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#1 | UPW Wrestlemania XX ( Hall of Fame Show ) - 18.04.2025 datum

13.04.2025 08:52

presents the 2025 Hall of Fame live from the
T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada - 18.04.25

Opener: 20th Anniversary 20 Women`s Over the Top Battle Royal

2.Match: 20th Anniversary 20 Men`s Over the Top Battle Royal

Mainer: Diamond Ring Championship
Guilia (c) vs Gigi Dolin

as Eric Bischoff: 2005 - 2012

Best Office Charakter of the Year 2007
Best Office Charakter of the Year 2008
Best Office Charakter of the Year 2009
Best Office Charakter of the Year 2010
Best Office Charakter of the Year 2011

Title History:

UPW Tag Team Champion & UPW World Tag Team Champions ( with Paul Heyman ) 26.08.07 - 28.10.07

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#2 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XX ( Hall of Fame Show ) - 18.04.2025 datum

13.04.2025 15:45

Noch eine Info hierzu:

Nach bitte unserer beiden Admins, Patte und Luv, werd ich hier diese Show (also nur die Hall of Fame Show) gerne übernehmen.

Dies werde ich verbinden mit diesen kleinen Preview-Shows die ich gerne für unsere PPVs gemacht habe, also wird auch während der Show eine On-Gimmick-Preview von allen Matches erfolgen für Night 1 und Night 2.

Durch den Abend führen werden dabei Pat McAfee und Jim Ross.

Wie bei der letzten Preview-Show würde ich mich hier sehr freuen falls jemand noch etwas zu der Preview beitragen möchte - sei es zu einem der eigenen Matches oder auch zu einen der anderen Matches.

Wer was machen möchte kann sich gerne bei mir melden, oder aber auch einfach etwas zu mir schicken für die Preview-Show.

Würde mich sehr freuen!

Cash Wheeler - OVR: 18 - 6 - 4 | 2025: 0 - 0 - 0
Dax Harwood - OVR: 20 - 4 - 5 | 2025: 1 - 0 - 1

"NO FLIPS - JUST FISTS"
ZWEITGIMMICKS = THE ACCLAIMED / ASUKA & LIV MORGAN / JACOB FATU
FILLERGIMMICKS = "SCAPEGOAT" JACK PERRY & KILLSWITCH / PAIGE

AWARDS / TITEL
- 2x Tag Team of the Year (2023, 2024) (as FTR)
- 1x Rivalry of the Year (2024) (as FTR vs. BC Gold)
- 2x UPW World Tag Team Champions (as FTR)
- 1x UPW World Tag Team Champions (as The Acclaimed)
- 1x UPW Unrivaled Champion (as Max Caster)
- 1x UPW Unrivaled Champion (as Jacob Fatu)
- Womens Royal Rumble Winner 2025 (as Liv Morgan)

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#3 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XX ( Hall of Fame Show ) - 18.04.2025 datum

18.04.2025 17:37 (zuletzt bearbeitet: 18.04.2025 18:23)

Nach dem Intro zum Jubiläum von 20 Jahren UPW, sind wir nun gleich Live in der T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, N evada für die heutige Hall of Fame Show passend zu Wrestlemania 20.

presents the 2025 Hall of Fame live from the
T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada - 18.04.25

Wir sehen die beiden Herren die uns heute durch die Show führen werden an ihrem Kommentatorenplatz. Es sind der legendäre Kommentator Jim Ross, für viele der beste Kommentator aller Zeiten und Pat McAfee.

Jim Ross: WELCOME ladies and gentlemen, to the Hall of Fame Show for Wrestlemania 20. Live from the T-Mobile Arena here in Las Vegas, Nevada. My name is Jim Ross and my partner for this evening will be none other than Pat McAfee. Welcome to the Show, Pat!

Pat McAfee: It�s such an honor not only to be here with the legendary Jim Ross for this event, but also to have the pleasure to host this Hall of Fame Celebration, which will also feature 3 special matches and a preview for all of the great matches that are set to happen in the following to nights, on Night 1 and Night 2 of WRESTLEMANIA 20!

Jim Ross: But before we get to that, we have the honor to induct 4 �acts� so to speak into the UPW Hall of Fame. A legendary Team� The Bloody Babes of Trish Stratus and Shelly Martinez, a legendary manager and general manager� Eric Bischoff! As well as the one, the only� the legendary Undertaker! And last but certainly not least, the son of the legendary Bob Orton, a man who once was known as the Legendkiller himself, that has turned into a legend himself� The Viper� Randy Orton! Thats the Hall of Fame Class of 2025, and we will see all of them getting inducted here tonight.

Pat McAfee: And we are actually starting things off here with the first induction RIGHT NOW. And here to induct those two legendary women, are two other legendary woman�.

Die Kameras schalten um und als nächstes hören wir nun Justin Roberts.
Justin Roberts: " Ladies and gentlemen please welcome our next laudators. Maria Kanellis and Stephanie McMahon."

Die Musik von Stephanie McMahon ertönt in der Halle und zusammen mit Maria Kanellis betreten die beiden die Stage. Beide grinsen breit und winken dem Publikum zu. Sie stellen sich ans Pult als Maria zuerst beginnt etwas zu sagen.

Maria Kanellis: " Stephanie can you believe this ? The Busty Boobs are Back together and we didn't change the size. "

Maria lässt ihre Brüste ein wenig nach vorne scheinen, als Stephanie Maria anschaut und den Kopf schüttelt. Maria blickt Stephanie unschuldig an und schüttelt ebenso den Kopf , als wenn sie Fragen würde ob es falsch war, was Stephanie wiederum mit einem Nicken bestätigt. Stephanie grinst dann ein wenig und widmet sich dem Publikum.

Stephanie McMahon: " Yeah that was a great time right? Once Maria and I supposed to be a parody of the Team that we are proudly induct into the Hall of Fame this year. A female Team ahead of their time and one of founding stones of our Women's Division. "

Maria Kanellis: " Without them we maybe wouldn't have this division. Without them we wouldn't had this parody which got over as them. Two women who started their careers at the same time and became the closest friends. "

Stephanie McMahon: " So let us Welcome these two in the Hall of Fame Class of 2025 .... TRISH STRATUS ... "

Maria Kanellis: " SHELLY MARTINEZ"

Maria & Stephanie: " THE BLOODY BABES"

Es wird ein Video geschaltet mit den Erfolgen und Dramen von Trish & Shelly. Kurz darauf ertönt Trish's Theme und Trish Stratus kommt zusammen mit Shelly Martinez in die Arena.

Sie bekommen Standing Ovations und der Applaus ist sehr laut. Sie umarmen Maria und Stephanie und stellen sich an das Pult.

BLOODY BABES!! BLOODY BABES!

Trish Stratus: " Thank you UPW Universe we appreciate it very very much. "

Nochmals wird es laut in der Halle und die beiden bedanken sich mit einem Nicken nochmals.

Shelly Martinez: " I still can't believe that we make it to this right here. I mean let us go back for a while. First Trish and I started as enemies at the time when I was on a dark path with Kevin Thorn. Over the time we realized that together we would be very strong."

Trish Stratus: " Nearly unstoppable. We were THE force at the Women's division and also we stepped into the men's world. "

Shelly Martinez: " Becoming the first and the only one female World Tag Team Champions and also defended them in the first ever UPW We quit Match."

Trish Stratus: " Oh there so much more memories but if we would relieve all of them we would be still here tomorrow. We had a great time in the UPW and we are proud to lay the way for all the women which follows. "

Shelly Martinez: " We have to thank some of the guys in the back who carried about the women and of of them was Eric Bischoff. Thank you Eric. Even you get the appreaction tonight you deserve. "

Trish Stratus: " So UPW Universe don't Miss the upcoming TWO nights of extravaganza and maybe you will see a new era inside the Women's division. "

Shelly Martinez: " So with the classic words. WOOA IT'S TIME TO ... "

Trish & Shelly : " ROCK N ROLL ... THANK YOU!"

Die beiden strecken die Arme nach oben , wo die Kamera die Ringe einfängt und damit hat man die Bloody Babes eingeführt und die Show kann weiter gehen.

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Pat McAfee: Congratulations to those two legendary women, who deservedly now can call them selfes UPW Hall of Famers.

Jim Ross: Congratulations! But motving on now to our next part of the show, we will be taking a look at all the great matches that we will get to witness on the next two nights. Night 1 and Night 2 of Wrestlemania. And Night 1 will actually kick off with another set of women, who all of them are undoubtedly are going to be Hall of Famers too one day.

PREVIEW
Opener: Whoever wins own the rights for the Horsewomen name
Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch vs Sasha Banks & Bayley
Pat McAfee: The Four Horsewomen are set to compete in Tag Team Action to kick Wrestlemania off. Charlotte and Becky on one team and Sasha and Bayley on the other.

Jim Ross: The issues between those wo women started when Sasha Banks and Bayley also started teaming under the name of �The Horsewomen�. A name that Charlotte and Becky previously had claimed. And they were not too happy with their name being used by another team.
Pat McAfee: All four of them are the Four Horsewomen. But who will get the right to be called �The Horsewomen� when it comes to Tag Team competition? That is what is going to be settled in this match. Which without any doubt is gonna be high pace and high action, to really set the tone for this weekend.

Jim Ross: I indeed have great respect for all 4 of these women, and I can see either team winning here. But if I had to pick just one, I would go with Becky and Charlotte. Just like her father, it�s really diffucult to bet against a �Flair�.
Pat McAfee: I agree. But maybe even if they lose� maybe after the match Bayley could get them all to hug it out? We will see.

Jim Ross: I am sure however there won�t be any hugs on the next match on the card.

PREVIEW
2.Match: Whoever loses those family has to split up
"Demon" Finn Bálor vs Malakai Black

Pat McAfee: you know it�s sad to see two familys fight like this. The Judgment Day and The House of Black have been real forces here in the UPW for the last couple of months and now one of them will have to go.

