HOUR ONE
{ The show opener for Friday Night Sacrifice plays to the theme of Born for One Thing by Gojira showing clips of all the current champions as well as some of the biggest stars in IWF currently. }
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SEGMENT
The Heiress to the Throne speaks
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{Lights out.}
"Sanctus Espiritus!"
{The hymnal opening of “Our Solemn Hour” by Within Temptation rings through through the arena, matched by a few flashing sparks of dark red light throughout the building. Red lights shine down and around the entranceway, still accompanied by sporadic flashing throughout the arena, illuminating the silhouette of Rowan MacDonnough standing at the top of the ramp, a graphic of Chiropteran wings seeming to sprout from her back, dominating the imperatron. She breathes heavily, shoulders heaving as her head hangs down. As the opening continues, red smoke floods down the ramp as Rowan occasionally twitches spasmodically in rhythm with the music...
... And then before the entrance music can finish, Rowan snatches a fan wearing a Shelly Diamond hoodie from the front row of the crowd and drags her into the arena!}
Terri Morasco: WOAH! Rowan MacDonnough, winner of this year's Heiress to the Throne tournament, was supposed to come out here to make a statement, but now it looks like she's attacking a fan.
Vasco Dias: "As far as I can tell that's exactly what she's doing right now!"
{Rowan climbs into the ring with a predatory glare as the fan stumbles to her feet in the ring. Before she has a chance to run, Rowan seems to almost instantly move across the ring right into the fan's face. The fan's eyes widen in fear but she seems now unable to get away. Rowan leans in close, looming over the fan as she presses her face less than an inch away from the fan's face...}
Terri Morasco: Get security out here!
Vasco Dias: Is Rowan about to attack that fan??
{The fan swallows hard... but after a few seconds she simply nods, and pulls off the hoodie. She sets it down in the ring between herself and Rowan, takes a step back... and drops to one knee.
Rowan nods in satisfaction and turns towards the crowd. When she speaks her voice rings throughout the arena despite no microphone being in her hand.}
Rowan MacDonnough: "Shelly Diamond. I am going to take... everything from you. Everything I have done throughout the last two months... everything you have seen... everything I have inflicted?
It is only the beginning."
{The Shelly Diamond hoodie bursts into flames in the middle of the ring, and once again the lights completely black out, the only illumination coming from the flaming piece of clothing in the center of the ring...}
"I ALWAYS COME BACK..."
[The lights come back on, and the fan is alone in the ring, surrounded by red fog...}
Terri Morasco: "A chilling statement from the Heiress to the Throne."
Vasco Dias: "Actions speak louder than words, Terri, and when Rowan sends a message she makes sure to send one that leaves an impression. Speaking of which, someone get that fire out before it scorches the ring too much!"
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TAG TEAM MATCH
Leo Hemmingway and Jason Williams vs TDH
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Leo and Jason picked up the victory after a tought back and forth contest.
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SEGMENT
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{ Backstage we see Willy Carter in front of the IWF banner with IWF Women's World Champion, Shelly Diamond. }
Willy Carter: Shelly, the Heiress to the Throne has come and gone and now we know who your next challenger will be-
{ Shelly takes the mic from Willy. }
Shelly Diamond: Zip it, Carter. We all know you're going to ask me how I feel about facing Rowan at Metamorphosis.
{ Willy shrugs as he makes his way off screen. }
Shelly Diamond: How I feel is it's about goddamn time! Maybe now that I'll be stepping into the ring with a Hall of Fame wrestler I will finally be booked the way I deserve? Of course, that wasn't the case when I faced Abigail, Eternity or the Queen Bitch herself, Tara Fenix, but you never know.
{ Shelly shakes her head with a smirk. }
Shelly Diamond: Then again, this is Rowan we are talking about and it is well documented how badly the IWF wants her to be viewed as the single greatest female talent we've ever had so maybe we will get co main event booking. IWF does like to keep the women in their place...
{ Shelly rolls her eyes. }
Shelly Diamond: As for the beast herself, Rowan? Congratulations. I look forward to adding you to my undefeated streak.
{ With that Shelly tosses the mic over her shoulder, adjusts her World title and walks away. }
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SINGLES MATCH
Zelda Simpson vs Sorcha Wynne
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{The drums and guitars of "Rule of Nines" start to echo across the arena as Mist flls the entryway before Sorcha rises up form the floor when the main riff kicks in. stepping out smoothly dressed in a long cloak, ring gear underneath before she walks down the entryway , climbing the steps and kneeling in the middle of the ring to mutter some of prayer, rising and discarding the cloak jacket and movee to the corner.}
{ Zelda Simpson is already in the ring. }
Vasco Dias: Sorcha Wynne is looking to get some momentum back after Heiress to the Throne.
Terri Morasco: This should be a good test of her mindset!
{ We started things out with Sorcha and Zelda tying up in the middle of the ring but Sorcha was quick to take advantage with her technical prowess. Zelda did her best to fight back against Sorcha but Wynne worked her over with an arm drag and then moved into a neck crank. Zelda tried to fight back and did regain her footing, catching Sorcha off guard with a drop kick.
Sorcha roared back from the offense with a snapmare and another neck crank. Sorcha then went for a rear naked choke but Zelda was able to get to the ropes. Sorcha continued to show off her technical abilities with an abdominal stretch. Sorcha cranked on the stretch hard before twisting Zelda around into a capture suplex. Zelda would again try to come back here and connected with a snap clothesline and a running kick but Sorcha would turn the kick into a single leg takedown.
