Tension Tag Title Match: United Kingdom Elite(C) Vs. Sion & Daisuke Kamiya

Preceded By: Tension 24/7 Title match: Carmen Rodriguez(C) Vs. Clyde Gastin
Followed By: Climax Main Event: Johnny Higurashi Vs. Killer King - Last Man Standing

The United Kingdom Elite (C) [Ryan Knight & John Carnaby]:



Vs.
Sion & Daisuke Kamiya:


Match Type: Standard Tag
Winning Condition: Pinfall, Submission or Knockout. eliminated, their opponents will be declared the winner.
Special Conditions: The winning team will be declared the Tension Tag Team Champions

This was it, the big PPV event. The UK Elite had come a long way in such a short space of time, since becoming the Tension Tag champions. It was the first ever title reign of both Ryan Knight and John Carnaby, and they had been getting into match after match. And they had been on quite the roll as of late, they had their first actual title defence against Juniper Nayle and Nick Solem. Though the pair were good individually they lacked the unity needed, and so they had fallen and victory was given to the best of Britain.

Now though it was time for the second title defence, one that was against people who the United Kingdom Elite were no strangers to. Sion and Daisuke, who Ryan and John had battled in the first round of the tag tournament. And had prevailed against, although in a seemingly dubious situation. It mattered little, that fight was over and done with. It was the fight after the UK Elite obtained the belts, that was the one that stuck in the craw. It ended in a double countout, no win or loss.

Granted it was a nontitle bout seeing as how Lucy was fighting in place of John, but still it was best to be clear cut. Either a win or a loss, that was more preferable. Ryan and John were sitting in a locker room, a private one that only champions could have. Lucy was already in the crowd. Nestled in her VIP booth, where she had indulged in watching the rest of the matches that had already occurred on the card. She would keep an eye on the overall talent, while Ryan and John did what they did. That was defend the titles.

Lucy however sent Ryan a quick text message, wishing her Brother luck in this match. Mr Knight smirked and texted back that it was going to be skill that was the deciding factor, although he was thankful for Ms Grange's words. John was doing some light stretching, the workout regime that the pair had followed became even more hard. But it would result bodies that were arguably at their peak, and that was going to be needed for this no doubt hard fought battle.

The paragon of Britain wasn't dressed in his usual regal attire however, this time he was wearing black MMA shorts displaying the union jack on the right leg. White tape was around his hands and wrists and he wore red footwraps, meanwhile the master of creation had settled for his usual blue jeans and sneakers. Although he wasn't taking out his custom blue leather trenchcoat, the pair however did have their golden title belts strapped around their waists as per usual. Although he was wearing the T shirt that feature his faction on the front with the words "Fight the best, lose like the rest." above and below the people in it respectively.

"Are you prepared for this John?" Ryan asked as he made sure his attire was good.

John took a deep breath and nodded "This is it boss, I'm a little bit nervous. But you can count on me, I'm gonna give it my all."

Mr Knight smirked and stood up, patting John on the back and saying "That was what I wanted to hear my friend, now let's go. Don't want to keep the people waiting."

A stage hand informed the pair it was time to make their entrance, and the champion duo did so. Escorted by none other than a squad of British royal guards, the same guards that were often employed at none other than Buckingham Palace in fact. With Ryan and John moving in the middle of them.

In the arena the lights had gone out, but the crowd had instantly begun cheering and jeering. As the theme song of the UK Elite, known as Imperial Code II had been blaring out the speakers prior to the champs entering the arena. The guards would then form a line on place before the entrance ramp, making way for the champions. Ryan and John smirked and gazed at the gigantic crowd in attendance.

"Drawn quite a crowd....." Ryan muttered.

"And counting those watching on TV...." John motioned for his boss to take the lead. Mr Knight nodded and the guards followed the paragon of Britain and the artist down the entrance ramp, the tag team champions would then proceed to enter the ring. And perch themselves atop the corners, removing their championship belts and raising them high above their heads. Taking the time to bask in the sounds of all the people who had come to see this PPV and title defence.

After doing this Ryan and John would stand at the far right turnbuckle, John removing his shirt and flinging it to the crowd. And lo and behold it was at a woman cosplaying as him, the artist seemed to attract that sort of people. But there was no time to dwell on this, the tag team champions would stay where they were and await their opponents. Gazing right at the entrance ramp as the British guards made their way out the arena, now it was time for the challengers to make their appearance......

