Gunslinger presents Ring of Victory!

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 185:
Thunder & Lightning vs. Drake Younger & Dustin Lee:
Liger and Quackenbush wore down Lee with double team attacks. Liger got the win via a brutal Fisherman Buster. After the match, the two teams continued fighting until security pulled them apart.

Bryan Danielson vs. Chuck Taylor:
Danielson destroyed Taylor, knocking him nearly unconscious with two series of MMA strikes before hitting the diving headbutt for the win.

Frank Gotch vs. Chris Hero:
Gotch and Hero wrestled a back and forth match until Gotch focused his attacks on Hero's legs. Gotch got the win after two rollling knee bars and a Gotch Toe Hold. After the match, Gotch offered his hand to Hero and Hero shook it.

Nigel McGuinness vs. Crossbones:
Crossbones dominated the match early on with his strength advantage, scoring near falls with the Avalanche and the freakin' sweet driver. McGuinness battled back and beat Crossbones after three Jawbreaker Lariats.

Jimmy Jacobs vs. Brodie Lee:
The former ROV Tag Team champions tore one another aprt in a bloodly brawl. Jacobs took a beating but turned things around with the railroad spike. Jacobs hit the contra code for a near fall, then clamped on the End Time for the win.

Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. The Hangmen - #1 contenders match:
The Hangmen dominated London & Kendrick. Pearce hit the Jumping Piledriver on Kendrick but London made the save. Pearce tagged in Albright and Albright dumped Kendrick on his head with the Half Nelson Suplex. Kendrick made a comeback and made the hot tag to London. The pair hit the Assisted Shooting Star Press on Albright but Pearce made the save. London and Pearce brawled in the corner. Kendrick hit the rolling front cradle on Albright for the win.

Curt Hennig vs. Jim Londos:
Hennig and Londos fought a back and forth match. Londos took control after Hennig missed a turnbuckle charge and hit the Airplane Spin for the win.

next week:

• Tyler Black vs. Eddie Kingston
  
• Riidozan vs. Jimmy Jacobs - ROV Grand Championship
  
• The Perfect Trio vs. The Office (Ted DiBiase, Masked Superstar & Jim Londos)
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 186:
The Hangmen vs. Backseat Boys:
The Hangmen destroyed the Backseat Boys with their high impact offense. Albright dumped Acid on his head with the Half Nelson suplex and knocked Kashmere off the apron before tagging in Pearce. Pearce gave Acid the Jumping Piledriver for the win.

Mike Quackenbush vs. Dustin Lee:
Quackenbush dominated Lee, getting the win after a Quackendriver II and a Quackendriver III.

Tyler Black vs. Eddie Kingston:
Black and Kingston fought a back and forth match. Kingston showed remarkable toughness. Black hit three Phoenix Splashes but Kingston wouldn't stay down. Finally, Black hit an enzuigiri for the win.

Paul London vs. Necro Butcher:
Butcher attacked London before the bell and brutallized him with his hardcore tactics. Butcher wore London down with two applications of the Asiatic Spike and a Tiger Driver but London kicked out. Butcher hit a second Tiger Driver for the win.

Rikidozan vs. Jimmy Jacobs – ROV Grand Championship:
Jacobs attacked Rikidozan before the bell and worked him over. Jacobs dropped Rikidozan with the springboard dropkick. Jacobs pulled the railroad spike out of his boot and tried hit Rikidozan with it but Rikidozan avoided the maneuver and knocked Jacobs unconscious with Thunderous Chops.

The Perfect Trio vs. The Office:
The heels isolated Hennig and beat him mercilessly. Superstar hit a Swinging Neckbreaker and a Cobra Hold for near falls. Hennig battled back and went tried to tag in Masked Superstar II. Superstar II attacked Hennig. The Office entered the ring and the four men double teamed Hennig and Rose until security arrived.

• Paul London vs. Bryan Danielson
  
• Brian Kendrick vs. Necro Butcher
  
• The Age of the Fall vs. The Roughnecks
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 187:
The Hangmen vs. The Heartbreak Express:
The Heartbreak Express kept Albright in their corner and wore him down with illegal double teams. Davis busted Albright open with the foreign object and then Albright was hit with the Heartbreaker for a near fall. After a butt bomb, Davis was tagged back in and used the foreign object again. The referee caught him and awarded the match to the Hangmen.

Erick Stevens vs. Timber:
Stevens mauled Timber winning after two Doctor Bombs.

