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SHOW OPEN------------------------------------
{ We start off with a black-and-white image of Fiona McFly and her longtime rival Paige Garcia, the final two in the 2016 Iron Maiden. }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
Time and memory, frozen in crystal...
{Paige celebrates as Fiona slowly pulls herself to her feet in the corner. The two lock eyes as the crowd gets excited. They stand up to one another and talk trash in the center of the ring before they hit one another in the center of the ring. They then begin to trade blows in the center of the ring as the two of them go back and forth, the crowd cheering for Fiona and booing Paige who gets the upper hand with a knee to the gut. She pushes Fiona into the corner and throws her to the ropes, grabbing hold of her and hitting her with a Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker, quickly falling into the cover, only to get a two at the last second, Fiona shooting her shoulder off the mat.}
Terri Morasco: Pure resiliency by Fiona!
Vasco Dias: Paige doesnāt look happy.
{The new Shieldmaiden smacks the mat and gets to her feet, stalking Fiona. She grabs hold of her and lifts her into the Torture Rack position, looking for another āAll About Meā but Fiona manages to wriggle off, spinning Paige right into the āSending Offā Cutter!!!
THE COVER!
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings.}
Alison Valance: HERE IS YOUR WINNER...THE 2016 IRON MAIDEN...FIOOOOOOOONA...MCFLYYYYYYYY!!!
{The referee helps Fiona to her feet and raises her hand in victory as āIām Shipping Up To Bostonā plays over the speakers. Fiona celebrates, holding her arms in the air on the turnbuckle as confetti falls from the ceiling.}
Terri Morasco: FIONA MCFLY IS THE IRON MAIDEN!!!
Vasco Dias: Iāll give her credit...she won. She finally won the big one.
Terri Morasco: FIONA MCFLY IS GOING TO NIGHT OF THE IMMORTALS TO TAKE ON ETERNITY!!
Vasco Dias: Letās see if she can take it to a whole other level...
{ The image slows down to a crawl, showing Fiona as she celebrates within a sea of confetti... }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
A soul was left to ponder many questions over many years -- but the answers have always remained hidden in the past. Veiled by a shadow, too deep to penetrate...
{ The image fades into Eternity screaming the word "ABANDONED" before nailing Fiona with her signature move and scoring the win at the 2016 iteration of Night of the Immortals. As Eternity slowly knelt over Fiona on that night, the image becomes distorted. }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
Then, the soul fades away into a seemingly interminable slumber -- leaving legions to await her return.
{ More distorted images are shown, this time at a slightly faster pace. We see Fiona's battles with Pandora Freeman in 2017, Dawn and Rowan in 2018 -- including the infamous spot when she was lit on fire as the latter uttered the words "go find a new obsession." The distorted images fade into black as the Limp Bizkit song "My Way" plays on. }
"Special
You think you're special
You do
I can see it in your eyes
I can see it when you laugh at me
Look down on me
You walk around on me"
{ The images slowly become more colorised as we see some rare behind-the-scenes footage of Fiona's slow-burn, a nine-month layoff that was encapsulated in a moment that saw her looking out towards the stars, pondering her return. }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
Yet when all seemed lost, the soul made her return as a light from the present -- and the future -- reaches in to illuminate the shadow...
{ We then see the image of Fiona standing alone in the ring in Detroit, sporting her new appearance before cutting to a slow-motion replay of her first match after the absence, in which she placed Diamond Steele in her patented kimura submission. }
"Just one more fight
About a lot of things
And I will give up everything
To be on my own again
Free again
This time I'm 'a let it all come out
This time I'm 'a stand up and shout
I'm 'a do things my way
It's my way
My way or the highway
This time I'm 'a let it all come out
This time I'm 'a stand up and shout
I'm 'a do things my way
It's my way
My way or the highway"
{ Brooklyn Madrox being stunned and pinned during the Heiress to the Throne. Charity Crowne being placed in a d'arce choke. Those are some of the moments being frantically played as we see Fiona in action throughout the past ten months after her in-ring return. We also see some more behind-the-scenes footage of Fiona in training, laughing it up with James Gilmore and Rob Diamond as all signs pointed to April's Spring Knockout 2020 pay-per-view. }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
To complete the saga, she must confront the shadow once again -- facing the past and future in the present. Defining herself by her in-ring actions and knowing that she has nothing else except that one big dance ahead of her...
{ The last image shows a completely overwhelmed Fiona, bathed in a sea of confetti, watching as Dawn Halliwell made her exit... }
Sir Patrick Stewart:
(voice)
To forge a legacy. To become a Champion. To become...Immortal.
{ ...before peering her eyes upon the Night of the Immortals banner, realising that the saga isn't over just yet. }
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SINGLES MATCH
Locke vs Grave Roberts
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from The Wrong Side of the Tracks, āNuclear Heatā Grave Roberts!!!
{ Now Let Them Tremble by All that Remains hits and Grave Roberts makes his way to the ring. }
Terri Morasco: Grave Roberts is making his IWF debut, but he comes with a pretty impressive resume.
Vasco Dias: He is a big, strong guy with a powerhouse offense that will give him an advantage against most opponents, but heās going to have his hands full tonight.
Alison Valance: His opponent is āThe Outlawā Locke!!!
Lord knows the devil don't sleep,
He never shuts his eyes,
You never hear him creepin'... heh...
{ The gentle melody of the song begins to play through the PA; fog is filling the stage at the same time that the lights dim down. The lighting hues change to a pale green as Locke emerges from behind the curtains sporting his traditional sly smirk, his head slightly lowered so as to hide his eyes under the brim of his hat his thumbs tucked into his belt. }
He's at your door, don't let him in,
He'll lie, he'll steal, he'll kill, he'll win
{ Locke walks down the ramp tipping his hat to the fans as he walks past them before shifting to his left and walking to and up the steel steps by the ring. He walks along the apron gliding his fingertips across the top rope while looking out at the crowd and stopping near the middle. He lifts his head to let his eyes peer into the camera in that direction, and out to the crowd, his smirk turning to a devilish grin joined by a slight chuckle before finally leaning down to step between the top and middle ropes, using his hand to keep his hat on. Upon getting into the ring he strides across, pounding his arm to his chest before stretching them out with his fingers extended out in a finger gun and throwing his head back. He holds the pose for a moment before dropping his arms and removing his hat and coat to hand them to the ring crew. He looks down at his shoes and kicks them on top of each other to get the dust off before ensuring his necklace is fastened tightly. He waits for the match to begin. }
Terri Morasco: Itās been a full month since we last saw āThe Outlawā pick up his first win against Ducky Tomlinson, whatever the reason for his time off, he looks to be in peak shape tonight.
