Post by managermike99 on Jul 31, 2024 9:12:23 GMT -5
Perplexity Wrestling Federation #1
Los Angeles, CA
The PWF...Where the stars come out to play...
Tonight's Line-Up
Triple Threat: Harley Race vs Nick Bockwinkel vs Bob Backlund
Fit Finlay & Drew McIntyre vs Billy Robinson & William Regal
Rhea Ripley vs Reggie Bennett vs Trish Stratus vs Charlotte Flair vs Chyna
Raven's Rules: Raven vs The Undertaker vs Sting
2 out of 3 Falls: Road Warriors vs British Bulldogs
Cage Match: Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, Hulk Hogan vs Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, Hiro Matsuda
Main Event: No CO, No DQ, FCA: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Bill Goldberg
Opening Bout
3-Way Match
**Winner will receive a spot in the PWF Heavyweight Title Tournament**
Harley Race 6'1 253 lbs., Kansas City, MO
vs
Nick Bockwinkel 5'10 240 lbs., Beverly Hills, CA (/w Bobby Heenan)
vs
Bob Backlund 6 '1 234 lbs., Princeton, MN
The match begins with Harley Race, Nick Bockwinkel, and Bob Backlund circling each other warily. Backlund makes the first move, shooting for a waistlock on Race, but Bockwinkel quickly intervenes with a knee to Backlund's midsection. Bockwinkel follows up with a snapmare on Backlund and a knee drop, but Race pulls Bockwinkel off and delivers a thunderous headbutt.
Race whips Bockwinkel into the ropes, but Backlund catches him with an atomic drop. Seizing the opportunity, Backlund applies his patented crossface chickenwing on Bockwinkel. Bockwinkel struggles, but Race breaks the hold with a knee drop across Backlund's face. Race then unleashes a series of knife-edge chops on Backlund in the corner.
Bockwinkel, recovering, locks in his trademark sleeper hold on Race. Backlund, seeing an opportunity, locks in a front facelock on Bockwinkel, creating a triple submission situation. The three men collapse to the mat, breaking the holds. Race is the first to his feet and hits his patented diving headbutt on Backlund.
Bockwinkel catches Race with a neckbreaker and goes for the cover, but Backlund breaks it up at the two count. Bobby Heenan, on the outside, distracts the referee, allowing Bockwinkel to take advantage with a low blow on Race. Backlund catches Bockwinkel from behind with a belly-to-back suplex.
Backlund climbs to the top rope and delivers a diving elbow drop on Race, but Race kicks out at two and a half. Bockwinkel hits a dropkick on Backlund and sets up for the piledriver, but Race counters with a back body drop. Backlund, quick on his feet, hits an atomic drop on Race and locks in the crossface chickenwing once more. As Race begins to fade in Backlund's crossface chickenwing, Bockwinkel rushes in and breaks up the hold with a well-placed elbow drop to Backlund's back. All three men struggle to their feet, visibly exhausted from the grueling contest.
Bockwinkel, seizing the moment, catches Race with a perfectly executed dropkick, sending him reeling into the corner. He then turns his attention to Backlund, locking him in his signature sleeper hold. Backlund fights to break free, his face turning red as he gasps for air. Race, recovering in the corner, sees an opportunity and charges at both men, hitting them with a double clothesline that breaks Bockwinkel's hold and sends all three crashing to the mat. Race is the first to his feet and climbs to the top rope, preparing for his diving headbutt.
As Race leaps, Backlund rolls out of the way, leaving Bockwinkel to be the target of the headbutt. Race, dazed from the impact, staggers to his feet. Backlund quickly grabs him from behind, attempting another crossface chickenwing, but Race counters with a back suplex.
Bockwinkel, showing his ring awareness, takes advantage of the situation. He grabs Race's legs and swiftly applies his figure-four leglock. Race howls in pain, trapped in the center of the ring. Backlund tries to break it up, but Bockwinkel's manager, Bobby Heenan, pulls Backlund's leg from the outside, causing him to fall. Heenan pulls Backlund out of the ring.
With Backlund momentarily out of the picture, Race has no choice but to endure the excruciating pain. After a valiant effort to reach the ropes, Race finally submits to Bockwinkel's figure-four leglock. The bell rings, and Nick Bockwinkel is declared the winner of this epic three-way clash.
[Nick Bockwinkel defeated Harley Race and Bob Backlund by submission when he submitted Race with the figure-four leglock at 24:00]
Post-Match: Race is livid with Heenan for his interference in the bout. He reminds Heenan that he managed Race once upon a time as well. Backlund chooses more than words though and attacks Heenan and Bockwinkel. After a moment's thought Race joins Backlund in an unusual alliance and the two route Bockwinkel and Heenan back to the dressing room.
Bout #2
**Winners receive a spot in the tag team title tournament
Fit Finlay 5'10 233 lbs., Belfast, Northern Ireland & Drew McIntrye 6'5 265 lbs., Ayr Scotland
v
Billy Robinson 5'11 240 lbs., Manchester England & William Regal 6'3 243 lbs., Blackpool, England
The bell rings as Billy Robinson and William Regal face off against Fit Finlay and Drew McIntyre in this intergenerational clash of European wrestling styles. Robinson and Regal, representing the classic British technical style, start the match against the hard-hitting duo of Finlay and McIntyre.
Robinson and Finlay begin the contest, locking up in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Robinson quickly transitions into a wristlock, showcasing his catch wrestling prowess. Finlay, no stranger to technical wrestling himself, counters with a snapmare and applies a chinlock. Robinson escapes and tags in Regal.
Regal and Finlay exchange stiff European uppercuts, neither man giving an inch. McIntyre tags in and attempts to overpower Regal with his size advantage, but Regal's technical skill allows him to counter with a series of arm drags and a butterfly suplex.
