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Post by Samira Conway on Jun 19, 2024 1:44:25 GMT
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3000 Word Limit
Participants: Jennie Fenix (plus question submissions from ANY member of the roster)
Jennie Fenix conduct a State of Sacrifice address, in the company of the entire IWF roster.
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{ The audience inside of the Momotaro Arena are already buzzing after the opening fireworksâŚthe entirety of the IWF roster are walking down in two single file lines, as a wide array of fan reaction comes out based on who is coming out. They file out in no particular order. Soon, they surround the ring and a few of them even take to the ring apron â amongst those on the ring apron is Madjinn, as he looks toward one of the enhancement talent on the floor and shoos him away. }
Vasco Dias: Well, we knew that Jennie was going to come out here tonight, but some of these people donât look too happy to be here!
Terri Morasco: I know youâre just wanting to kiss her ass, but I actually still respect her! Just because sheâs been the mysterious GM for this entire time doesnât mean sheâs lost who she is.
Vasco Dias: Youâd be smart to suck up to her.
{ The crowd gives a loud pop when Cliff Cook, Jennieâs assistant, emerges from behind the curtains; he wears a standard pair of jeans, a plain black shirt underneath, and a tanned blazer over. He has a coy smile as he comes out without any music, the audience just continuing to buzz and cheer for the undefeated assistant. He makes it down the ramp, and moves to the steps where the members of the roster that are in front of it do step aside, and Cliff steps onto the ring apron before finally entering the ringâŚhe already has a microphone in his hand, and he raises it to speak. }
Cliff Cook: OKAYAMA! WHAT! IS! UP!
{ The crowd cheers as Cliff panders inside of the ring for a couple seconds⌠He still sports his smile, raising the microphone to continue his speech. }
Cliff Cook: I donât want to hold the show up too long because I know my boss â Jennie Fenix â has quite a bit that she would like to say, and I just wanted to take this opportunity to formally introduce my boss to the world! She, who needs no introductionâ JENNIE! FEEEEEâ
{ Just as Cliff begins speaking the end of her stage name, the lights throughout the Momotaro Arena go out and the beginning of âCenturiesâ by Fall Out Boy begins playing⌠}
Cliff Cook: âNNNNNIIIIIXXXXX!
{ All of the multi-colored Purge masks light up the audience, but the lavender spotlight quickly finds the center stage â there, Jennie stands with her hair re-colored into a rainbow, and her hair pulled back into a slick ponytail; sheâs wearing a pinstripe jacket and pants that match, alternating between pink and purple, and a white blouse underneath. Adorning her face is the iconic lavender purge maskâŚaround her waist, glimmering proudly is the IWF Womenâs World Championship that she retained at Night of the Immortals. Slowly, she pulls the mask back, careful not to mess up her hair, and then she starts making her way down the ramp. The crowd is absolutely deafening in support of Jennie, despite the recent unveiling of her as the mysterious co-GM and now sole GM of Sacrifice. She greets many of the fans on the way, her demeanor more proper than the usual quirkiness she has to her step.
When she reaches the bottom of the ramp, she moves to the same set of steps that Cliff had gone up, her heels clicking against the steel stairs until she reaches the ring apron â there, Cliff holds the ropes open for her. A camera shot flashes over to Madjinn who applauds heavily for his aunt, as thereâs mixed reactions from the rest of the roster. She takes the microphone from Cliff, and straightens her posture, beaming as the music cuts â the house lights remain dimmed, and she begins speaking. }
Jennie Fenix: First and foremost, let me go ahead and thank all of you for coming out here at my requestâ
Vasco Dias: Did they have a choice?
Jennie Fenix: I do truly appreciate it, and I would just like to take this opportunity to⌠clear the air.
{ She licks her lips. }
Jennie Fenix: Iâll answer any and all questions that any of you have, but please let me go ahead and speak first! Let me go ahead and start â at the beginningâŚwell, yâknow, not all the way at the beginning, Iâm not going to tell you how I was born at three oâclock in the morning⌠Iâm going to start when I was presented with this opportunity, this offer, to become a co-general manager of the Imperial Wrestling Federation! It was right after Brooklyn Madrox defeated me in my rematch. Roberto Verona approached me with an offer â and I thought about it⌠I thought about it long and hardâ
{ She shoots a glance at Allen Chaney who stands at one of the corners. }
Jennie Fenix: Donât say it!
{ The engaged couple lock their gaze momentarily. }
Allen Chaney: I wasnât gonna. I wasnât gonna say it!
{ Jennie shifts her attention back to the overall audience, and Allen nods to Logan Sky who stands nearby. }
Allen Chaney: I was gonna say it.
{ The focus goes back to Jennie. }
Jennie Fenix: I knew what taking on this role meant, but I wasnât ready to stop competing⌠Like, honey! Iâm just getting started! Donât take me off the field to coach when I can still play! Soâ I countered Roberto with an offer of my own, and said that I would take the roleâŚbut I didnât want to stop competing. A few signatures here, a few signatures there, and it became a clear contract: I was free to sign anyone to a contract within the IWF, and I was free to elevate it by any means â for the exception of my own matches⌠I could never make any decisions that regarded me. Now, I know that thereâs some of you standing around here that are thinking that thatâs bullshit! Youâre thinking that I influenced everything, and truth be toldâŚwhen Roberto had mentioned the idea of me going into Heiress to the Throne, I was shooting the idea down. I didnât want to, but they were insistent about itâŚI said OKAY! FINE! And I took part of Heiress to the Throne. I never thought I would win, but then I started hitting my stride â I never begged for a rematch after losing to Brooklyn, but it was granted.
{ She pauses momentarily as she spots a few people mumbling amongst themselves. }
Jennie Fenix: Yeah, I can hear you. Theyâre still saying that itâs bullshit. But anyways, to wrap it up â I saw an opportunity to do more than what I wanted to do when I was champion! Not only could I attract competition, but I could sign the competition!
{ She chuckles under her breath slightly. }
Jennie Fenix: Anyways, Iâd like to open the floor for anyone to ask their questions. Anyone?
{ Cliff takes his microphone and walks around the edge of the ring, ready to hold the microphone for anyone who wants to speak. Vivienne is the first one to beckon Cliff over, and she gets Jennieâs undivided attention. }
Vivienne Rodgers: Yes, hi! So, hereâs my question: how can we be so sure that youâre not protecting yourself? Besides Roberto, whoâs keeping you in check to ensure youâre not tipping the scales?
Jennie Fenix: I mean, I understand what youâre saying, honeyâŚand all I can really do is assure you that there is someone in position to ensure Iâm not tipping the scales. If my wordâs not enough, youâll have to wait until you meet her.
Vivienne Rodgers: Wait, waitâŚwhen will we be meeting her?
Jennie Fenix: Iâm done with the mystery games, so youâll meet her tonight.
{ The crowd cheers Jennie's response. Somewhat satisfied, Vivienne waves Cliff off, and another hand instantly shoots up â Cliff heads over to Dean is standing there. }
Jennie Fenix: Deano!
{ Jennie says excitedly. }
Dean Harper: Hey, Aunt Jennie! I was just wondering if this means that weâre getting vegan options back at catering?
Jennie Fenix: Not only are they gonna be back, but thereâs also gonna be a wider range of it. No more Beyond Meat processed garbage. Next?
{ The crowd pops when Charlotte Shimizu gets onto the ring apron. }
Terri Morasco: Jennieâs Night of the Immortals opponent! This could get good!
Vasco Dias: Donât say anything youâll regret!
Charlotte Shimizu: What's with not just vacating the tag titles and okaying the trios defense shit?
Jennie Fenix: Well, I can do a lotâŚbut stripping the titles away was not one of those things. Yâsee, I couldâve filed to suspend them, or even terminate them! But itâs all null and void unless it has Robertoâs signature.
{ The camera takes a glimpse of Allen Chaney who knows all too well about that catch. Back to Jennie. }
Jennie Fenix: And the same ordeal about the freebird rule going into effect â that was actually doneâŚ
{ She whistles while holding her hand over her head. }
Jennie Fenix: Way up here, and just out of my authority. I could strip them of the titles, and Roberto could reinstate them. Itâs one of those things that it was and us out of my hands.
{ Seemingly satisfied with the answer, Charlotte steps down from the apron. Cliff circles the ring after Charlie steps down, and is looking for the next person who would like to come up to ask a question⌠Jennie looks around to everyone. }
Jennie Fenix: Anyone? Anyone at all? Questions?
{ Everyone around the ring starts murmuring, and the crowd jeers when Madjinn raises a hand and starts snapping his fingers at Cliff. }
Jennie Fenix: Yes, nephew?
{ She asks with a smile. With a smirk on his own face, Madjinn pulls the microphone closer to his lips and takes a moment to glance out to the crowd, and to the roster surrounding the ring before finally speaking. }
Madjinn: Itâ really is not a question, itâs more of a statement that I would like to make. A couple of weeks ago, before I ever so graciously took a dive to J-TVâŚ
{ He gestures to the current Gladiatorâs Champion, and the camera switches to an angle of him briefly before returning back to Jennie and Madjinn. }
Madjinn: I just wanted to say that you made the right decision! You sawâ YOU SAWâ that I had my foot on the ropes, and ordered the match to be restarted! What you did for meâ
Jennie Fenix: What I did for the IWF was restarted a match that shouldnât have been over.
