EPISODE #151 | THE DYING HOURS 25/09/20 MARTIN CARPENA | MALAGA, ANDALUSIA BACKSTAGE CORRESPONDENTS ~ JOANNA ROSE AND SIMON MILLER COMMENTARY TEAM ~ JOHN GOODEN AND WADE BARRETT RING ANNOUNCER ~ ANDY SHEPHERD |
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DARK MATCH: SADIE GIBBS VS. ALEAH JAMES 
The dark match of the evening would see Sadie Gibbs in action. At one point referred to as the super prospect of WWE UK. In this return bout for Sadie we wouldn't see the respectful and determined Gibbs of old. In fact in this bout with plucky underdog Aleah James, Sadie was hyper aggressive. Shown to have developed a mean streak as she punished Aleah James throughout the match. Sadie was shown to have little issue in blasting the crowd in attendance either with repeated insults and trash talk before finally she'd submit Aleah James with a torture rack submission hold! |
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As always we start out our night officially with a video package detailing the key events from the previous week's show. This of course starts out with Jeff Jarrett's confrontation and match against European Champion Gunther. After this we would see a confrontation between all the tag teams in the brand all of whom are vying for a tag team title shot before the video package would finally culminate with Joe Hendry presenting his newest songs in relation to WWE UK Champion Spike Trivet. From here this week's show would open up from inside the Martin Carpena building in Malaga. With a small but lively crowd in attendance, John Gooden and Wade Barrett would begin to hype up the show! |
MATCH #1: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Tate Mayfairs) ADAM BROOKS VS. SILAS YOUNG The opening bout of the evening would be a heated grudge match as Adam Brooks took on grizzled, veteran Silas Young. More akin to a fight than a scientific wrestling match. This bout would get a jump start thanks to Adam Brooks hitting a suicide dive on Young during Young's entrance. Following roughly seven minutes of back and forth action it would be Adam Brooks who picked up the victory following a swanton bomb on Young. Shepherd: And the winner of the match Adam Brooks! The crowd in attendance applauds respectfully as Brooks climbs to his feet. Once up Brooks has his arm raised by the official before climbing the turnbuckle. After raising his arm in the air, Brooks looks down to the camera and yells that he wants in the Worlds Collide gauntlet. |
~ DYNASTY ~ A training vignette then plays from the Hart house in Canada. It focuses on a young Harry Smith training while this is mixed in with a present day sit down interview conducted with John Gooden. This interview would very much focus on Harry Smith's childhood and his father The British Bulldog. Saying that his father was his hero and he never wanted to do anything else but follow in his footsteps. Harry says that in a world where many sons try and make their own name. He is honored to carry his father's name and thr lineage of the Hart family. Spliced into this interview are clips of Bret Hart, Natalya and Tyson Kidd. All of whom speak of Harry and his growth in the ring. Saying that he may not have been ready for his first run with the WWE. It is Bret who says like himself when he was a young wrestler. Harry needed to see the world and gain experience before finally being ready to make his name! |
~ MY WORD ~ Post show footage from last week's show plays and it focuses on Nathan Cruz and Katherine Darcy making their leave from the building. Having been defeated once more it is clear that Cruz is far from happy. While Cruz however is silently seething, he soon finds Katherine is a lot more vocal in her displeasure. Remarking to Cruz that she made it clear a long time ago her stance on losers. Darcy is soon interrupted by Cruz who makes it clear that he will make his mark! |
MATCH #2: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Katie Walker) SESSION MOTH MARTINA VS. DEBBIE KEITEL Clearly looking to prove she is more than just a fun talk show segment. The next match of the night as we'd learn was personally requested by Session Moth Martina. This would very much be an aggressive showing for Martina against the Brash Debbie Keitel. Following only a few minutes of action, Martina would pick up her second WWE UK victory following a diving DDT from the middle rope. Shepherd: And the winner of the match Session Moth Martina! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made. Unfortunately however this goodwill is soon cut short as Martina's celebration is quickly cut short when Hyan from out of nowhere lands a big running knee strike to Martina's jaw. With Martina falling to the mat, Hyan stands over her with a smug smirk to jeers. |
