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SEGMENT
"Good Deeds Deserve Rewards"
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{ We return from a short commercial break to see Mason St. Croix preparing for his big match tonight back in his locker room when suddenly, the COO of IWF, Roberto Verona, walks into shot, causing Mason to look up, a little puzzled. }
Roberto Verona: Mason, I am glad to find you here.
Mason St. Croix: You need me, boss?Roberto Verona: In a manner of speaking… actually I came here to congratulate you.
{ Mason looks at Verona, puzzled. }Mason St Croix: Congratulate? I don’t follow.
Roberto Verona: A few weeks ago, you stood in that ring and you did something wonderful for those soldiers and… despite the unpleasantness that followed you’ve handled yourself impeccably.
Mason St. Croix: Thank you, but it was the right thing to do…
Roberto Verona: And, so is this. As you’re aware, following the antics of the Empire last week, our Heavyweight title is vacated, A belt that should have been defended this evening, one that you happen to qualify for…
Mason St. Croix: You’re giving me the belt?{ Verona shakes his head. }
Roberto Verona: Not giving, you’re too proud for that, no… I am here to offer you an opportunity.
Mason St. Croix: I’m all ears.
Roberto Verona: In your match tonight, if you manage to eliminate Gjenrei, as he is holding a belt you’re not eligible to claim, you will be the new IWF Heavyweight Champion and I will donate your winnings to your military charity of choice.
Mason St. Croix: Thanks but, why are you doing this?
Roberto Verona: The Empire wanted to control all of the dice? Then I say they should defend them all too. I want to see those bastards pay for what they’re doing to my company, I need strong champions who can stand up to them, you’ve proven yourself. Do it one last time, and you’ll have something for your efforts.{ Mason is silent, a little stunned as Roberto nods his head. }
Roberto Verona: Good luck out there…
{ Roberto smiles at Mason before turning and walking out of the room as we return to ringside
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MAIN EVENT
EXTINCTION EVENT
Davey Ortega, Mason St. Croix, Rob Diamond, Ana Valetine & Amber Richards vs Spike Kane, Gjenrei, Killian Creed, Jessica Reed & Ashley Mastrangelo
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Terri Morasco: Welcome back everyone, what a night we’ve had here in Madison Square Garden, and things are set to get even bigger!
Vasco Dias: It’s time for the Extinction Event, every singles championship is on the line now, but can the challengers take advantage of this?
Terri Morasco: There’s only one way to find out!
{ Ladies and Genetleman'' hits the speakers as the fans have a mixed reaction. Davey Ortega comes from the back and stand on the entrance way looking to the ring, then eyeing both sides of the crowed. He walks down the ring with confidence, making his way up the stairs to the apron, he walks to the middle of the apron and turns to acknowledge the fans, raising his hand for a photo opportunity before he gets into the ring and waits. }Alison Valance: Introducing first, Davey Ortega!
Terri Morasco: Davey looks determined to walk out of here as the champion, and has had a few choice words for the Imperial Champion.
Vasco Dias: There’s no love lost there, but then can this guy really unseat such a dominant competitor as Spike Kane?
{ "Respect" by Devour the day slowly fades in, the lyrics rolling out. As the song explodes after the first verse Amber makes her way out her black hair flowing down as she throws her head back and lets out a laugh. Amber makes her way down to the ring and she runs and slides on her knee across the apron before resting her body against the ropes as the music fades out. }Alison Valance: And his partner, Amber Richards!
Vasco Dias: This girl has a heck of a lot of talent, I am excited to see if she can finally dethrone our champion.
Terri Morasco: She took a hell of a beating a week ago, the question is can she remain composed and focus on just getting that job done?
{ "My Time" by Soil begins playing and blue and white pyro shoots out from the walkway as Mason St. Croix makes his way to the ring slapping hands with the fans along the way. Once in the ring Mason climbs all four turnbuckles one at a time before hoping down and taking the center of the ring where he stands at attention with his eyes focused on his opponent. }Alison Valance: And their partner, Mason St. Croix!
Terri Morasco: Mason took one hell of a beating on Veteran’s Day and you can tell he’d love to get some payback.
Vasco Dias: He may even walk out of here as the new IWF Heavyweight Champion too, courtesy of Mr Gjenrei’s announcement earlier tonight.
{ Ana steps out and places a perfectly manicured hand to her pink lips, she presses her fingertips into a kiss and them blows it out to the crowd, before flashing them a sly smirk. She makes her way down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope, in a crawl forward fashion and pulls up from her feet all the way up with a bend at the hips easily, before moving off to a corner to stretch out. }Alison Valance: And their partner, Ana Valentine!
Vasco Dias: Ana has been… opinionated to say the least.
Terri Morasco: AS much as some may wish to shut her mouth, I’ve got a feeling she is in a really strong position to potentially silence a few here tonight.
