Post by V-K on Aug 21, 2006 3:20:57 GMT -5
Commercial Break:
The interval went ahead and merchandise for the tournament sold pretty well. The merchandise included some of the federations which were being represented in this tournament, all wrestlers which were participating in this tournament and not forgetting official Ringmaster Tournament accessories also! It may have been a break, but nobody treated it that way as fans rushed over to get autographs off some of the superstars which have been eliminated from the tournament in the first round. James Maclin and Bryan-Smith Harmon were two people fans seemed to keen to get an autograph from and not forgetting the now retired superstar Mr. Cool It. Fan gave him a sweet farewell on the way out. Core Wrestling had a stand also selling tickets to their next show and selling merchandise while at it.
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Backstage Promo:
The audience had again seated when hearing about the show about to begin again. The small titan-tron the Ringmaster Tournament has with them lights up to show The Icon backstage with a Ringmaster Interviewer. They instantly boo after seeing him and witnessing what he did to Zak earlier tonight but The Icon doesn't seem to care one bit.
The interviewer asked the obvious question of what everyone wanted to know. Why? The Icon evilly laughed to himself a bit before replying how back in DCW, Zak was always the icon of the company yet he is the real icon on the show. Zak use to have all the fame and use to be on top of everything, but this is one thing he is not on top of. The crowd boo even louder from his excuses. The Icon finishes be saying that he is the real icon and he is now going out there to prove it. He begins walking to his next match only to find out that his match isn't next...
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Backstage Promo:
Stood backstage are Ringmaster Tournament officials discussing what they could do about the situation of Icon's cheating earlier on a tournament favourite Zak Phenom eliminating him in the first-round due to attacking him during the match. After the discussion one man came forward and began speaking towards the camera which pointed towards him. He told everyone that The Icon's match will be against John Pariah later on tonight and instead Simon Cagero will face Tyler Cross next. This has been made because after Zak Phenom is feeling a little better, he will be allowed to come to ringside and take a seat to watch The Icon wrestle in the final match of the quarter-finals. They have also told officials and fans alike that they cannot control Zak Phenom's actions during the match and what will be, will be... The crowd seemed to love this but you can only imagine that The Icon won't be very happy...
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Quarter-Final: Match Nine:
Simon Cagero Vs. Tyler Cross
The two men stood in the ring, the crowd still a bit baffled as to why these two are going at it instead of Icon in this match but they didn't seem to care, they just wanted to see some great wrestling from both of these two top stars. The two locked up and Simon sent Tyler down into a headlock but with the energy running around in this youngsters body, he struggled out of it and got back to his feet quickly. Simon came running into the arms of Tyler who belly-to-belly suplexed him into the turnbuckle where he then began hitting kicks and punches at him! One punch missed and Simon turned around him hitting a snap German suplex over his head into a pin but the ref was to slow getting down that Tyler kicked out. The two got back to their feet again and again they were in square one, just staring at one another looking to get this match on again. We could tell this would be a pretty technical match.
Simon ran wildly allowing Tyler to keep him cool and drop to the mat where he hit a drop toe hold letting Simon's neck hit the middle rope and just letting him lay there! Tyler bounced into the ropes and jumped up into the air sitting on Simon's neck with huge force letting the rope dig deep into his neck! He held his neck but couldn't get the chance to rest as Tyler got up and hit a DDT to the mat! Simon did not look his normal good self. Tyler looked in total control at this stage when getting Simon to his feet again and again hitting some huge moves really taking its toile on Simon's back! Simon looked to be struggling and from what we had seen in his ULW wrestling, is a very rare sight as this Tyler Cross continued to give him the fight!
Simon tried his best to get to his feet while Tyler just stood their waiting for him. Simon finally got to his feet and turned around still dazed only to get a huge smash into the face from a Crossroads superkick! Simon looked out of it but instead of going for the pin, Tyler wanted to finish the match with his beautifully executed Crosstown Splash which he hit with perfection! He got the easy three count and was on his way to the semi-finals!
