SHOW OPENING{ Heart of a Champion by Hollywood Undead plays as we are brought the opening intro to IWF Odyssey! We see a shot of the IWF Men's World Champion and half of the IWF World Tag Team Champions, Angel Blake, then see clips of the other half, Wraith. Then we see more clips of Dean Harper, JC Keeton, RAM and Nick Danger followed by clips of Matthew Knox, Sorcha Wynn, and a smirking Caleb Cannin. The camera pans around the jam packed arena and the screaming fans before we get a shot of the commentary booth and Iyo Kenshin! }Iyo Kenshin: Welcome to IWF Presents: Odyssey! I am your play by play commentator, Iyo Kenshin and with me as always on color is Rayne!
Rayne: Its a pleasure to be here in Baltimore, Maryland live from the CFG Bank Arena! Weāve got an absolutely stacked card for you tonight!
Iyo Kenshin: Nick Danger defends the World Television Championship against El Grande Malo! Leopoldo Grimm versus Emmanuelle versus John Nash Strader in a triple threat match that may have future title implications! And in our main event Matt Knox defends the Invictus Championship against Serenity!
Rayne: Not to mention we will hear from the former Mens World Champion, Angel Blake as well as Stephen Terrella and Iām sure you all heard the news but the latest signing to Odyssey will be in the ring with our very own, Keybo Shabbaz!
Iyo Kenshin: But before we get to all of that we have our opening contest! Hellscream takes in Seth Evans! And it starts right now!
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SINGLES MATCH
Hellscream vs. Seth Evans
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{A red hue light shines throughout the arena as āFor Victory or Deathā by Amon Amarth plays through the speakersāmany of the fans have a negative response as Lilana Wrynn is the first to emerge from behind the curtains; she waves her arm in front of her demanding that the crowd is quiet which only causes them to be louder. Two security guards are the next to emerge from behind the curtains with chains held firmly in their handsāthey pull on the chain which causes Hellscream to emerge from behind the curtains with a scowl on his face, but the crowd erupts into a cheer for their resident orc! He looks back and forth at the crowd that begins to chant āLok-Tar-O-Gar!ā at the top of their lungsāmany Horde symbols fly up among the crowd which causes Hellscream to smirk as he is followed out by two more security guards who have two more chainsāthe chains from each security guard is attached to a collar wrapped around Hellscreamās neck while Lilana Wrynn is leading the way; she points out to one of the fans that is holding the Horde symbol high and demands they take it down but they wave it higher. Lilana Wrynn scowls to the crowd as Hellscream lifts his head proud for the support he receives, but keeps walking with the securityāLilana Wrynn slides under the bottom rope and stands up inside of the ring, as security holds Hellscream near the apron of the ring. With a wave of Lilanaās hand, they pull the collar from Hellscreamās neck, and he lets out a bellowing shout before leaping to the top of the apron with his eyes locked on Lilana Wrynn. She gestures for him to get into the ring and he obliges without ever taking his eyes off herāshe gets face to face with him showing that she doesnāt fear the orc and starts giving him several commands. Hellscream keeps his head forward as Lilana Wrynn allows a smile to creep along her face, satisfied that he understands what he must doāthe referee takes a gulp and stands at the far side of the ring to stay away from the brute in front of him. Hellscream stands completely still waiting for the bell to sound. The security that has escorted him out to the ring surrounds him to ensure that Hellscream cannot escape.}Iyo Kenshin: It has been a long time since we have seen HELLSCREAM in the ring, but he has returned! The epitome of power. The epitome of brute! The epitome of strength! Rayne, I do not like Seth Evansās odds going into this oneā¦ Itās one thing to fight a man, but another to fight an orc.
Rayne: I love the ferocity of thisā thingā when he gets going! Make no doubt about it, that is a future champion right there!
{All of the lights flicker out throughout the arena and turquoise tinted lights quickly replace while the opening guitar riff of āBlow Me Awayā begins to play through the speakers. A roar of cheers rings from the majority of the fans in the arena and from the way that the camera does see them, it doesnāt appear that one single person is sitting in their seat; Seth emerges from behind the curtains dressed in his loose leather pants with the Halo symbol on his left leg. He lifts his hand above his eyes to block the blinding light from him to take a moment to look at the entire crowd, and smiles and nods his head in approval for the reception that he receives. Not moving from his spot at the top of the ramp, he brings his hands to his chest and jumps up and down a few times as if to get the blood flowing before finally landing, and hunching for a moment before breaking into a sprint; while sprinting down the ramp he slaps hands with many of the fans on one side of the front row but as he reaches the end of the ramp, he centers himself before taking a long jump and landing one foot on the apron, showing off his athleticism, and his hands reach forward to grip the rope and steady himself on the apron. Both of his hands grip the rope tightly before shaking the rope to fire himself up and quickly stepping between the top and middle rope, and breaking again into a sprint to one of the turnbuckles. While standing there basking in the praise, he extends his arms out for several seconds and finally brings his hand in to pound his chest twice, and finally steps down from the turnbuckle to wait for the match to begin.}Rayne: This guy is here, then heās gone, then heās here, then heās gone! I think itās about time someoneā something like Hellscream just does us all a favor and puts a full finish to this mediocre career of Seth Evans.
