EFW 1: Night of Destiny
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
NEO Sports Plant, Euclid, Ohio
- Colt Johnson & Chris Onyx vs. Sebastian LeShawn & Butchie B
- Nick Barney is the 5th man in the ring for this bout. Butchie B starts off with Onyx and Onyx establishes his power early. Butchie B counters with his athleticism performing backflip counters and tagging in LeShawn for some double team maneuvers. Colt Johnson begins to attack LeShawn on the outside and then chokes her on the ropes. While the referee tries to break the choke, Butchie B jumps over referee Nick Barney and over the top rope onto Colt Johnson on the outside. Chris Onyx hits a massive drop kick that slows Butchie and LeShawn down and begins to take control of the match. Colt and Onyx are in complete control of LeShawn. Colt Johnson whips LeShawn into a waiting Chris Onyx who picks up LeShawn from the Irish whip into a vicious spinebuster. LeShawn digs down deep to hit a Codebreaker on Onyx. Both are down and both get the tag. Butchie B gets in and starts to take control. The Mission hits a stereo superkick to Johnson who is on his knees. LeShawn hits her signature move into Butchie hitting his Canonbuster finisher. Chris Onyx is a second too late to break up the pin as The Mission takes the victory via pinfall.
- James Alexander vs. Luis Casanova
- Shawn Porter is the 3rd man in the ring for this bout. After the introductions, Alexander takes the mic to let the crowd know who he is. They do not take to Alexander’s words too kindly and the match begins. Casanova establishes early on his size and strength advantage but Alexander is no slouch and a crafty veteran. Casanova continues his barrage but the veteran Alexander takes out Casanova’s knee. Casanova shakes it off briefly but Alexander continues to attack the knee of Casanova. Now that Alexander has cut him down he is controlling Casanova on the mat. Casanova starts to mount a comeback and hits a military press slam on Alexander on his bad leg. Casanova goes for a vertical suplex but the knee doesn’t allow him to complete the move and Alexander pounces back on the bad knee of Casanova. Alexander fights and fights and is able to cinch in a single leg crab on Casanova. Luis almost gets to the ropes but Alexander is able to pull him back to the center of the ring but it is finally too much and Casanova taps the mat repeatedly to stop the pain. Alexander gets his first victory via submission.
- Josh Emmanuel vs. Jack Price
- EFW Owner Ronnie Rotten accompanies Josh Emmanuel to the ring and begins to berate the crowd on the microphone. He is interrupted by the music and entrance of “The Black Diamond” Jack Price. The match begins and the two men are trading moves and counters until Price hits a dropkick that sends Emmanuel to the outside to regroup with Rotten. Price out of nowhere hits a corkscrew dive to the outside. Somehow Emmanuel is able to get control when he gets back to the ring. Emmanuel is starting to go to work. Jack Price is able to start showing signs of life but is quickly cut off by Emmanuel. Price is able to hit a kick and a reverse Russian leg sweep. Price goes for a Guybuster but it is countered by Emmanuel and Price’s comeback is short-lived. Emmanuel is back in control but is showboating a little bit and that gives Price an opening and he hits his “Diamond in the Rough” move and almost gets it but Emmanuel kicks out just in time. Emmanuel then hits his G-Walk move and just before the 3 count is down Pepper who accompanies Price puts his foot on the rope to make the save. Price is able to counter Emmanuel and hits a superkick, a German suplex, and a huge Frog Splash from the top rope but Emmanuel once again kicks out just before the 3. Both men are fighting back and forth and Price is going for a superplex but Emmanuel counters and hits a double stomp to the back of Price’s head from the top rope and then hits a chin buster maneuver on Price and is able to secure a pinfall victory.
- Invitational Battle Royal
- The rules for this battle royal are as follows. Everyone enters at once and the battle begins. You can be eliminated by being thrown over the top rope and to the floor. The last two participants that are left will then square off in a one fall bout. The match starts off with two competitors diving off the top rope onto everyone and the melee begins! Captain Kennedy, Moshpit, Dice-K, Vot the Rapper, and “The Punisher” Kyle Horton are displaying the most offense. EFW Trainee Issac Steele is getting in some great work. EFW Trainees Payton and Steve are making their presence felt! The eliminations are starting to pile up and we are down to Issac Steel, Kyle Horton, Dice-K, and Moshpit. Dice-K opens up on Moshpit with a flurry of kicks but Moshpit responds with a huge clothesline and turns Dice-K inside out. Horton is working over Steel. Dice-K and Steel are eliminated and we are down to Kyle Horton and Moshpit!
