6CWF Presents Proving Grounds Results - September 18th (Episode 13)

*We head out to ringside for opening bout and GazzyD makes his entrance to a standing ovation from the crowd in attendance. The commentators remind us of what went down at Beachfront Brawl in regards to Gazzy/Plague and then Gazzy costing Grace and Reborn the 6CW Championship. JT expects Gazzy’s opponent to go for the jugular here tonight but RJ refers to the meeting with Alex Walker and how they need to be careful of future conduct. JT also remarks on how Gazzy seems “brighter than ever”.

*Anthony Grace arrives and he doesn’t look happy. JT wonders whether it is the fact he has missed out on the battle royale later or the fine he has received and the “injustice” he is feeling. We get a shot of the referee now and RJ informs us that the official “Todd Fry” was injured by Grace during the melee at Beachfront Brawl. The commentators now talk about the well documented “meltdown” of Anthony Grace following Beachfront Brawl. JT admits a real growing concern in 6CWF for Grace’s well-being and wonders whether management will choose to step in at some point. RJ agrees that Grace is in a very precarious place right now and wonders if there is any way back for him. They both remark that despite what has happened, Grace, surprisingly, looks sober tonight. JT says that a random drug test will do that to someone.

*Grace circles the ring and refuses to play ball for the first few moments. He climbs onto the apron and then drops back off. The crowd are booing him as he continues to stall for time. Eventually he clambers up inside but starts arguing with the referee over something minute. Grace is up in the referee’s face now and Gazzy comes over to warn him off which allows Grace to sucker punch him, starting proceedings.

*Grace rocks Gazzy back to the corner now and unloads with a couple of chops but Gazzy grabs him and reverse position before unloading with chops and forearm strikes. The referee backs Gazzy away but he comes back in and Grace rakes at his eyes. Grace then rakes the back of his opponent before whipping him off the ropes and sends him high into a backdrop. Gazzy is up in the corner as Grace cracks him with a running clothesline and then delivers a ten punch combo.

*Grace drops down and looks for a running bulldog but Gazzy stops short and counters with a back suplex. He gets up and runs the ropes before returning with a low dropkick to the head as Grace gets to a knee. Gazzy then rolls out on the apron and looks for a springboard 450 but lands across the knees of his foe. Grace is up now and he nails a Russian legsweep for a two count.

*Grace chokes Gazzy and uses the referee’s count before breaking. He stomps all over his opponent and then drags him up by the hair and chucks him in the corner. Grace stomps at the midsection before lifting Gazzy up top. He climbs to join him and looks for a superplex but Gazzy fights back and counters with an inverted suplex that slams Grace back down onto the canvass from on high. Gazzy sets himself and nails a “spinal tap” but Grace kicks out on two.

*Gazzy signals for “Deep Impact” but Grace swipes his legs and stomps down on his chest. He catapults Gazzy to the corner but he lands on the middle rope. Gazzy then springs up top and twists back with a crossbody but Grace rolls through with a handful of tights, only for the referee to spot it. The official warns Grace but he doesn’t seem to care before he boots Gazzy in the head.

*Grace drags Gazzy up for a suplex but Gazzy flips out back onto his feet and runs the ropes, only to return into a jumping back elbow to the mouth from Grace. Grace looks annoyed and then runs the ropes and comes back with a running somersault neckbreaker (ala Ace Austin) but Gazzy kicks out on two.

*Grace pushes his hair from his face now and backs up in the corner. He signals for the “Blockbuster” kick but Gazzy ducks it and nails a “skull crushing finale” counter but only gets a two. Grace rolls out on the apron and tries to stand but Gazzy springs off the ropes and nails a dropkick (ala Jericho) which sends Grace tumbling to the outside. The referee tries to prevent Gazzy from getting from the ring and that allows Grace to grab his head and guillotine him across the top.

*Grace rolls back in and he scoops Gazzy onto his shoulders and spins him out into TKO but once again Gazzy manages to kick out. Grace once again is up in the referee’s face and whining about the count. He then grabs Gazzy by the head and runs him forward before launching him toward the turnbuckle. Gazzy goes over the top turnbuckle and slams, ribs first, into the ringpost and falls to the outside. The commentators talk about Grace’s new vicious side.

