Vanguard S3E9 – St. George Standoff

• Blaise McClancy
• November 29, 2024
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• Episode 9, season 3, vanguard
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The camera drones fly over the crowd as the Vanguard Theme for this season, “Stronger” by Through Fire, plays over whatever device you are playing CWF’s Vanguard, Season 3 Episode 9 on tonight. 

This is the 9th Episode of Vanguard for Season 3, being held at the Dixie Center, in St. George, Utah.

The CWF continues its march down the central western states, continuing the push towards it’s home town of Las Vegas, Nevada where they will hold the Desperate Warfare Pay Per View Event.

The CWF’s patented triple drone flight through the arena showing the crowd in attendance. A graphic comes up showing that 6,249 people had joined the CWF tonight out of the Arena’s capacity of 6,725 for ring based sports events. 

The drones stop at the entrance ramp, where the video on the Jumbotron shows the opening graphic and credits before the fireworks go off!

The drones come around to where the announcers table is set up, and we find our Vanguard Announcers team, Jessica Carr and Victoria Hill ready to get the show started.

Jessica Carr – Good evening and welcome to Season 3, Episode 9 of CWF’s Vanguard!

Victoria Hill – We’re coming to you from St. George, Utah tonight as we have our biggest show to date!

Jessica Carr – Between HUGE returns, to our main event tonight.. 

Victoria Hill – And I’m mainly talking about the main event. We have CWF Champions and a 4 Winds Wrestion Champion, and some others, in the ring together for an Elimination rules match up!

Jessica Carr – That’s right. A six man elimination match, with on one side, Bad Company composed of the 4WW Dyad Champions, Bad Company… Greg Salazar, The CWF Elite Champion Kara Reinhardt, and the CWF Conquest Champion, Kronin Reinhardt!

Victoria Hill – And on the other side, we have ‘D’, Gabriel Tuck and the 4 Winds Champion, himself, Rob Riot! Although I have to say, I don’t like Riot’s team for this. 

Jessica Carr – Well we know the Von Krausses have their hands in on that match up. Two forces that oppose them, being forced to fight between each other!

Victoria Hill – Yeah, and it’s turning into this thing of fighting with respect and that. 

Jessica Carr – Unlike the nKo, huh? 

Victoria Hill – Well I love me some Rob Riot, but the nKo does have my man, Monster Mammoth in it. And well… 

Jessica Carr – Don’t say it…. Just don’t. 

Victoria Hill – We also have Malakai Tepes taking on Aaliyah Landerson, Samael Drago facing off against nKo member, Lady Lana Hill. 

Jessica Carr – Iro Waters and Zolothach in singles match action tonight. Zolothach had a bit of an eye opening moment last Vanguard with Morgan Decker being outed as being just a slimy weasel.  But we have a CWF return tonight that I’m really looking forward to.

Victoria Hill – Who is that?

Jessica Carr – Eron Hunter, who returns to the CWF tonight, and will be taking on the Bit Luchadore!

Victoria Hill – When we saw him last, Eron Hunter was all up on taking out Armand Von Krauss. Will he take up arms against him again, and join with Rob Riot and the resistance movement?

Jessica Carr – Only time will tell on that. And speaking of Eron Hunter, I’m told we’re going to hear some from him now!

The picture switches to pitch black. The fans fall silent for a moment. Then, a flickering lighter flame lights on a cigarette. A drag from it enlightens a childish face, or at least all that can be seen under the cigarette light. After a bit, a deep and calm voice fills the arena.

Eron Hunter – It takes true character strength to apologize.  Apology accepted, Salazar! I see you are fighting a fight…But that’s not my fight…Yet.

The cigarette light dies momentarily, only to come back stronger than before. The fans now recognize the man behind the shadow. It’s Eron Hunter. The young man crosses his arms on his chest and leans on the wall behind him.

Eron Hunter – CWF is big, big enough for a lot of talent. But it’s not Infinite. Our paths will cross again, and maybe then we’ll shake hands and recon it’s time to fight the same fight against a common enemy. But until then? Until then I will try to relearn walking so that I can soar high in the highest heights.

Eron looks in front of him, and just then a light is switched on, it defeats the darkness in an instant and enlightens the surroundings. Eron, not so much the youngster anymore, looks at the camera in front of him, his eyes piercing the surroundings.

Eron Hunter – I will walk this path, one small step at a time, gathering victories, even in case of a beatdown, because we all should look at the experience as a case to get a bit richer in the end. My first fight in CWF, hopefully, the first of many, is against someone who, apparently, doesn’t know how to walk the difficult walk of surpassing oneself. 

Guess it will be a victory.

Maybe even in defeat.

But I don’t think I will be pinned down for the one, two, three in this fight. Call me an undying optimist. Because that’s what I am in the end. And my adversary this night will get to feel the power of it all. See you in the ring, everyone. Some will get to face me earlier than others, but in the end, we all will get to face each other in this path we call wrestling.”

The young man rests against the wall, looking in front of him as the picture fades to black.

Jessica Carr – Eron Hunter moving to rebuild what he had before. At one time he was considered a contender for the Conquest Title. Will he get there again?

Victoria Hill – Again, time will tell. First he’s got to get past the Bit Luchadore tonight. 

Jessica Carr – And that will be coming up later on. But lets now get to our first match tonight… Terry Martel taking on, MYSTERION!

Marcela Sancho – Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to an electrifying night of wrestling action! We begin with a contest scheduled for one fall! Featuring first the challenger, hailing from Birmingham, Alabama…he is Terry Martel!

The arena lights dim down to near darkness, creating an atmosphere thick with anticipation. Purple and red strobing laser lights fill the space, casting eerie and mesmerizing patterns across the audience. The haunting, powerful strains of “Swamped” by Lacuna Coil boom through the speakers, reverberating in the very bones of those present.

At the 50-second mark of the theme, flames erupt from the entryway, forming a mesmerizing, fiery circle. The crowd gasps in awe as Terry Martel ascends from beneath the stage, rising into the center of the blazing ring of fire. He stands tall, his silhouette framed by the flickering flames, exuding an aura of unyielding determination and intensity.

Terry begins his deliberate walk down the aisle, a guitar slung over his shoulder. His every step is purposeful, his eyes never leaving the ring. The crowd is enraptured, their cheers and chants growing louder with each passing moment, echoing through the arena like a symphony of anticipation.

At the 2-minute and 30-second mark of his theme, Terry reaches the nearest ring post. He pauses, the tension in the arena palpable. Slowly, he lifts his guitar aloft, the crowd holding its collective breath. With a swift and dramatic motion, he spews Asian mist onto the handle of the guitar.

In an instant, a massive flame ignites from the guitar, roaring 15 to 20 feet above the ring post. The arena is bathed in a brilliant, fiery glow, the heat and intensity matching the fervor of the audience. Terry’s entrance is nothing short of spectacular, leaving the crowd in awe of the grandeur and power.

With the fire still blazing behind him, Terry steps into the ring, prepared to face his opponent. His presence commands respect and fear, his every move a testament to his skill and resolve. The atmosphere is electric, the crowd’s energy feeding his determination. Terry Martel stands ready, a warrior in every sense, poised to dominate and conquer.

Jessica Carr – Terry missed the last show for unknown reasons. I wonder why?

Victoria Hill – Yeah both him and Johnny Sniper missed the show. It was strange.

Marcela Sancho – And his opponent, hailing from parts unknown…he is Mysterion!

The house lights lower and a spotlight falls on the stage, highlighting the entrance from the back. Everything slowly falls silent until an electronically distorted voice sounds over the PA;

“WHO… IS… MYSTERION?!”

“Basket Case” by Offspring kicks off at a deafening volume and strobe lights suddenly start flashing crazily, as though controlled by a kid with ADHD on a sugar rush. Fireworks tear off into the rafters, flooding the empty upper stadium in light. The excitement levels of the crowd grows.. Surely an entrance such as this alludes to someone.. a BIG someone! Suddenly that distorted voice sounds again as it once more asks;

“WHO… IS… MYSTERION?!”

A spray of sparks erupt either side of the stage and a man burst’s through onto the stage, the voice sticks to a loop, repeating the words;

“HE… IS… MYSTERION… HE… IS… MYSTERION… HE… IS… MYSTERION…”

The spotlight refocuses on the animated, excited wrestler to reveal…Mysterion dressed as a pilgrim! He walks down the aisle with a prop colonial musket and pretends to shoot turkeys in the audience as he goes, providing much laughter. He sets the prop down in his corner as he enters the ring. 

Jessica Carr – Very festive of Mysterion as Thanksgiving is coming up soon for Americans.

Victoria Hill – It’s a strange take on a pilgrim outfit, but I like it!

The bell rings, and the crowd erupts as Terry Martel and Mysterion circle each other in the ring.

Jessica Carr –  This is going to be a fascinating match-up. Terry Martel’s ground-and-pound style versus the aerial artistry of Mysterion. Who will prevail?

Victoria Hill –  Martel needs to keep Mysterion grounded if he wants to stand a chance. But with Mysterion’s speed, that’s easier said than done.

Terry moves in quickly, attempting to lock Mysterion in a grappling hold. Mysterion uses his agility to evade, bouncing off the ropes and performing a stunning leapfrog over Terry, landing gracefully behind him.

Jessica Carr –  Look at the agility of Mysterion! He moves like a cat!

Victoria Hill –  But Terry’s not letting him get away that easily. He’s got him in his sights.

Terry swiftly turns and catches Mysterion with a waistlock, taking him down to the mat with a textbook German suplex. Terry transitions smoothly into a ground-and-pound attack, keeping Mysterion grounded and delivering calculated strikes.

Jessica Carr –  That’s classic Terry Martel! Precision and power all rolled into one.

Victoria Hill –  He’s not giving Mysterion any room to breathe here.

Mysterion manages to slip out of Terry’s grasp, rolling away and kipping up to his feet. He springs to the top rope in a flash, launching himself with a breathtaking moonsault that catches Terry off guard. The crowd gasps at Mysterion’s aerial display.

Jessica Carr –  My goodness! Did you see that? Mysterion defies gravity!

Victoria Hill –  That’s why he’s so dangerous—Terry needs to find a way to ground him.

With Terry momentarily stunned, Mysterion goes for a quick pin. The referee counts: One! Two! Terry kicks out with authority, showing his resilience.

Jessica Carr –  Close call for Terry Martel, but he’s still in this.

Victoria Hill –  Mysterion thought he had him there. He’s got to keep up the pressure.

Terry regains control, catching Mysterion in a leg sweep and transitioning into a single-leg Boston crab. Mysterion writhes in pain, reaching for the ropes. With a mighty effort, he manages to grab the bottom rope, forcing the break.

Jessica Carr –  Martel showing his technical mastery there. He’s like a surgeon in the ring.

Victoria Hill –  But Mysterion’s got heart. He’s not giving up that easily.

Mysterion, seizing the moment, uses the ropes to pull himself up. He charges at Terry, executing a series of high-speed strikes and flips, culminating in a hurricanrana that sends Terry sprawling. Mysterion quickly ascends the turnbuckle, ready for his next high-risk maneuver.

Jessica Carr –  Mysterion is a blur of motion! Terry’s in trouble!

Victoria Hill –  Here comes the high flyer—what’s he got planned next?

