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”Special Announcement”
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{ We open our show at ringside with IWF CEO and COO Simon de Montfort and Roberto Verona standing in the ring, draped elegantly with a burgundy drape. Verona stands beside his old adversary clutching his Imperial Championship proudly as they both look around, microphones in hand. } Roberto Verona: Who’d have ever believed I would be sharing a ring with you again, Simon?
Simon de Montfort: Strangers things have happened, like you still clinging to a belt you lost over a year ago.
{ Roberto smiles. } Roberto Verona: I remain undefeated… however, as much as I’d love to stand here stroking both our egos, it’s time to get down to business. Tonight is a huge night in the history of the Imperial Wrestling Federation. Last week we held our fourth Night of the Immortals and tonight we embark on the first step in our fifth year as a company, suffice to say there were many who, in the ashes of New Championship Wrestling, were keen to see us fail. Yet, here we are, still going, as strong as ever.
Simon de Montfort: For some time we have been enjoying the Immortal Era of IWF, one which has traditionally been typified primarily by some of the biggest stars in professional wrestling yet…. As we saw last week, all things come to an end… including the Immortal Era. At Night of the Immortals it was the new faces of professional wrestling who shone the brightest and put their names on the map and it is they who will usher in a new era for the company, a New Dawn.
Roberto Verona: A successful company lives and dies by its ability to improvise and evolve and IWF is no different. This New Dawn will usher in a number of changes, which we will reveal in due course each day this week exclusively on IWF.com, the first change, which we can reveal to you now, involves the annual Heir and Heiress to the Throne tournaments…
Simon de Montfort: I am pleased to announce that, following the conclusion of the Bloody Assizes pay-per-view the Heir and Heiress to the Throne tournaments will officially begin. This year both myself, Roberto and the Board of Directors have agreed that, in the interest of the dawn of a new era of the Imperial Wrestling Federation that a new format will be introduced, effective immediately.
Vasco Dias: What does this mean?
Terri Morasco: If you should up for more than ten seconds maybe we’ll find out?
Simon de Montfort: Previously both sides have been restricted to a select number of participants, but this year the search for the next Heir and Heiress will be wide open. The entire roster will be invited to compete for their opportunity to become the Heir or Heiress to the throne over a two month period before those with the most points will enter into brackets to compete for an opportunity at the Imperial and Diamond’s Championship.
Roberto Verona: Speaking of which, and who better than a reigning, defending, Imperial champion to announce a couple of caveats. We are determined to promote fresh faces into our championship scene, that is and always was the purpose of these tournaments. As such, no former Imperial or Diamond’s champion will be eligible to enter this year’s tournament, nor will any former winners of the tournament itself be permitted entry either.
Simon de Montfort: It would be remiss of us to forget about our existing champions too, however. Throughout the length of this tournament, anybody who secures a victory over a reigning champion will receive double points towards their overall tallies.
Roberto Verona: That’s correct, however, there is a downside and trust me to be the bearer of bad news. Anybody who is unable to avoid defeat at the hands of our illustrious champions will lose points from their tallies, the rewards are high, but so are the risks.
Simon de Montfort: And it isn’t only champions who offer a route to a quickfire boost up the rankings, there are of course two editions of IWF’s flagship concept, Open Fight Night where double points will be in effect across all matches organised by the roster themselves, but be warned, so are the losses!
Roberto Verona: The tournament will conclude at this year's Legacy pay-per-view which will be exclusively devoted to both tournaments, which means our Imperial and Diamond's champions get a night off... don't say I'm never generous.
Simon de Montfort: They cannot, however, rest on their laurels. Both champions will defend their belts two weeks later as they battle it out to be the one's to defend their crowns against the pretenders but that's not all... both matches will be officiated by the newly anointed Heir and Heiress to the Throne!
Roberto Verona: This year’s tournament promises to be the biggest yet, with two months to earn your spots there’s no telling who may or may not get involved. It’s time for the roster to step up and be counted, this is your chance to silence the doubters, your opportunity to make history and put your name in the stars.
Simon de Montfort: As for the other changes…
Roberto Verona: You’ll just have to wait and see.
Terri Morasco: It’s a New Dawn in IWF and what a huge announcement about the Heir and Heiress to the Throne tournaments!
Vasco Dias: Perhaps, but what else is in store for IWF with this new shake up?
Terri Morasco: I have a feeling that we’re going to be taking a roller coaster ride tonight!
{ The PA systems erupt as both men appear to share a few words between on another as we cut to a short commercial break. } ----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Ulf Hednir vs Mr. Happy
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{ Mr. Happy by ICP hits the pa. Mr. Happy comes dancing out onto the stage shaking bottles of Root Beer Faygo. He shakes one then sends it flying off the ramp and into the crowd like a soda rocket. The other he rips open and spills all over his face and mouth before running down the ramp and sliding into the ring. } Terri Morasco: It’s been years since Mr. Happy has stepped into the ring, and he looks… well, quite as clumsy as ever.
Vasco Dias: I thought this guy died.
{The opening guitar introduction to "Raise Your Horns" by Amon Amarth begins to play through the speakers in the arena, and the crowd erupts into a cheer; "Victory!" as the opening of the vocals comes to the speakers, Ulf Hednir comes from behind the curtains with his drinking horn held high into the air leading the crowd to cheer further for him. He walks to the side of the stage and gestures for the crowd to get louder--he is not disappointed, and salutes the crowd by raising the drinking horn to the crowd following it with a gulp; he salutes them one more time before walking toward the ring with a smile on his face. He walks close by the ramp to use his free hand to shake hands with many of the fans. When reaching the bottom of the ramp, he walks around to the time keeper's table and places the drinking horn in a holder fastened to his belt, in order for him to remove his cloak and place it with the time keeper. He retrieves his drinking horn from his belt again and holds it to the sky, yelling "Skål!" to the crowd, who chant it with him before downing the remainder of the beverage residing in the drinking horn. He places the drinking horn down on his cloak, and slides under the bottom rope to get into the ring. He is quick to his feet, waiting for the match to begin.} Terri Morasco: The crowd is loving the energy coming from this newcomer!
Vasco Dias: Let’s just see how he does in the ring.
{The bell sounds, and both Mr. Happy and Ulf Hednir begin to circle the center of the ring -- Ulf takes the first step forward, grabbing Happy by the shoulders, and Happy grabs his shoulders in turn, as they are now grappled together; Ulf overpowers Happy quickly from this position and powers him back into the corner. The referee gets between the two, and Ulf backs up near the middle of the ring gesturing for Happy to come out from the corner. Happy accepts the invitation, and the two re-grapple back near the middle; Happy using as much of his power to try to force Ulf back and manages to force him back two steps, until Ulf steps to the side and uses Happy’s momentum to shove him back into the corner. This time, he swats Happy’s hand away and brings his own down with an overhand chop to his chest!} Terri Morasco: Ulf Hednir displaying some power behind that chop, and it looks like he’s going for an early berserk!
Vasco Dias: He does appear to be keeping it simple.
{Ulf grabs Happy by the wrist, and sends him across the ring with some force to the opposite corner; he leans back against his own corner, before charging forward and going for the first diving corner splash of his Berserker Mode--Happy narrowly avoids it, and Ulf manages to stop his momentum forward to avoid hurting himself, but it gives Happy the opportunity to punch him in the ribs, and he goes to follow it up with a kick but trips over his own foot and thus stumbles into Ulf… who in turn looks surprised, and grabs Happy by the head; as he reaches his arm back for a quick jab, Happy manages to get a punch off to Ulf’s sternum.} Vasco Dias: That shot looks like it slowed this new guy just long enough.
Terri Morasco: We’re seeing some life coming out of Mr. Happy!
{Happy quickly retreats out of the corner, as Ulf stumbles a few steps forward, Happy catches him around the waist and lifts him for a belly-to-belly suplex! Happy scrambles to go for the cover, trying to hook the far leg but drops it so just lays across him: One! ..... Two! Kick out!} Terri Morasco: Mr. Happy managed to get the first two-count of the match, but the belly-to-belly suplex was not enough to put Ulf Hednir out!
Vasco Dias: It was a little impressive that he managed to get a count at all.
{Happy is the first one to his feet, and he wobbles backward toward the rope using them to regain his balance. Ulf is to his feet, and Happy goes for a stiff kick while he’s still keeled over; Ulf catches him with a powerslam! He immediately hooks Happy’s far leg: One! ….. Two! Happy gets his shoulder from the canvas!} Terri Morasco: Ulf Hednir has another demonstration of strength, lifting over 300 pounds as if it were a sack of potatoes!
Vasco Dias: Don’t get carried away with the power. It still wasn’t enough.
{Ulf almost leaps to his feet, and quickly runs for the ropes as Happy only has time to sit up when Ulf comes back for a running big boot; the clumsiness of Happy pays off as he falls back down and Ulf’s boot misses its mark; he continues forward off of the ropes as Happy is rolling back to a seated position and looks for the whereabouts of his opponent only to be met with a stiff kick to his spine.} Terri Morasco: Mr. Happy dodges one bullet, but the second one catches!
Vasco Dias: I just want these two to actually demonstrate something worth watching.
