2014.05.07: PWN - MSW - MSW Presents: Best of the Best 2014
Contents
- 1 The Card
- 2 Intro
- 3 Yugo Phailous/Johnny B. Vs Leo Banks/Chad Vargas
- 4 The American Reality
- 5 Danny's Stamp of Approval
- 6 Frank Washington Vs Robert Garland
- 7 Ropes Can't Contain Them
- 8 Tyler Xero Vs Bryan York
- 9 Words from Xero
- 10 Matt Ward Vs Luke Jackson
- 11 The American Reality... Part 2
- 12 Peyton Von Licht Vs Neforian
- 13 Women's Championship Run Down
- 14 ROPES CAN'T CONTAIN THESE TWO
- 15 Marie Porter Vs Kat Vs Shawna Martinez
- 16 Unexpected Visitor
- 17 Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
The Card
Date: Wednesday, May 7th
Commentary: Alex Smith (play-by-play), Alex Bradford (color)
Promoter: Danny Stevenson
(Card/Match Order Subject to Change)
DARK MATCH
Hunter McKnight Vs Davis Wiley
It's an odd pairing, sure, but Vargas has been looking to get his shot on the main show and he finally does. Vargas is known to not like much of anybody besides himself... well neither does The Johnny and even though Johnny didn't advance past Daniel Smart he put on a hell of a fight and rumor has it he's looking to smack Vargas around a bit because his face annoys JB. Phalious had one match so far, but he's a true blue Cowboy, hard working to the bone. Leo Banks on the other hand... he's rich. He's got the money and doesn't understand why somebody would want to be so hard working when you can pay people to do that for you. A lot of combustible elements here, and a lot of odd pairings but who knows... maybe we'll see the start of a couple tag teams.
Marie picked up a huge singles victory over Kat on Unstoppable adding to the already combustible element that is Shawna and Kat, with an surprise stipulation added right before their match at US6. Our Women know how to tear it up like no other, and now this triple threat will be great, and the stakes are higher as the winner walks out as the first ever Women's champion.
York must now face the gauntlet following his actions at US6. First up? Tyler Xero -- a young newcomer who has been nothing short of impressive in the ring and gets a chance to be even more impressive. York made it known he thinks he's better than the rest, well here's his chance to prove it against a future world champion. How will York fare? Will start off the gauntlet strong, or will Xero show the world one more time why he is that damn good?
Ward and Jackson -- it started at Unstoppable #1 when Ward picked up a win over Loose Cannon but not before throwing Jackson clear into the audience. At Unstoppable #2 they had a rematch and Jackson picked up the huge win but it just didn't stop there. Since then, Ward had been after Jackson before challenging him to a Dog Collar match to keep him grounded, to try and eliminate that high risk style of his. Well, Jackson accepted and the blood has just continued to boil between them but here at Best of the Best it all comes to an end. Will Jackson find a way around the collar and chain, or will Ward's size and stretch prove to be too much at such a close distance?
Intro
With the show opening up to a packed crowd, we see three very known men already standing in the ring to a huge ovation. With microphones already in hand, these three men were Danny Stevenson, Drew Stevenson and Justin "Giant" Gravitt.
Danny: Welcome everybody to a very speshul night here in Missouri State Wrasslin’. I wanna start off by saying thank ya ta all of ya’ll who have made this possible. Without ya’ll, we wouldn’t be here celebratin’ this magical moment an’ we most certainly wouldn’t be crownin’ tha best of tha best tonight.
Bring his microphone up to his lips; the fans go berserk for their hometown hero, Drew Stevenson.
Drew: You see, my uncle put it best – without all of you here tonight? There would be no best of the best; there would be no Missouri State Wrestling, hell, without all of you? There would not have even been a Drew Stevenson in this business.
The fans in attendance cheer loudly.
Drew: Thank you! Now tonight is special because we will crown the very first ever Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Champion as well as the Women’s Champion. We will see the best wrestling in the world, showcased by our men and our women.
Lowering his microphone, Gravitt brings his microphone up.
