2020.06.05: PWN - GGW - 2020 Prospect Wrestling Classic Tournament

Intro

“Money (Instrumental)” by Pink Floyd plays as the packed Golden Gate Arena in San Francisco, California is alive and electric tonight. The crowd, normally very hostile to IC3 is quick to welcome him back for the first GGW branded event in 5 years as the owner of Golden Gate Wrestling and the President of the Prospect Wrestling Network makes his way to the ring.

Julian Masterson: Ladies and gentlemen please welcome Isaac Cornelius The third.... I....C.....3!

GGW's resident Ring Announcer and Janitor's booming voice echos over the PA system as IC3 makes his way down the ramp to the ring. Inside the ring there appears to be an object sitting on a table covered with a velvet covering over it. IC3 doesn't interact with the fans like he did recently in Maine, keeping his distance as he walks with a purpose to the ring. He walks up the steps as Masterson assists him inside the ring, sitting on the middle rope for him before handing off the microphone.

IC3: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the LIVE PREMIERE of Golden Gate Wrestling on the Prospect Wrestling Network!

The crowd cheers as IC3 gives them a moment to make a bit of noise before continuing.

IC3: I'm going to keep this short and sweet because we have a very busy night here tonight. But over a year ago I had a vision, a vision for a wrestling network for the fans, to provide content at the low, low price of $4.99 a month. I felt that wrestling fans needed a product that provided First Class entertainment in a First Class streaming platform and if you don't see what you want out there in the world? Sometimes you have to roll up your sleeves and create it yourself, you know? Sometimes you need to take action and put your money where your mouth is. One year later, after a lot of deals being made and a lot of ink drying on contracts, we're here, we're finally here. We're here in the great Golden State of California!

The crowd cheers again as IC3 waits for them to finish.

IC3: Just a week ago, I made an announcement that would bring LONE over to Prospect, to California and low and behold? The very same crooked little Maine Mayor that I called out for letting their city rot and decay, the same little crooked Maine Mayor that saw businesses leave in a mass exodus finally decided to try to do something about it! When I pulled the plug on LONE, their last big source of economic revenue to the region? That little Maine Mayor finally woke up from their little 3 year siesta down in Miami. That little Mayor finally realized that economic activity is dead! But make no mistake, that announcement was no bluff. When that little Mayor wouldn't work something out for the mutual benefit of everyone? I made my move, and just because that little Maine Mayor sees that I was serious now doesn't change a thing. LONE will no longer be known as the Ladies of New England because New England has been cut off!

But we'll be keeping the letters, it'll still be known as LONE but you'll have to tune into this month's edition to find out what those four letters now stand for. Now why am I taking time to speak about that little debacle? Because the Prospect Wrestling Network is finally whole! While we will be continuing to update old and new content alike, all of the promotions under our umbrella are now aligned! Golden Gate Wrestling will run events once again periodically and in addition, events that have not yet ran for promotions yet to be introduced, they will be debuting in the coming weeks and months. And while I can't speak too much publicly right now, I don't want to steal the thunder of those fine and classy promotions, tonight will be the beginning of a new tradition. Tonight will usher in the inaugural Prospect Classic Cup! There will be a few surprises, but the Prospect Classic Cup will be an 8 person tournament that runs yearly on a rotational basis on the promotions within the Prospect Wrestling Network family; open to ALL members and promotions of the Prospect Wrestling Network family and occasionally free agents as well! LONE will be represented here tonight by Alison Crowne and Sister Catherine, Golden Gate Wrestling will also be represented by the well traveled veteran Billy Stilwell and up and coming rookie “The Wolf” Mark Briggs, two men that have recently signed!

The crowd cheers, excited about the tournament and the announcement of some big time names.

IC3: And tonight the Prospect Wrestling Network will get a taste of one of our promotions in Japan, as SAKURA PRO, the women's, or joshi, promotion based out of Japan will be represented by “Deadshot” Emily Emmett! SAKURA PRO seeks to set the bar high over in Japan and Ms. Emmett is part of the first graduating class of the SAKURA PRO Wrestling Dojo, trained by the great Japanese puroresu legend, Sojiro Yukimura! The winner of this 8 person tournament will win this!

