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SHIELDMAIDEN TITLE SINGLES MATCH
Kayla Richards vs Emma Danielson
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{The crunching opening riff of âComing Undoneâ plays as Emma Danielson stalks quietly out onto the stage, cracking her neck. She rolls her wrists, eyes slowly scanning the audience before she walks down to the ring, eyes narrowed and focused on the ring.}Terri Morasco: IWF.com posted an article earlier this week asking if this could be the career resurgence Emma Danielson has been looking for. Seeing that look in her eyes, this very well may be her night.
Vasco Dias: I wouldnât want to be Kayla Richards right now, but I have a feeling sheâll be able to matador this charging bull.
{Emma stalks up the ring steps, ducking between the ropes and walking to the far turnbuckle. She climbs it, throwing her fist up in the air and thumping her chest as she shouts at the crowd. Emma lowers her arm, hopping down and cracking her knuckles as the music fades.}Terri Morasco: New theme and new attitude for Emma Danielson.
Vasco Dias: And the same things that brought Kayla Richards to the dance.
{"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.}Vasco Dias: The David to her challengerâs Goliath, Kayla Richards has done the title of Shieldmaiden proud. Sheâs going to need every ounce of wrestling acumen sheâs got to make it out of this one.
Terri Morasco: Like her or not, Kaylaâs more than earned her spot in IWF, and tonight she faces arguably the single most powerful Diamond weâve ever seen.
{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.}Terri Morasco: The first of two title matches here tonight, and with our introductions, Alison Valance.
Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is to determine the IWF Shieldmaiden! Introducing first, the challenger, from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, weighing in at 157 pounds, EMMAAAAAA DAAAAAANIELSON!
{The crowd cheers for the powerhouse, who tosses them a brief nod and fist in the air before settling back into her corner.}Alison Valance: And her opponent! From Norwich, England, weighing in at 126 pounds, she is the reigning and defending IWF ShieldmaidenâŚKAYLAAAAA RICHAAAAARDS!
{The crowd boos now, Kayla simply flipping the bird to them as the referee takes the belt from her and raises it high over his head. He shows it to Emma, then Kayla, before handing it off to the timekeeper. Kayla jaws away at Emma in her corner, and the larger woman merely stares down Kayla with an quiet focus in her eyes.}Terri Morasco: Always a big night here at Open Fight Night, and the Shieldmaiden match has become an eagerly anticipated element of that feeling. Here we go!
{The bell rings, and Kayla walks out of her corner, still talking a mile a minute at Emma. For her part, Emma just advances silently, never once taking her eyes off of Kayla. Finally, they reach armsâ length, and Kayla steps forward, shoving Emma with both hands. Emma takes a step back, and Kayla rears back to deliver a big slap straight across the jaw of her challenger that echoes throughout the arena! Emmaâs head recoils back, but when it snaps to, the look of focus in her eyes has been replaced by one of raging fury.}Terri Morasco: Thaaat may have been a bad idea.
Vasco Dias: Iâll say! Stick and move, Kayla! Stick and move!
{Kayla barely has time to register the reaction before Emma nails her with a huge right hand! She unleashes a flurry of strikes on Kayla, driving her back to the corner with elbows, chops, forearm shots, and finally a gut kick that seems to plant in the Shieldmaidenâs midsection before driving her hard back-first into the turnbuckles. Kayla starts to stagger out, but a spinning backfist smashes her back into the turnbuckle, and Emma takes a few steps back before charging and leaping to crush Kayla beneath her with a massive Stinger Splash! Emma drops into the cover!
ONE!
TWâKICKOUT! Kayla quickly throws her shoulder up as Emma begrudgingly obeys the refereeâs orders to separate.}Terri Morasco: Emma Danielson going âstorm drenching the Earthâ on Kayla Richards, and that provocation may have been the spark that lights Kaylaâs pyre!
Vasco Dias: Donât rain on her parade just yet. This matchâs barely begun.
{Emma stalks Kayla, measuring her for something, but Kayla catches Emma with a quick chop to the throat, staggering the larger woman. She gets back to her vertical base, driving a knee into the larger womanâs gut, and follows that up with an elbow to the back of Emmaâs neck. Kayla taunts the crowd, her opponent doubled over, and hits the ropes, looking for a swinging neckbreakerâŚBUT EMMA STRAIGHTENS UP AND CATCHES HER WITH A SIDEWALK SLAM! Both women are down, Emma on one knee clutching her throat, and Kayla on her back. Emma manages to get to her feet, shaking the cobwebs out, and hits the ropes, coming off with a big knee drop to the face of Kayla! Another cover!
ONE!
TWO!
TâKICKOUT!}Terri Morasco: Kayla almost had separation there, but Emma Danielsonâs managed to control the match using that power game of hers so far.
Vasco Dias: It could all change in a moment. Emmaâs not exactly someone who itâs hard to out-wrestle.
{Kayla finds herself hauled to her feet again, Emma rocking her with a vicious European uppercut before grabbing her arm and whipping her to the ropes. Emma catches her on the way back in a military press, casually pressing her overhead a few times, but Kayla manages to wriggle free and drop down behind Emma. The challenger turns, only to be met with a kick to the knee and a quick follow-up snap DDT! Emmaâs head is spiked off the canvas, and Kayla mounts the larger womanâs chest, grabbing a handful of hair. She rears back and deliberately arrows her knuckles into the temple of her challenger, again and again, until the referee forces her to let go! Kayla taunts to the crowd again, confident grin on her face.}Terri Morasco: Quite the display of aggression from Kayla Richards there.
Vasco Dias: Emma Danielson doesnât get to be on the receiving end of ground and pound much, so itâs well within her right to be so proud of herself.
{Kayla struts to the apron as Emma gets to a knee, groggy. The Shieldmaiden stands up, cocky and confident, and she measures her opponent as the larger woman gets to her feet. Kayla pulls back, seemingly looking for some sort of springboard, but Emma dives forward with a forearm to dizzy her as she thrusts her head forward, knocking her senseless. Emma quickly hooks Kaylaâs arms over the top rope, grinning as the crowd roars at her predicament. Emma raises her fist high before delivering a massive hammering blow to Kaylaâs chest! And another one! Three! Four! The crowd begins to chant along as Emma pummels her mercilessly. On the tenth blow, Emma unhooks Kaylaâs arms, and the Shieldmaiden begins to slowly turn around. Emma hits the ropes, and as Kayla manages to reorient herself Emma charges and dives between the top and middle rope, delivering a modified spear that sends both women careening out into the guardrail! Champion and challenger are down, but the referee isnât counting as they slowly come to and attempt to disentangle themselves from each other.}Terri Morasco: The refereeâs using his discretion in not starting the ten-count there. I donât think anyone, least of all the women on the outside, want this match to end that way.
Vasco Dias: Dammit, man, count! Kayla has the championâs advantage, and youâre denying her that!
Terri Morasco: I sit corrected.
