Monday Night Sacrfice #16: October 7th 2013

[Angel Blake]

Monday Night Sacrifice
7th October 2013

1 RP limit, deadline Midnight GMT Sunday October 6th for Sacrifice; 6PM GMT for the Pre-Show.
On Air Segment deadline is 6PM GMT Monday October 7th.
Order to be determined by role plays, Main Event given as a reward for hard work and endeavor unless angles, necessitates or a particular ending require otherwise.

PRE-SHOW
Triple Threat Match
Randy Reaume vs. Jayson Mathews vs. Mr. Chuckles

Singles Match
Eddie Black vs. Mason St. Croix

Singles Match
Ayla St. James vs. Avery McCullen

MONDAY NIGHT SACRIFICE

 

Cruiser Weight Singles Match
Ryan Shane vs. Davey Ortega

Singles Match
Ana Valentine vs Amber Richards

Man of Steel Match
Roberto Verona vs. Killian Creed

Cruiser Weight Grudge Match
Alex Jones vs Mike Machado

Man of Steel Match
Mike Laszlo vs Rob Diamond

Tag Team Match
Honorbound vs Xavier Cross and Ryan Blade

First Blood Imperial Championship Match
Spike Kane(c) vs. Joe Everyman

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

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TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Randy Reaume vs. Jayson Mathews vs. Mr. Chuckles

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Jayson Matthews wins via pinfall.

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SINGLES MATCH MATCH
Eddie Black vs. Mason St. Croix

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Mason St. Croix wins via pinfall.

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SINGLES MATCH
Ayla St. James vs Avery McCullen

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Avery McCullen wins via pinfall.

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

Monday Night Sacrifice
7th October 2013

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SINGLES MATCH
Ana Valentine vs. Amber Richards

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{The bell rings and the two women begin to circle each other. Amber steps forwards offering a lock up, and Ana goes forward for it, but Ana drops a knee and slips behind Amber keeping the hold on her, but Richards forces herself backwards pushing Ana onto the ropes, Ana pushes forwards releasing the hold and Amber Richards runs across the ring hitting the ropes on the other side and coming back only to be met by a thumping kitchen sink from Ana, taking the former champion down.}

Terri Morasco: Ana is doing well stating her intent here against the former Ruby Champion

Vasco Dias: She sure is, not giving Amber any slack..

Terri Morasco: With the next pay per view only a couple of weeks away this match could have big title picture implications.

{But Richards doesn’t stay down for long, she flips to her chest and pushes herself up, just as Ana reaches down for her and grabs her by the head rolling Valentine up for a pinfall. The ref drops down....ONE! …..TWO! ..-No, Ana manages to kick out of the roll up and rolls to a knee, with a slight smirk on her face}

Terri Morasco: These two are really trying to out do each other.

{Richards nods her head showing that she’s giving Ana the respect that she deserves and the two meet in the middle to lock up again. This time Richards grabs the arm of Ana and slips underneath wrenching the arm as she goes. Amber Richards holds the arm up and wrenches it further forcing Ana to cry out loud. The Pristine Princess reaches for the ropes but she’s just out of reach, but then Richards jumps up taking Ana down into a modified armbar.}

Vasco Dias: Amber seems to be making her own case Terri.

Terri Morasco: You got that right, these women are really going at it.

{Ana tries to use all her strength to get to the ropes, but Amber has the hold locked in. Ana scrambles to a knee before she forcefully slams an elbow into the face of Amber Richards to break the hold. Richards flinches and releases the hold surprise by the attack from Ana who proceeds to take the advantage as both of them roll to their feet and collide in the middle of the room with intensity. Ana Valentine slips behind Richards this time and hooks her head before delivering a powerful looking russian leg sweep.}

Terri Morasco: the intensity has gone up a notch.

Vasco Dias: I like it, fiesty women are the best!

Terri Morasco: Have you ever been laid? ….ever?

Vasco Dias: Shut up.

{Ana rolls over onto Amber and covers her, the ref drops down to the mat....ONE! ….....TWO! …....THR-NO! Amber Richards kicks out. Ana seems frustrated but climbs back to her feet, dragging Amber by her hair but Richards explodes and starts sending wild punches at her, still. Ana does her best to block them and backs herself into the corner. Amber Richards is about to press the advantage when Ana comes out of the corner with a flying dropkick. Amber Richards stumbles before Ana hooks her for her Cupids Arrow, making a bridge as she does so! The ref counts…...ONE! ……...TWO! ……..THREE!!!! Ana Valantine defeats Amber Richards with the Cupids Arrow German Suplex.}

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SEGMENT
"Who can I trust?"

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{ Backstage, the InFamous locker room, Spike and Rob seem to be in the middle of a heated discussion as IWF camera’s carefully peek through the opening in the door. }

Rob Diamond: I’m just not sure about this.

Spike Kane: Seriously?

Rob Diamond: What?

Spike Kane: You’re not sure about this, after everything you’ve done in your career?

{ Rob actually looks hurt for a moment as Spike walks around him. }

Rob Diamond: That was then, I’m trying to make a change.

Spike Kane: People don’t change Rob, they just become more of who they already are.

{ Spike grabs Rob by the shoulders. }

Spike Kane: You’re my best friend, my family, I can’t do this without you, I need you out there man.

{ Rob looks away, clearly Spike is tugging on his heart strings. }

Spike Kane: If I can’t trust you then who can I trust?

{ He doesn’t answer him right away, he just locks eyes with him and Spike silently pleads for his friends trust. }

Spike Kane: Can I trust you?

Rob Diamond: Yeah…

Spike Kane: Good. Now I’ve gotta get ready.

{ Rob doesn’t look very pleased as he heads for the door, the IWF camera quickly backs off and fades to black as we head down the hall way wondering what that conversation was about. }

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

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TAG TEAM MATCH
Honorbound vs. Xavier Cross and Ryan Blade

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{ Honor by Atreyu hits the PA as both Cable and Gjenrei make their way onto the stage. The two of them face each other and cross their arms before bumping their forearms together. They turn and sprint toward the ring and fly in under the ropes. Cable throws his arms out to his sides in the mock Jesus pose as Gjenrei drops to his knees in front of Cable in a prayer pose.}

Vasco Dias: "The word on the street is, whichever team walks out victorious, is gonna get a shot at InFamous for their tag titles!"

Terri Morasco: "HonorBound are one of the better tag teams. But Cross and Blade are great fighters in their own right."

Vasco Dias: "It all depends on chemistry..."

{"The Phoenix" by Fall Out Boy hits the arena, as the fans hop to their feet. Out steps Xavier Cross and Ryan Blade, Blade a little less than enthusiastic that they were using Cross's theme. The Man of Steel Title hugging Ryan's waist, as the Heavyweight Title is slung over Xavier's shoulder. Cross makes his way down the ramp first, highfive-ing some of the fans, while Blade calmly makes his way down. Cross slides into the ring, leaping up on the turnbuckle, soaking in the cheers, as he holds the Heavyweight title high above his head. Blade calmly makes his way up the steps, onto the apron, leaning against the ropes, his back to the ring, before turning and stepping in.}


Vasco Dias: "Two individual champions, four of the top superstars in IWF."

Terri Morasco: "And you can bet, none of these four men are oging to hold anything back."

{Cross pats Ryan on the shoulder, as he decides to start the match up. Ryan step to the apron, fully focused. Cable and Gjenrei stand side by side, Cable nods as he steps out, onto the apron. Cross slaps his chest a couple of times, as Gjengei stands there, sharp as a knife. The ref calls for the bell, as both men lock up as the match begins}

Vasco Dias: Gjenrei wants to start this match up, obviously Cable has informed him of how Cross operates.

Terri Morasco: I really think Cross wanted to get his hands on Cable to start the match, but he looks eager to take on Gjengei.

