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Post by Samira Conway on Jul 17, 2024 14:37:10 GMT
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SEGMENT
Legacy
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~RECORDED JUNE 21, 2024 -- 4:30 PM~
~Day 11, Part III~
Dr. Prater: I...I wouldn't consider your 16th birthday to be seemingly random, but tell me...tell me what your aunt told you.
{ As he propped his feet up on a footstool inside Dr. Prater's office, RAM took a deep breath. This was one moment in time that he had never thought he'd discuss with anyone, but he had to make do with what he was about to say. }
RAM: The naval aviator my mom married wasn't my real dadā¦and I ain't got a clue as to who my real dad actually is...or wasā¦
{ RAM sighed, perhaps relieved that he let the cat out of the bag. }
RAM: All I know is what my aunt told me -- my mom was a bit of a slut who'd bang anybody, male or female -- that moved. For all I know, my dad could be dead -- and I couldn't care less about that. He probably didn't want to have nothin' to do with me anywayā¦
{ Dr. Prater shook his head solemnly as he peered outside his office window. }
Dr. Prater: I doubt that is true.
RAM: Why are you sayin' this shit...?
{ The counselor then pointed to the eastern wall, where a large painting of his father hung above a shelf of trinkets. }
Dr. Prater: I've always believed that all fathers, regardless of character, cared for their sons.
{ RAM raised his voice. }
RAM: It ain't that FUCKING simple, doc!
{ He then covered his face with his hands. }
RAM: I had dreams of bein' a navy pilot, of workin' on the computer systems of planes after I've retired. Ain't gonna happen now, ain't it?!
Dr. Prater: Listen, even if you did figure out who your father was? It's just not worth throwing your whole life away because you wanted to build upon another's legacyā¦
{ Pause. RAM listened intently as a way to keep himself composed throughout the session. }
Dr. Prater: As I've told Fiona when I worked with her back in 2019, she shouldn't have had to carry the burden of her husband's own legacy. Instead...she built her own, with the guidance of a few certain friends.
{ Another pause. RAM gave off a quizzical expression. }
RAM: I don't like pryin', but...what happened to Fiona before 2019?
Dr. Prater: She contemplated suicide -- thought of jumping off a twenty-story hotel in Tokyo. Some folks intervened and saved her life...look where she's at now.
{ RAM eked out a sheepish smirk, remembering the time he spent on a rehab assignment in Fiona's independent promotion, Retro Championship Wrestling. }
RAM: To her credit, at least she's got her shit together. Especially with Retro as well as her movie career...those things make her happy, I guess.
{ Dr. Prater nodded warmly. }
Dr. Prater: You're 20 years old. You have your own legacy to build, just like those computer systems you built for the school district.
{ Another pause. RAM took a sip from his favorite drink of choice. }
Dr. Prater: Keep on showing off those videos you made of your friends during happier times. When the time comes to talk about...you knowā¦
{ Dr. Prater stopped short of mentioning the circumstances behind RAM's friend Rydia's death, but even RAM knew that he was going to have to open up about that day. }
Dr. Prater: We'll be ready.
~To be continued~
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TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Rob Diamond vs. RAM vs. Jack Ferriman w/ Nate Harris
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In the heart-pounding arena of professional wrestling, Rob Diamond, RAM, and Jack Ferriman collide in a triple threat match that promises fireworks from the opening bell. Each wrestler brings a distinct style and persona to the ring, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.
Rob Diamond, known for his cunning tactics and technical prowess, enters the ring with a calculated demeanor. He surveys his opponents, strategizing his next move as he sizes up RAM and Jack Ferriman. RAM, glares at the other two men where Jack seems to be concerned mostly with waiting for the bell.
As the match commences, the crowd erupts with anticipation. Rob Diamond initiates the action, engaging RAM in a series of quick exchanges, utilizing his speed and agility to evade RAM's brute strength. Meanwhile, Jack Ferriman seizes the opportunity, launching himself into some powerhouse moves that catches both opponents off guard.
RAM retaliates with thunderous strikes, unleashing a flurry of power moves that send shockwaves through the ring. Rob Diamond counters with technical precision, targeting RAM's limbs with submission holds and well-placed strikes. The match becomes a symphony of athleticism and strategy, each wrestler showcasing their signature moves amidst the chaos. Rob Diamond utilizes his ring awareness to outmaneuver and counterattack, never backing down from the challenge posed by RAM's relentless aggression.
As the match reaches its climax, all three competitors trade near falls and impactful finishers, pushing themselves to their limits in pursuit of victory. The arena reverberates with the collective energy of the crowd, chanting the names of their favorites as the tide of momentum shifts back and forth.
In a decisive moment, Rob Diamond capitalizes on an opening, executing a devastating combination that incapacitates RAM momentarily. With precision timing, he secures the pinfall victory, claiming the hard-earned triumph amidst the chaos of the triple threat environment. The crowd explodes in applause, recognizing the epic clash of skills and determination displayed by Rob Diamond, RAM, and Jack Ferriman in this unforgettable wrestling spectacle.
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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participant: April Madrox
Willy Carter sits down with April Madrox to discuss the events at Rising Sun and her next match in the Semi-Finals of the Heiress to the Throne. Will she be alone?
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{The scene opens up with an IWF Odyssey backdrop. It's much more simple than the normal interviews that Willy conducts. A room lit simply by overhead fluorescent lighting, two metal chairs, and a concrete floor. The camera tracks in on the man sitting in one of those chairs.}
Willy Carter: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm pleased to be sitting down tonight with one of the most resilient and determined young competitors in the IWF, April Madrox. April, thank you for joining me.
{The camera pans to April, who sits across from Willy. She wears a mixed expression on her face, the events of Rising Sun clearly weighing on her mind.}
April Madrox: Thanks for having me, Willy.
Willy Carter: April, I think everyone watching knows that we need to address the elephant in the room first. The events at Rising Sun were shocking, to say the least. Dean Harper, someone you trusted and teamed with, turned out to be the one behind the attacks on the Murder. How are you feeling after that revelation?
April Madrox: Honestly, Willy, I feel gutted. Betrayal doesn't even begin to cover it. I mean, Iām the one who pushed so hard for Brooklyn to forgive Dean, to let go of the past. I believed in him, believed that he had changed. But now ... knowing that he was behind everything, it feels ā¦ well, it feels like a knife to the heart.
Willy Carter: You mentioned Brooklyn. How is she coping with this?
April Madrox: Brooklyn's in a dark place right now. She's even keeping me at a distance because of this whole mess. She trusted me, you know? Iām the one who vouched for Dean even though Brooklyn warned me not to. Now sheās dealing with the fallout, and itās tearing us apart.
Willy Carter: Itās clear that this has had a profound impact on you both personally and professionally. How are you managing to keep focused, especially with your upcoming match in the Semi-Finals of the Heiress to the Throne?
April Madrox: Itās been tough, Willy. Like, Iāve had to really learn to compartmentalize in order to stay focused. āCause wrestling has always been my escape, right? Like, my way of channeling everything Iām feeling into something productive. This match in the Semi-Finals is important, not just for me, but for proving that I can stand on my own two feet ā¦ despite everything.
Willy Carter: Well, we know you as one of the more resilient members of your group, April. But with everything happening, do you feel like youāre going into this match alone? Will you have anyone in your corner?
April Madrox: {She sighs deeply, her eyes reflecting a mix of determination and sorrow.} It looks like alone is going to be my new default going forward, Willy. Deanās betrayal has left me questioning a lot of things, but one thing Iām sure of is that I canāt rely on anyone else to have my back. I have to do this for myself.
Willy Carter: Well, letās talk more specifically about your upcoming match in the Semi-Finals. Whatās your mindset going into it, especially after what happened at Rising Sun?
April Madrox: My mindset is all about focus and determination. I donāt know who Iām facing, but whoever it is I know theyāll be tough; but, I have to channel everything Iām feeling into that match. I need to prove to myself, to Brooklyn, and to everyone watching that I can overcome this. Iām not going to let Dean or anyone else take away my chance at becoming the Heiress to the Throne.
Willy Carter: You mentioned Brooklyn again, how do you plan to mend things with her?
April Madrox: {She pauses, collecting her thoughts.} Iā¦I donāt know. Like, I know that itās going to take time, Willy, but outside of that I donāt know. Trust is something that has to be rebuilt, and right now, itās fragile ā¦ raw ... and I donāt know if Iām going to be able to fix that. All I can do is show Brooklyn that Iām still the same person sheās always believed in, that Iām still her sister, and that Iām fighting for us.
