Fear Itself

[FGA Office]

[FGA Office]

10.19.12
from the Du Burns Arena
Baltimore, MD

The video fades open to a packed crowd inside the Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. A scrolling shot of the crowd reveals rabid fans shouting at the top of their lungs and some holding up their handmade signs. The rowdy ones in the front row repeatedly slap against the barricade and get a familiar chant going....

Crowd: FGA! FGA! FGA! FGA! FGA!....

Kevin Clement: Hello fans and welcome to another FGA presentation. I am Kevin Clement. Joining me as always is my colleague, Evan Grayson. And we welcome you... to FEAR ITSELF!

Evan Grayson: A lot of men have a lot of different things to fear. Fear of failure. Fear of losing their one last chance at a title. And for FGA as a whole, fear of an invasion!

Clement: That's right. The rumor mill has been turning all day. Heck, all week even. You've all seen the tweets by now from the likes of Kevin Hardaway, CJ Osbourne, Jason Talbot and the reigning GFC World Champion, Gabriel Gambino. All of them have made cryptic messages regarding tonight's event here in Baltimore, Maryland.

Grayson: And you know Hardaway is around. He's from this area!

Clement: Exactly. We've been here all day and haven't seen any of them at all. So let's just hope that this is all just talk on their part. The last time they invaded an FGA show, things took a violent turn. And tonight, we don't want violence. We want to see a celebration. Because for one man, they will most deifinitely be celebrating after not one, not two, but three wins tonight.

Grayson: That's right, tonight is the New Frontiers Cup. Eight men have been selected to take part in this three round, one night tournament. The winner of this tournament will not only win the 2012 New Frontiers Cup, but he'll also become the #1 contender for the FGA Heavyweight Championship.

Clement: That much of course will take place in roughly a month's time at the One Year Anniversary Show. Speaking of the FGA Heavyweight Championship, Chandler Scott defends his championship here tonight against Jared James.

Grayson: Jared James has talked about the long road that it took to get back here. He's now in a spot where he can seriously challenge for a championship. But will he be able to take advantage of this opportunity? Or is Chandler Scott just too much and too good for this man to handle? I say the latter. Chandler is at the very top of his game. And over the past several weeks, Jared James has shown us nothing to indicate that he's ready for this match.

Clement: Well that remains to be seen. We've got a long night of action awaiting us. So let's send it to the ring to Manny Cruz for our ring introductions....

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Opening Round of the New Frontiers Cup
Ryan Kidd vs. Preston Blake

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The classic beginning notes of "Ride of the Valkyries" plays over the PA as the fans in attendance know who is about to grace them with their presence. Out through the curtain steps Preston Blake, sporting his Harvard letterman jacket. He looks as dashing and smashing as ever as he makes his way down to the ring with Madison Stewart right behind him. Preston stops halfway down the aisle and surveys the filthy animals that call themselves fans in the crowd. He turns his nose up as he tries to stop from vomiting at the sight of them. He continues his walk down the aisle, keeping his arms away from the dirty and disgusting slobs that reach over the guard rail to grab at him.

Cruz: The following contest is an Opening Round Match in the New Frontiers Cup. It is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Madison Stewart. From The Hamptons, weighing in at 218 pounds.... PRESTON BLAKE!

After walking up the steps, Preston helps Madison up onto the apron. He then wipes his feet off on the apron before sitting down on the middle rope. He holds up the top rope for Madison. After she enters the ring, Preston gets in the ring himself, springboards onto the second rope and raises an index finger in the air, letting the crowd know who truly is number one.

Clement: All eight of these men have a lot at stake in this tournament. But Preston is in the most unique spot out of anyone. Is he in this tournament to make sure that none of these other men get a shot at Chandler's belt? Or does he have his own motives?

Grayson: Well if you actually paid attention to what the man had to say, you'd know that Preston has his own goals for this tournament. He is looking out for himself and himself only.

The screamed intro of "This Is What I Know About Sacrifice" boomed from the PA system. The lights began to flicker as the song kicks in. Ryan Kidd comes out from the back. He began hardcore dancing on the floor spinning around like there's no tomorrow before raising his arms up in the air to the delight of the fans. He walks down to the ring slapping some hands of the fans. He goes around the ring slapping some more hands before stopping in front of a steel steps.

Cruz: And his opponent, from Long Beach, California.... weighing in at 209 pounds.... RYAN KIDD!

He climbs the steps and stops at the ring apron before looking around the venue. He climbs the top rope from the ring apron and raises both his arms up before somersaulting down to the ring. He walks to the opposite side of the ring and raises his arms again before walking to his corner while his music fades.

Clement: We've seen a lot of men walk through those doors. But very few have been as hungry as Ryan Kidd is. This young man is raw talent, determination and an immeasurable amount of potential. The sky's the limit for the SoCal Superstar.

Grayson: He's hungry? Good for him. Unfortunately, his eyes are bigger than his stomach. He'll find that out the hard way once he gets beat in the first round.

Both men are about to make their way to the ring when “Chariots of Fire” blasts over the PA. Out from the curtain steps Pat Gordon, Jr. to cheers from the crowd. PGJr makes his way down the aisle while Preston and Madison are throwing a fit.

Grayson: What the hell is this?

Clement: It's Pat Gordon, Jr watching Ryan Kidd's back. Gordon, Jr said that he would watch out for Kidd, just in case Chandler decided come down here and interfere.

Grayson: I thought that Kidd was a grown man that's fully capable of taking care of himself. Who knew that he was an overgrown child? Poor baby.

The bell sounds as Preston walks over to the ropes and begins yelling at Gordon, Jr. But while Preston's back is turned, Kidd runs up behind him and rolls him up with a school boy.

Clement: This one could be over quick.

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Preston kicks out

Both men get back up to their feet, but Kidd quickly rolls him up in a small package.

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Preston kicks out

As both men get up, Kidd runs over and knocks down Preston with a dropsault to cheers from the crowd. But before Kidd can even cover him, Preston rolls to the outside to boos from the crowd. But the boos turn right back to cheers once Gordon grabs Preston by the tights and rolls him right back into the ring.

Grayson: Come on, ref, disqualify him!

Clement: Disqualify him for what?

Grayson: Gordon, Jr threw Preston back into the ring and wouldn't let him take a breather.

Clement: Oh please.

Preston gets up and again yells away at Gordon, Jr. But while Preston's back is turned, Kidd comes up from behind, turns him around and lights up his chest with a series of knife-edge chops. After Preston stumbles into the corner, Kidd unleashes a series of stiff shoot kicks to the midsection. He then follows up with a series of stiff forearm strikes to the face. The crowd cheers. He then grabs Preston and whips him into the opposite corner. Kidd charges into the corner, but Preston nails him with an elbow to the face. The crowd boos. As Kidd stumbles back, Preston runs from out of the corner and knocks down Kidd with a lariat takedown. He makes the cover.

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Kidd kicks out

Preston picks up Kidd, grabs him by the arm and wrings it. He then wrings Kidd's arm again. The ref asks Kidd if he wants to give up. But Kidd tells him no. After Preston delivers another arm wringer, Kidd rolls forward, leans back, kips up and delivers an arm wringer of his own. The crowd cheers. Kidd goes for another arm wringer, but Preston nails him with a kick to the midsection. He quickly follows up with a snap DDT to boos from the crowd. Preston quickly turns over and makes the cover.

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Kidd kicks out.

Clement: You know, a lot has been made about Preston's plans. Preston says he's in this for himself. But what about Chandler? Is Chandler happy that his buddy is in this for himself and is looking to go after his belt?

Grayson: The Harvard Connection has been talking about a one on one match between the two of them over that belt for the longest time. I highly doubt that Chandler is doing anything but rooting for his friend.

Preston brings Kidd into the corner and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. He then turns Kidd and slaps him across the face to boos from the crowd. He goes to slap Kidd again. But Kidd blocks the slap and counters with one of his own. Preston goes for another slap. But Kidd blocks it and drops Preston with a right hand. The crowd cheers. As Preston gets up, Kidd kicks him in the midsection before whipping him into the ropes. When Preston comes back, Kidd bends over to set up a back body drop. But Preston counters with a kick to the face. While Kidd is dazed, Preston runs back into the ropes. When Preston comes back, Kidd knocks him down with another dropsault. The crowd cheers. Preston gets back up, but Kidd knocks him down with a running clothesline to cheers from the crowd. As Preston gets up, Kidd grabs him and whips him into the corner. Kidd then charges into the corner and connects with a yakuza kick to cheers from the crowd. He then brings a dazed Preston from out of the corner before planting him an implant DDT. The crowd cheers as Kidd turns him over and makes the cover.

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Preston gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Another near fall for Ryan Kidd as Preston barely gets his shoulder up.

Grayson: This Ryan Kidd, he's got the potential. No one denies the talent that he has. And he's saying all the right things. I just don't know that he can back up everything that he's saying.

Clement: This man was a professional athlete in a different sport. But he quit that to pursue his love of wrestling. And I don't think that man is going to give up until his dreams have been fulfilled.

Kidd picks up Preston and throws him down with a scoop slam. He then points to the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheers. So Kidd obliges as he steps through the ropes and onto the apron. He then waits impatiently, waving at Preston to get up. Once Preston finally gets up and turns around, Kidd goes for a springboard flying clothesline. But Preston moves out of the way as Kidd crashes onto the canvas to boos from the clothesline.

