Pride S01E03

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Geoff Penzer: Hello and welcome to Episode 3 of LDFC's Internet show, Pride. I'm your host Geoff Penzer! In a change to our original schedule we won't be showing Katie Clarke vs. Parkera, but we've still got a stacked show for you all.

Two newcomers to the Lion's Den will make their debuts tonight as they go one-on-one. In our opening contest of the evening we'll see Deron Franklin step into the ring with AKIRA Kaede. These two will both be looking to make an impression ahead of the upcoming Supershow if they stand any chance of becoming a champion here in LDFC.

Three behemoths collide tonight as we see not only Harbinger, but also Nem and Brody Watts all facing one another in a triple threat match! Harbinger will no doubt be looking to bounce back from his recent defeat at the hands of Donovan Cross, but Brody Watts and Nem are both riding high off their recent victories over Spencer Vain and Katie Clarke respectively. All that we know for sure is that these three in the ring at the same time is sure to be a slobberknocker!

And in our main event of the evening we'll see the 'Sultan of Selfies' himself, Prince MacRear face off against Terrence Tillman. MacRear has gone 2-0 since arriving here in LDFC, but Tillman assures us all he can be the one to break the streak. He managed to defeat the debuting Liesl Albrect in our opening contest two weeks ago, but now he's moved up to the main event, can he start his own winning streak by defeating Prince MacRear? We'll find out tonight on Pride!

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Tony Allen: Ladies and gentlemen our opening contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Dallas, Texas. Weighing in at 225lbs ... DERON FRANKLIN!

Kanye West's "Black Skinhead" starts up, with the lights having an almost "strobe" effect when the first drum rhythm hits. After a moment, Deron Franklin...is not the first person through the curtain. Instead it's his manager(/"hype man") O'Shay Edwards, shouting almost incoherently at the camera about how great Deron is. Behind him comes Franklin, wearing a LDFC standard issue sweatshirt. The pair make their way to the ring, O'Shay going all the way around the ring to mouth off at the front row fans while Deron does a front flip over the top rope, landing on his feet and removing his sweatshirt. He hands it off to Edwards as he prepares for the match at hand.

Tony Allen: And his opponent, from Dover, Delaware ... AKIRA KAEDE!

“For this Colossal Beast is at war with the world… our world”

With that the intro of Swollen Member’s “Colossal Beasts” starts thumping over the speakers as AKIRA makes her way out to the entranceway, head bobbing slightly with the theme she makes her way down the ramp. eyes down turned and going out of her way to avoid letting any of the fans set their hands on her.

She slides into the ring under the ropes and walks briskly to her corner, leaning against the turnbuckles as she awaits the beginning of the match.

The match began with AKIRA and Deron standing across the ring from each other staring at each other. Deron had a smile on his face as he bounced on the ring mat while AKIRA just stood there with her head down looking up with her eyes at him and hands at her side. Finally she charged and Deron sidestepped her pushing her in the back into the turnbuckle. Deron then started to show exactly what he spoke of in his promo earlier in the week. He showed off his wrestling prowess by hitting AKIRA with a few moves to get her worn down including a standing spin kick to her midsection, a backdrop suplex, and a spinning heel kick that led to the first nearfall of the match. He kept going at her before she was able to finally grab him and flip him to the ground with a Dragon Screw Legwhip. From there she proceeded to beat on Deron using her MMA background to her advantage.

She was warned several times about closed fisted punches before taking down Deron with a bulldog and getting her own nearfall. Deciding it better to use legal professional wrestling moves, she stood up and put Deron in an ankle lock. She cinched the move in and held it for over a minute before O'Shay jumped on the ring apron and started shouting at the referee. He went over and started admonishing him to get off the ring. AKIRA let go of the ankle lock and ran at the ring ropes swinging at O'Shay but he dropped off the ring apron putting his hands up.

This was the opportunity that Deron needed and was no doubt planned as he nailed AKIRA in the back of the head with an elbow before rolling her up. But he was only able to get the two count. He then took back over the match tossing AKIRA around the ring for a few minutes. He then hit her with a top rope mushroom stomp while she was bent over in the middle of the ring. This was the opportunity he thought he needed and he went up to the top rope looking to hit Chocolate Thunder (630 Senton). Instead after rotating he landed back first on AKIRA's knees. She then got to her feet and waited for him to get back up. As he did with his back arched she let loose a flurry of kicks that dropped Deron onto his back. She then ran off the ropes as Deron went to get to one knee. She ran up one knee hitting him in the side of the head with another knee (shining wizard). She then ran again over to the corner of the ring waiting behind Deron. Deron stood up holding his head hoping to get back the upperhand but he had lost track of AKIRA. O'Shay yelled out to "look out behind you" but this only made Deron turn around where he was met with a discus elbow smash. AKIRA then quickly rolled up Deron for the three count before he could react in any way.



WINNER: AKIRA Kaede

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Tony Allen: Ladies and gentlemen our next match is a tag team match and is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, at a combined weight of 318lbs ... the team of BREE NELSON and DONOVAN CROSS!

("Uma Thurman" by Fall Out Boy begins playing over the PA system. Some fog begins pouring up from the ground near the black curtain and Bree comes walking out of it and stops just past it. She puts and hand up to her ear, pretending she can't hear them when the whole crowd knows that no matter how loud they get she won't hear. She laughs and starts walking down the ramp slapping hands with fans as she makes her way to the ring.)

