EAM Promotions - Season 16

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Episode #208 - Taped in New York/USA

Don Callis & Joe Rogan welcomes us to another epiode of Friday Night Pride, as Music cranks the speakers, and General Manager William Regal walks down to the ring, where he then announce to everyone, but especially The Pride Champion; Aaron Stevens, that last time he checked, he was the GM around here, and HE calls the shots. And threats does not affect the decisions that are being made regarding the future of The Pride Championship. Opposing the guys who pays your bills are never a good idea. Neither is the threat about jumping ships while holding championship gold. If Aaron Stevens wanna walk out of here, the door is right there! Just remember to leave behind that Pride Championship at the doorstep, because that second you decide to do something stupid like that, you will not only be stripped from the championship, but you will be historic, being the only champion in EAM's almost 17 years of existence, to be stripped of a title. That's really something to brag about huh? Oh well, guess it fits Stevens persona perfectly actually. Anyways, those are the actions that will be made, if Stevens decides to make an ass of himself. Music cranks the arena speakers then. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zim7J5u00yM . The Pride Champion walks out on the stage, to major booo's from the audience. He's not alone however, as he's followed by a bunch of guards, wearing Karate outfits and black headbands. What is this all about? Regal thanks Stevens for coming out hewre, but would much like to have him down here in the ring with him. Stevens explains then that he's real comfortable where he is, surrounded by his guards. Or entourage as he calls them. Stevens agree with defending the title against Mil on the upcoming PPV, however, with just one tiny detail added. Regal asks what and Stevens explains that usually on PRIDE's only PPV during the year, some people are granted a match who might just win them a chance to move up to the main brand right? Regal cannot disagree with this, asking what Stevens are going at? Stevens then explains to Regal that he thinks it's stupid that a mid-carder might get that chance, while the Pride Champion however, only gets the chance to defend his title, which is a minor title mind you, but does not get the chance to move up to Jamboree if he retains. Are you catching my drift William? Regal does, and he tells Aaron that how much he hates admitting it, Stevens't got a point. Not only that, but if Stevens actually might work miracles and retain against Mil, Regal wont have to put up with Stevens on a weekly basis anymore.... Regal then tell Stevens he's got a deal! We cut to the Pride vignette....

Makes sense building up to a match at Supersplash. Gimmick match I guess. Confusing ending though. Some stuff didn’t exactly make sense. Guess if he wins he goes to the main roster. I thought he would be the reason Pride shut down. Kind of weird he if he takes the title to main roster but makes sense to keep the title around if Pride is dying. Same with Heavy. Merge or retire titles maybe. Would be funny to see Sandow vs WALTER or even being forced to wrestle MJF could be fun.

8-Man Tag Team Elimination Matchup
The Fixers (Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky) Vs FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dash Harwood) Vs Bear Country (Bear Bronson and Bear Boulder) Vs Varsity Blondes (Brian Pillman Jr. & Griff G.)

Lot of people in this one. Signature, finishing, high flying and spots from everyone. Dives over the top rope also onto each other. First team eliminated are FTR by Blondes. Out next are Fixers by Bear Country leaving two teams left. Back and forth action from the final two teams. Bear gets the pin on Blondes winning this match.

We go backstage where Alicia Atout are standing about to interview The Pride Tag Team Champions; Otis and Tucker, known to most wrestling fans as Heavy Machinery. When they are asked about what they think about the tag match that just took place, and who they think will get a shot at their tag titles at the upcoming Pride PPV, they reply by telling Alicia that whoever steps up will get the same treatment that everyone else has gotten. Besides, they have beaten them all, honestly, they really dont see anyone doing it. They have beaten Fan favorites, underdogs, the new guys on the block, they have even put down a couple of legendary tag teams along the way. So sure, if there is any team out there who thinks they got what it takes to beat Otis and Tucker, go ahead, they encourage it. Now you gotta excuse them, because they are about to ravage that foodstand before it closes for the night. We cut back to the ring for our next matchup...

No idea. They’ve beaten everybody. NWO?, DX?, who knows. Not sure if they should retire with the titles or technically they should lose them or maybe merge the titles with the main roster if Pride shuts down.

Singles Matchup
Odyssey Jones Vs Max Caster

The match ends in a double count out as Jones and Caster takes the match outside the ring, not caring about the referee's ten count. Jones puts Caster trough the barricade with a gore like manouver, and that's all she wrote. This rivalry/feud has been going on for some time now. Maybe it will end at the upcoming Pride PPV? We cut to commercials....

Looks like another match. Maybe a last man standing type gimmick.

Our main event for tonight is a special one indeed. All four of them are relative new arrivals on the Pride brand, but especially Eli Drake and Chad Gable has been after each other since they arrived. Sabian and Deppen however bears no personal grude against each other, but they have meet each other two times in singles competition since their arrival, where they have won win each. How will the team-up of these four turn up? Guess we are about to find out.

Tag Team Matchup
Eli Drake & Kip Sabian Vs Chad Gable & Tony Deppen

An okay main event but not the best talent. The future of wrestling looks terribly bleak if these four are the best we have. Some good spots from all involved though. Some double teaming spots also from them all. At the end of the match Gable gets the win after the military press wheelbarrow suplex.

