Post by Suzie Skellington on Feb 22, 2023 22:03:23 GMT
SWWS Legacy Gauntlet
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Match Rundown:
SWWS World Heavyweight Championship
The Darkness Is Barred From Ringside
Donny Mason vs. Kristjan Halvorsen w/Nicholas Gabriel
SWWS World Championship
Emmanuelle vs. Alandra
End of the Road Match - Final Contest for Ramesses
Ramesses w/Kimberly Chase vs. Colton Saint
Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet - 30 Competitors
Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet - 30 Competitors
Opening Match - SWWS World Championship
Emmanuelle (Champion) vs. Alandra (Challenger)
Right from the beginning of the contest, Emmanuelle looked to test her younger foe with expert chain wrestling. Initially unable to keep up with the Champion, Alandra was able to turn the tide with a snapmare takedown followed by a vicious kick to the back that forced Emmanuelle to exit to the ringside area. While the Champion was regaining her composure, Alandra was able to deliver a suicide dive that nearly knocked both women over the rail into the audience. It didn’t take long, however, for the Champion to regain the advantage with a rail assisted suplex into the ring apron. It appeared that the challenger had injured her back, but it didn’t stop the Champion from bringing her back into the ring and punishing her with a series of backbreakers.
With a divisive crowd at Madison Square Garden, Emmanuelle continued her onslaught with the devastating Platinum Dynamic to the lower back of the Challenger. Despite kicking out just before three, Alandra continued to writhe in pain with each movement inside of the ring. For every punch she threw the Champion’s way, Emmanuelle fired back with something just as vicious. In a rare mistake, however, Emmanuelle passed on going for the Maximus Driver in favor of the Queen Bee Drop. This allowed the Challenger to drop over Emmanuelle into a quick cradle for a near fall of her own. Alandra regained the advantage with a diving knee to the skull, followed by the second rope moonsault for another near fall. It was then that the audience were being swayed towards the Challenger as the twenty minute mark had passed.
Not allowing the change to discourage her, Emmanuelle managed to roll through Alandra’s cross body block into a double stomp to the ribs. Alandra tried covering up, rolling over only to be hit with a second double stomp, this time to her lower back. The Champion had enough, this time looking for the Maximus Driver, but the Challenger dropped her to the canvas into a quick jackknife pin attempt to no avail. The Champion rolled it over, rehooking the arms for the second attempt, but Alandra ran her back first into the turnbuckles. After ducking the swift kick out of the corner from the Champion, Alandra set up for the Face That Owns The Place, only for it to be thwarted by a snapping brainbuster from the Champion. Emmanuelle capitalized by applying the POT on Alandra. Despite the crowd’s enthusiasm for her escape, the stretching of her back and neck became too much, forcing the Challenger to submit in 28:41!!!
Winner and STILL SWWS World Champion Emmanuelle!!!
In a post match interview, Emmanuelle said that it was a tougher fight than she expected, citing that she would be happy to face Alandra again one day. She made a bold promise that no matter who wins the Paradigm Gauntlet tonight, she will be reigning supreme.
Backstage Segment
The Congregation, consisting of Asmodeus, Jonah Greck, Oliver Bradley, Jacob Fitch, Ted Hot, and the Crimson Bouquet, were picking their numbers for their respective Gauntlet matches. Initially bummed out by his number, Ted Hot showed Asmodeus. Crazy Violet showed her number with more enthusiasm than her counterpart, getting the approval from the “Father”. An overenthusiastic Lillie Saint handed her number over, getting disapproval from him. When asked whether or not she wants to sabotage herself, Saint replied “Well, someone will be.” before making an exit.
Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet
30 Competitors
Entrant #1: Guthrie Graupe (0:00)
Entrant #2: Silas Romero (0:00)
Entrant #3: Ted Hot (2:00)
Entrant #4: Tyrone (4:00)
Entrant #5: Oliver Bradley (6:00)
Entrant #6: Jacob Fitch (8:00)
Entrant #7: Johnny Sykes (10:00)
Entrant #8: Yoshiharu Kubo (12:00)
Entrant #9: Gavin Paine (14:00)
== Yoshiharu Kubo - Eliminated by Tyrone (3:02 in the Gauntlet)
== Jacob Fitch - Eliminated by Tyrone (07:44 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #10: Edward Cronin (16:00)
== Gavin Paine - Eliminated by Silas Romero (3:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #11: Daniel Horror (18:00)
Entrant #12: Andre Boone (20:00)
==Andre Boone - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (1:09 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #13: Steve Clark (22:00)
== Johnny Sykes - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (12:31 in the Gauntlet)
== Edward Cronin & Tyrone Eliminated Each Other (Cronin - 6:58, Tyrone 18:58)
== Oliver Bradley - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (17:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Ted Hot - Eliminated by Silas Romero (21:57 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #14: Kevin Reznor (24:00)
Entrant #15: Touma Ito (26:00)
Entrant #16: MDK (28:00)
Entrant #17: Jacob Striker (30:00)
== Touma Ito & Daniel Horror Eliminated Each Other (Ito - 5:42, Horror - 13:42)
Entrant #18: Zach Rhodes (32:00)
== Kevin Reznor - Eliminated by Silas Romero (9:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #19: Kain Reyes (34:00)
Entrant #20: Justin Shane (36:00)
== Steve Clark - Eliminated by Justin Shane (13:50 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #21: Derek Trigg (38:00)
== Guthrie Graupe - Eliminated by MDK (39:04 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #22: Kasey Kash (40:00)
Entrant #23: Jonah Greck (42:00)
== Jonah Greck - Eliminated by Kasey Kash (00:54 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #24: Dell Jacobs (44:00)
Entrant #25: Jerk The Synonymous (46:00)
Entrant #26: Mitchell Ryan (48:00)
Entrant #27: Isaiah Andrews (50:00)
== Justin Shane - Eliminated by Kasey Kash (15:02 in the Gauntlet)
== Zach Rhodes - Eliminated by MDK (19:59 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #28: Devin Skylar (52:00)
== Kasey Kash - Eliminated by Silas Romero (13:49 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #29: Aaron Carr (54:00)
Entrant #30: FUMIHIKO (56:00)
== Dell Jacobs - Eliminated by Jacob Striker (14:22 in the Gauntlet) (58:22)
== Kain Reyes - Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (25:46 in the Gauntlet) (59:46)
== Devin Skylar - Eliminated by Jacob Striker & MDK (9:03 in the Gauntlet)(1:01:03)
== Isaiah Andrews - Eliminated by Jerk The Synonymous (13:21 in the Gauntlet)(1:03:21)
== Aaron Carr - Eliminated by Silas Romero (8:19 in the Gauntlet)(1:04:19)
== Mitchell Ryan (Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (17:30 in the Gauntlet)(1:05:30)
== MDK - Eliminated by Derek Trigg (39:18 in the Gauntlet)(1:07:18)
== Derek Trigg - Eliminated by Jerk The Synonymous (29:21 in the Gauntlet)(1:07:21)
== Silas Romero - Eliminated by Jerk/Kash (1:11:42 in the Gauntlet)(1:11:42)
== Jerk The Synonymous - Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (28:31 in the Gauntlet)(1:14:31)
== FUMIHIKO - Eliminated by Jacob Striker (20:52 in the Gauntlet)(1:16:52)
Jacob Striker won the 2023 Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet, last eliminating FUMIHIKO. Final four also included Jerk The Synonymous and Silas Romero.
Third Match - Retirement Match for Ramesses
Ramesses w/Kimberly Chase vs. Colton Saint
An emotional match before the contest even began. Both men wrote their opponent’s Ring Introduction to a chorus of cheers and laughs from the audience. By the time the match started, both men took their time to make sure that they were able to get some momentum against one another. Considering their past, both Ramesses and Saint were able to figure out what the next competitor was doing before they even tried to execute it. Ramesses wowed the audience with his athleticism, looking for the suicide dive on Saint, but the bigger opponent managed to catch him and delivered a stunning overhead belly to belly suplex onto the ramp.