I can move mountains.

I can work a miracle, work a miracle.

Oh, oh. Keep you like an oath.

May nothing but death do us part.

(Meanwhile, Donovan Cross enthusiastically surges through the curtain with his arms raised in the air. He bounces around on his toes for a bit, throwing a couple of punches before giving one final one as the song breaks into the chorus. He makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans along the way. Finally he slides into the ring. He pops up, spinning around with his arms outstretched, a wide smile on his face. Then he backs into his corner as he awaits for the match to begin..)

Tony Allen: And their opponents, at a combined weight of 251lbs ... the team of SERENITY and LIGAYA FONTAINE ... 420 B.C!

"Here we come, here we are! The living dead superstars!"

A cheer goes up for the beginning of Zombie Girl's "Living Dead Superstars" and the team of 420 B.C., Ligaya Fontaine and Serenity, emerge through the curtain. Ligaya runs back and forth on her way to the ring, high fiving and hugging fans, while Serenity follows at a more sedate pace, clutching a bouquet of dead flowers. Ligya slides into the ring and jumps up onto the far ropes, leaning over them and pumping up the crowd, while Serenity starts prowling at ringside. Ligaya crosses back and forth across the ring, hyping different sections of the auditorium, before finally retreating to her corner and shaking her limbs out.

The match began with Serenity waiting for Bree and Donovan to decide which of them would be starting the match; the members of 420 B.C waited patiently for their opponents as they communicated in sign language. Finally it was decided that Bree would start the match as she and Serenity grappled in the center of the ring. The more experienced Serenity controlled the early going, using her speed to run the rookie ragged. With her opponent seemingly coming from every direction with dropkicks, cross bodys and other such attacks, Bree soon found herself trapped in the 420 B.C. corner. A spot of legal double teaming by 420 B.C. ensued as Ligaya was tagged in; Fontaine changed the offensive style in use, keeping Nelson grounded while Cross was on the apron waiting for the tag.

Ligaya focused on the rookie's legs, kicks and elbow drops down across the knee wearing down Bree Nelson until Ligaya felt confident enough to attempt a single leg crab. It was at this moment when Bree began to fight back; she kicked Ligaya square in the face and dived across the ring to try and make the hot tag - only to fall short. Ligaya managed to regain control, dragging Bree across the ring before she got caught by the enziguiri counter to the dragon screw leg whip. This time Nelson managed to make the hot tag out to her partner.

Donovan Cross entered the ring and took each member of 420 B.C. down with a series of clothesline. As the referee ushered Serenity back out onto the apron, Cross focused on Ligaya Fontaine, using his size and strength advantage to keep the high flier on the mat. A few near falls after schoolboys and Russian legsweeps, but Cross made the rookie mistake of allowing his opponent to play possum before applying the Deathcuddle! As Cross appeared to be on the verge of tapping, Nelson ran into the ring to make the save. Serenity entered the ring to cut off Nelson as the referee struggled to maintain order. Fontaine went to lift Cross back to his feet, only to get caught in a small package for the three count as Nelson blocked Serenity from making the save.


WINNERS: Bree Nelson & Donovan Cross

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The show cuts backstage to where 'The Hammer' Hans Kuntz is stood with a microphone in hand. He's dressed casually in a pair of black jeans as well as a German flag t-shirt and has new LDFC trainee, Liesl Albrecht standing next to him; she's dressed in a similar manner.

Hans Kuntz: You vetched Americans. You make Lion's Den show and you do not book either myself or Liesl to appear...

He says, motioning towards the blonde standing next to him.

Hans Kuntz: You should not settle for zis mediocrity that has been on display so far zis evening. Ze average vestlers zat have appeared in that ring tonight.

Liesl shakes her head.

Hans Kuntz: So ve vill make zis very simple. On fourth edition of Pride, ve vill be in action. And ve vill take one of your tag teams and ve vill show you vy ve are here in Lion's Den FC. And you can all vatch our superiority over zese American scum...

Both Hans and Liesl walk away as the show cuts back to ringside.

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Tony Allen: Ladies and gentlemen, our next match is scheduled for one fall and is a triple threat match. Introducing first, from Bloody Corners, Ohio, weighing in at 285lbs ... BRODY WATTS!

The lights dim as "Beneath The Silt" hits. After a few prolonged moments, the verse kicks in and Brody Watts stalks out, inspiring boos from the crowd. He pays the catcalls no mind, however, stalking down to the ring at a methodical pace, looking around a moment before sliding in. He paces for a moment, the boos intensifying further before he shoulders roughly past the referee and ring announcer, heading to slouch against the turnbuckles...and wait.

Tony Allen: And his opponent, hailing from Parts Unknown, weighing in at 285lbs ... Being accompanied to the ring by Ricky Oswego ... He is NEM!

A light mist fills the entranceway as "The Bottom" by Staind begins to blare through the speakers. Soon, Ricky Oswego emerges, his arms stretched wide as he takes in the chorus of boos. He mockingly laughs at the crowd as he turns around and beckons for his beast to emerge. Nem lumbers through the curtain; a hood pulled over his head, almost looking like the reaper himself. He stops alongside Ricky, and glances down at him as if awaiting his next command. Ricky takes the lead, heading towards the ring with Nem lumbering steps behind. Ricky reaches the ring and stops, turning and ordering Nem inside. Nem nods in understanding and makes his way up the steps, climbing into the ring. He removes his hooded trench coat, exposing his masked face to the world. He turns and hands his jacket to his brother as he awaits the bell.

