Hello fans and welcome back to another installment of the HCW Wrestling Newsletter. Tonight is our go home show – the final show before our House of Horrors PPV on Halloween. Owen Zestwell has been demanding a rematch against the Flaggship. Col. Flagg has stated that if Owen can defeat Rex Rampage tonight, he will agree to fight them at the PPV. The Morningstar also known as Hell’s Fang will be in action tonight but the Hardcore title won’t be on the line. In our main event, the Heritage Womens Championship will be defended when champion Luciana Albano takes on Goldie Locks but she needs to have eyes in the back of her head as Ashley “Diamond” Summers has stated she is coming for that title. We have all this and more so let’s get this show started.
[Scene: GM Max McGillicutty's Office]
The room is dimly lit, reflecting the
tension that fills the air. Count Vlad, draped in his dark, regal attire,
stands with an air of unyielding confidence. GM Max McGillicutty, a stern look
on his face, sits behind his desk, fingers steepled as he leans forward.
Max McGillicutty: Vlad, I’ve asked you here because things are getting out of hand.
Fans are confused, and so am I. What's going on with these different Dr. Red
Fangs?
Count Vlad smirks, his eyes glinting with
an unsettling calmness.
Count Vlad: Max, Max, Max... the Multiverse is a mysterious place. What you see,
what you hear... it's all part of a grand design. Trust me, all will be
revealed in due time. Patience, dear GM.
Max slams his hand on the desk, standing
up to face Vlad.
Max McGillicutty: Patience? The HCW fans deserve answers, and they deserve them now!
Vlad steps closer, his voice dropping to
a menacing whisper.
Count Vlad: Control is an illusion, Max. The Dark Dominion follows my direction.
The rest, they will come to understand soon enough. The Multiverse holds many
secrets, and I am merely its humble messenger. Trust in the Dominion... or face
the chaos it brings.
Vlad turns and exits the office, leaving
Max glaring after him, frustration boiling over.
[Scene: Ringside Announcers' Commentary]
The camera cuts to Johnny 'the Hammer'
Harris and Mike 'the Voice' Johnson at the announcers' table, both looking
perplexed.
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: Well, that was something, Mike. Count Vlad's cryptic messages are
doing nothing to clear up the confusion around Dr. Red Fang's identity.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: You're right, Hammer. Vlad's playing mind games, not just with the
fans, but with the entire HCW roster. The Multiverse angle... it’s enough to
make your head spin! Is this all part of a larger plan that we are not aware
of?
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: It sure looks that way. Vlad's got everyone questioning what's real
and what isn't. If he keeps this up, the Dark Dominion could very well
destabilize everything we've built here.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: And let's not forget, Hammer, that we've got top fan favorites like
Jack Lumber and Korbi Kong who could be targets for Vlad's machinations. The
fate of HCW hangs in the balance, and I have a feeling we’re in for a wild
ride.
Johnny 'the
Hammer' Harris: Absolutely, Mike.
Fans, stay tuned. If there's one thing we know, it’s that in HCW, anything can
happen. And with Vlad pulling the strings, expect the unexpected.
Match
#1: Rafael ‘Rafa’ Castillo vs The Morningstar
w/ Count Vlad
Count Vlad and
Hell’s Fang come out to massive booing from the crowd. They immediately make their way to the ring
ignoring the fans. Rafa Castillo comes
out next to a nice pop from the crowd.
He shakes hands with the fans and makes his way into the ring.
=====
In the 1st minute of the match: =====
The Morningstar executes a Muta Lock.
Rafael 'Rafa' Castillo attempts to defend
against Muta Lock but is unsuccessful.
The Morningstar straps in the Muta Lock.
Rafael 'Rafa' Castillo does not submit!
=====
In the 2nd minute of the match: =====
Rafael 'Rafa' Castillo executes a
Enzuigiri.
Count Vlad motions to just end the match.
The Morningstar executes a Muta Lock.
The Morningstar straps in the Muta Lock.
Rafael 'Rafa' Castillo submits!!!
The Morningstar wins with a Muta Lock
over Rafael 'Rafa' Castillo!!!
This match is over
before the Morningstar even broke a sweat.
