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#1 | UPW Wrestlemania XXI ( Hall of Fame ) - 17.04.2026 datum

06.04.2026 12:17

presents live from the
Place Bell in Laval in Quebec, Canada

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 XXI ( Hall of Fame ) - 17.04.2026 datum

18.04.2026 03:49

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Place Bell in Laval in Quebec, Canada

UPW HALL OF FAME 2026 CEREMONY & WRESTLEMANIA 21 PREVIEW

Mit einer kleinen Intrografik wird die Show eröffnet, bei welcher hier heute auf alle Matches bei Wrestlemania blicken wird und die 4 neuesten Mitglieder der UPW Hall of Fame einführen wird. Danach sehen wir einen Shot der Fans, die hier natürlich auch mit in der Arena sind und mit tosendem Applaus die Show eröffnen. Alle sind heute hier um den neuen Hall of Famern ihren Respekt zu erweisen.

Dann sehen wir eine Aufnahme der Stage, welche ebenso wie der Ring für diese Hall of Fame Zeremonie speziell vorbereitet wurde.

Und dann sehen wir auf der Stage auch schon die 3 Hots für das Event. Renee Paquette, Pat McAfee und Booker T.

Alle 3 begrüßen natürlich erst einmal die Fans zur Show.

Renee Paquette: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.... WELCOME TO WRESTLEMANIA WEEKEND! My name is Renee Paquette and with me are the wonderful Pat McAfee and the legendary Booker T. And tonight we will kick things off by having the honor to see 4 new faces being added to the UPW hall of Fame. And taking a look at the amazing matches which are waiting for us on the shows in the next two nights.

Pat McAfee: Hello Renee, and hello everyone. Can you believe it? We're at WRESTLEMANIA already. Wow! I am so hyped! I am PUMPED!

Booker T: Haa! Welcome everyone to.... WRESTLEMANIA! The show of shows. With the best of the best.

Dann sehen wir, dass in der Crowd neben den Fans natürlich auch viele Member des UPW Rosters zu sehen sind.

Renee Paquette: And as you can see many of the men and women who will be on the show tomorrow, putting their bodys on the line for us, are already in the arena here tonight, to honor the greats that are getting their rightful place in the hall of fame.

Pat McAfee: Seth Rollins is here and I can see that he is already looking forward to his match tomorrow.

Booker T: But I really don't like how Cash Wheeler is looking at him from behind.

Dann sehen wir auch Liv Morgan in der Crowd, welche einen lauten Pop bekommt.

Renee Paquette: Liv Morgan also in attendance here tonight. The womens Royal Rumble winner who is going to challenge for the Womans Title this weekend.

Und dann sehen wir zu einem noch lauteren Pop auch Cody Rhodes.

Pat McAfee: And of course he's here too.. the MENS ROYAL RUMBLE WINNER... THE AMERICAN NIGHTMARE CODY RHODES... sitting first row here in canada for this Hall of Fame cermony.

Booker T: And can you see that? Rhea Ripley is here too. OHHH MAMI! Everyone wants to see these Hall of Fame Inductions here tonight, oh yeeeeah.

Renee Paquette: But before we get to our hall of fame inductions, lets kick things off by starting to look at the matches that we will see on the show in the next two nights. Time to start our Wrestlemania 21 Preview.

Es gibt eine Grafik dafür und dann gehts auch schon los mit der Card für Wrestlemania 21.

Renee Paquette: Then lets start off by looking at the match that is going to KICK OFF this Wrestlemania-Weekend. A match that actually features a homecoming of sorts.

Pat McAfee: Although I am not sur everyone feels like that after the recent weeks and months.

Wir sehen eine Grafik, welche das erste Match bei Wrestlemania Night 1 zeigt.

Opener:
LA Knight vs Sami Zayn

Booker T: THE ZAYNE MAN! Sami Zayne against L...A….. KNIGHT! HAHAAAAA! What a way to kick of WRESTLEMANIA!

Renee Paquette: Two guys who had really been fan favorites for a very long time, but recently we have seen some cracks in that when it comes to Sami Zayn, because he really did seem quite different at times. Taking short cuts in matches. Backing away from challenges.

Pat McAfee: But he ain’t backing away from the challenge this time. Wrestlemania in his home country of Canda, is where we will see that Sami Zayn is still a knight in shining armor, fighting for his family and for the good of the people.

Booker T: Not when you ask LA Knight. For weeks now he has been going at it with Sami, who he accused of being a hypocrite. And I can see where he is coming from. But this also is Samis chance to prove that LA Knight is wrong about him. And if Sami can do that, I am sure all of Canada will have a big celebration with him. HAHAAAA!

Renee Paquette: Well, lets see who will pick up the first win to kick off Wrestlemania. And after the men, we will have the first girl-on-girl-action at wrestlemania so to speak.

Pat McAfee: ”Girl on Girl Action” is a very interesting way to put it, Renee

Booker T: I LIKE THAT! HA!

Und dann folgt auch schon die nächste Matchgrafik für das zweite Match des Abends.

2.Match: Referee: Becky Lynch
Tessa Blanchard vs Charlotte Flair

Renee Paquette: Come on, guys. You know how I mean it. And these two girls are not just any girls. Their fathers were legends – the legendary Tully Blanchard and of course Ric Flair. But they are already legends in their own right. With both of them being former UPW World Womens Champions. Charlotte Flair and Tessa Blanchard will go toe to toe.

Pat McAfee: But there are actually TWO cherrys on top of that cake. The first being that whoever wins this match, is likely the next challenger for the UPW Womens Championship. And the second cherry actually is the special Guest Referee… Becky Lynch. The stablemate of these to has been tasked to call it straight down the middle. But can she even do that?

Booker T: Thats right. Charlotte Flair, Tessa Blanchard and Becky Lynch. They are THREE fourths of the „new“ four horsemen. But as of late there has been a lot of jealousy between them. And that jealousy is coming dangerously close to get in the way of the success of all of these beautiful ladies.

Renee Paquette: I mean it was bound to happen, right? I mean…. All 3 of them want to hold gold again. Because thats what everything has been about for them basically since the day they were born.

Pat McAfee: Yes, they were born to be champions. It’s in their genes. And that naturally led to this conflict. But also to a chance to once again showcase that they rightfully feel that way.

Booker T: And what about big time becks? What about Becky Lynch? After her loss to Stephanie Vaquer and being eliminated by her at Survivor Series she is without a match on the biggest show of the year. She only is going to be in this as a special guest ref. But is that really going to be enough for her I wonder? What if she wants to be turn this match into her show instead? The Big Time Becks Show?

Renee Paquette: But if we’re already talking about a potential betrayal, lets get to a match that also came from a betrayal – one that many people saw coming from miles away!

Und dann sehen wir die nächste Matchgrafik eingeblendet.

3.Match:Tag Team Match
Villain Inc. (Max Caster & Brian Cage) vs. Imperium (Gunther & Ludwig Kaiser) (w/ Giovanni Vinci)

Pat McAfee: Imperium are known for many things – their loyalty clearly isn’t something amongst those things. Although I am not actually sure how much blame they can really get for this one, as this time it seemed more like their Wrestlemania Opponents – Villain Inc. – were the ones that had enough of Gunther and his cohorts. Especially the world Champion Marty Scurll, the leader of Villain Inc. who really made the seperation between Villain Inc. and imperium official.

Booker T: But all that is in the past, man. They were an alliance, yes. But alliances come, and alliances go and at Wrestlemania there won’t be any alliances. There will be war. War between two of the most powerful teams on the entire roster. But it won’t be pretty, I can guarantee you that. It will get messy. Afterall Villain Inc. Has something to prove. They are the men behind the world champion. And that means something. And for Villain Inc. It hast to mean that they have to win this match. They have to prove that there is a reason the world Champion hand selected them to be in this position.

Pat McAfee: But there also is a lot of pressure on Gunther on this one. He had formed this alliance with Villain Inc. to bring home tag team gold for Imperium – and it failed. They lost at the Royal Rumble. And after Marty broke up with him, so to speak, Gunther once again tried to bring home that gold on his own. Chosing Ludwig Kaiser as his partner again – the man who will also team with him at Wrestlemania – but again they couldn’t get past their old foes of FTR. And so once again….. Gunther failed. He has to win here, or otherwise even his soldiers might start second guessing the leading abilitys of DER RINGGENERAL!

Booker T: You can lose some battles. But a good general always wins the war. And a good soldier knows that. A good soldier knows that sometimes there are battles you can’t win. And sometimes there are battles you have to win. And at Wrestlemania… that is a battle you have to win.

Renee Paquette: Villain Inc. against Imperium… the first tag team match on the Wrestlemania Card… and a match I am sure our first hall of fame inductee of the night would have LOVE to make himself.

