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Post by Jess Fowler on Jan 31, 2023 0:59:12 GMT
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SINGLES MATCH Caroline Machado vs CHE
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{ The lights in the arena dim as the opening instrumental of Tia Pās āFortuneā hits the PA system. The lights in the arena begin to strobe between silver and purple lighting. As the beginning lines of the song hit the PA system, the name of the incomparable āCHEāā is seen on the titantron. The fans in attendance give a decidedly mixed reaction as the āThe Bonafide Baddieā, āThe Undeniable Momentā Cheyenne makes her way from behind the curtain. A smirk comes over her beautiful face as she looks out amongst the fans in attendance. She places her hands onto her hips as she is joined by Sienna Sharpe who appears from behind the curtain. She lets her hands fall from her hips, as she begins to walk down the ramp. The smirk on her face never leaves, she makes her way down to the ring, taking her time to talk to those at ringside on her way. With the chorus of boos echoing, she makes her way down to the ringside area followed closely by her manager Sienna Sharp. As Cheyenne and her fellow Sirens continue their sultry saunter down to the ring, a voice-over can be heard in accompaniment with her theme song. }
āLadies and gentlemen, please stand in recognition of the beauty that is in your presence! Being accompanied to the ring by āThe Sharpiest Mind in the Businessā Sienna Sharpe. She hails from New Orleans, Louisiana; she is the āUndeniable Momentā Cheyenne!ā
{ Cheyenne makes her way onto the ring apron, standing with her back up against the ropes. As Sienna stands near the apron, Cheyenne places her right foot against the bottom rope. She rests her arms against the top rope, and flips into the ring, over the top rope, landing on her feet. She finds her way over to the ropes on the hard-camera side. Standing on the bottom rope, she extends her arms out as the fans in attendance rain down their disapproval. After a few moments, she jumps down from the rope, and awaits the start of the match-up. }
Terri Morasco: This is gonna be a good opener. Former Women's World Champion Caroline going up against the current holder of the Queen's Gambit briefcase, Cheyenne!
Vasco Dias: The purest diamond of 'em all, right here.
Terri Morasco: There's a fine line between confidence and ego, Vasco. CHE' might've been quiet this week, but she's gotta be careful of who she's going up against!
"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. }
Vasco Dias: You wanna talk about ego?! Look at Caroline!
Terri Morasco: C'mon, man! There is not a hurtful bone in her body -- but she can still kick ass!
Vasco Dias: Pffft, we'll just wait and seeā¦
[DING!]
{ While the match lasted for around eleven minutes or so, the action was fast-paced and hard-hitting. Both women showcased their mat wrestling skills here, trading two-counts along the way. At the 8:30 mark, Cheyenne was able to take control of the match, placing Caroline in the Peruvian Necktie combination she calls "Mesmerized." Blue Shoes checks on Caroline to try and get a response, but the fiesty Brazilian is fighting the hold with everything she has left. Eventually, she's able to drag CHE' toward the ropes and place her left hand underneath the bottom strand, forcing a break! Cheyenne stands up pissed and pounds the corner buckle in frustration! }
Terri Morasco: I wouldn't turn you back on Caroline if I were you, CHE'!
Vasco Dias: She's thinkin' of something else, Terri. What does she have planned next?!
{ But CHE allows her frustration to get the best of her as she yanked Caroline to her feet by the hair! Machado immediately fires off a right hand to the ribs, followed by a second, before shooting Cheyenne into the ropes! CHE' bounces off the strands and ducks underneath a short-armed lariat -- only to turn around get plastered by a kick to the midsection, followed by an exploder suplex that sent CHE' flying across the ring! As Cheyenne manages to pull herself back to her feet in the corner, Caroline charges and flips the Queen's Gambit holder head over heels with a backwards hurracanrana before placing her in a kimura, completing the dreaded "GAME! SET! MATCH!" combination! }
Vasco Dias: Not again!
Terri Morasco: Caroline's got the submission locked in!
{ CHE' isn't going anywhere -- Caroline has the kimura locked in good and tight as her opponent's eyes look like they're bugging out! Eventually, Cheyenne has no choice but to tap out, prompting Blue Shoes to call for the bell! }
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Here is you winner, by submission...CAROLIIIIINE!! MACHAAAAADOOOOOO!!!!!
{ "Levitating" begins playing once more as Caroline immediately lets go of the kimura! CHE' has her eyes wide open in shock at the surprise submission -- perhaps suffering from a bit of a bruised ego! }
Vasco Dias: Damn! That escalated quickly!
Terri Morasco: Just like that, Caroline picks up another impressive victory to end her time in Japan!
{ Caroline warmly nods to the cheering crowd before celebrating her victory! }
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PRESHOW GAUNTLET MATCH
Highlight
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Terri Morassco: Earlier in the night we saw a Gauntlet match. Here are some highlights...
{The gauntlet match starts with John Blade in the ring with RAM. As with most gauntlet matches this is an endurance test where 2 wrestlers go until one is eliminated, then a new wrester is sent in. Ram and John throw their all into this first match but Ram just manages to pin John.}
------------------------------------ TAG TEAM MATCH Hand of Fate (Miyamoto/Cocytus) vs JC Keeton and a partner of his choice
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Alison Valance: The following tag team match is scheduled for one fall!
Terri Morasco: What makes this match interesting is that fact management has stated that JC Keeton had to find his own partner for this match. He clearly did get one from that slightly unhinged promo that was released earlier this week. But who could it be?
Vasco Dias: No idea Terri. After everything that JC Keeton has done on his path to the world title I canāt imagine anyone willing to give him a chance to stab them in the back.
{ The lights in the arena go out "Chosen One" by Valley of Wolves begins playing as a blinding spotlight is cast on the entryway.}
Now I've never been the one to play it safe
I might play a little dirty some day
And I'm following fate, they say I'm the chosen one
Well I know what it takes to be a king
Be the song everybody wanna sing
Bring harmony and be the chosen one
{As soon as the word ,as soon as the first verse ends pyro explodes from the rampway as JC Keeton steps into the spotlight. The lights come up and he makes his way to the ring bouncing in rhythm to the music. When he reaches the ring he leaps up onto the apron and steps through the ropes, He continues to sway and bounce from heel to heel as he awaits the match to start.}
Alison Valance: First down of his team to the ring standing at 6ā1āā weighing in at 221 pounds ā¦JC KEETON!
Terri Morasco: I am still baffled who JC could convince to be his teammate.
Vasco Dias: You don't think it's Wraith do you?
{As the violin strings, the dozen of robed individuals enter as Cocytus, Miyamoto, and Alek finally come out as the beat drops, They walk down the ramp with Cocytus in front and Alek on his right with Miyamoto on his left. Cocytus holds up the book as Alek and Miyamoto step in. Cocytus enters the ring as Miyamoto and Alek hold the ropes for him.}
Alison Valance: The second team coming down to the ring, Hands of Fate with the fighters of the evening Miyamoto Okazaki, and Cocytus!
Terri Morasco: Cocytus and Miyamoto are pretty fired up for this match. And with Alek having the triple threat later in the evening I canāt imagine any one of them havenāt been preparing for this night all week.
Vasco Dias: You have to understand that when a faction all have a match on the same night it can either raise everyoneās spirits or start a crack in the foundation.
{Jc seems to take a deep breath looking at the entrance ramp.}
Terri Morasco: Moment of truth here.
Vasco Dias: Guess the question of who would be stupid enough to team with JC will be answered-
{The crowd grow silent as the lights go out, chanting in Bulgarian chanting can be heard as the beginning of Parasite Eve as the chanting gets louder the stage area starts to fill with smoke. Suddenly, and abruptly as the drums and guitars kick in a pyro explodes around the stage.}
āI've got a fever, don't breathe on me
I'm a believer in nobody
Won't let me leave 'cause I've seen somethingā
{Pyro explodes on either side of the rampway as Dean Harper appears through the red-tinted smoke. He stands with his arms outstretched, fists balled up soaking in the reaction from the crowd before walking down to the ring slowly. He jumps up onto the apron before springing on the bottom rope into the ring. Once in the center of the ring, he spreads his arms wide as he soaks in the red flashing lights before lifting his head sharply, kicking back the hood to show his face, nodding in rhythm to the music as he slowly breaks into a wicked grin. After a few moments he turns and settles into his corner, tossing his hood and jacket to ringside.}
Terri Morasco: No, no. Thisā¦Heā¦He canātā¦
Vasco Dias: Well, I hope the medical team is on standby early.
