INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
(c) Cordy Stevenson vs. Lowri Moss
J.A. Aldridge: The following contest, scheduled for one fall, is for the FGA INTERNATIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
“Loner Boogie” by Boy Azooga plays over the PA system, and once the song's intro finishes, through the curtains - and out onto the stage - walks Lowri Moss, who is greeted by a cheer. Lowri takes a moment to scan the crowd, before making her way towards the ring, and as she does so, she slaps the hands of some of the fans that reach out to her.
J.A. Aldridge: Introducing first, the challenger! Hailing from Lanelli, Wales! She is the 2020 Gold Rush Rumble winner and one half of the reigning FGA World Tag Team Champions, LOWRI MOSS!
After arriving at ringside, Lowri climbs the steps up onto the ring apron and steps through the ropes, before heading for one of the corners and climbing to the second rope. There are further cheers and applause for Lowri from the fans, and as she again surveys the crowd, she gestures to them by making the ILY sign with her right hand, in acknowledgement of their reaction to her arrival.
Kris Cruise: Lowri Moss entered the Gold Rush Rumble at number 3, lasted a record 65 minutes and won the Rumble to earn this shot here tonight!
Stephy Auger: She had her choice between challenging Seth Iser for the World Championship or challenging Cordy for the International Championship. It was a tough decision for Lowri. Cordy described the decision as being one of the biggest of Lowri’s career. But she chose to challenge the woman that she beat at Artemis Kaiser Power Hall. This is the match that Lowri wanted. Not only because of the caliber of opponent, because she wanted to add to the legacy of the International Championship. But also, Cruise, she’s not here just to be a great opponent for Cordy. She doesn't simply want to put on a great match with Cordy. She wants to add to that legacy by being the fifth person to ever hold the gold!
Kris Cruise: You look at those list of names that both Cordy and Lowri rattled off. Cordy, Chandler Scott, Jimmy Page, Savannah Taylor. That’s a who’s who’s of some of the best talent to ever compete in an FGA ring. If Lowri were to win tonight, she’d be joining some elite company. In my opinion, Lowri wouldn’t stick out like a sore thumb, either. She would belong right there in that list. But she has to get the biggest win of her career first!
Stephy Auger: A win tonight would also make her both a Triple Crown and Grand Slam winner, having already won the Mid-Atlantic, Pride and the World Tag Titles! Even if Pendragon never won the World Tag Titles, their reign as US Tag Champs would have counted towards a potential Triple Crown or Grand Slam accomplishment.
Kris Cruise: Lowri would join three other grapplers that achieved those feats. One would be one of her arch rivals. The other would be Fujiko and her “mam” Izzy Anders. She would also be following in the footsteps of Fujiko and Izzy as Fujiko’s World Title win and Izzy’s US Tag Title win made them both Triple Crown and Grand Slam winners on the same night, respectively.
Stephy Auger: We also can’t forget that five of the seven previous Gold Rush Rumble winners failed to win the World Championship in the title match that they earned! Yes, the likes of Cordy and Karma eventually won the World Titles. Jimmy Page eventually won back the World Title. But not in the match that they earned from their Rumble win. This is a lot of pressure on Lowri Moss. Yes, she’s pulled double duty. She’s pulled triple duty. She’s set the Rumble record for longest time. She’s set tag team and championship records. She’s been in the ring with the best. But this is different, Cruise. This is a whole different level of pressure. Is Lowri able to do what she had to do to win?
Kris Cruise: Of course Lowri will do what she had to do to win.
Stephy Auger: You’re not hearing me, Cruise.
Kris Cruise: Explain.
Stephy Auger: Is Lowri Moss willing to compromise her morals for that World Championship? Is will willing to get booed?
Kris Cruise: Hmm.
Stephy Auger: Will Lowri Moss do
whatever it takes to win here tonight?
The lights dim down and take on a purplish hue as a light smoky mist fills the entranceway. The soulful opening to Nipsey Hussle’s “Been Down” begins playing as Swizz Beats offering the tracks opening monologue.
Never sell out
Sometimes you gotta talk that talk to em, Nipsey
Sometimes they can't handle it though...
But we don't care...
Yeah
This a moment, This special...
As the beat drops, the crowd gives a loud pop as Cordelia Stevenson emerges from the mist with a bounce in her step and dancing to the music. She comes to a stop atop the walkway, glancing around and taking in the reception. She rolls her neck around before bowing her head and letting her hair fall in front of her face. A few seconds go by before she snaps her head up, whipping her hair back from in front of her face.
J.A. Aldridge: Her opponent, hailing from Freeport, Long Island! She is the reigning… defending… FGA International Heavyweight Champion, CORDY STEVENSON!
She continues on down the ramp, working from side to side, slapping the hands of the fans along the way. Before she reaches the ring, she stops and pulls off her face mask, giving it to a lucky fan before hopping onto the apron and entering the ring. She immediately heads towards the turnbuckles, climbing up and raising a fist. After drawing cheers from the crowd, she hops down and heads to the other side of the ring, to repeat the process. Finally she hops down and saunters over to the corner as the music fades out.
Kris Cruise: Cordy Stevenson has already carved out her legacy. She was already a Hall of Famer before returning in the Fall of 2019. Since that time, she has won the International Heavyweight Championship. No disrespect to those that came before her. But I think it’s clear that she’s gone on to become the greatest International Champion ever. I would go so far as to say that this reign as International Champion is better than her time as Undisputed Champion.
Stephy Auger: I don’t see how you couldn’t come to that conclusion. It’s no secret that I really don’t like Cordy all that much. But again, I can’t deny what she’s done. If Cordy Stevenson never came to FGA before 2019, the things that she’s done since the Fall of 2019 would probably put her down as one of the greats. But this is the thing, Cruise. She’s beaten Savannah Taylor. She’s survived all these other challengers. But now she’s got someone nipping at her heels. She’s got a faster, stronger and younger version of her nipping at her heels. I’ve heard the talk around the back. It’s the same talk that Cordy alluded to. They think that this is Lowri Moss’ time. But Cordy Stevenson still thinks that it’s her time. But only one of them is walking out of here at the International Champion!
