Pride S03E02 (09/16/15)

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Geoff Penzer: Hello ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another edition of LDFC Pride! I’m Geoff Penzer, your commentator for this evening and what a show we have for you tonight. We have no less than seven new wrestlers debuting, as well our Apex Champion, Nest taking on Shintaro Majima for the first time. But before we get into any of that, Jessie Pederson is standing by in the ring!

The camera cuts to Jessie Pederson, where she’s standing in the center of the ring. She has a microphone in her hand, ready to interview somebody, when suddenly the soft melody of ‘Crimson’ by Morcheeba begins to play throughout the arena. The crowd immediately start booing as The Crimson Baroness steps out from behind the curtain.

Geoff Penzer: Looks like we’ll be joined by The Crimson Baroness here – I hope she’s not going to be commentating on the opening match like on the last show…

The Crimson Baroness poses at the top of the aisle; her top hat is tipped forward, covering her eyes slightly as she poses, resting both hands on the head of her cane. Beside her stands a raggedly dressed young gentlemen, who is carrying the Carolinas Cup for her. The crowd continue booing as the pair of them make their way down the aisle, the smirk never leaving The Baroness’ face as she climbs up the ring steps, urging the young man to hold the ropes open for her before she steps in under the middle ropes. He follows her in as they make their way over to Jessie Pederson.

Jessie Pederson: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time, The Crimson Baroness…

Another smatter of boos as The Baroness tilts her hat backwards, looking out around the crowd with a smirk on her face.

Jessie Pederson: Baroness, everybody wants to know about your actions in recent weeks. Why you attacked Emily Carter on the last show, and why did you steal the Carolinas Cup?

The Crimson Baroness: Oh, Jessie, ever since I arrived here in Lions Den Fighting Championship, I’ve been telling you all that I had my sights set on a bigger prize. That I was here for more than mere wins and losses–

The Baroness pauses, rolling here eyes and sighing before starting again.

The Crimson Baroness: That I cared about more than mere wins and losses. But still they were the persistent few who felt the need to needle me about these minor details. Who felt the need to try and belittle me, to persecute me, to denigrate and disparage my name because I didn’t win on any given night…

She shakes her head. The young man accompanying her does the same.

The Crimson Baroness: And it’s sad, really. Why somebody such as Emily Carter not only feels the urge, but submits to it. Why she indulges in this childish taunting is beyond me. Why, on 2nd Impact after I had so soundly defeated her friend, Katherine Kensington, she deemed it necessary to attack me backstage – to lay her hands on me – and she injured my shoulder that night!

Jessie Pederson: Some people are claiming you provoked her that night, and that she barely touched you.

A boo sounds up from the crowd as The Baroness stares at Jessie in silent contemplation, before turning her head to her companion and mouthing the words “can you believe this?”.

The Crimson Baroness: I literally cannot believe you’re defending her, Jessie. The issue is not whether or not I provoked her, the issue is that she cannot control herself. That she cost me a week’s training because she can’t control herself. That she felt the need to attack someone after their match–

That one draws another boo from the LDFC fans; The Baroness just chuckles, however.

The Crimson Baroness: –she doesn’t like it when the shoe is on the other feet though, does she? So as to why I attacked Emily Carter two weeks ago after her loss at the hands of Valcone, call it retribution. Because The Brat has chosen not to heed my warnings; she has chosen to ignore my telling her not to get on the wrong side of me, that she has chosen to ignore the pleas of others not to cross me. That she has gone against the advice of her closest and most trusted friends, and has wronged me … so she deserves everything she’s going to get, Jessie. As for this…

She motions to the Carolinas Cup.

The Crimson Baroness: In the weeks preceding 2nd Impact, the opportunity presented itself for me to claim that grand prize on which I set my sights; I had heard whispers about a new championship here in LDFC but I, like many others, thought them to be only rumors. Gossip among those who knew they’d never reach the heights of the Apex Championship – so I set about discovering the truth. With the help of my trusted companions, I not only verified its existence, I staked my claim to it!

The young man hands over the Carolinas Cup before taking a step back, so as to not steal the limelight. The Baroness clutches the cup close to her chest as she speaks.

The Crimson Baroness: And trust me, Jessie, those who felt they’d never become Apex Champion, who dreamt of a new championship here that they could hold – those dreams got dashed the moment this cup came into my possession. Because as I stand before you as the first ever holder of the Carolinas Cup, I vow this will never ever leave my possession…

Jessie clears her throat.

The Crimson Baroness: …what is it?

Jessie Pederson: That’s what I’ve been asked to talk to you about, Baroness. See, the thing is, the Carolinas Cup was never meant to be in the same vein as the Apex Championship…

The Baroness quirks an eyebrow upwards at the statement. A wave of unrest ripples throughout the crowd as they wait in anticipation for the bomb that’s about to drop.

Jessie Pederson: The Carolinas Cup was created as a reward for a new idea that management were hoping to implement, where LDFC students will compete on Pride shows against independent wrestlers from throughout the country.

The Crimson Baroness: What?

A small pop from the crowd as The Baroness looks at Jessie in disgust, even stomping her foot. But the interviewer stands her ground, being well versed in the petulant tantrums of trainee wrestlers.

Jessie Pederson: It’s true. And should an independent wrestler win a Carolinas Cup match, they are given a replica of the LDFC Carolinas Cup with their name etched onto base plate and their name is etched onto one of the base plates of the original cup.. However, if an LDFC technician shows what they have learned at LDFC and manage to beat the guest independent wrestler, their name will be added to the Carolinas Cup base plate as defender of the Cup … but since you have commandeered the cup, management has decided you should be the first LDFC student to compete in a Carolinas Cup match…

The Crimson Baroness: ...against who?

Before Jessie has a chance to respond, the sounds of “The Future Is Now” by Starset begins to echo throughout the arena. The fans stand and wonder what is going on as a woman emerges from the back and begins to make her way down the aisle. Her athletic frame is is showcased in black fitted jeans, black heeled boots and a crisp white sleeveless top. Her hair, which is blonde with vivid pink streaks, fall over her shoulders as she makes her way up the steel steps and climbs between the bottom and middle ropes. Standing tall inside the ring, she can’t help but smirk at the look of confusion on The Crimson Baroness’ face as the song slowly fades out.

Jessie Pederson: Allow me to introduce you to your opponent, Sydney Christensen.

Jessie turns and hands the microphone off to Sydney, who nods her thanks as she accepts it.

Sydney Christensen: I’m sorry. i didn’t mean to interrupt your little “I’m so important so everyone listen to me” speech. Honestly, I’m doing everyone a favor. But don’t worry, you can thank me later. Now I can tell just by looking at your facial expressions that you aren’t exactly thrilled to see me. I find that to be just a wee bit unfair, because outside of the occasional interaction on social media, we’ve not been properly introduced. We’ll have plenty of time for that, but let me tell you just why I came all the way from San Diego to be here right now. You see a while back, I found out about a certain event that is happening next month, Frontier to the Future Two it’s called. Being someone who prides herself on not only being the best but bettering myself, I signed right up.

Sydney pauses for a second as the fans give a respectful amount of applause.