The match continues with Robinson and Regal working together seamlessly, utilizing quick tags and double-team maneuvers to keep Finlay and McIntyre off balance. Robinson applies his patented double wristlock on McIntyre, while Regal keeps Finlay at bay
Finlay and McIntyre eventually gain the upper hand through their aggressive style and power moves. McIntyre hits a devastating Future Shock DDT on Regal, but Robinson breaks up the pin attempt just in time.
As the match reaches its climax, all four men are in the ring. Robinson locks Finlay in an Indian deathlock, while Regal and McIntyre brawl on the outside. Finlay manages to reach the ropes, forcing Robinson to break the hold.
In the final sequence, Regal catches McIntyre with a running knee strike as he comes off the ropes. Robinson follows up with a bridging suplex on Finlay, securing the three-count and the victory for his team.
The crowd shows appreciation for the technical masterclass they've just witnessed from these four European wrestling legends.
[Billy Robinson & William Regal defeated Fit Finlay & Drew McIntyre by pinfall when Robinson pinned Finlay after a bridging suplex at 14:41]
Bout #3
Women's Fatal 5 Way Bout
**Winner gets a spot in the Women's Title Tournament
Rhea Ripley 5'7 170 lbs. Adelaide, South Australia
v
Reggie Bennett 5'8 249 lbs., Venice Beach, California
v
Trish Stratus 5'5 125 lbs., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
v
Charlotte Flair 5'10, 143 lbs., The Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina
v
Chyna 5'10 200 lbs., Londonderry, New Hampshire
The bell rings to start the five-woman elimination match under traditional tag rules, with only two competitors legal at a time. Rhea Ripley, Reggie Bennett, Trish Stratus, Charlotte Flair, and Chyna are set to clash in this high-stakes contest. The match can only end when all but one wrestler is eliminated.
The match begins with Trish Stratus and Charlotte Flair as the legal competitors. They exchange holds and counters, showcasing their technical prowess. Flair gains the upper hand with a series of chops and a suplex. Trish fights back with a headscissors takedown and tags in Chyna.
Chyna enters the ring and overpowers Flair with her raw strength, hitting a gorilla press slam. Flair manages to tag in Reggie Bennett, who matches Chyna's power. The two giants clash in the center of the ring, trading heavy blows. Bennett catches Chyna with a powerslam and goes for the pin, but Chyna kicks out.
Rhea Ripley tags herself in and immediately targets Bennett, hitting a dropkick that sends her into the corner. Ripley follows up with a series of kicks and a suplex. Bennett fights back and tags in Trish Stratus. Trish hits Ripley with a Stratusfaction, but Ripley kicks out at two. Ripley counters with a Riptide, pinning Trish for the first elimination.
[Trish Stratus is eliminated by Rhea Ripley after a riptide at 5:25]
Charlotte Flair re-enters the ring and goes after Ripley, hitting a big boot and a Natural Selection. She covers Ripley, but Chyna breaks up the pin. Flair tags in Reggie Bennett, who continues the assault on Ripley. Bennett hits a spinebuster and goes for the pin, but Ripley kicks out again.
Ripley manages to tag in Chyna, who comes in with a flurry of punches and a DDT on Bennett. Chyna lifts Bennett for a powerbomb, but Bennett counters with a back body drop. Bennett tags in Flair, who locks Chyna in the Figure-Eight Leglock. Chyna struggles but eventually taps out.
[Chyna is eliminated by Charlotte Flair with the figure-eight leglock at 8:08]
Rhea Ripley, faces off against Flair and Bennett as chaos erupts. Flair and Bennett act as a tag team, double-team Ripley, using quick tags to wear her down. Flair hits a moonsault, but Ripley kicks out at two. Bennett tags in and hits a running powerslam, but Ripley kicks out once more.
Ripley fights back, hitting a dropkick on Bennett and a Riptide on Flair. She covers Flair, but Flair gets a foot on the ropes. Bennett tags herself in but Ripley catches Bennett with a superkick and a Riptide, pinning her for the elimination.
[Reggie Bennett is eliminated by Rhea Ripley after a Riptide at 11:32]
The match comes down to Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. Both women are exhausted but determined. They exchange strikes and counters, with neither gaining a clear advantage. Flair attempts a Figure-Eight Leglock, but Ripley counters with a small package for a near fall.
Flair hits a spear and goes for the pin, but Ripley kicks out at two. Ripley fights back with a series of clotheslines and a suplex. She sets up for the Riptide, but Flair counters with a roll-up, grabbing the tights for leverage. The referee counts to three, and Flair secures the victory.
[Rhea Ripley is eliminated by Charlotte Flair after a roll up with a handful of tights at 14:13]
[Charlotte Flair defeated Rhea Ripley, Reggie Bennett, Chyna, and Trish Stratus in a Fatal Five Way at 14:13]
Charlotte Flair stands tall as the last woman standing, having outlasted four other formidable competitors in this intense elimination match. Ripley is pissed off but just makes her way to the back shaking her head.
Bout #4
3 Way - Ravens Rules Match
**Winner receives a spot in the PWF Heavyweight Title Tournament
Raven 6'1 235 lbs., The Bowery
v
The Undertaker 6'10 309 lbs., Death Valley
v
Sting 6'2 250 lbs., Venice Beach, CA
This was originally set as a dream match between WWF's The Undertaker and WCW's Sting. Two icons who never had the bout they should have had. However, they were interrupted by Raven who claimed that there was a 3rd wrestling company that while smaller, was more innovative and more loved than either of the big two. He said he was going to represent ECW in this bout and challenged them to make it a Ravens Rules match. Sting seemed a bit hesitant, asking what a Ravens Rules match was, but Undertaker didn't care, just accepting the bout.
The bell rings, signaling the start of the Raven's Rules match between Raven, The Undertaker, and Sting. The atmosphere is electric as the three legends circle each other in the ring, ready for a no-holds-barred battle where anything goes.