{Both women are to a knee quickly, and Kayla lunges for a huge knife-edge chop aimed at Emma. However, Emma throws her forearms up to block the chop, leaving Kayla shaking her hand out. Emma grabs Kaylaâs arm, standing and short-arming her into a back elbow! Emma holds onto the arm, hauling her up again and slinging the Shieldmaiden back into the ring. Emma rolls in after her, but Kayla manages to sweep Emmaâs leg and roll her into a schoolgirl pin!
ONE!
TWO!
THâKICKOUT! Emma powers out of the pin, punching the mat in frustration.}Vasco Dias: Canny move there from Kayla Richards, and it almost earned her the victory.
Terri Morasco: It took a lot of power to kick out of that cradling pin, but Emma still had it in the tank.
{Emma gets to a knee, and the Shieldmaiden is already there, grabbing her wrist and attempting to Irish whip Emma. Kayla finds herself thrown into the ropes instead, but has the reversal scouted, coming back with a massive PENDULUM ELBOW! The move drops Emma to a knee again, clutching her temple, and Kayla moves to the corner, confident grin on her face. She begins stomping the mat, taunting for Emma to get to her feet. Slowly, inexorably, Emma does, and Kayla charges for the SISTER OF MERCY! NO! Emma rolls to the side, and Kaylaâs kick instead hits the referee square in the face, dropping him to the mat. Kayla gets to her feet quickly, shocked, and turns around into a vicious BROOKLYN HANGOVER that flips her head over heels!}Terri Morasco: BROOKLYN HANGOVER! That could be all she wrote!
Vasco Dias: But the referee is down! It doesnât matter if Kayla got hit with a tank, no official means no count!
{Indeed, Emma finds that out when she drops down to cover and doesnât hear the official counting Kaylaâs shoulders down. After what would have been a two count, she stands, turning and attempting to revive the referee. Kayla, for her part, rolls to the floor, carefully dropping onto her knees. She looks to the ring apron, and an evil glint alights in her eyes. Kayla throws up the apron, beginning to search underneath it for something.}Vasco Dias: Kayla Richards taking advantage of the opportunity to look for a little advantage.
Terri Morasco: You mean to try to cheat! This is ridiculous!
{As Terri feared, Kayla pulls a steel chair out from underneath the ring, rapping it twice with her knuckles and grinning wickedly. Emma has finally given up on the referee, and Kayla slides into the ring as Emma makes it to her feet. The champion winds up, swinging the chair at Emma, but the veteran brawler reaches up with both hands and catches the chair, stopping it dead in its tracks. Kaylaâs eyes go wide, and Emma flashes a sharklike grin back at her. The referee stirs, grabbing the middle rope and beginning to haul himself to his feet, and Kaylaâs expression changes to a confident smirk. She releases one hand, punching the seat of the chair, and immediately drops to the mat, clutching her head in agony. The referee turns around to see Emma holding the chair and Kayla laid out, and spins to the timekeeper, signaling for the bell!}Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner as a result of a disqualification, and STILL IWF Shieldmaiden, Kayla Richards!
Terri Morasco: Thatâs a load of bull! Kayla was ready to try to take Emmaâs head off with that chair, and now sheâs trying to act like she was attacked!
Vasco Dias: A legend of this business once said âWin if you can, lose if you must, but always cheatâ! Kayla Richards took that advice to heart, and THAT is why sheâs still the Shieldmaiden!
{âVice Gripâ plays over the PA as Kayla quickly rolls out of the ring and grabs her belt, running up the ramp with far more vitality than she was displaying a moment ago. Emma throws down the chair, loudly arguing with the referee and managing to get a furious âTHIS IS BULLSHIT!â onto the ringside mics. The referee defends himself, pointing to the chair and then his shirt as he reiterates that he saw what he saw. The crowd boos as Kayla makes her way up the ramp, taunting Emma as she fumes in the ring.}Vasco Dias: Itâs brains over brawn again, and Emma has nobody to blame but herself for how this went down.
Terri Morasco: Vasco, thatâs crap and you know it. Emma Danielson had this match in hand. She could be the Shieldmaiden right now if it werenât for that snake Kayla Richards, andâwait, what is Emma doing?!
{Emma, in fact, has turned her anger to the official, continuing to hurl verbal abuse at him. The referee points to his shirt once more, and Emma looks away for a moment before coming back with a vicious haymaker to the referee! The referee finds himself staggered, and Emma looks around, wild-eyed, as the crowd explodes and Kaylaâs insults finally fall silent on the ramp.}Terri Morasco: Donât do it, Emma! Thatâs an IWF official!
Vasco Dias: This kind of violence is the refuge of a small mind, and Emma Danielson just might be blind enough to take that path!
{Indeed, Emma makes a cut-throat gesture, looking back to Kayla with murder in her eyes. The Shieldmaiden watches, frozen in confusion, as Emma grabs the official and throws him into the ropes before popping him up and driving him into the mat with a brutal powerbomb! Emma leans over the ropes and screams at Kayla âTHIS IS YOU!â, pointing behind her at the unconscious ref. Kayla, for her part, thumps the title belt on her shoulder as she backs up the ramp, shouting back at Emma.}Terri Morasco: Emma Danielson is like an animal uncaged! Kayla Richards is going to be looking over her shoulder from here on out, mark my words!
Vasco Dias: SECURITY! Someone throw that madwoman out! My God, nobodyâs safe from a lunatic like that!
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SEGMENT
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RETURNS NEXT WEEK!----------------------------------------------------------
NON-TITLE SINGLES MATCH
Fiona McFly will compete with her hands tied behind her back.
Fiona McFly vs Alexis Caffrey
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{âCult of Loveâ 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 before she skips down to the ring.}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 her opponent.}Terri Morasco: Normally I'd hype a matchup like this one...but this is NOT gonna be fun for one Fiona McFly!
Vasco Dias: Yep--'cause, after all, she decided to live up to her l'il nickname "fifi mcflapps!"
Terri Morasco: Oh, stop it! Fiona's got more courage than any Diamond I've gotten the pleasure to know.
{"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. Once she steps into the ring, the referee begrudgingly pulls out a set of handcuffs and places Fiona's hands behind her back, shaking his head and sighing as he locks the bracelets into position.}Terri Morasco: This is not fair. This is just not fair!
Vasco Dias: Welp, Fiona brought this l'il dismay upon herself.
Terri Morasco: Hold on a secâour official's talking with Alison.
{The music stops as the zebra gets on the stick.}Referee: Hold it right there! I could care less about WHO's got their hands tied behind their back, but I want y'all to know one thing. There WILL be rules in this match, and they WILL be strictly enforced! Just to make sure that this match is fair...
{Fiona turns her head toward the front of the Sacramento audience, giving a slight wink to current Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins and former Kings greats Mike Bibby, Chris Webber and Peja Stojakovic, who are watching from ringside.}Terri Morasco: As Sacramento Kings from past and present look on, we get ready for this match.
[DING!]
