In Loving MemoryThe show opens up with the fans applauding the gesture by IWF as announcer stands in the middle of the ring ready to make an announcement.Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen. Following the tragic events that transpired in Paris. We ask you to please rise as we open our show with the national anthem of France.
The fans stand up out of respect as the anthem is about to be played. All IWF staff members from the announce team to production are seen stood up.Allons enfants de la patrie,
Le jour de gloire est arrivƩ!
Contre nous de la tyrannie
L'etendard sanglant est levƩ! (bis)
Members in the crowd can be seen draping the French flag.Entendez-vous dans les campagnes,
Mugir ces fƩroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras
Ćgorger nos fils, nos compagnes!
Other shots can be seen zooming in on the Paris Unite symbol.Aux armes, citoyens!
Formez vos bataillons!
Marchons! Marchons!
Qu'un sang impur
Abreuve nos sillons!
SOUND OF OF LOST SIGNALPRAISE QATAR!
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PRAISE AL THANI!
The fans are in shock at the incredible disrespect caused by the Pearl Gladiator as he interrupts the French national anthem. He emerges on stage to a deafening of boos that are so loud you can't hear anyone talk. His music stops but the incredible noise being generated by the fans makes it so hard to hear the announce team.Terri Morasco: You fucking disrespectful bastard!!! I apologise for my language folks!
Vasco Dias: What the hell Mohammed?! Even for me this is sick!!
Mohammed smirks, trying so hard not to laugh which makes some of the crowd throw their food and drink at him, but they can't get close to a perfect aim.Al Thani: Oh was I interrupting something?
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: You see -
The boos are still so loud Mohammed can't even hear himself talk. But he binds his time before trying to speak againAl Thani: You see I -
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: Oh yeah boo the Muslim cause that'll make you look good!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK! ASSHOLE! ASSHOLE! ASSHOLE!
Al Thani: I'm the asshole? No no no no.....You are all the assholes! Ever since this tragic event happened people now have a voice regarding the conflict in the Middle East. Ever since that day everyone is now a politician. And you know what? That isn't a symbol of unity....That is a symbol of oppression and racism!!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: Because this shit has been ongoing for years and it only takes a few white folk to get gunned down and blown up for it now to be an world issue? You now live in fear of this group and I prayed to Allah we may see a greater society learning religious cultures and educating ourselves....But instead YOU FUCKING CUNTS WANT THE BORDERS CLOSED!!!!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: YOU'RE ALL FUCKING HYPOCRITES!! INSTEAD OF MARCHES FOR MUSLIMS, YOU ONLY MARCH FOR YOUR WESTERN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. WHAT ABOUT MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS? YOU LET YOUR POLITICIANS CLOSE AMERICA FOR THE INNOCENT REFUGEES AND YOU DON'T DO A FUCKING THING ABOUT IT!!!!!
Vasco Dias: Jesus Mohammed!
Al Thani: 92% of deaths from these idiots have been Muslims! But when we ask for help, we get shunned and spat at. HOW FUCKING DARE YOU!! You westerners are all the same. All talk of we don't back down from a fight and we're the superior race, yet when you run out of oil....you come to us. When you need money, you come to us and when someone attacks you on your soil....You cower in fear! You should all be ashamed of yourselves!!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: Just like Spike Kane. All talk but when he is backed up to a corner like America. They soil themselves and close up for business. You retired Spike because you are a coward just like the hypocrites that believe in the refugee cause but when one rumour swirls around that a terrorist may be amongst them, you chose to let them kill each other. You are the face of America, and I am going to shred it!!!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: I will call you out tonight Spike.....Just how i've called out Western Politics right now. I will piss on the American and French flags and that will be our symbol that we're not going to oppressed anymore!!! The Eastern Empire invades IWF TONIGHT!!!!!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Al Thani: I will honour my family, the Al Thani name and every Muslim that wasn't mourned. Oh and before I go where were your flags on Facebook and Twitter for Lebanon, Mali and Egypt? None....Ha thought so! Allahu Akbar!!!!
Mohammed drops the mic and walks away from stage.Terri Morasco: I can't look at that man. I get it that he's hurting for the Muslims that have died but that was one of the most disrespectful things i've ever seen here at IWF.
Vasco Dias: And what does he mean by Eastern Invasion?
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SINGLES MATCH
Esperanza Serranto vs Alexis Caffrey
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"Damage" by Krizz Kaliko starts to play, as Esperanza comes dancing out onto the ramp. She runs to each end of the stage, throwing her hands in the air and pumping up the crowd. She then comes back to the middle, and points to the ring, before walking toward it. Alison Valance: Coming to the ring first, standing five feet, six inches tall and weighing one hundred and thirty poundsā¦ Esperanza Serranto!
Terri Morasco: This is a huge match for Esperanza. Just one week removed from a hard fought loss against Kayla Richards, Esperanza is getting a non title match with the Diamondās champion.
She slaps hands with some fans on her way down, stopping when she sees a young girl in the front row. With a grin, she whispers something in her ear, and sets her Raiders cap on top of the girls head. Esperanza then slides into the ring, and pops to her feet with both hands in the air. She hops up on the second rope and gets the crowd hyped some more before dropping back down to the mat.Alison Valance: and her opponentā¦
āCult of Loveā by Living Colour hits the sound system with a slow piano theme. The drums beat as "Cult of Personality" is mashed in just as Alexis skips out onto the stage. Alexis poses with the Diamonds Title for the crowd who once cheered her, but now shows their dislike of her.Alison Valance: Making her way to the ring, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 115 pounds, she is the IWF Diamonds Champion...Alexis Caffreeeey!!!
She gets to the ring and climbs up on the apron and into the ring. She heads to the corner opposite the entrance ramp and waits for the match to begin.Vasco Dias: Here she is, our lovely Diamondās champion.
Both girls do some last minute stretching, as the ref reads them the rules and checks them for weapons. As soon as he signals for the bell to ring, both women begins circling each other. After a few moments, they lock up. Esperanza quickly whips Alexis to the mat, and drops down on her, locking in a front facelock. She squeezes tight, but Alexis quickly scrambles forward, pushing her up against the ropes. The ref orders Esperanza to break the hold, and she does. When she backs up, it gives Alexis enough room to dive and tackle her at the knees. She pops up and tries to lock Esperanza in a single leg Boston crab, but Serranto kicks her off. She pops up to her feet, and they lock up again. This time Alexis turns it into a side headlock, and wrenches on the hold.Terri Morasco: Some nice back and forth from these two early on. Nobody wanting to dive into the match too quickly.
