NAPWA - Up From The Ashes - Night 2 - 10-30-26 - Atlantic City NJ

 

NAPWA: UP FROM THE ASHES

NIGHT 2 — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026

ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY

Announcers: Cody Lewis and Antonio Lee
Backstage Interviewer: Lizzy
Referee: “Honest” Abe

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OPENING THE PROGRAM

The broadcast opens with a sweeping aerial shot of Atlantic City. The camera moves toward the arena, where thousands of wrestling fans are gathering for another night of NAPWA championship tournament action.

Inside the building, the lights dim. Flames erupt along the entrance stage as the NAPWA logo appears on the giant video screen.

NAPWA: UP FROM THE ASHES — NIGHT 2

A video package revisits the opening night of the tournament, emphasizing the return of NAPWA championship competition and the wrestlers who have already begun their pursuit of the vacant titles.

NARRATOR:

"An alliance reborn. Championships waiting to be claimed. Careers waiting to be defined.

"Last night, the journey began.

"Tonight, the competition becomes even more dangerous.

"Twelve matches. Six championship tournaments. And one goal shared by every competitor who enters the ring.

"To rise from the ashes!"

The camera cuts to the announce table.

CODY LEWIS AND ANTONIO LEE OPEN THE SHOW

CODY LEWIS: "Welcome, wrestling fans, to Atlantic City, New Jersey! I'm Cody Lewis, alongside Antonio Lee, and this is Night 2 of NAPWA: Up From The Ashes!"

ANTONIO LEE: "Cody, the first night established exactly what this tournament is about. Every victory moves a wrestler closer to championship gold. Every defeat sends somebody home wondering what might have been."

CODY: "And tonight, we've got twelve tournament matches across five different championship divisions!"

ANTONIO: "We've also got some very interesting situations developing. Jennifer Incredible continues her pursuit of another Women's Championship. FOE is looking to add another World Championship to his résumé. And Damien Raygun has an opportunity to make a statement in the International Tournament."

CODY: "Plus, the Tag Team Championship Tournament opens our evening, and we have a tremendous matchup coming your way!"

ANTONIO: "Emo Extreme and Stomp Machine. Two teams that know each other very well. There's no room for mistakes tonight."

CODY: "Let's get to the ring!"

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MATCH 1 — TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

EMO EXTREME vs. STOMP MACHINE

Emo Hawthorne & Chino Morales vs. King Malosi & Samoan Stomper Gamba

The evening begins with a physical confrontation between two established tag teams.

Stomp Machine attempts to establish its power advantage immediately. King Malosi and Gamba unleash an aggressive combination of strikes and high-impact maneuvers, forcing Emo Extreme to withstand an early assault.

Chino Morales responds with a powerbomb through a table during an opening exchange involving all four competitors. Emo Hawthorne follows with a diving headbutt, while Malosi and Gamba counter with their own punishing offense.

Malosi nearly ends the contest early after connecting with a thrust kick, but Morales survives the pinfall attempt.

As the match progresses, Emo Extreme begins finding its rhythm. Hawthorne connects with a thrust spinebuster, while Morales delivers a Chino Cutter and a Samoan Drop.

Stomp Machine refuses to surrender. Gamba uses a Samoan Death Drop and a Pacific Nerve Pinch to slow the opposition.

However, in the fourteenth minute, Morales catches Malosi with the Extreme Death Drop.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNERS: EMO EXTREME

Chino Morales pins King Malosi following the Extreme Death Drop — 14 minutes.

CODY: "Emo Extreme advances! Chino Morales puts King Malosi away!"

ANTONIO: "A hard-fought victory, Cody. Stomp Machine made them work for every inch of that ring."

CODY: "And now Emo Extreme moves one step closer to the NAPWA World Tag Team Championship!"

ANTONIO: "They're going to have to recover quickly. The competition only gets tougher from here."

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MATCH 2 — TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

PHARAOH'S ARMY vs. STRAT COLLECTIVE

Alexander Zukov & Extravagante vs. Hollywood Star & King Stratosphere

The second match of the evening becomes an extraordinary test of endurance.