Tony Allen: And their opponent, hailing from Kingston, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 351lbs ... He is HARBINGER!

The arena lights go dark as "Mein Herz Brennt" begins to play and the large masked man as Harbinger pushes out through the curtain. He seems almost uncomfortable as he walks out onto the stage before he moves down the ramp at a frantic pace and rolls into the ring.

Once inside, he pounds at the leather of his mask with closed fists and moves down to his chest. He continues to do so before moving to a nearby turnbuckle and huddles against it as if he is trying to hide.

The match began as all three men stepped towards the center of the ring. The smallest of the three, Brody, was eyeing up Nem, who was eyeing up Harbinger - until both Nem and Watts both attacked Harbinger. They pushed the mountain of a man back into the corner with their double team assault. They just had about had the big man down until Brody turned on Nem, catching the masked man unaware with some clubbing blows. A clothesline took Nem over the top rope and to the outside as Brody turned his attention back to Harbinger, only to get clobbered by a Harbinger clothesline.

The big man managed to dominate proceedings over the next five minutes, wearing Brody and Nem down with a wide array of power moves. After chokeslamming Brody Watts straight over the top rope and to the outside, Harbinger turned his attention to Nem; things looked bad for Nem, but with his brother shouting in his ear, he managed to fight back. Harbinger refused to go down after a series of clotheslines and strikes to the chest, but Nem managed to knock the big man down with a running European uppercut. From then on Nem had control until he was setting Harbinger up for the Son of Typhon (sitout chokebomb) when Brody re-entered the ring, catching Nem with a lariat that knocked him down!

A lariat took Harbinger over the top rope as Brody turned back to Nem, looking to exact some revenge. He had the masked man in the corner, whereupon he unleashed a series of hammer blows that had the masked man reeling. As he pulled Nem out of the corner, Brody set his opponent up for the turnbuckle power bomb, which fed directly into his patented Death Valley Bomb. He went for a cover, but the pin got broke up at two by Harbinger, who dragged Brody off. The two of them went at it for a moment until Harbinger caught a charging Brody out of nowhere with The Whirl (Black Hole Slam). Harbinger looked set to pick up the victory when a groggy Nem turned him around and drove him into the mat with the Son of Typhon. Simultaneously, Nem and Brody both draped an arm over the chest of Harbinger as the referee made the three count.


WINNERS: Nem and Brody Watts.

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Triple T is seen preparing for his match back stage. Shaking off the jitters and stretching his arms over his head. He notices the camera watching him and greets it with a smile.

TRIPLE T: Tonight is the night. My first main even match. To say I'm nervous is an understatement. But I'm ready. I'm prepared, and I'm confident that I'm going to be the winner tonight.

Tillman throws a couple of punch combinations before continuing.

TRIPLE T: Prince, you and I have gone back and forth both in promos and on twitter, and honestly it's been fun exposing your foolishness. But I'm afraid the fun and games are over. I'm afraid that your little 2 match "win streak" is also about to come to an end. You see it's not all about you. Hell it's not about you at all. It's about those fans out there that pack the seats each and every time we show up. It's about doing your best to entertain these guys not about how many time you can take the same damn picture of the same damn mug ruining everyone's twitter time lines.  Tonight you will learn a lesson in humility. You will learn that you are not as good as your mouth claims you to be. Your going to experience what it feels like to be on the wrong end of a TRIPLE T 3 count!

Triple T chuckles to himself. Gaining more and more confidence with each word he speaks.

TRIPLE T: I'm going to make my mark in that ring tonight. And once my hand is raised in victory and my music plays for the second time, you're going to look up with those crossed eyes and threw your tears you will see the future of the LDFC Terrific Terrence Tillman!

Tillman suddenly lifts up a camera phone and lifts it as if he about to take his own picture.

TRIPLE T: Ready...set...time to kick some ass!

Triple T tosses the camera and walks off screen as the camera pans down and closes in on the phone lying on the floor.

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"Last All Night" by Oliver Heldens plays and the crowd all jump up to cheer the little Windy City native. Laura comes out from the black curtain all happy and cool. She runs over to a barricade that has children behind it and gives them a hug and then runs off to smack other people's hands who have it out.

Tony Allen: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 125 pounds… LAURA SEVILLE!

She runs around the ring doing the same thing, and then she slides into the ring and raises her arms to get another pop. Her music fades as she does a leg stretch.

Geoff Penzer: Laura Seville put up a valiant effort against Prince MacRear on the second episode of Pride. But despite how good of a match she had, it was what happened after the main event that got everyone talking. Darwin proceeded to make his way down to the ring and attack Seville. We know that Darwin is in the building. He’s still got a match to come. Will he strike again? Is his presence enough to throw Seville off her game?

TV Rock- Flaunt It begins to play as Athanasios Giannopoulos steps out onto the beginning of the entranceway with a velvet rope in his hands. He smirks as he looks out at the audience, then begins making his way down to the ring as he looks out at the audience and gives them two different responses; "you're in" or "you're not allowed in".

Tony Allen: And her opponent, now residing out of Queens, New York, weighing in at 185 pounds, he is “The Greek God of Fist Pumping”... ATHANASIOS GIANNOPOULOS!