Vasco Dias: Yeah I guess so, but what the hell is up with that necklace?
Terri Morasco: I donāt know. Maybe he likes the way it brings out his eyes.
{ The bell rings and the two men lock up in the center of the ring. The jockey for the advantage, Roberts using the weight advantage and Locke the leverage. Finally Locke is able to gain control and applies a side headlock. āThe Tricksterā torques down on the hold really applying the pressure to Graves head and neck, until āNuclear Heatā uses his size advantage and just shoves Locke off, sending the smaller man barreling towards the ropes. Locke comes off of the ropes and is nearly decapitated by a wicked lariat the sends the man from Parts Unknown crashing to the canvas. Roberts stands in the center of the ring checking to make sure his ears are undamaged. Satisfied that he will not be dealing with cauliflower ear the big man begins to try to lay hard kicks into the ribs of āThe Gunslinger,ā but Locke is prepared and rolls ahead of each kick until he is safe on the floor with a smile on his face. Grave bounces off of the opposite ropes and sprints across the ring sliding under the bottom rope, looking for a baseball slide dropkick, but Locke has the move well scounted and easily steps out of the way. Still grinning from ear to ear he says something to Roberts that makes him see red and āNuclear Heatā charges headlong into a spinning back elbow that puts him onto spaghetti legs. Locke quickly follows up with a combo of ten stiff punches that drops Grave to the floor. āThe Tricksterā rolls back into the ring leaving Roberts gasping for air with his eyes rolled back into his skull. The referee begins to count.
Oneā¦
Two...}
Terri Morasco: Locke seems satisfied with just taking the countout win.
Vasco Dias: Itās kind of cheap way to win, but a wins a win.
{ Threeā¦
Fourā¦
Grave picks himself up to all fours.
Fiveā¦
Sixā¦
Roberts reaches for the ring apron
Sevenā¦
Eightā¦
Slowly he pulls himself to his feet and begins to climb into the ring.
Nineā¦
Teā¦ }
Terri Morasco: Somehow Grave Roberts makes it into the ring just before the count!!!
Vasco Dias: Maybe there is something to this guys hype. Seriously though, what is up with Lockeās necklace?
Terri Morasco: Stop worrying about his jewelry and call the match.
{ Locke stands back as Roberts begins to climb to a vertical base, but before he can get off of his knees āThe Tricksterā blasts him in the side of the head with a step up enzuigiri. Grave Roberts is obviously rocked. But he continues to fight his way to his feet, using the ropes for support. Locke stalks him just willing the big man to stagger to the center of the ring before charging and connecting to the point of āNuclear Heatāsā chin with a European uppercut. The blow doesnāt seem to phase Grave and he dares Locke to hit him again. āThe Gunslingerā obliges with another uppercut that seems to just fire Roberts up. A third uppercut causes the big man to just scream in āThe Tricksters face causing Locke to fire out a series of harder and harder uppercuts pushing Roberts closer to the ropes. A final massive strike sends Grave falling through the ropes, but instead of falling to the floor Roberts nearly beheads āThe Tricksterā with a brutal rebound clothesline. Grave stumbles and falls face first to the mat draping his arm over the downed Locke.
Oneā¦
Twoā¦
Locke kicks out with authority! }
Terri Morasco: Grave Roberts within a second of picking up his first IWF win.
Vasco Dias: Itās going to take a hell of a lot more than a clothesline to put down a competitor of Lockeās caliber.
{ Both men get to a vertical base and they stare each other down. A small trickle of blood can be seen on Grave Roberts lip from eating the rapid fire uppercuts and a huge welt is forming across the chest of Locke. Roberts gestures for Locke to bring it and āThe Tricksterā smiles and chops Roberts hard across the chest causing the entire arena to yell āWoo!ā Grave nods as if to say alright and fires back with a chop of his own causing Locke to wence and the crowd to once again yell āWoo!ā Back and forth they chop each other each blow leaving red marks that are quickly beginning to turn purple. Harder and harder are the chops until Roberts switches it up and throws a stiff forearm to the chin of āThe Gunslinger.ā The shot staggers Locke but he quickly rights himself and returns fire. Faster and faster they throw forearms untilā¦ Locke hits Roberts with a spinning elbow that sends him crashing into the ropes. This time āThe Tricksterā is prepared for the clothesline attempt and easily ducks out of the way. Locke then lets out a mighty howl and as Roberts turns he launches shoulder first into the big man. }
Terri Morasco: Fenrirās Howl! This could be the end for Grave Roberts!
Vasco Dias: No! Grave needs to get up and rip off that stupid necklace.
Terri Morasco: Would you stop worrying about that damn necklace!
Vasco Morasco: Do you kiss your mother with that potty mouth?
{ A very dazed Grave Roberts begins to push himself up off of the mat when Locke leaps and drives Roberts face first into the canvas with Dirt on my Boots. āThe Gunslingerā hooks the leg and makes the coverā¦
Oneā¦
Twoā¦
Three!!! }
Terri Morasco: Grave Roberts with a strong debut, but it wasnāt quite enough. Locke is now 2-0 in IWF action.
Vasco Dias: No! Heās still wearing that stupid necklace!}
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SEGMENT
Dirk Manly exposes Abraxes
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{ We return backstage as IWF: News begins another breaking broadcast as the nefarious Abraxes continues his sickening campaign against the innocent Dirk Manly. }
Dirk Manly: I come to you live from a secure location for my own protection. As you are all aware I have been unfairly victimised by the disgusting pantomime villain, Abraxes. In a sickening attack on the freedom of expression this monster has hounded me for the mere crime of attempting to provided impartial reporting on the annual Roulette competition! Now I have to hide for my own personal safety.
{ Dirk shakes his head. }
Dirk Manly: Tonight, I promised you that I would remove the mask of this villain but the truth isā¦ he has done so through his own actions! Week after week, Abraxes has revealed himself to be the enemy of those of us who value freedom. Our forefatherās didnāt die to secure our freedoms only for a rodeo clown to take them all awayā¦ no, true patriots understand the oppression I have been under.
