The house lights drop suddenly, leaving only a lone spotlight atop the entrance ramp. The video screen lights up to show a single warrior riding into battle. Just as the warrior gets to his enemies the picture fades, “THE CONQUEROR” in blood red replacing it. The opening beat to Linkin Park’s “Papercut” (instrumental version) begins to play over the PA system.
When the beat drops, the video begins to play clips of various Gambino matches. GABRIEL GAMBINO, in block letters, appears in between clips, alternating with “THE CONQUEROR”. By now, the crowd has jumped to its feet in anticipation of Gabe’s appearance. After what seems like an eternity, Gabriel steps out from behind the curtain and into the spotlight. He stands there motionless, staring out into the cheering crowd, as red and white strobe lights begin to alternate around the arena. He is dressed in a white t-shirt, a black spartan helmet with red feathers on top on the front, and “I Came, I Saw, I Conquered” in red writing on the back. A pair of black and red neoprene elbow sleeves adorn his elbows, and his wrists are both wrapped heavily with white tape. Black trunks with his spartan helmet logo and “The Conqueror” in red on the back are accompanied by two black kneepads, and a pair of high black boots. His dark brown hair is slicked back, and his goatee his neatly trimmed.
Jenni Starr:The following contest is the Main Event of the Evening. Introducing first, representing Pro-Wrestling Frontier, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 227pounds,he is the GFC World Heavyweight Champion…GABRIEL GAMBINO!
Gabriel slowly begins to walk towards the ring, turning around with his arms outstretched about halfway down the ramp. He continues to walk backwards for a few more steps before turning around, continuing his march to the ring with a purpose. Gabriel marches up the steps and enters the ring. He moves to the far turnbuckle, climbing the second rope and carefully lifting his right foot to the top rope. He stands with his arms stretched to the sky as the crowd showers him with cheers.
Tony D:The World Champion of Pro-Wrestling Frontier to take on our very own Switchblade.
Kris Red:Champion against former Champion, but I don’t think there are many better in WARPED to be representing us against a guy like Gambino.
Dave White:Guys, this is going to be a great main event. I can already tell.
SwitchBlade slowly steps through the curtain to a large number of cheers. He is dressed in his usual attire of a black short sleeve shirt with a leather jacket, blue jeans, and black shoes. He also has on his trademark gold belt and sunglasses, but this time also has a necklace with a switchblade pendant on it. Upon making his way to the ring he high fives a few of the fans, and then slides into the ring. He gets up, takes off his sunglasses and necklace and tosses them aside.
Randy Long:His opponent, representing Warped Wrestling, from Boston, Massachusetts, weighing in at 192pounds…SWITCHBLADE!
Tony D:Both men are making their final preparations, doing some final stretching as this match gets underway.
As the bell rings both men move towards the center of the ring, Switchblade offering his hand to Gambino as both exchange a quick handshake.
Tony D:A nice sign of respect between these two men.
Kris Red:There is no room for that in wrestling Tony D.
Dave White:I’d tend to disagree, Kris.
Kris Red:Noted, Dave.
Both men now circle the right before meeting with the collar an elbow tie-up. Both struggle to take the advantage and end up breaking. Switchblade happy to come back looking to tie-up once more but Gambino has other plans as he goes behind with the reverse waist lock. Switchblade trying to break the waist lock but to no avail, he ends up having to move towards the ropes and we get a clean break from Gambino. Neither man backing down as they go toe to toe.
Tony D:The sportsmanship has gone out the window now, neither man giving up an inch to the other.
Kris Red:The way it should be.
Again they circle the ring before meeting with the tie-up. Switchblade comes out on top this time holding Gambino with the side headlock. Gambino trying to break, in the end up he has to back into the ropes, sending Switchblade off to the other side. Switchblade comes back and knocks Gambino down with the shoulder block. Switchblade hits the ropes on the opposite side now as Gambino lies down in front trying to catch Switchblade out but the former Warped World Champion jumps his body. Gambino gets back to his feet as Switchblade comes back, he looks for the hip toss, but no, Switchblade blocks it and ends up taking Gambino down with a hip toss of his own. Gambino bouncing back to his feet, but Switchblade takes him down this time with a side headlock take over. With both men on the mat Gambino mounts an offence as he wraps his legs around the neck of Switchblade holding him in the head scissors.
