The chaos in the ring hit a fever pitch as alliances and rivalries clashed in a brutal symphony of destruction. Kyōki Piero and Sapentina exchanged a glance, an unspoken agreement solidifying between them. Together, the two AAPW stars set their sights on Baz Berrycloth, who had been trying to rally himself in a corner after taking a beating earlier. Baz, who had been largely biding his time and avoiding confrontation, suddenly found himself the center of attention.
Yasuhiro Fujimoto: Oh! Oh! It looks like Piero and Sapentina have decided it's time for Baz to punch his ticket out of this match!
Takeshi Suzuki: Good riddance! He’s been hiding in the shadows for too long. It’s about time he faced the music for being such coward! A beta simp like him doesn’t belong to be in the ring with real warriors!
Kyōki was the first to strike, launching into a series of blistering kicks to Baz’s legs and midsection. Baz stumbled forward his knee clearly dislocated, only to walk right into Sapentina’s grasp. She delivered a devastating snap suplex, slamming Baz onto the mat with authority. As Baz tried to roll away, Kyōki climbed to the top turnbuckle, balancing herself with cat-like precision before leaping off with a perfectly executed moonsault that drove the air out of Baz’s lungs.
Beast Bogan: What a moonsault, brother! Baz is getting absolutely dismantled out there!
Chris Rodgers: These AAPW women are ruthless, Bogan. They’re out for blood!
With Baz sprawled out near the ropes, Kyōki and Sapentina pulled him to his feet, working together to drag the dazed Brit toward the edge of the ring. Baz tried to fight back, throwing a wild elbow that caught Kyōki on the shoulder, but Sapentina delivered a vicious forearm to the back of his neck, cutting off his resistance. Together, they hoisted Baz over the top rope, and with one final shove, sent him tumbling to the floor below.
Takeshi Suzuki: Baz Berrycloth has been eliminated! That’s teamwork at its finest from Piero and Sapentina! So much for Mr. Peoples! Hahahahahah! What a loser!
Chris Rodgers: Were you born this annoying or did you develop like this on your own?
Yasuhiro Fujimoto: Funny man Rodgers-san. You won’t be laughing come the end of this Ronin Rumble!
Nygma and Zlovred stalked Otakebi Fuji like predators circling wounded prey. Fuji struggled to his feet, his chest heaving and his face bloodied as he braced himself against the ropes. He lunged forward, summoning what strength he had left to deliver a series of powerful open-hand strikes to Nygma’s chest. The crowd roared with approval as each blow echoed throughout the arena, but the towering figure barely flinched, his sadistic grin widening.
Fuji turned his attention to Zlovred, connecting with a massive palm strike to the Russian’s jaw that staggered the behemoth. Sensing an opening, Fuji charged, attempting a shoulder block to take Zlovred off his feet. But the Siberian Warhammer countered, catching Fuji mid-charge with a crushing knee to the face that sent the sumo legend reeling backward into Nygma’s waiting arms.
Nygma wrapped his hand around Fuji’s throat, hoisting him high into the air with help from Zolvred before slamming him to the mat with a thunderous chokeslam. The crowd gasped as Fuji arched his back in pain, his resolve visibly faltering. Zlovred wasted no time, delivering a brutal running leg drop across Fuji’s chest, the impact drawing a collective groan from the audience.
Scott Slade: Fuji’s endurance has finally run out. Nygma and Zlovred are like sharks—they can smell blood in the water, and they’re not giving him an inch.
Chris Rodgers: Almost 20 minutes in this match for Fuji, Slade. That’s a hell of a run, especially with these two monsters breathing down his neck. But nobody survives forever in a match like this.
The two giants hauled Fuji to his feet once more, dragging his near-lifeless body toward the ropes. Fuji attempted one last act of defiance, driving an elbow into Zlovred’s ribs, but Nygma silenced the effort with a headbutt that left Fuji dazed. Zlovred scooped Fuji up onto his shoulders in a fireman’s carry, marching him toward the ropes. With Nygma providing a brutal assist, the two hurled Fuji over the top rope. Fuji’s massive frame crashed to the floor below with a sickening thud, leaving the crowd stunned before erupting into respectful applause for the valiant effort.
Takeshi Suzuki: Otakebi Fuji has been eliminated! What an incredible showing by one of AAPW’s finest.
Beast Bogan: Brother, that’s no small feat. Fuji fought with heart, but Nygma and Zlovred are just an unstoppable force tonight.