- Moshpit vs. Kyle Horton
- These two are staring off in the center of the ring as Nick Barney gets into the ring to officiate the action. They begin trading blows but Horton seems to be getting the better end of it. He then throws Moshpit through the middle rope and the action takes to the outside where Moshpit takes over and starts putting a beating on Kyle on the outside. Moshpit puts Horton right next to where Horton’s 3 kids are sitting and starts hitting chops on Horton right where his children are. Moshpit takes the action back to the ring where he hits a variety of slam maneuvers and suplexes. Horton starts to make a comeback and has Moshpit up on his shoulders but Moshpit counters. Moshpit goes for another suplex but Horton reverses into a small package for a 3 count! While the action was going on Terrance Knight was out near the ring taking notes.
- Pastor C-Lo vs. Bray McKenzie vs. Cowpoke Paul
- Pastor C-Lo enters the ring first and gets on the microphone to deliver his sermon! Pastor delivers the news that Christian Noir would not be able to make the bout due to unforeseen circumstances. Bray McKenzie is the man to step up and take Noir’s place. The match is underway with all 3 men feeling each other out. They all lock up at their hands and Bray McKenzie is able to bounce off of the top rope and backflip into a takedown of both men. They’re still feeling each other out. Bray hits an enzuigiri on Pastor and the action continues. Cowpoke Paul then hogties McKenzie up and we are back to trading strikes. C-Lo attempts to pin both competitors but everyone is still in the match. Cowpoke Paul hits a huge lariat on McKenzie and goes to the top rope but C-Lo catches him and throws him off. C-Lo then focuses his offense on McKenzie and hits a spinning brainbuster suplex! Goes for the pinfall and gets the 3 count. Pastor C-Lo’s victory means The Mission has a clean sweep in their matches for the evening.
- Vinnie Maverick vs. Nick Brashear
- We are finally here for the battle of the Super Heavyweights as this match has been a year in the making. The two face off in the center of the ring. The two are trading blows and Maverick is able to run Brashear into a corner but Brashear counters and knees Maverick back into a corner and monkey flips the 400lbs.+ Maverick. Brashear goes for a German suplex but Maverick counters into a Pele kick and takes over on Brashear. Maverick begins to chop away at Brashear’s chest leaving huge marks all over the Vanilla Gorilla. They start to trade blows once again where Brashear traps Maverick’s arm and hits an Osotogari and goes for a 2nd rope springboard moonsault but Maverick misses! Maverick takes over on the outside and goes for a powerbomb on Brashear on the floor but Brashear counters and backdrops Maverick on the outside floor. Brashear cowers to the ring and tells the ref to count Maverick out. Brashear begins to work on Maverick’s leg and knee. He goes for his knee bar but Maverick is able to fight through and break the lock. Brashear is able to hit a German suplex but Maverick kicks out just in time. Maverick hits a huge headbutt and nearly knocks Brashear out and Brashear runs at Maverick to attack but it is countered into a Deep Six slam and Brashear is down on the mat as Maverick recovers. Maverick steps on Brashear’s chest as he climbs the ropes and hits a huge top rope moonsault. Just as he goes for the pinfall Ronnie Rotten gets on the apron and Maverick is distracted. Brashear wakes up and is able to apply his arm triangle choke. Brashear is able to get Maverick down and Maverick is out cold. Brashear wins via technical submission.
