Mauro Ranallo: Good evening and welcome to Warfare! We are just six days away from the first ever EBWF pay-per-view in London, England... House of Havoc!
Corey Graves: I've been lucky enough to wrestle in the UK many times, Mauro, and I can't wait to go back there with the EBWF!
Mauro Ranallo: Kicking things off tonight, we're crowning a new Breakout Champion as Marty Scurll goes one on one with Jeff Hardy!
"One True Villain" hit and the crowd booed Marty Scurll made his way to the ring. When Scurll had entered the ring, "Similar Creatures" by PeroxWhy?Gen hit and Jeff Hardy came out to cheers from the crowd. Once Hardy was in the ring, the referee called for the bell and the two men locked up. Scurll applied a headlock, punching Hardy in the head several times before releasing him and whipping him against the ropes. As Hardy ran back towards him, Scurll went for a lariat, but Hardy ducked out of the way and grabbed Scurll from behind, setting him up for a Russian legsweep. Scurll blocked it, then turned around and hit Hardy with a European uppercut! As Hardy staggered backwards, Scurll feinted a superkick, then hit Hardy with a kick to the knee. Hardy stumbled, and Scurll lifted him up, hitting a rolling release suplex. He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: A strong start there by Marty Scurll... can "The Villain" walk into London this Sunday as the new EBWF Breakout Champion?
Scurll got to his feet and worked the knee, stomping on Hardy's knee several times before applying a kneebar. Hardy was able to get to the ropes, and the referee ordered Scurll to break the hold, but Scurll shook his head, refusing! The referee threatened to disqualify him and began counting – 1... 2... 3... 4... Scurll broke the hold just before the count of 5! The Villain got to his feet and pulled Jeff Hardy away from the ropes, then dragged him to his feet. Hardy fought back, hitting a series of punches, then following up with a sitout jawbreaker! Both men got to their feet, and Scurll went to whip Hardy into the corner... but Hardy climbed the turnbuckle, then hit the Whisper in the Wind! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: With the Winter Olympics in full force, Jeff Hardy almost tasted gold right there!
Corey Graves: I feel like I'm in PyeongChang right now, Mauro... because that joke has left me feeling cold!
Hardy pulled Scurll to his feet and whipped him into the corner, then ran at him, hitting a one-man Poetry in Motion! As Scurll staggered out of the corner, Hardy set him up for a Twist of Fate, but Scurll blocked it, then countered with a swinging double underhook suplex. He then grabbed Hardy by the hand, snapping his fingers one by one! Hardy cried out in pain and Scurll dragged him to his feet, lifting him up and hitting a brainbuster! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Hardy kicked out just before the three! Scurll looked frustrated, and he signalled for the Bird of Prey... but as he went to pull Jeff Hardy to his feet, Jeff Hardy fought back, hitting a kick to the gut then lifting Scurll up for the alley oop facebuster! Scurll looked dazed as he got to his feet, and Hardy hit him with a Twist of Fate, then went to the top rope and hit the Swanton Bomb! He hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Mauro Ranallo: It's over! We have a new Breakout Champion!
The referee called for the bell and handed the championship to Hardy, then raised his arm in victory. Hardy celebrated as Warfare went to a commercial break.
As Warfare returned from a commercial break, “I Hope You Suffer” by AFI hit and the crowd cheered as Jimmy Havoc made his way to the ring. Havoc was back to wearing his black jeans, white “DIE HAVOC DIE” T-shirt and airwalks, the lack of suit was noticeable. Havoc had a microphone with him, and as he entered the ring he signalled for his music to be cut, then began to speak.
Jimmy Havoc: I'm not out here to make friends or pander to you anymore, I just want to get this over with so I can go to the back and try to figure out what kind of punishment Marty Scurll needs for challenging me, undermining my authority and blatant disregard of the chain of command. So, I'm out here to announce the matches for House of Havoc. In my hometown of lovely London. It’s going to be fucking brutal and you’ll love it. First off, we need to decide the women's fate, which is easy really. Mandy Rose seems to have forgotten who Liv Morgan is, which is a terrible thing to do considering she beat Mandy for the title and thus a rematch! Maybe Liv can teach her who she is after all. Also...