Scott Slade: I’m sorry. Score card please? He didn’t eliminate a single opponent.
Takeshi Suzuki: It’s called playing defense Slade! He’s been brawling with Nygma, Zolvred, and Mordkrov all night tiring them out!
As medics assisted Fuji to the back, Nygma and Zlovred stood tall in the ring, their cold expressions a chilling testament to their dominance. But their moment of supremacy was short-lived as the countdown clock illuminated the massive screen above the entrance ramp.
Crowd: THREE! TWO! ONE!
The arena lights dimmed, and the opening notes of Elizabeth Devereaux-O’Rourke’s entrance theme, "Liberté," echoed through the Tokyo Dome. The French powerhouse appeared on the Ultimate Wrestling stage, her presence commanding as she strode toward the ring with determination etched across her face.
Simultaneously, the haunting melody of "Roar of the Tiger" by Wagakki Band signaled the arrival of AAPW’s Naoko Mori, the Wild Tora. Draped in her striking tiger-striped kimono, she exuded an aura of ferocity and honor as she made her way down the ramp.
Scott Slade: Here comes Elizabeth Devereaux-O’Rourke! The Anti-Hero is about to shake things up in this match!
Yasuhiro Fujimoto: And from AAPW, Naoko Mori! The Wild Tora is here to defend her federation’s pride and legacy!
The energy in the Tokyo Dome reached a fever pitch as Elizabeth and Naoko entered the ring from opposite sides, their intense gazes scanning the chaos around them. The battle was far from over, and the arrival of these two fierce competitors only promised more destruction. With the battle raging on, Yoshinobu Koshimoto and Takeshi Nomura exchanged a knowing glance, the unspoken strategy between them clear. The Viral Vindicator and the hardened veteran of AAPW had a singular goal—take down the monstrous Viktor Zlovred. The Russian powerhouse had been a wrecking ball in the rumble, but even a giant could be felled with the right precision.
Nomura struck first, launching a sharp kick into Zlovred’s ribs, forcing the big man to double over slightly. Koshimoto followed up with a springboard enzuigiri, his boot cracking against the back of Zlovred’s skull, sending him staggering forward. But Zlovred wasn’t going down that easily—he roared in defiance, shaking his head, his eyes wild with fury.
Scott Slade: Look at Zlovred! He’s refusing to stay down, even with AAPW ganging up on him!
Chris Rodgers: That’s a Siberian monster, Slade! It’s gonna take more than that to put him away!
Nomura grabbed Zlovred around the waist and heaved him up for a gutwrench suplex, but Zlovred fought back, hammering Nomura’s spine with clubbing forearms. Koshimoto sprang onto the top rope and leaped off, driving both knees into Zlovred’s back! The Russian stumbled forward, barely able to keep his footing.
Nomura wasted no time—he hooked Zlovred’s arms and with a roar of effort, heaved him up into a double underhook powerbomb! The Tokyo Dome erupted as Koshimoto followed with a basement dropkick to the chest, sending Zlovred rolling toward the ropes.
Takeshi Suzuki: Zlovred’s rocked! This is it—finish him!
With Zlovred disoriented, Koshimoto and Nomura rushed him at full speed, both lifting their legs and delivering a brutal double dropkick to the chest! Zlovred’s massive frame teetered backward, and with one last shove, they dumped him over the top rope! He crashed to the floor below with a thunderous impact.
Scott Slade: Zlovred has been eliminated! What a fight! He lasted nearly 16 minutes, but in the end, teamwork took him down!
Chris Rodgers: Unbelievable! It took two of them to do it! Ultimate Wrestling just lost one our biggest weapons!
Beast Bogan: Brother, Zlovred went down like a mighty oak in a hurricane! It took every bit of power they had to knock him out of this fight!
With Zlovred gone, the battle inside the ring reignited. Elizabeth Devereaux-O’Rourke and Naoko Mori collided like two storm fronts, exchanging stiff forearm shots that sent sweat flying. Elizabeth absorbed a hard elbow from Naoko and retaliated with a savage European uppercut, snapping Naoko’s head back. The French powerhouse grabbed Naoko and launched her into the corner, charging forward with a running big boot, but Naoko dodged at the last second, causing Elizabeth’s leg to hang awkwardly on the top turnbuckle.
Naoko seized the opening, hooking Elizabeth from behind and delivering a backdrop suplex, bridging for a pin out of instinct before remembering eliminations only came by going over the top rope. Frustrated but relentless, she locked Elizabeth in a stiff rear chinlock, grinding down on her neck and spine.
