IWL 09/20/14

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TOKYO, JAPAN

The show opens with an introduction from the staff of the International Wrestling League. They say that they have brought wrestlers from all over the world here tonight to get a big opportunity. They say that this company is about bringing in stars from all over and creating great match ups, and tonight, a tournament will begin to crown the first ever IWL Heavyweight Champion!

From there, they leave the ring and the room goes dark as the championship tournament is set to begin!

Ryu Malik vs. Daniel Shine

Born in Signapore and then transplanted to Germany, "The Chemical Burn" Ryu Malik has the air of a real man of the world. With his troubled past and vicious, violent tendencies, as well as his excessive pain threshold, he is a very dangerous entity and has used that to dominate smaller promotions throughout Europe, racking up many championship reigns in his five years in the business. Daniel Shine may have an experience edge, having worked the indie scene along the West Coast for the past eight years, but it was clear these two were evenly matched on the mat. Malik's lack of respect and brutal antics lead the self-proclaimed "God's Gift to Grappling" to try to play dirty, but it was clear the damage was done. Shine would reverse Malik's attempt at his impact finisher, the Earthquake Generator (Fireman's Carry Gutbuster) and tries to reverse it into his La Mancuerda (Double Arm-trap Crossface), but Malik is able to counter reverse, locking him into a front facelock, followed by multiple violent kneestrikes to the head and then following up with his Radiation Sickness (Last Chancery), which is enough to get the submission and the advance for the Euro-punk this evening.

Komodo vs. Malice

The story of the Porters is a complicated one. Jack "Komodo" Porter is the older, adoptive brother of Andre "Malice" Porter, and both men were able to win their qualifying match in Pro Wrestling RAGE to get to this point. It doesn't seem like a coincidence that they would end up facing each other here, given their history, and I don't think they'd have it any other way. Komodo appears to be of German ancestry, while Malice is black. The brothers are from the Toronto area, and have always had a sibling rivalry, which eventually became very heated and became an actual feud in the late 00's. They've had many violent wars over he years, and while this match was tame compared to many, the physicality has to be noted. These two can both brawl very capably, but both use different techniques. Komodo has a martial arts background, while Malice is definitely more of an unorthodox street fighter, and seems to have no regard for himself or anyone, and absolutely no discipline. Malice would get a bit carried away, not pinning Komodo after a Dragon Suplex and heading up top for his Black (Shooting) Star Press, only to have Komodo get his knees up and block the move in a big way. The wind is knocked out of Malice and Komodo takes advantage, lifting him and planting him with the Dragon's Wings (Lifting Spinning Pedigree), and that's all she wrote. Komodo advances over his brother in a very hard fought victory.

Jack Colville vs. Shawn Walsh

The underground king of Britian, "The Ripper" Jack Colville, is one of the toughest customers in this tournament, with his hard striking, high impact style, and cut throat attitude. His opponent tonight, however, "X Rated" Shawn Walsh, is the self-proclaimed "Godfather of Gruesome" and came to push this tournament to the next level. Walsh tried to take Colville out of his element and take things to the outside, taking full advantage of the fact that we are in Japan, and in Japan the custom is that pretty much anything goes. Walsh brings chairs and tables into things pretty early, and the fans seem to get behind Colville, however, as he seems to refuse to play this game, but also refuses to stay down. Colville is clearly more beaten down than Walsh as "X Rated" gets things back into the ring, and Walsh looks for the kill. Walsh hangs up Colville in the Tree of Woe position and grabs a chair he set on the apron, springboarding himself and attempting to his his Mind Blower (Tree of Woe Van Terminator), but Colville manages to crunch up and avoid impact. Walsh is somewhat stunned as Colville gets back down and "The Ripper" looks to put this one in the bag. Colville hits a series of kicks, left and right, to the legs of Walsh, leading Walsh to quickly grab and catch his left leg, thinking he's done something wise, but Colville makes him pay, twisting and sending the sole of his left boot right into the cheek of Walsh, knocking him loopy to the mat. Colville proceeds to lift Walsh and delivers his finisher, The Impaler (Go To Sleep), and that knocks Walsh completely unconscious and keeps him down for the three count.

