Showdown: Episode Twenty One

Introduction

We are TAPED in front of a capacity crowd on hand at the WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, WV. Tonight marks the first round of King of Xtreme 2012. Sixteen men, three Showdowns, one Pay Per View.

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Match One: The Hellion vs Michael Dargue

This match starts off with Dargue pointing to himself and saying he's the future World Champion. The Hellion blows him off and goes right in for a lock up. The Hellion works Michael Dargue back to the corner and gives him an inside forearm to the jaw. The crowd marks out as The Hellion digs his forearm in and then tosses Dargue head over heels to the canvas. The Hellion wastes no time and gets the upperhand to start this one off.

Hellion lifts Dargue back up by the hair and forces him in to a corner again. Working him over in the corner with kicks to the mid-section and straight punches to the face. Dargue tries to block the onslaught and fight back. But The Hellion hits him with an inside knee shot and then turns Michael Dargue over for the Tree of Woe. Hellion gets the crowd to pop for him as he starts unloading kicks on the rib cage of Dargue. The Hellion backs up in the center of the ring and works the crowd in a frenzy. Everyone appears to be on his side as Dargue unhooks his legs and then makes his escape to the outside.

The Hellion quickly rolls out after him. But as soon as he goes to grab Dargue he is met with an elbow to the gut. Dargue then unloads a few punches and grabs the back of The Hellion's head just slamming it on the top of the guardrail.

Michael Dargue gets control of this match as he rolls Hellion back in ring and gets a kendo stick from underneath the ring. Dargue slides in fast and then he hammers on Hellion with the kendo stick. Dargue drops the stick and goes for a cover. But the Hellion kicks out at two!

Dargue stands back up with the kendo stick and looks frustrated. Eventually The Hellion gets to his feet. Dargue goes to swing at his rib cage. But instead The Hellion catches the kendo stick under his arm and holds tight to it. Pulling Dargue in for a headbutt. The Hellion rips the kendo stick out of his arms and wacks Dargue with it a bit. Dargue tries to mount some offense. But it's stalled by an inside knee shot from The Hellion followed by a crucial Spiked Piledriver known as "Nails in the Casket"!!! The Hellion hooks the leg. One.. Two.. Three!

Winner: The Hellion

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Hayden Truesdale is getting ready for his match in the men's locker room. Blaze Rodriguez walks up to him and Hayden turns his attention to the new comer.

"Just wanted to stop by and wish you well in this King of Xtreme tournament we're about to partake in."

Hayden scratches his head.

"Didn't you learn from last time?"

"What do you mean?"

"Lay off. Alright? Tonight is all about causing Greg Ward pain! Your time will come.."

Hayden walks off and Blaze looks distraught.

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Match Two: Hayden Truesdale vs Greg Ward Jr

Match starts off with the 2 men quickly grappling in the center of the ring. Hayden manages to put Greg Ward Jr in a Side Headlock right away. He wrenches away on Ward and Ward shoves him off towards the ropes. Hayden comes back and takes Greg down with a Shoulder Block. Hayden Truesdale then works Ward Jr over in the ring. First he hits a Snap Suplex and goes for a pin. Ward kicks out at two!

Hayden stays on top the whole way. Wearing down Ward with a Sleeper Hold on the canvas. Followed by a Scoop Slam and a quick Leg Drop for another pin attempt. Yet it's Ward kicking out at two again!

The Detroit S.O.B. lifts Greg Ward up off the mat. He goes to irishwhip him to the ropes. However, Ward reverses an irishwhip and sends Hayden to the corner. Greg Ward connects with a Shining Wizard that knocks Truesdale to the canvas. Ward goes for a cover. Only getting one and a half!

Ward lifts Hayden back to his feet after the failed pin attempt. Greg Ward goes for a big swing and Hayden ducks it. Hayden follows up with a nice Back Breaker. He then puts up four fingers and signals for the end. Hayden lifts Ward off the ground and delivers "Fall of the Four Horsemen"! Hayden lays his back on Greg Ward Jr as the ref goes for the count. One.. Two.. Three!