{ Dirk clenches a fist in an overly dramatic fashion. }
Dirk Manly: Well, you may be able to force me to seek seclusion, you may be able to survive a bountyā¦ but you will never take away the liberties of the free press! I am going to expose you for the monster you are, not because of what youāll try to do to more toned, exquisite body, but because of the threat you pose to the founding principles of this country.
{ Dirk holds his head up with faux patriotic pride. }
Dirk Manly: Here, in my Fortress of Solitude, I declare thatā¦
{ Suddenly a huge crashing noise erupts as the set collapses behind Dirk to reveal he is sat in none other than janitorial area of the stadium. Alarmed, Dirk looks around frantically. }
Dirk Manly: Iā¦ ermā¦ this isnāt the end of this!
{ Dirk leaps up and disappears as quickly as he appeared as a cleaner walsk in to observe what all the commotion was about as our segment cuts to black }
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SINGLES MATCH
Nick Knight vs Scott Handsome
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{ Scott Handsome vs Nick Knight started out fast paced with Scott on the offensive in the opening minutes but Nick took control when he caught Scott in a cross body block and powerslammed him. From there it was all Nick Knight man handling Scott Handsome like a rag doll hitting several high impact moves. Scott would mount a comeback minutes later catching Knight off guard with a jawbreaker and hitting a superkick but Nick brought that to a halt with his Non Dairy Creamer suplex. }
Vasco Dias: This Nick Knight is a beast!
Terri Morasco: I donāt think he took kindly to what Scott had to say last week!
Vasco Dias: And it shows with the way heās torn into Scott tonight!
{ Scott tries to get back to his feet but Nick is right there with a nasty release German suplex. Scott once again rolls to his feet but Knight is on him again like white on rice with snap saito suplex. Nick signals to the crowd that itās all over now as he pulls Scott up to his feet and locks in LA LA LAND!!! Referee Tommy Knocker checks on Scott who is unresponsive and calls for the bell!!!! }
Vasco Dias: Nick Knight with a big win here on Open Fight Night by referee stoppage!
Terri Morasco: Incredible work by the Hollywood Butcher!
{ Nick Knight rips his hand away from Tommy Knocker who tries to raise it and posters as his music plays. }
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SEGMENT
B.W.A.
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{ We cut to the backstage area and it is there where we are able to see the likes of Crystal Zdunich. She canāt help but have an arrogant grin on her face as she is clad in a shirt that reads BWA over the front. She isnāt alone as her long time friend Rayne is standing with her.
}
Rayne: This has been a long time coming hasnāt it Crystal?!
Crystal: It has been far too long to be honest. The world got a taste of my daughter and to be honest it disgusted me seeing her say that she was only here for a paycheck. I know a lot of people hate me because they donāt feel like I have put my time in but itās more than just a paycheck.
{ Ayla smiles as she steps into the shot. }
Ayla: You tell them Crissy!
Crystal: To be honest I have been gone for about 7 months and in that time it has been about trying to clear my head. I am a very busy woman I run my own movie studio and things were booming until the entire world shut down. So the real question is what happens now?!
{ Crystal cracks a wicked chuckle as she continues speak. }
Crystal: With that in mind there really is only one thing to doā¦ A return sounds like its the only thing left to do so I am back Bitches and I have a major attitude!
{ With that Crystal smirks as we go elsewhere. }
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A GAUNTLET OF JOBBERS MATCH
On location at the Sayed Estate
Almir Sayed vs A GAUNTLET OF JOBBERS
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LIVE FROM THE SAYED ESTATE!
{ āSnake Charmerā by Annon Domini begins to play as Haseem steps out through the curtain onto the personal stage at Almirās lavish estate with the title above his head āSAYED WORLD WRESTLING!ā Haseem smiles and waves to several dozen cardboard cutouts of Haseem that surround the ring with piped in cheers. }
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 faux crowd cheers him like crazy as he looks out with a smile. Together the two men head down the steps and toward the ring. Haseem runs 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! }
Live via screen in screen, Vasco Dias and Terri Morasco!
Terri Morasco: How many more weeks of this are we going to do?
Vasco Dias: As many as needed until this pandemic clears.
Terri Morasco: So foreverā¦ Great
{ Haseem stands in his referee shirt next to Almir. }
Haseem: The following contest is a GAUNTLET OF JOBBERS MATCH! Almir Sayed will face no more than eight jobbers, due to current social gathering rules in California, in one on one action until only Almir remains!!!
{ Almir applauds his friends announcing. }
Terri Morasco: This is a joke, right?
Vasco Dias: This is a warm up for Almirās eventual epic contest against Nighthawk!
Terri Morasco: Right.
Haseem: Jobber number one! Hugh E. RECTION!!!!
{ A surly bearded man in fatigues comes running to the ring to no music or fanfare. }
Terri Morasco: Really?
Vasco Dias: Hey, this guy has a huge upside.
Terri Morasco: Youāre as bad as they are.
{ Haseem calls for the bell and Almir wastes no time side stepping a clothesline, hooking the arms of Hugh and bringing him down with a backslide pin and both feet on the ropes! Haseem slides so he canāt see the obvious cheating and counts the three!!!! }
Vasco Dias: Almir in record fashion!
Terri Morasco: Does anyone care if I just grab a coffee?
Haseem: Jobber number two! Jack āKING OF SPADESā Conman!
Terri Morasco: What in the hell?
{ A little person clearly dressed to look like Jake āThe Aceā Conway comes up accompanied by Star Trek: Picard actress, Jeri Ryan. }
Terri Morasco: This is ridiculous.
Vasco Dias: Conman is one of the best in the business! His relationship with Kaitlynn is one for the history books!
Terri Morasco: Iām so over this.
{ Jack charges into the ring but Almir leaps over him. Both men hit the ropes and Almir comes back with a running boot to the face of Jack. Conman tries to get up but Almir grabs him with the Paydirt DDT and very clearly hooks his tights for leverage as Haseem counts the three again! }
Terri Morasco: This is an absolute mockery of professional wrestling.
Vasco Dias: I canāt believe Almir defeated a future hall of fame wrestler so fast!
Haseem: Jobber number three! He is āSTRAIGHT EDGE EXTREME!ā Mike Abel!!!!