{Cross gets the early advantage, getting Gjenrei in a headlock. Gjenrei pushes Cross forward, into the ropes. Cross rebounds as Gjenrei drops to the ground, Cross hops over him, rebounding back off the ropes. Gjenrei pops back up to his feet, leaping over Cross. Cross rebounds off the ropes again, Gjenrei throws a high kick. Xavier catches it, Gjenrei throws his leg over, looking to hit an Enziguri. Xavier ducks the kick, as Gjenrei land on his foot maintaining his balance, before using Cross’s position, and momentum to hit a flipping kick, catching Xavier right under the chin.}

Vasco Dias: “What a move! A nice amount of back and forth between the two, and with Cross avoiding Gjenrei’s foot at all cost, Gjenrei shows brilliant athleticism!”

Teri Morasco: “Cross’s jaw could be broken from the impact of that kick.”

{Xavier rolls over, picking himself up, clutching his jaw, a small trail of blood dripping from the corner of his mouth. Gjenrei aims low with a kick, but Xavier manages to shove his leg out, blocking it. The two lock eyes, as Gjenrei throws a spinning back fist, Xavier quickly ducks and rises up with an european uppercut. Gjenrei falls backwards onto his back, as Xavier quickly charges forward hitting a snap standing moonsault, Gjenrei throws his knees up quickly, catching Xavier right in the stomach.}

Vasco Dias: For every action Xavier has, Gjenrei has a reaction.

Terri Morasco: Cross is a proven champion…

{Cross rolls over, returning to his feet holding his stomach. Gjenrei spins, returning to his feet. Running forward he aims a low drop kick to Xavier’s knee, Xavier leaps over the high flyer, shoulder rolling out of the way. Both men showing off a great deal of agility. Gjenrei charges forward, but Xavier quickly throws his elbow up catching Gjenrei in the head, as the cruiserweight staggers back into the corner. Cross charges forward hitting a huge Stinger Splash, before turning to the crowd letting out a howl. Grabbing Gjenrei’s wrist, sending him into the opposite corner, following him in. Gjenrei immediately leaps to the top, flipping into the air, catching Xavier square in the back with a huge drop kick, the nearly sends Xavier over the ropes. Gjenrei slams against the mat, taking some damage from his own offense. Rolling over, holding his lower back, he crawls over to his corner to make the tag in to Cable Arcane. }

Vasco Dias: “Good Lord, did you see the the athleticism Gjenrei is displaying. He answers Xavier’s offense with that amazing counter!

Terri Morasco: Showing why he is considered one of the top cruiserweights in IWF!

{Cable hits the ring like a ball of fire, running over to Xavier Cross, who’s back is turned, holding onto the ring corner. Cable throws a few stiff shots into the lower back of Xavier Cross, Cross tries to turn around to defend himself but Cable grabs him, hitting the Dead but Rising backstabber. Cross is holding his back, in a lot of pain, Cable looks up at Blade, smirking before rolling Cross over for the pin.}

1...2..

Vasco Dias: “Cross kicks out! He’s still got some fight left in him.”

Terri Morasco: “Why the hell didn’t Blade get in there to break it up?!”

Vasco Dias: “He knows, first team mate to enter the ring gains the ref’s attention. Honourbound would have used the ref’s distraction to their advantage. He had faith in Xavier.”

{Cable rolls over, picking himself up, as Cross gets to his knees, holding his back. Cable grabs Cross by the head, looking to catch him with the knee ot the side of the face. But Cross throws his arms up at the last second, grabbing Cable by the knee, lifting him into the air before slamming Cable down with a low grabbed powerslam. Cross stumbles forward, Cable didn’t take much impact with all the damage Cross sustained early. Cross lunges out, Cable is reaching for his leg. Tag. Ryan Blade gets a decent pop from the crowd as he gets in the ring, Xavier rolls through the bottom rope after the tag.}

Vasco Dias: “Hot tag! to the hottest IWF Superstar!”

Terri Morasco: “Gaaaaay.”

{Blade charges forward, catching Cable with a elbow to the head, dropping the man. Gjenrei gets in the ring looking to counter, but Blade sends him back over the top with a huge drop kick, Gjenrei flips over the ropes and crashes to the floor below. Blade pops back up turning his attention to Cable who charges forward with clothesline, but Blade ducks it, as Arcane rebounds off the ropes. Blade shows his athleticism, leaping in the air, catching Cable with a beautifully executed hurricanrana.}

Vasco Dias: “Blade isn’t just a master of Steel, he’s a master of air!”

Terri Morasco: “That may have been the lamest comment you’ve ever made Vasco…”

{Blade is on his feet first, as Cable is the next, staggering a bit, slightly dizzy he stumbles backwards. Blade turns, Gjenrei is back on the apron, and manages to get a blind tag in. Cable charges forward, as Blade ducks another clothesline, only to be caught by a springboard Gjenrei hitting a vicious kick to the center of Blade’s chest putting him on the mat. Cable rebounds off the ropes, but doesn’t have a chance to charge forward as Xavier Cross pulls the top rope down, as Cable topples over, crashing to the floor below.}

Vasco Dias: “Blind tag! High Flying Offense! And Xavier Cross gets Cable out of the ring! What a wonderful tag match!”

Terri Morasco: “Gjenrei is fresh, having spent most of his time, waiting, keeping an eye in the ring, trusting his partner.”

{Blade stirs up, as Gjenrei lies in wait. Sending a spinning low kick to the gut. He grabs Blade by the head, running into the corner, using it to springboard up into a huge tornado DDT, that turns Blade inside out, the momentum bringing a dazed Blade to his feet. Cross manages to reach out as slap his shoulder. Blade crumbles to the mat, as Cross pops into the ring, charging forward only to catch a Gjenrei kick to the chest. He stumbles back. Gjenrei throws another high kick, but Cross blocks, aiming a low kick, connecting, followed by another. He steps into Gjenrei’s guard. Throwing a right, but Gjenrei catches it with both hands, twisting Cross’s wrist. Xavier spings into it, throwing a high kick, which Gjenrei ducks, but Cross forces the momentum through, twisting Gjenrei’s arm, behind his back. Gjenrei forces Xavier forward as both men head towards the corner. Gjenrei walks the turnbuckle. Flipping over Xavier, landing directly on his feet.}

Vasco Dias: “A great display of martial arts between the two. Strikes, Counters, and Grapples all mine!”

Terri Morasco: “Each has an answer...each has their own question…”

Vasco Dias: “Now who’s doing lame commentary?!”

{Cross turns around, barely ducking a Gjenrei high kick. His leg getting caught on the ropes, as Xavier throws a hard punch right into the inner thigh, forcing Gjenrei to fall back, his leg muscles beginning to cramp. Cross tries to duck out of the way, looking to tag an outstretched Blade hand. But Gjenrei grabs Cross by the shoulder, spinning him around. Cross catches the punch, twisting Gjenrei's arm's before nailing his signature finisher, The Crossifixion. Cross flips the high flyer over for the pin.}

1...2....3

Vasco Dias: "Xavier has done it! Cross manages to counter Gjenrei one last time!"

Terri Morasco: "Look at Blade though. He wanted that tag..."

{Blade is in the ring, poking Xavier in the chest. Having words, Xavier shrugs it off, leaning over the ropes, getting both the Man of Steel title, and Heavyweight Title. Holding both up, before handing the Man of Steel to Blade, who rips it out of his hands. Cross gives him a smile, but Blade looks more and more annoyed by Xavier.}

Terri Morasco: "Trouble in paradise for the newest tag team?"

Vasco Dias: "Just a little ego. Nothing to worry about..."

 

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SEGMENT
“We want a challenge.”

