EPISODE # 2.18
OLYMPIC INDOOR HALL
ATHENS, GREECE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011

A video package airs, highlighting events that took place on last week’s episode, focusing on PWA creative director Justin Schenck’s announcement that the injured Anthony Failla will not be able to compete in the Everlasting Epic VII five-on-five gauntlet match alongside Dan Crowley, Showtime Damon Savage, Chase Stone, and Hollywood Mike Griffin against the SIN contingent. Schenck went on to announce that Failla’s replacement would be former SIN member and tag team partner of Crowley, Rich Revis. From there, we see the announcement of tonight’s main event: the former Lost Souls Crowley and Revis teaming up to face their former SIN leaders, Vulture and Greg Tantalus, in a lumberjack match.

As the video concludes, “Live Again” by Ours hits and the opening credits roll. From there, we are taken inside Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece, where a stunning pyrotechnic display ensues and we focus on our commentators, Victor Troy and Randall Buckingham.

Troy: Hello everyone and welcome to PWA: The Rebirth! I’m Victor Troy, along here with Randall Buckingham, and Randall, the path to Everlasting Epic VII continues in a big way tonight!

Buckingham: It absolutely does, Troy, and with just 18 days to go until the biggest night of our year, we have a big-time main event tonight!

Troy: Folks, before SIN was the entity it is today, the group ran roughshod over the PWA all throughout 2003. The steady lineup back then: Vulture, Greg Tantalus, and the Lost Souls, Speed Demon and Reaper. Well, today, Demon and Reaper are no longer Lost Souls; they are Dan Crowley and Rich Revis. But tonight, they team up for the first time in six years to face their former stablemates and SIN co-leaders Vulture and Tantalus in a huge tag team lumberjack match!

Buckingham: And the lumberjacks will consist of all the members of the big five-on-five Gauntlet Match at EE7, Alexis Duval, Morgan Day, the PWA Women’s Champion Zina, and the PWA World Heavyweight Champion Jason Calysto!

Troy: In such an insane and unpredictable environment, absolutely anything can happen, and you’re not gonna want to miss this one! But not only do we have a reunion of one classic PWA tag team; we have two! Because tonight, for the first time in five years, the television audience will see Romeo and Jaguar, the Hot Boy$, in tag team action!

Buckingham: They go head-to-head with Synergy tonight, and based on the funk that Synergy’s been in as of late, that one could get ugly. But speaking of ugly, the most hideous competitor on the PWA roster, Asai Moon, will face Saif al Abbad, with the winner advancing to Everlasting Epic to challenge Juan Pablo Alvarez for the Progressive Championship.

Troy: How do you know he’s the ugliest competitor on the roster? We’ve never even seen his face!

Buckingham: My point exactly. Why else would you wear a mask?

Troy: If that’s the case, then why aren’t you wearing one?

Buckingham: Ouch!

Troy: Folks, we’re also going to see Evan Black return to action tonight following the vicious powerbomb off the stage he suffered at the hands of Solomon several weeks back. Tonight, he squares off with a very dangerous man in his own right, SIN member James Biamonte.

Buckingham: And Michael Grieco will FINALLY get his hands on Matthew Magellan tonight when the two go one-on-one for the very first time, with both participants banned from having a pie at ringside. I’m definitely looking forward to that one!

Troy: Also, based on last week’s inconclusive result, Keiko Ishida and Kemi Okoro will do battle one more time tonight, when Kemi tries to even their series at two apiece.

Buckingham: Well Troy, once Keiko wins tonight, she’ll have won three out of their four meetings, and we can finally put this silly discussion to bed. Keiko is superior, and she’ll prove it tonight.

Troy: Time will tell on that one, but for now, let’s get down to the ring!

***

With that, “Hero” by Nas featuring Keri Hilson powers onto the speakers and the Athens crowd gives a roaring ovation to Evan Black as he steps out from behind the curtain!

Troy: Listen to this crowd! They are obviously pumped to see Evan Black back in the squared circle!

Buckingham: They’d better get used to it while they can, Troy, because in 18 days, we’re going to see the last of this guy! And you know what? I say good riddance!

Troy: I believe Solomon is the one who put his career on the line in this bout, Randall.

Buckingham: Maybe so, but with no rules and falls counting anywhere, what are the chances Black even makes it out of London alive, much less with his career intact?

Black settles himself in the ring and prepares for battle as “Still Ballin” by 2Pac hits and the cheers turn to boos for SIN member James Biamonte, who cockily strolls down the aisle.

Buckingham: Now THIS is something I’m looking forward to. James Biamonte has had a sterling in-ring reputation in his PWA career, but that career was a bit derailed by personal issues. But now, Biamonte has his act together and is ready to be an extremely valuable asset to SIN.

Troy: Well, he’s ALLEGEDLY got his act together. I think the jury is still out on that. I’m fairly certain Greg Tantalus will be watching this match intently to see exactly what kind of ring shape Biamonte is in. This will be his first singles match since returning to the company.

Biamonte steps into the ring and wastes little time, immediately charging at Black as referee Tom Stevens signals for the bell to be rung.

EVAN BLACK VS. JAMES BIAMONTE
Referee: Tom Stevens
Biamonte grabs the upper hand right out of the gate, downing Black with a flying forearm and mounting him, nailing him with repeated right hands to the jaw to keep him grounded. With Black dazed, Biamonte dismounts and taunts the Athens crowd, earning him a rousing round of jeers. He then gets back to work with a series of well-placed stomps before slowly lifting him off the mat and whipping him hard into the corner. Black’s back smacks loudly against the turnbuckle, giving Biamonte his cue to charge. However, before Biamonte can nail the big clothesline he has designs on landing, Black lifts both his feet up and clobbers Biamonte in the jaw!

The impact spins Biamonte around and causes him to back up a few steps, allowing Black to hop up to the second rope and drill Biamonte to the mat with a thunderous bulldog! Black covers… one, two, and Biamonte gets the shoulder up.

With Biamonte slow to his feet, Black exits to the ring apron. Then, as soon as Biamonte rises, Black stuns him with a springboard hurricanrana that sends him sliding across the ring! Before Black can keep the momentum going, Biamonte slides out of the ring to get his bearings. However, Black isn’t interested in allowing Biamonte to catch his breath and responds by getting a running start and propelling himself over the top rope with a flying body press… but Biamonte slides out of the way at the last second, causing Black to smack against the arena floor!

Buckingham: Brilliant veteran move by Biamonte right there! He suckered Black in, and just when Black thought he had him where he wanted, Biamonte turned the tables and now has the advantage.

Troy: I would suggest, however, that Biamonte has a ways to go before any of this translates into a victory.

Buckingham: And I would suggest you shut your mouth for a moment and let me enjoy this!

Biamonte finishes clearing the cobwebs before lifting Black up and whipping him hard into the steel steps. Black’s knees crack against the steel and he shouts out in pain. While Black convalesces, Biamonte rolls into and out of the ring to break the official’s 10-count before lifting Black and dropping him throat-first onto the guardrail. Finally, Biamonte rolls Black back into the ring, slides in after him, and covers… one, two, and Black gets a shoulder up!

