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Caleb's response?
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(Our camera view is an oddly stable one of the IWF Men's World Champion sitting backstage, belt over his shoulder. He looks up into the camera, smirking as he speaks, low and quiet.}
Caleb Lockwood: I heard you, James. I heard what you had to say.
{He leans in slightly, tapping the title over his shoulder.}
Caleb Lockwood: You think I make the rules around here? You think I can just...give you that shot? Verona hates me. He doesn't return my calls. Hell, Fowler doesn't even return my calls. If I want an audience with Fowler, I need to do a little B & E at corporate to even get the time of day. But more to the point?
{His calm demeanor cracks a bit, and the frustration seeps into his voice.}
Caleb Lockwood: More to the goddamn point, I don't think you deserve a shot at this title. Why? Because you were an irritating little bastard who worshiped at the feet of men just as reprehensible inside as you are? Because you lectured me about what a "real champion" does until I bled at the ears and couldn't take any more? I don't think so. Consider your request denied.
{Pausing, he tilts his head a little with a smirk.}
Caleb Lockwood: But if you want your pound of flesh for leaving you out to dry again, then by all means. You want Caleb Lockwood? You get Caleb Lockwood. You just don't get the World Title. You and me, next week, Sacrifice. Let's dance, Jimmy. And maybe, just maybe...you'll learn how a real champion beats ass.
{He winks at the camera, smirking viciously as we fade to black.}
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SINGLES MATCH
Tara Fenix vs Candy Kane
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{ With Candy Kane already waiting in the ring, the first chorus of "Undead" by Hollywood Undead begins to play through the speakers, and Tara quickly emerges from behind the curtains. Her eyes are gazing out over the crowd... partly to see who is bowing to her, versus who she has to convince. Her eyes focus upon the ring, and she walks confidently down to the ring and only acknowledges the fans at the front row that do bow to her with a simple nod, and a wicked grin, as she goes to the bottom of the ramp and over to the steel steps. She walks up the steps and spins so her front is facing the crowd, hooking both of her arms around the top rope; in a slithering fashion, until she is finally in the ring. She tosses her entrance attire out of the ring leaving the crew outside to pick it up for themselves and walks to the far side of the ring. She screams "kneel" out to the crowd, getting some of them to play along by continuing to bow to her. She goes to the nearest turnbuckle and hops up to sit, perched, on the top rope, while waiting for the match to begin. }
Terri Morasco: Tara Fenix, ex-wife of Angel Blake, is one of the originals of the IWF Women's division -- and she's making her long-awaited return after years away from action.
Vasco Dias: Don't think anyone in the crowd cares...well, except for a few bumblebrains who've stuck by her through the years. Maybe they oughta have one of those old people scooters...
Terri Morasco: Oh, stop it! On top of everything else, we have a returning guest to our announce table!
{ We transition to the announce table to find Caroline Machado sitting next to Vasco and Terri, popping a bubble with her citrus-favored bubblegum. }
Vasco Dias: Oh, it's you again. Read anything in Klingon lately...?!
Caroline Machado: Hrmmm...hehehehe...
Terri Morasco: You've been scouting out opponents, Caroline. How does it feel to be able to get your feet wet and observe IWF competition these past few weeks?
Caroline Machado: (in broken English) Good. Very good. In life, you have to be prepared for anything -- as Coach JJ and Coach Fiona say.
[DING!]
{ Blue Shoes called for hte bell to get this match underway. It was an eight-minute affair, but for Candy Kane...sometimes eight minutes can feel like an eternity. Candy managed to start off quickly by getting in some punches and kicks on the veteran and first-ever Ruby Champion, managing to score a one-count on a snap suplex. Tara took over from there, slowly and methodically zapping Candy right away with an armdrag takedown before transitioning into an armbar. Candy tries to squirm her way out of the hold, but Fenix proves that resistance was futile by nailing her with a modified enzugiri! Candy crumples to the deck and grabs her face as Tara smirks from ear to ear before whipping her into the corner and performing a Stinger Splash! Tara whips Candy into the opposite corner and performs a second Stinger splash before following that up with her trademarked Fallen Phoenix Codebreaker! }
Vasco Dias: Wow...this could be over in a second!
