IRON GRIP PRO WRESTLING – SHOW 47
“The New Era Begins” – First Show Post-Draft
1. LA Knight Open Challenge
LA Knight vs Kofi Kingston (debut)
The show kicks off with LA Knight confidently strolling to the ring, microphone already in hand. He declares that a “new era” requires a megastar to set the tone, and since nobody in the back meets his standard, the open challenge will probably go unanswered. But then—“NEW… DAY!” blasts and the crowd erupts as Kofi Kingston makes his IGPW debut. Knight’s smirk fades as Kofi slides into the ring and immediately picks up the pace with lightning-quick dropkicks.
The early minutes belong to Kofi, who dazzles the crowd with his aerial agility—springboard crossbody, boom drop, and a beautiful dive over the top onto Knight. But Knight slows things down with brawling offense, throwing Kofi into barricades and smashing him with a DDT on the floor. Knight taunts the fans and attempts the BFT early, but Kofi counters with an SOS for a near fall that sends the crowd roaring.
Momentum swings wildly as both men hit their signature spots—Knight’s power slam, Kofi’s top-rope high-risk attack—but neither stays down. Knight catches Kofi mid-air on his final attempt at Trouble in Paradise and slams him face-first into the mat. One BFT later, Knight stands tall, pointing at the IGPW logo as if to say his rise has only begun.
Winner: LA Knight
2. Rey Mysterio (c) vs Hiromu Takahashi – Cruiserweight Title
The high-speed showcase hits next, as the legendary Rey Mysterio defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Japan’s chaos king Hiromu Takahashi. Hiromu meets Rey in mid-ring with an explosive shotgun dropkick, sending the champ tumbling. What follows is a breathtaking, whiplash-inducing opening stretch of counters: Rey’s tilt-a-whirl headscissors into Hiromu’s cartwheel escape, Hiromu’s lariat attempt reversed into a springboard armdrag.
The crowd can barely keep up.
Rey gains momentum with a seated senton and a 619 tease, but Hiromu slips out and dropkicks Rey mid-springboard—vicious. He launches Rey with his trademark overhead throw into the corner, nearly getting a three-count. Hiromu then tries the Time Bomb, but Rey reverses into a spinning DDT that electrifies the arena.
Rey hits the 619 and climbs the ropes, but Hiromu rushes forward and snatches him into a top-rope powerbomb attempt. Rey flips out mid-air, lands behind Hiromu, and rolls him into a sunset flip—only two! Hiromu charges again, but Rey sidesteps, sends him into the ropes, hits a second 619, and nails the frog splash to retain the title in spectacular fashion.
Winner: Rey Mysterio – STILL Cruiserweight Champion
3. Rush vs Santos Escobar
A heated grudge match between two proud luchadores follows, with Santos embodying cold precision and Rush delivering ferocity. Rush storms Escobar before the bell, hammering him with fists, slinging him into the barricade, and yelling at the fans in Spanish that Escobar “doesn’t belong in his world.”
Escobar responds with a calculated assault, targeting Rush’s ribs with knee strikes and backbreakers. The chemistry is crisp and sharp—Escobar so smooth and elegant, Rush so violent and unpredictable. Rush hits his beautiful split-leg moonsault to the floor, but the landing aggravates his ribs and Escobar immediately capitalizes.
Back inside, Escobar tries Phantom Driver, but Rush escapes and nails a sudden superkick. The match builds to a furious final minute as they trade strikes in the center of the ring. Rush goes for the Bull’s Horns, but Escobar collapses to avoid it… then pops up and catches Rush with a small package, grabbing just enough leverage to steal it.
A furious Rush chases Escobar post-match, but Santos escapes through the crowd, smiling smugly.
Winner: Santos Escobar
4. Hangman Adam Page Promo – Interrupted by Gunther (debut) → Match Made
Hangman Page enters to a major ovation, somber but determined. He speaks openly about his disappointment losing to Zack Sabre Jr., failing to become the first dual IGPW/NLPW World Champion. But he vows that the setback lit a fire under him—one that now burns for the IGPW World Title.
