Gunslinger presents Ring of Victory!

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 1 (special two hour edition)
note: Battlefield episodes take place two days after AWF Wednesday Warfare episodes with the same number. I'll neither confirm nor deny that will be important to remember later...

The show opens with Frank Gotch in the ring, promising the fans he'll be the first ever Ring of Victory Grand Champion and challenging the other fifteen wrestlers in the title tournament to prove him wrong. He took a seat in the front row to watch the action.

In the first match of the RoV Tag Team title tournament, the Naptown Dragons utilized their cohesion as a team to defeat Steve Corino and Ricky Landell, winning after a Double Dragon on Corino.

In the first match of the RoV Grand Championship tournament, Arik Cannon fought back after two top rope elbows to get the win over J.D. Michaels via a cross body block. Michaels looked upset after the loss but Frank Gotch invited Michaels to sit with him to watch the rest of the night's matches.

In the second match of the RoV Tag Team title tournament, the Kings of Wrestling (Hero and Claudio) beat the Heartbreak Express after a Ricola Bomb on Sean. The Heartbreak Express looked impressive but Claudio couldn't be stopped. The Kings of Wrestling will meet the Naptown Dragons next week to crown the first ever RoV Tag Team champions.

In another first round match, Sam Hayne beat Harker Dirge with the Devil Lock to advance in the tournament.

In a battle of the veterans, Dan Severn came out of nowhere to defeat Don Muraco with the Bow and Arrow to advance in the tournament. Muraco was furious after the loss, alleging he never tapped out.

In the main event, Timber was outclassed by Mike Quackenbush. Quackenbush took advantage of his superior agility and knocked TImber out with the Running Palm Strike to advance in the RoV Grand Championship Tournament

next week:

• Larry Sweeney vs. the Belgian Brawler
  
• Four first round RoV Grand Championship Tournament matches
  
• Naptown Dragons vs. Kings of Wrestling for the RoV Tag Team championship!
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 2 (special two hour edition)

The show opened with a wide shot of the crowd. Ox Baker was seen sitting in the first row, looking menacing.

Larry Sweeney beat the Belgian Brawler via the 68 Comeback Special in a quick match to open the show.

In a RoV tournament match, Necro Butcher lost to Adam Pearce after a vicious short arm clothesline. Pearce looked very impressive during the match and is a favorite to win the tournment.

In the second RoV tournament match of the night, veteran Konnan was dominated by Drake Younger. Younger put the wily veteran away after breaking three light tubes over his head and giving him the Drake's Landing. The crowd errupted for Younger following the win.

Frank Gotch was seen warming up in the lockerroom when Eddie Fyne approached him, offering to be his agent. Gotch replied that he'd think about it and Fyne left the area.

In the third RoV tournament match of the night, Angelo Mosca was outclassed by Sabu. Sabu put Mosca away with the Triple Jump Moonsault to advance to in the tournament.

In the fourth RoV tournament match of the night and the last of the first round matches, Delirious was demolished by Frank Gotch. Gotch attacked Delirious at the opening bell and quickly put him away, using three consecutive rolling knee bars before locking on the Gotch Toe Hold for the win. After the match, Gotch got into a staredown with Ox Baker until security intervened.

The Naptown Dragons beat the Kings of Wrestling after the Kiss of the Dragon on Claudio to win the match and become the first ever Ring of Victory tag team champions. Their celebration was short lived, however, as the Samoan Island Tribe attacked them post match with the RoV tag team title belts and left them lying in the middle of the ring.

next week:
second round RoV Grand Championship Tournament Matches:

• Sam Hayne vs. Sabu
  
• Arik Cannon vs. Adam Pearce
  
• Drake Younger vs. Dan Severn
  
• Frank Gotch vs. Mike Quackenbush
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 3

The show opened with a backstage segment. Frank Gotch was discussing strategy with J.D. Michaels when April Hunter arrived and offered her services to Gotch. Gotch replied that he'd think about it and to watch out for Ox Baker.

Sam Hayne lost to Sabu in a long and violent match. It looked as if Hayne would get the win after Sabu missed the Triple Jump Moonsault but the madman from Bombay fought back and locked the Camel Clutch on Hayne for the win. Sabu advances to the Final Four.

