Phoenix Rising: Showdown #136 Results

Binak Tonorian def. Kantar
Rey de la Carne def. Silver Hawk
Haruka Matsura def. Sophia Moretti
Besos def. Hypnosia
The Rising Storm def. Kileas Kintelas and Winifred Wright
Fenix Oscuro def. Eri Sentarl
Tasharun def. Lance Marshall
Shiana Sentarl def. Angel Leblanc
Firehawk Sentarl and Rilantha De Nav def. Les Beautes Blondes to retain the Tag Team Championships
Alexandria Kirison def. Kaelara Sentarl to retain the Women's Championship
The Black Dragon def. Urani Whitemist to become the NEW Phoenix Rising World Champion

An angry giant is a force to be reckoned with... and Kantar learned that quickly, as Binak ran roughshod over him to pick up a truly dominant victory.


Exactly the match you'd expect: Rey de la Carne continues to entertain with his wild antics, and while the new Top Prospect did what he could, Rey proved to be the tougher one tonight.


A tough night for the former partners, Sophia once again coming up short against Haruka, who seemed determined more than ever to bury Sophia. It may be time for the woman once known as the "Italian Monster" to re-think things a bit.


Pure, incredible intensity between these two rivals from the bell... Besos would not be denied, even as Hypnosia seemed determined to catch the luchadora of love in her coils. BESOS would win the day, however, finally breaking down Hypnosia and picking up a major victory.


A truly hard-fought battle, and the Rising Storm once again proving that they're a frightening force when working together. With Anahera seemingly surrendering her ambitions for the World Championship, it could be only a matter of time before the Rising Storm once again hold tag gold in Phoenix Rising.


For all that Eri could muster, it just wasn't enough. Oscuro was relentless, vicious in her attack, and pushed through every bit of offense Eri had for her, shoving the young woman into the corner before landing a Shiranui, and then a crushing 450 Splash that seemed to take the fight out of Eri for good. This wasn't the only thing we'd hear from the rivals, however... the two, strangely, retreated to the back together, Eri dragging behind Oscuro.


Whether a lack of focus or motivation from Lance, or just a dominant performance from Tasharun, this one got ugly fast, and didn't let up. An explosive spear that came out of nowhere sealed this one, and reminded everyone watching that the demon is faster than he looks...


The return of Shiana Sentarl to active competition was a triumphant one, without a doubt. With a more grounded, strike-based offense, Shiana nevertheless had to endure Angel targeting her bad knees, but she would eventually land a sharp piledriver to put Angel away. The Queen is back.


The tag team champions remained undefeated as a team against the Blondes, though Firehawk didn't seem in a celebratory mood after knocking Michelle Rochefort out cold with a Phoenix Dive. The champions retain, however... though it remains to be seen what the future of the division will be now.


Kaelara did what she always seems to do: she showed heart, and gave Alex all she could muster, hitting every single one of her signature spots... and none of it was enough to dethrone the Greek. Alex landed a hard Stunner and locked Kae in her Cross Arm Camel Clutch, and Kae had no choice but to tap out, keeping the Women's Championship where it is.


In a match that erupted almost from the beginning, Dragon and Urani held nothing back in this championship match, Dragon intent on forcing Urani to give in as she wrenched on the Titan's neck, while Urani tossed Dragon around the ring almost at will at points, and forced her into a back-breaking camel clutch. But Dragon always seems to have one trick up her sleeve, saved for just the right moment... and in a finish reminiscent of her infamous win over Tasharun, she caught Urani with the finisher that's put so many others away, driving the champion face-first into the mat, and scoring the biggest three-count of her career. After failing to capture the title when it rested around Lance's waist, the Black Dragon is now the Phoenix Rising World Champion.

"Let's start over from the beginning, shall we..." Oscuro paces back and forth in the hallway, Eri slumped down against the wall, still catching her breath with an arm wrapped around her stomach. "First thing's first. The truth. Your -own- words this time."

"What's there to say?" Eri lifts her head with a scowl. "They know what they need to know. I came in a bitch to everyone around me-"

"And left an even worse one." Oscuro hisses. "Don't act as though you reformed in any way down in Mexico, Eri. That injury was no fluke. SAY IT!"

