IWF Presents: Monday Night Sacrifice, October 19th 2020

IWF Presents: Monday Night Sacrifice, October 19th 2020 Oct 20, 2020 23:17:31 GMT

Post by Eddie D. on Oct 20, 2020 23:17:31 GMT

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SEGMENT
The Rematch
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{ We cut backstage to Nick Danger and Draco Wolfe discussing tag team combinations for the World Cup when they are suddenly interrupted by Almir Sayed and only Almir Sayed for a change. }

Nick: How'd you get here without your other three pairs of legs sprouting out of your ass?

{ Nick chuckles and Draco smirks. Almir cranes his neck. }

Almir Sayed: Listen here you two worthless pieces... You know what. I won't sink to such a deplorable level as yourselves. I am here to offer an olive branch.

{ Nick looks to Draco and Wolfe just shakes his head. }

Nick: Olive branch?

Almir Sayed: With our country on the precipices of madness it occurred to me the IWF doesn't need to be as mad. The IWF can be an example to the rest of this disgusting redneck nation. Especially the Chosen Elite. So we decided to offer the two of you a place by our sides. We do not need to be fighting among ourselves when we could easily be dominating together!

{ Almir points to the sky to really drive his point home. Nick and Draco turn like they are discussing it before turning back. }

Nick:" No way in the hell we are joining you guy's so here is a offer I choose you for you guy's. Me,Draco, and a person of are choosing will take on the 4 of you guy's. Also it will be a tag team world cup rematch for us. What you say Almir or you just scared of getting your as kick."

{ Almir scoffs at Nick's challenge as Draco straightens up ready for a fight. }

Almir Sayed: Scared!? Of you!? I am as scared of you as the honorable Joe Biden is of losing this election! NOT AT ALL!

{ Nick smirks and gives Draco a knowing glance. }

Draco: “ Look Almir the last time you tried to threaten me, I threw you through a cage. And look you ain’t Biden. You can form complete sentences right now. You also don’t have a Hunter either. So why don’t you go crawl up Eddie’s ass where you belong, dingleberry.”

{ Almir bristles with anger. }

Almir Sayed: That laptop is nothing but another scam from the worst mayor in the history of New York city! The store owner was blind!? How in the holiest of holies does he fix computers for a living!?

{ Almir is just baffled. }

Almir Sayed: You want to face the full force of the fully operation Chosen Elite!? You've got it. This ends at the pay per view! You and the big white haired buffoon will pay for your insolence!

{ Almir storms off in a full on huff as Nick snickers and looks over to Draco. }

Nick: He's right, this ends next week. Just not the way he expects.

{ Fade to the next segment of the show. }

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SINGLES MATCH
Chris Diamond vs Gibberg
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{ We come back from commercial with Gibberg already in the ring. }

Terri Morasco: Welcome to monday night sacrifice and do we have a big match to kick things off for you!

Vasco Dias: Tonight we see the debut of the man who effectively wrote Eddie D. off television for the foreseeable future!

Terri Morasco: A legend in some circles of professional wrestling, a relative unknown in others. One things for sure, we’ve never seen anyone like Chris Diamond in IWF before!

{ The lights in the arena begin to strobe red as the opening chords of Nero Frote begin to play. The stage erupts in pyro as the song really kicks into gear and Chris Diamond comes strutting out with a barbed wire wrapped baseball over his shoulder. Chris smirks at the fans before heading down to the ring in lock step with the song. Chris rolls in under the bottom rope and stands up while swinging his bat. Chris lines up his shot and swings holding his hand over his eyes like he’s watching a head fly before casually leaning back onto a set of turnbuckles. }

Vasco Dias: Chris is in incredible shape for his age!

Terri Morasco: How old is he anyway?

Vasco Dias: Wikipedia says 45 but I’m pretty sure that’s a gimmick.

Terri Morasco: Can you gimmick your age?

Vasco Dias: He gimmicked his height as 6’6 for like a decade and a half so why not?

Terri Morasco: Fair point.

