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What comes next?
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{ The camera comes on to Warren standing backstage.}
Warren Kane: I know I'm not who you were expecting to see here. But I just want to say... Congratulations Nighthawk. You earned it. I said that early but I want to just say it again. Because it bears repeating.
{Warren takes a deep breath.}
Warren Kane: As for me? I hope to make it to the end of Heir to the Throne.
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TAG TEAM MATCH
1k RP Word Limit
Jayson "The Billion Dollar Psychopath" Matthews and Grave Roberts vs Draco Wolfe and Nick Danger
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{ The match started off one sided with Grave Roberts refusing to tag in for Jayson Matthews who worked the majority of the match. Draco and Nick worked great together with quick tags and combination moves. Eventually Jayson was able to tag out but Grave immediately tagged back in at the behest of Almir Sayed who joined ring side. Jayson started to mount a comeback after he quit the Billion Dollar gimmick against Draco but was caught off guard by Almir and Haseem who demanded he hit his Billion Dollar Finish, the DOOMSDAY DEVICE! Draco was able to come back and tagged in Nick, the two hitting more tandem offense. Grave Roberts eventually left ring side and said he's done with this before Draco and Nick hit an assisted second rope Spike Piledriver for the pinfall and the win! }
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Who came out of BA with the World Television Championship around their waist?
And who is the next challenger?
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{As Nighthawk sits in the locker room of the American Bank Center on the campus of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, his eyes are firmly locked on the World Television Title. While the IWF feels more like a military junta where wrestling takes place than an actual competitive enterprise, the "Wrestling Genius" still feels joy over having won his title. Clad in his orange-and-black leather duster, a short-sleeved baby-blue Crazy Max t-shirt, and black leather pants, the "Wrestling Genius" smiles as his eyes remain on the World TV title until Maria Iniesta shows up.}
Nighthawk, placing the title around his waist: "Maria. How can I help you?"
Maria Iniesta: "Nighthawk, at Bloody Assizes, you had what many people were calling the feelgood moment of the show. But now, with the Powers that Be in control, you happen to hold the only championship they do not have control over. Are you worried they will target you?"
Nighthawk: "That's not a question I can answer. It wouldn't be fair to anyone here to do that. But here we are, nonetheless. And so, if you had to ask, I would assume that everyone wants this title. Friends, enemies, and the Powers that Be. And as long as I have it, I will stand in front of whoever wants this belt and dare them to take it.
In that spirit, I make this promise. My television title defenses will be held under the best 2-out-of-3 falls for as long as I am champion. If you want to beat me, to win the title I had to take from a great champion like Warren Kane, you will have to earn it.
Goodnight from Paradise."
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HTTT SINGLES MATCH
Dean Harper vs Abraxes
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Alison Valance: The following match is for points in heir to the throne!
Terri Morasco: This match is going to be bloody as hell.
Vasco Dias: Two monsters facing off in the ring. I love to see these kind of things.
{The lights in the arena flicker and die as if there were some kind of power outage. As the light sounds of an acoustic guitar play, the high pitched laughter of children fills the air. A red spotlight shines on the stage as heavy smoke rolls across the floor. As opening lyrics of Monster (Under my Bed) by Call me Karizma starts to sing Abraxes rises from the center of the stage, his eyes burning out from under his mask as he stares down at the ring.
The rhythm of the song changes from a twisted lullaby do a grinding rock song just as he rises to his full height. Abraxes glares around at the audience before he walks down the ramp, focused on the ring in front of him. He crawls into the ring, exaggerated movements of his hands and legs to appear more like a creepy spider then a man. He rolls to his feet, holding his arms into the air as the lullaby starts anew.} Alison Valance: First down to the ring⌠standing at 6â3ââ weighing in at 285 pounds from The Pit⌠Abraxes!
Terri Morasco: Abraxes seemed almost as excited as Harper was for this matchup
Vasco Dias: I mean, wouldnât you want to test yourself against the best?
{ Lights flash randomly through the arena, and soon flashes of some of the most savage moments of Dean's career flash in flickering effect on the 'tron. Finally, a single white spotlight shines down in the center of the stage, where Dean is crouching as he shifts side to side along with the music, hoodie and leather jacket open to show a bare chest underneath. He smiles up at the camera, eyes alight with a savage mania before he leaps to his feet, the motion bringing a massive flash as every light in the arena flares. He holds that position for a few moments, fist raised in the air before sprinting down to ringside. He leaps up onto the Apron, vaulting over the top rope and flipping into a roll that carries him to the opposite side of the ring, where he catches himself in the ropes and lounges amongst them almost casually, bobbing his head along with the music.}I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and all your demons
I'll be the one to protect you from a will to survive and a voice of reason
I'll be the one to protect you from your enemies and your choices, son
They're one in the same
I must isolate you
Isolate and save you from yourself
{With the help of the ropes, he shrugs off the hoodie and jacket before sliding back into the ring, tossing the removed clothing into the crowd. He takes a slow turn, arms wide as he takes in the reaction from the crowd, before cracking his neck and settling into his corner.} Alison Valance: First down to the ring⌠standing at 6â2ââ weighing in at 185 pounds from Sioux Falls, South Dakota⌠Dean Harper!