Iyo Kenshin: Seth is a world class contender! He has fought some of the best around the world, and he has fought even for the IWF Menās World Championship, but he is going to have his hands full with this one.
DING!
{ The bell sounds, and Seth Evans charges out to battle the behemoth! A series of left handed strikes against the Orcā¦but Hellscream snarls and gets Seth into a waistlock, and then sails him over with a belly-to-belly suplex! }Rayne: There it is! Heās just going to pick him apart, Iyo. Heās just going to show that power, show that ferocity, and heās going to tear through him and anyone that stands across from him like a lamb to the slaughter.
Iyo Kenshin: You have to admire Sethās bravery going in like that, but it was quite foolish.
{ Seth clutches his back while standing back to his feet, and Hellscream catches him with another belly-to-belly suplex! Seth rolls through and is in the corner, as the Orc charges in with a clothesline that almost decapitates Seth right then and there! The impact causes Seth to kick up, and fall flat on the canvas. Hellscream grabs Seth by the head and almost rips him back to a standing position, trapping him in the corner, and repeats a standing clothesline against his opponentā¦ Seth is trying to stumble forward, almost collapsing, but Hellscream keeps him there and continues the onslaught. }Iyo Kenshin: I donāt know how Seth is still standing from those shots, but all I can think is that Hellscream wants to have his way with him. Itās not a pretty picture.
Rayne: I told you, Iyo, I told you that Hellscream is just pure power! And heās going to teach a lesson to all of those people in the back that think theyāre going to come in here with something to prove!
{ Hellscream takes a step back, and Seth clutches the ropes to keep himself standingā¦ the Orc snickers at his opponent before charging in and crushing Seth with all of his weight with a body splash! Hellscream locks his arms around Seth and takes him down with a belly-to-side suplex, instantly going in for the cover! }Rayne: This is it.
ONE!
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TWO!
{ Seth kicks out! }
Rayne: You shouldāve stayed down while you had the chance.
Iyo Kenshin: There are many quality traits about Seth Evans, and one of which is that he does not give up in the face of adversity, and so these fans know that he is not going to go down without a fight.
{ Seth sits up, resting on his elbow while trying to shake out the cobwebs. }Lilana Wrynn: STAY ON HIM, HELLSCREAM!
{ Lilana screams, pounding her fists against the ring apron. Hellscream stands up and pulls Seth to his feet at the same time, merely manhandling Sethā¦ Seth fires with a hard shot to the sternum! Hellscream grunts, but still seems unphased. A second shot from Seth! The crowd cheers loud for Seth, trying to rally him back into this match. Seth with a third shot! A fourth! A fifth! Hellscream is getting rocked from every shot that Seth throws at him, and Seth battles him back against the ropes. }Iyo Kenshin: Weāre seeing that surge of energy from Seth Evans, and we could see him turning this around! There is a way for Seth to take advantage of this match, but it means that he has to be quick on his feet.
Rayne: This is just Hellscream toying with his prey. No predator likes to have things just handed to them! They want to hunt!
{ Seth sends Hellscream across with an Irish-whip; HELLSCREAM REVERSES! Seth rebounds off of the ropes, and Hellscream lifts Seth with ease into a gorilla press slam position ā Hellscream parades around the ring, showboating his own strength while Liliana Wrynn applauds the Orcā¦ until Hellscream flings Seth upward, and Seth crashes against the canvas. Seth clutches his chest while sitting up, and Hellscream wastes no time with a heavy overhand chop! Seth wobbles, but gets back to his feet; Hellscream with a second overhand chop! Hellscream then locks his arms around Seth to go for another series of suplexesā¦ }Rayne: And now heās going to just dismantle the rest of him!
Iyo Kenshin: It seems thatā wait!
{ Seth with a bell clap! }Iyo Kenshin: That kind of attack really can disorient you, and I donāt care how big you are, that is going to do some damage!