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{ Villain by Theory of a Deadman hits the pa and sends the crowd into an uproar. }

Vasco Dias: Sounds like the tag team champions are about to make their way to the ring.

Terri Morasco: I wonder what their coming out here for?

Vasco Dias: I have no idea.

{ Rob and Spike step out through the curtain and the fans go crazy, Rob has his half of the tag team titles proudly over his shoulders as does Spike but Spike is also wearing the Imperial Championship around his waist. The two of them slap hands with the fans as they make their way to the ring. }

Vasco Dias: It’s amazing how much our fans love these two, considering how vicious they can be.

Terri Morasco: They wear their hearts on their sleeves and our fans respect that.

Vasco Dias: I suppose so, they sure as heck aren’t your classic hero team.

Terri Morasco: I’m sure that’s by design.

{ Rob and Spike climb into the ring and they both ask for microphones. }

Spike Kane: We’re out here tonight for exactly one reason.

Rob Diamond: WE WANT A CHALLENGE!

Spike Kane: We’ve been tag team champions a while now and while kicking the crap out of Honorbound once a month is fun we think it’s about time IWF gave us some REAL COMPETITION!

Rob Diamond: Hell yeah. You don’t walk around the UNDEFEATED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD and expect to never be challenged. So how about Dr Riley gets his ass out here and does his job and gives us someone we can sink our teeth into.

Spike Kane: Or does Rob here need to go conquer his own singles division because honestly we’re running out of competition as a team.

Rob Diamond: That man of steel championship would sure look nice.

{ Rob and Spike yuck it up for a second when Dr Riley Griffith:s steps out through the curtain. }

Vasco Dias: Well they asked for him and their getting him.

{ Riley doesn’t look terrible pleased as he raises a microphone to his lips. }

Dr Riley Griffith:s: So you want a new challenge?

{ Infamous collectively nod. }

Dr Riley Griffith:: Alright because I think I’ve got just the team. As a matter of fact they debuted a little earlier tonight…

Vasco Dias: Does he mean…

Terri Morasco: I think he does…

{ Riley lowers his microphone down as Xavier Cross and Ryan Blade step out from behind the curtain and to either side of the good doctor. }

Dr Riley Griffith:: INTRODUCING STEEL-CROSS!!!!

{ The fans go absolutely wild at the announcement of this new tag team. Spike and Rob both look at each other and just smile and nod. }

Dr Riley Griffith:: Next week it’ll be InFamus defending the Tag Team Championship against STEEL-CROSS!!!! Hope that’s a challenge enough for you.

{ Spike just grins as wide as a chesire cat as the two teams have a stare down. }

Vasco Dias: That’s a huge announcement for next week. Not only did we see the forming of a new team earlier tonight but now we are going to have the tag team championship of the world defended next week on free tv!

Terri Morasco: That’s huge news, absolutely earth shattering. We could be looking at the next tag team champions.

{ Infamous and Steel-Cross continue to stare each other down as we head to commercial break. }

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CRUISER WEIGHT SINGLES MATCH
Ryan Shane vs. Davey Ortega

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{"Victim" by Eighteen Visions begins to play throughout the arena. The entrance ramp is dimly lit as the figure of Ryan Shane makes his way out from behind the curtain. Pyro goes off as Shane makes his way to the ring as the fans erupt in a chorus of boos. As he gets to the ring he hops onto the apron and enters. Once in the ring and then stands he raises his hands high to the continuing sound of boos.}

Terri Morasco: This kid has had a stop start IWF career but he does seem impressive.

Vasco Diaz: I keep being left feeling like I want to see more out of him....

{Ladies and Genetleman'' hits the speakers as the fans have a mixed reaction. Davey Ortega comes from the back and stand on the entrance way looking to the ring, then eyeing both sides of the crowed. He walks down the ring with confidence, making his way up the stairs to the apron, he walks to the middle of the apron and turns to acknowledge the fans, raising his hand for a photo opportunity before he gets into the ring and waits.}

Vasco Diaz: The genius of IWF...Ortega is so smart 

Terri Morasco: A smart cheater.....

{The bell rings and Shane and Ortega circle one another, they lock up and Shane drops down picking a leg, he takes Ortega down and leaps across Ortega's body and locks in a headlock grounding him, Shane slides around Ortega again and gets to his feet slapping Ortega in the back of the head. Ortega gets to his feet looking annoyed before the two circle one another again, this time as they go to lock up Ortega drops down and ducks behind Shane, he picks him up and slams him face first before sliding around to the front and ruffling Shane's hair. Ortega laughs as Shane gets up slapping Ortega's hand away. Shane gets to his feet and gets in Ortega's face.}

Vasco Diaz: These two are playng a game of one-upsmanship...and I like it

Terri Morasco: You would

{Shane pushes Ortega, Ortega steps back and then floors Shane with a right hand, Shane gets to his feet holding his jaw, Ortega with another hard right hand, Shane gets to his feet and gets knee'd in the stomach before Ortega hits a swinging neckbreaker he goes fir the pin 1....2.....Shane kicks out. Ortega gets to his feet and pulls Shane up to his feet before leaping up with a dropkick sending him back down. Ortega goes to the corner and calls for the setting sun(spear), Ortega runs in and Shane leapfrogs him sending Ortega into the turnbuckle shoulder first. Shane spins around and grabs Ortega hitting a shinbreaker before turning it into a saito suplex drilling Ortega down}

Vasco Diaz: Oh vicious combination of moves by Shane!

Terri Morasco: Davey Ortega went for the spear to early and it cost him.

{Shane stomps down on Ortega's midsection. He does it again and again stomping him down before yelling at Ortega to get up. Ortega struggles to his feet, Shane picks Ortega up and drops him down across his knee with a pendulum backbreaker. Ortega rolls around holding his back as Shane seems to stalk his opponent. Ortega uses the ropes to get up, Ryan Shane goes for a clothesline, Ortega ducks and backdrops shane over the top rope to the floor. Ortega still seems to be in pain as Shane gets to his feet on the outside, Shane slides in and goes for a clothesline, Ortega ducks and runs to the ropes before springboarding off with the 21!(disaster kick)}

Terri Morasco: Oh Shane just got kicked in the face!

Vasco Diaz: That 21 kick is amazing...

{Ortega goes to pin Shane 1...2....Shane kicks out. Ortega pulls Shane up, Shane slaps Ortega's hands away before peppering Ortega with left hands and then a discus punch completing the southpaw shuffle. Shane calls for the shaning wizard, he runs n and Ortega ducks the shot, Shane gets up and Ortega runs forward hitting the setting sun! 1...2.....3..}

Vasco Diaz: Ortega wins!

Terri Morasco: Ryan Shane was so close but Ortega was able to avoid the Shaning wizard

{Ortega stands in the ring exhaused from the match, the lights suddenly go out and the fans go quiet. The lights come back on and Nero Blake is standing behind Ortega, Ortega turns around and gets flattened by a running yakuza kick. Nero pulls Ortega up and throws him across the ring whipping him into the ropes, Nero throws Ortega in the air and hits the very european uppercut.}

Terri Morasco: What the hell is this all about?...Why is Nero Blake here?

Vasco Diaz: This is because of comments Ortega made towards Nero on social media...I don't think Angel's little brother took to kindly to the comments....

{Nero pulls Ortega up and holds him by the jaw looking right into his eyes before pulling him into the bloody mary (snapmare driver, Nero stares at a beaten down Ortega and laughs}

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

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MAN OF STEEL MATCH
Killian Creed vs. Roberto Verona

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Terri Morasco : After an eventful evening we have a very interesting match, we have Killian Creed against Roberto Verona in a Man of Steel match.

Vasco Dias : Verona is giving this man a chance to really make an impression, let’s hope he grabs it, he has been pretty good.

