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Post by Jess Fowler on Jun 27, 2018 5:01:01 GMT
Bloody AssizesSunday, June 24th, 2018: Oracle Arena, Oakland, California-------------------------------------- PRE-SHOW SEGMENTRoundtable discussion 1 --------------------------------------
Vasco Dias: “Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to...Bloody Assizes! We are here at the home of the World Champion, Golden State Warriors in the Oracle Arena, right here in Oakland, California! I as always, am Vasco Dias, joining me at the table is the lovely Rachel Grimes!”
Rachel Grimes: “Thank you Vasco, it’s excellent to be here again, for the second ever Round Table discussion! The people are filing in, and I heard right before we went live that we are officially sold out, 20,000 seats sold and are getting filled in as we speak!”
Vasco Dias: “That isn’t surprising, no matter where Imperial goes, we always sell ‘em out! Also joining us tonight, is everyone’s favorite media personality, Tyler Jacobs!”
Tyler Jacobs: “And boy, do we have ourselves a treat tonight! I can not wait to dive right into dissecting the show!”
Rachel Grimes: “Absolutely right Tyler! Coming off of Night of the Immortals, it was going to be tough shoes to fill, but looking up and down, Bloody Assizes is doing it!”
Vasco Dias: “And joining us again, is Imperial superstar, one Xavier Cross!”
Xavier Cross: “Thank you Vasco, might as say, Rachel you look lovely, Vasco you look lovelier, and Tyler, you are handsome as always, and boy do you smell fantastic.”
{We see Xavier Cross lean over, sitting next to Tyler, he takes a long sniff of Tyler, who pushes him away as the two men share a laugh.}
Vasco Dias: “How are you feeling Xavier? It’s been a rough few weeks for you..”
Xavier Cross: “I won’t lie, I’m sore, I put on a performance of a lifetime at Night of the Immortals thanks to, Red Cap I think we may have stole the show. Then despite the interference of my opponent tonight, Jason Sandman, I am proud of my performance in the Joker in the Pack ladder match, and honestly, everyone knows how well Dean Harper and I get along, but it was a big win for the kid. So my hats off to him.”
Rachel Grimes: “High praise from Xavier Cross, you must be getting modest in your old age.”
Xavier Cross: “Hey now, easy with the cheap shots.”
Tyler Jacobs: “Speaking of cheap shots, why don’t we take a look at our pre-show match tonight where a returning Trent Helms makes his redebut!”
Xavier Cross: “I’ve known Trent for a while, but I’ve never had the pleasure of crossing paths with him, more so I think the business as a whole will benefit from a veteran with his skill set, and his, unique well, I don’t know how you would describe it.”
Tyler Jacobs: “Risen from the dead, Trent Helms is possibly the most eccentric man in the wrestling business. When you travel across dimensions, throughout space and galaxies. It means something when you decide to come here, to compete in front of these fans.”
Rachel Grimes: “But the question is, are we going to get the legendary Trent Helms of old, the world champion, the true competitor, or is this just cheap tricks, smoke and mirrors?”
Vasco Dias: “We will get to see soon, when Trent Helms takes on everyone’s favorite small big guy, Gibberg!”
Xavier Cross: “Don’t sleep on Gibberg, but I mean let’s be honest, history shows that Gibberg performs as well as a drunk man on a unicycle.”
Tyler Jacobs: “That’s...a strange analogy, but I get it…”
Vasco Dias: “I’m going to head down and join Terri at the booth for tonight’s pre show match, try not to kill the show while I’m gone.”
{Vasco casually gets up, exiting camera shot.}
Rachel Grimes: “This seems like a good time to throw to our sponsors for tonight’s events.”
{We get a small package of Marvel’s upcoming summer blockbuster, ‘Ant Man and the Wasp’ with a crossover of various IWF Superstars fighting oversized insects in what can only be described as terrifying.}
Xavier Cross: “I love superhero movies! Plus, did you see that Andrew Jacobsen put the that Spider in a Figure 64 leg lock!”
Tyler Jacobs: “That...that is going to give me nightmares…”
Rachel Grimes: “And also sponsoring Bloody Assizes…”
{The next sponsor is a Gatorade ad, showing various IWF Superstars and Athletes facing off. The highlight is Mike Laszlo dripping blue gatorade sweat, as he swats away a Steph Curry three pointer, letting out a roar of victory.}
Xavier Cross: “The only real champion from Ohio is Lazzy, he’s never abandoned that place.”
Tyler Jacobs: “I don’t think I’ve ever seen Mike Laszlo be that excited to do anything before.”
Xavier Cross: “He’s doing the one thing that LeBron couldn’t, stop Steph.”
Rachel Grimes: “And, as a special note, for everyone watching, we at the Imperial family, want to let you know, you’re not alone. Things don’t have to end.”
Tyler Jacobs: “You’re absolutely right, sometimes you can feel down and out, like there isn’t any escape. But I promise, things can get better.”
Xavier Cross: “Life is hard, I won’t lie, but no matter what you can’t give up, and you don’t have to do it alone.”
Rachel Grimes: “Roberto Verona, and IWF are proud to join up with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, if you need help, it’s just a phone call away.”
Tyler Jacobs: “You don’t have to do it alone, so please, if you think you need help reach out.”
Xavier Cross: “There isn’t anything to be ashamed of, if you’re sick you go to the doc and get some meds. Mental illness, is what it is, an illness, don’t let yourself go untreated. 1-800-273-8255. Twenty-four seven, three six five.”
Tyler Jacobs: “Now, let’s take a look at our card shall we?”
Rachel Grimes: “First off on the main show, James Gilmore taking on this strange, I don’t know what to call it.”
Xavier Cross: “Caligula? Look I don’t care who you are, Gilmore isn’t the kinda guy who backs down, or quits. He’s gonna throw a hundred percent at you every single time, and this, this is going to be brutal from what I hear, which is perfect for the name.”
Tyler Jacobs: “It will be an interesting collision, I don’t know what to expect, but we have a lot to look forward to.”
Rachel Grimes: “Next up we get Mike Laszlo taking on the Young Ulf Hednir.”
Xavier Cross: “Look, this has me excited, I can’t think of anything more exciting than Ulf superman punchin the sweet baby jesus out of Lazzy. But seriously, this is a great match up. Ulf can really make a name for himself, here.”
Tyler Jacobs: "Mike is one of the best, like, all time. Ulf is young and full of grit. But being able to stand toe to toe with someone fans debate as being Goat, to me, Ulf is just going to be another body paving the legacy ahead for Mike Laszlo.”
Rachel Grimes: “And next we ha-”
Ethan King: “You have the one, and only. Me.”
{Sauntering onto the pre-show panel set like no one else has the swagger to do, walks Ethan King, in an expensive sit. Smirking a bit, he casually slides into Vasco’s chair.}
Rachel Grimes: “Welcome to the panel Mr. King, uh, what brings the honor?”
Ethan King: “Well, considering I’m currently…”
{He glances at his expensive watch, looking back up.}
Ethan King: “Making more money than most of the...boys in the back, while not having to perform in front of these urban heathens.”
Xavier Cross: “Well, this just got borderline racist.”
Ethan King: “You can call me a racist if you want Xavier, but the simple fact is, I only like green faces.”
Tyler Jacobs: “Ethan-”
Ethan King: “No...no you call me Mister King.”
{Tyler looks into the camera, channeling his inner Jim Halpert.}
Tyler Jacobs: “So...Mister King, how do you feel about not being booked tonight?”
Ethan King: “Great actually, I don’t have to tickle that tight little asshole of Cable Arcane like that Steve Awesome has-been just to get booked. Remember that little tirade he had at Night of the Immortals. What a joke, having to act like a total moron just to get some attention.”
Xavier Cross: “So..totally not what you’re doing down?”
Ethan King: “Coming out here, bumping your ratings up tenfold, while making more money than you three put together? That’s what I call entertainment.”
Tyler Jacobs: “You’ve made that very clear.”
Ethan King: “I’ve done more numbers right now, in five minutes than what the main event is going to draw in. I sell less merch, but you pay twice as much for my things because people want, simply...the best, and that is me.”
{King stands back up, arrogantly bowing to the panel, as he casually walks away as the filing in crowd behind him, jeer and boo at him.}
Tyler Jacobs: “That...was fun, can we get security for these things?”
Rachel Grimes: “What a sleazebag.”
Xavier Cross: “Dude walks the walk, and talks the talk, I’ll give him credit for that.”
Rachel Grimes: “As I was saying. We have Pax Stormcrow and Nighthawk starting off a fantastic best of five series.”
Xavier Cross: “You know, the wrestling fans, the people who get real excited at what people can do in the ring?”
Tyler Jacobs: “This is a match that would blow the lid off of any stadium in the world.”
Xavier Cross: “Honestly, I gotta give it to Pax. I saw what kind of talent this kid has in Joker in the Pack, and he’s young, and exciting. If his year keeps rolling, he is an easy shoe in for Rookie of the Year.”
Tyler Jacobs: “I hate to disagree, but Nighthawk needs a win here to get his career on track. He may be one of the best technical wrestlers, but that doesn’t mean squat when you can’t string together wins. Tonight is the night where he needs to turn that around.”
Xavier Cross: “I’ll be sitting on the edge of my seat watching this match though.”
Rachel Grimes: “And we’re going to send it down to Vasco Dias, and Terri Morasco who are standing by ringside!” -------------------------------------- PRE-SHOW MATCHTrent Helms v Gibberg --------------------------------------
{We cut over to Vasco Dias and Terri Morasco sitting behind the announcers desk.}
Vasco Dias: “Thanks Rachel, joined here by my cohost, Terri Morasco.”
Terri Morasco: “I think it’s unfair that you keep getting these sweet preshow gigs, I mean goodness that Tyler Jacobs is so handsome.”
Vasco Dias: “You’re disgusting Terri, and yes, he is. But anyway! We have Gibberg in the ring, awaiting the arrival of the returning hero, Trent Helms!”
{Van Halen’s ‘Sweet Victory’ hits the loudspeakers, as the fans rise to their feets excited to see the returning hero from Helmsphere. As the newly bearded, more handsome than ever before Trent Helms slowly makes his way out from behind the curtain, pointing down the entrance ramp at Gibberg. Trent takes a few steps before charging down the ramp. He leaps easily landing on the apron, before flipping over the top rope.}
Vasco Dias: “Trent Helms hasn’t lost a step! In fact, he may have added a few extra ones.”
Terri Morasco: “More so, he looks better than ever, before he was cute but now...goodness.”
Vasco Dias: “Contain yourself harlot!”
{Pacing back and forth, Gibberg stares down Trent, who calmly walks to his corner. Briggs calls for the bell as Gibberg charges forward. Trent doesn’t waste time kneeling down, lifting Gibberg up on his shoulders, before tossing him into the air, hitting the double knee gutbuster!}
Vasco Dias: “BIOSHOCK! RIGHT OUT OF THE GATES!”
Terri Morasco: “Good god, that was quick!”
Vasco Dias: “You tell that to all your boyfriends don’t you?”
{Trent kicks Gibberg over onto his back, as he puts a foot over the chest of Gibberg, as John Briggs counts the one...two...three. Calling for the bell, Trent Helms casually walks over to the side of the ring, grabbing a microphone.}
Trent Helms: “Is this the best you have to offer, a jobber?”
{Trent leans on the ring ropes, eyeing the hard camera.}
Trent Helms: “I’m back, and better than ever. I’m going to prove that every week, you want to know if you’re gonna get the old Trent Helms, the old Trent is dead and gone bay-bay. This Trent Helms is going to be...better...than...ever.”
{He spikes the microphone like a football right into the chest of Gibberg as Trent Helms exits the ring, holding his arm up as the crowd is left surprised and excited.}
Vasco Dias: “What an unexpected turn of events.”
Terri Morasco: “Week in and week out. I’m beyond hyped for what Trent Helms is going to bring to IWF!”
Vasco Dias: “Let’s send it back to the Trifecta up in the Preshow Panel!”