Terri Morasco: Dean brought back some of his⌠unique style to preparing for this match.
Vasco Dias: Flirting with the opponent is⌠how do the kids say it? #justdeanthings?
{Dean smiles at Abraxes who clicks his teeth. The ref looks between them and signals for the bell, as both men run towards each other suddenly Mission Statement by Stone Sour hits the PA.} Terri Morasco: What the hell?
Vasco Dias: What are Verona and Angel doing out here?
{ Abraxes and Dean both stop looking at Verona and Angel standing on the ramp. Dean looks confused but Abraxes looks entertained. Roberto motions for a mic to be brought to him, an intern runs it out before disappearing.}Roberto Verona: Abraxes. I have an offer for you.
{The crowd boos but Abraxes tilts his head.}
Terri Morasco: Is... Is this allowed?
Vasco Dias: Anything goes here.
{Verona smiles.} Roberto Verona: Walk out of the ring, give Dean Harper the points and you will have
FREE REIGN over the roster to interfere and ..how did I phrase it earlier?
{Angel whispers something.}Roberto Verona: Right, âIndulge in your unique brand of destructionâ.
{The crowd roars while the camera goes between Verona and Abraxes.}Roberto Verona: What do you say? We have a deal?
{The camera catches Dean looking disappointed as Abraxes nods his head once, the crowd boos as Abraxes exits the ring.}Terri Morasco: How is this being allowed??
Vasco Dias: Pays to know the boss.
Alison Valance: Uh⌠Winner⌠Dean Harper!
{As Mission Statement by Stone Sour plays over the PA, Angel motions for his son and Dean dutifully walks to Verona and Angel as we cut to commercial. }
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Medical update on Steve Awesome
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{ We open on head IWF interviewer, Keybo Shabaz standing outside of a hospital some distance away because he was kicked out of the building. }Keybo Shabaz: IWF LEAD interviewer, Keybo Shabaz here outside the hospital of one, Steven Awesome.
{ We are shown highlights of the brutal beating from Bloody Assizes before going back to Keybo. }Keybo Shabaz: As many of you no doubt just witnessed, Steve Awesome was brutally punished for his actions while World Champion of IWF.
{ Keybo smiles. } Keybo Shabaz: However it is with great regret that I am here to update you on his medical condition.
{ Keybo frowns. }Keybo Shabaz: Steve Awesome only suffered a minor concussion and some lacerations that have easily been stitched up by on duty medical staffâŚ
{ Keybo chokes up like heâs almost afraid to say this. }Keybo Shabaz: And according to doctors he should be cleared to compete within a matter of weeks⌠However! I have heard through my various sources that his recovery will not go unpunished and the Powers that Be are not even close to finished with the scoundrels that infest our great company known as Being InFamous!
{ Keybo smirks now. }Keybo Shabaz: This is Keybo Shabaz, signing off!
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HTTT SINGLES MATCH
Nick Danger vs Caleb Lockwood
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{The screeching intro of "Malnourished" howls out over the PA, and Caleb Lockwood stalks out from the back, stopping himself in the middle of the stage, nodding as he cracks his neck with a smirk. After a moment of taking the crowd in, he stalks down towards the ring, shoulders squared.}Alison Valance: The following contest is part of the Heir to the Throne tournament, and is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit! Introducing first, from Oakland, California, weighing in at 168 pounds, Caleb Lockwood!
Terri Morasco: We haven't seen Caleb Lockwood since Night of the Immortals, Vasco, and according to him he's trying to be a better person now. Do you believe him?
Vasco Dias: Do I believe the street dog when he says he won't bite? Absolutely not, Terri. I believe that about as much as I would believe Candy Kane taking her vows.
{After his initial glance, he seems to completely ignore the crowd, focused solely on the ring in front of him as he advances with purpose in his eyes. Caleb slides into the ring, pushing himself up to his feet, shooting a death glare at the referee before walking to a corner and grabbing the ropes. Caleb abruptly leans forward and lets his grip arrest his momentum, bouncing back with a manic energy in his movements to repeat the motion as the lights come up and the music fades.}Alison Valance: And his opponent...
{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.}Alison Valance: From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, weighing in at 170 pounds, Nick Danger!
Terri Morasco: Nick Danger has a huge test here, and a huge opportunity, with the chance to overcome a former champion in Caleb Lockwood. He has the energy, he has the talent, but does he have the chance he needs?
Vasco Dias: If he does, God be with him. We could use a little more stability in this company, and he seems to be far more put together than Caleb Lockwood ever was.
{Nick climbs 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 then goes to the corner and wait for his opponent.}Terri Morasco: Two men looking to make an immediate impact in the Heir to the Throne standings here, what will happen? Let's find out! Ring that bell!
{The bell rings, and immediately Nick charges out of his corner, coming at Caleb with a high shotgun dropkick that blasts Lockwood back into the turnbuckles! He flips and lands on his feet, charging in with a running European uppercut, and bounces twice on his feet before running to the opposite turnbuckle, charging to gather momentum for another dropkick! Caleb rolls out of the way, though, leaving Nick to crash into the buckles, his foot hooking itself under the top turnbuckle! Caleb immediately pounces, stomping viciously at Nick's face and midsection until the referee peels him out of the corner. Caleb shrugs at the crowd, mouthing "I tried" to the hard camera as they boo his immediate resumption of heelish tactics.}Terri Morasco: I guess I owe you, Vasco.