IC3 removes the cloth as a nice, polished and silver trophy cup stood on full display and glimmered in the light.

IC3: Not only will their names go down in history but they will bring prestige and class to their home promotion as well as raise their own profile. So to the 8 fine men and women competing here tonight; go out and win with class!

First Round Matches

Carl Whitaker Vs. Emily Emmett

Julian Masterson: This match is a Standard Match. On her way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 125 pounds, from Okinawa, Japan accompanied by Drew Stevenson, Emily Emmett!!! (crowd cheers ********)

[Emily Emmett makes her way to the ring, wasting no time sliding in waiting for the opening bell. ]

Julian Masterson - and her opponent, weighing in at 228 pounds, from Beaumont, Texas accompanied by Alison Crowne, Carl Whitaker!!! (crowd boos ******)

[Stonehands makes his way to the ring. Duke Dick checks Emily Emmett's boots and knee pads. (ding, ding, ding) Carl Whitaker drops Emily Emmett with a Gorilla Press Slam on the mat. Emily Emmett whips Carl Whitaker's feet from under him with a side kick. Emily Emmett climbs to his feet. Emily Emmett hits Carl Whitaker with an elbow drop Emily Emmett climbs to his feet. Carl Whitaker is driven further into the mat by Emily Emmett with a diving elbow smash. Emily Emmett gets back to his feet. Emily Emmett rolls onto Carl Whitaker connecting with a knee. Now Carl Whitaker standing. Carl Whitaker goes for a Scorpion Death Drop but Emily Emmett dodges the attack. ]

Alex Smith – So early on we have Emily Emmett vs Carl Whitaker. For those who many not know Carl Whitaker is a professional wrestler and fighter with a boxing background. He has an overall combined fighting record of 17-4 and Alison Crowne, his manager and tag team partner is an MMA fighter and wrestler in her own right and recently had a record setting reign as LONE Champion, setting the mark at an astonishing 454 days. Meanwhile Emily Emmett is a rookie, at the age of 19 she's part of the first graduating class of the SAKURA PRO Wrestling Dojo and she recently won in her American debut against current LONE Champion Terri Thompson in another promotion in Atlanta. Terri said Emily would earn a LONE Championship opportunity at the end of this month if she beat her, and she did. Emily has also recently hit it off with Drew Stevenson who has appeared to have turned over a new leaf and has taken her under his wing in a mentor role.

DIC – Did you have to mention Terri? The only reason why I agreed to work here tonight was because she wouldn't be here! I mean, it's really a shame though. Emily is kinda hot but Whitaker is going to ruin her pretty face by the end of this one! You know Alison can't be happy about someone leapfrogging her either when she hasn't even gotten her contractually obligated rematch!

Alex Smith – Well, Jack E. Bux has approved the match so she'll have to face the winner at another date. That said, this is an excellent opportunity to scout one of her potential opponents. Emily Emmett could be the LONE Champion by the time Alison Crowne gets to exercise her rematch.

DIC – Big IF though! I don't envy anybody who pulls ole Whitaker in the first round!


[Carl Whitaker uses a snap mare takeover on Emily Emmett. Carl Whitaker covers Emily Emmett. The ref starts the count. ...1 Emily Emmett escapes. ]

Alex Smith – Swift kickout by Emily Emmett!

[Emily Emmett moves back to his feet. Emily Emmett superkicks Carl Whitaker. Emily Emmett covers Carl Whitaker hooking the leg. Duke Dick counts. ...1 ...2 Carl Whitaker kicks out. ]

Alex Smith – That superkick rocked him, but not nearly enough to get the job done! He's got a very sturdy jaw, made of steel and not glass!

DIC – A few people have managed to knock him out in a fight, but that's a very small and exclusive club!