Alexander Zukov establishes an early advantage with his Russian Sickle and other powerful offensive maneuvers. Hollywood Star answers with a combination of strikes, a Hollywood Slam, and a Star Effect Sitout Side Slam.

King Stratosphere attempts to wear down Zukov with a series of wristlocks, punches, and double-team combinations alongside Hollywood Star.

Extravagante brings an entirely different approach, utilizing eye gouges, throat strikes, and other questionable tactics to gain an advantage.

The contest continues well beyond the normal duration of a tag team match.

At the thirty-minute mark, neither team has established a decisive advantage.

By the forty-fifth minute, both teams have survived numerous near-falls.

Extravagante nearly defeats King Stratosphere with a Vistoso Piledriver, but Hollywood Star makes the save.

Zukov later comes dangerously close to pinning Hollywood Star, only for King Stratosphere to intervene.

As the contest approaches the seventy-minute mark, exhaustion begins affecting both teams. Hollywood Star connects with multiple DDTs and a Crossbow Cutter, but Zukov continues to escape.

Finally, in the eightieth minute, Hollywood Star catches Zukov with the Dark Matter Reverse S.T.O.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNERS: STRAT COLLECTIVE

Hollywood Star pins Alexander Zukov following the Dark Matter Reverse S.T.O. — 80 minutes.

CODY: "EIGHTY MINUTES! Antonio, I cannot believe what we have just witnessed!"

ANTONIO: "That was an absolute marathon. Four men who refused to surrender until somebody finally had nothing left."

CODY: "Hollywood Star and King Stratosphere advance, but how much did this victory take out of them?"

ANTONIO: "That's the question. You can win a tournament match and still pay a terrible price for the victory."

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BACKSTAGE — LIZZY INTERVIEWS EMO EXTREME

The camera moves backstage, where Lizzy stands alongside Emo Hawthorne and Chino Morales.

LIZZY: "I'm here with Emo Extreme, who opened tonight's program with an impressive victory over Stomp Machine. Gentlemen, you're advancing in the Tag Team Championship Tournament. How are you feeling?"

CHINO MORALES: "We're feeling exactly how we expected to feel. We came here to win, and that's what we did."

EMO HAWTHORNE: "Stomp Machine gave us a fight. We'll give them credit for that. But we're not here to collect compliments. We're here to collect championships."

LIZZY: "Tomorrow night, you'll face the Smash Brothers. That certainly won't be an easy assignment."

CHINO: "Nobody said this was supposed to be easy."

Hollywood Star and King Stratosphere enter the interview area.

KING STRATOSPHERE: "Well, well, well. Look who thinks they're going to become the next NAPWA World Tag Team Champions."

HOLLYWOOD STAR: "Congratulations on beating Stomp Machine. Really impressive."

EMO HAWTHORNE: "You two need something?"

KING STRATOSPHERE: "Actually, yes. We wanted to wish you luck tomorrow night against the Smash Brothers."

CHINO: "That's very generous."

KING STRATOSPHERE: "Because when you're finished with them, we're hoping to see you in the finals."

HOLLYWOOD STAR: "And that's where your little championship dream comes to an end."

EMO HAWTHORNE: "You'd better worry about your own next match before worrying about us."

KING STRATOSPHERE: "Oh, we'll be ready."

The two teams stare at each other before Strat Collective walks away.

LIZZY: "Well, it certainly sounds like both teams have their sights set on a potential championship showdown."

CHINO: "They can talk about the finals all they want. We've got business to handle first."

The camera returns to ringside.

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MATCH 3 — WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

TRINA HOLLYWOOD vs. SuZan

Trina Hollywood attempts to use her speed to establish an advantage, connecting with a spinning heel kick and several running clotheslines.

SuZan counters with a series of technical maneuvers, including an abdominal stretch and a jumping cutter.

Neither competitor can maintain control for long.

Trina delivers a spear and later nearly scores the victory with a bridging German suplex.

SuZan survives and answers with a hammerlock DDT.

As the match enters its final stages, SuZan begins overwhelming Trina with a combination of strikes and suplexes.