{ We’ve Ponty Mython on referee duty for this match as Chris subtly cracks his neck. Ponty calls for the bell and Gibberg explodes out of the corner looking for a spear but Chris just moves out of the way and let’s Gibberg post himself on the shoulder! }

Terri Morasco: Smart move by the vet, Chris Diamond.

Vasco Dias: Why don’t more people just move out of the way of a spear?

Terri Morasco: Unsure.

{ Gibberg pushes himself out of the corner and turns right into a Fist Full of Dollars! }

Vasco Dias: Fist Full of Dollars!!!

Terri Morasco: He just took Gibberg’s head off!

{ Chris chuckles as he slowly gets up to his feet. Gibberg seems like he’s already out cold but Chris decides to pull him up instead of going for a pin. Gibberg throws a couple of lazy punches but Chris holds him back by the head then grabs Gibberg around the throat for Hang’em High! }

Terri Morasco: What a damn chokeslam!

Vasco Dias: Diamond got some height on that.

{ Gibberg is definitely out cold now but Chris isn’t done having his fun as he scoops Gibberg back up. Chris pats Gibberg on the back then grabs him with the Gran Torino! }

Vasco Dias: And Gibberg’s back has just been snapped in half!

Terri Morasco: He’s going to need a chiropractor after that!

Vasco Dias: Question, are chiropractors doctors?

Terri Morasco: Absolutely not.

Vasco Dias: Agreed.

{ Ponty Mython wants to call the match but Chris stops him. Diamond picks Gibberg up one last time and drills him with SUDDEN IMPACT!!! Gibberg is down for the count and Chris just lazily covers him for an easy three count! }

Vasco Dias: Chris Diamond just picked up his first win in IWF and his first win in nearly a decade!

Terri Morasco: And an impressive win at that!

Vasco Dias: I think the roster better keep an eye on Chris “Maniac” Diamond.

{ Chris stands up but refuses to let his hand be raised, instead choosing to chide the crowd as his music plays. }

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HTTT SINGLES MATCH
Cals Jacobsen vs Amber Cooke
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for One fall!

Crowd: ONE FALL!

{The guitars of "The World Is Yours" start up and the arena is bathed in lights for a minute before Amber comes stalking as the first main riff kicks in, walking at medium pace and pausing in the middle of the ramp, taking in the surroundings before she circles the ring with the occasional slam of the mat in time with the drums before hopping the ring apron and actually hyping the crowd up some and then jumping over the top rope to spin the centre of the ring and the find a corner as she disrobes }

Alison Valance: Entering first , hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota! Standing 5’7” and weighing 130 pounds The Non-Binary Nightmare Cals Jacobsen!!

Terri Morasco: This young competitor looking to make their stamp on the heir standings with a potential victory!

Vasco Dias: Let’s get this going! Vamanos

{The echoing guitar intro of "Tears Don't Fall" sounds through the arena before a howl of "LET'S GOOOOOO!" brings Cals Jacobsen running out onto the stage, shoulder-rolling forward and coming up kneeling with their hands in horns and their tongue out, grinning ear to ear. They pop up to their feet, nodding and grinning wickedly as they walk down the ramp, fist bumping and high-fiving with fans. Climbing the ring steps, Cals hangs off the ring post, nodding along to the music, and steps through the ropes, pacing in a circle before running to the ropes and leaping up onto the second rope, throwing her hood back and bellowing out to the fans. Cals detaches their hood, unfolding it and tossing it into the crowd before running the ropes, Quickly having her momentum stopped by Amber who simply in her way interrupting the run and starting to talk a bit to Cals as the referee looks to spate them, Cals gives Amber a shove and Cooke gives a little before hauling off a forearm to Their face! Amber then gives a playful shove back. }

Terri Morasco: Neither looking to back down

Vasco Dias: Cooke has always been known for a hair-trigger temper.

