August, Show 1, Year 17

"The Birdman" Koko B. Ware vs. Drew Gulak

Koko B. Ware catches Drew Gulak in a Boston crab.
Drew Gulak tries to fight the pain.
Drew Gulak reaches the ropes after holding out for 23 seconds.
Koko B. Ware performs a flying forearm against Drew Gulak.
Koko B. Ware puts Drew Gulak in a sleeperhold.
Drew Gulak tries to escape the hold.
Koko B. Ware lets go after 11 seconds.
Koko B. Ware executes a Hotshot against Drew Gulak.
Koko B. Ware flaps his arms like a bird.
Koko B. Ware is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Koko B. Ware runs into the ropes. 
Drew Gulak uses a chop on Koko B. Ware.
Drew Gulak whips Koko B. Ware into the ropes.
Drew Gulak tries a bodyslam, but Koko B. Ware counters it with a facerake.
Koko B. Ware executes a swinging neckbreaker against Drew Gulak.
There are lots of chants for Koko B. Ware.
Koko B. Ware executes the Ghostbuster against Drew Gulak.
Koko B. Ware goes for the pin.
Wallace Oliver counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Koko B. Ware pinned Drew Gulak with the Ghostbuster in 0:03:38. 
Rating: ***

The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) vs. The Outlaws (Doc Clanton and Dustin Rhodes)

Alex Shelley attempts a spinning headlock elbowdrop, but Doc Clanton counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.
In turn, Alex Shelley counters it with a side suplex.
Alex Shelley executes the Border City Stretch against Doc Clanton.
Doc Clanton is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Doc Clanton is struggling to reach the ropes.
Doc Clanton is inching his way towards the ropes.
Doc Clanton tries to fight the pain.
Dustin Rhodes makes the save.
Alex Shelley hits an open-handed chop on Doc Clanton.
Alex Shelley attempts the Air Raid Crash, but Doc Clanton counters it with an elbowsmash.
Doc Clanton goes for a flying lariat, but Alex Shelley counters it with an intercept dropkick.
Alex Shelley uses a flying cross body press on Doc Clanton.
Allan Wells counts: One, two, Dustin Rhodes makes the save.
Doc Clanton sends Alex Shelley into the turnbuckle.
Doc Clanton performs a series of jabs against Alex Shelley.
Doc Clanton tries an armdrag, but Alex Shelley counters it with a backslide.
Allan Wells counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Alex Shelley.

The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) defeated The Outlaws
(Doc Clanton and Dustin Rhodes) when A. Shelley pinned Doc Clanton after a
backslide in 0:08:23. 
Rating: **** 1/4

*Matt Riddle is backstage with Katie B. He lays out a challenge to Cueball for a match later tonight.*

Contract Match
Bret "The Hitman" Hart vs. Gangrel

Gangrel performs a kick to the midsection against Bret Hart.
Gangrel executes the Impaler against Bret Hart.
Gangrel goes for the pin.
Isreal Rosales counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Gangrel takes Bret Hart down with a spinebuster slam.
Isreal Rosales counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Gangrel hits a front-layout suplex on Bret Hart.
Gangrel is being booed out of the building.
Gangrel uses a stomp on Bret Hart.
Gangrel whips Bret Hart into the ropes.
Bret Hart hits Gangrel with a kick.
Bret Hart nails Gangrel with a German suplex.
Isreal Rosales counts: One, two, kickout.
Bret Hart executes the Sharpshooter against Gangrel.
Gangrel is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Gangrel tries to fight the pain.
Gangrel is inching his way towards the ropes.
Gangrel summons one last burst of energy.
Isreal Rosales checks Gangrel's arm.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
He lifts it... it falls.
Isreal Rosales stops the match after 36 seconds.
The crowd is giving Bret Hart a standing ovation.

[Contract Match]:
Bret Hart defeated Gangrel when Gangrel passed out in the Sharpshooter in
0:18:34. 
Rating: **** 1/2

Kevin Owens vs. "The Brash" Anthony Kutler w/Paul Heyman

Anthony Kutler goes for a short lariat, but Kevin Owens counters it with a crucifix.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, kickout.
Kevin Owens complains about a slow count.
Kevin Owens tries a reverse neckbreaker, but Anthony Kutler blocks it.
Anthony Kutler goes for a piledriver, but Kevin Owens blocks it.
Kevin Owens uses a fallaway slam on Anthony Kutler.
The crowd erupts.
Kevin Owens whips Anthony Kutler into the ropes.
Anthony Kutler executes a short lariat against Kevin Owens.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Anthony Kutler runs into the ropes. 
Kevin Owens tries a bodyslam, but Anthony Kutler counters it with an elbowsmash.
Anthony Kutler nails Kevin Owens with a series of chops.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.
Anthony Kutler goes for an inverted suplex, but Kevin Owens blocks it.
Kevin Owens chops Anthony Kutler.
The crowd erupts.
Kevin Owens hits Anthony Kutler.
Kevin Owens executes the Stunner against Anthony Kutler.
Kevin Owens goes for the pin.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, three.