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Episode #53 - Live from The Grand Ballroom/New York


Show opens with the announcement that tonights main event will be a title match in wich Jade Cargill and Red Velvet will get their long awaited re-match for The EAM Womens Tag Team Championships. Not only that, but our opening contest tonight will feature yet another debutant here on the womens roster, as Russian wrestler Natalia Markova will go her first match under the EAM flag. So what are we waiting for? We cut to the Spotlight vignette...

Beth and Jillian welcomes us to another episode of Spotlight, and they are excited about the new debut tonight, as Markov makes her way out to the arena. She gets a good cheer from the audience as she makes her way out on the stage and walks up to Renee Young who's standing at the interviews stand beside the titantron. Renee welcomes her to EAM and Spotlight before asking Natalia what her expectations are. Natalia tells Renee and the fans in attendance that she hope she can contribute to the roster, win matches and work her way up the hiarachy. She has no battle plan, except having a good time, and maybe make some fans along the way. Renee then gesture for her to make her way to the ring, as the scene is hers. She makes her way into the ring, where she gets another cheer from the crowd before her opponents music hits the arena speakers.

Singles Matchup
Natalia Markova Vs Kenzie Paige

We get a promo from Charlotte Flair next, as she is reeled in backstage by Alicia Atout. Charlotte gets annoyed by this, as Charlotte is known for not being a fan of Alicia and her journalism. Alicia asks Charlotte if she can give us a more in-depth story on what all this stuff about The Foley's and especially Noelle is all about? Charlotte explodes in fury, screaming at Alicia straight to her face, first insulting her stupid journalism, as she should very well know why, and as a journalist and interviewer, she should at least take the time to research it. But offcourse, Alicia always takes the easy way as usual. But for once, Charlotte will be happy to inform Alicia what it's all about. But then, we get a short segment of blurr's and beeps, as almost every word Charlotte says is cencored. She leaves Alicia standing, flabbergasted and bewildered, with a gaping expression on her face. It actually takes a couple of seconds before she realize we are live and tell the camera to cut back to the arena where our next match is about to start.

Tag Team Matchup
Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter Vs Kiera Hogan & Shotzi Blackhart

As we get back from commercial break, we get a pre-taped segment, where we see The EAM Center of Attention Champion, and The Impact Knockouts Champion; Bayley on one of the most famous american talk shows. The talk goes on how Bayley has reached the peek of her career, and she gets the question about what she's about now. Bayley explains that she's not gonna rest on the laurels, at least not yet. Right now she might be 2-Belt Bayley, but she can assure everuone that this is just the start. And the next step is, 3-Belt Bayley. When the talk show host asks Bayley if there is anyone special or a special belt she has in mind, Bayley can assure everyone that she has a special belt in mind. And the forbidden door is not going to be a problem, because the person she has in mind already has a contract with EAM Promotions....

Singles Matchup
Leyla Hirsch Vs Skye Blue

We get a backstage segment with Ronda and Mickie next, as they have just witnessed the match between Leyla and Blue on a screen backstage. Mickie sighs when Ronda asks what's the matter. Mickie tells Ronda it saddens her heart that she's at the final stage at her career, while there is so many new interesting girls stepping up in the industry that she would love to dance with....

EAM Womens Tag Team Championships Matchup
Bianca Belair & Sasha Banks (c) Vs Jade Cargill & Red Velvet

Aafter the matchup, whoever wins it. Music cranks the arena speakers, accompanied by loud booo's from the fans in the arena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErDiacR7NR0 . Billie Kay and Peyton Royce walks out on the stage, pointing at the Supersplash XI sign in the arena. People have been waiting way to long for this, but at Supersplash the waiting time will be over everyone. And your NEW! EAM Womens Tag Team Champions.......wait for it.........THE IICONICS!!!! The show ends with this, and the fans showering the arena in booo's...

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Episode #53 - Live from The Grand Ballroom/New York


Show opens with the announcement that tonights main event will be a title match in wich Jade Cargill and Red Velvet will get their long awaited re-match for The EAM Womens Tag Team Championships. Not only that, but our opening contest tonight will feature yet another debutant here on the womens roster, as Russian wrestler Natalia Markova will go her first match under the EAM flag. So what are we waiting for? We cut to the Spotlight vignette...

Beth and Jillian welcomes us to another episode of Spotlight, and they are excited about the new debut tonight, as Markov makes her way out to the arena. She gets a good cheer from the audience as she makes her way out on the stage and walks up to Renee Young who's standing at the interviews stand beside the titantron. Renee welcomes her to EAM and Spotlight before asking Natalia what her expectations are. Natalia tells Renee and the fans in attendance that she hope she can contribute to the roster, win matches and work her way up the hiarachy. She has no battle plan, except having a good time, and maybe make some fans along the way. Renee then gesture for her to make her way to the ring, as the scene is hers. She makes her way into the ring, where she gets another cheer from the crowd before her opponents music hits the arena speakers.

Singles Matchup
Natalia Markova Vs Kenzie Paige

An okay match from both girls. The nice girl happy to be here shit doesn’t work nowadays so she gets destroyed and taught a lesson. Welcome to EAM BITCH. Pretty typical match throughout but at the end it’s Paige that gets the win.