Rohan Malhotra vs. Hunter Hendricks

Rohan has made a name for himself in the Northeast United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico for his wild matches and for being very vocal. He calls himself "The Minority Militant" and Hunter Hendricks is exactly the type of guy he can't stand. "H Double" couldn't care less what Malhotra likes or stands for, however, as this long time staple of the Midwest proclaims himself to be "The Master of War" and looks to bring the fight to whoever, whenever, indiscriminately. Hendricks does come off as a bit of an elitist, to say the least, and seemed to use Malhotra's stances on racism and other "liberal" topics against him, mocking him early and trying to get inside of his head to try and make him slip up and make mistakes. Rohan fell into this early and Hendricks was able to dominate on the mat, but the way he did so lead the fans to turn on him a bit. Malhotra would fight back, reversing a Back Body Drop attempt with a Leg-trap Sunset Flip Bomb for a two count! "H Double" rolls out of the ring, trying to take a breather, but Malhotra follows him out with a Front Flip Dive through the ropes, crushing the Chicago native into the railing and getting an applause from this crowd here in Tokyo. Malhotra sends Hendricks back into the ring and the New Jersey stand out heads up to the top turnbuckle, lifting his fist and yelling, "CHE VIVA LA REVOLUCION!" before leaping off and attempting what amounts to a Corkscrew Front Flip Double Stomp, but Hendricks manages to save his hide and get out of the way! Hendricks pops up, and Malhotra wobbly, somewhat stunned by the near miss, gets grabbed up and slammed with the H Bomb (Rock Bottom)! Hendricks hooks the leg, but Malhotra kicks out!

"H Double" can't believe it, but he lifts up Malhotra and attempts the H Bomb again, but Malhotra elbows his way out and runs, leaping and springboarding off the middle rope and delivers a GamenFURY (Springboard Corkscrew Enzuigiri) to flatten the Chicagoan in the center of the ring. Malhotra follows up by grabbing "H Double" and sending multiple kicks to his head, followed by a whip and then an attempt and hitting an Alarm Clock (Flapjack into Front Kick to Jaw), but Hendricks blocks it and catches Malhotra with a Lariat! "The Master of War" calls for the end and lifts Malhotra up onto his shoulders, looking for a Hellhammer (Burning Hammer), but Malhotra flips over it and lands on his feet, jumping and grabbing Hendricks with his legs and pulling him down into a Sun Setter (Triangle Choke with Keylock)! Hendricks is caught dead in the center of the ring, but shows his strength, lifting and driving "The Minority Militant" into the mat, but Malhotra won't let go. Hendricks lifts again, and this time he runs and plants Malhotra into the buckles, and this time the Jersey City native lets go. Hendricks backs off, stumbling, and then turns, attempting to Spear the Indian-American, but Malhotra side steps it and Hunter eats the post! Malhotra takes a minute and then measures him up, lifting his fist and screaming before running and jumping, catching Hunter across the face with as running Front Kick that staggers him in the corner, before causing "H Double" to stumble and flop down on the mat, clearly beaten down.

Malhotra takes this opportunity and slowly but surely gets to the top rope. He dumps the theatrics this time, instead going straight for the kill, looking to deliver a second Che Viva La Revolucion and he plants it right on Hunter's chest! Malhotra takes a moment after the stomp to catch his bearings, and then makes the cover, and it's all over! Rohan advances after a Hell of a battle!

Andor Farago vs. Damon Black

Andor "The Scourge" Farago is a Hungarian-Canadian star from the British Columbia area who has struck fear in the hearts of many with his punishing style, his hard line, unforgiving philosophies, and his blood lust. Damon Black is the opposite, a man very popular in his native Florida for his high energy and his positive attitude. "Big Daddy Cocoa" did not seem intimidated stepping into the ring with the bigger Farago here, but he would take some damaging knee strikes early, followed by a brain rattling backfist that may have made him change his mind a little bit. Black would take more punishment around the ring from the shoot style assault of "The Scourge", but managed to see an opening, dodging a charging attack from Farago and then hitting a Spinning DDT off the railing onto the hard floor to buy himself some time. Black would send "The Scourge" back into ring and "The New Icon" would springboard and fly in as Farago stumbled, delivering a huge Lung Blower for a two count! Black seemed to think the match was coming to a close and looked to deliver his Relapse (RKO), but Farago would reverse it, sending him into the ropes and delivering a High Roundhouse Kick to the skull with his left leg he nicknamed "The Hospital", sending Black out on the mat in a daze. Farago would cover, but only a two count. Farago gets up to his feet and motions for Black to get to his feet, and he's cocked back with the right leg. Black gets up, trying to put up his hands, and Farago attempts to deliver the right leg Roundhouse Kick he has nicknamed "The Morgue", but Black ducks that and rushes, performing a Handspring and delivering a variation of the Relapse seemingly out of nowhere! Farago is out and the fans are applauding as Black gets the three count and advances in the tournament!