{ Jennie interrupts Madjinn, and makes her statement boldly. Despite their connection, Madjinn doesnât look too pleased to have been interrupted. }
Jennie Fenix: Becauseâ youâre rightâ your foot was on the ropes, and Colt Collins had missed it! The match shouldnât have been over, and if anyone has seen me compete around the world, they would know that the rope break hasnât exactly been my friend⌠I made the decision to have the match restarted, and I know it wasnât popular amongst everybody, butâ
{ Jennie glances over to Madjinn. }
Jennie Fenix: Do you have another question?
{ She asks with a little sting behind her words, a mere annoyance that her own nephew thought she made the call for him. He scoffs in response and slithers back a little, listening as intently as everyone else. }
Jennie Fenix: I know my decision to restart the match wasnât popular among everybody else standing around this ring, but yâsee, thatâs one thing that Iâm going to do as the general manager of Sacrificeâ I am going to make the best decision that I can for the IWF, and for the betterment of Sacrifice. Ever since Roberto Verona approached me with this job offer, my goal has only been to ensure that there are no questions about it, but we are the number one wrestling company around the world!
{ The crowd cheers. }
Jennie Fenix: And being in this position, thatâs all Iâve ever wanted to do. It doesnât matter whether these people love you or hate you, it doesnât matter whether the people around the ring love you or hate you, it doesnât even matter whether I love you or hate you, Iâm going to make the decisions in the best interest of fairness and to continue for this company to prosper! Soâ I made a decision to restart a match⌠And I donât want any of you to think Iâm deaf; the night that I had no choice but to unveil my identity to the world, at Night of the Immortals when Cliff took on Randon Haynes, I heard that there were a few people in the back not too keen on the idea that I am a champion, and I am in charge! And as Vi asked earlier, some sort of checks and balances, and I just want to assure all of you know that there is going to be that checks and balances⌠for⌠you seeâŚ
{ Jennie pulls the title from her waist, and places it on her shoulder. With a coy smile on her face, she parades around the ring, letting everyone take in the shot of the Womenâs World Championship. }
Jennie Fenix: I am not just someone who sits behind a desk â Iâm going to continue to get in the ring, and I want to get in the ring with the best! I want to defend my title against the best! Iâm not interested in stacking the odds against any of you and treating anyone unfairly, âcause what would that mean for me? What would that say about me? Iâll be honest and say that I was expecting more of you to jump up here and take your chance to call me outâ face to faceâ make your accusationsâ face to faceâ your accusations of nepotism, your accusations of rigging the system, your accusations upon accusations upon accusations, and it just baffles me that the cat took all of your tongues!
{ She shakes her head, and makes a gesture for Cliff to stand down as the open questions are now off the table. }
Jennie Fenix: Nowâ one accusation that I remember was thanks to my nephew coming up and trying to thank me for doing him the favor⌠I told Cliff at the time, he relayed the message to everyone at the time, I told my nephew just now: I didnât do that for him! I didnât do him a favor! I did what was right. It was the right call. And nowâ my nephew and his girlfriend have a match tonight for Heir to the Throne, and I knooooow that our very own Mr. Cleanâ
{ The camera flashes to Stephen Terrella, quietly seething as he sets his eyes on Jennie with a heavy stare. }
Jennie Fenix: âand Portia like to get involved in matches⌠ButâŚ
{ She purses her lips together while pointing back and forth at both Stephen and Portia. }
Jennie Fenix: As far as Iâm concerned, the two of you have no business being here. Youâre Odyssey, right? Exclusively, right? So how about you skedaddle back to Odyssey! MY DECISION is that both Stephen Terrella and Portia are BANNED from Sacrifice unless they are scheduled for a match from this day forward!
{ The crowd roars with approval, as a number of the roster seem actually pleasantly surprised with the decision. Security is already on their way down the ramp⌠Portia protests Jennieâs decision, but she just waves at her with a big smile on her face. Security comes around the corner and escorts both of them back up the ramp. }
Jennie Fenix: Buh-bye now!
{ She says while waving to them. }
Jennie Fenix: NOW! As for the Heiress to the Throneâ I would like all of you to step upâŚ
{ The crowd is buzzing and cheering for Jennie and all of the participants of Heiress to the Throne as they each step onto the ring apron, two on each oneâŚJennie turns slowly in a circle, and readjusts the championship on her shoulder again. }
Jennie Fenix: Eight of the best women on the roster, all coming for a chance to fight for thisâ
{ She hoists the title high, and walks to each side of the ring giving each woman a closer look at the title. The only one who looks disinterested in the title is The Black Widow. }
Jennie Fenix: The IWF Womenâs World Championship! The grandest prize in the game! Whichever one of you wins had better dig deepâŚbecause I want the best fight you can give!
{ She brings the championship back to her shoulder, and raises her head high. }
Jennie Fenix: Ladies and gentlemen! Heir AND Heiress to the Throne CONTINUES! TONIGHT!
{ The crowd is letting out a deafening cheer as the camera fades to commercial break. }
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Prater: "Family is an Illusion"
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~RECORDED ON JUNE 7, 2024 - 10:25 AM~
~Day 1, Part 2~
{ We find RAM back inside Dr. Oliver Prater's office in Corpus Christi, TX, trying to stay relaxed on the leather couch while drinking from a piping hot mug of black coffee. The longtime counselor, who once worked with Fiona McFly, paced around the room while taking notes down on his iPad Pro. }
Dr. Prater: Now let me get this straight. You punched out a teacher, avoided expulsion because the school didn't want to make a big mess out of the whole thing, and offered you a chance to do a little community service?
{ RAM chuckled slightly. }
RAM: Heh, that's how it all went down.
Dr. Prater: And just what exactly were you hoping to accomplish by making such a move?
{ RAM scowled at the old man. }
RAM: I said it once, and I'll say it again -- I ain't afraid of bustin' up nepos and DEIs in authority positions. Perhaps you should be askin'...what do you have to lose from such a move?
Dr. Prater: And what do you have to lose, exactly?
{ RAM sighed. }
RAM: Nothin' really.
{ He closed his eyes and bowed his head. }
RAM: I ain't go no family left. I was abused by an uncle, thrown under the bus by a Russian slut who only wanted to go after my dick.
{ Pause. Dr. Prater nodded for RAM to continue. }
RAM: You see, doc...the very concept of family, to me, is nothin' more than a fake illusion designed to pretend they're lookin' out for you and your interests. Professional or by blood, family does nothin' except masturbate and stroke your ego, tell you how good you really are, gettin' your hopes up and all that shit. THey do nothin' but stab you in the bakc and leave you to rot in the gutter for not wantin' to conform to THEIR ideology, leavin' you in the gutter by your lonesome...
{ Another pause. RAM took another sip from his drink of choice. }
RAM: At the end of the day, you're out there on your own two feet. No one else is there to save your ass except yourself and your instincts.
{ Dr. Prater moved back to his desk and took a seat, placing his iPad down as he pulled out some paperwork. }
Dr. Prater: Take me back to that day when you wound up in Dr. Seager's office. What went down in that meeting with you, her, and Rydia...?
RAM: I...I got saddled with a burden I really didn't want to bear.
{ RAM took a deep breath, recalling the meeting with Dr. Seager after the Bud Light Incident was posted to YouTube back in 2019. }
RAM: I got saddled with startin' a l'il clique of my own -- born of a pain-in-the-ass, a computer geek, and a weakling who so happened to be the star jock's younger brother.
~To be continued~
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Vivienne Rodgers & Cyrus Daniels vs. Kasey Vex & Nick Knight
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Alison Valance: The following tag team match is for the Hier and Hieress tournament!
Terri Morasco: Here we are for the first tag team match of the evening for the Hier and Hieress tournament!
Vasco Dias: It promises to be a hard-hitting one.
{"Man In The Box" by Like A Storm hits. Cyrus Daniels walks to the ring with a purpose and a length of chain draped around his neck. Cyrus looks out at the sea of free people around the arena with a noticeable look of disdain. Cyrus uses the ropes to pull himself onto the apron and step over the ropes and into the ring. Cyrus walks to the centre of the ring, looking at the crowd but he seems disinterested in engaging with them on any level, he just wants the match to start as he removes the chain and hands it off to a stagehand.
