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āWhetstoneā
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{As Nighthawk slowly applies another layer of tape to his heavily bruised sternum before pulling on a Super J-Cup 1994 t-shirt, wincing as the fabric passes his midsection, he smiles, although there's no mirth in it, when Maria Iniesta comes in for a pre-scheduled interview. Otherwise clad in a pair of black leather pants with a blue-and-orange rising-sun pattern up and down each leg, and black work boots, the "Wrestling Machine" stands up to his full 5-11 height as Maria stands next to him.}Maria Iniesta: "We all saw your confrontation last week, when you were told by Ulf Hednir to stay out of his way. Are you going to?"
Nighthawk: "The simple, one-word answer is No. And I know over time people have gotten used to me saying very little, being quiet and reserved. But this is different. Because this is about how much I'm willing to stand for.
My old mentors, the men who have guided me to success from hospice beds and gravestones, always told me that in this sport people will push you and push you until you're either out of the sport, or until you stand at a line and say no more.
And in IWF, I have been pushed. Alex Jones pushed me, Spike Kane pushed me, Jake Conway pushed me. And every time they did, I stood my ground and said no more. And Ulf Hednir, you're no different.
So at Danger Zone, you and I are going to meet. Except it's not going to be a wrestling match. This standard
{Nighthawk holds up the Super J-Cup 1994 t-shirt} is not what this match is going to be about. At Danger Zone, you and I are going to have a fight. And there's only one way it ends.
I Quit. You're going to say the words, Ulf. You're going to scream them loud enough the old gods, and the new, hear it. And when it's done, you'll know that there are some lines you don't cross.
Goodnight Ulf. See you at Danger Zone."
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SEGMENT
āI Demand Satisfaction.ā
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{We leave Nighthawk and see Steve Awesome and his hot wife Mandi Matthews are seen strutting down the backstage hallway. They were both wearing the latest trends and fashions. They looked like they should be on Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, so of course when it came time to tip the help that carried their bags, they didnāt. Just then, Rachel Grimes, comes walking up with a microphone in hand.}Rachel Grimes: Steve Awesome. Have you heard the news about your assigned tag team partner for the Tag Team Tournament?
{Steve shrugs and Mandi rolls her eyes.}Steve Awesome: Like it matters. Whoever gets to be my partner should just consider themselves lucky. Iāll take them all the way to the top.
Mandi Matthews-Bates: I bet there was a total bidding war for my baby. You know they call him The Face Of The Franchise, because he is the Best in the world.
Steve wraps his arm around his wife and pulls her in close. They both smiled a smug confident grin.
Steve Awesome: Thatās true. I bet it raised a pretty penny too. I am a hot commodity, after all. But tell me Rachel, who got the biggest break of their lives by teaming up with The Face of the Franchise?ā
{He annoying chews his gum and smiles why he waits. Not very interested in what Rachel had to say.}Rachel Grimes: Straight from the desk of Cable Arcane, your partner for the tag team cup is-
{Suddenly El Grande Malo comes running into the scene.}El Grande Malo: HOLA AMIGOOOOOSSSS!
{Steveās face goes pale as Malo wraps his arms around Steve and Malo!}Steve Awesome: NO! GOD NO! WHY!?
Mandi Matthews-Bates: Malo, why are you okay with this? Steve has been kicking your butt for weeks. Arenāt you angry with him?
{Malo smiles and shrugs his shoulders and smiled.}El Grande Malo: Malo has decided to forgive senior Steve for the better of the team. Thatās what best friends do!ā
{He produces a t-shirt from behind his back. It had Steve and Malo mounted on unicorns as they fly through space. On the back it reads āAwesomely Bueno Rides Againā}El Grande Malo: Try it on me amigo!
{Malo drapes it on Steveās chest. Steve turns and looks at Mandi.}Steve Awesome: Damn it. Cable really wants to ruin my life! This is terrible! I wonāt stand on it.
Mandi Matthews-Bates: Well hold on babe, maybe this isnāt the worst idea in the world afterall.
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SINGLES MATCH
Pax Stormcrow vs James Gilmore
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{The lights in the arena dim, and there is the sound of a powerup collected in an old video game system. 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.
Witherspoon walks out shortly afterwards. The big manager wears a charcoal gray suit. He glares angrily at the crowd, before following after his client.}Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ringb y Witherspoon, from Aitkin, Minnesota, weighing in at 246 pounds, Pax Stormcrow!
Terri Morasco: Pax wasn't his usual sunny self this week. You have to think that being caught in the middle of God's schemes was getting to him.
Vasco Dias: Of course it did. He was this close to having the Imperial Champion beat, and then divine intervention took it from him. I would be angry if I were him.
{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. Witherspoon, ignores the crowd. 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, while Spoon paces at ringside in his corner.}Alison Valance: And his opponent...
{Charm City Devils' "Unstoppable" 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.}Alison Valance: From Portland, Maine, weighing in at 205 pounds, James Gilmore!
Terri Morasco: The months haven't been kind to James Gilmore, and this crowd is being even less kind.
Vasco Dias: They're kicking a man while he's down. He understands that the man he was isn't someone to be admired, and he's trying to make amends. I can understand their anger, but compassion is a virtue!
{Pax paces back and forth in the ring, glaring a hole in Gilmore, who just stands in the corner, head hung low and motionless. The referee checks with both men, Pax replying with a curt nod and Gilmore remaining motionless. The referee takes a few more seconds to speak with Gilmore, ensuring he's ready to compete, before turning and calling for the bell.}Terri Morasco: And we are gāOH!
{As Terri speaks, Pax explodes out of the corner, meeting Gilmore's lethargic pace with a huge double-leg takedown that spears him out of his boots! Pax immediately hauls Gilmore up off the canvas in a waistlock, taking a few steps before powering him over again with a MASSIVE belly-to-belly suplex! Pax goes for the cover early!
ONE! TWO! KICKOUT!}Terri Morasco: What a quick start for Pax Stormcrow there! He's not messing around!
Vasco Dias: Pax made no secret of what he thought of Gilmore, and he clearly wants to get out of the ring with him as soon as possible!
{Pax hauls Gilmore up to his feet again, quickly snaring a wristlock and bearing down hard on Gilmore's blind side. Gilmore fires a blind elbow into Pax's ribs, trying to buy some separation, and nails a second, loosening Pax's grip. James twists around, hopping to get a little momentum before swinging the bigger man over with an arm drag! Pax immediately pops to his feet, charging in again, and Gilmore catches him with a second arm drag, following up with a high dropkick! Pax rolls back to his feet, shaking his head in frustration, and Witherspoon shouts at him from the floor.}Terri Morasco: A burst of life out of Gilmore, and he seems like he's starting to get his legs again.
Vasco Dias: No amount of training will prepare you if you haven't been back in the ring regularly. I think he's still shaking off the rust.
{Gilmore cracks his neck, circling carefully. Pax maneuvers around, sizing up his opponent, and when they move in to lock up Pax quickly overwhelms Gilmore, spinning into a rear waistlock and immediately popping him over for a HUGE German suplex! Gilmore bounces up to his feet, already a little glassy-eyed, and Pax grabs his off arm again, whipping Gilmore to the ropes and snagging a huge powerslam! Pax hooks the leg!
ONE! TWO! Gilmore throws his shoulder up again!}Terri Morasco: There's a lot you can say about James Gilmore, but you can't fault the man's heart.