Raven, known for his hardcore style, immediately rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. He slides back in and swings at The Undertaker, but The Deadman blocks it and delivers a big boot to Raven's face, sending him crashing to the mat. Sting seizes the moment and hits Undertaker with a series of quick strikes, culminating in a dropkick that sends him into the corner.
Sting follows up with a Stinger Splash, but Raven recovers and smashes the chair across Sting's back. Raven then sets up the chair in the middle of the ring and attempts a Russian leg sweep on Sting, but Undertaker intercepts with a clothesline, knocking both men down. The Phenom then grabs Raven and delivers a punishing chokeslam onto the steel chair.
The match spills outside the ring, with Sting and Undertaker brawling near the announce table. Raven, ever the opportunist, retrieves a kendo stick from under the ring and starts swinging wildly, connecting with both opponents. He then sets up a table at ringside, but before he can use it, Sting hits him with a baseball bat, sending Raven sprawling.
Sting and Undertaker continue their battle, with Sting gaining the upper hand. He attempts to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock, but Undertaker powers out and counters with a Hell's Gate submission hold. Just as Sting appears to be fading, Raven breaks the hold with a trash can lid to Undertaker's head.
The chaos intensifies with all three men in the ring. Raven sets up another table in the corner and whips Undertaker into it, but The Deadman reverses, sending Raven crashing through the wood. Sting capitalizes with a Scorpion Death Drop on Raven, but Undertaker breaks up the pin with a leg drop.
In the final moments, The Undertaker grabs Sting and delivers a Tombstone Piledriver. Before he can cover, Raven, bleeding and battered, grabs a chain from under the ring and wraps it around his fist. He nails Undertaker with a chain-wrapped punch, dazing him. Raven then turns his attention to Sting, wrapping the chain around Sting's leg and locking in a modified ankle lock.
The pain is excruciating, and Sting struggles to escape. The chain digs into his flesh, and the pressure on his leg becomes unbearable. With no way out and his leg on the verge of breaking, Sting has no choice but to scream, "I quit!". The fans can't believe what they just witnessed!
The bell rings, and Raven is declared the winner of this brutal Raven's Rules match. The Undertaker and Sting lay in the ring, battered and bruised, as Raven stands tall, his hand raised in victory, embodying the hardcore spirit of the match. The Undertaker suddenly sits straight up, and Raven leaves through the crowd.
[Raven defeated The Undertaker and Sting by submission when he submitted Sting with a chain assisted ankle lock at 12:43]
Bout #5
Dream Tag Team Bout
Best 2 out of 3 Falls
**Winners receive a spot in the PWF Tag Team Tournament
The Road Warriors: Hawk & Animal combined wt 575 lbs. (/w Paul Ellering)
v
The British Bulldogs: Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith combined wt 485 lbs (/w Cpt. Lou Albano)
The bell rings, and the Road Warriors, Hawk and Animal, accompanied by Paul Ellering, face off against the British Bulldogs, Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, with Captain Lou Albano in their corner. This best two-out-of-three falls match promises to be an explosive encounter.
First Fall:
The match begins with Hawk squaring off against Dynamite Kid. Hawk uses his power to overpower Dynamite initially, but Dynamite's speed allows him to evade and counter with quick strikes. Animal tags in and attempts a powerslam on Dynamite, but the Bulldog slips out and tags in Davey Boy.
Davey Boy and Animal engage in a test of strength, with Davey Boy surprisingly holding his own. The Bulldogs showcase their technical prowess, using quick tags and double-team maneuvers to keep the Warriors off balance. After a series of near falls, Dynamite Kid catches Hawk with a diving headbutt from the top rope. Davey Boy follows up with a running powerslam on Animal, securing the first fall for the British Bulldogs.
[British Bulldogs win first fall when Davey Boy pins Animal after a powerslam at 5:35]
Second Fall:
The Road Warriors, now fired up, start the second fall with increased aggression. Hawk and Animal utilize their signature power moves, including their devastating clotheslines and shoulder blocks. Paul Ellering provides strategic advice from the outside, while Lou Albano frantically tries to rally the Bulldogs.
The Warriors' power game proves too much for the Bulldogs in this fall. After a series of power moves, including a Doomsday Device on Dynamite Kid, Hawk covers him for the three-count, evening the score at one fall each.
[Road Warriors win the second fall when Hawk pins Dynamite Kid after a Doomsday Device at 9:42]
Third and Deciding Fall:
The final fall begins with all four men brawling in the ring. The referee struggles to maintain order as the action spills to the outside. Hawk and Davey Boy battle near the announce table while Animal and Dynamite Kid exchange blows on the opposite side of the ring.
Back in the ring, the teams trade near falls, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs hit their running powerslam on Animal, but Hawk breaks up the pin at the last second. The Warriors go for a Doomsday Device attempt on Dynamite Kid, but Davey Boy pushes Hawk off the top rope.
In the chaos, Paul Ellering attempts to interfere, but Lou Albano intercepts him. The distraction allows Dynamite Kid to hit a missile dropkick on Animal. Davey Boy follows up with a running powerslam on Hawk. Dynamite Kid then ascends to the top rope and delivers a diving headbutt to Hawk. Davey Boy makes the cover, and the referee counts to three.
The British Bulldogs win the match two falls to one in a hard-fought, back-and-forth contest that showcases the best of both legendary teams.
[British Bulldogs win the third fall when Davey Boy pins Hawk after a diving headbutt from Dynamite Kid at 17:10]
[British Bulldogs win two falls to one 17:10]
Post-Match: Sore losers, The Road Warriors, along with Paul Ellering attack their opponents. Security eventually breaks it up, but until then the Roadies beat the Bulldogs from pillar to post.
