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Why?
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{ A cold chill runs down the spines of everyone in the arena as darkness begins to takeover one row at a time. The temperature seems to suddenly drop as all that is visible is the glow of the Imperitron and the vapor of ones own breath. }āWhy?ā{ The booming voice of our lord echoes through your ear canals as his pale painted face becomes visible on the Imperitron. }āWhy would your Lord join Roberto Verona?ā
āWhy would your Lord so ruthlessly target Steve Awesome?ā
āWhyā¦ Whyā¦ Whyā¦ā{ Our Lordās mouth arches into that terrible grin. }āWhy not?ā
āWhen a man of powerā¦ā
āStrengthā¦ā
āAnd resolveā¦ā
āAsks for your hand in dominationā¦ā
āDo you shirk him?ā
āTo what end?ā
āFor what purpose?ā
āRoberto Verona sees the weakness inherent in your so called heroesā¦ā
āSedentary and full of avariceā¦ā
āHe understands what needs to be doneā¦ā
āWhat my son and I are willing to doā¦ā
āOur goals are the same and it is as simple as that.ā
āScorched Earth.ā{ A flame begins to glow from behind our Lord. }āAs for the so called Awesome Oneā¦ā
āHe is the epitome of what is wrong with the IWFā¦ā
āAn alcoholicā¦ā
āAn adultererā¦ā
āCoasting on the coat tails of his supposed illustrious pastā¦ā
āNo moreā¦ā
āHis win at Night of the Immortals proved one thingā¦ā
āHe is capable of betterā¦ā
āHe is capable of moreā¦ā
āBut he failed to truly defeat meā¦ā
āHis victory was momentaryā¦ā
āOurs will be eternalā¦ā
āDivine Justice will find himā¦ā
āDivine Wrath will crush himā¦ā
āDivine Punishment is his futureā¦ā
āWe are the Powers that Be.ā{ Our Lord begins to slowly laugh, a chuckle that continues to grow ever louder until flames erupt across the top of the stage, down the ramp and across all four turnbuckles. Then suddenly the lights in the arena return and our Lord is goneā¦ }-------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Nick Danger vs Ducky Thomlinson
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Alison Valance: The following is your opening contest. Introducing first, he stands six feet one inches tall and weights in at two hundred and twenty three pounds. Hailing from Glen Cove, New York Duck Tomlinson!!!!
{āFight for your rightā comes on, Ducky jumps out, DABS for the crowd and runs into the ring }Alison Valance: His opponent stands five feet ten inches tall and weights in at one hundred and seventy pounds. Hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania he is āThe New Savior of Wrestlingā Nick Danger!!!
{ The music comes and Nick Danger walks on the entrance ramp wearing his leather that says"Dangerzone" and make his way to the ring giving fans high fives and climb the steel steps gets on the top turnbuckle and stares at the fans then does a front flip landing on his feet then take his jacket off threw to crowd. }Terri Morasco:Nick Danger making his debut tonight here in IWF after making a splash on the east coast indy scene the past couple of years.
Vasco Dias: Iāve watched a few of this kids matches and heās special. Heās a dangerous combination of high flying and ground wrestling. The only real weakness he has is that he is going to be seriously undersized in every match. He is smaller than some of the women on the roster.
Terri Morasco: Puns? Really?
{ The bell rings and Danger takes off like heās shot out of a cannon and blasts Ducky in the chest with a picture perfect shotgun drop kick. The impact of the kick sends the Performance Center graduate through the ropes and crashing outside to the floor. Pressing the advantage Nick follows with a tope suicida that drives Tomlinson spine first into the guard rail. }Terri Morasco: Nick Danger is not waiting to make his presence in IWF known!!!
{ Staying in control āThe New Savior of Wrestlingā whips Ducky back first into the edge of the ring. Tomlinson falls to his knees and nearly has his head removed by a stiff super kick. Hearing that the referee has begun to count Danger rolls Ducky into the ring and makes a quick coverā¦
Oneā¦
Twoā¦
Theā¦
No!!! }Terri Morasco:Somehow Ducky has the presence of mind to drape his foot over the bottom rope.
Vasco Dias: Iām not sure if I would call that an unusual veteran move from Ducky Tomlinson or a rookie mistake by Danger.
Terri Morasco: I think we can probably chalk it up to nerves. Knowing you are being watching by millions of people is enough to throw anyone off of their game.
{ Obviously frustrate with himself Nick pulls Duck to his feet and locks on double underhooks before lifting Ducky and planting him face first with Saviorās Wings. Wasting no movement he quickly traps Tomlinsonās arm and applies a crossface. }Terri Morasco: Danger Lock!
Vasco Dias: Itās all but over now.
{ Ducky fights trying to get to the ropes, but Danger just sinks the hold in tighter. Finally Tomlinson has no choice but to tap. }Alison Valance: Your winner āThe New Savior of Wrestlingā Nick Danger!!!
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Tonight will pass us by...
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{ As Nighthawk stretches in the hallway of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, his entire being giving off the aura of a highly focused competitor, he suddenly notices the IWF. Com cameras watching his every move. Clad in his black leather jacket, and his custom-made ring gear, the "Wrestling Genius" smiles kindly, but without any of the ebullience we usually find in him. } Nighthawk: "Tonight, we answer a question. Tonight, we settle something. Tonight, Andrew Jacobsen and I find out if what I said this week is true, or just hype designed to sell tickets. I know the answer. Andrew Jacobsen, my friend, you imagine you know the answer. In just a little while, we'll find out.
See you out there."
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SINGLES MATCH
Draco Wolfe vs Grave Roberts
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{ Now Let Them Tremble by All that Remains hits and Grave Roberts makes his way to the ring. }{ As a bell tolls the lights go out. The sound of a chain being dragged on the ground is heard as Creature starts playing and the explosion pyro goes show off showing Draco Wolfe standing at the base of the ramp. He walks slowly to the ring dragging his chain to the ring. He sets the chain, pendant, and his coat on the steps as he gets in the ring. He just stares at the crowd as he raises one arm in the air. }Vasco Dias: HOSS BATTLE!!!!