Kris Red:This, this right here Tony D, this is Wrestling.
Tony D:It is indeed, two high calibre athletes at the top of their profession going at it here. This one isn’t about titles, this is all about bragging rights.
Switchblade turns trying to break the head scissors. He manages to pop out and follows up with a kick to the chest of Gambino. Gambino rolls over to the corner, getting back to his feet as Switchblade comes again. Gambino though just throws Switchblade into the corner swapping positions with him. Gambino pushing the head of Switchblade back before a knife edge chop across the chest! Gambino now with the Irish whip looking to send Switchblade from corner to corner. Switchblade reverses and Gambino hits the turnbuckle before staggering back out, walking directly into the path of Switchblade who takes Gambino down with a body slam. Gambino though counters as he hits the man he throws his legs into the air catching Switchblade under the jaw.
Dave White:Fast paced action here as both men look to take the advantage here.
Both men to their feet, and both looking for the body slam but this time it is Gambino who lands it. Switchblade taking a leaf from Gambino’s book throws his legs up and catches Gambino under the chin this time. Switchblade quickly gets back up and goes back to the side headlock take over slowing the match down a little.
Tony D:What an attacking exchange from both there men.
Kris Red:It is making me dizzy trying to keep up with this.
Gambino trying a reverse chinlock in his attempts to get out of this side headlock, to no avail though. Gambino eventually battles his way back to his feet. Elbows and forearms to the midsection of Switchblade before shooting him off into the ropes. Switchblade again comes back ducking the clothesline and rolling up Gambino looking for the victory.
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Tony D:A kick out from Gambino, but our first pinning attempt of the match.
Both man spring back to their feet. Switchblade hits the ropes but is met by a kick drop kick from Gambino. Switchblade tries to get back to his feet but Gambino cuts him off with a boot to the chest. Gambino now decided to drag Switchblade back up by the hair before ramming his head into the top turnbuckle.
Tony D:What impact as Switchblade’s face met the top turnbuckle.
Kris Red:I think that roll up done nothing but annoy Gambino. He has been on fire since.
Gambino shoving Switchblade back into the corner as he gets back to his feet. A knife edge chop across the chest again from Gambino before he begins to club Switchblade across the back of the head taking him down. Switchblade is on the mat, Gambino proceeds to lay boots into his fallen opponent’s head and neck. Gambino backs off as Swtichblade begins to get to his feet however that doesn’t last long as Gambino plants him head first with the DDT.
Tony D:A quick DDT from Gambino and into the cover!
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Dave White:A quick kick out from Switchblade at two.
Kris Red:Well finally one of these men have taken control of the match Tony D.
Tony D:They have, but unfortunately for WARPED, it isn’t Switchblade.
Switchblade gets back to his feet, Gambino bulldozes him back down though with a clothesline. Switchblade straight back up however he staggers straight into a back breaker from Gambino. Looking for the cover again here.
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Tony D:And again Switchblade kicks out again.
Kris Red:Switchblade looks to be struggling to me Tony D
Tony D:He needs to find a way back into this match, but I have no idea how, Gambino seems to be keeping him at arm’s length.
Dave White:He’s the FRONTIER World Champion, that’s how!
Switchblade manages to get back to his feet, Gambino again has different plans and makes sure Switchblade doesn’t stay vertical for long. Gambino hits the ropes and from behind takes switchblade down with the running bulldog! Gambino now looks to be heading to the top rope, looking for a rare high risk manoeuvre. Switchblade though somehow manages to spring up and hit the ropes sending Gambino spread eagal to the steel turnbuckle.
Kris Red:Well that is one sure fire way to slow down any man.
Dave White:I think every man in attendance just got the same feeling there, that has got to hurt.
Switchblade now to the second rope, hooking Gambino up, could be looking for the super-plex…And nails it!
Tony D:What Impact! Out of nowhere Switchblade is right back into this match.
Kris Red:If either man can just roll over they will have the cover, and surely the win.
Tony D:Both men are down, who will be the first to move.
Switchblade manages to roll over and get one arm over Gambino as the referee gets down to count.
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Thr–NO!
Kris Red:Gambino kicks out!
Tony D:I can’t believe that, I thought he was out after that massive Super-plex from Switchblade.
Kris Red:Me too, Gambino showing real fight here.
