[RaymerWins]

The Return of Major League Wrestling
Creator/Writer: Mark Raymer
Comments and feedback are welcomed and appreciated.​

The Story:
The growing unrest created by lower than expected Wrestlemania paychecks and lack of direction for many young superstars created the perfect formula for a coup of World Wrestling Entertainment superstars and resurgence of the hybrid wrestling company, Major League Wrestling. MLW owner and former WWE Writer Court Bauer entered a fiscal alliance with multi-millionaire, Denver-based entrepenuer Howard Cooper. Mr. Cooper concocted a strategy based upon the premise that no current or past wrestling company provided its employees with financial security or healthcare, Cooper Enterprises created a liscensed worker union recognized in the United States of America designed specifically for those involved in the wrestling business. PWA (Professional Wrestlers Association) began to promote itself among World Wrestling Entertainment and TNA entertainers. The perfect storm began to brew in the locker rooms of the major wrestling promotions as well as independant promotions such as Ring of Honor.

Paul Levesque was the first to publicly respond to the outcry proclaiming, "World Wrestling Entertainment will not negotiate with the concept of wrestler unions. We do not believe this threat is legitimate and those that are loyal to our product will not consider the idea of signing with any kind of union".

Much to the angst of WWE, over 30 contracted superstars signed the union inquiry causing Vince McMahon and Board of Directors to negotiate with their employees offering some benefits being asked for as long as a union is not formed. The WWE Board of Directors also offered an exit for any employee who feels that the offer is not what they are looking for, allowing them to opt-out of their contract and join the PWA.

Rather than creating any public outcry, Dixie Carter and her staff immediately re-negotiated all contracts offering benefits comparable to what PWA was demanding. Dixie Carter's employees signed their new contracts aside from two who asked for their immediate release and were granted freedom to join PWA union. Other independant promotions would not negotiate with the thought of a union and did not have the assets to offer any sort of benefits. As such, many independant promotions lost contracts to wrestlers who joined the Professional Wrestlers Association.

Mr. Howard Cooper, President of the newly formed PWA, promised the workers that an organization was ready and willing to accomodate the contracts they deserve. This company has the financial backing to begin to tour North America immediately, a TV contract for a weekly television show, and open to possibilities of Pay Per Views. This organization has a history of success in the Wrestling business and have already began to construct a staff that will help create a competitive wrestling organization to conquer the monopoly of World Wresting Entertainment. Mr. Cooper, married to the daughter of Mr. Iger, CEO of Walt Disney and American Broadcast Company has secured a Friday Night 2-hour Primetime slot for a wrestling program.

Mr. Cooper and PWA introduced its employees to the company, Major League Wrestling. A hybrid wrestling organization known for its historic matches involving Mick Foley, Steve Corino and Terry Funk. Court Bauer immediately began to promote the resurgence of MLW online with Twitter, Wrestling Inc. and whoever would listen. Having already signed a contract to be represented from PWA, wrestlers could either chose to join MLW or remain unemployed until a company would be willing to accomodate union representation.

Court Bauer announced that on Monday, August 27, 2012 an online announcement will be made of staff, wrestlers and future tour dates of Major League Wrestling. He indicated he was confident that a mid-September launch is not only attainable but almost garunteed. Rumors began to run rampant online as to who Court Bauer has on his staff and which wrestlers have joined the new MLW. While some names are all but garunteed to be joining, it was impossible to tell who from WWE will defect to the MLW as Mr. McMahon and Mr. Levesque continue to negotiate furiously with the wrestlers threatening to leave even up to Sunday, August 26, 2012.

The stage is set for a new, yet legendary, name in wrestling to rise. Even with the whispers and label of "dirty politics" and many predicting a financial nightmare for Mr. Bauer and Mr. Cooper, there was a rising amount of interest and intrigue from wrestling fans who were waiting for something fresh.

On Saturday, August 25, 2012, TNA President Dixie Carter released an official statement on the TNA website:

"With open arms, we here at TNA, welcome Major League Wrestling back. Any competition that creates interest towards our industry will always result in good things across the board. We anticipate a good relationship with Court, MLW and wish James Storm and Brandon Silverstry the best of luck in their new endeavours."

 

[Diablo18]

This sounds very intresting and unique. Your taking a real life problem and making a BTB thread off of it. The only thing is you didnt put a roster up there so we can see who is in the promotion. But maybe the "promoter" decided to introduce his new roster at the first show?

 

[RaymerWins]

LIVE! ONLINE ANNOUNCEMENT

The Major League Wrestling's website launched at 6:00pm Eastern time on Monday, August 27th, 2012 complete with Staff, Roster, Tour Dates and even Merchandise details of the resurgence of Major League Wrestling. A link was featured in the center of the website for a Live Stream of Court Bauers' press conference which is to begin in 10 minutes. The archive of the video will be available on Major League Wrestling's website. MLW office staff spent the day promoting the website launch and press conference on every online avenue possible, even wrestlingforum.com became active on the MLW launch with a new forum created specifically for discussion of the storied franchise return.

Court Bauer stood in front of the new 2012 black MLW logo with diamond behind the large letters. Bauer had a smirk on his face that showed pride and a little arrogance. His black suit, white shirt and red tie were all pressed perfectly as he stood in behind the hotel conference room podium. The Hilton Garden Inn located in Denver, Colorado was the setting of this press conference and approximately 30 press officials were in the room with camera's. Media outlets such as Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Bleacher Report and the highest profile, ESPN, were represented on this day.

Court Bauer: Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to the official press conference of Major League Wrestling. Today, August 27th 2012 is a historic day in the business of wrestling as the legendary and historic wrestling promotion of Major League Wrestling re-opens its doors providing high-paced, hybrid style of wrestling back to the wrestling entertainment industry. For those in attendance this evening, a file folder is being distributed among you giving all pertinent information that you can also find online at MajorLeagueWrestling.com. I would like you to take a moment to review, if you have not yet, while behind me a promotional video plays of Major League Wrestling. I will be happy to answer any and all of your questions following this presentation. Thank you.

OOC Note: The following post will give the full roster, staff, championships, tour dates, etc.

Court Bauer stepped aside as a video promotional video played with historical clips of wrestling with wrestlers such as: Mick Foley, CM Punk, Terry Funk, Jerry Lynn, Rob Van Dam and other stars who once competed in an MLW ring. The video cut out after proclaiming that a new chapter is about to begin. When the lights came back on Court Bauer stood proudly behind the hotel podium, and sitting in chairs to the right of the podium was Kevin Nash, Adam Copeland, James E. Cornette. To the left of the podium sat Scott "Raven" Levy, Joey Styles and Bret Hart. The six highest profile staff members sat at the tables set up during the short intermission.

Court Bauer: Indeed we are introducing a new chapter here at Major League Wrestling. From left to right I would like to take a moment and welcome some of Major League Wrestling's head office. Kevin Nash, Vice President overseeing Creative and Writing. Adam Copeland who is Vice President overseeing Talent Relations and Development. James E. Cornette the Head Writer. To my other side, Scott Levy and Joey Styles who will be the voices of MLW broadcasting the live shows as well as online content. And last, but not least, Bret Hart who is the President of the Professional Wrestler Association which is the newly formed Union of wrestlers who we are in partnership with here at Major League Wrestling. I would like to take the opportunity to welcome our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Howard Cooper, as well as representatives from American Broadcast Company who are in attendance this evening as we launch Major League Wrestling.

A brief moment of applause from this in attendance as Mr. Cooper and three presumably ABC representatives stand beside him all waving and smiling widely. The press conference continued for a total of 30 minutes, as Court answered many questions from reporters. At one point, Kevin Nash said that WWE is "scared" of competition when a reporter asked about claims of dirty politics and staff poaching. Bret Hart used the same verbatim that he has been using for years that "the employees cleaning the arenas after the show have more insurance than the wrestlers" to describe his goal of providing a safe, secure and fair atmosphere for the members of PWA and wrestlers of MLW. One reporter questioned Scott Levy's experience as an announcer, but was quickly shut down by Joey Styles who says he has "complete confidence" in Levy's ability. Adam Copeland introduced the profile of each wrestler and took equal amount of time introducing the unknowns as much as the knowns. The biggest stir was created by the announcement of Nick Nemeth (once known as Dolph Ziggler) and Randy Orton - the two highest profile superstars from WWE. James Cornette said that his contract with Ring of Honor ended in the Spring of this year prior to being contacted by Court. Cornette said that he believes that the hybrid, cutting edge style of MLW is perfect for him and that he was excited to put together a competitive and exciting product for wrestling fans.