Suddenly…
“SYMPHONY NO. 9” hits.
The arena shakes as Gunther makes his IGPW debut, walking calmly, confidently, eyes locked on Page. He tells Hangman he’s also a former NLPW Champion—and unlike Hangman, he’s here to claim the IGPW throne with absolute dominance. Page fires back, challenging him on the spot. Gunther accepts with cold certainty.
Match set for later tonight: Gunther vs Hangman Page.
5. Randy Orton vs AJ Styles
Two icons collide in a match dripping with history but fueled by a fresh start post-draft. Orton is methodical early, grounding AJ with headlocks and punishing strikes. AJ counters with rapid-fire offense—Pele Kick, sliding forearm, and a slingshot forearm to the outside.
The match ramps up as AJ attempts the Phenomenal Forearm, only for Orton to attempt the RKO mid-air—but AJ stops short on the apron, smirking. That momentary mockery costs him; Orton sweeps him and sends him crashing ribs-first.
A dramatic closing stretch sees AJ hit the Ushigoroshi, Orton counter the Styles Clash, AJ counter the RKO again, and Orton nail his snap powerslam for two. Finally, AJ tries the springboard forearm again—but THIS time Orton snatches him violently out of the sky with the RKO for the win.
Winner: Randy Orton
6. Jon Moxley Promo → Ambush → Claudio Debut Save → Tag Match Set
Moxley comes through the crowd with a mic, promising violence, chaos, and a body count in his new IGPW run. But mid-sentence, the lights drop.
When they return, Drew McIntyre, Jack Morris, and Gallus surround the ring. Moxley attacks first, fighting like a madman, but the numbers crush him. Suddenly—
Claudio Castagnoli’s music hits!
The arena explodes as Claudio storms the ring, dispatching Gallus with uppercuts and flooring Drew with a running lift. Moxley and Claudio stand united as they challenge Gallus to a match TONIGHT.
8. GAUNTLET MATCH
Kevin Knight & Mustafa Ali vs Jack Perry & Luchasaurus vs Speedball Mike Bailey & Cedric Alexander vs Gallus vs Andrade & Dragon Lee vs Edge & Christian (debut) vs Dyer & Dijak (debut) vs The Acclaimed (debut) vs MCMG
The gauntlet begins with Motor City Machine Guns vs Kevin Knight & Mustafa Ali, a lightning-fast opener full of slick tags and hybrid offense. Sabin and Shelley overwhelm Knight early, but Ali’s resilience keeps them alive until MCMG hit Skull & Bones to eliminate them.
Next: Jack Perry & Luchasaurus. The size difference is immediately obvious—Luchasaurus ragdolls Shelley, allowing Perry to pick away at Sabin’s leg. But a mistimed double-team backfires when Sabin ducks and Perry superkicks his own partner. MCMG dump Perry with a cradle and score a surprise roll-up to eliminate them too.
Third entry: Speedball Mike Bailey & Cedric Alexander, turning the match into a high-speed track meet. Bailey and Sabin trade kicks at blistering pace, Cedric hits a huge Spanish Fly, but MCMG counter with stereo superkicks. A roll-through small package by Bailey eliminates MCMG.
Fourth: Gallus. They impose brutality immediately, flattening Cedric with power offense. Speedball fights with everything he has—shoot kicks, moonsault knees—but Gallus crush him with the combined powerslam/headbutt combo to advance.
Fifth: Andrade & Dragon Lee, whose lucha assault dismantles Gallus’ power game. Dragon Lee hits a suicide dive, Andrade snaps off double knees in the corner, and together they eliminate Gallus with a Meteora–tope combo pin.
Sixth: Edge & Christian (DEBUT). The crowd goes insane. The brothers target Lee’s neck and work Andrade’s arm methodically. Lee fires up with a running knee that nearly scores the fall, but E&C hit a devastating Spear–Unprettier combination to eliminate them.