Vasco Dias: HA! A cat never changes its stripes, and neither does a mutt!
{Caleb circles back, yanking Nick up by his arm into a knee to the gut. He keeps ahold of Caleb's arm, yanking in for a second shot, then a third, but when he goes for a fourth Nick yanks back, breaking the grip and grabbing Caleb's leg! He rolls through with a dragon screw straight into a leglock, wrenching on the hold as Caleb twists and turns towards the ropes! Caleb makes the bottom rope easily enough, and Nick breaks at one, standing up and waiting for Caleb to find his vertical base. A quick forearm shot stuns Caleb, and Nick whips him off the ropes, rebounding as well and looking for a Sling Blade! NO! Caleb ducks under, hooking Nick's arms and dragging him into a backslide! ONE! KICKOUT!}Terri Morasco: Resourceful counters being exchanged by both men early in the fight. What do you think the key to victory is here?
Vasco Dias: For Caleb, it's going to be capitalizing on Nick Danger's youth and inexperience. He takes risks, and Caleb Lockwood knows how that goes better than most. For Nick, it's going to be emphasizing his advantages: speed and resourcefulness. He needs to find a way to put Caleb off of his rhythm to snatch the victory tonight.
{Danger rolls to his feet, delivering a quick side kick to the midsection that staggers Caleb, and hauls him into a double underhook, looking for the SAVIOR'S WINGS! Caleb slips an arm free, firing a punch into Nick's side, and spins out, kicking him in the gut for the FADING HOPE DDT! NO! Nick Danger flips him up and through with a release Northern Lights suplex THAT CALEB FLIPS OUT OF! He lands on his feet, twisting and leaping for an enzuigiri, and Nick ducks under to stun him with a PELE KICK! Caleb staggers, woozy, and charges Nick, only to be headed over the top rope. Caleb tumbles to the floor, coming up quickly to his feet, but not quickly enough to stop the suicide dive that CRASHES into him, sending him into the guardrail! Nick grabs Caleb by the back of the head, rolling him back under the bottom rope, and springboards in with a SHOOTING STAR PRESS! COVER! ONE! TWO! KICKOUT!}Terri Morasco: There's that speed you were talking about, Vasco! Nick Danger's scouting report said he was great with counter-moves, and we saw it there with that fantastic series of exchanges!
Vasco Dias: He got close, but close only counts in bar darts and bombing runs!
Terri Morasco: That's...not remotely the saying, Vasco.
Vasco Dias: That's what Laskaris says.
{Caleb groggily climbs towards the center of the ring, and Nick ascends the turnbuckles, leaping off and looking for a double stomp! Caleb rolls to the side, and Nick lands on his feet, rolling through. He charges Caleb again, and this time Caleb runs under the clothesline, leaping off the opposite ropes and drilling Nick with the BEAST OF WAR! Caleb covers! ONE! TWO! KICKOUT! Shaking his head, Caleb hauls Nick up, drilling him with a series of Muay Thai knees, keeping a tight clinch. Nick backs to the ropes, and Caleb fires a few more into his midsection before breaking, exhaling through his teeth. Danger shakes his head, trying to get his wits about him, and Caleb roars, charging RIGHT INTO A SUPERKICK! The move stumbles Lockwood, and Nick runs to the ropes, leaping off with the LEGACY CUTTER! NO! CALEB CATCHES HIM AND DRAGS HIM DOWN INTO THE STARVATION'S GRASP!}Terri Morasco: STARVATION'S GRASP LOCKED IN! You have to think this is going to be it!
Vasco Dias: He has that choke locked in TIGHT! But he needs to get his legs up, to get the hooks in! OtherwiseâOH!
{As Vasco is speaking, Nick kicks his feet and flips through, rolling into a pinning combination on Caleb! ONE! TWO! THRâCALEB RELEASES THE HOLD TO KICK OUT! Stumbling to their feet, Caleb swings with a reverse roundhouse kick, whipping through the air right where Nick's head had been, only to be met with a kick to the gut and a suplex lift, looking for the EAGLE EYE! NO! CALEB FLIPS THROUGH, LANDING ON HIS FEET! HE LEAPS AND FLIPS THROUGH WITH THE POISON PILL! Nick's head whiplashes up, and he rocks into perfect position on all fours, and Caleb runs to the ropes, wasting no time in drilling Nick with the CURB STOMP! COVER! ONE! TWO! THREE! "Malnourished" blasts over the PA as Caleb wearily climbs to his feet, throwing his fist up in triumph.}Alison Valance: Here is your winner, Caleb Lockwood!
Terri Morasco: One match down, five points in the books for Caleb Lockwood! What a showing!
Vasco Dias: He certainly had to work for his dinner tonight, Nick Danger made that a fight to remember.
Terri Morasco: Nick Danger stood toe-to-toe with an IWF veteran, one of last year's finalists, and nearly came away with the win more than once. That's nothing to dismiss out of hand. Based on that, I predict that this year is going to be one of the tightest Heir to the Throne tournaments yet.