Once he's ringside, Athanasios sets the velvet rope ahead of the ring, almost as if the ring is a VIP entrance, before he slides into the ring and heads over to his corner. AG then leans up against the corner as he strokes at his chest hair while waiting for the match to begin.

Geoff Penzer: Question his antics all you want, but Athanasios Giannopoulos was successful in his Lion’s Den debut. However, he’s facing much stiffer competition this go around. He’s facing Laura Seville, who is becoming one of the most well-rounded young prospects in all of wrestling. Fist pumps and velvet ropes won’t do him any good in the ring tonight. He’s got to be on his A-game if he wants to leave this match with a W.

The bell sounds as Seville and AG circle the ring. After sizing each other up, they step forward and lock up. Seville quickly applies a side headlock. But AG is able to shove Seville off of him and into the ropes. When Seville comes back, AG knocks her down with a shoulderblock, garnering boos from the crowd. He then heads into the ropes as Seville gets back to her feet. When he comes back, Seville leap frogs over him. AG continues to run into the ropes. When he comes back, Seville goes for a hip toss. But AG steps through it and throws her down with one of his own to boos from the crowd. Seville gets back up, but AG knocks her down with a dropkick. When Seville gets back to his feet, AG goes for another dropkick. But he goes to the well one too many times as Seville side steps and swats his legs down. When AG gets back to his feet, Seville brings him down with an arm drag. AG gets back to a vertical base, but he gets taken down with another arm drag. AG gets back up to his feet again, but Seville knocks him right back down with a dropkick. AG gets back up, only to get knocked back down by another dropkick. The crowd cheers as Seville is on fire. When AG gets back to his feet, Seville runs over and throws out a clothesline. But AG ducks, sending her into the ropes. When Seville comes back, AG knocks her down with a clothesline of his own. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Seville kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: The hard clothesline by Giannopoulos gets two. A win over Seville tonight could lead to big things for Giannopoulos. Seville is one of the most well-touted prospects in this business. A win would definitely move him up the ladder here in Lion’s Den FC.

AG picks up Seville and whips her into the corner. He then runs over towards Seville, but she nails him with an elbow to the face. While AG is stunned, Seville grabs him by the hand and delivers a springboard arm drag to cheers from the crowd. As AG tries to get back to his feet, Seville runs over and connects with another dropkick, sending AG stumbling through the ropes and to the floor.

Geoff Penzer: And just like that, the momentum has swung in Seville’s favor. She’s not known for her high flying skills, so let’s see what she could possible be setting up for here.

As AG pulls himself up using the edge of the apron, Seville runs into the ropes. When she comes back, she goes for a baseball slide. But AG is able to move out of the way. After Seville slides out of the ring, AG kicks her in the midsection. While Seville is doubled over, AG goes for a vertical suplex on the outside. But Seville slips down from behind, grabs him from the side and delivers a russian leg sweep to cheers from the crowd. While AG is down, Seville rolls back into the ring.

Geoff Penzer: Seville with the counter on the floor. Can Giannopoulos make it back into the ring?

While AG is still down, the ref starts his count.

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FOUR!


The crowd keeps counting along with the ref. But the counts quickly change to boos once Darwin steps through the curtain.

Geoff Penzer: Now wait just a minute! What is Darwin doing out here? His match with Nest isn’t coming up until later.

Seville eye’s narrow with anger as Darwin slowly makes his way down the aisle. She doesn’t take her eyes off of Darwin and vice versa.

Geoff Penzer: Seville’s walking right into his trap. She’s got to stay focused. She cannot get caught up in Darwin’s games.

Once he’s about halfway down the aisle, Darwin folds his arms. Seville can be seen motioning for him to get in the ring. But Darwin just shakes his head. Seville then goes over, sits down on the middle rope and holds the top rope up for him. But again, Darwin doesn’t take one step forward. So Seville huffs as she steps out onto the apron and hops down to the floor.

Geoff Penzer: If Darwin won’t come to her, I guess she’s going to come to him then.

Seville begins to march her way over towards Darwin. But AG spins her around and nails her with a right hand, knocking her down to the floor.

Geoff Penzer: What a sucker punch that was by Giannopoulos! He might have just knocked her into next week with that right hand!

AG picks up Seville, runs forward and rolls her back into the ring. Once he rolls himself in and gets back to a vertical base, he puts the boots to Seville as the crowd boos.

AG yanks up Seville by the hair, runs into the corner and slams her face-first into the top turnbuckle. After turning Seville around, AG unleashes a series of knife-edge chops that echo throughout the arena. He then takes Seville and whips her into the opposite corner. AG then runs across the ring and connects with a corner splash, garnering boos from the crowd. After leading a groggy Seville from out of the corner, AG hoists her up and delivers a vertical suplex. The crowd boos as he turns over and makes the cover.

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Seville gets her shoulder up.

AG sits up Seville and applies a chinlock. She can be seen cringing in pain as Darwin makes his way over towards the edge of the ring. He then places his palms down against the edge of the ring and leans forward, staring directly into the eyes of Seville. A smirk can be seen slowly creeping onto his face.

Geoff Penzer: You just know that Darwin is loving every inch of this. But why? Why her? What did Laura Seville ever do to him?

