MAIN EVENT
GPC WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Jon Kellar vs. Konrad Raab
Mai Kado: <Ladies and Gentlemen… it is now time for the main event of the evening. This will be a singles contest with a one hour time limit, and it is for the GPC Heavyweight Championship of the World!!!>The crowd applaud and cheer
Kado: <Introducing first, fighting out of Croydon, United Kingdom, weighing in at 209lbs... The Human Dynamite... Jon Kellar!!!!>The lights go out, and Kellar slowly makes his way out onto the stage, walking through three spotlights. He turns towards the ring and looks up as the lights come up super-bright. He slowly makes his way to the ring, as the lights go darker (though not all the way out). When he reaches the ring he climbs up the steps, over the middle rope and moves to the centre of the ring, his head bowed low.
He raises his head as the lights go bright again, and stares. He then retreats to the corner, removes his t-shirt, hat, and dog-tags, and readies himself. The camera pans to show that Sean has also arrived at ringside, towel and water bottle in hand.
Kado: <And from Cologne, Germany, weighing in at 230lbs... The Iceman... Konrad Raab!!!!>Cold as Ice by M.O.P plays over the sound system as Konrad comes out through the curtain just wearing his blue and white mask with white hair along with his wrestling trousers with his nickname The Iceman on the front of them with Pit Bull Energy logos on the side of his trousers with black gloves on both of his hands and high fives the fans as he goes up the stairs before going in-between the ropes and does a holdup on each turnbuckle and everyone cheers him as he does a few boxing punches to the cameras before he looks at Kellar waiting for the match to start. Kellar just stares back as Sean puts his gumshield in and gives him one last squirt of water and piece of advice.
Shiozaki: This should be one hell of a match. Both men made it clear at the weigh in that they would hold nothing back. Who's your money on?Sato: Raab, he's got the power and size advantage and I think he'll overwhelm Kellar with his suplex offence.Gozen: I disagree... Kellar's got the speed and submission prowess, and unlike Raab he doesn't have a problem bending the rules if it'll secure the win.The referee calls both men to the centre and asks if they have any questions. Neither have any, so the referee calls for the handshake. Kellar reaches out with his left hand, fist clenched, and Raab acknowledges him by touching gloves, bringing a small round of applause from the crowd. The two separate, and circle.
Shiozaki: Respect being shown by both men here. Neither have made any secret of their admiration for each other in the run up to this match, but the time for admiration stops here.Gozen: Damn right, this is a World Heavyweight Championship match.The bell rings, the lights go down, and the crowd quietens as Raab and Kellar approach each other. Kellar throws a left jab that Raab easily slips. He throws another, and again Raab slips it.
Sato: I'm not sure how smart this is by Kellar. Raab has the stronger strikes.
Kellar backs away from Raab, as the bigger man comes forward and looks to level the Human Dynamite with a series of hard blows. Kellar backs into the corner and covers up against the ropes, taking a few hard hits to the body before the referee intervenes.
Referee: 1...2....3...Raab backs away as Kellar feels at his ribs.
Sato: Told you...Gozen: Raab is undoubtedly the heavier hitter, but Kellar does have the edge in stamina and is the younger man, is he looking to get Raab to tire himself out?Sato: If he is he's in for a long night, Raab will put him on his back long before he gets tired. Especially if he can get his Suplex game going.Kellar comes out of the corner slowly and invites Raab to tie up. Raab accepts and the two find themselves in a collar and elbow. Kellar switches into a side headlock, then transfers to a rear waistlock and drops to the mat, rolling Raab up with a schoolboy. Raab is out before the referee can even start the count but Kellar rolls after this and catches his leg, looking to drop into a kneebar early on. He is stopped by the referee almost immediately when Raab grabs the ropes, and the two men separate again.
Shiozaki: Kellar's known for his meticulous scouting, he knows about that knee, and about Raab's comparative lack of stamina.Sato: But Raab's no amateur. I'll bet you any money he knows about Kellar's surgically repaired spine, and given the power moves Raab has in his arsenal...Gozen: He'll have to catch Kellar first.Kellar doesn't waste any time, rebounding off the ropes and taking Raab down with a chop block to the back of Raab's injured knee. Kellar immediately goes for a standing leg lock, but Raab is having none of it and delivers a stiff kick to Kellar's knee. Raab pulls Kellar up to his feet in a front face lock, and traps his arm. He forces Kellar down to a knee, but Kellar twists out of the hold and turns Raab's arm behind his back in a hammerlock. He returns the earlier favour by forcing the bigger German down to a knee, but Raab pulls him over his shoulder with a snapmare, before going for a Dragon Sleeper which Kellar counters with a kick to the head. Raab backs into one corner and Kellar rolls away. The crowd sound their appreciation.