{Caleb drags the woozy Nick Danger up, patting his shoulder, and turns to walk away, letting him catch himself on the referee. Caleb walks up the ramp, shaking his head and exhaling as his music plays, not bothering with the crowd. As his music fades, the crowd begins to applaud for Nick Danger, who staggers his way to the ropes, carefully dropping to the floor and walking to the back. Nick takes the time to acknowledge the crowd, high-fiving and exchanging well-wishes as we go to commercial.}-------------------------------------
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Fate Ensues
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A replay of what happened at Bloody Assizes is shown. The betrayal of the Dragon to Gregor hitting Viking Funeral on James. The picture starts to corkscrew as the camera goes black. Then static as the corkscrew comes back this time panning out. The animation stops with Draco sitting in a chair backwards. He laughs as he stares into the camera and begins to speak.Draco: â Fate decided Being Infamous didnât deserve the situation given to them. Fate wanted me to help. I donât care about the Powers that Be. Nothing is stronger than Fate. They abuse their power. Use it on who they deem to be lesser beings. Try to treat them like insects. Squash them beneath their boots. Gregor followed the wrong side.âDraco stands as the camera follows. He looks to his right as the Triad walk up. Alternating each sentence they speak.Triad: â The Dragon is calm. After a week of punishment, and rampaging, the Dragon is able to be guided. We come with more advice from Fate. She is pleased with the way you handled that incident. You didnât destroy. You resolved it. Fate will grace you with her presence soon.â Dracoâs eyes light up at the sound of her presence. He looks giddy. He clenches his fists and flexes, showing off the hidden muscle he has. A smile sneaks onto his face as he begins to badger the Triad with questions. Soon his face changes from a smile to a grimace.Draco: â When is soon? Iâm honored that she wants to grace me, but I didnât do anything special. Hell I even cursed her. This doesnât make sense. Why?âDraco steps toward the trio of girls. The girls shake their head and turn to leave. Draco falls to one knee with his hand out, wanting his questions answered. He slams his fists into the ground. He turns and grabs the chair, throwing it into the door. The camera pans showing the chair stuck in the door. Draco releases a loud growl, making the camera fall to the ground. The picture turns to black. Just Dracoâs maniacal laughter is heard, fading into the darkness.
With one final message being etched across the screen.
Fate has chosen NIGHTHAWK.
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Who came out of BA as the Imperial Diamonds Champion?
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{The scene opens on Virginia Stepanov sitting behind her desk. She has her feet kicked up onto the surface with her ankles crossed as she sprawls, cat-like, in her chair. Resting upright on the desk is the Imperial Diamondâs Championship.}Virginia: Please. As if there was ever any doubt that Iâd win. But would you look at that? Three championships on the line, and only one successful defense. Lot of people said I wouldnât make it this far. That I didnât have the attitude of a Champion. That I wouldnât be able to cut it in this business.
{She looks down at the belt displayed on the desk in front of her and then back up at the camera with her smirk curving her lips.}Virginia: Goes to show what they know. So get in line ladies. Put in the work and you too can get your very own opportunity to get your head kicked off. Be seein you in the ring.â
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Women's World Championship Match
Fiona McFly vs Candy Kane vs Kai Sachiko
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{ The sun is slowly dipping into the horizon as we see a panoramic view of the campus of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, its famed sculpture called "Momentum" lit up in IWF colors for this event. We then transition down to the beach-themed Sacrifice set, which is lined with palm trees, surfboards, jet skis, and features a 2,500-seat temporary stadium structure. }Terri Morasco: Here we go, we've got an extra featured attraction just added to the program -- a Women's World title match!
Vasco Dias: Hrmm...I wonder why that's the case...
Terri Morasco: Oh, I'm sure Jess Fowler's gonna give us an update here in just a short-short!
{ As Candy Kane and Kai Sachiko stand in the ring, 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..."
{ Yet on this special occasion, she isn't alone -- Fiona is accompanied by none other than Izzy the Islander, the tiki-masked, spear-carrying warrior who serves as the official university mascot! Izzy and Fiona start dancing together on-stage before strolling down to the ring. As Fiona hands her bullwhip to a fan as a souvenir, Izzy starts juking and jiving to the music -- with Blue Shoes getting a good chuckle out of the sight. }Terri Morasco: (laughs hysterically at Izzy's dancing)Vasco Dias: You alright there...?!
Terri Morasco: I know we have a match and all, but...he's so...CUTE!!!
[DING!!!]
{ With the crowd starting a "Let's Go Izzy!" chant, Blue Shoes takes the Women's World title and raises it over his head before handing it off to the mascot, who apparently has been tasked with being the guest presenter. Candy Kane starts off this rather entertaining seven-minute affair by targeting Fiona, throwing the champion into the corner and firing off some hard rights and lefts. Kai, on the other hand, seems more mesmerized with Izzy doing his dance numbers at ringside than the actual contest itself! Candy sends Fiona for the ride, hitting her with a dropkick as she bounces off the ropes. Candy would get a two-count after applying a slick-looking vertical suplex, but Kai decides to get in on the fun by attacking Candy! }Terri Morasco: Look at this -- Kai's found herself a partner!