The ref asks Seville if she wants to give up. But she refuses to quit. So AG gives a quick tug on the chin, causing Seville to let out a shriek in pain.

Geoff Penzer: Seville’s between a rock in a hard place. She’s stuck in a rear chinlock. She’s also got Darwin glaring daggers towards her.

The crowd begins to stomp their feet as they rally behind Seville. Seville, feeding off the energy of the crowd, begins to pump her fist in unison with the stomps. Darwin can be seen on the outside mocking Seville as he times his slaps on the apron in unison with the stomps. She slowly turns over onto her knees. Once she makes her way up to her feet, AG can be seen shaking his head in disbelief. Seville takes her arm and elbows AG five times in the midsection. Once she’s free, she takes off into the ropes. When Seville comes back, AG goes to cut her off with a clothesline. But Seville ducks, sending AG into the ropes. When AG comes back, Seville knocks him down with a clothesline to cheers from the crowd. AG tries to get up. But he’s too slow, so Seville runs over and knocks him down with a knee lift. As AG gets back to his feet, Seville grabs him and goes for an irish whip. But AG reverses, sending Seville into the ropes. When she comes back, she counters AG with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takeover to cheers and applause from the crowd. As a dazed AG gets up and turns around, Seville nails him with a knife-edge chop before whipping him into the corner. Seville charges over towards AG and connects with a clothesline. She quickly follows up with a bulldog to cheers from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: Seville is red hot right now! She’s on a roll!

After Seville gets back to her feet, she calls for the spinning heel kick, which garners cheers from the crowd. As AG struggles to get back to his feet, Seville takes off into the ropes. But the crowd quickly erupts in boos as Darwin trips her up.

Geoff Penzer: What was that!? Come on, referee, where was the disqualification there!?

Seville turns around, steps through the ropes and takes a swipe as Darwin. But Darwin moves out of the way. After stepping from out of the ropes, she waves Darwin to bring it on. But Darwin doesn’t budge an inch. Instead, a smirk comes across his face as AG brings her down with a bulldog from behind. The crowd boos as AG brings Seville back to her feet and turns her inside out with a short-arm clothesline. He makes the cover.

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“Flaunt It” plays over the PA to boos from the crowd.

Tony Allen: Here is your winner, ATHANASIOS GIANNOPOULOS!

Giannopoulos gets his arm raised to boos from the crowd. Meanwhile, Darwin begins to walk up the ramp as Seville slowly comes to.

Geoff Penzer: Giannopoulos gets the win. But not without a huge assist from Darwin. He may not have laid a finger on her. But his interference was what directly led to her loss here tonight.

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The opening to Deftones' "Cherry Waves" plays as a small screen of smoke cover the ground of the stage. As the first rift blasts through the venue, Nest walks through the curtain breathing heavily. Keeping his head down he looks out to the crowd briefly before eyeing the ring ahead, making his way down the ramp with an alarming sense of urgency.

Tony Allen: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, weighing in at 312 pounds… NEST!

Nest stops right before he gets to the apron, holding out both of his arms with pitchfork hand signs along with a scream. He rolls in the ring and starts cracking his knuckles as the music dies down.

Geoff Penzer: The big man Nest may have started things off on the wrong foot. But after that loss to Prince MacRear on the debut edition of Pride, Nest has been on a roll. But will his momentum come to a screeching halt tonight against Darwin?

"THIS. IS. DARWIN."

"Skydancer" roars through the PA system and Darwin steps outside the curtain. He takes a good long look at the fans in the attendance, then slowly walks to the ring.

Tony Allen: And his opponent, from Cameron, North Carolina, weighing in at 280 pounds… DARWIN!

Without pacing around it, he climbs straight on the nearest apron and enters the ring where he takes his place in one of the corner, waiting for his match.

Geoff Penzer: For whatever reason, Darwin has targeted Laura Seville. If it was one attack, I could see Seville maybe letting it ago. But two attacks back to back? I don’t think Seville is going to take this lightly. Not at all. Then again, it might not matter. Darwin has been undefeated since arriving in Lion’s Den FC. Can he keep his Loss column spotless tonight against the Carolina native?

The bell sounds as Darwin and Nest walk towards the center of the ring. After staring each other down, Darwin motions to turn away. He then tries to sucker punch Nest. But Nest knows it’s coming. So he blocks it and counters with a right hand of his own. Darwin throws out another punch. But again, Nest blocks it and counters with one of his own. Before Darwin can even throw another punch, Nest nails him with a punch… and another… and another. After a kick to the midsection, Nest takes Darwin and whips him into the ropes. When Darwin comes back, Nest goes for a back body drop. But Darwin counters with a kick to the face, garnering boos from the crowd. As Nest stumbles back, Darwin runs into the ropes. When he comes back, he throws out a clothesline. But Nest ducks and runs into the ropes. When Darwin turns around, Nest comes back with a cross body block. But Darwin catches him in mid air and counters with a fallaway slam. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Nest kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Big counter there by Darwin! And that was no easy feat! Darwin may have the 6” height advantage. But Nest is over 300 pounds and has about 40 pounds on Darwin. An impressive feat of strength if I ever saw one.

Darwin picks up Nest and whips him into the corner. He then charges across the ring and goes for a corner splash. But Nest moves out of the way, causing Darwin to crash into the corner to cheers from the crowd. As Darwin stumbles back, Nest grabs him from behind, runs forward and slams him face-first into the top turnbuckle. After turning Darwin around, Nest unleashes a series of knife-edge chops that echo throughout the arena. He then brings Darwin from out of the corner and whips him into the ropes. When Darwin comes back, Nest goes for the Mandible Claw.