{Happy reaches his hands behind him, trying to get the pain out of his back, but Ulf is quick to force him to his feet and traps both of Happy’s arms with his own; Ulf quickly lunges forward connecting with a headbutt, and a second, and a third! Happy looks about ready to fall over, but Ulf still has his arms trapped--Happy manages to answer with a headbutt of his own which causes Ulf to release his arms, and Happy falls backward with one hand to his head; as if he had hurt himself more with that headbutt than he did Ulf. He is still dazed as he does return to his feet, and Ulf surprises everyone by hitting Mr. Happy with a perfect dropkick that sends him back down! Ulf rolls over Mr. Happy and rolls his legs up for a cover: One! ….. Two! ….. Happy kicks out!} Terri Morasco: How about that for something worth watching?!
Vasco Dias: A little too showboaty.
Terri Morasco: … Ulf Hednir showing that he is not all power, but the athleticism with that perfect dropkick!
{Mr. Happy is trying to get up to his feet quickly, but Ulf Hednir being the quicker of the two is the first one to his feet; Mr. Happy stands defensively, but Ulf grips Happy’s arm tightly before pulling him in for a clothesline -- he keeps his arm held and drags him back up to his feet, pulling him in for a second clothesline! Ulf still has Happy’s arm and drags him to his feet yet again; he pulls him forcefully for a third clothesline, but Happy ducks underneath it, keeping Ulf’s arm in the process; he goes to put him in a hammerlock, but Ulf quickly retreats backward until Mr. Happy is trapped in the corner; he throws a few elbows back into Happy’s head until he is forced to release his arm. With both arms, Ulf now alternates his elbows back to Happy’s head.} Vasco Dias: See, this is something worth watching. Simple. Effective.
Terri Morasco: And brutality! Mr. Happy is unable to escape, and “The Berserker” is making him pay!
{Ulf turns to face Happy, and sends him across the ring -- he follows in with a diving body splash, and retrieves Happy’s arm to send him back across to the opposite end; and follows in with a second Stinger Splash! He recedes a few steps as Mr. Happy stumbles out of the corner; Ulf connects with a spinning backfist (Berserker Mode) that sends Mr. Happy down to the mat!} Terri Morasco: I think that’s all she wrote…
Vasco Dias: If he would hurry and go for the cover, I would agree with you.
{Ulf falls down and forces all his weight down on Mr. Happy’s shoulders: One! ….. Two! ….. Thr---Happy gets his foot on the ropes!} Vasco Dias: And you see? The ring awareness on this guy is atrocious! Anyone could have seen Mr. Happy was far too close to the ropes!
Terri Morasco: I’ll admit that he made what could be a crucial mistake, but one he will make up for with more experience.
{Ulf shakes his head at his own mishap, and stands up grabbing Happy by the leg and arm to drag him away from the ropes; Ulf points to the corner as the crowd cheers loudly as he starts to climb the ropes with his back to Mr. Happy; Mr. Happy takes this opportunity to get up and climbs the turnbuckle behind Ulf, grabbing him for a back suplex off of the corner -- Ulf grips the top rope tightly to prevent Happy from being able to take him over; Ulf throws his elbow back several times until Happy falls back and lands on the mat; Ulf turns around from the top and leaps off with a senton bomb. He stays over him and reaches his arm back to hook the leg: One! ….. Two! ….. Thr--Happy kicks out!} Vasco Dias: And flying? This guy has to go high now, too?
Terri Morasco: He is trying to show the crowd what he is capable of!
Vasco Dias: That’s his problem, he is trying to show the crowd what he is capable of doing when he should only be worrying about getting the victory!
{Ulf is in disbelief that Happy was able to kick out, and is holding two fingers up to the referee; the referee returns the two fingers, and Ulf just nods his head to let him know he understands. Ulf gets up to his feet and walks to the opposite end of the corner, as Mr. Happy is still recovering; Ulf raises a clenched fist into the sky, and shouts “Skål!” out to the crowd, as they return the call -- Mr. Happy is getting up to his feet; before Mr. Happy can turn towards him, Ulf is already charging forward and leaps into the air just as Mr. Happy turns around, and Ulf Hednir connects with Thor’s Rage!} Terri Morasco: What a punch! What a hit! I don’t know how Mr. Happy still has a head on his shoulders!
Vasco Dias: That… was… quite powerful.
{Ulf looks to see if he is far enough from the ropes, and covers Mr. Happy: One! ….. Two! ….. Thre---Mr. Happy barely gets his shoulder off of the mat!} Terri Morasco: How?! How can Mr. Happy endure so much pain?!
Vasco Dias: If he were smart, he would have just stayed down.
{Ulf sits Mr. Happy to a seated position, and quickly applies Low-Key to him, as he drags him up to his feet -- the referee is checking on Mr. Happy to see if he wants to give it up, but Mr. Happy is shaking his head. Ulf displays his power starting to rip Mr. Happy back and forth like a ragdoll; somehow, Mr. Happy manages to reach out and grip the ropes! The referee calls for Ulf to release the hold, and he does it without hesitation.} Terri Morasco: And Mr. Happy somehow gets a hold of the ropes!
Vasco Dias: Again, Ulf Hednir shows just how new he is to the ring because that’s two times this match could have been over if he would have just kept Mr. Happy away from the ropes.
{Ulf steps forward to grab Mr. Happy, trying to pull him away from the ropes, but Mr. Happy charges forward instead until Ulf is in the middle of the ring; he tries to lift Ulf up, but Ulf being too tall for him, he keeps his arms around him and locks him into a Bear Hug! Ulf struggles trying to get out of the hold, but Mr. Happy has his arms locked. Ulf uses his own power to try and get himself closer to the ropes; he is unable to get there quick enough and instead uses a bell clap; it takes three bell claps to force Mr. Happy to release the hold.} Terri Morasco: Mr. Happy can’t even lift Ulf off the ground for the bear hug…
Vasco Dias: The couple extra inches seemed to help Ulf.
Terri Morasco: And Ulf was able to break the hold.
{Mr. Happy charges forward, and Ulf quickly steps to the side but catches one of his arms and pulls it back as he puts him back into the Low-Key! Ulf wastes no time, and lifts Mr. Happy up as high as he can before slamming him down with Tyr’s Hand! Ulf drops to his knees and covers Mr. Happy: One! ….. Two! ….. Three!} Terri Morasco: Ulf wasted no time hitting what he calls Tyr’s Hand to finally put Mr. Happy out!
Vasco Dias: Y’see? All he had to do was keep him away from the ropes!
{Ulf Hednir rises to his feet and holds a single arm in victory, with his eyes focusing on his downed opponent; the referee retrieves Ulf Hednir’s hand and keeps it held high as the announcer announces Ulf Hednir as the victor of the match. Ulf Hednir walks over to the side of the ring with the timekeeper, and one of the ring-hands gives him his drinking horn; he lingers there longer and another ring-hand fills the drinking horn with beer. Ulf walks back to the middle of the ring and raises the horn high shouting “Skål!” out to the crowd and they return the shout, before he drinks the beer down from his drinking horn.} Terri Morasco: Skål!
Vasco Dias: You can’t drink on the job…
Terri Morasco: Come on, let him celebrate his first victory, on his first match.
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”Shea-bration”
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{The lights go out before the tron flickers to life with a flick of orange hair, before "In God We Trust” by Sweet Little Machine blasts out of the PA with orange and green lights flashing wildly, in time with the drums} "ONE! TWO! THREE! FOUR!
NAH, NAH, NAH NAH!
NAH NAH-NAH NAH NAH!"
{The crowd chant along with the song, as Shea O’Hara barges through the curtain with the Shield Maiden around her waist, before standing in the middle of the stage. She lowers herself, almost squatting, before thrusting her arms into the air with the “devil horns” as a small pyro goes off behind her. She then sprints to the ring, sliding under the ropes and runs to the camera side and leans through the ropes on the second rope throwing up her “devil horns” once again.} Terri Morasco: Shea O’Hara not only slayed the Dragon at Night of the Immortals, but she made history in becoming the first ever two time Shield Maiden.
Vasco Dias: That’s true Terri. It was the culmination of a hell of a story between Eternity and Shea, and the end results left so many questions.
{The crowd are on their feet as Shea drops her jacket down to reveal she’s wearing a Glasgow Celtic football shirt with “Shield Maiden” and “2” on the back. Shea stands in the ring for a moment as the crowd shower her with cheers, applause, and a few chants. Emotion almost over takes her as she holds up a hand, and raises a microphone.} Shea O'Hara: Geez, it’s sure great to be here celebebrating my Shield Maiden victory in Glasgow, the home of the undefeated, treble winning, Celtic!
{There’s a huge cheer from the crowd, but a smattering of boo’s too. Not everyone is a fan. She smiles once more to the crowd.} Shea O'Hara: In all seriousness, if you’d have told me I’d be here six months ago….I’d have laughed in your face. Coming back from a broken arm was a hell of a trial….but I knew I deserved to be here, I knew that if given the chance, I could dethrone Eternity. At Night of Immortals, I didn’t just slay a dragon, I slayed the demons that have been following me ever since the night she broke my arm….and I did it on the grandest stage of them all, making history in the process….and that, is something I’ll never forget.
{The crowd applaud Shea and her words.} Shea O'Hara: I owe a lot to everyone who helped me get here. From Emma Danielson down in the Performance Center, to my Shield Sister Astrid Hall….hell, even the NEW Diamonds Champion Pandora Freeman! Everyone helped me, and a special shout out has to go to my boy….Will Fen-
{Shea suddenly stops talking and the microphone thumps to the floor as Rowan MacDonnagh appears from under the ring, blitzing through the ropes and savagely attacking the Shieldmaiden. The crowd erupts with boos as the Wolf of the Abyss clobbers Shea down to the ground and stomps on her a few times. Rowan moves towards the ropes, her eyes wide as she extends her arms and clenches her fists tight, forcing her arms to look even bigger than they are. Shea is slowly trying to get up, and is on her knees when Rowan turns around and clocks her right in the face with the BALORS GAZE!!! Shea flops backwards and is almost out cold, as Rowan stands over her, victorious, dominant. She leans down and pulls the Shield Maiden from Shea and holds it up to the air as she places one boot on Shae's exposed throat, to huge boos from the Scottish crowd.} Terri Morasco: What a viscous display! Rowan is certainly showing Shea that she has a target on her back now.