Winner: Tyler Cross via pinfall 6:32
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Backstage Promo:
Another wrestler who goes by the name of Spide'a was stood backstage watching the action we see before us. A Ringmaster Interviewer came up to him to get a few words on what he is doing here and why he isn't apart of the action. He was more than willing to speak. He told everyone that the Ringmaster officials would not allow him to wrestle due to them being fully booked but he still demanded to wrestle. He said he was watching out for these guys to get a little taste for next year. Could we see Spide'a in the Ringmaster Tournament next year? We'll one day see but for now, he sits on the sidelines watching and just thinking to himself 'what if' he was in this tournament this year...
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Quarter Final: Match Ten:
Big D Vs. Ash
Ash hadn't fully recovered from not only his match, but the attack he received earlier from Bryan-Smith Harmon. Big D only had one thing on his mind, to take advantage of this. They locked up and Big D quickly backed Ash into the corner where he looked to tire him early by hitting kicks to the stomach making Ash's recovery become that much harder. Once stopping, he allowed Ash to come out of the corner and walk slowly back into the middle of the ring only for him to move around him and begin applying a sleeper hold! Big D's intelligence was great, this was the perfect move to make Ash that much more tired. It seemed to be working also, Ash fell to floor and Big D had the hold locked in tightly making sure Ash couldn't go anyway. Soon, Ash fell to sleep allowing the ref to raise the arm for the first time. It dropped. He raised Ash's arm the second time and again it dropped. The crowd were really getting behind Ash, clapping away to him supporting him as much as they can. The last thing they want is to see last years winner go out so early into the match! The ref raises Ash's arm and just before it hits the ground, Ash comes back to life waving his arm in the air hyping the crowd up while doing so!
After a bit of trouble, Ash does manage to get to his feet hitting elbows into the stomach of Big D! Big D finally released the hold as Ash began hitting lefts and rights backing him into the corner and when in the corner, he began with the kicks sending him right down to the floor! Ash then picked Big D up and throws him across to the other side of the ring making Big D smash into the other turnbuckle! Ash runs but Big D raises an elbow catching Ash by surprise and making him hold his face while taking a couple of steps back! Big D sees he is hurt so tries to take advantage by running at him but Ash has recovered and picks him up, spins him around hitting a huge sidewalk slam! The two just lay there on the floor in complete exhaustion, nobody moves and the ref began to count to ten slowly.
No man looks to move, the ref gets to five and there is still no sign of movement as the crowd begin getting into the match again clapping away trying to kick in the adrenaline for the two wrestlers inside the ring and help them get back to their feet. On the number seven, it seemed to have worked as signs of life began to show! Both wrestlers grabbed the ropes opposite to each other to help themselves up and before the ref could shout out number nine, they were both up, waking into the middle and trading punch after punch on one another giving the crowd something to scream about! After a while Ash looked like he was about to take this match into his hands when Bryan-Smith Harmon came running down to the ring with powder in hand and a huge smirk on his face as the crowd cheered this young individual on! Ash pushed Big D away and ran forward, Bryan jumped onto the apron and Ash swung a right hand but completely missed as Bryan ducked! He got back up and then smashed a right hand into Ash's face allowing the powder to just explode all on him blinding his eyes! Amazingly the ref allowed this match to carry on due to learning how Ash did the same thing to him earlier!
Ash turned around not knowing where Big D was but soon learnt he was in front of him when pulling him down and applying the Big D Lock! Ash screamed in pain but couldn't reach and of the ropes to break the submission up because of not knowing where he was! After a few more moments, Ash had no choice but to tap from the agonizing pain! Big D had won the match and has made it to the semi-finals!
Winner: Big D via pinfall 14:46
Big D was more than pleased with getting this far and went backstage a happy man allowing the crowd to cheer him on! Last years Ringmaster Champion is out of the tournament! He may have only lost in a way he did not want, but things back fire as Ash has learnt tonight...
