PRE-SHOW
SINGLES MATCH
If Jack Gaither wins, he may select a stipulation for one of the falls in his match with Mohamed Al-Thani at High Stakes.
Jack Gaither vs Mike "Double M" Madness
Winner: Jack Gaither wins after the screecher
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Rayne vs Alexis Caffrey vs Mercedes Vargas
Winner: Rayne wins after throwing Vargas from thee ring and taking advantage of a hurt Alexis
SINGLES MATCH
Victor Jace vs Kyle Mason
Winner: Kyle Mason by submission
SINGLES MATCH
If Mohamed Al-Thani wins, he may select a stipulation for one of the falls in his match with Jack Gaither at High Stakes.
Mohamed Al-Thani vs Eddie Black
Winner: Eddie Black after a roll up
{We cut live to the arena, Vasco and Terri talk to one another and laugh as we come in.}Vasco Dias: Ladies and Gentlemen, earlier tonight Jack Gaither won his match on the IWF preshow against Mike Madness and as such gets to name a stipulation for a fall in their match this sunday at High stakes....here is what happened earlier
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"A Stipulation"
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{Jack grabs a mike as "Double M" makes the walk of shame backstage.}Jack Gaither: A'right folks, I ain't gonna waste any more of your time; y'all got lots o' things to see and do this week. Oil Man Mohammed, you wanna start a war? That's fine--'cuz I'm-a-gonna give your happy ass a goddamn war!
{The fans cheer as Jack motions for an attendant to toss him a can of Pepsi, which he catches in midair and quickly opens it up.}Jack Gaither: Listen Mo, you can cry "Allah Akbar" all ya want to in your life, but when it comes to High Stakes, the only thing you're gonna be cryin' on this here microphone is the words "I QUIT!"
{The crowd goes wild again.}Vasco Dias: Whoa!
Jack Gaither: That's right, son...we're gonna have ourselves a good ol'-fashioned, no-holds-barred "I Quit" match, where I'm gonna shove this stick so far down your fuckin' throat you'll be squealin' like a pig--and that, folks, is how I see it.
{"Bulls on Parade" begins to play again as the Texan tosses the stick away and guzzles down his favorite soda.}Vasco Dias: How 'bout that! The two-out-of-three falls between Jack and Al-Thani just got wild with the addition of the "I Quit" stipulation!
Terri Morasco: Hoo boy...this is gonna be fun.
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HANDICAP MATCH
Ana Valentine vs Kayla Richards and Eliza
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{"Sex Metal Barbie" hits as Ana Valentine makes her way out, she holds the IWF Diamonds championship above her head as she makes her way to the ring. She walks up the steel steps and gets into the ring as the music dies down.}Vasco Dias: Ana Valentine doesn't look worried at all here...
Terri Morasco: That just shows her arroance, she's facing two girls who hate her.
Vasco Dias: The whole division hates her
{"Bad reputation" by Blacklisted me hits as Eliza and Kayla walk out together, they make their way to thee rin and leap up onto the apron before watching each others backs as they get in}Terri Morasco: Ana should not underestimate them...
Vasco Dias: She won't!
{Before the bell rings the crowd Boo's, Standing in the crowd on three sides are the three members o Children of eternity. They step over the barricade and surround the ring. Rayne shoots forward and grabs Kayla by the leg draging hr from the ring, Eliza slides out to go after them too, Isabella and Rayne work on Kayla and before Eliza can help her Eternity rushes Eliza from behind shoving her into the ring steps}Vasco Dias: Children of Eternity making their presence felt!
Terri Morasco: This is wrong Vasco!
{Ana Valentine storms over and yells at the COE at ringside}Ana Valentine: God damnit I don't need your help what are you doing?
{Rayne turns and looks up at Ana, she laughs and jumps up on the apron, the two women go nose to nose with only the ring ropes between them, they start to talk to each other jaw jacking back and forth, Ana ssteps back and paintbrushes Rayne, Rayne looks away and then nods before tryin to get into the ring, Isabella grabs Rayne by the leg holding her back as Eternity giggles and bounces. Security comes down to the ring to hold Rayne and Ana back as other check on Eliza and Kayla}Vasco Dias: This is chaos!
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"What's the catch?"
