Flashpoint (12.02.17)

[FGA Office]

★★★ RECORDED EARLIER ★★★

Fans are gathered outside the Huntington Center, some looking to get in right when the doors open for tonight's Flashpoint show, others looking to hound various roster members for photos and autographs as they arrive. There's a decent sized crowd-- not overwhelming but decent-- gathered at a merch table set up by Kendall Kingham. She's full of energy, signing autographs and hustling as best she can to move her gaudy self-produced merchandise. When there's a brief break, she spots the camera crew approaching her and holds her hand up asking the fans to give her a moment. She beams widely for the cameras and waves.

Kendall Kingham: Hey guys! Can you feel this energy? It's crazy, the Flashpoint Zone's gonna be lit tonight! Big main event with two pillars of this company taking on Camp Envi. Obviously excited for it as a fan, but I'll have my eye on Evan too, since as pumped up for this show as I am?

A brief pause for effect.

Kendall Kingham:Final Frontier, and the FLC's what's really got me excited. Not just a chance to wrestle at one of FGA's two biggest events of the year, not just a chance to get in the ring one on one first time ever with someone I have a lot of history with, not just a chance at an Undisputed Title shot if I can somehow make it all the way through-- but a chance to do exactly what I've been saying I'm gonna do since I made my plans clear this year.

She nods.

Kendall Kingham: Make a real run, prove I can do more than compete with and sometimes beat the best, but that I can consistently deliver. The FLC, the Young Gun's Cup, all those things are part of that. And just as important as the Undisputed Title shot would be the chance to go out and prove I'm not just all talk right now, several times in one night against some of the best out there! That's what the trips to Thailand to work on my striking, that's what learning different styles around the world, that's what working on my cardio and all the intangible stuff has been all about!

Kendall takes a deep breath, realizing she was getting a bit too loud.

Kendall Kingham: I've had a few people ask me if I was happy or confident I built some momentum against Evan going into our match. But listen, I'm happy I delivered out there and showed some of what I can do, I'm happy that Aria was a great partner for me -- if I can figure out her contact info she's got a kielbasa headed her way--and I'm happy that I pinned NEON for the Uno-Deux-Three! But momentum's not going to win me anything at Final Frontier, when Evan's got his head focused-- it seems like he has since that whole draft pick thing, even if his tag partner has been a bit uhhh, you know, with him-- he can hang with or beat anyone out there. I'm not just blowing smoke up his vegan butt, he's technically as good and as well-rounded as it gets out there-- you can see that in the wrestling of people he's worked with too like Jenny Knite. So for me it's simple, it's all about when the music stops, when I strip away the shades and the custom jackets if I'm better between those ropes than the last time I stepped into them-- can't wait!

After that long monologue, she shoots a thumbs up and turns her attention back to the first fan in line to see her, informing them that it's no charge for an autograph but if they're looking for a worthwhile purchase there's no better way to experience The Flashpoint Zone than with thunder sticks! As she excitedly claps a pair of them together over her head to demonstrate, the video fades out to black.

[FGA Office]

Mark Storm: Do, or die. It's that simple.

A somber tone that resonated over the past few weeks with one particular man, that man being Your Hero and Mine Mark Storm, who stood facing the camera with his arms by his side and a wicked smile planted on his face. He brings his right hand up, allowing it to run through his now dyed blue hair, a new look for the self proclaimed "savior" of the Flashpoint brand, who's also donning his ring attire, as well as a white robe that's open from the middle.

Mark Storm: That's the difference between you and me Robbie. I do, because I can. You don't, because you suck. I do whatever I want, whenever I want because that's what I've earned. I've earned the right to be angry. I've earned the right to be pissed off and angry at the way I've been treated over the last year. I've earned that right!

Beating his chest with his right fist, he pauses, taking a step back recomposing himself.

