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SEGMENTDeath is coming ------------------------------------
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SINGLES MATCHSatoshi Tenryu vs Mr. Happy------------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following match is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: Tonight we have the debut of a new IWF superstar here tonight.
Vasco Dias: And the first person he has to deal with is mr. Happy. I donāt pitty him.
{ Mr Happy is already in the ring, bouncing up and down happily, waving to the fans. Clearly pumping himself up. }Terri Morasco: Mr. Happy Looks excited to be here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Heās always Excited. Thatās the problem.
{ The light darken and The opening riff of āLOTUSā hits the arena and Stash comes Stomping out, taking his time after stopping at the top of the ramp taking his time to walk around the ring before climbing up the apron climbing up a turn buckle from the outside before he simply steps all the way up and takes his jacket off and off to land in the ring and then sit back in the corner of his choice Staring blankly.} Alison Valance: And next to the ring, weighing in at 195 pounds, standing at 5ā11āā from TagajÅ, Miyagi Prefecture, Japanā¦ Satoshi Tenryu!!
Terri Morasco: I have heard good things about this man. He has had a pretty impressive career on the independent circuit.
Vasco Dias: He certainly carries himself like he has something to prove.
{ the ref looks between both men before signaling for the bell.}
Vasco Dias: Here we go.
{ As soon as the match starts Satoshi makes clear his fighting spirit by unleashing an unrelenting account of hits on Mr Happy. Happy is struggling to keep up and even attempts to roll out of the way but Satoshi can not and will not be stopped until he has achieved victory. }Terri Morasco: Satoshi is putting on a clinic here!
{ Satoshi hits Happy with a MOUSE TRAP and then goes for the pin }1
2
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{ āLOTUSā hits the speakers as Satoshi Tenryu stands victorious in the ring! }Terri Morasco: a pretty impressive first match for our new superstar.
Vasco Dias: It will be interesting to see if he can keep this up.
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SEGMENTI deserve another shot ------------------------------------
{the camera comes on to Nighthawk backstage, signing some autographs with some young fans when Billie Parris comes up.}Billie Parris: Hey. I want to fight you again.
Nighthawk: {Not looking away from his fans} There are ways to ask for this, Billie.
Billie Parris: Itās not like you are doing anything right now.
Nighthawk: Billie.
{Nighthawk looks up at Billie} No.
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SINGLES MATCHHideaki Kazama vs Nighthawlk------------------------------------
Alison Valance: āThis next contest is scheduled for one fall. The referee assigned is Blue Shoes.ā
{The beeping synths and sliding guitar of "Dream Rider" hit the PA, and as the drums and main guitar riff kick in, Hideaki Kazama explodes from the back, calling out to the crowd with clenched fists and a bellow of joy. He grins ear to ear, walking back and forth to excite the fans before making his way down the ramp, high-fiving and generally playing off the crowd. Hideaki climbs the ring steps, wiping his feet on the apron, and grabs the top rope before slingshotting himself in, landing on his feet and looking around at the crowd with a huge smile on his face. He nods to them, taking a few steps forward before spinning in place and throwing a fist up as he leans against the opposite ropes, smile still wide on his face. He steps back into a corner, testing the ropes, and waits for the bell, bouncing on the soles of his feet with energy and determination on his face.}Alison Valance: āIntroducing first, from Yokohama, Japan and weighing in at 88.45 KGā¦ā¦ Hideaki Kazama!ā
{As the opening strains of "I Remember (Rolling Thunder 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 83.9 kgā¦. āThe American Samuraiāā¦. āThe Wrestling Machineā Nighthawk!ā
Terri Morasco: āAnd this ought to be a good one, Vasco. Two men who are well-versed in the Japanese style of wrestling, giving us a genuine treat here tonight on Sacrifice.ā
Vasco Dias: āItās weird. Both men are highly thought of in Japan, but Iād argue that Nighthawk is a little more respected at the moment. Thereās just something about this Kazama guy that Iām not sure about yet.ā
{As Blue Shoes finishes his pre-match check of both men for any foreign objects both men catch each otherās eyes across the ring and bow to each other in a sign of respect before the referee rings the bell. Moving into the center of the ring both men immediately lock up and push against each other for position until they find themselves against the ropes, continuing to try and find an opening until Blue Shoes moves in to separate them which he is able to do after a very large amount of negotiation. Frowning, as though this was something he wasnāt particularly expecting, the Chicagoan nonetheless moves off the ropes as Sin instructs him to keep to the game plan in Spanish. Moving back into the center of the ring Nighthawk again goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup before using his speed advantage to pummel his way through into a standing switch attempt before coming out the back door with a hammerlock, only to see himself caught with a snapmare counter that forces him to release the hammerlock and roll through into a standing position. Standing at the ready almost immediately, Hideaki doing the same as both men now feel slightly warmed up, Nighthawk removes the orange peel-colored rubberband keeping his long hair tied up before throwing that into the crowd, ignoring the shrieks of the female fans as he does so. Going for a knucklelock and getting it the āWrestling Machineā uses his speed and agility advantage to pop off a quick knucklelock armdrag that sends Hideaki three-quarters of the way out of the ring, flipping his long hair out of his face as he does so. Taking a moment to think of what he wants to do next the Yokohaman moves into the center of the ring and goes back to the collar-and-elbow lockup before going for an ankle pick right into a single-leg takedown which the āAmerican Samuraiā counters by keeping his leg extended and sprawling out as deep as he can, quickly threatening for a guillotine choke which forces Hideaki to release the single-leg as both men stand at the ready.}Terri Morasco: āWeāre seeing a very interesting match between Hideaki Kazama and Nighthawk here. Theyāre each trying to outwrestle the other, and I honestly didnāt think Iād see that from Hideaki. I figured heād want to turn this into a striking bout, something more on par with a kickboxing bout.ā