Terri Morasco: What?
Vasco Dias: We are about to see a hoss battle!!!!
Terri Morasco: Can you relax?
Vasco Dias: Two big brute battling it out with brute strength and BRUTENESS!!!!!
Terri Morasco: What?
Vasco Dias: HOSS BATTLE!!!
{ The referee is Fox Thrills and he calls for the bell. Draco and Grave come out hard and collide in the middle of the ring with shoulder blocks but Draco goes right into elbow shots instead of trying to test himself against Grave! }Vasco Dias: Draco isnāt about that hoss battle!
{ Draco continues to drill Grave, backing him up into the corner. Draco lights Grave up with some palm strikes then hits a spin kick to the midsection! Draco lights Grave up with a roundhouse kick then backs up to line up his next shot! }Terri Morasco: Draco is taking it to Roberts!
Vasco Dias: Roberts hasnāt even gotten a move off!
{ Draco runs in with that Stinger splash but Grave moves! Draco hits the turnbuckles and Grave spins him around and connects with a palm strike across the chest! Grave then hits several more palm strikes turning the chest of Draco bright red before two handed choke tossing Draco out of the corner! }Vasco Dias: I love this!
Terri Morasco: You need to relax!
{ Grave lines up his shot and runs at the now standing Draco but Wolfe his a superman punch! Grave is staggered and Draco hits a big boot that takes Grave down! Draco covers but itās only a two count! }Vasco Dias: Draco isnāt having none of Graveās stuff tonight!
Terri Morasco: Why are you so amped for this??
Vasco Dias: HOSS BATTLE!
{ Draco pulls Grave up but Grave hits a knee lift and Irish whips Draco into the corner. Grave runs in with another knee lift and then hits several back elbow strikes! Grave picks up Draco and hits a side walk slam out of the corner! Grave makes the cover but itās only a two! }Terri Morasco: Draco is still in this!
Vasco Dias: Hell yeah he is! Fight forever!
{ Grave pulls Draco up and grabs Wolfe for a choke slam but Draco hits a head butt! Grave backs off and Draco hits a strike combo that really wears Grave down! Draco hits a superkick and then pulls Grave in for a Draconic Howl! Draco covers but once again itās only a two count! }Vasco Dias: Draco Wolfe is asserting his dominance!
Terri Morasco: Heās got Grave Roberts on the ropes!
{ Draco pulls Grave up to his feet and then lifts him up high over his head for the FACE FATE! Grave is completely laid out and Draco covers for ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }Vasco Dias: Draco Wolfe continues his undefeated streak!
Terri Morasco: Another impressive win for Draco!
{ Draco stands victorious as his music plays! }-------------------------------------
SEGMENT
Will Steve Awesome stand for being banned?
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{ Steve Awesome walks through the arena parking lot with his gear bag and his IWF World Championship over his shoulder. As he gets closer to the door he stops when he realizes there are another set of security guards manning the door. He stops, curses under his breath, and shakes his head. Thatās when Rachel Grimes comes walking up with a microphone. }Rachel Grimes: Steve? Itās been passed down from Roberto Verona and The Powers That Be that you are banned from the arena again tonight. How do you feel about that?
{ Steve laughs out loud but the irritation was clear in his face. }Steve Awesome: How do I feel? Well, Rachel, Iām kinda pissed off. You know, Iām still the world champion. I retained my title at Night of Immortals and won it for Tommy. And here Iāve been banned for two weeks and I havenāt been able to rub it in Veronaās fat face! Not one smirk, not even a crotch chop.ā
{ Steve sighs and rubs his face. }Steve Awesome: It's really starting to eat away at my soul.
Rachel Grimes: Well what about this huge sealed off cell match at Bloody Assizes? You verse Blake for the world title with Verona as ref and Dean as enforcer. Itās all three members of this Powers that Be group and you locked inside a steel cage.
Steve Awesome: Well it sounds like I donāt have much of a choice in the matter. But Iāll be there. The way I see it Rachel, all three of those clowns are locked inside a cell with me. And you can bet your sweet ass that Iām gonna get my swings in before I go down.ā
{ Rob Diamond enters the scene. }Rob Diamond: Steve! This banning you stuff is bullshit. Look, me and James might have come up with an idea to get you inside.
{ Rob motions for Steve to follow but Steve doesnāt move. }Steve Awesome: Hold on. You and Gilmore? The joker in the pack winner? You guys got a plan for me?
{ Steve laughs. }Steve Awesome: Iām smarter than that.
Rob Diamond: Hey donāt be a dick. Itās not like that. Weāre trying to help.
Steve Awesome: Yeah well I donāt need your āhelpā. This is my fight. And Iāll figure it out on my own.
{ And with that Steve grabs his luggage and walks off back toward the parking lot. Rob sighs and walks back toward the building. Rachel stands there alone for a few awkward moments. }Rachel Grimes: Ahem errr Signing off!
