Post by Chris on Nov 9, 2024 8:43:36 GMT
On The Mat XIII
9 November 2024
South Pier, Blackpool, Lancashire
Attendance: 1,3051
Dougie Wright is the commentator, while the MC for the evening is Rodney White.
Introduction
Dougie Wright introduced European Lightweight Champion, Johnny Fresno in a very well tailored suit made his way to the ring. He thanked the fans for their support in his recent losing effort against Worlds Lightweight Champion Jack Sherry. There was one woman in the front row who nearly passed out when he waved at her. Dougie asked him about stepping up two weight classes tonight to face Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Fresno said ‘with these fans, a weight difference makes no difference,’.
[1] Giant Barak (235, Milan, Italy) beat Gianluca Silenzi (320, Prague, Czech Republic) in a Great Britain & Ireland Amateur Challenge Semi-final (Prague Bomb, 12:51, full match shown)
Giant Barak spits his gum out at Silenzi, and Silenzi follows by spitting in the face of Barak. Both men exchange blows before Silenzi clotheslines Barak over the top rope to the floor, but he lands on his feet. Silenzi pounds on Barak on the outside, but soon finds himself on the receiving end of a big clothesline from Barak. Barak sends Silenzi into the railing. Barak pulls him shoulder-first into the post before doing the same thing on the other side of the ring. He presses Silenzi over his head and tosses him to the inside of the ring from the outside. Barak works on the leg of Silenzi back in the ring and continues to keep him grounded. He locks Silenzi up, but Silenzi starts to fight back and gets Barak to break it up. He pulls himself up by the ropes only to be taken down with a massive chop to the chest. Barak hits a series of punches before locking Silenzi in a backbreaker. He follows it up with a suplex and an atomic drop. Barak goes for a splash, but Silenzi rolls out of the way just in time. Barak quickly grabs him again and lifts him into the Titan's Grip - a two-handed chokeslam, slamming him to the mat. He then attempts the Czechbreaker - spinning backbreaker rack drop, but Silenzi fights out, landing behind Barak.
Silenzi comes off the ropes, but Barak blocks it and hits him with a Bohemian Wrecking Ball a running corner splash, and Silenzi stumbles out of the corner. Barak goes for the Iron Curtain, giant running boot to the face, but Silenzi ducks it and manages to avoid the full impact.
Silenzi fights back, crawling to the top and attempting a swinging neckbreaker. He connects, and Barak stumbles back to the corner to avoid the pin. Barak retaliates with a chokeslam attempt, but Silenzi counters with a low blow right in front of the referee. Barak grabs Silenzi by the throat again, lifting him to the top rope, Silenzi tries to kick Barak in the face but Barak hits Silenzi with a big open palm slap the face, before hooking him into a crucifix and hitting his Prague Bomb - High-impact Crucifix Powerbomb for the three count.
[2] Tigress (Jessica Carter & Thaïs Empristikí) beat Karly Ward & Mitzi Bopp in an International Tag Team Match (Sign Of Fire, 9:04, full match shown)
Jessica Carter starts things off for Tigress, quickly locking up with Mitzi Bopp. Carter gains the upper hand, hitting a quick backstabber, flipping Bopp over onto the mat. She immediately follows up with a dropkick to Bopp’s chest, knocking her into the corner. Carter climbs the ropes and nails a corner springboard moonsault, but Bopp rolls out of the way just in time. Bopp tags in Karly Ward, who rushes at Carter.
Carter dodges Ward’s attack, hitting a diving crossbody for a near fall. Ward, however, manages to counter with a butterfly suplex, grounding Carter for a two-count. Ward tags in Bopp, who uses a series of strikes to wear Carter down, hitting a backbreaker followed by a flatliner. Carter kicks out at two, but Bopp continues her onslaught, tagging in Ward.
Karly Ward hits a butterfly suplex and covers for another two-count. She tags in Bopp, who goes for a suplex, but Empristikí, having recovered on the apron, jumps in with a hard shot to the back of Bopp’s head. Empristikí tags in, taking control with a leg-sweep/pump kick combo on Ward. Thaïs delivers a stalling fisherman’s suplex for a two-count.