Paul London vs. Bryan Danielson:
London and Danielson tore the house down with their match. London got a near fall with the standing shooting star press and then Danielson made a comeback. Danielson wore London down with vicious MMA strikes, a diving headbutt, and a Yakuza Kick before getting the submission victory via the Triangle Choke.

Buddy Rose vs. Masked Superstar II:
Rose fought hard but Superstar was too much for him. Masked Superstar II got the win with the Backbreaker.

It was announced that King of Victory Qualifiers would start next week!

Brian Kendrick vs. Necro Butcher:
Butcher continued his winning ways, brutallizing Kendrick with his hardcore attack. Butcher got the win with the Tiger Driver. The announcers noted that London and Kendrick have no momentum going into their ROV Tag Team title match in three weeks.

The Age of the Fall vs. The Roughnecks – Cage match!:
The cage match between the Age of the Fall and the Roughnecks never occurred. As the referee was preparing to close the cage door, Ted DiBiase came out of the crowd and entered the ring. He said he'd been watching the two teams for weeks and The Office authorized him to make them an offer. All four men smiled and DiBiase had Virgil count out a wad of money. As Virgil was about to start handing out the money, DiBiase laughed and said The Office was only interested in three of them. DiBiase gestured toward Eddie Kingston and he and Virgil left the cage. Black, Jacobs, and Lee launched a brutal triple team attack. Jacobs bloodied Kingston with the spike and Lee nearly took his head off with a series of big boots. Tyler Black hit a Phoenix Splash off the top of the cage to end the attack. The three men left a bloody Eddie Kingston in the ring. The show went off the air with DiBiase and Virgil paying Black, Jacobs, and Lee.

next week:

• Rikidozan defends the ROV Grand Championship against Chuck Taylor
  
• Bryan Danielson vs. Chuck Taylor - King of Victory qualifier
  
• Curt Hennig vs. Masked Superstar II - King of Victory qualifier
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 188:
The Hangmen vs. The Heartbreak Express:
The Hangmen dominated the Express. Albright locked on the Crowbar but Sean made it to the ropes. Albright tagged in Pearce and Pearce got the win via a powerslam.

Frank Gotch vs. Timber:
Gotch destroyed Timber, getting a near fall with the Guillotine choke before locking on the Gotch Toe Hold for the win.

After the match, Ted DiBiase and Virgil came out to ringside. DiBiase said The Office liked Gotch's talent and offered him a contract. Gotch tore the contract in half and knocked Virgil senseless with a European Uppercut before tearing into DiBiase! Gotch locked DiBiase in the Gotch Toe Hold until the Masked Superstars made the save.

Jushin Liger vs. Dustin Lee:
Liger dominated Lee, hitting the Fisherman Buster for a near fall. Lee rolled out of the ring and Liger hit the Liger Dive for the count out win.

Rikidozan vs. Claudio Castagnoli - Ring of Victory Grand Championship:
Claudio couldn't make any headway against the Father of Puroresu. Rikidozan dropped Castagnoli with a piledriver and finished him off with the Thunderous Chops to retain the gold.

Bryan Danielson vs. Chuck Taylor - King of Victory Qualifier:
Danielson dominated Chuck Taylor, winning with two Cattle Mutiliations. Danielson is in the King of Victory tournament!

Curt Hennig (with Buddy Rose) vs. Masked Superstar II (with Masked Superstar):
Hennig and Superstar fought a back and forth match. The match spilled out of the ring. The Masked Superstars attempted to double team Hennig, earning a DQ in the process. Hennig is in the King of Victory tournament!

After the match, Rose and Hennig brawled with the Masked Superstars until the show went off the air.

next week:

• Brent Albight vs. Erick Stevens - King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Nigel McGuinness vs. Adam Pearce - King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Curt Hennig & Buddy Rose vs. The Masked Superstars
  

[jasonjaconetti]

Great stuff, as usual. Keep up the great feds.

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 189:
Thunder & Lightning vs. Delirious & Ultramantis Black:
Quackenbush dominated Black, scoring near falls with the tilt a whirl backbreaker and a Quackendriver II. Black made the hot tag to Delirious and Quack tagged in Liger. Liger destroyed Delirious, hitting two Fisherman Busters for the win.

A limo pulled up outside the arena and former ROV Grand Champion Rick Rude got out wearing a suit. Gary Michael Capetta tried to get an interview with Rude but Rude frowned and continued on his way into the arena.