Vasco Dias: Many can fault its contents, but not its presence. He doesn't like saying quit.
{Pax's expression grows even more frustrated, hauling the smaller man up to his feet and whipping him into the corner. Pax follows in with a hard shoulder barge, followed by a second! When he goes for the third, though, Gilmore manages to pull himself up and over, rolling through into a sunset flip!
ONE! TWO! Pax kicks out, and he looks angry with himself for being caught!}Terri Morasco: Good reflexes by Gilmore, and Pax has to be careful to not let his temper take control here.
Vasco Dias: He's got a lot weighing on his mind, but you're right. Emotions can cloud even the most skilled competitors' minds, and Pax has to choke it down or he'll end up on the wrong side of things.
{Pax gets to his feet, and Gilmore throws a forearm, staggering him. Pax shakes his head, replying with a knife-edge chop that echoes throughout the arena! Gilmore stumbles, clutching his chest, and fires back with another forearm! The two begin to exchange strikes, forearms and chops, and Pax seems to be getting the better of it. After one shot, Gilmore staggers into the ropes, but he comes back with a big roundhouse kick, trying to catch the bigger man on the temple. Pax quickly ducks, though, picking up Gilmore in an electric chair position!}Terri Morasco: Uh-oh! James Gilmore might've just bit off more than he can chew!
Vasco Dias: I always knew his eyes were too big for his stomach, but I never imagined they'd be bigger than his mouth.
{Pax maneuvers Gilmore into the center of the ring, but James fires a right hand down into the crown of Pax's head, staggering him! A second lands, then a third! The Olympian seems dazed, and Gilmore capitalizes by hooking his legs and flinging himself backwards with the REVERSE BLAST hurricanrana! Gilmore spikes Pax straight on his neck, and rolls into the cover, frantically hooking a leg!
ONE! TWO! THRāPAX KICKS OUT! Gilmore shakes his head, trying to force himself to control his breathing.}Terri Morasco: What a counter by Gilmore, and Pax Stormcrow kicked out there at two and three-quarters!
Vasco Dias: All those neck bridges in training paying off yet again for Pax. Lesser necks would have compressed so hard you'd be seeing through your ribs from that move!
{Gilmore hauls Pax to his feet, looking to whip him to the ropes, but Pax puts the brakes on, shaking his head. Gilmore fires a kick into Pax's midsection, doubling him over, and delivers a clubbing blow to Pax's neck. Pax drops to a knee for a moment, but his head snaps up, eyes ablaze. Pax lets out a mighty roar, swinging and drilling Gilmore between the eyes with a right hand of his own! Witherspoon's eyes go wide at ringside, and Pax hammers away on Gilmore with several more right hands, driving Gilmore to the ropes! Gilmore swings blindly again, and Pax ducks, nailing a beautiful bridging belly-to-back suplex!
ONE! TWO! THRāGILMORE KICKS OUT! BUT PAX STAYS ON HIM AND ROLLS INTO THE ANKLE LOCK! Pax torques the ankle, shouting at Gilmore, who struggles and writhes in the hold!}Terri Morasco: What the hell?! I don't think we've ever seen Pax Stormcrow throw a closed fist, and he just went to town on Gilmore there!
Vasco Dias: It's that temper! It's starting to boil over! Pax NEEDS to get things under control!
{Gilmore claws and scrapes, barely managing to get a hand on the bottom rope! Pax holds on until the count of three, breaking and pacing around the ring in frustration. The referee gets in Pax's face, shouting at him and asking him about the closed fists. Pax begins explaining himself to the referee as Gilmore starts to drag himself to his feet...ONLY TO TAKE A TIRE IRON TO THE FOREHEAD FROM WITHERSPOON! Gilmore drops back from the ropes, clutching his forehead, and Pax immediately breaks off from the ref, running to shout at Witherspoon! The referee looks over, seeing the two arguing and Gilmore's state in the ring, and immediately turns, signaling for the bell!}Alison Valance: Here is your winner by disqualification, James Gilmore!
Terri Morasco: Jesus Christ! Witherspoon just cost his protege this match!
Vasco Dias: He caught Gilmore while the referee's back was turned, and if Stormcrow had just gone and covered him it would have been over! He had to make noise about it!
Terri Morasco: Pax's a man of integrity! He doesn't want to win like that!
Vasco Dias: Well, that's great, because now he didn't win period!
Terri Morasco: You're hopeless...this'll go in the record books as a win for James Gilmore, but it probably doesn't feel like one for him here tonight.
{Pax gets out of the ring, shouting at Witherspoon, and client and manager argue up the ramp as "Unstoppable" plays over the PA, Gilmore struggling to his feet in the ring. He watches the two go, shaking his head and clutching his forehead in pain, a bewildered expression on his face as we cut away.}----------------------------------------------------------
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āI Demand Satisfaction.ā
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{The lights dim as the pipes of "The British Grenadiers" hits the arena speakers and then from the rafters comes swinging 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 and climbing in. Before producing a Microphone from insidethe umbrella, Union Jack proud as the proud boos.}Thaddeus Bancroft: GOOD EVENING PLEBIANS!
{More boos that Thaddeus seems to soak in as if they were cheers giving another wave of his hand as he takes off the top hat and hangs up the umbrella.}Thaddeus Bancroft: You Join me in the throes of Passionate denail! Denial at the injustice that has befallen me! The woe and Tragedy that you bore witness to last week when crooked offciating laid defat in my hands when victory was so very close, it's like none of these colonials know exactly what it is they're doing!
{Another pause for drama and he looks around.}Thaddeus Bancroft: I DEMAND SATISFACTION! I DEMAND JUSTICE I DEMAND THE DUEL TO WHICH I AM OWED! AND IF I AM NOT PROMISED WHAT I DESIRE I WILL STAND HERE ...ALL NIGHT!
{More booing}Thaddeus Bancroft: Yes, yes I know, you agree with me I know! Thank you so, I call you all to stand, as good christians and join me in a hymn..
{He coughs and climbs a turnbuckle surveying the crowd as he starts to sing}Thaddeus Bancroft: And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England's mountains green? And was the holy Lamb of God on England's pleasant pastures seen? And did the countenance divine Shine forth upon our clouded hills? And was Jerusalem built here Among those dark Satanic Mills?"
{As Thaddeus continues to lash out at the crowd suddenly they begin to cheers as Joey Leroux, IWFās Deputy COO makes his way on to the stage. Thaddeus turns and looks up the ramp.}Thaddeus Bancroft: Who in the bloody hell are you!?
Joey Leroux: Please forgive me for interrupting thisā¦ uplifting interruption. As much as my British pride swells in my chest, I couldnāt help but hear that you were feeling aggrieved Mr Bancroft?
Thaddeus Bancroft: Bloody aggrieved, oh dear boy you donāt know the half of itā¦ but you still havenāt answered my question.
Joey Leroux: Yeah, my bad, I wasnāt really listeningā¦
{The crowd laughs as Bancrofts nostrils flare.}Joey Leroux: But I was watching last week when you placed your hands on an IWF official, perhaps more importantly I wasnāt the only one watchingā¦
Thaddeus Bancroft: I should bloody well hope not, the disgusting vagrantās behaviour should be a black pox upon his name world wide!