Troy: Great resiliency by Evan Black!

With Black extremely dazed, Biamonte cinches in a rear chinlock, trying to wear him down even further. However, with the crowd completely behind him, Black soon begins to build momentum. Before long, Black is up to a knee, and after that, Black works his way completely back to a vertical base. The Athens crowd claps and stamps its feet, trying to rally Evan Black out of the precarious predicament. Feeding off their energy, Black drills Biamonte with repeated elbows to the midsection, creating just enough separation to down him with a thunderous belly-to-back suplex!

Both Black and Biamonte struggle to their feet as the fans cheer Black on loudly. They reach their feet at virtually the same time, and Biamonte makes the first move, charging Black. However, Black counters with a shining wizard that turns the SIN member’s lights out! Black covers… one, two, and Biamonte kicks out. However, with Biamonte dazed and confused, Black climbs to the top rope and signals for Black’s Law!

Troy: He’s going for it! Randall, if he hits Black’s Law, this match is history!

Buckingham: C’mon, JB! Dig deep!

Black leaps off with the maneuver, but Biamonte rolls to safety just in the nick of time! Biamonte rolls himself straight under the bottom rope, resting on the ring apron as Black writhes on the mat. Slowly, Biamonte uses the ropes to pull himself up, beckoning Black to do the same on the inside. Then, just as Black rises, Biamonte leaps up and springboards off the ropes, looking for a clothesline… but Black counters by Superkicking him out of mid-air, connecting square with his jaw! Black rolls right over into a cover… one, two, three!

Troy: Yes! That’ll do it! Impressive victory for Evan Black!

Buckingham: What the hell just happened?!

Troy: That’s how quickly Black can beat you, Randall. One minute, things are going perfectly fine, and the next… BAM! Superkick, lights out!

The Athens crowd cheers loudly as “Hero” replays and Evan Black celebrates the hard-fought victory. However, before he can really enjoy it, he is attacked from behind by Chris Duval, who has entered the ring with PWA International Champion John Wolfe and Markus Krieg!
WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 7:26 – EVAN BLACK

Troy: What the hell is going on here?! Get these guys outta here!

Buckingham: Finally! The cavalry has arrived!

The fans boo raucously as the SIN trio puts the boots to Evan Black, making him pay for defeating one of its members. However, before much damage can be done, “Hear Me” by Darkseed explodes onto the speakers and everyone in the arena takes notice.

Troy: That’s Solomon! What the hell is Solomon coming out here for?! He knows he and Black can’t touch until Everlasting Epic!

Buckingham: Maybe he’s coming out here to direct traffic! This should be great!

The Alaskan Monster Solomon stalks his way down the aisle as a pall falls over the Athens crowd. However, when he enters the ring, he simply stares down the four members of SIN. Then, without saying a word, Solomon positions himself in front of Evan Black, as if to protect him.

The SIN members look at each other, look back at Solomon, and look at each other again before deciding they’d rather not make an enemy of the Alaskan Monster. With that, Wolfe, Krieg, Duval, and the still-groggy Biamonte make their exit. Solomon then turns back to the slowly rising Black and cocks his fist, causing the wounded Black to flinch. Solomon then smirks and scoffs at his Everlasting Epic opponent before leaving him alone and perplexed in the ring.

Buckingham: What the hell was that all about?! Why did Solomon just save Evan Black from certain doom?! This man represents a threat to his career in 18 nights! Is he mad?!

Troy: Are you questioning Solomon’s sanity on live television?

Buckingham: Oh God, go to break! PLEASE go to break!

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

We return from commercial in the SIN locker room, where Greg Tantalus is chewing out International Champion John Wolfe, Markus Krieg, Chris Duval, and James Biamonte.

Tantalus: I give you guys one simple assignment and you can’t pull it off?! How hard is it to make an example of Evan Black?! Huh?! How do you expect us to win this friggin’ gauntlet match at Everlasting Epic if FOUR of you can’t even take care of Evan Black?!

Biamonte: Not for nothing, Tantalus, but in case you weren’t watching, SOLOMON came out there and stuck up for him. You KNOW we didn’t see that coming. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t see the upside in starting a war with Solomon.

Tantalus: So we’re all afraid of Solomon, huh? That’s the deal? All of you, you’re all a bunch of scared little girls, right? We’re SIN! We’re supposed to be able to take down ANYBODY!

Duval: I don’t know, Greg. I think James is right. Picking a fight with Solomon is NOT smart.

Wolfe: I found that out last season.

Krieg: I found out at Symphony of Destruction.

Tantalus: You’re unbelievable! All of you! Pathetic! You know why? Everyone in this room who has actually BEATEN Solomon, raise your hand.

Tantalus raises his own hand, but no one else does.

Tantalus: Oh, what’s this? None of you have? And I’VE beaten Solomon?! That’s right, I have!

Just then, a smirking Vulture walks over and pats Tantalus on the back.

Vulture: So then why didn’t YOU go out there and lead the troops into battle?

Joking or not, this comment doesn’t sit well with Tantalus, who immediately dismisses Wolfe, Duval, Krieg, and Biamonte from the conversation before turning his attention to Vulture.

Tantalus: You know damn well that we have a tag match tonight and I couldn’t—

Vulture: I know, I know. Jeez. Chill out a little bit.

Tantalus: No offense, but I see absolutely no reason to chill out and I can’t understand why you would either.

Vulture: Because we already have what we want, Greg. I have Calysto at Everlasting Epic, I have my shot to bring the world title back into our camp. You have the chance to thoroughly embarrass Schenck in the gauntlet match. Morgan has Zina for the Women’s Championship in TLC. September 10th is going to be a great night for SIN, and nothing that happens tonight or the next two Tuesdays is going to change that.

Tantalus: So you’re telling me you’re taking Crowley and Revis lightly tonight?

Vulture: No, I’m not—

Tantalus: Your cousin already let us down once tonight, and so did those other three. They’d better not let us down when they’re lumberjacks tonight. And you’d better not let us down in the ring.

Vulture: (growing agitated) Or what? Last I checked, I’m the one who’s going for the big prize in 18 days.

Tantalus: Yeah, and I don’t think you realize just how crucial you winning there really is for us. Just like I don’t think you realize how crucial making a statement tonight is. Just bring your A-game, ok?

Tantalus then walks off. As Vulture stews, his wife Morgan Day and daughter Alexis Duval approach.

Alexis: Hey Dad.

Morgan: What was that all about?

Vulture shakes his head.

Vulture: Tantalus being Tantalus.

***

We now shift gears to another backstage locker room, where The Hot Boy$ are preparing for their match with Synergy later tonight. Romeo is seated, lacing his boots as Jaguar paces back and forth, angrily taping his wrists.

Romeo: Dude, will you stop? It was one match, man.

Jaguar: One match, yeah, but not a normal match. He put my head through a car window, bruh. No words can describe how—

Romeo: I know, man. But think about it this way: In just three and a half weeks, we get them both inside Hell in a Cell. Hell in a Cell, at Everlasting Epic, with us. Look at what we have done at that event, man. Between us, 10 wins. Speaks for itself. You think that just because Tate got some cheap ass win last week, they have a chance with us inside that cell on the biggest night of the year?