As Mysterion dives off the top rope, Terry showcases his ring awareness by catching Mysterion mid-air and converting it into a devastating spinebuster. The ring shakes with the impact, and Terry goes for the pin. One! Two!— Mysterion kicks out just in time.

Jessica Carr –  What a counter by Martel! That’s ring awareness at its finest.

Victoria Hill –  But Mysterion kicks out! This match is far from over!

Both wrestlers are visibly exhausted, but neither is willing to back down. Terry employs his technical skills, attempting to wear Mysterion down with a series of submission holds. Mysterion counters with his high-flying arsenal, keeping Terry on his toes with rapid movement and unpredictable attacks.

Jessica Carr –  This is a battle of wills now. Both men giving everything they’ve got.

Victoria Hill –  You can feel the tension in the air. Who’s going to make the next big move?

Mysterion mounts a comeback, hitting Terry with a flurry of kicks and chops, driving him into the corner. Mysterion sprints to the opposite corner, then charges back with a running dropkick, sending Terry crashing to the mat. Mysterion climbs the ropes again, looking for a splash, but Terry rolls out of the way at the last second.

Jessica Carr –  Mysterion just missed that high-risk maneuver! Can Terry capitalize?

Victoria Hill –  That’s the thing with high-flyers; one mistake can turn the match around.

Terry rolls out of the ring to catch his breath, but Mysterion isn’t giving him a moment of rest. He launches himself over the top rope with a suicide dive, crashing into Terry and sending both men sprawling on the floor. The crowd goes wild.

Jessica Carr –  Mysterion with a suicide dive! These men are putting it all on the line!

Victoria Hill –  They’re taking it to the outside now. This is getting intense!

Mysterion throws Terry back into the ring and follows up with a springboard leg drop, going for another pin attempt. The referee counts: One! Two! Terry kicks out once more, showing his incredible resilience.

Jessica Carr –  Another near fall! Terry Martel just won’t stay down!

Victoria Hill –  His determination is unmatched, but Mysterion is relentless.

Terry starts to mount a comeback, blocking Mysterion’s strikes and retaliating with a series of powerful forearm shots. He takes Mysterion down with a scoop slam and follows up with a running knee drop.

Jessica Carr –  Terry Martel is back on the offensive! Can he keep up the momentum?

Victoria Hill –  He’s fighting back with everything he has!

Terry locks in a crossface, pulling back on Mysterion’s neck and shoulder. Mysterion struggles but manages to inch toward the ropes. With a desperate lunge, he grabs the bottom rope, forcing another break.

Jessica Carr –  Mysterion showing incredible resilience here, but how much more can he take?

Victoria Hill –  Terry is relentless with these submissions. He’s wearing Mysterion down.

Terry, sensing the end is near, climbs to the second rope for a diving elbow drop. He leaps off, but Mysterion rolls out of the way at the last moment, causing Terry to crash into the mat. Mysterion quickly capitalizes, hitting a standing shooting star press.

Jessica Carr –  Mysterion with a standing shooting star press! Is this it?

Victoria Hill –  It’s now or never for Mysterion!

Both men are exhausted, but neither is willing to give up. Terry catches Mysterion in a rear naked choke, applying pressure. The crowd is on their feet, sensing the end. Mysterion, with a surge of adrenaline, rolls through and escapes, hitting the ropes for one final aerial assault. Terry, anticipating the move, counters with a perfectly timed powerbomb that leaves Mysterion stunned.

Jessica Carr –  Terry Martel with a massive powerbomb! This could be it!

Victoria Hill –  Mysterion is down and out. Terry’s going for the pin!

Terry quickly hooks Mysterion’s leg for the pin. The referee counts: One! Two! Three! The bell rings, signaling the end of the match.

Jessica Carr –  Terry Martel has done it! What a victory!

Marcela Sancho – Winner of the match via pinfall…Terry Martel!

The camera pans across the arena, the crowd still buzzing from the thrilling match between Terry Martel and Mysterion. Terry Martel stands in the center of the ring, sweat glistening on his brow, his breath still heavy from the intense battle.

Jessica Carr –  Ladies and gentlemen, what a match we just witnessed! Terry Martel has proven once again why he’s a force to be reckoned with in the CWF And now, it looks like Terry has something to say about his future here.

Terry raises the microphone to his lips, the crowd quieting down in anticipation.

Terry Martel –  First of all, I want to thank each and every one of you for the support tonight. That was one hell of a fight against Mysterion. He’s a phenomenal athlete, and tonight we pushed each other to the limit.

Crowd Cheers

Terry Martel –  But tonight isn’t just about what happened in this ring. It’s about what comes next. You see, when I first stepped into the CWF, I had one goal: to be the best, to prove to myself and to all of you that I have what it takes to stand at the top of this industry.

Terry pauses, looking around the arena.

Terry Martel –  Tonight was a test, and I passed it. But this is just the beginning. There’s a long road ahead, and I’m ready to walk it. I’ve got my eyes set on new challenges, new opponents, and new opportunities. The CWF roster is full of incredible talent, and I want to face them all.

Crowd Chants Terry! Terry!

Terry Martel –  I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’m here to make history. To my future opponents, I say this: bring your best, because I’m bringing mine. Every single night, every single match, I will give it everything I’ve got. No shortcuts, no excuses.

Terry’s intensity builds, his passion evident

Terry Martel –  To the fans, your support fuels me. You are the reason I keep going, and I promise to give you matches that you’ll never forget. We’re in this together, and together, we will rise to new heights.

Crowd Cheers Loudly

Terry Martel –  And to those who doubt me, keep watching. Because Terry Martel isn’t done. Not by a long shot. This is my time, and I intend to seize it with everything I have. The future of CWF is bright, and I’m excited to be a part of it.

Terry lowers the microphone, a determined look on his face. He raises his arm in victory, the crowd roaring in approval.

Jessica Carr –  What a statement from Terry Martel! His passion and determination are unmatched, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for him in CWF

Victoria Hill –  Terry Martel is a man on a mission, and tonight he made it clear that he’s just getting started. The CWF better be ready, because Terry Martel is here to stay.

Jessica Carr – And that takes us to our first commercial break for this evening… When we come back, more CWF wrestling action!

The show comes back from Commercial, with the cameras on the ring. 

Jessica Carr – Welcome back. We’re ready for our next match… Malakai Tepes, taking on Aaliyah Landerson!

Victoria Hill – Let’s see what Mr. Tepes is all about!

Marcela Sancho – And first to the ring, Aaliyah Landerson!!!!

When “Vengo Por TI Six one nine” hit’s she comes out wearing a luchadora mask and goes across the side of the stage and points her finger and fireworks burst through and she switches to the other side of the stage and points her finger.

More fireworks hit and she heads down and slaps a few kids and adults hands and she sees a little girl wearing one of her luchadora mask and Aaliyah takes her luchadora mask off and replaces it with the little girl mask with hers and she gets inside of the ring climb on the top rope and crosses her chest and raise each finger in the mid air.

She gets down and walks over towards the other rope and does the exact same thing and raises her hands in the mid air and climbs back down and waits for her opponent to appear.

Marcela Sancho – And her opponent, making his CWF Debut, is none other than the Unfather, Malakai Tepes!!!

Suddenly, the cheering ceases as the loudspeakers crackle, all attention devoted to these very special proceedings. The Big Screen comes to life with just static. The static seems to zoom back, revealing a television. A man with a big smile on his face, sits looking at the television. He seems mesmerised by the static on his television. He slowly raises his hands and places them on the screen of the television.

The television begins to show a deck of Tarot cards falling into the sand, while the camera moves in and enters one card into a separate world presenting layers of artwork and footage from moments of torture from within an Asylum; the camera then moves back out of a different card and repeats the procedure several times. The sequence ends with the camera shifting to the “Devil” Tarot card, until the wind blows away all cards and the underlying sand to reveal the name Malakai Tepes.

The arena drops into darkness as this movie is playing out on the big screen. Suddenly pyros explode in front of the big screen, as the fans literally jump from the shock. The roving arm of the overhead camera picks out people in Malakaid. As they realise there on the screen they hold the signs higher. Orange strobes cut around the arena as blue smoke billows from underneath the grating on the ramp way. The whole top of the entrance way bursts into a circle of flames.

Lucy Monostone’s “Strange New World” starts to play around the arena; the curtains part and the wrestler known as Malakai Tepes walks through them. He slowly walks towards the ring ignoring the reactions from Malakaid.

He climbs between the ropes and strides to the far side of the ring. Climbing the turnbuckle he lifts his arms up high to the cheers of Malakaid before he smiles sadistically. Flash bulbs blink from all around the arena catching this moment. He gets down and looks around. He nods his head and stands in the middle of the ring and then raises his arms above his head in an age-old gesture of defiance and supremacy as phosphorus flames blast in twin columns to the heavens behind him.

Malakai seems to be talking to someone but there is nobody there. He starts laughing but then stops abruptly and sits down in the middle of the ring and looks at his opponent.

Malakai slowly stands up as his opponent walks towards him. The bell rings as both wrestlers walk around the ring eyeing each other.

Victoria Hill – Aaliyah looks scared to death.

Malakai and Aaliyah circle one another in the centre of the ring. Malakai uses his vastly superior height and weight to gain a quick advantage with a wrenching side headlock. Malakai backs Aaliyah into a corner causing the referee to step in to call for a clean break. Malakai with a smile on his face raises his arms and breaks the hold.

SLAP

Victoria Hill – Oh! What was that all about?

Aaliyah, outraged by the surprising slap lunges at Malakai to try to connect with a right hand. Malakai quickly side steps the attempted wild swing and connects with another slap.

Jessica Carr – What is this? A slapfest?

Aaliyah begins chasing Malakai around the ring to try to catch him. Malakai bounces off of the ropes to avoid any further contact. Aaliyah in a surprising burst of speed ducks underneath as Malakai jumps over her. After both wrestlers hit the opposite ropes Malakai goes airborne with a giant leap connecting with a diving Clothesline! The fans watching the match are surprised by Malakai’s uncanny agility.

Jessica Carr – Wow man, just wow!!!!

Malakai slams a knee into Aaliyah’s stomach, taking her down with a vicious jumping DDT. Malakai immediately runs to the turnbuckles, running up them and then spinning around, leaping off with a leg drop onto Aaliyah. The referee drops to the mat and begins his count.

… One

…… Two

……………but Aaliyah kicks out as the referee’s hand is a millimetre from the mat.

Jessica Carr – Close!!!

Malakai gets to his feet first, nailing Aaliyah with a gutwrench powerbomb followed up by several elbow drops and smiles and waves at the crowd. Aaliyah looks disoriented. Malakai runs to the ropes and looks for a clothesline, but Aaliyah intercepts him in mid-air with a spear, slamming Malakai into the turnbuckles with enough force to rock the ring. Aaliyah tries to bull dog Malakai out of the corner, but Malakai shoves her off, following up with a leg drop.

Victoria Hill – Another leg drop from Malakai…

Malakai lifts Aaliyah to her feet and locks his arms around her, trying to throw her over in a belly-to-belly overhead suplex, but Aaliyah rolls over top of Malakai and slides down his back and then pulls him down with a reverse schoolboy pin.

Jessica Carr – Big time defence!!!!

The referee drops to the mat and counts.

….One

………..Two

…………kickout!!!!!!!!!

Jessica Carr – Good match by both guys but Aaliyah turned on the style.

