6CW Proving Grounds Saturday 30th May 2020 (Scars and Stripes Build Week 3)

*The show opens with a recap of last week and the attack from James McManus on Marty Helms whilst Miss Jessica watches. The scene is then live in Jessica’s office and she is congratulating McManus on making the best decision of his career. She says Marty Helms had the same opportunity but he spat it back in her face and now he’s going to pay. She says everyone who has ever crossed her will pay and that means Dante Phoenix too because he has something she wants and she won’t rest until she gets it. That means it is James McManus’ turn to teach him a lesson. McManus says he is happy to take Phoenix out but he also wants more revenge on Helms before moving toward the top of the mountain. Jessica promises McManus he can have whatever he likes if he makes her happy.

*Crime Lord is interviewed by Travis Sharp but he makes it clear there is little to say. He says it’s a sham that he has to be in the Road to Royalty because he should have had an automatic rematch with Jackson Jackson but at least Jessica saw fit to present him with a bye. Crime Lord brushes over the loss last week and says that when it matters he delivers and he’ll prove that tonight and at Scars and Stripes when he becomes King of 6CW

*We get a recap of the attack by Ojore on Liam Wood last week and then we get a live feed of Wood talking with Fleur Michaels. Wood is banged up but says nothing was going to stop him from being here tonight in the same way that nothing will stop him from beating Crime Lord to book his spot in the semi-finals of the RTR. Wood promises that he will seek retribution on the Wolf Gang when the time is right

*Proving Grounds begins with the commentators hyping the Road To Royalty tournament and the first match of the evening, the first quarter final of the tournament, Liam Wood vs Crime Lord.

*"Back In Black" blares out through the speakers as Crime Lord makes his way down to the ramp. The commentators discuss how Crime Lord was left high and dry by Marty Helms last time out and the defeat he suffered.

*As "Revival Mode" hits and Liam Wood walks to the ring, the commentators discuss the attack on Wood on the previous edition of Proving Grounds and how he is far from 100% going into the match.

*The bell rings to kick things off, Wood and Crime Lord lock-up and Wood is easily overpowered to the corner. Crime Lord beats away at him with punches but Wood manages to wriggle free from the situation and then unloads on Crime Lord with some quick strikes of his own followed by a Yakuza Kick. He gets the first cover of the match but Crime Lord is quick to kick out.

*Wood tries to set a quick pace in the contest, first allowing Crime Lord to his feet only to hit him with a quick underhook suplex. He follows that by flying off the top rope to hit a big lariat, then running to the apron and springboarding in to hit a dropkick as Crime Lord rises.

*After the kick out, Wood switches to more powerful moves. He takes Crime Lord down with a tiger suplex, he rolls up and walks straight into a reverse swinging STO for another close pinfall.

*Wood beats down on Crime Lord with a ground and pound offence before letting the veteran up to his feet. He throws Crime Lord into the ropes and hits an impressive snap belly to belly suplex on the rebound, Wood then connects with a snap DDT for another pin attempt as the commentators discuss how Wood is trying to get things done early.

*Liam Wood allows Crime Lord up to his feet and then tries to Irish whip him into the corner but Crime Lord uses his power to reverse the momentum. He sprints in but Wood nails a flapjack, Crime Lord falls out of the corner into a superkick for the closest pin so far.

*After the kick out, Wood locks in a full nelson hold but Crime Lord is quick to get to his feet and then counters with a big jawbreaker. Wood stumbles back and then runs the ropes but Crime Lord plants him into the canvas with a huge pop-up powerbomb.

*The momentum of the contest changes following this. After a kick out from Wood, Crime Lord drags him up and throws Wood around the ring with a careless abandon, hitting a couple of suplexes before releasing. Wood rolls up and Crime Lord throws him down with a German suplex then covers for a close call.

*Wood ends up being stomped down upon by Crime Lord who then applies a powerful looking abdominal stretch that takes Wood a while to get to his feet from. Crime Lord then simply drives him into the canvas with a pumphandle slam.

*Crime Lord beats down on Wood once more before letting him up. He throws Wood to the corner, he tries to spring back off the ropes but Crime Lord catches him and hits a backbreaker followed by a fallaway slam to cover again.

