Monday Night Sacrifice
Valentine's show
February February 18th 2019Spark Arena Auckland, New Zeland
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SINGLES MATCH
w/ Caleb Lockwood on commentary
Pax Stormcrow vs Oni
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{A roaring scream pierces the air, and as the crunching guitars of "Rise, Rebel, Resist" play Caleb Lockwood stalks out onto the stage, eyes fixed on the ring as he licks his lips idly. He stalks down to the ring, hands clenching and unclenching as his eyes shift back and forth to scan the crowd. Instead of entering the ring, though, he makes his way around the ring to the announce table, where he sits and places a headset on his head.}
Terri Morasco: Joining us for this match, we have former Extreme Champion Caleb Lockwood. Caleb, it's, uh...
Caleb Lockwood: Terrible to have me here? I figured as much.
Vasco Dias: Oh, good, he said it first.
{Pledge of Demon begins to play as the lights in the arena dim. A black and white mask appears on the Imperatron as Oni slowly steps out onto the ramp, adjusting the cuffs of his suit and cracking his neck.}
Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Osaka, Japan, weighing in at 240 pounds, Oni!
Terri Morasco: Oni making his one-on-one debut here tonight against Pax Stormcrow, and this...man? Thing? Whatever he is, he's been harassing a number of IWF Superstars over the last few weeks.
Vasco Dias: Methodical, diabolical, technically proficient. JUST LIKE NIGHTHAWK!
Terri Morasco: IāwhāI hate you, Vasco. I really do.
Caleb Lockwood: Vasco, that's not Nighthawk. How dense are you?
Vasco Dias: Why are you acting like I'm condemning him? I think it's brilliant!
{He slowly turns his head as he gazes around the arena before setting his eyes on the ring, slowly walking down the ramp and stepping easily through the ropes. He flexes his shoulders as he turns in a slow circle before settling into his corner, tilting his head Michael Meyers style as he stares down the referee.}
Alison Valance: And his opponent...
{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 walks out onto the stage, looking around as the crowd bursts into cheers. He gives a smirk as the chanting on Suplex by A Tribe Called Red kicks in.}
Alison Valance: From Aitkin, Minnesota, weighing in at 255 pounds, Pax Stormcrow!
Terri Morasco: Caleb, you suffered a tainted defeat to Pax last week on Sacrifice. Are you eager for a rematch?
Caleb Lockwood: I am, and I know Pax is too. He knows there are unanswered questions, and he doesn't sit well with something like that. Neither do I.
Vasco Dias: He should just take the win. Ref's call is final, and that's all that matters.
Caleb Lockwood: I will end you, Vasco.
{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: Exciting match-up to start us off this week on Sacrifice, and here we go!
{The bell rings, and Pax immediately tenses to lock up. However, Oni merely stands in the middle of the ring, staring at Pax. Stormcrow walks to the center of the ring, confused, and his confusion only grows when Oni offers a handshake. Pax reaches out, tentative, and takes the black-clad figure's hand. Oni pumps the handshake twice, nodding and turning to look at Caleb for a moment before turning again and walking to the ropes, hopping between them and beginning to walk up the ramp. The referee looks to Pax, then to Oni, and shrugs, beginning to count. ONE!}
Terri Morasco: What are we witnessing? What is this?
Caleb Lockwood: This is bullshit is what it is.
Vasco Dias: It's Nighthawk refusing to fight Pax! He earned his respect during their Best of Five series, and now he refuses to fight Pax when he knows he'll have a rematch with Caleb on the line!
Caleb Lockwood: That is the LAST thing Nighthawk would do! Sweet Jesus, do you even WATCH this show?
Terri Morasco: Sometimes I wonder myself...
{TWO! THREE! Pax watches Oni go, completely baffled, as if he's not sure how to process this turn of events. Caleb pulls off his headset, stalking after Oni, and turns to shout at Pax "WE'RE NOT FINISHED!" Pax just shrugs, not even looking at Caleb, so baffled is he by Oni's actions. The referee keeps counting, and Oni keeps walking, inevitably reaching ten. He turns and calls for the bell, which seems to snap Pax out of his reverie as Caleb stalks through the curtain after Oni.}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner by count-out, Pax Stormcrow!