Sydney Christensen: Now, what does that mean for you? Oh i would be delighted to tell you. Contrary to what you might think, I’ve been paying attention to the goings on around here. Quite frankly, ninety percent of everything I have seen from you has me shaking my head. You and people like you are the reason why I got into this business. I got into this business not only because it is my passion, but because the people that have and are currently guiding my career have instilled a sense of pride in this industry. All you have shown is that you respect absolutely nothing and no one. It’s time that someone gives you a little wakeup call. Consider me that wakeup call.

The Baroness looks out around the arena; the fans are already chanting Sydney's name as the blonde stands tall in the center of the ring. As her eyes track back to the Revo student before her, The Baroness scowls.

The Crimson Baroness: You didn't have to come all this way just to tell me that in person, a Youtube clip would have sufficed, Sydney...

She hands the cup back to the youngster before squaring up to Christensen.

The Crimson Baroness: But I guess this is the chickens coming home to roost, my comeuppance, the reason why I never got duly punished for stealing this cup in the first place! That's fine by me, Sydney, because if you've really been watching then you'll have seen what I did to The Girlfriend at 2nd Impact, you'll know I hold a victory over a world champion ... and you still want to step into the ring with me? On your head be it…

Sydney Christensen: I never knew you to be the comedian, but it’s a suit that you wear well. You think I’m intimidated by anything that you’ve done? Please. You are about to go toe to toe with the longest reigning and best ever rEvolution Wrestling champion that has ever graced the West Coast. You are about to step up against someone who has not only wrestled, but has defeated people who would snap you in two like the twig that you are. So I guess the question that needs to be asked is, are YOU ready to step into the ring with ME?

The Baroness smirks as she turns to the young man carrying the cup; the pair of them share an unwarranted laugh together as The Baroness audibly says in jest "am I ready?". Before, and out of nowhere, she turns and delivers a thunderous slap to the face of Sydney Christensen.

Geoff Penzer: I felt that one from here!

The fans fall silent in shock. Even Sydney can't believe what just happened, but by the time she can react The Crimson Baroness has bailed from the ring alongside the young man. They're half way up the aisle as Sydney storms towards the ropes, leaning over them as she looks furiously toward a smirking Baroness. The LDFC student smirks as she shrugs her shoulders and shouts out.

The Crimson Baroness: Talk shit, get hit!

And she walks backwards up the aisle, leaving an irate Sydney Christensen in the ring with Jessie Pederson.

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Jan and Cass stand in their corner working out who was going to start the match before Cass slid between the ropes getting into their corner. On the other side Emmett and JPG slap hands before Emmett steps through the ropes and gets into their corner. The referee rings the bell and the match gets underway. Jan and JPG lockup. Both from similar fighting backgrounds try to overpower the other. Neither gets the advantage but each push the other until JPG gets over on Jan and shoves her back first into the corner turnbuckle. He then shoves his forearms up to her neck choking her and letting her go once the referee finished his count. Jan came out looking for a lariat but JPG hit her with a drop toe hold. He went for his finishing Chaos Lock, but Cass ran in and kicked him in the back breaking up the hold. 

JPG and Emmett then took over the early part of the match. They made quick tags making work on Jan trying to make sure that she was immobilized and could not make the tag. Cass just stood with her hand outstretched waiting and willing her tag partner. JPG and Emmett hit Jan with a big double flapjack and Emmett went for the pin, but only got the two count. Emmett then pulled Jan to her feet, but before he could do anything Jan grabbed Emmett and pulled him down with a clinched knee that rocked Emmett backward. She then ran and took him to the mat with a lariat. She then turned to try and make the pin to Cass, but JPG got into the ring and stopped her by grabbing her leg. She then jumped up with her other leg hitting an enziguri that took down JPG. She ran over making the tag to Cass. 

Cass came in on fire. Dropping Emmett with a clothesline. Then as JPG got to his feet she hit him with one also. She then pushed JPG to the outside and he fell to the mat floor. Cass then Irish whipped Emmett into the corner. She followed him in with a nice jumping corner clothesline. She then climbed back into the ring running with Emmett to hit a bulldog on her opponent. She waited for Emmett to get up, but just as she was about to attack again, JPG pulled her leg out from under her and she slammed into the mat. JPG pulled her out of the ring and began hitting punches on her. But Jan ran down the ring apron jumping off and hitting JPG with a flying clothesline.  

Jan, Cass and JPG then began to stand outside. On the inside Emmett took the opportunity to springboard himself over the top looking to hit his opponents with a cross body. But Jan pushed Cass aside and pulled in JPG as the two were hit by Emmett. Emmett looked confused on the outside as he tried to help up JPG. But Cass came in hitting him with a dropkick to the back that sent him flying into the turnbuckle pole. He groggily fumbled backwards and Cass tossed him back under the ropes by his ring gear. She then rolled in waiting before hitting a styling DDT before making the cover for the three count. 

Winner(s): Jan Morgenstern & Cassandra Rowley 

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We cut to the parking lot outside of the New Mid-Atlantic Sportatorium as there seems to be some kind of big commotion. We notice several pick-up trucks side by side as well as a very big camper. There seems to be smoke billowing out of a nearby BBQ as several College aged men and women are crowded around in some kind frenzy. Several young men (a lot of whom are wearing Raiders Gear for some reason) are chanting “CHUG! CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!” As the cameras get closer we notice that they are cheering on LDFC's latest signing, Kellen Klein. He is on his knees as both Heathers, Skinner and Chalmers, are raising up the beer bong that he is chugging from. Skinner holds up the funnel while Chalmers keeps pouring in cans of Coors. Wearing an apron that reads “Blow the Cook,” Kellen furiously guzzles down the beer as his boys are cheering him on. He finally finishes up and lifts up his arm in victory as he just bonged out a 12-pack. The College men are screaming wildly as he slaps some high fives. He finishes off his celebration by letting out a loud belch. He suddenly notices the cameras.

Kellen Klein: Lion's Den Fighting Championship, WELCOME TO DOUCHE NATION!

The men and women at this massive tail gate party scream at the top of their lungs. Kellen goes over tot the BBQ and starts flipping burgers as both Heather Skinner and Heather Chalmers follow him.

Kellen Klein: I know what you are all thinking: shouldn't I be ashamed to call myself a douche? Isn't douche bag used to describe people who typically act like jerks? Why would anyone proudly proclaim that they are a douche bag?

He flips another steamed ham.

Kellen Klein: The answer is simple my friends, I would rather be a douche bag than nerd who gets their panties in a bunch about something stupid on the internet. If that is the alternative, PLEASE, call me a douche bag. I don't care. Basically, I am taking it back because people are using it to describe people like me. Guys who love America, Football, Beer, Half-Naked Women, and all around having a good time. For years, we were celebrated for how cool we were; for years we protected the world from being too sensitive. But now, the world is super-sensitive about everything. People go up in arms about politics, racial tolerance, and female rights. These people always seem to be offended by something because they want to be offended. Somehow, in this dorky internet age, we go from being cool to being bad guys. We aren't bad guys? Are we?

His boys start chanting 'Fuck No!'

Kellen Klein: I didn't so. No, in fact, I think we bring a little more sanity to this world that takes itself way too seriously. Take for example the wrestling industry. This is a wonderful business ...when it isn't full of guys and gals with sticks up their butts. Y'know the types: guys who throw a fit when they are being mentioned, guys who believe they should be at the top of the card because they exist, guys who only exist to chase the gold because they are insecure. I am not saying that wins and losses are NOT important to me, but that on your way to the top you should have a little bit more fun than always trying to have these blood feuds. That is what I plan to do here in LDFC: climb my way to the top and enjoy doing it. Hell, I am not just going to ENJOY it, I am going to have myself a party at every damn taping. I am going to provide the three b's...

