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Post by Jess Fowler on Aug 6, 2019 19:33:43 GMT
Monday Night Sacrifice
August 5th, 2019Freedom Hall Louisville, Kentucky
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SINGLES MATCH
Kate Steele vs Fiona McFly
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{ We open up Sacrifice with several shots of Louisvilleās renowned Kentucky Kingdom amusement park, with the acclaimed Flyer and Storm Chaser roller coasters serving as foreground images. We then transition down the road to Freedom Hall assortment of pyrotechnics go off, and we pan around the cheering crowd as they wave signs in support of their favorite IWF stars. A few signs read things like āDONāT POKE MAMA BEARā and āSHELLSHOCK GROUPIES.ā }
Terri Morasco: Welcome to Louisville, Kentucky! Welcome to historic Freedom Hall! Welcome to this edition of Monday Night Sacrifice!
Vasco Dias: This is where the big boys and girls come out to play...better than the Louisville Cardinals!
Terri Morasco: Donāt start! The first round of Heir to the Throne will comence tonight as we will find out who will ascend the ladder and face our IWF Menās World Champion! But right now--
{ 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. }
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, this is our opening attraction--scheduled for one fall! Making her way to the ring, from Berkshire, England...she is The Siren, KATE STEELE!!!
{ Kate finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about 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. }
Terri Morasco: Kate Steele in the ring right now, lookinā to revitalize her career with a big win here tonight!
Vasco Dias: Sheāll flop--especially considering who sheās dealing with!
{ A video package begins playing to the opening strains of a rock-remix version of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," showing a montage of Fiona McFly at various stages of her life including home movie footage of the famous 1994 go-kart race in the Texas Hill Country. We see photos of Fiona from her high school and college graduation ceremonies until we finally see an image of her standing next to the late Jack Gaither on their wedding day. The black-and-white photo fades down into a distorted image as the initial tune becomes slowed down like a phonograph. Then... }
"ONE! TWO!!
ONE-TWO!!!
ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR!!!!"
{ ...a blast of pyro goes off as the Halestorm song "Love Bites (So Do I) kicks into high gear. }
Alison Valance: And her opponent, currently residing in Fredericksburg, Texas...FIONA MCFLY!!!
{ We see Fiona hopping onto the stage with a rugged smile on her face, looking around at the cheering crowd as she twirls a replica of her trusty bullwhip around and around. }
"Don't listen what your girlfriend says
She reads those magazines
That say you fail the test
You don't have what she needs
I'll slither like a viper
And get you by the neck
I know a thousand ways to help you forget about her
That chick can eat her heart out
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites..."
{ She strolls down the rampway, hugging and high-fiving folks along the way before handing the replica whip to a child as a souvenir. }
Terri Morasco: Fionaās been out of action for seven months! Now sheās back with a new look, and sheās ready to roll!
Vasco Dias: Hoo-boy, Fionaās smokinā hot! God I love them tattoos!
Terri Morasco: Vasco, donāt be a creeper!
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
{ The bell rings even though Kate is still posing to the crowd. Fiona, with a cheeky smirk on her mug, sneaks up from behind the unsuspecting punk rocker and flips her head over heels WITH JAMES GILMOREāS PATENTED SHELLSHOCKER REVERSE HURRACANRANA!!! The Louisville crowd goes apeshit as Steele writhes on the canvas, stunned her opponent would perform such a big move early on; we catch a glimpse of McFly as she mouths the words āthank you, JJ!ā }
Vasco Dias: Thatās Gilmoreās move!
Terri Morasco: Fiona aināt playinā games tonight!
{ As Kate pulls herself back to her feet, Fiona pounces on her right away and NAILS HER WITH ROB DIAMONDāS DIAMOND CUTTER OUT OF NOWHERE!! The fans are eating this up as, once again, we see Fiona uttering the words āthank you, Robā¦!ā }
Terri Morasco: Now sheās applied Robās Diamond Cutter!
Vasco Dias: Somebody better get Kate a shovel ācuz sheās as good as buried!
{ With a beaming smile on her face, Fiona immmediately goes to the one move sheās perhaps most-known for...the kimura hold dubbed the HALESTORM after the band who performs her entrance theme! She tightens the pressure as Kate tries to squirm out of the hold, but eventually she realizes that thereās no other choice to be had except to tap out! }
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Here is your winner, by submission...FIONA MCFLY!!!
{ Fiona lets go of the hold as āLove Bitesā begins to play again. You can tell that sheās trying very hard to maintain her character, but upon the realization of just how much this return match meant to her professional and personal life, the transplanted Northern Irishwoman bows her head and sheds a few tears. }
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SEGMENT
Luchadora Champion speaks
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{The camera comes on to Gabriela sitting in catering with Vivienne sitting on the other side of the table, both eating peacefully.}
Gabriela Luna: Gonna try and take my belt at Legacy, huh?
Vivienne Rodgers: You wouldn't want me to hold back would you?
Gabriela Luna: True. Best women wins?
Vivienne Rodgers: Sounds good to me.
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HEIR TO THE THRONE: ELIMINATION ROUND 1
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
James Gilmore vs TIB vs Teddy Steele
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Alison Valance: The following triple threat match is scheduled for one fall and a chance for to get to the next round of the heir to the throne tournament!
