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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 1, 2020 9:16:46 GMT -5
AEW Bon Voyage June 27th, 2020
CARDMain Event AEW World Championship PAC v. Daniel Bryan (c)AEW National Championship "The Pope" Elijah Burke v. Darby Allin (c)
Gauntlet Match #1 Contendership for the AEW National Championship Participants: Tim Storm, "Outlandish" Zicky Dice, Lord Tensai, Jay White, EC3, and Brian Cage
Singles Match EC3 v. "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis
AEW Hardcore Championship Sami Callihan v. "The Monster" Abyss (c)
Singles Match Chris Jericho v. Eli Drake
AEW World Tag Team Championships Mustache Mountain v. Guerillas of Destiny (c)
Singles Match Jinder Mahal v. Willie Mack
PLUS: Joey Ryan's Dong Style Open Challenge, Randy Orton confronts Triple H? And more!Stay tuned here for more information regarding Bon Voyage, including card updates and interviews with your favorite AEW athletes as we build towards our next big event.(Bon Voyage will be posted in this thread on or around June 27 and all posts related to the upcoming PPV will be kept here for organizational purposes.)
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 1, 2020 9:32:30 GMT -5
“Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe in these trying times. Well, I am here to announce that after an impressive National Title run, I am granting The Pope’s request for a rematch against Darby Allin at the next pay-per-view. But after that, we’re gonna have to know who gets the next shot. That is why at the pay-per-view, we are gonna have ourselves a gauntlet match. The rules are simple. Two men start the match. Whatever man is pinned or submitted will be eliminated. This will continue until we have one man left standing, and that man will be declared the number one contender for the AEW National Championship. The entrants have been chosen and they are as follows:
Ciampa! Tim Storm! Brian Cage! EC3! After an impressive showing against The Game, Jay White! And last but not least...a man - a MONSTER - I have known for many years, coming off of a dominating performance in a tour overseas, the newly acquired LORD TENSAI. Best of luck to all.”
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 2, 2020 13:48:04 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS: EC3 Attacked Backstage After Unity, Match Announced
In a shocking attack, Nick Aldis has crossed the line making newcomer EC3 a circumstantial victim. After a failed attempt to capture the AEW World Championship from Daniel Bryan, The National Treasure made his way backstage. Upon reaching the backstage area, he noticed EC3 smirking at him, which led to Aldis confronting him. Apparently some choice words were exchanged between both men. In a fit of rage, Aldis viciously attacked EC3 and left him with bloody mouth. The graphic footage can be seen below:
It has been revealed that, as a result of these vicious attacks, EC3 will have a chance at redemption when he faces Nick Aldis one-on-one at Bon Voyage.
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 4, 2020 17:42:09 GMT -5
Who is Tim Storm?
“I appreciate the opportunity to participate in the gauntlet match to crown the #1 Contender for the National Championship. I’m not a fan of sitting here and hyping myself up while insulting my opponents. So, instead of me sitting here running down my opponents in typical wrestling fashion, I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to learn more about me, my past, and what I hope to achieve here in AEW.
I’ve been in this business for twenty five years. But I can’t say it’s always been a passion of mine. I had other passions - superseding passions - that prevented me from reaching my potential for the first twenty years of my wrestling career.
I wasn’t well physically, I wasn’t well mentally. I was a man who was simply going through the motions in this industry, and even in my personal life as a History teacher for high school students. To borrow a phrase coined by a famous rock band, I was living on the edge...every single day of my life.
One day, I decided enough was enough. I put the vices down. I got my head right. I started hitting the gym, I started eating right, and I re-dedicated myself to this one chance at life.
I’ve won gold in this business as a result of my renewed passion. I’ve made many friends in this business, but most of all, I’ve made my mama proud. I was able to buy her the very first car she ever owned straight off the lot. That smile - nothing can top that.
Now, at 55 years old, I’m in the best shape of my life. I really, truly feel like my life is just beginning. I’m probably the oldest signing in AEW history - maybe even ever, when it comes to globally recognized companies. And you know what? To me, that’s a challenge.
A challenge to be better. A challenge to DO better. And it’s a constant reminder that I will never, EVER, let myself get back to that dark place again. Good luck to my opponents, I look forward to the opportunity.”
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 5, 2020 23:33:44 GMT -5
“Daniel Bryan. At Unity, I saw your fear. I felt it. I SMELLED IT. It was intoxicating. It was not the sight, or smell, of a champion. It was the sight of a young child who had just witnessed a heinous act committed that was incomprehensible to their innocent little mind. It was the smell of blood in the water, with a shark swimming near ready to feast upon its prey.
And to think that many consider you a hero of sorts. Pathetic.
When I crashed down upon you with my Black Arrow, and as I felt every ounce of air release itself out of your diaphragm, I knew you were a weak champion. For months, you’ve concerned yourself with subpar talent. Opponents who are too preoccupied with their worldly treasures and their schemes for domination. I have no treasures. I have no schemes. But Daniel Bryan, I do have fixity of purpose. What I want to accomplish, I will. What I say I will do, I will do.
I may be a loathsome bastard, but I am also your worst nightmare.”
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 6, 2020 13:02:38 GMT -5
BREAKING NEWS: Ciampa Released, Replacement For Gauntlet Match Announced
The AEW digital media team has learned that Tomasso Ciampa has been released from his contract. Ciampa was announced to be one of six competitors in a gauntlet match to crown a new number one contender for the AEW National Championship.
