Post by Seth Evans on Mar 19, 2021 18:47:04 GMT
{The introductory video montage for Game On plays, showing numerous highlights from the most recent episode IWF: Sacrifice! The logo for Game On slowly overtakes the camera, as the scene shifts to the studios where Seth Evans isn’t already in his usual spot, but rather enters from stage left with his hands folded in front of him.}
Seth Evans: Welcome to Game On, gamers! Welcome! Thank you for tuning in, and I am prepared… {He stops in the center of the stage. … to give you all a show to remember! I’ve been reaching out to some old contacts, and that is why… tonight… I do have a very special guest to come on to the show this evening! That individual will be here later this evening. Before that, though… we’re going to see some new people enter the Power 10 this week, and some people moving down, some people moving up! Remember, gamers, it’s not about competing every week, but just making some noise! For that reason… one person in particular… has gone up the ranks. You’ll have to continue watching to find out who! But first… let’s take a look at the prediction results.
PREDICTION RESULTS
Weekly:
9-1
Seth Evans: A DAMN! NEAR! PERFECT! WEEK! Damn it! {Throws a bottle of water offset.} Tytus Rost… curse you. Curse. You. Oh well, after that first week… this was a good bounce back I needed that really extended the gap. I’m starting to become the man you can bet on! If you’re looking to bet… choose my picks, and you may… you may just walk out slightly richer.
Overall:
19-8
Seth Evans: I am content with that overall. And that’s saying something, because I’m not content with… losing? Or being wrong? I don’t know. It’s hard to describe, but at the same time, I know that I can’t win them all! But I do hope to!
Weekly Top 5
Five
Evan "Thunderchild" Albrecht: The Thunderchild went out to the ring forgetting the past, and it showed! He came close to walking out as the new IWF World Television Champion, but unfortunately… Ulf proved himself to be just too much… This does not diminish the effort that Thunderchild gave.
Four:
TARA FENIX: The IWF Women’s World Champion comes in at number four this week after her match against Caroline Machado; she did put on a display as to why she became the champion. If she keeps up those performances, which she has shown she has the experience for, she could be the champion for a long time.
Three:
TYTUS ROST: Tytus Rost came up short the last couple of times he stepped into the ring, but this week… he brought back that brute strength! He stopped the momentum of Nick Danger in a hard fought contest, and put himself back on track to create something great… I think this is the victory he needed to do just that, and his performance would not be outshined by Nick Danger’s antics.
Two:
JC KEETON: This… is a bit of a surprise. But I have to give credit where credit is due: JC Keeton ended Kelvin Rivers in mere seconds… just… seconds… into the match.
One:
ULF HEDNIR: There was no denying Ulf’s performance! He went out to defend his championship, and ended up with another successful defense. He is starting to look healthier each week, rebuilding from his match against JC Keeton, and so… I still think he’s going to be battling to retain this top spot for a long way to go.
Seth Evans: Well earned, again, and Ulf Hednir is just on a roll! You have to believe that these title defenses are just adding fuel to his momentum that he spoke of, and could carry him into the Roulette.
Clutch Play of the Week
Seth Evans: There were a lot of actions that happened this week! Twists! Turns! Epics! … and ones that ended just a little bit prematurely.
Seth Evans: Quite… a few… premature finishes this week...
Seth Evans: And the epics!
Seth Evans: But coming in at the clutch play of the week… this week… I’m going to have to go with the twist.
Seth Evans: There were a lot of doozies out there, but yes, I ultimately did give it to Jayson Matthews for his play against The Church of Crosse, because… while some of us may have expected it if you actually listened! How often does someone really cost themself the match for revenge? Jayson Matthews told the world that he does not give a crap about winning the match! All he cares about is having that vengeance. Which spells more trouble for the Church of Crosse from Jayson Matthews.
SINGLES MATCH
Virgina Stepanov vs Samira Hamilton
Reasoning: The reason that I did decide to go with Virginia versus Samira as the match of the week this week! It was a quick one, but I think that’s because Virginia Stepanov just… studied… she just studied, and studied hard! You have to keep in mind that she is a former MMA athlete, so preparation for her… is… everything! And she came prepared.
Seth Evans: And now… the big one. THE POWER 10!
POWER 10
TYTUS ROST: Finally! I knew that Tytus Rost would get that fire back under him, and hurt whoever was in his way, and this is no different! Tytus comes in at the number ten spot, and I just hope he keeps that fire and momentum going forward.
JAYSON MATTHEWS: While Jayson Matthews did… technically… lose… I think Jayson Matthews did enough to earn himself the number nine spot of the Power 10 with his recent change of heart and deciding he was going to bring an end to the Church of Crosse after they assaulted his sister. Props to you, Jayson! Take the fight to them, and if you need a second, you know where I am!
VIOLENT TENDENCIES: These two have been pretty dominating as a team, and I think they come in at this spot this week… pretty much because of their tactics. Granted, I’m not a fan of their tactics, but there’s no denying that it worked, and it put the entire locker room on notice. Violent Tendencies is one of those teams that I overlook as being Tag Team Champion material, but with that kind of attitude, there’s not much that can be denied of them.