{Rown looks at the title, then down at Shea, before dropping it on top of her. Cracking her neck, and rolling out of the ring, heading up the ramp as “Red Stars” by The Birthday Massacre plays over the sound system, and the crowd boo wildly, while Shea lays, out cold, in the middle of the ring.} ----------------------------------------------------------
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”It’s Been Too Long…”
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{ We return backstage as our camera opens with a shot of a corridor, down which the COO Roberto Verona can be seen confidently strutting, his belt draped over his shoulder. Smiling from ear to ear he suddenly comes to a halt as our camera slowly pulls backwards to reveal the new Imperial Champion Andrew Jacobsen, causing the crowd to erupt with cheers for their conquering hero. } Roberto Verona: I wondered when our paths would cross again. It’s been too long Andrew.
Andrew Jacobsen: Not long enough for my liking.
Roberto Verona: Still bitter about the whole Kelly Fox handshake?
Andrew Jacobsen: I’m more concerned with you walking around here carrying that over your shoulder.
{ Verona looks down at his belt. } Roberto Verona: This little thing? Well, it sure beats a paper crown. By the way, congratulations on your victory over Cable Arcane, it’s tainted by the fact he’s given you an illegitimate trinket but I’m glad somebody finally shut him up.
Andrew Jacobsen: First of all, there’s only one real champion stood here. Secondly, I don’t need your thanks, I did this for myself and everybody watching around the world who always believed in me. I don’t need your empty platitudes.
Roberto Verona: Touchy… if you don’t want my thanks, then I’m afraid you can’t reject what I’m about to give you.
Andrew Jacobsen: And what may that be?
Roberto Verona: A match, next week, on Open Fight Night.
Andrew Jacobsen: Against who?
{ Roberto smiles. } Roberto Verona: I’m afraid that will have to remain a secret, perhaps if you were more polite I would inclined to tell you but… alas, you seem to have attended the Cable Arcane school of diplomacy. Keep your eyes open…. Champ.
{ Verona pats Andrew on the shoulder before brushing past him, leaving us with a closing shot of Andrew Jacobsen staring daggers in his general direction before our scene fades to black. } ----------------------------------------------------------
SINGLES MATCH
Dre Cutler vs James Gillmore
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{In what was a welcome return for Dre Cutler the crowd took to him as if he hadn’t been gone at all, and still reigned down boo’s on the polarizing James Gilmore. The match started out pretty heavily in Cutlers favour, with his skilled wrestling background. Dre took the match to Gilmore, showcasing his abilities, and reminding the fans, and those in the locker room, exactly what he’s capable of. However, while the referee was distracted Gilmore hit Dre with a nasty looking thumb to the eye, cutting off all of Cutlers advantage.} Vasco Dias: What a stroke of genius!
Terri Morasco: That is disgraceful. For a man with one good eye to do that!? Come on!
{Gilmore then took advantage of the match and wore Dre Cutler down, with some slow, and grinding transitions, filled with headlocks. James built some momentum before hitting Dre with his Inauguration move, however Dre Cutler was able to get to the ropes. Though the referee told Gilmore to break the hold, he wouldn’t, and the referee had to forcefully pull Gilmore off of Cutler.} Terri Morasco: Wow, Gilmore is really pushing it here tonight, the referee should have disqualified him right there!
Vasco Dias: What? He has til five!
Terri Morasco: That was way past five!
{With Gilmore distracted by the ref Dre had managed to pull himself up to his feet, a little gingerly perhaps, but he turned around and clocked Gilmore hard with a rising enziguri, after he took the advantage he climbed the top rope looking for his spiral tap but Gilmore had it scouted, and as Dre crash landed, James Gilmore rolled Dre Cutler up for the one, two, three - and what most would consider, an upset victory.} Terri Morasco: I don't believe it! James Gilmore just beat the Heir to the Throne 2016 runner up!
Vasco Dias: I'm shocked...
{ James Gilmore is celebrating when Mr. Happy comes running into the ring from behind and crashes into Gilmore with a clothes line! } Terri Morasco: What the hell is Happy doing here!?
Vasco Dias: Sending a message!
{ Happy pulls Gilmore up and right into a BIG BEAR HUG!!!! Happy throws him around and squeezes him until finally Gilmore passes out at which point Happy throws him aside like a discarded toy. Happy grabs a mic and leans over Gilmore... } Mr. Happy: MR HAPPY LOVES YOU!!!! To the extreme...
{ Happy drops the mic and just sits down next to Gilmore, petting him. } Terri Morasco: What the hell did we just see?
Vasco Dias: Mr. Happy showing a much more brutal side of himself before his match next week with James Gilmore at Open Fight Night.
Terri Morasco: If this is the other side of Happy then I am worried…
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”Unfinished Business”
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{We come back from commercial and the familiar sounds of “Over You” by Girlicious hit the arena speakers as Paige Garcia walks out to the ring by herself with a purpose and a look on her face that would turn anyone to stone.} Terri Morasco: She doesn’t look pleased.
Vasco Dias: Would you? She was about to set the Diamonds Title Record and then she’s beat by Pandora at the biggest show in our calendar year. I think the Queen of Diamonds will rebound though.
{Paige walks over and grabs a microphone.} Paige Garcia: Cut the music!
{The music ends.} Paige Garcia: I want my rematch for the Diamonds Championship and I want it TONIGHT!
{The crowd cheers the potential of a match, but they’re quickly quieted by the former champion.} Paige Garcia: SHUT UP! I’m not doing this for you. I couldn’t care less what you think! I want my damn title back and I want it now!
{The crowd boos as Paige turns to the curtain.} Paige Garcia: So “Champ”...what do you say!?
{Paige stares and seems to be getting annoyed as she’s forced to wait when “Cult of Love” hits the speakers to a rousing ovation as Alexis Caffrey skips her way down to the ring, clearly annoying Paige inside. She skips around and then jumps on the apron, wiping her feet before entering the ring with a microphone.} Paige Garcia: What the hell do you want!?
{Alexis looks around, swaying her arms innocently batting her eyelashes before putting the mic to her lips.} Alexis Caffrey: Oh pumpkin, enraged queenie...I wanted an audience with royalty to inform you of a very important piece of business at hand.
Paige Garcia: Oh? And what would that be?
Alexis Caffrey: Welllll, you see, there’s this little matter of you...well...let me show you.
{Alexis motions to the screen as Paige turns her gaze upward, but then Alexis LUNGES AT PAIGE! She starts swinging wildly at the former champion, hitting lefts and rights as Paige tries to cover up, eventually getting the smaller Alexis off of her. Alexis jumps to her feet and blows Paige a kiss, charging her enemy and planting her with the “Kiss Goodnight” in the center of the ring.} Terri Morasco: Alexis has just laid waste to Paige!
Vasco Dias: What the hell is the meaning of this!?
{Alexis leans over politely with the microphone in hand.} Alexis Caffrey: The business I’m talking about is the unfinished business that you and I have...consider this a challenge...for Open Fight Night!
{The crowd cheers as Alexis drops the mic and skips around Paige as “Cult of Love” hits the speakers again, while Alexis exits the ring and skips up the ramp, turning to a recovering Paige, blowing her a kiss and smiling maniacally.} ----------------------------------------------------------
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”What Will We Do Next”
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{We open up on Tyler Jacobs flanked on both sides by Invictus Champion Bob Pooler and Jayson Matthews. They were in the Tyler Talk sound stage and Tyler had his trusty microphone.} Tyler Jacobs: Hello everyone and welcome to another Live edition of Tyler Talk, I am your host Tyler Jacobs. If you haven't seen Night of the Immortals Four yet, I'm not sure what you're waiting for and then after you're done, join in on the discussion on my Youtube page or right on IWF.com. Night of Immortals had a lot of huge and shocking moments, a lot of new champions crowned, some people are calling it, the dawning of a new era because of how many new champions were crowned. It was crazy!
{He gives a thumbs up to the camera.} Tyler Jacobs: But one match on the card stood out in a different way. Some people are criticizing the ending of the Invictus Championship match. Many people were upset that there wasn't an official winner declared when the match ended in a time limit draw. Well, I've brought those two men on my show tonight to talk about what happens next, I've got Jayson Matthews and Bob Pooler here. This is Tyler Talk: “What Will They Do Next?”
{Tyler glances at his guests and shuffles some cards.} Tyler Jacobs: Jayson I'll start with you. I'm sure you've seen a lot of the internet backlash for the way the match ended last Sunday, but how do you feel about the match?
Jayson Matthews: You know, I totally get why the fans were upset about the ending of that match. I'm upset too.
Tyler Jacobs: Yes, nobody likes to tie.
Jayson Matthews: Yeah but there was more too it than that Tyler. More than the fact that it went to a time limit draw. Which yeah, totally sucks, but anyways, that match was supposed to be my chance. My shot at redemption. My opportunity to prove myself but at the end of the day, I just couldn't get it done.