"Fine, fine! I-it wasn't an accident, it wasn't a mistake, I did something I knew was reckless because..." Eri trails off, and Oscuro leans down, until the two are face-to-face. "Because I wanted to hurt you. I wanted you out of the way. You were better than me by that point. That's why you were starting to get the opportunities, because... because you were better. Because you deserved them. And I was just a jealous bitch that couldn't stand being second-best."

"And so you pulled your little stunt... and you acted shocked for the crowd." Oscuro's voice is dripping with contempt... almost disgust. "As I laid there, trying to breathe... the moment you got the chance... I saw that little smirk on your face. You got what you wanted, Eri... you were the star again."

"Except I wasn't." Eri seems to shrink back against the wall, but Oscuro only leans in closer. "I nearly got kicked out. They told me I had to start at the bottom again. Told me I had to earn my way back up, and-"

"And instead of start at the bottom again, you QUIT and ran off somewhere else." Oscuro snarls, and as she straightens up, her knee presses against Eri's throat... she glances around to the officials now surrounding them, then ignores them in favor of looking down at Eri, still trapped between Oscuro and the wall. "Jealousy is an awful thing, isn't it? Jealousy will make you do awful things for the sake of your own ego... you'll ruin careers... that of others, or your own... you'll ruin lives, break bodies, and not care for a moment what you've done. Don't think I didn't see what you tried to do out there. You tried to beat me with that very same move that nearly ended my career. Instead... you missed. And I got to hear you scream when I wrenched your body into a pretzel. And then... when it was time to finish you... I could've very easily broken you the same way you did me. But I don't have to. Deep down, I know that jealous, arrogant bitch still lives inside of you... and just the thought of losing to me drives you insane. DOESN'T IT!?" Oscuro's yell echoes through the hallway, officials trying to pull her away, only for her to surge forward again, practically choking Eri by now. "Remember this. Remember this night, this feeling, how helpless you are... and think about how I went through so, so much worse than you. Because a stupid little girl thought she was better than me. Because she couldn't accept that the world didn't think as highly of her as she did herself. Now... there's only one thing left for you to say to me..."

"I-I'm sorry..." Eri murmurs, her head dropping forward. "I'm sorry... for everything... and sorry..." She slowly lifts her head again, tears running down her face. "Sorry for making you become... who I used to be."

Silence falls over the hallway. Oscuro seems almost frozen in place. Finally, she slowly pulls away from Eri, and storms away, shoving officials aside.

"They always say 'third time's the charm'. Well, to HELL with that. I wasn't going to wait for a third opportunity. THIS was the one... I knew damn well I could take it, and that's what I DID." Dragon holds one belt on each shoulder: the Blackrose Tag Team Championship on her left, and her newly-won World Championship on the right. "Two days ago, I didn't have any of this, and people were thinking of writing me off as not being capable of doing what I did a second time. They forget that I know Urani better than anyone in the WORLD, except for Lae. I know her strengths, I know her weaknesses, and I proved it tonight. I've finally gotten what I've been after all this time... I'm finally World Champion. And don't you worry... the SFG isn't going ANYWHERE. Lae and I are still a team... and Urani's still a friend. But I wasn't going to leave tonight without this title. Not again. Because SCREW the third time. I'm not that patient."

A true changing of the guard in the main event, and Dragon proved past all doubts that she belongs in the spotlight. That was a real war between two bruisers. Now we'll see how she performs as champion, and there's some strong challengers looming.

Sheesh, FH, did you have to be that brutal? Guess that's what happens when there's high stakes on the line.

Alex never looked more legit than she did in this victory. Kae gave her a fight, but for every move she hit, Alex fired back with a full sequence of her own. Tough to think anyone can beat her at this point for that belt.

The Eri-Oscuro aftermath was perhaps the most well-written promo to date for Phoenix Rising. Lots of layers unpeeled at last, and as I said in the Discord, it's amazing how even after Fenix wins the match, and gets her confessions on camera, all it took was one line from Eri to negate all of that. Right on the cusp of her complete victory, Fenix realized she became exactly what she despised.

Shiana looking good! So very glad she managed to pull off this win, and of course, resorting to some technical wizardry to do so.