ABIGAIL and VIRGINIA: I have to give this as a tie to both Abigail and Virginia! Both of them ended up on the losing end to Tara Fenix a couple weeks ago, and we’ve seen… especially former champions… hit a slump after losing their title, but Abigail, for one, comes right back! Virginia, after three failed attempts, bounces back! Both of them are itching to climb back up the rankings, and they did so with victories this week.
CALS JACOBSEN: Cals has been rather silent over the last week, which is what is leading to Cals deteriorating on the Power 10, but I think we’re going to see Cals shoot right back up as soon as the IWF Imperial Diamond Championship finds its number one contender.
JC KEETON: What JC Keeton did… probably one of the quickest matches in IWF history. This is a man who came in, first night back in the IWF, won double-duty! Not only earned his spot in the battle royal, but also won the battle royal to be the first man that Ulf Hednir defended his championship against, and he put on a lot of great work! Over the last couple weeks, he’s been trying to let the world know that his eyes are set on the IWF Roulette, and he’s looking to get that momentum going. This quick win did just what he needed.
WARREN KANE: Warren Kane has been waiting for an answer from James Gilmore, and unfortunately, Gilmore has decided that he would not invoke the rematch clause despite the way that it happened. Warren Kane hasn’t been doing too much, and not without good reason, mind you… he’s just waiting to see who is going to be the first one to battle him for his belt. What can he do until he knows who?
XAVIER ZION: Again! This man is driving me absolutely crazy! ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! A winning streak that cannot be denied, except for his cheap victory over me… but he’s vocal. And he’s dominant. He keeps climbing this ranking because I try to stay unbiased, but damn it… if he goes back after the Fenix Wrestling Academy, I’m gonna have to drop him.
TARA FENIX: Tara climbs back up to the number spot on the Power 10 after a victory on Sacrifice! She has exploded back into the wrestling scene, and has taken the Women’s World Championship, and now… it’s pretty clear she’s looking for a fight. She’s still aiming for Angel, but we’re going to have to see where this all goes.
ULF HEDNIR: And for two weeks in a row! ULF HEDNIR! Takes the number one spot! This man is on a seven-match winning streak, and he’s looking to just keep retaining this spot. He had a tough fight against Thunderchild, but he did prevail, and earned the number one spot.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Evan “Thunderchild” Albrecht, Powers That Be, Nick Danger
Seth Evans:
FALCON: Falcon is someone that was a cornerstone for nCw back in the day! We saw Falcon come into the IWF but… we have not seen him at one-hundred percent. I would absolutely love to see Falcon come to the Imperial Wrestling Federation at ONE-HUNDRED PERCENT and who knows… Roulette is around the corner. Falcon? Answer our prayers?
Seth Evans: The next thing has… gotten some people in the feelings, when they don’t think that I’m backing them, but you can turn me! Did anyone turn me this week? Did anyone make me a believer this week? Here are the predictions!
Predictions:
SINGLES MATCH
"Kawaii Kaiju" Dakota Bowman vs Kai Sachiko
My prediction is… DAKOTA BOWMAN.
Reasoning: At this point, it is just a matter of momentum; this is Dakota Bowman’s first match in the IWF, therefore she has no true momentum going forward nor backward; however, Kai Sachiko is coming off of a loss suffered at the hands of Vivienne Rodgers. We’ve had it happen to a few people as of late: they take the loss, and they follow a few extra weeks of loss, on top of loss, on top of loss, before finally bouncing back. I think that Dakota Bowman will be successful in her debut, and Kai is still going to have to look to bounce back.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Imperial Diamond Championship contender
Amber Cooke vs Vivienne Rodgers vs Virginia
My prediction is… VIVIENNE RODGERS.
Reasoning: This is one of the toughest matches of the week to make such a call for, especially as all three are coming off hot victories from last week. Virginia is still looking to re-gather herself after suffering her third defeat for the IWF Women’s World Championship, but I don’t think she is going to be fully there for this contest. Amber Cooke had a recent hard fought victory over Kate Steele, so there’s nothing that can really be denied of her, either. Just… my gut feeling is telling me Vivienne is going to walk out with this one.
SINGLES MATCH
Draco Wolfe vs Billie Parris
My prediction is… DRACO WOLFE.
Reasoning: It has been a couple weeks since we’ve seen anything out of Draco Wolfe. We’ve seen the other two members of The Fateful Danger compete over the recent weeks, but ever since they suffered a defeat at the hands of Gods & Monsters, we have not seen Draco Wolfe step in for action… He will come back this week, and I think he’s still looking to get some vengeance for that loss, and so Billie Parris may walk out a bit worse for wear.
SINGLES MATCH
Dawn Halliwell vs Fate
My prediction is… DAWN HALLIWELL.
Reasoning: This is more or less… a gut feeling… but I haven’t heard either one of them say anything as of… before the airing of Game On… but we’ll see if my gut feeling is right, or if Fate will add another one to my “L” column!
TAG TEAM MATCH
Vendetta vs Chosen Elite
My prediction is… VENDETTA.
Reasoning: My mind has still not been changed. Vendetta is the real deal as far as any tag team in the IWF, which includes our champions, which includes Gods & Monsters, which includes the team that most recently defeated them in Violent Tendencies. Any team that is on the roster, I guarantee Vendetta has the ability to gain a victory over. Vendetta has taken the last couple of weeks off, but they’re back, and they’re going to be back on the winning track.