We get a promo from Charlotte Flair next, as she is reeled in backstage by Alicia Atout. Charlotte gets annoyed by this, as Charlotte is known for not being a fan of Alicia and her journalism. Alicia asks Charlotte if she can give us a more in-depth story on what all this stuff about The Foley's and especially Noelle is all about? Charlotte explodes in fury, screaming at Alicia straight to her face, first insulting her stupid journalism, as she should very well know why, and as a journalist and interviewer, she should at least take the time to research it. But offcourse, Alicia always takes the easy way as usual. But for once, Charlotte will be happy to inform Alicia what it's all about. But then, we get a short segment of blurr's and beeps, as almost every word Charlotte says is cencored. She leaves Alicia standing, flabbergasted and bewildered, with a gaping expression on her face. It actually takes a couple of seconds before she realize we are live and tell the camera to cut back to the arena where our next match is about to start.

Pointless promo I guess maybe building up Alicia vs Charlotte at Supersplash.

Tag Team Matchup
Britt Baker & Jamie Hayter Vs Kiera Hogan & Shotzi Blackhart

Pretty solid match from both teams. Back and forth action, high flying, signature and finishing moves. Hayter Bomb and Baker Sale for the 3 count. Good performance from all.

As we get back from commercial break, we get a pre-taped segment, where we see The EAM Center of Attention Champion, and The Impact Knockouts Champion; Bayley on one of the most famous american talk shows. The talk goes on how Bayley has reached the peek of her career, and she gets the question about what she's about now. Bayley explains that she's not gonna rest on the laurels, at least not yet. Right now she might be 2-Belt Bayley, but she can assure everuone that this is just the start. And the next step is, 3-Belt Bayley. When the talk show host asks Bayley if there is anyone special or a special belt she has in mind, Bayley can assure everyone that she has a special belt in mind. And the forbidden door is not going to be a problem, because the person she has in mind already has a contract with EAM Promotions....

Wonder who it could be at Supersplash I guess.

Singles Matchup
Leyla Hirsch Vs Skye Blue

Pretty solid match from both girls. Both young but good potential. Back and forth match from both girls. Skye gets the win at the end though.

We get a backstage segment with Ronda and Mickie next, as they have just witnessed the match between Leyla and Blue on a screen backstage. Mickie sighs when Ronda asks what's the matter. Mickie tells Ronda it saddens her heart that she's at the final stage at her career, while there is so many new interesting girls stepping up in the industry that she would love to dance with....

No idea who it could be or who she has in mind. Maybe Ronda. Maybe Shawn. Maybe Becky, Charlotte, Sasha or even Bayley could work.

EAM Womens Tag Team Championships Matchup
Bianca Belair & Sasha Banks (c) Vs Jade Cargill & Red Velvet

Solid match from both teams. Signature and finishing moves. This match has happened a few times before. Definitely running out of girls and teams. Banks Statement and the KOD get the win on Velvet. After the match Jade lays out Velvet again. She’s not happy. She wants to go solo.

Aafter the matchup, whoever wins it. Music cranks the arena speakers, accompanied by loud booo's from the fans in the arena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErDiacR7NR0 . Billie Kay and Peyton Royce walks out on the stage, pointing at the Supersplash XI sign in the arena. People have been waiting way to long for this, but at Supersplash the waiting time will be over everyone. And your NEW! EAM Womens Tag Team Champions.......wait for it.........THE IICONICS!!!! The show ends with this, and the fans showering the arena in booo's...

Makes sense builds up a title match for Supersplash. Possibly Velvet vs Jade also.

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Live from Hammerstein Ballroom, New York/USA

Show starts with a video package which unfolds the story that's been going on in EAM Promotions these last weeks. We get the whole story behind E.A.M, and are brought up to current date as The EAM Champion; MJF cut's a promo about how EAM Promotions are a dictatorship. How they brainwash not only the wrestlers working for them, but also their fans! He then assures everyone, that like every other dictatorship, it will fall eventually. And your saviour and hero; Maxwell Jacob Friedman, is the one who will make it happen. Just like a very stupid Samoan, MJF will make sure that the company implodes from the inside. How you ask? By keeping on to this worthless token you guys call The EAM World Heavyweight Championship! MJF has beaten five " Legends " already during his short run as champion, and he's just getting started! Meanwhile, E.A.M. are growing, getting more members every minute. Soon the Despot will be overturned.... We cut to Jamboree vignette...

Brian and Nigel welcomes us to the last Jamboree episode before the wrestlers takes a well deserved vacation, and when we get back, it will be live from the beaches of Acapulco, Mexico, for the biggest event of the summer. The 11th installment of Supersplash! Nigel then reminds everyone about the fact that even though this is the last Jamboree before Supersplash, we are going to see you again this saturday, for the 5th ever episode of " Saturday Night Showcase "


Tag Team Matchup
Richard Holliday & Alexander Hammerstone Vs Golden Lovers (Omega & Ibushi)

As we get back from commercials, we get a announcement that there will be a #1 contenders matchup at the upcoming Saturday Night Showcase, to determine who's gonna face Rey and Will for The EAM Tag Team Championships at Supersplash.