{ Hellscream still has Seth, but a second bell clap! And a third! And a fourth! A fifth! Seth is able to break free and goes for the SIDE EFFECT! Hellscream manages to fight him off with a few elbows, and goes for a quick standing clothesline after knocking Seth looseā Seth ducks! Seth leaps up and catches Hellscream with the CLUTCH! }Iyo Kenshin: CLUTCH KICK! The Pele kick that Seth Evans has used for years to shift the momentum of the match, and it looks like heās firing on all cylinders!
Rayne: Itās not going to be enough to take down Hellscream, Iyo. Itās not going to be enough!
{ The crowd is going crazy as Seth is getting some support behind himself, and Lilana is shouting at Hellscream for his failureā¦ Seth gets to his feet, and turns right around to an oncoming Hellscream; Seth catches him with a drop toe hold, and transitions straight for an ANKLE LOCK! Seth gets the grapevine and drops down, wrenching as hard as he can on Hellscreamās ankle as the Orc pounds a closed fist against the mat a couple of timesā¦ Hellscream transitions himself a little bit on the mat in an attempt to alleviate some of the pressure, but Seth continues twisting. }Iyo Kenshin: Seth with a different strategy going into this, and heās going to take out the leg of his opponent. If Hellscream cannot stand, then he cannot fight! Itās a great strategy!
Rayne: All heās doing is delaying the inevitable. Heās got a good lock on that ankle, Iām not going to deny that, but once Hellscream gets out of itā¦ heās done for. Hellscream looks more annoyed than he does in pain!
{ Hellscream persists forward and gets a hand on the bottom rope! }Iyo Kenshin: And thereās the rope break. Despite the size difference, Seth is still playing this fairly and he does release before the referee has to fight him off of him.
Rayne: And thatās a mistake. I know Seth has an edgy side to him, and the only way he has a legitimate chance at winning here tonight is if he brings it out!
{ Seth releases the hold without any issue, and Lilana steps onto the apron starting to mouth off at Sethā¦ Seth gestures to her, and tells the referee to get her off of the apron. Meanwhile, Hellscream uses the ropes to get to his feetā right before Hellscream can turn toward her, Lilana does drop from the ring apron, and Hellscream attempts to blindside Seth with a little limp in his step! Seth narrowly avoids it, and comes in with a series of left-handed strikes. }Iyo Kenshin: Seth firing with several left-handed strikes, his dominant hand, and he can pack quite a punch with thoseā
Rayne: But thereās a difference between the standard power ofā¦ well, him, and the power of Hellscream! This is not the battle you want to have with him!
{ Hellscream is shaking off some of the damage, still hurting from the ankle lock, and Seth starts alternating left punches with kicks directed toward that weakened ankle; Hellscream braces for each shot before finally driving forward with a heavy knee! Hellscream snarls while pulling Seth onto his shoulders for LOKāTRA! }
Rayne: YES! YES! I told you!
Iyo Kenshin: Seth is battling back, though! Those clean elbows to Hellscreamās head, and Hellscream is unable to fend them off from that position. Each elbow is landing decisively!
{ Seth hits Hellscream with several elbows! After about six of them, Hellscream hunches forward and Seth is back to his feetā¦Seth grabs Hellscream by the arm, and pulls him toward him before raising him onto his own shoulders! Seth holds Hellscream on his shoulders for a couple of seconds, showing his own power and his own determinationā¦ }Iyo Kenshin: That is almost three-hundred pounds that Seth is holding onto his shoulders, and he could be looking for the Extermination!
{ Seth is able to lift Hellscream up and over with EXTERMINATION, and hooks his leg in the process! }ONE!
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THREE!!!!!
DING! DING! DING!
Alison Valance: Your winner! BY WAY OF PINFALL! SETH! EEEEEVVVVVAAAAANNNNNSSSSS!!!!!
Rayne: I canāt believe it!
Iyo Kenshin: That determination, Rayne! Seth perseveres! But Seth also is wise to get out of the ring!
{ Seth rolls out of the ring without any hesitation as Lilana wails while sliding into the ring and looks like sheās ready to take matters into her own handsā¦ The referee joins Seth outside of the ring and raises his arm in succession as he backs up the ramp while āBlow Me Awayā by Breaking Benjamin plays with the crowd cheering Sethās victory. }WINNER AT 9:07: SETH EVANS------------------------------------
SEGMENTA Response
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{ The feed cuts to somewhere backstage at the CFG Bank Arena. The lights are low, there's a fine mist in the air, not much of the background can be made out. Slowly a shape takes form in the darkness, at first a light blue but eventually the pale painted face of the former IWF Menās World Champion, Angel Blake takes shape. He wears a crooked smile as he glares with cold, black eyes. }āMatthew Knoxā¦ā
{ Thereās a tinge of excitement to his voice as he lets the name hang out there for several long moments. }āI wonāt be wasting my time with a prolonged diatribe of absolute drivel, like you. The simple answer to your challenge isā¦ā
{ That crooked smile turns into his signature awful grin. }āIāll see you at Wrestlestockā¦ā
{ The crowd in the arena is buzzing after Angel accepted Knoxās challenge. }āBut know this, Matthew, your actions have consequences. What you did to me at Sacrifice will not be tolerated. But it will not be JUST you who pays the price. Count your friends, Matthews, they dwindle in number and youāre about to have far lessā¦ā
{ Angelās face once again disappears into the darkness as we are taken back to the commentary booth. }Rayne: I think Knox may have made a calculated mistake last week when he attacked Angel.
