NAWA Glory 2/3/05
Footage is shown from last week, with Teddy Hart pinning Miles Stylish in the center of the ring with a small package to become the number one contender to the NAWA World Title held by Harry Harris for Blinded by Fury. Also, Christopher Daniels defeated Raven by a roll up thanks to interference from CM Punk. Also, we cut out with New Jack making the NAWA International Title match, on the one year anniversary of the beginning of Stylish's title reign, between Jerry Lynn and Miles Stylish. A freeze frame is shown as Miles Stylish's wide eyed reaction, as we slowly fade to the opening.
Tonight: The two men who have NAWA World Title matches at the next two Pay Per Views will go one on one as Ron Waterman squares off against Teddy Hart. Also, NAWA Cruiserweight Champion AJ Styles faces off against Christopher Daniels in a non title match. all that and more tonight on Glory.
"Sharp Dressed Man" by ZZ Top plays and the crowd explodes to boos as the NAWA International Champion Miles Stylish comes out, dressed in a three piece suit, the NAWA International Title Belt strapped over his shoulder. Stylish taunts the crowd, as he enters the ring, before hc calls for the microphone. At Blinded by Fury, he'll put the NAWA International Title on the line against a former three time champion in Jerry Lynn. Stylish talks about how the wrestling world is abuzz, thinking that Jerry Lynn is going to make history, by becoming the NAWA International Champion for an unprecedented fourth time and gain retribution on Stylish for putting him on the shelf. However, this is wrestling, there are no happy endings. Stylish bragged that for a year, he carried the Triumvirate, thanks to him, they were the greatest force in wrestling. The fact that Stylish's NAWA International Championship reign has lasted beyond the Triumvirate proves that which draws some boos from the fans.
in a four year career, Stylish says he has accomplished more than the nearly twenty year career of Jerry Lynn and Lynn, much like many other older wrestlers, attempted to latch onto a hot rising star Stylish, to get a bit more glory. It served Stylish well for a while, he got an NAWA World Tag Team Title reign out of it but Stylish also says that he would have won the tag belts as well if his partner had been a mannequin. He will give Lynn his due, he is one of the best wrestlers in the world. However, Stylish is the best wrestler in the world and if it wasn't for the referee's bad judgement call, he would have both the NAWA World Title and NAWA International Title. Blinded by Fury will be Jerry Lynn's last chance at glory but Stylish says this time when he puts Lynn down, Lynn will stay down. Stylish will beat Lynn in the center of the ring and end his career.
As for tonight, Stylish is going to prove that he is a fighting champion and offers to put up his NAWA International Title on the line tonight in the main event, against anyone in the back. Stylish looks to the back, saying that some wrestler in the back will get the chance of a lifetime but sounds of "CAW, CAW, CAW" followed by "Come Out and Play" by Offspring brings out Raven. Raven says he is going to seize the chance to become the NAWA International Champion and he'll have a new champion tonight on Glory. So it is written, so it shall come to pass. Quoth the Raven nevermore! The crowd explodes into cheers, as Raven stands in the crucifix postion, as the announcers speculate that Miles Stylish might not make it into Blinded by Fury in ten days with the NAWA International Title around his waist when Raven gets done with him.
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Norman Smiley vs NAWA Television Champion Sedrick Skyhawk(w/Candace Sweet and Bruno) in a non title Match Skyhawk will have his first Television Championship match against the former champion Rapmaster Killings at Blinded by Fury but he faces off against a former NAWA International and NAWA Tag Team Champion in Norman Smiley. Skyhawk poses in the ring but Norman grabs him, before rocking him with a pair of hiptosses. Norman forearms away on Skyhawk and whips him into the ropes. Leaping knee to the chest of Skyhawk and covers for a two count. Norman bounces off the ropes and dropkick to Skyhawk, before he bends down, kneelift to the chest and double underhook suplex for a two count. Norman picks up Skyhawk and pair of uppercuts, before Skyhawk whips Norman into the ropes, but Skyhawk reverses, before he hoists up Norman onto his shoulder, before he falls backwards and drops Norman right down across the top rope throat first. Go behind and belly to back suplex, before Skyhawk quickly places a chinlock on Norman, beginning a several minute long period to work him over.