Pat McAfee: Thats right… he would love to make a tag team match… or have you go one on one with THE UNDERTAKAH, PLAYAH! … The first inductee into the UPW Hall of Fame… Class of 2026… TEDDY LONG! And here to present him also someone really, really special…..

Die Kameras wechseln.

Die Musik von. Shane McMahon ertönt, die Fans jubeln und die Stars in den ersten Reihen stehen auf. Shane O Mac entert die Arena und tänzelt kurz, dann geht er direkt ans Pult.

Dort angekommen wartet er bis seine Themen langsam verstummt. Die Fans chanten direkt los "WELCOME BACK !! SHANE O MAC !! "
Shane McMahon nickt dem ganzen zu und winkt zu den Fans.

Shane McMahon: " You have no idea how much I missed this but this isn't about me. This is about a man who is an authority figure since the day he entered this company. He started a very long time ago as a referee then as a manager until he ended up as a general manager of SmackDown and became the vice president of the Board of directors. He was unique in his own ways. If you cost him too much trouble you ended up one on one with the Undertaker and if more than one interfered in matches we would have a tag team match. "

Shane macht eine Pause und lässt die Fans erst einmal Pops durch die Halle verteilen.

Shane McMahon: " I can't think about SmackDown without him. First there was Paul Heymann and then there was him. The man who danced to his theme song like me. Ladies and gentlemen it is my honor to present to you the one and only ... THEODORE R. LONG HOLLA HOLLA ... "

Teddy Long 's Theme ertönt und sofort sieht man ihn tanzend in die Halle schreiten.

Shane tanzt kurz mit und beide umarmen sich kurz darauf. Shane überlässt nun Teddy das Pult.

Teddy Long : " First of all I want to thank each and everyone who supported me on my way through this company. It was a hell of a ride. When I took over SmackDown as the general manager I had great shoes to fill. Paul Heyman , Vince McMahon these were great names and to take over a show after them puts the pressure even more. I had my battle with RAW and Eric Bischoff and what could I say I still stand strong Player. "

Teddy bekommt lauten Applaus und dadurch gibt es dann erst Mal eine kurze Pause und Teddy lässt das ganze in sich einsaugen.

Teddy Long : " Now we are Here and tomorrow we will have the 21st Wrestlemania that is a number that not any company could say. UPW is here since 2005 and to BE the vice President of the CEO is a privilege I never could imagine I could handle. I have to thank Stephanie McMahon .. I have to thank William Regal and Triple H for all the support they give me since day one I'm in the authority. Also I have to thank the UPW Universe to still ve here and support the superstars all those years. So UPW Universe ... UPW authority you can be honored ... I'm honored HOLLA HOLLA ! "

Damit ist Teddy fertig und er winkt ins Publikum und bekommt dadurch jede Menge Pops, Applaus und Standing Ovations. Damit ist dieser Eintrag zu Ende.

Es folgt eine Grafik, welche noch einmal Teddy Long als dem neuesten Mitglied der UPW Hall of Fame alle Ehre erweist.

Cash Wheeler | Jim Cornette | Dax Harwood

"NO FLIPS - JUST FISTS"
ZWEITGIMMICKS
JACOB FATU / "SCAPEGOAT" JACK PERRY & KILLSWITCH & TATUM PAXLEY
ASUKA & LIV MORGAN / ANTHONY BOWENS / MAX CASTER
FILLERGIMMICKS
RHEA RIPLEY

AWARDS / TITEL[/B]
- 2x Tag Team of the Year (2023, 2024) (as FTR)
- 1x Rivalry of the Year (2024) (as FTR vs. BC Gold)
- 1x Female Star of the Year (2025) (as Liv Morgan)
- 4x UPW World Tag Team Champions (3x as FTR / 1x as The Acclaimed)
- 2x UPW Unrivaled Champion (1x as Max Caster / 1x as Jacob Fatu)
- 2x UPW World Womens Champion (as Liv Morgan)
- 2x Womens Royal Rumble Winner (2025, 2026) (as Liv Morgan)
- First ever Womens Money in the Bank Winner (as Asuka)

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#3 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XXI ( Hall of Fame ) - 17.04.2026 datum

18.04.2026 03:51 (zuletzt bearbeitet: 18.04.2026 14:29)

Und dann sind wir auch schon zurück bei den Hosts der Show… Renee, Pat und Booker T.

Renee Paquette: Wow, what an ovatiion for Teddy.

Pat McAfee: A great addition to the hall of fame. Congratulations, Teddy. And with that, lets take a look at the fourth match on our card for wrestlemania night 1.

Booker T: ANd its a HOT one!

Und dann sehen wir auch schon die nächste Grafik. Denn jetzt kommt auf der Card Britt Baker gegen Natalya.

4.Match:
Britt Baker vs Natalya

Renee Paquette: What a proud moment it must be for Natalya to step out in front of her fellow canadians when Wrestlemania comes from Canada for the first time ever.

Pat McAfee: One of the most decorated , experienced and technically gifted women in the history of Wrestlemania. Natalya Neidhart of the Hart Family. I am sure her Daddy, the legendary Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart would have been proud to see her walk out on that stage at Wrestlemania.

Renee Paquette: And her husband too, right? Tyson Kidd, who we have seen again on screen in recent weeks, after had been working as an agent behind the scenes for quite a while.

Pat McAfee: We have seen him again and we have seen him being quite worried about some letters that Natalya had been receiving. And we are still wondering what the hell that is all about.

Booker T: We can worry about that later, Guys. Because we got one HOT Wrestlemania Match on the card here, Baby. Because Natalya does take on the longest reigning Womens Champion in UPW history…. BRITT BAKER! What a match!

Renee Paquette: But what about the fact that Britt Baker didn’t want to accept the challenge at first?

Pat McAfee: She had her reasons for it. But when Natalya was to forceful with her… she had enough and ended up still accepting the challenge. And thats why this match is one match I am really looking forward on this card, as I am a fan of the work of both of these ladies. And I can’t wait to see what they will be able to do at the biggest stage of them all.

Renee Paquette: Speaking of people that didn’t want to accept challenges at first… we have a similar situation our next match, as the Gunns REALLY didn’t want to have this match happen at first.

E sfolgt die Grafik für Match #5: Die Gunns treffen auf die Rascalz.

5. Match:
The Gunns vs The Rascalz

Booker T: THE RASCALZ! HAHA! I love those guys! They are wild. And thes bring the SMOKE!

Pat McAfee: And they have to REALLY bring the smoke if they wanna win this match, as the Gunns may have been awkwardly trying to avoid this match, but they are former UPW World Tag Team Champions. Just one year ago they actually did come to Wrestlemania as the World Tag Team Champions. So it would be a HUGE mistake if the Rascalz don’t take them seriously.

Booker T: Don’t worry, Pat. The Rascalz… I know them well… and they love to have fun, they love to bring the SMOKE… but they also are some of the fierces competitors I have ever seen. They will come after the Gunns witih everything they GOT. This is going to be absolute fire from The Rascalz. I can promise you that.

Renee Paquette: But lets talk about the Gunns here aswell for aminute. Pat already mentioned it… just one year ago they were the Tag Team Champions entering Wrestlemania. Of course they ended up losing the belts to The Acclaimed and then they just… dissapeared. For months we didn’t know where they were. And then they came back, sided with Juice Robinson in his fight against Jay White. But of course, they then would go on to betray Juice aswell. So I think its save to say that their morales are quite questionable. But they did end up starting to pick up quite a lot of steem again with their Open Gunns Challenge.

Pat McAfee: Yes, indeed. They did start pickup wins and people are already talking about them getting a potential title shot for the tag titles again very soon. But if they wanna go for that, they have to win this match. After trying not to have this match, they need to show that they didn’t just want to dodge a team they knew they couldn’t beat.

Renee Paquette: So this is a must win situation for the gunns? Is that what we’re saying?

Pat McAfee: 100 percent. The Gunns will have to win this.

Booker T: But my boys, the Rascalz, won’t let them. HAHAAAA!

Renee Paquette: So clearly Booker T has his favorites in this match. But what about the next match Booker? Do you have a favorite in this one aswell?

Und dann folgt die nächste Grafik. Der ehemalige World Champion Curt Hawkins trifft auf einen der interessantesten Newcomer im Roster, den ehmaligen Unrivaled Champion Jacob Fatu.

6.Match: No DQ, Falls Count Anywhere Match
Curt Hawkins vs Jacob Fatu

Booker T: OOOH HELL YEAH! JACOB FATU IS MY BOOOOOOOY!

Renee Paquette: I knew you would say that.