Before Havoc could say anything more, “Fight” by CFO$ hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Kevin Owens made his way to the ring. Owens was wearing his “The Kevin Owens Show” t-shirt, along with black and red KO shorts. Upon entering the ring, Owens snatched the microphone from Havoc, then began to speak.
Kevin Owens: Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy. The question everyone is asking isn’t what matches you’ve got planned for House of Havoc… it’s how the hell you’re still in charge after you had the audacity to name a pay-per-view after yourself! But since you’re still in charge, why don’t you do something useful and give me a match for House of Havoc? Or better yet - why don’t you put me in the main event of Wrestlemania, so EBWF can have a Canadian World Champion they can be proud of rather than a joke like Kenny Omega?
Havoc snatched the microphone back, glaring at Owens as he did so.
Jimmy Havoc: Listen Kevin, What gives you the right to be out here? Are you still riding the fact you beat Sami Zayn? Who else have you beat? You certainly didn’t beat me ever in your miserable EBWF career, you’re friends with Sami then enemies and the cycle goes again. Listen, you’re boring me, tonight you face Braun Strowman in the Main Event of Warfare. If you lose this match, you’re gone from here forever. Okay?
Owens looked stunned.
Kevin Owens: Are you serious?!
Jimmy Havoc: It’s also now No DQ to show you how fucking serious I am. You want to interrupt and disrespect me, this is what happens. Go warm up, you’ll need it.
Owens shook his head. He was about to say something else, then thought better of it. As Owens exited the ring and headed to the back, Havoc smirked.
Jimmy Havoc: Now that's out the way, enjoy that Main Event tonight. However, I have another announcement! You all like the Miz right?
A mix of boos and cheers echoed.
Jimmy Havoc: Meh, I don’t like him. Hence why at House of Havoc we will have The Miz… versus… Tommy End! I knew you’d like that one, Now I’m off backstage to teach a villain how to truly be a Bastard.
Havoc was about to exit the ring, when “Where Them Girls At” hit and the Tag Team Champions, Noam Dar and Tyler Breeze, stepped out onto the stage. Looking frustrated, Havoc watched as the Gorgeous Guys made their way to the ring. Perhaps learning from the mistake Kevin Owens made, Tyler and Noam took a microphone each from ringside before entering the ring.
Tyler Breeze: Hold on there, Mr Havoc. Noam and I think it’s great that you’ve organised a show in London… we just have one question. Who are we facing at House of Havoc?
Noam nodded.
Noam Dar: Aye. You know ah love them English girls, ah’m no missin a chance t’go on the pull in London!
Tyler Breeze: It’s not about that though! Honestly it’s not.
Tyler shot a look at Noam as if warning him not to say another word.
Tyler Breeze: You see Jimmy… we’re the Tag Team Champions, and we think it’s only right that we defend the gold. We want a chance to prove that we deserve these titles, and that we’re the best tag team in EBWF!
Jimmy became less annoyed as Tyler had been somewhat respectful. He quickly turned Noam around, wrapped the arms and delivered an Acid Rainmaker to Noam Dar.
Jimmy Havoc: Right, I needed that. Yes, Tyler. You can have your match, seeing as though we’re in the UK. You’ll have your tag match for the titles on the line against the Flamboyant one Dalton Castle...and Scotland's own, newcomer Grado!
Tyler looked disgusted.
Tyler Breeze: Grado? Ew.
Jimmy Havoc: You wanted a match and I gave it to you. If you’re disrespecting my choice in opponents for House of Havoc then, well, why don’t you ask your friend Noam?
Jimmy looks down at Noam still unconscious from the previous Rainmaker. Jimmy got up in Tyler’s face.
Jimmy Havoc: Do not mistake my kindness for weakness. Take your ugg boots and leave quickly, unless you want to join him?
Tyler frowned.
Tyler Breeze: Kindness… sure. Thanks Jim.
Tyler quickly exited the ring, pulling Noam out of the ring and helping him to the back. Havoc watched on as Warfare went to a commercial break.
Corey Graves: We have women’s action up next! We’ll see Candice LeRae take on Alexa Bliss!