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Quarter Final: Match Eleven:
Jeff X Vs. Kronik
Kronik looked absolutely huge stood next to Jeff X when standing in the middle of the ring just looking at each other. Jeff X seemed brave, he didn't look up at Kronik in fear, but more in determination then anything. Jeff X wanted to begin the match with a friendly handshake but Kronik doesn't play by those rules, and instead grabbed him by the head and smashed him with a thunderous headbutt to start the match off. Jeff X got straight back up and Kronik hit another one again hitting Jeff X to the floor! Kronik then picked Jeff up and threw him through the middle ropes and straight into the steel barrier on the outside! Kronik was in no mood to be messed with which can we can tell, the ref argues to Kronik telling him to keep the match inside the ring but keeps his distance feared by this giant. Kronik steps over the top rope and then jumps down but only to get a surprise from Jeff X with a running knee to the gut! Kronik bent down and Jeff X began whacking shots on Kronik's huge back making him go down to one knee. Jeff X took a couple of paces back and held his arms up in the air as the crowd watched him run forward and hit a dropkick to Kronik's head making it smash right onto the apron of the ring! That's enough to give anyone a headache!
The ref didn't want this match to end on count-out to refused to count and instead tried his best to get the two back in the ring but knew it would now be difficult from Kronik suffering from a very hurt head! The sound of Kronik's head hitting the ring apron brought shivers down the spine of many audience members! The ref hopped out of the ring and ordered Jeff X to get back into the ring. He listened to the ref and picked Kronik up and rolled him into the ring. He then got back in himself as did the ref! Kronik still looked hurt from that devastating dropkick to the head so Jeff decided to go for the pin! He realized Kronik wasn't out of it however when he kicked out on one and absolutely lifted Jeff X up and pumped him high up into the air! A clear kickout it was! Jeff landed on his stomach hard but still managed to get back up to his feet and continue with the match with no stops! Jeff came running at Kronik who was back up on his feet but Kronik planted a quick piledriver while Jeff was coming at him to slow the match back down! The crowd gasped from the impact of Jeff's head on the mat!
Kronik looked in total control, no problems at all when picking Jeff X up and placing him against the turnbuckle upside down when beginning to hit kicks the chest! The ref tried his best to get Kronik off of Jeff but was feared by this huge man! Kronik hit one more huge kick just letting Jeff fall off from the force and just crash onto the floor! The crowd began getting behind Jeff when clapping away to encourage him! Kronik didn't like this one bit so began the beating on Jeff that much harder sending him down right to the mat and began going a little over the top on the punches, the crowd wasn't happy! Kronik snapped and left Jeff X in the middle of the ring hurt as Kronik made his way over to the turnbuckle to do something insane. He began climbing it hyping the crowd up while doing so as we watch this huge seven footer stand up high! Suddenly Jeff X gets a huge burst of energy where he jumps to his feet and runs over to the turnbuckle, climbing it in a fast speed and grabbing Kronik by the neck! The audience go mental when Kronik tries to push Jeff away but Jeff takes him with him from the top rope nailing the X-Crusher! Kronik looked out of coal and Jeff looked exactly the same as the two just lay there in the ring hurt and bruised! The ref began the ten count, if Jeff X only had enough energy to move, he could pin and win this match right here!
The crowd were still couldn't believe the move Jeff X had just pulled off while trying to encourage him to get up! The ref shouted seven and Jeff began showing signs of life! He tried pulling himself towards Kronik with every last bit of energy he had left! He then put his arm over him when the ref shouted nine and the pin was on! 1...2...3! Kronik kicked out but it was too late! Jeff X had won the match in a great fashion!
Winner: Jeff X via pinfall 11:01
After the match, the two didn't move in the ring and was quite a while until they recovered and then went backstage... Could this be bad news in terms of fatigue and endurance for Jeff X in the semi-finals?
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Backstage Promo:
The Ringmaster Interviewer wanted further words with The Icon on what he thoughts about the managements decision in this tournament and being placed into this match where Zak Phenom sits at ringside with the ref allowing for his own actions to be safe. He was moved match from allegations about him and Simon working together in the first round which may not be true, but they wanted punishment! The Icon announced that the tourny can allow anyone they like to come out, there is only one icon and that is him. That was all he had to say, and then he went onto his next match where he only looks for victory... The Icon was the last chance the Dark Carnival Wrestling had at bringing the Ringmaster Cup back home.
