Hammerlock TV
Episode #2
Broxbourne Civic Hall
Your commentary team is Adam Wheeler and Chris Freeman.
The show opens with a video package recapping the outcomes of the first round of
Heavyweight Championship tournament matches. In the arena, “Hey Man Nice Shot”
by Filter hits and a solemn looking "Shotgun" Steve Bailey made his way out to
provide colour-commentary on the pending Group A tournament match. Of course,
Bailey had to withdraw from the tournament due to a back injury at the hands of
Byson in round 1, leaving Group A with only three wrestlers for the duration of
the group stage. Wheeler and Freeman questioned Bailey about why he was out
there, but Bailey refused to answer and remain stone-faced. Byson then made his
way out for his match and headed for the announcers' table. Byson beat his chest
and yelled, bringing Steve Bailey to his feet. Referees and road agents quickly
arrived on the scene to prevent any physicality, much to the chagrin of the fans
in attendance. Bailey returned to his seat without ever taking his eyes off
Byson. If Midnight Blue can pick up the win here, he'll advance to the next
stage of the tournament.
[NWA-UK Hammerlock Heavyweight Title Tournament Group A, Round 2]:
Midnight Blue and Byson battled to a draw in 0:15:00.
Rating: ** 1/2
Match analysis:
Byson took control of this bout early, but stopped his momentum to briefly to
spit at Steve Bailey at ringside. Bailey immediately left the commentary table
and tripped Byson as he came off the ropes. The referee could have easily called
for the bell, but showed leniency in such an important match-up as Midnight Blue
scored with a spinebuster slam and a hard lariat for a near fall. Byson
surprised Blue with a vicious power bomb, but was denied victory as Blue
desperately draped a leg over the bottom rope. A facerake swung the advantage
back in Blue's favour, but Byson was able to kick out of a jack-knife power bomb
and a nice German suplex. As Serenity, one of Blue's co-stars, distracted the
official, Steve Bailey threw the ring bell to Midnight Blue. Ever the
opportunist, Blue cracked it against Byson's skull and covered, but Byson kicked
out at the last second! Scottie Hero, the other participant in Group A, then
made his way out to ringside and confronted Bailey about his actions in the
contest. Midnight Blue was distracted by the argument at ringside, allowing
Byson to back suplex him twice and connect with a double underhook suplex. Blue
wasn't finished though and attempted his Blue Light Special, a Northern Lights
Bomb, but he couldn't get Byson up for it. The time limit ran out soon after,
leaving both men with a point apiece. This was good news to Midnight Blue, as
with Bailey withdrawing from the tournament he becomes the first man to advance
to the second round, no matter what the outcome is of next week’s match.
After the bell, Byson grabbed a chair and cracked it across Scottie Hero's back.
Hero went down hard as Bailey attempted to make the save. Bailey pounded away at
Byson with right hands, but Byson drove him back-first into the ring apron,
possibly causing further damage to Bailey's back. Shotgun writhed around on the
mats at ringside in agony, while Byson stood over the broken bodies of both men
and beat his chest victoriously. Next week on Hammerlock TV will feature Byson
going up against Scottie Hero, with the winner assured of a place in the next
round!
***Commercial break***
Our next bout on Hammerlock TV featured two men not involved in the tournament
and who didn't appear too happy about it last week. First out is M.J., a fitness
trainer from Telford who boasts an impressive muscular physique. He has a very
powerful and destructive arsenal of moves which includes the spinning
backbreaker, the front-layout suplex and the Soviet suplex. His opponent is "The
Air Devil" Martyn Sullivan, who used to be one half of the punk rock loving,
high flying, charismatic former NWA-UK World Tag Team Champions known as the
Punk Junkies with partner Twitch. When Twitch decided to leave Hammerlock in
late August 2001, Sullivan decided to revert to the singles ranks. His reckless
style in the ring proves that he has no regard for his own well-being as he
utilises moves such as the slingshot ropeflip moonsault, spinning headscissors
and several planchas. Sullivan is perhaps the most promising high-flyer in
Hammerlock.