Kris Cruise: Cordy wanted this match, Stephy. She wanted Lowri to challenge her. The events of Artemis Kaiser Power Hall are still fresh for Saint Sexy. But this time, the stakes are even higher. The International Championship is on the line. Cordy wants nothing more than to prove to herself and the fans that she can beat Lowri, one on one!
Stephy Auger: But for as great as Cordy is, durability has always been her bugaboo. She’s clearly had a Hall of Fame career. But think of how much more she could have accomplished without the injuries and without the need to retire. Cordy goes at 100 miles an hour in this ring, only to flame out. She goes so hard, only to get hurt. Is she even at 100 percent going into this match?
Kris Cruise: I think Cordy has a clean bill of health and win, lose or draw, we’ll see Cordy in a ring after this.
Stephy Auger: We will see Cordy in a ring again, perhaps. But with the International Championship? Cordy said it herself, this is a mirror match. Lowri got the best of her before. She may very well get the best of her again.
The referee calls for the champion and challenger to the center of the ring. After going over the rules, he asks Lowri Moss if she’s ready. Moss nods. He then asks Cordy Stevenson if she’s ready. Stevenson nods. He then gets handed the title from Stevenson before showing it to Moss. Moss’ eyes light up as soon as she looks at the title. It’s the closest she’s ever come to it. Moss goes to touch it, only to pull back once her fingertips are inches away from touching it. She turns and tells the official that she’ll touch it when she wins it. Stevenson immediately cocks an eyebrow before relaxing her face once Moss turns her attention back to her. The referee holds the championship up for three sides of the crowd before handing it off to the timekeeper through the ropes. He calls for the bell.
Kris Cruise: Lowri doesn’t want to jinx herself. She’ll grab that title when she wins it.
Stephy Auger: Oh? “When” she wins it? So this is a forgone conclusion then?
Kris Cruise: You know what she meant.
Stephy Auger: Don’t tell that me. Tell it to Cordy. She’s the one she disrespected with that little cute remark.
The bell sounds as the crowd is at a fever pitch. Stevenson and Moss continue to exchange pleasantries until Moss puts her hand out. Stevenson smiles after looking down at Moss’ hand. Their attention soon turns from each other towards the cheering crowd.
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
Stevenson cocks an eyebrow when she notices a subtle change in the chants.
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
“LET’S GO, LOWRI!”
“LET’S GO, CORDY!”
Kris Cruise: Were those slightly stronger chants for Lowri Moss?
Stephy Auger: Who let the Welsh in here? I thought that there were still travel restrictions in place?
The champion relaxes her face when she turns back to the challenger. Stevenson and Moss are met with applause when they shake each others hand. Stevenson can be seen mouthing to Moss,
“I’ll do whatever I have to do it win.” She then turns to walk way from Moss. But she stops in her tracks when she notices Moss hasn’t let go of her hand.
“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
Stevenson turns back to the challenger. Moss can be seen mouthing in response,
“so will I.”Kris Cruise: Uh oh...
Moss motions to walk away from Stevenson. But she notices that Stevenson hasn’t let go of her hand.
“OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”
Moss turns back to the champion. Stevenson pulls the champion a little closer to her and asks,
“you sure, chica?” Moss gives Stevenson a quizzical look before pulling her hand away from the champion.
Kris Cruise: Things just got tense quick, Stephy.
Stephy Auger: I love it!
Moss takes a couple of steps back and circles the ring. Stevenson stands her ground in the middle before beginning to circle the ring. The two size each other up before moving forward and locking up. After jockeying for position, Stevenson moves Moss across the ring and into the corner. The ref wastes no time enforcing a five count.
Ref: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Both grapplers make a clean break. Stevenson steps back towards the center of the ring and waits for Moss. The challenger slowly steps out of the corner before circling the ring. She then inches her way back over towards Stevenson before engaging in another collar-and-elbow. After jockeying for position, Moss tries to take control of Stevenson with a drop step go-behind a waist lock. But Stevenson blocks by grabbing Moss’ arm and placing her in a standing armlock. Moss tries to fight her way out while Stevenson tries to maintain control of the arm. Stevenson is met with light applause when she transitions into an arm wrench. She quickly follows up with a second arm wrench for good measure. Moss reaches over and tries to free herself, but it's to no avail. Finally, she’s able to quickly reach over and reverse into an arm wrench of her own. Stevenson drops down to a knee while Moss bends and twists her hand. The champion slowly gets back to her feet before rolling forward, turning over onto her knees, flipping over with a headstand and reversing into another arm wrench of her own. Stevenson is met with applause as she twists and bends Moss’ hand. Moss lends forward before rolling forward and using her free arm to swat Stevenson’s legs out from under her. She goes for the cover.
ONE!
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Stevenson kicks out.
Moss scrambles back to her feet before Stevenson turns over onto her knee and swats Moss’ legs out from under her. She goes for the cover.
ONE!
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Moss kicks out.
Stevenson and Moss scramble back to their feet. They then tun towards each other with raised fists before stepping back. Both champion and challenger are met with applause from the crowd.
Kris Cruise: Neither grappler was able to get the advantage there.
Stephy Auger: This really is a mirror match.
Stevenson and Moss circle the ring before locking up. After jockeying for position, Stevenson gains the advantage with a side headlock before Moss is sent to the mat with a side headlock takeover. Moss slowly turns over to her knees before battling back to a vertical base. Moss is able to free herself by pushing Stevenson off her. Stevenson stagers forward a few steps before stopping.The champ then turns around, walks forward, reaches over and locks her right hand with Moss’ left. They then lock their free hands together before jockeying for position. Moss ends up winning the test of strength as she muscles Stevenson across the ring and against the ropes. With their hands still locked, Moss jumps up and lands on Stevenson’s thighs before throwing her towards the center of the ring with a monkey flip. The crowd cheers and applauds when Stevenson rotates in the air and lands on her feet.