{Alexis charges, nailing an unsuspecting Fiona from behind with a massive clothesline! The Irishwoman can't do anything to stop the relentless assault of stomps to her back, followed closely by some hard, clubbing rights and lefts to the back of the noggin. As Caffrey begins using closed fists, the referee pulls her away from McFly, allowing the Badger alum to try and catch her breath. As her hands are cuffed, however, Fiona can't even get to her feet using her hands; propping herself up to her right knee, she uses the strength in her left leg to pull herself back upâwith slight assistance from the hesitant man in stripes. Alexis shoves the ref to the side and spikes McFly to the deck with a vertical suplexâfollowed by a second and a third to complete the hat trick. Eventually, Caffrey applies a quick German suplex, turning the sleek maneuver into a bridging pin.}1...!
2....!!
NOPE!!!
{Alexis grits her teeth before applying a figure-four leglock in the center of the ring! The official asks Fifi if she wants to quit, but the proud Irishwoman shakes her head wildly. She screams as Alexis tightens the hold, and with her not being to use her own hands for leverage, Fiona looks to be toasted out there. Yet the ex-Badger decides to get a little creative, using her cuffed arms as a bit of an oar, pushing herself until she gets underneath the bottom rope! Once Fiona places her head squarely on the apron, the zebra calls for a clean break! Caffrey refuses to break the hold and is forcibly YANKED from her opponent!}Vasco Dias: Stupid ref oughta be fired! He's RIGGING this match like Donaghy rigged Game Six of the 2002 Lakers-Kings series!
Terri Morasco: He's doin' his job, slappy!
{Fiona wriggles her way around the canvas until she gets over to a corner; in the opposite corner, Alexis is having a rather intense argument with the referee! Meanwhile, the Irishwoman is able to use her tied-up hands to grab the second rope and pull herself back to a vertical base! On cue, Alexis charges Fionaâonly to be met by a sick superkick that knocks the Diamonds champion to the mat! Fifi ca do nothing else, however, and falls on her rival for the pin!}1...!
2...!!
KICKOUT!!!
{Fiona shakes her head before trying to prop herself back to her feet, but she stumbles backwards and falls flat on her ass! The referee helps the Irishwoman by pulling her back to her feet in an act of sportsmanship, but as she walks toward Alexis, Fifi's met with a spinning back kick to the gut that doubles her over in pain! Caffrey then stands up, smirks, and blows a kiss!}Vasco Dias: Oh, this is gonna be fun!
Terri Morasco: Gotta give Fifi credit for hangin' in thereâbut she looks like she's toast.
{Alexis charges toward Fiona, eventually grabbing her hair and doing a 180âthe momentum of which causes Fiona's face to smack into Caffrey's knees for the latter's signature KISS GOODBYE! With a cackle, Caffrey goes for the pin.}1...!
2...!!
THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!}
[DING-DING-DING!!!]
Terri Morasco: This just wasnât fair to Fiona.
Vasco Dias: She asked for it. You donât mouth off to the champ and get away with it.
{Alexis waves up the ramp and the Garcia Twins come sprinting down it.}Terri Morasco: What the hell is this?
Vasco Dias: Did she just call for the Garcias?
{Alexis directs traffic as the Garcias start to stomp away at Fiona who is still handcuffed. They eventually lift her onto their shoulders with smiles on their faces before dropping her with the same Double âAll About Meâ they hit Esperanza with last week. Alexis then directs them to pick her up.}Terri Morasco: Someone needs to stop this!
{On cue, Esperanza comes running down the ramp with a Kendo Stick in hand, causing the Diamonds Champion and the Twins to scatter and meet on the ramp. They laugh at the destruction they caused as they reach the top where Alexis is handed a microphone.}Alexis Caffrey: Did you learn your lesson you silly little poodle? You donât talk smack to me and get away with it, just like Esperanza will regret her little uprise against me. ThisâŚ
{She puts the title over her shoulder, and then wraps her arms around the shoulders of both Garcia Twins.}Alexis Caffrey: THIS is the new generation of this company. These two and myself are the bright light that this company has dreamt of since yawning every time Amber Richards and Ana Valentine stepped inside a ring against one another over and over again. THIS is the hill you have to climb EsperanzaâŚTHIS is the mountain you will not conquer. Enjoy your time in the spotlight, because it wonât be lasting too long.
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SEGMENT
"You're A Kane"
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{ We return from a commercial break and immediately head backstage and our camera focuses on Warren Kane who is preparing for his huge bout with his father, Spike Kane. Warren wraps tape around his wrists before suddenly stopping and looking up, tensing immediately as Roberto Verona emerges into shot, causing the crowd to boo. }Warren Kane: What do you want?
Roberto Verona: Why so paranoid, Warren? Canât I wish my talent good luck before a huge match any more or does there always have to be an ulterior motive?
Warren Kane: We both know I have good reason not to trust you. So whereâs Jake? Whereâs Cyrus? If youâre going to jump me because Rob canât come near me then why donât we both be men and get this over with?
{ Roberto feigns offence. }Roberto Verona: Iâm hurt that you think that of me.
{ Verona smiles. }Roberto Verona: Iâm a little more creative than that.
Warren Kane: So if youâre not here to soften me up for my old man, why are you here?
Roberto Verona: Iâve gone to war with Spike more than once, I know exactly what he is capable of.
Warren Kane: Donât lecture me, Iâve seen enough of my father toâŚ
Roberto Verona: Exactly. Seen. Watching what Spike is capable of and experiencing it first-hand are two different things entirely. Rob might have told you what he and Spike have been through, but Iâm here to remind you of the huge opportunity you have tonight.
Warren Kane: Opportunity?
Roberto Verona: Despite our differences, youâve proven just how much potential you have but the fact of the matter is, you are lacking the Kane brutality streak to make yourself something more than just another promising name, You have a chance tonight to show the world that you have it inside you to unleash all your potential, against the man who defined violence in this industry. You have a chance to make an impact and a lasting impression.
{ Verona pauses. }Roberto Verona: You have the chance to become your own man tonight and step out of his shadow⌠if you have the spine to accept what you are, deep down. Youâre a Kane, itâs about time you started acting like one instead of listening to men like Rob Diamond.
{ Verona pats Warren on the shoulder, the latter staring daggers at him. }Roberto Verona: Good luck out there, Warren. I trust youâll do the right thing.
{ Roberto smiles before turning and walking away from Warren who stares after him, carefully finishing wrapping his hands as IWF returns to ringside for our next match. }----------------------------------------------------------
NON-TITLE SINGLES MATCH
If Rob Diamond comes within 20 feet of Warren Kane, Warren will be stripped of the Invictus Title.
Warren Kane vs Spike Kane
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{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.}âBROTHERS! MY BROTHERS!
Is this all what we are?
SISTERS! MY SISTERS!
Weâve been crushed by the fists of GOD!!!â
{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.}Terri Morasco: Well it looks like weâre about ready for one of the biggest Open Fight Night matches weâve ever seen! A father and son conflict that doesnât really seem quite clear to some of us.
Vasco Dias: But it is clear that the two of them have issues and in the world of IWF, we deal with our issues in the ring!
{The lights go out as the crowd chanting fills the arena.}"Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
LET'S GO!"
{As the song kicks in the tron explodes to life with a quick pyro as red and white strobe lights begin to flash. Warren Kane comes to the front of the stage and brings his arms up infront of his chest before extending them outwards and upwards creating a reaction from the crowd.}"It's not easy making a name for yourself, Where do you draw the line?