*The referee wants to check on Gazzy but Grace follows and drags Gazzy up before nailing an apron powerbomb. He slings Gazzy back in the ring and makes the cover but Gazzy draws cheers by somehow kicking out. Grace goes to the corner now and looks for the huge moonsault but Gazzy somehow rolls free, sending his foe crashing into the mat.

*They both rise and Gazzy nails a dropkick. They get up again and Grace looks for a clothesline but Gazzy ducks and then snaps off a hurricanrana which sends Grace into the turnbuckle and then back out into the “history maker” (inverted twist of fate) for a two count. Gazzy looks for the “starship pain” but takes knees to the gut on landing.

*Grace scoops Gazzy into a crunching backbreaker and then sets for “Thunderstruck”. He runs out into it but Gazzy moves at the final second and nails a standing moonsault for a two. Gazzy sets for “Deep Impact” again but Grace runs him back into the corner. He nails three shoulder thrusts and then lifts Gazzy high for a superplex and nails it but still Gazzy won’t give in. Grace shoves the official now but takes a push back. He smirks and looks ready to punch the referee but turns away.

*Grace circles Gazzy now and places him in a sleeper hold. Gazzy is waving his arms frantically and looks in big trouble but he stumbles to the corner and uses the ropes to push himself backward and over the top of Grace for a modified pin. The referee makes a very quick three count and Gazzy takes the W.

*Grace is throwing a fit in the ring as the referee rolls out to raise Gazzy’s arm in victory. The commentators give props to both men on a great match and JT believes Grace’s actions and attitude both tonight and at Beachfront Brawl has come back to haunt him. RJ agrees that the referee was probably holding a grudge and although he should remain professional, he can’t be blamed for wanting payback.

*Gazzy continues to celebrate the win and makes sure to hop the barricade to walk through the fan section. Grace continues to remonstrate about what has gone down but his complaints are falling on deaf ears.

*There is big hype in the building for Engel Harlequin’s first match back as well as Blue Dragon’s first “Proving Grounds” performance since returning. Cameron Faith makes his entrance first and is met by a hero’s welcome after his heroics at Beachfront Brawl. We get a VT reminder of him saving Geoff Steel from the exploding barbed wire deathmatch. Faith rolls into the ring and waits.

*Liam Wood is also given a rousing ovation, albeit it with a few boos, and we get a recap of his brutal clash with Vincent Costello. The commentators talk about Wood’s “dark side” and how the Costello feud brought out the violence. JT talks about Emmy and Thunder being worried and how facing someone like Engel Harlequin is going to only push Wood further.

*Blue Dragon arrives and he is still showing many signs of the savagery that took place between he and Steel. Dragon pauses at the base of the ring and just stares at Cameron Faith. RJ reminds us of their friendship during 6WF but that Faith was always aware of BD and Logan Kincade’s “psychotic tendencies”.

*We await Engel Harlequin to get the match underway. He comes from the crowd and rolls in behind before nailing a lariat to the back of Liam Wood’s head. Faith looks to intervene but BD rushes in and tackles him to the corner. Dragon unloads with shoulder thrusts and right hands whilst the Engel/Wood fight spills outside of the ring.

*Engel smashes Wood’s head off the steel steps and then drags him around to the announce area and lashes his skull against the “Social Media” desk. Wood stumbles away toward the steel steps once more as Engel charges him but Wood moves and sends Harlequin, knees first, into the steel and over the top. Wood is thinking of a “Psycho Crusher” on the solid flooring but Faith backdrops Blue Dragon over the top rope to break his concentration. Faith then runs the ropes and returns with a flying double suicide dive on both Engel and BD.

*Faith throws BD back in the ring as the referee restores order and sends Wood and Engel to their respective corners. Faith goes up high and leaps off with an axe handle to the back of Dragon’s head before attempting an Irish whip but BD reverses. Dragon chases in but Faith drives feet up and knocks him back to the centre. Faith sets for the superkick but Engel yanks his hair from the apron. The distraction allows Dragon to charge into Faith with a huge knee to the gut and then launches him across ring with an overhead throw. He rags Faith back up and suplexes him into the air before transitioning out into a hard powerbomb for a two.