The lights in the ring drop, leaving gold and green spotlights on the stage and ramp as the sounds of rain and thunder hits. The lights in the arena pulse with similar colors as the opening of "Win Win" by Set It Off feat. Scene Queen begins as the crowd gets on their feet and the lights dim down. When the vocals begin strobe lights begin to flash off and on making for an awesome effect. Pyro explodes from the stage as sparks begins to rain down from the top of the tron screen as out steps Vivienne Rodgers on a single knee encouraging the crowd to get even louder to make the arena shake. Vivienne looks out at the crowd before popping up to her feet letting out a loud primal war scream. Vivienne begins her trek to the ring while doing her best to hype the crowd. Vivienne takes a walk around ringside before sliding into the ring. Once in she heads to the closest turnbuckle and goes to the top rope before throwing her arms out into the air as the lights come back to normal. She hops down and backs into said corner ready for her match to get underway.}
Alison Valance: First down to the ring, Cyrus Daniels and Vivienne Rodgers.
Terri Morasco: Vivienne and Cyrus are getting married shortly, arenât they?
Vasco Dias: Just like you to focus on that.
{The sweet, melodic voice of Poppy streams through the speakers around the arena, layered over a quiet backbeat. But with the final whisper of the intro, the drumbeat kicks in and the lights in the arena begin flashing erratically. Itâs enough to distract the crowd as a singular figure seemingly appears out of nowhere at the top of the entrance, and as the vocals picked up again a spotlight shone down on the figure, drawing the attention of the crowd back to the entrance stage. Long pink hair to the waist sways beneath a white fox skull mask obscuring the face of the competitor. Behind her stands a man, almost towering over her with his long, lanky frame. The woman slowly begins stalking down the aisle, her dark-eyed gaze behind the mask darting back and forth to the crowd on either side of her but makes no move to acknowledge their outstretched hands to her, with the taller man sauntering behind her with a smirk across his face. As she approaches the ring and saunters around to the side, she leaps nimbly up to the apron and crouches low, her head turning slowly across the front row of fans before she turns to slide underneath the bottom rope and crawls her way to the center of the ring. She crouches there for another moment before smoothly rising to her feet and slowly removing the mask, revealing the face of Kasey Vex. But rather than the normally chipper expression she usually wears, her face is strangely devoid of any emotion as her brown eyes sweep the crowd once more before she stalks over to her corner and drops into a crouch, back against the turnbuckle and her arms draped over the second ropes. Outside of the ring, Edwyn Merrick keeps a watchful eye on her, arms folded across his chest and the same sly smirk still present on his face.}
{Ecstasy Of Gold starts to play over the sound system as Nick Knight steps onto the entrance ramp. The wide-brimmed hat, trench coat, and plague doctorâs mask of âThe Savior of Professional Wrestlingâ have been stripped away leaving only the plain black leather pants and snakeskin boots of âThe Slayer of Gods.â
Knight slowly makes his way towards the ring dragging the Invictus Championship belt across the arena floor. Once he reaches ringside, he gives the ten pounds of gold a wild toss into the ring before rolling in behind it. The camera zooms in on the belt as Nick picks it up showing off the dents, dings, and scratches that cover the gold plates.}
Alison Valance: Next down to the ring, Kasey Vex and Nick Knight!
Terri Morasco: Do you think Knight will let Vex get in the ring this time?
Vasco Dias: Probably not.
{The match began with Vivienne Rodgers squaring off against Kasey Vex. Vivienne's technical skills were on full display as she quickly maneuvered Vex into a series of holds and counters. Vex, however, matched her pace with impressive aerial maneuvers, keeping Vivienne on her toes. When Cyrus and Knight enter the ring it seems to shake with the power behind the moves they are throwing at each other. Knight tried to match Daniels' power with his own brand of brawling, but Daniels' superior strength gave him the upper hand. He delivered a series of devastating slams and strikes, pushing Knight to his limits.}
{Just when it seemed like Daniels was about to be overwhelmed, he fought back with a surge of strength, breaking free and tagging in Vivienne Rodgers. Vivienne entered the ring like a whirlwind, taking down both Vex with rapid-fire moves. She hits Vex with TIK TOK! Going for the pin
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3!!
The refereeâs hand hit the mat three times, and the crowd erupted as Rodgers and Daniels were declared the winners. The victorious pair stood tall in the ring, celebrating their hard-fought victory with a passionate kiss.}
Alison Valance: And your winner Cyrus Daniels and Vivienne Rodgers!
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New Women's Division head
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Terri Morasco: Earlier in the night at Jennie's interview we were told we would find out who would be taking Jess Fowler's position as the new head of the Women's Division.
Vasco Dias: What's the chances that it's Tara do you think?
Terri Morasco: Don't be a hater, Vasco.
{Arena light fade down. A pulse sound starts from the arena speaks, carrying with it some added bass. User cameras are shown filling up the entire arena in a sea of light. âSubmissive Black Hole" by Muse tolls over the arena sound system, which also kicks in the purple spotlights, sending everything into a rave-like experience until spotting Samira Conway's image is shown on the Imperia-tron from what looks like a home office.}
Terri Morasco: Oh I wonder what this is about?
Samira Conway: Hello lovelies, sorry I couldn't be there in person. I just wanted to publicly announce that I am pleased to accept the women's division head position. I know my time in the ring might not have been long but I will do my best to be both a check and balance while ensuring the women's division gets the attention it deserves.
Vasco Dias: Well, I guess that answer's that.
Samira Conway: I hope you all have a good night! I look forward to seeing how the rest of Hieress turns out. And thank you Jennie for the opportunity.
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Natasha Walker & Allen Chaney vs. Charlotte Shimizu & Pax Stormcrow
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{ "Riot" starts to roll the Distinctive drums into the arena as the lights dim, before stepping out the back in her outfit comes Natasha on time with the Scream in the track the thin "webbing" on her outfit lit up by UV as she bops to the beat and moves down the Ramp, taking a moment to hop to sit on the top rope Facing the crowd in a corner before draping backwards slowly to hang herself back and the use her extraordinary flexibility to pitch back onto her feet with a smile. }
Vasco Dias: Natasha Walker is here, and I just have to say, she seems like the odd one out of this one! We have world title contenders all around, but who is she?!
Terri Morasco: Sheâs someone that youâre not gonna wanna take too lightly, Vasco. She proved herself against The Murder, and we know sheâs capable of taking the fight to our womenâs champion if she and Allen can pull ahead in the tournament.
{ The Richard Pryor quote followed by the piano intro of âShimmy Shimmy Yaâ plays and Allen emerges from the curtain. }
âOoh, baby, I like it raw x4â
{ Allen stops and looks around the crowd with a smirk until there is a change in attitude. He leans down to slam his fists on the ramp before popping up to release what can only be described as a roar. }
'Shimmy shimmy ya, shimmy yam, shimmy yay
Gimme the mic so I can take it away
Off on a natural charge, bon voyage
Yeah, from the home of the Dodgers, Brooklyn squadâ
{ Allen walks down the ramp, stopping every few steps to talk to fans about how his opponent has no clue what they're in for or how they smell like baked milk or how he saw them changing backstage and one of their testicles is comically bigger than the other. }
âWu-Tang Killer Bees on a swarm
Rain on ya college ass, disco dorm
For you to even touch my skill
You gotta have the one killer Bee and he ain't gonna kill now
Chop that down, pass it all around
Lyrics get hard, quick cement to the ground
For any MC in any 52 states
I get psycho killer, Norman Bates'
{ Allen marches up the ring steps and enters the ring, giving the referee a friendly pat on the back before going to his corner and sitting down focused but also kind of vibing to his own music. }
Terri Morasco: And here he is! The Joker in the Pack! You have to imagine that heâs going to want to hold onto that case in case he can win Heir to the Throne, and thenâ
Vasco Dias: And then what happens, Terri? Is that just his safety net?!
{The tron fills with lightning as static comes over the speakers. Slowly each current of electricity on the tron fizzles out until the word 'Skoden' (And the logo for Prairie Fiber remains in the lower right corner) At the sight of the unofficial war cry of Pax appears on the tron the audience roars into chears as the opening rythmn of Stadium Pow wow thrums through the air.
As the singers kick into the song he pumps his fist in the air along with them before bounding down the ramp as the bass drops. He slaps hands with fans along the ramp as he makes his way down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope.
He makes a circle around the ring, arms pumping to work the crowd up before he jumps onto the second turnbuckle, lifting the hood of his coat back and looking up to the ceiling as he basks in the cheers from the crowd. He jumps down from the turnbuckle, shrugging out of his coat and handing it off to the staff before moving into his corner to crouch down in preperation for the match to begin}
Terri Morasco: And Pax Stormcrow! He came close to winning Joker in the Pack, but you have to keep in mind that heâs also the Heir to the Throne winner last year! You have to imagine that he would like to take a win here tonight to really put himself and Charlie over as the top team in their division.
Vasco Dias: They would set themselves apart with a win tonight.
{ 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.
She 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. }
Vasco Dias: And here is the Ironmaiden, looking to win Heiress to the Throne! How many people have been able to win both in the same year?
Terri Morasco: I canât recall any, Vasco, but you do have to imagine that sheâd much rather be the one that the Heiress to the Throne contestants are fighting for a chance to face, but here she is with an opportunity to further distinguish herself as a formidable threat and future to the division!
