Tim Worthington vs. Kevin Hardaway
MWA Hall of Famer Worthington was out first, to a great reception from the Croydon fans. To be honest it was probably just a good a reception as Hardaway got. But before the match started we had a little change of plans as Scott Mayo made his way back to ringside…
— VIDEO —
DW: “Scott Mayo’s back out here. Has this got something to do with what we just saw with Alex Jones?”
Mayo climbs into the ring, microphone in hand and stands between Hardaway and Worthington.
SM: “Gentlemen, if you’ll excuse me for just a moment. It has been brought to my attention that we’re already running a little behind schedule tonight. Local council rules mean we have to be wrapped up by a certain time tonight and if we’re to do that then we need to drop a match.”
The crowd boo, expecting that this is the match to be cancelled.
DW: “Running behind schedule?”
Hardaway and Worthington both look at each other and then back at Mayo with their faces clearly showing their disapproval.
SM: “So what were going to do is have ourselves a little tag-team match! So, Tim, first off let’s bring out your partner…”
August Joyce appears on the entrance ramp as he makes his way to the ring.
JS: “Making his way to the ring, from Vancouver, Canada. He is the Peoples Choice, AUGUST JOYCE!”
DW: “Well that was a given, these two have formed a team this year. But who’s Hardaway going to get?”
SM: “And, Kevin, let’s say hello to your partner…”
Gimmick Game by Nana Mizuki begins to play over the PA and the crowd goes INSANE!
DW: “Oh my!”
JS: “Making his way to the ring, from Nara, Japan. He is the GFC Heavyweight Champion, KENCHI YAMAMOTO!”
Kenchi makes his way to the ring, the GFC title draped over his shoulder. He climbs into the ring and stands facing Kevin Hardaway. The two stare at each other for what seems like a long time.
— /VIDEO —
Rising Sons vs. Hardaway & Yamamoto
Hardaway and Joyce start, Joyce gets an inverted atomic and a headscissors. Hardaway fights back and tags in Yamamoto who nails a roaring elbow! A rocked August tags out to Worthington. Right hand by Yamamoto, Worthington blocks a whip and kicks Yamamoto in the face. Joyce tags in and makes a ramp for Worthington, who jumps off the back of Joyce to nail Kenchi with a leg lariat. The duo gets a drop toehold/bulldog combo for a two count on the GFC Champion. Tag to Worthington who leapfrogs Joyce and lands on the arm of Yamamoto. Yamamoto gets a knee lift and tags Hardaway, he tries a German but Worthington holds the ropes and tags in Joyce. Double back elbow and double senton gets two for the Rising Sons, showing good team work here. Joyce knocks Yamamoto off the apron, Hardaway then smacks Joyce.
I have to say, some great quick tags from August & Tim in the early stages of this one. The crowd really getting into this. But Hardaway and Yamamoto are going to have to work together to get through this one.
After a failed superplex attempt from K-Hard August is left on the turnbuckle. Yamamoto crotches Joyce on the corner post and tags in. Hardaway applies a chinlock, Joyce tries to fight back but is cut off and eats a double vertical suplex. Hardaway and Yamamoto showing some signs of being able to work together here.
A pair of whips by Yamamoto on Joyce, followed by gutbuster for a two count. Rear bearhug by Yamamoto now. Joyce elbows out, Yamamoto tags Hardaway in and HE applies the rear bearhug. Joyce breaks free and hits a jaw breaker. Yamamoto grabs him from the apron but Joyce fights out of the corner, avoids a charging Hardaway and gets a drop toehold on Yamamoto through the ropes!
Worthington tags in. He shoves Yamamoto into Hardaway, then uses Hardaway as a ladder to hit a tornado DDT on Yamamoto. 1…2… broken up by K-Hard. Worthington hits an enziguri to hardaway! Springboard clothesline to Yamamoto! 1…2… no!
Worthington holds Yamamoto for the Hope n Glory… Hardaway takes out August on the floor, while in the ring Yamamoto eats the Hope ‘ Glory! 1…2…Hardaway interrupts! And the crowd love that this match is continuing!
Worthington fights off both men and nails a forearm on Yamamoto and a DDT on Hardaway. He tries another but gets caught by Yamamoto and passed to Hardaway who hits the KTFO~! 1…2…no!
Joyce in, he gets his leg swept by Yamamoto who picks him up and side slams him back to the canvas. Yamamoto sets for Grand Crash….Worthington breaks it up. Kicks to Yamamoto, Hardaway levels both Sons with a double decapitation clothesline! Shots to Worthington in the corner, a whip and charge is blocked by Worthington. Hardaway tries to kick Worthington in the head, he blocked it and Joyce comes out of nowhere and kicks HIM in the head. K-Hard is sent crashing to the floor and August rolls out to the ring apron.
Springboard crossbody to the floor by Worthington! Yamamoto tries to suplex Joyce back in but ends up hitting a flying SUICIDE DIVE to Worthington after Joyce escaped. TOPE SUICIDA by Joyce. All four men are down on the floor as the crowd chant “This is Awesome!”
Yamamoto is the first to get back up, rolling back into the ring to prevent the count out. But there’s someone else at ringside….
— VIDEO —
Cody Williams slides into the ring and attacks Kenchi with a forearm to the back of the head. Cody removes his jacket and tosses it out of the ring. As he loosens his tie, Kenchi begins to get back onto his feet. Kenchi struggles to get to his feet, standing on wobbly legs. Cody flashes a devilish smirk before hitting him with a stiff rolling elbow. Kenchi collapses onto the mat, hitting it like a stack of bricks.
“The Reflection of Perfection” paces the ring anxiously waiting for the champion to come to. He gets into a ready position, his eyes widened and his face displaying a psychotic smile. Kenchi Yamamoto starts to slowly sit up, not knowing what had just hit him. Cody helps Kenchi to a vertical base before lifting him onto his shoulders. He gets a running start and drives Kenchi head first into the canvas with his patented manoeuvre, PICTURE PERFECT.
Cody rolls over onto his stomach and stares at his fallen foe, Yamamoto lying on the mat unconscious. He reaches over and grabs the GFC Championship and stands onto his feet. He leans over and holds the belt in Kenchi’s face.
CW: “Next time you see me, this is what you’re going to see.”
He raises the championship into the air to the dislike of the crowd in attendance as they boo Cody and his potential foreshadowing of things to come. He takes one last look at the GFC Championship before dropping it onto the fallen champion. Cody places his foot onto Kenchi’s chest and raises his arms high into the air symbolizing he has taken down the dominant champion.
— /VIDEO —
Your winners, by way of disqualification, Kenchi Yamamoto & Kevin Hardaway!
Well that was a disappointing end to a fantastic match. I have a feeling that Williams will be feeling the ramifications of that one sooner rather than later!