Vasco Dias: This is open rebellion!!
{ Fiona and Kai work together, putting the boots to Candy as the crowd -- many of whom are wearing their Being Infamous condiment-themed merch -- goes wild! Fiona and Kai double-team Candy with a pair of suplexes, followed by in-concert dropkicks, before each gets a two-count! Izzy leads the cheers at ringside as even Blue Shoes finds himself in the moment; Candy rolls out of the ring, leaving Fiona and Kai to perform a double strut! }Vasco Dias: This is ridiculous!!
Terri Morasco: I'm lovin' this picture!!
{ On the outside, however...Candy has something devious in mind. She grabs a HANDFUL OF SAND and rolls her right fist into a ball! She then sneaks back into the ring, where just as Kai and Fiona turned back around... }Vasco Dias: OH!!!
Terri Morasco: Kai just took a heaping of sand right in her face! Gimme a break!!
{ Yep...Kai, protecting Fiona, took the brunt of Candy's sand-in-the-eyes trick! However, Candy forgot that she's dealing with two women instead of just one, and Fiona immediately capitalizes on the blunder! She pulls Candy into position and locks her into the dreaded HALESTORM kimura! }Vasco Dias: NOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Terri Morasco: Fiona's got it locked in!
{ Izzy consoles Kai at ringside by helping wipe away the excess sand from her face. Yet more importantly, Candy is going nowhere -- and as Fiona ramps up the pressure, Candy has little recourse but to tap out! }[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Here is your winner -- by submission -- and STILL IWF Women's World Champion...FIOOOOONA!! MCFLYYYYY!!!!
Terri Morasco: BANG!! Zoom goes Fiona -- her second title defense in the books!!
Vasco Dias: ...pffft!{ As Kai and Candy leave the ringside area, Izzy proudly presents the Women's World title back to Fiona! "Love Bites (So Do I)" begins playing again as Fiona rocks out with the mascot -- the pair doing an impromptu line dance in the middle of the ring. However, we hear the crowd's cheers turn to jeers as-- }"Cut the music! Cut the music!"
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The ethics of being a champion
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{As Fiona McFly is celebrating her hard won victory Jess Fowler steps onto the ramp with a microphone in his hand.}Jess Fowler: As the head of the Women's division it is my position to inform the current Women's World champion due to her actions and her inability to separate her own career from those who would ruin this company.
{The crowd boos}Jess Fowler: She will be defending her belt every week until Management feels she has understood her place as a Champion. You do not bite the hand that feeds you.
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HTTT TAG TEAM MATCH
Almir Sayed and Nick Knight vs Locke and Warren Kane
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a tag team match in the Heir to the Throne Tournament. Introducing first from Chicago, IL. He is âThe Hollywood Butcherâ Nick Knight!!!
{The opening chords of âMomma Said Knock You Outâ hits over the arena sound system as Nick Knight steps onto the entrance ramp. âThe Hollywood Butcherâ is showered with boos from the fans that at another time in another place adored him. Dressed in old school black trunks with and blackt-shirt that reads Uber Heel in purple . Nick slowly moves towards the ring some fans on the aisle still reach to high five the once fan favorite, but they do not exist in Knightâs world. He is 100% focused on the battle ahead of him and never looks out from beneath the trademark towel draped over his head.}Terri Morasco: This is the first time Iâve had an opportunity to lay eyes on Nick since his epic battle with Abraxes one week ago. Iâm honestly amazed that he can even walk.
Vasco Dias: The really test is going to be once the match gets started. He may have some injuries that are lingering that could effect this match.
{âThe Hollywood Butcherâ reaches ring side and climbs onto the apron. Out of respect for the hollowed ground that his the squared circle he wipes his feet before stepping between the top and middle ropes. Ripping away the towel his stares (either across the ring or down the entry ramp) at his opponent as he bounces from foot to foot waiting for the action to start.}Alison Valance: And his tag team partner...
{âSnake Charmerâ by Annon Domini begins to play as Haseem steps out through the curtain to boos from the live audience.}Haseem: It is my honor, my privilege, my sacred duty to introduce to you the MONEY MAKER!!! ALMIR!!! SAYED!!!
{With that, Almir steps out through the curtain with arms thrown out and his head held back. The crowd boos him like crazy as he looks out with a smile. Together the two men head down the ramp 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!}Terri Morasco: I know Nick Knight came out and flat out said that he does not trust Sayed, but I think the Money Maker might be the perfect partner for Nick tonight, because heâs the freshest guy in the match.
Vasco Dias: Itâs been weeks since we last saw Almir inside of the ring. You just have to wonder how much ring rust he will have and how long it will take him to shake it off.
Alison Valance: Their opponents, first from Parts Unknown he is âThe Gunslingerâ 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: Locke has also been off for several weeks, and the last time we saw him was in a losing effort against Nick Kight. You have to wonder if that will have any kind of effect on him.
Vasco Dias: If you listed to his comments leading up to this match it was obviously on his mind. He has one loss so far in IWF and you know that he want to avenge it tonight.
Alison Valance: His partner from London, England Warren Kane!!!