{ Allen Chaney and Pax Stormcrow start this one off in the center of the ring â the larger Allen Chaney shows that he can keep up with the former Olympian hopeful as they circle the ring, and finally charge forward and lock hands in the center of the ring! Pax is able to quickly transition this into a reverse waistlock, looking to sail the Joker in the Pack with a suplex, but Allen is able to battle him off! One elbow over his shoulder! A second elbow over his shoulder! Pax eats each one, and then pulls Allen for a short-arm clothesline! ALLEN DUCKS! Pax makes an about face to regain sight of Allen, and is met with a dropkick!
Pax doesnât stay down long enough for Allen to be able to go for the cover, and now Allen has the upper hand as he takes the fight to Pax Stormcrow â Pax does his best to fight back, but is sent into a neutral corner where Allen charges in but is met with a boot to the face! Pax immediately rushes for another reverse waistlock, but Allen counters with a snapmare! Allen continues with a THROWBACK that sends Pax down cradling his neck, and Allen goes for the cover, earning a count of two before Pax kicks out. }
Terri Morasco: Allen Chaney and Pax Stormcrow have been going back and forth for this match, but it seems Allen Chaney, the Joker in the Pack, is finally getting the momentum to swing in his favor!
Vasco Dias: I justâ I donâtâ
Terri Morasco: Are you broken since Allen Chaney has been a thorn on Robertoâs side, but now heâs your bossâs fiancĂŠ?
Vasco Dias: Shut up!
{ The action continues to go back and forth for the two men, with Allen Chaney being careful to keep Pax Stormcrow from getting to the corner â Natasha on the ring apron is itching to get into the ring as well, just to share the ring with Charlie for a chance to show what she can do⌠During the back and forth action, the crowd gives a loud pop when Chaney has Pax up for the GTB!
But Pax battles himself free, and rolls Allen into a schoolyard cover! He earns a two-count, narrowly sneaking out a quick win, but Allen is the first to his feet while Pax stumbles momentarilyâŚand CHANEY FOR THE HECKLER CONTROL!
PAX MOVES OUT OF THE WAY!
Pax dives for the tag, and brings Charlie and Natasha into the match, and the two friends immediately rush the other! The crowd is fired up as they fire chops and palm strikes back and forth with one anotherâŚNatasha gets the upper hand of the exchange, and sends Charlie off the ropes, rushing to catch her but Charlie springs off of the second rope and comes back with a back elbow! Natasha is quick to her feet, and Charlie rushes the ropes a second time, this time coming back and hitting Natasha fast with a GIGAGE TSUNAMI! Charlie goes for the cover! }
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Vasco Dias: The Ironmaiden doing some work out there!
Terri Morasco: Charlotte Shimizu came close to winning the championship at Night of the Immortals, and you have to imagine that she would like to have a second opportunity to chase the IWF Womenâs World Championship!
{ Shaken up from the landing, Natasha still persists to her feet, and Shimizu looks to keep the offense up by going for the SAPPORO TWISTER off a rebound right off the mat! NATASHA MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Landing flat on her chest, Charlie has the wind knocked out of her and Natasha capitalizes with DATAKRASH upon Charlie getting up! She hooks the legs! }
ONE!
TWO!
CHARLIE KICKS OUT!
{ The two women continue to battle back and forth for a while, until Natasha goes for FACEJAM! She lands the move, and rolls Charlie up earning another near fall, but Charlie still kicks out â she knows sheâs in trouble, and has to go for the tagâŚbut Natasha drags her back to the center of the ring, only for Charlie to roll onto her back and shove Natasha off! The shove buys her enough time to dive and PAX STORMCROW re-enters the ring, and across from him is ALLEN CHANEY!
Allen and Pax have no hesitation in heading back to clash in the center of the ring, but Allen places a well-timed knee against Paxâs midsection then draws him in and sails him up and slams him down with THE SET-UP! Pax Stormcrow looks like he might be out of itâŚbut he still squirms as Chaney tries to get it locked in. The pair struggle back and forth until suddenly the big screen kicks into life to show a limo arriving backstage... and out steps Roberto Verona! Allen turns and his eye catches the smiling face of the CEO who looks into the camera with a grin as he... slides a ornate pen into his suit jacket pocket. Verona walks away off camera as Allen Chaney tries to refocus as he pulls Stormcrow up to be ready to finish him off â PAX COUNTERS! Pax gets Allen Chaney with PEACE OUT!
Charlie is already there to intercept Natasha as Pax makes the cover! }
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Alison Valance: Your winners! By way of pinfall! The team of PAX! STOOOOORMCROOOOOW and CHAAAAARRRRRLLLLLOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTEEEEE SHIIIIIMIIIIIZUUUUU!
Vasco Dias: I'm delighted - our boss is here!
Terri Morasco: I canât believe what happened! Allen Chaney has finally been pinned. That puts Pax and Charlie on another three points!
Vasco Dias: Pax Stormcrow with a pin over Allen Chaney, and you have to imagine heâs becoming a favourite to repeat Heir to the Throne!
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SEGMENT
3000 Word Limit
Participants: The Murder
The Murder provide an update on the whereabouts of Brooklyn Madrox, celebrate Vivenne's impending marriage their ambitions for the women's division and welcome their newest member: the Queen's Gambit, Shea O'Hara.
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{In a cozy, well-lit locker room that had been given some personal touches, The Murder gathered for a relaxing time before their matches. Shea and Vivienne sat on a large, plush rug in the center, engaged in a lively conversation. Nearby, April and Brooklyn, the two sisters, were sitting cross-legged on the couch, giggling and sharing a private joke. The atmosphere was warm and almost inviting, with soft cushions scattered around and the faint aroma of freshly brewed tea filling the air.
In the corner of the room, away from the chatter, Mai was comfortably seated in an oversized armchair. She was deeply engrossed in a Vampire Knight manga, her eyes scanning the pages with a look of concentration and enjoyment.}
Ella Kelley: Evening ladies, I just wanted to stop by and see if you had a couple minutes to talk.
Brooklyn Madrox: Sure. We can take a minute to talk. What do you want to talk about?
Ella Kelley: Vivienne, you have a wedding coming up in what, two days?
Vivienne Rodgers: Yes I do, to Cyrus. I am so fucking excited.
Ella Kelley: Is the rest of the Murder invited?
Vivienne Rodgers: Of course they are. Shea is my maid of Honor, Mai is one of my bridesmaids and April and Brooklyn were the first to RSVP. I also invited Astrid and Virginia. Its a sort of small wedding most for family and close friends. But Itâs going to be beautiful. I can not wait.
Ella Kelley: That sounds wonderful, Brooklyn, you are not in the Heiress to the Throne tournament, what are you spending your time doing instead?
Brooklyn Madrox: Iâm dividing my time between making sure the doctors donât fuck things up with Rowanâs care and running this faction. I was just the Womenâs Champion, I donât need to push myself forward to get another shot. Iâm not that self-centered.
Ella Kelley: : Of course. And April, you are in the Heiress to the Throne tournament with Dean Harper. How is that going for you?
April Madrox: Itâs going okay. We make an okay team.
Ella Kelley: Thatâs good to hear, and Shea OâHara! You just joined the faction and are the current holder of the Queenâs Gambit case. How is it going? Any chance we can get a spoiler on when you are going to cash that in, or even an explanation for why you turned on The Birds Of Prey?
Shea OâHara: Why did I betray the Birds? Charlie didnât respect me enough, maybe being the Iron Maiden went to her head, like? I donât know. What I do know is she brought it on herself when she decided to run her mouth about someone I care deeply about, without rhyme or reason. Why did I The Murder? Why wouldnât I? I get to work alongside my BFF, something Iâve wanted to do for years but the stars never quite aligned until now. As for my golden cash in? All in good time, Ella. All in good time. I wonât tell you exactly when, but Iâll promise you a couple of things right now. I ainât gonna wait around until Night of the Immortals, and when I cash in, Iâll make damn sure I have Mr Veronaâs John Hancock signed and sealed before I do.
{Shea smiled, her expression giving nothing away otherwise.}
Ella Kelley: Well, canât blame a girl for asking. Iâm glad you are fitting in well. And Mai, how are things going for you?
{Mai looks up from her manga, swallowing a bird-shaped cookie.}
Mai Everstone: Iâm⌠getting some reading done?
Ella Kelley: Well, thatâs always important. Thanks for giving me a moment of your time!
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
April Madrox & Dean Harper vs. Rini Ishikawa & Masao Akiyama
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Alison Valance: The following tag team match is for the Hier and Hieress tournament!
Terri Morasco: Here we are for the next tag team match of the evening for the Hier and Hieress tournament!
Vasco Dias: This one has a chance to get spicy.