Mark Storm: I've earned, my stripes. But what exactly, have you done? I know about you, Robbie. In fact, I've known about you for an awful long time, a career spanning over ten years, once upon a time you meant something. But now, you're just a flash in a pan. A disaster, waiting to happen. That's what you are. That's what you need to acknowledge. You, are not important but I can understand why you'd think you are. Because we all value ourselves. We all like to think we're better than we actually are. But since you've been here, you've done nothing noteworthy. You've done nothing remotely mesmerising, nothing eye-catching or heart-stopping - you've done nothing! And you wanna step up to me? Use me as a pedestal to perhaps, a better future? Is that what this is? Is that the sick game, you're trying to play? Because I'll admit it: if you want fame, if you want a potential future in this company, facing me can do that. You go up against me and you'll be in for the fight of your life. You'll be in for a fight that will make you or break you because I'll push you to your limits. I'll push you to the moon and beyond!

He reaches for the sky with his right hand, his eyes fixates on the camera.

Mark Storm: Everyone, I've stepped in the ring with, they'll vouch for that. They step into the ring with me, and all of a sudden, shit starts to happen for them. Ask James Edwards. A trio of classic matches and now he's seen as one of the best newcomers this year. They've got him nominated for awards, but that's only because I, got the best out of him. I, made him. Ask Savannah Taylor. Two years ago, at All Star Showdown I defeated her, pinned her against the mat and got the one, two to three. And what happened? She got herself an opportunity. She stepped into the ring with me and people started realising, that if she can hang with Storm, she can hang with the top talents of this promotion. And what happened? She bagged herself a Pride championship reign. All, because of one match with me! I made her! But you wanna know what's funny?

Chuckling to himself, he comes to a halt, raising a finger up and shaking his head sideways as he tries to hide his smile.

Mark Storm: Despite me, beating them - they got all the opportunities whilst I got nothing. I put them on the map! I made them the stars they are today and what do I get for it? I get pushed aside for these clowns they've invested so much TV time on. I get left out of shows and these rookies, and has-beens, they get put on. They wanna put me in a bracket like John Blade for crying out loud, well guess, I'm not gonna let that sh -

He refrains, biting his fist before continuing.

Mark Storm: I'm not gonna let that slide anymore. You see at Final Frontier, after I beat you and I will. It's not going to be one of those scenarios where everyone's raving about how good Robbie Black is! It's not going to be one of them ones where Hadley Herrera gets you inside her office, has a little sit down with ya and offers you the world and more. No. After I beat you, and I will - I'll call the shot. I won't demand anything. I'll just make it happen. You listening Hadley? In that, high horse of yours, sipping on your starbucks cup right now. I'll make it happen. Robbie, the point is this. I do, because I can. You don't, because you suck. From Your Hero and Mine.

[FGA Office]

★★★ SINGLES MATCH ★★★
Mark Storm vs. El Stravito

The match started off with both grapplers trading holds until Storm got the advantage with a trio of japanese arm drags. The last of which he transitioned into an armbar from. Storm fought for the submission. But Stravito was able to maneuver his way to the ropes.

In minute three, Stravito came back with a rebound hurricanrana from an irish whip. Storm returned to his feet. But he was quickly returned to the mat with a dropkick. Then a second. Stravito went for a third, but Storm sidestepped and swatted him down. Storm then delivered a deadlift suplex for a count of two. An irish whip then sent Stravito into the corner. Storm ran over to attack. But Stravito caught him with a back elbow and followed by with a Tornado DDT for a count of two.

Stravito stayed in control during minute five. He stepped through a hip toss attempt from Storm before delivering one of his own. A dropkick then sent Storm to the outside. While Storm picked himself back up, Stravito ran into the far ropes, came back and knocked him down with a rolling suicide dive that got the crowd hyped! He then followed up with a plancha from the ring onto the already downed Storm! Stravito brought the match back inside and made the cover. But it only got a count of two.