Seventh: Dyer & Dijak (DEBUT). The Callis Family muscle isn’t here for a long match—they overwhelm E&C immediately, throwing them around with brutal efficiency. Dijak chokeslams Edge, Dyer blasts Christian with a rolling elbow, and they steal the fall after a double-team Feast Your Eyes variation.
Final team: THE ACCLAIMED (DEBUT). The arena erupts as Max Caster drops a savage rap on Dyer, Dijak, AND Don Callis. The match becomes a chaotic sprint, with Bowens absorbing punishment but refusing to die. Caster makes the hot tag, fires up, and The Acclaimed hit The Arrival + Mic Drop to win the gauntlet.
Winners of Gauntlet Match: The Acclaimed
9. Damian Priest & Karrion Kross (c) vs The Acclaimed – Tag Team Titles
The Acclaimed barely have time to breathe before Priest & Kross storm down the ramp, refusing to let the challengers recover. Kross attacks Bowens immediately, clubbing him down with forearm hammers while Priest boots Caster off the apron. The champions capitalize on exhaustion, isolating Bowens with stiff, relentless offense—corner lariats, joint manipulation, and a punishing sidewalk slam.
Bowens refuses to stay down. The crowd wills him to life, and he counters with a sudden superkick that staggers Kross. Caster reaches desperately from the apron as Bowens crawls—only for Priest to yank Caster off the apron and slam him into the barricade. The place boos loudly.
Kross locks in the Kross Jacket, Bowens fighting desperately, fading… but somehow rolls backward, creating a near fall! Kross releases the hold in shock. Bowens finally hits a desperate enziguri and DIVES to tag Caster.
Caster enters on fire—clotheslines, diving crossbody, and a top-rope dropkick that catches both champions. Priest eats a tornado DDT, Kross is blasted with The Arrival, and the building believes—title change incoming.
Caster climbs the ropes for the Mic Drop…
…but Kross sits up like a horror movie monster and cuts him off. He grabs Caster by the throat, launches him with a super choke bomb, and Priest follows with The Reckoning. Bowens tries to break the fall but Kross intercepts him with a saito suplex.
Three seconds later, the champions survive.
Winners: Damian Priest & Karrion Kross – STILL Tag Team Champions
10. Samoa Joe (c) vs Finn Bálor – Intercontinental Title
Joe and Bálor stare each other down before locking up with heavy intensity. Joe’s power dominates early—shoulder blocks, corner chops, and a crushing running elbow that drops Bálor. Finn uses speed and precision to fight back, chopping Joe down with low kicks and hitting a running double stomp to the back that finally slows the big man.
Bálor tries to build momentum with sling blades and basement dropkicks, but Joe cuts him off with a devastating snap powerslam. Joe begins suffocating Bálor with submissions—STF, guillotine variations, and the dragon sleeper—forcing Finn to claw desperately to the ropes.
Finn escapes and rallies with a flurry: sling blade → dropkick into the corner → COUP DE GRACE attempt. But Joe rolls out of the way and immediately grabs Finn into the Coquina Clutch. Bálor struggles, scrambles, fights with everything he has—rolling, twisting, kicking off the corner—but Joe adjusts and tightens.
Finn refuses to tap, but slowly fades… and the referee calls it.
Post-match, as Joe lifts the title…
Shingo Takagi makes his IGPW debut and walks straight to Joe, nose-to-nose. The crowd explodes as Joe smirks and raises the belt, unafraid.
Winner: Samoa Joe – STILL Intercontinental Champion
11. Sami Zayn vs Ricochet
Earlier backstage tensions explode into an impromptu singles match. Sami Zayn is fired up, trying to welcome himself to the new roster with a strong showing, but Ricochet uses speed to hit first—springboard clothesline, standing shooting star, and a spectacular Fosbury Flop to the outside.
Zayn weathers the storm and counters a springboard with a mid-air dropkick, turning the tide. He unloads with exploders into the corner and a top-rope elbow that nearly ends it. The crowd rallies behind Sami, who feels the momentum and lines Ricochet up for the Helluva Kick.