{The lights throughout the arena flicker and go black, with several of the lights around the entrance seeming to overload, sending sparks flying down the stage. One by one, the screens flicker back to life showing a harvest moon hanging in a cloudy sky as the sound of fluttering wings and screaming crows fills the building. The screens soon swarm with the silhouettes of these birds, drowning out the moon and filling the arena once more in darkness as the opening strings of âThe Devilâs Gonna Comeâ by Raphael Lake & Royal Baggs begins to play.}
âThe Broken and Fallen, dangled souls been sent to burn,
Nowadays they been calling, telling me soon itâs gonna be my turnâŚâ
{A dark red spotlight hits the stage, revealing April standing with her hands on hips.}
âNow I know⌠the Devilâs gonna come when the sun goes downâŚâ
{April makes her way down to the ring, quickly climbing the ring steps and wiping her feet on the apron before stepping into the ring and walking with purpose to the middle of the ring, raising a hand into the air and clenching it into a fist as the house lights return to normal.
The crowd grow silent as the lights go out as the beginning of Freak Flag 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.}
âWe're taught to be like them
Taught to know our place
We kept the pace but we're done pretending
We'll fall blindly through the fairy tale endings"
{Pyro explodes 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.}
Alison Valance: First down to the ring, April Madrox & Dean Harper!
Terri Morasco: Dean and April won last week's match, think they can keep that going?
Vasco Dias: Hard to say at this moment.
{"Test of faith" Start to play the Shamisen playing slow as the Tron lights up and Masao steps out pausing as he waits for the beat to drop hands raising to the sky as he walks toward the ring , slamming is hand on the steps as he climbs them to step between the ropes and shedding the robe as he climbs a turnbuckle before gesturing at the crowd before dropping off to prepare.
The lights dim in the area, and the Imperialtron slowly lights to show a dancing figurine turning slowly in a music box to the soft chimes of a simple melody and the sound of bells tolling in rhythm with the music. After ten seconds, the music suddenly picks up, full of synth. Rini virtually bounces into view, her overcoat swirling around her as she almost runs from one side of the stage to the other, waving with unbridled enthusiasm. Rini keeps beaming smiles and waving all the way down the ramp. She wipes her feet quickly on the outside and climbs between the ropes. Once inside the ring, she strikes a dramatic pose, her left hand on her hip and her right hand forming a sideways V next to her eye, still grinning. She holds the pose for a few beats and then goes to her corner.}
Alison Valance: Next down to the ring, Rini Ishikawa & Masao Akiyama!
Terri Morasco: With the loss from last week, you have to assume Rini and Masao are going to come in hot here.
Vasco Dias: One would hope.
{The match starts with Rini Ishikawa and April Madrox in the ring. Rini's striking ability gives her an early advantage, but April's agility allows her to evade and counter with high-flying moves. April tags in Dean Harper after a quick series of exchanges, bringing a fresh burst of power into the match. Dean's strength overwhelms Masao initially. Masao Akiyama, who immediately slows the pace with technical grappling, attempting to wear down Dean with submissions and joint locks. Dean manages to counter one of Masao's holds and delivers a powerful suplex, regaining some momentum for his team.}
{With all four competitors in the ring, chaos ensues. Dean and Masao exchange heavy blows, while April and Rini battle it out with speed and precision.In a dramatic sequence, April executes her finishing - RED RIDDING HOOD- move on Rini, but Masao breaks the pin just in time. Dean decides to take things into his own hands causing the two men to battle on the outside. Rini recovers and things get heated once more but April manages to hit another RED RIDDING HOOD going for the pin
1
2
3.}
Alison Valance: And your winner April Madrox & Dean Harper!
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SEGMENT
1500 Word Limit
Participant: Caroline Machado
After her surprise return last week, what will Caroline Machado have to say as she sits down to talk to Willy Carter.
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~THE FOLLOWING WAS PRE-RECORDED~
June 13, 2024 - 6:30 PM
{ We find Willy Carter sitting inside the living room of Caroline Machado's family estate located a few miles northwest of Rio de Janiero in Brazil. The former Women's World Champion is sitting on a couch, drinking from a bottle of green tea. }
Willy Carter: I am here in Rio de Janiero, at the home of former IWF Women's World Champion Caroline Machado.
{ Caroline smiled, then waved to the camera. }
Caroline Machado: Hi!!!
{ Willy got a good chuckle out of that. }
Willy Carter: I can't get enough of that -- that's been your signature greeting ever since your came to the Imperial world. Anyways, you've been gone for a while, a couple of months at least. Can you tell us what you've been up to so far?
Caroline Machado: Yeah!!
{ As Willy looked on, Caroline took another sip from her drink. }
Caroline Machado: So I've just finished taping a new game show series with seven other competitors called The Colesseum -- it's no relation to the IWF Coliseum brand, just so we're clear. It's gonna be on the CBS and Paramount+ and feature a series of contests of luck, skill, and knowledge with a top prize of $1,000,000. Think of it as a mix of American Ninja Warrior and Survivor, done with a Roman theme.
{ Pause. }
Caroline Machado: It's gonna be hosted by Star Trek alum Jeri Ryan -- I can't wait until it airs starting on July 1 with the final show coming on August 19!!
Willy Carter: If you were the big winner, what would you do with the money?
Caroline Machado: Invest in my family's space rocket business. In the end, I want people from all over to be able to dream about reaching for the stars and living that dream...
{ Willy nodded. }
Willy Carter: Last week, you made a surprise return to the Imperial landscape and tagged it as "unfinished business." What did you mean by that?
Caroline Machado: First of all, I've...I've missed being out there in front of the people. When you see smiles and joy on others' faces as you're walking out from behind the curtain, you know you did something right.
{ Caroline closed her eyes and took a deep breath. }
Caroline Machado: Secondly, I've found myself reading comments that me ending Shelly Diamond's record reign as Women's World Champion wasn't "earned," that it was given on a platter. And that hurts -- it really bothers me. It's like...writing a book that you leave unfinished and incomplete. To me, becoming Women's World Champion for a second time would end the story once and for all.
Willy Carter: And that's why you busted out that stock photo of Jennie last week?
{ The Brazilian solemnly nodded her head as she took another sip from her green tea. }
Caroline Machado: I've had that picture for months. I've found myself carrying it around as a momento, a trinket to remind myself of where I was nearly two years ago. A reminder to us all that remembering where you came from and remembering what it took to get you from there to here.
Willy Carter: I hear the early soundbytes from Jennie, perhaps perceiving you as wanting revenge against her for beating you for the Women's World title back in 2022. Now she's the Sacrifice GM -- what would you say to that?
{ Another pause. }
Caroline Machado: If Jennie Fenix thinks that I'm just gonna BEG her for a title shot, then to throw a little something she said to me right back in her face? She's in way over her head!! I'd rather EARN my shots, not be given them.
{ Willy nodded once more as he rapidly took notes, detailing Caroline's resoulate tone.}
Willy Carter: That's a good thing to hear, but knowing that Jennie beat you all these years ago, doesn't a situation like that require a more...Klingon...response?
Caroline Machado: Hehehe...!! While it is true that revenge would be a dish that is best served cold, I have learned that patience is, often at times, a more effective weapon than the sword.
{ Caroline sighed. }
Caroline Machado: To be honest, I've grown a bit weary of that, but...
{ She took a final sip and continued onward, never losing the passionate and optimistic aura that coursed through her veins. }
Caroline Machado: To borrow a quote from a United States presidential candidate during the election season? "O sucesso serå a maior forma de vingança..."
{ Caroline paused once more, her eyes staring straight at the camera. }
Caroline Machado: Success will be the greatest form of revenge...
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MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Abigail & Tytus Rost vs. Black Widow & Madjinn
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Alison Valance:: The following mixed tag team contest is scheduled for one fall and a twenty-minute time limit! Introducing first...
{The lights in the arena dim at the opening drums and guitar. Abigail walks alone out under a soft white spotlight to a mixed reaction. The lights flash sand yellow and soft orange in time with the rhythm. The lyrics of âHallelujah (Iâm Not Dead)â by Citizen Soldier accompany her walk down the ramp. She clenches her jaw before pausing in the middle of the ramp, and looking heavenward. She flings her arms out either side of her offering herself up to a Lord she knew to be no longer there.
When there was no salvation, she cracks her neck slightly and continues her journey down the ramp under her own power. She walked up the steps, not to heaven, but into the ring. Ready to defend her position in life, as fiercely as she once defended her faith. Under the spotlight, in the middle of the ring, she drops to her knees and lets out a rebellious yell heavenward as she throws her head back. She breathes heavily, as she focuses on the challenge ahead. The music slowly fades and the lights return to normal as she slips off her waistcoat, ready to compete.}
Alison Valance: : And her tag team partner...
{The crowd turns its attention toward the entrance area as a lion roar echoes throughout the arena. They continue to watch as the drumbeat of "Tired of Winning" begins and from behind the curtain steps the hulking figure of Tytus Rost, his face like carved granite as he stares with cold eyes down to the ring.}
Alison Valance: Making his way to the ring, weighing three hundred and four pounds ⌠from Norilsk, Siberia ⌠The Russian Lion ⌠Tytus ⌠Rost!