Jim Ross: Both of them are desperately trying to save their respective familys. And Finn Balor took it one step further when he announced that he would once again dawn the �cloack� of the Demon for this match. Which really just shows how seriously he is taking this, as the Demon makeup really does bring out the best in Finn Balor in most cases.
Pat McAfee: But I do doubt that a person like Malakai Black will get spooked by it too much. B ut you are right. It�s not just about spooking your opponent with the demon. It�s also a different mindset that Finn Balor has whenever he does that. Do you think it will be enough for him to get the win here?

Jim Ross: It�s a close one, but I think at the end of the day, I will have to go with Malakai Black. I don�t know if we will see any involvement of their familys in this match, but if we do, that could be the difference maker here. So I am going with Mr. Black for this match.
Pat McAfee: Now, those were the first two matches that we will see tomorrow� but right now we are going to continue this great show with the first of three matches that we are actually going to see tonight. And the first one is a 20 Women over the Top Battle Royal in honor of 20 years of UPW.

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20 Frauen kommen nun alle gemeinsam zum Ring für die 20 Women Over The Top Battle Royal zu Ehren des 20. Jubiläums der UPW. Darunter auch die Laudatorin für die ersten beiden Frauen in der UPW Hall of Fame: Maria Kanellis. Dazu sind es Alexa Bliss, Chelsea Green, Jamie Hayter, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Paige, Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn, Jade Cargill, Killer Kelly, Natalya, Jaida Parker, Roxanne Perez, Sky Blue, Lyra Valkyria, Marina Shafir, Willow Nightingale, Victoria, Mickie James und Michelle McCool, so dass man ein bunt gemischtes Feld aus einigen der größen Legenden dieses Sports, sowie einige der interessantesten Newcomer sowie einige aktuelle Größen hier versammelt hat um herauszufinden, wer hier diese spezielle Trophäe mit nach Hause nehmen darf.

Pat McAfee: Clearly a lot of talented and beautiful young women have gathered here. Is this to your liking, Jim?

Jim Ross: I see a lot of talented invidividuals in that ring, so yes, of course. And I cannot wait to get this thing started.

Pat McAfee: And what about their looks, Jim?

Jim Ross: They certainly are beautifull too, Pat. But I think you might be mistaking me with the King Jerry Lawler here, Pat.

Und dann kann es auch schon losgehen.

Opener: 20th Anniversary Women Over the Top Battle Royal
Alexa Bliss, Chelsea Green, Jamie Hayter, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville, Paige, Alba Fyre, Isla Dawn, Jade Cargill, Killer Kelly, Natalya, Jaida Parker, Roxanne Perez, Sky Blue, Lyra Valkyria, Marina Shafir, Willow Nightingale, Victoria, Mickie James, Maria Kanellis, Michelle McCool

Es startet mit allen Damen gemeinsam im Ring. Nachdem alle sich kurz angesehen haben, haben sie die Dame ausfindig gemacht, auf die die meisten hier im Ring einen groll hegten: Es ist Paige. Diese war in den letzten Wochen immer wieder auffällig geworden durch einige Ansagen gegen ALLE Damen der Liga, was bei diesen natürlich gar nicht gut ankam. So dass Paige hier gleich als erste von allen Damen gemeinsam aus dem Ring befördert wurde.

Eliminations:

1) Paige wird von allen anderen Damen im Ring gemeinsam eliminiert.

Pat McAfee: Well, that happens when you make an enemy out of the whole lockerroom.

Jim Ross: And what a shame it is. She has the background, she has the talent, she never really needed to do any of this. But well, here she goes. The first Elimination of the match already.

2) Sonya Deville wird von Alexa Bliss eliminiert nach dem Twisted Bliss

Pat McAfee: Sonya is the next one out.

Jim Ross: Thanks for coming, Sonya. And the second elimination for Alexa Bliss, so to speak.

3) Mandy Rose wird durch eine Zusammenarbeit von Alba Fyre und Isla Dawn eliminiert.

Pat McAfee: It is every woman for herself here, but some teamwork never hurt anyone.

Jim Ross: Except for the woman that has been eliminated here. Mandy Rose is the next to go.

4) Sky Blue wird als nächste eliminiert nachdem die Unholy Union gleich zu ihr herüber sind und sie über das Top Rope warfen.

Pat McAfee: And another effort by these two woman to score an elimination. So I guess that makes 3 for them now?

Jim Ross: That is correct� technically.

5) Isla Dawn wird von Jade Cargill eliminiert
6) Alba Fyre wird von Jade Cargill eliminiert. Zuvor hatten die Unholy Union gemeinsam probiert Jade Cargill zu eliminieren, doch durch Jades Kraft schaffte sie die doppelte Elim.

Pat McAfee: Jade Cargill � such an impressive woman.

Jim Ross: She does remind me of Chyna back in the day � in a good way. Very strong woman.

7) Jaida Parker wird von Lyra Valkyria eliminiert indem diese die Seile runterzieht, nachdem Vicoria zuerst Jaida in diese Richtung mit einem Irish Whip befördert hatte.

Pat McAfee: Very clever by Lyra here. She is showing that she is wise beyond her years already.

Jim Ross: And she will continue to grow on Unrivaled � even Liv Morgan, the Royal Rumble Winner, has already seen the talent in her.

8) Roxanne Perez wird von Alexa Bliss eliminiert, nachdem Roxanne erst versucht hatte Alexa zu überreden mit ihr ein Team im Match zu bilden

Pat McAfee: Looks like Alexa has denied the offer by Roxanne here. And instead she got eliminated.

Jim Ross: You can only trust yourself in this, Pat.

9) Willow Nightingale wird von Jade Cargill mit einem Bodyslam über die Seile eliminiert

Pat McAfee: The power of Jade Cargill is just incredible. Another insane elimination for her.

Jim Ross: But doing stuff like that also gets a target on your back. At some point the other women might gang up on her here.

10) Maria Kanellis wird von Mickie James eliminiert nach dem Chick Kick

Pat McAfee: Two of the legends in this match. And Mickie paying homage to her idol.

Jim Ross: At least Maria can go home to her beautiful children and her husband, Mike Bennett.

11) Victoria wird von Mickie James eliminiert nach dem Mickie-DT auf dem Apron. Dabei blieb Mickie jedoch selbst auf dem Apron zurück.

Pat McAfee:

Jim Ross:

12) Mickie James wird von Maria Kanellis eliminiert, nachdem diese von außen Mickie nach unten zog.

Pat McAfee: Thats not very ladylike by Maria here. She just eliminated Mickie from outside.

Jim Ross: And Mickie is fourious. Look at her go at Maria now.

13) Michelle McCool wird von Natalya eliminiert nach einer Discus Clothesline über die Seile

Pat McAfee: There goes Michelle McCool. And slowly the ring is getting very empty.

Jim Ross: Only 7 women remaining. Who is gonna win this one?

14) Lyra Valkyria wird von Marina Shafir eliminiert, nachdem diese zuvor Lyra einen Low Blow verpasst hatte.

Pat McAfee: That seems to be some revenge for something that has happened a few weeks ago on Unrivaled.

Jim Ross: Come on. Thats just unfair.

15) Marina Shafir wird von Alexa Bliss unter dem Jubel der Fans eliminiert mit einem cleveren Move vom Top Rope

Pat McAfee: Instantly the payback and the fans are loving it.

Jim Ross: Just 5 women remaining� Alexa Bliss, Jamie Hayter, Jade Cargill, Killer Kelly, Chelsea Green and Roxanne Perez� wait a minute� thats 6! Whats going on here?

Pat McAfee: Referee! Count the women! Something is wrong here!

16) Chelsea Green wird für eliminiert erklärt, nachdem festgestellt wurde, dass sie eigentlich gar nicht im Match dabei sein sollte und sich nur mit ins Match geschlichen hatte. Nach einer Prüfung der Referees wurde dies festgestellt.

Pat McAfee: Unbelievable. How could this happen � on this show aswell! Shame on you, Chelasea Green!

Jim Ross: At least now we are down to the final 5 women on this now. Now lets see how gets the trophy.

17) Jamie Hayter wird gemeinsam von Alexa Bliss und Killer Kelly eliminiert

Pat McAfee: So the final four are Alexa Bliss, Jade Cargill, Natalya and Killer Kelley. What a lineup.

Jim Ross: But look what is happening now� they are all going for Jade Cargill. I knew she would have a target on her back at some point.

18) Killer Kelley wird von Jade Cargill eliminiert. Zuvor hatten sich alle 3 verbleibenden Frauen auf Jade Cargill gestürzt. Doch diese hatte es dann geschafft Killer Kelley auf den Apron zu befördern und von dort aus zu eliminieren.

Pat McAfee: We�re down to Alexa, Jade and Natalya. Who is gonna win this trophy?

Jim Ross: Man this is getting tense.

19) Natalya wird von Alexa Bliss und Jade Cargill gemeinsam eliminiert. Dabei fanden sich alle 3 Frauen gemeinsam auf den Apron wieder und Alexa und Jade stellten dabei gleichzeitig Natalya ein Bein, so dass diese nach draußen fiel

Pat McAfee: Clever move there. But now its the final two. And they are both in a very dangerous situation

Jim Ross: look� Alexa is barely hanging on.

20) Alexa Bliss wird von Jade Cargill mit einem Jaded auf den Hallenboden eliminiert.

Pat McAfee: Jade Cargill has done it! She has won the 20th Anniversary Trophy. What a win for her!

Jim Ross: At the end Jade just proved to be powerful for little Miss Bliss. But Alexa has scored a lot of eliminations in this match and she can be proud aswell.

Jade Cargill bekommt dann ihre Trophäe überreicht und wird offiziell als Siegerin verkündet.

Justin Roberts: Ladies and Gentlemen�. Here is your winner of the 20th Anniversary Womens Battle Royal� JADE CARGILL!

Jade Cargill feiert mit Ihrer Trophäe, zeigt dann aber auch noch auf Alexa Bliss und zollt auch ihr Respekt für eine tolle Leistung in diesem Match

Und dann geht die Show auch schon weiter.

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Pat McAfee: What a match that was! But now we are going to move on to the next Preview for tomorrow. Another highly anticipated contest between two champions.

Jim Ross: Oh yeah I am indeed looking forward to this one.