Iyo Kenshin: He may have.
Rayne: I donāt know who Knox considers his friends but he may want to warn them.
Iyo Kenshin: He may want to apologize ahead of time too!
Rayne: Assuming Angel doesnāt get to them first! Donāt go anywhere, weāll be right back!
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TRIPLE THREAT
2k RP Limit
Leopold Grimm vs. Emmanuelle vs. John Nash Strader
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{ A curtain resembling an old three ring circus is seen on the stage as a fire erupts from the top of the tent. As "Freakshow" by Circus of Fools blares. Leopold Grimm walks out slowly from the flames. He smirks as he struts down the ramp. He laughs maniacally as he enters the ring. The fans boo as he waves his arms and acts as if they are cheering. It's like all he hears are laughs in his crazed mind. }Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, we're all set to get another look at the very peculiar Leopold Grimm in this triple threat contest tonight. His first outing here didn't go as he had hoped, I would imagine. Is this the type of environment, where chaos often reigns supreme in these triple threat matches, the type of contest that could get him on track here in your estimation?
Rayne: I do feel it plays to his strengths, Iyo. We're talking about a guy that's 6'2" and a solid two hundred and forty-five pounds, and he has packed a lot of strength into that frame. He likes to get rough, too. That's something to keep in the back of your mind if you're Emmanuelle and Strader because there aren't in any disqualifications in a three way match. Even if it goes south for him again though, at least he'll always be able to find a job at Coney Island.
{ "Big Gun" by AC/DC starts to play as the arena lights alternate between the club colours of blue and white. John rides out from around the side of the stage on his 1945 Harley Davidson Panhead with Alexandra Calaway sitting on the back. He revs his bike as he raises his left hand in a fist into the air.}Alison Valance: Weighing in at two-hundred-and-fifty-five pounds hailing from London, Ontario by way of Reno, Nevada... he is the international president of the Brothers of Mayhem MC... he is... JOHN... NASH... STRADER!!!!!!!!!!!
{ John hits the gear shift and rides down to the ring, circling it and stops facing the entrance ramp. He gets off his bike, and removes his kutte, handing it to the bell keep, letting them know if anything happens to it, he knows where they live. He walks up the ring steps, wiping his black leather riding boots on the ring apron, before stepping through the ropes. He leans back in his corner, awaiting his other opponent. Calaway takes up a position at ringside in his corner. }
Rayne: This guy intrigues me, Iyo. He's another bull of a man. The Strader name is well-known in the wrestling industry too, and I just don't think it's going to take that long for him to find himself with championship gold around his waist in this company.
Iyo Kenshin: What strikes me the most about him is he isn't what you may expect at first glance. This is a very, very smart individual.
Rayne: So you're saying he just looks dumb?
Iyo Kenshin: No, I didn't mean it-- I was trying to pay him a compliment! You're twisting my words around, Rayne!
Rayne: Don't try to backpedal now, Iyo. I'm going to tell him you said that, too. John! John!
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, sit down!!!
{ Emmanuelle stands at the curtain as āSay Goā by D Smoke begins to play. She walks out, taking time to soak in the reaction of the crowd before making her way down to the ring. }
Iyo Kenshin
{still sweating}: I want to talk about Emmanuelle for a minute as we see her approach the ring.
Rayne: I bet you do.
Iyo Kenshin: I'm thoroughly impressed by Emmanuelle, Rayne. She is a very well-rounded competitor between those ropes, and I find her goals to be very admirable here. In her last match, she took Jennie Fenix to her absolute limits too.
Rayne: Maybe that's why she's the only person currently out here that couldn't find a friend to come with? Ever think of that?
{ Emmanuelle takes her corner as the three competitors ready themselves for the start of the match. The referee for this contest -Tommy Knocker- calls for the opening bell. }
Ding!
