Post by Joe on Nov 2, 2021 20:26:36 GMT -5
PRO WRESTLING X
"PWX: RUSH, EP. 2" on PARAMOUNT +
From The Hammerstein Ballroom
Manhattan, New York
Recorded on 10/18/2021
Streamed 10/27/2021
Welcome to the second episode of "PWX Rush"! We are back at the Hammerstein Ballroom here in New York, with the PWX ready to perform in front of this raucous New York crowd. The first half of the taping had some great action, but it is time for the finale, as we head down to Jimmy Smith and Josh Barnett at the announcer's table.
They start off talking about how we are one step closer to "PWX 9", which will see Premier Champion Brock Lesnar taking on Bill Goldberg in the main event! Last week we heard from Goldberg, and he seemed ready for a war with Lesnar! Tonight, though, we will be seeing none other than the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in action in the main event, as he prepares for his own match at "PWX 9" against "The Cleaner" of The Elite, Kenny Omega! We will also be hearing from Chris Benoit, who will be sitting down with Dasha Gonzalez to make his plans for "PWX 9" known, and whatever else he has on his mind. From there, they send things to the ring, where Tony Chimel is standing in to introduce our first combatants of the evening.
MATCH ONE
STANDARD RULES
1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit
Damian Priest (3-0) vs. Roderick Strong (0-0)
Referee: Jim Korderas
Roderick Strong looked to make an impression in his debut here, and proved to be quite the pain in the back for Damian Priest. Priest, though, would turn on another gear, showing aggression with a clothesline out of the corner to flip Strong inside out, before landing a big Spin Kick off the top rope. Priest would deliver The Reckoning, and that was all she wrote, as the New York crowd cheered on their native son in a big way!
Winner by Pinfall: Damian Priest
Damian Priest is celebrating in the ring, soaking in the adulation of the fans as Dasha Gonzalez enters the ring. Dasha congratulates Damian on his 4th win in a row, the longest win streak of anyone on the roster. Priest says he's just putting work and wrecking fools, like he's done all his life. Dasha asks if he heard the challenge from Matt Riddle for "PWX 9" and if he has an answer for him? Priest says he heard that joker running his mouth through that white picket fence he calls his teeth, and he agrees. It's the best match to make. And he'd love to shut Riddle up, so "bro"... see you in Philly!
The fans are all about that, as Jimmy and Josh talk a bit about how exciting that match up is between the two undefeated stars.
We go backstage where we see Eric Bischoff standing with Brian Pillman.
They are outside of Bischoff's office, just exiting, as a matter of fact.
"Uncle Eric... you are my savior! Thank you for this generous opportunity to ply my trade! You will not be disappointed, I can promise you that!"
Eric reaches out his hand to shake it, smiling in a nervous sort of way.
"Boy, I hope you don't make me regret this."
Brian looks incredulous, turning his head and narrowing his gaze.
"Why ever would you say that? I am a professional, Eric. A gentleman and a scholar. I'll go out there, I'll slap the hands, kiss the babies... I'll be a saint for ya, buddy. Whatever you want! A model citizen- WOAH! Well, what do we have here!?"
The camera shot backs up and we see Darby Allin walking down the hall.
Darby had competed earlier in the night and he has his face paint smudged a bit and looks sweaty. He doesn't sell the enthusiastic greeting from Pillman. He just stops and stares at him. Pillman approaches and Bischoff once again looks uneasy.
"Hey, hey, Brian, remember what we talked ab-"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, booker man, I heard ya. I just want to talk to him for a second. Hell, you need to hear this, too, because it's important."
Pillman and Darby are face to face, with Pillman smiling and kind of swaying back and forth as he addresses the enigmatic figure.
"Darby, is it? Can I call ya Darby? Or do they got some other kind of freakshow nickname for ya down at the skate shop?"
Darby still just stares, and Brian turns to Eric.
"Man of few words, I love it! Well, Darbs, let me shoot you straight. We were just in the office over there and I just signed a contract. It's official. We're comrades now. Sharing the locker room, maybe sharing a car on the road... you know, we could be chums! Pals! I just saw your little match, and you know what? I like you. And those people, Darbs, they love you! What, with the little make up job and the flying around and devil may care bullshit, what's not to love!?