Vasco Dias: Absolutely. Both of these women seem worried about the other, as well they should be. Two top level talents in the ring right now.
Esperanza tries to wrench herself out of the hold, but is unsuccessful. She then falls back against the ropes, and launches Alexis across the ring. on the rebound, Esperanza drops down, letting Caffrey leapfrog over her. Alexis comes back, and this time Esperanza pops up and hits her with a spinning European uppercut. Alexis hits the mat hard, and immediately rolls to the outside as the crowd boos.Terri Morasco: Alexis Caffrey bailing out. Looks like she needs a moment.
Serranto shouts for Caffrey to get back in the ring, which she eventually does. She goes to lock up, but this time Alexis moves around behind her, putting her in a rear waist lock. She then lifts Serranto up and drops her on the canvas, before scrambling to put her in a fujiwara armbar. She wrenches on the hold, as Esperanza reaches for the ropes with her free hand, but canāt get there. When she realizes she canāt reach, she twists her body around, getting her legs to the side, before leaning back and trapping Alexis in a pin.
...1!
...2!
...Alexis kicks out! Both women pop up and run at each other. This time, Alexis twists around Esperanzaās leg and rolls her up in a schoolboy pin.
...1!
...2!
...No! Esperanza kicks out. They both pop up again, but this time Esperanza gets her with a quick kick to the gut, and follow it up with a stiff DDT. While Alexis is down, Esperanza goes to climb the ropes, but gives Caffrey too much time. The downed woman collects herself enough to dive at the turnbuckles, and knock Esperanza off. Serranto crashes hard to the canvas, leaving both women to convalesce for a moment.Terri Morasco: Amazing effort from both of these wrestlers. They both want it bad.
Vasco Dias: Of course. Alexis does not want to lose to someone as new as Esperanza, and Esperanza is desperate to get a win over the current Diamondās champion.
Alexis is the first to stand, and she drags Esperanza up with her. She tosses Serranto into the corner, and lets loose with a number of chops that echo through the arena. Caffrey then whips Esperanza into the opposite ropes, and sprints at her. She goes for a splash, but Esperanza moves just in time. Alexis hits the turnbuckle hard and stumbles back. Esperanza quickly maneuvers behind her and hits a quick release german suplex. Serranto quickly spins around and dives on Caffrey, going for a number of punches before Alexis drags herself out of the ring once again.Terri Morasco: Alexis taking another breather, and this crowd isnāt interested.
Vasco Dias: Neither is Esperanza from the look of it.
Esperanza bounces off the opposite rope, and leaps over the top, hitting Alexis with a plancha, sending them both to the concrete. The crowd erupts, as Esperanza stands and rolls Alexis under the bottom rope. She then climbs onto the apron, and jumps up, springboarding off the top rope to hit a heavy leg drop. She goes for the pin.
...1!
...2!
...3No! Alexis kicks out, and Esperanza slaps the mat in frustration. She doesnāt take long to be angry, before dragging Alexis to her feet. She goes to irish whip her, but Alexis gouges the eyes quick enough that the ref doesnāt see. She then grabs Esperanza by the hair and tosses her between the ropes, causing her to fall hard to the concrete. The ref admonished her, as Esperanza tries to get up, eventually doing so and getting up on the apron. Caffrey turns around as Serranto is jumping onto the top rope again. Alexis manages to move out of the way, but Esperanza saves herself, rolling forward and jumping to her feet. She then turns and runs back toward Alexis, but Caffrey is ready with a nasty superkick, before going for the pin.
...1!
...2!
...3No! Serranto gets a shoulder up at the last second. Vasco Dias: Esperanza kicking out at nine and nine tenths, and Alexis thought she had her with that one.
Alexis shouts at the ref, but he insists it was only a two count. She turns around, and reaches down to lift Esperanza, but Serranto grabs her and tosses her forward, sending her shoulder first into the ringpost. By the time Alexis turns around, Esperanza stands up, and swings for the fences with a roaring elbow, AND CONNECTS! Before she can capitalize Kayla Richards spirits to the ring and climbs up on the apron. Esperanza takes a swing at the IWF Shieldmaiden who sucks down as Alexis gets to her feet and hits another superkick to Esperanzaās jaw as she turns back around. The Diamondās champion lets a grin creep across her face, before climbing to the top rope. She poses for a moment, before leaping off, and hitting a frog splash.Terri Morasco: Alexis using Esperanzaās own finisher against her.
Vasco Dias: Disrespectful, but effective, as she covers for the pin.
...1!
...2!
...3!
Alexis pops up, throwing her fists in the air as her music plays. Quickly she rolls out of the ring, and grabs her Diamondās title, clutching it tight to her chest.Vasco Dias: A hard fought match from both women, but in the end, the Diamondās champion proved to be too much for Esperanza.
Alexis makes her way up the ramp. Esperanza slowly comes to, and all she can do is glare at the woman. ----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
āBloodbathā
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The arena lights dim to a low hue as a golden spot light shines on the stage, the opening to Trivium's "Villainy Thrives" begins to play as the golden light strobes to the piano. Once the song kicks into gear Zasshu comes exploding out from the stage with a burst of pyro and to a pop from the crowd. He lands in a crouched position and looks all around before standing up and throws his arms out. Zasshu begins to march to the ring with his eyes locked squarely on the ring before jumping up onto the apron and looking out over the crowd. He pulls himself up then catapults himself into the ring with a front flip and lands on one knee, his arms out and pyro bursting from the stage. Vasco Dias: Just last week Zasshu took on the Invictus Champion, Warren Kane in a match we wonāt soon forget. It was fast paced and high octane.
Terri Morasco: Zasshu hasnāt been afraid of competition since arriving, taking on men like Renee Pleasant and Warren Kane just proves that, even if he does come up on the losing end.
Vasco Dias: Which makes me wonder who heās out here to challenge next?
Zasshu looks around as the crowd murmurs before taking a mic from Alison Valance. Zasshu: I am not a man who lives in the past, be it my accomplishments or failures. I learn from my mistakes and always, ALWAYS push forward!
He looks to the ramp now as he continues. Zasshu: So when I say the next time we face Warren the ending will be much different you can rest assured that I mean it.