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{In the backstage area, Firenze Everett is shown in street clothes walking with Sebastian Wolf as she is looking for Crystal Hilton while the crowd in the background immediately boos loudly. As she finds her, she calls out to her.}Firenze Everett: Crystal … HEY CRYSTAL! Hold on a moment.
{Firenze approaches Crystal who looks extremely annoyed to see her. Sebastian stands next to Firenze as she has the Ruby Title draped over her shoulder. Crystal also has the Ruby Title draped around her shoulder.}Crystal Hilton: What now?!
Firenze Everett: Two weeks ago, I tried to reason with you and it seems you just didn’t get it as you clearly still wear that counterfeit Ruby Title.
Crystal Hilton: Maybe you don’t remember but the fact is we’re co-Ruby Champions, whether we like it or not.
Firenze Everett: Yes, ignorant IWF Management. Regardless, as you are not willing to see reason, maybe you’ll understand the universal language of the world. Sebastian.
{At this point, Sebastian pulls out what appears to be a checkbook with a pen in hand, he signs a check and pulls it out and hands Firenze the pen and the signed check.}Firenze Everett: Here’s the deal, since you clearly refuse to see reason, here’s a signed blank check. Your name is written on it but the amount is empty. You write in the amount you see fit.
Crystal Hilton: What’s the catch?
Firenze Everett: All you have to do is the right thing, give up the Ruby Title, recognize me as the rightful champion and forget about this rematch nonsense. Fact is you couldn’t get the job done last month, you refuse to do the right thing so I figure you’re holding out for a payoff or something so here it is.
{Crystal simply smirks and laughs at Firenze}Crystal Hilton: You … you are truly pathetic. I was right about you, everyone is right about you, you’re nothing more than a sellout, crybaby bitch!
{The crowd in the background cheers at this statement}Firenze Everett: Hey … HEY! YOU PEOPLE DON’T NEED TO CHEER THAT! NO! Look, just take the money, give up the Ruby Title, give up the rematch, and you can make yourself rather wealthy. How much is it going to take, a million? Two million? Five million? You name it, we can pay it!
Crystal Hilton: No amount of money in the world is worth more than seeing you cry and squirm.
{Firenze looks livid by this point as Nikki Michaels appears and approaches both women}Nikki Michaels: Firenze, Crystal, glad I caught you both. I wanted to talk to you as we need to resolve this “co-Ruby Champion” business. We’ve discussed it…
Firenze Everett: We? Who is we? You and the other pathological liars in the office?
Nikki Michaels: You … you just made my announcement here so easy. It gives me great pleasure to tell you that at High Stakes, we will settle who is the undisputed Ruby Champion in a rematch! It will be Ruby Champion versus Ruby Champion! Crystal Hilton versus Firenze Everett, the winner will be the undisputed Ruby Champion!
Firenze Everett: No … NO!
{Nikki starts to walk away but then stops and turns around}Nikki Michaels: Oh I forgot to tell you, that match at High Stakes is going to be … A LADDER MATCH!
Firenze Everett: What?! WHAT?!!!
Crystal Hilton: Can’t wait to finally kick your ass and shut your whining up for good!
{Crystal and Nikki walk away as Firenze looks livid and Sebastian is trying to calm her down}Firenze Everett: DAMN IT! I DO NOT DESERVE THIS! I’M THE RUBY CHAMPION DAMN IT! I’M THE ONLY RUBY CHAMPION!
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SINGLES MATCH
Killian Creed vs Nighthawk
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Allison Valance: “This next contest is scheduled for 1 fall.”
{“Animal I Have Become” by Three Days Grace hits the speaker system; which brings about a mixed reaction 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.}Allison Valance: “Introducing first, from Charleston, South Carolina, and weighing in at 214 pounds…. He is 1\2 of the IWF World Tag Team Champions….. Killian Creed!”
{As his opponent stands in a neutral corner the lights in the arena slowly click off, one by one, as the sold-out crowd rises to its feet in anticipation of what is to come. And as the opening strains of "Holding Out For A Hero (The Autumn Wind Intro)" by Emery boom out over the sound system Nighthawk walks out through the curtain and stands at the top of the ramp, hands on his hips as he looks all around at the sold-out crowd with the barest hint of a smile on his face. Walking down the ring, shaking hands with the fans in the first 2 rows of the building and making a special effort to shake the hands and give out hugs to the kids in the front row as behind him blue-and-white Roman columns of fireworks go off, the "Wrestling Machine" finally gets to the ring and stands on the top turnbuckle while raising his left hand above his head as the crowd chants "Best in the World."}Allison Valance: “Introducing his opponent, from Chicago, Illinois and weighing in at 185 pounds….. ‘The Man of 1000 Holds’…… ‘The Wrestling Machine’ Nighthawk!”