Clement: And down goes Kidd who connected with nothing but the canvas.

Grayson: Well that's what he gets for sitting out here playing to the crowd and wasting time. In all that time he wasted, he could have gone up to the top, hit his signature move and been done with this match. But no. He couldn't do that, could he? Well now look at him.

The crowd continues to boo as Kidd clutches his shoulder in pain. Preston takes advantage by running over and putting the boots to him to boos from the crowd. He then picks up Kidd, wrings the arm and then delivers an armbreaker across his shoulder. The crowd boos. Preston then takes Kidd by the arm, wrings it, kicks him in the midsection and then takes him down with a hammerlock single arm DDT. The crowd boos as Kidd can be seen clutching his arm in pain. Preston quickly makes the cover.

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Kidd gets his good shoulder up.

Preston picks up Kidd and hits a snap suplex. He then rolls over, pulls up Kidd, scoops him up across his shoulder and delivers a running shoulderbreaker. The crowd boos as Preston hooks the leg.

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Kidd gets his good shoulder up.

Clement: Kidd once again getting his shoulder up. But the damage may already be done. Preston is clearly setting up for his Crossface Chickenwing. But even if Kidd advances, he advances with a bum shoulder.

Grayson: You're absolutely right. In a setting like this, you have to get in and get out. Advance as fast as you can. If you get injured in the first round, then you've got a long night ahead of you.

Preston picks up Kidd and whips him chest-first into the corner. As Kidd stumbles back, Preston grabs him from behind and locks on the Crossface Chickenwing. The crowd boos as Preston tries to cinch in the hold. But Kidd runs backwards, squashing Preston in the corner and breaking the hold. The crowd cheers. As Kidd slowly walks away from the corner, he flips back and connects with a pele kick. The crowd cheers. Kidd takes Preston, brings him from out of the corner and whips him into the ropes. When Preston comes back, Kidd knocks him down with a calf kick. The crowd cheers. Kidd picks up Preston, kicks him in the midsection and takes him down with the Mosh n Roll. The crowd cheers. He then steps through the ropes, climbs up to the top turnbuckle, leaps off and connects with the Sink or Swim. The crowd cheers as Kidd turns over and makes the cover.

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THREE!

"This Is What I Know About Sacrifice" blasts over the PA to cheers from the crowd.

Cruz: Here is your winner, RYAN KIDD!

Kidd gets up and gets his good arm raised to cheers from the crowd. He goes into the corner, climbs up to the second turnbuckle and raises his arms in the air. But he quickly lowers his hurt arm and holds it in pain. Meanwhile on the outside, Pat Gordon, Jr can be seen applauding him for a job well done.

Clement: And just like that, Ryan Kidd picks up the victory and advances to the semifinals.

Grayson: Yeah, but look at the way he's holding that arm. He may not have been in that chickenwing for long, but the damage has been clearly done. It's now up to whomever he faces in the second round to take advantage of his condition and rip that arm right out of its socket.

Clement: And Pat Gordon, Jr did exactly what he said he would and that was watch Kidd's back.

Grayson: Why I don't know. If I was Gordon, I would invite anyone I could down to the ring to pick apart Ryan Kidd. I want my potential opponents to be hurt with pulled tendons, broken bones, you name it. Yet he's out there playing hero. You want to know what happened the last time Gordon tried to play hero? He nearly got jumped by an entire roster. Idiot....

[FGA Office]

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Opening Round of the New Frontiers Cup
"The Wonderboy" Mike Smith vs. Ryu Kanata

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The lights go off as “Fear Of A Blank Planet” kicks in. The first seven seconds go by and the lights flash just as the song picks up. The Wonderboy struts out and looks around the arena, smoke rising up to his knees.

Cruz: The following contest is an Opening Round Match in the New Frontiers Cup. It is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first from San Jose, California..... weighing in at 221 pounds.... "The Wonderboy" MIKE SMITH!

He takes a few steps forward and looks over the crowd again, raising his arm up before running down the ramp and sliding in under the bottom rope. He looks from left to right and turns to face his opponent.

Clement: The eccentric Mike Smith looks to duplicate his success from just a coulple of months ago and advance to the very next round.

Grayson: If anyone got hosed with the New Frontiers Cup, it was Mike Smith. Mike Smith advanced to the semis of the New Frontiers Invitational. But because three out of the four semifinalsts all either left, disappeared or couldn't agree to a new contract, they scrapped that tournament and came up with this. Now he has to start all the way back from square one.

'Deshi Basara (He Rises)' by Hans Zimmer blares through the arena. As the first set of chants subsides, Ryu Kanata steps out from behind the curtain, and pauses, his arms in a crucifix pose, head bowed. He waits there for a moment before charging headlong towards the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope, and climbing the opposite turnbuckle, where he repeats the crucifix pose before dropping back to the ring and awaiting the bell...

"LADIES & GENTLEMEN...
HAILING FROM KORIYAMA, JAPAN...
THE BROKEN GLASS & BARBED WIRE PHOENIX....
...RYU KANATA!!!!"

The bell sounds as Ryu immediately goes after Smith. But Smith keeps strafing away, trying to keep his distance form Ryu. Ryu then lunges forward, but Smith ducks the attack. When Ryu turns around, Smith unleashes a series of knife-edge chops that echo throughout the building. He then grabs a hold of Ryu and goes for an irish whip. But Ryu reverses, sending Smith into the ropes. When Smith comes back, Ryu knocks him down with a running shoulderblock. The crowd boos as Smith holds the back of his head in pain.

Clement: Ryu Kanata quickly knocks down Mike Smith with that hard shoulderblock. What's your take on this man from the rising sun?

Grayson: You know, everyone talks about Golden Dragon Yashimoto this and that. For my money, Ryu Kanata may be the most dangerous man in this entire company. He's not over the top. He's not into the mind games. He doesn't take the time to torture you. No, this man is a bulldozer who wants to do nothing but flatten you and move onto the next opponent. Why? So he can do it to them, too. This man is no nonsense. And in a setting like this, that works to his advantage.

Ryu then goes back over, picks up Smith, brings him into the corner and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. He turns Smiths around and unleashes a series of left hooks to ribs. Smith tries to cover up, so Ryu unleashes a series of elbow strikes to the face. After the last elbow strike, Smith slumps down in the corner. While Smith is down, Ryu steps back and places his foot across Smith's throat. Ryu then pulls down on the top rope as he chokes Smith to boos from the crowd. The referee gives him until the count of five to break the hold.

Ref: 1....................2...................3...............4...........

Ryu reluctantly lets go. He steps back towards the center of the ring, only to charge forward and go for a running knee strike to the face. But Smith rolls to the outside in the nick of time, causing Ryu to crash knee-first into the turnbuckle. The crowd cheers. Smith then rolls back in, gets up and begins to kick away at the back of the leg. Smith then runs into the ropes. When Smith comes back, he clips the back of Ryu's leg and takes him down. The crowd cheers as Smith makes the cover.

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Ryu kicks out

Clement: Near fall there for Mike Smith. "The Wonderboy" has the right strategy, though. He's not going to outpower Ryu. He's not going to win a fist fight with Ryu. You've got to take a guy like him off of his feet and keep him down for as long as possible.

Grayson: Yeah, but cna he? I doubt it.

Smith picks up Ryu, grabs him from the side and brings him back down with a russian leg sweep. He then gets up, goes over to Ryu's legs and attempts to apply a figure four. But Ryu uses his good leg to shove Smith off of him, sending Smith down to the canvas. As both men get up, Ryu catches Smith with a right hand to the jaw. After a knee to the midsection, Ryu steps back, only to knock Smith down with a high knee lift. The crowd boos as Smith holds his face in pain. Ryu tries to walk off the pain in his leg as Smith gets back up to his feet. Once he sees Smith up, Ryu goes over to him. Smith throws out a kick to the leg. Ryu catches the leg to boos from the crowd. But the boos turn to cheers once Smith counters with an enzuigiri, sending Ryu stumbling through the ropes and to the outside. As Ryu gets up on the outside, Smith runs into the ropes. When he comes back, Smith charges forward and connects with a baseball slide, knocking Ryu against the side of the barricade to cheers from the crowd. As Ryu goes down on one knee, Smith goes into the corner and climbs the turnbuckles. Once Ryu gets up, Smith looks back before flipping off and connecting with a moonsault to the outside. The crowd cheers and breaks out into a chant.

Crowd: WONDERBOY! WONDERBOY! WONDERBOY! WONDERBOY! WONDERBOY!

Clement: Mike Smith just went up top and came crashing down on top of yu! The high risk paid off as Ryu is down and looks to have no idea where he even is.

Grayson: But can he get Ryu back into the ring to pin him?

Smith slowly gets up to his feet. He then picks up Ryu, rolls him back in, rolls himself back in and makes the cover.

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Ryu gets his foot on the bottom rope.

As Smith picks up Ryu, Ryu nails him with a right hook to the ribs, doubling Smith over. Ryu then takes Smith and tosses him through the ropes. As Smith pulls himself up off the apron using the ropes, Ryu turns around and throws a haymaker. But Smith ducks and counters with a shoulder thrust through the ropes. While Ryu is doubled over, Smith slingshot himself over the top rope and goes for a sunset flip. The crowd cheers as Smith tries to pull Ryu down. Ryu swings his arms wildly, trying anything and everything he can to regain his balance. Once he does, Ryu reaches down, grabs Smith by the neck with both hands and yanks him back up to his feet. After launching Smith into the corner, Ryu runs towards him. But Smith nails him with an elbow strike to cheers from the crowd. As Ryu stumbles back towards the center of the ring, Smith moves out of the corner, bounces against the ropes and goes for a clothesline. But Ryu ducks and counters with the Koriyama Avalanche. The crowd boos as Ryu hooks the leg.

