MAIN EVENT
• PRIDE CHAMPIONSHIP •
(c) Chris Madison vs. Sydney Christensen
J.A. Aldridge: The following contest is your main event of the evening and it is for the FGA PRIDE CHAMPIONSHIP!
The thud of a low chime rings out, and the beginning of “Sirens” by Elephante ring through the arena. The lights in the arena dip as the crowd voices their extreme approval of one Fujiko Mine. The lights bump in time with the beat, bathing the crowd in alternating pale purple and gold lights.
Why came disaster, I see your face
Under the laughter you store away
Come down, come down, come out and play
Biting the nails of catastrophe
When didn't your sails come and dance with me
Come down, come down, we're lost at seaAt the top of one of the crowd entrances, one Fujiko Mine appears. She is in a heather grey DOPE shirt and a pair of jean leggings. The camera focuses on her as she looks out at the fans surrounding her. The nearest fans wave to catch her attention; Fujiko slaps some hands as she makes her way through the crowd and down to the ring.
All I want is perfect timing
All I got was silver lining
I can't stop, these tides from rising
So I'm coming back for you
Coming back for you-OH!The breakdown of the song kicks in, and the lights dance along with them. Fujiko reaches the ringside area, and climbs over the guardrail. She holds something, which the camera comes in to find is a bottle of Fiji water. The label has been altered so that the word “Fiji” has been changed to “Fuji”.
J.A. Aldridge: Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome… Fujiko Mine!
She comes around the ring and sits at the 3rd chair at the announce desk, and places the headphones on.
Kris Cruise: Thank you for joining us, Fujiko.
Fujiko Mine: It’s my pleasure, Kris.
She then slams the bottle of “Fuji Water” down, right in front of Stephy.
Fujiko Mine: Had to bring this, as it’s my
favorite. I know how much of a fan Stephy is, so I didn’t want to deny her the chance to say anything she wanted to say. Anything you wanted to say, Stephy?
Stephy Auger: ....
Fujiko Mine: Aww. I was looking forward to your insightful commentary.
Stephy Auger: *Grumble grumble*
Kris Cruise: Fujiko, Any preference on who you’d like to face?
Fujiko Mine: I know the answer I should be giving is “Anyone and everyone.” And to a point that is certainly true. But I want to see how I matchup against Mr. Madison. He’s one of the rare people on the FGA roster who have won a championship twice. I obviously want to join that company. But I’m sure that he realized his mistake the first time around, and will be that much tougher to beat in any defenses going forward.
The sound of a guitar strumming subtly begins to echo in the arena, leaving those in attendance wondering what is going on. The angelic voice of one Lzzy Hale of the band Halestorm is heard next, her voice serenely starting the opening verse of “I Am The Fire.”
Am I brave enough?
Am I strong enough?
To follow the desire
That burns from within
To push away my fear
To stand where I'm afraid
I am through with this
'Cause I am more than this
I promise to myself
Alone and no one else
My flame is rising higher.
As the song picks up the tempo, her voice becomes more intense, kicking into the chorus.
I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
Midway through the chorus, the curtains part and out walks the pride of Calgary herself, Sydney Christensen. She steps out to the middle of the stage and juts her arms out on either side of her, tossing her head back as the fans show their appreciation. She picks her head up and slowly brings her arms in front of her, her index fingers pointing down to the ring. Dropping her arms to her side, she begins her march towards the ring, nodding at a few fans along the way.
J.A. Aldridge: Introducing first, the challenger! From San Diego, California, by way of Calgary, Alberta, Canada! She is “The Calgary Flame” SYYYYYYDNEEEEYYYYY CHRISSSSSSSTEENNNNNSENNNNNN!!!
Once she reaches the ring, she hops up onto the apron and steps through the bottom and middle ropes. Almost immediately, Sydney walks over to the ropes and raises her arms above her head, encouraging the fans as they cheer on the proud Canadian. Sydney then walks over to one corner of the ring and rests her back against the turnbuckle, awaiting her opponent as her music fades out on one poignant line of the chorus.
Kris Cruise: Sydney Christensen defeated Chris Madison for the WCS International Champion last month, then successfully defended the title against him again! That makes her 2-0 against him, Stephy.
Stephy Auger: Boy, someone knows how to do math! That’s great. But guess what? This is Pride Rules that we’re talking about here! We’re not just talking about one fall. This match could go all three falls! Does Sydney Christensen have what it takes to get the job done? To quote our GREAT President: I don’t think she has the stamina!