Joey Leroux: Iām not sure what a black pox is but I recommend you get it checked out, I once got this rash after a long weekend in Vegas andā¦ well, that is besides the point, it wasnāt just me who saw what you did. It wasnāt even just Cable Arcane, who, FYI, I had to personally persuade not to come down to this ring and answer your callā¦
{Thaddeus laughs.}Thaddeus Bancroft: Pah, the coward!
Joey Leroux: Listen, we hear you, Thaddeus. Iād be angry too if somebody insulted my honour, after all we all know how upstanding I amā¦
{The crowd laughs as Joey looks at them in confusion.}Joey Leroux: Howeverā¦ I canāt allow you to have a sanctioned match with an IWF official who isnāt medically cleared to fight you. Thatād be like watching you shoot fish in a barrel.
Thaddeus Bancroft: This is an outrage!
Joey Leroux: See, I knew youād say thatā¦
Thaddeus Bancroft: How!? Who told you? I thought I secured the time machineā¦
Joey Leroux: Itās a turn of phra-ā¦ looks that isnāt the point, what I am here to say is that I have an offer for you, courtesy of the IWF COO, Roberto Verona. He may not be able to offer you a chance at fighting with a referee, but what he can do is provide you an opportunity.
Thaddeus Bancroft: Go on then, spit it out damn you!
Joey Leroux: At Open Fight Night, you will be automatically entered into a ladder match for the opportunity of a wildcard entry to the fifth annual Roulette which will automatically provide you a random spot in the final five entriesā¦
{Thaddeusā face suddenly lights up.}Joey Leroux: Howeverā¦ seen as you did declare an open demand for satisfaction, anybody else who is willing to answer your call for a duel will be automatically added to this match. If nobody has the metal, wellā¦ you can just go ahead and climb that ladder for yourself.
Thaddeus Bancroft: What!? This is most irregular, this is not gentlemanly conduct, it goes against the spirit of a duel, itā¦
Joey Leroux: Itās either that, or Mr Verona will enter you first into the Roulette and you can claim all the satisfaction you desire from the entire male roster.
{The crowd cheers as Thaddeus begins to blow steam out of his ears furiously.}Thaddeus Bancroft: This isnāt over! I will not stand for this, you will not sully me in such a slanderous fashion and get away with it!
Joey Leroux: Iām sorry to hear that, Mr Bancroft, but, if youāre unsatisfied with this decision you can demand satisfaction yourself personally next week at Danger Zoneā¦ from Roberto Verona himself.
Terri Morasco: Waitā¦ Verona will be back next week?
Vasco Dias: Finally! Somebody who will actually listen to the entirely justified complaints of this upstanding gentleman.
Terri Morasco: Were you even listening, Roberto just placed him in a ladder match at Open Fight Night against anybody willing to fight him?
Vasco Dias: You mean a coronation? Roberto just gave Thaddeus a stage to demonstrate the cowardice of this perfidious roster and retrieve his rightful compensation for the slanderous behaviour of benign accomplices of foul play.
Terri Morasco: Is thatā¦ did you bring a thesaurus with you?
{Joey smiles as Thaddeus is furious in the middle of the ring and we cut to a commercial break.}----------------------------------------------------------
TAG TEAM MATCH
Devlin Raine & Jayson Matthews vs Ulf Hednir & Derek Brooks
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is a Tag Team Match scheduled for one fallā¦
{The Lights Darken as the Into of "OMEN" starts to play, whilst the beat picks up Devlin emerges from the crowd wearing his jacket and the Guy Fawkes mask , the Destiny Dealer steps up on the guard railing slowly as he slips off the mask and slides under the bottom rope to salute at the crowd waving his hands to the music as if conducting an orchestra and then turns to keep eyes about him.}Alison Valance: From Chicago, Illinois, weighing in at 210 pounds...The Destiny Dealer, DEVLIN...RAAAAINE!
Terri Morasco: Interesting pairings here tonight. I think itās safe to say the team to gel quickest wins.
Vasco Dias: I donāt know, you have some mean guys on the other side of that ring tonight. Jayson and Devlin are going to have to be crafty to pull this one out.
Alison Valance: And his tag team partnerā¦
{The drum fill kicks in the door and the guitar riff of 311ās Perfect Mistake starts blasting over the PA system.}āListen Up!ā
{The arena lights start changing from orange to black on the beat and Jayson Matthews comes bouncing from behind the curtain and head banging to the riff. His Invictus Championship firmly around his waste. He jams to the verse as he starts to walk down the ramp, slapping fives with as many fans as he can on either side.}This is the next stage, we turn the page
We're gonna wreck a place when we take the stage
Roll up your sleeves, get down with me
It's going off in the pit like you wouldn't believe
Alison Valance: Weighing in at 200 pounds, hailing from Detroit, Michiganā¦.JAYSON MATTHEWS!
{Jayson stands at the end of the ramp and stares into the ring and he starts to bounce up and down and hypes himself up and as soon as the chorus hits he dives into the ring forward rolls onto his feet and runs over to the side opposite the ramp and leans over the ring holding out his Championship. While the lights strobe orange and black.}āOhhhhhhhhhh
See in it my eyes
Hold it in my hands
All those days that you wasted away
There was no one to blame
It's a perfect mistake
{He hops up on the turnbuckle and holds out the Invictus title with one arm and points to the crowd with his other hand. Thanking the fans for the cheers and displaying the title to the fans.}Terri Morasco: The ultimate fan favorite!
Vasco Dias: This isnāt a popularity contest Terri. This is a game of results. Letās see if these two have what it takes to get things done.
Alison Valance: And their opponentsā¦
{The opening piano to āAeon of Coldā by Wolfheart begins to play over the audio system; some of the fans are clapping their hands over their head. Fog overtakes the arena as if winter overtaking the autumn. The guitar, bass, and drums all drown out the sound of the piano and the silence from the crowd breaks almost in half: half of the crowd cheering for Ulf, while the other half is not. Ulf Hednir emerges from behind the curtains draped by his wolf headdress; his eyes scan the crowd to see some of the fans still supporting himā¦ he reaches to his side retrieving the curved drinking horn hanging there before lifting it up to the crowd-- the half of the crowd that is still supporting him responds by lifting their own souvenir drinking horns in salute to him, and those without drinking horns would raise their arms. āSKĆ
L!ā Ulf shouts to the crowd, and the shout is returned to him before he pours some of the liquid from the horn to quench himself. He spills the remainder of the liquid and places the horn back at his side and proceeds to march down to the ring.}The aeon of cold,
Frozen to the core,
White veil upon the earth!
Glaciers will bury below,
Ground frost unfolds,
Frozen soil conceals for evermore!
{Ulf does walk along the railing and shakes hands with the fans that accept him; if a fan does show him disrespect he meets them with a sneer but waves them off. He gets to the apron of the ring and leaps onto the apron and gets into the ring; he marches in a large semi-circle inside of the ring before getting to the far end where he removes the wolf headdress, and the drinking horn-- he leans out of the ring to hand it to one of the crew members outside, but points at him saying something to him in the process. Upon having his items secured, he regains his stance inside the ring while waiting for the bell to sound.}Alison Valance: From Oslo, Norway, weighing in at 243 pounds...ULF...HEDNIIIIR!
Terri Morasco: This young man has been running roughshod of late.
Vasco Dias: The destruction that follows him is quite intimidating, a tough task to defeat here.
Alison Valance: And his partnerā¦
{The synthesized beginning of "Remember The Name" by Fort Minor begins to play as the crowd grows silent.}YOU READYYYY!?