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SINGLES MATCH
Andrew Jacobsen vs Nighthawk
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Alison Valance: āThis next contest is scheduled for one fall with no time limit.ā
{ As the opening lines of āAre You Ready (The Beautiful Setting Sun 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. }{ The opening riff of "Unbreakable" plays, sending the crowd into a frenzy, and as the drums kick in Andrew Jacobsen comes striding out onto the ramp, Danielle Chase a step behind him. He takes a few steps forward, looking to either side with a wide grin on his face. Andrew looks dead ahead at the ring, cracking his neck, and throws his arms out and head back as a burst of red and green pyro goes off to either side of him. Andrew and Danielle walk down the ramp, Andrew high-fiving fans as he goes, and he pulls himself up onto the apron, looking around at the fans with an infectious grin on his face. He climbs through the second rope and walks to a corner, checking his gloves and talking with Danielle as he waits for the match to start. }Alison Valance: āIntroducing first, in the corner to my left, he is from Chicago, Illinois and weighed in tonight at 205 pounds. Wearing aquamarine with orange, cream, turquoise, and pink please welcomeā¦ā¦ āThe Master of 1000 Holdsāā¦ā¦ āThe Wrestling Geniusā Nighthawk!ā
{ Stepping out of his corner Nighthawk is greeted with a warmly respectful, but decidedly muted, reaction as he nods his head in understanding before returning to his own corner where he removes the rubberband holding his long hair tight. }Alison Valance: āAnd his opponent, from Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota and weighing in at 235 pounds. He is a former 2-time IWF Strong Style Champion, the winner of the 2017 IWF Roulette, and is the longest-reigning IWF World Heavyweight Champion of all time. Wearing forest-green trimmed with gold, maroon, purple, white, and red please welcomeā¦.. āThe Master of 1000 Holdsāā¦ā¦ āThe North Starā Andrew Jacobsen!ā
{ As a smiling Andrew Jacobsen steps out of the corner, the crowd bombs the ring with streamers of every conceivable color of his ring gear while singing āHail Minnesota!ā before erupting in cheers befitting a returning war hero as Nighthawk smiles in his own corner, happy for his friend to get this reaction. }Terri Morasco: āIf you could not tell, we are live from the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota and Andrew Jacobsen is returning home as a conquering hero against his friend Nighthawk. A match designed and put together by Nighthawk to see where he truly is after Night of the Immortals, against someone Nighthawk himself called the absolute best technical wrestler heās ever been in the ring with.ā
Vasco Dias: āBoth of these guys are first-class mat technicians, there is no doubt about that. And their respect for each other means that this will be a hard-fought, hyper-competitive, but CLEAN wrestling match. We get so few of those nowadays that I relish seeing as many of them as I can.ā
{ As the referee rings the bell to begin the bout Nighthawk and Andrew Jacobsen shake hands and then immediately lock up, both men jockeying for position and trying to find a way to gain the first advantage of the bout until they find themselves tied up in the ropes where the referee quickly comes in to force a break which they give almost as soon as he arrives. Going back to the lockup they again push against each other for position only to see Nighthawk slip out of the back door to try and lock in a hammerlock only to see the Minneapolitan use his power and strength advantage to dip out of that right into a cravate before the Hawaiian slips out of that as they both stand at the ready. Flipping his long hair out of his face Nighthawk then goes right back into the center of the ring and takes a moment to think of what he wants to do next, finally going for another lockup after a moment before both men again find themselves locked up tightly in the ropes as neither man can get anything serious going. But as the referee moves in to force a break Nighthawk plants his boot on the bottom rope and spins himself through into a waistlock, only for the āNorth Starā to counter into a mare hold which he stands up with into a cravate as the sold-out crowd buzzes in approval over the slickness of that counter. Shaking his head no when the referee runs over to see if he wants to give up the āWrestling Geniusā tries to spin out of the hold only to see Andrew grapevine the leg to prevent that particular escape, forcing Nighthawk to hand-fight his way out of trouble and slowly loosen the grip enough to go for a flash counter flying armbar only to see Andrew lock his hands together to prevent the armbar from being fully applied. Trying to extend the armbar any way he can think of, whether by trying to quickly turn his hips or grab the locked hands to pull them apart, the āMaster of 1000 Holdsā finally pats his close friend on the stomach and releases the hold. }Terri Morasco: āWe said that this would be a clean bout, and it has been Vasco. But it has also been a very intense one, with lots of tight and intense grappling that you might expect from these two men. I canāt wait to see where this goes, and all the new holds and counter-holds that weāre going to see as this bout progresses.ā
Vasco Dias: āPeople just hear the weights and ignore it, Terri, but this is one match where you really shouldnāt do that. Nighthawk came into the ring at 205, the weight heās been at since his return. There are those who wonder if the aerial part of his game, the daring dives and breathtaking agility that he had when he was carrying 20 pounds less muscle, can still be there. Tonight, if heās going to do the one thing heās never been able to do, he has to answer that question. He canāt beat Andrew by wrestling on the mat. Heās got to try everything heās capable of. Meanwhile, Andrew is looking like he wants to wrestle more of a heavyweight style. If I had to guess, heās trying to ātake the air out of the ballā because A: thereās no real time limit here and
Terri Morasco: maybe he thinks that if he can extend things, Nighthawk will start to think things arenāt going as well as he wants. Itās an interesting strategy.ā