Heather Skinner: But I only two of them.

Heather Chalmers smacks her head in disbelief as Kellen just smiles.

Kellen Klein: I know baby, and they are great, but shhhh ...I am making a point here.

He turns back to the camera.

Kellen Klein: So yeah, I am bringing back the three b's to pro wrestling: Beers, Boobs, and Boots to people's faces. While the rest of you type furiously away about how your favorite wrestler is extremely underutilized on another Friday night alone, I am going to be getting wasted with my fellow douche bags and kicking some ass. Also, I will probably get laid, right?

He looks to Heather Skinner who gives him a vacant smile.

Heather Skinner: Of course.

He then looks at the other Heather who doesn't seem to be as thrilled.

Heather Chalmers: So ...are you just taking away all pretense that you are dating us both at the same time? I will have you know that I have self-respect.

Kellen puts his finger over her mouth.

Kellen Klein: Shhhhh ...shut up!

Kellen turns his attention back to the cameras.

Kellen Klein: At the next Pride, I will make my in ring debut and you will see not only why I am the leader of the D-Nation but why being a Douche is the most refreshing feeling in the world!

A smaller frat boy runs up to him with great excitement.

Kellen-Bro: Dude Kellen, the Jell-O Pit is ready.

Kellen Klein: No way bro, that is bitchin'

He turns to both of the Heathers.

Kellen Klein: I think you both know what to do!

Heather Skinner: YAY!

A very happy Heather Skinner jumps in joy before taking off her t-shirt to reveal a bikini to. She begins to remove her jean shorts as she heads to the kiddie pool filled with Jell-O. Heather Chalmers turns back toward Kellen.

Heather Chalmers: I have a degree in feminist studies. I am enrolled in the M.I.T graduate program. If you think for one minute that I am stripping off my clothes and jumping into a vat of Jell-o with your trollip then you are sadly mistaken.

Kellen lowers his voice a bit.

Kellen Klein: Hey babe. I totally respect your stance on this matter. It is just a pity because I heard some of the guys talk about how much hotter they thought the other Heather was.

Heather Chalmers: Really? No, you are just saying that, right? I mean seriously. They clearly are just saying it because she is always walking around half dressed anyways and I have more self respect than that, right?

Kellen Klein: I don't know about that. That is just what they are saying.

Heather Chalmers pulls open her blouse to reveal her bra before she starts to undo her jeans.

Heather Chalmers: Well, I am going to prove them wrong.

His smarter valet runs off to do battle in Jell-O with his dumber valet. Kellen stares at the camera with a sly smile.

Kellen Klein: See how great life is when you are not stressing about silly things like social justice? At the next Pride, I am going to make my presence felt and the LDFC will never be boring again.

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The three competitors squared off in the middle of the ring as the referee signaled for the bell. Mercy then jumped up hitting a dropkick to Danny Hall sending him back first into the corner turnbuckle. Aric then quickly dropped an elbow to the now downed Mercy Williams. Danny ran out and jumped hitting a back drop on both opponents. He then rolled over and pulled himself up with the ropes. He ran at Mercy who ducked under him as he jumped over. He then jumped over Aric as well. As he came off the ropes though Aric hit Danny with a backdrop. Mercy then dropped an elbow on Danny going for a pin. Aric then pulled Mercy off of him and the two stood in the middle of the ring. 

Aric then ran at Mercy, but she hit him with a drop toe hold hanging him on the middle rope. Danny then ran in with a body guillotine to him on the ropes. But as he landed outside Mercy came running with a baseball slide under the bottom rope sending Danny into the barricade. He then grabbed his shoulder as he hit wrong. Mercy then rolled back into the ring going after Aric. She went for a shoulderblock, but Aric stood his ground and took her down himself. He then ran off the ropes going back at Mercy, but Danny pulled his legs out from underneath him on the outside. Aric then rolled out of the ring toing after Danny. But Danny started landing chops as the crowd got behind each one. Danny then tried to Irish whip Aric into the ring steps, but instead Aric reversed it slamming Danny shoulder first into the steps. Danny laid holding onto his shoulder on the floor of the arena. 

Aric went to continue the assault but Mercy reached over the top rope grabbing Aric by the hair. She then pulled him up onto the ring apron by the hair. Aric helping his way up avoiding the pain of his hair being pulled. Once up on the ring apron, Mercy went for a vertical suplex. But she could not lift him up as he fought out. Aric then lifted up Mercy himself on the ring apron, but instead of sending her over the ropes to the outside, he leaned back throwing her forward with a gourd buster that rung her in half on to top rope. Aric then ran up hitting a slap to Mercy that sent her off the ropes and to her back in the middle of the ring.  

Aric then got back into the ring going for the cover but only getting the two count. He picked up Mercy to throw her off the ropes, but she reversed it. On his way back Mercy hit him with a shoulderblock actually taking him down this time. She dropped an elbow and went for the cover but only got a two count. She pulled Aric up hoping to continue the offense. She sent Aric down with a bulldog going for the pin again. But she only got the two count again. She looked frustrated as she stood to her feet too plead with the referee. Aric seized the opportunity on the young wrestler though and rolled her up from behind getting the three count.  

Winner: Aric Keaton 

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"Let The Bridges Burn" plays over the PA system as Keegan Hightower comes out to the ring. He has on his wrestling gear and a black coat that is bedazzled. His sunglasses are black as well he walks down to the ring as the fans boo him. He slowly gets into the ring and grabs a microphone and brings it up to his face.

Keegan Hightower: Well here I am. I'll let the fans of LDFC drink it in and the fans of Keegan Hightower drink it in!

He extends his arms and the fans keep on booing him. It seems not to bother him as he stands there and takes it all in.

Keegan Hightower: Well, I guess there was some controversy abound last match against Jensen Walczak. Everyone complains and says that I cheated to get a win. Well from where I come from I've always been told to win how you can. Or a win s a win. That is what I did in my last match shouldn't matter. What should matter is that I beat that pretty boy Jensen.

The fans boo again and he shakes his head. This time the boos seem to be getting to him as he starts to walk around the ring.

Keegan Hightower: Alright, that is what I don't get. I sit here and I win matches. I do what I have to do to win and you boo me. How can you boo someone that is this good looking? How can you hate someone that makes the world better because of his presence. It is simple I can step out of this ring and I can get any damn girl I want. I could steal them right from under your nose. Maybe that is why I hate Jensen so damn much. Because he thinks that he is good looking. But boy look at me then look at you and you can tell who is that much better looking. I've already showed you how much better I am in the ring than you. It is already written in stone. But if you want to try and come out here and out talk me your are more than welcome pretty boy. But learn this and learn it well Jensen. I'm better looking, I'm better in that ring, and I'm the alpha male in LDFC. And you are just a little cockroach in my way, and I will step on you and squash you.

Keegan starts to fume as the fans boo him some more he is about to walk out of the ring when..."The Outside" by Red begins to play and Jensen Walczak slowly steps out from behind the curtain, dressed in a pair of black basketball shorts and a red LDFC tee. He holds a mic in his hand and motions for the music to be cut as he begins his walk down to the ring. Once the music is cut off, Jensen speaks.