"You see, I need to earn my place around here, and I need to face a real wrestling star. Not like me, some lowly curtain jerker, I need a real star like you to face in that ring. In a friendly match, of course. Just, pure friendly competition. Two sportsmen going in there, giving it their best shot, putting on a show for the crowd. What do you say, man, will you do it!? Will you step into the ring with me at "PWX 9" and show me how a real star does it? It sure would be an honor!"
Darby stares for a moment. He then turns and looks at Eric.
"Make the match."
Eric nods.
"Okay then! Alright, that sounds great, guys."
Brian laughs out loud.
"Yeah! Put her there, pal!"
Brian puts his hand out. Darby looks at it, and Brian quickly reaches up and looks like he's going to punch Darby in the face. He pulls it just in time!
Darby doesn't flinch. He just stares at Pillman, not caring if he strikes his face or not.
Brian laughs again, slapping his thighs now. Eric steps in between them, putting a hand on Pillman's shoulder with a scolding look.
"Oh, man, I'm just kiddin' ya! No, no, hey, Eric... Darby... I wouldn't do that."
Pillman stands up straight now and looks very serious himself; his eyes are wide and his head is cocked.
"I wouldn't hurt a fly!"
Brian straightens up now.
"But I could crush a maggot."
Brian steps up a step.
"See you on Thanksgiving... 'superstar'."
Brian then walks forward, bumping Darby's shoulder as he passes. Darby just stands there, staring a thousand yard stare down the hall. Eric pats him on the shoulder. He looks like he's about to say something, but then just decides to walk off.
MATCH TWO
TAG TEAM RULES
1 Fall, 15 Minute Time Limit
The Briscoe Brothers: Jay Briscoe / Mark Briscoe (1-0) vs. War Machine: Hanson / Raymond Rowe (0-1)
Referee: Chad Patton
This was a hard hitting affair that had the fans split. Hanson and Rowe are very impressive, not just for their power, but the speed and agility they possess. Mark Briscoe would take some serious punishment in this match and looked like might be done after Rowe delivered his Death Rowe finisher, but Jay used his team's one break up to save him. That put the pressure on them immensely from there, but Mark managed to get the hot tag to Jay to turn the tides. Jay would show his pure brute strength in the end, lifting the near 300 lbs. Hanson on his shoulders as Mark came off the top to deliver the Doomsday Device to get the win! The New York fans were chanting "MAN UP! MAN UP!" for Dem Boys, as they celebrated their win.
Winners by Pinfall: The Briscoe Brothers
After the match, Jay asks for the mic from Tony Chimel and says at "PWX 9", it's time for the Undisputed Era to MAN UP because they are coming for them and those PWX Tag Team belts! The fans are going nuts at the prospect of that match, and Jimmy Smith says "PWX 9" just got that much more epic!
We go backstage now, as Dasha Gonzalez is sitting in with "The Canadian Crippler" Chris Benoit!
Dasha thanks Chris for his time, and he says he doesn't got a lot of it, so she needs to get on with it. He needs to get back to training. She says she understands, and gets right down to it. She says that Kurt Angle has asked for a rematch, and asks if Benoit has been presented with this and whether he would accept that match. Benoit says his agent got the paper work and is working out the details, but yeah, he's going to be in Philadelphia and he's going to enjoy ripping into the Olympic Zero again. Dasha asks if he learned anything from the last time they faced off that he can take into this match. Benoit said that he learned that he loves to hear Kurt Angle squeal and scream like a little girl when he's in pain, and he's going to enjoy ripping his head from his shoulders next time they are in the ring. Dasha says that is pretty graphic. Chris says that's just the nature of the business. The business is about tolerance, pain, and the ability to withstand pain... and also the ability to inflict pain. He says pain is his business, and he enjoys his work. He says he is going to enjoy every second of Kurt Angle's suffering. He says next week on Rush, he is going to give the world a taste of pain and suffering when he goes up against Charlie Haas. Dasha says that's huge news, as Benoit just gets up, clearly done with this. She thanks him for his time, and Benoit just kind of waves her off and leaves.
We head back to the announcer's table, where Jimmy and Josh discuss the interview for a moment. Barnett talks about Benoit's opponent for next week, Charlie Haas, who is going to be making his debut. He says he is a great mat technician who is affiliated with Kurt Angle and Shelton Benjamin. We head back to Tony Chimel in the ring, who is ready to introduce the participants in the main event of the evening.
