Monday Night Sacrifice
15th July 2013
Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indiana
Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen to the final episode of Sacrifice before we hit Lineage! And best of all, NO TRENT HELMS! WOO HOO!
Terri Morasco: And boy do we have an action packed show, with tag team matches galore, and weâll finally get that final four for both the Heir and Heiress to the Throne matches!
Vasco Dias: And up first, is one of those matches!
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MATCH
Fatal Fourway - Fouth Heir to the Throne Entrant
Joe Everyman vs Deathtrain Vs Ryan Shane Vs Miguel Machacho
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{The opening guitar riffs to âMustache Manâ by Cake blare over the PA system, leading into an explosion of pyrotechnics. "Mediocre" Mike Machado stumbles through the smoke that is remaining, fanning his face and gasping for oxygen. The fans give him a mixed but generally positive response; a mixture of pitied cheers and genuinely appreciative roars.} Alison Valance: "The following contest is a Fatal Four-Way Match to determine the final participant in the Heir to the Throne Finals.... Introducing first... From Orlando, Florida.... Weighing in at one hundred and ninety-five pounds.... Mike Machado!"
{A feint chant of "Me-di-ocre - clap clap clapclapclapâ starts up as Machado makes it to the ring. He slides through the bottom ropes and begins to do his pre-match stretches, including cherry pickers and windmills.}Vasco Dias: "So who are we getting tonight, Terri? Mike Machado or his non-union Mexican equivalent, Miguel Muchacho?"
Terri Morasca: "Your guess is as good as mine. But one of those two mustachioed men has a chance at making the finals of the Heir to the Throne."
{Live To Rise by Soundgarden starts blasting over the PA system. Pyros are going off on the stage all over the place. Joe Everyman then comes out onto the stage, ecstatic as ever. Joe walks down the ramp while holding their arms up towards the crowd, who cheer for Joe with deafening sound.} Alison Valance: "From Washington, D.C.... Weighing in at two hundred and fifty-two pounds.... Joe Everyman!"
{Joe then comes to the end of the ramp and does a standing jump onto the apron. Joe then climbs into the ring through the ropes and looks around in the crowd and hold up his arm. Then loud blue pyros shoot from the ring posts. Joe then stands and waits.}Terri Morasca: "Joe Everyman has yet to taste victory in IWF, having come close many times. Will tonight be his night?"
Vasco Dias: "Will Everymania run wild?"
{"Victim" by Eighteen Visions begins to play throughout the arena. The entrance ramp is dimly lit as the figure of Ryan Shane makes his way out from behind the curtain. Pyro goes off as Shane makes his way to the ring as the fans erupt in a chorus of boos.}Alison Valance: "From Allen Park, Michigan.... Weighing two hundred and ten pounds.... Ryan Shane!"
{As he gets to the ring he hops onto the apron and enters. Once in the ring and then stands he raises his hands high to the continuing sound of boos.}Vasco Dias: "It's been an up-and-down ride for Ryan Shane so far, but he did recently beat two of his three opponents in a Triple Threat. That has to make him the favorite."
Terri Morasca: "He's looking to catch lightning in a bottle, twice."
{A huge explosion of pyro erupts as "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold blasts from the pa. Deathtrain makes his way out from behind the curtain. He stops at the top of the ramp and stares around at the crowd.} Alison Valance: "And finally... From Hell, Michigan... Weighing in at two hundred and sixty-five pounds.... Deathtrain!"
{He sneers as begins to make his way down the ramp. Deathtrain climbs the steel steps and stops again to look around. He climbs over the top rope to enter the ring and climbs up on the turnbuckle.}Vasco Dias: "As the biggest man in this match, people are looking for Deathtrain to make it through. He's certainly mean enough, but can he pull through tonight?"
Terri Morasca: "Well it won't take long to find out because this match is about to start!"
{The bell rings and the four competitors eye each other up. Machado makes a bold move and moves to the center of the ring, where Deathtrain meets him. Machado immediately steps back and cowers against the ropes, and Deathtrain moves toward him. Everyman steps up and meets Deathtrain with a big left-handed punch, and then another. Ryan Shane comes in from the side and catches Everyman with a forearm shot to the side of the head, grabbing his attention. Shane kicks Everyman in the mid-section and reaches back, delivering a stiff punch to the head of the opponent. Everyman fires back with a shot of his own, which connects with Shane's jaw. Deathtrain charges Everyman and tackles him into a corner, where he and Shane suddenly find themselves both striking on the former NCW National Champion. Machado/Muchacho comes from behind and grabs Shane, spinning him around and hitting a punch of his own on Shane, which is shrugged off. Machado backs away and ducks through the ropes and to the arena floor. Shane gives chase after him, while Deathtrain clobbers Joe in the corner.}Terri Morasca: "Muchacho doing what he does best, avoiding a beating."
Vasco Dias: "That's his best attribute? I've seen him get beat up time and time again."
{Everyman fires back out of the corner with a Headbutt that stuns Deathtrain, and Joe uses this time to switch positions with the bigger man, firing off a big Knife Edge Chop that has the crowd 'WOOing!' Everyman lights up his chest some more, when Muchacho rolls back in and sees the action. He calls off Everyman and hits his own chop to the chest of Deathtrain, but comes away holding his hand in pain. This distraction allows Ryan Shane to run in from behind and Chop Block Machado's knee out from under him. Shane grabs Machado's leg and begins to work over the knee with some knee drops to the inside of his leg. Deathtrain fights fights his way back out of the corner and hits Everyman with a knee lift to the gut. Deathtrain backs Joe into the ropes and sends him off, catching him with a big Shoulder Block as he rebounds. Meanwhile, Ryan Shane grabs Muchacho's leg and tries to turn him over into a Single Leg Boston Crab, but the mustached man scurries to the bottom rope to stop the attack. Machado crawls under the rope and stands on the apron as Ryan Shane goes to attack, Machado instinctively grabs his head and drops down to the floor, hotshotting Shane throat-first across the top rope. Shane stumbles back where he is drilled under the chin by a Big Boot from Deathtrain.}Vasco Dias: "That's the danger of those multi-man matches. You can never catch your breath. One second you're getting attacked by one guy, and then there's someone else cracking you in the skull."
Terri Morasca: "Thus, it's nearly impossible to keep an advantage for more than a few seconds."
{Deathtrain turns back to go after Everyman, but Joe greets him with a Standing Dropkick that backs the big man up. Joe quickly gets to his feet and hits the ropes, coming off with a Clothesline that strikes Deathtrain in the chest, but doesn't take him down. Joe Irish Whips Deathtrain into the ropes, but Mike Machado slides in out of nowhere and hits Deathtrain with a Clothesline of his... which leads to him falling back on his behind. While Deathtrain looks down at Miguel/Mike, Everyman slips behind and hits the ropes before grabbing Deathtrain and driving him down with a Bulldog. Everyman rolls Deathtrain over and looks for an early pin attempt. 1... Muchado delivers an Elbow Drop to the back of Everyman, breaking the pin. Joe gets to his feet and stares down Muchado before booting him in the gut. Everyman grabs Muchacho and goes for a Neckbreaker, but as he turns, Ryan Shane catches Everyman with an European Uppercut that breaks his grasp. Shane ducks down and grabs Everyman, flipping him through the air and bridging into the Right Now-Thern Lights Suplex. 1... 2. Muchado delivers a Double Axe Handle smash to the gut of the bridged Shane, breaking the pinfall.}Terri Morasca: "You have to constantly play defense in a match like this, as Muchacho displayed right there."
Vasco Dias: "Just when you think you've got it won, that happens."
{Machado pulls Shane to his feet and signals to the crowd for the DDT. As he looks to hit the move, his arm slips free and he falls back down to the mat in a seated position. As the man with the iron mustache grabs his tailbone, Shane quickly maneuvers around behind him and hits a Rolling Necksnap. Shane stands over the downed Machado and puts the boots to him, stomping away repeatedly as the opponent tries to cover up. With Shane's attention fully on Machado, Deathtrain is able to grab him and surprise Shane from behind and a clubbing forearm shot. Ryan falls to his hands and knees, where Deathtrain grabs him around the waist and powers him up and down with a falling Gutwrench Powerbomb. Deathtrain goes on top for the pin. 1.... 2.. Shane kicks out. Deathtrain grabs Shane by the head and leads him over to the turnbuckles, lifting him up and flipping him upside down into the Tree of Woe position. Deathtrain delivers a couple of stomps to the chest of his opponent, before taking his boot and putting it into Shane's throat, choking him in the corner. As the referee admonishes Deathtrain for the choke, Joe Everyman comes from behind and grabs him around the waist for a German Suplex. Deathtrain plants his feet and pulls Everyman's hands apart before delivering two big back elbow shots that stun Joe. Deathtrain turns around and grabs Everyman around the throat with both hands, looking for his Crucifix Choke!}Vasco Dias: "If he can trap Everyman in that move, he may just choke the life out of him!"
Terri Morasca: "I bet Trent Helms is smiling at home watching this."
{Before Deathtrain can lift Everyman, the crafty veteran is able the bring both arms down, striking Deathtrain's arms and breaking his grasp. With Deathtrain open, Everyman grabs him before jumping and driving him into the mat with the Side Effect. Joe gets to his feet, a little bit fired up over taking the big man down, unaware as Ryan Shane has gotten out of the Tree of Woe and flies from the top, hitting Joe in the chest with a Missile Dropkick. Blade scrambles on top for a cover. 1... 2.. Everyman kicks out. Shane guides Joe to his feet and immediately connects with a big left hand... and another... and another... a flurry of lefts strike Everyman in the chops, and Shane spins to complete his Southpaw Shuffle with a Discus Punch, but as he turns, Joe leaps and nails an EKO out of nowhere! He rolls Shane over and looks for the win. 1.... 2.... Deathtrain stops the pinfall by stomping down across Joe's back! Deathtrain pulls Everyman to his feet and pulls his arm into position before lifting the opponent and driving Joe into the mat with a Pumphandle Slam. Deathtrain bounces back to his feet and lets out an intense roar as he looks out towards the crowd.}Terri Morasca: "What a high impact move by Deathtrain. You have to believe he's going to savor every minute as he tries to get payback for an earlier losses against these men."
Vasco Dias: "Not to mention the unfinished business he and Everyman have. This one's personal for the big man."