Vasco Dias: āI think this is about their shared pasts, Terri. Theyāve never wrestled each other, or interacted really, beyond whatever shared opponents they may have had in Japan. I think weāre going to see a lengthy feeling-out process simply because they donāt know anything about the other beyond what theyāve been told.ā
{Flipping his long hair, a grin on his face as he obviously is enjoying the chance to stretch out and actively deal with a challenge, Nighthawk stretches out against the middle rope before moving back in the center of the ring and going back to the collar-and-elbow lockup before pummeling right through into a standing wristlock, taking that over with a well-timed wristlock takeover before switching his grip up into a seated armwringer as he begins to focus his offensive attack on the arm. Seeing that coming Hideaki uses his free hand to force himself up into a bridge, before firing off a lightning-fast kick to the thigh of Nighthawk before standing up and spinning out of the wristlock. Shaking his leg out, nodding his head as though he should have expected that counter, the Chicago native goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup and again finds himself backed up into the ropes where Hideaki waits for the refereeās signal of a clean break and then attempts another leg kick only to have that checked by Nighthawk who amusedly wags a finger as if admonishing him for trying the same trick a 2nd time. Continuing to shake his leg out Nighthawk raises his left arm for a knucklelock which Hideaki takes, and spins through into a Japanese stranglehold as Blue Shoes sprints over to see if the āWrestling Machineā wants to surrender. Grunting out a strangled, yet highly polite, no Nighthawk bends down and simply wriggles his way out of the hold in much the same way someone might wriggle out of their pants before coming out of the hold with an arm grabbed and immediately transitions into a standing armwringer which he quickly turns into a Pat Mack Special as he appears to have no interest in letting this go on any longer than it absolutely has to. Scrambling to the ropes quickly, grabbing onto them with his free arm like he has suddenly found a life preserver, Hideaki pulls himself up to his feet and immediately fires off a kick only to see Nighthawk throw one of his own at more or less the same time, both men catching each otherās kicks and deciding to let go together only for Hideaki to land another thudding kick to the chest and then lands a solebutt to the midsection. Seeing his opening Hideaki gets a running start only to be grabbed by his arm right into a lungblower to the arm before being caught in a flying triangle armbar which a clearly ticked-off āAmerican Samuraiā supplements with a barrage of 12-to-6 elbows to the crown of the head until Hideaki is able to get to the ropes to force a break of the hold.}Terri Morasco: āAnd this sporting match, between two highly respected men, has turned into something very physical and gritty. And it all started when Hideaki decided to throw kicks, something Nighthawk apparently doesnāt care for.ā
Vasco Dias: āWe talked with Nighthawk earlier today, and he mentioned that he has wrestled more than his fair share of kickboxers in Japan. And every time, it was not an experience he relished. I think, Terri, heās had more than enough kicks landed on his person to last him a lifetime.ā
{Rolling to the floor to shake out his arm Hideaki turns around and sees Nighthawk going for an Orange Blast before landing a well-timed kick to both ankles to send him face-first onto the ring apron before rolling back into the ring, allowing Hideaki to hit a slingshot double stomp that gets a long 2-count. Heading up to the top turnbuckle Hideaki appears to be thinking about a Skytwister Press only to be forced to roll through when Nighthawk moves out of the way at the last possible moment before landing a glancing palm strike that does nothing more than send Hideaki staggering into a neutral corner where he gets followed in with a gigantic Concussion on Demand that sends him spilling through the middle turnbuckle to the floor where this time the Chicago native is able to hit the Orange Blast that he was looking for originally. Rolling Hideaki back into the ring the āWrestling Machineā heads up to the top turnbuckle and hits a gorgeous dragon rana for a very long 2-count.}
{Rolling through the dragon rana Hideaki lands a Sky High Bomb for a three-count before collapsing backwards to the mat, that counter having taken every last bit of energy out of him.}Alison Valance: āThe winner of the matchā¦.. Hideaki Kazama!ā
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SEGMENTRob's Request------------------------------------
{ We come back from a Blue Chew add to the commentary booth. }
Terri Morasco: Next up we are being joined by Keybo Shabaz with an exclusive in ring interview with the IWF World Champion, Rob Diamond!
Vasco Dias: Fresh off his victory over Elijah Lassiter at Extreme Endurance, Rob is looking to the future and his next opponent!
{ The lights in the arena start to strobe pink when- }"YOO TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT!"
{ Wannabe by Spice Girls the Punk Goes 90's version hits the loud speakers. Rob Diamond comes strutting out through the curtain and does a little spin on his heels before coming to a stop. }Alison Valance: On his way to the ring, weighing in at two hundred and five pounds, he is the BLOOD SOAKED CINDERELLA OF PRO WRESTLING!!! ROB DIAMOND!!!!