{The crowd has a very loud mixed reaction. Dean smirks as he says something to JC while staring down Hand of Fate.}
Alison Valance: ā¦uhā¦ Last down of his team to the ring standing at 6ā2āā weighing in at 182 poundsā¦ Dean Harper.
{There seems to be some hushed conversation from Hands of Fate before Cocytus decides to be the one to start the match. JC points to the outside, and Dean shrugs his shoulders and lazily sits on the second rope while holding the tag team string as if not bothered.}
Terri Morasco: Is JC implying that he can handle them both on his own?
Vasco Dias: I think everyone, including the lawyers, would prefer that Dean doesnāt get back in that ring without a psych evaluation.
{ As soon as the bell rings, JC looks at the bog size difference between the two of them. Cocytus goes for a frying pan chop, knocking JC back slightly. JC goes for a Jumping Double Footstomp to Chest of Cocytus. Cocytus staggers back himself. JC takes the opening to go in with a drop kick.}
Terri Morasco: Jc getting a pretty strong opening here.
Vasco Dias: Maybe he can handle this match by himself?
{Cocytus grabs JC and does a Atlas' Earth. JC holds the back of his head, Cocytus hits JC with a big boot. JC spits some blood but gets back to his feet. Cocytus grabs JC and gets him into a belly to belly suplex before dropping him and unloading on him the mounted punches.}
Terri Morasco: JC has always struggled with wrestling men bigger than him.
Vasco Dias: Cocytus is a big man, thatās for sure.
{JC tries to protect his head as Cocytus continues his assault. Alek and Miyamoto cheering on Cocytus loudly. Alek turns to the crowd and starts to discuss Fate.}
Terri Morasco: Iām not sure now is the timeā¦
Vasco Dias: Is there ever a bad time?
{ As Alek is talking there is a sound from the crowd, the camera catches Dean in a Descent into Hell landing hard on Alek.}
Terri Morasco: Oh fuck.
Vasco Dias: Okay, yeah, I guess it was a bad time.
{The ref yells at Dean who picks himself up and puts his hands up as if to say āmy badā. Cocytus pauses slightly distracted by the hijinks outside the ring, Jc uses this moment to get out from under the big man. As Dean is put back in his corner and Cocytus turns back to JC he is hit with a drop kick from JC to the head.}
Terri Morasco: ā¦Was that team work?
Vasco Dias: I wouldnāt count it as such.
{ Cocytus shakes his head slightly and Miyamoto shouts to be tagged in. Cocytus takes a few steps back and tags his team mate in so he can check on Alek. Miyamoto bounces into the ring and points to Jc to come to him. Jc seems much more comfortable with this height difference. He hits Miyamoto with a Spinning Uppercut.}
Terri Morasco: Jc should have better luck here.
Vasco Dias: One would assume.
{Miyamoto hits JC with a fishermanās suplex followed by a roundhouse kick. Jc shakes the damage off and hits Miyamoto with a drop kick and a tiger suplex. Miyamoto does not take this lying down and ounces Jc across the face.}
Terri Morasco: Ow.
Vasco Dias: Yeah that did seem to hurt.
{As the crowd cheers as Miyamoto smiles to the crowd JC hits him with a frog splash going for the pin
1
Kick out!}
Terri Morasco: That wasnāt enough to pin him.
Vasco Dias: Jc has been in the ring since the beginning. He just might think its time.
{Miyamoto doesnāt enjoy the way JC just tried to get the pin and punches him away. He follows this up with a Tensa Zangetsu. He tries to pin Jc
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Kickout!}
Terri Morasco: I guess turnabout is fair play.
Vasco Dias: That is the second stupidest thing youāve said all night.
{Jc hits Miyamoto with a Jumping Leapfrog Bulldog then goes for the pin again
1
kickout!}
Terri Morasco: Another kick out from Hands of Fate.
Vasco Dias: I hate the power of friendship.
{JC leans against the rope, breathing hard trying to catch his breath while Miyamoto gets back to his feet. Dean offers his hand to Jc with a little wiggle of his fingers. JC looks back to the tag team on the other side, nodding slapping Deanās hand. Dean presses his forehead against JCās with a smile that feels a little too sharp. Miyamoto, being the anime protagonist that he is gives JC and Dean their moment before Dean steps into the ring.}
Terri Morasco: I really wish JC hadnāt tagged Dean in.
Vasco Dias: This will be bad.
{As Jc is barely through the ropes, Dean springs off the ropes to a Up is Down. Miyamoto rolls away from Harper but Dean does a two foot jump onto the on to the back of Miyamotoās back, getting a loud scream. Dean makes direct eye contact to Alek whose gotten back to his feet as he licks his teeth and hits Miyamoto with a CURB STOMP!}
Terri Morasco: OH FUCK.
Vasco Dias: That was Caleb Lockwoodās finisher a former member of a cult Dean belonged toā¦
{ Cocytus tries to enter the ring but the ref stops him, yelling at him and Alek to follow the rules of the match. Dean smirks gleefully behind the refās back as he waits for the ref to be finished. When the ref turns around he points at Dean and screams at him and Harper gives his best innocent look backing up.}
Terri Morasco: Disgusting.
Vasco Dias: Miyamoto is probably going to be fine...
{ Dean does a SCREAMING FROM THE SKY onto Miyamotoās prone body. He then flips the other man over for the pin
1
2
3!!}
Alison Valance: And the winnerā¦
{As Parasite Eve blasts through the speakers and Dean stands in the ring, soaking in the mixed reaction of the crowd. JC leans over the desk to say something to Alison before leaping into the ring to offer Dean a hand. Dean laughs and accepts it clearly tighter than JC expected.}
Alison Valance: And the winnerā¦ Fairytales and Nightmares!
{JC raises Deanās hand up, Dean winks at the camera before it cuts to commercial.}
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PRESHOW GAUNTLET MATCH
Highlight
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Terri Morassco: Earlier in the night we saw a Gauntlet match. Here are some highlights...
{RAM clearly has been on a roll since the last clip is in the middle of fighting Latoya Hixx. It's clearly an endurance test as he finally manages to pin her for the win, leaning against the ropes for a moment.}
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SINGLES MATCH Tara Fenix vs Black Widow
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
{ The lights go out. For a moment the arena remains shrouded in darkness. Red lights kick on overhead, bathing the stage in a crimson hue. The opening notes to "Blood Suckers" by the Dana Fowler And The plays over the speakers, bringing the Black Widow crawling out from behind the curtain. }
I've got empires to lead
She's got vampires to feed
You don't miss me any more than I miss you
{ The Widow ceases her crawl on the cusp of the ramp, looking around the arena. She stays on her knees, arms extended, and arches her back so her upper body falls backwards. When the song picks up at the thirty-eight second mark, she thrusts her torso upward with a jolt. Brandy rises up off her knees and starts to walk to the ring. }
I've got empires to lead
She's got vampires to feed
You don't miss me any more than I miss you
{ Cvetkova enters the ring by sliding under the bottom rope, suggestively licking her lips as she looks around the arena with a chilling grin. }
Alison Valance: Entering the ring, from Seattle, Washingtonā¦ the Black Widow!... Brandy Cvetkova!
{ The Black Widow climbs the turnbuckles, hanging herself upside down from the corner by way of securing her feet under the top turnbuckle. }
Terri Morasco: The more and more I see of this woman, the more unnerving she becomes.
Vasco Dias: She is unique, but she's also been one step ahead of Tara with the mind games up until this point, Morasco. That's no small accomplishment.
Terri Morasco: Now she has to fight Tara face-to-face though, Vasco. That's no small task either. Tara has been in the ring against icons in this industry. She's beaten legends and Hall of Famers alike.
{ āThe Black Widowā hangs upside down in the corner, waiting for the arrival of her opponent. The crowd is starting to quiet down from the delayā¦ Even Brandy looks disappointed as it would seem Tara could be having second thoughts about having this match. }
Vasco Dias: Frankly I wouldnāt blame Tara if she doesnāt show upā
{ Just before Vasco can finish his sentence, the lights go out, and the crowd is already going into a frenzy! }
Vasco Dias: The Work has done their job against her, and The Black Widow is now going to be well within her right to do whatever she wants in the ring! But it seems Taraās ego wonāt let her stay out of this.