Bout #6
Cage Match
Texas Tornado Style - I Quit - Six-Man Tag Match
**winning team will all get a spot in the Heavyweight title tournament
Bruno Smmartino 5'10, 265 lbs., Abruzzo, Italy
Wahoo McDaniel 6'1, 265 lbs., Midland, TX
Hulk Hogan 6'7, 302 lbs., Venice Beach, CA
v
Stan Hansen 6'4, 321 lbs., Borger, TX
Greg Valentine 6'0, 243 lbs., Seattle, WA
Hiro Matsuda 6'1, 231 lbs., Yokohama, Japan
The bell rings, and the steel cage door slams shut, trapping all six men inside. This Texas Tornado-style match means all competitors are legal and active, creating a chaotic and brutal environment. Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, and Hulk Hogan face off against Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, and Hiro Matsuda.
Immediately, the action explodes. Hogan charges at Hansen, delivering a series of right hands before whipping him into the cage. McDaniel and Valentine exchange thunderous chops, each slap echoing through the arena. Sammartino and Matsuda grapple in the center, with Sammartino using his power to gain the upper hand.
Hansen recovers and blindsides Hogan with a lariat, sending him crashing to the mat. He then turns his attention to McDaniel, who is now grappling with Valentine. Hansen and Valentine double-team McDaniel, slamming him into the cage repeatedly. Meanwhile, Matsuda locks Sammartino in a painful armbar, trying to wear down the "Living Legend."
Hogan gets back to his feet and charges at Hansen, hitting a big boot that sends Hansen sprawling. Hogan then lifts Valentine for a body slam, but Matsuda breaks it up with a kick to Hogan's knee. Sammartino, shaking off the effects of the armbar, grabs Matsuda and delivers a backbreaker.
The match continues with each team gaining and losing momentum. McDaniel hits a tomahawk chop on Valentine, followed by a scoop slam. Hansen, now bleeding from the forehead, grabs a steel chair that was introduced earlier and swings wildly, catching Sammartino in the ribs.
Hogan, seeing his partner in trouble, hits a leg drop on Hansen, but Matsuda quickly locks Hogan in a figure-four leglock. Hogan writhes in pain but refuses to quit. McDaniel breaks the hold with a stomp to Matsuda's chest.
The climax of the match comes when Hansen targets McDaniel's leg. Hansen, known for his viciousness, grabs McDaniel's leg and slams it against the cage repeatedly. Valentine joins in, applying a figure-four leglock on McDaniel while Hansen stomps on his knee. The pain is unbearable, and McDaniel's leg bends at an unnatural angle.
Screaming in agony, McDaniel has no choice but to quit, ending the match. The referee calls for the bell, and Hansen, Valentine, and Matsuda are declared the winners.
[Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, Hiro Matsuda defeated Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, Hulk Hogan by submission when Valentine submitted McDaniel in a figure-four leglock at 13:48]
[Wahoo McDaniel injured with a broken leg]
Post-Match: As the cage door opens, medical personnel rush in to tend to McDaniel, whose leg is clearly broken. The victors exit the cage, celebrating their hard-fought and brutal victory.
Main Event
No DQ - No Countout - Falls Count Anywhere
**winner gets a spot in the Heavyweight Title Tournament
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin 6'2 252 lbs., Victoria, TX
vs
Bill Goldberg 6'4 285 lbs., Atlanta, GA
The bell rings, signalling the start of this highly anticipated No Disqualification, No Countout, Falls Count Anywhere match between two of wrestling's biggest icons: Goldberg and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
As soon as the match begins, both men charge at each other, meeting in the center of the ring with a thunderous collision. Austin gains the early advantage with a series of hard-hitting punches, backing Goldberg into the corner. Goldberg counters with a powerful shove, sending Austin across the ring.
Taking advantage of the No DQ stipulation, Austin rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. As he slides back in, Goldberg meets him with a spear, sending both men crashing through the ropes to the outside. The brawl spills into the crowd, with both wrestlers exchanging blows as they make their way through the stunned audience.
Austin gains the upper hand by slamming Goldberg's head into the guardrail. He then drags Goldberg back towards the ring area, where he finds a table under the ring. Austin sets up the table at ringside, but Goldberg recovers and counters, suplexing Austin onto the unforgiving floor.
The action continues backstage, with both men using whatever weapons they can find. Goldberg throws Austin into a stack of equipment cases, while Austin retaliates by smashing a TV monitor over Goldberg's head. The Falls Count Anywhere rule comes into play as Austin goes for a pin in the backstage area, but Goldberg kicks out at two.
The fight makes its way back to the arena, where Goldberg hits his signature Jackhammer on Austin onto the exposed concrete floor. He goes for the cover, but Austin somehow kicks out. Frustrated, Goldberg sets up for a spear, but Austin sidesteps and Goldberg crashes through the barricade.
Austin seizes the moment and climbs to the top of the entrance ramp. As Goldberg staggers to his feet, Austin leaps off with a flying elbow drop, crashing into Goldberg on the floor below. Both men are down, exhausted from the brutal contest.
In the final sequence, Austin manages to get to his feet first. He pulls Goldberg up and positions him for the Stunner. Goldberg counters at the last second, pushing Austin away and hitting a devastating spear. With both men down again, Goldberg crawls over and drapes an arm across Austin's chest. The referee counts one... two... three!
Goldberg emerges victorious in this chaotic, hard-fought No DQ, No Countout, Falls Count Anywhere match, proving his dominance over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Bill Goldberg defeated Steve Austin by pinfall after a spear at 11:50]
An amazing night of wrestling to kick off this new fantasy promotion!
The second card line-up is already set.
Verne Gagne vs Eddie Guerrero
Steiner Brothers vs FTR vs Dudley Boyz
Bull Nakano vs Awesome Kong
Abdullah the Butcher vs Toru Tanaka vs Tiger Jeet Singh
Kurt Angle vs Bryan Danielson
Shawn Michaels & Triple H vs Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi
Antonio Inoki vs MJF
Matches and events signed for future cards
Ric Flair vs Superstar Billy Graham
Randy Savage vs Orange Cassidy
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens vs Harley Race & Larry Hennig
Random Trios BattleDraw
Johnny Valentine vs Gunther
Los Angeles, CA
The PWF...Where the stars come out to play...