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Quarter Final: Match Twelve:
The Icon Vs. John Pariah
The Icon and John Pariah stood inside the ring just about ready to get on with the match when Zak Phenom's music hits and the crowd jump to their feet going crazy! He came out wearing some neck brace type of thing obviously really injuring his neck earlier tonight! He claps a few fans hands while continuing to look at The icon evilly in the eyes. He grabs a steel chair at the far side of the ring, sits and then watches...
With this distraction, John Pariah catches The Icon off guard when smashing him from behind sending him to the floor where he begins hitting kicks away at him, the crowd love it as does Zak Phenom sitting outside watching the action. John Pariah picks The Icon up and places him in front of him where he grabs him and throws him right over his head nailing a huge belly to belly suplex! The crowd are dead impressed and pleased as John Pariah goes for an early cover but only to get a two! He didn't want to waste anytime when picking The Icon back up to his feet but Icon began battling back with left and right punches into the rope! He throws John Pariah to the other side of the ring letting him bounce into the rope and when coming back, he drives a knee forward into the stomach! This knocks Pariah to the floor as Icon then drops to his feet hitting a good leg drop! He stays in that position for the pin! 1...2NO! Pariah kicked out straight after the pin!
The two got to their feet after being knocked down again a little earlier and Icon ran at Pariah only to get a mouthful of elbow! Zak Phenom gets to his feet on the outside and for some reason grabs the chair also! John Pariah throws Icon into the ropes and when Icon touches the rope, Zak Phenom smashes a chair into his back from behind! The crowd gasp from the echo it sent around the small arena as Icon walked into the middle and into 'The King of Wrestling's' Real-Time Inertia! That was it for Icon, John Pariah got the easy three and looked ready for the semi-finals!
Winner: John Pariah via pinfall 5:43
Zak Phenom began walking up the ramp satisfied with revenge, but only for now. John Pariah didn't celebrate, he just carried on looking focused for his semi-final match later tonight. Zak turns around at the top of the ramp one last time and puts the steel chair into the air and the crowd gives him a cheer when leaving. We then went into a commercial break...
The interval went ahead and merchandise for the tournament sold pretty well. The merchandise included some of the federations which were being represented in this tournament, all wrestlers which were participating in this tournament and not forgetting official Ringmaster Tournament accessories also! It may have been a break, but nobody treated it that way as fans rushed over to get autographs off some of the superstars which have been eliminated from the tournament in the first round. James Maclin and Bryan-Smith Harmon were two people fans seemed to keen to get an autograph from and not forgetting the now retired superstar Mr. Cool It. Fan gave him a sweet farewell on the way out. Core Wrestling had a stand also selling tickets to their next show and selling merchandise while at it.
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Backstage Promo:
The audience had again seated when hearing about the show about to begin again. The small titan-tron the Ringmaster Tournament has with them lights up to show The Icon backstage with a Ringmaster Interviewer. They instantly boo after seeing him and witnessing what he did to Zak earlier tonight but The Icon doesn't seem to care one bit.
The interviewer asked the obvious question of what everyone wanted to know. Why? The Icon evilly laughed to himself a bit before replying how back in DCW, Zak was always the icon of the company yet he is the real icon on the show. Zak use to have all the fame and use to be on top of everything, but this is one thing he is not on top of. The crowd boo even louder from his excuses. The Icon finishes be saying that he is the real icon and he is now going out there to prove it. He begins walking to his next match only to find out that his match isn't next...
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Backstage Promo:
Stood backstage are Ringmaster Tournament officials discussing what they could do about the situation of Icon's cheating earlier on a tournament favourite Zak Phenom eliminating him in the first-round due to attacking him during the match. After the discussion one man came forward and began speaking towards the camera which pointed towards him. He told everyone that The Icon's match will be against John Pariah later on tonight and instead Simon Cagero will face Tyler Cross next. This has been made because after Zak Phenom is feeling a little better, he will be allowed to come to ringside and take a seat to watch The Icon wrestle in the final match of the quarter-finals. They have also told officials and fans alike that they cannot control Zak Phenom's actions during the match and what will be, will be... The crowd seemed to love this but you can only imagine that The Icon won't be very happy...