- Brandon Day vs. Bill Collier
- The two men square off and share a handshake before the match is underway. They lock up with neither man having an advantage and they break clean. Collier is able to start working on an arm but is countered by Brandon Day. The two are trading holds early on. Collier gets back on top but quickly countered by Day. Collier sends off Day but is met with a shoulder tackle but the pinfall attempt is stopped at 1. Brandon Day is able to clothesline Collier over the top rope and goes for a dive through the middle rope to the outside! They make their way back to the ring and Collier is able to hit a side kick and goes to work on Day. Day works his way up but is met with a dropkick from Collier. Collier has been able to work over Day with a barrage of attacks and holds. Day is able to hit a sunset flip but Collier puts him inside out with a huge clothesline after the kickout. The two get back up and get a running head of steam but collide and knock each other down. We only have 4 minutes to go in this match before we go to the judges scorecards for a decision. Day starts to mount some big offense and is starting to come back but Collier is still in this fight. Collier hits a big fireman’s carry slam but Day kicks out and now we only have 2 minutes left. Day locks in an armbar over the top rope but it is broken up by the ref. He then climbs the rope and hits a huge clothesline coming from Day. Collier then hits a big spear and we are at around 30 seconds left. Day is able to counter another fireman’s carry slam into a Tazmission. Collier is able to survive and we go to the judges scorecards. Brent Butternuts awards the bout to Brandon Day. Sheamus O’Keefe gives the match to Collier and we have to go to the crowd for a final decision. The crowd is too close to decide and this match has been deemed a majority draw!
- Zack Thomas, Otis & Atticus Cogar (44OH Yellow) vs. Alice Crowley, Christian Napier, & Rickey Shane Page (44OH Blue)
- George Ross is the official for this match. The match kicks off with Napier slapping Thomas and Blue is on the outside. They regroup and we have Napier starting out with Thomas. They are able to tie up Napier into the ropes and the Cogars hit some huge strikes to Napier. Atticus gets Napier to slip on the middle rope and Yellow hits another trifecta of moves and goes for the pinfall. Otis is now in the ring with Napier going to work. Blue is able to reverse their fortunes and is now on top with Crowley and RSP getting into the action. They single out Zack Thomas and now Napier is back and gets Thomas into the corner. Blue then goes around the team stomping Thomas in the corner. Thomas makes a comeback and now the tables are turned. Yellow hits a German suplex on Crowley and then Atticus hits a middle rope springboard moonsault on Napier and they set up Napier in the corner for Otis to hit a top rope moonsault! The action is continuing on as Napier is slammed twice spinebuster style by Otis and Thomas. Blue gets back on top and is focused on Thomas as RSP is delivering some high impact maneuvers and Napier hits a Bronco Buster in the corner. RSP goes for a choke slam but its stopped by Thomas hitting a huge kick. Thomas then goes for a package powerbomb into a backbreaker on Napier and gets the 3 count. 44OH Yellow gets the win.
- Ashton Day vs. Dios Salvador
- Nick Barney is the 3rd man in the ring for this historic match. Both men are back and forth trading holds with neither getting the best of one another. The action is starting to pick up as Dios is getting the best of Ashton and gets him to the outside. Dios follows him out and the two battle on the outside. Ashton breaks the count and Dios takes him around the barricades, chopping Day. They begin to work back to the ring on the outside and Ashton slingshots Dios into the barricades on the floor. Now Day is in control. They get back into the ring and Day hits a huge sidewalk slam on Dios. Day is in complete control hitting Dios with big elbow strikes and holds. Dios hits a desperation belly to back suplex but Day stops the momentum and goes back to work on Dios’ back with knees and holds. Dios hits a chinbuster and begins his comeback. After a flurry of moves Dios hits a top rope dropkick. Ashton flees to the floor but Dios hits a suicide dive and puts Day back into the ring. Dios hits a Northern Lights suplex but Day kicks out. Dios then goes for the 3 Amigos suplexes but Day counters and puts Dios on the top turnbuckle. Day then hits a superplex and floats into a cover but it isn’t enough. Day has Dios locked up and mocking the 3 Amigos but Dios then counters and hits the 3 Amigos and picks him up for a 4th but switches to a Russian Leg Sweep and floats into a neck crank submission. It looks like Day may have tapped out but Ronnie Rotten makes his presence felt. Dios hits a 619 on Day. Dios rolls up Day and as Dios hits the rope Ronnie Rotten hits Dios with the title belt. Day then hits a huge kick to the back of Dios’ head and is able to get the 3 count! Rotten begins to celebrate and invites Nick Brashear to come out and join. It looks like Ashton Day is aligned with Ronnie Rotten, Josh Emmanuel, and Nick Brashear.
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