Fire Pro Championship Wrestling

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to another edition of FPCW Live!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and on this episode, we have the last round of the Jaysin Strife Memorial Tournament! One man has punched his ticket to the finals, but we'll see who will face him!"

[Lupin the Third]

*We cut to backstage, as Hangman is getting ready to leave. He walks around a corner, and is DRILLED IN THE FACE WITH A KENDO STICK!! We see a hooded individual standing over him, before he picks up Hangman, and THROWS HIM THROUGH A GLASS WINDOW!! The hooded individual walks away, as Hangman is left writhing in pain...*

[Lupin the Third]

*Out walks CM Punk, to a mixed reaction, but more cheers than boos. He gets in the ring, grabbing a mic, as the fans chant his name.*

"I am here to right an egregious wrong. I was robbed of the Golden Ticket at FPCW End of the Line! Claudio clearly had my tights when I was eliminated. I will not stand for this injustice! I should have a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY for the FPCW GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP!!"



*He looks up at the ramp, as out walks the IWGP Heavyweight Champion, Pegasus Seiya! The fans clap along to his theme as he holds a mic.*

"Why is it everytime I hear something or someone whining, my first thought is, "What pissed off CM Punk now?" And lo and behold, here it is again! Well, I'm here to give you a little bit of good news, Punkster. I just talked with FPCW Commissioner Excalibur and NJPW President Hiroshi Tanahashi. And on the next episode of FPCW LIVE!!, there will be a ONE NIGHT ONLY, 8-Man tournament! But the winner will face me for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at FPCW SuperBrawl Saturday! And you're one of the eight. However, here are the other seven:

KENTA
Kevin Owens
Lapis Umbral
Eddie Kingston
Cody Rhodes
Kenny Omega
Jon Moxley

So it's you, and 7 other guys that have one thing in common: THEY ALL HATE YOU. So.....good luck."

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to a special edition FPCW Live!! FPCW ONE NIGHT ONLY!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we have an 8-man elimination tournament, where the winner will receive a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship at FPCW SuperBrawl Saturday!!"

[Lupin the Third]

*Kingston is brooding in the back, frustrated at his loss. Lapis and Desert Sun walk up to him.*

"Eddie, I just want you to know, there was nothing personal in that match. I respect you. But it was all business."

*Eddie chuckles before he looks at Lapis.*

"I know it wasn't personal. I've fought alongside you in wars, Lapis. But I need to know for myself if I can beat you. That's why, at SuperBrawl Saturday, I want to face you in a 2/3 Falls Match."

*Lapis thinks about it for a moment.*

"If that's what you want, Eddie......then I'm not gonna stop you. I will face you in 2/3 Falls."

*The two stare each other down, Desert Sun looking at them nervously.*

[Lupin the Third]

*We cut to a dark corner of the arena, and we see Jack Norrington and Sweeney Todd standing there. Jack slowly looks at the camera.*

"The Brotherhood....has become soft. We were one of the most feared stables in Fire Pro Championship Wrestling. But now, the soft underbelly has shown itself to the world. And like a father, I'm not mad.....I'm disappointed. But there must be retribution. There must be punishment. And I feel it's time to pay the piper."

"Claymore, I will make an example of you. And I will make an example of....The Brotherhood. And I will show this entire company that if you let your guard down......The Ripper will STRIKE."

[Lupin the Third]

FIRE PRO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

SUPERBRAWL SATURDAY?!

"Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to FPCW SuperBrawl Saturday!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we have another great lineup for you! So let's get to the action!!"

Opening Bout: 2.0 v. The Outrunners

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the Outrunners pick up a big win here over the former Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas!!"

Second Bout: WARHORSE v. Dan the Dad

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Dan the Dad celebrates his win, but is attacked from behind by WARHORSE!! He pounds away on Dan the Dad, before blasting him with a steel chair!! The officials separate the two, as they tend to Dan the Dad.*

Third Bout: FPCW Silver Star Championship: Daniel Aaron Michalles (c) v. SM King

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the Omaha Chainsaw returns to form, taking down Daniel Aaron Michalles, and winning the FPCW Silver Star Championship again!"

Fourth Bout: Mariah May v. Red Velvet

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And Red Velvet stirs up a victory, taking down Mariah May!!"