~ NOT THIS TIME ~ The cameras then take us to the hallway of the building. Here we see Giovanni Vinci making his arrival as he heads down the hall towards the locker room. On his route however Vinci is confronted by Angelico. Cutting a lot more of serious of a figure than usual. Angelico says that he heard what Vinci said last week about the talent of the WWE UK Brand and he wants to show him that the future is now and that he can't stop it. This is why Angelico is challenging him to a match tonight. With a cocky smirk Vinci accepts before walking down the hall. |
~ LIGHTNING ~ 
Nathan Frazer is coming soon! |
~ WORLDS COLLIDE ~ The cameras then direct us to the office of "The Guvnor" Anthony Ogogo. Here the WWE UK General manager is very proud to confirm that both Zack Ryder and Adam Brooks have qualified for the gauntlet. However Ogogo today is thrilled to announce a few more entrants for the match. This includes David Finlay and Oro Mensah as well as NXT Mexico's Pagano. The last name who Ogogo announces is Kento Miyahara from NXT Japan! |
MATCH #3: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Tate Mayfairs) ALEISTER BLACK VS. ZOZAYA The third bout of the night would be the long awaited in ring debut of Aleister Black since his shocking WWE UK arrival. This would very much be a brutal squash and display of Aleister's striking shown from the off with a teep kick sending Zozaya into the ropes before Black connected with a spinning knee directly to the jaw. With Zozaya wobbled from these blows Black followed with Black Mass for the quick victory! Shepherd: And the winner of the match Aleister Black! The crowd are stunned as Aleister Black just remains sat cross legged on the canvas. The official meanwhile begins to tend to the knocked out Zozaya while an emotionless Black watches on. |
~ RESOLVE ~ The cameras then return to the office of Anthony Ogogo. Here the GM is met by Simon Miller who looks to question him regarding the tag team situation. Admitting that seeing so many hungry teams really made him happy. Anthony Ogogo promises that he will give some resolution to the tag team title situation. Just then however Ogogo is cut short by the arrival of Danny Burch. The out spoken Burch is quick to say that if Ogogo is looking for a team, he should look no further than the Smoking Aces. In response to this Ogogo says he knows fully well on their capabilities and invites them to step up in a match next week! |
~ MY TIME ~ We are then played a pre taped vignette focusing on Millie McKenzie working out in the WWE UK Performance Center. Showing off some nasty strikes and big suplexes. Millie turns to the camera following one impressive throw and says for too long she has heard people say how she is the future. Millie said that she is sick and tired of waiting for what is her so called time. Now she is taking her moment and she is taking that WWE UK Women's Championship. Calling her reign inevitable, Millie closes out this promo by saying it is her time! |
The cameras then return to the ring where Curt Hawkins is standing by. The self proclaimed most professional wrestler again says that last week what he did for the sport of wrestling and for the career of Angelico was the truest form of charity. Remarking that by just being in the presence of Curt Hawkins, your career sky rockets and to be recorded as one of his opponents is something that you can tell your children about. Referencing Angelico's earlier challenge to Giovanni Vinci, Hawkins even goes as far to say that because of him Angelico now has a match against a former world champion. The crowd in attendance are very much unimpressed with Hawkins' boasts and constantly boo him. This however doesn't stop Hawkins who says that being the most professional wrestler is about consistency and always showing up. This is why he is here tonight to elevate another talents career. So with that said Hawkins issues an open challenge to anyone bold enough to face the facts and test their mettle! |
MATCH #4: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Oscar Harding) CURT HAWKINS VS. ILJA DRAGUNOV Having issued another open challenge, Curt Hawkins would find himself in the ring this week with Ilja Dragunov. While some may have expected or at least hoped for a blowout this was a competitive match with Hawkins using his experience at points to bend the rules and gain the upper hand. The ever resilient Dragunov however would manage to battle back and land a big Konstantin special on Hawkins which rocked the Most Professional Wrestler. From here a well timed Torpedo Moscow would follow for the win. Shepherd: And the winner of the match Ilja Dragunov! The crowd cheers as the announcement is made and llja Dragunov has his arm raised. While Dragunov celebrates his win, we see at ringside a stunned Curt Hawkins slumped against the ring steps. |
