Monday Night Sacrifice
Open Fight Night
May 13 2019Bank of the Cascades Center Redmond, Oregon
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SINGLES MATCH
Crystal Zdunich vs Amber Cooke
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Vasco Dias: We got a big star in the crowd tonight, Terri! Zelda Knite is in the house.
Terri Morasco: Zelda Knite is a guest of Mandi Matthews. Given the Okay by Roberto Verona.
Roberto Verona: A Zelda appearance should gain some headlines.
Terri Morasco: Iâm sure. There is no love lost between Zelda and Mandi.
{The camera spots Zelda in the crowd. She waves and hams it up like an excited fan and raises her âletâs go Mandiâ sign.}
Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!! Introducing firstâŚ
{Meganerd by YTcracker begins to blast all across the speakers as it does so as Crystal makes her way from the back curtain with her manager Rayne. Crystal smiles as she flips off the crowd as she makes her way down to the ring. She quickly slides into the ring and kips up to her feet as she waves her hands in the air getting the crowd behind her. She jumps around a bit as she tosses her eye glasses to her manager Rayne. Rayne smiles as she catches them as she claps for her client.}
Alison Valance: Now in the Ring, standing at 5 foot five and weighing In at 115 pounds, CRYSTAL ZDUNICH!
Terri Morasco: Crystal declared that sheâs going to move beyond the Bes t friends A revival of sorts
Vasco Dias: FTR Terri, FTR , I âm here for the fight.
Terri Morasco: What does that even mean?
Vasco Dias: Fu....
Terri Morasco: ...Let's take a look at our other competitor!
{The guitars of "War Eternal" start up and the arena is bathed in lights for a minute before Amber comes stalking as the first main riff kicks in, walking at an almost blasting pace, ignoring the crowd as she goes, sliding under the bottom rope and taking off her ring jacket to toss it over her head before connecting with the double leg take down and hammering strikes into Crystal as she claims the mount and the bell rings firing punches and then elbows on Crystal who uses te he gaps to work herself free by rolling under the bottom rope Amber attempts to follow but the ref comes between them and Amber give the woman a warning glare and points at Crystal who is now recovering.}
Terri Morasco: Amber Cooke with a flurry of offense she is Angry!
Vasco Dias: YES! KILL AND SLAY!
{Crystal moves towards the ropes as Amber makes a B-line for her and Crystal backs up a bit throwing a kick to stop Amber in her tracks as he head nearly drops through the ropes before Aber snarls a bit charges back for the ropes to pick up momentum and Crystal geos to follow her in rolling under the bottom rope and trying to connect with a rapid Sleep on the mat which almost Trips Amber up as she tumbles for the Ropes with a head full of Steam as Crystal regains her feet an d hits an Ezuigiri on Amber before grabbing her head to slam into a turnbuckle as the woman is stunned stomping away as she curses out Amber and then turns to the crowd pointing at herself}
Terri Morasco: Crystalâs new lease of life seems to have given her the edge.
Vasco Dias: All sheâs doing is wasting time and giving her opponent time to recover.
{Amber rises to her feet shaking it off even as Crystal connects with a few strikes and then Pushed up to try for a Hurricanrana on Amber, vaulting up into the air as Amber pushes her off her shoulders and over her head Crystal lands on her feet and moves for the ropes to launch for a springboard as Amber charges forwards to Shoulder Block Crystal Mid-air, Amber stomps and Crystal a bit a before hitting a Quick STO before covering her and thereâs not even a one as she then stands to stomp Crystal into a corner, before once again the Referee tries to pull her way, Amber shoves the Ref to one side and goes to stomp again and this Time the Ref gets in Amberâs face, giving her a warning even as Amber protests.}
Terri Morasco: Amberâs anger is starting to get the better of her
Vasco Dias: Sheâll be fine
{Amber snarls at the ref and waits for Crystal to stand before running for a corner to Charge up for an IED attempt! Crystal rolls out even as Ambers foot now swings over the top rope and Crystal is quick up to her feet to hit a FLASHING LIGHTS kick Amber remains half on the top rope with her extended leg even as Crystal is quick to hit the ropes for a Spring board Neckbreaker into Pin! }
ONE!!
TWO!!
KICK OUT!!
Terri Morasco: Nice innovation!
Vasco Dias: Eh, itâs alright.
{Crystal stands herself up and drops to wrap Amber in a chin lock jawing to her even as Amber struggles and withes, Crystal Transitions herself from Chin lock to Sleeper with relative Ease and Amberâs eyes open wider as she thrashes a bit only for Crystal to drop a knee in her back and lock t in tighter even as all momentum drops to a crawl}
Terri Morasco: Crystal ignoring the crowd, trying to work into Amberâs head dictate the pace.
Vasco Dias: Itâs a stupid move, Amberâs the larger woman, if she gets to her feetâŚ
{Crystal starts to see that Amber is bringing herself to Life, the two of them starting to get back to their feet and so Crystal lets go of Amber and charges for the Ropes to pick up speed again, only after using a quick Hair pull to pull Amber back, a bit and Amber manages to get to her feet and swing a back elbow which Crystal ducks, picking up more speed as she ducks a Lariat and then on the third bounce she gets herself swung up and around looking for a Tilt a whirl DDT! Amber seems wise to this and reverses the Momentum into a BROADSIDE over her knee and drops To kneel herself before she is quick to wrap around Crystal who is still in place hitting her with a second Backbreaker as she utilises the BLASTWAVE and Crystal tries to roll away as Amber recovers}
Terri Morasco: Oof Amber is focusing all of her attention on Crystals back!