Malakai kips up and stands and waits for Aaliyah to get to her feet. He stands behind her, he stalks her and grabs hold of her and applies an inverted facelock, lifts her upside down, and then drops down to a sitting position, driving Aaliyah down to the mat between his legs upper back first.

Victoria Hill – The Call of Chaos!!!!!

Jessica Carr – That was brutal.

He sits on her chest and pulls her legs up pinning her to the mat. The referee runs into position.

… One

……. Two

…………Three!!!

Jessica Carr – Malakai has claimed his first victim!!!

Victoria Hill – What an amazing CWF debut.

Jessica Carr – And as we get ready for our next match, let’s go backstage!

Camera shows Drago walking backstage making his way down to the ring. His long black hair is

wet and he has a smug smile across his face, knowing that he is going out there to own the

night again.

Drago walks past the catering area, and now soon is about to reach the Gorilla Position

Suddenly, Drago walks past the programming area, where a few guys are bickering amongst

each other. Drago stops and looks into the room.

Employee #1 – I told you to fix it! The match starts in a few minutes! You’ve ruined it!

Employee #2 – Jeez! Relax, alright? I am sure if you just look at the wiring again, it will just be

Fine!

Employee #1 – The wiring?! Where’d they find you? I need to know why the hell is the snow

blizzard is not coming up on the entrance!

Hearing this, Drago walks into the room.

Samael Drago –  Did I just hear the snow during my entrance is not going to happen?

Employee #2 – Oh shit.

Employee #1 – Well, umm, yeah, Mr. Drago, there seems to be an issue with the equipment.

Your snow cannon isn’t working.

Samael Drago –  And you guys did not think to check it before the show?

Employee #2 – Sir, we did! It worked fine then. But now, we are not sure what has happened.

Samael Drago –  Jeez, you guys. My match is going to be in a few minutes, and I can’t be walking to the

ring without the snow blizzard.

Employee #2 – We know, sir, but can you not just go out today, without the snow effect?

Samael Drago –  No! Non-negotiable! That is an important aspect of my entrance and I shall not part with It!

Employee #1 – But sir, it is fake snow anyways

Drago suddenly turns to Employee #1

Samael Drago –  Oh, fake snow, is it? Well, I don’t care,

Drago stares at his nametag

Samael Drago – Dave! That snow is an important part of my entrance, and I demand you fix it right now! You guys are supposed to be professionals, and look at you, working for a billion dollar wrestling company and cannot even get this right! Isn’t this your job? Isn’t this what they’re paying you for?! Unbelievable!

Amidst his tirade, Drago notices something off about the cable lying down on the ground. He

walks over to it, and checks it out.

Employee #2 – Uhh, sir?

Samael Drago –  Shhh! Quiet!

Drago starts performing the fixing procedure in his head.

Dave and Employee #2 just look at Drago empty-faced.

Samael Drago –  You guys didn’t read the notes I sent, did you?

Drago then fixes the snow cannon quite easily

Employee #2 – Shit, it was this simple?

Dave –  Looks that way….

Samael Drago –  Unbelievable, guys…Next time, do your job properly! As a side note, always unwind the mains expansion cable when using high powered devices, as it acts as a giant inductor. Especially when a metal cable drum is used, the spool gets a core and turns it into a more powerful magnet, an electric-magnet. Not good!

Drago smugly walks out the room shaking his head at the incompetence of those guys.

Camera then focuses on Dave and #2 looking at Drago walking away

Suddenly, Employee #3 comes into the frame from behind, as Dave and #2 are staring at Drago

walking away

Employee #3 – Wow, I guess that’s why they call him The Goddamn Pinnacle of Technical

Superiority…

Dave and Employee #2 turn around to look at Employee #3, who looks back at both of them as

if he did something wrong.

Employee #3 – …….what?

Drago’s music starts to play as the scene fades to black.

Jessica Carr – Well… that was… Interesting. 

Victoria Hill – Well lets see what he can do in the ring as well!

Jessica Carr – Yes, let’s see what Mr. Drago can do against nKo member, Lady Lana Hill!

The arena lights dim as snow begins to fall on the ramp. Drago is slowly lifted up from beneath the stage, standing quietly as the crowd reacts. He looks at the snowfall and yells. 

Samael Drago – Finally!

When the chorus of his entrance music hits and the screen displays 100% pure wrestling infection detected, pyros explode, and Drago stretches out both his arms in a Vitruvian Man pose. He then walks confidently to the ring, taking in the crowd’s reaction.

Marcela Sancho – INTRODUCING, WEIGHING IN AT 218 LBS, FROM THE ACADEMY OF PLATO HIMSELF, ‘THE ACADEMIC’, SAMAEL DRAGO!!!!!

The crowd erupts in cheers as Lady Lana Hill’s music hits. She makes her way to the ring with energy and determination, high-fiving fans and soaking in their support.

Marcela Sancho – Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an epic showdown! In one corner, we have the master of submission wrestling, Samael Drago, hailing from the Academy of Plato! And in the other corner, the versatile and fierce competitor, Lady Lana Hill from London!

The bell rings, and the crowd roars as Samael Drago and Lady Lana Hill approach each other in the center of the ring.

Jessica Carr –  This match promises to be a clash of styles. Drago with his submission-based technical prowess, and Lady Lana Hill with her mixed arsenal. This is going to be a classic!

Victoria Hill –  Both competitors are incredibly skilled. It’s anyone’s game tonight.

They lock up in the center of the ring, jockeying for position. Drago uses his technical skills to transition into a headlock, but Lady Lana counters with a swift arm drag, sending Drago to the mat.

Jessica Carr –  Lady Lana showing her technical ability early on. She’s not backing down from Drago’s game.

Victoria Hill –  This is what we love to see—two wrestlers at the top of their game, pushing each other to the limit.

Drago quickly gets back to his feet, and the two engage in a series of quick, technical exchanges. Arm drags, wrist locks, and reversals display their mastery of catch-as-catch-can wrestling.

Jessica Carr –  What a clinic! Both Drago and Lady Lana are putting on a technical masterpiece.

Victoria Hill –  They are feeling each other out, looking for that opening.

Lady Lana takes control with a knee to the midsection, followed by a series of forearm strikes. She whips Drago into the ropes and connects with a high dropkick that sends Drago sprawling.

Jessica Carr –  Lana Hill with a burst of offense! She’s mixing it up with her brawler style now.

Victoria Hill –  Drago needs to find a way to slow her down.

Drago recovers and catches Lady Lana in a dragon screw leg whip, transitioning into an ankle lock. Lana grimaces in pain but manages to roll through, sending Drago into the corner.

Jessica Carr –  Drago with that deadly ankle lock! But Lana Hill’s not out of this yet.

Victoria Hill –  She needs to keep moving to avoid those submissions.

Lady Lana capitalizes on the moment and climbs to the top rope. She launches herself with a beautiful crossbody, but Drago catches her mid-air and rolls through, applying a crossface submission.

Jessica Carr –  What a counter by Drago! He’s got her in the crossface!

Victoria Hill –  Lady Lana Hill is in serious trouble here!

Lady Lana uses her strength to inch towards the ropes, finally grabbing the bottom rope to break the hold. Drago releases reluctantly, but not without delivering a few stomps to her back.

Jessica Carr –  Lana Hill shows her resilience, but Drago is relentless.

Victoria Hill –  He’s trying to wear her down, inch by inch.

Both competitors are back on their feet, exchanging vicious punches and kicks. Lady Lana gets the upper hand with a series of strikes, backing Drago into the corner. She follows up with a corner splash, leaving Drago dazed.

Jessica Carr –  Lady Lana unleashes her brawler side! Drago is reeling.

Victoria Hill –  She’s got him in the corner. This could be her chance.

Lady Lana climbs the turnbuckle for a moonsault. She leaps off, but Drago moves at the last second, causing her to crash into the mat. Drago quickly capitalizes, applying a rear naked choke.

Jessica Carr –  Drago with the rear naked choke! He’s going for the finish!

Victoria Hill –  Can Lady Lana escape this hold?

Lady Lana struggles in the rear naked choke but manages to roll through and escape, reversing the hold into a pin attempt. The referee counts: One! Two!— Drago kicks out at the last moment.

Jessica Carr –  What a reversal by Lady Lana!

Victoria Hill –  Drago kicks out! This match is still on!

Both competitors are exhausted but continue to fight on. Drago hits a Tiger Suplex into a bridging pin. The referee counts: One! Two!— but Lady Lana kicks out just in time.

Jessica Carr –  These two are pulling out all the stops! What a display of skill!

Victoria Hill –  They’re both going for the win, and neither is backing down.

Drago, sensing an opportunity, climbs to the top rope for an Asai Moonsault. He lands perfectly on Lady Lana, but she manages to kick out at the last second.

Jessica Carr –  Drago with a beautiful Asai Moonsault! How did Lana kick out?

Victoria Hill –  Her resilience is incredible. She’s not giving up!

Drago, realizing he needs to end the match, lifts Lady Lana for a Michinoku Driver II. He goes for the pin: One! Two!— Lana kicks out, showing her incredible will to fight.

Jessica Carr –  Lana Hill refuses to stay down! What heart!

Victoria Hill –  She’s showing why she’s one of the toughest competitors here.

Drago transitions into his final strategy. He lifts Lady Lana, delivering a series of suplexes to weaken her. With Lady Lana barely able to stand, Drago locks in his signature submission move—Unfinished Business (a modified cloverleaf).

Jessica Carr –  Drago has Unfinished Business locked in! This could be it!

Victoria Hill –  Lady Lana has nowhere to go! Will she tap?

Lady Lana drags herself and Drago inch by painful inch until she can reach the ropes. Once she has them, the referee makes Samael break the hold! 

Jessica Carr – How did she find the strength to get to the ropes?

Victoria Hill – I don’t know. Personally, I would have tapped and just ended the match. 

Samael Drago gets up and grabs Lady Lana up, going for a uranage, though he manages to hit the referee at the same time, knocking Troy Reynolds out! When Samael stands up and sees the scene laid out in front of him, he goes to his corner and grabs the Unicorn jumping rope given to him by the little girl named April. He drags Lana to the corner and uses the jumping rope to tie her tail to the turnbuckle. He then grabs an L-shaped lead pipe that he calls Bradlehh. 

Jessica Carr – No, no,no! 

Victoria Hill – This is going to leave a mark. 

Lana gets up and sees Samael with the lead pipe. She tries to attack him, showcasing her courage but discovers that she is tied to the corner. Samael hits her in the leg and discards the pipe. He unties her while she lays on the mat and clutches at her leg. He drags her to the center of the ring while Troy wakes up. He applies the Achilles leg lock, applying great pressure to the leg that he bashed with the pipe. Lana taps out right away, but Samael doesn’t release the hold. It takes a five count and Troy Reynolds threatens to reverse the decision to get Samael to release the hold. He heads to the back with a satisfied smile as Evie Wood, ringside doctor, gets into the ring to check on her. 

Jessica Carr – I don’t think Samael is a good guy. He’s kind of a jackass.

Victoria Hill – He did go above and beyond what was required to win the match. 

Marcela Sancho – Winner of the match via submission…Samael Drago!

Jessica Carr – And Lady Lana Hill falls to the Technician, Samael Drago. 

Victoria Hill – It is Lady Lana, but it’s a good start to this man’s CWF future. 

Jessica Carr – Well that’ll take us to our 2nd commercial break tonight. When we come back… Eron Hunter returns!