Bopp hits a spinning heel kick, but Empristikí dodges, and Carter quickly tags back in. Carter nails a standing Shiranui on Bopp, sending her crashing to the mat. She follows up with a standing senton, and a spinning heel kick to Ward, knocking her off the apron. Carter hits a shining wizard on Bopp and heads to the top for a diving crossbody. However, Bopp catches her, but Carter slips out and hits a backstabber.
As the match progresses, Karly Ward and Mitzi Bopp become more desperate. Bopp delivers a running uppercut, but Empristikí sidesteps and makes the tag to Carter. Jessica Carter catches Ward with a spinning heel kick, and Empristikí uses the opening to execute a Sign of Fire - Michinoku Driver II on Mitzi Bopp, before Karly Ward enters the ring and is also on the receiving end of a Sign of Fire and Empristikí pins Ward for the win.
[3] Paul Strummer & Topper Jones beat Akira "Dark Wolf" Tanaka & Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura in a Tag Team Match (The Clash, 7:45, full match shown)
The match began with Akira "Dark Wolf" Tanaka and Paul Strummer. Strummer struggled against the dangerous foreign duo as Tanaka used his hard-hitting strikes to keep him grounded. Tanaka, along with his partner Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura, isolated Strummer for several minutes. Topper Jones watched anxiously from the apron, but with no chance for a tag, Strummer was overwhelmed by their aggressive and precise offense.
Nakamura and Tanaka worked in perfect unison, displaying their mastery of both striking and submission techniques. Strummer tried to fight back, but the foreign duo was relentless. At one point, Nakamura launched Strummer into the corner with an impressive suplex, while Tanaka delivered a savage running knee to the ribs.
The tension between Jones and Strummer grew as Jones was unable to get into the match. As Strummer struggled to recover, Jones tried to reach in for a tag, but Nakamura grabbed his leg, pulling him off the apron. Tanaka then attempted a spinning heel kick to Strummer, but missed and the tag was made.
Jones hit a double clothesline and dropkick before Strummer returned for a Saito Suplex.
Cut The Crap then hit The Clash with Jones hitting a high knee on Tanaka while Strummer followed up with a running back elbow for the win.
[4] ‘Battling' Barry Bridges (251, Deptford, Kent, UK) beat Hiroshi "The Titan" Suzuki (260, Osaka, Japan) in an Internatioanl Heavyweight Match (Roll Up, 12:41, full match shown)
The match began with Hiroshi "The Titan" Suzuki and 'Battling' Barry Bridges locking up in the center of the ring. Suzuki, using his size and strength, immediately took control, pushing Bridges into the corner. Bridges fought back, managing to lock in a headlock, but Suzuki powered out and sent him into the ropes. As Bridges came off, Suzuki tried for a shoulder tackle, but Bridges ducked and ran the ropes, only to be met with a quick chop from Suzuki.
Bridges recovered, reversing a hiptoss attempt with one of his own, then landing a smooth headlock takeover. Suzuki quickly countered into a headscissor, but Bridges escaped, maintaining control with another headlock. Suzuki powered Bridges into the corner, unloading with a hard chop to the chest. Bridges responded by reversing a corner whip and landing a scoop slam. However, Suzuki quickly kicked him away, delivering a slam of his own, followed by a series of vicious stomps.
Bridges rolled to ringside to recover, but Suzuki was relentless, shaking the ropes to send him crashing into the barricade. Bridges winced in pain, clutching his knee, but he refused to back down. As he limped back into the ring, Suzuki capitalized, kicking Bridges in the gut and landing another crushing stomp. He tossed Bridges into the ropes and hit him with a powerful backbreaker, but only for a two-count.
Bridges was struggling to maintain his focus, clearly injured. Suzuki set up for a finishing move, but as he approached, Bridges—displaying veteran ring awareness—dodged and rolled him up for a surprise pin! Suzuki, still shaken from the earlier offense, didn’t have enough time to kick out before the referee’s three-count.
Out For The Count on The Super Channel Preview
Tune in for an action-packed night of wrestling on the Super Channel! Watch The Dirty Pretty Things clash with King Kyoto & Ayane Nakamura in a first-time tag team showdown, while Jack Sherry defends his World Lightweight Championship against Eugen Bastiens in Lightweight match. The Village Green Preservation Society faces The Black Country Boys in a hard-hitting non-title tag match, and Eddie Kensington meets Paul ‘Pinfall’ Pete in the Great Britain & Ireland Amateur Challenge semi-finals. Kathy Cole takes on Jenna Jillian Walker in the Women's Division, and Jabri Awoniyi battles Meritites in a non-title match. Plus, Geoff Hammill faces Jack O'Grady in a Britain vs. America Catchweight contest, George Grouse meets Quick Kick Nakano in a mat battle, and Eamon Keane challenges Arthur T. Turtle in a Beat The Clock Knockdown match. Don’t miss bonus footage from On The Mat, plus highlights and full match footage of all the action!