Jaguar: Child please.

Romeo: Exactly. I know what they did to you, Jag. Why else do you think I came all the way out here? I got my wife and my boys at home, yet here I am in Athens. There's an Athens in Georgia bruh, we could've handled it right there.

Jaguar: I wish. These different countries, long flights, and weird food… it ain't easy, and I appreciate you having my back as always, cuz. Now let’s do what we do and handle our business. Those people out there in TV land ain't seen a Hot Boy$ match since 2006. Let’s give ‘em what they wanna see.

With that, the two pound fists and get set to head to the ring.

***

Back at ringside, “Aksem” by Ahlam hits the sound system and Saif al Abbad enters the arena to a sizeable ovation! Saif leaves home his normal pomp and circumstance, opting to slap hands with fans and heads straight to the ring. Once there, he climbs the turnbuckle and salutes the fans again and then waits for his opponent.

Troy: Alright folks, it’s time to determine the Everlasting Epic challenger to Juan Pablo Alvarez’s Progressive Championship!

Buckingham: It is, but I’ve gotta say, I'm not expecting much from this match.

Troy: How can you say that? These are two exciting, noble warriors who like and respect each other greatly. It promises to be a great match!

Buckingham: That's entirely my point. Where's the excitement? These two are friends. Where's the conflict?

Troy: Um, the conflict is obviously centered around their mutual desire to compete for the Progressive Championship. But only one man can earn that spot. And the fact that these two respect each other, Randall, will ensure that we see competition in its truest form!

The fans cheer once again for the arrival of Asai Moon when “Merciless Cult” by Dir en Grey hits the arena! Asai performs a backflip on the stage to a huge ovation, and then makes his way to the ring. Moon enters the squared circle and bows in respect to Saif. The Dubai native nods his head, but walks up to Moon and offers his hand. The two then shake hands as referee Jose Soares calls for the bell and the match gets underway.

SAIF AL ABBAD VS. ASAI MOON
Referee: Jose Soares

Asai and Saif approach each other in the center of the ring and Asai offers the test of strength. Saif obliges and the two jockey for the advantage, until Asai ducks under and secures Saif in a behind-the-back armbar. Saif twists out of it and locks an armbar of his own on Moon, but Asai somersaults out of it and brings Saif down with an arm drag. He follows it up with a standing moonsault, but Saif rolls out of the way, causing him to crash to the mat. When Moon rises, Saif downs him with a dropkick. Saif then takes position at Moon’s head, rolls him up into a bridge position, and then downs him again with a head scissors!

Troy: An impressive move by Saif, increasing his momentum in the match.

Buckingham: That was certainly interesting, and it looks like he's gonna follow up with a pin!

Saif covers Moon, and Soares counts… one, tw-and Moon kicks out. Saif then lifts up Moon and Irish whips him towards the ropes, telegraphing a back body drop as he returns. Asai catches this, however, and counters by hopping on Saif's back and downing him with a springboard leg lariat!

Troy: What a reversal! I've never seen anything like that! You've gotta appreciate that innovation, Randall!

Buckingham: I most certainly do not!

Troy: You know, it's ok to admit you're enjoying the match. You don’t have to disagree with me on every single thing.

Buckingham: Agreeing with you goes against my very nature.

Asai bounces off the rope and downs a rising Saif with a spinning roundhouse kick. He then springboards off the opposite rope and hits Saif with a moonsault! Moon goes for the pin and Soares counts… one, two, and Saif kicks out! The fans cheer for the near-fall, and for the efforts of both competitors. Meanwhile, Saif gets up and sees Moon rushing towards him. Asai jumps up for a hurricanrana, but Saif ducks through and grabs the falling Moon into a neckbreaker! He covers… one, two, and Moon gets a shoulder up.

After slowly getting to his feet, Saif begins setting Asai up for a piledriver! He lifts Moon for the potentially devastating move, but Asai is able to swing up even higher and catch Saif's face, bringing him down into a huge facebuster! The impact bounces Saif off the mat and lands him right in the corner of the ring, in prime position for the Asai Double Moonsault!

Buckingham: Big reversal by Moon!

Troy: And Asai wants to end it right now!

Buckingham: I see two other people who want to end this match! Here comes Juan Pablo Alvarez and Dexter Wellington! Awesome!

The two men rush the ring and the spent grapplers have little chance of fending off the assault. Alvarez jumps the turnbuckle and pushes Asai to the mat, while Dex grabs Saif and crushes him into the ringpost. The two then begin stomping the oblivion out of the two, leaving the official no choice but to call for the bell.

Troy: Wellington and Alvarez have ruined this match! Referee Soares has called for a disqualification!

Buckingham: But who is he going to disqualify? Alvarez and Dex attacked both Moon AND Saif!

Several officials now begin pouring from the back, sprinting to the ring in order to regain some order. After several minutes of persistence, the officials manage to peel both Alvarez and Wellington off their victims. The two exit the ring as Jose Soares grabs ring announcer Lee Palmer and informs him of the official decision.

Palmer: Ladies and gentlemen, as a result of excessive outside interference, this match has been ruled a DOUBLE DISQUALIFICATION!

Troy: But who will challenge Alvarez at Everlasting Epic?!
WINNER AT 5:10 – DOUBLE DISQUALIFICATION
 
Just then, “Reason to Hate Me” by Krayzie Bone hits the arena and the fans are greeted by the face of PWA creative director Justin Schenck on the Jumbotron! Both Saif and Asai are recovering from their attack in the ring while Alvarez and Dex stand on the outside of the ring.

Schenck: So Alvarez… did you think that you wouldn't have to defend your title at Everlasting Epic if there wasn't a number one contender named tonight? Think again, amigo. In fact, I was so impressed by the action and dedication of Saif and Asai – before you rudely interrupted them – that I've decided that BOTH have earned a shot to challenge you for the Progressive Championship at Everlasting Epic! So the Progressive Championship match at Everlasting Epic VII will be… a triple threat match!

Alvarez shakes his head furiously, screaming his disagreement at the Jumbotron. The fans cheer raucously at the notion, and Saif and Asai each sigh in relief that their actions tonight were not wasted. Alvarez protests lividly, while Dex Wellington can be seen running around the ring to grab a mic.

Wellington: What about me, Schenck?! Include me and make it a fatal fourway for the championship! I deserve a shot at the title just as much as these two hacks!

Schenck: Dex, you lost your match last week, and you don't earn a shot at a title by interfering in a number one contendership match. In fact, you've done nothing to deserve a shot at the title, so the answer is a sound NO!

The fans cheer again but Wellington is now just as livid as Alvarez!

Schenck: So that's the story, and Alvarez, if I were you, I'd start preparing now. After the stunt you just pulled, I'd expect Saif and Asai to double-team you until you're not even a factor in the match.

With that, the Jumbotron goes black. Saif and Asai celebrate with each other in the ring, playing to the fans. Meanwhile, Alvarez storms backstage, while Wellington throws his mic in frustration before doing the same.

Troy: A huge announcement by our creative director!