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Quarter-Final: Match Nine:
Simon Cagero Vs. Tyler Cross
The two men stood in the ring, the crowd still a bit baffled as to why these two are going at it instead of Icon in this match but they didn't seem to care, they just wanted to see some great wrestling from both of these two top stars. The two locked up and Simon sent Tyler down into a headlock but with the energy running around in this youngsters body, he struggled out of it and got back to his feet quickly. Simon came running into the arms of Tyler who belly-to-belly suplexed him into the turnbuckle where he then began hitting kicks and punches at him! One punch missed and Simon turned around him hitting a snap German suplex over his head into a pin but the ref was to slow getting down that Tyler kicked out. The two got back to their feet again and again they were in square one, just staring at one another looking to get this match on again. We could tell this would be a pretty technical match.
Simon ran wildly allowing Tyler to keep him cool and drop to the mat where he hit a drop toe hold letting Simon's neck hit the middle rope and just letting him lay there! Tyler bounced into the ropes and jumped up into the air sitting on Simon's neck with huge force letting the rope dig deep into his neck! He held his neck but couldn't get the chance to rest as Tyler got up and hit a DDT to the mat! Simon did not look his normal good self. Tyler looked in total control at this stage when getting Simon to his feet again and again hitting some huge moves really taking its toile on Simon's back! Simon looked to be struggling and from what we had seen in his ULW wrestling, is a very rare sight as this Tyler Cross continued to give him the fight!
Simon tried his best to get to his feet while Tyler just stood their waiting for him. Simon finally got to his feet and turned around still dazed only to get a huge smash into the face from a Crossroads superkick! Simon looked out of it but instead of going for the pin, Tyler wanted to finish the match with his beautifully executed Crosstown Splash which he hit with perfection! He got the easy three count and was on his way to the semi-finals!
Winner: Tyler Cross via pinfall 6:32
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Backstage Promo:
Another wrestler who goes by the name of Spide'a was stood backstage watching the action we see before us. A Ringmaster Interviewer came up to him to get a few words on what he is doing here and why he isn't apart of the action. He was more than willing to speak. He told everyone that the Ringmaster officials would not allow him to wrestle due to them being fully booked but he still demanded to wrestle. He said he was watching out for these guys to get a little taste for next year. Could we see Spide'a in the Ringmaster Tournament next year? We'll one day see but for now, he sits on the sidelines watching and just thinking to himself 'what if' he was in this tournament this year...
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Quarter Final: Match Ten:
Big D Vs. Ash
Ash hadn't fully recovered from not only his match, but the attack he received earlier from Bryan-Smith Harmon. Big D only had one thing on his mind, to take advantage of this. They locked up and Big D quickly backed Ash into the corner where he looked to tire him early by hitting kicks to the stomach making Ash's recovery become that much harder. Once stopping, he allowed Ash to come out of the corner and walk slowly back into the middle of the ring only for him to move around him and begin applying a sleeper hold! Big D's intelligence was great, this was the perfect move to make Ash that much more tired. It seemed to be working also, Ash fell to floor and Big D had the hold locked in tightly making sure Ash couldn't go anyway. Soon, Ash fell to sleep allowing the ref to raise the arm for the first time. It dropped. He raised Ash's arm the second time and again it dropped. The crowd were really getting behind Ash, clapping away to him supporting him as much as they can. The last thing they want is to see last years winner go out so early into the match! The ref raises Ash's arm and just before it hits the ground, Ash comes back to life waving his arm in the air hyping the crowd up while doing so!
After a bit of trouble, Ash does manage to get to his feet hitting elbows into the stomach of Big D! Big D finally released the hold as Ash began hitting lefts and rights backing him into the corner and when in the corner, he began with the kicks sending him right down to the floor! Ash then picked Big D up and throws him across to the other side of the ring making Big D smash into the other turnbuckle! Ash runs but Big D raises an elbow catching Ash by surprise and making him hold his face while taking a couple of steps back! Big D sees he is hurt so tries to take advantage by running at him but Ash has recovered and picks him up, spins him around hitting a huge sidewalk slam! The two just lay there on the floor in complete exhaustion, nobody moves and the ref began to count to ten slowly.