Sorcha then pulled Zeld up and into the Witching Hour! With Zelda down in the center of the ring, Sorcha Wynne locked Zelda into the Arcadian Gate where Zelda was forced to tape out and give Sorcha the victory at six minutes and twenty six seconds! }
Vasco Dias: A nice win for Sorcha as she makes her way back into title contention!
Terri Morasco: It’ll be a long road but Sorcha has the skills and the drive to do it!
{ Sorcha celebrates as her music plays. }
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SINGLES MATCH
Warren Kane vs Alek Bronson
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{ "Simple Man" starts strumming as Alek walks out to a shower of pyro. He stops right outside the gate and looks around. He walks to the pace of the song. He holds up his hand with the pinky and index fingers extended and the rest pinched in the middle while he stops in the middle of the ramp. Then proceeds to the apron as he jumps up to the ring edge. He steps over the ropes and enters. He takes off his aviators and his coat and hand them to the outside as he stretches. }
{The lights go out and the snow steady beat of New Divide by Linkin Park plays and the crowd gives a good cheer for Warren Kane as he emerges from behind the curtains wearing a simple leather jacket, with his hands at his hips and a smile on his face. He then heads towards the ring, stopping to touch hands with members of the crowd before stopping in front of the ring. Closes his eyes, takes a breath before jumping up onto the apron, climbing the turnbuckle on the outside and raising his arms in the air getting a positive reaction from the crowd. The music dies down and the lights return to normal as he drops into the ring.}
Terri Morasco: We’ve got a big match here. Up and comer, Alek Bronson will test himself against former World Champion, Warren Kane!
Vasco Dias: This will be a big test for Alek but also a test for Warren who is looking to climb back into the title picture!
{ We kicked things off with Warren looking to tie it up with Alek but Bronson isn’t having any of it and instead throws Warren to the ground with a huge push. Warren would get back to their feet and try to plan their attack more carefully but Alek wasn’t taking things slow. Bronson came in hard and heavy, Warren tried to avoid him but Bronson ended up catching Kane with a Big boot. Alek would make a cover but Warren was quick to kick out.
With Warren on defense, Alek looked to press his advantage more. Bronson would heave Warren into the corner of the ring. From here, Bronson connected with several hard elbow strikes directed at the crown of the head. Bronson then hit a huge running powerslam out of the corner. Alek would make another cover but Warren was able to kick out of it.
Warren pulled Bronson into a backslide pin from the cover but Bronson powered out. Both men got to their feet but Warren was on Alek with a swinging neckbreaker. The bigger man got up but Warren was there with a shotgun dropkick. Warren would also connect with a jumping knee strike and an implant DDT on Alek. Kane made the cover again but Bronson was able to kick out of it.
Warren pulled Alek up to his feet and looked ready to hit the splosion but Alek boxed the ears of Warren Kane. Alek then hit a sambo suplex! Warren nipped back to his feet and right into the deadly combination that Alek calls the Honor Break! Warren drops to a knee after the combination and Alek then applied Water Boarding!
Warren refused to give up and eventually Alek was forced to release the hold. But Bronson wasn’t about to give up the advantage. Alek pulled Warren up into a stalling vertical suplex but Warren drilled knees into the top of Alek’s skull until he dropped Warren. Warren connected with an enzugiri and then turned Alek around into the Splosion suplex in the corner! Alek tried to come back into it but Kane was there with a KIDD KICK! Which lead to the pinfall victory for Warren at ten minutes and twenty two seconds! }
Vasco Dias: Warren Kane with a win here tonight but Alek Bronson very nearly defeated the former World Champion!
Terri Morasco: Bronson looked amazing, he has an incredibly bright future here in IWF!
{ Warren celebrates his win as his music plays. }
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SINGLES MATCH
Caroline Machado vs Candy Kane
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{ With Candy Kane awaiting in the ring… }
"Her ongoing mission...to boldly go where no one has gone before..."
{ The voice of Sir Patrick Stewart echoes throughout the arena before Dua Lipa's "Levitating" begins to blare. A blast a pyro goes off as Caroline Machado heads out to the stage, dancing to the beat of the tune while sporting a brief, but warmhearted grin on her face. }
"(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I got you, moonlight, you're my starlight
I need you, all night
Come on, dance with me
(I'm levitating)
You, moonlight, you're my starlight
I need you, all night
Come on, dance with me
(I'm levitating)"
{ The Brazilian shimmies and twirls down the ramp, often stopping to give some lucky fans a hug or two. Her motion is fluid as she makes her way down to the ring, again dancing to the beats. }
"You can fly away with me tonight
You can fly away with me tonight
Baby, let me take you for a ride
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(I'm levitating)
You can fly away with me tonight
You can fly away with me tonight
Baby, let me take you for a ride
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)..."
{ The lights fade out to a rotating green and yellow hue, with Caroline continuing to dance and pose for the cheering crowd. Eventually, the lights come back on as she gets into her MMA fighting position and waits for the match to start. }
Terri Morasco: Despite the allergies, Caroline looks primed and ready to make 2022 a breakout year!
Vasco Dias: Baby, it’s cold outside…
Terri Morasco: Oh, WILL YOU STOP!?!
[DING!]