{ The Lights black out as the Imperial Aquila Lights up on the tron, the choir starting to sing their brief introduction, before the music starts proper and Thaddeus rises from the stage, surrounded by smoke a single spot light on him and Harriet. The commissarās Cap tipped low and wearing the medals that denote his station, umbrella under one arm, pausing to walk up the ropes to pass his coat, cap and Umbrella to Harriet and climb into the ring even as the lights raise }
Alison Valance: First down to the ring standing at 6ā3āā and weighing in at 230 poundsā¦Captain Thaddeus Isambard Bancroft!
Terri Morasco: Thaddeus has been on a tear since returning to IWF.
Vasco Dias: Captain Thaddeus, Terri.
{The spotlight hitās the curtain as it does the loud sounds of āMama Said Knock You Outā by LL Cool J begins to blast across the speakers. The moment it does āThe Lyrical Oneā Teddy emerges from the curtains clad in a United Kingdom Flag robe matching trunks and matching boots. He smiles proudly as his wife Kate Steele is right beside him. She has a megaphone in her hands as she claps proudly for her husband.}
Alison Valance: On his way to the ring from Long Island, New York Reppin Tampa Florida, and his wifeās Berkshire England. Standing at 5ā10 240 lbs Being accompanied by Kate Steeleā¦. He is āThe Lyrical Oneā Teddy Steele!
{Teddy smiles as he begins to shadow box nodding his head to the beat.}
Kate: TEDDY, TEDDY, TEDDY!
{The fans begin to chant with her as he bounces his head to the music. He runs up the stairs and steps into the ring as he bounces about. He takes his robe off and stands in the center of the ring. A microphone comes down from the ceiling and he smiles as he begins to drop a freestyle about his opponent but the mic is not live.}
Terri Morasco: Itās been so long since Teddyās entrance has been on Live TV I honestly forgot what it looked like.
Vasco Dias: Huh.
{ An instrumental with hook version of "Shell Shocked" by Juicy J, featuring Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign, begins to play, and a video package begins to play stock footage of waves crashing, followed by bolts of cloud-to-cloud lightning. }
"Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked..."
{ As jets of water shoot out from all directions, we tsee James Gilmore stepping out onto the stage, posing along to the hip-hop tune, before high-fiving the crowd and walking down to the ring. }
"(All for one when we fight together)
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
(All for one when we ride together)
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
(All for one when we fight together)
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked
(This family can bear any weather)
Knock, knock, you about to get shell shocked..."
{ Once inside the ring, the Islander alum points heavenward, taking in the moments as he waits for his opponent. }
Alison Valance: and last down to the ring standing at 5ā10āā and 205 poundsā¦ JAMES GILMORE!
Terri Morasco: This will be interesting to watch played out.
Vasco Dias: Because one of these men is already a champion or another reason?
{The ref looks around the ring before signaling for the bell. James runs across the ring and hits the Shellshockeron Teddy. He goes for the pin
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2
3!!}
Terri Morasco: That was quick.
Vasco Dias: It really was.
Alison Valance: The winner and going on to the next round of Heir to the throneā¦ James Gilmore!!
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SEGMENT
Something Bad
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{Amber Cooke was working out on the heavy bag, rattling the chain it hung from with every blow. She was precise, she was hard hitting. If that was human, it might be mush by now. Just then Zelda Knite enters the scene.}
Zelda Knite: Amber Cooke.
{Amber takes one look at Zelda and immediately goes for the throat. Zelda backs up and waves her arms in front of me.}
Zelda Knite: Woah, woah, woah, Iām pregnant! You wouldnāt hit a pregnant chick would you?
Amber Cooke: :....Try me, five minutes.
{Zelda gulps and nods her head.}
Zelda Knite: Okay noted.
{She glances at her watch.}
Zelda Knite: Okay look. We donāt really like each other. But it looks like we now have a common enemy. I liked what you did to Mandi Matthews last week. I think I could make it worth your while if you finish the job, completely. Iām talking really hurt her. Iād do it myself but you know, baby on board, and everything.
{Zelda reaches into her pocket and pulls out a couple hundred dollar bills.}
Zelda Knite: I got all this and more in it for you if you take Mandi Matthews out and injure her while I watch. I can make you really rich, Amber.
{Amber rolls her eyes and scoffs at the thought.}
Amber Cooke: Ha. You think I need extra motivation to go out there and beat up Mandi Matthews? I donāt need money. Sheās soft and weak and frail. Sheās easy prey for a hunter like me. Iām going to go out there and hurt her because I want to. Because it will be fun.
{Amber reaches out and snatched the cash out of Zeldas hand anyway and shoves it into her pocket.}
Amber Cooke: But Iām taking this anyway.
Zelda Knite: But you said you didnātā¦
{Amber steps forward.}
Amber Cooke: I said Iām taking it anyway.
Zelda Knite: Yeah Okay. Sure thing. Itās all yours. Just hurt her. Make her suffer.
{Amber menacingly rubs her palms together. And goes back to the heavy bag.}
Amber Cooke: Oh I plan too.
{Suddenly Ambers phone buzzed and she stops what sheās doing and slowly turns to Zelda and looks at her watch and grins an ominous grin. Zelda realizes her time is up and heads out of there before something bad happens.}
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SEGMENT
Womenās World Champion speaks
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{We are taken to Vasco Dias and Terri Morasco at ringside.}
Vasco Dias: Last week we commemorated the life and career of professional wrestling legend, Spike Kane, and we saw many great matches, there was perhaps no more fitting a tribute to everything Spike Kane represented in this business than the absolute brutality of the Last Ride Match between the current reigning and defending four time Womenās World Champion, Eternity and her challenger, Kimberly Jackson...