Jim Londos vs. Brian Kendrick:
Kendrick started strong but Londos was too skillful for the youngster. Londos took him down with a headlock throw and scored the win with the Airplane Spin. After the match, Londos mimed the championship belt around his waist and talked trash on Rikidozan into the camera.

Rick Rude was shown taking a seat at ringside. Once again GMC tired to get an interview and was denied.

Paul London vs. Bruiser Brody:
London fought valiantly but Brody was too much for him. Brody got the win with two Jumping Knee Drops.

Brent Albright vs. Erick Stevens - King of Victory Qualifier:
Albright took Stevens apart, scoring near falls with the exploder and the half nelson suplex before getting the tap out victory via the crowbar. Albright is in the King of Victory tournament!

After the match, Ted DiBiase and Virgil came down to ringside. DiBiase said The Office had a deal for Albright. While Albright was distracted, Stevens recovered and gave him the Doctor Bomb. DiBiase laughed and patted Stevens on the back. Stevens left the ring with DiBiase and Virgil.

Nigel McGuinness vs. Adam Pearce - King of Victory Qualifier:
McGuinness dominated Pearce, winning with a Jawbreaker Lariat. McGuinness advances to the King of Victory tournament.

Curt Hennig & Buddy Rose vs. The Masked Superstars:
Rose started off with a bang, taking the fight to the Masked Superstar and scoring a near fall with the Bombs Away Knee Drop. The Masked Superstar took control and knocked Hennig off the apron. While the referee was keeping Hennig from entering the ring illegally, the Superstars worked Rose over with brutal double teams and threw him out to the floor. Masked Superstar hit a brutal neckbreaker on the concrete and Rose was unable to beat the count. The match went to the Masked Superstars to a chorus of boos.

After the match, The Masked Superstars were joined by Jim Londos and Erick Stevens. The four men beat down Hennig and Rose. Rick Rude rose from his seat and jumped the rail. Rude snatched the bell from ringside and entered the ring. The action stopped and Rude told Londos and Stevens to hold Hennig. Rude bounced off the ropes...





















... and blasted Londos with the ring bell! Rude smashed the bell into Stevens' head as well. The Masked Superstars forgot about Buddy Rose and turned their attention to Rick Rude. Rude and the Superstars had a standoff until Ted DiBiase entered the ring. The three heels advanced on Rude but Curt Hennig recovered enough to grab a chair from ringside and stand beside his friend. DiBiase smirked and ordered his men to retreat. The show went off the air with Rude and Hennig shaking hands in the ring.

next week:

• Chris Hero vs. Jimmy Jacobs in a King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Mike Quackenbush vs. Delirious in a King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Bruiser Brody & Necro Butcher vs. Paul London & Brian Kendrick for the Ring of Victory Tag Team titles!
  
• Plus a shocking announcement from Ted DiBiase regarding the future of Ring of Victory (PM me for the ROV Hotline report!)
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 190:
The show opened with Ted DiBiase announcing that Ring of Victory's fate will be decided in five weeks, the Sunday after episode 195. ROV will be hosting a PPV entitled END OF DAYS. There will be nine matches, ROV vs. The Office. If Ring of Victory wins at least five of the matches, they will be free to do business for another year. If they lose, ROV and the AWF will merge. Matches will be announced starting next week!

LarryLand vs. the Backseat Boys:
The Backseat Boys isolated Zbyszko and wore him down. Acid hit the Acid Bomb for a near fall and tagged in Kashmere. The Backseat Boys hit the Backseat Driver for another near fall. Acid and Zbyszko fought back and forth but Acid dropped him with a Yakuza kick and tagged in Kashmere. The Backseat Boys hit the T-Gimmick for the win.

Erick Stevens vs. Adam Pearce:
Pearce and Stevens were evenly matched and fought back and forth. Stevens scored a near fall with the single leg lift into the lariat. Pearce got to his feet and Stevens dropped him with the Doctor Bomb for the win.

Masked Superstar II vs. Drake Younger:
Younger attacked Superstar II at the opening bell and hit the Drake's Landing for a near fall. Younger busted two light tubes over Superstar's head but couldn't keep the big man down. Superstar made a comeback and clotheslined Younger out of his boots for a near fall. Younger kicked out but Superstar hoisted him up into a backbreaker for the submission victory.

After the match, Superstar pounded on Younger until Curt Hennig and Rick Rude made the save. Rude got on the mic and said DiBiase was going to ruin the wrestling business and that he and Hennig would stop The Office any way they could!