Martyn Sullivan pinned M.J. with the Flying Headbutt in 0:09:49.
Rating: ** 1/2
Match analysis:
This was a solid encounter between two superstars who are desperate for
recognition from Hammerlock management. After dominating most of the near
ten-minute bout, M.J. missed a flying clothesline. It would prove costly as
Sullivan planted M.J. with a power bomb and then utilised a beautiful flying
headbutt for the victory.
The Hammerlock Heavyweight Title Tournament continues after this short break!
***Commercial break***
Cuthbert D. Fharquar, £500 poorer after brutalising a referee last week, really
needs a victory here against Junior Jones as a result of his time limit draw
with Bryan Campbell. But a win in this one is much more important to Jones
because if were to lose it would be his second in the group and he would have no
chance of advancing to the second stage. These two men know each other extremely
well, as their paths crossed in a bitter feud back in 2001.
[NWA-UK Hammerlock Heavyweight Title Tournament Group B, Round 2]:
Cuthbert D. Fharquar defeated Junior Jones when Junior Jones passed out in
the Stretch Plum in 0:04:43.
Rating: ***
Match analysis:
Junior Jones went for the win straight away, taking Fharquar down with a DDT
immediately for a near fall. Fharquar soon turned the tide after surviving
Jones' initial flurry of offence and almost had his hand raised after a very
nice dragon suplex. Fharquar then locked on the Stretch Plum and although Jones
fought it gallantly, he had no choice but to tap out, leaving the aristocrat
undefeated and top of Group B.
***Commercial break***
Next up is The Punisher, who looked very impressive last week as he destroyed
Junior Jones. He would advance to the second stage with a win here, but that is
most definitely not a given against "The Blue Chipper" Bryan Campbell. Campbell
was perhaps a bit lucky to pick up a point last week, as he tasted Cuthbert
Fharquar's Silver Spoon finisher just as the time limit expired. He'll need to
get back in the game here on Hammerlock TV tonight.
[NWA-UK Hammerlock Heavyweight Title Tournament Group B, Round 2]:
Bryan Campbell pinned The Punisher with the Chip Off The Old Block in 0:10:52.
Rating: ***
Match analysis:
Bryan Campbell wrestled an extremely intelligent match here, working over the
legs of his much stronger and bigger opponent and applying an Indian deathlock.
The Punisher tried turning it into slugfest and there was only one winner in
that situation, as he almost broke Campbell in half with a devastating spear.
Later, Campbell was able to lock on an achilles tendon hold. The Punisher
escaped the hold but it had visibly taken its toll, as Campbell capitalised with
his Chip Off The Old Block flying side kick for the three count! Campbell had
made his father proud with a very accomplished performance.
Circuit information:
Steve Bailey has been banned from ringside for the Scottie Hero vs. Byson match
next week. If he violates this ruling he will be suspended.
Group standings after round 2:
Group A:
Midnight Blue 2
Scottie Hero 1
Byson 1
Group B:
Cuthbert D. Fharquar 4
Bryan Campbell 3
The Punisher 3
Junior Jones 0
Groups A and B are tighter than ever. If either Hero or Byson win next week,
they'll advance to stage two along with Midnight Blue. However, should it end in
a draw, then all three men left in the group will have two points each!
Cuthbert Fharquar is at the top of Group B along with Bryan Campbell, both men
have four points. The Punisher is third with three points, whilst Junior Jones
does not have any points and is eliminated from the tournament. Fharquar faces
The Punisher next week with the winner going through; Bryan Campbell, as good as
advanced, will go up against Junior Jones and a victory will see the Blue
Chipper through to stage two.
Join us this week for Saturday Fight Night, where we will witness round two of
Groups C and D! Till then, so long everybody!!!