THE F'N EDGE: EPISODE 10

As the intro graphics fade away, we once again join our hosts seated behind their desk, which is totally not a rip-off of Sports Center.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Welcome to The F’n Edge everyone. I’m your host, James Edgebrook…

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: …and I’m the only reason any of you motherfuckers are bothering to watch, Julius motherfucking Fairweather!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: This week we’ll be taking a look back at the most recent episodes of Fallout and Proving Ground, as well as gearing up for Fallout’s Public Execution Pay-Per-View and Proving Ground’s last episode before Disputed Territory. There’s a lot going on in the world of Project: Honor right now, including my co-hosts recent return to the green brand. Speaking of that, I just have to know, how did it feel to beat the holy hell out of Arik Holt?

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Have you ever enjoyed the tastiest meal of your life, partook in some of the finest herb, all while being pleasured by a dozen of the most beautiful ladies in the world?

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Well…

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Don’t lie, motherfucker! Of course, you haven’t! But if you could just imagine how great that would be, take a cue from Advanced Mathematics and multiply that shit by ten!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: That sounds more satisfying than going to a Weird Al concert while on LSD. And speaking of my college years…

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Shut the fuck up, Jimmy! I was trying to segway into a spot from one of tonight’s sponsors! Let’s take a look before we jump into this week’s Elite Ten!



JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Those numbers don’t lie! And speaking of numbers that don’t lie, it’s time for this week’s Elite Ten!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Before we get into this week’s list, I’d like to send out some honorable mentions to Brandon Hendrix and Tate Selby. They exited our top ten this week after a pair of losing efforts, but I’m sure we’ll see both of them back in the running soon enough.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Let’s give a little love to Cadillac Jackson and TJ Thompson while we’re at it. Those motherfuckers keep getting the tag team wins to put them right on the edge of our list!


JAMES EDGEBROOK: Liz Karlson and Michael Bishop are new to the list this week with a shot at the tag team titles on the horizon! If Bishop and Liz continue to impress in the tag division, we could be looking at new champs in just a week’s time. With their rise, along with the recent success of Cadillac and TJ, along with the return of my co-host and Slade Castle, it seems as if The Phantom Troupe have no shortage of challengers!


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Speaking of tag team shenanigans, Proving Ground’s tag team main event meant losses for a few of the regular faces in our Elite Ten. Casanova is the first of those to take a hit as he drops a couple of spots to number nine. Losing the Warrior Rising Title and coming up short in the blue brand’s main event has damaged this freaky motherfucker’s stock a little bit, but something tells me that this sick puppy ain’t gonna allow himself to fall much further.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: His partner in last week’s main event drops a couple of spots as well, but I doubt if that hurts any worse than being slammed on top of a flaming production cart. Giovanni is still the Warrior Rising Champion and I can think of a few challengers he’ll be facing sooner rather than later. It will be interesting to see if Giovanni can cement his place as both a champion and as a member of our Elite Ten.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Just like Cas and Gio, Emmy’s team came up short on Proving Ground and it was The Platinum Standard who took the fall. Her recent successes keep her from falling further, and we can only hope her recent losses are just a setback and not a sign of things to come. If I was a betting man, and I am, I’d put money on seeing Emmy back in the top five before long.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: By scoring the winning fall in Proving Ground’s main event that included five members of our list, Swindle Shelldrake debuts in the Elite Ten at an impressive number six spot! His recent performances have turned a lot of heads, and with a determination to win his first taste of gold in Project: Honor, this could turn out to be the first week of an impressive run on our list.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: The Gatekeeper Champion kicks off our top five after a huge win last week. He may have Yuriko Toyama breathing down his neck right now, but this motherfucker has gone on an impressive run of title defenses. I’d be surprised to see him drop the gold now, but I’d be even more surprised to see our top ten without his name included.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: The Ascended Prime Champion drops one spot this week as he was not in official competition, but at least we all know he’s alive and well! That may not sit well with Mark Hunter, who had set his beady eyes on Havoc’s title, because now he’ll have to earn it if he wants to claim it as his own! That’s certain to be one hell of a match at Public Execution!


