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10/2/2023 - Dangerous Road Sept 16, 2023 16:15:12 GMT

Post by Office on Sept 16, 2023 16:15:12 GMT

ONE MONTH AGO...

AJ Knight stands up in victory, holding his title and yelling at Dorado to get up and take it off. Newton tries to interject, but is shot down by both men. Dorado gets up and falls back against the ropes, clutching his arm to his torso. He asks Newton to undo the mask, reassuring him it's OK. AJ stands smiling, but clearly in some pain of his own. Newton has the mask fully unlaced and Dorado reaches up and yanks it off...

SAM HEWITT
It's Matt Pulver!

AJ's "I knew it!" echoes throughout the venue as the crowd breaks into a "MATT!" chant which AJ can only shake his head at. Knight tells him to give him the mask, so Pulver stands up off the ropes...

AND CHUCKS IT INTO THE CROWD!

The introduction ends and the camera scans around the venue showing the fans who are ready for the night's action.

SAM HEWITT

From the shores of Lake Michigan, it's Dangerous Road! Fans, we are live here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the next ninety minutes to bring you the very best in Great Lakes Luchawres!

BRIAN SHELZI

That's right, Sambo! I'm the "Purebred" Brian Shelzi, this man here is Sam Hewitt and we got ourselves a cruiserweight title match in our main event tonight. New champion AJ Knight looking to make his first defense against... Roy Vezina, yes, the manager of El Cerdo Mostaza. Let's take a look at how this came to be...

EARLIER THIS MONTH...

SAM HEWITT

Right now ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to welcome a man who's no stranger to the sport of professional wrestling and likely no stranger to you, the viewer. He has been appointed as the new general manager, the new director of wrestling operations - your title hasn't exactly been ironed out but you are Duke Womack and you're here for a very specific reason.

DUKE WOMACK
It's good to see you once again, Sam, and you're right, I have been appointed this role for a darn good reason. Two months ago during the Masked League held in Detroit, Pollo Bucket officials thought they could pull a fast one. They even made sure there was no official footage of this match available, so all that's left is our fans' video footage of a fifteen minute time limit draw that somehow only went eleven minutes. The Laurentide Athletic Commission has been keeping a keen eye on Pollo Road as of late and that's why yours truly is here. That particular match isn't the only blemish, you might recall a title bout between Pollo Dorado II and El Cerdo Mostaza that ended in a disqualification. The bell rang right after Mostaza struck our official, Ted Thomas. Now tell me, Sam, if ol' Tubby didn't call for the bell then who did? Because as far as I'm aware, if there's no referee to call for the bell then the bell ought not be ringin'. Our referees aren't made of glass, so this issue doesn't come up too often... but a big man like Cerdo hits a lariat, you're going to sleep, son. That match should've continued, but it ended in that instant with Pollo Dorado II coming out on top.

Hewitt nods as Womack fixes his glasses.

DUKE WOMACK
The common thread here is that both of these outcomes benefited Pollo Dorado II, but the L-A-C does not believe that he had anything to do with these decisions. Y'see, all I have to do is point to the handling of MATT PULVER...

Womack smirks.

DUKE WOMACK
...since he lost that Pollo Dorado II mask. Now I don't know they done it, but Pollo Bucket managed to get him medically cleared last fall and now all of a sudden, they're claiming he is unfit to be inside a professional wrestling ring. It's almost like they used him up and kicked him out when they didn't have any more use for him.

SAM HEWITT
It certainly appears that way.

DUKE WOMACK
So that's why I'm making my first promise right here, right now. I am going to get Matt Pulver reinstated.

Hewitt seems surprised.

DUKE WOMACK
Matt needs to know that his talents are still very much welcomed here in Pollo Road, even if Pollo Bucket disagrees. Now there's obviously some legal ramifications and medical dealings that our lawyers and doctors are going to have to work out and believe you me, I'm the last man who's going to sing their praises but I'll work alongside them the best I ca--

ROY VEZINA
Wow! Mr. Womack! I have to say this is a huge honor for me. I have been a fan of yours for many years. “The Only Man!” Am I right? You are a man well traveled, that’s for sure. I remember seeing tapes from your time over in Japan and you have always been a tough son of a gun. A traveling man, a Okla-Roamer if you will haha!