LET'S GO!
{The beat breaks in and the strobe lights around the arena go with said beat as the crowd begin to boo.}"This is ten percent luck..."
{As the lyrics begin a single spotlight shines on the man known as "Greatness Personified" before he glances over his shoulder, staring down at the ring. With a concentrated look he slowly turns and starts down to the ring as he's announced.}Alison Valance: From New York City, weighing in at 265 pounds, he is "Greatness Personified"...DEREK BROOKS!
{He holds out his arms at the end of the walkway as his name echoes throughout the arena as the fans continue to boo, yet he basks in it anyway. He climbs the stairs and walks along the apron to the corner where he ascends and looks out to the crowd before flinging his arm in the air much to their dismay. He jumps down and steps through the ropes, walking to the center, bouncing around, light as a cat despite his large frame as he gazes out to the crowd before snapping around, climbing the corner and flinging his arm in the air again as the flash bulbs go off everywhere. He jumps down and continues bouncing from one foot to the other in a graceful manner as he waits for the match to begin.}Terri Morasco: The new attitude of Derek Brooks has certainly rubbed people the wrong way.
Vasco Dias: Again, this isnāt about popularity, itās about results Terri. He saw the old way he was doing things wasnāt working and he sought out to change that. I like the results myself.
{The bell rings and the two teams get ready for action. Derek steps out of the ring as Ulf pulls the Moljnir over his head while Devlin and Jayson have their backs turned discussing strategy. Before anything else can happen, Ulf charges forward, clobbering Jayson in the back of the head with the Mjolnir!}Terri Morasco: What the hell!?
Vasco Dias: The reign of terror continues!
{Before Devlin can react, Ulf nails him in the gut with the weapon. Derek, on the apron, shrugs his shoulders with a smile, simply dropping down from the apron and making his way backstage, mocking fans and trash talking them on his way back. Meanwhile in the ring, Ulf raises the Mjolnir high overhead, ready to bring it down across the upper back/neck region of Devlin when "I Remember (Spartan X Intro)" by Tristam hits the sound system and Nighthawk comes running down to the ring with a Steel Chair in hand!}Terri Morasco: Nighthawk isnāt one to bring a weapon with him, but in this case, with Ulf swinging that hammer...it only makes sense.
{Hawk slides in the ring about the time that Ulf exits through the ropes. Hawk slams the chair down and dares Ulf to get in the ring, but Ulf shakes his head with a smile while Alison announces the winners.}Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, due to the use of a foreign object after the bell had rung, the winners of this match by Disqualification...DEVLIN RAINE...AND JAYSON...MATTHEWS!
{Nighthawk helps the two to their feet and raises their arms in the air. He then continues directing his ire at Ulf who revels in delight at getting under the skin of his rival as we cut to break.}----------------------------------------------------------
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āIāll Finish What You Startedā
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{We come back from commercial break and see Derek Brooks after a relatively easy night, walking through the hallway with a huge smile on his face as Rachel Grimes walks in from the side.}Rachel Grimes: Derek, an easy night for you tonight. Any comments on the attack of Mike Laszlo last week?
{He looks at Rachel and cocks an eyebrow.}Derek Brooks: Attack? That was me, doing what Mike wanted me to do. He wanted me to take his spot...well that was stepā¦
{He looks up and sees Alexis Caffrey, leaned over a production crate, her chin resting in her hands as if she was on cloud nine.}Derek Brooks: That was step one...now get away from me while I work some magic.
{He walks over to Alexis.}Derek Brooks: Hey honey. You finally come to your senses and come to talk to a real man?
Alexis Caffrey: Iāve been waiting for so long for someone to take my husbandās ego down a notch. Iām just glad it was a big...strongā¦
{She rubs her hand down his chest.}Alexis Caffrey: DOUCHEBAG!
{She slaps him in the face and before he knows it, Mike Laszlo runs up and clobbers him from behind with a forearm shot, knocking him over the crate. Derek staggers to his feet, but is taken down as Mike climbs over the crate and lunges at him, raining down right hands. Mike pulls him to his feet and with both hands, throws him into a set of stage tubing that falls all over the ground, echoing a loud ringing sound throughout the corridors of the arena. Derek is on all fours when Mike runs up with a knee right to the side of Derekās head, seemingly knocking him out cold.}Mike Laszlo: You stupid son of a bitch! I told you to earn a spot, not be a bitch. Turnabout is fair play though...at least thatās what they say. Donāt worry though big man...youāll get your shot...for my spot, and revenge...at Danger Zone.
{The crowd pops as Mike lays one last shot in on Derek before we head back to the ringside area.}----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Vivienne Rodgers vs Abigail Spencer
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Terri Morasco: Did you hear that Vasco? Derek vs Mike, one on one at Danger Zone?
Vasco Dias:I did, and while that should settle a score, this next match will be an interesting one.
Terri Morasco: Most of our matches are but what do you mean Vasco?
Vasco Dias: This is Abigail Spencerās return to the ring! Too long the Diamondās division has lacked the nature of someone like her. Iāve missed her. I look forward to watching her crush Vivienne Rodgers.
Alison Valance: The Following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: I wouldnāt say crushedā¦
{The arena darkens as āFeel Invincibleā by Skillet hits the sound system a single light shines down onto the stage as Abigail Spencer walks out onto the stage once the vocals start, her hood up.}Alison Valance: Coming down to the ring, standing at 5ā1āā, weighing in at 117 pounds, Abigail Spencer!
{once the female backing vocals kick in she drops to her knees, her arms outstretched at her sides and as the vocals say āYOU MAKE ME FEEL INVINCIBLEā she throws her hands into the air and her hood falls backwards as the light shines down on her face before the house lights flash on and she makes her way to the ring, completely ignoring the crowd and everyone around her.}āØ
Terri Morasco: Abigail is apparently entering completely alone without any of her family. This brings that match from a couple months ago with her brotherās having a tag match without her being in their corner into prospective.
Vasco Dias: Can you blame her? They were only holding her back. Now she can be free to do whatever she wants.
{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 with Ciara alongside her.}Alison Valance: And making her way down to the ring, standing at 5ā7āā and weighing in at 140 pounds, Vivienne Rodgers!
{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. Ciara follows her in, circling opposite her and working to get the crowd psyched up for the match. She takes to the center of the ring as the chorus plays, raising her fists into the air before she and her manager share a high five before Vivienne settles into her corner as Ciara slips out to ringside.}Terri Morasco: Neither women has ever faced each other before. Abigail went on a break before Vivienne even entered the company.
Vasco Dias: both have something to prove. I hope things get violent and bloody.
Terri Morasco: ...I worry about you.
{Viv waves from across the ring but Abigail keeps her face neutral, clearly bracing herself for when the bell rings.}Terri Morasco: Abigail clearly has her mind on the task at hand.
Vasco Dias: As she should!
{When the bell rings Abigail rushes across the ring and hitting Viv with a Forearm smash knocking the back slightly.}Vasco Dias: The match already has a good start.
Terri Morasco: That had to hurt.
{Abigail hits her with a leg drop. Viv hits the mat. Abigail barely gives Viv a moment to recover before going for another forearm smash. Viv falls to the mat again}Terri Morasco: Abigail is taking the match up a notch in speed.