{ The opening to Mama said knock you put by FFDP blares across the pa as Rob Diamond struts out onto the ramp, the crowd pretty much goes nuts for him as he smirks and looks from side to side as the song's lyrics rock your socks off. Rob begins strutting to the ring like the king of the whole damn world, stopping at the middle of the ramp so he can crotch chop your face off as red, white and blue pyro erupts from behind him in the form of an "X"! He smirks again as he hops up onto the apron and climbs up on the corner post from outside and raises his fists up over his head. }Alison Valance: And finally, Rob Diamond!
Vasco Dias: Here comes the perennial trouble maker.
Terri Morasco: Oh please, he has had every right to make Spike’s reign as uncomfortable as possible, the guy crucified somebody on live television!
{ “Hail to the King” by Avenged Sevenfold hits the PA system and the Garden absolutely explodes with boos. Spike Kane emerges from behind the curtain with a very smug smile on his face as he strokes the Imperial Championship, much to the dismay of the audience. Goading them all the way down to the ring he smiles at his opponents who stare down at him with daggers. Spike passes his belt along and hope on the apron and begins to wind up the fans a little more. }Alison Valance: And their opponents, introducing first, he is the Imperial Champion, Spike Kane!
Vasco Dias: Here is one of the most impressive specimens in this company and a phenomenal champion.
Terri Morasco: He’s also one of the most evil men to lace up a pair of boots.
Vasco Dias: Semantics.
{ “Die Young” by Ke$ha hits the PA system and the IWF Diamond’s champion, Jessica reed, emerges from behind the curtain to a surprisingly positive response given recent weeks. Jess smiles and waves to the fans as she walks down to the ring in her relatively plain ring gear where she circles the ring to pass her belt to the timekeeper before she hops onto the apron and reluctantly joins Spike Kane on the apron, ready for the big match. }Alison Valance: And his partner, she is the IWF Diamond’s Champion, Jessica Reed!
Terri Morasco: This young girl has been waiting for her moment to defend her belt, but you have to wonder, Mason she be allowed to do it on her terms?
Vasco Dias: She needs to be protected, she is the face of women’s wrestling, I personally don’t blame Simon one iota.
{ The lights dim as "Ryoujoku no Ame" by Dir En Grey starts to play. The masked man known only as "Gjenrei" steps out from behind the curtain and kneels at the upper part of the ramp as the drum beats start to kick in. He waits, his hands folded in prayer, then the music amps up and comes full force. He leaps from his knees to his feet as a short pyro burst explodes on either side of the ramp. He walks down the ramp, and ascends one of the corner turnbuckles, gazing out over the packed crowd. Then he sits himself on top of the turnbuckle, crossed legged, and meditates until the match is about to get underway.}Alison Valance: And their partner, he is the IWF Cruiserweight Champion, Gjenrei!
Vasco Dias: I have been really impressed with this gentleman, he’s really brought his all to the forefront since he won that belt.
Terri Morasco: Despite his poor choice in friends, I am inclined to agree with you Dias.
{ The opener of “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey plays throughout the arena causing fans to stand to their feet and cheer. As the song begins with “Just a small town girl…” Ashley walks out to the stage and the crowd gives her a warm reaction. She scours the crowd from left to right with her hand over her eyes like the brim of a hat. As the song continues, and the crowd begins singing along with the popular hit, she’s announced to the crowd. }Alison Valance: And their partner, she is the IWF Ruby Champion, Ashley Mastrangelo!
{ As the crowd continues to sing-along Ashley makes her way to the ring, and up the steps. She jumps onto the near turnbuckle and poses for the crowd who give her another great reaction. She then jumps down and does a quick hair setting with her hands as she waits for the match to begin. }Vasco Dias: Ashley finally accomplished her dream, but Mason it become a nightmare?
Terri Morasco: She has placed herself in a huge match, whatever happens, she can be proud, she has the ability to be a unforgettable champion.
{“Animal I Have Become” by Three Days Grace hits the speaker system; which brings about a chorus of boos from the crowd. The volume intensifies as Killian Creed steps onto the stage. He pauses for a moment, looking at the crowd with an expressionless face, before moving towards the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and, similar to the way he did on the stage, he pauses in the middle of the ring and looks at the crowd. He proceeds towards a neutral corner and awaits the start of the match. }Alison Valance: And finally, their partner, he is the IWF Man of Steel, Killian Creed!
Vasco Dias: Here is one of my favourite wrestler’s in the company, he is a fantastic Man of Steel and a true champion.
Terri Morasco: He’s good, but could he also be the shortest reigning champion in company history?
{ Our teams line up on the apron and it seems we’ll start with Mason and Killian sparring off as the pair lock up in the ring and the referee calls for the bell. The crowd are hyped for this one as the two push back and forth, each trying to get the advantage until it is Mason who manages to pushes Creed backwards to the delight of the crowd. Killian looks up at Mason who smiles and gives him little time to bask in the crowds adulation as he charge out, throwing a clothesline, which Mason manages to duck. Killian turns around into a right hook but he manages to block this himself and throws a fist of his own which sends Mason stumbling back to his own corner. }Vasco Dias: We’re under way, I am so excited to see what happens in this match.