The luchador hit a snap suplex for a count of two. A snapmare, followed by a dropkick to the back of the head also got a count of two. Stravito went for an irish whip. When Storm returned, the crowd booed when he brought Stravito down with a tilt-a-whirl into a Crossface! He repeatedly yanked on the head and neck as he fought for the submission. But Stravito fought through the pain and eventually fought his way to the ropes! Storm then brought the action into the corner, where he mauled Stravito with elbows to the face. Your Hero and Mine brought Stravito towards the center of the ring, where he slammed him down hard with with the Sitout Face Slam for a count of two!

In minute nine, Storm went for a German Suplex. But Stravito countered into a wheelbarrow victory roll for a count of two. After Stravito returned to his feet, Storm knocked him down with a big boot to the face. He set up Stravito for another German Suplex. This time, Stravito blocked him with three elbows to the face, performed a standing switch and brought him down with an O’Connor Roll into a prawn hold for a count of two. After both grapplers returned to their feet, Stravito got rocked by an uppercut. Storm then positioned himself behind Stravito and hurled him over his head for a German Suplex. But once again, Stravito escaped. This time, by flipping over and somehow landing on his feet. Storm charged over to attack. But he got spiked with a frankensteiner! Stravito made the cover, but Storm got his shoulder up at two.

Stravito went for an irish whip in minute fourteen. But Storm reversed. He then brought Stravito down with a flapjack before transitioning into an ankle lock. Stravito howled through his mask while Storm applied pressure to the ankle. But again, he didn’t give up. Stravito pushed himself up onto his arms. He then rolled forward, which sent Storm crashing into the turnbuckles. When Stormed turned around in the corner, Stravito caught with him a clothesline. He then climbed onto the middle ropes and punched Storm while the crowd count along!

Crowd: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SI-

Storm grabbed Stravito, ran out of the corner and threw him down with an elevated sitout powerbomb!

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TH-NO!

The crowd cheered when Stravito got his shoulder up.

In minute Seventeen, Storm nailed Stravito with two palm strikes, then a shoot kick to the leg, then a spinning backfist. Storm threw out a discus clothesline. But Stravito ducked. When Storm turned around, Stravito knocked him down with a spinning roundhouse kick! He made the cover. But Storm got his shoulder up at two. Stravito nailed Storm with a discus elbow strike before he ran into the ropes. Upon his return, he saw Storm run past him. So Stravito slammed on the brakes. When Stravito turned around, he turned into a springboard moonsault inverted DDT from Storm! After a rolling kick to the midsection, Storm nailed Stravito with a bicycle knee to the face. He then ran into the ropes while Stravito dropped down to a knee. When Storm returned, he flattened Stravito with another bicycle knee! Storm then brought Stravito back to his feet, lifted him up across his shoulder and connected with Dystopia (Go To Sleep) for the ONE, TWO, THREE!

Mark Storm O || Dystopia (18:51) || El Stravito X

★★★ COMMERCIAL BREAK ★★★

[FGA Office]

December 22 and 23
Times Union Center
Albany, NY
LIVE and ONLY on PAY-PER-VIEW

[FGA Office]

Backstage, the camera comes in to show interviewer Amanda Johnson standing in front of a large Flashpoint banner. She holds the microphone in her hand with a finger on her ear as she waits. Hearing on delay from the commentator booth that it was thrown to her she looks up seeing the red light is now on. She smiles at the camera and begins to speak.

Amanda Johnson: What a great show we’ve had so far huh? We’ve seen some intense action from the great Flashpoint roster, just as we’ve come to know and love. But what we saw that we did not expect was our own Flashpoint General Manager, Hadley Herrera, make an on-screen appearance. Something she rarely does. Tonight, I’ve got the Flashpoint GM with me, and once again here to be on screen. Come on in Hadley.

With that, Hadley enters the camera view from the side. She walks over putting an arm around Amanda and giving her a hug. She then scoots over standing next to Amanda in the frame.

Amanda Johnson: Hadley, thank you so much for agreeing to do this interview with me tonight.

