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”Doing a Solid”
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{The lights go down in the sold out Anfield Stadium and a curious murmur begins to run throughout the crowd. The heavy drumbeats of “Apex Predator” echo as a lone cerulean blue light shines on the entrance ramp. Silver pyrotechnics start firing as the Cajun Beauty herself, Eva Broussard steps out, stopping in the center. She stands there soaking in the vitriol that the crowd reigns down on her. She finally raises her head, flinging her long black and blue locks over her shoulder. Lifting the microphone to her crimson lips, she motions for the crowd to settle.}
Eva Broussard: “Sit down and shut your mouths. You’re in the presence of royalty and you’ll show me respect!”
{Again, the crowd roars their disapproval but Eva just smirks as she rolls her eyes and waits for it to die down.}
Eva Broussard: “Now that you’ve got that out of your system, I actually do have a reason for gracing you peasants with my presence. As I’m sure you all remember, I faced a certain young rookie last week”
{She touches her index finger to her lips with a thoughtful look.}
Eva Broussard: “What was her name again? Pamela? Patricia? (shrugging her shoulders) I can’t quite recall and it really doesn’t matter. You see, I did her a favor last week. I let her get her first taste of victory, and her last. I’m a former champion and I have to admit, I felt sorry for her. Whatever her name is doesn’t have an inkling of what it takes to be a champion, so I did her a solid. But let me make one thing very clear...it won’t happen again. As of right now, I’m putting the entire Diamond Division on notice. I’ve beaten some of the best men and women in this industry and you “ladies” haven’t really impressed me much. You’re looking at the Apex Predator of IWF and you’re welcome.”
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SINGLES MATCH
Falcon vs Solomon Khan
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Terri Morasco: Welcome to Monday Night Sacrifice and let me say this may be the biggest Sacrifice of the year as we are seeing the return of a ring legend.
Vasco Dias: Legend is a big word, I mean he was good over in the place that shall not be mentioned but what did he accomplish in IWF?
Terri Morasco: You can ignore his accomplishments all you want but there is no denying the huge news we were shocked with last week. Falcon is returning!
Vasco Dias: I mean, it’s news…
Terri Morasco: Falcon is one of the most well known and respected men to ever set foot inside of the squared circle and tonight he comes home to IWF. Solomon Khan better be ready for the match of his life.
{ The low drawl of Eve to Adam's Immortal starts. After a few seconds, it kicks into the full sound, and the man known simply as Falon exited the curtain. Jane, the handler, in tow, and the pair walk to the ring. Falcon climbs in, immediately heading to a corner and sitting down, leaning against the turnbuckle, arms draped over the second rope. Jane makes her way to a special front row ringside seat. The song slowly fades away, and once the bell rings Falcon grabs the rope and hauls himself up to stand, ready to fight. }Terri Morasco: Oh my god the arena roof is about to blow off as these fans are excited to see the Immortal one himself!
Vasco Dias: He’s just some vanilla midget in face paint!
Terri Morasco: He is one of the best wrestlers in the whole world and this crowd is as excited to see him as I am!
{ Falcon stands across the ring from Solomon Khan who was waiting for him, the arena is boarder line deafening with “WELCOME BACK!” chants. Falcon is trying to hide the sly smile on his face as the referee calls for the bell. Falcon explodes out of the corner and Khan tries to prepare himself for him with a clothes line but Falcon is right under it and immediately connects with a step up enzugiri! Khan stumbles back and Falcon grabs the ropes, spring boarding off with a tornado ddt on Khan! }Terri Morasco: Falcon is looking as good as ever!
Vasco Dias: He looks “ok”.
{ Falcon is right up to his feet and beats his chest as Khan starts to pull himself back up. Falcon is right on him with a float over DDT and drives the head of Khan right into the mat. Falcon is up faster than the eye can see and runs to the rope, he leaps up and springs off, twisting in the air and landing a big leg drop on Khan. He grabs the leg of Khan and the referee is down for the count. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! Falcon smirks, almost like he’s happy that Khan kicked out. }Terri Morasco: Falcon looks right at home inside of that ring.
Vasco Dias: Wait until he gets in there with someone who can fight back.
{ Falcon is right up to his feet and he pulls Khan up with him, he sends Khan hard into the corner of the ring and chases him in with a flying forearm! Khan staggers out and Falcon hits a jab/cross combo followed by a spinning back fist and then a spinning heel kick to the midsection of Khan. Khan swings with a miss on Falcon as he gets under it and counters with the PELE KICK! }Terri Morasco: PELE KICK!
{ Falcon is right up to his feet again, looking more alive than ever. He climbs out onto the ring apron and grabs the ropes, he starts to hype himself up as Khan lays in the center of the ring, Falcon uses the ropes to propel himself to the top and then leaps off with the 630 SPLASH!!!! Falcon hooks the leg of Khan again. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Vasco Dias: The old man can’t even put Khan away!
Terri Morasco: I don’t think he’s upset about that!
{ Falcon is up to his feet and he pulls Khan up again, he throws him into the ropes and Khan comes back looking for another clothes line, Falcon gets under it, both men bounce off of the opposing ropes and come back at each other and Falcon grabs Khan with a float over neck breaker!!! }Terri Morasco: He pulled off a float over neck breaker while they were both running head on at each other!
Vasco Dias: Damn…
{ Falcon is up with a slight smirk on his face. He grabs Khan by the head and pulls him up to his feet. The crowd is roaring now as Falcon makes the signal for the end and kicks Khan right in the gut, stuffs his head and picks him up for the AERIAL SPIKE!!! }Terri Morasco: AERIAL SPIKE!!!! It’s been over a year since we’ve seen that!!!!
{ Falcon isn’t ready to make the pin as he pulls himself up, heads to the corner of the ring and climbs up. The crowd can barely contain themselves as Falcon makes the finger guns, points them at his head and then flies off with the SWANTON BOMB!!!! Now he’s ready to make the cover and hooks the leg of Khan. ONE! TWO! THREE!!!! }Alyson Valance: Your winner by pinfall…. FALCON!!!!!
Terri Morasco: What an amazing return! Falcon is back and better than ever!
Vasco Dias: We will see about that!
{ Falcon is right up and looks ready to go again as he runs and leaps onto the second turnbuckle hyping the crowd up with him as they scream “YOU STILL GOT IT!” He can’t hold the smile back anymore and finally lets it out when suddenly the lights drop out… }----------------------------------------------------------
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”Immortal...”
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{ Falcon is still on the second turnbuckle when the lights go out. }”My children…”{ There is very real chill through out the arena, the hairs on your arms stand up on end as the electricity runs up and down your spine. }”Whether we were friend…”{ A large spot light blinds your eyes for the moment, you struggle to focus and when you finally do you see Falcon standing in the center of the ring, the light directly on him. }”Or foe…”{ The lights go out again, plunging you back into darkness, the only thing visible is your breath as you exhale. }”You have an opportunity to be saved…”{ In a panic you reach out for the friend who came with you to the show tonight but are surprised to learn that they are no longer by your side. You reach out before you for the woman who brought her obnoxious children but they too are also missing. Fear takes over as you start to run, tripping and falling with only your second step now laying on a cold, wet floor. }”An opportunity to be immortal…”{ Fingers snap somewhere in the darkness around you, cold hard steel comes crashing against your head, the lights flicker as you struggle to hold onto consciousness, only now realizing that the dampness beneath you isn’t water but blood… }----------------------------------------------------------
FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH
Derek Brooks vs Brock vs Nighthawk vs James Franklin Karn
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{All four competitors had moments but in the end it was James Franklin Karn pinning the newcomer Brock after hitting him with the “Bullet With A Name” (Shining Wizard).}----------------------------------------------------------
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"One Night Only"
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{ The arena lights begin to strobe gold as Laura Howlett and Zasshu step out from behind the curtain, "Villainy Thrives" by Trivium blaring as the crowd boos. Neither pay the fools any attention and walk with authority to the ring, Zasshu allowing Laura to go up the steps first before he follows her, sitting on the second rope so she can climb through and into the ring. Zasshu follows her in, unstrapping the Invictus Championship as he goes and throwing it over his shoulder. The music fades out as Laura is handed a microphone... }Laura Howlett: Six years... Six years is how long Johnny Gillmen has been fighting to get himself out of the shadow of a never was named Jack Gaither. Six LONG years!