{Deathtrain pulls Everyman to his feet, and as he does, Miguel Muchacho leaps onto his back and locks on a Sleeper Hold! Deathtrain looks mildly annoyed at having the man on his back, and clearly this Sleeper Hold is nothing more than a minor inconvenience. Deathtrain lifts Everyman and squeezes him into a Bearhug... with Machado still on his back! Mike grits his teeth and wrenches the Sleeper to the best of his ability while Deathtrain squeezes the air out of Everyman's body. Joe tries to wiggle free from the move, but ultimately results to good old fashioned punches to the face to try and break the grip. Everyman finally gets free and stuns Deathtrain with a final punch before hitting the ropes and colliding with Deathtrain, sending him flying to the mat with the BANG!!! Spear. Miguel Muchacho gets crushed under Deathtrain in the process! Everyman grabs Deathtrain's leg and pulls him to the center of the ring and goes for the pin. 1.... 2.... Deathtrain gets his shoulder up! Everyman gets to his feet grabs Muchado and pulls him away from the ropes to try for the pin on him as well. Before he can drop down, Ryan Shane spins Joe around and hits a Kneeling Jawbreaker, holds Joe and beautifully transitions into a Russian Leg Sweep. Shane goes for the cover. 1..... 2.... it's not enough to keep Everyman down!}Terri Morasca: "Did you see that signature spear from Joe Everyman that took down not one, but two opponents? I thought it was over right there!"
Vasco Dias: "Of course I saw it... I'm right here. But Joe didn't have much time to capitalize, as Ryan Shane hits a perfect combination which only leads to a two count."
{Shane puts Everyman in a seated position before getting a running start and delivering a Charging Forearm to the back of the seated opponent. He goes on top for another pin attempt. 1.... 2... Joe kicks out again. Shane gets to his feet and delivers a stomp to Joe to keep him down, before spotting Machado getting to his hands and knees off to the side. Shane heads over and guides Mike to his feet before taunting him. He lifts Machado up onto his shoulders and begins spinning around, trapping his opponent in his signature Air Shane! The dizzying Airplane Spin leaves the crowd feeling motion sickness as Shane spins around the ring with great quickness, before finally dropping Machado to his feet. Both men struggle to catch their balance, with Shane getting his and charging Machado... who hits an Arm-Dragon out of nowhere! He gets to his feet and stumbles around some more as Joe Everyman charges... and gets an Arm-Dragon! Machado gets up, still stumbling and avoids a big Clothesline from Deathtrain... and nails the Soul Patch Superkick as he turns around! Deathtrain hits the mat like a fallen Oak and Machado falls back to the mat as the crowd goes crazy for his display of offense. The mustache with a man behind it slowly gets to his feet and looks at all three downed opponents, looking as shocked as anyone else. Mike then looks to the corner and nods to the crowd before heading out through the ropes and slowly climbing the turnbuckles, still woozy from his ride on Air Shane.}Vasco Dias: "Mike Machado... or should I say Miguel Muchacho just hit a flurry of offense out of nowhere! I think we learned the secret to unleashing the dragon in Machado... get him ridiculously dizzy first!"
Terri Morasca: "And now he's heading to the top rope! What's he going to do next?!"
{Machado steadies himself on the top as the crowd is absolutely roaring now. He looks down at the closest man, Deathtrain, and leaps through the air with picture perfect form for his Mustache Ride!... and misses by about three feet! The air is completely sucked out of the building as Mike nearly knocks himself unconcious with his unfortunately missed Diving Headbutt. Joe Everyman is the first man up, and he sees Ryan Shane starting to stir. Joe waits and watches as Shane gets to his feet, grabbing him around the waist and drilling him into the mat with a German Suplex. Everyman gets up quickly and motions to the crowd, trying to get them fired back up. He stares down Deathtrain as the big man slowly gets to a vertical base, before charging. Deathtrain sees him coming just in time, reaching out a hand and catching Joe by the throat! He lifts Everyman high in the air for the Dark Cloud Chokeslam... but Joe slips free and grabs Deathtrain's head as he's falling, countering into a vicious DDT! As he comes to, Everyman crawls over and rolls Deathtrain onto his back and drapes an arm across his chest. 1.... 2.... Deathtrain gets the shoulder up! The crowd begins to stomp and clap, cheering Everyman on as he slowly pushes up to his feet, with Deathtrain close behind.}Terri Morasca: "It's crunch time now! All four men are feeling the effects of this match. Who can dig deep and bring it home?"
Vasco Dias: "It's about who has the most left in the tank, and who is running on empty."
{The two heavyweights of the match exchange punches in the center of the ring, with the crowd cheering every Everyman punch and booing every shot from Deathtrain. Eventually Everyman gets the upperhand, backing down the opponent with a flurry of punches. He hits the ropes and goes on the attack, but as he rebounds, Deathtrain snatches him up and plants Everyman with a Sidewalk Slam. Train grabs one leg and lays back across Joe for the pin. 1.... 2... Everyman shoots his right shoulder off of the mat! Deathtrain is beside himself as he realizes it was only a two count. He sits up and briefly argues with the referee before standing up and looking down at Everyman. He grabs Joe by the arm and gets him to his feet before delivering a clubbing Clothesline to the back that sends Everyman back to the mat in a heap. The massive Michigan native goes over to the downed Mike Machado/Miguel Muchacho and lifts the one hundred and ninety-five pounds of dead weight to a vertical base.... where Machado surprises him with a swift kick to the gut that keels him over. Machado grabs Deathtrain's arms and hooks him up for the Handle-Bar Mustache DDT...}Vasco Dias: "This could be it!"
{Machado looks his his signature Double Arm DDT, but Deathtrain counters it with his superior upper body strength, sending Machado flipping to the mat with a modified Back Body Drop. Machado gets up holding his back, and Deathtrain whips him into the turnbuckles, Irish style. The big man heads to the opposite corner to build up steam to charge, but Ryan Shane comes out of nowhere with a Running High Knee Lift to the chin. Shane turns his attention to Machado and charges, leaping with the Stinger Splash... but Mike ducks out of the way and Shane hits the turnbuckles. The cruiserweight turns around in the corner, loopy from his collision, and is immediately crushed in the corner by Deathtrain's Running Corner Clothesline. Deathtrain turns around... and is drilled in the side of the head by a surprisingly agile Enzigiuri from Joe Everyman! Deathtrain is out on his feet, but before Everyman can capitalize, Mike Machado pushes him out of the way and grabs Deathtrain for himself. Machado tries to roll Deathtrain up into the Might of Mediocrity! The two struggle back and forth as the mustached one is determined to hit his finishing pin attempt, but Deathtrain fights him off with superior power. As they struggle the two men tumble through the ropes and to the arena floor!}Terri Morasca: "What a battle!"
Vasco Dias: "You can say that again."
{Joe Everyman looks to the outside and sees the two opponents on the floor, allowing Ryan Shane to come from behind and grab him for the Someday Snap!.... but Joe grabs the top turnbuckle, and Shane crashes back-first into the mat. The Minnesotan rolls to his feet... and Joe leaps and drills him back down with the Aurora Driver! Everyman shoots the half and rolls Shane onto his back, going for the cover. 1.... 2.... 3!}Alison Valance: "Here is your winner by pinfall.... JOE EVERYMAN!"
{Everyman climbs off the cover and has his arm raised by the referee as a look of absolute pride comes over his face.}Terri Morasca: "Joe did it! He did it! He beat three opponents and secured himself the final spot in the Heir to the Throne!"
Vasco Dias: "It was a hard fought battle and all four men brought everything they had, but tonight was the night of Joe Everyman."
{'Live to Rise' blasts in the arena and the place roars with approval as Joe climbs to the top rope to celebrate his victory.}Vasco Dias: "After years of near-misses, Joe Everyman is just steps away from being the first ever Imperial Wrestling Champion!"
Terri Morasca: "Is this the man we're going to call 'Champion'?!"
{ Suddenly the crowd begin to boo in unison as the tron lights up, revealing the smiling face of Steve Awesome who is clapping as Joe turns and stares back at him. }Steve Awesome: Hey, Joey boy! Damn, long time no speak, listen I hate to be the bearer of bad news....wait a second, Candice, I asked for low fat milk in my latte! I am going to need you to re-make this for me sugar.
{ The crowd boo as a PA takes the drink from Steve who is apparently on a film set. }Steve Awesome: It turns out silly old scatter brain here totally had his diary muddled up and I won't be able to make it next week champ. I am sorry, I know you were looking forward to having your head kicked around but we'll have a rain check on that old sport, ok?
{ Steve gets up to leave as Joe is clearly fuming, before looking back at the camera. }
Steve Awesome: And keep up the good work, maybe then we can have something a little more... my level, to compete for when we get round to this. Ciao.
{ With that Steve exits as Joe stands with his hands on his hips shaking his head. }
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SEGMENT
"Share or Steal?"
----------------------------------------------------------{ We return to Sacrifice as we join Katherine Lockheart backstage who is joined by Ashley Mastrangelo and Amber Richards. }
Katherine Lockheart: Welcome everyone, I am glad you could join us as we discover which of these lucky ladies, or if indeed either of them or both of them will be facing Tara Fenix for the Ruby Championship next week at Lineage! Boy it's going to be exciting, I can feel it!
{ Ashley and Amber both pass two envelopes to Katherine who nods respectfully to the pair as they return to their positions across her office, flanked by security personnel. }
Katherine Lockheart: I am glad to see you both made your choices independently of one another and I wish you both the best of luck...
{ Katherine lifts Ashely's letter up first, slowly opening it whilst reading the contents and smiling. }
Katherine Lockheart: Wow, you're certainly a generous girl Ashley, lucky for you Amber she has decided to share her shot with you, the only question is, have you been as humble... as giving?
{ Katherine opens the second letter, but shows no emotion as the pair stare at one another, the tension growing. }
Katherine Lockheart: Well, Amber, this is unexpected I must say...
{ Ashely becomes increasingly agitated. }
Katherine Lockheart: I am afraid, Ms. Mastrangelo that...
{ Katherine suddenly smiles. }
Katherine Lockheart: You're going to have to share that title shot! Congratulations girls, you're both going to face Tara next week...but remember, you're still a team tonight, I expect to see big things!
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MATCH
Fatal Four Way
Jake Keeton Vs Alex Jones Vs Jackhammer Vs Ryan Blade
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{The intro to Adelitas Way's "The Collapse" begins, and the lights in the arena flicker at a rapid pace. When the music hits its' stride, Ryan Blade steps out onto the stage in a flash. He walks to each side of the stage and looks out at the crowd, before his girlfriend, Chelsea joins by his side. He points at his cheek and leans to the side, allowing her to plant a kiss on his cheek. He looks out to the crowd and smirks before heading down the ramp.}Announcer: "Making his way down the aisle.... Accompanied by Chelsea.... From Virginia Beach, Virginia.... Weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds..... Ryan Blade!"