Caroline Machado: (in broken English) Tara is very scary!
Terri Morasco: Watch what she's got planned for Candy...
{ Smiling from ear to ear, Tara methodically places Candy in her figure-four leglock dubbed the PHOENIX LOCK! Candy tries to fight her way out of the submission, but realizes that she has no other recourse but to tap out! }
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Tag Team belt coronation
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{The camera comes on to Roberto Verona standing in the center of the ring with two belts sitting on a pedestal.}
Roberto Verona: It is with great pleasure and true honor I present to Imperial Wrestling something they have been begging for to return for years. For the first time in a long time we have a return of the IWF Tag Team Title!
{The Crowd cheers loudly}
Roberto Verona: And who better to be crowed as the first holders of these belts... part of the IWF Feud of the year, shock of the year, villain of the year, and co-masters of the microphone and the include the super star of the year....
{The crowd boos loudly}
Roberto Verona: THE POWERS THAT BE!
{ The lights in the arena go out as Mission Statement by Stone Sour begins to play. A spot light shines down upon the entrance ramp highlighting Angel Blake and Dean Harper. The two stand side by side with their arms out stretched before pyro fires off all around them. The father and son pairing head toward the ring as the crowd boos. Angel and Dean each take a different side of the ring and climb up before facing the crowd with their outstretched arms and the whole arena being engulfed in light. When the lighting returns to normal they are both in the ring. }
Roberto Verona: It is an honor to hand these titles to two men who I know believe in my vision of this company. Who make this company great. Who deserve to be here more than anyone else.
{Roberto hands the belts to Angel and Dean who put them over their shoulders and grin at the camera.}
Roberto Verona: I have never been prouder to crown champions.
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TAG TEAM MATCH
Locke and Abraxes v Union of Jobbers
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{Locke and Abraxes take the jobbers straight to the mat, hitting hard.
Locke goes for a pin. Blue Shoes count.
1!!!
2!!!
The arena goes dark as crimson eyes appear on the titan tron. A roar is heard. The lights flicker back as Draco is seen in the ring with Blue Shoes unconscious. Dracoâs attention turns to Locke as heâs still covering Gibberg. Draco swallows up Locke with his frame and hits Fateâs Wrath. Abraxes charges Draco as heâs too late. Abraxes goes to stomp Draco but Draco slips out of the way.
Kipping up, Draco does his own variation of a roundhouse knee connecting with Abraxes. He pushes his hair back as he quickly applies a Dragon Choke to Abraxes.
Nick Danger and Nate Fate quickly run to the ring to get Draco off of Abraxes. Draco pushes them off as he lets go of Abraxes. He slides out of the ring and into crowd as Nick and Nate follow.}
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That Bitch of the Year Acceptance Speech
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{The scene opens up at a conference table, with several microphones set up at the center position. Virginia Stepanov walks in, moving between the table and the IWF backdrop. She pauses for a moment as flash bulbs go off, striking a few poses and mugging for the camera. Once thatâs completed she takes a seat, lifting her Bitch of the Year award and setting it down.}
Virginia Stepanov: As if you all didnât already know that I am That Bitch. I came into this company and won Belle of the Ball. I was the inaugural Imperial Diamondâs Champion and I cemented my place in the record books by having one of the longest non-world title reigns in the companyâs history. I qualified for the Finals of the Heiress of the Throne and I was only removed from it by Qualifying for Survival of the Fittest. I have only lost once in singles competition. In my rookie year.
{Virginia leans back in her seat and smirks slightly.}
Virginia Stepanov: Throughout the whole time I have done everything I can to shoulder the weight of this division and push every other competitor to their very best. Iâm just getting started. Ladies, this division has a problem. A lot of you arenât pulling your weight. You know who you are, Iâve called you out often enough. No, thatâs not what this is about.