{ Grimm bursts out of his corner, taking the shortest path to get to one of his adversaries by running the length of the ring to drive the smaller Emmanuelle back into a corner. Strader hangs back, content to let events unfold as they may for the moment. Grimm rakes Emmanuelle's eyes, blinding her. He brings Emmanuelle out of the corner the hard way, tossing her over with a release belly-to-back suplex that lands her near the center of the ring. As Grimm gets up, Strader takes his shot by planting Leopold with a big boot to the face! Grimm goes down hard, momentarily leaving Strader as the only competitor standing. Strader winds up his arm and charges the ropes, building steam to level the formerly rising Emmanuelle with a huge clothesline from hell! Leopold is up though, and he levels John with a punishing discuss style lariat as the heavy hits keep coming! }
Iyo Kenshin: If you came to see headlock takeovers, this may not be the match for you! They are absolutely unloading on each other in that ring!
Rayne: Times like these remind me how thankful I am sometimes to be retired from in-ring competition. If someone blasts you in the head with their arm, it's going to hurt. When you don't see it coming though, it's so much worse. Everything just goes black for a second and you have to figure out where you even are before you start thinking about how to defend yourself.
{ The crowd starts to boo as Leopold looks to the top of the stage. }
Rayne: Speaking of heavy artillery, however....
Iyo Kenshin: Stephen Terrella and Portia have just made their way out onto the stage. What is their motive here!?
Rayne: Despite what that imposter champ we have now may say, this is still Stephen Terrella's show. Maybe they just want to get a closer look at some of the new talent? Maybe the stench coming off Matt Knox drove them out from the back? I don't know.
{ Emmanuelle takes advantage of the fact that Grimm's attention has been diverted, plowing into the back of him with a Shotgun Dropkick! Both her boots connect with the small of Grimm's back, knocking him to the outside of the ring! The Platinum Standard turns her attention to Strader, spiking his head into the canvas with a snap DDT! Neveah checks in on Leopold on the outside as Emmy gets back to her feet. She chases Neveah off with a wave of her arm after stepping out onto the apron before coming off of it with a thunderous tornado DDT that drives Grimm's head straight into the floor! }Rayne: Emmanuelle is out here giving out DDTs like she's Oprah!
Iyo Kenshin: She has done well building some momentum for herself; and perhaps just importantly, has managed to get one man to the outside of the ring while keeping the other inside of it. That could make securing a pinfall much easier... but she needs to watch Calaway...
Rayne: I don't think Emmanuelle is even aware that Alexandra is crouched down behind that corner on the other side of the ring...
{ Calaway darts out and blindsides Emmanuelle with a shot to the back of the head as the Platinum Standard gets up, knocking Emmy down! Alexandra picks Emmanuelle up and rolls her back inside of the ring to a waiting Strader. Calaway lays in a few stomps on Grimm as Strader reaches down for Emmanuelle, pulling her up by her hair. John shoots Emmanuelle into the corner with a ton of authority, following her in with a big splash! The air gets driven from Emmanuelle's chest, and the only thing that prevents her from falling forward onto the canvas is the imposing John Nash Strader. He takes Emmanuelle by the arm and gives it a twist, keeping control of her left wrist as he ascends the turnbuckles. Strader walks across the top rope, displaying a tremendous amount of balance for a man his size, then crashes down onto Emmanuelle's arm with "Old School". Calaway smiles on the outside, seeing John in firm control of the match up at the moment. On the other side of the ring, Neveah does her best to get Grimm back into the fight. }
Iyo Kenshin: This capacity crowd we have here in the CFG Bank arena is voicing their displeasure over how Strader has gained the advantage in this match up.
Rayne: John Nash Strader is going to do what's best for John Nash Strader, the same as any Strader would. You can't let these people guide your career. Most of them have never been in a real fight in their lives!
{ A very groggy Leopold Grimm makes his way back inside of the ring at Neveah's urging. Strader spots him though and puts a few boots to Grimm to keep him from getting to his feet. Strader peels Leopold up off the canvas, bringing him back toward the middle of the ring. John places Grimm in a powerbomb position, setting up... and eventually delivering a debilitating Jackknife Powerbomb in the center of the ring to Grimm! Terrella and Portia continue to look on, seemingly impressed by the display of power from Strader. John covers Leopold. The referee slides into position for a count... }
One!
Two!!
No!!!
{ Grimm shows off some of his toughness by lifting a shoulder just before the referee's hand touches the canvas for a third time! }Iyo Kenshin: That was so, so close!
Rayne: Calaway was starting to make her way into the ring to join John! He thought he had it! She thought he had it! That's how close it was!