Singles Matchup
Pentagon Jr. Vs Angelico

As we get back from commercial break we go backstage where Renee Young is about to interview the newest addition to the Jamboree roster; Danhausen. He introduces himself (for newer viewers as he says) and tells everyone how truly nice and evil it is to be here. It's like working for the biggest circus in town....Very nice....Very evil.....Renee tries to focus, as a professional, but getting something coherent or sane out of Danhausen seems pretty impossible. The interview are cut short as well, when Orange Cassidy walks by. This distracts Danhausen and Cassidy stops only to adjusts his sunglasses so he can peek over them. He looks at Danhausen for a couple of seconds before he puts the glasses back and does a clicking sound with his noise (almost like the sound when someone triggers a gun) before he keeps on walking down the corridoor. Danhausen looks after him before turning to Renee, asking who that was. Renee informs Danhausen about his name, in which Danhausen makes a sucking sound with his mouth before saying " Mmmmm....Orange....Very nice....Very Evil.... Avoid scurvy..." Renee then try to have Danhausen focus, as she try to explain that the reason she wanted to meet him was because she wanted to ask him what he thinks about Cara Noir talking about Danhausen on social media. Danhausen thinks for a while, then says he does not understand. Renee then takes up an ipad and shows him. Danhausen laughs then, only saying " Funny bird with big mouth, speaking about Danhausen. Not worry, different brands " Renee then shows Danhausen the scheduled card for the upcoming 5th episode of Saturday Night Showcase, where he is scheduled to face off agains Cara Noir. Danhausen laughs again " ahh....special event. Clever bird.....very nice....Very evil... "

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EAM Crosspromotional Championship Matchup
AJ Styles (c) w/Triple C Vs Killian Dain

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We cut to the backstage area where John Cena bumps into Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman backstage. Cena is in a cocky mood so he literally bumps into Lesnars shoulder. This agitates Lesnar and there is a stare down between Cena and Lesnar before Cena smiles and says " wanna do it? "

Singles Matchup
" Speedball " Mike Bailey Vs Darby Allin

As we are about to go to our main event for tonight, we get a promo from Triple Champion (EAM TV Champion, Ornate Prime Champion and BMF Champion) WALTER. The whole setting is like taken out of a world war 2 movie, as WALTER is dressed in voller kriegs montur The whole promo is actually cut in german (with english sub-titles) and this is the first time that WALTER is truly furious in front of the camera. He does not only put down all competition, but predicts the future as well. Even mentioning MJF and that he's coming for him eventually, adding his title to his collection. But before that, he's gotta get rid of this nasty vermin Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, and mark him with the right star. He then ends the promo with a very eerie quote about progress and conquest....

8-Man Tag Team Elimination Matchup
The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) Vs Private Party Vs The Butcher & The Blade Vs The Young Bucks

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Live from Hammerstein Ballroom, New York/USA

Show starts with a video package which unfolds the story that's been going on in EAM Promotions these last weeks. We get the whole story behind E.A.M, and are brought up to current date as The EAM Champion; MJF cut's a promo about how EAM Promotions are a dictatorship. How they brainwash not only the wrestlers working for them, but also their fans! He then assures everyone, that like every other dictatorship, it will fall eventually. And your saviour and hero; Maxwell Jacob Friedman, is the one who will make it happen. Just like a very stupid Samoan, MJF will make sure that the company implodes from the inside. How you ask? By keeping on to this worthless token you guys call The EAM World Heavyweight Championship! MJF has beaten five " Legends " already during his short run as champion, and he's just getting started! Meanwhile, E.A.M. are growing, getting more members every minute. Soon the Despot will be overturned.... We cut to Jamboree vignette...

Awesome MJF style promo. Not a nice thing to insult The Rock like that!
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Brian and Nigel welcomes us to the last Jamboree episode before the wrestlers takes a well deserved vacation, and when we get back, it will be live from the beaches of Acapulco, Mexico, for the biggest event of the summer. The 11th installment of Supersplash! Nigel then reminds everyone about the fact that even though this is the last Jamboree before Supersplash, we are going to see you again this saturday, for the 5th ever episode of " Saturday Night Showcase "

Fun stuff happening.

Tag Team Matchup
Richard Holliday & Alexander Hammerstone Vs Golden Lovers (Omega & Ibushi)

Golden Lovers pick up the win after a pretty solid match. Back and forth action from both teams. Ibushi moonsault and an Omega Driver gets the win. Really don’t know what Ibushi and Omega can do. Guess we’ll have to wait until Grandslam time. Both should be on the EAMxNJPW card.

As we get back from commercials, we get a announcement that there will be a #1 contenders matchup at the upcoming Saturday Night Showcase, to determine who's gonna face Rey and Will for The EAM Tag Team Championships at Supersplash.

Makes sense.


Singles Matchup
Pentagon Jr. Vs Angelico

Solid match from both. Old LU style match. Back and forth from both. High flying, springboards and spots. Angelico with a top rope stomp. Pentagon with a Packaged Piledriver for the 3 count and win.