No man looks to move, the ref gets to five and there is still no sign of movement as the crowd begin getting into the match again clapping away trying to kick in the adrenaline for the two wrestlers inside the ring and help them get back to their feet. On the number seven, it seemed to have worked as signs of life began to show! Both wrestlers grabbed the ropes opposite to each other to help themselves up and before the ref could shout out number nine, they were both up, waking into the middle and trading punch after punch on one another giving the crowd something to scream about! After a while Ash looked like he was about to take this match into his hands when Bryan-Smith Harmon came running down to the ring with powder in hand and a huge smirk on his face as the crowd cheered this young individual on! Ash pushed Big D away and ran forward, Bryan jumped onto the apron and Ash swung a right hand but completely missed as Bryan ducked! He got back up and then smashed a right hand into Ash's face allowing the powder to just explode all on him blinding his eyes! Amazingly the ref allowed this match to carry on due to learning how Ash did the same thing to him earlier!
Ash turned around not knowing where Big D was but soon learnt he was in front of him when pulling him down and applying the Big D Lock! Ash screamed in pain but couldn't reach and of the ropes to break the submission up because of not knowing where he was! After a few more moments, Ash had no choice but to tap from the agonizing pain! Big D had won the match and has made it to the semi-finals!
Winner: Big D via pinfall 14:46
Big D was more than pleased with getting this far and went backstage a happy man allowing the crowd to cheer him on! Last years Ringmaster Champion is out of the tournament! He may have only lost in a way he did not want, but things back fire as Ash has learnt tonight...
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Quarter Final: Match Eleven:
Jeff X Vs. Kronik
Kronik looked absolutely huge stood next to Jeff X when standing in the middle of the ring just looking at each other. Jeff X seemed brave, he didn't look up at Kronik in fear, but more in determination then anything. Jeff X wanted to begin the match with a friendly handshake but Kronik doesn't play by those rules, and instead grabbed him by the head and smashed him with a thunderous headbutt to start the match off. Jeff X got straight back up and Kronik hit another one again hitting Jeff X to the floor! Kronik then picked Jeff up and threw him through the middle ropes and straight into the steel barrier on the outside! Kronik was in no mood to be messed with which can we can tell, the ref argues to Kronik telling him to keep the match inside the ring but keeps his distance feared by this giant. Kronik steps over the top rope and then jumps down but only to get a surprise from Jeff X with a running knee to the gut! Kronik bent down and Jeff X began whacking shots on Kronik's huge back making him go down to one knee. Jeff X took a couple of paces back and held his arms up in the air as the crowd watched him run forward and hit a dropkick to Kronik's head making it smash right onto the apron of the ring! That's enough to give anyone a headache!
The ref didn't want this match to end on count-out to refused to count and instead tried his best to get the two back in the ring but knew it would now be difficult from Kronik suffering from a very hurt head! The sound of Kronik's head hitting the ring apron brought shivers down the spine of many audience members! The ref hopped out of the ring and ordered Jeff X to get back into the ring. He listened to the ref and picked Kronik up and rolled him into the ring. He then got back in himself as did the ref! Kronik still looked hurt from that devastating dropkick to the head so Jeff decided to go for the pin! He realized Kronik wasn't out of it however when he kicked out on one and absolutely lifted Jeff X up and pumped him high up into the air! A clear kickout it was! Jeff landed on his stomach hard but still managed to get back up to his feet and continue with the match with no stops! Jeff came running at Kronik who was back up on his feet but Kronik planted a quick piledriver while Jeff was coming at him to slow the match back down! The crowd gasped from the impact of Jeff's head on the mat!