{Cals takes a moment to rub their jaw as the Bell rings and then comes in to swing a fore arm right back into Amber’s face, Cooke just grins before two of them start to exchange forearms in the centre of the ring. Amber gets the upper hand working Cals into a corner slowly before Cals explodes up with a European uppercut and switches positions with Amber Launching into a FIVE FOR FIGHTING Amber however ducks the Enzugiri and hits a vicious falling forearm to the back of Cals head as they start to stand out of some manner of reflex and they both take a moment to stand heads pressed against each other}

Vasco Dias: YES! That’s it!

Terri Morasco: Setting a Breakneck pace from the outset!

{Amber opens up with a chop then a fore arm and then whips Cals into the Corner following up with a quick running forearm before taking off to hit the IED! Amber takes a moment to roll Cals out the corner aiming to crouch down, charging in as Clas gets to their feet, spotting Amber at the last second and raising a knee stroke to Amber who aborts form her attempt at an Interceptor to cover up as best she can as Cals uses the momentum of the impact to roll sideways and through for a quick schoolboy Not even a 1 as Amber kicks out and they both stand Amber eating a chop and delivering one in return}

Terri Morasco: You can see the skin blistering from each impact!

Vasco Dias: Don’t stop!

{Cals gets the upper hand in the Chop exchange, leathering Amber with several Chops before Amber steps back and then roars to the crowd and Cals standing straighter and beckoning Cals to Keep Going and once she receives her next chop she fires one of own before building a flurry of her own before Cals takes a step back and the similarly roars and tans straight as the tow of them press foreheads to each other and starts talking before the forearms start to get exchanged again before Amber suddenly switches it up with a headbutt stepping back to feel the effects of the continual attacks even as Cals does the same.}

Terri Morasco: Finally a break in the action both of these competitors just feeling the effects!

Vasco Dias: They aren’t the Duracell Bunny, but they are impressive.

{Amber moves forwards Pushing Cals into the ropes and swing a Back elbow that Cals ducks as they start to pick up speed Amber manages to throw herself acorss the ring into a Sleep trip attempt , which Cals Rolls over and turns to face Amber, who has gotten to her feet charging at Cals who hits a snapping Arm drag, followed by a second They go for a third only for Amber to stop It short and pull Cals up with a rush of power as she spins Cals around ready to take her head off with a Larait Cals however drops themselves through with a SYSTEM SHOCK into the pin!}

1!!!

2!!

KICKOUT!!

{Amber kicks out and stand s to her feet Cals rolling up on after and intercepting the former Army Brat with the Set up of the HAVE A SEAT OVER THERE, but Amber plants her Weight , Snaps A quick headbutt to Cals and the using the hold against Cals step through into a BLAST WAVE and makes a cover.}

1!!

2!!

Kickout!!

Vasco Dias: Sloppy cover by Cooke!

Terri Morasco: More a desperation pin you might think to slow the momentum down.

{The two start to climb to their feet once again exchanging strikes before Amber takes a strike and bounces backwards into the ropes charging towards Cals who Leaps to hit a Snap power slam before they get up and wait Connecting with a GREEN SKIES As Amber sits up from off the ropes, rolling over to pick up Amber and then a SPECTRUM- PLEX but their Bridge slips a little and Cals has to re-adjust their pin. }

1!!

2!!

Kickout!!

Terri Morasco: They got so close, they came so far!

Vasco Dias: It doesn’t matter! The match goes on!

{Cals keeps hold of a wrist of Amber’s as they start to stand, pulling Amber up to her knees to drive a forearm into her face, then a second, then a third , Amber however stands up against each stroke firing a forearm back Amber takes a big aimed swing and Cals keeps a hold of the wrist capturing the other arm to suddenly Hit the FALL TO PIECES before covering Amber. }

1!!

2!!

3!!

Alison Valance: Here is your winner The Non- Binary Nightmare Cals Jacobsen!

{Cals starts to get up even as Amber starts to roll out and head to the back letting her soak in the win.}

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SINGLES MATCH
Evan Albrecht vs Phillip Deforest
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{The Two of them set a good pace early on Evan showing some of this tehcnical skills whil Whil Phil keeps on the defensives before getting the upper hand with some quick Pin attempts.}

Terri Morasco: Setting a Breakneck pace from the outset!