{ Rob looks out into the crowd with a shit eating grin on his face before unstrapping the World Championship and holding it high over his head to a huge pop from the crowd. Rob throws the belt over his shoulder and walks down to the ring, slapping as many hands as humanly possible before rolling in under the bottom rope. Keybo waits in the center with two mics as Rob does a quick lap clapping back at the crowd that is cheering for him. Eventually the music dies and Rob stands next to Keybo. }Keybo Shabaz: Whatās up you guys, Iām Keybo Shabaz, interviewer extraordinaire and I am joined in the ring by the IWF WORLD CHAMPION! ROB DIAMOND!
{ The crowd pops again as Rob nods and smiles. }Keybo Shabaz: Now Rob, I have to ask about your match with Elijah Lassiter. It seemed like, at certain points, Elija could have beaten you.
Rob Diamond: Iām not going to lie, Elijah brought the fight. The kid was a lot tougher than I thought and he is definitely going to be a champion someday soon.
Keybo Shabaz: Not the response I was expecting.
Rob Diamond: Hey, I know what itās like to be where he is and have a veteran crap on you. Iām not in the business of burying people. Elijah put up a fight and yeah, he nearly had me a couple of times and I look forward to the next time we face.
Keybo Shabaz: That brings us to why we are out here this evening. You requested this time Rob so what was it you wanted to say?
{ Rob takes a moment before speaking. }Rob Diamond: Itās been my dream for the last six years to hold this belt.
{ Rob says as he looks at the belt on his shoulder. }Rob Diamond: I worked my ass off to become World Champion!
{ The crowd pops. }Rob Diamond: And as everyone knows I spent the last year on a bit in honor of Spike Kane tour that culminated with my World title victory.
{ A āwe miss you Spikeā chant starts. }Rob Diamond: Oh donāt worry, sheās around.
{ Rob says with a knowing smirk. }Rob Diamond: Thing is, Keybo, there is a man whoā¦ Well Iāve come to accept isnāt responsible for Spikeās passing, was in the ring with him when it happened.
{ A murmur starts in the crowd. }Rob Diamond: And this man Iāve faced on two occasions during my journey to the World title. And lost to him on two occasions.
{ Rob says as he looks down for a moment. }Rob Diamond: But.
{ He looks up with a smirk. }Rob Diamond: I figure third times the charm. So next week at Open Fight Night I challenge DEAN HARPER!!!
{ The crowd goes crazy at the challenge. }Rob Diamond: And if he can beat me again then he can have a shot at this!
{ Rob pats the World title. }Rob Diamond: At October Revolution!
{ The crowd is going crazy when the 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 as Dean appears at the top of the ramp. He walks down to the ring, ignoring the crowd by and large as he enters the ring looking across at Rob.}Dean Harper: You really want to put a title shot on the line with me, sweetheart?
{ Rob draws closer to Dean. }Rob Diamond: You bet your sweet sweet ass I do.
{Dean closes the distance with barely a foot between them.}Dean Harper: Keep sweet talking me and this could go a whole new directionā¦
{ Rob closes the gap so they are almost touching. }Rob Diamond: We can go any direction you want AFTER you answer my challenge.
{ Dean smirks.}Dean Harper: Iād be happy to take you down to the mat for round number three sweetheart.
{ Rob returns the smirk. }Rob Diamond: I bet your thirsty ass would ācept this time IāM the top!
{ The crowd pops as Rob raises the World title over their heads. }Rob Diamond: Save the sexy talk for the ring, Honey bear, hate to see-
{ Rob suddenly ball taps Dean to a pop. }Rob Diamond: Come prematurely.
{ Then walks past him only to get a slap on the ass from Dean who just winks at Rob. Rob turns and looks with a grin then continues to climb out of the ring. }Vasco Dias: Itās official!
Terri Morasco: Next week at Open Fight Night it will be Rob Diamond versus Dean Harper!
Vasco Dias: And if Dean wins he gets a Menās World Title shot at October Revolution!
Terri Morasco: This is a huge match, Vasco!
Vasco Dias: Dean Harper was the last man to face Spike Kane, he defeated Spike Kane for the World title and he could repeat history, to an extent against Spikeās best friend, Rob Diamond!
Terri Morasco: I canāt wait for next week. This is clearly a match that Rob has been wanting for a long time and one Iām sure the fans have been dying to see again.
{ Rob gets to the top of the ramp and holds up the World title again. Dean watches with a strange look on his face, almost admiring Rob before blowing him a little kiss and waving. }------------------------------------
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE QUALIFIERFiona McFly vs Felicia Firefly------------------------------------
{ The lights go dark and the fans use their phones to make light, like fireflies and she arrives to the ring from the rafters by zip line. She executes a headstand-front handspring into a crouching position and the camera closes up on her face, she has red eye contacts and she shouts emphatically as she jumps up to her feet. }Terri Morasco: Here we go, ladies and gentlemen! The first of our Heiress to the Throne qualifiers is upon us--
Vasco Dias: --and Felicia Firefly will be swatted down...like a bug!
Terri Morasco: Really now?! Youāre just gonna brush her off like that?!
{ A video package begins playing to 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. 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. }Vasco Dias: Ummm...whatās up with Fiona?! She looks beet-red!
Terri Morasco: We do understand that sheās feeling a bit under the weatherā¦
Vasco Dias: But you wouldnāt know it with Fiona, Iāll give her that much.
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
{ As Felecia Firefly continues posing for the crowd, Fiona McFly catches her from behind with a massive belly-to-back suplex, followed by a second and then a third! The Flyforce member staggers to her feet and fires off a few rights and lefts, but as the Borg mantra goesā¦āresistance is futile.ā And Fiona follows this mantra to a perfect āT,ā grabbing Feliciaās left arm and sinking it into her dreaded HALESTORM kimura hold! }Vasco Dias: Hoo-man, she aināt wastinā any time!