Geoff Penzer: There it is! The Mandible Claw! Nest just learned this move this past week and he’s trying his hardest to try it in the real world against Darwin!

Nets tries to shove his middle & ringers fingers in the mouth of Darwin. But Darwin keeps him at bay by grabbing onto his wrist with both hands. After a low kick to the midsection doubles Nest over, Darwin takes off into the ropes. When he comes back, Nest runs him over with a shoulderblock. He makes the cover.

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Darwin kicks out.

Nest picks up Darwin and goes for a vertical suplex, but Darwin blocks the move. After Darwin nails him with a punch to the ribs, Darwin brings Nest over towards the ropes. He then lifts up Nest, laying his legs across the top rope before delivering the Public Execution. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Nest gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Darwin slammed Nest down with a ton of force there. But the big man was able to get his shoulder up before three.

Darwin picks up Nest and whips him into the ropes. When Nest comes back, Darwin throws out another clothesline. But again, Nest ducks and runs into the ropes. When he comes back, Darwin scoops him up from the side and delivers a sidewalk slam. The crowd boos as he makes the cover.

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Darwin picks up Nest and delivers a knee to the midsection. While Nest is doubled over, Darwin goes for a pumphandle slam. But Nest slips down from behind and follows up with a dropkick, sending Darwin stumbling through the ropes and onto the apron. As Darwin tries to pull himself up using the ropes, spit flies out of his mouth after Nest delivers a shoulder thrust through the ropes. He then grabs a hold of Darwin and brings him back into the ring with a vertical suplex. The crowd cheers as he makes the cover.

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Geoff Penzer: Nice counter there by Nest. I didn’t think a man his size could jump like that. But he caught Darwin right on the back with that dropkick.

Nest picks up Darwin and goes for an irish whip. But Darwin reverses, sending Nest into the ropes. When Nest comes back, Darwin nails him with a big boot. But Nest doesn’t go down. So Darwin takes a few steps back, only to run forward and connect with a running big boot. But again, Nest only stumbles back. So Darwin runs over and spears him down, garnering boos from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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Nest gets his shoulder up to cheers from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: How did Nest get his shoulder up after that!?

Darwin picks up Nest and grabs him by the throat.

Geoff Penzer: Uh oh! This can’t be good right here!

Darwin lifts up Nest for a chokeslam. But Nest nails him with an elbow to the head on the way up, forcing Darwin to drop him. He then runs into the ropes. When he comes back, Darwin throws out another big boot. This time, Nest catches his foot. So he spins Darwin around. When Darwin comes back, Nest scoops him up and delivers a sidewalk slam to cheers from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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Nest picks up Darwin and whips him into the corner. He then charges across the ring and goes for a corner splash. But Darwin moves out of the way, causing Nest to crash into the corner to boos from the crowd. Darwin then lifts up Nest and delivers the Darwin Driver.

Geoff Penzer: That’s got to be it right there. If not, the end can’t be much further away.

While Nest is down, Darwin raises his arm in the air, calling for the Burning Lariat to boos from the crowd. But the boos quickly turns to cheers when Laura Seville climbs up onto the apron.

Geoff Penzer: Laura Seville! Could she be looking to extract some measure of revenge?

Darwin turns around and sees Seville on the apron. So he runs over and takes a swipe at her. But Seville hops down just in time. It’s Darwin that’s now trying to get Seville in the ring. But Seville folds her arms. A smirk then forms across her face. Darwin, realizing what’s happening, turns around. But he turns right into a clothesline to cheers from the crowd. He gets back up, but Nest knocks him down with another clothesline. As Darwin gets back to his feet, Nest grabs him and whips him into the corner. He then runs across the ring and connects with a corner splash. As Darwin stumbles from out of the corner, Nest lifts him up and brings him down with a flapjack.

Geoff Penzer: Seville provided a timely distraction and Nest has taken full advantage of it! He’s got Darwin reeling!

Nest can be seen waving up Darwin. Meanwhile, Darwin is trying to gather his bearings as he gets back to a vertical base. When Darwin turns around, he turns into a discus elbow smash to cheers from the crowd. Nest makes the cover.

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“Cherry Waves” plays to cheers from the crowd.

Tony Allen: Here is your winner, NEST!

Nest gets his arm raised to cheers from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: There it is! Discus elbow for three! Nest gets the win, but not without a little help from Laura Seville! You can bet that Darwin will be irate when he comes to and realizes what’s happened.

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As the beginning horn sound that starts “Forever” blasts through the arena, Terrence Tillman runs out to the stage. Running back and forth shouting and waving his arms in the air motioning for the fans to get on their feet. He stops in the center and stretches his arms out to either side shouting “It’s Time” at the top of his lungs. Tillman starts his march to the ring with a smile on his face, slapping hands of the kids in the audience letting out an occasional “Wooo!” or “Yeah baby!”

Tony Allen: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Orlando, Florida, weighing in at 230 pounds… “Terrific” TERRENCE TILLMAN!

Tillman rolls into the ring under the bottom rope and runs to each corner pointing to the fans, clapping his hands, and feeding off the crowd’s reaction.