Winner: Hayden Truesdale

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Coming Soon

Eight Men

Two Showdowns

One Pay Per View

Xtreme Wrestling Federation Invades the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India

September Live on Pay Per View, King of Xtreme 2012

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Match Three: Yarmouth Blade vs Roberto Mastro

Roberto Mastro comes out with Ki Morbid by his side. He calls out Yarmouth Blade. We see Yarmouth come out to talk trash back on the mic. The bell finally sounds and it's Yarmouth going to test his strength versus Roberto Mastro. Instead the sneaky RPM thumbs Yarmouth in the eye and kicks him in the groin. He pulls him in for a quick DDT. Right away Mastro goes for a pin and gets only a two count! RPM gets a little offense in by kicking Yarmouth Blade while he's down on the ground and dropping a couple elbows on him. Roberto Mastro goes for the cover again. This time Yarmouth Blade kicks out at one!

RPM argues with the referee and Ki Morbid cheers him on from ringside. RPM goes to lift Blade up for a Suplex. Instead it's Yarmouth Blade who blocks that attempt and uses all his strength to pick RPM up for a Fallaway Slam!! Yarmouth Blade showcases his talents as the fans pop for him and he immediately goes to work on RPM. Yarmouth begins dominating this match. He delivers 2 straight Bodyslams to RPM and then places him in a deadly Camel Clutch. Roberto Mastro looks to be near tapping. But with Ki's voice in the background encouraging him to hold on, Mastro is able to actually break free of the hold. RPM charges at Yarmouth Blade and it's Yarmouth who gets a boot up in his grill. RPM goes down hard and Yarmouth goes for a cover. RPM gets a shoulder up at two!

Yarmouth yells at the top of his lungs out to the Wheeling, West Virginia crowd and they get behind him!! They start chanting Yarmouth Blade's name and he gathers some energy from the soldout crowd in the WesBanco Arena.

Yarmouth sends RPM to the corner and his back smashes the turnbuckle hard. Yarmouth wastes no time and rushes in throwing a Back Elbow in to Roberto Mastro's face. RPM falls to a knee and Yarmouth Blade doesn't stop there. Blade lifts him off the ground and connects with a Slingshot Suplex!!! Yarmouth makes the cover and RPM kicks out at two.

Yarmouth looks pumped up as he flexes and then tosses RPM to the outside. Blade goes after Mastro and he kicks him while he's trying to get to a knee on the outside. Yarmouth Blade then plays to the fans a little too long. By the time he goes to irishwhip RPM in to the steel steps it's reversed by RPM and he sends Yarmouth crashing back-first in to the steel steps!

RPM takes control of the match now. He rolls Yarmouth inside for 2 near falls. RPM hits a T-Bone Suplex and Yarmouth rolls to the outside apron. RPM suplexes him back in the ring. Roberto Mastro goes for another quick pin. Yet again it's Yarmouth Blade kicking out at two! The crowd yells, "twwoooo!"

RPM has had enough. He stomps away at Yarmouth's head and then begins signaling for the "Fat Express".

When suddenly The Hellion walks out scolding Ki Morbid. Hellion gets in Ki's face and yells at her. He orders her to the back. RPM scoop slams Yarmouth Blade and is about to go for the Dragon Sleeper when he notices The Hellion out here arguing with his friend Ki.

So now RPM's attention is focused on them for a moment. RPM tells Hellion, "Get the hell out of here! Leave her alone! She came out to support me tonight damn it. Have some respect!"

RPM turns around to a boot in the mid-section from Yarmouth Blade followed up by his version of the Stunner called the "Blade Stormer"! He nails that finishing move and covers RPM up for the one.. Two.. Three! The Hellion drags Ki Morbid out by the arm as RPM is left to recover in the ring. Yarmouth Blade celebrates with the crowd who is chanting his name here in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Winner: Yarmouth Blade

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Lars Douglas comes out to the ring with a cocky smile on his face. He flirts with Danielle Worely before she hands him the microphone. The fans start digging in on the XWF announcer.

“She’s a whore! She's a whore!”

Lars smiles and nods which gets a pop from the crowd. Manic and Chico wonders what's going on.

"Lars looks as good as he ever has."

"Weird thing to say there Manic."