*Crime Lord locks in an armbar hold, he brings up Wood to hit a couple of clotheslines before releasing and allowing Wood to rise.

*Dante Phoenix is shown getting ready in his locker-room when Dicey Reilly enters. They have a brief conversation and Dicey mentions about looking over what Phoenix had shown him. Dicey tells Phoenix to watch his back and Dante offers the same warning, telling Dicey that any affiliation between the two will out a target on Reilly’s back. Dicey smirks and says he’s been around the block enough times to know there’ll always be a target from someone

*Jimmy Phillips is in Miss Jessica’s office talking about what he did to Dante Phoenix last week on her behalf. Jessica says she is impressed and that Phillips will be rewarded if he keeps fulfilling his duties to her. JP proposes that if he beats Jackson Jackson tonight he should be named #1 Contender at Scars and Stripes. Jessica says it isn’t beyond the realms of possibility and Phillips says as long as the shot isn’t going to one of these old timers that are sucking 6CW dry. Jessica smirks and says she has an idea of something else Phillips can do, call it taking out the trash.

*Charles Kramer is talking with Christy James about the RTR. Kramer says there is no question that his nephew will win the tournament and announce himself as the fastest rising star in 6CW. He refuses to talk about what Marshall Murdoch did to him last week but says there are always consequences for people’s actions. He then leads on from that by hinting that Jessica’s grip on control is slipping and that not even hired henchmen can save her from the reckoning. Kramer says perhaps a change in leadership is in the offing but remains coy when questioned on whether he means himself or someone else.

*The commentators recap on the issues between Dante Phoenix and Miss Jessica whilst debating what role James McManus may now play after his newfound alliance with the boss

*Phoenix starts brightly with a running dropkick that catches McManus off guard, wiping him off his heat. McManus staggers back up into a spinning heel kick and then a front flip foot stomp for a two count.

*Phoenix lifts McManus into a suplex position and then just releases him at full height, letting him fall, hard on his back. Phoenix then goes up high and nails a twisting splash that once again gains him a two count.

*The commentary team talk about McManus’ poor form as of late and whether he can turn that around with Miss Jessica on his side as Phoenix prepares for the “From the Ashes” roundhouse kick but McManus dodges it and nails a big kneebreaker before running off the ropes and returns with a huge knee trembler to the head for a nearfall. Phoenix gets back up but McManus kicks his legs out from under him and applies a figure four.

*Phoenix fights against the submission but is in a whole world of pain. McManus cranks up the pressure but Phoenix sustains minutes of pain before managing to get back to the ropes and force a break. McManus argues with the referee and then he drags Phoenix up and sets up for a tombstone. Phoenix drops behind and then scoops McManus onto his shoulders but McManus elbows his way free and hits a devastating half nelson release suplex, dumping Phoenix on the back of his neck but once again it only registers a two.

*McManus takes a risk by climbing to the top rope and it allows Phoenix to springboard onto the ropes before shooting across with a step up kick that knocks McManus from his senses. Phoenix then climbs up onto the top rope to score with an “island driver” but McManus somehow finds the bottom rope with his foot

*Phoenix rolls out onto the apron and attempts a slingshot DDT but McManus catches him and throws him back into the corner. McManus runs in but Phoenix spins around the ropes with a feint kick over the top, knocking McManus back, before going up top and scores with a meteora. McManus stumbles up and eats a “downward spriral” for another two

*Perfect Jack is shown training ahead of his match with Karl Kramer when Clarke James enters the room. Jack jokes that it’s three weeks running and that people will start talking. CJ says he’s just here for support and once the pubs reopen they won’t see him for dust. PJ says it’s good to have his friend back, in any capacity, but maybe he should visit Marshall whilst he’s here. James changes the subject and then wishes PJ luck, promising to have his back if he needs it.

*The Wolf Gang are on screen with a press conference-esque promo, Reborn up on a podium. Reborn is ranting about the injustice of pro wrestling and compares it to what is happening all around the world but he won’t stand for it anymore and neither will his brothers in arms. Reborn promises to win RTR and become a World Champion that 6CW can be proud of because once he has the belt everyone will have to listen to him. Reborn then assures Liam Wood and Uryu Ishida that the Wolf Gang are not finished with them and they take their calls for a fight very seriously.