Kris Cruise: How about that!?
Both grapplers circle the ring. They head towards the center of the ring for another collar-and-elbow when Stevenson steps back at the last second. She sizes Moss up before slowly reaching out with her right hand. Moss then slowly reaches over with her left hand and locks hands with Stevenson. As soon as they lock their free hands together, Stevenson hits Moss with a kick to the midsection. With their hands still locked, Stevenson hits a front flip that ends with her legs around Moss’ necks. Cordy quickly brings Moss to the mat with a headstand spinning headscissors. Moss gets back to her feet as Stevenson rushes her. The champion goes for a running shoulder block. But the challenger remains on her feet. Stevenson hits another set of ropes, comes back and hits Moss with another running shoulder block. Again, Moss remains on her feet. Stevenson then points to the ropes and signals for Moss to knock her down. Moss nods her head, turns and hits the ropes. When she returns, Stevenson leapfrogs over her. Moss comes off the ropes and returns before Stevenson turns and leapfrogs over her again. When Moss returns, Stevenson goes for a hip toss. Moss steps through it and goes to counter with a hip toss of her own. Stevenson blocks it. Moss tries to muscle her up for another hip toss. Again, Stevenson blocks it. Stevenson then doubles Moss over with a slap to the stomach. She then drapes her leg across the back of Moss’ neck and performs a back flip. As soon as Stevenson lands, Moss throws her down with a Japanese arm drag. The cheers continue when Stevenson gets thrown down with another Japanese arm drag. Moss takes Stevenson and whips her into the ropes. When Stevenson returns, she brings Moss down with a step-up Tijeras! Stevenson turns and hits the ropes. The champion comes back and tries to knock Moss down with a running forearm strike. But Moss ducks before hitting the ropes. When Moss comes back, the crowd cheers when she executes a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takedown. Stevenson is sent rolling to the outside. As the champion tries to gather her bearings, Moss rushes over into the corner and scales the turnbuckles. She remains crouched on the top turnbuckle as she waits for Stevenson to get into position. When Stevenson turns around, Moss motions to leap off for a diving crossbody. But she has to grab the top rope at the last second to stop herself when Stevenson turns and scurries out of the way.
Kris Cruise: Cordy got the heck out of dodge there!
Stephy Auger: Smart.
Stevenson continues to jog around ringside before running up to the opposite set of steel steps. She then steps back into the ring as Moss climbs down from the corner. Moss looks over at Stevenson and holds her thumb and index finger about an inch apart. Stevenson acknowledges with a nod.
Kris Cruise: Cordy knows how close she was.
Stephy Auger: This match is still dead even at this point.
Stevenson and Moss circle the ring before inching closer to each other. Another collar-and-elbow ensues. After jockeying for position, Moss starts to move Stevenson towards the corner. At the last second, Stevenson pivots and presses Moss against the turnbuckles. The ref is quick to step in and give them until the count of five to break it up.
Ref: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Both grapplers make a clean break. Stevenson quickly follows up with a stinging knife edge chop. She then delivers another knife edge chop before Moss grabs her, tosses her into the corner and delivers a knife edge chop of her own! Moss delivers another knife edge chop before Stevenson grabs her, tosses her into the corner and delivers a knife edge chop of her own! Stevenson delivers another stinging knife edge chop before she gets tossed into the corner. The crowd cheers when Moss blasts the champ with another knife edge chop! She then hits Stevenson with another knife edge chop before being tossed in the corner. Instead of throwing out another chop, Stevenson blasts Moss with a forearm strike! Stevenson catches Moss with another forearm strike until Moss grabs her, tosses her into the corner and delivers a European Uppercut! Moss connects with another European Uppercut until Stevenson grabs her, tosses her in the corner and delivers another forearm strike! The crowd cheers when Stevenson connects with another forearm until Moss tosses her into the corner and delivers another European Uppercut! The crowd cheers when Stevenson tries to fight her way out of the corner with another forearm strike! The cheers continue when Moss answers back with another European Uppercut! Stevenson hits another forearm strike before Moss answers back with another European Uppercut! Stevenson smashes Moss with another European Uppercut!
“YES!”Lowri turns back to Cordy before getting nailed with another forearm strike!
“YES!”Cordy connects with another forearm strike!
“YES!”Lowri rocks Cordy with a European Uppercut!
“YES!”Cordy nails Moss with a forearm strike!
“YES!”Lowri rocks Cordy with a European Uppercut!
“YES!”The cheers grow louder as Cordy and Lowri start to trade forearm strikes and European Uppercuts at a rapid pace.
“YES!”
“YES!”
“YES!”
“YES!”
“YES!”
“YES!”Kris Cruise: Look at these two go! This is incredible and we’re barely past five minutes in this one!
Stephy Auger: I know we say it all the time, but this is literally a back and forth affair! These two aren’t giving up an inch in there!
Champion and challenger continue to trade blows until Moss lunges forward and connects with a headbutt!
*CRACK!*The cheers continue as Moss sends Stevenson slumping down in the corner with the Scarlet Barrage (alternating rapid-fire knife edge chops and forearms)!
Kris Cruise: Lowri looks to finally have some control, of this match.
Moss takes Stevenson and drags her out of the corner before flipping over into a jackknife pin.
ONE!
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TWO!
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Stevenson bridges up, turns over, grabs Moss and brings her down with a bridging Northern Lights Suplex. The ref drops back down to his knees and goes for the cover. But he holds up when he sees Stevenson float over, pull Moss back up and deliver a second bridging Northern Lights Suplex. The official drops back down to all fours. He’s about to make the count when Stevenson floats back over before pulling Moss up. The cheers continue as the champ is about to hit a third bridging Northern Lights Suplex. Moss counters with clubbing strikes across the back. She then takes Stevenson, runs and tosses her through the ropes. Moss turns and heads back towards the center of the ring to recover from the suplexes. But unbeknownst to her, Stevenson landed safely on the apron.