Hadley smiles as she’s handed a microphone from off-camera. She then turns it on and lifts it to her mouth.

Hadley Herrera: Of course Amanda. You seemed rather interested in having me on for some reason.

She smiles, knowing exactly why Amanda called her down from her office to be interviewed.

Amanda Johnson: Well of course Hadley. When your boss tells everyone, out in the middle of the ring, that she has a plan in place to keep something like what happened with Brian Stryker from happening again, we all want to know what it is. So is it something you are at liberty to talk about right now?

Hadley smiles at Amanda and nods at her.

Hadley Herrera: Yes of course, I’m very happy to Amanda. You see, I’ve always had an interest in how exactly the 15 Championship and the Pride Championship being on different shows was going to go. And my worry about the subject was obviously not misplaced. Look what happened to Mr. Stryker at Vertigo.

Amanda nods at her, following what she’s saying.

Hadley Herrera: So what happens now with the 15 Championship? Do I stop allowing our champions to cash in a shot at a higher ranked title than the one they hold after they fought so hard with the 15 Championship to earn that shot? That doesn’t seem very fair to me. But after last Vertigo, I don’t believe that sending our talent to their show will ever be a fair fight for them.

Amanda interrupts Hadley before letting her continue.

Amanda Johnson: You don’t believe that this was just an isolated incident?

Hadley Herrera: I don’t believe anything happens by accident. Whether it was Julian Tijerina acting in his own self interest? Whether it was orchestrated by Brandon Macdonald? I don’t know. But what I do know is I’m not willing to risk my talent being treated that way ever again.

Once again Amanda interrupts before Hadley continues.

Amanda Johnson: So what is it that you plan to do then, Ms. Herrera?

Hadley Herrera: You’re such an eager beaver aren’t you Amanda.

Hadley smiles at her.

Hadley Herrera: I was just about to tell you. If the 15 Champion is able to defend the title four straight times, they will still be granted a title shot. I am not changing that rule. But it will not be for the Pride Championship.

Amanda’s head cocks sideways as she looks at Hadley.

Hadley Herrera: That’s right Amanda. Instead, the title shot will be the brand new United States Championship that I plan to establish this coming January to kick off 2018.

Amanda’s eyes go wide at the news.

Hadley Herrera: That’s right Amanda. This January, you’ll see the introduction of the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP, right here on Flashpoint. And that will be the championship that future successful 15 Champions will be able to move up and go after. So in the future, our own 15 Champions will be fighting right here at home for this new title.

Hadley lets it sink in for a moment with a pause.

Hadley Herrera: Now if you’ll excuse me. I should really be getting back to business. We’ve got a big main event coming up.

Amanda Johnson: Of course.

Hadley walks off camera as it moves to center Amanda in the shot.

Amanda Johnson: You heard it here folks. This January we will be getting a new United States Championship right here on Flashpoint with new rules to the way 15 Champions can cash in. HUGE news! I for one can’t wait to see how this championship is established. Until then, sending it back to you at ringside.

Amanda points at the camera smiling as the red light turns off and the feed heads back inside the arena.

[FGA Office]

MAIN EVENT
★★★ TAG TEAM MATCH ★★★
Johnny Karma & Chandler Scott vs. Camp Envi

The match started off with the Undisputed Champion and The Chief getting into. Envi got the better Karma during the chain wrestling exchange. However, Karma was able to grab a hold of Envi’s wrist. Envi shook his head before Karma put him in a wristlock. The crowd exploded with cheers upon the sight while Envi howled in pain. The Chief then rolled forward, leaned back, kipped up and popped Karma in the mouth with a forearm strike. With Karma rocked, Envi took the opening and ran into the ropes. But when he returned, Karma knocked him down with Check Your Chiclets (superkick). He made the cover, but it only got two.