Terri Morasco: Well, I think we can safely say nobody expected THAT.
Vasco Dias: BOO! DAMN YOU NIGHTHAWK! DAMN YOU AND YOUR SPORTSMANSHIP!
Terri Morasco: Ignoring my colleague, we still have plenty of action for you here tonight on Sacrifice, and the moment we have word on what just went down, we will let you know.
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SEGMENT
Rowan's reaction to Eternity's return
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{There is static before a camera comes on to Rowan sitting in her throne with the Womenās World Title draped across the back. Brooklyn is sitting on the arm of the throne, smiling at the camera.}
Rowan: I warned her. I warned you all what you would see when Jessica Reed and I shared the Dragon's Den. I warned you all that you would be made to witness the destruction of your hero... and I was right.
{Brooklyn nods as Rowanās eyes glow.}
Rowan: But another decided they wished to step on the toes of my match. Eternity. Returned after a long absence... and for what? To beat a women I already had broken?
{Brooklyn leans back, taking Rowanās hand in her own.}
Brooklyn: It was to make a statement. A statement to strike fear into the lessers. But My Lady is not afraid.
Rowan: Eternity came... and she has since been silent. I expected her to demand to face me. I expected much from her return. Instead I am left wanting. Again.
{Rowan squeezes Brooklynās hand.}
Rowan: Instead I choose another to face me. She is not my family... though she is attached to one who is.
Brooklyn: Vivienne Rodgers.
Rowan: You spoke bold words. Let us see if they are as brave when in the ring with me.
{There is static before the show returns.}
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SINGLES MATCH
JC Keeton vs Nick Hunter
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{As soon as the bell rings Nick goes after JC hard. JC gets some good offense in but he can't seem to get enough to put Nick away. Nick is focused and driven not letting up for even a moment. Nick hits JC with the Who Dat Driver and a pin for the three count.}
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SEGMENT
Where in the world is Jessica Reed?
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{Rachel Grimes is standing in the hallway with a mic in her hand as she seems to be waiting for something, Jess Fowler walks down the hall.}
Rachel Grimes: Fowler! Fowler! Do you have a moment to make a comment?
{Fowler stops walking and turns back to Rachel Grimes.}
Jess Fowler: About what specifically? We have a lot of things going on tonightā¦
Rachel Grimes: Do you have any idea where Jess Reed is? We have not seen or heard from her since Eternity attacked her after her Womenās World Title match against Rowan. Do you have any idea why that is?
Jess Fowler: I am not Roberto Verona. I do not keep tabs on all our superstars. They either show up for work or they do not. We have more than enough talent to handle her absence.
Rachel Grimes: but arenāt you concerned with the kidnapping people like Rowan and Eternity herself have been famous for?
Jess Fowler: I assume if she was kidnapped we would have had a mocking video delivered about it by now. If you excuse me I have some actually work to do.
{Jess Fowler walks out of frame and Rachel grimes looks back to the camera.}
Rachel Grimes: Well, where is Jess Reed? Has she given up trying to protect the IWF the same way Being Infamous has implied Roberto Verona has? Who can say? Back to you Terri and Vasco.
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SINGLES MATCH
Uriel Black vs Devlin Raine
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for One Fall! Championship.. Introducing firstā¦
{The crashing opening chords of "Burn in Hell" by Dimmu Borgir sound through the PA, and Uriel Black walks through the curtain, head bowed as he stridently ignores the boos of the crowd. He steps to the head of the ramp, kneeling down, and clasps his hands in prayer, head bowed as the lyrics begin.}
Welcome to the abandoned land
Come on in child, take my hand
Here there's no work or play
Only one bill to pay
There's just five words to say as you go down
Down
Down...
YOU'RE GONNA BURN IN HELL!
{As the words ring out, Uriel springs to his feet, arms wide as he walks down the ramp, bellowing defiantly. He leaps onto the apron, turning to face the entrance ramp with his arms hooked over the top rope. After a moment of scanning the crowd, he steps between the ropes, shrugging off his jacket. Uriel tosses it to the side as he walks to a corner and kneels in prayer once more, waiting for the match to begin.}
Alison Valance: Now in the ring, standing at 6ā8ā and weighing in at 265 pounds URIEL BLACK!