Vasco Dias: But Evan is provign a hard one to catch!

{Phil starts to lag behind some as Evan's continual enegry outpaces up and the offoence starts to mount up with Evan picking him apart a little, before a moemtnary lapse in offense causes Phil to get a stiff. shot in that drops them both.}

Terri Morasco: Albrecht showing some staying power!

Vasco Dias: But Deforrest sticks him with a shot to the mush!

{Evan is up first with a snarl starting to connect with shot after shot dropping Phil with a LUNAS ARMOUR before he mounts the turnbuckle and connects with the Taunting variant of the HUNTERS MOON and picks up a clean win! }

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SEGMENT
When will the Disciples debut?
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{The scene opens somewhere deep within the Tacoma Dome. Lucipher Crosse stands behind his lectern of bones. ‘The Unholy Son’ Nick Knight is sitting upon his blood red throne in the background flanked on either side by the men known only as The Disciples.}

Lucipher Crosse: It is once again good to stand before my children all over the world. Sadly my duties have taken me away from the Cathedral of Crosse, but IWF has been kind enough to give me this time to share the word with the masses. So if you are at home watching this and think that you have no place to go in this world. If you think that there is no one that you can turn to anywhere. That is not true my sons and daughters, The Church of Crosse is always here for you.

All you have to do is bow down before the Unholy Son and accept him as the son of the true Father. Then you open the Book of Crosse, beginning with First James, and you begin to live your life the way that He intended. It’s that simple my children. If you accept us into your life, we will accept you regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation. The Church of Crosse is a loving one and we will make you the best you possible.

That is what I am doing with the masked men behind me. I am working to help them become the very best version of themselves possible. It has not been an easy task, but they are making great progress. So when IWF wants to know when they are ready to debut, the only answer I have is right now. The Disciples are ready today to climb inside of that ring with the best professional wrestlers in the world. If you do not believe me, perhaps Disciple One will change your mind.

{Crosse steps back from the lectern as the first masked me takes his place.}

Disciple One: Hear me and know that The church of Crosse is the right path. I was lost, fumbling and with out purpose before them. I was floating along like a leaf on the river, smashed into the rocks and left to be forgotten until another time to throw me back into the water to watch me slam into the wall again.

{Disciple One takes a breath.}

Disciple One: that is not true here. We are accepted. We are valued. All we had to do was bend the knee and it has made things whole. I am no longer alone.

{Disciple One looks to the other Masked Man, Disciple Two.}

Disciple One: But my words might not mean enough. Listen to my brother...

{Disciple One steps back from the mic and the second masked man known as Disciple Two steps forward.}

Disciple Two: I know what you are all thinking. I hesitated as well. I found myself scared and intimidated at the beginning as well. I thought I knew what I wanted and was happy with what I had. But Lucifer and his Church of Crosse showed me that life could be so much more! It’s like somebody turned the lights on in my life. That’s why I gladly bent the knee and you should too.

{Crosse retakes his spot.}

Lucipher Crosse: Thank you my favorite sons. You see children that you all can be the best version of yourself with the help of the Church of Crosse. Simply bow down and accept the 'Unholy 'Son' and vow to live your life according to The Book of Crosse.

Always remember to reach out and touch faith.

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HTTT TAG TEAM MATCH
Mandi Matthews and Vivienne Rodgers vs Fate and Fiona McFly
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{The opening trumpets to Confident by Demi Lovato begin to play as the lights in the ring drop, leaving gold and green spotlights on the stage and ramp. The lights in the arena pulse with similar colors as the bass kicks in. Vivienne herself does not appear until the lyrics begin in Earnest, walking on from backstage. Vivienne grins confidently as she raises a fist into the air on stage, holding the pose for a few seconds before stepping toward the ring, throwing a few punches and a kick as she begins to walk. She jumps up onto the apron, walking alongside the outer part of the ring before going in over the top rope, interacting with the crowd as she circles the inside of the ring. She takes to the center of the ring as the chorus plays, raising her fists into the air before Vivienne settles into her corner.}

Terri Morasco: Heiress to the Throne is well underway, and this looks like to be an interesting tag team match...