{ “Animal I Have Become” by Three Days Grace hits the speaker system; which brings about a mixed reaction from the crowd. The volume intensifies as Killian Creed steps onto the stage. He pauses for a moment, looking at the crowd with an expressionless face, before moving towards the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and, similar to the way he did on the stage, he pauses in the middle of the ring and looks at the crowd. He proceeds towards a neutral corner and awaits the start of the match. }

Alison Valance : The next match is a Man of Steel Rules match. Entering first , Killian Creed!

Vasco Dias: I have really liked the look of Creed, solid offence, good technique and fine results.

Terri Morasco: He has many attributes to really go far in this company, he has been doing so well, tonight is a big test.

{ The lights in the arena all go out at "King of the World" by Porcelain and the Tramps begins to blare out of the PA system. Spotlights begin to scan the crowd before fixating on a figure at the top of the stage which is revealed to be Roberto Verona, his head bowed towards the floor. As boos being to resonate around the arena Verona raises his head and he begins a slow methodical march down the ramp, the spotlight following him as golden pyro rains down from above on the stage. Verona stares with disgust at the crowd who heckle him as he approaches the ring, but he doesn't react to them. As he reaches the steps he slowly ascends them before walking towards the middle of the ring apron, turning around to look into the crowd one last time before looking up and closing his eyes as he stretches his arms out wide and basks in the abuse. After indulging himself Verona climbs into the ring, psyching himself up as he awaits the beginning of the match. }

Alison Valance : And his opponent, from Firenze, Italy, he is the COO of the Imperial Wrestling Federation, Roberto Verona!

Terri Morasco: I have to say, despite his actions, it’s good to see Verona back more regularly in a ring.

Vasco Dias: He is one of the best there is and a really good test for Killian to see just how good he really could become, let’s hope they have a special match.

{ The referee takes Killian’s belt from him followed by Roberto’s as both men keep their eyes locked on one another, Verona grinning cockily, before motioning to the floor crew to ring the bell, who duly oblige. The two men stay still, scouting one another out and waiting to see who makes the first move as the crowd begins to raise the noise levels. }

Vasco Dias: It’s getting very loud in here, let’s get this one under way!

{ As the crowd begins to settle the two men suddenly lunge at one another, locking up as they struggle for the upper hand and an early advantage. As soon as the audience had just begun to quieten down however Killian manages to get Roberto in a headlock before dragging him over his hip and sending him crashing down to the mat on his back with a great display of strength, causing the crowd the cheer as Creed lays a boot into the Italian’s face. The referee pushes Killian away much to the disappointment of the crowd as Roberto grabs his jaw and smiles but before he has time to regroup Creed is straight back on him with another boot this time to the spine causing Roberto arch his back as Killian circles him plotting his next line of attack. As Roberto gets to his feet Killian grabs his head, thrusting it below his armpit before delivering a DDT as he rolls on top of Verona and begins to deliver a series of punches into his face. }

Terri Morasco: Killian looking to dominate this match early, he needs to watch out for any devious plans Verona has up his sleeve though.

{ The referee pulls off Killian who nods his head, pushing him aside gently and walks towards Roberto who has crawled towards one of the corner to recollect his thoughts, delivering a boot to the ribs which knocks the wind right out of Roberto. Killian continues to stomp a mudhole into Verona who progressively falls down each turnbuckle with the strikes from Creed, to the delight of the crowd. Killian is once again pulled away by the referee who is slightly concerned about the fans favourite’s assaults, Creed this time deciding to listen for his own good as he nods along in agreement a little more sincerely this time. As the referee backs away Killian paces a few steps back as he lines Roberto up before charging and delivering a running dropkick to the face which nearly takes Roberto’s head clean off, leaving him laying underneath the ropes as Killian paces the ring, pumping up the crowd who are loving this beat down. }

Terri Morasco: Killian is doing what many wish they could do, kicking their boss in the face.

Vasco Dias: He is so intense, but can he keep that fiery temper in check?

{ Killian returns to the prone body of Verona, grabbing his ankle and dragging him out of the ropes and into the centre of the ring, leaving him for a moment before leaping into the air and planting a leg drop across his throat much to the delight of the crowd who sound their appreciation. Killian rolls over quickly and goes for a submission but Verona wriggles free! Killian sits up before picking himself up and delivering another boot to the face for good measure as Killian is dominant in the early stages. Roberto rolls overs as Killian begins to follow him from behind but as he leans down to grabs Roberto by the head the COO delivers a rake to the eyes which causes Killian to clutch his face. Taking his opportunity Roberto staggers to his feet and drops a sharp elbow to the back of Killian’s skull who kneels down clutching his head in pain as the sound of the impact resonates around the arena, and the crowd boos heavily in response as Roberto smiles wryly. }

Terri Morasco: Another cheap shot by Verona, he is just lucky this referee didn’t see that.

Vasco Dias: Is he really, he could just reverse the descision?

{ Roberto shakes off the cobwebs as he races towards Killian, delivering a big knee to the face which forces Creed to roll backwards, but Roberto doesn’t give him time to recover as he launches himself into the air and drops another knee to Creed’ face. Roberto grabs Killian’s head and lifts the COO up, whipping him against the ropes before hitting an elbow to the chest which sends the challenger down to the mat. Realising he can’t give Killian too much time to regroup Verona turns and plants a boot into the face of Killian who has just sat back up, sending him crashing back down to the mat, his head whipping against the mat. Positive he has time to plan his next move Roberto walks alongside the ropes for a few seconds, taking time to rile up the audience. }

Vasco Dias: Verona back in charge here, and he’s back to playing the panto villain as only he knows how.

{ Roberto turns around and begins to pace around Killian who is slowly getting to his feet. As he turns around he is met with the flying fist of Verona who catches Creed on the jaw, sending him staggering across the ring towards the other side. Verona gives chase, following Killian and grabbing him by the shoulder, only to be met with a vicious uppercut from Creed who turns and plants his own fist into Roberto’s jaw. The crowd erupts as Killian begins to deliver a series of punches to Verona who is sent backwards with each shot before he is forced into a corner. Killian turns and walks a few steps before charging at Verona, leaping into the air and hitting him with a running knee to the head. Roberto steps forward groggily clutching his chest, taken a little by surprise, as Killian backs off again and runs at Verona, landing a spear to his midriff sending him back to mat. Killian notices that Verona is laid in a perfect position for a high risk manoeuvre and he begins to climb to the top rope. Steadying himself Killian launches himself into the sky, landing a corkscrew elbow drop to the prone Verona who takes the full force of the impact. Killian goes for another submission lock but again Verona struggles back! Verona just about gets away from the grip whilst pushing Creed off violently, a visibly annoyed look on his face. }

Terri Morasco: What a move by Creed, showing his aerial ability with a fantastic display there. Just a few more and he can pick up a huge victory.

Vasco Dias: He is a tremendous athlete, but you sometimes wonder if these high risk manoeuvres are best saved for an opponent who won’t exploit them.

{ Killian doesn’t waste any time at all, getting up and bouncing off of the ropes to deliver a clothesline as Verona sits up momentarily but is sent right back down. Killian rolls over and gets back to his feet and brings Roberto up with him, whipping him against the ropes and spinning round to catch him in the face with a spinning kick which sends Roberto down. Killian grabs Roberto’s arm, lifting him up, and whips him into the turnbuckle but instead of staying where he landed Roberto hobbles back out and is caught with a bulldog as Killian simultaneously bounces against the ropes. Killian quickly flips over and delivers a quick punch to Roberto’s face before getting up again and hitting a few more kicks to the chest and spine of Verona who grimaces. The referee steps in and Killian pleads his case but the referee ignores him makes him to step away from Verona who begins to pick himself up. Killian pushes his way past the referee only to be met by a massive right hook from Roberto who catches Creed completely off guard. }

Terri Morasco: Ouch that has to have hurt!