Vasco Dias: Desperation moves to slow her downâŚ
{Amber moves over to cover Crystal after taking maybe a little too long to recover after the head Spike and Crystal is up as well slowly the two of them trading blows one after the other with Amber now getting the upper hand as she performs her own Hair slam on Crystal with a roar of anger dragging her over to a turnbuckle and Slamming her head into the top, middle and bottom turn buckles, and stomping away as she roars, pulling Crystal up by her hair and then up onto the Top buckle.}
Terri Morasco: Evil Intentions for Amber Cooke!
Vasco Dias: Yaaas queen!
{Amber takes a moment to climb up the Buckle as Crystal stands with her hammering forearms into Cookeâs face and sending her down for a moment but Amberâs face lights up in fury and she kick the top rope making Crystal straddle and catching form in ANOTHER BROADSIDE Back breaker , she struggles over to make the cover.}
ONE!!
TWO!!
KICK OUT!!
{Amber pounds the Mat with her arms and snarls, Picking Crystal up to Whip her towards the Buckle and following in Crystal bounces up off the middle turnbuckle towards Amber who connects mid air with a vicious AIRBURST as Crystal collapses to the Mat and Amber is quick to hit the COOKIE CUTTER}
ONE!!
TWO!!
THREE!
{Amber rolls out the ring after picking up her jacket with brush of her shoulder glaring at Rayne and pointing at her and then Rayne with a nod clearly seen to be mouthing something along the lines of âWasting your Timeâ pointing around to the crowd as she celebrates and turns her back on the two to head to the back.}
Alison Valance: Here is your Winner AMBER COOKE!
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SEGMENTRingside chat------------------------------------
{The camera comes to focus on Roberto sitting with the announce table.} Vasco Dias: So, Roberto what do we owe to this surprise of your visit with us this evening?
Roberto Verona: Well, with everything going on as late, it appears to me we need a more hands on approach to curb some of the more extreme aspects of the company.
Terri Morasco: Do you mean The Pack?
{Roberto smiles thinly.}Roberto Verona: Can you think of anyone else?
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SINGLES MATCHNighthawk vs Steve Awesome---------------------------------
{As soon as the bell rings both man go at the match as hard as they can. Nighthawk stretches Steve as much as he can but Steve seems to turn things around. Steve wins}-----------------------------------
SINGLES MATCHKate Steele vs Mandi Matthews---------------------------------
Alison Valance: âThis next contest is scheduled for one fall.â
{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 as she grabs a microphone and scans the crowd.}Alison Valance: âIntroducing first, from Detroit, Michigan and weighing in at 165 poundsâŚ. Mandi Matthews!
Terri Morasco: Mandi is looking for her guest. Looks like Zelda took off before they could meet.
Vasco Dias: Zelda didnât bail, she just went to the bathroom. Girls poop too, Terri.
Terri Morasco: Pretty sure Iâm aware, Vasco.
Mandi Matthews: Well, well, well. Looks like Zelda Knite couldnât stay for my match. Probably had another home to wreck. Thatâs honestly a big shame. I had a huge announcement, one that Zelda would have wanted to hear.
{Mandi starts pacing back and forth in the ring as she speaks.}Mandi Matthews: You see, ive been thinking about it. I know so just made my return to the ring and this is my first time as an active wrestler in the IWF. Since Roberto Verona is out here at this very moment. I need him to give his permission for one thing. I want Zelda Knite in the middle of the ring at Night of the IMMORTALS!!
{The crowd pops for the match and possibly to see Zelda compete too, even though they donât like her actions.}Terri Morasco: WOAH!!! Mandi vs Zelda Knite!?
Vasco Dias: How about it Roberto?
{Verona hesitates for a few moments before nodding his head as the crowd pops again.}Roberto Verona: Id have to be silly to not put this match somewhere on the greatest show of them all. If Zelda Knite agrees, then Iâll promote it!
{Another big pop as Mandi smiles and thanks Verona and then Monster by Paramore begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does Kate Steele along with her husband Todd Warren begins to emerge from the back curtain. Kate has a huge smile on her face as she waves the the cheering crowd.. She begins to sprint down the aisle as she slaps the hands of the fans.
Kate finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about as the crowd cheers her louder.. She closes her eyes placing a single finger over her lips offering the Shhhh sound which all the fans just roar back.. She takes her place in the corner afterwards waiting for the match to begin.} Alison Valance: âHer opponent, from Berkshire, England and weighing in at 120 poundsâŚ.. âThe Sirenâ Kate Steele!â
Terri Morasco: âThis ought to be an interesting match, Vasco. Mandi Matthews is still, for all intents and purposes, a rookie. Sheâs only had a handful of matches in IWF, but has shown serious potential as a prospect. Tonight she battles one of the most experienced wrestlers on the IWF roster, but someone with not a lot of success to her name in Kate Steele.â
Vasco Dias: âMost combat sports participants donât want to be called this, but Kate Steele has become something of a gatekeeper. This is a good test to see where Mandi is in her development.â
{As the referee rings the bell to start the match Kate Steele dips to the floor, clearly interested in making Mandi Matthews wait. But as Kate finally steps into the ring Mandi moves into a lock up from Kate Steele. The two women jockey for advantage before Kate finally finds an opening and she quickly locks in a hammerlock. She wrenches it and Mandi yells out in pain.}Terri Morasco: Kate Steele showing her experience.
