdoll! The quickness of Natsu is unbelievable!
Asuka Kuramochi: It looks like she did her research, Monica! She seems to know the rhythm of Kayla’s movements. The champ is going to have to switch up her style.
Monica Vaughan: Well the champ is rolling out to the apron. Natsu charges - Kayla pulls down the ropes! Natsu falls over and lands on her feet! Toyama pulls Winters from the apron! TIGER SUPLEX ONTO THE UNFORGIVING FLOOR! The padding can only do so much!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla looks like someone just swung a hammer to her body! She’s crying out in pain, her wincing expression etched into the minds of those who are witnessing her domination before their very eyes!
(A replay shows Natsu driving Kayla’s into the ground ringside with a spinebuster)
Yuri Watanabe: One!
Monica Vaughan: The champ is picked up by her hair and is tossed into the nearest barricade! I doubt Kayla’s body can hold out that much longer!
(Natsu walks over to Kayla in total confidence. Grace moves a little closer, but keeps her distances when she sees Nina steps up.)
Yuri Watanabe: Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu is in total control of this match. She’s having her way with Ms. Winters and is enjoying every moment of it! Sheattempts to slam Kayla’s head against the barricade but the champ puts up a leg! Elbow to the face of Natsu! Now it’s her turn to throw Toyama against the barricade, HEAD FIRST!
Yuri Watanabe: Three!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla staggers away while holding her neck! This is not the situation she wants to be caught in. While she retains the belt in a countout, Winters is a fighting champ. She rolls back into the ring and leans against the rope to recover as Natsu gets up!
Ref: Four!
Monica Vaughan: Natsu climbs back into the ring as Kayla gives her the same courtesy! It’s Natsu’s turn to run the ropes! Kayla follows suit! Leapfrog over Toyama! She hits a stone cold shoulder block, showing the challenger that the champ is here to stay! She waits for Natsu to stand and presses her forehead against hers, glaring daggers into her opponent’s eyes! Natsu shoves Kayla who slides along the mat and regains her footing! Winters catches the shoot kick! DRAGON SCREW LEG WHIP!
Asuka Kuramochi: We talked about Kayla’s technical prowess earlier and here it is once again! She locks in the Sharpshooter! Natsu’s trying to fight out of this submission hold! Winters is not letting up! Natsu turns over and reverses it! She’s on her back as she has Kayla locked in a Boston Crab! Kayla pushes up her legs, trying to escape, but Natsu’s grip is too tight!
Monica Vaughan: Toyama is keeping up with Winters! Then again despite the age and size difference, Natsu was learning to wrestle since she could walk! She grew up in the business around the likes of Hanako Nakamjura, Bison Yokohama, Azumi Goto, and Stephanie Matsuda!
Asuka Kuramochi: I wouldn’t count Kayla out yet as she’s doing everything physically to change her situation! While in pain she’s still fighting to stand - WHOA THE CHAMP ESCAPES! BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE BACK! Kayla’s down, as it took a lot for her to get out of that predicament!
Monica Vaughan: It’s very hard to keep Kayla in a submission, Asuka! She’s learned from the best in the world!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla is up and hits the ropes as Natsu sits up - ROLLING NECK SNAP! Toyama’s head whiplashed into the canvas! It looks like she’s doing a hit and run strategy to catch the opponent off guard! Kayla runs to the ropes and climbs to the top! She’s waiting for Natsu to get back on her feet! I don’t know why she would want to take such a huge risk! Natsu does a kip up! She charges to the corner and leaps to the middle rope! She’s laying into Kayla with a flurry of strikes! Kayla’s trying to fight back! Natsu has the edge! She hooks the arms! SUPER BUTTERFLY SUPLEX!!! KAYLA’S BODY BOUNCED OFF THE CANVAS! SHE MAKES THE COVER!
Yuri Watanabe: OOOONEEEEEEEEEE!
TWWWWWOOOOOOOO!
