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SHOW OPEN
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{ 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 Pax Stormcrow, followed by the IWF World Tag Team Champions, Angel Blake and Wraith. Then we see more clips of Dean Harper, Nick Knight, James Gilmore and Nick Danger followed by clips of Stephen Terrella, Alexandra Calaway, 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: Thank you, Iyo! We've got some hard hitting action for you tonight! Virginia Stepanov steps into the ring with relative newcomer, Charlotte Shimizu! Nick Knight does battle with the rising star that is Emmanuelle as he looks to build momentum to his match against Alexandra Calaway! And in our main event, Nick Danger answered the open challenge of Caleb Cannin!
Iyo Kenshin: Not to mention we will also get an update on Rob Diamond's journey back to the ring! We have a lot of unanswered questions after last week to follow up on as well as the tag team scene getting hot! But before we get to any of that we have two of the fastest rising stars in the company go one on one!
Rayne: It's Zasshu II versus Dawn Warren and it starts right now!
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SINGLES MATCH
1500 Word RP Limit
Zasshu II vs Dawn Warren
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{ Ainât it Fun by Paramore begins to blast across the speakers. As it does Dawn makes her way out from behind the curtains smirking. She claps the hands of the roaring fans before sliding into the ring. }
{ The arena begins to strobe purple as the intro to Victorious by Nita Strauss starts to play. As the lyrics kick into gear, Zasshu comes walking out through the curtain to a burst of pyro with her hands up. She poses on the stage in a fighterâs stance before continuing to the ring. She rolls in under the bottom rope and runs across the ring to jump onto the second turnbuckle. She holds her hands up as the chorus wraps up before dropping off and waiting for the match to begin. }
Rayne: This is an interesting match up weâve got here. Zasshu is coming off a huge win over Rowan and April just a few short weeks ago while Dawn is looking to make her first big impact here. This could be Dawnâs chance to make a statement or Zasshu could just keep rolling on in the womenâs division!
Iyo Kenshin: Both women came into the company with a lot of fanfare and itâs easy to say both of them have lived up to the hype. But it will be interesting to see how these two pair off and who will keep building momentum and who will need to go back to the drawing board, as they say.
{ Weâve Paul Smackage on referee duties as he calls for the bell. Zasshu and Dawn kicked things off with a tie up but Zasshu was quick to go for the rear wrist lock. Dawn attempted to fight her way out of it and eventually reversed it with a cartwheel into her own rear wrist lock. With control of the arm, Dawn would try to transition into an armdrag but Zasshu used her lucha libre skills to roll through it with minimal damage. Both worm got back to their feet and Zasshu went for the go behind and rear waist lock, Dawn would drive toward the ropes and use the second rope to springboard backward over the head of Zasshu, breaking the hold and then delivering a snap reverse neck breaker! }
Rayne: Both women showing off their technical skills and Dawn with a touch of the high flying offense!
Iyo Kenshin: Itâs a great match up between two skilled newcomers!
{ As we moved past the five minute mark of the match the back and forth would continue with Zasshu getting control after hitting a head scissors take down followed right up with a belly to belly suplex. Dawn would fight back with hard elbow strikes and a snapmare followed up by a running drop kick. The crowd was heavily into the match with dueling chants for both of these incredible athletes as they continued to do battle past the eight minute mark. Zasshu would see a glimmer of hope when she hit the Orange Crush Bomb and nearly got the pinfall. Dawn would fight back with a step up enzugiri and With Great Power tilt a whirl DDT! Dawn went for the cover and almost had it but Zasshu managed to kick out as we crossed the ten minute threshold! }
Iyo Kenshin: The tilt a whirl ddt nearly ended the match!
Rayne: Zasshu needs to be careful if she wants to see that win over Rowan turn into a title shot!
{ Dawn went for the Comes With Great Responsibility handspring backflip splash after the near pinfall attempt. Dawn would cover again but it was only for two. Zasshu fought her way to her feet as the crowd roared for both contenders. Zasshu would get Dawn to her knees and hit the Legendary Rana! With a stunned Dawn, Zasshu came in with an Ode to the Ace fameasser and another near pinfall only for Dawn to kick out. The back and forth battle continued with each opponent pulling out some big moves. Dawn hit Dusk till Dawn missile dropkick to a seated Zasshu. Zasshu would roar back with Spiked Rana and the Worldâs Best Moonsult. Both women would fight their way back up to their feet and it was Dawn who came out on top of the exchange with a sunset flip off the middle turnbuckle that she followed right up with Think Pink (Code Red) that she followed up with the pinfall and the three count for the victory at twelve minutes and thirty seven seconds! }
Alison Valance: Your winner via pinfall!!! DAWN WARREN!
