πΊ CENTRAL STATES WRESTLING
GRAND TOUR OF EUROPE – GERMANY
Presented in partnership with IPW
Location: Germany
Broadcast: FS1 • Fox One • G1 Sports
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π―οΈ OPENING VIDEO PACKAGE
Historic footage of:
• The Central States Heritage Championship defended across borders
• Old European halls and packed German crowds
• Den Scarraman bleeding in IPW rings
• Draemur crowned in fog
• Oba Femi dragged into darkness
• Ashley Barnes calling out Darkside
Shawn Michaels (voiceover):
“This isn’t about where we come from…
It’s about what we represent.”
ποΈ OPENING SEGMENT — SHAWN MICHAELS ADDRESSES EUROPE
[Camera opens LIVE.]
European crowd shots. CSW banners hang alongside European flags.
Vic Joseph:
“Welcome to Central States Wrestling — and for the first time in a long time… we are LIVE from Europe!”
Byron Saxton:
“This is history for CSW.”
Big E:
“Our boss is coming out. Shawn Michaels don’t travel unless it matters. Trust me.”
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Shawn Michaels’ Music Hits
The crowd erupts.
Shawn Michaels steps onto the stage, soaking it in. He smiles, nods, then walks to the ring with purpose.
He grabs a microphone.
Shawn Michaels:
“Alright… let’s get right to it.”
“I know what a lot of people are asking tonight.”
Crowd noise.
“You’re saying:
‘Why is Central States Wrestling in a foreign country, for God’s sake?’”
Michaels smirks slightly.
Michaels (firm but calm):
“That’s a fair question — if you still think Central States Wrestling is a regional promotion.”
Crowd reacts.
Michaels:
“But Central States Wrestling is not a regional promotion.”
“We are a legacy promotion.”
“We are a heritage promotion.”
Michaels:
“The Central States Heritage Championship has been defended for decades.”
“Not just in Missouri.”
“Not just in the Midwest.”
“But all over the world.”
Michaels:
“And when Brandon Myers, Pete Jackson, and I sat down and talked about the future of this company… we came to one conclusion.”
“If the Heritage Title has traveled the world for years…”
“Then it’s time Central States Wrestling does the same.”
Michaels (passionate):
“Because Central States Wrestling isn’t tied to a map.”
“It’s tied to a standard.”
Michaels:
“So tonight…
Central States Wrestling is LIVE in Europe.”
“And this week… we tour Europe with IPW who JUST rejoined the World Wrestling Alliance.”
Michaels (final, definitive line):
“Because Central States Wrestling is not a region.”
“It’s a brand.”
[Crowd applauds Big moment.]
ποΈ COMMENTARY REACTION
Vic Joseph:
“Those words carry weight — and they carry history.”
Byron Saxton:
“This isn’t a publicity stunt. This is a statement.”
Big E:
“When Shawn Michaels tells you what Central States IS? You listen.
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MATCH 1 — TAG TEAM SHOWCASE
Gallus (Joe & Mark Coffey) vs IPW's Icarus & Gulyas Junior
(15 minutes – HARD-HITTING EUROPEAN STYLE)
Match Story:
• Icarus & Gulyas Jr wrestle fast, physical, aggressive
• Gallus wrestle grim, efficient, brutal
• Crowd firmly behind the IPW team early
• Coffeys weather the storm
Finish:
• Mark Coffey eats a vicious knee strike
• Icarus hits a rolling German suplex
• Gulyas Jr follows with a diving stomp
WINNERS: Icarus & Gulyas Junior
Vic Joseph:
“This is IPW territory — and the home team just proved it!”
Gallus nod respectfully afterward. No cheap heat.
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π€ FEATURE INTERVIEW — DEN SCARRAMAN
IN-RING
Kelly Kincade joins Scarraman in the ring. Crowd applauds loudly.
Kelly:
“Den… you’ve bled in Germany, you’ve been champion in IPW, and tonight Central States is on European soil. What does this mean to you?”
Scarraman (measured, real):
“It means everything.”
He talks about:
• Wrestling in German halls where fans stood on chairs
• Sleeping in cars
• Fighting for respect, not money
• IPW championship reign
• Why Europe made him tougher than anywhere else
Scarraman:
“Europe didn’t make me famous…
Europe made me survive.”
Crowd chants his name.