I never thought I'd be in this far.
Let's have some fun and never change that for anyone, try not to miss me when I'm gone
Woooh, wooooh"
I sold my soul to the open road!"
{He then heads towards the ring, clicking his neck, wrists and elbows to prepare for his match before jumping up onto the apron, climbing the turnbuckle on the outside and raising his arms once more. The music dies down and the lights return to normal as he drops into the ring.}Terri Morasco: Like some kind of pissed off teenager, Warren keeps giving his dad the eye.
Vasco Dias: Warren ought to be careful, weâve seen Spike do some dastardly things here right i that very ring.
{Warren doesnât seem to be getting ready for the fight however. He holds his InVictus title draping down to the floor in his right hand, but heâs looking right at his dad. Spike is leaning in the corner, looking Warren up and down and smirking. Warren drops the belt to the floor and walks forwards with the palms of his hands out, showing he means no harm.}Vasco Dias: What the hell is this Happy Days? Days of our Lives? Fight god dammit!
{Warren is shaking his head trying to talk to Spike as he moves closer, the God of Xtreme hasnât moved a muscle. Spike smirks at Warren as Warren tries to talk to him}Warren Kane: We donât have to do this, we can talk things outâŚ..like normal people.
{Almost as if Warren had truly upset Spike, he bolts out of the corner and shoves Warren backswards. The crowd react with an âoooohâ but Warren looks down to the ground, just to the side of him where the Invictus Title is, before looking back up to Spike}Warren Kane: I wonât fight youâŚ..thatâs not how weâre supposed to deal with thisâŚ
{Suddenly Spike slaps Warren right across the face, the sound of which can be heard all the way around the arena.}Spike Kane: You challenged me! Now stand your ground and fight!
{Spike leans forwards, exposing his chin and pointing to it with a sinister look in his eyes.}Spike Kane: Go on! Do it! Be a man! Show these people that you have what it takes to be a Kane!
{The crowd begin to raw as a sneer crosses Warrens face. He seems to be building up his momentum, as if heâs going to punch Spike right in the face, but at the last second he pulls his arm away. He lets out a deep breathe, deflating himself before picking up his belt and sliding out of the ring, shaking his head.}Spike Kane: Where do you think youâre going!? Come back hereâŚ..fight me! See! SEE!? You donât have it in youâŚ..you donât deserve to carry my name! Youâll never be a real Kane!
{Warren is simply trying to shove his dads words off as he hits the stage, you can clearly see the emotion welling up in him as he canât get behind the curtain any quicker if he tried. Back in the ring Spike is leaning on the ropes facing where Warren just was, with a twisted smirk on his face. He makes a shrug motion before suddenly the crowd erupt.}Vasco Dias: Oh no, look out!
{Just like before approximately ten masked men jump the security barrier at different points around the ring and slide into it in unision. Spike reacts a little too late and tries to fight his way through them. Heâs swinging lefts and rights, kicking anything that moves, all of a sudden he catches one of the menâŚ.THUNDERSTRUCK!!! The masked man bounces around and rolls out of the ring, Spike catches anotherâŚ.THUNDERSTRUCK!!! He turns aroundâŚ.BLOODY SUNDAY!!! Spike is going mad, roaring with rage, but eventually the numbers just get to be too much, and the clobber Spike to the ground, kicking and punching him until eventually Spike stops moving. Officials come sprinting down the ramp, but the masked men disappear into the crowd as quickly as they appeared.}Vasco Dias: Well that was a bizarre turn of events! We didnât even get out match!
Terri Morasco: Thatâs right, the bell didnât even ringâŚ.and Warren was so upset with his father he didnât realise what was happening here!
Vasco Dias: Spike might have bitten off more than he can chew in going to war with Al Thani.
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SINGLES MATCH
Esperanza Serranto vs Sara Garcia
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Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fallâŚ
{"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. 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: Making her way to the ring, from Compton, California, weighing in at 130 poundsâŚESPERANZAâŚSERRRRRRANTO!
Terri Morasco: This young lady, even in losses, has been making her name as of late.
Vasco Dias: How can you make your name while losing?
Terri Morasco: Sheâs put on some great matches against both the Shieldmaiden and Diamonds Champions.
Vasco Dias: BUT SHEâS LOST!
Terri Morasco: Itâs not about winning and losing, itâs how youâŚ
Vasco Dias: Oh shut up woman!
Alison Valance: And her opponentâŚ
{âOver Youâ by Girlicious plays throughout the arena. Seventeen seconds into the song, Paige and Sara come out to a negative reaction as they holds their hand in the air above their heads, their index fingers pointed down at themselves as they do a quick spin around before walking down to the ring, talking themselves up to all of those in attendance and everyone watching at home.}Alison Valance: Accompanied to the ring by Paige Garcia, from San Diego, California, weighing 135 poundsâŚSARA Garcia!
{The two sisters jump up on the apron, posing for the crowd, showing off their beauty before each sitting on the middle rope and swinging their legs to the left, pulling the rest of their bodies in as well. They pose again for the crowd who boo as the two talk strategy for the match.}Terri Morasco: And hereâs a pair of girls we havenât seen until last week when they decided to unceremoniously attack Esperanza, prompting this match here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Unceremoniously? Theyâre being overlooked and their beautiful toes are being stepped on, and theyâre just fed up with it is all. They want their spot!
{Paige and Sara go over some last minute strategy before Paige jumps down to the floor below. Esperanza looks ready, and as the bell rings, she charges Sara, taking her down by the legs and raining down on her with lefts and rights as Sara covers up. The referee tries to back Esperanza up as Sara scurries back to the corner, yelling at the referee to do his job.}Terri Morasco: I donât think Sara was expecting that coming out of the gate.
Vasco Dias: Itâs okay, she can comeback from it. Thatâs all pent up frustration, sooner rather than later, the smarts will outdo that raw emotion.
{The referee letâs Esperanza go again, and she charges, but Sara jumps forward, nailing a dropkick to the knees of Esperanza sending her forward, face first into the turnbuckle as Sara rolled out of the way.}Vasco Dias: See!?
Terri Morasco: A crafty move for the not so veteran-like Sara Garcia.
{Sara gets to her feet and pulls Esperanza up in the air by her legs, allowing her to drop face and stomach first into the mat below. Esperanza clutches at her midsection as Sara poses for the crowd who boo her.}Terri Morasco: A little high on herself Vasco?
Vasco Dias: Not at all Terri, she knows sheâs weathered the quick offense of Esperanza and can now be deliberate in her attack.
{As if on cue, Sara stomps away at the gut of Esperanza who rolls in pain, only to have Sara step on her back as well.}Terri Morasco: Sara targeting the midsection of Esperanza, both front and back.
Vasco Dias: Great strategy as sheâs been taught a few different submissions that channel that same area like her âHead Over Heelsâ Boston Crab.