Terri Morasco: “This is a really interesting match as we have two men who have been called ‘tag team specialists’ who, for vastly different reasons, find themselves in the position of trying to make their own way as singles competitors. While Nighthawk’s tag team fell apart due to choice, Killian Creed’s appears to have fallen apart due to injury.”
Vasco Dias: “The interesting thing about this match is in the strategies of the two competitors. When we spoke to Killian Creed this morning, he told us his goal was to try and test the chin of Nighthawk to see if he could handle the strikes he was going to throw. Meanwhile, Nighthawk refused to speak to us about strategy but did say he had several plans on how to neutralize the strikes of Killian Creed. It’s interesting to see what he came up with, and how he utilizes it.”
{As the referee checks both men at the start of the match, briefing each man on what he expects from them as he does so, the crowd buzzes in anticipation over what they seem to think will be a highly interesting contest. Moving into the center of the ring they shake hands with the other and immediately go into a collar-and-elbow lock-up which Nighthawk comes out of the back door with a deep armdrag right through into a wristlock, rather quickly bending the wrist back to try and get the most out of the hold. Blocking an attempt at a counter via a headscissors by simply pulling back on the arm with an increasing amount of force the Chicago native now begins to supplement things by bending the left hand backwards as the Cincinnati native tries desperately to find a way to escape the wristlock before finally reaching out to grab the ropes which draws the referee over to force a break of the hold. Finally letting go on the count of 4 Nighthawk moves back into the center of the ring, clearly having made the decision that he’s going to try and keep things on the mat as much as he can. Pulling himself up to his feet, shaking out his left arm as he does so, Killian Creed again goes for a collar-and-elbow lock-up and again walks right into another wristlock which this time Nighthawk takes over before quickly hooking in a double wristlock which draws an excited reaction from the crowd and forces Killian Creed to get to the ropes a 2nd time in order to again force a break of the hold from the “Wrestling Machine”. Pulling himself up to his feet, shaking out his left arm a little bit more forcefully, Killian Creed tries to shove away Nighthawk who responds with a backspin armdrag right into a superkick feint which forces Killian Creed to the floor as the “Man of 1000 Holds” stands tall in the ring.}Terri Morasco: “And early on, we see how rusty Killian Creed is as a singles competitor. He’s being outclassed on the mat right now by someone who is perhaps the most well-schooled technician in this entire company. If Killian Creed wants to win, he’s going to have to turn this into a brawl. He can’t continue to try and mat-wrestle and just get eaten up.”
Vasco Dias: “Here is the other interesting question about Killian Creed. Was he so focused on trying to figure out the identity of Mason St. Croix’s mystery assailant that he put more focus on that than he did on preparing for Nighthawk? Because right now, he’s being out-wrestled. He has to try and do something to change the tide of the match.”
{Rolling back in the ring, looking frustrated at how he’s been out-flanked, Killian Creed shoves Nighthawk hard across the chest before landing a teeth-rattling forearm smash to the jaw which sends him careening into the ropes. Running his tongue around his mouth Nighthawk comes right back off of the ropes with a gorgeous European uppercut followed with a superkick that sends Killian Creed to the floor. Signaling that he’s going to go for a dive of some kind Nighthawk gets a running start and goes for a tope con hilo but quickly lands on the ring apron as Killian Creed moves out of the way. Trying to set something else up he is then driven back-first onto the apron as the Cincinnati native is able to sweep the legs of Nighthawk out from under him. Rolling him back in the ring, shaking out his left arm openly now, Killian Creed drives a quartet of elbows to the lower back followed by a series of knees to the same spot as he seems to be intent on wearing down the back of his opponent. Placing Nighthawk on the 2nd turnbuckle Killian Creed goes up after him and hits a superplex, quickly floating through into a pinning combination that gets a long 2-count. Glaring at the referee Killian then quickly pulls Nighthawk to a seated position before hitting a basement dropkick to the lower back. Shaking out his left arm he quickly goes for a Boston Crab which puts even more pressure on the back as the referee rushes over to see if the “Wrestling Machine” wants to quit. Crawling on his forearms to the ring rope, digging small holes in the ring mat with his fingernails as he does so, the “Man of 1000 Holds” finally is able to reach the ropes and force a break of the hold before trying to take deep breaths as the referee reprimands Killian Creed for not breaking immediately.}Terri Morasco: "Here's the thing about what Killian Creed is doing. He's focusing on Nighthawk's lower back but that doesn't help him with any of the moves he's usually won matches with. Nighthawk's head is clear so he will still be able to see what's coming."