*Charles Kramer is back in the locker-room with Karl Kramer and he’s hyping him up in front of the cameras (Paul Heyman/Brock Lesnar style) as he promises the world that you are looking at the King of 6CW. The Consultant urges Perfect Jack to reconsider even coming to their match because he will be decimated and destroyed by the most dominant force in sports entertainment today.

*Proving Grounds returns to air with the three commentators talking up the next match as Perfect Jack is shown on the cameras making his way down the ramp. He then stretches in the corner waiting for the arrival of his opponent.

*"O Fortuna" kicks in as Karl Kramer walks to the ring as the commentators discuss his chances in the tournament.

*The bell rings to kick the match off. Kramer attempts to use his power game to dominate Perfect Jack from the get-go but he first uses some speed to avoid to the lock-up attempt and then picks off Kramer from afar with various strikes and takedown techniques. However, he is unable to keep the giant Kramer down for long with his takedowns.

*Perfect Jack manages to get an armbar locked in on Kramer, who throws him into the ropes but Jack boots him in the face on the rebound. He uses this as an opening and manages to throw Kramer down with a traditional vertical suplex. He follows that up with a ground and pound attack of fists before covering. There is quite a quick kick out from Kramer.

*Jack attacks with knees to the back, he drags up Kramer and tries for some punches but Kramer blocks it. This opens up an opportunity for Karl Kramer. He attacks Jack with a series of headbutts and then launches his rival into the ropes and flattens him with a leaping crossbody block in the middle of the ring leading to his first pin attempt.

*Perfect Jack kicks out from that. Karl Kramer then dominates the next phase of the match-up, scoring a series of close pinfalls with a combination of his various power-based moves - such as a running powerslam, backbreaker and a standing side slam.

*Kramer switches tact and goes on the attack with strikes, he hits a series of big elbows to the face of Perfect Jack to back him into the ropes. He throws him into the ropes and then returns to his power-based game with a pop-up powerbomb to score the closest pinfall so far.

*Kramer then positions Perfect Jack in the corner, he goes for a stinger splash but Jack moves at the last moment and Kramer crashes into the turnbuckles. Perfect Jack rolls him up into a pinfall position.

*Perfect Jack uses this opening to get in some offence. He attacks with strikes until Kramer gets up, Jack then snapmares him back down and follows that up with a running dropkick to go for his second pinfall.

*Perfect Jack is then forced to try and use some grappling offence against Kramer. He's successful in hitting two vertical suplexes but instead of going for the third, Jack switches up and connects with a DDT instead of attempting the three amigo's suplex. That earns a near fall.

*Jack earns couple more falls with an atomic drop/running forearm combination, a German suplex attack. Following this, Jack launches Kramer into the corner, he hits a running knee to the back before lifting Kramer to the 2nd rope, he then hits an incredible belly to back suplex from the 2nd rope.

*Mike Hill and Ricky Nelson are in Miss Jessica’s office following their attack on Dante Phoenix. Jessica shrieks in delight and Hill wants to talk about his man getting a shot at the world title now. Jessica says all in good time. Hill says Nelson pushed Jackson to the brink and now he has taken out Phoenix, he has upheld his side of the agreement so now Jessica should do the same. Jessica promises this is the start of a wonderful relationship but Phoenix hasn’t been dealt with properly as of yet. She wants that file from Cherry Falls and if Nelson can get it then he can have whatever he likes.

*Uryu Ishida is interviewed by Christy James ahead of his battle with Ojore. Uryu knows Ojore is bigger and stronger than him but he’s been up against the odds plenty of times before so this is no different. He knows the Wolf Gang want to put an end to him once and for all but he won’t go down without a fight. Uryu admits he is battered after last week but as long as he can stand up then he’ll continue to do so and fight against those who oppose him. Ishida says he’s fighting for anyone and everyone who has ever been made to feel like they don’t belong and aren’t good enough.