Terri Morasco: No kidding!
{ Felicia Firefly isnāt going anywhere. Sheās locked in good and tight, and as McFly dials up the pressure, the Flyforce member finds herself left with no other option but to tap out, prompting the referee to call for the bell! }[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Vasco Dias: Game over!
Terri Morasco: Thatās gotta be a record!
{ Fiona takes a few moments to catch her breath before celebrating her victory as āLove Bites (So Do I)ā plays again. }------------------------------------
SEGMENTDevil's due ------------------------------------
{āWelcome to the Jungleā kicks in on public address system and the Bakersfield native Brayden Doyle steps through the curtain and into the arena.}Terri Morasco: And now itās time for a special treat as local hero, Brayden Doyle, has a showcase match.
Vasco Diaz: I think this is a part of an outreach program or a make a wish type of thing or something.
{Doyle runs to one side of the stage and raises his arms to a mediocre reaction. Then he runs to other side and gets the same reaction. Doyle moves to center stage when the crowd pops insanely loud. Doyle smiles ear to ear from the reaction when the camera pulls back and we see a man, around 6ā2ā to 6ā3ā and jacked. He has on a āHellbent: Peppered Whiskeyā shirt with the sleeves cut off and a pair of black athletic pants.}Vasco Diaz: Is that who I think it is?
Teri Morasco: I believe it is!! The rumors are true.
Vasco Diaz: Devil Drake, the self proclaimed āBane of MMAā is in IWF!!
{Doyle pauses, turns around on a hunch only to have his head nearly ripped off with a running lariat. Doyle crumbles on the ramp while the crowd cheers die the former UFC Heavyweight Champion. Devil grabs a handful of the hair of Doyle before tossing him with ease over his shoulder with a belly to belly overhead high release suplex.
Devil gets a sick grin on his face then stalks over to Doyle, pulls him up once more. He wraps both hands around the throat and chokes him until heās nearly unconscious before flipping him around for a kneeling reverse piledriver on the steel ramp.}Teri Morasco: This is just plain brutal.
Vasco Diaz: If your familiar with the reputation of Devil Drake then youād know he donāt really care what you think.
{Devil stares at his handiwork a second before waving for a microphone. A faceless worker hands him one and runs. Devil stands there with the mic in hand listening to the reaction from the crowd. Half the crowd has went nuts for him, while the other have reign down their contempt for the man known as āThe Mythā. Finally he speaks.}Devil Drake: Youāre Welcome!!
{He drops the mic on the stage and stands there until the camera cuts away.}------------------------------------
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE QUALIFIERBrooklyn Madrox vs Grace Park------------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following match is scheduled for one fall and points for the Heiress to the throne!
Terri Morasco: This is a moment that could really make or break the fly force. They havenāt really shown much since arriving but this could be the chance they have been waiting for.
Vasco Dias: Itās also a moment for Brooklyn to remind everyone why she was the longest reigning womenās world champion.
{ āBecause I'm Awesomeā by The Dollyrots plays as Grace Park does a butterfly kick through pyro and jogs down the aisle high-fiving some fans then slides into the ring.. }
Alison Valance: first to the ring, standing at 5ā4āā and weighing in at 120 pounds Grace Park!
Terri Morasco: Grace seems to be full of energy.
Vasco Dias: But weirdly quiet building up to this match.
{The lights in the arena fade to black as purple and white strobe lights begin to flitter about the crowd. The frantic strobe effect suddenly stops as "In the Dark" blasts forth from the speakers of the auditorium and all spotlights turn to the top of the ramp to illuminate the figure standing there, eyes closed and head lowered.} Alison Valance: Making her way to the ring, from Centralia, Pennsylvania - weighing in at 112 pounds ... The Little Bad Wolf, BROOKLYYYYYYYN MAAAAAAADROOOOOOX!
{Brooklyn looks up, a smile on her lips as she begins her walk to the ring. She seems to glide up the ring steps before stepping in to the ring and making her way to the center of the ring. Grinning at her opponent and refusing to break eye contact.} Terri Morasco: Brooklyn has had a successful return to the ring.
Vasco Dias: Sheāll be going for the OpenWeight next Open Fight night.
{ the ref looks between both women before signaling for the bell.}Vasco Dias: I hope this is long and bloody.
{ As soon as the match starts Brooklyn is across the ring and hits Grace with an Unholy Trinity }Terri Morasco: Ouch. Grace is in trouble here.
{ Brooklyn hits Grace with a BIG BAD WOLF and then goes for the pin }1
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{ "In the Darkā plays as Brooklyn gets up and holds her hand high.}Terri Morasco: Brooklyn is on a tear.
Vasco Dias: She really is.
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SEGMENTDevil's thoughts ------------------------------------
{A camera follows behind Devil Drake as he walks briskly through the backstage area. Chasing him along with the camera is Tiffany Jones, who yells after him, but Devil disregards her and keeps moving. He pushes open the exit door where a black Escalade is waiting with the engine running. Devil opens the door and a blonde woman with modest muscle tone, wearing a āFight Zoneā t-shirt sits in wait: his wife, Rhea Drake. This is when Tiffany catches him.}Tiffany Jones: Devil, are officially signed to IWF?