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Smith gets his shoulder.

Clement: Big time move there by Ryu, but it only gets to.

Grayson: It may have only gotten a two, but it did enough damage both physically and mentally. He's letting Mike Smith know that anytime you try to get back on offense, I've got something that will drive you back down to the mat.

Ryu picks up Smith and nails him with a headbutt, sending him stumbling into the ropes. Smith then bounces off the ropes and throws a right hand. But Ryu blocks it and knocks him down with one of his own. The crowd boos. He then reaches down, picks up Smith and whips him into the ropes. When Smith comes back, Ryu goes for a clothesline. But Smith ducks and runs into the ropes. When Smith comes back, Ryu runs towards him and knocks him down with a Busaiku Knee Kick. The crowd boos as Ryu makes the cover.

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Smith gets his shoulder up.

Clement: So close, but Ryu only gets two. Mike Smith at one time was undefeated here in Frontier Grappling Arts. He defeated some pretty tough up and comers. But he now finds himself looking worse for wear here.

Grayson: Mike Smith at one time had a spotless record. But after Preston beat him two weeks ago in Monroe, he doesn't look so invincible. You start seeing cracks in the armor. And if you're an opponent of his, you go into the match with the mindset that you can beat him.

As Smith tries to shake out the cobwebs, Ryu picks him up, snapmares him over and delivers an overhead elbow to the top of the head. Smith falls down as he clutches the top of his head in pain. Ryu then turs him over and makes the cover.

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Smith gets his shoulder up.

Ryu picks up Smith and knees him in the midsection, doubling him over. He then turns Smith around, grabs him from behind and delivers an inverted headlock backbreaker. The crowd boos as Ryu makes the cover.

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Smith gets his shoulder up.

Ryu picks up Smith, sits him up, sits down right behind and wraps his legs around Smith's midsection with a bodyscissors. The crowd boos as Ryu tries to squeeze the life out of Smith. The ref asks Smith if he wants to give up. But Smith just shakes his head from side to side. As Ryu cinches in the hold, Smith can be seen cringing in pain. Ryu then reaches forward with one hand, grabs a hold of his chin, pulls Smith back and then repeatedly nails Smith with elbow strike to the head. The crowd boos as Smith is barely able to defend or protect himself. Just as the ref slides over to protect Smith, Ryu lets go.

Clement: Why did he let go. It looked like the ref was about to call this match.

Grayson: Ryu isn't interested in belts. He doesn't define himself by material posessions. He defines himself by the amount of bodies that he leaves in his wake.

The ref tells Ryu to hold off. But Ryu pays him no mind and moves the ref out of his way. He picks up a groggy Smith by the arm, drags him into the corner and then picks him up. After lifting up and sitting Smith backwards on the top turnbuckle, Ryu then climbs and sits down behind Smith on the top turnbuckle. He then grabs a hold of Smith and delivers a spider german suplex to boos from the crowd as Smith bounces off the back of his neck. Ryu rises back up with a sit up, places his feet on the top turnbuckle, stands up and goes for a moonsault to complete the Phoenix Combo 2k12. But Smith gets his knees up, resulting in Ryu crashing right on top of them. The crowd cheers as Ryu bounces off the knees and clutches his midsection in pain.

Clement: Both men are down! Ryu went for a little high risk of his own and it clearly didn't pay off. Now it's anyone's match

Grayson: Who's going to be first to get to their feet?

As both men get up, Smith kicks Ryu in the midsection, bringing him down to one knee. He then picks up Ryu and throws him down with a scoop slam. Smith then runs towards the ropes, hops onto the middle rope and goes for the Stare in Wonder. Ryu rolls out of the way. But Smith lands on his feet. Once Ryu gets up and comes back to Smith, Smith kicks him in the midsection, hoists him up and delivers a double underhook backbreaker. The crowd cheers as Smith makes the cover.

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Ryu gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Only two!

Smith picks up Ryu and goes for an irish whip. But Ryu reverses, sending Smith into the ropes. When Smith comes back, he knocks down Ryu with a spinning heel kick. The crowd cheers. Ryu gets back up, but Smith knocks him down with a running clothesline. The crowd cheers. As Ryu gets up, Smith kicks him in the midsection and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. He then turns Ryu around, climbs up onto the middle ropes and punches Ryu while the crowd counts along.

Crowd: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.........

Ryu then grabs Smith by the legs, runs from out of the corner and throws him down with a running powerbomb. The crowd boos as the back of Smith's head bounces off the canvas. Ryu then picks up Smith, hoists him up and then plants him with the Last Falconry. The ref slides over to start the count.

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THREE!

'Deshi Basara (He Rises)' plays to boos from the crowd....

Cruz: Here is your winner, RYU KANATA

The ref goes to raise his arm, but Ryu snatches his arm away from the ref. Once look from Ryu sends the ref scurring to the outside.

Clement: Ryu Kanata picks up the win, becoming only the second man to pin Mike Smith here in FGA.

Grayson: And would you look at that? It's going to be Kidd vs Kanata in the second round. I can't wait to see the SoCalled SoCal Superstar get mauled by the Barbed Wire Phoenix.

[FGA Office]

Wachovia Center
Philadelphia, PA
10.20.12

[FGA Office]

(( Justice Young looks uneasy as Katana leads a crazed GDY into view of the camera backstage.... ))

Justice Young: Once again FGA fans, I am standing by with the wrestling legend...Golden Dragon Yashimoto. Mr. Yashimoto...do you have any thoughts on your match with A.J. Fairchild, scheduled to happen only moments from now?

(GDY stares blankly at the ceiling for a moment as Katana pats him on the head..then seems to snap back into reality...or at least his version of reality....)

GDY: I can promise his fans this Mr. Young, tonight they will see their beloved buffoon torn asunder in both mind..and body! You aren't St. George Mr. Fairchild, and there will be no heroic dragon slaying done here tonight!! No, your disguise of youthful perfection will be torn away for all to see, because beneath it all you are afraid Fairchild...I've seen it all before boy. You count on your youth and your skill to see you through the match...but the young lack wisdom, and your skills will be useless against the nightmare you will soon face!! I'm not coming down to that ring to wrestle you....no, I'm coming to mutilate you!! Tonight you will learn a lesson Mr. Fairchild, a harsh lesson indeed! You can train for a trip to hell all you want boy....but the flames will burn regardless!! Tonight, you will know the most hellish pain of your career..and the scars will haunt you forever!! Heh....heh,heh..........

(GDY cackles to himself and returns to his obsession with the ceiling as Katana leads him away...)

Justice Young: There you have it FGA fans, promises of punishment from the wrestling legend Golden Dragon Yashimoto...and all aimed at the teenage sensation A.J. Fairchild! Can Fairchild overcome the insane onslaught of the Dragon? Or...will he be the first FGA athlete to be forked? We will find out momentarily!!

[FGA Office]

Opening Round of the New Frontiers Cup
A.J. Fairchild vs. Golden Dragon Yashimoto

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A loud foghorn sounds three times, the smoke machine fogs the black curtain as "Busy Being Born" by the band Middle Class Rut plays over the the venue's P.A. sound system.

Emerging from the back curtain is A.J. Fairchild who, hops up and down on the tip of his toes getting pumped for his match. A.J. then jogs down the ramp and high fives a few people on his way to the ring.

Cruz: The following contest is an Opening Round Match in the New Frontiers Cup. It is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first from Dallas, Texas.... weighing in at 194 pounds.... A.J. FAIRCHILD!

A.J. slides in the ring, and runs towards the nearest turnbuckle. A.J. scales the top of the turnbuckle and throws up a hook'em horns hand sign before jumping down from the turnbuckle.

Clement: A.J. Fairchild at one point was looked at as the future of FGA. He may still very well be perceived as such. But at the time, Fairchild was as hot as they come. But after a losing encounter to Mike Smith, things took a turn for the worse.

Grayson: Go ahead, you can say it. He freefalled. He even admitted himself. He got lazy. He got complacent. The motivation wasn't there. Now it is. But is it too late? Is it too late for A.J. Fairchild to finally grow up and take what he wants?

Clement: Wait, what is this?

The camera turns to A.J. Fairchild in the ring, getting ready for his match against Golden Dragon when suddenly

(The lights dim in the Du Burns Arena. The crowd is confused as there seems to be a power outage in the arena. Then, "Hall Of Freedom" by Tyr hits the PA as the arena is filled with strobing purple lights. There is a scattering of cheers in the arena but most still have no idea what is going on. The music abruptly stops and the arena goes dark again. After a couple seconds, the lights come back up and Brandon "B2" Barajas is standing in the entrance way. The fans see him and he is met by a chorus of boos from the FGA fans. He raises his arms to bask in the hatred of the fans for a few moments.)

B2: So apparently all you shit sippers know who I am.

(He quickly dodges a cup of beer thrown his way and grins. After the crowd settles down, he points towards the ring where A.J. Fairchild stands.)