{ Dawn celebrates her victory by helping Zasshu up, the two women shaking hands. }
Iyo Kenshin: A great show of sportsmanship after an incredible match up!
Rayne: Absolutely! Dawn just won with class! Donât go anywhere, weâve got more action to come!
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SEGMENT
"I feel grrrrrrrrrreat!"
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{ We come back from the break to find Rob Diamond in the office of IWF Head Physician, Dr. Nicole Kinglesy. Rob is seated on the edge of a medical table in nothing but a smock and socks as Kingsley looks over his medical records. }
Rob Diamond: Well, whaddya say, Doc?
{ Nicole looks up and then back down to her paperwork. }
Dr Kingsley: I would say that there has been vast improvement on the testing since the initial diagnosis but still not good enough to clear you to compete.
{ Rob looks a little dejected. }
Rob Diamond: But I feel GRRRRRRRRRREAT!
{ Kingsley looks up, not amused. }
Dr Kingsley: Rob, concussions are a very serious matter. You can feel great one minute, in fact you can feel the best youâve ever felt in your entire life one minute and the next? The next youâre essentially unable to defend yourself while someone is delivering a life altering move to your unprotected body. Iâm sorry, I just canât clear you to compete at this time.
{ Rob looks down and then back up. }
Rob Diamond: But itâs looking better?
Dr Kingsley: It is. Youâre showing improvement in areas your original doctor didnât expect there to be any. If you keep progressing at this rate? Who knows.
Rob Diamond: So youâre saying thereâs a chance?
{ Rob tries to coyly slide the good doctor a crisp one dollar bill that she doesnât even pretend to notice. }
Dr Kingsley: Iâm saying thereâs a chance.
Rob Diamond: SICK BALLS!
{ Rob fists bumps as he leaps up into the air! }
Dr Kingsley: But you need to be careful. No head trauma what so ever. The swelling has gone down. Your tests have been improving but this is the most critical stage of recovery. Any set back at this point could mean your career is over whether you want it to be or not.
Rob Diamond: I understand.
Chris Diamond: ME TOO!
{ The camera suddenly drops as two legs move past and a body crashes into Rob Diamond knocking him and the medical bed over. Dr Kingsley lets out a shriek as we can now see Chris Diamond peeling off a full faced mask to reveal he was behind the camera as he starts laying in stiff right hands to the head of his little brother. }
Chris Diamond: Just one more good shot to the fucking head, Rob!
{ Chris continues to pummel Rob as he tries to defend himself. Dr Kingsley rushes out of the room to get security as Chris continues his assault! }
Chris Diamond: You should have stayed home with the wife and kids Rob! You should have just left well enough alone! But you canât! So Iâll make you!
{ Chris picks up the camera and points it at his brother who is lying beneath him. Rob looks up with absolute hatred as Chris drills the lens of the camera into the face of his little brother, cracking the screen and ending the video feed rather abruptly⌠}
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SINGLES MATCH
1500 Word RP Limit
Virginia Stepanov vs Charlotte Shimizu
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...
{ Before the music starts, the tron lights to show a red sun slowly rising over a broad expanse of ocean. The image flies apart into a flurry of red feathers and pink flower petals as the music hits. When the introductory chorus drops, Charlotte strides out, right fist pumping into the air in rhythm with the words âOh yeahâ. }
Alison Valance: Making her way to the ring, hailing from Tahlequah, Oklahoma!... Charlotte Shimizu
{ Charlotte circles the outside of the ring after the intro chorus and the first verse, pausing briefly at each side to work the crowd before climbing nimbly up to the apron before the last line of the verse. On the apron, she takes a running start from one corner towards the ringpost opposite. At the last second, she jumps up to the second turnbuckle and flips over the top rope, landing feet together and hands raised just as the chorus hits again. She again circles, pumping her fist high in time with the pounding guitar and screaming vocals of MYTH & ROID.
As the chorus comes to its end, Charlotte stands in the center of the squared circle and bows from her waist to the audience, her hands clasped at her chest. To her fading music, she strides purposefully to her corner and starts shaking out her hands and rolling her neck in preparation for the coming match. }
Alison Valance: And her opponent...
{ The lights in the arena start to flicker as the intro to âBitch Better Have My Moneyâ hits the speakers. Smoke pours out onto the stage as Virginia Stepanov steps out. She walks to the head of the ramp, looking around for a moment before she shoots a high front kick into the air to show off and then makes a finger gun with three punctuated âshotsâ towards the crowd ad the appropriate time in the song. }
Alison Valance: Hailing from New York, New York!... Virginia Stepanov!