PREVIEW
3.Match: Unrivaled Championship
Jacob Fatu (c) vs LA Knight (c)

Pat McAfee: Two Competitors from Unrivaled, who both currently can say that they are currently the Unrivaled Champion, after they both scored a pinfall at the same time in the last Fatal Four titelmatch on Unrivaled. And now they wanna find out who truly should hold that belt.

Jim Ross: I have heard a lot of things about Jacob Fatu, so I am very eager to see him here for the first time. And we have already seen what LA Knight is capeable of. There is a reason he was one of the men that was in the Elimination Chamber Match for the World Title to end last year.

Pat McAfee: You know, I think both of these men will have very prominent parts in the future of this company. But for now, they are set to face each other here for the first time. But I have a feeling it won�t be the last time. But who have you got here, JR?

Jim Ross: Like I said, I have only heard things about Jacob Fatu. And what I have heard was impressive. But I have seen what LA Knight could do, so I will pick him here, and I am looking forward to seeing this match in action.

Pat McAfee: Another match that promises great action on the card is also the next one. A rivalry that has been going for quite some time, will most likely find its end here.

PREVIEW
4.Match: If Drew wins CM Punk should never allow to take Drew`s name in his mouth
Drew McIntyre vs CM Punk

Jim Ross: The Scottish Psychopath and the Best in the World, at least according to his words, are set to compete here. What a match, Pat. I love it.

Pat McAfee: Two of the best in this business that have had an issue for months now. Last year they around this time they were actually on the same side though. CM Punk was somewhat of a mentor to Drew McIntyre. But those days are long gone.

Jim Ross: CM Punk then injured Drew McIntyre at one point, putting him to the sidelines for months. But yet, CM Punk would keep mentioning Drews name. And Drew wants it to stop. And that is the stipulation here. If Punk loses here, he will not be able to ever mention Drew McIntyre again.

Pat McAfee: But of course CM Punk doesn�t want that to happen. He wants to prove that he is right when he says he is the best in the world and beat Drew here. Do you think he can do it?

Jim Ross: Actually, yes I do. I would love for Drew to get what he wants, but I have a feeling that CM Punk will take this one home. I have been following his career for a long time, and whenever it counted, like in a match like this, he did deliver. So I am going with the Second City Saint here.

Pat McAfee: But next here on the UPW Hall of Fame Show we will hear from a man that actually has quite a lot of History with CM Punk himself�.

Es geht weiter und man hört eine bekannte Stimme in der Halle.

Paul Heyman: " Ladies and gentlemen my Name ist PAUL HEYMAN and I'm out here to talk about a man who made history more than once. He knows how this buisness work. He knows that controversy creates cash and believe me for those who wasn`t here around since day one he was ALWAYS controversy. "

Heymann zupft sich seine Ärmel zu Recht und schaut mit einem entschlossenen Blick in die Runde.

Paul Heyman: " He is a kind like myself. Unpredictable. Sometimes merciless and with a piece of an Ego driving into the spotlight. He also always wanted to be remembered as a mastermind and for a very most moments he was exactly that. He created the Elimination Chamber. The Hard Brawl Match. The Chaingang Solider Match ... The five minutes of destiny Match a favourite of mine. Yeah because of the tables yeah you know why. Also he craetd the match we will be withness at Sunday on night two. The LXC Match. He is a visionary ... a revolutionary .. and it is NOT Seth Rollins. He tried to put the old guy Vince more than once out of buisness. For a short period he did it in UPW. In UPW EVERYTHING can happen. He is the greatest general manager of all time. A former arch nemesis of mine but now respected not just by me ... Ladies and gentlemen I give you ... ERIC BISCHOFF! "

Die Theme von Bischoff ertönt und die Fans in der Halle singen sie mit. Paul applaudiert und Eric Bischoff lässt sich kurz darauf auch blicken und wird tosendem Jubel und Standing Ovations in der Halle empfangen.

Eric winkt den Fans zu und nach einem Handschlag mit Heymann begibt er sich ans Pult.

ERIC BISCHOFF!! ERIC BISCHOFF!! Chants gehen durch die Halle. Bischoff bedankt sich zunächst mit einem Nicken, dann als es ruhiger wird , kann er etwas sagen.

Eric Bischoff: " Thank you very much. Who would had think for one second I will get induct in the Hall of Fame by one of my greatest criticism and enemies of all time Paul Heyman. Thank you Paul and thank you that we buried the hatchet. "

Heyman grinst und nickt Bischoff zu.

Eric Bischoff: " Twenty years ago The McMahons wanted a new place. A special place and Ultimate Pro Wrestling was founded. They called me to be the general manager of monday night RAW. And then it begins. Since day one I was here. Since day one I did what I can do best. Sometimes the people loved my decisions sometimes they hated them. When I looking back especially the first ten years UPW was a roller coaster ride for me with some ups and downs. People come and go. Replacement for some guys and women. Hard decisions has to been made. Championships come and were gone over the years like the X Divison Championship. The United States Championship. The TV or the Hardcore Championship. Watch in the Title archives and you will realize which great names holded that championships in the past. "

Bischoff macht eine kleine Pause und redet kurz darauf wieder weiter.

Eric Bischoff: "Remember the time when we made this first NXT rookie thing where every rookie got a mentor and Stone Cold Steve Austin crashed it coming into my house and attacking me. Crazy stuff. Also I remember the Battle against the old Boss and how we fought for the ownership more than once. I won it for a time period and then I've lost it again. Back in the past we also had some divas in the backstage who wanted to politics their way. We had a huge roster ... so huge that we had to Brand Split. On the other time our roster was beginning to shrunk into a very low level. But after all of that we overcome the bad times. UPW is still here and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'm gonna thank for each and everybody from the wrestlers which be here around for so many long times because without you it would made less fun. I want to thank the new one for holding up the flag of the ultimate. I thank Triple H to change some of the old things. Thank you all from the UPW Universe that at the end you finally except me as a legend. "

Nochmals gibt es lauten Beifall und Bischoff ist gerührt.

Eric Bischoff: " So there is just one last to say. UPW FOR LIFE!"

Bischoff s Musik spielt und damit geht Bischoff s Rede zu Ende.

Er winkt den Leuten in der Halle noch einmal zu, die meisten stehen bei ihm auf und applaudieren. Bischoff verneigt sich noch einmal und geht dann von der Bühne.

Pat McAfee: One of our two current general Managers� and now the newest member of the UPW Hall of fame� the great Eric Bischoff!

Jim Ross: You know, he and I have had quite a mixed past aswell, but I am happy for him to be acknowledged here. He is very deserving of that. Without a doubt. And moving on from that, now let�s take a look ad the next match, that will answer who is the greatest KING in professional wrestling� except for Jerry the King Lawler of course�.

PREVIEW
5.Match: Who is the greatest King ?
Curt Hawkins vs Tom LaRuffa

Pat McAfee: curt Hawkins vs. Tom La Ruffa is a match I never thought we�d see on Wrestlemania. Yet here we are.

Jim Ross: La Ruffa just recently returned after a long hiatus. And his first match back is against one of the most underestimated wrestlers on the current UPW Roster. Curt Hawkins has got everything. Skill, Speed, Agility, Finesse� and the will to do everything to win.

Pat McAfee: And he has to got to show all of that things here in this match, as La Ruffa may have been gone for a while, but he is no slouch. He will bring his A-Game and will present a real test for Hawkins here.

Jim Ross: I am sure this will also be another fantastic match, but I think the former World Champion Hawkins will take the Win here. And maybe he then could go after another championship, who knows...

Pat McAfee: speaking of championships� in the next match on Wrestlemania Night 1 we will have the Tag Team Titles on the line� in am match that has been a long time coming...

PREVIEW
6.Match: UPW World Tag Team Championship
The Gunns (c) vs Acclaimed w/ Billy Gunn

Jim Ross: THE GUNNS! The Tag Team Champions, they will defend their Titles against The Acclaimed. Who actually will be accompanied by the father of the Gunns� Billy Gunn. The man who was inducted into the UPW Hall of Fame last year.

Pat McAfee: Indeed he will be, and here is what he had to say about that...

Es wird ein Video eingespielt bei dem wir nun Billy Gunn sehen.

Billy Gunn: Tomorrow night� Wrestlemania Night 1� my two boys will finally get the match they deserve. And I am not talking about my sons here, who despite everything that has happened, I still love. I am talking about my boys� THE ACCLAIMED� who have been busting their asses for the last couple of months, working harder in training than anyone I have ever seen, while completing these challenges that my sons had put in front of them. They even made me compete in one of them. They tried everything to avoid this match. And you know why? Because they know, that The Acclaimed will beat them. They have already done so last year at Wrestlemania 19. And tomorrow night history will repeat itself. And to make sure that none of the other Bullet Club Gold members or any of the cheating of my sons changes that fact, I will be at ringside with the Acclaimed. I have been wanting to do that for every single match in the last couple of months, but my boys didn�t want me too. But sorry boys� tomorrow night at Wrestlemania, I will not be sitting in the back. I will be at ringside with you and make sure that you beat my sons. And then.. well. We�ll see about that when we get there. But I do hope that I won�t be the only one supporting the Acclaimed tomorrow. Cause we need ALL of your support aswell. I hope the whole world tomorrow at wrestlemania will show that EVERYONE LOVES THE ACCLAIMED!

Und mit diesem Worten und der typischen �Scissor�-Geste von The Acclaimed endet dann dieses Video.

Jim Ross: As a father myself I know how tough it must be for Billy Gunn to stand against his own sons here. But their actions in the last year have shown that he mad the right decision. And sometimes your children do need some tough love.

Pat McAfee: And lets not forget one thing that Billy also mentioned. Last year these two actually did face off against each other. Under very different circumstances of course. It was nothing more than a training match. Of course things still got heated back then. But yes, the Acclaimed did win that match last year. Do you think that will happen again this time?

Jim Ross: This time we are seeing much different Gunns. As much as I hate what they have become, they have proven that they can win the big one. They were the first ones to beat FTR, who have been unbeaten until then. That is why they are the champions now and that is why this one is for the Tag Team Titles. And I do think that will make the difference here. The Acclaimed never have been in a title match like this before. They don�t now how much different it is. So I am sorry Billy, but I gotta say, The Gunns are going to win this one in my book. It�s still going to be one heck of a match though.