A set of eyes was watching the champions as they made their way to the gorilla position for the upcoming bout.  Just as they through the curtain she stepped out of unintentional hiding just as the challengers approached.  She shook her head seeing the title defenders and their 'entourage' before they headed out but did not say a word, but she looked pleased when Sion and Daisuke came near.  She didn't have much time but she had enough for she spoke to Daisuke earlier on, right now she wanted to address her son.

Sion looked a bit surprised to see her here at the current moment, though knew she was around, hearing she and Dai spoke earlier on when he wasn't around.  "Phased much?" she asked him, which he shook his head, not bothered by how Ryan and John made their entrance, finding it a bit amusing.  "I'll make this quick since I know you have work to do.  I've seen how you've been progressing lately.  Both working out back home both on your own, assisting Caroline, as well as your past issues with Lina.  As you know I have been through a lot in my time, and while I know still have a lot more left to experience you have done will in not only forming your own path but maintaining it.  Not once have I ever thought you of being in my shadow...In fact, at times I'd say you've managed yourself a bit smarter than I have over the years.  Granted we began in different eras you could say and things are in ways different but...no...no words are necessary other than this...win lose or draw, whatever happens out there, you've done it your way, and your way works.  From one generation to another keep doing what you're doing."  They both knew what Kei said before she said it, but it was something that needed to be actually said.  She then pulls him a bit closer and whispers something to him.  Whatever it was she said caused Sion to grin and look a bit more determined than he was a minute ago, not that he wasn't though.  Daisuke's chat with her was a bit longer but the end result was the same.  Being a long time student of hers  Daisuke felt a bit more pressure when she saw that Kei was here, but their talk eased her.

When the guards came back through the curtain Kei ‘n co looked at them as they passed by.  Kei snickered a little bit, finding something particularly amusing by what she just saw.  She kept her thoughts to herself though.

Lita and Lina weren’t far and they kept an eye on the group that walked passed them, just in case if any of them tried anything.  The girls low fived each other as the last one went by.  Part of Kei and Lita were a tiny bit disappointed they didn’t try anything, mostly Kei cause she was looking to crack some heads for some reason, but had a feeling nothing would happen.  She said nothing more, but did give the group each a high five as they headed out.

The road back for Sion after what happened between him and Lina was an interesting one.  While one could argue it could have went differently if the above didn’t happen but he did pick up a hard fought win against Wrath, which she put up more of a fight than most would give her credit for.  Though it wasn’t just him, it involved everyone.  Daisuke was alongside him every step of the way, as someone in a relationship should be.  Lina had her own problems outside of the ring she was dealing with, but had the patients and understanding of everyone around her, which helped.  Part of Lina and Lita felt the opposition that they were trying to dodge Lita somewhat when they found out about the match, but weren’t bothered by it.

As expected the four of them went out together, nothing fancy, fake, or gimmicky, just them.  While it was Daisuke and Sion in the match, on the whole it in a way it also involved Lita and Lina, though Lina and Lita knew that it was Daisuke and Sion’s fight.  Near the one fan that was dressed up as Ryan were a couple of fans that had the new White Gale shirts, though they saw a few others in the crowd as well.  They asked Lina if they could spare a couple of seconds for a quick group selfie, which Lina and co were happy to oblige.  Before they stepped into the ring Sion noticed something on the other side of the ring.  He told Lina and Daisuke to give him a moment and he walked over to see what was going on.  He saw a kid that didn’t look too happy.  He thought for a second and then remembered he still had a pair of sunglasses resting on his forehead.  He took them off and offered them to the kid.  It didn’t cross his mind at the moment but it was something he’s seen other wrestlers that have come before him do before.  It seemed to cheer the kid up, which was something Sion liked to see.  The kid’s father thanks him and Sion said it wasn’t a problem before rejoining the others before entering the ring.

Lina and Lita joined them, though they knew they wouldn’t be in there for long.  Lita knew where Lucy was hiding out, but didn’t give it any attention, at least not yet.    As things settled down Lina give on a small little teaseful pose, making light of their little run in during the two groups’ last meeting before having a final talk with Sion and Daisuke before things began.  Whether Lita was allowed to stay or go was mostly up to the referee, but Lina would be there at least since she was their manager.  Regardless of who stayed or left Sion and Daisuke knew things would be alright as the referee reminded them that this was a title fight.