{Devil stops, his back to her, his hand on the door. After a moment he turns around.}Devil Drake: What does it look like? Do you think I was just sitting at home and said āShit, honey, letās go to California, show up at a wrestling event, and kick the shit out of some guyā¦just because? Well, okay, maybe I would kick his ass ājust becauseāā¦but Iām not a west coast type of guy.
Tiffany Jones: So what can we expect going forward?
Devil Drake: What can you expect? For The Myth to grow.
{Devil slides into the drivers seat and just as Tiffany tries to ask a third question he closes the door in her face and drives off.}------------------------------------
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE QUALIFIERCharity Crowne vs Emma Danielson------------------------------------
{ The match starts off fast paced with Charity out pacing Emma through out the opening five minutes. Charity at one point spams Emma with the Don't Cha and gets several two counts but Emma sticks through it. Emma finally counters a springboard with the Withdrawl and gets a two count of her own but Charity tries to keep the pace up. Emma grounded her again with a Last Round and then a Holy Driver. Emma got several two counts of her own but Charity fought back. Charity tried to speed things up again and hit the Social Climber for two. Emma fought back and hit the Faceplant for two. }Vasco Dias: This match has been back and forth, back and forth!
Terri Morasco: Emma seems out of her element but she keeps fighting back!
Vasco Dias: Emma refuses to stay down!
Terri Morasco: This may be one of those instances where veteran skills trump in ring ability!
{ Charity is up and hits the Don't Cha on Emma! Charity then hits the Floor Routine Redux and goes for the cover but it's only two. Charity looks like she's getting frustrated and argues with the referee, Tommy Knocker. Emma gets back up in the mean time. Charity turns right into the BROOKLYN HANGOVER!!! Emma makes the cover and Tommy Knocker makes the count! ONE! TWO! THREE!!!!! }Vasco Dias: Emma has done it! She's qualified for the Heiress to the Throne!
Terri Morasco: Who would have thought this late in her career that Emma would still be turning heads!
Vasco Dias: She looked damn impressive tonight!
{ Emma has her hand held in victory as we go to commercial. }------------------------------------
SEGMENTAbraxes backstage promo ------------------------------------
{The crowd is in a rush of noise from the ending of the last match when suddenly the sound of children's laughter plays over the speakers. There is the sound of static and the tron flashes several images of suffering so fast that each image is to fast to register anything more than unease before revealing Abraxesā grinning visage.}āChildren.ā
{He inhales deeply, letting out a sigh.}āI have spoken about why I have come. What my purpose is. I do not expect to ever complete it. I do not come here to make you better.ā
{He snaps his teeth together with a loud click.}āI am coming for you. All of you. But I am not yet taken seriously. In this world of gods on earth and other, lesser, demons why should you. I have yet to prove my threat.ā
{He shakes his head slightly and laughs.}āBut I will. You all have your sins. Sleep soundly while you can because I will be coming to find you and put you into your final slumber. Like I have done so far. But first I must start. I must show what the fury of my coming means. I need a sacrifice. Who shall be my little lamb?ā
{He wipes his hand slowly over his mask and then a sinister grin forms.}āI know what I will do. I will do someone a favor. Someone who wanted to be seen. Someone who felt they deserved better. To be taken seriously.ā
{He snaps his teeth together again.}āAdel Trevant, you will be my little lamb. I will bring you into the spotlight. The whole world will gaze on you in wonder and disgust as I lay bare your sins and send you to your final sleep. You will be the first Adel Trevant. I hope that you run.ā
{He snaps his teeth together again before there is a burst of static and the screen goes back to the IWF logo.}------------------------------------
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE QUALIFIERVivienne Rodgers vs Rosa De Luca------------------------------------
Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL for the Heiress to the throne tournament!
Terri Morasco: This will be an interesting fight to witness. These two women fought each other during the tag team event not too long ago and now they will be facing each other solo.
Vasco Dias: Rosa made her opinion clear on Vivienne and both women stated they intended to win this match.
{The arena goes dark before blue strobe lights flash wildly as A''Made For This'' by City Wolf goes through the arena before Rosa De Luca walks through the curtain to a rumble of the crowd extending her arms as the lights go back up. She walks the walk down to the ring and slides into her corner, waiting for the match to start.} Alison Valance: On her way down to the ring first, weighing in at 152 pounds from Naples, Italy The Italian Rose Rosa De Luca!
Vasco Dias: I have to admit despite how new Rosa is she has certainly made an impression. I think she is the tallest women we have in the company right now.
Terri Morasco: Twitter has certainly taken notice of her. Iām not sure if she is as thrilled with the comments.
Vasco Dias: Iām not sure what asking someone to step on you means but I think I like the idea of it.
Terri Morasco: Please stop talking.
{The opening trumpets to Confident by Demi Lovato begin to play as the lights in the ring drop, leaving gold and green spotlights on the stage and ramp. The lights in the arena pulse with similar colors as the bass kicks in. Vivienne herself does not appear until the lyrics begin in Earnest, walking on from backstage. Vivienne grins confidently as she raises a fist into the air on stage, holding the pose for a few seconds before stepping toward the ring, throwing a few punches and a kick as she begins to walk. She jumps up onto the apron, walking alongside the outer part of the ring before going in over the top rope, interacting with the crowd as she circles the inside of the ring. She takes to the center of the ring as the chorus plays, raising her fists into the air before Vivienne settles into her corner.} Alison Valance: and finally on her way down to the ring, weighing in at 140 pounds from Madison, Wisconsin, and Vivienne Rodgers!