{Ryan and Chelsea walk down the entrance ramp, looking cocky while doing so. Blade goes up the ringside stairs and walks over on the apron, pulling the second and third ropes apart. Chelsea steps into the ring, and Ryan quickly follows, jumping over the top rope and immediately climbing to the second turnbuckle, looking out to the crowd. Chelsea applauds while Ryan looks out into the sea of fans, before jumping down and removing his ring jacket, while Chelsea fans herself off. Ryan gets another quick good luck kiss before helping his girlfriend out of the ring, and turning back towards the ring as he waits for the match to start.}Vasco Dias: âThis seems to be Ryan Bladeâs forte, most of his career wins have came from multi-man matches, a very interesting statistic especially for a wrestler.â
Terri Morasco: âWhen the chips are down, Ryan Blade is a sure thing!â
{The lights dim, a hush fills the arena and a mixed reaction of mostly cheers billows from the crowd as "Man of Constant Sorrow" by Charm City Devils hits the PA. Jake Keeton slowly emerges through the curtains with his full attention focused on the upcoming match. He walks down the ramp barely acknowledging the fans as he steps into the ring and begins to stretch.}Vasco Dias: âNow we got the Thrillbilly himself, Jake Keeton. I like his style, I like his charisma. But Iâm a little disappointed he hasnât made his presense known. This guy could be at the top of this company, and yet here he is. Keeton is probably the biggest threat to the Man of Steel and Cruiserweight Divisions. Keep your eye on âem.â
Terri Morasco: âGod...heâs a thick piece of man-meat, iâll tell you what...â
Vasco Dias: âIâm glad we found a good replacement for Trent...ugh.â
{The lights shut off as the theme song from SAW comes overt the PA, as we come to the height of the song the song it suddenly stops.
BREAK!
Blue smock nancy's "unsettling differences" blasts out as a spotlight shines on the entranceway. Alex Jones emerges wearing a black shirt with "prince of perfection" written on it. He walks down to the ring and leaps onto the apron sliding across it before getting into the ring and leaping onto the second rope instigating the crowd. }Vasco Dias: âJones came off blazing, and then has dropped off. Though it seems recently, weâve seen the guy turn a new leaf. Itâll be interesting how he approaches this match though, where is Alex Jonesâs career going? We may find out tonight.â
Terri Morasco: âJones needs to make that statement tonight, I wonder if heâll be able to pull this off.â
{Fallen by Volbeat plays on the PA as Angel Black steps through the curtain with a smirk, JackHammer comes through behind her, wearing a cape with a hood covering his face. The Messiah is written on the back of the cape in silver. Angel Black then heads down the ramp with JackHammer walking slowly behind her. Angel Black walks up the stairs then holds the ropes open, JackHammer walks up the stairs and then steps through the ropes before throwing off his hood then his cape and handing it to Angel Black.}Vasco Dias: âJackhammer needs a win here tonight, heâs been in a bad way, and itâs about time he shows up.â
Terri Morasco: âYou look at the giant, and expect him to have the advantage night in and night out, but he hasnât.â
{The ref calls for the bell, as the match explodes. Ryan Blade immediately goes for Jackhammer, hitting the large fighter with a hard kick to the side of the knee, and then a knee to the gut, bringing the big man down to one knee. Blade immediately charges forward hitting a snap DDT. Blade tries to lock in the guillitone choke, but Jackhammer manages to wiggle his head out of it. Now on top of Blade, he starts raining down punches.}Vasco Dias: âBlade going for the giant again, and it almost pays off.â
Terri Morasco: âJackhammer has that chip on his shoulder, Blade may be in trouble..â
{While Blade and JH are having it out, Keeton and Jones are sizing each other up, before finally locking up. Keenton gets the initial advantage, hitting Jones with a quick european upper cut, before hitting Alex with a suplex, holding Jones in the air for a brief moment before slamming him into the mat. Keenton sits up, looking around before turning over getting Alex in a headlock. Alex fights it, as both men return to their feet. Jones sending hard elbows into the midsection of Jake Keeton.}
Vasco Dias: âGreat match up between Jones and Keeton, glad to see these two starting off against each other. Keeton showing a little flair and strength with the suplex. But Jones gets the quick counter.â
Terri Morasco: âGet him Keeton! Get him!â
Vasco Dias: âNo bias there...â
{Blade has managed to slip out of Jackhammers grasp, rolling over and out, then back to his feet. Hammer looks a little dazed, having already hit his head once. Blade doesnât give him much time to think as he hits a big drop kick, sending JH into the corner. Blade returns to his feet, charging forward slamming his shoulder into Hammerâs midsection, before climbing up the turnbuckle, raining down fists, as the fans count aloud how many he has connected with. But Hammer blocks the punches, lifting Blade up, slamming him to the mat below.}Vasco Dias: âJust when it looks like Blade has an advantage, Jackhammerâs raw strength proves to be just too much.â
Terri Morasco: âRyan Blade has to be like water, only resistiting, never stopping, using momentum.â
Vasco Dias: âSomeone obviously watched Karate Kid before the show tonight...â
{Keeton clutches his stomach, as Alex swings with a lariat, but Keeton ducks. Alex changes forward, rebounding off the ropes hitting Keeton with a Lou-Thesz press before raining down hard elbows. Keeton manages to block, than catch one of Alexâs strikes, rolling it into an arm bar, clutching, then wrenching backwards.}Vasco Dias: âKeeton showing patience, having an arm bar locked in. Sometimes you gotta take before you can give.â
Terri Morasco: âGET HIM JAKEY-POO! BREAK HIS ARM!â
{JH realzies that Keeton may cause Jones to tap, so he ignores Blade for a moment, walking over to Keeton, before hitting him a with a leg drop across the chest, causing Keeton to break the hold. Alex rolls away from the two clutching his arm, but doesnât have much time as Ryan Blade is back on his feet, dropping a knee onto the ribcage of Alex Jones, causing him to fall over in pain. Blade follows up with attack by dropping an elbow directly down onto Jonesâs side.}Vasco Dias: âGreat idea by Jack Hammer, breaking the submission just in time, letting Keeton damage Jonesâs arm, and being able to catch Keeton off guard. Jackhammer may be onto something tonight.â
Terri Morasco: âShut your mouth. Blade also has targetted Jones, letâs see what happens!â
{JH lifts Keeton to his feet, who is now holding his chest. JH goes to strike down Keeton, who ducks out of the way, wrapping his arms around JHâs waist, trying to lift the big fella up for a german suplex to no avail. JH swings a hard elbow, but Keeton ducks come back around the front, hitting JH in the midsection with a hard kick, he tries to lift the big fella up with a suplex.}
Vasco Dias: âKeeton isnât going to be able to do this, Jackhammer is too massive.â
Terri Morasco: â...COME ON BABY! LIFT HIM! DO THIS!â
Vasco Dias: âTHIS IS SO WEIRD TERRI!â
{Blade is focusing on the knee of Alex Jones when he notices Keeton trying to lift JH with a suplex, he kicks Jones a few times, before forcing him out of the ring and onto the floor below. Blade turns his attention over to Keeton, who is trying to suplex the big fellow, running over grabbing the other side. The two men proceed to lift Jackhammer into the air, slamming him to the mat. Keeton and Blade pop up, looking at each other, before high fiving. This provides to be a big enough distraction, as Alex Jones, back on his feet, springboards from the top rope htting both men with a cross body slam. All for competitors are laid out on the mat.}Vasco Dias: âSweet Mercy...Blade and Keeton have lifted the monster...â
Terri Morsaco: âOnly to be taken out by that savage Alex Jones!â
{Jones hits the big aerial attack, to even the pace up, having had little advantage in the match thus far. Jones pops back to his feet, as Blade starts to stir. Jones charges forward, hitting Blade with a vicious lariat than sends the Sure Thing over the ropes, and to the floor below. Keeton is the next to get to his feet, but doesnât stay there much as Alex hits a a huge drop kick, sending the Thrillbilly over the ropes, to the floor below. Alex turns around, to see the lumbering Jackhammer returning to his feet. A cocky grin comes over Alexâs face as he hits a quick dropkick to the knee of the massive mountain, before charging against the ropes, rebounding catching JH with a knee to the side of the head, sending the big man tumbling into the ropes. Alex grabs the arm of JH, twisting around, pulling the big guy back to the center of the ring, and gets the AJ Lock in. Blade and Keeton stir to the apron, but are unable to get to the ring to break te submission, as Jackhammer is forced to tap}
Vasco Dias: Big win for Jones there, wait hold on....
{ Suddenly Miguel Muchacho charges down the ramp, followed by....a fiesta band!? He jumps on the apron, almost losing his balance before falling over the ropes he climbs through but as he gets to his feet he swings wildly and uppercuts and off guard Jake who hits the mat hard. Miguel stares around, and can't see his foe til he jumps with shock when he see's he has felled him. He then invites his band into the ring and he begins to start a rather...unique dance over the body of Keeton who never saw that one coming... and neither did we! }Vasco Dias: What the hell is this psychopath doing?
Terri Morasco: I don't know, but I have a bad feeling he will live to regret this....
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SEGMENT
Stacking the Deck
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{ Ghost Walking by Lamb of God sends the crowd into a huge ovation as the head of the Cruiser Weight Division, Angel, steps out onto the ramp. He looks around for a second before heading to the ring. No fuss, no games, he walks up the steps and gets inside the ring where he asks for a microphone. }Angel: I'm not here to waste your people's time, DOC! GET OUT HERE!
{ The crowd pops huge for Angel's take no crap attitude but the cheers quickly turn to boos as Doc steps out onto the ramp, with no music, probably per Angel's direct order. Doc pulls a microphone out of his back pocket as he looks down the ramp at Angel, no smirks, no smiles. }Doc: Alright Angel, go ahead, name your match.
Angel: Excuse me?
Doc: Name. Your. Match.
{ Angel shakes his head and laughs as he walks up to the ropes and leans over them. }Angel: I'm not out here to challenge you, Doc.
{ Doc almost looks surprised. }Doc: Really?
Angel: Yeah. I'm out here to tell you that IWF is a new promotion, a new beginning. Something everyone else seems to be able to comprehend but you. I'm out here to tell you that you can't just run around the halls doing whatever the hell you want. I'm out here to tell you that MY family is OFF LIMITS!
Doc: Your family? They were my family first, Angel. Tara is my sister and I'm not going to stand back while she gives birth to a legion of sick little monsters like you!
Angel: I thought you'd feel that way which is why I also came out here to announce your match for Lineage. It's a special match, Doc, one I think you're going to appreciate.
Doc: I doubt it.
Angel: At Lineage it's going to be Doc taking on a man I'm actually PROUD to call a brother, a man I've shared more blood with than anyone in the wrestling business... ALEX JONES!!!!
{ The crowd pops huge for this announcement. }Doc: Jones? Come on Angel, is he the best you can do?
Angel: Who said I was done? It's going to be Doc versus Alex Jones... AND a man I helped train... GJENREI!!!!!
{ The pop gets even louder as the odds are being stacked against Doc here. }Angel: STILL not done. IN A NO DISQUALIFICATION HANDI-CAP MATCH!!!!
{ Now Doc just nods his head as the odds are very against him this weekend. }Doc: You know Angel, I never expected this from you.
Angel: You didn't expect me to want revenge?
Doc: No, I didn't expect you to drop your balls at the door and send someone else to do your dirty work! But hey, thanks for the match. Better hope I don't embarrass your whole division like I did when I knocked you out cold in one move.
{ Doc drops his mic and just walks off as Angel glares coldly at the curtains where he was standing. }Vasco Dias: Huge announcement from Angel here, a no dq handi cap match featuring both Alex Jones and Gjenrei taking on Doc. I guess you don't mess with the boss.