Teri Morasco: Uriel Black looking full of his usual malice tonight.
Vasco Dias: Maybe heāll do us all a favour and put Raine down for good.
{The Lights Darken as the strings of 'Lady Maria' starts to play, and Devlin emerges from the crowd slowly, pausing as the music builds swaying side to side with the 'waltz' before he climbs the guard rail to stand at full height and stare at the ring before making the leap from Rail to Apron, pausing again to climb the nearest buckle and taking his jacket off before he hops in and makes a Beeline for the praying Uriel only to be cut off by the ref...}
Alison Valance: Now in the ring, standing at 6ā2ā and weighing in at 210 pounds DEVLIN RAAAINE!
Teri Morasco: Devlin has been all focus since Cross joined the Pack.
Vasco Dias: Heās not World Championship material.. all bark no bite.
{The Bell Rings as Uriel turns around only to get connected by a Running Drop kick by Devlin who rolls back up to his feet even as Uriel runs forwards to put Devlin in his back by a shoulder tackle before measuring Devlin with an elbow who rolls to one side as Uriel chases after him and Devlin catches the arm to try and force Uriel to the ground with a between the legs sweep Omoplata Uriel tries to fight Devlin off through sheer power and Devlin is quick to stand and Stamp hard on the Bent arm.}
Teri Morasco: Devlin using Speed and focusing vicious offense on Urielās arm!
Vasco Dias: Nibble away little puppy, nibble awayā¦
{Urel goes to Stand up and the Second Uriel gets a Base upon him Devlin goes right after that arm with a wrist lock, The Bigger stronger man hauled to his face and itās Clear Devlin is saying things to him, Uriel trying to reach to Devlin but The Man for Illinois instead smoothly reapplying the arm hold, before Uriel, frustrated at him attempts to reach tries to roll through to counter the pressure and Devlin follows him before ducking under the arm to connect a snapping and vicious Pele Kick to Urielās arm an even as The Scots man shakes it loose a bit Devlin rolls backwards and leans backwards into a corner , mouth running a million miles a minute}
Teri Morasco: What is he doing?!
Vasco Dias: Signing his death warrant.
{Urielās eyes flash with anger as he turns towards Devlin with a mighty roar}
Uriel: SHUUUUUUT UUUUUUUUUUUUP!
{Uriel Sharges at Devlin looking to smash him into the corner with a clothesline Devlin uses the turnbuckle as a base to bring up Both keas and feet to Kick the Joint as hard as he can before as Uriel staggers back grabbing athe Manās arm and jumping off the second Turn buckle with a HARD Arm Buster before once again standing up to drop a stamp, them a Knee , then a Leg Drop all on one of those tree trunk arms of Uriel.}
Teri Morasco: Maybe thereās method to Raineās Madness.
Vasco Dias: Heās just winding up the doomsday box.
{Uriel stands up as Devlin skip away the anger building on the Scotsmanās face even as Devlin waits for Uriel to get back up to his feet running in to leap up for a hurricanrana, Uriel puts a stop to it putting the brakes on as Devlin is swung back up into the Powerbomb position before piling Devlin into a corner with a VICIOUS Suffer for faith Combo moving around to Cover Devlin!}
ONE!!
TWO!!
{Devlin kicks out not only by raising his shoulder but by trapping the arm heās been working over all match so far Urielās anger mixing with the pain Devlin is adding to both arm, elbow and with another Omoplata, shoulder Devlin then picks himself up slowly unravelling the omoplata to connect with a kick to the arm, then to the head, then to the arm again even as Ariel is standing and Devlinās smile grows as he very quickly picks up Uriel and Plants him with Deliverance! Rolling Uriel Over he steps himself into a an arm bar and Uriel despite being DDTād to the mat as the presence mind to try and bock the move by cable gripping his own hands together}
Teri Morasco: Cāmon Devlinā¦.You can do this!
Vasco Dias: Yeahā¦Right.
