Slamnation - Slam Jackson and Ash
NRWL Champion Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson
John Austin Baker and Crawford
Johnny Young and Jacob Washington
The 4 Elements - Tommy Violence and Marcus
Sons of Darkness - Abbadon and Mastema
Storm Harrison and Caleb
SCSF - "Hardcore" Adam and Tornado
The tournament bracket was determined by random selection.
First Round
Johnny Young and Jacob Washington vs. Storm Harrison and Caleb
In an odd twist of fate, Johnny Young found himself in the ring against his two current rivals, Storm Harrison and his bodyguard Caleb. Right from the get go, Johnny Young unleashed an all out assault on his opponents. He was having his way with Storm Harrison until the tag was made to Caleb, who slowed Young's momentum before tagging Harrison back in to pick the bones. Young was late to make a tag to Jacob Washington, creating concern that he may not be a team player in this match.
Washington used his speed advantage to keep the monster Caleb under control. Caleb manages to deliver a vicious powerbomb but Washington's energy keeps him from staying down long. Caleb tagged in Harrison. Harrison and Washington put on an amazing show of skills that proved that Harrison is ready to compete at a high level and Washington is deserving of the praise he receives each and every event.
Although it appeared that Johnny Young was not able to put his personal issues aside earlier in the match, he and Washington began to work really well as a team against the equally well oiled Harrison and Caleb. Caleb has Washington trapped in the ring corner but Washington fights his way out and tags in Young. Johnny Young finds himself in the ring with Storm Harrison and drops his rival with the Slam of the Night and a pin to win the match.
Winners: Johnny Young and Jacob Washington
Slamnation vs. SCSF
It was the new generation versus the legacy as Slam Jackson and Ash stepped into the ring against "Hardcore" Adam (and SCSF legend) and Tornado (son of legendary SCSF wrestler Cyclone). Tornado makes an immediate statement in the match by delivering a big boot to Ash who is standing on the ring apron. Tornado attacks Slam Jackson and completely dominates the early going of the match. "Hardcore" Adam and Tornado show off impressive teamwork, including a combination clothesline/spear on Jackson. Ash is tagged in but "Hardcore" Adam keeps the momentum going for his team.
Tornado shows off an impressive elbow smash on Ash and nearly gets a pinfall. Adam and Tornado keep Ash away from his own corner, preventing a tag. Tornado tries to get Ash to submit to a painful backbreaker submission but Jackson gets in the ring to break it up. Ash manages to tag in Jackson but "Hardcore" Adam delivers two hardcore chokeslams in a row and pins him for the victory.
After the match, there is concern for Slam Jackson's health, but he is able to stand, shake off the cobwebs, and leave the ring under his own power.
Winners: SCSF
John Austin Baker and Crawford vs. Sons of Darkness
The Sons of Darkness intended to inflict harm on anyone who stepped in their way to become tag team champions. Their first roadblock came from the unusual pairing of cousins, clean cut Texan wrestler John Austin Baker and hillbilly Crawford.
Baker started the match for his team but was overpowered by Abbadon. After Mastema tags in, Baker manages to fight back and keep his opponent at bay. After Crawford is tagged in, Mastema regains momentum for his team. Crawford is double teamed by the Sons of Darkness but gets to Baker in time for a tag. Baker is dropped with Darkness Falls by Abbadon but kicks out of a pin after only a one count. Baker tags in Crawford who squares off with Abbadon. Abbadon takes a moment to shove Baker off the ring apron and through the steel steps below.
As the match progressed, John Austin Baker attempted to suplex Mastema but is jabbed in the eye and drops his much larger opponent. Baker responds with a quick neckbreaker followed by an impressive fallaway slam. Baker is stopped when Mastema catches him in Darkness Falls.
Baker is pinned while Abbadon obliterates Crawford outside the ring.
Winners: Sons of Darkness
Bruno Kowalski and Marty Anderson vs. The 4 Elements
Bruno Kowalski wants to add another belt as a companion to his NRWL Championship and picked Marty Anderson as his partner. In their first match, they faced Marcus and Tommy V. of The 4 Elements. Like the first match of the evening, this one had some personal issues fueling the fire. Bruno Kowalski and 4E member Max Destruction have a strained relationship and Marty Anderson injured the other 4E member, Mikey Armstrong.
Bruno and Marcus start the match at an even pace. Marcus sends Bruno outside with a clothesline but Bruno comes back in and does the same to Marcus on the other side of the ring. Anderson and Tommy V. are tagged in. Tommy throws Anderson out of the ring where he is attacked by Marcus. In the ring, Tommy brawls with Bruno. Anderson re-enters the ring but is quickly caught in Tommy's Vortex of Pain. Marty barely manages a kick out.