[5] British Heavyweight Champion Gavin Owens (220, North London, England) beat William Miller Harris (209, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Rolling Arm Bar, 9:23, full match shown)
Owens starts off delivering a clothesline that sends Harris crashing to the mat. Owens quickly sends Harris into the ropes, but Harris counters with a kick to Owens' face. Harris presses the attack with a second strike, sending Owens flying over the top rope. Harris follows with a sliding dropkick, landing a clean blow on Owens outside the ring. They return to the ring, where Harris lands several punches before hitting a release German Suplex. Owens, sensing the danger, uses the referee to distract Harris and delivers a judo throw.
Owens seizes control and begins to wear down Harris, sending him over the top rope once more before slamming him into the steel steps. Owens peels up the mats on the outside and nails a DDT onto the exposed concrete. Back inside the ring, Owens taunts the crowd before landing a vicious Dropkick that sends Harris to the canvas for a two-count.
Harris starts to fight back but is hit with a brutal Enzuigiri from Owens, who then transitions to a headlock. Owens follows up with a Seoi Nage - Shoulder Throw and Uchi Mata - Inner Thigh Throw, taking Harris down again. He goes for another pin attempt, but Harris kicks out at two. Owens keeps the pressure on with a hard DDT before lifting Harris for another throw, but Harris fights out, hitting Owens with a Death Valley Driver. Owens barely gets his shoulder up at two, and Harris presses on.
Harris looks to finish Owens off with a second Death Valley Driver, but Owens escapes, slamming Harris’ gut into the corner. Owens climbs to the top, but Harris counters, kicking Owens' feet out from under him. Harris attempts a Superplex, but Owens fights him off, knocking Harris back down to the mat.
Owens then locks in his finishing move, the Rolling Armbar, transitioning smoothly from an arm drag. Harris fights for a moment but ultimately taps out.
[6] Worlds Heavy-Middleweight Champion Bulldog Spirit (205, Manchester, England) beat Half-Nelson McGrath (260, Wonglepong, Queensland, Australia) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Bulldog Bite, 10:00 shown)
Bulldog Spirit hit an impressive leapfrog followed by a sharp dropkick. Half-Nelson McGrath quickly regained control with a running elbow smash. McGrath positioned himself on the apron, but Bulldog Spirit responded with a kick to the ear and a leg drop off the ropes, known as the Fadeaway. Bulldog Spirit then jumped over the top rope, delivering a DDT onto McGrath on the apron,.
When the match returned, McGrath had gained control, using his rolling dropkick to knock Bulldog Spirit out of the ring. Bulldog Spirit, undeterred, returned to the ring, only to be caught in a suplex with McGrath putting his feet on the bottom rope for added leverage. Bulldog Spirit fired back with a facebuster, an atomic drop, followed by chops to the chest and some quick punches. Bulldog Spirit hit a clothesline off the middle rope and then spun around McGrath's body into a facebuster, going for a pin but McGrath kicked out at two.
When we returned Bulldog Spirit had climbed to the top rope, looking to capitalize, but McGrath countered with a vertical suplex. McGrath landed hard on his head and neck, prompting the referee, Brian Chettle, to immediately check on both competitors. After a replay of the dangerous move, it was clear McGrath was in significant pain.
As McGrath struggled to recover, Bulldog Spirit seized the opportunity, locking in his finishing move, the Bulldog Bite a Crossface Chickenwing. McGrath fought desperately, but the pain became too much, and he tapped out, giving Bulldog Spirit the victory.
[7] Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion George Thompson (220, London, England) beat European Lightweight Champion Johnny Fresno (185, Bolton, England) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Gentleman’s Honor, 12:24, full match shown)
The bell rings, and Thompson starts pacing around Fresno, eyeing him with determination. They lock up in the center of the ring, and Thompson pushes Fresno into the corner, but Fresno quickly fights his way out. The two exchange strikes before Thompson delivers a sharp European uppercut, sending Fresno reeling back. Thompson follows up with a snap suplex, planting Fresno on the mat. He tries to go for an early cover but only gets a two-count.