Pat McAfee: And after we will have seen the Tag Team Titles contested, the World Womens Championship Match will be next...

PREVIEW
7.Match: UPW World Womens Championship
Tiffany Stratton (c) w/ Iyo Sky & Kairi Sane vs Liv Morgan w/ Asuka

Jim Ross: Tiffany Stratton, the World Womens Champion will take on the Royal Rumble Winner� Liv Morgan!

Pat McAfee: Just last Saturday we have seen the Comeback from Tiffany Stratton who had been gone for a few weeks. And now we know why. Because she was pulling the strings behind the turn of Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane against Liv Morgan.

Jim Ross: You know, four weeks ago, I would have said that I believe that Liv Morgan is going to win this match. She had just won the Royal Rumble. She had Asuka, she had Kairi Sane and she had Iyo Sky. Everything just seemed to be going for here. But now? Tiffany Stratton has shown that she is playing chess. While all the other women are still playing checkers.

Pat McAfee: Indeed things have changed a lot about that match recently. As you mentioned, Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane have turned on Liv Morgan and now appear to be followers of Tiffany Stratton who almost seems like a Goddess to them. And they will be at ringside with the Champion, which will also work against Liv Morgan, who has to keep seeing the friends that betrayed her throughout the match.

Jim Ross: There is one woman though who could still make a difference: Asuka! She has stayed with the challenger Liv Morgan and will most likely try anything to prevent Kairi Sane and Iyo Sky from getting involved into the match. And if that happens� it comes down to Liv Morgan and Tiffany Stratton themselves again.

Pat McAfee: So you think then Liv Morgan would have the edge again?

Jim Ross: i would love to say yes, as I am to be honest rooting for the young lady, but I have to say, that once again the experience of being in a match as important as this will probably give Tiffany Stratton an advantage. She has beaten Britt Baker, who has held this title for a record time. She knows what it is like to be in a spotlight match like that� and being in such a match� in front of a sold at stadium at Wrestlemania� it helps you so so much. I have seen it happen countless times over the years.

Pat McAfee: And after that match we will get to the CO-MAIN EVENT of night one, which actually is going to feature a man who will get inducted into the hall of fame later tonight�.

PREVIEW
Co - Mainer: The winner will face Bryan Danielson at Night two for the World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes

Jim Ross: Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. Wrestling is in their blood. They live, breath and eat wrestling. They both were born to do this. And they both have proven that many many times. But who will prove it right here? Who will prove that he just wants to get that spot in the Main event of night 2 just that much more?

Pat McAfee: once again we are looking at a match that has a lot of history. We have the Mentor and the scholar. We have the fact that Cody Rhodes at one point basically FORCED Randy Orton into an early retirement� which of course has been undone since. But of course Randy held a grudge because of that ever since.

Jim Ross: Both of them also have cost each other the World Championship at one point in one way or the other. But now none of that will matter. Now these two legends will collide in a match, and they will do everything to best the other.

Pat McAfee: Let�s also not forget about one fact. Just until recently Cody Rhodes was the General Manager, until he was removed from that position by Triple H. But until recently he had been more comfortable making the matches, than actually being in them. Do you think that will make a difference here?

Jim Ross: It could be. You are talking about ring rust. But we have seen compete in matches recently. And did he look rusty to me? He didn�t to me. No. He looked better than ever. He looked like a future world Champion. And if he beats Randy here and then beats Bryan Danielson at Night 2, thats what he is going to be. The UPW World Champion.

Pat McAfee: So is he your pick then, JR?

Jim Ross: Honestly for this one� I can�t really make a pick. You know, there are so many moving parts in this. So much history. So many factors. So many things that could happen. What if Bryan Danielson appears and makes a decision for them, because he thinks that he wants to face one more than the other? I really don�t know, Pat. This one is too close to call for me. But thats what makes it so exciting.

Pat McAfee: But now�. it�s time for our next introduction into the UPW Hall of Fame� one of the most deserving of them all. And a man that we also will see in action tomorrow night, proving that he is still going strong TO THIS DAY. And here to induct him is a man that is probably the closest to him in this world� his brother� his brother of destruction...

Justin Roberts: " Ladies and gentlemen please welcome our next laudator .. KANE "

Die Musik von Kane ertönt in der Halle und unter tosendem Beifall kommt dieser langsam in die Halle geschritten.

Kane stellt sich ans Pult und blickt um sich, während die Fans zu ihm chanten KANE !!KANE !! Kane mustert sich kurz. Holt dann seine Maske heraus und legt sie, unter Jubelrufen, auf den Tisch.

Kane: " With that mask I started my best moments in my career and you know all that I just get that mask because of someone else. Now we are here to exactly put THAT man into the Hall of Fame. Twenty years ago he stepped into this company at the first day this promotion had born. His loyality is just one of the things which made him THE most respected man in this buisness. Respect means everything when he steps through the ropes into the squared circle because that is his yard and will ever be. "

Applaus von den Fans in der Halle und Kane redet kurz daraufhin weiter.

Kane: " UPW was also the place where the Brothers of Destruction reunited and cement the legacy of us forever. The stories that he told are unique. Sometimes some old school stuff sometimes it was very edgy and the people started to think if they are watching wrestling or a horror movie. But that exactly made him so special. He is the ONE and ONLY he is the PHENOM he is the DEADMAN he is THE UNDERTAKER!" "

*GONG*

Das Licht wird langsam gedämpft, die Halle erbebt vor dieser Legende förmlich. Langsam tritt der Deadman vor und blickt um sich. Er umarmet Kane in diesem Moment und stellt sich dann ans Pult. Seine Musik fadet langsam aus, als die Fans lauthals chanten. UNDERTAKER !! UNDERTAKER!! Sichtlich berührt, versucht sich der Deadman zurück zu halten. Er hat ja noch einiges vor. Standing Ovations und lang anhaltender Applaus, für die Legende. Langsam ebben die Fans ab, damit der Undertaker endlich die Worte an sie richten kann.

Undertaker: " Thank you all. "

Kurze Pause und wieder jubeln die Leute und applaudieren.

Undertaker: " If anybody told me I would doing this for thirty-five years I would call him insane and crazy. Now I`m here and with the twenty years in this company it feels very good. I started my undefeated streak again and maybe it would come to an end tomorrow. "

Kurz wird auf Adam Cole gezeigt der im Publikum sitzt und die Fans buhen, was diesen zum Lächeln bringt.

Undertaker: "Or I will made history once again and get the only one championship I never hold in my hands."

Jetzt wird der Jubel wieder sehr laut und der Deadman nickt den Fans zu.

Undertaker: "What happens in Vegas .. stays in Vegas that`s what everybody says but Wrestlemania will not stay there. The memories .. the moments we created will be live forever in our mind .. our history booky .. our hearts and our souls. Either if they are good moments or bad moments what happens at Wrestlemania is a trip no one will ever forget. "

Applaus von den leuten in der Halle und der Undertaker macht wieder eine kurze Pause.

Undertaker: "When I started twenty years ago in UPW I knew this is the place where dreams come true or nightmares if you want. Right at Wrestlemania two a dream for my creatures of the night came true when I stood in this ring face to face with the Icon Sting. An no place else that would happen but it happened here in UPW! "

Taker nickt dem Applaus nochmals zu.

Undertaker: "The list goes on and on if you watched through it. I faced people like Randy Orton or The Rock at the grand daddy. Remember five years ago at Wrestlemania five ? There was the time everybody thought my streak would be over when I faced Curt Hawkins. If the referee wouldn`t had seen my foot on the ropes it would be over. But after that I moved on. I retired once and came back because I knew there is more gas in my tank like Shawn Michaels would say. "

Shawn wird gezeigt der große Reaktionen bekommt und verspielt mit den Schultern zuckt.

Undertaker: "The first time we went to my ministry ego we went to the darkest side. We had a fresh born child to get and Shelly Martinez was the mother. Which at the end I pushed her from a tower to death. You know sort of it. These and so many more memories make this company so great. It is a honor for me to be here. "

Nochmals eine Pause und der Taker blickt nach unten auf den Boden.

Er holt noch einmal tief luft. Dann geht rüber und schnallt sich den Mantel um. Langsam geht er an den Hut und setzt diesen langsam auf sein Haupt. Sein Kopf kommt langsam nach oben.

Undertaker: "This is Ultimate Pro Wrestling and for those who don`t respect our company I have just few words for you ... REST ... IN .. PEACE!"

Dann ertönt die Musik des Undertakers in der Halle und es ist vorbei mit seiner Rede. Die Leuten stehen alle auf und zollen dem Deadman ihren Respekt entgegen. Er verneigt sich noch einmal und zeigt dann seinen Todes Daumen am Hals zu Adam Cole. Auf dieses Match werden wir gespannt hinsehen.

Pat McAfee: The Undertaker, ladies and gentlemen. One of the best to ever do it, and if there every was someone deserving to be in the Hall of Fame it is him. Nothing but respect for the man, the myth� the LEGEND.

Jim Ross: But as he has mentioned this will actually not be the last time we will see him this weekend, as he is set to compete � tomorrow night� in the MAIN EVENT of night one of WRESTLEMANIA. Now lets take a look at that match.

PREVIEW
Mainer: UPW Intercontinental Championship
Adam Cole (c) vs The Undertaker

Pat McAfee: THE UNDERTAKER VERSUS ADAM COLE! THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE ON THE LINE!

Jim Ross: Title versus Streak. Challenger versus Champion. Legend versus future legend. There are so many taglines for this that you could use. And none of them would even do it justice.
Pat McAfee: The new Hall of Famer wants to capture the last title that has evaded him during his 20 years in this company. The IC title. And Adam Cole wants to do the one thing that has no one has ever been able to do. And that is to beat the Undertaker at Wrestlemania and end the streak. The stakes are huge for both men.