{ She looks around with a sarcastic smile on her face. }Laura Howlett: Well Johnny boy it must really suck to be you because after six years most people haven't got a clue who you are besides being Jack Gaither's little pet project.
{ The crowd is screaming "SHUT THE FUCK UP!" }Laura Howlett: Well Johnny, we have a unique perspective too. TWO YEARS! My client has been in this business TWO YEARS! And he has sky rocketed to the top of the professional wrestling world. Men from here to Tokyo and back are terrified to step in the ring with my client! He's been the Man of Steel Champion, he's the reigning and defending Invictus Champion, it's only a matter of time before he's the Imperial Champion! What the hell have you done in your six years that my client hasn't already over shadowed ten fold? NOTHING! But you want to run your little mouth Johnny then I'm going to give you the opportunity to do it to my clients face!
{ Laura lowers the microphone as she waits for Johnny Gillmen. As if on cue, a mike-carrying Johnny Gillmen steps onto the stage sanes music, sporting a white golfer's polo shirt, khaki shorts, and white tennis shoes. }Johnny Gillmen: Man, here I was about to enjoy a full week off when I had to listen to you runnin' your yap again. Hehehe...ya know Laura, I ain't one to use bad words but 'til now...I never realized that, in the two years Z's been wrestlin', you were always nothin' more than a stuck-up, nasally-voiced, Yoko Ono-wannabe BITCH!!
{ The crowd pops for the insult. }Johnny Gillmen: Now that I got that outta my system, in the six years I've been in this business....I've helped build tag team divisions; heck, I've helped build COMPANIES from their very foundation. In six years...I've learned about what it takes to be successful--things like workin' your butt off, payin' your dues, all that stuff. You, Z? I flew into Liverpool yesterday and surveyed 100 people at the aiport, askin' them this question. "Name a word that best describes Zasshu's success in wrestlin'," and the number one answer that I got was....SURVEY SAYS..."lucky." So Z, if ya wanna prove to the whole world that ya weren't lucky to even have a break in this gig....then why don't ya put your Ginger Spice-lookin' girlfriend on the back burner, get a tag partner, and let's have ourselves an "Anything goes" tag match--right here, right NOW!
{ Zasshu steps forward like he's about to do something but Laura cuts him off and turns back to Johnny. }Laura Howlett: So what you're saying is you haven't done anything! My client is a CHAMPION! He doesn't waste his time building or helping, he spends his time being SUCCESSFUL! Creating a legacy one broken body at a time!
{ Johnny just shakes his head with a chuckle. }Laura Howlett: As for your little challenge, well you're in luck because I've got just the partner for my client. As luck would have it he's recently unemployed and looking for work...
{ Johhny looks around unsurprised when the lights in the arena start to flicker and strobe red as "Looking down the Barrel" of today by Hatebreed his the PA. }Terri Morasco: Who is this?
Vasco Dias: I think I have an idea...
{ From behind the curtain steps a man we haven't seen in IWF in three years, Cable Arcane! }Vasco Dias: OH MY GOD! IT IS HIM! IT'S CABLE ARCANE!!!
Terri Morasco: Cable Arcane was a finalist in the first ever Heir to the Throne, falling only to Joe Everyman in the final round.
Vasco Dias: This man has been tearing up the indies and now he's Laura's newest client? What a steal.
{ Cable Arcane struts past Johnny with a smug look on his face, the crowd is excited to see him but disappointed that he's paired himself up with Laura Howlett and Zasshu. Cable pulls himself up onto the apron using the ropes then climbs into the ring. Laura smiles smugly as she hands him the microphone. }Cable Arcane: I'm back.
{ The crowd pops but Cable is quick them off. }Cable Arcane: SHUT UP! I'm not back to please you babbling idiots. I'm back to kick heads off of necks and win championships! Johnny, you want to fight? I'm here to fight. Let's do this.
{ Cable tosses the mic to Laura as Gillmen huffs a laugh. }Johnny Gillmen: Now, now...we can't have a good ol'-fashioned "anything goes" tag-team match without someone to back yours truly up, right? So right now I'm thinkin'...God, give me the strength to find the right dude who's willin' to tag with me, and guess what? I could only think of one...
{ As Johnny ekes out a sly smirk on his kisser, the Liverpool crowd murmurs in anticipation of what's about to happen. }Vasco Dias: Who's he thinkin' about?!
Terri Morasco: Don't have a clue...
Johnny Gillmen: A man who once tore up the indy scene to become a two-time World champ, a two-time Light Heavyweight Champ, a five-time Hardcore Champ...
{ The fans' murmuring becomes louder by the second. }Terri Morasco: Oh my...
Johnny Gillmen: ...a man who, during his time in IWF, became a FINALIST in last year's Heir to the Throne...
{ The Islander alum's smile gets even wider as the peanut gallery gets louder. }Johnny Gillmen: ...a man who's just DYIN' to walk down this aisleway and stick his foot right up y'all three's butts!
{ As if on cue, the all-too-familiar sound of an eagle's screech is heard, followed by Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade!" }Vasco Dias: OH DEAR HOLY GOD!!!
Terri Morasco: You gotta be kiddin' me?! JACK GAITHER IS HERE IN LIVERPOOL!!!
Vasco Dias: Things are about to get VIOLENT in a hurry!
{ The 40,000-strong Anfield gathering pops wildly as JACK GAITHER--sporting a red golfer's polo shirt, dark blue jeans, and black leather steel-toed cowboy boots--steps on stage, carrying a pair of black leather straps! The ex-TAMUCC grad happily hands his stick to Jack, who gives him one of his leather straps! }Jack Gaither: Ya know somethin' Laura, I was out hittin' the links at St. Andrews when I got a call from Johnny-boy sayin' that you've been runnin' yer l'il piehole like some Yoko Ono-wannabe bitch with the voice of Miley Cyrus! Yer out there in this very ring, claimin' that "your client did this, your client did that" in a two-year span?! Hell, the only thing I gotta say 'bout that is that in the eight years I've busted my ass in this bidness for, I've won more championships--drunk or sober--than you've had boyfriends finger-bangin' your pussy every night!
{ The fans roar for the insult. }Terri Morasco: Wow...
Jack Gaither: Since I've got the itch to see that Mr. Gillmen o'er there gets his rightful Invictus title shot, I decided that the best thing I'd do was to come out here to this here Anfield, the home of Liverpool Football Club...
{ The Liverpool FC fans cheer for their beloved club's mention. }Jack Gaither: ...and use one of my two one-off-match clauses per year that came with my retirement pensions so me and Johnny-boy can get a referee...
{ On cue, a referee rushes down to the ring to a wild pop! }Jack Gaither: ...take out boots and leather straps, hit the ring, and STICK 'EM STRAIGHT UP ALL THREE OF YER ASSES!!!!