[Carl Whitaker stands up. Emily Emmett is hooked in a full nelson. Carl Whitaker hits Emily Emmett with an ear-ringer Carl Whitaker gets thrown into the corner and gets boot choked by Emily Emmett. Carl Whitaker bounces Emily Emmett off the ropes and clotheslines her. Carl Whitaker goes for a pin. Referee Duke Dick makes the count. ...1 ...2 Emily Emmett kicks out. Emily Emmett is up again. Carl Whitaker bites Emily Emmett's arm out of desperation Emily Emmett leaps up, swings around Carl Whitaker and DDTs him onto the mat. Carl Whitaker is hooked in a full nelson. Duke Dick asks Carl Whitaker if he quits. ... Carl Whitaker tries to escape. ... ... ... Carl Whitaker escapes. Emily Emmett executes a corkscrew legdrop on Carl Whitaker. Emily Emmett climbs to her feet. Carl Whitaker climbs to his feet. Carl Whitaker comes from behind and bulldogs Emily Emmett. Emily Emmett moves back to her feet. Carl Whitaker holds his mouth after receiving an elbow smash to the face. Carl Whitaker gets back into the match with a jumping neck snap on Emily Emmett. Emily Emmett mule kicks Carl Whitaker. Carl Whitaker stands up. Carl Whitaker hiptosses Emily Emmett. Carl Whitaker rolls onto Emily Emmett connecting with a knee. Emily Emmett is back on her feet. A springboard dropkick by Emily Emmett sends Carl Whitaker to the mat. Emily Emmett chants start. ]

Alex Smith – Emily Emmett with the springboard dropkick and the crowd is getting behind her!

[Now Emily Emmett standing. Emily Emmett and Carl Whitaker go to the floor Duke Dick starts the count (.1) Emily Emmett swings a Steel chair and hits Carl Whitaker. Carl Whitaker is bleeding as a result. Carl Whitaker gets kneed in the stomach by Emily Emmett when Emily Emmett jumped off the top rope. Carl Whitaker stands up. (..2) Emily Emmett executes a bulldog off of the top rope, bringing Carl Whitaker crashing face first to the floor. Emily Emmett gets up. (...3) Emily Emmett chokes Carl Whitaker with a microphone cable. ]

DIC – Duke Dick is a real dick for letting something like that fly!

Alex Smith – From what I've been told, the official has been instructed to exercise a lot of leeway here for this tournament to accommodate to every style under the sun. I may not agree with it, but if it's allowed to fly then it's fair game, right?

[Carl Whitaker's arm is just being TWISTED by an arm grapevine by Emily Emmett. Emily Emmett chants start. Carl Whitaker is back on his feet. A forearm choke by Emily Emmett nearly gets her disqualified. Emily Emmett takes Carl Whitaker into the ring. Emily Emmett tries for a tiger suplex but is unable to lift Carl Whitaker. Emily Emmett dropkicks Carl Whitaker to the knee. Emily Emmett climbs to her feet. Emily Emmett hits a Wrist-lock transitioned into a short-arm high knee strike to the head of Carl Whitaker!

Alex Smith – Rook. Takes. King!

Emily Emmett covers Carl Whitaker. Referee Duke Dick makes the count. ...1 ...2 ...3

Julian Masterson: The winner of this match, Emily Emmett!!!

Alex Smith – What a massive upset! I can't believe it! She knocked Carl Whitaker out! WOW!

DIC – For once I'm at a loss for words. Just who the hell is this kid?!

Alex Smith – I don't know, but she has back to back victories over Terri Thompson AND Carl Whitaker! Two very big names in this industry! Sojiro Yuikmura has definitely been doing his job for one of his students to pull off that massive feat!

"The Wolf" Mark Briggs Vs. Billy Stilwell

Julian Masterson: This match is a Standard Match. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 180 pounds, from Annapolis, MD, Billy Stilwell!!! (crowd cheers *********)

[Billy Stilwell makes his way to the ring. ]

Julian Masterson: and his opponent, weighing in at 179 pounds, from Brooklyn, New York, "The Wolf" Mark Briggs!!! (crowd cheers *****)

["The Wolf" Mark Briggs makes his way to the ring. Billy Stilwell walks around the ring (ding, ding, ding) . "The Wolf" Mark Briggs drops Billy Stilwell with a Gorilla Press Slam on the mat. Billy Stilwell hits a jumping elbow thrust on "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs hits a jumping elbow thrust on Billy Stilwell. Billy Stilwell stands up. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs neck snaps Billy Stilwell. Billy Stilwell attempts to kick "The Wolf" Mark Briggs, but "The Wolf" Mark Briggs catches his leg. Billy Stilwell flips around and kicks "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. ]

Alex Smith - Billy Stilwell with a enzuigiri early on. Billy Stilwell is a journeyman that's traveled and wrestled all across the United States looking to finally strike out and make a name for himself. Mark Briggs meanwhile is pretty new to the industry but he has a lot of potential.