Arik Cannon, despite a strong start, lost to Adam Pearce after a Jumping Piledriver. Pearce advances to the Final Four.

Ox Baker took a seat in the front row after the commercial break and winked at the camera.

Drake Younger continued his winning ways and beat Dan Severn in a long and grueling match after the Drake's Landing. Younger advances and is clearly the crowd's sentimental favorite to win the tournament.

In the final (and best) match of the night, Frank Gotch took advantage of a missed deathjump by Mike Quackenbush to lock on the Gotch Toe Hold for the win. Gotch advances to the final four. After the match, Gotch and Quackenbush were shaking hands when Ox Baker entered the ring. Security mobbed the ring before anything could happen.

Next week:

• Chris Hero in action against Ricky Landell
  
• Sabu vs. Frank Gotch for a spot in the RoV Grand Championship Tournament Finals
  
• Drake Younger vs. Adam Pearce for a spot in the RoV Grand Championship Tournament Finals
  
• The Naptown Dragons defend the RoV Tag Team titles against the Samoan Island Tribe
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 4

Clips of the RoV Grand Championship tournament so far aired, showcasing tonight's participants.

Chris Hero (with Claudio Castagnoli) lost to Ricky Landell (with Steve Corino) after a Fisherman's Buster. Both Claudio and Corino threatened to interfere during the match. After the match, Claudio attacked Landell from behind and hit the Ricola Bomb. Corino jumped Claudio and hit the Old School Expulsion before being mobbed by security.

In the semifinals of the RoV Grand Championship Tournament, Sabu lost to Frank Gotch after he missed the Triple Jump Moonsault and Gotch locked on the Gotch Toe Hold. Frank Gotch advances to the finals of the tournament.

In the semifinals of the RoV Grand Championship Tournament, Drake Younger maintained his win streak by beating Adam Pearce, overcoming a vicious beating before winning with Drake's Landing. Drake Younger will meet Frank Gotch in the finals of the RoV Grand Championship Tournament.

In a RoV Tag Team title match, the Naptown Dragons took a drubbing but came back to beat the Samoan Island Tribe after hitting The Kiss of the Dragon on Samu to retain the titles.

next week:

• Delirious vs. the debuting Savage T
  
• The Kings of Wrestling vs. Corino & Landell
  
• Mike Quackenbush vs. Arik Cannon
  
• The finals of the RoV Grand Championship Tournament, Frank Gotch vs. Drake Younger!
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 5

The show opened with Frank Gotch asking J.D. Michaels to watch his back in tonight's main event, saying he didn't trust Drake Younger or Ox Baker. Michaels agreed.

Delirious destroyed Savage T, winning with the Panic Attack. It was a much needed win for Delirious after his loss to Frank Gotch in the RoV Grand Championship Tournament.

Drake Younger was spotted in the lockerroom talking to Necro Butcher. He said he didn't like Butcher but respected him and asked him to watch his back. Butcher agreed, but with the condition that he would get a RoV Grand Championship title shot if Younger won. Younger agreed and the two shook hands reluctantly.

The Kings of Wresling beat Steve Corino & Ricky Landell by DQ after Corino slammed Hero on the concrete floor. The issue is far from settled between these two teams.

Mike Quackenbush recovered from the Glimmering Warlock and came back to defeat Arik Cannon with the Running Palm Strike. After the match, Quackenbush challenged the winner of tonight's main event to a title match.

In the main event, Frank Gotch (with J.D. Michaels) made Drake Younger (with Necro Butcher) tap out to the Gotch Toe Hold to win the RoV Grand Championship, but not without controversy. At one point during the match, Gotch tossed Younger out of the ring, only to be distracted by Eddie Fyne. While the ref and Necro Butcher were dealing with Eddie Fyne, Ox Baker jumped the rail and hit Younger with the heart punch and rolled him back into the ring, seemingly without Gotch or the referee being aware.

After the match, Gotch celebrated in the ring with J.D. Michaels as the referee handed him the RoV Grand Championship belt. Gotch took the mic and invited his friends into the ring to celebrate with him. Ox Baker, Eddie Fyne, and April Hunter entered the ring to a chorus of boos. Gotch said he promised the fans he'd win the title and he did. He said any wrestler that had a problem with it should talk to his agent. The show went off the air with Gotch laughing in the center of the ring as the crowd pelted him with trash.