Kris Cruise: ...
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire!
The arena's lights dim to black as the opening guitar riffs to "War Machine" by KISS begin to screech over the P.A. system. The video screen lights up with visual static noise. Suddenly in the center of the screen a black handprint begins pulsating to the beat of the drum that has began to play. A spotlight shines on the entrance ramp and we see Chris Madison standing with his head bowed under a black towel, wearing an official FGA licensed t-shirt that says, "Always Ready For War," across the chest. He nods his head to the music and as the chorus breaks he rips the towel from his head and tosses it into the live audience, starting his way down the ramp toward, the ring.
Better watch out 'cause I'm a war machine
Better watch out 'cause I'm a war machine
Madison makes it to the base of the steps and places one foot down before scoping out the fans directly behind him by peering over his shoulder.
J.A. Aldridge: And her opponent, from Long Island, New York! Weighing in at 220 pounds! He is the reigning….defending… FGA Pride Champion! He is “Mayhem” CHRIIIIIIISSSSSS MAAAAADIIISSOOOONNNNN!!!
He smirks as the live audience sings along to the entrance music and then marches up the steps and climbs through the ropes. He immediately leaps up onto the middle rope and faces out towards the crowd. He brings his fists up to his face and punches his jaw with each hand before shooting his arms out horizontally with his hands wide open, welcoming whatever challenge is coming his way. Madison hops backwards, bouncing off of his feet and turns towards the center of the ring, snarling and ready to go…
Kris Cruise: Very few competitors can say that they’ve defeated Chris Madison on multiple occasions. But Sydney Christensen can! Not only does that have to eat away at Madison, but it’s got to put doubt in his mind. Can he defeat Christensen?
Stephy Auger: Can he? Of course he can! He’s a two-time Pride Champion! He knows the ins and the outs of these matches and how the use the rules to his advantage. Christensen has beaten him twice and that’s good. Real good. But not under this type of match and that’s where Madison holds the advantage.
The match starts with Madison and Christensen shaking hands to cheers and applause from the crowd. Both competitors take several steps back before circling the ring. They go to head towards the center of the ring and lock up when they stop to take notice of the chants from the crowd.
LET’S GO, SYYYYYD!
LET’S GO, MAYHEM!
LET’S GO, SYYYYYD!!
LET’S GO, MAYHEM!!
LET’S GO, SYYYYYD!!!
LET’S GO, MAYHEM!!!
Kris Cruise: Listen to this capacity crowd, Stephy!
Stephy Auger: I’d rather not...
Both champion and challenger acknowledge the crowd before heading towards the center of the ring and locking up. After jockeying for position in the collar-and-elbow, Madison uses his strength advantage to move Christensen across the ring and into the turnbuckles. The ref heads over and gives them both until a count of five to break it up.
Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…
Both grapplers make a clean break.
Kris Cruise: Fujiko, any potential strategy in a Pride Rules match with these two?
Fujiko Mine: Sydney is clearly the faster and more agile of the two. She fits more of my style, so she’s easier to scout. A match between her and I would be a risk versus reward war of attrition. But Madison? That power and technical prowess? A match between him and I would be an out and out chess match. He’d do his best to keep my momentum low, and keep me from using my kicking power. I’d be doing my best to burn him out cardio wise.
Madison walks back towards the center of the ring and waits for his challenger. Christensen slowly makes her way out of the corner before circling the ring. She then inches her way over towards Madison before locking up. After jockeying for position, Madison begins to move Christensen across the ring. At the last second, Christensen pivots and presses Madison up against the ropes. The ref quickly goes over and gives them until a count of five to break it up.
Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…
Both grapplers make a clean break. Christensen heads back to the center of the ring and waits for the champion. Madison then slowly makes his way off the ropes before circling the ring. Once he’s ready, he makes his way back over to Christensen and locks up. Christensen quickly ducks down, grabs one of Madison’s leg and yanks him down to the canvas with a single leg takedown. She then goes to follow up with a figure four, but Madison reverses into a small package.
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Christensen kicks out.