B2: But who in the hell are you?

(B2 begins to scratch his head, then points at the ring.)

B2: You are A.J. Fairchild! One of the fresh faces of Frontier Grappling Arts. Well let me say A.J., it is a pleasure to meet such an up and coming blue chipper such as yourself. Allow me to introduce myself for those of you who think the wrestling world begins and ends with FGA. I'm Brandon Barajas and I am the agent for one of the most devastating forces to ever grace a wrestling ring...Maximum Violence.

(Another wave of boos at the mention of Maximum Violence's name.)

B2: Oh, you've heard of him? That's good to know. A.J., I'm sure you know who Maximum Violence is.

A.J. Fairchild: No I really don't I think I maybe was still in capri pants watching nickelodeon at the time. Maybe if I dust off some old betamax or vhs tapes I'll see who you're talking about.

B2: Well your opinion of Max means as much to him as the opinion of these insipid morons. But I'm not here to watch some overrated wrestlers fight it out for some bowling trophy. I'm here because I heard through the grapevine that you were going to call out someone from FRONTIER, the superior organization.

(Chants of "FRONTIER SUCKS" ring through the arena. While the fans voice their hatred of FRONTIER, B2 reaches into his suit and pulls out an envelope and starts to walk down the aisle towards the ring. A.J. blocks B2 from entering the ring, but then slowly backs off as he cautiously enters.)

B2: What I have here is a contract. This contract is for the upcoming pwF vs. FGA Supershow. Maximum Violence wasn't planning on making his debut so early, but I think we can make an exception for such a young upstart like yourself.

(B2 opens the envelope and extends the contract to A.J. which he quickly snatches away. He then pulls out a pen and tosses it to A.J.)

B2: All you have to do is put your name on the dotted line, and you will have a match against a man who takes great pride in putting young punks like you on the shelf. I'll give you some time to think about it.

(B2 turns to leave the ring, but A.J. grabs his shoulder. B2 turns around and his smug look is replaced with worry as A.J. is grinning menacingly.)

A.J. Fairchild: But so you know, that when I sign this paper all bets are off. I don't pull any punches, and I don't stop until your client's heart stops first. Sir, you've just signed off your client's own death warrant.

(A.J. signs the contract and throws the paper in B2's face. While B2 is distracted, A.J. kicks B2 in the gut and sends him crashing to the mat with a DDT. The crowd erupts as he points toward the turnbuckle and begins to ascend the ropes. He waits for a moment as if he is reconsidering his actions, but shrugs it off and flies through the air, nailing B2 with The Fairchild Special. A.J. bends down to pick up a mic and kneels down over the lifeless body of B2.)

A.J. Fairchild: Because when you challenge the pissed off teenager of professional wrestling, you've issued a declaration off war! So tell your Frontier brothers that I'm headhunting you and whoever else dares to cross my path...

("Busy Being Born" by Middle Class Rut starts up as A.J. puts the contract back in B2's suit and exits the ring, leaving FGA officials to help B2 up and to the back.)

[ FADE OUT ]

Clement: And we're back. As you've just heard, it will now be A.J. Fairchild versus Maximum Violence at the FRONTIERvsFGA show in a couple weeks. Hopefully that's the last we'll see of those pwF guys tonight.

Grayson: Who cares. If they want a war, they'll get a war. They can recruit whoever they want. They won't be able to match the best grapplers that FGA has to offer.

"Madhouse" by Anthrax begins to play as GDY and his manager Katana step out from behind the curtain. They threaten to slap or attack any fans within striking range and then make their way toward the ring.

Cruz: And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Katana. From Tokyo, Japan... weighing in at 228 pounds.... GOLDEN DRAGON YASHIMOTO!

In the corner Katana and GDY take in the boos of the crowd as they conspire on how to cheat their way to a victory and avoid the initial pat down of the referee.

Clement: Yashimoto shocked fans all over as he tried to fork Ryan Kidd at the conclusion of their match just two weeks ago. And then just recently, he brutally mauled a member of A.J. Fairchild's fan club. This man is truly off his rocker.

Grayson: He's very unstable. But there's a method to his madness. Underneath all that wild behavior is a man who knows exactly what he's doing. Yashimoto is crazy like a fox. And if Fairchild doesn't watch himself, he could get caught in a trap that he can't get out of.

The bell sounds as GDY immediately goes crazy, throwing out random swipes, kicks and punches as he makes his way across the ring and towards A.J. Fairchild.

Clement: And here goes Yashimoto already!

Fairchild quickly drops and rolls out of the ring to safety. Once Fairchild goes to the outside, GDY immediately drops down to all fours. As Fairchild motions to his left, GDY begins to crawl to his right. As Fairchild begins to go to his right, GDY goes to his left. Fairchild then points at GDY as he looks to the crowd with a “what in the hell is going on here?' expression on his face.

Clement: I hear you, A.J. What in the world IS going on here?

Grayson: He's falling into the trap already. Look at him off his game. Look at how he already has no clue.

After the ref motions for GDY to go back the center of the ring, Fairchild cautiously climbs up onto the apron. Just as he's about to step through the ropes, GDY runs over to attack him. But Fairchild quickly hops down just in time. GDY kicks the bottom rope before dropping down on all fours again. The ref once again reprimands GDY and tells him to back up so that Fairchild can get back in the ring. As GDY slowly crawls backwards towards the far corner, Fairchild cautiously climbs up onto the apron and slowly steps back into the ring. Once Fairchild is back in, GDY reaches up, grabs the top ropes with both hands and pulls himself up in the corner. The two begin to circle the ring. The audio picks up GDY muttering his infamous “heh.....heh,heh” as he never takes his eyes off of Fairchild. The two then motion to lock up, but GDY steps back, drops to his back and rolls out of the ring to boos from the crowd.

Clement: What in the world?

Grayson: Yashimoto has everyone in this place confused. What he's doing is absolutely working. While he's got A.J. confused over his antics, he's already thinking five steps ahead to the point where he tries to use that fork on him.

Fairchild stands there frustrated with his arms crossed as GDY slowly circles the ring. After each corner he passes, GDY grabs the ring drapes and pulls it up, looking for something underneath the ring. Just when they least expect it, GDY lunges over towards the barricade and sticks out his tongue, scaring the fans in the front row. The crowd boos as GDY continues to torment the fans by kicking the barricade and making all kinds of unrecognizable noises. While GDY's back is turned, Fairchild is near the ropes. Once GDY turns around, Fairchild knocks him down with a springboard senton to the outside. The crowd cheers before breaking out into a chant.

Crowd: A.J. Fairchild, * CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP, CLAP * A.J. Fairchild, * CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP, CLAP * A.J. Fairchild, * CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP, CLAP *

Clement: A.J. Fairchild has clearly had enough of Yashimoto's antics as he knocks him down with a huge dive.

Grayson: I admit, it was a mistake to keep his back turned for that long. But I still say Yashimoto is still in control.

Fairchild picks up GDY and rolls him back into the ring. He then climbs up onto the apron and waits impatiently for GDY to get up. Once GDY gets up and turns around, Fairchild connects with a springboard dropkick, sending GDY stumbling to the canvas. The crowd cheers as GDY's momentum sends him rolling underneath the bottom rope and to the outside. Fairchild gets in the ring and crouches down, waiting for GDY to get up. Once GDY pulls himself up using the edge of the apron, Fairchild runs towards the ropes. GDY sees this, so he quickly moves out of the way. But Fairchild knew he was going to move, so he doesn't dive to the outside. Instead, he slides to the outside and proceeds to chase GDY around the ring to cheers from the crowd.

Clement: And there goes Yashimoto running for dear life!

Grayson: A.J. is almost within arm's length of him!

GDY rolls back into the ring. As soon as GDY slides back in, GDY nails him with a running punt kick to the side of the head. The crowd boos as Fairchild clutches the side of his head in pain. GDY then picks up Fairchild, runs into the corner and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. He then turns Fairchild around and mudhole stomps him down into the corner. GDY proceeds to give him a series of punches to the face, followed by a series of knee strikes to the face, followed by a choke using his foot. The ref gives him until the count of five to break the hold.

Ref: 1...................2...................3...................4...............5.

The ref goes to scold GDY, but GDY turns and stalks the ref, sending the ref fleeing for his safety. Once GDY turns around, he sees Fairchild pulling himself up slowly in the corner. So GDY charges into the corner and goes for a yakuza kick. But Fairchild moves out of the way, causing GDY's foot to get caught over the turnbuckle. While GDY is stuck, Fairchild takes advantage and kicks GDY's leg out from under him, knocking him down. The crowd cheers. GDY gets back up, but Fairchild knocks him down with a right hand. The crowd cheers. GDY gets back up, but Fairchild knocks him down with another right hand. The crowd cheers. GDY gets up and stumbles into the ropes. As Fairchild goes over to approach him, GDY nails him with a kick to the midsection. He then quickly grabs Fairchild, places him in a side headlock and then rakes his eyes along the top rope to boos from the crowd. After Fairchild stumbles into the corner, GDY comes up from behind and rakes his back. Fairchild can be seen arching his back in pain to boos from the crowd. GDY then turns him around and nails him with a throat thrust, sending Fairchild stumbling from out of the corner. GDY then follows him around the ring, spins him around and knees him in the midsection. He takes Fairchild and whips him into the ropes. When Fairchild comes back, GDY knocks him down with a back elbow to the face. He makes the cover.