{Sara goes back to work as Esperanza gets to the ropes, using them to pull herself halfway up before Sara pulls her up the other half, lifting her in the air and executing a Vertical Suplex. She tries to go for the second of the Triple Verticals, but is countered as Esperanza rolls her up into the first cover of the matchâŚ1!2!NO! Sara rolls out of it only to be met by Esperanza who hits her with a head of steam and a Clothesline. She follows with another and another, building some momentum before kicking Sara in the gut and peeling her over with a Butterfly Suplex in the center of the ring, floating into the cover for another two count before Sara rolls out of the ring, holding her back in discomfort.}Terri Morasco: Esperanza is taking it to Sara Garcia here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Some great moves for sure, but can she finish this off for the win?
{Esperanza climbs to the top turnbuckle as the Garcias congregate on the outside, and lunges off the top with a Crossbody, TAKING OUT BOTH GARCIAS! A âThis is Awesome!â chant breaks out as Esperanza climbs toward the apron to pull herself back into the ring as the Garcias are both reeling on the outside.}Terri Morasco: What a move by Esperanza to take out both Garcias!
{The referee gets to seven before Garcia rolls into the ring. Esperanza goes for the cover and gets a two before Garcia reaches out and grabs hold of the bottom rope causing the referee to break the pin. As Esperanza gets up and is backed off by the referee, Paige pulls Sara out of the ring and rolls back in herself.}Terri Morasco: WAIT A MINUTE!
Vasco Dias: What? I didnât see anything.
{Esperanza, who was shielded by the referee, goes after the downed Garcia, but gets rolled up into a Small PackageâŚONLY TO REVERSE ITâŚ1!2!!3!!!The bell rings!}Alison Valance: Here is your winnerâŚESPERANZAâŚSERRRRRANTO!!!
{The crowd cheers as Paige Garcia, who was the one who got pinned, canât believe it. The referee raises Esperanzaâs hand as she smiles, but is soon taken out by Paige from behind.}Terri Morasco: Oh come on! You cheated, you lost, get over it.
Vasco Dias: I think this is their way of getting over it Terri.
{Sara rolls into the ring and the two start to stomp away at Esperanza, lifting her into the Double âAll About Meâ (Rack Attack) they hit her with last week when Fiona McFly comes down to the ring, paying Esperanza back for earlier, when she too was assaulted by the Garcias. Sara and Paige drop Esperanza off their shoulders before retreating. Fiona slides in and the two look at her, holding an âLâ up to their foreheads as Esperanza and Fiona look on. Esperanzaâs music starts to play as the Garcias back up the ramp.}----------------------------------------------------------
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"A Glasgow Brawl"
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{ We appear backstage as our focus is on Hooligan who marches down the corridor, clearly amped up for his upcoming bout with Nighthawk. He walks down the corridor with purpose past a few technicians as he psyches himself up. Hooligan suddenly walks shoulder first into a large framed man, startling him as he stops to look up at him. }Hooligan: Ey, watch where ya goin pal.
{ Hooligan looks up as our camera pans backwards⌠to reveal the imposing figure of Cyrus Daniels who stares down at the Scot. }Cyrus Daniels: Excuse me?
Hooligan: Ah said, watch where ya goin.
Cyrus Daniels: Why? What are you going to do about it?
{ Holligan smiles. }Hooligan: What ah always doâŚ
{ Suddenly Hooligan swings a fist, which catches Cyrus a little by surprise but before long the two big men are exchanging fists back and forth as they crash into a number of objects around the backstage area, knocking technical equipment flying. Tech workers scream as they begin to scatter, desperately trying to get out of the way of the carnage as the two big men slug it out with some intense blows. }
Vasco Dias: Hooligan just started a brawl with Cyrus Daniels!? If he insane? IWF is no place for fightsâŚhey, waits a secondâŚ
{ Hooligan and Cyrus continue to trade right hands before tumbling over a table covered in a number of items which subsequently go flying into the air as they crash to the floor. Each man takes turns mounting the other and thundering fists into their head but eventually Cyrus gains an upper hand, subduing his foe for a moment by crashing an elbow or two into his temple. Cyrus takes a breather before Hooligan is right back at him, swinging his fists as these two behemoths go toe to toe. Hooligan does his best to fight back but Cyrus grabs a fire extinguisher and turns, cracking it into Hooliganâs jaw which makes a sickening crunch. }Terri Morasco: Jesus, did you hear that impact!
Vasco Dias: Whatâs left of his brain just left the station.
Terri Morasco: Do you have to be so offensive?
{ Hooligan staggers as Cyrus begins to rain down power fists into his latest victim, grabbing items that are scattered around him to use to double the effect. Hooligan swings a few wild fists, connecting occasionally but eventually the onslaught is too much for him. Cyrus finally connect with a vicious right hook to the jaw which knocks Hooligan down to one knee. Daniels grins down at him, cracking his own neck and jaw back into place. }Cyrus Daniels: Good luck out there, mate.
{ Cyrus picks up Hooligan and stares to his left at a pane of glass for a moment, seemingly transfixed by it before shaking his head and smirking, reaching for a beer bottle instead which he duly smashes over Hooliganâs head. Hooligan slumps on top of the chaos the pair have wrought as Cyrus finally backs up. Cyrus smirks as he looks down at Hooligan amidst the carnage the two have unleashed on the backstage area. Officials come flying around the corner and pull the Australian brute away from Hooligan but rather than be pushed around, Daniels pushes the officials off him as he walks away chuckling to himself as Hooligan sits up, clutching his jaw as he grins from ear to ear. }Official: Hooligan, are you ok?
{ Hooligan just looks at him. }
Official: I donât think itâs wise to go out there for your match.
Hooligan: Dunnae talk pish, amâ never gonna back down from a fight. This âappens all the time where am from.
{ Hooligan spits out a tooth, wipes the blood from his eyerow and picks himself up, pushing the officials away as he walks towards the arena for his match with Nighthawk, which is coming up next! }----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Nighthawk vs Hooligan
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Ring Announcer Allison Valance: âThis next contest is a singles match and is scheduled for 1 fall.â
{Gaelic music with some bagpipes and drums plays until the lights go out and the tron reads}HOOLIGAN{Hooligan will emerge riding his Harley Davidson bike and ride down to the ring, riding around the ring and surrounding his opponent. He'll park up before walking into the ring.}Allison Valance: âIntroducing first, from Glasgow, Scotland and weighing in at 275 poundsâŚ. Please welcome HOOLIGAN!â
Vasco Dias: This guy must be nuts! He just had a fist fight with Cyrus Daniels, and heâs still coming down for his match!
Terri Morasco:: Heâs either very brave, or very stupid Vasco, and Iâm not sure I could pick which one.
{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 before raising both hands above his head as the ring suddenly is flooded with blue light. 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: âAnd his opponent, from Chicago, Illinois weighing in at 185 poundsâŚ. âThe Man of 1000 HoldsââŚ.. âThe Wrestling Machineâ Nighthawk!â
Terri Morasco:: Many people make claims to be the best, but Nighthawk is one of the few that backs those claims up. Heâs arguably one of the most athletic and flexible people on the roster.
Vasco Dias: Not to mention he can go as hard as anyone else, for twice as long.
Terri Morasco:: I though you didnât like him?