{ Mike Abel comes out holding up his arms crossed in an X over his head. Abel runs to the ring and leaps over the top rope and right into a nasty clothesline by Almir. Almir pulls him up and then connects with a Money Maker clothesline that sends Abel flipping head over heels. Almir covers him with a boot over Abelās chest and a fast three count before Mike can kick out. }
Vasco Dias: Another one bites the dust!
Terri Morasco: That was a clear Spike Kane parody!
Vasco Dias: I donāt know what youāre talking about! Mike Abel is a pinnacle of the independent scene in California!
Haseem: Jobber number four! Caberto Corona!!!!!
Terri Morasco: What in the ballsā¦
{ Caberto Corona comes out like a force of nature and heads to the ring. }
Vasco Dias: How was Almir able to afford Caberto?
Terri Morasco: Please stop selling this.
Vasco Dias: This is stunning, I didnāt think weād ever see Caberto wrestle again!
{ Almir feigns intimidation as Caberto tries to get the carboard crowd hyped. The two men lock up in the center of the ring but Almir immediately dips behind Caberto with a rear waist lock and then dumps with a bridging German suplex! Haseem checks to make sure itās all legal and then puts Almirās feet on the ropes before counting the three again!!! }
Vasco Dias: Unbelievable! Caberto didnāt stand a chance!!!!
Terri Morasco: Of course he didnāt.
{ Almir is up but heās acting like heās exhausted. }
Vasco Dias: Almir is only half way through the gauntlet of jobbers, will he be able to carry on!?
{ We fade to a quick commercial break. Almir is seen standing in the ring at his gymnasium. }
Almir Sayed: Hello ladies and gentlemen. As you know I am the infinitely successful man of 1000 ways to win, Almir Sayed. Do you find yourself lacking personality, emotion, a feeling of success in your life?
{ Almir asks as we switch angles. }
Almir Sayed: Is your name Nighthawk?
{ He grins from ear to ear. }
Almir Sayed: Then you are in luck. For a limited time only we are offering a free online seminar where you can learn the tools to be as absolutely amazing as me. Just use the offer code āNighthawksuxā and at www.almiristhebest.com and get my first seminar free!
{ The commercial ends as we rejoin the match in progress with Almir rolling up jobber number five Alex āTriceretopsā Daye for a quick three count. }
Vasco Dias: What an amazing contest you all missed during the commercial break!
Terri Morasco: Almir literally just rolled him up.
Vasco Dias: And it was amazing!
Haseem: Jobber number six! Lucifiend Blake!!!!!
{ A man in all black with sad looking face paint steps out next with his arms out. }
Vasco Dias: I hear they call this man the AntiGod.
Terri Morasco: Could Almir be more unoriginal?
Vasco Dias: Are you implying Almir named all these jobbers!?
Terri Morasco: Absolutely.
{ Lucifiend enters the ring and tries for a super kick but Almir ducks it and grabs Lucifiend for a dragon screw legwhip! Lucifiend tries to get right back up but Almir connects with a flying lariat that takes Lucifiend down. From there Almir locks Blake into a figurefour and Haseem calls for the bell immediately before Lucifiend even has a chance to tap! }
Vasco Dias: Smart move by the referee, Lucifiend was clearly out matched.
Terri Morasco: I hope this is the last time I am forced to endure this.
Haseem: Jobber number seven! Ike Spazlo!
{ Ike Spazlo comes out and he looks almost exactly like Mike Abel but nobody asks any questions. Commentary doesnāt even get a chance to say anything as Almir just grabs him for the Money Maker and quickly pins this loser for the only clean three count of the match. }
Vasco Dias: Well Spazlo came and went pretty quick.
Terri Morasco: Iām done commenting on this match.
Vasco Dias: Almir has made it all the way to the final jobber! Who will it be!?
{ Almir leans in a corner of the ring pretending to catch his breath when DAYBIRD STEPS THROUGH THE CURTAIN!!!! }
Haseem: Jobber number eight! DAYBIRD!!!!
Vasco Dias: Oh my god itās Daybird!!!!
Terri Morasco: ā¦
{ Daybird flies into the ring and starts lighting Almir up with knife edge chops. Heās really laying them in there pretty hard! }
Vasco Dias: Daybird has Almir on the ropes!
{ Daybird pulls Almir out of the corner and goes for an Orange Crush Bomb but Almir gets out of it and pulls Daybird in for the Paydirt ddt!!! }
Vasco Dias: Almir is getting his momentum back!
{ Almir steps out onto the apron and sling shots back in with the High Rise on Daybird! }
Vasco Dias: A beautiful high rise!
{ Almir then grabs Daybird for the Silicon Swing before sending him flying! }
Vasco Dias: Almir may just win this thing!
{ Daybird can barely stand up so Almir helps him and then connects with a huge Money Maker!!! Daybird is out cold and Haseem just stops the match because clearly Daybird is out matched!!! }
Haseem: And your winner of the gauntlet of jobbers matchā¦ ALMIR SAYED!!!!!
Vasco Dias: What a stunning show of athleticism and endurance!!!!
{ Almir grabs the microphone. }
Almir Sayed: Did you see that, Nighthawk!? Did you see what I just did!?
Vasco Dias: It was amazing.
Almir Sayed: That is what you have to look forward to if you keep challenging me! UTTER EMBARRASSMENT!
{ Almirās music hits with piped in cheers as he continues to celebrate this great victory. }
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SEGMENT
Nighthawk has had enough of Almir's taunts
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{ As Nighthawk sits at the top of the arena before Sacrifice, watching the ring crew assemble the ring with their usual practiced excellence, the "Wrestling Genius" leans forward until his forearms are on his thighs and glowers with barely-disguised annoyance.
}
Nighthawk: "Since I returned at the Roulette, I've had to hear one thing over and over again from the same person. At first, i ignored it. Then, I dealt with it. But, I'm getting the sense, what I did wasn't enough.
So, here's what we're going to do, Almir. At Night of the Immortals in Miami, you and I are going to have an actual wrestling match. You want to prove you have what it takes to beat me? Fine. We'll do it the way I want. The way that guarantees no excuses, no easy way out.
Pure Wrestling, Almir. No closed fists, three rope breaks a man, and a strict 20-count on the outside of the ring. See you in Miami, Almir."