On the opposite side of the ring, Cassie Hurst remained locked in battle with Sapentina and Yuriko Ikeda, fighting off both AAPW competitors with a mix of speed and striking. Cassie ducked under a wild lariat from Sapentina and countered with a spinning heel kick, catching her across the jaw. Yuriko tried to capitalize on the distraction, but Cassie saw her coming, dropping low and delivering a drop toe hold that sent Yuriko face-first into the mat.
The countdown clock appeared on the massive screen.
Crowd: TEN! NINE! EIGHT!
The lights dimmed slightly, and an air of tension filled the Tokyo Dome. On the AAPW entrance stage, a familiar sight made the crowd react with a mixture of cheers and deafening boos—the unmistakable presence of Haruka Tanaka. The daughter of AAPW owner Haruki Tanaka, draped in her traditional black and gold gear, walked with deliberate, menacing strides, her eyes locked on the battlefield.
Yasuhiro Fujimoto: Here comes Haruka Tanaka! She looks like she’s ready to show her father just what she’s made of!
Takeshi Suzuki: "This is bad news for Ultimate Wrestling! Haruka Tanaka is strong in almost every category that you gauge a wrestler on.
Simultaneously, from the Ultimate Wrestling stage, an entirely different energy took over. The deep, intense beats of "Dragon's Fire" echoed through the arena as Duc Huy Nguyen stormed onto the stage, his face locked in an expression of pure focus. Clad in his traditional Vietnamese gear, Nguyen cracked his knuckles and rolled his shoulders before making a beeline for the ring.
Scott Slade: And here comes Duc Nguyen! The Ruthless Dragon is about to set fire to this match!
Chris Rodgers: Nguyen’s got something to prove, Slade! This is his shot at redemption! He’s done nothing talk about AAPW disrespected him with they fired him! This is his chance to prove they made a mistake!
Beast Bogan: Brother, I don’t know if he’s here to win or just to hurt people, but either way, we’re about to see some serious carnage!
With two dangerous new competitors entering the fray, the intensity inside the ring reached new heights as all eyes turned toward the two fresh arrivals. Haruka Tanaka and Duc Nguyen slid into the ring at the same time, immediately sizing up the battlefield, ready to unleash hell.
Suddenly Sapentina darted forward with a sudden lunge, Cassie sidestepped and blasted her in the chin with a thunderous superkick as the lizard woman was turning around! The eerie, serpentine woman staggered back, her body swaying like a cobra hypnotized by the strike. Desperately, she clung to the top rope, her fingers tightening like a vice, refusing to be eliminated. The crowd buzzed with anticipation as she teetered dangerously on the edge. Cassie, sensing the moment, took a step back and with a wicked grin, charged forward and delivered a brutal knee strike to Sapentina’s face! The impact sent her flying over the ropes, her body twisting through the air before she crashed to the floor below!
Takeshi Suzuki: Sapentina has been eliminated! Cassie Hurst just took out the slithering enigma! How can this be happening?!
Chris Rodgers: All that slinking and scheming got her nowhere, Suzuki! If you’re not watching your jaw, you’ll get cracked when Cassi Hurst is around!
Meanwhile, across the ring, Drake Nygma had been hanging in since the very start, pacing himself and choosing his moments wisely. He had spent the last few minutes keeping a low profile, catching his breath in the corner, but now, with renewed vigor, he surged forward with a newfound intensity.
Kyōki Piero, still fired up from her previous exchange, attempted to rush Nygma, but he saw it coming. The veteran ducked under a wild swing and plowed into Piero’s midsection with a brutal knee! She gasped for air, stumbling back, but Nygma wasn’t done. With precision, he launched into a sickening combination: a European uppercut rocked Piero’s head back, followed by a rapid elbow to the jaw, and then a vicious spinning backfist that connected flush! The force sent Piero reeling, her body swaying as she struggled to keep her balance.
Scott Slade: Drake Nygma is back from the dead! He’s been pacing himself all match, and now he’s got a second wind!
Beast Bogan: That’s a scary sight, brother! This man is a calculated killer when he gets going!
With Piero dazed, Nygma hoisted her high into a military press, holding her above his head like a trophy! The Tokyo Dome gasped as he walked toward the ropes, showing off his power, before launching her over the top rope! Piero’s body tumbled, hitting the floor hard.
Takeshi Suzuki: Piero is out! That’s the first of the Redline Reavers to go! Let’s hope the rest of them can regroup and hold down the fort for AAPW!
