PCW Phase Fourteen: A Stronger Loving World

The lights flicked and washed over the crowd at large. The UIC Pavillion was alive with the sounds of the crowd. There was conversation in every corner of the huge building and everyone seemed ready for the action. The had their food, drinks, signs and supporting shirts on and when the first notes of The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy hit, they were on their feet in a massive wave.

Red, orange and yellow lights cycled over the ramp and down over the ring and just as the second chorus hit, Louden Noxious slid into view, arms outstretched, looking the same as ever but maybe even just a little more put together. His smile was wide and his arms outstretched, mic clasped firmly in one of them. He ran up the ramp and jumped up onto the apron, hanging onto one turnbuckle from the outside and held up the mic high with his other hand, yelling into it before the music had the chance to fade.

Are you ready for a Show Chicago?!

The crowd's cheers were almost deafening and Louden pulled himself into the ring through the second rope. The music started to fade down and he spoke into the mic again.

Tonight, here at the UIC Pavillion, in Chicago we're reaching the end of Season Three. We've seen some ups and downs this season and I thank you to all those that have followed us on this journey and you brand new folks too. So I welcome you all to Phase Fourteen: A Stronger Loving World!

Madison Eagles vs Scott Yim

The opening of Prelude 12/21 hit the speakers, surrounding the arena, as Madison Eagles arrived through the curtain. A smug and arrogant smile on her face that didn't do anything to get the fans on her side anymore. Madison just gave a few members of the crowd the middle finger and crotch chopped a few others while she made her way down the ramp before sliding into the ring. 

The first notes of "Bet it on the bootstraps" by Kate Nyx started playing and Scott Yim came out the gorilla position just as the chorus was picking up, spinning once on his way down, slapping hands and running at high speed through the front row, stopping briefly at commentation station to greet the men there with a small bow, jumping from the floor up the third rope and landing on his feet in the center of the ring, heart racing with excitement as he stood on the turnbuckle pad to hype the crowd from the highest point in the ring.

At the start of the match, Scott offered Madison his hand, and thought the Aussie took it, she quickly made a show of strength out of it, trying to twist his arm to the back of his head, and actually succeeding. But after a small back and forth, a flip here and there, the young man managed to escape the improvised chicken wing and regain his footing, shaking the sensation back into his arm, his grin even bigger than when they started.

They went on with an exchange between holds, escapes and mostly just Yim trying to avoid direct contact with the dangerous Madison. He kept his feet off the mat as much as he could, displaying his aerial abilities, but was quickly grounded with a big boot mid-frogsplash, and Madison took the win with a Soaring Eagles, though she waited for him to come back to full consciousness and helped him up with a friendly, but rather hard slap on the back.

Princess Kimber Lee vs Velvet Sky

The first thirty seconds of 'Fighter' by Sumo Cyco began to blare throughout the arena. A few moments later, the tiny princess made her way through the curtain and out onto the ramp. A bright smile planted across her lips as she wore a tiara upon her head, a second one held in her hands. Kimber Lee made her way to the ring, smiling brightly and slapping hands with fans. Only stopping halfway around the ring spotting a small girl wearing one of her t-shirts. She gave her a tight hug, placing the extra tiara upon her head before quickly sliding into the ring and into a vertical stance. She gave a bow, smiling brightly as she awaited her opponent in a corner of the ring.

"Angel on my shoulder" played as Velvet Sky made her way down the ramp, entering the ring with her characteristic sultry display of agility, sliding over the second rope and right towards her corner.

From the start of the match, the crowd was firmly behind Princess Kimber Lee, who didn't disappoint and took full control, dominating Velvet Sky and nearly making her touch the back of her ears with her heels with an expertly applied Boston crab, from which she barely escaped by holding on to the bottom rope.

The rest of the time went on about the same way, with the Princess using every move at her disposal and Velvet withstanding the punishment The Crown Jewel was administering. However, Sky's resilience wasn't of any help when she went on a one-way-trip to Suplex Kingdom. The referee did the three count and she checked on Velvet before giving Kimber Lee her second point for championship contention.

Frankie Valentine Speaks

Frankie Valentine stepped inside the ring around the end of intermission, unannounced, just standing there wearing a dark, thigh-length coat, black jeans and what seemed to be a button up dark shirt.

You might have noticed that you haven't been seeing a lot of me lately. ...Since my defeat at the end of Season Two, just one more big one on a pile of way too many, I got to thinking. Mike thinks he's giving everyone a fair shot, says that these points prove you've worked for it. But then what does that say about people like me?