{ Strader again peels Grimm off the canvas, delivering a stiff kick to Grimm's gut to double him over. Grimm reaches into his bag of tricks this time, however, being aware enough of what may be coming to blind Strader with "Grimm Nature" when John goes in for the lift into the "MLHR"! Grimm stings Strader with a straight jab before Emmanuelle jumps back into the fray with a liver punch, followed by a side Russian Leg Sweep to take Strader down! Battered, beleaguered and bruised; Grimm takes in a big breath of air and taunts Emmanuelle to come at him as Strader rolls to the floor. Emmanuelle goes in with a shoot headbutt on Grimm, but the blow only knocks him back. She goads in for an an answer, but she prevents his strike with a "Cross Counter!" Leopold is standing on spaghetti legs, and Emmanuelle capitalizes by hitting him with her version of the Destino that she calls the "Palisades Bomber"! Emmanuelle covers! The referee slides into position for the count! }
One!
Two!!
Three!!!
{ With Strader blinded, Calaway tries to get back up into the ring to interrupt the count on his behalf but is a hair too late. The referee calls for the bell! }
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
{ Knowing she's outnumbered at ringside, Emmanuelle rolls off the cover and out to the floor as her music hits. She hops the barricade at ringside and begins to celebrate her victory with the crowd as they cheer her. }Iyo Kenshin: Big, big win for Emmanuelle here tonight against two very tough and physical adversaries, Rayne!
Rayne: She's going to feel it in the morning, but I can't take anything away from her tonight.
{ Terrella and Portia disappear to the back as Calaway goes to tend to Strader by trying to help him wipe the mist from his eyes. Grimm rolls out of the ring and falls to the floor, where Neveah tries to give some help to him. The show goes to commercial with a shot of Emmanuelle still celebrating in the crowd though with the people. }
Winner: Emmanuelle by pinfall.------------------------------------
SEGMENTRecruitment
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{ We find Caroline Machado backstage, milling about in an empty suite. She's had quite the busy schedule as of late, so it was a relief to see her playing the Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster on her Nintendo Switch. Engrossed into her gameplay session, she's unaware that Yulia Malakova has snuck in through the partially-open door. Caroline looks up and sees her guest. }Caroline Machado: Hi!!!
{ Yulia chuckled. }Yulia Malakova: Aren't you always this cheerful?!
Caroline Machado: Hehehe...in tough times, we need to remember that there's always a light.
{ Caroline saved her game and turned off the power. Yulia sauntered into the room and sat down on a folding chair next to her. }Yulia Malakova: I...no, WE...could use your light.
Caroline Machado: Who's this 'we?'
Yulia Malakova: You know....me and RAM.
{ The Brazilian raised her left brow. }Yulia Malakova: Call it recruitment. Imagine, I can make you a bigger star than you are right now -- much like how I made RAM.
{ Yulia paused, then pulled out a small brochure for a proposed new wrestling academy to open in Frisco, Texas -- around 30 miles north of Dallas in Collin County. }Yulia Malakova: I'm starting up a new Palace...and RAM is a lost soul. He could really use your comfort about now. It will help you get away from JJ's treachery...he was never a good trainer for RAM to begin with, much less a good father for his children -- our children.
{ Caroline shook her head. }Caroline Machado: What are you doing to him?! Putting those ideas into his mind, it's like the Borg Queen!
Yulia malakova: Hmph, don't be so dense! I'm not like the Borg Queen -- I'm better than that.
{ Yulia scoffed. }Yulia Malakova: Really?! The Pack, the Age of Gods, Powers That Be, Being InFamous, The Work...they were all about forced assimilation. I...I, on the other hand, am about...evolution. The desire to grow beyond your own specific limits.
Caroline Machado: Yes, it IS about growth...but not in your way. Not that way.
{ The Russian scoffed. }Yulia Malakova: Really?! So...you live by JJ's way of thinking?! How heroic...
Caroline Machado: JJ has been a FATHER to me. Yet even he knows...
{ In a rare moment, Caroline raised her voice. Her tone became terse with each beat. }Caroline Machado: ...I live my life in my own way. My. Own. Way.
{ Yulia snorted, then stood up. She paced around Caroline's suite like a stern taskmaster. }Yulia Malakova: What have you been searching for? A chance to be Women's World Champion again? Parents...that actually LIVE and care about you instead of feeding their own egos?! What about...your love for RAM...?!
{ Caroline gave Yulia the dirtiest look one can hope to imagine. }Caroline Machado ...
Yulia Malakova: What is the matter, Putin cut your tongue off?!
{ Caroline remained speechless, processing just how low James Gilmore's ex was going to stoop. }Yulia Malakova: Poor, poor little lady...there is not a single hurtful bone in your body. How can you be mentally incapable of showing anger...?!