Finally, Court Bauer took time to outline the first show that will broadcast live on ABC Friday Nights taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. MLW Collision! will include many of not all stars outlined and the path to the MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be announced.

The Press Conference ended with a bang as Mick Foley came to the podium and said that MLW was the best thing to happen to wrestling in over ten years. Website traffic was so high at MajorLeagueWrestling.com that the server crashed on two separate occasions causing some angst with MLW executives and mockery from analysts. In reality, the technical difficulties did not overshadow the ambiance of a great launching press conference as MLW is about to ignite on the scene.

 

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MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING ROSTER
Active Wrestlers
Name: Randy Orton

Real Name: Randal Keith Orton
Birthday: April 1, 1980
Finishing Move: RKO (Jumping Cutter)
Championships/Accomplishments: Hardcore Champion OVW, World Champion 3x, Tag Team Champion, WWE Championship 6x, Intercontinental Champion, Royal Rumble (2009) WWE
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Nick Nemeth

Real Name: Nicholas Nemeth
Birthday: July 27, 1980
Finishing Move: Sleeper Hold w/ bodyscissors
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion 2x FCW, World Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion, Intercontinental Champion, United States Champion WWE
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Tyson Dux

Real Name: Tyson Moody
Birthday: June 19, 1978
Finishing Move: Sin City Clutch Knuckle Lock Boston Crab
Championships/Accomplishments: Canadian Heavyweight Champion ASW, Artic Champion, Tag Team Champion BSE, Can-Am Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion BCW, Heavyweight Champion FIW, Internet Champion FSPW, Heavyweight Champion HCW, Pride Champion NVPW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

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Name: Bobby Lashley

Real Name: Franklin Roberto Lashley
Birthday: July 16, 1976
Finishing Move: Thrust Spinebuster
Championships/Accomplishments: World Heavyweight Champion ECW, United States Champion WWE
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

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Name: Chris Hero

Real Name: Chris Spradlin
Birthday: December 24, 1979
Finishing Move: Hangman’s Clutch Facebuster
Championships/Accomplishments: Heavyweight Championship ACW, Iron Man Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, Tag Team Championship CZW, Mid-South Heavyweight Championship IWA Mid-South, Junior Heavyweight Championship NWA, Tag Team Champion ROH
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Chris Masters

Real Name: Christopher Mordetzky
Birthday: January 8, 1983
Finishing Move: Masters Clutch (Swinging Full Nelson)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion OVW, Heavyweight Champion WLW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Carte Blanche

Real Name: Tim O’Connell
Birthday: November 28, 1983
Finishing Move: Powerbomb
Championships/Accomplishments: N/A
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: William Gwynn

Real Name: Kyle Barnhill
Birthday: January 05, 1987
Finishing Move: Fisherman’s Suplex
Championships/Accomplishments: N/A
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Mark Haskins

Real Name: Mark Haskins
Birthday: June 25, 1988
Finishing Move: Cradle the Grave (Pumphandle piledriver)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion, Cruiserweight Champion ROH
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

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Name: James Storm

Real Name: James Allan Cox
Birthday: June 1, 1977
Finishing Move: Last Call (Superkick)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion FEW, North American Tag Champion NWA, Tag Team Champion 7x, World Heavyweight Champion TNA, Tag Team Champion WWC
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Dean Ambrose

Real Name: Jonathan Good
Birthday: December 7, 1985
Finishing Move: Midnight Special (Over the shoulder back to belly piledriver)
Championships/Accomplishments: World Champion 2x CZW, Heavyweight Champion 3x, Mid-American Champion HWA, World Heavyweight Champion, Mid-American Champion IPW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Teddy Hart

Real Name: Teddy Annis
Birthday: February 2, 1980
Finishing Move: Hart Attack (Shooting Star Press)
Championships/Accomplishments: Heavyweight Champion, Light Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion 2x JAPW, Cruiserweight Champion PWA, Tag Team Champion Stampede Wrestling
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

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Name: Taj Black

Real Name: Colby Lewis
Birthday: May 28, 1986
Finishing Move: Blackout (Running pushing stomp)
Championships/Accomplishments: Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion, NXT Champion FCW, Heavyweight Champion, Tag Team Champion AAW, Midwest Tag Champion NWA, World Champion, Tag Team Champion ROH
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

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Name: Tyson Kidd

Real Name: Theodore James Wilson
Birthday: July 11, 1980
Finishing Move: Dungeon Lock (Crossed leg-trap triangle choke)
Championships/Accomplishments: Pinnacle Champion AWA, Tag Team Champion, Southern Heavyweight Champion FCW, National Champion GCW, British Commonwealth Champion, International Tag Team Champion, North American Champion Stampede Wrestling, Tag Team Champion WWE
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

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Name: Kenta

Real Name: Kenta Kobashi
Birthday: March 27, 1967
Finishing Move: Burning Lariat (Running, short-arm lariat)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion 2x AJPW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2013

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Name: Shane Douglas

Real Name: Troy Allan Martin
Birthday: November 21, 1964
Finishing Move: Pittsburgh Plunge (Fisherman Buster)
Championships/Accomplishments: Heavyweight Champion XPW, Intercontinental Champion WWE, United States Champion WCW, World Heavyweight Champion MLW, World Champion 4x, Television Champion 2x ECW,
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2013

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Name: Sara Del Ray

Real Name: Sara Amato
Birthday: November 13, 1980
Finishing Move: Royal Butterfly (Standing butterfly release to butterfly suplex)
Championships/Accomplishments: Women’s Championship IZW, Women’s Champion OCW, Shimmer Championship SWA
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

.
Name: Colt Cabana

Real Name: Scott Colton
Birthday: May 6, 1980
Finishing Move: Chicago Skyline (Second Rope Fireman’s Carry)
Championships/Accomplishments: World Heavyweight Champion 2x NWA, Television Champion OVW, Heavyweight Champion IWF, Heavyweight Champion CWA
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

.
Name: Adam Pearce

Real Name: Adam Pearce
Birthday: June 24, 1978
Finishing Move: Rack Bomb (Backbreaker rack into a powerbomb)
Championships/Accomplishments: World Heavyweight Champion 2x ACW, World Champion, Heritage Champion 2x, British Commonwealth Champion NWA, Heavyweight Champion MWA
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2015

.
Name: MsChif

Real Name: Rachel Collins
Birthday: Unknown
Finishing Move: Desecrator (Scissored DDT)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion CWA, World Women’s Champion, Midwest Champion NWA
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2013

.
Name: Kenny King

Real Name: Kenny Layne
Birthday: July 22, 1981
Finishing Move: Coronation (Backbreaker rack into a DDT)
Championships/Accomplishments: Tag Team Champion FIP, Tag Team Champion ROH, Vegas Champion UWF
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

.
Name: Cherry Bomb

Real Name: Laura Dennis
Birthday: Unknown
Finishing Move: Cherry Popper (Sit-out facebuster)
Championships/Accomplishments: Women’s Champion GCW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2013

.
Name: Go Shiozaki

Real Name: Go Shiozaki
Birthday: January 21, 1981
Finishing Move: Go Flasher (Headlock elbow drop)
Championships/Accomplishments: World Champion FIP, Heavyweight Champion NOAH, Heavyweight Champion MLW
Contract Start Date: August 27, 2012
Contract End Date: August 27, 2014

.