He hurls Rafa out of the ring and stands tall with Count Vlad. Vlad motions for Hell’s Fang to take a seat
at ringside. The Morningstar goes to
have a seat when he is attacked from behind by ‘the Alaskan Wildman’ Jax
Brenner. Jax and Hell’s Fang brawled
until security got them separated. Jax
demanded a rematch for the Hardcore title and against Count Vlad’s wishes, the
Morningstar granted it. Jax, seemingly
satisfied for now, left but Hell’s Fang was not and he attacked Jax and the two
fought all the way to the back with security trying to break the two of them
up.
Leiton Snake comes
down accompanied by his Snake Pit brethren, Tobias and Niven. The trio head to the ring to a mixed reaction
from the crowd. The Snake Pit has no
love loss for the Dark Dominion and Leiton wants the extra protection. Leiton gets in the ring and takes a mic. He calls out ‘Terror Fang’ Wilber Townsend
and says he wants him tonight. Count
Vlad says no and says he can have this man instead. Nightfang, one half of the Fangs of Despair,
comes out to massive booing from the crowd.
He gets into the ring and confers with Count Vlad and then the match
begins.
Match #2:
Nightfang w/ Count Vlad vs Leiton Snake
In a thrilling match between Dark
Dominion’s Nightfang and Snake Pit’s Leiton Snake, the action was intense from
the start. Nightfang began with a powerful dropkick out of the ring, but Leiton
Snake quickly responded with a diving somersault neckbreaker. Nightfang’s
relentless Vampire Lunge proved difficult for Leiton Snake to counter, leading
to several successful hits.
Despite absorbing significant punishment,
Leiton Snake managed to execute impressive moves like the springboard diving
high knee and the buckle bomb. The match saw a series of back-and-forth
attacks, with Nightfang utilizing his Spider Web Leglock and Flying Elbow Ram,
while Leiton Snake delivered a pedigree facebuster and multiple buckle bombs.
Count Vlad’s interference added another
layer of complexity, with moves like “Give Foe the Evil Eye” and “Psyche Up
Protégé” impacting the flow of the match. Nightfang’s attempts at pinning
Leiton Snake were numerous, but Leiton Snake showed resilience, kicking out
multiple times.
Johnny ‘the Hammer’ Harris: “Nightfang is really bringing the heat tonight, Mike! That Vampire
Lunge is devastating!”
Mike ‘the Voice’ Johnson: “Absolutely, Johnny. But don’t count Leiton Snake out just yet. He’s
taken a lot of punishment but keeps bouncing back with those high-impact
moves.”
Just before Nightfang could secure the
win, Dark Dominion members Beastfang, Terror Fang, and Dr. Red Fang stormed the
ring. Beastfang and Dr. Red Fang swiftly took out Niven and Tobias Snake,
clearing the way for Nightfang. With the referee distracted by Nightfang,
Terror Fang (Wilber Townsend) seized the opportunity and delivered a brutal
chair shot to Leiton Snake, knocking him out cold.
Nightfang then executed a shoulder smash,
leading to a successful pin.
Johnny ‘the Hammer’ Harris: “Nightfang with the shoulder smash! He’s going for the pin!”
Mike ‘the Voice’ Johnson: “1…2…3! Nightfang wins! What a match!”
After the match, Terror Fang grabbed the
microphone and addressed the crowd.
Terror Fang: “Leiton, you think you can stand against the Dark Dominion? At the
PPV, I’ll show you what
true terror is. I accept your challenge!”
Nightfang emerged victorious, showcasing
his dominance and strategic prowess in the ring. The team collectively left
after the match. Niven and Tobias helped
Leiton to the back. He was steaming.
Col. Samuel Flagg
comes out first with Rex Rampage and is booed heavily. Flagg tells the fans to shut their pie holes
and sit down and listen to him. That
infuriated them all the more. Flagg
manages to get in the reminder that if the Orange Fusion Force wants them in a
match, Owen Zestwell must defeat the beast Rex Rampage here and now. Rex heads to the ring and Flagg goes to sit
at commentary.
Owen Zestwell
comes out to a huge pop from the crowd.
Julius Squeezer is with him providing backup against any Flagg
interference.
Match #3: Owen
‘Orange Fury’ Zestwell vs Rex Rampage.
===== In
the 1st minute of the match: =====
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell executes a Side Headlock.
Rex Rampage neutralizes Side Headlock.
===== In
the 2nd minute of the match: =====
Rex Rampage executes a PILEDRIVER.
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell attempts to defend against
PILEDRIVER but is unsuccessful.