-------------------------------------- PRE-SHOW SEGMENT Roundtable discussion 2
-------------------------------------- {We flip back over to Rachel, Tyler, and Xavier Cross sitting across from each other.} Xavier Cross: “Oh man, Trent Helms putting the world on notice. That may have been a new record.” Rachel Grimes: “I got to say, I was not expecting that.” Tyler Jacobs: “It was an impressive outing by Helms, but now we move onto something...that is a bit more serious.” Vivienne Rodgers: “I agree…” {We pan up to see the Open Weight Women’s Champion walking onto the set, leaning over kissing Xavier on the cheek.} Xavier Cross: “Whatdya mean serious? I’m gonna kick Jason Sandman’s teeth down his throat.” Vivienne Rodgers: “You’ve started to turn the extreme dial up too fast mister, Joker in the Pack, and now this? Sandman has played dirty every week up until now, what do you think is gonna change?” Tyler Jacobs: “If I might intervene…” Rachel Grimes: “Oh please, this is getting good…” Xavier Cross: “Baby...please, I got this. I’ll be fine…” Tyler Jacobs: “Since you’re here Vivienne, want to talk about your match up?” {Vivienne throws Xavier a look, who raises his hands up.} Vivienne Rodgers: “I know the danger that Maxine brings to the ring, so I’ve prepared myself to endure the long haul when it comes to fighting her. I’m excited to test myself against her, and once again defend my Open Weight Championship.” Xavier Cross: “Chips are on the table for the Pack tonight, they’re dangerous as hell, and getting gold is something they will do anything to do.” Vivienne Rodgers: “I’m ready for that, you can’t be ready for everything, but I got to say, I’m beyond hyped for this.” Rachel Grimes: “I can’t blame you, you’ve been an excellent champion, and the fans love you. I’m very excited to watch you go out and defend!” Vivienne Rodgers: “Thank you Rach, and this one better be ready to celebrate when I win tonight, because he missed out on the last one.” Xavier Cross: “I...literally got powerbombed out of the ring…” Tyler Jacobs: “No excuses Cross!” {Vivienne holds up her title to the fans still filing in as they go bonkers for their Open Weight Champion, she gives Xavier a wink before exiting the stage.} Tyler Jacobs: “You may be the luckiest man in the world Cross, how did you even manage that?” Xavier Cross: “I can tie a knot in a starburst wrapper.” Rachel Grimes: “Holy...wait what?” Xavier Cross: “How bout Bancroft versus 30 Seconds in the future Bancroft.” Tyler Jacobs: “Thaddeus is one of my more entertaining favorites of IWF, and watching time travel on live television.” Rachel Grimes: “Simply put, I got to give it to 30 seconds in the future, and well, I mean...future right?” Xavier Cross: “For two guys who will know each other better than anyone else, it could be interesting to say the least.” Tyler Jacobs: “Next we have a return of one of the foundations of the Women’s division, and fan favorite Jessica Reed!” Xavier Cross: “The Imperial Baby is back, the fans love her, she’s wonderful to have backstage. The business is at it’s peak when Jessica Reed is there.” Rachel Grimes: “I think we can all agree on that, but she may face her most dangerous opponent...ever.” Xavier Cross: “Rowan is different than anything I’ve ever seen. Male or female, she is...vicious, sadistic, and she always has a plan.” Tyler Jacobs: “We all know Jessica has been watching, she isn’t going to take this lightly.” Xavier Cross: “Honestly, I don’t know, even if Jessica comes in full monty, fully prepared...I don’t know if Rowan is beatable. Plain and simple.” Rachel Grimes: “If anyone can do it, it’s Reed.” Tyler Jacobs: “Now we have the barn burner that is the Last Rites match to determine the new Luchadora champ!” Xavier Cross: “I’ve said it many times, but IWF is the cutting edge for women’s wrestling, and this title is really giving these ladies a chance to showcase that talent.” Rachel Grimes: “It always makes me so happy how progressive you are Cross, these ladies are going to tear the roof down!” Tyler Jacobs: “Who you got?” Xavier Cross: “Vivienne is defending her title, we have a Night of Immortals main event before with Jessica and Rowan...you take Viv and Rowan out of the picture, I’d put my money on Pandora. To me, she’s one of the greatest, and I think tonight she’ll trailblaze another title run as the first ever Luchadora!” Tyler Jacobs: “Good pick, but let’s be honest, Dawn Halliwell is representing Age of Gods, and knowing that God, Spike, and Jayson are going on after her. She wants to roll that momentum. She’s one of the best in the company, and I think she’s going to shine bright, and bring home the gold, celebrating the first luchadora champion, alongside the reigning, defending, undisputed….Men’s World Champion.” Xavier Cross: “But...he hasn’t defended it...yet…” Tyler Jacobs: “Spike Kane. Don’t interrupt me Cross!” Rachel Grimes: “Dawn and Pandora, good picks but obvious picks. You see...I got the inside scoop on this one guys, and you want to know who’s gonna win the Last Rites Match?” {Tyler and Xavier look at each other, then Rachel curiously.} Rachel Grimes: “It’s gonna be me.” {Tyler and Xavier look dumbfounded now, and look at each other, before bursting out laughing. }Rachel Grimes:”...I hate you two…” Tyler Jacobs: “And of course, we have a star studded main event.” Xavier Cross: “The Pack, taking on The Age of Gods, taking on The Corporation of...Domination? Taking on Infamously Bueno.” Tyler Jacobs: “Corporation of Domination?” Rachel Grimes: “Is that the R&D version of Cobra Command?” Xavier Cross: “Oh I’m sorry Verona, Cable, and Pooler didn’t take branding into consideration.” Tyler Jacobs: “You know. They did though, they’re Team CaBobTo…” Xavier Cross: “Well...that’s...that’s….genius damn it.” Rachel Grimes: “Idiot. So who you got folks?” Tyler Jacobs: “I’m going with the suits, Robert Verona, Cable Arcane, and Bob Pooler. Three men that alone are deadly. If they’re on the same page, they don’t need religions or magic to win, they got pure talent and skill.” Rachel Grimes: “Well, I will disagree with you there Ty. Growing up I went to church, and I learned to fear God and his wraith…” Xavier Cross: “Catholic?” Rachel Grimes: “Very much, yes. Point being, it’s not whether I think Angel is God or not, but I’m not going to take the chance that he isn’t. You don’t beat the Age of Gods. That’s my horse in the race, and I’m sticking to that…” Tyler Jacobs: “What’s a God to Roberto Verona?” Rachel Grimes: “Alot.” Tyler Jacobs: “God doesn’t sign my paychecks, but he sure does ask for money alot.” Xavier Cross: “And let’s avoid this debate, I got The Pack.” {Both Rachel and Tyler turn to look at Xavier, shocked.} Xavier Cross: “Look, I know, better than probably anyone what that group is capable of, and the stakes are high. Rowan is back. They are going to be on their A game, deadly and sharp.” Dean Harper: “High praise from my favorite pet, care to come home?” {Xavier pops up out of his chair, as we see Dean Harper casually stroll onto the set carrying his Joker in the Pack briefcase.} Xavier Cross: “I’ll have to take a rain check Harper…” Dean Harper: “You make me so sad, I made sure to keep your room nice and clean, and you want to be so rude.” {The two men take a few steps towards each other as Tyler and Rachel back away.} Xavier Cross: “Look Harper. I can’t wait to beat the living hell out of you one day, I got a box of receipts that I can’t wait to return. So…” {Xavier looks like he’s eaten something sour.} Xavier Cross: “Don’t let those clowns win, I’m going to be the one to kick your ass.” {Dean smirks a bit, tilting his head.} Dean Harper: “You’re going to make me blush...Don’t let Sandman tear you apart...I look forward to doing that myself…” {Dean reaches out stroking Xavier’s face, who seems to have frozen still as Dean walks away humming a tune.} Rachel Grimes: “Cross? You good?” Xavier Cross: “...Yeah…” Tyler Jacobs: “I’m getting the cue, it’s time. Ladies and Gentlemen, put the kids to bed. It’s time for….Bloody Assizes!” {We pan out from our preshow panel, as we are sent down to Vasco and Terri at the commentary booth.}-------------------------------------- SINGLES MATCHJames Gilmore vs “Caligula” --------------------------------------
{ Judas Priest's "Screaming for Vengeance" begins to play as jets of water shoot out from all directions. We then see James Gilmore stepping out onto the stage, haggard appearance and all, as he walks down to the ring without saying a word...that is, until he steps into the ring after grabbing a mike from a nearby attendant. }
James Gilmore: Hey Mr. Wizard...COME ON DOWN!!!!
{ The crowd chers with a few laughs, recognizing the reference to a certain game show, which is taped down the road on Beverly and Fairfax. }
James Gilmore: Are ya MAN enough to fight with me!?!
{ James, in the ring, throws his hands up and prepares himself for the upcoming match. Yet eerily, we feel a cold burst of wind blowing through the arena, followed by an audible rumbling sound as the lights flicker off and on. }
‘Caligula’ (voice): Very good...you look ready. That is all I wanted to see from you ever since I...came about and assumed the identity of ‘Johnny.’ You see, I was merely sent here to test your combat readiness, to see whether or not your head was truly in the game, that you were dispassionate from the ones around you. Sadly...you can’t be the one to release me. You were never my real target to begin with. You could only see me because...well, you believed that entities like me existed.
{ Gilmore stands defiant, ready to bring the demon's true form out for a fight. Yet all he gets is sinister laughter and another biting, bitterly chilly gust. }
‘Caligula’ (voice): Think about it...Fiona Magdalene, my REAL target, is fighting to get me out of her head once and for all. But what about you...what are you fighting for…? Seperate goals and amibitions--THAT was the lesson I've been trying to teach you ever since I came into your miserable existence. I believe this little carrot might interest you: your dear brother, who is very much alive at this point. Or how about Yulia...who is holed up in a jail cell somewhere in a ghost town. Or how about the aforementioned Fiona...hrmmm…?!
{ The Islander alum grits his teeth as mugshots of all three of the mentioned people appear on the big screen. The unholy cackling continues, the entity's booming voice ringing throughout the entire building... }
‘Caligula’ (voice): You have two choices...your loved ones, or your own career. Choose wisely.
{ ...and James, for his part, wound up finding himself in a bit of a dilemma. What choice would he make...or even better, did he even HAVE a choice to begin with?! Gilmore, with eyes wide open and a determined expression on his face, points to the on-screen display before touching his heart, as if to say 'these are my loved ones, I fight for them!' The spectre's laughter was even more pronounced, his tone more condescending than ever as he issued his response. }
‘Caligula’ (voice): Such a pity that you would be willing to die out there for the people you cherish. You could be champion, you could be a hall-of-famer, but now I see where your heart truly lies. I will show you my TRUE nature…
{ The lights go out before turning into a vibrant blood-red hue. A blast of pyro cannon goes off, and the lights teturn to normal, evealing 'Caligula' in his true form for all the world to see--around 7'1" and weighed close to 330 pounds, sporting all-red wrestling gear complimenting his pale and expressionless visage. James eventually made the first moves as the bell rang, firing away with rights and lefts as he backed the bigger fellow into the corner. Caligula just laughed, ekeing out a sinister smile as he simply shoved the smaller Gilmore away like a rag doll. }
Terri Morasco: He's actually SMILING!
Vasco Dias: That's what demons do Terri...they love dishin'--ZOINKS!!
{ Caligula nearly decapitates James with a mighty one-armed clothesline from basically out of nowhere. The laughter in his voice is very evident as he picked up his hapless victim and hoisted him up into the air as the crowd screamed in terror for the poor bastard to fight back. Suddenly, the lights return to that evil red hue as the fans fall silent. }
‘Caligula’ (voice): You were actually going to believe we were having a match. I mean, an ACTUAL match that you could actually WIN!?! Remember, I don’t exist except in all of your minds…
{The crowd murmurs, anticipating something big about to happen as the lights instantly fall to black, the aura around Staples Center turning cold and unforgiving...}
Terri Morasco: Oh, dear...I have a baaaaad feeling about this...
{ ...and yeppers, Terri was right. We hear the distinctive sound of James Gilmore screaming, followed by an audible thud of head being spiked into the deck, and then...nothing but silence as the lights returned to normal. We see James lying in the center of the ring, KO'd from whatever maneuver Caligula had performed as the demonic, gleeful cackles continued on. }
‘Caligula’ (voice): ...and besides that, James Jefferson, you wouldn’t have beaten me anyway; after all, you're simply far too trusting. Consider it a wake-up call and a warning...lashing out in defense of your loved ones will get you nowhere. I'll be watching... -------------------------------------- BACKSTAGE SEGMENTTeam Free Will --------------------------------------
{The camera comes on to a group of people backstage, Shea O’Hara, Vivienne Rodgers, Nate Harris, Nick Hunter, Pax Stormcrow, Andrew Jacobsen and Xavier Cross.} Vivienne Rodgers: Thank you all for coming. Nick Hunter: So ya’ll serious about this? Shea O’Hara: Why wouldn’t we be? Pax Stormcrow: Most of us don’t know each other that well. Andrew Jacobsen: Like Shea said in the group text. We might not all be super fund of each other but this faction war needs some people to step in. Vivienne Rodgers: its two cults that say they want to rip the company apart. We can’t expect the bosses to handle that by themselves, can we? Nate Harris: Listen I’m always down for kicking egotistical white boy ass. Shea O’Hara: so… Team Free Will? Xavier Cross: Where Viv goes so goes my castle.
{Vivienne smiles at him.} Shea O’Hara: Seriously, you’re all in? This won’t be easy. Things could get bad. I’m talking personal attacks. You’re all down? {The group nods.} Shea O’Hara: Awesome. Thank you guys. Starting this week we protect the locker rooms, our co-workers. Vivienne Rodgers: At least try. {Dropping down from the ceiling right next to them, causing Vivienne to jump slightly.} Redcap: "Joker Red and joker black, The hanged man courts a fool The Jack of Knaves is feeling brave and speaks of wolf and man. Hear my verse and hear it well though it could be perverse for Abbadon is truly gone to seek the throne of God. She forget so easy the aincent treaty that binds demons to hell by since or sear she just wont hear the cause of Just Free Will The Morningstar is weeping God's sheep the Pack are bleating the future is so fleeting. They are mirrors just the same" {Shea and Vivienne exchange a look.} Xavier Cross: That means he wants to help. Shea O’Hara: You sure? {Xavier looks to Redcap.} Xavier Cross: Yeah, I speak Rook. Vivienne Rodgers: Okay, can I ask why?
Redcap: “Destiny.” Shea O’Hara: Yeah, that’s not ominous or anything. -------------------------------------- SINGLES MATCHMike Laszlo vs Ulf Hednir --------------------------------------
{Mike and Ulf start the match off on pretty square footing. They go after each other with everything they have. There are moments where it looks like Ulf or Mike might pull it ahead but the other always kicks out of the pin. The match is called a draw after time hits.} -------------------------------------- VIDEO SEGMENTThe announcement of Heir to the Throne for Legacy --------------------------------------
-------------------------------------- SINGLES MATCHBest of Five Series: 1Pax Stormcrow vs. Nighthawk --------------------------------------
Ring Announcer Alison Valance: “This next contest is match #1 in the best of 5 series.”
{The lights in the arena dim, and there is the sound of a powerup collected in an old video game system. At the sound, the crowd leap to their feet with cheers. A beat is laid out, filling the arena with the sounds of a Midi file. The lights pulse in time with the music. As they flash as the beat trembles, an explosion of sparks rocks the entrance stage. Pax runs out, shouting at the crowd to hype them up as the chanting on Suplex by A Tribe Called Red kicks in. He jumps in place at the entrance ramp, before making his way down to the arena. He slaps hands with fans, especially taking the time to pay attention to a kid or two on the way down to the ring. He slides under the ropes and rolls to his feet, circling the ring as he shouts to the crowd with a giant smile on his face.}
Alison Valance: “Introducing first, weighing in at 249 pounds, from Aitken, Minnesota please welcome Pax Stormcrow!”
{As the ring announcer moves to a neutral corner the lights in the sold-out arena dim for just a moment as the opening strains of "I Remember (Bakusho Sengen Intro)" by Tristam boom out over the sound speakers, as Nighthawk walks to the ring confidently shaking hands with the crowd as he does so. Climbing up on the outside of the 2nd and 3rd turnbuckles the "Wrestling Machine" exhorts the crowd to make more and more noise before climbing into the ring and submitting himself to be checked out by the referee.}
Alison Valance: “And his opponent, weighing in at 185 pounds, from the fighting city of Chicago, Illinois…. ‘The Master of 1000 Holds’…. ‘The Wrestling Machine’ Nighthawk!”
Terri Morasco: “And in the opening match of the Best-of-5 series to determine the #1 contender to the Strong Style Championship, we’re going to see two technical wrestlers who Cristiano Tapia said represented the best of what Strong Style was supposed to be battle to become that division’s standard.”
Vasco Dias: “Weirdly, in a lot of ways, they’re both really similar. Both men are renowned for their stamina, and their ability to wrestle long matches. Minus the weight advantage, they are very closely matched. But it is that weight advantage, a 64-pound one for Pax Stormcrow, that may be the difference. His throws, and his strikes, will have much more on them than Nighthawk’s will. Will the speed of the “Wrestling Machine”, and his agility and slickness, be enough to overcome that power gap? We shall soon see.”