*BD stomps continuously on the back of Faith and then offers a tag to Engel. Harlequin looks overjoyed as he grabs Faith’s arms and pulls his head up so he can kick repeatedly at his face (ala Daniel Bryan). He drags Faith up in a front facelock and drives knees at his gut before whipping him off the ropes and stomps on his gut as he gets back. Faith is doubled over as Harlequin runs the ropes and returns with a stiff running neckbreaker for a two. Engel drops into full mount and pummels at the head of Faith until the referee forces a break.

*There is a dark look between Wood and Engel. Engel is smirking as he waits for Faith to rise and then pulls him into the “Self Fulfilling Prophecy” but Faith swings out and nails a pele kick which sits Engel down. Faith crawls for the cover but Dragon is back in the ring and leaps into a horrid stomp across the back of Faith to stop his forward momentum. Wood complains but the referee holds him back. Engel is back up now and he drags Faith to the ropes and dumps him there before running the opposite side and returns with a leaping splash across the spine (ala Bossman).

*Dragon is tagged back in now and he whips Faith into the turnbuckle with serious power. He trash talks Faith now and warns him about “interfering in business”. He drags Faith up but the Scotsman responds with gut shots and then knife edge chops. He runs the ropes but returns into a huge big boot. He staggers back up and BD drags him into a swinging sidewalk slam for two. The commentators remark on how much Faith has been dominated so far and he badly needs a tag.

*BD sets for the “Deathnote” now but Faith kicks his feet and falls off the back. He staggers to the corner and Dragon chases in but Faith goes low with a dropkick to the knees and rolls away before leaping across and tagging Wood. Wood storms the ring and drops Dragon with a huge clothesline. He beckons him back up and nails a discus forearm smash that knocks him into the corner and follows up with a helluva kick. Dragon is groggy as he staggers out and Wood kicks him in the gut. Wood sets for the “Manson Driver” but again Harlequin attacks him from behind.

*Engel is laughing as BD underhooks Wood’s arms and flips him into another powerbomb, leaving him flat. Harlequin beams as he is offered the tag. He shocks everyone by climbing the ropes and he waits for Wood to rise before diving at him with a crossbody. Wood shows great strength to catch Engel and looks to throw him up on his shoulders but Harlequin bites at the head of his foe and drags clear before snapping him down with a spinebuster as he returns. Wood kicks out on two.

*Engel wants the “Self Fulfilling Prophecy” again but Wood headbutts him to break his hold and then runs the ropes for momentum but BD drives a knee through the ropes into the spine. Wood spins and nails Dragon with a right hand but that allows Engel to clatter him from behind and drags him into a huge back suplex driver that dumps Wood on the back of his head. Faith is trying to will Wood on as Engel drags him up and goes “Big Top” with the Tiger Driver attempt but Wood lands out and kicks Harlequin in the gut and counters with the “Manson Driver”.

*Wood crawls for the tag and is inches away when Dragon pulls Faith off the apron and then launches him across the announce desks and into the security railing. Dragon has a steel chair now and is readying to use it as the referee climbs out and pulls it from him. In the ring, Liam Wood has the brass knucks back and he drills Engel in the mouth with them and makes the cover but Harlequin kicks out when the referee returns to make the cover.

*Wood looks for the “Psycho Crusher” but Engel moves. Wood chases but Harlequin rolls away and allows Dragon to run in and nail a spear. They drag Wood up now and Dragon pulls him into position for a piledriver. Engel runs the ropes and nails a shining wizard to Wood’s face before BD plants him on his head. The three count looks a cert but Faith comes off the top with an elbow drop to break it up.

*BD is angry and rushes in as Faith pulls down the top rope and sends him flying to the outside. Harlequin attempts an attack but Faith ducks and nails the “Ghetto blaster” combo (backbreaker into swinging neckbreaker). Faith rolls out on the apron so he can reach over and tag Wood and then he climbs high and nails the “Act of Faith” (double rotation moonsault) but Dragon returns and makes the save.

*Dragon pummels Faith now and drags him up for the “Deathnote” but Faith scrambles and manages to fall over the ropes onto the apron. He nails a step-up kick now, knocking BD back, and prepares to leap back in as Wood runs over for the attack but BD sidesteps and Wood ends up delivers a flying spear through the ropes on Faith, taking them both to the outside. Dragon laughs now as he rolls out and he drags Faith up and sends him head-first into the steel steps. He then gutwrenches him up and powerbombs him against the ringside barrier, further adding to Faith’s discomfort.