{Virginia shakes her head as a few more flashbulbs go off.}
Virginia Stepanov: This is about the Old Guard.
{Virginia sneers.}
Virginia Stepanov: Fionna McFly running around, doing everything she can to stay relevant while plugging everything to try and make a buck for herself or her fucking boyfriend. Jessica Reed acting like some jilted savior because she wasnât appreciated enough while dressing like an E3 booth babe. Eternity playing her tired old mind games while taking every easy short cut she can and expecting us to praise her. Hell, even Tara Fenixâs dusty ass climbed out of the nursing home to come back.
{Virginia sighs and shakes her head again.}
Virginia Stepanov: Look bitches, I get it. You made history before. You done great things. But this is a âwhat have you done latelyâ business. You ainât done shit. So I ainât gonna worship you. Iâm not gonna fall all over myself to give you respect that you ainât earned. So fuck you, and fuck your sense of entitlement. Iâve earned this award. Iâve earned my respect and I will keep earning it.
{Virginia looks ready to leave and then leans back into the microphones.}
Virginia Stepanov: Oh ya, and Abigail. I didnât forget how many times last month you had my name in your mouth. Iâm gonna be collecting on that at the end of the Month and end your blight of a title reign. Bet on it. No fucking questions.
{She stands up, striking a pose with two peace signs and a stuck out tongue for the cameras before she grabs her reward and walks out of the conference area}
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SINGLES MATCH
Kate Steele v Eternity
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Alison Valance: The following match is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: This will be an interesting match thatâs for sure.
Vasco Dias: We are going to see Kate Steele murdered on live television.
{Diamond and the Gem Stones begins to blare all across the sound system and as it does we are able to see the likes of the Gem Stones playing on a tron. Ruby, Emerald, and Sapphire are all playing various instruments as we are able to see Diamond Steele emerging from the curtain with a microphone in her hand. She sings as loudly as she can to the sound of roaring cheers. Kate smirks as she just sings loudly which results in even more cheers. Diamond finally makes it to the ring and she quickly runs up the ring steps as she grabs the turnbuckle as hard as she can. She immediately leap frogs over the ropes and bounces about before she points at the crowd who cheers louder than before. She waves at them off as she throws the microphone to the side. She smirks as she opens up a pocket mirror and takes a moment to admire how beautiful her hair is as she waits for the match to begin.}
Alison Valance: First down to the ring⌠Kate Steele!
Terri Morasco: I donât think itâs fair to call this a murder.
Vasco Dias: You think Eternity isnât going to take her pound of flesh?
{
The lights go out completely.
Heeheeheeheeheeheeheehuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhehehehehehehehehehehehehahahahahahahahahahahahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaa...
The soft chilling female laughter changes the atmosphere in the arena completely before the soft opening keys lead a procession of bright white starlights to twinkle in time with them. As more time passes, drums march alongside the keys. After a short while, the heavier instruments take over in leading the procession. Over a minute passes before the lyrics to âDeath Incarnateâ by Eleine begin to herald her arrival. The lights shift, as the stars are extinguished, replaced by sombre blue strobe lights, which provide just enough illumination for us to see the purple coloured smoke slowly gathering to cloud the entranceway.
Eternity emerges from within the cloud of colourful smoke. There is a mixed reaction from the adults, but the children seem to fear the shadowy woman who is wearing a white hat and veil over her face. Her head bowed, in remembrance of all those that have fallen before her as she seems to lightly bounce halfway down the ramp.
She stops in the middle of the ramp and takes a bow, taking her veiled white hat off and posing with it in her outstretched arms. She continues her journey down the ramp, skipping and carrying her hat in her right hand. She slides under the bottom rope into the ring and when she reaches the centre, she transitions into a skip, over to the turnbuckle where she hangs her hat on a ringpost, patting it.