As we get back from commercial break we go backstage where Renee Young is about to interview the newest addition to the Jamboree roster; Danhausen. He introduces himself (for newer viewers as he says) and tells everyone how truly nice and evil it is to be here. It's like working for the biggest circus in town....Very nice....Very evil.....Renee tries to focus, as a professional, but getting something coherent or sane out of Danhausen seems pretty impossible. The interview are cut short as well, when Orange Cassidy walks by. This distracts Danhausen and Cassidy stops only to adjusts his sunglasses so he can peek over them. He looks at Danhausen for a couple of seconds before he puts the glasses back and does a clicking sound with his noise (almost like the sound when someone triggers a gun) before he keeps on walking down the corridoor. Danhausen looks after him before turning to Renee, asking who that was. Renee informs Danhausen about his name, in which Danhausen makes a sucking sound with his mouth before saying " Mmmmm....Orange....Very nice....Very Evil.... Avoid scurvy..." Renee then try to have Danhausen focus, as she try to explain that the reason she wanted to meet him was because she wanted to ask him what he thinks about Cara Noir talking about Danhausen on social media. Danhausen thinks for a while, then says he does not understand. Renee then takes up an ipad and shows him. Danhausen laughs then, only saying " Funny bird with big mouth, speaking about Danhausen. Not worry, different brands " Renee then shows Danhausen the scheduled card for the upcoming 5th episode of Saturday Night Showcase, where he is scheduled to face off agains Cara Noir. Danhausen laughs again " ahh....special event. Clever bird.....very nice....Very evil... "

Haha makes sense I guess. Two different styles should be interesting. Maybe not the best technical wrestling match but should be a spectacle.

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EAM Crosspromotional Championship Matchup
AJ Styles (c) w/Triple C Vs Killian Dain

Another win for AJ in this one. He’s gonna break the record for most defences if this continues on. Dain uses his powerful style but just not enough for a Styles Clash and Spiral tap. No idea where this Cesaro/AJ thing is heading.

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We cut to the backstage area where John Cena bumps into Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman backstage. Cena is in a cocky mood so he literally bumps into Lesnars shoulder. This agitates Lesnar and there is a stare down between Cena and Lesnar before Cena smiles and says " wanna do it? "

Oh nice it might actually happen. Why not a big bonus match for the fans. Reference to Taker match.

Singles Matchup
" Speedball " Mike Bailey Vs Darby Allin

Another solid match from both men, high flying, signature and finishing moves. Moonknee and a shooting star not enough for the win as Allin nails a coffin drop with Speedball on his back from the top rope for the 3 count.

As we are about to go to our main event for tonight, we get a promo from Triple Champion (EAM TV Champion, Ornate Prime Champion and BMF Champion) WALTER. The whole setting is like taken out of a world war 2 movie, as WALTER is dressed in voller kriegs montur The whole promo is actually cut in german (with english sub-titles) and this is the first time that WALTER is truly furious in front of the camera. He does not only put down all competition, but predicts the future as well. Even mentioning MJF and that he's coming for him eventually, adding his title to his collection. But before that, he's gotta get rid of this nasty vermin Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, and mark him with the right star. He then ends the promo with a very eerie quote about progress and conquest....

Nice tease with MJF but not yet, would be a good feud though especially the since MJF is Jewish. Good promo and yup Shawn match is next. Should be good. Could even open the show but too big for that maybe.

8-Man Tag Team Elimination Matchup
The North (Ethan Page & Josh Alexander) Vs Private Party Vs The Butcher & The Blade Vs The Young Bucks

Another pretty solid match from all involved. Back and forth action from all. High flying spots also. Can you top this outside the ring. North get eliminated first by Bucks with a SUPERKICK party then the Bucks eliminate Party with a MBFYB followed by Butcher and Blade being eliminated following a Meltzer Indy Taker Driver. A clean sweep for the Bucks. Cornette won’t be happy.

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Episode #209 - Taped in New York/USA

Show opens with the announcement of two confirmed matches for the upcoming Pride PPV; Fight Of The Following. Those matches are; Kip Sabian Vs Tonny Deppen (Their rubber match here on Pride) and a tag team contest between long time rivals Bear Country and Varsity Blondes, with the stipulation that the winners will get their contracts re-newed, while the losers will have to pack their bags and leave EAM! Not only that, but later tonight, we will hear from James Mitchell, manager of former Pride Champion; Mil Muertes, about the upcoming rematch for The Pride Championship against Aaron Stevens. But before that, we have some real rasslin' for you! We cut to the Pride vignette...

Tag Team Matchup
Shaun Davis & JD Drake Vs Lee Moriarty & Ace Romero

We get a promo package next, showing the historic reign of Heavy Machinery as Pride Tag Team Champions. Not only are they the tag team to hold the Pride Tag Team Titles the longest, but they have actually broken KENTA & Kenta's old record (although that was The EAM Tag Team Titles) Who will be their next opponents? And who will be able do dethrone them? Or will anyone ever be able to? We then get the announcement that Otis and Tucker will be attending the show tomorrow night at The Barclays Center, and they have been given some air-time, as they have something they want to tell everyone. But until then, let's get back to the show.

Tag Team Matchup
Besties In The World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) Vs The Anti-Fun Police (Chief Deputy Dunne & Los Federales Santos Jr.)