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Jayson Matthew vs Gregor Winter
My prediction is… JAYSON MATTHEWS.
Reasoning: This comes without any hesitation! The Church of Crosse has been imploding, and that is thanks to Mandi and Jayson… after what they did to Mandi, Jayson is angry, and looking to hurt them where it counts. Inside the ring. He wants to take everything away from them. And he will start with Gregor Winter.
8 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The man if/who scores the pinfall or submission for PTB or G&M picks the stipulation for their Tag Team Title Match at High Stakes
Powers that Be & Gods and Monsters vs Union of Jobbers (Gibberg, Soloman Khan, Nu Zasshu, Afro American Rob Diamond)
My prediction is… POWERS THAT BE and GODS & MONSTERS.
Reasoning: I mean, these two are being recognized as the two greatest tag teams in the IWF as of right now. The champions, and the number one contenders. I mentioned Vendetta earlier, and think they will be there, but as of right now, they are not, therefore these are the two greatest tag teams in IWF. They are going against four people who are not known for their biggest victories… going against two former World Champions, and a proclaimed God and literal Monster. This team could not be more stacked! The only thing is… who’s going to score the victory for the team? I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Dean Harper is going to pick up the victory. Not without interference from Locke that is only going to delay.
IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Almir Sayed vs Ulf Hednir(c)
My prediction is… ULF HEDNIR.
Reasoning: Ulf has been resting as much as he can between each week, and is starting to look better… he’s regaining his strength, his speed, and everything, and make no doubt! When that bell sounds… he’s going to be looking for blood. He’s been doing it for the past four weeks, and has now secured his legacy as the first IWF World Television Champion to successfully defend the belt three times! He’s aiming to raise, and he’s still got some tough competition ahead of him. Almir Sayed this week… Now, I’m betting that he will, but if he can get through Almir Sayed, he’s going against Xavier Zion next week, and Zion has just been on fire… but he’s going to have to pay for what he did on Sacrifice.
INTERVIEW
No image this week.
Seth Evans: Welcome to Game On, gamers! Welcome! Thank you for tuning in, and I am prepared… {He stops in the center of the stage. … to give you all a show to remember! I’ve been reaching out to some old contacts, and that is why… tonight… I do have a very special guest to come on to the show this evening! That individual will be here later this evening. Before that, though… we’re going to see some new people enter the Power 10 this week, and some people moving down, some people moving up! Remember, gamers, it’s not about competing every week, but just making some noise! For that reason… one person in particular… has gone up the ranks. You’ll have to continue watching to find out who! But first… let’s take a look at the prediction results.
PREDICTION RESULTS
Weekly:
9-1
Seth Evans: A DAMN! NEAR! PERFECT! WEEK! Damn it! {Throws a bottle of water offset.} Tytus Rost… curse you. Curse. You. Oh well, after that first week… this was a good bounce back I needed that really extended the gap. I’m starting to become the man you can bet on! If you’re looking to bet… choose my picks, and you may… you may just walk out slightly richer.
Overall:
19-8
Seth Evans: I am content with that overall. And that’s saying something, because I’m not content with… losing? Or being wrong? I don’t know. It’s hard to describe, but at the same time, I know that I can’t win them all! But I do hope to!
Weekly Top 5
Five
Evan "Thunderchild" Albrecht: The Thunderchild went out to the ring forgetting the past, and it showed! He came close to walking out as the new IWF World Television Champion, but unfortunately… Ulf proved himself to be just too much… This does not diminish the effort that Thunderchild gave.
Four:
TARA FENIX: The IWF Women’s World Champion comes in at number four this week after her match against Caroline Machado; she did put on a display as to why she became the champion. If she keeps up those performances, which she has shown she has the experience for, she could be the champion for a long time.
Three:
TYTUS ROST: Tytus Rost came up short the last couple of times he stepped into the ring, but this week… he brought back that brute strength! He stopped the momentum of Nick Danger in a hard fought contest, and put himself back on track to create something great… I think this is the victory he needed to do just that, and his performance would not be outshined by Nick Danger’s antics.
Two:
JC KEETON: This… is a bit of a surprise. But I have to give credit where credit is due: JC Keeton ended Kelvin Rivers in mere seconds… just… seconds… into the match.
One:
ULF HEDNIR: There was no denying Ulf’s performance! He went out to defend his championship, and ended up with another successful defense. He is starting to look healthier each week, rebuilding from his match against JC Keeton, and so… I still think he’s going to be battling to retain this top spot for a long way to go.
Seth Evans: Well earned, again, and Ulf Hednir is just on a roll! You have to believe that these title defenses are just adding fuel to his momentum that he spoke of, and could carry him into the Roulette.
Clutch Play of the Week
Seth Evans: There were a lot of actions that happened this week! Twists! Turns! Epics! … and ones that ended just a little bit prematurely.
{As soon as the bell sounds Kelvin swings wildly, JC ducks under and plants him with Ode to the Outlaw. He covers nonchalantly and the referee counts 1...2...3!}
Seth Evans: Quite… a few… premature finishes this week...
