6CWF Presents Proving Grounds Results - 26th June 2023 (Episode 6)

*Cody Walker makes his entrance to cheers from the crowd in attendance. There is talk amongst the fans and the commentators now that “Air” Walker has been revealed as the son of Alex Walker. Cody reaches down and tags hands with the younger fans before removing an elaborate headdress which he places on the head of a little girl in the front row. Walker hops up on the apron and catapults himself over the top rope.

*Yarmouth Blade is revealed as Walker’s opponent, making his second appearance since 6CWF opened its doors. Blade seems to be hyping the crowd but then he gives them all the middle finger, which turns any good will into boos.

*Blade pretends to shake hands with Walker before rifling in a hard kick to the gut to get the contest underway. He slaps Walker hard in the side of the head and then grabs him by the arm and whips him off the ropes. Walker comes back and he cartwheels out of Blade’s grasp before leaping up and landing a dropsault that knocks his opponent down.

*Blade gets back up, annoyed, and misses with a wild lunge as Walker leaps up and clatters a heel kick into his jaw to knock him down again. Walker then runs to the ropes and moonsaults off the middle into an outstanding backflip legdrop for a two count.

*Walker pulls Blade up and attempts a brainbuster but Blade floats over the back and nails an inverted DDT counter. Blade heads for the corner and climbs up before leaping off with double knees to the back of Walker’s neck as he tries to stand, scoring yet another nearfall.

*Blade signals the end and he flips Walker up for a powerbomb but it is countered into a hurricanrana takedown. They get back up and Walker runs under a clothesline and he springs onto the ropes before flipping back, landing on Blade’s back with his heels wrapped and flips into a sunset flip bomb for two.

*The commentators are talking up Walker’s unique style as he points to the skies and the crowd cheer. He heads to the top rope and waits for Blade to stand before launching toward him, only to be met in mid-flight by a big boot. Blade flips Walker up and nails the powerbomb but Walker finds the ropes with his boot.

*Blade drags Walker up for a “overdrive” (playmaker) but Walker swipes his standing leg and bridges over for a two. They rush back up and Walker tries for a leapfrog but Blade catches him. Blade signals that he is going to run and powerbomb Walker over the top rope but Walker switches his body position in mid-run and he delivers a sickening poisionrana that dumps Blade on the back of his head.

*Walker points to the corner and he runs in and uses the top rope to catapult himself up into an imploding 450 splash but Blade drives his knees up. Blade gets back up and this time he hits the “overdrive” for a two count. Blade rags Walker back to his feet and whips him into the corner but Walker leaps onto the top rope. He backflips over Blade and then springboards onto the ropes and crashes a knee into Blade’s face, taking him off his feet. Walker scores with “rolling thunder” but Blade kicks out.

*Walker runs to the corner and he climbs up. He beckons for Blade to stand and then he runs across the ropes and somersaults off for the somersault leg attack (driving his heels into the top of his opponent’s head) but Blade moves and sends Walker into the canvass. Blade runs the ropes and returns with a solid knee to the face of his seated opponent but gets a two.

*Blade tries for the sleeper but Walker rushes back into the corner and crushes him before nailing a stiff pele kick over his shoulder. Blade is slumped as Walker lifts him onto the top rope before springing off the middle ropes and he lands with his legs across Blade’s neck before pulling him off the top rope with an incredible rana-clutch facebuster (top rope x-factor)

*Blade is flat on the deck as Walker heads to the corner and climbs up. He points out to the fans, many of the younger ones sporting his coloured merchandise, and then he leaps backwards into a “coffin drop” that splatters across the body of Blade.

*Back at ringside and Daniel Reilly is already making his way across the ramp to the ring. The commentators are recapping on Reilly’s attacks on Liam Wood as well as his new found alliance with The Callihans. Jeff Thadeus is surprised neither are out here but talks about how Drake Callihan has requested a match with Liam Wood tonight.

*Lex Hart is out to big cheers from the London crowd. The commentators talk about Lex’s unsuccessful attempt at winning Euro gold last week and then getting slapped by Robin Reborn. RJ reminds us that Lex hasn’t won a match since week one and Daniel Reilly is still without a win in 6CWF so there is a lot riding on this one.

*The two 6CW Originals get the bout underway. Lex shows his wrestling ability in the early going and he takes the back of Reilly before dropping to his knees and pulls his legs from under him. Lex quickly grabs the ankle for a submission but Reilly quickly crawls to the ropes and grabs hold.

*Reilly urges the referee to keep Hart back but then leans over the referee’s back and pokes Hart in eyes as he approaches. Lex staggers away and then Reilly knocks him down with a clothesline. Reilly pulls Lex up and nails three big European uppercuts and then whips him off the ropes. Lex leapfrogs over Reilly on the comeback but is then spun into a powerslam as he returns again. Hart kicks out on two.