Fifth Bout: 8-Man Elimination Tag: Blackpool Combat Club v. Team Lucha Libre

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*The BCC raises their hands in victory, Mox and Claudio giving Yuta some praise. The four look at the luchadors, as they mouth off back and forth to each other.*

Sixth Bout: Ruby Soho v. Saraya

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Ruby slides out of the ring, celebrating, as Saraya regains her bearings. She scowls at Ruby, as she walks back up the ramp.*

Seventh Bout: Mina Shirakawa v. Queen Aminata

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the Queen picks up a win in her FPCW debut!!"

Eighth Bout: FPCW Young Lions Cup: Scott Reiner (c) v. Neon

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the Real Deal uses his wrestling prowess to take down the young luchador, putting him away with the Reiner Driver!!"

Ninth Bout: Jack Norrington v. Claymore

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Norrington holds his hands up in victory, as Sweeney Todd comes out to celebrate as well. The two look at Claymore, before Norrington nods. Then, out of the crowd, two mysterious men appear, sliding in the ring, attacking Claymore!! They pick him up, and drop him to the mat!! The four men stand tall, as officials tend to Claymore!*

Tenth Bout: 2/3 Falls: Lapis Umbral v. Eddie Kingston

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*The official hands Lapis the NEVER Openweight Championship, after his tough two wins. The two men stare each other down for a bit, before Eddie slides out of the ring, walking slowly back up the ramp, disappointed in himself.*

Eleventh Bout: IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Pegasus Seiya (c) v. KENTA

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Seiya holds the title high in the air, exhausted after a tough match. But then, the coin drops, and the crowd ERUPTS, as out walks KAZUCHIKA OKADA!! The new free agent walks down the ramp, getting in the ring. The two stare each other down, as Okada looks at the belt.

Twelfth Bout: FPCW Women's Championship: Mayu Iwatani (c) v. Desert Sun

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And Desert Sun is denied a sixth reign, as the best of Stardom takes her down, and retains the gold!!"

Thirteenth Bout: Jaysin Strife Memorial Tournament Finals: Julian Richards v. AJ Styles

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Richards kneels in the ring, tears in his eyes. He gets to his feet, as the official holds his hand in the air in victory. His partner, Nicky Valentine, comes out and celebrates with him, as the fans clap out of respect.*

Main Event: FPCW Grand Championship: CM Waters (c) v. Claudio Castagnoli

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And Waters takes down Castagnoli, and retains the FPCW Grand Championship!! Fans, that is all for SuperBrawl Saturday!! I'm Tony Schiavone, signing off! Good night everybody!!"

[Lupin the Third]

*The fans give a mixed response, as out walks HANGMAN ADAM PAGE!! He looks out at the crowd, before walking down the ramp. He gets in the ring, grabbing a mic.*

"Now, I was a little frustrated already. I didn't get a chance to be in the finals of the Jaysin Strife Memorial Tournament. I didn't stop Swerve from getting a shot at the AEW World Championship. And now, I have some masked mongrel striking from the shadows against me. Now I don't know who you are, but I will find out. I will get to the bottom of this. And when I do......there will be hell to pay."

*He stops, as we see the masked man on the titantron, before the words appear on the screen. "There will be hell.......FOR YOU."*

[Lupin the Third]

*We cut to the locker room of the Wild Force. But we only see the Dark Prince, Lapis Umbral, looking down somberly, holding the NEVER Openweight Championship between his legs. We hear heels clicking, and in walks his betrothed, Desert Sun. She sits down next to him, putting a hand on his shoulder.*

"I.....I didn't want this. Eddie was a comrade in arms. He was an ally in a war that I've been fighting for a while now. He was.....a friend."

"Eddie reminded me of myself. Yes, I was born of royalty. But I was always considered an outsider. A black sheep. Someone who didn't fit in society. And Eddie....he made me feel like I belonged."

"And now, I don't even know if he'll be back. And honestly....I don't blame him. I didn't want to fight him. But I didn't want to insult him by not fighting him. It wouldn't be honorable. Now I don't know what to do anymore...."