{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.}Terri Morasco: Much like Nick Knight Warren Kane is coming off a very emotional match at Bloody Assizes.
Vasco Dias: It will be interesting to see how his loss to Nighthawk will effect Warren mentally. Physically he is in excellent condition as always, but how well will he be able to keep his focus just one week after having his sixty three day reign as TV Champion ended.
{Locke steps out onto the apron and grabs a hold of the tag rope, allowing Warren to kick things off for their team. Across the ring Knight and Sayed are in a heated argument over which man would start off for their squad. Finally after much yelling and screaming Almir climbs through the ropes and the bell sounds.}Terri Morasco: Already some trouble in paradise for the team of Nick Knight and Almir Sayed.
Vasco Dias: These two men could not be much different from each other, so itâs easy to see how they would not be able to coexist. Itâs going to be interesting to see if they can hold it together enough to pick up some points tonight.
{Knight and Kane approach the center of the ring and quickly fist bump, before beginning to circle each other looking for an opening in the others defenses. Finally the lock up in a collar and elbow tie up, which Nick quickly transitions into a side headlock. âThe Hollywood Butcherâ wrenches hard on his opponents head and neck, until Kane is finally able to escape and shoot Knight off of the ropes. Warren drops down allowing Knight to run over him and pops up quickly to land a picture perfect dropkick to the chest of âThe Hollywood Butcher that sends Nick crashing over the top rope and to the floor. Warren backs up against the ropes and sprints across the ring looking for a tope suicida, only to find Almir Syad in front of him on the apron forcing him to pull up.}Vasco Dias: Well I think that answers the question as to whether or not Knight and Sayed can work together as a team.
Terri Morasco: I donât think that answers anything. Sayed just made the smart decision by saving Nick there, but the match is barely under way.
{The referee admonishes Sayed for not using the tag rope and âThe Money Makerâ raised his hands in mock innocence as his partner slid back in the ring. Out on the apron Locke begged for the tag, and the man from England obliged. âThe Gunslingerâ climbed into the squared circle with a smile on his face and gestures for Knight to come and get some. The two men reach the center of the ring and Nick is the first to fire off a wicked knife edge chop and Locke comes right back with one of his own. The two men go chop for chop four, five, six times until the big cowboy ups the ante with a forearm strike that nearly knocks Knight on his ass, but âThe Hollywood Butcherâ just shakes his head and fires back with a forearm of his own. Forearm after forearm connects, each coming faster than the last until Nick ups the ante with a brutal headbutt that puts âThe Gunslingerâ on spaghetti legs. Locke is like a weeble wobble refusing to fall down as he staggers back towards the corner and a blind tag from Warren Kane. Kane explodes over the top rope and lays out the unsuspecting Nick Knight with a savage lariat that leaves the big man from Hollywood looking at the lights with snot bubbles on his face.}Vasco Dias: Warren Kane just nearly decapitated Nick Knight.
Terri Morasco: Can he follow up?
{Warren pulls Knight to his feet before throwing him back onto his head and neck with âSplosion. âThe Hollywood Butcher is dazed and Kane stands back just daring his opponent to climb to his knees and then he takes off like a rocket and nearly knocks Nickâs head right off of his shoulders with the Kidd Kick. Warren makes the cover! ONE! TWO! THRâ}Terri Morasco: No!!! Warren Kane had the match won for his team and Haseem had to jump up on the apron and break the count!
Vasco Dias: Thereâs a reason Almir keeps Haseem around and thatâs it right there.
{A furious Warren Kane stands and begins to walk towards Almir Sayedâs manager and friend with rage in his eyes. Smartly Haseem jumps back down to the floor away from the fury of Kane, but he jumps from the skillet and into the fire when he runs right into the chest of Locke. Haseemâs eyes look like saucers as he gets kicked in the gut and planted with the Gunslinger DDT.}Vasco Dias: Locke and Warren Kane should be disqualified! Haseem is not a wrestler, he hasnât been cleared by the Texas State Athletic Commision to participate in a match.
Terri Morasco: I guess he should have thought of that before he got involved in the match.
{Out on the floor Locke climbs to his feet only to be taken out by a blockbuster off of the apron from Sayed. Almir hops right only to be driven spine first into the guard rail by a tope suicida from Warren Kane. Back inside of the ring Nick Knight is back to a vertical base and he sprints across the ring looking for a tope...no he stops and just leans against the ropes gasping for air.}Terri Morasco: I think itâs safe to say that Knight is still feeling the beating he took from Abraxes eight days ago.
Vasco Dias: It might just be from the ass kicking heâs taken so far in this match.
{As Nick slumps against the ropes, Almir staggers his way up onto the apron and leans over, blindly tagging himself into the match. Nick Knight turns to shout at Almir, who merely shrugs as he steps in the ring, only for Nick to drag Almir through the ropes, screaming at him. As he does, though, Warren comes SCREAMING in, delivering a brutal KIDD KICK across Almirâs jaw! Dumbfounded, Nick goes to prevent him from making the cover, but Lockeâs hand shoots up from below the edge of the ring, grabbing his ankle as Warren pins him for the ONE! TWO! THREE!}Alison Valance: Here are your winners, Locke and Warren Kane!