Kris Cruise: Lowri never saw Cordy land on the apron. She thought she got tossed to the floor.
Stephy Auger: Look out!
Moss takes a few steps back before she realizes that the crowd is pointing behind her. She turns around and does a double take as Stevenson springboards to the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheers when Stevenson leaps off and plants her with a Diving DDT! She makes the cover.
ONE!
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TWO!
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Moss gets her shoulder up.
Moss clutches the top of her head while Stevenson steps out to the apron. The crowd buzzes with anticipation after Stevenson slaps the top turnbuckle three times.
Kris Cruise: Cordy’s getting the home crowd behind her!
Stephy Auger: Cordy wants to end this thing now!
Stevenson climbs the turnbuckles before crouching down on the top. The moment Moss picks herself up off the apron, Stevenson rises to a standing position. As Moss turns around, Stevenson leaps off and goes to bring her down with Get Familiar (The O-Face)!!! The crowd gasps when Stevenson lands in the seated position. But Moss blocks the move! The crowd cheers when they see Moss hook Stevenson’s arms from behind. Stevenson starts to shake her head with panic.
Kris Cruise: Uh oh, Stephy!
Moss muscles Stevenson down into the prone position! She’s halfway into flipping over into the Severn Bridge (bridging grounded double chickenwing) when Stevenson flips over and lands on top of her! The crowd gasps and cheers over the reversal while the ref counts the pin.
ONE!
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TWO!
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T-NO!
Moss turns over to break the pin. Stevenson is in a seated position while Moss still has her arms hooked. She slowly pulls the champion back to her feet and tries to throw her down with a Tiger Suplex. Stevenson counters by hooking her right leg behind Moss’. Moss tries to hoist Stevenson up for another Tiger Suplex. Once again, the champ blocks by hooking her right leg behind Moss’. Moss then lets go of the hooks, turns Stevenson around and nails her with a hard European Uppercut. A second European Uppercut stuns the champ. Moss takes a couple of steps back before rushing forward and blasting Stevenson with a third European Uppercut. Spittle flies out of the champion’s mouth as her head snaps back. Stevenson remains dazed before dropping down to a knee. Moss sees Stevenson lined up perfectly for a Shining Wizard, so she turns and hits the ropes. When Moss returns, Stevenson quickly leaps up to her feet before knocking Moss off her feet with a dropkick to the face! She makes the cover.
ONE!
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TWO!
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Moss gets the shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Another two count for the champ. Man, this one is living up to the hype already!
Stevenson picks up Moss and delivers three knife edge chops. She then takes the challenger and sets up for an irish whip. Moss reverses! When Stevenson returns, she goes to catch Moss with a bicycle kick. But Moss catches her foot! Stevenson continues to hop on one foot until she connects with an enzuigiri, sending Moss flipping down to the mat. Stevenson steps over Moss and throws out a standing moonsault knee drop! She misses! The crowd cheers when Moss rolls out of the way. Stevenson remains on her knees until Moss gets up and pulls her into a standing headscissors. Moss is about to lift her up for a Cradle Piledriver! At the lasts second, Stevenson fights out and counters with a standing double leg takedown. She then hooks both of her arms around Moss legs and leans back and catapults Moss into the corner!
Moss slowly turns around as Stevenson charges in. At the last second, Moss knocks her back with a back elbow to the face. Stevenson shakes off the blow before rushing back in. This time, Moss turns her around with a boot to the face. Stevenson staggers away from the corner before pivoting and running back in. Moss knocks her back with another back elbow before stepping out to the apron. She quickly scales the turnbuckles and leaps off for a diving crossbody! The crowd gasps when Stevenson dropkicks her out of the air!
Kris Cruise: What a counter!
Stephy Auger: Moss got caught right in the ribs!
While Moss stirs on the mat, Stevenson circles her as she waves her arms up and down to get the crowd hyped up. Once Moss starts to pick herself back up, Stevenson rushes towards the corner. She rebounds back and throws out a springboard corkscrew roundhouse kick! Moss counters with a dropkick in mid-air!
Kris Cruise: Moss with an anti-air dropkick of her own!
Stephy Auger: Anything that Cordy can do, Lowri can do better! That’s what she’s thinking ot herself, you know.
Kris Cruise: Don’t you even start, Stephy.
Moss takes Stevenson, moves her into the corner and nails her with a shoot kick. A second shoot kick to the chest doubles Stevenson over. Moss stands her back up before unleashing a series of shoot kicks. The thud from each kick echoes throughout the arena. Fans continue to cheer as Stevenson slowly slumps down in the corner. Moss reaches down, pulls her back to her feet and sends her into the far corner with an irish whip. She runs across the ring to throw out a corner big boot when Stevenson catches her foot. Stevenson starts to move Moss out of the corner while she hops up and down on foot foot. Stevenson then kicks Moss’ free leg out from under her. After hooking her arms around Moss’ legs, Stevenson goes for another catapult. This time, Moss lands safely on the middle ropes. Stevenson turns over, gets back up to see Moss step up onto the top turnbuckle. The crowd cheers as she flips back and knocks Stevenson down with a moonsault! She makes the cover.
ONE!
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TWO!
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Stevenson gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: OH, so close! Moss only gets two.
Moss takes Stevenson, grabs her from the side and brings her down with a russian leg sweep. Moss rolls through it, bringing Stevenson back to her feet still in the russian leg sweep position. She goes for another russian leg sweep until Stevenson fights her her way out of it with elbows. She then takes control of Moss from the side before bringing her down with a russian leg sweep of her own. Stevenson rolls through it and pulls Moss back to her feet. The champ’s about to go for another russian leg sweep when Moss fights out of it with elbows. She then quickly slips back behind Stevenson and goes for a German Suplex. Stevenson blocks and counters with a back elbow to the face. She then performs a standing switch, takes control of Moss’ back and goes for a German Suplex of her own. Moss blocks it before returning the favor with a back elbow to the face. She then performs a standing switch, takes control of Stevenson’s back and hoists her up for a German Suplex. The crowd gasps as rotates over the top rope!