Jensen Walczak: Ya really are one of the biggest idiots I've ever met in my life, y'know that? I swear, everything ya just said made about as much sense as whatever the fuck Charlie Brown's teacher was saying in all them cartoons.

Walczak makes his way to ringside and stares at Hightower for a second before shaking his head and quickly hopping on the apron before entering the ring, where he goes back to talking.

Jensen Walczak: First things first, if ya really consider what happened between you and me right there at the end a victory, then it's going to make kicking your ass when I get my hands on ya again a lot easier. While on the record books it may say that ya won the match between us, I know, everyone in the back and everyone in the audience knows, and even Geoff fucking Penzer knows that ya couldn't beat me fair and square if your goddamn life depended on it. You, with all of the experience on your side, can't beat me, a lowly rookie, and I know it stings when I say that because both ya and I know that's the goddamn truth.

The audience cheers as Walczak paces a few steps, then turns and paces a few more steps while speaking.

Jensen Walczak: Now, ya ask them why they boo ya and I'll tell ya the simple answer; YOU. BLOW. GOATS. Sure, you're arrogant and all that shit, but ya also think you're better than ya actually are, and I know this because I was dusting your ass for practically 90% of that match. They don't like ya because ya think you're better than ya actually are. They don't like ya because ya got an ego that ya haven't really earned. They don't like ya because the most important thing is those pretty looks ya boast about. Speaking of those good looks...

Jensen keeps his eyes locked on Keegan now, a small smirk appearing on his face.

Jensen Walczak: I don't care about your damn looks. Ya really want to make this about who looks better and ya think it's you. Ya think ya can pickup any woman in this arena, and it's adorable that ya do. And ya think that you're the alpha male of LDFC, which is funny cause I don't think you're either one of the guys fighting for that LDFC gold. Straight up, ya think you're better than me, but you're not...in anything.

The North Carolina fans cheer as Walczak keeps his eyes locked on Hightower.

Jensen Walczak: One match in and I'm a better wrestler than ya. If we really gotta go to looks, I'm better looking than ya. I'm a better fucking human being than ya. I definitely have better game than ya do. I'm probably a better dodgeball player than ya, though I doubt ya actually play that cause ya gotta protect that face that makes you look like the thing between caveman and human. Straight up, I'm a better MAN than-

Hightower, fuming, whips his microphone and catches Jensen right in the nose with it. Jensen falls back and with his free hand, clutches his nose. When he sees he has no blood pouring out of it, Jensen lets out a small smirk as he looks down at his feet and talks into the mic once more.

Jensen Walczak: Remember how I told ya I was going to teach ya a lesson? Well, you're about to learn it now!

Walczak attempts to go for his half brother's patent move, the Bank Shot, but Keegan quickly drops down and rolls out of the ring. Jensen, who has dropped his mic, quickly takes off his LDFC tee and tosses it to the side before motioning for Keegan to come back into the ring. But Keegan, knowing he's got the last laugh, shakes his head and waves off Jensen's challenge as he starts backpedaling to the back. Jensen quickly picks up the mic and shouts

Jensen Walczak: Ya just learned something right here that will serve ya well in the future, especially after I kick your ass!

He leans up against the ropes nearby.

Jensen Walczak: And that lesson is...YOU DON'T FUCK WITH A BANKS!

Jensen drops the microphone as he begins checking on his nose, which has started bleeding a little bit now. Keegan on the other hand just stares from the entranceway, shaking his head before he disappears to the back while the audience cheers Jensen, who just looks at the blood on his hands in anger.

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As the guitar strums at the beginning of "Come On", the audience turns their attention to the entrance way. When the drums kick in, Emily Carter bursts through the curtain to a positive reaction from the crowd. Carter smiles before pointing to various fans in the crowd. She then makes her way down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans along the way.

Tony Allen: The following is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Westwood, Massachusetts… EMILY CARTER!

She then hops onto the apron before entering the ring. When the chorus hits, Carter climbs up onto the ropes and holds her hand up over her eyes, surveying the crowd. Carter smiles, nodding her head in approval as the crowd continues to cheer her on.

Lights start strobing as Skylar Cloud makes her way out through the curtain to a negative reception from the fans in attendance. She looks around, surveying the crowd before beginning her trek to the ring. Keeping a brisk but controlled pace, she zigs and zags, taking her time to forcibly high five as many unwilling fans as possible.

Tony Allen: And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California… SKYLAR CLOUD!

She slides under the bottom rope once she reaches the ring, then pops up to her feet. After climbing the nearest turnbuckle, playing to the fans, she performs a backflip and lands on her feet. She then takes her corner to await the start of the match.

Geoff Penzer: This should be a good one right here. Skylar Cloud, the creator of The Skylar Systemic, is going to try to use the power of positivity to get herself a win here tonight. But she’s going up against another impressive upstart in Emily Carter. Carter, just like her friend Donovan Cross, has been successful in her trips over to SSWA. Cross was able to advance to the Rookie X Cup last month. Miss Carter is going to try and match that feat as she’s currently in the semifinals of the UK Cup. But Carter can’t get too caught up on the cup. She’s got to get past Skylar Cloud tonight.

The bell sounds as Skylar walks over to Carter and extends her hand for a handshake, catching her by surprise. The crowd is immediately turned off, booing Skylar. But Skylar motions to the crowd that she’s being sincere here.

Geoff Penzer: Skylar Cloud told Emily Carter point blank that she would not be shaking her hand. Yet here she is, offering up the handshake. I think I agree with the crowd. I’m not sure if I’m buying this, either.

Despite by the crowd advising her not to, Carter goes against their wishes and shakes Skylar’s hand. Skylar’s all smiles… until she yanks Carter over towards her and knocks her down with a short-arm clothesline. The crowd boos as Skylar puts the boots to Carter, stomping away at her torso. She then drops down and makes the cover.

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Carter kicks out.

Skylar picks up Emily, places her in a side headlock and rakes her face along the top rope. When she lets go, Emily stumbles into a nearby corner. After marching behind Emily and turning her around, Skylar unleashes a series of knife edge chops to the face. She then takes Emily and whips her into the opposite corner. Skylar follows her into the corner and connects with a rolling koppu kick. Skylar then drags Emily from out of the corner before making the cover.

ONE!
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Carter gets out.

Geoff Penzer: Skylar Cloud took advantage of Emily’s naivete and this match has been all hers since.

Skylar picks up Emily and whips her into the ropes. When Emily comes back, Skylar bends over to set up a back body drop. But Emily counters with a knee lift, knocking her down to cheers from the crowd. Skylar gets back to her feet, but Emily knocks her down with a clothesline. Skylar gets back up, but Emily sends her back down with another clothesline. When Skylar returns to her feet, Emily throws out a roundhouse kick. But Skylar ducks and counters with a spinning back sweep kick, knocking Emily down. She makes the cover.

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Skylar picks up Emily and whips her into the ropes. When Emily comes back, Skylar knocks her down with a jumping spin kick. She makes the cover.

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Skylar picks up Emily and goes for an irish whip. But Emily reverses, sending Skylar into the ropes. When Skylar returns, Emily throws her down with a hip toss. Skylar gets back to her feet, but Emily knocks her down with a clothesline. Skylar gets back up, but Emily knocks her down with another clothesline. When Skylar gets back up, Emily kicks her in the midsection and follows up with a vertical suplex. She turns over and makes the cover.