Shiozaki: Both men trading holds in the early going, neither able to deliver a power move yet.
Kellar approaches the corner and grabs Raab in a Muy Tai clinch, but as he goes to deliver a knee Raab blocks it with both hands. He grabs Kellar's knee and turns him over with a single leg take down, pinning the Human Dynamite straight onto his shoulders.
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Kellar pushes off with both legs to break the pin. Both men get to their feet and Kellar charges. Raab sidesteps a superman punch and grabs Kellar in a rear waist lock. He throws Kellar into a German Suplex, but Kellar rolls through it and lands on his feet. Raab turns and Kellar throws a kick which Raab ducks and establishes another rear waistlock. As he goes to throw Kellar with another German Suplex, Kellar counters out and rolls forward into a Rolling Kneebar, but the two men are too close to the ropes and Raab grabs it before Kellar can properly establish the hold. The referee separates the two and again the crowd applaud.
Sato: WOAH!Shiozaki: Both men have each other perfectly scouted here!!!With both men up, they tie up in the centre again. Kellar transitions to a side headlock, but Raab grabs him by the waist to prevent him taking him to the mat. Kellar backs onto the ropes and Raab pushes him across the ring. Kellar ducks a clothesline and scores with a stiff kick to the side of Raab's ribcage, then grabs him in a front facelock. He takes Raab over with a suplex, then immediately rolls into side control and tries for an armbar, but Raab rolls and pins Kellar on his shoulders forcing him to break the hold before the referee can count.
Gozen: We're starting to see Kellar's gameplan here. He can't go toe-to-toe with Raab power-wise, so he'll be looking to rely on his extensive submission arsenal. Sato: But Raab knows that too, see how he forced Kellar to abandon that armbar.Raab and Kellar tie up again and Kellar goes for a belly to belly takedown, but Raab counters into one of his own. Kellar fights to his feet in the corner but Raab charges at him and drives his shoulder into Kellar's ribcage. He grabs the second rope and rams his shoulder repeatedly into Kellar, driving the air out of his opponent. He throws Kellar across the ring into the opposite corner and goes for another shoulder charge, but Kellar counters with a boot to the face. Kellar gets a half nelson choke locked in, forcing Raab down to a knee, before looking to throw him.
Gozen: Kellarplex!!!Raab elbows his way out of the Kellarplex, transitions to a rear waistlock and blasts Kellar into the mat with a German Suplex.
Sato: Picture perfect German Suplex by the German suplex machine!
Kellar struggles back up as Raab gets another rear waist lock and delivers another German Suplex leaving Kellar sprawled on the mat. Sean bangs his hands on the mat, ordering Kellar to get up.
Shiozaki: Raab has the advantage now, and Kellar needs to dig deep if he's going to come out on top.Kellar pulls himself up in the corner, but Raab grabs him in another rear waist lock. Kellar grabs the top rope to prevent Raab from landing another German Suplex, but Raab keeps pulling away at the Human Dynamite until Kellar loses his grip. German Suplex number three leaves Kellar folded up like an accordion in the centre of the ring.
Sato: This is going to be a long match for Kellar at this rate...Again, Kellar retreats to the corner and Raab goes for another German Suplex. This time, Kellar is able to pull himself, and Raab, closer to the ropes, and he jumps onto the first rope and throws himself backwards. The momentum takes both men over and Kellar pins Raab onto his shoulders.
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Shiozaki: An unorthodox attempt at a pinfall by Kellar there, and it nearly paid off.As Raab goes to stand, Kellar swings his leg hard and smacks him in the side of the head with a stiff kick. The sound of his foot connecting with Raab's skull brings a very audible "ooooh!" sound from the crowd as Raab crumples to the mat.
Gozen: That had to hurt!Kellar hooks Raab's leg.
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Raab kicks out and rolls onto his stomach, but Kellar immediately goes for an Anaconda choke, compressing Raab's neck in the front facelock. Raab uses his free hand to punch his way out of the choke, then converts Kellar's hold into a Northern Lights Suplex, which he bridges.
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Shiozaki: Incredible counter-wrestling by both men. Sato: Yeah, Kellar was looking to choke out Raab, but Raab managed to counter into a Suplex.