We have learned that new AEW signee “Outlandish” Zicky Dice will be the man to replace Ciampa in the gauntlet match. Apparently, one of the stipulations of Zicky’s new AEW contract is that he would be granted an opportunity to earn a title shot. Certainly an outlandish provision for a talent contract, if you ask us. Speaking of Outlandish, he sent along the following to share with the AEW fans ahead of Bon Voyage:
"Oh my God, can you believe it?! The OUTLANDISH Zicky Dice has finally made it to the big time, baby! All Elite Wrestling has become thee HOTTEST pro wrestling company in the entire world, but they've been lacking something. AEW is cool, but now, AEW has become OUTTTLLLANDISH! Listen up! Zicky Dice isn't just some chump off the streets, no no no! Would some chump off the streets have this in their possession?"
The camera zooms out to show a shiny, pink fanny pack around the waist of Zicky Dice.
"The official Zicky Dice fanny pack! And guess how much it cost me? Only SIXTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS! Sixteen thousand! Now the problem is, what am I going to do with my fanny pack once I have that AEW National Title gold around my waist?! That's right, because Zicky Dice is in the gauntlet! I'll beat 'em all and then, Pope or Darby, I'll beat them too! Hold onto your jock strap boys, things are about to get...OUTTTLLLLANDISH!"
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 7, 2020 11:13:10 GMT -5
"LEMME TALK TO YA! So Chris Jericho has a bone to pick with E-LI DRAKE, HUH?! Chris, it's all fun and games 'till somebody gets hurt...and you hurt me, Chris. You hit that Judas Effect on me and why? Because 'you could?' You provoked me and E...LI DRAKE doesn't take kindly to your smartass remarks! YEAAAHHH! So after your ballsy display of stupidity, I went straight to Big Bicep Tony and I told him to imagine the marquee...E...LI DRAKE versus CHRIS JERICHO at Bon Voyage! YEAH! He liked it, and so he booked it! That's right, Eli Drake ONE ON ONE with Chris Jericho at Bon Voyage! I'm gonna send your ass packing, straight back to Lucha Underground with all your other little 'Inner Circle' misfits. How's that for making a name for yourself, you assclown? YYYEAH!"
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 9, 2020 9:05:28 GMT -5
“The AEW National Championship means more to me than anything. Having been the first man to hold that belt was an honor. But to see what that title has become sickens me. Burke should’ve never had that title for so long to begin with, but he always found a way to skirt the rules and keep it. Now, Darby Allin holds that title and I have to ask, no disrespect...who the hell are you, Darby Allin? Some 150 pound kid who carries around a Halloween face paint kit from the dollar store, that’s who. You ain’t no Swolverine, that’s for damn sure.
That belt will be mine again. Once I win the gauntlet match, and I face either Darby or Pope - I don’t care who - the result will be the same. That belt is coming back to me...because NOBODY can stop...the path of Cage.”
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 9, 2020 9:09:24 GMT -5
“What a beautiful evening here at the Orton house. I got the fire going, I’ve got a cold one in my hand, but most of all, I feel at peace. I’ve been in great spirits lately, especially after what happened at AEW Unity. I must say, it feels damn good to have inflicted pain on Triple H yet again. You see, Hunter and I go way back. No matter what choices we make in our career, we always seem to end up at the same place at the same time. We’ve been friends. We’ve been enemies. And now, Hunter is all but DEAD to me.
People don’t understand why I did what I did at Unity. Let me make it clear. Hunter has been a thorn in my side for too long. When Tony Khan came at me and offered me a shit ton of money, I couldn’t say no. I realized there was a massive problem in me signing that contract. Yet again, Hunter and I - same place, at the same time.
So what's it going to take, huh? Another match, one on one? Nah, been there done that. It seems like I'm going to have to get creative in finally eliminating Hunter from the equation, once and for all. See you at Bon Voyage.”
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 9, 2020 14:37:06 GMT -5
We open up to a pleasant looking apartment complex in Pismo Beach, California.
We head into the apartment complex and find none other than “OUTLANDISH” Zicky Dice sitting in his apartment carefully polishing his $16,000 fanny pack. There’s suddenly a knock at the door which prompts Zicky to approach his door, and answer it.
“Zicky Dice, what’s up my brother!”
The Outlandish One looks confused as he stutters while replying:
“Hey man, I’m diggin’ the suspenders, but who the hell are you, brother? You looking for your shirt?”
Swinger smirks.
“My name’s Johnny Swinger, and I’m now part of the All Elite Wrestling RIZOSTER! Listen there Zicky, I’ve got a proposition for you man. I have this OUTLIZANDISH idea that I think you’re just gonna flip over. Come on man, gimme five minutes.”
“I'm always down to talk business. But I'll be straight up with you, I always say - ‘I’ll never settle for less than ten minutes!’ Hahaha!”
As both men laugh obnoxiously, the scene fades to black as Swinger closes the door behind him and both men begin to have a private conversation.
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Post by scottsteiner on Jun 11, 2020 17:32:47 GMT -5
"Peek a boo, guess who? It's me, Sami Callihan - remember me? Even if you've watched AEW since the beggining, there's a chance you don't even know who I am. That's why I'm here to announce that I am your next AEW Hardcore Champion. I'm done sitting back waiting for things to happen on their own. I've been here in AEW since DAY ONE! What chances have I gotten? I've had to watch people like Darby Allin waltz into this company, get a title shot on night one, and win. I've watched people like Triple H and Randy Orton come in with their 'star power' and hijack the whole damn show. Let me tell you something, when I say I'm done waiting for chances, I mean it.
That's why I pleaded my case to Mark Henry. I told him how I've been loyal from the start. I told him that I haven't gotten a single opportunity around here...and guess what? That's right - he AGREED with me. So come Bon Voyage, Abyss, I don't give a damn how big you are. The bigger they are....the harder they FALL!!!"
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