In the twenty-fourth minute, SuZan connects with a devastating Saito Suplex.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: SuZan

SuZan pins Trina Hollywood following the Saito Suplex — 24 minutes.

CODY: "SuZan advances in the Women's Championship Tournament!"

ANTONIO: "That was a very impressive performance. Trina had her opportunities, but SuZan kept finding answers."

CODY: "And another former Women's Champion moves closer to reclaiming the gold!"

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MATCH 4 — WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

JENNIFER INCREDIBLE vs. KITTY KAT MAIDEN

Two of the most accomplished competitors in NAPWA women's wrestling history square off with championship aspirations on the line.

Jennifer Incredible brings her aggressive, high-energy offense against the experienced Kitty Kat Maiden.

Kitty Kat attempts to slow Jennifer down with technical wrestling and counterattacks, but Jennifer refuses to let her opponent dictate the pace.

The two women exchange several punishing maneuvers.

Kitty Kat appears capable of turning the momentum, but Jennifer catches her with the Incredi-Kick.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: JENNIFER INCREDIBLE

Jennifer Incredible pins Kitty Kat Maiden following the Incredi-Kick.

CODY: "JENNIFER INCREDIBLE ADVANCES!"

ANTONIO: "That was an important victory, Cody. Kitty Kat Maiden is not somebody you can take lightly."

CODY: "Jennifer Incredible is one step closer to what would be an incredible tenth NAPWA Women's Championship!"

ANTONIO: "She's got the experience. She's got the determination. And tonight, she got the victory."

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MATCH 5 — INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

KING STRATOSPHERE vs. JIMMY JAMES

King Stratosphere returns to the ring after his exhausting eighty-minute tag team encounter earlier in the evening.

Jimmy James immediately attempts to exploit that disadvantage, attacking with a series of forearm smashes.

Stratosphere responds with determination, refusing to let fatigue become an excuse.

Jimmy James continues pressing forward, but Stratosphere finds the opening he needs.

He connects with the Dice Roll and covers his opponent.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: KING STRATOSPHERE

King Stratosphere pins Jimmy James following the Dice Roll.

CODY: "King Stratosphere has done it again!"

ANTONIO: "Two victories in one night. And don't forget, his first match lasted eighty minutes!"

CODY: "What an incredible evening for King Stratosphere!"

ANTONIO: "The question now is whether he can sustain that momentum through the remainder of this tournament."

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BACKSTAGE — LIZZY INTERVIEWS FOE

The camera cuts backstage, where Lizzy stands with five-time NAPWA World Champion FOE.

LIZZY: "FOE, later tonight you'll face Stampede Horton in the World Championship Tournament. You've held that championship five times. What would winning it again mean to you?"

FOE: "It means exactly what it meant the first five times. It means I'm better than everybody standing across that ring from me."

LIZZY: "Stampede Horton is a dangerous opponent."

FOE: "Everybody's dangerous until they get punched in the mouth."

LIZZY: "Malice is the tournament's number-one seed. Are you looking ahead to a possible meeting with him?"

FOE: "Malice can keep talking about being the last champion. That's history. This tournament is happening right now."

LIZZY: "And tonight?"

FOE: "Tonight, Stampede Horton finds out that FOE didn't come back to NAPWA to make up the numbers."

FOE walks away.

LIZZY: "FOE certainly sounds ready for tonight's World Championship Tournament encounter."

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MATCH 6 — INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

JV HEINOUS vs. DAMIEN RAYGUN

Damien Raygun enters the contest carrying a reputation for intimidation and ruthless aggression.

JV Heinous, however, refuses to be intimidated.

Raygun attempts to establish his physical dominance, but Heinous finds an opening and delivers the Hideous Heinous.

Raygun is unable to recover.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: JV HEINOUS

JV Heinous pins Damien Raygun following the Hideous Heinous.

CODY: "WHAT AN UPSET! JV HEINOUS HAS DEFEATED DAMIEN RAYGUN!"

ANTONIO: "That's a tremendous victory for JV Heinous, and a devastating setback for Damien Raygun."