Kris Cruise: OH NO!
Instead of crashing hard into the prone position on the floor, Stevenson lands on her hands and feet. Moss scrambles to her feet and hits the far ropes. When she returns, she sees Stevenson climbing up onto the apron. Moss charges forward and tries to knock Stevenson off with a shoulder thrust through the ropes. But Stevenson slingshots over Moss, flips forward and lands on her feet before quickly taking off into the far ropes. Stevenson runs back across the ring before Moss grabs her by the back of the neck, runs and throws her over the top rope! Instead of crashing back-first on the floor, Stevenson hangs onto the top rope with both hands. Moss goes over to knock her off when she pulls herself up, locks her legs around Moss’ legs and pulls her down to the floor. Stevenson continues to hang by the top rope before getting back into the ring by skinning the cat. The International Champion heads over into the corner before scaling the turnbuckles.
Stephy Auger: Cordy’s going to the top...
Once Moss gets back to her feet, the crowd explodes with cheers as Stevenson flips off and knocks her down with a Suicide Skytwister Plancha!
Kris Cruise: The high risk pays off for the champ!
Stevenson takes Moss, rolls her back inside and rolls herself back in before making the cover.
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Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson brings Moss back to her feet before bringing her back down with a snap suplex. The champ then hits the ropes, comes back and hits a snap leg drop before making the cover.
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Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson takes Moss and whips her into the ropes. After bringing Moss down off the rebound with a drop toe hold, Stevenson hits the ropes, returns and delivers a snap leg drop across the back of the neck. The cheers continue as Stevenson gets back to her feet and hits a second snap leg drop, then a third! Instead of pulling Moss over for the cover, Stevenson pulls her back to her feet and places her in a front facelock. Stevenson slowly turns so that they’re back to back. The champ is then met with cheers and whistles from the crowd as she gyrates her hips before bringing Moss down with the Deadly Seduction (Rude Awakening)! She makes the cover.
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Moss gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Cordy with another two count. The champ has finally taken control of this bout after a series of back and forths with the challenger.
Stephy Auger: Yeah, Lowri and Cordy were trading holds and moves. They were going reversal for reversal and counter for counter. You would think that Moss would gain the advantage by slowing things down. But it’s actually been the champion.
Stevenson takes Moss and brings her down with a swinging neckbreaker. The cheers continue as Stevenson hits the ropes, comes back and lands across Moss with a Rolling Senton before quickly following up with a standing moonsault knee drop! She makes the cover.
ONE!
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T-NO!
Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson pulls Moss back to her feet before doubling her over with a spinning back kick to the midsection. The crowd starts to buzz with anticipation as she points to the ropes.
Kris Cruise: Could it be….!?
Stephy Auger: I think so!
Stevenson runs over and springboards onto the middle ropes. Before she can leap back and bring Moss down with The Real is Back (Oscutter), Moss darts over, leaps onto the middle ropes and grabs Stevenson from behind before throwing her down with a German Suplex! The crowd cheers as Stevenson rotates in the air before landing face-down on the mat!
Kris Cruise: What a counter from the challenger!
Stephy Auger: Lowri had her scouted well!
Moss crawls over, pushes Stevenson over onto her back and makes the cover.
ONE!
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TWO!
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TH-NO!
Stevenson is met with cheers when she gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: I still can’t get over that counter from Lowri.
Moss takes Stevenson and whips her into the ropes. Stevenson comes back off the rebound and knocks Moss down with a jumping calf kick. Moss returns to her feet, only to get returned to the mat with another jumping calf kick. Both grapplers are back to a vertical base. Moss instinctively raises her arms in front of her face to block a third calf kick. But Moss falls for the fake as Stevenson hits her instead of a jumping stomp to the knee. The challenger quickly drops down to a knee. Stevenson immediately takes advantage and pulls Moss into a front face lock before planting her with a Kneeling DDT! She makes the cover.
ONE!
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TH-NO!
Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson pulls Moss back to her feet and nails her with a hard forearm strike. The champ rears back and blasts Moss with another hard forearm strike. Stevenson fires off four forearm strikes in quick succession before hitting the ropes. She comes back and runs past Moss before continuing to run the ropes. When Stevenson returns, the crowd cheers as she flips to plant Moss with Head Over Heels (Running Blockbuster DDT)!!! No!!! Moss counters with a back body drop! No!!! Stevenson survives the back body drop counter and lands on her feet before running towards the ropes! When Moss turns around, the crowd cheers when Stevenson flips over and brings her down with Head Over Heels!!! No!!! Moss counters with a bridging Northern Lights Suplex!
ONE!
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THR-NO!
Stevenson is met with applause when gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: How about that series!?
Stephy Auger: Just when you think one of them had the match won, here comes the other with another great counter. Moss has now blocked The Real is Back and Head Over Heels. Either Lowri has scouted the hell out of Cordy or Cordy is doing a bad job by telegraphing what’s coming.
Moss pulls Stevenson back to her feet and nails her with a shoot kick to the chest. Stevenson gets knocked back with a second shoot kick to the chest. Moss presses forward and hits Stevenson with a third shoot. A fourth shoot kick doubles Stevenson over until a kick to the face knocks her upright. Moss sizes up the champ and fires off two quick shoot kicks to the chest! Stevenson goes to block a roundhouse kick to the head. But she falls for the feint as Moss quickly switches targets and catches her with a shoot kick to the right leg! Moss hits a shoot kick to the left leg before immediately following up with a shoot kick to the right leg! Stevenson’s right leg gets targeted with another shoot kick… and another! Moss then unleashes a flurry of shoot kicks to the upper and lower parts of the right leg before reaching down and taking hold of the leg. She looks around at the crowd before bringing Stevenson down with a dragon screw leg whip! Moss reaches down, pulls Stevenson back up and grabs her leg again before bringing her back down with another dragon screw leg whip! The cheers continue as Stevenson is pulled back to her feet before Moss takes control of her back. Moss goes to lift her up for another German, but Stevenson counters with a back elbow to the face. Stevenson counters another German attempt with another elbow to the face. Moss then lets go of Stevenson before hitting her with a European Uppercut across the back of the neck. The crowd cheers when Moss lifts her up for a German Suplex! No! Stevenson reverses into a wheelbarrow victory roll!