{Mandi suddenly reverses the hold into an arm wringer of her own and the force of the move sends Kate flat face into the mat.}Vasco Dias: But thatâs this new aggressive side to Mandiâs in ring work that Iâve been hearing about.
Terri Morasco: She has been training a bit lately with Kathleen Conway.
{Mandi goes to follow it up with a leg drop but Kate rolls away to avoid and climbs up to all fours. Mandi lands butt first on the mat but itâs still early and she shakes it off gets up quick to catch Kate with a dropkick to the side. Kate takes the shot hard and rolls to the bottom rope to regroup. Mandi looks pretty proud of herself and she looks over to where Zelda was sitting but she still sees the empty chair.}Terri Morasco: Mandi keeps looking up at that seat where Zelda Knite was supposed to be.
Vasco Dias: Zelda left. She clearly wasnât interested in Mandiâs match. She just wanted to mess with Mandi even more by ditching her like this. Zelda is already in Mandiâs head, but she still needs to deal with Kate.
{Kate holds her side and nods her head, a bit surprised at the fire coming out of Mandi Matthews. Kate smiles and says...itâs on. Then she runs in and the two girls erupt into forearms back and forth.}Terri Morasco: These girls are going at it!
Vasco Dias: But Kate with a knee to the mid section!
{Mandi hunches over and Kate hits another hard uppercut strike but before Mandi could stagger back Kate grabs her with a go behind and nails a huge bridging German Suplex. The ref slides in for the count and Mandi just gets the shoulder up. But Kate stays on her with a couple strikes and she pulls Mandi up and drops her again with a big float over ddt. Kate hooks the leg and Mandi struggles to get the shoulder up before the three count but she does.}Terri Morasco: Man. Just when Mandi turns up the intensity, Kate matches it.
Vasco Dias: Thatâs the veteran experience in Kate.
{Kate steps in again but Mandi bashed her real quick with an elbow but before she followed up she looked back at where Zelda should have been sitting and instead of the empty chair Mandi sees a purple hoodie! She grabs the refs collar and yells at him, visibly angry and worked up, but the ref just shrugs his shoulders.}Terri Morasco: What the hell? What is that purple hoodie doing there?
Vasco Dias: You know, that purple hoodie is significant to Zelda. She was wearing that when she got with Steve! Itâs a mind game!
Terri Morasco: Mandi shouldnât take her eyes off the match! Look out! Here comes Kate!
{Kate goes for a roll up pin while Mandi was distracted. The ref slides in for the count...1âŚ.2âŚ.Mandi still gets a shoulder up. Kate keeps up the pace and pulls Mandi up but Mandi breaks out of Kateâs grip and nails a lightning fast Jayson Matthews Experience! (trouble in paradise),Kate takes the boot right to the temple and she goes down like a sack of bricks. Mandi hooks the leg and the ref goes to count. 1âŚ.2âŚ.3!!!! Mandi gets the win! Umbrella starts to play and she celebrates as Kate rolls out of the ring in a daze. The ref raises Mandiâs hand as the winner. Mandi still looks at the hoodie on the chair in anger of Zeldaâs little games.}Terri Morasco: What does Zelda prove by doing this? Any of this?
Vasco Dias: I donât know but itâs getting to Mandi andâŚ.WAIT TERRI!
Terri Morasco: OH MY GOD!
{Suddenly ZELDA KNITE storms the ring with a steel chair in hand. Just as Mandi turns around to notice it, Zelda blows her a kiss and then just blasts her with a vicious chair shot directly to the top of the skull. Mandi collapses to the mat in a scary unconscious heap as Zelda stands over her to a chorus of boos and sneers.}Zelda Knite: You are so easy to work up Manderz. Itâs hilarious. As for a match at Night of the Immortals? Thatâs where I add injury to the insults. I ACCEPT!
{Zelda tosses the mic at Mandi and walks out through the crowd as the medical staff rushes out to check on a bleeding Mandi Matthews.}Terri Morasco: Well It looks like we will get Zelda Knite verse Mandi Matthews at Night of the Immortals!
Vasco Dias: Thatâs If Mandi even makes it. She may be concussed Terri!
Terri Morasco: We will keep you folks updated as we receive them.
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SEGMENTBest laid plans------------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following singles match is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: This match may be a special one off but that doesnât make it any less important.
Vasco Dias: I could take a nap
Terri Morasco: even with Roberto here at ring side?
Vasco Dias: I bet here agrees with me.
Terri Morasco: I doubt that.
{As âUptown funkâ come son, he starts strutting and dancing down to the ring in time to the music} Alison Valance: Coming down first to the ring is Adel Travent!
Terri Morasco: Adel hasnât been seen on the stage for a while.
Vasco Dias: Which is a shame.
{As âfinal countdown startsâ Phillip walks heroricly from the back, strikes a pose, then runs into the ring to take his place in the ring}Alison Valance: Next down to the ring⌠Phillip DeForrest!
Terri Morasco: Philip has been dealing with a lot of hard matches as of late.
Vasco Dias: Sounds like a personal problem.
{Phillip and Adel look to one another as the bell rings, they launch towards each other when the lights blink out.}Terri Morasco: What?
{The lights come back on and Caleb Lockwood is in the ring. He hits Adel with a Facebreaker knee smash. Then turns and hits Phillip with a Facewash. Hits Adel with a Running somersault neckbreaker following Phillip with a Inverted atomic drop followed by a single leg.}Vasco Dias: Pack making their impact here.