Geoff Penzer: Despite an even record thus far, Terrence Tillman has impressed with his athleticism in the ring. He’s pound for pound one of the best in Lion’s Den, regardless of class. Tonight, he gets his chance to shine in the main event. Will Triple T make the most of this opportunity?

As soon as the beat of “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake hits, smoke smoothly pours up from the entrance ramp, masking the actual entrance impossible to see. Prince MacRear emerges from the smoke mid-sequence, a smug grin on his demeanor and jerking his hips. With a look on his face that can only mean he’s clearly enthused with himself, he does a twirl before continuing down the ramp.

Tony Allen: And his opponent, from Hollywood, California, weighing in at 191 pounds, he is “The Sultan of Selfies”... PRINCE MACREAR!

MacRear takes turns shouting at the sky, yelling at fans, and twerking his backside at every chance he gets. As he reaches the ring, MacRear sprawls across the apron and poses, almost model like, soaking the attention from the crowd. MacRear moves towards the middle ring and, in a swift, exaggerated manner, takes off his robe.

Geoff Penzer: I don’t know how he’s done it. But thus far, Prince MacRear has been undefeated here in Lion’s Den FC. I understand that he’s an advanced student and all of the people he’s faced are in the Beginner’s group. But these are talented athletes we’re talking about here. Yet he’s beaten them all. Tonight’s got to be the night that someone finally rains on MacRear’s parade, right? Right!?

The bell sounds as both men circle the ring before locking up. After jockeying for position, Tillman places MacRear is a side headlock. MacRear tries to shove Tillman off of him, but Tillman tightens the hold. After a punch to the small of the back, MacRear tries to shove Tillman off of him but again, Tillman keeps the hold applied. After shifting around, MacRear is able to slip out and reverse into a hammerlock to boos from the crowd. But the boos turn to cheers as Tillman leans forward and reverses into a hammerlock of his own. Tillman applies pressure, causing MacRear to yelp in pain.

Geoff Penzer: Things aren’t going so well for MacRear early on. Can he someone find a way out of this hold?

The ref asks MacRear is he wants to give up. But MacRear shakes his head, refusing to quit. He then reaches back with his free arm, grabs Tillman and counters with a jumping snapmare takeover. As Tillman gets back to his feet, MacRear runs into the ropes. When he comes back, Tillman knocks him down with a shoulderblock to cheers from the crowd. He then runs into the ropes as MacRear gets back to his feet. When Tillman comes back, MacRear leap frogs over him. Tillman then continues to run into the ropes. When Tillman comes back, MacRear goes for a hip toss. But Tillman blocks it. So MacRear grunts as he tries for another hip toss but again, Tillman blocks it. He then counters with a clothesline, knocking MacRear down to cheers from the crowd. MacRear gets back to his feet, but Tillman knocks him down with a right hand. MacRear gets back to his feet, but Tillman knocks him back down with a 1-2 punch. When MacRear gets back to his feet, Tillman grabs him by his pony tail, runs and tosses him over the top rope. But instead of falling to the floor, MacRear holds onto the top the top rope. After pulling himself back up onto the apron, Tillman runs over and connects with a dropkick, sending MacRear flying off the apron and to the floor.

Geoff Penzer: This match has been virtually all Tillman. And I can’t say I blame MacRear for wanting to slam on the brakes.

On the outside, MacRear tries to gather his bearings. Once he does, he doesn’t get back into the ring. Instead, he stumbles over towards his phone. The crowd boos as MacRear turns his back to the ring and begins to check himself for a selfie. The crowd erupts in heavy boos as they show their disdain for MacRear’s vanity.

Geoff Penzer: Are you… are you kidding me right now, MacRear? This is a wrestling match for Pete’s sake!

While MacRear’s back is turned, Tillman looks at the ref and points to MacRear is disbelief. After the ref shrugs his shoulders, Tillman takes off into the ropes. While MacRear is still mesmerized at the reflection of himself, Tillman comes up from behind and connects with a baseball slide, sending him stumbling to the floor to an explosion of cheers.

Geoff Penzer: There you go, Tillman!

Tillman goes over, picks up MacRear, slams him face-first onto the apron and rolls him back into the ring. After rolling himself back in, he picks up MacRear, shoves him into the corner and unleashes a series of knife-edge chops. MacRear shrieks in pain after each stinging chop. Tillman then takes MacRear and whips him into the opposite corner. He then runs across the ring and goes for a corner splash. MacRear moves out of the way. But Tillman lands on the middle ropes. He then climbs up to the top ropes for an aerial maneuver. But MacRear quickly runs over and shoves Tillman off the ropes, sending him flying off the top and clipping the guard rail on the way down. The crowd boos as Tillman lays curled up in immense pain.

Geoff Penzer: Tillman took a hard fall after MacRear purposely shoved him off the top ropes. He looks to be in a bad way, too. The ref might have to think twice about stopp-... oh come on, MacRear!

After rolling to the outside, MacRear berates Tillman for interrupting his selfie time. He then makes Tillman pay by putting the boots to him. After picking Tillman back up, MacRear slams him face-first onto the apron before rolling him back into the ring. Once MacRear rolls himself back in, he picks up Tillman, slaps him face-first into the top turnbuckle and proceeds to pummel him down with punches to the face. As Tillman is seated in the corner, MacRear marches himself towards the center of the ring. He then stops, looks over his shoulder and smirks as he cocks his eyebrow. Once he turns himself towards Tillman, MacRear charges into the corner and connects with Booty Booty Booty Rockin Everywhere. The crowd boos as MacRear drags Tillman out of the corner and makes the cover.

