6CWF Presents Proving Grounds Results - 3rd July 2023 (Episode 7)

*First bout of the night and the crowd are full of life inside the Braehead Arena as Daniel Reilly makes his entrance, accompanied by Kelsey Callihan. There is plenty of abuse ringing out as they make their way across the ramp toward the ring. Kelsey delivers a kiss on Reilly’s cheek as the commentators wonder about the exact nature of their relationship. Jeff Thadeus moves on to talk about Liam Wood’s challenge toward Drake Callihan and Daniel Reilly for Against The Wall and how they are expected to give an answer by the end of tonight.

*RJ says for the time being Reilly needs to concentrate on the match at hand and the fact that he is yet to get off the mark here in 6CWF, despite his link up with The Callihans. JT says it isn’t going to get any easier tonight for Reilly as he faces off against the 6CW World Champion.

*Cheers into the rafters as Uryu makes his entrance. We get a recap on last week’s match and subsequent attack from Eddy Kent but as usual Uryu is bouncing and looking ready to put on a performance. RJ says that Uryu is on of the most professional superstars he has seen in his career and he has an incredible ability to fight through adversity. Jeff Thadeus says the ongoing scenario with Christy James and Gazzy cannot be ignored but wonders just how Ishida is going to balance that with his issues with Eddy Kent as well as taking on Daniel Reilly here tonight.

*Uryu climbs up onto the ropes and shows his appreciation to the fans for the support as Reilly runs across and attacks him. The crowd are booing as Reilly pummels Uryu, slumping him across the turnbuckle, and then pulls him into position so he can nail a hangman’s DDT, really dumping Ishida on his head. Reilly looks pleased and the fans concerned as he makes the cover….Uryu gets his boot on the ropes and Reilly curses his luck.

*Reilly stomps all over Uryu, targetting any and every body part, before he drags him up and nails a big vertical suplex. Reilly drinks in the boos of the crowd and then points to the ropes. He goes high and prepares for the frogsplash but Uryu rolls from the ring and sits on the apron. Kelsey taunts Uryu as Reilly jumps down off the turnbuckle and then runs over and lashes a kick against the world champion’s back, forcing him to fall down to the hard flooring.

*Reilly wants the referee to count but then changes his mind on three. He clatters Uryu from behind and lifts him up before dropping him across the ringside barrier. He then grabs his wrist and sends him against the steel steps Reilly shakes his head at Ishida and can be heard saying to the crowd “This is what counts for a world champion nowadays?”. Reilly drags Uryu up and slams his head against the Spanish announce desk before running him forwards and throws him back into the ring.

*Reilly slithers in, stalking Uryu, and he waits for the champion to rise before leaping up for the RKO but Uryu puts the brakes on and then amazingly counters with a poisonrana, dumping Reilly on the back of his neck. Reilly staggers back up in the corner and Uryu flies into him with a running dropkick before following in again with a monkey flip. Ishida points to the top rope and the crowd go wild as he leaps up. Uryu prepares for the “Split Second” as Kelsey Callihan climbs onto the apron for the distraction.

*Uryu is trying to get Kelsey down as Reilly runs over and leaps into a solid European uppercut under the chin. The crowd are booing as Kelsey blows kisses to them and then Reilly delivers a huge superplex from on high that gets him a two count. Reilly complains to the referee and then lands an elbow drop to the chest of Uryu. He trash talks him and then drags him up. He flips him into a powerbomb position for a fallout neckbreaker but Uryu drops out and springs onto the ropes before twisting back with a tornado DDT. Reilly kicks out on two.

*Reilly gets up and Uryu runs in behind him with a fierce kick to the calf. Reilly staggers and Ishida targets the other calf, taking Reilly off his feet, before spinning on his heel and he lands a standing moonsault. Uryu stumbles to the ropes and climbs out onto the apron. He prepares for the springboard forearm but Kelsey grabs his foot.

*The referee has seen enough and he tells Kelsey to leave ringside, which sparks huge cheers from the crowd. Kelsey throws a fit and is screaming at the referee as Uryu waves at her. He springboards in now but straight into a leaping dropkick from Reilly. Ishida stumbles up and is twisted into a powerslam for a two count. Reilly stomps down on Uryu’s back and pummels him. He drags him up and whips him into the ropes before following. Uryu shows his athleticism to feint around the ropes (619 style) and lands both feet into Reilly’s gut. Reilly doubles up as Uryu leaps over the top rope from the apron and lands an outstanding “Code Red” sunset flip bomb for two.

*They scramble back up and Uryu leaps up for a hurricanrana and pulls Reilly down into a pinning combo for two. Up again and Uryu dives in for a spinning heel kick but Reilly catches his foot and drops him down for an anklelock. Uryu yells and scrambles for the ropes but Reilly drags him back. Uryu spins out on his back and uses his free foot to kick free of Reilly and gets back up. Reilly runs back in for a clothesline but Uryu ducks it and leaps onto the ropes. Reilly spins quickly and pulls Uryu’s legs out so that he drops, throat first, across the top rope. Reilly pulls Uryu to the centre and nails a fallout neckbreaker for two.

*Reilly has more words for the referee and heads for the corner. He is up on top for the frogsplash but Uryu is up. Ishida sprints to the corner and uses the ropes to leap up and land a huge enzeguiri (ala Alberto Del Rio) to the temple which slumps Reilly. Uryu climbs back up and nails a top rope hurricanrana. Reilly hits the deck and rolls over into a seated posiion as Ishida superkicks him in the back of the head, leaving him flat.

*Johnny Oko goes through the whole elaborate entrance as per usual, flanked by his “Kings guard”. He places his “Katana” onto the red cushion as the Geishas bow at him and then all four members of his entourage leave ringside as their leader heads for the ring. Oko positions himself in the centre of the ring as the commentators talk about how, as far as they know, Oko does not have an opponent here tonight due to the “no contest” between Roth/Helms last week.