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Fairchild kicks out.

Annoyed, GDY chokes Fairchild to boos from the crowd. The ref gives him until the count of five to let go of the hold.

Ref: 1...................2..................3...............4.............

GDY happily lets go......... only to choke Fairchild against to boos from the crowd.

Ref: 1...................2..................3...............4.............

GDY reluctantly lets go. He picks up Fairchild and throws him down with a scoop slam. GDY then bounces into the ropes. When he comes back, he delivers a spinning elbow drop. He makes the cover.

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Fairchild gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Yashimoto, walking that fine line like he always does. If he doesn't watch himself, he could get himself disqualified.

Grayson: As if he cares. All Yashimoto wants is his fork firmly planted into Fairchild's forehead.

As GDY picks up Fairchild, Fairchild nails him with punches to the midsection. But GDY stops the comeback with a mongolian chop that brings Fairchild down to one knee. The crowd boos. He then picks up Fairchild, snapmares him over and delivers a dropkick to the back of the head. The crowd boos as GDY sticks out his tongue. He then sits Fairchild up, kneels down behind him and bites his forehead to boos from the crowd. Fairchild fails his arms around as the ref gives GDY until the count of five to break it up.

Ref: 1.......................2....................3..................4..............

GDY lets go...........only to fishook Fairchild and try to rip apart his mouth The crowd boos as Fairchild can be heard moaning in pain.

Ref: 1.......................2....................3..................4..............

GDY reluctantly lets go. He then picks up Fairchild and nails him with a punch to the midsection that doubles him over. GDY then grabs Fairchild and goes for a vertical suplex. But Fairchild slips down from behind. Fairchild then tries for a german suplex. But GDY blocks it and counters with an elbow to the face, breaking the hold. While Fairchild is dazed, GDY runs into the ropes. When he comes back, GDY goes for a clothesline. But Fairchild ducks. When GDY turns around, Fairchild connects with a pele kick, sending GDY stumbling through the ropes and to the apron. The crowd cheers.

Clement: Awesome display of athleticism right there by Fairchild with that backflip kick.

Grayson: He's got Yashimoto dazed. He better get on him before he comes back to his senses...

Fairchild turns around, picks up GDY off the apron and goes to suplex him back into the ring. But GDY slips down and nails him with a tomahawk chop to the back of the neck. The crowd boos. He then brings Fairchild away from the ropes and goes for a german suplex. But Fairchild lands on his feet to cheers from the crowd. Fairchild then turns and runs into the ropes as GDY gets up. When Fairchild comes back, he takes down GDY with a flying headscissors takeover. The crowd cheers. GDY gets up, but Fairchild grabs him and whips him into the ropes. When GDY comes back, Fairchild throws him down with a back body drop. The crowd cheers as GDY arches his back in pain. As GDY slowly gets up, Fairchild creeps up from behind, jumps up and brings him down with a backstabber. The crowd cheers as Fairchild makes the cover.

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GDY gets his shoulder up. The crowd sighs as Fairchild thought he had it.

Clement: Near fall there for Fairchild.

Grayson: Close, but no cigar. Sort of like his last couple of times out in the ring.

Fairchild picks up GDY, only to double him over with a spinning back kick to the gut. He follows up with a hesitation swinging neckbreaker that takes GDY down. The crowd cheers. Fairchild then gets up and points to the top rope. The crowd cheers. So Fairchild steps through the ropes and begins to climb the turnbuckles. But once he reaches the top, GDY intentionally runs into the ropes, forcing Fairchild to lose his balance, fall and wind up crotched on the top turnbuckle. The crowd boos.

Clement: A.J. now hung up on that top turnbuckle with a bloodthirsty Yashimoto looking to rip him apart.

Grayson: He took too much time and now he's paying for it.

GDY then heads into the corner, climbs up to the second turnbuckle and goes for the Snap Dragon. But Fairchild blocks the move. So GDY lets go, nails him with a throat thrust and then tries again. But again, Fairchild blocks the move. So GDY lets go and bites Fairchild's forehead to boos from the crowd. He then grabs Fairchild and goes for the Snap Dragon again. But again, Fairchild blocks the move. So GDY lets go and throws a right hand. But Fairchild blocks and counters with one of his own. He nails GDY with another one.... and another..... and another. Finally, Fairchild shoves GDY off the turnbuckles and down to the canvas. The crowd cheers as GDY arches his back in pain. Fairchild then stands up on the top turnbuckle, leaps off and connects with the Fairchild Special. The crowd cheers as he hooks the leg.

[cente]ONE
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"Busy Being Born" blasts over the PA to cheers from the crowd.

Cruz: Here is your winner, A.J. FAIRCHILD!

Fairchild gets up and allows the ref to raise his arm to cheers from the crowd. Fairchild quickly peeks behind him to see if GDY is going to attack him.

Clement: Smart move there by Fairchild. The last time someone has their back turned to Yashimoto after a match, they were almost attacked with a fork. But Fairchild avoided the fork and the Snap Dragon as he advances to the semifinals.

Grayson: A.J. Fairchild is trying to get his swagger back. This is a step in the right direction. He said all the right things and had all the quotables going into this event. But can he continue to build off of all that and make it to the finals?

[FGA Office]

Clement: I think he most definitely ca......oh wait just a minute.

The cheers soon turn to boos as Gabriel Gambino, Kevin Hardaway, CJ Osborne and Jason Talbot can be seen making their way through the crowd to boos from the crowd. Hardaway and the rest of the FRONTIER wrestlers hold their tickets up for all to see, "proving" to everyone that they're indeed spectators for the evening. The fans respond by letting them know exactly where they're at.

Crowd: FGA! FGA! FGA! FGA! FGA!

The foursome make their way to their seats at ringside in the front row. They try their best to pay the hostile fans surrounding them no mind.

Grayson: Well would you look at that. And hey, they've even got tickets! They're only here to watch the show, right?

Clement: You tell me?

Grayson: I didn't think they'd be dumb enough to show up on our turf again. But it seems as though that beating we gave them in Monroe didn't knock any common sense into them.

Grayson: Well if they try anything slick, both security and the FGA roster will be out here to physically remove each and every last one of them.

[FGA Office]

Opening Round of the New Frontiers Cup
Pat Gordon, Jr. vs. Ricky Ian Pearce

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'Chariots of Fire' fills the arena, cuing the arrival of Pat Gordon, Jr., who steps through the curtain. He makes his way to the ring, giving out high-fives to any outstretched hands along the way. He does a lap around the ring, still giving out high-fives to any fans who want one.

Cruz: The following contest is an Opening Round Match in the New Frontiers Cup. It is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Introducing first, from Boston Massachusetts... weighing in at 242 pounds.... PAT GORDON, JR!

After completing his lap, he slows down and comes to a complete stop once he sees Kevin Hardaway standing there mockingly asking for a high five. PGJR goes up to Hardaway. The two begin to have words with each other until security steps in between the two. Hardaway motions for him to shoo as PGJR reluctantly backs up. He then turns, rolls into the ring and raises his arms in the air to cheers from the crowd.

Clement: Pat Gordon, Jr., the second generation wrestler has a lot on the line tonight.

Grayson: Yeah, and it may all go up in smoke thanks to these FRONTIER guys showing up.

Ckement: Gordon, Jr has barely been able to keep his eyes off of Kevin Hardaway. Gordon needs to keep his emotions in check. If he doesn't, we could see a huge upset in the first round.

Loveless plays for few seconds, than the smoke machine begins to work. When the entrance ramp is covered in smoke, RIP rushes from behind the curtain and does a shot to the head taunt. He slowly walks in the ring and he climbs to the top turnbuckle to pose for the crowd with his eyes closed just when the chorus begins to play ("You're loveless, it's okay..."). When the chorus is finished, he takes of his wifebeater and throws it to the crowd.

Cruz: And his opponent, from Buffalo, New York.... weighing in at 210 pounds.... RICKY IAN PEARCE!

Clement: Ricky Ian Pearce, The Lariat Overlord, is looking to knock A.J.'s head clean off its shoulder with one of his patented clotheslines tonight.

Grayson: And he may well. FRONTIER and FGA are at war. But Ricky Ian Pearce is pretty low on the totem pole. No disrespect, but you've seen the people that they're after. They're after Chandler Scott. They're after Pat Gordon, Jr. It wasn't a coincidence that they came out here right before Gordon's match. If Pearce takes advantage of this situation, he may have get himself to the semis.

The bell sounds as both men head towards the center of the ring and try to knock each other over with a running shoulder block. But both men end up stumbling back. They try it again, only to get the same results. Pearce and PGJR decide to trade blows in the middle of the ring to cheers from the ring. Rights and lefts are thrown until PGJR gains the upper hand, knocking Pearce into the corner. PGJR unleashes a series of shoulder thrusts to the midsection. He then brings Pearce from out of the corner and whips him into the ropes. When Pearce comes back, PGJR goes for a clothesline. But Pearce ducks and runs into the ropes. When Pearce comes back, PGJR grabs him by the back of the neck, runs and tosses him over the top rope and to the floor. The crowd cheers as Pearce holds his back in pain.

Clement: And Pearce goes flying to the outside!