Kronik looked in total control, no problems at all when picking Jeff X up and placing him against the turnbuckle upside down when beginning to hit kicks the chest! The ref tried his best to get Kronik off of Jeff but was feared by this huge man! Kronik hit one more huge kick just letting Jeff fall off from the force and just crash onto the floor! The crowd began getting behind Jeff when clapping away to encourage him! Kronik didn't like this one bit so began the beating on Jeff that much harder sending him down right to the mat and began going a little over the top on the punches, the crowd wasn't happy! Kronik snapped and left Jeff X in the middle of the ring hurt as Kronik made his way over to the turnbuckle to do something insane. He began climbing it hyping the crowd up while doing so as we watch this huge seven footer stand up high! Suddenly Jeff X gets a huge burst of energy where he jumps to his feet and runs over to the turnbuckle, climbing it in a fast speed and grabbing Kronik by the neck! The audience go mental when Kronik tries to push Jeff away but Jeff takes him with him from the top rope nailing the X-Crusher! Kronik looked out of coal and Jeff looked exactly the same as the two just lay there in the ring hurt and bruised! The ref began the ten count, if Jeff X only had enough energy to move, he could pin and win this match right here!
The crowd were still couldn't believe the move Jeff X had just pulled off while trying to encourage him to get up! The ref shouted seven and Jeff began showing signs of life! He tried pulling himself towards Kronik with every last bit of energy he had left! He then put his arm over him when the ref shouted nine and the pin was on! 1...2...3! Kronik kicked out but it was too late! Jeff X had won the match in a great fashion!
Winner: Jeff X via pinfall 11:01
After the match, the two didn't move in the ring and was quite a while until they recovered and then went backstage... Could this be bad news in terms of fatigue and endurance for Jeff X in the semi-finals?
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Backstage Promo:
The Ringmaster Interviewer wanted further words with The Icon on what he thoughts about the managements decision in this tournament and being placed into this match where Zak Phenom sits at ringside with the ref allowing for his own actions to be safe. He was moved match from allegations about him and Simon working together in the first round which may not be true, but they wanted punishment! The Icon announced that the tourny can allow anyone they like to come out, there is only one icon and that is him. That was all he had to say, and then he went onto his next match where he only looks for victory... The Icon was the last chance the Dark Carnival Wrestling had at bringing the Ringmaster Cup back home.
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Quarter Final: Match Twelve:
The Icon Vs. John Pariah
The Icon and John Pariah stood inside the ring just about ready to get on with the match when Zak Phenom's music hits and the crowd jump to their feet going crazy! He came out wearing some neck brace type of thing obviously really injuring his neck earlier tonight! He claps a few fans hands while continuing to look at The icon evilly in the eyes. He grabs a steel chair at the far side of the ring, sits and then watches...
With this distraction, John Pariah catches The Icon off guard when smashing him from behind sending him to the floor where he begins hitting kicks away at him, the crowd love it as does Zak Phenom sitting outside watching the action. John Pariah picks The Icon up and places him in front of him where he grabs him and throws him right over his head nailing a huge belly to belly suplex! The crowd are dead impressed and pleased as John Pariah goes for an early cover but only to get a two! He didn't want to waste anytime when picking The Icon back up to his feet but Icon began battling back with left and right punches into the rope! He throws John Pariah to the other side of the ring letting him bounce into the rope and when coming back, he drives a knee forward into the stomach! This knocks Pariah to the floor as Icon then drops to his feet hitting a good leg drop! He stays in that position for the pin! 1...2NO! Pariah kicked out straight after the pin!
The two got to their feet after being knocked down again a little earlier and Icon ran at Pariah only to get a mouthful of elbow! Zak Phenom gets to his feet on the outside and for some reason grabs the chair also! John Pariah throws Icon into the ropes and when Icon touches the rope, Zak Phenom smashes a chair into his back from behind! The crowd gasp from the echo it sent around the small arena as Icon walked into the middle and into 'The King of Wrestling's' Real-Time Inertia! That was it for Icon, John Pariah got the easy three and looked ready for the semi-finals!
Winner: John Pariah via pinfall 5:43
Zak Phenom began walking up the ramp satisfied with revenge, but only for now. John Pariah didn't celebrate, he just carried on looking focused for his semi-final match later tonight. Zak turns around at the top of the ramp one last time and puts the steel chair into the air and the crowd gives him a cheer when leaving. We then went into a commercial break...