*Reilly applies a seated headlock but Hart fights his way up. He elbows at Reilly’s ribs, breaking free, and then runs at the ropes but returns into a huge dropkick to the mouth. Reilly pulls Lex up and nails a big suplex before heading for the corner. DR launches himself into a frogsplash but Hart moves. Lex runs into Reilly and rolls over him into a pinfall for a two.

*Lex grabs Reilly by the waist for a German but Reilly elbows his way free and then drops his opponent with a clothesline. He whips Hart into the corner with so much velocity that Hart hits the turnbuckle and flips over onto the apron. Reilly then charges over with a jumping European uppercut under the chin that sends Lex flying off the apron into the ringside barrier.

*Reilly isn’t interested in the countout as he climbs out of the ring and attacks Hart. He slams his head into the steel steps and then lifts him into a back suplex postion and slams him down on top of the Japanese announce desk. Reilly grabs Lex’s leg and lifts it before slamming it back down into the table. He then drags Hart off and whips him into the ring apron. Reilly dumps Lex back in the ring and the commentators remark on Hart looking worse for wear

*Reilly slithers into the ring and he stalks Lex before leaping into the RKO attempt but Lex wraps his arms around his waist and nails a bridged German suplex for two. They get back up and Reilly sidesteps before using Hart’s momentum to push him, chest first, into the turnbuckle. He then rolls Hart up and grabs the ropes during the pinfall but the referee spots the infringement.

*Reilly is being warned by the referee as Lex rolls out onto the apron. Reilly grabs Hart by the hair and pulls him back through the middle rope. He looks for the hangman DDT (ala Randy Orton) and nails it but Hart gets his foot on the ropes before the three.

*Reilly goes back on the stalk again for the RKO but this time Lex turns his body so that he can counter with a neckbreaker. Hart then nails a moonsault off the bottom and second ropes. He leaps up high for the “BME” to finish the hat-trick but Reilly drives his knees up into the stomach.

*Reilly flips Hart up and nails a fallout neckbreaker for a two. He then goes back to the top rope for the frogsplash but Lex is up. Hart runs in and leaps into the air for an enzeguiri that lands against the legs of Reilly and causes him to crotch on the top rope. Lex climbs up and he delivers a hige superplex but Reilly kicks out again.

*Lex backs up against the ropes and then sprints out for a “Canadian Destroyer” but Reilly counters out with an Alabama slam. Reilly goes third time lucky for the top rope frogsplash and lands it but only gets a two.

*Reilly argues with the referee as Kelsey Callihan comes running across the ramp and then down to ringside. Lex is leaning against the ropes and Kelsey takes one of her heels off and crashes it against his head. Reilly shoves the referee aside and then makes the cover but Lex kicks out again.

*Huge ovation in the Copper Box as Cameron Faith makes his way to ringside. Faith looks in good spirits and the commentators talk about how he is making efforts to turn his career around after falling out of form of late. RJ is still convinced that Faith can be a world champion one day.

*More cheers as GazzyD then makes his entrance. Gazzy does his elaborate entrance, leaping through the trapdoor in the floor, but there is no grin on his face as he makes his way to ringside. The commentators talk about how Gazzy is trying to keep it all together in the face of serious personal issues. Jeff Thadeus believes that a run in this tournament and some glory may be exactly what GazzyD needs.

*Faith immediately offers a handshake to Gazzy before the bell. Gazzy stares at the hand for a few moments and then he nods and slaps it back. Faith grins at him as the bell sounds. They circle one another and then tie up in the centre of the ring. Faith twists the arm of Gazzy but Gazzy rolls across the floor and pulls Faith down. They scramble back up and lockup again. Gazzy places Faith in a side headlock but the Scotsman bounces back off the ropes and shoves his opponent across the ring. Gazzy comes forward and Faith throws him into a hiptoss. Gazzy looks annoyed as he gets back up, the cheers of the crowd riling him, and he slaps Faith in the mouth.

*Faith looks angry now and he sticks the nut on Gazzy before grabbing his wrist and whips him to the corner. Gazzy leaps onto the turnbuckle and feints for a crossbody so Faith drops to the mat and then he spins around and lands a legdrop from the second rope for a two count.

*Gazzy pulls Faith up and attempts a face-first suplex but Faith swivels over the back and shoves Gazzy off the ropes before taking him down with a drop toe hold. Faith looks for the anklelock but Gazzy rolls forward and sends his opponent to the corner. Gazzy gets up and chases in but eats a big back elbow to the jaw. Faith lifts himself onto the second rope but Gazzy runs back in and leaps up to join him before nailing a “Spanish Fly” from the middle turnbuckle for another two.