Tyler Jacobs: But Jayson you showed a lot of heart and-
Jayson Matthews: I spent the entire match just trying to not lose. I screwed it up and now, you said it already Tyler, I'm the ONLY one who didn't beat the champ at Immortals. There was this movement, this “new dawn” everyone is talking about and I missed it. And now it passed me by.....and I just feel like...I let everyone down. So what will I do next? Back to the drawing, I guess.
Tyler Jacobs: Well, I daresay that your opponent from last week might have something to say on the contrary.
{The camera pans to Pooler, the muscles in his jaw twitching as though biting back what he wants to say} Bob Pooler: Tyler, I'm not out here to call people names or point any fingers, but from my perspective, Jayson - you've got your head up your ass.
{Jayson looks taken aback as Tyler raises a hand which Pooler waves off} Bob Pooler: Seriously, you think that you could boil down that match we had with something as trivial as "I was just trying not to lose"? Look at things from my perspective then, eh. You've rewatched the match a few times by now, 'cause I know I have. You took a beating, a literal beating. I threw everything at you but the kitchen sink and you still got up ... Matthews, YOU.STILL.GOT.UP.
Tyler Jacobs: This goes back to what I was saying before, that you showed a lot of heart and-
Bob Pooler: Yeah, you showed more heart, more guts, more determination than anyone that's stepped forward and tried to take this belt off me. Jayson, this may be the dawning of a new era in Imperial, but don't for one second think that because neither of us won that match that we aren't a part of it.
Tyler Jacobs: So it might stand to point that the two of you might be the darkhorse to lead the charge of this new dawn.
Bob Pooler: I don't know if I'd say that, Ty, but I will say that there's only one thing on my mind right now - Bob Pooler ... Jayson Matthews ... Open Fight Night for the Invictus Title! All I want to know is if you're down for another round, bud.
{Jayson looks up at Bob, surprised at the challenge being put in front of him.} Jayson Matthews: I would absolutely LOVE going another round with you. You want it you got it.
{The two stand up and shake hands, Bob holds up the invictus title and it makes a nice photo opt.} Bob Pooler: I'll see you there, kid.....and this time, you're staying down.
{They each keep a friendly yet competitive stare at one another with Bob holding the title in the air.} Tyler Jacobs: You heard it here first folks, Night of the Immortals rematch, LIVE! Next week on Sacrfice. Pooler/Matthews Two. Invictus Championship on open fight night. Dont miss it!
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SINGLES MATCH
Jeb Spencer vs T.K. Smiles
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{The lights go out as “Mouth for War” by Pantera hits the speakers, Jeb Spencer walks through the curtain, nodding his head along to the music, more as if he was enjoying it than playing to the crowd. He doesn’t have any special motions, he just holds one arm in the air and makes his way to the ring.} Terri Morasco: Jeb Spencer is stepping into the ring tonight against a returning IWF star in TK Smiles. TK is very unorthodox and dangerous, it’s going to be interesting seeing what Jeb brings to the ring tonight.
Vasco Dias: You may not recall Terri but TK Smiles went above and beyond to hurt his opponents, he relishes in their pain, Jeb Spencer has his work cut out for him tonight.
Terri Morasco: I completely agree with you but Jeb is no slouch either, training with his brother Buck and the other Spencer’s, he knows a thing or two about being inside that ring.
{ "Happy?" by Mudvayne blasts over the P.A. as the arena goes black. A burst of maniacal laughter is heard throughout the arena as TK APPEARS IN THE RING BEHIND JEB!!!! } Terri Morasco: Where the hell did he come from!?
Vasco Dias: Who the hell knows!?
{ Jeb is focused on the entranceway when TK clubs him over the back of the head. The referee tries to get in between them but TK punts the referee with a kick and then throws him like a rag doll out of the ring. Jeb turns around but TK charges him with a spear!!! } Terri Morasco: TK isn’t interested in having a match! He just wants to cause chaos!
Vasco Dias: Exactly the sort of match I was expecting from TK Smiles!
Terri Morasco: Match? This is a mugging!
{ Jeb rolls out of the ring and to his feet but TK comes bouncing off the ropes and flies to the outside with a suicide dive and crashes right into Jeb Spencer! TK is right up and starts laughing hysterically. TK throws up the ring apron and reaches for a steel chair but Buck and Spencer Spencer come running from the back and toward the ring! } Terri Morasco: The Spencer clan to the rescue!
Vasco Dias: Jeb is lucky because TK was looking to cause some damage!
{ TK sees the other two men and throws the chair as he rolls into the ring and quick back pedals across the ring and drops to the outside by the announce table. Buck and big Spencer stop at Jeb and check on him as TK just relishes in the chaos he has caused before dipping into the crowd. Buck glares at TK as he vanishes among the fans. } ----------------------------------------------------------
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“Earn It.”
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{Devlin is walking through the arena halls , big smile on his face Man of Steel Championship on one shoulder looking like he's getting ready to make his usual entry to the ring before he turns a corner and slows down a bit head cocking as he takes a defensive stance as the Camera reveals that Ryan Shane Is stood in his way, arms folded before Shane raises a Hand and shakes his head} Ryan Shane: "Not so fast Raine, it's not like that, before you go out there I just wanted to say, congratulations kid. You did a hell of a thing out there"
{Shane brings an am around to pat Devlin in on the back as Devlin's face breaks into a smile that slight distrust still In his eyes as he starts to move around the man and chuckles.} Devlin Raine: "Thanks man, now if you excuse me.."
{Devlin starts to pull away from Shane before Shane confidently leans on the wall and spoke with a slightly condescending tone} Ryan Shane: "Though, If I'd have been you... I woulda done better."
{Devlin just stops in his tracks, and Shane's sneer grows just a touch more as Devlin turns on his feet and gets back into a face to face with Ryan} Devlin Raine: "You think you can do better?"
{The look on Shane's face doesn't flinch or flicker as Devlin stands there and he just confirms with his words} Ryan Shane: "Already have once already, you're just keeping it warm for me."
{Devlin shakes head with a slight laugh and pokes his chest a bit} Devlin Raine: "You want this?"
{A quick pat of the title on his shoulder} Devlin Raine: "You gotta earn your shot, You and me? Open Fight, Non-title. You win? I grant you your wish and you queue jump for the pay-per-view if I win? You're as good as a Never Was Shane"
{Devlin smiles brightly and starts to back off with a finger gun pointed his way Shane shakes his head with a deeper smirk} Ryan Shane: "Don't get attached to that belt, kid."
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”Devlin Raine’s Big Night”
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SINGLES MATCH
Dorian Hawkhurst vs Will Fenell
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"Ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba, ba. You pussy @#$! finna make me kill one a y'all"
{We hear the opening intro for Atlanta's own T.I "Hurt" come over the P.A. system. We see the Redneck Rampage banner across the tron as the house lights dim a bit and a red and white hue takes over the arena. One half of the Brothers Fenell, Will comes walking out from behind the curtain he's nodding his head with the beat of the song and flashes his grill at the fans as he walks down the ramp way. Will roll's into the ring flashes his grill once more then goes to his corner bouncing from foot to foot before bending down like a catcher behind home plate but resting his arms on his legs and waits for the opening bell of the match.} Terri Morasco: Next up we’ve got Will Fenell, a man who so very nearly became the Joker in the Pack taking on Dorian Hawkhurst.
Vasco Dias: Dorian has fallen off in recent weeks, a win here against Will Fenell would go a long way to moving him back up the rankings and into title contention.
Terri Morasco: Absolutely, but will we get the Dorian Hawkhurst we knew when he debuted or the one we’ve seen recently?
Vasco Dias: I’m hoping for the former.
{ Dorian is already in the ring and ready to go as Will loosens up in his corner. } Terri Morasco: Will is looking to get right back to winning and putting his name in the Man of Steel conversation.
Vasco Dias: After Night of the Immortals I’m not sure he’s really out of the conversation.
{ The referee calls for the bell and Will moves right in for a tie up with Dorian but Will quickly moves into an arm drag take down! Dorian tries to get up fast but Will is right there with another big leaping arm drag take down! Dorian gets up again but Will is there with another arm drag and he looks for an arm bar but Dorian breaks loose and rolls right to the outside. } Vasco Dias: Dorian starting off on the wrong foot but he’s creating that much needed separation to regroup.
Terri Morasco: Smart move but Will isn’t a rookie, he’ll have a plan.
{ Will charges and slides out but Dorian rolls back in. Will follows Dorian but Dorian drops a double axe handle over the back of Will Fenell. Dorian pulls Will up and throws him hard into the cornerof thering. Dorian rushes in but Will forward rolls out of the corner and Dorian crashes against the turnbuckles. Will pop up right behind Dorian and grabs him for a back drop suplex! } Terri Morasco: Dorian got the upper hand for a moment but Will took control right back.
Vasco Dias: Fenell has been a champion on every continent that has wrestling, his skills cannot be denied.
Terri Morasco: I feel like I’m in the Twilight Zone with how much I’m agreeing with you right now.
Vasco Dias: I know, it’s weird.
{ Will scouts Dorian as he tries to get up, Will picks Dorian up for a big Atomic Drop and then grabs Dorian for the Vertebreaker! Will goes for the cover but it’s a quick two count as Dorian gets the shoulder up. Willis right to his feet and ready to go. Will charges Dorian but Hawkhurst unloads with a desperation clothes line that sends Will flipping head over heels backward! } Terri Morasco: The power of Hawkhurst!
Vasco Dias: We are seeing glimpses of the competitor he was!
Terri Morasco: Tonight could be Dorian’s night!