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MacRear picks up Tillman and delivers a vertical suplex. He rolls over and makes the cover.

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MacRear picks up Tillman and whips him into the ropes. When Tillman comes back, MacRear knocks him down with a back elbow to the face. After sizing up Tillman, MacRear follows up with an elbow drop. He quickly turns over and makes the cover.

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Frustrated, MacRear slaps the canvas before turning to the ref and clapping his hands three times.

Geoff Penzer: MacRear with another pin. But it’s not enough to get that elusive three count. He does have firm control of the match. He just can’t let Tillman get a second chance in this match. If MacRear wants to win, he’s got to grind Tillman into the mat.

MacRear picks up Tillman and whips him into the corner. He then runs into the corner and connects with a clothesline, sending Tillman slumping down in the corner. After stepping back towards the center of the ring, MacRear charges back into the corner and goes for Booty Booty Booty Rockin Everywhere. But this time, Tillman rolls out of the way. The crowd cheers as MacRear connects with nothing but the turnbuckles.

Geoff Penzer: Nobody was home that time! MacRear tried to go to the well one too many times there and Tillman made him pay.

As MacRear stumbles from out of the corner, Tillman runs over and kicks MacRear’s leg out from under him to cheers from the crowd. MacRear gets back up, but Tillman knocks him down after kicking his leg out from under him again. Tillman then grabs MacRear and whips him into the corner. He runs cross the ring, jumps and connects with a corner splash to cheers from the crowd. Tillman goes to follow up with a bulldog. But MacRear shoves Tillman off of him and into the corner. When Tillman comes back, MacRear knocks him down with a basement dropkick to boos from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: Smart move there by MacRear to cut off Tillman at the knees. He’s trying to take out Tillman’s greatest asset - his speed.

While Tillman clutches his leg on the canvas, MacRear steps through the ropes. He turns to the crowd and seductively runs his fingers through his hair, garnering heavy boos from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer:MacRear needs to stop posing for the camera and start making moves to put this match away!

MacRear continues to make his way across the apron. After scaling the turnbuckles, MacRear can be seen waving up Tillman. When Tillman finally gets back to a vertical base and turns around, MacRear leaps off, connecting with a diving front dropkick to boos from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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Tillman gets his shoulder up, causing the crowd to explode in cheers.

MacRear is beside himself. So he turns onto his back and begins throwing a tantrum, kicking his legs as he repeatedly hits the canvas with his arms.

Geoff Penzer: I can’t even believe what I’m seeing! What in the world is MacRear doing!?

MacRear gets back up, grabs Tillman and whips him into the ropes. When Tillman comes back, MacRear bends over to set up a back body drop. But Tillman counters with a knee lift, sending MacRear stumbling back. While MacRear is dazed, Tillman runs into the ropes. When he comes back, he knocks down MacRear with a clothesline. MacRear gets back up, but Tillman knocks him down with another clothesline to cheers from the crowd. Tillman then takes MacRear and whips him into the corner. He runs across the ring, jumps and connects with a corner splash. Tillman then follows up with a bulldog to cheers from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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Geoff Penzer: Close one there by Tillman. The ref’s hand was that close to hitting the canvas for the third time.

Tillman picks up MacRear and goes for an irish whip. But MacRear reverses, sending Tillman into the ropes. When Tillman comes back, he knocks down MacRear with a spinning heel kick to cheers from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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MacRear gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: I didn’t think Tillman could get much closer to a three count than that last one. But once again, MacRear beats out the three count.

As Tillman goes to pick up MacRear, MacRear rakes him across the eyes to boos from the crowd. He then grabs Tillman and goes for a suplex. But Tillman slips down from behind. When MacRear turns around, Tillman nails him with a discus elbow smash to cheers from the crowd. As MacRear slowly gets up on one knee, Tillman takes off into the ropes. When he comes back, he nails MacRear with a Shining Wizard to cheers from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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MacRear gets his shoulder up to boos from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: MacRear barely, and I do mean barely just got his shoulder up before three. Wow!

Tillman picks up MacRear and lifts him up for a brainbuster. But MacRear is able to slip down from behind. When Tillman turns around, MacRear pokes him in the eyes to boos from the crowd. He then takes Tillman and whips him into the ropes. When Tillman comes back, MacRear delivers the Facial. MacRear then picks up Tillman and delivers Reverse Reartology to boos from the crowd. He makes the cover.

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“Sexy Back” blares throughout the arena as the crowd erupts in boos.

Tony Allen: Here is your winner, PRINCE MACREAR!

The ref goes to raise MacRear’s arm in victory. But MacRear yanks his arm away. He then smooths is hair back as he takes a selfie.

Geoff Penzer: MacRear has somehow done it again. The Sultan of Selfies has stolen yet another victory! I thought Tillman had his number. I swore that Tillman would have gotten the three count off of that Shining Wizard. I don’t know what it is with MacRear. But somehow, someway, he finds a way to win and he’s done so yet again here tonight. For everyone here in Lion's Den FC, this is Geoff Penzer signing off! We'll see you in two weeks on the next edition of Pride!

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