*Gazzy sets up for “Deep Impact” but Faith counters with a backdrop over the top rope and Gazzy lands on the apron. Faith motions for the superkick and Gazzy flinches….Faith then chooses to vault over the ropes and he spins Gazzy off the apron into a huge DDT on the hard flooring outside of the ring.

*The referee’s count gets to six when Faith rolls back in the ring. He wags his finger at the referee in regards to a countout win and then he sprints off the ropes and returns with a suicide dive as Gazzy tries to get up. Faith throws Gazzy back in the ring and then heads up to the turnbuckle. Faith signals to the crowd and then launches himself into the “Leap of Faith” moonsault but Gazzy moves at the last second and sends him crunching into the canvass. Both men are slow to rise but they do and Faith walks straight into a kick to the gut. Gazzy attempts “Deep Impact” again but this time Faith swipes his feet and catapults him toward the ropes. Gazzy lands on the ropes and he waits for Faith to get back up before twisting off into a hurricanrana takedown. They get up again and Gazzy nails a spinning heel kick before immediately following up with a “starship pain” moonsault off the ropes but Faith gets his foot on the ropes. Gazzy looks furious at his own mistake.

*Gazzy is talking to himself as he gets up and beckons for Faith to stand. He positions himself behind and then pulls Faith into place for the “history maker” (inverted twist of fate) but Faith swivels his body and counters with a backslide for a two count. They get back up and Faith uses Gazzy’s momentum to lift him up and flapjack him across the top rope before nailing the “Ghetto Blaster” (Backbreaker into a swinging neckbreaker) for a near fall.

*Faith pulls Gazzy up and nails two straight vertical suplexes. He gets him up for a third but Gazzy fights it and then sits down into a jawbreaker which sends Faith back into the corner. Gazzy chases in for a monkey flip but Faith lands out on his feet. Gazzy gets back up and Faith leaps in for the “Act of Faith” (Superkick) but Gazzy ducks it and nails the “History Maker” for two.

*Gazzy is showing real frustration now and has words with the referee. He shakes his head in disbelief and heads for the corner. He climbs up high and beckons for Faith to rise before leaping into him with a crossbody but Faith rolls through for a two count. They scramble back up and Faith sidesteps Gazzy and sends him into the ropes before landing a flush dropkick as he comes back. Faith then drags Gazzy up and he succeeds in nailing the hat-trick of vertical suplexes.

*Faith points to the skies once more and the crowd go wild. He scales the heights as the flashbulbs go off and then launches himself into the double rotation moonsault (Leap of Faith) but he crashes down onto the knees of Gazzy. Gazzy staggers up and he drills Faith with the “Downtown” (Skull crushing finale) but again Faith kicks out.

*Gazzy seems angered now and is showing signs of agitation. He grabs Faith, who is out of it, and drags him into position for “Deep Impact” but Faith swivels free at the last moment and then nails a pele kick that sends Gazzy back into the corner. Faith is struggling back to his feet as Gazzy rushes out toward him but Faith counters with a tilt-a-whirl into a front slam.

*The commentators still aren’t convinced the next match is going to take place but it seems Drake Callihan has requested “no holds barred” and Liam Wood has accepted. Jeff Thadeus believes this is all some elaborate setup but RJ talks about how Wood is desperate for revenge so he isn’t thinking straight and will walk into the fire.

*Wood is the first out onto the stage and he is met by a majority of cheers, most of the fans now onside after his war with Callihan began. Wood looks fired up as he storms across the ramp and climbs into the ring. He paces back and forth, awaiting his foe.

*There is a pause and then Drake Callihan walks out onto the stage. Callihan looks in fantastic shape given his age and Jeff Thadeus reminds us that Callihan was one of the greatest superstars in NWA history so whilst he may be past his prime, he won’t have forgotten how to fight.

*The commentators do their best to run down the history between these two men which began way back in EWF. Callihan believes that Wood is responsible for bringing EWF down but Wood rubbishes that claim and that Callihan’s own greed is what led to its demise. Callihan continues to stand on the stage with an arrogant smile on his face.

*Suddenly Wood is attacked from the side by Bryan Wells and Mike Conrad (former EWF Originals). They pummel Wood and then drag him up and whip him into the turnbuckle. Wood hits the corner but then flies back out and drops both of them with a huge double clothesline. He lifts Wells up and throws him into Conrad, causing them to clash heads, and knocks him from the ring. Callihan continues to watch with a smile as Wood climbs from the ring and he pulls up the ring apron before producing a steel chair. He lashes the chair across Conrad’s head and leaves him slumped on the floor. Bryan Wells reaches out and grabs Wood by the hair but Wood jabs the chair up into Wells’ face and sends him sprawling across the canvass. Wood climbs back in and he sets the chair up before drilling Wells on top of it with the “Manson Driver”.