{Devlin kicks at the arm a bit but This merely seems to annoy Uriel stacking Devlin up and beginning to Lift him upwards and Devlin is wise enough to unhook the Armbar and push himself over Urielās shoulders to sprint for a set of ropes oly to be caught by a rampaging Uriel in a Prideās Penance! Uriel however doesnāt cover Devlin growling in rage at him as instead of covering Devlin he starts to stomp on him, then drop knees before he just picks up Devlin and tosses him into a corner and as Devlin eats a Headbutt as he staggers on out}
Teri Morasco: Just as it seemed like Devlin had a strategyā¦ Uriel powers out and flattens him!
Vasco Dias: Now the Death of Raineā¦
{Devlin is brought up to his knees and hit with a stiff kick to the chest, once, twice and then drags him over to the ropes grabbing one of Devlinās legs to start stomping Dragging Devlin over towards the ropes, Devlin clearly out of it taking up to the second rope getting ready to drop the knee into Devlinās leg with a snarl.}
Teri Morasco: Oh Noā¦
Vasco Dias: Oh Yes
{Urielās attention is caught by the lights suddenly going out and once the lights return Uriel is looking at the Oniās mask as Devlin is on the apron now.. Oni staring him down, baseball bat in hand and Uriel is about to start mouthing off before the Baseball Bat goes into a knee and Oni the grabs a leg to Perform a snapping dragon screw on Urielā¦The refā¦ Calls for the bellā¦and security as Oni start o attack Uriel with fervour}
Teri Morasco: Oni! What is this?!
Vasco Dias: A stupid way to screw somebody out of a match that was already lost
{Uriel scrambles rolling out of the ring as The Ono goes to follow Baseball bat in hand and Then has to change direction as Security comes rushing out. Uriel limping a bit and holding his arm as he tries to change direction but bodies now pile up as all hell breaks Loose and Oni makes his escape into the crowd even as Devlin seems to realise just what heād escaped}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner by Disqualification.. URIEL ..BLACK!
{Devlin picks up his own jacket to start making his way out as well even as Uriel is now being dragged away spitting curses at Raine, Who simply seems to shrug as well fade out to commercial}
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SEGMENT
Who will step up to the Leviathan
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{A camera comes on to catch Jess Fowler walking out of a room with a Bluetooth on.}
Jess Fowler: Well, if you get ahold of Mr. BlakeāLeviathan, can you have him check in, I need to know if heās fit to compete for Danger Zone? ta.
Caleb Lockwood: Fowler.
{Jess turns to see Caleb standing there.}
Jess Fowler: Let me call you back.
{Fowler taps the Bluetooth.}
Jess Fowler: How can I assist you, Mr. Lockwood?
Caleb Lockwood: Youāre going to book me in that Extreme title match.
Jess Fowler: I actuallyā
{Caleb lets out a slightly deranged laugh.}
Caleb Lockwood: No, No, seeā¦ I didnāt ask. I told you. I want it.
Jess Fowler: Yes, I did get that impression.
Pax Stormcrow: Why should you get to just tell management what match you get, huh?
Caleb Lockwood: Kid, I will handle you later.
Pax Stormcrow: That so?
Jess Fowler: Actually, this works perfect. You two go at it at Danger Zone and whoever wins gets to go after the extreme title next.
{Pax and Caleb glare at each other.}
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH LOVE
Vivienne Rodgers & Xavier Cross vs AJ & Dani Jacobsen vs Steve Awesome & Mandi BB vs Surprised Entrant vs Matchmaking: Nate Harris & Charity Crowne
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Vasco Dias: This is going to be an exciting match on the Valentineās Day edition of Sacrifice. Some of the top couples in IWF squaring off for the right to call themselves the Premiere Couple in all of Wrestling.
Terri Morasco: Thereās literally one actual wrestling couple in this match.
Vasco Dias: I have it on good authority thereās at least two, Terri. *Smirks*
Terri Morasco: Well either way, here comes our first couple. The IWF Menās World Champion, Xavier Cross and his lovely but dangerous lady, Vivienne Rodgers!