{ Yulia laughed out loud as she watched Caroline nearly hit the point of tears. }Yulia Malakova: Give it some time. Ponder for a while...
{ Yulia smirked from ear to ear before seductively walking out of the room. Caroline's eyes were red and watery as she covered her face and shook her head, wondering what has happened to her friend RAM. }Rayne: Whoa! Is she...?! Caroline in TEARS?! Heh, I never thought I'd see the day...
Iyo Kenshin: This is sickening. How can anyone enjoy this, huring one of the kindest and most gentle former Women's World Champions we've ever had?!
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IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
1k RP Limit
El Grande Malo vs. Nick Danger (c)
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{ The house lights dim slightly as the words āOLĆā appear on the screen. The fans begin chanting along with the music as El Negro Muerte glides through the curtain, his cape drawn around him as he makes his way to the center of the stage looking menacingly out at the crowd }Allison Valance: Making his way to the ring from Xalapa, Mexico, weighing in at two hundred and five pounds he represents the Bueno Club ... El Negro Muerte!
{ Muerte stalks his way down to the ring, hissing at the fans and their outstretched hands. He pauses at the bottom of the steel steps before quickly scaling them and throwing back his cape and dashing into the ring where he slinks into the near corner and glares at everyone around him. }Iyo Kenshin: Malo might be a bit rusty as he challenges Nick Danger for the World TV title.
Rayne: If I were Malo? I'd be counting my blessings 'cuz frankly, he he hasn't done a damn thing to deserve this shot!
{ "Out Of The Black" by Royal Blood comes on the speaker and red smoke follow on the entrance ramp . Nick Danger walks out onto the entrance ramp wearing his wrestling attire having a determine look on his face he makes his way down the entrance taking off his leather jacket toss it to fan and giving them high fives. Nick climb the stel steps then climb the top turnbuckle and and sees his fans saying "Rising Ace" he jumps inside the ring and gets ready for the match to start. }Iyo Kenshin: Nick Danger is defending his title for the second time. He's come a long, LONG way since teaming up with RAM.
Rayne: A man that idiot spurned just to satisfy his own ego. Oh, Little Nick will be gettin' his comeuppance, that's for damn sure!
[DING!]
{ Blue Shoes called for the bell. While the match itself last just under fifteen minutes, it was still a fast-paced, roller-coaster of an affair that saw both men dazzling the crowd with their skill sets. Malo, to his credit, shook off whatever ring rust he might've had by going after Nick Danger, confusing him with a wide array of high-flying maneuvers! He would eventually hit his trademarked jumping knee smash at 8:35 to score a close two-count! But Nick Danger, on this night, was the better man of the two! After surprising Malo with his Legacy Cutter from out of nowhere that scored a two-count, Danger would take control of the match for keeps! At 14:25, Nick was able to connect with his RISE AND FALL springboard forearm smash combination to get the three-count and retain his title! }[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Alison Valance: Here is your winner...AND STIIIIIILLLLLL...IWF WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION! NICK! DAAAAAANGEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!
Iyo Kenshin: Nick Danger retains the TV title! He's lookin' great as Heir to the Throne approaches!
Rayne: That was a fluke. He should've beaten Malo in nothing flat!
{ Danger stands victorious in the middle of the ring when all the lights in the CFG Bank Arena go out. }Iyo Kenshin: Whatās going on!?
Rayne: Nothing good!
{ When the lights come back itās Danger in the middle of the ring ready for a fight and Angel Blake is standing behind him! }Iyo Kenshin: What is Angel Blake doing out here!?
{ Just as Danger goes to turn from all the crowd noise, Angel levels him with a Genocide Kick right under the jaw!!! }Rayne: Angel said that Knoxās friends would pay!
{ Angel drops down over the top of Nick Danger and starts to lay in some heavy right hands as officials pour out from the back. Thereās a little bit of blood dribbling out from the side of Dangerās mouth. }Iyo Kenshin: This is going a step too far!
Rayne: This is blood for blood!
{ Angel chases off the officials one by one as they try to enter the ring. He then scoops up Dangerās World Television Championship. }Iyo Kenshin: Oh no.
Rayne: Eye for an eye!
{ Danger is starting to get to his feet as officials watch helplessly from the outside. Angel beckons Danger to stand and as he does Angel comes in and clubs Danger with the World Television Championship! }Raybe: Tooth for a tooth!
{ Matt Knox now comes storming out from the back as Angel takes a powder out of the ring and into the crowd. Knox slides into the ring to check on Danger as well as the rest of the officials. }Iyo Kenshin: What a disgusting display by Angel Blake!
Rayne: Angel warned him!