*BD throws Faith back in the ring and Engel Harlequin drills him with the “Self-Fulfilling Prophecy” for the three count. Engel rolls from the ring to further engage Liam Wood now. He drags him to the announce area again and throws Wood on top of the “Social Media” desk. He climbs up with him and is looking for a piledriver but Wood counters with a backdrop. The table doesn’t break but Engel is laughing. Wood climbs onto the ringside barrier now and he leaps into the air and crashes down on top of Harlequin with an elbow to the heart that breaks the table.

*Blue Dragon is back in the ring and has his “Gauntlet” glove on. He drops on top of Cameron Faith and nails ten unanswered punches to the head that leaves Faith in a bloody mess. The commentators talk about how this is a message from Dragon to Faith that he does not appreciate anyone meddling in his business.

*We then get a shot of Liam Wood standing over Harlequin amidst the wreckage of the table. Engel is doubled up, obviously hurt, but he looks up at Wood and grins. Wood looks annoyed as he runs in again and punts Engel in the ribs. The commentators truly believe Wood is being dragged somewhere he doesn’t want to go.

*The challenger is the first out and he is greeted by a huge ovation from the crowd in the arena. Cody Walker is dressed in a gold and black singlet. He bounces down the ramp and he hands over his headband to a young fan before making sure to stop and greet many of his younger supporters. He touches his heart in appreciation of the crowd support as he hops into the ring. JT believes Cody Walker may be “one of the most likeable superstars in history”. RJ recaps on Cody’s amazing showing at “Beachfront Brawl” and wonders if he is ready to capture championship gold for the first time in his career.

*Daniel Reilly and Oliver Keane come out onto the stage and are hit by a wall of boos. Reilly laughs it off and holds the European Championship in the air, taunting the audience. Oliver Keane is clapping and we hear comments such as “Just another day” and “This boy isn’t even on your level”. Reilly slithers into the ring and he sizes Cody up as he hands over the title to the referee.

*Reilly continues to look Cody up and down as the bell sounds and then he, disrespectfully, shoves the youngster in the face. The crowd boo and Reilly laughs. Cody comes back and Reilly fires a kick at his stomach but Walker catches it and then nails a stepover heel kick which prompts a big response from the fans. Reilly gets up and Cody dropkicks him into the ropes before leaping in the air and drops him with a heel kick as he comes forward. Reilly rolls from the ring and is annoyed.

*Keane tries to talk to the champ as Cody runs to the corner and up the turnbuckle. He then front flips off to the outside and takes Reilly down again as the crowd cheer. Cody drags Reilly up and throws him against the ringside barrier before jumping back on the apron. He leaps off with a twisting legdrop (ala RVD) but Keane drags Reilly away, causing Cody to land badly.

*Reilly is back smiling now as he stomps down on the challenger and then delivers a suplex on the hard flooring. He dismisses Cody and orders the referee to count as he slides back in the ring. Walker gets up on seven and begins climbing through the ropes. Reilly grabs the young man and drags him through the middle for a hangman’s DDT but Cody steps off the ropes just in time and quickly floats around the back and drags Reilly into a schoolboy for a two.

*They scramble up and Cody runs the ropes but Reilly pops him up as he comes back, only for Walker to nail a dropkick in mid-flight. Back to their feet and Cody cartwheels out of Reilly’s grasp before running the ropes and returning with a slingblade. Cody rolls to the corner and leaps up top before flying off with the “Highwind” (Coffin Drop). A three count is coming but Keane places Reilly’s foot on the bottom rope.

*Cody looks disappointed but beckons Reilly to his feet and scoops him up on the shoulders. He looks for the “Dolphin Kick” (fireman’s lift into a pele kick) but Reilly drops off back and nails an inverted headlock backbreaker. He then leaps up and nails a kneedrop for good measure but only gets two. He drags Cody up and lifts him into a big time vertical suplex and then heads for the corner. He prepares for a frogsplash but Cody is up and he springs off the ropes and up top, pulling Reilly off the top with a ‘rana clutch facebuster for a very near fall.