Giant: Tonight will be also be very special because you will see a match that rarely ever gets used, that being the dog collar match. I can remember when Greg Valentine and Roddy Piper battled in this match and let me tell you folks, you’re in for a REAL treat! So sit back, relax, and enjoy our first match of the evening which showcases our soon to be tag team division.
Lowering the microphone, the three men receive a standing ovation as this Missouri crowd is ready and excited for Best of the Best.
Yugo Phailous/Johnny B. Vs Leo Banks/Chad Vargas
Kicking off our first match of the evening, we hear the bell sound as Yugo and Vargas are starting this match off and their partners, banks and Bonecrusher are on the outside on the ring apron. Staring one another down, Vargas mouths something to Yugo who hauls off and punches him right in the mouth. Stumbling backwards, Vargas is quick to regain his composure as he fires back hitting a huge punch of his own as these two men kick off tag team action with nothing more than a good old fashioned fight.
Smith: To no surprise, we kick off Best of the Best with a brawl.
Bradford: That’s how every show should be started, with two guys trying to maim each other.
Smith: Well then you’ll love the dog collar match later on tonight.
Bradford: You mean when Matt Ward gets his revenge on that little twerp?
Having gained the upper hand, Vargas gave Yugo a thumb to the eye which caught him off guard. Backing Yugo into the corner, Vargas starts stomping on him and as the referee tells him to get him out of the corner since he has the ropes, Banks uses this time to choke Yugo with the tag rope as the ref isn’t looking. Tagging Banks in, the young, brash rich kid pulls Yugo out of the corner and hits a textbook vertical suplex. Sitting up afterwards, he smirks and doesn’t utilize this opportunity to try making the cover. Pulling Yugo to his feet, he grabs him by the arm and backs up pulling him in looking for a short-arm clothesline but Yugo ducks under the clothesline and reaches back grabbing Banks underneath the chin hitting a neck breaker which seems to turn the tide.
Smith: What a neck breaker by Yugo, that was a great counter.
Bradford: It was okay, not as good as if Bryce Manning had done it but still pretty good.
Quickly making the cover, the referee drops down to make the three count.
Banks gets the shoulder up in time. Picking Banks up to his feet by his blonde locks, Yugo is caught off guard by a poke to the eyes which causes him to stumble holding his eyes. Darting to the ropes, Banks returns and drop kicks Yugo right in the left knee dropping him like a sack of potatoes. Quickly making the tag, Vargas enters the ring and stomps on the lower back region of Yugo. Looking at Johnny who has yet to be tagged in yet and taunting him, this angers him as he tries getting in but the referee stops him. Utilizing this perfect moment, Banks enters into the ring and both he and Vargas hit an old school double vertical suplex onto Yugo as Johnny is arguing with the referee to turn around while getting out of the ring.
Bradford: These two are on the same page and as of right now? They are my pick to take it all.
With Banks back as the legal man but really illegally, he smirks arrogantly and taunts getting the fans to boo heavily. Picking Yugo up, he is hit with a very fast DDT from out of nowhere which flattens Banks. Beginning to crawl towards his partner, Yugo is looking to make a much needed tag as Banks is beginning to stir. Quickly darting into the ring, Vargas quickly snatches Yugo by the foot trying to hold him back, hopping on one foot, Yugo manages to hit an Enziguri which drops Vargas and lunges out to make the tag as the crowd goes ballistic. Entering into the ring, Johnny is on fire leveling both Vargas and Banks with stiff punches. As Vargas gets up stumbling, Johnny clotheslines him over the top rope as he hits the floor. Exiting the ring, Yugo begins taking the fight to Vargas on the outside and Banks took this time to climb up to the top turnbuckle as Johnny is facing away from him.
Smith: Johnny could be in trouble.
Turning around, Banks jumps off of the top rope and Johnny catches him on his shoulders. Positioning him perfectly, he hits the Johnny special and immediately hooks the leg.
Barbara Braman: The winners of the match, YUGO PHAILOUS AND JOHNNY BOOONECRUSHER!!!
The American Reality
“They say diamonds are forever—“
The shot opened up on a diamond sitting on a gold band.
“And so I am.”
The camera pulled backwards to show Roman Gold standing there—on the same yacht as before. This time with a black suit covering his white dress shirt, he smiled for the camera.