Jessica Carr – We’re back from that commercial break and as Vanguard moves on, we come to our next match.  The returning Eron Hunter takes on Bit Luchador!

Victoria Hill – That’s right.  Eron Hunter has been a member of CWF in the past but recently took some time off.  Now, he’s back and ready to get back into the swing of things.  This should be a good tune up match to get the ring rust off and get back into the normal pace of the CWF.

Marcela Sancho – Ladies and gentlemen.  The next match is set for one fall!  Introducing first. Hailing from Sicily, Italy.  He stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs in at 220lbs.  He’s Wild at Heart, Eron Hunter!!!

‘Long Walk Home’ by Howl Trance plays over the PA and Eron Hunter walks out from the back and makes his way to the ring as the crowd cheers.  Climbing into the ring, he looks around.

Jessica Carr – And Eron Hunter, as is his style, comes out with little fanfare, just walking down to the ring and getting ready for the match.

Victoria Hill – Well it seems obvious he didn’t use his holiday to learn how to market himself to the fans.

Marcela Sancho – Introducing next.  He hails from San Jose, California.  He stands 5’2 and weighs in at 160lbs

When Booyka 619 hit’s he walks out on stage and kneels down on one knee and prays. He gets up and points to the Fans in Pyro fireworks burst open and switch to the other side of the stage in does the same thing in after he was done he slowly walks down the ramp in slaps some little kids high fives and he stops and stares at the kid in hands him his Luchdor Mask to him and heads straight towards the ring and hops on the turnbuckle and pose both fingers in mid air and walks to the other side turnbuckle in does the same thing mid finger in the air in he gets down and moves to the middle of the ring focusing on his opponent

Jessica Carr – And now we have Bit Luchador who comes down to the ring.  I have to say, I don’t like his odds in this match up.  Eron Hunter is an experienced veteran.

Victoria Hill – Yeah, that is fairly obvious at this point.  Bit Luchador will need something special to come out on top in this match

Marcaela Sancho leaves the ring and Erica Costa-Alvarez calls for the bell

DING!!  DING!!

Eron Hunter wastes no time and as soon as the bell rings, he charges forward and catches Bit Luchador off guard as he hits a clothesline which brings Bit Luchador to his back, Eron runs to the ropes and rebounds off the ropes jumping into the air and planting an elbow onto the chest of Bit Luchador.  Pulling Bit to his feet, he locks in a front facelock and tries for a vertical suplex but Bit Luchador blocks and then he hits Eron Hunter in the ribs with a few punches as he tries to lock in a DDT but Eron blocks that.  The two struggle and transition to a collar and elbow tie up which Eron Hunter finally transitions into a half nelson which then leads to him picking Bit Luchador up and planting him onto the mat.

Jessica Carr – Eron Hunter wastes no time as he starts off the match with a clothesline.  The two then wrestle for a bit and then Eron hits a half nelson suplex.  A move you don’t see that often today.

Victoria Hill – For reasons passing understanding.  It’s a good, solid move.  But anyways, Bit Luchador, as predicted, is failing to impress..

In the ring, Eron Hunter moves to pull Bit Luchador up to his feet but Bit counters with a small package, but Eroon kicks out before Erica Costa-Alvarez can get into position to count.  Eron tries a clothesline but Bit Luchador ducks under and hits a dropkick to Eron’s knee, bringing Eron to a knee.  Bit Luchador runs to the ring apron and jumps onto the ropes and springboards off, hitting a springboard sitout facebuster, driving Eron face first into the ring.

Jessica Carr – Holy shit!  Bit Luchador gets some offense out of nowhere, folks!

Victoria Hill – Yeah, but he doesn’t seem to grasp the concept of wearing an opponent down first.

Bit Luchador pins Eron Hunter, Erica Costa-Alvarez slides into position and makes the count!

… 1!

…… 2!

Jessica Carr  – And Eron Hunte kicks out!

Victoria Hill – See?  I told you.

The crowd cheers, rallying behind Eron Hunter as he slowly gets to a knee and shakes his head, trying to clear the cobwebs.  Bit Luchador tries to keep the offensive flurry going with a headscissors takeover, but Eron Hunter grabs him and brings him to the mat with a Northern Lights suplex, bridging back and creating a pinning situation.  Erica Costa-Alvarez slides in and makes the count!

… 1!

Jessica Carr – Bit Luchador manages to kick out, but that is twice now that the wily veteran Eron Hunter has countered a move of Bit Luchador into a suplex of some type.

Victoria Hill – That’s because Eron is a veteran and is aware that you need to wear an opponent down!  And each suplex is knocking the air out of Bit Luchador, meaning he’ll find it harder to breathe.. Which then means he’ll find it harder to use his high tempo offense.  Let’s not forget, Eron Hunter in his early days was a high flyer himself.  He knows exactly how to fight this style.

Jessica Carr  – That is a great point Victoria!

Victoria Hill – I know it was.

Eron Hunter and Bit Luchador both get to their feet.  Eron Hunter catches Bit Luchador this time and hits a vertical suplex.  He pulls Luchador to his feet and measures him before hitting him with a big right hand that sends Bit Luchador staggering off.  Eron charges and hits a running bulldog.  Once more, Eron pulls Bit Luchador up to his feet and Bit counters with a series of 3 or 4 punches to Eron’s gut and then finishes with a punch to the head.  Bit Luchador runs to the ropes and springboards off and hits Eron Hunter with a dropkick, sending Eron to the mat

Jessica Carr – Bit Luchador showing a bit of offense here.

Victoria Hill – Ha!  A ‘bit’ of offense.  Good one.

Jessica Carr – I.. didn’t even mean that pun.

Victoria Hill – Even better.

Bit Luchador jumps up to the top turnbuckle and leaps off trying for a high flying move but Eron Hunter catches him, turns and plants him with a running sitout powerbomb, immediately pinning Luchador to the mat.  Erica Costa-Alvarez slides in and makes the cover

… 1!

…… 2!

……… ThrNO!!!

Jessica Carr – Eron Hunter hits the White Tiger bomb but Bit Luchador shows his heart and manages to kick out just before the three count!!

Victoria Hill – Idiot.. Why prolong the punishment?!  Stay down, take the loss, try again next show.

Jessica Carr – That’s probably why you’re a commentator and not a fighter.

Victoria Hill – Precisely.  I’m smart enough to understand that beating up and getting beat up is not the best way to make a living.

The crowd reacts to the near fall, thinking the match had nearly come to an end.  Both fighters try to get up, trading punches with each other until Bit Luchador ducks and avoids a punch, then ducks and avoids a second punch before firing a kick to Eron’s ribs, then hitting the ribs on Eron’s other side, then comes back to the first attack site before hitting Eron with a jumping spinning back kick that doubles Eron over.  Bit Luchador rushes to the ropes and jumps up, springboarding off the ropes, turning in midair to face his opponent only to be knocked inside out by Eron who counters by charging forward and hitting Bit Luchador with his rising lariat while the small luchador is in midair, the crowd coming to their feet cheering at the counter

Jessica Carr – Rising Star Lariat!  Bit Luchador tries for another aerial move but Eron counters with one of his finishing moves!  This fight could be over out of nowhere!

Victoria Hill – I’m not even sure Bit knows where he is!  He got knocked upside down and inside out!!

Eron makes the pin and Erica Costa-Alvarez drops down for the count.

… 1!

…… 2!

……… 3!

DING!!  DING!!

Marcela Sancho – Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of the match, by pinfall, is Eron Hunter!!!

Jessica Carr – And Eron Hunter makes a triumphant return to in ring action here as he picks up a win over Bit Luchador

Victoria Hill – With barely any trace of ring rust to be seen at that.  Eron returned to action looking really strong here tonight
Jessica Carr – How fast will he climb the ladder again to reclaim where he was before?

The camera suddenly cuts to the backstage area. 

We see Esmeralda von Krauss walking down the hallway, she stops at a dressing room with the name “D” on the door. She enters the room to find “D” sitting at the vanity, working on his face paint for the match. 

Esmeralda von Krauss – You know this alliance with Rob Riot is rubbish, dahling. You cannot trust him! 

D – And I can trust you? 

Esmeralda von Krauss – I am good for my word. We are nothing without it. 

D – What do you want from me?

Esmeralda von Krauss – I want you to remember that you and Alyssa still belong to me.

Suddenly the feed is cut, the screen going to a scrambled mess, then the classic tv snow, and then… black for a few seconds before it drops back to the announcers. 

Victoria Hill – What was that? D belongs to Esmerelda Von Krauss? 

Jessica Carr – He’s some sort of slave or something? 

Victoria Hill – I don’t like the look of that… What does this mean? 

Jessica Carr – I don’t know but what I do know is this… things are not what they seem. 

Victoria Hill – Well that leaves a bit question mark for all of us on the match later on. You think D has been… a plant, all along?

Jessica Carr – Not something I really want to think about here. Good thing is, we’ve got our next match queued up right now!

Victoria Hill – A returning Iro Waters, taking on Zolothach!

Marcela Sancho – The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Featuring first the challenger, from Paradise, California…he is Iro Waters!

The opening riff of “Built to Last” by The Protomen hits, and Iro Waters walks to the ring casually and fist bumps a few fans, undaunted by tonight’s challenge. He climbs into the ring, hops up to the second rope of the nearest turnbuckle, and gives the crowd a thumbs up.

Jessica Carr – I wonder about Iro Waters sometimes. Does he know what’s going on in the company?

Victoria Hill – Some of it? I hear he knows who the owners are now. 

Jessica Carr – I suppose that’s a plus.

Victoria Hill – Good to know where you are when you’re walking.

MarcelaSancho – And his opponent, hailing from Paris, Illinois…Zolothach!

“Cthulhu” by Gunship begins playing as “Zolothach” Tabitha Osborne walks out from the back to a number of cheers. She smiles at that, heading down to the ring with a new purpose. She rolls into the ring and looks across t Iro Waters with disdain. 

Jessica Carr – Zolothach is getting the respect of the fans after she threw off Morgan Decker’s yoke. 

Victoria Hill – Yeah, she lost the match for the 4WW Tempest championship, but gained cheering fans. I guess it’s an alright trade-off.

As the bell sounds to start the match, Iro and Tabitha begin circling around one another while searching for an opening by which to strike. They lock up in the middle of the ring and begin pressing against one another. Iro pushes Zolothach into the corner and whips her across the ring to the opposite corner. He follows to go for a quick avalanche, but Tabitha gets her knees up for Iro to crash against. She plants both feet against his chest and kicks him toward the center of the ring. She comes running out of the corner and grabs Iro to go for a running bulldog, but Iro lifts her up and drops her in an atomic drop!

Jessica Carr – Zolothach has some speed, but Iro is stronger than her.

Victoria Hill – I don’t know about stronger, but certainly heavier.

Tabitha spins around, hitting Iro in the jaw with a spinning elbow strike. She hits several European uppercuts before grabbing at Irofor a bodyslam. Iro brings an elbow down to the side of Tabitha’s head to get her to release him instead of going for the bodyslam. Iro hits a quick neckbreaker and goes for the pinfall! 

….one

……two

…….th-Tabitha kicks out!