Terri Morasco: Me too, it should be great. And we’re getting things start with two fantastic competitors.
{ Mason clutches his jaw and as Killian comes to grab him he drives an elbow into Creed’s midriff which sends him keeling over and allow Mason the time to drop another elbow across the back of his skull. Creed clutches his head and staggers over to his corner where he is given a pep talk from Spike whilst Mason begs the Imperial champ to get in the ring, but he “respectfully” declines. Creed shakes off the cobwebs and he and Mason begin to circle the ring and just as St. Croix reaches the side where the Empire is Killian charges forward and hit’s him with a half-spear, pushing him into the corner where Spike wraps an arm around his throat. Killian lifts himself up and start to throw punches and kicks into the helpless Mason for as long as the referee allows it before eventually he is released. }Vasco Dias: Ouch, I wouldn’t want to be Mason right now.
Terri Morasco: He’s in the vipers nest, can he escape?
{ Mason tries to get up but Killian drives a big elbow into his face to send him down to the bottom turnbuckle before grabbing his leg and pulling him into the middle of the ring where he goes for an early pin. 1…2..NO! Mason has much more in him yet. Killian shakes his head with frustration before yanking up St. Croix where he hits a snap suplex which leaves the military man laid out. Creed drives a few boots into the prone challenger before leaping up and dropping a big elbow into his throat, leaving Mason clutching his throat and writhing in agony. }Vasco Dias: He won’t be signing the national anthem for a while after that.
Terri Morasco: How tasteful of you.
Vasco Dias: I do my best.
{ Creed looks down at Mason who tries to get up but soon regrets doing so when Killian kicks him full on in the ribs, sending him barrelling across the ring, against Creed’s wishes. Killian tries to pursue him but just as he gets there Mason has managed to reach the outstretched hand of Ana Valentine. Killian kicks the mat in frustration as Ana, rather brazenly, waves him away. A few moments pass but before Jess can get in the ring, Ashley pushes her back gently and climbs in, it seems she wants to deal with Valentine personally. Ana nods her head and rushes at the Rub champion but she gets a standing dropkick for her troubles! }Terri Morasco: Wow, what a big hit from Ashley!
Vasco Dias: Ana was perhaps a little premature there, could she live to regret this?
{ Ana gets up immediately but is dropped by a clotheslines from the champion who is in inspired form early on in this encounter! Ashley picks up Ana and then drops her with a DDT before rolling on top of her where she proceeds to let out all of her frustrations on Ana until the referee is forced to yank her off. Ashley tries to argue but it’s to no avail. Shaking her head she grabs Ana by the hair and pulls her into the ring where she tries to go for a pinfall, 1…2..NO! Ana throws a shoulder up as Ashley is forced to try something else. Locking the challenger in a headlock she picks them both up to their fees before running forward to hit a well-placed bulldog. }Vasco Dias: Ashley is on fire!
Terri Morasco: Ana may have picked the wrong time to enter this match.
{ Ashley gets up and drops a few boots into the back of Ana’s head before dropping a knee on her to keep her grounded and unable to fight back. Picking Ana back up Ashley whips her into the ropes and tries to hit her with a spinning back elbow, but Ana manages to avoid this. As Ashley picks herself up Ana come back from the ropes and tries to knee her in the head, but she manages to move just in time, grabbing Ana’s leg and tripping her up. Ana hits the mat face first and clutches her jaw as the Ruby champ gets back to her feet and takes a few steps back, eyeing up her foe who is in pain, but back on her feet. Ashley leaps in the air and adds more pain to Ana’s jaw with a drop kick to the face. }Vasco Dias: Ana really needs to try and get a foothold in this one.
Terri Morasco: She does, but then I am sure she has something up her sleeve.
{ Ana barrels out of the ring and hits the mat hard after that big drop kick as Ashley pumps up the crowd. They are on their feet for the inspirational young woman who they’ve quickly become fond of. Eyeing up Ana the champ smartly decides not to go too high risk and instead she slowly walks over to the ropes where she prepares to lean over and grab Ana by the hair… that is until Amber rushes across the apron, clutching the top rope, where she boots Ashley square in the face with an support enziguri! Ashley never saw that coming and, distracted by Ana, neither did the referee! The crowd boo as Amber calmly walks back to her corner whilst Ashley is completely out of it. }Terri Morasco: What the hell!?
Vasco Dias: There is no love lost between these two ladies…
Terri Morasco: That still doesn’t justify this sort of behaviour!
{ Ashley is down and Ana, sensing this could be her moment to pounce slaps Amber’s hand in thanks and slide back in making no hesitation in grabbing the Ruby champion and picking her up off the mat. Grabbing Ashley’s hand she whips her into the ropes and as she come back off towards she grabs her tight, lifting her up into the air where she hits a picture perfect Cupid’s Bow! Ashley is down and Ana capitalises swiftly, going for the cover. The referee drops, 1…..2…..3! Ana Valentine has done it! }Alison Valance: Ashley Mastrangelo and Ana Valentine have been eliminated. Ana Valentine is your NEW IWF Ruby Champion!