Mauro Ranallo: We have to wonder, if Candice is able to get a win over Alexa here tonight will she have the opportunity to take on Liv Morgan for the Women’s Championship before Wrestlemania?
“I Believe in a Thing Called Love” hit the PA, and Candice LeRae came to the ring. The crowd booed.
Corey Graves: This crowd has no love lost for the Women’s Royal Rumble winner, Alexa Bliss, but they haven’t taken too kindly to Candice’s nasty attitude either.
Mauro Ranallo: I can’t say I blame them, Corey!
“Crushed” brought the arrival of the number one contender, and she moved down the ramp way to a smattering of boos. She entered the ring and the bell rang. The two women locked up.
Corey Graves: Both of these women are uber talented, so this should be an exciting match up!
The women tangled into the ropes. Alexa called for a break, but kicked Candice with a cheap shot to the guy. Alexa grabbed Candice and talked trash before throwing her into a corner. Candice slid through her legs, and took her down. She came up with a big shot, and scrambled to cover Candice.
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Kickout!
Alexa tried to roll out for a breather, but Candice stopped her. Bliss turned it around, dropping Candice in the corner and stomping on her. LeRae ended up taking Alexa down with a hurricanrana from the top. Candice sent Alexa to the floor. Bliss stayed on the outside for a breather, and Candice sat on the second rope, imploring Alexa to get back in. Annoyed, Alexa rolled back in under the bottom rope.
Mauro Ranallo: Candice better be careful what she asks for.
Alexa took Candice down on the mat. Candice tries to mount a comeback, but Alexa leveled her with a clothesline, and took her back down to the mat. Alexa talked trash while keeping Candice down in the middle of the ring. Alexa shut Candice down again with a big forearm. Alexa helped Candice up to her feet by her hair, and Candice was able to hit a neck breaker, into a pin.
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Kickout!
Frustrated, Candice landed some strikes, but Alexa shut her down again. Alexa told Candice to give up because she was the number one contender. She followed up with some more offense, but Candice made another comeback, and scrambled to the top rope. Alexa met her there and slammed her to the mat by her neck. They changed positions with Alexa going up top, but Candice knocked her off, causing her to land on the ring apron. Alexa moved off the apron to ringside, and the referee started a count. Alexa went outside to bring her back in. Once inside LeRae kicked Alexa in the face, and went for the pin.
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Kickout!
Alexa hit a big right hand that floored Candice face down. Alexa saw her opening and hit Insult to Injury. She went for the pin.
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3!
Corey Graves: The number one contender for the women’s championship has pulled it off!
Mauro Ranallo: An impressive showing from Candice LeRae, but Alexa Bliss is the victor here tonight.
As Alexa Bliss celebrated her victory, the camera cut backstage, where Chris Jericho was seen making a phone call.
Chris Jericho: Hello? ... Hey, it's Chris! ... I know, it has been a while! How are you doing? ... I'm good, yeah. Listen, I don't know if you've heard, but EBWF are doing a pay-per-view in London on Sunday, and I wanted to know if you wanted to be involved? ... Of course! It will be you and me versus Jimmy Havoc and Braun Strowman... hello?
Whoever Jericho was speaking to, they appeared to have hung up as soon as he mentioned Braun Strowman. Jericho looked frustrated, and was about to make another call, when his phone was snatched out of his hand. The camera panned out, revealing Braun Strowman. Strowman looked amused.
Braun Strowman: Trying to find yourself a partner, Chris?
Jericho tried to act confident, but it was obvious he was unnerved by Braun's sheer presence.
Chris Jericho: Oh I have a partner, Braun. I've got a legendary partner, just you wait...
Strowman didn't appear convinced.
Braun Strowman: Oh yeah? Who?
Chris Jericho: Um... it's a surprise.
Strowman laughed, then threw the phone back to Jericho. Jericho scrambled to catch it, which seemed to amuse Braun more.
Braun Strowman: Jericho, the only way I'll be surprised is if you actually find someone who is willing to team up with you. Anyway, if you'll excuse me, I'm about to make sure there's one less Canadian in EBWF.
As Strowman walked away, Jericho muttered to himself.