{Roberto is calling for security as Caleb CURB STOMPS both men and slides out of the ring as the bell rings.}-----------------------------------
SINGLES MATCHJames Gilmore vs Pax Stormcrow---------------------------------
{As soon as the bell rings both men go full hog into the fight. James wins.}------------------------------------
SEGMENTNo rest for the wicked------------------------------------
{There is a sudden glitch in the cameras before the feed picks up to Roberto Veronaâs office showing it completely trashed, not for the first time. Computers are broken, desks are over turned. Graffiti on the walls before the camera switches back to ring side.}Roberto Verona: âŚChildish.
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCHCharity Crowne & Xavier Cross vs Warren Kane & Dawn Halliwell ---------------------------------
Vasco Dias: âLot of tensions here have been brewing, and the roof is going to come off. This has been an exciting Open Fight Night!â
Terri Morasco: âNot to mention this is Xavier Crossâs first match since the vicious assault of Devlin RaineâŚâ
Vasco Dias: âSeems heâs taking out Dean Harperâs love interests one by one.â
Terri Morasco: âWeeding the garden some would say.â
Vasco Dias: âBut an interesting matchup, Kane siblings taking on the first time pairing of Charity Crowne and Xavier Cross!â
Terri Morasco: âLot of talent and pedigrees here, but there can only be one victor.â
{The lights go out as the crowd chanting fills the arena.}
"UNDEAD! UNDEAD! UNDEAD!"
{As the song kicks in the tron explodes to life with a quick pyro as red and white strobe lights begin to flash. Warren Kane comes to the front of the stage and brings his arms up infront of his chest before extending them outwards and upwards creating a reaction from the crowd. He then heads towards the ring, clicking his neck, wrists and elbows to prepare for his match before jumping up onto the apron, climbing the turnbuckle on the outside and raising his arms once more. The music dies down and the lights return to normal as he drops into the ring.}Vasco Dias: âWarren Kane looks focused as ever.â
Terri Morasco: âThe kid has some issues, and Xavier Cross has become the perfect target for him to release it.â
{Lights dim as the opening riffs to Shoot to Thrill hit, and flashes of white light begin to pulse along with the music as it picks up pace. The stage fills with dry ice as Dawn steps out from backstage, smiling manically and rocking out to the music. She points to the crowd and tries to get them pumped up. When the chorus hits, she raises her fists in the air as she lets out a shout of excitement punctuated by a blast of simple white pyro around her. She holds that pose until the second iteration of "Shoot to Thrill" in the chorus, at which point she charges into the ring and slides in, spinning with the momentum to her feet as she urges the crowd to get to their feet and rock along with her. After a few moments she will settle into her corner.}Vasco Dias: âThe former Blood God is looking from Valhalla smiling seeing his sperm has created some incredible talent.â
Terri Morasco: âThey may share similar DNA, but Dawn and Warren have forged their own path to success in this industry.â
"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: âLooking top teir as always, Charity Crowne looks like she came here to win!â
Terri Morasco: âAs fabulous as she may look, and the confidence she carries herself with. This will be a tough hill to climb.â
Vasco Dias: âRemember, sheâs also partnering with Xavier Cross, the highest paid professional wrestler, ever. Oh yeah, and heâs the reigning World Champ.â
{A drum roll begins playing, as an older gentlemen step out, his voice booming through the microphone.}Announcer Guy with Beautiful Voice: âLadies and Gentlemen...it is my pleasure, nay...honor to introduce...your reigning...defendingâŚ.undisputed...Imperial Wrestling Federation MenâsâŚ.WORLDâŚ.CHAAAMPPPIOOONâŚ.I welcome you to soak in the sight, behold the talent, and enjoy every cent youâve spent here tonight for your true...MAIN EVENT! Ladies and Gentlemen, join me in welcomingâŚ.The Crimson Dragon of ChaosâŚ.XAAAVIEEER CROSSSS!!!â
{âX Gon Give it to Yaâ hits the loudspeakers, as out from the behind the curtain steps Xavier Cross, the title belt wrapped snug around his waist. He kicks his hood off, as he holds his hands up making the wolf pack sign, as a chorus of booâs begin to reign down on him. Smirking a bit, he pauses for a moment before nodding his head to his own theme song before strutting down to the ring, sliding under the rope he pauses for a moment, glancing at Warren, giving him a wink. Warren steps out but the referee stops him. Smirking a bit, Xavier walks over to the ropes, unhooking his belt, before throwing his hand in the air clutching the belt strap.}Vasco Dias: âQuite the entranceâŚâ
Terri Morasco: âOne of the many perks of his contractâŚâ
{Handing the belt over to the referee, Xavier backs into his corner glancing at Charity who stands there admiring him for a bit. The referee motions to both parties, as Xavier and Warren decide to kick the festivities off. Charity leans over the ropes and we clearly hear her say.}Charity Crowne: âDracarysâŚâ
{Xavier pauses for a moment, lowering his head. Suddenly pyro explodes from the unoccupied turnbuckles as he charges forward dropkicking Warren square in the chest, knocking him back into the corner. Warrenâs arm flails up, catching Dawn in the head knocking her off the apron. Xavier slowly rises up as Warren tries to charge out of the corner. But Xavier catches him with a power slam, showing off a bit of his power, Xavier does a double rotation for âThe Final Flameâ!}Vasco Dias: âDid...Did Charity unleash the Dragon?â