Terri Morasco: We have a new Ruby Champion, wow! What a shot these two ladies have put on for us tonight, Ashley did everything she could but Ana has got her hands on some silverware!
Vasco Dias: Good show from Ana, she can go far in this business. Even if she got a little help from Amber tonight…
{ Ana raises her hands in celebration, but she needs to get out of the way fast as Rob Diamond hops the ropes and rushes into the ring to a huge pop as he begs Spike to get in and face him, presumably, like a man. Spike looks around the arena, as people goad him into accepting and it seems he is Masoning to play the game! Spike slowly slides a leg through the ropes and goes to get into the ring as the crowd are pumped for this show down.}Vasco Dias: Oh boy, this could be about to get really tasty!
Terri Morasco: Let them at eachother!
{ However, as he is about to climb in the ring Spike suddenly pulls back and pats Gjenrei on the back to the absolute disdain of the audience as Rob shakes his head. Kane smiles as Gjenrei climbs into the ring and as Rob is caught off guard he immediately hits him with a clothesline which putes Spike’s nemesis down, to the latter’s delight. Diamond picks himself back up but Gjenrei drops him down with another clothesline before hitting the deck and trapping Diamond with a headlock to make sure he remains grounded. }Vasco Dias: Gjenrei is hitting Diamond quickly here.
Terri Morasco: I knew Spike was a coward.
Vasco Dias: Or perhaps he’s not dumb enough to waste his energy?
{ Slowly Rob starts to force the pair to their feet but Gjenrei wrenches the headlock in until Diamond is forced to push him off. Gjenrei comes charging back and tries another clothesline but this time Diamond has it spotted, ducking underneath. Gjenrei halts in his tracks and turns, but its right into an uppercut from Rob which takes the masked man by complete surprise. Staggering a little Gjenrei gives Rob the opening he needs to start throwing some first which connect with force before Rob leaps up and hits Gjenrei with a drop kick that sends him down and the crowd to their feet with approval for Diamond’s offence. }Vasco Dias: Well this just turned out of nowhere!
Terri Morasco: You can never count Rob Diamond out, he always has something left in the tank.
{ Rob smiles, clearly enjoying himself as he lifts Gjenrei up, bending him over backwards before planting his with a reverse DDT which causes his opponent to clutch his neck in pain. Getting onto his knees Rob scouts the ring for a moment before getting up and stalking behind Gjenrei who gradually gets to his feet, fruitlessly, as Rob grabs him by the hair and sends him back down to the mat face first with a running bulldog. The crowd voice their approval of Rob’s series of manoeuvres, which clearly irritates Gjenrei whose face is a picture of pent up rage. Throwing himself to his feet he swings wildly at Rob who dodges skilfully before showing off for his display of dexterity a little bit cockily. }Vasco Dias: These two are flopping around like fish out of water.
Terri Morasco: This is fantastic entertainment, you don’t know what you’re talking about.
{ Gjenrei literally snaps and this time as he throws a left hand there is little Rob can do other than hit the mat hard after it connects with his face. Rob tries to get up but Gjenrei is on his like a ravenous dog with a running knee to the side of the face which sends the number one contender barrelling across the ring. In a further display of fury Gjenrei lays one boot into the ribs of Rob to send his rolling further, followed by another and then another. Rob whelps whilst clutching his ribs but he doesn’t have much time to rest on his laurels as Gjenrei sends a series of elbows into the side of his head. }Vasco Dias: I can’t keep on top of this, these two are really going back and forth, can somebody get a hold of this match?
Terri Morasco: Let’s hope not if this is what we get in return!
{ Gjenrei lifts Rob up with a great deal of force, yanking his by his hair, before delivering a knee to the gut, followed by a swift elbow to the back of the skull which makes Rob struggle to prioritise which point to defend first. Grabbing his victim by the neck Gjenrei drags Rob to the middle of the ring and puts him down with a swinging neckbreaker, but he doesn’t let go of the hold. Instead he gets up, brining Rob with him where he hits a suplex, then he repeats the sequence to hit a swinging snap suplex which shakes the ring as a few members of the audience applaud the athleticism of Gjenrei, despite his allegiences. }Terri Morasco: Nice to see the crowd showing their approval.
Vasco Dias: A New York crowd with class? What is this madness?
{ Standing up he once again yanks Rob up quite roughly and attempts to hit his very own reverse DDT but as he tries to go back Rob uses his legs to kip up enough so that Gjenrei lands square on his back with Rob landing safely on his knees in a harmless reverse suplex. Rebounding off the ropes he hits a running body block as Gjenrei tries to reassert his dominance on the match but it is futile as Rob takes control. Using his momentum to his advantage Rob rolls Gjenrei up, 1….2….NO! Gjenrei powers out with force. }Vasco Dias: So close! Gjenrei is not Masoning to give up!