{ Waiting in the center of the ring, flipping his long hair out of his face, Nighthawk raises his left hand above his head in an attempt to get a knucklelock going which Andrew is only all too happy to oblige him in taking on. Jockeying for position while in the knucklelock Andrew tries to spin into another cravate before changing his mind and going for a side headlock only to see Nighthawk pummel his way through the side headlock attempt right into a European top wristlock, slowly bending him back until he is forced into a bridge before simply tripping his legs out and then hooking in a tight kneeling top wristlock as he begins to bank work on the arm for later. But as he holds onto the wristlock the āNorth Starā uses his other hand to push himself up to a seated position and then do a quick spin on the mat before kipping up right into a position where he can do a deep knee bend before stepping through the wristlock and releasing himself from the hold, quickly going for another headlock attempt before the āWrestling Geniusā turns that into a courting hold only to see the Minneapolitan slip through that into a cravate attempt which the Hawaiian slides through as both men stand at the ready again while the crowd roars their approval for the high-level technical wrestling that they have seen up to now. Smiling happily now, clearly enjoying themselves, Nighthawk flips his long hair out of his face and goes in for another collar-and-elbow lockup before hitting a tight standing surfboard, trying to lock his fingers together to set up a standing variant of the Road to Hana Special. But as he goes for that Andrew spins through into a standing surfboard of his own, forcing Nighthawk to shift his weight and pop off a quick overhand armdrag that almost sends him through the bottom rope to the floor only to see him hook his boots onto the ring apron before rolling to the floor of his own free will as he again looks to slow the pace down while Danielle Chase consults with him at ringside. Finally stepping back in the ring on the count of 7, having perhaps figured out what he wants to do next, Andrew goes for a collar-and-elbow lockup and quickly spins through into a waistlock before hitting a heavy waistlock takeover right into a seated waistlock on the āMaster of 1000 Holdsā. }Terri Morasco: āThis is the kind of hard-fought technical wrestling we expected, Vasco. No one has even dreamed of bending the rules in the slightest, but weāre seeing every hold fought for and the counters are coming quick and fast. Itās high-level wrestling, and after what weāve seen in the past few weeks, itās such a delight to see it.ā
Vasco Dias: āThe one thing I am noticing is that, by this point in their usual matches, they have each put a lot of limb work in the bank on their opponents. Nighthawk with the arm, and Andrew Jacobsen with the knee or the neck. It is a true testament to the skills of both men that they havenāt really been able to get out of 1st gear so far.ā
{ Flipping his long hair out of his face, both men now sweating openly as the pace and mental stress of this match are appearing to tell, Nighthawk tries to sit out of the waistlock only for Andrew to go for a Karelin Lift which gets countered into a flash Kimura lock that forces Andrew to go to the ropes desperately and force a break of the hold at the count of 3. Shaking his arm out, the smile on his face still there, Andrew goes back for a collar-and-elbow lockup and pummels through into a front chancery, only for Nighthawk to step through and hook in an exceptionally tight courting hold which he fluidly chains into an overhand double wristlock as he continues to put in work on the arm. Shaking his head no when the referee moves to see if he wants to quit Andrew slowly slips his way out of the overhand double wristlock right into a standing cravate, putting as much pressure in the hold as he can as the Minneapolitanās apparent game plan to make this go long and keep the pace slow and deliberate is now becoming more and more obvious. Shaking his ring and index finger no when the referee comes over to see if he wants to submit the Hawaiian again tries to spin out of the cravate only to see Andrew roll with that attempt, only for both men to end up in the ropes forcing a break of the hold which they give after quite a bit of negotiation. Finally releasing each other, Nighthawk stretching out his neck while Andrew does the same with his arm, they again lock up and this time the āWrestling Geniusā pops off a very fast tilt-a-whirl armdrag right into another overhand armdrag, following that up with an attempt at a wheelbarrow armdrag. But as he goes for it the āNorth Starā catches him and converts it into a prawn hold which gets a 2-count only for Nighthawk to reverse that into the Pacific Clutch II which gets a 2-count before Andrew rolls that back into a folding press and both men find themselves tied up in the ropes. Moving over quickly to separate them the referee finds that their legs are entangled, and begins to pry them apart while also removing them from the ropes. Gritting their teeth now, as the stalemate is beginning to wear on them, Nighthawk immediately hooks in a knucklelock as they both hand-fight to try and get some control which the āMaster of 1000 Holdsā is able to get into a wristlock, as the crowd remains happily appreciative of the action theyāre seeing. }Terri Morasco: āThis has gone on for a while, Vasco, and for most crowds theyād be getting bored by now. But Minnesota has always been a state that has appreciated great scientific wrestling, and they are getting a true masterclass in that now. This is a treasure to call, Vasco.ā
Vasco Dias: āI was a pretty skilled technical wrestler during my day, Terri, but I can say with absolute certainty that I could not have competed at the level of both Andrew Jacobsen and Nighthawk based on what weāre seeing tonight. This is truly a joy.ā
{ Holding onto the wristlock Nighthawk takes a moment to gauge where he is in relation to the ropes before dragging the arm down right into a short-arm scissors, locking his ankles together around the biceps to get the absolute most out of the hold. Leaning back on his elbows, flipping his long hair out of his face, Nighthawk continues to crank on the short-arm scissors only to see Andrew slowly pull himself up to his feet into a modified schoolboy that gets a very quick 2-count before they again find themselves at a stalemate. Deciding to go for a single-leg takedown the Hawaiian finds that stuffed and is instead countered into another jackknife cradle that gets a 2-count. Seeing his opening he goes for a wraparound armdrag only to get caught with a perfectly timed crucifix pin as a counter that gets a long 2-count, which Nighthawk rolls through into an attempt at a Rings of Saturn which causes Andrew to scramble to the ropes. But as Andrew tries to get there, Nighthawk sees it and switches up his grip right into a Hangmanās Clutch which Andrew taps to immediately as Nighthawk sits down by his friend and embraces him, almost not wanting to hear Alison Valance announce the result. }Alison Valance: āThe winner of the match, by submission, āThe Master of 1000 Holdsā Nighthawk!ā
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Jack Ferriman wants to face Scott Handsome, tonight!
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{ 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 the corner with a mic in his hand. }Jack Ferriman: We all know what day of the month it is. Open Fight Night! And there is only one guy I want to face!
{ The crowd pops for Jack. }Vasco Dias: I hope he isnāt calling out who I think heās calling out.
Terri Morasco: Oh I think he is.
{ Jack pops out of the corner and rolls his shoulders. }Jack Ferriman: SCOTT HANDSOME! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!
{ The crowd roars for Jack as he tosses the mic and begins to pace in the ring waiting for Scott Handsome. }Vasco Dias: Is Ferriman even cleared to compete after the Joker in the Pack!?
Terri Morasco: It sure looks like it!