*Wood kneels and he stares at Drake Callihan before E-Unit smashes a kendo stick across the back of Wood’s head, shattering it into pieces. Unit stomps all over Wood and then drags him up and whips him off the ropes before popping him up into a powerbomb on top of the steel chair. Unit grabs the chair and he wraps it around Wood’s head and he goes to the ropes. Wood gets back up and he pulls the chair off his head and launches it (ECW style) against Unit’s head, leaving him slumped on the turnbuckle. Wood climbs out onto apron and he suplexes Unit off the turnbuckle and off the apron crashing him through the Spanish media table.

*Wood stands from the wreckage as Wade Kelvin smashes the ringbell into his skull. Kelvin pulls the covers off the floor and prepares to piledrive Wood onto the concrete but Wood swipes his feet and catapults him into the ringpost. Kelvin staggers back and drops to a knee as Wood delivers the “Psycho Crusher” foot stomp on the solid floor.

*Drake Callihan has a moment of trepidation on his face before “Mr Jones” climbs over the barricade. The huge man wraps his hand around Wood’s throat and then chokeslams him straight through the Japanese announce table. Callihan is in the ring now and he wants Wood thrown inside. Jones obliges and Callihan covers but Wood kicks out on two. Callihan orders Jones to get to work again. Jones climbs from the ring and he pulls the top half of the steel steps away and throws them inside. He lifts them up and prepares to run at Wood but Wood nails a drop toe hold which causes Jones’ head to smash into the steps and he slumps there. Wood backs into the corner and he leaps off with another “Psycho Crusher” stomp that crushes Jones’ head even more.

*Wood rounds on Callihan now and his eyes are full of vengeance. Callihan throws his hands up, begging for mercy, but Wood is in no mood to forgive or forget. He takes a step closer to Callihan when Kelsey slides in behind and lands a low-blow, sparking huge boos from the audience.

*The commentary team are on hype for the upcoming bout and Jeff Thadeus is talking about how this could easily be the main event of the evening. Geoff Steel is the first to make his entrance to a fine ovation from the London crowd. He looks laser focused as we get a recap on last week’s show and the VT regarding Blue Dragon’s return which cost Steel his “Road to Royalty Qualifier” against Rex Adamson. We go back to earlier tonight and Steel’s reiteration that when Dragon does show up, they need to have a few words.

*RJ knows Steel is angry and looking for answers but also points out that tonight’s match involves two of 6CWF’s champions so Steel would do well to keep his composure and look to make an impact. Mike Hill is next out and the crowd are booing, although Hill laughs them off. The European Champion climbs onto the ropes and has plenty of abuse to aim at his former tag partner and long time rival; Geoff Steel.

*Eddy Kent is next out, continuing the boos, and we get footage of last week’s attack on the 6CW Champion during his title celebration. RJ reminds us that Kent is undefeated still since joining 6CWF, his only blemishes the two draws with Scott Harris, so he certainly has a claim to be facing off for one of the biggest prizes. Jeff Thadeus says that a win in tonight’s match would go a long way to cementing that opportunity for Kent.

*Uryu is the final competitor out to ringside and he is greeted like royalty. The 6CW Champion bounces from one side of the stage to the other, showing off his championship belt whilst soaking up the adulation of the crowd. He makes his way to ringside and ignores the stares and abuse from Eddy Kent and Mike Hill. Uryu shakes hands with Geoff Steel but it is clear that everyone has one eye on the world championship belt. RJ once again mentions that a great showing in a match with a world champion is likely to get you noticed, whether on the opposing team or as a partner. Jeff Thadeus wonders if Christy James is watching and just how much that “friendship” is playing a part in Ishida’s position at the mountain top.

*Hill and Uryu start out the match with a little champion versus champion action. Hill twists Ishida’s right arm and looks to take control but Uryu runs to the corner and backflips out of Hill’s grasp before dropping him with a dropkick as he turns around. Hill eats consecutive hiptosses before Uryu runs into the corner and nails a monkey flip. Ishida goes high for the “Split Second” as Hill scrambles away and tags in Eddy Kent.

*Eddy Kent waits for Uryu to get down and then they lockup. Kent pulls his rival into a side headlock. Uryu bounces back against the ropes and shoots him across the ring. Kent returns with a heavy shoulder block and then he sidsteps Uryu as he gets back up and lifts him off the canvass with a takedown/slam. He tries to leap on top and synch in the “Kentlock” as Uryu fights out and grabs the ropes. Kent rises with a smirk and offers another lockup. This time he boots Ishida in the stomach and lands a flush European uppercut. He whips Uryu off the ropes and tilt-a-whirls him into a standing neckbreaker on the comeback for a two count.