CODY: "Raygun entered this tournament with championship expectations. Those expectations have just been shattered!"

ANTONIO: "I would not want to be anywhere near Damien Raygun right now."

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MATCH 7 — TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

SIDEWINDER SAMUELS vs. PADRE HUBCAP

Sidewinder Samuels enters with the confidence of a competitor who believes the Television Championship is within his reach.

Padre Hubcap brings considerable championship experience of his own.

The two men exchange offense as Sidewinder attempts to use his athleticism to establish control.

Padre withstands the attack and eventually catches Sidewinder with a powerful Sidewalk Slam.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: PADRE HUBCAP

Padre Hubcap pins Sidewinder Samuels following the Sidewalk Slam.

CODY: "Padre Hubcap advances!"

ANTONIO: "Never underestimate the experience of Padre Hubcap. He's held the Television Championship five times."

CODY: "And now he's one step closer to number six!"

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BACKSTAGE — DAMIEN RAYGUN ATTACKS JV HEINOUS

The camera cuts backstage, where Lizzy is preparing to interview JV Heinous following his International Championship Tournament victory.

LIZZY: "JV Heinous, congratulations on your victory tonight. You just defeated Damien Raygun in what many would consider—"

Suddenly, Damien Raygun charges into the frame.

LIZZY: "WAIT! DAMIEN RAYGUN!"

Raygun grabs Heinous and drives him violently into the wall.

LIZZY: "SOMEBODY GET SECURITY!"

Heinous collapses to the floor.

Raygun follows him down and begins delivering a barrage of punches.

DAMIEN RAYGUN: "YOU THINK YOU'VE BEATEN ME?"

Security personnel rush into the area.

General Manager Ozzie Spellman follows closely behind.

OZZIE SPELLMAN: "GET HIM OFF! NOW!"

Several security officers pull Raygun away from Heinous.

DAMIEN RAYGUN: "THIS ISN'T FINISHED!"

Heinous remains on the floor as officials check on him.

LIZZY: "An absolutely disgusting attack by Damien Raygun!"

The broadcast returns to the announce table.

ANNOUNCER REACTION

CODY: "Ladies and gentlemen, that was completely uncalled for!"

ANTONIO: "Raygun couldn't handle losing, Cody. That's what we just witnessed."

CODY: "JV Heinous earned that victory inside the ring, and Damien Raygun attacked him when he wasn't expecting it!"

ANTONIO: "And now Ozzie Spellman has another serious situation on his hands."

CODY: "We certainly haven't heard the last of this!"

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MATCH 8 — TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

EXTRAVAGANTE vs. ALL-AMERICAN JIM AMBERS

Extravagante returns to competition following his lengthy tag team encounter earlier in the evening.

All-American Jim Ambers enters determined to capitalize on his opponent's fatigue.

Ambers establishes control with his physical offense, keeping Extravagante from building momentum.

Extravagante attempts to counter, but Ambers connects with a Diving Headbutt.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: ALL-AMERICAN JIM AMBERS

Jim Ambers pins Extravagante following the Diving Headbutt.

CODY: "Jim Ambers advances in the Television Championship Tournament!"

ANTONIO: "Ambers knew exactly what he needed to do. Extravagante had already been through eighty minutes of punishment earlier tonight."

CODY: "And now The Process has another opportunity to bring championship gold into its organization!"

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BACKSTAGE — LIZZY WITH IAN LESABRE AND JENNIFER INCREDIBLE

The camera moves backstage, where Lizzy stands alongside Ian LeSabre and Jennifer Incredible.

LIZZY: "Jennifer, congratulations on your victory over Kitty Kat Maiden tonight. You're moving forward in the Women's Championship Tournament."

JENNIFER INCREDIBLE: "Thank you, Lizzy. Kitty Kat is a great competitor. We've been through a lot of battles over the years. But I came into this tournament with one thing on my mind."

LIZZY: "Your tenth Women's Championship?"

JENNIFER: "Exactly. I've worked too hard and fought too many battles to let this opportunity slip away."