Vasco Dias: Viv is barely getting a moment to breathe. I love thisā¦
{Abigail goes for a Snap Suplex, hitting Viv again to the mat. Viv gets back up and goes for a chokeslam but Abigail kicks her hard in the ankle causing Viv to stumble back slightly.}Terri Morasco: Abigail is dominating this. Itās clear sheās not going for the pain so much as wanting to win this match.
Vasco Dias: I wanted more pain.
{Abigail hits Viv with a Texan Tornado. Viv lays on the mat, dazed. Abigail goes for the pin.
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KICK OUT!}Terri Morasco: Just in the nick of time on that kick out.
Vasco Dias: Youāre just saying that because you like the goody two shoes!
Terri Morasco: I didnāt say that.
{Viv stands up, breathing hard. Abigail hits Viv with a leg drop.}Vasco Dias: Abigail wants you to stay down.
{Vivs pops up again.}Terri Morasco: Vivienne seems to be looking to turn this match around
{Abigail goes for a stalling suplex but Viv elbows Abigail in the head getting out of the hold. Viv waits a moment for Abigail to gain her balance before she goes for a Swinging Backbreaker.}Vasco Dias: Going to the back is a nice touch.
Terri Morasco: I thought you were cheering for Abigail here?
Vasco Dias: I can appreciate a good move regardless. I have layers, Terri.
{Viv goes for Anaconda Vice. The Ref drops down to see if Abigail will tap out but Abigail twist slightly hooking her leg on the bottom rope. Viv lets go immediately.}Vasco Dias: You know Abigail wouldnāt have let go so quick. Viv could have held on just a little longer.
Terri Morasco: Vivienne did the right thing, Vasco.
{Viv walks back as she looks down at Abigail on the mat, waiting for the ref to finish checking on Abigail.}Terri Morasco: This could be the end of the match Vasco!
Vasco Dias: These women have put on a clinic!
{Abigail starts to get up and Vivienne comes at her hard but Abigail drops the shoulder and sends Vivienne over the top rope and onto the apron with a back body drop. Abigail climbs through the ropes and out onto the apron as quickly as she can, Abigail pulls Vivienne back up to her feet and looks set to deliver a vertical suplex on the apron. Vivienne blocks it and manages to pull Abigail off the apron with a swinging neck breaker to the floor!}Vasco Dias: A huge swinging neck breaker from Vivienne!
Terri Morasco: That could be it, if Vivienne can get back in the ring!
{The referee starts his ten count but the move took something out of Vivienne too as she isn't moving too quickly. The referee hits five before Vivienne stands and stumbles backward.}Vasco Dias: vivienne needs to get back in the ring before the count of ten!
Terri Morasco: Absolutely! The winner of this match would rocket themselves into Shieldmaiden contention!
{Vivienne steps toward the ring as the ref counts six. Abigail grabs the ankle of Vivienne at seven. Vivienne tries to pull herself loose but Abigail trips her up sending Vivienne face first into the apron! Eight! Abigail claws her way to the apron and starts to pull herself up. NINE! Abigail goes to stand but Vivienne fires off a forearm shot from a kneeling position. TEN!!!}Terri Morasco: DOUBLE COUNT OUT!
Vasco Dias: Both of these women wanted this win so bad but they fought to a count out!
{An exchange of forearm shots begins as the referee calls for the bell. He jumps out of the ring and splits the two women up as the crowd chants to let them fight.}Vasco Dias: I wonder what this means for Rayne's next opponent?
Terri Morasco: I'd say give them both a shot!
{Vivienne and Abigail lock eyes as we head to a break.}----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
āBlood Eagleā
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{We come back to inside the arena after a commercial break and there is a sudden sound disturbance over the audio system. The crowd is looking back and forth wondering where the sound of grunts are coming from, as do the commentators.}Vasco Dias: What is that?
Terri Morasco: I donāt-- what the?!
{Terri Morasco points to the stage where Nighthawk comes flying out from behind the curtains crashing against the steel of the stage, covered almost from head to toe in bloodā¦ he manages to get to his hands and knees, trembling, when Ulf Hednir suddenly marches out from behind the curtain with Mjolnir in one of his hands. He snarls at Nighthawk before charging forward and kicking him in his abdomen that sends further down the ramp.}Terri Morasco: Whereās security? Someone has to stop this!
Vasco Dias: Well, Ulf has warned him.
{Nighthawk continues to struggle to get up, and lifts his arm to wipe some of the blood from his head as he crawls toward the ring and clings to the apron-- wobbly, but Nighthawk manages to pull himself to his feet only for Ulf to collide with a strike from Mjolnir to the back of his leg. The shot sends Nighthawk down to one knee, and Ulf lifts his leg to place his boot against Nighthawkās face before pushing him over with it. Ulf towers over Nighthawk and raises Mjolnir into the air while screaming at Nighthawk.}Ulf Hednir: Jeg fortalte deg! Jeg fortalte deg Ć„ vƦre ute av veien!
{Nighthawk has his arms sprawled out unable to muster the strength to defend himself anymore. Ulf sets Mjolnir down before retrieving Nighthawk by the arm and forcing him to his feet and finally forces him into the ringā¦ People emerge from behind the barricades all wearing the Heathen Army attire inside the crowd; Ulf just nods his head to them and they all climb over the barricade. Six of them are searching under the ring}Terri Morasco: Where did they come from?
Vasco Dias: I think theyāve been here all along.
{Ulf slides under the rope and quickly gets back to his feet as Nighthawk is looking back and forth at the Heathen Army that now surrounds the ringā¦ Ulf towers back over Nighthawk who shakes his head to Ulf, but without a look of fear or intimidation, but regret and pity. Ulf reaches his hand to Nighthawk and covers it in his blood before smearing Nighthawkās blood across his face. Ulf lifts Nighthawk up to his feet again and gets him in position for his signature move the Blood Eagle! Ulf cannot help but linger a moment longer to showboat. Nighthawk is helpless as Ulf crashes him down with the Blood Eagle, and seemingly unconscious.}Terri Morasco: Thatās enough!
Vasco Dias: I think he may be dead.
{A couple of the members of the Heathen Army have brought poles into the ring while others are fastening the poles to ensure that they remain stable; the others have brought ropes in. Ulf positions Nighthawk in the meantime in the center of the ring before grabbing him by the head and forcing him to his knees; he grabs one of Nighthawkās arms and holds it up as the member of the Heathen Army fastens Nighthawkās arm to that pole, and then does the same to the other arm. Unable to collapse due to the ropes tied to his wrists, Nighthawk fades in and out of consciousness.}Terri Morasco: This is just sick.
Vasco Dias: If he wasnāt dead, heās about to be.
{Ulf Hednir grabs a microphone and parades around to the front of Nighthawk while gesturing to him before finally speaking.}Ulf Hednir: Let disā¦ be en eksempel. Let disā¦ be hvat de IWF vil learn to FEAR. Nighthawk-- jeg ha warned du many times to stay ute of min vei. But duā¦ did not listen. To EVERYBODY in de locker room, to EVERYBODY sitting at home: heed min warning. Do not. Get. In. My. Way.
{Ulf Hednir drops the microphone before getting out of the ring followed by the rest of the Heathen Army. They all march up the ramp as the medical staff is trying to rush down to the ring; Ulf Hednir and the Heathen Army stand in front of them to intimidate them a moment longerā¦ the lead medical examiner speaks to Ulf.}Medical Staff: He needs help, Ulf. He needs help.
Ulf Hednir: Kansje nƄ vil han lƦre.