{As the referee rings the bell to start the match Nighthawk and Pax put mouthpieces in as if realizing what this contest is eventually going to end up becoming as the crowd gasps in approval. That task done both Nighthawk and Pax immediately shake hands with each other before immediately going into a tight lockup position as they battle for wrist control from a collar-and-elbow lockup, each man trying to fight through into a more advantageous position which both men are unable to get as they find themselves near the ropes where the referee forces the break which both men give cleanly as they glance at each other before moving back into the center of the ring and again going for another collar-and-elbow lockup. But as they continue to push for position Pax uses his power advantage to try and drop down into a double-leg takedown which Nighthawk is unable to stuff but is able to grab the ropes before the takedown is finished. Taking a moment to exhale, clearly realizing that he has a tiger by the tail, the “American Samurai” goes back in looking for another lockup only for Pax to quickly hook in a double collar tie instead and quickly lock in a standing headscissors out of that, grinding the points of his elbows into the upper back and shoulders until Nighthawk goes down to his knees where Pax follows him while still keeping the headscissors tightly locked in as he tries to control the match and use his strength and weight advantage to lean on his smaller opponent and try and wear him down before turning into a plank position while still keeping the headscissors applied. Letting out a strangled grunt of no when the referee asks him if he wants to submit the Chicagoan now begins to work on trying to find an escape out of trouble, using his hands to pry the headscissors just open enough that he can pop through into a prawn hold that gets a flash 2-count. But as the referee’s hand hits the mat for 2 Pax hooks in a waistlock from the mat and uses that to pull both himself and his opponent back up to a standing position before trying to go for a quick waistlock takeover. Reaching inside the waistlock to pry himself free Nighthawk manages to loosen the grip just enough to force a clean break which Pax is only all too happy to give. Undoing the rubber band that keeps his long cherry bomb-red hair in a very tight top-knot the “Wrestling Machine” again goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup and this time finds himself able to come out of it with a European-style top wristlock. Seeing the top wristlock locked in Pax quickly goes into a full wrestler’s bridge, the nape of his neck touching the canvas, as he tries to use a quick change of direction to counter out of the wristlock. Seeing that coming the “Master of 1000 Holds” simply breaks the bridge with a well-timed trip before applying a grounded variant of the same wristlock he was looking for originally.}
Terri Morasco: “The last match we saw between these two men was a tightly contested technical wrestling masterclass. And early on, we are seeing more of the same.”
Vasco Dias: “But this match is the 1st match in a series, Terri. Eventually, tempers are going to flare. This can’t be wrestled this clean for as long as it has been. Sooner or later, we’re going to play the feud.”
{As Nighthawk cranks tightly on the wristlock Pax tries to go for a quick headscissors to counter, reaching up his free hand to try and pull Nighthawk’s chin down close enough to him where he can get the headscissors looked in. Simply rolling through while keeping the wristlock applied Nighthawk converts the wristlock into an attempt at a cross-armbreaker which Pax blocks by clasping his hands together before rolling through into his own submission hold in the form of an arm triangle, which Nighthawk counters into an attempt at a kimura before Pax rolls through into a Twister attempt only to find themselves tied up in the ropes. Extricating themselves from this predicament carefully Pax offers Nighthawk a hand up which he takes before bowing to his opponent, to which the Minnesotan offers a nod of the head that almost goes unnoticed before going for a low single-leg takedown which he gets before quickly finding himself in the closed guard and immediately pressing down with the flats of his hands on the thighs of the “American Samurai” which forces him to sit up just long enough for Pax to hook in a seated front headlock. Shaking his fingers no when the referee comes over to see if he wants to submit Nighthawk begins to work on escaping by lifting his legs and pushing on Pax’s hips while wriggling his legs out before escaping calmly into a quick lateral press that gets a 1-count before standing up to his feet and stretching out against the ropes as he seems happy with how much mat wrestling he has gotten the chance to do. Shooting in for another takedown attempt Pax finds his takedown stuffed as Nighthawk quickly goes for a triangle armbar only for Pax to try and counter into a Liger Bomb which he lands only to see the “Wrestling Machine” roll through and keep the triangle applied, which causes Pax to tap out quickly.}
Alison Valance: “The winner of the match, going up 1-0 in the best of 5 series, ‘The Wrestling Machine’ Nighthawk!”
-------------------------------------- SEGMENTInfamously Beuno -------------------------------------- {Rachel Grimes is standing in the Infamously Bueno locker room alongside Steve Awesome, Rob Diamond and El Grande Malo.}Rachel Grimes: Hey everyone, I’m here with Steve, Rob and Malo. Guys, The Apocalypse match is getting closer and closer. What is the mindset of Infamously Bueno going to be as they head into the cage. Rob Diamond: You know Rachel, everyone this week was pretty quick to think that Infamously Bueno shouldn’t even be in this match. El Grande Malo: Malo noticed that. It was almost as if they actually didn’t like us….but that would be crazy. Everyone loves us! {Malo laughs}Rob Diamond: And the more I think about it, the more I actually agree because the Hell we unleash inside that cage is going to be so brutal and so decimating that everyone is going to regret even walking into the building tonight. Steve Awesome: See, Rachel, most of these men tonight are fighting for control. They want to win to assert their dominance in the company or in some kind of Great War, but see us Rachel, we only have one goal. Of course, we want to win and we are going to do everything we can to make that happen, because winning would be too sweet. But there is one thing that would taste even sweeter. There is one thing we want just a little more and that is to take out Cable Arcane. {He grimaces at the camera as he reveals his evil plan.}Steve Awesome: We are going to isolate him from his team mates and proceed to beat the ever loving shit out of him until he’s crying in a mixture of his own liquids. I want him gone from wrestling. I want him out of this company. I want him laying in a hospital bed, barely living, watching me on a TV screen, IWF World Title in hand and being the Best in the World like I was made to be. {He breathes in his own smug ego.}Steve Awesome: And as for the rest of you...Pack, Gods….you may not like us, but all I’m saying is...we are willing to do business if you are….if one of you really want to win this War, then you’ll make the smart choice. Favor for a favor. You help us take out Cable, and then we help you grease the wheels at the finish line. All you gotta do is say the word. Rob Diamond: If not, then we got no problem whipping that ass too. El Grande Malo: And of course if you’re not down with that…. {Rob nods his head.}Rob Diamond: We got two words for ya…. {All three crotch chop and say suck it. Rachel just shakes her head and walk off.}-------------------------------------- CHAIN MATCHJason Sandman vs. Xavier Cross --------------------------------------
Vasco Dias: “This has been boiling for the last few weeks, ever since Night of the Immortals.”
Terri Morasco: “The vicious sneak attacks, an unsettled debt between two old friends. For the sake of Xavier Cross, he needs to settle this all tonight.”
Vasco Dias: “Someone have the Red Cross on standby, but this is going to be a blood bath.”
Terri Morasco: “You were working with Xavier on the Round Table discussion, how does he seem?”
Vasco Dias: “He’s more worried about the reason behind the debt, than what I think the actual match is.”
Terri Morasco: “That’s dangerous because entering the ring, Jason Sandman is focused on one thing, and one thing alone. Destroying whoever is standing across the ring from him.”
Vasco Dias: “Where an eight foot steel chain, with connect the two men. There isn’t much room for error or escape tonight for either man.”
Terri Morasco: “Xavier specifically requested this match, and I got a feeling, he was signing away his own life with that proclamation.”
Vasco Dias: “Xavier is stubborn, but he’s not an idiot. If he wanted this match, there is a reason for it…”
Terri Morasco: “Then let’s get to it!”
{The lights go dim a bit, as ‘X gon give it to ya’ his the loudspeakers, as Xavier Cross steps out of the back. Focused and ready to go, he hops up and down as he throws his hands up in the typical X fashion as he makes his way down to the ring. Sliding under the bottom rope, he pops to his feet glancing around the crowd as they stand on their feet cheering him.}
Alison Valance: “Standing at six three, weighing two hundred and thirty pounds….”
IWF Galaxy: “XAVIER CROSS!”
{Throwing out his hands to the fans, they erupt in cheers once more. Xavier staggers forward leaning on the ropes facing the hard camera, grinning.}
Terri Morasco: “Cross looks as confident as ever.”
Vasco Dias: “It only takes a little ego to push it to arrogance.”
{Xavier holds his left arm out, as John Briggs begins to attach the wrist cuff, as the chain links lay across the ring. Xavier lifts his arm up a bit, trying to get used to the weight.}
Vasco Dias: “This provides an interesting scenario, Jason Sandman who has the height, and power advantage, versus Xavier who has the speed and agility advantage.”
Terri Morasco: “But doesn’t Xavier lose that advantage by not being able to distance himself as much as needed from Jason?”
Vasco Dias: “It’ll be quite the adjustment for both men.”
{‘Am I a Psycho’ hits the speakers, as Jason Sandman slowly walks out from behind the curtain, pausing for a moment as he soaks in the crowd’s chorus of boo’s. His signature cane in one hand, the chair in the other as he slowly makes his way down the entrance ramp.Tapping the the ring barricade with each step with the cane, mocking the crowd who let him have it with their sing song boo’s}
Vasco Dias: “There is no love loss with this Oakland crowd for Jason Sandman.”
Terri Morasco: “There is already an eight foot chain involved, what the hell does he need the cane and chair for?!”
Vasco Dias: “You can never be too prepared.”
{Sandman smirks a bit, glancing at Xavier, who is calmly staring at him from inside the ring. Sandman casually drops the weapons on the floor as he struts his way up the ring steps, casually stepping over the top rope and into the ring. Cross leans against the corner, keeping his eyes on Jason Sandman as the music slowly dies down. Sandman glances down as John Briggs lifts the other end of the chain up. Smiling, Sandman offers his hand, as Briggs clasps it on the wrist of Jason Sandman.}
Alison Valance: “And from Norfolk, Virginia….standing at six feet, six inches, weighing two hundred and eighty-five pounds…Jason...SAAAANDMAAAAN.”
{He raises his opposite arm up, as the fans boo him viciously.”}
Alison Valance: “this following match is a Chain Match! There are no count outs, or disqualifications….you can only win by pinfall or submission, both men are chained together, and will remain until the end of the match!”
{The fans roar with excitement, as the two men stare down at each other.}
IWF Galaxy: “PAY THE DEBT! PAY THE DEBT! PAY THE DEBT!”
Terri Morasco: “These fans are itching to see if Xavier Cross can overcome the monster that is Jason Sandman.”
Vasco Dias: “They want to see Jason Sandman bleed Xavier Cross from the inside out, there is no better instrument of pain or destruction that Sandman!”
{Briggs calls for the bell as the two men begin to circle one another, hands bound by the chain that rattles in the center of the ring. Reaching down, Sandman grabs at the chain giving it a jerk which budges Xavier a bit, who charges forward at Sandman. Sandman throws a hard clothesline, but Xavier ducks leaping out of the ring, Sandman turns around seeing the momentum rolling the chain out until he’s jerked forward into the ring ropes, the momentum causes Sandman to flip over the top rope and crash onto the ring apron, the opening move catching him off guard. Xavier quickly turns, pouncing on Sandman with a barrage of rights and lefts, as Sandman quickly gets his guard up, shaking off the confusion quickly as he catches Xavier’s punch, moving his arm to the side, Sandman throws a straight left into the face of Xavier Cross, causing the smaller man to stumble backwards clutching his jaw. But as Jason Sandman begins to move forward, Xavier catches his feet, digging in, he charges forward connecting with a vicious headbutt that knocks both men backwards onto the ring floor.}
Terri Morasco: “Xavier with the perfect offense in this situation, diving over the ropes and using momentum.”
Vasco Dias: “He’s gotten creative early, but when it comes to brawling, Jason Sandman will always get an A-plus.”
Terri Morasco: “And that headbutt did damage to both men...and with Xavier’s condition.”
Vasco Dias: “Cross is in this to win, head injuries be damned.”
{Sandman is the first to his feet, grabbing some of the chain wrapping it around his fist. Xavier quickly gets to his feet, seeing Sandman charge forward, as Sandman throws a punch with his chain wrapped hand, Xavier quickly ducks as Sandman punches the metal ring post. Letting out a howl of pain, Sandman clutches his hand staggering forward. Seeing his chance, Xavier pulls the chain, using the wrap to Sandman’s disadvantage, tripping the big man causing him to crash face first into the ring floor. Not letting up, Xavier uses his agility, charging forward, he hops on the ring steps, vaulting onto the barricade, and with a quick pull of the chain forces Jason Sandman’s face up, and launches himself forward in one motion with a pinpoint dropkick into the chest of Jason Sandman. Cross rolls over, not wasting any time as he wraps the chain around the throat of Jason Sandman, and puts him in a variation of the Cross Word Puzzle v.2 with the chain addition.}
Vasco Dias: “What is coming over Xavier Cross.”
Terri Morasco: “The athleticism that Red Cap brought out of Xavier is on display, but the viciousness..”
Vasco Dias: “Jason Sandman might have forced Xavier to tap into that darkside…”
Terri Morasco: “Looks like Jason Sandman will be the one paying the debt!”
{Sandman gets his hands over the chain, not letting Xavier wrap it around his throat. Xavier is fighting as he might, but Jason has the obvious strength advantage. Pushing against the chain, Sandman starts to gain the leverage advantage, as he tucks his shoulder sending Xavier with his own momentum against him, into the steel ring steps, crashing with a hard thud. Sandman slowly stands up, dusting himself up staring at Xavier as Sandman slowly makes his way over. Lifting the chain up, Xavier looks a little limp as Sandman gets a sadistic smile on his face as he grabs Xavier by the throat, lifting Cross to his feet as Sandman slams the back of Xavier’s head against the ring post, Xavier looks shell shocked, as Sandman throws him into the ring post once again as Xavier begins to go limp, as Sandman stands over him, before spitting on the body of Xavier Cross.}
IWF Galaxy: “FUCK YOU SANDMAN! FUCK YOU SANDMAN! FUCK YOU SANDMAN!”
Vasco Dias: “Sandman has turned this around, and this...this is what everyone was afraid of…”
Terri Morasco: “End this! There isn’t a reason for this Jason!”
{Sandman turns, mocking the crowd in a way only he can. Xavier scrambles a bit, as the crowd grows quiet, as Sandman’s face goes pale. Xavier had grabbed the barbed wire chair that Sandman had brought down to the ring. Crumbling down, Xavier buries the chair between the les of Jason Sandman, as the camera zooms in, we see Xavier has been busted open by Sandman, but there is a vicious look in his eyes. Staggering a bit, he clutches his bloodied head, looking down at the blood on his hand before letting out a roar. Raising the barbed wire chair over Sandman, Xavier brings it down with tremendous force across the back of Jason Sandman, the wire digging into the back of Jason Sandman. Tossing the chair to the side, Xavier grabs at Jason Sandman, stumbling a bit, he lifts the big man sliding him into the ring as Sandman tries to roll away leaving a trail of blood in his wake. Xavier slides in after him, a full crimson mask on. Grabbing onto the turnbuckle, Xavier slaps his knee as he points at Jason Sandman who is clutching his back, trying to stand up.}
Vasco Dias: “Echoes of Madness?”
Terri Morasco: “Xavier wants to end it!”
{Xavier takes a few steps forward, as Sandman holds his hand out and the lights go off.}
Vasco Dias: “What the hell?”
Terri Morasco: “Someone forgot the pay the light bill!”
Vasco Dias: “Wait….look!”
{A spotlight shines down on Xavier, who looks around, confused. We hear a soft female voice.}
Woman’s Voice: “You have to pay your debt…”
{Turning around viciously, Xavier swipes at the air, just outside of the light in the deep darkness, as a figure steps out.}
Vasco Dias: “NO!”