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SINGLES MATCH
Winner gets Vivienne Rodgers
"The Dragon" vs Andrew Jacobsen
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{ The lights grow a little brighter, as the intro to 'X Gon Give it to Ya' by DMX begins to play on the loudspeakers, out from the behind the curtain slowly walks to the stage, rotating his shoulders a bit, a smirk on his face as he throws his hands up to the relentless of the crowd, pushing his hood back, glancing around the arena hand over his brow to block out some of the light. }
Alison Valance: Standing at six feet three inches, weighing in at two hundred and thirty one pounds....he hails from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Lexington, Virginia...he is Xavier...CROOOOOOOSSSSSS...
Terri Morasco: I'm amazed he showed up tonight. Genuinely.
Vasco Dias: He must have some confidence that this won't end absolutely terribly for him.
{ Throwing his fist in the air, a series of flames lights up the sides of the entrance ramp down to the ring as he charges forward running down the ramp, sliding into the ring through the bottom rope, glancing around a bit, he tosses his jacket off, before making his way to hard camera ropes, putting one foot on the middle rope lifting himself up throwing up a single fist in the air, as the fire slowly goes on the entrance ramp, but the four turnbuckles send a series of fire pyrotechnics into the air. Walking back, the fire slowly fades as he begins to stretch off in his corner. }
Alison Valance: And his opponent...
{ 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. However, for once she's not the only one beside him. A few steps behind the two are an androgynous figure with vibrant blue hair, an older man with a hard-as-stone expression on his face, a woman with a striking resemblance to Vivienne herself, and Andrew's father Jason. }
Alison Valance: Being accompanied by Danielle Chase, Cals Jacobsen, Jacob Rodgers, Ophira Rodgers, and Jason Jacobsen, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, weighing in at 235 pounds, Andrew Jacobsen!
Terri Morasco: That is...QUITE the entourage! I suppose Andrew did say that he'd be bringing some people that wanted a piece of Xavier's hide.
Vasco Dias: Vivienne Rodgers' mother and grandfather, his own father, and...I have no idea who that other person is. Point being, he's not doing this alone. He has five people by him at ringside and twelve thousand people in this arena roaring for Xavier Cross's blood. Even I can't argue against him right now.
{ The group make their way to ringside, Andrew hopping up on the apron and glaring a hole into Xavier. Xavier waves off Andrew, slipping between the ropes and dropping to the floor as Andrew climbs in. Blue Shoes urges Xavier back in, and Xavier shakes his head, clearly content to let Andrew stew on the subject. }
Terri Morasco: And now he won't even get in the ring! We've seen some loathsome things from Xavier Cross, and this is just another notch in the belt at this point!
Vasco Dias: In fairness, would you get in the ring with a pissed-off Hall of Famer? I wouldn't.
{ Andrew shouts at Xavier to get back in the ring, who just puts his hands up and shakes his head with a shit-eating grin. He backs up, walking away from Andrew...only to thud back-first into Jason. The big man shakes his head silently, and Xavier slowly turns around, a vicious grin on his face. He leans right up and into the elder Jacobsen's face, talking trash a mile a minute, laughing in his face about how "SHE'S MINE! SHE ALWAYS WAS MINE, YOU OLD FOOL! YOU CANNOT HAVE HER! YOU CANNOT HAVE! HER!" As he does, though, Jacob Rodgers stalks around behind him, eyes full of murderous intent. Jason entertains Cross's ranting for as long as it takes him to get into position, and the moment that happens the big man roughly grabs Xavier's hand and spins him around TO RECEIVE A RIGHT HAND FROM JACOB! }
Terri Morasco: Big right hand from Jacob Rodgers! Even at his age, I wouldn't want to be punched like that!
Vasco Dias: His nickname as a wrestler was "Hands of Iron", and here we can see why! Jesus Christ, that looks like it hurt!
{ Cross staggers back towards Ophira, who, in an impressive display of agility, winds up and uncorks a vicious roundhouse kick into Cross's jaw! On wobbling legs, Xavier stumbles past Ophira, running half on instinct and half on fear, trying to make for the ramp. Unfortunately for him, both Cals and Danielle are there to meet him, and Jason is sauntering after not far behind. Cross tries to get his hands up, but Cals looks to Danielle, shrugging, and the two rock back on their heels for a DOUBLE SUPERKICK! Cross stumbles back into Jason's arms, and the big man just chuckles, shaking his head before bringing Xavier down and loading him up between his legs in the powerbomb position! A cheer goes up from the crowd, and Jason grins before hefting Cross up and planting him with the ICE BREAKER on the floor! As Cross writhes, Jason grabs him by the hair, dragging him up again and rolling him under the bottom rope! }
Terri Morasco: Talk about a mugging! Normally, I'd be in no way condoning this, but I think I can make an exception here.
Vasco Dias: Is nobody going to talk about how Uriel Black once kidnapped a man and we just forgive that? I'm not saying Cross doesn't deserve this, I'm just saying that a little equity would make sense.
Terri Morasco: All due respect to Dean Harper, but if he were half as loved as Vivienne Rodgers, he would have taken a beating for it. Besides, he paid before.
{ Cross slowly staggers to his feet in the corner, hauling himself up by the ropes. Blue Shoes checks on him as Andrew waits in the corner, grabbing the ropes and lunging forward, holding himself back desperately. As soon as Cross makes a vertical base, the bell rings, and Xavier turns around into a vicious clothesline that sandwiches him against the turnbuckle! He stumbles forward, and Andrew wraps him up in a release BOREALIS suplex! Cross thuds against the mat, eyes glazed over, and Andrew springs to his feet, stalking around to his feet. Andrew grabs them, lifting them as the crowd roars in unison, and nods to them...before shaking his head, locking his hands, and hauling Xavier up for a powerbomb! He hangs on, dragging Cross up, and nails a second! A third! }
Terri Morasco: And Andrew is throwing a SLUMBER PARTY for Xavier Cross! How poetic!
Vasco Dias: I can't argue it. I want to argue with you, Morasco, but I can't.
{ After the third, Andrew releases Cross, but he immediately steps through, weaving Cross's legs together and stepping over into the SHARPSHOOTER! Hauling back with all his might, Andrew roars in fury, and Cross holds on for a moment longer before another wrench earns a reluctant tap, to the rapturous cheers of the crowd! }
Alison Valance: Here is your winner by submission, Andrew Jacobsen!
Terri Morasco: With the assistance of his family and hers, Andrew Jacobsen has earned Vivienne Rodgers' freedom!
Vasco Dias: About damn time, hero boy.