{ Caroline might’ve been fighting a nasty cold for most of the week, but it didn’t stop her from taking on Candy Kane! The match itself lasted just under ten minutes, with Candy getting some quick strikes in -- but for only a one-count. Caroline took over from that moment onward, not putting any sugar on top of her arsenal as she grounded and pounded Candy with her usual flair of strikes and grapples. Eventually, Machado hits Candy with her dreaded SERVICE ACE RKO maneuver and scored the three-count at 8:30! }
Vasco Dias: That was a rather quick slaughter...
Terri Morasco: Caroline looked really impressive in her first match of the new year!
HOUR TWO
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SEGMENT
World TV Title fallout from Holiday Havoc
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{ The camera takes a long shot of the entryway as and the arena darkens. Smoke begins to rise from the ground atop the stage, cast in a purple hue from the lighting directly overhead as 'Disorder' begins to blare across the speakers. Terrella -with the World Television Title hanging over his shoulder- makes his entrance holding hands with Portia. They take a few steps before stopping to stand side-by-side on the stage, releasing hands. She places her left hand on his right shoulder and runs her right hand down his chest and abdomen as he lowers his glasses down the bridge of his nose before turning for a kiss. }
Terri Morasco: Ladies and gentlemen, if you missed Holiday Havoc- let me assure you that Stephen Terrella is not the World Television Champion. He stole the title after viciously assaulting JC Keeton and the rightful champion, Pax Stormcrow, in what can only be labeled as a cowardly attack.
Vasco Dias: Hold on, Morasco... I spoke with Terrella and Portia earlier, and I think they might have some valid things to say here.
Terri Morasco: I'm sure you do, but most normal people would disagree with the three of you.
{ Terrella re-positions his sunglasses and begins a slow walk toward the ring, arm-in-arm with Portia, to a chorus of boos. They reach the bottom of the stairs where they release arms. Terrella takes Portia's hand, helping her up the stairs. He follows as she waits on the apron for him. Terrella steps on the bottom rope and pulls up on the middle, parting them for Portia to duck under. She walks the length of the ring, requesting a mic while Terrella takes a position in the center. Portia joins him as the music fades, tapping the top of the microphone with her perfectly manicured nails. }
Portia: "Why?..."
{ Portia pauses, allowing the question to linger. }
Portia: That's everyone's question, isn't it? Holiday Havoc, JC Keeton versus Pax Stormcrow for the Television Title... the match so many of you wanted to see... and the question we keep reading online, hearing everywhere we go is why did Stephen interfere?
{ Portia's eyes narrow as a smile creeps across her face. }
Portia: The answer is simple: to take something from JC Keeton that he wanted.
{ Portia's clasps the microphone in both hands, holding onto her smile as the crowd boos Stephen and her. }
Portia: Stephen's first opportunity against JC Keeton for the Television Title, Keeton lucked his way into a victory. Rather than be a man and fight Stephen again straight up, though, he had to find a partner to fight Stephen for what was his- the World Tag Team Championships. He steals those, but that simply wasn't enough for Jonathan Cade, no- he had to enter the Olympians Tournament with his little girlfriend, too. Once again, a tournament that should have been Stephen and Brooklyn's moment, and who is on the marquees... who is getting all of the publicity... who is handed the entire tournament while Stephen had to go through people like Dean Harper, Rob Diamond, Fiona McFly... why, JC Keeton, the IWF's golden boy, of course.
{ Terrella adjusts the title on his shoulder, shaking his head in disgust. }
Portia: The truth is we enjoyed watching Dizzy fail with the opportunity she had, and seeing her injured. We know that must've caused JC pain. It wasn't enough, though. No, we wanted JC to suffer. We wanted to take something from JC the way he has taken from us, and what better than his opportunity to hold two titles in this company at the same time? Now you're the first couple to win the Olympians Tournament, and you will forever be known as the first people to both blow your shots.
{ The boos continue to rain down on Portia and Stephen loud and heavy. She holds up a finger, a fruitless effort to silence the crowd. She raises her voice to speak over them. }
Portia: Of course there was another man in that match- Pax Stormcrow. Yes, Stephen did push him off a ladder... but the truth is we helped Pax Stormcrow. We would have saved his title for him. We had no issue with him. He was meant to be... collateral damage. All he had to do after Stephen beat down JC was climb the ladder, retain his title, and go home a winner. Did we get a thank you, though?
{ Portia places a hand on Stephen's shoulder, looking up at him. She turns her head back toward the camera, incredulously shaking her head from side--to-side. }
Portia: No, of course not. Instead Pax attacks Stephen, showing how truly ungrateful he is!
{ Portia lowers her arm, saying something off-microphone to a fan in the stands. Terrella takes a step toward the fan's direction, but Portia puts a hand on his chest to hold him back. She regains her composure and returns her attention toward the camera. }
Portia: Well, actions have consequences, Pax. If you didn't realize that after Stephen slammed you onto the steel stairs, maybe you do now after he took this...
{ Portia gestures toward the Television Title resting on Terrella's shoulder. }
Portia: I want to set the record straight on something right here, right now, though- Stephen didn't steal the Television Title, as people have been so quick to suggest. Do the rules of a championship ladder match not say that the first person to climb the ladder and retrieve the title is declared the winner, yes or no?
{ Terrella slowly nods his head in agreement with his girlfriend. }
Vasco Dias: She does have a point, Morasco.