Pat McAfee: And he’s not alone with that. A lot of people have a lot of symphathy for one of the newest members on our UPW Roster. Jacob Fatu. The Samoan Werewolf who did have a really impressive run on Unrivaled as Unrivaled Champion, before making his way to the main roster. But now we really need to find out if he can swim. If he can hang with the guys on the main roster and dominate them just as much as he was able to dominate on our developmental brand. And there is no bigger test for that than the former 6 time UPW World Champion Curt Hawkins. One of the most successful men the UPW has ever seen. With Paul Heyman as a guiding figure next to him, and 4 hungry guys and 1 hungry girl behind him. The System.

Renee Paquette: You know, just me personally, I thought it was really unfair how Curt Hawkins was trying to avoid Jacob Fatu from signing here on the main roster. The man actually has 7 kids. Did you know that?

Pat McAfee: Oh really? Wow that is impressive.

Renee Paquette: Thats a lot of mouths to feed. And with Unrivaled being very uncertain, I was really happy to hear that Eric Bischoff decided to bring him onto the main roster and sign him to what I have heard a really good deal.

Pat McAfee: But Curt Hawkins doesn’t care about Jacob Fatus kids. And to be honest… I can’t blame him for that. Those are Jacob Kids. And Jacob Fatu needs to worry about them. Instead what Curt needs to worry about is his position on the card. His value to this company and the success of it. And he thinks that Jacob Fatu devalues it. He thinks that Jacob shouldn’t be here. And while I don’t agree with that, I can understand that Jacob Fatus kids don’t need to be of concern for Hawkins.

Booker T: I’ll tell you what. I don’t care if Hawkins didn’t want my boy on the show. Because now he is. And now my boy is going to show the world why he should be. Hawkins is in for a big surprise, if he thinks that my boy Jacob is just some goon. He’s a killer. An intelligent killer. And he is going to make a huge impact on the show. I can guarantee you that.

Renee Paquette: If that match even happens, because part of me is still scared that something goes wrong and Eric Bischoff will end up firing one or both of them.

Pat McAfee: I don’t think that will happen. There were a lot of wild bralws in the last week… but so close to wrestlemania...so close to this big chance for both of these men… they won’t risk that. Because lets not forget. This isn’t just a chance for Jacob Fatu to show what he can do on the main roster. This is also a chance for Curt Hawkins to show Eric Bischoff… to show the whole world… that he should be back in the World Title Picture…. ASAP!

Renee Paquette: It really is going to be one of the most prolific matches on the show. And one of the most brutal aswell after everything we have seen, especially with that NO DQ Falls Count everywhere clause. I mean… the match could even end up going back across the border. And nothing will stop them until we have a winner. But after that brutal affair, we are going to have something that is shaping up to be quite the opposite. With a match that seems more personal than anything we have seen in the UPW until now.

Und dann bekommen wir die ncähste Matchgrafik präsentiert…. Tegan Nox gegen Liv Morgan.

7.Match: UPW World Womens Championship Match - Everyone banned from Ringside
Tegan Nox (c) vs. Liv Morgan

Booker T: AND THATS IT! THATS THE SHUCKY DUCKY QUACK QUACK MOMENT OF THE NIGHT!

Natürlich fliegt gleich die entsprechende Grafik dazu ins Bild.

Booker T: I WANT TO SEE THIS MATCH!

Renee Paquette: What a story this has been huh? A story that really goes back to 2024 when these women already had one of the biggest rivalarys of the year. But ever since Tegan Nox had beaten Liv Morgan at this years Royal Rumble… things really started to get more personal than anything we have seen so far.

Pat McAfee: Tegan did beat Liv Morgan for the Womens Championship, the title that will be on the line here at wrestlemania, because Liv Morgan did what no other competitor has EVER done. She won the Royal Rumble twice in a row and won it the same night she had lost her title. But yes… like you have said, Renee. Things got really personal. And mostly so because of Stevie Turner. Stevie did bring up a lot of Liv Morgans personal life. Even going as far as claming that Liv Morgan and Nathan Frazer are in a relationship and stealing the necklace that Nathan Frazer had gifted Liv Morgan.

Renee Paquette: That was low by Stevie. Really low. And very undeserved, because Liv is such a nice girl.

Booker T: And thats why she is going to kick Tegan’s ass, haha! Liv deserves this after everything she had to suffer through in the past beacause of Tegan Nox.

Pat McAfee: But the question is, who exactly “IS” Tegan Nox? Because after Liv had been personally attacked, she decided to retaliate by bringing up Tegan Nox life and her past. In a much more positive light though. Actually trying to use the good side of Tegan as inspiration. Calling her by he government name, Steffanie Newell, which Tegan hates by the way. And it almost seemed like it worked. It almost seemed like Liv got through to the person who likes to call herself “Nixon Newell”. But then it almost seemed like it was just another trick by Tegan to further embarrass Liv Morgan.

Booker T: The only thing Tegan embarassed was herself!

Pat McAfee: Yeah? How so?

Booker T: Because she is going to come to Wrestlemania… with the most successful women in thei history of UPW backing her up… Reborn… and they are going to watch Liv Morgan finally get that vicrory over her!

Renee Paquette: I am sure there are many and many fans out there that want to see exactly that. And what about the fact that everyone has been banned from ringside for this match? You already mentioned Reborn, who are of course the team that Tegan Nox is the leader of. What about the fact that neither Dakota Kai, Dani Luna or Anna Jay will be allowed ringside for Tegan?

Pat McAfee: Don’t forget that Asuka won’t be allowed out here either. And that could actually be a HUGE disadvantage for Liv Morgan. We have seen in the past just how important Asuka is as moral support for her. Think back to Summerslam, when it looked like she way losing the title against Rhea Ripley. Until Asuka showed up and she turned things around.

Renee Paquette: Thats actually a good point, Pat. I didn’t even think of that anymore. But yes… I am sure even without Asuka or Reborn at Ringside, both of these women will give it their all. And I am sure the next woman who will be inducted into the UPW Hall of fame now, will be watching what will happen with excitement.

Pat McAfee: Yes, she is a woman who really paved the way for women like Liv Morgan and Tegan Nox to be as successful today as they are. The newest member of the UPW Hall of Fame. MICHELLE MCOOL! And here to induct here is another woman who really was a trailblazer in this industry...

Stephanie McMahon 's Theme ertönt in der Halle und damit geht es weiter mit der Halle of Fame Zeremonie. Stephanie wird von den Fans und den Leuten aus der ersten Reihe mit viel Applaus und Pops empfangen.

Sie winkt durch die Halle und stellt sich dann ans Rednerpult. Sie lässt erst die Musik, dann die Fans ein wenig abklingen, ehe sie dann ein atmet und zur Tat schreitet.

Stephanie McMahon: " Over decades the UPW created a huge Women's division. Last year we had the honor to inducted two of the trail blazers of this Division in form of Trish Stratus and Shelly Martinez. They aren't alone because there is someone who also cement her own legacy. Four times UPW Women's Championesse. Something that couldn't hold a lot. "

Stephanie nickt als es Applaus vom Publikum gibt.

Stephanie McMahon: " She had battles with the all time greats from the UPW Women's division. Trish Stratus , Lita and many encounters with Lacey Van Erich also many fatal four ways where she walked through her opponents. Not everytime with the cleanest way but hey what stands in the record book stands forever. So it is my pleasure to inductee into the Hall of Fame 2026 ... The Flawless one ... MICHELLE MCCOOL!"

"You're not enough for me" dröhnt aus den Boxen und Michelle McCool tritt in die Halle ein.

Michelle bedankt sich zunächst bei Stephanie mit einer Umarmung. Dann geht sie ans Rednerpult, wo ihre Theme langsam erlischt, doch die Fans zu chanten beginnen. " YOU DESERVE IT "
Michelle lächelt etwas zurück haltend und geht näher heran ans Mikrofon.

Michelle McCool: " Thank you very much. This right here tonight means so much too me I can't describe the feeling. It is huge and I couldn't never imagine to get inductee at one point. I know when you say I deserve it you mean this but let me tell you this. Everyone who comes into the Hall of Fame deserves it. Because this Hall of Fame means something. To made a name that no one will ever forget."

Michelle lächelt und lässt erst einmal die Pops auf sich wirken.

Michelle McCool: " I started in this company when Trish Stratus and Shelly Martinez were the peak of the division and to stand up and look them right in the face was an experience that I don't wanna miss. Also as you know I was'nt alone. So I have to thank my old bestie to stand by my side at that time. LAYLA. "

Jubel von den Fans und man sieht Layla im Publikum sitzen , diese winkt Michelle zu.

Michelle McCool: " Come on up here Layla "

Layla schaut erstaunt, dann freut sie sich und steigt sofort zu Michelle nach oben. Die beiden umarmen sich erst einmal.

Michelle McCool: " Layla so how are you ? "

Layla : " Oh I'm fine Michelle. Thank you but hey now that you are in the Hall of Fame what about me ? "

[i][b] Michelle McCool: " Oh mhm I'm not in the council to make this decisions but let us ask the people. Should she in the Hall of Fame too ? "

Die Fans geben direkt laute Jubelrufen von sich.