Terri Morasco: “That’s…”
{The ghost of Cari Cross walks behind Xavier, as he turns around falling backwards, his face of shock and terror. He tries to scramble to his feet, pacing backwards as the ghost watches him confused.}
Vasco Dias: “This...this has to be a mindgame…”
Terri Morasco: “...this...this is Jason Sandman’s doing! This is Death’s power!”
{The lights flip back on as Jason Sandman stands behind Xavier Cross, the ghost gone, a twisted, sadistic smile on his face.}
Jason Sandman: “Pay the reaper Cross.”
{Xavier turns around as Sandman kicks him in the gut, lifting Xavier up into the package piledriver, Jason plants Cross headfirst into the canvas. Sandman wastes no time, putting his foot on the throat of Xavier Cross, as a petrified John Briggs kneels down, and counts the pinfall. One...two...three}
Vasco Dias: “...What...what was that?”
Terri Morasco: “...Xavier isn’t moving! Someone get the EMT’s in there!”
{Sandman kneels down, cradling Xavier in his arms as he slowly wraps the chain around the throat of Xavier Cross, he throws a few stiff right hands into the bloodied head as he begins to stand up, turning his back to the prone body of Xavier, before turning the chain over on his shoulder.}
Vasco Dias: “He’s gonna break Xavier’s neck…”
Terri Morasco: “Please someone stop this!”
{Sandman climbs over the top rope, dragging the unconscious body of Xavier Cross, as John Briggs is yelling at Sandman to stop, but he does no such thing as he casually hops off the ring apron, as Xavier Cross is jerked upwards as Sandman let’s go of the chain as Xavier slums back down his face a pale shade of blue, blood pouring from his head. Reaching down, Sandman grabs the shackle of his chain restraints and casually breaks it. EMT’s rush past him, followed by IWF security, the security gets in between the ring, as the EMTs quickly see to Xavier Cross, who is motionless in the ring.}
Vasco Dias: “Damn it. Not like this!”
{Terri Morasco is speechless, as we see zoom in on Jason Sandman who is laughing.}
Jason Sandman: “I will have what is owed...The debt will be paid!”
{Security surrounds him as he casually walks back, a smile on his face as he casually waves to Xavier Cross, as a stretcher is being brought out. Sandman stands at the top of the ramp as Xavier is being prepped and loaded onto the stretcher.}
Vasco Dias: “Cut away! I’m one for beat downs and viciousness, but not this…”
Terri Morasco: “I...I knew Jason Sandman was dangerous...but this…”
{Suddenly the security is shoved away as Sandman marches down the ramp sliding into the ring. The EMT’s scatter as he grabs the stretcher with Xavier Cross, and wheels it up the ramp, before security can grab him, Sandman shoves Xavier Cross head first into the LED screen, as the screen errors out and Xavier crumbles on the ground as Sandman begins laughing maniacally.}
Terri Morasco: “THAT SON OF A BITCH! IT’S OVER!”
Vasco Dias: “Xavier Cross is seriously hurt...someone needs to get Jason Sandman.”
{Sandman begins to walk away, satisfied, as Xavier stirs a bit grabbing onto the air trying to pull himself up as he crumbles back down to the ramp.}
Vasco Dias: “...We’ve had quite the night...but this...this is only the beginning of how brutal this pay per view is sizing up to be.”
Terri Morasco: “...Was that a ghost? No, that had to be like...the hologram stuff…”
Vasco Dias: “I don’t know what we saw, but we may have seen the last time Xavier Cross has competed inside the IWF ring...possibly any ring.” -------------------------------------- SINGLES MATCHCaptain Thaddeus Isambard Bancroft v. Thaddeus Isambard Bancroft from 30 seconds ago --------------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL.
Crowd: ONE FALL
{The lights dim as the pipes of "The British Grenadiers" hits the arena speakers and then from the rafters comes swinging Thaddeus, Thaddeus dressed in a long coat, top hat and flying a Union Jack umbrella as he laughs brightly moving for the ring, he takes a moment to regail his subjects , wiping his feet on the apron clambering on in being smug}
Alison Valance: Introducing first by Way of the U.S.S Vermillion standing at Six feet and three inches weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds CAPTAIN THADDEUS ISEMBARD BANCROFT!
Vasco Diaz: Oh great, Somebody is wrestling themselves again.
Terri Moraso: I'm as confused as you are Vasco. But apparently, this will solve just who is right, if ...right is what we're looking for
Vasco Diaz: Yeah but I don't even think this is..
{The lights dim as the pipes of "The British Grenadiers" hits the arena speakers as the entryway lights up with red white and blue as out strolls Thaddeus, dressed in his Ring gear and a trench coat cane in one hand Flanked by Harriet an Bertie as he takes off the top hat and sword handing them in opposite directions before he runs for the ring and ditches the long coat sliding smoothly under the Bottom Rop to get in the other Thaddeus's face}
Alison Valance: And his opponent! by Way of the U.S.S Vermillion standing at Six feet and three inches weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds joined By The Lady Harriet and Bloody Bertie! CAPTAIN THADDEUS ISEMBARD BANCROFT!
Vasco Diaz: I take it back, now I've seen everything.
Terri Moraso: I ...need a drink.
Vasco Diaz: I think I do too
{As Thaddeus back away from his doppelganger Referee trying to separate them The Thaddeus in Ring gear protesting Innocence, Bloody Bertie slides in neatly and nails Thaddeus one in th back of the head with a vicious Rolling Elbow to the Back of the head! which sends the other Thaddeus Staggering forewards past the Referee where he is the Promptly dropped with an absolutely SICK Laws of Motion covering himself using his forearm across the cheek bone}
ONE..
TWO...
THREE..
{The Thaddeus in ring gear stand up and quickly pushes the Ref away as he starts to lay boots to his twin summoning Bertie over as they both lay boots and Thaddeus walks away to summon a Microphone climbing a turnbuckle}
Thaddeus: This man, will face punishment for his crimes, and I may bid you adieu for a while whilst I repair the damage I have done...
{The entryway lights up with an ominous if slightly familiar green light even as Thaddeus on the ground is still being pummeled and Harriet is setting up a table and a quaint old-timey wheelchair just beyond it.}
Thaddeus: Without further ado Bertie, do the honors.
{Without much in the way of Fuss Bertie picks up Thdeeus 2 and pulls him up into a Powerbomb position the crowd gasps and then lets out a cheer As Bertie manages to run and throw Thaddeus 2 into the setup table. Wood and metal crashing as Thaddeus gives a showman like bow as if to say 'you're welcome' before they start to walk stuffing What remains of the other Thaddeus into the wheelchair and causally all together pushing him through the yawning portal beyond. That ominous green light.}
Vasco Diaz: Is it over?
Terri Morasco: You know...I think it might be.
{Harriet, Thaddeus, and Bertie all give another overdramatic bow before stepping through the green light themselves the entryway suddenly consumed in sparks and blasts as they do so no trace of their passage in their wake.}
Terri Morasco: Let's....go to commercial break!
Vasco Diaz: Good idea!
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SEGMENT Age of Gods --------------------------------------
{The camera cuts to the locker room of the Age of Gods. God is sat on a bench, looking deep in focus, Jayson sat in a corner looking deep in thought. Spike seems to almost snap as he throws a bottle of water against his locker.}
Spike Kane: I don’t care….I want Warren. We go out there, we show them what we’re capable of, and then I bring my son home. Not for you, not for the Age of Gods, but for me! I need to fix things with him, you know!
{Spike rounds on Angel Blake who hasn’t moved, but does seem to have an amused look on his face. Jayson is looking up, his eyes darting back and forth, but he doesn’t speak up.}
Spike Kane: He won’t answer my calls, or my texts, he avoids me in the arenas…..I’m running out of time Blake, and you know exactly why.
{God slowly rises to his feet, he places a hand on the shoulder of Spike Kane, who almost instantly seems to calm down and become more rigid.}
God: Control yourself Saint Michael.There is a reason for everything, and for everything a reason. You wish to save your son, or rather save the relationship you had with him which was left in tatters, it’s a noble cause, a noble idea….
{His eyes seem to turn to steel as his amused look washes away to one of frustration.}
God: But that was not our plan, that was not our agreement. We must stop the Horde, and there is no better way to do that than to rip out their heart. If that means smiting the mortals who are mixed up in this also? Then so be it.
{Spike stares right back at Angel, a scowl on his face, taking deep breaths. He shakes his head slowly.}
Spike Kane: ...I’m fighting this war for you, the least you could do was let me choose my son. I don't want to hurt my friends. I don't want to go down that road again with Rob, or Bob....I ....just want my family back together.
{Angel doesn’t say another word, as Spike turns around and slams his fist into the locker before the camera cuts back to ringside.}
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OPENWEIGHT MATCH Maxine Valentine v. Vivienne Rodgers
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Alison Valance: The Following contest is scheduled for one fall—
Crowd: ONE FALL!
Alison Valance: —and it is for the IWF OPENWEIGHT Championship! Coming down to the ring, standing at six feet tall, weighing in at 270 pounds, Maxine Valentine!
“Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me... I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see...”
{The Last line of the first verse starts to tone down through minor key and into a dirge as ‘The Wolf’ By Fever Ray starts to play, and out stalks Maxine, Gas mask on her face, walking slowly to the ring and head bowed, even as the lights flicker red and green as she climbs the apron, eventually the mask is removed as she climbs in the ring and stalks her prey from side to side}
Terri Morasco: Maxine called out for this match during a qualifier for the order of Last Rites.
Vasco Dias: Which is the smart thing to do when you think about it. Vivienne has constantly said she’s up for any challenge.
{The opening trumpets to Confident by Demi Lovato begin to play as the lights in the ring drop, leaving gold and green spotlights on the stage and ramp. The lights in the arena pulse with similar colors as the bass kicks in. Vivienne herself does not appear until the lyrics begin in Earnest, walking on from backstage. Vivienne grins confidently as she raises a fist into the air on stage, holding the pose for a few seconds before stepping toward the ring, throwing a few punches and a kick as she begins to walk. She jumps up onto the apron, walking alongside the outer part of the ring before going in over the top rope, interacting with the crowd as she circles the inside of the ring. She takes to the center of the ring as the chorus plays, raising her fists into the air before Vivienne settles into her corner.}
Alison Valance: And making her way down to the ring, standing at 5’7’’ and weighing in at 140 pounds, she is the reigning and defending IWF Open weight Champion, Vivienne Rodgers!
Terri Morasco: Vivienne says she wants to break Eternity’s record and wants to wipe off all the bad off the belt’s reputation.
Vasco Dias: There was a time that kind of talk got you hurt.
Terri Morasco: I think Maxine is trying to bring back some of that pain by taking back a belt she feels is hers.
{The Ref takes the belt from Viv and walks it over to Maxine to take a look at. Maxine waves it
off dismissively. The Ref holds the belt up in the air, so everyone can see it before the bell rings to begin the match.}
Terri Morasco: This is Vivienne’s 7th defense of the belt. How do you feel about her chances?
Vasco Dias: Maxine is gonna rip her arms off.
Terri Morasco:… Okay.
{As Viv and Maxine run towards one another, going into a grapple. Viv struggles to break out of it. Maxine smiles before headbutting Viv hard in the face.}
Vasco Dias: Max isn’t playing around.
Terri Morasco: Apparently now.
{Viv falls back slightly. Max hits her with a penalty kick. Viv hits the mat. Maxine barely gives Viv a moment to recover before going for a forearm smash. Viv falls to the mat again}
Terri Morasco: Maxine is taking the match up a notch in speed.
Vasco Dias: Viv is barely getting a moment to breathe. I love this…
{Max goes for a spinebuster, hitting Viv to the mat but jumps up and goes for a Springboard Side Kick but Max catches her leg and tosses her across the ring. She stalks over and kicks Viv in the side. Viv manages to pull off a calf kick to give herself time to get back up.}
Terri Morasco: Good defense but Maxine is dominating this.
{Viv hits Max with a Reflection.}
Terri Morasco: Nice screwdriver form Rodgers there.
Vasco Dias: Rodgers is clearly trying to take things back from Max. I mean, Max did speak ill of her dead father.
Terri Morasco: Tactfully put as always Vasco.
{Viv cracks her neck slightly glaring at Maxine.}
Vasco Dias: She there’s that temper.
{Viv hits Max with a powerbomb}
Terri Morasco: The champ looks to be trying to turn this match around
{Maxine goes for a suplex but Viv drops to the max before rolling behind Max and hitting her with a swinging backbreaker.}
Vasco Dias: Going to the back is a nice touch.
Terri Morasco: Getting back in control of this match is important.
Vasco Dias: I don’t know if it will be enough to Stop Maxine but it’s good effort.
{Viv goes for a move but Max pops up with a Don’t Look Down tossing Viv into the ropes, causing Viv to hit to mat hard. Max picks her up and tosses her into the corner before forearm smashing her in the face over and over again until the Ref literally has to push her away. Max picks her up and drags her into the middle of the mat.}
Terri Morasco: This isn’t looking good.
Vasco Dias: You’re not kidding.
{Max drags Viv away from the ropes and hits her with a big boot.}
Terri Morasco: this isn’t looking good for Viv.
{Viv rolls slightly as Max hits her with a leg drop. Max stands back up and stomps hard on Viv’s ankle. There is a commotion at the top of the ramp, the camera pans slightly to shows Freya Kane tossing a security guard out of the way as Dawn walks down the ramp with a chain over her shoulder.}
Vasco Dias: Oh this doesn’t look good.
{Dawn stops on the ramp, clearing her throat and shouting so everyone can hear her without a mic.}
Dawn Halliwell: I see how this is. I say I’m not interested in Last rites no one bats an eye but this giant bitch says it she gets a title shot. The fuck kind of sense does that make?
Terri Morasco: I…I mean, I guess I can see why she might be upset.
Vasco Dias: She’s a Kane. They have a certain ego about these kind of things.
{Maxine laughs loudly before stepping over Viv and motioning Dawn to get closer. Dawn mockingly laughs back taking a step back. Max steps out of the ring and drops on the outside.}
Vasco Dias: Oh no. Keep this kind of stuff backstage.
{Maxine gets hit by Dawn’s chain but she pulls it causing Dawn to get closer before Max does a penalty kick.}
Terri Morasco: Oh God!
{The ref is yelling at Max to get back in the ring before he starts counting, Viv slowly sitting up, clearly in pain.
1 2 3 4 Dawn hits Max with a Renegade 5 6 Max hits Dawn with a Spiral-plex 7 8 9 10 The ref calls for the bell.}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner and still Open Weight Champion Vivienne Rodgers.
{As confident hits the PA Viv stands in the ring glaring at the chaos outside of it as Dawn and Max continue to fight as Security comes running down to the ring.}
Vasco Dias: You think Vivienne would look happier?
Terri Morasco: This is the second time a faction has interrupted one of her title matches. First the BFC and now The Age of Gods.
{Maxine grabs Dawn by the hair with one hand and throws her into the barricade before security separates them.}
Vasco Dias: I mean, can you blame them for getting involved? If The Pack got another belt? That’s three compared to the Age of Gods' one.