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: The Ascended Prime Champion wasn’t the only title holder to drop down by one spot this week. He may not have been involved in the finish of the match, but Arata’s partner took the fall and that was enough to hurt his standing. It was bad enough when Arata had Swindle breathing down his neck, but now it looks like MYOJIN has gotten tangled up in their mess as well. If either of them get a title shot, Arata could have a hell of a time holding onto that gold.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: Speaking of The Shining Star, they have reached the second spot in our Elite Ten, not only setting records left and right, but also for being on the winning team of Proving Ground’s most recent main event. If they didn’t hate each other so much, MYOJIN should probably give Swindle Shelldrake a thank you for helping to propel them even higher on our list.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Last but not least, Backdoor Billy stays at the number one spot after a huge main event win over Jason Long and Tate Selby. That was one hell of a match against some stiff competition, but the Legacy champ came out on top. It’s almost like Billy has backed up that big ol’ trunk and parked it in our number one spot. Maybe Brandon Hendrix will be the one to knock her down a little bit, but then again, maybe not.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: That does it for this week’s Elite Ten, but with Public Execution just days away, who knows what our list might look like next time? Don’t go away, because we’ll be right back with this week’s Medals of Honor!



JAMES EDGEBROOK: Welcome back! Before we get into this week’s upcoming shows, we need to hand out our Medals of Honor!



JAMES EDGEBROOK: Billy Bennett’s efforts continue to catch our eyes here at The F’n Edge, especially when she had such a huge challenge against up-and-comer Tate Selby and the returning Jason Long. We also can’t overlook Henry Lee Hyde’s recent performances when the time comes to defend his championship. There’s no doubt both competitors have been giving us entertaining promo material on a regular basis.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Over on Proving Ground, Swindle Shelldrake brought the motherfucking fire. He was in a match with multiple champions and Elite Ten competitors, but he stepped it up to compete with all of them. Tag Team situations don’t always bring out the most competitive fire, but his tag team partner, MYOJIN, was on point this week as well.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Motherfucking Mark Hunter…man, I just don’t get what Indy sees in that guy. Still, the fans seemed to like seeing him run his cocky little mouth until Havoc returned from a watery grave to shut him up.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Many of last week’s segments caught the eyes of our fans, and there was something special about the backstage meeting between Betsy Gallagher and Lexi Gold. Were we seeing the beginning of an alliance or a friendly rivalry? This is a situation we should definitely be keeping tabs on.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Once upon a time, I considered Savannah to be the little sister I never had, but lately she’s made some choices that make me want to slap the ever-living shit out of her. Now, maybe she’s finally gonna realize how goddamn dumb she’s been. No matter what happens, her ongoing issues with the Holt Family Tree is everyone’s favorite feud this week.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: While Proving Ground continues to be highlighted by this three-way feud that’s developed between Swindle Shelldrake and his two primary targets, Arata Asakura and MYOJIN. The Kraken has gold in his sights, but recent events may have The Gaijin Killer and The Shining Star at each other’s throats as much as they are at Swindle’s.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: And speaking of that three-way feud, this week’s best spot saw Swindle sending Arata and MYOJIN off the top turnbuckle and through the ringside announce table, just moments before he captured the win for his team.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: And the runner up goes to poor Tate Selby and the repeated trauma his face endured during Fallout’s main event. I’m surprised that motherfucker didn’t come out of Fallout looking like Joseph Merrick.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Joe Merrick? Is that a new independent wrestler?

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: What? He’s the motherfucking Elephant Man! Read a book, motherfucker!


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: This week’s best moment was pretty easy to figure out. Lil’ Petey dropped the bombshell of all bombshells at the end of Fallout, and it’s safe to say that Project: Honor may never be the same. I’m just glad I was able to get my shots in on that creepy little psychopath when I did, cause Arik…I mean Andrew’s days are numbered now.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: There was nothing that could top that revelation, but at least one moment from Proving Ground came close. Giovanni rescuing his friend from The SYSTEM and The ESTABLISHMENT by using a production cart as a getaway vehicle was definitely memorable. Almost as memorable and the Warrior Rising Champion later being slammed onto that same cart when it was engulfed in flames.


JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Fallout’s match of the week was a clear-cut winner with the main event taking all the votes. Tate Selby proved he can hang in the main event scene, Jason Long returned with a vengeance, and Billy Bennett continued to come out on top.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Meanwhile, the votes on Proving Ground were a bit all over the place. The headliner between Johnny Levy and Tara Fenix certainly proved to be an intriguing contest, while the continued tag team success of Cadillac Jackson and TJ Thompson was a favorite among many fans as well.