Terri Morasco: No, she doesn't. Terrella wasn't in the match, his name wasn't on the contract... we're not just hanging belts in the sky and telling the roster to have at it. There are rules, contracts... legally binding agreements between competitors to be honored. Terrella was no part of any of that, and he is not the Television Champion.
{ Portia smiles proudly. }
Portia: And who was the first person to climb the ladder and pull down that title, baby?
{ Terrella casts a downward glance at the belt resting on his shoulder, then looks back up. }
Terrella: I was, babe.
{ The crowd continues to boo. Terrella smirks at their rejection of his claim to the gold. To further agitate them, Terrella removes the title from his shoulder and defiantly holds it up with one arm as he takes two steps toward the nearside ropes. He lowers the belt, placing it back on his shoulder as he turns and walks back toward Portia. The two share a long, passionate kiss in full view of the world. }
Terri Morasco: These two are delusional.
Vasco Dias: I don't know, Morasco... if they got a good attorney, they may have a case. If you'd like to go down there and take the title from them though, be my guest.
{ After the kiss, Portia smiles. She briefly touches up her hair, then motions for Alison Valance to come into the ring. }
Portia: Now come on, Alison... bring yourself into this ring. It's okay, because I want you to stand here for everyone to see and announce my man as the winner at Holiday Havoc, and new World Television Champion!
{ Alison seems reluctant, looking around as if unsure what to do. }
Portia: Get in here! Now, sweetheart! Chop, chop! We don't have all damn night! We have more celebrating to do, so walk!
{ Alison gets up, visibly uncomfortable at the idea. }
Portia: Are you stupid!? Did you not hear me!? I said now, Alis-
{ Portia stops mid-sentence as 'Suplex' by A Tribe Called Red kicks in. Portia and Terrella turn toward the entrance ramp. Pax Stormcrow comes sprinting through the curtain toward the ring as the crowd erupts in cheers! }
Terri Morasco: Pax Stormcrow has heard about enough, I think!
Vasco Dias: Get out of there, Portia!
{ Portia scurries to the corner as Pax dives under the bottom rope! Terrella jumps him, clubbing him over the back with some stiff double-ax handles! Pax fights through, bringing Terrella down with a Double Leg Takedown! Pax starts to dot Terrella's head with hard right hands to his forehead. They tussle, and Terrella manages to roll them and start dropping lefts onto Pax! Stormcrow doesn't stay in a defensive position for long though before turning the pile again and teeing off on Terrella with some more right hands! }
Terri Morasco: Pax Stormcrow is unloading on Stephen Terrella!
Vasco Dias: Pax is like a man possessed!
Terri Morasco: Terrella shoving Pax off... but Stormcrow is up quick... and back on him with some hard kicks to the head! Stormcrow taking Terrella to the corner... and ramming him head-first into the turnbuckle!
{ Pax rams Terrella's head into the top turnbuckle ten times as the crowd counts along, dropping a dazed Terrella to a knee! Unrelenting, Pax takes Terrella's head in both hands and rams it ten times into the middle turnbuckle as the crowd counts again! Terrella falls back to the canvas, reaching up in a haze! Pax removes his jacket and throws it over the top rope! }
Vasco Dias: Terrella looks like he's in another world... I'm not sure he even knows where he is right now...
Terri Morasco: Pax just stomping away on Terrella, and this crowd is loving it! The real Television Champion is wearing Terrella out!
Vasco Dias: So you're condoning this vigilante justice, Morasco?! This isn't the Wild West! A minute ago you were all like we have rules, yada, yada, yada... But now it's okay!?
Terri Morasco: Pax with a facebuster!
{ Pax rolls to the outside. He briefly converses with Alison, asking if she's okay, and then grabs a steel chair from the ringside area. Portia is beside herself in the ring, trying to devise some type of plan on the fly. Pax slides under the bottom rope, and the crowd roars as he begins to stalk Terrella with the chair! }
Terri Morasco: We all know what they say about about payback, and Stephen Terrella is about to get a huge dose!
{ Stormcrow brings the chair down across Terrella's back as Portia winces for her boyfriend! Pax raises it and drops it across Terrella's back again! Pax brings it up, repeating the process with another blow! And another! And another! And yet another! Every crack echoes throughout the arena as Pax swings again and again! Portia grabs the Television Title and slips outside, making her way around to where Terrella is. She tries her hardest to pull him out under the bottom rope, but he proves to heavy for her to drag. Pax brings the chair up and blasts Terrella again, bringing the count to seven blows! Pax holds the chair in the air, playing to the crowd's approval. }
Vasco Dias: I can't watch anymore!
Terri Morasco: The Television Champion is batting a thousand on those blows to Terrella's back!
{ Terrella tries to drag himself to the outside with Portia's help. Pax tosses the chair and walks over, intent on doing more damage. Portia reaches up and digs her nails into Pax's eyes, however, slowing his momentum. Blinded, Pax feels around as he stumbles back toward the center of the ring. Her interference gives Terrella the chance to escape by crawling away, spilling himself onto the floor. He gingerly stands with Portia's assistance, clutching his lower back. Security spills out as Portia tries to usher Terrella away, telling him "another time." Pax clears his eyes as a sea of humanity forms between the two men, trying to bring some order to the show. }
Terri Morasco: Terrella got exactly what he deserved, Vasco! Now he's retreating with the Television Title that doesn't belong to him!