{ Rob gets up and takes a few steps back to get out of the strike range of Gjenrei, learning after his earlier violent swings. As Gjenrei gets onto one knee, Rob moves forward, uses his opponents knee to get some elevation and he cracks his right boots around the back of Gjenrei’s head which almost snaps it clean off. Making sure he follows through with his new found authority over the match Rob leaps in the air and drops a leg across the back of the Gjenrei’s head which pushes his face firmly into the mat. As he sits right next to the side of Gjenrei he takes his arm and begins to wrench it backwards, making Gjenrei grimace in pain as he tries to fight off the pain and pressure on his shoulder as Rob applies the hold expertly. Eventually, however, Gjenrei manages to grab a rope and force the hold to be broken as Diamond gets to his feet. Gjenrei pulls himself up… but he is made to regret this when Rob hits one of the most painful looking enziguris you’ve ever seen. Gjenrei is completely out of it! }Vasco Dias: Good God! He just killed him!
Terri Morasco: Gjenrei is out cold, nobody could get up from such a ferocious kick like that!
{ Sensing his moment Rob rushes to the ropes, climbs onto the apron and spring up to the top rope, ready to put this one to bed. Rob steadies himself on the turnbuckles as the crowd begins to lift the roof off the Garden. Diamond smiles and blows a kiss to Spike Kane who is going absolutely livid on the apron, shouting some rather unpleasant words at Diamond who is enjoying getting under the champions skin. Rob turns and spreads his arms out wide and prepares to launch when suddenly, with a swift movement Amber Richard runs and climbs part way up the turnbuckle and pushes Rob flying off! Amber hops down and playfully brushes her hair aside as though she has done no wrong as Rob thunders into the mat and the crowd are incensed. }Terri Morasco: What the hell!?
Vasco Dias: Amber just sold her team mate down the river!
{ Mason and Davey push along the apron to get in Amber’s face who just ignores them and smiles, they can’t believe what she has done and neither can Gjenrei who looks up completely dazed and confused by the situation…. But not so much that he can’t crawl over and drape his arm across the sacrificial carcass of Rob Diamond. Davey and Mason continue their protestations, realising that they are going to be a man down in this contest. The referee drops to his knees, 1….2….3! Rob Diamond has been eliminated from this contest in rather baffling fashion. }Terri Morasco: This is a complete disgrace, Amber has significantly damaged both Davey and Mason’s title challenges here and she doesn’t look in the least bit remorseful, that snake, that absolute snake!
Vasco Dias: But, she hasn’t damaged her own. It’s dog eat dog out there Morasco, she doesn’t owe the boys her allegiance.
Terri Morasco: Oh she’s a bitch alright!
{ The crowd boo as Amber just smiles and Gjenrei does his best to recover but before he can, Mason takes it upon himself to take advantage of the situation after Amber’s treachery. Mason charges forward and starts to throw punches into Gjenrei’s face. Gjenrei reels backwards after several punches as he clutches his face as St. Croix pursues him only to find Gjenrei’s fist waiting for him before St. Croix begins to hunch over in a corner forcing the referee to push Gjenrei away. Gjenrei backs off and raises his hands in the air but is punished as Mason stands back up and lands a sharp kick to his gut which meets the approval of the crowd as Mason brings an elbow down across the back of Gjenrei’s skull which sends him down to one knee. Before he has a chance to regroup Gjenrei receives a kneecap to the side of his skull which sends him rolling into the middle of the ring. }Vasco Dias: Mason is like a man possessed.
Terri Morasco: Perhaps, but then he needs to try and restore the parity after Amber sold their team down the river!
{ Holding his hands up mockingly Mason paces backwards away from Gjenrei but Gjenrei uses the time he has been given to charge at St. Croix before landing a clothesline to send St. Croix down who just bounces straight back up only to be met with another clotheslines which keeps him down. Taking his opening Gjenrei bounces off of the rope and as St. Croix manages to get up to one knee he grabs his head and lands a DDT before he begins to apply a headlock to St. Croix. Finding himself in a precarious position St. Croix begins to sprawl his arms out looking for an escape route and luckily a rope is inches away, forcing Gjenrei to break the hold much to the champion’s annoyance. }Vasco Dias: Gjenrei getting a little frustrated out there, and who can blame him?
Terri Morasco: He’s been out there a while, but he seems to be determined to do this job for the cause.
{ As Gjenrei lets off some steam St. Croix rolls backward and gets up quickly and lays a boot across Gjenrei’s jaw whilst he isn’t paying attention which catches him completely by surprise before circling towards the ropes as he regroups and plots his next move, taking a moment to recover. Deciding quickly he races back at Gjenrei but he is met by a charging Gjenrei who has recovered as he collides with his midriff sending him shoulder first to the mat before he begins to lay right hands into Mason’s skull. Realising he can’t land any more he gets up and runs against the ropes as St. Croix sits up and lands a vicious knee to the skull which sends the challenger straight back down before he stops at the ropes, grabbing them and shooting a sadistic smile down at the fans }Vasco Dias: Gjenrei is proving just why he is one of the hottest talents in the company.
Terri Morasco: I hate the admit it… but he is doing Empire proud.