Before our main event, we go backstage where we hook up with Mil Muertes and The Sinister Minister; James Mitchell. They are in a gloomy lit room, filled with glowing candles and a big pentagram on the floor. Mitchell talks about provoking demons, and that Stevens have no idea what he has unleashed. And you have just summoned The Man Of Thousand Deaths! Mil does a chocking gesture towards the camera while growling " Steeeeeveeeens! I'm coooming for yooouuuu! "

Singles Matchup
Ilja Dragunov Vs Ricky Starks

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Episode #209 - Taped in New York/USA

Show opens with the announcement of two confirmed matches for the upcoming Pride PPV; Fight Of The Following. Those matches are; Kip Sabian Vs Tonny Deppen (Their rubber match here on Pride) and a tag team contest between long time rivals Bear Country and Varsity Blondes, with the stipulation that the winners will get their contracts re-newed, while the losers will have to pack their bags and leave EAM! Not only that, but later tonight, we will hear from James Mitchell, manager of former Pride Champion; Mil Muertes, about the upcoming rematch for The Pride Championship against Aaron Stevens. But before that, we have some real rasslin' for you! We cut to the Pride vignette...

Going to be a lot of emotion over the next few weeks I think. Maybe not the strongest or biggest Pride PPV ever but important with all the contracts and rumors swirling around about the future of PRIDE.

Tag Team Matchup
Shaun Davis & JD Drake Vs Lee Moriarty & Ace Romero

An okay match from both teams. The two big men fight it out. Lee with some fast most. Drake and Romero could make a big tag team. Could even fight Heavy. At the end of the match Romero gets the win following a pounce on Davis.

We get a promo package next, showing the historic reign of Heavy Machinery as Pride Tag Team Champions. Not only are they the tag team to hold the Pride Tag Team Titles the longest, but they have actually broken KENTA & Kenta's old record (although that was The EAM Tag Team Titles) Who will be their next opponents? And who will be able do dethrone them? Or will anyone ever be able to? We then get the announcement that Otis and Tucker will be attending the show tomorrow night at The Barclays Center, and they have been given some air-time, as they have something they want to tell everyone. But until then, let's get back to the show.

Really have no idea what they can do next. Definitely wasn’t the plan from the beginning for it to be this long but it happened. Maybe Tucker vs Otis for both titles?. Merge into a new single title, merge with the EAM tag titles, or if they do retire the titles then maybe they could defend them in the future, every year or at Grandslam. An idea.

Tag Team Matchup
Besties In The World (Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) Vs The Anti-Fun Police (Chief Deputy Dunne & Los Federales Santos Jr.)

Okay match from both teams. Good action from all men involved. Signature double team moves throughout also. At the end of the match it’s the Anti Fun police that get the win. Neither of these teams are the best though.

Before our main event, we go backstage where we hook up with Mil Muertes and The Sinister Minister; James Mitchell. They are in a gloomy lit room, filled with glowing candles and a big pentagram on the floor. Mitchell talks about provoking demons, and that Stevens have no idea what he has unleashed. And you have just summoned The Man Of Thousand Deaths! Mil does a chocking gesture towards the camera while growling " Steeeeeveeeens! I'm coooming for yooouuuu! "

Good promo. Maybe Mil could change gimmick to Banderas or El. Originally the idea for the character. Maybe Minister will turn on Mil and help Sandow!. Unlikely.

Singles Matchup
Ilja Dragunov Vs Ricky Starks

Solid main event from the both of them. Back and forth match also. Signature and finishing moves. Springboard 450 by Starks. Ilja with a dropkick and headbutt. Starks with a springboard elbow drop. Ilja with a standing choke and that is it. Ilja gets the win.

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A Special 3-Hour TV Spectacular!
Live from The Barclays Center, New York




CARD


Show opens with Charlotte Flair hogging the limelight, walking down to the ring, getting major boo's from the audience. She cut's a promo, talking about how disrespectful people are, not treating her with the respect she deserves etc. She then focus her attention on tonight, as she has been booked to defend her title against Alicia Atout?! Are you kiding me? Is it some kind of joke? Is it supposed to be a punishment for what happened backstage last week? Anyway, let's get it over with so she can take a limo out of here and go to bed early. Music cranks the arena speakers then; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoRI_c4UaH4 . and out on the stage walks Alicia Atout, together with Noelle Foley! That's a surprise. And Charlotte does not seem happy about it at all.

EAM Primetime Bitch Championship Matchup
Charlotte Flair (c) Vs Alicia Atout w/Noelle Foley

EAM Intergender Tag Team Championships Matchup (read below first)
Matt Cardona & Chelsea Green (c) Vs Mike & Maria Kanellis

- Marty and Martina interferes in the match, costing Matt and Chelsea the match as Maria manage to pin Chelsea with a school-girl pin during the distraction. Marty and Martina seems pretty proud of themselves, as they grab a hold of the Intergender Tag Team Titles and skip around the ring with them, celebrating almost like it was them who won them. Cardona, Chelsea, Mike and Maria however, continue to brawl with each other until security reaches the scene.....