Layla : " I know you people would love me. "

Beide: " US "

Die beiden grinsen und stellen sich in alter Pose ans Pult.

Michelle McCool: " Do you know why ? "

Layla : " I know , they know. We are Laycool and we are ... "

Beide: " FLAWLESS"

Dann ertönt McCools Theme und die beiden posieren wie eh und je vor den Fans. Damit geht diese Einberufung der Halle of Fame zu Ende.

Und während beide hier die Bühne wieder verlassen, bekommen die Fans auch für Michelle hier noch einmal eine Grafik präsentiert zu Ehren der neuen Hall of Famerin.

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#4 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XXI ( Hall of Fame ) - 17.04.2026 datum

18.04.2026 03:52 (zuletzt bearbeitet: 18.04.2026 03:57)

Und dann geht es auch schon zurück zu den 3 Hosts.

Booker T: MICHELLE… MCOOL! WHAT A WOMAN!

Renee Paquette: And the second inductee of the UPW Hall of Fame this year. And with that, lets take a look at the two final matches of Wrestlemania Night 1!

Pat McAfee: With only the next one actually being considered to be an “offical” part of the show. So this means. Technically let’s take a look at the MAIN EVENT for Night one of WRESTLEMANIA!

Und dann fliegt auch schon die nächste Grafik ins Bild. Das Match Streek vs. Career. Undertaker vs. Kenny Omega. Um den IC Titel.

Co-Mainer: Streak vs Career UPW Intercontinental Championship
The Undertaker (c) vs Kenny Omega

Renee Paquette: There are so many things on the line on this showcase which could end up going down as one of the greatest in the history of Wrestlemania. The Undertaker is known for his absolutely outstanding matches at the showcase of the immortals… which also is the reason why he is UNBEATEN at it. And the other man, Kenny Omega, does have the nickname “The Best Bout Machine” for a reason. He always delivers absolute magic inside of the ring. But will it be enough to beat the Undertaker and put an end to his streak at Wrestlemania?

Pat McAfee: YOu said id, Rene. Magic. Thats what Kenny needs to produce here. The Undertaker has never been beaten at Wrestlemania, and as far as I am concerned he never will be. Unless…. Kenny really does something that will even surprise a veteran like The Undertaker. Something that he never saw coming. Leading up to this match, both men really tried to get under the skin of each other. Pulling things out of their hats, left right and center. But so far it didn’t really seem like anything REALLY shook the other man down to their core. Nothing really seemed to be able to get one or another the upper hand. So when we are going to the match tomorrow… I am sure that will continue. The Undertaker will continue to be the absolute phenom that he is, and Kenny will try his best to do something, anything that could phase him. But what can that possibly be for a man that has seen and done literally ANYTHING in the Wrestling Business?

Booker T: I hate to be the man to say it, but if there is any man living on this planet, that can find that one thing that can defeat the undertaker at Wrestlemania… it’s Kenny Omega. Especially since this is his home country! He’s on home turf. Usually Wrestlemania is The Undertakers Yard… but this time this is Kenny Omegas WHOLE COUNTRY! This is KENNY COUNTRY.

Renee Paquette: I don’t know if the will have the support of his fellow canadians though, right? I mean… in the past I would have said yes, but ever since his loss at the Royal Rumble, Kenny has been really acting out of it, right? I mean we all remember that time where he literally verbally attacked every friend he has ever had.

Pat McAfee: But on the flipside… a man like that… is dangerous. He’s erratic. He’s unpredictable. If that is enough to defeat the Undertaker though, remains to be seen.

Renee Paquette: Well, gentlemen. I think we can move on from one man that is unpredictable to another man who is not unpredictable but just outright disgusting. I think we all can agree on that? I am talking about Jay White of course. A man that has literally invaded another mans home, and that just does not want to keep that mans family out of his mouth. It’s disgusting, right?

Pat McAfee: It is, Rene. It really is. Jay White… fantastic athlete. Fantastic wrestler. Awful human being. And well, ladies and gentlemen. That man is going to be featured on the last match of NIGHT 1 of WRESTLEMANIA 21, where he will take on the Apex Predator… the Legendkiller… The Viper…. Randy Orton

Booker T: HELL YEEEEEAH!

Und dann bekommen wir die Grafik zum finalen Match von Night 1 eingeblendet.

Mainer: Lights Out Hell in a Cell
Jay White vs Randy Orton

Renee Paquette: And whats the most terrifying about it is, that this is going to be a lights out Hell in a Cell Match. Which means that the UPW will have no responsibility for what these two men will do inside that cell. And we already know how nasty things can get in a normal hell in a cell match. Just what the hell are these two going to do to each other when not a single person in the world will be able to hold them responsible afterwards?

Booker T: I hope Randy Orton is going to do the absolute WORST to Jay White. You know, you don’t do any of the things that this guy has done. Calling himself Uncle Jay. Acting like Randy’s sweet daughter is looking up to him. Saying that he will take over Randy’s family. You just don’t do that, man. Thats going way to far, man. And believe me, I do know a thing about going to the limit. But I never in my wildest dreams would have even thought about the things that Jay White did, man. And I pray to GOD, that Randy Orton will punish him for it, in the worst way possible.

Pat McAfee: You have to agree with Booker T here. I mean… is there a single person on this planet who does not believe that Jay White deserves an ass-whoopping of the worst kind after everything that has happened?

Die Crowd jubelt.

Pat McAfee: I thought so.

Booker T: And there is no better place to do something like that than in the MAIN EVENT of Wrestlemania, babyyyy. Hell yeah. Go and kick his ass, Randy.

Renee Paquette: And like we’ve said… that match will actually conclude the first night of Wrestlemania. So hopefully when the match is over, Randy can go home to his wonderful family and they will hopefully have heard the last about “Uncle Jay” and his plans to take over the Orton Family. Because I don’t even want to imagine what would happen, god forbid, if Jay White wins this match. He’s gonna get an ego even bigger than before, and I do’t even want to imagine what he would do then. Oh god. No.

Pat McAfee: Hopefully it won’t come to that. Especially since we still got another whole night full of amazing Wrestling ahead of us after that match is set and done, as one day later we will be witnessing NIGHT TWO of Wrestlemania 21. Wrestlemania Sunday. And trust me folks, it’s going to get even better. And we’re starting off… with Brock Anderson taking on….

Doch Booker unterbricht Pat.

Booker T: LET ME SAY IT!…… JOE…. HENDRY!

Und natürlich, wie könnte es anders sein, ertönt sofort die Theme von Joe Hendry, begleitet von lautem Applaus der Fans. Und dann erscheint auch schon Hendry neben den Hosts auf der Stage.

Und wie immer grinst er dabei wie ein Troll. Dann schnappt sich schnell das Mikrofon von Pat McAfee…

Joe Hendry: DID I HEAR… SOMEBODY SAY… JOE HENDRY?

Die Crowd jubelt.

Joe Hendry: Say his name and he appears. But at Wrestlemania Sunday it won’t matter if Brock Anderson will say my name. Because I will appear no matter what and I will punch Brock Anderson in his face!

Wieder gibt es Jubel der Crowd.

Joe Hendry: And what else do you need to kick off a Wrestlemania night than Joe Hendry smacking Brock Anderson in his face? Nothing! Thats the perfect way to start anything! And I am looking forward to see you there! Alright! Bye!

Joe Hendry drückt Pat McAfee das Mikrofon wieder in die Hand und ebenso schnell wie er gekommen war, ist Joe Hendry dann auch schon wieder verschwunden.

Booker T: HAHAHAAAAA! I LOVE THIS GUY!

Renee Paquette: Well I guess, you already know whats going to kick off Wrestlemania Night Two then.

Und erst jetzt fliegt dann die Grafik dafür ins Bild.

Opener:
Joe Hendry vs Brock Anderson

Pat McAfee: Is there anything we can actually add to that? I think Joe Hendry summed it up perfectly himself.

Booker T: Damn right. And thats why WEEEE BELIEEEEVE IN JOEEE HENDRYYYYYY!

Renee Paquette: A man who certainly does not believe in Joe hendry is the man that will defend his NXT Championship in the next match on the card.

Pat McAfee: Oh yes, Aleister black and Joe Hendry… former opponents for that title. And I don#t think there can be two human beings that can be more opposite of each other than Black and Hendry. Well, maybe Jim Cornette and Vince Russo. But thats a story for a different time.

Und dann kommt auch schon die Grafik ins Bild für das Match um den NXT Titel zwischen Aleister Black and Drew McIntyre.

2.Match: UPW NXT Championship
Aleister Black (c) vs Drew McIntyre

Renee Paquette: The man that is not fully evil and not fully good… Aleister Black taking on the Scottish Psychopath Drew McIntyre. Thats a match to get your blood pumping for sure, right Booker?