Buckingham: Huge indeed, but hardly fair for Alvarez. It might as well be a handicap match!

Troy: He should have thought about that before his actions tonight, but at least Mr. Schenck had the decency not to make it a triangle elimination match!  Folks, we’re gonna head to commercial, but when we come back, The Hot Boy$ will be in action! Stay tuned!

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, we see backstage reporter Scott Cornelius standing in the locker room with the PWA World Heavyweight Champion, The Iceman Jason Calysto.

Cornelius: Jason, last week you suffered a brutal attack at the hands of Vulture, John Wolfe, and Chris Duval, an attack that came on the heels of your contract signing with Vulture the week prior. Of course, at that contract signing, the tension was high and you two exchanged some cutting remarks. Given the attack, do you think that you got under Vulture’s skin, and do you have any final words for him before you participate as a lumberjack in his tag team match later tonight?

Calysto: Once again, Scott, you are too overzealous with the questions. But I’ll touch on a few things you said. First of all, do I think I got under Vulture’s skin with the comments I made at the contract signing? Absolutely. Why else would he come out one week later and sneak attack me? It all comes down to Vulture’s pride, and two weeks ago, I bruised it. As far as tonight’s match goes, I’ve got complete confidence that the guys we once called the Lost Souls will find victory. And you can bet I’m looking forward to being a lumberjack so that I’ll get a clear view of Vulture’s reaction after he loses. I want to see that look of shaken confidence. I saw a glimmer of it two weeks ago during the contract signing. And his attack against me last week was a pathetic display of overcompensation. I truly feel sorry for Vulture. We’ve known each other 30 years, and I know him better than he knows himself sometimes. I can tell he’s really lost his way. And Scott, the only way he’s going to find it again is to stop hiding behind SIN and to walk into London at Everlasting Epic his own man, face me straight up, and give the entire world an all-time classic performance. And like I said two weeks ago, if he does that, no matter what, I’ll extend my hand to him at the end of the match in respect and in friendship. But make no mistake. I WILL win. Scott, if I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times. When it’s time to shut up and wrestle, NOBODY beats The Iceman, and no matter how he decides to play it, Vulture WILL find that out in 18 nights.

With that, Calysto walks off and the camera fades.

***

As we return to ringside, "More Human Than Human" by White Zombie bumps through the speakers and a jeer-filled reaction meets Synergy as they emerge from backstage to head to the ring.

Troy: We're all set for this upcoming tag team match, and here comes the team of Synergy, Darrin Giles and The Omega. This is a team with loads of athletic talent, but they seem to have not been able to get themselves fully on track this season.

Buckingham: They HAVE been stuck in first gear, it seems, but tonight, they have the Hot Boy$, the most decorated team in our industry, love ‘em like most do, or hate ‘em like I do. If they can beat them tonight, one has to think this will set them up wonderfully in the tag title picture down the line.

The Omega and Giles enter the ring and bounce against the ropes to warm up, as three D-Bombs whistle down and explode atop the stage. "We On Fire" then hits and the Greek crowd goes crazy for the arrival of The Hot Boy$. Romeo and Jaguar looked amped up and ready to go as they march to the ring, with a sea of fire raging behind them as they do so.

Troy: And now on the opposite side of the spectrum, we have The Hot Boy$. As you noted, Randall, far and away, the most decorated tag team in history under the Progressive Entertainment banner. Dating back to our predecessor organizations, this team has four CAW tag titles, an FSW tag title, and four PWA Tag Team titles. Not to mention, Jaguar is a five-time PWA Champion and a former ORA Champion, and Romeo is a former PWA and ORA Champion as well, plus the second Grand Slam winner in this organization’s history. Two concrete Hall of Fame resumes.

Buckingham: I’ll admit that, and you KNOW I'm not the biggest fan of these two. I think they are pretty conceited, with their fancy cars, jewelry, fireworks, the whole nine. Just earlier, they were talking about their 10 total wins at Everlasting Epic, which of course is impressive. They have won every match they've competed in at that event, save for Everlasting Epic IV, when they fought each other and Jaguar won. But I think that Texas Justice is the perfect team to take them down in that Hell in a Cell match at Everlasting Epic VII.

Troy: And you could be right. We have never seen a team as violent as Texas Justice before. They may get in there and be exactly like caged animals, but of the few Hell in a Cell matches contested at Everlasting Epic, Romeo and Jaguar had the most violent one. That experience factor might be what gives The Hot Boy$ the edge, but we will find that out on September 10th.

The Hot Boy$ enter the ring and pose on the turnbuckles for the crowd, but Synergy tries to get a jump on them as they attack from behind! Giles yanks Romeo from the ropes to club him about the head and back with right forearms as The Omega does the same to Jaguar!

Troy: This is ridiculous! Synergy is attacking The Hot Boy$ before they can even get their jackets off!

Buckingham: They don't care what their resumes look like; Synergy has come here to win tonight!

THE HOT BOY$ VS. SYNERGY
Referee: Matt Hansen
With the former tag champions reeling as the bell sounds, Synergy moves in, whipping their opponents to the ropes, but the whips get reversed and The Omega is floored by Jaguar's leg lariat as Giles eats a Romeo big boot to the face that sends him barreling outside the ropes to the arena floor!

The Omega gets back up and walks right into a boot to the gut from Jaguar, who then lifts him up and plants him with a Carrjack! Romeo then tags into the match and follows up with a Dre Day Powerbomb, connecting with extreme impact!

Troy: Dre Day! And he got absolutely all of that one!

Buckingham: They are dissecting The Omega, and might not be done!

Opting to wave off a possible pin attempt, Romeo instructs his partner to head up to the top rope as he scoops the former International Champion up onto his shoulders in a seated position. Da Playboi then turns to his corner, where Jaguar leaps off his perch to connect with a devastating clothesline, decimating The Omega by completing The Heatwave! After Omega slams violently to the mat, Romeo covers for the academic one, two, three!

Troy: And it’s over! What a dominating win by The Hot Boy$!

Buckingham: I don't think Synergy's approach helped them much tonight, Troy.

As "We On Fire" replays, The Hot Boy$ have no time to celebrate, because the PWA Tag Team Champions Maddox Tate and Pitbull – Texas Justice – barrel down the ramp and enters the ring. The four commence brawling once again as scores of officials emerge and flood the squared circle to try and break it up.

Troy: And now we have yet another brawl between these two teams!

Buckingham: I'm starting to think that Hell in a Cell is about the only way to possibly contain these four!

Troy: Folks, we’re going to restore order out here, but we’ll be right back! Stay with us!
WINNERS VIA PINFALL AT 2:14 – THE HOT BOY$

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, “With You” by Linkin Park hits the speakers and the Modern-Day Samurai Scythe, makes his way to the ring. He is noticeably flanked by Jon Dulberg and his manager Kerry Cox. Scythe then grabs a microphone as the three enter the ring and ultimately begins speaking.