Skyhawk uses the ropes behind the back of the referee, as the referee checks with Norman. As the referee turns around, Skyhawk lets go of the ropes, before he continues to crank on the chinlock. The referee goes back to Norman and Skyhawk drapes the feet over the top rope, drawing even more boos from the crowd, as Skyhawk cheats to punish Norman! The referee turns around and Skyhawk quickly releases the ropes. Skyhawk continues to work the chinlock as the crowd chants "boring" but Skyhawk yells that he's a star and can wrestle however he wants to! Norman fights up to his feet and elbows his way out of the hold before he shoves Skyhawk off the ropes. Scoops him up and bodyslam brings him down. Norman kicks Skyhawk and standing headscissors, before he drops him into the corner with a power bomb. Pair of European Uppercuts in the corner but Candace is on the apron, distracting the referee as Norman does the Big Wiggle to cheers, before he prepares to put the Norman Conquest, but Bruno steps into the ring. Choke on Norman and Bruno boots Norman in the face, knocking him for a loop. Skyhawk rolls up a dazed Norman to score the pin.
Sederick Skyhawk pinned Norman Smiley after a roll up in 0:07:25. Rating: * 3/4
Skyhawk raises his hand high into the air in victory but the crowd cheers. RAPMASTER KILLINGS RUSHES DOWN TO THE RING! Two weeks ago, Killings attempted to gain a measure of revenge from Skyhawk beating him for the Television Title but got smacked down by Bruno. Killings enters the ring and knocks down Skyhawk with a jumping spin kick as Bruno steps over the top rope but Killings quickly rolls from the ring, leaps over the guardrail and disappears into the fans, as Skyhawk lays on the canvas, clutching his face. This time, Killings was smart enough to get his shot in before the bodyguard could make the save. Rapmaster Killings will square off against Sedrick Skyhawk for the NAWA Television Title at Blinded by Fury only on Pay Per View. Order now!
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Destruction vs. Matt Bentley Last week Chris Sabin defeated Armageddon and now their tag team partners are going to go one on one tonight on Glory. Bentley takes down Destruction with an armdrag at the bell and pounds away at him with some forearm smashes, before whipping him into the ropes. High back body drop rockets him into the air. Destruction gets back to his feet and Bentley with a kick, before he sets up Destruction. DDT brings Destruction down and Bentley rolls him over for a cover but only gets a two count. Bentley picks up Destruction and pulls him into a series of chops, before he whips Destruction into the corner. Both feet into the face, to the second rope, knee to the face, and tornado DDT scores a two count. Running senton and Destruction scoops up Bentley, before he delivers a slam. Flying somersault senton drills Bentley for a two count. Destruction works over Bentley with chops and an enzuigiri before he comes to the top rope. The Archangel of Anarchy leaps off the top rope but BENTLEY CREAMS HIM WITH THE SUERPKICK RIGHT TO THE FACE AS DESTRUCTION LEAPS OFF! Cover by Bentley which scores the pin!
Matt Bentley pinned Destruction with the Superkick in 0:08:10. Rating: ** 3/4
Bentley raises his hand up in the arm but out comes Destruction's Tag Team Title co-holder, Armageddon who enters the ring and nearly knocks Bentley's head off with a roundhouse kick! Vicious series of kicks to the ribs of Bentley, before Destruction is up to help double team Bentley but out comes Bentley's partner, Chris Sabin to make the save! Sabin leaps to the middle rope and takes down Destruction with a springboard dropkick. Armageddon goes after Sabin but Bentley is back up and he spins Armageddon around. SUPERKICK RIGHT INTO THE CRADLE SHOCK FROM SABIN! Sabin and Bentley stand tall over the NAWA World Tag Team Champions as we fade to a
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From the office of NAWA Commissioner New Jack, two new matches have been signed for Blinded by Fury. First, as a result of the events of the previous segment and the recent victories in back to back singles matches over the NAWA World Tag Team Champions, Matt Bentley and Chris Sabin will receive an NAWA World Tag Team Title Match against the Archangels of Anarchy. Also, Ron Waterman has demanded the match as a result of the vicious premeditated assault from Scott Steiner last week and will receive it at Blinded by Fury. Yes, two former NAWA World Champions go one on one in what should be a violent grudge match as Ron Waterman squares off against "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner.