Tonight's Line-Up
Triple Threat: Harley Race vs Nick Bockwinkel vs Bob Backlund
Fit Finlay & Drew McIntyre vs Billy Robinson & William Regal
Rhea Ripley vs Reggie Bennett vs Trish Stratus vs Charlotte Flair vs Chyna
Raven's Rules: Raven vs The Undertaker vs Sting
2 out of 3 Falls: Road Warriors vs British Bulldogs
Cage Match: Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, Hulk Hogan vs Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, Hiro Matsuda
Main Event: No CO, No DQ, FCA: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Bill Goldberg
Opening Bout
3-Way Match
**Winner will receive a spot in the PWF Heavyweight Title Tournament**
Harley Race 6'1 253 lbs., Kansas City, MO
vs
Nick Bockwinkel 5'10 240 lbs., Beverly Hills, CA (/w Bobby Heenan)
vs
Bob Backlund 6 '1 234 lbs., Princeton, MN
The match begins with Harley Race, Nick Bockwinkel, and Bob Backlund circling each other warily. Backlund makes the first move, shooting for a waistlock on Race, but Bockwinkel quickly intervenes with a knee to Backlund's midsection. Bockwinkel follows up with a snapmare on Backlund and a knee drop, but Race pulls Bockwinkel off and delivers a thunderous headbutt.
Race whips Bockwinkel into the ropes, but Backlund catches him with an atomic drop. Seizing the opportunity, Backlund applies his patented crossface chickenwing on Bockwinkel. Bockwinkel struggles, but Race breaks the hold with a knee drop across Backlund's face. Race then unleashes a series of knife-edge chops on Backlund in the corner.
Bockwinkel, recovering, locks in his trademark sleeper hold on Race. Backlund, seeing an opportunity, locks in a front facelock on Bockwinkel, creating a triple submission situation. The three men collapse to the mat, breaking the holds. Race is the first to his feet and hits his patented diving headbutt on Backlund.
Bockwinkel catches Race with a neckbreaker and goes for the cover, but Backlund breaks it up at the two count. Bobby Heenan, on the outside, distracts the referee, allowing Bockwinkel to take advantage with a low blow on Race. Backlund catches Bockwinkel from behind with a belly-to-back suplex.
Backlund climbs to the top rope and delivers a diving elbow drop on Race, but Race kicks out at two and a half. Bockwinkel hits a dropkick on Backlund and sets up for the piledriver, but Race counters with a back body drop. Backlund, quick on his feet, hits an atomic drop on Race and locks in the crossface chickenwing once more. As Race begins to fade in Backlund's crossface chickenwing, Bockwinkel rushes in and breaks up the hold with a well-placed elbow drop to Backlund's back. All three men struggle to their feet, visibly exhausted from the grueling contest.
Bockwinkel, seizing the moment, catches Race with a perfectly executed dropkick, sending him reeling into the corner. He then turns his attention to Backlund, locking him in his signature sleeper hold. Backlund fights to break free, his face turning red as he gasps for air. Race, recovering in the corner, sees an opportunity and charges at both men, hitting them with a double clothesline that breaks Bockwinkel's hold and sends all three crashing to the mat. Race is the first to his feet and climbs to the top rope, preparing for his diving headbutt.
As Race leaps, Backlund rolls out of the way, leaving Bockwinkel to be the target of the headbutt. Race, dazed from the impact, staggers to his feet. Backlund quickly grabs him from behind, attempting another crossface chickenwing, but Race counters with a back suplex.
Bockwinkel, showing his ring awareness, takes advantage of the situation. He grabs Race's legs and swiftly applies his figure-four leglock. Race howls in pain, trapped in the center of the ring. Backlund tries to break it up, but Bockwinkel's manager, Bobby Heenan, pulls Backlund's leg from the outside, causing him to fall. Heenan pulls Backlund out of the ring.
With Backlund momentarily out of the picture, Race has no choice but to endure the excruciating pain. After a valiant effort to reach the ropes, Race finally submits to Bockwinkel's figure-four leglock. The bell rings, and Nick Bockwinkel is declared the winner of this epic three-way clash.
[Nick Bockwinkel defeated Harley Race and Bob Backlund by submission when he submitted Race with the figure-four leglock at 24:00]
Post-Match: Race is livid with Heenan for his interference in the bout. He reminds Heenan that he managed Race once upon a time as well. Backlund chooses more than words though and attacks Heenan and Bockwinkel. After a moment's thought Race joins Backlund in an unusual alliance and the two route Bockwinkel and Heenan back to the dressing room.
Bout #2
**Winners receive a spot in the tag team title tournament
Fit Finlay 5'10 233 lbs., Belfast, Northern Ireland & Drew McIntrye 6'5 265 lbs., Ayr Scotland
v
Billy Robinson 5'11 240 lbs., Manchester England & William Regal 6'3 243 lbs., Blackpool, England
The bell rings as Billy Robinson and William Regal face off against Fit Finlay and Drew McIntyre in this intergenerational clash of European wrestling styles. Robinson and Regal, representing the classic British technical style, start the match against the hard-hitting duo of Finlay and McIntyre.
Robinson and Finlay begin the contest, locking up in a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Robinson quickly transitions into a wristlock, showcasing his catch wrestling prowess. Finlay, no stranger to technical wrestling himself, counters with a snapmare and applies a chinlock. Robinson escapes and tags in Regal.
Regal and Finlay exchange stiff European uppercuts, neither man giving an inch. McIntyre tags in and attempts to overpower Regal with his size advantage, but Regal's technical skill allows him to counter with a series of arm drags and a butterfly suplex.
The match continues with Robinson and Regal working together seamlessly, utilizing quick tags and double-team maneuvers to keep Finlay and McIntyre off balance. Robinson applies his patented double wristlock on McIntyre, while Regal keeps Finlay at bay
Finlay and McIntyre eventually gain the upper hand through their aggressive style and power moves. McIntyre hits a devastating Future Shock DDT on Regal, but Robinson breaks up the pin attempt just in time.