{Umbrella by All Time Low starts rocking the speakers as Mandi Matthews steps out onto the stage, a bit overwhelmed in a good way by all the people and there warm reception. She jams a bit to the music and then she jogs down to the ring as the chorus plays.}

Because when the sun shines we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out 'til the end

{She slides into the ring and jams out the song with the crowd as they chant along.}

Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ay
Under my umbrella-ella-ella-ay-ay-ay

{The music slowly fades as Mandi smiles at the crowd.}

Vasco Dias: Two cinnamon rolls pairin' together?! How boring...

Terri Morasco: Oh, stop it!

{ Her music hits as she walks out holding the Chain of Draco. They walk to the ring as she twirls and laughs. She tells him to lift her up. Draco sets her on his shoulders and brings her to the ring. He sets her on the apron as he pulls the ropes apart as she slips in. She drops the chain and points to the other side of the ring as he walks around. She laughs and gets ready with stretches. }

Vasco Dias: Okay, I'll say that this is awkward...

Terri Morasco: How humiliating for poor Draco...

{ A video package begins playing to a rock-remix version of Rachel Platten's "Fight Song," showing a montage of Fiona McFly at various stages of her life including home movie footage of the famous 1994 go-kart race in the Texas Hill Country. We see photos of Fiona from her high school and college graduation ceremonies until we finally see an image of her standing next to the late Jack Gaither on their wedding day. The black-and-white photo fades down into a distorted image as the initial tune becomes slowed down, like a phonograph. Then... }

"ONE! TWO!!
ONE-TWO!!!
ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR!!!!"

{ ...a blast of pyro goes off as the Halestorm song "Love Bites (So Do I) kicks into high gear. We see Fiona hopping onto the stage with a rugged smile on her face, looking around at the cheering crowd as she twirls a replica of her trusty bullwhip around and around. }

"Don't listen what your girlfriend says
She reads those magazines
That say you fail the test
You don't have what she needs
I'll slither like a viper
And get you by the neck
I know a thousand ways to help you forget about her
That chick can eat her heart out

Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites, but so do I, so do I
Love bites..."

{ She strolls down the rampway, hugging and high-fiving folks along the way before handing the replica whip to a child as a souvenir. }

Vasco Dias: Given what's happened to Fiona, can she manage to get through this match without breakin' a bone and screamin' "I've fallen and I can't get up!"

Terri Morasco: WILL YOU STOP...!?!

[DING!]

{ Blue Shoes called for the bell to start this eleven-minute match, and surprisingly...Fate and Fiona worked extremely well together, given their martial arts backgrounds as a whole. They both took turns isolating Mandi Matthews with various kicks, punches, and suplexes. Eventually, Fate got her biggest turn yet and applied a lock on Mandi's left knee. Vivienne looks on as Fate has the hold on tightly, with Blue Shoes asking whether or not Matthews wants to submit. She doesn't give up, prompting a warm expression from Fiona, who looks on like she was a coach. }

Vasco Dias: I can't believe this...

Terri Morasco: Fate and Fiona are working well together.

{ Eventually, Mandi is able to get to the ropes to force a break! Fate holds onto her opponent's knee as Blue Shoes starts counting, and Fiona barks "'EY!!!" -- which scares Fate into letting go at the last sence! Frustrated for having to break her submission, Fate stomps over to Fiona and tags her in -- just as Mandi tags in Vivienne! Fate goes "have at it..." and watches as the two old rivals begin trading punches! }

Terri Morasco: Two former Women's World Champions are going toe-to-toe!

Vasco Dias: Oh, this can't be good for Fiona! What about her neck...?!