Terri Morasco: I'm going to say that was a blatant abuse of power, one I don't think Simon is going to stand for.
Vasco Dias: Doc asked for it.
Terri Morasco: That may be so, but it's still an abuse of power.
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MATCH
Heiress to the Thone Fatal Fourway - Winner gets final spot
Tifa Heafy Vs Emma Danielson Vs Isabella Maldini Vs Alysson Gardner
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Alison Valance: The following contest, scheduled for one fall, is the last chance fatal four way for the final spot in the Heiress to the Throne final four! Introducing first... from New York City, weighing in at one hundred and fifty nine pounds, the Goddess of Xtreme... Alysson Gardner!!
{The first chords for "The Pretender" hit the PA, as images of Alysson in action are shown in slow-motion in the titantron. When the drums kick in, the tron starts flashing slices of action in an incredible speed, as Alysson shows atop the entrance ramp with her motorcycle, forcing the engine so to make a loud roar noise as the crowd cheers on. After that, she jumps off the bike and removes her helmet, looking over the crowd, before throwing up the horns, making an X with her arms. After that, the Big Red rushes down to the ring, sliding in and showing off for the crowd, throwing more cross-arm horns.}Alison Valance: Next up, from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, weighing in at one hundred and fifty seven pounds, the Hardcore Hellion, Emma Danielson!!
{"Fight" plays over the PA as Emma Danielson saunters out onto the ramp to a positive reaction from the crowd. She smirks, nodding to the crowd as she saunters towards the ring. As she reaches the foot of the ramp, Emma speeds up, jumping and sliding beneath the bottom rope. She rolls to her feet, walking over to the corner, and leans back, closing her eyes and letting the crowd cheer as she waits for the match to begin.} Alison Valance: Next, from Milan, Italy, weighing in at one hundred and twenty pounds, The Siren, Isabella Maldini!!
{Isabella entrance}Alison Valance: And finally, from Chicago Illinois, weighing in at one hundred and twenty two pounds, Tifa Heafy!
{People get on their feet when they hear the beginning of "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six starts to blare through the P.A. system. From the back running comes Tifa Heafy with a giant smile on her face. The crowd cheers for the rookie as she begins to walk to the ring slapping all the hands that are in front of her. When at ringside Tifa sprints into the ring and pops up to her feet before going to the turnbuckles to pose for the fans. Flashbulbs go off as Tifa hops down and waves to the fan, the music fading off.}Terri Morasca: This is going to be one great matchup! All four of these Diamonds are fighting for the final spot in the final four to be the first Diamond's Champion!
Vasco Dias: I hope so. That final is going to be very competitive, so if you're going to win this match, you better mean it.
{The opening bell sounds and Tifa rushes at Emma, hitting the larger Diamond with a strong crossbody, knocking them both to the mat below. Alysson and Isabella square each other up, taking as much slower approach to the beginning of the match up. Tifa quickly locks in a headlock onto Emma, trying to wear her down early. Alysson finally makes the first move against Isabella, kicking her in the gut, lifting her up and slamming her back down with authority.}Terri Morasca: Already this match is starting off to be a good one! Tifa seems to be getting the upper hand on Emma already!
Vasco Dias: You might have spoken too soon on that.
{Emma manages to overpower Tifa, who struggles to hold onto the headlock. Emma manages to work her way around, picking up Tifa and slamming her down onto her back. Tifa has to let go of the headlock as Emma lifts her up again in a side slam position. Emma quickly slams her down as Tifa recoils from the pain. On the other side of the ring, Isabella is up again and measures up Alysson. Alysson quickly kicks out Isabella's knee, dropping her down to one. Alysson steps back and lunges forward, aiming to hit a Shining Wizard onto her. However, before she can land it, Isabella charges forward, lifting up Alysson, falls backward and slams her down behind her own back. Alysson holds her back as Isabella stands up, quite proud with her work.}Vasco Dias: Quite a slam there from Isabella. She is quick on her feet, I like that.
Terri Morasca: It was a good move. And I know I'm suppose to stay neutral... but I hope Alysson can come back from this!
{Emma stomps into Tifa a few times, before Tifa manages to roll out of the way. She quickly grabs Emma's foot, trying to trip her up. Emma looks down at her, laughing a little to herself. Tifa realizes that she can't continue to do this from her position, so she quickly flips around and kicks Emma in the shin, dropping her to one knee. Tifa quickly gets to her feet, leaps over Emma and hits an Over the Castle onto Emma, slamming the back of her head onto the mat. The crowd loudly cheers this move from Tifa. She stands up and looks to the left and is quickly met with a stiff right hand from Isabella.}Terri Morasca: Uh oh, it looks like Isabella wants to pick on the smaller Tifa now!
Vasco Dias: Tifa's experience is going to be tested in this match, but don't count her out at all in this match.
{Isabella swings into Tifa a few more times before she manages to block a strong left hand, turning it into a left hand of her own. Tifa takes a few swings of her own before stepping back, leaping into the hair and connecting with a strong dropkick right to Isabella's jaw. She drops to the ground as Tifa stands up quickly, continuing the assault onto Isabella. On the other side of the ring, Emma has moved onto Alysson. Emma figures she has the opening movie, but Alysson hits a side kick into Emma's stomach before she can move in to attack first.}Terri Morasca: It seems like Emma has found a new friend in this match as well.
Vasco Dias: This fight should get interesting very quickly.
{Emma recoils from the hit, but goes in for the kill again. Emma swings a heavy left hand onto Alysson stomach, causing her to bend down slightly. Emma then pushes her hard into the corner. Emma then takes a few steps back and charges the corner, hitting a strong Stinger Splash onto Alysson. Alysson holds her chest from the impact as Emma backs up to try for another splash. Emma runs at Alysson even faster than the first time, but Alysson runs out of the corner, connecting with a spear into the mid-air Emma! As soon as the two hit the mat, the crowd bursts into cheers for the two Diamonds.}Terri Morasca: Holy... that was one hell of a move from Alysson!
Vasco Dias: I have to admit, I'm very impressed with that. Alysson completely caught Emma off guard with that one.
{Back in the ring, Tifa and Isabella are still going at it. Isabella keeps trying to get the upper hand with strikes, but with Tifa's speed, she is managing to get the break on them. After a hard kick to the stomach from Tifa, she quickly climbs the turnbuckle. Isabella sees it as Tifa jumps from the corner. Isabella catches Tifa, but Tifa locks an arm around Isabella's head, spins around and plants her with a hard Tornado DDT. The crowd loves this, but quickly turns their attention to Alysson and Emma. Alysson goes to the top rope, raising her arms to get the crowd into it.}Terri Morasca: And it looks like Alysson is going up to her favorite spot!
{Alysson sees across the ring that Tifa is gaining a strong advantage over Isabella. Tifa manages to drop Isabella to her knees with a strong boot to the stomach. She then backs up, aiming for Isabella's head. As she is doing this, Alysson leaps from the top rope, spinning in the air and nailing the G-Effect with perfection. At the same exact time, Tifa hits a Running Yakuza Kick into Isabella, dropping her to the mat. Alysson covers Emma as Tifa covers Isabella. The ref looks confused as to which cover he should count, so he decides to drop down and count both pins at the same time! He brings both of his arms down for the count.}ONE!{He brings down both arms again, as both Alysson and Tifa are unaware of the other's pin attempt.}TWO!!{As the ref brings his arms down again, Isabella kicks out of Tifa's cover.}THREE!!!{The ref's hands hit the mat as Isabella's shoulder raises up. Emma's shoulder stay flat to the mat as Alysson quickly gets up and sees the other pin attempt. Tifa is visibly upset as she sees Alysson get up in shock.}Alison Valance: Here is your winner... Alysson Gardner!!
{Alysson quickly has her arms raised by the referee as Tifa watches on in shock.}Terri Morasca: Wow, what an ending!! Both Tifa and Alysson went for the cover, but Isabella got a shoulder up, but it was all for naught, as Alysson picked up the fall on Emma!
Vasco Dias: And with that, Alysson gains the final spot in the finals. Hell of a showing from all four competitors.
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MATCH
Tag Team Match
Special Referee: Spike Kane as order by Riley Griffiths
Criminal Intent vs Doc & Davey Ortega
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{We cut back to ringside just as âIn Due Timeâ by Killswitch Engage dies down and we see one half of the tag team champions Spike Kane standing in the ring with a referee shirt on, just as the fans wait in anticipation, "Victory" hits over the PA and the crowd rise to their feet, awaiting the arrival of Doc. The lights then turn to darkness, a blue glow illuminating the top of the ramp and two white strobe lighting bolts shining across it. They cross over in a huge "X" shape, like the St. Andrews flag of Scotland, and as Doc walks out and stands under the "X", the lights turn back on Doc hops on a the spot a couple of times, before speeding up his approach to the ring as the song enters its chorus.}
Terri Morasco: Well we've got one half of a tag team and our ref, we're almost set to go.
{Ladies and Genetleman'' hits the speakers as the fans have a mixed reaction. Davey Ortega comes from the back and stand on the entrance way looking to the ring, then eyeing both sides of the crowed. He walks down the ring with confidence, making his way up the stairs to the apron, he walks to the middle of the apron and turns to acknowledge the fans, raising his hand for a photo opportunity before he gets into the ring and waits.}
Vaso Dias: Now, can these two coexist against two of the most dangerous men in IWF?
{As the drums and didgeridoo kick in, Cyrus Daniels and Stephen Kingsley walk to the ring as two men side by side with a purpose, Cyrus looks out at the sea of free people around the arena with a noticable look of disdain, whilst his partner, Stephen seems to be the more cheery of the two, providing a stark contrast to the sombre mood of Cyrus with the his million dollar grin. Cyrus uses the ropes to pull himself onto the apron and step over the ropes whilst Stephen uses the steps and before he steps into the ring, Stephen takes off his corked hat as an acknowledgement to the crowd, but Cyrus seems disinterested in engaging with them on any level, he just wants the match to start.}Vasco Dias: You know it has to be killing Spike, not being able to lay a finger on either of Criminal Intent.
Terri Morasco: The two from down under have certainly gotten under the skin of InFamous, but tonight the power is in Spikeâs hands!
{With a snarl Spike calls for the bell and the match is underway. Doc will start against Stephen Kingsley. The two circle each other before Doc goes in for a lock up. Stephen swings a wild lariat, but Doc ducks under and slips behind Kingsley, pulling his legs out and taking the man to the ground before spinning around on his back and slapping him on the head. The crowd laugh along with Doc who turns towards Davey Ortega and smirks.}Terri Morasco: Seems that there is a nice rivalry growing between Doc and Davey.
Vasco Dias: Oh thereâs something about to grow...
{Davey smirks back at Doc who seems a little confused before he turns around and is met with a thunderous rising clothesline from Stephen Kingsley. Kingsley hits the ropes and comes charging back at Doc who has bounced to his feet and takes him down with another clothesline, Doc springboards back up and BAM! Another hard shot from Kingsley before one last time Doc gets up and collides with a huge big boot from Stephen Kingsley taking the scotsman down to the ground finally. Kingsley grabs Doc by the arm and drags him to his corner, tagging in Cyrus Daniels.}Vasco Dias: And this is where the prison mentality comes in, ganging up, the numbers game.