{Rostâs upper lip curls in a sneer as he begins to move with purpose down the ramp. Making it to the ring, Tytus stands on the floor for a beat before leaping up to the apron in a show of agility for a man his size. He wipes his boots on the outside ring apron before stepping in through the ropes and walks with purpose to the center of the ring.}
Terri Morasco: Vasco, last week we saw the team of Abigail and Tytus come up just a little bit short against the team of Pax Stormcrow and Charlotte Shimizu. That loss has undoubtedly put them in a tough spot this week, but it is clear that both Abigail and Tytus put some extra emphasis on building a better relationship as a tag team ahead of this contest.
Vasco Dias: They had to. Not only are they going against another couple, but they're also going against a couple that are part of the IWF World Tag Team Champions! That's a tough draw. I don't care if Abigail and Tytus decided to tie themselves to each other at a wrist and an ankle for the entire week, I don't know how you close that type of gap in chemistry.
Terri Morasco: That isn't completely unfair, Vasco. But Abigail and Tytus are also bigger and stronger than this pairing of the Savage Kingdom, and with Terrella and Portia having been thrown out of the building by our General Manager to make this a fair fight, that is a gap the Kingdom may not be able to close.
Vasco Dias: When did you suddenly become a size queen, Morasco!?
{The camera cuts back to a shot of Alison for a brief moment.}
Alison Valance: And their opponents...
{The lights are dimmed as the "Pumped Up Kicks" by 3Teeth begins to play. Shrouded in the darkness from the low-level lighting, The Black Widow crawls out from behind the curtain, stopping on the cusp of the ramp. Looking around the arena, Brandy stays on her knees, pointing back to the curtain as Madjinn confidently strolls out from the back while hitting a vape. The Black Widow extends her arms and arches her back in a way that her upper body falls backwards as Madjinn takes a position behind her. Forty seconds into the song, just before the lyrics start, Brandy thrusts her torso upward with a jolt. The Mad Prince offers the Black Widow a hit off his vape, and then the pair begin to make their way to the ring.}
Alison Valance: Approaching the ring, weighing in at a total combined weight of three hundred nineteen pounds... they are the reigning IWF World Tag Team Champions! They are the Savage Kingdom!
{Madjinn stops a few times to blow his vape back into the faces of different fans as the Black Widow continues a steady walk. Cvetkova builds a little speed in her walk as she nears the bottom of the ramp and dives underneath the bottom rope. Madjinn slides beneath the bottom rope behind her. Pushing herself up onto her hands and knees, The Black Widow crawls across the ring, head tilted as she flashes a sinister smile at Abigail and Tytus. Madjinn stands in the middle of the ring as the Black Widow slinks backward, ending up between his legs. The Mad Prince puts a hand beneath her chin, bringing her to her feet, where they exchange saliva.}
Vasco Dias: Love is beautiful, isn't it, Morasco?!
Terri Morasco: If you're referring to that, then no. This should be a thrilling match up, though! As much as I dislike the Savage Kingdom, I can't take anything away from them as competitors. They're extremely talented, as well as extremely capable in the squared circle. They may also need this win almost as badly as Tytus and Abigail do, too.
Vasco Dias: Which may make them that much more dangerous.
{Alison has already exited the ring. Tytus and Abigail have some last-minute strategy discussions in their corner while Savage Kingdom casually hangs back in their own corner. Abigail steps out onto the ring apron for her team, and the rules force the Black Widow to follow suit. The referee for the contest, Colt Collins, checks in with the men to see if they're ready. After getting the go-ahead, Collins signals for the opening bell!}
Ding!
{The two men approach each other with a bit of caution, looking to avoid an early, reckless mistake. Both men place a hand in the air, ready to lock hands. The Mad Prince suddenly changes course, trying to sneak in a single leg takedown that gets stuffed by the Russian Lion. Rost uses his impressive power to throw Madjinn with something resembling a spladle throw. The Mad Prince is quickly up. Rost lunges into the Madjinn's midsection, however, taking the Mad Prince's feet off the ground and driving him back into a corner. Tytus unleashes a bevy of European Uppercuts underneath Madjinn's chin while Madjinn is trapped in the corner! Tytus brings the Mad Prince out the hard way, utilizing a HUGE biel throw to send Madjinn halfway across the ring! Tytus closes the gap, taking the wind from Madjinn with a Midsection Knee Lift. Rost grabs the Mad Prince by the legs, lifting him up and placing him in a seated position on the top turnbuckle. Tytus tries to go up the buckles with Madjinn, but the Black Widow draws his attention with an approach from her corner. The referee warns her back, but the momentary distraction proves just enough for Madjinn to go to the eyes of Rost! Madjinn shoves Rost off the buckles! The Mad Prince moves into a standing position on the top turnbuckle, and as a blinded Rost gets to his feet, Madjinn leaps off with a diving Meteora! Madjinn tries for a cover, only drawing a count of one on the pinfall attempt.}
{Madjinn rubs Tytus' face into the canvas, a move meant to disrespect Tytus more than harm him. The disrespectful display fires Rost up though, and as Madjinn tries to drag his larger adversary to his feet, Tytus swats the Mad Prince's hands away, and counters with a punch to Madjinn's jaw that lands with a crack! Tytus charges the ropes as Madjinn staggers. Rost looks for a big boot that Madjinn rolls under. Madjinn pops up, charges the ropes, and springboards off to catch Tytus with a Hurricanrana! Continuing to push the pace, Madjinn backs up and charges... striking Tytus with the âOde to Aphroditeâ! The massive Rost goes down hard! Madjinn tries for another cover, scoring a count of two before Abigail comes in to put a boot to the Mad Prince's head to break the count at almost the same time as Rost kicks out! Collins warns Abigail out as the Mad Prince shakes off the boot to the head from Abigail to break the count. The Black Widow seizes on the opportunity to enter the ring illegally behind Colt's back, and together, Madjinn and the Black Widow make a wish with Tytus' legs! Abigail protests, but the Black Widow slides out of the ring just as quickly as she made it inside. The official turns to find Madjinn taking a bow to the booing crowd before retreating to a neutral corner. Propping himself atop the turnbuckle and lying down, the Mad Prince feigns being asleep. He doesn't "wake up" until the Russian Lion gets to his knees, still favoring some very sensitive part. Madjinn hops down and takes aim for a 'Genocide Kick' on Rost! Tytus shows some incredibly impressive speed and agility for a big man though by putting his hands out to knock down Madjinn's foot, and then countering with a T-Bone Suplex! The momentum of the move carries the Mad Prince to the floor! Tytus makes a tag to Abigail!}
{The women enter the ring at nearly the same time with positively no back down as they both start unloading on each other with rapid fire right hands! Thirty some shots are thrown between them, not a one of them blocked, before Abigail rocks the Black Widow with a skull-rattling headbutt! The Widow keeps her feet, albeit on wobbly legs, before answering right back with a headbutt of her own! Always the scrapper, Abigail doesn't drop either! She staggers a bit, briefly. Abigail comes back with a European Uppercut that bends the Black Widow's upper half backwards! Abigail pounces on the opening, hitting the Widow with the "Southern Storm" (Three Successive Knee Strikes to The Gut, Hairmare & Dropkick Combo) before The Renegade tries for a pinfall on Cvetkova. The Black Widow kicks out at two, trash-talking to Abigail as Abby pulls her up by the hair. The Widow continues to utter the words, "show me" to Abigail. The aggressive Abigail does just that, unleashing "Ride The Lightninâ" (Three Successive Ripcord Lariats & Dropkick Combo) on Cvetkova to put her down on the canvas. Defiant, the Black Widow crawls toward the bottom rope, looking back at Abigail again to say "show me" to her. Abigail comes in with a fury, relentlessly stomping away on the Black Widow. The official starts a count on Abigail, reaching four before Colt finally steps in to force Abigail off of the Black Widow. One final boot from Abigail lands flush against the Widow's mouth though, drawing blood. Barely able to move, the Widow lays on the canvas, laughing through the pain.}
{The official warns Abigail. but Abigail pushes past him to go back on the assault. Cvetkova licks the blood from her lip as Abigail tries to bring her up. The Black Widow fights from beneath with a few hard punches to Abigail's gut before reaching up to dig her fingers into Abigail's eyes and keeping them dug in until she drives Abigail all the way back into a neutral corner! The official gives the Black Widow an equally stern warning, which she pays little heed to. As Abigail leans against the corner, struggling to regain her sight, the Mistress of Mayhem darts across the ring, hits the ropes, and comes back with a running kick to Abigail's jaw! The Widow puts a boot into Abigail's throat, choking her with everything she has. The official starts the count on the Black Widow, reaching four on her before he has to step in and pull her off of Abigail! The Mistress of Mayhem gives the official a light shove as she pushes past him. She delivers some targeted stomps to Abigail's eye, trying her darndest to break Abigail's orbital bone! The Widow only stops to drop to her knees, wrap both her hands around Abigail's throat, and choke her again. The official starts a count again. The Widow relents this time. She licks Abigail up the side of her face, then slithers backward in a crawl out of the corner.}
Terri Morasco: Abigail desperately needs to get some air back into her lungs, Vasco. The official has had his hands full trying to maintain some semblance of rules in this one.
