Post by Riley Gordon on Jan 2, 2016 4:22:44 GMT
IMPERIAL WRESTLING FEDERATION
ANNUAL AWARDS 2015
AN EXCLUSIVE IWF NETWORK PRESENTATION
with Special Guest Hosts
Kathleen Conway & Riley Gordon
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IWF
ANNUAL AWARDS
2015
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IWF
ANNUAL AWARDS
2015
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{A video montage set to AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N Roll)" showing key highlights from another exciting year of intense IWF action begins to play.
Clips include Alex Jones and Renee Pleasant going to war inside the Dragon's Den at Metamorphosis, Renee Pleasant winning the Roulette 2015 at High Stakes and Alexis Caffrey and Renee Pleasant celebrating their respective victories at Night of the Immortals.
Eternity and Alexis raising the Diamonds World Championship each for the second time. Jessica Reed standing victorious over Ana Valentine-Jones.
Flashes of The Ace, Andrew Jacobsen and Rob Diamond holding up the Man of Steel Championship and Jack Gaither and Warren Kane with the Invictus Championship. Kayla Richards is shown being awarded the IWF Shieldmaiden at Extreme Endurance.
The video package then abruptly cuts to static before "King of the World" by Porcelain and the Tramps plays over a slow motion red and grey shot of Roberto Verona holding up the Imperial Championship and then shots of the chaos in this year's Extreme Endurance before a quick sound clip of "The End of Days"by Abney Park punctuates the devastating and unexpected return of Cyrus Daniels.
The final shot is of Roberto Verona, The Ace, Kathy Conway and Cyrus Daniels standing tall at the conclusion of Survival of the Fittest.
We slowly transition to the lavish studio set for these awards and we see Kathy Conway and Riley Gordon sat across from each other at IWF Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
Both ladies are impeccably dressed for the occasion, complimenting the elegance and style of the set design with their own.}
Kathy Conway: Hello and welcome to the IWF Annual Awards 2015 exclusively here on the IWF Network. Tonight, all of us here in the Imperial Wrestling Federation look back and celebrate the professional achievements of some of the biggest and brightest stars in the company over the last twelve months.
Riley Gordon: That's right Kathy, tonight we reveal who you the awesome IWF fans have voted as the winners in such categories as the Superstar and Diamond of the Year as well as who you guys think were the Breakout Superstar and Diamond in the Rough of 2015 as well as many more.
Clips include Alex Jones and Renee Pleasant going to war inside the Dragon's Den at Metamorphosis, Renee Pleasant winning the Roulette 2015 at High Stakes and Alexis Caffrey and Renee Pleasant celebrating their respective victories at Night of the Immortals.
Eternity and Alexis raising the Diamonds World Championship each for the second time. Jessica Reed standing victorious over Ana Valentine-Jones.
Flashes of The Ace, Andrew Jacobsen and Rob Diamond holding up the Man of Steel Championship and Jack Gaither and Warren Kane with the Invictus Championship. Kayla Richards is shown being awarded the IWF Shieldmaiden at Extreme Endurance.
The video package then abruptly cuts to static before "King of the World" by Porcelain and the Tramps plays over a slow motion red and grey shot of Roberto Verona holding up the Imperial Championship and then shots of the chaos in this year's Extreme Endurance before a quick sound clip of "The End of Days"by Abney Park punctuates the devastating and unexpected return of Cyrus Daniels.
The final shot is of Roberto Verona, The Ace, Kathy Conway and Cyrus Daniels standing tall at the conclusion of Survival of the Fittest.
We slowly transition to the lavish studio set for these awards and we see Kathy Conway and Riley Gordon sat across from each other at IWF Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
Both ladies are impeccably dressed for the occasion, complimenting the elegance and style of the set design with their own.}
Kathy Conway: Hello and welcome to the IWF Annual Awards 2015 exclusively here on the IWF Network. Tonight, all of us here in the Imperial Wrestling Federation look back and celebrate the professional achievements of some of the biggest and brightest stars in the company over the last twelve months.
Riley Gordon: That's right Kathy, tonight we reveal who you the awesome IWF fans have voted as the winners in such categories as the Superstar and Diamond of the Year as well as who you guys think were the Breakout Superstar and Diamond in the Rough of 2015 as well as many more.
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IWF
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
2015
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IWF
DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH
2015
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Kathy Conway: So without further to do, let's get things started with our first category...Diamond in the Rough. This award was for which young up and coming Diamond you felt had the best year overall...
Riley Gordon: And the nominees for IWF Diamond in the Rough 2015 were: Esperanza Serranto, Emma Danielson, Fiona McFly. Paige Garcia, Eliza Valentine and Kayla Richards...
Kathy Conway: And the winner...your IWF Diamond in the Rough 2015 is.......KAYLA RICHARDS!
Riley Gordon: Well that really is no surprise when you consider the kind of success the first ever and current reigning IWF Shieldmaiden has had ever since she won the title in the first ever Six Way Maiden of Steel Match at Extreme Endurance back in September.
{A brief highlight package of all of Kayla's Shieldmaiden defences plays before we cut back to our beautiful hosts. Kathy reaches off screen for the prestigious "Diamond in the Rough 2015" statuette and holds it for the camera.}
Kathy Conway: This is the part where we'd usually cut away to an exclusive interview with the woman herself, but unfortunately Kayla couldn't be here with us tonight, and so it is left to me to just say Congratulations Kayla Richards, the loyal IWF fans felt you deserved this honour and as Head of the Diamonds Division, I do too. May your successes only grow from here in 2016.
Kathy Conway: And the winner...your IWF Diamond in the Rough 2015 is.......KAYLA RICHARDS!
Riley Gordon: Well that really is no surprise when you consider the kind of success the first ever and current reigning IWF Shieldmaiden has had ever since she won the title in the first ever Six Way Maiden of Steel Match at Extreme Endurance back in September.
{A brief highlight package of all of Kayla's Shieldmaiden defences plays before we cut back to our beautiful hosts. Kathy reaches off screen for the prestigious "Diamond in the Rough 2015" statuette and holds it for the camera.}
Kathy Conway: This is the part where we'd usually cut away to an exclusive interview with the woman herself, but unfortunately Kayla couldn't be here with us tonight, and so it is left to me to just say Congratulations Kayla Richards, the loyal IWF fans felt you deserved this honour and as Head of the Diamonds Division, I do too. May your successes only grow from here in 2016.
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IWF
SHOW OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
SHOW OF THE YEAR
2015
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Kathy Conway: Up next we have the award for IWF's Show of the Year. I don't know about you Riley but I'm glad I didn't have to vote because I don't think I could pick just one definitive Show of the Year.
Riley Gordon: It's true. we've had an outstanding year of shows on weekly television, live on Pay Per View and of course right here on the IWF Network, but for our fans it seems there was only one clear choice as they voted the grandest stage of all...NIGHT OF THE IMMORTALS as their 2015 Show of the Year.
{A video package of all the highlights from Night of the Immortals is shown set to "War Machine" by AC/DC including The Ace's Iron Man entrance and Renee Pleasant becoming the Imperial Champion as well as Alexis Caffrey becoming the Diamonds World Champion.
We cut back to Riley and Kathy as the package concludes.}
Kathy Conway: Well, I can't argue with that. It was a great show, especially my husband's Iron Man entrance and subsequent victory over Jack Gaither...
Riley Gordon: That didn't take very long...
Kathy Conway: What didn't?
Riley Gordon: You mentioning Jake...
Kathy Conway: Oh, well, I can't help it if he's responsible for one of the most memorable entrances in this company's history at that show...
Riley Gordon: It's true. we've had an outstanding year of shows on weekly television, live on Pay Per View and of course right here on the IWF Network, but for our fans it seems there was only one clear choice as they voted the grandest stage of all...NIGHT OF THE IMMORTALS as their 2015 Show of the Year.
{A video package of all the highlights from Night of the Immortals is shown set to "War Machine" by AC/DC including The Ace's Iron Man entrance and Renee Pleasant becoming the Imperial Champion as well as Alexis Caffrey becoming the Diamonds World Champion.
We cut back to Riley and Kathy as the package concludes.}
Kathy Conway: Well, I can't argue with that. It was a great show, especially my husband's Iron Man entrance and subsequent victory over Jack Gaither...
Riley Gordon: That didn't take very long...
Kathy Conway: What didn't?
Riley Gordon: You mentioning Jake...