Lars proceeds to run down his accomplishments since taking over the XWF and reminds everyone that ratings have nearly doubled, merchandise sales are through the roof and arenas are sold out across the globe, including India where KoX will be held. Lars claims that he made the XWF into the biggest wrestling federation on the planet and it’s all due to his genius.

"Boooo!!!"

The Womens Champion's theme plays as Ashton Storm makes her way out. Ashton is received with a huge ovation from the sold out crowd. She has the Women’s Championship which she holds up high proudly. Lars actually claps for her as she enters the ring and he extends his hand and kisses hers. Ashton just sort of rolls her eyes and wipes it off.

“How may I help you Miss Storm, I am sort of in the middle of something here”

Ashton congratulates Lars for putting together the biggest KoX tournament in history and wishes all the competitors good luck. However she is annoyed that the ladies have been sidelined from the whole thing and claims it’s unfair.

“I am the first woman to fight a male at Xtreme Mania and I WON, I can beat the best and you know it. You are just scared a woman will run away with the whole thing."

Lars smiles and shakes his head condescendingly.

“This past week I teased a huge announcement concerning the women of the XWF and I only find it fitting that you are here with me when I make this announcement. You see Ashton, make no mistake about it, I respect you. However, there is a reason why this is called the KING of extreme, and that means the winner can’t have a pair of fun bags or bleed once a month for a couple of days”

Ashton immediately gets on his face in a threatening manner.

“Hold on there Ashton, I mean no offense. I think it’s great what you girls do, I love ALL women, except you know… fat ones. That is why for the first time in history I have decided to once again break new ground. That is why I am officially announcing the QUEEN of Xtreme tournament beginning in the Showdown after the next and concluding at King of Xtreme. Just like the men, everyone will be included, including the champ, that’s you Ashton. That’s right at KoX we will crown a King and a Queen, the best of the best. You wanted to face the best? This is your chance champ… good luck…”

Lars exits the ring as Ashton continues to stare down the president.

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Match Four: XC Jon Hampton vs The Original

Original jumps Hampton to start as the referee calls for the bell. Original hits a chop and a kick to the midsection. Hampton fires back with a right hand but Original hits a rake to the eyes. Original hits a dropkick and covers for a one count.

Hampton back up as Original hits forearms to the back. Original whips Hampton off the ropes and ducks. Hampton hits a kick to the face and clotheslines Original. Hampton hits another clothesline. Hampton gets a headlock takedown. Original counters to an armbar but Hampton slips out and covers for a two count.

Original gets back up first but Hampton kicks him in the midsection. Hampton hits a right hand, another right hand, a third right hand. Hampton goes off the ropes... Original ducks a clothesline and runs to the other side. Hampton ducks and Original gets a backslide... Hampton rolls backwards before the three and Original goes for a Walls of Jericho. Hampton flips Original onto his back with his legs to counter... Original charges before Hampton gets back up. Hampton gets a small package for a close two count.

Hampton looks a little annoyed with himself as he is slow to get back to his feet. Hampton hits a kick to the midsection then looks towards the ropes. Hampton shouts towards the crowd and tosses Original over the top rope as the referee starts to yell at him. The referee starts the ten count as Hampton starts circling around the ring.

Original gets back in around nine as Hampton goes for another attack. Original blocks a right hand and hits a knee to the midsection. Original hits another knee to the stomach. Hampton staggers backwards and Original grabs Hampton by the head and shoves the referee out of the way.

Hampton breaks away from Original and elbows him in the back of the head. Original is stunned and Hampton shoves him away. Hampton charges from behind and gets a bridging German Suplex! The referee goes for the count. Original kicks out at two!

Hampton gets back to his feet and shouts to the crowd for a Mental Malfunction DDT. He starts yelling at Original that the end is near. Original slowly gets back to his feet as Hampton gets a front face lock. Original hits a punch to the stomach and stomps Hampton's foot to break loose. Original tosses Hampton over the top but Hampton holds onto the top rope!