Elix Skipper and Petey Williams vs the Rottweilers(w/Julius Smokes) Last Week, Low Ki and Homicide, known as the Rottweilers earned a New Age Wrestling Alliance contract by beating Johnny Excalibur and Hi Tech. This week, Low Ki attacks Petey Williams at the bell with a series of vicious kicks to the ribs before a dropkick to the knee. Petey is backed up into the corner and running dropkick rocks Petey Williams before Low-Ki with a Mongolian chop to the top of the head, before he takes in Homicide. Low Ki whips Petey Williams into the ropes, right to a knee from Homicide, before he steps back and vicious running elbow to the face. Stomps and Homicide picks up Petey Williams, hoisting him up with a vertical suplex, before bringing Low Ki back into the ring. Vertical suplex/springboard kick combination rocks Petey Williams! Petey goes down in a heap as Low Ki steps back, before he scoops up Petey in the tree of woe. Series of vicious kicks to the face as Petey is hung up in the corner, unable to defend himself. Sliding dropkick in the corner and Petey flips out of the corner, before Low Ki leaps onto his back with a double stomp!
Tag made to Homicide and Homicide enters the ring, dragging Petey by the hair over by the corner, before he applies the camel clutch. Tag made back in to Low Ki and Low Ki steps back. Dropkick/camel clutch combination rocks Petey Williams and Low Ki picks up. Chop stings his chest and Low Ki whips Petey Williams into the ropes. Yakuza Kick is ducked and Petey scores with a neckbreaker. He attempts to roll into the corner, but Low Ki is closer. Tag made to Homicide and Elix Skipper is tagged in as well. Homicide rushes forward but Prime Time leaps into the ring, catching Homicide right to the face with a springboard dropkick. Low Ki is on the ring apron and leg lariat to the chest knocks Low Ki down. Elix Skipper with a kick to Homicide and he comes off the ropes with a spinning headscissors. Elix raises the roof but Low Ki is in the ring. Petey is back into the match and he catches Low Ki with a clothesline, taking him down but Homicide delivers a low blow to Elix Skipper! Elix is doubled over in pain as the referee warns Homicide but Homicide motions for Smokes, who hands in a chair. HOMICIDE SMASHES THE CHAIR RIGHT INTO THE FACE OF ELIX SKIPPER! Elix goes down in a heap as the referee calls for the bell, that's a disqualification!
Elix Skipper and Petey Williams defeated Low-Ki and Homicide when Prime Time defeated Homicide by disqualification in 0:08:40. Rating: **
Homicide almost lived up to his name with that chairshot to Elix Skipper and he hoists up Elix. Cop Killa drives Elix Skipper down to the canvas! Petey is punching Low Ki but Homicide just calmly whacks him from behind before, Low-Ki connects with the Ki-Krusher. Smokes remarks: "They just showed those flippy floppy bitches". Elix Skipper and Petey Williams are laid out in the center of the ring, as the Rottweilers leave the ring, the damage done.
Coming Up Next: The NAWA Cruiserweight Champion AJ Styles squares off against Christopher Daniels in a non title match! More NAWA Glory right after this timeout.
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Non Title Match Christopher Daniels(w/Desdomia) vs. AJ Styles
The announcers remind us that Daniels is in fact a former NAWA Cruiserweight Champion himself, the first NAWA Cruiserweight Champion in fact but the title is not on the line as Bryan Danielson is the number one contender and will be in fact receiving the next title shot in a no time limit match on February 13th at Blinded by Fury. Daniels and Styles lock up with Daniels pushing Styles off the ropes but Styles comes back with a running shoulderblock. The right shoulder of AJ Styles is taped up from the vicious beating that Bryan Danielson gave it but Styles unloads with chops with his left arm, before he whips Daniels into the ropes. Nice high back body drop and a pair of hiptosses, before Styles catches Daniels with a kick to the midsection, before backing off and spinning leg lariat. Daniels is up and attempted punch, but Styles gets the better of the exchange, rocking Daniels with a series of punches. Daniels is staggered and running left armed clothesline takes Daniels over the top rope to the floor. The champion steps back and running baseball slide sends Daniels back, before Styles leaps to the second rope. BREATH TAKING ASAI MOONSAULT WIPES OUT THE FALLEN ANGEL!
