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FIVE WAY CRUISERWEIGHT SHOWCASE ELIMINATION MATCH
Winner receives 10 points.Devlin Raine vs Chris Fenell vs Johnny Gillmen vs Todd Williams vs Zasshu
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Terri Morasco: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to a very special edition of the IWF Cruiserweight Invitational. This week is Open Fight Night and the cruiserweights went all in on one match. Five men will square of for a total of ten points and essentially a guaranteed spot in the elimination side of the tournament.
Vasco Dias: I could lie and say otherwise but so far every match in this tournament has been a show stopper and Iām excited to see what these five men can do in an elimination match!
Terri Morasco: The winner of the match will be the last man left in the ring, itās anyoneās guess who is going to go the distance and claim those ten points.
Vasco Dias: Though I would never bet against the House.
Terri Morasco: I wouldnāt bet against anyone in this match.
{ After a brief highlight package set to the tune of āGetting away with murderā by Papa Roach which features clips from promos of all five men in the match we head to ringside where all five men are gathered in the ring. Alison Valance stands at the center of the ring with microphone in hand as the referee is explaining the rules to each of them. }Alison Valance: The following contest is an Elimination match! The winner of the match will gain ten points in the Cruiserweight Invitational!
Terri Morasco: This is why I love open fight night! Anything can happen!
Vasco Dias: Absolutely! And this is probably the biggest match on the card!
{ The five men all stand opposite each other as the referee calls for the bell but as soon as he does they all take off out of their corners except for Zasshu who is commanded by Laura Howlett to get the hell out of the ring. }Terri Morasco: Whatās he doing!?
Vasco Dias: Playing it safe!
{ Todd Williams and Chris Fenell collide in a series of furious punches as does Johnny Gillmen and Devlin Raine! Todd starts to get the upper hand on Chris but Chris eventually counters with a cross armbreaker. Back to Gillmen and Devlin, the latter has Gillmen in the corner of the ring as he connects with the Brain Dance combo on Gillmen! }Terri Morasco: The action is fast paced but where the hell is Zasshu!?
Vasco Dias: Watching from a distance, waiting for the right time to strike.
{ The match carries in for several minutes like this as we are shown clips of Chirs Fenell hitting an Asai DDT on Todd Williams. At the same time Devlin is going for Burning Chrome but Gillmen counters with the BRAIN DRAIN! All the while Zasshu stalks the outside of the ring! We are next shown Chris Fenell setting Todd Williams up for the Shooting Chris Press but as he reaches the top rope Zasshu shoves him off and sends him flying to the outside. Zasshu storms the ring and hits the Buenas Noches Kick on Todd Williams!!! Zasshu covers! ONE! TWO! THREE! }Alison Valance: Todd William has been eliminated!
Vasco Dias: He never stood a chance!
Terri Morasco: Zasshu has barely been in the match!
Vasco Dias: He was in when it mattered!
{ We move forward several minutes as Johnny Gillmen is now locked up with Zasshu in the center of the ring. Zasshu is overpowering the lesser trained Gillmen but Johnny doesnāt relent as he connects with a quick head butt to the masked man. Johnny moves around Zasshu and grabs him for the Reverse Blast to a huge pop from the crowd! Gillmen is back up to his feet and prepares to put Zasshu away when Devlin hits him with NO FATE FROM BEHIND!!! Gillmen is down as Devlin covers him. ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }Alison Valance: Johnny Gillmen has been eliminated!
Terri Morasco: Gillmen looked set to take Zasshu out of the match but Devlin came in out of nowhere!
Vasco Dias: Thatās the name of the game, Terri, you have to always be prepared.
{ We move forward again several minutes as the three remaining men take turns teeing off on each other. Eventually Chris and Devlin work together and send Zasshu out of the ring with a top rope facebuster. The two of them turn to each other on the top rope and almost immediately turn on each other! }Vasco Dias: I knew the alliance wouldnāt last long!
Terri Morasco: It lasted as long as it needed to as Zasshu is now down and out on the ring floor!
{ Chris manages to turn Devlinās momentum against him and hit the Blue Thunder Driver on him. He heads to the top rope and looks for his finisher but Raine is quick to roll out of the way. Raine is on the ring apron as Chris comes for him full steam but Devlin launces a shoulder into the gut of Chris and then sling shots himself over the top rope with a sunset flip into a pin fall. Chris kicks out almost immediately but Devlin runs to the ropes and comes back with BURNING CHROME!!! Chris staggers and Devlin runs to the ropes looking for No Fate but Chris is able to counter into a Tilt a Whirl backbreaker! Chris quickly heads to the top rope and leaps off with the Shooting Chris Press!!! }Terri Morasco: Shooting Chris Press!!!
Vasco Dias: What an amazing feat of athleticism!
{ Fenell goes for the cover and ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }Alison Valance: Devlin Raine has been eliminated!
Terri Morasco: Itās just Zasshu and Chris Fenell now.
Vasco Dias: The House always wins.
Terri Morasco: I wouldnāt be so sure about that. Fenell wants this win bad and Zasshu hasnāt moved since that facebuster to the outside.
Vasco Dias: Iām sure heās fine.
{ Laura screams at Zasshu to get up as Chris rolls to the outside and grabs the masked man. As Chris stands him up Zasshu connects with a spinning heel kick and then throws Chris head first into the ring post. Once there Zasshu pumps kicks Chris in the back against the post and then spins him around for the Karate Chop combo! }Vasco Dias: Zasshu is all over Fenell!
Terri Morasco: For now, they arenāt inside of the ring and things can change at the drop of a dime!
{ Zasshu rolls Chris back into the ring and follows him in. Zasshu is lining up his shot as Chris is slow to his feet. Zasshu moves in looking for the kick as Chris stands. Zasshu comes in but Chris ducks and catches Zasshu with a step up enzigiri! Zasshu staggers and Chris grabs him for a cut throat driver! Chris looks for the cover but Zasshu kicks out at two. Chris doesnāt let up as he pulls Zasshu to his feet and plants him with the Blue Thunder Driver. Chris heads to the top rope now and is looking for the Shooting Chris Press, he leaps off the top but Zasshu is back to his feet and catches him with the Buenes Noches Kick in MID AIR!!! }Terri Morasco: OH MY GOD!!!!