*Out comes Drake Cabowers, drawing a few raised eyebrows. Drake says that tonight JJ Johnson has placed him in charge of the “Road to Royalty” and that he is out here to inform Johnny Oko that he has been given a bye to the semi-finals of the tournament, which draws major boos from the audience. Drake congratulates Oko on his achievement and wishes him luck before leaving the ringside area.

*The commentators debate on Drake’s decision to grant Oko the bye and there is some surprise that perhaps he didn’t replace Helms/Roth with one of the men who missed out in the first round. Oko’s “King’s Guard” and “Geishas” return to the ring now. Oko is robed once more and then he and his entourage leave the ring, the boos continuing from the audience.

*We get a shot of backstage and JJ Johnson and Alex Walker are waiting as Drake Cabowers walks back through. Drake seems surprised to see them as JJ tells him “I think we need to talk, playa”. Drake looks concerned and tries to find answers from Alex Walker’s face but gets none. Drake follows JJ and Walker toward the 6CWF Boardroom.

*Back at ringside and we get a recap from last week as Cassidy attempted to attack Scott Harris as a prelude to tonight’s match but was thwarted by Cody Walker. Back to tonight and Harris has vowed to teach Cassidy a lesson as he takes one step closer to becoming “King”.

*Cassidy is the first out to the ring and boos from out as he stands on the stage and basks in the golden lights now shining from the stage. Cassidy is pointing to himself and declaring himself the winner of the “Road to Royalty” as he swaggers across the ramp and into the ring. The commentators talk up Cassidy’s return to 6CWF and the fact he is 3-0 since coming back. Jeff Thadeus remarks on Cassidy’s newfound cerebral nature and how it has stood him in great stead. RJ tells us that Cassidy’s methods and outlook is extremely “self absorbed” but it is his desire to “brand” his opponents that really pushes the envelope. JT reminds us of what he did to Finlay and what he planned to do to Scott Harris last week with the branding iron.

*Cassidy is pacing the ring before Scott Harris makes his entrance, met by a thunderous ovation. Harris in no mood to wait around as he storms the ring and leaps in, only for Cassidy to leave the ring before Harris can get at him. Harris is all fired up as the referee tries to keep him under wraps. Cassidy slowly returns to the ring but orders the referee to keep Harris away from him. The bell sounds and Harris walks Cassidy down but he immediately grabs the ropes and Harris is forced to withdraw. Cassidy repeats the process again as the crowd boo. Harris is yelling at the referee and then he turns and is poked in the eye by Cassidy.

*Cassidy lands several right hands and then looks for an Irish whip but Harris turns inside and drags Cassidy into a huge overhead belly to belly suplex. Cassidy stumbles back up and Harris lands punches, backing him up, and the whips him across the ring. Harris drops his head for a backdrop so Cassidy kicks him in the head. Cassidy then runs forward for a discus lariat but Harris ducks and snaps off a release German suplex.

*Harris runs in behind Cassidy as he rises and dives into a chopblock. He stomps down on Cassidy’s leg and then tries to drag him into a sharpshooter but Cassidy leans up and rakes the eyes, sparking more boos. Cassidy gets up and runs in behind Harris to nail the “Idolatry” (Zigzag neckbreaker) which gains a two count.

*Cassidy backs up in the corner for the “Sins of our father” spear but Harris counters with a drop toe hold and goes for the submission again. Cassidy kicks out and he catches Harris in the eye, sending him staggering away. Cassidy charges at Harris in the corner but he sidesteps and sends him against the turnbuckle. Harris does a lap of the ring and returns with a stinger splash before dragging Cassidy into a t-bone suplex for a two count.

*Harris goes for the “codebreaker” but Cassidy catches his legs and lets him drop to the mat. Cassidy catapults Harris into the corner and then spins him into a sidewalk slam as he returns before nailing a lionsault for a nearfall.

*Cassidy heads up top but Harris sprints in and up the turnbuckle before nailing a huge armdrag from on high. They stumble back up and Harris nails two consecutive German suplexes and then he slams a forearm into the back of Cassidy’s neck and lifts him into a big time back suplex for two.

*Harris takes his chance now to go the ropes but Cassidy jumps against the ropes and forces his opponent to fall into a crotched position. Cassidy smirks at the reception of the crowd and then climbs out onto the apron. He lifts Harris off the ropes into a fisherman’s position before dropping him down into a DDT on the apron. The crowd are wincing and looking concerned as Cassidy gets back in and demands the referee counts.

*Harris is clearly hurting a lot but he manages to get back in the ring on the count of nine. Cassidy stomps down on his opponent several times, targeting the neck and head, before dragging him up. Harris sags to his knees again and Cassidy slaps him in the face before running off the ropes and returns with a heavy boot to the face for another two.

*Cassidy screams at the referee to “do your job” before concentrating back on Harris. He wills him up and then dives in for the “Heavenly Hosts” (RKO) but Harris locks his hands around the waist and counters with another German suplex. Harris keeps his hands locked and nails another four suplexes as the crowd go wild. Harris heads for the corner and nails a frogsplash this time but Cassidy just manages to throw his shoulder up.

*Harris wills Cassidy up and looks for the “Shot in the dark” (Olympic Slam) but Cassidy leaps over the back and rolls Harris up for two. They get back up and Cassidy lands a brutal kick to the stomach and then leaps up for an inverted STO for another two. Cassidy is starting to get frustrated now and he kneels over Harris before scoring with big closed punches, forcing the referee to warn him.

*Cassidy waits for Harris to get up and then spins in for the “Purification” (Judas Effect) but Harris ducks into it and nails the “Shot in the dark”. Harris hooks both legs and it looks all over but Cassidy somehow manages to reach the bottom rope with his boot. Harris looks annoyed with himself for allowing the match to slip away. He grabs Cassidy’s legs and pulls him to the centre for the sharpshooter but is pulled into a cradle for two.