===== In
the 3rd minute of the match: =====
Rex Rampage executes a THROW OUT OF RING.
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell is on the outside. He held the top rope so he didn’t fall to the
floor. The ref begins the count.
1...2...
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell makes it back into the ring at
the 2 count.
Col. Flagg tries to interfere but Owen reverses a whip to
the ropes and hurls Rex Rampage right into Flagg. Flagg falls off the ring apron and is
yelling. Flagg turns around and Julius
Squeezer is there and NAILS him with a spear.
Rex turns around…
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell executes a Orange Squeeze.
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell straps in the Orange Squeeze.
Rex Rampage submits!!!
Owen 'Orange Fury' Zestwell wins with a Orange Squeeze over
Rex Rampage!!!
Owen Zestwell gets
the win and dumps Rex to the outside.
Julius joins him in the ring and stands tall. Owen says that their match at the PPV will be
inside of a steel cage. The crowd
pops. Flagg and Rampage curse at the
Orange Fusion Force and go backstage.
Julius and Owen leave shortly thereafter.
Zack ‘the
Commando’ Brown comes out to a huge pop from the crowd. He has a satchel that includes his contract
for the US title anytime he wants. He
smiles as he heads to the ring. He
places the satchel on the ring apron and readies for his match.
The music changes
and out comes ‘Vicious’ Vinnie Albano w/ Pierre Boulay. The crowd boos them heavily. Vinnie gets into the ring and is ready for
this match.
Match #4: ‘Vicious’
Vinnie Albano w/ Pierre Boulay vs Zack ‘the Commando’ Brown
===== In
the 1st minute of the match: =====
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano executes a PULL HAIR.
Zack "Commando' Brown attempts to defend against PULL
HAIR but is unsuccessful.
===== In
the 2nd minute of the match: =====
Zack "Commando' Brown executes a Throw out of Ring.
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano absorbs the punishment.
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano is on the outside. The ref begins
the count.
1...2...3...4...5...
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano makes it back into the ring at the 5
count.
===== In
the 3rd minute of the match: =====
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano executes a PULL HAIR.
Zack "Commando' Brown executes a Lawman Lariat.
===== In
the 4th minute of the match: =====
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano executes a TAUNT AND TEASE.
Zack "Commando' Brown executes a Powerbomb.
===== In
the 5th minute of the match: =====
Zack "Commando' Brown executes a Bossman Slam.
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano attempts to defend against Bossman
Slam but is unsuccessful.
===== In
the 6th minute of the match: =====
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano executes a THROW OUT OF RING.
Zack "Commando' Brown attempts to defend against THROW
OUT OF RING but is unsuccessful.
Just then, the US Champion, the Rich Athlete rushes down and
grabs the satchel with the open contract in it and he hightails it to the
back. Brown sees him and goes chasing
after him.
Zack "Commando' Brown is on the outside. The ref begins
the count.
1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10
Zack "Commando' Brown is counted out!!!
'Vicious' Vinnie Albano wins with a THROW OUT OF RING -
Count Out over Zack "Commando' Brown!!!
Vinnie and Pierre
celebrate the win but then Zack comes back out and stands on stage. He says that the Rich Athlete’s IQ must be a
few digits short as he stole an empty satchel.
He holds up the contract and says that he is coming for his rematch. The fans pop.
Match #5: Steel
Justice vs the 5th Column
The match kicked off with Alex
"Skyhawk" Justice and Baron von Blood locking up in the center of the
ring. The power struggle between the two set the tone for a hard-hitting contest.
Justice’s speed and agility contrasted with von Blood’s raw power, but Justice
managed to gain control with a series of high-flying maneuvers, bringing the
crowd to their feet.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Steel Justice is showing exactly why they’re a fan-favorite!
Skyhawk Justice is soaring!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "But don’t count out the 5th Column, Mike. Baron Von Blood is
like a freight train, and Zimmerman is the brains behind the operation!"
The tides turned when Zimmerman
interfered, cutting off Chrisari as he tried to tag in. The 5th Column then
took control, isolating Chrisari in their corner. Zimmerman’s methodical
offense, combined with von Blood’s brutal strikes, had Chrisari reeling, but
the Raven Archer wouldn’t go down without a fight.
Chrisari finally broke free with a
missile dropkick, tagging in Justice, who came in like a house of fire, taking
down both members of the 5th Column with a flurry of punches and kicks. Justice
hit Zimmerman with a flying crossbody, nearly getting the pin, but von Blood
broke it up at the last second.