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 6

The show started with Larry Sweeney and Savage T in the ring. Sweeney said he was giving Savage T the honor of facing his new protege in the ring. T scoffed until the Russian Bear, Ivan Koloff entered the ring.

Ivan Koloff demolished Savage T, winning with the Russian Bearhug. Sweeney got on the mic after the match and dared anyone to stop the monster he's brought to the RoV.

RoV officials visited Frank Gotch's private lockerroom after the match and asked what he thought of Mike Quackenbush's challenge last week. Gotch replied that if Quackenbush defeated his enforcer, Ox Baker, that he would consider giving Quackenbush a shot at the RoV Grand Championship.

The Heartbreak Express got a much needed win against Claudio Castagnoli and Arik Cannon after a Sleeper Hold on Cannon.

Steve Corino and Chris Hero fought to a violent double disqualification after the referee lost control. After the match, Ricky Landell, Justin Credilbe, Arik Cannon, and Claudio Castagnoli stormed the ring and a huge brawl errupted. RoV security finally got between the two team and escorted them from the building.

In the main event, Mike Quackenbush overcame a vicious beating and a Heart Punch to put Ox Baker away with a Swanton Dive. Frank Gotch was shown frowning in disbelief at the image of the victorious Quackenbush in the monitor as the show went off the air.

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 7

Ivan Koloff (with Larry Sweeney) mauled the Belgian Brawler, winning with the Russian Bearhug. After the match, Koloff held Brawler and let Sweeney kick and punch him until Adam Pearce stormed the ring with a chair, chasing the heels away.

Frank Gotch and his entourage (Eddie Fyne, April Hunter, Ox Baker, and J.D. Michaels) entered the ring. Gotch said that Quackenbush got lucky last week and to get a shot at the Ring of Victory Grand Championship, he'd have to beat Gotch's protege, J.D. Michaels.

Ricky Landell (with Steve Corino) lost to Claudio Castagnoli (with Chris Hero) after a vicious Ricola Bomb. In a repeat of last week, a six man brawl errupted until security arrived.

Mike Quackenbush overcame a top rope elbow drop to come back and defeat J.D. Michaels with the Swanton Dive. Ox Baker tried to interfere on Michaels' behalf but was attacked by Drake Young, who jumped out of the crowd and broke a light tube over his head. Gotch was show in the back, livid at Younger's interference.

In the main event, RoV Tag Team champions the Naptown Dragons beat the Heartbreak Express by DQ when Phil got caught breaking up a pin after the Express was dominated most of the match.

next week:

• Credible vs. Cannon
  
• Naptown Dragons and Heartbreak Express in a rematch
  
• Gotch vs. Quackenbush for the RoV Grand Championship
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 8

The show opened with the announcement that Battlefield is going to 2 hours from now on.

Steve Corino & Ricky Landell lost a great match to the Samoan Island Tribe after a Diving Headbutt on Corino. Both teams absorbed a tremendous amount of punishment. After the match, the Kings of Wrestling taunted Cornio & Landell from the outside until Justin Credible attacked them from behind with his Singapore Cane. Officials seperated the two teams before more violence could errupt.

Delirious beat the Belgian Brawler in quick fashion with Shadows over Hell.

Ivan Koloff barely defeated Adam Pearce. Pearce took the fight to Koloff from the outset, nearly pinning him in the opening minutes. Koloff eventually took advantage of a missed turnbuckle charge and pinning Pearce following a leg drop. After the match, Koloff battered Pearce with the chain until Dan Severn entered the ring and gave him the fireman's carry slam. Koloff rolled out of the ring before Severn could do any more damage. Severn got on the mic and challenged Koloff to a match next week. Adam Pearce didn't look very pleased with Severn's help, however.

The debuting Justin Credible lost to Arik Cannon after a brutal Burning Hammer. A standoff occurred after the match between the Kings of Wrestling and Corino, Credible, and Landell but no blows were struck.