Kathy Conway: Oh, well, I can't help it if he's responsible for one of the most memorable entrances in this company's history at that show...
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IWF
BREAKOUT STAR OF THE YEAR
2015
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Nighthawk: "I'd like to thank the fans who voted on this award for me. Your support for me, even during dark times, is not something i take lightly or ignore. And, because I know i'm not the only person who won an award, allow me to end my time here by saying this: If you thought 2015 was good, I'm just getting warmed up."
{Nighthawk pauses for a moment to look at his award before speaking to the camera again.}
Nighthawk: "Let me tell you something, Jake Conway, because I want you to listen to my words very carefully. I am tired of constantly looking over my shoulder, of wondering if tonight is the night i'm going to be given a concussion and put on the shelf for a while.
And it is with that fact in mind, Jake Conway, that I offer you a warning.
If you want to keep playing these games, if you want to keep attacking me when i am not looking, be forewarned: One day I will catch you. I will find you. It might not be at the first Sacrifice of the New Year, it might not be the week after that. I might not even catch you by the time of our next Open Fight Night. But, and this I really do want to sink in, I will catch you.
And if you think my reputation means I will just let you off with a warning when I do catch you, you don't know me nearly as well as you think you do. You see, I treat all of my opponents with respect until they prove they don't deserve it.
When you told me I should aspire to be your protege, that started the fire. When you attacked me at Survival of the Fittest, that was another match on the pyre. And, when you hit me with a steel roulette table rake, that ends it. I have no respect for you, Jake Conway, because you are a thug and a lapdog trying to convince the world you're anything but.
So again, Jake, I make you this promise: One day, sooner or later, I will catch you.
And if the thought of what I might do, what arcane tricks I might pull out of my bag to avenge everything you've done to me and to the rest of the wrestlers in this company who just wanted to wrestle, sends a chill down your spine than I have another offer for you Jake:
Walk away. Go. Leave and become a family man for good.
Because if you step in the ring, and try and destroy my career, I hope you understand that when I catch you you will find out that I am, now and forever, not a man to be trifled with. Goodnight Jake. Keep one eye open."
{We then cut back to the studio where Kathy Conway is less than impressed by Nighthawk's threats.}
Kathy Conway: The nerve of some people! Just goes to show how big some egos are around here. A little taste of success, a little recognition and all of a sudden Nighthawk thinks he can threaten my husband and get away with it. Keep talking boy, Jake will whoop your piddly ass again before long, I promise you...
IWF
BREAKOUT STAR OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: I think it's best we keep moving right along before this turns too much into a Jake Conway love-fest...with our next award for Breakout Star of the Year 2015...
{Kathy smiles and shrugs off Riley's remark.}
Kathy Conway: If you insist. The nominees for IWF Breakout Star of the Year were: Mohammed Al Thani, Warren Kane, Kyle Mason, Nighthawk and...that guy my husband spent the better part of the year kicking from ring post to ring post before sending him on a "vacation to find himself again", Jack Gaither...
Riley Gordon: And the winner is -
Kathy Conway: Not Jack Gaither if these people have any sense....
Riley Gordon: NIGHTHAWK!
Kathy Conway: Thank God for that!
{A short video package of the self proclaimed "Man Of A Thousand Holds" showcasing his technical expertise in the ring is shown, which transitions directly into the young star's acceptance speech. Nighthawk holds onto his 2015 IWF Breakout Star of the Year statuette backstage, we see a wide smile on the face of the "Wrestling Machine".
{Kathy smiles and shrugs off Riley's remark.}
Kathy Conway: If you insist. The nominees for IWF Breakout Star of the Year were: Mohammed Al Thani, Warren Kane, Kyle Mason, Nighthawk and...that guy my husband spent the better part of the year kicking from ring post to ring post before sending him on a "vacation to find himself again", Jack Gaither...
Riley Gordon: And the winner is -
Kathy Conway: Not Jack Gaither if these people have any sense....
Riley Gordon: NIGHTHAWK!
Kathy Conway: Thank God for that!
{A short video package of the self proclaimed "Man Of A Thousand Holds" showcasing his technical expertise in the ring is shown, which transitions directly into the young star's acceptance speech. Nighthawk holds onto his 2015 IWF Breakout Star of the Year statuette backstage, we see a wide smile on the face of the "Wrestling Machine".
Nighthawk: "I'd like to thank the fans who voted on this award for me. Your support for me, even during dark times, is not something i take lightly or ignore. And, because I know i'm not the only person who won an award, allow me to end my time here by saying this: If you thought 2015 was good, I'm just getting warmed up."
{Nighthawk pauses for a moment to look at his award before speaking to the camera again.}
Nighthawk: "Let me tell you something, Jake Conway, because I want you to listen to my words very carefully. I am tired of constantly looking over my shoulder, of wondering if tonight is the night i'm going to be given a concussion and put on the shelf for a while.
And it is with that fact in mind, Jake Conway, that I offer you a warning.
If you want to keep playing these games, if you want to keep attacking me when i am not looking, be forewarned: One day I will catch you. I will find you. It might not be at the first Sacrifice of the New Year, it might not be the week after that. I might not even catch you by the time of our next Open Fight Night. But, and this I really do want to sink in, I will catch you.
And if you think my reputation means I will just let you off with a warning when I do catch you, you don't know me nearly as well as you think you do. You see, I treat all of my opponents with respect until they prove they don't deserve it.
When you told me I should aspire to be your protege, that started the fire. When you attacked me at Survival of the Fittest, that was another match on the pyre. And, when you hit me with a steel roulette table rake, that ends it. I have no respect for you, Jake Conway, because you are a thug and a lapdog trying to convince the world you're anything but.
So again, Jake, I make you this promise: One day, sooner or later, I will catch you.
And if the thought of what I might do, what arcane tricks I might pull out of my bag to avenge everything you've done to me and to the rest of the wrestlers in this company who just wanted to wrestle, sends a chill down your spine than I have another offer for you Jake:
Walk away. Go. Leave and become a family man for good.
Because if you step in the ring, and try and destroy my career, I hope you understand that when I catch you you will find out that I am, now and forever, not a man to be trifled with. Goodnight Jake. Keep one eye open."
{We then cut back to the studio where Kathy Conway is less than impressed by Nighthawk's threats.}
Kathy Conway: The nerve of some people! Just goes to show how big some egos are around here. A little taste of success, a little recognition and all of a sudden Nighthawk thinks he can threaten my husband and get away with it. Keep talking boy, Jake will whoop your piddly ass again before long, I promise you...
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IWF
MATCH OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
MATCH OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: Can we please move on now?
{Kathy smiles.}
Kathy Conway: Yes, let's, before I really give that self-righteous son of a bitch a piece of my mind...
Riley Gordon: Next we have the award for IWF's Match of the Year and just like you couldn't pick just one show, I don't think I could pick just one match for this award, we've had some tremendous matches over the past twelve months.
Kathy Conway: Of course we have, and it seems like our dedicated fan base is with you on this one Riley, because they couldn't pick just one either and so this year the Match of the Year is a joint award between the Joker in the Pack at Night of the Immortals and the Extinction Event at Survival of the Fittest...
{A video package highlighting moments from each winning match plays before it abruptly cuts as we here a voice we haven't heard in quite some time.}
Mike Laszlo: Whoa there...cut that crap off.
{Mike and Alexis walk into our picture and have a seat next to Riley, Alexis sitting on her husband's lap with the Diamonds Title over her shoulder.}
Mike Laszlo: First and foremost, it's a travesty that neither of us has won an individual award yet. I mean seriously, do the people at home even watch television or is this merely a popularity contest because their memories don't go as far back as the beginning of the year? I was the Imperial damn Champion heading into 2015. I lost it and what did I do? I won the Joker In The Pack Match...which by the way, I still hold in case anyone forgot, and I had Renee trapped in the middle of the ring before that idiot and unsafe Rob Diamond came in and Diamond Cut my wife, who is more important than any championship in the world.
{They look at each other with a smile.}
Mike Laszlo: Then there's Alexis who won the Iron Maiden, then defeated a HALL OF FAMER in Ana Jones, then beat Eternity to become a two time champion IN ONE YEAR! If she doesn't win Diamond of the Year, I'll kick the winner of that award in the face.