{Viv is handed her belt and she watches the two women outside the ring continue to try to go for one another before the camera cuts to commercial.}
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SINGLES MATCH Jessica Reed vs. Rowan MacDonnough
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Terri Morasco: This is exciting, Vasco! The return of the first ever woman in the IWF Hall of Fame! A living legend! Jessica Reed is back, and she’s going to put Rowan in her place!
Vasco Dias: We’ll see. Rowan is dangerous for sure, but if anyone can stop her now, I’d put bets on that woman being Jessica Reed.
{The lights in the arena go out as "Die Young" by Ke$ha hits the PA system and the crowd go nuts. Strobe lighting begins to flash in various colours around the arena as Jessica Reed emerges from behind the curtain to a standing ovation. She smiles and waves to the fans before steadying herself for a gentle sprint to the ring, slapping the hands of fans as she goes much to their delight…
… But then, before she reaches the ramp, one of the fans grabs her hard by the wrist. Jessica stops and stares at the hooded figure… who then throws a cup full of steaming liquid into her face! Jess lets out a cry of pain as she shields her face with her free hand, hot coffee stinging her eyes, but the hooded figure still does not let go. Instead, Jess is yanked hard into the barricade, where the figure spikes her face into the top of it with savage aggression.}
Vasco Dias: What’s going on?!
Terri Morasco: It looks like a fan is attacking Jessica Reed!
{Jessica falls to the floor, scrambling away, but the fan leaps over the barricade in pursuit. The fan is wearing black jeans and a black hoodie… and carrying a long kendo stick covered in wicked barbed wire.}
Vasco Dias: … I don’t think that’s a fan.
{On cue, the figure pulls back her hoodie… revealing that it is indeed Rowan MacDonnough! The Wolf of the Abyss tilts her head to the side as she stalks the downed Hall of Famer, dragging the tip of her weapon against the ground. Jessica, realizing who is attacking her, works to try to get to her feet… but Rowan only lashes out with her weapon, raking the barbs across the back of Jess’ Achilles tendon. Jess shouts in pain, but tenaciously tries to stand. She rushes forward immediately, wanting to immediately take the fight to Rowan… but the fact that she is already dazed, mixed with instincts that have been dulled from disuse, keep her from recognizing that she’s walking into a trap. As she gets close to Rowan, the Wolf of the Abyss immediately flips into a DANCE THE SPIRAL, slamming Reed back down to the floor.}
Terri Morasco: Somebody stop this! This is just uncalled for!
Vasco Dias: So much for Jessica Reed’s in-ring return… she never even made it to the apron.
{Rowan unfolds back to a standing position and picks up her weapon once again, beginning to take savage shots at Jessica’s exposed skin. Though the blows don’t deal much significant damage, the raking slices of the barbs elicit shouts of pain and deep, bloody cuts along her legs, arms and midriff. To her credit, Jess keeps trying to stand, never giving up no matter the beating that Rowan unleashes… but Rowan ruthlessly puts her down again and again, capitalizing on her quick advantage. As security rushes down to the ring, Rowan is straddling The Cosplay Countess, trying to peel away the reinforced mask that she wears to prevent exacerbating the damage of the old fractured skull…
… But before she can, security is on top of her, and manages to pull Jessica away. Jess struggles against them, demanding that they let her go, that the let her fight, that they let he make Rowan pay for what she’s done. However, Roberto Verona appears at the top of the ramp to direct them personally, and the security personnel pay her no heed. When Verona appears, Rowan rolls into the ring, standing in the center and spreading her arms wide as she stares directly into Roberto’s eyes, kendo stick still in hand. The message is clear – she is daring him to act, mocking him, challenging him. Verona’s face contorts with anger… but he stops himself short. He sees Jessica backstage, and turns his back on MacDonnough.}
Terri Morasco: He’s not just gonna let this stand?!
Vasco Dias: I’m sure he has some plan, Terri… he’s got to, right?
{Rowan’s laughter echoes through the arena as Verona leaves… and without another word, the lights go sharply black. When the return, all that remains of Rowan is a wisp of red smoke and drops of Jessica’s blood on the floor.} --------------------------------------
SEGMENT CaBobTo
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{the camera comes on to Rachel standing backstage looking a little uncomfortable}
Rachel Grimes: I was going to be interviewing Cable, Bob, and Roberto but due to circumstances they were unavailable for comment... Back to Terri and Vasco.
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LAST RITES Battle Royal w/ weapons for all un-booked women
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen… The following con- wait what are…!
{Elaine Laskaris approaches and tears the microphone out of Alison’s hands, telling her that she can leave. Alison looks confused, but eventually walks to ringside as Elaine takes over the announce mic.}
Elaine Laskaris: LADIIIIIIIIES AAAAAAND GENTLEMEEEEEEEN! WELCOME… to LAST! RITES! The following contest is a TWENTY WOMAN BATTLE ROYALE to become the first holder of the IWF Luchadora Championship Belt! After the match begins with the first two competitors, a new woman will enter the ring EVERY SIXTY SECONDS! Finally, each woman is free to use any weapon their heart desires. Only pinfall or submission eliminations INSIDE THE RING count for this match. Once there is only one women left in this ring the match will be over, and we will have our FIRST ever LUCHADORAAAAAA CHAMPION!
{The crowds cheers}
Vasco Dias: Elaine certainly seems excited to be here tonight.
Terri Morasco: Can you blame her Vasco? This is a whole new match type for the women and a new belt to be added to the division. The women ill have equal belts to the men. Roberto promised the company would experience new changes and this is the time for it.
Elaine Laskaris: Coming in at number one… Crystal Hilton!
5 4 3 2 1
THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!
{I’m Coming Out by Diana Ross begins to blast all across the speakers and as that happens we are able to see Christina Millar emerging through the backstage curtain and the roaring cheers of the crowd are deafening. She isn’t alone as her best friend Zelda Knite comes out beside her. Crystal smiles as her grouping of paparazzi gather up in front of the ring and they snag photo after of the Latina beauty. She walks down the ramp as she begins to slap the hands of the roaring crowd. The crowd cheers loudly in return as they glance back at the Hollywood hottie, and Zelda smiles as she throws up the heart symbol.}
Vasco Dias: I’m surprised Crystal got granted into being in this match since she wasn’t meant to get a title shot for three months.
Terri Morasco: she was named by the Women’s World Champion. She has to answer that kind of challenge.
Vasco Dias: So we agree it was a dig at management?
{Her following of paparazzi meet her as does a red carpet. She takes in appeal of the cameras smiling as flashes begin to go off one after another. She then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. She blows kisses out to the crowd before she drops into a split entering the ring. The crowd begins to go nuts and she waits patiently for Zalda to hand her a pair of brass knuckles.}
Vasco Dias: Crystal looks calm considering the things she said coming up to this match.
Terri Morasco: The crowd certainly seems behind her.
{The lights near the stage dim down as the screen shows the number 2. There is a moment of pause before a voice booms from the PA system with an air of authority}
Jay: GOOD PEOPLE
{A spot light signs on the stage as Jay steps out to the roar of the crowd. They wears their White Cossack and a flat brimmed white hat. They hold their arms out for a moment before bringing their microphone to their mouth.}
Jay: Tonight may we all join together in unity. For we are all bound as one person as we witness the glorious violence, the beautiful masterpiece of Brutality that My Lady shall gift to us. I give to you, The Oncoming Storm and your future Luchadora Champion... Entering at Number 2
{"Castle" by Hasley begins to play over the speakers as smoke floods the stage. Vesna sways out of the smoke, dressed in her hooded robe and mask as the crowd roars in reaction to her presence. Jay kneels before her as Vesna struts down to the ring, pulling her mask from her face as her eyes bore holes into those in the ring. She rips her robe off, letting it fall to the floor. She stops at the rack of weapons, a slow lick of her lips as she looks over them. She grabs up a pair of Tonfa, spinning them into her hands before she runs at the ring. She leaps up, springing off the apron and over the ropes into the ring.}
Vasco Dias: Can I just say I love Jay?
Terri Morasco: They certainly bring something extra to the ring.
{Vesna and Crystal look across the ring at each other before the bells rings and they go at each other. Crystal tries to slap Vesna but she ducks and hits Crystal hard in the leg with the Tonfa.}
Terri Morasco: Vesna is going right for that leg.
Vasco Dias: It’s a good way to keep Crystal off the ropes.
{Vesna hits Crystal with a Knee strike and then a heel kick.}
Terri Morasco: Ouch.
Elaine Laskaris: Number 3… Domi Natrix!
{“Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga plays as Domi comes running down to the ring. Vesna turns her attention to the new comer, Crystal moves away from the on-coming storm to give herself a moment to breath.
As soon as Domi gets into the ring, Vesna hits her with a flying headbutt and grabs her into a DREAMS WILL COME. Domi taps out quickly.}
Elaine Laskaris: Domi Tatrix has been eliminated!
Vasco Dias: Well THAT was quick!
{Vesna holds on a little longer before dropping the women to the mat turning her attention back to Crystal who shakes her head.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 4… Fiona McFly!
{At this moment, the rock-remix version of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song" begins to play as Fiona McFly comes running down the ramp carrying her trademarked whip. Vesna and Crystal stand there looking at Fiona then at each other. Fiona gets into the ring, Crystal goes straight for her with a Enziguri, knocking her down to the mat. Vesna hits crystal in the back with a tonfa. Crystal hits the ropes and yells at Vesna then pointing at Fiona.}
Terri Morasco: Looks like Crystal’s looking for a team-up!
Vasco Dias: Will she get it, though?
{Fiona takes this moment to hit Vesna with a spinning heel kick into Crystal. Crystal moves Vesna off of her. Crystal punches Fiona in the face with the brass knuckles. Fiona suplexes her away. Fiona hits Vesna with the whip. Vesna looks at the whip and then looks at Fiona.}
Vasco Dias: I don’t think Vesna’s impressed.
{“Vesna’s Gonna Kill you” the crowd chants as Vesna moves towards Fiona with an expression that seems to radiate anger.}
Terri Morasco: This is not going to end well.
{Vesna hits Fiona with a flying knee strike knocking the other women down. Vesna does a backhanded chop before hitting her with the tonfa to the midsection.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 5… Ciara O’Connor!
{As the opening notes of ‘Run for your Life’ by K. Flay begins to play the lights dull around only showing the entrance ramp and Ciara O’Connor walks over to the weapons rack and seems to think over what weapon to select. Crystal looks positively excited by this turn of events.}
Terri Morasco: She seems to be taking her time.
Vasco Dias: Maybe she wants to see how things play out.
{Vesna hits Fiona with an axe kick as Crystal smiles smugly to herself waiting for Ciara to get up the ramp, holding kendo stick.}
Terri Morasco: I don’t think this is going to end well.
{Ciara climbs into the ramp just as the counter hits 0}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 6… Charity Crowne!
Vasco Dias: OH MY!
Terri Morasco: The entire Best Friends Club is in the match!
{ "Popular" by The Veronicas plays over the PA, and Charity Crowne walks out onto the stage, rolling her eyes and striking a brief pose at the top of the ramp before walking quickly down the ramp skipping the weapons rack entirely. Ciara holds the ropes open for Charity to walk through. Crystal looks very sure of her odds as she looks over at Vesna hitting Fiona a moonsault and going for the pin…
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Fiona McFly has been eliminated!
{Vasna turns to look at the BFC standing across from her as Fiona is taken from the ring.}
Terri Morasco: Even the Oncoming Storm has to see that the odds are against her.
{Ciara hits Vesna in the face with the kendo stick knocking her back. Vesna springs back with axel kick to Ciara’s knee.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 7… Freya Kane!
{The arena darkens as “Feel Invincible” by Skillet hits the sound system a single light shines down onto the stage as Freya Kane who quickly grabs a metal bat and makes her way to the ring.}
Vasco Dias: Freya wasting absolutely no time getting into this match.
{Ciara turns and looks to Charity as the two of them stand flanking the leader of the BFC… and the two women wink at one another before they both lay into Crystal as one! Crystal seems completely blind-sided as her two stablemates ruthlessly tear into her, culminating with a BEAL NA BLATH into a DIAMOND CUTTER! Crystal goes down, and both members of the BFC take a leg to tandem the cover…!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Crystal Hilton Eliminated!
Terri Morasco: What just HAPPENED?!
Vasco Dias: Looks like after what Crystal said this week, she’s been kicked out of the club!
{Crystal looks up at Ciara and Charity in shock as the two women laugh at her Vesna comes at the two of them from behind, attacking Charity while Freya enters the ring and goes for Ciara. Charity responds by hitting Vesna with an eye rake. Freya goes for an elbow smash on Ciara, to which Ciara responds with a clothesline}
Vasco Dias: This is turning into one nasty brawl!
{Vesna walks across the ring to Charity and hoists her up by the hair, kneeing her in the stomach and then dropping her to the mat and kicking her hard in the ribs.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 8… Kimberly Williams!
{Go Go Power Rangers begins to blast across the speakers as it does that’s when Kimberly makes her way out waving to the crowd bouncing down to the ring.
As Charity tries to get to her feet, Vesna hauls her up fast, only to take her back down with an OSCUTTER! Vesna goes for the cover!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Charity Crowne has been Eliminated!
{Ciara hits Freya with a SOD OFF and goes for the pin. Vesna looks like she’s about to interrupt it but Kimberly bounces in the way.
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Freya Kane Eliminated!
{Kimberly hits Ciara with a spinning heel kick knocking Ciara back. She turns around to see Vesna standing there and gets hit with the tonfa in the arm.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 9… Jansen Myrrh!
{The synth sounds of "Say Amen (Saturday Night)" by Panic At The Disco begins to play across the arena as Jansen Myrrh steps into the open. She takes a moment to pause and look at the large crowd that has gathered to see the event, perhaps even looking a bit awestruck. The vocals kick in, jarring her out of her awe and she begins to walk down the ramp, she glances at the weapons rack but shakes her head and makes her way to the ring.}
Terri Morasco: One of our newest stars entering the ring. Let’s see how she endures this insanity!
{Ciara has Kimberly trapped in the corner pressing her foot into the other girl’s throat. Kimberly hits her in the knee and slips outside the ring holding her throat. Ciara follows looking ready to kill her. Kimberly grabs Jansen and puts her between herself and Ciara. Jansen tries to get out of the way but Ciara and Kimberly keep moving around her.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 10… Shea O’Hara!
{The lights go out before the tron flickers to life with a flick of orange hair, before "In God We Trust” by Sweet Little Machine blasts out of the PA with orange and green lights flashing wildly, in time with the drums as the crowd goes wild as Shea walks onto the stage seeing the gathering at the bottom of the ramp. She grabs a chair from the weapons rack and walks down the ramp. Vesna walks to the other side of the ring before taking off into a Suicide Dive hitting at the women at the bottom of the ramp, just missing Shea.}
Vasco Dias: This could be a prime time for Shea to capitalize…
Terri Morasco: And we both know who that’ll be!