*Kent lands hard stomps and then he pulls Uryu up. He looks for a suplex but Uryu floats over and locks his legs around Kent’s arms before pulling him into a crucifix for a two. They get back up and Uryu nails a running headscissors that sends Kent into the corner and follows in with a corner dropkick. He lands forearms to the face and lifts Kent up onto the turnbuckle. Ishida climbs up for a top rope hurricanrana but Kent lands hard shots to the gut and rakes Uryu’s eyes before launching him off to the canvass below. Kent tags in Hill who immediately planchas over and lands across Uryu’s chest. He drags Ishida up as Kent jumps off the top with an axe handle to the head. Hill then nails an asai moonsault and Uryu kicks out on two.

*Hill taunts Uryu and then lifts him into a snap suplex. He rolls over to the corner and leaps up top. He aims a mocking trigger at Uryu before leaping into the “Next Big Move” but Ishida moves and sends him crashing into the deck. They both struggle back up and Hill looks for an inverted atomic drop but Uryu counters with a big implant DDT. Uryu staggers up for the tag but Kent smashes into him from behind with a huge lariat to the neck. Steel tries to get in but the referee holds him back. Kent targets the neck with more stomps and then he drags Uryu up and drills him with a spiked DDT. Hill covers but the world champion kicks out at two.

*Hill is back up now and he lands a standing shooting star press before grabbing Ishida’s legs. The Euro Champ attempts a liontamer but Uryu pulls one leg free and kicks out repeatedly until Hill releases his grip. Uryu scrambles back up as Hill charges out at him with a forearm but Ishida ducks and then lands a flush enzeguiri. Hill is stunned, upright, as Uryu springboards onto the ropes and returns with a flying headscissors which sends Hill crashing into Kent and knocks him off the apron. Uryu then rolls over and tags in Steel, which gains a huge reaction.

*Hill gets back up and eats three clotheslines in a row from Steel before he is whipped across the ring and sent into a huge backbody drop. Kent gets back into the ring as Steel benches Hill up and then throws him at Kent, knocking them both down. Steel flips Hill up and runs him into a powerslam for a two count.

*Steel lands huge right hands, backing Hill to the ropes, and looks for an Irish whip. Hill baseball slides through Steel’s legs on the comeback and then remains on the canvass to use his legs to push Steel through the air but Steel grabs his feet and shows immense power to haul Hill off the floor and catches him in a powerbomb position. Eddy Kent then chopblocks Steel from behind as the crowd boo. Steel is down on his knees as Hill runs the ropes and returns with a stiff shining wizard for a two.

*Hill tags in Kent and they both deliver furious stomps to Steel whilst he is grounded. They drag him up and whip him off the ropes before lifting him into a double flapjack as he returns. Hill leaves the ring as Kent watches his opponent on all fours and then runs the ropes and returns with a heavy punt to the body for a two count. Kent considers his options and decides to go to the top rope. Steel rises, however, and grabs Kent before slamming him back down onto the mat. Kent stumbles up and misses with a right hand before Steel drills him with a full nelson slam. Steel backs into the corner and is stalking for a spear when Mike Hill grabs his head. Steel battle off and floors Hill with a right hand but then turns around and is scooped up into a rolling fireman’s slam for two.

*Kent is talking trash over at Uryu as he pulls Steel up. Kent sets for a piledriver when Steel swipes his legs and tries for the “Steelworks”. Kent grabs his opponent’s head and pulls him into an inside cradle for two. They get back up and Kent attempts a big boot but Steel ducks and Uryu eats the full kick, sending him off the apron. Kent is smirking at his handiwork but then turns into a sickening spear. Mike Hill puts Kent’s foot on the ropes before the three.

*Steel looks annoyed but then stalks Kent and readies for the “Bladecutter” piledriver when Hill flies from behind and lands a dropkick to the back of the head. Hill beckons Steel up and attempts “Over the Hill” but Steel pushes him away to the corner. Steel rushes in but Hill spins around and nails a feint kick over the top. Steel staggers back and drops to a knee as Hill goes high. Suddenly Uryu sprints back in and uses Steel’s back as a springboard to leap into the air and catches Hill with a mesmeric hurricanrana off the top rope.

*Hill stumbles back up and Uryu leaps into him with a superkick to the back of the skull, sending him through the ropes to the outside. Uryu then climbs out onto the apron and he wills Kent to stand before leaping into a springboard forearm. Kent ducks and Uryu nearly clatters Steel but manages to stop himself just in time. Kent charges in and big boots both of them with the same kick. He drags Steel up and into a package piledriver but Steel kicks out.