Vasco Dias: That was awesome!!!!
{ Chris is down and Zasshu quickly covers him as Laura yells at him to do so. ONE! TWO! THREE!!! }Alison Valance: Your winner of the match and ten points in the Cruiserweight Invitationalā¦ ZASSHU!!!!
Terri Morasco: I donāt believe it! Chris had him dead to rights!
Vasco Dias: I keep telling you, the House always wins!
{ Zasshu stands in the center of the ring with Laura Howlett as she raises his arm up much to the jargon of the crowd. }----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
āWait and Seeā
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{After the commercial break, we see Maria Iniesta with a microphone in hand.}Maria Iniesta: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time...Mike Laszlo and Alexis Caffrey.
{The shot widens out and shows the famous couple.}Maria Iniesta: Mike, tonight, you go one on one against Kyle Mason after he issued an open challenge for tonightās Open Fight Night. I canāt help but wonder...why?
{The smile on Mikeās face is quite evident.}Mike Laszlo: A lot of people have asked me that. First off...weāre in Ohio...MY state!
{The crowd cheers.}Mike Laszlo: Itās a short drive down I-71, and it just so happens that I wanted to get back in the ring. Iām better than Kyle Mason, and tonight Iāll show him why he should be careful about when he opens his mouth, or in this case...types on Twitter.
{Maria nods in agreement.}Maria Iniesta: That being said...whatās next for the two of you?
{The couple glance at each other before shrugging shoulders.}Mike Laszlo: Hell if I know. I guess...weāll just have to wait and see.
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SINGLES MATCH
Kyle Mason vs Mike Laszlo
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for one fallā¦
{Mike Snow feat. Run The Jewels - "Heart Is Full RMX" blares through the PA system as Kyle Mason steps out from behind the curtains. Natasha appears behind him as he thrust his hands in the air. Natasha runs her hand on his chest before kissing him on his cheek and joining his side as he walks down to the ring. Mason hops up on the ring apron and sits on the ropes to allow Natasha in the ring. Natasha smiles at Mason as she climbs up on the ring apron and slowly bends over in front of Mason before stepping into the ring. Kyle joins her in the ring as streamers fly into the ring. Natasha gives Kyle a few words of advice before leaving the ring and Kyle leans against the turnbuckle waiting for the match to begin.}Alison Valance: From Calgary, Alberta, Canada, weighing in at 200 pounds...KYLE...MASON!!!
Terri Morasco: Kyle issued an open challenge for tonight here in Cincinnati, and I donāt think he was expecting the answer he got.
Vasco Dias: How could he have? Mikeās not been seen since the end of the Heir to the Throne.
Alison Valance: And his opponentā¦
{"Cult of Personality" by Living Colour hits the sound system, Mike Laszlo walks out onto the stage, followed by Alexis Caffrey, to a mixed reaction for the returning star. Surveying those who give said reaction, a grin comes over his face as he heads for the ring with a confident walk, ignoring the outstretched hands of some fans along the isle, Alexis by his side holding his other hand.}Alison Valance: Making his way to the ring, accompanied by Alexis Caffrey, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing 237 poundsā¦MIIIIKE LASZLOOOOO!
{The two get to the end of the ramp before Mike lifts Alexis onto the apron. She enters the ring as Mike climbs the outside ropes to the top rope in the corner nearest the entrance ramp and poses for the crowd amassing another mixed reaction out of respect. He jumps down and goes to the opposite corner and does the same, garnering the same reaction. With a sly grin on his face he jumps down and backs into the corner, clasping his hands together and twirling his wrists as he gets ready for the match.}Terri Morasco: A mixed reaction for the returning Mike Laszlo who came out of nowhere to accept this challenge here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Who knows exactly what kind of agenda he has. He says itās to get back out in front of the people and do what he does best, but knowing him as we do...thereās always more.
{Alexis steps through the ropes and down off the apron as Mike leans back in the corner, nodding to the referee who asks if heās ready. Kyle too nods and just like that, the bell rings and weāre on our way...or so it should be. Mike continues to lean back into the corner as Kyle shouts some words to him. Mike shakes his head, and Kyle comes charging into the corner, but Mike dodges him with Mason running chest first into the turnbuckle. Mike grabs hold of him and clubs him across the back not once, but twice before whipping him into the ropes. Mason comes back and goes for a Clothesline but Mike ducks and hits him with a straight kick to the stomach that doubles him over. Mike runs to the ropes and comes charging in, perhaps looking for the āShot of Maliceā (Hard running knee.), but Mason drops to his back and rolls out of the ring looking for a breather.}Terri Morasco: It doesnāt look like Mike has any ring rust.
Vasco Dias: Iāve talked to the man personally, and I know how hard he works...Mason though seems rattled.
{Mason tries to shake the cobwebs out as Mike drops to his back and rolls out of the ring. He starts giving chase to Mason who turns the corner and rolls into the ring. Mike follows and is met with a quick elbow drop to the back of the head by Mason who follows it up with another before rising to his feet and stomping on the back of Mikeās head before pulling him into the ring. He lifts Mike up by the head before grabbing hold of his leg and sending him up and over with an Exploder Suplex. Mike hits hard as Mason pops up to his feet, quickly grabbing hold of Mike again, this time lifting him up in the air, straight up and down with a Vertical Suplex before dropping him down after a slight delay.}Vasco Dias: Mason may have been shocked at first, but heās taking it to Mike at the moment.
Terri Morasco: That he is, and now he looks like heās stalking his prey.
{Mike is slow to his feet and turns, and Kyle grabs him, looking for the āThe Quickeningā (Sister Abigail), but as he swings, Mike pushes his way out of it. Mason turns...INTO A SUPERKICK!}Terri Morasco: A superkick out of nowhere!