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Skylar kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Carter with her first pin attempt of the match. Let’s see if she can build off this here...

Emily picks up Skylar and goes for an irish whip. But Skylar reverses, sending Emily into the ropes. When Emily comes back, Skylar connects with a front dropkick, sending Emily through the ropes and to the floor. While Emily slowly gets back up on the outside, Skylar takes off into the ropes. When Skylar comes back, she delivers a baseball slide into a headscissors takedown. After returning to her feet, she picks up Emily and rolls her back in before rolling herself back in. Skylar then makes the cover.

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Emily gets her shoulder up.

Skylar picks up Emily and connects with a straight elbow strike, sending her stumbling back into the corner. She then delivers a jumping toe kick combo before sending Emily into the opposite corner. From there, Skylar runs across the ring and goes for a corner cartwheel jumping high kick. But Emily moves out of the way, resulting in cheers from the crowd. When Skylar returns to her feet, she gets caught with a clothesline. Emily then goes for a bulldog out of the corner. But Skylar shoves Emily off of her and into the ropes. When Emily comes back, Skylar knocks her down with a jumping knee strike. She makes the cover.

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Emily gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Every time Emily gets the slightest bit of momentum, Skylar is right there to shut it down. I’m still not sold on #GetPMS and #ReachForTheSkylar, but Skylar knows how to control a match. I’ll give her that.

After pulling Emily back up to her feet, Skylar delivers a series of forearm strikes. She then steps back before throwing out a spinning elbow strike. But Emily ducks. When Skylar turns around, Emily nails her with a roundhouse kick. She then takes off into the ropes as Skylar turns over before getting back up to a vertical base. When Skylar turns around, Emily leaps into the air and plants her with a Jumping DDT. The crowd roars with cheers as she makes the cover.

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Skylar gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Emily spiked Skylar right on her head with that DDT. But it still wasn’t enough to get the three count.

Emily takes Skylar and goes for an irish whip. But Skylar reverses, sending Emily into the corner. Skylar then charges across the ring, but Emily nails her with an elbow to the face. As a dazed Skylar stumbles back, Emily turns to face the turnbuckles before delivering the Emilution to cheers from the crowd. From there, Emily steps out onto the apron and waves up Skylar. When Skylar finally returns to her feet and turns around, she gets knocked down by a springboard forearm smash. The crowd cheers as Emily makes the cover.

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Skylar gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Emily Carter with a beautiful succession of moves there. But Skylar Cloud refuses to stay down for the three count.

Emily picks up Skylar and goes for an irish whip. But Skylar reverses, sending Emily into the ropes. When Emily comes back, Skylar clocks her with a spinning elbow strike, knocking her down. She makes the cover.

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Skylar picks up Emily and whips her into the ropes. She then goes for the Anaconda Vise. But she telegraphs it a bit too early, allowing Emily the chance to hook her arms around the top rope. Once Skylar returns to her feet, Emily runs over and knocks her down with the Busaiku Knee Strike to cheers from the crowd. While Skylar’s down, Emily steps out onto the apron and scales the turnbuckles. When she reaches the top, she leaps off and connects with the Five Star Frog Splash.

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Tony Allen: Here is your winner, EMILY CARTER!

Carter gets her arm raised as the crowd cheers her on.

Geoff Penzer: Emily Carter gets her first win here in LDFC. We know how badly she wanted to compete here. But her first match was taken away from her thanks to The Crimson Baroness. Two weeks ago, she arguably had the match against Valcone won when once again, The Crimson Baroness cost her. But she didn’t cost her tonight as Carter got the one, two, three.

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The match started with Valcone and Tillman squaring off. Both men shared words in the center of the ring before Valcone shoved his opponent away, which drew a boo from the crowd. They cheered, however, when Tillman returned with a running forearm shot. Tillman kept the upper hand as he kept Valcone moving; a series of Irish whips sent Valcone from corner to corner, each time he got nailed with a splash before finally, Valcone ducked out of the way. Tillman hit the corner and staggered out into a fisherman suplex.

In the fourth minute Valcone made the first tag, letting Hana Song enter the ring. The Black Adder used precise kicks to try and keep TTT down, but he caught a shoot kick to the side, only to have Song counter with an enzuigiri. As Song picked her opponent up and went for the Russian legsweep, however, Tillman fought his way out with some back elbows to the face. He ran against the ropes, hitting a tornado DDT upon his return. But he opted to make the tag out instead of going for the cover.

Serenity entered the ring and caught the rising Song with an STO before covering. She got a two count. The two members of 420 BC used the next few minutes to work over Hana Song, making quick tags and using the allotted time to double team her with suplexes and stomps. As the match entered its eighth minute, Ligaya Fontaine hit the Ground Pound and went for the cover – only to be interrupted by The Crimson Baroness!

This provided a distraction as Ligaya and The Baroness argued, which allowed Song to recover somewhat. The Black Adder struck with a facebreaker knee smash, catching Fontaine by surprise. She made the tag out to The Crimson Baroness, who went to work on the arm, dropping an elbow down across the shoulder after an arm wrench. The Baroness went up top, performing the arm twist rope walk before transitioning it into a Fujiwara armbar, but Ligaya Fontaine was too close to the ropes.

The eleventh minute rolled around as The Crimson Baroness sent Fontaine towards her corner with an Irish whip. A quick tag out to Valcone allowed them to double team stomp Ligaya in the corner. Valcone delivered a leg snap DDT before tagging in Song. The Black Adder dragged her opponent up and hit a short arm elbow smash before going for the cover. This time Tillman made the save before the three.

Song made a beeline for Tillman, but TTT was able to fend her off and even caught her with the Chin Checka. After that, Song stumbled into a Pinay legsweep! But Fontaine was too worn out to make the cover. Both of her partners were calling out for the tag as Fontaine dragged herself across the ring, making the tag out to Tillman as Song made the tag out to The Baroness. Tillman entered hotter, taking The Baroness down with a clothesline. He knocked Valcone off the apron with running forearm smash, before catching Song with another Chin Checka.

As the match entered its fifteenth minute, Tillman continued his domination of The Crimson Baroness with his Pride Before The Fall. As he went to the top rope for Skyfall, however, Valcone shook the rope and caused Tillman to crotch himself on the turnbuckle. TCB made the desperate tag out to Valcone who hastily made his way over and delivered his Facial Reconstruction! He went for the cover, but Serenity made the save. And then the match descended into chaos. Song entered the ring to chase off Serenity, only to be met by Fontaine. 420 BC were beginning to get the better of The Black Adder when Valcone knocked both of them and himself over the top rope with a clothesline. When they finally got to their feet, they were met by The Crimson Baroness who dived over the top rope with a Fosbury flop! After that, Tillman took to the air with a suicide dive to TCB and Valcone.

As Tillman stood proud on the outside, however, Song caught him from behind with a baseball slide. She went out after him and rolled him back into the ring, setting him up for Rattler’s Bite. Tillman ducked underneath it however, and countered with a Chin Checka of his own! The impact sent Song into the referee, knocking him down. At which point The Crimson Baroness escaped the brawl on the outside to enter the ring and low blow Tillman. Serenity chased after her and took The Baroness back to the outside. But it was enough to allow Song chance to recover and hit The Adder’s Kiss. The referee recovered and was too disorientated to notice who was the legal competitors as he counted the three.