{Daniels climbs into the ring as special referee Spike Kane makes the tag official, Daniels stares into his face as he sends a shot to Docâs head with a quick kick. He then drags Doc to his feet and whips him off of the ropes before catching him on the return and hitting a powerslam, holding on for the cover. Spike drops down to count the pin......one.......................two...-Doc kicks out. Cyrus stomps to his feet glaring right into Spikeâs face shouting that it was a slow count. Spike simply smirks back at the bigger man}Terri Morasco: Oh damn, Spike just made a powerplay, knowing that Daniels canât touch him.
Vasco Dias: Bias referee! Bias referee!
{Doc uses the distraction to roll Cyrus Daniels up, but rolls through and executes a picture perfect snap dropkick right to the face of the Australian. Doc then manages to get to his feet before Cyrus can and sends a swift kick to the gut and a horribly quick snap DDT, before rolling to his knees and tagging in Davey Ortega.}
Vasco Dias: And now itâs time for the self proclaimed âGeniusâ to show us what heâs made of.
Terri Morasco: Surprisingly enough Doc and Ortega seem to be working together fine.
{Ortega climbs in to the ring, but his eyes never leave those of Spike Kaneâs. Spike shifts his gaze from Ortega to Daniels, and Ortega moves towards the mighty Australian. He helps Cyrus to his feet before wrenching his arm, and whilst still maintaining his eye contact with Spike sends a nice European Uppercut to Daniels felling the larger man. Ortega seems a little preoccupied with showing Spike Kane what he wants to do to him to notice Cyrus getting to his feet. Spike smirks at Ortega and nods behind him, just in time for Ortega to turn into a thunderous clothesline from Cyrus Daniels, leaving Cyrus standing nose to nose with Spike}Terri Morasco: Oh man! Things could kick off here!
Vasco Dias: If either of these men lay a hand on each other, they can kiss their tag team careers goodbye!
Terri Morasco: Thereâs something more than tag team success here between these too....
{Cyrus smirks right in Spikeâs face before he turns and nails a swift boot to the head of Ortega who was slowly getting to his feet. Spike Kane backs off, keeping himself out of the action. Daniels drags Ortega to his corner and tags in Stephen Kingsley. Kingsley climbs in and starts putting the boots to Davey Ortega. After a couple of shots he drags Ortega to his feet and whips him to the turnbuckle, following right after him and nailing him with a splash. Stephen Kingsley walks back into the middle of the ring, and he points at Spike telling him to pay attention, but when he turns around.....BAM! THE SETTING SUN!! Davey Ortega explodes from the turnbuckle and nails his Setting Sun spear finisher on Stephen Kingsley}Vasco Dias: Holy crap, that came out of nowhere!
Terri Morasco: Wow, the Genius pulled that one out of thin air.
{Davey goes for a cover, and Spike drops to a knee and starts the count. One......two......thr-NO! KINGSLEY KICKS OUT! Spike holds up the two fingers confirming it was just a two count, and Davey is pissed. He gets in Spike's face shouting that it should have been a three count. Spike motions that it was only a two and for Davey to calm down, but Davey doesn't back down. Spike stands his ground and gets right back in Davey's face trying to force the smaller man to back down, when Stephen Kingsley gets back to his feet and dropkicks Davey in the back pushing Davey into Spike, and Spike into the turnbuckle.}Vasco Dias: Oh oh...
Terri Morasco: Clever by Kingsley, HE didn't touch Spike!
{Kingsley snickers to himself as he backs off and watches Spike and Davey untangle themselves. Spike pushes Davey backwards away from him and Ortega looks like he's about to punch Spike when Doc leans over the ropes and tags himself in. Spike makes the tag motion and stares daggers at Ortega, pointing to the apron. Doc climbs in and charges at Kingsley who swings wildly, but Doc ducks underneath and stops arcing himself and nailing a sweet Pele Kick to the big Australian man. Kingsley staggers to a knee and dives to the corner tagging in Cyrus Daniels. The crowd are getting really heated for this match as Doc motions for Cyrus Daniels to bring what he's got.}Terri Morasco: Well, Doc may regret this.
Vasco Dias: Doc may regret getting in the ring full stop!
{Daniels climbs into the ring and grins at Doc, flexing his muscles before the two lock up, and Daniels simply lifts Doc into the air and charges him into the turnbuckle. Cyrus then proceeds to deliver shoulder thrusts to the young man from Scotland. The crowd count along with him, and Spike just stands there unable to stop it. ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR! FIVE! SIX! SEVEN! EIGHT! NINE! TEN! Cyrus stomps away to the middle of the ring, roaring as he flexes his muscles. Doc stumbles out of the corner and Cyrus scoops him up....HOLY CRAP! THE PRICE OF FREEDOM! Cyrus rolls over and pins Doc, his eyes focusing on Spike. Spike drops down and counts.....ONE! .......TWO! ......THR-NO! WAIT!? WHAT? Spike looks up at Daniels and simply smirks shaking his head.}Vasco Dias: What the hell? Spike is refusing to count the fall!?
Terri Morasco: I guess Criminal Intent aren't the only ones who can bend the rules?
{Cyrus Daniels glares into the eyes of Spike Kane, before getting to his feet, not letting the gaze falter. The two get nose to nose and you can see the anger and frustration in both mens faces, their nostrils flaring. Cyrus starts mouthing crap to Spike, but Spike just stands there and points to the IWF logo on his referee shirt. Meanwhile, Doc has managed to crawl to his corner and tag in Davey Ortega much to a shock cheer from the crowd. Ortega charges towards the two men but Spike dodges backwards and Cyrus Daniels dodges under and towards his own corner where Kingsley reaches over and blind tags himself in. Cyrus stops a little annoyed but Kingsley climbing in turns to face his partner "I got this!" he shouts before turning around and coming face to face with Spike Kane. Spike grins at him and just says "Boo!" before Kingsley turns around and BAM!!! SETTING SUN SPEAR FROM DAVEY ORTEGA!!!! Ortega covers and Spike drops to the mat quickly counting...1!2!3!}Vasco Dias: What the hell!? QUICK COUNT!!!
{Spike calls for the bell before Cyrus can even get into the ring. Kane drops and rolls out of the ring looking extremely happy with himself as Daniels locks eyes with him and snarls, helping Kingsley to his feet. Ortega sits in the corner looking shocked and surprised that he had 'help' from his arch nemesis. Doc looks happy to have pick up the win, but the camera returns to Spike who simple smirks at Criminal Intent before crotch chopping.}Terri Morasco: Well, it seems like InFamous finally shot back at Criminal Intent in this increasingly intense war over the Tag Team Championships.
Vasco Dias: Criminal Intent got screwed man!
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MATCH
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE
WINNER TAKES ALL
Winner claims third spot in the HTTT final four
Ayla St. James Vs Kat Conway
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{The lights in the arena start to twinkle like diamonds, green, purple and red with the melodic holler and drum beat of ''Black and Silver" by Xandria. The chords of an organ punctuate the words as Kathleen Conway appears on the stage with one hand on her right hip and her husband, The Ace by her side. She begins her walk down the ramp, alongside her huband, Kathy has a smile on her face. At the foot of the ramp the couple share a kiss before Kathy gets to the ring and climbs on to the apron with her back to the ropes, she drops to one knee. She holds onto the ropes behind her as she flips her hair to the side and winks at The Ace before standing up and climbing through the middle rope into the ring. She walks to the middle and flips her hair again with a hand on her hip as the lights return to normal and the music fades.}Terri Morasco: âThere she is, The wife of the Ace, and the Queen of Diamonds Kat Conway!â
"1.....2....1...2....1,2,3,4!"
{With that, the song "Love Bites(But so do I)" by the band Halestorm begins to play. Ayla struts out, doing a little shake with the song, then struts down to the ring, throwing her arms out wildly, basking in all the attention. She nimbly leaps up onto the ring apron, and turns, hopping up to sit on the top rope. She blows a kiss in a sweeping arc to the crowd, then lets herself fall backwards, landing on her feet in the ring. She bounces around excitedly, waiting for the match to start.}Terri Morasco: âAnd one of our brightest stars, and highest flyers. Ms. Alya St. James!â
{Kat comes out strong, as soon as the bell rings, sheâs on Ayla sending hard forearms, forcing St. James into the corner. Sending Alya with an irish whip, into the opposite corner, Alya bounces out, clutching her lower back. Kat waits for her in the center of the ring, leaping into the air catching Alya with a hurricarana, but Alya rolls through the move, hooking Katâs leg for the pin.}Terri Morasco: âKat Conway with the quick offense!â
Vasco Dias: âLook at Alya, staying calm with the quick reversal into a pin!â
1...2..
