6CWF Presents Proving Grounds - Season Premiere Results - Monday May 8th 2023

*We come back from an advert for “The Boys” Season 4 and the crowd go wild as JJ Johnson greets his beautiful wife Brandi Johnson in the backstage area. The two embrace and it becomes clear that Brandi Johnson will be acting as a member of the 6CWF Board and as JJ’s chief confidante. Brandi doesn’t seem impressed by Clarke James but JJ tells her to let it play out. Brandi isn’t happy that CJ has been in their home, played with their children, and yet has the audacity to treat JJ that way. Johnson tells his wife that the lure of gold and power can corrupt even the greatest minds but he thinks CJ will come round. He wants James on the roster and hopes he’ll sign the contract.

*More cheers as Cameron Faith has arrived at the Copper Box. Timothy Allen manages to catch up with Faith for a quick interview and Faith is in good spirits. Faith knows that there’s a lot of “what ifs” in regards to his wrestling career but he sees this as his best chance ever. He says he’s in the best shape of his life and he’s done his best to remove all distractions from his life. Tim Allen jokes “Does that mean Kristal isn’t around” and Faith responds “That’s my wife now” before bursting out laughing as Allen looks horrified. Faith says he should have been a world champion by now, everyone knows that, but he’s not feeling sorry for himself. This time around he will do everything and anything it takes to make that a reality.

*The commentary team are hyped for the first bout of the night and they go wild as Cameron Faith makes his entrance. Faith bows to the crowd and then swaggers to the ring, clearly full of confidence.

*RJ and Jeff Thadeus talk about how Cameron Faith was once the hottest prospect in 6WF when he held the Freeweight & European Championships as well as the Fight for the Right briefcase but it just never quite clicked for various reasons. Faith has all the skills in the world but he has lacked discipline over the years. Can he finally fit all the pieces of the jigsaw together in this run?

*Faith works the crowd and then waits his mystery opponent. There is a stunned expression and a big ovation as Scorpion rides out on his chopper. Scorpion taunts the crowd, as endearing as ever, before making his way to the ring. He gets up in Faith’s face as the referee moves to separate them.

*RJ tells the audience about Scorpion’s run as 6WF Hardcore Champion and his former allegiance with Jessica Lawless. At one time it was believed he would be a main event star just like his opponent but once Jessica’s direction was removed he found himself struggling to establish himself.

*Early going sees Scorpion slap Faith in the mouth, sparking boos from the crowd. Faith takes his foe down and goes to town with a barrage of punches before Scorpion rolls from the ring to safety.

*Faith nails a suicide dive and drives Scorpion into the ringside barrier before suplexing him onto the hard flooring. He gets Scorpion back in the ring but eats a kick to the head as he climbs through the ropes. Scorpion scores with a DDT from the ropes but Faith finds the ropes.

*Scorpion goes to the corner and climbs up. Faith responds with a dropkick and takes his opponent’s legs out from under him. Big time superplex scores from the Scotsman but Scorpion kicks out.

*Faith thinks about the superkick but Scorpion catches his foot and spins him around into a back suplex. Scorpion applies and STF and Faith is forced to endure nearly two minutes in the hold before he is able to reach the ropes.

*Scorpion argues with the referee and then sets for the “Death Stalker”. Faith puts the brakes on and counters the stunner into an inverted backbreaker/neckbreaker combo (Ghetto Blaster) for a two count.

*Faith heads for the corner but Scorpion is up with a hard right hand. Scorpion climbs up for another suplex but Faith fights him off and shoves him down. Faith stands on the top rope and spins on his heel before turning into a double rotation moonsault, only for Scorpion to move at the last minute.

*The audience are stunned as Scorpion nails the “Death Stalker” but Faith kicks out, sparking huge cheers.

*Eddy Kent is interviewed by Clarissa. Alex Walker applauds as he walks into shot and Kent seems a bit surprised to see his former employer. Walker reveals, amidst huge boos from the crowd, that JJ Johnson has appointed him to the board because nobody can ignore Walker’s success in this business. Walker says he always knew Kent was destined for greatness, that’s why he hand-picked him. He’s proud of Kent’s achievements but he has a funny feeling that there is a whole lot more to come. Walker tells Kent he’s excited to see him go to work and they shake hands as the scene comes to an end.

*Scene changes and we see Liam Wood signing his contract with Brandi Johnson. Brandi welcomes Wood back and says it was a no brainer to VIP Promotions to bring him into the fold. Wood says it is a decade since his debut and he’s still got a whole lot of unfinished business, which made this decision easy. Brandi tells him that he will be make his re-debut next week on Proving Grounds.

*JJ Johnson is sitting in an executive office when Acer walks in, sparking yet more raucous cheers from the crowd. The two men hug and we find out that Acer is the fourth member of the 6CWF Board. Acer is so glad to be back in the business and appreciates JJ offering him the position. JJ waves him off and says Acer taught him so much and it was the least he could do. He knows Acer will help him take this promotion to the next level.