She then skips to the middle of the ring and falls to her knees, keeping her head bowed for a moment and her eyes closed. she tilts her head back and slowly opens her eyes to the heavens. This gesture now triggers the lights to slowly be raised back up to normal levels as her music starts also to fade away.}
Alison Valance: Next down to the ring⌠Eternity!
Terri Morasco: Eternity is a power house and part of the legendary women who made this company but Iâm not sure she is going to kill Kate. They.., they donât have a history really, do they?
Vasco Dias: Kate exists and takes things for granted.
{As soon as the bell rings, Eternity hits KAte with a The Blood Godâs Wrath .}
Terri Morasco: Ouch.
Vasco Dias: Sheâs done.
{ Eternity sits down on Kate and pulse a DEATH WISH, Kate struggles in the hold but taps out to the move.}
Alison Valance: and your winner by submissionâŚ. Eternity!
{Eternity stands up and gives a quick bow as the crowd reacts. Lights flash and Jess Reed and Rowan are in the ring with Eternity. Jess claps for Eternity and rushes to raise her hand in the air. Rowan kicks Kate in the ribs before moving to Eternityâs other side and raising her hand. Eternity beamed happily.}
Terri Morasco: I donât like this...
Vasco Dias: No one does.
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Hero of the year acceptance speech
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{The camera comes on to Warren standing backstage holding the mini trophy of the co-Hero of the year.}
Warren Kane: I just want to thank the fans for this. I worked hard to get back from where I was a year ago and I couldn't be happier to be a part of this. Thank you all. This means the world to me.
{Warren smiles holding it up.}
Warren Kane: I know James Gilmore is sharing this award with me so I'm sure he'll have something to say in his own time. Thank you again, though.
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Hero of the year part 2
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{ We find James Gilmore sitting in his living room, with the plaque for IWF's 2020 Hero of the Year Award hanging obove his couch next to his souvenir replica of the Men's World title. He's as calm and collected as always, taking a sip from a can of real sugar Dr. Pepper. }
James Gilmore: I know that I'm sharin' this award with Warren Kane, but you'll have to bear with me for a bit. Three years ago, I didn't think I was gonna make it back intothis business. I was left with nothin' else except...time for watchin' TV and thinkin'. Thinkin' about family, thinkin' about where I've been and where I'm goin'.
{ JJ closed his eyes, taking another sip from his favorite drink. }
James Gilmore: My whole life, I've always found myself lookin' for signs, signs that might show me the right way of doin' things, but I got lost...'til the day I started hangin' and trainin' with Rob Diamond. His passion, his love, his loyalty to this business and those around him...is a guidin' light to me. I'm very proud of the man he has become -- even though he still has a penchant for lame 90s jokes.
{ He stands up, and the camera zooms back to point out the full scope of the wall behind his couch. We see that, alongside the Hero of the Year plaque and replica Men's World title, was another plaque -- this one for being named the IWF Superstar of the Year in 2019. A small poster below the World title, featuring Being Infamous and the Powers That Be facing off, is captioned with the tagline "Feud of the Year, 2020." }
James Gilmore: The point I'm tryin' to make is simple...this ain't about me, it's about us -- about the journey we took. I wouldn't have these things if it wasn't for Rob, if it wasn't for Fiona and yeah...even Steve. We did a helluva lot of things together, a helluva lot more than we could've ever hoped to do as individuals.
{ The Islander alum takes a deep breath, pointing out a banner that hangs proudly next to his villa's front door. It features the phoenix-and-olive branch crest of the All Infamous Wrestling and Martial Arts Academy. }
James Gilmore: Now...we have a chance to pass on what we've learned to the next generation of wrestling superstars. And I wouldn't be here right now if it wasn't for all of you.
{ He nods warmly as the camera pans to that empty spot above his entertainment credenza. }
James Gilmore: In this thing called "life," we'll always lose our way, But it's the people -- not the signs -- that'll help us stay on the right path. I know that sounds kinda cliche, but I saw that on a Southwest Airlines poster at Love Field just the other day. Or maybe it was somethin' else...?! I love all you guys and gals, but remember...this ain't the ending of a story. Rather, it's only just beginnin'...