*The commentators remind us that the quarter finals have a twenty minute time limit which is why this match is still ongoing, having reached fifteen minutes. Both men get back up and Harris looks for the codebreaker again but Cassidy catches his legs and dumps him down on the mat before bridging over for a two. They scramble up again and Cassidy forward rolls before leaping up for a front dropkick but Harris catches his legs and dumps him down. Harris catapults his opponent into the ropes, scrambling him against the middle, and Harris crashes into the side of his head for a shining wizard. Harris pulls Cassidy away and covers but only gets a two.

*Harris drags Cassidy up and slugs him back against the ropes. He looks for an Irish whip and drop his head for a backdrop on the comeback but Cassidy counters with a facebuster across his knee (ala Triple H). Harris is swaying as Cassidy nails a version of the “crossrhodes” but Harris shows amazing resiliency to kick out.

*Cassidy heads to the corner and climbs up. He wills Harris up and then leaps off for an overhang neckbreaker but Harris shows great power and presence of mind to catch Cassidy on his shoulders. Harris staggers slightly but keeps upright before spinning Cassidy off his shoulders into a crunching backbreaker across his knee. Harris quickly drags Cassidy up into a suplex and then flips him out into another backbreaker before covering for a two.

*The crowd are striking up a “this is awesome” chant as Harris wipes sweat from his brow. He drags Cassidy up again and rocks him back into the corner with big punches. He whips Cassidy across to the opposite corner and then sprints over for another splash. Cassidy moves this time and runs off the ropes for the “sins of our father” spear. The crowd go wild as somehow Harris is able to kick out on two.

*Cassidy looks ready to breakdown. He drops from the ring and begins searching for something before he brings out the solid metal branding iron. The crowd are booing as Cassidy gets back in but the referee runs over and tries to pull it off him. They tussle for a moment before Harris clatters into them, knocking the referee to a knee. Harris quickly looks for another “Shot in the dark” but Cassidy leaps over the shoulder and lands a low blow before rolling Harris up with a handful of fights. Cassidy has his feet on the ropes as well. The referee counts and it looks over until the official sees Cassidy’s feet on the ropes and stops the pin

*Cassidy and then referee argue again. Harris gets to his knees and then starts to rise as Cassidy shoves past the referee and looks for the “Purification” (Judas Effect) again but Harris ducks it and he snaps off a release dragon suplex that crushes Cassidy in the corner. Harris then drags Cassidy forward with a double underhook and he flips him into another backbreaker before grabbing his legs…

*The commentators start off by talking about how this next match barely got the green light. Marty Helms was cleared just moments ago by medical staff following last week’s hellacious encounter with Tyler Roth. They reiterate what we have heard in regards to Roth & Helms being told not to lay a finger on one another or risk suspension and Helms being potentially stripped of his world title. JJ Johnson was extremely unhappy that an EMT was seriously hurt last week trying to tend to the fallen warriors. Jeff Thadeus reminds us that Lex Hart is having his own difficulties in the shape of Robin Reborn. As of yet, tonight, we have heard nothing from Reborn but one would imagine he is going to rear his head at some point given his appearances over the last few weeks.

*Lex Hart is the first out, drawing cheers, and it is clear to see he is wearing the bruises of damage following last week’s attack from Reborn. There is a cut across the bridge of Hart’s nose and he has bruising on the side of his face. He walks across the rampway and climbs into the ring, his eyes full of focus. RJ reminds us that Lex’s run of form has been pretty poor since an opening night win but should he somehow leave here tonight victorious then he is going to put a lot of eyes back on himself.

*Marty Helms then arrives, greeted by sheets of boos from the audience. Helms is also battered and bruised following last week and Jeff Thadeus tells us that Helms’ nose is probably broken as well as damage to his ribs and back after falling off the top of the entranceway and then off the stage. Helms, however, demanded to be able to fight here tonight and is once again proving his credentials as a legitimate war machine

*The commentators debate on the magnitude of this match and how it wouldn’t be out of place at a pay per view event. Lex Hart is one of the very few to hold both 6WF & 6CW World Championships whereas Marty Helms is very much a star of the now. Jeff Thadeus suggests that Helms has also held both world titles but given that his days as 6CW Champion were never ratified, it isn’t looked upon as a legitimate title reign. Something which Helms is less than pleased about.

*The two banged up stars go head to head and Helms has plenty to say for himself. He grabs Lex by the chin and shoves him away, laughing as he does so, before Lex lashes back with a big time chop to the chest. Helms looks to respond with a right hand but Lex ducks it and lets fly with three more chops, leaving red welts on Helms’ skin. He grabs Helms’ arm and looks for an Irish whip but Helms is able to reverse it with ease. Hart comes back and Helms throws him up into a big backbody drop. Hart staggers to his feet and eats a vicious lariat for a two count.

*Helms climbs ontop of Hart and drives down with heavy punches before standing back up and he drops an elbow to the chest and covers for another two. He drags Hart onto his knees and clubs at his back and neck before pointing to the ropes. He runs against them and looks for the “Blade of the Ruined King” knee strike to the back of the head but Hart ducks out of the way at the last second. They scramble back up and Lex takes Helms down by the arm and applies a crossface as the crowd go wild.

*Lex locks his hands across the damaged nose of Marty Helms and really pulls back on his head for extreme pressure but Helms refuses to give up. The world champion tries to drag himself toward the ropes but cannot get anywhere near them. Hart’s face is a picture as he continues to tug back on the head, tearing at the neck and shoulder muscles. Helms is in the hold for nearly two minutes before he is able to throw his body to the side and he pins Hart to the mat for a two count, forcing Hart to release the submission so he can kickout.

*Blood is running from Helms’ nose as he tries to stand up. Hart makes a beeline for him but eats a massive kick to the stomach and is then chucked from the ring, sending him clattering to the hard floor below. Helms takes a few moments to compose himself and then follows. He drags Lex up and batters his face against the steel steps before attempting to suplex him on the floor. Lex kicks his legs and fights before reversing into a suplex of his own, causing Helms to yell out in pain. Hart drags Helms up and chucks him inside the ring. Lex then scales the ropes and he waits for Helms to rise before leaping into him with an elbow to the top of the skull. He covers but Helms kicks out on two.