Vasco Dias: "Killian Creed has to keep the pressure on. Because as we've seen, Nighthawk can always lock in that devastating Hangman's Clutch. No matter who it is, if he locks it in, you will tap."
{As Killian Creed walks over to a battered Nighthawk he picks him up and lands a quick snap suplex before signaling for a spinning back elbow. But as he goes for it Nighthawk is able to kick away the left arm and counter with a flying cross-armbreaker which he quickly converts into a Hangman’s Clutch. Pulling back as much as he can the Chicago native lets go only when he hears the sound of submission.}Allison Valance: “The winner of the match….. via submission…. ‘The Wrestling Machine’ Nighthawk!”
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”You’re joking?”
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{ Earlier in the day we see Rob Diamond strutting down the hall way backstage toward the locker room area when he rounds a corner to see Roberto Verona with arms cross and a slew of security guards behind him. }Rob: The hell?
Roberto: Ah, Mr. Diamond, nice of you to join us.
Rob: Wasn’t aware we were having a party.
Roberto: I wanted to keep it a surprise, what with your unpredictable nature.
Rob: I’m pretty unpredick.
{ Roberto rolls his eyes as he steps forward. }Roberto: Due to your recent actions as well as the company you keep it has been decided between myself and Mrs. Conway that we will not be needing you this evening. Consider this a one night only suspension-
Rob: You’re fucking joking right?
Roberto: Ah and there’s your vile tongue. No Mr. Diamond I’m afraid I’m not joking. You've made it a habit as of late to interfere with company property and that is something I will not tolerate not to mention this new friendship with Renee Pleasant.
Rob: So let me get this straight, I hurt your boyfriend’s feelings so his wife sicked you on me? Yeah, what a man. And what the hell does Renee have to do with any of this?
Roberto: Renee's history of violence isn't exactly a secret and it has been expressed to me through several employees that a man such as yourself may try to take advantage of his vicious nature and that is something we cannot have. Also I am tired of people like you thinking they can do whatever the hell they damn well please in my company. Now you can either accept this suspension and show yourself the door or we will show you too it.
{ The guards flank Roberto as Rob smirks and stares him in the eye. }Rob: All right, I’ll leave but this isn’t over Mario. Cause I’m gonna get Jake in the ring and when I do that pretty boy face of his is going to get so mang-
Roberto: That’ll be enough, show him the door please.
{ The guards move forward and grab Rob by the arms. }Rob: Wow, hey! Don’t you interrupt me during a monologue!
{ The guards start to drag him away as Roberto grins. }Roberto: And you may consider keeping better company in the future, friends like Renee Pleasant… Well, they may get you hurt.
Rob: I hope that giant gypsy cuts your balls off!
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KAT CONWAY'S MAN OF STEEL GAUNTLET INVITATIONAL
Jake "The Ace" Conway vs Gibberg, Soloman Khan, Thunder Sid and Sergei from I.T.
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{We are shown a steel cage surrounding the ring.}Vasco Dias: Up next is a match that is sure to be the best match of the night, a real technical showcase featuring a true legend.
Terri Morasco: Are you kidding? This match is going to be nothing more than an unfunny joke!
{The lights in the arena dim with the opening chords and then start to flash red, blue and white in rotation as the synthesised guitar riff kicks in. Then the lyrics to 'Voodoo Child' by Brick + Mortar begin and the circular steel platform that The Ace is stood upon with his back towards us and the Union Jack Flag draped across his shoulders, begins to turn. The platform is decorated to look like a roulette wheel. Slowly it spins a full one-eighty degrees and we now see The Ace facing us as Kathy Conway is on a single bended knee on the right side of the stage. Cards begin to fall from the rafters. Kathy offers him her hand and The Ace waits a moment before stepping off the platform and grasping the hand of his wife, who is carrying his signature steel rake in her other hand.}Alison Valance: The following contest is a Man Of Steel Gauntlet Match. Introducing first, being accompanied by the Commissioner of the Imperial Wrestling Federation, Kathleen Conway...now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing two hundred and sixty pounds, he is The Apex Of Evolution, The Corporate Asset and the number one contender for the Man Of Steel Championship...THE ACE!