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SINGLES MATCH
Samira Hamilton v Astrid Hall
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Alison Valance: The following match is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: This will certainly be an exciting match.
Vasco Dias: I canât wait to see Astrid destroy someone.
{The lights dim as the arena begins to pulse with a driving drumbeat that the audience quickly joins in with, sending reverberating pulses through the building. After a few moments, the drums are joined by the driving strings line of Fall Out Boy's Phoenix as a spotlight shines down on Astrid Hall, standing amidst the crowd as she looks down at the ring with an eager smile.}
"PUT ON YOUR WAR PAINT!"
{On cue, she smears the red paint across her face and descends to the ring, bouncing with excitement with every step. She leaps up onto the the apron and climbs the turnbuckle, raising one fist in the air and pumping it along with the beat of the song. After removing her coat and tossing it to ringside, she vaults over the turnbuckle into the ring, where she cracks her knuckles and settles in for the coming match.}
Alison Valance: from Trondheim, Norway, standing at 6â2â and weighing in at 182 pounds⌠ASTRID HALL!
Terri Morasco: Astrid has been on a roll since her return. She is a powerhouse and honestly one of the hardest working women in the division right now.
Vasco Dias: Sheâs strong sure, but she doesnât have the raw power women like Tara, Eternity or Rowan has.
{Arena light fade down. A pulse sound starts from the arena speaks, carrying with it some added bass. User cameras are shown filling up the entire arena in a sea of light. âBad Guyâ by Billie Eilish tolls over the arena sound system, which also kicks in the purple spotlights, sending everything into a rave like experience until spotting Samira Hamilton looking down toward the wrestling ring from the middle section stands. She begins walking down to the stairs heading to the ground floor of the arena and hops over the soft barricade. Samira stops, looks at ring and proceeds, circling around the ring going to the time keepers position, where she climbs the steel steel steps nearby and enters the ring.}
Alison Valance: From Coronado, California standing at 5â11 and weighing in at 129 pounds⌠Samira Hamilton!
Terri Morasco: Samira has not had the success that the other women from the belle of the brawl has. But sheâs here and she is trying.
Vasco Dias: I think she just might not be that good.
{Astrid opens the match with a Diving clothesline. Just as Samira is getting back to her feet Astrid grabs her for a Twisting belly-to-belly suplex. Samira manages to roll away, charges Astrid but is hit with a Running big boot.}
Terri Morasco: As strong opening from Astrid.
Vasco Dias: This could be the end.
{Astrid goes for the pin
1
Kick out!}
Terri Morasco: And a kick out!
Vasco Dias: Samira trying to stay in this match.
{Samira hits Astrid with a Rapid Knife edge chop and a Sling Blade. Samira hits Astrid with a spinning heel kick followed by a Hysteria .}
Terri Morasco: Samira turing this match around
Vasco Dias: But it wont be enough.
{Samira hits Astrid with a FEARLESS and goes for the pin
1
2
3!}
Alison Valance: And your winner SAMIRA HAMILTON!
{As Samiraâs music plays she reached down and helps Astrid to her feet.}
Terri Morasco: She did it! She beat Astrid!
Vasco Dias: A lucky shot.
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Diamond of the year acceptance speech
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{Cut to Abigail stood in a private VIP area backstage at the T-Mobile Arena Behind her, just above her head, displayed in all itâs glory on a large, deep scarlet banner is the two-headed golden bird logo that had become synonymous with the most prominent professional wrestling company in the world over the last almost eight years, the Imperial Wrestling Federation.
Abigail wore heavy sunshine yellow eyeshadow, cherry lipstick and glittery nail polish and a bright red spider lily planted in her almost jet black hair. She is also wearing a black mini dress. The IWF Womenâs World Championship wrapped securely around her waist. In her left hand, a female golden statuette with âBREAKOUT STAR OF THE YEAR 2020â ABIGAIL engraved into its wooden base and in her right hand, a slightly bigger female golden statuette holding a diamond prominently in both hands above her head with âDIAMOND OF THE YEAR 2020â ABIGAIL engraved in its wooden base.