Gozen: And before that we saw Kellar counter an attempted German Suplex into a pinfall attempt, these two aren't giving an inch.Raab is up first and goes for another rear waistlock, but Kellar elbows him hard in the head and transitions into a rear waist lock of his own. He drives Raab into the mat with a German Suplex, but maintains the rear waistlock.
Gozen: Looks like Kellar's no slouch when it comes to Suplexes!Raab finds himself driven into the mat by a second German Suplex, but as Kellar lifts him up for the third, Raab counters out of the hold and transitions to rear waistlock, slamming Kellar into the mat with a German Suplex and, like Kellar, maintaining the hold and pulling the Human Dynamite back to his feet for a second.
Sato: But there's a difference between that and being an expert!Raab slams Kellar into the mat with a second German Suplex, then goes for a third, only for Kellar to battle out of the hold. Kellar drops to a knee as Raab retreats onto the ropes. Raab turns and charges across the ring, looking for a spear, but Kellar swings his knee and hits him hard in the face mid-charge bringing a very audible "OW!" from the crowd and all three commentators.
Gozen: You do NOT want to be on the receiving end of that.Dazed, Raab staggers back onto the ropes, and Kellar follows up with a running lariat to send Raab to the outside. Kellar drops onto his knees for a second, then struggles over the middle rope and steps out onto the outside.
Shiozaki: Looks like we're going outside then!!Kellar grabs Raab by the mask and pulls him to his feet, driving his head into the ring apron before throwing him into the ring steps, much to the irritation of the referee.
Shiozaki: Well we heard Kellar say he'd take any and every advantage in this match, that could be what we're seeing here.With Raab now dazed from the repeated head impacts, Kellar climbs up onto the ring apron and scouts him. He makes a cutthroat gesture and slaps his knee.
Gozen: No! Surely not!!!
As Raab struggles up to his feet, Kellar runs along the apron and leaps, smashing Raab hard in the back of the head with a flying variant of the Kellar Klash. The impact sends Raab flying back and he lands hard onto the steel steps, leaving him sprawled across them. Kellar lands hard on his back as the crowd roar.
Sato: KELLAR KLAAAASH!!!Kellar lies flat on the outside, the wind taken out of him by the number of Suplexes and the fall from the apron, while Raab slowly slides off the steps lies on the floor seemingly completely unconscious. Sean slams his hands on the ring apron as the crowd clap along, all sounding their appreciation for both competitors.
Shiozaki: This is an incredible match, more than worthy of being called the main event!Kellar pulls himself up using the barricade and grabs Raab, rolling him back into the ring. Kellar rolls in after him and covers.
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Raab throws his shoulder off the mat to a massive roar from the crowd. Kellar just stares towards the camera in utter disbelief. He turns to the referee and holds up three fingers.
Sato: Raab just kicked out of the Kellar Klash!!!Gozen: That move took a lot out of Kellar too, and I guess he took a little too long to go for the pin!!!Sato: Give Raab some credit, he just got kicked in the head... TWICE and he's still going!!!Shiozaki: Well, either way, the match continues, and I don't think these fans would have it any other way!!!Indeed not, for the crowd are now in full voice as Raab pulls himself in the corner and Kellar moves towards him. He goes for an elbow strike but Raab pushes him out of the corner and takes Kellar to the mat with a Lou Thesz press. He delivers a few right hands to Kellar, then rebounds off the ropes and scores with a hard elbow drop. Kellar writhes on the mat as Raab, wasting no time, grabs Kellar's legs and turns him over into a crossface chickenwing. Kellar roars on the mat as Raab tightens the hold.
Shiozaki: Change of tactic from Raab, he's going for a submission victory.Gozen: Against Kellar? That's a mistake!!!Shiozaki: But look at the areas this hold targets, the head, the neck and the shoulders, all of which Raab has been targeting with those suplexes!!!
Kellar struggles in the hold as the referee checks on him. Sean tries to encourage his trainee as the crowd roar, anticipating a submission.
Sato: This is it, we're going to have a new champion!!!Kellar somehow pushes up off the mat and rolls over, trying to pin Raab onto his shoulders, but Raab simply rolls through it and Kellar finds himself back in the hold.
Sato: Kellar just cannot get out of this hold!!!!Kellar cannot break the hold, but the roll has brought him closer to the ropes. With his arms trapped, he is forced to twist and turn on his stomach until eventually he manages to get his foot under the bottom rope. The referee sees that he has reached the edge of the ring and forces Raab to break the hold.