*Dante Phoenix is receiving stitches in the trainer’s room when Fleur Michaels enters. Fleur questions Dante on whether this war with Miss Jessica is really worth it but Phoenix says he didn’t start it although promises to finish it. He says he’ll bring the file to Scars and Stripes and hang it above the ring. If Ricky Nelson wants a fight then he can have one but it’ll be a ladder match for what Miss Jessica wants so badly but after he wins he will announce to the world what is in the documents.

*Charles Kramer welcomes Karl Kramer into the backstage area and then tells Travis Sharp to bow to the King. Crime Lord interrupts and he and Kramer go face to face. The Consultant pulls his nephew back and tells him that Crime Lord's time will come in the RTR because there'll only be one winner. Crime Lord smirks and then agrees, telling the Kramer's that they are looking at the King of 6CW.

*Ojore enters alone for once but immediately gets the upper hand by head butting Uryu whilst still wearing his ancient solider’s helmet

*The referee admonishes Ojore but can’t disqualify him as the match hasn’t begun. Ojore removes them helmet and seems to enjoy Uryu’s pain before crushing him in the corner with a huge running splash

*Uryu struggles to get back up but when he does Ojore merely body presses him into the air before slamming him down onto the canvass. Ojore then lifts himself onto the second rope and looks for a splash (think Umaga) but Ishida manages to avoid it

*Uryu is badly hurt but he rallies with kicks to the legs and body of Ojore as he tries to stand before running off the ropes and returns with a clothesline but the big man won’t fall. Uryu then climbs the ropes and looks for a flying crossbody but Ojore catches him. Ojore looks to swing Ishida into a slam but Uryu counters into a falling DDT but only registers a one count before Uryu powers out.

*Uryu lets Ojore up and scores with four calf kicks, two for each leg, but only succeeds in taking Ojore to his knees. Uryu climbs out onto the apron and attempts a springboard forearm but jumps straight into a counter Samoan drop that shakes the ring

*Ojore stalks Uryu and then prepares for the ‘Earthquake’ powerbomb but Uryu lands out on his feet and then leaps up under Ojore’s chin with double knees. Ojore stumbles back into the corner and Uryu nails a hat trick of running drop kicks against the turnbuckle. Ojore tumbles from the corner and Uryu climbs the ropes behind him before nailing a leaping bulldog takedown.

*The commentators marvel at the heart and spirit of the UK Champion and how he’s managed to take the big man down. Uryu then goes high for the ‘Split Second’ as Drake walks out onto the stage. Drake holds his hands up in mock innocence

*Marshall Murdoch says as far as he is concerned the Kramer feud is over and they’d be wise to heed him on that. He says he is focused on taking out Reborn tonight en-route to winning the RTR and getting his hands on the 6CW Championship. Murdoch once again reiterates that Clarke James knows where he is if he wants to meet up.

*Miss Jessica is on the phone but quickly hangs up when Dicey Reilly is seen hanging around at the door. Jessica tells Dicey to get out but he merely laughs at her and teases that he knows her secret. Jessica looks annoyed and threatens Dicey not to cross her but Reilly shakes his head and tells her that she should know by now that he doesn’t do well with orders. Dicey reminds Jessica that he went to war with both Lex Hart and Cassius Zhi so he knows all about Jessica’s influence but he wants her to know that he won’t let anyone jeopardise 6CW. Jessica launches her phone against the wall and smashes it as Dicey walks away

*Perfect Jack gives a brief word to Christy James as he walks through the backstage area that he’s looking for Jimmy Phillips and when he finds him he’s going to show him that this “old man” is still far too good for him. Clarke James is on hand and asks PJ if he wants some help but Jack assures him that he's 'got this'

*Murdoch enters alone whilst Reborn is flanked by both Ojore and Drake. We get brief highlights of how both men qualified for the quarter finals and the commentators hype the impact that the Wolf Gang have been making.

*From the bell Reborn tries to catch Murdoch off guard with a superkick but Marshall catches his foot and immediately applies an anklelock. Reborn is able to roll forward and sends Marshall through the ropes to the outside. Reborn distracts the ref whilst Ojore and Drake deliver a huge double suplex on the concrete before throwing Murdoch back in the ring

*Reborn hits a running shooting star splash for a two count. He drags Marshall into a face-plant suplex and then goes up high. He sets for a twisting shooting star but Murdoch avoids the impact. Marshall hits a release German suplex and then a t-bone for a close two.