{Shea grabs Ciara and drags her out of the pile and tosses her into the ring. Shea slides in with the chair. As Ciara is getting up Shea hits her in the face with the chair, breathing hard before hitting her again on the back before dropping it.}
Terri Morasco: Shea letting loose a lot of pent up aggression.
{Vesna drags Kimberly and Jansen into the ring before rolling in herself. Shea seems to be taking a minute to let the rage pass as Vesna takes advantage and pins Kimberly and Jansen at the same time.
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Jansen Myrrh and Kimberly Williams Eliminated!
Vasco Dias: Vesna is just unstoppable out there tonight, a real force of nature just as she’s advertised. It’s going to take a lot to take her down!
Elaine Laskaris: Number 11… Emma Danielson!
{The opening riff of “Slave to the Grind” plays as Emma Danielson walks out onto the stage, cracking her neck with a grin on her face. She grabs a bat off the weapons rack. Emma slides into the ring as Vesna lays on the side recovering. Emma walks over to Shea to check she’s okay before hitting Ciara in the face with a bat. Ciara goes down, and doesn’t move.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 12… Dawn Halliwell!
{Lights dim as the opening riffs to Shoot to Thrill hit, and flashes of white light begin to pulse along with the music as it picks up pace. Dawn runs down the ramp already carrying a chain. She jumps into the ring and hits Shea and Emma with it. The two women move away from the swinging weapon, but Dawn doesn’t seem interested in them. Instead, she drops down and touches Ciara’s head with her shoe before dropping and taking the pin.
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Ciara O’Connor has been eliminated!
Terri Morasco: Dawn just stole the pin from Emma and Shea!
Vasco Dias: Justice for Freya, maybe?
{Dawn rises to her feet, staring down the other women in the ring as all of them start to circle around her. Shea and Emma both begin to double team her, and though Dawn tries to fight them off with her chain, the two vets quickly manage to overpower her.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 13… Helena Sawyer!
{The lights dim, and a series of twinkling blue lights begin to shine at the mouth of the entrance ramp as the intro of “Blue” by The Birthday Massacre begins to play. As the crashing guitars kick in, the stage is bathed in flickering blue lights, and Helena Sawyer slowly walks out onto the stage, a lopsided grin on her face. She walks down the ramp, wearing a twisted smirk on her face. As she passes by the camera at the foot of the ramp, she snaps her jaws at the cameraman, giggling as she walks on and hops up onto the apron, not grabbing a weapon along the way.
She immediately ends up in a staredown with Vesna, who glares at her with intense eyes as Helena simply giggles in response. Vesna lays into Helena with a headbutt, and the two of them immediately begin vigorously swapping blows. Dawn has been backed into a corner by Shea and Emma, but loops her arms over the ropes to keep them from getting her to the mat.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 14 Ana Luciana!
{The opening guitar strains of "The Song of the Golden Dragon" by Ennas Tonne play smoothly over the arena sound system as Ana Luciana Santiago Perez, The Star of Spain, stands at the top of the ramp with regal bearing and waving happily to the crowd. She grabs a kendo stick and rolls into the ring…
… Where she is immediately mugged by Vesna and Helena. Even though the two of them had been fighting, Helena whips Vesna into the newest arrival, causing Vesna to frenzy on her for “daring” to get in her way. Helena laughs delightedly and throws herself into the fray, landing an ATHAME into a BASEMENT RANA from Vesna. Vesna goes for the pin, but Helena kicks her away and steals it for herself.
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Ana Luciana eliminated!
Vasco Dias: Hello and goodbye! That was quick!
Elaine Laskaris: Number 15… Pandora Freemna-Hall-Kane!
{The lights dim, Even as the Intro to the song helps to light up UV the intro strains of "Showdown" start to play and the words start to play as Pandora rises from under floor the entrance, head lowered hands behind her back.
"It's been such a long time coming I'd thought you'd understand That's over, hate of the last Will be joining in the sand But it's simple you were wrong You must have known that we didn't not belong I know you thought I'd sold my soul But you never told me to my face I just had to let you go And blow this shit away Here we go again"
As the song kicks in fully Pan seems to explode out bouncing down the ramp lit up like a Christmas tree before mounting the apron with a full side to side apron knee slide that ends in her standing to vault over the top rope and bouncing to the beat smiling like a lunatic.
Pandora looks around the ring, watching Vesna rage-attack Helena while Dawn struggles to endure the continues beating from Shea and Emma. A flash of sympathy crosses her face, and Pandora makes her decision – launching into a TANK GIRL directly into Emma’s back. Emma whirls on Pandora, and the two of them get into an energetic battle while Dawn tries to rally, now going solo vs. Shea. Shea goes for the STRAIGHT EDGE SUPERKICK… but Dawn catches it, spinning Shea around and pulling her into a THUNDERSTRUCK! Dawn goes for the pin!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Shea O’Hara eliminated!
Terri Morasco: What an upset! The relative rookie has taken down a woman who has held both the Women’s World and Openweight Championships!
{Monster by Paramore begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does Kate Steele along with her husband Todd Warren begins to emerge from the back curtain. Kate has a huge smile on her face as she stares at the roaring crowd who are all cheering her on. She begins to sprint down the aisle as she claps the hands of outstretched fans.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 16… Kate Steele!
{Kate finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd cheering her on.
She decides to go for breaking up the brawl between Pandora and Emma, which proves to be unfortunate for her. Pandora quickly changes her focus to Kate, still not forgiving actions taken in the past, taking her to the mat with another TANK GIRL! As Kate is about to try to rise, Emma hits her with the BROOKLYN HANGOVER! She goes for the cover!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Kate Steele eliminated!
{As Emma is celebrating, Vesna comes up behind her after throwing Helena over the top rope to the outside. She wrenches Emma into an ANACONDA VICE, quickly locking in the hold! Emma struggles against her, but can’t quite break free – opting reluctantly to tap out!}
Elaine Laskaris: Emma Danielson eliminated!
{“Cult of Love” by Living Colour hits the sound system with a slow piano theme. The drums beat as "Cult of Personality" is mashed in just as Alexis shuffles out onto the stage. Alexis poses for the crowd who show their appreciation for the IWF Hall of Famer before she skips down to the ring.}
Elaine Laskaris: Number 17… IWF Hall of Famer...Alexis Caffreeeey!!!
{She gets to the ring and climbs up on the apron after grabbing a sledgehammer. She steps in under the middle rope and makes her way directly to Dawn. Dawn lashes out with the chain, but Alexis blocks it with the hammer, quickly locking the chain around the hammer and wrenching it out of Dawn’s grasp. Dawn tries to get close to work Alexis into a grapple, but the Hall of Famer simply cracks Dawn in the knee with the hammer – hard. Dawn lets out a cry of pain and falls to the ground, causing Pandora to run to her side to try to defend her stepdaughter. Alexis lashes out at her with the hammer as well, knocking Pandora to the mat… Alexis goes for the cover…
1 2 – NO! Helena rushes back into the ring and breaks up the pin. Alexis whirls on Sawyer, butting her with the end of the sledge in the face followed by the KISS GOODNIGHT! Alexis goes for the cover!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Helena Sawyer eliminated!
Terri Morasco: Dying for her forget-me-not.
Vasco Dias: Anything can happen at Last Rites, it seems!
Terri Morasco: You don’t know the half of it, Vasco…
Elaine Laskaris: Number 18… Terri Morasco!
Vasco Dias: Wait…What?
Terri Morasco: Whoops.
{Camera pans over to Terri setting her headset down and walking from the desk over to the ring.}
Vasco Dias: You can’t be serious! What am I meant to do? Do this by myself?!
{The camera catches a woman sit next to Vasco put on the headset.}
Sara Otis: Hi, I can help you do the rest of this.
Vasco Dias: Wait… You’re one of the Thralls from the pack, aren’t you?
Sara Otis: Would you rather I get Dean or Brooklyn to help you out?
Vasco Dias: NO! No, this is… fine! This is fine.
Sara Otis: I thought so.
{Terri jumps into the ring, removing her jacket and squaring off against Alexis Caffrey, who looks utterly baffled as to what she is seeing. In the meantime, Vesna approaches do where Dawn is laying, still clutching her knee in agony as she rolls on the mat. Vesna doesn’t show a hint of mercy as she goes down and locks in a leglock, wrenching Dawn’s knee and inspiring the last representative of the Age of Gods to immediately tap out!}
Sara Otis: She deserved that.
Vasco Dias: How could you say that?
Sara Otis: She cost Maxine a title.
Elaine Laskaris: Dawn Halliwell eliminated!
{Pandora shakes off her pain and rises to her feet, just in time to see Terri Morasco go down to THE GRACEFUL LETDOWN! She watches as Alexis goes for the pin, taking a moment to catch her breath after the torso blow from the sledge.
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Terri Morasco has been eliminated!
Sara Otis: Oh that looked like it hurt. Think I should stay?
Vasco Dias: No.
Sara Otis: Aw, come on!
Vasco Dias: Begone, devil woman!
Sara Otis: That’s just hurtful.
Elaine Laskaris: Number 19… Hope Freeman-Hall-Kane!
{The lights go out and strobe lights flash wildly as Babymetal’s “Megitsune” blasts through the sound system. Slowly the stage fills with smoke and as the music builds to a crescendo a spotlight shines down on Hope Freeman-Hall-Kane one on knee at the top of the ramp. She rises and throws her arms out sideways as the lights flash on and off. Hope makes her way towards the ring, steel faced, preparing for what is to come. She grabs a length of steel pipe and a trashcan lid, wielding them like a sword and shield before taking to the ring.}
{Vesna goes to Alexis, locking up with the Hall of Famer and trying to rip the sledgehammer out of her hands. While the two of them struggle, Pandora and Hope square off, and a flutter of uncertainty crosses Hope’s face. It’s clear for a brief moment that Hope doesn’t want to fight Pandora… and she instead moves to join in Vesna’s attack on Alexis. Pandora seems confused, standing ignored in the middle of the ring before Vesna is knocked away. Before Vesna can return to attack Alexis, Pandora steps in her way, arms wide and inviting as Hope blocks a hammer strike with her improvised shield.}
Elaine Laskaris: And number 20… Gabriella Luna!
Sara Otis: Oh hey look it’s that girl who won the thing.
Vasco Dias: What are you still doing here?
Sara Otis: Terri’s on the floor.
{The relentless opening chords of "Vortex" by Los Savants crash out as Gabriela Luna dashes out onto the stage, throwing her fist into the air to the cheers of the crowd. She shouts at the crowd, beckoning them on with her hands, and grins widely at them before turning and charging down the ramp. She ignores the weapons rack entirely, instead climbing right up to the top rope.}
Sara Otis: That seems pretty risky going right off the bat.
{Vesna and Pandora break away from one another, the former seeming to be finally feeling a bit of exhaustion. Pandora capitalizes with the LETS DO IT, which knocks Vesna to the floor. Gabby then flies from the corner, targeting the Oncoming Storm with the PHOENIX SPLASH! Gabby goes for the cover!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Vesna has been eliminated!
Vasco Dias: That leaves us with our final four! Gabriella Luna, Pandora Freeman Kane Hall, Alexis Caffrey and Hope Freeman Kane Hall!
Sara Otis: Those are some serious last names.
{Gabby and Pandora square off, Luna rising to her feet as Pandora watches with a grin. Meanwhile, Alexis and Hope are still facing one another with vigor. The improvised shield has long since ben battered into uselessness, leaving Hope with nothing more than the baseball bat to defend herself with. However, that seems to be more than enough for Hope as she moves quickly to the side to avoid a blow from the sledge, striking Alexis’ hand with the bat to force her to drop the weapon. With a battle cry she advances, putting the Hall of Famer on the defensive as Hope backs her into a corner.}
Vasco Dias: Is it just me or does her fighting style seem familiar?
{Gabby focuses her attacks on the already injured torso of Pandora, having witnessed the strike from the sledge earlier in the match while backstage. She flies into her high-octane offense, moving unpredictably and flying around like a super rubber bouncy ball on cocaine. Pandora tries to shut her down with 300 BPM COMBO… But Gabby ducks under the kick and takes her down with an ONATOPP DRIVER! She capitalizes with the SUDDEN IMPACT and goes for the cover!
1 2 3!}
Elaine Laskaris: Pandora Freeman Kane Hall eliminated!
Sara Otis: Final Three!
Terri Morasco: Why are you in my chair? Vasco, WHY IS THIS WOMAN IN MY CHAIR?!
Sara Otis: Whoops.
{At the sound of Pandora’s elimination, Hope turns away from Alexis and moves to attack Gabriella, baseball bat still in hand. However, Alexis was still very much aware of her surroundings, and is able to pursue Hope and take her from behind with the JUSTIFICATION! Alexis goes for the cover!
1 2 – Hope kicks out!
Alexis rolls away, knocking the baseball bat out of the ring as Hope rises to her feet. Unfortnately for Hope, Gabriella is right behind her, and lands the LA JALISCERA! She bridges into the cobra clutch and locks it in! Hope struggles hard against the hold, but Luna has it too fully cinched in! With a roar of frustration, she taps out!}
Elaine Laskaris: Hope Freeman Kane Hall eliminated!
Vasco Dias: The Hall of Famer and the Professional Luchadora! This is it!!
{Alexis hits The Graceful Letdown and goes for THE KISS GOODNIGHT---But Gabriella pushes her off and kicks her away. Alexis rolls over and grabs the sledgehammer, Gabriella goes for a diving hurricanrana but catches a sledgehammer to the face}
Terri Morasco: OHMYGOD!
{Alexis goes for a lazy cover of Gabrella 1 2 KICKOUT!}
Terri Morasco: HOW? How is she still up?
Vasco Dias: Magic? Willpower? Rage?
{Gabriella pushes Alexis away and gives her the bird. Alexis angrily hits her with the sledge hammer again. She hits her with THE KISS GOODNIGHT and pins her again. 1 2 3!!}
Elaine Laskaris: AND YOUR NEW AND FIRST EVER LUCHADORA CHAMPION….ALEXIS CAFFREY!
{ Cult of Love hits the PA system and Alexis drops the hammer and takes the belt into her hands and looks down at it before hugging it to her chest.}
Vasco Dias: She looks so happy. A new baby to add to the collection.
Terri Morasco: A goodnight for everyone involved in the match.
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SEGMENT the Pack
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{Camera comes on in the room where the male members of The Pack Dean is sitting in a chair with Caleb standing off to his right and Warren sitting right in front of him.}
Dean Harper: In a few moments four factions will be locked together in a cell to try and put an end to the war between Heaven and Hell. CaBobTo hopes to remove Steve from his position of power. Infamously Bueno isn’t sure if they want my sweet ass or Cable.
{Caleb rolls his eyes and Dean grins.}
Dean Harper: Age of Gods… Well they also can’t seem to make up their mind either. God wants to take me as ‘the one Abaddon loves most’ and the rest seem to want to take Warren.
{Caleb glanced at the camera.}
Caleb Lockwood: You’re not getting either of them.
{Dean’s places his hands on Warren’s shoulders and Warren leans back into him.}
Warren Kane: you don’t need to save me. I can leave anytime I want.