Ricochet dodges, rolls through, and hits a Recoil out of nowhere—but only gets two! He heads up top for the 630, but Sami gets his knees up at the last second. Zayn hoists Ricochet for the Blue Thunder Bomb—one of the closest near falls of the night.
Sami charges for the Helluva Kick again…
…but Dyer & Dijak appear on the ramp, distracting him just long enough for Ricochet to roll him up with a deep cradle.
Immediately after the bell, Dyer and Dijak swarm the ring and join Ricochet in beating down Sami. The Callis Family grows stronger.
Winner: Ricochet
12. Bronson Reed, Kyle Fletcher & Buddy Matthews (c) vs Bobby Lashley, Carmelo Hayes & Shelton Benjamin – Trios Titles
This match features a perfect mix of power, speed, and veteran precision. Buddy and Shelton begin with a crisp technical exchange—chain wrestling, reversals, and Buddy’s rapid kicks testing Shelton’s legendary agility. Fletcher tags in, only to be greeted by a massive spinebuster from Lashley that rattles the canvas.
Bronson Reed becomes the equalizer, bulldozing everything in sight and flattening Carmelo with a corner splash that nearly ends the match. The champions isolate Hayes for several minutes, working the ribs and cutting off tags with expert cohesion. Fletcher’s top-rope moonsault and Buddy’s meteora keep the pressure intense.
Carmelo finally escapes with a springboard DDT and tags in Lashley, who storms the ring like a freight train. Spears for everyone—Buddy, Fletcher, even Reed is knocked backward by a shoulder tackle. Lashley hoists Reed for a delayed suplex to a monstrous reaction.
But the numbers catch up—the champions recover, swarm Lashley, and Reed crushes him with a running crossbody. Hayes breaks up the pin with a double stomp to Reed, sparking chaos. Bodies fly everywhere—Shelton dives over the ropes, Buddy hits a tope, Fletcher kicks Hayes in mid-air.
In the end, Reed splashes Shelton in the corner, Fletcher superkicks him, and Buddy hits Murphy’s Law to retain the belts.
Winners: Reed, Fletcher & Matthews – STILL Trios Champions
13. Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli vs Gallus
Moxley marches out bandaged and furious after the earlier ambush. Gallus meet him in the aisle, and the brawl starts before Claudio even arrives. When Claudio sprints to the ring, he immediately launches Wolfgang with a running European uppercut that sends the crowd into a frenzy.
The match finally “officially” begins with Mox and Mark Coffey slugging it out, trading stiff shots. Moxley bites him, tags Claudio, and together they hit a massive Hart Attack lariat for two. Claudio swings Mark Coffey for an absurd 20 rotations before Wolfgang chop blocks him to stop the momentum.
Gallus isolate Claudio with heavy, clubbing strikes and suplex combinations. Claudio fights through, deadlifting Wolfgang in incredible fashion and hurling him backward. Mox gets the hot tag and clears house—lariat, suicide dive, King Kong knee drop.
The match devolves into chaos. Gallus try their finishing double-team, but Claudio uppercuts Mark so hard he nearly flips. Mox hits Paradigm Shift on Wolfgang… only for Drew McIntyre and Jack Morris to appear on the apron.
But THIS time, the numbers don’t win.
Claudio boots Morris off the apron, Moxley launches himself at Drew, and they fight to the back. Inside the ring, Claudio catches Mark with a Neutralizer for the victory.
Winners: Jon Moxley & Claudio Castagnoli
14. Cody Rhodes vs Kazuchika Okada
A dream match with dark consequences. Cody and Okada begin with chain wrestling, testing each other like chess masters. Cody controls early with deep arm drags and a drop-down uppercut, but Okada slows the pace, grounding Cody with a perfect neckbreaker and elbow drop.
Cody fires back with the Cody Cutter, nearly scoring the pin, and motions for Cross Rhodes. Okada escapes, hits his beautiful top-rope dropkick, and signals for the Rainmaker—but Cody ducks and hits a snap powerslam.