{Alexis nods before reaching back and grabbing the award for match of the year.}
Alexis Caffrey: With that being said, Mike won the Joker in the Pack, and I was obviously the center of the Extinction Event as well as the main attraction, so it goes without saying that we are jointly accepting the award on behalf of everyone else...and we don't care what they think.
{The two laugh before Riley interjects.}
Riley Gordon: That being said, while we have you here, Mike, any idea when we'll be seeing you back in the ring?
{Mike looks and smiles.}
Mike Laszlo: I'm cleared for physical contact as we speak...hence why I'll kick any other Diamond in the face who wins Diamond of the Year if it isn't Alexis. I'll be in that ring soon, so whoever is champ, even if it's Roberto himself...better watch out, because I have my eye on you. Let this be a message to everyone who occupies a locker stall...you're all on notice as of this second.
{The two smile and kiss before leaving with the Match of the Year Award.}
{Kathy smiles.}
Kathy Conway: Yes, let's, before I really give that self-righteous son of a bitch a piece of my mind...
Riley Gordon: Next we have the award for IWF's Match of the Year and just like you couldn't pick just one show, I don't think I could pick just one match for this award, we've had some tremendous matches over the past twelve months.
Kathy Conway: Of course we have, and it seems like our dedicated fan base is with you on this one Riley, because they couldn't pick just one either and so this year the Match of the Year is a joint award between the Joker in the Pack at Night of the Immortals and the Extinction Event at Survival of the Fittest...
{A video package highlighting moments from each winning match plays before it abruptly cuts as we here a voice we haven't heard in quite some time.}
Mike Laszlo: Whoa there...cut that crap off.
{Mike and Alexis walk into our picture and have a seat next to Riley, Alexis sitting on her husband's lap with the Diamonds Title over her shoulder.}
Mike Laszlo: First and foremost, it's a travesty that neither of us has won an individual award yet. I mean seriously, do the people at home even watch television or is this merely a popularity contest because their memories don't go as far back as the beginning of the year? I was the Imperial damn Champion heading into 2015. I lost it and what did I do? I won the Joker In The Pack Match...which by the way, I still hold in case anyone forgot, and I had Renee trapped in the middle of the ring before that idiot and unsafe Rob Diamond came in and Diamond Cut my wife, who is more important than any championship in the world.
{They look at each other with a smile.}
Mike Laszlo: Then there's Alexis who won the Iron Maiden, then defeated a HALL OF FAMER in Ana Jones, then beat Eternity to become a two time champion IN ONE YEAR! If she doesn't win Diamond of the Year, I'll kick the winner of that award in the face.
{Alexis nods before reaching back and grabbing the award for match of the year.}
Alexis Caffrey: With that being said, Mike won the Joker in the Pack, and I was obviously the center of the Extinction Event as well as the main attraction, so it goes without saying that we are jointly accepting the award on behalf of everyone else...and we don't care what they think.
{The two laugh before Riley interjects.}
Riley Gordon: That being said, while we have you here, Mike, any idea when we'll be seeing you back in the ring?
{Mike looks and smiles.}
Mike Laszlo: I'm cleared for physical contact as we speak...hence why I'll kick any other Diamond in the face who wins Diamond of the Year if it isn't Alexis. I'll be in that ring soon, so whoever is champ, even if it's Roberto himself...better watch out, because I have my eye on you. Let this be a message to everyone who occupies a locker stall...you're all on notice as of this second.
{The two smile and kiss before leaving with the Match of the Year Award.}
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IWF
SHOCK OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
SHOCK OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: That was rather unexpected, but still I'm glad Mike Laszlo is looking so healthy...
Kathy Conway: Speaking of the unexpected, what would you say was the most unexpected moment of 2015 Riley?
Riley Gordon: In this company? It has to be the return of Cyrus Daniels, surely? I mean nobody saw that coming...
Kathy Conway: For me, it has to be a toss up between the way my husband lost the Man of Steel or the way Andrew Jacobsen and Jack Gaither lost their respective titles...
Riley Gordon: Good picks, but it seems for our fans there was one moment that trumped all of that...and that was our very own COO becoming Imperial Champion at October Revolution...
{Footage of the triple threat match between Renee Pleasant, Alex Jones and Roberto Verona plays, punctuated by Roberto's victory and Alison Valance announcing him as the "NEW IMPERIAL CHAMPION...ROBERRRTTTTOOOO VERRRROOONNNAAA!"
We then join the IWF COO himself alongside Willy Carter}
Willy Carter: I am here with the winner of the IWF Shock of the Year 2015, Roberto Verona for his title victory of Renee Pleasant at…
{ Roberto shakes his head and puts a hand over Willy’s microphone, stopping him mid-sentence before turning to look at the camera. }
Roberto Verona: Would somebody like to enlighten me as to the why my inevitable success over the degenerate Renee Pleasant has been voted the Shock of the Year? Seriously? Do you all have selective memory? Have you developed wide-spread amnesia? The only people who should have been surprised that I beat Renee Pleasant are the indigenous tribes of the Amazon who shoot arrows at helicopters. The moment he walked into my trap his arrogance signed the cheque I cashed on him at October Revolution, the only thing shocking about is his short fuse lasted so long before he burned out.
Willy Carter: Well, in that case… if you don’t want the award…
{ Verona snatches the statuette from Willy. }
Roberto Verona: Don’t be ridiculous, Carter. I’m going to take this award as an endearing symbol of the utter stupidity of the IWF fan base, a shining beacon of my intellectual superiority over the swilling mass of cerebral failures who gormlessly empty their pockets as they shuffle into the arena’s week after week to shriek the names of veritable pond life like Rob Diamond, Nighthawk and Andrew Jacobsen. This will be a memorial to the reason why I have ceased paying any attention to what you all think.
{ Verona smiles. }
Roberto Verona: So for that… I thank you all for your gracious support.
{ Verona looks sternly at Willy. }
Roberto Verona: Now get out of my way, Carter.
{ Verona pushes past Willy who looks startled as we cut back to our hosts. }
Riley Gordon: Nothing to say about the size of Mr Verona's ego?
Kathy Conway: No. Not when he has a point...
Riley Gordon: And signs the pay checks that keep you and your husband on a special legends contract?
Kathy Conway: Oooh, you're starting to turn a disgusting shade of green there Riley. Careful, any brighter and you'll start to clash with your dress...
Kathy Conway: Speaking of the unexpected, what would you say was the most unexpected moment of 2015 Riley?
Riley Gordon: In this company? It has to be the return of Cyrus Daniels, surely? I mean nobody saw that coming...
Kathy Conway: For me, it has to be a toss up between the way my husband lost the Man of Steel or the way Andrew Jacobsen and Jack Gaither lost their respective titles...
Riley Gordon: Good picks, but it seems for our fans there was one moment that trumped all of that...and that was our very own COO becoming Imperial Champion at October Revolution...
{Footage of the triple threat match between Renee Pleasant, Alex Jones and Roberto Verona plays, punctuated by Roberto's victory and Alison Valance announcing him as the "NEW IMPERIAL CHAMPION...ROBERRRTTTTOOOO VERRRROOONNNAAA!"
We then join the IWF COO himself alongside Willy Carter}
Willy Carter: I am here with the winner of the IWF Shock of the Year 2015, Roberto Verona for his title victory of Renee Pleasant at…
{ Roberto shakes his head and puts a hand over Willy’s microphone, stopping him mid-sentence before turning to look at the camera. }
Roberto Verona: Would somebody like to enlighten me as to the why my inevitable success over the degenerate Renee Pleasant has been voted the Shock of the Year? Seriously? Do you all have selective memory? Have you developed wide-spread amnesia? The only people who should have been surprised that I beat Renee Pleasant are the indigenous tribes of the Amazon who shoot arrows at helicopters. The moment he walked into my trap his arrogance signed the cheque I cashed on him at October Revolution, the only thing shocking about is his short fuse lasted so long before he burned out.
Willy Carter: Well, in that case… if you don’t want the award…
{ Verona snatches the statuette from Willy. }
Roberto Verona: Don’t be ridiculous, Carter. I’m going to take this award as an endearing symbol of the utter stupidity of the IWF fan base, a shining beacon of my intellectual superiority over the swilling mass of cerebral failures who gormlessly empty their pockets as they shuffle into the arena’s week after week to shriek the names of veritable pond life like Rob Diamond, Nighthawk and Andrew Jacobsen. This will be a memorial to the reason why I have ceased paying any attention to what you all think.