Vasco Dias : Creed wasted a little time and paid for it, Verona really connected with his jaw there, it look pretty damn painful.

{ Roberto wastes no time as he kicks Killian in the face again before walking around to his side and getting on top of him to deliver a flurry of elbows before he too must be pulled away by the referee, who is incredibly reluctant to place his hands on Verona. Shouting in his face about removing his hands, Roberto simply picks up Killian and drags him over to the turnbuckle, and throws him shoulder first into the ringpost before violently pulling him back out and slamming him into the mat, to a chorus of boos and groans as Creed crumples on the floor. Clutching his shoulder Verona lowers himself down and rolls out of the ring, reaching back in to grab Killian’s arm, pulling him in towards the ringpost until he is in a precarious position. Clutching Killian’s arm Roberto looks around and smiles as he leans back and then violently slams Killian’s shoulder into the ring post, causing him to yelp in pain and clutch his arm.}

Vasco Dias: I’ve always wondered why ring posts are legal.

Terri Morasco: Roberto isn’t going to ever play nice, anybody who’s seen him wrestle would know that.

{ Roberto soaks up the abuse from the crowd, just smiling as they throw quite abusive language his way before grabbing Killian’s arm and slamming his shoulder a second time into the post with the much more force than before. The crowd emits a groan as Killian slams the mat in absolute agony with his feet. Roberto waits for a couple of moments before going back for a third time but he is met with the fist of Creeds’ good arm which buys him some time, sending Roberto staggering into the barriers. Picking himself up Killian crawls away from the corner but Verona recovers quickly, sliding back into the ring at speed and racing to connect a swift elbow to the back of Killian’s bad shoulder, forcing him to emit a yelp. Creed rolls onto his stomach, kicking the mat to try to divert the pain as Roberto grabs his arm. Lifting Killian’s arm up Roberto drives a knee into his shoulder a few times as Killian tries to fight his way free but Roberto slaps away his hands and lands a punch to the back of his head to silence his resistance. }

Vasco Dias: This is some textbook dismantling going on before our very eyes.

Terri Morasco: Creed is facing a very stern task, what does he have in response?

{ Killian slowly drags himself towards the ropes but before he can get too far he is faced with another elbow to the shoulder by Verona. As Killian lies against the ropes, his arms wrapped around the bottom rope, Verona begins to stomp on his victims weak shoulder with absolutely no mercy, clearly trying to send a message. Roberto backs off before the referee intervenes though he can’t resist telling the official off for going near him, walking over to the other side of the ring.. }

Terri Morasco: It isn’t looking good for Creed right now.

Vasco Dias: He is in the ring with a man who is ruthless when he wants to be, and he is sadly finding this out the hard way.

{ Roberto finally walks over to Killian, stomping on his shoulder a little as he walks by. Killian tries to pick himself up but he still finds it difficult to put weight on his arm. Roberto then drives forward and places a knee to Killian’s face before coming to a stop at the ropes, grabbing them to steady himself. Verona pauses for a moment, before turning quickly and racing towards Creed but he is caught by surprise as Killian launches himself up, landing a Lou Thesz press, leaving both men on the mat as Roberto didn’t see that offence coming and Killian is still in a lot of pain, too much to take advantage of it. Killian gets onto both his knees as he grimaces in pain and looks at Verona. Lifting himself up he hobbles over as best he can and gets on top of Verona and unleashes a volley of punches with his good, trying this best to stop Roberto from getting back up and returning to dominating this match. Then, all of a sudden, Joe Everyman comes storming down the ramp towards the ring. }

Vasco Dias : Don’t stumble over, acly. I am not sure if interfering in the COO’s business is a decision he’d make sober.

Terri Morasco : He deserves everything that is coming to him, he has to learn he can’t just do what he wants when he wants.

{ Killian Creed gets up off furiously of Verona as he diverts his attention towards Joe interfering in his business and who is still making his way towards the ring, which draws away the attention of the referee who tries to separate Creed from Joe as the latter gets on the apron and begins shouting and gesticulating in Verona’s direction who, in the meantime, he gotten to his feet and begun to expose one of the metal rings under the turnbuckle pad before feigning injury in the corner to play possum as Creed has had enough arguing with Joe, who he has no desire to involve himself in his chance to prove himself. As Jake continues to lambast the referee Creed spots Verona and runs at him but as he does Verona leaps into action hitting a drop toe hold which sends Creed face first into the exposed turnbuckle which busts him wide open as Verona sneakily looks around to make sure the referee wasn’t paying any attention before quickly re-attaching the pad. }

Vasco Dias : Devious genius.

Terri Morasco : Oh come on, this was a really good match until he started to played dirty for no reason.

{ Verona quickly picks up Killian and in one swift move he plants him down with a Requiescat In Pace which sprays more blood over the ring before he stands over the limp body of Creed who has barely moved since he ate metal seconds earlier. The referee finally gets Joe down from the apron and turns around to see Verona angrily beckoning him over to the prone Creed as he forces him to begin a ten count. 1…….. 2…….. 3…….. 4……. Still no movement from Creed who has been ruthlessly, and unfairly, taken out, 5…… 6…….. Verona smiles at Joe who is absolutely fuming at ringside, but now being held back by security who have flocked to ringside, 7……. 8……. Creed continues to lay in a pool of blood as Verona starts to bark orders to the men to remove Joe up the ramp, 9……. 10! Roberto Verona wins this match via Killian being unable to answer a ten count, but it was hardly honourable. }

Terri Morasco : I am getting so sick of seeing this man profit from such unsportsmanlike behaviour, it is a travesty.

Vasco Dias : Ohhhhhh yeeeeaaaahhhh!!!! My man Roberto shows the world who the best really is! Suck on that Hardy.

{ Verona quickly calls for a microphone as he stares up at Joe who still wants to get his hands on the COO. }

Roberto Verona : Are you satisfied with yourself, Joe? You interrupted a perfectly legitimate encounter between myself and Killian here. You just took away his big moment, are you proud? Is that a tinge of green I see upon your face? Are you so jealous of Killian’s opportunity and how he earned it without messing up that you just had to spoil it? Well, Joe, thanks to you, Killian just blew his chance to have a title shot at October Revolution.

{ The crowd erupts into boo’s as Joe screams “bullshit!” at Verona who smiles. }

Roberto Verona: Oh, don’t blame me Joseph, your selfish attitude caused this. Due to your actions, Killian hasn’t been able to display his talents tonight, so I cannot possibly sanction the match I had prepared for him if he impressed me. Shame on you Joseph Everyman!

{ The crowd, realising this is clearly bullshit begin to boo even louder, making their opinion’s heard. }

Roberto Verona: Here I was thinking that you were going to be satisfied enough with a second chance at a belt you frankly don’t deserve, but your so self-absorbed, so eager to upstage everyone else, that you just have to ruin other people’s careers because you don’t ever think about how your actions have consequences for other people. Tonight’s match isn’t big enough for you? Well fine, if your ego isn’t sated, how about this… next week, I have yet another big opportunity for you to mess up.

Vasco Dias: What is he talking about?

Terri Morasco: I don’t know, but it can’t be good…

Roberto Verona: I have been in negotiations to activate an old NCW contract and this week, we finally came to an arrangement. On Sacrifice, live on Monday night, you, Joe Everyman, the man who think’s he is owed the world… will be given Steve Awesome in a no disqualification match.

{ The crowd erupts as Joe stares at Roberto, clearly waiting for the catch. }

Roberto Verona: And, because I am such a generous man, and I wouldn’t want anybody to claim I am unfair. If you win, Killian here gets his opportunity back. If you lose, he will be barred from competing for any championship for the rest of the calendar year.

Terri Morasco: What!? Oh come on! He’s making Joe responsible for somebody else’s fate!