{As soon as the bell ring, Samira opens up with a Muay Thai kick and Virginia hits her with a Jumping front kick, knocking Samira into the ropes. Virginia hits her with a Spinning Heel kick back into the ropes followed by a Grounded. Virginia takes a few steps back preparing ...as soon as Samira gets back to her feet Virginia comes in with a FINAL RIDE!}
Seth Evans: And the epics!
{Thunderchild punches Ulf several times in the side before shoving him off! Ulf lands in the perfect position in front of the turnbuckle, and Thunderchild lets out a howl to the crowd! He leaps off for Hunter’s Moon! Ulf gets his knees up and Thunderchild is now holding his ribs in absolute agony; he is back up to his feet and pacing while clutching his ribs, and Ulf slides toward the ropes to pull himself up the rest of the way… with his opponent staggering, Ulf snaps out and connects with The Thor Punch!}
Seth Evans: But coming in at the clutch play of the week… this week… I’m going to have to go with the twist.
{The replay show Jayson stepping onto Nicks back and Nick helping to launch Jayson into a flipping senton right into Gregor Winter knocking the both of them to the floor!!!}
Seth Evans: There were a lot of doozies out there, but yes, I ultimately did give it to Jayson Matthews for his play against The Church of Crosse, because… while some of us may have expected it if you actually listened! How often does someone really cost themself the match for revenge? Jayson Matthews told the world that he does not give a crap about winning the match! All he cares about is having that vengeance. Which spells more trouble for the Church of Crosse from Jayson Matthews.
SINGLES MATCH
Virgina Stepanov vs Samira Hamilton
Reasoning: The reason that I did decide to go with Virginia versus Samira as the match of the week this week! It was a quick one, but I think that’s because Virginia Stepanov just… studied… she just studied, and studied hard! You have to keep in mind that she is a former MMA athlete, so preparation for her… is… everything! And she came prepared.
Seth Evans: And now… the big one. THE POWER 10!
POWER 10
TYTUS ROST: Finally! I knew that Tytus Rost would get that fire back under him, and hurt whoever was in his way, and this is no different! Tytus comes in at the number ten spot, and I just hope he keeps that fire and momentum going forward.
JAYSON MATTHEWS: While Jayson Matthews did… technically… lose… I think Jayson Matthews did enough to earn himself the number nine spot of the Power 10 with his recent change of heart and deciding he was going to bring an end to the Church of Crosse after they assaulted his sister. Props to you, Jayson! Take the fight to them, and if you need a second, you know where I am!
VIOLENT TENDENCIES: These two have been pretty dominating as a team, and I think they come in at this spot this week… pretty much because of their tactics. Granted, I’m not a fan of their tactics, but there’s no denying that it worked, and it put the entire locker room on notice. Violent Tendencies is one of those teams that I overlook as being Tag Team Champion material, but with that kind of attitude, there’s not much that can be denied of them.
ABIGAIL and VIRGINIA: I have to give this as a tie to both Abigail and Virginia! Both of them ended up on the losing end to Tara Fenix a couple weeks ago, and we’ve seen… especially former champions… hit a slump after losing their title, but Abigail, for one, comes right back! Virginia, after three failed attempts, bounces back! Both of them are itching to climb back up the rankings, and they did so with victories this week.
CALS JACOBSEN: Cals has been rather silent over the last week, which is what is leading to Cals deteriorating on the Power 10, but I think we’re going to see Cals shoot right back up as soon as the IWF Imperial Diamond Championship finds its number one contender.
JC KEETON: What JC Keeton did… probably one of the quickest matches in IWF history. This is a man who came in, first night back in the IWF, won double-duty! Not only earned his spot in the battle royal, but also won the battle royal to be the first man that Ulf Hednir defended his championship against, and he put on a lot of great work! Over the last couple weeks, he’s been trying to let the world know that his eyes are set on the IWF Roulette, and he’s looking to get that momentum going. This quick win did just what he needed.
WARREN KANE: Warren Kane has been waiting for an answer from James Gilmore, and unfortunately, Gilmore has decided that he would not invoke the rematch clause despite the way that it happened. Warren Kane hasn’t been doing too much, and not without good reason, mind you… he’s just waiting to see who is going to be the first one to battle him for his belt. What can he do until he knows who?
XAVIER ZION: Again! This man is driving me absolutely crazy! ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! A winning streak that cannot be denied, except for his cheap victory over me… but he’s vocal. And he’s dominant. He keeps climbing this ranking because I try to stay unbiased, but damn it… if he goes back after the Fenix Wrestling Academy, I’m gonna have to drop him.
TARA FENIX: Tara climbs back up to the number spot on the Power 10 after a victory on Sacrifice! She has exploded back into the wrestling scene, and has taken the Women’s World Championship, and now… it’s pretty clear she’s looking for a fight. She’s still aiming for Angel, but we’re going to have to see where this all goes.
ULF HEDNIR: And for two weeks in a row! ULF HEDNIR! Takes the number one spot! This man is on a seven-match winning streak, and he’s looking to just keep retaining this spot. He had a tough fight against Thunderchild, but he did prevail, and earned the number one spot.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Evan “Thunderchild” Albrecht, Powers That Be, Nick Danger
Seth Evans:
GAME GENIE: WHO DO WE WISH BACK?