{ Virginia struts down the ramp, mouth moving to sing along to her entrance as her head bobs along with the song. When she gets to the ring she jumps onto the apron, hanging onto the rope and leaning out towards the crowd, throwing a finger gun with another three shots before she steps through the ropes. She slips her coat off and hangs it in the corner. }
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, this should be a fantastic match up of two contrasting styles-- the breathtaking aerial ability Charlotte posseses, pitted against the educated feet of Virginia Stepanov!
Rayne: Charlotte has been impressive, don't get me wong-- but I want to see what happens when she a stiff kick to the head from Virginia. How's she going to fly when she's seeing stars?
Iyo Kenshin: I would remind you that Virginia will need to land one of those first.
Rayne: Virginia is a badass, it's not like she won't.
{ Referee Jessica Andrews has already checked in with both competitors to see if they're ready, which both are. The official calls for the opening bell. }
Ding!
{ Virginia comes out of the gate aggressively, taking Charlotte down to the mat with a mixed martial arts style takedown. Stepanov utilizes her weight advantage, launching a heavy ground and pound style assault on Shimizu! Charlotte does her best to block some of the blows, but struggles to find a counter for nearly a full minute as Virginia relentlessly assails her with the thunderous blows. }
Iyo Kenshin: Stepanov has been absolutely overwhelming Charlotte since the opening bell! I'm not sure anyone this onslaught!
Rayne: Virginia did, I guarantee you. She's playing to her strengths right now, while taking away many of Charlotte's.
{ Charlotte finally musters a burst of strength to turn the pile, dishing out two shots of her own to Virginia before quickly slipping out of Virginia's grasp. A Spinning Back Fist from Charlotte catches Virginia square, staggering Stepanov. Charlotte builds some steam on the ropes and takes Virginia to the canvas with a Flying Headscissors! Shimizu gets up and takes a position in a corner, laying aim on Stepanov. She waits for Virginia to expend her own energy getting back to her feet before dropping her again with a spinning heel kick! }
Iyo Kenshin: The tides have certainly turned as the, perhaps, educated feet of Charlotte Shimizu find their way into Virginia Stepanov's face!
Rayne: If I were Stepanov, I'd slip out of the ring here and use every second of that count to regroup. She needs to find some way to slow this match down though, Iyo.
Iyo Kenshin: Shimizu with a boot to push Stepanov back down on the canvas! Double Foot Stomp from Shimizu right into Virginia's abdomen, driving the very breathe from her opponent's lungs!
{ Charlotte rolls off the stomp, bringing her closer to the corner. She starts to scale the turnbuckles. Once up top, Charlotte tries for a frog splash-- but Stepanov brings her knees up for a counter! Charlotte eats both of Virginia's knees in her ribs, bouncing off of Stepanov like a basketball! Both women spend a moment regrouping on the canvas as referee Jessica Andrews starts a standing ten count. Virginia is the first one up at five, favoring her midsection as she works to take in air. Charlotte is a few seconds behind her getting to her feet. Stepanov has the advantage now, lighting into Charlotte with some forearm smashes that force Charlotte back against the ropes. Virginia doesn't relent, continuing to pound on Shimizu's chest with those stiff forearms as the ropes prop Charlotte up. }
Rayne: It's watching moments like these that sometimes make me glad I'm retired, Iyo. Stepanov is just brutalizing Shimizu! Her chest is going to be purple after this!
Iyo Kenshin: Ice will undoubtedly be the order of the evening for Shimizu when this is over. Virginia guiding her opponent off the ropes, Charlotte only half able to stand... and an axe kick from Stepanov puts Charlotte down!
{ Virginia pounces on her adversary, landing a slew of hammer and anvil style elbows down onto Charlotte! Virginia isn't without her supporters in the crowd, but a noticeable amount of boos are also directed the New Yorker's way as she punishes the babyface Charlotte. Stepanov forcefully wrestles Shimizu up, dumping her backwards with a tremendous amount of torque generated on a snap dragon suplex! Stepanov crawls over, quickly making a cover on Charlotte. The referee quickly slides into position for a count. }
One!...
Two!!...
No!!!
{ Charlotte just gets a shoulder up, and Virginia almost looks as if she can't believe it! Jessica Andrews reinforces the kick out, holding up two fingers so Virginia can see. Virginia doesn't lose focus, turning to lift Charlotte up with her. Shimizu surprises with an inside cradle! }
One!...
Two!!...
No!!!