Terri Morasco: Brutality is an understatement, Vasco. Just in case you missed it, during the week news broke that Kim suffered multiple injuries, including a concussion as a direct result of that match. Whilst the full extent and severity of her injuries is unknown at this time, we wish Miss Jackson a speedy recovery...
{A brief slow motion replay of the concussion causing studded baseball shot from Eternity to the top of Kimās skull is shown, showing a nail being clearly driven through her head, over which the commentators speak...}
Vasco Dias: Thatās still hard to watch...
Terri Morasco: It was sickening. Absolutely disgusting. Completely unnecessary. Well beyond -
{Terri is cut off as the lights in the arena go out completely.
Heeheeheeheeheeheeheehuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhehehehehehehehehehehehehahahahahahahahahahahahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaa...
The soft chilling female laughter changes the atmosphere in the arena completely before the Imperitron sparks to life with the image of Eternity with a white dove perched on her left shoulder, and the Womenās World Championship hung around her neck like a golden noose, much too big to effectively do its job and end her, and so it was like an anchor, weighing her head down in this moment. Over her right shoulder, Eternity holds the studded baseball bat with the rusty bent nails. One nail stands alone, unique among its neighbours because it wore the deep scarlet of Kimās blood still, in honour of her sacrifice.
The crowd are hushed as Eternity slowly lifts her head, and after several moments of staring straight ahead, she finally speaks.}
Eternity: Welcome...to the beginning. The circle is complete. The final nail has been driven in his name, and now he is at eternal rest. At peace, where he belongs, in the great beyond of all immortal warriors. But as we guided him home, we drove her back to the start. The start of a brand new circle. He is grateful, oh so grateful as he watches over me now, just as he did seven nights ago. He gave me the strength to do all that was necessary to move beyond, to go on, and to do the impossible, because he knows my journey through the fourth World is not over. She was a liar, and so she was lain. Put out of her misery, forced to take a brand new road. Entirely divorced from the one he has shown me, the one I must take, in the light of a brand new circle. Away from his shadow, I no longer walk alone. Even as the journey resumes, I no longer walk alone. I do not know where Iām going, but any road is leading me. Any road I walk, I no longer walk alone...and for that I thank them...
{Eternity then closes her eyes slowly and bows her head solemnly as wisps of purple smoke begin to rise up around her in gentle swirls, obscuring her entirely before the lights flicker and return to normal.
The Imperitron goes black, finally brought to rest, as all wayward souls are.
Our focus is returned to the commentary table...}
Vasco Dias: Well, I donāt know quite what to make of that...
Terri Morasco: I never do with Eternity...
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HEIR TO THE THRONE: ELIMINATION ROUND 1
SINGLES MATCH
Dean Harper vs Steve Awesome
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Alison Valance: The following is scheduled for one fall and a chance to qualify for the next round of Heir to the Throne.
Terri Morasco: This will be an interesting match to be sure! Neither man held back in their promos this week.
Vasco Dias: Harper rarely does and neither does Steve. It was bound to get heated. I personally am looking forward to seeing all hell break lose here.
Terri Morasco: Can you really be comfortable with asking for that after everything that happened?
Vasco Dias: Either way, talk shit, get hit. Letās do this!
Terri Morasco: I have a bad feeling about this.
{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.}
Alison Valance: First down to the ring standing at 6ā2āā and weighing in at 238 poundsā¦STEVE AWESOME!
Terri Morasco: Steve looks cocky tonight.
Vasco Dias: Why shouldnāt he? If you donāt walk into every match like you are going to win then what is the point?
{Lights go to black, leaving the arena in dark silence for a few moments before the dark, rhythmic pulses of the beginning of Hand that Feeds by Nine Inch Nails begins to surge through the arena. Lights flash randomly through the arena, and soon flashes of some of the most savage moments of Dean's career flash in flickering effect on the 'tron. Finally, a single white spotlight shines down in the center of the stage, where Dean is crouching as he shifts side to side along with the music, hoodie and leather jacket open to show a bare chest underneath. He smiles up at the camera, eyes alight with a savage mania before he leaps to his feet, the motion bringing a massive flash as every light in the arena flares. He holds that position for a few moments, fist raised in the air before sprinting down to ringside. He leaps up onto the Apron, vaulting over the top rope and flipping into a roll that carries him to the opposite side of the ring, where he catches himself in the ropes and lounges amongst them almost casually, bobbing his head along with the music. With the help of the ropes, he shrugs off the hoodie and jacket before sliding back into the ring, tossing the removed clothing into the crowd. He takes a slow turn, arms wide as he takes in the reaction from the crowd, before glaring directly at Steve.}
Alison Valance: Next down to the ring, standing at 6ā2āā and weighing in at 200 poundsā¦ DEAN HARPER!
Terri Morasco: Dean looksā¦angry.
Vasco Dias: You have to give credit to Steve for throwing in what he did leading up to this match.
Terri Morasco: Which part Vasco?
Vasco Dias: I mean, the last time someone shit talked Maxine to Dean he ended that career, and that was before she died.