DIC – Wolfie boy is going to have his work cut out for him, that's for sure!

[Now Billy Stilwell standing. Billy Stilwell hits "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with an elbow drop Billy Stilwell gets up. Billy Stilwell hits "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with an elbow drop from the second turnbuckle. Billy Stilwell stands up. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs is back on his feet. Billy Stilwell whips "The Wolf" Mark Briggs's feet from under him with a side kick. Now Billy Stilwell standing. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs climbs to his feet. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs tries for a headscissors takeover but Billy Stilwell avoids it. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs sends Billy Stilwell to ringside. Duke Dick starts the count (.1) "The Wolf" Mark Briggs cuts Billy Stilwell with a blade. Billy Stilwell is bleeding as a result. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with an exploder suplex on Billy Stilwell. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs chants start. ]

Alex Smith - Good exploder suplex by "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. Billy Stilwell has to be feeling that one!

["The Wolf" Mark Briggs is back on his feet. (..2) "The Wolf" Mark Briggs swings a Steel chair and hits Billy Stilwell. Billy Stilwell is bleeding as a result. (...3) "The Wolf" Mark Briggs punches Billy Stilwell repeatedly. (....4) Billy Stilwell goes off the top turnbuckle and double foot stomps "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. ]

DIC – You should've hit him with that chair harder, Wolfie boy, you idiot!

[Billy Stilwell gets up. (.....5) They fight into the aisle. Billy Stilwell and "The Wolf" Mark Briggs move back to ringside. Billy Stilwell and "The Wolf" Mark Briggs move back into the ring. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs gets hit with a diving elbow smash from Billy Stilwell. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs gets back to his feet. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs kicks Billy Stilwell in the groin. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs short-arm clotheslines Billy Stilwell to the mat. Billy Stilwell moves back to his feet. Flying somersault drop kick by Billy Stilwell puts him back in the match. ]

Alex Smith - Billy Stilwell is showing off his athleticism here tonight, you can tell how badly he wants this! Winning The Cup would go a long way to putting his name on the map!

["The Wolf" Mark Briggs is up again. Billy Stilwell executes a rope-flip hiptoss on "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. Billy Stilwell hits "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with an elbow drop Billy Stilwell hits "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with an elbow drop from the second turnbuckle. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs is driven further into the mat by Billy Stilwell with a diving elbow smash. Billy Stilwell climbs to his feet. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs is up again. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs goes for a chokelift but Billy Stilwell dodges the attack. ]

DIC – You're going to have to try harder than that, stupid!

["The Wolf" Mark Briggs nails Billy Stilwell with a double underhook suplex. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs puts Billy Stilwell in the double armbar submission. Referee Duke Dick is checking for a tap out. ... Billy Stilwell is fighting the hold. ... "The Wolf" Mark Briggs breaks the hold. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs hits a frog splash on Billy Stilwell. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs gets up. ]

DIC – Oh stop showing off already!

Alex Smith – You can't blame him for trying to get himself noticed! These two men are going back and forth and they're leaving it all in the ring here tonight!

["The Wolf" Mark Briggs slingshot elbow drops Billy Stilwell. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs with executes a bearhug on Billy Stilwell. Duke Dick asks Billy Stilwell if he quits. ... (AHHHH!) ... Billy Stilwell is fighting the hold. ... ... Billy Stilwell escapes. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs hits a frog splash on Billy Stilwell. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs gets back to his feet. They lockup. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs sends Billy Stilwell to the corner of the ring. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs chants start. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs hits Billy Stilwell with the belly-to-belly suplex. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs gets up. Now Billy Stilwell standing. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs hits Billy Stilwell with a single arm DDT. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs stands up. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs howls like a wolf before hitting Billy Stilwell with a battering ram headbutt. "The Wolf" Mark Briggs calls that the Howl of the Wolf! Billy Stilwell is out cold! Billy Stilwell gets hit with the Mark of the Wolf (Dominator) from "The Wolf" Mark Briggs. Duke Dick counts the pin. ...1 ...2 ...3 ]

Alex Smith - "The Wolf" Mark Briggs has won the match!