{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.}
{The lights grow a little brighter, as the intro to 'X Gon Give it to Ya' by DMX begins to play on the loudspeakers, out from the behind the curtain slowly walks to the stage, rotating his shoulders a bit, a smirk on his face as he throws his hands up to the cheers of the crowd, pushing his hood back, glancing around the arena hand over his brow to block out some of the light. }
Alison Valance: "Standing at six feet three inches, weighing in at two hundred and thirty one pounds....he hails from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Lexington, Virginia....he is Xavier.....CROOOOOOOSSSSSS..."
{Throwing his fist in the air, a series of flames lights up the sides of the entrance ramp down to the ring as he charges forward running down the ramp, sliding into the ring through the bottom rope, glancing around a bit, he tosses his jacket off, before making his way to hard camera ropes, putting one foot on the middle rope lifting himself up throwing up a single fist in the air, as the fire slowly goes on the entrance ramp, but the four turnbuckles send a series of fire pyrotechnics into the air. Walking back, the fire slowly fades as he begins to stretch off in his corner.}
Vasco Dias: A great couple, no doubt but I have a funny feeling theyāre not going to demonstrate the power of their love tonight.
Terri Morasco: What makes you say that?
Vasco Dias: Letās just say Iād wager a hefty bet that the mystery couple has the odds in their favor.
{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.}
Vasco Dias: Andrew Jacobsen is making a major gamble having Danielle be his partner tonight.
Terri Morasco: Ok, I feel like youāre dropping hints now?
Vasco Dias: Iām just saying Andrew is playing a little roulette having someone with as little experience as Danielle in his corner.
{The pounding drums of āThe Peopleās Champā hit over the PA, and Nate Harris struts out from the back, rolling his wrists and looking around at the crowd with a grin on his face, Nick Hunter a few steps behind him talking trash. Nate saunters down the entrance ramp, winking at someone in the front row, and striding towards the apron. He walks around to the side of the ring, leaping up onto the apron and turning mid-jump to land on a knee, grabbing the second rope. Nate gets to his feet, spinning to the center of the apron and grinning as Nick walks around the outside, hyping the crowd. He hooks his arms over the top rope, backflipping over the ropes and back-rolling to his feet. Nate struts over to the corner to meet Nick, leaning back against the turnbuckles and smirking as he waits for the bell.}
{"Pop pop!"
The clapping synth intro of "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. She smirks, rolling her wrist, and struts down the ramp, dismissing fans if they reach over the barricade. Charity hooks the ring post with a hand, walking around to the side of the ring, and plants a hand on the ring apron, jumping and swinging herself under the bottom rope. She back-rolls to her feet in the middle of the ring, posing again, and casually walks to a corner. She wraps her hand around the top rope, casually yanking on it a few times as she waits and the music fades.}
Vasco Dias: Here we have the match making duo of Nate Harris and Charity Crowne, Iām gonna be honest, Vegas is giving this pairing long odds tonight.
Terri Morasco: These references better be going somewhere.
Vasco Dias: All Iām saying is these two are amateurs at a high stakes table.
{Umbrella by All Time Low starts rocking the speakers as Mandi Matthews steps out onto the stage, a bit overwhelmed in a good way by all the people and there warm reception. She jams a bit to the music and then she jogs down to the ring as the chorus plays.}
Because when the sun shines we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out 'til the end
{She slides into the ring and jams out the song with the crowd as they chant along.}
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ay
Under my umbrella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ay
{The music slowly fades as Mandi smiles at the crowd.}
{All the lights in the arena die out and the fans in attendance start chanting
his name.}
"AWE-SOME! AWE-SOME! AWE-SOME!"
{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: Did someone think putting these two together tonight was funny?
Vasco Dias: Iām not sure Terri, what I can say is Steve keeps rolling up snake eyes in the game of life.
Terri Morasco: These puns better pay of.
Vasco Dias: Iām all in on the mystery couple Terri. You could even say Iād go double or nothing on their victory tonight.
Terri Morasco: Waitā¦ Are you implying who I think youāre implying?
Vasco Dias: What Iām saying is there just may be an Ace up my sleeve.