Acer wants to talk about Clarke James. He tells JJ that CJ came through the curtain and snatched his contract from Gorilla but, as of yet, nobody has a clue if he has signed it or not. Acer is concerned that JJ is making a mistake by bringing James back, given his penchant for causing horrifying injuries to talent and, especially, those with whom he has had a close personal connection. Acer warns JJ that men like Clarke James will do anything to get what they want.

JJ understands and appreciates Acer’s concerns and he agrees it is a risk. But he says he’s had wars with Acer over the years, wars with The Saint and yet they’re like brothers….he considers CJ a “brother” too and he can’t just turn his back on that….he’s trying to build the most successful wrestling promotion in the world and that means having a guy like Clarke James on the roster.

Acer looks unconvinced and tells JJ he is afraid this is a Pandora’s Box moment. He says he understands that they have fought over the years, same with Saint….but this isn’t the same…Acer tells JJ there is only one man he can compare to this version of Clarke James and JJ knows exactly who he means….JJ does not want to through that again and Acer is sure that Brandi will say the same.

*Eddy Kent is the first superstar on for the next bout and is met by boos from the crowd after they have just heard his backstage interview. Kent ushers the camera toward him and tells us we are about to “witness greatness” before he uses the ropes to stretch off in preparation.

*We get RJ and Jeff Thadeus’ analysis on Kent. The former 6WF World Champion and breakout member of Genesis is certainly primed for a place in the Hall of Fame down the line but what is left in the tank of this once fan favourite. Kent has promised a much more cerebral approach to professional wrestling in this tenure. RJ wonders if Alex Walker being a member of the board will have any influence over Kent here in 6CWF.

*A complete contrast in fan reaction as Scott Harris is announced as Kent’s opposition. Harris removes his hood as he walks out onto the stage and taps his heart in appreciation of the support he is receiving. Harris reaches down and slaps hands with the fans by the rampway as he walks to the ring.

*We take a look at Harris’ glory days as a 6CW Tag Team Champion alongside Mike Masters. Harris was once looked upon as the standout graduate of 6CW’s “Snake Pit” development but a decade on and it is safe to say, despite his fantastic ring credentials, that he has not lived up to his expected hype.

*RJ and Jeff Thadeus are expecting a very technical battle as the referee goes over his instructions with both competitors. Kent is right up in Harris’ face as the bell sounds and shoves him back with his forehead before Harris responds with a full blown headbutt, sparking huge cheers from the crowd.

*Both men go to war with punches before Kent rakes the eyes of his opponent and then rakes down the back. He pushes Harris against the ropes and drops him with a knee lift to the gut before applying a seated chinlock.

*Harris battles out and manages to scoop Kent on his shoulders but Kent drops off and hits an inverted headlock backbreaker for a two count. Kent attempts a swinging neckbreaker but Harris spins through and nails an overhead suplex. Kent is back up and eats a t-bone suplex for another close call.

*Harris sets about trying to keep Kent grounded and pushes his foot into the spine as he stretches his opponent’s arms out behind him. Kent is able to squirm free and lands a hard elbow to the gut. He gets Harris on his shoulders for a fireman’s lift rolling slam but Harris falls off the back and nails a big release German suplex for two. Kent walks into a pendulum backbreaker and Harris attempts the sharpshooter but is pulled down into a guillotine.

*Harris fights and battles but is clearly restricted. He manages to shift his body so that Kent’s shoulders are on the mat and he is forced to release the submission before the referee counts to three.

*They get back up and Kent pulls Harris in close to the “Mic Check” position but Harris elbows free and then takes Kent down for a crossface attempt. They scramble on the ground before getting back up and Kent quickly nails the swinging neckbreaker for two.

*Harris crawls to the corner and Kent facewashes him before bouncing off the opposite ropes and returning with a brutal kick to the face (ala Matt Cardona). He drags Harris out into a cover but Harris kicks out.

*Kent goes to the corner and climbs up but Harris is up and sprints up the ropes. They do battle on the top rope as Kent blocks the top rope suplex before they topple sideways and land, hard, on the rampway.

*The referee’s count reaches eight as Kent runs at Harris but is caught in his grasp and overhead suplexed over the top rope into the ring. Harris goes up high and scores with a beautiful frogsplash but only gets a two count.

*Harris sets for the codebreaker but Kent leans out and lets his foe hit the deck. He slingshots Harris to the corner and then scoops him up and nails the rolling fireman’s slam but Harris kicks out.

*Kent drags Harris back up but is stunned by the codebreaker from nowhere. Harris charges off the ropes and hits a stiff shining wizard to his kneeling opponent but Kent, once again, shows resiliency to kick out.