Thompson then takes control, locking Fresno into a Single-leg Boston Crab. Fresno struggles, trying to reach the ropes but is unable to escape as Thompson pulls back with added pressure. Fresno finally manages to get to the ropes, forcing a break. Thompson pulls him back to the center and attempts an arm drag into an armbar, but Fresno counters and slips out, escaping to the ropes to regroup.
Thompson, undeterred, goes for a Double Underhook Suplex, driving Fresno hard into the canvas. He covers for a two-count but Fresno powers out. Fresno fights back with a Russian Leg Sweep, followed by a Bulldog that stuns Thompson. Fresno attempts to lift Thompson for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, but Thompson fights out and delivers a sharp knee to Fresno's midsection.
The match spills to the outside where Thompson drives Fresno into the railing before slamming him on the concrete. Back in the ring, Thompson attempts another Single-leg Boston Crab, but Fresno kicks him off, sending Thompson into the turnbuckle. Fresno hits a Russian Leg Sweep once more, and as Thompson stumbles, Fresno hits him with a Bulldog that lands perfectly.
After a back-and-forth exchange where Fresno is close to executing the Double Underhook Suplex, Thompson manages to get Fresno into position for his Gentleman’s Honor - Grounded Top Wrist-lock, wrenching on the arm and applying maximum pressure. Fresno struggles, trying to break free, but the pain is too much, and he is forced to tap out.
Post Match
As George Thompson raised his belt in the ring and Fresno was checked on by the ringside doctor the arena lights went. Dougie Wright apologised for the technical issues. When they came back up he was standing nose to nose with a man wearing a Chinese warrior outfit including a changshan robe with a sash tied around his waist, paired with loose black pants complete with traditional kung fu shoes.’That’s Buckteeth So, leader of the Black Flag Army’. Dougie Wright screamed as officials and security hit the ring as we went off the air. ‘Tune in to Out For The Count’ to see what happens, Dougie Wright screamed.
Attendance: 1,3051
Dougie Wright is the commentator, while the MC for the evening is Rodney White.
Introduction
Dougie Wright introduced European Lightweight Champion, Johnny Fresno in a very well tailored suit made his way to the ring. He thanked the fans for their support in his recent losing effort against Worlds Lightweight Champion Jack Sherry. There was one woman in the front row who nearly passed out when he waved at her. Dougie asked him about stepping up two weight classes tonight to face Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, Fresno said ‘with these fans, a weight difference makes no difference,’.
[1] Giant Barak (235, Milan, Italy) beat Gianluca Silenzi (320, Prague, Czech Republic) in a Great Britain & Ireland Amateur Challenge Semi-final (Prague Bomb, 12:51, full match shown)
Giant Barak spits his gum out at Silenzi, and Silenzi follows by spitting in the face of Barak. Both men exchange blows before Silenzi clotheslines Barak over the top rope to the floor, but he lands on his feet. Silenzi pounds on Barak on the outside, but soon finds himself on the receiving end of a big clothesline from Barak. Barak sends Silenzi into the railing. Barak pulls him shoulder-first into the post before doing the same thing on the other side of the ring. He presses Silenzi over his head and tosses him to the inside of the ring from the outside. Barak works on the leg of Silenzi back in the ring and continues to keep him grounded. He locks Silenzi up, but Silenzi starts to fight back and gets Barak to break it up. He pulls himself up by the ropes only to be taken down with a massive chop to the chest. Barak hits a series of punches before locking Silenzi in a backbreaker. He follows it up with a suplex and an atomic drop. Barak goes for a splash, but Silenzi rolls out of the way just in time. Barak quickly grabs him again and lifts him into the Titan's Grip - a two-handed chokeslam, slamming him to the mat. He then attempts the Czechbreaker - spinning backbreaker rack drop, but Silenzi fights out, landing behind Barak.
Silenzi comes off the ropes, but Barak blocks it and hits him with a Bohemian Wrecking Ball a running corner splash, and Silenzi stumbles out of the corner. Barak goes for the Iron Curtain, giant running boot to the face, but Silenzi ducks it and manages to avoid the full impact.