PGJR goes to the outside and looks directly as Kevin Hardaway in the front row. After listening to Hardaway shout insults at him from the front row, PGJR goes over, picks up Pearce and snake eyes him across the top of the barricade. Pearce falls down to cheers from the crowd. PGJR then picks up Pearce and whips him hard into the far barricade. The crowd cheers as Pearce can be seen arching his back in pain. After sizing him up, PGJR runs over and clotheslines him over the barricade and into the crowd.

Clement: And the fans in the front row get more than they bargained for as Ricky Ian Pearce falls into their laps!

Grayson: I'm pretty sure he'd rather send Pearce falling on top of those FRONTIER guys.

PGJR reaches over the barricade, grabs a hold of Pearce and then suplexes him over the barricade and back to ringside. The crowd cheers as Pearce arches his back in pain. PGJR gets up and looks right at Hardaway. He points to Pearce on the ground in pain, as if to say that's going to be Hardaway in the same spot in a few weeks. Hardaway shouts some insults right back at PGJR as PGJR turns his back. He refocuses on Pearce, whom he grabs and rolls into the ring. After climbing up onto the apron, PGJR turns his attention to Hardaway. Hardaway stands up from is seat to boos from the crowd. He then motions for PGJR to bring it. As PGJR is stepping between the ropes, Pearce gets up, runs over and kicks up the middle rope, hitting PGJR blatantly between the legs with the rope.

Clement: Pat Gordon goes down as Pearce hits a blatant low blow.

Grayson: It's not his fault that Gordon is a hot head. Had he kept his eye on the prize, he wouldn't he curled up in pain right now, would he?

The crowd boos as PGJR goes down, holding himself in pain. Pearce goes over and puts the boots to PGJR as Hardaway taunts him from the crowd. He then mounts himself on top of PGJR and hammers away with right hands to the face. Pearce then stops his assault after being scolded by the ref for using closed fists. He picks up PGJR and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. After turning him around, Pearce unleashes a series of knife-edge chops that echo throughout the building to boos from the crowd. He then grabs a hold of PGJR by the arm, leads him out of the corner and then knocks him down with The Robbery. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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PGJR kicks out.

Pearce picks up PGJR and nails him with a right hand. PGJR responds with a punch of his own. Pearce nails him with another right hand. PGJR responds with another punch of his own. Pearce goes for a third punch, but PGJR blocks it and counters with one of his own. He then nails Pearce with another punch.... and another.... and another. While Pearce is dazed, PGJR runs into the ropes. When PGJR comes back, Pearce knocks him down with a running clothesline. The crowd boos as Pearce slowly raises his arm in the air. He quickly drops down and makes the cover.

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PGJR gets his shoulder up.

Clement: A bit of wasted time there by Pearce.

Grayson: Yeah, but he's still in control. He took advantage of Gordon's costly error and it's doing wonders for him. If he keeps this up, he's got a ticket to the semis.

Pearce picks up PGJR and whips him into the ropes. When PGJR comes back, Pearce goes for a clothesline. But PGJR ducks and runs into the ropes. When PGJR comes back, Pearce scoops him up and brings him down with a samoan drop. The crowd boos as he reaches back and hooks the leg with the nonchalant cover.

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Pearce gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Pearce's cockyness almost cost him the match....

As both men get up, Pearce runs at PGJR and goes for another running clothesline. But PGJR ducks, grabs him from behind and hits a german suplex. The crowd cheers as PGJR crawls over and makes the cover.

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Clement: Only two!

PGJR picks up Pearce, brings him into the corner and sits him down across the top turnbuckle. He then climbs up to the second turnbuckle, grabs Pearce and goes for a belly to belly superplex. But Pearce blocks the move. PGJR goes for the belly to belly superplex but again, Pearce blocks the move. Pearce then repeatedly headbutts PGJR until he lets go of the hold. While PGJR is momentarily dazed, Pearce shoves him off the second turnbuckle and down to the canvas. The crowd boos. As PGJR slowly gets up and turns around, Pearce stands up on the top turnbuckle, leaps off and drives him down with a diving leg lariat. The crowd boos as Pearce turns over and makes the cover.

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The crowd cheers as PGJR gets his shoulder up. Pearce looks on in shock before holding up three fingers to the ref.

Crowd: Gordon, Jr! *CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP* Gordon, Jr! *CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP* Gordon, Jr! *CLAP-CLAP, CLAP-CLAP-CLAP*

Clement: This crowd is solidly behind Pat Gorodn, Jr.

Grayson: What does that mean? Fans don't win you matches. But they can certainly cost you them.

Pearce picks up PGJR and goes for a spinning backfist. But PGJR ducks, grabs him and throws him down with a belly to belly suplex. The crowd cheers. After both men slowly get up, PGJR grabs Pearce and whips him into the ropes. When Pearce comes back, PGJR throws him down with a hip toss. The crowd cheers. Pearce gets up, but PGJR knocks him down with a running forearm smash. The crowd cheers. As Pearce gets up, PGJR kicks him in the midsection, doubling him over. He then grabs a hold of Pearce and goes for a bulldog. But Pearce shoves PGJR off of him and into the ropes. But when PGJR comes back, he nails Pearce with a Wicked Lariat that turns him inside out. The crowd cheers.

Clement: How about that clothesline!? A taste of Pearce's own medicine.

Grayson: Yeah, and I can see Hardaway getting annoyed already.

PGJR then goes over, sits up Pearce, applies a crossface chicken wing from behind,turns Pearce over and then bridges forward into the Pat Lock. The crowd cheers as Pearce can be heard groaning in pain. The ref asks Pearce if he wants to give up. Pearce responds by raising his arm..... and tapping out. The crowd cheers as the ref calls for the bell.

"Chariots of Fire" blasts over the PA to cheers from the crowd.

Cruz: Here is your winner, PAT GORDON, JR!

PGJR goes into the corner, climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, looks directly at Hardaway and raises his arms in the air to cheers from the crowd.

Clement: Pat Gordon, Jr becomes the last man in this tournament to advance to the semifinals. He'll be facing A.J. Fairchild in what should be an excellent contest. But Gordon has to stay focused. He can't let this war with Hardaway get the better of him, or else it will cost him dearly.

[FGA Office]

Clement: Coming up next, we've got the new talent showcase pitting three newcomers to Frontier Grappling Arts in action. Rayzor, Jack Owyns, and Scott Richter will all face off in a triple threat match. That's coming up next. Then, we've got the semifinals of the New Frontiers Cup as Ryan Kidd takes on Ryu Kanata. And then A.J. Fairchild will go up against Pat Gordon, Jr. And still to come, the finals of the New Frontiers Cup, the World Heavyweight Championship Match with Chandler Scott and Jared James, a showcase of some new local talent looking to make their big break in the world of wrestling.

Grayson: I hear those guys are pretty good.

Clement: So have I. We'll see what these two talented local boys have in store for FGA in a bit. And also, I cannot forget the huge announcement. That's right, if you watched the Event Center from last week, you would have seen the teaser for a huge announcement tonight at Fear Itself. We're not quite ready to let the cat out of the bag just yet. But we'll get to that in due time.

But coming up next, it's Rayzor, Jack Owyns and Scott Richter in the New Talent Showcase!

[FGA Office]

12.28.12
Rahway, NJ

[FGA Office]

New Talent Showcase
Rayzor vs. Jack Owyns vs. Scott Richter

Rayzor runs fast to the ring and slides in under the bottom rope then raises his arm to a chorus of boos.

Cruz: The following contest is a Triple Threat Match. It is scheduled for one fall with a thirty minute time limit. Introducing first, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.... weighing in at 185 pounds.... RAYZOR!

Clement: Rayzor was successful in a dark match a couple of weeks back against Matt Daniels. But tonight, we get to see how he fares under the bright lights on the big stage.

"Undead" by Hollywood Undead hits the airwaves, and the crowd reacts in chorus of boos. The Villain emerges from out behind the black curtain with a wicked grin ear to ear. He waves off the crowd reaction and makes his was down the aisle, towards the ring.

Cruz: And his opponent, from Seattle, Washington... weighing in at 245 pounds... He is "The Villain", JACK OWYNS!

Jack walks up the stairs and stops by the turnbuckle and scans the crowd before jumping over the top rope and coming to a sitting position in the corner. He rests his arms on the ropes, as the music fades out.

Clement: Jack Owyns has been described as one of the most greedy, bitter and evil people you'll ever see around. We'll see if his brand of ruthless translates into the ring tonight.

The lights in the arena turn to black as the single bell dings of the intro of Parkway Drive's "Dark Days begin to fill the arena. As the heavy guitar riffs start to blare through the speakers the lights fade to a crimson red as Scott Richter slowly makes his way from behind the curtain and to the top of the entrance ramp wearing his signature black hoodie which says "Best in the World" on the front and "And Your World Will Burn" on the back. Richter stands still until the vocals begin to start and then he removes his hood and begins an intense descent down towards the ring as the fans begin to cheer for him.

Cruz: And their opponent, from Hell's Kitchen, New York... weighing in at 209 pounds.... SCOTT RICHTER!

Once Richter is in the ring his climbs a turnbuckle and with his body bent at ninety degrees he extends his arms out wide screaming and in time with the song "Behold a Pale Horse" as the lights fade from Crimson Red to Normal as the song fades out as Richter stands in the corner awaiting for the bell.

Clement: Scott Richter, a man who is not exactly unfamiliar with this area of the country. Scott was a mainstay in the Jersey-based NJCW before heading off to Japan. Now he finds himself back in the east coast, ready to make his mark here in FGA.