Vasco Dias: I donât, but you canât but admire such impressive conditioning in an athlete.
Terri Morasco:: *sings* Bro-mance!
{As the referee rings the bell to start the match Nighthawk looks straight up at his taller, stronger, and larger opponent before shaking hands with him in a show of sportsmanship. Going for a collar-and-elbow lockup he doesnât get it as Hooligan instead responds with a hard knee to the stomach followed by a quartet of clubbing forearms to the upper back and shoulders. Looking to control his man the Scotsman goes for a knucklelock which he gets, only for Nighthawk to counter by flipping back over Hooliganâs left shoulder, using the toe of his boot to pry apart the knucklelock on the right arm, and then executing a perfect wraparound armdrag. But as he gets back up to his feet Hooligan is waiting for him with an elbow to the chest and yet more forearms to the back before deciding to try a wrestling hold, in this case an abdominal stretch. Cranking on it the best he can the Scotsman again tries to slow the pace down but canât do that again as Nighthawk reverses the hold into an abdominal stretch of his own. But before the Chicago native can get that even somewhat applied Hooligan begins to walk around with Nighthawk on his back like a small child, forcing the âWrestling Machineâ to give up on the abdominal stretch and pop out with another gorgeous armdrag. Trying to grab a foot Hooligan instead leaves himself open for a satellite headscissors from the mat. But as Nighthawk again goes for him Hooligan again attacks first, this time with an elbow right at the cheekbone followed by more forearms to the upper back and then a stomp to the head. }Terri Morasco:: Hooligan is one hard hitting guy.
Vasco Dias: Thatâs true, you can be in the best condition of your life, but youâre still gonna get hrt from an elbow to the face.
{Picking Nighthawk up Hooligan tosses him into the corner and hits more knees to the midsection followed by a foot choke before whipping him into the nearest corner. Following him in Hooligan is caught by a 2nd-turnbuckle armdrag right into another gorgeous armdrag. Deciding to take advantage Nighthawk goes for a monkey-flip and bounces himself off the top ring rope to get more momentum for it which sends Hooligan to the floor. Taking advantage of the situation the âMan of 1000 Holdsâ goes for and gets a gorgeous spaceman corkscrew moonsault press to the floor before letting out an exultant war cry in front of the 1st row of fans.} Vasco Dias: Oh my word!
Terri Morasco:: Nighthawk showing his superior athleticism again here! What a superstar!
Vasco Dias: High risk reward right there, itâs gonna hurt in the morning.
{Rolling Hooligan back into the ring Nighthawk looks to be going for a frog-style high crossbody only to be caught out of mid air and spun through into a backbreaker. Covering quickly, Hooligan shoots a glance of confusion at the referee when he tells him that he got out at the count of 2. Picking him up and hitting a 2nd backbreaker, and this time holding onto it before letting a battered Nighthawk go, Hooligan stares out at the crowd and smiles before landing a stomp to the ribs and then to the abdomen. Picking the Chicago native up and whipping him into the ropes Nighthawk somehow manages to reverse out into the La Mistica variant he calls From Dusk âTill Dawn, quickly sliding through that into a backslide that gets a 2-count. Popping up quickly to go on the attack Nighthawk walks right into a hard clothesline from Hooligan who takes a deep breath as the pace of the match is seemingly starting to wear on him a little bit. Signaling for a powerbomb Hooligan sets up for that only to see Nighthawk counter out into a hurricanrana which Hooligan rolls through on only to see the âWrestling Machineâ roll through THAT and somehow manage to frankensteiner Hooligan out of the ring. Cueing up another dive Nighthawk goes for it only to be forced to course-correct into a baseball slide when Hooligan moves. Looking to vault his smaller opponent into the ring post Hooligan is startled when Nighthawk is somehow able to land on the turnbuckle stanchion between the 1st and 2nd turnbuckles and come off of that with a diving tilt-a-whirl armdrag. Rolling Hooligan into the ring a 2nd time Nighthawk again appears to be going for that frog-style high crossbody but this time gets caught with a forearm to the jaw before being tossed off of the top turnbuckle. Managing to land on his feet the âMan of 1000 Holdsâ runs right back at Hooligan who tries to lift him up for another powerbomb and this time gets caught with a picture-perfect hurricanrana that gets a heartstoppingly close 2-count.}Vasco Dias: Oh! So close.
Terri Moroasco: We thought he had him there after that absolutely perfect hurricarana. Is there anything Nighthawk canât do?
Vasco Dias: Yeah, beat Verona! Hahaha!
{Looking up at the referee in absolute shock Nighthawk shakes it off and goes back for another armdrag only to be spun right through into an absolutely massive scoop powerslam that gets a 2-count. Landing a duo of clubbing forearms to the back Hooligan runs his thumb across his throat before whipping Nighthawk into the rope seemingly going for the Big Yin. But as he sets that up Nighthawk is somehow able to duck underneath that and duck under a rebound clothesline attempt before finding himself vaulted up into the air where he is somehow able to land on Hooliganâs shoulders and backflip himself right off. Sidestepping a charging Hooligan Nighthawk again goes for the Dusk Till Dawn and uses that as a base to spin through into an inverted La Majistral he refers to as the Jorge Rivera Special which gets another 2-count. Landing a quartet of European uppercuts Nighthawk takes a step back and charges in with another hurricanrana.} Vasco Dias: OH! HERE IT COMES!
{But as he goes for the hurricanrana Hooligan tries to roll through but Nighthawk rolls through a 2nd time right into the Alligator Clutch for the 3-count.} Terri Morasco:: What a superb match from these two guys here. Impressive display of stamina, and ability from Nighthawk, and an insane show of courage from Hooligan after that brawl with Cyrus.
Vasco Dias: Thatâs right Terri, these two left it all in the ring.
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SEGMENT
âFight together or Die alone.â
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{ Backstage we see Rob Diamond warming up for his match against Kyle Mason when Warren Kane steps into the shot, Rob stops loosening up his arms and turns to his friend. }Warren Kane: Hey man, I just wanted to say good luck tonight.
Rob Diamond: Iâm not the one whoâs going to need luck.
{ Rob sneers as he picks up the Man of Steel Championship from off a crate and throws it over his shoulder. }Warren Kane: Yeah but you know Verona has something planned, especially after what you said last week.
Rob Diamond: I donât care what he has planned, if that pampered piece of shit comes anywhere near the ring Iâm going to break his jaw.
{ Rob starts to walk away but Warren stops him. }Warren Kane: Look man, I canât be out there tonight, Daniels can, we have to fight together or weâre going to die alone.
{ Rob slowly nods his head. }Warren Kane: So good luck.
Rob Diamond: Thanks brother.
{ The bump fists before Rob turns to head toward the stage. }----------------------------------------------------------
IWF MAN OF STEEL CHAMPIONSHIP NO DISQUALIFICATION MATCH
w/ Cyrus Daniels as Special Guest Enforcer
If Warren Kane comes within 20 feet of Rob Diamond, Rob will be stripped of the Man of Steel Title
Rob Diamond (C) vs Kyle Mason
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Vasco Dias: Next up weâre going to see the end of Rob Diamondâs Man of Steel Championship reign!