{ Verona smiles. }
Roberto Verona: So for that… I thank you all for your gracious support.
{ Verona looks sternly at Willy. }
Roberto Verona: Now get out of my way, Carter.
{ Verona pushes past Willy who looks startled as we cut back to our hosts. }
Riley Gordon: Nothing to say about the size of Mr Verona's ego?
Kathy Conway: No. Not when he has a point...
Riley Gordon: And signs the pay checks that keep you and your husband on a special legends contract?
Kathy Conway: Oooh, you're starting to turn a disgusting shade of green there Riley. Careful, any brighter and you'll start to clash with your dress...
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IWF
HEROINE OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
HEROINE OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: You can be quite the bitch, can't you? Something tells me you won't be winning our next award any time soon. The IWF Heroine of the Year...
Kathy Conway: Who says I want it?
Riley Gordon: The nominees were Jessica Reed, Eliza Valentine, Amber Richards and Alexis Caffrey...
Kathy Conway: And the winner is....no surprises here...JESSICA REED!
{Highlight clips of Jessica Reed in the ring and in cosplay at various comic conventions is shown before we cut to the bubbly archetype of everything it is to be an IWF fan favourite herself standing by with Tiffany Jones.}
Tiffany Jones: Welcome everybody for another award. I’m delighted to introduce the Heroine of the Year 2015, Jessica Reed!
{ Jessica appears in shot, waving energetically as she clutches her award in the other hand. }
Jessica Reed: It’s a pleasure to be here, Tiffany.
Tiffany Jones: How does it feel to win this award for a second time?
Jessica Reed: I am honestly so flattered that you guys still have so much faith in me and enjoy my work, even if it has been much reduced of late. I always put my heart and soul into everything I do, when I had the opportunity to put Ana Jones in her place, to put an end to her reign of tyranny, I scratched and clawed my way back to fitness and put everything into that mission. With all your support, I was able to accomplish that and… it seems, give you a memory to cherish for 2015 and I am incredibly honoured that you have chosen to acknowledge that with this prestigious award.
{ Jessica pauses }
Jessica Reed: However, this isn’t just my award. This award is for all the girls who have fought against those who would hold them down, who’d tell them to be something that they are not or who’d tell them that they’re not worthwhile. There are so many girls who have been here all year, putting their bodies on their line, putting on a show for you guys who deserve as much, if not more recognition than I do. I am honoured to be your 2015 Heroine of the Year and I promise, in 2016…
{ Jessica smiles. }
Jessica Reed: I’m going to make sure I repay you all for your faith. Somebody has to join the guys who are standing up to authority around here and show that we’re not afraid. Somebody has to get through to Roberto…
{ Jessica smiles briefly, before bowing her head in thought and walking out of view as we cut back once more to Kathy and Riley.}
Kathy Conway: Who says I want it?
Riley Gordon: The nominees were Jessica Reed, Eliza Valentine, Amber Richards and Alexis Caffrey...
Kathy Conway: And the winner is....no surprises here...JESSICA REED!
{Highlight clips of Jessica Reed in the ring and in cosplay at various comic conventions is shown before we cut to the bubbly archetype of everything it is to be an IWF fan favourite herself standing by with Tiffany Jones.}
Tiffany Jones: Welcome everybody for another award. I’m delighted to introduce the Heroine of the Year 2015, Jessica Reed!
{ Jessica appears in shot, waving energetically as she clutches her award in the other hand. }
Jessica Reed: It’s a pleasure to be here, Tiffany.
Tiffany Jones: How does it feel to win this award for a second time?
Jessica Reed: I am honestly so flattered that you guys still have so much faith in me and enjoy my work, even if it has been much reduced of late. I always put my heart and soul into everything I do, when I had the opportunity to put Ana Jones in her place, to put an end to her reign of tyranny, I scratched and clawed my way back to fitness and put everything into that mission. With all your support, I was able to accomplish that and… it seems, give you a memory to cherish for 2015 and I am incredibly honoured that you have chosen to acknowledge that with this prestigious award.
{ Jessica pauses }
Jessica Reed: However, this isn’t just my award. This award is for all the girls who have fought against those who would hold them down, who’d tell them to be something that they are not or who’d tell them that they’re not worthwhile. There are so many girls who have been here all year, putting their bodies on their line, putting on a show for you guys who deserve as much, if not more recognition than I do. I am honoured to be your 2015 Heroine of the Year and I promise, in 2016…
{ Jessica smiles. }
Jessica Reed: I’m going to make sure I repay you all for your faith. Somebody has to join the guys who are standing up to authority around here and show that we’re not afraid. Somebody has to get through to Roberto…
{ Jessica smiles briefly, before bowing her head in thought and walking out of view as we cut back once more to Kathy and Riley.}
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IWF
HERO OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
HERO OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: Quite the heroic declaration of intent there, though I'm not sure anyone can get through to a man like Roberto Verona...
Kathy Conway: Isn't it funny that when things aren't going their way, everybody wants to be seen as some kind of hero standing up to some evil regime, the same regime by the way they depend on to feed their lifestyles as well as their egos?
Riley Gordon: There's nothing wrong for standing up for what you believe in.
Kathy Conway: No, of course there isn't...when they do it, but when when like my husband do it, it's not a matter of belief but rather a matter of corporate greed...
Riley Gordon: Are you done being a politician for the night? This is supposed to be about celebrating the achievements of those who deserve it. About being the kind of person this next award exemplifies....the 2015 IWF Hero of the Year. The nominees were: Rob Diamond, Warren Kane, Andrew Jacobsen and Renee Pleasant...and the winner is...WARREN KANE!
{We cut now to Maria Iniesta standing in front of an IWF set with a large TV screen behind her, she has an award trophy in her hands and a big smile on her face.}
Maria Iniesta: Hello ladies and gentlemen, I'm here at this time to present the Face of the Year 2015 award.
{The camera focuses on the TV screen next to her where a small video package plays. The first package shows Rob Diamond hitting a flurry of moves before his name flashes up, up next is Warren Kane shown fighting at IWF’s Open Fight Nights, before his name flashes up too, and finally Andrew Jacobsen is shown defending himself against Roberto and his goons before his name too, flashes up. Afterwards the camera pans back and Maria smiles broadly.}
Maria Iniesta: It is my great pleasure to present to you the winner of Face of the Year 2015…..Warren Kane!
{There's a sound of applause from around the set as Warren Kane walks into frame. He's dressed in a black suit, with a black shirt having the top few buttons open. He has the IWF Invictus Championship slung over his shoulder and the widest smile he's had for a while as he steps forward and hugs Maria, kissing her on the cheek before taking the award. He composes himself before turning to face the camera.}
Warren Kane: You know, I never thought I'd receive such a prestigious award, and such a show of support from my peers and fans. I mean, I never set out to try and accomplish something like this, it is, an outstanding by product of just trying to stick to my morals and in all honesty...do things the way my Ma raised me to do them.
{He shifts the weight of his championship on his shoulder, almost as if to show the weight of being a champion}
Warren Kane: Let's be honest here, the so-called “heroes” have never had a great time here in IWF. You think about the people who've made an impact on this federation, the only person who hasn't taken a stride down the dark side to do so is Renee Pleasant. Even the likes of Mike Laszlo traded in their souls for their time in the limelight. Renee isn't everybodies cup of tea. But he is a role model, he stuck to his guns, fought for what he believed in….and I intend to do the same thing. I stick by my friends, no matter what…..even Roberto can't stop me. I am proud to be here and accept this award, I am proud to even be considered for such, and I will do everything I can to honour this award, and keep it going in 2016 as your IWF Invictus Champion! Thank you very much.
{There's another small applause as Warren holds the award up, smiling, before nodding to the camera and walking off screen. We cut back to Kathy who doesn't seem very pleased at all.}
Kathy Conway: Typical Iniesta, always wanting to be different. Always asking for so much more than she deserves. Her own set? I mean come on, seriously...
Riley Gordon: Actually the set was Spike's idea. soon as he heard Warren was winning an award here tonight, he requested it - said something about wanting only the best for his son and something about owing Warren an apology...
Kathy Conway: So you authorised it?
Riley Gordon: Special provisions of a Legends contract, Spike simply asked for those privileges to be extended to Warren for the night...
Kathy Conway: For as long as I've known him, Spike's always had problems apologising to the people who deserve it...
