SD III: Tornado Tag match - UK Elite vs. Shimada Stallions

Preceded by: None
Followed by: SD III: Laura Leiner promo




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Match Type: Tornado Tag Match
Winning Condition: Pinfall, submission or knockout
Special Conditions: no DQ, falls count anywhere. Both team mates will be legal contenders at the same time

Since 2017 had arrived many in Tension had wondered what had occurred with the former Tension tag champs known as the UK Elite, the paragon of Britain Ryan Knight and his right hand man the master of creation John Carnaby. They hadn't been really seen since they lost their titles to the current defenders of the gold, side from a singles match John had been in. Even on social media the group had been quiet, save for Lucy who of course talked often.

Well this was the night, the UK Elite had been advertised for Showdown. Going up against another team known as the Shimada Stallions. This was the opening event of tonight's card, and boy was it going to be a doozy. Everything and anything went, victory could be gained anywhere even if it was across the street or if the wrestlers drove down the block! Normally the UK Elite wouldn't be found in a chaotic match with such potential for mayhem, but since their title defence the pair had gotten accustomed to it. Perhaps even developing a sort of taste for the over the top nature that could ensue from this.

In the group's private locker room Ryan was looking at himself in the mirror, the young man's normally regal attire was not being worn for this fight. Instead he donned what he'd come to call "His special occasion" attire, which was a pair of black MMA shorts with the Union Jack on the left side of them. Ryan had red gloves and footwraps stuck on as well, the young man had on one of the UK Elite's T-shirts for the entrance. Considering what could ensue in this match this outfit was going to be easier to work with after all.....

John meanwhile wore the new outfit that had been created just for him, he wasn't wearing his trademark blue leather trenchcoat tonight. He'd probably be in too much of a battered state later to pick it up.

Spoiler:

"Boss we ain't gonna be doing this all the time are we?" John said as he leaned on the wall.

Mr Knight raised a hand up in the mirror before clenching it, he said as he did so with "Of course John, but we need to make our mark in this year. What better way than to do this? Besides you have to admit you can get a bit of a thrill out of this." since coming back from a forest near Kyoto Ryan had seemed a bit different. Like there was a more bright look in his eyes, as if he'd just come back to civilization.

John had to admit that during their last title match that even though he and Ryan lost it had been a pretty good clash, he remembered the time where he swung a kendo stick for the first proper time. The master of creation smirked and stood up fully before saying "Well yeah there's that."

Ryan turned and patted John on the shoulder and said "It's a special occasion after all, now let's go my friend. It's time, we shall unleash the pure fury of Britain as it turns it's back on the EU......"

The pair made their way out the locker room, Ryan damn near pushing the door out it's hinges as he did so. Before long the lights in the arena would go out as the familiar theme song of the UK Elite, known as Imperial Code II.

Mr Knight and Mr Carnaby awaited for the 0:48 mark, before rushing out through the curtain and into the arena. Ryan grinned widely and raised his arms into the air and let out a loud and cheerful laugh while John simply folded his arms and smirked, it had been a rather long time since the paragon of Britain had appeared in the ring. But here the UK Elite were, intent on making a right great impression in their return.

As usual the pair got a mixed response, the opinions of the audience was always divisive with Britain's best. You either liked them or hated them. Ryan simply motioned for John to follow him, the pair promptly got into the ring and stood facing the ramp. They'd had no clue of their opponents other than their names and how they look, but from what Ryan and John knew of them they were bound to be tough opponents. It was certain to be a grand PPV, and this opening match would set the standard for the rest to come.......

Back in the locker room, the feeling was a mixture of nervousness and excitement as James Canton finished putting on his boots. Clad in his usual garb of baggy black trousers, shirt and poncho, he stood up and stared in the mirror, wanting to make sure he was dressed suave enough for tonight as he put on his trademark hat. The fact that they had been approached with making their debut on PPV was crazy, so the cowboy was determined to put on the best performance he could.

"Heh, you always were a showoff." A voice behind him called, and James turned to see his tag partner and more importantly, his best friend Hiro Shimada come up behind him. The Japanese man was clad in a different garb then usual, wearing a tight orange t-shirt emblazoned with some symbols representing his surname as well as some tight blue pants, clinging to his muscles along with some black kung-fu style slippers. His face bore the look of a man showing no fear as his intense yet comforting eyes met his. "Well one of us has to look good tonight, right?" Canton smirked in response, adjusting his hat as he did so.

Both men didn't know much about their opponents apart from the fact that they weren't to be taken lightly and well known within the world of Tension. Knowing that both men were former Tension Tag Champions shown that they were good with their craft, and that both of the Stallions were the underdogs walking into this.

"So, are ya ready for this?" James said, taking a deep breath as they prepared to leave, to which Hiro simply said "Absolutely" and pushed open the door, both men walking down the hallway as they prepared to make their grand debut.

Shortly after the UK Elite made their entrance, the fast-paced music of the Shimada Stallions finally hit, and after a few seconds both men came out to the entranceway, a confident tone emanating from their bodies. Walking towards the ring, James smirked at his somewhat regal opponents as they entered, James sliding under the rope as Hiro climbed through the ropes.

Taking off his hat and poncho before giving it to the referee, James decided to talk first to his opponents, saying "Well don't you two look lovely..." in a humorous tone as Hiro took off his shirt, revealing his toned body and tattoo, which reached all the way down his left arm. Both men then walked to the centre of the ring, eager for the action to begin as they stared down their foes.

John had to admit he was curious about tonight's opponents, they were newcomers after all. He hated not knowing anything about an enemy, WhiteGale at least John knew them to be damn good wrestlers from Canada. But the Stallions? Side from the name not much else. He leaned on the corner nearest to him with his hands in his pockets, all the stretching had been done beforehand to avoid pulling anything mid fight. Normally John didn't like this kind of match, but he had to admit. It felt good with the chaos that could ensue, climbing that ladder and exchanging blows with Sion was like two Gods battling atop Olympus itself.

Ryan meanwhile was moving from side to side with his eyes focused on the entrance ramp, a large and wide grin on his face as he bounced about. While John was a bit concerned his boss on the other hand was the opposite, Ryan was back in the ring. He hadn't had a match in ages, this was like getting into a new car and just the feeling of it being brand new. Here was when he'd show the intense regime done in his stay in the forest, where he shoulder tackled trees and lept over ravines.

And here came the Stallions, one looking like a right proper cowboy as indicated by the poncho and hat. Which was probably gonna get bought by a fan that snuck into the ring once all involved were fighting elsewhere. The Stallions though showed no sign of fear or being nervous, they exuded confidence as they approached the squared circle.

James complimented the British duo on their looks, to which Ryan gave a small laugh and said "Why thank you good sir! We may have lost the belts but don't think for a second we're rusty eh John?"

The master of creation walked towards Ryan and nodded to the Stallions while twirling the strands of hair that he dyed red and saying "Yeah I believe so boss. Before we start I'm just gonna say, none of what is going to happen is personal. We know what's on the line for you and for us."

John stood opposite Hiro with Ryan opposite James, though the paragon lifted a hand to tell the ref to wait before things went underway. Mr Knight would then say "Before we begin I have to ask. Is there anything you'd like to say now? Something you'd like to get off your chest before we begin? We won't likely have the chance to say our respects after this." Ryan was well known for this in his PPV matches, where he'd ask his opponents if they wanted to say anything before the fight begun. One couldn't say he had no respect for tradition after all.....