*Cody signals for “Masamune” (Trouble in paradise) but Reilly ducks it and snaps off a German suplex, only for Cody to flip out on his feet. Cody springs off the ropes and nails a disaster kick and follows up with “rolling thunder” for another two count. JT and RJ are raving on Walker’s performance as the crowd cheer him on. He heads to the corner again and leaps high. He waits for Reilly to stand and then jumps for “Meteorain” (Flying DDT) but Reilly jumps up and greets him with a heavy dropkick. Reilly then flips him up and drops him into a fallout neckbreaker for another two,

*Reilly sets for the “RKO” now but Cody counters into a backslide. Reilly rolls out of it and looks for a punt kick but Cody dodges it and leaps onto Reilly’s back before rolling backward into a modified pin for two. They scramble up again and Reilly dodges Cody and sends him off the ropes before twisting him into a powerslam on the comeback. He heads to the corner and this time he nails the frogsplash but Cody kicks out. Reilly looks angry now as he complains to the referee.

*He goes for the RKO again but Cody counters into a poisonrana and then runs the ropes and nails a flying “V-trigger” knee. He then heads out onto the apron and prepares to springboard but Keane grabs his leg. Cody kicks off and then moonsaults off the apron and takes him out. Cody climbs back up but Reilly slams a knee into his head and drags him through the ropes into a hangman’s DDT but allows Cody to get a foot on the rope to break the pin.

*Reilly grabs the ankle and looks for a submission but Cody flips out with a mule kick under the chin. Reilly is rocked and Cody tries to lift him into an electric chair for the “Ultima Weapon” (One Winged Angel) but Reilly drops off the back and counters with a bridged German for two. They get up and Reilly slams a European uppercut under the chin and whips Cody off the ropes. Walker baseball slides through the champion’s legs on the comeback and bounces back off the opposite side. Reilly leaps for a hurricanrana but Cody catches him and dumps him down before turning it into a “Styles clash” for a very near two.

*A “This is awe-some” chant rings all around as Cody heads for the corner. He climbs up and prepares for the “Howling Moon” (Flying Fame-A55er) as Reilly falls into the referee and distracts him. Keane is back on the apron and he swipes the legs of Cody as the crowd boo. Keane drops down as Reilly heads over now and delivers a superplex for a nearfall. He sets for the “RKO” once more and Cody pushes him away. Reilly runs back at him for a clothesline but Cody ducks under and springs onto the ropes but Oliver Keane trips him. Reilly takes advantage with a huge “RKO” for the three count.

*The commentators pay homage to Cody Walker and his performance whilst condemning the champion and JT says “Without Oliver Keane we’d have a new champ tonight”. Reilly celebrates as though he did all the hard work himself and mocks Cody Walker before climbing from the ring with his belt. Walker receives a standing ovation from the fans whilst the commentators hype his future.

*Major hype in the arena as we prepare for the “Battle Royal” to determine the next contender for Eddy Kent’s 6WF World Heavyweight Championship. Rex Adamson makes his way down to ringside to sit with Henry and Harold Lloyd on the “Social Media” desk as the commentators hype Rex using the “Key to the Kingdom” by the end of next week’s show.

*The entrances are underway and then Jerome Dubois springs an attack on Mike Hill. He slams him into the steel frames of the entranceway before delivering a “Go Flasher” suplex/slam on the steel stage. Medics are called and the commentators don’t believe Hill will be able to compete. They cite the argument and slap that took place between Hill and Dubois at Beachfront Brawl as the reasoning behind the assault.

*Dubois gets to ringside and Rex Adamson stands and stares at him (obviously respect has been built between Hill and Rex). Dubois smirks and laughs Rex’s attention off before climbing up inside the ring.

*We are underway and all participants are looking for an opening to begin proceedings. There is brawling all over the ring and then Dicey Reilly gives the crowd something to cheer as he attempts a big boot on Dubois but the Frenchmen ducks and Robin Reborn takes the full brunt. Reborn goes over the top and attempts to skin the cat but Dicey runs the ropes and returns with a second boot that sends him flying off the apron. Reborn again shows amazing agility to land on the ringside barrier. He mocks the crowd but Dicey rolls under the bottom rope and swipes his legs so he falls on the floor. Dicey smirks as Reborn throws a fit. We see Reborn demanding a phone from one of his entourage (situated in the front row) and he is making calls as he leaves ringside

*O’Callaghan nails Cassidy with a 619 and is preparing to spring back in with a frogsplash but Cerberus unleashes an uppercut that drops the Irishman to the outside for the second elimination. Cerberus then shows his dominance as he delivers chokeslams to every member of the match, leaving himself and Tyler Roth. Roth and Cerberus then engage in a brawl that has near eliminations for both.