Vasco Dias: He got him right in the face too!
{Mason is stunned and bounces off of the ropes, stumbling back as Mike lifts him onto his shoulders, spinning towards the center of the ring. Mike then pushes up, sending Mason up and over into a cutter! Mike hooks the leg but only gets a two count. He sits up with a smile on his face, shaking his head.}Vasco Dias: I think Mike thought that was it.
Terri Morasco: Apparently itās notā¦
{Mike stands to his feet and now itās him stalking Mason who is on all fours. Mike runs to the ropes and hits the move he was shooting for earlierā¦}Terri Morasco: THE SHOT OF MALICE!
Vasco Dias: That vicious shot...I think Mason is out.
{Mike looks around at the crowd who give another mixed reaction before he glares back at the fallen Mason. He walks over and lifts him to his feet and onto his shoulder, looking into the main camera with a smile before swinging him back down in the center of the ring.}Vasco Dias: MALICIOUS INTENT!
Terri Morasco: The cover.
{Mike hooks the legā¦
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings.}Alison Valance: Here is your winner...MIKE...LASZLOOOOO!!!
{Alexis gets into the ring and hugs her husband. The two celebrate as āCult of Personalityā plays throughout the arena.}Terri Morasco: Mike Laszlo showing everyone why he is a former Imperial Champion.
Vasco Dias: Not a bit of rust on him.
{The couple continue to celebrate as we go to commercial.}----------------------------------------------------------
SEGMENT
"The Fool"
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{The scene cuts into an unusually decorated room at the US Bank Arena. There is a assortment of sigils painted on the floor and walls, all illuminated by the blacklight. A variance of Enochian, and Demonic symbols are sewn into the black draperies. Candelabra line the walls with red and black candles. But in the center of the room, is a black chaise where we find the White Reaper herself lounging. Jinx is dressed in a long, flowing black gown with a red corset. Sh has forgone her normal hooded robe for her black, beaded headdress which holds her platinum locks high. Her face is painted white, this time there is a black painted mask around her eyes and a black heart painted on her lips. Jinx finally turns to the camera, her eyes piercing.}Jinx: IWFās Open Fight Night and look who has the night off. I have to say it is quite different than my normal schedule.
{She leans forward slightly, entwining her fingers.}
Jinx: It does give me time to address my lovely playmate, Fiona. You see, my darling, there are so many things you are unaware of. So much has been sold to you as the truth and you bought into every bit of it. You think I am here to destroy you. And that isnāt quite the case. I am here to enlighten you, to save you from the lies and deceptions that cloud your world.
{Jinx tilts her head to the side, causing her long blonde locks to swing along with the beads that line her forehead. A peaceful smile curves her lips.}
Jinx: Fiona, do you really think you are what you profess to be?
{She pulls out a tarot card and holds it to the camera, revealing it to be The Fool.}
Jinx: This is your card, Fiona. You are The Fool, always in the dark about the truth.
{She pulls another card out, laying the first aside and holds up The Sun card.}
Jinx: And this is me, for I am going to light your way to this..
{She holds up a final card; Wheel of Fortune. A sick smile etches across her painted lips.}
Jinx: I hold the answers you seek and only I will reveal them to you. When you're ready, that is. Until then, your banner, your values, your self, is mine to play with.
{Jinx wiggles her fingers in a gesture of goodbye as the scene fades to black.}
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IWF SHIELDMAIDEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SINGLES MATCH
Helena Sawyer vs Crystal Millar (c)
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{The thudding bass riff of "From the Pinnacle to the Pit" sounds, deep red lights flashing as Helena Sawyer saunters from the back, a lopsided grin on her face. She idly checks her wrists, running her thumbs over the studs in her gloves as she walks up to the ring apron. Helena eyes the apron for a long moment before grabbing the middle rope and lifting one leg as she hops up onto the apron. Helena looks up at the ceiling, grinning ecstatically, and jumps to her feet, hooking both arms on the top rope and throwing her body back with a piercing scream that turns into a giggle. She kicks herself backwards, flipping over the top rope, and back-rolls into a kneeling crouch, staring at the ramp for a few moments before standing and slinking to a corner. She looks up at the ceiling as the music fades, mouthing frantic words to herself as the lights come back up to normal.}Alison Valance: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and it is to determine the IWF Shieldmaiden! Introducing first, standing at 5ā7ā weighing in at 151 pounds from Amityville, New York The Daughter of Misery HELENA SAWYER!
Terri Morasco: We saw Helena Sawyer make relatively short work of Sarah Jade Wilson to secure her spot tonight.
Vasco Dias: I ā¦ I canāt even imagine how much alcohol Iād have had to drink to get through another one of her matches anyway; sheās such a cā¦
Alison Valance: And her opponent...
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THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!
āIām Coming Outā by Diana Ross begins to blast all across the speakers and as that happens we are able to see Christina Millar emerging through the backstage curtain and the roaring cheers of the crowd are deafening. She isnāt alone as her best friend Zelda Knite comes out beside her. Crystal smiles as her grouping of paparazzi gather up in front of the ring and they snag photo after of the Latina beauty. She walks down the ramp as she begins to slap the hands of the roaring crowd. The crowd cheers loudly in return as they glance back at the Hollywood hottie, and Zelda smiles as she throws up the heart symbol.}Alison Valance: Being accompanied by Zelda Knite, residing in Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 115 pounds, she is the IWF Shieldmaiden, the Silver Screen Queen, Crystal Millar!
Terri Morasco: Millar is hot off a successful title defense at October Revolution, where she put a wrap on Pandora Freemanās title hunt.
Vasco Dias: Freeman is a freak ā but at least sheās a better looking freak than whatās in that ring.
{Her following of paparazzi meet her as does a red carpet. She takes in appeal of the cameras smiling as flashes begin to go off one after another. She then runs up the steps where she walks towards the middle of the apron. She blows kisses out to the crowd before she drops into a split entering the ring. The crowd begins to go nuts and she waits patiently for the match to begin.