Seth Evans: The next thing has… gotten some people in the feelings, when they don’t think that I’m backing them, but you can turn me! Did anyone turn me this week? Did anyone make me a believer this week? Here are the predictions!
Predictions:
SINGLES MATCH
"Kawaii Kaiju" Dakota Bowman vs Kai Sachiko
My prediction is… DAKOTA BOWMAN.
Reasoning: At this point, it is just a matter of momentum; this is Dakota Bowman’s first match in the IWF, therefore she has no true momentum going forward nor backward; however, Kai Sachiko is coming off of a loss suffered at the hands of Vivienne Rodgers. We’ve had it happen to a few people as of late: they take the loss, and they follow a few extra weeks of loss, on top of loss, on top of loss, before finally bouncing back. I think that Dakota Bowman will be successful in her debut, and Kai is still going to have to look to bounce back.
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Imperial Diamond Championship contender
Amber Cooke vs Vivienne Rodgers vs Virginia
My prediction is… VIVIENNE RODGERS.
Reasoning: This is one of the toughest matches of the week to make such a call for, especially as all three are coming off hot victories from last week. Virginia is still looking to re-gather herself after suffering her third defeat for the IWF Women’s World Championship, but I don’t think she is going to be fully there for this contest. Amber Cooke had a recent hard fought victory over Kate Steele, so there’s nothing that can really be denied of her, either. Just… my gut feeling is telling me Vivienne is going to walk out with this one.
SINGLES MATCH
Draco Wolfe vs Billie Parris
My prediction is… DRACO WOLFE.
Reasoning: It has been a couple weeks since we’ve seen anything out of Draco Wolfe. We’ve seen the other two members of The Fateful Danger compete over the recent weeks, but ever since they suffered a defeat at the hands of Gods & Monsters, we have not seen Draco Wolfe step in for action… He will come back this week, and I think he’s still looking to get some vengeance for that loss, and so Billie Parris may walk out a bit worse for wear.
SINGLES MATCH
Dawn Halliwell vs Fate
My prediction is… DAWN HALLIWELL.
Reasoning: This is more or less… a gut feeling… but I haven’t heard either one of them say anything as of… before the airing of Game On… but we’ll see if my gut feeling is right, or if Fate will add another one to my “L” column!
TAG TEAM MATCH
Vendetta vs Chosen Elite
My prediction is… VENDETTA.
Reasoning: My mind has still not been changed. Vendetta is the real deal as far as any tag team in the IWF, which includes our champions, which includes Gods & Monsters, which includes the team that most recently defeated them in Violent Tendencies. Any team that is on the roster, I guarantee Vendetta has the ability to gain a victory over. Vendetta has taken the last couple of weeks off, but they’re back, and they’re going to be back on the winning track.
SINGLES MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Jayson Matthew vs Gregor Winter
My prediction is… JAYSON MATTHEWS.
Reasoning: This comes without any hesitation! The Church of Crosse has been imploding, and that is thanks to Mandi and Jayson… after what they did to Mandi, Jayson is angry, and looking to hurt them where it counts. Inside the ring. He wants to take everything away from them. And he will start with Gregor Winter.
8 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH
The man if/who scores the pinfall or submission for PTB or G&M picks the stipulation for their Tag Team Title Match at High Stakes
Powers that Be & Gods and Monsters vs Union of Jobbers (Gibberg, Soloman Khan, Nu Zasshu, Afro American Rob Diamond)
My prediction is… POWERS THAT BE and GODS & MONSTERS.
Reasoning: I mean, these two are being recognized as the two greatest tag teams in the IWF as of right now. The champions, and the number one contenders. I mentioned Vendetta earlier, and think they will be there, but as of right now, they are not, therefore these are the two greatest tag teams in IWF. They are going against four people who are not known for their biggest victories… going against two former World Champions, and a proclaimed God and literal Monster. This team could not be more stacked! The only thing is… who’s going to score the victory for the team? I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that Dean Harper is going to pick up the victory. Not without interference from Locke that is only going to delay.
IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
1K RP WORD LIMIT
Almir Sayed vs Ulf Hednir(c)
My prediction is… ULF HEDNIR.
Reasoning: Ulf has been resting as much as he can between each week, and is starting to look better… he’s regaining his strength, his speed, and everything, and make no doubt! When that bell sounds… he’s going to be looking for blood. He’s been doing it for the past four weeks, and has now secured his legacy as the first IWF World Television Champion to successfully defend the belt three times! He’s aiming to raise, and he’s still got some tough competition ahead of him. Almir Sayed this week… Now, I’m betting that he will, but if he can get through Almir Sayed, he’s going against Xavier Zion next week, and Zion has just been on fire… but he’s going to have to pay for what he did on Sacrifice.
INTERVIEW
No image this week.
Seth Evans: Gamers! It is the time that you have all been waiting for, and I’ve had this surprise guest planned for a while… so… without further ado--
{Seth is suddenly interrupted by “The Devil Don’t Sleep” playing in the studio, and Locke comes stomping his way onto the set with a bottle of Winchester whiskey clutched in his hand; he pops the top off, and takes a swig before looking at the host of Game On, dead in the eyes.}
Seth Evans: Well, this is a…
Locke: A big surprise! Yeah, yeah!
Seth Evans: Umm. You weren’t the guest that I had planned?