Silenzi fights back, crawling to the top and attempting a swinging neckbreaker. He connects, and Barak stumbles back to the corner to avoid the pin. Barak retaliates with a chokeslam attempt, but Silenzi counters with a low blow right in front of the referee. Barak grabs Silenzi by the throat again, lifting him to the top rope, Silenzi tries to kick Barak in the face but Barak hits Silenzi with a big open palm slap the face, before hooking him into a crucifix and hitting his Prague Bomb - High-impact Crucifix Powerbomb for the three count.
[2] Tigress (Jessica Carter & Thaïs Empristikí) beat Karly Ward & Mitzi Bopp in an International Tag Team Match (Sign Of Fire, 9:04, full match shown)
Jessica Carter starts things off for Tigress, quickly locking up with Mitzi Bopp. Carter gains the upper hand, hitting a quick backstabber, flipping Bopp over onto the mat. She immediately follows up with a dropkick to Bopp’s chest, knocking her into the corner. Carter climbs the ropes and nails a corner springboard moonsault, but Bopp rolls out of the way just in time. Bopp tags in Karly Ward, who rushes at Carter.
Carter dodges Ward’s attack, hitting a diving crossbody for a near fall. Ward, however, manages to counter with a butterfly suplex, grounding Carter for a two-count. Ward tags in Bopp, who uses a series of strikes to wear Carter down, hitting a backbreaker followed by a flatliner. Carter kicks out at two, but Bopp continues her onslaught, tagging in Ward.
Karly Ward hits a butterfly suplex and covers for another two-count. She tags in Bopp, who goes for a suplex, but Empristikí, having recovered on the apron, jumps in with a hard shot to the back of Bopp’s head. Empristikí tags in, taking control with a leg-sweep/pump kick combo on Ward. Thaïs delivers a stalling fisherman’s suplex for a two-count.
Bopp hits a spinning heel kick, but Empristikí dodges, and Carter quickly tags back in. Carter nails a standing Shiranui on Bopp, sending her crashing to the mat. She follows up with a standing senton, and a spinning heel kick to Ward, knocking her off the apron. Carter hits a shining wizard on Bopp and heads to the top for a diving crossbody. However, Bopp catches her, but Carter slips out and hits a backstabber.
As the match progresses, Karly Ward and Mitzi Bopp become more desperate. Bopp delivers a running uppercut, but Empristikí sidesteps and makes the tag to Carter. Jessica Carter catches Ward with a spinning heel kick, and Empristikí uses the opening to execute a Sign of Fire - Michinoku Driver II on Mitzi Bopp, before Karly Ward enters the ring and is also on the receiving end of a Sign of Fire and Empristikí pins Ward for the win.
[3] Paul Strummer & Topper Jones beat Akira "Dark Wolf" Tanaka & Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura in a Tag Team Match (The Clash, 7:45, full match shown)
The match began with Akira "Dark Wolf" Tanaka and Paul Strummer. Strummer struggled against the dangerous foreign duo as Tanaka used his hard-hitting strikes to keep him grounded. Tanaka, along with his partner Kenji "The Dragon" Nakamura, isolated Strummer for several minutes. Topper Jones watched anxiously from the apron, but with no chance for a tag, Strummer was overwhelmed by their aggressive and precise offense.
Nakamura and Tanaka worked in perfect unison, displaying their mastery of both striking and submission techniques. Strummer tried to fight back, but the foreign duo was relentless. At one point, Nakamura launched Strummer into the corner with an impressive suplex, while Tanaka delivered a savage running knee to the ribs.
The tension between Jones and Strummer grew as Jones was unable to get into the match. As Strummer struggled to recover, Jones tried to reach in for a tag, but Nakamura grabbed his leg, pulling him off the apron. Tanaka then attempted a spinning heel kick to Strummer, but missed and the tag was made.
Jones hit a double clothesline and dropkick before Strummer returned for a Saito Suplex.
Cut The Crap then hit The Clash with Jones hitting a high knee on Tanaka while Strummer followed up with a running back elbow for the win.