JAMES EDGEBROOK: Finally we come to this week’s Medal of Honor for overall best superstar performance. And Julius, you know I love you, but I can’t wait to see Pulp Fiction II.

Suddenly, Julius reaches over the desk and slaps James Edgebrook on the jaw.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Keep my name outta your motherfucking mouth!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Ahem…alright…so we’re giving out a superstar for best award…I mean…an award for best superstar…and that award goes to “The Kraken” Swindle Shelldrake for securing the winning fall in Proving Ground’s main event amongst a collection of champions and top contenders.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: And coming up in second place is a tie between that slimy little bastard, Mark Hunter, and the man who had a breakout performance, Tate Selby. Congratulations, motherfuckers!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: And that’s it for this week’s Medals of Honor. Don’t go anywhere, because we’ll be right back with our predictions for Proving Ground: Death and Taxes and Fallout’s Public Execution!




JAMES EDGEBROOK: Before we reveal our predictions for this week, both Julius and I had only 5 correct predictions for the previous shows. That means there was no change in the standings as Julius continues to lead by 1 point. Say…what does the person with the most points get at the end of the season anyway?

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: I don’t know, but the loser won’t get his ass beaten by me if he knows his place!

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Fair enough.

Single Match
DECLAN O'CONNOR VS. SERRANO POBLANO

JAMES EDGEBROOK: I have to admit, I don’t know much about Declan O’Connor as we head into this week’s show. With that in mind, I’m giving the edge to Serrano Poblano. The Sultan of Spice has been on a losing streak as of late, but I’m sure this is the week where he turns things around!

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: To hell with that! Being on fatboy’s bandwagon has cost me enough points already. I don’t know who Declan O’Connor is either, but I know Serrano will welcome him to the company by getting knocked flat on his back.

Single Match
BENJAMIN BROADWATER VS. STELLA JADE

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Benjamin Broadwater is technically a member of the Fallout roster, but with no spot for him on their Pay-Per-View, he’s coming to visit Proving Ground this week. Those Fallout people tend to be scary, so I’m going with Mr. Broadwater.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Nah. Stella was looking damn good in her tag team match last week and it turned out she wasn’t the weak link everyone expected her to be. I think that girl’s got what it takes, so I’m picking her over Benny Wetbottoms this week.

Tag Team Match
GIOVANNI AND JOHNNY LEVY VS. THE STATUS QUO

JAMES EDGEBROOK: It seems like things will come to a head this week as Johnny Levy and Giovanni face off against Indy Darling’s hired thugs. I can’t imagine Indy allowing Mr. Levy a clear victory anytime soon, so I’m going with The SYSTEM and The ESTABLISHMENT.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Motherfucker, are you outta your damn mind? Indy didn’t hire those jacked-up motherfuckers any more than I did! I don’t know what in the blue hell is going on, but I smell a rat. Either Percival Burque has been sleeping in the studio again, or something’s up. I’m saying this one is a no-contest due to motherfucking shenanigans!

Non-Title Match
JAMES RAYMOND VS. JOHN BLADE

JAMES EDGEBROOK: As impressive as James Raymond was in his debut last week, he’s not a three-time champion. Even with his title not on the line, I’m picking John Blade to take Raymond to the school of Thuganomics.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: How can a title that’s available to Anyone, Anywhere, at Anytime not be on the line? Whatever. My momma told me to never trust a man with two first names, but I’m still going with Raymond cause that motherfucker’s got skills.

Tag Team Match
DIANA AND MIKEY HERO vs. DOUGLAS CRANE AND SILAS ISAAC NABERIUS

JAMES EDGEBROOK: This is a very interesting contest. We know how dangerous Douglas Crane can be and SIN was just as unpredictable in his own Proving Ground debut. I think those two psychos will simply dominate their opponents.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Haven’t you been paying attention, Jimmy? That Mikey kid is one underdog that no one should overlook. He won his four way match last week and even earned himself a title shot at Spring Break. Not only that, but the lovely Diana has been showing some renewed motivation lately. I don’t think the nutjobs can coexist long enough to beat Mikey and Diana.

No Holds Barred Match
OFFICER GREYFIELD vs. SHOOTER LANDELL

JAMES EDGEBROOK: With their last meeting ending in a draw, Indy Darling has thrown out the rulebook for this rematch. That’s just the kind of environment Officer Greyfield can thrive in, so I’m picking him to win with some assistance from his nightstick.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Well, I picked Shooter to win last time and I’m picking him again. He’s gonna suplex Greyfield inside out and walk away with the clear victory this time.