Terri Morasco: Vivienne looks determined tonight.
Vasco Dias: You say that every match.
{Rosa is stretching before the match and Vivienne is waiting for the bell to ring.} Terri Morasco: There is a clear tension between the two women inside the ring.
Vasco Dias: At least itās not sexual tension. I donāt think I could take another Pandora and Astrid situation.
{The Ref takes a step back and calls for the bell. The two women walk out of their corner and slowly circle each other. Viv goes to grapple Rosa who moves away from Viv.} Vasco Dias: Good leg work from Rosa as always
Terri Morasco: Rosa clearly does not want to get into those strong arms of Vivienne.
Vasco Dias: ā¦right
{Viv goes for a powerbomb but Rosa escapes by hitting Viv in the head.} Vasco Dias: Rosaās using her head here. Keep Vivienne away from her so she canāt suplex you.
Terri Morasco: Itās a good strategy.
{Rosa whips around with a European Uppercut knocking Viv back. Viv jumps right up and both women tie it up again in the center of the ring.} Terri Morasco: Rosa has to be thinking about how to get out of this.
Vasco Dias: Rosa doesnāt look bothered to me.
{Rosa escapes Vivās hold with an elbow strike. Viv stumbles backwards. Rosa takes a breathe before pulling a Tilt-A-Whirl Neckbreaker. } Vasco Dias: See? What did I tell you?
Terri Morasco: Itās clear that both of these women are dedicated to winning here. They both have something to prove here.
{Rosa hits Viv with a mma fashion Double Leg Take-down.} Terri Morasco: Rosa trying to ensure Vivienne stays down here.
{Rosa goes for the cover.
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Thr-KICK OUT} Vasco Dias: that was likely closer than Viv wanted.
Terri Morasco: Rosa is trying to wear Viv out one way or another if this keeps up.
{Rosa kicks viv in the ribs hard causing Viv to let out a sound of pain. Rosa grabs Viv up by her hair pulling her up.} Terri Morasco: Rosa wants to prove herself here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Of course she does.
{Rosa hits viv with a Picture Perfect Dropkick, dropping her down to the mat.} Vasco Dias: OH!
Terri Morasco: Ow. That had to hurt.
{Viv is slow to her feet and Rosa sees an opening for a few strikes to Vivās midsection and brings Viv down. Rosa goes for another kick but Viv scrambles and gets the ropes. Both women are to their feet but Rosa is right there with a Half Nelson Choke Suplex. She whips Viv into the corner and chases her in with vicious Repeated shoulder thrusts in the corner.} Vasco Dias: Rosa is putting her all out here.
Terri Morasco: She certainly seems to have a fire about it.
{The referee counts to five and Rosa backs off but then she runs back in with a knee in the corner and then jams her foot into the throat of Viv for the full five count again.} Vasco Dias: Rosa is breaking little Vivi down in the corner.
Terri Morasco: Vivienne needs to get back up.
{Rosa pulls Viv up and sends her across the ring with a Sambo Suplex. Viv tries to sit up but Rosa is right there with a Back elbow dropped into a Spinning Fisherman Suplex.
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KICK OUT! } Vasco Dias: Just a two count.
Terri Morasco: But a long one.
{Rosa pulls Viv to her feet and looks for kick but Viv manages to catch her leg! Viv hits Rosa in the leg causing Rosa to back off. Viv grabs her by the throat and throws her down for a chokeslam. Viv looks for the pin.
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KICK OUT! } Vasco Dias: Boo! I was enjoying watching Rosa go to town!
Terri Morasco: Vivienne looks to be back in this match.
{Viv backs off Rosa slightly. Rosa stands up and catches a running boot to the face, Viv glaring down at her.} Terri Morasco: Vivienne seems a little upsetā¦
{As soon as Rosa stands. Viv gets behind her for a Powerbomb, she hits Rosa with it a couple times making it a Slumber Party, and she goes for the pin.
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KICK OUT!} Vasco Dias: You donāt say?
{They both get to their feet and Rosa looks for another kick to buy herself time but Viv ducks and gets behind her and hits a German Suplex bridged into a pin.
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KICK OUT!} Vasco Dias: you canāt take Rosa that easy!
{ Viv pulls her right up off the mat into Rainbow and another pin attempt.
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KICK OUT! } Vasco Dias: Sheās not letting Rosa breathe!
Terri Morasco: Sheās looking unstoppable right now.
{Viv pulls Rosa up and hits her with a Swinging Backbreaker.} Vasco Dias: A vicious back breaker there. Rosa doesnāt look good.
{Rosa is stunned for the moment as she catches her breath. She gets to her feet and Viv follows suit but Rosa is there with several hard kicking blows over her back and hits her with a Tilt-A-Whirl Neckbreaker! Rosa covers again.
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KICK OUT! } Vasco Dias: YES! Take back the match, Rosa!
Terri Morasco: Theyāre putting on a show for sure.
{Rosa gets to her feet and reaches for Viv but Viv grabs her with a roll up.
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KICK OUT! } Vasco Dias: Nearly a three count?! WHY? How?
{They both get to their feet. Rosa charges with another kick but Viv ducks and bounces off the ropes. She comes back with Sharp shooter but Rosa avoids. Viv manages to get a grapple on Rosa taking her into a RAISE YOUR GLASS, with Rosaās shoulders pressed to the mat.