The referee stands in the middle of the ring as Crystal leans against the corner turnbuckle and Helena paces in the corner. Allison Valance slowly climbs out of the ring and gives a high five to a fan as the referee starts to call for the bell but Helena motions for him to stop. Crystal Millar pulls herself from the corner and walks to the middle of the ring. Helena walks up to Millar, standing in the middle of the ring, and looks down at her, showing the slight size difference. She says something to Crystal that the crowd canāt hear but takes Crystal aback for a second then nods curtly.} Terri Morasco: I wonder what she said to her.
Vasco Dias: Whatever it was, took Crystal by surprise. Interesting strategy by Helena regardless.
{Helena steps back and looks at The referee, who calls for the bell}DING DING!!!
Terri Morasco: You can cut the electricity with a knife for this match, folks.
Vasco Dias: If I had a dime for every time Iāve heard you say that over the years ā¦
Terri Morasco: Then youād have enough to pick up that drink tab of yours?
Vasco Dias: Letās not talk foolishness, Terri
{Helena paces and starts to circle as Crystal backs up to the turnbuckle. Crystal pulls on the top rope then heads to the middle of the ring as Helena paces and circles slightly. The crowd goes hush as they lock up. Crystal Millar slowly pushes Helena back into the ropes. Crystal looks at Helena as the referee begins to count but Crystal gives a clean break and claps her hands slowly, backing up to the middle of the ring. The crowd claps along as Helena and Crystal circle again. They start to lock up but Helena ducks under the arms of Crystal then kicks at the back of her left leg. Crystal turns around and throws a couple of punches but Helena dodges two and blocks a third. Crystal lunges again and Helena flips her over with a hip toss.} Terri Morasco: Helenaās using her speed to the advantage at the moment.
Vasco Dias: Isnāt she supposed to be the powerhouse of the two?
Terri Morasco: Well, right now sheās showing that sheās a multi-faceted challenger!
{Helena runs to the ropes as Crystal gets up. Sawyer goes for the Lithium Kiss but Crystal bails out of the way and crouches in the corner. Helena turns towards Crystal and smiles as Crystal smirks and shakes her head no. The crowd claps as Sawyer claps as she circles in towards Crystal. Crystal stands up and Helena grabs her by the arm and locks in an armbar. Crystal drops back down to a knee as Sawyer turns slightly. Crystal gets back up to her feet and counters into an armbar of her own. Helena rolls through kips up and laces her fingers with the left hand of Crystal. Helena runs towards the near corner, stepping up on the turnbuckles then springboarding off the top rope, pulling Crystal with her into a modified armdrag into the far corner.} Vasco Dias: Now that was something you donāt see every day.
{Helena gets to her feet as Crystal slowly gets to a knee, trying to catch her bearings. Sawyer runs and charges at Crystal. Crystal gets to her feet and goes for a big back body drop. Millar tosses Helena over her head and Helena lands on her feet. The crowd pops as Helena steadies her balance and Crystal turns around slowly. Helena launches for Millar, who ducks a wild looking elbow shot and retaliates by quickly running up the turnbuckles and leaping backwards, turning in midair and connecting with a diving hurricanrana as the crowd begins to chant} THAT WAS AWESOME!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!! THAT WAS AWESOME!!!
Terri Morasco: What a move by the champ and I donāt think sheās finished!
{Helena tries to get her bearings as Crystal runs to the far ropes. She comes at the challenger with a rapid pace, but Helena ducks her head and throws Crystal over the top rope. Helena grabs Crystal and pulls her up and over the top rope, back into the ring. Crystal manages to break the hold and surprises Helena as she turns around and hits Flashing Lights. The kid connects to the head of Helena, sending her over the ropes. Helena tumbles over the top rope, landing on the apron, then bouncing on the floor. The crowd goes hush as the referee slides out to check on Helena. Crystal makes a slow methodical walk to the far ropes, waiting as The referee holds a fist up then slides back into the ring.} Vasco Dias: Helenaās going to be seeing stars after that kick to the head.
{The referee starts his count as Helena reaches up to grab the apron.
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TWO!
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THREE!
Sawyer stands up and Crystal charges quickly, hitting a baseball slide drop kick into the face of Sawyer. Helena tumbles backwards to the floor as Crystal slides out to her feet with the move. The referee admonishes Crystal then restarts his count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
Crystal picks up Helena and slaps her across the face. She goes to throw Helena into the steps but Sawyer walks up the second step, bounces over to the apron then swings around, hitting a kick into the chest of Crystal. Crystal falls back into the railing then to the floor as Helena lands on the floor as well. The ref continues his count.
FOUR!
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FIVE!
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SIX!
Helena gets to her feet as Crystal shakes her head, then holds the back of it. Helena looks at Crystal then slides into the ring as Crystal grabs the rail, pulling herself up.
SEVEN!
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EIGHT!
Crystal slowly walks over as Helena gets to her feet and runs to the far ropes. Crystal climbs up on the apron as Helena charges at her. Crystal goes for a shoulder block but Helena stops, grabs Crystal by the head, pulls her with all of her strength into the ring, leaving her feet hanging on the second rope then drops Crystal with a DDT to a crowd pop. Helena makes a quick cover and The referee slides in for a count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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KICKOUT!!!
The crowd groans slightly.}Terri Morasco: Helenaās come out with some fire tonight. I donāt know if Crystal expected this kind of a challenge from her!
Vasco Dias: On paper this match should have been a no-brainer, but Iāve got to admit that Sawyer has hung with the champ better than I thought she would.
{Helena grabs a hammerlock on the shoulder of Crystal. Crystal tries to get to her feet quickly but Helena kicks at her leg again, keeping her down to a knee. Helena lifts up on the hammerlock then stomps on the calf of Crystal. Crystal reaches back and rakes the eyes of Helena, releasing the hammerlock. Crystal shakes her arm out then gets to her feet as Helena tries to clear her vision, taking a step back. Crystal pushes Helena into the turnbuckle then hits a series of forearms and elbows. Helena tries to cover up but a few find their mark and Helena takes an elbow on the chin that drops her to a seated position. Crystal takes a few steps back then charges in and hits a running dropkick that snaps Helenaās head back against the second turnbuckle.}Terri Morasco: What a shot by the champion, and Helenaās not doing well.