Iro drags Tabitha up and picks her up for a power slam, but Tabitha gets him around the head and twists to nail a ddt! She gets up to her feet and waits for him to get up before punching him right in the mouth! Iro is surprised but punches her right back. This goes back and forth with punches landing between blocks and dodges until Iro staggers backward. Tabitha takes him down with a lou thez press and begins wailing on him until the referee, Georgina Ross, tells her to stop. Tabitha gets off of Iro and backs away while he gets back to his feet and wipes a bit of blood from his chin that ran from a busted lip. 

Jessica Carr – Zolothach turning up the violence.

Victoria Hill – Kind of have to in order to get a solid win.

Tabitha grabs Iro and whips him into the ropes. On the rebound, she goes for a spear, but Iro twists to pull Tabitha up into the air, turns, and powerbombs her solidly onto the mat! He backs off a little bit to wait for her to start to rise before going to the ropes and coming back to aim a Calamity Trigger. Tabitha ducks and catches Iro, lifting him straight up into the air, stepping backward a few steps, and dropping Iro’s throat across the top rope! Iro flops around on the mat while clutching at his throat while Tabitha climbs to the top rope. She steadies herself and leaps through the air for a somersault leg drop, but Iro rolls out of the way! Tabitha sits on the mat with eyes wide in pain as Iro jumps to his feet and runs to the ropes, coming back with a running dropkick to the chest to lay her out! 

Jessica Carr – It was a bit early for that high of a risk to be taken.

Victoria Hill – Yeah,probably should not have done that.

Iro waits for Tabitha to get up and goes for a standing Calamity Trigger! Tabitha does a Matrix dodge and stands back up to grab Iro and take him down with a Russian legsweep! She quickly mounts his chest and presses back on his face from the chin. She leans in close with a wide grin, licking her lips. 

Tabitha Osborne – I wonder if your skin can be fried like pork rinds? Would it taste good?

Jessica Carr – That’s revolting.

Victoria Hill – What a visual!

Iro rolls in disgust, getting Tabitha off of him. He tries to get to his feet when Tabitha kicks him in the face, sending blood and spittle spraying across the mat! She pulls his head in between her legs and pulls him up to hit a sit-out piledriver! She rolls him over onto his belly to that she can apply a back-mounted full nelson, driving his face into the mat! Georgina Ross checks to see if Iro Waters will submit, but he refuses. 

Tabitha positions herself a bit further down Iro’s back and pulls his face up from the mat a high as she can so that she can slam his face down onto the mat with her weight added! There’s a crunch and when she pulls his face up yet again, blood and snot string from a his nose to the mat. Tabitha slams his face onto the mat a second time before the effort of smashing his face breaks the hold. Tabitha stands up and goes to the ropes and slowly climbs them while Iro Waters gets to his feet, blood running down his face and onto his chest. 

Jessica Carr – He looks mad. 

Victoria Hill – You would be too if something like that happened to you. 

Iro starts rushing the corner, clearly intending on attacking her while her back it turned when she launches into a corkscrewing backflip and catches Iro with a cutter!

Jessica Carr – What a Twist of Fate!

Victoria Hill – She set the trap and Iro fell for it!

With Iro down, Tabitha applies a Reverse Crucifix Armbar w/Neck Submission…the Stars are Right! Iro tries to fight it, but being in the middle of the ring and with no way out, he taps. Tabitha releases the hold and stands up, raising her arms in victory. 

Jessica Carr – Iro did what he could, but Zolothach just outdid him. 

Victoria Hill – Iro needs to get his head in the game. 

Jessica Carr – It would certainly help.

Victoria Hill – Pay attention!

Marcela Sancho – Winner of the match via submission…Zolothach!

 Jessica Carr – And Zolothach just took down Iro Waters with a bit of umph behind that submission hold!

Victoria Hill – She recently challenged for the Tempest Title. She failed to acquire that trinket, but she just needs to get her momentum going, and we could be looking at a future Valor Champion, or maybe getting a rebound match for that 4 Winds Tempest Title. 

Jessica Carr – Well, time for our third and final commercial break tonight! When we come back… it’s time for the biggest main event in Vanguard History!

Victoria Hill – Been looking forward to this since it was announced!

The show comes back from commercial, and the camera is in the bustling backstage area of the Conquest Wrestling Federation arena. The atmosphere is electric with the echoes of cheers still resonating from the recent match. Terry Martel is in his dressing room with his wife, Maya Martel. The room is a mix of excitement and relaxation as they settle down to watch the rest of the event on the TV.

Terry and Maya sit on the comfortable couch in their dressing room. Terry, still in his wrestling gear, has a towel around his neck. Maya hands him a bottle of water, her eyes shining with pride.

Maya Martel –  You were amazing out there, Terry. Every move was perfect.

Terry Martel –  Thanks, Maya. It felt incredible. Having you here makes it even better.

With the adrenaline from the match still coursing through their veins, they turn their attention to the TV screen where the next match is about to begin. The excitement of the arena is palpable, even through the screen.

Terry Martel –  Let’s see what the rest of the night has in store. I heard there are some great matches lined up.

Maya Martel –  I’m excited to see them. It’s nice to relax and enjoy the show together.

As the matches unfold, Terry and Maya share commentary and insights, their connection evident in their playful banter and shared knowledge of wrestling.

Terry Martel –  Watch that guy’s footwork. He’s got a unique style.

Maya Martel –  I noticed that too. And look at how he counters—really impressive.

In between matches, they reflect on Terry’s performance, analyzing his moves and strategizing for future bouts.

Terry Martel –  What do you think I could improve on? Any weaknesses you noticed?

Maya Martel –  You were fantastic, but maybe work a bit on your transitions. Just small tweaks.

Terry Martel –  Got it. I’ll keep that in mind for training.

They continue to watch the event, enjoying each other’s company. The room is filled with laughter and light-hearted moments as they cheer for their favorite wrestlers and discuss the outcomes.

Maya Martel –  That was an amazing reversal! Did you see that?

Terry Martel –  Yeah, that’s something I need to add to my arsenal.

The camera pans out, showing the couple cuddled together on the couch, the glow of the TV casting a soft light on their faces. The scene fades to black.

Jessica Carr – Well, Terry Martel might be getting a bit ahead of himself here. But, guess he’s smart doing his homework. 

Victoria Hill – Well this next match, our biggest yet, most assuredly has some of the BEST in the CWF, if not the wrestling industry as a whole. Especially when you’re talking about the 4 Winds Champion, himself… Rob Riot. 

Jessica Carr – And with Vicky’s hint there… CWF fans, it’s time!  We have reached a pay per view caliber main event and you’re seeing it live here on Vanguard!!

Victoria Hill – That’s right, suck it, Vega!  We will be calling this epic match which sees Bad Company taking on Rob Riot, Gabriel Tuck and the ever enigmatic D in a Elimination tag team match!

Marcela Sancho – Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is our main event of the evening and it is an elimination tag team match wherein one team must be completely eliminated in order for the match to end!  Introducing first.  They come in at a combined weight of 715lbs.  They are the CWF Champion, Kronin Reinhardt, the Elite Champion Kara Reinhardt, and Greg Salazar.  They are the 4 Winds Dyad Champions, Bad Company!!!

‘Bad Company’ by Five Finger Death Punch plays over the PA and Kronin, Kara, and Greg Salazar come out from the backstage area.  They pause at the top of the rampway, taking in the cheers of the crowd and all of them playing to the crowd a bit before making their way down the rampway and to the ring, climbing into the ring and huddling together, discussing last minute strategy for the upcoming match

Jessica Carr – I could be mistaken, but I believe this is the first time Kronin will be in action on Vanguard programming.

Victoria Hill – I believe Bad Company has wrestled as a team once before, but it is possible you are correct.

Marcela Sancho – And introducing their opponents.  Introducing first.  Hailing from the road.  He stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs in at 245lbs.  He is the Iron Wolf, Gabriel Tuck!!!

“Iron Wolf” by Beastwars begins as Gabriel Tuck walks out from the back. He howls to the fans and they howl in return. This brings out a big grin from Gabriel and he howls again to get another response. He walks down to the ring, slapping a few high-fives as he makes his way. He rolls into the ring and takes his leather jacket off, setting it down in the corner of the ring. He leans in the corner to wait for the match to begin.

Jessica Carr – And Gabriel Tuck, the rebel who has broken free from Armand von Kruass recently comes out and makes his way down to the ring.  While waiting for his partners, let’s look at how he measures up against Bad Company.

Victoria Hill – Easy.  Gabriel Tuck is vastly outclassed here.  Kronin is the Conquest Champion.  Kara is coming off a war against most of the nKo that saw her claim the Elite title.  Greg Salazar is a former Conquest Champion, and has twice come within mere instances of reclaiming the Conquest champion.  He was a split second from prying the Elite title from Valora’s grasp.  He’s helped Bad Company defend the tag titles.  Then we have.. Gabriel Tuck.  Whose main achievement is moving out from his adopted parents’ basement.  

Marcela Sancho – And his tag team partner.  Hailing from parts unknown.  He stands 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs in at 213lbs.  He is the enigma, D!  

‘Freak’ by Silverchair plays over the PA and D makes his way out from the backstage area and makes his way down to the ringside area.

Jessica Carr – D comes down to the ring.  Much as you might hold up Tuck as the weak link for Riot’s team, I think D is.  His reasons for returning are still unknown as are his motives and his allegiance to Riot is suspect at best.

Victoria Hill – A good argument for that.  Either way, I do not envy Rob Riot, forced to take on a solid and united team with two questionable teammates.

Marcela Sancho – And finally, fighting out of Manchester, England, United Kingdom.  He stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs in at 245lbs.  He is THE 4 Winds Champion, the Riot Star, Rob Riot!!!

“I Feel You” by Depeche Mode bursts through the arena PA as the entrance ramp is bathed in red and white spotlights. They arc and twist over the ramp, waiting to pick out Rob Riot. Just as the vocals kick in, Riot steps through the curtains, twirling his long black ring jacket behind him as he does. He takes a moment to soak in the crowd’s response, nodding to himself as he does, before turning his attention to the ring.

Raising one arm and clenching his fist in the air, Riot walks down to the ring, now oblivious to the crowd around him. He’s all business. He walks around the ring once and takes his time to climb up the steps, walking half way along the ring and wiping his feet before he steps through the ropes.

Jessica Carr – And again.  Talk about a man who has to feel like his back is against the wall.  Rob Riot.  Taking on a united team with everyone on the same page and he has allies that are unknowns.

Victoria Hill – Gabriel Tuck is inept and D’s commitment and allegiance is suspect.  Certainly not the best situation for the Riot Star.  But he’s never backed down from a challenge before.  Am sure he won’t start now.

Jessica Carr – Actually, he avoided fighting Kara Reinhardt after deliberately provoking her.  An argument can be made that he has dodged Kronin twice.  Once prior to Urban Warfare and on more than a few occasions since.

Victoria Hill – That’s called tactics and strategy. I’m sure Rob Riot has a plan.

Ashley Beaton stands in the ring as Rob Riot and Bad Company lay their various titles on the commentary table and both sides are in the ring, with the two teams debating who will start off.  Bad Company decides with a series of rock paper scissors which Kara wins and she points at Rob Riot, who promptly steps through the ropes.  Gabriel Tuck is second through the ropes leaving D to start off for his team.  D rolls his eyes and prepares to begin the match as Marcela Sancho leaves the ring and Ashley Beaton calls for the bell.

DING!!  DING!!