AJ Cross vs. Alex Berlot

AJ Cross is one of the hottest prospects out of the indies of the Mid Atlantic area, and with his penchant for having great matches with just about everyone he steps into the ring with, he's been dubbed "The King of Quality" by his peers and promoters in the area. The Virginia native comes into this match needing more than just a good performance, but an absolutely GREAT one if he hopes to beat 13 year veteran Alex Berlot, who has come up on the tough indie circuit of Alberta in Canada. Berlot calls himself "The Best. Wrestler. Ever." and while many have never heard of him, tonight he puts on a performance that would make one wonder why that is. With his flowing ring entrance robe with the words "Mr. Canada" and a big maple leaf, as well as the black maple leaf on the front of his red trunks, it is clear that of all the Canadian talent we have had in this tournament, Berlot is the most proud of where he comes from, which actually lead Cross, a proud American, to mock him and his heritage. This small time mind game didn't work on Berlot, who put on a wrestling clinic early, leading Cross to have to get to the ropes multiple times to escape the dangerous stretches Berlot tried to employ on him. Cross would try to avoid tangling with Berlot from there, opting instead to try to run and gun on him, despite his having two inches and twenty pounds on the Canadian star, as Berlot was deceptively strong for his build, and it seemed to work out for Cross a little bit. Cross would manage to get Berlot to the outside after a Discus Elbow Smash, and would deliver a high soaring Diving Crossbody over the ropes to get big impact and an applause from this Tokyo crowd! Cross would try to continue his assault on the outside, brawling with Berlot and attempting a Brainbuster, but Berlot would float over it and this lead to big trouble for Cross. Berlot would hit a German Suplex, but would roll through it and pull Cross through, following up after a moment of struggle with a Tiger Suplex, woahing this crowd as Cross just took two big slams on the outside, but he wasn't done, rolling him through once again and he changes his arm placement again, pulling up and hitting a Dragon Suplex that sent Cross right on top of the back of his head in a bad way, getting a big ovation from this crowd for that triple suplex combo!

Berlot calls for the end, and it certainly seemed near. Berlot would send Cross back into the ring and Berlot heads up top. Berlot goes up and hits a move he calls Air Canada (Corkscrew Moonsault) and he thinks it's over, but "The King of Quality" shocks everyone by kicking out at the very last moment, taking the air out of this building before getting a big time ovation! Berlot can't believe it, arguing with the referee, before stomping Cross and then lifting him back up, looking to drive him down maybe with another Dragon Suplex, but Cross breaks free and switches it, hitting a Jumping Knee Strike to Berlot and then pulling him in, drilling him with one of patented moves, the Disgracer (Small Package Driver), but Berlot manages to kick out at two to the dismay of Cross! Cross hurries up, and plants a knee into Berlot's face, a strike he calls the Crosshair, but once again only gets a two on the cover! Cross waves his arms in the air, signalling for the end and heads to the top turnbuckle. Cross takes a moment, looking to the crowd, and then leaps. Berlot rolls, however, and Cross' Frog Splash attempt ends in him being caught in a Arm-trap Crossface submission! Cross is caught for a moment, but has obviously been in this position before and once he gets his breath back, manages to get out and roll through it. Berlot is quick to his feet and attempts to catch Cross with a Superkick as he's up to a knee, but Cross dodges it and grabs Berlot up, pulling him down with a School Boy but only a two!

That was only a ploy, however, from Cross, as he transitions quickly into his Crossfire submission (Hangman's Clutch II)! Berlot is in a lot of trouble, but manages to break free from the Cravate facelock to break the hold. Cross uses a couple more knees and attempts to hit the Disgracer one more time, but Berlot breaks free, twisting and utilizing a Backslide, which he lets go of, allowing Cross to roll through, and then delivers that kneeling Superkick he was looking for earlier! "Mr. Canada" calls for the end and picks up Cross, sending him into the buckles and then lifts him up onto the top one. Berlot grabs Cross' arms into a Reverse Splash Mountain and then rushes out, sending Cross over his head face first and then falls back, completing the Berlot Crusher Omega (Reverse Splash Mountain Double Knee Chestbreaker)! Berlot makes the cover and it's all over! These fans are really loving this guy as he celebrates his advancement in this tournament!