~ KNOCKOUT ~ Footage from earlier in the day focuses on Kassius Ohno making his arrival to the building. As he does so he is surprised to find Anthony Ogogo waiting for him. The general manager greets Kassius with a handshake before praising his work as of late. Calling Ohno and his regular defenses a highlight of the shows each week. Ogogo says that while unfortunately tonight, there will be no title defense. Anthony would like Kassius to join him in his office as he wants to discuss an idea he has had for Showcase X. |
~ NOT DONE ~ Post show footage from last week's show is then played and it focuses on Teoman walking through the parking lot. As Teoman nears his car he is confronted by Ashton Smith. At first Teoman tries to greet a seething Ashton before he comments that he thought they moved past all of this. Ashton in turn counters that it is not over until he says it is. A smug Teoman simply shakes his head in response only for Ashton to headbutt Teoman knocking him to the ground! |
~ YOUR CHAMPION ~ More pre show footage is then played and it focuses on WWE UK Champion Spike Trivet making his arrival to the building. As he steps out of his car however Spike Trivet is greeted by numerous fans regaling him with their interpretations of the songs sung to Spike by Joe Hendry last week. A livid Trivet barks at them that he is their champion and commands for their respect. When the crowd doesn't comply Spike screams at his driver to open the door before climbing back into the car and demanding to be taken away from the building. |
MATCH #5: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Artemis Ortygie) ANGELICO VS. GIOVANNI VINCI Having requested the match tonight Angelico would find himself with a tough task as he'd battle a former WWE UK Champion Giovanni Vinci. This being his return to the brand, Vinci would also look to make a strong showing. This would very much be a back and forth contest which saw both men have their moments. Angelico to his credit would manage to pick up a close near fall on Vinci following a poison rana. Unfortunately for Angelico this bout would turn around when Vinci landed his trademark vicious dropkick on Angelico flooring him. Not long afterwards Vinci would pick up the win following Hasta La Vista. Shepherd: And the winner of the match Giovanni Vinci! The crowd boos as the announcement is made and Vinci rises to his feet. Giovanni Vinci then has his arm raised in the air before he leaves the ring while the official tends to the downed Angelico. |
~ WHAT COMES NEXT ~ Following the match, the cameras take us backstage where Joanna Rose is joined by Tyler Bate for a sit down interview. Looking to get some answers in regards to where Bate stands as part of the WWE UK. Tyler is a solemn figure as he says that he was a soldier fully focused on the mission. Now he doesn't want this anymore as he's seen what British Strong Style has become. Before Bate can continue however he is interrupted by the arrival of Trent Seven. The brash Seven says he wants to make things work and bring Bate back into the fold. Tyler is resistant when Pete Dunne also rushes onto the scene. As Dunne and Seven begin to argue, Tyler Bate drops Seven with a punch. As a stunned Seven looks up at Bate, Pete Dunne follows by hitting Bate with a forearm putting him down on the floor as he says they are even for last time. |
~ GOOD LUCK ~ Before the cameras return to the ring, we quickly cut to the hallway of the arena where Katarina Leigh is walking with a purpose. As she heads to the locker room area, Katarina Leigh stops as she sees Raquel Lourenco. Katarina is full of praise for her friend as she congratulates her once more on her title win. Mentioning that she did want to talk with Raquel about some business, Katarina says she will hold off until after Raquel finally defeats Millie McKenzie next week! |
The crowd in attendance erupts into boos as in the ring stand both Gunther and Nigel McGuinness. Speaking for his client, Nigel McGuinness starts by addressing Gunther's match last week. Commenting that both he and Gunther have heard that Jeff Jarrett is still in hospital following that match. Nigel says that while he and Gunther may respect Jeff for his accomplishments there is no remorse. Saying that Jarrett knew the risks of his decision to step in there with the greatest European Champion in WWE history. Praising Gunther as a generational talent and someone who could dominate in any era of wrestling. Nigel says that the WWE finally has a WWE European Champion it can be proud of and a champion who has no intention of that changing. The crowd boos loudly as Gunther holds his title in the air when some familiar music starts to play. The crowd in attendance cheers as Diamond Dallas Page emerges from the back. While in the ring Gunther looks on, DDP walks down the ramp and grabs a microphone. Once in the ring DDP says that unlike many of the people in the building. He doesn't see Gunther and his reign as a bad thing. In fact he sees it as a good thing. Saying that he is all about positivity and motivation, DDP says that he respects what Gunther has done so far and what he does in the ring. However there is one thing which DDP cherishes more so and that is the support of these people. Saying that he wants to continue to be a true role model and inspiration to others about self belief and goals. Reminding everyone that he once was a WWE European champion himself. DDP says that he is here tonight to continue to inspire others by being the man to shock the world and bring an end to the Ring General's Reign! With a smirk Gunther would wave on DDP as an official rushed down to the ring. |
