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IN THE ZONE: 3
July 9, 2025 | The WrestleZone - Universal Studios Orlando


IN THE ZONE

Introduction

John Phillips: Welcome back, everyone, to another jam-packed edition of IN THE ZONE, live from The WrestleZone here at Universal Studios Orlando!

Mark Bravo: John, last week ended with absolute chaos. Eric Dane Jr. had barely debuted when he got ambushed by a masked lunatic—and we still don’t know who was behind it.

John Phillips: And let’s not forget our main event—Jarvis Valentine defended the Florida State Championship against UTA veteran Graham Keel, proving that Orlando isn’t just developmental—it’s legit.

Mark Bravo: Tonight’s gonna be nuts, folks. We've got a major debut, a WrestleZone title match, and Angela Hall back in action!

John Phillips: Let’s not waste another second—IN THE ZONE #3 starts now!

Mr. Juan Calderon vs. Donald Reid

John Phillips: The lights dimmed and a thick fog rolled across the entrance ramp. From the mist, Donald Reid emerged like a specter—silent, cloaked, his glowing eyes peering beneath the hood.

Mark Bravo: I’m telling you, John, that dude doesn’t walk to the ring—he floats.

John Phillips: But then—BOOM! Sparks exploded on the tron, and Mr. Juan Calderon stepped out, wearing a grin like he already knew the script’s ending. Pyros blasted, and the crowd popped.

Mark Bravo: I love this guy. Wrestling's own action hero.

John Phillips: They locked up hard. Reid struck first—Wraith Suplex, followed by a Phantom Plancha off the ropes. Calderon rolled to his feet and answered with a Flashpoint DDT that rattled Reid’s spine!

Mark Bravo: That was perfectly timed. You could hear the thud from here.

John Phillips: Calderon kept the pace high—Combustion Crossbody, then a blinding Spark Plug Elbow while Reid staggered.

Mark Bravo: Reid tried to vanish after a Shadow Strike, but Calderon caught him in mid-disappearance with a Voltage Drop!

John Phillips: That set up the final sequence—Calderon hit a corner lariat, dazing Reid, then charged in with the Catalyst Crush!

Referee: One… Two… Three!

Mark Bravo: BOOM! Juan Calderon explodes onto the scene with a blockbuster debut win!

John Phillips: A fiery victory from a man who treats the ring like a movie set—and tonight, he got the perfect take.

Cristian Santos Open Challenge

John Phillips: Next up, we heard earlier today that Cristian Santos, fresh off winning the WrestleZone Championship, issued an open challenge to anyone in the back.

Mark Bravo: That’s not confidence—that’s territorial dominance. Santos wants blood.

John Phillips: And who stepped up? Aaron Shaffer. The crowd ERUPTED when those wind machines kicked on.

Mark Bravo: The skater savant against the South Texas savage—let’s go!

John Phillips: The bell rang, and Santos charged like a beast. He bulldozed Shaffer with a Running Bomber, followed by a Feral Spinebuster that shook the ring.

Mark Bravo: Santos howled—but he howled too soon. Shaffer dodged the Bonecrusher Knee and hit a Whirlwind DDT outta nowhere!

John Phillips: The match turned into a storm—Shaffer launched into a Gale Force Dropkick, then hit the ropes for a Storm Surge Moonsault—cover!

Referee: One… Two—kickout!

Mark Bravo: They went to war. Santos roared back with a Savage Lariat, then dragged Shaffer into a setup for Hell’s Gate

John Phillips: —BUT SHAFFER REVERSED! Twister Slam into the corner! He climbed up, measured it—

Mark Bravo: Eye of the Storm!!!

John Phillips: Santos rolled to his knees—right into the Stormbreaker!

Referee: One… Two… THREE!

Mark Bravo: ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? SHAFFER DID IT! SHAFFER IS THE NEW WRESTLEZONE CHAMPION!

John Phillips: Orlando is on its feet! Cristian Santos’s reign lasted one week—and now Aaron Shaffer has the gold!

Mark Bravo: That storm rolled in fast, and Santos never saw it coming. What a moment.

Angela Hall vs Nancy Rhodes

John Phillips: When Angela Hall steps into the ring, it’s like watching a lightning strike in real time. She walked out to that signature flash of blue, all business.

Mark Bravo: But Nancy Rhodes is a fighter, John. Elbows sharp as glass and no fear of anyone.

John Phillips: Rhodes struck first—Spinning Razor Elbow, then a Sliding Dagger Dropkick to Hall’s knee that brought the champion down hard.

Mark Bravo: Rhodes locked in Scarlet Scissors, trying to sap Hall’s speed—but Angela gritted it out and reached the ropes just in time.

John Phillips: Hall rebounded fast—Cyclone DDT flipped the tide. Then she surged with a Thunderclap Spear, nearly cutting Rhodes in two.

Mark Bravo: Rhodes went for Razor’s Redemption, but Hall escaped—hit a Raging Rapids Suplex, then pulled Rhodes into the corner for her setup—

John Phillips: Double Powerbomb into the Hurricane Hammer!

Referee: One… Two… Three!

Mark Bravo: Angela Hall retains again! She’s like lightning in a bottle—uncontainable.

John Phillips: Nancy Rhodes brought the fury, but Angela’s precision and endurance shined through once more.

Closing Thoughts & What’s Ahead

John Phillips: What a night—new champions, stunning upsets, and one hell of a statement from Aaron Shaffer.

Mark Bravo: And don’t forget Juan Calderon—what a debut. That man’s made for the spotlight.

John Phillips: But let’s not overlook what’s coming this week… WrestleUTA: One Last Stop is this Friday!

Mark Bravo: The final round of the UTA Championship tournament. Stars from both coasts. Grudges to settle. Titles on the line.

John Phillips: Don’t miss it. And we’ll be right back here next Wednesday with the fallout—what happens now that Shaffer’s the champion? Will Santos retaliate?

Mark Bravo: I guarantee blood, John. Somebody’s gonna get paid back.

John Phillips: For now, I’m John Phillips…

Mark Bravo: …And I’m Mark Bravo. Thanks for watching IN THE ZONE, and we’ll see you next week—same time, same arena!

Show Credits

  • Segment: “IN THE ZONE” – Written by Ben.

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