Terri Morasco: âLooks like we have ourselves a Game of Thrones CrossoverâŚ.Ha...Xavier CrossoverâŚâ
{Xavier leans down, eyeing Warren who is clutching his lower back. Xavier takes a few steps back as Warren sits up, and catches a Echoes of Madness right in the face. Xavier pauses for a moment before, rolling over on top of Warren as the referee goes for the pin count.}Referee: âOne...twoâŚ.three.â
{Dawn tries to get in the ring, but isnât quick enough as the referee calls for the bell.}Alison Valance: âAnd your winners...Charity Crowne and Xavier Cross!â
Vasco Dias: âXavier came out on a mission tonightâŚâ
Terri Morasco: âOr maybe it was the fact that Charity literally said Dragon Fire?â
Vasco Dias: âGod damn nerdsâŚâ
{Xavier struts over, grabbing his belt as he watches Warren roll out of the ring, licking his wounds. Charity struts in the center of the ring, holding her hands in the air. Xavier motions for a microphone, before walking over stopping in front of Charity.}Xavier Cross: âEnjoying yourself?â
{Charity goes for the microphone.}Xavier Cross: âGet the hell out of my ringâŚâ
{She looks annoyed for a moment, before rolling her eyes exiting herself.}Xavier Cross: âNow shut up, and listen. I am Xavier Cross, and I am your champion. Ethan King has decided to unfairly stack the deck against me, but the simple fact is..I look forward to Night of the Immortals. He wants the boyest boyscout to ever be a boy scout to be the referee fine. He wants Roberto Verona to run the timekeepers area? Fine. You can get Elton John to play our theme music, walk down the ring riding a bear. But thisâŚ.â
{He clutches the belt with one hand, looking into the hard camera holding it up.}Xavier Cross: âThis belongs to me, I will hold it into Night of the Immortals, and I will walk out of Night of the Immortals, still your World Champion. Stack the deck, shuffle the cards, hide âem up your sleeves. I donât give a damn.â
{He spikes the microphone down, as his music plays again and he exits the ring.}Vasco Dias: âStrong words for the championâŚâ
Terri Morasco: âXavier has spent the last month acting goofy, and damn near childish...but he just finished Warren Kane in a matter of moments, and that look in his eyesâŚâ
Vasco Dias: âWas that really Xavier, or was that the Dragon?â
Terri Morasco: âEither way, you know Ethan King is watching carefully.â
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SEGMENTA Friend's offer------------------------------------
{We open backstage to Andrew Jacobsen, taping his wrists up as he prepares for Angel later on tonight. Strutting into the scene, is Xavier Cross, with a large box, wrapped with a stereotypical gift wrap, and an oversized bow on top. Jacobsen looks up, before groaning.}Andrew Jacobsen: âCrossâŚâ
Xavier Cross: âAndy! My favorite boy scout. Looking good man, you been hitting the gym extra hard? Gonna have a ten pack before the years out eh? Eh? EhâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: â...Really? This is how weâre gonna do it?â
Xavier Cross: âLooking very vascular pal...ugh, look...Jacobsen, we both know why Iâm hereâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: â...I think youâre just wasting my time is all youâre doingâŚâ
{Jacobsen stands up, as the two stares each other down as Xavier starts laughing a bit.}Xavier Cross: âEasy boy scout, look...Iâll be straight with you Jacobsen. I think you need to reject this whole special guest referee spot. Look, youâll easily have your own match to worry about, you donât need to get wrapped up in Ethan Kingâs whole game, in fact I think it would taint your legacy if yâknow, you refereed this match. I mean...câmon, but...as a peace offering, I got you a present...So just, think about it...and open the box.â
{Jacobsen raises a brow, looking at Xavier, who holds out the box. Jacobsen hesitates for a moment, before opening the box. He begins to shake his head, as he pulls out a signed Joe Mauer jersey. Jacobsen holds it up, as Xavier claps his hands.}Xavier Cross: âPersonally signed by the man himself, game worn. Cost...look it doesnât matter how much it costs. I know this year has been a roller coaster for you, and I know youâre the Minnesota Messiah and all, and I just felt, youâd look better in this then you would in the zebra stripesâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: â...Iâm actually touched? Like, if this wasnât like a blatant bribe, Iâm genuinely touched. Look, I havenât made up my mind...I have to focus on tonight, I have to focus on Angel. I canât get wrapped up with this nonsense right nowâŚâ
Xavier Cross: âJacobsen this isnât nonsense! This is the main event of Night of the Immortals, this is my championship on the lineâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: âYou mean the championship you held hostage for a fat check or the championship that made you drop to your knees and become part of the Pack? You donât deserve that title, and youâve barely done anything to earn it...â
Xavier Cross: âYou know what fine, be that way!â
{Xavier storms out, as Jacobsen looks at the jersey, before sitting back down finishing up taping his hands. Xavier storms back in, grabbing the jersey, and walking out.}Xavier Cross: âYouâre a terrible friend!â
{Xavier shouts this as he exits the room, as Jacobsen shakes his head.}Andrew Jacobsen: â...I swear toâŚâ
{Jacobsen tries to finish up taping his wrists, before a knock on the door is heard. Glancing up.}Andrew Jacobsen: â...Xavier, I donât want the stupidâŚâ
{Ethan walks in, adjusting his sleeves, glancing at Andrew.}Andrew Jacobsen: âOh, whatâs going on King?â