Julian Masterson: The winner of this match, "The Wolf" Mark Briggs!!!

Theo Vega Vs. Drew Stevenson

Julian Masterson - This match is a Standard Match. On his way to the ring at this time, weighing in at 250 pounds, from Kansas City, Missouri accompanied by Emily Emmett, Drew Stevenson!!! (crowd cheers **************)

[Drew Stevenson makes his way down to the ring, ready for business ]

Julian Masterson - and his opponent, weighing in at 266 pounds,, Theo Vega!!! (crowd boos *****)

[Theo Vega makes his way to the ring Duke Dick checks Drew Stevenson's boots and knee pads. Drew Stevenson gets nailed with a charging axhandle bodyblock from Theo Vega. (the bell rings) Drew Stevenson hits Theo Vega with the back of his elbow. Theo Vega with a thundering lariat on Drew Stevenson. Theo Vega stands up. Drew Stevenson hits a koppo kick on Theo Vega. Drew Stevenson knees Theo Vega and rolls back to his feet. Drew Stevenson covers Theo Vega hooking the leg. Duke Dick counts the pin. ...1 Theo Vega escapes. ]

Alex Smith – The surprises keep on coming, tonight! Theo Vega?! The last time we saw him he was with Frankie Cocheese and Clyde Chambers of the Capital Crew!

DIC – Finally, a guy I can get behind! I hope he slices Drew up!

[Theo Vega is back on his feet. Theo Vega hits a running knee on Drew Stevenson. Theo Vega sends Drew Stevenson to ringside. Duke Dick starts the count (.1) (..2) Theo Vega uses a snap mare takeover on Drew Stevenson. (...3) Theo Vega executes another running knee on Drew Stevenson. ]

Alex Smith – Theo Vega is being relentless right now! Knee after knee! Blow for blow!

[Theo Vega gets up. (....4) Drew Stevenson gets knocked on the ground and Theo Vega elbow drops him. Theo Vega is back on his feet. (.....5) They head back into the ring. Drew Stevenson gets hit with a diving elbow smash from Theo Vega. Theo Vega is back on his feet. Drew Stevenson is back on his feet. Drew Stevenson gets picked up and dropped with the fireman's carry by Theo Vega. Theo Vega gets hit with a fisherman suplex by Drew Stevenson. Drew Stevenson stands up. Drew Stevenson jabs Theo Vega. Theo Vega bites Drew Stevenson's arm out of desperation. Drew Stevenson takes Theo Vega down with a knee. Theo Vega delivers a kick to the head of Drew Stevenson. Theo Vega puts Drew Stevenson in an arm grapevine submission. Theo Vega stomps Drew Stevenson's head. ]

DIC – Split his melon head open!

[Drew Stevenson picks up Theo Vega and hits him with a Back Suplex. Drew Stevenson chants start. Drew Stevenson moves back to his feet. Drew Stevenson grabs Theo Vega's arm, takes him down, and puts him in the armbar. Referee Duke Dick is checking for a tap out. ... Theo Vega is fighting the hold. ... ... ... Theo Vega is fighting the hold. Theo Vega escapes. Drew Stevenson leg drops Theo Vega. ]

Alex Smith – Drew's fighting back, he's not out of this yet!

[Drew Stevenson and Theo Vega go to the floor Duke Dick starts the count (.1) ]

DIC – Not even close!

[Drew Stevenson grabs Theo Vega's arm, drops down, and has him in an arm grapevine. Drew Stevenson knee drops Theo Vega. Drew Stevenson takes Theo Vega into the ring. Drew Stevenson measures Theo Vega up and drops a closed fist. Theo Vega stands up. Drew Stevenson nails Theo Vega with a double underhook suplex. Now Theo Vega standing. Drew Stevenson Theo Vega with the HT3! Drew Stevenson covers Theo Vega. The ref starts the count. ...1 ...2 ...3 ]

Alex Smith – HT3, that's all she wrote!

Julian Masterson: The winner of this match, Drew Stevenson!!!