As the match reaches its climax, all four men are in the ring. Robinson locks Finlay in an Indian deathlock, while Regal and McIntyre brawl on the outside. Finlay manages to reach the ropes, forcing Robinson to break the hold.
In the final sequence, Regal catches McIntyre with a running knee strike as he comes off the ropes. Robinson follows up with a bridging suplex on Finlay, securing the three-count and the victory for his team.
The crowd shows appreciation for the technical masterclass they've just witnessed from these four European wrestling legends.
[Billy Robinson & William Regal defeated Fit Finlay & Drew McIntyre by pinfall when Robinson pinned Finlay after a bridging suplex at 14:41]
Bout #3
Women's Fatal 5 Way Bout
**Winner gets a spot in the Women's Title Tournament
Rhea Ripley 5'7 170 lbs. Adelaide, South Australia
v
Reggie Bennett 5'8 249 lbs., Venice Beach, California
v
Trish Stratus 5'5 125 lbs., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
v
Charlotte Flair 5'10, 143 lbs., The Queen City, Charlotte, North Carolina
v
Chyna 5'10 200 lbs., Londonderry, New Hampshire
The bell rings to start the five-woman elimination match under traditional tag rules, with only two competitors legal at a time. Rhea Ripley, Reggie Bennett, Trish Stratus, Charlotte Flair, and Chyna are set to clash in this high-stakes contest. The match can only end when all but one wrestler is eliminated.
The match begins with Trish Stratus and Charlotte Flair as the legal competitors. They exchange holds and counters, showcasing their technical prowess. Flair gains the upper hand with a series of chops and a suplex. Trish fights back with a headscissors takedown and tags in Chyna.
Chyna enters the ring and overpowers Flair with her raw strength, hitting a gorilla press slam. Flair manages to tag in Reggie Bennett, who matches Chyna's power. The two giants clash in the center of the ring, trading heavy blows. Bennett catches Chyna with a powerslam and goes for the pin, but Chyna kicks out.
Rhea Ripley tags herself in and immediately targets Bennett, hitting a dropkick that sends her into the corner. Ripley follows up with a series of kicks and a suplex. Bennett fights back and tags in Trish Stratus. Trish hits Ripley with a Stratusfaction, but Ripley kicks out at two. Ripley counters with a Riptide, pinning Trish for the first elimination.
[Trish Stratus is eliminated by Rhea Ripley after a riptide at 5:25]
Charlotte Flair re-enters the ring and goes after Ripley, hitting a big boot and a Natural Selection. She covers Ripley, but Chyna breaks up the pin. Flair tags in Reggie Bennett, who continues the assault on Ripley. Bennett hits a spinebuster and goes for the pin, but Ripley kicks out again.
Ripley manages to tag in Chyna, who comes in with a flurry of punches and a DDT on Bennett. Chyna lifts Bennett for a powerbomb, but Bennett counters with a back body drop. Bennett tags in Flair, who locks Chyna in the Figure-Eight Leglock. Chyna struggles but eventually taps out.
[Chyna is eliminated by Charlotte Flair with the figure-eight leglock at 8:08]
Rhea Ripley, faces off against Flair and Bennett as chaos erupts. Flair and Bennett act as a tag team, double-team Ripley, using quick tags to wear her down. Flair hits a moonsault, but Ripley kicks out at two. Bennett tags in and hits a running powerslam, but Ripley kicks out once more.
Ripley fights back, hitting a dropkick on Bennett and a Riptide on Flair. She covers Flair, but Flair gets a foot on the ropes. Bennett tags herself in but Ripley catches Bennett with a superkick and a Riptide, pinning her for the elimination.
[Reggie Bennett is eliminated by Rhea Ripley after a Riptide at 11:32]
The match comes down to Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair. Both women are exhausted but determined. They exchange strikes and counters, with neither gaining a clear advantage. Flair attempts a Figure-Eight Leglock, but Ripley counters with a small package for a near fall.
Flair hits a spear and goes for the pin, but Ripley kicks out at two. Ripley fights back with a series of clotheslines and a suplex. She sets up for the Riptide, but Flair counters with a roll-up, grabbing the tights for leverage. The referee counts to three, and Flair secures the victory.
[Rhea Ripley is eliminated by Charlotte Flair after a roll up with a handful of tights at 14:13]
[Charlotte Flair defeated Rhea Ripley, Reggie Bennett, Chyna, and Trish Stratus in a Fatal Five Way at 14:13]
Charlotte Flair stands tall as the last woman standing, having outlasted four other formidable competitors in this intense elimination match. Ripley is pissed off but just makes her way to the back shaking her head.
Bout #4
3 Way - Ravens Rules Match
**Winner receives a spot in the PWF Heavyweight Title Tournament
Raven 6'1 235 lbs., The Bowery
v
The Undertaker 6'10 309 lbs., Death Valley
v
Sting 6'2 250 lbs., Venice Beach, CA
This was originally set as a dream match between WWF's The Undertaker and WCW's Sting. Two icons who never had the bout they should have had. However, they were interrupted by Raven who claimed that there was a 3rd wrestling company that while smaller, was more innovative and more loved than either of the big two. He said he was going to represent ECW in this bout and challenged them to make it a Ravens Rules match. Sting seemed a bit hesitant, asking what a Ravens Rules match was, but Undertaker didn't care, just accepting the bout.
The bell rings, signaling the start of the Raven's Rules match between Raven, The Undertaker, and Sting. The atmosphere is electric as the three legends circle each other in the ring, ready for a no-holds-barred battle where anything goes.
Raven, known for his hardcore style, immediately rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. He slides back in and swings at The Undertaker, but The Deadman blocks it and delivers a big boot to Raven's face, sending him crashing to the mat. Sting seizes the moment and hits Undertaker with a series of quick strikes, culminating in a dropkick that sends him into the corner.