{ Jack slams the microphone down on the steel stage as he and Johnny rush the ring with straps in their hands! }Vasco Dias: Uh-oh...here we go! HERE WE GO!!!
Terri Morasco: Hang on--we've got ourselves an impromptu match!!
{ Laura bails from the ring as Cable and Zasshu ready themselves , Jack and Johnny slide into the ring under the bottom ropes and get the boots put to them. }Terri Morasco: HERE WE GO!!!!
{ Jack and Johnny fight their way to their feet and start exchanging rights and lefts with Cable and Zasshu as the crowd alternates between cheers and boos. Gaither gets a good right cross on Cable that staggers him back against the ropes and he explodes with a clothesline taking them both over the top rope and out of the ring. Zasshu ducks a right hand from Gillmen and connects with a big upper cut and throws him back into the corner. Zasshu runs in looking for a flying elbow smash but Johnny moves out of the way. On the outside Gaither throws Cable into the announcer's table, Gaither runs at him but Cable back drops Gaither onto the table! }Terri Morasco: This is absolute mayhem!
Vasco Dias: Where the hell is the referee!?
{ Cable slinks away and back into the ring. Gillmen lays in some body shots on Zasshu when Cable comes in from behind with a running boot to the back of his head. He grabs Johnny around the waist and dumps him on his head with a release German suplex. Cable is up and Zasshu is out of the corner but Gaither is back and sweeps Zasshu's legs out from under him from the outside of the ring. Cable moves to follow Zasshu out but Gillmen is up and hits him from behind with a forearm smash that sends Cable through the ropes to the outside. Finally a referee is making his way to the ring and calling for the bell to ring to make the match official. }Terri Morasco: Looks like we've got ourselves a tag match!
Vasco Dias: And if Johnny and Jack win then Johnny gets an Invictus title shot!
{ The two men wearing stripes--one on the outside, the other in the ring--can do absolutely nothing at this point as the impromptu tag match has already devolved into a clusterfuck! No matter how hard they try, the two officials can't seem to stop the violence as Gillmen shoots Arcane hard into the safety fence, following that up with a vicious running clothesline that sends the inaugural Heir to the Throne finalist head over heels, right into the bloodthirsty audience! Meanwhile, on the opposite end, the 2015 Heir to the Throne finalist has Zasshu bent over on the barricade; the masked Invictus champ is "assuming the position" as Johnny, with leather strap in hand, begins WHIPPING THE PISS OUT OF ZASSHU!!! }Terri Morasco: Look at this--Headmaster Gillmen says it's time to go to the woodshed!
Vasco Dias: This is INSANITY!!!
{ Johnny tosses the weapon off to the side, smirking with glee as he watches Zasshu grab his buttcheeks and run like a scolded child! That's when Jack unceremoniously dumps the masked man into the ring--where the retired IWF superstar and the Invictus Champion now become the two "legal" men. Yet the Islander alum Gillmen is flanked from behind as Cable Arcane, who had extricated himself from the peanut gallery with Laura Howlett's assistance, begins choking him with the leather strap! }Vasco Dias: THERE WE GO!!!
Terri Morasco: Action on the inside, action on the outside...what else is gonna happen?!
{ Cable isn't letting up as he chokes Gillmen on the outside as Laura screams "KILL HIM!!!!" On the inside of the ring Jack eyes up the Invictus Champions whose pride is hurting more than his body. Jack heads to the corner and the fans know what is coming next as he climbs to the top rope. Zasshu regains his composure as Jack flies off with the Mantis Kick and connects clean across the jaw of Zasshu. On the outside Cable finally releases Gillmen who stumbles forward. Cable smirks before grabbing Gillmen, spinning him around into two knees follwed by a double underhook back breaker! }Vasco Dias: Cable Arcane is looking damn impressive!
Terri Morasco: Almost as good as Gaither who hasn't missed a beat!
{ Gaither is on his feet and pumping the crowd up before grabbing Zasshu with the IRON CLAW!!!! The crowd pops huge for Jack as he looks around and smiles. }Terri Morasco: IRON CLAW!!!!
{ Laura directs traffic and sends Cable back into the ring who hits a running knee to the back of Gaither's head! Cable is quick to grab Jack and throw him into the turnbuckles before following him in with a knee lift and a bull dog out of the corner! The referee tries to get Cable out of the ring but Gillmen comes flying into the ring with a spring board reverse hurricanrana on Cable Aracane dumping him on the back of his head as the crowd is left in awe over what has just happened! }Terri Morasco: Did I really just see that! He huricanrana'ed him backwards!
Vasco Dias: I can't even insult the kid, that was impressive!
{ Gillmen is up to his feet and he looks excited as hell when he turns right into a BUENAS NOCHES KICK FROM ZASSHU!!!! Laura screams out loud with joy as Gillmen is down in the middle of the ring! }Vasco Dias: The Invictus Champion stands strong!
{ Zasshu looks confident now when Gaither comes from out of nowhere with the SCREECHER!!!!! The entire arena explodes with joy as Zasshu looks stunned and dazed before falling onto his back. Gaither leaps on top of Zasshu and hooks both legs as the referee drops for the count. Laura screams at Cable who is starting to pull himself up. ONE! Cable is almost up right. TWO! Cable turns and leaps. THREE!!!! Cable is a half second too late as Gaither has gotten the pin fall victory!!!!! }Alyson Valance: Your winners.... JACK GAITHER and NEW number one contender to the Invictus Championship... JOHNNY GILLMEN!!!!!!
{ Jack pushes past Cable and grabs his protege who is just coming to and tells him the news. Both Cable and Zasshu leave the ring dejected but angry. }Vasco Dias: I don't believe this!
Terri Morasco: Johnny Gillmen is getting a shot at the Invictus Championship!
Vasco Dias: This is ridiculous! It wasn't even a sanctioned match!
Terri Morasco: The referee in the ring says otherwise!
{ Gillmen is up to his feet with Gaither by his side and points at Zasshu on the ramp who is clutching the championship close to his chest, Laura and Cable both shooting the evil eye towards the men in the ring. }Terri Morasco: The literal J-Team gets the win, and...wait a second here!
{ On the inside, Johnny and Jack continue to celebrate their win by playing to the crowd on the top rope! Outside the ring, Laura Howlett is pissed, and despite protestations from Zasshu and Cable Arcane, she immediately storms back in and goes right after Johnny himself, who hops back to the mat, turning around and into the manager's own TESTICULAR CLAW!! }Vasco Dias: HAHAHAHA!!!!
{ Gillmen is left singing falsetto; yet Howlett doesn't realize that Jack Gaither, who was watching the whole thing, has snuck up from behind her. Instantly, the retired former Heir to the Throne finalist grabs Laura by the hair--which causes her to scream wildly and let go of her ball grab! }Vasco Dias: 'EYYY!!! LET HER GO, YA MANIAC!!! THAT'S A WOMAN, GOD DAMMIT!!!!
Terri Morasco: As far as I'm concerned, Laura Rowlett is a Jezebel!
{ On cue, Jack spins Laura around, flips her the double middle finger salute, and HITS HER WITH THE SCREECHER!!! Howlett is sent flying toward the ropes, out of the ring, and onto the floor where she's met by Zasshu and Arcane! "Bulls on Parade" begins to play as Jack and his longtime friend stare down the troika as they make their exit! }----------------------------------------------------------
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"The Howler"
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{ We find Jack Gaither and Johnny Gillmen inside an executive lounge at Liverpool's Anfield, celebrating their big tag-team victory just a few minutes ago. The two old friends sit a table, slowly twiddling their thumbs as they wait for their drinks to arrive, but an alarm on Jack's Android phone goes off. The recently-retired Arlington native checks the device and shakes his head. }Jack Gaither: Oh no...
