Post by Slymm on Jun 6, 2021 14:26:44 GMT -5
Promoter Notes - This is a one-off event that I've doctored up to make feel like a continuous promotion (which maybe one day there will be). Numbers in ** indicate fatigue tokens, while numbers in red indicates the wrestler was bleeding.
BEST OF THE INDIES 2021 - THE TOURNAMENT
Live on iPPV - The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida
The opening video showcased all 8 wrestlers in the tournament (Calvin Tankman, Chris Masters, Jordan Oliver, KTB, Lee Moriarty, Madman Fulton, Shane Mercer and Tony Deppen)... The broadcast team of Ian Riccaboni and Delirious checked in on commentary but were interrupted by Taz, who on behalf of Ricky Starks, came out and laid down a challenge to anybody in the back for later tonight...
1. First Round: Calvin Tankman *3* def Jordan Oliver *5* with the TANKMAN DRIVER in 10:15
a video package highlighted Ironbeast and included comments from both tag team partners...
2. First Round: Shane Mercer *2* def KTB *4* after MOONSAULTNBATTERY in 9:32
Mercer & KTB's post match embrace was interrupted by The Briscoes who cut a promo on them from the entrance ramp...
3. First Round: Lee Moriarty *2* def Madman Fulton *6* (w/Ace Austin) with JOINT CUSTODY in 14:28
Amber Gertner announced backstage she got word that Ricky Starks challenge from earlier tonight has been accepted, but by whom?... Riccaboni & Delirious discuss the tournament brackets as we head into the final First Round match...
4. First Round: Chris Masters *1* def Tony Deppen *3* with the MASTERLOCK in 9:28
Going into intermission, Masters cut a vain, post match promo...
Larry Legend welcomed fans back from intermission and was joined by matchmaker Dave Marquez who discussed the recent actions of The Hart Dynasty. Marquez called David Hart Smith & Brian Pillman Jr. to the ring. Smith & Pillman gloated about putting Tom Lawlor out of action which drew jeers from the crowd. Marquez responded by saying upon Lawlor's return from injury, there will be an I Quit Cage match and he was leaving it up to Smith and Pillman to decide amongst themselves who would be Filthy Tom's opponent! They looked none too pleased with the announcement...
5. Semifinals: Calvin Tankman *0* def Shane Mercer *3* with the TANKMAN DRIVER in 4:57
A replay showed the devastating finish as Delirious wondered aloud "who will be able to stop the Tank?"...
A video recapped the Dave Marquez announcement regarding the Hart Dynasty and Tom Lawlor situation… Backstage, Amber Gertner interviewed Lee Moriarty who said if Madman Fulton wanted to go one more time, he knew where to find him. Ace Austin suddenly showed up talking smack and slapped the sh!t out of Moriarty before cowardly running away. Moriarty was heated as he held his cheek on his way to the ring...
6. Semifinals: Lee Moriarty *0* def Chris Masters *5* after the TAIGADRIVER X in 8:42
After the match, a bloody-nosed and unhappy Masters threatened to put Bryce Remsburg, the timekeeper and anyone else around ringside in the Masterlock, but fortunately other officials stepped in and ordered him to the back...
Ricky Starks, accompanied by Taz made his way to the ring and awaited his unknown opponent... An on screen graphic was shown as Riccaboni announced the next big iPPV will emanate from Orlando, FL at the Armory... John Morrison made his entrance to everyone in the building's surprise, including referee Xavier Franklin! The fans chanted, "Holy shit, holy shit!...
7. Special Challenge: John Morrison *3* def Ricky Starks *4* (w/Taz) with STARSHIP PAIN in 8:54
Riccaboni & Delirious recapped the tournament and the paths both Tankman and Moriarty took to reach the finals... Larry Legend handled the ring introductions…
8. Finals: Calvin Tankman *5* def Lee Moriarty *3* with a moonsault in 18:39
After Todd Sinclair raised Tankman's hand in victory and he climbed the turnbuckle to celebrate, Moriarty was pulled from the ring by Madman Fulton and Ace Austin. Tankman caught wind of the double team and went to Moriarty's aid. The two fan favorites were able to turn the tide and send Fulton & Austin packing, before eventually shaking hands. As a show of respect, Moriarty left the ring to Tankman who basked in the fans adulation to close the show.