Vasco Dias: Joe inserted his nose into this match and ruined Killian’s moment, it only serves him right that he should be forced to make amends.

{ Verona smiles at Joe as he tosses the microphone to one side and beckons for them to remove him backstage entirely as Sacrifice cuts to a commercial break. }

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

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CRUISER WEIGHT GRUDGE MATCH
Alex Jones vs. Mike Machado

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{The opening guitar riffs to “Mustache Man” by Cake blare over the PA system, leading into an explosion of pyrotechnics. "Mediocre" Mike Machado stumbles through the smoke that is remaining, fanning his face and gasping for oxygen. The fans give him a mixed but generally positive response; a mixture of pitied cheers and genuinely appreciative roars. A feint chant of "Me-di-ocre - clap clap clapclapclap” starts up as Machado makes it to the ring. He slides through the bottom ropes and begins to do his pre-match stretches, including cherry pickers and windmills.}

Terri Morasco: Here comes the ultimate underdog Mr Mike Machado back to the IWF

Vasco Diaz: At the hands of the masked men controlled by Alex Jones

Terri Morasco: We don't know that Vasco....

{The lights shut off as the start of Volbeats "a warriors call" comes on, white strobe lights flash with the drum beat of the opening untill....

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE

A spotlight shines on the entranceway. Alex Jones emerges wearing a black shirt with "prince of perfection" written on it. He walks down to the ring and leaps onto the apron sliding across it before getting into the ring and leaping onto the second rope instigating the crowd. He jumps down and runs to the opposite corner and does the same as the music dies down.}

Vasco Diaz: Here he is now, King of the masked men...

Terri Morasco: Whatever happened to innocent before being proven guiilty?

Vasco Diaz: Look the masked guys have attacked people that have helped Alex Jones three times, three. One time ok that's just something that happens, two times thats a coincidence but three?...that's a scam 

{The bell rings and Machado comes in angry, Alex moves out of the way and attacks Mike with hard right hands in the corner, Mike covers up and Alex lays in some stiff kicks to the ribs. Alex pulls Mike into the center and hits a snap suplex, Alex rolls his hips and pulls Mike up into another suplex. Alex walks around Machado and as Machado gets up Alex grabs Mike and pulls him down with a snapmare before laying in a vicious low kick to Machado's spine. Mike rolls around in pain as Alex stalks Machado. Mike gets to his feet again and Alex goes for a hurricanrana, Mike falls back and Alex crashes into the top turnbuckle}

Terri Morasco: Wow what a lucky break for Machado

Vasco Diaz: Luck?...or skill?

{Alex gets to his feet and stumbles a little, Mike hits an arm drag taking Alex over, then another then another, then Mike leaps up and hits a hard high dropkick sending Alex down, Mike gets to his feet and hits Alex with a double arm ddt, he gets to his feet and climbs to the top rope, Mike leaps off with the mustache ride!(diving headbutt). He goes for a pin 1...2....Alex kicks out. Mike looks almost stunned by his success as he goes for a superkick, Alex ducks and as Mike turns around Alex goes for an enzugiri, Mike ducks down and Alex faceplants hard. }

Vasco Diaz: Oh Alex eats the canvas

Terri Morasco: Alex tried to put Mike's lights out

{As Alex gets on all fours Mike rolls Alex up 1...2...Alex kicks out. Mike schoolboys Alex 1...2....Alex kicks out again, Mike goes for a hurricanrana on Alex and hits it sending him across the ring, Mike leaps up confused as to what just happened. Mike runs up and goes for a hurricanrana again, Alex catches Mike and slams him down in a powerbomb. Mike bounces off the mat and holds his back as Alex walks around him, Mike pulls himself up and runs at Alex, Alex ducks down and spears Mike to the mat. Alex goes for the pin 1...2....Mike kicks out. Alex pulls Mike up and whips him across the ring, Alex ducks down and Mike leaps over the top and rolls Alex up with a sunset flip 1....2...Alex kicks out}

Terri Morasco: Nice moves by Machado

Vasco Diaz: Seems he's learnt something

{Alex hits a hiptoss on Mike and then the jumping fist drop before kicking Mike in he back. Alex moves around Mike and measures him up for another low kick, Mike lays down causing Alex to miss the kick, Mike springs to his feet and goes for the might of mediocrity(inside cradle) 1...2.....Alex kicks out Mike can't believe it. The crowd starts to boo as the masked men make their way down to ringside. Mike starts mouthing off at the masked guys as Alex gets to his feet}

Vasco Diaz: Oh look at this, Machado starts looking good and here come the masked goons

Terri Morasco: Now now they might nnot be here to help Alex.

Vasco Diaz: Open your eyes terri

{Mike turns around right into the AJ-giri! Machado goes down and Alex gets to his feet, the climbs to the top rope and then turns looking at the masked guys. Alex jumps down from the top rope and starts jawing at the masked men who just stand there doing nothing. Machado runs up and dropkicks Alex out of the ring. Mike gets to his feet and calls for a dive, Alex tries to shake it off as Mike runs at the ropes and goes for a suicide dive. He gets caught in the ropes and bounces back in the ring, Alex gets to the apron and then springboards off the top rope down onto Mike with a crossbody 1...2....Mike kicks out}

Vasco Diaz: Alex may not need his goons

Terri Morasco: we still don't know why their here 

{Alex gets to his feet and looks at the masked guys who still haven't moved. Alex runs in and goes for the endgame (mcgillicutter), Mike spins out of it and drops down with a schoolboy 1...2...Alex turns it into hit cross armbreaker!. Mike struggles but can't get out of it, Mike taps.}

Vasco Diaz: Oh Machado taps!

Terri Morasco: He tried so hard

{Alex gets to his feet and raises his fist up when one of the masked guys levels Alex with a chair!. Alex goes down and the other masked man brings a table into the ring, they set him up and powerbomb Alex straight through the table. Alex lays broken and beaten }

Terri Morasco: Well there's your answer Vasco

Vasco Diaz: I guess so Terri......these guys need to be stopped

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MAN OF STEEL MATCH
Rob Diamond vs. Mike Laszlo

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Vasco Dias: I don’t know how anyone could not be excited about our next match. Coming off a tough loss to current Imperial Champion Spike Kane, Mike Laszlo is looking to rebound with a win tonight over the other half of the undefeated tag team champions, Rob Diamond.

Terri Morasco: Rob Diamond is probably one of the better well rounded technical wrestlers on the roster but Laszlo has been on the rise recently and can hang with the best of them.


{ The opening to Mama said knock you put by FFDP blares across the pa as Rob Diamond struts out onto the ramp, the crowd pretty much goes nuts for him as he smirks and looks from side to side as the song's lyrics rock your socks off. Rob begins strutting to the ring like the king of the whole damn world, stopping at the middle of the ramp so he can crotch chop your face off as red, white and blue pyro erupts from behind him in the form of an "X"! He smirks again as he hops up onto the apron and climbs up on the corner post from outside and raises his fists up over his head. }

Mama said Knock you out!
I'm gonna knock you out!
Mama said knock you out!
I'm gonna knock you out!

{ He mouths the words a bit as he jumps off the ropes and leans against the turn buckles. }

Terri Moraco: Rob is fired up tonight and the fans are loving it but Laszlo will be looking to put a stop to all that excitement and score himself a huge win here tonight under man of steel rules.

{ "Cult of Personality" by Living Color hits the sound system as Mike Laszlo walks out onto the stage, followed by Alexis Caffrey, to a favored reaction from the crowd. Surveying those who cheer, a smirk comes over his face as he heads for the ring with a slow confident walk, ignoring the fans along the isle who want to slap his hand, Alexis close behind. Mike slides into the ring under the bottom rope before posing for the crowd who give him another favored reaction, as Alexis ascends the stairs and enters the ring. Backing into the corner Mike clasps his hands and loosens his wrists waiting for the start of the match. }

Vasco Dias: Both men have entered the man of steel cage, we are ready to get this match going!