After both grapplers scramble back to a vertical base, Christensen gains the advantage with a side headlock. She then tosses Madison down to the canvas with a side headlock takeover. Madison reaches up and is able to reverse into a headscissors. The hold doesn’t stay on for long as Christensen is able to escape with a kip up. After Madison turns over and tries to scramble back to his feet, Christensen locks him in a front facelock. Madison groans as Christensen tries her best to cinch in the hold. The ref asks him if he wants to give up. But the champ refuses. After grabbing a hold of Christensen’s wrists, Madison is able to pry himself fee before reversing into an arm wrench. The ref checks in with the challenger. After Christensen refuses to give up, she rolls forward, leans back, kips up and reverses into an arm wrench of her own before transitioning into a hammerlock from behind. The ref checks in with the champ and asks if she wants to give up. But again, Madison refuses. He then leans forward before reversing into a hammerlock of his own. Christensen reaches down to try and pull one of Madison’s legs out from under him. But she’s unable to. She then nails Madison with an elbow to the face before performing a standing switch and bringing Madison down to the mat with a modified drop toe hold. After hopping across Madison’s back, Christensen applies a grounded side headlock. The ref gets down in front of Madison and asks the champ if he wants to give up. But once again, Mayhem refuses. He slowly begins to battle back to a vertical base. Once he’s back to his feet, he shoves Christensen off of him and into the ropes. When Christensen returns, she slides through Madison’s legs. When Madison turns around, the crowd cheers when Christensen knocks him off with feet with a dropkick. After connecting with another dropkick, Christensen takes Madison and whips him into the ropes. When Madison returns, Christensen brings him down with an arm drag and transitions into an arm bar.
Kris Cruise: Christensen’s staying right on the champ! Madison is known for his submission holds. But Sydney Christensen is quite the technician!
Stephy Auger: I still say she’s playing with fire. She might be a good hand. But at the end of the day, Madison’s ring experience dwarfs hers. He knows what he’s doing in there. She’s still figuring it out. By staying on the mat and playing the submission game, she’s just playing right into Madison’s hands.
The ref asks Madison if he wants to give up. But once again, Madison refuses. He gets back to his feet before using his free arm to move Christensen across the ring. After moving her into the ropes, he shoves her off into the far ropes. When Madison returns, he throws out a running yakuza kick. But Christensen’s able to roll underneath it. When Madison turns around, Christensen throws out a third dropkick. This time, Madison side steps and swats her down. As Christensen gets up, Madison dives down and pins her with an Oklahoma Roll.
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Christensen kicks out.
After both grapplers scramble back to a vertical base, Madison throws Christensen down to the canvas with a side headlock takeover. Christensen reaches up and reverses into a headscissors. Madison tries to give up. But Christensen keeps her legs locked tight around his neck. Madison then goes for another kip up. But it’s to no avail. After shifting around on the canvas, he slowly turns over onto his knees. After pressing down on Christensen’s legs, Madison slowly slips his head out before knocking her down with a front dropkick to the face. He makes the cover.
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Christensen kicks out.
Madison picks up Christensen and places her in a side headlock. After three shots to the ribs, Christensen shoves him off into the ropes. When Madison returns, he knocks her down with a running shoulder block. He then turns and runs into another set of ropes as Christensen kips up to a vertical base. Upon his returns, Christensen goes for a leapfrog. But Madison side steps and swats her down. He makes the cover.
Stephy Auger: That’s one way to counter a leapfrog...
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Christensen gets her shoulder up.
Madison picks up Christensen, places her in a Muay Thai Clinch and moves her into the corner. From there, Madison nails her with Muay Thai knee strikes to the body before nailing her with a jumping knee strike to the face. He then sends Christensen into the opposite corner with an irish whip. Madison runs across the ring to attack. But he gets knocked back by a back elbow to the face. Madison runs back into the corner. This time, Christensen knocks him back with a boot to the face. After shaking off the blow, Madison runs into the corner for a third time. This time, Christensen hoists herself up onto the middle ropes, grabs Madison and plants him with a Tornado DDT. The cheers continue as she makes the cover.
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Madison kicks out.
Fujiko Mine: That could have been it, and I wouldn’t have been surprised. Both Sydney and Chris are amazing athletes. Now, mind you...they’re not as amazing as me.
Stephy Auger: Uh oh? Is that some sass I hear? Maybe you’re not so bad after all, Fuji Water!