I work my ass off Every day. I'm here for every training, every show, I'm here for Everything. And I just Kept Losing. But I can't just accept that. I've come out here time after time and lost again and again but what that shows is Heart. Who else would face the odds of six against one for the chance to prove themselves, but a warrior?

Isn't that worth something? I'm asking all of you. You too, Mike. If you're even listening. Because I say it is. Everyone can keep fighting for points and we can keep seeing the same handful of people succeed at getting them but I think we need something better for the people who earn it.

She removed her coat and unstrapped a championship from her waist, lifting it up high.

This is a belt for the people that work hard, show what they're made of and leave Everything in this ring. This is the All Weight Title, and you know what? I'm going to wear this until someone gets in this ring and beats me for it. No Points. No restrictions. I don't care who you are. If you prove you've earned it, it's yours. And for now, I'm the only one that deserves it.

Rachael Ellering vs Shaul Guerrero

Shaul Guerrero's confidence exuded through her every step as she walked with down the ramp, her hips moving with her, her charisma and flair coming into the ring with her. She waited for her opponent while stretching and talking to some of her fans in the front row.

The opening strands of Shinedown's "Cut the Cord" begins echoing throughout the arena as the fans all begin to stand in anticipation for who's coming out. Finally, when the drums begin to ring out, Rachael Ellering busts through the curtain, screaming for fans to get on their feet. A smile was etched across Rachael's face as she made her way down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans before sliding in the ring. Rachael goes to a corner, and stands on the turnbuckle, staring into the crowd. Hopping off, she waited patiently in the corner for her opponent.

Both Ellering and Guerrero got a bit distracted when Tessa Blanchard joined Mike and Colt at commentation station and though they were glaring daggers at the third generation wrestler while she was putting on her headset, the bell quickly brought them back to reality and the fact that they were facing one another and not the woman in civilian clothes sitting at ringside.

They locked up and started the match, pushing through past the snide comments from Blanchard and her tirade about how one could be better than the other, but never better than the legacy she had paved for herself. They barely made it through without coming down and facing her directly, but her distractions caused the hot-headed Shaul the match, as Ellering picked her up for the TKO, holding her there barely for the count of three. 

Tessa clapped from her seat, and Rachael remained in the center of the ring, watching her from there, while Shaul rolled out of the ring and got right in Tessa's face, yelling at her to get in there, but the third generation wrestler didn't respond, just laughing at the display. Guerrero shoved the team of referees away as the came to try and escort her backstage before things got more heated, and made it on her own, though not without threatening Blanchard on her way out.

Marty Scurll vs Darby Allin

Darby Allin's theme, "Runnin outta places," started playing, and the former skater turned demon walked down the ramp. The crowd was split, but he didn't seem to care at all what the fans in attendance thought about him. He entered the ring, and sat down in the corner, holding on to the bottom rope with both hands, with his back against the turnbuckle post.

Hot Tag Media's "One True Villain" started playing, and as the lights dimmed, the audience started putting on their Villain bandannas, awaiting the entrance of Marty Scurll. He came out, dark-clad and with his signature umbrella and plague doctor mask, making his way down the ramp and quickly into the ring, slipping between the ropes and discarding his entrance gear.

Darby slowly stood up, coming face to face with The Villain. And the bell sounded. Scurll didn't pull any punches as he took on Allin, methodically dissecting him and targetting each limb for several minutes to make sure the demon would stay grounded, he didn't want to risk giving him the chance to do his casket drop, and quickly went through his repertoire of moves, putting Darby in a precarious position before the match had reached its middle point.

Darby ate the falcon arrow and a Graduation, and though he rolled out of the ring several times to try and get his knee under control, the Villain fished him from the floor and dropped him on his head onto the ring apron, kicking him inside and joining him after a double stomp. His earlier attacks had paid off, and the former skater had nowhere to run when the Bird of Prey came for him, and after being powerslammed nearly through the canvas, the match was over.

The crowd was electric through the whole final match, half of them out of their seats by the end of it. Louden watched from the outside to be sure both competitors were out of the ring before he pulled himself back into it.

There you have it, Flockers! The exciting conclusion of PCW's third season!

The fans responded with more loud cheers and chants of "PCW!"

Louden sat down in the center of the ring.

On a personal note, I want to say thank you. You all have made being the ring announcer here an honor, but it's one that has to end for now. This may be a temporary decision but for now, I just want to thank you all for making this the most fun it could possibly be. So let's hear it one more time for PCW and be sure to come back next week for the beginning of Season Four!

The music played him out, lights going dim and the sounds of the crowd's reactions fading.