Shiozaki: Very nearly a new champion, but Kellar manages to hold on!!! As Kellar struggles back up to his feet, Raab lunges at him with a Superkick, but Kellar ducks under it and takes Raab out by grabbing his standing leg. The modified (and messy) double leg takedown leaves both men on the mat, but Kellar immediately transfers into side control and goes for the Kellar Klutch. When Raab rolls onto all fours to prevent it, Kellar takes rear mount and begins raining down fist after fist after fist to both sides of Raab's head. Raab collapses onto the mat and Kellar rolls him over and starts delivering hammer fists to his opponent's face.
Sato: STOP HIM!!!The referee pulls Kellar off of Raab and Kellar nods, raising his open palms. The camera pans in on Raab whose mask is now starting to turn red just above his eye. Clearly Kellar has cut him.
Gozen: And again we see Kellar taking every advantage.Sato: It's disgusting!!Shiozaki: Kellar needs to watch himself here, this is not MMA. The referee using his discretion this time, but grounded strikes to the face are a fast route to a disqualification.Kellar retreats to his corner as the referee checks on Raab, who signals that he's fine to continue by pushing the referee to one side and standing up. He glares across the ring at Kellar, who glares back at him. Raab raises his hands into a guard position, as does Kellar.
Gozen: What were you saying Shiozaki?Both men approach each other and Kellar lands a series of left jabs to the cut above Raab's eye, then a right hook. Raab slips the hook and uppercuts Kellar in the gut four times, leaving the Human Dynamite gasping for air. Raab then grabs him by the shoulder and drives his knee into Kellar's face. Kellar goes down on all fours but Raab pulls him up and delivers another knee, sending him back down. He drags Kellar up again and whips him across the ring. He goes for a clothesline but Kellar ducks it and as Raab turns Kellar gets him in a Muy Thai clinch, pushes him back into the corner, and delivers a series of stiff knee strikes to Raab's face. Raab counters out and throws Kellar into the corner, delivering a series of strikes to the face, before Kellar reverses that and goes back to the Muy Thai clinch and starts slamming knees into Raab's head again. The crowd are on their feet, roaring with delight as both men beat seven bells out of each other.
Shiozaki: Neither man willing to give an inch here.Eventually, the referee intervenes, this time warning both men to cut it out as they are against the ropes. Raab has the advantage this time, so he backs away. Kellar staggers out of the corner, his face a beautiful shade of blue and black, and Raab sets up and finally delivers the Superkick that started the affray off. Kellar flies back into the corner, his head bounces off the turnbuckle, and he slumps to the mat. Raab goes for the cover as Sean grabs the back of his head in disbelief.
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Sato: He's done it!!!!Gozen: NO!!! LOOK!!!As the referee hits the mat for the third time, he realises that, whether by deliberation or accident, Kellar has his foot under the ropes. He shakes his head and points Raab towards the trailing leg. Raab grabs it and pulls it away, but Kellar throws his shoulder up before the referee can even count the one.
Sato: Lucky Kellar!!!Gozen: Sometimes you need a bit of luck in this game!Raab rolls off the pin, frustrated, as the blue and white of his mask is now stained crimson. He pulls Kellar up to his feet, grabs him in a rear waist lock, and throws him across the ring with a release German Suplex. Kellar bounces off his shoulders and lands on his stomach, lying completely flat.
Sato: Raab's power advantage really starting to show here... Kellar just has no answer for it!Kellar pushes himself up with his hands as Raab approaches and grabs him by the leg, looking for the Ice Lock. But Kellar pushes up onto his other leg and counters into a rolling kneebar. This time Kellar grapevines the leg perfectly, and locks the hold in. Sean cheers and bangs on the mat as Kellar tightens the hold.
Gozen: You were saying? How much use is that power going to be if he can't use that leg??!!!Raab writhes on the mat and tries to kick Kellar off, but Kellar is perfectly positioned and Raab cannot connect well enough to break the hold. Kellar twists and contorts Raab's knee as the German howls on the mat. Kellar refuses to break the hold though, and tightens it more.
Shiozaki: We've seen these two trade blows, but when it came to power Gozen had the advantage. Now, however, Kellar is in his element.