{The couple proudly walk through the shower of falling cards, hand in hand. At the foot of the ramp, the cards stop falling as the couple share a passionate kiss. The Ace then confidently struts over to the steel steps as Kathy remains at ringside, armed. The Ace climbs the steel steps towards the ropes and steps through them. He walks over to the adjacent turnbuckle, climbing the second rope. He raises both arms in the air. The Ace then climbs down and he walks to the middle of the ring, the lights return to normal...}Vasco Dias: This man has a tough task ahead of him tonight.
Terri Morasco: Well, it is unfair to say the least...
Vasco Dias: Thank you Terri, finally you're seeing sense.
{The Ace stands in the ring, hopping from foot to foot and flexing his neck and shoulders, warming himself up as Gibberg runs down the ramp, and quickly runs up the steps, shaking the ropes and roaring at the crowd as he enters the steel cage. He gets nose to nose with The Ace and roars in his face, before trying to strike The Ace in the face, but the veteran has it scouted, blocks it and twists Gibberg's arm around behind his back into a hammerlock. The stagehand closes the cage door and the bell rings to start the match.}Vasco Dias: And here we go.
{The Ace then uses his free hand to slap Gibberg across the side of the head as the crowd boo. The Ace lets Gibberg go, but not far enough as he transitions from the hammerlock to an abdominal stretch. Gibberg screams out in pain and nods furiously, signalling to the referee that he submits. The referee signals for the bell, and the stagehand opens the door again.} Vasco Dias: And there we are. Thanks for coming Gibby.
Alison Valance: Ladies and Gentlemen, GIBBERG HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
{Gibberg goes to leave, but The Ace grabs Gibberg's head and drags him over to the nearest cage wall before throwing him into the mesh face first. Gibberg is out cold as he collapses onto the canvas. The crowd boo heavily.}Terri Morasco: What the hell was that?
Vasco Dias: A statement.
{Thunder Sid is the next to run down to the ring, wearing his signature green cape and mask. He enters the cage and puts both of his hands on his hips and proudly puffs his chest out, getting cheers and even chants from the crowd. The Ace throws a fist, but Thunder Sid uses his super speed to dodge it.}Terri Morasco: This may be the only strategy to help Sid here.
{Thunder Sid tries to run circles around The Ace, but unfortunately for him, his cape is the beginning of his downfall, as The Ace grabs it, ripping it off his shoulders and throwing it over Sid's head. The Ace then kicks him in the gut doubling him over and hooking the arms before dropping Sid across his knee executing a perfect butterfly backbreaker.}Vasco Dias: What a beautiful backbreaker!
Terri Morasco: Just end it already, there's no need for any of this.
{The Ace removes the cape from Thunder Sid's face, turns away and then holds it up in one hand as a declaration of his superiority as the crowd boo. The Ace then tears the cape in two and throws it away as Thunder Sid kips up to his feet behind The Ace. The crowd roar and The Ace turns around right into the super grip of Thunder Sid. Sid has his hand clasped around the throat of the bigger man and the crowd anticipate a super chokeslam.}Terri Morasco: What the hell is Thunder Sid thinking here?
Vasco Dias: There's no way. There's no way he's going to be able to do his.
{Try as he might, Thunder Sid cannot lift the bigger, stronger man to execute the move the first two times he tries, and the third attempt doesn't come as The Ace kicks Thunder Sid in the crotch. The referee goes to signal for the bell disqualifying The Ace for the blatant low blow!}Terri Morasco: That low blow was plain as day! Good call by the referee!
Vasco Dias: I...I can't believe it, are you seriously telling me that Thunder Sid just beat The Ace?!
{Alison Valance is about to announce the winner, but Kathy is having words with her by the timekeeper's position. Meanwhile Thunder Sid is to his knees, still clutching his daily planets. After a few moments, Alison Valance announces the official decision.}Alison Valance: Ladies and Gentleman, I have just been informed by Commissioner Conway that this match will now continue under No Disqualification Rules!