{ The lights come back on in a manner similar to how Wraith, Taraās son, would enter the ring, which causes the crowd to get louderā¦ The Black Widow drops from the corner and starts to glance around to ensure that Tara is not hiding somewhere around her. }
Terri Morasco: Maybe some of her own mind games for the new girl!
{ Again, the lights go out and the darkness remains for several long seconds. A heavy riff from the upcoming song plays throughout the PA, which simultaneously causes a spotlight to shine on the stageā¦and now the crowd is in a huge frenzy although they have only seen a glimpse of the self-proclaimed Queen of Queens, The Goddess, The Phoenix Queen; the twenty-three-year veteran and legend, Tara Fenix. The spotlight illuminates her on the center stage for the moment, where she has a hood covering her eyes, but the iconic blue hair still protrudes. The flag with her emblem on it is attached to a pole that she held at an angle, and just like that, the lights turn off again. }
Terri Morasco: Sheās here! And this crowd knows it! THE GREAT PHOENIX! That is what the Japanese crowd knows her as from her time competing on this side of the globe, exclusively!
IāM BACK FROM THE DEAD!
{ The opening words from the song āBack From The Deadā by Halestorm blast throughout the speakers, and the spotlight now comes on for full this time to the center stage; the only movement Tara has made was hoisting the flag upward. The crowd answers in kind with a deafening cheer. The camera takes a quick glance over at The Black Widow, who seems unphased by the reaction that Tara is getting from the audience. }
Out of the black, breaking free of the wasteland
Out of the mud, crawling up through the quicksand
Leaving the dark, coming into the light
Don't lay me down, save your last rites
{ Tara pulls the hood back, and the piercing blue eyes are locked on her opponent inside of the ring; rather than giving a more unsettling look to the woman who threatened her and her sisterās wellbeing, Tara smirks at her. She puts the flag over her shoulder and starts marching her way down to the ring where many of the people in the front row are stretching their arms as far as they can; Tara obliges by walking nearby and greets several fans on her way down the ramp. When she reaches the bottom of the ramp, The Black Widow is now inviting Tara into the ring; Tara cocks her head to the side but takes a step forwardā¦ the lights go out, again. }
Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me
{ The lights come back on, and now Tara is inside of the ring, nose to nose with The Black Widow. As if she had just appeared there; The Black Widow does take a step back, but there is no fear in her eyes when she looks at the icon standing in front of her. }
Back from the other side
Up from the dirt I rise
Save your prayers, don't bless my bones
Erase my name from my headstone
Back from the dead alive
Hell couldn't hold me down
{ Tara raises the flag up in the ring, and flames start to rise from around the ring; the emblem of the burning phoenix appears on the Imperitron. Tara holds the pose for several seconds while the song continues playingā¦and as the flames all die down, Tara lowers the flag. She gives the flag out to one of the crew on the outside of the ring, and takes off her jacket; rather than handing it to them, she flings it out into the crowd where a small scuffle takes place over it. }
Terri Morasco: The Black Widow has to be asking herself right about nowā¦ What has she unleashed?
Vasco Dias: Please! The mind games arenāt going to work here! Sheās had the edge on her all along, and nothing is changing here tonightā¦
{ The two now stand across each other as the referee waits for the sound of the bell. }
Ding!
{ Cvetkova drops to her knees before Tara, opening her arms up and leaving herself completely exposed to an assault. }
Terri Morasco: What is she doing?!
Vasco Dias: That's the most unorthodox strategy I've ever seen to start a match, Morasco.
{ Tara looks down at Brandy with a smirk, seemingly unphased by Cvetkova's antics. Fenix fires a hard kick right into the Widow's chest. Brandy's body rocks back, but despite the obvious pain, she makes every effort to laugh in Tara's face. Fenix fires off another stiff kick to the same area. Fenix unleashes a third one on Brandy! Followed by a fourth! Cvetkova leans forward, head slumped, clutching her chest as she laughs. Fenix brings the Widow up and takes her over with a snap suplex, which the Widow isn't able to laugh off. Back to her feet, Tara viscously kicks Widow in the back. The Phoenix Queen pushes Brandy flat with her boot, then stomps down hard on Cvetkova's hand. That proves a precursor to what comes next as Tara makes her way around the Widow's body with the Garvin stomp, the last one landing on Brandy's left ankle. Cvetkova rolls out of the ring to stop Tara's momentum. }
Terri Morasco: The Black Widow may be second-guessing her strategy at the onset nowā¦
Vasco Dias: I think she enjoys the pain though, Morasco. We saw her bait Mr. Happy in this way in her debut, too.
{ The Great Phoenix doesn't let off the gas. Tara charges across the ring, delivering a baseball slide dropkick to Cvetkova that knocks her into the barricade. }
Vasco Dias: But I don't know if she enjoyed that!
Terri Morasco: Tara rolling the Widow back inside the ring now. You know Tara wants to win this one decisively by pinning Cvetkova.
Vasco Dias: Pride is a dangerous thing, Morasco.
{ Tara goes back inside the ring after retrieving the Widow. Brandy goes straight for Tara's eyes however with an eye rake. }
Terri Morasco: C'mon, ref! That was blatant!
Vasco Dias: If you're not cheating, you're not trying, Morasco. Biggest and best lesson in life.
{ The Black Widow begins unloading right hands on Tara's head. }
Vasco Dias: Which you can also see has put the Widow in a very advantageous position.
Terri Morasco: Tara is just getting hammered now! There's a lot of anger in those shots from the Widow.
{ Cvetkova gains control of Tara, enabling her to plant the Great Phoenix's head into the canvas with a double underhook DDT! Brandy climbs on top of Tara, shoving her head sideways so the Widow is able to lick Tara's cheek. Cvetkova starts pounding Tara with a barrage of headbutts from a mounted position, reaching seven in total before a dazed and laughing Widow has to stop. She gets to her feet on wobbly legs. She watches Tara with a fascination as the Goddess works to get up, refusing to give up the fight. Cvetkova keeps control with a hairmare on Tara that puts the legend back down. The Black Widow drags Tara the rest of the way to the corner by her hair, where she puts a boot across Tara's throat and chokes her for every millisecond she can get away with. Brandy builds some steam on the ropes and rocks Tara with a running kick to the jaw! }
Vasco Dias: She nearly took Tara's head off with that kick!
Terri Morasco: Tara Fenix is slumped over in that corner and she is in a real bad way.
{ The Widow rolls to the outside and starts digging underneath the ring. }
Vasco Dias: I think the Widow has something even more sinister in mind for Tara, Morasco.
Terri Morasco: This isn't a no disqualification match, though.
Vasco Dias: Well you want to go tell her, Morasco?! You may end up chopped up in some kinda stew if you do.
{ The Widow produces a mirror pane from underneath the ring. }
Vasco Dias: Shades of the first time we saw her, Morasco!
Terri Morasco: I fear for Tara here.
{ Brandy slides the mirror underneath the bottom rope. Cvetkova goes back inside as Jessica Andrews warns her about using the mirror as a weapon. Paying the referee zero mind, Brandy positions the mirror where she wants it in the ring and then turns her attention back to Fenix. The Black Widow helps Tara the rest of the way back up to her feet and walks her over to the mirror. Cvetkova looks for her inverted suplex slam but Tara feels it coming. }
Terri Morasco: Tara laces her leg inside of Widow's for the block! Fenix counters! Fenix counters with a suplex of her own!
Vasco Dias: She pulled a rabbit out of her hat, but it'll take a lot more than that to beat the Black Widow, I think!
{ Both women are a tad slow to get up. They find themselves on their feet at nearly the same time however. The Widow makes her way for Tara. Fenix catches her coming in with an Enzuigiri though! The Black Widow stumbles. The Great Phoenix, as the Japanese fans know her, hoists the Black Widow up and hits her with a 'Phoenix Driver' on the mirror! }
Terri Morasco: That's got to be it! Tara has gotten a measure of revenge on the Black Widow!
Vasco Dias: This isn't fair!
{ Fenix covers Cvetkova for a pin. }
One!
Tw-No!!!
{ The Widow shoots a shoulder up! }
Vasco Dias: She kicked out!
Terri Morasco: I can't believe it! I don't know if Tara can either!