Nigel McGuinness vs. Jim Londos:
Londos and McGuinness fought back and forth. Londos whipped Nigel into the ropes but Nigel hit the Jawbreaker Lariat out of nowhere for a near fall. Londos staggered to his feet, only to be knocked out of his boots by a second Jawbreaker Lariat. Nigel covered Londos for the three count.

After the match, Londos got on the mic and said he liked Nigel's style. Nigel and Londos left the ring area together, much to the chagrin of the ROV crowd.

Chris Hero vs. Jimmy Jacobs:
Hero and Jacobs fought back and forth. Jacobs outwrestled Hero and locked on the End Time for the win. Jacobs is in the King of Victory tournament!

Mike Quackenbush vs. Delirious:
Quackenbush scored the first near fall of the match with the Quackendriver II. The match spilled out to the floor and Delirious took over. Delirious hit Chemical Imbalance #2 for a near fall. Quackenbush made a comeback and hit a crossbody from the top for the win. Quackenbush is in the King of Victory tournament!

Bruiser Brody & Necro Butcher vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London:
London & Kendrick put up a good fight but were no match for Butcher and Brody. Butcher took control after strangling Kendrick with barbed wire outside the ring and then locking on the Asiatic Spike submission. Kendrick managed to make the hot tag to London. After taking a beating, Butcher tagged in Brody. Brody and London fought back and forth. London got some momentum going and went to the top. London hit a flying crossbody but Brody rolled thru for a near fall. After battered London with boots to the face, Brody hit the Jumping Knee Drop to retain the gold.

next week:

• Rick Rude vs. Masked Superstar II
  
• Jushin Liger vs. Tyler Black - King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Frank Gotch vs. Brodie Lee - King of Victory Qualifier
  
• Bruiser Brody & Necro Butcher vs. The Hangmen - ROV Tag Team title match
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 191:
The show opened with the announcement of three matches signed for End of Days:

• Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  
• Rick Rude & Curt Hennig vs. The Masked Superstars
  
• Jimmy Jacobs & Brodie Lee vs. The ROV Tag Team champions
  

Brian Kendrick & Paul London vs. The Backseat Boys:
The two teams fought a fast-paced match, bringing the crowd to their feet. The end came when Trent Acid hit an Acid Bomb on London out of nowhere for the win.

Drake Younger vs. Nigel McGuinness:
Younger started strong but was out of McGuinness's league. Nigel scored a near fall with the Tower of London and finished Younger off with the London Dungeon.

After the match, Nigel got on the mic and predicted victory in the King of Victory tournament next week.

Rick Rude (with Curt Hennig) vs. Masked Superstar II (with the Masked Superstar):
Superstar dominated Rude early on, scoring two near falls with double arm suplexes. Rude seemed to be suffering from ring rust and had a hard time getting momentum going. The match went to the floor and Rude turned the tide with a low blow while the referee's back was turned, getting cheers from the ROV crowd. Rude finished Superstar off with a Rude Awakening for the win.

Security got between Hennig & Rude and the Masked Superstars post match to prevent a brawl.

Jushin Liger vs. Tyler Black - King of Victory Qualifier:
Black started strong and rocked Liger with a Superkick for a near fall. Liger fought back and knocked Black senseless with a Koppo kick. Liger went to the top but Black was ready and superplexed him to the mat. Black hit the Phoenix Splash for the win. Tyler Black is in the King of Victory tournament!

Frank Gotch vs. Brodie Lee - King of Victory Qualifier:
Lee bullied Gotch around the ring, using his size and power advantage. Gotch waited for Lee to make a mistake and took control after a missed turnbuckle charge. Gotch took the big man down with the rolling knee bar and finished him off with the Gotch Toe Hold. Frank Gotch is in the King of Victory tournament.

After the match, Gotch snatched the mic out of the announcer's hand and said next week would be the first nail in the coffin of the Office. Gotch said he would break the legs of every one of DiBiase's men he fought in the tournament, starting with Nigel!

Bruiser Brody & Necro Butcher vs. The Hangmen - ROV Tag Team championship:
As The Hangmen were coming down to ringside, Erick Stevens jumped out of the crowd and smashed Brent Albright's shoulder with a steel chair. Security escorted Stevens out of the building but the damage was done. Pearce kept his partner and took the fight to the ROV Tag Team champions single-handedly.