*Lex thinks over his options and then he runs the ropes for the Canadian Destroyer but it is countered into a Samoan drop. Helms stumbles back up and, surprisingly, heads for the corner. He reaches the top but Lex is already up and lands a right hand. Lex climbs the turnbuckle for a superplex but Helms fights out with heavy punches and then a huge headbutt that sends Lex flying to the canvass below. Helms follows up with a diving headbutt to the chest before covering but Lex kicks out before the three

*Helms pinches his nose to stem the bleeding as he yells at Hart to get up. He grabs him and flips him for the “Infinity Edge” (Project Ciampa) but Lex drops out front and nails a dropkick against the turnbuckle. Hart gets back up and chases in but eats a big time kick to the face, which staggers back him. Hart drops to one knee and Helms runs at him for the “Bloodthirster” punt kick but Hart catches his leg and takes him down, applying a sharpshooter in the centre of the ring.

*The commentators are talking about how much damage Helms’ body has taken in the last week as Hart really sits into the submission. Helms is yelling in pain and trying to get to the ropes but he cannot make it. He reaches out time and again but is just too far away. Lex’s face is a picture of determination as he continues to lean back into the submission that was perfected by his family members. Helms looks as though he may be considering giving it up but eventually he manages to grab the ropes and the referee forces Hart to relinquish.

*Hart looks surprised as he stomps down on Helms’ back, trying to soften him up. He waits for Helms to rise now and pulls him around for a “jackhammer” but Helms floats over the back and he shoves Hart into the turnbuckle, chest-first, before detonating a huge forearm smash into the back of his neck. Helms then charges off the ropes and returns with a huge boot (ala Test) as Hart tries to get back up. The three count looks imminent but Hart somehow kicks out.

*Helms is angry now and he heads to the corner, sizing his opponent up. He rushes out for a spear but Hart drop toe holds him again and looks for the sharpshooter. Helms uses both legs to kick out and he sends Hart back into the corner. Helms gets up and sprints in but Hart sidesteps and sends his opponent crashing against the turnbuckle before spinning him into a sambo suplex.

*Lex works the crowd and then he wows them by landing the “Triple Bypass” of moonsaults, finishing off with the BME from the top rope. He is about to scramble for the cover when the VIPTron begins to play a video.

*What we watch is a really bizarre scene of Robin Reborn hosting his own "show" and he has an actor playing Luke Hart. Reborn is mocking him and running down his career whilst "Luke" begins to cry and wishes he could be half as good as Reborn ever could. Reborn slaps him and says he can never be this good. "Luke" nods and apologises, saying he deserves to be slapped as Reborn strikes him again and the scene ends.

*Lex is stunned by what he has just watched, completely bemused, and the distraction allows Helms to crawl to the opposite corner and then he runs out and crushes Hart with a huge spear as he turns around, taking all the wind out of him. Helms is spitting from the mouth as he rags Hart up and destroys him with the “Infinity Edge” lungblower….

*We start off with a graphic of both Johnny Oko and Scott Harris as semi-finalists in the “Road to Royalty” tournament. All eyes now are back on ringside as “Renegades of Funk” plays out and here comes Rex Adamson. The majority of the crowd are booing but Rex does have some supporters here in Glasgow. He raises his arms as pyros go off behind him and then makes his way across the ramp. Jeff Thadeus is talking up Rex’s start to life in 6CWF, going 4-0 against former world champions and as of yet he hasn’t tasted pinfall or submission defeat. RJ tells us that Rex is aiming to become the quickest world champion in history but he find out last week that there are plenty of hungry competitors on this roster so it won’t be an easy task. JT reminds us that Max Adamson never won “Road to Royalty” despite an illustrious career so this is a chance for Rex to get one up on his Uncle.

*Huge ovation greets O’Callaghan and he arrives amidst a wave of pyrotechnics and the fans singing along to his theme music. He looks hyped as he marches across the ramp and then climbs onto the ropes. He stares down at Rex and laughs before posing in front of the cameras. O’Callaghan is looking to go one step further in his career and become the world champion that many assumed he would have been by now. OC was the “Fight for the Right” winner but came up short when he attempted to dethrone Anthony Grace in 2018. OC is seen as one of the best technical wrestlers in the game and the commentators are hyped to see his skills up against the amateur standout in Rex Adamson.

*OC removes his fur coat and he smirks over at Rex, who is glaring back at him, before the referee has final words with both competitors. There is a big fight feel in the air as the bell rings to get the action underway.

*There is a slow feeling out process as both men look to gain some traction. They work into a lockup and Rex quickly slides to the back and wraps his arms around the waist of his opponent. He tries to lift OC but he fights to keep on his feet and then reaches behind and pulls Rex over his hip, taking him to the mat and attempting a seated chinlock. Rex quickly scrambles onto his front, into the guard of O’Callaghan, and drives down with forearms to the face before OC kicks him away.

*They scramble back up and OC aims a forearm at the head of his opponent but Rex ducks and immediately attempts to apply a full nelson (Masterlock). He has OC in trouble but then the Irishman pulls to the floor, underneath the legs, and ends up dropping Rex on top of him and tries to synch in a coquina clutch from nowhere. Rex fights it with big side elbows and manages to break free again.

*The crowd are applauding the technical skills of both men as they tie up again in the centre of the ring. This time OC ducks his head down and grabs the left leg of Rex. Adamson hops on the spot but doesn’t commit as O’Callaghan swipes his standing leg. He quickly twists Adamson on his stomach and tries to apply an anklelock now but Rex is able to throw all of his bodyweight forward into a roll that sends OC staggering against the ropes. Rex grabs OC’s trunks and pulls him into a rollup for a two count.

*Back up again and Rex throws himself into a roll and looks to explode with a dropkick but OC catches his legs and slams him down to mat before turning him over into a version of the “edgecator”. He has Rex’s back bent at an abnormal angle and the Australian is yelling out in pain as O’Callaghan tries to bend him into submission. Rex is in the hold for well over a minute but manages to fight the pain and drag himself to the ropes for a break. O’Callaghan releases and Rex rolls under the bottom rope for a moment.