{ Tara gets back up, bringing Brandy up with her. Fenix kicks what is left of the mirror out of her way. Brandy looks Tara square in her eyes and mouths the words "You can't kill me" with a smile. }
Terri Morasco: Did she just?!
Vasco Dias: She did! She isn't just trying to live rent free in Tara's head! She's trying to build a three car garage and a pool!
{ Tara tests the theory, aggressively driving Cvetkova into the canvas with 'Phoenix Wings'! Tara makes another cover!... }
One!
Two!!
Three!!!
{ The crowd roars as the referee calls for the bell! Tara gets back to her feet as her music hits. The Great Phoenix looks down at the Black Widow with a smirk as the referee raises Tara's hand in victory. Tara goes to a corner and celebrates her win with the crowd. }
Terri Morasco: A hard earned victory for Tara Fenix, but a victory nonetheless! The fans in attendance here are showering her with love and respect.
Vasco Dias: They love a good suck up, Morasco.
{ Tara goes corner to corner, celebrating for quite a bit. She takes her flag and waves it in the middle of the ring. Her song restarts when she is just about to leave the ring when Brandy grabs her ankle. Tara readies for another round when the Widow puts her hands up in a defensive position on the canvas. }
Vasco Dias: How is she even moving, Morasco?!
Terri Morasco: I don't know. I have no idea what is happening here.
{ Cvetkova tells Tara to "Wait." It takes her some time but Cvetkova struggles to her feet as Tara keeps a watchful eye on her. The Black Widow puts both hands behind her back and takes a step toward Fenix before kneeling before her. }
Terri Morasco: I don't believe it!
Vasco Dias: Neither do I! Is this bizzarro world?! Did Tara earn her respect?!
{ Fenix stands in the ring cautiously assessing what is going on. The Widow looks up at Fenix and spits a black mist right in Tara's eyes! Tara writhes around in pain on the canvas, unable to see. Battered and bruised herself, the Widow stays kneeling for a moment. }
Terri Morasco: Tara has been blinded!
Vasco Dias: That was masterful! Tara never saw it coming!
{ The Black Widow recovers just enough to hit Fenix with the 'Poison Sole' as the crowd boos. Those boos grow louder when Portia makes her way out from the back. }
Terri Morasco: Win or lose, you know they had a plan here tonight to try and hurt Tara Fenix. It's clear as day!
Vasco Dias: Of course they had a plan, Morasco! It's the Work! They've already sunk your Battleship before you have even opened the box!
{ Portia reaches the bottom of the ramp and slips her heels off. She tosses one of them up to the Black Widow, and the Widow lifts Tara's upper body up off the canvas by her hair. Brandy turns Tara's head so her right eye is facing up and drags the shoe along Tara's cheek. }
Vasco Dias: She's going to put Tara's eye out, Morasco! We'll have to start calling her one-eyed T!
Terri Morasco: How can you even joke about this?! We need security down here! We need some wrestlers from the back!
{ The Widow lightly taps the point of the heel against Tara's eye, testing the squishiness. She raises her arm up for the spikeā¦ }
Terri Morasco: No!!!!
{ The Widow stops just short, smiling as she holds the shoe. She lets Tara fall to the canvas. The Widow takes the shoe and sets it down next to Tara's head before rolling out of the ring. Brandy heads up the ramp. Portia follows her, trying to ask the Widow why she didn't finish her. The trainers race past the women to check on Tara. }
Vasco Dias: What did we just see, Morasco? The Widow could've taken Tara out.
Terri Morasco: I don't know. I don't care. I'm just thankful she didn't. Whatever game she's playing, she's wading into dangerous waters though.
{ The show goes to a recap of the events leading up to the World Television Championship match to crown a new champion. }
Winner: Tara Fenix by pinfall
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PRESHOW GAUNTLET MATCH
Highlight
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Terri Morassco: Earlier in the night we saw a Gauntlet match. Here is how that match ended..
{Ram is clearly been in the match since the begining. Mai bounces into the ring. Clearly with her being a little more fresh and Ram being a little more tired its more in Mai's favor. With everything being thrown in, Mai comes out on top, winning the gauntlet. She holds her arm up in excitement.}
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WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
winner will be crowned the new champion
Charlie Van Ruth vs Alek Bronson vs Caleb Cannin
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{ Blue Stahliās āThe Fallā begins to play as the crowd breaks out in a cheer. Charlie Van Ruth comes out from one of the doors in the upper level of the arena. He scans the crowd before pumping his arms in the air, getting them all hyped up. }
Terri Morasco: I canāt wait for this match! A new Television Champion is going to be crowned tonight!
Vasco Dias: And I canāt wait to see Charlie Van Ruth get pummeled into the ground!
You've bought all the happiness
But you still want more
Parade all that you possess
Though there's no one keeping score
Dreaming of vertigo
From the highest fame
Feeling the undertow
When it starts to break
Everything will fall away
Some day
All that's real is what remains
To always
{ Van Ruth makes his way to ringside and to the apron. He flips over the top rope, making a superhero landing in the middle of the ring. Rushing over to the corner, he hypes up the crowd one more time before his music dies down. }
Terri Morasco: Charlie Van Ruth did not have an easy road to get to this match. He beat RAM last week in a fantastic match on Sacrifice and now, he is here in his first singles pay-per-view match in IWF.
Vasco Dias: With any luck, the kid will think twice and make this his last.
{ As the violin strings, the dozen of robed individuals enter as Cocytus, Miyamoto, and Alek finally come out as the beat drops, They walk down the ramp with Cocytus in front and Alek on his right with Miyamoto on his left. Cocytus holds up the book as Alek gets in the ring as Miyamoto and Cocytus stand by their side. }
Vasco Dias: If thereās anything I know about this business, Morasco, itās that it is always good to have the numbers advantage!
Terri Morasco: Alek Bronson being led by, well, his āfriendsā.
Vasco Dias: Itās almost as many friends as I have!
Terri Morasco: Shocking.
{ The opening riff of āEpicā greets the audience as Caleb Cannin walks onto the entrance stage. He smiles devilishly as he makes a confident stride down the ramp. He reaches the steel steps, glaring at any fans in the front. }
Vasco Dias: Oh, yes! Morasco, are you ready to witness greatness? Are you ready to see The Future?
Terri Morasco: Personally, Iāve seen enough of Caleb Cannin, but he has already called his shot for tonight. Heās made the claims that he will be the greatest of all time, but only time will tell if thatās the truth.
Vasco Dias: Itās not just claims, everything this kid says is a bonafide guarantee! I, for one, am all aboard the Caleb Cannin hype train.
Terri Morasco: Well, Iām sure it was easy to get a ticket with so few people on it! If he manages to succeed tonight, though, he very well could be the future of this company.
{ Cannin wipes his feet on the apron before heading into the ring. He acts like heās about to toss his jacket and towel into the crowd, but stops and drops them at ringside. A cocky grin spreads across his face as he leans back in the corner, relishing in the hostility. }
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall and is for the IWF World Television Championship! Introducing first, from Orlando, Florida, weighing in at 202 poundsā¦ Charlie Van Ruth!
{ Charlie raises his arms in the air as the crowd vociferously approves the announcement. }
Alison Valance: His opponent, being accompanied by the Hand of Fateā¦ from Houston, Texas, weighing in at 265 poundsā¦ Alek Bronson!
{ Bronson stands in the corner and bows to Cocytus, who nods approvingly. }
Alison Valance: And their opponent, from Washington, D.C.-
{ Cannin saunters over and hands Valance a notecard, sternly telling her to read it out. }
Alison Valance: From Washington, D.C., he weighs in at 219 pounds and is the FUTURE IWF World Television Championā¦ Caleb Cannin!
{ Cannin smirks and gives the Saitama faithful the double bird in response to their booing. }
Vasco Dias: Get your camera out, Morasco, cause youāre looking at the next TV champion!
Terri Morasco: And this matchā¦ is on!