Daisuke and Sion were making their entrance now, and that was prep time for the UK Elite. This was it, the enemy had revealed themselves. As Mr Knight predicted, the young man was doing some last minute stretching with John near him. The British duo was taking the chance to steel themselves, avoiding the basking in the hype and noises of the massive crowd that had arrived for the second Tension PPV this year. It was in the first one that Ryan and John obtained their belts, and it was the second one where they'd fight to keep them.

Speaking of the belts Ryan and John had been approached by the ref girl, who had requested the golden title belts of the champs. Silently Mr Knight removed his from his waist, reflecting in the gaze of the golden sheen.  John had done the same, prompted to follow his bosses honourable example. Ryan turned his head and gave a small nod to John, and with that the pair handed their belts to the ref girl.

The woman then went into the centre of the ring, waiting for the music and crowd to die down. After this the bell would ring twice with an announcer speaking in Japanese, thanks to the UK Elite's time in the land of the rising sun they had learned the language enough to know what was being said.

"Ladies and gentleman the following contest is set for one fall. And it is for the Tension Tag Team Championships! Introducing first the challengers! At a combined weight of 335 pounds and representing White Gale, from Canada! Sion and Daisuke Kamiya!"

There would be a pause after this with the crowd giving all of their own responses, Ryan and John kept their gaze locked on the enemy. And then the announcer would proceed to go on with "And now introducing the champions! Weighing in at a combined 417 pounds and hailing from Britain! Ryan Knight and John Carnaby, the United Kingdom Elite!"

The paragon of Britain said nothing, he merely raised a fist up high in the air. And John meanwhile stood up on the turnbuckle and raised both his arms up, and took a moment to admire the massive crowd that had been drawn. He then got down from it and looked at Ryan.

"Shall I go first?" Ryan muttered with folded arms.

The artist smirked and said "Do the honours boss."

With that the British duo did a handshake, the bell hadn't rung just yet. But it was clear right now that Mr Knight was going to start the match as the champion team's legal partner, however before the match was to begin Ryan was doing a motion to outside the ring. He was requesting a microphone, once he got it Ryan would take a deep breath.

Then the paragon of Britain spoke, saying "When John and I were at the PPV Showdown, we faced the Ishii siblings. At the finals of the tournament. History had been made. And now, again history shall be written. This is the second major event of the year for this organization, John and I will defend our belts tonight. Unlike a certain champion of Tension, who shall remain nameless." following this there was a loud chorus of boos as they knew who Ryan was referring to.

Mr Knight then raised his hand and said "But let us not dwell on that any longer, this will be the best match on the card. Without any further ado, ref! Ring the bell!" the young man threw the mic out the ring and John got onto the apron by the turnbuckle. Once the bell would ring Ryan would make his way to the centre of the ring against either Sion or Daisuke, it mattered little. As it was game time!

Shortly after Lina touched down on the outside of the ring she noticed Ryan getting a few more words in, this did not surprised one bit. Not necessarily a bad thing, but after the first handful of words John spoke she quietly sighed. Stating the obvious didn't feel necessary to her. The actions of the person that Ryan was talking about while she did hear about wasn't her business to get directly involved. Though as far as Ryan and John were concerned each time out they were talking, a lot. While he group wasn't one to work the stick that much she felt something hand to be said. When she saw John toss the mic out of the ring she saw her opening, reaching up and grabbing it.

She held her finger up to the referee, wanting a moment. "I was wondering when you'd finish talking, then again knowing you I wouldn't be surprised if get cocky and take a minute or two on commentary mid-match" she said with a slight sarcastic tone, which Daisuke and Sion found to be a bit amusing.

"I will give you guys one thing though, so far you two are fighting champions. A bit
unorthodox at times" she gives a small shrug "but to each their own right? And unlike that one "champion" you were referring to, who I won't name drop because I don't want to promote the cowardly, you're here and ready to take it like men. Though did you really have to litter the streets of Kyoto with all those dead trees when spreading the word of what could very well be a history title change this evening? A bit overkill if you ask me but hey at least you're hear and ready to go."

"I bet some people joke on what the actual relationship between you to is, if it's just business or their more to it than meets the eye. Whether it's just business, you're also friends or whatever type of bond you have that's one thing. Whatever you guys said on that day, or anytime before or after you guys say something about those two" she points to Daisuke and Sion in the ring "Or her" pointing to Lita "or me, in addition to that you come out here and to attempt to back up what you say, I respect that....However..." Here facial expression begins to look more serious.