Scythe: Now I’m not going to stand here in the center of this ring and pretend that I’m not disappointed with the direction this season has gone for me. Truly, I expected more for myself and for my fans. But all season, I have been harassed and distracted by that weasel, Don Cerrone. Before the Symphony of Destruction, he tormented me with the prospect of a mystery entrant that I would be facing on his behalf during the SOD match. When that day finally came, the mystery entrant was revealed to be The Miracle Mike Troha, and he interfered with my chance to become number one contender to the PWA World Heavyweight Championship. What bothers me though is not that he pinned me at the SOD and eliminated my one shot to go to Everlasting Epic and face the world champion. What bothers me is that Troha doesn’t even have the guts to face me again. Ever since Symphony of Destruction, he has eluded my attempts to set up a one-on-one match. Giving excuse after excuse that God is telling him to not fight me. Well, you can call it a godsend, or you can call it gospel, but Mike, I call it cowardice. And what’s more is that last week he revealed that he now needs a bodyguard to keep him secure, because he feels he’s been persecuted by me, Jon, and Kerry. Troha, the only protection you need is from your own scary delusions. And if you thought Dulberg and Cox already disliked you, bringing your “Soldier of Fortune” GI Jew on board has only served to make you even more despised.

Now you may claim that God prevents you from fighting in a one-on-one match with me, but what if it was a six-man tag team match at Everlasting Epic VII?  Does God have anything to say about that?

It’s no secret that I want to get my hands on both you AND Cerrone, and I certainly wouldn’t mind another go with GI Jew. But you know who’d love to face GI Jew more than me? These two men standing beside me.  In fact, Kerry here still hasn’t quite gotten over his two Everlasting Epic losses to GI Jew and would relish a third opportunity. So Troha, what do you say? Will you be a man and agree to this fight, or are you going to be a coward and shrink away from yet another challenge?

With Scythe’s final statement “The Miracle” by Queen blasts onto the speakers and The Miracle Mike Troha, Don Cerrone, and GI Jew make their way onto the stage. The Standard Sleaze Don Cerrone is adamantly wagging his finger in protest of the match Scythe has just proposed and is the first to speak.

Cerrone: You can’t possibly be serious! I want NO part of this match! You know I’m not a wrestler, so why would you even THINK it would be fair to place me in a match against you?! Riddle me THAT, Daddy-O!

Troha: Calm down, Don. I’ve got this. Now, Scythe, although the old Mike Troha would want nothing more than to face you and your loser friends in a six-man tag match, the Mike Troha that has been born-again knows that fighting is NEVER the answer. You are a minion of the Devil, Scythe, and I will not fall prey to the temptation of wrestling you at Everlasting Epic VII. Now is not the time to give in to your heathen ways. I would rather give up an opportunity to work at Everlasting Epic VII than stoop to your level. You have clearly lost your way and have chosen to victimize myself and Don Cerrone in order to regain some semblance of the man you once were. I will pray for your soul, Scythe, as well as for those of Cox and Dulberg.

Scythe: Oh give me a break, Troha! If you really are this God-given “miracle” you claim to be, then why not put your money where your mouth is and accept our challenge?

Troha: Perhaps your ears are filled with the whispers of Lucifer and that’s why you didn’t hear we the first time. We—

Suddenly GI Jew rips the microphone out of Mike Troha’s hand.

Jew: WE ACCEPT.

Cerrone and Troha begin to loudly object, but GI Jew gives each of them a threatening glare as he mouths the words “trust me” to them. The three then turn and exit the stage, leaving a very pleased Scythe, Jon Dulberg, and Kerry Cox in the middle of the ring.

Troy: Well there you have it folks! Another match is set for Everlasting Epic VII and this six-man tag team bout will pit the Modern-Day Samurai Scythe, along with his partners the Hardcore Icon Kerry Cox and the Human Highlight Jon Dulberg against The Miracle Mike Troha, GI Jew, and The Standard Sleaze Don Cerrone!

Buckingham: I can’t believe poor Don Cerrone is going to have to wrestle!

Troy: I know! I can’t wait! Folks, we’ll be right back!

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, “The Stone Monkey” by Kazu Matsui hits and the fans begin booing loudly as Keiko Ishida makes her way to the ring. Wearing a noticeable scowl on her face, Keiko enters the ring and awaits her opposition.

She isn’t made to wait long, as “Baai” by Abdel Gadir Salim and Emmanuel Jal hits and the fans give a nice ovation to Kemi Okoro as she enters! Kemi wastes little time entering the ring and standing across from her rival.

Troy: Alright folks, we’re ready to go with the fourth matchup between these two, a series which really couldn’t be more closely contested. And every single match has ended indecisively.

Buckingham: Well that all ends tonight, Troy. I am predicting a crushing and dominating win for Keiko to end this feud once and for all.

Troy: Well, we’re about to find out!

KEIKO ISHIDA VS. KEMI OKORO
Referee: Dan Martin
Keiko and Kemi dispense with the formalities this time, immediately going after one another and initiating a slugfest. The bigger and stronger Keiko gains the initial advantage, ultimately pounding Kemi back into a corner, where she works her over with thunderous chops. Then, Keiko gets a running start and clobbers Kemi with a knee to the jaw, looking to follow it up with a bulldog. However, Kemi shoves Keiko off and downs her with a dropkick as soon as she rises!

Troy: Kemi has just swung the momentum of this match!

Buckingham: Don’t get too excited, Troy. This is only temporary!

Kemi dishes out her brand of high-impact offense, nailing Keiko with a series of hurricanranas, prompting Keiko to seek the solace of the arena floor. However, Kemi is not content to leave her out there, instead hopping up to the top rope and leaping off, attempting to take Keiko out with a flying cross body… but Keiko moves, and Kemi crashes onto the arena floor!

Buckingham: That’s why they call it high-risk, Troy!

Keiko scoops Kemi up and rolls her back into the squared circle before following her inside. From there, Ishida keeps the pressure mounted, keeping Okoro grounded and dazed with repeated suplexes and Muay Thai strikes, before finally nailing the running knee/bulldog combination she tried and failed to complete earlier in the bout. Keiko covers… one, two, th-NO! Kemi gets a shoulder up.

At this point, Keiko feels confident that Kemi is primed for the kill. She backs up to the other side of the ring as Okoro struggles to rise, the noticeable tell for the Oshimai running STO, the move that won her the PWA Women’s Championship on three different occasions.

When Kemi rises, Keiko begins her charge, looking to finish this match off decisively, but Kemi leaps up and counters the Oshimai into a crucifix pinning combination! One, two, three!

Buckingham: What?!

Troy: My God! Kemi just beat Keiko, but beyond that, Kemi just countered the Oshimai! Keiko has been here nearly seven years and NO ONE has ever done that!

Buckingham: That move is her bread and butter, Troy! If she can’t rely on the Oshimai, her whole arsenal takes a huge hit!

The Athens crowd cheers loudly as “Baai” replays and Kemi Okoro is announced the winner. Kemi quickly rolls out of the ring and escapes up the aisle while a stunned Keiko goes from shock to rage and begins throwing a fit in the ring.

Troy: Well folks, Kemi Okoro has won this round, and they are now even at 2-2!

Buckingham: I wouldn’t call this win decisive either, Troy! Kemi got lucky!