{The ref looks between the two men, Dean hasnāt moved while Steve seems to be casually leaning against the ropes like he doesnāt have to worry about anything.}
Terri Morasco: I do not like the look of this.
{The ref looks uncomfortable but singals for the bell. Dean is out of his corner like he was shot from a cannon with a High running dropkick to Steve before he can even leave the corner. Dean hits him again, and again, and again before the ref basically has to pull him out of the corner.}
Vasco Dias: Oh this is already getting good.
Terri Morasco: I am so not comfortable with this.
{Steve stands up, smiling at how riled up he has Dean. He motions Dean to come at him. Steve hits Dean with a Running Knee Lift to the stomach he follows this up with a swinging backbreaker.}
Terri Morasco: Seems Steve was hoping to get Dean off his game. Itās working a little bit.
Vasco Dias: If he can beat Dean here tonight then that means he has a step up when they face at legacy. It also means he keeps Dean from getting to the next round of the Heir to the throne. Itās the perfect option. The kind of strategy that could get Steve one step closer to main eventing legacy!
{ Steve hits Dean with a High leg clothesline, knocking the other man down to the mat. Steve stands above him, posing for the crowd with a smirk.}
Vasco Dias: Steve Awesome is back on top!
Terri Morasco: It may be a little soon to celebrateā¦
{As Dean gets back up, Steve hits Dean with a Awesome-Plex.}
Terri Morasco: Or maybe not?
{Steve goes for the pin
1
2
KICKOUT!}
Terri Morasco: Dean can take a pounding and keep going. Weāve all known this.
Vasco Dias: Phrasing.
Terri Morasco: youāre a child.
Vasco Dias: You are the one who said it.
{Dean gets back up, Steve grins but gets hit with a Snap belly-to-belly suplex into the turnbuckles. Steve stumbles to his knees. Dean goes in with a running double knee strike to Steve.}
Vasco Dias: And Dean is back up.
Terri Morasco: And not letting up.
{The ref makes Dean back off while he checks on Steve. Steve pushes the ref away and gets back to his feet, Dean hits him with a Step up Enzurgiri.}
Vasco Dias: Steve isnāt giving up.
{Steve shakes his head, clearing his head before hitting Dean with a Jaw Breaker.}
Vasco Dias: Oh things might be turning around.
Terri Morasco: Itās possible!
{Steve hits Dean with a Two running elbows followed by a scoop slam then he runs to the ropes and hits an elbow drop.}
Terri Morasco: Yes! Go Steve! Go!
Vasco Dias: He can really put an end to this.
{He gets up runs to the opposite side of the ring and comes back with a senton
splash.}
Vasco Dias: Steve is gaining some momentum here.
{Steve bounces from the ropes and a slow cocky strut to the middle where he drops an elbow in a model pose as he goes for a pin and the fans take a bunch of pictures.
1
2
Kick out!}
Terri Morasco: Oh no
{Steve hits Dean with a Running Knee Lift to the stomach.}
Terri Morasco: Steve trying to keep the upper hand.
Vasco Dias: Itās the smart thing to do.
{Dean hits Steve with a Rebound German suplex.}
Terri Morasco: Oh no.
Vasco Dias: He can still turn this around.
{With a kick to Steveās ribs, dean hits him with a franlensteiner.}
Vasco Dias: Oof, I heard that from here.
Terri Morasco: Iām not liking this.
{Dean kicks steve in the side again. Steve tries to get up but Dean hits him with a Spinning Side Kick.}
Vasco Dias: whelp.
{Steve attempts to roll out of the ring to get a breather but Dean follows with a diving sneton to the outside to knock Steve down.}
Vasco Dias: Steve tried to get away.
Terri Morasco: There is no escape is there?
{The ref is yelling at both of them to get back into the ring but Dean hits Steve with a Up is Down.}
Terri Morasco: That is a move Dean shared with Maxine.
Vasco Dias: Thereās a message in that.
{Dean throws Steve back into the ring before bouncing back on himself.}
Vasco Dias: It was close there.
Terri Morasco: And now it continues.
{Dean locks Steve into a Romero Special.}
Terri Morasco: Oh dear.
{Steve struggles to get out of the submission hold but Dean doesnāt let go.}
Terri Morasco: Steve is not the kind of man to submit.
Vasco Dias: Phrasing.
{Steve struggles and then suddenly stops, the ref goes over to check if Steve is conscious.}
Terri Morasco: If Steve canāt get back up, Dean wins this match.
Vasco Dias: Itād be better than being left bleeding out on the floor.
{Dean pushes the ref out of the way, dropping the hold. The ref is clearly wanting this match to end, seems to be telling Dean that.}
Dean: Iām not done ripping the wings off this butterfly.
Vasco Dias: Red Flag.
Terri Morasco: I canāt watch this.
{Dean picks Steve up by the hair and hits Steve with a few Repeated knee strikes to the midsection before dropping him down to the floor. Dean picks him back up by the hair and drags him to the ropes.}
Vasco Dias: I donāt like the look of this.
{Dean drops Steve and at the last moment seem to decide to Kick the middle rope into steveās throat.}
Vasco Dias: I think Dean might be taking Steve up on the offer to put him out of his misery.
Terri Morasco: Donāt.
{Dean hits Steve with a Show of Devotion .}
Terri Morasco: oh god.
Vasco Dias: I donāt think his father has anything to do with this.