Pearce put up a good fight but was no match for the combined brutality of Brody and Butcher. Butcher wore Pearce down with the Asiatic Spike and Brody put him away with the Jumping Knee Drop to retain the titles.

next week - The King of Victory tournament!:

• Nigel McGuinness vs. Frank Gotch
  
• Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black
  
• Brent Albright vs. Mike Quackenbush
  
• Curt Hennig vs. Jimmy Jacobs
  

[Gunslinger]

ROV Battlefield:
Episode 192:
First Round:
Nigel McGuinness vs. Frank Gotch:
Nigel battered Gotch, taking the veteran by surprise. Nigel hit the Tower of London and it looked as if Gotch was in trouble. Nigel whipped Gotch to the ropes and Gotch took control, taking Nigel down. Second later, Gotch had Nigel in the Gotch Toe Hold. Nigel quicklly tapped out.

After the match, Gotch refused to release the hold and Ted DiBiase came down to ringside. Gotch broke off the attack and hit DiBiase with a plancha. Gotch and DiBiase brawled to the back.

Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black:
Danielson attacked Black before the bell and went after him like a shark. Danielson locked on the Cattle Mutilation twice but Black squirmed to the ropes. Danielson hit a big Missile Dropkick and Black rolled out of the ring. It looked as if Black was trying to regroup when Eddie Kingston leaped from the crowd and threw Black back into the ring! Danielson took advantage and locked on the Cattle Mutilation a second time for the win.

After the match, Kingston entered the ring and knocked Black out with the Spinning Backfist. Kingston got on the mic and said the Age of the Fall and the entire Office would be sorry they messed with Eddie Kingston!

Brent Albright vs. Mike Quackenbush:
Albright and Quackenbush fought a back and forth match. Quackenbush's agility gave Albright problems but the Shooter prevailed. Albright hit the 6-1-Knee for a near fall and dropped Quackenbush on his head with the half nelson suplex for the win.

As Albright was about to go back through the curtain, he was attacked by Erick Stevens. Stevens set up a table beside the ramp and was about to powerbomb Albright through it when Adam Pearce came from the back to save his fellow Hangman. Pearce and Stevens brawled until Stevens hit the low blow and powerbombed Pearce off the ramp through the table. EMT's arrived and stretchered Pearce out.

Curt Hennig vs. Jimmy Jacobs:
Jacobs fought hard but Hennig capitalized on his strength and agility advantage, throwing Jacobs all over the ring. Hennig hit the Standing Dropkick for a near fall and hit the Hennig Plex for the win.

Second Round:
Frank Gotch vs. Bryan Danielson:
Gotch and Danielson fought back and forth. Danielson was relentless, wearing Gotch down wtih two Cattle Mutilations and nearly knocking him unconscious with the Yakuza Kick. Danielson locked on the Triangle Choke but Gotch made it to the ropes. Danielson dragged Gotch into the center of the ring and got the tap out victory via a series of brutal MMA strikes.

Brent Albright vs. Curt Hennig:
Albright fought hard but Hennig wore him down with his superior agility. Hennig hit the HennigPlex but Albright kicked out. Hennig hit a second HennigPlex for the win.

Final:
Curt Hennig vs. Bryan Danielson:
Danielson quickly took Hennig to the mat. Before the opening minute was elapsed, Danielson locked on the Triangle Choke but Hennig made it to the ropes. Hennig tried to roll out of the ring but Danielson dragged him back to the middle and locked on the Triangle Choke a second time. Hennig taps! Bryan Danielson is the King of Victory!

next week:

• Chris Hero vs. Nigel McGuinness
  
• Bryan Danielson vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  
• Rick Rude, Curt Hennig, and Eddie Kingston vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Brodie Lee, and Tyler Black
  

[Gunslinger]

Full End of Days card announced!

• Chris Hero vs. Claudio Castagnoli
  
• Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. The Young Bucks
  
• Brent Albright vs. Erick Stevens
  
• Eddie Kingston vs. Tyler Black
  
• Bryan Danielson vs. Nigel McGuinness
  
• Curt Hennig & Rick Rude vs. The Masked Superstars
  
• Frank Gotch vs. Ted DiBiase
  
• Bruiser Brody & Necro Butcher vs. Brodie Lee & Jimmy Jacobs for the ROV Tag Team Titles
  
• Rikidozan vs. Jim Londos for the ROV Grand Championship
  

Can Ring of Victory win five or more matches or will it be absorbed into the AWF? Find out in just three weeks!