Christensen picks up Madison and places him in a side headlock. Madison tries to shove her off of him. But she doesn’t budge. So he gives her three shots to the midsection before trying to shove her off. But again, Christensen keeps the hold clamped on. Madison then grabs her and lifts her up for a belly to back suplex. But Christensen rolls over his shoulder, lands on her feet, turns him around and slaps on another side headlock. Madison then wraps his arms around her, moves her back into the near ropes, runs and goes to shove her off into the far ropes. But Christensen counters into a running bulldog. She turns Madison over and makes the cover.
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Madison kicks out.
Christensen picks up Madison and places him in another side headlock. After delivering several shots to the midsection, Madison slips out, reverses into a hammerlock, then spins Christensen towards him and doubles her over with a knee to the midsection. Madison positions Christensen for a double underhook suplex when Christensen breaks free of the underhooks, brings him to the mat with a double leg takedown and goes to turn him over into a Boston Crab. The crowd cheers as Madison tries to fight back with all his might. Christensen’s almost got him turned over when Madison quickly turns his hips, sending Christensen flipping down to the canvas. After both grapplers scramble back to a vertical base, Madison slaps on a side headlock. Christensen then reaches down, bends his leg, lifts him up and delivers a shinbreaker. While Madison hobbles on one leg, Christensen takes him off his feet with a leg sweep before locking on the Precision Ender (Hizajujigatame).
Kris Cruise: Christensen’s got a submission applied!
Stephy Auger: That isn’t good news for Madison! If he was smart, he’d tap right here and save himself from further damage.
Madison howls in pain as Christensen really locks in the hold. The ref gets down and asks Madison if she wants to give up. When the champ refuses, Christensen pulls back, increasing the pressure.
Kris Cruise: Madison’s trying to hang on, but everyone has their limit. Will Madison reach his here tonight?
Frankie Morrison can be seen slapping the canvas as he tries to will on his client. A closeup shot shows Madison gritting his teeth as he tries to fight through the pain. The ref asks him again if he wants to give up. But the champ refuses. He then begins to scoot himself towards the side of the ring. The crowd cheers when Madison reaches back and grabs the bottom rope. Christensen releases the hold.
Kris Cruise: That’s one rope break down for Madison. He’s only got two left.
Stephy Auger: Use ‘em wisely...
Christensen picks up Madison, moves him into the corner and lights up his chest with a series of knife edge chops. She then takes Madison and goes for an irish whip. But Madison reverses, sending her crashing into the opposite corner. After trying to shake out the pain in his leg, Madison runs across the ring and throws out a corner yakuza kick. But Christensen catches his foot. The crowd cheers as she turns and pulls Madison out of the corner. Madison continues to hop up and down on one foot until Christensen brings him down with a dragon screw legwhip. Christensen gets back to her feet, lifts up Madison’s leg and hooks her arm around it. She’s about to turn him over into a single leg crab when Madison uses his free leg to repeatedly kick Christensen in the chest. He then nails her with a front kick to the face, knocking her down. While Christensen shakes out the cobwebs, Madison turns over on all fours. Right after he gets back to his feet, Christensen goes over and tries to bring him back to the mat with a single leg takedown. But Madison is able to sprawl before transitioning into a standing guillotine choke. Madison tries to cinch in the hold. But Christensen is able to pick him up, runs across the ring and ram him back-first into the corner. Christensen follows up with a series of shoulder thrusts until Madison counters one of the shoulder thrusts with a standing guillotine.
Stephy Auger: She got caught!
Madison cinches in the hold and tries to choke Christensen out. Christensen does her best to try and pull Madison’s arm around her neck. But it’s to no avail, so she grabs the middle rope, forcing a rope break.
Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE…
As soon as Madison lets go, Christensen brings him down to the mat with a double leg takedown. She drags Madison towards the center of the ring, crosses his legs and goes to turn him over in a cloverleaf when Madison reaches up and catches her with a pointed elbow strike to the top of the head before transitioning into a gogoplata.
Kris Cruise: Madison with the smooth transition!
Stephy Auger: He still has to get the submission, Cruise! This thing isn’t won on style points!
Christensen quickly positions herself over Madison so that both of his shoulders are on the mat. The ref quickly drops down to start the count.
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Madison releases the hold.
After both grapplers get back to a vertical base, Madison nails her with an elbow smash. He then takes Christensen and whips her into the ropes. When Christensen returns, Madison leans forward before lifting her up across his shoulders, Madison turns in place before throwing Christensen down with an Alabama Slam. The cheers continue as he drops down and makes the cover.