{ The bell sounds as all three competitors have a stand-off in the ring. Cannin gives a small nudge to Bronson as the two men eye up Charlie Van Ruth. Bronson nods and offers Cannin a quick handshake. Cannin shakes the larger manās hand, but Bronson doesnāt let go of his grip, pulling Cannin into a lariat! The Right Hand of Fate then focuses his attention on Van Ruth, who bobs and weaves a few of his strikes. Van Ruth continuously kicks away at the legs of Bronson with each dodge, trying to chop down the near 7 footerās base. Alek overwhelms CVR with some jabs, backing him against the ropes. The irish whip sends Van Ruth running across the ring, but the aerialist uses his momentum to baseball slide under the ropes and deliver a hurricanrana to Cannin on the outside! Van Ruth gets back onto the apron, hitting a forearm to an approaching Bronson. He springboards off the ropes for a flying crossbody, but Bronson catches him. He hits Charlie with a massive powerslam, causing a huge thud on the canvas. As heās about to cover, Cannin slides back in and stomps the back of Bronsonās head, stunning the big man. He attempts to lock in What the Future Holds in on Bronson, but he gets overpowered for his efforts. Bronson grabs Cannin by the neck and headbutts him a few times, bringing The Future down to his knees. He sets up for a knee strike on the prone Cannin, but Van Ruth swoops in and hits a sickening penalty kick to the chest of Caleb. With Cannin prone in the middle of the ring, the other two competitors exchange blows with each other. The quickness of Van Ruthās kicks and elbows clashes hard against the overwhelming strength of Bronsonās jabs and punches. Bronson swings at CVR with a lariat, but Van Ruth ducks and wraps his body across the shoulders of Alek, attempting a crucifix bomb. However, Bronson simply is too strong for Charlie to have any downward pull, resulting in the high flyer being lifted up in a gorilla press. Bronson tosses Van Ruth over the top rope, sending him crashing to the outside. }
Terri Morasco: Oh my god! Alek Bronson just launched Van Ruth out of the ring!
Vasco Dias: If Van Ruth had any chance before, he sure as hell doesnāt now!
{ Cocytus and Miyamoto smile and applaud Bronsonās work. With Alek distracted, Cannin hits a chop block to the back of the big manās knee. Bronsonās legs buckle as Cannin begins to capitalize on the moment. He twists Bronsonās arm with a hammerlock, trying to put as much torque as possible on the hold. Knees start getting sent into Bronsonās shoulder as Caleb grinds down the arm of the face-painted beast. Cannin pins Bronsonās arm behind his back, using his knee to pin it down as he flexes his own arms for the crowd. After showboating, Cannin releases the hold and rolls to the outside of the ring. He walks around the outside before grabbing Charlie Van Ruth and throwing him into the steel steps. Cannin dusts his hands off, jaw jacking with fans in the front row. He grabs a chair from the timekeeperās area, folding it up and sliding back into the ring. The Future waits for Bronson to get up to his feet, lining up his shot. He goes to swing at the head of Bronson, but Bronson catches the chair mid-swing. Alek forces the chair down, staring with wild eyes at the shocked Cannin. Cocytus gleefully clasps his hands together as Bronson rips the chair away from Cannin. Knowing heās about to be mauled, Caleb backs out of the ring and runs around ringside with Bronson hot on his tail. After a lap around the ring, Cannin slides back in and tries to catch Bronson on the way back inside, but Van Ruth dives in with a flying dropkick! CVR quickly changes his attention to the incoming Bronson, nailing him with a leaping forearm across the face. With Bronson stunned, Van Ruth heads to the ropes and tries to springboard for a cutter, but Cannin shoves him off the ropes. Charlie tumbles to the outside, hitting his back on the apron along the way. Bronson tries to grapple Cannin, but gets a Cup Check for his troubles. The crowd boo Cannin as Bronson doubles over in pain. Cannin mocks Bronson by holding his own crotch in response. He charges off the ropes, looking to hit a running bulldog. Bronson manages to use Calebās momentum against him, turning the bulldog into a spinning sidewalk slam! The Right Hand of Fate goes for the cover.
ONEā¦
TWOā¦
Kick-out from Cannin!
When Cannin kicks out, Bronson looks to Cocytus for guidance. As if theyāre speaking telepathically, Cocytus stares at Bronson for a moment before he nods. Alek heads to the corner, awaiting his prone opponent. Cannin gets to his feet, clutching his ribs. Bronson gives one last look to Cocytus before exploding out of the cornerā¦ only to be caught with a cutter from Charlie Van Ruth! The Glaive attempt is thwarted as Van Ruth nearly spikes Bronsonās head to the mat. }
Terri Morasco: What a counter from Charlie Van Ruth!
Vasco Dias: Where the hell did he come from?! Donāt let this guy win, Cannin!
Terri Morasco: It could be too late, CYCLONE KI- NO!
{ Hopped up off pure adrenaline, Van Ruth attempts to nail Cannin with a Cyclone Kick, but Cannin ducks out of the way. He clotheslines CVR to the outside, joining him soon after. He hurls Van Ruth into the guardrail, sending him shoulder-first into the steel. Cannin then leads Charlie to the corner post, wrapping his arm around the metal pole. He glances down at the ground, noticing the chair from earlier. With no ounce of cockiness or smugness on his face, itās all serious business as Cannin grabs the chair. }
Terri Morasco: Oh no, donāt do that! Think of how this could affect another human beingās life!
Vasco Dias: You know, I didnāt think baseball was too popular in Japan, but weāre about to see a Babe Ruth-like swing from The Future!
Terri Morasco: Noā¦ NO! OH GOD!
{ The chair sandwiches Van Ruthās arm against the ring post as Charlie screams in pain. Even Cocytus and Miyamoto are slightly taken aback as Cannin pushes Van Ruth down to the ground. Van Ruth holds his arm, possibly trying to feel for any sort of break. Cannin simply grabs Van Ruth and sends him back into the ring. He enters just as Bronson props himself up in the corner. Cannin stomps away at Alek, wearing the big man down enough to bring him to a seated position. The familiar smile comes to Calebās face as he marches to the opposite corner, pointing fingers at his target. He nails Bronson with a Cannin-ball, sending Bronson out to the apron. Cannin smirks as he locks his gaze onto the battered Charlie Van Ruth. He yells at Van Ruth to get up, looking more and more crazed by the second. Charlie tries to punch some sort of feeling back into his shoulder as Cannin stalks his prey. Before he can strike, however, Bronson wraps his arms around Canninās neck in a choke. Alek drags Cannin over the top rope so that the two men are on the apron. Both competitors fire shots at each other, with Bronson getting the better of the exchange with his forceful strikes. He punctuates the sequence with a headbutt to Cannin before clasping his hand around his throat. Cocytus and Miyamoto clear the area, hoping for the White Hand to be hit to the outside. Cannin gouges the eyes of Bronson to counter and pushes him into the ring post, with Bronson hitting the back of his head against the metal. Caleb turns around and hooks the arms of Bronson before dropping down with a brutal Cannin Ending on the apron! Both men tumble to the mat, with Bronson obviously worse for wear. Cannin gets to his feet and shouts threats at Cocytus and Miyamoto. He doesnāt have enough time to see Van Ruth running full force to the outside, hitting a big suicide dive to Cannin! Van Ruth, with one good arm, tosses Cannin back into the ring. He goes to the corner as the crowd cheers him on. }
Terri Morasco: Charlie Van Ruth, injured arm and all, is still putting up a fight! Can he realize a dream here tonight?
Vasco Dias: The only dream thatās coming true is my dream of seeing Caleb Cannin with the Television title around his waist!
Terri Morasco: You were dreaming about Cannin?
Vasco Dias: Quiet, Morasco! This could be it!
{ Van Ruth bursts out of the corner and hits the Cyclone Kick on Cannin! Cannin drops to the mat as CVR hooks the leg!
ONEā¦
TWOā¦
THR- Cannin kicks out!
The look of combined shock and despair comes to Van Ruthās face as Cannin meekly rolls out of the ring. Van Ruth tries to keep his bad arm in check as he follows Cannin out. Cannin lurches over the timekeeperās area in exhaustion as Charlie pulls him by the hair and chucks him into the ring. Van Ruth charges at Cannin, who clutches at his ribs again. The Future tries to outwit Van Ruth and reveals the Television Championship, trying to hit Charlie in the face. However, CVR ducks and comes off the ropes, going for a springboard cutter. Cannin counters the springboard with a Hindsight backstabber! He immediately transitions into Clairvoyance on the bad arm of Van Ruth! CVR tries to fight through the immense pain as he claws towards the ropes. Cannin cranks back on the submission as Bronson groggily gets to the apron. Van Ruth tries anything and everything to keep himself from tapping, but the ropes are nowhere in sight. Before Bronson can break up the submission, Van Ruth finally submits after being in the hold for a full minute! The bell rings as Caleb Cannin, on the brink of tears, rolls out of the ring and snatches the championship belt off the mat. }
Alison Valance: Here is your winner and the NEEEWWW IWF World Television Championā¦ CALEB CANNIN!