*He looks at the NEVER Openweight Championship, before getting up, walking away. Desert Sun looks over as he walks away, a worried look on her face.*

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to another edition of FPCW LIVE!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we give you an exciting warmup before AEW Revolution!! We have an 8-team tournament, with the winners getting a shot at the FPCW Tag Team Championships, and the runner-ups getting a shot at the IWGP Tag Team Championships!"

"Speaking of championships, Eddie Kingston defends the FPCW Parts Unknown Openweight Championship against De'Lorian Diggs! And the Violent Gentleman Miles Blackwell looks to start on the road to three points, as he battles the lucha sensation Zenshi!"

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello again, wrestling fans, and welcome to another edition of FPCW LIVE!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we have an 8-Man tournament to determine who will face the FPCW Grand Champion CM Waters at the next pay-per-view!! Also in action, Abadon defends the World of Stardom Championship against Xia Brookside! And the Magical Sugar Rabbits are in action against Kris Statlander & Willow Nightingale!"

[Lupin the Third]

*We cut to backstage, as Pegasus Seiya sits in his locker room. He looks at the camera, a stern look on his face.*

"Okada.....I had the utmost respect for you. But that has gone out the window ever since you sold out to the Bucks. You betrayed Chaos, the Best Friends, and everyone who had your back. And now you want a shot at the IWGP Heavyweight Championship. A title from a company that you decided to abandon. Well, you can try all you want, but you won't take this from me. I promise you that."

[Lupin the Third]

*We cut to the ring, as the FPCW Grand Champion, CM Waters, is standing there with his entourage, Watersfall Industries. The title around his waist as he holds a mic.*

"So my opponent at FPCW Ballroom Blitz.....is Blue Kane? So, the Christmas Creature 2.0?"

*The entire group laughs. But Waters stops them.*

"The joke stops here. I will not be denied my destiny. I have been part of this company since it's rebirth back in 2015. I went through EVERYTHING, but I was always denied what was rightfully MINE. But now, I have it. And I won't let some big blue cosplayer take it away."

[Lupin the Third]

FIRE PRO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING

"Welcome, wrestling fans, to FPCW BALLROOM BLITZ!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we are bringing you the biggest "dance party" in pro wrestling! Let's get right to the action!"

Opening Bout: Serena Deeb v. Helena Swift

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And that's a big win for Helena Swift!! I believe that puts her up to two points, and one more for a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!!"

Second Bout: Kenny Omega v. Miles Blackwell

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the Violent Gentleman is too much for the Best Bout Machine, and Blackwell picks up a major win here!"

Third Bout: Julia Hart & Skye Blue v. Hikaru Shida & Mayu Iwatani

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*The four keep fighting each other, even after the bell! Officials run in and separate the four!*

Fourth Bout: IWGP Tag Team Championships: Best Friends (c) v. Los Crabs

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Hermit Crab and Cajun Crawdad celebrate, as they're handed the IWGP Tag Team Titles! Blue Crab, and Gran Naniwa come out and celebrate with them as well!*

Fifth Bout: Earthquake v. Jack Norrington

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Earthquake celebrates his win, but then the lights go out. They come back on, and he is surrounded by the Whitechapel Brood!! The other three men work over Quake, as Norrington gets to his feet. Quake tosses them aside, as he stares down Norrington! The Ripper makes a strategic retreat, as Quake stares them down.*

Sixth Bout: NEVER Openweight Championship: Lapis Umbral (c) v. Hangman Adam Page

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Lapis helps himself up in the corner, holding onto the belt. But out of the crowd comes a hooded figure. He gets in the ring, and DRILLS HANGMAN WITH A KENDO STICK!! He turns to Lapis, before sliding out of the ring, making his way back through the crowd, confusing the Dark Prince.*

Seventh Bout: Club Venus v. Magical Sugar Rabbits & Riho

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And Riho and the Sugar Rabbits pick up the win here over Club Venus!!"

Eighth Bout: Queen Aminata v. Desert Sun

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And Desert Sun picks up a win here! She is definitely looking to get back to three points, and a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!!"