Kathy Conway: Isn't it funny that when things aren't going their way, everybody wants to be seen as some kind of hero standing up to some evil regime, the same regime by the way they depend on to feed their lifestyles as well as their egos?
Riley Gordon: There's nothing wrong for standing up for what you believe in.
Kathy Conway: No, of course there isn't...when they do it, but when when like my husband do it, it's not a matter of belief but rather a matter of corporate greed...
Riley Gordon: Are you done being a politician for the night? This is supposed to be about celebrating the achievements of those who deserve it. About being the kind of person this next award exemplifies....the 2015 IWF Hero of the Year. The nominees were: Rob Diamond, Warren Kane, Andrew Jacobsen and Renee Pleasant...and the winner is...WARREN KANE!
{We cut now to Maria Iniesta standing in front of an IWF set with a large TV screen behind her, she has an award trophy in her hands and a big smile on her face.}
Maria Iniesta: Hello ladies and gentlemen, I'm here at this time to present the Face of the Year 2015 award.
{The camera focuses on the TV screen next to her where a small video package plays. The first package shows Rob Diamond hitting a flurry of moves before his name flashes up, up next is Warren Kane shown fighting at IWF’s Open Fight Nights, before his name flashes up too, and finally Andrew Jacobsen is shown defending himself against Roberto and his goons before his name too, flashes up. Afterwards the camera pans back and Maria smiles broadly.}
Maria Iniesta: It is my great pleasure to present to you the winner of Face of the Year 2015…..Warren Kane!
{There's a sound of applause from around the set as Warren Kane walks into frame. He's dressed in a black suit, with a black shirt having the top few buttons open. He has the IWF Invictus Championship slung over his shoulder and the widest smile he's had for a while as he steps forward and hugs Maria, kissing her on the cheek before taking the award. He composes himself before turning to face the camera.}
Warren Kane: You know, I never thought I'd receive such a prestigious award, and such a show of support from my peers and fans. I mean, I never set out to try and accomplish something like this, it is, an outstanding by product of just trying to stick to my morals and in all honesty...do things the way my Ma raised me to do them.
{He shifts the weight of his championship on his shoulder, almost as if to show the weight of being a champion}
Warren Kane: Let's be honest here, the so-called “heroes” have never had a great time here in IWF. You think about the people who've made an impact on this federation, the only person who hasn't taken a stride down the dark side to do so is Renee Pleasant. Even the likes of Mike Laszlo traded in their souls for their time in the limelight. Renee isn't everybodies cup of tea. But he is a role model, he stuck to his guns, fought for what he believed in….and I intend to do the same thing. I stick by my friends, no matter what…..even Roberto can't stop me. I am proud to be here and accept this award, I am proud to even be considered for such, and I will do everything I can to honour this award, and keep it going in 2016 as your IWF Invictus Champion! Thank you very much.
{There's another small applause as Warren holds the award up, smiling, before nodding to the camera and walking off screen. We cut back to Kathy who doesn't seem very pleased at all.}
Kathy Conway: Typical Iniesta, always wanting to be different. Always asking for so much more than she deserves. Her own set? I mean come on, seriously...
Riley Gordon: Actually the set was Spike's idea. soon as he heard Warren was winning an award here tonight, he requested it - said something about wanting only the best for his son and something about owing Warren an apology...
Kathy Conway: So you authorised it?
Riley Gordon: Special provisions of a Legends contract, Spike simply asked for those privileges to be extended to Warren for the night...
Kathy Conway: For as long as I've known him, Spike's always had problems apologising to the people who deserve it...
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IWF
FEUD OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
FEUD OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: Boy, you sure do know how to hold a grudge...
Kathy Conway: I married a professional wrestler, it's part of the job description.
Riley Gordon: In that case, this next award celebrates two people who did the job to perfection. The nominees for IWF Feud of the Year 2015 were: Jack Gaither and Jake Conway, Roberto Verona and Alex Jones, Alexis Caffrey and Eternity, Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant and Jessica Reed and Ana Valentine-Jones.
Kathy Conway: And the winners are ROBERTO VERONA AND RENEE PLEASANT!
{A substantial highlight package of the feud plays.}
Riley Gordon: Unfortunately Renee Pleasant couldn't be with us here yonight as he is still barred from appearing at any IWF event per the executive order of our COO Mr Verona, but we can go to Mr Verona himself for his reaction.
Willy Carter: Thank you Miss Gordon, that's right, I am pleased to announce that the winner of the 2015 Feud of the Year is none other than the titanic clash between Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant which dominated this year.
{ Suddenly, Roberto Verona walks into shot, clutching the award in his hand. }
Roberto Verona: It’s such a shame that Renee couldn’t be here to accept this award with me…
{ Verona makes a condescendingly sad face, wiping away a fictitious tear. }
Roberto Verona: It must be really tough finally running out of alibi’s to get out of punishments for the crimes he has committed, sitting at home licking the wounds to his pride as he watches a better man parade around with what he no doubt see’s as his property. If he wasn’t such a glaring example of veritable human scum I’d almost… almost feel sorry for him, but considering he is literally anthropomorphic vermin I can’t help but smile from ear to ear at his present misfortune. Oh, and on another note…
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: I told you so. I told you that if you allowed men like Renee to thrive and push you around that you’d live to regret it, that his success would give rise to a far more malevolent force capable of abusing in far more creative means than Pleasant could possibly dream of. You could have stood up to stop him, you could have proven that you were worth the investment of my time, patience and money but instead… instead I stand here once again accepting a symbol of your incompetence, of your failure. This award highlights your complete lack of strength, it highlights the fact that once against you needed a knight in shining armour to save you and it highlights the reason why we are where we are today.
{ Verona smiles. }
Roberto Verona: So… once again, thank you, for giving me something that encapsulates your complete failure as professional wrestlers. It’ll stand proudly next to my Shock of the Year award as a symbol of your incompetence.
{ Verona turns and walks away from the camera again as we return to our hosts.}
Kathy Conway: I married a professional wrestler, it's part of the job description.
Riley Gordon: In that case, this next award celebrates two people who did the job to perfection. The nominees for IWF Feud of the Year 2015 were: Jack Gaither and Jake Conway, Roberto Verona and Alex Jones, Alexis Caffrey and Eternity, Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant and Jessica Reed and Ana Valentine-Jones.
Kathy Conway: And the winners are ROBERTO VERONA AND RENEE PLEASANT!
{A substantial highlight package of the feud plays.}
Riley Gordon: Unfortunately Renee Pleasant couldn't be with us here yonight as he is still barred from appearing at any IWF event per the executive order of our COO Mr Verona, but we can go to Mr Verona himself for his reaction.
Willy Carter: Thank you Miss Gordon, that's right, I am pleased to announce that the winner of the 2015 Feud of the Year is none other than the titanic clash between Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant which dominated this year.
{ Suddenly, Roberto Verona walks into shot, clutching the award in his hand. }
Roberto Verona: It’s such a shame that Renee couldn’t be here to accept this award with me…
{ Verona makes a condescendingly sad face, wiping away a fictitious tear. }
Roberto Verona: It must be really tough finally running out of alibi’s to get out of punishments for the crimes he has committed, sitting at home licking the wounds to his pride as he watches a better man parade around with what he no doubt see’s as his property. If he wasn’t such a glaring example of veritable human scum I’d almost… almost feel sorry for him, but considering he is literally anthropomorphic vermin I can’t help but smile from ear to ear at his present misfortune. Oh, and on another note…
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: I told you so. I told you that if you allowed men like Renee to thrive and push you around that you’d live to regret it, that his success would give rise to a far more malevolent force capable of abusing in far more creative means than Pleasant could possibly dream of. You could have stood up to stop him, you could have proven that you were worth the investment of my time, patience and money but instead… instead I stand here once again accepting a symbol of your incompetence, of your failure. This award highlights your complete lack of strength, it highlights the fact that once against you needed a knight in shining armour to save you and it highlights the reason why we are where we are today.
{ Verona smiles. }
Roberto Verona: So… once again, thank you, for giving me something that encapsulates your complete failure as professional wrestlers. It’ll stand proudly next to my Shock of the Year award as a symbol of your incompetence.
{ Verona turns and walks away from the camera again as we return to our hosts.}
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IWF
BITCH OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
BITCH OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: Up next. we have the award for the IWF Bitch of the Year, and sadly you weren't a nominee this year...
Kathy Conway: There's always next year...