{ Jack stops pacing and yells āCOME ON!ā toward the back when a close up shot of Scott Handsome appears on the Imperitron. }Scott Handsome: What up dickweeds!? Itās ya boy, Scott Handsome!!!
{ The crowd begins to rumble. }Scott Handsome: So I checked the call sheet earlier in the week and saw Peter Criss junior was gonna call me out, well bad news Kiss Warriorā¦
{ We pan back to see Scott Handsome enjoying a can of Truly while laying back on an inflatable chair in an above ground pool. }
Scott Handsome: I aināt there!
{ The crowd begins to boo Scott. }Scott Handsome: However I got myself a tune up match next week and Iād like to invite Gene Simmonsā littlest fan to watch a real mega star in action. Because Iām Handsome and you know it!
{ Jack is livid in the ring as Scottās them plays with him throwing up a little deuces action. }
Vasco Dias: Scott is really trying to egg Jack on.
Terri Morasco: Iām not sure thatās the smartest idea.
{ Jack breaths heavy as he glares at where Scottās face was as we head to a break. }-------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Nick Knight vs Locke
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{ Locke versus Nick Knight began in the center of the ring with a major fist fight. Locke got the upper hand and drove Nick back into the corner. Locke would climb the turnbuckle and lay in ten shots but Knight would drop Locke with a Bama Slam out of the corner. From there Knight took the match to the outside. Knight would throw Locke into several guard rails, always disrupting the ten count. Knight would also shoulder block Locke into the ring post. Locke tried to make a come back but Knight hit a hard head butt stopping the come back. Locke would go back into the ring. Knight gave chase, a lariat attempt ended with Locke dumping Knight to the outside and another Locke comes out from under the ring and hits the Low Key! The second Locke sends Knight back into the ring and the original Locke pulls him up for Fenrirās Howl! Locke makes the cover but itās only two! }Vasco Dias: This has been a brutal back and forth contest!
Terri Morasco: Nick Knight has had control for a while but Locke just used some trickery to take the advantage back!
Vasco Dias: I think we are watching a future pay per view main event!
{ Locke pulls Knight up and Knight hits several punches to the ribs. Knight goes for the rpes but Locke connects with a back body drop! Locke goes for Dirt on my Boots but Knight rolls to the outside! Locke hits the ropes and comes back flying to the outside with a cross body into Nick Knight! }Terri Morasco: Look at Locke go!
Vasco Dias: This kid is impressive!
{ Locke pulls Knight up and throws him hard into the guard rails and then hits him with a big time lariat of his own. Locke throws Knight back into the ring. Locke rolls in after Knight and pulls him up for the Gunslinger DDT but Knight blocks it and hits Northern Lights suplex! Knight gets back to his feet and grabs Locke for the Non Dairy Creamer! Nick pulls Locke back up again and hits WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD!!! Knight covers and gets the three!!! }Vasco Dias: Nick Knight keeps the ball rolling!
Terri Morasco: But Locke gave him a run for his money!
Vasco Dias: It was damn close, I canāt wait to see them go at it again!
{ Knight stands in the center of the ring as his music plays. }
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Abraxes wants to get Extreme with Nick Knight
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{Static flashes across the screen for a moment before the grinning face of Abraxes fills the shot. He snaps his teeth together with a laugh.}
āOh yes. Glorious violence was shown. So many sinners tasted their blood at my hands. It was stupendous. I can not wait for more. But there is one sinner who I wish to seek.ā
{He laughs again, slapping the side of his head before clicking his teeth together menacingly.}
āNick Knight. You have grown soft in your age. You have forgone Wrath and accepted Sloth. I wish to awaken the rage inside of you again. You could reach such heights at my hand if you were to accept my enlightenment.ā
{His head shakes rapidly, dreadlocks flashing through the air.}
āMeet me, as you once did in days of old. Show that you still have the instinct for violence. Show me what true havoc you can wreak. Take my hand, share in my enlightenment and we shall burn the sinners to the ground.ā
{Abraxes snaps his teeth at the camera before the image cuts in a burst of static.}
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And so we find a new battlefield.
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{ As Nighthawk walks to the back after his hard-fought and exceptionally physical victory over Andrew Jacobsen, the IWF.com cameras catch up with him again. }Cameraman: "You did it, Nighthawk. You did what no one thought you could do. You beat Andrew Jacobsen. So what's next?"
Nighthawk: "So, we find a new battlefield. My work is not yet done. As long as there are dragons to slay, and puzzles to solve, I will not stop."
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SINGLES MATCH
1k Word Limit
"The Bloodsucker" Jayson Matthews vs Warren Suffering
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{ We come back from the break with Warren Suffering already in the ring getting warmed up. }Terri Morasco: Welcome back to Monday Night Sacrifice!
Vasco Dias: Terri!? How dare you not introduce our guest for the next match!
Terri Morasco: And we are joined byā¦ The Foundation of the Federationā¦ Almir Sayedā¦
Almir Sayed: It is an honor to be at the commentary booth with such an esteemed and award winning gentlemen as yourself, Vasco.
Vasco Dias: Thank you!
Almir Sayed: Terri.
Terri Morasco: How you feeling after Immortals?
Vasco Dias: Terri!
Terri Morasco: Itās a question!
Almir Sayed: Itās fine, Vasco. I am feeling a multitude better than Ms. Morasco looks this evening.
Vasco Dias: BURN!
Terri Morasco: Almir, why are you joining us this evening?
Almir Sayed: I feel it is self explanatory so I will say this as simply as possible. As the Chosen Foundation of the Federation by Mr. Eddie D. himself, it is my duty to scout new up and coming talent.
Terri Morasco: Isnāt Warren Suffering like forty?
Almir Sayed: Iām here to observe the BLOODSUCKER JAYSON MATTHEWS!
Terri Morasco: Isnāt he in his mid to late thirties?
Vasco Dias: Terri, can you please just once have some decorum?