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "Look at this! Steel Justice is on fire!"
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "They’ve got all the momentum, Hammer! One big move could seal
the deal!"
In a chaotic sequence, Chrisari tagged in
and delivered his signature "Raven's Flight" springboard elbow drop
on Zimmerman while Justice dove to the outside, taking out von Blood. Chrisari
covered Zimmerman for the win, and Steel Justice celebrated their hard-fought
victory in front of a roaring crowd.
Just as Steel Justice began to bask in
the victory, the arena lights dimmed, and the Undisputed Tag Team Champions,
the New Sicilians—Dirty Dick Albano and Vicious Vinnie Albano—rushed the ring
from the crowd, blindsiding both Justice and Chrisari.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Wait a minute! It’s the New Sicilians! What are they doing
here?!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "This is chaos, Mike! They’re not even scheduled to be out
here!"
Dirty Dick leveled Justice with a devastating
clothesline, while Vicious Vinnie delivered a brutal spinebuster to Chrisari.
With both members of Steel Justice down, the New Sicilians stood tall, their
manager Pierre Boulay joining them in the ring to gloat over the fallen
challengers.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "What a disgusting display by the New Sicilians! These cowards
waited until after the match to strike!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "They’re sending a message, Mike. Steel Justice knows what they
are in for when they face the Undisputed Tag Team Champions and their
diabolical manager Pierre Boulay."
The segment ended with the New Sicilians
holding their titles high, standing over Steel Justice as boos rained down from
the crowd. It was clear that this rivalry was far from over.
Pierre left with
the champs to booing from the crowd while refs came out to help Steel
Justice. Eventually they made their way
to the back.
Goldie
Locks’ Promo (with Larry Morton)
Larry
Morton: “Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here with the one and only Goldie
Locks, who is set to challenge for the Heritage Women’s Championship tonight.
Goldie, how are you feeling?”
Goldie
Locks: “Larry, I feel fantastic! Tonight is the night I’ve been waiting
for. Luciana Albano has been a dominant champion, but every reign has its end.
I’ve trained harder than ever, and I’m ready to give it my all. This isn’t just
about the title; it’s about proving to myself and to all the fans that dreams
do come true. Luciana, you’ve been a great champion, but tonight, the Gold
Standard is taking over!”
Larry
Morton: “Any final words for Luciana?”
Goldie
Locks: “Luciana, bring your best, because I sure will. Let’s give these
fans a match they’ll never forget. And remember, it’s not just about the gold
around your waist; it’s about the heart and soul in this ring. See you out
there!”
Luciana
Albano’s Promo (with Pierre)
Pierre: “Ladies
and gentlemen, please welcome the most DOMINANT FORCE in all HCW, the Heritage
Women’s Champion, Luciana Albano. Champ, tonight you defend your title against
Goldie Locks. What are your thoughts?”
Luciana
Albano: “Pierre, let’s be real here. Goldie Locks is not on my level.
She’s got heart, sure, but heart doesn’t win championships—skill does. And I’ve
got more skill in my little finger than she has in her entire body. Goldie, you
might think tonight is your night, but you’re delusional if you believe you can
take this title from me.”
Pierre: “Anything
else you would like this ‘pretender’ to know?”
Luciana
Albano: “Goldie, you should be grateful you’re even getting this
opportunity. You’re stepping into the ring with the best, and quite frankly,
you’re out of your league. When this match is over, you’ll realize that dreams
don’t come true—they get crushed. The Heritage Women’s Championship is mine,
and it’s going to stay that way. See you in the ring, if you can keep up.”
Luciana’s
dismissive and arrogant attitude sets the stage for a heated confrontation,
with Goldie Locks bringing her determination and heart, while Luciana Albano
exudes confidence and superiority. The fans are in for an intense showdown!
Match #6: The Main
Event: For the Heritage Womens
Championship: Luciana Albano w/Pierre
Boulay vs Goldie Locks
The arena lights dimmed, and a golden spotlight
shone on the entrance as Goldie Locks’ music hit. The crowd erupted in cheers
as she made her way to the ring, high-fiving fans along the ramp, her
infectious energy boosting the audience's excitement. Goldie, dressed in her
signature gold and black gear, paused at the top of the ramp to soak in the
crowd’s adoration before sprinting to the ring. Once inside, she climbed the
ropes, raising her arms to more cheers from the fans, signaling she was ready
for the challenge ahead.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Goldie Locks is fired up tonight! This crowd is solidly behind
her, and you can just feel the electricity in the air!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "She’s got a huge opportunity here, Mike. If Goldie can stay
focused, she might just pull off the upset of the year."