*We go backstage and it appears that some legendary members of 6CW & 6WF have been invited to the show and are being hosted in the VIP lounge by Diablo, who is revealed as the fifth member of the 6CWF Board. He is deep in conversation with Primetime and Hollywood Johnson before we get a shot of Xanthi Rose, Phoenix Rose (no relation) and former world champion GWC. There is also Sally Hendrix, Ryan Rose (again no relation), Sohail SRA, AJ Harvey and Blade. Diablo seems in his element as the host of the party and he’s trying to tempt GWC into a return before telling Xanthi Rose that she is a dead ringer for Rhea Ripley.

*Scene change and Scott Harris is talking with Jack Reynolds. Harris is as honest as ever and he knows he made a mistake and got lucky. But he’s taking heart from the fact that he didn’t lose and that as good as Kent performed, he didn’t get the job done. Reynolds asks Harris what he wants from here and Harris says the re-match with Kent. He knows Kent will want it and he sees no reason why the Board cannot order it immediately because they can’t leave it like that. Harris says he has goals to be a champion, he wants to be one of those names in the mix at “From the Ashes” and he needs Ws to make that happen.

*Tyler Roth receives a huge ovation as he interviewed by Tim Allen. Roth reiterates his comments from earlier in the week that he’s had success all around the world but being world champion here in 6CWF, where it all began, is his ultimate goal. Roth wants to face the biggest, baddest and best….he’s back for elite level competition and world championship gold. Allen askes if Roth has a preference on opposition but Roth just wants to reap the souls of the greats. Roth says actions will speaker louder than words and he’s heading out to ringside to make sure everyone hears him loud and clear

*Tyler Roth is met by a big ovation from the crowd. He shows off his immense frame and then motions a belt around his waist as he makes his way to ringside. The commentary team talk about Roth’s last run in 6CW and how he looked destined to become a world champion on these shores…emulating the success he’s had in Japan and Bellator. RJ says that Tyler Roth may be the most ferocious combat sports competitor we have ever seen in this company and that only the very best are going to be able to stand toe to toe with him.

*Roth tells the cameras “Bring on the competition” as the “Russian Nightmare” Ivan Petrov walks out onto the stage. RJ gives us the backstory on the former Crime Syndicate member who knocked off Abe Abercorn in his 6WF debut. Petrov never lived up to that reputation afterwards but he is clearly of formidable stature.

*Roth smirks at Petrov as they go head to head. Petrov suddenly wraps both hands around Roth’s throat and lifts him into a devastating chokebomb before the bell sounds to start the contest.

*Petrov cracks a huge uppercut under Roth’s chin as he staggers up and whips him across the ring before flattening him with a big boot as he returns. Roth kicks out on two

*Petrov drags Roth back up but is surprised by a big right hand to the throat. Roth nails a European uppercut and then a discus lariat. Petrov wobbles and Roth pushes him into the ropes before showing great strength to pop him into a powerbomb.

*Roth crashes into Petrov in the corner and nails ten straight clotheslines before showing his strength again by launching Petrov across the ring with a Biel throw.

*There is applause from the fans as Roth storms through Petrov with a huge spear. He raises an arm to the audience and then drags Petrov back up. He cradles him into a suplex and runs into the muscle buster (The Hangman).

*We get a recap on Max Adamson’s press conference earlier in the week and the introduction of Rex Adamson. We go live now and Max is presenting the 6CWF Panel from inside the crowd area. He has Finlay (drinking a Guinness), Trish Stratus and Rock V2 as guests on the panel and they are covering what has gone down on the show so far. Adamson then introduces his nephew to the live crowd as Rex Adamson appears on the panel. Rex is man sausage-sure of himself and Max announces that Rex will be making his debut next week. They bounce off of one another as Max mocks Rock V2 that the Adamson Dynasty will make the Maivia’s a footnote when they are done….

Rex is trash talking and Max warns his nephew not to get carried away unless he wants his uncle to come out of retirement and put him in his place. Rex shuts Max down and tells him as good as he was….Rex will surpass all his achievements. Rex says next week the 6CWF fans will see greatness in the flesh. He challenges Finlay or Rock V2 to show up next week and be relevant for one last time…but he knows they are scared and he doesn’t blame them. Rex blows a kiss to Trish Stratus as he walks off. Max looks a mixture of proud and annoyed as he downs Finlay’s Guinness.

*More cheers as Uryu Ishida has arrived at the Copper Box. He is heading straight for the rooftops when he finds the door barred by Christy James, who is looking fantastic. Uryu seems surprised to see her and Christy reveals that JJ & Brandi called her and offered her a place on the Board. Uryu is delighted.

There is quite clearly plenty of spark between the two of them as we find out that Christy and Gazzy have separated and Christy believes that getting back to work is a great distraction from “all of that”. Uryu agrees but it is clear he is overjoyed. Ishida says he needs to go get ready and Christy says she just wanted to see him and wish him luck….she’s looking forward to him putting on a show for all of the fans.