Duke does not look amused.

ROY VEZINA
Anyways, I just wanted to come out here and be the first to say that I am so happy you are here in Pollo Road. Look at you! You look great. Weren’t you in a wheelchair last time we saw you? But look at you now! Standing up on your own two feet. Like a boss! And like a boss, I wanted to talk to you about my main man, El Cerdo Mostaza. Mostaza just won the Masked League and he’s kinda owed a title shot against AJ, whatta say?

Duke chuckles.

DUKE WOMACK

Roy, you look like a smart man. Two hundred and eighty five is a bigger number than two twenty five, right?

Roy smirks.

ROY VEZINA
Mr. Womack, the only number that matters is 10. Ten pounds of gold to hold. That title belt is what is important, bossman.

DUKE WOMACK
You'll get no arguments from me. El Cerdo Mostaza proved himself worthy of being a top contender, but as it stands... what title is he going to hold? If you want to talk about additional titles, then we can continue this conversation off air but as it stands - El Cerdo Mostaza is no cruiserweight so my hands are tied on that one. Why don't you fight AJ, Ray?

Roy is so focused on feinting utter shock at this idea that he overlooks that Womack got his name wrong.

ROY VEZINA
I mean, I have been hitting the gym pretty hard lately. I really couldn’t. Well, actually I could, couldn’t I? I mean who else here is a world renowned self help expert? It actually would be a disservice to AJ by not offering him the chance to face me in the ring. There’s a lot to learn in defeat and I would obviously easily defeat AJ no problem. Then I could help build him back up! Mr. Womack, this is ingenious! I accept!

Roy throws out his hand to shake. Womack shakes it and Roy hurriedly runs off screen. Womack takes out a rag and wipes his hand off.

DUKE WOMACK

...slimy.

- COMMERCIAL BREAK -

Last Edit: Oct 2, 2023 4:26:15 GMT by Office

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10/2/2023 - Dangerous Road Oct 1, 2023 22:04:47 GMT

Post by Office on Oct 1, 2023 22:04:47 GMT

"Pistoleros" is playing as we return from break. Lynx, MEZA and Orville Newton each make their way down the aisle, slapping hands with fans and signing autographs for the younger fans. Lynx gives an extra mask to a lucky fan, a young girl, who ecstatically jumps up and down and hugs her parents but then clutches them tight as an evil laugh plays over the PA system and the lights go down and the 12 string guitar intro of "Hotel California" plays, then is replaced by "Killing Kind" by Damned Anthem. The ominous music and lights sync together as Lotte comes swaying out, leading her trio of Azalo, Nizbel and Kalidah, who receives a big pop when he is first seen.

BRIAN SHELZI

Sambo, it was seven years ago here in Milwaukee when that man there, or what's left of him mentally, Kalidah... Eli Buchanan... won the mask of El Vainillo in a hellacious Mexican Death Match. Doesn't seem like the fans have forgotten it.

SAM HEWITT

Eli Buchanan has won many fans over the course of his illustrious career, but he's probably soured just as many with his antics and attitude. That said, you cannot deny the man's in-ring ability. He has given himself to this sport multiple times over and it's likely the reason we're seeing this version of him here, this Kalidah...

Azalo and Nizbel return the chirps of fans, some of which you can't say on a broadcast. Kalidah marches down to the ring unbothered by all that's around him, but stops and quickly turns his head to the direction of the little girl in the Lynx mask, forcing her to hide behind her dad. MEZA watches from the ring, almost in a trance. Orville Newton paces back and forth, looking at the mat while Lynx stands guard... waiting for the Dogs of Darkness and Kalidah's arrival into the ring.

MASON MARVELLE

Ladies and gentlemen, your opening bout for Dangerous Road is to be fought over a fifteen minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Introducing first, the trio of Azalo and Nizbel - the Herkmen! And KALIDAH! Their opponents, Orville Newton and the duo known as Patrimonio, MEZA and Lynx!

The face team plays to the crowd as the heels climb up on the apron.

MASON MARVELLE
Your referee for this bout is Tubby Thomas!