The match is evenly balanced… until Dyer & Dijak appear at ringside.
Cody stays focused, even hitting a suicide dive to take down both men. But the distraction gives Okada the opening: dropkick → tombstone → Rainmaker attempt… Cody counters into Cross Rhodes! But before he can cover, Ricochet and Santos Escobar sprint down, pulling the referee from the ring.
Cody fights all four men off valiantly, but Dijak boots him in the face, rolls him back inside, and Okada hits the Rainmaker clean.
After the match, the beatdown continues. Don Callis appears, smiling like a proud father, as Okada, Escobar, Dijak, Dyer, and Ricochet stand united.
The Callis Family is born.
Winner: Kazuchika Okada
15. Gunther (debut) vs Hangman Page
The moment Gunther steps into the ring, the atmosphere changes—cold, serious, intimidating. Hangman shows no fear, firing the first shot with stiff forearms. Gunther answers with a chop so loud the first three rows recoil.
Hangman uses speed to avoid being cornered, hitting a tope and a sliding lariat. But Gunther absorbs the blows with terrifying calmness, grounding Page with a single well-placed boot. The Ring General dissects Hangman methodically—body shot, chop, suplex, repeat—each strike echoing through the arena.
Hangman refuses to break. He nails a moonsault to the outside, a Deadeye on the floor, and a lariat that shakes Gunther but doesn’t drop him. The crowd senses a miracle brewing. Hangman loads up for the Buckshot Lariat…
Gunther CHOPS him mid-flip.
The impact collapses Hangman to the mat instantly. Gunther follows with a powerbomb, then another… then the sleeper. Page fights, claws, throws elbows, but Gunther squeezes until Hangman goes limp.
A brutal, dominant debut.
Winner: Gunther
16. MAIN EVENT – POWERHOUSE HOBBS (c) vs BRODY KING – WORLD TITLE STREET FIGHT
From the moment the bell rings, this match is less a wrestling contest and more a demolition derby. Hobbs and Brody charge each other like bulls, colliding with an impact that echoes across the arena. Hobbs gets the early edge by ramming Brody into the steel steps, then ripping apart the ringside padding to slam him spine-first onto the exposed floor.
Brody rises like a monster, blood trickling from his forehead after a brutal chair shot. He grabs Hobbs by the throat and hurls him through the barricade. The crowd roars in disbelief as Brody emerges holding two chairs, slamming them together before sandwiching Hobbs’ head between them with a running boot.
Weapons pile up—tables, trash cans, kendo sticks, even a toolbox that Brody dumps on the mat. Hobbs turns the tide with a spinebuster onto a garbage can, then sends Brody crashing through a table with a running powerslam. The champion roars, lifting Brody onto his shoulders—but Brody slips free and hits a monstrous lariat that nearly decapitates Hobbs.
The match grows darker. Brody wraps a chain around his arm and pummels Hobbs until the champ rolls to the floor in desperation. Brody sets up a table at ringside and attempts to powerbomb Hobbs off the apron… but Hobbs counters, sending Brody crashing through it instead. Hobbs covers, but Brody kicks out at one—sending the arena into chaos.
Both men, exhausted and bleeding, stagger in the center of the ring swinging wild bombs. Hobbs hits a huge spinebuster—Brody kicks out. Brody hits Dante’s Inferno—Hobbs kicks out. The match has become war.
Then—
Lights out.
For three seconds, the arena sits in total darkness.
When the lights return, JACOB FATU is standing in the ring.
The reaction shakes the building.
Hobbs and Brody both rush him at the same time—but Fatu takes them down with a double superkick, then wipes out Hobbs with an insane Samoan moonsault. Brody tries to fight him, but Fatu launches him with a pop-up Samoan drop, then splashes him through a table in the corner.
Fatu stands tall over both men, snarling.
The referee has no choice: the match cannot continue.
Winner: No Contest
Powerhouse Hobbs – STILL World Champion
The show ends with Jacob holding the IGPW Title!