{ Hawkhurst reaches down for Will but Fenell rolls him up. Another quick two count and Dorian breaks free. Both men get to their feet but Dorian walks right into a Uranage from Will Fenell! Fenell is ready now as Dorian tries to get up. Will scoops him up into the Ode to Angel! Then Will transitions right into the Dirty South Lock! With nowhere to go Dorian Hawkhurst is forced to tap out! } Terri Morasco: Will Fenell picks up the victory here tonight against Dorian Hawkhurst.
Vasco Dias: I think Will just showed why he will always be a part of the Man of Steel conversation.
Terri Morasco: An impressive submission victory for Will Fenell!
{ Fenell celebrates as we head to commercial. } ----------------------------------------------------------
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”Everything is A-OK.”
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{We come back from commercial promoting our next Pain Per view Event Bloody Assizes on June 25th 201 at the O2 Arena, London, England.} Vasco Dias: I can not wait for Bloody Assizes what a...
{Vasco is cut off as the lights go dim as the iconic opening guitar riff for "Runnin Down A Dream" comes blaring over the speakers, A rain of gold pyro comes down over the entrance as JFK comes walking out from the back.} Terri Morasco: He's here! JFK IS BACK!
Vasco Dias: And interrupting me as usual...
{JFK is still on the stage soaking up the cheers as his theme blasts of the PA system, he's wearing a green on green button down plaid short sleeved shirt and a pair of boot cut jeans. He smiles as he takes a long hard look around the arena, then heads down towards the ring, high fiving and giving 2 sweets to the kids and fans as he does so.} Terri Morasco: I got to talk to the former Invictus and Man of Steel champion, and he has a huge announcement to make.
Vasco Dias: Unless it's him telling us he's taking his ball and KIWA home with him no one cares.
Terri Morasco: Sounds like these fans care.
{JFK now with Mic in hand leans on the top rope facing the hard cam as the his music dies down the fans keep chanting "WELCOME BACK WELCOME BACK WELCOME BACK" he nods his head with each syllable then motions for the crowd to die down as he pushes himself up off the rope and stands in the middle of the ring.} JFK: GLASGOW!!!
{The crowd erupts once again.} JFK: GOD DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE BACK!
{Crowd erupts yet again, this time chanting J.F.K. J.F.K!} JFK: I'm going to be honest with y'all. I missed this man. Comin out here in front of yall, it always charges me up, yall never fail to bring it each and every night. And for that I thank you, the IWF fans.
But that's not why I am out here tonight.
{He shakes his head as the crowd dies down a bit to let the man speak.} JFK: See...last time yall saw me it was at High Stakes, in The Roulette Match. A match that, I had all intentions of winning, but...came up a bit short in the end. And that's fine, a match like that, you cannot always control what you would want to be able to control. But, it was in that match, actually in the aftermath of that match, is the reason I've been on the shelf for the last few months. When I was tossed over the top rope, I landed on my leg funny and gave myself a high ankle sprain, and let me tell you, that shit hurts.
{He runs a hand up over his head pushing his hair up off his face.} JFK: So after my disappointing appearance at the Roulette, and the fact that standing on my leg let alone wrestling on it, hurt like hell, I went home to rest up, to heal, and decide where I wanted to go from here. I talked to my wife, I talked to my daughter, my brothers, my friends, and now I come out here to talk to you folks, the one's that have been with me from day one, in support or not, you've always been there, so I owe it to you folks to tell you what the future holds for James Franklin Karn.
{He runs his hand down over his mouth and beard before continuing on, in a bit of a sober mood.} JFK: When I first came to the IWF over a year ago. I had one simple goal. And in my time here in the IWF, I was able to achieve heights I never expected or planned for. I never had any intention of going after the Man of Steel championship, yet here I am, former Man of Steel champion. It was never my goal to go after the Invictus title, yet once again, here I stand, former Invictus Champion. All things I am proud of, and glad I took part in. It gave me matches I'll never forget, forged friendships that will last till my last days. All things that life throws at you cannot be planned for and this journey has given me plenty I wasn’t planning on.
So now here I am, at a cross roads of my life once again. With a decision that needs to be made. On one hand, I've had a full and successful career here in wrestling, this life, it's given me everything I could ever want, and none of you would blame me if I took my ball home and went to go on and actually enjoy what life has given me.
Or on the other hand, I can do what I first set out to do when I joined the IWF over a year ago.
And I'm going to be honest with you folks, I'm not as young as I used to be. Doing this day in and day out it takes a toll on your body, even more so when you're up in age like I am. Little aches and pains here and there that will never go away. And to be deadly honest, I really don't know how much more of me, I can afford to give to you.
{JFK pauses as the crowd is chanting please don’t go, please don’t go. He lowers his head.} JFK: So...with all that said...
{He slowly looks up, his hazel eyes full of fire locking on to the hard cam.} JFK: IM NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
{The crowd erupts once again.} JFK: A year ago when I first came to the IWF I made myself a promise, that I would live up to the name I've created for myself, the hype and the history I've laid before me and I would live up to my legacy. I will do the one thing I have never done in my career and that is have a ONE ON ONE WORLD TITLE MATCH! SO LISTEN UP ANDREW BECAUSE IM CALLI....
{The mic cuts off and the lights go completely dark in the arena.} Terri Morasco: What’s going on?
Vasco Dias: Hopefully someone decided to save us from this dribble.
Terri Morasco: You have some dribble on your chin by the way.
{We hear faintly the start of Moonlight Sonata play over the PA system, at the 20 second mark we hear that it's actually E.S. Posthumus's version of the song as the slow percussion plays over the sound system. A dark pine green hue floods the arena as JFK stands in the middle of the ring tapping the mic, still with no sound. He watches the entrance confused.
Ten figures in dressed in black leather patch worked (think Kim Kylla Dylla style) hooded long robes, come walking out from the back, they file down the walkway towards the ring as JFK just watches in confusion. Six of them stop at the ring while 4 of them break off and walk to the four corners of the ring. JFK in the center of the ring turns to watch one side, then the other, as the four figures get into the ring and stand in each corner. JFK taps the mic again as the music fades out but still no sound comes from it, he tosses it to the side and turns his attention to the four figures in the ring. He tilts his head towards the smaller of the four and almost looks like he recognizes who's under the hood, but just as he's about to take a closer look the largest of the four comes diving in towards JFK chop blocking him on the side of his right knee.
Some fans will say they heard a crack, some will say they heard a pop, and others will say a snap, either way, JFK crumbles to the mat in a heap clutching his leg.} Terri Morasco: Oh my god I they just broke his leg.
{The hooded figure mounts on top of JFK and starts raining down right fists to his jaw, in one of his swings the hood comes off his head and we can see a long blond haired man with a thick beard just utterly destroying JFK's face with his fists as a look of pure hate and anger covers his face.} Vasco Dias: YES!
Terri Morasco: Oh my god...
Vasco Dias: KOLE KAOS IS HERE TO SAVE US ALL!
{Kole rips the robe up off his body as the 3 other figures leave the ring and start to dig under it, they pull out a table as Kole continues to work over JFK, who he is now slowly raising to his feet. JFK who is bairly able to stand just mouths the word "why?" and we can hear Kole say faintly, “Because I can”. He then puts JFK into a Pumphandle, lifts him up then drives him down into the mat with a reverse STO (Pete Dunne's Bitter End)
Kole then turns his attention to the 3 hooded figures on the floor who now have a table set up just outside of the ring on the ramp way. He motions with his hand and the figures then spray something onto the table as the smallest one then pulls out a long match, strikes it against his robe, it sparks, they then set it on the table and ignites with GREEN fire. Kole goes and picks up JFK's limp lifeless body, places his head between his legs and double underhooks both his arms.} Terri Morasco: No...no don't do this!
{Kole grins almost as if he can hear Terri pleading with him, he then lifts JFK up to his shoulders, gives another extra lift up above his head, then tosses JFK up over the top rope to go crashing into the table lit with green fire, the fans break out a HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! Chant.
The six remaining hooded figures go and lift JFK up out of the rubble, one on each arm, one on each leg, and two in the center, they lift and carry his limp lifeless body up the ramp. Kole turns his attention to the nearest camera man and charges towards him, the cameraman in fear for his own life jumps backwards off the ring and goes tumbling into the guard rail, Kole, standing on the middle turnbuckle leans towards the camera man and yells for him to zoom in. The cameraman while lying on the floor in fear slowly lifts his camera back up to his shoulder and we cut to that feed, Kole, full of rage and anger snarls towards the camera.} Kole Kaos: Welcome to the Age of Kaos!
{His face then goes soft, almost as if he's sincere and actually cares about your own wellbeing and then says as a matter of fact.} Kole Kaos: Pray.
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Pandora’s Diamonds Title Celebration
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"We all Recognise...That I'm ..the problem here."{The lights dim, Even as the Intro to the song helps to light up UV, glow sticks, people waving and bouncing before the beat drops and out from under stage Pandora, lit up like a Christmas tree by UV Belt about her waist, as light slowly bleeds back to the arena Pandora dances down to the ring, easily gracing movements as she hops up the apron and climbs in before gripping the top rope and arching back down to touch the ring mat with her head and leaves her feet on the ground making quite the arch as she rises up slowly still bouncing to the music as she encourages the crowd to move with her.}Terri Morasco: She’s got plenty to dance about, look at her go!