He then addresses Draemur:
Scarraman:
“You talk about graves.
I’ve been buried before — by injuries, by time, by doubt.”
Pause.
“And every time…
I clawed my way back.”
Massive reaction.
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π©Έ MATCH 2 — SCARRAMAN IN ACTION
Den Scarraman vs Donovan Dijak
(14 minutes – stiff, physical)
• Dijak dominates with size
• Scarraman bleeds
• Crowd rallies behind Den
Finish:
Scarraman’s Grasp → headbutts → referee stoppage
WINNER: Den Scarraman
Draemur appears briefly on the stage afterward — silent, watching.
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π THE RETURNED MOMENT
Darkside & Eros
No match. No brawl.
They walk to the ring.
Stand.
Soak in the reaction.
Germany CHEERS them.
Darkside looks conflicted.
Eros smirks.
Byron Saxton:
“This crowd… they respect them.”
Ashley Barnes watches from the aisle — no contact.
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π π IPW SHOTGUN CHAMPIONSHIP
Dennis “Cash” Dulling (c) vs Joe Hendry vs Ricky “The Saint” Starks (CSW TV Champion)
Triple Threat Match — Non-Elimination
MATCH STORY (SUMMARY)
• Hendry is the crowd favorite in Germany.
• Dulling wrestles gritty, defensive champion style.
• Ricky Starks is slick, arrogant, and constantly trying to steal moments.
• All three get near-falls.
• Crowd is loud and invested.
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THE FINISH
• Hendry hits Standing Ovation on Dulling.
• Ricky immediately throws Hendry out of the ring and covers Dulling.
• At the same moment, Hendry slides back in and covers Ricky after a quick strike.
• Referee drops for the count — double pin situation.
The referee stops counting at two, confused.
Both Ricky and Hendry are yelling at the official.
A second referee runs down.
After a heated discussion, the decision is made:
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Ring Announcer:
“Due to simultaneous pinfall attempts, this match has been ruled a NO CONTEST.
Dennis ‘Cash’ Dulling RETAINS the IPW Shotgun Championship!”
POST-MATCH CHAOS
• Hendry argues he had the match won.
• Ricky screams that he was never pinned.
• Dulling holds the title high, furious but relieved.
Security separates them.
COMMENTARY PUTS IT OVER
Vic Joseph:
“A controversial ending here in Germany — but the IPW Shotgun Championship remains with Dennis Dulling!”
Byron Saxton:
“Joe Hendry had it won — Ricky Starks tried to steal it — and nobody walks away satisfied!”
Big E:
“This is what happens when ego meets opportunity — and tonight, Europe got ROBBED.
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π―οΈ BACKSTAGE VIGNETTE — ASHLEY BARNES
Short, quiet.
Ashley:
“He remembers who he was…
that’s enough.”
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π MAIN EVENT
CENTRAL STATES HERITAGE CHAMPIONSHIP
Deven Draemur (c) vs Oba Femi
MATCH STORY
• Draemur methodical, cruel
• Oba powerful, furious
• Draemur targets neck and mind
• Oba fights through fog and interference
The Returned interfere — once.
Ref almost loses control.
THE TURN
• Jack Havok neutralizes Eros
• Eddy Thorpe cuts off Draemur’s escape
• Ashley Barnes appears on the ramp
Darkside sees her.
He does nothing.
That hesitation costs Draemur.
FINISH
Oba explodes:
• Massive spinebuster
• Deadlift powerbomb
• Second powerbomb
1…
2…
3!
π WINNER & NEW CENTRAL STATES HERITAGE CHAMPION
OBA FEMI
The building ERUPTS.
π₯ POST-MATCH — TOTAL WAR (LOGICAL)
• Returned swarm
• Oba’s allies hit the ring
• Gallus join the chaos
• Scarraman joins
• No nonsense, pure fight
Ashley and Darkside lock eyes again — still no contact.
Draemur is dragged away screaming.
ποΈ FINAL COMMENTARY
Vic Joseph:
“THE HERITAGE TITLE RETURNS TO OBA FEMI!”
Byron Saxton:
“Europe has witnessed history!”
Big E:
“The grave just lost a war… IN GERMANY!”
π FINAL SHOT
Oba Femi holding the Heritage Title high.
European crowd roaring.
CSW logo.
IPW logo.
Fade out
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