Locke: Boy, you better sit your ass down in that chair, an’ interview me! ‘Cause you ain’t gettin’ nobody else! That “guest” you had lined up? He’s out’a commission. So… consider me a goddamn gift, ah’right?
{Seth shrugs his shoulders but walks over to one of his chairs as Locke also walks over to the opposite chair. Locke takes a look at the water bottles on the table and just swipes them off, putting the bottle of Winchester smack dab in the middle of the table! He then plops down in the chair, allowing himself to sink in, and bounces a bit.}
Locke: This is one hell of a chair. City Furniture?
Seth Evans: I… you know what, I actually don’t know.
Locke: That’s not very good shoppin’. Ya got’a know where you get your furniture, son. Shoot your questions!
{Locke slumps back into the chair, and Seth Evans takes a look at his tablet… with a few taps, he has no choice but to remove all of the questions that he had lined up, and just sets the tablet down to come up with some new ones on the fly.}
Seth Evans: Well… first of all, viewers, I am opening up all lines of communication for live feed, and live questions. I guess… My first question for you is why are you here? Why did you decide to crash my set?
Locke: Well, ya see, I’m a big fan. Big fan! I been watchin’ your show every week, an’ I jus’ couldn’t help myself… I had to be a guest.
Seth Evans: Your turn would have surely come up, if you had just… waited?
Locke: Locke don’t wait, ah’right? Locke takes… what he wants. Does… what he wants. When he wants. An’ what I want to do right now is be the special guest on your show! Game On!
{Locke tries to raise his hand for a drink, but forgets that he set the bottle on the table… he takes the bottle, pops it open, and takes another swig, this time setting the drink on his lap.}
Seth Evans: Well, welcome to the show! I never did--
Locke: That’s right! You never did welcome me to the show, an’ I think that was downright rude of you. THANK YOU! LOCKE! For savin’ your show.
Seth Evans: Welcome, Locke. Welcome. You have two big opportunities coming up, you and Abraxes--
Locke: Gods & Monsters.
Seth Evans: Gods & Monsters, that’s right… you guys earned the number one contender spot for the IWF World Tag Team Championships! Do you guys have any strategy walking into that match? You are facing former World Champions in Dean Harper, who himself is a future hall of famer, and a current hall of famer in Angel.
Locke: Listen, boy, Gods & Monsters ain’t scared of any of the competition that’s standin’ in front of us… the only thing we see when we look at those two are road blocks. Buffoons. Keepin’ us from gettin’ the prize that is rightfully ours!
Seth Evans: Well, you have inadvertently… started an issue with Dean Harper. You ended up destroying Dean Harper’s car at Danger Zone.
Locke: Was that an accident? Oh, right. Lawyers. {Locke winks.} It was a terrible accident! I had no idea whose car it was that I was about to destroy, but my focus was on what’s important, an’ that is winnin’ my match. An’ that’s what I did! Roberto Verona cannot blame me for doin’ what must be done.
Seth Evans: Speaking of Roberto Verona, there is a rumor cycling around that he’s withholding your checks until Dean Harper has been compensated?
Locke: It was an accident, ah’right?! Roberto Verona has no right withholdin’ my checks, and he owes me money. It’s simple. It’s quite simple. The insurance company is takin’ care of Dean… that’s all.
Seth Evans: Your card was fake?
Locke: Was not.
Seth Evans: But-- you know what, I’m not going to argue the point.
Locke: You best not. {Sips from his whiskey.}
Seth Evans: So you’re certain that Gods & Monsters are going to walk out as the IWF World Tag Team Champions.
Locke: Guaranteed.
Seth Evans: This week, we have received a bit of a curveball… you and Abraxes, Gods & Monsters, are going to be forced to team with your opponents at High Stakes in the IWF World Tag Team Champions, The Powers That Be, and whoever can score the victory for the team… if you guys can even win…
Locke: If? If?! Boy, that’s downright insulting, an’ I should smack the taste right out your mouth right here for insinuatin’ such a thing.
Seth Evans: Try it, and you may not make it to Sacrifice.
{The two have a brief staredown.}
Locke: I like you.
Seth Evans: IF you guys can manage to get a win, who do you think is most likely to score the victory? I’ve already stated my belief. I think Dean Harper is going to pick up the victory.
Locke: Nah, son, let me tell you… I’m gon’ be the one in that ring bein’ the damn workhorse ‘cause those two… fakers… they haven’t done jack since they won the titles.
Seth Evans: They have a few successful title defenses already.
Locke: ‘Gainst who? They been dodgin’ us since we made it clear we were comin’ for their belts, an’ so every week… EVERY WEEK… they face any team except for us. We were goin’ to be fightin’ for the belts, but then they’re in the backpocket of Roberto Verona, an’ he’s trying to protect his boys, so all of a sudden… what? You wan’ put The Fateful Danger in front of us? Make us jump through a few hoops? What next? You want us to race sharks? Man, put any challenge ‘head of us, an’ Abraxes an’ I will CRUSH IT! That’s why I know that they ain’t gon’ do jack at Sacrifice. This match may as well be a handicap, ‘cause all they’re gon’ do is sit lookin’ purdy on the apron while Gods & Monsters does all the work.