The bell sounds as all three men circle the ring. Soon, Rayzor and Owyns stop circling the ring and begin to inch closer and closer to Richter. Richter begins to back up. But he inadvertently backs himself up into the corner. He tries to run out of the corner, but Rayzor and Owyns pounce on him, hammering away with clubbing shots to boos from the crowd.

Clement: And the action gets underway as Rayzor and Owyns are taking it to Richter.

Grayson: With these Triple Threat Matches, it's first fall to a finish. Anyone can be pinned at anytime. So it's best to at least get one guy out of the ring and keep things two on two.

Owyns takes Richter, grabs him by the arm and holds him from behind while Rayzor unleashes a series of knife-edge chops to boos from the crowd. Owyns then lets go. Rayzor then grabs Richter from behind and holds him in place. Owyns proceeds to unleashes a series of knife-edge chops to boos from the crowd. The two then take Richter and whip him into the opposite corner. Owyns charges and connects with a running clothesline. The crowd boos.

Clement: Rayzor now charges full steam ahead into the corner.... but Richter ducks and back body drops him to the outside over the corner! And that could very well take Rayzor right out of this match. Did you hear that impact?

The crowd cheers. Owyns then runs and goes for anther running clothesline. But Richter ducks. When Owyns turns around, Richter nails him with a rolling solebutt kick that sends him stumbling into the corner. After delivering a forearm strike to the face, Richter takes Owyns and whips him hard into the opposite corner. While Owyns stumbles from out of the corner, Richter runs into the adjacent set of ropes. When Richter comes back, he grabs Owyns and goes for a bulldog. But Owyns shoves him off of him and into the ropes. When Richter comes back, Owyns throws him down with a belly to belly suplex. The crowd boos as he hooks the leg.

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Richter kicks out.

Clement: Two count by Owyns. Who have you been impressed with thus far?

Grayson: I'm really liking this Owyns guy. I like his mean streak. I like his toughness. And he's not picking sides in this thing. He's going after both men.

Owyns picks up Richter, brings him over towards the ropes, lifts him up and delivers a slingshot suplex. The crowd boos as he rolls over and makes the cover.

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Rayzor breaks up the pin with a stomp to the back.

Rayzor picks up Owyns, brings him into the corner and goes to slam his head into the top turnbuckle. But Owyns puts his hands out, stops the move, elbows Rayzor and slams his head into the top turnbuckle. He then turns Rayzor around and unleashes a series of shoulder thrusts to the midsection. Richter then gets up and runs up behind Owyns. Owyns moves out of the way. But Richter just runs up and nails Rayzor with a corner step up enzuigiri. The crowd cheers as Rayzor falls out of the corner.

As Richter turns to Owyns, Owyns nails him with a kick to the midsection. He then takes Richter and goes for an irish whip. But Richter reverses, sending Owyns into the ropes. When Owyns comes back, Richter bends over to set up a back body drop. But Owyns grabs him by the hair and throws him down with a mat slam. The crowd boos as Richter clutches the back of his head in pain.

Grayson: Did you see the way Richter's head just bounced off the canvas? This Owyns guy is showing no remorse to either man.

Clement: You only have one chance to make a first impression. You mind as well make it a strong one.

Owyns then picks him up Richter and hoists him up for a brainbuster. But Richter slips down from behind, spins Owyns around and nails him with a forearm smash. He then nails Owyns with another.... and another.... and another. As Owyns is dazed, Richter runs into the ropes. When Richter comes back, Rayzor blindsides him with a spear. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Owyns breaks up the pin.

Owyns takes Rayzor and throws a right hand. But Rayzor blocks it and counters with one of his own. He then takes Owyns and whips him into the ropes. When Owyns comes back, Rayzor knocks him down with a cross bodyblock. He hooks the leg.

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Owyns shoves Rayzor off of him.

As Owyns gets up, Rayzor kicks him in the midsection, doubling him over. He then grabs Owyns, runs and tosses him through the ropes and onto the apron. After pulling Owyns back through the ropes, Rayzor drags him into position and plants him with a rope hung DDT. The crowd boos as Rayzor turns him over and makes the cove.r

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Richter breaks up the pin with a baseball slide to the side of the head. The crowd cheers.

Richter picks up Rayzor and goes for an irish whip. But Rayzor reverses, sending Richter into the ropes. When Richter comes back, he slides through Rayzor's legs. When Rayzor turns around, Richter runs over and performs a tilt-a-whirl into a reverse DDT. The crowd cheers as he makes the cover.

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Rayzor gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Only two! There's near falls all over the place.

Grayson: Neither one of these guys wants to start out on the wrong foot. The competition is starting to get stiff here in FGA. All three of these men know the importance of separating yourself from the rest of the pack.

Richter picks up Rayzor and whips him hard chest-first into the corner. As Rayzor stumbles back, Richter grabs him from behind and hits an Ocean Suplex '98. Cheers and applause can be heard throughout the crowd as Richter goes over and makes the cover.

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Owyns breaks up the pin with a punt kick to the face. The crowd boos.

Owyns picks up Rayzor, grabs him from behind and places him in a full nelson. The ref asks Rayzor if he wants to give up. Because Rayzor refuses to quit, Owyns hoists him up and throws him down with a falling full nelson slam. The crowd boos as Rayzor bounces off the canvas. Owyns then gets up, picks him up and plants him with a brainbuster. He turns over and makes the cover.

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Rayzor gets his shoulder up. Owyns gets up and motions that this is it.

Clement: I think Jack Owyns is about ready to wrap this thing up.

Grayson: So do I....

Owyns picks up Rayzor and whips him into the ropes. When Rayzor comes back, Owyns scoops him up and plants him with The Villain Connection. Owyns then gets up and spreads his arms out to boos from the crowd. But the boos turn to cheers as Richter connects with a bicycle kick, sending Owyns stumbling through the ropes and onto the apron. Richter then runs into the ropes. As Owyns pulls himself up using the ropes, Richter charges towards him and nails him with a yakuza knee, sending Owyns flying off the apron and crashing against the barricade. The crowd cheers.

Richter then goes over, picks up Rayzor, underhooks his arms, lifts him up and throws him down with the Gibson Driver. The crowd cheers as the ref slides over to start the count.

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THREE!

"Dark Days" plays to cheers from the crowd.

Cruz: Here is your winner, SCOTT RICHTER!

Scott Richter gets up to his feet and gets his hand raised by the ref to cheers from the crowd.

Clement: Scott Richter picks up the win here in his first FGA match.

Grayson: It's always nice to start off on the right foot. But you've got to think that Jack Owyns will not be pleased. It almost looked like he had this match won and Richter ended up stealing it from him.

Clement: You can look at it anyway you want. At the end of the day, the record will show that Richter came out on top at Fear Itself....

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[FGA Office]

Semifinals of the New Frontiers Cup
Ryan Kidd vs. Ryu Kanata

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The screamed intro of "This Is What I Know About Sacrifice" boomed from the PA system. The lights began to flicker as the song kicks in. Ryan Kidd comes out from the back. He began hardcore dancing on the floor spinning around like there's no tomorrow before raising his arms up in the air to the delight of the fans. He walks down to the ring slapping some hands of the fans. He goes around the ring slapping some more hands before stopping in front of a steel steps.

Cruz: The following is a semifinals match in the New Frontiers Cup. It is scheduled for one fall with a thirty minute time limit. Introducing first.... from Long Beach, California.... weighing in at 209 pounds.... RYAN KIDD!

He climbs the steps and stops at the ring apron before looking around the venue. He climbs the top rope from the ring apron and raises both his arms up before somersaulting down to the ring. He walks to the opposite side of the ring and raises his arms again before walking to his corner while his music fades.

Clement: Ryan Kidd advanced earlier on by defeating Preston Blake in the very first match of the evening. If he was still suffering any effects from the shoulder work done by Preston, you wouldn't be able to tell.

Grayson: That's one of the benefits of going on first in a setting like this. Kidd has had a while to sit back, relax, catch his breath, rest his body and prepare himself for his next match. But it won't be a walk in the park.

'Deshi Basara (He Rises)' by Hans Zimmer blares through the arena. As the first set of chants subsides, Ryu Kanata steps out from behind the curtain, and pauses, his arms in a crucifix pose, head bowed. He waits there for a moment before charging headlong towards the ring, sliding in under the bottom rope, and climbing the opposite turnbuckle, where he repeats the crucifix pose before dropping back to the ring and awaiting the bell...

"LADIES & GENTLEMEN...
HAILING FROM KORIYAMA, JAPAN...
THE BROKEN GLASS & BARBED WIRE PHOENIX....
...RYU KANATA!!!!"

The bell sounds as Ryu storms right across the ring. Kidd panics when he sees Ryu coming straight towards with without slowing down. Kidd goes to his left, but Ryu grabs him by the throat and shoves him back into the corner. Kidd then decides to go to his right. But again, Ryu grabs him by the throat and throws him back into the corner. Kidd then goes straight ahead at Ryu. But Ryu grabs him by the side of the head with both hands before nailing him with a headbutt, sending Kidd stumbling back into the corner.

Grayson: Nowhere to go now. I bet he wishes he had his skateboard so he could roll himself to the nearest exit.