Willy Carter: Well, with Brooklyn keeping her distance, how do you think this might affect your performance in the ring?
April Madrox: I mean, Itās definitely a challenge, but Iāve always performed best under pressure. The ring is where I can channel everything Iām feeling. Itās my sanctuary, my battleground. I canāt let personal issues affect my performance. If anything, itās going to push me to fight harder. I donāt need people out there with me to be successful ā¦ but this just feels different.
Willy Carter: Dean Harperās betrayal has left a lot of wounds. What do you think it will take to heal those wounds, not just for you, but for the Murder as a whole?
April Madrox: Healing is going to take time and effort. Trust was shattered, and thatās not something that can be fixed overnight. The Murder is more than just a group; itās a family. Right now, weāre fractured, but I believe we can come back stronger. Itās going to take a lot of work and a lot of heart, but we can do it.
Willy Carter: What message do you have for your fans who have supported you through thick and thin?
April Madrox: {She smiles, a hint of warmth breaking through her determined facade.} I have fans? I thought everyone hated the Murder. Well, to my fans, thank you for sticking by me. Your support means everything, especially during times like these. I promise to give it my all in the ring, to fight with everything I have. This journey is just as much yours as it is mine, and together, weāll come out stronger.
Willy Carter: April, itās been a pleasure talking with you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving us insight into your mindset going into the Semi-Finals. Best of luck to you.
April Madrox: Thanks, Willy. I appreciate it.
{The camera slowly fades out as the interview concludes, leaving viewers with a sense of April's determination and resilience despite the challenges ahead.}
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HEIRESS TO THE THRONE
SINGLES MATCH
Black Widow vs. Natasha Walker
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Alison Valance: The following Heiress to the Throne tournament contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first...
{"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.}
Iyo Kenshin: The "Techno Tsuchigumo" is being greeted warmly by this sold-out crowd, Rayne. Behind that pleasant smile of hers though, there is no doubt a hunger to claim victory in this match over her adversary, the Black Widow. In Natasha's own words, she believes she wants it more. It would be hard to argue against that given the Black Widow's openness about her stance on this tournament.
Rayne: Wanting a victory and claiming a victory are two entirely different things, Iyo. Natasha can "want" it as much as she wants, end of the night, she still has to pin the Black Widow's shoulders to the canvas or make her submit. No one in this tournament has been able to do that yet.
{The camera cuts back to a shot of Alison Valance.}
Alison Valance: And her opponent...
{ The lights go out. Red lights kick on overhead, bathing the stage in a crimson hue. The opening drums to "Shotgun" by the Leaked Footage plays over the speakers, bringing the Black Widow crawling out from behind the curtain. }
Alison Valance: Making her way to the ring, being accompanied by the Savage Kingdom. Hailing from Seattle, Washingtonā¦ the Black Widow!
{The Widow ceases her crawl on the cusp of the ramp, looking around the arena. Stephen Terrella, Portia and the Black Widow's boyfriend, Madjinn, have walked out on the stage behind her. The Widow stays on her knees, arms extended, and arches her back so her upper body falls backwards. When the song picks up at the fifty-four second mark, she thrusts her torso upward with a jolt. She rises up off her knees and starts to slowly walk to the ring with her Savage Kingdom stablemates to a chorus of boos. Cvetkova builds a little speed in her walk as she nears the bottom of the ramp and dives underneath the bottom rope. Pushing herself up onto her hands and knees, she crawls across the ring, head tilted as she flashes a sinister smile. She pops up, retreating to her corner. Once there, she sits down, leaning her back against the turnbuckles, looking at Natasha.}
Iyo Kenshin: Those chilling eyes of the Black Widow tell a story, Rayne. That story, in her head, no doubt has a very dark ending for Natasha. She will try to write it into existence here, and she has brought plenty of help with her to do it.
Rayne: Savage Kingdom could just be there to root the Black Widow on, Iyo. Stop being so damn dramatic. If Natasha allows herself to get caught up focusing on them, all the better for the Black Widow.
{The referee for this contest, Tommy Knocker, calls for the opening bell.}
Ding!
{The two women approach each other at the sound of the bell. The Black Widow drops to her knees, extends her arms, and invites Walker to take a free shot. Natasha exercises a bit of caution initially before finally building some steam on the ropes and delivering a shotgun dropkick into the Black Widow's chest. Natasha uses her technical expertise to deliver a series of suplexes to the Black Widow, capping the flurry with a picturesque Bridging Exploder Suplex, which also illustrates how bendy Walker is. Natasha holds the bridge, trying for a pinfall. The referee takes the long way around to make the count, giving the Black Widow a few extra seconds of recovery time. Walker draws a two count on the fall before the Black Widow kicks out.}
Iyo Kenshin: A very near fall there for Natasha Walker, Rayne. The official may have done the Black Widow a favor there.
Rayne: He wanted to take the safest path. Stop killing the guy for practicing workplace safety, you reckless clown!
{The Black Widow rolls to the outside, taking a breather. Natasha gives her no quarter, however. Walker builds momentum on the ropes and launches herself to the outside, wiping out the Black Widow with a suicide dive! Portia hops up on the apron, distracting the official. Natasha rolls Brandy back inside; but is soon met outside the ring by an approaching Madjinn. Natasha holds her ground, only to be leveled by a shot to the back of the head from Terrella. Stephen pulls Walker up and rolls her back inside the ring as the crowd boos. Portia hops down. The Black Widow gets up and puts some vicious stomps to Natasha Walker.}
{The Widow puts a boot across Natasha's throat, choking her. The official exercises a very slow count for the Widow to break the hold, and she uses every last millisecond of it before relinquishing the hold. Cvetkova brings Walker back to her feet and grabs two handfuls of hair to use to lead Walker into a corner, where she smashes Natasha's head into the top turnbuckle. The Black Widow shows her brawling instincts, delivering a punches and kicks to a trapped Walker before the Black Widow caps the flurry by going to Natasha's eyes for an eye rake. She brings Natasha out of the corner with a hairmare. The Black Widow climbs the buckles; and there she waits on Natasha to get up. The Widow jumps off, landing on Walker with a seated senton! Cvetkova holds the move for a cover, with the official promptly moving into position for a count... but Walker kicks out at two!}
Rayne: That was sooo close, Iyo! Natasha would've been heartbroken, and there aren't any tears sweeter than bird tears!
Iyo Kenshin: It would have been a travesty had it ended that way, given that Natasha had firm control of this match until Savage Kingdom involved themselves.
{The Black Widow drags the "Techno Tsuchigumo" into the corner by her hair, aggressively propping her up against the bottom buckle. The Mistress of Mayhem delivers a stomp to the chest of Walker, for good measure, and then heads to the far corner. Cvetkova comes barreling in, hunting for a cannonball splash... but Nat moves! The Widow crashes and burns, landing on her shoulders and neck in the corner. The crowd rallies Natasha, who crawls a few feet before getting to her feet. Natsha pulls her adversary up and dumps her on her head with a German Suplex! Walker follows up with a beautiful springboard moonsault, splashing down across the chest of the Black Widow! Natasha goes for another cover, only drawing a two count this time as well.}
{Natasha brings the Black Widow up with her, allowing her to unleash some chops on the Black Widow's chest. Walker whips the Widow into a corner. Nat follows her in with a Cartwheel Back elbow in the corner. Continuing to push the pace, Natasha shoots the Black Widow into the opposite corner. Springboarding off the ropes, Natasha delivers a skull-rattling Enzigiri to the Widow's head! Cvetkova goes down, and she goes down fast. Walker makes a cover, hooking the leg. The referee prepares to count... but the Black Widow kicks out just before the count of three!}
{Having come so close, the expression on Natasha's face tells the story of the struggle. Walker brings Cvetkova up again. Nat looks for an atomic drop, but the Black Widow flips backward over the top, landing on her feet! The Mistress of Mayhem uses her agility to duck a clothesline attempt by Walker. A spin leads to a kick to the Black Widow's abdomen by Natasha. With the Black Widow doubled over, Natasha quickly delivers "Facejam!" Walker covers. The referee slides into position... but the Black Widow barely, just barely gets a shoulder up before the count of three! The official holds two fingers up to Natasha, indicating it was only a two count. After hauling Cvetkova off the canvas, Nat is stung by a right hand. Nat drifts back, but charges for a Hurricanrana that lands! Walker has a surprise cover out of the Hurricanrana, and is able to hold on long enough to secure the three count! The referee calls for the bell!}
Ding!
Ding!
Ding!