Saint maintained his momentum by press slamming his former partner into the ring, delivering his Powerbomb Party by landing three of them consecutively. Ramesses was able to kick out, but appeared to be damaged in his back from the relentless assault from Saint. Any time Ramesses was able to garner any momentum, it was Saint who cut him off at the pass with some kind of suplex or strike. It wasn’t until Saint tried for the running powerslam that Ramesses kicked him down to size, narrowly missing the Hit Parade which allowed Saint to deliver a shocking Rofflestomp for a near fall.
Frustration had set in for the former Last Breathing Outlaw. Irritated by the resilience of Ramesses, he went for a steel chair to put down Ramesses for the count, but it was Kimberly Chase who pulled the chair away from him. As Saint was distracted by Chase, Ramesses delivered the Pharaoh’s Fury for the near fall. Ramesses followed up with a stiff superkick to the seated Saint that was followed by a standing Moonsault. Rather than going for the pinfall, Ramesses again went for the Hit Parade. Saint managed to catch his leg this time, lifting him up into a reverse Death Valley Driver to a huge ovation from the audience. Like his partner, Saint didn’t go for the cover.
As Saint recovered in the corner, he told Ramesses that he loved him and he didn’t want it to end this way. As he charged in, looking for the KM21, Ramesses stunned the big guy with a spinkick to the jaw, followed by the Hit Parade!! As Saint was laid out on the canvas, Ramesses slowly climbed the turnbuckles, delivering a beautiful Platinum Press for the victory in 25:44!!
Winner: Ramesses
After the match, Colton Saint, Ramesses, and Kimberly Chase embraced in a group hug in the middle of the ring. As his hands were raised by his wife and best friend, Ramesses collapsed to the canvas, kissing the mat before the three made their exit to the back.
Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet
30 Competitors
Entrant #1: Ava (0:00)
Entrant #2: Novia Vidal (0:00)
Entrant #3: Juri Maou (2:00)
Entrant #4: Nikki Payne (04:00)
== Juri Maou - Eliminated by Ava (3:18 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #5: Lillie Saint (06:00)
Entrant #6: Seiya (08:00)
Entrant #7: Veronica Landis (10:00)
== Seiya - Eliminated by Nikki Payne & Novia Vidal (3:24 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #8: Davina Knox (12:00)
Entrant #9: Frankie Fontaine (14:00)
== Ava - Eliminated by Novia Vidal (15:24 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #10: Athena Daze (16:00)
Entrant #11: Mei Koyama (18:00)
== Veronica Landis - Eliminated by Davina Knox (8:46 in the Gauntlet)
== Mei Koyama - Eliminated by Davina Knox & Nikki Payne (1:36 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #12: Katherine Jardine (20:00)
Entrant #13: Lexi Gold (22:00)
== Davina Knox - Eliminated by Athena Daze & Frankie Fontaine (11:43 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #14: Zane (24:00)
Entrant #15: Taylor Sweet (26:00)
== Novia Vidal - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (27:41 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #16: Kimberly Chase (28:00)
== Katherine Jardine - Eliminated by Zane (8:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Zane - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (5:38 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #17: Kylie Ravers (30:00)
Entrant #18: Setsuka Fujii (32:00)
== Athena Daze - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (15:52 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #19: Sakura Matsuda (34:00)
Entrant #20: Dr. Runa Olsen (36:00)
== Taylor Sweet - Eliminated by Kylie Ravers & Nikki Payne (8:46 in the Gauntlet)
== Frankie Fontaine - Eliminated by distraction from Amber Payne (25:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #21: Chantay Lavoie (38:00)
Entrant #22: Amber Payne (40:00)
== Kylie Ravers - Eliminated by Lexi Gold after Fontaine interfered (9:12 in the Gauntlet)
== Nikki Payne - Eliminated by Lillie Saint after Fontaine interfered (35:52 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #23: Crazy Violet (42:00)
== Setsuka Fujii - Eliminated by Lillie Saint & Crazy Violet (10:54 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #24: Galina Davidova (44:00)
Entrant #25: Josie Grey (46:00)
Entrant #26: Marisol Vilaro (48:00)
==Sakura Matsuda - Eliminated by Lavoie & Vilaro (15:38 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #27: Maria Brienne (50:00)
Entrant #28: Terumi Niki (52:00)