In minute three, Karma brought Envi into the corner and lit up his chest with knife edge chops before Chandler Scott was tagged in. The DNA of FGA then hit Envi with multiple European Uppercuts. An irish whip was reversed, which sent Scott into the ropes. When he returned, he brought Envi down with a Sling Blade for a count of two. Scott sent Envi for the ride with an irish whip. But instead of coming back, Envi held onto the ropes. He then dropped to the canvas and rolled to the outside. A strong mixed reaction was heard when Envi put on the brakes to take a breather. Meanwhile, NEON shouted at Envi to get back inside and not back down. Unbeknownst to Camp Envi, Scott had tagged out to Karma. So when Envi turned around, Karma flattened him with This Is For The Front Row (baseball slide clothesline)! Karma brought Envi back inside and made the cover. But it only got a count of two.

In minute six, Karma got an irish whip reversed, which sent him into the ropes. It was there that NEON nailed him with a knee to the back. Karma then staggered over towards the center of the ring before getting knocked down with a running European Uppercut from Envi. The Chief then went over and tagged in NEON. The crowd erupted with boos when The Queen of Mean entered the ring. She marched over and put the boots to the Undisputed Champ before whipping him into the ropes. When Karma returned, NEON threw out a big boot. But Karma caught her foot and swung her leg away from her. He then quickly grabbed NEON from behind before planting her with Instant Karma (Hammerlock DDT)! Karma made the cover. But it only got a two count.

Karma tagged back out to Scott in minute eight. Scott brought NEON into the corner and delivered a series of knife edge chops. An irish whip then sent NEON into the opposite corner. Scott ran across the ring, leapt into the air and bashed NEON with a flying corner elbow smash! He then placed NEON on the top turnbuckle and set her up for the Mass Spike (top rope-hung cutter) when Envi got in the ring. When The Chief motioned over towards Scott, Scott let go of NEON and anticipated a strike from The Chief. But Envi didn’t strike. Instead, he provided a timely delay and distraction for NEON to blast Scott with a discus forearm to the back of the head! The crowd booed when Scott dropped to the mat.

Envi became the legal man in minute nine after the tag. He brought Scott into the corner and went to town with alternating European Uppercuts and knife edge chops. Both Envi and the crowd WOOOOOO’d after each strike. He then took Scott and whipped him hard into the opposite corner. After Scott staggered out, The Chief threw him down with a Saito Suplex for a count of two. A Sambo Suplex also got a two count. Envi had Scott set up for a Uranage when Scott blocked with multiple elbows to the side of the head. Now free, Scott threw out the Roaring Hammer (discus polish hammer). But Envi ducked and threw him down with a hard Uranage! He made the cover. ONE! TWO! Scott got his shoulder up.

NEON wag tagged back in during minute thirteen. Envi whipped Scott into the ropes. When he returned, NEON delivered a dropkick to the leg that dropped him down to a knee. Envi quickly followed up with running cutter before NEON made the cover. ONE! TWO! T-NO! Scott got his shoulder up.

NEON brought Scott back to his feet and sent him back into the ropes with an irish whip. When Scott returned, NEON nailed him with a big boot to the face before knocking him through the ropes with another discus forearm. After Scott picked himself up on the apron, Envi ran down ringside and yanked his ankle off the apron, which caused Scott to land hard on the apron before bouncing to the floor! Envi rolled Scott back inside where NEON awaited to make the cover. ONE! TWO! T-NO! Scott got his foot on the bottom rope. NEON returned to her feet and stomped Scott out onto the apron. Envi then marched over, pulled up Scott and delivered a belly to back suplex onto the apron! After Scott fell to the floor, he slowly began to pick himself back up. But he didn’t stay standing for long as NEON ran along the apron, dove off and planted him with a Tornado DDT on the floor! The Queen of Mean brought the action back inside and made the cover. ONE! TWO! TH-NO! The crowd exploded with cheers when Scott got his shoulder up.