The bell sounds and Azalo starts opposite of Orville Newton and after some circling around, it's the scrawny kid with glasses that scores the upper hand on the Scattered Diamond - an arm drag! Azalo is back up to his feet and tries to back up and create space, but Newton attempts to run him down only to receive a quick lucha-style single leg for his troubles. Azalo bounds into the ropes, steps onto Newton as he's getting up on all fours and cracks Lynx on the apron with a flying knee! He turns and hits MEZA too for good measure, knocking him to his knees with an elbow! Newton gets up and gives chase, but Azalo slides under the bottom rope and touches the floor as he mocks Newton's words, "you little!" as Lotte cackles in the background. Lynx returns to the apron and although MEZA wants to tag in, the veteran tells him to cool down and takes over for Newton instead. The crowd roars as Kalidah steps in for his team and the two veterans of their respective teams circle about before a lock-up, Kalidah has the obvious size advantage at 6'2" / 245lbs to Lynx's 5'8" / 202lbs but the Mexican luchadore puts up a great effort against the dark and mysterious Canadian... but ultimately, Kalidah rears back and sends Lynx tumbling backwards! Kalidah stomps forward, fooling Lynx into thinking he's pressing on the attack but Lotte's haunting laugh greets him when he returns to a vertical base and sees Kalidah standing still.

SAM HEWITT

There are the mind games, Brian, that just about everyone gets sucked into. That's how good Kalidah is at this.

BRIAN SHELZI

It's the whole package, man. You got two creepy looking goblin guys on the apron, you got a beautiful temptress out here on the floor cackling at will and then you got a guy who's bigger than most of your regular opponents who doesn't move like anyone else. You can prepare all you want, but until you're inside the ring... you're not prepared.

Lynx charges at Kalidah and hits him with an elbow, then an overhand palm to the chest as he backs him into the ropes. He grabs the wrist and Irish whips him out, but Kalidah reverses it and sends Lynx into the ropes instead. On the return, Kalidah grabs him up by the waist and spins...

BACKBREAKER!

Kalidah holds him across his knee for a few moments then drops him to the mat, securing a lateral press.

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MEZA breaks it up! Kalidah looks up curiously to see who disrupted him and it seems to stall the engine in MEZA's mind, body and perhaps spirit. Orville Newton has to come in and grab MEZA, backing him up as MEZA remains fixated on Kalidah even as he climbs through the ropes. Kalidah in turn backs up and tags in Nizbel, who repeatedly mutters Lotte's encouragement of "GO GET HIM!" in his raspy tone. He stomps on Lynx, forcing the veteran to roll onto his stomach to avoid further punishment on his back. Newton yells that Lynx is close to the ropes, so the veteran opts instead to roll underneath and to the floor. MEZA seems to snap out of it at the best possible moment as he leaps over the top rope and rolls underneath the incoming attack from the Cursed Emerald. He pops up, leaps onto the second rope and flies back with the Coffin Splash! Nizbel goes down and right back out of the ring, forcing Azalo back in in. Azalo begins stomping MEZA as he gets back up, then resorts to gouging his eyes as he forces him into the corner. Referee Tubby Thomas calls for a break and begins counting, Azalo repeats each number but in the wrong order and forces Thomas to first restart his count, then step in and forcibly separate the two. Thomas hands out a yellow card as Lotte tells Azalo not to strike the referee!

BRIAN SHELZI

These dogs are coming along in their training, a little hiccup here and there.

SAM HEWITT

Definitely an interesting asset to already... intriguing combination of Kalidah and Lotte.

Azalo clearly doesn't grasp the concept of the yellow card as he goes right back on the attack, but a backfist stuns him and a second, spinning variation staggers Azalo back into the centre of the ring. MEZA dashes out of the corner with a spinning heel kick, taking Azalo off his feet. He acts quickly, grabbing an arm...

LA MAGISTRAL! 1...

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2...

