KrX 51: #duosduel
- Introduction -
Prodigy and Skinhead make their way to the ring to voice their frustration with being left out of the tournament. Skinhead rattles off the list of teams that have been included while Prodigy proclaims 'We're superior' after each one. The duo seem confused when they can only come up with seven teams, prompting them to openly question the commissioner's ability to count. Commissioner Euritar appears to introduce two men that have not previously appeared at the Crossroads, but will take part in the upcoming event. The intimidating entrance of the Road Warriors results in a hasty retreat by Superiority Complex. 'WHAT A RUSH!'
Top Contenders Tournament:
Brute and Massacre vs.
Rush and Turmoil Rush and Turmoil defeat Brute and Massacre via pinfall (snake eyes) when Turmoil pins Massacre with TRIPLE SUICIDE, a leap from the top turnbuckle into a suicide springboard senton. With no regard for his own welfare, Turmoil goes on a high risk offensive that quickly pays off. (Tokens: Turmoil 1 - Massacre 1)
Spike charges from the back and attacks Turmoil, delivering a Decapitator clothesline that sends him over the ringside barricade and into the crowd. Aethran Overmaster marches to the ring, leading to a staredown between him and Spike that gives Rush enough time to get his partner to safety. Security floods the area to prevent the situation from escalating further.
Top Contenders Tournament:
Animal Pack (Battering Ram & Incredible Badger) vs.
Desolation Factor (Rack & Ruin) w/ Magnus the Magnanimous
Desolation Factor defeats Animal Pack via pinfall when Ruin pins Incredible Badger with RACKED AND RUINED, a double Samoan drop from the bottom rope. A perfectly timed distraction by Magnus interrupts a near fall, buying his team enough time to make a comeback. (Tokens: Ruin 4)
Top Contenders Tournament:
AniMen Invasion (Antak & Minotaur) vs.
Thunder and Overkill AniMen Invasion defeats Thunder and Overkill via pinfall when Antak pins Overkill with ANIMEN FINISH, a charging gore by Minotaur into a crucifix pinning combination by Antak. The element of surprise enables the AniMen to capitalize on a blind tag and pull off a minor upset. (Tokens: Minotaur 1 - Overkill 1)
Top Contenders Tournament:
Rage and Paralyze vs.
Road Warriors (Animal & Hawk)
Rage and Paralyze defeat Road Warriors via submission (snake eyes) when Rage forces Hawk to tap out with ALL THE RAGE, a triangle choke. Arriving amidst plenty of fanfare, the Road Warriors turn out to be a disappointment. (Tokens: Animal 3, Hawk 3)
Still unable to believe they were not included in this event, Prodigy and Skinhead issue a challenge to the Road Warriors. Radiating arrogance, they promise to give up tag team competition if they lose.
- Titan Talk -
Nitro interviews The Amazing Mann, who has just been named number one contender for the KrX Advent title. His superb performance against AJ Styles during their Submission Only encounter on the previous show prompted the commissioner to grant him this title shot. Mann confirms that Chaos is probably the most impressive champion the Crossroads has ever witnessed. "That being said, he's going to need more than a glowing rock to defeat me. There isn't a hold in the universe that I can't escape and that includes the Bow of Defeat."
Top Contenders Tournament Semifinal:
Desolation Factor (Rack & Ruin) w/ Magnus the Magnanimous vs.
Rush and Turmoil Desolation Factor defeats Rush and Turmoil via pinfall when Rack pins Turmoil with RACKED AND RUINED, a double Samoan drop from the bottom rope. The earlier altercation with Spike took its toll on Turmoil and a preemptive strike by Rack and Ruin leads to an easy victory. (Tokens: n/a)
Top Contenders Tournament Semifinal:
AniMen Invasion (Antak & Minotaur) vs.
Rage and Paralyze AniMen Invasion defeats Rage and Paralyze via pinfall when Minotaur pins Rage with MINOTAUR'S CHARGE, a corner-to-corner running gore. Antak endures lots of punishment, but makes the hot tag. Minotaur takes out both Gladiators to carry his team into the final. (Tokens: Antak 3 - Rage 1)
- Next Episode -
The crowd will be treated to a preview of the upcoming KrX Advent title match, as The Amazing Mann teams up with Tauran to face Chaos and the newest addition to the Axis of Power, Avarice.
The Road Warriors have accepted the challenge made by Superiority Complex. If Superiority Complex lose the match, they have agreed to disband and no longer participate in tag team competition. Rumors backstage indicate that Mesmer is not pleased with the initial showing of the Road Warriors.
Killer Queen's bodyguard, Manslaughter, squares off against Sinful. The vampire was unsuccessful in her debut when she challenged Queen for the KrX Horizon title.
Blade meets the powerhouse of CTA-102, Tanck. This will be Tanck's first singles match since his appearance in the KrX Horizon Championship round robin series. The commissioner states that no one will be permitted at ringside and that if anyone from the Cure makes an appearance, they will be suspended indefinitely.
A special announcement from Mesmer involving some of the competitors who have been exiled from the Crossroads.
Top Contenders Tournament Final:
AniMen Invasion (Antak & Minotaur) vs.
Desolation Factor (Rack & Ruin) w/ Magnus the Magnanimous
Desolation Factor defeats AniMen Invasion via pinfall when Rack pins Minotaur with RACKED AND RUINED, a double Samoan drop from the bottom rope. Although they started slow, Rack and Ruin gradually gained momentum throughout the course of the entire tournament, earning their place as number one contenders for the KrX Binary title. (Tokens: Rack 1, Ruin 3 - Antak 3, Minotaur 1)