*The commentators are talking about how Rex’s skills were unmatched in the amateur ranks but he may have met his match here tonight in the “Golden One” O’Callaghan. OC mockingly holds the ropes open for Rex as he clambers back up inside. They circle for another lockup but this time Rex reacts quicker with a boot to the gut and a big European uppercut. He whips OC off the ropes and then pops him up on the comeback before letting him fall through the air and down onto his chest in a heap. Rex immediately clambers onto the back of O’Callaghan and pulls his arms into place for a camel clutch. OC’s shouts of pain fill the air as Rex yanks back on his head and really extends the pressure in the back. The hold is locked in tight but OC somehow manages to shift his body so that he comes underneath Rex and uses his legs to pull him down to the mat. O’Callaghan, despite the pain, then twists out and ends up with a liontamer locked in. Rex is able to turn his body out and ends up on his back before dragging OC down into an inside cradle for a two.

*Jeff Thadeus can’t remember a more even technical masterpiece in a long time. Both men get up and OC grabs at Rex but is shoved away. Rex then explodes with a lariat but OC catches his arm and takes him down before applying a perfect “Lebell lock” in the centre of the ring. He is really wrenching back on Rex’s head whilst tearing at the shoulder mucles. Adamson is in agony and he contemplates giving up several times but is able to turn his body so he can hook the bottom rope with his boot, forcing another break.

*Rex staggers against the ropes and takes a breather but OC isn’t resting. He bounces off the opposite side and returns with a 619 but Adamson is waiting for him and catches his legs before launching him off the ropes and catches him with a snap powerbomb. Rex quickly spins OC over onto his front and applies an STF as the crowd are on their feet again. The commentators are waxing lyrical about what we are witnessing here between two young upstarts. OC is clearly struggling under the pressure being applied and he seems to fade out of consciousness. The referee checks his arm but he answers on two and then somehow is able to drag himself to the ropes.

*Rex backs up in the corner, breathing deep, and he motions for OC to stand up before he charges across for the “Gore”, only to be taken down by a drop toe hold. OC tries to apply the figure four leglock but Rex kicks him away. OC runs back in but is tilt-a-whirled out onto his feet and then launches into a huge release German suplex. He stumbles up again and Rex plants him with a huge belly to belly slam (ala Ken Shamrock) for a two count.

*OC gets up and Rex lights him up with brutal chops (ala WALTER) which have the crowd wincing. OC’s chest is reddened and he hunches over as Rex whips him off the ropes and looks to press him up but OC reacts in midair with a snap knee to the side of the head. Rex is off balance as OC grabs him and nails a snap dragon suplex. Rex rolls over onto his knees as O’Callaghan grabs his arms and pulls him into a brutal knee to face (Young Bucks Style)…..Rex flops onto his back as O’Callaghan heads for the corner. The Irishman launches off and lands a frogsplash but Rex kicks out.

*The noise levels are huge in the arena as the commentators talk up a potential match of the year candidate. OC stalks Rex’s every move and then attempts to put him in a coquina clutch and lift him into a slam but Rex stands firm and then rushes backwards, squashing his opponent in the corner. Rex staggers toward centre, looking to regain some composure, as OC runs out toward him but eats a huge lariat to the throat. Rex then summons strength to bench OC over his head and he drops him into a sickening spinebuster/spear (ala Goldberg) but his opponent kicks out again.

*Rex stands over his opponent and he lowers the straps on his singlet before grabbing OC’s leg and he pulls him up into a devastating “Stretch muffler” submission. O’Callaghan’s whole body is bent around the shoulders of Rex, twisting him out of shape, and he yells in pain. Rex is really ramping up the pressure but it is clear he is struggling with the pace of the match. OC amazingly shows core strength to sit himself up and he pulls himself onto the shoulders of Rex, much to the crowd’s amazement. OC is now in an electric chair position as Rex drops him out and catches him into a German suplex (Croyt’s Wrath) for a two count.

*Rex spits in frustration as he beckons OC back up and he scoops him on his shoulders for the “Fire/Thunder Driver” but O’Callaghan kicks his legs and drops off back before landing a discus forearm to the spine which sends Rex staggering across the ropes. OC then nails the 619 and he throws his arms in the air before springboarding back in with a 360 splash that lands but only gets a two count.

*A “this is awesome” chant rings all around as OC heads for the corner again and he scores with a flying elbow to the chest. He then listens to the roar of the crowd before grabbing the legs of Rex and he tries to turn him over into the sharpshooter. Rex is squirming and fighting before he manages to boot the knees of OC out, taking him down with him. Rex then spins his body and grabs O’Callaghan’s arm before applying a brutal “Regal stretch”. O’Callaghan is once again at the mercy of his opponent and looks in real danger of losing the match but once more he shifts his body, unbalancing Rex, and manages to pull Rex on top of him so he can apply a grounded cobra clutch.

*Rex is thrashing from side to side as O’Callaghan tries to hold on and tighten his grip around the windpipe. They continue to fight it out on the mat until Adamson is able to throw his head back and catches OC in the face. He pulls clear and staggers back up as O’Callaghan does the same. Rex pumps forward and lands a kick to OC’s gut before trying to scoop him up but O’Callaghan elbows his way free. O’Callaghn waits for Rex to turn around and pulls his legs out from under him and tries for the sharpshooter but Rex scrambles for the ropes before it can be applied.

*The commentators talk about how close we must be to the time limit and the competitors will have to throw caution to the wind. The audience are applauding as both men stand and talk a little trash. They meet head on and trade shots until OC rakes the eyes of Rex and laughs at his handiwork. He then grabs Rex’s arm and whips him toward the turnbuckle but Adamson is still to strong and reverses. OC hits the corner, chest first, and staggers out as Rex looks for a back suplex. O’Callaghan back flips over Rex’s shoulder and synches in a coquina clutch but Rex drops to one knee and launches OC over his shoulder. They both rush up and sprint forward, Rex looks for the “Gore” as OC leaps in for a knee and there is an almighty collision in mid-flight. Both men are down in a heap.