Troy: I have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of this battle!
WINNER VIA PINFALL AT 4:09 – KEMI OKORO

***

The camera shifts backstage, where we see Emily Walker walking with Fenix Clarke and Paul Epton to the office of PWA creative director Justin Schenck. She knocks at the door and Schenck answers, leading the trio inside his office. As he sits at his desk, Emily and her tag team are surprised to see that Paul Dawkins and Renegade are already seated on his couch. Undaunted, Emily begins to speak with the creative director.

Emily: Mr. Schenck, as I’m sure you know, I am here with my newly-formed tag team of Paul Epton and Fenix Clarke. We were lucky enough to add Epton to our ranks last week after he very unfortunately lost a match to Fenix.

Paul Epton very visibly rolls his eyes at this last comment before letting out a deep sigh of disappointment.

Schenck: From what I can tell, he’s overjoyed about the merger. Now Emily, I know you didn’t interrupt my meeting to inform me of something I already know, so what exactly can I help you with?

Emily: I’m glad you asked, Mr. Schenck. I’m here to request that my team be placed in a match at Everlasting Epic VII. After all, it will be in our native England so the fans are going to want to see us out there. Furthermore, and I’m sure you’ll agree, Fenix Clarke and, to a lesser extent, Paul Epton, have been extremely impressive and  entertaining in your cruiserweight division, so it would be unheard of to leave talents like them off your card and deny them the biggest payday of the year.

Schenck: Ha, wow, Ms. Walker. A bit presumptuous, aren’t we? You’ve only just formed this tag team a week ago, a pairing which consists of your current protégé/ boyfriend and your angry ex, and you actually expect me to just put this volatile combo in a match at our biggest show of the year without even seeing how they work? You MUST be dreaming. Furthermore, I have two qualified and seasoned veterans sitting to my right that deserve a spot at Everlasting Epic far more than you do, men I’ve screwed over in the past and men I really owe a favor to.

Renegade: Damn right.

Dawkins: You could say that again.

Schenck: Don’t push your luck, gentlemen. But Emily, I like your spunk and your initiative, so here’s what I’ll do. Dawkins and Renegade are going to be in a match at Everlasting Epic VII. But they do need opponents. Now, based on this season’s events, I’ve had it in mind for quite some time for them to compete against Synergy.  However, since Synergy has proven to be a constant disappoint, with tonight being no exception, I have an idea. Next Tuesday in Bangkok, your boys are going to face Synergy. The winners of that match will move on to face Paul Dawkins and Renegade at Everlasting Epic VII.

Emily: Excellent decision, Mr. Schenck. I knew there was a reason you were in this position.

Emily Walker then leads Epton and Clarke out of the office, grinning from ear to ear with self-satisfaction as we head to commercial.

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, “Uprising” by Muse hits the speakers and we are taken to our commentators Victor Troy and Randall Buckingham at ringside.

Troy: Alright ladies and gentlemen, before we move on with tonight’s broadcast, let’s take a minute to talk about what’s on the horizon 18 nights from tonight, when we invade London’s Wembley Stadium for Everlasting Epic VII!

Buckingham: I can’t wait, Troy!

Troy: Neither can I, and how could you wait for a main event like this one?! It’s a rubber match eight years in the making as Jason Calysto defends the PWA World Heavyweight Championship against Vulture!

Buckingham: But we have SO much more in store on September 10th. The PWA Tag Team Championship will be up for grabs inside Hell in a Cell, when Texas Justice defends the gold against the legendary Hot Boy$!

Troy: The Alaskan Monster Solomon puts his career on the line against Evan Black in a match where there are no count-outs, no disqualifications, and falls count anywhere!

Buckingham: Morgan Day returns home to England to challenge Zina for the PWA Women’s Championship in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match!

Troy: We will also have the five-on-five Gauntlet Match, where SIN members Greg Tantalus, Markus Krieg, James Biamonte, Chris Duval, and the PWA International Champion John Wolfe square off with Dan Crowley, Showtime Damon Savage, Chase Stone, Hollywood Mike Griffin and Rich Revis. Each team will seed its members from one through five, and we’ll start off with a singles match between the two number ones. Then, each time someone is eliminated by pinfall, submission, count-out, or disqualification, his team will move on to its next entrant. When one team eliminates all members of the opposition, that team will be declared the winner.

Buckingham: Plus, we learned a couple other matches for Everlasting Epic tonight, Troy. In a six-man tag team match, Scythe teams with Jon Dulberg and Kerry Cox to battle The Miracle Mike Troha, Don Cerrone, and GI Jew!

Troy: The Progressive Championship will be contested in a triple threat match, when Juan Pablo Alvarez defends the gold against Saif al Abbad and Asai Moon!

Buckingham: And Paul Dawkins and Renegade will be in action against the winners of next week’s match between Synergy and the newly-formed and Emily Walker-led team of Paul Epton and Fenix Clarke!

Troy: Folks, it’s going to be an amazing night, and it’s just 18 nights away! But for now, tonight’s show rolls on! Let’s get back to the ring!

***

With that, “Da Repercussions” by 50 Cent hits the speakers and the fans begin booing vociferously as Dee Licious leads Michael Grieco to the ring. Both appear to be in a foul mood as Grieco enters the squared circle and awaits his competition.

Moments later, “The Final Countdown” by the London Symphony Orchestra hits the speakers and the Athens crowd roars with approval as Matthew Magellan makes his hip-thrusting entrance alongside his manager Jade.

Troy: Listen to the ovation for Matthew Magellan! His popularity grows by leaps and bounds each week!

Buckingham: Well, fan support or not, he’s about to get his ass handed to him. And you know what, Troy? It’s about time. I used to be a fan of Magellan’s, but he’s gone way too far with this pie nonsense.

Jade and Dee glare at each other on the outside as Magellan enters the ring, makes eye contact with Grieco, and hip-thrusts at him. Grieco responds with a snarl, but referee Jose Soares puts a stop to that to check both competitors and their managers for pie.

Troy: This is probably the most unconventional referee check in PWA history. Of course, if either man is spotted with a pie out here, he will be immediately disqualified.

Buckingham: Well, clearly Grieco and Dee don’t have any pie. And Magellan and Jade look clean, so let’s get on with it!

That’s exactly what happens moments later, when Soares calls for the bell and we get underway.

MATTHEW MAGELLAN VS. MICHAEL GRIECO
Referee: Jose Soares
Magellan’s first move is to go to the center of the ring and challenge Grieco to a test of strength. Incredulous, Grieco first turns to Dee and asks her if Magellan could possibly be serious. With a big smirk on his face, Grieco turns back to Magellan and obliges, but of course, Magellan responds by poking Grieco in the eye instead! Furious, Grieco charges at Magellan, but Magellan sidesteps him and downs him with a drop toehold! Then, as Grieco gets to his feet, Magellan greets him with another exaggerated hip-thrusting exhibition that the fans can’t get enough of!

Buckingham: I think I just saw a vein burst in Grieco’s head!

Magellan continues on in the same fashion, trying to use his speed and quickness advantage to stay one step ahead of his much more powerful opponent. However, when Magellan attempts a running cross body on Grieco, his luck runs out. Grieco catches him and powerslams him to the mat, beginning a wave of destruction.