{ Gjenrei lifts himself up and takes a few steps back to assess his next move as Mason gets on his hands and knees and finds out Gjenrei’s next step as he is met with a running knee to the face which sends him back down to the mat again. Making sure he keeps on top Gjenrei lifts St. Croix up and hits a suplex on Mason which sends him hurtling across the ring towards a corner, which he scrambles into to try and get away from the onslaught but to no avail. Spotting that Mason has sat himself up in the corner he charges at him and hits a knee to the skull before continuing the stomp on St. Croix. Before long the referee has to pull Gjenrei back and begins to tick him off. }Terri Morasco: Gjenrei needs to be careful here.
Vasco Dias: Why? No referee would dare to defy Spike Kane after what he did to Xavier Cross.
{ Holding his hands up again Gjenrei paces backwards but St. Croix uses the time he has been given to charge at Gjenrei before landing a clothesline of his own to send Gjenrei down who bounces straight back up only to be met with another clotheslines which keeps him down. Taking his opening Mason bounces off of the rope and as Gjenrei manages to get up to one knee he grabs his head and lands a tornado DDT before he begins to apply a headlock to Gjenrei. Finding himself in a precarious position Gjenrei begins to sprawl his arms out looking for an escape route and luckily for him there is a rope just inches away from his fingertips, forcing Mason to break the hold. Mason lifts himself up as Gjenrei clutches his neck and gets up himself. Mason takes a few steps back and begins to charge at Gjenrei who, spotting this does the same in return… only for them both to nearly decapitate one another with a clothesline each! Both men are down here, who can capitalise? }Vasco Dias: Gjenrei is bursting a lung out there, he has been on fire for his team in this match and completely protected the Empire with his body and, I fear, his soul.
Terri Morasco: As much as it sickens me, he has been amazing for the Empire and he is the only reason they’ve kept up their numerical advantage here.
{ Gjenrei staggers to his feet as he is clearly exhausted and tries his best to shake off the cobwebs as Mason St. Croix starts to get to his feet too, although he is completely out of it himself. Mason slowly, but surely, gets to his feet but he is soon made to regret his decision when Gjenrei almost snaps his jaw off with a vicious spinning heel kick that lays him out perfectly in the middle of the ring, lighting the fire in Gjenrei who sprints to his teams turnbuckle, beginning to make the ascent. Spike and Creed Mason him on as he does his best to steady himself and without wasting any time he leaps off and into the air as the bulbs flash around the arena as he attempts his Ryoujoku no Ame! }Terri Morasco: Gjenrei is going risk!
Vasco Dias: These flip flops never pay off.
{ It seems, for once, Vasco may be right as Gjenrei twists in the air… but all he meets is canvas as Mason rolls out of the way! The crowd go nuts as Spike and Killian are livid on the apron, bouncing around furiously as the audience begins to Mason Mason up who fights through the pain, looking briefly at Spike, but then quickly realising the snake isn’t going to slither out of the grass. With a look of pure determination Mason grabs Gjenrei off the mat and, grasping him as tightly as he can he lifts him in the air, Gjenrei kicking the whole time. But it’s in futility as St. Croix drops him with an absolutely thunderous Ranger’s Way! Mason drops, covering Gjenrei as best he can after flipping him over and the referee begins his count, with the crowd loudly chanting the numbers. 1…..2……3! Mason St. Croix is the NEW IWF Heavyweight Champion! }Alison Valance: Gjenrei and Mason St. Croix have been eliminated!
Vasco Dias: Now that’s how you snap somebody in two, the big risk backfired and Gjenrei is out of this one. He really put on a show tonight and must be commended highly, even if it was a floppy one…
Terri Morasco: That, and we now have ourselves a brand new Heavyweight Champion! Mason St. Croix pulled it out here and he’s dealt a blow to the team of champions!
Vasco Dias: Maybe, Terri, but now Davey is completely alone against Spike and Killian, I wouldn’t want to be him right now. Plus, they’re completely fresh thanks to the sacrifice of Gjenrei.
{ As Mason celebrates we see that Amber has decided to enter the ring, forcing Jess to do the same who looks at her challenger with distrust, especially after her antics tonight. Amber and Jessica begin to circle the ring and within moments the pair lock up and push back and forth as they fight for the upperhand but it is Jessica who draws first blood as she locks Amber into a headlock, wrenching away at her neck before complete a hip toss which leaves Amber down on the mat momentarily. Amber, however, is quick to get back to her feet but she is disappointed quickly as Jessica plants her with a clothesline. Jessica hoists her back up and immediately hits her with a perfect snap suplex before willing her foe back to her feet. Unluckily for Amber, Jessica grabs her by the head and drops her with a swinging neck breaker as Jessica takes control of the match. }Vasco Dias: Jessica is demonstrating how lethal and effective she can be by getting on top of this match early on. She is incredibly determined here to make sure people remember where she’s champion.
Terri Morasco: Amber is getting exactly what she deserves after he display tonight.