== Galina Davidova - Eliminated by Amber Payne (9:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Maria Brienne - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (3:36 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #29: Veronica Taylor (54:00)
== Josie Grey - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (9:04 in the Gauntlet)
== Kimberly Chase - Eliminated by Runa Olsen (27:44 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #30: Katsumi Kumagai (56:00)
== Terumi Niki - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (4:49 in the Gauntlet) (56:49)
== Crazy Violet - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (16:02 in the Gauntlet) (58:02)
== Katsumi Kumagai - Eliminated by Vilaro & Taylor (6:36 in the Gauntlet) (1:02:36)
== Chantay Lavoie - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (25:02 in the Gauntlet) (1:03:02)
== Veronica Taylor - Eliminated by Amber Payne (11:41 in the Gauntlet) (1:05:41)
== Amber Payne - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (28:09 in the Gauntlet) (1:08:09)
== Marisol Vilaro -Eliminated by Runa Olsen (22:42 in the Gauntlet) (1:10:42)
== Lexi Gold - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (54:32 in the Gauntlet) (1:16:32)
== Lillie Saint - Eliminated by Runa Olsen (1:13:52 in the Gauntlet) (1:19:52)
Dr. Runa Olsen won the 2023 Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet in 1:19:52, last eliminating Lillie Saint. The other final four competitors were Lexi Gold and Marisol Vilaro
Main Event: SWWS World Heavyweight Championship
(Interference from The Darkness is Banned)
Donny Mason (Champion) vs Kristjan Halvorsen w/Nicholas Gabriel (Challenger)
In a match that was intense from the start, both Mason and Halvorsen came to heavy blows in the middle of the ring just moments after the bell sounded. Mason had the power game, but it was the brute force of Halvorsen that made any kind of offense difficult for the SWWS World Heavyweight Champion. It was pure hatred from both men as the match broke away from the throws, leading to clubbing forearms that knocked each other back. Even Nicholas Gabriel was unable to stop Halvorsen from taking a series of brutal shots that busted the Challenger open.
The blood only seemed to enrage Halvorsen more, causing the vicious Challenger to throw all caution to the wind in the war of strikes with the Champion. The battle went to the outside of the ring, as Gabriel once again tried to interfere in the war, only to get knocked to the floor by both men! Halvorsen demolished the steel steps by slamming Mason through them to a chorus of jeers from the audience. After a Gutwrench Powerbomb onto the ring steps, Halvorsen brought Mason into the ring for a near fall.
Mason, losing his temper as he struggled to stand, caught Halvorsen with a Biel across the ring. His temper had gotten the better of him, ripping the turnbuckle from the ring and went for another Biel to Halvorsen. This time, the Challenger pushed the foe into the exposed post, delivering a Stiff Powerbomb for a two count. Mason fought back with his best, shocking Halvorsen with the Dambuster Boot to a chorus of cheers. Before he could get a cover, Gabriel tried distracting the referee. Mason threw Gabriel into the ring, signaling for the Dambuster Boot on the annoying Manager. Halvorsen charged in, missing Mason as he collided with the referee. Mason stunned Halvorsen with a high impact powerslam before signaling again for the Dambuster Boot to the Challenger. Shockingly enough, Marisol Vilaro appeared on the top of the stage. Mason, confused by her appearance, found himself on the receiving end of the Queen’s Guard from Tyrone!!!
Mason struggled to get back to his feet, only to take another Gutwrench Powerbomb from Halvorsen as Tyrone and Gabriel made their exit. The referee struggled to make the count, eventually counting the three to give The Darkness their first title in SWWS!!!
Winner and NEW SWWS World Heavyweight Champion, Kristjan Halvorsen!!!!
Tyrone quickly helped Halvorsen to his feet, bringing all of Team Vilaro down to the ring. The Darkness, consisting of the Yu Brothers, Isaiah Andrews, and FUMIHIKO made their way out to the ring to join Team Vilaro, Halvorsen, and Gabriel. The two factions have consolidated their power to form one of the most devastating groups in professional wrestling. As The Vilaro Legion lifted the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion onto their shoulders, Nicholas Gabriel and Marisol Vilaro shake hands, posing for the camera as the show came to a close.
