Event Center (12.23.12)

Justice: Hello fans. It's Justice Young here at the Event Center! We are under a week away from Final Frontier! Final Frontier will be the last show of 2012 and we'll be looking to go out with a bang! Final Frontier will be held from the Fliesher Athletic Center in Newark, New Jersey.

In the opening contest, it will be a "Mixed Bag" 8-Man Tag Team Match. Two teams of four were chosen at random. Here is how that random drawing turned out....

Team number one will feature Chris Q, Malcolm Drake, Diego Alvarez and Tony Edison. The high flying Edison, the only "good guy" of the bunch, will be all by his lonesome as he's forced to team with the wild Chris Q and the mischievous Malcolm Drake. I could easily see a scenario where those two try and throw Edison to the wolves. But I could easily see another scenario where they freeze him out of the match, only tagging in each other and keeping him isolated on the apron.

Team number two is comprised of Jake Winchester, Akrista O'Hare, Alyssa Casteele and Jacob Demore. "Old School" Jake Winchester is the veteran of the group. Not only does he have the most career experience of the group, but he, along with Akrista, have the most experience in an FGA ring. While he hasn't been declared the "leader" of team two, you would think that Jake's worldly experience would come into play during a match like this. Akrista O'Hare has been impressing many since her very first match here nearly a month ago, where she lost to Chris Q. Had it not been for a well-timed counter on his part, Akrista would have delivered Q his first loss. But instead of sulking and feeling down, Akrista was more than ready to jump right back into action and prove herself. She did just that as she caught the dangerous Ryu Kanata by surprise, delivering a shocking yet dominating victory. Alyssa Casteele, like Diego Alvarez on the other team, is a bit of an unknown in this match. She'll be making her in-ring debut for FGA at this event. But if her performance during UWL's Championship Weekend is any indication, she, much like Akrista and Chris Q, will be a forced to be reckoned with in the coming months. While representing FGA, Alyssa captured the UWL Junior Heavyweight Championship, becoming the very first champion in that belt's history. Alyssa will be looking to ride that momentum into Final Frontier. And then there's Jacob Demore, the self-proclaimed "future of professional wrestling." Jacob look to have a promising career in FGA. But that career may have been cut short before it even started. After his loss to Malcolm Drake, Drake took it upon himself to assault Demore's already injured left leg. No word from the Demore camp on what his current status is. But the longer this goes on, the more and more it feels like Demore won't even be able to make it to Final Frontier. And that puts Winchester, O'Hare and Casteele at a big disadvantage.

This 8-Man Tag is first fall to a finish. The first team that gains a pinfall or a submission will be declared the winner. Which team will be able to come out on top? With Demore's recent injury, you would have to think that the advantage would lay in favor of the team of Chris Q, Malcolm Drake, Diego Alvarez and Tony Edison. Malcolm Drake has referred to himself as the head of "The Murder" and that he is the "lead crow." You have to wonder, are these simply mind games on his part? Or are there literally more from where he came from? And if so, who would be deranged enough to listen to a man like Drake? And Chris Q has thus far been unstoppable in FGA. Alistair Mangold, Akrista O'Hare and even Pat Gordon Jr have all fallen victim to this violent man from Lone Oak. Will this be the day that he finally meets his match?

In match two, Alistair Mangold will finally get his hands on Jack “The Villain” Owyns. Jack Owyns has been complaining for weeks now that a man of his stature in this business should be treated with more respect than he has been. He felt that he should have been the topic of discussion, instead of being “overshadowed” by newcomers. One of which being Alistair Mangold. Mangold took exception to Owyns' whining, as well as the implication that he doesn't deserve more than him. Mangold took it upon himself to issue a challenge to give Owyns a lesson in respect. Mangold has stated that if Owyns wants the attention and the accolades and the respect, then he's going to have to go out there and earn in. Well Mangold plans on giving Owyns a hard lesson in respect at Final Frontier. Owyns, coming fresh off a main event loss to Ryan Kidd, will be looking to take out some of his frustrations on “The God Among Men.” Neither of these men are known for their speed or their aerial ability. You can bet that the action will be hard-hitting and that fists will be flying in this one.