Jim Ross: Both have so much to use� the title� the streak� but they both also have so much to gain if they manage to win this match. Winning every title there is would be an incredible feat for the Undertaker. But so would be being the first man to defeat him on the grandest stage of them all. And the last weeks we have seen both of them trying to get some edge going into this match.
Pat McAfee: Repeatedly we have seen Adam Cole together with his partner in crime Kyle O�Reiley beat down the Phenom. But he kept coming back. And last Saturday at Saturday Nights Main event� I think he looked better than he ever did.

Jim Ross: I agree, Pat. The Undertaker did look incredible. And now with the honor of being a UPW Hall of Famer� I would be a fool to bet against him. He will keep his streak alive. He will beat Adam Cole and he will become the new Intercontinental Champion.
Pat McAfee: It�s hard to say something against that. But I will do it anyways. I think Adam Cole will win this one. I am sorry Undertaker, and I am sorry JR. But I think that Cole is going to make a lot of people sad and mad and he will BEAT the Undertaker and END the streak tomorrow night at Wrestlemania night 1

Jim Ross: I hope that doesn�t hopen. By god I hope it doesn�t. But if thats your prediction� fair enough. Either way, that would be all of the matches from Night one. But before we continue with night 2 and the FINAL induction into the UPW Hall of Fame Class of 2025. We have another match scheduled for tonight. The women did it earlier and now the men will follow. A 20 Man over the Top Battle Royal is NEXT!

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Und so wird es nun Zeit für das nächste Match. Nach den Frauen früher am Abend, sind nun die Männer dran mit ihrer 20 Mann Over The Top Battle Royal. Wie schon bei den Frauen kommen nun gesammelt alle 20 der Teilnehmer zum Ring, wobei man nur hoffen kann, dass sich dieses mal nicht wieder jemand darunter geschlichen hat, der gar nicht da sein sollte. Zum Ring kommen gemeinsam Pac, Baron Corbin, Ricochet, Mustafa Ali, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Bron Breakker, Shawn Spears, Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory, Grayson Waller, Carmelo Hayes, Ethan Page, Dragon Lee, Matt Hardy, The Brian Kendrick, Luke Robinson, Andrade, Ricky Saints und Swerve Strickland. Also wieder ein bunt gemischtes Feld von Veteranen, Stars und jungen Talenten, die alle gerne die Trophäe mit nach Hause nehmen würden.

Jim Ross: Am I seeing Matt Hardy in there? Yes I am! What a nice surprise right there.

Pat McAfee: Rey Mysterio competing in this match aswell. It�s like were turning back time here. But only in some parts, because we also have young cats in there like Swerve Strickland.

Jim Ross: Indeed a very nice mix of talent right here. And all of them will want to take this trophy back home.

Nachdem sich nun alle im Ring versammelt haben wird die Ringglocke geläutet und es kann losgehen mit diesem Match.

2.Match: 20th Anniversary Men`s Over the Top Battle Royal
Pac, Baron Corbin, Ricochet, Mustafa Ali, Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano, Bron Breakker, Shawn Spears, Rey Mysterio, Austin Theory, Grayson Waller, Carmelo Hayes, Ethan Page, Dragon Lee, Matt Hardy, The Brian Kendrick, Luke Robinson, Andrade, Ricky Saints, Swerve Strickland

Gleich zu Beginn versuchen die Tag Teams die hier mit im Match antreten sich nebeneinander zu platzieren. Offensichtlich in der Hoffnung gemeinsam eine bessere Chance zu haben hier lange im Match bleiben zu können. Und so sehen wir gleich Ricochet & Mustafa Ali, Tommasso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano und auch den Continental Champion Grayson Waller & Austin Theory hier auf einer Seite ein.

Eliminations:

1) The Brian Kendrick wird von A-Town Down Under gemeinsam eliminiert, nachdem diese ihn beide über das Ringseil geworfen hatten. Dabei hat Kendrick jedoch eine Drehung in der Luft gemacht, so dass er immerhin auf beiden Beinen gelandet ist, was wohl eine der elegantesten Eliminierungen im Match bleiben wird.

Pat McAfee: aaaaand Brian Kendrick is out. But what an elim. He landed on both feed.

Jim Ross: He�s going out in grace and style.

2) Andrade wird von Ricky Saints eliminiert, in dem er ihn vom Apron tritt. Danach posierte Ricky Saints mit seiner typischen Pose

Pat McAfee: That was�. stark!

Jim Ross: His name is Ricky Saints, but I get your pun.

3) Ricky Saints wird von Baron Corbin eliminiert, der direkt während der Pose von Ricky sich diesen geschnappt hat und ihn unter den Buhrufen der Fans aus dem Ring warf.

Pat McAfee: Ricky celebrated for a second too long here. And Baron Corbin made him pay.

Jim Ross: And the fans are booing. I think they would have like to see more of Ricky here. Good thing you can always watch him on Unrivaled!

4) Luke Robinson wird gemeinsam von Mustafa Ali & Ricochet eliminiert

Pat McAfee: I�m sorry� but who was that?

Jim Ross: I hear his name is Luke Robinson. Thanks for coming, Luke. But the Aerial Aces get their first elimination in this match.

5) Matt Hardy wird von Bron Breakker eliminiert, nachdem dieser Matt einen Spear durch die Seile verpasste. Da Bron jedoch nicht über das Top Rope ging, kam Bron danach einfach zurück in den Ring.

Pat McAfee: HAVE YOU SEEN THAT SPEAR?

Jim Ross: Matt Hardy is broken in half and eliminated. And Bron is still in the match!

6) Mustafa Ali wird von Johnny Gargano eliminiert. Zuvor waren DIY und die Aerial Aces aneinander geraten. Ricochet versuchte noch seinen Partner zu retten doch kam zu spät.

Pat McAfee: And here goes one half of the Aerial Aces.

Jim Ross: Ricochet tried his best but couldn�t save his partner. Now he�s on his own.

7) Tommaso Ciampa wird von Ricochet nach einem Dropkick eliminiert, der Ciampa über das Seil beförderte

Pat McAfee: And Ricochet gets his revenge instantly.

Jim Ross: And Johnny Gargano doesnt seem to like it one bit.

8) Ricochet wird von Johnny Gargano eliminiert
9) Johnny Gargano wird von Ricochet eliminiert. Zuvor fanden sich beide Männer gemeinsam auf dem Top Rope wieder. Ricochet wollte dann Johnny mit einem Huricanranna nach außen befördern, doch Johnny hielt Ricochet weiter an den Beinen fest, so dass beide Männer draußen landeten.

Pat McAfee: Double elimination right here! Both remaining members of DIY and the Aerial Aces are gone together.

Jim Ross: I�m sure we will hear them talk about that at some point. But slowly the field is thinning out.

10) Rey Mysterio wird von Baron Corbin mit einem Chockeslam nach außen eliminiert.

Pat McAfee: There goes the legend. Rey Mysterio is out.

Jim Ross: And Baron Corbins look says� �look at me...I am very proud of that�.

11) Baron Corbin wird von Dragon Lee eliminiert, der auf einmal wie ein irrer auf Corbin losging, nachdem er bemerkt hatte, dass Corbin Rey eliminiert hatte.

Pat McAfee: Dragon Lee avenging the Lucha-Legend.

Jim Ross: And we�re more than half way through the match. Only 9 men are remaining now.

12) Grayson Waller wird von Bron Breakker eliminiert. Zuvor hatten A-Town Down Under gemeinsam versucht Bron zu eliminieren, doch dieser beförderte Waller mit einem Back Bodydrop nach draußen.

Pat McAfee: Impressive effort by Breakker. Eliminating the Continental Champion and one half of A-Town Down Under.

Jim Ross: Numbers mean a lot but not everything. Especially in a match like this when it�s every man for themselves.

13) Austin Theory wird von Swerve Strickland mit einem Catapult eliminiert. Zuvor hatte Austin sich bei Grayson draußen beschwert, dass dieser sich eliminieren ließ.

Pat McAfee: CATAPUUUUUUULT!

Jim Ross: You cannot allow yourself to be distracted here. You need to have your eyes everywhere.

14) Dragon Lee wird von Bron Breakker nach einer Gorilla Press eliminiert

Pat McAfee: Dragon Lee was sent flying by Bron. You think he used some Steiner Maths to calculate where Dragon Lee would land?

Jim Ross: I don�t know about that but there is a 100% chance that Dragon Lee has been eliminated.

15) Ethan Page wird von Pac nach einem brutalen kick eliminiert, bei dem es fast so aussah, als wäre einer der Zähne von Page durch die Luft geflogen

Pat McAfee: And Ethan Page is out! Now we�re down to the last 5 Men in this match: Pac, Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hays, Swerve Strickland and Shawn Spears is still in there aswell.

Jim Ross: Look at what Swerve is doing now! He seems to be telling Bron to team up at this point!

16) Pac wird von Bron Breakker und Swerve Strickland gemeinsam eliminiert. Zuvor hatte Strickland nach oben gedeutet und Bron versucht klar zu machen, dass beide von Gott bestimmt wären hier das Match gemeinsam zu gewinnen.

Pat McAfee: I think Bron may be a believer!

Jim Ross: Believer or not, it seems to have worked out for them for now. Only 4 men remaining!

17) Carmelo Hayes wird gemeinsam von Bron Breakker und Swerve Strickland eliminiert, die hier weiter gemeinsam nun auf jeweils einen Gegner losgehen.

Pat McAfee: They are clearing out this ring. Only Spears is left!

Jim Ross: They seem unstoppable. Spears needs a perfect 10 performance here if he wants to survive those two.

18) Shawn Spears wird nun auch gemeinsam von Breakker und Strickland eliminiert. Zwar hatte er versucht sich zu wehren, aber hatte am Ende keine Chance

Pat McAfee: We�re down to the last two! Strickland and Breakker! Now what is going to happen here?

Jim Ross: I think Swerve has an idea what SHOULD happen here.

19) Swerve Strickland wird von Bron Breakker eliminiert. Zuvor hatte Swerve sich an die Seile begeben und nach oben gezeigt um Bron klar zu machen, dass er den Ring verlassen solle, weil Swerve für den Sieg vorbestimmt sei. Doch Bron sah das anders, spearte Strickland und warf ihn über das Top Rope begleitet vom Jubel der Fans.