Ring of Victory Tag Team champions the Naptown Dragons defeated the Heartbreak Express in a long and grueling match when they were able to hit the Double Dragon on Phil Davis to retain the titles.

Ring of Victory Grand Champion Frank Gotch (with Ox Baker) outlasted Mike Quackenbush to retain the RoV Grand Championship. Quackenbush was a force to be reckoned with in the opening minutes, hitting Gotch with 2 Quackendriver #3's for near falls. Gotch eventually regained control and beat Quackenbush after a rolling knee bar and two Gotch Toeholds.

After the mtach, Gotch helped Quackenbush up before giving him the Iowa Backdrop and locking on the Gotch Toehold yet again. The lights went out and when they came back on, Necro Butcher was strangling a bloody Frank Gotch with a barbed-wire wrapped 2X4 and Ox Baker was lying at Drake Younger's feet on the outside, surrounded by light tube shards. The show went off the air with Gotch unconscious in a pool of blood and Younger and Necros holding the RoV Grand Championship belt in the air over their heads.

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 9

The show opened with a shot of wrestling legend Rikidozan sitting in the front row ringside.

The Heartbreak Express lost to the Samoan Island Tribe by DQ after being manhandled for most of the match.

Mike Quackenbush beat Savage T with two Quackendriver #3's in a quick match. After the match, Rikidozan hopped the rail and whispered something in Quackenbush's ear. The two left the ring area together.

Ivan Koloff mauled Dan Severn, making him submit to the bear hug after busting him open with three shots from the Russian Chain. After the match, Adam Pearce helped Severn to his feet, only to give him the short arm clothesline, followed by the piledriver. Pearce left the ring area with a smirk on his face.

Frank Gotch was interviewed and challenged Younger & Necro Butcher to a texas death match tonight with Ox Baker as his partner. If Younger and Necro win, he'll give them each a shot at the RoV Grand Championship.

Justin Credible lost to Chris Hero in a quick match following the big boot. Hero broke Credible's Singapore Cane over his knee after the match.

Steve Corino lost to Claudio Castagnoli after four brutal Ricola Bombs. After the match, Arik Cannon and Chris Hero helped Claudio Ricola Bomb Corino through a table on the outside.

In the main event, Frank Gotch and Ox Baker lost to Drake Younger and Necro Butcher after Baker was hit with the Drake's Landing followed by a Tiger Bomb in a brutal match. Butcher & Younger have each earned a shot at the RoV Grand Championshp!

next week:

• Ricky Landell tries to avenge Corino and Credible in a match with Arik Cannon
  
• Adam Pearce vs. Dan Severn in a grudge match
  
• Frank Gotch vs. Necro Butcher for the RoV Grand Championship!
  

[Gunslinger]

Ring of Victory Battlefield
Episode 10

The Kings of Wresling (Hero & Castagnoli) lost to the Samoan Island Tribe after a flying hip attack on Claudio. The Samoans just wouldn't stay down and earned another win. The Kings of Wrestling looked distracted during the match, no doubt expecting an attack from Corino & company.

Mike Quackenbush (with Rikidozan) defeated the Belgian Brawler in a surprisingly competitive match, winning with a flying crossbody. Rikidozan led Quackenbush back to the dressing room after the match.

In a grudge match, Adam Pearce beat Dan Severn with a vicious Jumping Piledriver. Severn was fitted with a neck brace and stretchered out. Pearce got on the mic and said he wanted another shot at Ivan Koloff next week.

Ricky Landell surprised insiders and defeated Arik Cannon, winning with a Fisherman's Buster. After the match, all hell broke loose as Corino, Credible, Hero, and Castagnoli joined the fray until pulled appart by security. RoV officials sent a representative down to the ring who announced that these two teams would meet in a six man tables match in two week's time in an effort to settle things once and for all.

Drake Younger lost to Ox Baker after a brutal heart punch. It looked as if Younger underestimated the wiley veteran. Ox Baker took a seat at ringside for the next match as Younger was helped to the back.

In the main event, RoV Grand Champion Frank Gotch made short work of Necro Butcher, winning with the Gotch Toe Hold.

next week:

• Ricky Landell vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  
• Adam Pearce vs. Ivan Koloff
  
• RoV Grand Champion Frank Gotch vs. Drake Younger