{"Riot" by Dance with the Dead hits as Nat quickly gets out of the ring as the Savage Kingdom rushes it.}
Iyo Kenshin: Natasha Walker has advanced in the Heiress to The Throne with some clever maneuvering, and wisely avoided becoming a victim of the Savage Kingdom's numbers game, Rayne!
Rayne: I'd tell you I'm happy for her; but I'd just be lying.
{The crowd goes wild for Natasha as she stands with her back hugging the steel guardrail, celebrating her win.}
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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Roberto Verona, Jennie Fenix, Randon Haynes and Serenity Holmes
Serenity Holmes vents her frustrations to Roberto Verona as they're joined by the Sacrifice GM Jennie Fenix and Odyssey GM Randon Haynes... what could go wrong?
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{ We return to the backstage area where we can see a visibly frustrated Serenity Holmes, hr IWF Invictus Championship draped over her shoulder, stood in Roberto Veronaās office. Verona sits behind his desk, flanked by a couple of his Legion. }
Serenity Holmes: Something needs to be done about him, he cost me my opportunity in the Heiress!
Roberto Verona: I can assure you, Serenity, that Allen will regret interfering in our business. I need you to focus, youāve come so far ā do not allow a clown to recruit you to their circus.
{ Serenity almost prepares to reply but closes her eyes an takes a deep breath. }
Serenity Holmes: I swear, if I see anything to remind me of ā
{ Suddenly she pauses as she looks up and mutters some sort of expletive under breath before lifting her head back and her arms up as the crowd pops for Jennie Fenix who walks into the office. }
Jennie Fenix: You wanted to see me?
Roberto Verona: Yes, I wanted to ensure you were prepared for this evening.
Jennie Fenix: You can rely on -
{ The crowd boos as Randon Haynes walks into shot, smiling from ear to ear as he carries a a tray of coffees. }
Randon Haynes: Good evening sir, I hope youāre comfortable. I brought you both some drinks, personally.
{ Randon Haynes hands Serenity and Roberto a cup as he takes his own before turning to Jennie. }
Randon Haynes: Ooops, my mistake, guess I only got three.
{ Haynes grins at her. }
Roberto Verona: I trust youāre prepared for this evening?
Jennie Fenix: You can count on me, I just want to make thing rightā¦
Serenity Holmes: Great lot of good that does for meā¦
Jennie Fenix: What was that?
Serenity Holmes: Your man cost me last week, whereās my compensation, āboss?ā
Jennie Fenix: I wasnāt involved in ā
{ Verona stands up. }
Roberto Verona: Thatās enough. Serenity, weāll talk about this later.
{ Serenity scowls at Jennie before turning and nodding respectfully at Roberto and walking away. }
Roberto Verona: You need to take care of this tonight, Jennie. I expect you to do the right thing.
Jennie Fenix: I will call things down the middle, you know I will.
Randon Haynes: Iām not to confident, sir, sheās conflicted. I suggest I help oversee things.
Jennie Fenix: Absolutely not!
Roberto Verona: Excellent idea, Randon.
Randon Haynes: Thank you, sir, Iāve been trying to learn from your example.
Jennie Fenix: Unbelievableā¦
Roberto Verona: However, I wasnāt talking about the match.
Jennie Fenix: Then what ā
Roberto Verona: Youāll know when the time comes.
{ Verona smiles. }
Roberto Verona: Now, please, me and Randon have a few things to discuss.
{ Jennie looks at them both as Randon grins from ear to ear before turning and walking away, clearly stressed. }
Randon Haynes: Iām not sure you can trust her, sir, but I assure you that you can count on me.
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HEIR TO THE THRONE
SINGLES MATCH
Tytus Rost vs. Cyrus Daniels
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Cyrus Daniels is the first one to come out and enter the ring, not receiving much praise from the audience on his way down. Tytus Rost enters much in the same fashion following a deafening lion roar, and the crowd gives him a bit of a pop but still much of the same treatment as Cyrus Daniels received ā Tytus goes into the ring, and all bets are off! The match is underway in the middle of a fist fight that starts between Tytus Rost and Cyrus Daniels, the allies knowing whatās at stake in this contestā¦advancing in the Heir to the Throne, and one step closer to challenging for the IWF Menās World Championship.
The two behemoths arenāt pulling anything back on one another, as each one is rocked by every strike from the other, but neither one is giving any leeway for the other. Neither man is wanting to back down, as the strikes continue to hit harder and harder, even leading to Cyrus hitting Tytus with a huge clothesline! The clothesline isnāt enough to knock down The Russian Lion, and he fires back with a clothesline of his own that sends Cyrus Daniels down to the mat!
It seems like Tytus has taken control of the match with a series of clotheslines every time Cyrus tries to get back to his feet, only to be taken right back downā¦up next are a series of suplexes that truly demonstrate the power that Tytus Rost truly has, and despite the notable height difference, Tytus keeps the fight to his favor by keeping closed in and continuing to throw Cyrus around with a barrage of powerslams, suplexes, and side slams. The Blackout flurry seems to have Cyrus rocked for a good while, and Tytus immediately connects with the NEVERENDING WINTER! The series of German Suplexes that have Cyrus Daniels feeling the full effectā¦Tytus earns a near fall here, but Cyrus Daniels proves his own toughness by managing to get his shoulder up. Tytus continues to wear him down with powerful grappling, and looks to almost take his head off with RASPUTINāS KISS!
Itās the ripcord lariat that turns everything around, though, and Cyrus Daniels is able to evade it! He circles behind and now goes to work on Tytus Rost ā Tytus tries to maintain the advantage, but to no avail as Cyrus Daniels puts his previous MMA work on full display by keeping Tytus at full length away, and using his height to his advantage to continue hitting him with strikesā¦none of the strikes seem to slow Tytus down, though, so heās not able to wear him down half as much as Tytus has worn him down, but he continues to chip away. Tytus Rost finally closes the gap between them, but Cyrus makes him pay for it with a CONVICTION! The chokeslam earns him a nearfall, but not quite enough to put The Russian Lion down. Cyrus Daniels gets him into the SUSPENDED SENTENCE next and is trying to force Tytus to tap out! Tytus battles as much as he can, and it looks like Cyrus could have itā¦untilā¦
TYTUS GETS THE ROPES!
Tytus Rost backs into the corner after the referee forces Cyrus to break the hold, but Cyrus has no intention of giving him any room to breathe. Cyrus closes in, but Tytus answers with a front toe kick! A second front toe kick! Tytus is putting all the power behind him in those kicks that knock the wind out of him, and Cyrus starts fighting back with a couple strikes to try and get the momentum back in his favorā¦a standing clothesline from Tytus rocks Cyrus, and staggers him, and Tytus rebounds off the ropes for added leverage! CYRUS PULLS HIM ONTO HIS SHOULDERS! Cyrus is looking to show him THE PRICE OF FREEDOM! Tytus is hitting him with everything he has, and the crowd is trying to get behind him for the momentā¦but itās too little, too late, and Cyrus spins him out with THE PRICE OF FREEDOM! Cyrus goes right into the cover and is able to secure a pinfall victory.
{ It was a clash of titans, a hard fought match that only one giant could win. The ref pries Cyrus off of their fallen opponent and lifts their arm into the air in victory. But their music does not play. }
We'll never get free
Lamb to the slaughter
What you gon' do when there's blood in the water?
{ The lights flash in the arena to the tune of Blood//Water by grandon as the crowd erupts into cheers. Cyrus turn their heads towards the ramp where Pax Stormcrow, Nate Harris, and Jack Ferriman, still sporting the signs of his own hardfought match, are standing at the top of the ramp. The three men are armed with Kendo sticks and have their face covered with Bandanas with the upper half of their faces painted red. }
Iyo Kenshin: This isnāt good.
Rayne: Cyrus and Tytus may want to consider getting out of there, because some receipts are about to come due.
{As the crowd's cheers begin to fade, Pax holds up a microphone.}
Pax Stormcrow: Congratulations, Cyrus. Honestly, I didnāt care which one of you won. But I requested to face the winner in the semi-final of Hier To The Throne because you have a world of payback coming both your ways.
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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Charlotte Shimizu and Pax Stormcrow
Willy Carter sits down with Charlotte Shimizu to discuss her huge Heiress to the Throne Semi-Final in another massive match for the rising star and Pax Stormcrow to find out how he's feeling ahead of another big moment in the Heir to the Throne.