Ethan King: âJust wanted to stop by, see if you needed anything before your match tonight against Angel?â
Andrew Jacobsen: â...I, er...well no, just trying to finish up taping my wrists. Do some stretches and the usual...You need something?â
Ethan King: âNo, but since I have you here...I just want to thank you, Andrew, youâve been a stellar friend, and I canât wait to share the stage with you, as you, my dear friend, raises my hand in victory, as the newâŚâ
{Ethan holds his hands towards the camera, visualizing the scene.}Ethan King: âImperial Menâs World ChampionâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: â...Look, Ethan, Iâm still not sure if I want to do this, I have my own things to worry about, and I still donât know my own plans for Night of the ImmortalsâŚâ
Ethan King: âPlans? Câmon, you can be back in the main event of Night of the Immortals. What more could you want?â
{Andrew looks up, shaking his head.}Andrew Jacobsen: âIf I wanted to be in the main event, I didnât plan on it being as a referee, but maybe Iâll get that Joker in the PackâŚâ
{Andrew stands up, eyeing Ethan for a moment.}Ethan King: âEasy...easy...look I obviously hit a nerve, of course, you deserve to be in the main event. Youâre incredibly talented, I just...this moment could mean so much more with you there. I canât trust the Pack, and I canât trust XavierâŚâ
Andrew Jacobsen: âAnd you shouldnât, but you could have asked me beforehand how I felt about this. Youâre my friend, and Iâll go to bat for you, but you have to know if I do decide to be the referee, and thatâs a big if, I will call it straight down the middle.â
{Ethan pats Jacobsen on the shoulder, giving him a wink.}Ethan King: âOf course you will.â
Andrew Jacobsen: âSee...I donât think youâre getting it.â
{Ethan winks again.}Ethan King: âOh no⌠I understand. Crystal clear.â
{Jacobsen sighs.}Ethan King: âGood luck tonight, give Angel the beating his deserves.â
{He pats Andrew on the shoulder once more, before winking a final time before making his exit.}Andrew Jacobsen: âI swear toâŚâ
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OPENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCHKimberly Jackson vs Rowan MacDonnough ---------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following match is for the OPEN WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!
{the Crowd cheers loudly.}Terri Morasco: This match has been hyped a little on social media. We have Rowan back for the first time since losing the World title and we have Kimberly who has been on a streak since winning the title.
Vasco Dias: Rowan is dedicated. I personally would not want to be in the ring with her. Brooklyn has been injured. Maxine died. You canât tell where her head is here. Sheâs unpredictable.
Roberto Verona: If she knows whatâs good for her she will keep things professional.
{ The solemn beginning of "Roots" by In This Moment hits the pa with strobe lighting. Once the song kicks into gear Kimberly Jackson steps out through the curtain, throwing some fists before double pumping to some pyro. She struts down the entrance ramp and rolls in under the bottom rope, jumping to her feet and throw a jab/cross combo at the hard camera. }Terri Morasco: Kimberly made an open challenge for her belt. She has never backed down from a challenge and goes out of her way to make sure it is always defended. She is an amazing champion for this company.
Vasco Dias: Maybe she shouldnât have accepted this one.
{Lights out. The opening chords of âTrip the Darknessâ by the Lacuna Coil roar from the speakers, and red smoke billows from either side of the entrance way as Rowan MacDonnough stalks out from behind the curtain, golden eyes glinting in the red light as they shift from side to side. The stage and ramp are lit by swirling red light, but everything else remains dark. As the chorus begins, enticing the listeners to follow, she lopes forward, unconsciously rolling her wrists as her eyes bore a hole in the air before her-but she stops at the top of the ramp as the smoke continues to swirl.}Vasco Dias: I donât like the look of this.
Terri Morasco: Oh no. Ooooh no.
{Kimberly moves to the center of the ring, looking at Rowan. As the smoke clears it is obvious that she is wearing a coat instead of her usual attire. She shrugs it off, revealing she is wearing a back brace, clearly still recovering from her injury in the abyss mass against Vivienne Rodgers.}
Terri Morasco: What is she thinking coming out injured like that?
{ Rowan pulls a mic up as her music cuts.}Rowan: You must be wondering why I accepted your open challenge in this âŚ.state.
{Kimberly glares.}Rowan: I know your training, Kimberly. I know that you could never bring yourself to fight someone on such unequal footing. But I accepted this challenge in good faith.
{Rowanâs eyes seem to smile.}Rowan: I fully intend to fight you Kimberly Jackson. But to sooth your ownâŚ. âhonorâ.
{Kimberly yells something the cameras donât catch.}Rowan: We will do so on equal footing.
{Rowan snaps her fingers and a number of hooded thralls come erupting from the audience and start attacking Kimberly. Kimberly does her best to fight the multiple people but with all of them attacking at once she doesnât seem to have long.}Roberto Verona: Goddamn it!
{Roberto tries to get up from the desk but canât make it through the thralls.}Roberto Verona: Was it too much to expect her to have one match without all this---
Vasco Dias: Yes.
{Roberto glares at Vasco.}Terri Morasco: Rowan is out of control!
{Suddenly from the back Vivienne Rodgers comes charging down the ramp, past Rowan and throws herself into the fray to extract Kimberly.}Terri Morasco: Vivienne is here!
Roberto Verona: At least someone is.