THREE-
Monica Vaughan: Kayla lifts the shoulder! Natsu tried to get the surprise pinfall, but Kayla’s awareness shook her back to reality just in time!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu looks frustrated but she’s keeping her cool as she gets to her feet. Kayla’s in a seated position and I don’t know if she wants to stay in that position! NATSU’S UNLEASHING A SERIES OF KICKS TO THE BACK! ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE!
Monica Vaughan: LISTEN TO THAT SICKENING SOUND! NATSU HITS THE ROPES! BASEMENT DROPKICK TO THE FACE!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu went berserk on Kayla’s back! She’s going for one more kick- a roundhouse!
Monica Vaughan: KAYLA DUCKS ON THE ROUNDHOUSE! She’s on her feet with a sinister glare in her eyes!
Asuka Kuramochi: Rage.
Monica Vaughan: Natsu goes for another kick! Kayla has the leg! She pulls her in- SPINNING SPINEBUSTER! NATSU BOUNCED OFF THE CANVAS! Kayla reaches down...and DEADLIFTS NATSU! FIREMAN'S CARRY GUTBUSTER! KAYLA COVERS!
Yuri/Crowd: OOOOOOONEEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOOOO!!!
THHHHHHHHHRRRRRRREEEEE!!!
Monica Vaughan: Natsu gets the shoulder up! Somehow she withstood one of the deadliest moves in Kayla’s arsenal! The champ is LIVID! Kayla is on top, smacking her across the face! The ref is trying to stop Kayla, but she’s delivering hand after hand across the face! OUCH! Natsu clocks Kayla under the chin with a surprise forearm, and she’s rolling off! Toyama climbs on Kayla - who’s lying on her stomach - and starts slamming her head into the canvas! This title match has now turned into a Tik Tok fight!
Asuka Kuramochi: Kayla elbows Natsu off her! She grabs at Natsu’s leg and drags her to the middle of the ring! She locks in the Lotus Lock! Natsu’s trying to escape, but her arms and back are in complete pain! Kayla’s not letting go! She wants Natsu to suffer! Toyama’s tring to reposition herself, but she doesn’t know where to go! Kayla’s trying to keep the hold, but Natua’s smaller size is allowing her a bit more mobility! Natsu flips over! CAT’S CRADLE! SHE COUNTERS WITH A ROLLING LEG-HOOK CRADLE PIN!!
Yuri Watanabe: ONEEEEEEEE!!!!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla kicks out! Both women are lying on the mat, exhausted from the back and forth going on in this match!
Asuka Kuramochi: That submission drained Kayla just as much as it drained Natsu! Both women know it’s only a matter of time before one of them gives in to defeat. Now it’s down to who has the stamina, the will to walk out this match with the IJWF Championship!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla is rolling out of the ring to create some separation! Natsu seems to follow suit, but neither woman seems to be going after the other! Both seem to be trying to recover before making the next move.
Yuri Watanabe: One!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla sees Natsu in her line of sight! She’s charging forward! SPECIAL K- NATSU DODGES THE SPEAR AND KAYLA CRASHES AGAINST THE STEEL STEPS!
Yuri Watanabe: Two!
Asuka Kuramochi: That was a close one for Natsu, who’s trying to gather her composure. Now would be the time to capitalize, especially with the champ looking as vulnerable as ever! It seems like she’s following my advice as she grabs Kayla and SLAMS HER FACE AGAINST THE STAIRS!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla is barely conscious! If Natsu doesn’t want a countout draw she’s gonna have to think of something! She’s trying to pull Kayla off the stairs, but there’s some resistance!
Yuri Watanabe: Three!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu’s weakening Kayla with some strikes to try and get her back in the ring! This is where the size difference is starting to take effect. She pulls Kayla back and whips her at the apron! Kayla instinctively rolls back into the ring! Smart move by Toyama, using an experienced wrestler’s own instincts against them!
Yuri Watanabe: Four!
Monica Vaughan: Natsu slides into the ring and it looks like she’s trying to figure out how to end this match! Natsu goes for the Boston Crab- KAYLA PULLS HER IN FOR THE ROLL-UP!