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{ The scene opens up with an IWF Odyssey backdrop. On one side of a raised platform sits Willy Carter and on the other side next to each other are the top ranked duo in Group B of Heir to the throne, Charlotte Shimizu and Pax Stormcrow. The two of them are holding hands with smiles on their faces. }
Willy Carter: Iām here tonight to share some words with two of our top stars in Heir to the Throne, āThe Iron Hawkā Charlotte Shimizu and Pax Stormcrow. How you two doin tonight?
Pax Stormcrow: Willy, my man. Always a pleasure to talk with you.
Charlotte Shimizu: Iām well, thank you, Mr. Carter.
Willy Carter: So the two of you took Group B by storm and earned yourselves the top spot in your group. What have been your thoughts on the tournament so far?
{ Pax opens his mouth to speak before he turns to Charlotte and nods his head for her to go first. }
Charlotte Shimizu: Itās certainly been an interesting experienceā¦ For me at least, since this is the first tournament Iāve been in professionally.
Pax Stormcrow: I liked the new format. I mean, obviously, it gave me a chance to tag with Una which of course I loved. I think itās good to change things up. But if Iām being honest I donāt like waiting at the top. Ya know me Willy. Iām here to compete.
Charlotte Shimizu: I agree completely. Ask anyone around me and theyāll tell you Iāve been counting down until my next matchā¦ They may joke about it being counted in hours and minutes, but itās really not that far off the mark.
Pax Stormcrow: As ya know Willy, the past years you wrestled every week until the tournament was done. So that has been a pretty big change of pace. But donāt worry. Weāve been keeping busy in practice. Weāll be ready for whoever we end up facing.
Willy Carter: I wouldnāt expect anything less from the two of you! So, with the second round about to kick off, you have a better idea of who you will be facing in the semi-finals. Any thoughts on what the field is looking like?
{ Charlotte smiles sheepishly }
Charlotte Shimizu: Obviously, Iād love to see Nat advance, even if itās not likely weāll meet next week. I donāt think much of Brandy, even if she and ā¦ whatever heās calling himself this weekā¦ managed to take us to a draw. As for the other matchā¦ wellā¦ Itāll be interesting to see the results of two former champions going at it. I know who Iād prefer to win, what with obvious biases being obvious, but I really donāt think Abigail has much of a chance.
Pax Stormcrow: Truth is Willy, Iām eager to face any of these four guys in a match. Some personal issues aside, I respect the hell out of Allen Chaney. He stands for what he believes in and he hits like a fucking cannon ball. Iāve been saying I want to square up with him one on one since before Joker in the Pack and a chance to do it with stakes this high? Thatād be great.
Iāve made it perfectly clear what I think of Sabin. Sure they pushed us to a time limit draw in the first part of the tournament, but I know Iām a better wrestler than he is. He still needs to figure that out and I got no issue teaching him that lesson again.
As for Cyrus and Tytus? They got beatings coming to them. I aināt forgot how they tried to use me and my boys to make themselves famous and they still got receipts coming to them. The extent of my choice in who comes out on top in that match is that only Cyrus has managed to avoid the ass beating heās got comin so far.
{ The smile that Pax gives is not completely pleasant which causes Willy to shift in his chair and consult his notes. }
Willy Carter: There are also the finalists from Group A to consider. If you get through this part of the tournament, there are chances youāll have to face off against Dean and April. While both of you have a bit of a history with them, do you have anything to say about whatās been going on lately?
{ Charlotte shrugs, but thereās a small smile on her face. }
Charlotte Shimizu: As Iāve said before, Mr. Carter, I donāt condone attacks outside the ring. As far as Iām concerned, thereās no right or wrong there, just a great many shades of grey and too many tangles for an outside observer to try to unravel. From all Iām able to tell, this has long been coming, and the players of this Shakespearian drama are seeing their accounts coming due. Do I understand the motives? Sure, and I got my own bill Iām itchinā to collect on from The Murder, but Iāll keep the high ground, morally and physically. Iāll settle that account in the ringā¦ eventually.
As for April? Wellā¦ She made a choice, and sheās seeing the consequences of that decision. I only hope she checks that baggage at the ramp because bringing it in the ring will be her last mistake in this tournament. I would rather face her at her best and lose than earn a victory tainted by outside influences.
{ Pax watches Charlotte with a warm smile as she speaks before turning to look at Willy. }
Pax Stormcrow: Iāve made it no secret I want my hands on Dean again. Thereās no shame in losing to a competitor of Dean Harperās caliber, but that doesnāt mean I donāt want to get mine back. But I do respect him. Youād be a fool not to. That certainly doesnāt mean I condone even most of the things that heās done. This business between him and The Murder? It aināt mine. I know why he did what he did and I know why they want to get him back for it. But look, TDH were some of the OGās in fighting against the things The Pack was doing. We were the only ones who kept right at it after Free Will put Rowan back where she was and went off on their own ways. Iām not gonna shed tears about them fighting amongst each other.
Willy Carter: Ya, thatās about what Iād expect you to say. Now, if you both manage to win this tournament, you will be facing the current world champions. Do you have any thoughts about them?
Pax Stormcrow: Look, Warren got to where he was right now cause he won the Roulette and he beat Dean. Thatās no easy feat. Do I got opinions about how that led up to that? Course I do. Had to air their weird drama on TV. Once again we got Warren turning a blind eye to what Dean does and probably still trying to be out here acting like heās the good guy in all of this. Iām tired of it honestly. But what I got to lay down about Warren will be coming up once I become the first two time, back to back winner of Heir to the Throne. Unless Allen get whatās owed to him and does the job first. Will just have to see.
{ Pax lifts his shoulders and grins at the camera. Charlotte, meanwhile, chews on her lower lip thoughtfully before she answers. }
Charlotte Shimizu: Iām sure there are people out there wondering what threat I could pose to Fenix when Iāve already lost one chance at the title, and recently at that. But thatās the funny thing about tournaments and special events like the Iron Maiden and Heiress to the Throne. The best gets the prize. If Iām still the best out of everyone else, why shouldnāt I get another shot at the gold?
Iāve already proven myself in the Iron Maiden, and Pax and I have put ourselves in the best possible position to go all the way. I got Jennieās number in the ring. Yāall saw how close our match was before. Anything could tip the scales, one way or another, and Iām eager to find out which way these chips will fall.
{ Willy nodded his head and smiled at the two of them before he stuffed his note cards into his jacket pocket. }
Willy Carter: Thanks so much for sitting down to talk with me. Always a pleasure to speak with both of you.
Pax Stormcrow: For sure, Willy. Always a good time.
Willy Carter: Rayne, Iyo, Back to you!
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HEIRESS TO THE THRONE
SINGLES MATCH
Abigail vs. Vivienne Rodgers
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Alison Valance: The following match is for Heiress to the throne!
Rayne: We are getting closer and closer to the finale.
Iyo Kenshin: And we know both women in this match want this win.
{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 āHallelujah (Iām Not Dead)ā 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: first down to the ring, Abigail!
Rayne: Abigail struggled through the tag team portion of this tournament but last week showed she can handle things much better on her own.
Iyo Kenshin: question is will she be able to handle whatās coming her way now?
{The arena lights dim to near darkness, creating an atmosphere of anticipation. The crowd murmurs in excitement, their attention focused on the stage. The opening notes of "Lights Out" by Bludnymph begin to play, their haunting and electrifying tones resonating through the arena. As the song builds, a single spotlight illuminates the entrance ramp. A haze of smoke begins to rise, casting an ethereal glow. The screen above the entrance displays a fierce logo: "Vivienne Daniels". At the peak of the intro, the music intensifies, and Vivienne Daniels steps onto the stage. She stands tall and imposing, her presence commanding. She wears a dark, intricately designed leather jacket with angelic, yet dark and gothic, wing patterns embroidered on the back. Her hair cascades down her shoulders.}
Whisper in your ear
Iāll be all your biggest fears
Itās lights out bitch
{Vivienne raises her arms slowly, and as she does, pyrotechnics burst along the ramp, creating an explosion of light and sound. The crowd erupts in boos. She begins her descent down the ramp, each step purposeful and deliberate. Her walk is confident, almost predatory, with the music perfectly syncing with her movements. The camera captures her every step, highlighting her determined expression and the intricate details of her attire. As she reaches the ring, Vivienne pauses for a moment, taking in the atmosphere and the energy of the crowd. She climbs the ring steps gracefully. Vivienne steps through the ropes with fluid agility, moving to the center of the ring. She extends her arms once more, and the lights in the arena flicker before dimming to almost complete darkness, with only a single spotlight on her. The music reaches its crescendo, and with a final, dramatic burst of pyrotechnics, the lights snap back on, illuminating the ring in full. Vivienne lowers her arms slowly, her expression one of unyielding confidence and readiness.}
Alison Valance: Next to the ring, Vivienne Daniels!