Terri Morasco: Whatever.
{ The theme song to āTrue Bloodā hits as Jayson Matthews steps through the curtain in full Dracula garb complete with face paint, fangs, cape and mist. Jayson doesnāt look terribly happy until Haseem comes out and yells āACT LIKE A DRACULA!ā To Which Jayson drapes the cape in front of his mouth and lurches toward the ring. }Almir Sayed: I like the look of this young upstart.
Vasco Dias: Iām excited to see what this kid can do.
Terri Morasco: Iām fairly confident Jayson has been wrestling for over a decade now.
Vasco Dias: I hear this kid thinks heās a Dracula?
Almir Sayed: You donāt say? Mr. Eddie D. is a big fan of Draculas.
{ Jayson rolls in under the bottom rope and hisses at Warren Suffering who feigns fear as the junior official, Rince Vusso rolls his eyes. }Almir Sayed: I have it on good authority that everytime the young Jayson Matthews locks in the Draculas Bite he wins 68% of the time.
Vasco Dias: Thatās enough to get you into the playoffs in the NHL.
Almir Sayed: Whatās that?
Terri Morasco: Hockey.
Almir Sayed: I thought hockey was canceled?
Terri Morasco: Itās seasonal.
Almir Sayed: Iām fairly confident it was canceled due to no one caring.
Vasco Dias: Yeah, thatās what I heard to.
Terri Morasco: I canāt take this.
{ Rince calls for the bell and Warren charges right at Jayson but Matthews hits a cape whip and knocks Suffering off his feet! }Almir Sayed: Cape whip!
Vasco Dias: Astounding!
Terri Morasco: Is that a weighted cape?
Almir Sayed:... Not as far as Jayson knows.
{ Jayson looks shocked that the cape whip worked. Warren nips up and goes for a leaping forearm and connects. Matthews stumbles back but hisses at Warren and that seems to put Suffering into a trance. }Almir Sayed: The Draculas Stare!
Vasco Dias: What a devastating maneuver!!!
Terri Morasco: Are we really doing this?
{ Jayson seems shocked once again and then charges at Warren hitting him the recently trademarked Stake to the Heart finger jab!!! }Almir Sayed: Warren just got staked!
Vasco Dias: That could be it for Suffering!
Terri Morasco: I really canāt believe what Iām seeing right now.
{ Jayson goes for the cover but Warren kicks out at two. Jayson pulls Warren up but Suffering hits a jawbreaker! Warren then hits the ropes for a springboard tornado ddt! Warren goes for the cover but Jayson is able to get the shoulder up! }Almir Sayed: Iām starting to worry about the Bloodsucker!
Vasco Dias: He seems to be in trouble!
Terri Morasco: Warren hit like two moves!?
Almir Sayed: I better check on Mr. Eddie D.ās investment!
{ Almir leaves the booth. }Terri Morasco: What the hell is he doing!?
Vasco Dias: Checking on the Bloodsucker!
{ Jayson gets back to his feet, so does Warren Suffering. Jayson throws the cape off and hits Warren with the RibKracker!!! Jayson then goes to the ropes and hits the Bananarama springboard elbow! Jayson opts not to go for the pin and instead pulls Warren up. Jayson calls for the JME but Almir is on the apron yelling āBITE HIM!!! DRACULAS BITE!!!ā Jayson turns to look at Almir and says āI GOT THIS!ā Almir yells back āBITE HIM!ā Jayson throws his arms up just as Warren Suffering grabs Jayson in a backslide pin for the ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }Alison Valance: Your winner! WARREN SUFFERING!!!
{ Warren immediately pops up with his first win ever in the history of his career. Almir shakes his head as Jayson looks up not understanding what the heck just happened. }Vasco Dias: Why didnāt Matthews listen to Almir!?
Terri Morasco: Are you kidding me!? Jayson had this match won once he stopped acting like a vampire!
Vasco Dias: You mean like a Dracula?
Terri Morasco: Theyāre called vampires.
Vasco Dias: I donāt think so, Terri.
{ Almir hops down from the apron with a look of disappointment on his face as Jayson rolls out and follows him. The mic catches their conversation. āI had that won!ā Almir looks at Jayson.ā You should have bit him, thatās what Mr. Eddie D. wanted. Jayson just looks down. āIām just not cut out to be a Dracula.ā Almir looks away. āObviously. Come on, Iām sure Mr. Eddie D. will want to see you.ā After that we head to a break. }-------------------------------------
SEGMENT
Nick Knight invites the monster
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{ A black screen reading Previously Recorded in white comes on before fading into a shot of Nick Knight leaning against a white cinder block wall in the bowels of Xcel Energy Center. Knight is wearing an Anthony Rizzo jersey and a scowl as he begins to speak. }āNo good deed ever goes unpunished. Thatās the old saying isnāt it? I guess some might say that what you did for me last week on Sacrifice was a good deed Abraxes. You watch the tape and it kind of looks like I was in dire straights and you stepped in and helped me pick up a win by disqualification. The only problem is, I never asked you to stick your ugly fucking mask into my business. I never asked you to ruin the biggest opportunity for me to shot that I have still got it since signing with IWF. There wasnāt a five other dudes in a ladder to get in the way of me showing off my skills. No it was just me and the best damn technical wrestler in the world today, and you fucked it up. Yes helping me pick up the W seems like a good deed, so for that you must be punished.ā
{ The camera pans out revealing Nick is holding his barbed wire wrapped 2x4. He looks down at the length of pine lovingly. }āWhen I was a small boy and I needed punished my grandmother had this wooden paddle that hung on the kitchen wall, right next to the avocado green rotary phone. She would take that piece of wood down and swat my ass until I couldnāt sit down for days at a time. You have been naughty Abraxes, but your standard run of the mill paddle is just not good enough for a man that likes to pretend that he is a monster. No that kind of man needs a paddle that is monstrous like my dear friend Barbie.ā
{ Knight laughs maniacally. }āYou say that you want to get extreme with me, but you obviously do not know who you are fucking with my friend. I am 100% certifiable fucked in the head and I wore the t-shirt out a long time ago. You want to hide behind a mask and pretend to be some kind of monster, well you just pissed off the monster pretending to be a man. Every day I fight to be a better man, but for one night only youāre going to get the old me. One night only I am going to put Nick Knight to bed and Nicky Nightmare is going to come out and play. You think you want to play you son of a bitch, than lets play. Bring tables, bring ladders, bring chairs, thumbtacks, and barbed wire. Bring anything that sick and twisted head of yours can think of and Iāll dig deep into my box of toys and see what I can find. June 29 in the Greensboro Coliseum will be my masterpiece Abraxes and I'm painting it in your blood."