Vasco Dias: I don't blame him, the man got hit with a steel chair seven times, Morasco! Stormcrow may not realize what he's done, though! Terrella is not a man who just lets things go.
{ Pax stands inside the ring, yelling for Terrella to come back inside for more. At Portia's continued urging, Terrella limps away though with the belt behind a wall of security as Pax's music hits. }
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SINGLES MATCH
Itami vs Birdie Winston
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Alison Valance: Already in the ring from Greenville, Alabama Birdie Winston!!!
{The arena lights fade to black as a fog begins to the fill the entrance area. Eerie high pitched music begins to play as crimson light moves through the fog serpent like causing goosebumps to form on the skin of anyone that views it. Heavy guitar begins to blast from the speakers and bright blood red light begins to strobe to the beat revealing that there is in fact a creature deep inside of the fog.
Slowly the creature moves forward in an otherworldly way, sometimes moving like a man and sometimes like a serpent. There is an explosion of pyro as the vocal chord destroying vocals of Torture by Deviloof begin and for the first time the fans see the demon masked face of “The Lady Pain” Itami.}
Alison Valance: Now making her way to the ring from Fukuoka, Japan “The Demoness” Itami!!!
{Itami makes her way towards the ring as if the fans do not even exist. It does not matter to her if they cheer or boo, all that matters is the damage that she is about to do to her opponent. That is the only time that she truly feels alive and she refuses to allow some peasants ruin that for her, no matter how much they paid for their ticket. Once she reaches ringside she climbs the stairs and steps between the top and middle rope and goes to her corner. Years of competing in combat sports has beaten sportsmanship before the bell into her, but once it ring there will be no mercy.}
Teri Morasco: This is the first time we have seen Itami in action since she surprisingly attacked Lucipher Crosse, aiding The Brotherhood in winning The Civil War.
Vasco Dias: I can’t believe this traitor wasn’t fired for interfering in the match. “The Unholy Son…”
Teri Morasco: Remember the rules Vasco
Vasco Dias: I know, damn it.
{The bell rings and the two women approach the center of the ring looking to lock up, but Itami catches Birdie off guard with a stiff palm strike to the side of the head. The youngest of the Winston Sisters stumbles back stunned by the blow and “The Demoness” stays on the attack driving her opponent into the corner using a pair of heavy round house kicks. Once in the corner the assault continues with a combination of chops and sternum bruising kicks. Finally Tommy Knocker steps in and forces “Lady Pain” to allow Birdie out of the corner. Itami steps back and as soon as the referee is out of the way she hits the spinning heel kick known as Baku. Birdie collapses to the mat in a crumbled heap and Itami makes the cover…
One…
Two…
Three!!!}
Teri Morasco: Itamit was absolutely dominant from the opening bell tonight. Birdie wasn’t able to get in as much as a single chop before being put down for the count by Baku.
{Inside of the ring the IWF medical staff have Birdie sitting up sipping on a bottle of water as the examine her. It is obvious to even the most casual viewer that she is not completely with it after being laid out by the vicious spinning back kick.}
Vasco Dias: I may not like her, but I have to admit that that was as impressive of a showing as we have seen in a while. Why didn’t we see that during Heiress to the Throne?
Teri Morasco: I think you know why, and don’t say it.
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TAG TEAM MATCH
Vendetta vs Alex Blade and Abraxes
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{ The lights in the arena darken, and blue and white spotlights are cast upon the stage. Snow falls from the rafters, gently dancing in the lights, and landing softly onto the stage as the opening to Nonpoint's "In The Air Tonight" echoes throughout the arena. Jessé Marchand steps out from behind the curtain first, followed closely by Travis Reinhart. Marchand kneels on the stage with his head bowed, tapping his fist to his nose three times; while Reinhart stands behind him and runs his thumb across his throat in a slashing gesture. }
Alison Valance: Coming down the aisle... weighing in at a combined weight of four hundred fifty-two pounds... The Iceman... Jessé Marchand... and The Clipper... Travis Reinhart... they are Vendetta!!
( Reinhart and Marchand begin to walk toward the ring with a cool and quiet confidence. )
Well, when you told me you were drowning
I would not lend a hand
I've seen your face before, my friend
But I don't know if you know who I am
Well, I was there and I saw what you did
I saw it with my own two eyes
So you can wipe off that grin
I know where you've been
It's all been a pack of lies
{ Both men pause at the bottom of the ramp, holding up the middle two fingers on their right hands in a "V" shape for the camera. Marchand slides underneath the bottom rope into the ring while Reinhart heads up the stairs and leaps over the top rope. They climb opposite corners, perching themselves on the middle turnbuckles. Marchand surveys the arena, looking side-to-side while Reinhart glances back over his shoulder toward the ring with a bit of a smirk. Both men hop down and remove their jackets as the lights rise and the song begins to fade out at the 01:53 mark. }
{ Alex Blade and Abraxes are already in the ring. }
{ The match started off with a fast pace. Jesse and Travis quickly isolated Alex Blade from Abraxes and worked him over in their corner of the ring. Vendetta used quick tags mixed with technical wrestling to break Alex down over the first five minutes of the match. Abraxes attempted to make his way into the ring but Blue Shoes stopped him. Abraxes threatened to take Blue Shoes out but Vendetta used the distraction to hit Abraxes with the Double Shot! With Abraxes out of the way, Vendetta hit Alex with Stormbreaker and picked up the pinfall victory at six minutes and nineteen seconds. }
Vasco Dias: A win for Vendetta as they work their way up the tag team rankings!