Johnny Gillmen: 'Sup, man?
Jack Gaither: Fiona sent me a voicemail...and I got a feelin' it ain't gonna be pleasant.
{ The Islander alum, relaxing on a black leather sofa, perks up his right brow. }Johnny Gillmen: What'd ya do?!
Jack Gaither: Simple--I had to sneak outta the resort near St. Andrews so I could take a short flight to Liverpool and be with ya.
{ Johnny musters a sly, sheepish grin. }Jack Gaither: Ya see bub...that's why I've been takin' up golf these days. She wants me hittin' the links instead of bustin' skulls, says it's good for my brain cells...
{ Johnny nodded his head as Jack began playing his incoming voice message; the speakers come alive with the instantly recognizable voice of Jack's fiancee Fiona McFly. }Fiona McFly (voice): JOHN WAYNE MATHIAS GAITHER!!!
{ "Oh shit...," Jack muttered to himself over the very mention of his full name. Johnny's eyes widened like saucers as he listened to the Northern Irishwoman's pissed-off tone of voice. }Fiona McFly (voice): HOW FUCKING *DARE* YOU SNEAK OUT OF OUR FUCKING HOTEL AND STEP BACK INTO THAT FUCKING GRAPPLING RING AFTER I AND YOUR DOCTORS TOLD YOU NOT TO! I AM ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED!! WE WERE SUPPOSED TO PARTICIPATE IN A GOLF PRO-AM...
{ Jack turns his head toward his old friend, trying to tune out Fiona's mixture of English and Irish curse words. }Jack Gaither: Are ya catchin' any of this, buddy?
Johnny Gillmen: Some of it...I only got the part about "bleep this, bleep that, bleepin' Rory McIlroy and the California Raisins." The rest ain't even in English...
Fiona McFly (voice): ...YOU TOOK THE PISS AND IT'S ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT!! IF YOU PUT ANOTHER TOE IN THAT RING AGAIN, ME CRACKING MY WHIP ON YOU WILL BE THE LAST OF YOUR WORRIES!!!
{ The ex-Islander chuckled slightly as the tone of Fiona's voice changed--from one of anger against Jack to one of pride for Johnny's accomplishment. }Fiona McFly (voice): Oh...and Johnny darling, congratulations on your Invictus Championship opportunity at Bloody Assizes. You should be very proud...and I'm proud of you as well.
{ We hear the sound of Fiona delivering a final raspberry before the message cuts off. Jack sighed to himself, knowing full well that he was going to be in for it when he sees his fiancee at the hotel. As a waiter walked into the suite with several bottles of non-alcoholic beer on a silver tray, Johnny couldn't help but laugh. }Jack Gaither: God I love it when she gets pissed...
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SINGLES MATCH
Noah Field vs Chris King
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{The lights dim, and a block "M" Michigan logo appears in the entryway. After a few moments, "Face Everything and Rise" by Papa Roach rips through the arena speakers, and Chris King steps out into the light, wearing a "Property of Michigan Athletics" navy blue shirt and a pair of navy blue long tights with "KINGMAKER" emblazoned on the side in Michigan maize. The "M" in "Maker" is the Michigan block "M". He soaks in the crowd before heading down the ramp, sliding into the ring under the bottom rope. He waits in the corner as the crowd dies down, staring intently at the other side of the ring.
Noah’s music hits next, and he waltzes out with Morgan and Mercer at his side. He knows he looks good, and isn’t afraid to show it off. He slides into the ring and flexes for the ladies in attendance, with Morgan attempting to cover him up in a jealous fashion.}Terri Morasco: This match, evidently, has some history behind it.
Vasco Dias: These two were competitors in a regional promotion based out of St. Louis six months ago. But it’s a fresh start for both men tonight!
{The bell rings, and both men circle one another. King shoots in for a takedown which Field spots ahead of time. He sidesteps the move and laughs at King, pointing to his brain and mouthing, “How dumb do you think I am?” Before he finishes, however, King lifts Field off his feet and drives a series of punches into the side of Field’s head. He scrambles away, calling for a timeout as he makes his way into his corner.}Terri Morasco: King trying to establish himself early on in this contest.
Vasco Dias: And why not? It’s usually better to get off on the right foot, and a win will do that.
{Field remains in his corner, turning his attention away from King while conferring with Morgan and Mercer. King, showing his anger, snarls and runs into the corner, trying to splash Field. Morgan screams and gets Noah’s attention just in time. Noah ducks out of the way and King smashes as hard as he can into the turnbuckle.}Vasco Dias: Wow, that was one hell of a collision!
Terri Morasco: The Kingmaker may have sealed his own fate with that one.
{Noah drops to cover, but King quickly kicks out before the ref can count. Noah covers again.
1….
Kickout by King.}Terri Morasco: Noah is trying to wear down King with his own energy!
Vasco Dias: Chris King hasn’t given up yet.
{King finally creates some space after the latest kickout, backing up into his own corner. Field presses his advantage, hitting a series of quick suplexes and covering again. King kicks out again, only this time at two. Noah looks frustrated, and berates the referee as King gets to his feet.
As Noah is berating the referee for his slow count, Morgan gets up on the ring apron. She yells at King, who turns his attention away from Field and on to her. She starts gyrating suggestively, but all it does is inspire King to shake his head. As the ref sees Morgan on the apron, he yells at her to get down, and while his back is turned, Field drives his forearm into King’s groin, sending a chorus of boos through the crowd.}Vasco Dias: Are you kidding???
Terri Morasco: Story of the Fields, friend; take every advantage and don’t look back.
{King grabs his groin just in time to catch a Field Envy pedigree and then get rolled up by Field in a pinning combination. Morgan hops down, satisfied, and the ref returns to the action, seeing King being pinned. He quickly drops to count, and when his back is turned, Noah holds onto King’s trunks for leverage.
1….
2…..
THREE!!!!!}Terri Morasco: Noah Field stole a victory!
Vasco Dias: You said it, partner--take every advantage!
{Noah’s music plays as the frustrated King yells at the ref that his trunks were held, but it is to no avail.}----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
”An interview with Ryan Shane and Nighthawk.”
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{ We open on a close up of IWF interviewer, Willy Carter. }Willy Carter: Welcome to part two of my sit down interview with IWF Man of Steel Champion, Ryan Shane...
{ We pull back and to the left showing Willy seated in a chair with Ryan seated in another chair besides him, the Man of Steel Championship over his shoulder. }Willy Carter: And his opponent, Nighthawk.
{ We pull back to an even wider show revealing Nighthawk on the other side of Willy sitting in a chair. The opponents eyes are locked, not out of hatred but competitive spirit as the next time they are this close they will be going to battle over the Man of Steel Championship. }Willy Carter: I'd like to thank both of you gentlemen for agreeing to this sit down, generally when two men are scheduled to fight each other for a belt they can't go anywhere near one another.
Ryan Shane: Not a problem.
Nightkawk: You're welcome.
Willy Carter: Let's drop the pleasantries, you're both warriors and in a weeks time you will be going to war with each other over the Man of Steel Championship how are you both able to remain so respectful knowing what the other man is willing to do to win?
{ Nighthawk speaks up first, leaning forward as he does so. }Nightkawk: "I can answer that relatively easily. Because I know just how good Ryan is. I know just what he's capable of. And in order to get done what I want to, I have to treat my opponents with respect."