“I’ve been asked ‘Roman, what is The American Reality? And my answer? I.. I am The American Reality. What’s known as ‘The American Dream’ is a dated and flawed belief- why should people who aren’t as successful as myself get the same options as me? It’s wrong—as I said, it’s a flawed system. I represent what being an American should be about.. I AM The American Reality.. Roman Gold, and I approve of this message.”
With a nod, Roman smiled once again before taking a sip from the wine glass he picked up. Toasting it towards the camera, Roman nodded.
“And in order to show my support for the broke and hungry also known as 98% of the MSW Roster, let me show you people how I deal with a problem like that.”
Tossing the glass of wine into the ocean, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a stack of bills and begun to carelessly throw it into the ocean as well.
“When you’re Roman Gold, you do as you please. Understand that before you attempt to get in my way.”
Danny's Stamp of Approval
We come back from commercial backstage, we see Daniel Smart sitting on the wooden bench taping getting his ring gear on. As the camera pans back, we see Danny Stevenson step into view to give Smart some words of encouragement.
Danny: Daniel, how are ya feeling son?
Smart looks up replying.
Daniel: I’m feeling great! I am ready to show the world that I am the best wrestler.
Looking confident in Smart, he nods his head.
Danny: Just do yer best out there son. Yer a phenomenal athlete, you have proved it already and just be sure ta take care of yaself out there because I promise ya that Mannin’ is goin’ ta try everythin’ in his will to make sure that he beats you. I believe in ya kid, so go out there there an’ make us all proud!
Shaking hands, Danny turns around exiting the dressing room as Smart continues to get ready for tonight’s huge Main Event to crown the first ever Missouri State Wrestling Heavyweight Champion.
Frank Washington Vs Robert Garland
"Ephemeral" begins to play over the PA system, the crowd starting to boo loudly. After a short while, Robert Garland steps out of the back, Travis Rech beside him. Garland looks out at the audience before focusing his attention on the ring. The two of them head down the ramp, the camera catching the back of Garland's jacket where his name is outlined in gold lettering.
Barbara Braman: Introducing first accompanied by Travis Rech, from New Orleans, Louisiana weighing 226lbs Robert Garland!
Smith: This match has been years in the making ladies and gentlemen. They fought all throughout the New York/New Jersey area, they’ve been raising hell here in Missouri, and they even brawled inside a Wal-Mart at one point. There’s certainly no love lost between these two men and tonight it all comes to an end.
Bradford: I hope Frank Washington spent his last week as a free man telling Shawna how me he loves her and I hope they spent their time walking on the beach together doing that mushy garbage because after tonight he’s going to be bound to a hospital bed. Garland is stirring with unbridled hatred; he’s waited 4 long years to finally get his revenge on the man that ruined his life. In fact I’m almost certain he’ll get suspended after this match with the brutality he plans to unleash but as long as Frank Washington is taken out of commission it’s a price he’s more than willing to pay.
Smith: We’re well aware of that past Bradford, Garland insists on reminding us at every single turn. I can’t condone what Frank did to him in the past but a lot has changed since then. Having personally traveled the road with him over the years I’ve had the opportunity to watch him evolve. He’s embarked on an odyssey to atone for his actions by giving back to the fans and this sport and from being in this business over forty years I can tell his intentions are genuine. That being said he has every right to defend himself from a man hell-bent on taking his livelihood and career away from him.
Once the two hit the ring, Garland removes his jacket as Rech places himself ringside. Garland with a steely focus stares down the ramp, eager to finally get his hands on his rival.
"Re-Education (Through Labor)" by Rise Against resonates from the PA system as jet of smoke erupts on the stage as the lights dim. Frank emerges from the smoke walking at a fast pace removing his Red Coat.
Barbara Braman: And his opponent making his way to the ring now residing in San Jose, California weighing 233lbs he is The Revolutionary, Frank Washington!