Vasco Dias: Whatever she’s taking? Give me a double
{Pan takes a long, slow spin as she takes in the crowd with a wide smile, like she’s really seeing them for the first time before her other hand produces a microphone slowly as she opens her arms wide and lifts the mic to her mouth}
Pan: Hi there Glasgow! Seems I’ve gone from Steel to Diamonds in one short night, and what a Night it was right?!
{The crowd starts to cheer a chant and counter chant setting up!}
Crowd: RAIN-BOW RAV-ER!
Counter chant: THANK YOU PAN!
Crowd: RAIN-BOW RAV-ER!
Counter chant: THANK YOU PAN!
{Pan is. Visibly taken aback by that, looks a little chocked up and then said with that tremble of emotions}
Pandora: Don’t make a girl cry on live Tv.. This make up is hard to get out as it is , I wanna celebrate to night not with music, not with dancing but with a few thanks you and some words..
{Pandora turns to face the camera}
Pandora: As much as some of you hate him, as much as some of you are glad to see him get his comeuppance, I wanna thank. Spike Kane.
{The Crowd starts to boo a bit and pan starts to wave her hand}
Pandora: I’m gonna leave it there , but Spike offered me a hand when –nobody- else woulda done so, thank you Spike weather folk like it or not , you had a part in this.
{Pandora pats the belt as she then leans on the ropes and smiles as if talking to the back.}
Pandora: Second, I wanna thank Paige, because somebody as strong, devoted and obsessed as you are? It brings all of our games up, makes all of us better pushes up harder, further to rally against those who say ‘you aren’t going to make it’ to show The WORLD just how bright the Diamonds Shine!
{Pandora grins and sweeps her hand to the back now still talking directly to the roster as she does so}
Pandora: I’d thank the crowd, but they already know where they stand, without them we are simply not here, there is no us no Diamonds no Men od steel, nothing so I use my final segment to talk to the rest of you girls in the back and thank all of you, yes even you Fiona, to thank you for coming out here every night to bust your asses for a shot at this, for these people , thank you.
{The crowd applauds Pan as she take a moment to do an almost Japanese inspired Bow to each side of the ring from the middle before she grins}
Pandora: The dance has only just begun guys. So to all who want to take a shot. There’s something I have to say..and..sing along if you know how this goes..
{as Pan climbs the corner microphone in hand it’s clear she’s signing to the crowd and encouraging them to join in..and they do.}
CROWD: WE ALL RECOGNISE THAT PAN’S….THE PROBLEM HERE..
{Pan stops her singing with a broad smile even as the crowd help initiate her music as she starts to walk out dancing along}
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”May I Present To You…”
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Vasco Dias: "The crowd after the night of immortals pay per view is always my favorite, the arena is rocking tonight."
Terri Morasco: "With a stacked sacrifice card, and what we've seen so far tonight, the fans are definitely getting their money's worth tonight."
{The crowd cheers.} Terri Morasco: "But, the Heir to the Throne tournament is still wide open, tonight there will be a lot of last minute scrambling for ground, and momentum going forward. Who will thrust their name out there, and attempt for greatness."
Vasco Dias: "Simply put, everyone wants to be king, but not many can bear the weight of being a ruler."
{The light begin to dim, as the crowd's interests peaks. An older gentleman walks out from behind the curtain, he looks around the crowd for a moment. Before taking a deep breath, raising the microphone to his lips.} The Narrator: "Ladies and Gentlemen...may I present to you...The Usurper."
{He steps back as the lights finally go out. A strobe light hits the top of the ramp. It flicks repeatedly, suddenly a man appears in the light. Clad in black, a shine reflects off the hilt of a sword. "Rebirth" by Bone Thugz-N-Harmony begins to play over the loudspeakers. The sides of the ramp ignite in a small flame on either side, as Cross begins to walk down. His face illuminated by the red fire. He stops before reaching the ring, Cross looks up into the air for a moment, closing his eyes. Taking it all in. His hand clutched with a sheathed sword, shoots into the air, as the fire goes out, the lights brighten up, and the music stops. He exhales, a bit of smoke coming from his lungs from the previous fire.} Vasco Dias: "Over the course of the last few weeks, we've seen videos of Xavier Cross, narrated by what sounded like the geezer who came out. Wait, he actually has a sword!"
Terri Morasco: "Cross looks as good as ever, it's smart to carry a weapon around here. You never know who's gonna try to take you out. Especially going into the Heir to the Throne tournament."
Terri Morasco: "You can't be seriously thinking Cross is going to enter in the tournament. He's been gone for years."
Vasco Dias: "Cross doesn't have the best track record for winning the big one, but you can say that he's never had a bad match. He's exciting to see."
Terri Morasco: "And if he has a new edge to him, this could be the best Xavier Cross we've ever seen."
{Walking up the steps, Cross sweeps his feet on the wing apron, as he looks around, his face still emotionless. Stepping into the ring. He walks over, asking for a microphone, which is given to him. Cross begins circling the ring, eye the crowd. Hopping around a bit, he seems to be getting a little hyped.} Crowd: "XAVIER CROSS! XAVIER CROSS! XAVIER CROSS!"
Terri Morasco: "The fans haven't forgotten him."
Vasco Dias: "Cross disappeared from IWF a few years back, apparently he's been cutting his teeth in bingo halls and foreign rings."
Terri Morasco: "Not many of us at IWF have the time to study other places, but I doubt he's rusty."
Vasco Dias: "Let's be honest, it's easy to hit homers playing minor league ball, but this is the major league, Cross is going right back to striking out."
{Cross climbs up on the turnbuckle, sitting down, he lays his sword across his lap. Raising the microphone to his lips, he finally smiles.} Xavier Cross: "Imperial Wrestling Federation....the best of the best...Or so that's what I'm told. But you know what I see? I see a bunch of pathetic, has been wrestlers who stroke each other backstage. You know what I see, idiotic fans who just add fuel to the fire. I left IWF to get a better feel for wrestling. I knew one day I'd come back. But good god...I am disappointed. I came here once to save you fans from what I thought was mediocrity...but it seems that's all you crave. I thought once...I could save you from these pathetic ideals...but it's become a plague. You've become placed with mediocrity....which hasn't pushed anyone to become better. Just like a plague, there is only one thing to do...I will burn down this Kingdom. I will sit on a throne of ash. I will kneel before The Void, knowing I did you all a service!"
{The fans almost on a dime, turn on Cross showering him with boos. It doesn't phase him one bit, as he shakes his head.} Xavier Cross: "I officially announce my entry into the Heir to the Throne tournament, as well as officially announcing the Death of Imperial Wrestling Federation. You can save your mortal souls now, and bow to your new King! Or you can burn with your heroes, and scream with your villains. I will not placate this behavior any longer. I am the true King, who should rule a bunch of has been wrestlers, and moronic employees, then a Never-Was. Simply put, you can love me or hate me, it won't stop the destruction that's coming."
{Cross stands on the second rope, slowly removing the sword from the sheath. The light swoops for a moment, hitting the steel creating a blinding light.} Xavier Cross: "Welcome to your Baptism of Blood. I will burn this place to the ground, one pathetic soul at a time."
{The camera zooms in for a moment, revealing the name 'Spike Kane' etched into the side of the blade. The lights suddenly go out.} Vasco Dias: "Good God. Xavier Cross....he just burned whatever bridges he had with these fans down."
Terri Morasco: "Fans? Cross wasn't the most well-liked person in the back...he just called every athlete back there a Has Been..."
Vasco Dias: "At least he recognized himself...he realizes he hasn't done anything special, he called himself a never was. Can we please get the lights back on."
{The lights snap back on, and Xavier Cross is nowhere to be seen.} Vasco Dias: "Cross has changed, I guess we will see next week if his in the ring is just as good as his talkin."
Terri Morasco: "He's entered himself in the Heir to the Throne. I wonder if someone can stop his momentum. He seems pretty...enthusiastic."
Vasco Dias: "He's motivated, he sees this company as his true enemy, fans and opponents alike. He doesn't care about paychecks or titles...just destruction."
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FATAL FIVE WAY MATCH
Sara Garcia vs Crystal Millar vs Lizzy Dalmon vs Astrid Hall vs Alicia Lukas
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Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is a FATAL FIVE WAY!
{The arena is filled with blue and green light as Immigrant Song begins to play, evoking colors of the sea or the forest. As the music intensifies, Lights shine down to reveal Astrid entering through the crowd, huge smile on her face as she descends towards the ring, carrying a viking-style shield as she approaches. She interacts with the crowd, laughing with them and allowing some of them to take selfies with her, giving high-fives and fist bumps all the way down. Her manager, Emma Danielson, walks behind her, smiling and interacting with the crowd as well, though not in as show-stealing a way. Before leaving the crowd, Astrid hands the shield to a young girl declaring “Anyone can be a hero - welcome to the Shield Wall, Sister!”. She leaps into the ring, pumped up and beaming after one last fist bump with Emma, jumping onto the ropes with a triumphant fist in the air taking in the crowd’s cheers before eventually settling into her corner, still brimming with energy.} Alison Valance: From Trondheim, Norway, weighing in at 185 pounds...ASTRID...HAAAALL!
Terri Morasco: Astrid’s been on a streak and not of the right variety since debuting with a victory, and she looks to get off the deck here tonight.
Vasco Dias: She’s realizing that up here on the main roster is NOTHING compared to what she faced in developmental.
Alison Valance: And her opponent…
{The opening riff of "Root of all evil" by Incendiary starts and as the guitar kicks in with the baseline stomp Alicia Lukas emerges from the back, she stands on the entranceway and lifts on hand in the air throwing up the horns before making her way down to the ring. She runs up and slides across the apron on one knee lifting her hand on the air before sliding between the apron and the bottom rope.} Alison Valance: From Atlanta, Georgia...weighing in at 145 pounds...ALICIA...LUKAS!