Seth Evans: Be that as your thought, I still feel that Dean Harper is going to score the victory for you guys… is there any kind of concern you may have for the type of match they may choose?
Locke: There ain’t no kind of match we won’t step into the ring with them with. Cage, Hell in a Cell, Inferno, Bucket o’ Acid, even one of those ridiculous ENTER OBJECT HERE ON A POLE MATCH! I just hope he’s ready for what we have in store for them when WE pick up the victory for us. You’re welcome, sunshine! {Locke blows a kiss at the camera.}
Seth Evans: Your next opportunity is with the Roulette… and this is where you made your debut last year, so what are you thinking for the Roulette?
Locke: I’m thinkin’ that whoever is standin’ in front of ME at the Roulette best watch out. ‘Cause I’m gon’ be swingin’, throwin’, shovin’, pullin’, pushin’, an’ whatever else I need to do to make sure that I am walkin’ out as the winner of the Roulette. Y’see, that’ll absolutely cap off my anniversary! My year! Becomin’ the number one contender for the IWF World Championship, an’ gettin’ the opportunity smack Warren Kane ‘round the ring for a bit ‘fore jus’ embarrassin’ him at Night of the Immortals. ‘Cause one thing for sure is that Warren… Warren would not have had the ability to defeat James Gilmore, so he really should be thankin’ my boy, Deano, for savin’ him an’ lettin’ him walk out with that belt.
Seth Evans: But… I disagree with you. I spoke with Warren Kane last week, and I do believe Warren could have pulled it off without Dean’s interference.
Locke: Yeah, jus’ savin’ face. I get it. The Roulette… that’s the question, right? Well, the Roulette… is what I’m gon’ win.
Seth Evans: Abraxes is going into the Roulette. Is that going to interfere with the momentum going for Gods & Monsters? Are you two going to clash?
Locke: Nah, listen, Abraxes an’ I… we have an understandin’. The only thing that’s gon’ matter at the end of the Roulette, is that Gods & Monsters are gon’ be the IWF World Tag Team Champions, an’ Locke… I’m gon’ be the number one contender for the World Championship. Abraxes… he can run his carnage. He can eliminate all the people he wants! An’ I got nothin’ but respect for that monster, but if it comes to me an’ him standin’ at the end: I’m gon’ be the one walkin’ out with the win. Sorry, friend! It’s jus’ the way it is.
Seth Evans: Is there anybody that you are worried about going into the Roulette?
Locke: Not a damn soul.
Seth Evans: Dean Harper?
Locke: Why the hell would I worry ‘bout that munchkin?
Seth Evans: Ulf?
Locke: {Locke smirks.} That’s that giant? The man from the north?
Seth Evans: {Nods.}
Locke: I ain’t worried ‘bout him. Hell, he worships my kind, so if he knows what’s good for him, he’ll toss himself out if it comes down to me an’ him.
Seth Evans: Me?
Locke: Boy, you’re gon’ throw out your back an’ try to talk ‘bout how you can still keep up with the youngins’...
Seth Evans: I’m only thirty-two!
Locke: It’s all downhill after thirty, ain’t it?
Seth Evans: I’m doing alright! But let’s go ahead and go on with that… you claim yourself as the God of Mischief--
Locke: I am… the God of Mischief.
Seth Evans: Loki, in the flesh!
Locke: That’s right. But please… call me Locke.
Seth Evans: So… you must be rather ancient. Does anything hurt for you?
Locke: Nah, y’see, y’all need to do more yoga. You may not be immortal like yours truly, but it’ll damn sure keep you feelin’ younger, an’ that’s my secret.
Seth Evans: Yoga? You could never tell.
Locke: You seen them sixty-year-old grandmothers, still lookin’ like they’re in their mid-thirties? Yoga instructors. Hot damn!
Seth Evans: Well… those are pretty much all the questions I could think of for you…
Locke: Oh boy! Fan mail! {Claps his hands excitedly.}
Seth Evans: That’s right. We can see some of the fans' responses to your… arrival… to the set.
Locke: Let’s fire it up!
Seth Evans: Question from RainbowWatcher113: What sort of family life do you have? Do your parents approve of what you’re doing, for example?
Locke: Oh, man! Family life? You wan’ know ‘bout my birth parents? The frost giant an’ the dwarf? The adopted Allfather? Well, I haven’t been home in a good while… I took a likin’ to hangin’ here on Midgard. Whiskey! My house only has ale, an’ that gets rather borin’, ah’right? But let’s go ahead an’ talk ‘bout the family y’all consider in the household. They did not approve. But there’s certain prophecies I have to stay quiet about, ah’right? Let’s not push that matter, ah’right? This is puttin’ those prophecies on hold, an’ I think they know that, so they have no choice but to approve. But… shit, I’d have done it anyway.
Seth Evans: Rough household?
Locke: We have our spats, like all families do, but we get by.
Seth Evans: The next question comes from ThorForever: When is your tougher, more rugged, more talented, stronger, more badass and all around more handsome brother coming to IWF?