{Helena drapes her arms across the second rope as Crystal grabs the ankles of Helena. Crystal pulls on the ankles, but is kicked away by Helena who manages to get back to her feet quickly. She meets Millar with a stiff knee strike that is followed up with a momentum shifting butterfly suplex that sends the champion nearly into the corner. This time, itās Helena who reaches down to grab Crystal by the ankles and drag her from the corner. Turning Crystal over, Helena applies a single leg Boston Crab as the fans begin to clap and cheer. The referee asks Crystal if she wants to give up} Crystal Millar: NO!!!
Vasco Dias: I believe that was a No , Terri.
{Helena shakes her arm, losing her grip slightly then tries to pull Crystal out to the center of the ring. Crystal presses upwards then ducks her head into a forward roll and pulls Helena over her body and to the mat. Sawyer tries to hold onto the leg grapevine but Millar reverses it quickly and locks in an Indian Deathlock! The crowd pops as Helena looks to be in immediate pain, Crystal struggling to keep the stronger woman away from the ropes}Terri Morasco: How did she even counter that?!?
Vasco Dias: Helenaās asking the same thing!
{Crystal isnāt able to keep Sawyer from the ropes and the referee calls for the break.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
Millar unlocks the hold then gets to her feet, trying to limp off the ill effects of the Boston Crab. Helena pulls herself out to the apron and reaches towards her leg. The referee steps in between as Crystal starts towards Helena, who rolls out to the floor as Millar approaches. The ref tries to stop her, but Helena grabs Crystal by the ankle then pulls her to the outside. Crystal hits a chop across the shoulder of Helena then whips her towards the steps. The crowd groans as Helena hits hard then falls to the mat}Terri Morasco: Did you hear that impact!
Vasco Dias: If she wants that title, Sawyer is going to have to push this pain out of her mind!
Terri Morasco: She isnāt a quitter, Vasco, weāve already seen that!
{The referee admonishes Crystal then his count for both on the outside.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
Crystal pulls up Helena and rolls her into the ring. She climbs up on the apron then looks at Helena and starts to climb up to the top turnbuckle. Crystal sets her feet as Helena lies on the mat. Crystal comes off the top turnbuckle, looking for a double stomp but Helena rolls out of the way. Crystal lands on her feet then falls to the mat as her leg gives way. The crowd cheers as both women lie on the mat. The referee starts his count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!
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FOUR!
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FIVE!
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SIX!
Crystal slowly staggers up to her feet, grimacing as she limps gingerly. Crystal gets to Helena and reaches for her but Helena kips up to a pop from the crowd, surprising Crystal in the process. Helena lands a forearm then a chop then pushes Crystal towards the ropes. She whips Crystal across the ring and grabs her on her return trip, lifting her up and flapjacking her, neck first, across the top rope.}Terri Morasco: Crystal didnāt see that one coming!
{The referee slides in for a count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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SHOULDER UP!!!
The crowd cheers. Helena quickly gets to her feet and heads to the ropes as Crystal lies on the mat. Sawyer tries for a leaping heel stomp, but Crystal rolls out of the way and to a knee. Helena lands on her feet as Crystal charges at her and hits her with an enziguri, knocking Helena hard to the mat. Crystal makes a cover as the referee slides in for a count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!
The crowd pops.} Vasco Dias: Hand grenade there by Crystal.
Terri Morasco: Hand grenade?
Vasco Dias: Yeah, as in close but no cigar.
{Crystal gets back to her feet then pulls Helena up. She sets for a DDT but Helena counters by grabbing the waist of Crystal and running backwards into the near turnbuckle. The crowd pops as Crystal lets go and gets folded in two by two deep shoulderblocks from Helena.} Terri Morasco: Crystal looked like she just got all the air knocked out of her!
{Helena stands back up and goes to whip Crystal cross corner into the far turnbuckle. Crystal stands her ground and reverses it, whipping Helena into the far turnbuckle. Helena hits chest first and stumbles backwards out of the corner, as Crystal quickly limps towards her. Millar grabs Helena in a bulldog and runs up the turnbuckles, spinning in the air and driving Sawyer down into the mat with a tornado DDT. Crystal quickly rolls back to her feet and climbs the near ropes, signaling to the crowd before leaping off the top rope backwards with a 630 Corkscrew Senton that finds its mark!}Vasco Dias: Lights Camera Action by Crystal Millar!
{Crystal makes a cover, almost hugging Sawyer as the referee slides in for a count.
ONE!
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TWO!
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THREE!!!
The crowd cheers as the referee calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!!!
Crystal stays in the āhugging coverā for another few seconds then slowly gets to her feet as the referee raises her hand in victory.}Alison Valance: The winner of the match, āSilver Screen Queenā ā¦ CRYYYYSTAL MIIIIIILAR!!!
{āIām Coming Outā plays as the referee checks on Helena, who lies on the mat. Crystal Millar climbs out of the ring and is immediately embraced by Zelda before the pair begin to head to the back, Helena slowly sitting up. She looks toward Crystal Millar and nods as Crystal Millar looks back at her and gives the familiar smirk. Crystal Millar walks to the back as the referee helps Helena to her feet.}Terri Morasco: An unbelievable match between these two and the fans here at the US Bank Arena are showing their approval for both competitors.
Vasco Dias: Hell of a match, Terri, but this is just another reason why Crystal Millar is the real deal!
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2 on 1 HANDICAP TAG TEAM MATCH
Jayson Matthews vs InFamous
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{Villain by Theory of a Deadman hits the PA as both Rob Diamond and Spike Kane step through the curtain. The crowd has a mixed reaction for both members of InFamous as the two just over see the arena before heading down the ramp.}Alison Valance: The following contest is a handicap match, scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 446 pounds, the team of Rob Diamond and Spike Kane, INFAMOUS!