{ Rodgers pulls Fiona into position and applies a trio of snap suplexes -- the last of which is transitioned into a bridge for a two-count. McFly seems to be a bit slow thanks to her bad neck, and Vivienne sees this and backs away, not wanting to cause anything serious to happen. Instead, she goes for the legs and places the Northern Irishwoman into a fireman's carry before dropping her to the deck with a slam and getting another two-count. }

Vasco Dias: I tell ya what, man...give Fi credit for hanging in there!

Terri Morasco: She's willing herself -- and her team -- to a big win here!

{ On the outside, Fate and Mandi are keeping each other busy as Fiona takes control of the match! Relying on a more surgical approach as opposed to the quicker pace she wrestled at before, Fiona holds onto Rodgers' left arm and takes her down to the mat, applying an armbar. Vivienne tries to squirm out of the hold, but Fiona improvises and counters into a hammerlock. The two women trade hammerlock reversals until McFly lands a powerful waistlock takedown that scores a count of two -- with Mandi breaking it up with her patented Mandi-Capper diving axe handle off the top buckle! }

Terri Morasco: Ow!

Vasco Dias: Right on Fi's neck too...

{ Fiona yells out and grabs the back of her neck in obvious pain. Mandi doesn't realise what she did and tries to go back to her own corner, where Viv is waiting and eventually makes her the legal lady. This proves to be a big mistake as Fate yanks Viv down to the arena floor from behind, leaving Mandi Matthews high and dry! Willing herself to win the match for her partner, Fiona immediately grabs Mandi and applies the dreaded kimura known as the HALESTORM!!! }

Terri Morasco: The Halestorm is locked in!

Vasco Dias: The Grumpy Old Lady's gonna steal one here!!

{ The crowd cheers as Mandi Matthews has very little choice but to tap out, giving Fiona and Fate a solid ten points in the Heiress standins and -- in the case of the former -- giving her a sense of relief, if only for a moment! }

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SEGMENT
Andrew and Ethan have a message
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{We go to a prerecorded segment with Andrew Jacobsen and Ethan King standing in front of the regular interview backdrop. Andrew looks calm and collected, while Ethan is visibly attempting to keep it together.}

Andrew Jacobsen: The Tag Team World Cup is like a beacon. It draws us out of the woodwork, out of the darkness, brings people together and makes them strive to be their best. And I’m privileged to be able to take part this year alongside my friend, Ethan King.

{Ethan nods, speaking in a surprisingly level tone of voice given his more recent proclivities of behavior.}

Ethan King: My friend here is right. This is...an opportunity. To find the best versions of ourselves. Remember who we are, deep down inside. And truly...excel...in a way few other settings allow.

{Andrew nods, visibly relieved at Ethan’s behavior, and picks up where he left off.}

Andrew Jacobsen: And though there are a lot of great competitors in this tournament, I firmly believe that none of them bring the blend of skill, chemistry, and focus that we do. Look at us. Two former IWF World Champions. Two former winners of the Roulette. There’s a lot going on this side of the ring, and personally speaking?

{Andrew claps Ethan on the shoulder, not noticing the twitch in Ethan’s eye this motion provokes.}

Andrew Jacobsen: I’m not just doing this for glory, or for the challenge. I’m doing it for my best friend.

{Ethan nods solemnly, taking a step forward as he tucks a bit of hair back.}

Ethan King: I, too, have a greater motivation than simple in-ring achievement.

{He pauses, inhaling deeply, and his eyes go wide as he looks up at the camera, full of a manic fury. Andrew’s face falls as he realizes what’s about to happen.}

Ethan King: CRUSHING MY ENEMIES! SEEING THEM GROUND TO DUST BENEATH OUR BOOTS! DO YOU HEAR ME, ROB DIAMOND?! DO YOU?! THIS IS MY REVENGE! YOU DID NOT BREAK ME! I WILL TAKE THE LEGACY OF INFAMOUS’ REIGN AS TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS AND SHATTER IT LIKE AN OLD, DEGENERATE BONE! GROUND TO DUST THAT SHALL BECOME NOTHING BUT OIL, FUELING THE WAR MACHINE THAT IS OUR COMBINED MIGHT!
{Andrew reaches up and gently lowers Ethan’s arm, trying to talk him down as he screams his furious threats.}