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IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
1k Word Limit
Gregor Winter vs Warren Kane(c)
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Alison Valance: The following match is for the Television World Championship!
Terri Morasco: I am really excited to see how this match turns out. I think it will be the highlight of the evening!
Vasco Dias: Putting the title on the line for the Last Open Fight Night of Imperial wrestling history is a big gamble but you have to assume that it is going to pay off here. You have to put up or shut up when it comes to being a champion and itās clear that the Television title is going to be the work horse here.
{A short vignette of a Viking war ship arriving to a new land plays on the big screen. Two dozen warriors leap from the ship and run onto land, the sound of their boots on the gravel beach fills the arena. Slowly the sounds of boots becomes the drum and guitar intro of Out of The Black. Winter steps onto the top of the ramp as the lyrics begin. The Modern Day Viking is dressed for battle in a khaki colored āModern Day Vikingā t-shirt, desert camo cargo pants, and combat boots. A khaki colored boonie with his double bladed axe logo sits atop his unruly ginger mop. Gregor pumps his fist high in the air a back down three times, pyro erupting around him on each downward motion.
The pyro through he begins making his way towards the ring high fiving all of the āLittle Vikingsā along the way. Once at ring side he searches the crowd for one special kid to receive his boonie. The big man then climbs into the ring and cracks his neck a couple of times awaiting the bell.} Alison Valance: First down to the ring, weighing in at 300 pounds, standing at 6ā6āā from Chicken, Alaskaā¦ the modern-day Vikingā¦ GREGOR WINTERS!
Terri Morasco: Gregor is still pretty new into Imperial wrestling but he certainly made an impact here. Accepting a challenge for a title chance so early in his career is unheard of and I am excited to see how this goes.
Vasco Dias: Heās got a size advantage on the champion thatās for sure. I have no doubt this is going to be an uphill fight for Warren.
{The lights go out and the snow steady beat of New Divide by Linkin Park plays and the crowd gives a good cheer for Warren Kane as he emerges from behind the curtains wearing a simple leather jacket, with his hands at his hips and a smile on his face. He then heads towards the ring, stopping to touch hands with members of the crowd before stopping in front of the ring. Closes his eyes, takes a breath before jumping up onto the apron, climbing the turnbuckle on the outside and raising his arms in the air getting a positive reaction from the crowd. The music dies down and the lights return to normal as he drops into the ring.} Alison Valance: Last down to the ring, weighing in at 205 pounds, standing at 6ā1āā from London, England he is the Television world championā¦ WARREN KANE!
Terri Morasco: Iām surprised Warren put his title on the line so soon after defending the title against Caleb. You would think heād like to relax after that match.
Vasco Dias: He is a Kane. You canāt expect Kaneās to do anything the easy way, can you?
{The ref takes the Television belt from Warren, walks it over to Gregor to see before holding it up to the crowd getting a loud cheer.} Terri Morasco: Itās rare we have two men coming into a match where they respect one another.
Vasco Dias: I mean, yeah. We have a lot of strong personalities here.
{The bell rings and Warren kicks things off with a Pele Kick. Gregor takes the hit and responds with an Overhead Belly to Belly Suplex. Warren rolls from the impact, Gregor goes in with a leg drop. Gregor hits Warrenw ith a Delayed Vertical Suplex. Warren tries to get away but Gregor comes with an Alaskan Gold Rush.
Gregor goes for the pin
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Warren Kicks out!}Terri Morasco: Warren had a strong start but Gregor really is a powerhouse here.
Vasco Dias: You have to completely change up your game plan when you are fighting someone like Gregor Winters, thereās no doubt.
{ Warren gets up and kicks Gregor in the head. He moves back, breathing hard before hitting him with a Tilt-a-whirl Back Breaker knocking him to the mat.
Warren goes for the pin
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Gregor pushes Warren off like he doesnāt weigh anything.
With a look of a little frustration, Kane comes back with an Implant DDT. Warren waits until Gregor gets back up to hit with an Enziguri. Warren bounces slightly before hitting the larger man with a jumping knee.}Terri Morasco: Warrenās finding his second wind here and that could be dangerous for Gregor.
Vasco Dias: You never want to let a Kane get their legs back under them.
{ Warren gets the CALF KILLER locked in on Gregor in the center of the ring, Gregor struggles for a moment but uses his weight to his advantage, switching the position on Warren making it a pin
1
Warren releases the hold.
Gregor gets back to his feet first and hits Warren with a Running Kneelift to seated Warren knocking the smaller man back. Gregor hits Warren with an elbow drop. As Warren is getting back up, Gregor hits him with a Running Power Slam.} Terri Morasco: That was close for the champion there.
Vasco Dias: Gregor clearly wants to make sure he keeps Warren down here.
Terri Morasco: This could be it for Warren.
{Gregor looks around and sees the turnbuckle. He moves to the ropes climbs them as the crowd cheer. He takes a moment before hitting the WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION!--Vasco Dias: He landed a little off-center of the target.