{ Virginia kicks out of the cradle pin attempt just before the three count! Both women come up scrambling, wearing the wounds of battle. Charlotte retreats to a corner. Virginia tries for a running knee, but Charlotte evades it and Stepanov knees the buckle. Shimizu capitalizes by grabbing Virginia by the head and ramming her head into the top turnbuckle pad ten times as fans of Charlotte in attendance count along! Charlotte keeps control of Virginia's head, following up with a springboard bulldog! Charlotte gets up and makes her way to the corner much more gingerly than she did on her last trip. She scales the turnbuckles again, measuring Virginia... making a front flip from top rope into a hurricanrana, then into a pin attempt that she calls the "Dustbowl Typhoon!" The referee slides into position for a count! }
One!...
Two!!...
Three!!!
{ The referee calls for the bell! }
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
{ Charlotte's music hits as she crawls away from Virginia on all fours, finally getting to her feet with the aid of the ropes. The crowd cheers as referee Jessica Andrews raises Charlotte's arm in victory! }
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, Charlotte Shimizu has done it again! This exciting young woman, who has captured the hearts and imaginations of our fans, has beaten one of the most dominant competitiors the IWF has seen!
Rayne: I'm at a loss for words right now, Iyo. Some people are going to call it an upset, and it may be. What you can't argue though is it goes down as a win in the record books.
{ Charlotte walks slowly up the ramp, smiling slightly and giving some love to the cheering crowd. At the top, she turns to face the crowd and, with her hands clasped at her chest, she bows at her waist to the crowd before leaving. }
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SEGMENT
"Trust"
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{ The camera shows Nick Danger in his locker room getting ready for his match with Caleb Cannin wearing his wrestling attire. Keybo Shabaz walks into the locker room and speaks. }
Keybo Shabaz: Hey Nick I know you are getting ready for your match with Caleb Cannin. But will it be okay if I talk to you for a moment?
{ Nick takes a breath and speaks looking at Keybo. }
Nick Danger: Yeah you can talk to me Keybo.
Keybo takes a breath stands in front of Nick and speaks
Keybo Shabaz: Do you think Angel Blake is waiting for the right moment to attack you in your match with Caleb tonight?
Nick Danger: No it won't because I know if Angel Blake tries anything I will be ready.
Keybo Shabaz: Do you think he is the same Angel Blake in the past?
{ Nick takes a breath and speaks. }
Nick Danger: To be honest I don't know. Angel hasn't done anything to my family or my house. So I am kinda happy but you can't turn a lion into a plant eater. I have to keep my guard up and ready if you can excuse me. I have a match to go to Keybo.
Keybo Shabaz: Thank you for your time, Nick.
{ Nick walks off but gives Keybo a thumbs up to say anytime. }
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SINGLES MATCH
3000 Word RP Limit
Nick Knight vs Emmanuelle
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...
{ Emmanuelle stands at the curtain as âSay Goâ 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. }
Alison Valance: Making her way to the ring from the Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California... The Platinum Standard... Emmanuelle!
{ After taking the ring, the camera focuses on a shot of Emmanuelle readying herself in her corner. }
Alison Valance: And her opponent...
{Every light in the arena is extinguished in the blink of an eye and the sound of a clock ticking begins to play at an almost deafening level. Every few seconds another clock joins the chorus until an alarm bell rings to quickly be replaced by the eruption of pyros that sends ghost white flames high into the sky. Then as the flames are quenched the opening keyboard of Blood for Miles by Deathstars begins to play.The arena stays dark except for a ring of fire with a figure standing in the center. The man is dressed in an ankle length black trench coat, wide brimmed black hat, a black leather plague doctor mask trimmed in brass covers his face, and he is carrying a cane. Stepping through the flames the man makes his way towards ringside, a spotlight tracking him on his way down the aisle. Halfway to the ring he stops and pulls an ornate watch from the pocket of his coat to check the time. The moment that he returns the watch to his pocket the words âTicktock The End is Now,â appears on every single LED board.}
Alison Valance: Now making his way to the ring from Los Angeles, California âThe Hollywood Butcherâ Nick Knight!!!
{Knight slowly walks to ringside, stopping just short of the ring to methodically strip off his hat and coat leaving him in black trousers with a thin gray stripe and his mask. Slowly the arena lights come back up as âThe Hollywood Butcherâ unstraps the mask and hands it to the ringside attendant before climbing into the ring.}
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, this match will no doubt be a very physical, hard-hitting affair. Which is why I am happy to say we are being joined by the IWF Invictus Champion herself, Alexandra Calaway who has sworn to me she is just here to observe, not commentate or interfere in anyway.