Uryu heads for the roof as Brandi Johnson walks into shot. She raises her eyebrows at Christy and smiles as Christy tells her to “shut up” but cannot suppress a smile of her own.

*Lex Hart is back in 6CWF and he’s getting himself prepared for the next contest. He is strapping up his boots when he raises his head and finds himself face to face with Alex Walker. Walker has a big smile on his face and offers a handshake but Lex refuses it and wants to know why Walker is here. Walker informs Lex of his position on the Board and Hart cannot believe it. Walker says that Lex broke JJ’s neck but he still got a contract here so he shouldn’t be so surprised at Johnson’s generosity.

Lex tells Walker that whatever happened in the past is done. He doesn’t want to revisit it and he doesn’t want anything to do with Walker, at all. Walker says he is just here to help 6CWF, which causes Lex to scoff. Walker says he can understand the mistrust but Lex should take a look in the mirror before he judges others.

Hart is ready to retort when Eddy Kent enters the scene, still smarting from the earlier result. There is plenty of tension between the former Genesis teammates. Kent smirks at Lex and accuses him of putting on a “new face” but we all know a “leopard doesn’t change its spots”. Lex says Kent should remember his place but EK bites back that this isn’t 2012 anymore and he has outgrown and outshone Lex. He tells Hart he should be the one following nowadays. Lex and Kent square up as Walker presses them apart, although it is clear that he is enjoying it. Walker tells Lex he has a match and Lex stares at them both before turning away.

Kent badmouths Lex about “thinking he’s better than us” as he leaves and Walker merely listens, giving no indication of his opinion. Kent then turns to Walker and says he’s happy they ran into each other again. Kent wants to request a re-match with Scott Harris or an overturn of the result after what went down. Walker says he doesn’t carry the power to overturn results and he doesn’t believe the Board will carry that motion but he will certainly push the re-match as it is what’s best for business and will draw great ratings. Walker tells Kent “don’t leave anything to chance next time. Remember everything you’ve learned over the years”. He winks at Kent and walks off as Kent smirks.

Henry: ‘That is true but right now, it’s time for our first tag team match. Dicey and Daniel Riley Vs Triple X and AK Worthy. These 4 men will face each other next in qualifying matches for Night of Glory.’
Harold: ‘Well as long as they beat the hell out of each other then next week will be a breeze.’

Born to Fight starts to play as Dicey Riley makes his way into the ring.

Harold: ‘Dicey is one mean son of a gun. According to him he’s here to fight.’
Henry: ‘Just fight.’
Harold: ‘Yep my kind of man.’

Big Things Poppin’ starts to play as Daniel Riley makes his way to the ring.

Henry: ‘And here’s Daniel Riley, no relation to Dicey but just as nasty.’

Hunt you Down reverberates around the arena as Triple X makes his way to the ring.

Harold: ‘And here he is the next big failure in sports entertainment.’

Triple X enters the ring and smiles at the Lloyd’s at ringside.

Harold: ‘Wipe the smirk off your face you idiot, and get on with the match.’

Born of Osiris plays as the crowd erupts! AK Worthy comes out and makes his way to the ring.

Henry: ‘Here comes the phoenix. AK Worthy seems to have captured the imagination of the 6CW fans. The former marine has spent time in Iraq and now is here in 6CW.’
Harold: ‘Thing about Iraq you have guns, here there’s nothing to help.’

The bell rings and the match begins. Daniel and Dicey begin arguing over who should start off. X and AK look at each other, shrug there shoulders and charge the Riley’s from behind and begin beating on them. They separate them into opposite corners and Irish whip them into each other.

Henry: ‘I think the Riley’s just gave each a non family hug in the middle of the ring. And now a double clothesline sends the Riley’s to the outside.’

Dicey and Daniel help each other stand up as AK heads up top.

Henry: ‘What a shooting star press onto the Riley’s from AK Worthy.’

Triple X joins the other 3 men on the outside and throws Dicey back into the ring. He checks on AK then rolls back in the ring where he is met by the boot of Riley. Riley continues laying the boots in X as Daniel makes his way to the corner. Tag made to the other Riley, and he hits X with a huge scoop slam. Leg drop onto X.

Harold: ‘1, 2… kick out’

AK Worthy is just about making his way back to the corner, when Jack and Jill start walking to the ring to a chorus of boo’s. Dicey and AK stare down the two bodyguards. Tag to Dicey.

Henry: ‘Dicey does not seem happy to have Jack and Jill here.’
Harold: ‘Neither does AK Worthy, but from what I’ve heard they both deserve what Jack and Jill are gonna dish out.’

Dicey whips X across the ring and hits a big standing drop kick. Dicey gets to one knee and smiles. He covers X, but AK breaks it up. The ref pushes him out of the ring, as Dicey and Daniel stand hammering away on the back of X and hit a big time double suplex.