{Kat manages to kick out at two, having been caught off guard by St. James rolling through. Kat quickly returns to her feet, as Alya scrambles to get to hers, but doesnât have time as Conway manages to hit a quick drop kick, hitting Alya in the shoulder, sending her rolling to the outside as she slams against the hard floor below. Conway returns to her feet, holding her arms up mocking the crowd and her opponent.}Terri Morasco: âGreat work by Conway, not getting any love from the crowd, showing âem how she feels.â
Vasco Dias: âShe lets her work in the ring talk for her, and when the fans donât appreciate it, she doesnât mind showing them whoâs the best.â
{Alya staggers to her feet, as Kat Conway exits to the apron, stalking her prey. As Alya is on her feet, she turns around as Conway comes off the apron looking to hit some sort of aerial move, but Alya is ready, hitting a quick drop kick right into the chest of the falling Conway, who snaps backwards falling to the hard ground below. Alya picks herself up, the fans are going nuts. She grabs Conway by the hair, helping her to her feet, before sliding Kat back into the ring, Alya follows suit.}Terri Morasco: âAlya with the big momentum shift, Conway should stay out of that element, and focus on the ground and pound.â
Vasco Dias: âWhen it comes to air, Alya has that covered, so when it came to high risk, high reward, you always gotta take Alya!â
{Alya sends a hard kick to the side of Conway, making sure to keep her on the ground. Alya runs through, springboarding off the middle rope, hitting a lionsault splash, she hooks Conwayâs leg for the pin. 1...2..}Terri Morasco: âAnother quick pick, after a fantastic move from Alya, despite how much Kat has controlled, it seems Alya has taken advantage of her chances.â
Vasco Dias: âIt seems Mrs. Conway would rather look good, than do good.â
{Conway gets her shoulder up at the 2, Alya gets back to her feet, before helping Conway to her feet. Who catches Alya with a quick jab, pushing her into the ring ropes before leaping forward with a Lou-Thesz press, before raining down punches on her high flying opponent, the ref separates the women as Conwayâs punches get more vicious. Conway pops up, again mocking Alya, before leaning down to slap Alya, who quickly grabs Conway, wrapping her up in a small package for another quick pin}
1...2...Terri Morasco: âAlya has to be in Conwayâs head at this point, these quick pins out of no where!â
Vasco Dias: âNot only that, these quick pin attempts slow down the match, and will panic even the most season of fighters. Alya is in control.â
{Conway manages to kick out again, sliding to her knees before popping to her feet she looks very annoyed with the quick pins Alya has been getting on her, Alya slides towards the ropes, picking herself up as the two have a quick standoff, before stepping forward, locking up. Alya gets the advantage with a headlock, but Conway lifts Alya up into the air, but Alya twists her body hitting a falling DDT, both women are laid out on the mat.}Terri Morasco: âLord have mercy, these two are exhausted!â
Vasco Dias: âGreat reversal by Alya, but who took the most of that impact?â
1...2...3...4...5....Kathy is first to her feet, Ayla is to her feet as well, the two women meet in the middle of the ring, and Kathy kicks Ayla in the stomach, and lifts her up into the Kat Nap. dropping her and following through with the pin attempt...1...2...3...----------------------------------------------------------
MATCH
Tag Team Match
Ashley Mastrangelo & Amber Richards Vs Eternity & Jessica Reed
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{The lights in the arena go down to a blue hue and purple smoke begins to fill the entrance way as the banging drums of "Apex Predator" by Otep resound throughout the arena, the sirens and the lyrics introduce Eternity to the audience and as the adults boo, the children seem to fear the shadowy woman who is wearing a black hat and a veil with her head bowed as she walks down the ramp. She stops in the middle of the ramp and takes a bow, taking her veiled black hat off and posing with it in her outstretched arms. This gesture seems to trigger a change in the lights as they are now raised and she continues her journey down the ramp, carrying her hat in her right hand accompanied by the chorus. She slides under the bottom rope into the ring an when she reaches the centre, she transitions into a slight skip and then the splits where she ends her entrance by putting her hat back on her head and tilting it slightly forward so it obscures her face. Jessica Reed follows down looking at her partner with trepidation.}
{The opener of âDonât Stop Believingâ by Journey plays throughout the arena causing fans to stand to their feet and cheer. As the song begins with âJust a small town girlâŚâ Ashley walks out to the stage and the crowd gives her a warm reaction. She scours the crowd from left to right with her hand over her eyes like the brim of a hat. As the song continues, and the crowd begins singing along with the popular hit, sheâs announced to the crowd.}Ring Announcer: From Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 112 pounds, ASHLEY MASTRANGELOOOOO!
As the crowd continues to sing-along Ashley makes her way to the ring, and up the steps. She jumps onto the near turnbuckle and poses for the crowd who give her another great reaction. She then jumps down and does a quick hair setting with her hands as she waits for the match to begin}
{"Bones" slowly fades in, the lyrics rolling out. As the song explodes after the first verse Amber makes her way out, her black hair flowing down as she throws her head back and lets out a laugh. Amber makes her way down to the ring and she runs and slides on her knee across the apron before resting her body against the ropes as the music fades out.}
{Amber and Jessica seem to be starting out for their respective teams. Eternity stands on the apron and seems to be carrying on a conversation with herself. Amber and Jessica walk around one another sizing each other up. They lock up and push against one another neither girl can get the upper hand in strength and they push against and away from each other. They again size each other up and go to lock up, this time Amber ducks and swings around behind Reed before picking her up in a waistlock and slamming her face first}
Terri Morasco: A great start to this match.
{Amber spins over Reedâs body and locks in a front facelock holding her down, Jessica reaches under and grabs Amberâs hand releasing her grip, she spins around under Amberâs arm and putâs Amber in a hammerlock. Amber tries to move but canât. She slams her fist into the ground as Jessica keeps her held down. Amber curls her leg around and tries to spin her body around. Jessica keeps hold of Amberâs wrist and holds a top wristlock as Amber fights to her feet. Amber rolls and kips up reversing the pressure, she pulls Jessica close and drops her with a forearm.}
Vasco Dias: Powerful arm there.
{Jessica gets to her feet and Amber bounces on the balls of her feet, Jessica turns and quickly tags in Eternity, she and Amber eye each other down they go to lock up but Eternity ducks and picks Amber up in a sidewalk slam, she goes for the pin 1âŚ2âŚAmber kicks out and Eternity grabs Amber and locks her in the dying wish (kimura) Amber moans in pain and reaches out to Ashley, Amber rolls forward taking eternity who is still latched on, Amber is able to get close enough to tag Ashley.}Terri Morasco: These ladies are showing what Diamonds have to offer.{Ashley leaps into the ring and stomps on Eternity releasing the hold, Amber rolls out holding her arm as Ashley attacks. Eternity gets to her feet and swings wildly at Ashley who ducks and connects with a side kick. Ashley goes for the pin 1âŚ.2âŚ.eternity kicks out. Ashley gets to her feet and runs across the ring hitting Jessica off the apron, Ashley turns and eats a clothesline.}Vasco Dias: These women are insperable!
{Eternity sends herself and Ashley flying over the top rope and the crowd start going nuts. The referee begins his count as the two women beginfiring shots at each other wildly......1........2.......3.......4....Amber comes running around to try and help her partner but Jessica is back on her feet and flies across the outside of the ring with a sweet clothesline.....5.....6........7.....Ashley realises what is going on and tries to turn and climb back in the ring, but Eternity screams wildly as she grabs Ashley and prevents her from doing so, whipping her hard into the security barrier.....8..... Hold on just a second here! At the top of the ramp three ladies have just joined us, Alysson Gardner, Kat Conway and Tara Fenix. Suddenly all attention goes squarely on those ladies but the referee continues to count.....9.....10!! The referee calls for the bell!}Terri Morasco: Wait....what!? A draw!? A double count out? Damn those three women just distracted those girls!
Vasco Dias: These women were fighting so intensely they didnât realise they were being counted out! And then the distraction, things could be about the get ugly here...but also, CAT FIGHT!
Terri Morasco: Well, they seemed inseperable, so maybe the draw was a fair result, but these fans....and the Diamonds themselves are not too happy....but this could get ugly...
{ Suddenly the three girls barrel down the ramp and a mass brawl between all seven ladies soon erupts as security personnel fly down the ramp and over barricades in a desperate attempt to clear this one up as we have to go to commercials as the chaos continues. }----------------------------------------------------------
MATCH
Tag Team Match
InFamous Vs Brad Kane & Bushido
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{The lights in the arena begin to dim down as the crowd rises to their feet as the opening guitar is heard echoing through the arena. Fans cheer loudly as "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3" by Coheed & Cambria is blaring through the sound system. The introduction for the song keeps building until that magical moment when the song breaks through. Pyro explodes as the lights come back on in the arena. Standing before them is that old familiar face with a slight smirk. Brad Kane stands on the stage telling people to get up to their feet if they aren't already. Feeling the pounding music he begins to walk to the ring slapping the hands of all the fans who have their hands over the barricade. Brad continues to walk around ringside showing more love for the fans who made him into a world traveled wrestler before hopping up to the ring apron. He jumps up over the top rope and leaps up to the second turnbuckle closest to him. Brad throws his arms into the air before jumping off and backing into said corner as he waits for his match to begin as more cheers and camera flashes go off.}Terri Morasco: Brad Kane has officially been announced as the Number 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Title. A chance that many are excited for.
Vasco Dias: A much deserved shot after performing spectacularly against Alex Jones at Bloody Assizes.
Terri Morasco: Indeed. Still, it begs to question, will he get along with his partner tonight?
{The drums and bass that belong to the intro of "Serious Japanese", by The Teriyaki Boyz blares throughout the arena. A red sun appears on the jumbotron as a giant Japanese flag unfurls from underneath the big screen and covers the entrance of the stage. The Japanese spoken lyrics begin and Miranda emerges from behind the flag, holding it up so Bushido could appear from under it. He steps out to the stage wearing the Cruiserweight Title around his waist. Two hands rise to his face in a martial arts pose, bending forward before making his way towards the ring. Miranda walks behind him, bobbing her head along with the music. No interaction with the audience occurs until at ringside where Bushido stamps a Kanji symbol for HONOR on a fan's forehead. Miranda helps him remove the Samurai armor at ringside where he also takes off his Jingasa and title respectfully before making his way up the steel steps and entering the ring through the middle rope. Bushido then bows to everyone in the ring before waiting in a corner.}Vasco Dias: Our Cruiserweight Champion, Bushido, has made it clear that a truce of sorts will be formed this week.
Terri Morasco: And as we all know Bushido is a man of his word.
Vasco Dias: Is that sarcasm?
{"Villain" by Theory of a Deadman hits the PA as both Rob Diamond and Spike Kane step through the curtain. The crowd has a mixed reaction for both members of InFamous as the two just over see the arena before heading down the ramp. Spike walks up the steps as Rob rolls in under the ropes. Both men take to a corner of the ring, Rob reaches high up into the air and tells the world to SUCK IT! Spike just glares at the fans. They jump down and wait for the match to start.}Terri Morasco: Obviously it was sarcasm, Vasco. Just like it's obvious that our Tag Team Champions do not look happy tonight. InFamous have had more than they could chew as of late thanks to Criminal Intent and I heard vows that tonight there will be blood.
Vasco Dias: Alls I know is they ain't drinking from my milkshake.
{The ref calls for a clean match to which Rob scoffs at, pointing at Bushido and mouthing the words 'You're dead, Stephen'. Bushido smiles back while the Kane brothers exchange a few choice words to one another. It looks like Spike and Brad are about to collide into one another when Bushido blindsides Spike with one hell of a running Yakuza kick that sends Spike spinning to the mat. Brad immediately yanks Bushido around and gets in his face for taking his first strike. Bushido looks away before shoving Brad into the corner, pointing a finger at Brad and jaw jacking him in his native tongue. Brad stands there stunned for the moment as Rob comes up behind Bushido with a double leg tackle and proceeding to nail right after left in a vicious ground and pound. Brad stands back for a few seconds, allowing Rob to take his shots before intervening with an enziguri! Rob stumbles to his feet in a daze where Brad takes him from behind then up and over with a Backdrop Driver! The back of Rob's head snaps off the mat as he finds himself kneeling before Brad who finishes "The Present" sequence with a step-down enziguri!}Vasco Dias: The bell hasn't even rung and so much has happened already.
Terri Morasco: You could cut the tension with a butterknife in that ring.
{Bushido rolls out of the ring and calls for Miranda for help but she keeps her distance, arms crossed across her breasts before simply walking away and up the ramp. Bushido is shocked at the sight but is even more surprised when Spike comes up behind him and rips him back to his feet before pitching him into the steel steps!}Terri Morasco: Not the greatest of starts for Bushido. It appears Miranda is a bit peeved at taking the Blood Red Sun to the face.
Vasco Dias: That almost sounds dirty. As dirty as what Spike did to our poor champion.