Vasco Dias: I'm calling it now. Tonight is the death of Jayson Matthews.
Terri Morasco: It was certainly bold of him to issue a challenge to both members of Infamous, and they don't look to be in good moods after the sparring words that've been exchanged on social media. This is very dangerous territory for Jayson to be walking into.
{Spike walks up the steps as Rob rolls in under the ropes. Both men take to a corner of the ring, Rob reaches high up into the air and tells the world to SUCK IT! Spike just glares at the fans. They jump down and wait for the match to start.}Alison Valance: And their opponent...
{The drum beat kicks in. Then the guitar riffs. Jayson Matthews comes stepping out onto the entrance ramp moving his head to the beat and staring out into the crowd with a wide eyed stare of awe at the packed house in attendance. He steps onto the entrance stage and makes sure to hit both sides of the stage to hype the crowd as the lyrics start.}Alison Valance: From Detroit, Michigan, weighing in at 201 pounds, Jayson Matthews!
Terri Morasco: Few people have as much heart as Jayson Matthews, but it's a big question whether heart enough is going to be able to propel him to victory here.
Vasco Dias: Instead of focusing on the Cruiserweight Invitational, he's talked and bungled himself into an early grav. I say he's getting what's coming to him.
{With that Jayson pumps himself up and runs for the ring with intensity as the chorus starts. He slides into the ring and all the lights in the arena start flashing black and orange really fast as Jayson climbs to a turnbuckle and yells into the crowd as they cheer back at him. The music starts to fade as Jayson waits for his opponent.}Terri Morasco: This is going to hurt...
{Rob appears to be starting things off for Infamous, and as the bell rings he charges across the ring, blasting Jayson with a brutal lariat! Jayson flips head over heels, and Rob immediately mounts him on the ground, beginning to rain down a brutal hail of punches. The referee manages to yank Rob off, who relents for a moment before flashing a crotch chop and immediately diving back on Jayson again! He delivers a few more hammer-like blows, getting to his feet and delivering a huge stomp to the face, and he smirks, basking in the hate of the audience as Jayson writhes on the canvas in pain.}Terri Morasco: And Rob Diamond all over Jayson early here, barely giving him a chance to breathe!
Vasco Dias: He's a passionate man, and Matthews embarrassed him on pay-per-view. It's no shocker that he wants to make him suffer.
{Rob grabs Jayson by the collar, hauling him to his feet, and cracks him with a right hand. Jayson is dizzied, but he manages to come back with a big kick to Rob's ribs. Diamond is staggered, and another kick follows. Jayson hits the ropes and delivers a big running dropkick, sending Rob stumbling back into the corner! Spike gets the blind tag, and when Jayson comes charging in with a leaping knee, Rob is able to spin out of the way, leaving Jayson to eat turnbuckle! Spike grins, stepping between the ropes, and kicks the fallen Matthews in the knee, laughing as he clutches the joint. Spike leans down, shouting "YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD MAKE US LOOK STUPID, YOU SON OF A BITCH?!", before hauling Jayson up and hooking him for a snap suplex into the turnbuckles! The injured knee bounces off of the turnbuckle again, and Spike casually rolls him into a cover!
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT! Spike shakes his head, slapping his hands together three times and holding up his fingers to indicate the proper count to the referee.}Terri Morasco: Jayson running on heart there, with a narrow kickout! But he looks like he hurt that knee badly, and Spike Kane smells blood in the water.
Vasco Dias: An injury like that around two men like Infamous is just begging for trouble, and I think we're going to see that in full force here tonight.
{Spike hauls Jayson to his feet, slapping him across his face, and pushes him into the ropes with a brutal forearm. He follows up with a nasty kick to the gut and hooks Matthews in for a bridging fisherman suplex, hooking the injured leg!
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT! Jayson spasms as he kicks out, clutching his knee again, and Spike grins, kicking him flat before coming off the ropes with a senton to the knee! Matthews lets out a howl of pain, and Spike stands up, tagging in Rob. Diamond runs the apron, lining up before slingshotting himself over the ropes with a stomp to the knee! Jayson is twitching with pain now, and Rob pulls him up again by the scruff of the neck, hurling him face-first into a turnbuckle. Rob measures him, flipping Jayson the bird, and charges in for the EFF OFF!
But Jayson flops to the mat, leaving Rob to crotch himself across the top rope! Both men are down, Jayson holding his knee and Rob his groin. Jayson pulls himself to his feet, grimacing, and beckons for Rob to get up, pounding on his knee to get some feeling back into it!}
Terri Morasco: Jayson's bought himself some time, but is it going to be enough to buy him some momentum?
Vasco Dias: It's a stay of execution, that's all. A reprieve!
{As Rob rises, Jayson posts on his good leg, spinning to deliver the JAYSON MATTHEWS EXPERIENCE! The impact reverberates back up his leg, though, and both men are down once again. Rob drags himself towards his corner, and Jayson hauls himself up by the ropes. As Spike gets the tag, Jayson gets back to his feet, and he leaps into Spike's charge with a forearm! Spike hits the mat and immediately bounces up, only to get leveled with a corkscrew back elbow! Jayson hops on his good leg, feeling the energy, and leaps from it, delivering a one-legged dropkick to the God of Xtreme! Jayson eggs on the crowd, who cheer on the unlikely hero as he stalks the rising Spike.}Terri Morasco: Jayson's feeling confident here! Could we be seeing another upset?
Vasco Dias: NO! NO! NOT THIS WAY! NOT THIS WAY!
{As Jayson's measuring Spike, though, Rob begins shouting at him from the apron. Jayson looks over, confused, and Rob mouths something obscene while flipping Jayson off again. Matthews' eyes go wide, and without thinking he charges Rob, leaping and hitting another single leg dropkick to send Diamond flying off the apron and into the guardrail! Jayson shouts down at Rob as he gets to his feet, only to be forcibly hauled around by Spike, booted in the gut, and nailed with the THUNDERSTRUCK! Jayson flops out of the corner as Spike covers, hooking the bad leg again!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! The bell rings as Spike rolls off of Matthews, grinning victoriously.}Alison Valance: Here are your winners, INFAMOUS!