In one of our two main events, “Metal Heart” Ben Hanson comes back home to FGA for one more match. And it will be against his hated rival, Chandler Scott. There is no love lost between these two men whatsoever. What started out as verbal jabs back and forth earlier this year soon turned into an all-out war. Chandler claimed that Hanson was being “protected” by management and was ducking him in favor of “inferior” challengers to Hanson's then-Heavyweight Championship. But after he defeated the likes of Jacques Mercier and Michael Tomkins, Hanson turned his attention solely on shutting up the loud mouthed spoiled brat from Harvard. At Above & Beyond, Chandler did what no one could during Hanson's five month plus reign as FGA Heavyweight Champion: beat him for his title. After his championship loss, Hanson left FGA while Chandler reigned supreme. But despite being at the top, it still wasn’t enough for Chandler. Chandler proceeded to take several cheap shots at Hanson, rubbing his title in his face and claiming that he “shamed” Hanson into leaving. After months upon months of being provoked, Hanson returned to FGA during it's One Year Anniversary Show. But not as a competitor, but as a special guest referee for the championship match between Chandler and A.J. Fairchild. Chandler again claimed that it was a conspiracy by Hanson and management to screw him out of his championship. And after Hanson stopped Chandler from hitting Fairchild with a steel chair, Fairchild took advantage of the opening and dethroned Chandler for the championship. Chandler, now more delusional than ever, challenged Hanson to one last match between the two at Final Frontier. Hanson gladly accepted. Both Hanson and Chandler are two of the few men that have reached the pinnacle of FGA. Both men are great athletes that are still at the top of their game. But this match isn’t about who the better wrestler is or who the better man is. This match will be a knock down, drag out fight.

And in our second man event, two friends collide as Ryan Kidd challenges A.J. Fairchild for the FGA Heavyweight Championship. These two first met back at Fear Itself during the finals of the New Frontiers Cup. The winner not only received the 2012 New Frontiers Cup, but also the #1 contendership for the FGA Heavyweight Championship. Kidd, who got himself banged up at various points during the evening, would not back down and gave it his all in an inspiring effort. But it was Fairchild who was just a tad bit stronger, just a tad bit faster and just a tad bit better. Fairchild bested Kidd, winning the coveted trophy and title opportunity. Over the next few weeks, Fairchild began his ascent to the top and defeated Chandler Scott for the FGA Heavyweight Championship. Meanwhile, a battered and bruised Kidd would have to fight off a violent Ryu Kanata who was obsessed with destroying him. While Kidd was saddened by his loss, he wasn’t deterred. He came back and let it be known that while the best man won that night, he questioned whether the best man would win again if both men were at 100% and solely trained for only each other. While initially a bit annoyed at Kidd's insinuation, Fairchild agreed. Since that match at Fear Itself, the relationship between Kidd and Fairchild went from acquaintances to good friends. But as the weeks went on, that relationship soon began to have a strain put on it. Fairchild began to act more and more out of character, showing a more arrogant and cocky side to him. He began to question the fans on who they're with or against, essentially trying to divide the audience and pit them against each other. Then, in a surprising move at the Elizabeth DVD Tapings, Fairchild offered Kidd a chance to up the ante for their match. Fairchild requested that this match be switched to a Best 2 out of 3 Falls match, essentially giving Kidd an extra opportunity to get the job done. Kidd gladly accepted. But will Fairchild's arrogance come back to bite him? I sat down with both men separately this past Monday. Here is what they each had to say......

Interview w/ Ryan Kidd

Thank you for joining me, Ryan. How are you today?

Kidd:I’m doing good, Justice.

This match is arguably the biggest match of your career. You have had some success in championship matches. But you've also had some failures. What have you learned from those mistakes and how will those lessons be applied to Final Frontier?

Kidd: You’re right about that, Justice. I think the most important lesson I’ve learned from my failures and success in title matches is to stick to my game plan and don’t let my opponent influence how the match goes. And that’s what I’m planning to do at Final Frontier. Me and AJ almost have an identical wrestling style and I have to be honest, but he has more experience than I am. But I’ve been working with some people and I’ve expanded my repertoire a little bit. I’m not limited to what I usually do and I think I’ll be able to catch AJ off guard with that.

What started out as mutual respect had now blossomed into an actual friendship with you and AJ. Will your friendship be thrown out the window at Final Frontier?

