IWRA Storm Kicks Off with Brutal Pinnacle Qualifier Between Max Montana and Tommy Hawkins
The road to Pinnacle has officially begun, and IWRA Storm wasted no time delivering a high-stakes showdown between Max Montana and Tommy Hawkins. Both men were looking to qualify for the prestigious Pinnacle Ladder Match, but the night took a violent turn before the match even began.
As Tommy Hawkins made his way to the ring, he was blindsided by none other than Zac Braddock. Braddock, who has been a thorn in Tommy’s side for months, launched a brutal ambush, shoving Hawkins into the ring apron and then smashing him against the steel stairs before rolling him into the ring. Official John Cole immediately intervened, warning Braddock to back off. After ensuring Hawkins was still able to compete, the bell finally rang to start the match.
Despite the pre-match assault, Tommy Hawkins exploded into action. With a high-flying offense, he took Montana down with a massive dropkick to the head. Montana barely had time to recover before Hawkins struck again, pummelling him with a series of strikes and capping it off with a moonsault. Hawkins stayed on the offensive, delivering two devastating brainbusters before attempting a pin, but Montana kicked out just in time.
Attempting to maintain control, Hawkins dragged Montana toward the turnbuckles, but the resilient Montana fought back with a sharp elbow, forcing Hawkins to stumble away. Seizing the opportunity, Montana took Hawkins down and rebounded off the ropes to deliver a crushing splash. The action spilled to the outside, where Montana executed a stunning somersault dive over the ropes, taking Hawkins out at ringside.
Montana continued his assault outside the ring, punishing Hawkins against the barricades. However, when he attempted to throw Tommy back into the ring, Hawkins reversed the momentum, sending Montana crashing against the apron instead. Hawkins wasted no time, leaping back into the ring, only to be yanked across the mat by Montana, who was determined to regain control.
After a back-and-forth exchange, Hawkins gained the upper hand once again, taking Montana down with a hurricanrana before attempting a pinfall. John Cole counted to three, seemingly awarding the victory to Hawkins. But Leon Graves, Montana’s Havoc tag partner, quickly pointed out that Montana had grabbed the rope during the pin, an action Cole had not noticed. The referee reversed the call, and as Hawkins protested the decision, Montana capitalized, delivering a brutal punch that floored Tommy.
Hawkins tried to roll out of the ring for a breather, but Montana stayed in pursuit. Standing at the ropes, Montana blocked Hawkins from re-entering the ring. When Hawkins turned to leave, he was met by Leon Graves, who forced him back toward the squared circle. Montana wasted no time, dragging Hawkins back inside and unleashing a relentless barrage of fists. As Hawkins struggled to defend himself, John Cole stepped in to pull Montana away, but Montana broke free and continued his onslaught. After repeated warnings, Cole had no choice but to call off the match, declaring Tommy Hawkins unable to continue.
But the chaos wasn’t over yet. With Hawkins helpless in the ring, Montana ordered Graves to grab a steel chair. What followed was a merciless beating, as Montana slammed the chair down onto Hawkins’ body before Graves joined in, adding to the destruction. The crowd erupted in boos, but Havoc remained unfazed, savouring their brutality.
As the carnage unfolded, the Braddock Brothers’ music hit, and the duo stepped onto the stage, clapping in approval. Zac Braddock and his brother watched on, seemingly impressed with the damage Havoc had inflicted on their common enemy. With alliances shifting and chaos brewing on the road to Pinnacle, one thing is clear: Tommy Hawkins’ fight for redemption is far from over.
Max Montana may have secured a spot in the Pinnacle Ladder Match, but at what cost? And what role will the Braddock Brothers play in this ever-intensifying storm? The IWRA landscape is shifting, and Pinnacle is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable events of the year.

