TD: Indeed. Up next is the first of tonight's three title matches, as Steamroller defend their titles from a team that's beaten them cleanly in the past - Rising Sun Revolution. SR: As I said earlier, Dross, lightning doesn't strike twice. Those two goofballs are going to have to go back to Japan with their tails between their legs after Taylor and Brassow are done with them... ~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~ IIWF WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH: Steamroller vs. Rising Sun Revolution _.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-.__.-~~-._ [The ring announcer steps into the ring.] RA: Ladies and gentlemen, the following tag team attraction is scheduled for one fall, and it is for the IIWF World Tag Team Championship! [Pop] Introducing first, the challengers: hailing from Japan, and weighing in at a combined weight of 575ls, here are Hiroshi Kasai and Ryudu Kenjinata - Rising Sun Revolution! [Huge pop as RSR appear at the top of the aisle and jog down to the ring, all smiles, hi-fiving the fans as they go.] TD: I've got a feeling that these guys are going to go home with the titles tonight! BL: Is it the same kind of feeling you get when you realise you've just broken wind, and you're hoping nobody notices? [Hiroshi and Ryudu take to the ring, and go to their corner. They appear more determined and focused now, and exchange final tactical ideas.] RA: And introducing their opponents, the champions: accompanied to the ring by their manager, Dave Albanese, hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, and weighing in at a combined weight of 550lbs, here are Taylor and Brassow - Steamroller! [Big heel pop as Elvis Presley's "Steamroller" blares out over the PA, and the champions come down the aisle. They glare at the fans, and enter the ring. Taylor and Brassow each mount the turnbuckles, and raise the belts above their heads to the crowd. They are soundly "boo"ed.] TD: It goes without saying that Steamroller aren't the crowd favourites in this one. SR: So don't say it, Dross. Anyway, Steamroller don't need the support of these cretins to win - they're going to keep those titles at any cost. [Brassow starts things off for Steamroller against Hiroshi. He raises his arms, asking for a contest of strength.] TD: He's got to be kidding. Hiroshi is twice as powerful as Brassow. This might prove to be a big disadvantage for Steamroller - Hiroshi represents power, and Ryudu speed and agility, so RSR are a more versatile team than Brassow and Taylor, who are pretty similar athletically. BL: None of them would stand a chance against me in the ring, though. TD: Thanks for that observation, Becky. BL: You're welcome. [Hiroshi locks fingers with Brassow, and immediately powers him down to the mat. He grins at Ryudo, but as he looks away, Brassow brings his knee up into Hiroshi's abdomen. He stuns Hiroshi with a kneelift, and then drops an elbow on him before applying an armbar.] SR: Cardinal mistake made there by Hogwashi... TD: [interrupting] ...that's Hiroshi, Steve. SR: Whatever. Anyhow, you don't take your eyes off your opponents. Especially when it's somebody like Brassow. [Hiroshi tries to break out of the hold, but the referee is right there, and stops any hair-pulling for leverage. Ryudu begins stamping on the apron to work up the crowd, and a chant of "RSR! RSR! RSR!" begins. Hiroshi fights to his feet, twists under Brassow's arm, and floors him with a short clothesline. Big pop. Hiroshi tags in Ryudo, who leaps to the ropes and hits Brassow with a double axe-handle as he gets to his feet. Brassow is staggered, but doesn't go down. Ryudo hits Brassow with a couple of kicks, and then sizes him up for a spinning lariat kick which sends him over the ropes and to the outside. Taylor storms the ring, and Ryudo hits him with a spinning lariat kick as well. Taylor goes down, and the referee keeps Ryudo away as Taylor rolls from the ring. Ryudo measures a plancha dive from the ring onto Brassow, but Brassow dodges out of the way, and Ryudo hits the crowd barriers with some force. Big heel pop as Brassow begins working Ryudo over.] SR: Another cardinal mistake made there by Reddle... Riddle... TD: That's Ryudo, Steve. SR: Whatever. BL: Hey, haven't we heard this somewhere