Kidd: Me and AJ, we’re both competitive. We both want to be the best. We want to be at the top and we both whatever we can to get the job done. Now to answer your question… Yes I think once we get into the groove and the competitiveness kicks in, the friendship will be most likely thrown out of the window.

Regardless of what happens in the championship match, do you feel you'll be able to shake hands and continue this friendship after the match?

Kidd: I think we would be able to. We’re professionals. Though no one likes losing but its part of the sport. It’s part of the game. Not everyone could win in a competition and I know both me and AJ knows that.

In recent weeks, have you noticed a change in AJ's attitude at all? And if so, does it bother you?

Kidd: I think he’s the same. I mean besides the trash-talking on Twitter and whatnot. But I think its because we’re just in that zone. We’re going into one, if not, the biggest match of our lives and we’re getting caught by it emotionally and mentally hence the war of words. Either way, I don’t think he’s changed.

You told AJ that the best man won at Fear Itself. Will the best man win again at Final Frontier?

Kidd: Yes the best man will win again at Final Frontier but its not going to be him. It will be me. I don’t mean to brag but I’ve gone through a lot since Fear Itself. I’ve had my war with Ryu Kanata in FGA and a bunch of battles in my other promotions. I am a totally different man now than how I was at Fear Itself. I am definitely ready to be the face of FGA.

Any last words? 

Kidd: All I can say is AJ better not be over-celebrating his title win. I hope he’s training hard and not taking me lightly. Because I am coming for him and that title at Final Frontier and as much as I respect him, I am more than willing to do whatever it takes, give whatever I need to win that title from him.

Interview w/ A.J. Fairchild

Thank you for joining me, AJ. How are you today?

Fairchild: I'm just alright. Happy to be here of course and ready to answer all of your questions, so fire away.

This match is arguably the biggest match of your FGA career. Are you at all nervous going into this match?

Fairchild: Nervous no, I never get nervous. I know that each match I go into that I have the odds in my favor. If things are stacked up against me, then I work even harder and still prevail. So no, I'm not even remotely nervous.

Over the past few months, you and Ryan Kidd have formed a friendship. Will that friendship be thrown out the window at Final Frontier?

Fairchild: Justice, in this industry the definition of friend is not painted in black and white. The same friend who was supporting me when I was beating Chandler Scott for the FGA Heavyweight title, the friend who helped me out from being mugged by the Olsen twins, he's the same man who wants to take away the very belt I've busted my ass to get. So at Final Frontier, friend or not, I'm gonna do what it takes to keep this belt.

Regardless of what happens in the championship match, will you be able to shake hands and continue this friendship after the match?

Fairchild: Justice, I am the FGA Heavyweight Champion, or were you snoozing during the Anniversary show? I'm not required to shake anyone's hand unless I want to. So regardless of how bad Ryan Kidd fails at trying to take my title away from me, I'm not required to do anything, but pop champagne...maybe some brandy and bask in my accomplishments.

Are you at all jealous of Ryan Kidd? I've been monitoring your Twitter recently. And it seems as though you've repeatedly asked fans to take sides. Why is that?

Fairchild: First and foremost, I'm not jealous of anyone. Name me any champion in the history of sports who was jealous of anyone. I'm asking fans to take their sides, because I want the fake Fairchild fans known. I want the people who were rooting for me, simply because they hated Chandler to make their names known. Because it's hard to feel appreciated that as soon as you lay your hand on the gold, everyone... and I mean everyone wants to take up arms for Ryan Kidd. Instead of doing the right thing, and supporting their champion... their savior... A.J. Fairchild.

Some people would say that they've begun to see a change in your attitude in recent weeks? Do you think they're observations are correct?

Fairchild: You know, I used to be caught up in all the hype. But I've figured the propaganda machine out and I know how the system works now. People say I've changed, damn right I've changed. In my opinion, I've changed for the better. Because as soon as I won this belt, I knew I had to change. I couldn't stay champion being the same old pissed off teenager, I had to become a man. I went into business for myself, and business is good.

Ryan Kidd said that the best man won at Fear Itself. Will the best man win again at Final Frontier?

Fairchild: The best man will always win, Fear Itself, Final Frontier, Apocalypse Now, Total Recall, it doesn't matter the name of the show, the location, or the type of match, because as long as I'm breathing Ryan Kidd, will always be one behind the best man that FGA has to offer.

Any last words?

Fairchild: This interview is over...