The crowd is on their feet cheering as Styles pulls himself to his feet, and rolls Daniels back into the ring. The champion climbs into the ring but Desdomia rushes over to the side of the ring. She grabs the right arm of Styles and folds it over the ring apron, drawing boos and Styles is pain thanks to this move by the valet of the Archangels of Anarchy. Styles is back into the ring and spin kick from Daniels scores two. Jab to the throat, into the ropes, jumping clothesline delivers another two count. Daniels picks up Styles and kneelift, more jabs, some chops, before a vicious brainbuster sends him down for another two count! More chops and a Rocker Dropper but another nearfall. Daniels lifts up Styles and irish whip into the ropes. Charging into the ropes with a forearm but Styles ducks. Daniels hits the corner and turns around. VICIOUS PELE KICK TO THE JAW OF DANIELS ROCKS HIM! Styles makes the cover, scoring a two and a half count! The crowd cheers as Styles makes his way to the top rope, but Desdomia is on the ring apron, grabbing the ankle of AJ Styles. The ankle is grabbed and this allows Daniels makes his way up to the top rope as Styles is distracted before he grips the arm as Desdomia lets go of the ankle. TOP ROPE SINGLE ARM DDT BRINGS STYLES DOWN OFF THE TOP ROPE ON THAT WEAKENED RIGHT ARM! Styles rolls over, clutching a potentially seperated shoulder as Daniels makes the cover to score the pin!
Christopher Daniels pinned AJ Styles after a top-rope single arm DDT in 0:12:29. Rating: **** 1/4
Styles favors the right arm, which doesn't bode well going into his no time limit defense of the NAWA Cruiserweight Championship against Bryan Danielson at Blinded by Fury. Daniels gets off the win, and while he's not booked for a match at the Pay Per View, you've got to believe that a top line NAWA megastar like Daniels will do everything in his power to get a match within the next ten days.
Backstage:
Dan Marion is backstage with CM Punk, who starts the interview by wishing Raven luck in his NAWA International Title match against Miles Stylish tonight. Punk reasons that since he beat Raven three weeks ago on Glory, he can beat him again, and if Raven's the NAWA International Champion, he can win the title. In the end, straight edge will triumph and will prove that it is indeed better than Raven. "Quoth CM Punk, Straight Edge means I'm better than you".
Coming Up Next: Ron Waterman faces off against Teddy Hart. More NAWA Glory right after this time out.
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A video clip is shown from Teddy Hart wiping out Harry Harris's knee with the running chop block in the aisle, before his victory over Miles Stylish in a number one contenders match last week. The NAWA World Champion Harry Harris will be at Glory for the first time since Luck of the Draw, live, three days before Blinded by Fury.
Teddy Hart vs. Ron Waterman Waterman looks pretty banged up because of that attack from Scott Steiner last week, and Teddy Hart attacks him right at the bell, going right after the taped up ribs, with a series of jabs to the ribs, before he whips Waterman into the ropes. Waterman goes for a clothesline but Teddy Hart slides underneath the attack. Waterman turns around and Hart drills a kneelift, before leaping up, monkey flip set up but Hart falls backwards, ramming both of his knees into the ribs of Waterman. Waterman is down and Hart with a pair of running soccer kicks to the ribs, before Hart backs off and somersault senton down across the ribs for a two count. Hart picks up Waterman and whips him into the ropes no Waterman reverses and launches Teddy Hart into the air with a high back body drop, but collapses down to the knees. To do a back bodydrop, it requires a use of muscles connected to the ribs and Waterman is in pain, but Hart is up to his feet, with a kick to the ribs and a DDT brings Waterman down. Hart covers Waterman but scores a one count!
Teddy Hart picks up Waterman and pairs of European Uppercuts before he whips Waterman into the ropes but Waterman reverses and catches Teddy Hart with a Yakuza kick right to the face, taking him down! The crowd cheers as Waterman staggers forward ,punching away at Hart before he hoists him up for a Gorilla Press before throwing him down to the canvas. Waterman staggers back, favoring the ribs but running knee to the midsection. Gutwrench suplex but Hart backs Waterman into the corner. Pair of shoulder thrusts to the midsection and Hart with a double leg takedown, followed by a headbutt to the midsection, punishing Waterman some more. Hart picks up Waterman, rakes the eyes and Hart climbs to the second rope. Attempted double axe handle but Waterman catches Hart and overhead belly to belly suplex dumps Hart across the back of his head! Hart is folded up like an accordian and Waterman steps back, before he kicks Hart. Forearms across the back and standing headscissors, before he attempts to hoist him up for a power bomb but Hart punches away at the top of the head. The ribs are already weakened and this doesn't help, as Waterman collapses backwards, for a two and a half count by Teddy Hart!