Vasco Dias: YES! YES! THE FUTURE IS NOW, MORASCO!
Terri Morasco: I think Iām going to be sick! Caleb Cannin damn near broke Charlie Van Ruthās arm just to get the Television Championship! Van Ruth might seriously be hurt!
Vasco Dias: Who cares about Charlie Van whatās-his-name?! We are now officially at the start of one of the greatest Television Championship reigns of all time! The year of Cannin rolls on and it will only get better from here!
Terri Morasco: Iāll give the slightest congratulations to- is he crying?
Vasco Dias: Heās just overcome with emotion, as he SHOULD be, Morasco! This is a moment of a lifetime for this kid!
{ Caleb Cannin tries to hold back tears as he raises the Television Championship high in the air. A majority of the crowd booing him as he backs his way up the ramp. He stands at the top, falling to his knees and looking down at the championship. He looks back up at the camera, that smug grin plastered on his face as the final shot before it cuts away. }
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INVICTUS TITLE MATCH Stephen Terrella (c) vs. Wraith
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! It is for the Invictus Championship!
{ The crowd is already rallying up for the next match to take place, Wraith versus Stephen Terrella for the Invictus Championship, and they do not have to wait very long when the lights suddenly go out! The lights flicker several times, and the crowd is glancing around, knowing the typical entrance for Wraith is the random arrivalā¦ But the lights flicker several more times, until finally going out completely. }
Vacso Dias: Heās gotta be in the ring by now.
Terri Morasco: Iām trying to see.
{ The Imperitron lights up and the sound of footsteps can be heard echoing throughout the arenaā¦ }
Yāall really donāt want it with the kid,
I speak in āhomicideā, so these bitches always get it,
I make āem all scream when they hear Iām cominā with it,
Feelinā like Iām Drake, how I blow up in every city.
BREAK CHECK! Hear my ancient scream like a TAPE DECK,
Ya gamble with ya life, thatās the deal then I take bets,
Legendary fighters still aintā fuckinā with this APEX!
Every bar dropped, stop āem short like a late flex!
{ The Imperitron is now showing a sealed door, only visible by the pink light illuminating from around the edges of the door. When the first verse comes to an end, the door suddenly bursts open! }
Tried to conceal me,
āCause no one can kill me,
The death and destruction is all that I will be!
{ The spotlight hits the ring, near the turnbuckle, and Wraith is seen standing atop the turnbuckle; they glance back and forth with the smirk on their face while basking in the cheers that the audience gives. The audience does start their āYou Canāt Kill Himā chant in support of Wraith. }
HAVOC!
Not about control, or the throne!
DAMAGE!
All on my own, I am the GOAT!
DAMN IT!
Blow up the world, then search for more!
SAVAGE!
There is no one I wonāt destroy!
{ Wraith jumps from the top, landing in the ring and then just cockily moves forward to the far ropes. They sit down so theyāre seated on the middle ropes, awaiting the arrival of the Invictus Champion. }
Alison Valance: Already in the ring: Wraith! And his opponentā¦
{ 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. 'Disorder' begins to blare across the speakers. Terrella makes his entrance holding hands with Portia. They take a few steps before stopping to stand side-by-side on the stage to release their hands. She places her left hand on his right shoulder and runs her right hand down his chest and abdomen until her fingers reach the Invictus Championship around his waist. She gives it a tug before Terrella for a kiss. }
Alison Valance: About to make his way down the aisle, being accompanied by Portia... standing 6'2"... and weighing in at 309 pounds... from Cold Springs, Nevadaā¦ the Invictus Champion... Stephen Terrrrellllllaaaa!
{ Terrella 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 removes his sunglasses and vest and hands them to Portia. He surveys the arena for a few seconds with a menacing scowl before making a slow march up the stairs. Terrella walks the apron to the center of it, stopping with his left hand resting on the top rope to stare down the crowd as Portia applauds for her man from the floor. Finally he ducks under the top rope to enter the ring. He undoes the championship belt around his waist and holds it in the air as walks directly up to Wraith, but the Monster shows no reaction to the taunt. Terrella turns and jams the belt into the official's chest on his way back to the corner opposite of Wraith. }
Vasco Dias: That's a champion we can be proud of, Morasco! Did you see the way he walked up to Wraith?! No fear. None. Zilch. Zip. Zero. Cero, for our Spanish speaking audience!
Terri Morasco: I don't see how his own mother could be proud of him. I'd argue it might be wiser to have a healthy amount of fear of Wraith, though.
{ The official for this contest, Blue Shoes, holds up the Invictus Championship for the crowd to see. He passes the belt out and calls for the bell. }
Ding!
{ Wraith and Terrella circle each other. Wraith walks with a tilted head while Terrella jaws at him. }
Vasco Dias: You can feel the animosity in this one, Morasco!
Terri Morasco: These two have faced only a handful of times in one-on-one action, and both times Wraith has gotten the best of Terrella.
{ Terrella tries to feel for a lockup, looking to use his size and strength to his advantage. Wraith plays along long enough to bait Terrella close enough for a blistering kick. The White Wolf follows up with a leg sweep in the blink of an eye that takes the champion off his feet. Wraith uses his speed and agility to springboard off the ropes, but Terrella rolls away. Wraith saves himself from the crash and burn, landing on his feet after looking for what would have been a moonsault. With Terrella getting up, Wraith turns and fires off on him with a barrage of knees strikes to the crowd's delight. }
Terri Morasco: Wraith is punishing Terrella with those knees to his midsection!
{ Terrella is forced back against the ropes. He pushes into Wraith though, scooping his challenger up and dropping him throat-first over the top rope! }
Vasco Dias: There's the power of the champion though, Morasco! You can't bullrush a bulldozer! You lose every time!
{ Terrella secures Wraith's head and drags his eyes across the top rope, traveling the entire length of one side of the ring. Stephen shoves Wraith into the corner and opens up his own offense on Wraith's midsection; burying lefts and rights into the Monster's breadbasket. Terrella lowers a shoulder and starts driving it into Wraith, trying to force every ounce of air from Wraith's body. Afterward, Terrella finishes the flurry with a headbutt. }
Terri Morasco: Wraith needs to get out of that corner but it looks as if the Champion is intent on trying to keep him there.
Vasco Dias: Terrella knows he can't out-wrestle Wraith. He can't out-quick Wraith. If he can continue to keep the fight in a small space he can overwhelm Wraith, though.
{ Terrella again puts Wraith's throat against the ropes, this time choking him with it as Blue Shoes starts to count. }
Terri Morasco: Terrella with an illegal choke!
Vasco Dias: He has five seconds, Morasco!
{ Terrella breaks just before the five, but he goes right back to the illegal tactic. Blue Shoes quickens his count a little. Terrella relents just before the five again. This time Blue Shoes scolds him. Terrella doesn't take kindly, shoving Blue Shoes in the chest with one hand while telling him to "Fuck off." }
Terri Morasco: Terrella is so classless. He has absolutely no respect for anyone.
Vasco Dias: Tissue, Morasco?
{ Stephen's momentary preoccupation with the official costs him. Wraith strikes with a tornado DDT out of the corner in the blink of an eye. Wraith tries for a quick coverā¦ }
One!
Tw-No!!
{ Terrella powers out by pressing Wraith off of him. The challenger takes it in stride, showing no outward emotion as he gets back to his feet. The challenger goes after one of Terrella's arms with a well-placed kick to the shoulder. Wraith takes the arm in hand, trying to wrestle Terrella into the Fujiwara Armbar. Stephen's power initially makes it somewhat difficult, but Wraith does eventually force him to the canvas with the submission attempt. }
Terri Morasco: Wraith is tearing at the champion's arm!
Vasco Dias: Terrella isn't that far from the ropes though! He just has to find a way to drag Wraith a few feet!
Terri Morasco: The challenger won't make it easy for him!