Rayne: Without a doubt. Look, Emmanuelle is probably barking up the wrong tree trying to pursue Brooklyn's title-- but she can throw hands with the best of them. Knight has his eyes on Alexandra Calaway's gold belt, and he's as tough as they come-- but he's a veterans that understands what momentum means going into that match. That gives them both something to prove tonight in their respective chases. Neither competitor wants an L here.
{ As Alison makes her final step down off the ring stairs, the referee for the match, Tommy Knocker, signals for the opening bell to sound. }
Ding!
Iyo Kenshin: This will be the first time ever that Nick Knight has ever faced Emmanuelle in one-on-one competition, and both competitors look to be sizing the other up as the echo of the bell fades away.
Rayne: As an athlete, these are always incredibly difficult situations to walk into, too. You can see what someone does on tape; but it's impossible to tell how fast, how strong, or how resilient they are until you've been in that ring with them.
{ Emmy throws a quick jab to test the waters as the distance between the competitors shrinks, which Knight evades. Emmy keeps her hands up, trying to goad Nick a little bit. The Hollywood Butcher seems to want to lock up, and hunts an opening; but Emmanuelle wisely plays to her strengths by looking to stay out of the tie-up. The crafty Knight backs away, ducking only his upper body between the middle and top rope to utilize the safety they provide. The official instructs Emmy to stay back, and Tommy starts a very slow count for Nick to exit the ropes. Knight takes full advantage of every second of the count before coming out, and Emmanuelle comes in more aggressively this time. The wiley Knight throws a quick thumb into Emmy's eye on her approach, followed by a hard headbutt to his adversary's forehead. The Hollywood Butcher starts unloading on The Platinum Standard with some heavy chops, stinging her across the chest to back her down against the ropes. Nick shoots her across the ring, trying to set her up for a big clothesline-- but Emmanuelle ducks under his arm. She keeps running, bouncing off the ropes again before blasting Knight with a jumping knee strike to take him down! }
{ Laying on his side, Knight shakes his head to try to clear the cobwebs. Emmanuelle comes in quickly, and she comes in hot with some punishing stomps to the side of Knight's head! Emmy works fast to bring Knight to his feet where she can dish out a hard shoot-style headbutt of her own, followed up by a kick to the gut of Knight, and then a snap DDT to inflict more damage to the Hollywood Butcher's head! Emmanuelle floats over into a cover on Knight! Tommy Knocker takes the long way around to get into position for a count. }
One!...
...
Tw- No!
{ Perhaps thanks in part to Tommy's slow count, Emmanuelle can only hold Knight down for a very long count of one before he kicks out. Emmy casts the heel official a side-eye glance, not pleased with the count. She doesn't take her focus off of Nick long, however, before bringing him back to his feet. She slugs in a few times in the head, showing off the power she posseses in her heavy hands. Emmanuelle runs the ropes, building steam for a running big boot that rattles Knight's skull! Emmy plays to the crowd, showboating for a moment before making her way over to the corner. She steps out onto the apron and starts to scale the turnbuckles, but as she reaches the top, Knight makes a push to get up and takes out her legs-- crotching Emmanuelle on the top buckle! }
Iyo Kenshin: Nick Knight taking the low road there, leading to a hard landing for the Princess of the Palisades! Knight still trying to shake the cobwebs out as Emmanuelle sits in a very precarious position.
Rayne: Low road?! You're such an idiot, Iyo! She typically goes up there looking for that Alto Livello of her's. Knight knew that. Is he just supposed to lay there?!
Iyo Kenshin: There are other counters, Rayne. Now we see a big uppercut from Knight!... The Hollywood Butcher is going up into the high rent district with Emmanuelle! Cinching Emmy up!...
Rayne: This could spell disaster for either wrestler!
Iyo Kenshin: Knight brings Emmanuelle off the top with an Avalanche Exploder Suplex!! The entire ring shook on impact!! Both Knight and Emmanuelle are down!
{ The referee starts a standing ten count on both competitors as the anticipation in the arena builds. The crowd starts to chant "Em-my!", trying to rally her. As the referee reaches the count of "Six!", Knight is the first person to stir though. He reaches his feet by the count of eight, while Emmy is only able to sit up and hold her lower back. Knight comes in blasting with a kick from the flat of his boot to Emmanuelle's back. Nick brings Emmanuelle off the canvas, and dumps her on the back of her head and shoulders with a German Suplex! Nick gets up slow, but dips back into the same well as he drags Emmanuelle up and drops her with another German Suplex to boos from the crowd. Knight almost smiles as Emmy lays on the canvas behind him, holding her neck. A moment passes before Knight brings Emmanuelle up again, briefly thinking third German Suplex. However, perhaps to deny the one or two people looking for it the pleasure of seeing it, he pivots and delivers a vicious "Welcome to Hollywood!" }
Iyo Kenshin: That might be it, Rayne! Knight doesn't seem interested in going for a cover, however...