Hart applies a bodyscissors submission and works the ribs of Waterman, before he fires some jabs into the ribs but Waterman shifts, before he headbutts out of his hold. Hart rolls out and Waterman attempts to scoop up Hart, but Hart blocks. Another attempted allows Waterman to scoop Hart up and Waterman drops Hart chest first onto the top buckle with a snake eyes turnbuckle. Hart staggers backwards before he hoists up Waterman and spinebuster brings Hart down. Waterman favors the ribs but gets up, pummeling Hart with punches and more clotheslines. Irish whip into the ropes chest first but Hart gets an elbow to the face and to the second rope. Springboard back elbow smash, NO CAUGHT INTO THE KATI-HAJIME! The crowd is cheering as Waterman, despite the ribs, he's still fighting but Hart quickly backs Waterman off into the corner, into the ropes, breaking the hold. Hart is in the ring apron and Waterman grabs Hart but Hart manages to pull down the top rope, sending him to the floor. Hart is back into the ring BUT SCOTT STEINER RUSHES OUT FROM THE BACK AND BASHES WATERMAN FROM BEHIND WITH THE PIPE! The crowd explodes into boos as Waterman has been wiped out with that pipe shot and Steiner crouches down behind the ring apron, before he makes his way out. The referee puts the count on Waterman and reaches nine before Waterman manages to pull himself to the ring. Hart is on his feet and STANDING SHOOTING STAR PRESS DELIVERED TO WATERMAN! Cover by Hart hooking the leg and the crowd is in shock as Teddy Hart has scored the three count!
Teddy Hart pinned Ron Waterman after a standing shooting star press in 0:10:10. Rating: ***
Hart has scored another big victory tonight on Glory, the second man ever to score a victory over Ron Waterman in a one on one match in the New Age Wrestling Alliance, with a little help from Scott Steiner. Despite the injured ribs, Waterman gave a fight but Teddy Hart showed that he can take advantage of any opportunity whatsoever by pinning Waterman in the center of the ring. Harry Harris, Miles Stylish, Raven, and now Ron Waterman, all major victories that Teddy Hart has scored over the last couple of months. At Blinded by Fury, Teddy Hart has a chance to become the NAWA World Champion when he faces off against Harry Harris in ten days time at Blinded by Fury. And the winner of that match goes on to defend the belt against Ron Waterman March 20th at Reality Check.
Coming Up Next: Miles Stylish puts the NAWA International Title on the line against Raven.
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We see a replay of Miles Stylish firing a vicious kick to the leg of his former Triumvirate tag team partner Jerry Lynn last month. Next week, Jerry Lynn will speak for the first time since then as he sits down for a one on one interview with Dan Marion, as he prepares for his match with Miles Stylish at Blinded by Fury. It should be noted that if Raven walks out with the belt tonight, the match will still happen but obviously it won't be for the title.
NAWA International Title Match: Raven vs. Miles Stylish(c)
The bell rings as Raven attacks Stylish with a series of punches, before he grabs Stylish and armdrag brings him down. Stylish gets back to his feet but Raven with more stinging punches, before he whips Stylish into the ropes. Kick to the midsection and Raven hoists up Stylish. Inverted atomic drop brings Stylish down and Raven bounces off the ropes, before he connects with a clothesline. Another clothesline rocks Stylish and Raven picks up Stylish, before he rams an elbow down across the top of the head. Raven rams Stylish into the buckles and punches in the corner, before he snap mares Stylish. Running neck snap punishes Stylish and Raven covers Stylish hooking the leg for a two count. Knee to the face of Stylish, and pair of forearms down across the back, before he sets up Stylish. Vertical suplex brings Stylish down to the canvas and Raven floats over for the cover, to score a two count!
Raven spreads the legs of Stylish and drops a knee down to the groin, drawing cheers as he picks up Stylish by the hair, before launching him to the floor. Stylish is down on the floor and Raven follows him out, vicious chops sting the chest of Stylish, before Raven drives him into the guardrail, before Raven has the camera cable, wrapping it around the throat of Stylish. The referee is relaxing both the count and the rules, as this is a title match, but Raven is pushing the rules, strangling Stylish with the cable, before he releases and clotheslines Stylish down, before rolling back into the ring and breaking the count, before getting out of the ring to the ring apron. Double Axe handle smash to the back of the head of Stylish and Raven pulls up Stylish, before he flips him right into the ring steps, causing the ring steps to slide halfway across the ringside floor! Stylish is slumped over the steps in pain and running knee smash to the face of Stylish, crushing him up against the ring steps!