Rayne: still not used to the name change.
Iyo Kenshin: no one is.
{The crowd roars as the two competitors lock eyes, each exuding determination and grit. Vivienne, circles Abigail, who glares down at her.}
Rayne: these two were friends once but now itās time for someone to get dragged out of the ring on a stretcher!
Iyo Kenshin: hopefullyā¦hopefully not a stretcher.
{The bell rings, and they charge towards each other with palpable fury. Vivienne utilizes her speed to dodge Abigail's initial onslaught, darting around the ring with calculated precision. Abigail, undeterred, unleashes a barrage of powerful strikes, aiming to overpower her nimble opponent. The mat echoes with the sound of bodies colliding as they grapple, each refusing to yield an inch.}
Rayne: these two women have fought each other numerous times and it shows.
Iyo Kenshin: no one like a friend to push you to your limit.
{As the match intensifies, Vivienne seizes an opportunity to get a few power slams going. However, Abigail's sheer strength turns the tide, hoisting Vivienne into the air for bone-jarring slams and punishing holds that test her resilience.}
Rayne: momentum shifting back and forth. Each woman leaving it all out there.
Iyo Kenshin: neither want to give up.
{The momentum shifts continuously, each wrestler showcasing her unique style and resilience. Vivienne's technical finesse clashes with Abigail's brute force in a mesmerizing display of athleticism and strategy. The crowd's cheers reach a crescendo as the battle reaches its climax, both wrestlers pushing their limits in pursuit of victory.}
Rayne: Abigail hits like a truck
Iyo Kenshin: spending so much time with her brothers and eternity you would hope so.
{Ultimately, after a grueling exchange of finishing moves and near falls, Vivienne manages to secure a hard-fought victory with TIK TOK, pinning Abigail to the mat
1
2
3
The arena erupts in boos.}
Alison Valance: and your winner moving on to the next roundā¦ Vivienne Daniels!
Rayne: Iām surprised.
Iyo Kenshin: I donāt think anyone is happy with this
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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participant: Dean Harper and Warren Harper
Dean Harper discusses his recent actions with Warren Harper and his plans for the Heir to the Throne.
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{Dean Harper sat backstage in his husbandās locker-room, next to the reigning World Champion, Warren Harper. Warren adjusted the World Championship over his shoulder and smiled at Dean.}
Warren Harper: So no more cloak and dagger bullshit, huh? The truth is out and we can all breathe a little easier. Itās a relief to be honest. Iām proud of you for doing what needed to be done, you know that, donāt you, Sweetheart?
{Dean smiled at Warren.}
Dean Harper: Even with all the new threats being leveled against you?
Warren Harper: Honey, Iām the World Champion, Iām the best wrestler in the world today, and that means there will always be a target on my back. There will always be threats against me. It comes with the territory. Iād rather have most people hate me than be apathetic. It means Iām still being noticed, and being taken seriously. You know better than most that nobody threatens you unless theyāre worried they canāt beat you and need to throw out pot shots to offset that fear and convince themselves that they can back up all that shit theyāve been talking about.
Dean Harper: Sure, but ones your little starlight. Iāve disrupted your whole little friend group. Plus April and Brooklyn. I know how you feel about fighting girls.
Warren Harper: I mean donāt get me wrong, in a perfect world, Vivienne would understand why we did what we did. I mean, especially since she has her own kids. If Rowan was giving Noah and Liam nightmares and filling their head with all that āgrandmaā bullshit like Rowan had been doing to Damien before she went down, sheād be singing a completely different tune, we know it. She should be more grateful that I called her and told her to go spend time with Cyrus just so she wouldnāt be unnecessary collateral. I made sure she could still go home and be a healthy mother to her boys, and if Viv wants to hate me for doing everything I could to protect her little family, thatās up to her, I guess.
{Warren ran a hand through his hair, shook his head slightly and sighed, clearly regretting that Vivienne apparently hated him and refused to see reason or understand his point of view.}
Warren Harper: As far as Brooklyn and April go, all I can say is sometimes life has a way of catching up to you and making you pay for all your poor decisions. Brooklyn wanted to be in bed with Rowan so badly, and she thought she could swan around and screw me out of becoming World Champion earlier in the Extinction Event without any consequences or repercussions, well he who laughs last, laughs loudest as they say. How else could I settle the score with Brooklyn without compromising my moral integrity? Send my sexy and psychotic husband to make up for his part in screwing me, of course. You got your hands dirty so I could keep mine clean, Sweetness. I will never forget that, and I will always love you for it.
{Warren cupped Deanās cheek gently, and leant forward and kissed him softly. Dean leaned into the touch, clearly entirely intoxicated by the praise and the touch.}
Dean Harper: Iād do anything to make you happy and to keep you safe. Iāll win Heir to the Throne and we can have that dance again. Keep the unworthy vultures from making things more personal than it needs to be.
Warren Harper: I know you will baby, I believe in you. I canāt wait to see the look on Sabinās face when you step up and keep him from yet another final. Please show him why you love me and will never let him come close to breaking me, like he has been threatening. I know how fiercely loyal you are, and I know youāll come through for me when I need you most, you always do.
Dean Harper: Always. Iāll take care of them. All of them.
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MAIN EVENT
HEIR TO THE THRONE
SINGLES MATCH
w/ Special Guest Referee Jennie Fenix and Special Guest Commentator Roberto Verona
Madjinn vs. Allen Chaney
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{ We return to ringside as āKing of the Worldā begins to play and Roberto Verona emerges flanked by his Legion looking pretty happy with himself. He walks down to the ringside area, enjoying the noise in the arena as he walks around towards the commentary booth where he joins Iyo and Rayne. }
Roberto Verona: Itās a pleasure to be here, a front row seat for a huge match in a prestigious tournament.
Iyo Kenshin: I canāt help but feel there may be some other motivesā¦
Roberto Verona: Quite right, Iām also here to ensure that Jennie is impartial.
{ āCenturiesā by Fall Out Boy begins to play throughout the PA, and the crowd goes absolutely crazy as Jennie Fenix emerges from behind the curtains ā sheās dressed in her referee shirt, and the girl whoās usually upbeat and proud looks more uneasy as she takes the march down to the ringā¦ She greets as many fans as she can along the way, but still doesnāt seem like her normal self before finally getting into the ring and waits for the arrival of the first combatant. }
Iyo Kenshin: This has to be one of the hardest matches she would ever have to call. Itās her nephew facing off against her fiancĆ©, and to make matters worse, a potential shot at the IWF Menās World Championship hanging in the balance as Heir to the Throne continues!
Rayne: Clearly a mastermind has put this together.
Roberto Verona: Itās called a test, if you want to be the best in this business youāve got to be able to compartmentalize your emotions and get the job done.
{ The lights throughout the arena suddenly go outā¦replaced by pink and blue strobe lights as the music begins to kick in. }
I'm good, yeah, I'm feeling alright
Baby, I'ma have the best fucking night of my life
And wherever it takes me, I'm down for the ride
Baby, don't you know I'm good, yeah, I'm feeling alright
'Cause I'm good, yeah, I'm feeling alright
Baby, I'ma have the best fucking night of my life
And wherever it takes me, I'm down for the ride
Baby, don't you know I'm good, yeah, I'm feeling alright
{ Fog fills the stage as the lights continue flashing in sequence with the musicā¦but thereās not much wasted time as Madjinn comes out from the tunnel in the middle of taking a drag of his cigarette; clad in a pink beanie, a button shirt with the buttons already undone, and his usual wrestling pants and boots. The Roman numerals of āXIā and āVā are painted under his left eye as he takes a step forward with a smirk on his face. The Black Widow crawls out from the tunnel behind him, and straightens herself just behind him ā she puts her arms around him, and he puts his hands on top of hers as she stands up. Madjinn takes another drag from his cigarette, then holds it out for The Black Widow as she takes a drag of her own. }
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen! On his way to the ring! HE! IS! ā¦ { She fumbles a bit, clearly reading from a note that was given to her. } Theā futureā HEIR TO THE THRONE! The breaker of hearts! The beast with many names! ROB! DIAMOND! FEARS! HIM! HE! IS! THE! MAD! PRINCE! MAAAAADDDDDJJJJJIIIINNNNNNNNNN!
