Hello fans and welcome to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter. Tonight’s show is what we call the “Go Home” show which is the final show that the talent has to bring attention to our next PPV…in this case, it’s Meltdown that is taking place on July 4th. Since there is a lot to cover, let’s get right to the show.
The HCW ring is adorned with a black
carpet and a table in the center, covered in contracts. The crowd buzzes with
anticipation as Mr. X, the Wicked Prophet and the World Champion, the Banker,
all step into the ring. Moments later,
Jack Lumber's music hits, and the crowd erupts in cheers. Jack makes his way to
the ring, pausing to high-five fans and showing his trademark smile.
GM Max McGillicutty:
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the contract signing for the upcoming Fatal
Four-Way match for the HCW World Championship! Introducing first, the HCW World
Champion, the Banker!
Boos fill the arena as the Banker
smugly raises his championship belt, draped in an expensive suit.
GM Max McGillicutty: And
his challengers, the Wicked Prophet, Mr. X, and the man of the people, Jack
Lumber!
Jack Lumber enters the ring, shaking
hands with the HCW official overseeing the contract signing. He stands tall, facing
his adversaries with unflinching determination.
Banker: (smirking) Jack,
it's almost admirable how you keep coming back for more. But let's face it, in
a Fatal Four-Way, you're outnumbered and outclassed. Just sign the contract and
accept your fate.
Jack Lumber: (grinning)
Banker, I've faced tougher odds than this and come out on top. I’m here to give
the fans what they want: a real fight!
The crowd roars in approval as Jack
takes the pen, ready to sign the contract. The tension in the ring is palpable.
Wicked Prophet: (leaning
in) You think you can handle all of us, Jack? You're delusional. This contract
is just a formality. Your defeat is inevitable.
Prophet signs the contract.
Mr. X: (coldly) Once you
sign that paper, you're stepping into a world of pain, Lumber. We’ll make sure
you regret this. Mr. X signs the
contract.
Jack pauses, looking each of his
opponents in the eye before signing the contract with a flourish. He slides the
contract towards the Banker, who hesitates before signing as well.
Banker: (signing the
contract) You just made the biggest mistake of your life, Jack. Enjoy your
moment in the spotlight because it’s all downhill from here.
As soon as the Banker finishes
signing, Wicked Prophet and Mr. X suddenly attack Jack Lumber. The crowd erupts
in boos and shock as the two heels pummel Jack, but Jack fights back valiantly,
landing punches and kicks. The Banker steps back, watching with a sinister
grin.
Banker: (shouting over the
chaos) This is just a preview of what's to come, Jack!
Jack manages to fend off Mr. X,
sending him reeling with a powerful clothesline, but the Wicked Prophet grabs
him from behind. Just as things look dire for Jack, he breaks free and delivers
a devastating uppercut to the Wicked Prophet. The crowd is on their feet,
cheering for Jack's resilience.
Suddenly, the Banker joins the fray,
blindsiding Jack with a brutal championship belt shot to the head. Jack
staggers but doesn't fall, standing his ground defiantly. The heels regroup,
circling Jack.
Max McGillicutty:
(yelling) Security! Get in there!
Security rushes to the ring, pulling
the Banker, Wicked Prophet, and Mr. X away from Jack Lumber. The crowd chants
Jack’s name as he stands tall, blood trickling from a cut on his forehead, but
his spirit unbroken.
Jack Lumber: (breathing
heavily, pointing at the Banker) This isn’t over, ANY OF YOU. At the Fatal
Four-Way, I’m taking that title and there’s nothing any of you can do to stop
me!
The segment ends with Jack Lumber
raising his fists to the cheering crowd, while the Banker and the others
retreat, plotting their next move. The tension is set for an explosive Fatal
Four-Way showdown at the upcoming event.
Max reminds us
that in order for the Banker to lose the title, he must be pinned or
submit. He will not lose the title
otherwise. But in a precursor to that, all
four men will be wrestling tonight in a mixed tag team match which is sure to
be explosive.