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Kalidah steps through the ropes, but it's Nizbel who breaks it up! Hewitt talks about how Lynx's mastery of La Magistral could possibly be in the hands of MEZA now, but we won't know just yet as Nizbel breaks the pin up. Nizbel rolls Azalo out of the ring to Lotte on the outside, who catches him and lets him down easy. Nizbel stomps away on MEZA who fights back to his feet. Up against the ropes, Nizbel tries to gouge the eyes but MEZA gets a knee up and doubles Nizbel over. He grabs him in an Irish whip and shoots him off, Nizbel rebounds and MEZA looks to back body drop him but Nizbel twists around and bulldogs MEZA to the mat! The crowd comes alive at the unique counter as Nizbel turns him over and covers!

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-NO!

"TWO!" Nizbel repeatedly shouts back at Thomas as he pulls MEZA up by his head, holding him as he launches elbows directly into his mush. Nizbel begins choking him, earning himself a count... and a yellow card! Marvelle makes the announcement and Nizbel begins shouting his own name as MEZA coughs and attempts to recover. Nizbel stalks his prey, dropping to all fours and as soon as MEZA gets one leg fully extended - a chop block cuts him back down! Nizbel giggles and rolls out of the ring at Lotte's command, bringing in Kalidah. The crowd is mixed, boos and a small "E-LI" / "KA-LI-DAH" chant that is completely out of sync. Kalidah stalks in and it's almost as though MEZA knows by the shadow creeping over him, but he rolls onto his arse and looks up as Kalidah grabs his leg and yanks him into the centre of the ring - driving his knee down onto MEZA's targeted leg! MEZA cries out in pain as Kalidah grabs the foot and pulls it upwards while MEZA's leg is trapped under Kalidah's knee. MEZA uses his free leg to kick at the back of Kalidah's head, prompting the masked monster to abandon the attack on the knee and apply the mandible claw! MEZA's eyes widen and he grabs air repeatedly, trying to get a hold of the ropes. Fortunately Lynx rushes in and clobbers Kalidah to make the save.

SAM HEWITT

The mandible claw is such an effective nerve hold because once it's on, it can be incredibly hard to remove the fingers from your mouth. You might sit at home and think, "oh, I'd just bite down" but fighters have told me that it isn't always that easy.

BRIAN SHELZI

You saw MEZA's eyes widen, that's a pain you don't know until it happens to you. For someone like Kalidah who has perfected the hold, it's going to be a quick night night for anyone who stays in it too long.

Meanwhile, Kalidah strikes Lynx with a headbutt that sends the veteran luchadore into the ropes and Kalidah staggering backwards. Lynx regains his bearings and lunges forward, but a thunderous throat thrust hits on target and Lynx goes down gasping for air! Orville Newton slinks in behind Kalidah and leaps up, applying a sleeper hold but Kalidah calmly walks over and tags in Azalo before bending over and slamming Newton down onto the mat! Azalo "sits" on all fours as Newton staggers back to his feet, then lunges at him with a sling blade! He rolls out as Nizbel climbs the turnbuckles and leaps off...

DIVING HEADBUTT!

He covers Newton!

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MEZA slides in, but Kalidah stands guard and the two lock eyes.

...

The bell sounds and MEZA is fixated as the lights go down. When they come back up, the heel team has disappeared and Lynx, coughing, questions MEZA why he didn't make the save but the poor youngster has no answer to give his partner.

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10/2/2023 - Dangerous Road Oct 2, 2023 4:08:38 GMT

Post by Office on Oct 2, 2023 4:08:38 GMT

We return from break with AJ Knight, title in hand, joining Sam Hewitt (and Brian Shelzi, but he's sitting down) at the podium.

SAM HEWITT

Ladies and gentlemen, I am joined at this time by the new World Cruiserweight Champion AJ Knight.

AJ holds up the title to a mixed reaction from the fans. AJ shrugs off the boos before bringing the mic to his lips.

AJ KNIGHT

Aww do you guys miss Matt? No cure for bad taste I guess. Look he was a talented wrestler but he was a paper champ if I ever saw one. And I did. I saw him. How much Pollo Bucket protected him was disgraceful. Someone's got to make this belt what it's supposed to be. And as usual, I'm the man for the job.

The boos start to overpower the cheers and AJ smirks.

AJ KNIGHT

Look I didn't come down here to run the man down... Well I did. But not ONLY to run him down. I actually came out here with the intention of honoring him. See, I've got my own personal Hall of Fame I'd like to personally induct Matt into.