{ Shane nods his head looking respectfully in Nighthawk’s direction as he answers. }Ryan Shane: I look at Hawk's body of work and it should be respected. He has given a lot to this business. I know he is doing what he feels he needs to so that he's prepared for the match. I expect he will give his best. Of course it isn't going to be good enough, but I know the effort will be there.
{ Willy perks up seeing an opportunity to stir the pot and make some headlines. }Willy Carter: Is that so Mr. Shane? You feel as good as Nighthawk is he just doesn't measure up to who and what you've become over the last few months?
{ Shane half shrugs as he responds. }Ryan Shane: It isn't his fault Willy. In the past couple of months I've arguably been the best I've ever been. Nighthawk hasn't been. I don't know how a guy in the twilight of his career can compete with me in my prime. I'm hoping this shot at the Man of Steel title will rejuvenate him some. I expect a fight but I also expect to win.
{ Nighthawk shakes his head, not willing to allow Shane to brush him off so easily. }Nightkawk: "I would disagree with that. I'm not in the twilight of my career. I'm in a slump. There's a difference. And come Bloody Assizes, I will show everyone the difference."
Willy Carter: Well it sounds like you're both determined to win, I guess the question is who is more determined?
{ Ryan smirks to himself signaling that he’ll answer first, Nighthawk sits back into his chair listening to every word Shane has to say carefully. }Ryan Shane: You could say I'm determined Willy. This is a match I should win. I mean no offense to my opponent but the word I would use for him is desperation. I know what that's like. When I asked Zasshu for a shot I didn't know what my future with IWF held. I wanted that one last shot at glory. Things are looking pretty similar from where I'm at. The difference is, I knew I was good enough to beat Zasshu. I also know that at this point in his career Nighthawk isn't good enough to beat me. I worked to hard to get where I'm at. Winning the Man of Steel title catapulted me to another level. I want Nighthawk to find his way off of his slump, but he isn't going to do it at my expense.
{ Ryan sits back now, fingers interlaced, quite happy with his answer. Nighthawk speaks up almost immediately in response. }Nightkawk: I'm here to prove I'm the best. I got sidetracked many times from that goal, I'll freely admit, but I know what I want to do. And as far as me being desperate, that's absolutely right. But I know how good I am. I know how good I've been. I'm desperate for a fair chance to prove it.
{ Willy turns his attention to Nighthawk, hoping to drive a wedge between these two future opponents. }Willy Carter: I asked you this one on one, Nighthawk but I want to ask you here again, if Ryan Shane refuses to give up, are you desperate enough to end this man's career?
{ Nighthawk doesn’t look pleased to have to answer this question again, much less in front of the man he will be facing in six days. }Nightkawk: I've ended men's careers, Willy. I've done it. Ryan, if you're checkmated and you refuse to see it, I will hate doing it, but I will keep the Hangman's Clutch on. Please don't make me. But to answer your question, Willy, I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
{ Willy turns his attention to Ryan now, knowing if either man was going to throw a bard it would be the defending champion. }Willy Carter: What about you Ryan? You've come a long way since the last time you and Nighthawk crossed paths, could you end his legendary career if need be?
{ Ryan speaks with confidence. }Ryan Shane: I could. It won't come to that. Nighthawk should be smart enough to know when the end is near. I said it before, this is the twilight of his career. If he wants to go out on his own terms he will have to be smart. I'm not going to go easy on him. I respect him but we aren't friends. He is just the next in line to fall.
Willy Carter: Wow, well I can tell we are in for the Man of Steel match of a life time. Do either of you have any closing remarks before we wrap up?
{ Nighthawk leans forward to make eye contact with the champion as he makes his closing remarks. }Nightkawk: Just one. I look forward to this contest, and hope that it's clean, classy, and clever.
{ Ryan smirks as he returns Nighthawk’s steely glare. }Ryan Shane: That's easy! I am walking into Bloody Assizes as Man of Steel champion, and I'm walking out the same way. Nighthawk you can try and stop me, but we both know it won't happen. I'd wish you good luck, but I don't think luck can help you.
Willy Carter: I’d like to thank both of you for your time these last few weeks. I’m Willy Carter, these have been my guests Nighthawk and the Man of Steel Champion, Ryan Shane. We’ll see you next time!
{ We close on Ryan Shane and Nighthawk both standing up and exchanging a stiff hand shake, Ryan grinning and Nighthawk looking as determined as he has ever looked. }----------------------------------------------------------
HEIRESS TO THE THRONE
SINGLES MATCH
Kathleen Conway vs Kate Steele w/Teddy Steele
By order of Deputy IWF COO, Mr Joey Leroux, Jake Conway is barred from ringside for the entirety of his wife's Heiress To The Throne campaign. If Kate Steele wins, she gains 20 points (30 points for a submission victory) towards her Heiress To The Throne total. However, if Kathy Conway wins, she gains 5 points towards her Heiress To The Throne total.
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{This match was back and forth for quite a bit and it seemed as if Kathleen got the upper hand when the big screen goes to static before a picture of the Imperial Title appears on the screen on a beach with the caption “Wish You Were Here” in the corner. Then again with the Eiffel Tower and some other sites, angering Kathleen Conway. She’s yelling at the screen as she’s rolled up by Kate, the referee making the three count!}----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
”This could change everything.”
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{ Crybaby by Melanie Martinez hits the speakers and Ana Jones steps out onto the stage to a chrous of boos, she laughs, shaking her head as she wrings a hand under her eyes mimicking crying as she makes her way down the ramp, she pauses occasionally to taunt the crowd with pouts and thumbs down before laughing and shaking her head, moving on.
She grabs a mic as she climbs the steps and slips into the ring, turning on the spot to lean on the top rope, looking up at the ramp facing the back with a smirk on her face as the music fades. She raises the mic to her lips and the boos grow louder, she rolls her eyes, tilting her head to the side as she waits.... }Vasco Dias: I can't believe it Terri, Ana Valentine is back..I heard rumors but I never thought they were true...
Terri Morrasco: I'm not sure how I feel about this....
{ The boos finally die down and Ana pushes off the ropes, turning her back to the ramp she begins to pace up and down the ring, smiling slightly as she raises the mic once again. }Ana Jones: Do you like my new music?
{ The crowd boos again and Ana laughs, turning to address the crowd. }Ana Jones: You should! It's dedicated to all of the so-called Diamond's that have been readily running what was left of the division into the ground over the past few months... Wah wah Fucking wah... I literally couldn't even bring myself to watch it - people have the Gaul to say that *I* am entitled? ME?!
{ She shakes her head, turning to pace the ring again. }Ana Jones: I earned my Championships... I EARNED my Hall of Fame entry... I EARNED the right to stand in an IWF ring and
say make demands... But the apparent celebrated 'stars' you have now? The parade of whiney, untalented glorified fucking valets that are bumbling around this ring...
{ Ana pauses, before turning to face the ramp with a smile... }Ana Jones: The only thing you have earned - is your spots BELOW the men in this company... Once upon a time the Diamond's division was the pinnacle of competition and success, it superseded its male counterpart... And all of you, took what was built by those before you and pissed it away... All of it....
{ Ana moves right up to the ring ropes, leaning over them slightly... }Ana Jones: And enough is enough.... The bitching and moaning and under performance stops Right Fucking NOW!
{ Ana extends a hand out, waving it towards her in a 'calling out' fashion. }Ana Jones: Any one of you... All of you... I don't care - Tonight is the end of this bullshit, tonight is the last night you will sit back on unearned laurels.... You will step the fuck up, because the Diamond's Division is not and should never be the piss break it has become!