{Kathy once again reaches off screen for the statuette and holds it for the camera.}
Riley Gordon: Of course there is, but for now, the nominees for this year were: Eternity, Ana Valentine Jones, Kayla Richards, Mercedes Vargas and Alexis Caffrey.
Kathy Conway: The winner is ANA VALENTINE-JONES who regretfully couldn't be with us here tonight, but I'd still like to take a moment to wish her and her husband Alex well as they are undoubtedly preparing to welcome a new addition to their family...
{There is a quick cut away to a video package for Ana Valentine-Jones before we return once more.}
Kathy Conway: There's always next year...
{Kathy once again reaches off screen for the statuette and holds it for the camera.}
Riley Gordon: Of course there is, but for now, the nominees for this year were: Eternity, Ana Valentine Jones, Kayla Richards, Mercedes Vargas and Alexis Caffrey.
Kathy Conway: The winner is ANA VALENTINE-JONES who regretfully couldn't be with us here tonight, but I'd still like to take a moment to wish her and her husband Alex well as they are undoubtedly preparing to welcome a new addition to their family...
{There is a quick cut away to a video package for Ana Valentine-Jones before we return once more.}
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IWF
VILLAIN OF THE YEAR
2015
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Riley Gordon: Welcome back to the IWF Annual Awards 2015 exclusively on the IWF Network, next we have the award for the IWF Villain of the Year...
Kathy Conway: The nominees were: My husband Jake Conway, obviously - because apparently being a loving husband and father is such a dastardly thing to be these days. Alex Jones, Mike Laszlo, Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant...
Riley Gordon: Just so we're clear, you don't really want Jake to win this award?
Kathy Conway: Absolutely not, because Jake Conway isn't the bad guy in any of this, no matter what petty gripes men like Nighthawk hold against him. Jake is just a professional wrestler who does his job and happens to be good at it...and why shouldn't he be? He's been in the business for almost thirteen years now.
Riley Gordon: Well you're in luck, because he hasn't won. In fact he got no votes...
Kathy Conway: Further proving my point...
Riley Gordon: The winner is in fact...ROBERTO VERONA!
{There is a quick cut to a highlight package for the IWF COO before we join the man himself for another acceptance speech.}
Willy Carter: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another one of our prestigious awards and I am joined, once more, by the Imperial Champion Roberto Verona, our 2015 Villain of the Year!
Roberto Verona: Finally, an award that truly reflects the hard work and endeavour I have exhibited this year. I was wondering when you were going to acknowledge me with something of substance.
Willy Carter: Well… it hardly comes as a surprise after your recent behaviour…
Roberto Verona: I’m been a paragon of virtue, what are you talking about Carter?
Willy Carter: Well… I…. erm…
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: I’m just fucking with you, Willy. You need to lighten up, you used to scream at the top of your lungs about how all of my devious exploits to the NCW roster were completely justified every week, or are you still a sore that we replaced you with Vasco Dias?
{ Before Willy can answer, Verona snatches his microphone from him. }
Roberto Verona: So, what do you want me to say? Do you want me to thank you all for acknowledging just how much of a bastard I can truly be? Do you want me to weep with pride for finally being recognised as being a far better villain than anybody else could dream to be? Do you want me to get emotional that somebody managed to figure out that when you push me I can get incredibly creative in my methods of torture?
{ Verona grins. }
Roberto Verona: We all know that isn’t going to happen… however, there is something I can share with you. A pledge of sorts. The end of 2015 has been a little rough on some members of the roster, some would argue it has even been a little too rough. I’ve received your complaints, sifted through your barely legible tweets and listened to the contemptuous moans of wrestlers careers in their death throws as the notion of fighting to truly earn your spot has sunk in.
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: Well buckle in boys and girls, because the motion of the ocean is about to get a whole lot rougher in 2016. If you thought what I’ve done to you the last three months of this year has been harsh, you’ve not seen anything yet. I’m going to throw hurdles in your path that border on human rights abuses because I am never going to allow this company to slink back into being a platform for pandering to emotionally deficient children who achieve in spite of their ability rather than as a result of it. You’re all going to have to earn the millions and millions of dollars that worthy icons of this business accumulate, it’s not going to be handed to you on a platter.
{ Verona pause momentarily. }
Roberto Verona: So, with that in mind, let’s make this interesting. Nighthawk, I hear that you’ve had a few problem with my associate, Jake Conway? Seems like there’s only one way to settle that. At Open Fight Night, you’re going to go one on one inside that very ring you preach so highly of. Sound like a good deal? Feel like it would allow you to settle your differences the only way you know how? Don’t count your chickens too soon, Hawk, because you’re not going to be alone out there. I wouldn’t want to see your undermine the spirit of competition by cheating with your friends out there so there’s going to be a special guest referee for your match.
{ Roberto grins from ear to ear. }
Roberto Verona: Me. Oh and don’t think I’ve forgotten about you’re associates, I have a feeling that Rob Diamond is going to be having a very… very busy month in January. As for Warren Kane, there may be a significant change forthcoming in his life which will… inspire some very, very personal matches. I haven’t forgotten Andrew, either, far from it, he’s going to be going one on one with another thorn in his side on the very same night… Cyrus Daniels. In a Street Fight.
{ Verona lifts his trophy up and smiles. }
Roberto Verona: Happy New Year!
Kathy Conway: The nominees were: My husband Jake Conway, obviously - because apparently being a loving husband and father is such a dastardly thing to be these days. Alex Jones, Mike Laszlo, Roberto Verona and Renee Pleasant...
Riley Gordon: Just so we're clear, you don't really want Jake to win this award?
Kathy Conway: Absolutely not, because Jake Conway isn't the bad guy in any of this, no matter what petty gripes men like Nighthawk hold against him. Jake is just a professional wrestler who does his job and happens to be good at it...and why shouldn't he be? He's been in the business for almost thirteen years now.
Riley Gordon: Well you're in luck, because he hasn't won. In fact he got no votes...
Kathy Conway: Further proving my point...
Riley Gordon: The winner is in fact...ROBERTO VERONA!
{There is a quick cut to a highlight package for the IWF COO before we join the man himself for another acceptance speech.}
Willy Carter: Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another one of our prestigious awards and I am joined, once more, by the Imperial Champion Roberto Verona, our 2015 Villain of the Year!
Roberto Verona: Finally, an award that truly reflects the hard work and endeavour I have exhibited this year. I was wondering when you were going to acknowledge me with something of substance.
Willy Carter: Well… it hardly comes as a surprise after your recent behaviour…
Roberto Verona: I’m been a paragon of virtue, what are you talking about Carter?
Willy Carter: Well… I…. erm…
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: I’m just fucking with you, Willy. You need to lighten up, you used to scream at the top of your lungs about how all of my devious exploits to the NCW roster were completely justified every week, or are you still a sore that we replaced you with Vasco Dias?
{ Before Willy can answer, Verona snatches his microphone from him. }
Roberto Verona: So, what do you want me to say? Do you want me to thank you all for acknowledging just how much of a bastard I can truly be? Do you want me to weep with pride for finally being recognised as being a far better villain than anybody else could dream to be? Do you want me to get emotional that somebody managed to figure out that when you push me I can get incredibly creative in my methods of torture?
{ Verona grins. }
Roberto Verona: We all know that isn’t going to happen… however, there is something I can share with you. A pledge of sorts. The end of 2015 has been a little rough on some members of the roster, some would argue it has even been a little too rough. I’ve received your complaints, sifted through your barely legible tweets and listened to the contemptuous moans of wrestlers careers in their death throws as the notion of fighting to truly earn your spot has sunk in.
{ Verona laughs. }
Roberto Verona: Well buckle in boys and girls, because the motion of the ocean is about to get a whole lot rougher in 2016. If you thought what I’ve done to you the last three months of this year has been harsh, you’ve not seen anything yet. I’m going to throw hurdles in your path that border on human rights abuses because I am never going to allow this company to slink back into being a platform for pandering to emotionally deficient children who achieve in spite of their ability rather than as a result of it. You’re all going to have to earn the millions and millions of dollars that worthy icons of this business accumulate, it’s not going to be handed to you on a platter.