Vasco Dias: Abigail needs to be very, very wary of the Black Widow here, though. We've seen in the past; she likes to play cat-and-mouse games.
Terri Morasco: The Widow needs to be just as careful with Abigail, too. Abigail has a very violent streak.
{Tytus comes over to check on Abigail. Meanwhile, Madjinn has words with the crowd for booing his girlfriend. The Black Widow has to wipe the blood from her lip once again, licking it off of her glove as another Savage Kingdom match draws closer to the time limit. Tytus returns to his corner as Abigail rises up off the canvas, locking eyes with the Black Widow. Abigail's temper takes over as she charges at the Black Widow, tackling her to the ground and raining down punches on top of her head! Madjinn tries to enter to intervene, but the official intercepts him.}
Terri Morasco: What in the hell!? It's Stephen Terrella!
Vasco Dias: And Portia!
Terri Morasco: Terrella just pulled Rost down off the apron... They're trading heavy shots on the outside! Terrella and Portia aren't even supposed to be here!
{The lights go out completely.}
Heeheeheeheeheeheeheehuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhehehehehehehehehehehehehahahahahahahahahahahahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaahaa...
{The soft chilling female laughter begins as childish glee and ends up maturing over a very short time to adult horror and consequently changes the atmosphere in the arena completely before fading into the sombre piano, which softly leads a procession of bright white starlights to twinkle slowly in time with it. Thirty seconds pass before the lyrics to âSirensâ By Fleurie begin to herald her arrival. The lights shift, as the stars are extinguished, replaced by sombre blue strobe lights, which provide just enough illumination for us to see the purple coloured smoke slowly gathering to cloud the entranceway.
Eternity emerges from within the cloud of colourful smoke. There is a mixed reaction from the adults, but the children seem to fear the shadowy woman who is wearing a mahogany brown leather sleeveless trench coat and a forest green and black front-laced top hat and a black veil over her face. Her head bowed, in remembrance of all those that have fallen before her as she seems to lightly bounce halfway down the ramp, drawing all eyes.}
Terri Morasco: Eternity is here! Savage Kingdom was going to try to play the numbers game, but the sides just evened!
Vasco Dias: Abigail, and maybe Tytus, are the only people around that ring excited to see her right now!
{Eternity stops in the middle of the ramp and takes a bow, taking her veiled forest green hat off and posing with it in her outstretched arms. Terrella moves to meet her, but security starts flooding out from the backstage area. Meanwhile, back inside the ring, the Black Widow rakes Abigail's back and takes her over the top with a Cactus Clothesline, landing both of them behind Terrella and Portia. Noticing the time, the official calls for the bell!}
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
{Security works to pull the Black Widow and Abigail apart, while keeping a lid on the rest of the situation. The official leans over to give Alison Valance the official word.}
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, the twenty minute time limit has expired and the referee has ruled this contest a draw!
{Madjinn holds the Black Widow in his arms, and Terrella and Portia have words with Eternity and Abigail as a sea of security stands between them. Tytus pounds the apron in frustration seemingly.}
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SEGMENT
Participants: Roberto Verona and Jennie Fenix
Jennie reports back to Roberto on her first night as GM.
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{ The cameras go backstage to find Jennie Fenix inside of her officeâŚthe door is pried open, as Jennie stands there with her hand folded in front of her, a much more professional aspect than most people know her for, and Cliff stands behind her. The camera pans around the corner and a mild pop comes from the audience when Roberto Verona is standing in front of her. }
Jennie Fenix: I mean, I think tonight has gone⌠pretty wellâŚ
{ Jennie states boldly and confidently. }
Jennie Fenix: I tried to give people a chance to air out any grievances they had with my revealing, but I meanâ it is what it isâ I can put an anonymous suggestion box, maybe?
Cliff Cook: I can get right on that!
Jennie Fenix: Cliff can build it! And weâre gonna have some more vegan options, yâknow, it helps out our vegans in the building. And Heir, slash, Heiress to the Throne is still going on great!
Roberto Verona: I know that I have nothing to worry about. Youâve been more than fair about how you conduct yourself, but for the benefit of the masses, what are your plans to handle the checks and balances system?
Jennie Fenix: I did hire another person! I hope you donât mindâ sheâs strictly ensuring that Iâm not trying to corrupt the system, and you know me, I wouldnât do that! I wonât do that! Anyways, Samira Conwayâ sheâs the one thatâs going to be responsible for that, and Iâve already told her that if she thinks anything is fishy, skip Cliff, skip me, and go straight to you!
{ Roberto nods. }
Jennie Fenix: Was there anything else?
Roberto Verona: I wanted you to be able to have your inaugural show as sole General Manager of Sacrifice, but at the next Sacrifice, I just wanted you to be aware that I am back⌠and Iâll be watching you all very, very closely.
Jennie Fenix: Babe, thatâs fine with me.
{ Roberto squints his eyes at Jennie a little. }
Jennie Fenix: I didnât mean like âbabeâ babe, I just⌠I sometimes call people âbabeâ and didnât mean anything by it. Sir. Iâll go with âsirâ. Sir.
Roberto Verona: That will be all. Oh and Jennie?
Jennie Fenix: Yes⌠erm, sir?
Roberto Verona: Do not use your power to interfere in my business with the Joker in the Pack.
{ Verona smiles before turning to walk away. }
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MAIN EVENT
MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Jason "J-TV" Hathaway & Serenity Holmes vs. Billie Parris & Nancy Pailson-Carlson
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Alison Valance: The following is a tag team match scheduled for One Fall! Introducing first, from Edan, South Dakota. Weighing in at 216 lbs⌠Billie Parris!
{ As âEverythig is awesomeâ starts to play Billie steps onto the ramp, flanked by his managers/siblings before walking down to the ring giving fans high fives and fist bumps before waiting in his corner for the match to start }
Vasco Diaz: Everything is far from awesome for Billie Parris. Heâd lose money betting on the Celtics.
Terri Morasco: Billie is a second generation wrestler living his dream. That seems pretty awesome to me.
Alison Valance: His partner, from Montgomery, Alabama. Weighing in at 135 lbs⌠Nancy! Pailson! Carlson!
{ As soon as the Poison Whiskey by Lynyrd Skynyrd starts Nancy Pailson-Carlson marches down the ramp and gets into the ring, marching back and forth like a wild woman until the bell rings. }
Terri Morasco: Nancy had some fiery words for her competition this week. Sheâs called her shot and is starting on her path to greatness.
Vasco Diaz: Only path sheâs on is getting stalked by weirdos with mommy issues. I like Nancy, I do. But sheâs been out of it for too long. Itâs gonna take more than some tough words to prove something in this business.
{ Alison picks up the mic to continue her introductions but as she opens her mouth⌠}
âNobody fully understands the effect lightning has on its victims, but strange things seem to happen."
{ Alison looks visibly annoyed as the lights begin to flicker and spin as the drums begin to play, and Jason Hathaway emerges onto the stage. Robbie the Camera Guy is right behind him, hoisting an old video camera on his shoulders as the screens in the arena cut to a live shot of Robbie's feed, complete with a "J-TV" watermark in the corner. }
Terri Morasco: The disrespect for Alison needs to stop. She is a very talâŚ
Vasco Diaz: Shut up Morasco, itâs time for much watch Television.
{ Jason saunters his way down the aisle, swaying and dancing to the blaring surf-rock playing through the speakers and directing all his attention to Robbie's camera rather than those of the actual show. When they reach the apron, Robbie puts down the camera and slides into the ring first, quickly snatching the microphone from the ring announcer. }
Robbie the Camera Guy : Ladies and Gentlemen, you are now watching... J! T! V!
{ Hathaway walks around the side of the ring and hops up onto the apron and flips over the top rope, letting his sunglasses fall off in the process as he drops to a knee and poses in the middle of the ring with his arms spread wide. Alison snatches her microphone back before Robbie slides Jason's jacket off and leaves the ring as Jason slides over to his corner. }
Vasco Diaz: That is true star power right there.
Terri Morasco:: You are such a sycophant.
{ "Synthetic Sympathy" by Trash Boat immediately explodes from the arena's surrounding systems, sparking a positive reaction from the audience. The bass and repeated opening lyrics synchronize with the lights flashing around the venue's interior, leading to Serenity Holmes sprinting from the backstage area to center stage, where the fans of the Action Wrestling universe greet her. She stands center stage before taking off her hat and throwing it into the fans for amusement until looking down the entrance path, where she takes off into a run for the mere moment of interactions on her fast-paced run to the ring. Alison has taken the time to compose herself from the usual antics of J-TV and Robbie. }
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!
{ Serenity slides under the bottom rope before unloading onto her feet, where she quickly hops onto the middle turnbuckle of an unoccupied corner to greet the fans at ringside. She flips her hair and throws up a peace sign with her tongue hanging out while winking at the camera. Serenity hops down and lands on her feet before running around the ring to show love to every possible fan in the atmosphere before staying in her designated corner, waiting for the next moment. }
Vasco Diaz: Serenity has it all. Power, Talent, beauty. Itâs a good thing we finally have an Invictus champion worthy to hold it.