{Vivienne manages to drag Kimberly out of the middle and gets her close enough that Roberto can pull her behind the desk. Vivienne is grabbed by the hair and dragged into the thralls.}Rowan: Really Vivienne? Interfering in a match? And here I thought you were all about fighting fairâŚ
{One of the thralls picks up a chair as Vivienne gets thrown into the barricade. Just as the chair is about to come down â}Heehehehehehehehehehehhe
{The lights flicker and Eternity is standing there, blocking the chair shot with her arm and the thrall is backing away. The thrall doesnât get very far as Eternity hits the thrall with a HUGE discus lariat....eerily echoing a clothesline from hell almost...}Vasco Dias: Eternity almost decapitated Rowanâs minion with that Riastad. A fitting tribute to the dearly departed Maxine Valentine...
Terri Morasco: I donât know whatâs more surprising, the fact that Eternity just saved Vivienne or the fact that I havenât seen a clothesline delivered like that since the days of Emma Danielson...
{Kimberly charges up the ramp. Rowan tilts her head to the side and the lights go out, as they come back on Kimberly seems to barrels through a poof of red smoke.}Rowanâs Voice: Next time then, Kimberly Jackson.
{The thralls try to flee but security and Eternity seem to dispense them as Roberto Verona looks angrily around.}------------------------------------
SEGMENTCall to arms------------------------------------
{ The thralls try to flee but security and Eternity seem to dispense them try as they might, however, the security is soon overwhelmed by the thralls who outnumber them. Vivienna and Eternity engage in a tactical retreat, rolling back into the ring as Roberto Verona is seen to be seething. }Roberto Verona: Enough!
{ Verona leaps over his broken desk, a microphone clutched in his hand. He rolls under the bottom rope and gets into the ring with Vivienne and Eternity. }Roberto Verona: Enough of the games. Enough of the cheap tricks. Enough of the bullshit. Iâm done sitting by and watching you run roughshod over this roster and by the looks of it, so are these two.
{ Verona points to Viv and Eternity as the crowd pops. }Roberto Verona: I asked for this roster to stand up and show each and every single one of you exactly what they think of the Pack and finally it appears somebody had enough of a spine to do so. I drew this line in the sand and I will not watch these two women fall without standing by their side as they do so.
{ Rowan smiles. }Roberto Verona: So itâs now or never, you can keep standing idly by and watching as weâre consumed, or you can stand up and do something about it.
{ Verona tosses the microphone to one side and beckons Rowan and the circling thralls to get in the ring as Eternity and Viv stand by his side with their fists clenched. The crowd cheers as the three stand their ground, but the mood soon becomes a little more sombre as the Pack climb onto the apron as Rowan walks down and climbs up herself. }Terri Morasco: So much for the rallying call.
Vasco Dias: What are these morons doing? Get in their and help him!
{ Rowan grins from ear to ear as she looks over to her thralls who immediately begin to swarm the ring. Vivienne charges at a group of them leaping into them as Eternity begins flailing her arms around wildly, catching any one who comes close. Verona runs and connects with a knee to the face of one of the thralls before turning to try and throw some punches. The crowd cheers them on but before long all three are overwhelmed by the numbers as Rowan smiles, watching on froma front seat position. }Vasco Dias: This doesnât look goodâŚ
Terri Morasco: The numbers game is too much.
{ Suddenly the crowd pops as Kimberley comes barrelling around the desk and flying into the ring. Jackson fires lefts and rights as bets she can in a desperate attempt to fend off the thralls but before long even she cannot withstand them. The boos shower down on the gang as they beat the four down until a murmur of noise begins to wash over them before they erupt again⌠}Vasco Dias: Is thatâŚ
Terri Morasco: Being InFamous!?
{ The crowd goes wild as Steve Awesome, Rob Diamond and James Gilmore suddenly charge down the ramp making a beeline for the ring. Rowan hops off the apron and over the barrier into the crowd, vanishing as they hit the ring. The thralls turn and rush towards them but the threeâs momentum carries them through, throwing kicks and punches as they begin to clear house. Coming screaming in right behind them are Andrew Jacobsen and Emma Danielson, the Minnesotans leaping forward and adding themselves to the pandemonium. As they do so Vivienne, Eternity, Kimberley and Verona pull themselves back up to their feet and begin to fight back themselves until before long the group have managed to clear the ring of all the thralls who begin to disperse into the crowd themselves. }Terri Morasco: The cavalry have answered the call!
Vasco Dias: Thereâs going to be hell to payâŚ
{ The crowd roars as the group in the ring stand tall before our camera focuses on Rowan who stands atop a staircase, staring down at the ring, her face a completely blank picture before she slowly backs away into the darkness and out of the arena as we focus back on the ring as the four men step forward to shake Robertoâs hand as he holds his head and looks around the ring at the bizarre collection of avengers whoâve assembled around him. }-----------------------------------
SINGLES MATCHAngel Blake vs Andrew Jacobsen---------------------------------
{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: Weâve got a bit of a rematch here.
Terri Morasco: The last time Andrew and Angel met it was in singles competition for the IWF World Championship.
Vasco Dias: And if you remember that match ended with Spike Kane assisting Angel in a victory.
Terri Morasco: Oh I remember and Iâm sure Andrew does too.
Vasco Dias: I know Nighthawk picked Andrew as Angelâs opponent but you better believe Andrew has been looking forward to this.
{ The arena goes black as flames erupt in a circle at the center of the stage. Korn's "Black is the Soul" roars throughout the arena as Angel Blake slowly rises from the flames. Behind him on the Imperitron in deep purple lettering is the word "LEVIATHAN". Blake steps forward from the flames and onto the stage proper with a horrible grin etched across his pale painted face before marching toward the ring. Blake throws his long black coat off at the ring steps then marches up and climbs onto the second rope on the outside. He looks around the arena before hopping down into the ring with his arms out stretched before resting against the turnbuckles. }Terri Morasco: The thing here is this is a very different Angel Blake to the man who defeated Andrew Jacobsen before.