Terri Morasco: Is now really the time Vasco?
{Dean circles steve as Steve tries to get back up before getting a Rear drop Kick.}
Terri Morasco: oh god.
{Dean grabs Steve by the hair again but Devlin Raine comes rushing down the ramp and jumps on to the apron. Dev seems to be quietly talking to Dean who seems angry but drops Steve to the mat. Dev nodding encouragingly.}
Terri Morasco: What is Dev doing out here?
Vasco Dias: Trying to talk down the sociopath?
{Steve struggles to get back up and Dean hits him with a DANCE THE SPIRAL. Dev sighs as Dean goes for the pin
1
2
3!}
Alison Valance: Winner and advancing to the next round of Heir to the throneā¦ Dean Harper!
Vasco Dias: At least this is over.
{Dev basically drags Dean out of the ring who seems to be having second thoughts about leaving the job half done. As Deanās theme plays and Steve struggles to his feet alone in the ring the camera focuses on his angry face before switching back to Dev dragging Dean backstage.}
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SEGMENT
Mandi has something to say
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{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.}
Terri Morasco: Here is Mandi Matthews. She has just developed a problem with Amber Cooke.
Vasco Dias: Thatās not a problem Iād want to have.
Mandi Matthews: Itās crazy how life can change. Last week I was just like everyone else. Eagerly awaiting the return of my brother Jayson Matthews. But now Iām standing out here in front of everyone with bad news. Due to injury, Jayson Matthews will no longer be able to make his return.
{Disappointed boo from the crowd.}
Mandi Matthews: I know, thanks to an unprovoked backstage attack Jayson Matthews has suffered multiple concussions, a broken finger, a broken nose, and a broken orbital bone. Heās doing all he can to come back but so far his return date is unknown.
{She looks sad but her lower lip starts to straighten out as she raises her head.}
Mandi Matthews: All because of Amber Cooke.
{The crowd boo.}
Mandi Matthews: She assaulted my brother and I and didnāt even think twice. You know, I always could see just how tough and how strong Amber is, but the thing Iām truly surprised is, is motive. It seems like she just did it on a whim, but now Iām hearing Zelda Knite May have had something to do about it.
{Mandi shakes her head in disgust.}
Mandi Matthews: It figures. I already have to deal with pregnant Zelda Knite but now I got a real roughneck on my trail. Sheās big and strong and vicious and really wants to hurt people and the worst thing is I donāt even understand why!
{The crowd boos the thought.}
Mandi Matthews: But I donāt care. Because Iām not backing down. I issued my challenge on twitter and she accepted but Iām doubling down! Iām here to let Amber Cooke know that Iām not going to stay down, and that if she wants a fight?
{Mandi glares into the hard camera.}
Mandi Matthews: Iām more than down to punch you back!
{All of a sudden War Eternal by Arch Enemy starts to play. Mandi shifts her attention to the ramp and motions for Amber to bring it on. But before she knows whatās happening, Amber comes into the ring forces Mandi into the corner, buried her shoulder into Mandiās midsection repeatedly. Mandi tried to fight back but sheās too overwhelmed by Ambers vicious onslaught. Amber drills her in the head and midsection with punches and kicks and then sets her up and drops her with the Cookie Cutter MKII. Amber laughs menacingly and continues to punish the limp Mandi until a decent amount of security can get her off.}
Terri Morasco: My god. Mandi needs help. Amber Cooke has again just devastated Mandi for seemingly no reason!
Vasco Dias: Imagine how bad sheād be if you gave her a reason, Terri.
Terri Morasco: Yikes.
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HEIR TO THE THRONE: ELIMINATION ROUND 1
SINGLES MATCH
Elijah Lassiter vs Andrew Jacobsen
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Alison Valance: The following triple threat match is scheduled for one fall and a chance for to get to the next round of the heir to the throne tournament!
{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.}
Alison Valance: On his way to the ring standing at 6ā2āā and weighing in at 235 poundsā¦. Andrew Jacobsen!
Terri Morasco: Andrew was been working his butt off to get to the top of heir to the throne.
Vasco Dias: I have a feeling that Eli might have his number though.
{The Beat of ādonāt get in my wayā starts to ring around the arena a spot light focusing on the entryway as Elijah stalks out to drop to one knee and touch the floor with one hand and bouncing up to this feet as the song kicks in proper wlaking around the ring a hand touching the canvas before he hops up, wipes his feet and vaults the top roe to land in the middle in a couch standing up to kiss his wrist and salute the crowd.}
Alison Valance: and last down to the ring standing at 6ā4āā and 225 poundsā¦ Elijah Lassiter!
Terri Morasco: Eli is the current leader of the points for Heir to the throne.
Vasco Dias: And he has shown he can get unexpected wins when people doubt him. It will be interesting if that still hold true tonight.
{The fight breaks out as soon as the bell rings. Eli keeps AJ on his toes through the early part of the match and manages to get a slick pin guaranteeing he goes to the next round of heir to the throne.}
Terri Morasco: What an incredible match!
Vasco Dias: It really was, wasnāt it?
Alison Valance: The winner and going on to the next round of Heir to the throneā¦ Elijah Lassiter!
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SEGMENT
Being Infamous speaks
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{ We come back from commercial break doing a quick sweep of the crowd and showing off some of the signs the fans brought. We come back to the booth where Terri and Vasco are both standing with their backs to the ring and the stage. }
Terri Morasco: Next up weāre scheduled to hear from the NEW IWF World Champion, Rob Diamond!