Terri Morasco: Alicia took Eternity to her limits at the last Open Fight Night, and looks to continue the momentum off of her moral victory and perhaps turn it into a winning bit of momentum.
Vasco Dias: What is so cool about taking Eternity to her limits? Who cares? If you didn’t beat her, it doesn’t mean a damn thing.
Alison Valance: And their opponent…
{“We Can't Stop” by Trust the Medic begins to play and Lizzy Dalmon makes his way to the ring, her brother Landon following close behind. The fans boo her as she makes her way to the ring. Halfway there she stops and poses so that people can take a picture of her. When she gets to the ring she climbs the steps and enters. Once in the ring she continues to pose for more pictures.} Alison Valance: From Beverly Hills, California, weighing in at 110 pounds...LIZZY...DALMON!
Terri Morasco: She had a nice victory over Alexis Caffrey and is another one looking to maintain momentum.
Vasco Dias: And she’s done really nothing since. This division needs some consistency rather than the one and dones.
Alison Valance: And the fourth competitor…
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THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN IS HERE!!!!
I’m Coming Out 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 isn’t 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.
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.} Alison Valance: Residing in Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 115 pounds...THE SILVER SCREEN QUEEN...CRYSTAL...MILLAR!
Vasco Dias: Speaking of one hit wonders…
Terri Morasco: With Night of the Immortals behind us these women look to launch themselves forward to a new beginning.
Alison Valance: And now for the final participant…
{“Over You” by Girlicious plays throughout the arena. Seventeen seconds into the song, Sara comes out to a negative reaction as she holds her hand in the air above her head, her index finger pointed down at herself as she does a quick spin around before walking down to the ring, talking herself up to all of those in attendance and everyone watching at home.} Alison Valance: From San Diego, California, weighing 135 pounds…SARA Garcia!
{Sara jumps up on the apron, posing for the crowd, showing off her beauty before sitting on the middle rope and swinging her legs to the left, pulling the rest of her body in as well. She poses again for the crowd who boo as she prepares for the match.} Terri Morasco: Sara looks to restart her career here tonight after some extensive training while her sister reigned as Diamonds Champion.
Vasco Dias: Her sister’s reign might be over, but the Garcia brand continues on.
Terri Morasco: You’ll notice her sister isn’t out here after the actions of one Alexis Caffrey earlier tonight.
Vasco Dias: That was a travesty and Alexis should be ashamed of herself.
{The five women get ready for the match as the referee signals for the bell, and almost instantly Alicia goes for Astrid and Crystal and Sara go at it as Lizzy looks at both and simply leans back against the ropes. On one side of her, Alicia tries to force Astrid into the corner, but it is Astrid using her size advantage, flipping the hold and sending Alicia into the corner, planting a few hard knees into the gut of Alicia.} Terri Morasco: Astrid taking advantage of Alicia in the corner.
Vasco Dias: She probably feels a little disrespected by the words out of Alicia’s mouth this week.
{On the other side of Lizzy, Sara pushes Crystal into the corner and slaps her right across the chest with a knife edged chop that sends Crystal stumbling out of the corner while clutching her chest, but Sara pulls her back into the corner before hitting her with another chop. Crystal stumbles off and as Sara goes to grab her again, Lizzy comes from behind, spinning Sara around and slapping her across the face.} Terri Morasco: What a slap.
Vasco Dias: Sara doesn’t seem to be taking it so well…
{Sara goes after Lizzy her turns and hightails it out of the ring, Sara giving chase as the two go around the ring and Lizzy slides back in, ducking under a “Flashing Lights” Chick Kick from Crystal, the leg being caught by Sara who swings it the other way causing Crystal to slam face-first into the canvas as Lizzy looks on with a laugh.} Terri Morasco: That might have just hyperextended the knee of Crystal.
Vasco Dias: Does that mean we don’t see as much of her?
{Meanwhile, in the corner, Astrid grabs hold of Alicia under her arms and throws her out of the corner to the center of the ring.} Terri Morasco: What power by the young lady from Norway.
Vasco Dias: She’s got Alicia off of her game here to start.
{Astrid goes forward to capitalize, but Sara hits her in the face with a forearm smash, stumbling her a bit. Astrid though turns and fires a shot off back at Sara, taking her down to the ground.} Terri Morasco: Another shot of power from Astrid.
Vasco Dias: She just knocked her down with a single blow...crazy.
{From outside, Lizzy leaps up on the top rope and Springboards toward Astrid, landing on her back, looking for a Sleeper Hold of some sort, but Astrid peels her off, landing right on top of Sara’s midsection.} Terri Morasco: Astrid is dominating this match right now.
Vasco Dias: LOOK OUT!
{Astrid bounces off the ropes and jumps in the air, looking to splash the two girls and CONNECTS! She puts her hands across the chest of Lizzy…
ONE...TWO...both women kick out!
Before Astrid can get up off the cover though, Alicia comes flying in with a Front Dropkick right to the face of one of the bigger Diamonds on the roster!} Vasco Dias: Where did she come from?
Terri Morasco: I don’t know, but a double kick to the face is very effective it would seem.
{Astrid rolls toward the ropes as Alicia and Crystal get to their feet. Alicia shows some fury, throwing Crystal by the hair and waist toward the ropes, under the bottom rope, sliding out and landing chest first on the floor! She then turns and sees Astrid on all fours near the ropes and runs toward her, this time planting a well placed knee into the face of Astrid, sending her over the bottom rope, tumbling to the floor.} Terri Morasco: Alicia is now in control.
Vasco Dias: And she’s looking to fly.
{Alicia waits a moment and as Astrid and Crystal get to their feet, Alicia flies through the ropes with a Suicide Dive taking out BOTH women on the outside. The three of them are slower to their feet when Lizzy Dalmon grabs hold of the top rope on the inside of the ring, leaping to the top rope and flying out into the crowd with a Springboard Crossbody, taking all of them out!} Terri Morasco: All of these women are looking for a way to get an advantage!
Vasco Dias: Each is taking a risk here.
{Sara meanwhile is climbing to the top rope as the other women try to get up and as they do, grabbing hold of one another, they look up to see her dive forward with a somersault through the air, colliding with everyone and all five women are now down!} Terri Morasco: These women are putting it all on the line here tonight!
Vasco Dias: And the crowd is giving them the respect they deserve!
{“THIS IS AWESOME!” chants fill the arena as the five women spread out on the floor. The first to her feet is Sara who manages to roll back into the ring, about the same time as Alicia is able to get herself back in. The two notice one another as they pull themselves up with different sets of ropes and start jaw jacking at one another before Alicia clocks Sara with a huge forearm that sends her back into the ropes, but Sara uses the momentum to blast Alicia who spins and falls to a knee. She turns and uses her kneeled stance to leap up with a knee but Sara blocks with both hands and pushes down, sending Alicia’s knee backward and her face forward into a straight knee from Sara causing Alicia to fallback as Sara leaps on top for a cover but only gets a two count!} Terri Morasco: A straight knee to the face of Alicia, and she almost got the cover.
Vasco Dias: There’s definitely a difference in Sara tonight.
{Before Sara can capitalize though, Astrid is back in the ring and grabs her by the head, pulling her to her feet. Sara fights her off with a forearm, and another, and another, but Astrid comes back with a Short Arm Lariat that nearly takes Sara out of her boots! Lizzy is back in and clobbers Astrid from behind but it seems to have no effect! She grabs the blonde and throws her into Alicia, taking both women through the middle rope, hitting hard on the floor below!} Vasco Dias: She’s clearing house!
Terri Morasco: Crystal is rolling back into the ring.
Vasco Dias: Astrid doesn’t see her!
{Astrid turns and Crystal hits her with the “Flashing Lights” Chick Kick. Astrid doesn’t go down! Crystal charges and comes off the ropes, but Astrid picks her up and drives her into the mat with a Samoan Drop!} Vasco Dias: That fury didn’t last long…
Terri Morasco: Astrid looks like she’s on her way!
{Astrid picks Crystal up off the mat and lifts her into the air before turning and driving her into the mat with the Mjolnir (Jackhammer)!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The bell rings…} Alison Valance: Here is your winner...ASTRID...HAAAAALL!
Terri Morasco: A huge win for Astrid here tonight.
Vasco Dias: Got to appreciate this new breed of Diamond we’re seeing here in the IWF.
Terri Morasco: Let’s see if Astrid can carry this momentum into something bigger!
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“Table For Three?”
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{ We find Roberto Verona walking backstage shortly after his Heir to the Throne announcement. He is looking happy and content with himself but that look quickly fades into a condescending sneer as he sees Cable Arcane standing before him. } Roberto Verona: Ah, Mr. Arcane, I assumed I would make it all the way to my office before you pestered me.
Cable Arcane: You assumed wrong, Verona.
Roberto Verona: Obviously, how may I be of assist-
Cable Arcane: First, stop pretending you actually give a shit about anyone but yourself. You avoiding my challenges is evidence enough that your overinflated ego is about the only thing that matters in your mind.
Roberto Verona: And second?
Cable Arcane: Second I deserve to be in the Heir to the Throne. I am the one and only two time Imperial Champion this company has ever seen in its four years of history. Me not being in that tournament is absolute bullshit!