The HCW ring is still buzzing with
the aftermath of the intense confrontation between Jack Lumber and his
adversaries. GM Max McGillicutty stands tall in the center, microphone in hand,
ready to announce the next monumental event.
GM Max McGillicutty:
Ladies and gentlemen of HCW! What you just witnessed was pure intensity, but
now, let's move on to our next big showdown! Coming up next is the contract
signing between our reigning Ladies Champion, Luciana Albano, and her
challenger, the powerhouse face, Korbi Kong!
The crowd erupts with excitement as
Luciana Albano's entrance music fills the arena. She steps out, flanked by her
manager Pierre Boulay, exuding confidence and arrogance. The fans greet her
with a mix of boos and disdain.
GM Max McGillicutty: And
now, making her way to the ring, accompanied by her manager Pierre Boulay, the
current HCW Ladies Champion, Luciana Albano!
Luciana flashes a smirk towards the
audience, holding her championship belt high above her head. Pierre Boulay
whispers something in her ear, and she nods, acknowledging his support.
GM Max McGillicutty: And
her opponent, a fan favorite and an unstoppable force in the ring, Korbi Kong!
The arena shakes with cheers and
applause as Korbi Kong's music hits. She enters with a confident stride,
wearing her trademark smile and engaging with the fans along the way. The crowd
chants her name, showing their overwhelming support. Korbi makes her way to the ring, ready to
seize her opportunity at the championship gold!
Korbi steps into the ring, standing
tall opposite Luciana Albano. The tension between them is palpable as they both
take their places at the contract signing table. GM Max McGillicutty stands
between them, ensuring things remain civil.
GM Max McGillicutty:
Luciana, Korbi, this is a monumental moment for HCW. Luciana, as the champion,
you've held the title with tenacity and cunning. Korbi, you've earned this
opportunity with your incredible skill and the heart of a true champion.
Luciana smirks confidently, while
Korbi nods, focusing intently on the contract before her.
GM Max McGillicutty: Let's
make this official. Luciana, please sign first.
Luciana picks up the pen, signing
the contract with a flourish. She slides it across the table towards Korbi, who
picks it up without hesitation.
GM Max McGillicutty: And
now, Korbi Kong, your turn.
Korbi signs the contract decisively,
her eyes never leaving Luciana's. The crowd erupts once again, sensing the
impending clash for the championship.
GM Max McGillicutty: It's
official, folks! Luciana Albano defending her title against Korbi Kong at our
next HCW event Meltdown and as a reminder, it will take place, like all the
matches, inside a Hell in a Cell! But before we go, any final words?
Luciana raises the microphone to her
lips, ready to deliver a biting remark, but Korbi interrupts.
Korbi Kong: Luciana,
you've had your time with that belt, but now it's time for a change. I've heard
the fans loud and clear—they're ready for a champion who fights with honor and
respect. At Meltdown, I'm bringing everything I've got, and I'm taking that
title from you!
The crowd roars with approval,
rallying behind Korbi Kong's words of determination and sportsmanship.
Luciana's expression darkens slightly, clearly taken aback by the overwhelming
support for her challenger.
Luciana Albano: (with a
sneer) You think you can take this title from me, Korbi? Dream on. I'm not just
a champion; I'm the standard bearer of excellence in HCW. You may have the fans
on your side now, but in the ring, it's just you and me. And when it's all said
and done, I'll still be standing tall with my title!
The tension in the ring is palpable
as the segment concludes. Korbi stares down Luciana with unwavering resolve,
while Luciana and Pierre Boulay retreat, plotting their strategy for the
upcoming battle. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown between two
formidable competitors, with the HCW Ladies Championship on the line.
Max
leaves the ring, thanking the fans for their support and invites those not able
to attend Meltdown in person, to enjoy it in the comfort of their homes on
PPV. The ring is cleaned up and we are
ready for our first match.
Match #1: Col. Flagg vs Duke Knight.