Singles Matchup
Jade Cargill Vs Red Velvet

Otis and Tucker are in the ring as we get back from commercial break, getting a great reception from the fans in attendance. They cut a promo, talking about how they've trailblazed themselves trough the ranks of the tag team division, and now they have even broken KENTA & Kenta's old record. OH MY! They hve beaten commonfolk and legends alike on their way to stardom, and speaking about legends, there are one tag team they always dreamt about facing to be honest....They are interrupted then, as a big " CAN YOU DIG IT? SUCKA! " followed by music cranks the arena speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcoYKlPDH0Y&t=30s . And out to one of the loudest pops in recent memory walks Booker T and Stevie Ray. It's not only the fans who's awe-struck, as Otis and Tucker are standing in the middle of the ring, flabbergasted by what their are witnessing. The whole scene takes some minutes but at last Booker and Stevie has made their way down the ramp and into the ring, where they confront Heavy Machinery, and it all leads down to the fact that Booker and Stevie was just the tag team Otis and Tucker was talking about. It's like a dream come true, and it would be a honor to defend The Pride Tag Team Championships against Harlem Heat at the upcoming Pride PPV.....BAAAAM! Slapjack and Scissorkick, out of nowhere. Otis and Tucker are laid out, from sudden booo's from the audience. Nobody did expect that. What a douche move by Booker and Stevie. The segment ends with Booker taking the microphone, announcing that you should always be careful what you wish for, because it might actually come true.....

Special Cross-Brand Matchup
Danhausen Vs Cara Noir

Before our main event is about to start, we are getting a promo from EAM Center of Attention and Impact Knockouts Champion; Bayley, where she calls out Kamille, challenging her for The NWA World Women's Championship! Music cranks the arena speakers then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5mv_yHNd4A . and Kamille makes her way out on the stage, getting a mixed reaction from the fans. She makes her way into the ring where she goes toe to toe with Bayley, having a stare off with the double champion before explaining to Bayley that if she think she'll jusyt be granted a title match that easily, she better think twice. But after some back and forth confrontation between them, Bayley suggest putting both her titles on the line against Kamille's title. And Kamille accepts! Then knocks Bayley down with a huge clothesline before lifting her up and delivering a devastating powerbomb. We cut to commercials with the sight of Kamille holding not only her title high above her head, but also Bayley's two titles....

Tag Team Matchup - #1 Contenders Matchup For The EAM Tag Team Championships
The Young Bucks Vs Keith Lee & Donovan Dijakovic

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A Special 3-Hour TV Spectacular!
Live from The Barclays Center, New York




CARD


Show opens with Charlotte Flair hogging the limelight, walking down to the ring, getting major boo's from the audience. She cut's a promo, talking about how disrespectful people are, not treating her with the respect she deserves etc. She then focus her attention on tonight, as she has been booked to defend her title against Alicia Atout?! Are you kiding me? Is it some kind of joke? Is it supposed to be a punishment for what happened backstage last week? Anyway, let's get it over with so she can take a limo out of here and go to bed early. Music cranks the arena speakers then; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoRI_c4UaH4 . and out on the stage walks Alicia Atout, together with Noelle Foley! That's a surprise. And Charlotte does not seem happy about it at all.

EAM Primetime Bitch Championship Matchup
Charlotte Flair (c) Vs Alicia Atout w/Noelle Foley

Flair mocks Alicia who is not a wrestler. She turns her back on her but Alicia slaps her across the face. Charlotte charges her but Noelle trips her up haha…1…2…NO. Alicia all over Charlotte but it doesn’t last long. A few chops and a Figure Eight and this one is over. She refuses to let go. Charlotte then looks for the moonsault after the match but Noelle stops it. They go face to face as we cut away.

EAM Intergender Tag Team Championships Matchup
Matt Cardona & Chelsea Green (c) Vs Mike & Maria Kanellis

It’s going pretty well for both teams until…

Marty and Martina interferes in the match, costing both teams the match. Marty and Martina seem pretty proud of themselves, as they grab a hold of the Intergender Tag Team Titles and skip around the ring with them, celebrating almost like it was them who won them. Cardona, Chelsea, Mike and Maria however, continue to brawl with each other until security reaches the scene.....

Decided to change the ending. Makes zero sense for Mike and Maria to win the titles back a week later after a roll up distraction. So ended in a no contest. I don’t think that match is big enough for Supersplash and feel like a three way with all three teams involved and Cardona and Green as champion is better and more exciting and I have something special planned. Hope it’s okay.

Singles Matchup
Jade Cargill Vs Red Velvet

Pretty solid match from both girls involved. Once a solid tag team but not anymore. Jade wants to go solo. Red with some quick moves while Jade uses big powerful moves. At the end Jade gets the win following the Jaded. She seemingly calls out every woman after the match calling herself THAT BLACK BITCH!.

Otis and Tucker are in the ring as we get back from commercial break, getting a great reception from the fans in attendance. They cut a promo, talking about how they've trailblazed themselves trough the ranks of the tag team division, and now they have even broken KENTA & Kenta's old record. OH MY! They hve beaten commonfolk and legends alike on their way to stardom, and speaking about legends, there are one tag team they always dreamt about facing to be honest....They are interrupted then, as a big " CAN YOU DIG IT? SUCKA! " followed by music cranks the arena speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcoYKlPDH0Y&t=30s . And out to one of the loudest pops in recent memory walks Booker T and Stevie Ray. It's not only the fans who's awe-struck, as Otis and Tucker are standing in the middle of the ring, flabbergasted by what their are witnessing. The whole scene takes some minutes but at last Booker and Stevie has made their way down the ramp and into the ring, where they confront Heavy Machinery, and it all leads down to the fact that Booker and Stevie was just the tag team Otis and Tucker was talking about. It's like a dream come true, and it would be a honor to defend The Pride Tag Team Championships against Harlem Heat at the upcoming Pride PPV.....BAAAAM! Slapjack and Scissorkick, out of nowhere. Otis and Tucker are laid out, from sudden booo's from the audience. Nobody did expect that. What a douche move by Booker and Stevie. The segment ends with Booker taking the microphone, announcing that you should always be careful what you wish for, because it might actually come true.....