After removing his coat he sprints down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope. Before the referee can even ring the bell the two hated rivals begin exchanging punches in the middle of the ring. Frank and Badger appear to be glued to each other as they start brawling all over the ring drifting near the ropes to the center of the ring back to another set of ropes until they end up in a corner. Garland manages to get the upper hand momentarily as he rains punches repeatedly to the head of Frank Washington as the referee begins counting for a clean break.
Ref: 1!, 2!. 3!, 4!
The referee tries to pull Badger off his rival but gets shoved backwards as he continues his assault.
Smith: Robert Garland is flirting with disqualification already into this match!
Bradford: Honestly Smith I don’t think he gives a damn. Neither man came out here to put on a good show for the fans but to fight! Garland himself said he was going to a funeral at the contract signing, are you really surprised?
Smith: I’m not surprised at the intensity in that ring; the bad blood runs very deep with these two. No, what I’m surprised at is his willingness to get this match thrown out in the opening moments. Once that bell rings security won’t be far behind to restore order. Danny Stevenson made it clear earlier today before we hit the airwaves that if this situation got out of control he would do whatever it took to restore order.
Bradford: You actually make a good point Einstein but I dare you to go in that ring to tell him.
Smith: You kidding me? I’m a commentator not a wrestler! I’ve wrestled one match in my career and that’s good enough for me.
Finally the referee summons the courage to pull Garland off him shoving him back pointing to the referee uniform he’s wearing. As Garland argues with the ref Rech seeing the opportunity to strike walks over to Frank who’s slumped in the corner runs over and slaps him across the face repeatedly.
Rech then takes his belt off and wraps it around Frank’s neck and pulls back, pressing his foot against the apron to increase the pressure. Frank kicks his feet on the mat trying to dig his fingers under the belt to relieve some of the pressure. Finally Rech quickly lets go with the belt as the referee turns around. Rech drops his belt and throws his arms up feigning innocence
Smith: Come on eject him ref! He has no place in this match!
Bradford: It’s only illegal if you get caught. Travis Rech is here to make sure that snake Frank Washington can’t slither away from the fires of justice! In the natural order Badgers always triumph over snakes, you ever watch the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet?
Smith: You’re kidding me right?! Why there wasn’t a “no outside interference” clause in that contract is beyond me. You want to get two men in the middle of that ring to settle their differences? I’m all for that Bradford but it should stay between the two who signed the contract and only those two. This makes me absolutely sick to see this blatant abuse of the rules!
Bradford: Did you forget to take your geritol this morning old man? If you want to be the Scoutmaster of MSW why don’t you do something about it?
Garland smirks as he sees Frank seated in the corner and runs to connect with Bite of the Badger! The crowd continues to boo as Garland can be seen rather satisfied with his handiwork, grinning ear to ear like a Cheshire cat. He grabs Frank by his chin and presses him into the corner.
“You son of a bitch! I’m not done making you suffer yet! This is only the beginning!”
Bradford: Garland is savoring this moment, when you wait 4 long years to finally enact justice you just don’t want it to end. This is for all the times he stabbed him in the back, all the times he tormented him without even a hint of mercy.
Garland backs up looking to hit Bite of the Badger again before charging full speed ahead. At the last possible moment the veteran ring presence of Frank Washington kicks in and he rolls out of the way as Garland crash and burns into the turnbuckle.
Smith: Be it out of experience or pure instinct Frank Washington managed to roll out of the way at the last moment. There’s rarely ever a moment when he isn’t aware of his position in the ring.
Bradford: He got lucky Smith! It’s desperation before the fall.
Frank crawls a little away from the corner before grabbing onto the ropes to pull himself up. He’s still a little dazed from Bite of the Badger but appears to be regaining his footing. Leaning against the ropes he raises his arm up and down motioning for Garland to get up, a look of malicious intent was clear in his eyes. As Garland makes it back up to a seated position he runs and connects to the side of his face with a running big boot. Frank stumbles towards the ropes and grabs ahold of the top rope for leverage as he begins stomping on Garland repeatedly reminiscent of Stone Cold Steve Austin’s mudhole stomps. The referee quickly tries to intervene calling for a clean break.
Ref: 1!, 2!, 3! Frank you better stop, otherwise I’m going to have to disqualify you. 4!