[4] ‘Battling' Barry Bridges (251, Deptford, Kent, UK) beat Hiroshi "The Titan" Suzuki (260, Osaka, Japan) in an Internatioanl Heavyweight Match (Roll Up, 12:41, full match shown)
The match began with Hiroshi "The Titan" Suzuki and 'Battling' Barry Bridges locking up in the center of the ring. Suzuki, using his size and strength, immediately took control, pushing Bridges into the corner. Bridges fought back, managing to lock in a headlock, but Suzuki powered out and sent him into the ropes. As Bridges came off, Suzuki tried for a shoulder tackle, but Bridges ducked and ran the ropes, only to be met with a quick chop from Suzuki.
Bridges recovered, reversing a hiptoss attempt with one of his own, then landing a smooth headlock takeover. Suzuki quickly countered into a headscissor, but Bridges escaped, maintaining control with another headlock. Suzuki powered Bridges into the corner, unloading with a hard chop to the chest. Bridges responded by reversing a corner whip and landing a scoop slam. However, Suzuki quickly kicked him away, delivering a slam of his own, followed by a series of vicious stomps.
Bridges rolled to ringside to recover, but Suzuki was relentless, shaking the ropes to send him crashing into the barricade. Bridges winced in pain, clutching his knee, but he refused to back down. As he limped back into the ring, Suzuki capitalized, kicking Bridges in the gut and landing another crushing stomp. He tossed Bridges into the ropes and hit him with a powerful backbreaker, but only for a two-count.
Bridges was struggling to maintain his focus, clearly injured. Suzuki set up for a finishing move, but as he approached, Bridges—displaying veteran ring awareness—dodged and rolled him up for a surprise pin! Suzuki, still shaken from the earlier offense, didn’t have enough time to kick out before the referee’s three-count.
Out For The Count on The Super Channel Preview
Tune in for an action-packed night of wrestling on the Super Channel! Watch The Dirty Pretty Things clash with King Kyoto & Ayane Nakamura in a first-time tag team showdown, while Jack Sherry defends his World Lightweight Championship against Eugen Bastiens in Lightweight match. The Village Green Preservation Society faces The Black Country Boys in a hard-hitting non-title tag match, and Eddie Kensington meets Paul ‘Pinfall’ Pete in the Great Britain & Ireland Amateur Challenge semi-finals. Kathy Cole takes on Jenna Jillian Walker in the Women's Division, and Jabri Awoniyi battles Meritites in a non-title match. Plus, Geoff Hammill faces Jack O'Grady in a Britain vs. America Catchweight contest, George Grouse meets Quick Kick Nakano in a mat battle, and Eamon Keane challenges Arthur T. Turtle in a Beat The Clock Knockdown match. Don’t miss bonus footage from On The Mat, plus highlights and full match footage of all the action!
[5] British Heavyweight Champion Gavin Owens (220, North London, England) beat William Miller Harris (209, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Rolling Arm Bar, 9:23, full match shown)
Owens starts off delivering a clothesline that sends Harris crashing to the mat. Owens quickly sends Harris into the ropes, but Harris counters with a kick to Owens' face. Harris presses the attack with a second strike, sending Owens flying over the top rope. Harris follows with a sliding dropkick, landing a clean blow on Owens outside the ring. They return to the ring, where Harris lands several punches before hitting a release German Suplex. Owens, sensing the danger, uses the referee to distract Harris and delivers a judo throw.
Owens seizes control and begins to wear down Harris, sending him over the top rope once more before slamming him into the steel steps. Owens peels up the mats on the outside and nails a DDT onto the exposed concrete. Back inside the ring, Owens taunts the crowd before landing a vicious Dropkick that sends Harris to the canvas for a two-count.
Harris starts to fight back but is hit with a brutal Enzuigiri from Owens, who then transitions to a headlock. Owens follows up with a Seoi Nage - Shoulder Throw and Uchi Mata - Inner Thigh Throw, taking Harris down again. He goes for another pin attempt, but Harris kicks out at two. Owens keeps the pressure on with a hard DDT before lifting Harris for another throw, but Harris fights out, hitting Owens with a Death Valley Driver. Owens barely gets his shoulder up at two, and Harris presses on.
Harris looks to finish Owens off with a second Death Valley Driver, but Owens escapes, slamming Harris’ gut into the corner. Owens climbs to the top, but Harris counters, kicking Owens' feet out from under him. Harris attempts a Superplex, but Owens fights him off, knocking Harris back down to the mat.