Nice surprise. I actually thought of them and have mentioned them before. I feel like this match has happened before but I guess not. Nice surprise heel turn also.

Special Cross-Brand Matchup
Danhausen Vs Cara Noir

Some comedy in this match. Back and forth spots. Some funny over reaction bumps and magical moves. Trickery and cape shit also in this one. Rather a bizarre match. As Noir looks for the swan dive it is Danhausen that gets the win s he simply moves out the way and pins him for the 3!.

Before our main event is about to start, we are getting a promo from EAM Center of Attention and Impact Knockouts Champion; Bayley, where she calls out Kamille, challenging her for The NWA World Women's Championship! Music cranks the arena speakers then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5mv_yHNd4A . and Kamille makes her way out on the stage, getting a mixed reaction from the fans. She makes her way into the ring where she goes toe to toe with Bayley, having a stare off with the double champion before explaining to Bayley that if she think she'll jusyt be granted a title match that easily, she better think twice. But after some back and forth confrontation between them, Bayley suggest putting both her titles on the line against Kamille's title. And Kamille accepts! Then knocks Bayley down with a huge clothesline before lifting her up and delivering a devastating powerbomb. We cut to commercials with the sight of Kamille holding not only her title high above her head, but also Bayley's two titles....

Another big match booked. Lot of titles going on right now.
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Tag Team Matchup - #1 Contenders Matchup For The EAM Tag Team Championships
The Young Bucks Vs Keith Lee & Donovan Dijakovic

Back and forth match from both teams. Big spots from everybody. Lee with a BBC and Don with a Spirit Bomb not enough for the win and of course the Bucks want to get that title match and they do after a Meltzer Driver.

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Episode #210 - Taped in New York/USA


Show opens with a video package, showing the tension between Max Caster and Odyssey Jones that has been going on as of late. We see highlights of their earlier encounters in the ring before we are lead up to the current time, and we see their last match at the 208th episode of Pride ended in a double count out, as the two men took the match outside the ropes and started to brawl ringside, not caring about the referee's count. So at the upcoming Pride PPV, Caster and Odyssey are facing each other, most probably for the last time, at least in Pride and EAM, as they are facing each other in a contract re-newal matchup, and that match will be contested under No DQ rules, with no count outs! We cut to the Pride vignette...

Don Callis & Joe Rogan welcomes us to the 210th episode of friday night Pride, and we are closing in on the 5th ever Pride exclusive PPV in history " Fight Of The Following " which will be live from Carmel-By-The-Sea. But that's still a week away, and before that we have some real good wrestling for you. And tonights main event will be a little sneak peek of what we are getting at the PPV, as two of Pride's tag teams are facing each other in tonights main event, but only one of them will still have a contract when the night is over. But let's not waste more time shall we, as our opening contest tonight is also a tag team matchup! Take it away Mandy!

Tag Team Matchup
Chris Bey & Alejandro Saez Vs Shane Mercer & Bryan "Rage" Rivera

As we get back from commercial break we get a nice surprise, as Pete Dunne returns after weeks and weeks of injuries. He walks out to the ring and cut's a promo, getting a good reaction from the audience, until music cranks the arena speakers and he is interrupted. Matthew Riddle walks out on the stage, getting booo's from the audience for ruining Dunne's comeback-moment. Riddle does not care and walks down the rampway, heading for the ring. He enters and walks straight up to Dunne where he informs Dunne that he just wanted to welcome Dunne back in person. And while doing it, giving him this....BAAMMM! Riddle knocks Dunne down with a straight punch. Riddle then takes over, shooting a promo right there and then, with some true frustration for sure. He does not approve of Dunne coming back, getting all this attention without doing anything to deserve it. All this boils down to a impromtu match between the two of them right here on this episode of Pride...

Singles Matchup
Pete Dunne Vs Matthew Riddle

We get a backstage segment next where Chad Gable is standing on a ladder backstage, trying to help some of the boys hanging up a birthday banner for none other than the chairman himself, when Eli Drake walks by and kicks the ladder away (pretending totally innocent about it) Gable falls down, crushing trough a table with a big birthday cake on it. The banner slowly falls on top of him. Eli laughs at the situation, but Gable however does not find the situation as amusing. He quickly makes his way back up on his feet, and despite being covered in cake and icing, he goes at Eli with murder in mind. The other guys that are present holds Gable back however, telling him that Eli is not worth it. Eli keeps mocking him however, asking Gable what he thinks the boss will say when he sees his birthday cake in ruins. Gable are still been hold back by the other guys, so instead he spits at Eli, and he actually manage to hit Eli in the face. He then screams to Eli that this company is not big enough for both of them... We cut back to the arena for our main event....

Tag Team Matchup - Winning Team Gets Their Contract Re-Newed
The Fixers (Jay Bradley and Wrecking Ball Legursky) Vs FTR (Cash Wheeler & Dash Harwood)