Raven grabs Stylish and throws him back into the ring. The challenger enters the ring but Stylish catches him with an uppercut as he comes into the ring. Another stiff uppercut, before Stylish whips Raven into the ropes. Leaping knee to the chest of Raven sends him down and Stylish keeps on the offense, leaping onto the shoulders of Raven, but Raven catches Stylish and falls backwards. POWER BOMB HOTSHOT SENDS STYLISH THROAT FIRST DOWN ONTO THE TOP ROPE! The crowd cheers as Raven reaches forward, before he locks on a cobra clutch! Raven is trying to choke out Stylish and Stylish is squirming from the hold, as Raven is pulling back on the hold. A submission victory could spell doom for the title reign of Stylish, but he reaches the ropes. RAVEN DELIVERS A COBRA CLUTCH SUPLEX DUMPING STYLISH ONTO THE BACK OF HIS HEAD! Cover by Raven hooking the leg but only a two and a half count!
Series of stomps by Raven and vicious kneedrop, before Raven hammers away at Stylish. Kick to the midsection and attempted Evenflow DDT but Stylish quickly scurries to the floor to catch a breather, which Raven doesn't allow, sliding to the floor and running clothesline sends Stylish down. Raven steps over and hooks Stylish. Snap suplex brings Stylish down right onto the ramp! A replay of that move is shown as Raven rolls Stylish back into the ring. Raven steps into the ring and kick to the face of Stylish. Series of forearms and Stylish is whipped into the ropes. Tilt a whirl by Raven right into a backbreaker! Raven with a quick cover but only a two count! Stylish is picked up, inverted atomic drop and a kneelift! Irish whip into the ropes and back elbow smash is ducked and Stylish comes off the ropes with a backspin DDT! Both men are down in the center of the ring as we have to go to a commercial. The tape machines are rolling and if this match ends during the commercial, we'll show the replay right after we come back from this.
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Raven is down on the floor in pain as Miles Stylish leaps over the top rope and comes down onto Raven with a pescado. While both men are down, we show a replay of how we got there, with Raven attempting a superplex, but Stylish counters by dropping Raven facefirst onto the ring apron from the top rope. Stylish picks up Raven and chops away at Raven before he rolls him back into the ring. Back into the ring and slingshot elbowdrop delivered to Raven. Cover by Stylish but only a two and a half count! Stylish picks up Raven and forearm to the face, before he whips Raven into the corner. Running up to the second rope and punches to the top of the head of Raven, before he leaps onto the shoulders of Raven. Frankensteiner out of the corner brings Raven down and Stylish covers hooking the leg but a two and a half count. Raven is pulled up and pair of european uppercuts, before dropkick to the knee, doubling Raven over. Front facelock hook and swinging suplex, right into a dragon sleeper from Stylish!
The crowd is rallying behind Raven as Stylish has the dragon sleeper locked onto onto Raven. Raven attempts to bridge out but Stylish has the hold on tight. Another fight out but Stylish hoists up Raven into the air and bounces him off the ropes. Brutal reverse slingshot suplex brings Raven down and Stylish spins around the arm, before delivering a la magistral cradle for a two and a half count! Stylish punches away at Raven before Stylish bounces off the ropes but Raven catches him as he comes off and powerslam brings Stylish down to the canvas! Standing ten count on both men but Raven rolls over for the cover, to score a two and a half count. Raven is still dazed from the beating and pulls up Stylish by the hair but Stylish goes to the eyes of Raven and goes behind Raven. The arms are crossed over the chest of Raven in the waistlock and LAS VEGAS NIGHTMARE BRINGS RAVEN DOWN! Stylish scores with his version of a straight jacket suplex and bridges for the cover but only a two and a half count as Raven just barely manages to kick out!