Envi was tagged back in during minute eighteen and took his sweet time circling Scott before putting the boots to him. Envi then brought Scott back to his feet and whipped him into the ropes. When Scott returned, Envi nailed him with a Pop-up Elbow Strike. While Scott stood dazed, Envi turned and ran into the ropes. When The Chief returned, Scott lifted him up and delivered a flapjack. He then grabbed Envi around the waist, hoisted him off the ground, lifted him onto his shoulders and threw him down with a gutwrench sitout powerbomb. Instead of staying in place for the cover, Scott scooted back, grabbed a hold of Envi’s legs and turned him over into the Scott Lock (Scorpion Death Lock)! The crowd exploded with cheers while Envi howled in pain. NEON was about to attack Scott when Scott let go of Envi, took NEON down with a double leg takedown and turned her over into the Scott Lock. However, the hold didn’t stay on for long as Envi dover over and knocked Scott down with a Shining Axe Kick.

Both grapplers began to turn over on all fours. Scott then started to crawl across the ring until The Chief reached over and grabbed him by the back of the tights. He pulled Scott up to his feet and positioned him for a German Suplex. But Scott blocked him a back elbow. He then performed a standing switch. He then spun Envi towards him. The Chief threw out an open palm strike. But Scott ducked and countered with a right hand. Envi threw out another open palm strike. But again, Scott ducked and countered with another right hand. Scott then nailed The Chief with another right hand… and another… and ano-NO! Envi blocked and countered with a forearm strike. Scott responded with a European Uppercut. Envi nailed him with another forearm strike. Scott responded with two European Uppercuts. Scott went for another European Uppercut when Envi slipped out of the way, grabbed a hold of him and delivered a straightjacket hold pulled into a backbreaker. He made the cover.

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TH-NO!

The crowd cheered when Scott got his shoulder up.

Envi took Scott and whipped him into the ropes. When Scott returned, Envi threw out the Kapowski Kick. Scott ducked. But somehow, Envi landed on his feet. When both grapplers turned towards his each, Envi ran over and threw out a running clotheslined. But again, Scott ducked. After Envi bounced into the ropes and came back, Scott turned him inside out with a Textbook Dropkick. With both grapplers down, the ref started his count.

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TWO!





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Envi crawled over and tagged in NEON. The crowd erupted with boos when NEON got back in. However, the roof came off when Scott dove over and tagged Karma back in!

The Undisputed Champion returned to the ring in minute twenty five. He blocked a NEON punch before he knocked her down with Sugar Ray Karma (three left jabs followed by a right hook). Karma brought NEON back to her feet and whipped her into the ropes. When The Queen of Mean returned, Karma threw her down with a spinebuster. He then scaled to the top turnbuckle for From The Stars Above (flying elbow drop) when Envi climbed onto the apron and shoved Karma down into the ring. As Karma tried to get back up, NEON knocked him down with the Lights Out (running scissors kick)! She went for the cover.

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T-NO!

The crowd exploded with cheers when Karma got his shoulder up.

NEON called for The Chief to head to the top turnbuckle. Envi obliged while NEON held Karma in place. Envi leapt off and went for a missile dropkick. But Karma wrestled himself free and moved out of the way, causing NEON to get knocked down. A shocked Chief put his hands on his head in disbelief. Envi was quickly snapped out of his state of shock when Scott spun him around, doubled him over with a kick to the midsection and planted him with the DNA Driver (Bloody Sunday)! A dazed NEON then struggled to get back to her feet. When she turned around, Karma knocked her down with Check Your Chiclets. He then pulled NEON up, grabbed her from behind, spun her out in front of him and knocked her down with Hard Times (wristlock transmitted into a Bionic Elbow). Karma made the cover for the ONE, TWO, THREE!

Johnny Karma & Chandler Scott O || Hard Times (27:22) || Camp Envi X

After the match, Karma and Scott got their armed raised by the ref. The two grapplers then gave each other a nod before Scott exited the ring. Karma began to pose with his Undisputed Championship belt when Envi began to come to. When he looked over, he cringed when he saw NEON seething after the loss.