Moments later, boos filled the arena as
the smug Luciana Albano appeared on the stage, the Heritage Women's
Championship draped over her shoulder. Flanked by her manager Pierre Boulay,
Luciana strutted to the ring, sneering at the fans and raising her title above
her head with a cocky grin. She wore an expensive, glittering robe, exuding
arrogance as Boulay gestured toward her, showering her with exaggerated praise.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "And here comes the champion, Luciana Albano, with that
ever-present smirk on her face. You can tell she’s not taking Goldie Locks
seriously."
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "Albano might be underestimating Goldie, Mike, but let’s not
forget, Luciana is as cunning as they come. With Boulay at ringside, you know
anything can happen."
Luciana climbed into the ring, holding
her championship high as the crowd continued to boo. She handed the belt to the
referee, all the while casting dismissive looks at Goldie. The tension was
palpable as the two competitors stood across from each other, ready for battle.
The bell rang, and the action kicked off.
Luciana tried to play mind games, mocking Goldie with a fake handshake, but
Goldie wasn’t having any of it. The match quickly became a fast-paced contest,
with Goldie using her speed and agility to keep Luciana off-balance, while the
champion tried to control the match with her technical skills and dirty
tactics.
As the match wore on, Goldie began to
rally, hitting a series of high-flying moves that had the crowd firmly on her
side. But Boulay’s constant interference allowed Luciana to stay in the game,
using every cheap trick in the book to keep the upper hand.
Just as Goldie had Luciana on the ropes,
poised to hit her finisher, the unexpected happened—Ashley "Diamond"
Summers, a member of the Million Dollar Alliance, sauntered down the ramp,
clearly intending to interfere. With the referee distracted by Boulay, Ashley
slid into the ring to try and "help" Goldie, but her wild forearm
swing missed Albano and accidentally connected with Goldie instead.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Wait a minute! Ashley Summers is out here! But why?!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "And she just nailed Goldie! That’s not what she meant to do,
but the damage is done!"
Pierre jumped up on the ring apron with a
chair in hand. Luciana threw the dazed
Goldie into it. (CRASH!) Luciana quickly rolled up the stunned Goldie
and secured the pinfall, retaining her championship. Boulay celebrated at
ringside (after getting rid of the chair), while Luciana stood triumphantly
over her fallen opponent, a smug smile on her face.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Luciana Albano retains! But what a heartbreaking loss for
Goldie Locks—thanks to Ashley Summers’ misstep!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "Goldie was so close, but Summers’ interference backfired in
the worst way possible!"
Ashley Summers got into the ring and
grabbed Goldie, who was still trying to recover, and hurled her out of the ring.
Summers got right in the champion’s
face, and the two heels started a tense verbal exchange.
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "Things are about to explode here! Ashley Summers and Luciana
Albano are at each other’s throats!"
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "This was not how Ashley thought her night was going to go! But
here comes Max McGillicutty!"
The tension was quickly interrupted as
HCW General Manager Max McGillicutty appeared on the stage, microphone in hand.
Max McGillicutty: "Alright, that’s enough! Clearly, we’ve got a lot of unfinished
business here, so I’m going to settle it! On November 3rd, it’ll be Goldie
Locks versus Ashley Summers, one-on-one, in a #1 Contender’s Match for the
Heritage Women’s Championship!"
The crowd erupted at the announcement,
while both Goldie and Ashley glared at each other. Luciana Albano, meanwhile,
smirked as she sauntered up the ramp, knowing that either woman could be her
next challenger.
Johnny 'the Hammer' Harris: "What a blockbuster announcement! Goldie and Ashley Summers are
going to face off for the right to challenge Luciana Albano!"
Mike 'the Voice' Johnson: "That match on November 3rd just got even bigger! Will Goldie
finally get her redemption, or will Ashley Summers steal the spotlight?"
The scene ended with Goldie staring down
Summers, while Luciana and Pierre laughed her way to the back, clearly enjoying
the chaos she'd left behind.
That brings tonight’s
show to an end. The PPV is up next so
stay tuned.