( Ana lowers the mic and "Everything that should have been" by Kittie plays. Ana looks up at the entrance confused and then a look of anger and frustration comes over her as Amber Richards appears. She looks around at the fans who seem happy to see her as she walks down to the ring in black boots, camo pants and a black Amber shirt. She climbs up the steps to the apron and she smiles at Ana and gets in. }Terri Morasco: Wow....
Vasco Dias:These two haven't been in the same ring at the same time for...for...Terri Morasco: Atleast a year....
{ Both women stare at one another. Ana grits her teeth as Amber just grins. The crowd starts to chant "welcome back". Amber raises the mic to her lips. Amber Richards: Piss break huh?. The division has become..a piss break?...you know what Ana, for years I have had to listen to you run your mouth about the Diamonds division and about how you were above it and how no one was as good as you and through it all I kind of took it as a personal insult. Mainly because I believed and still do believe that I am just as good as you...
Vasco Dias: No one is as good as Ana...
Terri Morasco: Oh shut up...
Amber Richards: And I just got done signing my contract extension to come back to the fold and then I saw you strut out here to run your mouth again.....
Ana Jones: You mean tell the truth?...
Amber Richards: The truth?...your truth maybe.....{ Amber lowers the mic and she and Ana get face to face. }Amber Richards: I stood back there and listened, I took it all in and the scary part is that when you got to that last point and I had to come out here..it was because....you're absolutely right....
Terri Morasco & Vasco Dias: What?!
Amber Richards: I am sick and tired of watching the division you and I championed get broken down and turned to nothing. I am sick and tired of there being two big names and the others turning to crap. I am sick and tired of knowing the outcome of every championship match because there really isn't a challenge. I am sick and tired of people thinking they are "the best" when they haven't beaten either of us.....
{ Ana slowly nods as Amber steps around the ring, they both lock eyes and Amber laughs. }Amber Richards: And I honestly believe, we need to do something about this. We need to restore the division to it's former glory and we should do it...together.....{ Amber lowers the mic and puts out her hand, Ana looks down at Ambers hand and scoffs arrogantly before mouthing "you're serious?" Amber just nods with a smirk and Ana bites her lips before slowly taking Amber's hand. }
Vasco Dias: I can't believe what I'm seeing....
Terri Morasco: This could completely change it all Vasco....----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Warren Kane w/ Spike Kane vs Adam Knite
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Terri Morasco: Next up we’ve got easily the biggest match on the card. Warren Kane takes on Adam Knite!
Vasco Dias: I’m not going to lie here, I feel like Adam Knite is about to show this young son of Kane what it means to be the King!
Terri Morasco: Adam Knite was once one of the best wrestlers in the world but a lot has changed since he last dominated the wrestling world. For instance, Warren Kane has taken the IWF universe by storm!
Vasco Dias: I’m not going to deny Warren’s talents, I’m just saying that Adam Knite is the king of the wrestling world until he says other wise!
{ The lights go out as the crowd chanting fills the arena. }"Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
Da da da de da da da
LET'S GO!"
{ As the song kicks in the tron explodes to life with a quick pyro as red and white strobe lights begin to flash. Warren Kane comes to the front of the stage and brings his arms up infront of his chest before extending them outwards and upwards creating a reaction from the crowd. }"It's not easy making a name for yourself, Where do you draw the line?
I never thought I'd be in this far.
Let's have some fun and never change that for anyone, try not to miss me when I'm gone
Woooh, wooooh"
I sold my soul to the open road!"
{ He then heads towards the ring, clicking his neck, wrists and elbows to prepare for his match before jumping up onto the apron, climbing the turnbuckle on the outside and raising his arms once more. The music dies down and the lights return to normal as he drops into the ring. }Terri Morasco: There he is, the future of our industry, the son of Kane, the man who looks to put the final nail in the coffin of NCW!
Vasco Dias: NCW dies when Adam Knite says so and Warren Kane can’t do a thing about it!
Terri Morasco: Adam’s time came and went and he was good for his time but Warren’s time is now!
{ “By the Blood” by Drowning Pool hits the PA to a huge pop from the crowd! Adam Knite steps out from behind the curtain to a huge roar from the crowd, a small section even chanting “RAPTOR! RAPTOR!” Adam shoots a sly smile as he raises his arms to a blast of pyro erupting behind him. Adam struts confidently down the ramp with his head held high as fans reach out for him, he slaps a few, especially one wearing an old school PWW t-shirt before he reaches the ring, running up the steps and climbing into the ring where he throws his arms up into the air to a huge pop. }Vasco Dias: There he is! The king of the wrestling world! ADAM KNITE!
Terri Morasco: Adam is the once king but will he be the future king?
Vasco Dias: Absolutely! Adam Knite dies when Adam Knite says so!
Terri Morasco: I’m not sure that’s the case!
{ The referee calls for the bell and Warren explodes out of the corner. Adam ducks the clothes line attempt from the younger athlete and Warren bounces off the ropes, he comes back hard but Adam connects with a hard right hand that rocks the jaw of Warren Kane. Adam throws his arms up and yells “COME ON!” Warren moves in and around Adam who just watches him. Warren moves in for a tie up and Adam fights with him for a second before driving a hard right knee into the gut of Warren Kane. Adam follows it up by forcing Warren back into the corner of the ring with a shoulder block. Adam turns around and pounds Warren with alternating back elbows into the face of Warren Kane! }Vasco Dias: Adam Knite is all over Warren Kane right now!
Terri Morasco: He’s a smart veteran of the ring and he’s using his knowledge to take the early lead here.
{ Adam smirks as he walks out of the corner and Warren stumbles right into a big side slam from Adam Knite. Adam hooks the leg of Warren for a half hearted pin but Warren kicks right out at one! Adam gets to his feet and waits for Warren to get to his feet. Warren pulls himself up on the ropes and turns to face a running Adam Knite, Warren drops the shoulder and manages to back drop Adam over the top rope onto the ring apron! Warren is quick and steps out onto the apron, hitting Adam with several hard kicks to the back driving him down onto the apron. Warren grabs Adam Knite and pulls him up to his feet, he hooks his leg and then throws him backward onto the ring apron with a SPLOSION SUPLEX!!! }Terri Morasco: Warren Kane with a big SPLOSION SUPLEX!
Vasco Dias: The kidd got lucky, he caught Adam off guard!
Terri Morasco: The king should never lower his guard!
{ Warren Kane starts to psyche himself up as he hops off the apron, he grabs Adam by the head and slams him face first into the ring apron. He then sets him up for a ddt off the apron, using Adam’s legs to balance him and then dropping him right onto the padded floor! }Terri Morasco: What a devastating DDT from Warren Kane!
Vasco Dias: He’s getting lucky, Warren Kane doesn’t hold a candle to Adam Knite!
{ Warren is looking confident as he pulls Adam up to his feet and looks to drive him back first into the apron but Adam manages to throws Warren off and send shim into the apron. Warren bounces off and Adam grabs him for an inverted Russian leg sweep and drives Warren face first into the apron. Adam is right up to his feet, he pulls Warren up and rolls him into the ring. Adam sides in after him as Warren is trying to regain his composure but Adam is right there with a hard stomp to the back of Kane, then another and another and another. Adam is looking confident as he pulls Warren up to his feet and throws him hard into the corner of the ring with a choke toss. }Vasco Dias: Look at the king go!
Terri Morasco: Adam has been in the business for well over a decade, this is still basically Warren’s rookie year!
Vasco Dias: Stop making excuses!
{ Adam runs in for Warren but Warren kips up his feet and connects with both heels to the jaw of Adam Knite. Adam staggers backward and Warren runs out of the corner of the ring and hits a drop kick to the gut of Adam Knite and sends him flying into the corner turnbuckles! }Terri Morasco: Adam is in a bad way here!