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Christensen gets her shoulder up.
Madison picks Christensen up off the mat and doubles her over with a trio of knees to the midsection. He then lifts her up before throwing her down with a pumphandle slam.
Fujiko Mine: See, that is one of the most dangerous things about Chris Madison. He follows up with big moves and stays on his opponents.
He makes the cover.
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Christensen gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Another nearfall for the champion!
Stephy Auger: I can see this fall is slipping away from Christensen...
Madison picks up Christensen and goes for an irish whip. But Christensen reverses, sending him into the ropes. When Madison returns, the crowd cheers when he flattens Christensen with a running yakuza kick. After dragging Christensen into position, Madison steps out onto the apron before climbing up to the top turnbuckle. From there, he leaps off and goes for a flying double foot stomp. But Christensen’s able to roll out of the way. As soon as Madison lands on his feet, his momentum sends him rolling forward. When Madison turns around, Christensen connects with a dropkick, knocking him into the corner. Christensen gets back to her feet, runs over, hops onto Madison and monkey flips him out of the corner. After stepping out onto the apron, Christensen climbs up to the top turnbuckle. Once Madison gets back to a vertical base, the crowd cheers when Christensen leaps off and knocks him down with a diving crossbody.
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Madison kicks out.
Kris Cruise: The high risk nearly won Christensen this first fall!
Christensen picks up Madison and goes for an irish whip. But Madison reverses, sending Christensen into the ropes. When Christensen returns, Madison hoists her up for a Pop-up Codebreaker. But Christensen counters with a dropkick to the face, knocking him down. As Madison tries to get up off the mat, Christensen rushes over and brings him down with a snap swinging neckbreaker. She then brings Madison up off the mat, places him in a facelock, turns and brings him back down with a hangman’s neckbreaker. She turns over and makes the cover.
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Madison gets his shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Only two!
Christensen picks up Madison and whips him into the ropes. Upon his return, Christensen throws out a bicycle kick. But Madison catches her foot. After swinging Christensen’s leg away from him, Madison’s lifts her up onto his shoulders from behind. The crowd gasps and cheers in anticipation for the End Game (electric chair dropped into a bridging german suplex). But before Madison can deliver the move, Christensen nails him with pointed elbow strikes to the top of the head. She then slips down from behind, turns Madison towards her and throws out a discus clothesline. But Madison counters by clobbering her with a bicycle knee strike to the head. After Christensen drops down to a knee, Madison quickly places her in a front facelock. He then forces Christensen down to the mat, places his right leg over her neck and pulls back.
Kris Cruise: Peruvian Necktie!
Stephy Auger: Oh, she’s in trouble now!
The ref gets down and asks Christensen if she wants to give up. She tries to fight her way out out of the submission. But she ultimately taps out on his thigh. The crowd cheers as the ref calls for the bell.
MADISON - 1
CHRISTENSEN - 0
Kris Cruise: Chris Madison takes the first fall! The pressure is now all on the champion! She MUST win these next to falls by pin or submission if she wants to walk out of here as the new champion.
Stephy Auger: We’re gonna see what Sydney Christensen is made of right here.
Once the bell sounds to start the second fall, Madison runs over and flattens Christensen with another yakuza kick. The cheers continue as he brings her back to her feet before whipping her into the ropes. When Christensen returns, Madison goes for a Lou Thesz Press. But Christensen counters with a flapjack. She the follows up with a magistral cradle.
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Madison kicks out.
After Madison gets back to his feet, Christensen runs over, hops onto his shoulders, turns and brings him down with a victory roll.
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Madison kicks out.
Once both grapplers return to their feet, Christensen goes for an irish whip. But Madison reverses, sending her into the ropes. When Christensen returns, Madison goes for a back body drop. But Christensen slips down from behind, rolls him up with an O’Connor Roll and bridges back into a prawn hold.
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Madison kicks out.
When Madison gets back to his feet, he throws out a clotheslines as Christensen runs over to attack. But Christensen ducks under the clothesline, floats over across his back and brings him down with a crucifix pin.
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Madison gets his shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Yet another nearfall by Christensen!
Stephy Auger: She’s not getting the three count. But Madison has to expend energy kicking out of these nearfalls! She’s trying to tire him out and you know what? I think it’s working!