{ The couple get to the end of the ramp, and Madjinn springs onto the ring apron ā he looks toward his aunt inside of the ring, then stands up and steps into the ringā¦he doesnāt go for any of his usual antics this time, as The Black Widow climbs onto the ring apron; he hands her the button shirt, and his beanie before finally warming up inside of the ring and then leaning against the corner to wait for the start of the match. }
Roberto Verona: Madjinn is certainly sure of himself, heās got a big chip on his shoulder and wants to finally win the Heir to the Throne.
Iyo Kenshin: I canāt help but feel he often paints a big target on himself.
Rayne: If you want to be on top, you need to take on all comers, Kenshin.
{The Richard Pryor quote followed by the piano intro of āShimmy Shimmy Yaā plays and Allen emerges from the curtain. }
āOoh, baby, I like it raw x4ā
{ 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 squadā
{ 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. }
āWu-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. }
Iyo Kenshin: Here comes one of the most dominant performers in IWF.
Roberto Verona: Shame about his inability to focus on his professional developmentā¦
Rayne: About that, have you had your lawyers look at his contract yet?
Roberto Verona: Legal matters take time.
{ Madjinn narrows his eyes at Allen Chaney, as Allen looks ready for the sound of the bell ā the referee, Jennie Fenix, is weary about it, but knowing she has a job to do, signals for the bell. }
Roberto Verona: Glad to see Jennie is being professional.
Iyo Kenshin: You have put her in a difficult position.
Roberto Verona: Incorrect. Allen Chaney did that, she said she wanted to make things rightā¦ well, here is her chance. I have faith.
Rayne: I donāt envy her position.
{ Allen and Madjinn go straight into a collar-and-elbow lock up in the center of the ring, where Allen easily overpowers The Mad Prince into the corner ā but heās unable to break free from the lock up, and Jennie is quick to separate the two, instructing them to break the lock and return to the center of the ring. }
Roberto Verona: There we go, a good GM takes charge.
Iyo Kenshin: Alls fair so farā¦
Rayne: Thereās going to be a long time to go tonight.
{ Madjinn glances at Jennie before returning to the center of the ring, looking a little more prepared this time as the two now circle the ring before falling right back into another collar-and-elbow lock! Allen, again, overpowers Madjinn, but Madjinn is able to counter as they near the corner! He tries to break free from the lock to continue his assault, but the two are still locked togetherā¦and Jennie is there to order another break! }
Iyo Kenshin: Itās hard to separate these two so far.
Rayne: Jennie is getting involved far more than I feel she is comfortable doingā¦
Roberto Verona: Welcome to the job.
{ Madjinn and Allen Chaney both hold their hands up, showing theyāre following the refereeās rulingā¦Madjinn slowly backs up, and Allen comes out of the corner now also holding eye contact with his fiancĆ©e, āYou gotta let us fight.ā Allen tells her. The crowd doesnāt seem pleased by the constant breaks, and are letting her know what she thinksā¦Brandy Cvetkova on the outside is even badgering Jennie a bit. }
Roberto Verona: Once again Allen Chaney is disrespectful towards an official.
Iyo Kenshin: I think he was pretty politeā¦
Roberto Verona: Besides the point, he really has an issue with authority.
{ Both opponents lock eyes again before snapping forward and going for a third collar-and-elbow lock up! Madjinn outwits Allen here by taking him down with a drop toe hold, and quickly springs over him to get him into a side headlock ā Allen persists to his feet, but Madjinn still has it locked inā¦Allen backs up against the ropes, and is able to shove Madjinn to the opposite end, and on the return, powers Madjinn to the mat with a huge shoulder block! Allen taunts Madjinn to get back upā¦he hits the ropes, and just as he does, Madjinn springs to his feet and then over Allen with a leapfrog!
Keeping the momentum alive, Madjinn rebounds off the ropes again and comes back this time for a SUNSET FLIP! He looks to take Allen down into a pinfall attempt, but Allen manages to brace himself and hold his ground ā Allen reaches down, and forces Madjinn back to his feet and straight into a BEAR HUG! Madjinn battles back with a couple of bell claps, and Allen answers by running Madjinn back into the corner! The impact seems to drive the wind out of Madjinn, and Allen gets a couple steps away before charging in for a clothesline!
MADJINN GETS HIS FEET UP! The heels hit Allen right on the chest and send him back toward the center of the ring.
All the while, Jennie watches with concern for both of them. }
Roberto Verona: What a terrible shameā¦
Iyo Kenshin: This match is beginning to heat up.
Rayne: I am sure Mr Verona is devastated at Madjinnās growing ascendencyā¦
Roberto Verona: You know I am right here?
{ Madjinn charges out of the corner, and Allen is able to counter by bringing Madjinn onto his shoulders! Could be a SAMOAN DROP! But Allen holds him in position for the GTB! He flings Madjinn up, spinning him out!
MADJINN LANDS ON HIS FEET!
Allen is just as surprised as everybody else, and turns right into an ODE TO APHRODITE!
ALLEN BLOCKS IT!
Allen is able to create enough of a gap that he fires in for a SUPERKICK!
MADJINN EVADES!
Allen turns to Madjinn, and GENOCIDE KICK!
ALLEN EVADES!
Madjinn turns around just as Allen is going for a combination of SMOOTH ELBOWS! Madjinn fires with a front toe kick that causes Allen to keel over ā and Madjinn lifts Allen onto his shoulders! }
Iyo Kenshin: That is over three-hundred pounds that Madjinn has lifted onto his shoulders! And for his sizeā that goes to show you that Madjinn is definitely no pushover!
Roberto Verona: I am glad somebody is serious about carrying this company on his own back.
Rayne: Can he finish this move off!?
{ Allen starts firing in with some back elbows against Madjinn, enough to be able to slip off of his shoulders ā as he gets on the ground, he turns Madjinn around and the fists start flying! Allen and Madjinn trade shots with each other, Jennie taking a couple of steps back to avoid being caught in any of the crossfireā¦she leans heavily on her front foot, though, looking ready to stop them at a momentās notice.
Madjinn fires for a standing clothesline, but Allen is able to duck underneath and hits a forearm to Madjinnās back, before grabbing him by the hair and dragging his head backwardsā¦he puts him into a DRAGON SLEEPER! Madjinn quickly regains his own composure, looking for a way out before the hold can be held for too long and before Allen can get it properly locked in ā but the pressure is starting to buildā¦Madjinn finally manages to get to the ropes, and Jennie calls for the ROPE BREAK! ALLEN DOESNāT LET GO! }
Rayne: How will Jennie respond?
Roberto Verona: Another display of disrespectā¦ and people try to tell me I am wrong?
Jennie Fenix: BREAK THE HOLD!
Allen Chaney: I HAVE āTIL āFIVEā, DEAR!
{ Jennie counts pretty quick to catch up with the proper cadence, and Allen releases just before she would be forced to disqualify him. }
Roberto Verona: Jennie really needs to get on top of thisā¦ for her own sake.
Rayne: Is that a threat?
Roberto Verona: Itās an observation.
{ Madjinn lays on the ring apron for a moment, Black Widow tending to himā¦Allen moves over to him, and grabs him by the hair to pull him back to a vertical base, and Madjinn starts firing now with more shots against the Joker in the Pack! }
Iyo Kenshin: This match is intense, nobody can truly keep on top.
Rayne: The crowd are going wild, what a main event.
Roberto Verona: What can I say except, youāre welcome.
{ The two continue trading back and forth, Allen gaining the upper hand as he backs Madjinn back into the corner this time and continues to berate him with overhand chops! After about six of them that resonate throughout the audience, Madjinn is able to duck and back Allen into the corner, starting to rain in with some heavy knife edge chops that would break any lesser man and gets the crowd equally excited! }
Iyo Kenshin: Listen to those slaps.
Roberto Verona: Theyāre like music to my ears.
Rayne: Thatās very impartial of youā¦
Roberto Verona: Karma is a beautiful thing, Rayne.
{ Allen goes to counter Madjinn into the corner, again, but a quick rake of the eyes stops him ā the spot doesnāt go unnoticed by Jennie, as she immediately steps in and starts shoving her nephew back! Madjinn protests, but doesnāt raise a hand against herā¦and as he has Jennie distracted, The Black Widow climbs onto the ring apron and starts digging her own nails against Allenās eyes! The crowd boos heavily! }
Rayne: Do you have anything to say about this!?
{ Roberto is conveniently looking down at his phone. }
Roberto Verona: Pardon? Iām sorry important business doesnāt stop, not even for Allen Chaney, Iām a busy man.