{ Andrew releases the hold, dropping down face-to-face with Xavier and picking his chin up. A few quick slaps to his face rouse Cross, and Andrew very clearly shouts "WHERE IS SHE?!", audible over the hard camera. Xavier mumbles something, clutching his back, and Andrew leaps to his feet, not even waiting to get his hand raised before he powders out to the floor and races up the ramp. The rest of the people at ringside rush after him, Cals sliding in and getting in one last stomp to Xavier's crotch before they follow as well, leaving Cross to writhe in the ring, clutching himself, as the crowd continues to cheer Xavier's comeuppance. }
Terri Morasco: Cross must have actually held up his end of the bargain. I'm impressed.
Vasco Dias: A dragon honors its word, Morasco. We all know that.
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SEGMENT
What is the status of Mama Spike?
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On Location at New Britain Hospital, New Britain, Connecticut.
{ We open on Rob Diamond in his normal Ace merch and jeans in a mostly empty hospital room, a nurse or doctor checking some charts in the back. }
Rob Diamond: I donāt even know where to start.
{ Rob stifles a laugh. }
Rob Diamond: Iām supposed to give yaāll an update on Mama Spike butā¦
{ He looks away for a second. }
Rob Diamond: Iāve never been at a loss for words beforeā¦ This is really hard.
{ Rob looks back up, his face turning red with anger and sadness. }
Rob Diamond: Sheās in bad shape but recovering. Docās said she has a nasty concussion but theyāre hopeful she can return to training in a few weeksā¦
{ Rob sucks back the sadness welling up in his face. }
Rob Diamond: Hopeful. Thereās a possibility of long term nerve damage and until the swelling goes down they just canāt be sureā¦ As for me?
{ Rob nods his head. }
Rob Diamond: Iām ring fucking ready. And Ethan? I know youāre listening you fucking muppet.
Ethan King: I sure am.
{ Robās eyes go wide as he turns to see the doctor barrel into him with a nasty clothesline knocking the camera man over as well. }
Ethan King: Iām always listening to you, sweet prince.
{ Ethan picks up the camera now and focuses in on Rob as King lays in the boots on Diamond. Diamond is fighting to get up but Ethan is just kicking the ever living crap out of Rob Diamond. }
Ethan King: Come on hero, GET UP!
{ Ethan backs up and allows Rob to stand but then slams the camera into the face of Rob Diamond and sends Rob falling backward over the hospital bed on the floor. Ethan walks over, the camera lens shattered and the feed getting staticy. }
Ethan King: All the Kings horses and all the Kings men made sure, Rob Diamond could never wrestle again!
{ Ethan holds the camera up and slams it down hard into Robās skull as the feed cuts to black. }
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SINGLES MATCH
1000 WORD RP LIMIT
Nighthawk vs Jack Ferriman
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Alison Valance: āThis next contest is scheduled for one fall.ā
{ What's Up Danger begins to play as the lights in the arena dim. A black and white image of Jack appears on the Imperatron as Jack slowly steps out onto the ramp, adjusting the long black coat he is wearing over his ring gear and cracking his neck. He slowly turns his head as he gazes around the arena before setting his eyes on the ring, slowly walking down the ramp and stepping easily through the ropes. He flexes his shoulders as he turns in a slow circle before settling into his corner, tilting his head Michael Meyers style as he stares down the referee. }
Alison Valance: āIntroducing first, from Seattle, Washington and weighing in at 180 poundsā¦. Jack Ferriman!ā
{ As the opening lines of āAre You Ready (Island Style Intro)ā by Minmi boom out over the sound system, Nighthawk walks out carefully with his face covered by an orange-and-white hood and looks at the sold-out crowd with a happy smile on his face that slowly fades as he gets himself into the zone. Walking to the ring carefully, his hands hitting the outstretched hands of the fans in the front row, the Hawaiian calmly ascends the top turnbuckle on the outside before removing his hood and raising one finger above his head and then moving to his corner where he removes his jacket and allows the referee to check him for foreign objects. }
Alison Valance: āAnd his opponent, from Honolulu, Hawaii and weighing in at 205 poundsā¦. āThe Master of 1000 Holdsāā¦. āThe Wrestling Geniusā Nighthawk!ā
Terri Morasco: āAnd in what may be a very interesting match, Nighthawk and Jack Ferriman go to battle after both losing their opening-round matches in the TV Title Tournament. Which one of them will get their momentum back?ā
Vasco Dias: āAlso, Nighthawk made a point to mention that he had heard Jack Ferriman hits quite hard and wanted to see if the rumors was true. This might feel more like a Japanese strong style bout than the high-level technical work we saw from Nighthawk against Warren Kane. Either way, it ought to be interesting.ā
{ As the referee rings the bell to start the bout Nighthawk walks right up to Jack Ferriman, towering over him by five inches and weighing 25 pounds heavier, and proceeds to slap the taste out of his mouth with an absolutely epic slap across the face before blistering his chest with a flurry of knife-edge chops that land like AK-47 blasts until Jack rolls to the floor, while Nighthawk stands on the middle rope and screams down āWhoās the bitch now, Jack?ā Undoing the aquamarine-colored rubberband keeping his shoulder-length hair in a tight ponytail loose and throwing it into the crowd, the Hawaiian takes a moment to calm himself and focus on his strategy now that heās gotten rid of his anger. Rolling back into the ring on the count of 7, running his tongue in between his teeth and around the roof of his mouth to make sure nothingās been loosened, Jack goes for a test of strength only to see Nighthawk bridge all the way down until the back of his neck touches the mat. Trying to push down with his whole body Jack still canāt break the bridge of the āWrestling Geniusā, before moving to the side and dropping down onto the chest to force a pinning combination which only gets a 1-count before Nighthawk bridges right out of that and then stands at the ready as a befuddled Jack Ferriman is unsure of what to do now. Taking a moment to think himself, stretching out his wrists and biting off a stray string of wrist tape, Jack goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup and uses his speed and quickness advantage to pummel right through into a waistlock and then take that over right into a seated version before quickly transitioning into a seated chinlock. Mockingly stating that āI can wrestle too, motherfuckerā Jack then cinches in the seated chinlock tight, demanding that the referee comes over to see if Nighthawk wants to quit which gets only a roll of the eyes in response from the āMaster of 1000 Holdsā. }
Terri Morasco: āJack Ferriman, in the early going, got blistered with some heavy strikes but then heās managed to turn things into a wrestling match instead of the fight you imagine Nighthawk would have wanted.ā
Vasco Dias: āBut Jack canāt possibly think that Nighthawk, someone who is widely and universally regarded as a true master on the mat, would ever submit to a seated chinlock. In fact, I know Nighthawk has at least 6 counters in the bag for just this sort of hold in this position. If I had to guess, I would assume Jack is just trying to bait Nighthawk into a mistake of some kind.ā
{ Crossing his ankles together at the legs Nighthawk weaves his taped hand through the cross and wiggles his fingers in the face of Jack Ferriman who quickly grabs the hand only to realize heās walked right into a wristlock which Nighthawk supplements with a flash blind enzuigiri to the arm, before taking over the wristlock into a seated version. Grimacing in pain as the Hawaiian cranks away on the arm Jack now tries to figure a way to counter out of this hold, swinging his legs up into the view of Nighthawk as he looks for a counter headscissors only to see that attempt blocked by a hand-swat away as he continues to hold on tight to the wristlock. Continuing to swat away the headscissors Nighthawk chains through into a short-arm scissors, locking his ankles together and forcing Jack to go for a proto-powerbomb which he is able to hit and that utterly knocks Nighthawk out and gets a three-count. }
Alison Valance: āThe winner of the matchā¦. Jack Ferriman!ā
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SEGMENT
Steve Awesome formally inducts Tommy Richter into the inaugural Richter's Warriors Wing of the IWF Hall of Fame
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IWF BIG WISH CONTEST
Jan 8th 2019
Are you an IWF fan? Do you have one thing youāve always wanted to see in IWF? Now is your opportunity. Now introducing the IWF Big Wish contest.