Andrew Jacobsen: Easy, Ethan, come on, we talked about this, stick to the script…

Ethan King: THE FALSE GOD AND THE DEMICHRIST WILL FALL! THERE ARE NO GODS, MY FRIEND, ONLY AN INFINITE ABYSS OF UNBLINKING EYES, LINED WITH THE TEARS OF YOUR DEFEATED FOES! WE WILL REIGN SUPREME, HAVING DOMINATED ANYONE WHO STANDS BEFORE US WITH THE UNBRIDLED FURY OF A THOUSAND SCREAMING SUNS! WORLDS SHALL WITHER BENEATH THE UNFETTERED WRATH OF OUR FRIENDSHIP, SALTING THEIR FIELDS AND LEAVING THEM AS FALLOW AS THEIR HOPES AND DREAMS!

Andrew Jacobsen: Okay, buddy, remember what the doctor said. I think we oughta go sit down for a second, take a breath…

{Andrew waves to the camera, wincing a bit as he leads Ethan away and the video fades out.}

Ethan King: STAY IN SCHOOL, CHILDREN!

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TAG TEAM WORLD CUP
Abraxes and Locke vs LockMore (James and Caleb)
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{ Caleb and Gilmore work surprisingly well from the start with quick tags. Abraxes and Locke struggle to get on the same page as Locke is isolated early on. Locke attempts the bait and switch but Caleb stops it. Locke breaks free from James long enough to tag in Abraxes. Abraxes tears up Gilmore for several minutes before Caleb is able to get the tag. Caleb gets some fast and brutal offense in and Locke tags himself back in. Gilmore in the closing moments of the match knocks Abraxes from the apron as Caleb hits Beats of War on Locke knocking him into Gilmore for the Hang Ten and then finally the Curb Stomp from Lockwood for the cover and the win! }

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SEGMENT
Angel and Dean have a vested interest in the main event
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{ We arrive backstage to find Angel Blake with his son, Edward setting up some front row seats for Warren Kane and Nick Knight’s match. Dean comes in from the side with a slight grimace. }

Angel: I sense your unease…

{ Dean comes over to sit next to Edward on the couch. }

Dean: It’s just-

Angel: You do not want me to hurt him… You have told me this…

Dean: And yet you keep focusing in on him!

{ Angel leans back slightly with an arm over the shoulder of Edward so his hand can touch the ball of Dean’s shoulder. }

Angel: Relax, my son… I simply wish to gauge the competition…

Dean: So this isn’t personal anymore?

{ Angel winces ever so slightly. }

Angel: Not if it does not have to be…

Dean: Good.

{ The happy family sits back as Sacrifices preps for the main event. }

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TAG TEAM WORLD CUP
Warren Kane and Nick Knight vs DuckBill (Ducky and Billie)
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is an exhibition match in the Tag Team World Cup. Introducing first 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.}

Teri Morasco: The team of Kane and Knight have to be a favorite to win this tournament.

Vasco Dias: They're going to have to beat The Powers That Be to do it, and I don't see that happening.

Teri Morasco: You also can't forget the team of Caleb Lockwood and James Gilmore. This tournament is stacked.

His partner from Hollywood, California Nick Knight!!!

{The opening chords of “Momma Said Knock You Out” hits over the arena sound system as Nick Knight steps onto the entrance ramp with LucipherCrosse at his side. “The Hollywood Butcher” 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 Knight’s world. He is 100% focused on the battle ahead of him and never looks out from beneath the trademark towel draped over his head.}

Teri Morasco: Billie and Ducky are going to have to have eyes in the back of their heads if Lucipher Crosse is at ring side.

Vasco Dias: That sounds a little bit like religious insensitivity Teri. Keep that up and you'll end up having a chat with HR.

{“The Hollywood Butcher” 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 he stares across the ring at his opponent as he bounces from foot to foot waiting for the action to start.}

Alison Valance: There opponents already in the ring; representing the Performance Center, Ducky Tomlinson and Billie Parris!!