Chris Jericho: Stupid idiot...
Suddenly, Jericho's phone rang. After checking who the caller was, Jericho smiled, and took the call.
Chris Jericho: Well well, this is a surprise...
The camera cut to Mauro Ranallo and Corey Graves at ringside.
Mauro Ranallo: This Sunday at House of Havoc, The Bastard and the Beast will be reunited as Jimmy Havoc teams with Braun Strowman to take on Chris Jericho and a partner of his choosing... if Jericho can find a partner! Tonight though, Strowman is in action against Kevin Owens in a no disqualification match!
Corey Graves: Not only that, if Kevin Owens doesn’t win, he will be fired!
"Fight" by CFO$ hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Kevin Owens headed to the ring.
Mauro Ranallo: What a huge challenge Kevin Owens has in front of him tonight, Corey... he needs to become the first superstar to pin or submit Braun Strowman in order to keep his job!
Corey Graves: That's right, the only singles match Braun Strowman has lost was one where he got disqualified, and as you said, this match is no DQ! With all due respect to Kevin Owens, I don't like his chances tonight.
When Owens was in the ring, "I Am Stronger" by CFO$ hit and Braun Strowman also received a mixed reaction from the crowd as he made his way out onto the stage. Strowman raised his arms in the air and roared, then walked down the ramp and climbed over the ropes, entering the ring. As the referee called for the bell, Owens rolled out of the ring and grabbed a steel chair. Strowman followed Owens out of the ring, but Owens hit him with the chair, then threw him into the ring post. Strowman was momentarily dazed, and Owens picked the chair up again, hitting Strowman across the back with it. Strowman cried out, then turned around and glared at Owens. Owens lifted the chair up and went to hit Strowman a third time... but Strowman punched the chair into his face! Owens fell to the ground and the camera zoomed in on the steel chair, which now had a dent the shape of Strowman's fist in it.
Mauro Ranallo: Kevin Owens might have just been KOed!
Strowman grabbed the steel steps and slammed them onto Owens, then turned his attention to the announce table. With a sick smile on his face, Strowman took the top of the announce table and threw the monitors onto the ground. He turned back to Owens and dragged him to his feet... then lifted him over his shoulder and hit a running powerslam through the table!
Mauro Ranallo: MAMMA MIA!
The referee tried to check on Owens, but Strowman yelled "he's fine!", and dragged Owens to his feet. Owens was out of it, and Strowman threw him back into the ring. Strowman hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... Strowman pulled Owens' shoulder up!
Corey Graves: I don't think Braun is done yet, Mauro!
Strowman dragged Owens to his feet and hit another running powerslam, then went to the outside and looked underneath the ring. Strowman pulled out a trash can, which he threw into the ring, then pulled out a table and slid it into the ring. Looking underneath the ring once more, Strowman grabbed a steel chain, then wrapped it around his fist and re-entered the ring. Owens was still motionless in the ring, and Strowman pummelled him with the steel chain, busting him open. Strowman then yelled "it's time to take out the trash!" and sat Owens in the corner, then put the trash can in front of his face. Strowman took several steps back, then charged at Owens, hitting him with a cannonball!
Mauro Ranallo: Strowman adding insult to injury, using Owens' own move against him!
Corey Graves: That might be the biggest cannonball in the history of the universe, Mauro!
The referee pleaded with Strowman to end the match, but Strowman yelled "I'm not finished yet!" Strowman grabbed the table he had brought into the ring earlier, setting it up in the center of the ring. Owens didn't move, and Strowman pulled him to his feet, grabbing him by the throat and hitting a chokeslam through the table! Looking satisfied, Strowman placed his foot on Owens' chest, and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Corey Graves: It's over... thank goodness!
Mauro Ranallo: That was a massacre, Corey, and after a performance like that from Braun Strowman, you have to wonder... who would be crazy enough to team up with Jericho and take on that monster?
As Strowman celebrated his victory, Jimmy Havoc walked out onto the stage. Strowman looked at him, and Havoc applauded. Strowman nodded in acknowledgement, then headed up the ramp as Havoc stepped back through the curtain. EMTs checked on Kevin Owens as Warfare went off the air.