{Ulf steps to the side and the Heathen Army splits down the middle to allow the medical staff between them rush down to the ring; they continue up the ramp, Ulf Hednir being the first to exit behind the curtain followed by each member of the Heathen Army individually.}----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Crystal Hilton vs Maxine Valentine
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THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!
{Iām 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 isnāt 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.
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 the match to begin.}Vasco Dias: Here comes a resurgent Crystal Hilton.
Terri Morasco: Last week she picked up a big win, really making a statement that she truly was back in business. Crystal feels she has been left behind and sheās made a big step towards proving perhaps she hasnāt been left in the dust completely.
Vasco Dias: But can she capitalise for a second week running?
āAmazing Grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me .I once was lost but now am found ,Was blind but now I seeā
{The Last line of the first verse starts to tone down through minor key and into a dirge as āThe Wolfā By Fever Ray starts to pay , 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}Vasco Dias: Here is my favourite for the match.
Terri Morasco: Maxine Valentine is a vicious machine, who is ruthless inside that ring and Crystal is going to need to be at her best to ensure she picks up the win this evening.
{Both ladies lunge towards one another, opening this match up with some high paced momentum as they begin to exchange blows in the centre of the ring, but it is Maxine who comes out of top after planting a vicious looking elbow straight into the jaw of Crystal who staggers away clutching onto her face. Max follows her carrion eagerly as she grabs Crystal to plant her with an equally vicious headbutt that sends Hilton to the mat, though she jumps back up again only this time she eats a big boot for her troubles that leaves her laying. Max stalks her prey carefully as she picks herself up only to find herself hoisted up onto Maxās shoulders where she lands a well timed Samoan drop before going for a cover. 1... 2.. NO! Crystal throws up a defiant arm to show that there is no way she is out of this match so early even despite her initial setback and some vicious blows to the head which seem to have left her partly dazed.}Vasco Dias: Those were some killer blows, I am surprised Hilton is even still in this one.
Terri Morasco: She may not know where she is, but put instinct drove that shoulder up, she would be heavily disappointed to end up out of this contest so early.
{Max is a little frustrated but she manages to keep herself in check as she picks Crystal up and plants her with a quick suplex, followed by a few boots to her torso for good measure. Valentine goads the crowd a little before grabbing Hilton and tossing her across the ring like a rag doll with a huge fall away slam! Hilton almost flew out of the ring but Max grabs her and drags her back in, going for another cover only once again Crystal manages to fire a shoulder up with a few seconds to spare. Valentine is starting to lose her patience with the stubborn resistance offered up by Crystal and she yanks her up off the mat and grabs her around the throat, it looks like she is going to lift her up for a Donāt Look Down but she she prepares to force her back downwards, Hilton manages to escape the hold! Landing on her feet she swings a kick out connecting with Maxine out of pure instinct.}Vasco Dias: Maxine was going for a killer blow, but it just didnāt pay off.
Terri Morasco: Is this the moment for Hilton to get back into this match?
Vasco Dias: She needs to take advantage as it was all one way traffic.
{Hilton charges and grabs Maxine to hit a tilt-a-whirl DDT which leaves the previously dominant Valentine stunned by the sudden reversal of fortunes. Crystal picks her up and grabs her by the hair and somehow manages to find the strength to pull off a hair toss, Maxine jumped up and comes straight back but she eats a big forearm which sends her staggering. Wasting little time Crystal goes for a leg sweep which connects and sends Valentine to the mat, though she manages to sit up only to be hit by a snapmare followed by a running drop kick to the face! Hilton is starting to build up momentum here and she tries to capitalise by going for a pin but Valentine also manages to throw a shoulder up in defiance to stay in this match.}Terri Morasco: Crystal has managed to explode, her high energy has taken Maxine by surprise and caught her off guard after she felt she had her where she wanted.
Vasco Dias: Valentine managed to kick out though, shes weathering the storm.
Terri Morasco: Maybe, but can she survive long enough to get back in this?
{Crystal picks Maxine up off the mat and she begins to wrap and arm around her but Maxine pushes Crystal away as she attempts to lock her arm around her head to plant her with a suplex but the struggling Valentine is making it next to impossible. Max begins to strike at Hiltonās abdomen which makes her relinquish the hold slightly. Crystal grabs Maxine as she attempts to strike back and manages to hit an absolutely brutal Thatās A Wrap! Max is out cold, but Hilton doesnāt appear to be going for the pinā¦ instead she begins to climb up the turnbuckles! The noise in the arena lifts as she starts to go step by step to the top, steadying herself as she goes. Instead of pinning her opponent it seems Crystal is determined to lay down a marker to anybody who has doubted her in recent years.}Vasco Dias: What is she doing!? She has her right where she wanted her.
Terri Morasco: Crystal doesnāt seem to be satisfied with just winning this week, she wants to send a message to everybody in that locker room.
Vasco Dias: But will it pay off?
{Crystal is willing to risk it all as she souts to the crowd that she will show them who she is, leaping into the air as she spins around looking to land an inch perfect Lights, Camera, Actionā¦ but nobody is home! Maxine rolls out of the way just in the nick of time as Crystal hits the mat hard, arching her body in agony as she feels the full impact of her risk not paying off. Valentine is in no mood for mercy though as she uses this opening to grab Crystal, tearing her off the mat, before planting her down with an Arms of the Abyss. Hilton is out here as Maxine makes a pin, 1ā¦.2ā¦.3. Thatās all she wrote, Hilton went for glory but in doing so she opened herself up for Valentine to pick up a big victory here tonight.}Terri Morasco: Crystal was so close to victory there, but Maxine demonstrated why she is such a dangerous competitor. You simply cannot count her out.
Vasco Dias: The question is, who will go on to face Rayne next week at Danger Zone, so many women are staking their claims.
Terri Morasco: She went through a war to earn that belt, and that puts a target on your back.
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SEGMENT
āEarn Your Keepā
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{All the lights in the arena die out and the fans in attendance start booing}Dramatic Pause.
"REGRETS I'VE HAD MINE!"
{The lights in the arena explode to life as they flash green and black to the beat as Steve Awesome comes running out with intensity to the hyped up chorus of "Full of Regrets" by Danko Jones.}Lonely nights/ and a whole lot of wasted time!
If you see her wont you tell her for me/
It's better this way to avoid all the misery
{The chorus plays again as Steve walks down to the ring. The guitar starts soloing and Steve hops into the ring and he provocatively slips off his jacket and then spins and drops into a kneel and he flexes his arms. He gets a slow motion effect as pyro sprays behind him.}Terri Morasco: looks like we are being joined by Steve Awesome.
Vasco Dias: The man with the master plan, Terri.
Terri Morasco: I feel the term, conniving, is more suitable. He tricked us all, made Malo look like a jerk. I donāt like it.