Sting follows up with a Stinger Splash, but Raven recovers and smashes the chair across Sting's back. Raven then sets up the chair in the middle of the ring and attempts a Russian leg sweep on Sting, but Undertaker intercepts with a clothesline, knocking both men down. The Phenom then grabs Raven and delivers a punishing chokeslam onto the steel chair.
The match spills outside the ring, with Sting and Undertaker brawling near the announce table. Raven, ever the opportunist, retrieves a kendo stick from under the ring and starts swinging wildly, connecting with both opponents. He then sets up a table at ringside, but before he can use it, Sting hits him with a baseball bat, sending Raven sprawling.
Sting and Undertaker continue their battle, with Sting gaining the upper hand. He attempts to lock in the Scorpion Deathlock, but Undertaker powers out and counters with a Hell's Gate submission hold. Just as Sting appears to be fading, Raven breaks the hold with a trash can lid to Undertaker's head.
The chaos intensifies with all three men in the ring. Raven sets up another table in the corner and whips Undertaker into it, but The Deadman reverses, sending Raven crashing through the wood. Sting capitalizes with a Scorpion Death Drop on Raven, but Undertaker breaks up the pin with a leg drop.
In the final moments, The Undertaker grabs Sting and delivers a Tombstone Piledriver. Before he can cover, Raven, bleeding and battered, grabs a chain from under the ring and wraps it around his fist. He nails Undertaker with a chain-wrapped punch, dazing him. Raven then turns his attention to Sting, wrapping the chain around Sting's leg and locking in a modified ankle lock.
The pain is excruciating, and Sting struggles to escape. The chain digs into his flesh, and the pressure on his leg becomes unbearable. With no way out and his leg on the verge of breaking, Sting has no choice but to scream, "I quit!". The fans can't believe what they just witnessed!
The bell rings, and Raven is declared the winner of this brutal Raven's Rules match. The Undertaker and Sting lay in the ring, battered and bruised, as Raven stands tall, his hand raised in victory, embodying the hardcore spirit of the match. The Undertaker suddenly sits straight up, and Raven leaves through the crowd.
[Raven defeated The Undertaker and Sting by submission when he submitted Sting with a chain assisted ankle lock at 12:43]
Bout #5
Dream Tag Team Bout
Best 2 out of 3 Falls
**Winners receive a spot in the PWF Tag Team Tournament
The Road Warriors: Hawk & Animal combined wt 575 lbs. (/w Paul Ellering)
v
The British Bulldogs: Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith combined wt 485 lbs (/w Cpt. Lou Albano)
The bell rings, and the Road Warriors, Hawk and Animal, accompanied by Paul Ellering, face off against the British Bulldogs, Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid, with Captain Lou Albano in their corner. This best two-out-of-three falls match promises to be an explosive encounter.
First Fall:
The match begins with Hawk squaring off against Dynamite Kid. Hawk uses his power to overpower Dynamite initially, but Dynamite's speed allows him to evade and counter with quick strikes. Animal tags in and attempts a powerslam on Dynamite, but the Bulldog slips out and tags in Davey Boy.
Davey Boy and Animal engage in a test of strength, with Davey Boy surprisingly holding his own. The Bulldogs showcase their technical prowess, using quick tags and double-team maneuvers to keep the Warriors off balance. After a series of near falls, Dynamite Kid catches Hawk with a diving headbutt from the top rope. Davey Boy follows up with a running powerslam on Animal, securing the first fall for the British Bulldogs.
[British Bulldogs win first fall when Davey Boy pins Animal after a powerslam at 5:35]
Second Fall:
The Road Warriors, now fired up, start the second fall with increased aggression. Hawk and Animal utilize their signature power moves, including their devastating clotheslines and shoulder blocks. Paul Ellering provides strategic advice from the outside, while Lou Albano frantically tries to rally the Bulldogs.
The Warriors' power game proves too much for the Bulldogs in this fall. After a series of power moves, including a Doomsday Device on Dynamite Kid, Hawk covers him for the three-count, evening the score at one fall each.
[Road Warriors win the second fall when Hawk pins Dynamite Kid after a Doomsday Device at 9:42]
Third and Deciding Fall:
The final fall begins with all four men brawling in the ring. The referee struggles to maintain order as the action spills to the outside. Hawk and Davey Boy battle near the announce table while Animal and Dynamite Kid exchange blows on the opposite side of the ring.
Back in the ring, the teams trade near falls, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Bulldogs hit their running powerslam on Animal, but Hawk breaks up the pin at the last second. The Warriors go for a Doomsday Device attempt on Dynamite Kid, but Davey Boy pushes Hawk off the top rope.
In the chaos, Paul Ellering attempts to interfere, but Lou Albano intercepts him. The distraction allows Dynamite Kid to hit a missile dropkick on Animal. Davey Boy follows up with a running powerslam on Hawk. Dynamite Kid then ascends to the top rope and delivers a diving headbutt to Hawk. Davey Boy makes the cover, and the referee counts to three.
The British Bulldogs win the match two falls to one in a hard-fought, back-and-forth contest that showcases the best of both legendary teams.
[British Bulldogs win the third fall when Davey Boy pins Hawk after a diving headbutt from Dynamite Kid at 17:10]
[British Bulldogs win two falls to one 17:10]
Post-Match: Sore losers, The Road Warriors, along with Paul Ellering attack their opponents. Security eventually breaks it up, but until then the Roadies beat the Bulldogs from pillar to post.
Bout #6
Cage Match
Texas Tornado Style - I Quit - Six-Man Tag Match
**winning team will all get a spot in the Heavyweight title tournament
Bruno Smmartino 5'10, 265 lbs., Abruzzo, Italy
Wahoo McDaniel 6'1, 265 lbs., Midland, TX
Hulk Hogan 6'7, 302 lbs., Venice Beach, CA
v
Stan Hansen 6'4, 321 lbs., Borger, TX
Greg Valentine 6'0, 243 lbs., Seattle, WA
Hiro Matsuda 6'1, 231 lbs., Yokohama, Japan
The bell rings, and the steel cage door slams shut, trapping all six men inside. This Texas Tornado-style match means all competitors are legal and active, creating a chaotic and brutal environment. Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, and Hulk Hogan face off against Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, and Hiro Matsuda.