Terri Morasco: Jayson put up a valiant fight, but on one leg and against men like Diamond and Kane, he wasn't able to pull it off.
Vasco Dias: Unlike Steve Awesome, he didn't have anyone to cheat for him. That's what happened here, Terri: justice, plain and simple. This is why you don't cross the House of Howlett, and this is why you don't cross Infamous.
{Rob pulls himself up and rolls into the ring, standing to join Spike as they stand over the fallen Matthews. The two of them look down on Jayson before starting to stomp him into the mat together! }Terri Morasco: What the hell are they doing!?
Vasco Dias: Theyāre taking out the lowly piece of crap Jayson Matthews!
Terri Morasco: Theyāre sick!
{ Spike and Rob scoop Jayson up and lead him toward the ring apron where Spike rolls out and rips up the padded floor mat. Rob pulls Jayson out onto the apron and starts to set him up for the Diamond Driver. }Terri Morasco: He canāt do this!
Vasco Dias: He absolutely can! And there is nothing Steve Awesome can do about it other wise his contract ends up in the hands of a homosexual porno company!!!
Terri Morasco: NO! Someone has to stop them!
{ Til the End by Motorhead hits the pa as Rob throws Jayson off to the side and he and Spike prepare for Jake āThe Aceā Conway, both focusing on the ramp but The Ace comes leaping over the guard rail behind them brandishing not his signature rake but instead a sledge hammer! The two turn around at just the last second as the crowd pops and both manage to bail into the crowd as The Ace stands in front of Jayson Matthews, protecting him! }Terri Morasco: The Ace came to the protection of Jayson Matthews!
Vasco Dias: The Ace has no business out here!
Terri Morasco: The enemy of his enemy is his friend!
Vasco Dias: The Ace is not going to get away with this! The House will make him pay!
{ The Ace checks on Jayson as Rob and Spike are now heading out of the crowd and into the main section of the arena looking extremely upset. }----------------------------------------------------------
TAG TEAM MATCH
Cable Arcane & Noah Field vs Dre Cutler & Falcon
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{ 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. }{ "Die This Way" by Hopsin hits the speaker system. The crowd buzzes in anticipation as the bass from the song rattles through their chests. The curtain brushes aside and Dre Cutler hops onto the stage, squatting down with his elbows on his thighs as he examines the crowd, a smile on his face. He stands up, head bobbing to the music, and kisses index and middle fingers and points them to the heavens above. He bounces towards the ring and slides under the bottom rope. He makes his way to a neutral corner and does some quick stretches as he waits for the match to start. }Terri Morasco: This is a huge match up weāve got in store for you. Falcon, the first man to qualify for the Extinction Event is teaming up with Dre Cutler to take on the Imperial Champion, Cable Arcane and the newest member of the House of Howlett, Noah Field!
Vasco Dias: The House of Howlett owns the menās division, Falcon should quit before he gets hurt and Dre? Well Dre needs to learn to walk away before itās too late.
Terri Morasco: Neither man knows the meaning of the word quit.
Vasco Dias: Then theyāre a perfect pair of idiots!
{ The lights go black and then the arena is suddenly bathed in gold tinted light. A voice over hits the public address system. āThe Crown Prince, The Saviourā. Then as the opening riffs of āA Cut Aboveā queues up the words āAdidas Presents: Noah Fieldā flash across the screen. A loud explosion goes off as "A Cut Above" queues up. Noah Field steps into the arena with a smirk on his face and Morgan Kennedy at his side, trailed by Noah's hired muscle, Mark Mercer. Together the three of them march to the ring while Noah takes in the boos of the crowd. As they come to ringside Noah pauses, flips his hair back, making sure it's perfection. Then he climbs up on the apron goes to the turnbuckle where he scales it. Noah opens up his gold and green hooded cloak/jacket to show his bare stomach and chest and starts runs his hands down his chest to his abs and mouths the words "perfection" before hopping off the turnbuckle into the ring, leaning against the ropes. }{ The lights in the arena dim and strobe red as "Long live the Chiefā by Jidenna begins to play. }****as fighting over rings
****as wanna be the King, but
Long Live the Chief
For a li' ol' thang lil' boys bang bang
Long Live the Chief
****as fighting over rings
****as wanna be the king, but
Long Live the Chief
Now watch pretty mama while I slang my cane
Long Live the Chief
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{ As the song kicks into gear Cable Arcane marches out onto the ramp with the Imperial Championship held high up over his head as the crowd goes into boos. Laura Howlett is close behind him and joins him at his side as Cable stands at the center of the stage with a spot light shining down on him the darkness. Finally Cable drops the belt over his shoulder and starts to make his way down the ramp with a determined look on his face, completely ignoring the crowd, Laura marches besides him. As he reaches the steps he climbs up, taking his time before climbing into the ring one leg at a time, taking the belt off his shoulder and throwing it up over his head, Laura applauds him from the outside. }Vasco Dias: And there they are, the House of Howlett!!! The IWF Imperial Champion and Invictus Champion!!! Cable Arcane and Noah Field!!!
Terri Morasco: Two of the best in the world today but they still have a tall order in front of them!
Vasco Dias: Two men that Cable has already defeated!?
Terri Morasco: Cable had the help of Noah the last time he faced Dre Cutler!
Vasco Dias: And heās got his help this time, the only difference is Dre knows heās there!
{ Laura Howlett steps out onto the ramp with a mic in hand and a smile on her face. }Laura Howlett: Itās come to my attention to the Extinction Event is severely lacking in opposition for my super team and so with that in mind Iāve decided that IF! Dre Cutler is able to pin the Imperial Champion, my client, Cable Arcane tonight, he is entered into the Extinction Event!
Terri Morasco: Did you hear that!?
Vasco Dias: That is how confident Laura is in the House!