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Match Rundown:
SWWS World Heavyweight Championship
The Darkness Is Barred From Ringside
Donny Mason vs. Kristjan Halvorsen w/Nicholas Gabriel
SWWS World Championship
Emmanuelle vs. Alandra
End of the Road Match - Final Contest for Ramesses
Ramesses w/Kimberly Chase vs. Colton Saint
Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet - 30 Competitors
Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet - 30 Competitors
Opening Match - SWWS World Championship
Emmanuelle (Champion) vs. Alandra (Challenger)
Right from the beginning of the contest, Emmanuelle looked to test her younger foe with expert chain wrestling. Initially unable to keep up with the Champion, Alandra was able to turn the tide with a snapmare takedown followed by a vicious kick to the back that forced Emmanuelle to exit to the ringside area. While the Champion was regaining her composure, Alandra was able to deliver a suicide dive that nearly knocked both women over the rail into the audience. It didn’t take long, however, for the Champion to regain the advantage with a rail assisted suplex into the ring apron. It appeared that the challenger had injured her back, but it didn’t stop the Champion from bringing her back into the ring and punishing her with a series of backbreakers.
With a divisive crowd at Madison Square Garden, Emmanuelle continued her onslaught with the devastating Platinum Dynamic to the lower back of the Challenger. Despite kicking out just before three, Alandra continued to writhe in pain with each movement inside of the ring. For every punch she threw the Champion’s way, Emmanuelle fired back with something just as vicious. In a rare mistake, however, Emmanuelle passed on going for the Maximus Driver in favor of the Queen Bee Drop. This allowed the Challenger to drop over Emmanuelle into a quick cradle for a near fall of her own. Alandra regained the advantage with a diving knee to the skull, followed by the second rope moonsault for another near fall. It was then that the audience were being swayed towards the Challenger as the twenty minute mark had passed.
Not allowing the change to discourage her, Emmanuelle managed to roll through Alandra’s cross body block into a double stomp to the ribs. Alandra tried covering up, rolling over only to be hit with a second double stomp, this time to her lower back. The Champion had enough, this time looking for the Maximus Driver, but the Challenger dropped her to the canvas into a quick jackknife pin attempt to no avail. The Champion rolled it over, rehooking the arms for the second attempt, but Alandra ran her back first into the turnbuckles. After ducking the swift kick out of the corner from the Champion, Alandra set up for the Face That Owns The Place, only for it to be thwarted by a snapping brainbuster from the Champion. Emmanuelle capitalized by applying the POT on Alandra. Despite the crowd’s enthusiasm for her escape, the stretching of her back and neck became too much, forcing the Challenger to submit in 28:41!!!
Winner and STILL SWWS World Champion Emmanuelle!!!
In a post match interview, Emmanuelle said that it was a tougher fight than she expected, citing that she would be happy to face Alandra again one day. She made a bold promise that no matter who wins the Paradigm Gauntlet tonight, she will be reigning supreme.
Backstage Segment
The Congregation, consisting of Asmodeus, Jonah Greck, Oliver Bradley, Jacob Fitch, Ted Hot, and the Crimson Bouquet, were picking their numbers for their respective Gauntlet matches. Initially bummed out by his number, Ted Hot showed Asmodeus. Crazy Violet showed her number with more enthusiasm than her counterpart, getting the approval from the “Father”. An overenthusiastic Lillie Saint handed her number over, getting disapproval from him. When asked whether or not she wants to sabotage herself, Saint replied “Well, someone will be.” before making an exit.
Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet
30 Competitors
Entrant #1: Guthrie Graupe (0:00)
Entrant #2: Silas Romero (0:00)
Entrant #3: Ted Hot (2:00)
Entrant #4: Tyrone (4:00)
Entrant #5: Oliver Bradley (6:00)
Entrant #6: Jacob Fitch (8:00)
Entrant #7: Johnny Sykes (10:00)
Entrant #8: Yoshiharu Kubo (12:00)
Entrant #9: Gavin Paine (14:00)
== Yoshiharu Kubo - Eliminated by Tyrone (3:02 in the Gauntlet)
== Jacob Fitch - Eliminated by Tyrone (07:44 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #10: Edward Cronin (16:00)
== Gavin Paine - Eliminated by Silas Romero (3:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #11: Daniel Horror (18:00)
Entrant #12: Andre Boone (20:00)
==Andre Boone - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (1:09 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #13: Steve Clark (22:00)
== Johnny Sykes - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (12:31 in the Gauntlet)
== Edward Cronin & Tyrone Eliminated Each Other (Cronin - 6:58, Tyrone 18:58)
== Oliver Bradley - Eliminated by Guthrie Graupe (17:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Ted Hot - Eliminated by Silas Romero (21:57 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #14: Kevin Reznor (24:00)
Entrant #15: Touma Ito (26:00)
Entrant #16: MDK (28:00)
Entrant #17: Jacob Striker (30:00)
== Touma Ito & Daniel Horror Eliminated Each Other (Ito - 5:42, Horror - 13:42)
Entrant #18: Zach Rhodes (32:00)
== Kevin Reznor - Eliminated by Silas Romero (9:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #19: Kain Reyes (34:00)
Entrant #20: Justin Shane (36:00)
== Steve Clark - Eliminated by Justin Shane (13:50 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #21: Derek Trigg (38:00)
== Guthrie Graupe - Eliminated by MDK (39:04 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #22: Kasey Kash (40:00)
Entrant #23: Jonah Greck (42:00)
== Jonah Greck - Eliminated by Kasey Kash (00:54 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #24: Dell Jacobs (44:00)
Entrant #25: Jerk The Synonymous (46:00)
Entrant #26: Mitchell Ryan (48:00)
Entrant #27: Isaiah Andrews (50:00)
== Justin Shane - Eliminated by Kasey Kash (15:02 in the Gauntlet)
== Zach Rhodes - Eliminated by MDK (19:59 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #28: Devin Skylar (52:00)
== Kasey Kash - Eliminated by Silas Romero (13:49 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #29: Aaron Carr (54:00)
Entrant #30: FUMIHIKO (56:00)
== Dell Jacobs - Eliminated by Jacob Striker (14:22 in the Gauntlet) (58:22)
== Kain Reyes - Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (25:46 in the Gauntlet) (59:46)
== Devin Skylar - Eliminated by Jacob Striker & MDK (9:03 in the Gauntlet)(1:01:03)
== Isaiah Andrews - Eliminated by Jerk The Synonymous (13:21 in the Gauntlet)(1:03:21)
== Aaron Carr - Eliminated by Silas Romero (8:19 in the Gauntlet)(1:04:19)
== Mitchell Ryan (Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (17:30 in the Gauntlet)(1:05:30)
== MDK - Eliminated by Derek Trigg (39:18 in the Gauntlet)(1:07:18)
== Derek Trigg - Eliminated by Jerk The Synonymous (29:21 in the Gauntlet)(1:07:21)
== Silas Romero - Eliminated by Jerk/Kash (1:11:42 in the Gauntlet)(1:11:42)
== Jerk The Synonymous - Eliminated by FUMIHIKO (28:31 in the Gauntlet)(1:14:31)
== FUMIHIKO - Eliminated by Jacob Striker (20:52 in the Gauntlet)(1:16:52)
Jacob Striker won the 2023 Blitzkrieg Legacy Gauntlet, last eliminating FUMIHIKO. Final four also included Jerk The Synonymous and Silas Romero.
Third Match - Retirement Match for Ramesses
Ramesses w/Kimberly Chase vs. Colton Saint
An emotional match before the contest even began. Both men wrote their opponent’s Ring Introduction to a chorus of cheers and laughs from the audience. By the time the match started, both men took their time to make sure that they were able to get some momentum against one another. Considering their past, both Ramesses and Saint were able to figure out what the next competitor was doing before they even tried to execute it. Ramesses wowed the audience with his athleticism, looking for the suicide dive on Saint, but the bigger opponent managed to catch him and delivered a stunning overhead belly to belly suplex onto the ramp.
Saint maintained his momentum by press slamming his former partner into the ring, delivering his Powerbomb Party by landing three of them consecutively. Ramesses was able to kick out, but appeared to be damaged in his back from the relentless assault from Saint. Any time Ramesses was able to garner any momentum, it was Saint who cut him off at the pass with some kind of suplex or strike. It wasn’t until Saint tried for the running powerslam that Ramesses kicked him down to size, narrowly missing the Hit Parade which allowed Saint to deliver a shocking Rofflestomp for a near fall.