Vasco Dias: Donāt tell me heās going to challenge Warren again? This kid needs to move to the back of the line!
Terri Morasco: I donāt know about that, heās ranked pretty highly in the power rankings.
Vasco Dias: Those are meaningless!
Zasshu: But I am not a fool, I know I need to earn the right to get back in the ring with you Warren which is why Iām looking to the future, to my next challenge, to the next man who will step up and face me!
The crowd pops slightly. Vasco Dias: Is he issuing an open challenge?
Terri Morasco: It sounds like it.
Zasshu walks over to the ropes and points to the back. Zasshu: I do not care who you are, how big or small you are, where your name appears on the card, I just want a challenge!!!
The crowd pops again when suddenly a man dressed head from toe in black clothing sporting a pure black mask hops over the barricade to the side of the ring bell table. Grabbing a steel folding chair the masked man slides into the ring under the bottom rope and quickly stands up giving Zasshu little time to react. By the time he turned the masked man was already in mid swing. Terri Morasco: Who the hell is that?
Vasco Dias: I don't know; but whoever he is just wrapped that chair around Zasshu's skull!!
Tossing the dented up chair outside the ring the masked man proceeded to lift Zasshu to his feet and tossing him out of the ring sending him tumbling into the announcers table with a thud. Quickly following behind; the masked man stood over Zasshu with a foot on his chest while ripping apart the announcers table itself. Before whipping Zasshu into the ring steps breaking the sections apart as they skidded across the thin mats at ringside. Vasco Dias: I don't think he expected this when he laid out that open challenge...
Terri Morasco: Your damn right he didn't. We need to get someone out here to stop this before someone gets hurt!
Stumbling around getting to his feet Zasshu started to fire back punches towards the masked man attempting to gain some distance; only to be cut short and falling to his knees after being struck with a viscous low blow. Shaking his head to shrug off the strikes the masked man pulled Zasshu into a standing guillotine choke before dropping him head first into the bottom section of the steel steps. Once again the masked man stood lifting Zasshu to his feet this time leading him over and placing him on top of the announcers table. Vasco Dias: Terri we need to move, like now.
Terri Morasco: No! Look here comes security!
Just like Terri had announced into her head set IWF security had come rushing down the ramp towards the assault in progress. The masked man jumped off the top of the announcers table at one of the several security guards that now swarmed the ring side area taking him down with a flying spear. As the masked man crawled around on the ground for a second he used the ring bell table to help stand to his feet before grabbing another folding chair. Terri Morasco: This isn't how its suppose to go. This is crossing a line and this man needs to be restrained then arrested.
Vasco Dias: Oh my god! Whoever this guy is he just launched that folding chair into a security guard knocking him out cold; and now he's grabbing another chair?
This was now the third chair this masked man had possessed through out the last two minutes. Swinging it from side to side like a deranged physio the man cracked the chair into skull after skull until every last one of the security guards where laying on the ground around him. Looking around him at the pile of bodies that surrounded him the masked man now turned his attention back to Zasshu who was standing upright leaning against the steel post with blood trickling through the eye and mouth holes of his mask. Terri Morasco: We need more SECURITY!!
Vasco Dias: Zasshu must have been busted open when he got DDT'ed onto the steel step!
Zasshu ducked down as the masked man neared him swinging the chair causing it to make a loud boom as steel collided among steel. Firing off more shots Zasshu did the best he could to defend himself. At this point it just wasn't enough and found himself colliding head first with the ring post before slumping over the bottom section of the ring steps. Turning him over onto his back the masked man had Zasshu pinned between him and the bottom half of the steps. Terri Morasco: I don't know if I can watch any more of this Vasco...
Vasco Dias: This is just ugly; Zasshu is defenseless against the flurry of punches raining down onto him right now...
The masked man's knuckled turned crimson came pouring out the eye holes of Zasshu's mask like a spigot. Pushing Zasshu's body towards the edge of the bottom half of the ring steps away from the ring post the masked man grabbed the steel chair beside him and proceeded to wrap it around his neck. Vasco Dias: What the F*** is he doing; let his legs GO!!
Terri Morasco: NO!!!!!
Even with both of the announcers screaming out; loud enough for everyone around them to hear clearly it did them no good. The masked man fell backwards with Zasshu's legs tucked underneath his armpits. Zasshu's body was sling shot through the air only to be stopped when the metal bars that connected between the chairs legs collided with the ring post itself. Causing a sickening thud to befall the now silent arena as Zasshu's throat was crushed inside the chair wrapped around his neck. Terri Morasco: No, just no...
Vasco Dias: Ladies and Gentlemen I apologize for what you just saw. IWF doesn't condone these actions and legal action will taken against this man once he his identity is revealed!
Zasshu body twitched on the floor with blood not only pouring from the wound on his forehead but now from his throat as well. Letting out a sort of demonic like laughter the masked man hopped over the barricade and exited through the crowed as an EMT team rushed to ringside with stretcher attempting to stabilize Zasshu before stretchering him up the ramp towards the backstage area trying to rush him to the local hospital. ----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Andrew Jacobsen vs DaMarius Thomas
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen the following match is a singles match and is schedule for one fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 235 poundsā¦.Andrew! Jacobsen!
The drumbeat of "When the Levee Breaks" begins echoing through the arena, and a raspy harmonica heralds Andrew Jacobsen as he walks onto the stage. Andrew adjusts his gloves, eyes zeroed in on the ring, and walks with purpose down the ramp, ignoring the crowd as he walks. He picks up a burst of speed as he leaves the ramp to leap up onto the apron. Andrew kneels on the apron, hanging onto the middle rope with one hand as he turns to look back at the ramp. He closes his eyes, taking a deep breath, and stands up, stepping between the ropes. Andrew walks to a corner, slumping slightly against the ropes, and stares ahead, eyes practically tunneling through the turnbuckle as he waits for the bell.Alison Valance: And his opponent tonight, weighing in at 345 pounds, he is the Black Death! DaMariusā¦.Thooomaaaasss!
The music hits as the entire stage goes black. After near 40 seconds in the stage lights up and Thomas is seen standing in the middle of the ring. He looks around before confidently walking down the stage. He jumps up and down warming up before jumping onto the ring mat and going over the ropes and into the ring.Terri Morasco: This is going to be a great match Vasco.
Vasco Dias: Just look at the size of DaMarius! Heās got a clear hundred pound weight advantage.