Terri Morasco: Roberto and JC better be paying attention!
{ Post match, Abraxes turns on Alex Blade and lays him out with Consign to Dream! }
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SEGMENT
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{ The crowd goes into an uproar when they hear the introduction of “Raise Your Horns” by Amon Amarth playing over the PA. Not one fan is sitting in their seat when the IWF Men’s World Champion, Ulf Hednir, emerges from behind the curtains with the championship held high over his head; he strides over to the edge of the ramp and points out to the crowd then up at the belt over his head. }
Vasco Dias: This crowd is going absolutely crazy for the IWF Men’s World Champion being here, and I just have to wonder what he’s doing here… He’s not booked! Does he even have a challenger for the belt?
Terri Morasco: Who cares why he’s here, all that matters is he’s here! Now hush up for a moment so I can admire this.
{ Ulf gives a thumbs up to the crowd before draping the belt over his shoulder and already marching down the ramp toward the ring. He moves to the side to greet as many of the fans as he can until he reaches the bottom of the ramp. He takes a microphone from one of the ring crew members then goes up the steel steps before finally entering the ring with a grin on his face as he looks out to the crowd that has all joined in with the “SKÅL” chant. Ulf stands in the center of the ring and adjusts the belt on his shoulder while nodding in appreciation for the support that the fans are giving him, but he raises the microphone to address them. }
Ulf Hednir: Takk, friends! Takk!
{ Ulf looked toward the mat and let out a light chuckle. He held the microphone in place while resuming. }
Ulf Hednir: Takk.
{ He repeated and raised his head. }
Ulf Hednir: Jeg have been de World Champion since August, and have already had some of de greatest challengers anyone could ask for. Roberto Verona. Rob Diamond. Leo Hemmingway. Caleb Lockwood. Warren Kane. There are many more people ute there that are worthy of a fight! Angel…
{ The crowd pops at the mention of his name. }
Ulf Hednir: JC Keeton.
{ The crowd pops. }
Ulf Hednir: More and more people signing every day det ville bring only de greatest challenge! But now jeg truly am wondering…who…is it that ville like to step up for de next shot? Who in de back thinks they have hva it takes to challenge me for de IWF Men’s WORLD–
{ Before Ulf can resume, the lights go out and the crowd lets out a heavy gasp. When the lights come back on, Wraith is standing behind Ulf with his head cocked to the side and a microphone in his hand. He is covered with white paint from his face to his shoulders, and red paint going from his shoulders to his stomach and down his arms as if to mimic bloodtrail. Ulf is looking around to see what’s going on before finally turning around and he blinks his eyes a few times at Wraith, but doesn’t jump back; however, he does take a step back just to give himself a little space. }
Ulf Hednir: Ah! Charlie Chaplin! How may jeg help?
{ Ulf said with a chuckle of his own. Wraith remained silent for a couple seconds and tilted his head the other direction while raising the microphone while his lips curled into a grin. }
Wraith: iLĂl yoo yeedláñgiñ Ă˝at guçajáañ!
{ The crowd does go into a pop as Wraith’s first words that he said at Holiday Havoc are repeated, but this time into the microphone. Ulf’s eyes go wide as if impressed that Wraith displayed his ability to speak. }
Ulf Hednir: Oh, so du can talk.
{ Ulf answered with a bit of sarcasm that earned a chuckle from Wraith. }
Wraith: Yes. I talk. And that belt–
{ Wraith takes a step forward and taps a knuckle against the front plate of the belt. }
Wraith: –has eluded me long enough. Last year, 2021, I debuted in this industry and took it by storm. I ran through the roster before anyone even knew…my legacy…and when it was revealed, I went to war and defeated arguably the greatest World Champion the IWF has ever seen.
{ Wraith taps his finger against his own chest. }
Wraith: I. Defeated. Him. I should have been Heir to the Throne, and I would have been if Angel had not intervened… I should have fought you at Holiday Havoc, and I would have if Angel had not intervened! Angel…is no longer my concern. Mother has abandoned me for him! And so now…I do what is best for me, and what is best for me is going to be taking that belt from you. The one person in this company that few people have been able to stand toe-to-toe with, and prove myself as…the alpha…or are you going to avoid me? Again.
{ Wraith sneered, and snarled momentarily. The courageous IWF Men’s World Champion who has not strayed from a fight ever since he first became a wrestler. He was not about to start now. }
Ulf Hednir: Du want a shot at my belt?
Wraith: Yes.
Ulf Hednir: Du think det du deserve a shot at my belt?
Wraith: That is what I implied. Yes.
Ulf Hednir: My belt?! Du want to fight for MY BELT?
{ Ulf is now getting nose to nose with Wraith, and neither fighter wants to back down. }
Ulf Hednir: This belt?!
Wraith: Yes! I want to fight for THAT belt!
{ Ulf finally took a step back and took the belt away from his shoulder and held it out to Wraith. }
Ulf Hednir: Then YOU! HAVE! GOT IT!
{ The crowd lets out a huge cheer as the announcement has been made for Wraith versus Ulf Hednir for the IWF Men’s World Championship. }
Ulf Hednir: Jeg– jeg am ready right now, if du want to go ahead and have it…right now? How about de fans? Fan! Friends! How ville dere like to see a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH here TONIGHT?!