{ Warren is up to his feet and runs to the corner of the ring, he hypes himself up and then explodes out of the corner and connects with a massive OLE KICK on Adam in the corner! Adam stumbles out and drops to his knees before falling flat on his face. Warren rolls him over and hooks his legs for the cover. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Terri Morasco: SO CLOSE!
Vasco Dias: No close enough, the king is still alive!
{ Warren doesn’t let frustration set in, instead he pulls Adam to his feet, he kicks him hard in the gut and looks for THUNDERSTRUCK! Adam pushes Warren off and then connects with a big boot as Warren turns around! }Vasco Dias: THE KING IS BACK!!!!
{ Adam shakes the cob webs loose as Warren looks to get to his feet but Adam is on him with a big clubbing blow across his back. He then grabs Warren for a huge release German suplex, dumping Warren right on his neck and back. Adam sits up, looking proud of himself. He pushes himself up to his feet and grabs Warren Kane, throwing him hard into the ropes, Warren bounces off and comes back, Adam grabs him for a huge spine buster in the center of the ring! Adam is right up, looking more confident than ever, he heads to the corner of the ring and climbs up to the top rope. He signals for the end and leaps off! }Vasco Dias: This is it! The king is about to put Warren away!
Terri Morasco: I don’t believe this!
{ Adam crashes and burns hard as Warren rolls out of the way, having the move well scouted. Adam grips his back as a career full of hard fought victories starts to haunt him. Warren pulls himself to his feet and looks to capitalize on Adam’s near miss. He runs in for Adam as he tries to sit up and grabs him for a float over neck breaker! Warren nips back up to his feet and runs to the corner of the ring, he waits for Adam to try and sit up again and this time connects with a drop kick! }Terri Morasco: Warren Kane is showing his determination here! Trained by Spike Kane, he is easily one of the best in the company!
Vasco Dias: He’s no king and Adam Knite is going to prove that!
Terri Morasco: Adam Knite is flat on his back!
Vasco Dias: You never count the king out!
{ Warren is looking confident now. He pulls Adam up to his feet and lines him up for another Splosion suplex this time into the corner of the ring but Adam blocks it. Adam counters with an elbow shot to the side of the head and then whips Warren into the ropes. Warren rebounds and Adam hoists him up into the air for a huge atomic drop! Warren stumbles and staggers and Adam rushes him with a huge lunging clothes line! }Vasco Dias: I told you! You don’t count out the king! Adam Knite is showing why he is the dominant being in the wrestling industry today!
Terri Morasco: He hasn’t won anything yet!
Vasco Dias: Semantics!
{ Adam is looking more sure of himself than before and he approaches Warren with some bravado, reaching down slowly and pulling the young Kane to his feet. He connects with a head butt on Warren Kane that drives the kidd into the ropes but Warren bounces back with a clothes line on Adam. Warren then takes off and hits another clothes line off the ropes, Adam is still standing and Warren hits the ropes again and hits another clothes line, Adam is refusing to drop. Warren hits the ropes again and this time spring boards off with a cross body block and takes Adam off his feet. He hooks his legs and looks for the pin. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Terri Morasco: Warren Kane nearly had the win!
Vasco Dias: What match are you watching!? He nearly had nothing!
Terri Morasco: He was a split second from victory!
Vasco Dias: But he didn’t get it!
{ Warren gets back to his feet, he looks tired but ready for war, he eyes Adam up who is very slow to his feet, his age showing with every movement. Warren lines up his next shot and moves in with a big kick to the gut of Adam Knite, again he goes for the Thunderstruck but Adam fights it and reverses it into the KNITES OF THE ROUND!!!! }Vasco Dias: KNITES OF THE ROUND!!!!
Terri Morasco: WHAT THE HELL!!!
Vasco Dias: THE KING IS BACK!!!!
{ Warren Kane is down and Adam just throws an arm over him, worn out after a hard fought match. The referee drops down and starts the count. ONE! The crowd is cheering for both men. TWO!!! Half the crowd wants a kick out and the other half want to see the king win! THREE!!! Warren Kane throws the shoulder up a half a second too late as the referee calls for the bell!!!! }Alyson Valance: Your winner by pinfall… ADAM KNITE!!!
{ Adam can’t believe it, Warren Kane is shocked as well, he thought he kicked out in time but Adam I sup to his feet as the referee is raising his hand. }Vasco Dias: I told you there was no stopping the king!
Terri Morasco: The way I see it Adam just barely won this match, Warren nearly kicked out!
Vasco Dias: Nearly isn’t a kick out! Adam Knite is the once and future king and that is something you are all going to have to learn!
{ Adam is still celebrating when he sees Warren getting up to his feet, he looks around and the fans start to buzz. Adam looks around trying to gauge the crowd before he looks over to Warren, Warren doesn’t see him just yet but he turns around he prepares himself for a fight. }Terri Morasco: The match is over, what is Adam thinking!
Vasco Dias: He’s the king, he can do whatever he wants!
{ Adam approaches Warren and before Warren knows what to do Adam extends his right hand, looking for a hand shake. Warren hesitates and then finally takes Adam’s hand in his own. The two shaking as the crowd cheers. } ----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
”Infamous?”
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{ We return from commercial break with Warren Kane walking slightly dejected backstage when someone catches his eye. }Warren Kane: Rob!?
{ He looks down the hall way to Rob Diamond stepping out of a private locker room, he rushes down the hall way toward Rob and grabs him by the shoulder but Rob pulls himself away. }Warren Kane: Dude! What the hell is your problem!?
{ Rob stops dead in his tracks and slowly turns to face Warren Kane. }Rob Diamond: Excuse me?
Warren Kane: I’ve been trying to get a hold of you for weeks, man, what the hell is your problem?
{ Rob smirks as he tilts his head slightly to crack his neck. }Rob Diamond: What the hell is my problem? What the hell is your problem!?
Warren Kane: What?
Rob Diamond: We’re supposed to be brothers! We’re supposed to be family!
Warren Kane: We are!
Rob Diamond: Really!? Where the hell were you when the tag team tournament was announced!? You know what the Imperial Championship means to me! You know how hard I fought to get a fair shot! They announce a tag team title tournament where two people get a shot at the Imperial title and where is Warren Kane!?
{ Rob looks at him with an arrogant look on his face. }Rob Diamond: Siding up with window dressing from a Steve Awesome promo nobody remembers from NCW.
Warren Kane: Dude, Jayson is my friend too-
Rob Diamond: OH YEAH! Who the hell was there when Daddy decided to teach you some respect!? Who the hell was there when you decided to step out of the closet!? Who the hell was there when you had nowhere else to go!? I’m more than a friend, a brother, family, I’m the closest thing to a father you’ve ever had an when you had the chance to return the favor you picked Jayson f**king Matthews as your tag team partner.
{ Warren looks hurt as he tries to respond. }Warren Kane: I didn’t know it meant that much to you.
Rob Diamond: You never asked.
Warren Kane: Look, I’m sorry-
Rob Diamond: You will be.