Abigail takes a deep breath and smiles before continuing. }
Abigail: I stand before you tonight , just over five months into my reign as IWF Womenâs World Champion. Today marks my one hundred anâ sixty-third day with the privilege, in fact, meaning I am currently only the second woman in company history to surpass the benchmark for their first reigns with this title set by inaugural Champion Jessica Reed way back in 2013 and later matched by Paige Garcia in 2016. A significant milestone for sure, anâ one I am proud but not egotistical or complacent about. See, the fact is when I first entered this companyâs devo system in 2015, and then made my television debut in 2017, I never thought somethinâ like this would happen for someone like me. I was just a girl from South Texas with dreams as big as my home state. They do say everythinâs bigger in Texas, right?
{A small smile, it felt like a luxury these days, albeit one sheâd earned.}
Abigail: All this, all I have achieved in these last few months of my professional wrestlinâ career is the culmination of half a decade of hard work, perseverance anâ learninâ ta endure when life takes a swing at you anâ knocks you back on your ass. Itâs easy for some of my critics ta judge me harshly âcause theyâve only seen a very small part of my journey ta this point in my life anâ career play out on weekly television, house shows or pay per views, but the great unspoken truth of this industry is nobody just walks inta the best professional wrestlinâ organisation in the world, even if theyâd like you, the fans ta believe they do. Most outside our business only see a fraction of what it takes ta not only survive in this business, but thrive. I started my journey as an unknown, fate intervened anâ I discovered my true heritage years later, anâ whilst some of you watchinâ right now have already judged me by virtue of that heritage alone, anâ some of you will continue ta do so no matter what else I achieve or how much further I make it, the fact is I am so much more than who I was born ta be. I am Abigail anâ I am the reigninâ Womenâs World Champion, female Breakout Star of 2020 anâ Diamond of the Year 2020 âcause of my own merits...
{Abigail pauses to take a measured breath before continuing.}
Abigail: Anâ so it is that I humbly accept these awards tonight as validation that I made the right choice all those years ago. I was drawn ta this business, compelled ta stick ta it through all the ups and downs, anâ even times when I thought I was goingâ nowhere fast anâ that I should just give up this foolish dream, but Ma anâ Pa encouraged me ta stick with it,ta tough it out anâ looking back now I can honestly say Iâve never been so grateful for their advice anâ absolute belief in me. Especially in times when I found it hard ta believe in myself, they never gave up on me. Without people like them in my personal life and trainers like Spike, Emma, Ciara and Bob in my professional life, none of who I am today would have been possible. They encouraged me, and people like Jess Fowler and Roberto Verona entrusted me with the opportunity of a lifetime. I hope that Iâve done each of them proud, and I hope I have inspired my fans watchinâ around the world tonight. This...
{Abigail holds up both statuettes.}
Abigail: ...is whatâs possible when ya never give up on your dreams or in life. This is whatâs possible when youâre so much more than your flesh and blood, and I wouldnât be without the support of any of you in my life that have always had faith in me. Thank you to all the special people in my life who have made this possible, some I havenât mentioned for the sake of brevity, but know that I love each anâ every one of you with all my heart. God Bless anâ Happy New Year. With your continued support I hope ta achieve even bigger anâ better things in the year ahead...
{Another deep breath, a few moments of significant silence to let her words breathe and leave an impact on the audience. A look of determination, after which we cut back to ringside for the rest of whatever remains of tonightâs Sacrifice.}
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SINGLES MATCH
Nick Knight v Gregor Winter
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the IWF World Television Championship!!! Nick Knight has agreed that if any member of The Church of Crosse interferes he will be fired.
Introducing first the challenger from Chicken, AK he is 'The Modern Day Viking Gregor Winter!!!