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3!!!} Vasco Dias: Boo. That count was quick! Quick I tell you!
Terri Morasco: It really wasnāt.
Alison Valance: Your winner Vivienne Rodgers!
{Viv releases Rosa and stands up as Confident by Demi Lovato starts playing. Viv offers her hand to Rosa and helps her back up, shaking her hand as we cut to commercial.}------------------------------------
OLYMPIANS MIXED TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT Finals
Almir Sayed and Charity Crowne vs The Ace Kathy Conway------------------------------------
Vasco Dias: Welcome back to Monday Night Sacrifice and the Olympian Mixed Tag Team Tournament!
Terri Morasco: It has been a long journey for both of these teams, they both deserve to be here but only one team can win and earn themselves title shots of their choosing when they choose!
Vasco Dias: Such a huge opportunity for both teams.
Terri Morasco: And I would be remiss if I didnāt mention that we are joined by IWF StrongStyle Champion, James Gilmore!
James Gilmore: Howdy yaāll!!!
Vascp Dias: Jamesā¦
James Gilmore: Donāt be downer, Vasco! Iām just put here ta enjoy this match!
Vasco Dias: And not scout your potential future challenger, Almir Sayed?
James Gilmore: Hey, I wasnāt booked an I wanted a front row seat to a sloberknocker!
Terri Morasco: Thatās good enough for me!
{"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.}
{ āSnake Charmerā by Annon Domini begins to play as Haseem steps out through the curtain to boos from the live audience. }Haseem: It is my honor, my privilege, my sacred duty to introduce to you the MONEY MAKER!!! ALMIR!!! SAYED!!!
{ With that, Almir steps out through the curtain with arms thrown out and his head held back. The crowd boos him like crazy as he looks out with a smile. }Terri Morasco: Earlier today Almir had some strong words for you James.
James Gilmore: Letās hear what he had to say!
{ Together the two men head down the ramp and toward the ring. An inset promo of Almir Sayed from earlier today shows up in the lower left hand of the screen. }Almir Sayed: So word has it that James Gilmore wants to do some commentary tonight. Isnāt that funny how the infamous StrongStyle Champion wants to commentate on MY match!? Listen Mr. Gilmore, you can scout me all you want but nothing is going to stop me from pinning you for the StrongStyle Championship. And since you so generously offered me the opportunity to earn the shot, I wonāt even have to cash in my Olympian win! So thank you for that!
{ The inset ends as we see Haseem run ahead to hold down the second rope for his companion. Almir enters the ring and drops to his knees in the center, arms out as Haseem demands the crowd respect him! }
Terri Morasco: Interesting words from your would be number one contender.
James Gilmore: So shoot me! Almir is impressive an I wanna watch him work!
Vasco Dias: Iām sure thatās it.
James Gilmore: Canāt a guy enjoy a good match!?
Vasco Dias: Not in this sport, not usually.
{ The lights in the arena dim with the opening chords and then start to flash red, blue and white in rotation as the guitar riff kicks in, joined by the drums. Then the lyrics to "Brotherhood Of Man" by Motorhead begin and the circular steel platform that The Ace is stood upon with his back towards us and the Union Jack Flag draped across his shoulders, begins to turn. The platform is decorated to look like a roulette wheel. Slowly it spins a full one-eighty degrees and we now see The Ace facing us as Kathy Conway is on a single bended knee on the right side of the stage. Cards begin to fall from the rafters. Kathy offers him her hand and The Ace waits a moment before stepping off the platform and grasping the hand of his wife, who is carrying his signature steel rake in her other hand.
The couple proudly walk through the shower of falling cards, hand in hand. At the foot of the ramp, the cards stop falling as the couple share a passionate kiss. The Ace then confidently struts over to the steel steps as Kathy follows him in, armed. The Ace climbs the steel steps towards the ropes and steps through them. He walks over to the adjacent turnbuckle, climbing the second rope. He raises both arms in the air. The Ace then climbs down, handing the flag over to a stage hand beforeand he walks to the middle of the ring, the lights return to normal... }Terri Morasco: Here we go! The Olympian Finals!
James Gilmore: I canāt wait!
{ Charity and Kathy are going to start things off with Blue Shoes as the referee. Blue Shoes calls for the bell and Charity and Kathy move out of their corners, circling each other. Kathy moves in for the tie up but Charity slips under her grasp and hits a back elbow to the back of Kathyās head and then a hair pull backbreaker! }James Gilmore: Watch the hair!
Vasco Dias: Blue Shoes is letting it go.
Terri Morasco: Referees discretion right from the bell!
{ Charity goes right for the cover but itās not even a one count. Both women get right to their feet and Charity goes for another back elbow but Kathy ducks this time and grabs Charity with a skull crushing finale. Kathy rolls her over for the cover but Charity kicks right out this time. }Terri Morasco: Early pin attempts on both sides!
Vasco Dias: Neither team wants this to last longer than it has to. End it quick, get that title shot and go home!
James Gilmore: You can really senses the desperation on both sides!
{ Both women get back to their feet. Kathy moves in but Charity eye rakes Kathy! Blue Shoes gives Charity a warning but Crowne hits her with a shoulder tackle and thrusts Kathy into a vacant corner and begins to hit repeated shoulder thrusts. Charity hits Kathy with a monkey flip out of the corner and then leaps for the cover. Itās a one count this time and Kathy kicks out! }James Gilmore: Not even close!
Vasco Dias: Very observant, James.