Frustration had set in for the former Last Breathing Outlaw. Irritated by the resilience of Ramesses, he went for a steel chair to put down Ramesses for the count, but it was Kimberly Chase who pulled the chair away from him. As Saint was distracted by Chase, Ramesses delivered the Pharaoh’s Fury for the near fall. Ramesses followed up with a stiff superkick to the seated Saint that was followed by a standing Moonsault. Rather than going for the pinfall, Ramesses again went for the Hit Parade. Saint managed to catch his leg this time, lifting him up into a reverse Death Valley Driver to a huge ovation from the audience. Like his partner, Saint didn’t go for the cover.
As Saint recovered in the corner, he told Ramesses that he loved him and he didn’t want it to end this way. As he charged in, looking for the KM21, Ramesses stunned the big guy with a spinkick to the jaw, followed by the Hit Parade!! As Saint was laid out on the canvas, Ramesses slowly climbed the turnbuckles, delivering a beautiful Platinum Press for the victory in 25:44!!
Winner: Ramesses
After the match, Colton Saint, Ramesses, and Kimberly Chase embraced in a group hug in the middle of the ring. As his hands were raised by his wife and best friend, Ramesses collapsed to the canvas, kissing the mat before the three made their exit to the back.
Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet
30 Competitors
Entrant #1: Ava (0:00)
Entrant #2: Novia Vidal (0:00)
Entrant #3: Juri Maou (2:00)
Entrant #4: Nikki Payne (04:00)
== Juri Maou - Eliminated by Ava (3:18 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #5: Lillie Saint (06:00)
Entrant #6: Seiya (08:00)
Entrant #7: Veronica Landis (10:00)
== Seiya - Eliminated by Nikki Payne & Novia Vidal (3:24 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #8: Davina Knox (12:00)
Entrant #9: Frankie Fontaine (14:00)
== Ava - Eliminated by Novia Vidal (15:24 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #10: Athena Daze (16:00)
Entrant #11: Mei Koyama (18:00)
== Veronica Landis - Eliminated by Davina Knox (8:46 in the Gauntlet)
== Mei Koyama - Eliminated by Davina Knox & Nikki Payne (1:36 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #12: Katherine Jardine (20:00)
Entrant #13: Lexi Gold (22:00)
== Davina Knox - Eliminated by Athena Daze & Frankie Fontaine (11:43 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #14: Zane (24:00)
Entrant #15: Taylor Sweet (26:00)
== Novia Vidal - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (27:41 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #16: Kimberly Chase (28:00)
== Katherine Jardine - Eliminated by Zane (8:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Zane - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (5:38 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #17: Kylie Ravers (30:00)
Entrant #18: Setsuka Fujii (32:00)
== Athena Daze - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (15:52 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #19: Sakura Matsuda (34:00)
Entrant #20: Dr. Runa Olsen (36:00)
== Taylor Sweet - Eliminated by Kylie Ravers & Nikki Payne (8:46 in the Gauntlet)
== Frankie Fontaine - Eliminated by distraction from Amber Payne (25:31 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #21: Chantay Lavoie (38:00)
Entrant #22: Amber Payne (40:00)
== Kylie Ravers - Eliminated by Lexi Gold after Fontaine interfered (9:12 in the Gauntlet)
== Nikki Payne - Eliminated by Lillie Saint after Fontaine interfered (35:52 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #23: Crazy Violet (42:00)
== Setsuka Fujii - Eliminated by Lillie Saint & Crazy Violet (10:54 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #24: Galina Davidova (44:00)
Entrant #25: Josie Grey (46:00)
Entrant #26: Marisol Vilaro (48:00)
==Sakura Matsuda - Eliminated by Lavoie & Vilaro (15:38 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #27: Maria Brienne (50:00)
Entrant #28: Terumi Niki (52:00)
== Galina Davidova - Eliminated by Amber Payne (9:14 in the Gauntlet)
== Maria Brienne - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (3:36 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #29: Veronica Taylor (54:00)