Henry: ‘Big double suplex from Dicey and Daniel on X. AK Worthy really needs to get into this match.’
Harold: ‘Why, let him watch X get destroyed. With any luck he’ll get him next week and it’ll be easy for him.’

Daniel tags in, whips X into the ropes and hits a snap hurracarana. Cover but only gets a 2 count. Daniel flips the bird at AK who tries to storm the ring, but the ref holds him back, as Dicey and Daniel double team X. Dicey now with X and sets him up for a brain buster.

Harold: ‘Game over for X here, good job there’s not much brain in there to damage, ouch.’

Cover

Henry: ‘1, 2 kick out at 2 and 7/8’s.’

Dicey does not look happy. He picks X up and sets him up for a piledriver.

Harold: ‘CraicDown time.’
Henry: ‘This is the end for sure.’

Dicey hits the CraicDown piledriver and covers X.

Henry: ‘1, 2, broken up by AK Worthy.’

AK starts hammering away on Dicey as the ref tries to grab hold of him. AK pushes the ref away as Daniel runs into the ring. The ref rings the bell. AK starts to hammer away on Daniel as Jack and Jill get up onto the apron. They stare at AK.

Harold: ‘Your in trouble now.’

AK grabs Daniel and sets him up for the curb stomp.

Harold: ‘Night night Daniel, say goodbye to your front teeth.’
Henry: ‘Curb Stomp! Daniel looks gone.’

AK stares at Jack and Jill as they smile and jump off the apron and make there way back up the ramp, keeping there eyes on AK Worthy.

‘The winners of this bout as a result of a DQ, Daniel Riley and Dicey Riley.’

AK goes ballistic as the ref sprints from the ring. X is holding his head on the outside as Dicey holds his arm up in the air smiling while walking up the ramp. AK sees Daniel lying motionless in the ring.

Henry: ‘Come on kid, don’t. You’ve proved a point already.’
Harold: ‘Go on, do it. Think about next week. Boom! Curb Stomp number 2.’
AK Worthy hits the curb stomp for a 2nd time on Daniel as Born of Osiris starts to play.

*Huge reaction inside the Copper Box as Lex Hart arrives. He is dressed in his trademark pink and black trunks and he works the crowd as the commentators make the introductions. RJ and Jeff Thadeus are both wondering what version of Lex Hart’s character we are going to get here in 6CWF. Jeff Thadeus is intrigued by what we have just seen backstage between Lex/Alex Walker & Eddy Kent.

*The commentators continue to talk about Lex as a former 6CW & 6WF Champion and how he’ll be looking to add to his legacy. “Next Big Thing” then hits the airwaves and Lex smiles as cheers ring all around. Mike Hill swaggers out and walks from one side of the stage to the other. He climbs up on the 6CWF announce table and continues to soak up the atmosphere.

*The commentators talk up this fantastic battle of two sure fire hall of famers with five world championship reigns between them as Hill springs into the ring and goes toe to toe with Hart. They shake hands, which sparks yet more cheers from the crowd. Jeff Thadeus is struggling to think of many previous meetings between these two men which is surprising given their extensive histories.

*The bout starts with some excellent athletic, chain wrestling. Lex tries to leapfrog Hill at one point but is caught in an inverted atomic drop and then chopped to the mat. Hill attempts a suplex but Hart floats over the back and takes his opponent down for a crossface but Hill rolls free and they get back up before scoring with a tandem dropkick.

*Lex whips Hill to the corner and follows in. Hill uses the ropes to leap up and wrap his legs around Hart’s neck before twisting out with an inverted headscissors. Hill nails a spinning heel kick and a standing shooting star for a two count.

*Hill heads for the corner but Hart is back up. Hill nails a leaping mule kick over the back and then attempts a snap superkick but Hart catches his foot and snaps off a dragon screw. Hart looks for the sharpshooter but Hill drags him into a cradle for another two count.

*They scramble up and Hart looks for another leapfrog but Hill catches his legs and drops him before twisting Lex into the liontamer. Hart is in a whole world of pain but manages to withstand almost two minutes in the hold before reaching the ropes.

*Lex rolls from the ring and Hill looks for a catapult crossbody but Hart moves and then scores with a snap dragon suplex on the hard floor. Lex lifts Hill up and lifts him into a front suplex across the ringside barrier before climbing onto the apron. Hart jumps off with a legdrop but Hill moves and Hart lands hard against the barrier

*Hill gets Lex back in the ring and nails a sunset plancha across the chest before he drags Lex into the centre for the liontamer. Lex kicks out and sends Hill to the corner. Lex chases in but Hill scores with a backheel kick to the gut and then sunset flips off the middle turnbuckle into a pin for a two.