Jeff Thadeus is sitting in front of the camera in a pre recorded segment, with a modest background behind him. The only portion of colour comes from a 6CWF logo positioned just off centre. Thadeus shuffles some papers and then talks into the camera.

JT: Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with an exclusive interview with a new acquistion for 6CWF. Many of you will know the man I'm talking to so he needs no further introduction. My guest at this time, Antony "Amazing" Grace.

The camera pans to see Grace awkwardly sitting next to Thadeus and looking far less than amazing. His hair is sleeked back and it is clear from his forehead that he has had some cosmetic work done. He has dark glasses on and an open topped shirt, with an abundance of silver rings on his fingers. He tries to sit there with an air of coolness, but isn't carrying it off. Thadeus waits for some sort of reply, and when none comes, he quickly moves on.

JT: Antony, its been a while since you have been around 6CWF, and a lot has gone on in that time. I'd like to start however with a quote from a source inside this organisation. "Antony Grace is a ticking time bomb that has exploded and reset itself too many times already. By given him a platform to fail spectacularly as he has done already in the last 6 months, 6CWF might be attracting short term viewers eager to see the freak show that is Grace's life. But long term, he will alinate both fans and fighters alike who see through his inclusion as simply a way for him to stay relevant in a world that is already tired of his escapades".

Grace smirks and rubs his nose. He looks around him, perhaps looking for help off camera, before turning back to Thadeus.

AG: That's a hell of a quote to start with. I'm not going into what some unseen individual feels about me. That person can join the trolls online. 6CW has asked for me to return. It's no big thing and I'm not expecting a parade or even a decent backdrop. I mean you say exclusive but I read that I was going to have this conversation with you this morning in the dirtsheets.

Grace shrugs.

AG: If people don't like me then they can join a very long queue....

Thadeus looks a bit awkward and tries to sell Grace's hiring more.

JT: Your arrival is intriguing however considering the last few years of headlines, some of which have had nothing to do with wrestling.

Grace takes a sip of water.

AG: Yeah, and I'm sure you are going to tell me about it....

JT: Well.....you had a very publicised and expensive divorce with your ex wife and your daughters have stated they want nothing to do with you after your multiple affairs. The carefully crafted image you had in Hollywood is, to quote TMZ, "lying as rubble at the feet of coke craving megalomaniac". Your last movie, wrote by yourself, was panned by being demeaning to women and disrespectful to a range of minorities. You lost a reported $2 million dollars on it as well as the respect of a global fan base......

Grace talks over Thadeus and waves a dismissive hand.

AG: Jeff you are a wrestling commentator, so don't freakin' use me to broaden your career. Stick to the script.

JT: But you can't argue that these parts of your life could impact your role here and....

AG: Of course I will argue, you're speaking some rehersed lines that I've heard and disproved constantly. If you want to state the same old lies.....

The atmosphere becomes more heated as the two men talk over each other.

JT: So you didn't lose $2 million dollars.....

AG: I lost some money yes.

JT: ....and your family haven't disowned you?

AG: My personal life is no-one's business.

JT:....and you don't have a well documented drug habit?

Grace holds his hands together and sits forward in his chair.

AG: Look Jeff, you can Piers Morgan this interview all you want but you will end up talking to an empty chair.

Thadeus takes the hint and looks down at his papers.

JT: Let's talk about wrestling then...

Grace takes another sip of water.

AG: Please do.

JT: Why did you recently no show a Legends event, where you were the much lauded headline act?

Grace carefully puts the water down.

AG: That was unfortunate and I have already apologised. I had injured myself working out the day of the show and I didn't want to compete until I was 100% healthy.

JT: The promoters of that event are suing you for loss of earnings and have branded you unprofessional, immoral and totally unsuitable for the wrestling business or public life."

Grace smirks.

AG: I would argue against all of that apart from immoral.

JT: You find the situation humourous?

Grace shrugs.

AG: I find the situation not worth my time. My doctors can show I was told not to compete, which makes this lawsuit irrelevant. If they have other opinions then they can air them. But don't expect me to acknowledge them.

Thadeus shakes his head.

JT: But you do acknowledge a theme here? One of attitude problems, substance abuse and lack of ability in the ring.

Grace takes another sip of water and looks clearly irritated.

AG: I haven't heard anyone questioning my ability in the ring.

JT: There were some crowd videos circulating a few months back of you struggling in a match on the indie circuit.

AG: Purely ring rust Jeff. As you have already mentioned, I've had a few things going on in my life which meant I couldn't give my wrestling career my full attention. Now I'm ready for this opportunity 6CF have given me.

Thadeus looks confused and a little annoyed but stays on track.

JT: So what exactly is this opportunity? What do you have to say to the rest of the 6CWF roster?

Grace lights a cigarette and sits back in his chair.

AG: Quite simple really. The place needs a star and now they have one. Uryu Ishida isn't going to last long as champion. JJ Johnson and Clarke James seem to be racking up legal fees. Then you have Helms, Roth, Wood, Reborn, Kent, Steel.....I mean the roster isn't brimming with top line acts. I'm a certainty when it comes to putting bums on seats whether you like me or not. VIP Promotions understands that and that's why they have hired me.

Thadeus nods.

JT: And how much of that involved the rest of the board? I personally find it peculiar, and I'm sure the fans will, that VIP Promotions have been quick to stamp down on infringements of contracts and other misdemeanours. But now they have hired someone that could make these things look insignificant in comparison.

Grace smiles and continues to smoke on his cigarette.

AG: Careful Jeff....don't let your dislike for me cloud your judgement.

JT: But you can see the double standards?

Grace puts out the cigarette and rubs his nose again.

AG: Look, that question is for Abrahams and the other flunkies. I have a contract which I signed. I'm due to have my first match very soon and then I will start on my quest for gold. If I have to prove people wrong then I will do so. If those same people continue talking about me, then it's good for 6CW, 6WF or whatever this place is called. Publicity brings business. Business brings money. I'm not asking you to be thankful but a little respect for the guy you are talking to would be appreciated. If not....stop wasting my time.