The referee calls for the bell and both men begin to circle each other a little, before Thomas calls for a lock up. Jacobsen nods his head, perhaps a little foolheartedly as he steps forward and the two lock up in a collar and elbow tie. After a few seconds of pushing and shoving, Thomas forcefully shoves Andrew Jacobsen backwards, sending him sprawling across the ring. Andrew sits on his ass, with his back against the ropes lookin up at DaMarius with a look that can only be described as disdain. DaMarius however takes the time to flex his muscles and rub it in a little further.Vasco Dias: Iām not too sure that is wise.
Terri Morasco: Andrew has proven to be quite unpredictable, especially since Bodycountā¦.he might not want to push him.
Vasco Dias: I see what you did there.
Andrew jumps right back to his feet, screaming at DaMarius to go again. As the former linebacker steps forwards to lock up Jacobsen sends a swift kick to the knee . DaMarius stumbles a little, but doesnāt go down. AJ hits the ropes and comes back with a clothesline, connecting right to the chest...but all it does is stagger the big man. He turns and hits the ropes once more and comes back with a giant of a crossbody, finally taking Thomas down. He lays on top as the ref slides to the mat for the count. ONE! ā¦.TW-DaMarius Thomas kicks out with authority, throwing Andrew Jacobsen almost halfway across the ring.Terri Morasco: That is some show of sheer power.
Vasco Dias: We were almost about to call Jacobsen the giant killer!
Jacobsen climbs to his feet, shaking his head a little before DaMarius literally kips up to his feet, to a pretty shocked cheer from the crowd. Jacobsen was about to charge him, but stops in his tracks after the feat of incredible athleticism from Thomas. He roars with adrenaline and turns to face Jacobsen, exploding towards him with the Voodooās Child Spear!!! Jacobsen almost folds in half as he falls backwards, Thomas rolls to his knee and grins, before scrambling for the pinfall. The ref drops for the countā¦.ONE! ā¦ā¦.TWO! ...TH-NO! JACOBSEN KICKS OUT!Vasco Dias: Wow, that was close.
Terri Morasco: This DaMarius Thomas is one hell of a guy!
DaMarius climbs to his feet, turning the ref asking him why it wasnāt a three count. This gives Andrew the chance to climb to his feet, with DaMarius unaware. The bigger guy slowly turns around and is met with the sweet smack to the face from the bottom of Andrew Jacobsens boot as AJ hits the Lights Out Superkick!Vasco Dias: SUPERKICK PARTY!
Terri Morasco: What?
Vasco Dias: You get a superkick, and you get a superkick, do you want a superkick Terri?
Terri Morasco: ā¦.ummā¦.no?
Andrew watches DaMarius hit the deck like a falling tree, as he looks out to the crowd seemingly trying to keep a lid on his temper. He looks down at DaMarius, wondering about what to do next before he scrambles quickly across the ring and grabs the arm of Thomas going for some type of armbar. The attack seems to spring Thomas back to life as Jacobsen struggles to lock in the hold. Thomas tries to struggle to his feet, but the ever experienced Andrew Jacobsen switches it up real quick. He lifts his legs and wraps them around the head of DaMarius Thompson, who drops to his knees, as Andrew really tries to lock in the triangle choke!Terri Morasco: There is the experience factor Vasco. Jacobsen was able to switch things up real quick, and Thomas just didnāt know how to react.
Vasco Dias: He could have it here!
DaMarius struggles, trying desperately to break free. He swings his free arm wildly, trying to punch, slap, and claw at the face of Jacobsen. However, the veteran simply manoeuvres himself out of the way, dodging the wild swipes from the rookie. DaMarius stops struggling so much, realising that he isnāt helping himself and instead opts for raw power. He grabs his arm that Jacobsen has a hold of with his spare one and roars out loud as he tries to lift Andrew Jacobsen up for a powerbomb! Jacobsen however, realises what is happening and simply tightens his hold, using gravity to his advantage as DaMarius lifts him up.Vasco Dias: Power or technique!?
Terri Morasco: ā¦.it could go either way.
DaMarius tries to roar again, but is cut off halfway. His legs seem to give out underneath him and he drops to the floor, Andrew Jacobsen not letting go of the hold. The referee slides in and lifts up Thomasā arm, once...it falls to sideā¦.twiceā¦.it falls to the sideā¦..three timesā¦.it falls to the side! The referee calls for the bell, and starts slapping on Andrew to release the hold. The bell rings, and Jacobsen climbs to his feet, and the referee holds his hand up in victory.Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlement, your winner by submissionā¦.ANDREW! JACOBSEEEEEENNNN!
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SINGLES MATCH
Johnny Johnson vs Mystery Opponent
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Mystery opponent is Death, he flattens JJ to write him out and bring back Death.
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SEGMENT
āAsteriskā
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Backstage, Tiffany Jones is with Mercedes Vargas: for an interview. The former Ruby Champion is ready to roll as her match with Fiona McFly and Kayla Richards was moments away.Tiffany Jones: Joining me at this time is the opponent who will be facing Fiona McFly and the Shieldmaiden Champion Kayla Richards in a non-title triple threat later tonight,
Mercedes Vargas:. Mercedes, you face two opponents you know very well. How do you plan on using that to your advantage tonight against Fiona and especially Kayla, who has been on a roll as of late, having defended the Shieldmaiden three ti -?
Mercedes chuckles at the question, shaking her head.Mercedes Vargas:: She defended her title three times? Well, maybe now she can redeem them at Chuck E' Cheese for oh, I don't know, a conscience?
She rolls her eyes.Mercedes Vargas:: No matter what happens tonight in that ring, Kayla has proven that it's easy to get in her head, and no one is better at that than me. As a matter of fact, both Richards Sisters should know better. Kayla doesn't want to be bad mouthed and belittled? Well, if she didn't try to be cute in the Maiden of Steel match, maybe she wouldn't get attention for all the wrong reasons. She wants to spin this around and makes it an underdog story in a desperate attempt for sympathy? UH-UNH! She better save that bullshit for Lifetime or for the next person who falls for her accent that could melt the heart of anyone who has ever watched a promo from her, because I simply donāt care.
She scoffs.Mercedes Vargas:: Sorry if I gave her that impression.