{The referee calls for the bell and it's quickly decided that Knight and Ducky are going to start things off for their teams. Quickly the lock up in the center of the ring and Nick takes the advantage applying a hard side headlock. "The Unholy Son" maintains control as he walks towards his corner for the tag. Warren climbs into the ring and landing a couple of punches to the ribs. The man from the UK takes over control of Ducky's head and snapmares him over and followed by a running knee that damn near beheads Tomlinson. Warren then makes another quick tag.}

Teri Morasco: Look like a well oiled machine so far. Making quick tags and cutting the ring in half.

Vasco Dias: I'll admit that they look good, but come on it's Ducky Tomlinson. When was the last time that guy won a match?

{Knight enters the ring and locks on a reverse chin lock. Ducky screams in agony as his neck is torqued back on and the knee of 'The Hollywood Butcher' is driven between his shoulder blades. Nick is talking trash to Parris as he tortures Ducky more and more. Finally Billie can't take anymore and climbs into the ring to stop the assault on his friend. Unfortunately the referee is in position to stop him from breaking the hold. Seeing that the official was not paying attention a sick smile comes across the face the 'Unholy Son' and he slides his fingers into Ducky's nostrils and pulls back making the smaller man scream.}

Teri Morasco: Doesn't Nick realize how unsanitary that is?

Vasco Dias: I don't think he cares.

{Seeing that he was getting nowhere trying to enter the ring, Billie backs away. Nick releases the illegal hold before the referee and makes another tag. Warren enters the ring and pulls the nearly unconscious Tomlinson and throws Ducky's limp arm over his neck and reaches for his leg, but the internet sensation has enough left in the tank to counter with a sloppy jaw breaker. Finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel Ducky scrambles towards his corner looking to make the tag, but his partner is nowhere to be found.}

Teri Morasco: See. I told you they needed to have eyes in the back of their heads.

Vasco Dias: I might have to report you myself. You know the IWF is all about celebrating diversity.

Teri Morasco: This has nothing to do with diversity. This has everything with Lucipher Crosse cheating!

{Warren shakes loose the cobwebs and makes a tag. Nick comes into the ring with bad intentions and begins throwing Ducky around like a rag doll. He hits a German suplex, a wrist clutch exploder, and finally Welcome to Hollywood. Knight goes to make the cover, but is distracted by chaos on the outside of the ring.}

Vasco Dias: What the hell!

Teri Morasco: A fan has just jumped the guardrail and is attacking Lucipher Crosse!

Vasco Dias: Eddie D needs to offer that fan a contract. That guy is huge!

Teri Morasco: Wait...that's not a fan. It's Gregor Winter! Gregor Winter is finally going to get his revenge on Crosse!

{Nick jumps out of the ring to save his little brother, but there is no need as two more fans have jumped the guard rail to come to the preacher's aid.}

Teri Morasco: This is ridiculous. Can security get down here and get this under control.

{The two fans' hoods fall in the scuffle and reveal that they're none other than The Disciples. Seeing that his brother is safe Nick slides back into the ring and makes a tag. Ducky is beginning to stir and has climbed to his knees. Warren takes off across and nearly knocks Tomlinson's teeth out with a Kidd Kick. Hooking the leg he makes the cover…

One…

Two…

Three!!!}

Alison Valance: Your winners the team of Warren Kane and Nick Knight!!!

{The referee raises the hands of the winners. Suddenly the arena lights go out.}

Teri Morasco:Seriously?

{The lights come back up and Lucipher Crosse, The Disciples, and Gregor Winter are gone.}

Sabin / Madjinn: I hereby request a notion that the TV championship records be retired, and thus, the Gladiators Championship starts anew! That way J-TV will never break my record! Jun 10, 2024 17:11:47 GMT

J-TV: It's gonna be a cold day in hell before you take this TV Title away from me. I bet I look damned good with two belts though. Jun 10, 2024 10:02:08 GMT