BEST OF THE INDIES 2021 WINNER - CALVIN TANKMAN
BEST OF THE INDIES 2021 - THE TOURNAMENT
Live on iPPV - The Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida
The opening video showcased all 8 wrestlers in the tournament (Calvin Tankman, Chris Masters, Jordan Oliver, KTB, Lee Moriarty, Madman Fulton, Shane Mercer and Tony Deppen)... The broadcast team of Ian Riccaboni and Delirious checked in on commentary but were interrupted by Taz, who on behalf of Ricky Starks, came out and laid down a challenge to anybody in the back for later tonight...
1. First Round: Calvin Tankman *3* def Jordan Oliver *5* with the TANKMAN DRIVER in 10:15
a video package highlighted Ironbeast and included comments from both tag team partners...
2. First Round: Shane Mercer *2* def KTB *4* after MOONSAULTNBATTERY in 9:32
Mercer & KTB's post match embrace was interrupted by The Briscoes who cut a promo on them from the entrance ramp...
3. First Round: Lee Moriarty *2* def Madman Fulton *6* (w/Ace Austin) with JOINT CUSTODY in 14:28
Amber Gertner announced backstage she got word that Ricky Starks challenge from earlier tonight has been accepted, but by whom?... Riccaboni & Delirious discuss the tournament brackets as we head into the final First Round match...
4. First Round: Chris Masters *1* def Tony Deppen *3* with the MASTERLOCK in 9:28
Going into intermission, Masters cut a vain, post match promo...
Larry Legend welcomed fans back from intermission and was joined by matchmaker Dave Marquez who discussed the recent actions of The Hart Dynasty. Marquez called David Hart Smith & Brian Pillman Jr. to the ring. Smith & Pillman gloated about putting Tom Lawlor out of action which drew jeers from the crowd. Marquez responded by saying upon Lawlor's return from injury, there will be an I Quit Cage match and he was leaving it up to Smith and Pillman to decide amongst themselves who would be Filthy Tom's opponent! They looked none too pleased with the announcement...
5. Semifinals: Calvin Tankman *0* def Shane Mercer *3* with the TANKMAN DRIVER in 4:57
A replay showed the devastating finish as Delirious wondered aloud "who will be able to stop the Tank?"...
A video recapped the Dave Marquez announcement regarding the Hart Dynasty and Tom Lawlor situation… Backstage, Amber Gertner interviewed Lee Moriarty who said if Madman Fulton wanted to go one more time, he knew where to find him. Ace Austin suddenly showed up talking smack and slapped the sh!t out of Moriarty before cowardly running away. Moriarty was heated as he held his cheek on his way to the ring...
6. Semifinals: Lee Moriarty *0* def Chris Masters *5* after the TAIGADRIVER X in 8:42
After the match, a bloody-nosed and unhappy Masters threatened to put Bryce Remsburg, the timekeeper and anyone else around ringside in the Masterlock, but fortunately other officials stepped in and ordered him to the back...
Ricky Starks, accompanied by Taz made his way to the ring and awaited his unknown opponent... An on screen graphic was shown as Riccaboni announced the next big iPPV will emanate from Orlando, FL at the Armory... John Morrison made his entrance to everyone in the building's surprise, including referee Xavier Franklin! The fans chanted, "Holy shit, holy shit!...
7. Special Challenge: John Morrison *3* def Ricky Starks *4* (w/Taz) with STARSHIP PAIN in 8:54
Riccaboni & Delirious recapped the tournament and the paths both Tankman and Moriarty took to reach the finals... Larry Legend handled the ring introductions…
8. Finals: Calvin Tankman *5* def Lee Moriarty *3* with a moonsault in 18:39
After Todd Sinclair raised Tankman's hand in victory and he climbed the turnbuckle to celebrate, Moriarty was pulled from the ring by Madman Fulton and Ace Austin. Tankman caught wind of the double team and went to Moriarty's aid. The two fan favorites were able to turn the tide and send Fulton & Austin packing, before eventually shaking hands. As a show of respect, Moriarty left the ring to Tankman who basked in the fans adulation to close the show.
BEST OF THE INDIES 2021 WINNER - CALVIN TANKMAN