*Scott Harris thinks he has eliminated Jerome Dubois but the Frenchmen goes through the middle rope to the outside. Rex Adamson is smirking as Dubois gets up and confronts him. They have words but then Dubois backs away and heads back to the ring. James McManus is having a good spell and he nails Dicey with a death valley driver. He prepares for the “MK Ultra” but Cassidy clatters into him and bundles him over the ropes. The commentators are talking about how Cassidy has cost McManus two title opportunities in two weeks. McManus looks annoyed as he walks backstage.

*Cassidy is full of himself now and he hits Tyler Roth with the “Purification” elbow. He is trying to haul the big man up when Mike Hill returns to the fray and dropkicks Cassidy in the back, sending him over the top. Cassidy’s eyes are full of malice and fire as Hill kneels and stares at him. Hill then gets up and eats a spear from Dubois. The crowd boo as Dubois throws Hill over the top. Dubois isn’t done and he rolls out to continue the assault but is shoved over by Rex Adamson. Adamson beckons Dubois for a fight. Dubois throws a right hand but Rex blocks and headbutts him before throwing him back in the ring.

*Dubois looks furious but has no time as Scott Harris spins him around and nails a codebreaker and then Tyler Roth nails a huge discus lariat. They both drag the Frenchmen up and dump him over the ropes. Rex Adamson helps up Mike Hill and there is a knowing respect between them. Jerome Dubois is sat up now and looks apoplectic at what he has seen.

*We are down to the final four. Harris, Cerberus, Roth and Dicey are in opposite corners and they rush forward and begin to brawl. Harris looks for the “Shot in the Dark” on Dicey but Reilly jumps over the back and lands a kick to the gut. Reilly prepares for the “Craicdown” but Harris backdrops him over the ropes. Dicey lands on the apron and is ready to get back in when Marty Helms jumps the barricade. Helms pulls Dicey off the apron (eliminating him) and drills him in the gut with a nightstick. Helms runs Dicey forward and smashes his head against the ringpost, busting him.

*The arena is going wild as Helms grabs a steel chair now and he beckons Dicey up again before unloading with a devastating headshot. Dicey is a busted mess as Helms kneels over him. He pulls Dicey’s head up and lands brutal punches as security pour out to separate them. Helms is yelling “We ain’t (beeping) done” as he is escorted away and Dicey is given medical attention. The commentators talk up the clash and JT says “It was only a matter of time before Helms and Dicey went to war”.

*Back in the ring and Tyler Roth jumps out of a chokeslam from Cerberus and nails him with a huge spinebuster. Scott Harris is there now and the two friends share a look and then focus on the monster. They drag him up and look for the elimination but here is Cara and she sprays a red mist into both men’s faces. Cerberus shows his monstrous ability by landing a double chokeslam on both. He stares at both now and decides to drag Scott Harris up and scores with the “Death Bell Tolls” (the commentators believe he is targeting Harris because he is still annoyed about being pinned by “The Sharpshooter).

*Cara is cackling now as Cerberus drags Harris’ deadweight up and drags him to the ropes. He is ready for the elimination when Tyler Roth sprints over and he leaps at Cerberus with a huge tackle that sends both men over the top to the outside. Scott Harris just drops to his knees, barely aware of what is happening, as he is declared the winner of the match.

*Cara is shrieking now as Cerberus gets up in disbelief at losing out. Tyler Roth staggers to his feet and smirks at them both. The commentators believe another showdown is in the offing between these two warriors. Cerberus and Cara skulk away. Roth looks up at Harris and gives him the thumbs up and nods at his friend before leaving him with his moment.