Sato: Raab's no slouch when it comes to submission moves.Gozen: Yes, but Kellar is an expert. This is what he does best. Some would say better than anyone!Raab reaches out to try and grab the rope, but is too far away. He rolls into a seating position, or something approximating one at least, and pushes himself along with his arms, trying to get to the ropes.
Sato: Raab is getting closer!!! Just a little more...As Raab gets within fingertips of the ropes Kellar stands and painfully drags him back to the centre of the ring, before dropping back down into the kneebar.
Sato: DAMN IT!!!!Kellar continues to put pressure on Raab's knee.
Kellar: SUBMIT!!! SUBMIT YOU STUBBORN GERMAN F--K!!!!
Shiozaki: Kellar getting frustrated here but looks like Raab just isn't going to tap out!!!Raab bridges up again and reaches out for the ropes, but they are just beyond his reach. He raises his hand as though he's going to tap.
Gozen: This is it!!! Raab drops his hand back to the mat, and with a last burst of strength that takes Kellar by surprise he launches himself, and Kellar, into a roll. The roll takes them close enough to the ropes for Raab to finally grab them and, after exhausting every single second of the five count, Kellar finally breaks the hold. He buries his head in his hands, then slams his fist on the mat and roars.
Shiozaki: Kellar cannot believe it! He was sure he had it!!!Kellar rolls onto Raab and reigns down more hammer fists, before pulling the German back to the centre of the ring by his leg. As Kellar goes to re-establish the kneebar, Raab counters with his free leg and pushes Kellar back onto the ropes. Kellar rebounds and, despite the injury to his leg Raab is able to plant Kellar into the mat with a hard spinebuster. Kellar lies sprawled on the mat and Raab collapses down too. The referee checks both men and, after encouraging them both to get up, starts the 10 count.
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Shiozaki: As if there was any doubt, these are two of the very best in the world here... Fighting for the chance to become the World Heavyweight Champion.Both men approach and Kellar throws a right hand. Raab staggers a little, then responds with a right of his own which rocks Kellar. Then Kellar throws another right, then Raab, then Kellar, then Raab.
Gozen: Neither man has anything left to give here!Sato: But one of them has got to find something a little extra to finish this match and walk away with the title!Eventually Raab throws a haymaker which sends Kellar back into the corner. Still hobbling, Raab approaches and, after a few more hands, lifts Kellar up onto the top turnbuckle. Raab then climbs the ropes himself and grabs Kellar in a front face lock, apparently looking for a superplex.
Gozen: Superplex incoming!!!Sato: Will this be enough to finish Kellar off?Kellar, using his free arm, swings a number of hooks to Raab's body; hitting harder and harder until Raab is forced to break the hold. Kellar thumps his opponent hard with an elbow strike to the eye, then pushes Raab down to the mat and slumps on the top rope. Sean screams at him to get down.
Gozen: Kellar is not a high flyer... he needs to get off the ropes!!! Kellar pushes up until he is standing on the second rope, he looks around at the arena, then down at Raab, who is fighting back up to his feet. Sean shakes his head and begs Kellar not to try it, but Kellar raises his fist in the air.
Sato: Kellar's well known for disliking high flying wrestling, but it looks like he's desperate enough to try it!As Raab stands and turns, Kellar jumps, looking for a diving Superman Punch, but Raab catches him by the throat.
Sato: And it's backfired!!!!Kellar struggles in the grip and throws some hands at Raab's face, but it is all for nought as Raab lifts him into the air and slams him into the mat with a chokeslam powerbomb.
Sato: ICEINATOR!!!! THIS ONE IS OVER!!!!Kellar slumps on the mat as Raab struggles over and covers him.
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Kellar throws his shoulder of the mat mere milliseconds from the referee's hand hitting the mat. He rolls onto his stomach as the camera zooms in on the look of sheer disbelief on Raab's face. Well, as much as you can see through the mask, his eyes tell the whole story!
Sato: How??!! How is Kellar still in this fight?Gozen: The match continues!!!Kellar is down, feeling the effects of the Iceinator and the punishment he has taken during the match. Raab, still a mess from the ground strikes, cannot believe that the Human Dynamite is still in the bout. He pulls Kellar up and signals for The Ice Storm, but as he goes to apply the 3/4 face lock Kellar kicks him hard in the back of his injured leg. The impact sends Raab down to a knee and Kellar immediately grabs his arm, bends it at the elbow, puts his other arm arm through the loop to grab his wrist and looks to get his now-locked arm down against Raab's neck...