{ Jessica makes sure that Amber is down before hitting a jumping elbow drop to her chest for extra measure. Perhaps getting a little ahead of her Jessica tries to lock in a sharpshooter but before she can turn Amber over the former champ manages to wriggle a leg free and get a boot across Jessica’s face which buys Richards a little time but as she gets to her feet she is put right back to the mat by Reed who connects a dropkick into the jaw of the plucky Amber. Wasting little time Jess picks herself up and begins to climb to the top turnbuckle as she looks for a little aerial offence. }Terri Morasco: Amber almost found a way back into this but Jessica managed to regain her authority. She has to stay on top and make sure Amber can’t get a foothold here.
Vasco Dias: Maybe but high risk has failed to pay off so far tonight.
{ Jessica steadies herself and takes one last look at Amber before leaping into the air as she attempts a flying leg drop….but Amber rolls out of the way just in time! Jessica clutches her tailbone and winces in pain as Amber slowly lifts herself up, quickly planting a boot into Jessica’s face to keep her grounded whilst she recovers. Amber huffs and puffs before running at Jessica and planting her back to the mat after a brief recovery with a running dropkick to the face. She goes for a quick cover, 1….2…NO! Jessica isn’t done yet as Amber takes control. }Vasco Dias: Jessica paid for that, will she bad made to regret it?
Terri Morasco: She was trying to see the match through and you have to take risks, but Amber has ensured that, for now at least, she has a path back into this contest, unfortunately.
{ Amber is a little frustrated as the crowd starts to will Jessica back to her feet but they are quickly disappointed when Jessica is ripped off the mat and planted right back to it with a backbreaker from Richards, who then drops a leg drop across her throat for good measure. Wasting very little time Amber lifts up the plucky Jess before hitting an arm drag followed by a kip up and then she locks in an arm bar, but unfortunately Jessica has landed too close to the ropes and she is eventually forced to break the hold by the referee. }Terri Morasco: Amber is really showing what shes capable of, it’s a shame about all she’s done to tarnish it.
Vasco Dias: She has done what has been in her best interests, what more do you expect?
( Amber rolls backwards and as Jessica gets up she is soon hit with a running neckbreaker which puts her out of commission for the moment. Amber gets up and begins to stalk her prey but she is caught completely off guard when Jessica wraps her up into a small package, 1….2….NO! Jessica hasn’t quite done enough to end this match out of nowhere. Amber is angry and tries to stomp on Jessica but she rolls out of the way which forces Amber to stagger forward a little and in one swift movement Jessica gets up and plants her with a DDT which leaves both ladies laid out on their backs as the effects of Amber’s earlier offence still wearing down Reed. }[/color]
Vasco Dias: Can either of these two ladies capitalise on the other?
Terri Morasco: They’re both exhausted after the offence each has taken, but somebody has to win.
{ Jess and Amber are both down and neither look to be in a position to make much of the other’s misfortune as the men watch on patiently, eyeing one another up as Davey prepares for another run at Spike who consults his council. As the girls squirm a little suddenly the cameras fly up the ramp to see the figure of Katherine Lockheart marching down the ramp, straight towards the ring as Amber gradually begins to recover, eventually followed by Simon de Montfort who stalks her from afar. Katherine reaches the ring and calls over the referee who leans through the ropes as the pair become locked in discussion, although it isn’t clear what about. }Terri Morasco: Oh great, we had a completely fair contest on our hands!
Vasco Dias: That’s a little premature don’t you think Morasco? Nobody has done anything yet.
Terri Morasco: Do you really think they’re here for a better view?
{ Amber picks herself up to her feet as Jess continues to look up at the lights, completely out of it. Spotting Lockheart, and Simon, at ringside she turns and pushes the referee out of the way as she begins to shout abuse at Katherine who stands there sheepishly, but you can tell be the look in her eyes that she is not happy about it. Amber shouts more profanities at Lockheart before suddenly lunging through the ropes to grab her by the hair, pulling her into the ring, at the protestations of the referee. However, his attentions are soon drawn towards Davey who uses this chance to charge right at Spike Kane! Rushing over to deal with the men he has his back turned on the girls as Amber pulls Lockheart up and smiles sadistically at her before pulling her arm back ready to crack her in the face… but suddenly the crowd explodes as Amber finds a hand grasped to her wrist! Having taken the chance to get up without any resistance Jess clutches Amber’s hand, forcing her to let Lockheart go to turn and deal with Jess. }Terri Morasco: Go on Jess, don’t let her do this!
Vasco Dias: Discipline is completely collapsing here, somebody sort this out.
{ The champ, whilst she may have given Lockheart a lifeline is still groggy and is forced to her knees as Amber drives a series of elbows into her head, leaving her incapacitated as she turns back around to deal with Lockheart… but she walks right into a huge elbow to her own face! The crowd go absolutely nuts as Lockheart swings her arm straight into Amber’s face catching her completely by surprise as Simon’s jaw practically drops. He stares in disbelief at Lockheart who screams as Amber turns away clutching her face… right into the path of a resurgent Jess who drives her shoulder into Amber’s gut, knocking the wind out of her. Rising up to the delight of the crowd she places Richard’s on her shoulders and begins to spin, hitting Amber with a ROFLCopter! Jess hits the mat and covers Amber as Lockheart rushes over to the referee yanking him away from the chaos of the men throwing punches. He drops to the mat, 1......2......3! Amber has been eliminated and Jessica retains! }Terri Morasco: Yes! This is exactly what should happen when a performer places their hand on a coerced staff member!