{Steve soaks in the boos before raising the mic to his lips.}Steve Awesome: You know, sometimes itās hard being The Face of the Franchise. I mean..ā
{He runs a palm through his luscious hair and smiles the million dollar smile.}Steve Awesome: ...I make it look easy. I know. And itās true that not a lot of things can get a man like me down. I got a beautiful wife, a beautiful face, and quite frankly Iām one of the best thatās ever done it. Hell, Iām the real, best in the world. I donāt sit behind a desk and rest on a nickname. I go out and prove it! Unlike our current ābossā Cable Arcane.ā
{The crowd cheer the mention of Cable.}Steve Awesome: Oh sure, cheer Cable. A man who abuses his power, and has let his PERSONAL BIAS of yours truly, affect his BUSINESS decisions when it comes The only one that matters; Me.ā
{Steve shakes his head in disgust as the crowd boo his accusations.}Steve Awesome: Let me bring forth, exhibit A. I should have had a match with the imperial champion already. Iāve more than earned my shot based on who I am. My name is constantly in the top rankings for the championship. Andrew has beat everyone else and instead of giving me the shot, the one guy who can beat him, I keep getting forced to face El Grande Malo.ā
{The crowd cheer the luchadores name.}Steve Awesome: Oh yeah? You like him donāt you?Well he is just another name that Iāve mauled like the Lion that I am. And just when I thought I was done with that joke. Just when I thought I was free from the annoyance that is Malo, Cable goes and FORCES me to team up once again with that masked Lucha-dumbass. What did I ever do to deserve such a fate? You know what I think?ā
{Steve finds the hard camera and stares right into it.}Steve Awesome: I think your jealous, Cable. I think you donāt like me because you KNOW that Iām better than you. You donāt like me because Iām a top guy, A-List, multi-national media superstar and your justā¦ā
{Steve yawns over dramatically.}Steve Awesome: Cable Arcane.
{He smirks into the camera.}Steve Awesome: Thatās why I super kicked your face off at Open Fight Night, and thatās why if you come down to this ring, Iāll do it again, right where you stand. Because Iām the Face of the Franchise, matter fact, IāM the BEST in the W-ā
{Steve sneers up at the stage when āHail to the Chiefā hits the pa to a huge pop from the crowd. Cable Arcane steps through the curtain wearing a black Armani suit with a pair of aviators on and basks in the cheers.}Terri Morasco: Cable Arcane has had enough!
Vasco Dias: Enough of the truth!?
Terri Morasco: Enough of this horse crap Awesome is spewing.
{Cable Arcane struts his way to the ring, making sure to slap a few hands on the way before climbing up the steps and into the ring. Cable and Steve get as close to face to face as you can get as Cable raises a mic.}Cable Arcane: Why donāt you cry me a goddamn river!?
{The crowd pops for Cable as Awesome stares him down.}Cable Arcane: Honestly!? Youāre one of the most accomplished professional wrestlers in the history of the business! From World Championships to Halls of Fame. Steve Awesome is a legend everywhere he has ever beenā¦.
{Cable pauses for a moment before removing his Aviators.}Cable Arcane: Besides in IWF.
{The crowd ooohs at the burn.}Cable Arcane: IWF is the one company where Steve Awesome hasnāt been the Face of the Franchise. IWF is the one company where youāve been just another cog in the machine and that REALLY pisses you off, doesnāt it Steve? You see guys like Andrew Jacobsen main eventing pay per views and think HEY! I beat that guy once. You want what he has, what a lot of people in this company has but you donāt want to put in the work. Fact of the matter is you work harder to avoid working. If you just applied yourself-
Steve Awesome: Enough lectures! Youāre holding me back and Iām sick of it!
Vasco Dias: HERE HERE!
Terri Morasco: Seriously?
Cable Arcane: The only one holding you back is you!
{Cable pokes Steve in the chest.}Cable Arcane: But you know what? Iām a fair guy. As long as you earn your keep Iāll give you shot. So Steve, earn you keep. Danger Zone, you and me and you find out exactly why Iām a TWO TIME Imperial Champion and the Best in the World and you just want to be.
{Cable drops the mic and stares Awesome down who looks pissed but then smiles.}Steve Awesome: Itād be my pleasure to get paid for kicking the bosses ass. Youāre on.
{Steve drops his mic too and the two get nose to nose.}Terri Morasco: What a huge announcement! Steve Awesome versus Cable Arcane at Danger Zone!
Vasco Dias: And we will find out who the best in the world is once and for all! Spoilers, itās Steve Awesome!
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NO DQ TAG TEAM MATCH
Dean Harper & Angel Blake vs Bob Pooler & Andrew Jacobsen
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{The opening riff of "Unbreakable" plays, sending the crowd into a frenzy, and as the drums kick in Andrew Jacobsen comes striding out onto the ramp, Danielle Chase a step behind him. He takes a few steps forward, looking to either side with a wide grin on his face. Andrew looks dead ahead at the ring, cracking his neck, and throws his arms out and head back as a burst of red and green pyro goes off to either side of him. Andrew and Danielle walk down the ramp, Andrew high-fiving fans as he goes, and he pulls himself up onto the apron, looking around at the fans with an infectious grin on his face. He climbs through the second rope and walks to a corner, checking his gloves and talking with Danielle as he waits for the match to start.}{The lights in the arena suddenly turn out, plunging the fans into darkness. Little by little, small beacons of light begins to pop up as the fans raise their lit cellphone aloft as the #WWIDN appears on the Jumbotron in bright red and the opening drumbeat of āRed Fractionā begins to play. Amidst a shower of phone flashes, Pooler steps out from behind the curtain as the song begins to pick up. Shielding his eyes with his left hand, he points to the nosebleed sections with his right before making his way to the edge of the ramp. Pooler heads down the ramp, breaking into a run and sliding into the ring beneath the bottom rope. He pops back to his feet and heads to the nearest corner and climbs to the second turnbuckle and throws his arms into the air to the roar of the crowd. He drops back down to the ring and grabs hold of the ropes, tugging down on them and taking a moment to stretch before the match can begin.}Terri Morasco: Weāve got a huge tag team main event for you tonight. For the first time ever the Man of Steel Champion will team up with the man called God against the Imperial Champion and the Universal Underdog!
Vasco Dias: Dean Harper and God on the same team? Thatās a hell on earth scenario. Hopefully Pooler and Jacobsen decide to take the night off.
Terri Morasco: Certainly this match will have implications about Danger Zone and the singles matches we know are happening there.
Vasco Dias: The implication is the Pack will continue to reign and possibly with God on their side as the Imperial Champion.
{The somber tones of "Sail" by DevilDriver hit the PA as the arena is plunged back into darkness. An "X" burning in black and white tones is displayed on the screen as a lone spot light appears on the stage just as the song starts to kick into gear, Angel stands there with his back to the crowd, his arms out in the mock Christ pose. Angel turns to face the crowd and they erupt into a chorus of boos as he sneers and heads to the ring in step with the song. Angel walks up the steps and quickly climbs up the ropes on the outside, he throws out his arms and tosses his coat to the side as he stands on the top rope, arms out stretched and the arena is blinded in light. Angel jumps down and waits for the match to start as the music comes to a stop.}{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, showing Dean crouched on the stage, looking down at the ground with his hood concealing his face. Smoke rises around him eerily as he slowly rolls his wrists. Suddenly, in time with the opening guitar riff, the lights snap blood red as Dean stands, walking through the now red-lit smoke towards the ring. He jumps up onto the apron before springing on the bottom rope into the ring. Once in the center of the ring, he spreads his arms wide as he soaks in the red flashing lights before lifting his head sharply, kicking back the hood to show his face, nodding in rhythm to the music as he slowly breaks into a wicked grin. After a few moments he turns and settles into his corner, tossing his hood and jacket to ringside.}Terri Morasco: I knew one day we would see Dean Harper and Angel Blake in a ring together but I never imagined it would be on the same team.