Original doesn't notice that Hampton didn't fall. He finally notices as Hampton skins the cat back into the ring. Hampton takes a second to recover before turning around... Original hits Hampton with a Codebreaker! Original goes for the cover and hooks the leg. One.. Two.. Hampton kicks out but not before the three! The referee calls for the bell as Original advances in the tournament!

Winner: The Original

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Commercial Break

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Match Five: Josh Davis vs Chris Falkenyork

Josh Davis is in the ring riling up the crowd and he looks to be in great condition. He seems eager to go and he might get his wish sooner than later as York walks out to a large ovation from the sold out crowd. The announcers point out that York hasn’t stepped into a ring since his epic battle with Shotgun inside a cage and yet he is still considered to be one of the favorites. Chico believes Davis has been overlooked and Falkenyork is rusty.

Falkenyork wastes little time in locking up with Davis. Falkenyork immediately gets behind Davis and drops him with a german suplex. He holds on and hits a second and follows up with a third in a row. Chico mentions that this is the same move he hit Shotgun with when the ring was filled with thumbtacks. Manic guesses Josh Davis must be lucky then.

York grabs Davis by the hair and pulls him up. He whips him into the corner face first and follows up with a sick looking knee to the back. The fans pop at the painful looking move and York immediately follows up with a lung blower. Davis is in visible pain as York goes for the pin, 1…. 2…. Davis gets his foot on the rope and Falkenyork looks annoyed. He hooks the legs and pins him again 1….. 2….. kickout. Falkenyork almost seems amused by it as he gets up and nails some carefully timed stomps to the side and the back. Davis rolls out of the ring and York fires after him with a baseball slide. Davis sees it coming and sidesteps him. York lands on his feet and nearly gets his head taken off with a sick clothesline. York is folded up as an accordion and the crowd is stunned as Davis gets the upper hand.

Davis grabs York and drops him face first with a front Russian legsweep. Falkenyork bounces off and the referee warns Davis and begins his count. Davis slides into the ring and watches as Falkenyork struggles to his feet. Falkenyork barely beats the count when he slides into the ring. Davis was already waiting for him and greets him with a double axe handle to the back of the head. York is in bad shape as Davis props him up and nails a beautiful twist of fate in center ring. He hooks the legs 1….. 2….. kickout. The crowd comes alive clearly rooting for the returning veteran. Chico says the twist of fate was as excellently executed as he ever seen.

Davis shows frustration while Manic mentions the worst thing he can do is lose his composure against a veteran such as Falkenyork. York slowly gets up and Davis hits him with the whisper in the wind. Davis gets some support as he quickly climbs the ropes and signals for the end. He leaps off with a beautiful senton bomb. York rolls out of the way at just the last minute much to the shock of everyone in the arena. Falkenyork immediately grabs the legs and every fan in the arena knows what’s coming. York does his best to apply the version 7 but Davis won’t budge. York continues to hold up the ropes and he seems to be somewhat annoyed when he suddenly adjusts and slingshots Davis into the ropes. Immediately as he bounces off York picks him up and drops him down with the Go to sleep. Chico yells “Go To Sleep!” as York hooks the leg 1……. 2…….. 3. The fans pop as York picks up the win. He looks around and shrugs as he exits the ring and begins to walk up the ramp. The announcers say Davis has nothing to be ashamed of as he put up a great fight against one of the toughest wrestlers in XWF history.

Winner: Chris Falkenyork

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Commercial Break

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Match Six: Dustin Holt vs Rage

Dustin Holt is the first one in the ring and he receives a strong reaction from the sold out crowd. He seems to be all business as he stretches in the ring waiting for Rage to come out. Rage comes out and receives large amounts of heat from the crowd. Rage shrugs it off and walks confidently down the ramp. The announcers note that Rage just seems unstoppable and they add that at When Worlds Collide he was never pinned. This causes speculation if Rage purposely allowed Shotgun to win because he got paid to do so.

Rage stands confidently in front of Rage and the height different is huge. Holt doesn’t flinch for a second as he stares at Rage. Rage tells him “come on” and immediately Holt rushes at him and hits him with lefts and rights. Rage fires back with rights of his own and both men just duke it out violently in the middle of the ring. Chico mentions that the last time Rage and Holt were fighting each other Dustin Holt got sent straight to hell. Manic puts over Holt saying he has only gotten better since then.