Grieco works Magellan over with strong whips to the corner, hard clotheslines, and clubbing forearms before lifting him over his head and flattening him with a thunderous Gorilla press slam, the usual prelude to his triple powerbomb.

Troy: Grieco is firmly in control here, Randall. Magellan is in serious trouble.

Buckingham: It’s all over but the shouting. We’re a triple powerbomb away from seeing Magellan finally put in his place!

With Magellan writhing in pain in the ring, rather than cover or attempt his triple powerbomb, Grieco opts to drag things out, taking a moment to jump on the turnbuckles and flex for the Athens crowd as they shower him with boos.

Troy: Would you believe this guy? What a show-off!

Buckingham: I don’t care what you say, I’m just glad to finally see Grieco give that idiot Magellan the beat-down he deserves. After all those antics with—wait, who’s this coming down the ramp?!

All eyes turn to the ramp where we see a FedEx delivery man hastily walking down to ringside with a package in his hands. He walks up the steel steps and flags Michael Grieco off the turnbuckle. Grieco looks very confused as he jumps down. Turning around, he sees that Magellan is still safely down and out on the mat.

Buckingham: C’mon, ref! Get this guy outta here. Can’t he wait ‘til after the match to deliver this package?

The referee tries to get the FedEx delivery man to leave ringside, but he insists he must deliver this package now because it is time sensitive. Soares motions for Grieco to come out of the ring and sign for it. Grieco obliges, quickly signing for the package. Grieco, still with a puzzled look on his face reads the message on the box:

To: Michael Grieco,

OPEN IMMEDIATELY!

From: Michael Grieco

Grieco opens the box and pulls out a custard pie. He spins around with a look of horror on his face, just in time to see the referee call for his disqualification and ring the bell.
WINNER VIA DISQUALIFICATION AT 5:05: MATTHEW MAGELLAN

Grieco remains on the outside of the ring, the look of horror on his face disintegrating into one of rage as he gazes back at the ring to see Matthew Magellan doubled over with laughter. Grieco starts after Magellan with pie in hand but Magellan quickly rolls out of the ring to make his escape back up the aisle. Anticipating this, Dee Licious looks to cut Magellan off at the pass. Halfway up the ramp, Magellan now finds himself cornered with Dee behind him and Grieco in front of him.

Grieco: You son of a bitch! This is the LAST time you embarrass me!

Grieco hurls the pie straight for Magellan’s face but at the last second, Magellan ducks and the pie instead reaches the unintended target of Dee’s face!

Dee lets out an angry shriek and stumbles around blindly, until Jade runs up out of nowhere and downs her with the Side Effect! Before Grieco can comprehend the magnitude of what has happened, Magellan grabs him by the trunks, throws him into the ring, and stuns him with the Strait of Magellan! With Grieco down on the mat, Magellan quickly climbs to the top rope and hits his flying elbow smash, The Conquest, crushing down right onto Grieco’s chest!

As Grieco and Dee remain down and out, Jade and Magellan, satisfied with their accomplishments, backpedal up to the stage and disappear behind the curtain to a rousing ovation as “The Final Countdown” replays.

Buckingham: What an absolutely despicable display! Call security! Magellan and Jade CANNOT get away with this!

Troy: Well, it looks like it wasn’t the last time Grieco was embarrassed after all!

Buckingham: Shut it, Troy! Just shut it!

***

The camera shifts to the backstage area, where Rich Revis is applying his wrist tape in advance of tonight’s main event tag team match. Moments later, he is approached by Dan Crowley.

Crowley: You ready?

Revis: I am. Let’s do this.

Crowley: Just like riding a bike, right?

The two share a laugh and begin heading towards the curtain, but they quickly find their path blocked by three friendly faces: Showtime Damon Savage, Hollywood Mike Griffin, and Chase Stone, their Everlasting Epic partners in the five-on-five gauntlet match against SIN.

Showtime: Showtime just wanted to wish y’all luck out there tonight. And so did these guys.

Griffin: Just be careful out there.

Stone: And if anything happens, don’t worry. We’ve got your backs.

Crowley and Revis then nod at their partners and continue walking.

Troy: It’s Vulture and Greg Tantalus against Dan Crowley and Rich Revis in our main event, and it’s next! Don’t move a muscle!

-- COMMERCIAL BREAK --

Back from break, “F*ckin’ in the Bushes” by Oasis blasts onto the speakers and the Athens crowd explodes for the PWA World Heavyweight Championship!

Troy: Here he comes! The Iceman Jason Calysto!

Buckingham: I hope he’s all geared up to stand outside the ring and do nothing. It’s his responsibility not to get involved here.

Troy: I’m pretty sure his sole responsibility is to toss anyone back into the ring that makes their way to the outside.

At length, Calysto takes his place on the outside, joining Showtime Damon Savage, Chase Stone, Hollywood Mike Griffin, and the PWA Women’s Champion Zina, who are already there.

Moments later, “Body Ya” by Fabolous hits and the fans give a warm reception to Rich Revis, who makes an energetic entrance, pumped up for tonight’s main event.

When Revis hits the ring, “Judas Rising” by Judas Priest thumps onto the speakers and Dan Crowley enters to a huge ovation! Crowley makes his customary entrance before entering the squared circle and meeting his partner for the night, a man with whom he has captured the PWA Tag Team Championship on three separate occasions.

Troy: What must be going through the heads of Dan Crowley and Rich Revis right now? They were one of the most successful tag teams in PWA history, but they haven’t stepped into that ring as partners in six years.

Buckingham: Well, it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen Vulture and Tantalus actually compete as a tag team as well, but I do give them the advantage there. They have been working closely with each other for three months. Crowley and Revis have had limited interactions since Revis’ return. I’m sure it’s a weird feeling for both of them. But once that bell rings, they are gonna need to get over it and get focused real quickly, or they’re gonna be swallowed whole.

As Crowley and Revis stand in the ring, “Electric Head Pt. 1: The Agony” by White Zombie invades the speakers and the fans boo loudly as Strength In Numbers enters the arena in full. Morgan Day and Alexis Duval lead the way, followed by International Champion John Wolfe, Chris Duval, Markus Krieg, and James Biamonte. Then, steps behind them, Vulture and Greg Tantalus emerge stoically marching towards the ring.

Buckingham: You know, I know what we saw in their locker room earlier tonight, but Vulture and Tantalus appear to be very much on the same page right now.

Troy: Well, we’ll see if that carries over to after the bell rings.

Vulture and Tantalus enter the ring while the remaining SIN members take their places on the outside. From there, Tantalus opts to start the match for SIN while Crowley takes the assignment for his team. As they approach the center of the ring, referee Tom Stevens calls for the bell to kick off this contest.

VULTURE & GREG TANTALUS VS. DAN CROWLEY & RICH REVIS
Referee: Tom Stevens
Tantalus and Crowley exchange words immediately following the bell, culminating with Tantalus cracking Crowley across the face with a thunderous slap! Following this, Crowley tackles Tantalus to the mat and begins pounding away on him to a tremendous ovation from the Athens crowd!