Tag Team Match
CADILLAC JACKSON AND TJ THOMPSON vs. BETSY GALLAGHER AND LEXI GOLD

JAMES EDGEBROOK: For me, this is the most intriguing and competitive match on the card. Cadillac and TJ have been on an absolute tear lately, but we all know there’s something brewing between Betsy and Lexi. I think those two women are on the verge of forming a formidable team.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Well, you’re wrong, Jimmy. Those two ladies may be all kinds of fine, but everyone knows when you put two women in a locker room together, all hell’s gonna break loose. I think we saw the start of a feud, not a team. Plus, Caddy and TJ are on a roll and it’s not gonna end this week. One more for Jackson and Thompson on their way to a tag team title shot!

Singles Match
CASANOVA ENGLISH vs. EMMANUELLE

JAMES EDGEBROOK: This match could be a main event anywhere in the world. It’s another one that’s tough to call, but I think I have it figured out. Both competitors have had a rough couple of weeks and something tells me that Casanova will have more drive to bring his bad luck to an end. In a battle of the two greatest Warrior Rising Champions of all time, I’m picking English to win.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: I’m predicting this to be the match of the week as far as Proving Ground is concerned, but I don’t agree with your prediction at all. Emmanuelle has already proven herself to be one of the best while Casanova is still climbing that ladder. I think The Platinum Standard has too many tricks up her sleeve for that little grinning arsonist.

Single Match
ARATA ASAKURA (c) vs. TARA FENIX

JAMES EDGEBROOK: And then we come to the main event of the evening as Tara Fenix finally cashes in the title opportunity she’s had since winning The Clive Darling Memorial Tournament. A competitor at Tara’s level doesn’t waste an opportunity like this. She must have a good reason for calling her shot, so I’m saying that Tara becomes the new Grand Champion this week.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: That’s a good point, and it’s safe to say Arata’s been worn down from his recent battles with Emmanuelle, Swindle, Douglas Crane, Mikey Hero, and others. Still, I just can’t bet against The Gaijin Killer. Right now he’s the definition of what it means to be a champion on Proving Ground, and no amount of desire or experience is gonna dethrone him.

Singles Match
ZERO vs. CAL CULUS w/ TRIG O'NOMETRY

JAMES EDGEBROOK: And then it’s on to our Pay-Per-View as the newcomer named Zero takes on Cal Culus in the opening contest. Tell me, Julius, what happens when someone named Zero goes against Cal Culus with the added addition of Trig O’Nometry at ringside?

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: I don’t do math, motherfucker.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Anything times Zero still equals Zero, which is why I’m choosing Zero.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Save the motherfucking math problems for Cal and Trig. But yeah, I’m picking Zero too.

"The Billy Challenge"
BILLY BENNETT vs. BRANDON HENDRIX

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Billy Bennett wants to be a fighting champion, and as such she issued an open challenge that Brandon Hendrix was quick to answer. If Brandon can beat Billy in this match, he will earn himself an automatic rematch against Billy for the Legacy Championship. That’s a lot of pressure for Hendrix, and I don’t think he’s up for the challenge. Billy knows exactly what she’s doing here, and she’s going to prove it by winning the match.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Maybe. Maybe not. Hendrix has been on a roll lately and he’s striking while the iron is hot. I think that crafty motherfucker will find a way to win and the main event for Disputed Territory will officially be set in stone with our next Legacy Title Match.

"In Honor of Blah Blah Blah Day"
Duct Tape Match
Competitors must duct tape both of their opponents mouths shut
EARL BOYDE vs. ANDREI SOKOLOV vs. LATOYA HIXX

JAMES EDGEBROOK: I’ve never seen a match quite like this one. It’s hard to predict what might happen, but after his impressive win during Spring Break, I’m going with Earl Boyde in this one.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Makes sense, but we’re not quite on the same motherfucking page. Andrei Sokolov has been pretty impressive so far and I think he shuts up Boyde and Hixx to earn the big win here.

GATEKEEPER CHAMPIONSHIP
Singles Match
HENRY LEE HYDE (C) vs. YURIKO TOYAMA

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Yuriko Toyama was Henry Lee Hyde’s stiffest competition in the most recent Gatekeeper Title match, earning her another shot at the Pay-Per-View. I don’t think Yuriko will let this opportunity go to waste as she becomes the new champion.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Despite all the good shit on this card, I might be looking forward to this one more than the rest. I do think Yuriko has been impressive, but not nearly as impressive as Henry Lee Hyde. That motherfucker is on a roll and he turns it up for every title defense. HLH is gonna retain at Public Execution.