Winners: Valcone, Hana Song & The Crimson Baroness

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As the competitors began to leave after their celebrations, The Crimson Baroness turned her attention back to Terrence Tillman inside the ring. She slid back into the ring with evil intent in her eyes.

Geoff Penzer: What has she got planned here?

The crowd begin to boo, warning Tillman of the approaching danger, but The Baroness hits him with another low blow, doubling The Terrific One over, before taking him down with a Fujiwara arm bar!

The Crimson Baroness: This is how it has to be, boo!

She screams as she yanks back on the arm - only to quickly release it as she spots Emily Carter running down the aisle. Carter slides into the ring as The Baroness bails on the far side and escapes out into the crowd. Inside the ring, Carter glares out over the top rope, holding her thumb and forefinger close together to illustrate how close The Baroness came to getting her comeuppance.

Geoff Penzer: Emily Carter making a timely save here tonight, and she might have just stopped Terrence Tillman from suffering an arm injury.

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The match started with both competitors vying for the upper hand with a series of tie ups. Bronco tried to get the upper hand, but Cobain always seemed to have an answer for his various wrist locks or arm bars. In the third minute of the match, Cobain caught her opponent with a standing enzuigiri, surprising Bronco, before she rolled him up with a schoolboy pin. It was only enough for a two count, however.

After that Bronco got his head back in the game. He used his speed to gain the upper hand, peppering Cobain with kicks from all angles. The Scot couldn’t seem to escape them, before Bronco took her down with a running double knee strike in the fifth minute. Cobain rolled out of the ring to escape the pin fall, but that just allowed Jason Bronco to take to the air as he nailed his opponent with a suicide dive, pushing Cobain back against the guard rail. The crowd were beginning to rally behind Bronco by this point.

As he rolled Cobain back into the ring, however, Bronco was caught unawares by a guillotine attack. It was enough to knock him off the apron before Cobain caught him with a baseball slide to buy herself some more recovery time. Bronco re-entered the ring finally as Cobain tried for an Irish whip. It was reversed, and Bronco managed to hit a hurricanrana off the rebound. Cobain kicked out at two.

In the eighth minute, Cobain dropped down the back from a suplex attempt, catching Bronco with a dropkick from behind that knocked him throat first across the middle rope. As she went for the leaping body guillotine, however, Bronco dived out of the way. With his opponent caught in the ropes, it allowed him the opportunity to sneak behind and deliver a brutal backdrop driver. The pin attempt got a two count. But as Cobain was rising to her feet, she got nailed by a shining wizard and Bronco was able to get the three count.


Winner: Jason Bronco

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Backstage, Bree is seen sitting on a folding chair in her locker room. She bends down tying the laces on her ring boots as the door to her locker room opens. She does not notice the door open as it is just out of her peripheral vision. Donnie walks over and puts his hand on her shoulder. She immediately jumps not knowing that Donnie was there. She shot him a look before holding her hand over her heart to show that he had really scared her. She then turned to him and began to sign.

Bree Nelson: < You scared me Donnie! >

He gives a devilish grin and holds his hands up before signing back.

Donovan Cross: <Now ya know that wasn't my intent Podna! I'm sorry!>

Bree turned her metal chair so that it was facing the door. This way, no one else could sneak up on her. She was already at a disadvantage, why make it easier for someone like Valcone to get the jump on her.

Donovan Cross: < Look, I just wanted to stop by and wish ya luck. You're going to do great out there, Bree. I know ya will.>

He offered her an encouraging nod. Bree ran her hands through her long Brunette hair before signing back to him.

Bree Nelson: < I don’t know why, but I just figured you’d be off doin’ somethin’ else right now. Didn’t realize dat wishing me luck was high on your priority list. >

Donovan gives Bree the look now. She sees this upset him and in a way she was happy, but she immediately felt bad.

Bree Nelson: < I’m sorry Donnie. I didn’t mean dat. >

Donovan Cross: <What in the world is that supposed to mean, Breeanne? What would be more important than being here for you?>

He frowns, clearly hurt by her comment. Bree sighs and looks over at the lockers next to her to avoid eye contact with Donnie.

Bree Nelson: < It’s just dat in da last few months it seems like we never hang out anymore. You’ve got ya friends that you go out wit and I’m left behind. I just feel like we’re driftin’ apart is all. >

Donnie gets closer to Bree and wraps an arm around her. He then makes sure she is looking at his face so she can read his lips.

Donovan Cross: Look, I know things have seemed weird between us lately; weird like they ain't ever been before, I get it. But...

He furrows his brow in frustration as he tries to think of the words to say.

Donovan Cross: It ain't like that Bree. It ain't what ya think it is. Now, I may have some new friends I hang around wit, you do too. But trust me when I say, can't nobody ever replace you or what you mean to me Bree. Ever.

He cups her chin, lifting her eyes to meet his so she can see the sincerity in them. Suddenly the door to the locker room pops open and both wrestler’s heads pop up to see who it is. It’s Carl, the lead back stage hand leaning through the door and motioning for her.

Carl: Your match is next up Bree. We need you to get to the gorilla position.

Bree Nelson: < Can we continue dis talk later? I really need ta go. >

Donovan Cross: < Yeah, sure thing Bree. >

Bree gets up and makes her way out of the locker room in her ring gear, ready for her match. As she walks out the door Donnie stares at her as she leaves. He runs a hand through his hair and nods.

Donovan Cross: Good luck, my belle.

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"Let The Bridges Burn" plays and Keegan comes out he has sunglasses on bedazzled of course. He walks down to the ring without looking at the fans he slides into the ring and takes his sunglasses off and hands them to the stage hand and tests the ropes

Tony Allen: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Providence, Rhode Island! Weighing in at 215 pounds… KEEGAN HIGHTOWER!

("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.)

Tony Allen: His opponent, from Shreveport, Louisiana… BREE NELSON!

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.

(Once she gets to the ring she rolls onto the ring apron and under the bottom rope. She stands up and walks over to the ring ropes nearest the camera. She waves her hands a bit more to rile up the crowd looking intently throughout the arena to gauge their excitement. She then goes over to her corner waiting for the match to get underway.)

Geoff Penzer: Bree’s been questioning herself as of late due to the outcomes of her recent outings in the ring. But someone that doesn’t lack confidence is Keegan Hightower. The self-proclaimed Most Handsome Man in LDFC has a flawless record thus far. But that could change here tonight as Bree has proven time and again that she can compete, and beat, the best here in LDFC!

The match starts with both Bree and Keegan circling the ring. Once they’re ready, they head towards each other and motion for a lock up. But Keegan opts for a kick to the gut instead, resulting in boos from the crowd. Keegan then grabs Bree, runs into the corner and slams her hard face-first into the top turnbuckle. The impact sends Bree bouncing out of the corner and landing on the mat. Keegan then continues his assault as he marches over towards Bree and stomps away at her. He then brings The Belle of The Bayou back to her feet and whips her into the far ropes. When Bree comes back, Keegan knocks her down with a clothesline. He quickly drops down with a lateral press…

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Bree kicks out.