Thadeus looks perturbed as Grace adjusts his glasses and lights another cigarette.

JT: One last question for you Anthony.....do you still class yourself as "amazing"?

Grace looks down at his cigarette and blows out smoke.

AG: Guess we will all find out soon enough.

Grace gets up out of his chair before Thadeus has a chance to finish the interview and walks out of shot. Thadeus looks disgusted as the shot fades.

*Clarke James makes his way to ringside for the #1 Contenders match. He is removing his robe when “When I get down” roars out and the crowd go wild. Here is Acer and he is seriously (beeped) off. CJ looks stunned but quickly bursts forward as Acer gets in and now we have a fight on our hands. They brawl until CJ rakes the eyes and throws Acer from the ring. He drags him up and whips him but Acer reverses and sends James crashing into the steel steps.

Acer picks up the steps and smashes them into CJ’s head, leaving him slumped across one of the announce desk. Acer is up and he drags CJ to his feet before hitting a “downwards spiral” on the table but it doesn’t break. Acer drags CJ up and throws him into the ring. He looks for the rogue spear from the apron and nails it as the crowd are on their feet. Acer looks thunderous as he goes to the outside and gets a chair.

He readies to strike but CJ lands a low blow, sparking huge boos from the audience. CJ gets up and he grabs the chair before lashing it across Acer’s body several times. He beckons him up and readies for the “Faithless” but Acer elbows his way free and then he grabs the chair again…..CRACK!...it explodes over CJ’s head and cuts him. Acer wants to continue the fight as security storm the ring, followed by JJ Johnson and Alex Walker.

*Acer is doing everything he can to get at James but he is held back. There is a melee in the ring and JJ is in the middle. Acer has the chair now and he swings it over the crowd, looking for CJ, but hits JJ over the top of the head. JJ is stunned and staggered before turning on Acer and asking what the hell he is doing. Acer, though, is seeing red. CJ is escorted out onto the ramp but Acer is on the ropes and he dives off onto security and Clarke James. CJ is trying to get up and retreat as Acer climbs onto him and starts punching away. JJ is out now and he tackles Acer to the floor.

*CJ is rustling in his tights and he has the railroad spike. He wants to attack Acer with it but Alex Walker swipes it from his hands. CJ is a bloody mess as he stares at the scene in front of him. Acer is still trying to get to him but is being restrained.

The commentators debate on what has just happened and it seems likely that Clarke James is now out of the running for the European Championship. The commentators wonder what VIP Promotions and the 6CWF Board are going to do after what we just witnessed. Clarke James is standing in the entranceway now with a smirk on his face. Acer gets up but there is a wall of security on front of him. JJ rounds on Acer and is trying to calm him, Alex Walker looking concerned, as the scene ends.

*Marty Helms is interviewed by Jack Reynolds following the announcement about his match with Roth. Helms says Roth tried his best last week but his best just isn’t good enough to keep the champ down. Helms promises to be the last man standing...if it kills him doing so (you work it out)…..Scott Harris interrupts. Says that Roth will be taking that title at Against The Wall but if, by some miracle, Helms survives with his title...then his future is going to get “More Harris”.

*Backstage as a bloodied Clarke James is being escorted by security out of the building. JJ Johnson is there and he stops them so he can look at CJ. Tells him that he sealed his own fate but CJ retorts that nobody will be there to stop him at “Against The Wall”….per the no outside interference stipulation….he knows JJ loves to play the hero but he cannot save Acer from what is coming.

*The whole arena is still reeling after the brawl between Clarke James and Acer. Jeff Thadeus is guessing that Clarke James is no longer in the running to become #1 Contender and talks about how the playing field is thinning rapidly. Liam Wood is still under medical supervision after the attack backstage whilst nobody knows about Eddy Kent’s status after being named # 1 Contender to the 6CW Championships.

*Cameron Faith is the first combatant out and his hometown crowd are on their feet for his arrival. He works the audience and can be heard asking “Who’s the next champ?” before nodding his head with a smile as they chant his name. He climbs onto the ropes as the commentary team talk up his chances and how a shot at the European Championship would represent a huge boost to his career. RJ reminds us that it would also reopen one of Faith’s most personal chapters of his career by pitting him against Mike Hill once more.

*The youngster Cody Walker then bounds out to big cheers. Walker is dressed in a fluorescent yellow and purple singlet. He takes off his bandana and ties it around the head of a young child at ringside before flipping up into the ring. He offers Cameron Faith a respectful handshake. The commentators talk about Walker’s unique style and the challenge that presents to anyone in the opposite corner. They also debate on Walker’s issues with Cassidy and wonder if the newcomers are destined to clash at some point.

*Here comes Geoff Steel now. Steel looks laser focused as the cheers ring all around for him. We heard Steel’s impassioned call out of Blue Dragon earlier but as of yet no response. The commentators wonder just how much Geoff Steel’s mind is on the job at hand here tonight with his pursuit of Dragon. Jeff Thadeus reminds us that Steel is still chasing an elusive victory and that tonight’s match signifies a huge opportunity but if Steel isn’t focused on the task at hand it’s hard to imagine him getting the job done.

*Faith, Steel and Walker are all staring at one another as Eddy Kent slowly walks out onto the stage, his music drowned out by boos from the audience. Kent stands there and raises his arms as the abuse continues to rain down in torrents. The commentators are surprised Kent is here but RJ says that given Kent’s ego, that more and more championship gold he can get hold of the more satisfied he is likely to be. Kent drops down off the walkway and he slowly walks around ringside. He indicates to the referee that he can start the match as he is starting off from out here.

*The bell sounds and Cameron Faith shakes his head before sprinting to the ropes and he suicide dives out before smashing into Kent and sends him staggering back into one of the announce desks as the crowd go wild. Faith gets back up, drinking in the atmosphere of the audience, before making his way back inside.