{ The lights in the arena dim with the opening chords and then start to flash red, blue and white in rotation as the guitar riff kicks in, joined by the drums. Then the lyrics to "Brotherhood Of Man" by Motorhead begin and the circular steel platform that The Ace is stood upon with his back towards us and the Union Jack Flag draped across his shoulders, begins to turn. The platform is decorated to look like a roulette wheel. Slowly it spins a full one-eighty degrees and we now see The Ace facing us as Kathy Conway is on a single bended knee on the right side of the stage. Cards begin to fall from the rafters. Kathy offers him her hand and The Ace waits a moment before stepping off the platform and grasping the hand of his wife, who is carrying his signature steel rake in her other hand. }
Vasco Dias: JAKE THE ACE CONWAY HAS RETURNED TO IWF!!! ALONG WITH HIS GORGEOUS WIFE KATHY CONWAY!!!!!!
Terri Morasco: Oh my god!
Vasco Dias: Itās a full house tonight for the return of the Apex of Evolution and the Queen of Diamonds!!!
{ The couple proudly walk through the shower of falling cards, hand in hand. At the foot of the ramp, the cards stop falling as the couple share a passionate kiss. The Ace then confidently struts over to the steel steps as Kathy enters the ring and poses in the center with the rake. The Ace climbs the steel steps towards the ropes and steps through them. He walks over to the adjacent turnbuckle, climbing the second rope. He raises both arms in the air. The Ace then climbs down, handing the flag over to a stage hand and he walks to the middle of the ring to stand with his wife, the lights return to normal... }
Vasco Dias: This is a huge return on a very special Valentineās edition of monday night Sacrifice!!!
Terri Morasco: Iām honestly shocked!
Vasco Dias: True Loveās Greatest Champions are back to defend their crowns!!!!
{ The other four teams all stand on the apron while Ace and Kathy stand ready in the middle of the ring. }
Vasco Dias: Iām out of gambling puns Terri but this is truly exciting!
Terri Morasco: This is a real Over-Pair situation if weāve ever seen one.
Vasco Dias: You literally just googled āpoker termsā.
Terri Morasco: No I didnāt!
{ Ace and Kathy are asking anyone to step in. Cross scoffs at them before hopping of the apron and holding his arms out for Vivienne who climbs down into them and Cross starts to carry her away. }
Vasco Dias: Cross folding before the match even begins!
Terri Morasco: Cross was under the gun and chose to sit this one out.
Vasco Dias: Put your phone away!
{ As Ace and Kathy wait to see who is going to step into the ring and face them first we see Mandi and Steve getting into a huge argument ring side. Ace, bemused by the spectacle and points it out to Kathy who also turns her attention to Steve and Mandi. }
Terri Morasco: The Top Pair are taking an interest in the short stack.
Vasco Dias: You are literally just pulling terms off your phone and I find it insulting!
{ Nate looks completely disinterested but the Jacobsenās are ready to go and Andrew comes into the ring looking to tie it up with Ace. Kathy takes a step back to her corner but gets spun around by Danielle. Mandi shoves Steve on the outside who finally says āFINE!ā and climbs into the ring. Nate literally takes a seat at ringside as Charity is fuming. }
Terri Morasco: Nate is taking a check and Charity isnāt too happy about it.
Vasco Dias: What have I done?
{ Steve asks Mandi to please get into the ring, Jacobsen spins Steve around but Awesome connects with a super kick that sends Andrew right into the waiting arms of Jake Conway and an ACE PLANT!!!! }
Vasco Dias: The first Ace Plant in IWF in over two years!!!!
Terri Morasco: Ace really called Jacobsenās bluff.
Vasco Dias: You monster!
{ Steve and Ace hug it out in the middle of the ring as a āSMOKINā ACESā chant starts. Danielle and Kathy lock it up but Kat quickly turns Dani around into the KAT NAP!!! Steve turns to look at thatās when Ace grabs his old friend for an ACE PLANT!!! }
Terri Morasco: Steve with a bad beat there.
Vasco Dias: Lord help me.
{ Mandi goes to enter the ring but Charity connects with a steel chair and lays her out. The referee is just giving up at this point and leaves the ring. Nate shrugs it off and starts to leave and itās Jake and Kathy Conway standing tall in the end! }
Vasco Dias: It looks like the referee is throwing this one out!
{ Suddenly Nate turns around and charges into the ring looking to get the drop on Jake but Kathy kicks Nate, looking out for her husband and Jake hits the FAMEASSER!!!! }
Terri Morasco: A straight flush for the Conways!!!!