*Harris is on the ropes, celebrating, as Eddy Kent runs down to the ring for a blindside attack. He waits for Harris to turn and then looks for the “Genesis Kick” but Harris scouts it. He swings his foot around and nails the “Shot in the dark” as the crowd go wild. Harris wants more of a fight but Kent rolls to the outside and looks furious at being one upped. The commentators hype Kent vs Harris at Destiny for the 6WF World Heavyweight Championship. JT believes “the feud of 2023” is about to add another chapter.

*The noise levels are through the roof as we prepare for the main event. JT is talking us through how this is Edward Plague’s first in-ring appearance since returning to 6CWF and wonders if Plague wins…does that make him next in line to face Ishida for the 6CW Championship? RJ ponders on that and also the run-in between Uryu and Rex backstage. Uryu knows Rex plans on using the “Key to the Kingdom” but will it be tonight? Or next week? Will it be for Uryu’s championship? There is a lot for the champion to be thinking about when his mind needs to be completely on his opponent tonight.

*Uryu is first out to a hero’s welcome from the 6CWF crowd. Pyros explode and he adjusts the 6CW Championship on his shoulder as he makes his way to ringside. Ishida has one eye on main eventing at Born in Fire XI but JT sees the predators circling and wonders if Ishida can make it much further as champ. RJ talks about how Uryu has been “fortunate” and in GazzyD’s debt for his last two defences. JT acknowledges Uryu as a “proud, fighting champion” who “continues to defy the odds”.

*Edward Plague arrives under his usual fanfare. The commentators remind us of the games Plague has been playing in recent weeks with Gazzy/Christy as well as his stark warning at Beachfront Brawl to Uryu Ishida. Plague seems to have decided something has to be done about Uryu and that is not good news for the world champion.

*Plague just stands in front of Uryu for nearly two minutes and then begins to prophesise that “Your end is near, hollow one”. The bell sounds and Plague looks for a huge swinging lariat but Uryu ducks it and lashes off kicks to the legs. He follows up with forearms and attempts a whip but Plague is too strong and reverses. Plague drops his head for a backdrop but Uryu fires a kick up into his face and then leaps in with a dropkick. Plague staggers but doesn’t fall and Uryu runs the ropes again but returns into a diving lariat to the throat.

*JT believes we may be seeing Plague in his “true and final form” this time around and worries what that means for anyone crossing his path. He drags Uryu up for a powerbomb but the world champ falls out front and nails a step-up enzeguiri. Plague sways again and Uryu bounces off the ropes and returns with a low dropkick to the knees. Plague immediately tries to get back up but Uryu lashes a kick into his calf, dropping him on his knees again, and then sprints into a shining wizard for a two

*Uryu goes to the chest of his kneeling opponent with kicks and then looks for a huge roundhouse (ala Daniel Bryan) but Plague ducks and quickly stands and scoops Uryu on his shoulders, nailing a reverse death valley driver. He bounces off the ropes and returns with a huge jumping senton splash to the chest for a nearfall.

*Plague pulls Uryu up by the head and he smiles at him before running the ropes. He returns for a big knee strike but Ishida rolls out of the firing line and springs onto the ropes before floating back with a crossbody. They rise again and Uryu dodges a punch and handsprings into the ropes before floating back and into a twisting DDT for another two.

*The crowd are right behind the world champ as Plague goes outside. Uryu hits him with a baseball slide in the back and then he runs the ropes again and returns for a suicide dive but Plague catches him with a hand around the throat and nails a release chokeslam on top of one of the announce desks. He drags Uryu back up and slings him into the ring before following. Ishida staggers up and Plague pops him up into a swinging slam (ala Jeff Cobb) for a very near two.

*Plague talks with Uryu “Can you hear the sands of time, hollow one? They are running short”. He whips him into the corner and charges in for a splash but Uryu dodges at the final second. Plague staggers out as Uryu climbs the turnbuckle and runs across the ropes (ala Fenix) before leaping off with a hurricanrana takedown. Uryu pulls Plague up and attempts a “Spanish Fly” but Plague elbows free. Plague looks for a discus lariat but Uryu ducks now and scores with a huge buzzsaw kick for a two count.

*Uryu grabs the arm of Plague and looks to apply “Sunset” (bridging Fujiwara) but Plague fights to his feet and then drags Uryu into a crunching clothesline with his free arm. Uryu staggers up in the corner and Plague hits him with a splash now. Ishida drops to a seated position and eats a huge running thrust splash (ala Umaga) before Plague does another lap and drives in with a cannonball splash. The commentators think it is over but Uryu somehow kicks out.