before? [Brassow rolls Ryudo into the ring once more and takes full control of the match. He keeps Ryudo away from the corner, and keeps him down on the mat with submission holds. Ryudo refuses to submit, so Brassow begins pulling out some high-impact manoeuvres - a backbreaker - a side suplex. He goes for the cover - 1 - 2 - Kick out! Brassow drags Ryudo to his feet and over to his corner, and holds his head while he tags in Taylor. Taylor comes in and immediately begins working on Ryudo's back. He snap mares Ryudo into the centre of the ring, and applies a camel clutch.] TD: Good solid tactics from Steamroller here - Ryudo can't do any damage when his wings are clipped, and the best way to stop somebody pulling off any real high impact manoeuvres is by damaging their back. Ryudo's not going anywhere at the moment... [Hiroshi leans into the ring as far as he can and shouts encouragement to his partner. The referee asks Ryudo whether he wants to submit. Ryudo's face is twisted in agony, but he won't give up. The crowd again starts up a chant of "RSR! RSR! RSR!" and Ryudo seems to draw power from the fans. He powers up with his arms, reducing the leverage that Taylor has on his back, and makes it to his feet. Taylor attempts a clothesline, which Ryudo ducks, and then counters with a drop toe hold. He lunges at Hiroshi, but doesn't quite make the tag as Taylor grabs his leg and pulls him towards his own corner as he tags in Brassow. Brassow quickly enters the ring and drops an elbow across the small of Ryudo's back. He drags him to his feet and hits with a vicious backbreaker, but doesn't let Ryudo fall to the mat. Instead, he repeatedly lifts him up and brings his back down on his knee. Big heel pop.] TD: That's quite some power being shown by Brassow there. Ryudo is in big trouble, and he desperately needs to make the tag. [Brassow whips Ryudo into the ropes, and puts his head down for a backdrop, but telegraphs the move too early, and Ryudo attacks with a swinging neckbreaker! Big pop! Both men are down on the canvas as the referee begins his count - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - Brassow begins to stir - 5 - Ryudo begins to move - 6 - Brassow gets to his knees, and moves towards his corner - Ryudo seems to be disorientated - Brassow tags in Taylor - Ryudo realises he's heading towards the wrong corner, and dives towards Hiroshi. He makes the tag! Huge pop! Hiroshi hits the ring like an express train, flooring Taylor with an avalanche clothesline. Brassow reenters the ring, but Hiroshi presses him above his head and dumps him all the way to the outside! Another huge pop!] TD: Wow! What strength from Hiroshi there! Brassow's not moving - Albanese is tending to him, but I think Steamroller are in essence down to one man now! [Hiroshi lifts Taylor into position for a side-slam, and with his other arm, signals to the crowd! Big pop as he tags in Ryudo, who climbs to the top rope!] TD: This is it! We're going to see the Naginata Nightmare! SR: No! I can't believe it! [Ryudo launches himself with a legdrop, and hits Taylor hard. Ryudo makes the cover as Hiroshi guards against interference. The referee counts - 1 - 2 - 3! Ding! Ding! Ding! The crowd go nuts, and Ryudo and Hiroshi embrace in the centre of the ring!] TD: Yes! Yes! Yes! The Demon and the Dragon have done it! We've got new IIWF World Tag Team Champions! SR: What a fluke! I can't believºÑºÓ! RA: Here are your winners - and _NEW_ IIWF World Tag Team Champions: Rising Sun Revolution! [Albanese gets up onto the apron and argues with the referee, stating that RSR should have been disqualified when Hiroshi dumped Brassow over the top rope. The referee's having none of it, and presents the title belts to Hiroshi and Ryudo, who proudly place them around their waists and take to the turnbuckles! The crowd are on their feet, and the noise is deafening. Fireworks explode in the air above the ring.] TD: Wow! What a match that was! You've got to give them credit - they worked and worked for this match, and they took the opportunity. SR: [Grudgingly] I suppose they weren't bad. BL: It's a shame, but it seems Rising Sun Revolution were just the better team tonight. TD: Well, it's nice to see you being impartial for a change, Becky. BL: Impartial? Me?