Rage takes down Holt and gives him a barrage of punches. Rage follows up with a big leg drop that rocks Holt. Chico reminds viewers that this is a near 7 foot monster driving his full weight across Holt’s throat. He does have a point there. Rage grabs Holt by the hair and Holt fires back with an eye rake. Holt nails a big running elbow on Rage which sends Rage against the ropes. Holt follows up with a clothesline but Rage counters sending him over the top rope. Holt lands on the apron and waits for Rage to turn around and jumps into a sunset flip. Rage holds the ropes and refuses to go down however. Rage grabs Holt by the throat with both hands and brings him up to his feet before slamming him down back first into an automatic pin. Holt kicks out at 2 and the fans cheer. It sure looks like Rage is downright hated by most everyone in the arena.

Rage seems shocked that Holt kicked out and quickly regains he composure. He gets up and patiently waits for a dizzy Dustin Holt to get up. Holt uses the ropes to pull himself up and Rage immediately charges at him with a big boot. Holt moves out of the way at the last second which causes Rage to get his leg get dangled up on the third rope. Holt immediately begins to kick Rage’s leg over and over. The referee gets on his face and makes him stop before getting DQed but the damage is done. Rage is walking with a limp now when Holt drops him with a huge shoulder block.

Holt applies a spinning toe hold on Rage and Rage immediately screams and fights back. Holt has it locked in tightly and Rage is in trouble. He uses all his strength and nails a nice clean kick with his other leg. Holt loses his hold and Rage gets to one knee. As Holt goes for the attack Rage immediately punches him in the throat. Holt holds his neck almost shocked as Rage gets back to his feet. Holt tries to hit Rage put Rage blocks it with ease and drives a hard knee to Holt’s midsection. Holt is clearly stunned as Rage motions for the end and sets him up for the jackknife powerbomb. He lifts him up and Holt desperately tries to slip away. He puts his fingers in Rage’s eyes which looked extremely sick and managed to slip away. The referee warns Holt who out of nowhere drops Rage with the DKO. Holt pins Rage 1…… 2…… Rage grabs the rope to the disappointment of the sold-out crowd.

Holt and the announcers are stunned. Manic says Rage got lucky. Chico wonders out loud what it takes to keep the monster down. Holt shows frustration as he waits patiently for Rage to get up. Holt has a mean look on his face as he starts commanding Rage to get up. As he goes for a second DKO but Rage pushes him away. He immediately drives his knee into the midsection and drops Holt with a huge jackknife powerbomb, aka, Straight to Hell. Rage hooks the leg and pins Dustin, 1…… 2…… 3.

The announcers claim Holt gets closer and closer to putting Rage away each time but he always seemed to lose it at the end. Rage gets his hand raised before he looks down at Holt and smiles. He calmly exits the ring and walks away obviously satisfied with his work. It sure seems like Holt is getting quite a following but Rage is on fire at this point. Great match.

Winner: Rage

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Mitch Keller is standing by backstage with Xtreme Champion Jon Hampton.

"Jon.. Your return has been one of the big stories here in the XWF. You walked into the open invitation battle royal not knowing that it was for the Xtreme Championship. There was some controversy with your match against Mark Adkins. Your first round King of Xtreme match with Original however.. That was right down the middle. Original knocking you out of the first round."

Hampton smiles at Keller before turning his attention towards the camera.

"Mitch.. I know that everyone here has a problem with Jon Hampton. You have a lockerroom full of unachieving whiny ass brat bitches who have a problem with Jon Hampton. The World Champion doesn't like me and the legends here and the owner himself. That's fine. There is one thing that makes me happy however."

"What's that?"

"Knowing that the man who pays my paycheck... Michael Lucente... He knows that I'm better than the guy who knocked me out of the first round. He knows that regardless of whether I stay here in this company and continue my path or if I were to leave tomorrow... Jon Hampton is better than the Original."

"How so? The Original beat you for the one.. Two.. Three!"

Hampton turns his attention towards Keller.

"Oh.. He knows."

Hampton turns back towards the camera.