Vasco Dias: And that thought is why Andrew and Bob need to worry. Sure, Jacobsen is an amazing wrestler and Bob Pooler isā¦ Bob Pooler. But this is Dean Harper, the leader of the Pack and GOD!
Terri Morasco: Andrew Jacobsen has overcome every obstacle in his path since defeating Cable Arcane, Bob Pooler is one of the most prolific members of this roster, if anyone stands a chance itās them.
Vasco Dias: Thatās a lovely optimistic view but itās wrong.
{It looks like Angel and Andrew are going to start things off as the referee calls for the bell. Andrew looks ready to go and tells Angel to bring it but the painted nightmare smiles and turns to Dean who he tags in. Dean smirks and steps into the ring, cracking his neck.}Vasco Dias: God playing some mind games early here in the match.
Terri Morasco: Itās what Blake is known for but Andrew is no fool.
{Andrew shrugs and starts to move around Harper. The two men size each other up. Andrew swoops in looking for a leg take down but Dean hops out of the way. The two men start to circle each other again. Andrew reaches for Dean but Harper pulls away. Harper smirks a bit as he moves. Harper suddenly charges at Andrew and looks for a elbow shot, Andrew goes to block but Harper stops the elbow and quickly adjusts and hits a toe kick to Andrewās mid section!}Vasco Dias: Harper with the speed advantage!
{Dean quickly runs past Andrew and spring boards off the second rope, Harper comes off the ropes with a cross body but Andrew catches Dean and drops him right into a backbreaker, Jacobsen holds on and slings Dean up onto his shoulders for a samoan drop!}Terri Morasco: Andrew scouted the speedy offense of Dean Harper and brought him to a screeching halt!
Vasco Dias: For now, Terri, for now.
{Andrew looks at Angel for a moment before turning to his own corner and tagging in Bob Pooler. Pooler leaps over the top rope as Dean starts to stand up. Harper turns into a combo of body shots followed by a spinning back fist. Bob goes for the step up enzugiri but Dean manages to duck it. Before Bob knows what happened Dean comes off the ropes with a Sling Blade! Dean leaps right back up to his feet and Bob is right behind him but Dean grabs him for a snap belly to belly suplex right into his own corner! Harper smirks before backing up across the ring.}Terri Morasco: Weāve got some tit for tat here!
Vasco Dias: That wonāt last long.
{Dean looks to make the tag but Andrew reaches for Bob and Dean steps forward away from Angel.}Terri Morasco: The mind games continue.
{Bob pulls himself up and tells Andrew heās got this. Harper moves forward but Bob explodes out of the corner with a High Velocity Hug! Harper is down and Bob goes for the cover. Dean kicks right out. Bob is right up, Harper is behind him, Pooler grabs Dean for the Acid Reflux combo and drops Harper in the center of the ring. Bob goes for the cover again but this time Angel breaks it up. Andrew steps into the ring and Angel backs off.}Terri Morasco: Bob has the upper hand here.
Vasco Dias: Pooler has gained an advantage but Dean and God are far from done.
{Pooler looks at Angel and dares him to get back in the ring. Behind him, Dean reaches up and rolls Pooler up for a one count. Both men get to their feet but Dean hits a bicycle kick! Harper runs past Bob and springboards off the ropes and connects with UP IS DOWN! Harper covers Bob but only gets a one count. Dean is up and looks to Angel who is ready to get in the ring.}Vasco Dias: Enter GOD!
{Dean makes the tag and Angel slowly steps into the ring, he lines up his shot as he waits for Pooler to stand. Bob gets to his feet and Blake fires off the Genocide Kick but Bob gets under it and grabs Angel with a uranage! Bob then pops up and looks to Andrew who the crowd is hot to see enter the ring. Bob runs over and tags in Andrew Jacobsen to a huge pop!}Terri Morasco: The crowd has been dying to see these two square off one on one!
Vasco Dias: God is arguably one of the best Imperial Champions we have ever had and so is Andrew Jacobsen! This is a dream match up!
{Andrew comes right in and grabs Angel with an armdrag! They both get up and Angel walks into a another arm drag! The two are up again and Angel takes a swing but Andrew grabs him for a half nelson backbreaker! Andrew is right up and heās ready for more as Blake is slow to stand.}Terri Morasco: Andrew Jacobsen has Godās number!
{Andrew moves in as Blake stands but Angel fires off a leaping knee to the face of Jacobsen then connects with a flurry of combos with a jab/cross/hook/upper cut! Andrew staggers and Blake hits the spinning backfist! Blake whips Andrew hard across the ring into the waiting elbow shot from Dean Harper! Blake follows him in with the running knee then rips Andrew out of the corner for the Heavenās Fury bulldog! Blake goes for the cover and only gets a two!}Vasco Dias: God has quickly taken control of the match!
Terri Morasco: Andrew Jacobsen is resourceful, heāll find a way back from this!
{Blake smiles as he pulls Andrew back up to his feet. Angel whips Andrew into the corner of Dean Harper again. Blake runs in and grabs Andrew for the Revelations out of the corner simultaneously tagging Dean at the same time! Harper quickly climbs to the top rope and flies off with SCREAMING FROM THE SKY!!!!}Vasco Dias: SCREAMING FROM THE SKY!!!!
{Harper hooks both of Andrewās legs for the cover. ONE! TWO! Bob breaks it up at the last possible second!}Terri Morasco: Pooler makes the save!
Vasco Dias: Bob is only delaying the inevitable!
{The referee forces Bob back as Angel re enters the ring, Angel and Dean pull Andrew up to his feet but Andrew ducks between the two of them and grabs both men for a double German suplex! Andrew moves as quick as he can to his corner of the ring and tags in Bob Pooler. Pooler charges in and hits Angel with IMPERIOUS REX!}Terri Morasco: Andrew fought back and made the tag!
Vasco Dias: I donāt believe it!
{Bob turns his attention to Dean Harper who is getting back to his feet. Harper turns right into DOCTOR TEETH! Dean stumbles right into LIGHTS OUT from Andrew! Harper is down and Bob makes the cover. ONE! TWO! Angel manages to break it up!}Terri Morasco: A close call for Bob, he nearly had this match won!
Vasco Dias: Not near enough!
{The referee forces Andrew out of the ring as Pooler pulls Harper up to his feet but Dean hits a knee lift and a hangmanās neckbreaker! Dean is slow to stand up and staggers into his corner where he tags Angel! Dean runs across the ring and hits Andrew with a running boot that knocks him off the apron! Harper then hits the ropes and sunset flips over Pooler and picks him up for Descent into Hell right into a Genocide Kick to the back of Poolerās head from Angel before Dean slams him on the mat. Dean rolls out of the ring and rushes Andrew who is about to stand as Angel makes the cover. ONE! TWO! THREE!!!}Vasco Dias: God and Harper win!
Terri Morasco: They worked very well together and in the end the more cohesive team won.
Vasco Dias: The better team won.
{Dean rolls back into the ring as Andrew stands on the outside watching. Dean and Angel come face to face and there is an awkward moment of them looking at each other before Dean grabs Angelās arm and raises it.}Vasco Dias: IWF should live in fear of the day these two come together again.
Terri Morasco: Theyāre a force to be reckoned with but things will be very different at Danger Zone.
Vasco Dias: The only difference will be God and Dean standing victorious one their own.
{Andrew and Bob regroup on the apron as their two opponents stare them down.}
Well howdy there pardner.