{ Terrella grits his teeth in excruciating pain. Nevertheless, he starts to drag himself closer to the ropes. Portia leans against the bottom rope, desperately trying to shorten the trip for her man to find refuge. Blue Shoes warns her, and she verbally berates Blue Shoes for having the audacity to admonish her. Terrella keeps pulling, finally making it to the safety of the ropes. Wraith holds the submission on for every allowable second before relinquishing the hold to avoid a DQ. Stephen shakes his arm out as Wraith stands back up. For the second time tonight Portia slips her shoe off and passes it into Terrella while Wraith has his back turned. Terrella rolls over onto the shoe, trying to conceal it. When Wraith goes to try and pull Terrella up by the head and neck, Terrella spikes Wraith in the throat with the heel of the shoe! }
Vasco Dias: That's how you get a point across!
{ Blue Shoes immediately calls for the bell. }
Terri Morasco: Terrella just got himself disqualified! He didn't even make an effort to try and hide that from the official.
{ Terrella levels Wraith with a clothesline, knocking him to the canvas. The King bounces on Wraith, pounding him in the head with the point of the shoe. }
Vasco Dias: Terrella said he was going to do three things this week. He just retained his title even with the loss. He's getting a pound of flesh for the Diamond brothers. And you have to believe with those first two boxes checked off, he's now going to look to kill the monster.
Terri Morasco: Stephen Terrella is the lowest form of human life!
{ Terrella throws the shoe, choosing now to wrap both hands around Wraith's throat and try to squeeze the very life from him. Blue Shoes intervenes, trying to pull Terrella off. This infuriates the champion. He shoves Blue Shoes to the mat! Terrella stands up and removes his belt, only instead of attacking Wraith, he turns and begins to whip Blue Shoes with the belt! }
Terri Morasco: He's assaulting an IWF referee!!
Vasco Dias: We've all wanted to do it at some point, Morasco!
{ Portia slides a steel chair into the ring for Terrella. He goes from the belt to the chair, setting it up. He asks Portia to get him another chair, and Portia chases Alison Valance from her seat to retrieve the second one. Terrella takes that chair, setting it up and butting it up against the first one. }
Terri Morasco: What is he thinking here?!
Vasco Dias: Only he knows, Morasco.
{ Terrella yanks Wraith off the canvas, putting him in position for a powerbomb in front of the chairs. }
Terri Morasco: No! No! No! He'll break Wraith's back!
{ Terrella hoists Wraith up and powerbombs him through the chairs! The seats bend downward from the force! }
Terri Morasco: Wraith may be broken in half!
{ Portia mockingly chants "We just killed him" on the outside, drawing boos from the crowd. Terrella stands over Wraith, staring down at him. Backstage officials and EMTs hit the ring, but Terrella isn't having that. He turns his attention to them, striking anything that moves. }
Vasco Dias: This is going to cost him some money.
Terri Morasco: He should be suspended!
{ Some enhancement wrestlers spill out from the back, but Terrella continues swinging, taking out anyone that dares enter the ring. Suddenly, after laying motionless for a few minutes, Wraith sits up and turns his head towards Terrella! }
Vasco Dias: You've got to be kidding?!
Terri Morasco: Wraith has life!
{ Portia's jaw drops. The crowd starts chanting "You can't kill him", clapping in between. Terrella turns around and grabs his head in frustration before deciding to just bail from the ring. Portia runs into the arms of her man. Terrella backs up the ramp with Portia, jawing at Wraith. The Monster grabs one of the broken chairs and hurls it in Terrella's direction. Wraith shows no emotion, nor any sign of pain. He just stares at Terrella and points to the Invictus Championship as the crowd continues to chant "You can't kill him." }
Terri Morasco: The Monster lives! And Stephen Terrella is a marked man!
Vasco Dias: Terrella will cook something up, Morasco. Rest assured. With these two, something tells me there is going to be a lot more carnage before they're done.
Winner: Wraith by Disqualification.
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WORLD TITLE MATCH Angel Blake (c) vs Nick Knight
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Alison Valance: The following match is for the MENāS WORLD TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP!
Terri Morasco: This is our main event ladies and gentlemen. This is incredible! This is going to be the match of the night!
Vasco Dias: Weāve had some exciting matches this evening already so this is a big prediction.
{ Slowed down carousel music begins to play and is soon joined by unhinged laughing. Driving guitars join the fray and as the voice of Ivan Moody growls "Welcome to the Circus" Nick Knight bursts through the curtain and begins stomping his way towards the ring. }
Welcome to the shit show
Just another freak show
Hang your hat and hate at the door
It's a game of torture
Souls are made to order
Everything you wanted and more
{ Knight reaches ring side as the pre-chorus begins }
You've gotta kill somebody to thrill somebody
Everybody's gotta reason to bleed
You've gotta fuck somebody to know somebody
That motherfucker ain't me
{ He begins to clap trying to get the fans into it as the chorus begins to play. }
Am I the only one
That doesn't buy into the lies?
Am I the only one
That doesn't wear a disguise?
'Cause if I can't break it
And I can't change it
Then tell me, how will I know? (Tell me, how will I?)
Am I the only one
That isn't just here for the show?
{ When it get to the very last line the entire arena joins in with Ivan's snarl }
WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS!!!
Alison Valance: First down to the ring, former IWF TVās world champion current IWF Decimus Champion, weighing in at 245 pounds, standing at 6ā1āā... NICK KNIGHT!
Terri Morasco: He really has come a long way even wth the short time he has been in the IWF.
Vasco Dias: You donāt have to suck his dick, Terri. He isnt going to fuck you.
{ All the lights in the arena go out as words blaze across the Imperitron. }
āBlessed are the wicked who are healed by my hands.ā
{ The entire arena absolutely explodes with cheers as the opening notes of the orchestra version of Gateways begins to play as flames erupt across the stage like napalm. Slowly Angel Blake begins to rise from within the flames with his arms outstretched wearing a long black coat with the birthdate of his baby girl embroidered on the back and the IWF World Championship around his waist. Angel throws his arms up in the air as the metal version of Gateways takes over and really kicks into gear. Flames erupt all the way down the stage and ignite the ring posts as well as the lyrics finally kick in. }
The core principle of freedom
Is the only notion to obey
The formula of evolution and sin
Leading the way
{ Angel steps out of the flames looking over to the crowd with a terrible grin before looking toward the ring. He scowls as he begins to walk, flames erupting behind him with every step. Angel finally reaches the ring, lifting his coat to walk up the steps. He stops on the apron and looks out toward the crowd as the song blasts. Blake throws his arms out and his head back as the arena lights go up to a blinding level. Blake turns and steps into the ring with confidence heading over to the far corner. The chorus comes back around as Angel stands up on the second turnbuckle and crosses his arms over his head in an X. Blake hops down and turns his back to the corner and throws his coat off as the music dies down. }
Alison Valance: Next down to the ring, your Menās World champion, weighing in at 228 pounds and standing at 6ā1āā ā¦ ANGEL BLAKE!
Terri Morasco: Angel made this challenge without wasting a moment. I think this is something he is looking forward to.
Vasco Dias: I wish we could get his feelings on how the rest of his family did this evening but we might get a sense from the way he acts in the ring for this match.
{IWFās own head referee, Blue Shoes takes the belt from Angel and brings it over to Nick to present to him as Alison Valance prepares to make the introductions.}
Alison Valance: Ladies and Gentlemenā¦ WELCOME TO YOUR MAIN EVENT!!!!
{The crowd pops huge.}
Vasco Dias: Who will throw the first punch!?
{Finally they are face to face and both men tie up. Nick quickly over powers Blake but Angel moves behind Nick and looks for a rear waist lock, Nick spins around and pushes Angel off then rushes in for the side head lock. Angel throws Nick off into the ropes and Knight comes back looking for a clothes line! Angel ducks the clothes line and hits the ropes now, Blake comes running back looking for his own. Nick gets under that and both men turn and throw shin kicks, their shins colliding!}
Terri Morasco: Both men looking for the early advantage!
Vasco Dias: And neither one getting it!
{Blake springs into action with a leaping elbow shot to the side of Nickās head! Angel connects with several more elbow shots to Nickās head and drives him into the corner of the ring. Blake pushes off and runs across the ring, bouncing off the turnbuckles and coming back looking for the shining wizard but Nick comes out of the corner and grabs Angel for a Wrist Clutch Exploder!}
Vasco Dias: Knight with the exploder!