PROJECT: HONOR TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Falls Count Anywhere Elimination Tag Team Match
PHANTOM TROUPE (C) vs. BFG DIVISION

JAMES EDGEBROOK: I’ve made the mistake of betting against The Phantom Troupe before, but so far they have turned out to be credible tag team champions. I know we give BFG a lot of hype on this show, but the buck stops here. Phantom Troupe has too much to prove and they’re not ready to drop those belts just yet.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: You know who’s really gonna win this motherfucking match? Me and Slade Castle. You can bet your ass we want our tag titles back, so whichever team wins is gonna end up losing in the long run. As much as I’d like it to be PT so we could get a little payback, I’d be very interested in throwing down with the BFG Division. I’m going with Karlson and Bishop, just so me and Castle have someone new to beat up.

Singles Match
TATE SELBY vs. JASON LONG

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Then we have a grudge match stemming from last week’s Triple Threat with Billy Bennett. I expect this to be the most hard hitting and intense battle on the Pay-Per-View. So far, Tate Selby has proven that he can hang with the best, and that includes Jason Long. Tate Selby takes the minor upset here, setting himself up for a title shot in the future.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: You know I don’t bet against Jason Long very often, and I don’t think I’ll start now. The man is on a mission to spread violence and bloodshed and that’s exactly what he’s gonna do. Sure, Tate Selby is tough, but Jason Long is a legend in the making.

PLAYHOUSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Playhouse Match
MISTER WRIGHT (C) vs. ALYSSA GRACE

JAMES EDGEBROOK: Oh boy…this match. I don’t know what to expect out of a Playhouse Match but if it’s coming from the mind of Mr. Wright, it could be anything. How do you bet against someone in their own environment? I think Mr. Wright retains here. I just hope neither of them are permanently maimed.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: I’ll be honest, Jimmy. I don’t know what to think either. That being said, Alyssa Grace is one tough motherfucker, and if anyone can outplay Mr. Wright at his own game, it’s her. It might be an upset, but I’m gonna pick Alyssa as the new Playhouse Champion.

HEADLINER
LIL PETEY vs. ANDREW HOLT

JAMES EDGEBROOK: If that last match was difficult to choose, this one is twice as bad. We’re looking at Lil’ Petey’s final match against a man who has every reason to want Petey’s head on a platter. Andrew’s entire scheme was blown apart by Petey’s interference, from the revelation of our new Project: Honor owners right up until the end of last week’s Fallout. Andrew will be out for blood, and I just don’t know how someone as happy-go-lucky as Lil’ Petey can survive that. It pains me, but I’m going with Andrew here.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Nah, motherfucker, you’re wrong. This is Petey’s last match, and he may be a lot of flash and showboating, but he still knows how to handle himself. It’s not gonna be easy. In fact, it’s gonna be downright brutal, but I ain’t betting against my favorite Motherfucker. Lil’ Petey’s gonna put that bitch out of his misery once and for all.

MAIN EVENT
ASCENDED PRIME CHAMPIONSHIP
Hell in a Cell
HAVOC (C) vs. MARK HUNTER

JAMES EDGEBROOK: And finally we come to our main event. I’m a little surprised that this wasn’t voted as feud of the week after what we saw during Spring Break and the previous episodes of Fallout and Proving Ground. Mark Hunter and Havoc are on a collision course and I just can’t wait to see it. In the end, I’m giving the slight edge to Havoc. He recently became the longest reigning Ascended Prime Champion in history, and dropping the belt to Mark Hunter cannot be an option for him now.

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: It may not be an option, but he also may not be able to prevent it. I may not like the creepy little bastard, but Hunter is one of the greatest Grand Champions of all time. Now he has the chance to be the first person to hold both the Grand and Prime Titles? You’d better believe he’ll stop at nothing to make that happen. Plus, he has a history of winning Hell in a Cell Matches. Sorry Havoc, but I think your time is up.

JAMES EDGEBROOK: And there you have it! No matter what happens, Proving Ground and Public Execution promise to be amazing shows! Julius and I hope to see you all there! In the meantime,…

JULIUS FAIRWEATHER: Be cool or be gone, motherfuckers!