MATCH THREE
X DIVISION RULES
1 Fall, 10 Minute Time Limit, No Holds Barred, No Count Outs
"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels (2-1) vs. "El Idolo" Andrade (1-0)
Referee: Teddy Long
The fans were solidly behind Shawn Michaels, who looked very confident coming into this match, smiling and chomping on gum. Andrade showed HBK no respect and smacked the gum right out of his mouth at the start, and putting the boots to him in the corner. Andrade would come in hot with a double knee to Michaels, who was laying against the bottom turnbuckle, earning a two count. Michaels, the savvy vet, would roll to the outside to escape the onslaught from the Mexican star. Andrade would feint a flip to the outside, rolling over the ropes to his feet on the apron. He would try to kick Michaels, but Michaels would duck it and grab his foot and plant him face first on the apron! Andrade rolls off the apron in pain. HBK tries to go back on the attack, but Andrade delivers a low blow! The fans are jeering Andrade, as HBK is on all fours on the floor. Andrade then runs and double stomps Michaels to the back of the head, planting him face first on the floor!
Andrade stands with a foot to his back, posing and mocking the fans as they chant obscenities at him. Andrade then rolls HBK into the ring and slides in. Andrade grabs Michaels' arm and looks to be going for La Sombra, but Michaels reverses it and rolls Andrade up with a School Boy. Michaels gets a two count and both men are quick to their feet. Andrade tries for a Judas Elbow, but Michaels ducks it and runs, jumping off the middle rope and flying backwards with a forearm, wiping Andrade out! HBK kips up and the fans cheer! He stomps his right foot a couple of times, tuning up the band as Andrade staggers to his feet... SWEET CHIN MUSIC! HBK makes the cover, laying back and hooking the near leg, and it's all over!
Winner by Pinfall: Shawn Michaels
Michaels pats Tony Chimel on the back after the match and asks for the microphone, as the fans are cheering for him.
"You all are just too damn kind!"
HBK kind of tries to unkink his shoulder a little bit.
"That one is going to hurt in the morning. But, alas! I want to talk a little 'PWX 9' before you all go. You see, there's this group who like to call themselves The Elite who I have made it my personal mission to destroy. That all started because the so-called leader of this group, Cody Rhodes, maybe you've heard of him-"
The fans boo loudly.
"Oh, not a fan, I take it? Me neither. But this guy thinks he shits gold and he can do whatever he wants, and we all have to take it. He just doesn't give a damn about anybody, you see. And you somethin'? I can kind of respect that. I kinda march to the beat of my own drum, as well. But at the same time, he's just this giant, phony asshole of a man who's been spoiled his whole life and been handed everythang, and you know what? I can't respect that.
"You see, he tries to end my career. Maybe eveb MY LIFE! And he's gone about his business much like that sense. Goin' around, hurtin' people, tellin' everybody he's a scary dude and he can't be stopped. Uh huh. Right...
"And he's got these little suck ups with him who think because he's got a famous last name he's going to drag them up the ladder with him. But Shawn Michaels knows a lot about ladders, boys... and I know exactly how to knock you down one."
The fans cheer for this, chanting "HBK!" once again.
"If I've told ya once, I've told ya a thousand times, you can't get one over on the 'The Heartbreak Kid'! The fact of the matter is, Kenny Omega, you can kiss Cody Rhodes ass all you want... But I can assure you, it's not going to get you anywhere here in Pro Wrestling X, because 'The Heartbreak Kid' is knocking on your door, and I'm about to kick it in. Why? Because I can! This isn't Japan, Kenny. I'm not afraid of you and nobody here gives a damn about you either! You think you're going to do me kindness and put me out of my misery at 'PWX 9'? Well, good luck. I've been hearing guys bigger and badder than you saying that exact same line of crap for years and years, and yet here I am... standing in this ring, kickin' ass and takin' names. So, Kenny, you're gonna have to ask yourself, when the day comes.... all the smoke has cleared, all the talk is done, and you hear Shawn Michaels knockin' at the door... are you gonna be man enough to answer the call, Kenny? Are you going to be able to back up all of that shit you were talkin'? Is the 'Best Bout Machine' ready for 'The Show Stopper'? Well, Kenny, I've got two words for ya...
The fans think they know what is coming and Michaels stops and lets them shout it out, pausing for a beat until they quiet again.
And then he narrows his gaze and curls his lip.
"Knock, knock."
The camera shot is close on Michaels' face, as he looks very intense now, and with that Jimmy Smith says goodbye for he and his broadcast colleague and we head off the air.