One lucky fan will win the prize of a lifetime. Whatever YOU want!!
Hang out with Andrew Jacobsen! One free swing at Gilmore! All expenses paid therapy session for a Pack member of your choosing. You want to make a match? Done! Give someone a title shot? Done! This is the IWF Big Wish contest!
All entrants must submit an essay about themselves and why they should win. The winner will be flown out to make their wish on an episode of Sacrifice.
Will you get to make the big wish? Enter now and find out!
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SEGMENT
Big Dream Winner
Sacrifice February 4th, 2019
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{ Sacrifice returns from commercial and Acting CEO Jess Fowler is standing alongside Rachel Grimes in the middle of the ring. They are standing amongst a bunch of IWF BIG WISH decoration in the ring. }
Terri Morasco: We're back folks and it looks itās the moment weāve been waiting for! The Big Wish!
Vasco Dias: What Do you think this kid is going to wish for?
Terri Morasco: I donāt know. Whatever he wants apparently. He won the big Wish contest.
Vasco Dias: Lucky kid. He better do something big!
{ Jess Fowler is handed a microphone. They smile and greets the crowd. }
Jess Fowler: Hello everyone and thank you so much for coming to another sold out Monday Night Sacrifice!!
{ Fowler and Rachel clap as the crowd cheer and clap. }
Jess Fowler: Yes thank you so much. Itās almost cliche with the number of times we say it in this business but without you great fans, we literally wouldnāt be here doing this without you. So as you know, thatās why we created the BIG WISH CONTEST!! So without further wait, letās bring out Tommy Richter from Adams, Wisconsin!!
{ Jess Fowler points to the stage and the Big Wish Contest theme song plays. Soon a few stagehands accompany a small ten year old boy out onto the stage. Tommy is so excited to be out in the ring. He was dressed in some jeans and an oversized Andrew Jacobsen T-shirt. }
Terri Morasco: Awww cute kid.
Vasco Dias: Yeah If you like Andrew Jacobsen fans.
Terri Morasco: I happen to be an Andrew fan myself.
Vasco Dias: I rest my case.
{ he stage hands help Tommy into the ring as the music starts to fade. The IWF crowd cheers and gets a Tommy chant going as the young kid beams. He does a couple of his favorite IWF poses and charms the crowd with his cuteness. }
Rachel Grimes: Arenāt you just the cutest? Tommy Richter from Adams, Wisconsin, how does it feel to be the Big Wish winner?
{ Rachel gets down on one knee to help him a bit and hold the microphone closer to him. Heās timid at first but finally, he approaches the microphone. }
Tommy Richter: Good.
Rachel Grimes: How long have you been a wrestling fan for Tommy?
Tommy Richter: Pretty much my entire life. My uncle RJ would watch me and weād watch all the wrestling. PWA. XHF. NCW. UHF. TXA. My uncle RJ showed me all the great stuff. My favorite is the NORTH STAR!!! Andrew Jacobsen! YEAH!! Lights out! BAM!
{ The crowd pops again as Tommy points to his shirt. }
Terri Morasco: Well The sold out crowd is really loving this kid right now.
Vasco Dias: Yeah But he still has to make his wish. What if he wishes for a billion dollars? Or like more wishes? Or what if he wishes for complete control of the company?
Terri Morasco: I Uh...hmmā¦.that would certainly be interesting.
Vasco Dias: It would be terrible!
{ Jess Fowler walks up to Tommy with his own microphone. }
Jess Fowler: Well Tommy. You won the contest. Your essay that you submitted was the best out of all of them submitted.
Tommy Richter: My uncle RJ helped me with it.
Jess Fowler: Well he did a great job. Now tell the world what your big Wish is.
{ Rachel keeps the microphone steady under Tommyās mouth as he thinks about his answer. }
Tommy Richter: Ummm...Marvels Spider-Man On PS4!!
{ Everyone laughs. }
Tommy Richter: What? Itās a really cool game. Billy Simpson has it and I played it as his house. You can web swing in the city and beat up bad guys.
Jess Fowler: You are adorable, the game and the system are on me. But I want you to really think about what you want to see here in the IWF. What do you really want? Whatās your one true Big Wish?
Tommy Richter: Well Okay, as long as I still really get the gameā¦
{ Tommy takes a few moments to really think about it. }
Tommy Richter: Okay...since I still get the PlayStation 4ā¦.I think I wanna make a wish for my Uncle RJ.
Jess Fowler: You must really love your Uncle RJ.
{ Tommy nods his head but his lip quivers. }
Tommy Richter: Yeah But he died. A week ago.
Jess Fowler: Oh. Iām so sorry for your loss Tommy.