Before Madison can even get back to his feet, Christensen brings him back down with a small package. But instead of leaving Madison’s shoulders pinned on the mat, Christensen rolls Madison around in a circle. The crowd chants after reach circle.
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Christensen shifts her weight over onto Madison for the cover.
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Madison kicks out.
Once both grapplers get back to their feet, Madison doubles her over with a kick to the midsection. He then places her in a front facelock before looking out at the crowd. Upon hearing the cheers from the crowd, Madison begins to move in a circle. As he picks up his momentum, he lifts Christensen clean off the mat while maintaining the submission hold. The crowd counts each rotation.
Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN!
Madison lets go, tossing Christensen off to the side. A woozy Madison staggers over into the ropes. Once he regains his balance, he turns around and sees Christensen on a knee against the ropes. So he charges across the ring and clobbers her with a running bicycle knee to the back of the head. He then pulls her up from behind, pulls her over towards the center of the ring and throws out Comatosed (ripcord rolling elbow). But Christensen ducks. When Madison turns around, the crowd cheers when Christensen flattens him with a discus clothesline. She makes the cover.
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Madison gets his shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: What a clothesline by Christensen!
Stephy Auger: It wasn’t enough to get the pin, though!
Christensen picks up Madison and knocks him back with a three of elbow smashes. She then takes the champ and goes for an irish whip. But Madison reverses, sending her into the ropes. When she returns, she throws out another bicycle kick. This time, Madison side steps. He quickly grabs Christensen from behind. But Christensen is able to counter with a back elbow to the face. After performing a standing switch, Christensen shoves him off into the ropes. When Madison returns, she goes for a Lou Thesz Press of her own. But Madison catches her in mid air, steps back and drops her across the top rope with a hot shot. The champ drags Christensen into position before stepping back to the outside. He goes to climb up to the top turnbuckle. Once he’s got one foot on the top turnbuckle, Christensen runs up the turnbuckles and fires away with a flurry of elbow smashes to the face. She then grabs a hold of Madison before throwing him down with a superplex! Christensen slowly turns over and makes the cover.
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Madison gets his shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Christensen with a huge superplex off the top! But Madison, somehow, got his shoulder up!
Stephy Auger: I’m sure Fujiko is loving this, isn’t that right?
Christensen picks up Madison and nails him with an elbow smash… then another… and another. A step-up enzuigiri knocks the champ down to a knee. Once Christensen gets back to a vertical base, she throws out a roundhouse kick. But Madison ducks and lifts her up onto his shoulders for the End Game. Before Madison can deliver the move, Christensen’s able to slip down from behind and shove him into the ropes. Upon his return, he goes for another Lou Thesz Press. This time, Christensen counters with a powerslam! The cheers continue as she hooks the leg.
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THRE-NO!
The crowd gasps, then cheers when Madison gets his shoulder up.
Christensen picks up Madison and sends him into the corner with an irish whip. She then runs over into the corner before nailing Madison with a hip attack. The Calgary Flame then takes Madison and sends him into the opposite corner with an irish whip. Christensen runs across the ring, connects with a discus clothesline and goes to follow up with a running bulldog. But Madison shoves her off into the ropes. When Christensen returns, the crowd cheers when she knocks him down with a bicycle kick. After dragging Madison into position, Christensen heads into the corner and scales to the top turnbuckle. Madison tries to sit up. But he can’t. Christensen then flips off and crashes down on him with the Canadian Supremacy (Sky Twister Press). She turns over and makes the cover.
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THREE!
MADISON - 1
CHRISTENSEN - 1
Kris Cruise: There it is! It’s all tied up! 1-1! It’s anyone’s match now!
Stephy Auger: The pressure is now back on the champion, I think! He can’t let Sydney Christensen come into his house and take his title! He’s got the weight of the whole company on his shoulders!
The bell sounds as Christensen rushes over and connects with a front dropkick, sending Madison flying into the turnbuckles. Christensen then rushes over, hops onto Madison and goes for another monkey flip out of the corner. This time, Madison catches her, switches positions in the corner and sits her down on the top turnbuckle before connecting with a yakuza kick to the chest, sending Christensen over the top rope. Christensen hangs upside down as she flails her arms.
Kris Cruise: Christensen’s legs are trapped, Stephy!
Stephy Auger: It looks like she’s caught in a Tree of Woe somewhat, instead she’s outside the ring.