Mercedes dials down to a soft-spoken tone, but the edge still remains in her voice as she divides her attention between the interviewer and the camera.Mercedes Vargas:: And with everything that's been happening lately ā Ana quitting the company like a little bitch, Amber's career in limbo and her going off the grid for the 244528 time, Renee being put down and his reign coming to a merciful end, Eliza placed in comatose ā they didn't happen by accident. You know what that is? You know what that is, Tiff? That's being checked by the universe. That's called karma. That's karma bitchslapping each and every one of them for everything they've done in this company. There's your REAL logic lesson for tonight, Fiona, if you're watching this. Things happen for a reason. I'm a firm believer in that. People usually get what they deserve in the end. Mark my words, Kayla WILL soon get hers.
A look of pure disgust remains as she slightly raises her index finger remembering something else she wanted to get across.Mercedes Vargas:: And from now on, from this point forward, the name Kayla Richards doesn't register with me. Her new name is now āAsteriskā. Because that's what she is. In fact, that little star shouldn't be next to her former name but be in place of it in the history books. Anyway, I have to get ready for my match. But can you do me a huge favor? If you happen to run into Maria or Willy, why don't you send them that memo?
Before Tiffany responds, Mercedes has already left the set before we hear her voice.Mercedes Vargas:: Thanks, you're a sweetheart!
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TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Khaos vs Hooligan vs Teddy Steele
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Khaos pins Hooligan.
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SEGMENT
āSins of the Fatherā
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Terri Morasco: What a night weāve had in store so far tonight?
Vasco Dias: Things are definitely heating up as we close in on Survival of the Fittest!
Terri Morasco: Not to mention things shaping up for the Extinction Event!
The crowd grow silent as the lights go out, monks chanting can be heard, as the chanting gets louder the stage area starts to fill with smoke. Suddenly, and abruptly as the drums and guitars kick in a pyro explodes around the stage.āBROTHERS! MY BROTHERS!
Is this all what we are?
SISTERS! MY SISTERS!
Weāve been crushed by the fists of GOD!!!ā
On the word God another pyro explodes either side of the rampway as Spike Kane appears through the smoke. He stands with his arms outstretched, fists balled up soaking in the reaction from the crowd. After a few seconds he simply heads right to the ring, rolling under the bottom rope and standing right in the center of the ring, extending his arms once more, before the lights fade to normal and the music fades.Vasco Dias: I guess it was a matter of time before he showed his face.
Terri Morasco: An impressive entrance from the Hall of Famer there, I guess heās making a statement.
Spike starts to pace the ring a little, the crowd are antsy and want him to get it over and done with, clearly still upset with Al Thaniās actions earlier in the night. After a few seconds Spike raises the microphone to talk.Spike Kane: Iām sorry that I have to come out here and address the actions of such a hate filled scumbag as Mohammed Al Thani. To take advantage of such an event where the people here and the people of this company simply wanted to share their thoughts, their solidarity with the people of Paris, simply to further his agendaā¦.it makes me sick. Nonertheless, it happenedā¦.he did what he did, and he said what he had to say and proved to the entire world that heās a complete and utter hypocrite!
The crowd roar with approval at Spikeās words.Spike Kane: Last week I answered the open challenge of Al Thani, and who ended up high tailing it like a scolded dog? Not me! Yet, you call me a coward!? You try and say that I retired because Iām a coward? Sonā¦.if you knew anything about me, youād know that me being yellow, is nothing anybody has to fear. Iāve never backed down from a fight in my life, and some little pissant as you, surely doesnāt get my blood going cold. You embody everything that you claim to hate Al Thani, you are the fearmonger that you claim the likes of ISIS are, that punish your very own peopleā¦..and you say that Iām the face of America?
Spike smirks to the camera, clearly finding that comment a little funnier than Al Thani might have intended.Spike Kane: You know nothing about me Mohammedā¦.you know nothing about what Iāve been through. What MY people have been throughā¦.you see, before the world was quick to jump on the Muslim hate bandwagon, before āAffirmative Actionā it was the Irish that everyone hated. The irish who everyone looked down on, the Irish who were the terrorist, and I say this to you Mohammed Al Thani, knowing full well that my own father was a terrorist. I could have grown up as hateful and blind as you, but I opened my mind, and I saw what was really going onā¦..there are two sides to every story Mohammed, and I couldnāt give a flying fuck if youāre Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Pagan, or Atheist. You are attempting to bring down the company that I put my blood, sweat, and tears into. Youāre trying to tear down everything I helped build, and carried on my own backā¦.Iām here to kick your teeth down your throat Mohammed, no matter what your agenda isā¦.so get your hypocritical loud mouthed ass out here and fight me like a man!
Spike slams the microphone down on the matt as he finishes his sentence, clearly pumping himself up with his little rant. The crowd are on their feet, eagerly awaiting the confrontation.PRAISE QATAR!
ā¦.
PRAISE AL THANI!
The crowd instantly begin to boo as Al Thaniās video package and music play on the stage, Spike turns to face the stage arms outstretched waiting for Mohammed to come out, but suddenly a group of men dressed in combat fatigues and balaclavas jump the guardrail and begin to surround the ring. Only then does Mohammed Al Thani show up on the top of the ramp. Slowly swinging a microphone around and walking with an air of arrogance.Al Thani: As usual, the western infidel charges in head first, and leaves himself exposed as the idiot he truly is!
Mohammed makes it to the bottom of the ramp, he motions and the men, must be close to ten of them, climb onto the apron. Spike immediately charges and punches the nearest one in the head sending him crashing to the floor, but before Spike can do anything else the rest of them have climbed into the ring. Spike swings wildly trying to take as many of them down as he can but eventually the numbers game gets the best of him and they beat him down to the ground all of them stomping on him. Al Thani climbs into the ring and stands over the fallen Spike.Al Thani: Now you will learn first hand what is coming for IWF as the East takes over!
He motions for the men to drag Spike to his feet before he dives forwards and hits Spike with the Arabic Asphyxiation! He pulls hard on Spike who is crying out in pain but Al Thani holds the move for much longer than is needed before he lets go and slams Spikeās head into the mat. He climbs to his feet and heads out of the ring, the attackers following and surrounding him all of them raising their one hand in the air.Vasco Dias:[/b I...I justā¦..this was disgusting.
Terri Morasco: For once Spike was standing up for something, doing the right thingā¦.but he paid a heavy price.