In a high-energy clash, Duke Knight
faced off against the devious Col. Flagg. Right from the bell, Duke dominated
with a series of powerful running clotheslines, scoring consistently and
keeping Flagg on the defensive. Despite a few moments of reprisal from Flagg,
including a patriotic inverted slam that nearly secured a pin, Duke's
resilience shone through. Duke's relentless offense, featuring chops to the
chest and dropkicks, gradually wore down Flagg's defenses. A thrilling moment
came when Duke executed a flawless Shooting Star Press, almost clinching the
victory except Flagg somehow got his foot on the bottom rope. However, it was a
final running clothesline that sealed the deal, allowing Duke to pin Flagg for
the three-count.
As Duke celebrated his hard-fought
victory, Tommy "the Morningstar" Sullivan ambushed him, leading to a
brawl that spilled up the ramp and into the backstage area. Meanwhile, Zack
"the Commando" Brown stormed the ring to confront Flagg, but the
cunning heel turned the tables, sending Brown crashing through a table. The match
ended with Duke's triumph marred by chaos and the Commando needing to be helped
to the back leaving the fans eager for the next chapter in these intense
rivalries.
Backstage,
the Rich Athlete and his manager Ruth Heartless are preparing for their match
coming up next. The Rich Athlete
questions why he is not main eventing the Meltdown PPV as only someone of his
caliber should. Ruth responds that this
PPV is all about the violence that is beneath the Rich Athlete and he should
not sully himself on a show that is on par with a normal house show. (This elicited major disapproval from the
fans). The one she has her eye on is August’s
Reign of Champions show and she plans on having Rich Athlete dominate that
one. He smiles and nods his head. “The work of a true genius.” They then head to the ring for their match.
Match #2: The Rich Athlete vs Noah ‘High Flyer’ Murphy
Noah
Murphy comes out first to a pop from the crowd.
His music is abruptly cut off and the Rich Athlete’s plays. He comes out on stage in his elaborate robe
and raises his hands high. The fans boo
the crap out of him. Ruth has a
microphone and tells the fans to shut their holes and show proper respect for
the Rich Athlete. This only incited the
fans all the more. The Rich Athlete
shakes his head in disbelief and they head to the ring. Ruth enters followed by RA. He took off his robe and handed it to the ring
attendant telling him he will tear his head off if anything happens to that
robe. The bell rings and this one
begins. Noah surprised the Rich Athlete
by dominating the beginning of the match.
Noah got hurled out of the ring to break the momentum and RA conferred
with Ruth. Ruth sprays something in
Noah’s eyes temporarily blinding him.
Rich Athlete nailed some chops
(WOOOO) and went for a choke but Noah nullified it. Rich Athlete reverse a headlock and hit the
Seven Figure Suplex and went for a pin but Noah kicked right out. RA hit the Million Dollar Kneedrop and went
for the pin again and got angry for the slow count from the ref who also got
admonished by Ruth. Ruth then really
earned her paycheck getting involved with spraying something in Noah’s face,
distracting him (when he could see again) with her beauty and then verbally
antagonized him. Rich Athlete decided he
had enough and choked out Noah and then finally made the cover getting the
1-2-3. The Rich Athlete gets the win in
21 minutes and the fans are livid. They
tried to call him out on cheating but he just mocked them and made his way to
the back.
Backstage,
we are with Mr. X and the Wicked Prophet for an interview. Prophet says that tonight, they will be
dealing Jack a 2/7 – the worst hand in poker.
After that, they will demolish him and make sure that he doesn’t make it
to the PPV. Mr. X chimes in and reminds
Prophet that tonight, they have an uneasy alliance to take out Jack Lumber and
weaken the World Champion the Banker but Mr. X says “Make no mistake, I am
walking out of the PPV as the World Champion” and then walks off. The Wicked Prophet mutters “I guess we’ll see
about that.”
Match #3: Korbi Kong vs Leslie Grimes.