Booker T: Oh hell yeaaaah. For sure. You know, I am actually quite a fan of Drew McIntyre. A real dark horse if you ask me, here in the UPW. You know, he’s always doing something, always looking to progress his career and improve his standing. Always looking for that BIG BREAK. And if he can win the NXT Championship against Black, that could be exactly the big break he’s looking for.

Pat McAfee: But it won’t be easy. Those two know each other really well and despite all the criticism you can have for Black, you can’t say he isn’t a fighting champion. As this will actually be his 8th title defense, if I am not mistaken. No active champion has defended their title more than Aleister Black.

Renee Paquette: Yes, he has been putting that championship on the line. But on the other hand, you really can question some of those victorys. They weren#t always the cleanest.

Pat McAfee: But sometimes thats just what you gotta do as a Champion. Get those victorys in any way possible. You got some help from someone else by pure chance? Fine, I’d take it. I’d gladly take that victory if I can stay champion that way, earning that big cash. Those fat stacks of money.

Renee Paquette: But that really is the line where Aleister Black operates. That grey line where you are not sure if thats actually SUPER evil, or if its still okay to do. And he even manages to call the morale of his opponents into question, like we have seen with Sami Zayn in the past.

Pat McAfee: But thats not something Drew McIntyre will have to worry about. He doesn’t care about morale. All he cares about is to win that damn match and get those title for himself. So if Aleister Black thinks that Drew also won’t do whatever is necessary, he should think again. Because Drew will. Drew will do whatever he must to beat Aleister Black and become the new NXT Champion.

Booker T: And thats whats so EXCITING about this. You got two guys in there who will put it all on the line for the big gooooold. Sucka. Haha. I love Wrestlemania.

Renee Paquette: Talking about love… Love is in the air for our next match. Well… kind of...

Es folgt die Grafik für das nächste Match bei dem HYDRA und BBB in einem Intergender 6-Man Tag Team Match aufeinander treffen werden, mit besonderen Stipulations, je nachdem was das Ergebnis bringen wird.

3.Match: 6-Man/Women Tag Team Match - Intergender Rules*
HYDRA ("Scapegoat" Jack Perry, Tatum Paxley & Killswitch) vs. The Butcher, The Blade and The Bunny
*If HYDRA lose, Jack Perry must fire one member of HYDRA from the UPW
*If HYDRA win, The Bunny must be the maid of honor for Tatum Paxley if Tatum and Jack ever get marrried

Renee Paquette: This match could be the last chapter of one of the craziest storys we’ve ever had here in the UPW, right?

Pat McAfee: From that scumbag Jack Perry trying to convince The Bunny to be his lover, by trying to destroy her husband, the Blade. To Tatum Paxley appearing as Jack Perrys new crazy lover. And now multiple weeks where Jack Perry and The Bunny have been held hostage by opposing factions. This really has been a wild ride. And it seems like it all will come down to this. HYDRA… thats Jack Perry, Killswitch and Tatum Paxley… will take on a team that is now commonly referred to as “BBB” … The Butcher, The Bunny and The Blade. And its going to be intergender rules, which means that men can fight women and vice versa.

Renee Paquette: And don’t forget about the added risk of the stipulation that is at play, which is really something in its own right. I mean, if Hydra lose, and lets be honest here, that is a real possibility, then Jack Perry will be forced to fire one member of his own team. Not just from his squad but from the entirety of UPW.

Booker T: Sometimes you just have to take one for the team, man. If I was involved in this I would be the volunteer to be fired, just to take the load of my team leader.

Pat McAfee: And give up a good paying job? No, screw that. I ain’t going home jobless just because Jack Perry is a jerk.

Renee Paquette: But you have to say, he has been less of a jerk lately. I mean, he even seemed to put his own safety at risk when Tatum Paxley was in danger. I can’t remember seeing him ever doing something so selfless before.

Booker T: People can change, man.

Pat McAfee: People, yes. Jack Perry no. In my eyes he will forever remain a jerk. But yes, he did show at least some modest improvement. On the other hand lets talk about the Bunny, who really seems to be the main reason as to why this is still going on, even after Jack Perry already had his eyes on a new woman instead.

Booker T: The Bunny is an evil woman. An evil woman with two really dangerous instruments of destruction in her hands. The Butcher and the Blade. Ever since her comeback she wanted to bring about the apocalypse. And at Wrestlemania if she and her weapons beat Hydra, it would be an apocalypse for HYDRA, having to fire one of their members. Thats for sure.

Renee Paquette: Or she could be forced to be the maid of honor, if Tatum Paxley and Jack Perry ever decide to get married. And I don’t know how exactly that would work out.

Pat McAfee: Either way, the bottom line is this. We are getting another very interesting Tag team match at wrestlemania… between some people who clearly are not quite right in the head, if I may say so. But speaking of Tag Teams… one member of the greatest tag teams of ALL time is also getting inducted into the UPW Hall of fame. And that induction is actually up next here now.

Renee Paquette: And the man that is going to induct him is a man that would fit right in with soe of the “R” Rated content that we have seen between Hydra and BBB lately…. One of the most successful canadians in Wrestling …. EVER!

Nun ist es an der Zeit für die nächste Hall of Fame Induction des Abends, die angesichts des Veranstaltungsortes für besonders große Begeisterung sorgen dürfte.

Roberts: "Ladies and gentlemen, here to induct our next member of the UPW Hall of Fame class of 2026, please welcome ... THE RATED R SUPEEEERSTAAAAR ... EEEEEDGEEEE!"

YOU THINK YOU KNOW ME?

Lauter Jubel in der Arena für einen der Wrestlinglegenden Kanadas, dem Rated R Superstar, seines Zeichens sicherlich selbst ein zukünftiger UPW Hall of Famer und natürlich käme niemand außer ihm in Frage, um Christian in die Hall of Fame einzuführen. Edge kommt energiegeladen auf die Bühne gerannt und animiert die Fans, bevor er sich breitbeinig aufstellt und seine Hände zu Hörnern nach oben streckt, woraufhin einiges an Pyro in den Himmel geschossen wird.

Sichtlich gut gelaunt positioniert er sich ans Pult und grinst in Reaktion auf die jubelnden Fans.

Edge: "Oh man, does it feel good to come back HOME! LAVAL, ARE YOU READY TO GET RATED R?"

Die laute Antwort dürfte niemanden überraschen, auch die vielen anwesenden Wrestler, Legenden und Familien scheinen ihren Spaß zu haben.

Edge: "I know we're here for official business, everyone suited up, the real action awaits Montreal tomorrow and the day after ... but just because some of us have gotten old doesn't mean we can't have some fun, right? When I first got the call to be here tonight, they asked me, "Edge..", you know I'm not answering wrestling-related questions if you don't call me Edge, they asked, "Edge, you're available Wrestlemania weekend?". I got excited right away, I answered, "are you kidding, WRESTLEMANIA XXI IN CANADA, if I don't have time, I'll make time! Who will I be facing?". What I faced after my question was uncomfortable silence. I thought if they call about Wrestlemania in Canada, surely, they want the Rated R Superstar to hand out some spears, right? I know I know, I'm not an active wrestler anymore but I'd have another spear in me, trust me, if Randy can still do it, I can, and just like Randy, I would gladly kick Jay White's ass! But it became quite obvious right away, they didn't call me for a match but I wasn't sad for long because they said, "oh no, sorry, Edge, that's not what we're calling about. We need you on Friday at the Hall of Fame". Now they were talking, third year running they would finally give me my due, I replied, "about damn time, I was wondering what took Hunter so long but NOW I get it, he was waiting for me to go into the Hall of Fame in CANADA, what a nice touch!". You can imagine how long and how uncomfortable the following silence was. And during that silence it began to dawn on me. You might think, that Edge guy must be slow in the head and hell, maybe I did take a few bumps to me in my lifetime but by then even I was figuring it out ... they didn't want to induct me, they wanted me to induct someone ELSE. And who did they have the audacity to ask me to induct? CHRISTIAN of all people. I hang up the phone then and there."

Edge stoppt und blickt bewusst ernst nach vorne, erntet dabei einige Lacher vom Publikum.

