Pro Wrestling GLOBAL - Inception.

Pro Wrestling GLOBAL “Inception” opens with a video package focusing in on an empty four sided ring. Lights are shining down from the rafters as several famous sound bytes are played. “My god, he must be broken in half!” - “I only wish, Monsoon were here.” - “Welcome, to Wrestlemania!” amongst others. The lights begin to dim and eventually go fully out, the PWG logo appears on screen before the final sound byte is an original one uttered by upcoming lead commentator for PWG, Jim Cornette. “Tonight, we witness a genesis!” The final shot is of a beautiful gold belt, alone in the ring, draped on the mat. The camera slowly focuses in on the championship as the screen slowly begins to fade.

We cut live to the arena where Jim Cornette and Joey Styles welcome us to the broadcast. The two run over the points system of the company before announcing tonight's main event. A graphic comes up on screen showing that it will be Nigel McGuinness taking on Lance Storm. The familiar theme music of Brian Kendrick hits and he makes his way down to the ring.

The Brian Kendrick vs. PUMA
Lock up in the centre of the ring and Kendrick takes the early advantage, pulling PUMA down to the mat with a swift arm drag. PUMA is straight back up and walks into another from Kendrick who this time holds his opponent down with an arm wrench of sorts, pulling at the appendage as the referee asks if he is ready to give it up. PUMA of course refuses and ends up back on his feet, the match continues on in back and forth fashion until PUMA manages to take an apron bound Kendrick out onto the floor with a beautiful calf kick; allowing him to dive to the outside and lay out his foe with a beautiful swan dive senton. Back in the ring and PUMA manages just a two count from “The” Kendrick.

Towards the end of the match, Kendrick is in firm control following a missed 450 splash from PUMA and has his opponent in a camel clutch. Just as it looks like PUMA might of struggled his way towards the ropes, Kendrick begins a flurry of crossface punches causing the referee to begin a 5 count. Kendrick breaks on 4 and begins to dance around the ring, fully aware that he is in control of the bout. Kendrick looks to finish off his opponent with the Sliced Bread #2 but it is reversed. PUMA out of no where then hits Kendrick with a rana sending him shoulder first into the ring post and follows through by rolling him up for the three count as the crowd erupt!
Winner: PUMA

PUMA celebrates in the centre of the ring as a dazed Kendrick looks perplexed about what has just happened. Jim Cornette notes that PUMA receives 2 points and is just 3 away from being entered into the tournament to crown the first ever Global Champion! Kendrick isn't happy though and attacks his opponent from behind, laying him out with Sliced Bread #2 in the centre of the ring. Joey Styles says that nobody likes a loser and Kendrick has proven himself as nothing more than one here tonight. Kendrick dances his way up the ramp as the referee checks on PUMA in the centre of the ring, the crowd are not happy.

Backstage, Christy Hemme is standing by with Nigel McGuinness. Hemme asks Nigel how he feels about facing Lance Storm later on tonight. He replies:

“That wanker Lance Storm needs to realise that Nigel McGuinness isn't going to walk out of the first Pro Wrestling GLOBAL show with a loss to his name. Nigel McGuinness isn't about losing, he's about dominating his opponents and proving he is the best. Tonight, Storm will see first hand exactly what I'm about, because when I smash his bloody brains out with my lariat; EVERYONE will be able to see it first hand too.”

McGuinness walks away as Hemme looks on.

The Kings of Wrestling vs. The Young Bucks
Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli, although playing the heels were more over with the crowd than Nick and Matt Jackson tonight. Matt and Claudio started things off in the ring with Claudio using his size to gain the advantage in the early going. Matt tried to come back using his lightning quick offence but it was to no avail as The Kings of Wrestling continued to dominate using frequent tags and double team combinations. Several minutes into being controlled, Matt Jackson finally got an opening as Hero missed a rolling elbow and ended up walking straight into a hurricanrana taking him across the ring.