{Meanwhile, in the ring, Brad is attempting to lock in a Cravate but Rob continues fighting it, hitting back elbow after back elbow to Brad's gut until effectively pushing him up against the ropes where a desperation eye poke blinds Brad for the moment. Diamond takes Kane by the arm and then Strong Irish Whips him across the ring. Brad's back collides against the turnbuckles with such force that he immediately slumps to a sit down against the bottom one. Rob crotch chops and yells "Suck It" before rushing into him with the move with the same name only Brad raises a leg and connects with Rob's crotch as he was flying in for a Bronco Buster! On the outside, Spike is landing knee after knee to the head of Bushido, who is slumped against the steel steps. Bushido's bald head continues to be sandwiched between steel and bone until he desperately reaches up and grabs Spike by his trunks, pulling him in and down so that his face smashes against the steel steps. Bushido begins to crawl away but Spike is attempting to push through the pain as he grabs Bushido, pulling him to his feet where Bushido blinds him with the "Blood Red Sun" (Blood Mist)! Bushido then spears Spike into the announcer's table where both men go flying over the top, knocking over drinks and monitors and chairs and even Vasco.}Vasco Dias: Oh shi....
Terri Morasco: This match is getting out of hand.
{In the ring, Rob is holding his crotch but it doesn't stop him from fighting back when Brad dives on top of him with fist after fist. Rob reciprocates the action by turning over on top of Brad and delivering his own set of punches. Brad and Rob continue to roll around in the ring, brawling to no end as the ref attempts to interject himself. On the outside, Spike and Bushido have crawled around the table and begin using it to stand when they notice the other right next to each other. Spike delivers a kick to the stomach and Bushido knife chops Spike away. A welt immediately forms as Kane stumbles back only to be chopped again. Spike then European uppercuts Bushido and floors him immediately diving on top of him with punch after punch. Bushido doesn't take it lying down though as he too begins to battle back with punch after punch. All four men are rolling around brawling and blood begins to pour from various orifices of the participating gentlemen until a flock of referees storm down to the ring and work to separate the four.}Terri Morasco: I'm told we need to take to a small commercial break so that this situation could be dealt with.
{The crowd is going wild as punches are flung and kicks are thrown as Sacrifice fades to a break.}Commercial break
Terri Morasco: Welcome back, folks. We apologize for the abrupt break but we believe some semblance of normalcy has returned.
Vasco Dias: yeah but my orange cream soda paid the ultimate price.
{Referees now line the ring as Rob, sporting a busted lip, stands with Spike, whose red eyes are proof of the mist to his eyes, in their corner while Bushido, who now has one hell of a black eye, and Brad, with a busted nose, consult with one another. The bell is finally rung and Brad steps up to go one on one with his brother, Spike.}Vasco Dias: Finally an official start of the match. There's a lot of anger burning in that ring right now.
{Spike and Brad lock up in the middle of the ring, vying for position. The slightly bigger of the two, pushes Brad back into a neutral corner. Brad continues to push back, reversing the positions and slamming Spike's back against the turnbuckles before taking a few steps back with a smirk. Spike looks impressed by his brother's fortitude but that doesn't last long as Bushido's high kick from the apron snaps the back of his head into a stumble right into his brother's grasp who wastes no time locking in a Cravate and then driving his brother to the mat with a Cravate Suplex! Spike sits up holding the back of his head as Brad hits the ropes, looking to complete "The Future" with a boot to his head... However, Spike sees it coming and catches the leg and then swiftly sweeps Brad's leg from under him with his free hand. Spike then floats over, locking in his "All Hope is Lost" (Anaconda Vice)!}Terri Morasco: This could be all over here if Brad can't get to the ropes.
Vasco Dias: He is too far and that submission is technically sound. i don't see an out.
{Bushido is calling out to Brad but he can't seem to get a handle of the situation so Bushido hops off the apron and then rushes around the ring, reaching and grabbing Brad's leg and pulling him closer to the ropes, placing his foot on bottom one. The ref calls for Spike to break it up and then notices Rob running to get at Bushido. The ref hops out of the ring and gets in Rob's way. This distraction serves to help Brad as Bushido quickly hops on the apron and then climbs the turnbuckles, stretches his arms out and then flies with the "Freefall" (Benoit Flying Headbutt)! Bushido headbutts the hell out of Spike, which finally gets him to release the hold. Bushido quickly rolls out to his corner of the ring as a livid Rob continues to argue with the ref.}Terri Morasco: This rage of Rob's is costing his partner big time. He needs to cool his jets.
Vasco Dias: I wonder if you'll feel that way if somebody messed with your kids.
Terri Morasco: Bushido nor Brad had anything to do with that.
Vasco Dias: Touche.
{Spike holds his head as he uses the ropes to stand. At the same time, Brad was pushing through to get his feet under him. As both men stumble into each other back to back, Spike turns around hurriedly and Brad spins around with his "BK Backfist" that connects and ragdolls Spike to the floor. Bushido then reaches out and calls for the tag and Brad actually answers. Both men then stomp out Spike a bit before picking him up to his feet where Bushido Snapmares him over into a sitdown directly in front of Brad's path who nails him with a running boot to the face. Bushido drops down and hooks the leg, at which point the ref is done with Rob and slides back in for the cover and 1... 2... SPIKE GETS THE SHOULDER UP!}Terri Morasco: I'm impressed. Bushido and Brad are actually working as a cohesive unit.
Vasco Dias: Those two are professionals who represent a division they believe is greater than any other. Of course they'll work together.
{Bushido locks in a Side Headlock but he is unaccustomed to even the simplest of submissions so Spike begins to push himself to his feet, regardless of the pressure. Once standing, Spike reverse the Headlock into a Backdrop only Bushido had enough wherewithal to roll down Spike's back and land on his feet behind the Kane brother. Bushido nails a stiff forearm to the back of Spike's head and then follows up with a Neckbreaker. Spike is driven to the mat and clearly out of it as Bushido stands to his feet and immediately tags in Brad. Kane and Bushido work together once again by alternating elbow drops, before lifting Spike and then whipping him into the ropes. It looks like Brad and Bushido are going for a Double Flapjack only somehow Spike reverses it in mid-air and ends up hitting two simultaneous DDTs on his opponents!}Terri Morasco: Never count the God of Xtreme out. That was an amazing display of athleticism.
Vasco Dias: Now he needs to make a tag to Rob who is clearly the fresher of the two.
{Bushido rolls out of the ring for a breather while Brad is ignoring the blow. He hurries to his feet and notices Spike inching closer towards Rob. Brad takes his brother by the leg and begins pulling him away before dropping an elbow to the knee of Spike. Spike is in a bad way as Kane signals for the end waiting for his brother to attempt to stand. Spike gets on one knee and Brad begins firing off kick after kick as the beginning of his "Kawada Kicks" is initiated. Spike can do very little to guard against these blows so Rob steps into the ring and blindsides Brad with one hell of a "Ball Breaker" (Kick to the Balls)! Normally, the ref would call for a DQ but Bushido, inadvertently it seems, distracted the ref with an issue with his eye. Once the low blow was hit and Rob was out of the ring, Bushido acted like everything was okay again. Brad holds his netherregions as Spike pushes himself to his feet and then rushes into his brother with a "Bloody Sunday" (Brogue Kick) that levels him! Spike drops for the pin and 1... 2... BUSHIDO HITS AN ELBOW DROP TO BREAK UP THE COUNT!}Terri Morasco: I'm confused. Wasn't Bushido distracting the ref on purpose?
Vasco Dias: Apparently not. Bushido is just as much in this as Brad it seems.
{Bushido rallies Brad before stepping out of the ring. Brad's nose has been busted open again and Spike gathers his bearings and immediately shoots to his feet. Spike picks Brad up and then tags in Rob before lifting Brad into an Electric Chair position on his shoulders. Rob looks to springboard into the ring with a dropkick but Bushido comes up from behind with a chop block to the back of Spike's knee. Brad comes crashing on top of his brother as Rob dropkicks nothing in mid-air and slams back down to the mat. Bushido immediately rips Rob off the mat and throws him out of the ring. Turning to Brad and encouraging him to make the tag. Brad crawls towards his corner, pushing himself to his feet before going to make the tag when Bushido blasts him in the face with a "Blood Red Sun" (Blood Mist)! Brad is blinded as Bushido hops off of the apron and goes to retrieve his Cruiserweight Title.}Vasco Dias: Looks like our Champion has had enough of this match. I'm sure he doesn't want to tire himself too much out. He's got a big match at Lineage next week.
Terri Morasco: So much for being a man of his word.
{Brad is blindingly stumbling about as Rob slides back into the ring. Spike turns his brother around, not knowing what just occurred or not caring, and kicks him in the stomach before hitting his "Thunderstruck" (Stone Cold Stunner)! Brad shoots back up to his feet only to be driven back down to the mat with a "Diamond Cutter"! Rob hooks the leg as Bushido watches on from the ramp and 1... 2... 3!}Vasco Dias: Bushido and Brad put up one hell of a fight but it's difficult to stop our Tag Team Champions.
Terri Morasco: Are you kidding me? Bushido is a damn turncoat. Can't take this away from InFamous though.
{"Villain" hits the speakers as the ref raises Spike's arm but Rob apparently is not done as he begins swinging at a downed Brad. Brad fights back but after two finishers and the mist in his eyes there is very little that he can do. Spike intervenes, yanking Rob off of his brother and holding him back in the corner as the ref checks on Brad. Bushido looks on from the apron with a sly smirk on his face.}
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SEGMENT
"Miss Lockheart?"
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{ We suddenly cut to the backstage area as we see Tiffany Jones tentatively prowling the backstage area, looking cautiously and nervously around every corner. }
Tiffany Jones: Miss...Miss Lockheart? Are you there?
{ She continues to walk around nervously, looking left to right. }
Tiffany Jones: Where is she? She said she'd be here for an interview....
{ Tiffany pauses as she hears a sound in the distance. }
Tiffany Jones: He...hello!? Is that you Miss Lockheart?
{ Suddenly a figure emerges from behind some dumpsters, but we can't tell who it is. }
Tiffany Jones: Miss....wait...you're not...!
{ Suddenly the camera falls to the floor as we hear a struggles and some muffled sounds before a hand lifts the camera and smashes it, sending us to white noise. }
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MAIN EVENT
Singles Match
Number One Contendership for the Heavyweight Championship
Xander Famularo vs Andrew Jacobsen
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Vasco Dias: Are you ready for this next match Terri?
Terri Morasco: More than ready.
Vasco Dias: We've got a number one contenders match for the Heavy Weight Championship coming up with two of the best technical wrestlers on the planet.
Terri Morasco: Xander Famularo has been turning heads since his debut and has been on the fast track toward a match with Xavier Cross ever since guest reffing last month at Bloody Assizes.
Vasco Dias: And Andrew Jacobsen, possibly one of the most skilled wrestlers on the planet has been looking to cement his legacy here since day one. This should be a very exciting match.
{Mother by Danzig begins to play, Xander walks to the ring and awaits his opponent.}Vasco Dias: Xander is a no fuss, no games kind of guy. He's all serious, all the time and that single minded direction has gotten him very far in his young wrestling career.