LIZZY: "Ian, Jennifer has advanced tonight, and you have your own championship ambitions heading into Saturday. How are you feeling?"

IAN LESABRE: "I'm feeling pretty good, Lizzy. Jennifer's already taken care of business tonight, and now it's my turn to keep moving toward another International Championship."

LIZZY: "There has also been considerable tension between you and The Process."

IAN: "Colt Heafy can spend all the time he wants running his mouth. Brahma and Jim Ambers can stand behind him and nod their heads. It doesn't change anything."

JENNIFER: "And Colt knows exactly where he stands with me."

IAN: "But right now, we've got championships to win."

LIZZY: "Jennifer, what do you expect from Saturday night's competition?"

JENNIFER: "The same thing I expect every time I step into that ring. A fight. And I'm ready for it."

IAN: "And when Saturday night comes around, there's only one thing left to say."

Ian looks directly into the camera.

IAN LESABRE: "TAP! TAP! TIME!"

Jennifer smiles as the interview concludes.

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MATCH 9 — LANDELL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

BRYMSTONE vs. COUSIN VINNY

Two powerful competitors meet with advancement in the Landell Championship Tournament at stake.

Cousin Vinny brings his familiar blue-collar intensity into the contest.

Brymstone responds with an equally physical approach.

Vinny connects with a powerful spinebuster, but Brymstone answers with a Gorilla Slam.

Brymstone quickly covers his opponent.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: BRYMSTONE

Brymstone pins Cousin Vinny following the Gorilla Slam.

CODY: "Brymstone advances in the Landell Championship Tournament!"

ANTONIO: "That's a significant victory over a former Landell Champion."

CODY: "Cousin Vinny came into this tournament hoping to reclaim that championship, but Brymstone has ended those hopes!"

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MATCH 10 — LANDELL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

M.A. RANDOLPH vs. BRADEN BROOKENS

Michael A. Randolph enters the ring with the confidence of a four-time NAPWA World Champion.

Braden "The Beast" Brookens looks to establish himself as a serious singles championship contender.

Randolph wastes little time.

He catches Brookens with the New York Ave Suplex.

Brookens cannot escape the pinfall.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: M.A. RANDOLPH

M.A. Randolph pins Braden Brookens following the New York Ave Suplex.

CODY: "M.A. RANDOLPH ADVANCES!"

ANTONIO: "An impressive victory over Braden Brookens. Randolph came prepared tonight."

CODY: "And now one of NAPWA's most decorated competitors has moved closer to adding the Landell Championship to his accomplishments!"

ANTONIO: "Don't overlook the implications for Brookens, either. He still has Tag Team Championship Tournament business to handle alongside Brymstone."

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MATCH 11 — WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

BRUCE BILTMORE vs. TONAN

The Gold Standard Bruce Biltmore enters the contest looking to establish himself as a serious contender for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship.

Standing across from him is Tonan Barbarano, one of NAPWA's most physically imposing competitors.

Biltmore attempts to slow the pace, but Tonan refuses to allow him any breathing room.

Tonan connects with a devastating Flying Headbutt.

ONE! TWO! THREE!

WINNER: TONAN

Tonan pins Bruce Biltmore following the Flying Headbutt.

CODY: "TONAN HAS DONE IT! TONAN ADVANCES!"

ANTONIO: "That's a major victory. Bruce Biltmore was the higher-seeded competitor, and Tonan just eliminated him."

CODY: "Tonan is now one step closer to becoming the NAPWA World Heavyweight Champion!"

ANTONIO: "And the rest of the field had better take notice."

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MAIN EVENT — WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT

FOE vs. STAMPEDE HORTON

The arena lights dim as the main event competitors make their entrances.

Stampede Horton steps into the ring representing Devastation Inc., looking to make his mark in the World Championship Tournament.

FOE enters with the confidence of a five-time NAPWA World Champion.

CODY: "Here we go! Our final match of Night 2!"

ANTONIO: "FOE has been here before. He knows what it takes to become World Champion. But Stampede Horton is a dangerous opponent."