 

[RaymerWins]

MLW CHAMPIONSHIPS​

World Heavyweight Championship

Vacant

Television Championship

Teddy Hart, Won on September 07, 2012 in a Threeway Match

Extreme Championship

Tyson Dux, Won on September 28, 2012 in a Four-Man Gaunket

 

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MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING STAFF

Broadcast Team (TV/ONLINE)

Scott “Raven” Levy, Color Commentator

Joey Styles, Play-by-Play Commentator, Online Commentator, Host of MLW Radio

Sean Justice, Backstage Interviewer, Ring Announcer

Kimberley Albrecht, Backstage Interviewer, MLW Radio announcer

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Executive Officers

Howard Cooper, Chief Executive Officer

Court Bauer, President

Kevin Nash, Vice President of Creative Operations

Adam “Edge” Copeland, Vice President of Talent Relations

Bret “Hitman” Hart, President of Professional Wrestling Association

Trisa “Beaulah McGuillcutty” Hayes, Head of Public Relations

James E. Cornette, Executive Producer, Head Writer/Booker

Matt Conway, Creative Writer

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Road Agents

Arn Anderson

“Cowboy” Bob Orton

James Henry Neidhart

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[RaymerWins]

MLW RESURGENCE TOUR 2012​

MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, September 7, 2012

Mandalay Bay Events Center

Las Vegas, Nevada

Main Event: Teddy Hart def. Colt Cabana & Kenny King and crowned New TV Champion

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MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Lawlor Events Center

Reno, Nevada

Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Nick Nemeth vs. James Storm

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Ganado Pavilion

Ganado, Arizona

Main Event: Randy Orton vs. Nick Nemeth vs. James Storm

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, September 14, 2012

Tucson Arena

Tucson, Arizona

Main Event: Bobby Lashley def. Dean Ambrose

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MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, September 16, 2012

Wendall Arena

Scottsdale, Arizona

Main Event: Nick Nemeth vs. Bobby Lashley

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Thursday, September 20, 2012

McGee Park Coliseum

Farmington, New Mexico

Main Event: Kenta vs. Teddy Hart vs. Colt Cabana

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, September 21, 2012

Tingley Coliseum

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Main Event: Teddy Hart & MsChif def. Cherry Bomb & Randy Orton

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MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, September 22, 2012

D.W Reynolds Center

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Main Event: Chris Masters vs. Randy Orton

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, September 28, 2012

Pepsi Center

Denver, Colorado

Main Event: Extreme Championship Four-Man Gaunlet

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MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Coors Events Center

Boulder, Colorado

Main Event: Chris Masters & Mark Haskins vs. Randy Orton & James Storm

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

McKay Events Center

Orem, Utah

Main Event: Teddy Hart vs. Colt Cabana

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, October 5, 2012

Jon M. Huntsmen Center

Salt Lake City, Utah

Main Event: Nick Nemeth vs. Chris Masters

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MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, October 6, 2012

CenturyLink Arena

Boise, Idaho

Main Event: Teddy Hart & MsChif va. Colt Cabana & Cherry Bomb

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Hooker Creek Eventds Center

Redmond, Oregon

Main Event: Randy Orton vs. James Storm

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, October 12, 2012

Memorial Colisseum

Portland, Oregon

Main Event: TBA



MLW Resurgence Tour 2012

Saturday, October 13, 2012

ComCast Arena

Everett, Washington

Main Event: TBA

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

CenturyLinkArena

Boise, Idaho

Main Event: TBA

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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, October 19, 2012

CenturyLink Center

Omaha, Nebraska

Main Event: TBA.
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MLW GENESIS 2012

MLW iPPV on MLW.COM

Sunday, October 21, 2012

KeyArena

Seattle Washington

Main Event: TBA
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MLW Collision! Live on ABC

Friday, October 26, 2012

RimRock Arena

Billings, Montana

Main Event: TBA

 

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MLW RADIO​

Date: Monday, September 3rd
Hosts: Kimberley Albrecht and Jim Cornette
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MLW Monday Night Radio was live online and on Sirius XM radio from 9pm-11pm Eastern time.. The two hours was filled with introductions of the roster and conversations with several MLW staff members and executives.. Below is a recap of the conversations that took place:

Nick Nemeth: Nick Nemeth (known before as “Dolph Ziggler” in WWE) was first to be on the radio and discussed how excited he was for this new adventure.. He talked at length about his relationship with Adam Copeland, who he considers to be a mentor.. Nemeth spent some time flirting with Kimberley, the host of MLW Radio.

Adam Pearce: Former NWA star Adam Pearce talked about his excitement to be on television and have the opportunity to reach a new level of stardom in the business. Cornette introduced Pearce as the top free agent wrestler in the independent scene and that other “big” companies dropped the ball on this one..

Bret “The Hitman” Hart: Bret talked about the role of the new professional union and how the employees of Major League Wrestling will be protected in unprecedented ways.. He talked about the roster of MLW including several stars from Stampede Wrestling including Teddy Hart, Tyson Kidd and more.

Kevin Nash: Kevin Nash, the Vice President of Operations, met with the Radio hosts and discussed the launch of Major League Wrestling.. He made big claims of Pay-Per-Views already being in the plans, Friday night rating expectations to surpass TNA Wrestling ratings within a month and that the opening roster that was. introduced is not the exhaustive list.. Nash said scouts are signing wrestlers even as we speak and that there will be one or two shocks on Friday night.. Nash wouldn’t confirm if he will be on television or whether or not he will have a role on camera.

Cornette talked at length about having a brand new book to be written, he said that the first few months will be key in laying the foundation towards what MLW is to be about.. He said that the there will be temptation to lean towards what has already been done instead of forging new ground but that this industry is desperate for something new...

Kimberley asked Cornette about the announcing team and especially Scott Levy who has never had an announcing role.. Cornette said that Levy as “Raven” in WCW, ECW and WWE was a master with the microphone and one of the most underrated superstars in the wrestling business.

During the portion of radio audience calls, one fan asked about what will be the headline feud as MLW begins.. Cornette said that he would be shocked if Nick Nemeth, Randy Orton and James Storm are not in the upper-card by virtue of their experience and accolades they bring with them but that people should expect new names to also take attention as well.

Court Bauer: The President, Court Bauer, was the last to have an interview and also opened to take fan calls.. He discussed the relationship between MLW and the Union as well as MLW and their relationship with American Broadcast Company.. He said that Kevin Nash will be the biggest “mark” for MLW but that some of his expectations are his expectations and not the executives goals.. He said September 7th is what he is focused on right now and getting off on the right foot..

 

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MLW COLLISION!​

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Arena: Mandalay Bay Events Center

Attendance: 6,400

OOC: For weekly shows this will be the recap style that I will use. For PPV or major shows I will give a full play-by-play results for the show.

Opening
A 30-second MLW video package plays which can be predicted to be their weekly opening during the Resurgence tour. The background music is the song “Keep Your Eyes Open” by NeedtoBreathe. The video package runs through the historic matches of Major League Wrestling including CM Punk dropping Jerry Lynn through a table. The video package ends with the MLW logo and then the screen cuts to the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada as the song “Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance explodes through the arena. The Major League Wrestling ring is in the center and the aisle way features stairs leading up to the entrance ramp. The entrance ramp has two giant screens to the right and left and a tall black curtain with the MLW logo across it. Spotlights, lasers and other lighting turns the arena into a setting similar to a concert. At ringside is the MLW announcer’s booth, Scott “Raven” Levy and Joey Styles are sitting side by side. The crowd is alive in the Mandalay Bay Events Center as the camera pans to several signs, WELCOME BACK MLW!, VIPER OWNS MLW and CACTUS JACK= ONE MORE MATCH!.

Joey Styles: We are live here in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mandalay Events Center. We are live on Friday, September 07. We are live watching an historic evening, it is the resurgence of Major League Wrestling!

Scott Levy: It is pandemonium in here, the crowd is absolutely going wild.

Joey Styles: I can’t even hear myself think Scott…. I can’t even hear my own thoughts!

Scott Levy: You actually have thoughts? Chuckles

“Perfect Strangers” by Deep Purple plays interrupting the announcers banter, and from the curtains in a full black suit, white dress shirt and red tie comes Shane Douglas. The crowd pops loudly for Douglas. Shane Douglas with the microphone announced that he is not only the first ever Major League Wrestling Champion but he is now the man in charge, the Commissioner of Major League Wrestling. Douglas announces that the Main Event for tonight will be crown the first ever Television Champion. Two gorgeous women dressed provocatively bring a container and Douglas selects three names randomly to compete for this title. Colt Cabana, Teddy Hart and Kenny King … Douglas is about to continue when “Time to Shout” begins to play. Nick Nemeth comes to the ring and begins to mock Shane Douglas calling him “old man” and wondering how he made it to the ring not having a heart attack. Nemeth wants to know about the World title and Douglas responds that next week the President, Court Bauer will make an announcement about that. But since Nemeth seems ready to wrestle, Douglas introduces Nemeth to his opponent…Bobby Lashley!