The scene fades to commercial on the smirking face of Mohammed Al Thani. ----------------------------------------------------------
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Kayla Richards vs Mercedes Vargas: vs Fiona McFly
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"Vice grip" by parkway drive blares out as Kayla Richards emerges from the back. She stands at the entrance and looks around at the fans shaking her head. She makes her way down to the ring lifting the IWF shieldmaiden title belt over her head before running and sliding under the bottom rope, she gets onto the second rope and shakes her hair around to the music, she turns and nod's at Eliza who stands at ringside.Vasco Dias: ZZZZzzzzZZZZzzzzzz...
Terri Morasco: 'EYāsnap out of it! The Shieldmaidon's here for this match!
Vasco Dias: Wh-wha?!
Suddenly, the arena lights turn off and the crowd is hyped up for what was in store. As the opening of āHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Meā by U2 blares across the PA system, the mood of the crowd changes instantly and the arena is under the subtle glowing of the lights. As the lyrics finally kick in, a figure emerges; the highlight of their attire is being under the illusion. Mercedes Vargas: stops short of the entrance ramp, hands on waist, and overlooking the crowd.Alison Valance: Introducing first/And her opponent/Making her way to the ring/Currently in the ring, from Buenos Aires, Argentina, weighing in at 127 poundsā¦MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!
Cheers, boos and catcalls soon greet her. Oblivious and yet satisfied with their reaction for several seconds, she flips her long hair, then makes her way to the ring. As she goes up the steps and walks to the end of the ring apron, she climbs to the turnbuckle, then turns her head back as the camera shows her determined expression-perhaps a message that her opponent will be in for a tough fight. She vaults into the ring and walks over to the opposite corner where she relaxes along the corner ropes, glaring at Kayla while waiting for Fiona to arrive.Vasco Dias: Can we just get on with this snoozer?! Between Kayla's boringness and Mercedes' motormouth, I'd say we're in for another round of dozing off.
Terri Morasco: Didn't you forget somebody?!
"I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys kicks into high gear as Fiona McFly marches out on stage, takes a bow, and heads down to the ring--giving lucky fans quick pecks on the cheek along the way.Terri Morasco: I sure didn'tāhere comes Fifi!
Vasco Dias: An Irish poodle? Gee Terri, you're so sweet...
Terri Morasco: Sometimes it's people like you that make me want to work for another company...
[DING!]
Fiona steps out of the ring, opting to watch with some fleeting interest as the younger Richards sister goes after the Latina with everything she can muster. After throwing a series of hard right and slaps to the kisser, Kayla sends Mercedes for the ride; the Argentinian bounces off the ropes and into a quick spinning heel kick! Vargas goes to the deck but bounces right back upāonly to wind up on the wrong end of a kick to the midsection, following by a snap suplex. Richards twists around and applies a second snap suplex; still holding onto her opponent, Kayla decides to complete the hat trick with a third snap suplex, transitioning the maneuver into an arcing bridge.1...!
2...!!
NOPE!!!
Kayla yanks Vargas up by the hair, much to the dismay of the zebra calling the match, and forces her into the corner. Lifting her opponent high, the younger Richards wants to attempt a suplex on Mercedes, but Vargas springs to life, shoving her off before climbing to the top rope herself!Terri Morasco: Mercedes is about to catch a flight.
Vasco Dias: Too bad it'll be canceled like āHoney Boo-Boo.ā
As Kayla springs to her feet, Mercedes flies off the top buckle and connects with a vicious flying clothesline! Now it's Vargas' turn to take over, firing away with some short-armed knife-edge chops before shooing Kayla in; Richards bounds off the strands and into a dropkickāfollowed up by a second! But Vargas has another idea in store for her longtime rival, opting to apply a sleek-looking crucifix pinning combination!1...!
2...!
Fiona, who'd been watching the proceedings from ringside, decides that Vargas and Kayla have had enough quality sisterly time with each other and breaks up the pinfall! Mercedes grits teeth as the Irishwoman goes to work, first chucking Kayla out of the ring before turning her attention towards the Argentinian!Terri Morasco: Here comes Fifi!
Vasco Dias: Grrrrr....woof-woof!!
Terri Morasco: WILL YOU STOP!?!
McFly wraps her arms around Vargas' waist before taking her down to the deck with a UFC-inspired waistlock takedown, followed closely by a second as Mercedes tries to bust the hold with an elbow only to see Fiona spin around and apply the original waistlockEventually, the Argentinian knocks the Iriishwoman back with an elbow, but this only seems to infuriate Fiona! Mercedes runs toward the ropes and bounces offāonly to find herself on the business end of a deep armdrag takedown! Fiona holds onto Vargas' left arm, twisting around until she's able to lift her opponent over her head before applying a crucifix pin of her own!1....!
2....!
Kayla rushes in and immediately busts up the pinfall! Grabbing Fiona by the hair, Richards pulls her up and shoots her clear over the top rope! McFly goes head over heels, eventually crashing onto the arena floor, head-first! Mercedes manages to get to her feetāonly to become the latest victim of Kayla's superkick that she calls the SISTER OF MERCY. Kayla gets the 1-2-3 as Fiona can only watch helplessly. As Kayla celebrates Esperanza Serranto sprints down to the ring, sliding in, and tackling Kayla.Terri Morasco: Esperanza getting revenge for earlier!
Esperanza hammers away as the referees try to separate the two, eventually doing so. As this all goes on, the Diamonds Champion, Alexis Caffrey simply walks out onto stage and holds up the Diamonds Title as the Diamonds in the ring all glare from one to another.----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
w/ Roberto Verona on commentary.
Rob Diamond w/ Warren Kane vs Jake āThe Aceā Conway
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w/Roberto Verona on Special Guest Commentary
Rob Diamond w/ Warren Kane vs Jake "The Ace" Conway
Alison Valance: āThis next contest is your main event of the evening and is scheduled for one fall. Please welcome your DSpecial Guest Commentator for tihis match, the Chief Operating Officer of the Imperial Wrestling Federation and YOUR REIGNING IWF Imperial Championā¦. Roberto Verona!ā
The lights in the arena all go out at "King of the World" by Porcelain and the Tramps begins to blare out of the PA system. Spotlights begin to scan the crowd before fixating on a figure at the top of the stage which is revealed to be Roberto Verona, his head bowed towards the floor. As cheers being to resonate around the arena Verona raises his head and he begins a slow methodical march down the ramp, the spotlight following him as golden pyro rains down from above on the stage. Verona stares with disgust at the crowd who cheer him as he approaches the ring, but he doesn't react to them. As he reaches the steps he slowly ascends them before walking towards the middle of the ring apron, turning around to look into the crowd one last time before looking up and closing his eyes as he stretches his arms out wide and basks in the adulation before heading to the commentary table.Vasco Dias: What an honour this is, welcome sir, please have a seat and I'd like to offer my personal congratulations on becoming the new Imperial Champion last month...