{ The ring is cleared out now as confetti starts to fall from the rafters on the adoring couple. }
Vasco Dias: An unbelievable sight on this Valentineās Day edition of Sacrifice.
Terri Morasco: A real gutshot for the other couples in IWF.
Vasco Dias: Please stop.
{ Jake and Kathy kiss in the center of the ring as the lights dim and the confetti shaped like hearts continues to rain down on the arena. Finally Jake and Kathy asks for microphones. }
Jake Conway: After years of rampant speculation it is finally official. We are the Premiere Couple of the Imperial Wrestling Federation!!!
Kathleen Conway: And I couldnāt think of a better night to show all of you people the true power of love and devotion.
{ The couple begin to kiss again. }
Jake Conway: And to our loving daughters at home, Soli, Dom. This was for you!
{ Jake and Kathy kiss again. }
Vasco Dias: Wowā¦
Terri Morasco: Iāve run out of poker analogies.
Vasco Dias: Thank god.
{ Jake and Kathy stop embracing for a moment. }
Jake Conway: I wouldnāt be where I am if it wasnāt for my beautiful wife and my adorable children. Family is truly the greatest gift of all. I love you.
{ Jake says as he looks at Kathy. }
Kathleen Conway: I love you too!!!
Jake Conway: Happy Valentineās Day!
{ The two share an impassioned kiss as balloons begin to fall from the rafters now and āEndless Loveā begins to play throught out the arena. }
Terri Morasco: All right. Iām gonna call. This has been the best Valentineās edition of Sacrifice ever.
Vasco Dias: Stop punning!
Terri Morasco: Itās not my fault you played your hand early.
{ We close the show on the doting couple who are still in a deep embrace. }
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Devlin Raine confronts Xavier Cross post match, The Clergy get involved
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{āLady Mariaā hits the PA as the chaos of the mixed tag mayhem has finished the ring has cleared. Devlin Raine steps out from behind the curtain, as the lights slowly dim until a spotlight hits Devlin. Tossing his hands out, the lights explode back on. As a sea of Red Cap masses flood the arena crowd, as the deafening sounds of cheers blow the roof off the arena.}
Terri Morasco: āyou know why hes hereā¦ā
Vasco Dias: āDoesnt mean I want to hear him drone on.ā
{Sliding into the ring, Devlin pulls a microphone out of his jacket. Holding his hand up, the music cuts off. Nodding his head, as the sold out crowd calls his name.}
Devlin Raine: āXavier Crossā¦.ā
{He pauses a moment, crossing the ring he leans on the ropes.}
Devlin Raine: āI could ask why, I could ask.. but instead I'm going to tell. I'm telling you Xavier Cross, at Danger Zone. I'm not only going to take that title away from you, I will beat some sense into your dense skull!ā
{The fans go crazy, as one of the Red Cap fans leaps the barricade, sliding into the ring. Devlin spins around looking at the fan, before putting his arm around him as the two celebrate.}
Vasco Dias: āthis makes me sick. Devlin has nothing to celebrate!ā
Terri Morasco: āgotta get hyped for the fight!ā
{āX gone give it to Yaā hits the PA, as Xavier charges out from behind the curtain. Devlin sizes it up as he charges forward himself leaping over the top rope, flipping landing on his feet stopping Xavier in his tracks. The two men stare at each other for a moment before exchanging fists.}
Vasco Dias: āBusiness just picked up!ā
{Cross throws a knee, grabbing Devlin throwing him head first into the barricade. Throwing his arms up in the air. Cross begins celebrating himself. Security pours out, surrounding Cross who holds up his hands. Devlin is back on his feet leaping to the ring apron and over the security tackling Cross as Raine throws punches of his own.}
Terri Morasco: āDevlin Raine will not die!ā
{Security finally pulls them apart once more. Cross has a bloodied nose and Raine has a bit of swelling on his eyes.}
Vasco Dias: āThese men are ready for war! I'm Vasco Dias for IWF. Good Night!
{The scene fades with the look of fire between Devlin and Xavier.}
Well howdy there pardner.