Terri Morasco: Locke and Warren Kane get on the board early with five points here in Heir to the Throne, and you have to feel like Nick Knight is going to be furious!
Vasco Dias: Not much feeling you need to do!
{As Terri makes her point, Nick rolls out of the ring, looking first to chase down Warren and Locke only to find Warren halfway up the ramp and Locke having mysteriously vanished. With all else exhausted, Nick stalks over to the groggy Haseem, still recovering from the effects of the Gunslinger DDT from Locke, and picks him up, grabbing his wrist and ripcording him into the WELCOME TO HOLLYWOOD! Haseem flips head over heels, crashing onto the ringside mat, and Nick Knight storms to the back as Almir rolls out to check on his associate, glaring furiously at Nick!}Terri Morasco: Talk about taking a loss poorly. Although, I suppose you could argue that they both brought this on themselves.
Vasco Dias: I donât understand how two parts can be so much less as a sum. I guess greatness does strive for individuality, and that was their downfall here.
Terri Morasco: Weâre definitely going to see fireworks the next time those two are in the ring, mark my words.
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The coronation of the NEW IWF Men's World Champion
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{ We come back from the final commercial break for our main event of the evening. }Vasco Dias: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen and be prepared! We are about to witness the coronation of the NEW IWF MENS WORLD CHAMPION!
Terri Morasco: How the hell can you be excited for this after what the Powers that Be did to Steve Awesome at Bloody assizes!?
Vasco Dias: How can I not be excited!? Steve Awesome and his band of merry morons were all defeated at Bloody Assizes! Being InFamous is no more!
Terri Morasco: I highly doubt thatâs true. As we heard earlier, Steve only has a minor concussion and some stitched up wounds, he should be good to go before Lineage!
Vasco Dias: GONE FOREVER!
{ Mission Statement by Stone Sour hits as the flights begin to flash purple and maroon. }Vasco Dias: Here we go! The coronation!
{ Several men in suits walk out through the curtain bringing with them a red carpet that they roll out all the way down to the ring. }Vasco Dias: This is something special right here.
Terri Morasco: We have never in the history had something like this for a new champion!
Vasco Dias: Exactly, we saved it for the best and only three time World Champion!
{ Dean Harper steps out first wearing his usual jeans and a t-shirt with a very nice black leather jacket. Dean stands there with a large smirk and begins to clad as Roberto Verona steps out next dressed to the nines in a three piece suit clutching the IWF Menâs World Championship. }Vasco Dias: There they are, Terri! The saviors of the IWF!
Terri Morasco: You mean the assholes!?
Vasco Dias: Terri!? You could get fined for that!?
Terri Morasco: Hey, I didnât start the hashtag, I just retweeted it.
{ Roberto Verona and Dean Harper look out into the booing masses and laugh off their hatred. The two men walk down toward the ring where the stage hands from earlier hold the ropes down for them as they enter the ring one at a time. Roberto Verona takes the center of the ring with Dean Harper just to his right. }Vasco Dias: I have been waiting all night for this!
Terri Morasco: I have been dreading this!
{ Roberto Verona takes a microphone and waits several moments for the crowd to start booing before he speaks. }Roberto Verona: It is my honor-
{ The booing grows. }Roberto Verona: It is my privilege-
{ Asshole chants start up. }Roberto Verona: It is-
{ The chants grow even louder and Dean steps forward. }Dean Harper: All of you shut the hell up!
{ The chants get even louder. }Dean Harper: This is a momentous night and you people need to have some respect!
{ That doesnât help anything. }Vasco Dias: I am with Dean here, this idiots need to shut up.
Terri Morasco: The crowd is allowed to cheer and boo whoever they want.
Vasco Dias: They shouldnât be allowed to!
Roberto Verona: Itâs okay, Dean, let the brain dead fools boo all they like. It doesnât change the fact that WE are here to coronate the NEW IWF MENS WORLD CHAMPION!!!
{ A large group of private security make their way out to the ring and surround it, probably two dozen or more. }Roberto Verona: And to ensure we donât have any unwanted guests I have taken some extra precautions.
Vasco Dias: Good! Keep those other two fools away from the ring! No more infantile pranks!
Terri Morasco: I thought the weiner truck was hilarious.
Vasco Dias: You would
Roberto Verona: AS I WAS SAYING! It is with the greatest pride and respect that I now introduce to you the man who vanquished the prepubescent terror known as Steve Awesome and has brought prestige back to the IWF MENS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! He is THE SAVIOR OF IWF! HE IS! ANGEL BLAKE!!!
{ All the lights in the arena go out as the original version of Gateways by Dimmu Borgir begins to play. }Vasco Dias: Here we go, Terri! Angel Blake is about to be coronated!
Terri Morasco: What does that even mean in the context of pro wrestling!? He was already presented the belt at Bloody Assizes!
Vasco Dias: Itâs a coronation!!
{ A spot light shines down on the stage entrance where Angel Blake now stands, not in his usual spiked leather gear and face paint but rather in a completely black three piece suit and no face paint at all. Angel stands there for a moment sucking in the resentment before throwing his arms out as the whole stage erupts in fire! }Vasco Dias: THE CHAMPION HAS ARRIVED!!!!