The crowd are starting to get seriously behind The Young Bucks as Matt is inches away from making a tag but it is to no avail as Claudio is legal once again and pulls his opponent across the ring. Several seconds pass before Matt gets another opening as Claudio attempts the Swiss Death but ends up being taken down with a hurricanrana, much like Chris Hero was moments before. This time, Matt is able to make a tag to his brother who enters the ring with lightning ferocity. Nick enters the ring and takes Claudio down with a beautiful arm drag, before knocking Hero off the apron with a leg lariat. Nick continues to stay in control using his high flying offence but things come to a quick end as The Young Bucks go for the “More Bang For Your Buck” but Hero pushes Matt off the top rope after a 450 splash from Nick. Matt crashes into the guard rail at ringside as Hero nails Nick with the Hero's Welcome in the centre of the ring. The referee escorts Hero out of the ring as a beaten down Claudio drapes his arm over the opponent for the 3.
Winners: The Kings of Wrestling

Joey Styles mentions that Chris Hero now gains 2 points, as does Claudio Castagnoli. The Kings of Wrestling as a collective unit now have 4 points and are just 6 away from becoming one of the two teams who will enter the PWG Tag Team Championship bout. Hero and Castagnoli celebrate in the ring as a semi recovered Matt checks on his brother in the centre of the ring. The crowd are mixed in their reaction.

Backstage we see an angered Brian Kendrick making his way through the corridors of the building. Kendrick eventually approaches Christy Hemme who is getting ready for an interview, Kendrick says that it is a disgrace that he lost here tonight and that he wants PUMA in the ring; next week. That way, he can get back at least one of those stolen points. Christy seems confused as Kendrick storms off.

The theme music of John Bradshaw Layfield hits and the former WWE Champion makes his way down to the ring to a chorus of boos from the sold out crowd. Layfield takes to a microphone and pauses for a moment, waiting for the crowd to die down -

“I have been through a lot since coming into this business back in 1992, I've seen a lot of men come through locker rooms. Some end up leaving, unable to handle the pressure and some end up like me; a self made millionaire and former World Champion.”

The crowd berate Layfield with a string of boos.

“You can boo me all you want, I have bought myself this time tonight so I'm not going anywhere until I get my moneys worth!”

The boos get louder, a small “You Suck” chant begins.

“Some men just don't have what it takes but that isn't the case when it comes to the newest member of Layfield Incorporated. This man is a former World Tag Team Champion, if even possible he spends more time on Wall Street than me. He has shown the world before that he has unlimited potential and now with the backing of John Bradshaw Layfield, he will fulfil that potential and not only accomplish goals; he will make my investment count. Ladies and gentlemen, the man I call my protege... Robert Roode!”

Roodes theme hits and he makes his way down to the ring, the crowd are mixed in their reaction and it seems like most of the heat is still being directed towards JBL. Roode shakes the hand of his mentor and takes to a microphone himself.

“John, first and foremost I'd like to thank you for this opportunity. I'd also like to thank all the people in attendance here tonight.”

A small cheer erupts.

“For being so ignorant and blind that they couldn't see the potential of Robert Roode themselves!”

The cheer turns into an eruption of boos.

“Tonight, I show the world exactly why JBL invested in me. Tonight, I take the first step towards the Global Championship and tonight, I shut all you doubters up.”

Roode drops the microphone as JBL stands behind him, the two look on at the ramp, eagerly awaiting Roode's opponent for the upcoming singles match.

Elijah Burke vs. Robert Roode w/JBL
Roode and Burke lock up in the centre of the ring to start the match, Burke looks to be taking the advantage which causes Roode to break the lock and step back much to the dismay of the crowd in attendance. The two lock up for a second time and this time Roode breaks straight away and hits his opponent with a rake to the eyes, causing him to stagger backwards ever so slightly. Roode takes the firm advantage following this and dominates his opponent with a series of suplexes and knee drops, Roode is working an extremely old school style here tonight; reminiscent of the territory scene back in the day.

Burke regains a slight advantage after Roode misses another knee drop and ends up capitalising with a roll up for a close 2 count. Burke looks to hit his signature Elijah Express but Roode manages to pull away a turnbuckle pad causing Burke to go knee first into the corner of the ring, he cries out in pain as he hits the mat. JBL can be heard screaming “capitalise!!” at ringside as Roode pulls an obviously still in pain Burke up to his feet and connects with the Payoff dead in the centre of the ring for the win.
Winner: Robert Roode

JBL raises the hand of his client following the match as the crowd berate the two with a chorus of boos. Joey Styles notes that Robert Roode has now gained 2 points in his impressive debut. Referees check on Burke as we cut backstage.