Dean Harper: We’re not keeping him prisoner. He is our family and we care about his well-being.
{Dean traces a finger in circles on Warren’s left shoulder.}
Dean Harper: This isn’t about love or companionship to you. You want to take Warren from me, from us. You could ask him if he wants to be ‘saved’. Both of you had your chance to show him how much you card about him. Both of you failed him, abandoned him. You had your chance and the time has passed. You think there is anywhere you could take him where I would not look for him? I love him and I have no qualms drowning the rest of you in your own blood to keep him. We aren’t going to allow you to win.
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APOCALYPSE MATCH THE PACK v. AGE OF GODS v. INFAMOUSLY BUENO v. TEAM CABOBTO Dean, Warren, Caleb VS Angel, Spike, JayMat VS Rob, Steve, Malo VS Roberto, Caleb, Pooler
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{ We open on Alison Valance in the center of one of the two rings. }
Alison Valance: The followed contests is the… APOCALYPSE MATCH!!!
{ Pyro explodes from the ring posts as we see the extra large steel cell hanging above the ring. }
Alison Valance: The match will start with one member of each team in the rings. Every two minutes another member will be released from a holding cell. Pinfalls or submissions may only occur when every member of each team has entered the match. The first pinfall or submission wins and the winning team will get their pick of one member of any other team. Ladies and gentlemen… APOCALYPSE!!!! IS!!!! NOW!!!!
{ Alison leaves the ring as the extra large cell is lowered. }
Vasco Dias: Oh boy Terri, they’re lowering the cage!
Terri Morasco: This is arguably the biggest match in IWF history Vasco. The Pack, The Age of Gods, Infamously Bueno, and Cabobto…..in an APOCALYPSE MATCH!
Vasco Dias: Two rings, surrounded by one cell. One man from each team will start the match while the other members of that team will be locked in a cage at the top of the ramp. Every two minutes one person from one of the teams will be let loose and allowed into the cage.
Terri Morasco: However, a pinfall or submission is the only way to win this match and they are not active for lack of a better world until ALL competitors are in the cell.
Vasco Dias: Oh man, my fingers are tingling, this is going to be insane!
{ Full of Regrets hits the PA as Infamously Bueno come strutting out onto the ramp. Rob and Steve do a classic Infamous crotch chop as Malo just throws and X up over his head. Then they turn to each other and start to discuss who will be starting this match. Steve and Rob pat Malo on the back before heading to their cell. Malo looks uncertain but then bolts down to the large structure, flies in through the door and leaps into the ring looking ready to go! }
Terri Morasco: It looks like Steve and Rob have convinced Malo to start this match off.
Vasco Dias: I don’t understand why he hangs around with them, but I hope he knows what he’s got himself into.
{ The lights in the arena go out as Necessary Evil begins to play. Lightning shoots down from the rafters and ignites a fire on the stage where Angel Blake, Spike Kane and Jayson Matthews now stand. Angel goes to move forward but Spike places his hand over the chest of Angel and moves forward. Angel and Jayson take their places in a cell as Spike steps into the Apocalypse match. Spike glares at Malo who is moving around to stay loose. }
Vasco Dias: The World Champion is going to start things off for the Age of Gods here.
Terri Morasco: This may be a smart move by the Age of Gods sending in one of the biggest guns in IWF history first, but it could also backfire…..don’t forget, Dean Harper has that Joker in the Pack briefcase.
{ The arena lights begin to flash as The King Wants You starts a loud chant form the crowd of “Caberto’s gonna kill you!” Roberto Verona, Cable Arcane and Bob Pooler step out onto the stage. Roberto does not look happy. Bob says something to the both of them and then heads toward the ring. Roberto doesn’t look sure but obliges and steps into a cell with Cable. Bob hesitates when he gets inside the steel structure and sees Spike who is now keeping his eyes on both Pooler and Malo. }
Terri Morasco: Vasco…..Verona doesn’t look….okay, like, he looks like he’s out here with one hell of a purpose. I’m surprised that Cable and Roberto are letting Pooler start this match.
Vasco Dias: It’s all about tactics Terri. Send in the power couple when others are getting tired. You know Verona is going to have his focus on the Pack after what went down between Rowan and Jessica Reed.
{The lights go out as the melodic opening of The Howling by Within Temptation begins to play. After a few moments, a single white spotlight shines down on the stage illuminating a crouched Dean Harper flanked by Warren Kane and Caleb Lockwood. Caleb begins to move but Dean calls out to him. Harper rises and walks past his brother and heads toward the cell as the other two members of the Pack are locked inside their chamber. Dean steps into the Apocalypse match with Spike on the inside, the two men locking eyes. Pooler moves away and watches Malo. }
Terri Morasco: Dean Harper leading by example there. Caleb Lockwood was all geared up to start the match, but Dean is eager to get in that cell and protect his family.
{The referee on the outside locks it behind Dean. Harpers eyes seem focused on Spike’s, and Spike seems to be returning the favour. Dean rolls into the ring and now we have our starting four. Dean Harper, Spike Kane, Bob Pooler, and Malo el Grande. The referee inside the ring, points to each of them individually before calling for the bell to an absolutely huge roar from the crowd.}
Vasco Dias: It’s APOCALYPSE TIME!!!!
{Almost immediately Spike and Dean charge at each other and begin unloading punches in the center of one ring. Pooler, thinking a little more cleverly ducks out and into the second ring, Malo follows him though. The two of them lock up and begin a technical battle, while in the other ring Spike and Dean are just unleashing on each other.}
Terri Morasco: Chaos reigns right from the get go here Vasco. Bob Pooler clearly didn’t want to get in between Harper and Kane, but Malo….for some reason, has it in for the Strong Style Champion.
{Dean manages to get the advantage over Spike after a sharp forearm to the brow, he staggers Spike before charging him and taking him down with a huge european uppercut that has so much momentum Harper goes down too. Meanwhile Malo sends Pooler across the ring with an armdrag, but Pooler is right back to his feet and ducks under a lariat from Malo. As Malo spins around Pooler kicks him in the gut and goes for a DDT but Malo handsprings through it and jumps up onto the ropes looking for an escape, he leaps across into the other ring and nails a plancha splash onto both Spike and Dean.}
Vasco Dias: Wow! What ingenuity from Malo there!
Terri Morasco: A match like this certainly gives the competitors a chance to showcase their unique abilities.
{Bob Pooler looks at the other ring and shrugs his shoulders as if to say “not bad” Malo pops back to his feet and turns around as Pooler grabs the ropes and slingshots himself over into the other ring and nailing Malo with a SLINGSHOT HIGH VELOCITY HUG! The crowd explode as all four men lay on the mat. Dean Harper is the first to his feet and he rolls to the outside, Spike begins to crawl towards the ropes as Bob rolls into the gap between the two rings.}
Vasco Dias: Bob Pooler pulling out all the stops here, eh?
Terri Morasco: This match has started at such a high tempo, and it’s only going to get higher.
{Harper pulls a steel chair out from under the ring and holds it up, much to the crowds delight. He rolls back into the ring and lifts it up, ready to go right back after Spike but Spike explodes at Harper and nails him with a BLOODY SUNDAY! SPIKE KICKS THE CHAIR INTO DEANS FACE! Harper drops like a sack of potatoes as the crowd pops like mad. Spike drops to a knee, taking deep breaths. He stands back up and throws his arms out to the side, soaking up the cheers and boos from the crowd. He then drags Malo back to his feet and literally throws him over the ropes and back into the other ring.}
Terri Morasco: Spike showing why he is the World Champion.
Vasco Dias: And also telling the others to back off, that Dean Harper is his.
{The lights at the top of the stage dim before a spotlight begins to flash from cage to cage, before finally settling on the cage of The Pack. The referee opens the cage and Caleb Lockwood bursts out of it, sprinting down the ramp as the other ref opens the cell door. Lockwood is in within seconds and slides into the ring, clobbering Spike in the back of the head with a double axe handle as he rises to his feet. Lockwood turns to check on Dean, while in the other ring Malo has Pooler in the turnbuckle. Malo motions for the crowd to “ssh” before chopping Bob across the chest hard. Bob reacts holding his chest and stumbles out of the corner. Malo doesn’t let up however as he attacks Pooler with the el Maximo Dano!!! Pooler screams out in pain as Malo locks in the koji clutch, all while the referee tries to explain to el Malo Grande that a submission would not count yet, but Malo doesn’t listen and instead keeps the hold locked in.}
Terri Morasco: I’d call Caleb Lockwood an equalizer, but he’s certainly more than that. Now the Pack has the numbers advantage.
Vasco Dias: I wouldn’t want to be Spike Kane right now, meanwhile Malo is absolutely taking it to Bob Pooler. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so intense!
Terri Morasco: I’d love to know what the issue is there.
{Caleb helps Dean to his feet and the two of them begin to stomp on Spike. Malo eventually lets the hold on Bob go, before shouting at the refere, asking why he didn’t call the submission. Pooler rolls to the outside to recover while Malo is distracted. For a brief second Caleb and Malo lock eyes, and Caleb smirks. He taps Dean no the shoulder and whispers something, the two of them then drag Spike to his feet and with each having a hand on his send send him flying from one ring to another, colliding into Malo with what ends up as a crossbody. The crowd are cheering, not for anyone in particular, just for the action itself.}
Vasco Dias: The Pack are dominating here.
Terri Morasco: They are certainly making use of their numbers advantage, but it won’t last long.
{Dean points to Caleb and the two of them drop to their backs and roll out of the ring, lifting up the apron and drag a table out from underneath. The sight of a table causes a huge cheer from the crowd. Dean and Caleb slide it into the ring, Dean rolls in and starts to set it up in the small gap between the two rings, that has a steel beam underneath it. Caleb is about to climb in the ring too, but Bob Pooler comes, seemingly, out of nowhere and dives through the corner of the ring, catching Caleb Lockwood with an amazing tornado DDT.}
Vasco Dias: BOB FREAKIN’ POOLER!!!
Terri Morasco: What a move there from Bob Pooler. Clearly he’s not too focused on Malo, and is doing the job that Roberto and Cable asked him to do.
{Dean looks over to see what happened as Malo and Spike get to their feet respectively. They both club Dean in the back of the head and lift him up from one ring to the other with a double team suplex! The crowd are losing their minds as the lights begin to flash again, this time it stops on the cage of Infamousely Bueno, and Rob Diamond is the one to be released. Rob runs down to the ring and right into the Cell, before it’s locked behind him. Diamond charges Bob Pooler who is in front of him and tackles him to the ground. He sends a few punches before jumping to his feet, to a pretty big pop from the crowd.}
Terri Morasco: The crowd hasn’t forgotten Rob Diamond.
Vasco Dias: The Infamous One is back!
{Inside the ring now, Spike and Malo are going back and forth. Malo blocks a kick from Spike and simply trips his other leg, before dropping a quick elbow. Dean Harper is stirring and begins to move into the other ring. He catches Malo from behind and hits him with a reverse DDT. Meanwhile Spike is slowly getting to his feet, and Rob Diamond is sliding into the ring behind him. Harper rounds on Spike, intent in his eyes, but is met with a DOUBLE SUPERKICK FROM SPIKE AND ROB! The crowd are going insane as Spike and Rob lock eyes after felling Harper. Rob cracks his neck and Spike tenses his arms, before slowly….raising his hand into the air, pressing his middle and ring finger into his thumb, and extending his index and pinkie. Rob Diamond smirks, before doing the same and the two touch hands before the crowd shout “TOO SWEET!” and both Rob and Spike turn to the hard cam and crotch chop, shouting “Suck It!” as they do.}
Vasco Dias: Infamous reunion! Oh Lord, my heart can’t take this.
Terri Morasco: You never quite know what you’re going to get when Rob Diamond and Spike Kane are in the ring together, but the crowd are absolutely eating this up.
{Spike nudges Rob and points to the table. Diamond smirks, as Caleb Lockwood slides into the ring, he begins to fire punch after punch at Spike, who is reeling towards the table. Rob Diamond however, drops to a knee and sends a huge uppercut to the nether regions of Caleb Lockwood! Rob then whips Lockwood off the ropes and on the return Spike pops him up and turns….BLOOD GOD’S WRATH THROUGH THE TABLE!!!!}
Vasco Dias: SWEET MERCIFUL ZEUS!
Terri Morasco: Rob Diamond and Spike Kane may very well have ended the career of Caleb Lockwood!
{Amidst all of this the spotlights have flashed again, and this time it lands on the cage of the Age of Gods. Jayson Matthews is about to step but God pulls him back and instead he walks out. Unlike the others Angel Blake simply walks to the ring, however, he walks with a purpose. Inside the ring Spike and Rob are once again “Too Sweeting” before Angel steps inside the cell and the door is locked once again. Bob Pooler rises and goes for Angel, but he catches the punch and sends him flying into the cell wall.}
Vasco Dias: God is here, and he means business!
{God pulls himself up into the ring, and the celebrations between Spike and Rob stop immediately. Angel Blake stands across from the ring from both of them, Spike’s smile has faded, and Rob doesn’t look too pleased either. God raises a hand, and points to Rob Diamond. Spike slowly shakes his head, as God stares at him intently. Suddenly, Spike seems to go rigid, and turns towards Rob Diamond and takes him down with an incredibly stiff lariat! The crowd boo, as Angel Blake smirks.}
Terri Morasco: Angel Blake asserts his control over this match.
Vasco Dias: God, with a capital G, throw some respect on that Terri!
{ Dean Harper makes his return to this match as he rips Angel’s legs out from underneath him and drops him to the arena floor. Harper clocks Blake with a huge right hand and throws God face first into the cell wall. Spike sees this and goes running for the ropes but Bob Pooler comes flying at him with IMPERIOUS REX!!! Malo comes running past Bob and sentons over the top rope, Blake moves at the last second and Malo crashes into Dean! Blake rolls into the ring now where Rob is starting to get up however Blake is right there with the GENOCIDE KICK! That sends Rob staggering backward and through the ropes where he now rests between the two rings. Caleb Lockwood is up and charges into the back of Angel with a clubbing blow! Blake immediately grabs Lockwood for a side headlock take down and transitions right into a figure four headlock! }
Vasco Dias: God is making his presence felt here tonight!
Terri Morasco: He’s the fresh man in the match and taking full advantage of that!
{ Malo rolls back into the ring and launches himself onto Blake with a splashe however Spike is right there to grab Malo and rip him off God. Spike throws Malo into the other ring and goes after him. Blake starts to stand up but Bob Pooler is back and catches Angel with DR TEETH!!! God staggers and Bob hits the Deity with ACID REFLUX! }
Terri Morasco: Bob has a score to settle with Angel and several of his followers.
Vasco Dias: Bob needs to check himself before he gets wrecked!
Terri Morasco: That’s not how the quote goes…
{ The lights begin to flash again and this time it settles on the cage of Infamously Bueno!!! }
Vasco Dias: Steve Awesome is in the match!
Terri Morasco: Wait… Bob is still the only member of his team out there!?
Vasco Dias: It’s a random draw Terri.