{ Jennie turns around, seeing The Black Widow springing off of the ring apron ā knowing her tactics, Jennie is already there and points at herā¦ }
Jennie Fenix: YOU! GET! OUT!
{ The crowd roars with approval as Jennie points to the stage, and The Black Widow is now protesting, and claiming innocence, and earns more of a dispute between herself and Madjinn. }
Iyo Kenshin: Jennie is laying down the law!
Rayne: She needs to be careful around a woman like thatā¦
Roberto Verona: I think she can handle herself.
{ Madjinn snarls and moves toward Allen Chaney, but Jennie holds him back and instructs him to wait as she checks on Allen to ensure that he can keep going. The crowd suddenly starts booing as The Black Widow nears the top of the stage, and Randon Haynes steps out from behind the curtainsā¦but heās not alone! Stephen Terrella and Portia come out beside him, and he seems to exchange a few words with The Black Widow; she has a sickening smile on her face as she walks in front of the other two whilst heading back toward the ring, and Randon stands at the top of the stage, grinning ear to ear, as Jennie shakes her head inside of the ring. She holds her shirt up. }
Jennie Fenix: This is my ring right now! Iām in charge!
Randon Haynes: This is my show!
{ The camera picks up on the audio from both Jennie and Randon, as Stephen covers one steel post to cover two sides of the ring, and Black Widow takes the opposite steel post to cover the other two sides, in case the action spills to the outside. }
Rayne: Are you going to do anything about this?
Roberto Verona: Theyāre grown adults in positions of authority, I think theyāre capable of demonstrating an ability to collaborate donāt you?
Rayne: No.
Roberto Verona: Letās wait and seeā¦
{ Allen Chaney blinks several times, seeing the rest of the fearsome faction at ringsideā¦he shrugs and then nods to Jennie, letting her know that heās ready. }
Iyo Kenshin: This hardly seems fair.
Roberto Verona: Again, to be the best you need to be able to focus and ignore distractions, if Allen wants to prove himself then he needs to keep his head in the game.
Rayne: To be fairā¦ heās right. Chaney needs to avoid taking the bait and rising to this provocation, Madjinn is ruthless and will exploit any opening heās given.
{ Allen explodes out of the corner, taking Madjinn down with a heavy clothesline! Madjinn is quick to his feet, but is taken down with another clothesline, but he pops right back upā¦and now Allen is starting to unload with several right hand strikes that battle The Mad Prince into the corner ā Stephen climbs onto the ring apron, and is clocked on the chin! He looks ready to get right into the ring, but Jennie is there to stop him ā the distraction allows Madjinn to go for another eye rake, but Allen sees it coming this time and catches him by the hand, before twisting into a wrist lock! }
Iyo Kenshin: What a counter!
Rayne: Wait, look!
{ Madjinn counters into a wrist lock of his own, but is caught with a SMOOTH ELBOW from Allen! The elbow catches Madjinn right on the top of the skull, and Allen then hits the ropes and comes back with MAKINā PANCAKES! He reaches back and hooks the legs, as Jennie makes the count. }
ONE!
TWO!
{ Madjinn counters into a crucifix pin! }
ONE!
TWO!
{ Allen shifts his weight back, hits him with another elbow, and then rolls him up again! }
ONE!
TWO!
MADJINN KICKS OUT!
Iyo Kenshin: Oh my god! That was so close, Allen was moments away from the semi-final!
Rayne: How did he get the energy to kick out!?
{ Clutching his ribs, Madjinn manages to get back to his feet ā Allen is up near the same time, and Madjinn is the first to rush the fight to him! ALLEN WITH A LOU THESZ PRESS! He continues to hit him with some fists, continuing to keep them flying until Jennie has no choice but to grab his arm and pull Allen off of Madjinnā¦ }
Allen Chaney: Whatā
Jennie Fenix: Closed fists!
{ Jennie says, and gives Allen a warning about the use of closed fists. As Allen readies to go back to the attack against Madjinn, Madjinn suddenly rolls him up! Jennie hesitates in counting, and for good reason, as Madjinn grabs a handful of tights ā and Jennie sees it! She waves off the cover, and Madjinn looks frustrated in knowing heās not going to get away with it! }
Iyo Kenshin: You have to admit, Jennie is not allowing any bias to influence her.
Roberto Verona: I wouldnāt have put her in this position if I didnāt think she was capable of being impartial.
Rayne: I thought this was a punishment?
Roberto Verona: Once again, itās a test. These are the situations where you learn a lot about peopleā¦
{ Madjinn is the first to his feet, and is arguing with Jennie about her not making the countā¦she gestures that he was trying to cheat, and she wasnāt going to allow it, but the distraction buys Allen time to get to his feet. He uses the ropes to pull himself up, and is readying for Madjinn to turn around ā and just as he does, Allen charges forward! TERRELLA GRABS HIS ANKLE! Allen turns around and starts kicking angrily at Terrella, and Jennie is there to also call off the goons ā Allen turns around, and ODE TO APHRODITE! The knee hits the mark and Allen falls like a sack of potatoes, as Madjinn then makes the cover, hooking the leg. Jennie grimaces, but ultimately makes the count. }
ONE!
TWO!
ALLEN KICKS OUT!
Rayne: Wow! What!?
{ Madjinn sneers at Jennie while getting to his feet. }
Rayne: Had she counted when she was supposed to, this match would be over!
Iyo Kenshin: Itās hardly her fault! Sheās trying to manage so many things at once.
{ Madjinn pulls Allen up with him while getting to his feet, and signals for the end as he readies himself for THE MAD GAZE!
ALLEN COUNTERS BY SPINNING OUT AND HITTING HIM WITH A SHORT-ARM CLOTHESLINE!
The crowd is going wild as Allen Chaney calls Madjinn back to his feet, and as he turns around, Allen tosses him up with a HUGE BACK BODY DROP! The amount of air that Madjinn gets is astounding, and as he has the wind knocked right out of him, The Black Widow and Stephen Terrella are pulling Madjinn out of the ring to try to give Allen Chaney a moment to cool offā¦ }
Roberto Verona: Extremely wise by Madjinn.
Iyo Kenshin: This feels like itās against the spirit of competitionā¦
Roberto Verona: You need to do whatever it takes to win.
Rayne: Wait, look out!
{ Jennie tries to hold Allen back, and starts her initial count out against Madjinnā¦ Allen doesnāt take it, though, and hits the ropes! HE REBOUNDS BACK and comes out with a SUICIDE DIVE crashing into three out of the four members of Savage Kingdom! Terrella hits the table, but gets back up and is met with a SMOOTH ELBOW! Another SMOOTH ELBOW for The Black Widow, and ANOTHER for Madjinn! Portia is screaming at Allen, and Allen flips her the bird before grabbing Madjinn and sending him back into the ring. }
Roberto Verona: Real role model, huh? This is the guy youād like me to allow to represent the company?
Iyo Kenshin: He has every right to be frustrated.
Roberto Verona: Oh fantastic, Iāll explain that to the advertisers who want to know why heās incapable of communicating in anything other than juvenile profanities shall I?
Rayne: Boys, thereās still a match going on here.
{ Allen is right in the ring after him, and pulls Madjinn upā¦before lifting him up further with THE SET-UP! The sitout gutwrench powerbomb sends Madjinn crashing against the mat, and Allen keeps him rolled up as he goes for another cover. }
ONE!
TWO!
THRā KICK OUT!
Iyo Kenshin: He was so close again! This is incredible.
Rayne: Madjinn will not quit!
{ Allen Chaney looks a little surprised by the kick out, but gets to his feet as Madjinn rolls onto his stomach, now to his hands and kneesā¦ Allen Chaney comes off of the ropes and back for HECKLER CONTROL!
MADJINN MOVES!
ALLEN CHANEY FAKES OUT!
Madjinn expected Allen Chaney to be off-balance, but as he was able to fake out Madjinn, heās met with a front toe kick! Allen circles behind him and looks for THE PUNCHLINE! He lifts Madjinn up, but Madjinn keeps the momentum of the flip to land back on his feet!
Madjinn connects with a knee to Allenās midsection, and immediately jumps up to catch him with a GUILLOTINE! Madjinn tries to drop all of his weight down to drag Allen Chaney to the mat, but Allen is able to keep The Mad Prince held up ā he tries to alleviate the pressure by keeping him held up, but the weight is starting to wear on him, and Allen rushes to the corner; heās able to get Madjinn onto the second rope, but The Mad Prince continues to try to get the hold locked inā¦after some back and forth on the pull, Allen is able to slip out, and connects with a jab! Three more jabs! And Allen starts climbing the turnbuckle! He connects with a couple of shots to keep his opponent staggered, and Jennie is insisting they get off of the top rope but Allen pays her no mind at this momentā¦ }
Rayne: You can only imagine that heās going to be sleeping on the couch tonight! You never ignore your girlfriend like that!