*Steel and Walker share a respectful slap of hands and then lockup. Steel is far too strong and he is able to launch the rookie back to the corner. He runs in but Walker rolls around the corner and kicks over the top, catching Steel in the face. Walker heads up to and nails a meteora takedown. He then charges the ropes and returns with rolling thunder as the crowd go wild. Walker follows up with a standing shooting star press. Steel rolls from the ring as Faith gets back in. Walker runs at him but Faith uses his momentum to tilt-a-whirl him into a backbreaker and then a swinging neckbreaker (Ghetto Blaster) for a two.

*Faith backs up in the corner and he ushers Walker up before looking for the superkick (Act of Faith) but Walker ducks last minute and nails a poisonrana, dumping Faith on the back of his neck. Faith rolls over onto his knees and Walker runs the ropes before returning with a flying v-trigger knee. He heads for the corner and leaps up top. The cheers ring all around as Walker turns and throws himself into the coffin drop (Highwind). He gets back up to make the count when Eddy Kent almost kicks his head off with a brogue kick (Genesis kick)

*The crowd are booing as Kent just stands there and smirks. He beckons the camera in and he says “That’s how easy it is. One kick and I’m the number one contender. But I’ve got bigger fish to fry….I’m shooting for the stars. When I land that kick on Uryu Ishida, you are looking at the next 6CW Champion…..deal with it”. The audience are stunned as Kent backs to the ropes and climbs out onto the apron instead of going for the pinfall. He struts across the rampway toward the entrance and then raises his arms up in the air. He stands and motions a belt around his waist when Uryu appears and superkicks him in the back of the head, drawing a massive response from the fans. Uryu drags a dazed Kent up and he stares at him before nailing a “Spanish Fly” on the solid steel entranceway. He looks around at the crowd, who are chanting his name, and then he points up at the platform above the entranceway. The commentators are talking about the devastation we saw from up there last week but Ishida is already scaling. He finds himself over ten feet above the entrance before throwing himself into the “Split Second” that thunders down on top of Kent. RJ says Uryu is paying Kent back for two weeks’ worth of attacks as they hype what promises to be one hell of a championship match at Against The Wall.

*Geoff Steel has rolled back in the ring and he watches as Faith and Walker slowly start to get up. Faith is the first to rise as Steel crashes into him with a spear and hooks the legs but Faith kicks out on the count of two. Steel gets up and he beckons Faith to his feet before scooping him up. He runs him out for a powerslam but Faith kicks off and lands on his feet. Steel turns and Faith looks for the superkick (Act of Faith) but Steel catches his foot and kicks out his other leg. “Steelworks” is applied centre ring and Faith is in all sorts of trouble. The submission looks imminent as Cody Walker detonates a springboard knee strike into Steel’s face, breaking the hold.

*Steel rolls from the ring and rests against the ringside barrier, holding his jaw, as Walker climbs out onto the apron. He works the audience and then spins off into a legdrop (ala RVD) that crashes Steel down on the barrier and leaves him in a heap. Walker hobbles back up and he climbs onto the apron and goes high. He waits for Faith to start standing up and leaps through the air for the flying fame-ass-er (Howling Moon) but Faith dodges and sends him crashing into the canvass. Walker is sitting on the mat as Faith punt kicks him in the face and then goes to the corner himself. Flashbulbs go off as the double rotation moonsault “Leap of faith” lands. Faith hooks the leg and the three is academic until Steel pulls him from the ring and launches him over the barrier and into the crowd, knocking down a couple of fans.

*Steel raises a hand, apologetically, and then slides back in. Walker is slowly reaching his feet as Steel pushes him back into the ropes and then pops him up into a snapping powerbomb on the canvass. He thinks over his next move and then heads for the corner. He lands a huge flying headbutt to the chest, driving all the wind from Walker, and then rises. He gives a signal to the audience and then positions the rookie for the “Bladecutter” piledriver.

*The crowd are roaring as Blue Dragon rises from the melee in the crowd and climbs over the barricade. He has his “Gauntlet” glove on again and is laughing as he waits for Steel to turn around and then he crashes another huge punch into his face. Dragon is all over Steel with stomps, brutality flowing from every kick, before he rags him up and launches him through the ropes and into the ringpost. Steel’s head hits hard and then he falls to the outside. Dragon follows and he can be heard telling Steel “You were never my target, Geoff….you weren’t even on my radar...but you had to keeping talking and pushing, and rubbing me up the wrong way….a man like me, I can’t afford to let that kind of talk go unpunished….I can’t be seen to let things like that slide…..so now, now you’re going to have to pay….now you are going to have to see that there are consequences for your actions”…..The crowd watch on as BD shows immense power to scoop Steel off the floor in a gutwrench and then ploughs him through one of the announce desks with the “Deathnote” powerbomb. Dragon just stands there and stares down at the broken form of Geoff Steel. “It’s over now, Geoff….this, this is where it ends….do not give me a reason to make this worse”. Security can be seen rushing to ringside as Dragon steps back over the barricade into the crowd. The ringside doctor is checking on Steel as the commentators are stunned by what just transpired. We were supposed to have a six pack challenge tonight and somehow we are down to just two.

*Cameron Faith is back up on the ropes and he is preparing for a flying elbow drop when Walker runs to the ropes and he springs off the middle and wraps his legs around Faith’s shoulders before pulling him off into a rana clutch facebuster from on high. Walker is contemplating his next move and he spins from the corner for the “Masamune” (trouble in paradise kick) but Faith ducks. Faith looks for a back suplex but Walker flips out and attempts the “Ultima Weapon” (one winged angel) but Faith rolls down the front into a pinning combo for two. They scramble back up and Walker runs at Faith but he sidesteps and launches him over the ropes. Walker shows amazing athleticism to flip onto his feet on the apron but then turns and eats a superkick (Act of Faith) that sends him flying to the outside.

*The commentators are talking about how Faith may be the only man standing but there are no DQ and no count-outs under these rules so he needs to get someone back in the ring.