Ignoring the referee Frank keeps stomping away. Just like Garland before him moments ago the referee tries to get in between the action to force a clean break. Finally Frank backs off for a moment as the referee tries to reprimand him, only to push him aside to unleash another flurry of stomps!
Smith: It appears neither man wants to follow the rulebook tonight!
Bradford: Well it’s not like either guy denied it, they were both clear about their intentions going into this match, even Frank told Talent Relations to not even bother sending a referee out for this match.
Smith: I respect the hell out of Frank Washington but he shouldn’t have to stoop to Garland’s level here.
Bradford: Honestly I say let them fight and I’m sure for once the fans and I are on the same page when I say this. When two men fight over something as personal as this there’s no respect or sportsmanship involved. It’s all about personal pride and survival, that’s what it boils down to. They’re both too proud to back down.
The referee again tries to dissuade Frank from this course of action as it appears that the aggression behind his stomps only appears to be intensifying.
Ref: 1!, 2!, 3!, 4!, Fi-
Frank stops right before the referee finishes his count as he engages in a very heated exchange with the official.
Bradford laughs as Frank and the ref continue to argue.
Bradford: Ha ha! What did I tell you Smith?!
Smith: Oh brother… give it a rest already! Do you always have to stir the damn pot? These are two men that are hell-bent on killing each other! What about their friends, their families? How do you think they’re going to feel when they’re sitting across each other from opposite hospital beds? This is beyond professional wrestling Bradford; this is a personal vendetta that just won’t go away. Enough is enough!
Bradford: You’re damn right I have to Smith. This is a business not a damn charity, we’re here to make money and drive sales. Everyone wants to watch two people beat the holy piss out of each other, there’s a reason why combat sports have stood the test of time, there’s a reason why boxing is an Olympic sport. It worked in the days of the Roman Empire and it sure as hell works today!
Throughout the commotion Rech walks over to Garland whose arms and head are hanging outside the bottom ropes as he listens to his impromptu pep talk. Making sure the referee was still busy with Frank he reaches into his pocket and slips something to Garland who quickly grabs ahold of it in his hands. Finally as the referee begins to turn around Rech backs off as Garland appears to slip something over his hand doing his best to conceal his intentions. As Frank goes to head back towards Garland almost as if on cue Rech hops up on the apron and calls the referee over. With the ref’s back turned Frank picks Garland up by his hair only to get hit with a swift right hook to the jaw sending Frank down to the mat.
Smith: Oh for heaven’s sake! Did Rech just introduce brass knuckles into the match?
Knowing that the referee would only be distracted for a few moments he quickly slides the brass knuckles off his hand and tosses them outside of the ring as the referee turns around just a tad too late.
Bradford: Veteran move by Rech to give his client the edge in a tight situation!
Smith: Veteran move my ass!
Rech swaggers over towards the announce table stretching his arms out as Smith takes off his headset and stands up much to the delight of the crowd.
Smith and Rech start exchanging words as the referee ducks his head out under the middle rope wondering what the commotion is. Smith then points to the referee and then to Rech as he’s shouting at this point unable to take the antics anymore.
Smith: HE’S GETTING INVOLVED IN THE MATCH!
Ref: I haven’t seen him get involved at all.
Smith: If you stopped having your back turned every 5 seconds you’d be seeing what everyone else is seeing!
Rech meanwhile sheepishly raises his hands up wearing a guilty smile as he shrugs.
Rech: I haven’t done anythin’ Mr. Refer’ee.
Back to the ring Garland is using this as an opportunity to tear off the turnbuckle pad in the corner and drags Frank up by his hair, repeatedly slamming his head against the turnbuckle.
Finally the referee turns around as the situation on the outside appears to have de-escalated, the referee vowing to keep a close eye on Rech. Smith sits down and puts his headset on as the referee sees the exposed turnbuckle. While the ref is quick to reprimand Garland all he receives is a one finger salute.
Smith: I apologize for my unprofessional outburst a moment ago to everyone watching at home. Call me old fashioned but I believe the action should be purely between the men in the middle of that ring. This is a very emotional and explosive situation between both of those men. I believe Travis Rech has no business being involved in this match and I certainly don’t appreciate him trying to aid another man end someone’s career.