{--but Warren uses his momentum to move the move into a small package and hooks the legs
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3} Alison Valance: and still your IWF Television world champion- Warren Kane!
{ Warren lets go of Gregory, gives Gregor a weak smile, and offers him a hand up. The bigger man takes the offered hand and stands up. The mic picks up Warren saying, āWe have to do this again sometimeā. Gregor nods.} Terri Morasco: We almost had a new champion here.
Vasco Dias: Gregor is still pretty new to the game. I have no doubt he wont make that mistake again. He almost had Warren there and thatās not something to take for granted.
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IWF WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE
Fiona McFly(c) vs Dawn Halliwell
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{ Lights dim as the opening riffs to Shoot to Thrill hit, and flashes of white light begin to pulse along with the music as it picks up pace. The stage fills with dry ice as Dawn steps out from backstage, smiling manically and rocking out to the music. She points to the crowd and tries to get them pumped up. When the chorus hits, she raises her fists in the air as she lets out a shout of excitement punctuated by a blast of simple white pyro around her. She holds that pose until the second iteration of "Shoot to Thrill" in the chorus, at which point she charges into the ring and slides in, spinning with the momentum to her feet as she urges the crowd to get to their feet and rock along with her. After a few moments she will settle into her corner. }Terri Morasco: Women's World title on the line -- and you've GOT to be thinking that Dawn's like a kid about to ride her first roller-coaster!
Vasco Dias: She's lookin' for a good rumble!
Terri Morasco: You can say that again. Her eyes have that fire stoked inside her soul -- she knows what's on the line!
{ 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..."
{ Adjusting the Women's World title on her right shoulder, she strolls down the rampway, hugging and high-fiving folks along the way before handing the replica whip to a child as a souvenir. }Terri Morasco: Boy, that Women's World title looks REALLY good on Fiona! After years of being the ultimate bridesmaid, she's etched her name into IWF immortality!
Vasco Dias: I hope she made the right call by challenging Dawn to this match. Otherwise...we could have the shortest-reigning IWF Women's World Champ in history!
Terri Morasco: Highly unlikely -- she won't back down from a challenger like Dawn!
{ Fiona hands the belt over to Blue Shoes, who promptly raises it above his head before calling for the bell! }[DING-DING-DING!!!]
{ These two ladies gave it their all in a match that lasted for a solid fifteen minutes. The first five minutes saw Dawn dominating the action early on, blistering Fiona with a gamut of moves, mainly focusing on her Muay Thai martial arts style. Dawn lands a pair of knees to Fiona's ribs before sending her for the ride; McFly bounds off the ropes and into a dropkick! Fiona gets back up and eats another dropkick for her troubles! Halliwell utters a loud war cry, delighting the split crowd, before applying a cross arm-breaker, then a bridging Tiger suplex that gets her a two-count. }Terri Morasco: Dawn looks to seize on Fiona's gamble!
Vasco Dias: I don't think Fi's gonna be put down so easily...
{ Dawn heads up to the second buckle and goes for a body splash...only for Fiona to roll out of the way! The second five-minute phase of this match began in earnest as Dawn wound up face-first on the canvas, victimised by McFly's relentless MMA style! Fiona applies a pair of armdrag takedowns before transitioning into an armbar; much to Dawn's credit, she tries to wriggle free of the danger -- only to be taken down via a waistlock takedown! Fiona holds onto Dawn's waist as the 2018 Iron Maiden uses her legs to power out of the hold, but Fiona is quick to pounce with a belly-to-back suplex! As Dawn pulls herself back up, Fiona connects with a hard flying forearm before going for the cover, only to get a two-count as well. }Vasco Dias: Tell ya what, this is gonna shape up to be a good fight!
Terri Morasco: Both of these ladies wanted a fight, that's what we're gonna see!
{ Eventually, Fiona would toss Dawn out of the ring -- and the ladies would begin the third five-minute phase by trading punches on the arena floor! Fiona blocks Dawn's right haymaker and places her in the Iron Claw!! The fans roar as the Women's World Champion digs her fingernails into her challenger's temples, and when the zebra gets to the count of five...Fiona nails Dawn with a discus punch before heading back inside the ring! Dawn is slow to get up, but she uses the safety fence as a guide to pull herself back to her feet and back inside the squared circle just as Blue Shoes counts to nine! }Vasco Dias: There's no way Dawn was gonna let this match end on a countout!
{ Dawn manages to catch Fiona off-guard, applying her patented Ride the Lightning Perfect-plex! The crowd cheers as Blue Shoes counts... }1...!
2...!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAWWWWWWW...!!!!!!!!
Terri Morasco: Dawn was THIS close to becoming Women's World Champion!!
Vasco Dias: Yeah, but close only counts if you're the Minnesota Vikings!
Terri Morasco: Oh, WILL YOU STOP!?!
{ Dawn's eyes widen in shock as Blue Shoes holds up two fingers! She grits her teeth, prepping herself to end Fiona's title reign at all costs! She pulls McFly to a vertical base and attempts a second Perfect-plex...but Fiona counters the move with the Stone Cold Stunner she dubs as-- }Terri Morasco: PHOENIX DOWN!!!
Vasco Dias: Welp, that's one way to make a statement!
{ Fiona, brimming with sweat from the frantic match, goes for the pin! }1...!
2...!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Here is your winner...and STILL...IWF Women's World Champion!!! FIOOOOONAAAA!!!!! MCFLYYYYY!!!!!
Terri Morasco: First week as Champion! First title defense in the books!!
Vasco Dias: D'awww...look at that sportsmanship! I want one of those barf bags from Valleyfair!
Terri Morasco: Oh, shut up and take in the moment!
{ As the copyright banner appears on-screen, we see Fiona whispering some words of encouragement to Dawn before giving her a gentle peck on the cheek! }
Well howdy there pardner.