Jessica Carr- And here we go, fans! Kara Reinhardt facing off against D. Victoria, Kara has really come into her own as of late, including a dominating win to nab the Elite title!

Victoria Hill – First of all, I would like to point out that Valora seems to have really set the tone for that division and Madd Morales took the ball from Valora and ran with it.  Those two have set a high mark, but if Kara’s recent form is anything to go on, she will also continue the tradition of the belt.  With a name like ‘Elite’ one needs to be able to go to the next level.

In the ring, D and Kara lock up in a collar and elbow tie up.  D immediately utilizes his size but Kara is able to hold firm despite the size difference.  D headbutts Kara who grits her teeth and returns the headbutt with one of her own, then turns and hits a knee to the gut of D before getting behind him and lifting him up and planting him on the mat with a German suplex.  Kara jumps up to her feet and immediately refocuses her attention on D, stalking him as she measures him for her next move.

Jessica Carr – Kara continues to impress, she somehow managed to balance out the weight difference between her and D and the two traded headbutts before Kara was able to get behind him and hit a German suplex.  

Victoria Hill – Obviously a move she learned from her twin brother, the German suplex machine.  Still we saw this from Kara recently too.  She has shown an ability to take a beating that I’ve only seen very few fighters demonstrate.  

In the ring, D starts to get up, using the ropes to pull himself to his feet.  Kara tries to send him into the ropes but he reverses and sends Kara into the ropes.  Kronin reaches out and makes a blind tag on his twin sister who comes back and tries for a spear.  D jumps over the charging Kara and Rob Riot screams a warning but it’s too late and Kronin charges in and hits D with a clothesline, knocking the man down.  Kronin and Kara pull D to his feet and whip him into the ropes, planting him with a dual spinebuster like move.  Ashley Beaton forces Kara to her team’s side of the ring.

Jessica Carr – Excellent team work but the twins there.  Both Kara and Kronin have shown an uncanny ability to just know how to work together.  And D is on the receiving end of their teamwork.

Victoria Hill – I think D needs to make a tag here.

Rob Riot has clearly come to the same conclusion as both he and Gabriel Tuck are holding their hands out for the tag from D.  Kronin pulls D to his feet and the two trade punches, standing toe to toe and trading punches until Kronin gets the better of the exchange and hits D with a series of 3 punches and then sends him into the ropes, Gabriel Tuck reaches out and makes a blind tag and Kronin plants D on the mat with a powerslam and D rolls out of the ring as Tuck charges in and hits Kronin with a clothesline, rocking the big man but not knocking him down.

Jessica Carr – Kronin comes into the match and he and D went toe to toe for a bit, but Kronin got the edge there, but Riot’s team uses Bad Company’s blind tag tactic against them and Tuck comes into the match and tries to take Kronin down with a clothesline

Victoria Hill – And failed to do so.  Story of Tuck’s life.  Failing at relatively simple tasks.

In the ring Gabriel Tuck tries for a second clothesline and hits it, but again fails to knock Kronin down.  He tries for a third time and Kronin grabs Tuck and brings him to the mat with a belly to belly suplex.  Gabriel Tuck rolls out of the ring to recover and Kronin makes his way over to his team’s area and makes the tag to Greg Salazar.

Jessica Carr – Bad Company obviously plans on a series of quick tags.  Smart move as it helps you stay fresh for a prolonged match

Victoria Hill – It’s a good plan unless you can disrupt it and I should point out that it was Greg Salazar who got pinned to lose the tag titles.

Jessica Carr – That was due largely to interference by the nKo as well.  That loss can not be hung solely on Greg.

Victoria Hill – I wasn’t blaming him, just stating a fact.  We pointed out the weak links in Riot’s team.  At the moment, Greg Salazar is the weak link of Bad Company.  Now if Greg Salazar is your weak link, your team is in pretty good shape but still.. Facts are facts.

In the ring, Tuck gets brought to the mat as Salazar charges in and levels him with a clothesline.  Greg Salazar pulls Tuck to his feet and hits him with a series of 3 ridge hand style chops that send Tuck reeling back into the ropes.  Salazar then brings Gabriel Tuck to the mat with a vertical suplex.  Greg Salazar maintains the hold and pulls Tuck up and hits another vertical suplex, maintaining the hold and bringing him to the mat with a third and final vertical suplex..  Greg gets up to his feet and nods his head, satisfied and makes his way over to his team’s side and makes the tag to Kara.

Jessica Carr – Once more, Bad Company keeps up with the lightning fast tags.

Victoria Hill – It’s worked for them so far, Bad Company is completely fresh at the moment and Tuck and D have been on the receiving end.

Gabriel Tuck sees Kara coming in and he reaches out for a tag, but sees D and Riot arguing over who will go next.  D turns and punches Tuck, and is surprised when Ashley Beaton counts that as a tag and announces D as the legal man.  Tuck moves to punch back, but Riot moves over and calms his teammate down, Tuck leaving the match for now as he and Riot gameplan.  D comes into the ring and charges Kara who counters the clothesline and takes D down, locking in a fujiwara armbar.  D. surprises everyone by tapping out immediately.

Jessica Carr – What the hell?!  I know the Fujiwara armbar is very painful and can break an arm quickly, but D. tapped way too quickly in my mind

Victoria Hill – Well there are rumors that he is..let’s say affiliated with the von Krauss’  I’m sure this will feed some conspiracy theories as we head towards the pay per view.

Indeed, Rob Riot looks stunned and D rolls out of the ring and taps the side of his head as he grins and walks to the backstage area.

Marcela Sancho – D has been eliminated!!!

Jessica Carr – Well fans, now we’re in a 3 on 2 situation here.

Victoria Hill – Might as well be 3 on 1 given who Riot’s partner is.

Riot seizes on the opportunity and charges in grabbing Kara from behind and lifting her up back first onto his shoulders and drops down to a sitting position.

Jessica Carr – Oh my god!!  Riot just came in and ambushed Kara with the Riot Rack!!

Victoria Hill – This is why the man is one of the best in the world.  He saw an opportunity and took it.

Rob Riot moves in and pins.  Kronin and Greg enter the ring.  Tuck ties up Kronin but Greg makes it over and breaks up the pinning situation.  On the other side of the ring, Kronin brings Tuck to the mat with a belly-to-belly suplex and Ashley Beaton is trying to restore order.

Jessica Carr – And things are starting to break down a bit here as Greg and Kronin both move to break up the pin, Tuck could only tie up one of them and he chose Kronin.

Victoria Hill – Ashley Beaton needs to get control of this match.

For her part, Kara rolls out of the ring and makes her way over to the barricades.  Resting when suddenly Monster Mammoth comes in from the crowd and hits Kara in the back with a steel chair.  Before more can be done to her, Rob Riot, Kronin, and Greg Salazar advance, forcing the nKo wrestler to back off.  Kara, still recovering from the chair shot, re-enters the ring, Rob Riot getting in after her.  The two lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up, neither wrestler getting an advantage right off the bat until Rob Riot transitions to a side headlock and hammers Kara with a couple of punches to the side of the head. Kara tries to counter with a high-angle backdrop, but Rob Riot counters by jumping into it and landing on his feet behind Kara grabbing her from behind and lifting her up, planting her on the mat with a German suplex.

Jessica Carr – And the nKo, as might be predicted, has already gotten involved in this match but We continue the match as normal.  Kara tries to match technical skill with Rob Riot, but the wily veteran comes out on top in that exchange.

Victoria Hill – Of course he does, it’s one thing with Kronin, who is perhaps close to or equal in skill to Rob Riot, talented as she is, Kara is still a rookie and as such, 9 times out of 10, I think we can assume Rob Riot will come out on top.

Riot pulls Kara up into a side headlock, cranking on the pressure. He doesn’t hold the move long before he sends Kara to the mat with a headlock driver! He rolls her over and goes for the pinfall! 

….one

……two

……..thr-Kronin breaks up the pin! Gabriel leaps from the top rope, nailing Kronin with a missile dropkick that sends him backpedalling to his corner. Gabriel gets back out of the ring while Kronin exits the ring as well. Rob Riot pulls Kara up and starts to lift her up as if setting her up for the Riot Rack, but she pulls him down into a jawbreaker! 

Kara gets up and goes to the ropes and comes back to the rising Riot, taking him down with a spear! She hooks a leg, going for the cover.

….one

……tw-Riot kicks out! 

Kara stands up and waits while Riot slowly gets back to his feet and grabs him up like about to do a bodyslam, but flips him upside down. Riot pulls her legs out from under her, landing on his shoulder, but managing to get the Locking clamp applied! Kronin begins to get into the ring when Gabriel runs across the ring to blast him in the side of the head with a right hand!

Kara tries to hold on, but taps out. 

Marcela Sancho – Kara Reinhardt has been eliminated! 

Kronin Reinhardt steps into the ring while Kara rolls out of it. 

Jessica Carr – Both teams down a member now to make things even.

Victoria Hill – Still not even when you have Gabriel on one team.

Jessica Carr – He’s managed to hold on so far.

The Referee, Ashley Beaton signals for Bad Company to send in another man. Salazar starts to climb in, but Kronin taps him on the shoulder. Salazar stops, and nods, and Kronin Reinhardt gets in by stepping over the top rope. 

Victoria Hill – And now we get Kronin Reinhardt and Rob Riot, again!

Jessica Carr- Part of a team event again, so not a title for title situation here. 

Kronin comes in, as Riot is getting back up. He hooks one of Riots’ arms over his head, and then lifts him up, taking him over with his version of the Olympic slam. Riot lands hard, and then rolls for his corner. He shoots his hand up, and Tuck reaches down to tag in. Tuck comes running in with a full head of steam. 

Jessica Carr – And Rob Riot bows out for a quick breather. 

Victoria Hill – Making the people wait for that match up. 

Tuck pounces on the Conquest Champion, knocking him back down while he’s trying to work his way up, and starting to just drop fists on him. Beaton warns him about the closed fists, but Tuck doesn’t let up. 

1… 

2… 

3… 

4… 

Beaton grabs Tuck’s hand, and threatens to disqualify him. He snarls at her, and gets up off Kronin. He grabs Kronin by the hair and pulls him up to his feet, and goes to whip him to the ropes. Kronin reverses and instead whips Tuck to Bad Company’s corner, where Salazar snaps a kick that hits Tuck in the back of his head as soon as he slams into the turnbuckles. Salazar then grabs Tuck and holds him, while Kronin comes running in with a knee lift. 

Salazar makes sure to show he’s let go before Beaton can get there and even give him the warning and start a count. 

Victoria Hill – Hey! Beaton… you could have started counting as soon as he was holding him!

Jessica Carr – Can’t really argue that, but she didn’t… 

Kronin pulls Tuck out of the corner and hooks him for a suplex pickup. He lifts him up… and holds him there for a bit. 

Jessica Carr – And of course we need a display of the strength and power of the Conquest Champion here. 

Kronin holds him up, for a good, easy full minute. He even lets go with one arm for a few seconds before he stops showboating and then drops back with the finish to the suplex. But he finishes it off closer to a brain buster, instead of a suplex. 

Victoria Hill – Any good chiropractors in St. George? Gabriel Tuck will need one after that. 

Jessica Carr – Don’t worry people, we’re not going to go on about how the blood flow went to Gabriel Tuck’s top head there. All in all, an impressive display from the Conquest Champion.