Chris Rodgers: You hear that crack, Suzuki? That was the aura of invincibility around the Reavers shattering! They can bleed! They can be eliminated!
Across the ring, Yuriko Ikeda and Elizabeth Devereaux-O’Rourke were tearing into each other. Elizabeth, relying on her brute strength, aimed to overpower Ikeda, but the AAPW striker’s lightning-fast counters kept her in control. Ikeda ducked a wild clothesline, spun around, and unleashed a rapid fire kick to Elizabeth’s ribs! The Ultimate Wrestling powerhouse winced but didn’t go down, swinging wildly again—only for Ikeda to sidestep and deliver a snap elbow to her temple. Elizabeth staggered, visibly thrown off by how absurdly quick Ikeda’s attacks were.
Scott Slade: Elizabeth is struggling here! Yuriko Ikeda is just too fast! She’s striking like a viper!
Chris Rodgers: Something about these Reavers… the way they move… it remind me of Jeremiah Vastrix. Scott you think they’ve got cybernetic upgrades or something?
Scott Slade: I mean they are called the Reavers, Chris. I think the likely hood is high.
Takeshi Suzuki: You don’t know that and you can’t prove it! Stop accusing us of things you have no proof of!
Beast Bogan: Brother cyborg or not, this is a nightmare matchup for Elizabeth! Every time she throws a punch, Yuriko’s already hitting her twice! The crazy part is if you sized them both up there pretty equal on paper but Yuroko just looks faster.
Chris Rodgers: Give Liz a break Bogan! She just got back from a devastatin knee injury thanks to those Yakuza scum that cut the checks for AAPW!
Meanwhile, the countdown clock appeared once again. The entire Tokyo Dome roared as the final seconds ticked down.
Crowd: TEN! NINE! EIGHT! SEVEN! SIX! FIVE! FOUR! THREE! TWO! ONE!
The blaring of "Riot" by Tokyo Blade Runners sent the arena into a frenzy. Out from the Ultimate Wrestling ramp came Riko Matsumoto! The streetwise brawler, the youngest signee in AAPW history, wasted no time charging toward the ring, her face burning with intensity looking to get revenge on her former Sensi and AAPW for firing her.
From the AAPW entrance, the haunting theme of "Shinigami" by Yasuharu Takanashi announced the arrival of Enma Taisho—the Judge of the Living. Towering at 6’8”, the mysterious, seemingly supernatural warrior moved with eerie calm as he stepped onto the ramp. As Enma slowly descended, he knelt in a solemn ritual, bowing his head in eerie silence. The Tokyo Dome hushed, watching with awe as he prepared to enter.
But he never got the chance. BOOM! Out of nowhere, Colton Hurst blasted Enma with a monstrous running elbow strike before he even got fully into the ring! The crowd erupted in shock as the 291-pound warrior tumbled backwards over the ropes, hitting the ground with a thunderous crash!
Scott Slade: COLTON HURST JUST BLINDSIDED ENMA TAISHO!
Chris Rodgers: He didn’t even make it into the ring fully! That might be the fastest elimination in Rumble history!
Enma slowly sat up, his face emotionless, his eyes locked onto Hurst. The referees quickly rushed in, pushing him away before he could retaliate. But as he was led up the ramp, Enma never broke eye contact with Colton.
Meanwhile, inside the ring, Colton and Cassie Hurst immediately turned their attention to Koshimoto. The two siblings, feeding off the energy of the crowd, began a relentless double-team assault! Cassie hit a swift enzuigiri, while Colton followed up with a thunderous belly-to-back suplex!
On the other side of the ring, Duc Nguyen was putting on a masterclass against Haruka Tanaka, Mori, and Nomura! At first, it seemed the numbers would be too much, as Haruka landed a brutal chop block to Duc’s knee, causing him to stagger. But Duc wasn’t going down that easy, there was too much fire in his heart.
As Haruka lunged forward for a follow-up, Nguyen suddenly spun on his heel and cracked her with a spinning back kick to the face! Haruka’s body jerked to the side, stunned by the impact. Mori attempted to capitalize, rushing in for a takedown—but Nguyen reversed, launching her with a devastating belly-to-belly suplex! Nomura, the last standing, hesitated for just a moment. That moment was all Nguyen needed. The Ruthless Dragon exploded forward, dodging a lariat attempt, springboarding off the ropes, and delivering a crushing flying knee to Nomura’s jaw! The AAPW wrestler collapsed to one knee, shaken from the precise strike.
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