"While you may not want to dwell on that certain someone, I do, but please pay attention, you might learn something. I heard Reira say earlier she got some contracted time off and that, well, she's pretty much telling everyone to go screw themselves which if you ask me isn't right. Let's take a look at what you called 'the worthless tag team champs.' for a moment. They could be doing...whatever the british do for fun, but they're here defending the belts like true champions. Yeah I'll admit they beat us once before, but are they avoiding us just because they got one stroke in the win column, and a draw in the other? They look ready to fight if you ask me. From what I have seen they haven't hid from any challengers and I give them that. As for the challengers, are they perfect, no. Am I perfect, far from it. But you know what, nobody in this world is perfect, but that doesn't stop them from continuing to improve. I don't know what happened to Tai so I can't make an accurate comparison, but Daisuke Kamiya is as name you should not under estimate. Her partner, not just in wrestling but also in life, let me give you a little history lesson. This person might not mean much to this promotion but his mother travelled the world during the majority of her in ring career, trained by those who competed at least 350 days a year. None of this weeks or months between matches, after a match they'd rest up and do it all again the next day in a different town. She carried on that mentality, and while things have changed in this sport since, one thing hasn't changed, and that's that family's bloodline commitment and passion with what goes on between these ropes. I've learned a few things by watching some of her old matches, and those of those that trained her, and everything I see in there I see in Sion. Is his championship material? You could debate that all day but one thing you cannot deny even if he gets ends up on the losing end of the stick he picks himself back up and tries again. You tell him he can't do something he'll prove you wrong. He isn't one to back down from a bit. He has the traits of a champion. I mentioned that one of those traits is not backing down from a challenge. He's had a lot of life challenges, in addition to those in the ring and here he still stands. You got the defending tag team champions, they're ready to defend those belts with something that you have shown today that you lack, pride, honour, respect. Taking the night off even if you are legally entitled to it and running your mouth bragging and dishing out insults along the way and showing disrespect to the title in the process, man if you pulled that same stunt back in the day you would get your butt handed to the next time you step foot in the ring. I could go on but the people here tonight paid good money to see some wrestling, not anyone yakking away all day, but I'll end with this, and if you remember one thing that I've said just now make it this... If you ever decide to call any of us a nobody or worthless and not have the balls to walk the aisle and put up, I personally will shut...you...up."

Without saying another word she held the mic out so the ring announcer could take it back. Granted she did say a lot just now but Daisuke, Sion, as well as Lita knew their manager was serious. Despite any problems that they had internally they were in this together. Lina was not one to take too kindly of someone bad mouthing her team even in a small way while bragging about taking the night off and instead doing...whatever someone who shows up and brags about it would do following set bragging. Daisuke and Sion looked towards Lina, wondering if they should say anything. She turned back towards the ring and told the two "Ok guys let's win us some new belts" with a determined and positive tone.

Daisuke and Sion grinned and they engaged in a small whisper for a few seconds before Daisuke stepped through the ropes while Sion remained on the inside. He locked eyes with Ryan, looking ready and eager to get things going.

Ryan was getting ready to throw down here, this was the big one. The big fish, the eye of the storm. This was right before the main event of the evening, it wasn't just the title defence. It was about giving the all, to help further the legend. Mr Knight wasn't looking at Lina as she began to speak, he was doing what he was trained to do. Focus on the enemy. The match hadn't started yet, so Ryan took the chance to hop up and down in place. Throwing out a few shadow punches to keep the blood flowing.

John meanwhile put his hand under his chin, fingers lightly slapping his cheek. Lina spoke about the promo that the tag champs had done, with flyers and a limo. And Mr Carnaby couldn't help but snicker, it was rather silly. But this was Japan, the land where many peculiar things occurred. "We wore moustaches!" John yelled at the top of his voice, to be fair they toted bowler hats too. They were nice ones at that dammit!

The paragon of Britain, continued doing his motions. Ryan was indifferent to the words of Lina, all that mattered was the enemy. Sion and Daisuke. Some words he could relate too, time off was needed at certain points. Back when Ryan and John claimed the belts they took time off to heal, and Mr Knight took that trip to Russia with Anampo to find her Brother. But when it came to putting the gold on the line, the young man and his friend would do so. It was a requirement, being champions meant one had to set the bar and example.

Still when Lina spoke of her last words Ryan stopped his movements, and turned his head ever so slightly to acknowledge her presence. And he said "Duly noted, but know it works both ways..." that was something Mr Knight felt he needed to state. John grinned and gave a thumbs up, and then held the top rope with both hands. It was time to get going, the artist hadn't even gone into the ring yet. But he was already feeling it!