Christy Hemme is running after someone, it is revealed to be Lance Storm who is about to make his way out to the ring. Hemme asks Storm how he feels about his upcoming bout about Nigel McGuinness who promises to “smash his brains in.” - Storm says that his actions speak louder than words and that he doesn't need to talk himself up. Storm leaves as Joey Styles notes that our last singles match is up next!

Nigel McGuinness vs. Lance Storm
A technical showcase in the early going of the match with Lance Storm taking a slight advantage. Nigel however manages to come back and turns the match into more of a straight up brawl before Storm grounds him once again with a beautiful arm drag into a wrench. Both men go back and forth until Storm takes the advantage as Nigel goes for his rebound lariat early on, Lance however thrusts out with a beautiful superkick causing his opponent to roll backwards out of the ring and land on the floor with a hard thud. Storm follows McGuinness to the outside of the ring but it proved to be a mistake as the English thug is laying in wait, eventually laying out his opponent with a beautiful lariat on the outside.

Nigel tries to drag Storm back into the ring and is eventually successful, but gets just a 2 count for his efforts. McGuinness takes firm control of the match for the next couple of minutes as Storm desperately tries to find an opening. Nigel eventually puts Storm up on the top and goes for the Tower of London but the Canadian manages to struggle out and get back down to the apron. Storm tries for the Canadian Maple Leaf but Nigel blocks the attempt and hits his opponent with a series of elbows leaving him leaning against the turnbuckles. Nigel then runs and rebounds back with a beautiful running uppercut causing Storm to fall to mat below, Nigel with a non hooking cover for just a two.

After several more minutes of back and forth, Storm finds a much needed opening when he rolls through into the Canadian Maple Leaf as Nigel was trying for a second rebound lariat. Storm wrenches at the hold in the centre of the ring as the referee asks McGuinness if he wants to give it up. Nigel struggles with all his might and eventually takes it to the ropes, much to the dismay of storm and the crowd in attendance. Storm looks to pull him back into the centre of the ring but is met with a series of boots to the face from the grounded Nigel causing him to stumble backwards, Nigel then approaches after pulling himself up using the ropes and connects with Divorce Court out of no where. Nigel makes the cover, 1...2... and Storm gets the shoulder up! McGuinness is in shock that Storm is continuing to stay alive in this match, it won't be for long however as Nigel stands stagnant as Storm is pulling himself slowly up.

Nigel rebounds back and thrusts forward with a vicious lariat but Storm once again moves out of the way, ducking under. Nigel then turns straight into a superkick from his opponent and both men are now down in the centre of the ring. Both men are slowly up and Storm takes the advantage with a kick to the gut, he looks to follow through with a suplex but after being hoisted up Nigel struggles out and lands on his feet behind Storm. He uses the opportunity to put in a waist lock and pulls back, connecting with a German suplex which goes into the bridging cover for just a two. Both men are visibly getting exhausted as Storm is in control, he looks for a third superkick but Nigel manages to duck and connects out of no where with a vicious lariat in the centre of the ring!

Nigel makes the cover, 1...2... and Storm kicks out! The crowd are shocked that Storm managed to kick out of the lariat and Nigel looks as though he's just seen a ghost. “What are you bloody doing ref?!” he screams as Storm is still recovering. Nigel seems to have snapped, he's had enough and pulls Storm up to his feet and once again connects with a short arm lariat almost taking his head off. Instead of making a cover though, he pulls Storm up once again and leaves his groggy body in the centre of the ring before falling back and connecting with the rebound lariat. He makes the cover for the 3.
Winner: Nigel McGuinness

The referee goes to raise the hand of McGuinness but is pushed away. Nigel is barely standing after this hard fought contest as the crowd are mixed in their reaction. Jim Cornette mentions that Nigel McGuinness now has 2 points to his name and could be well on his way to becoming the PWG Global Champion after that impressive showing.

PWG Inception goes off the air with Nigel McGuinness standing tall, taunting the fans in attendance as Lance Storm is slowly but surely regaining his consciousness.


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Points Breakdown -

PUMA gains 2 points.

Chris Hero gains 2 points.

Claudio Castagnoli gains 2 points.

Robert Roode gains 2 points.

Nigel McGuinness gains 2 points.

The tag team of The Kings of Wrestling now collectively have 4 points and are just 6 away from being entered into the PWG Tag Team Championship match.