Kronin pulls Tuck up to his feet, as he gets up and gets him into a rear waist lock. Kronin pushes him forward to the corner, and goes to pull him out into a suplex, but Tuck grabs ahold of the ropes and prevents the suplex. 

Jessica Carr – And a block on the signature rolling German suplex by Gabriel Tuck!

Salazar comes in, but Tuck is quick to blast him with a huge forearm that knocks him off the apron. The distraction by Salazar keeps Tuck from seeing when Kronin comes in with a big guy style back elbow that hits him in the back of the head, and appears to bounce his face off the top of the ring post. 

Victoria Hill – Gabriel Tuck just about ate the ring post there. Did he get busted open? 

Tuck lashes out with a back elbow that clocks the Champion right in the nose. Kronin backs out of the corner a bit, and Tuck follows up with a second rope springboard back into a cutter. Tuck doesn’t go for a pinfall, just yet. He gets up and heads back to those same ropes. He hits Salazar as he’s getting back up onto the apron, almost knocking him off again. 

Tuck then springboards off with a second rope leg drop to Kronin. He tries to reach to hook the leg after, but Kronin doesn’t even give him the satisfaction of a one count, before he kicks out. Tuck takes the shot after and kicks Kronin in the back of the head. 

Jessica Carr – Gabriel Tuck getting a chance to shine against the Conquest Champion. 

Tuck scrambles to his feet, while Kronin is trying to recover from the hit to his cerebellum. He comes off the ropes, and goes for a baseball slide style drop kick. He hits Kronin in the back with it, and scrambles up again. This time he gets some distance away, near his corner. He sets up, and as soon as Kronin is up onto his hands and knees, he runs in, going for a ‘Dirty Stomp’. Just as he’s about to hit it, Kronin shoots up straight, and blocks the stomping foot, grabbing it. 

Victoria Hill- And the Conquest Champion catches Tuck in a very compromising situation here. 

Kronin gets to one knee, and then starts to stand up the rest of the way, while holding Tuck’s foot. Tuck hops on his other foot a few times and then goes for an enziguri. Kronin blocks it with the close arm, and lets Tuck fall to his back on the mat. 

Jessica Hill- Kronin Reinhardt caught him there, can he keep Tuck on the defensive? 

Kronin grabs both of Tuck’s legs, and starts to set them up for a Dresden Deathlock. Tuck quickly starts to scramble and grab at the ropes. As soon as he grabs the bottom rope with one hand, Kronin lets him go. Kronin backs off just a bit. When tuck gets to his feet, Kronin moves in again. Tuck ducks under what looks like a wild haymaker, but Kronin had fiend, and turns it into an overhead ridge hand that hits Tuck right on the back of the skull. Tuck staggers just a bit. 

Victoria Hill – And that’s payback for that kick a few minutes ago.

Kronin grabs Tuck and stands him up before spinning around in a discuss punch that sends Tuck back into the ropes. Kronin moves in and grabs Tuck, and whips him to the otherside. Kronin meets him halfway, catches him, lifts him up and spins around for a huge ‘Beautiful Disaster’ spinning side slam in the middle of the ring. 

Kronin goes for a pin, Rob Riot scrambles into the ring to try to break it up, but he’s met by Greg Salazar who tackles him to the mat. 

Ashley Beaton goes for the pinfall. 

… One

…… Two

… The… Tuck kicks out at the very last possible moment. 

Jessica Carr – Gabriel Tuck kicks out with a millisecond to spare!

Victoria Hill – I think Ashley Beaton’s hand was maybe an inch above the mat there!

Beaton notices Salazar and Riot in the ring. She quickly gives them both a warning and starts a count. While Tuck and Kronin both recover. 

… 1

Riot rolls for the apron.

… 2 

Salazar gets up and rushes to his corner. 

… 3

Beaton stops the count just as Kronin and Tuck get back to their feet. Tuck goes for a wild punch, but Kronin blocks it, and returns a punch of his own. Tuck goes for an elbow, and connects, but Kronin brings up a knee that catches him solidly right at the joint of the armpit. 

Tuck takes a moment, and turns to take a few steps, holding his ribs and shaking the arm like it’s got a stinger. 

Victoria Hill – Unorthodox, but that was a hell of a knee hit. 

Kronin spins tuck back around, and delivers a chop to his chest, then a rebound ridgehand, another chop, and another ridge hand. He works him back into a neutral corner, delivering maybe six combinations in total before they get there. 

Tuck reaches out and delivers a thumb to Kronin’s eye. 

Jessica Carr – Well that’s one way to stop someone’s momentum.

Victoria Hill – Yes, but look at how red Kronin has turned Gabriel Tuck’s chest here. 

Salazar starts to head towards that corner on the outside, prompting Riot to drop down off the apron. Tuck hears Riot shout out, and he turns to confront Salazar who then puts his hand up and decides to not engage. 

Tuck turns around to a huge high axe kick that comes down right onto the soft spot of his right shoulder. Tuck bends over, holding the impact area and gets pulled hard, into a powerbomb setup. 

Jessica Carr – I know that’s not where Tuck wants to be right now!

Kronin lifts him up, flipping him over into the power bomb setup. He turns back towards the middle of the ring, and then lifts him for just a little more height before he drops him down for the Metal Meltdown Powerbomb. 

Before Rob Riot can enter the ring to try to break anything up, Salazar signals to him and notes that he’s ready to intercept again. 

Kronin drops down and goes for the pin. 

… One

…… Two

……… Three 

Beaton signals the pin was successful. 

Marcela Sancho – Gabriel Tuck has been eliminated! Only Rob Riot remains on his team. 

Kronin actually extends a hand to Tuck, and pulls him up to his feet. As Gabriel Tuck leaves the ring, Rob Riot enters… and the crowd goes nuts. 

Jessica Carr – And once again, Riot and Reinhardt… 4 Winds Champion and Conquest Champion in the ring, one on one. 

Victoria Hill – Well, technically, you still have Greg Salazar there as well. Last time we saw a situation like this, it was the final three in the Star Chamber Match at Urban Warfare!

Beaton signals for Riot to enter the ring, and he climbs in between the ropes. He and Kronin face down for a few moments, before they start with a collar and elbow lock up. Kronin is quick to get the upper hand, having that size advantage, turning it into a wrist wringer, and then a standing armbar. Kronin snaps on the arm a few times, pulling it at the shoulder. 

Jessica Carr – And now we again get to see a continuation to what the nKo ruined on last Warzone with the Tag Team Title match. 

Victoria Hill – As far as I’m concerned they didn’t ruin it. My countrymen, the Bastards, Rob Riot and Eddie Williams are the tag team champions now. 

Kronin transitions the armbar to a wrist lock and then pulls Riot across the ring, until he gets him near Bad Company’s corner. He puts his hand up, and high fives Greg Salazar. Salazar actually climbs up the ropes to the turnbuckle. 

Jessica Carr – And a rare top rope move from Greg Salazar as he comes in. 

Ashley Beaton warns both Kronin and Salazar about possibly taking too long for the tag out. Salazar comes off the top turnbuckle with a well placed elbow to Riot’s shoulder. Salazar quickly takes over the wrist lock, and Kronin climbs out of the ring through the ropes. 

Victoria Hill – More quick tags by Bad Company, Kronin Reinhardt had that whole show against Gabriel Tuck, who I’m surprised lasted as long as he did. 

Riot manages to unwind the wrist lock, and tries to put his foot up under Salazar’s chin. Salazar lets Riot go, and then tries to hook his leg, blocking the Eat Defeat. Salazar counters with a dragon screw leg whip. Riot lands hard, and grabs at his knee. Salazar kips up to his feet, and moves in for the attack, but Riot rolls for the ring apron and gets out of the ring, going for a walkabout. He looks like he’s walking off a charlie horse-like quick injury. 

Jessica Carr – Riot has to do things to control the flow of this match now. He’s got a former Conquest Champion and the current Conquest Champion to deal with now. 

Salazar slips out of the ring behind him. He follows Riot around one side, until he catches up with him. He grabs Riot and spins him around. Riot lashes out and catches Salazar with a huge forearm to the chest. He delivers a couple more, pushing Salazar back until they get to the ring barricade. 

Victoria Hill – And now Ashley Beaton starting a count for people outside the ring. 

Riot tries to maneuver and position Salazar for a headlock driver, but Salazar blocks it and pulls Riot up for a Saito Suplex outside the ring… but Riot kicks off the ring, and over rotates, to roll out of the hold and land on his feet. Riot quickly grabs Salazar and pulls him up to his feet. 

Finally Ashley Beaton starts to actually count for them being outside the ring. 

1… 

Riot hooks Salazar for a fisherman’s suplex, and lifts up, but Salazar blocks it.

2… 

Riot tries again, and it’s blocked again. 

3… 

Finally Riot delivers a couple of quick knee lifts, lifts Salazar up and then drops him stomach first across the the barricade. 

4… 

As Salazar stands up, Riot manages to setup and hit an Eat Defeat that drops Salazar onto the other side of the  barricade. 

5… 

Monster Mammoth suddenly appears, rushing up on where Riot is. Riot backtracks quickly, putting space between him and the large man. 

6… 

Kronin makes his way over to the side of the ring where Mammoth has reappeared. 

7… 

Riot and Kronin stand side by side, as Mammoth laughs at them. The camera moves to show Madd Morales on the ground, behind the barricade. He’s on top of Salazar and delivering some punches on the man. He’d slipped in behind the barricade so he’d not be noticed by the referee. 

Jessica Carr – Madd Moreles has attacked Greg Salazar, that should DQ Riot, right?

Victoria Hill – They’ve got the barricade between them and the referee, she has to actually see it!

8… 

Mammoth keeps making motions to Riot, while Trelisa Perrault and Lady Lana come up behind him for some back up.  But none of them go past the barricade.  

Jessica Carr – The nKo is all here, with the exception of Abbigail Dresden who was suspended for one show cycle, and told if she showed up it would be for longer. 

9… 

Riot notices the count and suddenly rushes to climb back into the ring. Slipping under the bottom rope.

Kara Reinhardt and Gabriel Tuck both come up behind them, chairs in hand. All of the nKo disappear in different directions.

Victoria Hill – Gabriel Tuck and Kara Reinhardt both come out to help get rid of the nuisances at ringside. 

10… 

Riot made it into the ring, and Beaton signals for the elimination. 

Marcela Sancho – Greg Salazar has been counted out, and has been eliminated. Only Rob Riot and Kronin Reinhardt remain!

The crowd lets out a collective ‘ooooh’ at realizing what’s about to happen in the ring…. 

Jessica Carr – And now it happens. Only two people remain, one from each side. And is our two highest ranked champions, with the Conquest Champion and the 4 Winds Champion about to square off, and only one of them can win for their team!

Victoria Hill – I’m not one to like such tactics, but the nKo might have gone after the wrong man there. 

Jessica Carr – They were trying to get Riot as well. They want Salazar for helping him back when the Homixide Gang were going to take Riot’s knee out.. Have to point out, that’s now two matches that Greg Salazar has lost a match due to the nKo…

The camera shows a split screen with Kara Reinhardt helping Greg Salazar up to his feet, Gabriel Tuck actually standing nearby, keeping an eye on the now ‘retreating’ nKo…  and Kronin Reinhardt climbing back up to enter the ring. 