Terri Morasco: Really? Youâre going to start before he even gets to the ring?
Vasco Dias: Yeah I am, that man doesnât deserve to hold a championship in IWF not after the way he talked last week.
Terri Morasco: You canât fault him for getting some things off his chest.
Vasco Dias: I can, I will and I did. If IWF is so bad then he can leave, simple as that. I hope Kyle Mason breaks both his arms.
{ AFI - Miseria Cantare blares through the PA system as Kyle Mason steps out from behind the curtains. Natasha appears behind him as he thrust his hands in the air. Natasha runs her hand on his chest before kissing him on his cheek and joining his side as he walks down to the ring. Mason hops up on the ring apron and sits on the ropes to allow Natasha in the ring. Natasha smiles at Mason as she climbs up on the ring apron and slowly bends over in front of Mason before stepping into the ring. Kyle joins her in the ring as streamers fly into the ring. Natasha gives Kyle a few words of advice before leaving the ring and Kyle leans against the turnbuckle waiting for the match to begin. }Vasco Dias: Look at that man right there, Kyle Mason, heâs a literal machine. Rob Diamond doesnât stand a chance.
Terri Morasco: Aside from the fact Rob already beat him once before with the Man of Steel Championship on the line.
Vasco Dias: It was a fluke, Mason has this.
{ 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. He begins his march down the ramp 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. }Allison Valance: Introducing to the ring at this time, 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 MAN OF STEEL CHAMPION!!! THE INFAMOUS ROB DIAMOND!!!!!
{ Rob stands in the middle of the ring and asks the crowd for silence, he takes a mic 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 as the crowd goes nuts 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. }Vasco Dias: God, just the sight of him annoys me.
Terri Morasco: Thatâs sort of his job.
Vasco Dias: No his job is to fall in line and do whatever the boss tells him.
Terri Morasco: Yeah, I donât think so.
{ Rob hands the championship over as Kyle Mason loosens up on the other side of the cage when the crowd suddenly starts to boo as Cyrus Daniels heads to the ring. }Vasco Dias: Ah finally, someone talented.
Terri Morasco: Do you ever get a kink in your neck from shoving your head so far up Veronaâs ass?
Vasco Dias: Youâre one to talk with the way you adore Rob Diamond on a weekly basis.
Terri Morasco: Sorry, I canât help enjoying people who entertain me.
Vasco Dias: Whatâll be entertaining is when Kyle Mason walks out of here tonight with the Man of Steel Championship.
{ Rob points at Daniels and starts jawing off at the side of the cage when Mason comes in from behind with a clubbing blow. The referee calls for the bell and the match to begin. }Vasco Dias: Keep your eyes on the prize Rob!
Terri Morasco: Cyrus Daniels being out here is just meant to be a distraction for Rob Diamond.
Vasco Dias: Survival of the Fittest.
{ Mason starts unleashing on Rob with right and left forearms over the back of Rob Diamond, dropping him to a knee. Kyle runs across the ring and bounces off the ropes and comes back with a running boot to the side of Robâs head. }Vasco Dias: Mason looks amazing tonight.
Terri Morasco: He looks like someone who took advantage of a distraction.
{ Cyrus Daniels claps for Mason as he pulls Rob up to his feet and kicks him several times in the side before grabbing him for a release snap suplex right into the cage wall, Rob falls hard on the top of his head and shoulder between the ropes and the cage. }Vasco Dias: Mason is a machine!
{ Kyle starts to stomp Rob between the ropes and the cage, slamming his body into the chain link wall with every boot. The referee pushes Mason off and Rob starts to get up and climb through the ropes but Mason is on him with a running snap ddt pulling Rob through the ropes and dropping him on his head again! }Terri Morasco: Heâs going to give Rob a concussion!
Vasco Dias: Good! I could use a few months without that side show!
{ The referee checks on Rob but Mason pushes him out of the way and pulls Rob up to his feet, he delivers several hard knees to the gut of Rob and then a wicked European upper cut that sends Rob stumbling into the corner. Mason connects with a running boot in the corner then doubles Rob over and lifts him up for the SPIKED PUNCH! }Vasco Dias: Diamond is down! Count him out!
{ The referee starts his count and gets to five before Rob grabs the ropes and starts to pull himself up. }Terri Morasco: Heâs not done yet!
{ Mason runs at Rob but Diamond moves and throws Kyle into the cage wall, he bounces off and Rob hits him with a fist full of Democracy that drops Kyle to a knee. Rob runs across the ring and bounces off the ropes and comes back with a SPEAR! On the kneeling Kyle Mason! }Terri Morasco: Heâs right back in this!
Vasco Dias: Not for long he isnât.
{ Daniels moves closer to the cage as Rob gets back to his feet. Rob pulls Mason up and looks for the Dominicus Driver but he turns his attention to Daniels who is right next to the cage now, Rob says something to him but the audio drops and Mason uses the distraction to his advantage and hits Rob with a back body drop! }Vasco Dias: Rob really needs to focus here.
Terri Morasco: Oh shut up already.
{ Rob tries to get right up but Mason is there with a kick to the midsection and the Sunday, Bloody Sunday clothes line over the back of his head! }Vasco Dias: That is Man of Steel material right there.
Terri Morasco: If Daniels wasnât ring side Rob would already have this match won.
Vasco Dias: Survival of the Fittest.
{ Mason pulls Rob up to his feet and whips him into the ropes, Rob ducks the clothes line on the rebound, bounces off the ropes again and looks for a cross body block but Mason catches him and hits a fall away slam into the cage wall! }Vasco Dias: Mason is using the steel structure of the cage to his full advantage!
{ Rob tries to get to his knees but Mason spring boards off the ropes with Hit the Pause Button! Rob is down and Mason screams at the referee to start counting. }Vasco Dias: This is it! New Man of Steel Champion!
{ The referee reaches five and Rob hasnât moved. }Terri Morasco: This is utter garbage.
Vasco Dias: Nothing lasts forever Terri.
{ The referee hits seven and Rob starts to move, eight, heâs on his knees, nine and Rob stands up! }Terri Morasco: Yes!
{ Mason comes from behind but Rob reverses it into a standard eighties style Mike Rotunda Hip Toss! Mason gets right up but Rob hits another hip toss! Mason is up again and itâs a third hip toss from Rob! }Terri Morasco: HIP TOSS PARTY!
{ Masons staggers to his feet and Rob grabs him again, runs him toward the cage wall and Hip Tosses Mason right into the cage wall! }Terri Morasco: And now Rob is using the cage.
{ Rob flips Daniels the bird and turns his attention back to Mason who comes running at him but Rob catches him with the NAGASAKI ATOMIC BOMB! }Vasco Dias: That moves name is highly offensive.
Terri Morasco: Stick a cork in it Vasco!
{ Masons stumbles on his feet and Rob whips him hard into the corner of the ring, he follows him into the corner with a shoulder block and then quickly sets Masonâs legs up on the second rope, he backs up and crotch chops Daniels before running in with the SHATTERED DREAMS! }Vasco Dias: Come on! That has to be a DQ!