Sato: KELLAR KLUTCH!!!!!Shiozaki: The unbreakable hold!!! No one has ever escaped this!!!
Gozen: It's not locked in yet!!!!Raab glares up at Kellar, his eyes wide as Kellar forces his arm down and tries to take Raab to the mat to finish applying the hold.
Kellar keeps forcing himself down as Raab tries to get up to his feet and break out of the wristlock. Raab gets up to his feet, but as he does Kellar puts his leg behind Raab's legs and throws him down with a modified Judo throw, maintaining the hold. As the Iceman hits the mat, Kellar is able to finally press his arm against Raab's neck, completing the Kellar Klutch.
Sato: It's on!!!Shiozaki: Will Raab be the first man to escape the Kellar Klutch?Raab reaches out towards the ropes, but his eyes are slowly starting to close as Kellar tightens the choke. Raab tries to roll out of it, but Kellar rolls with him, the hold still firmly applied.
Gozen: Raab is fading...Raab arm drops to his side, and the referee goes to check on him. He taps Raab a few times, and Raab, with one last show of defiance throws himself upright into a seated position and reaches out for the ropes. When he can't reach them, he uses his free hand to punch Kellar in the face, but still Kellar will not let go.
Sato: How is Raab still conscious?!!!The punches land, but every strike gets softer and softer. Eventually Raab's arm drops again. A few seconds pass and he throws a cursory strike, but the strike has no power behind it and his arm drops again. This time, it doesn't come back up. The referee checks on Raab and calls for the bell, prompting Kellar to finally release his signature - and still unbroken - submission hold.
Mako: <Ladies and Gentlemen... Konrad Raab is unable to continue. Therefore your winner, by technical submission... and NEW GPC Heavyweight Champion of the World... The Human Dynamite... JON KELLAR>Kellar rolls away, ending up face up on the mat with his head buried in his hands. Sean rolls into the ring and grabs him and kisses him enthusiastically on the forehead. Kellar hugs him back as Sean helps him to his feet and the referee hands the GPC World Heavyweight Championship belt to Kellar.
Shiozaki: It's been a long road back to the top for Jon Kellar, almost 10 years since he could call himself World Champion, but he's done it here tonight.
Gozen: And what a match to win it in! Both men gave it everything they had. This was a match truly worthy of being a main event!The crowd are on their feet applauding both men as Kellar slings the belt over his shoulder and holds his arm up. He is visibly overcome with emotion as he celebrates with his new World Championship.
Raab, meanwhile, has regained consciousness. Kellar sees this and walks over, offering a hand to pull him back to his feet. Raab refuses the hand, pulling himself to his feet under his own power, then extends his hand. Both men shake hands and embrace, congratulating each other on a well fought bout.
Sato: Tremendous sportsmanship by both men here...The two men separate and as they do, Raab looks at Kellar and taps the belt on his shoulder as if to say "I'll be back for this". Kellar nods, and with a final raise of his arm, Raab respectfully leaves the ring.
Shiozaki: I think Raab just told Kellar that this isn't over!Gozen: Bring it on, I'd love to see these two go at it again!As Raab heads back up the ramp, Kellar slides the belt off his shoulder and into his hands. As he stares at the belt, from the crowd emerge Nathaniel Davis and Nate Williams, Kellar's partners in Underground Zero and long time GZW2K1 colleagues. They both roll into the ring and both embrace Kellar in congratulations, much to the delight of the crowd.
Gozen: Kellar's friends here to celebrate his return to the top! Kellar is barely able to stand but his friends keep him upright as two more people approach the ring steps. One is Kellar's niece, "Silver" Sophia Wilson, and on her shoulder is Kellar's 3 year old daughter Melissa. She helps Melissa into the ring and she runs towards her father, who drops down to a knee and catches her in a hug. The crowd cheer as Kellar holds her close and streamers start raining down on the ring.
Sato: Quite the celebration here!Kellar puts Melissa up onto his shoulder and stands, as his friends surround him and lift him up onto their shoulders. With one arm he supports Melissa, with the other he holds the belt aloft in celebration. The camera comes in closer and we see Kellar smiling, and tears running down his cheeks as his friends bounce him up and down, cheering. Streamers continue to reign down until they are all covered in coloured paper.
Shiozaki: It looks like the celebrations are just beginning for Jon Kellar here... but I'm afraid that's all we have time for. We hope you've enjoyed the show tonight, and we hope to see you soon!Winner: Jon Kellar (NEW CHAMPION) (38:11)