Sam looks at AJ skeptically.

SAM HEWITT

What Hall of Fame do you have any authority over?

AJ just laughs.

AJ KNIGHT

All in due time. At any rate I think it's be great to at least give him one last honor, before he rides off into the sunset.

SAM HEWITT

Well AJ, new matchmaker Duke Womack is trying to get Matt Pulver reinstated. Any thoughts on that?

AJ looks annoyed at Sam for undercutting his victory lap, but then just smiles.

AJ KNIGHT

It's more fun to rub it in his face if he's here. Who knows, maybe he can be here to accept his award in person. Either way, I've got a match to prepare for. Toodle oo.

AJ walks off leaving Sam perplexed as the broadcast continues.

DAVID TROY vs. SANGRE DE POLLO

1 Fall - 15 Minute Time Limit

David Troy vs. Sangre de Pollo was a wild, bloody striking battle that saw little settled. Troy tried to use Sangre's temper against him, stalling and clinching every time it appeared that Sangre was gaining the upper hand in the striking exchanges. Thanks to Ultimo Pollo IV's corner work though, Sangre seemed to keep his cool and began taking the match to the mat. Troy's upkicks were well placed, cracking Sangre in the bridge of the nose and gushing blood out from underneath the mask. This lit a fire under Sangre some, but even then he managed to keep it together and tried to secure his signature submission holds. Troy avoided them as best he could, trying to score a knockout strike with his roundhouse kicks. As time wound down, Troy and Sangre were both incredibly winded. Troy tried some trickery and went for the Sole Food, his inverted facebreaker stomp but Sangre avoided the stomp and clamped on Ala y Garra, the chickenwing/face claw combination! Troy attacked the nose a couple times, nearly breaking free but Sangre kept on. Troy would kick his legs close to the ropes, but again, Sangre reeled him back in. Troy refused to surrender but was fading quickly... and the bell saved him! Sangre and Ultimo protested, demanding Tubby Thomas award the match to Sangre de Pollo but Thomas stood his ground and ruled it a draw! Sangre was ready to attack Troy after the bell, but Ultimo encouraged him to see the medical staff and get his nose looked at.

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10/2/2023 - Dangerous Road Oct 2, 2023 4:15:50 GMT

Post by Office on Oct 2, 2023 4:15:50 GMT

On October 30th, 2023

Join us in Duluth, Minnesota

as we celebrate Minnesota's adopted son

MATT PULVER

and his 10th year anniversary in professional wrestling!

Of course, no announcement would be complete without a reaction shot. As AJ Knight is filling up his water bottle, he overhears the announcement on the television nearby and looks directly at the camera that's been filming his otherwise tedious task. The most unimpressed look the champion can muster turns into a smirk.

AJ KNIGHT

Perfect night to be inducted into a Hall of Fame, Matt.

He screws on the lid to his water bottle and walks off.

Back at the broadcast booth.

SAM HEWITT

Wow, I don't know if that necessarily means he's reinstated as we certainly honour an inactive fighter but that's certainly an olive branch being extended by Duke Womack.

BRIAN SHELZI

Duke's got some thorns, he can be hard to like but he certainly gets things done and that's why he's been given the position he has. Matt Pulver has long been tied to Minnesota, he came to the United States and trained in Bloomington and perhaps unfortunately lost the World's Heavyweight Championship to David Troy in Minneapolis back in 2018. He's got some history there for sure, I'm looking forward to this event and seeing if Duke's made any progress on his promise.

SAM HEWITT

As am I! Alright fans, I understand we have to take a quick commercial break but we'll have our main event right after these messages! Don't go away!

- COMMERCIAL BREAK -

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10/2/2023 - Dangerous Road Oct 2, 2023 23:46:03 GMT

Post by Office on Oct 2, 2023 23:46:03 GMT

As we return from break, "Rock You" by Helix begins blaring over the PA until the intro finishes. At which point, Roy Vezina comes bobbing out - hilariously out of time with the music. He even misses his cue to get the audience into it. Ever charming in this state, Vezina opts instead to hand out his pamphlets to fans at ringside some of who throw them back. Vezina returns their rude gestures with kindness, handing them a second one. He quickly jumps into the ring and parades around to a chorus of boos before "Me Against the World" by Simple Plan interrupts the guitar solo of Helix. The crowd pops as AJ Knight comes walking out, the cruiserweight title around his waist. He raises his arms and takes a quick bow before unfastening the belt and walking down to ringside. He climbs up and flips the belt to Tubby Thomas who catches it with ease.