{A short vignette of a Viking war ship arriving to a new land plays on the big screen. Two dozen warriors leap from the ship and run onto land, the sound of their boots on the gravel beach fills the arena. Slowly the sounds of boots becomes John Bonhamâs thunder like drums as Immigrant Song begins to blast from the arena sound system. As the banshee like screams of Robert Plant begins âThe Modern Day Vikingâ is dressed for battle in a khaki colored âModern Day Vikingâ t-shirt, desert camo cargo pants, and combat boots.}
Teri Morasco: After months of talk and attacks Gregor Winter is going to finally get Nick Knight alone in the ring, one on one.
Vasco Dias: Winter is about to find out why you should be careful what you wish for, because he's not facing some loser. He's facing The Real World Champion.
Alison Valance: His opponent is the reining World Television Champion. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA he is 'The Unholy Son' Nick Knight!!
{The opening chords of âMomma Said Knock You Outâ hits over the arena sound system as Nick Knight steps onto the entrance ramp. âThe Unholy Sonâ is showered with boos from the fans that at another time in another place adored him. Dressed in old school black trunks with with the World Television Championship belt strapped around his waist. Nick slowly moves towards the ring some fans on the aisle still reach to high five the once fan favorite, but they do not exist in Knightâs world. He is 100% focused on the battle ahead of him and never looks out from beneath the trademark towel draped over his head.}
Teri Morasco:It's been so long since we last saw Nick Knight alone that I hardly recognize this guy.
{âThe Hollywood Butcherâ reaches ring side and climbs onto the apron. Out of respect for the hollowed ground that his the squared circle he wipes his feet before stepping between the top and middle ropes. Ripping away the towel he stares across the ring at his opponent as he bounces from foot to foot waiting for the action to start.}
Vasco Dias: Gregor Winter should be fearing for his life right now.
{Blue Shoes calls for the bell and the two men begin to talk trash as they circle. Finally they lock up in the center of the ring with neither man gaining any real advantage. After nearly thirty seconds of jockeying for position they release the collar and elbow tie up. Nick goes to lock up a second time, but instead just poked Gregor in the chest. Winter falls to the canvas like a ton of bricks.}
Teri Morasco: What in the hell?
{Knight begins to smile as he makes the cover.}
Teri Morasco: No! I'm not seeing this.
Vasco Dia: Yes! Yes you are!
{Blue shoes makes the countâŚ
OneâŚ
TwoâŚ
Three!!!}
Alison Valance: Your winner and still World Television Champion 'The Unholy Son' Nick Knight!!!
{Personal Jesus by Lollipop Lust Kill begins to play as red lights begin to flash slowly before lights come up on the stage. As the music swells, dim light begins to come up on the stage, now shrouded with smoke as three silhouettes fade into view. As the guitar kicks in hard, the lights flash onto the stage revealing the members of the The Deciples in their masks and Lucipher Crosse in full, gazing into the crowd and taking in their reaction - Lucian as he spreads his arms wide as though welcoming the audience to a religious service. The trio walk slowly to the ring, Crosse preaching a sermon the entire time.}
Lucipher Crosse: You have done well Brother Gregor. Now there is just one last thing, bow and kiss the feet of 'The Unholy Son.'
{Without a single trace of apprehension Winter drops to his knees and leans down to kiss the boots of Nick Knight.}
Teri Morasco: This is sick!
Lucipher Crosse: Rise Brother Gregor and stand among us as the first 'Unholy Apostle' of The Church of Crosse.
{Winter climbs to his feet and is embraced by Nick, then Lucipher, and finally One and Two.}
Lucipher Crosse: Children let tonight serve as a valuable lesson of the strength of The Church. Brother Gregor denied 'The Unholy Son' and was forced to endure the storms, he was forced to endure the flames, and he was forced to endure the weeks of never knowing when the next attack would come. In the end he still stands by my side, a believer in The Word.
So when you see 'The Unholy Son' coming do yourself a favor and bow down, because the last thing you ever want is to face the wrath of The Church of Crosse!
Well howdy there pardner.