Kronin and Riot both look to the ringside area. Salazar gives them both a thumbs up, and both Riot and Kronin nod back to him. They then look at each other and… collar and elbow lock up again. This time it’s Riot who gets the upper hand quickly. He twists and turns it into a wristlock of his own in a mirror of their earlier encounter. 

Jessica Carr – And is this tit for tat now?

Riot ends the hold by whipping Kronin to the ropes. He hits the other side, and comes at him. He ducks under a Kronin clothesline attempt. Both go to the other side. This time, Riot goes high when they meet up again, hitting Kronin with a high leg clothesline. As soon as Kronin is down, he’s working on getting back up, not letting Riot get a chance for a pinfall. 

Victoria Hill – Riot starts this off with the upper hand. 

As soon as both are up, Kronin grabs Riot into a bearhug, trapping one arm. He lifts him up and takes him over for a huge belly to belly suplex. Kronin makes sure he’s the first to his feet, lining up on Riot as he works his way back to his feet as well. 

Kronin tries to get him for a rear waistlock, and sets up for a German Suplex, but Riot sends an elbow back that catches the bigger man in the chin, causing Kronin to release the hold and take a step back. Riot then spins around with a European uppercut. He breaks fully free, and heads for the ropes. He comes off and nails Kronin with a superkick that staggers him back. 

Jessica Carr – So far, seems like a pretty even match up here!

Riot grabs Kronin’s arm, and tries to whip him to the ropes again, but this time, Kronin holds on and short arms Riot, pulling him into what becomes a very high angle overhead exploder suplex. Kronin stays on it, again getting up first, and keeping his eyes on Riot. 

As soon as Riot gets to his feet, Kronin grabs him into a rear waistlock, and locks it in… and he lifts, and takes Riot over with a German Suplex…. And rolls, holding onto the hold. 

Victoria Hill – Looks like Death by Suplex time!

Kronin indeed takes Riot over for one more German Suplex, then comes up, has to lift him off his feet slightly, and turns 90 degrees before he takes him over for one more suplex. One the last one, Kronin releases, but then tries to cover, hooking Riot’s leg. 

… One

……. Two

…. Riot kicks out!

Jessica Carr – Riot manages to kick out after three German suplexes!

Kronin is quick to get back up to his feet, and pulls Riot up with him. He knees Riot to the midsection and then hooks him for a suplex. He hooks as leg and takes him over for a Norther Lights Suplex, and holds onto the bridge for the pin. 

… One

……. Two

…….. The… Riot manages to kick out at the last moment possible!

Victoria Hill – And a Northern Lights suplex leads to an almost pinfall as well!

Again Kronin pulls Riot up to his feet. Kronin goes for a rear waistlock again, but Riot goes for a back elbow for a block. Kronin sees it coming, and uses that to lock on for an Olympic Slam. Riot doesn’t hang around after the impact, and rolls out of the ring. 

Jessica Carr – And another walk about by Riot after a big move!

Victoria Hill – He needs to break that momentum and quick.

Riot runs around the ring, and slips under the ropes on the next side over. Kronin is just getting up, and Riot hits him with a knee lift. Kroinin blasts him with a huge chop to the chest for that. Riot grabs the back of Kronin’s head and delivers a series of elbows and forearms. 

Kronin hits an uppercut motion punch right to Riot’s breadbasket, then goes for an Axe Kick. Riot manages to not get hit by going back to the ropes. Riot comes off the ropes with a running forearm that staggers the Conquest Champion backwards a few steps. 

Jessica Carr – We might be at the point that technical wrestling is no longer on the table here. 

Riot comes in and hits another European uppercut on Kronin. Kronin retaliates with another huge chop to Riot’s chest, followed by a ridge hand going the other way. Riot grabs Kronin’s head and pulls him into an elbow to the forehead that rocks him pretty hard. Kronin spins around and hits a discus style punch that sends Riot back a couple of steps, and appears to give him some rubbery legs as well. 

Victoria Hill – Yes,  things are starting to break down a bit here? 

Jessica Carr – Technical stuff has so far only put on a show for us, but we’ve only got a few minutes left on this broadcast!

Kronin grabs Riot and tries to pull him into a short arm clothesline, but Riot ducks under it, grabs Kronin’s head and drops down into a classic style neckbreaker. Riot rolls backwards, into a partial mount, trying for a quick pinfall. 

… One

… Two

… Kronin kicks out!

Riot gets to his feet, and backs away from the bigger man, getting some distance between the two. As soon as Kronin is almost up, Riot hits the ropes and bounces off for a flying forearm that hits Kronin right as he gets up to his feet. Kronin drops down to one knee. 

Victoria Hill – The Conquest Champion down to one knee with that forearm here. 

Jessica Carr – I’d say neither of them has much left in the tank here, but these guys are both known for going as long as they need to. 

Victoria Hill – Well that goes two ways. You have the effort you expend in a big match, but also the effort to resist what your opponent has been hitting you with. 

Riot grabs Kronin’s head and snaps him down with a headlock driver. He then tries again, for a quick pin. 

… One

… Two

…… The… Kronin manages to kick out!

Jessica Carr – That one was close!

Riot gets up and pulls Kronin up the rest of the way. Kronin kicks Riot in the midsection, and then pulls him in for a powerbomb setup. When he gets Riot up, Riot pushes off Kronin’s head, and gets out of the hold, going up and over. When he lands on his feet, Kronin just spins around and grabs Riot into a rear waistlock. He pushes him forward, and runs Riot’s chest into the corner before coming back, and executing the waist lock roll, and a German Suplex, with a pinning bridge. 

Jessica Carr – And a rolling German Suplex!

… One

…… Two

… The… Riot twists his body enough to get free from the bridge. 

Victoria Hill – Also too close for comfort here. 

Both men take a moment to get to their feet, Riot using the ropes. He takes a moment to get a breather as Kronin is coming up. Kronin comes in, and hits a couple of punches. Riot takes one, but blocks the other. Kronin goes to pull Riot off the ropes, but Riot bends down and scoops Kronin up onto a shoulder, and then drops the bigger man across the ropes in a crude version of a Stun Gun. 

Jessica Carr – Ladies and gentleman, we would be cutting from the action here, as we’ve hit our time limit.., But,  I’ve just been told we’ve been allowed to go over a bit on this broadcast, by our streaming partner. 

Victoria Hill – Apparently with this type of main event, Vanguard is getting some big ratings right now!

Riot slips behind Kronin as he’s recovering from the stun gun, and hooks him from behind and lifts him up into… an argentine backbreaker. 

Jessica Carr – Wait… is he about to!

Riot’s legs are still a bit rubbery, but he manages to drop down to finish the Riot Rack. Both men lay there for a moment, until Riot manages to roll over and poorly cover Kronin. 

… One

…… Two

…… The… Kronin gets his shoulder up!

Victoria Hill – Dammit, so close. They’re about to give me a heart attack out here!

Riot moves to try to lock in a heel hook, but he eats a foot to the face. Kronin gets back to his feet. He goes for a rear waistlock, but Riot grabs the ropes before he can get off a German Suplex, so Kronin turns it into a belly to back suplex. Kronin floats over, and grabs Riot’s legs to try to puzzle together a Dresden Deathlock the hard way. He almost gets it in, when Riot grabs Kronin’s foot and locks him into the Locking Clamp!

Jessica Carr – Both men are getting a bit desperate here!

Kronin manages to grab the bottom rope, and Ashley Beaton starts a count for a rope break. 

… 1

… 2 

… 3 

…  4

Riot waits until the very last moment to break the hold. 

Victoria Hill – And Riot doesn’t waste any time there, maximizing the damage done!

Riot comes up to his feet first. Kronin uses the ropes to get up and gingerly steps on the foot that had been in the heel hook hold. Riot comes in ,and tries to butterfly Kronin’s arms, but Kronin grabs the top rope, preventing the DDT that should come after. Riot hits a couple of hard forearms to Kronin’s back. 

Jessica Carr – Who is going to give up first here? 

Kronin kicks Riot to the midsection and tries to pull him in for a front facelock of his own. He hooks Riot’s arm and tries to lift him up for a vertical suplex. Riot uses his leg to block it. Kronin punches him a couple of times in the midsection, and then tries to lift him up again, but again Riot manages to block it. 

Suddenly, Riot gets a quick punch in that looks to target Kronin’s face. As soon as Kronin lets the hold go just a little,  Riot backs up and comes off the ropes with a running European uppercut that stands the big man up even more. 

Riot goes behind, grabbing at Kronin’s chin and pulls him again up onto his shoulders. He doesn’t wait, and drops down for a second Riot Rack. This time, Riot manages to roll over and go for the pinfall. He quickly hooks the leg, and rolls just a bit, to pull it into a tighter bundle to try to keep the big man down. 

… One

…… Two

……… Three!

Kronin pops out of the hold, just after Ashley Beaton’s hand hit the mat the third time!

Jessica Carr – Wait? What? 

Victoria Hill – He did it!

Jessica Carr – It took everything Riot had, as well as two Riot Racks, but Rob Riot just pinned the Conquest Champion!

Macela Sancho – Kronin Reinhardt is the last to be eliminated for his team, that means the winners of this match are the team of ‘D’, Gabriel Tuck and “the Riot Star” Rob Riot!

The crowd erupts, as Riot gets to his feet. He actually doesn’t look smug or anything. He puts his hand out to Kronin and offers to help him up. Kronin accepts, and Riot brings him up to his feet and pats him on the shoulder. 

Jessica Carr – Ladies and gentlemen, that’s all we have time for tonight as we’ve gone over. We’ll see where this goes on Warzone from Salt Lake City. I’m Jessica Carr.

Victoria Hill – And I’m Victoria Hill, and we were coming to you from St. George, Utah. We’ve got one more Vanguard before Desperate Warfare in Las Vegas! 

Jessica Carr – And we’ll leave you with the usual, remember… 

Both – #JoinTheConquest

As the show goes off the air, it suddenly goes to a broken feed, like it had before. When it comes back, its as if we restarted the segment from before… 

Once again we’re backstage,  as Esmeralda von Krauss walks down the hallway, she stops at a dressing room with the name “D” on the door. She enters the room to find “D” sitting at the vanity, working on his face paint for the match. 

Esmeralda von Krauss – You know this alliance with Rob Riot is rubbish, dahling. You cannot trust him! 

D – And I can trust you? 

Esmeralda von Krauss – I am good for my word. We are nothing without it. 

D – What do you want from me?

Esmeralda von Krauss – I want you to remember that you and Alyssa still belong to me. 

D is silent for a moment.

D – I have not forgotten.

Esmeralda von Krauss – I offer you freedom. Face Rob Riot at Desperate Warfare, take his Four Winds championship and end his career forever. You will be freed from your duties as Judge forever.

D – And Alyssa?

Esmeralda von Krauss – She will be free as well. I offer this once and only once. You are my best judge. I would hate to lose you, but my husband’s grudge must be satiated. 

D – Why doesn’t he do this himself?

Esmeralda just grins. 

Esmeralda von Krauss – Oh, you know. The wars of gods and monsters are done through heroes and villains. Be our villain and finish the hero once and for all. You will be rewarded with freedom. 

D – Let me think on it.

Esmeralda von Krauss – I need to know now. Will you seek freedom for you and your love or will you and her remain in my service…forever? Make your choice during the match…

With that, Esmeralda leaves the room, closing the door behind her with a smile as if she already knew what his choice would be. 

And the show finally ends.