{ Rob turns away from Warren as he goes to respond and storms away. Warren looks around baffled, not aware that the tag team tournament meant that much to Rob until just now and unsure how to make it up to him… }----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
”All Things Considered”
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Terri Morasco: Moving right along we've got…
{Terri is interrupted by the slow melodic opening strains to “Veins” by HUNTR and when the beat kicks in pyro explodes from the rampway as JC Keeton steps through the curtain. He makes his way to the ring bouncing in rhythm to the music. When he reaches the ring he leaps up onto the apron and steps through the ropes. He retrieves a microphone and takes the center of the ring as the music dies down.}JC Keeton: Last week I stepped into this ring and I defeated a man that some have called the best technical wrestler of this era. I gotta say it feels good to get my first real win but the one I didn't earn the week before is still haunting me. I can beat Mike Laszlo and at Bloody Assizes I intent to prove that because my last name is Keeton we've never been afraid to step into the ring with guys who everyone says we can't beat. Mike might think that he's above me and that he's going to repeat as Heir to Throne winner again this year but earning those points that are gonna be on the line in our match next week is how I'm gonna show him he's not above me.
Terri Morasco: Strong words from the rookie directed at the former Imperial Champion tonight, Vasco.
Vasco Dias: Mike Laszlo is going to take this kids soul.
JC Keeton: I'm ready to live up to…
{Before JC can continue what he was about to say “Cult of Love” by Living Colour hits the sound system with a slow piano theme. The drums beat as "Cult of Personality" is mashed in just as IWF Hall of Famer Alexis Caffrey steps through the curtain to a chorus of boos with a few whistles and cheers sprinkled in. Alexis makes her way to the ring as JC shakes his head in frustration.}Terri Morasco: The Hall of Fame Diamond is making her way to the ring on behalf of her husband and JC Keeton does not look happy.
Vasco Dias: He should be groveling at her feet.
{Once in the ring Alexis grabs a mic and just looks at JC with a strange smile.}Alexis Caffrey: You're a pathetic little boy out here talking trash about a real man, my MAN! What gives you the right to ever speak ill of someone who has accomplished more than you or your equally pathetic father EVER have or ever will inside an IWF ring? Mike Laszlo is twice the man you are which is a compliment considering Jake Keeton wasn't a quarter of the man Mike is. You need to learn to respect the men who came before you and I demand you apologize right now.
{Keeton just laughs.}Terri Morasco: I don't think she'll be getting that apology.
Vasco Dias: He should if he knows what's good for him!
JC Keeton: With all due respect, considering you are a Hall of Famer which is something I hope to be one day… you're out of your damn mind lady.
{The crowd pops loudly for JC's response but those cheers quickly turn to boos as Mike Laszlo slides into the ring from behind him, spins him around hits him with Malicious Intent before both he and Alexis begin laying the boots to Keeton.}Vasco Dias: See he should have apologized.
{Mike picks Keeton up off the mat and holds him up with his arms behind his back as Alexis begins to slap him repeatedly, berating him and calling him pathetic the whole time. Suddenly a section of the crowd goes into a frenzy as a young woman hops over the guardrail and slides into the ring.} Terri Morasco: That's Bliss Riley! The former Diamond had been romantically involved with JC Keeton up until recently.
Vasco Dias: Well she's got no business in the ring right now, she doesn't work here.
{The commotion of the crowd causes Alexis to turn around just in time to eat a Drop Kick from Riley. Alexis is quickly back to her feet and the two women begin kicking and punching each other before rolling out to the floor as Mike drops JC and goes to the floor to try and separate them but he doesn't make it to where the ladies are before Keeton gets to his feet and runs towards the ropes before diving onto an unsuspecting Laszlo.}Terri Morasco: This has broken down quickly Vasco, we may need to get security out here to break up these four.
Vasco Dias: Na let them fight you know Mike and Alexis will come out on top, they're just better.
{Keeton pulls Laszlo to his feet and looks over at Bliss who has hold of Alexis and the two nod before executing simultaneous Snap Suplexes!}Vasco Dias: We need security out here now!!!
{A hoard of security rush towards the ring and grab JC just as Mike gets to his feet and hits a Super Kick on him while more of the security separate Alexis and Bliss pushing Alexis into the ring while holding Bliss back, but Alexis escapes and climbs the turnbuckle, diving into the sea of Bliss and security, hitting them all with a huge Crossbody, taking them all to the ground!
Security then pushes Mike and JC into the ring. JC tries to break free from security and he does just in time to hit a Spinning Uppercut to Laszlo, knocking him through the ropes and out of the ring. Security holds him back as Mike backs up the ramp with a sea of security in between and Alexis by his side as Bliss slides into the ring with Keeton who starts pointing at Mike and mouthing off something along the lines of “I’LL SHOW YOU!”
“Veins” by HUNTR plays again as the crowd cheers Keeton on, Mike and Alexis glaring down toward the ring as the scene cuts to commercial.}----------------------------------------------------------
IWF SHIELDMAIDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SINGLES MATCH
Sara Garcia vs Paige Garcia (C)
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is for one fall, and is for the IWF Shieldmaiden Championship!
{“Over You” by Girlicious plays throughout the arena. Seventeen seconds into the song, Paige and Sara come out to a negative reaction as they holds their hand in the air above their heads, their index fingers pointed down at themselves as they do a quick spin around before walking down to the ring, talking themselves up to all of those in attendance and everyone watching at home.}Terri Morasco: This is the biggest farce I’ve ever seen. How can they expect us to believe this is going to be a legitimate match?
Vasco Dias: What are you talking about woman? Both of these two are extremely competitive, and being twin sisters only escalates that competitiveness as it’s been there all their lives.
{The two sisters jump up on the apron, posing for the crowd, showing off their beauty before each sitting on the middle rope and swinging their legs to the left, pulling the rest of their bodies in as well. They pose again before heading to opposite corners as Paige hands the referee the Shieldmaiden Title.}Alison Valance: Introducing first...the challenger...from San Diego, California, weighing in at 135 pounds...SARA...GARCIAAAA!!!
{Sara poses for the crowd who boo before turning back to her sister with a sinister smirk on her face.}Alison Valance: And her opponent...she is the IWF SHIELDMAIDEN CHAMPION...from San Diego, California, weighing in at 126 pounds...PAIGE...GARCIAAAAA!!!
{Paige holds her hands up arousing some boos from the fans before turning back to the center of the ring where the referee is holding the Shieldmaiden Championship in the air before ringing the bell.}Vasco Dias: And here we go Terri, a match that we’ve all dreamed about.
Terri Morasco: Oh please.
{The two Garcias step to the center of the ring and shake hands before tying up with Sara getting behind Paige and trying to lift her into a German Suplex only to have Paige block it before spinning in her sister’s arms and hooking her up for a Vertical Suplex, only to have Sara block it and go ahead with a spin into what looks like is supposed to be a Neckbreaker, but Paige breaks free and the two of them spin toward one another.}Vasco Dias: They know each other so well.
Terri Morasco: Each countering the moves of the other so far into a stalemate.
{Paige charges, looking for the “Keep Dreaming” Bicycle Kick, but Sara ducks and tries to hit a Knockout Kiss but Paige ducks and lifts Sara onto her shoulders for the “All About Me” but Sara kicks her feet and slides down the back of Paige, then lifting HER onto her shoulders for an “All About Me” of her own, but Paige gets out of it to as the two stare one another down, breathing a bit heavy before Paige nods, as does Sara who then lies on her back in the center of the ring. Paige kneels down and covers her sister with the referee looking confused...but making the count…
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings as Paige gets to her feet and helps Sara to hers. The two hug as the winner is announced and “Over You” plays on the speakers.}Alison Valance: Here is your winner...AND STILL...IWF SHIELDMAIDEN...PAIGE GARCIA!!!
Terri Morasco: What a load of crap!
Vasco Dias: Said no one ever! That was a classic!
{The two girls laugh at everyone as Paige holds the Shieldmaiden Title high in the air as the Sacrifice Logo appears on the bottom corner of the screen.}
Well howdy there pardner.