{The crowd boo heavily and start chanting "BULLSHIT!" as The Ace just laughs. He looks over to his wife and mouths "I love you" and she blushes. He then gestures for her to bring him his roulette rake, which she is carrying. The stagehand reopens the cage door and lets Kathy pass her husband his signature weapon.}Terri Morasco: Things are about to go from bad to worse here!
Vasco Dias: We are about to see Sid brought to his knees before the ring general Ace!
{Thunder Sid has just about stumbled back to his feet, but doesn't stay upright for very long as he is cracked across the top of the skull with the steel roulette table rake. Thunder Sid goes down immediately and is busted wide open and lays motionless as the crowd start chanting "The Ace Sucks!" The referee begins his count...
1....2...3....4....
The Ace raises the rake in his hand high above his head, soaking in the absolutely disgusted reaction of the crowd. He grins and nods.....5....6....7.....
Thunder Sid still hasn't moved. The Ace drops the rake and motions around his waist that he will soon have the belt.}Vasco Dias: A clear message to Malaki being sent here tonight. The Ace truly believes he is the next Man Of Steel Champion.
{....8....9...
Thunder Sid is still out and The Ace stands over him and does a quick crotch chop just as the referee reaches 10.}Alison Valance: Ladies and Gentlemen, THUNDER SID HAS BEEN ELIMINATED!
Terri Morasco: This is despicable!
Vasco Dias: Nonsense Terri, The Ace is operating well within the rules of this match!
{Next up, is the seven foot four, four hundred and thirty pound Indian Giant, Solomon Kahn who unlike The Ace's previous opponents is slow to make his way down to the ring. The Ace gestures for him to bring it, and even mocks the powerhouse by stifling a yawn as he leans back against the ropes.}Terri Morasco: I'm not sure how wise this is against a man he size of Solomon Khan.
Vasco Dias: The Ace is more than a man Terri, he is a force of nature. He is The Apex Of Evolution. He will find a way to get through this.
{Solomon slowly makes his way up the steps and slowly makes his way into the cage. When the two men are finally standing face to face, the size differential is truly apparent. The Ace strikes Khan first, it has no effect on the big man, and the second and third right hands barely move the giant either. Solomon answers The Ace's punches with a giant chop across The Ace's shoulder. The Ace goes down immediately and the crowd erupt once again.}Terri Morasco: What a chop! Ace is down! Ace is down!
{Solomon then pulls The Ace up by the head to his knees. Khan then grabs The Ace firmly by his neck with both hands and pulls a woozy Ace to his feet. In an impressive display of power, Solomon lifts The Ace clean off the mat and drops him with a two-handed chokebomb. Khan looks over the fallen body of The Ace a moment too long as The Ace musters enough strength to grab Solomon's head, and bring the big man down to his knees. The Ace wraps his legs around the giant throat of Khan and completes his Royal Flush submission hold.}Vasco Dias: Royal Flush! That's why he's a true evolutionary Terri, The Ace can adapt and strike from anywhere!
{Khan struggles to hold on, and just passes out in the hold after about twenty seconds, Khan starts to bleed from the mouth, possibly indicating some kind of throat injury as the referee tries to separate the two men. Eventually The Ace releases the hold, but stays on his back, trying to recuperate whilst Solomon is unconscious at his feet.
Seeing his opportunity to become a star overnight, Sergei from IWF's IT Department runs down to thw ring, and almost rips over himself as he scrambles to get into the ring as fast as he can. Sergei falls to the mat and crawls over the still fallen Ace, apparently looking for a pinfall.}Vasco Dias: Sergei, pinfalls don't count, you idiot!
Terri Morasco: Why is he even n this match? He's never stepped foot inside a ring before.
Vasco Dias: Maybe Kathy blames him for screwing up their restaurant booking last week!
{The referee shakes his head and tries to explain to Sergei that he can't pin, but it seems lost in translation to the foreign computer wizard. Whilst Sergei tries his best to understand the rules, The Ace has recovered and is back to his feet. The Ace grabs Sergei by the arm, turns him around, lifts him up and slams him down before finishing the master technician off with his Winner Take All submission. Inevitably, Sergei too passes out from the pain of one of The Ace's expertly applied holds and becomes the final man to be eliminated from this Man Of Steel Gauntlet Match.}Vasco Dias: It's over! Ace wins!