{ Verona pause momentarily. }
Roberto Verona: So, with that in mind, let’s make this interesting. Nighthawk, I hear that you’ve had a few problem with my associate, Jake Conway? Seems like there’s only one way to settle that. At Open Fight Night, you’re going to go one on one inside that very ring you preach so highly of. Sound like a good deal? Feel like it would allow you to settle your differences the only way you know how? Don’t count your chickens too soon, Hawk, because you’re not going to be alone out there. I wouldn’t want to see your undermine the spirit of competition by cheating with your friends out there so there’s going to be a special guest referee for your match.
{ Roberto grins from ear to ear. }
Roberto Verona: Me. Oh and don’t think I’ve forgotten about you’re associates, I have a feeling that Rob Diamond is going to be having a very… very busy month in January. As for Warren Kane, there may be a significant change forthcoming in his life which will… inspire some very, very personal matches. I haven’t forgotten Andrew, either, far from it, he’s going to be going one on one with another thorn in his side on the very same night… Cyrus Daniels. In a Street Fight.
{ Verona lifts his trophy up and smiles. }
Roberto Verona: Happy New Year!
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IWF
MISTRESS OF THE MICROPHONE
2015
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Riley Gordon: So it would seem Mr Verona has gotten bored with giving acceptance speeches now and has resorted to pushing his weight around and making matches, I see...
Kathy Conway: Well, let's be fair Riley, there's only so many awards you can win and only so many speeches you can give before they all start to sound the same...and that's never entertaining....
Riley Gordon: Speaking of entertaining, that is what our next award is all about as we find out who the fan's voted to be the most entertaining Diamond on the Microphone this year. The nominees were: Ana Valentine-Jones, Eliza Valentine, Eternity, Alexis Caffrey, Amber Richards and her sister, Kayla Richards...
Kathy Conway: And the winner is....ETERNITY!
{Purple smoke introduces a video package set to "The Voice" by Celtic Women, highlighting all the best and most bizarre moments of the promos from the indisputably unique Eternity.
After the presentation, we return to IWF Headquarters where Eternity is sitting opposite Kathy Conway instead of Riley Gordon. Kathy has the "Mistress of the Microphone" statuette in her possession.
Eternity looks at Kathy, then the award, then back up at Kathy before cocking her head to the side and locking her green eyes with Kathy's blue ones.
Eternity then snatches her award away from an apprehensive Kathy Conway.
Eternity: Once, twice upon a time a Kat got my tongue. Once I took it back, sliced it three ways, two years ago. Now I hold it again, never sharing again, never losing my voice again. So many voices have spoken to me, about me, for me. Listen and they will speak. Speak and they will listen. It is a circle drawn by death. The death of all the other voices, all are silent now, all except my very own, for I cannot be silenced any longer. I am the final voice of all men and women, a siren. Death's siren for all eternity. Listen, they tell me. Listen, until they call upon you again, they say...and they will for I am their Mistress now, and I have given them no other choice. The voices, the votes of confidence, I thank each of them, may they never be silent again...
{Eternity raises her golden microphone statuette in one hand as the lights start to flicker before going out completely. After a few moments, they return and with them so does Riley Gordon, sitting once more where Eternity had been moments earlier.
Kathy is frozen for moment.}
Riley Gordon: Kathy? Kathy...are you okay?
{Kathy blinks out of her reverie suddenly, shaken by Eternity's sudden appearance but too proud to admit that a paralysing sense of fear and uncertainty had overwhelmed her.}
Kathy Conway: Yeah, yeah. I'm fine, let's just get on with the rest of the show...
IWF
MISTRESS OF THE MICROPHONE
2015
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Riley Gordon: So it would seem Mr Verona has gotten bored with giving acceptance speeches now and has resorted to pushing his weight around and making matches, I see...
Kathy Conway: Well, let's be fair Riley, there's only so many awards you can win and only so many speeches you can give before they all start to sound the same...and that's never entertaining....
Riley Gordon: Speaking of entertaining, that is what our next award is all about as we find out who the fan's voted to be the most entertaining Diamond on the Microphone this year. The nominees were: Ana Valentine-Jones, Eliza Valentine, Eternity, Alexis Caffrey, Amber Richards and her sister, Kayla Richards...
Kathy Conway: And the winner is....ETERNITY!
{Purple smoke introduces a video package set to "The Voice" by Celtic Women, highlighting all the best and most bizarre moments of the promos from the indisputably unique Eternity.
After the presentation, we return to IWF Headquarters where Eternity is sitting opposite Kathy Conway instead of Riley Gordon. Kathy has the "Mistress of the Microphone" statuette in her possession.
Eternity looks at Kathy, then the award, then back up at Kathy before cocking her head to the side and locking her green eyes with Kathy's blue ones.
Eternity then snatches her award away from an apprehensive Kathy Conway.
Eternity: Once, twice upon a time a Kat got my tongue. Once I took it back, sliced it three ways, two years ago. Now I hold it again, never sharing again, never losing my voice again. So many voices have spoken to me, about me, for me. Listen and they will speak. Speak and they will listen. It is a circle drawn by death. The death of all the other voices, all are silent now, all except my very own, for I cannot be silenced any longer. I am the final voice of all men and women, a siren. Death's siren for all eternity. Listen, they tell me. Listen, until they call upon you again, they say...and they will for I am their Mistress now, and I have given them no other choice. The voices, the votes of confidence, I thank each of them, may they never be silent again...
{Eternity raises her golden microphone statuette in one hand as the lights start to flicker before going out completely. After a few moments, they return and with them so does Riley Gordon, sitting once more where Eternity had been moments earlier.
Kathy is frozen for moment.}
Riley Gordon: Kathy? Kathy...are you okay?
{Kathy blinks out of her reverie suddenly, shaken by Eternity's sudden appearance but too proud to admit that a paralysing sense of fear and uncertainty had overwhelmed her.}
Kathy Conway: Yeah, yeah. I'm fine, let's just get on with the rest of the show...
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IWF
MASTER OF THE MICROPHONE
2015
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IWF
MASTER OF THE MICROPHONE
2015
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Riley Gordon: Next up we have the award for Master of the Microphone as the fans voted on which IWF Superstar had the most entertaining promos of the year...
Kathy Conway: The nominees were: Angel Blake, Rob Diamond, Mike Laszlo, my husband of course, Alex Jones, Warren Kane, Renee Pleasant and Roberto Verona...
Riley Gordon: Wow, with such a hotly contested category featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, it no wonder that the fans were divided on who they felt truly deserved this award and so for the second time this evening, we have a joint award, so the 2015 Masters of the Microphone with an equal share of the fan votes are...ROBERTO VERONA AND THE ACE!
{The smile across Kathy Conway's face as her husband is announced as a winner tells the story. This is just the kind of news she needed to hear to take her mind off of her encounter with Eternity earlier in the evening, even if ultimately she knew it would only be a brief distraction.
A highlight package of some of the finest promo work of the last year from both Roberto Verona and Jake Conway set to "I am the Sword" by Motorhead plays before we cut back to the hosts for the evening.
Both Kathy and Riley stand as Jake Conway walks into shot. Kathy has the award in her hand, as Jake approaches and sakes Riley by the hand, before embracing his wife and kissing her on the cheek. He keeps an arm around her waist as she hands him the award.}
The Ace: Now I know what you're thinking Riley. This is a joint award, so where is Roberto Verona? Where is the co-holder of this beautiful little thing which proves that we are so much more than mere colleagues or even friends? This award Riley means so much to me personally because by winning it here tonight, I have something to show all those people who choose to write me off as nothing more than Roberto's underling.
{The Ace pauses to look at the award for a moment.}
The Ace: This award Riley, is a small but significant part of the story between two men who are united not only through their bonds of friendship and loyalty but also two men who are professional equals in this business...and if any of the people watching at home right now or any of the guys watching in the back doubt the fact that I am every bit as good as, if not better the reigning Imperial Champion Roberto Verona at what we do for a living, then I promise you in 2016, I will silence all of those doubters personally, any way that I have to...
{Jake then passionately kisses his wife in front of Riley Gordon as we cut to a brief recap of all the award winners so far.}
Kathy Conway: The nominees were: Angel Blake, Rob Diamond, Mike Laszlo, my husband of course, Alex Jones, Warren Kane, Renee Pleasant and Roberto Verona...
Riley Gordon: Wow, with such a hotly contested category featuring some of the biggest names in the industry, it no wonder that the fans were divided on who they felt truly deserved this award and so for the second time this evening, we have a joint award, so the 2015 Masters of the Microphone with an equal share of the fan votes are...ROBERTO VERONA AND THE ACE!