*Plague is enjoying himself now and he looks for the “Purifier” (Omega Driver) but Ishida backflips out. Plague spins and runs but Uryu dodges and sends him against the corner again. Plague stumbles away as Uryu springs off the ropes and twists back, locking his feet, and flips into a sunset flip bomb for another close call.

*Uryu rolls out onto the apron and looks for a springboard forearm but Plague catches him and looks to take down with the “Confession” (crossface). They get to the floor but Uryu rolls free and runs the ropes before returning with a low dropkick to the mouth. Plague is dazed and on his back as Ishida goes high for the “Split Second” but Plague drives his knees up in time. Plague underhooks Uryu’s arm and launches him up into a spinning sit-down powerbomb for two.

*Plague signals he is putting Ishida to sleep now and once again prepares for the “Purifier” but Uryu counters with a flip out inverted DDT. Uryu tries to build a head of steam and runs the ropes but Plague is up and meets him in midair with a sickening crossbody block (ala Bray Wyatt). Uryu rolls from the ring and has to take a moment.

*Plague rolls out and he looks to whip the 6CW Champion into the steps but Uryu runs up them and moonsaults back with a takedown. He succeeds in throwing Plague back in the ring and then springboards in with an X-factor facebuster for two. Uryu goes high again but Plague is already standing so he changes tact and launches into a crossbody but Plague catches him and spins him into a release uranage slam.

*Plague stalks Uryu now before choosing to roll from the ring, surprising many. He returns with an old fashioned music box. He winds it and then places it on the canvass near Uryu. It begins to play a haunting and ominous tune. Uryu is groggy as he rises and Plague beckons him around before taking him down for the “Confession”. Uryu is kicking and scrambling to free himself from the submission and ends up kicking the music box across the canvass and to the outside. Plague immediately releases the submission and looks angry.

*Plague rolls from the ring to check the box is ok and then places it on the apron. Uryu is just getting back up now as Plague climbs into the ring and lets out a tormented roar. He runs for a big boot but Uryu dodges it and scores a superkick to the back of Plague’s skull. Plague sways and then drops to a knee as Uryu leaps onto the apron and this time he nails the springboard forearm smash. He covers and the referee reaches two before Plague powers out. Plague looks absolutely demonic now as Uryu rushes forward but is grabbed by the throat. Plague is choking the life out of Uryu now as he thrashes and fights against the grip. Plague lifts Uryu off the floor and slams him but continues to choke him way past the referee’s count, signalling a disqualification.

*Plague chokes Uryu into unconsciousness but he isn’t done. He goes back and gets his music box again. He plays it as he stalks Uryu and prepares for a further assault but Gazzy sprints down and makes the save, drawing massive cheers from the audience. Plague backs to the ropes and slides out without coming to blows with Gazzy. He holds the music box in his hands and smiles as he backs around the ring into the aisle.

*The commentators are once again amazed to see Gazzy coming to Uryu’s aid. Uryu is hurting, coughing and spluttering, but looks up to see Gazzy offering a hand. He reaches up to take it when Anthony Grace and Robin Reborn both lash steel chairs against Gazzy’s skull and crush him.

*The boos ring out as Reborn superkicks the kneeling Uryu in the face and then they set about stomping all over the world champion. Grace looks half cut as he spits at Uryu and then nails him with the “Thunderstruck”. Robin Reborn tears the canvass off the ring, exposing the solid wood underneath, and drags Gazzy back up before they lift him into an elevated spiked DDT on the exposed floor. Grace sets the two chairs up now, side by side, and they drape Uryu’s head on the seats. Reborn climbs high and leaps off with a foot-stomp that crushes Ishida’s head.

*The crowd are booing furiously and here comes Alex Walker with security but Reborn and Grace scarper through the crowd. The commentators are talking about how Grace and Reborn are becoming “unmanageable” as they lead this “faux crusade against injustice”. The show ends with Grace and Reborn high up in the stands, staring down, as Alex Walker and security stare up at them and medical assistance arrives to tend to Gazzy and Uryu.