*Marshall sets up for the “Marshall Law” but Ojore distracts the ref and Drake slides in to hit a huge spear. Reborn makes the cover but Marshall manages to get his shoulder up just in time

*Reborn nails a standing enzeguiri, sending Marshall to the corner, and then he lifts him onto the turnbuckle for a huge frankensteiner that registers another two count. Reborn motions for the “Wing Clipper” but Murdoch grabs the ropes to prevent the finisher and elbows Reborn down with his free hand. Reborn rolls back up but Murdoch sprints into him with a codebreaker. A three count looks promising but Drake puts Reborn’s foot on the bottom rope

*Murdoch hits a running clothesline in the corner before taking Reborn down with a bulldog. Marshall rolls to the corner and stalks for the “Drive By” knee but Ojore pulls Marshall from the ring and slams him against the ring-post whilst the referee is distracted by Drake. Ojore launches Marshall against the security railing and then back into the ring so Reborn can make a cover but once again he only gets a two.

*Reborn goes to the ropes and looks for a leaping flip-piledriver but Marshall catches him on his back and counters with a tremendous “Texas” slam. Reborn stumbles up and falls to a double armed DDT but manages to get his arm up before the count can be completed

*Marshall pulls Reborn up and tries to flip him into a powerbomb position but Reborn slips his legs and locks his heels under the armpits of Murdoch before nailing a sunset flip bomb for a very close two. Reborn gets back up and lifts himself onto the second rope before hitting a flying dropsault takedown. He beckons Marshall back up and hits an incredible 720 spinning tornado DDT but Murdoch again kicks out.

*Reborn argues with the referee and accuses him of bias. He then runs off the ropes and returns with a flying low dropkick to Marshall’s face. He points to the top rope and nods his head before climbing high. He waves at Murdoch, mocking him, and then launches into a shooting star press. Marshall throws his knees up and winds Reborn before recovering enough to take him down with a coquina clutch. Reborn is flailing and trying to fight but he’s no match for Murdoch’s ground game and looks on the verge of either tapping or passing out until Drake distracts the referee once more. Murdoch releases the hold and he gets up to confront Reborn’s allies. Ojore beckons for Marshall to come out and fight them but Murdoch aims to turn away until Drake grabs his ankle. The referee moves in and orders Drake and Ojore to leave ringside

*Jackson Jackson is interviewed by Christy James. Jackson is still in the dark about who is next at Scars and Stripes but he welcomes the challenge. He says he’s enjoyed his recent battles and he knows the queue is building so everyone better buy a ticket and hope they win the lottery. Jackson says he doesn’t care who wins RTR or which one of Jessica’s play things thinks they deserve a shot at the champ because he is never releasing his grip on the 6CW Championship. Christy asks about Clarke James potentially returning to action and Jackson merely laughs and says they may be friends but even CJ needs to get in line.

*Robin Reborn is apoplectic in the backstage area following his loss to Marshall Murdoch. Reborn articulates to the camera that Clarke James will pay for interfering in their business time and again, he doesn’t care if he’s on active duty or not because if he turns up next week he will pay the price. RR makes it clear that Ojore deserves a crack at Uryu’s UK Championship after the earlier demolition. Reborn then challenges Liam Wood to a fight at Scars and Stripes, a PPV where they both made their name in EWF. Reborn says it is time to prove who the real star of the company was and still is.

*Clarke James and Marshall Murdoch head backstage and they are stopped by Fleur Michaels. Fleur asks if CJ is returning to action and he admits that now is the time to lace them back up and that as of next week on Proving Grounds he is once again an active member of the 6CW roster. Marshall and Clarke hug and then MM tells Fleur that he’s gunning for the RTR and the World Title. CJ wants first shot and Marshall agrees. MM says they are on different paths now and Clarke acknowledges that but they'll always have one another's back

*"No Less Violent" is playing out around the empty arena as Jimmy Phillips makes his way to the ring, the commentators are discussing his attack on Perfect Jack earlier in the evening.

*This is followed up by "Take Me To The Hospital" blaring out around the arena as the 6CW Champion Jackson Jackson walks down the ramp to the ring holding his title aloft above his head as he glares at Phillips.