Sean Walker vs. Sakichi Sato

"The Bullet" Sakichi Sato is a man covered in scars from war after war on the Japanese independent circuit. Tonight he looked to put his battle scarred body to the test as he stared down the barrel of the man known to many as the "King of California", Sean "Thunder" Walker! Walker has been a big fish in a small pond for the last eleven years, but he decided to throw his name into the hat and won his qualifying match for this tournament in his home promotion of CLIMAX Wrestling, based in San Diego, California, and he drew a tough card facing Sato in front of a crowd very much behind him tonight. Walker is no stranger to adversity or long odds, making a career out of overcoming them time and time again, and he hoped for nothing short of a miracle here tonight.

Sato may be known for his hardcore matches, but he is a very capable wrestler, having solid ground and striking skills, good speed and the ability to take to the air with decent proficiency. This poised a big problem for Walker, who isn't all that fast at this point in his career and relies on his brawling, power, and ground game to get him by. Sato's speed became a problem early on, as it was clear to everyone that Sato had done his homework and knew Walker wouldn't be able to catch him if he turned on the jets, and so he really employed a run-and-gun tactic, kicking Walker's legs out from under him and then catching him with quick kicks, leg drops, and knee strikes as he was on the mat, causing Walker to cover up and try to play defense.

Walker would look dazed, causing Sato swoop in and look for something a little more high impact, lifting Walker to his feet and trying for a Northern Lights Suplex, but Walker seemed to maybe be playing possum as he blocked the move and sent Sato over with a Kamelin Lift and Throw, following him over and grounding him! Walker has done training camps with MMA outfits like Team Quest and has a background in amateur wrestling on the collegiate level, so at this point in his career, he tries to keep things there and really punish his opponents as he crowds them from the top and makes them fight to get to their feet. Walker would take it a bit further, though, here, as he would hit some big Crossface Punches from the mount position before transitioning and delivering a huge Deadlift German Suplex, which he bridged for a two count!

Sato would roll out of the ring and "Thunder" would follow close behind, which ended up being a mistake. "The Bullet" would catch Walker with a DDT on the floor, and then would come off the apron and smash him with a Double Stomp to really make the California native pay! Sato would hit a series of Roundhouse kicks to Walker's chest as he backed him up on the railing, but Walker would grab him by the head and switch it, slamming Sato back first into the railing and sending him FLIPPING over the railing with a massive Knife Edged Chop! Walker would hop over the railing and grab Sato, chopping him again, which sent him stumbling against the crowd, leading him to grab Sato and send him back over the railing and to ringside with a Back Body Drop!

Walker gets things back into the ring and he looks for the win, picking up Sato and hitting his Suplex into a Powerslam, transitioned into a Kimura Lock, but Sato gets his feet on the ropes to break the hold. Walker pulls him off the ropes and tries for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex, but Sato headbutts him and then delivers a Saito Suplex to buy himself some time! Walker gets to a knee and Sato rushes, locking on a move he calls Kouzai ([Execution by Hanging] Triangle Choke)! Walker is able to slip out after a long struggle, and plants a series of quick hammer blows on Sato, followed by a Deadlift Powerbomb! Walker can't capitalize on this, however, as he falls backwards into the turnbuckles, clearly exhausted. Sato gets back to his feet looking worse for wear, and Walker charged forward, looking for a Spear, but Sato caught him with a desperation knee lift! Sato hits a jumping Knee Lift and then attempts a Codebreaker, but Walker pushes Sato off and flattens him with a Lariat!

Walker yells out with his fists clinched, and he is clearly ready to end this thing, and these fans applaud! Walker is in the corner and he waits for "The Bullet" to get back to his feet, and Walker rushes again, this time rolling and popping up with a Rolling Thunder Lariat! Walker hooks Sato's limp leg after that, and it's academically over here. Sean Walker advances in this tournament here as these Tokyo fans give him a decent applause.