Terri Morasco: Targeting an area on Angel? Heās been paying attention.
Vasco Dias: Heās certainly taking this seriously.
{Blake is pulled back to his feet and Nick drives several hard knees into the gut of Blake. Knight then throws Angel with everything heās got into the turnbuckles. Nick lines up his shot and takes off looking for the Non-Dairy Creamer but Angel moves.}
Vasco Dias: Great ring awareness from Angel!
{Angel fires off the Genocide Kick on the hung up Nick Knight and sends him falling onto the apron and then to the outside of the ring. Blake seems to smile before jumping out of the ring after his opponent. Angel pulls Nick up but Knight over powers him and sends Angel running into the guard rails!}
Terri Morasco: This match just went outside!
Vasco Dias: This no manās land! Neither of them wants to be out there with the other.
Terri Morasco: It sure as hell looks like they do!
{Nick charges at Angel and buries another knee in his get, Nick then peels Angel off the rails and throws him hard into the ring post. Nick lines up his shot again and looks to crush the head of Blake with a Non-Dairy Creamer but with an almost sixth sense like awareness Angel moves and Nick hits the post hard!}
Vasco Dias: Thatās going to hurt tomorrow!
{Blake charges into Nick with a spear and both men go through the guard rails and into the crowd! Blue Shoes stops his count at eight and jumps out of the ring to check on them.}
Terri Morasco: Blue Shoes is opting to not count these men out.
Vasco Dias: Itās called refereeās discretion.
{Blue Shoes says theyāre good to go as Blake starts to pick himself back up. Knight is right behind him but Angel is head back toward the ring. Nick limps after him and clubs Blake over the back of the head hard! Nick then grabs Angel and picks him up for a back drop right onto the apron! Nick climbs up onto the apron now and picks Angel up, Nick knees him yet again and then lifts Angel into LA LA Land Suplex position.}
Terri Morasco: What the hell is Nick going to do here!?
Vasco Dias: Nothing good!
{Nick runs down the length of the apron and sends Angel flying back first with a LA LA Land Suplex into the ring post!!!}
Vasco Dias: HOLY HELL!!!!
Terri Morasco: These men already fought in one brutal match tonight but it looks like they were only getting started!
Vasco Dias: How does God recover from that!?
{Blake falls to the arena floor but Nick sees his chance and jumps down, pulls Angel up and rolls him back into the ring. Nick moves in and covers him for ONE!
TWO!
KICK OUT!}
Vasco Dias: Thank god!
Terri Morasco: I donāt believe it. How did he kick out!?
Vasco Dias: Will?
{Nick looks a little stunned as he takes his time standing up. Knight then reaches down to grab Angel who quickly rolls Knight up. Blue Shoes moves in for
ONE!
Nick kicks out and both men are up to their feet but Angel connects with a Eye Rake! Angel hits a jab/cross combo and then punts Knight right in the gut. Angel fires off the spinning backfist and Knight is staggered. Angel hits the leaping knee to top it off and Nick falls into the corner. Blake then runs in and this time hits the Shining Wizard, Angel looks for the running bull dog out of the corner he calls Heavenās Fury but Nick uses his strength to over power Angel and German suplex him into the corner!}
Vasco Dias: Brutal strikes from God but Knight was able to over power him again!
Terri Morasco: And every move Nick hits is targeting the back of Blake!
{Nick drags Angel out of the corner and goes for another cover.
ONE!
TWO!
KICK OUT!}
Vasco Dias: Not enough, not yet!
{Nick looks annoyed now and he pulls Angel up off the mat and two handed choke tosses Angel into the corner! Nick runs in with a sliding clothes line in the corner and then starts clubbing away at Angel. Nick backs off and Angel staggers toward, Nick kicks him hard in the gut and goes for Welcome to Hollywood but Angel leaves his feet and grabs Nick for the Divine Punishment!!!}
Terri Morasco: Blake has created some distance but Nick has been unstoppable!
Vasco Dias: Itās going to take everything both of these men have to put the other down!
{Angel definitely is worse for ware as he pulls himself back up to his feet using the ropes. Nick isnāt right there with him but Blake is on him with more elbow strikes then several body shot combos before another spinning heel kick. Nick is gasping for air when Angel drives a hard knee into the gut of Knight. Blake grabs Nick and pulls him in for Taraās Wings but Nick is able to break out of it, he kicks Angel hard and this time pulls out a strange fork and stabs Angel with it!!}
Vasco Dias: Is that the vajra?
Terri Morasco: That has got to be it!
{Blake rolls out of the ring as Nick scrambles to make a cover. Angel falls on his hands and knees on the outside as Nick sneers.}
Vasco Dias: Blake doing the smart thing and getting out of the ring.
Terri Morasco: I think Nick could have won if he had made the pin.
Vasco Dias: Could have but didnāt.
{Angel begins to stagger away from the ring and toward the announce tables. Nick rolls out behind him, still limping a little from the ring post kick. Nick chases after Angel and crushes him from behind with a clothesline that sends Angel falling onto the announce table! Nick looks around as the crowd roars, they know what is going to happen next. Blue Shoes jumps out of the ring but Nick ignores him as he climbs up onto the table.}
Vasco Dias: It looks like Blue Shoes is going to let this slide!
Terri Morasco: Referee discretion?
{Nick reaches down and pulls Angel up to his feet by his hair. Angel throws Nickās hands off him and connects with a brutal knee to the gut. Angel quickly ties Nick up and hits him with the The Deadlights piledriver through the table!!!}
Terri Morasco: Nickās spine canāt be feeling good right now!
Vasco Dias: Combo that with Gods devastating strikes, each one designed to rob you of air.
Terri Morasco: Nick has got to be hurting.
{Both men lay in the rubble of the table as Blue Shoes checks on them, they both signal their fine to continue. Slowly Angel starts to stand up, Nick is pushing himself up as well. Eventually both men make it to their feet. Blake hits an elbow shot, Nick fires off a right hand. Angel hits another elbow, Nick a right hand, elbow, right hand, elbow, right hand, elbow, right hand, left hand, right hand, left hand and Angel is staggered as Nick grabs him for an overhead belly to belly suplex and puts Angel through the SPANISH ANNOUNCE TABLE!!!}
Vasco Dias: Nick, not one to be up staged here.
Terri Morasco: An over head belly to belly suplex, targeting that lower back.
Vasco Dias: Iām sure the table cushioned some of that fall?
Terri Morasco: Not likely.
{Nick pushes himself up once again and grabs Angel by the wrist, dragging him off whatās left of the table. Nick drags Angelās body over to the ring apron and picks him up. Nick rolls Angel into the ring and climbs up onto the apron, Angel springs back to life and guillotines Nick on the top rope! Nick nearly falls off the apron as Angel climbs out onto the apron too and grabs Nick for Taraās Wings on the apron!}
Vasco Dias: God doing more damage to the spine of Nick Knight!
Terri Morasco: I donāt know how theyāre still moving.
{Angel rolls Nick into the ring now and covers him.
ONE!
TWO!
KICK OUT!}
Vasco Dias: Just a two count for God!
{Angel is slow to get back to his feet, his back giving him a lot of trouble as he tries to find his balance. Blake helps Nick up and goes to sling him into the corner but Nick reverses it and pulls Angel in for a short arm clothesline! Angel tries to get right up but Nick hoists him over his shoulder and runs Angel into the corner of the ring with snake eyes! Angel bounces off and right into another stab with the vajra!!!}
Terri Morasco: STOP STABBING!
{Nick quickly hooks the leg of Blake for
ONE!
TWO!
KICK OUT!}
Vasco Dias: God just got the shoulder up!
Terri Morasco: That was a delayed kick out, Iām not sure Angel even knew he did it.
{Nick peels Angel off the mat and brings him back to his feet but Angel fires off rapid fire body shots and then a barrage of elbow shots, one opening a deep cut over the left eye of Nick Knight! Nick is staggers and Angel connects with the leaping knee to the jaw of Knight and whips him hard into the corner of the ring! Blake charges in for Daddy's Dental Work. Blake covers Knight for a
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
As soon as three is called Angel collapses on the mat}
Alison Valance: your winner and still your championā¦ Angel Blake!
Terri Morasco: That was way too close a match to feel that comfortable calling it a victory.
Vasco Dias: I have no doubt these men are going to be fighting again.
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Well howdy there pardner.