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Stevenson stands up and hits Moss with a standing double foot stomp! Stevenson quickly crumbles to the mat and favors the right leg.
Kris Cruise: Good counter by the champ!
Stephy Auger: Yeah, but what did it take out of her?
Moss remains curled up on the mat while Stevenson crawls over to the ropes. After crawling out to the apron, Stevenson uses the ropes to pull herself back up. She then starts to climb the turnbuckles. As soon as Stevenson climbs up to the top, Moss scrambles her feet, darts into the corner, runs up the turnbuckles and throws her down with a Japanese arm drag off the top!
Kris Cruise: Cordy just got launched to the canvas!
Stevenson remains sprawled out on her back. Moss starts to stir before turning over. The crowd buzzes with anticipation as she pulls herself across the mat. Moss makes the cover.
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Stevenson gets cheered when she gets her shoulder up.
Moss takes Stevenson and whips her into the ropes. When Stevenson comes back, the crowd cheers when Moss knocks her off her feet with a dropsault. Moss picks Stevenson up before bringing her down with a swinging neckbreaker. She then grabs a hold of Stevenson, rolls over to a knee and pulls her back to her feet before throwing her down with an STO. Moss switches over into a grounded inverted front face lock. She slowly pulls Stevenson back to her feet before bringing her back down with an Inverted DDT! She makes the cover.
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The crowd cheers when Stevenson gets her shoulder up.
Moss pulls Stevenson back to her feet before bringing her down with a snap suplex. She then heads into the corner before scaling the turnbuckles. The crowd cheers when Moss flips off and purposely lands down across Stevenson’s legs! Instead of going for the cover, Moss gets back to her feet and heads right back into the corner. The crowd gasps as Moss heads back to the top. Moss flips back and lands down across Stevenson’s torso with another moonsault! Moss hooks the leg.
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The crowd cheers and applauds Stevenson gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Another close call for Cordy.
Stephy Auger: Moss is really working her over now. She’s getting closer and closer to that three count, Cruise. Stevenson isn’t kicking out of her getting her shoulder up as quickly as she was before.
Moss pulls Stevenson back to her feet. She sizes the champion up before blasting her with a shoot kick. Moss sizes Stevenson up before connecting with another shoot kick. Stevenson answers back with a shoot kick of her own. Moss hits another shoot kick. Stevenson answers back with one of her own. Moss blasts her with yet another shoot kick. No! Stevenson blocks and counters with a forearm strike. Moss goes high with a roundhouse kick. No! Stevenson swats it always and counters with another shoot kick to the chest. The crowd gasps when she throws out a Rolling Elbow. But she whiffs when Moss ducks the blow. Stevenson turns around and nearly gets caught with a Question Mark Kick! But she’s able to duck and counter with a Rolling Elbow to the back of the head! Moss drops down to a knee. With Moss still dazed, Stevenson hits the ropes. The crowd cheers when she returns and knocks Moss down with The Friendzone (flying hip attack to the head of a kneeling opponent)! Stevenson makes the cover.
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The crowd cheers when Moss gets her shoulder up.
Cordy picks up Lowri and doubles her over with a spinning back kick to the midsection. She then turns and hits the ropes. When Cordy returns, Lowri catches her with a bicycle knee strike! While Cordy is dazed, Moss turns and hits the ropes. When Moss comes back, Cordy stops her with a bicycle kick! Moss is dazed as Cordy turns and hits the ropes. When she comes back, Moss goes to cut her off by lunging forward with a headbutt. But Cordy catches her with another bicycle kick!
Kris Cruise: What a counter!
Moss remains dazed as Cordy turns and hits the ropes again. Cordy comes off the ropes and goes for a third bicycle kick! No! Moss ducks the kick. Cordy turns around and gets caught with a Scorpion Kick! Moss then delivers an irish whip. Cordy uses her momentum to try and return with a handspring back elbow. But Moss counters with a spinning heel kick to the back of the head! Stevenson stays down on all fours until Moss knocks her down with a Switchblade Kick! She then pulls Cordy into a standing head scissors, lifts her up and plants her with a Cradle Piledriver! She makes the cover.
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Stevenson is met with cheers and applause gets her shoulder up.
Moss pulls Stevenson back up before whipping her into the ropes. Stevenson returns off the ropes and ducks a clothesline before countering with a Floatover DDT! The cheers continue as she makes the cover.
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Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson takes Moss and sends her for the ride. Moss returns off the ropes, ducks a clothesline from Stevenson and floats over across her back. Stevenson starts to stumble back as Moss tries to pull her down. Stevenson tries her hardest to maintain her balance. But she’s ultimately brought down with a crucifix!
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Stevenson kicks out and falls over into the prone position. Moss still has a hold of her left arm. She then shifts herself on Stevenson’s back, hooks her right arm and flips over into another Severn Bridge!
Kris Cruise: Lowri’s got it on! Lowri’s got it on! Severn Bridge! The Severn Bridge!
Stephy Auger: This isn’t good for Cordy Stevenson!
Stevenson cries out in pain while Moss fights for the submission. The ref gets down and asks Stevenson if she wants to give up. The champion refuses. So Moss continues to pull on the arms to apply pressure.
Kris Cruise: Lowri’s fighting for it! She’s fighting for that International Championship! This is what she wanted! This is the moment she’s been wrestling her entire career for! She could be seconds away!