Edge: "But of course, after I was done feeling sorry for myself and after my daughters basically told me to get my head outta my ass and do this for Uncle Jay - the real Uncle Jay by the way - , I called them back and said, hell, of course I'll do it, WHO ELSE? And if only to have another big moment in Christian's career be forever connected to me, hahaha! Plus, you owe me now, Christian, I'm almost sure they'll come calling next year! But enough about me, as it became apparent, this moment is about CHRISTIAN and about who else should it be? No one else was the FIRST EVER UPW Grand Slam Champion but Christian. No one else made it to the final of the first ever Golden Championship League ... well, only five other people and Christian lost that final match but let's not get lost in details here. And no one else named their very own UPW PPV in RIOT! after an album of their favorite band, Paramore, and yes, I am not making this up, this happened ... unfortunately for Christian, the event wouldn't make a comeback. Other than Christian who would make comebacks on the regular, probably so often that a lot of people were thinking, "huh, didn't know he had retired!". But that wouldn't stop the name with so many monikers, CAPTAIN CHARISMA, THE INSTANT CLASSIC, THE GREATEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD who would win titles, lose titles, and especially after the later never miss to ask for ONE ... MORE ... MATCH! But we always enjoyed seeing Christian in one more matches because while he had given most monikers to himself, he truly was an instant classic in the ring and Captain Charisma on the mic and whether you loved or hated that asshole, you cannot deny that he would bring the THREE C's everytime he showed up: CANADA! CHARISMA! AND CHRISTIAN!"

Kurzer Moment, der auch erneut für Jubel in der Arena sorgt.

Edge: "And if you'd ask me if I ever envied Christian for anything, I would have given them the Tomko treatment and left it with a clear "NO". But since it is just you and me here tonight, Canada, I will take just a second and get real with you. Jay has been by my side ever since we were kids, we always had this dream of making it and we did it but I never would have without my brother Jay who could always make every thing he did look easy and he was so goddamn cool while doing it, and yes, for that I always envied it. I love you, brother. But Christian, you're not only my brother, you're also a father, let's be real, you're an asshole but most importantly CHRIIISTIAAAN ... CHRIISTIAAAN ... AT LAAAST YOU'RE A HAAALL OF FAAAAMEEEER!"

- - GGGGOOOOOOOOOO! - -
If you close your eyes...

Großer Applaus und Jubel des Publikums, als nun die Theme von Christian ertönt und dieser sich auf die Bühne begibt.

Er begrüßt Edge mit einer Umarmung, bevor er die Hand an die Stirn hält und Richtung Publikum schaut, sowohl der anwesenden Fans als auch Gäste. Dann stellt er sich an das Pult.

CC: "First things first, Canada - WHERE MY PEEPS AT?"

Die Reaktion der Fans zeigt, sie sind alle heute hier versammelt.

CC: "To my Peeps I say welcome, to the other guest at my induction tonight, I say YOU'RE welcome and I'll ask you to sit down and shut up while I conduct my business! You know, Edge, you mentioned a phone call you got, well, I didn't get one, I made one and I told them, if Wrestlemania is in Canada, I need to be there. And they said, really, you want a match? ONE MORE MATCH? And I said HELL NO, I'm done with all this, my motto was always to work smarter, not harder, so what you're gonna do instead is induct me into the Hall of Fame because what this class of 2026 is missing is someone who is COMPASSIONATE! RESPECTED! SACRIFICING! DEVOTED! In other words, the Hall of Fame needed a PATRIARCH! And who better than me, right? They said, well, how about we do E&C, you and Edge have always been quite the tag team, and we sure have been so of course without hesitation I immediately said HELL NO, it'll be ME first and Edge can go the year after for all I care! Knowing the pull I still have as UPW legend, of course, they followed my instruction to the letter so tonight is the perfect culmination of my career and I won't list all the accolades I achieved for fear we'd still be here tomorrow night but you can always refresh your memory on InstantClassic.org."

Christian hält kurz inne und blickt um sich, bevor er wieder fortfährt.

CC: "But I guess I should also thank some people and after thanking me, I do owe you, Edge, for you were always there when I needed you and as you just put yourself so perfectly, also when I didn't. You'll always be the E to my C, despite all my efforts to put my letter first. Still, you can keep the team name as it is because the greatest joy about this induction will be that from now on you'll have to address me as HALL OF FAMER, no exceptions, sorry, brother. I do love you, I do love my family and most importantly, I LOVE MY PEEPS who have always had my back throughout my long UPW career, this is the place I truly had my greatest run and together with Canada, this company will always be my HOME! So thank you all for this honor and now that I have conducted my business, let's get to the aftershow party and someone order me a pizza ... WITH EXTRA PEEP-PERONI!"

Christians Musik wird eingespielt und unter dem lauten Applaus der Gäste und Fans überreicht Edge ihm seinen Hall of Fame Ring, die Beiden umarmen sich und Christian lässt sich zum Abschluss nochmal feiern.

Und natürlich folgt auch für Christian noch einmal eine Grafik welche ihn nun auch ganz offiziell als Mitglied der UPW Hall of Fame, Class of 2026 darstellt.

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#5 | RE: UPW Wrestlemania XXI ( Hall of Fame ) - 17.04.2026 datum

18.04.2026 03:55

Pat McAfee: Congratulations, Christian. A more than worthy member of the 2026 UPW Hall of Fame. And moving on from that, lets take a look at a match that he and Christian had a huge part in making famous.

Renee Paquette: Matches involving ladders would not be the same if it for Edge and Christian. Thats for sure. And thats exactly what we are going to see as the next match on Night 2 of Wrestlemania. When the Womens Money in the Bank briefcase will be on the line between Asuka and Dakota Kai.

Wieder fliegt die nächste Grafik ins Bild. Dabei hält Dakota Kai den MITB Koffer, obwohl eigentlich Asuka diesen offiziell noch besitzt. Doch Dakota hatte diesen vor einigen Wochen von Asuka geklaut, so dass das der Grund ist warum dieser hier nun auf dem Spiel steht.

4.Match: Ladder Match for the Money in the Bank Briefcase
Asuka vs Dakota Kai

Pat McAfee: Now, don’t get confused by this picture. Yes, Dakota Kai is holding the money in the bank briefcase in it. But she is not the owner of it.

Renee Paquette: Thats right. While everything was going on between Tegan Nox, Stevie Turner and Liv Morgan, which we already talked about earlier tonight, Asuka ended up getting her Money in the Bank Briefcase stolen by Dakota Kai. And she’s been keeping a hold of it ever since.

Booker T: But I am not sure if Dakota knows just exactly what she has done with that. As something seems to have awakend in Asuka again. Joker she calls it. And we have already seen what this „Joker“ do. An entitity that seems to be uncontrollable and that seems to go against everything Askua wants to stand for. Last year that almost caused a rift between Asuka and Liv Morgan, because of the dangers this „Joker“ brings.

Pat McAfee: But if were talking about dangers, there currently is no group in the UPW that is more dangerous than Reborn. They are absolutely dominating this womans division. The Womens Tag Team Championships… there isn’t even a team anymore that DARES to challenge them for it. Tegan Nox already has the Womens Championship and now if Dakota Kai wins this Ladder Match against Asuka… she will officially hold the Money in the Bank Briefcase, which would only increase the stranglehold these women are having over UPW.

Renee Paquette: Hate her or love her, but it really was Impressive what Tegan Nox was able to do with Reborn ever since her comeback a couple of years ago. And who was by her side during that time? Dakota Kai. Her captain. And from what we are hearing, she is actually the woman that is doing a lot of the thinking in Reborn behind the scenes. So it’s not a coincedence she went right for the one thing that could still be a threat, even if Tegan Nox manages to defeat Liv Morgan. The Money in the Bank briefcase, which of course can be cahsed in on the champion at any point in time.

Pat McAfee: Will Asuka regain the briefcase and get it back in her hands? Or will Dakota Kai officially become Misses Money in the bank? Thats what at stake at this match at Wrestlemania 2. And after that, we can look forward to a match that is about two things: The UPW World Tag Team Titles and…. Revenge.

Es folgt die nächste Matchgrafik für das Match um die Tag Team Titel.

5.Match: UPW World Tag Team Championship Match
Frollins (c) vs. FTR (w/ Jim Cornette)

Booker T: Are you ready to... fear the revenge?

Pat McAfee: I certainly am not. And neither is the man that FTR is seeking revenge against here: Seth Rollins. It’s already been made quite clear how stupid FTRs argument for their revenge is, but one fact that also remains super clear is the fact, that FTR are stil one of the best tag teams in the world right now.

Renee Paquette: One of the best, but not THE best, right? That honor goes to Frollins… Nathan Frazer and Seth Rollins. The Tag Team Champions and also the winner of the Tag Team of the Year award.

Pat McAfee: Both of these things seem to be a real thorn in the eyes of FTR. They don’t wanna admit it, of course. But we all know that they just HATE the fact that the fans and the critics alike are starting to value Frollins over them. And thats why they are going after Seth and Nathan like this.

Booker T: There is a word for that, Pat. Salty. FTR are salty. Thats how Nathan Frazer would say… with a very british accent, haha. I just love that kid and I respect him for standing by Seth Rollins side through this. Thats what loyalty looks like. And I love that.

Renee Paquette: And what a year it has been for the Champions. Both of them having to deal with difficult situations and coming back from that to win the tag team titles, becoming one of the most popular teams here in the UPW.

