We cut to ringside, where we see Harold Robbins and referee Spencer Fuller ready to go before we cut to commentary.
Moss: Well folks, we’re kicking off ClassicMania with a curious opening contest as Jay Evans takes on Randall Schwartz. This match was set after a sneak attack by Randall on Evans the last time we were in the Studio!
Howley: Evans started talking about leaving the business if he lost at ClassicMania, but Randall was recently heard saying that the young talent was just getting started. I’m not entirely sure what that means, but it seems Randall looks to make an example out of Jay in the Motor City!
Robbins: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight’s opening contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first…
“March and Fanfare” plays, sending the crowd into a big chorus of jeers as Randall Schwartz makes his way to the ring, flanked by a pair of local security guards as he taunts the crowd, threatening to sue anyone who touches him before he approaches the ring.
Robbins: Coming down to the ring from Hollywood, weighing in at 176 pounds, he is The Entertainer…RANDAAAAALL SCHWAAAAAARRRRRTZ!
Randall enters the ring, glaring down the entrance way as he tries to egg Jay Evans on while waiting for him to make his entrance.
Moss: Randall’s looking roarin’ and ready to go here tonight as he takes on Jay Evans!
Howley: I don’t blame him, Pat! Man is ready to get things underway, and perhaps more importantly, to be done as quickly as possible!
Robbins: And introducing, his opponent…
“California Love” plays through the sound system, bringing a good chunk of the fans to their feet for Jay Evans as he makes his way out, showing a sense of appreciation for the support being given to him as he approaches the ring.
Robbins: Coming to the ring from Shreveport, Louisiana, weighing in at…
Robbins is interrupted as Randall rushes past him, hightailing it out of the ring and making a beeline for the approaching Evans! Randall catches the rookie with a wide right hand and things quickly turn into a brawl which quickly gets dangerously close to the time keeper’s table at ringside!
Moss: What in the world!?
Howley: See? Randall ain’t waiting too long, he wants to get this going NOW!
The brawl eventually gets broken up by some officials, forcing the pair to get back in the ring as Fuller calls for the opening bell!
DING! DING!
With the bell rung to kick things off, Randall immediately springs back on the attack with some hard right hands on Evans, sending the rookie reeling toward the ropes. Randall goes for a clothesline, but Jay ducks under…and uses his momentum to send himself flying at the Entertainer with a cross body! The crowd cheers as Jay brings Randall back to his feet, sending him to the ropes…and connecting with a lovely dropkick on the rebound! Jay is feeling very eager after that, and goes for the cover as Fuller makes the count!
ONE!
NO!
Moss: Oh wow, Randall kicked out pretty strong on that one!
Howley: It’s gonna take a lot more than that to take the Entertainer down, Pat!
Randall quickly gets back to his feet, as Jay looks to send him back to the ropes once again…but this time, Randall reverses it with an Irish whip of his own! To make matters worse for Evans, Randall connects with a clothesline, followed by a series of stomps to the midsection for good measure. The crowd jeers the Entertainer this, something he takes great delight in as he stops what he’s doing to taunt the crowd. Randall turns his attention back to the rookie as he looks to go back on the attack…but Jay manages to roll him up with a small package! Fuller makes the count!
ONE!
TWO!
NOOOOO!
Randall manages to kick out in the nick of time, both shocked and angry at what Jay nearly pulled off there as the rookie gets back to his feet to some cheers from the crowd. The two start trading punches, causing Fuller to speak up at the use of closed fists…but Randall doesn’t seem to care, and his attacks only seem to get worse from here! He goes for a full-fledged assault on the rookie, really laying the kicks and punches in heavy as Fuller admonishes him…only to be shoved away for his troubles!
Moss: What is Randall doing, Thunderbird? Is he out of his mind!?
Howley: This isn’t the first time we’ve seen Schwartz lose his temper…and to be honest Pat, I think this is the example he was looking to make out of Jay Evans!
Jay starts to fight back, but Randall refuses to let up. Fuller shouts at the Entertainer to cut it out or he will be disqualified…and Randall yells in response, “Disqualify me, then!” Fuller is taken aback by this…and obliges, calling for the bell!
DING! DING! DING!
Robbins: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner via disqualification…JAAAAY EVANNNNNS!
Randall pays no mind to this as he continues the attack, until officials come out to break things up! They grab the Entertainer by the arms, pulling him away from Evans and leading him out of the ring as medical staff check on the rookie before we cut back to commentary.
Moss: What an absolutely disgusting display here from Randall Schwartz, getting himself disqualified with an unnecessary attack on Jay Evans that got out of hand fast!
Howley: Randall seemed more intent on causing some major damage on the rookie than on actually winning this match…and I gotta feeling the brass will NOT be pleased about what went down here tonight!
Moss: In all the chaos we saw unfold here, it cannot be understated that Jay Evans has managed to pick up his first win in Classic Wrestling, which even under these circumstances is a big deal for him as he tries to prove himself in this business!
Officials can be seen helping Evans back to his feet, much to the delight of the crowd who cheer for the rookie as we cut away from ringside!