Roberto Verona: Just another display of disrespect.
Iyo Kenshin: This could get uglyā¦
{ Allen sets Madjinn up for a SUPERPLEX! Madjinn starts hitting him with shots to the ribs trying to battle him off, but Allen is able to answer with some of his own with more drive behind his punchesā¦meanwhile, Jennie is still insisting they bring the action back to the ground. Allen tries to lift Madjinn off of the turnbuckle, but Madjinn manages to get his foot wrapped around the ropes to prevent himself from going over! }
Rayne: Madjinn is using every trick in his arsenal here.
Iro Kenshin: Wait! Whatās this!?
{ Terrella is inside of the ring, and he barrels his way toward the corner! JENNIE GETS BETWEEN THEM! Terrella stops and starts arguing with Jennie ā all the while, The Black Widow climbs up behind Madjinn and onto the top ropeā¦SHE SPITS THE MIST INTO ALLENāS EYES!
Allen loses his balance after being blinded, and The Black Widow hurries off of the corner, crouching just under the ringā¦ Madjinn successfully pushes Allen off ā Terrella is out of the ring in just a momentās notice, as the crash also earns Jennieās attentionā¦before she can notice too much, Madjinn sails off with THE MAD DROP (Swanton Bomb)! Madjinn reaches back and hooks the leg, also using as much of his body to block the mist from view, even as Jennie goes near the shoulders to make the count! }
ONE!
TWO!
THREā ALLEN KICKS OUT!
Iyo Kenshin: Did you see that?
{ Verona appears to be turned away talking to his Legion members. }
Rayne: Convenient timingā¦
Roberto Verona: Iām sorry, did I miss something?
{ Madjinn keeps Allenās face covered for as long as he can, but groans in frustration that it still wasnāt the three he was looking forā¦Allen Chaney is controlled back to a vertical base, and Madjinn yet again signals for the end of the match. }
Rayne: Heās going for the kill!
{ Madjinn looks to get Allen in position for THE MAD GAZE! He leans Allen back, cradling him for a brief moment, before going to complete the move!
ALLEN COUNTERS AGAIN!
Another short-arm clothesline, and he tries to shake off the damage that was done ā the mist is now noticed by Jennie, as sheās prepared to disqualify Madjinn right then and there, but Allen stops her and says something under his breath inaudible on account of the crowd going wild with cheers for the reversal that is keeping Allen in the match. }
Iyo Kenshin: Allen Chaney has all of the odds stacked against him here tonight! Savage Kingdom has been going out of their way to try and cost him this match, but heās had an answer, and although he could advance right now, it seems he doesnāt want to win that way!
Roberto Verona: How very nobleā¦
{ Allen wipes the mist further from his face, and Brandy hops onto the ring apron. She earns the attention from Allen Chaney, as the two bicker back and forth for a while ā Jennie is shouting for Brandy to get off of the ring apron, but she pays no attention to the IWF Womenās World Champion, and Allen finally steps away from herā¦not knowing that Madjinn is ready, and he catches him with FALLEN PHOENIX! The Codebreaker hits, and Madjinn holds Allen with him as heās looking for DEATHāS DOOR! }
Iyo Kenshin: Allen Chaney looks like heās in a lot of pain.
Roberto Verona: Oh no, what a shame, anywayā¦
{ A further aggravated Jennie from the constant distractions, and being unable to do anything about it on account of Randon Haynes calling the shots ā she is trying to see if Allen Chaney is going to tap out, but Allen is resisting letting Madjinn get the hold locked fully in! Allen wriggles and fights with everything he hasā¦heās able to roll as far as he can, getting a hand on the ropes before Madjinn can get it locked in! }
Rayne: You simply cannot separate these two.
Iyo Kenshin: Iām down for another 20 minutes of this!
{ Jennie is already calling for the ropes, and Madjinn releases his attempted holdā¦he creates a gap between himself and Allen as much as he can before getting back up to his feet, as Allen uses the ropes to pull himself upā¦Madjinn still charges against Allen, but Allen counters with an URUNAGE! Madjinn is in the perfect position, and Allen hits the corner for the first moonsault of WTFFFF! }
Iyo Kenshin: What a huge move!
{ Allen back up, and a second moonsault! }
Roberto Verona: Allen needs to watch out and not be too predictableā¦
{ Allen back up, and now to the top rope, he comes down for the THIRD!
MADJINN GETS HIS KNEES UP!
Allen staggers, clutching his ribs from the landing ā but Madjinn is still hurting after receiving two out of the three moonsaults, and even his knees took a good amount of damage from the third moonsaultā¦ }
Roberto Verona: I told you so.
Iyo Kenshin: This is going right to the wire.
Rayne: Itās time for somebody to take advantage, but who?
{ Allen, still holding his ribs, rebounds off of the ropes as Madjinn rolls onto his stomach, to his hands and knees, and comes back just as Madjinn is now to his feet but still keeled over ā HECKLER CONTROL!
NOOOOO!!!!
MADJINN MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! As Allen Chaney is now off-balance, Madjinn is able to take advantage of the situation with a knee straight to his midsection before drawing him in and wasting no time with THE MAD GAZE! Madjinn goes straight into the cover, and Jennie makes the count! }
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
DING! DING! DING!
Alison Valance: Your winner! By way of pinfall! THE! MAD! PRIIIIINNNNNCCCCCEEEEE! MAAAAADDDDDJJJJJIIIIINNNNNNNNNN!!!!!
{ Madjinn rolls out of the ring, unable to find the strength to get to his feetā¦Jennie tends to Allen Chaney for the time being, as Madjinn holds his arms up outside of the ring to celebrate his victory. Savage Kingdom joins him at the ramp, and Madjinn snickers while looking inside of the ring at the downed Allen Chaney. He shakes it off, though, and starts heading up the ramp. }
Roberto Verona: If youāll excuse me, I have some business to attend toā¦
{ Verona stands up and walks over to the official at ringside and asks him to hand him to Joker in the Pack briefcase. Allen is beginning to come around as him and Jennie are deep in discussion, though we canāt see what theyāre talking about. The pairās discussion is broken, however, when Verona lifts a microphone up. }
Roberto Verona: Commiserations, Allen, I guess it just wasnāt your nightā¦
{ Verona smiles as Chaney looks at him with complete contempt. }
Roberto Verona: Despite falling shortā¦ I was impressed with your resilient performance tonight. Which is why I have decided - after consultation with my legal counsel - that I will sign your Joker in the Pack contract.
{ The crowd pops - but Jennie has a look of concern on her face, something doesnāt quite feel right. Verona opens the case and begins to sign on the dotted line before he suddenly pauses. }
Roberto Verona: Howeverā¦
{ Verona smiles wryly as the euphoria of the crowd is replaced with a groan. }
Roberto Verona: I will be taking possession of this contract, effective immediately.
{ The crowd boos as Allen is livid, he tries to lift himself on the ropes but his painful ribs betray him. }
Roberto Verona: Your name may be in the smallprint, but if you think you can make spurious legal threats against my company and interfere in my business youāve got another thing coming. I own you, Allen. I wonāt allow you to just talk your ball and walk away. You want to prove to me that youāre worthy of this opportunity? You want to defend your right to use this briefcase? You want to show the world that youāre more than just a punchline?
{ Allen begins to shout expletives. }
Roberto Verona: Then you can come and find me in the middle of the ringā¦ in the Tokyo Dome at Legacy!
Iyo Kenshin: Waitā¦ what!?
{ The crowd goes nuts as Verona closes the case and hands it to one of his Legion. He begins to walk away and Allen, instinctively, tries to lit himself up to go outside the ring and confront him - but Jennie places a hand on his shoulder and shakes her head. Chaney stares at her as she appears to say ānot here.ā Allen looks back and forth between Fenix and Verona before screwing up his eyes and yelling in frustration before seeming to relent. Verona smiles and nods seemingly with approval at Jennie as he turns and walks away from the ring, carrying Allenās briefcase in his hand as he marches up the ramp. Our final shot of the show looks down over his shoulder as Chaney looks up at the stage with a face that could kill as Jennie continues to try to check on his potential injuries as the IWF copyright logo appears and our show goes off the air. }
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