Bradford: Hey let’s just call the match. Whether you love or hate either man in that ring there is more at stake than a championship. Some of wrestling’s most personal rivalries never involved a belt or a briefcase full of money hanging above the ring. I get it Smith. That being said I’m a Robert Garland guy and in my own personal opinion he deserves a chance to get his hands on Frank Washington.
Frank can be seen hunched over the turnbuckle, his body weight being the only thing keeping him standing upright as a river of blood flows down his face with a deep cut in his forehead. While the referee goes to check on the condition of Frank Washington, before he has a chance to ask if he can continue he gets shoved out of the way as Garland begins to pull him back trying to lock him into the Chained and Shackled. He locks the hold firmly around the arms and neck area of Frank…
Bradford: Frank Washington is about to fall victim to the most deadly hold in all of Missouri, with all respect to Drew Stevenson.
Smith: If Garland manages to fall back and lock in the body scissors this match is as good as done one way or another. He’ll either make Frank tap, pass out, or he’ll get himself disqualified for not breaking the hold in the event of a rope break.
Before Garland gets a chance to fall back out of instinct Frank kicks his leg back with all his might and connects with a low blow. Frank falls to the mat as Garland loses his grip completely and grabs his family jewels in agony. The referee allows the match to continue as he couldn’t judge if the low blow was intentional or not.
Smith: Frank Washington with a low blow! Whether it was out of instinct or desperation he managed to slip out of the hold before it could be fully locked in.
Bradford: Honestly this referee deserves a pay raise with the crap he’s had to put up with tonight! It’s a miracle neither man has been disqualified yet!
Rech is furious on the outside as he slaps the apron in frustration. Both men are very slow to get up with Garland receiving a low blow and Frank’s face drenched in his own blood. The referee checks on both men asking if they can continue before he begins counting.
2!
3!
Frank slowly crawls to the ropes trying to regain his senses as Garland continues to writhe in pain on the ground.
5! 6!
Frank slowly manages to make it to a knee as he pulls up on the top rope. Garland meanwhile gets up very gingerly as he still appears to be clutching his crotch with one hand.
8! 9!
Frank finally makes it to his feet with great assistance from the ropes. Garland has also made it back to his feet as the referee waived off the bell. Both men stumble towards eachother as Frank throws a hard right to the dome of Garland.
Garland throws a left hook back at Frank.
Frank responds with a left jab.
Garland connects with a right in response making Frank stagger backward.
Frank shoots a stiff European uppercut at Garland as he steps back forward!
Garland throws several thundering jabs right back at Frank!
Frank answers back with several of his own!
Finally Garland stumbles back as Frank grabs him and whips him towards the ropes, on the rebound. Garland goes for the Global Lariat but Frank ducks and captures him in a german suplex, launching him right into the exposed turnbuckle!
Smith: Turnabout is fair play! This fight has been going back and forth since the beginning.
Bradford: I honestly don’t know how much more either man can take.
Garland wisely rolls out of the ring as Rech rushes over to his side. With his blood dripping onto the mat Frank looks up and grins seeing Rech and Garland. The crowd goes ecstatic as Frank gets off the mat and runs against the ropes leaping over the top rope right at Garland and Rech crashing into them as they all hit the floor.
The referee begins his count as all three lay motionless on the outside.
2!
3!
All three men slowly begin to stir on the outside as the crowd is roaring with life.
5!
Rech, Garland, and Frank make it up to a knee each either holding onto the barricade or bottom rope.
7!
All three men are up now as Garland and Frank go back to brawling on the outside as neither attempt to even try to get back in the ring at this point
9!
10!
Ropes Can't Contain Them
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Tyler Xero Vs Bryan York
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Words from Xero
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Matt Ward Vs Luke Jackson
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The American Reality... Part 2
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Peyton Von Licht Vs Neforian
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Women's Championship Run Down
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ROPES CAN'T CONTAIN THESE TWO
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Marie Porter Vs Kat Vs Shawna Martinez
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Unexpected Visitor
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Daniel Smart Vs Bryce Manning
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