Pat McAfee: What a beat, BRON BREAKER! He has won this match! He played his cards right and he proved to be unbeatable here tonight.

Jim Ross: What a victory for the young man here. I bet his father and his uncle are proud right now.

Dann bekommt auch Bron Breakker gleich seine Trophäe für den Sieg überreicht und wir auch als offizieller Sieger geehrt.

Justin Roberts: Ladies and Gentlemen� and your winner of the 20th Anniversary 20 Men over the Top Battle Royal�.BROOOOOOON BREAKKER!

Breakker hebt Stolz die Trophäe in die Höhe unter dem Jubel der Fans und mit diesen Bildern geht dann hier dieses Match zuende und die Show an anderer Stelle weiter.

Pat McAfee: Congratulations to Bron Breakker. But now lets look at the first match that will start things off on night 2 for Wrestlemania.

PREVIEW
Opener: 6 Way - Ladder X Cage - NXT Championship
Joe Hendry (c) vs Dustin Rhodes vs Shane McMahon vs Sami Zayn vs Ilja Dragunov vs Gunther

Jim Ross: Now this one is going to be a SLOBBERKNOCKER. 6 Men inside a cage, with ladders and an X on top of the Cage. This one is going to be absolutely insane. And Joe Hendry has to put his NXT Championship on the line in the middle of all this madness.

Pat McAfee: I agree, JR. This one is going to be absolute insanity. And either man could win this one with everything that is going to be happening inside of that cage. Dustin Rhodes, Shane McMahon, Sami Zayn, Ilja Dragunov, Gunther and Joe Hendry. All of them could win this one. Who you got here, JR?

Jim Ross: You know, I am going with Gunther for this one. He is old school and calculated. So I think he will get the job done here and once again become the NXT Champion.

Pat McAfee: I also like the Ring General. I mean� how would you say it in german� � ICH LIEBE DEN RING GENERAL�� or something like that� but old school? Calculated? In a match like this? Hell no, JR. He has got no advantage in this one. If anything someone as crazy as Shane McMahon will have the edge in this one. Are we even doubting if he is going to jump off that cage at this point?

Jim Ross: But he needs to stay on top of the cage to win the match and grab that X. Isn�t hat the whole idea? I don�t think Gunther will jump of any cages anytime soon, but he will make it to that X quicker than anyone else.

Pat McAfee: Well, the next match will have less cage jumping but more ambulances involved�.

PREVIEW
2.Match: Ambulance Match
Tessa Blanchard vs Dr. Britt Baker

Jim Ross: Dr. Britt Baker against Tessa Blanchard, the daughter of legendary Tully Blanchard and granddaughter of Joe Blanchard. So as a third generation talent, wrestling runs through her blood.

Pat McAfee: And we may see a lot of that blood running through the ring and the stadium� because this one is not going to be pretty. Tessa Blanchard wants revenge against Britt Baker who had injured her and cost her a lot of time in her career.

Jim Ross: But Britt Baker is not going down without a fight. She wanted to quit, she wanted to work as a dentist again. But Tessa didn�t let here. She desperately wanted Britt to return so that Tessa could get the revenge she wanted. And now Britt wants Tessa to pay for that.

Pat McAfee: And I am not sure if Tessa even really knows who she is messing with here. There is a reason Britt Beaker held that Womens Championship for as long as she did. She is a vicious individual.

Jim Ross: But Tessa has shown that she can be just as vicious. And she still wants to do a lot in this business. While Britt Baker gave up. Her head was somewhere else already. It�s hard to put your head back right into it like that. Thats why I think that Tessa is going to be the winner and will get the revenge that she wants, while Britt Baker will ride off into the sunset in an ambulance.

Pat McAfee: And after that is a match that I am very much looking forward to� ICON VS. ICON� two of the best to ever do it� the RETURN of Kenny Omega to in Ring Action�.

PREVIEW
3.Match: Icon vs Icon
Kenny Omega vs Shawn Michaels

Jim Ross: Mr. Wrestlemania Shawn Michaels against The Cleaner Kenny Omega. I don�t think I ever thought about that match before, but now that we are about to witness it.. I am loving it, Pat.

Pat McAfee: Shawn wanted �ONE MORE MATCH� and now he has got it against Kenny Omega. Who of course we have not seen in a while after his contract expired. But now he is back and he is looking to show that he is better than he ever was.

Jim Ross: But it is not going to be easy against an experienced veteran like Shawn who wanted this match. Who went out of his way to temper with Kennys Contract just to get this match. He must know how angry that would have made Kenny. So I am sure he is not walking into Wrestlemania without a plan how to take down that dangerous youtful fury and anger that is going to come in him in the person of Kenny Omega.

Pat McAfee: Shawn always was a clever guy. He always had some ace up his sleeve. And he is going to need that ace at night 2 of Wrestlemania. Maybe his best friend could be this ace? Triple H? We will see. But who do you pick as your personal winner, JR?

Jim Ross: I am going with Kenny Omega. Shawn Michaels will deliver a great performance. And this match could be a real showstealer. There is a reason why Shawn is called the Showstopper. But he will not be able to stop Kenny Omega. At least thats what I think.

Pat McAfee: Now moving on to the next championship belts that will defended on night two...

PREVIEW
4.Match: UPW World Women`s Tag Team Championship
Shotzi & Athena (c) vs Tegan Nox & Dakota Kai

Jim Ross: The Howling, thats Shotzi Blackheart and Athena, the reigning and defending UPW World Womens Tag Team Champions will take on Reborn in form of Tegan Nox, the Leader of Reborn, and her best friend Dakota Kai.

Pat McAfee: But lets not forget that Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai are just one half of Reborn. The other half are Anna Jay and Cora Jade of course. However� they will be banned from ringside after losing to the Champs last saturday on SNME. So Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai will be without their usual backup here.

Jim Ross: thats right, but I still see them having the advantage here. Tegan Nox was the Womans Champion before, although she was still known as Nixon Newell back then. So she has the experience. And ever since returning alongside the other women of Reborn they have proven that they are dangerous and can win matches when it matters.

Pat McAfee: That is true. Lets not forget that Reborn actually did beat the team of Kairi Sane, Iyo Sky, Asuka and Liv Morgan at Survivor Series. Liv Morgan, who then went on to win the Royal Rumble match, last eliminating Tegan Nox. Something that obviously still stings Tegan, which is why she wants to get the tag titles and prove that she belongs to the top of the womens division.

Jim Ross: Speaking of the womens division� our final match of the evening TONIGHT here on this show will see two women from Unrivaled in action for the Unrivaled Diamond Ring�
Wir fahren in der Show nun fort mit der Theme von Gigi Golin, die in der Arena eingespielt wird.

Denn nun ist es neben den ganzen Hall of Fame Introductions und Wrestlemania Previews zeit für das Main Event Match des Abends, bei dem Gigi eine Chance auf den Unrivaled Diamond Ring hat � wenn Sie die aktuelle Trägerin Giulia besiegen kann. Mit einem fokussierten Eindruck kommt dann auch schon die Herausfordererin zum Ring unter dem Jubel der Fans.

Justin Roberts: The following match is the MAIN EVENT of the evening and is for the UPW UNRIVALED DIAMOND RING! Introducing first�. The Challenger� from Douglasville, Georgia � GIGI DOLIN!

Auf dem Weg zum Ring klatscht Gigi die Hände von einigen Fans ab, bevor Sie sich mit einer imposanten Pose im Ring präsentiert und bereit macht für dieses Match, unter den Augen der zahlreichen Hall of Famer, welche ebenfalls natürlich interessiert sind zu sehen, wer hier dieses Match für sich entscheiden kann. Dann wird es laut in der Halle auf eine andere Art � nämlich mit Buhrufen. Denn nun ist die Theme von der Ring-Trägerin Giulia in der Halle zu hören, was bei den Fans nicht gut ankommt.

Stolz hält sie den Diamond Ring in die Kamera, während Sie auf der Stage heraustritt. Neben ihr � wie könnte es anders sein � das Oberhaupt der Don Callis Family � Don Callis höchstpersönlich.

Don Callis wirft einige abfällige Worte in Richtung der Fans, während er gemeinsam mit der Championesse zum Ring marschiert.

Justin Roberts: � and here opponent.. from Tokyo, Japan�.she is the current UPW Unrivaled Diamond Ring Champion�� GIULIA!

Am Ring angekommen liefern sich Giulia und Gigi Dolin einen Staredown, bevor Giulia dann den Ring an den Referee übergibt. Dieser zeigt ihn noch einmal genau in die Kamera um zu zeigen, um was es hier gleich gehen wird. Dann wird die Ringglocke geläutet und es kann losgehen mit dem Match.

Mainer: Diamond Ring Championship
Guilia (c) vs Gigi Dolin

Das Match startete mit schnellen Manövern von den beiden Damen, die hier nicht lange abwarteten sondern gleich versuchten möglichst schnell den Sieg zu holen. Nach einem German Suplex der mit einer Bridge beendet wurde von Gigi Dolin, war es das erste mal sehr knapp was ein Kickout betrifft, doch Giulia schaffte es noch einmal knapp raus, auch wenn Don Callis am Ring einige Sorgenfalten mehr danach hatte. Allerdings war dies auch ein erster Wendepunkt im Match, denn nun war auf einmal Giulia am Drücker und konnte Gigi zusetzen, vor allem mit einigen haltegriffen die Ihrer Gegnerin die Luft raubten. Dabei war ein STF von Giulia fast genug um Gigi zur Aufgabe zu bringen, doch dann schaffte Gigi es doch noch in die Ringseile. Jedoch griff dann � unbemerkt vom Referee � Don Callis nach der Hand von Gigi am Seil und löse dieses, so dass Giulia Gigi weiter in die Ringmitte befördern konnte. Letztelich blieb dieser Eingriff aber ohne Folgen, denn nach einigen Mühen konnte Gigi den Move dann doch noch umdrehen und sich befreien.

Jim Ross: Damn that Don Callis. He almost cost Gigi the match here with that.