Terri Morasco: Oh please, could your nose be any browner right now Dias?
Vasco Dias: I'm just giving respect where it is due, Terri...
Roberto places the Imperial Championship on the commentary table before putting on a headset and sitting down next to Terri.Roberto Verona: Thank you, Vasco, it's nice to have some respect around here at last...and to know that some of my employees know that my becoming the new face of this company wasn't a move motivated out of ego, but simply an inevitable consequence of having my integrity questioned at almost every turn...
Vasco Dias: Well you know what they say Mr Verona, if you want a job doing well you've got to to do it yourself...
Roberto Verona: Or you give it to Jake Conway...
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.Terri Morasco: Speak of the devil...
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, handing the flag over to a stage hand beforeand he walks to the middle of the ring, the lights return to normal.Alison Valance: āIntroducing first, accompanied by the Imperial Wrestling Federation Head of Diamonds Division, Kathleen Conway, now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, weighing in at 260 pounds please welcome Jake āThe Aceā Conway!ā
Are you ready??
Jekyll and Hyde by FFDP hits the pa as the lights start to strobe pink. Rob Diamond slowly struts out onto the ramp as the crowd pops huge for him, he smiles and looks around the arena and slowly raises his arms over his head. Just as Jekyll and Hyde kicks into high gear he brings his arms down in an epic crotch chop as pink pyro explodes in an X behind him. After the smoke from the pyro clears, Warren Kane joins Rob and the two men He begin their march march down the ramp. Rob begins slapping hands with fans holding signs for him and wearing his awesome t-shirts. He points here and there making certain women feel special and wet in their pants as he gets to the ring and rolls in under the bottom rope. Alison Valance: Introducing to the ring at this time, being accompanied by Warren Kane, weighing in at two hundred and four pounds, he is THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! The King of Diamonds, The Xtreme American Dream, The Bloody Cinderella, The one and only, the Alpha and Omega, The beginning and the end, The baddest mama jama in the multiverse, You can't believe there's none better, Better than Butter, The Mad Titan, The Dark Lord of the Sith... THE IWF MAN OF STEEL CHAMPION!!! THE INFAMOUS ROB DIAMOND!!!!!
Vasco Dias: What a pompous little introduction...
Roberto Verona: Let him have his little moment in the spotlight for now, Dias, something tells me it won't last long here tonight...
Rob stands in the middle of the ring and Warren asks the crowd for silence, at Rob's behest, as Rob takes a microphone. Rob waits a few moments as the crowd dies down and so does his music... Rob Diamond: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and single ladies of ALL AGES!!!!!..... LETS GET READY TO SUCK IT!!!!!!!
He tosses the mic and hits one final crotch chop in Kathy's direction at ringside as the crowd goes nuts. Rob then winks at Ace who just smirk it off, confident not to let such a ploy detract him from his game plan for tonight. Rob then rips the Man of Steel Championship off of his waist and marches over to the ropes and steps up on the second rope holding the belt over his head in his right hand.
The referee takes the belt from Rob Diamond and hands it to a ringside attendant who quickly heads to the back to put the belt away for safe-keeping he then proceeds to check both men for contraband and foreign objects. Stopping the search almost immediately the referee pulls some brass knuckles and out of the right boot as Warren Kane face-palms at ringside. Rob shrugs it off.Terri Morasco: Well, I knew Rob felt something of a chip on his shoulder about not being able to ever definitively get the better of Ace, but I didn't think he was that desperate...
Roberto Verona: See this is what I pay my officials for, to enforce fairness for all my employees in their matches...
Terri Morasco: I assume that means The Ace is getting checked too?
Vasco Dias: Really Terri, what kind of question is that?
Roberto Verona: A fair one...and yes Terri, of course he is...
The referee finishes his check of Rob and finds nothing else, before sighing audibly and heading over to check on Jake Conway and finding nothing.Vasco Dias: See Terri, you need to have a bit more faith...not everything around here is a giant corporate conspiracy...
Roberto Verona: Absolutely not Dias, if it were the landscape of the company would be very different now let me assure you...
Terri Morasco: But not so different that you wouldn't be the Imperial Champion right now, I suppose?
Roberto Verona: I've never apologised for being good at my job Terri and I'm not about to start now...besides it isn't my fault that some of the more opinionated members of my roster have forced my hand in all of this...
The referee hands the brass knuckles he found on Rob over to a ringside stagehand who takes them to the back. Satisfied, the referee finally rings the bell as Jake Conway locks up with Rob Diamond and quickly uses his power advantage to execute a textbook standing switch right through into a waistlock takeover, quickly paintbrushing the back of Robās head before standing back up again. Smirking to himself as he loosens himself up against the ropes Jake moves back into the center of the ring and again locks up with Rob who this time pushes him back into the corner and waits patiently for the referee to step in to break them apart, at which point the Man of Steel Champion lands a slap across the face in response. Chastened Jake quickly moves back into the center of the ring and goes for another lockup, quickly stepping into a side headlock which he smoothly takes over with a wide smirk on his face as he leans himself into the hold. Terri Morasco: Nice opening exchange in some pure wrestling between both of these men who know exactly what it's like to be the Man of Steel Champion...
Vasco Dias: Let's not forget that The Ace was one of the most dominant Men of Steel in recent memory...
Trying to crank on the hold as tight as he can The Ace canāt seem to get it on all the way as Rob pushes up with his hands to break the headlock only to find himself hooked seamlessly into a tight seated abdominal stretch, only for Rob to break that by grinding the point of his elbow into the outside of the patella to force a break.Roberto Verona: I'm not sure Rob wants this to turn into a pure wrestling contest as that would give Ace something of a clear advantage...
As they both step back into the center of the ring Jake again goes for a takedown and quickly gets it, keeping the waistlock takeover on as he tries for a Karelin lift in an attempt to further show his strength and power advantage. But as he goes for it, Rob slides out the back door with a schoolboy that gets a quick 2-count before quickly peppering the Englishman with hard left jabs before landing a teeth-rattling forearm smash that sends Jake to the outside to both catch his breath and see if he canāt blunt his opponentās momentum.Terri Morasco: Oh my, what a hard shot there from Rob Diamond...