Immediately, the action explodes. Hogan charges at Hansen, delivering a series of right hands before whipping him into the cage. McDaniel and Valentine exchange thunderous chops, each slap echoing through the arena. Sammartino and Matsuda grapple in the center, with Sammartino using his power to gain the upper hand.
Hansen recovers and blindsides Hogan with a lariat, sending him crashing to the mat. He then turns his attention to McDaniel, who is now grappling with Valentine. Hansen and Valentine double-team McDaniel, slamming him into the cage repeatedly. Meanwhile, Matsuda locks Sammartino in a painful armbar, trying to wear down the "Living Legend."
Hogan gets back to his feet and charges at Hansen, hitting a big boot that sends Hansen sprawling. Hogan then lifts Valentine for a body slam, but Matsuda breaks it up with a kick to Hogan's knee. Sammartino, shaking off the effects of the armbar, grabs Matsuda and delivers a backbreaker.
The match continues with each team gaining and losing momentum. McDaniel hits a tomahawk chop on Valentine, followed by a scoop slam. Hansen, now bleeding from the forehead, grabs a steel chair that was introduced earlier and swings wildly, catching Sammartino in the ribs.
Hogan, seeing his partner in trouble, hits a leg drop on Hansen, but Matsuda quickly locks Hogan in a figure-four leglock. Hogan writhes in pain but refuses to quit. McDaniel breaks the hold with a stomp to Matsuda's chest.
The climax of the match comes when Hansen targets McDaniel's leg. Hansen, known for his viciousness, grabs McDaniel's leg and slams it against the cage repeatedly. Valentine joins in, applying a figure-four leglock on McDaniel while Hansen stomps on his knee. The pain is unbearable, and McDaniel's leg bends at an unnatural angle.
Screaming in agony, McDaniel has no choice but to quit, ending the match. The referee calls for the bell, and Hansen, Valentine, and Matsuda are declared the winners.
[Stan Hansen, Greg Valentine, Hiro Matsuda defeated Bruno Sammartino, Wahoo McDaniel, Hulk Hogan by submission when Valentine submitted McDaniel in a figure-four leglock at 13:48]
[Wahoo McDaniel injured with a broken leg]
Post-Match: As the cage door opens, medical personnel rush in to tend to McDaniel, whose leg is clearly broken. The victors exit the cage, celebrating their hard-fought and brutal victory.
Main Event
No DQ - No Countout - Falls Count Anywhere
**winner gets a spot in the Heavyweight Title Tournament
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin 6'2 252 lbs., Victoria, TX
vs
Bill Goldberg 6'4 285 lbs., Atlanta, GA
The bell rings, signalling the start of this highly anticipated No Disqualification, No Countout, Falls Count Anywhere match between two of wrestling's biggest icons: Goldberg and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
As soon as the match begins, both men charge at each other, meeting in the center of the ring with a thunderous collision. Austin gains the early advantage with a series of hard-hitting punches, backing Goldberg into the corner. Goldberg counters with a powerful shove, sending Austin across the ring.
Taking advantage of the No DQ stipulation, Austin rolls out of the ring and grabs a steel chair. As he slides back in, Goldberg meets him with a spear, sending both men crashing through the ropes to the outside. The brawl spills into the crowd, with both wrestlers exchanging blows as they make their way through the stunned audience.
Austin gains the upper hand by slamming Goldberg's head into the guardrail. He then drags Goldberg back towards the ring area, where he finds a table under the ring. Austin sets up the table at ringside, but Goldberg recovers and counters, suplexing Austin onto the unforgiving floor.
The action continues backstage, with both men using whatever weapons they can find. Goldberg throws Austin into a stack of equipment cases, while Austin retaliates by smashing a TV monitor over Goldberg's head. The Falls Count Anywhere rule comes into play as Austin goes for a pin in the backstage area, but Goldberg kicks out at two.
The fight makes its way back to the arena, where Goldberg hits his signature Jackhammer on Austin onto the exposed concrete floor. He goes for the cover, but Austin somehow kicks out. Frustrated, Goldberg sets up for a spear, but Austin sidesteps and Goldberg crashes through the barricade.
Austin seizes the moment and climbs to the top of the entrance ramp. As Goldberg staggers to his feet, Austin leaps off with a flying elbow drop, crashing into Goldberg on the floor below. Both men are down, exhausted from the brutal contest.
In the final sequence, Austin manages to get to his feet first. He pulls Goldberg up and positions him for the Stunner. Goldberg counters at the last second, pushing Austin away and hitting a devastating spear. With both men down again, Goldberg crawls over and drapes an arm across Austin's chest. The referee counts one... two... three!
Goldberg emerges victorious in this chaotic, hard-fought No DQ, No Countout, Falls Count Anywhere match, proving his dominance over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.
[Bill Goldberg defeated Steve Austin by pinfall after a spear at 11:50]
An amazing night of wrestling to kick off this new fantasy promotion!
The second card line-up is already set.
Verne Gagne vs Eddie Guerrero
Steiner Brothers vs FTR vs Dudley Boyz
Bull Nakano vs Awesome Kong
Abdullah the Butcher vs Toru Tanaka vs Tiger Jeet Singh
Kurt Angle vs Bryan Danielson
Shawn Michaels & Triple H vs Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi
Antonio Inoki vs MJF
Matches and events signed for future cards
Ric Flair vs Superstar Billy Graham
Randy Savage vs Orange Cassidy
Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens vs Harley Race & Larry Hennig
Random Trios BattleDraw
Johnny Valentine vs Gunther