Terri Morasco: Well, there's a shock to absolutely no one.
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner, he is The Apex of Evolution, The Corporate Asset, and the Man Of Steel Number One Contender...THE ACE!
{The crowd are viciously booing as a grinning Kathy enters the cage, and immediately rushes over and cradles her husband as he sits up, wrapped in her arms. She whispers something to him, and the two share a kiss.}----------------------------------------------------------
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”One and a Half Men.”
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{ Outside the arena we find Rob Diamond pacing back and forth by the rear exit doors. Every now and again he turns to the door and kicks it with everything he has. }Rob: Son of a bitch!
{ He storms around in a circle before looking back to the arena. }Rob: You mustache twirling piece of shit! I’m gonna get in! I’m gonna get in and I’m gonna mess a whole ton of shit up!
Renee: Yah wan' in mate?
{ Rob turns to see Renee Pleasant standing there in jeans and a leather jacket. }Renee: Ah can arrange tha.
{ Rob walks up to him. }Rob: So what we share a couple of beers and now we’re best friends?
Renee: We ain’t best friends, ah would'na even say friends but ah reckon ah like the sound of allies. Now d'ya wan in or not?
{ Rob looks Renee over for a second. }Rob: Hell to the yeah.
Renee: Then let’s go.
{ The two start heading toward another door that Amber is propping open. }Amber: Do we really have to work with him Renee?
Rob: What, it’s not like I’m proposing a three some or something, I mean, unless you guys are into that sort of thing then I’m totally proposing a three some.
Amber: Jesus…
{ Renee chuckles as he clutches the door and opens it the rest of way. }Rob: We need a name. What do you think about Sexilicious Savages?
Renee: Ah hate it.
Rob: What about RAD! Renee, Amber, Rob!
Renee: Nah.
Rob: You’re gonna make this alliance think more difficult than understanding your speech pattern.
{ Rob walks into the arena as Renee gets a sly grin while looking at Amber. }Renee: Wha' bout One an' a Half Men?
{ Amber laughs now as they walk into the arena. }Rob: Oh so now you’re a comedian!
{ The door closes behind them as we head back to ring side. }----------------------------------------------------------
TAG TEAM MATCH
Angel Blake and Tara Fenix vs Malaki Toala and Eternity
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Vasco Dias: We’ve got some tag team action coming up next as Malaki Toala teams up with Eternity to take on the couple of Angel Blake and Tara Fenix.
Terri Morasco: A little odd considering Malaki and Eternity have nothing to do with each other where as Angel and Tara are sort of a couple.
Vasco Dias: Off yes but not completely out of the ordinary for IWF.
Terri Morasco: I suppose not. I just think Angel and Tara are going to have an unfair advantage what with them being together where as Eternity is more likely to look out for herself.
Vasco Dias: I guess we’re going to find out.
{ "Warrior" by Disturbed blasts out of the speaker as Joey Leroux and Malaki Toala step out from behind the curtains to a chorus of cheers. Malaki stands still as Joey walks confidently and cock-surely a few feet away before he begins to perform the Siva Tau Samoan war dance before letting out a large roar as pyro explodes either side of him. Marching down to the ring with intent Joey psyches up the big man whilst arrogantly insulting the crowd, despite the fact they're cheering him, on their way to the ring. As they reach the apron Malaki lifts himself up as he climbs into the ring whilst Joe begins to circle clapping and both psyching and winding up the crowd into a frenzy. }Vasco Dias: There’s Malaki now where is his partner?
Terri Morasco: I’m sure she’s on her way…
Vasco Dias: Wait… What? Oh no…
Terri Morasco: Looks like she isn’t, we’re getting word there is something going on backstage!?
Vasco Dias: Lets take a look.
{ The screen cuts to the backstage are where the Children of Eternity are having an all out brawl with the Richards’ sisters and Eliza! }Vasco Dias: What is going on back there!
Terri Morasco: Looks like some unfinished business between the six of them!
Vasco Dias: Now!? Eternity has a match!
Terri Morasco: I don’t think she cares!