Leslie
Grimes makes her way out first to a decent reaction from the crowd however when
“KORBI KONG SMASH” resonated from the speakers, the fans went ape-shit. Korbi took a moment to soak in the cheering
from the fans and then made her way to the ring. She climbed in and got up on the 2nd
turnbuckle and held her arms high and the fans popped even louder. She stepped down and was ready to begin the
match until the Ladies Champion Luciana Albano came out and while glaring at
Korbi, she went to sit at commentary.
Korbi and Leslie shook hands and the match began.
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In the 1st minute of the match: =====
Korbi Kong
(f) executes a RUNNING CLOTHESLINE....
Leslie
Grimes (f) executes a LOU THESZ PRESS....
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In the 2nd minute of the match: =====
Korbi Kong
(f) executes a RUNNING CLOTHESLINE....
Leslie Grimes
(f) executes a HAIR MARE....
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In the 3rd minute of the match: =====
Leslie
Grimes (f) executes a MOONSAULT FROM TOP ROPE....
Korbi Kong
(f) attempts to defend against MOONSAULT FROM TOP ROPE but is unsuccessful.
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In the 4th minute of the match: =====
Korbi Kong
(f) executes a SCOOP POWERSLAM....
Leslie
Grimes (f) neutralizes SCOOP POWERSLAM.
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In the 5th minute of the match: =====
Korbi Kong
(f) executes a REAR CHIN LOCK....
Leslie
Grimes (f) executes a ROLL-UP....
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In the 6th minute of the match: =====
Korbi Kong
(f) executes a SCOOP POWERSLAM....
Leslie
Grimes (f) attempts to defend against SCOOP POWERSLAM but is unsuccessful.
Korbi
Kong (f) is attempting a pin!!!
1...2...(Luciana
rushes over and holds Leslie’s leg down so she can’t kick out)…3
Leslie
Grimes (f) was pinned by Korbi Kong (f)!!!
Korbi
Kong (f) wins with a SCOOP POWERSLAM over Leslie Grimes (f)!!!
Korbi
gets the win as we go into the PPV.
Leslie questions Korbi if she had Luciana interfere on her behalf and
Korbi tells her she had nothing to do with it.
Luciana gets on the ring apron and begins mocking them both. Korbi and Leslie look at each other and
simultaneously hit Luciana with a dropkick sending her sprawling from the ring
apron. The champion grabbed her belt
and, muttering under her breath, made her way to the back. Korbi and Leslie shook hands and left the
ring.
Backstage,
the World Champion the Banker and Jack Lumber are being interviewed. Jack says that Mr. X has become as big of a
thorn in his side as Wicked Prophet is.
Jack says that at Meltdown, the removes that thorn and luck willing,
wins the World Title. The Banker
interrupts him reminding him that HE (the Bnaker) has to be pinned or submitted
in order to lose the title. He has no
plans on that happening. The Banker
doesn’t think much of Prophet or Mr. X and that is the ONLY reason he’s
aligning himself with Jack tonight. At
the PPV, it is every man for themselves and he will leave the PPV as
champion. The Bankers walks off and Jack
eventually follows.
Match #4: Luna Shadow vs Chloe Parker in a specialty
match
Chloe
Parker came out first to massive boos from the fans. She didn’t seem to care and even stopped and
jaw jacked with a few on her way to the ring.
She got into the squared circle and continued to rile up the fans. The music changed and out comes Luna
Shadow. Luna gets a solid pop and rushes
down to the ring. Chloe bailed out and
refused to get back into the ring until Luna would back up. Luna had enough and jumped out of the ring
and chased Chloe around the ring. Both
women finally ended up in the ring and the ref announced that this would be a
no-holds-bared Soda City (since we are in Columbia) Street Fight.
In a highly
anticipated Soda City Street Fight, Luna Shadow faced off against Chloe Parker,
seeking vengeance for her injured hand. The match began with Chloe quickly
reversing Luna's Celestial Elbow Drop and executing a Double Underhook
Suplex. Despite the setback, Luna fought
back neutralizing Chloe's DDT.