Ryu then lunges forward and nails Kidd with a shoulder thrust that nearly knocks the air out of him. He then stands up and repeatedly delivers clubbing shots to the back of the neck that send Kidd down to one knee. He then picks up Kidd, shoves him back into the corner and unleashes a barrage of elbow strikes to the head. The crowd boos as Kidd appears all but out of it. He delivers another knee strike to the midsection that doubles Kidd over. Ryu then clutches the back of his neck with both hands and delivers a series of Muay Thai knee strikes to the face. The last knee strike drops Kidd to the canvas. The crowd boos as Ryu drags Kidd away from the corner, pulls him over and makes the cover.

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Kidd gets his shoulder up.

Clement: Two count for Ryu, but he is absolutely relentless in that ring.

Grayson: You act surprised? This isn't Golden Dragon Yashimoto who is going to play mind games with you. No, Ryu is going to come right at you. And he's going to keep coming until you either put him down or he puts you down.

Ryu then picks up Kidd and whips him into the ropes. When Kidd comes back, Ryu goes for a back elbow to the face. But Kidd ducks and runs into the ropes. When Kidd comes back, Ryu goes for a running clothesline. But again, Kidd ducks and runs into the ropes. When Kidd comes back, he knocks down a charging Ryu with a jumping calf kick. The crowd cheers. As Ryu gets back up, Kidd runs over and knocks him down with a dropsault. The crowd cheers. As Ryu gets back up, Kidd nails him with a roundhouse kick that dazes him. While Ryu is still stunned, Kidd quickly grabs a hold of him and brings him down with a flatliner. The crowd cheers while Kidd turns him over and makes the cover.

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Ryu gets his shoulder up.

Kidd picks up Ryu and shoves him into the corner. Kidd head into the corner and throws a right hand. But Ryu blocks it and counters with a punch of his own, knocking Kidd down to boos from the crowd. As Kidd gets back up, Ryu kicks him in the midsection, grabs him by the throat and tosses him back into the corner. He proceeds to unleash a series of shoulder thrusts to the midsection. He then stands Kidd back up and chokes him with both hands to boos from the crowd. Kidd flails his arms around while the ref gives Ryu until the count of five to break the hold.

Ref: 1....................2......................3.......................4..............

Ryu breaks the hold with a haymaker to the gut, doubling Kidd over in pain. He then grabs a hold of Kidd and whips him hard into the opposite corner. As Kidd stumbles out, Ryu grabs Kidd and whips him hard into the previous corner. Kidd can be seen arching his back in pain as the crowd boos. Ryu charges into the corner, but Kidd nails him with an elbow that sends him stumbling back. The crowd cheers. After he shakes it off, he charges back into the corner. But this time, Kidd leans back and nails him with a boot to the face. The crowd cheers as Ryu stumbles back. While Ryu is dazed, Kidd charges from out of the corner and goes for a clothesline. But Ryu ducks, hoists him up and counters with the Koriyama Avalanche. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Kidd gets his shoulder up!

Clement: Another close call for Ryan Kidd. Evan what do you think is going through the minds of both men right now?

Grayson: One, I hope those FRONTIER guys don't jump that barricade and screw me over. Two, I just have to make it to one more round. One more match and then it's anyone's game. It's all about survival and not getting yourself hurt, especially this late in the game.

Ryu picks up Kidd, stands behind him and nails him with a headbutt to the back of the head. As Kidd clutches his head in pain, Ryu grabs him around the waist and goes for a german suplex. But Kidd blocks the move. So Ryu goes for another german suplex but again, Kidd blocks the move. He then nails Ryu with elbows to the face until Ryu breaks the hold. Once free, Kidd runs into the ropes. But when he comes back, Ryu knocks him down with a Busaiku Knee Strike to the face. The crowd boos.

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Kidd gets his shoulder up!

Ryu picks up Kidd and whips him into the ropes. When Kidd comes back, he slides through Ryu's legs. When Ryu turns around, Kidd runs up, hops up onto his shoulders and takes him down with a hurricanrana. The crowd cheers. As Ryu gets up and turns around, Kidd runs over and nails him in the face with White Light, sending Ryu stumbling through the ropes an to the floor. The crowd cheers. Kidd then points to the outside. He waves his hands up and down, trying to amp the crowd up as they cheer him on.

Clement: Uh oh, he's got this crowd fired up. You know what's coming next....

Grayson: He better not miss!

As Ryu gets up on the outside, Kidd runs into the ropes. When he comes back, he jumps up and goes for a Fosbury Flop to the outside. But Ryu catches him in mid air across his shoulder, runs forward and throws him face-first against the ring post. Kidd's face smacks against the ring post before he falls to the floor. The crowd boos as Kidd looks down and out.

Grayson: Jesus!

Clement: Ryu Kanata just caught Ryan Kidd like he was nothing and lawndarted him face-first into the ring post. He may have a concussion. He's go to have one.

Grayson: He's not moving, I know that much.

Ryu gets up, goes over to the mat, grabs it and peels it back, exposing the concrete floor to boos from the crowd.

Grayson: Aaaaaaaaaw here we go!

Clement: C'mon. This isn't necessary.

Grayson: You're talking about a Japanese Deathmatch wrestler. This is just the tip of the iceberg.

Ryu picks up Kidd, places him in a front facelock and then plants him with a DDT on the concrete floor. The crowd boos as Kidd lays facedown, motionless.

Grayson: BAM, right onto the concrete!

Clement: You could hear the thud all the way from back here!

Grayson: He's out cold, Kevin. Out cold.

Ryu then rolls into the ring. After pulling himself back up, the ref goes over and starts his count. Ryu grabs a hold of the top rope, waiting patiently to pounce on Kidd in case he gets back up.

Ref: 1................................2...........................3...............................4........................5.........
6.............................7.............................8................................

As Kidd can be seen pushing himself up off the floor, Ryu tightens his grip on the top rope, springboards onto the rope and goes for a diving single leg facebuster. But Kidd rolls out of the way as Ryu lands butt-first on the concrete floor. The crowd cheers as Ryu holds the back of his leg and his backside in pain.

Grayson: Doh! That has to hurt!

Clement: Nobody's home as Ryan Kidd has the awareness to roll himself out of the way! And now both of these men are hurt!

While Ryu is still in a seated position on the floor, Kidd gets up, runs over and blasts him in the face with a Shining Wizard. The crowd cheers as Ryu goes down. Kidd picks him up, rolls him back into the ring, rolls himself back in and makes the cover.

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Ryu grabs the bottom rope! The crowd sighs as Kidd drops his head in disappointment.

Grayson: Wow, only two.

Kidd picks up Ryu and throws him down with a scoop slam. He then heads towards the ropes, hops onto the second rope and goes for a lionsault. But Ryu rolls out of the way, causing Kidd to crash stomach-first onto the canvas. The crowd boos as both men are down. After checking on both Kidd and Ryu, the ref starts his count.

Ref: 1..........................2...........................3.............................4.............................5............

Ref: 6........................7.........................8.................

Both men begin to move. But Ryu is up first to his feet. He runs into the ropes as Kidd gets up on one knee. When he comes back, he nails Kidd in the face with a Bakatare Sliding Kick. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Kidd gets his shoulder up to cheers for the crowd!

Clement: He's not done yet! There's still some fight left in Ryan Kidd.

Grayson: Barely. One more hard blow to the head and you're gonna have to call the medics for this kid.

Ryu turns over Kidd, hooks his arms around his legs and hoists him up for Total Soulbreaker Omega. But Kidd counters into a bulldog. The crowd cheers. Kidd then picks up Ryu, nails him with a series of shoot kicks to the chest before knocking him down with an enzuigiri. The crowd cheers. Kidd then picks up Ryu, whips him into the corner and connects with a yakuza kick to cheers from the crowd. Kidd brings a groggy Ryu from out of the corner and sets him up for an implant DDT. But Ryu wraps his arms around his waist and rams Kidd back-first into the corner. The crowd boos. He then turns Kidd around, hoists him up and sits him down backwards across the top turnbuckle. Ryu then climbs up to the second turnbuckle and goes for a spider german suplex. But Kidd blocks the move. He then repeatedly elbows Ryu in the face until Ryu falls off the turnbuckles and falls to the canvas. The crowd cheers.

Clement: And Ryu goes down. Kidd's got him right where he wants him!

As Kidd begins to stand up on the top turnbuckle, Ryu gets to his feet and rushes into the corner. But Kidd backflips off before Ryu can knock him off. After Kidd lands, he stumbles a bit before regaining his balance. Once Ryu turns around, he charges and goes for a clothesline. But Kidd ducks. When Ryu turns around, Kidd nails him with a shoot kick to the midsection. While Ryu is doubled over, Kidd runs into the ropes. When Kidd comes back, he runs, jumps up and drives Ryu face-first onto the canvas with the Engine 45. The crowd cheers as he turns Ryu over and makes the cover.

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THREE!

"This Is What I Know About Sacrifice" blasts over the PA as the crowd cheers.

Cruz: Here is your winner, RYAN KIDD!

Ryan Kidd slowly gets up and holds his head in pain. The ref then goes over and raises his arm in the air to cheers from the crowd.

Clement: Ryan Kidd does it again as he picks up another win, advancing to the finals of the New Frontiers Cup!

Grayson: Yeah, but at what cost? He hurt his shoulder in the first round. He got launched head-first into the ring post in this match. This guy is lucky he can even stand right now.

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