Iyo Kenshin: I donāt care if he warned him! You donāt attack another competitor from behind!
Rayne: Youāre right, thats why Knox shouldnāt play with fire.
{ Knox can be seen yelling at Angel who now stands in the crowd with a big smirk on his face as we head to a break. }------------------------------------
Alexandra Calaway: Terrella we need to talk. If you don't mind of course.
Stephen Terrella: Yeah. I know you might be wondering why the hell I helped you up after we beat the piss out of each other two weeks ago. And maybe I'm wrong. Maybe you ain't. But I'm going to tell you something I don't say to many of these other motherfuckers in this locker roomā you earned my fucking respect.
Stephen Terrella: I don't say that shit lightly either. You do whatever it takes, and you don't seem to give a damn what anyone thinks of you. Hell, you beat my ass with a fucking wrench. And at the end when I thought I had you, you still wouldn't quit knowing damn well who I am and the shit I've done to guys like fucking Knox. Now we could keep on spilling each other's blood the way we didā¦ or it makes me think, now that we've bled togetherā¦
Portia: We could do business together, Alexandra. We can help you the same way you can help us.
Alexandra Calaway: I was about to say the same thing to you Terrella. It's not everyday I find someone on my level. You know, what you did out there, that showed a lot of respect.
Alexandra: You got a deal.
Portia: Why don't the two of you come inside. We have drinks on hand, and there is one thing in particular we would love to discuss with you.
Rayne: I think the fans are going to like this. Youāve heard the news, youāve seen the tweets, itās official, the IWF has brought back one half of one of the best tag teams in the early history of the company.
Iyo Kenshin: Of course one half being part of the reason heās getting a second chance, the other part is heās been tearing it up across North America and Japan!
Rayne: And our own Keybo Shabaz will have an exclusive interview with this man! Take it away Keybo!
Keybo Shabaz: Thanks guys. Iām sure most of you remember one of the best tag team to ever grace an IWF ring in the Brothers Black!
Keybo Shabaz: And anyone who follows wrestling has heard about the tragic passing of Eddie Black earlier this year.
Keybo Shabaz: Well it is with deep sadness as well as excitement as I reintroduce to you, the IWFās newest signeeā¦ FRANK BLACK!!!
Keybo Shabaz: So I think itās fair to say this is on everyoneās mind but we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Frank Black: I preciate that, Keybo.
Frank Black: Well, aimean, itās been tough. Honestly. But we been sticking together. His kids are doing good, his wifeās doing good an Iām just tryinā ta keep his memory alive.
Keybo Shabaz: Thatās all very good to hear, Frank. Now the obvious elephant in the room is your return to IWF-
Frank Black: Lemme stop ya right there.
Frank Black: I seen the speculation. I hear da rumors. People think Iām some sorta charity case. That I didnāt earn this spot on the roster. Well lemme tell you damn what!
Frank Black: I earned this shit! I busted my goddamn ass for seventeen years for this shit! Maybe our names aināt been in all the headlines but those who know, know the Brothers Black were one of the best damn teams on the planet! And that freight train donāt stop just cause Eddieās exit came early! Nuh-uh! Cause Iām hear! Iām back! An Iām gonna ride this bitch to the end adaā line!
Frank Black: So all dem boys backstage talking de shit!? Get yo ass ready for the Redneck Suplek Machine baby!
Iyo Kenshin: Itās good to see Frank back inside an IWF ring.
Serenity Holmes vs. Matt Knox (c)
Alison Valance: "Introducing on her way to the ring! Hailing from Houston, Texas! At five feet, seven inches tall, weighing in at 127 pounds. She is "22nd Century Girl" Serenity Holmes!"
Rayne: I wouldnāt trust it.
Rayne: He sells it like a dad joke, but Matt Knox might literally be able to kick someoneās head off!
Iyo Kenshin: Matt Knox won the SCW World Title with that kick, knocking out Mac Bane!!
Iyo Kenshin: Serenity Holmes doing exactly what she needs to do, staying on the attack and not giving the Champ time to strategize.
Rayne: I donāt think weāve seen anyone work Knox over like this since heās been here!
Rayne: Hey. The kids say āunaliveā now, get it right or get cancelled.
Rayne: Knoxās shoulder is shot! And now Serenity is gonna rip it off the rest of him!
Iyo Kenshin: I donāt now but he might regret it, the damage looks to have been done!
Iyo Kenshin: Knox said he had one last lesson to teach Serenity, and this might be it!!
Rayne: The past fighting the future so one of them can live in the present!! All here on Odyssey!!
Iyo Kenshin: That was deep, dude.
Well howdy there pardner.