Pat McAfee: But Gigi is showing her fighting spirit here. Maybe Don Callis should have not kicked her out of the Family afterall.

Doch Giulia nutzte nun weiter den Vorteil den sie sich erarbeiten konnte und setze mit einigen spektakulären Moves nach, und nach einem Glorious Buster sahen die meisten Fans bereits Giulia als Sieger, doch in wirklich allerletztem Augenblick gelang Gigi doch noch der Kickout. Beide Frauen wurden dann langsam müder und vor allem bei Gigi zeigte sich, dass der lange dauernde STF Spuren an ihrem Bein hinterlassen hat, so dass sie ein wenig durch den Ring humpelte, während Sie sich versuchte weiter zu verteidigen. Und doch bewies sie weiter ein absolutes Kämpferherz, so dass nach einem Versuch von Giulia die BIANCA einzusetzen Gigi dies kontern konnte und Ihrerseits den Gigi Driver zeigen konnte. Die Fans zählten laut mit...1...2� und doch schaffte hier nun Giulia den Kickout.

Pat McAfee: I THOUGHT THAT WAS IT! I REALLY DID! HOW CLOSE WAS THAT?

Jim Ross: But watch out! The action keeps going� now here comes Giulia!

Tatsächlich konnte Gigi es nicht fassen dass das nicht bei 3 war und blickte so für einen Moment Fassungslos hinüber zum Referee. Diesen moment der Unachtsamkeit nutzte Giulia und setzte nun Ihre BIANCA ein. Gigi kämpfte hart und lange gegen den Haltegriff an, doch letztendlich blieb ihr keine andere Wahl als aufzugeben in dem Sie abklopfte.

Justin Roberts: Ladies and gentlemen� here is your winner by SUBMISSION�.and STILL the UPW Unrivaled Diamond Ring Champion�. GIULIA!

Don Callis kam sofort zu Giulia in den Ring feierte diese, während Ihr erneut der Diamond Ring vom Referee an den Finger angesteckt wurde und Sie somit hier weiter die Trägerin dieses prestigeträchtigen Schmuck-Gegenstandes ist.

Pat McAfee: Gigi fought long and hard for this, but in the end she couldn�t do it and had no other option to tap out.

Jim Ross: And Don Callis couldn�t be happier. Just look at him.

Und mit diesen Bildern ist dann auch der Main Event der Show Geschichte, doch noch verbleiben hier zwei wichtige Teile der Show. Nämlich die restlichen Preview von Night 2 bei Wrestlemania am Sonntag und natürlich die Einführung vom neuen Hall of Famer, der am Sonntag auch im Main Event von Night 2 stehen könnte. Randy Orton!
Pat McAfee: Great final match of this show, but now lets continue to look at the matches that we will see in 2 nights� at NIGHT 2 of Wrestlemania 20!

PREVIEW
5.Match:
Jay White vs Penta

Pat McAfee: I don�t actually know if Bullet Club Gold has a leader, but if they do, then it�s Jay White for sure. And he is looking to send Penta away again after he had just returned at the Royal Rumble.

Jim Ross: You know Pat, I try to look at all of these matches as objective as as I can as a commentator and professional. But when one of the participants just recently was involved in a kidnapping, I cannot be objective here. I hope Jay gets his ass beat.

Pat McAfee: What JR is talking about is of course the kiddnapping of Rey Fenix� the brother of Penta, who had been kidnapped by Bullet Club Gold and we have not seen him ever since. The last we have seen is a picture of him being held hostage somewhere. Then Juice Robinson had been moving him in some sort of Van� only for that van to be lost. You know, the whole situation is really messy.

Jim Ross: And behind all of that was Jay White who thinks that the Lucha Bros don�t belong here in the UPW. But they do. Penta is a great athlete and I hope he gets to beat up Jay White in this match.

Pat McAfee: So thats your final prediction?

Jim Ross: Of course.

Pat McAfee: Well then� good luck to both of them, I guess. But speaking of Bullet Club Gold� the next match will feature two men who previously had spent some time with BC Gold and teamed with them at Survivor Series...

PREVIEW
6.Match: If Jurassic Express loses they must disband
Jack Perry & Killswitch (Jurassic Express) vs Nathan Frazer & Seth Rollins

Jim Ross: Once again I really try to look at this match objectively. But when you have on one side human beings as despicable as �Scapegoat� Jack Perry and �Killswitch� as he now wants to be called� and on the other side you have one of the greatest performers of this generation, Seth Rollins, along with one of the most promising young talents on the roster, who also is one of the nicest guys around...Nathan Frazer. You are really having a hard time to look at this objectivly and not have a favorite in this one.

Pat McAfee: I have to absolutely agree. I don�t think there is a person on this world who wants to see Jack Perry and Killswitch win this one. Jack Perry, without any actual cause, had attacked Nathan Frazer at the start of this year and injured him. He then kept denying any involvement in it. But now that the truth is out, we know that everything that Seth Rollins and Nathan Frazer had found out and were saying was nothing but the truth. And now Perry has to answer for his crimes.

Jim Ross: This match really already is some sort of punishment of course, as Perry never ever wanted to face Nathan Frazer again, after previously beating an injured and handicapped Nathan Frazer with the help of the man that was then known as Luchasaurus. But should the Jurassic Express lose� should Nathan Frazer and Seth Rollins beat them� they will have to disband. Their tag team mus be dissolved. Thats the orders by Steve Austin.

Pat McAfee: So everything really is on the line here for Jack Perry, because we all know that he can�t do anything without his big friend backing him up. Meanwhile Nathan Frazer has a chance to really show the world that he is no longer just Seth Rollins Prodigy. He is his own man. His own wrestler. And the future of this company.

Jim Ross: Go get them, Nathan. You would be doing the world a favor.

Pat McAfee: But speaking of people some people would like to get rid off� I have a feeling you might have a similar opinion for the next match� and I don�t blame you for that either.

PREVIEW
Co - Mainer: Unsanctioned Match - If Dax Harwood wins, his suspension is lifted
Marty Scurll vs Dax Harwood

Pat McAfee: Now this one is an UNSANCTIONED match. So it will not go down in any records. But it will however have a huge effect on one mans career and live, as he must win this match in order to get his suspension lifted. It will be Dax Harwood taking on �The Villain� Marty Scurll.

Jim Ross: And he surly is a villain, alright. I can�t remember any nickname that is as fitting as this nickname for Marty Scurll. So yes, Pat. You are right. I do hate Marty Scurlls guts. Not only because I am a friend of Jim Cornette, but also because of the things that he did.

Pat McAfee: Once again, lets bring everyone up to speed, for those that don�t know: After FTR had a confrontation with Marty Scurll a few months back, he then went on to assault FTR in the parking lot. Chaining Dax Harwood to a car, and smashing the knee of Cash Wheeler, who has since then had to spend his time in the hospital. And with that ENDING the tag team FTR. But if that wasn�t enough, Marty Scurll then invaded said hospital and recorded himself further attacking an already injured man that was incapeable of defending himself. Things then of course cold heated as Dax Harwood was looking for revenge. But in a match in raw things went too far again, as both men were brawling in the back, literally shoving security all over the place and attacking them aswell. Which resulted in the suspension of both men. After a not so sincere apology by Marty Scurll to Dax Harwood, he was then reinstated by Eric Bischoff and his suspension lifted. Dax Harwood however didn�t want to do the same, which is why he is still suspended to this day. But he kept showing up, trying to attack Marty. Which then resulted in this match. And if he beats Marty Scurll his suspension will be lifted.

Jim Ross: Thats a good summary of this whole thing. You probably are missing a few details, but even that should be enough to make it clear, that the one to blame for all of this is Marty Scurll, as one can understand the anger coming from Dax Harwood. I do know about one man that does for sure, and he also has sent a video that we will play right now� my friend Jim Cornette.

Wir sehen nun ein Video von Jim Cornette, dem Manager von Dax Harwood.

Jim Cornette: One year ago at Wrestlemania 19� FTR made HISTORY. They were the first team to EVER Main Event Wrestlemania as they defended their titles in the Main Event of Night 1. And if things had proceeded naturally, I don�t have any doubt that at Wrestlemania 20 we would see FTR either BEING the UPW World Tag Team Champions or COMPETING For the UPW World Tag Team Champions. But you know who took it from them? From US? Marty Scurll. The scourge of this company. And not only do I think that way� I have talked to literally hundreds� and thousands of fans� and they all told me the same thing. They hate his guts. But as much as I hate his guts and as much as they hate him. The man who hates him the most is Dax Harwood. Marty Scurll� you took everything from that man. And you talk so proudly of that. But a man what you have taken everything from also has nothing to lose. And Dax Harwood at Wrestlemania� he has nothing to lose. And thats why he will win. He will win the match and show the whole world that you don�t belong here. You are not as good as you think you are and you never will be. And Dax Harwood will show to you what FTR really means� FEAR�. THE� REVIVAL!

Und mit diesen Worten endet das Video und wir sind zurück bei den beiden Kommentatoren.

Pat McAfee: Now, that will be our Co-Main Event for Night 2 so to speak. Even though the match is not officially regognized. Which means there are only two things left to do� so people� lets get ready for the final Introduction into the UPW Hall of Fame Class of 2025� the Legendkiller, that has become a Legend himself.

If you close your eyes, your life, a naked truth revealed..

Der Themesong von UPW Legende Christian ist zu hören und die Fans beginnen logischerweise lauthals zu jubeln. In seiner typischen Art und Weise marschiert Christian auf die Bühne, stellt sich ans Pult und hebt die Handkante an die Stirn. Nachdem er all seine Peeps entdeckt hat, beugt er sich in Richtung Mikrofon und beginnt seine heutige Laudatio.

Christian: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm out here tonight to honor a man I've shared the ring with countless times. We faced each other as enemies... we stood side by side as a team. Some of you older folks around here might remember it.. I'm talking about 'Instant Destiny'.

18 years ago the two of us became Tag Team of the Year in this company. And even back then it was obvious to everyone.. that he'd be a legend in this business one day. You could already see how talented he was. And how incredibly good he would become one day. When I think about 'destiny'... I think about the man I'm talking about right now: Randy Orton.