Sion and Daisuke spoke with whispers, no doubt discussing some kind of plan. There was no need of that for Ryan and John, they discussed everything prior to entering the arena. That said though the British paragon turned his head to Mr Carnaby and gave a small nod, which was returned back.

Sion stepped up first, John had felt temped to go up against him. But he knew that Ryan would prefer to go first, and it was part of the UK Elite's battle plan. Once the bell rung it signalled the start of the battle, that would be certain to be a tremendous battle. Mr Knight started slowly, giving a slight nod to his opponent before moving forward. His arms out for a lockup attempt.

Just as thing got underway, Lita poked the ring announced and told ‘em that the announced weight was off but it didn’t look like it bothered her much. As for what was going on in the ring Sion had a feeling he knew how things were going to start off, and with how Ryan looked while wanting a lockup he was right. While nothing wrong with it he knew it didn’t have to be like this all the time so he decided to mix it up a little bit. At first it looked like he would go for the lockup as well, though just before they could connect with each other he would fire in a couple of open handed strikes before taking the lockup, or force Ryan into a lockup before transitioning into a side headlock if the strikes prevented him from doing so. If Ryan did transition into the lockup after the strikes at least somewhat decently he would try to get out of it after a little bit and go for an arm, looking to behind it behind Ryan’s back.

This was it, time to get underway. Step on up to the plate and play ball. All those hours of training were going to be put to use here. It was all on the line, for gold and glory.

Mr Knight was keeping close and wary against Sion, this was the start of the battle. How it went down could dictate the pacing of the fight early on, and the team that had control had the advantage in the fight. Ryan was thus keeping an open mind, and knew to play his strengths. John was leaning forward on the ropes, biting his lower lip lightly as he kept a close watch on what was happening.

Ryan moved, to see if Sion was going to enter the lockup. Only the young man ended up eating a pair of open handed strikes, hitting him in the highly toned armour that was the British paragon's bare chest. In response to this Mr Knight hissed lightly in the back of his teeth, a couple of shots. Nothing more, Sion might have gotten the first blow. But that attack didn't prove a thing.

The lockup then occurred, although given the earlier strikes it had rattled Ryan enough for Sion to gain the advantage in the exchange. With the opponent entering into a side headlock, but Mr Knight had an idea here. And taking into account the great upper body strength that the British man possessed he'd go about delivering a counterattack. From the side headlock position Ryan would seek to wrap his arms around Sion's waist, and proceed to lift him up and then bring him down. It was going to be a good old atomic drop, spiking Sion right on his tailbone with the knee. That should rattle him.

Sion felt himself being lifted up after Ryan grabbed hold of his waist. He had a feeling where there might go and when he felt himself about to come back down he had a split second to react. Of course taking things early on didn't mean it was in the end of the world, and he knew sometimes the better defense would be to take the offense, but this didn't feel like one of those times and if he could do something about it he would try to. On the way back down he would try to push himself just enough to miss Ryan's knee.

Either way he would find himself making contact with the canvas, but if he had enough momentum going for him it could take Ryan down for bulldog, while not a pretty looking one it wouldn't look halfbad. At the worst if Ryan didn't go down with him even if in the slightest the impact for him wouldn't feel as bad if he took the knee straight up.

Despite the divisive opinion that the fans of Tension held about Mr Knight, none could deny his impressive upper body strength. The man had shown that if it was human, then he could probably lift em. Which was just as well considering Ryan's reliance on overpowering the enemy with grapples, and Mr Knight had a quite a few that he practised and got down to a tee.

The British paragon had made sure to keep himself grounded, but Sion was a crafty one. Of course the enemy wasn't going to just stand and let Ryan do what he wished, wouldn't be fun otherwise. Mr Knight was a big guy though, so with his weight and muscle transferring into a bulldog was a bit difficult to do on him.

But still Ryan didn't sweet spot Sion on the atomic bomb, it was more to the right upper thigh than that tailbone. Still it might be enough to warrant as a hit, given how Sion had been hoisted up into the air above the six foot tall Knight. Following this exchange Ryan would take a few steps backwards, making sure to size up Sion. Once the opponent turned around Mr Knight would try to rush forth for a clothesline, but is his opponent could duck then the upper limb would surely fly harmlessly above him.