Locke: Tougher? More talented? Shit, I’ll give you more rugged and stronger, but the rest of that is a lie, but let me tell you somethin’ you left out: LOUDEST! RUDEST! Let me tell you, when you’re tryin’ to sleep an’ you start hearin’ clappin’ thunder, an’ you’re like, “Yo, bro! Let me fuckin’ sleep! It’s two o’clock in the goddamn mornin’!” an’ you know what? He just don’t care. He don’t care! You’ll be havin’ a hangover in the mornin’, an’ what does he do? Let’s clap some more thunder! Y’all know what I’m talkin’ ‘bout, he does it on Midgard, too! All the fuckin’ time! Like… yo, you want some attention? Get yourself a dog. Them goats jus’ wan’ eat grass. They’re tired of your shit, too. Shit.
Seth Evans: I’m from Miami, actually, and let me tell you… I’m trying to have myself a good barbecue, and all of a sudden clouds.
Locke: Yeah, he likes hangin’ out in them tropical areas ‘cause he told the Allfather he’s tired of the cold all the time… but damn it, he just ruins a perfectly good day. All the damn time.
Seth Evans: The next question is from a fan who wants to stay anonymous: Do you have to pay child support?
Locke: Askin’ me a question like that. I will find you!
Seth Evans: Excuse me, but can you not threaten the fans? That’s a lawsuit on Midgard, okay?
Locke: My sincerest apologies… but let me tell all y’all, where’s my child support?! I’m a mother and a father to some beautiful children, an’ I’m not gettin’ nothin’, so what makes you think I don’t want my child support?
Seth Evans: What do deities need money for anyway?
Locke: We just like it.
Seth Evans: What do you do with it?
Locke: Shit, we try our best to be respectful to your way of life… we have bills, too!
Seth Evans: Next question comes from LokiMarvelExtraordinaire: Tom Hiddleston. Thoughts?
Locke: What’d’ya wan’ know ‘bout him? Sexy man? Sexy beast? Does he capture my charm? My wits? My sophistication? What’s the question here?!
Seth Evans: I mean… I guess, do you think that he portrays you correctly?
Locke: Oh, yeah, absolutely. That man is a delight!
Seth Evans: Well, moving on… next question comes from DangerousLovers: Is Nick Danger single?
Locke: Boy… do I look like Nick Danger? … the fuck is wrong with you?
Seth Evans: Language.
Locke: An’ who the fuck are you? Steve Rogers? Anyways, the point of the matter is I ain’t Nick Danger, so if y’all wan’ get into those pants you’ll have to chat him up. That boy is in the rearview mirror. As everyone else will be! When I… win… the Roulette… I’ll be at the top of the mountain, an’ they’ll all be lookin’ for a shot at me.
Seth Evans: The next question comes from LokisWhisperSong: Are you aware of Loki's dirty whispers?
Locke: What’d’ya…? Do you want me to whisper sweet nothin’s into your ear? Is that what you’re into? Well, let me go ahead an’ answer that question. No, sir, I do not know ‘bout any dirty whispers, but if I offended any of y’all in any way… jus’ know… I don’t care. {Flips the bird at the camera, which is blurred out.}
Seth Evans: Next question comes from @harleyquinnspinsanity17: What would be your Mt. Rushmore of IWF stables through the years? They can be all-male, all-female, or intergender. Specified by harleyquinsspinsanity17.
Locke: Let’s see… {Taps his finger against his chin.} I’ll start with Rob Diamond! ‘Fore I decided to get into this business my-damn-self, that guy would always crack me up. Ya know, back in the day, I would have to say you, Seth… {Leans back in the chair and props his arm up on the back of the recliner.} Go ‘head ‘an tell these people ‘bout the dark Seth! The EDGY Seth! The Seth that gave Rob Diamond a run for his money!
Seth Evans: I have--
Locke: Boy, you had no mercy! That’s what that, umm… that… {Snaps his fingers together several times.} Xander? Xavius? Xzibit?
Seth Evans: Xavier?
Locke: Professor X! Yeah! That’s what he wants to see out of ya, an’ man, I sure miss it! You bring that edge back, an’ bam, you’re a sure thing for the top!
Seth Evans: Let’s go back to the question… you’ve got two more.
Locke: Then I would have to say myself, an’ Abraxes.
Seth Evans: There isn’t anybody in the past?
Locke: Nope. {Locke reaches into his pocket and produces a Capri Sun, and pokes the straw into the hole before sipping away, and crossing his leg while leaning back in the chair.}
Seth Evans: The last question comes from… EroticNovelist: fuck, marry, kill current champions?
Locke: Let’s see… hmm… Warren Kane looks like he’d be a rather good screw. Kill. Ulf? He takes good care of his kid, a good father figure. Kill. Tara? Fuck. And marry. She seems like the type that’d know what she’s doing, ah’right?! Right?! Yeah, I’m right. Cals. A definite fuck. Ruthlessly. Endlessly. An’ finally… the World Tag-Team Champions. Is that a two-fer, or can I marry, kill, or fuck one, an’ do somethin’ else to the other? Ah, fuck it, I’ll marry them both. Jus’ so they know who’s in charge.
Seth Evans: Always insightful… well, I think that’s all the time we have for today, folks, and Locke… thank you for coming by? I guess? Until next week, everyone! G--
Locke: GAME ON! Ah! I got it!
Seth Evans: {Glaring angrily.} Game on.
{As the scene is about to end, Locke sneaks in another…}
Locke: Game On.
{Locke nods, and the cameras come to a close.}