{The smile across Kathy Conway's face as her husband is announced as a winner tells the story. This is just the kind of news she needed to hear to take her mind off of her encounter with Eternity earlier in the evening, even if ultimately she knew it would only be a brief distraction.
A highlight package of some of the finest promo work of the last year from both Roberto Verona and Jake Conway set to "I am the Sword" by Motorhead plays before we cut back to the hosts for the evening.
Both Kathy and Riley stand as Jake Conway walks into shot. Kathy has the award in her hand, as Jake approaches and sakes Riley by the hand, before embracing his wife and kissing her on the cheek. He keeps an arm around her waist as she hands him the award.}
The Ace: Now I know what you're thinking Riley. This is a joint award, so where is Roberto Verona? Where is the co-holder of this beautiful little thing which proves that we are so much more than mere colleagues or even friends? This award Riley means so much to me personally because by winning it here tonight, I have something to show all those people who choose to write me off as nothing more than Roberto's underling.
{The Ace pauses to look at the award for a moment.}
The Ace: This award Riley, is a small but significant part of the story between two men who are united not only through their bonds of friendship and loyalty but also two men who are professional equals in this business...and if any of the people watching at home right now or any of the guys watching in the back doubt the fact that I am every bit as good as, if not better the reigning Imperial Champion Roberto Verona at what we do for a living, then I promise you in 2016, I will silence all of those doubters personally, any way that I have to...
{Jake then passionately kisses his wife in front of Riley Gordon as we cut to a brief recap of all the award winners so far.}
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IWF
SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR
2015
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IWF
SUPERSTAR OF THE YEAR
2015
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{We return and see that The Ace has left and Kathy is fixing herself as she sits back down and smirks at Riley, who just rolls her eyes and shakes her head.}
Riley Gordon: Welcome back to the show. We only have two more award winners to determine, and these are the big ones. First, the IWF Superstar of the Year...
Kathy Conway: Uh-hmm, the nominees for IWF Superstar of the Year 2015 are: My brilliant husband, naturally. Renee Pleasant. Roberto Verona. Alex Jones. Rob Diamond and Mike Laszlo...
Riley Gordon: And the winner is -
Kathy Conway: It doesn't matter what the polls say, it's The Ace...
Riley Gordon: Actually no, it's not...and I for one am glad, the two of you would probably jump each other right here if he won another award, and I really don't need to see that. The winner is....RENEE PLEASANT!
Kathy Conway: Oh look at that, the guy who isn't here wins an award over the guy who truly deserves it...
Riley Gordon: Although Renee couldn't be here tonight to accept the honour of being named your Superstar of the Year 2015, he did send us a message for all of his wonderful fans, roll the VT...
{We cut to nothing and then back to Riley Gordon who looks thoroughly embarrassed as Kathy chuckles.}
Riley Gordon: I'm sorry, I'm just getting word that we cannot broadcast any unauthorised material on the IWF network due to legal reasons...
Kathy Conway: Well, isn't that a shame? I guess we'll just hae to move on to our final award of the night then...
Kathy Conway: Uh-hmm, the nominees for IWF Superstar of the Year 2015 are: My brilliant husband, naturally. Renee Pleasant. Roberto Verona. Alex Jones. Rob Diamond and Mike Laszlo...
Riley Gordon: And the winner is -
Kathy Conway: It doesn't matter what the polls say, it's The Ace...
Riley Gordon: Actually no, it's not...and I for one am glad, the two of you would probably jump each other right here if he won another award, and I really don't need to see that. The winner is....RENEE PLEASANT!
Kathy Conway: Oh look at that, the guy who isn't here wins an award over the guy who truly deserves it...
Riley Gordon: Although Renee couldn't be here tonight to accept the honour of being named your Superstar of the Year 2015, he did send us a message for all of his wonderful fans, roll the VT...
{We cut to nothing and then back to Riley Gordon who looks thoroughly embarrassed as Kathy chuckles.}
Riley Gordon: I'm sorry, I'm just getting word that we cannot broadcast any unauthorised material on the IWF network due to legal reasons...
Kathy Conway: Well, isn't that a shame? I guess we'll just hae to move on to our final award of the night then...
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IWF
DIAMOND OF THE YEAR
2015
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Kathy Conway: Our final award of the evening is also one of the most prestigious as we recognise the Diamond who shone the brightest this year according to you the fans. The IWF Diamond of the Year...
Riley Gordon: The nominees for the IWF Diamond of the Year 2015 were: Eternity, Ana Valentine-Jones, Kayla Richards, Eliza Valentine and Alex -
{Riley is cut off as the set is once again plunged into total darkness. There is a scream followed by a chilling laughter. The lights return and once again Eternity is sat before Kathy Conway. Eternity just giggles as Kathy tries to keep her composure this time.}
Kathy Conway: What do you want from me?
Eternity: Oh, you know what I want. You know what I need Kathleen, I need you to do your job...go ahead...reveal to the watching world who has won...consider it practice for the big show in a few days...
Kathy Conway: And the winner...your Diamond of the Year 2015....is...ETERNITY!
{Eternity squeals and claps her hands.}
Eternity: Oh, oh, oh, now gimme my nice shiny new award!
{Kathy quickly hands over the statuette, reasoning that the sooner she complied with Eternity's demands, the sooner this would all be over. Eternity snatches it and clutches it to her chest.}
Eternity: I did it Mommy. I did it Daddy. Today I became the best little girl in the whole wide world, just like you always said I would be one day. That day is today, I'm just sorry you're not here to see it. I know you're proud of me! I know what you're thinking now Mommy, Daddy, you're wondering where you're little girl can possibly go from here, she's already been the Iron Maiden and the Heiress and she's already conquered the World twice. Ah, but the third time, that's the real charm they say and in time we will find out what it all means as we always have, Mom, Dad, together, as a family. The journey which ends tonight begins anew tomorrow. A new tomorrow means a new year, and those are always happy. Or so everybody keeps wishing...
{Eternity looks around to see she has been left all alone once more, as she often was. Kathy must have taken the opportunity to leave, as so many did, whenever she appeared. Eternity holds her award in one hand, offering it up to the sky in tribute to her parents as she keeps her head bowed and it is on this sombre scene that the award show ends and, perhaps fittingly, the network feed dies.}
IWF
DIAMOND OF THE YEAR
2015
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Kathy Conway: Our final award of the evening is also one of the most prestigious as we recognise the Diamond who shone the brightest this year according to you the fans. The IWF Diamond of the Year...
Riley Gordon: The nominees for the IWF Diamond of the Year 2015 were: Eternity, Ana Valentine-Jones, Kayla Richards, Eliza Valentine and Alex -
{Riley is cut off as the set is once again plunged into total darkness. There is a scream followed by a chilling laughter. The lights return and once again Eternity is sat before Kathy Conway. Eternity just giggles as Kathy tries to keep her composure this time.}
Kathy Conway: What do you want from me?
Eternity: Oh, you know what I want. You know what I need Kathleen, I need you to do your job...go ahead...reveal to the watching world who has won...consider it practice for the big show in a few days...
Kathy Conway: And the winner...your Diamond of the Year 2015....is...ETERNITY!
{Eternity squeals and claps her hands.}
Eternity: Oh, oh, oh, now gimme my nice shiny new award!
{Kathy quickly hands over the statuette, reasoning that the sooner she complied with Eternity's demands, the sooner this would all be over. Eternity snatches it and clutches it to her chest.}
Eternity: I did it Mommy. I did it Daddy. Today I became the best little girl in the whole wide world, just like you always said I would be one day. That day is today, I'm just sorry you're not here to see it. I know you're proud of me! I know what you're thinking now Mommy, Daddy, you're wondering where you're little girl can possibly go from here, she's already been the Iron Maiden and the Heiress and she's already conquered the World twice. Ah, but the third time, that's the real charm they say and in time we will find out what it all means as we always have, Mom, Dad, together, as a family. The journey which ends tonight begins anew tomorrow. A new tomorrow means a new year, and those are always happy. Or so everybody keeps wishing...
{Eternity looks around to see she has been left all alone once more, as she often was. Kathy must have taken the opportunity to leave, as so many did, whenever she appeared. Eternity holds her award in one hand, offering it up to the sky in tribute to her parents as she keeps her head bowed and it is on this sombre scene that the award show ends and, perhaps fittingly, the network feed dies.}
Well howdy there pardner.