Joey Styles: My God this Bobby Lashley is a freak of nature! I think Nemeth will regret interrupting The Franchise!

Scott Levy: Believe me, Styles, Nemeth doesn’t regret anything and he is surely not afraid of this guy.


Match 1: Nick Nemeth def. Bobby Lashley via Submission
The match was a very even battle, with both men having their fair share of offense. Lashley tossed Nemeth around the ring on two occasions bringing Nemeth to near falls on two different occasions. The crowd started chanting “Lash-ley” very loudly. As the match started near the end Lashley was about to hit his finisher a Thrust Spinebuster when Nemeth holds on to Lashley’s head wrapping himself around Lashley and holds onto the Sleeperhold with scissors wrapped around for the submission victory.


Segment 1
Randy Orton is standing in the back with Kimberley Albrecht and says that he is going to go to the ring tonight and make an open challenge to anyone in locker rooms who wants to make a name for himself.


Segment 2
Teddy Hart is in the lock room dressed in a punk/emo style with MsChif beside him. MsChif tells Hart that this is the first step to own Major League Wrestling and to take his rightful spot as the Hart legend.

Scott Levy: I think we just were looking at the first ever Television Champion.

Joey Styles: I think we just looked at the ugliest match made in Hell I have ever seen in my life.


Match 2: Dean Ambrose def. Kenta via Pinfall
Kenta, the man who created the “Go to Sleep” made famous by CM Punk was on fire for a lot of the match keeping Dean Ambrose on his heels. Ambrose, got the upperhand when Kenta missed a moonsault from the top rope and Ambrose took it to Kenta. Ambrose won the match with his finisher the “Midnight Special”.

Ambrose took the microphone afterwards and said that he has waited long enough to get people’s attention. Ambrose told the fans that they cheer for the same cookie cutter people, and that no one really appreciates wrestling talent anymore. Ambrose grabs Kenta and drops him in the “Midnight Special” again.


Segment 3
James Storm is in the back and is confronted by Mark Haskins. Both men have had some history together in another company. Storm tries to shake Haskins hand but he pushes his arm away and tells him that this is his time to shine. Storm shakes his head with a smirk on his face as Haskins walks away.

Joey Styles: We know that those two men have had a history before in Orlando…


Adam Pearce def. Go Shiozaki in a Tables Match
As the match began to heat up Shiozaki laid Pearce on a table and was going to frogsplash but Pearce rolled off of it. Shiozaki stopped himself prior to jumping and before getting his balance Pearce moved quickly to the turnbuckle and dropped Shiozaki in a suplex through the table for the victory.


Segment 4
Shane Douglas is sitting behind a oak desk in a black leather chair, leaning on the desk and hanging up the phone after saying “I don’t care … just get him here tonite”. As he hangs up the phone he looks up to see Chris Hero standing in the office. Douglas stands and shakes Hero’s hand. Hero tells Douglas that he doesn’t “do” tag team and Shane says he understands and that if he just does it tonite than Douglas has big plans for him. Big plans…


Segment 5
Nick Nemeth begins to walk towards the Exit of the arena with his duffel bag over his shoulder. He is stopped by Kimberley Albrecht and Nemeth says that he didn’t come to MLW to open shows he came to be the show, the man. He is stopped by Bobby Lashley … Nemeth tried to avoid a conversation when Lashley throws Nemeth against the wall and tells him that he got lucky.


William Gwynn & Carte Blanche def. Chris Hero & Taj Black via Pinfall
Gwynn hits the Fisherman’s suplex on Taj Black for a victory and Chris Hero doesn’t stop the pinfall in time. Hero looks frustrated at the result of the match leaving quickly.


Segment 6
Shane Douglas paces in the back looking at his watch and appearing to be very impatient. Finally, a black car pulls into the parking garage and Douglas shakes his head saying “finally”.


Randy Orton def. Mark Haskins via Pinfall
Randy Orton creates his open challenge and Haskins responds to the challenge. Haskins talks on the mic as he is walking to the ring about how he has been disrespected, cut because he doesn’t “work well with politics”. He says that, “tonite it is about to change”. Haskins gets the upperhand at the beginning but Orton takes control of the match. Orton hits his patent RKO in the center of the ring dropping Haskins. Orton gets the pinfall.


Segment 7
Coming back from commercial break Orton is still celebrating his victory to a loud ovation from the crowd when “Overdrive” plays over the PA System and Chris Masters comes to the ring.

Joey Styles: Oh My God… Chris Masters!! Chris Masters is here in MLW

Masters grabs Mark Haskins who is just getting to his feet and locks on the Iron Cross, a swinging full nelson, tossing him around and then drops him. He goes to walk away when Randy Orton picks up Haskins and nails a RKO again. Masters shakes his head and then grabs Haskins but before hitting a powerbomb, James Storm runs to the ring and chases Masters from the ring. Orton stares down Storm as he steps through the ropes leaving the ring.

Joey Styles: The pissing contest just got interrupted.

Scott Levy: I don’t think that Haskins fella is going to be too hot on the fact that James Storm just helped him.


MAIN EVENT
Teddy Hart def. Colt Cabana, Kenny King
This three-way, NO DQ, no count-out match was an incredible battle using both wrestling skill, high flying maneuvers and weapons. Chairs, tables, stairs and guardrails were used to their best potential. Colt Cabana crashed through a table with his “Chicago Skyline” finisher dropping Kenny King through the table in the center of the ring. As he crawled over for the pin, MsChif came into the ring and hit a Scissored DDT on Cabana before leaving the ring. Hart hit his finisher the “Hart Attack” a shooting star press from the top rope on King who was still laid out from Cabana’s finisher, gaining the pin fall and victory. The referee awarded the Television title to Teddy Hart who celebrates in the center of the ring with MsChif to a chorus of boo’s.


Closing Segment
All we see is the back of a wrestler sitting with Shane Douglas who says that he isn’t here just to be a face or bring some name value to this company. He says that he is here to anoint the next Franchise and he believes he is looking at him. Douglas smiles widely and says that its just beginning.

 

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Live on MLW.com and Sirius XM​

Date: Monday, September 10th
Hosts: Kimberley Albrecht and Joey Styles

Kimberley Albrecht and Joey Styles host this Monday’s MLW Radio! as they discuss the premiere episode of MLW Collision, the start of the Resurgence tour, and online rumors. Both spend the first ten minutes discussing the opening show. Joey felt that each wrestler performed on an elite level, each trying to one-up each other. Kim feels that the weekly MVP has to be Teddy Hart who is the first Champion in the Resurgence of MLW. Joey disagrees and felt that Nick Nemeth opened the show with electricity and immediately created a buzz in the arena. Kim announced that the TV ratings have yet to be published but she is curious to see how many viewers.

Kevin Nash: The first guest was Kevin Nash, and Kim introduced the listeners to the first segment of the Radio Show to discuss rumors from dirt sheets and online sources. With the surprise roster additions of Shane Douglas and Chris Masters, online sources are reporting that MLW may continue this trend. Kevin Nash said that the scouts continue to move abroad and signing talent they see fit. Styles asked if there is any truth to Christian signing, and Nash said that he is not allowed to discuss specific names. Kevin Nash said that WWE has not delivered a complaint about CM Punk being used in the introductory video and that legally MLW owns all footage that took place in their storied history. Kim challenged Nash that only one female star of MLW was on television and where were the other two that we know are under contract. Nash said that storylines are just beginning and that several stars have yet to debut.

Following Nash’s segment, Kim recapped Saturday night’s house show in Reno that had 3,000 people in attendance and was headlined by Randy Orton, Nick Nemeth and James Storm in a threeway as advertised. Styles said that the crowd was electric even for a house show. They plugged the upcoming house show in Ganado, Arizona.

Teddy Hart: Television Champion, Teddy Hart, was the next guest and he stayed mostly in character. He told Kim that his victory over his two opponents was perfectly fair and that she must’ve daydreamed of MsChif being involved. He said that he is not sure if Colt Cabana has the guts to challenge him for his title and that he will be a fighting champion.