== Josie Grey - Eliminated by Kimberly Chase (9:04 in the Gauntlet)
== Kimberly Chase - Eliminated by Runa Olsen (27:44 in the Gauntlet)
Entrant #30: Katsumi Kumagai (56:00)
== Terumi Niki - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (4:49 in the Gauntlet) (56:49)
== Crazy Violet - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (16:02 in the Gauntlet) (58:02)
== Katsumi Kumagai - Eliminated by Vilaro & Taylor (6:36 in the Gauntlet) (1:02:36)
== Chantay Lavoie - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (25:02 in the Gauntlet) (1:03:02)
== Veronica Taylor - Eliminated by Amber Payne (11:41 in the Gauntlet) (1:05:41)
== Amber Payne - Eliminated by Lexi Gold (28:09 in the Gauntlet) (1:08:09)
== Marisol Vilaro -Eliminated by Runa Olsen (22:42 in the Gauntlet) (1:10:42)
== Lexi Gold - Eliminated by Lillie Saint (54:32 in the Gauntlet) (1:16:32)
== Lillie Saint - Eliminated by Runa Olsen (1:13:52 in the Gauntlet) (1:19:52)
Dr. Runa Olsen won the 2023 Paradigm Legacy Gauntlet in 1:19:52, last eliminating Lillie Saint. The other final four competitors were Lexi Gold and Marisol Vilaro
Main Event: SWWS World Heavyweight Championship
(Interference from The Darkness is Banned)
Donny Mason (Champion) vs Kristjan Halvorsen w/Nicholas Gabriel (Challenger)
In a match that was intense from the start, both Mason and Halvorsen came to heavy blows in the middle of the ring just moments after the bell sounded. Mason had the power game, but it was the brute force of Halvorsen that made any kind of offense difficult for the SWWS World Heavyweight Champion. It was pure hatred from both men as the match broke away from the throws, leading to clubbing forearms that knocked each other back. Even Nicholas Gabriel was unable to stop Halvorsen from taking a series of brutal shots that busted the Challenger open.
The blood only seemed to enrage Halvorsen more, causing the vicious Challenger to throw all caution to the wind in the war of strikes with the Champion. The battle went to the outside of the ring, as Gabriel once again tried to interfere in the war, only to get knocked to the floor by both men! Halvorsen demolished the steel steps by slamming Mason through them to a chorus of jeers from the audience. After a Gutwrench Powerbomb onto the ring steps, Halvorsen brought Mason into the ring for a near fall.
Mason, losing his temper as he struggled to stand, caught Halvorsen with a Biel across the ring. His temper had gotten the better of him, ripping the turnbuckle from the ring and went for another Biel to Halvorsen. This time, the Challenger pushed the foe into the exposed post, delivering a Stiff Powerbomb for a two count. Mason fought back with his best, shocking Halvorsen with the Dambuster Boot to a chorus of cheers. Before he could get a cover, Gabriel tried distracting the referee. Mason threw Gabriel into the ring, signaling for the Dambuster Boot on the annoying Manager. Halvorsen charged in, missing Mason as he collided with the referee. Mason stunned Halvorsen with a high impact powerslam before signaling again for the Dambuster Boot to the Challenger. Shockingly enough, Marisol Vilaro appeared on the top of the stage. Mason, confused by her appearance, found himself on the receiving end of the Queen’s Guard from Tyrone!!!
Mason struggled to get back to his feet, only to take another Gutwrench Powerbomb from Halvorsen as Tyrone and Gabriel made their exit. The referee struggled to make the count, eventually counting the three to give The Darkness their first title in SWWS!!!
Winner and NEW SWWS World Heavyweight Champion, Kristjan Halvorsen!!!!
Tyrone quickly helped Halvorsen to his feet, bringing all of Team Vilaro down to the ring. The Darkness, consisting of the Yu Brothers, Isaiah Andrews, and FUMIHIKO made their way out to the ring to join Team Vilaro, Halvorsen, and Gabriel. The two factions have consolidated their power to form one of the most devastating groups in professional wrestling. As The Vilaro Legion lifted the newly crowned World Heavyweight Champion onto their shoulders, Nicholas Gabriel and Marisol Vilaro shake hands, posing for the camera as the show came to a close.