MATCH #6: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH (Referee: Chris Hatch) GUNTHER (c) W/NIGEL MCGUINNESS vs. DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE The next contest of the night would be an impromptu European title defense as Gunther defended his title against Diamond Dallas Page. The veteran Page would be very scrappy from the off as he looked to strike with Gunther and landed a lot of punches on the champion. However there was a clear power difference and this would be shown when Gunther laid out DDP with a lariat. Gunther would then punish DDP with some vicious strikes before he'd look to end things with a powerbomb. As he picked up DDP however, Page would drop down behind Gunther and spin him into a Diamond Cutter. This face planted Gunther into the mat to cheers from the crowd but much to the audience and Page's shock Gunther would immediately rise and blast Page with a big boot. With Page stunned Gunther would take DDP's back and begin landing some vicious forearms to the back of his head and neck before locking in a rear naked choke for the submission! Shepherd: And the winner of the match and still champion Gunther! The crowd boos as the bell rings and yet despite this Gunther does not release the hold right away. While Nigel McGuinness takes the European title, Gunther kicks DDP away and climbs to his feet. Entering the ring and passing Gunther his title, Nigel raises Gunther's arm to boos. |
~ FOUR DIMENSIONAL ~ 
"THE FOURTH DIMENSIONAL SUPERSTAR" STEVIE TURNER IS COMING SOON! |
MATCH #7: SINGLES MATCH (Referee: Chris Roberts) KANJI VS. HARLEY HUDSON Match seven of the evening would see Kanji take on Harley Hudson. This would be a clash of talented young prospects and the respectful crowd would applaud both women. This spirited contest would be an evenly matched bout until right near the end Kanji managed to land a back suplex from the middle rope. With a stunned Harley Hudson on a knee after this landing, Kanji followed with a hidden blade for the victory! Shepherd: And the winner of the match Kanji! The crowd cheers as Kanji climbs to her feet. However Kanji's post match celebration is cut short thanks to the arrival of the mystery woman who lays out Kanji with a spear. Before anymore damage can be done however Laura Di Matteo rushes down to the ring. As Laura Di Matteo steps into the ring, this woman backs her way up to the ropes before exiting to the floor. |
~ THE GREATEST SHOW ~ Ahead of the main event the cameras take us to the locker room where Suge D is standing by. The usually happy go lucky veteran is a little more of a serious figure here as he says that last week he reached out for the fabled brass ring. Admitting that he's had some struggles, Suge D says that now he is joined by someone like him looking for his moment. This would introduce Charles Crowley who says that these two together have the showmanship and pizazz to be stars. Talking about how they will be the next tag team champions, the pair are surprisingly confronted by a smug Alexander Wolfe. Wolfe issues a warning to the pair saying that they don't belong here and if the duo knows any better than they would stay out of Sanity's path! |
MAIN EVENT: TAG TEAM MATCH (Senior Official: Thomas Scarborough) OEDO TAI (BLAIR DAVENPORT AND JAMIE HAYTER) VS. EMBER MOON AND SHOTZI BLACKHEART Finally it was time for the main event and it was our next match in the British Bulldog Tag Team Classic. This bout would be akin more to a brawl than anything which saw both teams battle throughout the ringside area. Some highlights would include a senton from Shotzi off the turnbuckle to the floor on a chair seated Jamie Hayter. As well as a suicide dive transitioned into an Eclipse by Ember Moon on Blair Davenport. As the match waged on however Oedo Tai would begin to take control and we'd see Blair Davenport land a nasty curb stomp like move on Shotzi against the steel steps. From here she'd toss Shotzi over the announcer's table with a Falcon Arrow. It wouldn't be long after this that Hayter managed to put away Ember Moon with an Acid Rainmaker. Shepherd: And the winners of the match Oedo Tai! The crowd boos as the announcement is made and Jamie Hayter rises to his feet. Hayter is joined in the ring by Blair Davenport and the pair begin to celebrate their win as the show comes to a close. |
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