Keegan picks up Bree, moves her into the corner and unleashes a series of knife edge chops. He then takes Bree and sends her into the opposite corner. From there, Keegan runs across the ring. But he runs right into a boot to the face from Bree. After stumbling back, Keegan runs back into the corner. This time, Bree hits him with an elbow. As Keegan stumbles back, Bree runs from out of the corner and knocks him down with a single leg dropkick. She makes the cover.

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Keegan kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Keegan was able to exert his dominance early. But just like that, Bree’s got him down.

Bree places him in a side headlock. But Keegan shoves her off of him with ease, sending her into the ropes. When Bree comes back, Keegan knocks her down with a standing shoulderblock. The crowd then begins to boo as Keegan poses over Bree. He then turns and runs into the ropes. When he comes back, Bree is back to her feet and leapfrogs over him. Keegan then runs into the far ropes. When Keegan comes back, Bree goes for a hip toss. But she can’t lift him up. So Keegan nails her with a knee to the midsection, doubling her over. From there, Keegan delivers a reverse suplex. After Bree bounces off the canvas and rolls over onto her back, Keegan marches into the corner while pointing to the top rope. He thens scales the turnbuckles. Once Keegan reaches the top, he flips off, going for The Ending. But Bree gets her knees up.

Geoff Penzer: Hard landing for Keegan as Bree counters the moonsault!

As Keegan guards his midsection, Bree heads out onto the apron before scaling the turnbuckles. When she reaches the top, she leaps off and connects with a diving double knee drop. After rolling off of Keegan, Bree crawls back over and makes the cover.

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Keegan gets his shoulder up.

Bree picks up Keegan and sends him into the corner with an irish whip. She then runs into the corner and delivers an elbow, followed by a CCS Enzuigiri that sends Keegan slumping down in the corner. After returning to the center of the ring, Bree runs back into the corner and hurls herself at Keegan with Breeballin. But Keegan rolls out onto the apron, causing Bree to crash into the turnbuckles.

Geoff Penzer: Keegan just barely missed Breeballin. if Bree connected, that might have ended the match.

As Bree crawls away from the corner, Keegan uses the ropes to pull himself up onto the apron. When Bree finally returns to her feet and turns around, Keegan knocks her down with a springboard crossbody block.

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Bree gets her shoulder up.

After bringing Bree back up to her feet, Keegan delivers several kicks to the body before knocking Bree down with a jumping kick. He makes the cover.

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Bree gets her shoulder up.

Keegan picks up Bree, delivers an atomic drop and follows up with a bulldog. He makes the cover.

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Bree gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Again, Bree continues to fight back and get that shoulder up. And you can start to see the frustration from Keegan as he’s barking at the ref. But everyone, including Keegan, knows that was only a two count.

Keegan takes Bree and goes for an irish whip. But Bree reverses, sending Keegan into the corner. She then runs across the ring, but Keegan launches himself out of the corner, knocking her down with a Superman Punch. He makes the cover.

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Bree gets her shoulder up.

Keegan picks up Bree and goes for a vertical suplex. But Bree slips down from behind. She then spins Keegan around and goes for a short-arm clothesline. But the move has little effect on Keegan. He then quickly connects with an enzuigiri, sending Bree flipping down to the canvas. He makes the cover.

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Bree gets her shoulder up.

Keegan picks up Bree and whips her into the ropes. When Bree comes back, she delivers a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takeover. When Keegan gets up and turns around, Bree runs at him and brings him down with a running hurricanrana. As Keegan returns to his feet, Bree runs over and connects with a dropkick, sending him stumbling into the corner. From there, Bree returns to her feet, takes off into the corner, hops onto Keegan and monkey flips him out of the corner. Bree can be seen sizing up Keegan, waiting for the perfect opportunity to come out of the corner with a strike. Once Keegan finally returns to his feet and turns around, Bree knocks him down with a Rolling Koppu Kick. She makes the cover.

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Keegan gets his shoulder up.

Bree picks up Keegan and goes for an irish whip. But Keegan reverses, sending Bree into the ropes. When Bree comes back, she slides through Keegan’s legs. When Keegan turns around, Bree pops up to her feet and knocks him down with a dropsault. She makes the cover.

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Keegan gets his shoulder up.

Bree picks up Keegan and whips him into the ropes. When Keegan comes back, Bree connects with a spinning heel kick that knocks him through the ropes and to the floor. While Keegan’s down on the outside, Bree heads into the corner and scales the turnbuckles. When Keegan gets back to his feet and turns around, Bree flips off the top, crashing down on Keegan with a Swanton Bomb.

Geoff Penzer: The high risk pays off as Bree takes out Keegan with the Swanton to the floor! But it looks like that move took just as much out of Bree as it did out of Keegan! And now the ref is starting the ten coutn!

While both wrestlers are down, the ref starts his count.

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Both wrestlers are still down on the floor...


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SIX!


Both Bree and Keegan begin to stir on the floor.


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Both Bree and Keegan are on on their knees.


EIGHT!


Both Bree and Keegan slowly return to their feet. They then turn and look at each other...

NINE!

Keegan nudges Bree off to the side before taking off towards the ring.


TEN!

Keegan slides back in, followed by Bree, who rolls in. After getting back up to his feet, Keegan circles the ring with his arms held high.

Geoff Penzer: Keegan thinks he’s won the match. But I don’t know. He may have gotten in just before or just after the ref counted to ten. As you can see, the referee is going over his decision with Tony Allen… and I believe the ref has made his decision. let’s send it over to Tony...

Tony Allen: The referee has informed me that since neither wrestler was able to return to the ring before the ten count, he has ruled this match… a DOUBLE COUNT OUT!

The crowd lets out an annoyed sigh. There’s a smattering of boos as the fans wanted to see Bree win the match. But there’s also a round of cheers for a well fought match on her part. And it looks like Keegan feels the fans, as he claps his hands while walking up to Bree. Keegan then extends his hand. Bree smiles and gladly shakes his hand.

Geoff Penzer: Some rare sportsmanship on display there by Keeg- what the heck was that!?

As Bree goes to turn away, Keegan spins her back around to him and follows up with the Stylistic Kick, knocking her down cold. The crowd boos as Keegan smirks before posing for the camera.

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The arena lights dim as "Rhino Jockey" begins to play, before gold and reddish-orange lights slowly illuminate the entranceway. As the primal buzz of the bassline starts to build, the lights begin to flicker in sync with it, as the bassline grows and grows in its intensity until Shintaro Majima appears at the top of the ramp and walks towards the ring without a moment's hesitation.

Tony Allen: The following contest, scheduled for one fall, is your main event of the evening! Introducing first, from Gifu, Japan! Weighing in at 242 pounds! He is “The Strong Style Savior”... SHINTARO MAJIMA!

Majima reaches ringside and climbs the ring steps, stepping through the ropes into the ring, where he loosens his ring robe and standing in the nearest corner before removing his dark sunglasses and focusing on the entrance.

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: His opponent, from Rocky Mount, North Carolina! Weighing in at 312 pounds! He is the reigning Apex Champion… 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: This should be one heck of a main event. Shintaro Majima has proven himself to be one of the top performers here in LDFC. But at the very top of LDFC is the Apex Champion himself, Nest. Nest has been challenged on numerous occasions. But time and time again, the Carolina native has proven that this is indeed his nest. Let’s see if The Strong Style Savior can hand Nest a rare loss in this one...