The crowd is on their feet as Raven just managed to kick out, pair of forearms by Raven but Stylish catches him with a kick to the chest, before he hoists Raven down up for the Las Vegas Trauma but RAVEN COUNTERS BY GRABBING STYLISH AROUND THE LEG ON THE WAY DOWN AND ROLLS THROUGH WITH THE ANKLE LOCK! The crowd is cheering as Raven has the ankle of Stylish, this move beat Rapture two weeks ago and make win the NAWA International Title for Raven but Stylish crawls, making it to the ropes. Raven breaks the hold and punches away at Stylish, before sending him into the corner with an irish whip. Running knee into the corner and headlock before the bulldog! Raven stands in the crucifix postion and gives the signal for the Evenflow DDT. Kick to the midsection and attempted Evenflow but STYLISH COUNTERS WITH A LOW BLOW! Raven is doubled over and Stylish drops down, before he loosens the bottom buckle, exposing the steel bolt. The exposed buckle beat Raven back at StarClash but the referee is warning Stylish. Stylish with a kick to the midsection and he steps back, before he rushes Raven. DROP TOE HOLD BRINGS STYLISH FACE FIRST DOWN ONTO THE EXPOSED BUCKLE BUCKLE! The crowd cheers as Stylish just hit the steel and Raven may have knocked him out. Cover by Raven hooking the leg but Stylish just barely manages to get the shoulder up for a two and a half count!
Raven punches away at Stylish, before he picks up Stylish and whips him into the ropes. Sleeperhold on Stylish. The crowd is on their feet, as this sleeperhold might put Stylish down. The knees are buckling underneath him as Raven applies with the sleeperhold on Stylish but Stylish manages to grab the middle rope, forcing the break. Forearms to the back and Raven whips Stylish into the ropes and vicious clothesline. Raven stands and measures Stylish. Reverse Thrust Kick rocks Stylish. Cover by Raven and another nearfall! Raven was in blinking distance of winning the title. Raven picks up Stylish and kneelift to the face, before he stands in the crucifix position. Kick to the midsection and attempted Evenflow but Stylish hooks the middle rope, causing Raven to slip off and hit the back of his head on the canvas. Stylish has the Evenflow well scouted and he covers Raven, using the ropes for leverage. Two and a half count before the referee catches Stylish using the ropes to stop the count.
Stylish is up, arguing about the count but Raven crawls behind Stylish and rolls him up from behind. The crowd rises to their feet but Stylish kicks out at two and three fourths! Raven nearly came from behind to win the title! Stylish goes for a punch but Raven blocks it and fires back, before he whips Stylish into the ropes. Spinebuster brings Stylish down to the canvas! Stylish pulls himself to his feet, clutching his back and Raven rocks him with a forearm. Another pair of forearm smashes and Raven whips Stylish into the ropes. Kick to the midsection and Raven attempts the Evenflow DDT but Stylish once again avoids the Evenflow, with a double leg takedown and an elbowdrop! The crowd boos as Stylish rolls to the outside and grabs the ring bell. Remember, titles can change hands by countout or disqualification in the New Age Wrestling Alliance and he attempts to use the bell, but the referee takes it away. As the referee places the bell back, Stylish has a pair of brass knuckles. He swings them at Raven but Raven ducks and CONNECTS WITH THE EVENFLOW DDT TO A HUGE EAR SPLITTING POP! The crowd is on their feet, the title may be seconds away from changing hands. That's the move Stylish has been avoiding all match and now Raven hits it. Raven rolls over the limp body of Stylish and hooks the leg for the cover as the referee goes back into position. One, Two, Thr...Stylish drapes his foot over the bottom rope, forcing the count to stop!
A look of frustration appears on Raven's face, we were seconds away from having a new champion and he knows it. Stylish is dazed and Raven puts him in the corner, before he climbs to the second rope. Ten count punches rocks Stylish, but Stylish connects with a low blow! Raven is doubled over right into position for the fireman's carry and Stylish has Raven at his mercy. LAS VEGAS TRAUMA BRINGS RAVEN DOWN OUT OF THE CORNER! Raven is deflated on the canvas but Stylish is not going for the cover. This could be a misjudgement on the part of Stylish as he picks up Raven by the hair and kick to the midsection. Stylish bends down and cradles Raven before he hoists him up. CRADLE PILEDRIVER SENDS RAVEN DOWN TO THE CANVAS! Stylish just puts Raven down with the finishing move of his Blinded by Fury opponent, Jerry Lynn. The crowd boos as Stylish hops around the ring on one leg, mocking Jerry Lynn, before he bends down and makes the cover to score the pin and keep the NAWA International Title.
Miles Stylish pinned Raven with the Cradle Piledriver in 0:29:04. Rating: ***** (Miles Stylish retained the NAWA International Title.)
Another classic title defense by Miles Stylish, in a year long title reign chalked full of them. He heads to Blinded by Fury to put that NAWA International Championship on the line against his former Triumvirate Teammate Jerry Lynn. Can Lynn succeed where so many others have failed? We'll find out in ten days as we are out of time! See you next week!