*The bell rings to kick the match off. Phillips showcases his athletic ability to dominate the early exchanges, escaping the lock-up hold then applying a sleeper hold on Jackson. He drives forward with his legs that thrusts Jackson into the turnbuckles then Phillips throws him down to the mat with a German suplex bridging into the pin.

*Phillips continues to be in control of the match-up, he attacks Jackson with elbows to the head before throwing Jackson into the ropes and nailing a spinebuster on the rebound, followed with a running elbow drop for another cover. This is followed by another 2 count after an impressive delayed vertical suplex slam.

*Jackson manages to get back into the contest after reversing a full nelson hold with a jawbreaker. Phillips stumbles around straight into a discus elbow smash as the 6CW World Champion scores his first pin attempt of the match which earns a 2 count.

*The 6CW Champion starts to exert control of the match-up, he whips Jimmy Phillips into the ropes and connects with an inverted atomic drop. Jackson hits a neckbreaker for another pin attempt. Another kick out comes from Phillips following a flurry of standing roundhouse kicks from Jackson, Phillips manages to block one and smirks at Jackson only for him to crack an enzaguri kick to the head.

*Jackson allows Phillips to his feet and goes for a double underhook tiger suplex, Phillips manages to free an elbow and then fires these back into the head of Jackson who releases the hold. Phillips bounces off the ropes and takes Jackson down with a big spear for a 2 count.

*Phillips scores another close pinfall after throwing the 6CW Champion into the ropes, hitting a pendulum backbreaker and then keeping hold of the grip to deliver a sidewalk slam.

*Following the kick out, Phillips throws Jackson into the corner. He sprints in going for a forearm smash but Jackson side-steps and Phillips crashes into the turnbuckles. Jackson unloads a succession of kicks on Phillips before lifting him to the top rope. Jackson follows him up there but Phillips fights back with punches and sends Jackson back off the ropes. He lands on his feet.

*Marty Helms arrives at the arena, trying to hide a limp. He is angry as he tells Travis Sharp that there isn’t anything wrong with him and he’s looking forward to caving Dicey Reilly’s skull in. Helms promises that James McManus and Miss Jessica will rue the day they crossed him but tonight he’s focused on getting one step closer to what belongs to him and that is the 6CW Championship.

*The commentators run through the current card for Scars and Stripes with official confirmation of Uryu Ishida vs Ojore for the UK Championship, Liam Wood versus Robin Reborn, Dante Phoenix and Ricky Nelson in a Ladder Match as well as confirming that Jimmy Phillips and Perfect Jack will go one on one at the two day pay per view.

*Dicey Reilly is interviewed by Christy James and he’s ready to go to war. Dicey gives props to the tenacity of Marty Helms and knows that tonight will be one of the toughest matches in his career but he also knows Helms is overlooking him and that will be to his detriment. Dicey knows these young guns don’t think he can hang tough but he’s going to prove them all wrong when he is crowned King of 6CW. Christy asks Dicey about the issues between Dante Phoenix and Miss Jessica. Dicey says he knows a storm is brewing and he is all too aware of the threat that Jessica’s reign of terror poses to 6CW so he’ll do what he can to keep the company he loves safe but for now he’s focusing on Helms and nothing else

*James McManus, Jimmy Phillips and Ricky Nelson are all in Miss Jessica’s office and she is applauding them for their actions thus far but warns that there is much more to come so they cannot become complacent. She tells them that Dante Phoenix is bringing something she wants very badly to Scars and Stripes and it is imperative they take it from him and that if anyone at all tries to get in their way then they need to take them out too. She knows they will face opposition as they have done already from the likes of Perfect Jack and Marty Helms but there is no more cohesive unit than them in all of 6CW and that will be the telling factor. Jessica promises to lead the Revolution and that 6CW will fall in line.

*Dante Phoenix is leaving the arena but is stopped in the parking lot. Karl Kramer is sat on his boke and refuses to move as Charles Kramer appears and wants to “talk” to Phoenix in private before he goes home. CK tells Phoenix that he knows there is a war coming and wouldn’t it be better to have allies than go it alone. Phoenix looks uneasy and reluctant as the scene fades out.