{ The crowd all pops for a cheer as Ulf then is trying to call a referee down to the ring. }
Ulf Hednir: Then get a referee! RIGHT NOW! Wraith! Are du game?
{ Without giving an answer, Wraith did appear to be ready for the fight… The referee does enter the ring and takes the belt away from Ulf, but then Wraith suddenly stands up straight and cocks his head back to the side. The lights go out, and when they come back on, Wraith is standing at the top of the ramp with the microphone still in his hand. }
Wraith: Not. Tonight.
{ Wraith said with a smile. Ulf was standing at the ropes and daring for Wraith to get back into the ring and go through with the match, as the crowd is booing that they are not going to get the match that they were teased with. Wraith drops the microphone and turns toward the curtains to walk out as Ulf is just inside of the ring. }
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SEGMENT
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{Sacrifice returns to the ring where two chairs are set up with the IWF microphones on the seats with Keybo Shabaz in the ring about to give an interview.}
Terri Mosco: Welcome back to IWF fans who are watching the home of Saint Louis, MO. We are here in Chaifetz Arena for the new year of 2022 in IWF. This year may be more exciting than later year matches.
Vasco Dias: I am sorry for my delusional partner over here. Everybody knows the match of the year was Verona vs Ulf. I give the match ten stars tops. But besides that, Keybo is about to give an interview with someone.
Keybo Shabaz: Hello everyone my name is Keybo Shabaz and tonight I will be giving an interview with somebody that last year not only fought for the IWF World Heavyweight Championship and the main event Bloody Assizes fighting for the IWF World Television Championship. He has been training with James Gilmore and fought him in an Ironman match. The person I am talking about is The New Savior Of Wrestling. NICK DANGER.
{I Hate U by Boston Manor comes on the speaker and Nick Danger walks out to the entrance ramp wearing black jeans and a red shirt that says New Savior leather jacket says, New Savior. He stands on the entrance ramp hyping the whole crowd to chant his name and starts walking down the ramp while giving fans high fives. He walks up the steel steps and goes through the middle rope to shake Keybo's hands then waves at the fans. He sits down on his chair to begin his interview.}
Keybo Shabaz: Nick welcome to the new year of 2022.
Nick Danger: Thank you Keybo glad to be having this interview with you.
Keybo Shabaz: Nick you've been in some great matches in 2021. May I ask what was your favorite match and why?
Nick Danger: My favorite match was me fighting Warren Kane for the IWF World Heavyweight Championship. The reason why that was my favorite match is that it showed that I was willing to step up to fight the champion and push him past his limits. I may have come up short but I am still here to make sure people know I am a force to be reckoned with in the ring.
Keybo Shabaz: James Gilmore has been a key factor in your training. Are you still going to train with him at Rising Dragon's Academy?
Nick Danger: Yes, I am still going to train in Rising Dragons Academy. I've worked on myself changing my fighting style in the ring. I know my hard work is going to pay off.
Keybo Shabaz: That is good to know Nick. I also have another question for you. What are your plans going into the year 2022?
Nick Danger: I know that my goals are still me becoming an IWF World Television Champion whoever is holding the title. But the future is a huge mystery that I and you know about. Whatever happens, I know the future will be great. I think an opportunity will show itself for me to push past my limits.
{“Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” plays, suddenly Denny Winston makes his way down the ramp.}
Terri Marasco: Why is Denny Winston coming to ring for?
Vasco Dias: Maybe challenge The New Savior Of Wrestling to match.
Denny Winston: Hey, Nick Danger? Can you really be talking about becoming a TV champion when you haven’t even won a match? Why are you wasting everyone’s time pretending anything is going to change?
Nick Danger: Hello, Denny Winston? You must be new here because I have won matches before in the year I've been in IWF. I'm not wasting anybody's time being out here telling everyone what my plans are for this year. This is a promise to myself. So, Denny's tell me why are you out here?
{Denny rolls his eyes and hits Nick in the face, making him fall out of his chair. Denny kicks it over and shrugs his shoulders before walking off.}
Vasco Dias: Denny clearly making it clear he doesn't care enough about Nick Danger to make a comment.
Terri Marasco: Maybe it's not all that bad?
{Nick Danger rolls to his and takes Denny to the ground with a spine buster and starts pounding away on him. Then Nick grabs Denny by his hair and brings up to his feet and slaps him across his face with a smile. Nick runs to the and springboard off the ropes looking for a Legacy Cutter on Denny. But Denny counters with a right punch on the side of Nick's face leaving him dizzy on the ground. Denny is shown wearing a brass knuckle and starts punching Nick in the face until he sees blood. Denny grabs the chair Nick was sitting in and grabs him and hits him with a Brainbuster on the steel chair.}
Vasco Dias: Oh my god!
Terri Marasco: How could this happen?
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SINGLES MATCH
Nick Knight vs Denny Winston
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Greenvile, Alabama Denny Winston!!!
{ The lights dim then there’s a sudden loud explosion. That’s when “Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy” kicks over and Denny comes walking out laughing a little. Denny strikes a flexing pose on the stage. As the music kicks it up again, the flash of pyros burst upward, and the lights come up as Denny makes his way down to the ring, slapping hands along the way. He slides in the ring, and poses in the corner, waiting for the match to begin.}
His opponent hails from Los Angeles, California. He is “The Hollywood Butcher” Nick Knight!!!