Booker T: I am especially happy for Nathan Frazer. These two attacks on my young man were horrible. And we still don’t even know who was behind the second one right?

Pat McAfee: Thats right, Book. We don’t. I don’t think the timelines match up exactly, but at this point I wouldn’t even be surprised if we found out that it actually was FTR who was behind that last year. But either way, I hope Frollins get their justice end deny FTR their “revenge”.

Renee Paquette: A very interesting tag team match for sure, with clear fan favorites. And things seem very similar in the next match aswell, and for a VERY good reason.

Dann folgt die Matchgrafik für das Match zwischen Rhea Ripley und Megan Bayne

6.Match: Special Guest Referee: ???
Rhea Ripley vs Megan Bayne

Pat McAfee: Megan Bayne is a maniac. There are no two ways about it, guys. She did try to run over with Rhea Ripley with her car… and instead hit Tiffany Stratton because she saved Rhea, even though they were enemys at the time. We still don’t know why Tiffany did that, but what we do know is that Rhea ever since is seeing the forme Womens Champion in a different kind of light. And instead all of her anger and fury is directed towards the Megasus… Megan Bayne.

Booker T: We’ve already had two EPIC encounters between these women. And now we’re looking forward to a third match. But what could be the deciding factor is the Referee… Because its going to feature a special guest referee. And we don’t know who thats gonna be. Who do you think its gonna be? WHO? WHO? WHO? Just who?

Pat McAfee: Rhea Ripley did talk about wanting Bret Hart to be the special guest ref.

Die kanadischen Fans poppen natürlich bei der Erwähnung des Hitman.

Pat McAfee: Shout ot to the Hitman. It could be him, or it could be anyone else, as we have no idea. All we know is that Brandi Rhodes whated to make sure that an official was present that would not see the match end in a similar way than their last match, which of course was a DQ win for Rhea Ripley, because of a misdirected chairshot by Kairi Sane.

Renee Paquette: However there seems to be one woman who doesn’t think it was misdirected and thinks that Kairi Sane wanted to hit Rhea on purpose. That person is the former trainings partner and close friend who made her huge comeback to the UPW just a few weeks ago. Tenille Dashwood.

Pat McAfee: Tenile can think what she wants to, but at the end of the day, its up to Rhea Ripley to make the judgment on that. She can decide who she wants to trust on her own.

Renee Paquette: Either way, we are looking at a match between two women who are known for their strength and brutality inside of the ring. Truly a match that is Wrestlemania Worthy. If only we didn’t have to think of the attempted murder that Megan Bayne tried to commit.

Pat McAfee: And things aren’t getting any less murderous in the next match scheduled on the show. Another match that the UPW does not want to have any responsibilty for, which is why its going to be an UNSANCTIOND Match. Ladies and gentlemen… next on the card is the comeback match of a man we never thought would see inside of a wrestling ring ever again…. Adam Cole! He takes on his former friend turned nemesis… the violent Artist… KYLE O’REILLY!

Das nächste Match wird eingeblendet und man weiß bereits jetzt, dass dieses an Brutalität kaum zu übertreffen sein wird.

Co-Mainer: Unsanctioned
Kyle O Reilly vs Adam Cole

Booker T: Kyle O’reilly is a violent man. And unfortunately I had to experience that first hand when that idiot attacked me on one of the preview shows we had done in the past. And I can tell you, he’s an idiot for doing that, but there is a reason he literally has violence in his name.

Renee Paquette: Sometimes it almost seems poetic the way he talks about the violent pictures he paints. But you have to remember, he is doing this violence to other human beings. People get hurt because of him. People like Adam Cole, who thought his career would be over after Kyle attacked him at Wrestlemania last year.

Pat McAfee: But now Cole is back… and he is back to finally teach his former friend a lesson. And he is literally risking anything for it, which is why this match is unsanctioned, as he legally would not even be able to compete in a wrestling match otherwise, ever since Kyle O’Reilly lured him into a trap, which activated a clause which forced Cole to retire, just when we have been hearing that at least his health was getting better and a comeback looked to be on the horizon.

Booker T: But now Adam Cole is BACK! Even if its for this one night only in this unsanctioned match. And I for one am rooting for him to kick Kyles ass. And I am not even saying that because of the personal issues I had with Kyle.

Pat McAfee: Yes, you don’t need to have a personal “beef” with Kyle to want him to get his ass kicked at Wrestlemania.

Renee Paquette: And even when you don’t even look at the personal issues between these two men… just on paper this is a HUGE match between two of the biggest stars the UPW has ever produced.

Pat McAfee: Yes, indeed. Adam Cole…a former three time World Champion. And Kyle O’reilly … a former Intercontinental Champion. A real dream match. Even without their personal issues. But if it wasn’t for that, I would actually say also a match that could be an absolute technical masterpiece. But because of their personal issues… I highly doubt that. This is going to be a violent piece of art. With lots of blood I am sure. Not one for the soft hearted.

Renee Paquette: And with that being said, lets go from two of the biggest stars of recent times, to one of the biggest stars in the UPW History. The final Inductee into the UPW Hall of Fame… Class of 2026.

Pat McAfee: Yes and his name already says is all. He is the MVP of the UPW. And here to induct him is a man who is the CEO of the UPW. Get it?

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Die Musik von Triple H dröhnt durch die Halle und damit kommen wir zur letzten Einführung des heutigen Abends.

Einen kurzen Moment dauert es , die Leute in der Halle stehen bei dem CEO und Chairman der UPW auf. Empfangen Jean Paul Levesque mit stehenden Ovationen. Hunter geht nach vorne und stellt sich ans Pult. Dort angekommen bleibt er einen kurzen Moment lang stehen und seine Musik verstummt langsam. Die Fans in der Halle applaudieren ihm noch weiter zu, als dieser nun langsam zu reden beginnt.

Triple H: " What a night so far and we can`t imagine which the other two nights are gonna be. "

Jubel von den Rängen und Hunter räuspert sich ein wenig, ehe er dann weiter redet.

Triple H: " Every sport ... if it is football, soccer , baseball , basketball or wrestling. Every sport needs a most valuable player. A VIP so important that you can`t deny his presence. The next one is such a VIP for the UPW. He started faster than anyone else straight from debut to the main event and delivered perfectly every single time he stept foot in the suqared circle. His battles with huge names are legendary. Battles against The Undertaker , Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton the list goes on and on. He also had his own talkshow segment. "

Triple H: " He is one of the best performers in the ring and on the mic. When he says something it MEANS everything. I can`t imagine a world in UPW without him. He is without a doubt one of the greatest legends in UPW history so I`m honored to give you OUR most valuable player. OUR VIP ... Ladies and gentlemen I give to you the one and only ... Montel Vontavious Porter ... M - V - P!"

Dann wird es plötzlich dunkel auf der Hall of Fame Stage. Von den Fans auf den oberen Rängen kommen nun laute Jubelrufe. Dann hören wir das typische Ticken der Uhr der Musik von M.V.P. Der Nostalgie Modus ist angeschaltet.

Mit dem Einsatz des I´m coming erstrahlt die Stage nun förmlich und inmitten den Grellen Lichter kommt nun MVP heraus. Seine Aura ist direkt zu spüren. Wie man es von ihm kennt trägt er einen absolut perfekt sitzenden Anzug, wie auch schon früher. Porter steht nun da und schuat sich um und kann das ganze nicht so wirklich fassen. Alle Wrestler die da sind stehen für ihn auf und applaudieren ihm zu. Ebenso tun es alle fans die da sind.

Porter schuat sich fast schon genüsslich um ehe er dann zum Rednerpult kommt und dort von Triple H auch schon erwartet wird. Beide Männer und Legenden der UPW geben sich die Hände und umarmen sich dann. man sieht wie sie sich etwas ins Ohr sagen was aber dann auch natürlich nicht zu hören ist. Dann tritt HHH zur Seite und überlässt MVP das Pult. Die Musik endet und so kann man nun ganz klar und laut die MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP Sprechchöre der Fans hier hören. Montel braucht etwas um das zu verarbeiten doch dann redet er los.

M.V.P. " I gotta say ... and that might be coming as a suprise right now ... I got goosebumps right now! STANDING here .... I´ve never expexted that, not in a million years. i mean when I was a wrestler in the UPW there was no Hall of Fame at all. But now as we are over 20 years in, rocking the business like no other. I am more than glad ... I am beyond happy to stand here as the newest inductee of the UPW HALL OF FAME!! Thank you guys, thank YOU. "]

Porter senkt die Stimme und so großkotzig und laut er ja immer war so besonnen ist er nun. Die Fans jubeln wieder und die Wrestler und Funktionäre der UPW applaudieren. Dann redet der neue Hall of Famer wieder los.