Kevin Owens pinned Anthony Kutler with the Stunner in 0:10:11. 
Rating: *** 3/4
[Paul Heyman interfered against Kevin Owens.]

"The Original Bro" Matt Riddle vs. Cueball

Cueball sets up Matt Riddle on the turnbuckle.
Cueball uses a top-rope DDT on Matt Riddle.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Cueball whips Matt Riddle into the turnbuckle.
Cueball executes a roundhouse right against Matt Riddle.
Cueball runs into the ropes. 
Cueball attempts a palm blow, but Matt Riddle blocks it.
Matt Riddle performs the Bro Derek against Cueball.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Matt Riddle goes for a jumping knee strike, but Cueball ducks out of the way.
Cueball executes a punch against Matt Riddle.
Cueball attempts the springboard DDT, but Matt Riddle steps out of the way.
Matt Riddle whips Cueball into the ropes.
Matt Riddle hits Cueball with a backdrop.
Matt Riddle hits a waistlock takedown on Cueball.
Matt Riddle nails Cueball with a jumping knee strike.
Matt Riddle executes the Floating Bro against Cueball.
The chants for Matt Riddle are deafening.
Matt Riddle goes for the pin.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, three.

Matt Riddle pinned Cueball with the Floating Bro in 0:08:57. 
Rating: ** 3/4

Semi-Main Event: #1 Contenders Match
Blackpool Combat Club (Bob Holly and Shinsuke Nakamura) w/William Regal vs. Sky Factor (ATMOS and STRATOS)

Shinsuke Nakamura hits a Yakuza kick on STRATOS.
The crowd erupts.
Shinsuke Nakamura whips STRATOS into the ropes.
Shinsuke Nakamura attempts a spinning leg lariat, but STRATOS steps out of the way.
The crowd erupts.
STRATOS is going for the cover.
Allan Wells counts: One, two, ** William Regal distracts Allan Wells.
STRATOS climbs to the top turnbuckle, but Shinsuke Nakamura throws him to the mat.
The crowd erupts.
Shinsuke Nakamura covers STRATOS.
There is no referee to count.
Allan Wells is back on the job.
Allan Wells counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Shinsuke Nakamura works the crowd.
Bob Holly enters the ring to make it two-on-one.
Bob Holly uses a dropkick on STRATOS.
Shinsuke Nakamura executes an inverted Exploder suplex against STRATOS.
Bob Holly leaves the ring.
Shinsuke Nakamura catches STRATOS in a flying armbar.
STRATOS reaches the ropes after holding out for 11 seconds.
Bob Holly enters the ring.
Shinsuke Nakamura and Bob Holly hit STRATOS with the Total Elimination.
Shinsuke Nakamura goes for the pin.
Allan Wells counts: One, two, three.

[Semi-Main Event]: Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Blackpool Combat Club (Bob Holly and Shinsuke Nakamura) defeated Sky Factor
(ATMOS and STRATOS) when S. Nakamura pinned STRATOS after the Total Elimination
in 0:10:57. 
Rating: **** 1/4
[William Regal interfered against STRATOS.]

Main Event: #1 Contenders Match
"Dastardly" Damien Adams vs. Donny Brooks w/Paul Heyman

Donny Brooks seemingly enjoys the boos.
Donny Brooks runs into the ropes. 
Donny Brooks misses with an elbow.
Damien Adams executes a punch against Donny Brooks.
Damien Adams punches Donny Brooks.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Damien Adams.
Donny Brooks hits Damien Adams.
Donny Brooks is getting a pissed look amidst all the boos.
Donny Brooks kicks Damien Adams.
Donny Brooks hits a kick to the midsection on Damien Adams.
Donny Brooks runs into the ropes. 
Donny Brooks goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Damien Adams counters it with a side suplex.
Damien Adams tries a Northern Lights suplex, but Donny Brooks counters it with a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd seems to be rallying behind Donny Brooks.
Donny Brooks gives the sign for the Extinction.
Donny Brooks runs into the ropes. 
Donny Brooks executes the Extinction against Damien Adams.
Donny Brooks goes for the pin.
Kraig Boyle counts: One, two, three.
All of a sudden, the boos are turning into almost unanimous cheers.

[Main Event]: Number-One-Contenders-Match:
Donny Brooks pinned Damien Adams with the Extinction in 0:05:38. 
Rating: ***
[Paul Heyman interfered against Damien Adams.]

*After the match, Damien attacks Donny from behind. The two brawl until World Champ Brock Lesnar runs out and starts suplexing everyone. GM Jesse Ventura send out security and announces the title match at the next show will now be a 3-way.*


Card rating: *** 1/2

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