Vasco Dias: Normally Iād be a little salty about Rob Diamond dethroning the illustrious, Ethan King butā¦ Wellā¦
Terri Morasco: Robās journey to the top of the mountain has been a pretty emotional one.
Vasco Dias: That.
{ We go to highlight package set to the tune of When Legends Rise by Godsmack. It opens with Rob Diamond and Spike Kane winning the IWF Tag Team Championships, then shifts to their epic Cell Match for the then Imperial Championship where Spike cut off the tip of Robās index finger with bolt cutters. We now see Rob winning the Man of Steel and then Invictus Championships. His long running feud with Mike Laszlo filled with superkicks and Diamond Cutters. We see Rob when he feuded with Steve Awesome and got him fired then Rob and Spike reuniting under the InFamous banner for the Tag Team World Cup. The scene then shifts to the weeks following Spikeās death, Robās brutal matches with Dean Harper. Robās feud and then friendship with James Gilmore. Steve Awesome coming into the fold. The return of Fiona McFly. Rob Diamond managing to win the Joker in the Pack with the help of James Gilmore. We see Ethan King mocking the memory of Spike, causing the distraction finish in the six man tag, the brass knuckle shot. Then we are taken to Lineage where Rob Diamond laid down the challenge for the Spike Kane Remembrance show. Match highlights go by but we finish with the Diamond Cutter, the pinfall, Rob Diamond becoming the new World Champion. As the song wraps up we are shown a few still images from well over a decade ago of a young, clean shaven, green as can be Rob Diamond with his arm around the shoulder of a much younger Spike Kane, the two smiling and fist bumping. The last image simply says āThis was for you, Spike.ā }
Terri Morasco: What a long journey it has been.
Vasco Dias: *Sniffles*
Terri Morasco: Are you crying?
Vasco Dias: No! Itās justā¦ Allergiesā¦
{ We cut back to the booth and Vasco desperately wiping at his eyes. }
Terri Morasco: If you say so.
{ Suddenly the arena begins to strobe pink as the punk rock remix of Spice Girls āWannabesā hits the pa system to a thunderous pop from the crowd! }
Terri Morasco: And here comes the new champion!
{ An explosion of pink pyro goes off as Rob Diamond comes walking out from the back wearing a āWe Remember you Spikeā t-shirt and the World Championship proudly wrapped around his waist. The crowd erupts into āYOU DESERVE IT!ā Chants. }
Terri Morasco: He certainly does.
Vasco Dias: Heās come a long way and this moment was over due.
Terri Morasco: Youāre being so nice tonight!
Vasco Dias: I can recognize talent when I see it, even if I think the talent is obnoxious!
{ Rob stands on the stage for several long moments just absorbing the chants of the crowd. He tilts his head back and smiles from ear to ear. }
Terri Morasco: Rob is enjoying this moment!
Vasco Dias: You have to enjoy it while it lasts!
{ Rob pulls a mic out of his back pocket but chokes up and laughs before speaking. }
Rob Diamond: WHAT IS UP LOUISVILLE!!!!!
{ The crowd goes bananas! }
Vasco Dias: Cheap pop!
Terri Morasco: But they love it!
{ Rob just smirks as the crowd cheers. }
Rob Diamond: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages! Being InFamous proudly brings to youā¦ THE NEW IWF MENS WORLD CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!!!!
{ The crowd canāt get enough. }
Rob Diamond: Now I know the card said something about the World Champion speaks and thatās all well and good for an ego maniac like Ethan King butā¦
{ He looks around. }
Rob Diamond: Wouldnāt it be better if BEING INFAMOUS SPOKE!!!
{ The crowd pops as āBad to the Boneā by George Thorogood hits the pa now and the StrongStyle Champion, James Gilmore and the SExtreme Champion, Steve Awesome come out and join Rob on the stage. }
Rob Diamond: Now Iām not going to stand here and pretend I got to this-
{ He points at the title around his waist. }
Rob Diamond: By my damn self! I wouldnāt be here today, your new World Champion if it wasnāt for you-
{ He pats James on the chest. }
Rob Diamond: And you!
{ And does the same to Steve Awesome. }
Rob Diamond: Or without my heterosexual life mate in the sky, Spike Kane!
{ A āSpikeā chant breaks out. }
Rob Diamond: Without my friends, my family and my fans believing in me!
{ The crowd pops. }
Rob Diamond: I donāt know that I would have gotten into or won the Joker in the Pack. Without my two best friends in the world standing by my side I donāt know that I would have beaten Ethan King. And without the years of friendship with a man we all knew and loved, I wouldnāt be the person I am today. But thatās enough about me! I donāt want this segment to be all about me! We made a promise to each other not so long ago that Being InFamous would be drowning in gold before 2019 wrapped up and look at us now!!!
{ All three men hold their titles up over their heads. James gets on the stick to a loud pop that was on par with Robās. }
James Gilmore: Wellā¦?! Nine months ago, the Pack were runninā roughshod while the haters called peeps like Steve, myself, and Rob nothinā more than a comedy act. Yet when ya think about what weāve been through in the course of that dudes and dudettes, all weās got to ask the haters...IS WHOāS LAUGHINā NOW!?!