Owens then locks in his finishing move, the Rolling Armbar, transitioning smoothly from an arm drag. Harris fights for a moment but ultimately taps out.
[6] Worlds Heavy-Middleweight Champion Bulldog Spirit (205, Manchester, England) beat Half-Nelson McGrath (260, Wonglepong, Queensland, Australia) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Bulldog Bite, 10:00 shown)
Bulldog Spirit hit an impressive leapfrog followed by a sharp dropkick. Half-Nelson McGrath quickly regained control with a running elbow smash. McGrath positioned himself on the apron, but Bulldog Spirit responded with a kick to the ear and a leg drop off the ropes, known as the Fadeaway. Bulldog Spirit then jumped over the top rope, delivering a DDT onto McGrath on the apron,.
When the match returned, McGrath had gained control, using his rolling dropkick to knock Bulldog Spirit out of the ring. Bulldog Spirit, undeterred, returned to the ring, only to be caught in a suplex with McGrath putting his feet on the bottom rope for added leverage. Bulldog Spirit fired back with a facebuster, an atomic drop, followed by chops to the chest and some quick punches. Bulldog Spirit hit a clothesline off the middle rope and then spun around McGrath's body into a facebuster, going for a pin but McGrath kicked out at two.
When we returned Bulldog Spirit had climbed to the top rope, looking to capitalize, but McGrath countered with a vertical suplex. McGrath landed hard on his head and neck, prompting the referee, Brian Chettle, to immediately check on both competitors. After a replay of the dangerous move, it was clear McGrath was in significant pain.
As McGrath struggled to recover, Bulldog Spirit seized the opportunity, locking in his finishing move, the Bulldog Bite a Crossface Chickenwing. McGrath fought desperately, but the pain became too much, and he tapped out, giving Bulldog Spirit the victory.
[7] Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion George Thompson (220, London, England) beat European Lightweight Champion Johnny Fresno (185, Bolton, England) in a Non-Title Catchweight Match (Gentleman’s Honor, 12:24, full match shown)
The bell rings, and Thompson starts pacing around Fresno, eyeing him with determination. They lock up in the center of the ring, and Thompson pushes Fresno into the corner, but Fresno quickly fights his way out. The two exchange strikes before Thompson delivers a sharp European uppercut, sending Fresno reeling back. Thompson follows up with a snap suplex, planting Fresno on the mat. He tries to go for an early cover but only gets a two-count.
Thompson then takes control, locking Fresno into a Single-leg Boston Crab. Fresno struggles, trying to reach the ropes but is unable to escape as Thompson pulls back with added pressure. Fresno finally manages to get to the ropes, forcing a break. Thompson pulls him back to the center and attempts an arm drag into an armbar, but Fresno counters and slips out, escaping to the ropes to regroup.
Thompson, undeterred, goes for a Double Underhook Suplex, driving Fresno hard into the canvas. He covers for a two-count but Fresno powers out. Fresno fights back with a Russian Leg Sweep, followed by a Bulldog that stuns Thompson. Fresno attempts to lift Thompson for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex, but Thompson fights out and delivers a sharp knee to Fresno's midsection.
The match spills to the outside where Thompson drives Fresno into the railing before slamming him on the concrete. Back in the ring, Thompson attempts another Single-leg Boston Crab, but Fresno kicks him off, sending Thompson into the turnbuckle. Fresno hits a Russian Leg Sweep once more, and as Thompson stumbles, Fresno hits him with a Bulldog that lands perfectly.
After a back-and-forth exchange where Fresno is close to executing the Double Underhook Suplex, Thompson manages to get Fresno into position for his Gentleman’s Honor - Grounded Top Wrist-lock, wrenching on the arm and applying maximum pressure. Fresno struggles, trying to break free, but the pain is too much, and he is forced to tap out.
Post Match
As George Thompson raised his belt in the ring and Fresno was checked on by the ringside doctor the arena lights went. Dougie Wright apologised for the technical issues. When they came back up he was standing nose to nose with a man wearing a Chinese warrior outfit including a changshan robe with a sash tied around his waist, paired with loose black pants complete with traditional kung fu shoes.’That’s Buckteeth So, leader of the Black Flag Army’. Dougie Wright screamed as officials and security hit the ring as we went off the air. ‘Tune in to Out For The Count’ to see what happens, Dougie Wright screamed.