*Kent screams at Steel to raise his head and then sets about putting him in the “Kentlock”. Steel is trying to thrash and fight but Kent is persistent with the submission. Steel shows amazing strength to lift himself and Kent up off the mat. The referee is telling Uryu to leave the ring as Mike Hill slides in and low blows Steel so that he collapses on his knees again and allows Kent to tighten the submission. Steel seems to have passed out but Uryu, who saw the low blow, heads straight to the top rope and nails the “Split Second” to break up the hold before the referee can make a decision.

*Hill runs at Uryu but the world champion sidesteps and sends him over the ropes. Hill looks smug as he lands on the apron but Uryu springs off the turnbuckle and returns to the middle with a dropkick (ala GazzyD) that sends Hill flying off the apron and his head clatters the announce table. Kent is back up and he has an ugly look on his face as he spins Uryu around for the “Mic Check” but Uryu elbows his way free. Kent screams back in for a lariat but Uryu ducks it and springs onto the ropes and flies back so he is sat on Kent’s shoulders (electric chair position) before dropping back and spiking Kent on his head with a poisonrana.

*Steel is back up and he looks at Kent on the deck and then at Uryu before heading toward the ropes and climbing up. The crowd are going wild…

Backstage Jack Reynolds can be seen scrambling for the carpark as the camera turns the corner we see the hulking frame of Blue Dragon.

JR:
Blue Dragon, Blue Dragon! Can we get a moment of your time? Please?

BD turns and sneers at him before leaning against a wall and nodding slightly

JR:
We've just seen a potentially brilliant match, Geoff Steel and Uryu Ishida taking on...

BD:
Listen. I don't go in for all that hype boll*cks, I don't care how good the match could have been. I was here to see what was going on with the company. I declared last week that I'm back, and I made it pretty f*cking clear why I'm here. I'm not here to take out one loser..

Reynolds looks slightly worried as BD steps away from the wall and towards him but he remains professional

JR:
That brings me onto my next point actually.. You and Geoff Steel seem to be in some sort of battle since your re-emergence. Can I ask why your targeting him?

BD:
Ha Hahaha!! Are you havin a laugh? Targeting him? I was sitting watching a show. Some arrogant pr*ck come up to me and gets in my face, and all of a sudden, I'm targeting him?

JR:
But you got in his face just as much, you said some pretty insulting things to him no? Then you attacked him. Not exactly unprovoked I will admit but still.. And last week's video message was conveniently played during Steels match. This can't all be a coincidence? Surely..

BD:
Yes I knocked the b*tch out. He got in my face and to be quite frank, it was really annoying. I wanted him to stop and as I've said before, I take what I want. So I put on the old gaultlet here and I knocked him the f*ck out.

Blue Dragon looks down at the glove on his hand and smiles

BD:
Oh the things we've done together, and the things still to come...

He steps towards the JR slightly and speaks a little quieter

BD:
I'm not here for Geoff Steel, I'm here for the whole f*cking place. Why would I want to waste my time with some over the hill, average at best, wrestler with nothing to gain? If anything I'd be giving this ars*hole the platform he needs to keep himself in the public eye. Then you say I played that VT at a certain time, but let me tell you this, once and once only. I sent the tape for the VT to JJ Johnson. I didn't ask for it to be played at any point. So if anyone was to decide when this was played. It would have been JJ or one of the management on duty last week. Not me. I was sat at home. On my couch, watching the show on Tv..

JR:
So if your not here for Geoff Steel, the. What can we expect to see from you in the coming weeks, what are you here for?

BD:
I saw a video on YouTube the other day. A podcast discussing my return and one of the fellas on there summed it up perfectly.. I'm not here for Geoff, I'm not here to make headlines. I'm here for one thing... Destruction

Blue Dragon turns and walks towards a large black car as the camera cuts off

*We get a brief recap on how all four competitors qualified last week for next week’s “Road to Royalty” Quarter Finals as we get a reminder of the tournament brackets.

*Cassidy is the first out and the commentators talk up his impressive start to life in 6CWF as well as his altercation with Cody Walker earlier tonight. Jeff Thadeus knows Cassidy is looking to establish himself but doesn’t know how wise it is for him to be making enemies outside of the playing field he currently finds himself in. RJ doesn’t think Cassidy can help it due to his “Better than you” nature and mindset.

*Johnny Oko then arrives, flanked by his entourage, but then he looks annoyed as 6CWF security arrive to ensure that Oko’s “geishas” and “henchmen” return to the backstage area. Jeff Thadeus believes that JJ Johnson made the call last week for Oko’s “outside influence” to be managed better and this is the first sign of that taking place. Oko slowly makes his way across the ramp, the momentary lapse of emotion now replaced by a blank stare

*Rex Adamson is booed by the majority of the crowd but there are one or two cheers for the arrogant Australian. The commentators talk up Rex’s beginning to life in 6CWF and the fact he is currently 4-0 against former world champions. RJ tells us he can’t add to that tonight but he can certainly gain even more momentum as he seeks to become “King” of 6CWF and fulfil his ambition of becoming the quickest superstar to win a world title.