*Hill looks for a running bulldog but Lex throws him into the ropes. Hart drags his foe back up into a piledriver but Hill kicks out at two. Hart then sets up for a jackhammer but Hill floats onto the shoulders of his opponent and pulls him into a crucifix pin for two.

*Back up and Lex sidesteps Hill and sends him against the turnbuckle and before nailing a big German suplex. Lex then hits a moonsault off the bottom and second ropes. He then attempts to complete the “Triple Bypass” with the BME off the top but Hill moves. Hill then nails a lionsault but Lex gets his shoulder up.

*There are huge cheers as the commentators talk up the action between two veterans of the game. Hill ushers Lex up for the “Over the Hill” but Lex shoves him away to the corner. Hill leaps onto the middle rope and backflips over Hart before dropping him with a pele kick as he turns around. Hill takes to the skies for the “next big move” but lands across the knees of Hart. Lex drags Hill up and nails a sambo suplex for a very close two count.

*Lex backs into the corner and lifts himself onto the second rope. He beckons Hill up and then leaps off for a destroyer but Hill puts on the brakes and swipes the legs before bridging over the top for another close call. They scramble back up and Hill dodges a right hand before springboarding onto the ropes for a tornado DDT but leaps back into a crunching dropkick from Hart.

*Backstage and JJ Johnson is just leaving one of the offices, a sign on the wall next to it says “Contract signing in progress”. JJ closes the door and we don’t get to see who is sitting inside. He then turns and finds Marty Helms standing in front of him.

JJ welcomes Marty Helms back to the 6CWF roster but Helms isn’t here to shoot the breeze. Helms says Johnson brought him back because the whole world knows what he brings to the table, just like everyone knows that Helms belongs at the mountain top. JJ respects the hustle and the belief. Helms puts a hand on JJ’s shoulder, which causes JJ to glare at him.

Helms says the whole crowd was eating up the confrontation between himself and Tyler Roth. JJ must have seen it, he must know that a matchup is inevitable and that the ratings will go through the roof. JJ agrees but tells Helms it won’t be happening next week. Helms looks annoyed and wants to know who he’s facing.

JJ tells him that he knows they called Helms the “Monster Slayer” last time out because of what he did to Cerberus. So he wants to see him live up to that moniker in person because he knows a guy who isn’t too keen on the “Last Outlaw”. Helms challenges JJ to send an army because the result will be the same. And when he’s through with that, he wants Roth and he wants the world title.

*We get a change of scene and there is a big ovation as Tyler Roth is being interviewed by Jack Reynolds. Roth is glad to have blown away some of the cobwebs and show the 6CWF Universe exactly what he’s all about, incase they’d forgotten. Reynolds is gushing over Roth’s performance and how he was able to dominate such a formidable opponent. Roth says he barely even broke sweat but he knows there is much bigger and badder out there and he’s looking forward to the threat posed.

Which brings Reynolds onto the Marty Helms confrontation. Roth knows all about Helms. Says people forget they came up together in 2013 and were even teammates during The Authority era of 6CW. He was in the building when Marty Helms laid waste to Cerberus and he knows just how legit Helms is. Roth respects the fact that Helms stepped up and he’s more than happy to fight him whenever and wherever.

Roth finishes by saying that reaping Marty Helms’ soul will be a prized moment in his career.

*Liam Wood is finishing up some media duties after signing his contract. He is just finishing up with some headshots for the match graphics before walking away, not even stopping to talk to the designers. He heads out into a corridor and there are pictures all along the walks of great moments/superstars from the history of 6CW and 6WF. Wood walks down the corridor and gets to the end before retracing his steps to the other end. His expression seems to have grown darker as he reaches the end and realises there are no pictures of himself up on the wall. He stops in front of one particular picture and we don't see it but he rips it down off the wall and smashes it before walking away.

*There is one of the biggest ovations of the night as Uryu Ishida makes his entrance onto the stage. Jeff Thadeus is giving us the low down on how Ishida seems to improving with each passing year and was one of 6CW’s premier talents over the last few years. The commentators are deliberating on whether Ishida, in what should be the twilight of his career, can finally get his hands upon a world championship when he is suddenly assaulted from behind by the maniacal Ethan Shaw.

*Jeff Thadeus fills us in and tells us the last time we saw Ethan Shaw he was embroiled in a rivalry with Uryu and GazzyD that culminated in Christy James falling from the Destination X structure. Many believed that feud is what sewed the seeds of Gazzy/Christy’s separation. It seems Shaw has unfinished business with Ishida.

*Shaw clatters Uryu into the 6CWF announce desk on the stage and then beats him across the ramp before launching him off the side, leaving him to slam down onto the hard ringside floor.

*The referee is trying to get some order but Shaw is in no mood as he whips Ishida into the steel steps and sends them flying. He then launches Uryu against the ringside barrier with such force that he flips upside down and clatters, spine-first.