MASON MARVELLE

Ladies and gentlemen, your main event for this evening is for the Pollomania Lucha Libre Cruiserweight Championship! It is to be fought over a thirty minute time limit with one fall, one submission or a knockout to decide the winner! Here to read the special pre match declaration for tonight's bout is Super Pollo!

SUPER POLLO

It is tonight here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that AJ Knight looks to make his first defense of the World's Cruiserweight Championship. Across the ring from him is his challenger, Roy Vezina, who looks to end Knight's reign at 42 days! Tonight, these two men are vying for the highest honour in all of Pollo Road - may the best fighter win!

Pollo exits as Marvelle introduces the fighters.

MASON MARVELLE

Introducing first, the challenger! He weighed in this morning at two hundred pounds even! Fighting out of Picton, Ontario! He is the self-proclaimed "MR. CANADA!" ROY VEZINA!

Vezina drops to a knee, soaking in the adulation or boos, whichever he really hears.

MASON MARVELLE

His opponent is the current, reigning and defending cruiserweight champion of the world! He weighed in this morning at two hundred and twenty five pounds! Fighting out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania! He is A! J! KNIGHT!

AJ raises his arm.

MASON MARVELLE
Your referee for this bout is Tubby Thomas!

Thomas signals for the bell and we begin with champion and challenger both circling around. A collar-and-elbow tie-up starts us off, but the champion quickly takes control with an arm wringer that puts Roy Vezina on his knees. Vezina grabs at AJ's lead leg, trying to run a misdirection it seems... AJ goes to readjust but Vezina steps up and quickly reverses, clamping on a side headlock out of the arm wringer! He raises an arm and yells, "YES I CAN-ADA!" before being shot off into the ropes by the World's Cruiserweight Champion. Vezina comes off the ropes and leaves his feet, flying into AJ sideways with a huge body check!

BRIAN SHELZI

Well, that's a few games suspension in the NHL but here in the Great Lakes it's all legal!

Vezina tries to follow up by AJ wisely scoots over to the corner and buys himself a few seconds.

SAM HEWITT

Perhaps the only thing going for AJ Knight in that exchange is that there was no ice, or that Vezina's speed wasn't quite what it would be on said ice.

BRIAN SHELZI

No, but it's still a high impact crash and you can call this title bout a mismatch or whatever, but Roy Vezina knows the opportunity that is in front of him here and he's deter--look out!

Vezina decides he isn't going to wait for AJ to recover and charges in, leaping onto the second rope and brandishing his fist as AJ is trapped beneath him. However, the champion yanks Vezina down with a quick powerbomb... but Vezina clamps on some headscissors! AJ stands up, trying to back into the ropes but Vezina shows off some of his athleticism and does a reverse handstand... then twists his body, sending AJ over and to the mat! Once again, AJ hurries for the corner but Vezina charges in again, leaps up and grabs a hold of his head and falls backwards, launching AJ into a headlock takeover! AJ brings his leg up and drapes his calf across the face of Vezina, using it to create some separation but Vezina manages to withstand it. Thomas begins a count as AJ's shoulders are flat, forcing him to his side where he begins his ascent back to his feet. Back up on a vertical base, AJ digs his foot into the back of Vezina's leg and bends him to one knee. Vezina compensates by hurrying back to both feet, which gives AJ Knight the opening he needs as he bullies Roy Vezina into the ropes to create a break.

SAM HEWITT

Cool, calm and collected under pressure is the champion, AJ Knight.