Fans called in to ask Teddy Hart questions. One fan asked Teddy who he felt should be the number one contender. Hart suggested that it doesn’t matter who will be the number one contender he can beat anyone on the roster.

Shane Douglas: The last guest was Shane Douglas who said that he was contacted by Court Bauer on Wednesday only two days prior to the event and signed a contract with MLW. He told Styles that he was excited to be involved with the Company. His contract is part-time and he will not be at most house shows. Douglas wasn’t sure if his role as Commissioner will last long, but that his contract is for one year and that he is excited to be apart of the Resurgence of MLW. Styles asked Douglas who is the “next Franchise” and Shane laughed saying that he will find out.

Kim closed the show talking about this Friday Night and that one match is being promoted and that is James Storm versus Chris Masters one-on-one. Styles said that could be the match of the night and it is not even the Main Event.

 

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MLW COLLISION!​

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Arena: Tucson Convention Center

Date: Friday, September 14, 2012

Attendance: 4,300

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Opening
A 30-second MLW video package plays which can be predicted to be their weekly opening during the Resurgence tour. The background music is the song “Keep Your Eyes Open” by NeedtoBreathe. The video package runs through the historic matches of Major League Wrestling including CM Punk dropping Jerry Lynn through a table. The video package ends with the MLW logo and then the screen cuts to the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada as the song “Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance explodes through the arena. The Major League Wrestling ring is in the center and the aisle way features stairs leading up to the entrance ramp. The entrance ramp has two giant screens to the right and left and a tall black curtain with the MLW logo across it. Spotlights, lasers and other lighting turns the arena into a setting similar to a concert. At ringside is the MLW announcer’s booth, Scott “Raven” Levy and Joey Styles are sitting side by side. The crowd is on their feet but the crowd noise is not as loud as last week in Las Vegas as the camera pans to several signs, CABANA WAS SCREWED!, ORTON FOR PRESIDENT and SHANE DOUGLAS FAN CLUB.


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In the ring is the beautiful, voice of MLW, Kimberly Albrecht who waves to the crowd delightfully.. Standing behind her in a suit is Shane Douglas who looks at his watch and back up at the crowd.

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Kimberley Albrecht: Ladies and Gentlemen please welcome our President, Court Bauer!

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Court Bauer comes out to the same opening music, “Famous Last Words”.. He is dressed in a suit and is followed by two security guards.. Bauer steps into the ring and the guards continue behind him.. Bauer is handed a microphone from a ring attendant and stands in the center of the ring kissing both cheeks of Kimberley Albrecht and shaking Shane Douglas’ hand tensely.

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Court Bauer: What a crowd here in Tucson, Arriiizzonnaaa! Crowd cheers loudly What many people are waiting for and have been rumored about what the plan will be…I am here to introduce you to how we will crown the first ever World Champion of MLW!

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Shane Douglas: Interrupts Wait a second Mr. President … I think you mean new World Champion, everyone knows I am the first ever World Champion of ML-

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Court Bauer: Interrupts … I get it Douglas.. Step back for a moment.. The executive of MLW and the Professional Wrestler Union have sat together selecting who we believe as the top 7 roster members of MLW who will be entering the 8-man tournament.. I can do math, I know one spot is open and that is for you fans to vote on who you believe should round out the tournament! You can vote online at majorleaguewrestling-dot-com!

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Behind President Bauer a large black diagram drops from the rafters behind him.. Kimberley Albrecht drops the black curtain off the diagram with a tournament bracket.. Court Bauer looks behind him and the seven names presented are: Bobby Lashley, Dean Ambrose, Nick Nemeth, Chris Masters, James Storm, Chris Hero and Randy Orton.. An open spot is on the bracket that fans are to vote for.

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Court Bauer: Tonight the tournament begins as Bobby Lashley will take on Dean Ambrose in the Main Event tonight!

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Joey Styles: An eight man tournament begins tonight, the eight man has yet to be included and we are ready for the second ever Live MLW Collision here on A-B-C!

Scott Levy: What I am wondering, Joey, is if one of my favorites Dean Ambrose can pull off a big win tonight against the monster, Bobby Lashley.

Joey Styles:. Ambrose is going to have to earn that second round spot.. Also tonight, Scott it was announced on Monday Night MLW Radio that James Storm will be up against Chris Masters.. And we just got the word that Colt Cabana will be fighting Kenny King tonight in a no-DQ match..

Scott Levy: I was reading Colt tweeting about our TV Champion unfairly wining his match.. I just figured Colt is whining again…Creative has nothing for you, Colt!

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Match 1: William Gwynn def. Go Shiozaki via Pinfall

William Gwynn and Shiozaki competed for a 7-minute opening bout, and the crowd was noticeably disinterested in this match.. Shiozaki fell prey to Gwynn’s Fisherman Suplex and Gwynn is victorious via pinfall.

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Segment 1:

Randy Orton is in the back taping his wrists and stops looking up to the camera and you can hear the background noise of fans cheering..

Randy Orton: Tonight once again here in Ar-i-zona, I am making an open challenge to anyone in the locker rooms who want to make a name for themselves.

Orton continues to tape his wrists and then looks back up at the camera.

Randy Orton: And be R-K-O’ed.

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Segment 2:

The office of the Commissioner, Shane Douglas who is talking to his unknown protégé who we see from behind.

Shane Douglas: Don’t worry, its all under control.. I have a plan that will make sure you end up the next World Heavyweight Champion.

There is a pounding at the door and Douglas opens it stepping out ino the hallways in the back of the Tucson Convention Center. .Staring at him is Colt Cabana trying to look past Douglas’ shoulder.

Colt Cabana: Any friends in there eh, Commish?

Shane Douglas: What do you want Cabana?

Colt Cabana: I’m just wondering why I’m fighting Kenny King tonight when clearly I should be Television Champion right now, Commish.

Shane Douglas: Why? Why should you be the TV Champion?

Colt Cabana: Because that bitch MsChif stuck her ogly face in my match and made her equally crazy boyfriend the victory.

Shane Douglas: Colt…Douglas rolls his eyes your just lucky to have a match..

Cabana slams his fist in the wall after Douglas slams the door in his face.. Colt shakes his head and begins to walk out of camera view.

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Match 2: Colt Cabana def. Kenny King via Pinfall

Cabana fought this match with an edge on his shoulder, but also took a beating near the end as Kenny King dropped him in a DDT down the steps of the entrance way.. Cabana was bleeding from the forehead as King tried a pinfall but Cabana kicked out to the delight of the crowd.. The fans were getting more into this match than the one prior.. Cabana took the upperhand and hit the Chicago Skyline on King, pinning him for a victory.

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After the match, MsChif interrupted the celebration

MsChif: Noone calls me ugly…Colt!

MsChif walks to the ring and Cabana gets ready for a fight, wiping blood from his forehead and challenging her to get in the ring.. From behind, Teddy Hart comes from the crowd and cracks Cabana with the belt in the back of his head.. Hart then lays Cabana out with several moves leaving him laid out in the center of the ring and generating tons of heat from the crowd..

Joey Styles: Oh…my…God, Teddy Hart is leaving Colt in the middle of the ring again.

Scott Levy: These two are already icons.

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Segment 3:

Standing in the back with Kimberley Albrecht is Tyson Kidd who has a t-shirt on that says “Vote Kidd” with large print.. Kidd spends time in a backstage interview talking about the tournament wanting to get fans to vote for him and also his match against Kenta next.

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Segment 4:

Mark Haskins goes up to James Storm in the back and wonders how it is that Storm gets a match tonight after Haskins got tosses around like a ragdoll.. Haskins yells at Storm that he doesn’t need him to fight his battle.. Storm reminds Haskins that he was booked in this match without asking for it and Haskins says he is “sick of this”

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Match 3: Tyson Kidd def. Kenta via Submission

Another match that didn’t produce much from the crowd, until Tyson Kidd locked on the Dungeon Lock bringing Kenta to submission.

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Segment 5:

The crowd ignites in boo’s as Nick Nemeth comes to the ring.. He takes the microphone from the ring attendant and talks about the tournament that the President announced.. Nemeth cuts an incredible promo drawing tons of heat from Arizona crowd and leaves the ring with the premise that he should already be crowned Champion.