Stevenson starts to kick her legs in frustration as she lays helpless on the mat. The ref asks her once more if she wants to give up. Stevenson refuses. Moss remains undeterred and continues to fight for the submission.
Stephy Auger: Cordy’s trapped! How in the hell does she think she can get out of this!? She can’t!
There’s a section of the crowd that is still cheering for Stevenson. But at this point, the majority of the crowd are behind the challenger.
“TAP!”
“TAP!”
“TAP!”
“TAP!”
Kris Cruise: The home crowd is cheering for the challenger! They want to see Cordy tap! They want to see a new Champion!
Stevenson groans and grunts as she remains in the prone position. She then uses her right leg - the same leg that Moss worked over earlier - and reaches out. Stevenson puts the foot down and tries to drag herself across the mat. Stevenson continues to groan as she slowly shifts herself to the right. Moss continues to keep the hold locked in. The ref asks Stevenson if she wants to give up. “NO!” she yells out before slowly reaching out and dragging herself to the right. Moss continues to fight for the submission! Stevenson continues to fight to survive! The crowd is on pins and needles! Stevenson continues to grunt and groan as she valiantly tries to make he way towards the ropes! Stevenson reaches out with the weakened right leg…
… and gets her foot on the bottom rope! A mixtures of applause and sighs can be heard after Stevenson makes it to the ropes.
Stephy Auger: I can’t believe it! Cordy got to the ropes!
Kris Cruise: I can’t believe it either, Stephy! I thought we were about to crown a new champion!
The ref is quick to give Moss until the count of five to break the hold.
Ref: ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
Moss breaks the hold. She gets back to her feet and places her hands on her hips as she starts to circle the ring.
Kris Cruise: Lowri is getting frustrated. She’s wondering what in the world does she have to go to put Cordy Stevenson away.
Stephy Auger: It’s a question that many have asked before her. But few have been able to pull it off and get it done.
Moss looks back and sees Stevenson pulling herself up using the ropes. So she turns and heads into the far ropes. Moss comes back across the ring and motions for a running strike. But Stevenson is able to duck and dump her over the top rope! Moss lands safely on the apron. But Stevenson quickly doubles her over with a shoulder thrust through the ropes before planting her with a Triangle DDT!
Kris Cruise: That thud! Man!
Stephy Auger: Contrary to what Lowri said earlier, that is the hardest part of the ring!
Stevenson picks up Moss and rolls her back into the ring. She then rolls herself back in before making the cover.
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The ref points over to the ropes. Stevenson looks over and sees Moss’ foot on the bottom rope. The champ lets out a sigh.
Kris Cruise: She was so close, Stephy! So close!
Stevenson takes Moss, heads into the corner and sits her on the top turnbuckle so that she’s facing away from the ring. The crowd looks on with bated breath as Stevenson climbs up to the middle ropes, takes control of Moss’ back and brings her down with an avalanche belly to back suplex!
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Moss rolls over Stevenson’s shoulder on the way down, lands on her feet and stumbles back before collapsing against the far corner! Across the ring, Stevenson curls up on the mat after smacking the back of her head on the way down.
Kris Cruise: Cordy’s hurt.
Stephy Auger: When isn’t she?
Kris Cruise: Stop it, Stephy.
Moss drops down to a knee as she stares at Stevenson from across the ring. Stevenson holds the back of her head as she tries to turn over. Once Stevenson turns over to a knee, the crowd cheers when Moss darts out of the corner and flattens her with a Shining Wizard! She makes the cover.
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Stevenson is met with cheers and applause when she gets her shoulder up.
Moss takes Stevenson and whips her into the ropes. She goes to catch Stevenson off the rebound with a back body drop, but Stevenson slips down from behind. When Moss turns around, the crowd gasps when Stevenson throws out a Rolling Elbow. Moss ducks at the very last second. When Stevenson tuns around, the crowd gasps when Moss goes to nail Stevenson with a Rolling Elbow of her own. Moss whiffs when Stevenson ducks out of the way. When Moss and Stevenson turn back to face one another, they nail each other with a roundhouse kick at the same time before they drop to the mat! Both grapplers are met with cheers and applause as they lay on their backs. The ref checks on the champion, then the challenger, before starting his count.
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After Stevenson and Moss get back to their feet, Stevenson quickly grabs Moss by the wrist and shoots her for the ride. Stevenson goes to catch Moss off the rebound with a clothesline, but Moss ducks and hits the ropes. Moss comes back and goes for a running clothesline. But she misses when Stevenson ducks and hits the ropes. After both grapplers bounce off opposite sets of ropes, they run back towards the center of the ring before colliding with clotheslines! The crowd gasps when both grapplers are knocked off their feet. The official once again checks on champion and challenger before starting his count.
Kris Cruise: Both are out again!
Stephy Auger: They barely beat the ten count last time!
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Stevenson and Moss are met with cheers and applause as they make it back to their feet just in time. Stevenson throws out a punch. Moss blocks, counters with a boot to the midsection and throws her down with a bridging Fisherman Suplex!
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The crowd cheers when Stevenson gets her shoulder up.
Moss pulls Stevenson back up until Stevenson kicks her in the midsection and brings her down with a spinning Fisherman Suplex!
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The crowd cheers when Moss gets her shoulder up.
Stevenson goes to pull Moss back up when she gets kicked in the midsection. Moss lifts her up for a suplex when Stevenson flips down from behind and counters with a leaping reverse bulldog! Moss starts to pick herself up off the mat as Stevenson hits the ropes. The crowd cheers when Stevenson knocks her down with a handspring back elbow! The crowd support seems to have swung in Stevenson’s favor as she shakes her fist in unison with the claps. Once she’s back to her feet, she yells out,
“LET’S GET IT” to the crowd before hitting the ropes. Stevenson hurls herself at Moss with another flying hip attack. But she gets countered! The crowd gasps when Moss gets up off her knee and catches Stevenson in mid air! Moss then takes a couple of steps forward before bringing her down with a delayed bridging German Suplex!