Tantalus scurries to his feet, but Crowley grabs him and heaves him over the top rope to the fan favorite side of the ring, causing Tantalus to be converged upon by a number of his enemies! The SIN team promptly moves to that side of the ring, and the fans begin to buzz!

Troy: This match is barely underway, and we’ve already got a threat of a full-fledged war breaking out!

Buckingham: I say let ‘em go!

Tantalus finally re-enters the ring, but Crowley isn’t interested in letting up, keeping Tantalus off balance with numerous Muay Thai strikes. From there, Crowley whips Tantalus into the ropes and, upon his return, he tosses him into the air and catches him with a big Samoan drop! However, unbeknownst to Crowley, Tantalus tagged in Vulture on the rebound, and the number one contender to the PWA Championship enters the ring by chop blocking Crowley to the mat.

Vulture now greatly slows the pace of the match, doing everything he can to keep Crowley grounded. Vulture works over Crowley with repeated knees to the small of the back and stomps to the leg, all the while making as much eye contact with Jason Calysto on the outside, attempting to send him a message that this is his future.

After wearing Crowley down for a significant portion of time, Vulture clobbers him with a T-bone suplex and covers… one, two, and Crowley gets a shoulder up!

Vulture then whips Crowley into the corner and tags in Tantalus, who gets to work with a different brand of assault, focusing on wild kicks, stomps, and punches. Tantalus then intentionally dumps Crowley to the outside on the SIN side of the ring, prompting all of SIN to surround him and begin stomping him furiously. This assault prompts the other side of the ring to make the trek over and, again, a full-fledged war between the two sides is only narrowly averted.

Troy: Tensions are running EXTREMELY high right now!

Finally, Crowley is tossed back into the ring, and Tantalus continues the offensive, but not before taunting Rich Revis on the ring apron, who still hasn’t gotten into the match. Tantalus does everything he can to keep that a reality, splitting the ring in half and keeping Crowley contained to the SIN corner.

Tantalus then tags Vulture back into the match, who continues the assault. Crowley fights back as much as he can, but Vulture and Tantalus have been effective in their strategy of isolating him from his partner. Looking to take the match to the next level, Vulture downs Crowley with a running knee to the face before looking for the Sharpshooter. Before applying the hold, Vulture points down at Calysto, but just as Vulture attempts to lock it in, the PWA Champion jumps onto the ring apron!

Buckingham: What is he doing?! Get him off the damn apron!

Despite Tantalus’ protests, Vulture lets Crowley go and turns his attention to Calysto. After a brief verbal exchange, referee Tom Stevens steps in and forces Calysto to step down from the apron. However, when Vulture turns around, Crowley stuns him out of nowhere with a big uppercut!

Troy: Vulture’s down! This is Crowley’s chance!

Tantalus screams at Vulture to make the tag and, ultimately, he does. However, by the time Tantalus enters the ring and charges Crowley, he makes the tag to Rich Revis, who enters like a house of fire! Tantalus attempts a punch, but Revis blocks it and clubs him down with a big right of his own! Tantalus then charges Revis, but he counters with a back body drop! Vulture then enters the ring, but Revis charges him and clotheslines him over the top rope, sending him crashing onto his SIN teammates!

This distraction, however, allows Tantalus to club him from behind, giving SIN a momentary advantage. However, when Tantalus whips Revis against the ropes and tries to nail him with a jumping knee upon the return, Revis has it scouted, catching Tantalus in mid-air and dropping him throat-first onto the top rope!

Tantalus then scurries to the corner and tags Vulture into the match, who rushes into the ring swinging a clothesline, but Revis ducks under it and, when Vulture stops short, downs him with a dropkick!

Troy: Look at the teamwork! It’s like the Lost Souls of old!

Buckingham: Well, the Lost Souls of old were inferior to Tantalus and Vulture, and that’s going to remain true after this match! At least I hope!

Revis then tags Crowley back into the fray and the two grab Vulture together, whip him against the ropes, and catch him with a double spinebuster! Crowley floats over into a cover… one, two, and Vulture gets a shoulder up!

Crowley now takes control of the match, taking Vulture down with a series of suplexes. Then, Crowley heads to the top, looking for the Shadow of the Nite, but Vulture moves out of the way, and Crowley instead hits the mat hard! From there, Vulture whips him against the ropes and crushes him upon the return with the Chill Factor spinebuster! Vulture covers… one, two, and Crowley gets a shoulder up! Undaunted, Vulture signals for the Crimson Sunset.

Buckingham: Here we go! Crimson Sunset time! Goodnight Crowley! Goodnight Revis! Thanks for coming!

Troy: You’re just going to write them off that easily?

Bucking: Yes. Yes I am.

Vulture lifts Crowley off the mat and attempts the Crimson Sunset, but Crowley slips out and shoves Vulture chest-first into the turnbuckles. Then, as Vulture staggers backwards, Crowley spins him around and immediately lifts him for the Brutal Legend! The Athens crowd gets to its feet, but before the move can be completed, Tantalus signals to the troops and promptly enters the ring to chop Crowley’s legs out from under him. Then, all members of SIN hit the ring to commence a brutal beat-down! However, before the assault can begin, Revis, Showtime, Stone, Griffin, and Zina also enter the ring, prompting referee Tom Stevens to throw this match out and an absolute melee to finally ensue in the squared circle!

Troy: This is absolutely insane! Chaos is reigning supreme here in Athens!

Buckingham: I don’t know if any other conclusion to this match was even possible!
WINNERS AT 11:24 – NO CONTEST

In the ring, Zina has her fill trying to fight off both Morgan and Alexis, Wolfe battles Stone, Duval exchanges blows with Revis, Tantalus and Griffin wage their familiar war, Biamonte and Showtime trade punches, and Krieg slugs it out with Crowley.

Meanwhile, Vulture takes the opportunity to slip out of the ring, trying not to damage himself for Everlasting Epic. However, when he begins backpedaling up the aisle, he is completely unaware of the fact that Jason Calysto never entered the ring, knowing that Vulture would bail on the brawl. Instead, the PWA Champion is right behind Vulture and, moments later, Calysto spins Vulture around and attempts to drive him down to the arena floor with the Crossface!

Vulture manages to slip out just in time and scurries halfway up the aisle, but locks eyes with Calysto, who gestures with his fingers that he was extremely close to locking in that Crossface. The two men then stare each other down as the brutal brawl persists in the background, with just 18 nights remaining until their long-awaited Everlasting Epic showdown.

Troy: Folks, we’re out of time! We’ve got just two episodes to go until Everlasting Epic, and you won’t want to miss a minute! Goodnight, everybody!


-- END SHOW --


Pre-Show Dark Matches:
1. Markus Krieg def. Renegade via pinfall at 3:11 with the BlitzKrieg. (Referee: Jose Soares)
2. Jade def. Alexis Duval via pinfall at 4:15 with the Side Effect. (Referee: Dan Martin)
3. Jon Dulberg def. Dexter P. Wellington via pinfall at 6:27 with the Walk-Off. (Referee: Matt Hansen)