Dave White:This match continues. Gambino knows the importance of a win here!
Both manage to get back to their feet. Switchblade it is who gets the first attack with a kick to the back of the leg of Gambino taking him back to one knee. Gambino tries again to get back to both feet, but this time Switchblade hits the ropes and catches Gambino with the swinging neckbreaker. Gambino is down holding his neck. Switchblade picking Gambino up off the mat by the hair. Switchblade with the kick to the gut an now positioning Gambino between his legs…Cradle Piledriver!
Tony D:If Gambino’s neck wasn’t hurting before it is now. Cradle Piledriver from Switchblade and all the weight coming down on the neck of Gambino.
Kris Red:Switchblade being very smart softening up that neck.
Switchblade avoids going for the cover instead looking to lock in the crucifix neck crack, the move he calls Enter the Darkness…
Kris Red:And here is why Switchblade looking to “Enter the Darkness”
Gambino quickly crawls away to the ropes before Switchblade can lock in the submission hold.
Tony D:Gambino though has the move well scouted and got to the ropes very quicky.
Kris Red:That would have been the end if Switchblade could have locked that in.
Switchblade gets back to his feet looking a little disappointed. He is standing off Gambino allowing him time to get back to his feet and catch his breath. Gambino back to his feet and clocks Switchblade with a right hand. Switchblade replies with one of his own. Each man exchanging punches with one another in the center of the ring. Gambino using some quick thinking knees Switchblade in the gut before taking him down with a side Russian leg sweep.
Dave White:Gambino now with a new lease of life here. Gambino stalking waiting for Switchblade to get back to his feet, as he does Gambino kicks him in the midsection grabbing Switchblade’s arms in the double underhook position.
Kris Red:Oh Gambino could be looking for the move he calls The Fongul here.
Tony D:I think you could be right.
Gambino begins to lift Switchblade looking for the sitout facebuster called The Fongul but somehow Switchblade manages to get out in mid air. Both men land on their feet but are a little staggered as they bump into one another. Gambino turns away before Switchblade turns him back around, gabbing him by the head and planting him head first with the Implant DDT!
Tony D:IMPLANT DDT! Cover by Switchblade.
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Thr-
Tony D:Gambino Just kicks out in the nick of time. As Gambino raises his arm to kick out Switchblade grabs in and turns it into the Crucifix Neck crack .
Tony D:Into the Enter The Darkness now!
Dave White:This isn’t good for Gambino!
Gambino tries to quickly get to the ropes once again but it is too late, Switchblade has it locked it in the center of the ring.
Kris Red:He is going to have to tap here Tony D, he has nowhere to go.
Gambino holds out for as long as he can but ultimately taps out with the strain on his neck. As the bell rings and Switchblade releases the hold both men lie almost motionless in the ring.
Tony D:Both men look out on their feet, what a match they put on for us here. Switchblade comes out on top, but only just.
Kris Red:Unbelievable Tony D, we have seen some great matches this weekend but that has to be up there with the best of them.
Randy Long:Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of this match as a result of a Submission, representing WARPED Wrestling…SWITCHBLADE!!!
“Lost My Way” by Finger Eleven hits as the fans erupt in cheers!
Kris Red:What a match! SwitchBlade picks up the win for WARPED but damn, Gabriel Gambino can sure go, Dave.
Dave White:That’s why he’s the FRONTIER World Champion, Kris. And I can see why SwitchBlade is a former two time champion here at WARPED. He’s quite the talent.
Tony D:And just think, he’s done double duty this weekend, both in main event matches.
SwitchBlade is to his feet. He extends his hand down to Gambino and he accepts. SwitchBlade pulls him up and the two shake hands.
Dave White:What a great show of respect there.
Kris Red:The match is over with.. I guess that’ll be just fine.
The referee hands Gambino his FRONTIER World Championship and he puts it on his shoulder. He then grabs his opponents’ arm and raises it in the air and the fans applaud the continued show of respect. SwitchBlade nods at Gambino and goes to celebrate in the corner. He climbs the turnbuckle and puts his arms in the air as Gambino leaves the ring.
Tony D:What an amazing night we’ve had! Dave, thank you to you and the rest of the FRONTIER talent for being apart of the show.
Dave White:And thank you for having us! It’s been a pleasure.
Kris Red:Now off you go!
Your winner, SwitchBlade.