Luna continued
to gain momentum with a powerful Twilight Powerbomb, turning the tide in her
favor. The match seesawed back and forth, with Luna neutralizing another of
Chloe's Piledrivers and Chloe executing a Demonic Driver right after. Luna's spectacular Midnight Moonsault catapulted
her momentum, but Chloe kept pace with her own Double Underhook Suplex.
As the
minutes ticked by, the intensity escalated. Luna's Eclipse Dropkick and Chloe's
Triple Vertical Suplex highlighted their skills. Luna dramatically cracked a
ketchup bottle over Chloe's head in the eighth minute, drawing blood and nearly
securing a pinfall. However, Chloe resiliently kicked out.
The match
continued with both wrestlers exchanging brutal moves, including Luna's
Starafall DDTs and Chloe's relentless Running Cutters. Near the end, Luna
trapped Chloe in the Abyssal Lock multiple times, testing Chloe's endurance.
Finally, in the 29th minute, Luna executed another Abyssal Lock, forcing Chloe
to submit and securing a hard-fought victory.
Luna
Shadow gets the win and the ref holds her hand high. Chloe is not done though and grabs a kendo
stick from under the ring and begins smacking Luna with it, raising welts on
her arms and legs. Luna wrestled the
kendo stick away from Chloe and again, locked her in the Abyssal Lock and Chloe
was slapping the mat hard (tapping out) but the match was already over. 3 refs ended up having to pry Luna off of
Chloe. The fans pop as Luna got a
well-deserved win and a measure of revenge.
We, however, are not sure this is over yet.
Match #5: The Main Event: Jack Lumber & the Banker vs Mr. X and the
Wicked Prophet
In the Main Event of the evening,
tensions reached a boiling point as World Champion The Banker reluctantly
teamed up with fan-favorite Jack Lumber against the devious Mr. X and the
sinister Wicked Prophet. With the upcoming Fatal Four Way match at the Meltdown
PPV, all four men knew this was their last chance to gain momentum, and none of
them held back. From the outset, the ring was ablaze with action as Jack Lumber
and Mr. X exchanged powerful moves, each determined to prove their dominance.
Jack Lumber showcased his incredible strength with a Yukon Bodyslam, while Mr.
X retaliated with his technical prowess, executing a slick Hip Roll.
As the match unfolded, alliances
were tested. The Banker and Jack Lumber managed to temporarily put aside their
differences, delivering punishing double-team maneuvers like the Late Charge
Con-Chair-To and the Tax Audit Turnbuckle Thrust. The crowd erupted, torn
between cheering for the unlikely team and booing the opportunistic heels. The
Wicked Prophet and Mr. X, however, were relentless, using underhanded tactics
and double-team assaults to keep the pressure on their opponents. With moves
like Baptism of Fire and Sugar Cane Sleeper, they showed no mercy, leaving Jack
Lumber reeling.
Midway through the match, the action
intensified. Jack Lumber, battling fatigue and the cunning of his adversaries,
executed a stunning Timberrrrr that brought the audience to their feet, nearly
securing a pinfall. Yet, the cohesive unit of Mr. X and the Wicked Prophet
proved formidable, countering with high-impact moves that left the fans on the
edge of their seats. As Jack Lumber tagged in The Banker, the champion launched
a furious offensive, hitting a Repossession Rib-Buster that showcased his
tenacity and skill.
In the final minutes, chaos erupted.
Jack Lumber and Mr. X turned their focus onto each other, igniting a fierce
personal rivalry that overshadowed their team efforts. This allowed the Wicked
Prophet to strike, capitalizing on the disarray with a brutal Unrighteous
Dominion on The Banker. The crowd was electrified as the Prophet pinned the
champion, securing a dramatic victory. The fallout from this match not only set
the stage for the upcoming PPV but promised an explosive and unpredictable
Fatal Four Way showdown.
The
Wicked Prophet stood tall and the fans eventually returned to booing him. He stood there, arms outstretched, soaking it
all in and promising THIS would be the outcome in 5 days.
The
PPV is up next so stay tuned.