Terri Morasco: I hope this doesnāt backfire on her!
{ Falcon and Dre seem to be on the same page a Falcon takes the lead to stay in the ring while Dre takes the apron, mean while Cable is not completely happy with Noah Field and refuses to let him start the match saying āIāve got thisā as he turns to face Falcon. }Terri Morasco: Cable and Noah donāt seem to be on the same page here.
Vasco Dias: Theyāll get over it, trust me, the House ALWAYS wins.
{ Cable and Falcon move in and around each other as the referee calls for the bell. Falcon suddenly runs in for a clothes line that Cable is able to duck but Falcon was hoping for that as he hits the ropes and spring boards off with a cross body but Cable is able to move out of the way just in time. Falcon springs right to his feet and Cable comes roaring in with a spinning back fist but Falcon gets under it and under hooks with a hip toss!!! }Terri Morasco: Falcon with the first move of the match!
Vasco Dias: Falcon simply got lucky!
{ Cable is right to his feet and Falcon looks for a step up enzigiri but Cable fucks the kick and instead connects with the back fist this time on Falcon. The man in the face paint twists around but Cable hits him with two hard elbow strikes to the face and then scoops him up for a roll over fire manās carry but Falcon flips off of him and onto his feet. Cable turns around but Falcon goes for the Enzigiri again but Cable ducks but Falcon comes back with the spinning Enzigiri this time connecting with the side of Cableās face! }Terri Morasco: Did you see that!?
Vasco Dias: I did but Iām not impressed!
Terri Morasco: Youāre insane!
{ Falcon moves across the ring to tag in Dre Cutler who is hot for the tag. Cable is a little slow to his feet as Noah yells for the tag but Cable ignores him as Dre comes roaring in and hits with a big European upper cut! Cable is stunned as Dre starts to go to town with boxing style combos, jab/cross, jab/cross, hook/upper cut and Cable falls backward into his own corner where Noah decides to tag himself in just as Dre comes running in with a big clothes line! }Terri Morasco: Cutler is taking it to the Imperial Champion!
Vasco Dias: Taking it where!? To the losers circle!?
Terri Morasco: That was lame even for you.
{ Dre isnāt aware that Noah tagged in as Field grabs the ropes and sling shots himself into the ring and catches Cutler with a big time DDT!!! Noah is right up much to the dismay of the fans and grabs Dre for a Russian leg sweep! Noah is right up and heads to the ropes where he spring boards back onto Dre with the Summerās Eve!!! }Vasco Dias: Look at Field go!
Terri Morasco: He took advantage of the distraction!
Vasco Dias: He took advantage of Dre not paying attention!
{ Dre is starting to get up as Noah is already standing and comes running if with a big kick to the midsection of Dre Cutler and then underhooks him for the Field Envy but Dre is able to hit him with a back body drop! Dre leaps across the ring to Falcon and tags him in! Falcon comes running in at Noah and leaps into the air looking for a flying forearm, Noah gets under it but Falcon counters with the PELE KICK!!! }Terri Morasco: PELE KICK!!!
Vasco Dias: Field was caught off guard!
Terri Morasco: Then he better pay attention!!!
{ Noah starts to get up but Falcon is right there with a spring board back flip ddt onto Noah Field and quickly covers him. ONE! TWO! KICK OUT! }Vasco Dias: HAH! KICK OUT!
Terri Morasco: Noah is more resourceful than he seems!
{ Falcon gets back to his feet and starts to line up his next shot as Noah is slowly standing. Falcon moves in and looks for the hip toss but Noah flips through to his feet and quickly counters with a spinning wheel kick to Falcon who stumbles backward. Noah backs up and looks to line up his next shot but Cable slaps Noah hard on the back and tags himself back in. }Vasco Dias: The best in the world is back in!
Terri Morasco: Yeah but it doesnāt look like Falcon is terribly happy!
{ Cable comes into the ring and charges at Falcon and hits him with the leaping knee to the head of Falcon and sends him flying backward into his corner where Dre is able to tag himself in! Dre spring boards back into the ring with a flying forearm on Cable Arcane and connects as his eyes are still locked on Falcon! }Terri Morasco: Look at Cutler go!
Vasco Dias: Cable was distracted!
Terri Morasco: Then he should pay more attention!
{ Dre is lining up his next shot as Cable pulls himself to his feet. Dre comes running at Cable who suddenly leaps forward with a lunging clothes line on Dre! Cable is up to his feet as is Dre but Cable hits him with a backfist and a double underhook back breaker! Cable backs up to the corner of the ring where Noah suddenly tags himself back in. }Vasco Dias: Here we go.
Terri Morasco: Cable doesnāt look happy.
{ Cable stops Noah from entering the ring and starts to get mad at him, saying āIāve got this!ā Noah just nods his head and holds up his hands, offering to let Cable tag himself back in. Cable steps out onto the apron and slaps Noahās hand hard to tag himself back in. Noah takes the apron as Cable climbs back in, still looking at Noah. }Terri Morasco: Cable needs to pay attention to the match at hand and not his partner!
Vasco Dias: Heās the Imperial Champion! He knows what heās doing!
{ Cable finally turns back around as Dre Cutler comes flying into the ring with DRE SAYS HEY!!!! }Terri Morasco: DRE SAYS HEY!!!!
Vasco Dias: NOOOO!!!!!
{ Noah rolls his eyes as he mouths āHe said heās got thisā as Dre covers Cable Arcane and the referee drops for the count. ONE! TWO! THREE!!!! }Alison Valance: You winners Dre Cutler and Falcon!!! And moving on to the Extinction Eventā¦ DRE CUTLER!!!!!
Vasco Dias: This is absurd!!!
Terri Morasco: This is what happens when you donāt work together!
Vasco Dias: Dre Cutler cheated!!!
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Terri Morasco: He played by the rules but Noah and Cable couldnāt play together!
{ Dre Cutler and Falcon stand victorious in the center of the ring as Noah is heading up the ramp with a sly smug smirk on his face. }[/div]
Well howdy there pardner.