GWF Early Classics #1
Deimos Intergalactic Arena
Sept. 3, 2074[/center]
The newly formed Galaxian Wrestling Federation gave its fans a 16-man single elimination tournament for the heavyweight title in its first ever show. The word upsets would best describe the outcome of the matches.
Before the matches took place, Omega and Morpheus addressed the card. Omega talked about his hope that wrestling would help release the galaxies hostilities and lessen war across the cosmos. Morpheus said the fans will get the best wrestling action anyone has ever seen. They were interrupted by Blacklash and Bullwhip. The two bullies said they were here to take over by beating everyone that tried to stop them.
GWF HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
Round 1
Moonstrike def. Solar Flare
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Tag team partners squared off in the opening match of the night. Moonstrike dominated from the outset. A super kick and missile dropkick got him a two-count, and another super kick for another nearfall. The Paladin Drop ended the match and Moonstrike advanced.
Blacklash def. Omega
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There was bad blood going into this one before the two combatants entered the ring. Blacklash took over with straight brawling tactics while Omega tried to wrestle. Blacklash suckered Omega out on the floor and then hit the Dorado Sundown. A tombstone and clothesline in the corner got two more near falls, then Blacklash landed his finisher again and pinned Omega.
K.O. Keller def. Jammer by D.Q.
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K.O. Keller caught a spinebuster for a two-count on Jammer right at the start. Jammer took over when the match spilled to the floor. Jammer's Bad Night almost got him the win. Keller fought back but Jammer retreated again to the outside. Keller survived the Bad Night again and Jammer was finally disqualified for fighting on the floor.
Commander Sam def. Torpor
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Sam went right to work against his top enemy. His Star Spangled Banner nearly got the win in the early stages. Torpor countered and almost won with the Cygnus Air Raid - twice. Torpor hit Sam with repeated suplexes and DDTs but couldn't get the pin. Sam hit his finisher again to reach the quarterfinals.
Trotarus def. Torin Caelum
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Torin Caelum started the match with Trotarus on the mat. Trotarus' spinebuster almost won the match two times in a row. Caelum avoided being counted out of the ring. Trotarus nearly won again after Caelum hit the turnbuckle. The Mensan Lock was applied twice to give Trotarus the victory.
Santon def. Blood
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Santon outmaneuvered Blood off the ropes and the Headbangers Ball got him a two-count. A spike piledriver almost won it after that. The two battled outside the ring and Blood kept from getting counted out. Santon nailed Blood with a skullcrusher off the ropes for the pin.
Bullwhip def. Screw
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Screw overpowered Bullwhip on every occasion but was unable to put him away. Bullwhip took a beating but kept fighting back. Press slams and clotheslines by Screw was not enough for a three-count. A pair of 12 O'Clock High finishers by Bullwhip moved him to the quarterfinals.
Morpheus def. Ricken Prince
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Morpheus blasted the Prince with the Natural Disaster and then a quick Trip to Hades won the match for him.
Quarterfinals
Moonstrike def. Blacklash
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Moonstrike hit the Titan Drop for a near fall. A missile dropkick and the Paladin Drop quickly finished Blacklash.
K.O. Keller def. Commander Sam
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This was a back-and-forth match. Keller used the heart punch and sent Sam to the floor. Sam survived the K.O. 10 Count once, but not twice and Keller advanced.
Santon the Loner def. Trotarus
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Santon got out of the way and scored a two-count after Trotarus smashed into the turnbuckle.. An atomic drop and neckbreaker almost brought Santon the win. A spike piledriver then pinned Trotarus.
Bullwhip def. Morpheus
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This was a grueling encounter with Morpheus trying to make up for his partner Omega losing to Blacklash. Bullwhip withstood a series of moves and went to the outside. Bullwhip then took over and picked up a couple near falls on Morpheus. Bullwhip used the 12 O'Clock High four times but couldn't pin Morpheus. Morpheus avoided being counted out and finally lost after Bullwhip's finisher one more time.
Semi-Finals
K.O. Keller def. Moonstrike by D.Q.
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Moonstrike's speed gave him the upper hand to start and Keller kicked out after a superkick and a Titan Drop. Moonstrike kept up the pressure with a super kick and the Paladin Drop. He got a little over zealous and disqualified outside the ring.
Bullwhip def. Santon the Loner
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A neck vice and backbreaker by Bullwhip got him a two-count on Santon. Bullwhip maintained his dominance and won after a pair of 12 O'clock Highs.
Non-Tournament Match
Cordsar def. Thetis
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Cordsar was upset at the Mensans only being allowed one entrant to the title tournament. He signed a match against one half of the Cross Currents Thetis. It was all Cordsar for a long time. Thetis hung around though and had his chance at taking the match. Cordsar turned things around again and Thetis had to fight off the figure four. Cordsar went back to his finisher and eventually Thetis had to give it up.
Finals
Best 2/3 Falls
K.O. Keller def. Bullwhip, 2-0
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After both men went down, Bullwhip nearly took a fall with a power bomb and his finisher. Keller's Flury put Bullwhip down and then the heart punch. A flying knee beat Bullwhip for the first fall. Keller then used the figure four to finish off Bullwhip and become the first ever GWF heavyweight champion!