Rayne: It's like I was saying at the start, this match is about making a statement for both competitors. Knight knows Calaway has to be watching, and this is a chance to send her a very clear message. The monster may be creeping out, and the monster wants to deliver more pain.
{ Knight has lifted Emmanuelle up, and is holding her by her hair. He positions her for a piledriver as the Canadian crowd in attendance boos. Nick gets some lift on Emmy and drives her head straight into the canvas with "Banned in Memphis"!! Knight lays his upper body across Emmy's chest for a cover. The referee slides into position for a count as Knight holds up a hand to raise his fingers along for a count. }
One!...
Two!!...
Three!!!
{ The referee calls for the bell. }
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
{ Knight sits up as his music plays, catching an earful from the Canadian crowd. }
Iyo Kenshin: Nick Knight scores a big victory, much to the chagrin of these fans in this building tonight.
Rayne: These are the same people that want you to believe Molson is a real beer, which proves they clearly have questionable taste.
{ Tommy Knocker raises Knight's arm in victory. Alexandra had been sitting at the announce table for Nickâs match. She smirked once the match was over and she removed her headset. Taking a microphone from the table, she stepped up to the top of the ramp, looking down at him.}
"Look, I'm not in the mood for games, Nick. Halloween night? I'm booked elsewhere. I'm going to be in a match at Texas Chainsaw Massacre, a show at the Strader Estate in Houston, Texas. I wont even be in Toronto."
{Alexandra stated bluntly, her eyes fixed on the formidable figure standing in the ring. She paced around, a calculated predator sizing up her adversary.}
"Now, I've faced some of the toughest, bled for every title I've ever held. Iâve held this title with pride. You cannot say I donât defend it, when they, the management fails to book a match for it. But, donât worry, I won't shy away from a fight. But Halloween? That's not the night for it."
{The brooding Nick Knight raised an eyebrow, an unspoken question in his demeanor.}
"I respect what you bring to the ring. You're no pushover, and I'm not looking for an easy night. Let's save this for a night with higher stakes, a night when the spotlight is just on us. Any night but Halloween."
{She proposed, her gaze unwavering. The ambiance absorbed the gravity of their exchange. Alexandra's intent was crystal clear â she was unyielding, confident, and ready for any night that truly showcased the clash between their forces. The ball was now in Nick's court, and Alexandra awaited his response with a steely determination.}
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SEGMENT
"Valets, Part III!"
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October 16, 2023 - 10:30 AM
~Day 17~
{ We find ourselves in the main outdoor quad of the Revolution Texas Academy. Under sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, the venue is lined out with different tables and booths, representing several prominent companies and organizations within the Metroplex. Among the agencies begine represented are the Fort Worth-based recruiting offiec of the United States Navy along with Bomm-Boom Demolition Inc., a company owned and operated by James Gilmore's younger brother Johnny. Speaking of which... }
Donnie DeMuro: It's the biggest event at the Revolution Texas Academy, the annual Career Fair. You've got James Gilmore and Fiona McFly, along with various trainees, partnering with the Dallas-Ft. Worth workforce to help the folks here inquire on a future job. In fact, let's see what JJ's up to right now...
{ The camera pans over to the Navy booth, where James Gilmore is hamming it up with a local recruiter. We find a future }
Future Navy Recruit: Mr. Gilmore, sir...what's this thing about the...the thing!
{ The future recruit paused. }
Future Navy Recruit: The weenie-tattoo!
{ JJ's table laughed out loud. Even the female recruiter working with him couldn't help but muster a wide grin. James cleared his throat and began to speak. }
James Gilmore: True story...I met Yulia on a cruise back in 2016. We eventually got together one night over a few drinks, sharin' stories about bein' on the road. Woke up the next mornin' with a hangover and the tattoo.
{ He paused, almost embarrassed to say his next bit. }
James Gilmore: I wouldn't recommend gettin' the tattoo. Trust me, you'll have to live with the embarrassment for the rest of your life.
{ The camera than pans over to Johnny's table, which is decorated with fake dynamite sticks and line with business cards. RAM and Yulia had chosen to partner with Johnny on this day, but they all look irritated, given the lack of a crowd size around them. }
Donnie DeMuro: There you have it. Let's see how RAM and Yulia are doing this morning. They're with JJ's older brother Johnny, and the crowd around them is very light compared to JJ's booth.