Ref: OOOOOONEEEEEEEE
TWWWWWWWWOOO
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu kicks out! Both women are taking their time getting to their feet! Elbow to the face by Natsu! Forearm smash by Kayla! Natsu toss Kayla out to the apron! Kayla keeps her footing! Rope-assisted kick and Natsu stumbles back! Kayla grabs the ropes as Natsu runs and bounces on the opposing ropes! She’s charging at her- SPECIAL K!!! SLINGSHOT VARIATION OF HER PATENTED SPEAR!!! KAYLA HAS THE LEGS UP!!!
Yuri/Crowd: OOOOOONEEEEEEEEE!!!
TWWWWWWOOOOOO!!!
THRRRREEEEEEEEEEE!!
Monica Vaughan/Asuka Kuramochi: SO CLOSE!
(The ref turns to Kayla and points to Natsu’s raised shoulder.)
Monica Vaughan: Kayla doesn’t know what to do with herself right now! She’s burning the candle at both ends! The Spear may have connected, but Kayla needs that running start momentum if she wants to secure the victory! Kayla picks up Natsu - HEADBUTT FROM THE CHALLENGER!! BOTH WOMEN ARE DAZED! KAYLA SWINGS WILDLY- LAST SURPRISE!!! SLING BLADE FROM OUT OF NOWHERE!! Natsu stumbles towards the nearest corner! She’s climbing to the top, possibly going for a moonsault! Kayla is getting up! Natsu’s slow to climb which is giving Kayla a chance to follow suit! Natsu’s perched at the top when Kayla’s already on her! The champ climbs to the middle rope! She’s hammering at the back of Natsu!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu’s trying to fight back with back elbows, but Kayla won’t let go! The champ climbs to the third turnbuckle! She’s trying to go for a waistlock! Natsu’s trying to fight her off! Nina is yelling at Natsu to drop down to the apron! Grace is yelling for Kayla to finish the job and win this match!
Monica Vaughan: Kayla is widening her base to try and get a firmer grip- HUH!? NATSU SLIPS DOWN THROUGH KAYLA’S LEGS! SHE’S UNDER THE CHAMP! SHE’S CLIMBING ON TOP OF KAYLA! SHE’S GOT HER LEGS LOCKED IN A BODY SCISSORS!! WE ALL KNOW WHAT THIS IS!!! HER MOTHER’S MOST DANGEROUS FINISHER- IF NOT ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS MOVES IN THIS BUSINESS! KAYLA’S TRYING TO BREAK FREE! NATSU’S TOO SMALL, THAT SHE’S HARD TO REACH! IT MIGHT BE-
Asuka Kuramochi: JOSHI STAR DROP!!!!! JOSHI STAR DROP!!! NATSU’S OWN TAKE OF THE VICTORY STAR DROP SENDS THE CHAMP CRASHING BELOW!!! NATSU APPLIES THE ARCHED BRIDGE!!!! HERE WE GO!!!
Ref/Crowd: OOOOOONEEEEEEEE!!!!!
TWWWWOOOOOOOOOO!!!
THRRRRREEEEEEEEEE!!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Last Surprise” plays as Natsu rolls off Kayla with wide eyes.)
London Morris: Your winner and NEW IJWF WORLD CHAMPION! NATSUUU! TOYAMA!!!!!
Monica Vaughan: SHE DID IT! AFTER 369 DAYS WE HAVE A NEW IJWF CHAMPION!!!
Asuka Kuramochi: Natsu has accomplished something that the likes of Nina Sanada, Santana, Izzy van Doren, Sora Todoh, and Momoko Honda couldn’t do! She defeated one of the most dominant champions this generation has ever seen! This is definitely the biggest win of her career!
Monica Vaughan: Nina Sanada herself is bringing the IJWF World Championship to the ring as the ref helps Natsu to get on her feet! The crowd is on their feet as they’re applauding her victory!
Asuka Kuramochi: This is one heck of a way to end our first night here at Collision Course 3! This takes nothing away from Kayla though, who now holds the record of longest reigning champion! But tonight is Natsu’s night! As we close with Night 1, we hope to see you all again tomorrow night!
(The camera focuses on Natsu on the turnbuckle celebrating with the title as the scene fades to black.)