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Match 4: Cherry Bomb def. Randy Orton via Pinfall

Orton opened challenged was responded to by Bomb who Orton refuses to fight saying that he does, “not hit girls”.. After Cherry Bomb tried to get Randy Orton to respond and fight her but Orton turns and begins to leave.. Cherry Bomb rolls up Orton from behind and gets the pinfall.

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Segment 6:

In the back Randy Orton looks incredibly frustrated at being pinned.. Chris Hero comes up to him in the back and laughs at The Viper mocking him for the loss.. Orton tries to ignore Hero but he continues to laugh at him.. Orton then turns and nails the RKO on Hero in the middle of the hallway dropping him hard on the cement.

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Segment 7:

As Court Bauer sits in the skybox above the Tucson Convention Center, he is approached by Shane Douglas.. Shane argues with Mr. Bauer that he wants “Mystery Wrestler” put on the list to vote for.. Bauer wants to know what Shane Douglas is planning and he refuses to tell him.. Bauer says unless he introduces the “next Franchise” (said mockingly) then he won’t be eligible for votes..

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James Storm & Chris Masters end in a no-contest

This match doesn’t even begin as Mark Haskins crushes both men with a chair, and stands over him to a chorus of boo’s.

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MAIN EVENT

Bobby Lashley def. Dean Ambrose via Pinfall

Nick Nemeth came out to his entrance music after the two of them got to the ring and sat on the chair saying he was “scouting”.. This Main Event match lasted close to 15-minutes and was a great one.. The crowd was involved in this match completely, as Ambrose got a few nearfalls.. The camera’s took shots at Nick Nemeth who is writing in notes.. The match ends with Bobby Lashley who crushes with a Thrust Spinebuster and pins Ambrose for the victory.

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Live on MLW.com and Sirius XM​

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Date: Monday, September 17th

Hosts: Kimberley Albrecht and Nick Nemeth

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Kimberley Albrecht and her special guest host, Nick Nemeth, welcomes fans who are listening on Sirus XM and online at MLW.com.. Nick Nemeth immediately tells fans that they are very welcome he is here tonight.. Nemeth says that he has “nothing better to do on Monday Nights now anyway”.. Kim recaps the house shows that took place over the weekend.. Thursday in Ganado, Arizona which has 3000 fans and was headlined by Nick Nemeth against Randy Orton and James Storm.. Nemeth reminds Kim that he was victorious in that match.. On Saturday in Scottsdale, Arizona over 5000 fans were in attendance which was the largest capacity crowd that MLW has had and it was a house show.. Nemeth reminds Kim again that he was the headliner getting a victory over Bobby Lashley.. Kim calls the house shows successful and fans in New Mexico can catch MLW live on Thursday night in Farmington ,New Mexico at the McGee Park Coliseum.

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The discussion moves to Friday Night Collision’s live show that was in Ganado, Arizona and the World Heavyweight Championship tournament began with Bobby Lashley defeating Dean Ambrose.. And this Friday, Nick Nemeth will go one-on-one with the beast, Chris Masters. Nemeth says that he is more than ready for Masters and he is more than ready to be crowned Major League Wrestling Champion.. Kim tries to get the conversation about other things that happened in the show but Nemeth wouldn’t get in that conversation, reverting back to the fact that he is focused on Chris Masters.

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Matt Conway: Member of the creative team joined the crew on the radio and discussed several feuds that are ongoing.. He was very excited about where Colt Cabana and Teddy Hart were headed.. He said that Randy Orton’s loss to Cherry Bomb is not indictive on their views of Randy Orton but instead shows how highly they feel about Cherry Bomb’s potential.. Nemeth asked if they are really serious about a women wrestling men and he said he will have to see.. Conway wouldn’t get into who the secret star that Shane Douglas is talking to but said he feels it is a big surprise..

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One fan called in and asked Conway if Adam Pearce will get a push and Conway said that Pearce is one of the most decorated wrestlers with accomplishments, a great performer and will be a staple in the MLW plans for the foreseeable future.

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After the first call Kim begins to talk to Nemeth about rumors that MLW is putting together a plan to establish a tag team division and Nick Nemeth said that no one cares about tag teams – people only care about Nick Nemeth..

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Colt Cabana: Tonights final guest is Colt Cabana, who talks about his Television championship aspirations and how he is more than ready to get his hands on Teddy Hart.. Nick Nemeth interrupts Cabana and asks him how its possible he is letting a woman get the upperhand.. He says him and Randy Orton are showing that they are that bad of wrestlers allowing chicks to get over them.. Cabana asks Nemeth if he is overselling tonight as normal and Nemeth laughs then wonders how long until Matt Conway has nothing for Cabana.

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Nick Nemeth left the radio show early as Kim fielded calls from fans.. One fan inquired about the possibility of Christian being Shane Douglas’ star.. Kim suggests that she doesn’t think it is Christian because he wouldn’t need anyone to get him over.. Kim fielded a call inquiring about the booking on Friday with two matches that didn’t get much response.. Kim said that match chemistry is still being developed as a lot of these talents have been brought together and are wrestling for the first time.. Finally, another fan called wondering if Kevin Nash was bold saying they would beat Smackdown in ratings considering they were lucky to get half the ratings and Kim said that its going to take time to develop the fan base to compete with Smackdown which has been running for over 10 years.

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MLW COLLISION!​

Date: Friday, September 21

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Arena: Tingley Coliseum

Attendance: 7,300

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Opening

A 30-second MLW video package plays which can be predicted to be their weekly opening during the Resurgence tour.. The background music is the song “Keep Your Eyes Open” by NeedtoBreathe.. The video package runs through the historic matches of Major League Wrestling including CM Punk dropping Jerry Lynn through a table.. The video package ends with the MLW logo and then the screen cuts to the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico as the song “Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance explodes through the arena.. The Major League Wrestling ring is in the center and the aisle way features stairs leading up to the entrance ramp.. The entrance ramp has two giant screens to the right and left and a tall black curtain with the MLW logo across it.. Spotlights, lasers and other lighting turns the arena into a setting similar to a concert.. At ringside is the MLW announcer’s booth, Scott “Raven” Levy and Joey Styles are sitting side by side.. The crowd is alive in the Mandalay Bay Events Center as the camera pans to several signs, WE WANT CHRISTIAN!, ORTON GOT BEAT BY A GIRL and WE WANT EXTREME.

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The entrance music for Randy Orton plays and the crowd cheers loudly as the “Viper” Randy Orton makes his way to the ring to loud ovation.

Joey Styles: We are live here in Albuquerque, New Mexico with over seven-thousand fans in attendance here at the Tingley Coliseum!

Scott Levy: And I’m surprised Randy Orton is showing his face around here as he lost to a girl last week on Collision.

Joey Styles: He is here, but he is not happy.

Randy Orton came to the ring and discussed how he had given the opportunity for whoever wants the privilege to fight a walking wrestling legend.. Orton says that two weeks ago Mark Haskins came to the ring and fought valiantly and Orton gave him attention.. Last week, a woman came out and disrespected him in the middle of the ring.. He calls out Shane Douglas.

Joey Styles: Randy Orton has called out our Commissioner Shane Douglas, I’m not sure if he is going to-

Interrupting Styles in mid sentence, Shane Douglas makes his way to the ring.. Orton says that he saw that Cherry Bomb is not available to be voted for online for the tournament.. Douglas smiled and said that Orton lost the match last week fair and square and he knows that there is no way that Cherry Bomb will be removed from the voting list.. Before Orton responds, Douglas tells him that tonights Main Event is Randy Orton and Cherry Bomb on the same team against Teddy Hart and MsChif.

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Segment 1:

Kimberley Albrecht is in the back with Chris Masters who you can hear the background noise of cheers.. Masters talks about his match tonight against Nick Nemeth and his chance to face Bobby Lashley in the second round... As he is talking, Nick Nemeth interrupts and tells Masters that he should just enjoy his time in the ring tonight and not get his hopes up.. Masters goes to punch Nemeth but Nemeth steps back and tells Masters to save it for the ring “big guy”.

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Match 1: Tyson Dux def. Kenny King via Submission

Tyson Dux debut for MLW took place in the opening match to a mild response from the crowd.. Both King and Dux actually had a great match which went both ways and left the fans on the edge of their seat near the end.. Dux locked on the Sin City Clutch, a Knuckle Lock Boston Crab, leaving King to tap out and Dux victorious.