Vasco Dias: Our great leader, Mr de Montfort doesn’t look happy!
{ Simon storms up the steps as he climbs into the ring and makes and immediate beeline for Lockheart, grabbing her by the hand as the referee lifts Jess’ hand, although she can barely stand on her own two feet. Shouting in her face it’s clear he is furious with what just happened as Lockheart begins to breath heavier and heavier, her patience running incredibly thin. As Simon jabs a finger into her should she suddenly snaps and throws a huge slap across the CEO’s face! The Garden erupts as Lockheart pushes past him and out of the ring, marching proudly up the ramp, her chin raised high as Simon clutches his face in disbelief. }Vasco Dias: Oh boy…
Terri Morasco: Katherine Lockheart just signed her own pink slip!
{ Simon continues to stand there completely dumbfounded as the referee checks on the two ladies whilst nervously looking at his boss who is in a complete state of shock. Across the ring Davey continues to throw firsts into Spike, but before long Creed is finally on top of him, driving a series of knees into his back as the Empire finally takes control. Spike and Creed begin to pound on Davey and previous elation of the audience quickly turns to disgust as they take advantage of the referees distraction to completely flatten Ortega. }Terri Morasco: This isn’t right!
Vasco Dias: Maybe not, but Ortega fed himself to the lions by not thinking with his head and charging in there.
Terri Morasco: Perhaps you’re correct, but it doesn’t make it a pretty picture…
{ Spike and Killian continue to absolutely pound the crap out of Ortega who is utterly helpless and unable to defend himself. The crowd let them know how disgusted they are, but Spike and Creed couldn’t care less, preferring to bask in their contempt. Spike drags Davey into the ring away from the ropes and immediately orders Creed to go and get the referee who is still dealing with the ladies and Simon who are at the opposite side of the ring. Killian tries his best to pull him away but, perhaps fearing for his job, the referee insists that he ensures Simon is ok as Spike just lays there hooking Ortega’s leg staring at the chaos. }Vasco Dias: Do your job referee!
Terri Morasco: He already is, this match has collapsed, you can’t blame him, he can’t be everywhere.
{ Spike begins to become impatient and lets go of Davey’s leg and shouts at Creed asking what the hell is happening when suddenly, there is a bit of commotion at ringside. The camera turns to look at the crowd beginning the disperse as somebody pushes their way through, but we can’t quite see their face until they push closer to ringside… Rob Diamond is making his way to ringside! The crowd roars as his face appears on the tron as Spike is still transfixed with getting the referee’s attention. Hopping the barricade Rob ducks down low, out of eye sight before slowly sliding into the ring. Spike gets up, deciding to sort the referee out himself but as he does so Rob grabs his shoulder and before he can even react, spins him round straight into a Diamond Cutter! }Vasco Dias: What the… he was eliminated!? This isn’t right!
Terri Morasco: Nor was what they just did to Ortega, Diamond has just evened the odds!
{ The crowd are on their feet as Creed has literally only just realised what’s happened. Diamond slides out of the ring and Creed immediately sprints after him as Rob begins to run back into the crowd, with Killian in hot pursuit. The referee continues to help Simon out of the ring as the two ladies have now long since made their way up the ramp to the back and once the CEO is at ringside, being ridiculed and mocked by the crowd, the referee turns back around to see Spike Kane laid out in the centre of the ring with Davey Ortega, both men sprawled in a heap from their traumas as the referee finally turns back around… and drops to his knees!? His hand hits the mat, 1… what is this? 2…. Wait… both men are covering parts of the other! ….. 3!!! The referee calls for the bell, what on earth is going on!? }Terri Morasco: Davey Ortega is the new Imperial Champion!
Vasco Dias: No, Spike is, he had him covered!
Terri Morasco: So did Ortega!
{ The referee leans through the ropes and calls over Alison as the pair shares a few words whilst everybody stands, a little confused, waiting for announcement. Alison nods her head before looking around and clearing her throat. }Alison Valance: Ladies and Gentlemen, the referee has determined that this match is a tie. Your winners, Spike Kane AND Davey Ortega!
Vasco Dias: Wait!? What? They both win?
Terri Morasco: Well, they both covered each other…
Vasco Dias: Then who is the champion?
{ Spike begins to stir and rolls out of the ring slowly, staggering his way along the side of the ring where he demands his belt. Grabbing the Imperial title he holds it aloft whilst clutching hold of his neck and grimacing whilst Davey looks at him, shaking his head and pointing to himself. The IWF copyright logo begins to appear in the corner as we close on a shot of the two men remonstrating with one another as Survival of the Fittest comes to a close. }