{ RAM and Yulia both scowled as Johnny frantically tried to get at least a small gathering to come to his table. }
RAM: Can you believe this shit?! It pisses me off that JJ's got a bigger crowd than WE do!
Yulia Malakova: This just isn't right. I guess...the reveng stuff just didn't work.
{ Johnny chimed in. }
Johnny Gilmore: Revenge porn, you say?! I don't want NOTHIN' to do with that!
{ Yulia snarled, knowing her plan had backfired. RAM, though, had a light bulb pop in his mind. }
RAM: Say, Johnny...are you tired of bein' in your l'il brother's shadow?!
Johnny Gilmore: I've been on the indy circuit for over 20 years. Honestly, I'm a little jealous of him.
{ Yulia's scowl eventually turned into a sly smirk. }
Yulia Malakova: Hrmmm...you own a demolition company, right?
Johnny Gilmore: Damn skippy.
RAM: Say...would you like to make a big score?!
{ Johnny's eyes lit up like saucers. }
Johnny Gilmore: What've you got in mind...?
{ Yulia and RAM pointed to the fake sticks of dynamite. }
Yulia Malakova: Something that would make a really big BANG!
{ Johnny eked out a sinister grin. He knew exactly what RAM and Yulia had in mind before gazing tehir eyes upon the granite and stone building that houses the Academy.. }
Johnny Gilmore: If you're thinkin' what I'm thinkin', it's gonna require a helluva lot of TNT to take this joint down. But...I'll see what I can cook up.
~TO BE CONTINUED~
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SINGLES MATCH
2000 Word RP Limit
Caleb Cannin vs Nick Danger
w/Angel Blake on guest commentary
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Rayne: Welcome back to Odyssey! Itâs time for our main event!
Iyo Kenshin: Caleb Cannin put out the open challenge and Nick Danger accepted it!
Rayne: And right here, right now we are going to see the rematch we have all been waiting for!
Iyo Kenshin: But first we will be joined by a special guest commentator, a man with a guaranteed future World Television Championship match! ANGEL BLAKE!
{ All the lights in the arena go out as words blaze across the Imperitron. }
âBlessed are the wicked who are healed by my hands.â
{ 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 Tag Team 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 crowd is very divided on Angel as he turns and heads towards the announce table. Angel takes a seat between Rayne and Iyo. }
Iyo Kenshin: Angel, welcome to the commentary booth!
Angel Blake: It is my pleasure.
Rayne: So whatâs the deal, are you really a changed man?
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne! Donât pester our guest!
Angel Blake: Itâs fine. Rayne, Sandy, weâve known each other a long time. Believe me or not but I am a changed man.
Rayne: So you solemnly swear to not get involved with this match?
Iyo Kenshin: Rayne!
Angel Blake: I solemnly swear.
Rayne: Pfft, I donât believe you.
{The opening riff of âEpicâ 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. Making a careful ascent up the steps, he wipes his feet on the apron before setting foot in the ring. He ditches the jacket and towel, tossing them at a poor ring attendant.}
{ "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. }
Rayne: So who do you got in this match, Angel?
Angel Blake: Iâll be honest, Iâm hoping Nick teaches Caleb a lesson tonight.
Rayne: You canât be serious?
Angel Blake: 100%.
Iyo Kenshin: Thatâs incredibly honorable of you, Angel considering you have a match booked for Halloween Hell.
Angel Blake: I want to face Nick Danger at his absolute best as Iâm sure he wants to face me.
Rayne: I canât believe this ish.
Angel Blake: Believe it.
{ Weâve got Tommy Knocker on referee duties for this one as he calls for the bell! Caleb goes in for a tie up but Danger isnât having it as he ducks underneath and goes right for a superkick! Caleb is caught off guard by that and stumbles into the ropes. Nick comes in fast and Caleb counters by sending Nick over the top rope! Caleb turns to showboat to the crowd but Danger landed on the apron. Caleb turns around and right into James Gilmoreâs Powerwave buckshot lariat. Danger goes right in for the cover off of that but Caleb is able to kickout of it at one. Caleb fights back to his feet and gets Danger into the corner. From the corner itâs Caleb with a snapmare on Nick Danger. Caleb lunges in with a rear chinlock. Caleb as it locked in tight and even kicks his feet up on the ropes to strangle Danger even hard. Tommy Knocker repositions so he just doesnât notice Caleb breaking the rules. Danger is able to kick himself forward and drop Calebâs feet off the ropes. Nick fights his way back to his feet now and connects with a front Code Breaker! Danger goes for the cover off of that but itâs only a two count. }
Iyo Kenshin: Danger is giving his all but Caleb is a dirty, dastardly opponent.