{The opening riff of "Unbreakable" plays, sending the crowd into a frenzy, and as the drums kick in Andrew Jacobsen comes striding out onto the ramp. He takes a few steps forward, looking to either side with a wide grin on his face. Andrew looks dead ahead at the ring, cracking his neck, and throws his arms out and head back as a burst of red and green pyro goes off behind him. Jacobsen walks down the ramp, high-fiving fans as he walks, and pulls himself up onto the apron. He climbs through the second rope and walks to a corner, checking his gloves as he waits for the match to start.}Terri Morasco: But Andrew Jacobsen has been pretty successful over the years himself and his done that with a similar single minded dedication to his craft.
{The bell sounds and the two technical power house dance around the center of the ring. Xander holds his hand up and AJ cautiously moves in. They lock left hands and slowly lock their right hands. Xander almost immediately over powers AJ and starts to back him into the corner of the ring but AJ fights back with everything he;s got. AJ breaks the hold just before Xander drives him into the corner and swings behind Xander and goes for a rear waist lock. Xander quickly reverses the hold and grabs AJ in a rear waist lock. Andy reverse it on him and locks him once more in the rear waist lock but Xander quickly repositions himself and grabs Andy with a side head lock. Andy pushes Xander off and into the ropes. Xander rebounds and looks for a clothes line but Andy counters with a drop toe hold that slams Xander's face down in the center of the ring.}Vasco Dias: Andrew getting the upper hand over the bigger man here.
Terri Morasco: This is some straight up mat wrestling, your favorite.
{ Andy quickly capitalizes on the fallen Xander and locks him into a Steiner Recliner but Xander fights hard to get back to his feet. Andy repositionshis hands and hangs off Xander's back with a choke hold. Xander reaches behind himself and grabs Andy by the head and snap mares him over his shoulder. Andy lands hard on his tail bone and Xander drives a knee into the spine of Andy and locks him in a rear chin lock. Xander pulls back on the head of Andy but Andy fights through the pain and manages to turn himself over so that he's facing Xander and explodes up with a European upper cut. Xander backs off as Andy has broken the hold. Andy runs into Xander with a shoulder block that doesn't seem to effect him. Andy hits the ropes and goes ofr another shoulder block, Xander doesn't move. Xander rears back and swings but Andy ducks the punch, gets behind Xander, grips him and throws his hips for a mighty German suplex that he bridges into a pin. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT!}
Vasco Dias: Oh man! Did you see that? Not only did Andrew get him over his head, he managed to bridge it into a pin. Very impressive.
{ Both men are quick to their feet and Xander quickly ties Andy up and pushes him into the corner where Xander begins to unload several high knees to the mid section of Andy before turns around and driving his elbow in the side of andy's head. Xander pulls Andy hard out of the corner with a side head lock take down. Xander goes to lock him back into a rear chin lock but Andy gets free and is quick to get to his feet and connects with a drop kick that sends Xander stumbling back. Andy hits the ropes and this time comes at Xander with a leaping shoulder block that sends Xander tipping over the ropes and onto the apron. Andy runs back, hits the ropes and hits a baseball slide that knocks Xander off the apron and onto the floor. Andy quickly climbs up the ropes as Xander start to get to his feet. As soon as Xander is up Andy leaps off with a cross body BUT XANDER CATCHES HIM! Xander holds Andy in his arms and runs him straight into the ring post bending his back in half across it and then just letting Andy fall to the floor. }Terri Morasco: I bet Trent Helms could feel that from wherever the hell he's hiding this week.
Vasco Dias: Good. You can tell both these men really want this title shot as their leaving it all out there in the ring this week. And a little on the outside.
{Xander smirks as he reaches down and pulls Andy to his feet. He wrenches Andy's arm behind his back and then rams him into the guard rails. Xander scoopes Andy up over his head and then just lets him fall chest first across the guard rails. The ref is demanding they get back in the ring, Xander tosses Andy into the apron and he goes to roll Andy in but AJ snaps back to life with a reverse Russian leg sweep and slams Xander's face into the ring apron. Andy gets up and rolls into the ring as the ref reaches 7... 8...9... Xander just rolls in. Andy begins stomping him on the back, hard. Andy hits the ropes and comes back with an elbow drop across Xander's back. He gets up and drops another and then a third. Andy pulls Xander up and shoves him into the corner. Andy grabs the ropes and drives his shoulder into the gut of Xander three times before stepping up onto the second rope and laying in ten hard right hands!}Terri Morasco: Andrew Jacobsen just keeps fighting back against the big man.
Vasco Dias: You could argue he's been dominating Xander here a little bit more than one would expect.
{Andy grabs Xander's head and jumps off the second rope and drives him into the mat with a tornado ddt! Andy covers. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! Andy gets to his feet, Xander stands with his back to Andy and AJ drives him chest first into the turn buckles. Andy grips him around the waist and throws his hips for a German suplex. Andy stands up with Xander and hits another German suplex! Andy throws his legs and stands up a third time with Xander and wraps up the HAT TRICK! Andy covers Xander again. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! Andy gets to his feet and grabs for Xander's legs but Xander pushes hard with both feet and sends Andy flying back into the corner. Xander gets to his feet and AJ runs at him but Xander counters with the Widowmaker right hand! Xander drops down and covers Andy. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT!}Vasco Dias: SO CLOSE! Xander caught Andrew off guard there.
Terri Morasco: Both of these men have moves that can and will come out of nowhere that they need to watch for.
{Xander shakes his head as he gets to his feet and pulls Andy up too. Xander throws Jacobsen over his shoulder and looks ready to throw him into the corner for the Homeless Harpoon! He nails it and Andy staggers for a second before just falling over. Xander drops down on top of him again and covers. ONE! TWO! THR-KICK OUT! Xander looks a little frustrated as he stands up and paces around Andy. Jacobsen staggers to his feet as Xander grabs him by the head and looks ready for another right hand but Andy grabs his wrist out of no where and sends Xander to the mat with an arm drag! Xander is quick to his feet but catches a drop kick to the jaw! Both men get to their feet and Andy nails the LIGHTS OUT SUPER KICK! Both men fall to the mat, Xander from the move, Andy from exhaustion.}Vasco Dias: THIS IS IT! If Andrew can make the cover it is all over!
{Eventually Andy rolls over and crawls over to Xander. He throws his arm over Xander's chest and the ref drops down for the count. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT!}Vasco Dias: OH MY GOD! I can't believe that Xander got his shoulder up.
Terri Morasco: They want that title shot, bad, and they will fight with every thing they've got until they've got nothing left.
{Andy rolls over onto his back and lays there for a moment before forcing himself to get up. Xander rolls onto his stomach and pushes himself to his feet. Andy hits him over the back with a clubbing blow. Xander fires back with an elbow. Andy picks Xander in the gut and tries to hook him up for a pump handle slam but Xander locks his leg around Andy's. Andy lets him go and Xander explodes with a big upper cut that sends Andy stumbling back ward. Xander charges Andy but Jacobsen moves and Xander bounces off the corner. Andy runs up behind him and grabs him with a swinging reverse neck breaker! Andy rolls back to his feet and goes to grabs Xander and pulls him to his feet. Xander pushes Andy off of him and runs at him and finally hits a big clothes line. Andy tries to pop right back to his feet but Xander grabs him and nails the HATEBREEDER! Xander falls back onto the ropes for a moment and tries to recover before dropping to his knees and slumping over Andy. ONE! TWO! THR-FOOT ON THE ROPES! Xaneder smacks Andy's foot off the ropes and covers him again. ONE! TWO! THRE-KICK OUT! Now Xander is getting upset and rips Andy up off the mat. Xander rips him off his feet and preps him for the Mushroom cloud power bomb into the corner. Xander runs at the corner but Andy manges to slip off Xander's back, Xander turns and Andy connects with the Gordie Howie Special upper cut and hooks Xander up for the BOREALIS!!! }Vasco Dias: SERIOUSLY! Andrew Jacobsen is quite possibly the new master of the suplex what with the way he's been throwing around Xander tonight.
{Andy is flat on the mat, so is Xander. Slowly Andy rolls over onto his stomach and covers Xander. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! Andy doesn't look surprised as he gets to his feet and backs into the ropes, catching his breathe. Suddenly, Ryan Blade emerges from the crowd and as Andrew uses the ropes to steady himself and the referee checks on Xander he leaps onto the apron and smashes Andrew in the face with the Man of Steel belt! Xander starts to get up as Andrew stumbles from the shot he took towards Xander. Xander turns and Andy stumbles towards him...}Terri Morasco: Damn that Blade! Damn him to hell!
{ XANDER CONNECTS WITH THE WIDOWMAKER! Andy flies back against the ropes, bounces off and Xander rips him off his feet for the running MUSHROOM CLOUD! Xander folds Andy over for the cover. ONE! TWO! THREE!!!!!!}Vasco Dias: OH MY GOD! Xander came out of nowhere with that right hand and completely turned the tides of the match at the last second.
Terri Morasco: Andrew fought hard here tonight and has nothing to be ashamed of. He came within inches of winning this match but was screwed!
Vasco Dias: But that is it from us tonight ladies and gents, please join us next week for our stacked pay per view card Lineage...
{Xander stands with his arm raised, a grin on his face as he stares into the camera, knowing now that next week he will have his chance to win the IWF World Heavyweight Championship from Xavier Cross. As he celebrates however, Xavier himself appears on stage! }Xavier Cross: Congratulations, tough guy, you've earned yourself a shot at me. But I don't want to make it that easy, I have done everything to make myself a new man, to be a success where I failed before, to earn my belt and to wear it proudly. I can confidently say that you're going to have to wrench it from my cold, dead hands...
{ The crowd pops for Cross who stares intensely at Xander. }Xavier Cross: So I had a conversation with Simon de Montfort earlier, and he is going to present you with that opportunity. Because I wouldn't want this to end illegally, I will give you the chance to give me the beating you'll need to have a hope in hell of succeeding. Next week, at Lineage, you and I will be having a Street Fight for the IWF Heavyweight Championship!
{ The crowd roars as Xander smiles. }Xavier Cross: I wouldn't look so comfortable big guy, because as much as you can hurt me next week....I guarantee I am going to hurt you. This Sunday, I will still be IWF Heavyweight Champion, or die trying!{ The crowd is on its feet for their new found hero, but he's not done yet. }Xavier Cross: Also, Simon did ask me to pass on a message for you too, Ryan...{ Blade, who had begin to sneak back towards the crowd is usddenly hit with a spotlight. }Xavier Cross: I am please to announce that next week, you will have to defend you belt... against the man you juts screwed, Andrew Jacobsen...but it gets better if you manage to get yourself disqualified, as per Man of Steel rules, you will be stripped of you belt and as an added bonus, you contract will be terminated!{The crowd erupts as Blade falls to his knees with shock, clearly distraught that his plan as backfired as we close on a shot of Cross and Xander staring one another down. }
Well howdy there pardner.