{ Daniels is now infuriated as he heads toward the cage door. }Terri Morasco: What the hell does he think heâs doing!?
Vasco Dias: Putting that arrogant SOB in his place.
{ Daniels fumbles with the lock on the door as Rob turns his attention to him. The referee starts to yell at Daniels to back down when Warren Kane steps out on the ramp. }Vasco Dias: HE CANâT BE OUT HERE!!!
Terri Morasco: Heâs not within twenty feet of the ring!
{ Daniels looks up the ramp where Warren is and Warren hits him with a crotch chop! }Vasco Dias: He canât be here!!!!
{ Daniels starts to head up the ramp as Kyle gets the drop on Rob with a release German suplex! }Vasco Dias: GET HIM MASON!!!!
{ Daniels and Warren collide on the ramp and start to throw wild punches in each otherâs faces. }Vasco Dias: And Daniels is taking care of business!
Terri Morasco: Iâm telling you him and Verona and Ace are going to get theirs.
{ Kyle heads to the ropes and spring boards off as Rob stands with a modified Tokyo Drift ddt! Kyle transitions the fallen Rob right into a cross face in the middle of the ring! }Vasco Dias: THIS IS IT!!!!
{ Rob digs and claws at the mat as Kyle wrenches back with everything he has but Rob eventually gets to the ropes. Warren and Daniels fight through the curtain and disappear backstage. }Vasco Dias: Rob used his only rope break!
{ Kyle drags Rob back to the center of the ring and looks to lock him back into a crossface but Rob quickly counters it into an armbar! }Terri Morasco: Did you see that counter!?
Vasco Dias: PFFT!
{ Kyle is too close to the ropes and grabs them, both men get right back to their feet and Mason connects with a spinning heel kick to the gut and MIST TO THE FACE!!! Kyle starts to hit Rob with a series of punches and kicks then drops back and lines up the Strike City Bitch Superkick! Rob gets under it and grabs Kyleâs leg for a Dragon Screw! }Terri Morasco: Rob with another counter!
Vasco Dias: Kyle has got this one!
{ Rob tries to clear his eyes as he gets up, Mason is right there this time with a back fist and series of hard chops that drive Rob back into the corner. Kyle hoists Rob up onto the top rope. Kyle connects with the Superkick on Rob who slumps against the cage wall on the top rope. Kyle climbs up there and looks to pull him up into the Spiked Punch! }Vasco Dias: THIS IS IT!!!!
{ Rob knees Kyle in the head and gets his footing back on the ropes then pulls Kyle off the top with a massive DIAMOND CUTTER!!!! }Vasco Dias: NO!!!!!
Terri Morasco: YES!!!!!!
{ Both men are down in the center of the ring. }Vasco Dias: Get up!!!! GET UP KYLE!!!!
{ The referee starts his count and neither man has moved. }Vasco Dias: He needs to get up!
Terri Morasco: Iâm not sure either of them can.
Vasco Dias: A double knock out means Rob retains!
Terri Morasco: Which isnât what Verona was hoping for.
{ The referee hits five, six, seven. }Vasco Dias: COME ON!
{ They start to stir, eight. Rob rolls onto his stomach. Nine. Rob pushes himself to his feet and Kyle nips up!!!! }Vasco Dias: YES!
Terri Morasco: Theyâre both up!
{ Rob comes at Kyle but Mason catches the right hand, spins him around and right into THE QUICKENING!!!! }Vasco Dias: THE QUICKENING!!!!!
{ But theyâre both down again. }Vasco Dias: Itâs all over now. Rob Diamondâs reign of terror is over!
Terri Morasco: I wouldnât be so sure.
Vasco Dias: Kyle Mason is about to claim the Man of Steel Championship!
{ Four. Five. Six. Seven. Kyle pushes himself back to his feet. Eight. Nine. Rob suddenly pops up to a huge pop from the crowd! }Vasco Dias: NO!
{ Rob hits a crotch chop and Kyle roars at him at full steam but Rob hits a drop toe hold and slams Masonâs face into the turnbuckle! }Vasco Dias: NO!!!!
{ Kyle pushes off the turnbuckles and Rob catches him with a DIAMOND CUTTER!!! Rob transitions it into the LAST CHANCERY!!! }Vasco Dias: NO!!!!
Terri Morasco: Diamond Cutter into a Last Chancery!!! Kyle is in the center of the ring!!!!
Vasco Dias: No! This canât be it! This canât be over!
{ Kyle seems to be completely out of it as the referee checks on him. }Vasco Dias: Come on Kyle! Come back to us!
{ The referee shakes his head and calls for the bell! }Vasco Dias: NO!!!!
Alison Valance: Your winner by Knock Out and STILL MAN OF STEEL CHAMPION!!!! ROB DIAMOND!!!!
Terri Morasco: Yes! I knew heâd pull through!
Vasco Dias: This is garbage!!!
{ The referee retrieves the belt for Rob as the cage is lifted off the ring. Rob drops to his knees and clutches the belt, completely exhausted from the match. }Vasco Dias: Enjoy it while it lasts RobâŚ
{ Rob stands up as the crowd starts to boo, Roberto Verona and Jake Conway are on their way to the ring! }Vasco Dias: Donât cross the boss!!!
{ Ace slaps his rake against the palm of his hand as the two men reach the ring apron. Ace hops up onto the apron as Verona watches with a grin from the outside. Rob drops his belt and prepares for a fight when⌠}Terri Morasco: Itâs Nighthawk and Andrew Jacobsen!!!!
{ Both men come running from the back and sprint down the ramp, they pass Verona on either side and slide into the ring! }Vasco Dias: What the hell do they think theyâre doing!
Terri Morasco: Theyâre tired of Veronaâs crap too!
{ Andrew and Nighthawk both beg Ace and Roberto to get into the ring but Jake drops back down and joins Roberto at ring side. }Terri Morasco: Oh look, the boss and his lap dog donât want to fight now that itâs even.
Vasco Dias: Even!? Itâs three on two!
Terri Morasco: It was about to be two on one!
Vasco Dias: Verona wasnât going to get in the ring.
Terri Morasco: OH! Of course not!
{ Rob looks to either side of him, slightly confused as Jake and Roberto start to back up the ramp. Kyle is back to his feet now and he looks like he wants some of the boss as well. }Vasco Dias: Now itâs four on two!
Terri Morasco: Would you just get your head out of his ass!
{ Rob slowly backs up, grabs his belt and drops down to roll out of the ring. }Vasco Dias: Now whereâs he going?
{ Roberto and Ace stop at the top of the ramp as Andrew, Kyle and Nighthawk all dare them to come back down but Rob on the other hand grabs a mic. }Vasco Dias: Here we go.
{ He goes to say something but Verona makes the cut throat motion and the mic is off before Rob can even speak. }Vasco Dias: HAH!
Terri Morasco: Really!?
{ Rob smirks and tosses the mic onto the ground then hops the barrier and jumps into the crowd. }Vasco Dias: Thankfully Roberto saved us from another speech.
Well howdy there pardner.