{ Eternity slams the head of Amber against the wall while Rayne and Eliza are throwing fists left and right. Izzy has a hold of Kayla by the hair and runs her toward the brick wall now as well. }Vasco Dias: Is anyone going to break this up-
{ The somber tones of "Sail" by DevilDriver hit the PA as the arena is plunged back into darkness. An "X" burning in black and white tones is displayed on the screen as a lone spot light appears on the stage just as the song starts to kick into gear, Angel stands there with his back to the crowd, his arms out in the mock Christ pose, Tara Fenix by his side. Angel turns to face the crowd and they erupt into a chorus of boos as he sneers and heads to the ring in step with the song with Tara with him. Angel walks up the steps and climbs into the ring with Tara with a smile on both of their faces. }Vasco Dias: What’s he doing!?
Terri Morasco: Taking advantage of the situation!
{ Malaki looks to Joey who climbs up on the apron to argue with the referee but Tara runs at him and knocks Joey right off the apron with a forearm smash! }Vasco Dias: What’s she doing!?
Terri Morasco: Whatever she wants apparently!
{ The referee turns to yell at Tara but Angel blind sides the referee with a shoulder check that sends him flying out of the ring. Malaki runs to stop them but Tara gets right in his face and he hesitates. }Vasco Dias: Oh no, don’t freeze up in front of Tara!
{ Tara drops down and low blows Malaki and then Angel runs him over with a big clothes line! }Vasco Dias: You can’t hesitate in front of that viper!
Terri Morasco: She’s a dangerous woman!
{ Malaki is on the mat as Angel drops down on him and starts raining down punches on Malaki. }Terri Morasco: And now Angel is taking advantage of the situation here!
Vasco Dias: Probably to send a message to Seth Evans!
Terri Morasco: His friendship with Malaki is well documented!
{ Angel pulls Malaki up Tara grabs him from behind. Angel lines up his shot and fires off the Genocide Kick that lays Malaki out! }Vasco Dias: Completely un called for!
Terri Morasco: Of course it is, everything Angel does is un called for.
{ Finally Seth Evans comes running out from the back and down the ramp, he slides into the ring and Angel steps right into his face. }Vasco Dias: SETH EVANS IS HERE!
Terri Morasco: But what’s he going to do!? He and Angel aren’t allowed to touch each other outside of a sanctioned match still.
{ Angel gets within an inch of Seth’s face as Seth’s chest heaves with anger and frustration. Angel screams in his face “HIT ME!” But Seth doesn’t fall for it, he balls his fists and steps around Angel and over to Malaki. }Terri Morasco: Seth is keeping himself in check, smart move.
Vasco Dias: Oh come on, just hit Angel and get it over with.
Terri Morasco: He can’t unless he wants to be fired.
Vasco Dias: He came back from the dead, he can come back from being fired.
{ Seth drops to a knee over Malaki so Angel can’t get to him again without going through Seth. }Terri Morasco: Seth protecting his friend here.
{ Seth calls for a microphone as Angel paces back and forth. }Seth Evans: I’ve had enough of this Angel! Enough of you! Enough of your petty attacks against me and my friends!
{ Seth stands up now and right in Angel’s face. }Seth Evans: Just once I want to see you act like the man… The God you claim to be!
{ Tara steps up to Seth as he looks to her and Angel. }Seth Evans: Every match since the moment you stepped into an IWF ring you’ve had some sort of help! Some kind of outside interference! From Ragnarok to the Age of X! You haven’t done a damn thing by yourself in years!
{ Angel’s fists ball up now. }Seth Evans: You want me gone!? You want to end my career!?
{ Angel nods. }Seth Evans: Then do it! Do it by yourself! No Tara, no Brothers Black, NO HELP! You and me, one on one finally!
{ The crowd pops huge. }Vasco Dias: Is Seth challenging Angel to come alone next week?
Terri Morasco: It sounds like it.
{ Seth turns the microphone over to Angel. }Angel Blake: I don’t need help to end you, Evans.
{ Angel shoves the microphone into Seth’s chest and turns his back on the young man as he and Tara both exit the ring. }Vasco Dias: It sounds like Angel accepted!
Terri Morasco: But do his words actually hold any weight at this point?
Vasco Dias: Only one way to find out.
{ Angel and Tara slowly back up the ramp as Seth turns to help Malaki back to his feet. }
Well howdy there pardner.