Kenzo Katana vs. Roderick Brookes

Kenzo Katana is a native of Japan, but he has lived and worked in Mexico for the past six years. He has returned home here for this tournament a relative unknown, but the promoters seemed to know what they were doing putting him against the Irish standout "The Derry Disease" Roderick Brookes. Katana and Brookes were a stark contrast to one another, as the brash, arrogant, foul mouthed Brookes tried to push around the smaller, silent and dark Katana. Brookes size and power were clear, but so were his technical abilities, as it became clear early that Katana would not be able to rely on his grappling to put Brookes out of his element, as Brookes seemed very comfortable trading holds, especially against a man who gives up about 4 inches and 50 lbs. to him. Brookes would find himself in some trouble, however, once he decided to take this match into the realm of brawling, fairing decently well early, but finding out that Katana's strength truly lies in his speed and his kicks. Once Katana started laying on the kicks and slaps, Brookes seemed to become very wary of the Japanese combatant.

Brookes would look to go to the power game after tiring of taking the barrage of strikes from Katana, laying him down with a hard powerslam and then delivering a Fisherman's Suplex for a two count. Brookes would then ground and pound Katana, smashing his face into the mat and driving elbows and knees into his head and ribs, trying to wear him down and break his spirit. Katana would suffer through, refusing to quit and working his way back up to his feet, eventually reversing a move Brookes calls the Church Bombing (Powerbomb into a DDT) and hitting an Enzuigiri to buy himself some time. Katana would manage to catch Brookes in the corner with a High Kick, following up with a Springboard Knee Strike, but only gets a two count on the cover!

Katana seems to be looking for the win as Brookes gets up to a knee, attempting a Roundhouse Kick, but Brookes ducks it and pops up with a brutal European Uppercut, following up with a Cobra Clutch Backbreaker, but Katana manages to kick out at two! Brookes wants to end this and goes looking for his finisher, the absolutely deadly No Cure for Cancer (Straight Jacket Regal Stretch), but Katana manages to roll out of it and escape before it can be locked on completely. Brookes grabs Katana, but Katana catches him with a Jumping Palm Strike, following with a Spinning Wheel Kick to the back of Brookes' head, which he tries for the cover after, but still just a two! Katana grabs Brookes by the waist, not trying to waste any time, and attempts to lift him with a German Suplex, but Brookes breaks free, blocking and then hitting some elbows, leveling Katana with a Discus Lariat, but he only gets a two on the cover! Brookes calls for the end, though, and lifts Katana up into a move he calls the Wheelchair Bound (Electric Chair Driver), but Katana punches him to the head and slides off his back, dropping down and grabbing him up, pulling with all his might to hit a German Suplex, but still just a two count!

Katana and Brookes have both been beat here, and these fans are on the edge of their seat. Brookes makes his way up as Katana follows closely after, and these two begin trading open hand strikes in the middle of the ring. Brookes manages to get the upper hand due to his power, but Katana catches him with a low Spin Kick and then follows into a standing Guillotine Choke, trying like Hell to pull the Irishman down, but Brookes refuses to go, pulling back and fighting before lifting him and tossing him front first to the mat. Katana's on his knees, hurting, as Brookes backs up, bouncing off the ropes and then charges in, dropping with a Sliding Lariat to take him down to his back! Brookes hooks the leg again here, but Katana still kicks out, refusing to say die! Brookes is breathing hard, and looks out of it as he tries to contemplate what to do next. He gets an idea, and he gets in the corner, waiting for Katana to get up.

Katana struggles, pulling himself up on the ropes and he stumbles backwards, turning to see Brookes coming in with a Discus Lariat... and he ducks it! Brookes is all off balances and Katana jumps his back, sliding an arm under his left arm and latching on with his Katana Clutch (Katahajime)! Katana has it cinched in, and he's got a body scissors on as Brookes continues to stand, trying to fight it, but he's very tired and the wind is being cut off to his lunges, and the blood is being constricted to his brain. Brookes gets to the ropes, but Katana takes his feet and pushes off them, yanking back with all his strength and he pulls Brookes to the mat! The referee checks him after a moment and Brookes' eyes are rolling into the back of his head!

It's all over and this crowd goes crazy! Katana manages to overcome Brookes and he advances a hero in this tournament for these Japanese fans!