CODY: "A place in the next round of the World Heavyweight Championship Tournament is at stake!"

The bell rings.

FOE immediately attacks with his trademark intensity.

Horton attempts to halt the assault with a bodyblock, but FOE absorbs the impact and continues forward.

FOE connects with a crushing Middle Road Clothesline.

Horton crashes to the canvas.

FOE makes the cover.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!

WINNER: FOE

FOE pins Stampede Horton following the Middle Road Clothesline.

The referee raises FOE's arm.

FOE stands in the center of the ring, staring directly into the camera.

CODY: "FOE HAS ADVANCED! The five-time World Champion is still alive in the tournament!"

ANTONIO: "That was a statement victory, Cody. FOE came into this match with one purpose, and he accomplished it."

CODY: "And with Tonan advancing earlier tonight, the World Championship Tournament is becoming more interesting by the minute!"

ANTONIO: "The field is getting smaller. The stakes are getting higher. And everybody still standing believes they can become champion."

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CLOSING SEGMENT

THE ROAD TO NIGHT 3

The camera returns to Cody Lewis and Antonio Lee.

CODY LEWIS: "What an incredible second night of NAPWA: Up From The Ashes!"

ANTONIO LEE: "We witnessed an eighty-minute tag team marathon, some impressive championship tournament victories, and one of the most shocking developments of the evening when JV Heinous defeated Damien Raygun."

CODY: "And let's not forget what happened afterward. Raygun's vicious backstage attack on Heinous has certainly created another major problem for General Manager Ozzie Spellman."

ANTONIO: "Jennifer Incredible and SuZan both advanced in the Women's Championship Tournament. Jim Ambers and Padre Hubcap advanced in the Television Tournament. And we've got some very interesting developments in the Landell Championship picture."

CODY: "King Stratosphere pulled off two victories tonight, while Hollywood Star helped Strat Collective survive that extraordinary eighty-minute battle with Pharaoh's Army!"

ANTONIO: "And in the World Championship Tournament, Tonan and FOE both took important steps toward championship gold."

CODY: "But the competition is far from over!"

The video screen displays highlights of the night's winning competitors.

CODY: "Tomorrow night, Saturday, October 31, NAPWA returns for Night 3 of Up From The Ashes!"

ANTONIO: "And with the championship tournaments moving forward, every match becomes more important than the last."

CODY: "For Antonio Lee, Lizzy, and our entire NAPWA broadcast team, I'm Cody Lewis!"

ANTONIO: "We'll see you tomorrow night!"

CODY: "Good night from Atlantic City!"

The camera captures the crowd as the Up From The Ashes theme music plays.

NAPWA: UP FROM THE ASHES — NIGHT 3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2026

The broadcast fades to black.

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OFFICIAL NIGHT 2 RESULTS

#	Tournament	Winner	Defeated	Finish
1	Tag Team	Emo Extreme	Stomp Machine	Chino Morales pins King Malosi — Extreme Death Drop
2	Tag Team	Strat Collective	Pharaoh's Army	Hollywood Star pins Alexander Zukov — Dark Matter Reverse S.T.O.
3	Women's	SuZan	Trina Hollywood	Saito Suplex
4	Women's	Jennifer Incredible	Kitty Kat Maiden	Incredi-Kick
5	International	King Stratosphere	Jimmy James	Dice Roll
6	International	JV Heinous	Damien Raygun	Hideous Heinous
7	Television	Padre Hubcap	Sidewinder Samuels	Sidewalk Slam
8	Television	Jim Ambers	Extravagante	Diving Headbutt
9	Landell	Brymstone	Cousin Vinny	Gorilla Slam
10	Landell	M.A. Randolph	Braden Brookens	New York Ave Suplex
11	World	Tonan	Bruce Biltmore	Flying Headbutt
12	World	FOE	Stampede Horton	Middle Road Clothesline

Major storyline development: Damien Raygun attacks JV Heinous backstage following his tournament elimination. General Manager Ozzie Spellman and security intervene.

Next event: NAPWA Up From The Ashes — Night 3, Saturday, October 31, 2026.