Lance...nah, I'll not write about this one.

Besos vs Hypnosia was an excellent match, one of the best of the night, and I think that's my favorite Hypnosia attire. Tough to pick the winner there until the very end.

BINAK ATTACK IS ON TRACK. Yes, a Binak win always makes for a better show.

After the final press conferences finish, the Limbtakers, Ruthless Nicole Alger and Candace Monroe both make their way to the office of Nicole's father, Dangerous Nicholas Alger. For her part, Candace's arm is in a sling.

Candace Monroe: And they told me I had to rest it for three days. That means I miss our match on Monday. Stupid doctors, stupid "officials" over on Proving Ground, what do they know?

Ruthless Nicole Alger: I dunno. Not much. At least about fighting.

The two walk into the office, where DNA is seen stretching out behind his desk.

Dangerous Nicholas Alger: Here you are! I know you girls are ticked. Don't blame you. And as commissioner here, it bugs me even more. Hate seeing anyone injured.

Candace: I'm not injured.

DNA: Doctors said you're good?

Candace: They told me I had to rest it, and I called Proving Ground, they told me that I'm out for Monday. "Precautionary reasons", they said. But I'm not injured...just my pride, I guess.

RNA: You get caught. It happens.

DNA: But it sucks, no getting around that.

RNA: Still, Candace, you get better, we'll be back, quickly.

Candace: But you don't have a tag partner now, do you? So now not only do I let us down losing tonight, but I just scratched us from Monday night, too. Damn, I hate that!

DNA: Hmm...

RNA: Oh no. No. Dad, really?

DNA: Yep! I'm givin' your people over on Proving Ground a little call! Candace, don't worry one bit about this one! The Dangerous One is here to save the day!

RNA: I can't stop this, can I?

DNA: Nope!

Candace: Guess I'll just stand back and watch this disaster unfold... not gonna stop me from being there, anyway...

Emma Travers def. Sung Moon
Telan Kintelas def. Elly Blackwood
Anna Bryant def. Felice Santana
Kyle Anderson and Argent def. Kellaron Sentarl and Victor Kintelas
Listalva Anne Heyward def. Nicole Blade
Veronika Armstrong def. Eternamente Verde
Kevin Royce def. Todd Colton
Natasha Clover def. Katherine White
The Muscle Machines def. Ruthless Nicole Alger and Dangerous Nicholas Alger
Layla Al-Amin def. Cassie Rose
Mascara Avispa def. Silver Hawk

Quite the night for the part-time rookie, as Emma Travers finally picks up a win. Sung Moon didn't quite have an answer to Emma's constant rollups, though one has to think it's a strategy that can't be sustained...


Telan was utterly relentless tonight... but one almost has to be if they want to challenge Elly's Invincible claims. Elly fell short tonight, perhaps caught off guard by Telan's deceptive strength.


Wildly fast-paced, as expected, as the two rookies set out to steal the show. Anna would pick up the win, but Felice once again showed her tenacity in a sprint to the finish.


While far from the result the debuting team wanted, Kellaron and Victor looked solid as a unit, strengthening their claims against the tag team champions. Still, Kyle Anderson continues a solid run, one that many think has been long overdue, and picks up the win for Team Proving Ground.


Despite being at a serious size and strength disadvantage, Listalva didn't back down for a second. Nicole did her best to bully Queen Anne in this match, pounding away at the Brit with vicious, reckless abandon... but Listalva refused to give in, and once again landed that devastating float-over DDT to pick up yet another impressive win.


It didn't take long for Verde's style to become apparent. She seemed especially focused on simply hurting Veronika, driving a fork into her skull time and again, until Veronika's face was a crimson mask... and yet, Veronika refused to quit, slowly but surely overpowering the luchadora and ultimately landing a colossal powerbomb that sealed the deal.


Todd Colton's attitude got him into trouble yet again. Being the brash, cocky man he is, he spent a lot of time taunting Kevin, mocking him as he worked the Evergreen owner's arms, and looked primed to put this one away... and then he made the mistake of running cartwheel circles around Royce. Kevin would respond immediately, nearly putting Todd through the mat with an Iron Claw Slam, and kept him there for another impressive victory.