*Shaw wraps a camera cable around Uryu’s throat and chokes him until he looks ready to pass out. Ethan Shaw then shoves the referee to the floor and grabs a steel chair from the timekeeper’s area.

*Shaw sends the chair toward Ishida’s skull but he ducks and it clatters against the ringpost. Uryu then leaps through the air with a heel kick that sends the chair clattering against Shaw’s head and sends him off balance. Uryu listens to the cheers of the audience and then he picks the chair up off the floor and throws it (ECW style) against Shaw’s face, leaving him slumped across the Spanish announce desk.

*Uryu takes a few moments of contemplation and then he drags a ladder out from under the ring and sets it up. He climbs up high and nods his head at the crowd’s encouragement before launching off with an incredible legdrop that crushes Shaw through the table.

*Ishida sits next to the ringside barrier for a moment with a smile as he watches Ethan Shaw crawl back toward the ring and attempt to find refuge. He gets back up and pulls himself onto the apron as Shaw tries to get back to his feet….

Nemisis gets jeered to the ring as St Anger plays and the crowd blow the roof off! The two men go nose to nose as the ref reads the rules.Nemisis challenges The Saint to a test of strength and kicks The Saint in the stomach to take early control but The Saint powers back up and backbodydrops Nemisis.The Saint hits a running forearm smash and Nemisis goes flying into the Casket

RJ-Shut it! Shut it Saint!

Nemisis steps out of the Casket sharpish and slams it shut

Back in the ring and Nemisis punches The Saint and chops him back to the corner.He throws The Saint into the ropes and hits a big boot sending The Saint crashing down to the mat.Nemisis goes to roll The Saint into the Casket but he punches Nemisis and makes his way to his feet.Nemisis kicks The Saint in the stomach and hits a DDT and a big Legdrop before making another attempt to roll The Saint into the casket.This time The Saints rolled in but again fight out with fists.Being in the casket seems to motivate The Saint as he takes control of the match hitting Nemisis with an Alabama Slam,DDT himself and Powerbomb before making his first attempt to put Nemisis in the Casket.Nemisis pokes The Saint in the eye

Michael Wire-You dont often see Nemisis relying on those sort of tactics

The Saint regains his composure and sets Nemisis up for a jackhammer but Nemisis slips out of the back and Chokeslams The Saint and goes for a cover

RJ-No covers in this match,even Nemisis is disintoriated

Nemisis rolls Saint into the Casket but the Saint grabs something out of his pants and its soon clear its powder he throws in Nemisis's eyes

Michael Wire-These guys will go to any lengths

Nemisis is rolled into the Casket but even blinded The Saint cant close the lid with Nemisis holding it.The Saint climbs to the top rope and dives off it into the Casket on top of Nemisis and the Refs close the Casket with both men inside

RJ-What now?

The Saint opens the Casket but cant close it on Nemisis and gets a chair.Nemisis is out of the Casket by the time The Saint comes around the ring and smacks him with the chair and puts him on the Casket

Michael Wire-The Saints signalling for The Divine Force

Saint hits the Divine Force on top of the Casket which cracks slightly

RJ-They nearly went through the Casket!

The Saint rolls Nemisis into the ring and opens the Casket.The Saint rolls Nemisis into the Casket

RJ-This is it

SLAM!!!!!!!! The casket is shut and The Saint is the new 6WF World Champion!

Michael Wire-He did it my god he did it!

The Saint celebrates in the crowd before going into the ring and on his knees is presented the 6WF title with a tear in his eye.He gets a box of matches out of his pocket and looks at the Casket but just throws them at the Casket and climbs the ropes to celebrate for five minutes before making his way to the back,as he reaches the curtain River Ace comes out and The Saint is ready to fight but River Ace claps him and The Saint holds the title up to Rivers face but River walks to the ring

RJ-He couldnt let The Saint have his moment,hasnt this man caused enough PAIN tonight?

River Ace gets a bucket from under the ring and throws some liquid over the casket and picks up the matchbox before lighting a match

RJ-Do you smell that? NO NO! Dont do it River! Its murder!

River Ace throws the match on the Casket which goes up in flames as River laughs and PAIN goes off air!

*We head to the back and JJ Johnson is gathered in the Board Room with the rest of the delegates. Brandi Johnson, Drake, Diablo, Alex Walker, Acer and Christy James are sat around the table with JJ at the head.

JJ first of asks if anyone has seen Clarke James since the beginning of the show or whether there has been any murmurs on the contract. Nobody has seen CJ. JJ looks disappointed but nods his head and they move on.

JJ wants to know if everyone is in agreement with the plan they have come up with in regards to the world title situation. JJ acknowledges that a couple of the board members, mentioning no names, wanted to hand pick and assign the world titles but they have reached a majority verdict and they are moving forward with it. He knows everyone around the table is a stakeholder in the company and deserves to have their opinion heard, but the majority must rule.