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Segment 2:

Randy Orton is in the back taping his wrists as Cherry Bomb comes up to him. Orton looks angry, about to take a punch but also hesitant.. She tells Orton that is all business and she wants to make her name known like anyone else.. Orton says that he doesn’t want an apology… Cherry Bomb tells him that there was no apology coming.. She says that tonight she wants to win so Orton better be ready.

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Segment 3:

On the phone in his office, Shane Douglas talks to presumably the man who he as already anointed as the “next Franchise”.. Douglas tells him not to worry and that in a few weeks he will get his place.. He hangs up the phone and Colt Cabana walks in.. He demands to know why he doesn’t have a TV title shot.. Douglas says that Cabana is annoying him already.. Douglas says that he will consider giving him the title shot next week

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Match 2: Nick Nemeth def. Chris Masters via Submission

The match opens with Nick Nemeth saying that Masters should pee in a cup provided in order to ensure that this match is “fair” and no PEDs are being used.. Masters snaps and attacks Nemeth, he gets the upperhand quickly and powers Nemeth around the ring.. Nemeth gets the upperhand for a short while before he then takes the cup he brought and gets in Masters face demanding him to pee in it.. Masters snaps again and announcers sell that Masters is losing control of his strategy and making errors.

Joey Styles: There is the swinging full nelson the Masters Clutch wait… what is he doing…

Scott Levy: Chris Masters could have won this match but he has lost his mind, he just dropped Nemeth and what a huge powerbomb!

Joey Styles: He wants to break Nemeth in half!

.Masters attempts to put a torture rack on Nemeth instead of pinning him after the powerbomb and Nemeth drops behind him and locks on the Sleeper with Scissors bring Chris Masters to tap out.

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Segment 4:

As the show comes back from commercial, Chris Masters is in the back and throws a table across the hall.. He bumps into Tyson Kidd and gets angry at him and tosses Kidd across the hall and pummels him until security and officials take Masters off..

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Match 3: Adam Pearce def. Carte Blanche via Pinfall

Pearce and Carte Blanche battled in a great match.. Blanche showed his size and strength, tossing Pearce around at times and making him look like a child.. In other times, Pearce showed his ring wisdom and talent.. Pearce shocked everyone in attendance bringing the big man into a backbreaker rack and then dropping him in a powerbomb for a pinfall

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Segment 5:

Bobby Lashley goes up to Nick Nemeth and tells him that what he did out there was “cute”. Nemeth reminds Lashley he already beat him once and Lashley says that it will not happen again.

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Segment 6:

The entrance theme for Mark Haskins plays and he comes down and takes the microphone.. He talks about how disappointed he is with Major League Wrestling and that he hasn’t been booked in a match since James Storm stuck his nose in his business.. James Storm .comes out to the ring.. Storm tells Haskins that he is confused and no one is screwing him over.. Haskins goes to attack him and Storm crushes him with a Superkick dropping Haskins in the middle of the ring and leaves.

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Match 4: Dean Ambrose def. Taj Black in a First-Blood Match

Dean Ambrose, still over with the crowd even with his loss last week, fought a valiant battle with Taj Black.. It was an even match, that ended up going into the crowd in New Mexico.. It ended when they got back in the ring and Ambrose had a chain from under the ring and crushed Taj Black as he tried a splash from the top rope.

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MAIN EVENT

Teddy Hart & MsChif def. Randy Orton & Cherry Bomb via pinfall

The tag match started with a fury as Teddy Hart and Randy Orton had great ring chemistry.. Orton almost hit the RKO on Hart but Teddy fell backwards and tagged in MsChif causing Orton to have to tag in Cherry Bomb.. The match continued and the crowd was enjoying the battle.. Near the end, Orton and Cherry Bomb had a miscommunication causing Orton to be dropkcicked by Cherry.. Orton gets angry at this and leaves the match.. Cherry Bomb takes a beating from MsChif and Teddy Hart after they got the pinfall..

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As the match came to an end, Teddy Hart was going to hit his Shooting Star Press on Cherry Bomb when Colt Cabana crushed Hart from behind.. Cabana chased MsChif from the ring and helped Cherry Bomb up.

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Closing Segment:

The office of Shane Douglas is shown and he is on the phone again.

Shane Douglas: Yes… Got it… Okay… Extreme Championship… Next Week.. I understand.

 

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When you say MLW i thought about Harley Race,s promotion ?! When Randy Orton was suspended, I thought why he doesn,t semi-retire in St. Louis and buy Harleys shop to promote in St. Louis and Kansas City, quite a big market, although with two indys already there. Wouldn,t bet on Ziggler - he is Vince,s pet. Wouldn,t like to see Nash, because Kliq always bring bad mood to lockerroom. Colt Cabana yes, as well as John Moxley and Tyler Black, I wish they get some TV exposure and go back on indy scene. In my promotion Kevin Steen would be Masked Superstar and Briscoe Brothers would be Bushwhackers.

 

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Source: WrestlingInc.com

Ratings have been officially announced for the first three shows produced by Major League Wrestling. Collision which is aired in ABC, Friday nights 9pm-11pm eastern produced lower ratings according to Neilson system than expected.

September 07: 1.4 hour one, 1.3 hour two with an 1.35 average
September 14: 1.2 hour one, 1.15 hour two with an 1.175 average
September 21: 1.1 hour one, 1.05 hour two with an 1.075 average

With a target line of 1.2 there is some concern in head offices that the ratings are trending down. Adam Copeland, Vice President, responded stating "Rome was not built in one day" but it was Kevin Nash who created the most stir with the following tweet:

"how can u expect ratings with 1 household name? Time to open the chkbook n brng some more players"

The tweet was deleted 3 hours later, but the damage has already been done with bloggers questioning whether Kevin Nash brings a positive attitude to the locker rooms or if he is a cancer.

ABC was quick to respond that the contract they signed was for 3 months with expectation that it will take time to grow.

 

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Live on MLW.com and Sirius XM​

Date: Monday, September 24th
Hosts: Kimberley Albrecht and Court Bauer

Major League Wrestling radio kicks off with Kimberley Albrecht welcoming her special guest President Court Bauer. Kimberley talks about Collision and the ongoing World Heavyweight Tournament. She asks President Bauer if the voting for the 8th spot is legitimate or if it is set who will be in it. Bauer said that the voting is 100% legitimate and the fans will chose who will be in the 8th spot. Court tells fans that the top three in voting is Cherry Bomb, Tyson Kidd and Adam Pearce. Kimberley asked about President Bauer’s opinion on the reaction towards Randy Orton losing to Cherry Bomb two weeks ago. President Bauer danced around the question by answering indirectly that Cherry Bomb is a great competitor and that she deserves any attention.

Fan calls started out the show and the first fan talked about the latest news on low ratings. President Bauer answered that he is not concerned about the ratings at this time. He said that each week is about setting a foundation, getting new stars over with our fans and creating captivating storylines and not about ratings. In time, ratings will become more of a priority.

Another fan called and asked about Kevin Nash’s tweet to spend more money on “big names”. Court responded that Kevin has always been one that doesn’t shy away from his opinion however he does not share the same thoughts. Court said that MLW’s mandate is to create stars and not share them. He used TNA as an example, that they have transfer growth of stars from WWE for over ten years and haven’t made any ground.

Kimberley welcomed their first guest, Colt Cabana who has received very positive response from wrestling fans from his performances in MLW up until now.

Colt Cabana: Colt said that he expects a Television Title shot soon, and that he firmly believes he can defeat Teddy Hart in any setting, stipulation or time. Cabana said that the locker room is very positive, denying any reports that wrestlers are concerned about lower ratings. Colt said that he has had only positive experiences in each of the shows he has competed in.

Kimberley discussed with President Bauer about the House Show performances. President Bauer said that the house show attendance is indicative of the fan growth of MLW. Tulsa, Oklahoma show on September 22nd drew over 8,000 fans in the D.W Reynolds Center. President Bauer also felt that on Friday Night they should draw the biggest attendance yet, of atleast over 10,000 people. Kimberley reminded listeners that Colorado is the home base of CEO Howard Cooper and asked President Bauer if Cooper will be in attendance and he would not confirm or deny.