Terri Morasco: This is absurd!
Vasco Dias: Youâre absurd!
Terri Morasco: Yeah⌠Sure I amâŚ
{ Roberto Verona and Dean Harper both start to clap for Angel Blake but the crowd is just not having it. They have moved on to a âFALSE GODâ chant now but Blake just ignores them as he makes his way toward the ring. The stage hands once again hold the ropes as Angel walks up the steps and climbs into the ring. Angel walks over to Dean and Roberto, father and son embracing in the center of the ring before Roberto Verona shakes Angelâs hand. }Vasco Dias: What a truly special moment between the conquering heroes!
Terri Morasco: Do you need a moment alone?
Vasco Dias: Iâd prefer a one person booth.
Terri Morasco: Good, leave.
Vasco Dias: Wait, no! Thatâs not⌠Stop ruining this moment!
{ The lights return to normal as Roberto still holds the IWF Menâs World Championship. }Roberto Verona: When I founded this company I had my pick of another manâs rosterâŚ
{ Roberto reaches out and clasps Angel by the shoulder. }Roberto Verona: Former champions, hall of farmers, main eventers. Men and women who embodied a promotion⌠But I didnât want them. I didnât need them. I didnât want the immaturity. I didnât need the politicking. I wanted men and women who personified my vision! Men and women who would be the foundation of a new, better, equal company!
{ The asshole chants begin again. }Roberto Verona: I WANTED ANGEL BLAKE!
{ Dean puts an arm around his father as the two Blakeâs smile. }Roberto Verona: And I know we havenât always seen eye to eye. That goes for you as well, Dean but I ALWAYS respected what you stood for. Thatâs why at the height of the Age of X and the Pack I didnât just sack the both of you. I saw in you what I wanted for MY company all those years ago when I opened the doors.
Vasco Dias: This is so touching.
Terri Morasco: This is a circle jerk of huge proportions.
Roberto Verona: And so, it is with the deepest gratitude and respect I now OFFICIALLY coronate you the IWF MENS WORLD CHAMP-
Rob Diamond: Is this thing on!?
Vasco Dias: What the!?
{ Suddenly the Imperitron flashes to a close up of Rob Diamond and James Gilmore. }Rob Diamond: Oh hey, sorry to interrupt. NOT!
James Gilmore: Ya really should up the salary of the guys in the truck, Bertie.
Rob Diamond: It was WAY too easy to pay one of them off for this AWESOME interruption.
{ Roberto Verona turns bright red with anger. }Roberto Verona: CUT THEM O-
{ And Robertoâs mic gets sht off. }Vasco Dias: What the h-
{ And so does Vascoâs head set. }James Gilmore: Now ya might think ya got us dead to rights.
Rob Diamond: But fact of the matter is we drank our Monster energy and took our Blue Chew and have RISEN FROM THE ASH!
James Gilmore: Donât forget all them Oscar Meyer dogs.
Rob Diamond: THOSE TOO!
{ Roberto is furious in the ring but every mic he tries doesnât work. Angel and Dean are both silently seething. }Rob Diamond: So you might be asking why this AWESOME interruption tonight? You might also be wondering why you got a bunch of empty seats for your main event segment?
James Gilmore: Well Rob and I decided that since ya still got us banned from the arena like a bunch a yella belly cowards weâd just go ahead and put on a little InFamous seminar outside the arena!
{ The shot pulls back now to show Rob and James standing in the center of a pink roped ring with the words âAll InFamous Wrestling Training Schoolâ written on the ring apron and a huge group of people standing around the ring. }Rob Diamond: Sorry not sorry we advertised it during your scheduled time slot but hey? Maybe donât leave the call sheet just laying around next time.
James Gilmore: Ya never know whoâs gonna leak those things!
{ Roberto screams at the security guards to get them the hell away from his arena. }Rob Diamond: You three asholes may have beat us at Bloody Assizes-
James Gilmore: But yaâll left us breathing!
Rob Diamond: Steve will be back!
James Gilmoire: Fiona will keep fightinâ!
Rob Diamond: And Being InFamous will RIDE AGAIN!
{ The crowd is blowing up in the arena. }James Gilmore: Enjoy ya back pattonâ session!
Rob Diamond: Weâre gonna go ahead and put on a real show for the fans.
James Gilmore: The show they deserve!
Rob Diamond: But donât worry, weâre gonna be live and in person next week whether you like it or not.
James Gilmore: And if you ainât down with that then we only got two words for ya!
Rob Diamond: SUCK IT!!!!
{ Rob and James both hit the crotch chop as the fans around their ring and the fans in the arena yell along with them at the Powers that Be. Roberto Verona is visibly shaking with anger as Angel and Dean both talk to him. }Terri Morasco: What a show of defiance by Being InFamous!
{ Vasco can be sort of heard screaming in the background but Teri just laughs him off. }Terri Morasco: You heard it here, tune in next week, Being InFamous will be in the arena and I think the Powers that Be are going to have to answer for their crimes!
{ Vasco is still yelling but his head set is still off. PTB gathers back in the center of the ring as we see Rob and James inviting the crowd of fans into the ring as we go off the air. }
Well howdy there pardner.