{ The crowd cheers as the ex-Islander sips on an Wild Cherry Pepsi. }
James Gilmore: Through every single rejection, through every single door beinā slammed in our faces, we persevered and succeeded beyond ANYONEāS wildest dreams, and all Iām gonna say is...WE AINāT DONE YET!!!
{James hands the mike off to Steve. As soon as the microphone switches hands the crowd start to boo the SeXtreme Champion.}
Steve Awesome: Weeee Are the Champions...My Fri-ends!ā
{The crowd boo him as he sang. Somehow only Steve Awesome could taunt an entire crowd with a Queen song.}
Steve Awesome: And Weeeeeeeāll keep on fightingā¦..TILL THE ENDā¦.
{The crowd boos as he hits them back with a few crotch chops.}
Steve Awesome: Ohhh man, sounds like we got a bunch of crybabies in Louisville, tonight.
{More boos from the crowd as Rob and James kind of shake their heads but still kind of laugh.}
James Gilmore: I donāt think these fine people of Louisville are really ācryingā...
Rob Diamond: Yeah bro, it actually kind of sounds like everyone is calling you a douchebag.
{The crowd pop for Rob and James and then start calling Steve a douchebag. Steveās arrogant smile fades away and Rob smoothed it over as a harmless jab with a laugh and a quick hug. Steve tried to glare at Rob but he couldnāt help but smile through it.}
Steve Awesome: Appreciate That Boysā¦.
Crowd: Douche-Bag. Douche-Bag. Douche-Bag.
Steve Awesome: Okay, shut your damn mouths ya parrots.
{The crowd boo again.}
Steve Awesome: What Iām trying to say is, whether you love it, or you hate it, Being Infamous is on top. We got the top three belts in the company. So if you have a hard time coping with that fact, you better figure out a way to get with it because sometimesā¦.bad guys win. And you are all really going to hate that.
{Steve passes the mic along back to Rob Diamond whoās got a big ole grin. }
Rob Diamond: Now I know the rumor mill has been going wild since last week. Something about Being InFamous getting a fourth member. Something about Being InFamous not just dominating the menās division but looking to takeover the womenās division too. Something aboutā¦
{ Suddenly Love Bites by Halestorm hits the pa to a huge pop! }
Rob Diamond: FIONA MCFLY JOINING BEING INFAMOUS!!!
{ Fiona comes running out onto the stage as the crowd roars, James and Rob throw their arms around her shoulders as Steve stands just to the side clapping. Fiona makes the belt motion around her waist and points directly into the camera. }
Rob Diamond: Being InFamous has only JUST BEGUN! And if you aināt down with that then weāve only got two words for ya!
{ The entier crowd chants in unison. }
Being InFamous: SUCK IT!!!!
{ Crotch chops, fire works, roars from the crowd and we close out to a commercial break. }
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HEIR TO THE THRONE: ELIMINATION ROUND 1
SINGLES MATCH
Caleb Lockwood vs Nighthawk
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Alison Valance: āThis next contest is your main event of the evening and is an elimination match in the Heir to the Throne tournament.ā
{{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. As he approaches the ring, Caleb slides into the ring, rolling to the side and coming up in a crouch. His eyes never stop moving as he backs into the corner of the ring, cracking each of his joints in turn and waiting for the match to start.}
Alison Valance: āIntroducing first, from San Francisco, California and weighing in at 168 poundsā¦.. Caleb Lockwood!ā
{As the opening strains of "I Remember (The Honor In Her Efforts Intro)" by Tristam boom out over the sound system Nighthawk walks calmly to the ring with his wife Sin by his side in a blue-and-white kimono. As they kiss passionately at the top of the ramp, the crowd's adoration increasing in volume, they both let out a war cry before walking down to the ring carefully as blue, white, and orange strobe lights go off behind them before Nighthawk enters the ring by leaping over the top rope and then going to a neutral corner as the referee checks him for foreign objects.}
Alison Valance: āAnd his opponent, from Chicago, Illinois and weighing in at 185 poundsā¦. āThe American Samuraiāā¦.. āThe Wrestling Machineā Nighthawk!ā
Terri Morasco: āAnd as we reach the elimination round of the Heir to the Throne, you have to wonder if Nighthawk is really ready for a match with the highly aggressive Caleb Lockwood. That tornado tag match was, to describe it lightly, physical. And now, one week after that, the two men who put the most beatings on each other in that bout are going to come back and try to do more of the same. This will be interesting, Vasco.ā
Vasco Dias: āNighthawk and Caleb Lockwood have been at each otherās throats, in one form or another, for two years. And tonight, with a chance to move one step closer to being the Heir to the Throne, I have no doubt they will leave everything of themselves in the ring.ā
{As the referee finishes the check of both men Caleb Lockwood reaches out a hand to shake which Nighthawk calmly brushes off before saying, simply, āAfter.ā Moving in for a collar-and-elbow lockup Nighthawk calmly uses his rare strength advantage to push Caleb to the ropes where the referee moves to separate them, only to see Nighthawk break on the count of 1 as his eyes remain locked on those of his opponent as he tightens up his wristbands. Stepping back into the middle of the ring Nighthawk again goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup and this time Caleb goes for a back heel trip and is able to get a toe-and-ankle hold after working it for an astonishingly long amount of time before quickly finding himself in top position only to see Nighthawk calmly pop himself into a cross-armbreaker from the bottom position and look to extend it before the San Franciscan is able to get to the bottom rope and force a break. Letting go on the count of 4 as Caleb shakes out his arm and wrist, looking up at the āWrestling Machineā with new eyes who stares at him coolly while removing the rubberband keeping his long hair out of his face. Pulling himself up to his feet slowly, continuing to shake out his arm, Caleb again goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup only to see Nighthawk smoothly hit a dragon screw to the arm as Caleb rolls to the ropes in pain, shaking out his arm more noticeably now.}