{ The cage door is closed and the ref explains the rules to them as both men nod and the bell rings. Rob and Mike move around the ring to size each other up before they both move in for a tie up. Mike quickly gets around Rob and looks for a german suplex but Rob rolls through and grabs Mike with one of his own. Laszlo lands on his feet to and grabs Rob for a running bull dog and nails it. Mike is right up and Rob is as well but Laszlo hits a stiff kick to the side of the head followed by a running knee off the ropes. Rob is stunned as Mike begins him down across his knee with a vertebreaker! Rob rolls to his gut and tries to push himself up but Mike comes off the ropes with a running knee drop! }

Vasco Dias: Laszlo is all over Rob here in the opening minutes.

Terri Morasco: It’s only the first few minutes, anything can happen.

{ Mike pulls Rob to his feet and sends him hard into the corner. Laszlo runs in with a big clothes line but Rob ducks under it and swings behind Mike with an inverted neck breaker. Rob is right up and so is Mike but Rob connects with a big right hand that catches Mike off guard. Rob hits kick to the gut and a fore arm shiver. Laszlo stumbles against the ropes and Rob sends him flying across the ring. Rob looks for a back body drop on the rebound but Mike hits a kick to the chest and a big clothes line on Rob. Laszlo comes off the ropes with another running knee drop. Mike is up and pulls Rob to his feet, he hoists him up in the air with a stalling vertical suplex and holds him for ten solid seconds as the fans count before dropping him hard. }

Vasco Dias: Rob with a short lived come back but Mike is back in control.

Terri Morasco: Laszlo has really been making some waves lately here in IWF, he’s been literally seconds away from holding gold.

{ Rob is a little slow to his feet and Laszlo connects with a running boot and takes Rob over with a release german suplex. Rob tries to get back to his feet but Mike charges him with a shoulder block and knocks him down, he hits a second as Rob stands and then a third. Mike pulls Rob up off his feet and picks him up for a big scoop slam. Mike pulls him back up and hoists him up for NO MERCY! Rob is looking out of it as Laszlo is really going to town now. Rob tries to stand but Mike twists him around. Rob connects with a right hand but Mike counters with a stiff toe kick and WELCOME TO THE CLE! }

Vasco Dias: Rob is in a bad way out there, Mike is firmly in control of this match.

Terri Morasco: It’s pretty much been all Mike so far tonight.

{ Laszlo looks confident as he gets to his feet, Rob is dazed and seems out of it. Mike comes at Rob with a super kick as he stands but Rob gets under and hooks Mike up with a DOMINICUS DRIVER! Rob stands up and shakes the cob webs loose as Mike gets to his feet and eats a FIST FULL OF DEMOCRACY!!! Mike stumbles back into the corner where Rob connects with a running boot! Rob hooks Mike up on the second ropes, steps back and nails SHATTERED DREAMS!!! }

Terri Morasco: ROB IS BACK IN A BIG WAY!

{ Rob pulls mike up and connects with several hard knees to the mid section and plants him with a ddt. Rob smirks arrogantly as he climbs the corner and looks for the 50 Star Frog Splash but MIKE GETS HIS KNEES UP!!! Rob rolls off in extreme pain as Mike pulls himself up to his feet and hits a running clothes line. Rob tries to get back up but Mike is right on him with an over head belly to belly suplex! Rob is trying to get back in it when Mike comes from behind with the DOWN PAYMENT! }

Vasco Dias: Short lived offense by Rob Diamond as Mike Laszlo is right back in control in dominating fashion.

Terri Morasco: Mike is looking great out there tonight.

{ Rob is extremely slow to his feet as Laszlo looks to line up a finish. Laszlo comes right at Rob but Rob turns and hits him with a knee right to the gut that sends Laszlo flipping onto his back. Rob drops an elbow on Mike’s chest. Rob is up and Mike is right there with him but Rob connects with a back elbow and spins around with a clothes line. He hits a European upper cut and whips Mike into the corner. Rob runs in with a big clothes line in the corner and as Mike stumbles out Rob plants him with a wicked spine buster. Rob bounces off the ropes and just stomps on Laszlo’s face as he passes by. }

Terri Morasco: Rob is one of our more vicious opponents but this match isn’t going to be won by a pin fall and it’s time both men started to look for a submission hold.

{ Rob pops his neck as Laszlo stands. Rob runs in looking for a Diamond Cutter but Mike pushes him off and then connects with kick to the gut and a power bomb! }

Vasco Dias: WOAH! Didn’t see that coming.

{ Both men are pretty slow to their feet and as Mike gets up he takes a swing but Rob grabs his arm and sends him down with and arm bar and goes for the submission but Mike escapes. They get to their feet and Rob lunges at Mike with a shoulder to the mid section. Diamond gets up and hits an atomic drop before putting Mike on his back, splitting his legs and dropping both legs inbetween for a most painful double leg drop! }

Terri Morasco: There’s a blow to the lower body that could very well be a match ender for Laszlo.

Vasco Dias: It’d be a match ender for me.

{ Rob gets to his feet with an air of arrogance as Mike staggers and uses the ropes. Rob comes up from behind and under hooks Mike but Laszlo drives an elbow into his face and spins around with a discus punch! Rob I stunned as Laszlo jumps up with a standing drop kick! Rob rolls backward and to his feet and charges right at Laszlo and looks for the DIAMOND CUTTER! Laszlo pushes him off and Ro swings wildly but Mike picks him up for a back drop, Rob rolls through and lands and Mike turns right into a stiff kick and a sit down pile driver! }

Vasco Dias: Diamond with a career ending pile driver!

Terri Morasco: You can tell how badly both men want this win.

{ Rob is up, he looks determined now as he heads to the top rope. Mike is up and hits the ropes and splits Rob across the top rope. Mike climbs up and grabs Rob and rips him off the top with a stalling vertical suplex into NO MERCY OFF THE TOP! Rob is stunned off his ass as he stands and tries to counter by Mike is right there MALICIOUS INTENT! And then he quickly locks Rob in with ENTANGLEMENT!!! }

Terri Morasco: MIKE HAS HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!

Vasco Dias: Rob has nowhere to go and now way to escape!

{ Rob fights valiantly but there is no way out of this hold and after several long grueling moments he taps!!!! }

Vasco Dias: MIKE LASZLO WINS!!! HE MADE ROB TAP OUT!

Terri Morasco: That’s a huge win for Mike, absolutely huge. He bounced back from a loss to Spike Kane and picked up a giant win tonight under man of steel rules!

Vasco Dias: He has got to be happy about that.

{ Both Rob and Mike stand as the ref raises Mike’s hand. Rob shakes his head and laughs as he extends a hand to Laszlo. Mike looks around, unsure but finally decides to take it and the two shake in the center of the ring. }

Vasco Dias: Wow, and a great show of sportsmanship there from both men.

Terri Morasco: Rob was beaten by the better man tonight and he’s not afraid to admit.

Vasco Dias: That was a great match with an even better ending but now it’s time to move on to the next big match!

{ Rob nods and backs off as Mike celebrates this huge win. }

[Dark Lord Simon de Montfort]

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IMPERIAL CHAMPIONSHIP
FIRST BLOOD MATCH
Spike Kane(C) vs. Joe Everyman

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Terri Morasco:Well ladies and gentlemen, we’re about to hit the main event here tonight where we will see the Imperial Champion Spike Kane take on his friend and the first man to hold that belt, Joe Everyman.

Vasco Dias: That’s right Terri, in a match made by Roberto Verona himself. It will be first blood, and if the champion doesn’t fight to his best ability, Verona has said that he will fire Joe Everyman!