He was born into this business. Third generation superstar. If Michelangelo would mold a 'perfect' UPW Superstar... it would probably look somewhat like him. He's so good at everything he does, on the microphone and in the ring.. it's honestly kinda frustrating to see, makes me jealous. But anyways.. I hope I don't destroy his ancient reputation as 'arrogant' and 'selfish'.. but I gotta say he's become an incredible co-worker.. friend... husband... and father. I'm proud to call him one of my closest friends. And I couldn't be more proud to stand here tonight.. and induct him into the Hall of Fame. Watching him over the past 20 years... he personifies the true meaning... of EVOLUTION.

Ladies and gentlemen, please help me welcome.. the newest inductee into the UPW Hall of Fame Class of 2025... 'The Legend Killer', 'The Viper', 'The Apex Predator'.. RANDY.. ORTON! "

» I HEAR VOICES IN MY HEAD «

'Voices' von Rev Theory schallt aus den Boxen und lautstarke Pops nehmen die Halle ein. Diese werden noch größer als die Viper die Bühne betritt: Randy Orton. Es sieht so aus, als sei jeder hier als Zeichen des Respekts von den Sitzen aufgestanden, doch als die Kameras durch die Halle fahren, bleiben sie an einer Person hängen, die tatsächlich sitzen geblieben ist: Cody Rhodes. Cody blickt mit düsterem Blick in Richtung Stage, auf welcher sein morgiger Wrestlemania Night 1 Gegner nun als Hall of Famer geehrt wird. Orton läuft geradewegs auf Christian zu und wir sehen eine freundschaftliche Umarmung zwischen den langjährigen Freunden und Rivalen. Christian klopft Orton mehrmals auf den Rücken und auf seinen Lippen ist ein "Congrats. You earned it, buddy." zu erkennen. Der Apex Predator grinst seinen Gegenüber an, dann überlässt Christian ihm die Bühne, während die Fans auch schon beginnen lautstark "R - K - O ! R - K - O ! R - K - O !" zu chanten.

RKO: "Wow. It's really happening, huh? Still feels kinda unreal, if I'm honest. First of all, let me thank everyone here tonight. All my colleagues, my fellow wrestlers, but also everyone that's not out here tonight. Everyone in the back that's making all of this possible week-in and week-out. Everyone who's part of this company. I'm here for 20 years now, pretty much since day one. And it might sound cliché but it's true: this is family. Your family away from your family. Your home away from home. No matter where we are in the world.. we always have each other's backs... so thank you for that.

And of course... thank you to the UPW Universe. You accepted me when I started in this business. You cheered me on, you booed me, you chanted 'R-K-O' and told me how much I 'suck'. Over the past two decades you gave everything you had... and in return I tried to give everything I had."

Fans: "R - K - O ! R - K - O ! R - K - O !"

RKO: "Don't get me wrong. I made mistakes - quite a few of 'em in fact. I was reckless, arrogant... some would say I was a prick. But thanks to all of you... and with the guidance of the legends in this business.. I was able to get better, learn from my mistakes and grow up in front of your eyes. And I truly hope I'm a different person standing here tonight.. than I was back when I started.

Which brings me to some of the legends I just mentioned. I know it's a word that's thrown around quite a lot. But in this case that's exactly what these people are: legends. I'd like to thank two of my mentors: Triple H and Eric Bischoff. They took me under their wings back when everyone else tried to stay away from this little arrogant kid from St. Louis. I'd also like to thank some of my biggest rivals and tag team partners: Christian, The Undertaker, CM Punk.. and of course Adam Cole and even.. Bryan Danielson. We all had our fair share of problems in the past.. in some cases we still do. But I wouldn't be standing here if it wasn't for the blood, sweat and tears all of us shared inside the squared circle. And Bryan... I hope I see you in the Main Event of Night 2. Because I got one beautiful RKO here with your name on it."

Die Kamera zoomt auf den Mann, der hier gerade vom Apex Predator angesprochen wurde. Bryans Blick wird zugleich ernster, beim Thema Wrestlemania Main Event ist der Fokus bei allen Anwesenden deutlich erkennbar.

RKO: "But most importantly... I'd like to thank... my family. My mother Elaine and my father 'Cowboy' Bob Orton. Wrestling runs in my blood and my father was my very first hero. You showed me what it means to be a wrestler... and to be a man. I always admired the two of you.

To Kim and my kids: I love you. You keep me grounded, you bring me back to earth when I start to drift away. You sh-"

Plötzlich geht ein Raunen durch die Halle. Denn die Person, die soeben mitten in Ortons Ansprache von einer Kamera eingefangen wird, ist auch in der Halle auf dem Tron zu erkennen: Es ist Cody Rhodes. Dieser wirkt sichtlich unbeeindruckt von Ortons Worten und scheint nun genug gehört zu haben. Cody greift Brandis Hand, die wohl selbst etwas überrascht wirkt, und steht einfach auf. Brandi sieht fragend zu ihrem Ehemann, dann lässt sie sich von ihm auf die Beine helfen und die beiden verlassen gemeinsam ihre Sitzplätze. Die Buhrufe in der Halle werden lauter und lauter, die Fans können nicht glauben, dass hier wirklich jemand die Halle verlässt, während ein Hall of Famer gewürdigt wird. Und dann auch noch gerade in dem Moment als der Familie gedankt wird. Auch Orton nimmt die Respektlosigkeit wahr und für einen Moment scheinen sich die Blicke von Orton und Rhodes zu treffen, bevor Cody Hand in Hand mit Brandi Backstage verschwindet.

RKO: "Anyways... as I was saying, to Kim and the kids: you showed me what life and love truly means. Much love to all of you."

Nachdem er diesen Teil der Rede nun beenden konnte schaut Orton für einen Augenblick gedankenverloren vor sich hin. Scheint ihn Codys Abgang doch ein klein wenig aus dem Konzept gebracht zu haben? Der Apex Predator sammelt sich allerdings wieder und fährt fort...

RKO: "Again... it's a true honor to stand here tonight and be inducted into the UPW Hall of Fame. I won't exhaust your patience by talking about all my accomplishments, the opponents I beat, the championships I won... but I do like to talk about one championship I WILL win again. Because like I already said the past few weeks: In no way, shape or form is this the end of my career. We're faaaar away from retirement. I'm still in my prime. And over the next couple of nights I'll prove that I'm still in my prime by not only beating Cody Rhodes and making him pay for everything he's done to me over the past year... but also by beating the American Dragon on Night 2... and taking back MY... UPW World Heavyweight Championship.

One last time: THANK YOU!"

Orton hebt beide Hände und verneigt sich vor den Fans. Damit ist es offiziell: Der Legend Killer ist nun Teil der UPW Hall of Fame - und das als aktiver Wrestler und womöglich schon bald nach vergangenem Jahr back-to-back Wrestlemania Main Eventer.

Pat McAfee: Randy Orton, ladies and gentlemen. The Final member of the Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Randy has already talked about it in his speech. There is one thing left to do here tonight. And that is to look at the final match of Night 2 of Wrestlemania 20. Two days from today�.

PREVIEW
Mainer: UPW World Heavyweight Championship
Bryan Danielson (c) vs ???

Jim Ross: Bryan Danielson. The UPW World Champion will take on either Randy Orton OR Cody Rhodes. Depending who wins the match on night 1. Now, what can we really say about this match, other than we are all super excited to see it?

Pat McAfee: I think we do need to talk about the champion here. Bryan Danielson. Also one of the greatest to ever do it. He has won this belt at Survivor Series last year, by cashing in his Money in the Bank Briefcase. And ever since he has shown, that yes� he has won this belt via a briefcase cash-in after a brutal Elimination Chamber Match against the then champion Adam Cole� but he has delivered amazing performance after amazing performance ever since. He even entered the Royal Rumble Match himself as the champion and put his title on the line in that match � only to make it through to the end and win the Royal Rumble, which really left us in a very special situation.

Jim Ross: Indeed, never in the history before has the World Champion entered the Royal Rumble match, but the title in the line on that match, and then also won that match. Usually the Royal Rumble Winner is the one that will face the Champion at Wrestlemania. But this year Danielson is both� the Champion AND the Royal Rumble Winner. Which is why we ended up in this situation. But it also just shows the incredible talent that this man posesses.

Pat McAfee: And now the question is� who will it be that faces him? When Night 2 rolls around we will already know. But as of now� we don�t. We only know that it will be either Randy Orton or Cody Rhodes. And whoever it will be� we already can guarantee you that it will be an amazing match. Because all three of these guys really would deserve to be in this spot.

Jim Ross: Who will face Danielson for the title? And who will end Wrestlemania 20 Night 2 as the Champion? We will find out� this sunday� at Wrestlemania 20! 20 Years of UPW! 20 Years of Wrestlemania! 20 Years of great wrestling and great storys being told by many great performers. Many of which we have celebrated here to day on this Hall of Fame Show.

Pat McAfee: And with that being said we want to thank you all for watching this show and celebrating with us together the careers of these men, while we looked ahead at the next two nights. We had great action, great emotions� and we will have even more of that on the next two nights. I hope to see you all join us the next two nights too� on the grandest Stage of them all� WRESTLEMANIA 20!

Jim Ross: It�s going to be a SLOBBER-KNOCKER!

Und mit diesen Worten endet diese Show und die Fans können sich freuen auf die zwei kommenden Shows, die unvergesslich werden dürften.

Antworten

#5 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XX ( Hall of Fame Show ) - 18.04.2025 datum

19.04.2025 14:09

Meine 20 Cents dazu. Großartige Arbeit von FTR. Konnte man super lesen und brachte eine gute Stimmung rüber bze. macht auch auf die 2 Tage WM heiß. Ich hätte mir (aber das ist nur meine Meinung als Neuling der nicht alle Shows gelesen hat) vielleicht zu jedem WM Match so zwei doer drei Spiegelstriche gewünscht um zu verstehen, was gelaufen ist. Für Leute die länger dabei sind, sicherlich unnötig und soll auch keine Kritik sein. Ich würde einfach nur Danke sagen für deine Arbeit.

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