Terri Morasco: That or Steve paid someone off…
{ Awesome charges down to the ring but once inside the cell he gips under the apron and pulls out a kendo stick. Steve sides into the ring where Spike is with Malo, Spike has Malo set up for a power bomb but Steve cracks Kane over the back with the kendo stick! Malo is released and Steve begins to lay into the God of Xtreme! }
Vasco Dias: Awesome looking to protect his partner!
{ Steve starts directing traffic and tells Malo to get Rob. Malo does so and pulls Rob into the ring. Steve has hit Spike about a dozen times with the keno stick, it’s frayed and breaking. Rob and Malo come back over and Steve tells them to get a table. Malo and Rob roll out of the ring, they get a table from underneath and set it up on the outside. They get back in, Steve picks Spike up for a power bomb, Rob and Malo grab on and Infamously Bueno send Spike Kane over the top rope and through a table on the outside!!! }
Vasco Dias: The God of Xtreme is dead!!!!
Terri Morasco: He very well may be after that!
{ Dean Harper and Caleb Lockwood recover on the outside of the ring as Angel now stands again seeing what has happened to Spike. Pooler is back up as well and charges into Blake with a huge Russian leg sweep meets clothes line! Infamously Bueno split up and go after the Pack. Rob and Malo on either side of the ring and Steve charges right through the center of the two. Dean and Caleb are ready as Dean once again has a chair and Caleb has his hands. Rob and Malo charge in, Rob gets the chair, Malo gets a clothes line but Steve comes through the ropes with a diving double ddt on the PACK! }
Vasco Dias: Infamously Bueno working like a well oiled machine here tonight!
Terri Morasco: I’m not sure having all three members in at this stage of the match is the best plan.
Vasco Dias: It’s working right now!
{ Blake is starting to stand and Pooler comes in but Angel picks him up for a flap jack into the turnbuckles! Blake immediately drop toe holds Pooler and goes to work on his right leg with a kneebar heel hook. Pooler is crawling for the ropes but there is no break here. On the outside Steve is directing a stomp fest on the Pack with Rob and Malo. Then the lights begin to flash and it settles on the PACKS CAGE! Warren is freed and he comes roaring toward the ring! }
Vasco Dias: Now the final member of the Pack enters the apocalypse match!
Terri Morasco: How has Caberto not gotten another member in there yet!?
Vasco Dias: Luke of the draw!
Terri Morasco: Bullshit! This is a work!
{ Warren flies into the cage and hits a nasty leaping clothes line on Rob! Then a leaping knee on Malo! Steve looks to jet but Warren pulls him back out of the ring and blocks a punch attempt and connects with a hard knife edge chop and follows it up with a Splosion suplex right into the cell wall! Rob tries to get up but Warren throws him now into the ring apron with a SPLOSION! Malo is up too and he gets a Splosion right onto the arena floor for his trouble! Back inside the ring Angel feels he’s suitably destroyed the leg of Pooler and stands then delivers a hard stomp to the right knee of Pooler. Another stomp. Then another. Blake pulls the leg of Pooler up and drives the knee right into the canvas! }
Vasco Dias: God is dissecting Pooler while Warren has taken down Bueno!
Terri Morasco: I think Blake should refocus his attention on the Pack.
{ As Terri says it, Dean and Caleb are back up. Infamously Bueno is down. Spike hasn’t moved from the rubble. Dean, Caleb and Warren all climb into the ring very slowly. Angel freezes in place then slowly turns to come face to face with the Pack! }
Vasco Dias: OH NO!
{ Dean just charges Blake and hits Abaddon’s Kiss!!! Blake tries to get right up but Caleb is there with an Evenflow DDT! Blake manages to stand again but it’s Warren’s turn and he hits Angel with a KIDD KICK!!!! Blake is down and Dean rolls to the outside of the ring. Dean begins to rip up the padding on the floor to expose the concrete. Warren comes out now too and starts to dig under the ring, Warren pulls out two chairs, hands one off to Dean. Dean and Warren set up the chairs so the seats are facing each other. Caleb rolls Angel onto the apron as Dean climbs back up. }
Terri Morasco: I don’t like this.
{ Dean climbs back into the ring, he runs across to hit the ropes, Warren and Caleb are holding Angel up facing into the ring, Dean sunset flips over the top rope and grabs Angel on his way down for the UP IS DOWN THROUGH THE STEEL CHAIRS!!!! }
Terri Morasco: GOD IS DEAD!!!!
{ Angel lays in a heap just like his partner Spike, unmoving. }
Vasco Dias: Holy hell.
Terri Morasco: The Age of Gods is in serious need of medical attention.
{ Warren and Caleb turn their attention to Bob Pooler who is just now trying to stand. Dean rolls back into the ring as the Pack circles him. The lights start to flash and when they settle it is on Jayson Matthews! }
Vasco Dias: The final member of the Age of Gods is entering the match but his partners are down and possibly out!
Terri Morasco: And somehow Caberto still hasn’t been selected.
Vasco Dias: Luck of the-
Terri Morasco: Can it.
{ Jayson runs into the cell and goes right to Angel’s side, checking on him. The Pack is still moving in on Pooler who can’t quite seem to stand when Infamously Bueno return and just charge into the Pack! Rights and lefts are being exchanged now, Rob with Warren, Malo with Caleb and Dean with Steve. Pooler takes this chance to roll to the outside and recover. Jayson is helping Angel to his feet but he tells Matthews to check on Spike. }
Terri Morasco: The Pack and Infamously Bueno are pairing off now but the Age of Gods are slowly recovering.
Vasco Dias: Almost every member of every team is in this match now.
Terri Morasco: Save for one.
{ Angel with the help of Jayson is brought over to where Spike is. Dean sends Steve over the ropes and into the other ring. Warren manages to get the upper hand on Rob and sends him to the outside. Caleb drills Malo with a forearm but Malo hits a step up enzugiri! Warren looks to throw Rob into the steps but Diamond reverses it and drills the younger Kane into the steel steps. Dean stalks Awesome but Steve fires off a JAWBREAKER! }
Vasco Dias: This match is total mayhem!
Terri Morasco: And I’m sure you love it!
Vasco Dias: You know I do!
{ Jayson helps Spike back to his feet now. Rob throws the top step off the steel steps and then scoops Warren up. Rob yells out SUCK IT then hits Warren with the LAST GASP on the bottom steel steps! Steve rolls out of the ring and pulls a table out from underneath. Steve sets the table up on the floor then climbs back in. Malo has Caleb up for a BRAINBUSTER ONTO HIS KNEE!!! Awesome has Dean up on his shoulders and sends him over the top rope and through the table with a STEVEKO!!! }
Vasco Dias: JESUS!!!!
{ The lights begin to flash and obviously settle on Caberto. Cable and Roberto step out, the officials try to stop them and Roberto yells “DQ ME THEN!” and marches past the officials with Cable in lock step. }
Vasco Dias: Can they do that!?
Terri Morasco: They sure as hell just did!
{ Cable charges right into the ring where Steve is and grabs him for a mma style takedown! Roberto on the other hand charges through Rob with a running knee! Roberto then turns his attention to Dean who is freshly laid out. Roberto marches over and rips Harper off the ground and throws him into the cage wall. Inside the ring Cable is ground and pounding Steve Awesome. Cable starts to lay in the elbow shots until he opens a nasty wound over Steve’s eye. Roberto begins to slap Dean Harper in the face, presumably over what happened with Jess. }
Terri Morasco: I haven’t seen Roberto like this in a long time.
Vasco Dias: You don’t mess with another man’s family!
{ Malo flies to the defense of Steve Awesome as Caleb rolls out of the ring to back up Dean. Malo pulls Cable off Steve but Arcane connects with combo body shots on Malo and then drills him with a cross elbow! Steve is pulling himself away but Arcane drops a knee over the back of Awesome’s head. Caleb rushes into Roberto but Verona hits a back elbow and then fires off a SILENCER!!! Roberto turns back to Dean who hits him with kneelift into a hangman’s neck breaker! }
Vasco Dias: Roberto got distracted for a single second and Harper was able to gain the advantage!
Terri Morasco: That’s the Pack mentality!
{ Rob is up but Warren drills him with the top half of the steel steps! Dean and Caleb regroup with Warren and enter one of the rings. Malo and Steve both roll out as Cable is alone in one ring, the Pack in another and the Age of Gods now standing on the apron between them. }
Vasco Dias: Cable is inbetween a rock and a hard place.
Terri Morasco: If Cable were smart he would get the hell out of there.
Vasco Dias: He may think he’s the best in the world but he isn’t smart.
{ The Age of Gods and the Pack charge at each other, Cable is no match as the two factions make quick work of him and toss him out. Now the Pack and the Gods start to lay into each other. Angel is sent into one ring. Matthews is thrown to the outside. Spike and Dean pair off one more time! }
Vasco Dias: HEAVEN VS HELL!!!!
{ Caleb and Matthews are ripping each other apart on the outside. Warren and Angel have gone to the mat chain wrestling. Spike and Dean are just laying into one another with fists. Bob is still trying to get to his feet, favoring his knee when suddenly a hand grabs him from under the ring!!! }
Vasco Dias: What the hell!?
{ The camera zooms in on the face of the Oracle who pulls Pooler under the ring! }
Terri Morasco: How did the Oracle get in there!?
Vasco Dias: I have no idea but you can kiss Pooler goodbye!
{ Roberto and Cable recover together, Infamously Bueno are also up. The other two factions charge into the rings, Bueno converges on Angel and Warren. Caberto is all over Dean and Spike! Matthews hits Caleb with the Jayson Matthews Experience! And he follows that up with the RIBKRACKER!!! }
Vasco Dias: How do you even call this!?
{ Dean and Spike begin to fight back against Caberto. Spike is on Cable, Dean with Roberto. Infamously Bueno throw Warren into the turnbuckles, they throw Angel in with him. Steve, Rob and Malo hit a triple superkick on Angel and Warren!!! Both men fall to their butts and Rob comes running in with a two man bronco buster! Cable hits a back fisty on Spike but KAne responds with the Bloody Sunday kick! Roberto hits a knee left but Dean connects with a backdrop! Cable picks up Kane and dumps him. Spike fights back with closed fists as Arcane drills him with elbows. Dean throws Roberto into the ropes but Verona comes back with a BRAINWASHER!!! }
Terri Morasco: Is anyone really in control here!
Vasco Dias: Infamously Bueno seem to be doing fine!
{ Jayson Matthews comes back into the ring and drops Dean with a RIBKRACKER! Jayson is right up and so is Cable but Matthews hits the JME!!! Jayson grabs Dean and throws him into the ropes. Jayson lifts Dean up onto the top rope. Jayson is looking for a super plex but Cable and Roberto run in and grab Jayson for double powerbomb while Jayson pulls Dean off for the super plex!!! }
Vasco Dias: GODDAMN!
{ Cable and Verona rise but Spike is right there with a double clothes line. Spike pulls Cable right up and into THUNDERSTRUCK!!! Roberto is up but Kane picks him up for the SPIKE IMPALER!!! Spike then runs into the other ring and hits Steve with a SPEAR! Malo charges him but Kane grabs him for the BLOOD GODS WRATH!!! Rob is now the only one left and he looks weary. Rob comes at Spike but Kane picks him up for a huge spinebuster! Rob tries to get up but Kane pulls him up for a power bomb and runs him to the ropes where he sends Rob flying out of the ring into the cell wall!!! }
Terri Morasco: Spike Kane is on fire!
Vasco Dias: Spike Kane is giving this match everything he has and it shows!
Terri Morasco: There’s a reason Spike is World Champion and we are seeing that now!
{ Cable is back with a running knee to Spike Kane! Roberto is there with the SILENCER! Caberto picks Spike up for a two man vertical suplex backbreaker!!! Cable is up and turns into the GENOCIDE KICK! Then a SPLOSION SUPLEX! Roberto is face to face with Warren and Angel. Roberto lunges at them but Blake ducks the attempt and Warren drills Roberto with a toe kick. Angel then kicks Verona hard in the back of the knee and connects with a chop block! }
Vasco Dias: The Pack and the Gods are working together!
Terri Morasco: The enemy of my enemy?
{ In the other ring Dean and Jayson are coming too. Both men are are their knees and start throwing right hands. In the other ring Angel and Warren send Cable out of the ring. They follow him out and pull a ladder out from under the ring. Angel and Warren pick Cable up and hit a two man Alabama slam on the ladder! }
Vasco Dias: Cable may be down and out!
Terri Morasco: The human body can only take so much punishment!
{ Caleb returns to the action with a running drop kick on Jayson Matthews! Warren and Angel immediately turn on each other! Roberto is slowly back up and sees Dean in the other ring. Roberto goes to take off but Malo and Rob grab him for a double leg sweep! Harper rolls out of the ring and pulls a large ladder out from underneath. Dean sets up the ladder on the outside of the ring, it’s easily twenty feet tall. Dean goes back under the ring and pulls another table out. Caleb helps pull the table into the ring. }
Vasco Dias: What does the Pack have planned now!?
Terri Morasco: Something evil!
{ Roberto throws Rob off and drills Malo with a European upper cut. Roberto grabs Malo for the FALLEN IDOL OUT OF THE RING! Roberto turns into the JAWBREAKER!!! Then a DIAMOND CUTTER!!! Spike Kane is back up and smashes into the back of Caleb and then hits him with the WINGS OF LIBERTY!!! Spikes looks up to see Dean on top of the ladder. Spike charges out. Steve and Rob watch but Warren comes in from behind, Angel is with him. The four begin to fight. Matthews is up and runs across the ring and spring boards into the other and crashes into all four men!!! }
Vasco Dias: Spike and Dean are on top of the ladder!!!
Terri Morasco: This will not end well!!!
{ Dean and Spike begin to slug it out on top of the ladder. Warren and Caleb are the first up. Warren hits the KIDD KICK on Jayson. Caleb CURB STOMPS Angel! Warren pulls Verona out onto the apron and drills him with a neck breaker on the apron. Caleb charges into the other ring, Warren is right behind him, the two climb up the ladder where Spike is. }
Vasco Dias: Spike is all alone with the Pack!
Terri Morasco: Everyone else is down! Pooler is missing!
{ Spike is trying to fight them off but Caleb and Warren eventually manage to pull Spike off the ladder with a German suplex RIGHT THROUGH THE TABLE!!! Dean Harper stands on top of the ladder and looks down before sneering. Dean flies off the ladder with SCREAMING THROUGH THE SKY!!!! Dean lands right on Spike Kane, Caleb and Warren leap on top of him as well as all three members pin the World Champion. ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }
Alison Valance: AND YOUR WINNERS!!!! THE PACK!!!!!
Vasco Dias: The Pack has done it! The Pack has won the Apocalypse match!
Terri Morasco: And somehow… I think this is only the beginning…
{ Suddenly the lights go out as Rowan’s face glows on the Imperitron. She smiles before speaking. }
Rowan: We… Chose… Jayson Matthews…
{ Dean, Caleb and Warren collect the limp body of Jayson Matthews as we fade out on the smiling face of Rowan. }
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