{ Tommy wipes his tears from his eyes and nods his head. }
Tommy Richter: Itās okay Mr. Fowler. If I get the big Wish then I wanna make it for my Uncle RJ.
Jess Fowler: Of course. Thatās so sweet.
Tommy Richter: I want to bring back his most favorite wrestler ever.
Jess Fowler: Absolutely. We can go get on the phone as soon as we go backstage. Just tell me who.
{ Jess Fowler smiles as he waits and the crowd buzz with excitement as the wait for Tommy to speak. }
Tommy Richter: I wish for Steve Awesome to come back to the IWF.
Jess Fowler: Okay lets---Wait--Repeat that?
Tommy Richter: I want Steve Awesome to be back in IWF.
{ Jessās face goes pale and he turns toward Rachel who looks just as surprised. The crowd start to boo, but they sort of feel a bit bad for booing the kid. }
Rachel Grimes: Are you sure you want that? Like Andrew will hang out with you all day and watch movies till bedtime.
Tommy Richter: Steve was my Uncles favorite. Heād love to have seen Steve wrestle again.
Rachel Grimes: But...Butā¦
{ Rachel tries to figure out a way to reason but she canāt come up with anything. }
Terri Morasco: They did ask him to wish for anything but this is a bit crazy. Steve Awesome!? Back here?
Vasco Dias: Okay, maybe a ten year running things isnāt so bad. We did have Cable Arcane in charge at one point.
Terri Morasco: Would you stop?
Vasco Dias: No Iām serious. Anything is better than dealing with that slimeball again. Tell the kid no! He canāt have that wish.
Terri Morasco: For once I agree with you, Vasco. But how can you just tell the winner of the contest he cant have his wish? You going to boo a child and tell him he canāt have his prize?
Vasco Dias: I...well I assumed someone else would do it...
{ The crowd murmur negatively as Rachel still tries to figure out what to say. Tommy just stands there, oblivious to how reluctant everyone was toward his wish. Finally, Jess stops her. They steps forward. }
Jess Fowler: No. itās fine Rachel. Tommy has won the Big Wish contestā¦.and if he wishes for Steve Awesomeā¦..
{ Jess sighs and rubs his temples. Fowler knows this is going to cost them, but just didnāt know how yet. }
Jess Fowler: ...then Iāll bring back Steve bloody Awesome to the IWF.
{ Jess and Rachel pass each other apprehensive stares as we fade to another commercial. }
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Mar /22/2020
{ We cut to a little interview set up where Tommy Richter sat on a chair facing the camera. }
Tommy Richter: What do I think of Steve Awesome?
{ He barely even hesitates and doesnt stop smiling. }
Tommy Richter: Heās my best friend!
{ You see a few pictures pop up, showing Steve and Tommy doing fun stuff together. Steve and Tommy having ice cream at a carnival. A picture of them throwing a football back and forth. Another one of them eating snacks and watching old school wrestling tapes. And then one last picture of the two of them posing for the picture Tommy was hugging Steve tight and Steve smiled in a way that you havenāt seen in quite some time. }
Tommy Richter: Some people try to tell me I shouldnāt be friends with Steve. They say he is bad. He is an alcoholic. I may be eleven but Iām not dumb. Iāve seen the things heās done. I know he isnāt perfect. Some of the things he has done I am ashamed of. But even still, I donāt think Steve is a bad person.
{ Tommy stops to think about something. }
Tommy Richter: I saw what bad was like. My dad was an abusive alcoholic. He used to beat me up all the time. He was just really mean. Steve Awesome is never like that with me. Even when he is drunk. I donāt think Steve is a bad person.
{ Tommy shrugged and gave the camera a big grin. }
Tommy Richter: Steve Awesome saved me. He did it when no one else could. He could never be bad in my eyes. Weāre always going to be best buds because of that!ā
{ Fade. }
Tommy Allen Richter
July 24 2008 - April 26th 2020
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{ We come back live to the Sacrifice arena. A small Tommy chant comes up from the crowd. On the stage there was a single podium. After a few moments the IWF World Champion Steve Awesome walks out to the stage. The crowd instinctively boo but then sort of stop as they consider the circumstances. Steve points up at the memorial photo on the tron and then bumps his chest where his heart was with his fist. }
Steve Awesome: You saved me, kid.
{ He shook his head and then begrudgingly walked over to the podium. }
Steve Awesome: Look, I know the relationship between you and I have always been a bit rocky.
{ Steve says, addressing the crowd in the audience. }
Steve Awesome: Iām not gonna stand up here at this podium and expect sympathy from any of you.
{ He sighs and lowers his head. He recollects himself before he becomes emotional. }
Steve Awesome: But tonight, I gotta induct someone into the IWF Hall of Fame. I pushed for this and forced their hand. Tonight I want to honor someone that is important to me and-
{ Steve is suddenly cut off as the arena is plunged into semi darkness. The low hymn of the orchestra version of Gateways begins play as a spot light shines down on the center of the ring where Angel Blake now stands in full regalia. }
Angel Blake: āYou do not expect sympathy?ā
{ Blake asks with a tilt of his head. }
Angel Blake: āYet you demanded this timeā¦ā
āThis momentā¦ā
āThis honorā¦ā
āTo commemorate a childā¦ ā
āYou could not have cared less aboutā¦ā
{ A terrible grins spreads across Angelās pale painted face. }
Angel Blake: āSo consumed by jealousy and drinkā¦ā
āYou ignored Tommyās every cry for helpā¦ā
āUntil his cries were silencedā¦ā
āForeverā¦ā
āWhere were you?ā
āWHERE WERE YOU!?ā
{ Angel pauses as Steve seethes from the podium. }
Angel Blake: āOut hereā¦ā
āSatiating your own egoā¦ā
āInstead of with himā¦ā
āInstead of being with a child who loved youā¦ā
āYou disgust meā¦ā
{ In anger Steve hurls the podium to the side but as he moves toward the ring the posts erupt in pillars of flame as Gateways kicks into the full metal version as Angel has now disappeared. }
Terri Morasco: Angel is a sick son of a bitch!
Vasco Dias: But is he wrong?
Terri Morasco: What the hell does that matter!?
Vasco Dias: Iām just asking.
Terri Morasco: I hope Steve rips his holy head off and *beeps* down his neck!
{ Steve stands there solemnly looking up at the picture of Tommy Richter on the tron as we slowly close the show. }
Well howdy there pardner.