"The greatest feeling that the so called greats here would have were if I were to leave and Mitch... None of them are going to have that satisfaction. Jon Hampton is here to stay."

Hampton walks off camera.

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Match Seven: Cliff Saxton vs Blaze Rodriguez

Blaze flies down and slides into the ring as Saxton goes for a swing. Blaze ducks under the swing and goes off the ropes. Blaze flips onto his feet off a backdrop and hits a dropkick to the knees. Blaze runs off the ropes again and Saxton clotheslines him to the canvas. Saxton covers for a one count.

Saxton grabs Blaze and shoves him into the corner. Saxton hits a hard shoulder to the midsection and hits a snapmare. Saxton grabs a headlock and grounds the high flyer as the referee looks in. Blaze gets a rollup but Saxton rolls back through and holds the headlock. Blaze gets to his feet and hits an elbow. Blaze with another elbow. Saxton forearms Blaze to the head and throws him into the corner again.

Saxton charges and Blaze flips over him. Blaze runs off the ropes and hits a crossbody. Blaze back up to his feet... Saxton goes for a swing and Blaze ducks under. Blaze hits a dropkick to the back that staggers Saxton into the corner. Blaze charges but Saxton catches him. Saxton goes for a slam and Blaze slips off his shoulders. Blaze gets a rollup pin for a close two count.

Saxton gets back up as Blaze goes for a Russian Legsweep. Saxton elbows out and slams Blaze's head to the canvas. Saxton tries to shake off the cobwebs as the referee continues to look on. Saxton picks up Blaze... Blaze breaks free and hits a right hand. Right hand, right hand, right hand... Blaze off the ropes. Saxton catches him with a Samoan Drop and covers for another close two count.

Saxton picks up Blaze and whips him into the corner. Saxton charges the corner and Blaze gets a boot to the face. Blaze hits a punch. Punch, punch, punch. Saxton gets a rake to the eyes and stomps Blaze in the corner. Saxton props Blaze on the turnbuckle and shouts to the crowd for a superplex. The referee starts the count as Saxton sets him up. Blaze hits a forearm to break out. Forearm, forearm, forearm, headbutt... Saxton falls hard to the canvas.

Blaze wakes up and looks out as the crowd stands on their feet. Blaze goes to the top rope as the ref continues his count. Blaze hits Saxton with the Blaze of Glory! The referee dives down to check the shoulders. One.. Two.. Three! Blaze advances in the tournament.

Winner: Blaze Rodriguez

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Kyle Stevenson and Mike Dimter of the Eliminators do backstage interview with Mitch Keller.

"So let me get this straight. You guys are asking for a Tag Title match? Is that right?"

"No, no, no! We aren't asking for anything. We DEMAND a tag title match! We have proven we're the greatest tag team around. In my eyes and in the eyes of everyone in this locker room. Along with all the viewers in the XWF Universe.. we are number one contenders."

"Yeah! We're the number one contenders."

Aaron Wilson and Rachael Manning walk up.

"Says WHO?"

"Yeah, says WHO guys?"

Then those 2 teams get in an arguement for a moment before tag champions The Ray and The Dark Stranger walk up.

"Calm down, calm down, you both suck...."

Dimter tries to fight with Ray as his tag team partner Dark Stranger steps in to protect him.

"I don't think so."

All 3 teams are having a heated discussion when Ace and Gary of the Happy Go Luckies come in the picture.

"There's only one tag team that's making their PUSH for those titles. And that's the HAPPY!"

"GO!"

"LUCKIES!".."LUCKIES!"

All 4 tag teams exchange glances. Aaron Wilson has heard enough and starts swinging on Gary. Then Mike Dimter starts brawling with The Dark Stranger. Meanwhile it's The Ray tussling with Ace and Kyle Stevenson starts going toe-to-toe with Rachael Manning. It's an all out brawl backstage!! All 4 teams beating the absolute hell out of each other!! Referees and security tries to step in at the end but they are no match for these 8 superstars. They continue fighting one another until we cut to our next King of Xtreme first round encounter.

Commercial Break

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Main Event: WHC Carlos Shotgun vs Mark Adkins

This match really needs no introduction. These two between XtremeMania 6 and XtremeMania 7 put on what most call the biggest feud in the company's history.