Terri Morasco:What a dilemma for Spike Kane.

{“King of the World” by Porcelain and the Tramps hits the speakers as a formerly dressed Roberto Verona makes his way through the curtain and down to ringside, ignoring the ring and heading straight to the announcers table, placing on a headset and taking a seat.}

Vasco Dias: Well seems like we are being joined by Roberto here in time for the main event.

Roberto Verona:: That’s right Dias. I’m here to make sure that this match goes exactly as planned, and if need be somebody will be getting fired.

Terri Morasco:Well, we’re set to go…..and here comes Joe!

{Live To Rise by Soundgarden starts blasting over the PA system. Pyros are going off on the stage all over the place. Joe Everyman then comes out onto the stage, ecstatic as ever. Joe walks down the ramp while holding their arms up towards the crowd, who cheer for Joe with deafening sound. Joe then comes to the end of the ramp and does a standing jump onto the apron. Joe then climbs into the ring through the ropes and looks around in the crowd and hold up his arm. Then loud blue pyros shoot from the ring posts. Joe then stands and waits.}

Roberto Verona:: Glare all you like Joe, you’re only getting what you deserve.

{“Hail to the King” hits the sound system as the strobe lights flash wildly. Spike Kane steps through the ropes to huge cheers from the crowd as he raises the Imperial Championship. Spike seems to walk in time to the music as he heads to the ring, rolling in and showing off his title once more before preparing for the match.}

Terri Morasco:Here’s the champion, in his first defence….and he seems a little hesitant here.

Spike hands his belt to the referee and he turns to face Joe, shaking his hands loose as he does so. The ref shows the belt to Joe, and he seems to be in awe of it before the ref shows it to the crowd and hands it to the timekeeper, who then rings the bell. In the ring Spike and Joe begin to circle each other, and Joe asks Spike for a lock up, but Spike doesn’t move forward. Instead he stands in the corner of the ring and rubs his beard, obviously not wanting to get into the match here. Joe shouts at him, but Spike shakes his head, he turns to face Verona.}

Vasco Dias: Looks like Spike doesn’t want to play ball boss.

Roberto Verona:: Do it Spike. Or I’ll fire him.

Inside the ring Spike is leaning on the ropes facing towards Verona, and Joe is shouting at Spike to fight him and not cost him his job. Spike turns to face Joe, a look of trepidation on his face. Joe walks across the ring and shoves Spike, the crowd react with a huge “oooh” around the arena. Spike doesn’t react, he holds back not wanting to unleash on his friend. Joe shouts at him again, starting to lose his cool. He reaches back and slaps Spike right across the face. The crowd react again, Spike raises his hand to his mouth and turns to Joe, a sneer spreading across his face as he does so.}

Vasco Dias: Oh shit…..Spike’s gonna lose it.

Terri Morasco:Looks like Joe did what you wanted him to Mr Verona.

Spike gets right into Joe’s face and stares right into his eyes. Joe to his credit stands his ground and presses his forehead into Spikes. He shoves Spike backwards again and this time Spike looks like he’s about to lose his temper. He turns to face Joe and raises his fists when suddenly the two masked men jump over the security barrier and approach the ring. Spike and Joe turn their attention from each other and to the masked men instead.}

Terri Morasco:Oh….seems like you had a contingency, huh Verona?

Roberto Verona:: I don’t like what you’re implying Terri, but I have nothing to do with this, and I’ve had nothing to do with them since they showed up.

Vasco Dias: Well it looks like they are here to send a message!

Inside the ring Spike and Joe are back to back ready to defend themselves, as the two masked men have both picked up kendo sticks from under the ring and are just about to climb inside when the crowd lose their minds as Rob Diamond sprints down to the ring and slides inside joining Spike and Joe. The three of them stand their ground as the masked men seem so intent on getting into the ring. Spike and Joe make eye contact and nod, before Spike and Rob make eye contact, Rob shakes his head ever so slightly but closes his eyes before Spike and Rob step away from Joe. The two masked men slide in and immediately begin to wail away at Joe Everyman.}

Terri Morasco:WHAT THE HELL!?

Vasco Dias: What’s…..what’s going on?

Joe tries to fight back valiantly, but Spike joins the melee and the three men begin to stomp the crap out of Joe. Spike rounds on Rob Diamond who is seemingly a little hesitant about it all but with Spike’s encouragement he begins to help put the boots to Joe. Spike then slides out of the ring and grabs a chair wrapped in barbed wire, he slides it into the ring and follows after it as the two masked men drag Joe to his feet. Rob steps in front of Spike, telling him that he doesn’t need to do this, but Spike simply laughs and makes his way past Diamond and grabs Joe, lifting him up and hooking him before nailing him with the Spike Impailer onto the barbed wire chair! The crowd are booing like mad as Joe falls limp in the ring.}

Roberto Verona:: I have no idea what is going on here…..

Terri Morasco:They are massacring Joe, that’s what! Because of you!

Vasco Dias: Woa Terri. The man says he doesn’t have anything to do with it, why would he lie?

Roberto Verona:: ….what have I done?

Inside the ring Spike now has Joe Everyman placed in the corner as the two masked men slide a table into the ring, the referee is trying to tell Spike that the match is over, the bell rings several times. The Spike Impailer caused Joe to bleed from the head, but Spike shoves the referee away before climbing onto the turnbuckle. Rob looks away as the two masked men help Joe up onto Spike’s shoulders before he jumps off and powerbombs Joe right through the table, causing even more boo’s and things being thrown into the ring. Spike laughs maniaclly, as he climbs to his feet and grabs a microphone.}

Spike Kane:: Oh yeah, boo me. You boo me now, not even ten minutes ago you were screaming my name. Cheering for the hero, the plucky champion who worked so hard to get where he was. The guy who took on the big mean nasty Juggernauts and came out on the other side…..the man who had to fight without his tag team partner who was…”taken out” by these two guys right here just before the tag team championships had to be defended….against…

With that both men removes their masks and the crowd are shocked and audibly display as such as the masked men reveal themselves to be HonorBound! Gjenrei and Cable Arcane stand tall in the middle of the ring as Spike grins evily.}

Spike Kane:: That’s right…..think about it you worthless slobs. Why in the blue hell would these guys be standing out here with the two men who stood against the Juggernauts in the first place? Oh….snap. That’s right. I was the little voice in Lex Sense’s ear, I was behind the Juggernauts all this time! Why you may ask? Well, the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist. You see, you all fell for it. You thought that I was the poor loveable loser on the quest for redemption. Fighting against the bad guys for each and every one of you. Tell me, since when did I ever wear a white hat? It was all lies...I manoeuvred people into their places and took my spot as the white knight, here to save the day. To manipulate my way to the top, I filled the spot that you all wanted me to do. Instead of bitching and moaning about a man who has done it all, and won it all taking up some poor rookies spot at the top. You all cheered me on, you all wanted me to be there. You wanted me to step out of the tag team division and show the Juggernauts what was what, well I did…..I did exactly what you wanted, the only thing is…...it’s what I wanted you to think all along. Now I stand here, the Imperial Champion…..with my Empire behind me once again!

The crowd boo like crazy as Spike stands with Rob, Cable, and Gjenrei all of them extending their hands into the air. Poor Joe Everyman is out cold, blood trickling from his head. Spike Kane has a sinister look on his face as he holds his Imperial Title high into the air.}

Vasco Dias: Holy crap, The Empire is back!? Ortega’s gonna bust a vein.

Terri Morasco:I hope you are happy Mr Verona….look what you’ve done.

Roberto Verona:: I didn’t ask for this ….

Inside the ring The Empire members have taken to a turnbuckle each, taunting the crowd and mouthing off to them as the IWF logo flashes up on the screen and we fade away.}