Angel Blake: Caleb can be incredibly dangerous, just imagine how dangerous he could be if he applied himself?
Rayne: Like you did when you burnt someones gym down or abducted someones kids or any of the other truly horrific things you did in your past?
Angel Blake: All things Iâve apologized for.
Rayne: Yeah, Iâm sure that makes it all better.
{ Danger tries to keep the advantage as we pass the five minute mark but itâs Caleb who starts to mount an offense. Caleb stops Nickâs momentum with a small package and off the kick out itâs Caleb with a double stomp to the left arm of Nick Danger. Caleb kept his eyes on that left arm as he slammed it repeatedly into the mat and would even drag Nick Danger over to the ring ropes where he would wrap Dangerâs left arm around the bottom rope and wrench on it hard. Tommy Knocker allowed the hold to go one for way too long before finally breaking it up. Caleb would keep his advantage going with a shoulder breaker and follow that up with a cravate neckbreaker. Caleb sees his opportunity to win at this point of the match and hits the Hindsight backstabber! Caleb made the cover here but Danger was able to kick out at two. Danger would have a hope spot as he fought back against Caleb, hitting the Super Red Eye DDT followed right up for the Maxed out Driver for what should have been the finish of the match but Caleb was able to get his foot on the ropes to break it up at two! }
Iyo Kenshin: Caleb had the ring awareness to break the cover!
Angel Blake: The kid is good but he could be so much better.
Rayne: Iâm real sick of this act youâre putting on.
Angel Blake: Itâs a joy to be seated here with you as well.
Rayne: Sounds like a nice way of telling me to eff off.
{ Caleb would bring things to the outside of the ring where he would Irish whip Danger into the ring steps, left arm first. Caleb would then bring Danger over to the crowd barrier where he would slam the left arm over the top. Caleb would take a moment to grab a fans water before taking a sip and cracking the bottle over Nickâs head. Danger tried to fight back on the outside but Caleb once again got the advantage when he shoved Nick left shoulder first into the ring post. Caleb points up toward Angel which caused Tommy Knocker to look up at the stage giving Caleb the chance to kick Nick right where the sun doesnât shine. Caleb rolled Nick into the ring and made a cover, a cover that Tommy just so happened to turn around in time to see. Knocker made the count but Danger was able to kick out of it. Danger would heroically fight back after all that offense and connect with a bridging German suplex roll through into a Full Nelson Suplex! The crowd was roaring for Danger at this time as he came in with the Legacy Cutter! Danger made the cover but it was somehow only a two count! }
Iyo Kenshin: The legacy cutter was nearly it!
Rayne: But it wasnât enough!
Angel Blake: If Nick can hit another Red Eye, this match is over!
Rayne: Thanks for your sincere input.
{ Danger pulled Caleb up to his feet from there but Caleb pushed Nick away and pulled Tommy Knocker in between them! Nick tried to move around him but Caleb pushed the head of Tommy into the head of Danger! Tommy went down as Nick was staggered! Caleb quickly rolled to the outside where he scooped up a steel chair! }
Angel Blake: I canât allow this!
{ Angel headed down to the ring as Caleb prepared to knock Nick Dangerâs block off with the steel chair. Angel took off in a run. Nick had his back turned when Caleb came in with the chair and wrapped it around his back! Angel leaped onto the apron but Caleb chucked the chair at him! Angel caught the chair just as Nick looked up from a kneeling position. Nick is livid but he is distracted as Caleb spins Nick around into the Cannin Ending! Caleb makes the cover as Tommy Knocker suddenly recovers for the pinfall. Angel just stands there flabbergasted as Tommy counts the three for Caleb Cannin giving him the factory at fifteen minutes and fifty two seconds! }
Alison Valance: Your winner via pinfall⌠CALEB CANIN!
{ Caleb is quick to exit the ring as Angel comes in with the chair only to be met by an irate Nick Danger! }
Iyo Kenshin: Nick has to know he got tricked!?
Rayne: Clearly he doesnât and Angel wouldâve attacked Nick anyways! Looks, heâs going to right now!
{ Nick is pointing at the chair as he shoves Angel again and again. }
Rayne: Here it comes!
{ Angel looks at Nick and the chair and Nick again before just dropping it on the mat. Caleb is smiling from the ramp over the mayhem heâs caused. }
Iyo Kenshin: Looks like you were wrong.
Rayne: Itâs all a mind game with Angel. That chair shot is coming.
{ Angel backs out of the ring as Nick is still pissed off as the show comes to an end. }
Well howdy there pardner.