Deciding heās not going to let that happen the Man of Steel champion gets up a full head of steam and takes Jake out with a gorgeous Bald Eagle Dive through the middle and top ropes, supplementing that with another crotch chop in the direction of Kathy and a pair of middle fingers towards Roberto Verona at ringside.Vasco Dias: How disrespectful...
Roberto Verona: Frankly Vasco, I wouldn't expect anything less from a juvenile delinquent like Rob Diamond...
Rolling Jake back into the ring Rob hits a deep hip toss but as he goes for another one The Ace blocks the attempt and counters it with a Blind Bet before quickly driving in knees to the lower back as he attempts to slow down his opponent.Terri Morasco: Blind Bet!
Vasco Dias: And just like that the momentum of this match has just swung in Jake's favour..,
Roberto Verona: Too many people underestimate the kind of experience Jake has in between those ropes and moves like that make them regret it...
Continuing to keep the pressure on Jake picks up Rob and hits a gorgeous vertical suplex, quickly floating over into a textbook pin attempt that again only gets a 2-count as Rob somehow manages to slip out the back door. Continuing to stay on the attack Jake waits for Rob to get to his feet before the expatriate Englishman hits a textbook Rude Awakening complete with hip swiveling that draws a smirk and a smile from Kathy Conway at ringside, but only manages to get yet another 2-count.Terri Morasco: And now some of The Ace's arrogance comes to the fore here...
Vasco Dias: Let the man enjoy himself Terri...
Roberto Verona: Besides what's good enough for the goose is good enough for the gander...
Climbing up to the second turnbuckle and then all the way to the top Jake yells down at Rob.The Ace: Get Up, You Son Of A Bitch...
Jake comes down with a gorgeous sledgehammer forearm right behind the ear and then catching a staggering Man of Steel Champion right into a Tiger Bomb that gets another 2-count. Kicking the bottom rope in frustration āThe Aceā now locks in a seated Dragon Sleeper, seeming to have made the decision that heās not going to get a pin and would much prefer to get his man to submit. Roberto Verona: Jake cannot let frustration get the better of him here...he needs to stay on Rob...
Vasco Dias: Looks like that is what he's trying to do...
Terri Morasco: Just how badly would it would Rob's sense of pride to tap out here tonight?
Locking his hands together behind the back of the head the Ace leans forward in an attempt to put more pressure on the hold, only to get hit with a trio of knees right to the forehead as Rob somehow escapes the sleeper only to walk right into a massive lariat that turns him inside-out, as Kathy erupts in riotous cheers and Warren Kane visibly turns away from it on the outside.Vasco Dias: Oh my, what a vicious clothesline!
Terri Morasco: Turning Rob inside out with that move!
Roberto Verona: Sometimes the basics work the best...
But as Jake goes to hook a leg, Rob somehow manages to again kick out at the count of 2 as the crowd roars their approval and Kathy has a full-on conniption on the outside. Waiting on Rob to get up Jake now begins to signal for the FameAcer only for Rob to counter that into a SPEAR! before collapsing to the mat trying to catch his breath. Terri Morasco: What an unbelievable counter from Diamond there...
Vasco Dias: These two men know each other so well in that ring...
Roberto Verona: They have quite the storied history between them and it shows...
As both men crawl on their hands and knees towards the ropes to continue the match Warren Kane and Kathy both attempt to encourage their respective charges to get up and continue before each get admonished to return to their corners by the referee. Turning around to see whatās going on the referee sees Rob and Jake each trading massive forearms with each other before Rob ducks one and lands a trio of stinging left jabs followed by a short-arm clothesline.Roberto Verona: Excuse me, I believe that's my cue...
Leaning against the ropes to catch his breath Rob now sets up for the Diamond Cutter. Roberto quickly abandons his headset and picks up his Imperial Championship from the announce table...Terri Morasco: Where does he think he's going?
Vasco Dias: Anywhere he wants to Terri, this is his company and he is the Imperial Champion....
But as Rob signals for the Diamond Cutter, much to the crowd's delight, Roberto hops up on the apron and Rob and Roberto begin exchanging words as Warren Kane inadvertently distracts the referee on the other side by complaining about Roberto's involvement.
All of this has brought The Ace the time he needed to recollect his bearings, and seeing that his friend has made it back to his feet and the referee is still engaged in an exchange with Warren, Roberto clocks Rob across the head with the Imperial Championship, dazing the reigning Man of Steel who staggers back and turns to face a grinning Ace who fires off a big crotch chop right in the face of a woozy Rob Diamond before grabbing him by the head and planting him very deliberately with his own version of the Diamond Cutter, the Reversal of Fortune!Terri Morasco: Diamond Cutter!
Vasco Dias: Reversal of Fortune!
Terri Morasco: Either way, The Ace just embarrassed Rob with his own finishing manoeuvre!
Kathy watches with glee as her husband covers Rob by hooking the leg and a smirking Verona drops off the ring apron, patting the Imperial Championship on his shoulder as he watches the referee turn around and make the count...
1...2...3!Alison Valance: āThe winner of the matchā¦. Jake āThe Aceā Conway!ā
Warren Kane is irate on the outside and runs around to try and get at Verona, but Kathy places herself in Warren's path, armed with the Roulette Rake. Proving to be more of an honourable gentleman than his father ever was towards Kathy, Warren backs away, determined not to strike a lady no matter the provocation. This buys time for Roberto and Jake to regroup and Jake calls for his wife and all three make their way together up the ramp as Jake's music continues to play throughout the arena.Terri Morasco: Damn Kathy!
Vasco Dias: The young Warren had a chance to deal with Kathy as his father would have but didn't take it....
Terri Morasco: I have to respect that at least, I guess sometimes the apple does fall further from the tree than we give it credit for...
Warren Kane slides into the ring to check on a still fallen Rob as the show goes off the air with a focus on the three figureheads of Roberto's corporation, arms raised in triumph at the top of the ramp!Vasco Dias: Roberto and Ace escape with one over Rob Diamond here tonight...
Terri Morasco: But what will happen this Sunday when Rob and Roberto are forced to work on the same team to defend their respective titles against a team of hungry young challengers at Survival of the Fittest?
Well howdy there pardner.