The bell sounds as both men circle the ring before locking up. After jockeying for position, Nest uses his strength advantage to move Majima across the ring. But just as Nest is about to move Majima into the corner, Majima switches positions and presses Nest against the corner, forcing a five count from the ref. Just as the ref is about to reach five, both men make a clean break… until Majima nails Nest with a shoulder thrust to the midsection. Majima follows up with a series of forearms strikes that send Nest slumping down in the corner. From there, Majima presses his foot against Nest’s neck, choking him while pulling down on the top rope. The crowd boos the illegal move. The ref again gives Majima until the count of five to break the hold. When the ref reaches four, Majima lets go so he can take several steps back towards the center of the ring. Once he’s in position, he charges forward, nailing Nest with the Noshinto. He then drags Nest from out of the corner before making the cover.

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Nest kicks out.

Majima picks up Nest and delivers an arm wrench. When Nest refuses to quit, Majima delivers another arm wrench. But Nest is quick to delivers an arm wrench of his own. He then follows up with a hook kick, knocking Majima down. Nest then picks up Majima and whips him into the ropes. When Majima comes back, he slides through Nest’s legs. When Nest turns around, Majima gets up and clocks him with a forearm strike. He then nails Nest with another forearm strike before sending him into the ropes. When Nest comes back, Majima bends over to set up a back body drop. But Nest counter with a knee lift. He then goes to throw out a discus elbow smash. But Majima ducks and counters with a Uranage. He makes the cover.

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Nest kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Nest could have ended this match quick if he connected with his signature move. But Majima had it scouted and countered with the Uranage!

Majima picks up Nest, delivers a series of alternating knee strikes and follows up with a snapmare takeover. From there, Majima throws out a hard soccer kick to the spine. While Nest arches his back in pain, Majima takes off into the ropes. When he comes back, he blasts Nest in the head with a Kawada kick. He makes the cover.

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Nest kicks out.

Majima picks up Nest, moves him into the corner and unleashes a series of knife edge chops. He than takes Nest and goes for an irish whip. But Nest reverses, sending Majima into the opposite corner. Nest then charges across the ring. But Majima nails him with an elbow strike, sending him stumbling back. Majima then charges from out of the corner. But Nest catches him with an elbow strike of his own. While Majima is dazed, Nest takes off into the ropes. When Nest comes back, he knocks Majima down with a cross body block.

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Majima kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Majima kicks out. But that’s gotta hurt having 300 plus pounds crashing across your body.

After bringing Majima back to his feet, Nest delivers an arm wrench before dragging Majima into the corner. After climbing up the turnbuckles, Nest begins to walk across the top rope to oos and aahs from the crowd. But Majima grabs Nest by the arm with his free hand and yanks him down to the canvas. As Nest tries to get back to his feet, Majima runs over and connects with an enzuigiri. He makes the cover.

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Nest kicks out.

Majima picks up Nest and goes for an irish whip. But Nest reverses, sending Majima into the ropes. When Majima comes back, Nest connects with a dropkick that sends him through the ropes and to the floor.

Geoff Penzer: Some great athleticism on display there. Rarely do you see a 300 pounder pulling off a dropkick, let alone one as well-placed as the one Nest just threw out.

Nest then runs into the far ropes as Majima gets to his feet on the outside. When Majima turns around, he turns into a suicide dive to cheers and applause from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: Big dive to the outside by Nest! The Apex Champion hurled himself through the ropes and took out Majima! Nest is showing exactly why he’s been so successful! He’s that rare breed of size, strength and athleticism. That’s something that’s got to cause concern for Terrence Tillman, who will be challenging Nest for his championship in the near future.

Nest picks up Majima and rolls him back into the ring. He then rolls himself back in before making the cover.

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Majima gets his shoulder up.

Nest picks up Majima and whips him into the corner. He then runs, jumps and connects with a corner splash. After bringing Majima from out of the corner, Nest lifts him up across his shoulder, turns and goes for a running powerslam. But Majima slips down from behind and counters with the GOJU50. He makes the cover.

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Nest gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Great counter there by Majima, who able to deliver a Half and Half Suplex to a man that size.

Majima picks up Nest and goes for an irish whip. But Nest reverses, sending Majima into the corner. Nest then charges into the corner and goes for a yakuza kick. But Majima steps out, catches Nest and counters with a capture suplex into the turnbuckles. He then drags Nest from out of the corner and makes the cover.

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Nest gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Another great feat there by Majima who just launched Nest into the turnbuckles. How this match isn’t over, I don’t know. But the champ has got to be hurting big time right now! Majima’s taken everything he’s thrown at him and has come back with some big moves of his own!

Majima steps out onto the apron and waits for Nest to get up. Once Nest returns to his feet and turns around, Majima goes for a slingshot shoulderblock. But Nest counters in mid air with a jumping DDT. He makes the cover.

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Majima gets his foot on the bottom rope.

Geoff Penzer: Great counter by Nest and great ring awareness there by Majima! What a match this one has been! Both men aren’t holding anything back. And to think, the title isn’t even on the line!

Nest picks up Majima, lifts him up across his shoulder and delivers a running powerslam. From there, Nest steps through the ropes and scales the turnbuckles. When he reaches the top, he leaps off and goes for a diving headbutt. But Majima rolls out of the way, sending Nest crashing onto the canvas.

Geoff Penzer: Nobody’s home for the big man!

As Nest struggles to get back to his feet, Majima grabs him by the wrist and delivers a series of short-arm clotheslines. Majima puts something extra on the last one, turning Nest inside out. He then picks up Nest and whips him into the corner. From there, Majima charges across the ring and connects with the Kao No Nai. He then brings a dazed Nest from out of the corner, kicks him in the midsection and throws him down with a release powerbomb. He makes the cover.

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Nest gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: How did he get up from that!? How!?

Majima picks up Nest and grabs him from behind, setting up a German Suplex. But Nest repeatedly elbows him in the face. After performing a standing switch, Nest delivers a Tiger Suplex. He then turns Majima over and makes the cover.

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Majima gets his shoulder up.

Nest picks up Majima and whips him into the corner. He then charges into the corner and connects with a yakuza kick. Nest then takes Majima and throws him from out of the corner. As Majima slowly gets up on one knee, Nest runs from out of the corner and connects with the Shining Black. He makes the cover.

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Majima gets his shoulder up.

As Nest picks up Majima, Majima swats Nest’s arms away and follows up with a flurry of forearm strikes. He then takes Nest and whips him into the ropes. When Nest comes back, Majima takes him down with the Uragaeshi. Majima then picks up Nest and lifts him up for the Kurimuzon Taki. But Nest repeatedly elbows him in the head before slipping down from behind. He then shoves Majima into the ropes. When Majima comes back, Nest lifts him up and throws him down with a thrusting spinebuster. Nest then picks up Majima and whips him into the corner. From there, Nest charges into the corner and connects with a running elbow strike before delivering the Nest Kick. He then drags Majima away from the ropes and makes the cover.

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Tony Allen: Here is your winner, NEST!

Nest gets his arm raised as the crowd roars with cheers.

Geoff Penzer: What a main event that was. Nest has been tested plenty of times. But I don’t think he’s ever been tested the way he was here tonight by Shintaro Majima! But Nest was once again able to weather the storm and came away with a win. But will the same be said for when he meets Terrence Tillman for the Apex Championship? Only time will tell. Until the next edition of Pride, this is Geoff Penzer signing off!