Terri Morasco: Please, the only reason she got where she was is by aligning herself with Roberto and screwing over everyone she told him too.
Vasco Dias: Youâre right Morasco. I forgot a keen mind for business too.
{ Alison makes her way from the ring as the official checks in with both teams to ensure they are ready to start and to check them for any foreign objects. Jason hands off his belt to Robbie to hold onto, who also offers to take Serenityâs title as well. However she rolls her eyes and hands it off to one of the ring side personnel who brings it over to the time keeperâs table.
There is a bit of a discussion in Serenity and Jasonâs corner about who will begin the match, and it appears to start getting heated before Jason stops and holds up both of his hands before dramatically bowing and motioning to Serenity before he steps through the ropes. That having been decided, Billie steps out as well. }
Terri Morasco: A bit of conflict before the match even gets started doesnât bode well for the cohesion of the team of Jason and Serenity.
Vasco Diaz:Itâs a competitive sport! Of course they both want to start things off. But J-TV shows that he is a proper gentleman. Ladies first!
{ The official motions to the time keeper and the bell sounds off. The noise of the crowd starts to peak as the match looks to get going, when Jason reaches in and taps the back of Serenityâs shoulder. Serenity turns around to glower at the Gladiatorâs Champion as he smirks at her and steps through the ropes. }
Terri Morasco: Some gentleman.
Vasco Diaz: He did let her start first, and it was a legal tag. I donât know why you are complaining.
{ The two jaw at each other some more until the official starts to count and eventually has to force Serenity out. Nancy and Billie switch places but just as Jason turns to start the match Serenity leans into the ring and slaps him across the back. J-TV turns around and starts to shout at her, but Serenity just wiggles her fingers at him before she slingshots her way into the ring and rolls to the middle and well out of the way of getting tagged back out. }
Terri Morasco: Any sort of team work has gone immediately out of the window for this team.
Vasco Diaz: Didnât you hear Morasco? They got a side bet going on. Itâs just friendly competition. You worry too much.
{ Now that who gets to start the match has been settled, the two ladies meet each other in the middle. Both of them open up with their striking talents, exchanging blows in the middle of the ring to the roar of the crowd. It is a brutal and stiff affair that sees both competitors really laying into the other. However, between Serenityâs more well rounded striking background and Nancyâs age, soon the younger fighter starts to gain the edge. Serenity begins a calculated assault, targeting the veteran Nancyâs lower body to chop down the larger opponent with several devastating kicks at her knees. Nancy is unable to weather the assault and is brought down by the assault, allowing Serenity to lock in a Muta lock on the veteran! }
Vasco Diaz: And here we see the growth of Serenity Holmes in the ring. Sheâs keeping her distance from her opponent and focusing on her strengths which allowed her to wear Nancy down. Itâs all but over now.
Terri Morasco: Nancy is in a rough spot right here. This is a devastating hold to be stuck in and if she canât find her way out sheâll have to tap.
{ The official is down on the mat, checking on Nancy to see if she wants to give up while Serenity continues to yank on her head and neck. Nancy tries to push herself up on her arms, using her strength to try and ease the tension on her neck. However, it also serves to block the refâs line of sight, allowing her to reach up and rake her fingers across Serenityâs eyes, and fishhook her thumb into her cheek for good measure. }
Terri Morasco: And a blatant cheap move by Nancy breaks the hold.
Vasco Diaz: Veteran skills Morasco. You do what you can to get the win.
{ Nancy has a moment to recover, but she is slow to do so. By the time she has regained her feet, Serenity has also recovered and moves in to press the assault. However, her eagerness to pay back the cheap move brings her in to close, allowing the more powerful Nancy to scoop her up into the air and drop her back into the mat with a bodyslam. The show of power buys her the time she needs to make it to her corner and tag Billie back in. }
Vasco Diaz: I donât like the tag there. Nancy had Serenity right where she wanted her. She should have pressed the attack.
Terri Morasco: After all that offense she had to endure from Serenity I think a break could do her a world of good.
Vasco Diaz: Itâs a mistake to let this knucklehead into the match. J-TV is going to tear him apart. Undefeated against unwinnable.
{ Previously the crowd had been shown an exhibition on striking, but now they were treated to a technical clinic. Jason and Billie meet in the center of the ring, trading holds as they work to tie the other up in knots or send them slamming into the mat with impressive throws. Billie is able to use knowledge gained from being around the business from a young age to bait in the over confident Jason and he starts to gain the upper hand in the match with a series of rotating vertical suplexes. He tries to follow up the series with a knee bar, but Jasonâs superior agility allows him to squirm free of the hold and retreat in the direction of his corner. }
Terri Morasco: I think that Billie Parris might just make you eat your words Vasco.
Vasco Diaz: Nonsense! Hathaway knows whatâs good for TV. This is the main event. He canât just squash this bug like he is capable of. We need a show. We need drama!
{ As Jason retreats towards his corner, Serenity leans in in an attempt to tag herself in but Jason catches the movement out of the corner of his eye. He turns towards her, wagging his finger at her with a smirk on his face. However, while he is distracted, Billie has gathered himself up and rushes at his opponentâs exposed back. However, J-TVâs superb ring awareness means that the champ is ready for him, leaping up onto the top rope by Serenity to nail Billie with a Kamikaze Kick! Billie crashes into the corner from the blow, running directly into Serenity. Sheâs knocked from the apron and falls directly into Robbie as they both spill to the floor. }
Vasco Diaz: Fantastic awareness by J-TV! Billie is down for the count.
Terri Morasco: But so is Serenity!
{ Jason laughs at the mishap that had befallen his tag team partner as he moves to the corner to pull Billie out of it. But it is at that moment that he realizes that not only is his camera man down, but so too is his camera! Jason drops Billie to the mat and rolls out of the ring to push Serenity off of Robbie and try to rouse him. }
Terri Morasco: Whatâs going on! Jason could be winning this match right now?
Vasco Diaz: Heâs checking on his friend! Robbie has been an important part of J-TV since the beginning!
Terri Morasco: Oh come on!
{ The official tries to urge Jason back into the ring, but J-TV seems intent on trying to revive Robbie from the blow heâd received. Having no choice, he begins the count. Jason meanwhile moves over to check on the discarded camera as Serena and Robbie only just start to show signs of life on the floor. }
Vasco Diaz: Looking back at the replay, it looks like Serenity and Robbieâs heads collided in the fall. I donât have to tell you thatâs not good news.
Terri Morasco: They are both showing signs of life though, and it looks like medical staff is on the way to check on them.
{ The Ref has reached the five count. Serenity has come to first, talking with the medical staff that have approached her and assured them that she is good to continue. Jason has retrieved the camera and gone back to Robbie to talk to the man, trying to help rouse him back awake. Meanwhile, in the ring Billie is slowly starting to push himself to his feet. The crowd has started to count along with the ref. }
Terri Morasco: Looks like Serenity is still good to compete. Weâd hate to see one of our champions get taken out like that.
Vasco Diaz: Of course. But is that count is getting higherâŚ
{ Serenity has noticed that Jason is just holding the camera, checking it over as the medical staff are checking over Robbie. She starts to yell at him as the Refâs count getâs to 8. Jason yells back, gesturing down to Robbie at the same time and the two of them slowly approach each other, the anger only escalating. }
Crowd: Nine!
Vasco Diaz: Jason! Jason the Count! Get in the ring!
Terri Morasco:I donât believe it!
Crowd: TEN!
{ The official motions for the bell and âEverything is Awesomeâ starts to blare from the speakers. Jason and Serenity turned in stunned disbelief at the sound of the bell. The crowd explodes as Billie, who has only just gotten to his knees stares ahead in even more stunned disbelief as he hears his music play and the official comes over to lift his hand. }
Terri Morasco: They did it! They actually did it!
Vasco Diaz: !Ay dios mio! Youâve got to be kidding me!
Alison Valance: Your winners by count out! Nancy Pailson-Carlson and Billie Parris!
{ Billie lets himself be pulled to his feat by the official and moves in an almost dreamlike state to the center of the ring. Nancy Pailson-Carlson steps in and joins them so that the Ref can lift both of their hands in victory.
On the outside, Jason Hathoway and Serenity Holmes have gotten in each otherâs faces, their screams drowned out by the sound of the crowd and Billieâs music playing. Robbie tries to push himself between the two of them to diffuse the situation. Meanwhile in the ring, whatâs happened has finally sunk in and Billie starts pumping his fist in the air before leaping over to hug a very surprised and unexpectant Nancy. }
Vasco Diaz: This idiot is acting like he won the world series for a count out victory. If he says heâs going to Disneyland Iâm going to vomit.
Terri Morasco: Donât be a grouch Vasco. He just won his first main event. Thatâs all the time we have folks. I love going out on a happy ending!
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Well howdy there pardner.