Marty tags in Bruno but is grabbed by Marcus on the outside of the ring. Tommy uses the opportunity to choke the champion. Bruno returns the favor shortly after by superplexing Tommy. Tommy responds with a Vortex of Pain. Bruno recovers quickly before Tommy can capitalize. Bruno reaches Marty Anderson in time for a tag but Marty is quickly double teamed as Marcus is tagged in. A fresh Marcus suplexes Marty and goes for a pin attempt that is broken by Bruno. Marty surprises Marcus with a spinebuster and a pin that is broken by Tommy. The referee loses all control of the match as all four men brawl in the ring.
Both teams show off impressive team skills. Bruno has the upper hand on Tommy but is quickly stopped when Tommy pulls off another Vortex of Pain. Bruno barely kicks out of a pin attempt.
Tommy is slammed to the mat with a facebuster. Bruno attempts a pin but Tommy kicks out. Tommy hits yet another Vortex of Pain while Marcus knocks Marty off the apron. Tommy pins Bruno without interruption and snags a victory for his team.
Winners: The 4 Elements
Second Round
In a twist, the second round matches are also determined by random selection.
SCSF vs. Sons of Darkness
The Sons of Darkness dominate the early stages of the match. "Hardcore" Adam manages to take down Abbadon with a series of neckbreakers and an impressive powerbomb. Mastema is tagged in and Adam is double teamed, ultimately being tossed out of the ring. Sons of Darkness manager, Nick Belhor, attacks Adam on the outside while the ref is distracted. Adam climbss back in the ring but is slammed with Darkness Falls by Mastema while Abbadon attacks Tornado on the outside of the ring. Mastema goes for a pin but at the last second Tornado rushes into the ring to break up the count!
Adam finally manages to tag in Tornado. Mastema slows Tornado down using power moves. Tornado's head is volleyed back and forth by punches by both Sons of Darkness as Abbadon is tagged in. Tornado surprises Abbadon with an elbow smash and goes for a pin but Abbadon kicks out. Abbadon tries to tag in Mastema but is punched in the temple by Tornado and it drops him right to the mat.
Nick Belhor sneaks over to "Hardcore" Adam on the ring apron and attacks him. Adam manages to get back to the apron in time to tag in. Adam begins to mount an offense against Mastema, including a throatbreaker off the top turnbuckle. Abbadon is tagged in. Although Adam continues his attack on his larger opponents, he is caught in Darkness Falls and is pinned.
Winners: Sons of Darkness
The 4 Elements vs. Johnny Young and Jacob Washington
Marcus and Tommy maintain control of the match early on. Marcus tries to deliver a splash to Jacob in the corner but it is blocked with a chokebomb. Johnny is tagged in and battles Tommy but Tommy keeps Johnny down. Johnny comes back with a unique fisherman's suplex slam and a double arm suplex. Tommy surprises Johnny with a Vortex of Pain and a pin attempt that Johnny kicks out of.
Johnny tags in Jacob who goes at the freshly tagged Marcus with a flurry of punches. Jacob bounces Marcus' head against the mat several times. Marcus clotheslines Jacob out of the ring as he tags in Johnny. Marcus doesn't realize the tag is made and is blindsided by Johnny. Jacob and Johnny use teamwork to keep Marcus in their corner. Johnny goes for a pin but it is broken by Tommy. Marcus slams Johnny with the Marc of Perfection but the following pin attempt is broken up.
Marcus drops Johnny to the mat with a powerslam and pins him before Jacob can get in the ring to break the count.
Winners: The 4 Elements
Final Round
Sons of Darkness vs. The 4 Elements
Tommy tries to quickly control the match but is overpowered by the Sons of Darkness. Marcus is tagged in and manages to keep Mastema at bay. Marcus and Tommy begin using double team moves to shift momentum in their favor. Mastema tags in Abbadon at the same time Tommy tags in Marcus. Marcus and Abbadon brawl in the ring. Marcus is chokeslammed and dropped with Darkness Falls. Marcus kicks out but cannot recover quickly and is tossed around by Abbadon. Tommy is tagged in and enters the ring by hitting a body splash off the top rope. Tommy uses the Vortex of Pain on Abbadon but he kicks out of a pin attempt.
Close to the Sons of Darkness corner, Tommy is attacked by Abbadon, Mastema, and Nick Belhor! Somehow, Tommy escapes and tags in Marcus. Marcus attacks Abbadon with a series of suplexes, neckbreakers, and strikes. Marcus tags in Tommy. Tommy is slammed with Darkness Falls and pinned but manages to kick out on his own before Marcus can get to him.
Abbadon attempts a powerbomb on Tommy but it is reversed into a facebuster. Mastema is tagged in. As Mastema assaults Tommy, the end looks to be near for the 4 Elements. Suddenly, Abbadon steps into the ring, attacks Mastema, and walks out of the arena! Int he commotion, Tommy and Marcus finish off Mastema with a combination forearm strike into a backbreaker followed by an elbow drop. Tommy pins Mastema as Nick Belhor is thrown from ringside by the referee. Tommy gets the pinfall victory. The 4 Elements become the NRWL Tag Team Champions.
What will The 4 Elements have to say about their victory? What happened to the Sons of Darkness? Stay tuned.