M.V.P: " But listen, please listen. I mean you know me right? You know Montel Vontavious Porter. Beside that I never expeted wearing a shine Hall of Fame ring like that ... you know that bling bling ... it fits me. Just like the suit. But yeah guys you all know me ... so let´s kick this off the only right way. Soooo ... welcome to the UPW Hall of Fame show ....My name is Montel Vontavious Porter, M.V.P and I am the NEWEST Inductee to thie elite group called Hall of Fame. Right now I want all of you so SIT BACK ... RELAX .... AND ENJOY THE VIEW. Because when M.V.P is in the UPW that can only mean ONE THING ...... BIG THINGS POPPIN`... LIL THINGS STOPPIN!!!!! And to say the truth this tonight is without a doubt the biggest thing that ever popped in my life!"

Das war ein sehr schöner Moment, Ungefähr so hat Porter immer seine VIP Lounge die legendär war eröffnet und so viele Menschen unterhakten, so auch hier. Dann redet er weiter.

M.V.P: " Of course I was taking my notes when I got the call that I will be inducted into the UPW Hall of Fame but before I get to that I want to adress what that genius man over there had to say. I mean he called me the VIP of the UPW ... check! He called me the best guy on the mic ... CHECK CHECK! And then ... then he called me one of the best performers .... and I got to say ... to be honest. I mean when it comes to the two of us ... yeah check. I was able to run circles around you Hunter, haha. And furthermore ...you still rerember that I was fighting in a Power Ranger costum right? Haha. But what you all need to understand that I was part of the UPW when it was ... let´s say different. Back in the days the UPW was different and that´s no front against what it is today. I mean I enjoy watchhing the programm. I enjoy whatching all the new guys but I also enjoy watching all the guys that I have laced my boot with back then. Guys like The Undertaker, like Randy Orton. Hunter named a few more. And it might be a cliche but I wouldn´t be standing here without all those guys. Because I wasn´t taking the dance alone, it takes two to tango and I had many, many amazing opponents through my whole career here in the UPW. So I need to thank everybody who ever stood across me in this ring and helped me to become todays Hall of Famer. Thank you for let me grow into the man that I am today. "

Den Humor holt er hier auch mit rein und bringt damit wirklich alle zum lachen. Auch Hunter natürlich. Doch er erklärt auch das es damals alles etwas anders war was nichts schlechtes ist. Nachdem der Jubel ablässt legt er verbal wieder nach.

M.V.P: " And as I said I was taking notes what to say. And I was thinking about all that happend to me here. I could start listing up all my accomplishments but we are living in 2026 if you want to know them you can go check them out yourself but then ... I new what I need to mentioned because to me that still is one of a kind. And I am speaking of The Perfect Unity! I very well remember when I heard about that idea from Eric Bischoff. The Perfect Unity ... to bring together EVERY BIG STAR and form a group. And when I say Big star I mean Big Star. Back then the Perfect Unity was build by every Main Event Megastar and I need to be honest I was afraid getting into it. Would this help me? Would I be the one that will be stepped over? I mean haging around with Christian, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho ... Eric Bischoff ... There was no bigger name that time. And I agreed and looking back ... it was the best damn decision of my life because what I have learned from all of them ... I can not put in words. "

Die TPU ... eine ganz besondere Gruppe damals und das war auch für MVP so. Der Hier sagt er hatte damals schon Angst, kann er wirklich mithalten doch im Grunde hat die TPU ihn geformt und zudem gemacht der er heute ist.

M.V.P: " And that´s the message guys ... take the risk! Take it ... go out there and do it but most importantly do what you love to do. If you don´t have fun with it, Leave it. I had the best fun with it. I loved it to be part of the UPW as M.V.P. I loved it so much that I took the risk and put my focus on that while I maybe could go out there and do other stuff but wrestling ... UPW .... it filled my life with happiness and joy. And that Ladies and Gentelmen is the absolut TRUTH. Now ... I am a Hall of Famer ... a corner stone of this company and I know that I have earned it. Because I have worked very hard for it but I did it with a huge smile on my face! Thank you for letting me be part of this. So there is only one thing left to say for me ..... STAY BAAAAAAALLLLIIINNNN´!!! "

Und damit endet die Sache. Porter bringt seine nachricht raus die ihm wichtig ist. Nun ertönt wieder seine Musik und er lässt sich erneut feiern. der Ring steht ihm super und die Grafik hinter ihm passt einfach perfekt. Ein verdienter Mann der nun Hall of Famer ist und ebenso wie die anderen Hall of Fame Mitglieder hier nun noch einmal eine Grafik zu seinen Ehren eingeblendet bekommt.

Renee Paquette: Thank you MVP for this amazing speech. What a man. And what a Hall of Famer.

Pat McAfee: And from one man that already has secured his spot in the UPW Hall of Fame, lets go to two men who are definitely already candidates to do the same in the future, who are trying to add another accolade to their already long list of accolades. Ladies and gentlemen… lets take a look at the main event of Wrestlemania Night TWO! The match EVERYONE is waiting for. The World Title will be put on the line when the Champion… the Villain… MARTY SCURLL… takes on the ROYAL RUMBLE WINNER… The American Nightmare… CODY RHODES!

Und dann gibt es natürlich auch für den Main Event noch einmal eine letzte Matchgrafik.

Mainer: UPW World Heavyweight Championship
Marty Scurll (c) vs Cody Rhodes

Renee Paquette: Wow, just seeing these two men on opposing sides like that gives me goosebumps. What a match this is going to be. The absolute battle between good and evil. The Villain against the Hero. The Champion against the challenger. For the biggest prize in Wrestling.

Pat McAfee: This whole “Hero” and “Villain” thing is what some people have pushed onto this. But the truth is, these are both men that know both sides. There is something good you can find about Marty Scurll if you just look hard enough. And we already know that Cody Rhodes also can be quite villainous himself. Cause this isn’t a battle of good versus evil. This is a battle between two men who just simply are the greatest pro wrestlers on this planet.

Booker T: You know, that really is a fair statement. And to see Cody Rhodes going from his GM role back to this fierce competitor warms my heart. It has been amazing to see him glow up again inside of the ring. It almost feels like he remembered why he is doing all of this. And I would be so proud for him to finish that by becoming the UPW World Champion at Wrestlemania.

Renee Paquette: Which actually would be the first time he captures the World Title. Which sounds crazy, right?

Pat McAfee: It sounds crazy, but it really isn’t when you remember just how much time Cody time has spent away from the ring, focusing on his work as a general Manager. But that time of course is in the past now, and now he is looking to do the one thing he wasn’t able to do so far… and that is to become the UPW World Heaveyweight Champion.

Renee Paquette: How about the fact that Cody Rhodes is not going into this match at 100%? Will that play a role in it?

Pat McAfee: Of course it will.

Booker T: No it won’t.

Pat McAfee: Yeah? Why do you think it won’t?

Booker T: Because Marty Scurll is also not going to be at 100%. Not physically but everything else is not playing into the hands of the Villain, who will have to compete in this most important match of his career without the help of his teammates of Villain Inc. That’s a HUGE downside for a man that knows how to play the game like it’s chess. Placing his chess pieces in the right way. That won’t be possible, as all other pieces are banned.. and only the king remains on the board. Marty himself.

Renee Paquette: Plus, there is also the Stipulation that Triple H added, right? I mean he said if Marty gets himself disqualified or counted out.. he will still lose the title to Cody. And lets be honest here guys. A lot of things can happen in a match of this magnitude. Just one wrong punch that hits the referee, even if Marty didn’t mean to do that, and he could lose his championship.

Pat McAfee: I get what you are saying, but the last couple of weeks have shown us, that there may be no man on this planet, that is better at turning things his way than Marty Scurll. He’s a master at it. And thats the reason why is going to Wrestlemania as the World Champion.

Renee Paquette: But who will leave Wrestlemania with the title? The master manipulator or the grandson of a plumber? Marty Scurll or Cody Rhodes? There is only one way to find out...and folks… you already know which way that is. And that is to tune in to Wrestlemania… Night two… THIS SUNDAY!

Booker T: HAHA! What a weekend this is going to be! I CAN’T WAIT!

Pat McAfee: Booker can’t wait and neither can I. Which is why I need to head to my hotel now and get some sleep, because we have a MASSIVE weekend of wrestling ahead of us.

Renee Paquette: And that concludes our Hall of Fame Ceremony here tonight. We have 4 great additions to the hall of fame and we spoke about every match that you are going to see this weekend on this amazing weekend of wrestling. And with that… see you all at… WRESTLEMANIA 21… LIVE… THIS SATURDAY… AND THIS SUNDAY!

Pat McAfee: GOOD NIGHT!

Booker T: GOOD NIGHT EVERYONE!

Und damit endet dann die HOF-Zeremonie und die Fans können sich auf die eigentlichen Wrestlemania-Nächte freuen.

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