Natasha spent most of the first half of this match toying with Katherine. She seemed very certain that the young rookie had no chance, and early on, mocked Katherine with her sister's finisher, laughing at Katherine all the while. But Natasha wasn't laughing when Katherine turned up the pace, and scored a number of near-upsets, which left the Devil Hand visibly shaken at points... pointing to one arm and screaming at Katherine "I AM THE DEVIL HAND, YOU LITTLE-" Just when Katherine looked to be setting up for the biggest upset of the night, however, Natasha unloaded on her... Pummeling Katherine into unconsciousness, and standing over her with fury in her eyes.


The partner may have been different, but the story would seem to be the same: Nicole Alger once again let her pride get the better of her, and refused to tag out of the match even when things looked their worst. Gary Gear would be the one to finish this one off, as AAA cut off the save from DNA. It's hard to tell whether Candace could've done more herself... but this can't be good for RNA's psyche.


The new Inspire Champion got off to a rocky start. Layla Al-Amin lived up to her moniker as the Cairo Cyclone, proving to be absolutely relentless from the bell, even when Cassie seemed to have her dead to rights. Layla would score a huge upset victory over the new champion, and earns herself a shot at the title... the first challenger to Cassie's dominance.


This was nowhere near the match that these two had all those months ago. Silver Hawk gave this one his all as the new Top Prospect... and while Avispa would once again come away with the win, Silver Hawk has proven one thing for sure: he's no pushover, not anymore.

Katherine White was helped to the back after Natasha left the ring... and seemed to be coming around before long, Emma Travers having changed out of her gear to take a look at the battered rookie. It didn't last long, though, Natasha appearing out of nowhere. Blasting Emma with a hard knee, Natasha's attention whirled around to Katherine, and once again, the Devil Hand mockingly laid Katherine out with her sister's signature kick... Natasha seeming to have an almost crazed look in her eyes.

"Who the HELL do you think you are, kid?! You're not READY to stand with me, you hear me?! You're not on my fucking level, you're not going to humiliate me like that ever again, and you're going to REMEMBER this!" Natasha drags Katherine to her feet again, and unloads on her... another Pummeling, even as officials desperately pull her away from Katherine, who slumps to the floor in a heap. "I'll make your life a living hell, Katherine! I'll make you regret ever coming here, you're NEVER getting this stupid 'revenge' story you want so badly! You fuck with me again and I'll just keep knocking you out until you understand!"

"I know your game already, Kevin..." Veronika is already being tended to, though her face is still a bloody mess, even as the medics try to wipe it away. "I know exactly what you've got on your mind. You got a problem with me, I don't doubt that for a second. You don't sic Verde on people lightly, after all. Yeah, I know you're not the one calling the shots around here, but I know you've got the ear of someone in charge... I dunno who, I don't really care who, but the fact is you didn't get what you wanted. Verde can spill my blood all she wants, but she's NOT gonna bring me down. Just remember what I've done in Evergreen. Remember what I've done to Verde before, remember what I've done to your golden girl Mercy, and remember what I've done to YOU. I know what you want, bringing the whole crew over here. And I'm sure as fuck not going to let you get away with it."

"Stupid kid. Shit-talkin' doesn't mean a damn thing if you can't back it up... and the moment you step into that ring, you quit fuckin' around and get to the point, or you fall. No in-between about it. Show off all you want, be the arrogant little bastard you are, but the moment you let your guard down around me? You get wiped the fuck out.

So, Veronika. You're not gonna stand with the rest of us? You're always the damn rebel, never wanting to fall in line. Doesn't matter much, because the way I see it, once the whole crew makes their way over... there's not a damn thing you can do. You either stand with me, the one who gave you the chance, the one who's given you everything you've ever had... or you find out what happens when you turn your back on Evergreen."

"All the power in the world and you ain't got what it takes t' beat Queen Anne. Fact is, it ain't gonna be long before the Heyward sisters sweep through the both of ya'... and Anari's got your partner next time out. So ya' might want to figure out a better gameplan than what ya' had out there with me... 'cause the day's comin' soon when we team up against ya', and the Blades go down dulled and rusted."