A break is ordered and given, but AJ nails Vezina with a European uppercut and draws a warning from Thomas. AJ backs up and Vezina staggers into him, AJ applies an arm wringer again and torques on it - sending Vezina flipping over to the mat! AJ follows up by dropping down, attempting to apply a grounded side headlock but Vezina bridges up... AJ is annoyed by this and leaps up, aiming to drive his knees into Vezina's exposed torso but "Mr. Canada" gets his legs underneath and monkey flips AJ over! AJ retreats to the corner a third time, Vezina comes in looking for the corner front dropkick but AJ quickly hops into a seated position on the top turnbuckle and watches Vezina fall to the mat, hitting nothing but turnbuckles! AJ drops down, grabs Vezina's legs around the calves and spins him around, creating some space away from the turnbuckles... then slingshots him into them! Vezina strikes hard and falls backwards, AJ crawls across the mat and covers!

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NO!

AJ drags his forearm across Vezina's face as he breaks away from the lateral press. He grabs Vezina and brings him to his feet, clocking him with a European uppercut that sends Vezina reeling back into the corner. AJ steps forward, spins around and cracks the challenger with a rolling elbow strike! Vezina drops to a seated position in the corner and AJ presses his foot into Vezina's forehead, cranking on the neck a bit as Vezina's dome is stuck between the foot and the turnbuckle. Thomas steps in, orders AJ back and to his surprise, AJ does so without issue. Vezina slowly returns to his feet, prompting AJ to close the d-

SUPERKICK!

AJ falls to the mat and so too does Vezina! The Milwaukee crowd pops for the surprise attack!

SAM HEWITT

Are they cheering for Vezina to make the cover?! Well, some are! A testament to just how unlikable AJ Knight has made himself in recent months!

Vezina wills himself across the mat, dragging himself on top and covers...

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2-NO!

BRIAN SHELZI

Great desperation move, but just too much time wasted there.

Vezina rolls off, looking up at the lights as AJ heads toward the ropes. AJ gets up and backs into the turnbuckles, still reeling from the superkick as Vezina gets off his knees and proceeds towards the champion. AJ intercepts him with a boot to the midsection, quickly grabs him and pivots...

SNAP SUPLEX!

AJ floats over, securing a leg hook as he covers!

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2-NO!

AJ shakes his head and pulls Vezina off the mat, dragging him to his knees. He slaps on a front chancery, but Vezina bowls him backwards into the turnbuckles! AJ frees him from the front chancery, then gets Irish whipp--well, no, AJ reverses it and sends Roy Vezina into the opposite corner! AJ falls to a knee and recovers just in time to see the challenger springboarding off of the top rope with a corkscrew crossbody! AJ goes down and Vezina covers again!

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FOOT ON THE ROPE!

Vezina protests and yanks the foot off, trying again.

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2-KICK OUT!

Vezina shakes his head, demanding another count.

1-NO!

Vezina stands up and stomps on AJ before pulling him up, then going behind. He tries to hoist AJ up with a backdrop suplex, but AJ lands on his feet safely. Vezina turns, boot to the gut...

DDT!

AJ rolls Vezina onto his back, hooks the leg...

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AJ rolls off and out of the ring, grabbing his title belt as Thomas raises his arm in victory.

SAM HEWITT

It was no epic, but it didn't have to be. AJ Knight cements his status as a champion by making his first defense of the cruiserweight title a successful one.

AJ shoves the cameraman out of the way and heads up the aisle, as medical staff trails behind him to check him out. The Milwaukee crowd is giving some cheers to Roy Vezina as he realizes what happened, but "Mr. Canada" responds in kind, slamming his hands into the mat and throwing a little tantrum! He composes himself, muttering "YES I CAN-ADA!" over and over as the camera cuts back to Hewitt and Shelzi, looking confused.

BRIAN SHELZI

I'll give Vezina his flowers here, Sambo. He put up a good fight for his first time in the ring here in Pollo Road, which you'd hopefully expect from someone who swindled themselves into a title shot. I'm eager to see how this goes over with El Cerdo Mostaza when he gets back, I'm sure it'll be fun!

AJ raises his title to a pop before exiting through the curtains.

SAM HEWITT

Fans, that's all we have for this evening! We'll see you again at the end of the month for the special Matt Pulver anniversary event. Until then, for Brian Shelzi and everyone else, I'm Sam Hewitt. We'll see you again soon!

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