*The cheers are then deafening as the fans hum along to “Run this town” and O’Callaghan arrives. OC is dressed in his usual fur attire and he whips off his sunglasses to take a good look at the scene in front of him. He swaggers across the stage, laughing as he does so, and talks into the camera about how “The King is here, baby”. He stares around at his competition and doesn’t seem impressed with what he sees. He clambers through the ropes as the crowd singing continues and he starts to conduct them.

*OC continues to play the crowd as Cassidy runs in behind him with a leaping knee to the spine which sends him from the ring to the outside, prompting big boos from the crowd. Cassidy looks smug but then turns into a huge belly to belly slam (ala Ken Shamrock) from Rex Adamson. Rex rounds on Oko and intimates that the floor is theirs.

*Oko and Adamson lockup. Oko draws clear and sends a sharp roundhouse kick to the stomach of Rex before running the ropes but Adamson uses his momentum to send him flying over the top rope and bouncing across the rampway. The commentators remark on whether Oko has been fazed by the removal of his “guards”. Rex dusts off his hands and then turns to face off with O’Callaghan.

*They lockup and OC takes the back and lifts Rex up off the deck as the crowd go wild. They trade control on the mat but OC spins out of Rex’s grip and grabs his arm before applying a mahistrol cradle for a two. They get back up and Rex goes to one knee and slides around back for waist control but OC runs into the ropes and throws his head back to knock Adamson over. Rex gets back up and charges forward but is drop toe holded across the middle ropes. OC dials it up for the “619” but Cassidy catches his legs from outside and drags him to the hard floor before launching him over the barricade into the crowd.

*Cassidy gets up on the apron and he waits for Rex to get up before catapulting in and catches him with an inverted STO in midair for a two count. Cassidy sets for the “Sins of our father” spear but runs straight into a huge spinning powerslam from Rex. Rex ushers Cassidy back up and he bench presses him into the air before dropping him into a spear/spinebuster combo which Johnny Oko breaks on two.

*Oko lashes roundhouse kicks into Rex’s chest as he tries to stand (ala Daniel Bryan) and then aims a big buzzsaw kick at the skull but Adamson ducks and leaps up and lands a release German suplex out of nowhere. Adamson is all fired up as he beckons Oko to his feet and scoops him for the “Fire/Thunder Driver” but Oko slips off back and pushes Rex to the ropes before dropping him with a leaping thrust kick (old Haku style) that lands right under the ear. Oko summons Adamson up and tries to lift him into a “Michinoku” Driver but Rex fights free and pushes him away before charging forward, only to be drop toe holded again but this time into the turnbuckle. Oko circles the ring and charges back in with flying knees to the back of Rex’s head which gains a two count.

*Rex crawls toward centre ring and Oko stomps on his spine and then pulls his arm up ready for the “Fujiwara” armbar but Cassidy leaps in behind him and nails the “Idolatry” (Zigzag neckbreaker). The count seems to be heading for a three when O’Callaghan leaps from on high with a frogsplash which breaks the count.

*Cassidy gets back up, angered, and swings for OC but misses and eats a hat-trick of German suplexes. OC is turning it up now as he ushers Cassidy to his feet again and whips him off the ropes before tilt-a-whirling him onto his shoulders and then drops to his knees with a beautiful modified backbreaker. He grabs Cassidy’s legs and prepares for the sharpshooter, turning him over as Cassidy’s screams of pain fill the air. A submission win seems likely for OC until Rex Adamson gets back up and charges through him with a “Gore”…………..1……………...2………..Oko breaks it up at the final second.

*Oko whips Rex to the corner and chases in but Adamson moves. Rex does a lap of the ring and sprints back in for another “Gore” but Oko sidesteps and sends him crunching into the ringpost. Rex comes back around and this time he eats the “Michinoku” Driver. Oko stumbles to the corner and goes all in with the “Kamikaze” moonsault. The referee counts but Cassidy breaks it up.

*Cassidy shoves Oko in the chest and begins to insult him. The “Oyabun” seems less than impressed as Cassidy shoves him in the face, knocking him into the ropes, and then attempts the “Purification” (Judas Effect) elbow strike but Oko ducks it and then detonates a buzzsaw kick to the temple which sends Cassidy from the ring.

*O’Callaghan is back up as Oko rushes him but is backdropped over the ropes onto the apron. Oko spins on his heel and drives his other foot through the middle rope into OC’s gut, doubling him over, before he catapults back in and drills him with a sickening DDT. Oko stalks OC for a moment and then O’Callaghan reaches out and grabs his trousers to get up. Oko sees red as he seizes the arm and takes OC down into the “Yakuza” armbar. OC is yelling in agony as the appendage is bent at an horrific angle and giving up seems the only option.