JJ points to the board behind him where they have drawn up the plan going forward. It seems as though a 6CW and 6WF World Champion will be crowned separately at “From the Ashes”. JJ says both companies deserve to be honoured and they will be. He says everyone on the roster will have their opportunity to stake their claim. And not just in this month but every month leading up to Night of Glory 2024 when the plan will be to unify the world championships together and have one man sat atop the mountain. This gives the roster 12 months to prove their credentials earn their position when that Undisputed Championship match comes around.

JJ then asks if there is any more business to attend to when Drake’s phone begins to ring. The former 6CW Owner makes his apologies but says he needs to take the call. Drake steps outside and looks apprehensive before answering.

We ascertain that whoever is on the phone has some kind of control over Drake. He tells them “I don’t have that sort of power, Johnson knocked the idea back”….he then says “I know I wouldn’t be on the board if it wasn’t for you and I know what you’ve asked of me but I need more time”

Drake is clearly concerned about the caller as he promises to “do better” and we find out they are coming to 6CWF next week. Drake looks worried and says he will “pull whatever strings I can”. Drake then asks about his lawyer and whether he delivered the documentation because he hasn’t heard from him but it seems the caller has hung up. Drake slumps against the wall and takes a deep breath.

*We head to Henry and Harold Lloyd at the 6CWF Social Media announce table. The brothers are buzzing from what we have seen so far and then they give us a couple of announcements on matches we will be seeing next week:

*Liam Wood & Marty Helms will both their in-ring returns
*Eddy Kent is set to go one on one with Cameron Faith
*And the show will be headlined by the in-ring debut of Rex Adamson as he squares off against multi-time world champion Lex Hart.
*Plus much, much more.

*Last change of scene as Uryu Ishida is grabbing a drink from the water cooler when we hear the clicking of heels and Christy James is there with a beaming smile. She congratulates Uryu on his win and is so thankful that he finally put Ethan Shaw in his place. Uryu is sorry he didn’t do it sooner, for all the hurt Shaw caused, but he’s glad that Shaw is finally gone and they can both move forwards.

Christy then gives Uryu a hug and as they break apart, GazzyD is standing there having just arrived at the building. Things are extremely tense before Gazzy just walks away and heads for the changing rooms.

*A video plays and immediately screams can be heard as we enter what appears to be an underground room. The stone walls have lamps attached to them and then we get a glimpse of five men all congregated around another figure who appears to be strapped to a table. The man is talking in Japanese to the others around him and from his tone he is pleading. He then lets out another high pitched scream and is crying as one of his captors placed a cloth over his face and then another begins to pour water over it.

The man’s shirt has been unbuttoned and there are cuts on his body but the most alarming thing in the bloating of his stomach. One of the other men then picks up a rope with a huge knot tied in it. He dips the rope in some kind of liquid and then begins to lash it across the man’s stomach. His muffled cries of pain echo off the walls from underneath the cloth.

There are the sounds of footsteps and then another man enters the scene in a black suit. We catch a shot of his red hair as he passes underneath one of the lights on the wall.

One of the captors now turns to the newcomer and addresses him in English….

Captor: Oyabun…..the lawyer….I don’t think he can take much more…

*The newcomer walks over and he removes the cloth from the man’s head. The man takes a moment to readjust to the light and then looks even more fearful than ever as he looks up at the man above him.

Oyabun: He only needs to serve one more purpose…..we must show our beneficiary that failure will not be tolerated…..hold out his hand….

*The man tied to the table looks terrified. He tries to squirm free, to no avail, as one his captors holds up his left hand. The man referred to as “Oyabun” then produces a glistening kitana, almost from nowhere. You can see the inescapable fear in the man’s eyes.

Oyabun: Now this won’t hurt a bit…..but it will hurt a lot!

*There is a flash of light and the sound of metal as the man’s screams fill the air and blood splatters across the screen, running down it. A message appears across the bloody screen.

“All hail the half-blood King”.

*There are screams and commotion from the backstage area and we can see a figure, face-down, on the floor, with a pool of blood around their head. JJ Johnson is on the scene and he slides to his knees to check on the victim.

JJ: We need a medic….and someone call a damn ambulance….Rocky, can you hear me, Rocky….cmon, man…..goddamit…..did anyone see what happened?

*Rock V2 is not moving as members of the backstage crew shake their heads to tell JJ that nobody saw anything…

???: JJ…

*Brandi Johnson runs into view as JJ turns towards his wife

Brandi: You should see this…

*She picks something up off the floor and hands it to JJ. We get a shot of a piece of paper on a clipboard. It is clearly a contract and the bottom of it has been signed in blood

Brandi: You got what you wanted….now he’s a part of the roster!

*JJ looks at his wife with a grimace and then cradles Rock V2’s head as we hear sirens and the show comes to a close.