Mark Adkins makes his way out first to a huge ovation. He's made appearances but has only wrestled once since XtremeMania 7. Pearl Jam cues and the crowd goes nuts for the World Champion Shotgun.

Both men have a staredown in the middle of the ring as the referee calls for the bell. Adkins goes for a swing and Shotgun blocks. Shotgun hits a right, right, right... Adkins blocks and swings again. Shotgun ducks under and hits an atomic drop. Shotgun off the ropes and Adkins hits a clothesline.

Shotgun bounces back up and Adkins whips him off the ropes. Shotgun ducks under a clothesline and tosses Adkins to the outside. Shotgun rolls to the outside as the two start brawling around the ring. Adkins gets a kick to the midsection. Shotgun blocks the ringpost and smashes Adkins's head on the stairs. Shotgun slides Adkins back into the ring and covers for a one count.

Shotgun hits a hard vertical suplex and follows with a diving knee smash for a two count. Adkins tries to get back up but Shotgun keeps him grounded with a headlock. Adkins to his feet.. Adkins hits a back suplex but Shotgun holds onto the headlock. Adkins rolls Shotgun to his shoulders and gets a two count.

Shotgun kicks Adkins in the midsection and goes for another suplex. Adkins counters mid suplex with a knee to the head. Adkins hits a forearm to the face. Another hard forearm connects. Adkins off the ropes.. Shotgun goes for a powerslam and Adkins stops.. Shotgun spins around.. Adkins goes for an End on Five.. Shotgun counters with a waistlock.. Adkins flips behind Shotgun and lands on his feet off the overhead German Suplex attempt. Shotgun turns around and Adkins hits a Guttermouth superkick! Adkins covers for a close two count.

Adkins picks Shotgun up and tosses him into the corner. Adkins hits a hard right hand, another hard right, stomp to the midsection. Stomp, stomp, stomp, Shotgun falls to the canvas. The referee tries to break it up and Adkins pushes the ref to the side. Adkins charges the corner... Shotgun stuns Adkins with a boot to the face. Shotgun grabs Adkins.. Shotgun Russian Legsweeps Adkins headfirst into the second turnbuckle! Shotgun covers.. Adkins gets his foot on the rope before the three!

Shotgun asks the referee again what the count was. He can't believe the match didn't end there. Shotgun signals for the Bullet Bomb as the crowd stands on their feet. Adkins slowly gets to his feet as Shotgun kicks him in the midsection. Adkins drops to a knee to block.. Shotgun goes for it again and Adkins blocks the second time.. Shotgun sunset flips over instead and goes for a pin.. Adkins rolls backwards and grabs Shotgun's legs. Adkins is going for the Sharpshooter! Adkins can't lock it on.. He turns Shotgun onto his stomach and grabs his arms. Adkins hits a curb stomp! Adkins covers and hooks the leg.. Shotgun kicks out at two!

Adkins drags Shotgun towards the corner and climbs the turnbuckle as the referee starts a five count. Adkins flies for a Lake Shore Drive.. Shotgun rolls out of the way.. Adkins lands on his feet. Shotgun back up turns around... Adkins charges. Shotgun grabs Adkins and hits an Exploder Suplex! Adkins back up.. Shotgun hits an overhead Belly to Belly suplex! The crowd is coming unglued again.

Shotgun kicks Adkins in the midsection and goes for another Bullet Bomb. Adkins blocks it again.. Shotgun goes for a End on Five instead... Adkins shoves Shotgun away. Adkins kicks Shotgun in the midsection and goes for a Bullet Bomb! Shotgun blocks.. Adkins lifts Shotgun above his shoulders.. Shotgun punches Adkins in the head and slips off his shoulders... Shotgun lands on his feet.. Adkins hits the End on Five out of nowhere! Adkins dives on top and hooks both legs. One.. Two.. Three!

The crowd cannot believe it. The announcers keep saying over and over that Adkins has just defeated the champion. Adkins has just defeated the champion. The referee raises Adkins's hand high in the air as Megadeth blares over the arena.

Winner: Mark Adkins

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End of Show