*Rex Adamson belying his size walks across the ropes and dives off with a front dropkick to the chest of Oko, sending him flying off the submission. They get back up and Rex dodges a huge lariat before scooping Oko up into an electric chair position and drops him into a crunching German suplex (Croyt’s wrath). The referee counts…………….1………………..2…………..Cassidy pulls Rex under the bottom rope and then, surprisingly, slaps the Australian right in the face.

*Rex’s expression turns from shock to surprise to anger very quickly. Cassidy backs away, holding his arms up for mercy, as Rex lets out a roar and then sprints forward but Cassidy sidesteps him and sends Adamson crashing into the timekeeper’s area, smashing through the stacks of steel chairs and small tables. Cassidy has a big grin on his face as he turns to the camera and says “He’s as stupid as he looks….Cassidy fears no man”.

*In the ring, Oko and O’Callaghan are slowly getting back to their feet. OC pumps forward with a knee strike, sagging Oko into the ropes, and then he charges across and lands with the 619. He grips the top rope and prepares to launch with the springboard but Oko moves aside as OC is forced to throw himself into a roll. Oko re-positions in the corner and waits for OC to turn around before he charges toward him with the “K-Oko” (Claymore Kick)

*Scott Harris makes his entrance to a wild ovation from the crowd in attendance. This is Harris’ first action since the disappointment of “From the Ashes” and he looks in tremendous shape as he makes his way across the ramp and leaps into the ring. Harris paces back and forth, clearly eager to get going, as he awaits his opponent. The commentators talk about how Harris is looking to bounce back from his controversial loss to Eddy Kent and how a huge run in the “Road to Royalty” tournament would certainly turn his fortunes around and put him back on track for a world championship opportunity.

*Jeff Thadeus talks about how, in a lot of people’s minds, this is the tie of the round and Harris’ couldn’t have drawn a tougher opponent. RJ wonders what kind of mindset Clarke James is in after the “hearing” at the beginning of the show and that nobody is actually sure if Clarke James is still here, citing that nobody has seen him. Jeff Thadeus is also unsure of Clarke James’ motivations seeing as though he already has his match with Acer at “Against the Wall”. Harris continues to wait before Ari Goldstein, Clarke James’ attorney, makes his way onto the stage, to which he is met by a cacophony of boos.

*Goldstein waits for the crowd noise to die down and then he goes on record to say that his client, Clarke James, is unfortunately not in the correct headspace to fulfil his contracted match here tonight. He has already spoken with VIP Promotions and they have produced a waiver for CJ to renege on tonight’s “Road to Royalty” Qualifier. Goldstein says that Clarke James would like to offer his sincerest apologies to Scott Harris but he hopes Harris can understand what James is having to deal with at the moment. The statement continues with Clarke James stating that he wishes to put all of this “ill feeling” with the board behind him and hopes to resurrect his career from next week without the pressuring of being ostracised by those in charge. Harris is rolling his eyes now as Goldstein bids the crowd farewell and exits.

*The commentators talk about this whole Clarke James saga is going too far and that action needs to be taken. Jeff Thadeus states that CJ seems to have the Board over a barrel and is enjoying making them dance to his tune. RJ wonders how JJ Johnson and Acer are feeling right now as we edge closer to “Against the Wall”

*Harris turns to the referee now, who signals for the bell and Harris is declared the victor via a forfeit. Harris looks less than impressed as the commentators talk about how Harris will be the freshest quarter finalist. Jeff Thadeus plays devils’ advocate, however, and mentions that Harris hasn’t wrestled since “From the Ashes” and wonders if that will play a role when he comes to compete.

*Harris prepares to leave when he is attacked from behind by Cassidy, who lashes a cattle branding iron across the spine of his rival. RJ reveals that Cassidy is Harris’ opponent in the Quarter Finals and it seems he is looking to give himself the advantage. He stomps down on Harris and then chokes him with the iron as the crowd boo. Cassidy looks slightly crazed as he beckons Harris back up and then nails the “Purification” (Judas Effect) elbow strike. He then rolls from the ring and he has a brand to attach to his iron. We can’t see the word on it but he looks delighted at what he is about to do.

*Young Cody Walker suddenly sprints out to the ring, much to the crowd’s delight, and he springboards into the ring with a flying dropkick which sends Cassidy rolling under the bottom rope to the outside. Cassidy looks embarrassed and furious as Walker beckons for him to get back in. Harris makes it to his feet now and he thanks Walker for his interruption as Cassidy points the brand at them both and we see the word “Pride” just as we did last week.  

*The commentators hype up the Cassidy-Harris showdown as Cody Walker checks up on Harris and the action then heads backstage.