Vasco Dias: Very true but Andrew has come a long way as well and some would say heâs better than ever?
Terri Morasco: Are some you?
Vasco Dias: Absolutely not.
{ Jacobsen is loosening up in the corner as Angel waits patiently. The referee calls for the bell and Blake explodes out of the corner but Andrew catches him with a single leg takedown! Blake quickly rolls to the outside of the ring before Andrew can press the momentary advantage. }Vasco Dias: Angel tried to get the drop on Andrew but Jacobsen saw it coming.
Terri Morasco: Andrew has clearly trained for this match all week.
{ Andrew doesnât sit back and wait, instead he goes to the outside as Blake moves away. Andrew gives chase and Angel rolls back into the ring. Andrew rolls in too but Blake drops a knee across the back of Andrewâs neck! }Vasco Dias: Blake lured him in.
Terri Morasco: Heâs devilish and diabolic.
{ Blake drives his knee in further on the neck of Andrew whose feet are under the ropes so the referee calls for the break up. Angel stands and Andrew quickly scoops Angelâs legs out from under him and ties him right into a sharpshooter. Andrew wrenches back hard looking to end this quickly but Blake is too close to the ropes and causes another break. }Terri Morasco: Andrew is a technical wizard and a ring general.
Vasco Dias: And Angel is a glutton for punishment.
{ Andrew releases the hold and Blake goes to roll out of the ring again but Andrew grabs him by the ankle and drags him back in. Angel works his way up to one foot and goes for enzugiri but Andrew ducks it and hits a nasty reverse leg whip on Blake! }Terri Morasco: That will hyper extend a knee!
Vasco Dias: If heâs lucky thatâs all that will do.
{ Blake favors his leg for a moment and Andrew grabs it looking for a knee bar but with his free foot Angel punts Jacobsen directly in the jaw! Andrew backs off a few feet and Angel forces himself to stand. Andrew comes in hot but Blake tags him with a backfist then some rapid fire palm strikes before drilling Andrew with a hard elbow shot to the face and pulling Jacobsen in for Taraâs Wings! Angel goes for a cover but itâs only a two count. }Terri Morasco: Andrew got the shoulder up!
Vasco Dias: You donât get into the hall of fame with a glass jaw!
{ Blake nurses his leg for a moment as he stands. Andrew is quick to recover and get up. Angel looks for another elbow shot but Andrew blocks it and grabs Angel for the Borealis Suplex! Andrew dead lifts Angel back up for a German suplex, then a second then a release on the third and Angel crumples into a ball! Andrew hooks both of Blakeâs legs for the cover and ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Terri Morasco: I thought Jacobsen had him!
Vasco Dias: Andrew needs to focus on that leg he hurt earlier.
Terri Morasco: Jacobsen likes to wear out the back in preparation for the sharpshooter.
Vasco Dias: I donât think thatâs going to work this time!
{ Andrew pulls Blake back up but Angel rocks him with a throat jab and grabs Jacobsen for the Dragon Screw Leg Whip! Jacobsen gets right back up but Angel connects with a Genocide Kick and then pulls Andrew right in for the Last Gasp pulling piledriver! Angel then goes for the cover. }Vasco Dias: That has to be it!
{ ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Terri Morasco: Andrew is still in this!
{ Blake pulls Jacobsen up but Andrew hits a nasty looking European upper cut on Blake followed right up with the Cold Snap! Andrew cradles his jaw and then backs up to line up his shot. }Terri Morasco: This could be Lights Out for Angel!
Vasco Dias: Andrew calling his shot!
{ Andrew lines it up. Blake starts to stand. Andrew comes in hot and fires off the Lights Out! Angel blocks and counters into the Dragon Screw Leg Whip! Andrew tries to get right up but Blake connects with the Genocide Kick! Andrew staggers but heâs still standing. Blake fires off third Genocide Kick and this time Andrew falls. }Vasco Dias: Holy hell!
{ Angel covers Andrew and the referee moves in for the ONE! TWO! THREE!!! Andrew kicks out a third of a second too late!!!! }Terri Morasco: Blake just barely beat Jacobsen.
Vasco Dias: That was close.
Terri Morasco: Yeah there is no way we wonât see these two go at it again.
{ Blake quickly rolls out of the ring as Andrew kneels in disbelief. He was so close to kicking out. Andrew looks out at Angel and says âNext timeâ }Vasco Dias: I canât wait for them to go at it again.
{ Angel walks up the ramp but stops at the top asking for a microphone. }Angel Blake: We would like to thank the Bird for the appetizerâŚ
{ Angel looks down toward Andrew. }Vasco Dias: I wouldnât say that.
Terri Morasco: It was damn close.
Angel Blake: Now we will repay the Machine in kindâŚ
{ He waits and looks. }Angel Blake: Next week the Bird will faceâŚ
Vasco Dias: Whoâs he going to pick!?
Terri Morasco: I have no idea!!
Angel Blake: A surprise!
{ With that Angel drops the mic and starts to laugh maniacally. }Vasco Dias: A surprise opponent!? This could be very bad for Nighthawk.
Terri Morasco: Angel at least had a heads up on who he was facing.
Vasco Dias: The mind games from Blake continue.
{ Angel laughs as his music plays and we head to a break. } 
Well howdy there pardner.