 

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MLW COLLISION!​

Date: Friday, September 28
Location: Denver, Colorado
Arena: Pepsi Center

Attendance: 9,750


Opening

A 30-second MLW video package plays which can be predicted to be their weekly opening during the Resurgence tour. The background music is the song “Keep Your Eyes Open” by NeedtoBreathe. The video package runs through the historic matches of Major League Wrestling including CM Punk dropping Jerry Lynn through a table. The video package ends with the MLW logo and then the screen cuts to the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as the song “Famous Last Words” by My Chemical Romance explodes through the arena. The Major League Wrestling ring is in the center and the aisle way features stairs leading up to the entrance ramp. The entrance ramp has two giant screens to the right and left and a tall black curtain with the MLW logo across it. Spotlights, lasers and other lighting turns the arena into a setting similar to a concert. At ringside is the MLW announcer’s booth, Scott “Raven” Levy and Joey Styles are sitting side by side. The crowd is going in a frenzy in the Pepsi Center, even if the attendance is short of MLW’s expectations.

Joey Styles: Welcome everyone to the Pepsi Center here in Denver, Colorado for Collision! We are live tonight as the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament is ongoing. Round One is nearing a conclusion as tonight James Storm goes against Chris Hero!
Scott Levy: But what fans really care about, or atleast I do, is the Extreme Championship that will be crowned tonight in the Main Event.
Joey Styles: Yes a four-man gauntlet match will be the Main Event. A gauntlet match starts with two competitors one-on-one, once a victor is decided he has no break until the third person comes in. Finally, a fourth
Scott Levy: Mark Haskins, Go Shiozaki, Tyson Dux and my man- Dean Ambrose.
Joey Styles: The four of them are in the ring with Kimberley Albrecht. Each man will draw a straw, the longest getting the 4th spot the shortest the first and so on. Obviously, Scott, it will be a disadvantage if your stuck number one or two…

Kimberley Albrecht stands with four of the MLW superstars surrounding her. She introduces the crowd to their main event tonight, and has four straws available. Tyson Dux draws the shortest straw while Dean Ambrose draws the longest. The gauntlet will start with Tyson Dux against Mark Haskins.

Match 1: Adam Pearce def. Tyson Kidd via Pinfall

Joey Styles: Two of the top three in voting to see who fights Randy Orton next week in Round One of the World Title tournament are against each other tonight.

Pearce and Kidd battle in a great match, with contrasting styles of a ring veteran Adam Pearce and high flying Tyson Kidd. It was a teeter-totter match, both men getting the upperhand and the crowd was treated to several near falls. In the end, Pearce dropped Kidd in the Rack Bomb crushing Kidd and getting the pinfall.

Segment 1: Hell Hath No Fury…

Randy Orton stands in the back of the Pepsi Center, dressed in street clothes. He is met by Cherry Bomb who does not look like she is in a good mood. Randy Orton who was standing in a doorway, steps aside and motions her to pass but instead Cherry Bomb confronts him about leaving the ring last week. Randy said that it was “no big deal, he forgives her”… to the “oouuu” of the crowd. Cherry reminds him that he left her alone in the ring with two psychos and he reminds her that she attacked him. Cherry said that she hopes she wins the votes so that she can put Orton in his place.

Segment 2: When The Boss Is Here

Sitting behind a makeshift desk, Shane Douglas is sitting and looking through his iPad. A staff member walks in without knocking and Douglas questions why he didn’t knock. The staff member turns to leave and Douglas asks him what he wants and he says he is passing a message that Mr. Howard Cooper is en route.

Match 2: James Storm def. Chris Hero via Pinfall

This match between two big men went back and forth. At one point, the action spilled to the outside where Chris Hero powerbombed Storm over the protection rails and into the Denver crowd. Hero slid in the ring and waited for Storm to be counted out but he rolled in at 9 seconds. When Hero tried to continue to mount an offence Storm hit the Superkick out of nowhere. James Storm won the match via pinfall leaving Hero the loser.

Segment 3: Runs in the Family

The crowd erupts as Colt Cabana comes to the ring. He talks about his journey the past four weeks. He says that he did not come here just to be on a roster but to be a Champion. He calls out his enemy and Television Champion Teddy Hart but instead it is MsChif who responds. She cuts a great heel promo mocking Cabana and the Denver crowd. He wonders where Hart is, and she says that he couldn’t make it tonight. Cabana questions how the Televiison Champion could miss a Televised event and than says “it runs in the family, I guess”. And says everyone knows that Harts never stick with their commitments. Cabana wants a title shot next week and MsChif says that Hart will be here and there will be a match.

Segment 4: I Don’t Fight Girls

Opening the door, Randy Orton interrupts a phone call that Shane Douglas was on. Douglas once again was teasing the “new Franchise” talking about the open door to the tournament before Orton interrupted. Randy tells Douglas that he will not accept a match against Cherry Bomb if she is voted in. Douglas says that Orton can back out of the tournament if he wanted. Douglas leaves the office to “meet a friend” and Randy is left looking like he is pondering

Match 3: Chris Masters def. Taj Black via Submission

A filler match clearly, that ends with Chris Masters used the Swinging Full Nelson and Taj Black tapped out immediately.

Segment 5: We’ve Travelled This Road Before

Nick Nemeth is standing in the back looking in a mirror when Bobby Lashley walks up to him. Nick Nemeth barely recognizes Lashley’s attendance. Lashley grabs Nemeth and slams him against the wall. Lashley said that for Round Two he will not put up with any games. Nick smiles and pushes Lashley’s hands off and said he has “travelled this road before and Lashley already lost once”. Nemeth goes to leave when Bobby Lashley catches him from behind with a forearm and both men begin to fight as security guards begin to break the two stars up.

Segment 6: Job Performance Review

Kimberley Albrecht stands by a limo as Kevin Nash steps out. Shane Douglas ran to meet the limo, and while en route he bumped into William Gwynn and Douglas yells at him to get out of the way. Gwynn tries to ask him if he has a match tonight and Douglas tells Gwynn that he is lucky to have a job. Douglas is shocked to see Nash, instead of the CEO. Nash asks Douglas who he thinks he is to have a meeting with the CEO. Nash berates Douglas and says that he never liked him. Douglas tells Nash to go “f**k himself” and turns to leave. Nash tells him that the “next Franchise” has to earn his spots like anyone else but Douglas keeps leaving.

Main Event
Gauntlet Match for Extreme Championship: Tyson Dux outlasts Three Others

The show was left with 30 minutes for a Main Event that could either captivate the fans or lose them. Tyson Dux and Mark Haskins battled for 10 minutes, there are no rules in this gauntlet and chairs were used in this battle. The crowd was treated to one near fall after Haskins hit his Pumphandle Piledriver but Dux kicked out. Dux, who was busted open above his right eye, was able to lock on the Sin City Clutch leaving Haskins to tap out. With no break other than a short commercial, Go Shiozaki came to the ring. Dux was exhausted and had little offense for most of this battle. Shiozaki and Dux spilled out to the crowd and the fans were on their feet for this. Match. Dux had the crowd cheering for him as he was the clear underdog. He kicked out four times and refused to submit to a piledriver on the steps in the crowd. Dux was tossed into the ring, and Shiozaki brought in a baseball bat but before being able to use it Dux hit a quick trip and then locked on the Sin City Clutch again.

Tyson was blood stained, weary, and exhausted yet fans were chanting “DUX! DUX!” … as the commercial break ended, Dean Ambrose made his way to the ring. Instead of sitting in the ring this time the announcers were shocked that Dux ran out to the aisle with a bat and attacked. Dux brought the bat and crushed Ambrose in the gut and across the back. Dux drug Ambrose to the backstage area and both men battled out in the arena hallways. Ambrose was able to get the upperhand on the exhausted Dux. Ambrose dragged Dux across hallways and into the public area throwing Dux into a popcorn stand and into a magazine rack. Crowds formed in the hallways as officials struggled to keep order. Ambrose pushed Dux to outside in the cool, crisp evening in Denver. Dux blocked the Midnight Special and shocked Ambrose with a roll-up as the ref slid into position and counted a three. Dux won, and the final shot of the night was Dux lying on the cement, blood pouring from his face and the Extreme Championship laid across his abdomen.