Madison begins to climb up to the top turnbuckle. As Christensen sits up to try and free herself, Madison connects with a diving double foot stomp to the chest, knocking Christensen down off the ropes. Christensen bounces off the apron before crumbling to the mat.
Kris Cruise: Christensen might be hurt!
Stephy Auger: Screw her safety! Getting her back in the ring and make the cover, Madison!
Madison picks up Christensen and rolls her back inside before sliding back in to make the cover.
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The crowd gasps, then cheers when Christensen gets her foot on the bottom rope.
Kris Cruise: Great ring awareness there by Sydney Christensen! If she wasn’t near the ropes, who knows if she still avoids the three count after that hard fall to the floor.
Madison heads over to the far side of the ring and waits for Christensen to get into position. As Christensen slowly pulls herself up using the ropes, Madison runs across the ring to attack. But Christensen ducks and dumps him over the top rope. After Madison lands safely on the apron, he gets nailed with an elbow smash before getting knocked off the apron with a discus clothesline. Christensen then heads into the corner before scaling to the top turnbuckle.
Stephy Auger: What is she doing? What in the world could she be going for?
Once Madison returns to his feet on the outside, the crowd cheers when Christensen leaps off and knocks him down with a diving crossbody to the outside.
Kris Cruise: Christensen just wiped out Madison on the outside!
Christensen picks up Madison and rolls him back inside before rolling back in to make the cover.
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The crowd gasps, then cheers when Madison gets his foot on the bottom rope.
Christensen picks up Madison and goes for an irish whip. But Madison reverses, sending her to the corner. He rushes over to attack. But Christensen hoists herself onto the middle ropes before tackling him down with a diving Lou Thesz Press. Christensen mounts herself on top of Madison and rains down elbow smashes to the face. She brings Madison back to his feet and is about to pick up for The Remedy (Michinoku Driver) when Madison blocks with several elbows to the neck. He then turns Christensen around and places her in a sleeper hold. The crowd cheers upon seeing Christensen locked in the submission. The ref goes over and asks Christensen if she wants to give up. As soon as she refuses, the Madison transitions into a Sleeper Suplex. Madison rolls out onto the apron before pulling himself up using the ropes. As he scales to the top turnbuckle, he sees Christensen pushing herself up on all fours. So Madison leaps off and flattens her with a diving double foot stomp to the back. Madison reaches down, pulls Christensen up from behind, applies a waist lock and moves her into the ropes. After Christensen bounces off the ropes, the crowd cheers when Madison delivers a backwards roll into a bridging German Suplex.
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The crowd gasps, then cheers when Christensen gets her shoulder up.
Madison picks up Christensen and applies a crossface chickenwing. Madison fights with all his might for the submission as Christensen tries to hang on. The ref asks her if she wants to give up. When she refuses, the crowd cheers when Madison throws her down with a Millennium Suplex. He turns her over and makes the cover.
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Christensen gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Another close call for the challenger!
Stephy Auger: How is she hanging on!?
Madison picks up Christensen and sends her into the corner with an irish whip. Madison runs into the corner and throws out a yakuza kick. But Christensen catches his foot. She then shoves Madison down to the canvas. After Madison rolls back to his feet, Christensen comes out from out of the corner and throws out a discus clothesline. But Madison ducks. He quickly grabs her from behind, rolls her out in front of him and clocks her in the back of the head with Comatosed. Madison slowly pulls Christensen up from behind before lifting her up onto his shoulders. He then heads to the center of the ring before delivering the End Game.
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The crowd explodes with cheers as “War Machine” blasts over the PA.
J.A. Aldridge: Here is your winner and STIIILLLLLL the FGA Pride Champion, Chris Madison!
The cheers continue as Madison gets his arm raised in victory.
Kris Cruise: Chris Madison has defeated Sydney Christensen in a hard fought main event!
Fujiko Mine: This was fun. I’m definitely looking forward to this match.
Stephy Auger: You say that now...
Morrison gets in and hands Madison the Pride Championship. Fujiko stands up and casually applauds as the referee raises Madison’s hand. Madison then holds the Pride Championship in the air. He continues to walk backwards across the ring until he turns and holds the title in the air right in front of Fujiko, who smiles back at him. Madison climbs up onto the middle rope and keeps the title held in the air as he looks around at the crowd before looking down at Fujiko one final time. Fujiko doesn’t take her eyes off the champion.