{The driving guitars of FFDP’s This Is War fills the arena as Nick Knight steps onto the entrance ramp. The voice of Ivan Moody joins the fray as pyro turns the stage into a warzone, UNO, DOS, TRES, GET THE FUCK UP!!! Knight stomps through the smoke and and down the ramp dressed in purple track pants and a purple and gold xXx Wrestling Academy t-shirt. Nick reaches ringside and slides under the bottom rope and quickly gets to his feet, his eyes never leaving his opponent as he tears away the pants revealing a pair of purple and gold MMA style trunks. Pulling the shirt over his head he throws it into the crowd and awaits the bell.}
Teri Morasco: Nick Knight returning to action after what might be the biggest match of his long career.
Vasco Dias: I don’t know if it was the biggest, but it was probably the most violent. It’s a miracle that he’s even still walking after Civil War and it’s really a shame.
{Blue Shoes calls for the bell and Nick and Denny lock up in the center of the ring. Knight quickly gains the advantage and applies a side headlock. Winston squeezes free and shoots Nick off of the ropes with an Irish whip before taking his down with a deep armdrag. Denny maintains control of the arm and goes to lock on a juji gatame, but Nick sees it coming and rolls into it and locks his finger preventing the submission from being locked on. “The Hollywood Butcher” then rolls a little further pinning the youngest Winton’s shoulders to the mat. Blue Shoes drops to make the count…
One…
Two…
The…
Denny releases his grip on Nick’s arm and kicks out!}
Teri Morasco: Both men trying to end this match quickly
Vasco Dias: Nick Knight has to still be dealing with some soreness from The Civil War Match and he does not want to take any more damage than possible. Denny Winston probably knows that catching a veteran like Knight off balance is probably his only chance of winning.
{Knight gets to his feet first and pulls Denny up off of the mat before depositing him right back down three times with rolling snap suplexes before flipping forward and locking on a guillotine choke. Winston fights hard to keep Nick from really sinking it in deep, but the veteran easily overpowers him. Denny seems to be fading fast, but with one last burst of energy he makes it to the ropes to force a break. “The Real Bastard” holds onto the choke forcing blue shoes to begin his count…
One…
Two…
Three…
Four…
Nick releases the hold just before he would have been disqualified. Standing he pulls Winston to a vertical base by a handful of hair before sending him flying halfway across the ring with a northern lights throw. Slowly Knight stalks after Denny and the younger competitor tries to scramble out of the ring, but he gets caught by the hair and pulled back into the ring. Blue Shoes admonishes Nick to get off of the hair, but “The Hollywood Butcher” doesn’t pay him any attention and begins to lay in a series of headbutts that rocks the youngest member of The Winston clan.
Denny’s eyes are glassy and Nick’s grip on his hair seems to be the only thing keeping him on his feet. Tired of being ignored about letting go of Winston’s hair Blue Shoes once again begins a count on on Knight…
One…
Two…
“The Hollywood Butcher” lays in another headbutt
Three…
Four…
Nick lets go of Denny’s hair and the smaller man staggers for a handful of steps and faceplants in the center of the ring. Grinning from ear to ear Nick hooks the leg and makes a pin…
One…
Two…
Thre…
Somehow Denny Winston kicks out!}
Teri Morasco: This is a viciousness that we’ve not seen from Nick Knight in a long time.
Vasco Dias: It’s always only a matter of time before the psycho comes out of him. He’s probably been at his best when he’s been at his craziest.
{Nick gets to his feet and the camera zooms in on his face where blood can be seen dripping from a wound that has opened up in his head. Knight rubs sweat from his brow and notices the red on his arm and just smile and licks the blood from his arm. Pulling Winston to a vertical base he locks on a half and half grip before hitting the Non-Dairy Creamer. Signaling that the match was over Nick pulled Denny Winston to his feet and attempted to lock on the La La Land, but Winston fought hard. Finally Knight had no choice but to turn the dangerous submission into a suplex. Staying on the attack “The Hollywood Butcher” grabbed Winston by the wring and nearly decapitated him with Welcome to Hollywood. Hooking the leg Nick once again makes a cover…
One…
Two…
Thre…
No! Somehow Denny Winston kicks out again!}
Teri Morasco: There is not a person in this company that will ever be able to question the heart of Denny Winston after this match!
Vasco Dias: Yes, but everyone should be questioning his brains. The kid needs to just live to fight another day.
{Frustrated Knight slams his fists on the canvas and a frustration is painted all over his face as he wonders what he is going to have to do to put this kid away once and for all. Getting to his feet he places the head of Mrs. Winston’s baby boy between his knees and he hoists him up by the back of his tights until he can get grip around Denny’s waist. Lifting the smaller man up Nick drops to his ass hitting Banned In Memphis. Kissing his hand and pointing to the sky the eldest son of Jimmy Knight mares the cover…
One…
Two…
Three!!!}
Teri Morasco: I wasn’t sure what it was going to take, but Nick Knight has finally put Denny Winston away.
Vasco Dias: Denny showed the kind of toughness that only comes from having four older sisters
{Blue Shoes raises Nick’s hand and then tries to get in the way as Nick reaches down and tries to pull Winston to his feet. Seeing that he was in a bad place Denny tried to get away but fell flat on his ass. Knight can be seen saying a few words to the younger man before extending his hand to help him up. The two men quickly shake hands and Knight rolls out of the ring leaving a shocked Denny Winston alone in the squared circle.}
Well howdy there pardner.