James Gilmore: Thanks, Vasco!
Vasco Dias: That was sarcasm.
James Gilmore: Oh I know, I just like to kill with kindness.
{ Charity is up and she looks to Almir who is ready for the tag. Crowne tags in Almir and that forces Ace into the ring. Ace and Almir march toward each other and the two men immediately start mouthing off. Eventually the Ace palms the face of Almir and shoves him away. Almir turns back and just slaps the Ace across the face as hard as he can! }James Gilmore: Not a good idea!
Vasco Dias: No one slaps the most beautiful man in the universe three years running!
James Gilmore: Thatās not a real award!
Terri Morasco: Actually, it is according to Rob Diamondās blogā¦
{ Ace doesnāt even hesitate as he grabs Almir with an arm wrench and a hook kick that takes the new guy down! Ace drops a quick elbow and covers but itās only a one count. Ace pulls Almir up but the new comer pushes Jake off and lunges at him with a forearm! Almir then lands several knife edge chops to the chest of Jake and drives him back into a vacant corner. Almir goes for a belly to belly but Jake boxes the ears of Almir! }Vasco Dias: Smart veteran move by Jake!
James Gilmore: Ya know, in my match with Ace we saw a bit a ring rust but now heās looking 100 percent!
Vasco Dias: Stop making excuses!
Terri Morasco: I think that was a compliment?
James Gilmore: Absolutely!
{ Ace lunges at Almir with a big time spine buster and goes right in for another cover but Almir kicks right out. Ace pulls Almir up off the mat and Sayed springs back with a quick arm drag but Ace rolls right back to his feet and counters with a spear! Ace covers again but itās just another one count! }Terri Morasco: Ace, just like his wife is trying to put Almir as quick as he can.
Vasco Dias: You have to wonder who a long match favors. Ace and Kathy have years of experience but theyāre also a bit older than the opposition. Almir and Charity lack the in ring time of their opponents but they have youth on their side.
James Gilmore: I think the Conways know how to conserve energy for a long match.
Terri Morasco: I agree with James. I think the longer this goes the more it favors the Conways!
{ Ace pulls Almir up again and Almir throws him down with another arm drag. Ace is up but this time Almir hits a running boot to the face of Jake and a snap suplex! Ace gets back up but Almir is right their with a springboard forearm! }James Gilmore: Almir abandoning the strikes and going with that high octane offense!
Vasco Dias: Stop bashing Almir!
Terri Morasco: Heās not?
{ Almir is up and gaining momentum. Almir springboards again and hits a disaster kick on Jake Conway and then Pay Dirt! Jake is down and Almir makes a cover and itās only for two! }Terri Morasco: Almir got two!
James Gilmore: Heās wearing Jake down!
{ Almir goes to the ropes while Jake is still down and spring boards off with a moonsult but Ace gets the knees up! Almir hits hard and Jake rolls Almir into a school boy for a two count of his own. Both men get back to their feet but Ace grabs Almir with the Reversal of Fortune and goes for another cover! Blue Shoes makes the count but itās only a two count again! }Vasco Dias: And now Jake got two!
James Gilmore: The desperation and the pace is showing in both men!
Terri Morasco: Excellent observation!
{ Jake is back up and heās lining up his next shot. Almir slowly pushes himself up and Jake comes in with a FameAcer but Almir forward rolls out of the way and tags Charity back into the ring! }James Gilmore: Almir with escape!
Vasco Dias: Smart move by Sayed, get out of their now!
{ Charity rushes into the ring and connects with Donāt Cha before Kathy is even fully through the ropes! Charity pulls Kathy the rest of the way and hits her with the Coronation! Kathy is down and Charity makes the cover but Ace pulls Charity off at two! }Vasco Dias: Jake watching his wifes back!
James Gilmore: I admire their dedication to each other but I hope he didnāt just waste his one pin break!
Terri Morasco: Itās a now or never situation!
{ Charity is up and so is Kathy but before Charity can do anything Kathy hits her with a leaping neckbreaker! Both women get back up quick but Kathy with Quick as a Kat but Charity kicks out at two. Both women are up again and Kathy grabs Charity with a fishermenās suplex! Charity starts to push herself up but Kat is there with her own FameAcer! Charity is down and itās Almirās turn to break it up at two! }James Gilmore: What goes āround comes āround!
Vasco Dias: So when Almir uses his pin break itās okay but when Ace does it itās stupid!? Stop being mad you lost!
James Gilmore: Grab a CBD gummie and calm ya horses, heesh.
Terri Morasco: Seriously.
{ Kathy pulls Charity up to her feet but Charity springs back to life with a Diamond Cutter!!! }Terri Morasco: This could be it!
{ Kathy lands too close to her corner and the Ace tags himself in! Almir charges into the ring but Ace catches him with a leaping knee then a knee lift then pulls Almir right into the ACE PLANT! Blue Shoes moves in and itās ONE! TWO! THREE!!!!! }Vasco Dias: The Conways have just won the inaugural Olympian Mixed Tag Team Tournament!!!
Terri Morasco: What a historic night for an historic couple!
{ Ace and Kathy meet in the center of the ring, disregarding Blue Shoes and opting to kiss in victory. }James Gilmore: True love is triumphant!
Vasco Dias: Stop bragging that Almir lost!
James Gilmore: Iām not!
Vasco Dias: Right.
{ Ace and Kathy continue to kiss as we go off the air. }
Well howdy there pardner.