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Stevenson is met with cheers and applause when gets her shoulder up.
Kris Cruise: Great counter there by the challenger, but the champ gets the shoulder up in time.
Stephy Auger: Barely!
Kris Cruise: She got it up before three, that’s all that counts.
Moss takes Stevenson, delivers an irish whip, follows her into the corner and connects with a running European Uppercut! The crowd cheers as she delivers another irish whip before following Stevenson back across the ring. Moss hits another running European Uppercut! NO! Stevenson knocks her back with a back elbow to the face. Stevenson quickly turns to face the corner, springboards onto the middle ropes, and leaps back! The crowd explodes with cheers when she brings Moss down with The Real is Back!!!
Stephy Auger: AH!
Kris Cruise: Cordy hit it! The Real is Back! Moss is down and out! Can Cordy muster up the strength to turn her over and make the cover!
Stevenson slowly turns Moss over on her back before making the cover.
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NO!Stephy Auger: WHAT!?
Kris Cruise: MOSS GOT HER SHOULDER UP!
Stevenson takes Moss and pulls her into a front facelock before holding her right arm out.
Kris Cruise: Cordy’s calling for a throwback right here!
The crowd cheers as Stevenson goes for The Allure (Twist of Fate)! Stevenson swings her right arm over before Moss counters with a push to the back, sending her into the ropes. When Stevenson returns, the crowd explodes with cheers when Moss nearly knocks her head off with the Breuddwydion Melus (Superkick)!
Stephy Auger: AH!
Kris Cruise: MOSS NEARLY KICKED CORDY’S HEAD RIGHT OFF!
After Stevenson drops to the mat, an exhausted Moss falls back-first across Stevenson. She reaches over and hooks the near leg for the cover!
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NO!The crowd gasps and sighs when Stevenson gets her shoulder up.
Stephy Auger: WHAT!?!?
Kris Cruise: HOW DID CORDY GET HER SHOULDER UP!?
Stephy Auger: THESE PEOPLE THOUGHT THAT WERE GOING TO SEE A NEW CHAMPION!
Moss takes Stevenson, delivers an irish whip, follows her into the corner and connects with a running European Uppercut. The cheers continue as Moss delivers another irish whip, follows Stevenson into the far corner and connects with another running European Uppercut! The cheers continue as Moss sends Stevenson slumping down with Just for Kicks (Running big boot to a cornered opponent followed by a running Facewash)! Moss reaches down, grabs Stevenson and slowly pulls her back to her feet before sitting her down on the top turnbuckle. As Stevenson sits facing away from the ring, the crowd watches with bated breath as Moss climbs up to the top ropes! She reaches down, takes Stevenson and pulls her up to the top turnbuckle before applying a waist lock.
Kris Cruise: What does Moss have in mind?
Stephy Auger: Whatever it is, she wants it to put Cordy away!
The crowd gasps, then explodes with cheers when Moss throws Stevenson down with an avalanche German Suplex from the very top!
“HOLY SHIT!”
“HOLY SHIT!”
“HOLY SHIT!”
“HOLY SHIT!”
Kris Cruise: MOSS WITH A GERMAN SUPERPLEX OFF THE VERY TOP!
Stephy Auger: CORDY’S OUT!
Moss remains sprawled out on the mat while Stevenson lays motionless in the prone position. Moss is the first to move as she starts to stir on the mat. She slowly turns over to her side while Stevenson starts to slowly push herself on on all fours. Once both grapplers are back to their feet…
*CRACK!*The crowd cheers when Moss lunges forward and blasts Stevenson with a bicycle knee strike!!! Stevenson, glassy-eyed and groggy, can barely stand. The champion stands on jelly legs as Moss hits the ropes. When Moss returns…
*CRACK!*The crowd cheers when Stevenson gets smashed across the back of the head with another running bicycle knee!!! The champion quickly drops down to a knee.
Kris Cruise: CORDY’S ON DREAM STREET! SHE CAN BARELY STAND! SHE’S BARELY ABLE TO STAY UP ON THAT KNEE! MOSS CAN FEEL THE END COMING! THIS CROWD CAN FEET IT!
The crowd buzzes with anticipation as they sense the end is near. While Stevenson is still down on one knee, Moss hits the ropes. She comes back, runs past Stevenson and hits the ropes. Moss continues to build up momentum as she runs past Stevenson again before hitting the far ropes. When Moss returns, she leaps up for the knockout blow and throws out another running bicycle kick!!!
NO!!!
Stevenson slips out of the way, catches Moss from behind on the way down, quickly runs her torso-first into the ropes and brings her down with an O’Connor Roll off the rebound!
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Stevenson grabs the tights.
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Stephy Auger: WOAH!
"Been Down" blasts over the PA! There isn’t an immediately eruption of cheers. Instead, some members of the ringside crowd can be seen looking on with shock.
J.A. Aldridge: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this bout… aaaaaaaand STIIILLLLLLL FGA International Champion, CORDY STEVENSON!
The cheers start to emanate from the crowd. But they aren’t as boisterous as you would expect them to be. Stevenson is handed over the International Champion before raising it high over her head. Moss continues to remain seated. She slowly reaches towards the back of her tights. There’s a look of confusion on her face of the challenger. There isn’t any immediate anger from Moss. She just continues to sit there as she’s taken aback by what just transpired.
Stephy Auger: Look at Lowri Moss. She’s in shock, Cruise! She’s shocked that she just lost! She was THIS close to winning! THIS close to walking out of here the International Champion! But it slipped right through her fingers, didn’t it. You hate to see it.
Kris Cruise: I don’t think that’s why Lowri is shocked here, Stephy. Lowri can take a loss. I think Lowri is disappointed over what transpired in the closing moments of this contest, just like there are some fans in attendance who are equally disappointed!
Stephy Auger: Oh? What on earth do you mean?
Kris Cruise: You know EXACTLY what I mean...