Terri Morasco: āNighthawk usually wrestles with a bit more flash than what weāre seeing here. He is about his work tonight, and he has devoured Caleb Lockwood on the mat in the early going. What weāre seeing him do here is not outclassing a former Extreme Champion with a focused gameplan, but itās verging on that. And I donāt think anyone who previewed this match would have thought we would see this.ā
Vasco Dias: āI think this is the Uber-Nighthawk, Terri. Focused, staying on a target, and using his vast offensive arsenal to take that target completely out. Who even thinks of dragon screwing an arm? Caleb Lockwood is going to have to come up with something else. Mat wrestling Nighthawk wonāt do it.ā
{As Nighthawk stays in the center of the ring, his ice-blue eyes never leaving the arm of Caleb Lockwood, Caleb goes for a knucklelock and immediately fires a short kick to the thigh of Nighthawk who responds by smoothly hitting a knucklelock armdrag and rolling right through into a fujiwara armbar, pulling as deep as he can to get the most out of the hold as Caleb tries to scramble to the ropes to force a break. Seeing the attempt out of the corner of his eye Nighthawk releases the armbar in a flash and locks in a Rings of Saturn as the referee rushes in to see if Caleb wants to quit. Yelling no when the referee comes over to see if he wants to give up, Caleb crawls forward using his legs to get to the ropes and force a break before rolling to the floor and frantically massaging his arm to get the feeling back into it as Nighthawk returns to a neutral corner and crouches down. Stepping back into the ring on the count of 8, Caleb walks into the center of the ring and screams āGet out of the corner, Tristan!ā Not getting the response he is looking for, Caleb steps closer to his former friend and yells again āGet out of the goddamned corner, Tristan!ā Pulling himself up to his feet, the āWrestling Machineā goes for a knucklelock only to see Caleb land a short forearm strike with his weakened arm which Nighthawk shrugs off only to see Caleb blitz him with one flesh-searing chop after another until finally Nighthawk backs up into the neutral corner. Rushing in after him Nighthawk ducks out of the way at the last moment and quickly goes for a Concussion on Demand, only to see Caleb alley-oop him onto the ring apron followed by a Beast of War kick to the face that sends Nighthawk to the floor where the Californian follows it up with a rib-crushing tope con hilo.}
Terri Morasco: āAnd after an opening portion of the match, where Nighthawk dominated it with mat wrestling, Caleb Lockwoodās aggressiveness has been the key factor. He, simply put, knows how to hit harder than Nighthawk does and has used that to get himself back into a match he was in danger of losing.ā
Vasco Dias: āThat may be Nighthawkās biggest flaw, Terri. He doesnāt have that killer instinct. And as long as thatās the case, I donāt think this match is going to go too much longer.ā
{Picking Nighthawk up by his hair, looking down at him with a mix of scorn and pity, Caleb fires him into the steel ringpost face-first not once, or twice, but three times until he is bleeding heavily. Rolling him back into the ring Caleb seems to be thinking of going for a cover but decides against it, instead pulling the Chicagoan up to a seated position and driving his fists into the cut on Nighthawkās forehead until his knuckles are coated in blood before licking them and finally going for a cover only to see him kick out at 2. Crawling to the ropes, his eyes glassy-eyed and vacant, Nighthawk swings wildly at where he imagines Caleb to be only to walk right into a leaping leg lariat to the face followed by a 2nd-rope elbow smash to the face. Pulling the āWrestling Machineā up to a kneeling position Caleb lands a flurry of short-range superior football kicks to the forehead which continues to coat his face in blood, before going for a Curb Stomp only to see Nighthawk step out of the way and counter with an ankle pick into It Came From Mexico II as he tries to draw a submission with whatever strength he has left. Crawling to the ropes, screaming in agony as the hold does its work, Caleb finally forces a break only to see Nighthawk drag him away from the ropes back into the center of the ring. Releasing It Came From Mexico II Nighthawk goes for the Windy City Stretch only to see Caleb roll out and land a short-range knee to the forehead followed by another attempt at a Curb Stomp only to walk right into a palm strike.}
{Pulling himself up to his feet with the aid of the ropes, his face a mask of blood as he slowly stands up, Nighthawk turns to grab an exhausted Caleb Lockwood who tries to throw a desperation forearm strike only to see Nighthawk counter with a lungblower to the arm as Caleb rolls to the floor in pain only to be caught with a Dead on Time right to the arm. Rolling Caleb back in the ring Nighthawk goes for a springboard frankensteiner only to slip and hit his head as the blood loss messes with his equilibrium. Seeing his opening Caleb lands a curb stomp only to see Nighthawk kick out at 2, forcing him to hit 2 more and hook both legs while also putting his feet on the middle rope just to be sure.}
Alison Valance: āYour winner of the match, advancing in the Heir to the Throne tournament, Caleb Lockwood!ā
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