Ninth Bout: IWGP Heavyweight Championship: Pegasus Seiya (c) v. Kazuchika Okada

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Seiya slowly gets to his feet, but then he's ATTACKED BY THE YOUNG BUCKS!! The Bucks work him over, before helping Okada to his feet. They grab Seiya, shouting out, before nailing the EVP TRIGGER!! The trio stand tall over the champion!*

Tenth Bout: FPCW Tag Team Championships: Watersfall Industries (c) v. Burke & Hare

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}*Michalles and Riot Control celebrate, as the Whitechapel Brood regroup on the outside. They mouth off at each other, with Watersfall holding the belts high in victory!*

Main Event: FPCW Grand Championship: CM Waters (c) v. Blue Kane

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{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW}"And the CEO of Watersfall Industries continues his reign as FPCW Grand Champion, taking down the Big Blue Machine!!"

[Lupin the Third]

*Later backstage, we see Hangman walking down the hall, a bit perturbed after the attack. He walks over to the locker room of the Wild Force, knocking before walking in. Lapis gets up, as he and Desert Sun look at Hangman.*

"Look, I know we really haven't crossed paths much, but I would think you would be one to be upfront with me if you had a problem with me."

"You know, as well as everyone does, that if I have a problem with anyone, I will take care of my problems myself. I don't need a sneak attack by anyone."

*Hangman looks at him for a moment, before wiping his face a bit.*

"Alright, you've been around long enough in this locker room. I think I can trust. But I need to figure out who the hell is jumping me from behind."

"I don't know who is doing these actions, but I will try to help you get to the bottom of it. I have feelers everywhere, I'll see if I can find something."

*Hangman nods, before walking out the locker room.*

[Lupin the Third]

*The cameras catch up to the Young Bucks and Kazuchika Okada backstage, and they turn to the camera.*

"You know, Seiya? Everyone says you're one of the guys around here. One that's been with the company since the beginning. That's pretty impressive. But to my brother Matthew and I, that means NOTHING. We started a company. We built a revolution. We brought change to the wrestling world."

"And it displeases Nicholas and I that you show such disrespect to our colleague, Kazuchika Okada. The man that built that title you have on your shoulder. So I think it's about time we taught you some respect. Find yourself a partner, Seiya, if you can, and meet us in the ring. We'll show you what respect is all about."

*They slowly turn, but then hit the cameraman with a SUPERKICK PARTY!! The trio walk away, as the camera lays on its side.*

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello, and welcome to another edition of FPCW LIVE!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and while you may think it, this April Fools edition is no joke! Tonight, we have a number of stars in action, with one, Helena Swift, looking to earn her third point, and another, Miles Blackwell, looking to earn his second point!"

[Lupin the Third]

*We get a fuzz across the screen, as the picture goes blurry. Then it goes dark, and we see these words.*

"He's coming home..."

[Lupin the Third]

"Hello, wrestling fans, and welcome to FPCW LIVE!! I'm Tony Schiavone, and tonight, we've got another action packed episode for you! Tonight, we see if Miles Blackwell, the Violent Gentleman, can earn his third point, and a GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY at the FPCW Grand Championship!! The EVPs of AEW are in action, as the Young Bucks battle the IWGP Heavyweight Champion Pegasus Seiya and a partner of his choosing! And Bree Maplewood looks to make a statement, possibly towards the World of Stardom Champion Xia Brookside! Let's get to the action!!"

[Lupin the Third]

*Seiya and Lapis walk back, a bit perturbed after their bout with the Bucks. But as they walk around a corner, Evil Uno walks up.*

"SEIYA!! We gotta talk!"

"Not now, Uno. We just got done fighting the Bucks, and I'm sure they're gonna want a trios match at FPCW BRAWL OUT. Lapis and I gotta figure something out here."

"Relax, Pegasus. I have a plan in place."

"I hope you do, because I've been dealing with these schmucks for a few weeks now."

*They continue to walk, but Uno follows them.*

"But Seiya! You don't understand! It's gone!!"

*The two stop, Seiya slowly turning around, a confused look on his face.*

"It's gone? What do you mean it's gone?"

"That's exactly what I'm saying? It's GONE!!"

"I don't think I follow..."

"Listen. Remember when our friend said to look after the thing while he's away?"

*Seiya thinks for a moment, and then, the realization hits him hard.*

"You mean?...."

*Uno nods nervously.*

It's GONE."

*Seiya looks at Uno, then Lapis.*

"Come with us. I still have things to discuss with Lapis as well."

*The trio walk away, but out of the corner of the camera's view, we see a hooded individual, watching from the shadows...*