{ Verona rolls his eyes and yawns. } Roberto Verona: Technically you weren’t a two time champion as I never lost the Imperial Championship, technically, you’re not even a one time champion.
{ Verona smirks to himself. } Cable Arcane: You want to keep playing that card yet never accept my challenge?
Roberto Verona: I have nothing to prove against the likes of you.
Cable Arcane: I beg to differ.
Roberto Verona: Beg all you like. You will not be facing me and you will not be taking part in the Heir to the Throne.
Cable Arcane: How do you justify keeping the most dominate champion this company has ever seen out of the Heir to the Throne!?
{ We hear someone very loudly clear their throat and then step into the shot, Spike Kane, at first he’s looking directly at Cable, his opponent for next week but then he turns to Verona. } Spike Kane: Yeah, exactly how do you justify keeping me out of the Heir to the Throne!?
Roberto Verona: I could stand here and explain myself to the two of you but it dawns on me that I do not haveto.
Spike Kane: Good old Verona, swinging his power around like his under sized dick.
{ Verona’s smirk disappears as he straightens up. } Roberto Verona: Insults will get you absolutely nowhere, Mr. Kane. The Heir to the Throne may decide a future challenger to Andrew Jacobsen’s Imperial Championship but there are several shows before and after that where he will need an opponent and your chances of being that guy have just shrunk.
Spike Kane: Oh yeah? Let’s see you try and keep me from the Imperial Championship.
Cable Arcane: You’ll have to go through me, first.
{ Spike turns to Cable. } Spike Kane: Gladly.
{ The three are then interrupted by… } Mike Laszlo: All this talk about former Imperial Champions and pissing contests and I didn’t hear my name mentioned?
{ Mike Laszlo steps into the shot now as all three men turn toward him. } Mike Laszlo: Need I remind you that I ended the reign of the single most dominate Imperial Champion this company has ever seen? A man one of you served, one of you failed to beat and one of you could never measure up to?
Spike Kane: Is this the “I beat Angel” speech again? Because I’ve been there and done that.
Mike Laszlo: It’s simply me reminding you that I did what no one else could and if anyone deserves a shot at the Imperial Championship it’s Mike Laszlo.
{ Verona interjects. } Roberto Verona: Well that gives me an idea. Mr. Kane and Mr. Arcane here are having a match next week, why not make it a three way and perhaps… Perhaps I’ll reward the winner with a future championship opportunity.
Mike Laszlo: I’m in.
Spike Kane: Sounds good to me.
Cable Arcane: I love a challenge.
Roberto Verona: Then it’s settled. Next week we will have a triple threat match and the winner receives a future championship opportunity. Now if you excuse me I have business to attend to.
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“Imperial Championship Celebration”
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{The crowd in the Hydro mills about anxiously, but their restless energy turns to roaring cheers as “Unbreakable” hits the PA. Andrew Jacobsen walks out from the back, the Imperial Championship over his shoulder and a smile a mile wide on his face. He walks down the ramp, high-fiving fans as the crowd cheers its approval.}
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the Imperial Champion—
{Another blast of roaring cheers almost swallows the rest of Alison’s announcement.}
Alison Valance: ANDREW JACOBSEN!
Terri Morasco: Listen to the ovation from these Glasgow fans for the new Imperial Champion! That is the kind of love that helped push Andrew Jacobsen to the ultimate glory at Night of the Immortals!
Vasco Dias: You know, it’s appropriate that these people are cheering him. Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn, and just like a unicorn, this notion of heroes winning is a myth. He had better savor this.
{Andrew hops onto the apron, stepping through the ropes, and climbs the turnbuckle, raising the Imperial Championship high over his head, grinning as the fans applaud. Andrew hops down off the turnbuckle, slinging the belt back over his shoulder, and grabs a microphone from ringside. He raises it to speak, but stops as the Hydro crowd begins chanting for him, to the tune of Tears for Fears’ “Break It Down Again”.}
Crowd: HE’S OUR BRAND-NEW CHAMP! AN-DREW JA-COB-SEN! WOO-OO-OOH! WOO-OO-OOH! HE’S THE BRAND-NEW CHAMP-ION! ANDREW JA-COB-SEN! WOO-OO-OOH! WOO-OO-OOH!
{Andrew lowers his head, cupping his mouth as he laughs at the crowd’s antics. He looks up again after a moment, smiling ear to ear, and raises the microphone again.}
Andrew Jacobsen: Well, I knew Glasgow was gonna catch me off guard, but I didn’t expect that. Thank you, guys. Thank you all so much.
{The crowd cheers again, transitioning to a more standard “YOU DE-SERVE IT!” chant. Andrew waves them off a little, still smiling, and looks over to the belt on his shoulder.}
Andrew Jacobsen: There was a time where not even in my wildest dreams would I have guessed that I was going to be standing here in front of you all, able to call myself the Imperial Champion. And yet, here I am. Here WE are. I’m here because of you. Because you took me back in, because you helped me work to be the man I needed to be. And at Night of the Immortals, we reached the top of the mountain. Together. I couldn’t have done it without you, and I love you all.
{The crowd cheers again, and Andrew opens his mouth to speak again, only to be cut off as the lights in the arena dim with the opening chords and then start to flash red, blue and white in rotation as the guitar riff kicks in, joined by the drums. Then the lyrics to "Brotherhood of Man" by Motorhead begin and the circular steel platform that The Ace is stood upon with his back towards us and the Union Jack Flag draped across his shoulders, begins to turn. The platform is decorated to look like a roulette wheel. Slowly it spins a full one-eighty degrees and we now see The Ace facing us as Kathy Conway is on a single bended knee on the right side of the stage. Cards begin to fall from the rafters. Kathy offers him her hand and The Ace waits a moment before stepping off the platform and grasping the hand of his wife, who is carrying his signature steel rake in her other hand.}
Terri Morasco: What is the Ace doing out here?
Vasco Dias: We’re in the United Kingdom! As far as I’m concerned, he has the right to be out here any time he pleases. Who are you to question him?
{The Ace strides down the ramp, Kathy a few steps behind him, idly twirling a microphone in his hand. Andrew walks over to the ropes, leaning over them as the Conways walk towards the ring. Ace claps slowly, nodding Ace raises the microphone, cocking an eyebrow at Andrew’s expression as he speaks.}
The Ace: Congratulations Andrew. It’s nice to see that the work I started two years ago has finally paid off. Now you are the Imperial Champion, but not because of any of the people here, no no, no. We are in Glasgow. These are MY people. And as MY people, they know that you are standing at the top of the mountain because of me. I set you back on the path to their hearts when I whooped your ass inside a steel cage and sacrificed MY Man of Steel Championship two years ago.
{The crowd pops for the comment, and even Andrew nods, putting his hands up in a gesture of acquiescence. He takes a few steps back, cracking his neck and carefully watching Ace.}
Andrew Jacobsen: Nice to see you too, Jake. Just out here to rain on the parade?
Terri Morasco: Even Andrew Jacobsen’s questioning Ace’s motives here.
Vasco Dias: One of the finest professional wrestlers in the world today wants to congratulate an old coworker, and you have to be reading conspiracy theories into it? Shame on you, Terri. Shame!
The Ace: And it is that sacrifice that brings me out here tonight. You owe me, Andrew. I’m not here to rain on your parade, merely to collect what I’m owed.
{Ace walks up the rings steps, stepping into the ring as Andrew back up to give him space. Andrew quirks an eyebrow, gesturing to the back.}
Andrew Jacobsen: If you're looking for the Man of Steel Championship, Devlin Raine's in the back. I think I saw him by catering.
{Ace brushes off the comment, chuckling lightly to himself.}
The Ace: You see, when I earned my contract for the Imperial Championship at Legacy last year, I decided that I wouldn't spoil anybody's big Night of the Immortals moment like Roberto spoiled mine. No, instead I would wait. I would let the cards fall where they may...and tonight they have landed here. After Night of the Immortals, after you've had the moment I was denied a year ago...
{The crowd has figured it out, and they roar with anticipation at what the Ace is alluding to.}
The Ace: You're here because of the moment I gave you, now it's time for you to give me mine - as a man of honour and decency, and because it's the right thing to do...
{Andrew nods, fixing his eyes on Ace.}
Andrew Jacobsen: You're cashing that shot in on me? Okay. Okay. You want it? You got it. Name your time and place. You want to go now? We can go now, right here in Glasgow.
{The Ace shakes his head, putting a hand up to forestall Andrew.}
The Ace: You've reemerged as the hero Andrew, now it's time to do what all heroes do. Sacrifice themselves for the greater good...at Bloody Assizes...
Andrew Jacobsen: Bloody Assizes? You asked for it, Jake...and you've certainly earned it. Just don't be so sure that the hero always has to die here. That's a gamble that not even you can afford to take.
The Ace: Oh Andrew, you should know my mantra by now sunshine. Don't bet on dying a hero...
Andrew Jacobsen: I know you all too well, but I think you haven't been watching as closely as you say. Be ready. I will be.
{Ace says nothing further and simply flashes a confident smirk as his music plays again.}
Terri Morasco: We come back to pay-per-view in three weeks at Bloody Assizes, and I think we’ve just seen the main event set! Andrew Jacobsen has agreed to put his title on the line against the Ace, and personally speaking, I think we’re in for one hell of a show.
Vasco Dias: Andrew’s just written a check with his mouth his ass might not be able to cash. He’s running the odds here, and it’s not wise to bet against the Ace.
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IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2017: Eternity
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{We cut abruptly to black and a deathly hush falls over the arena as the crowd's collective attention is drawn towards the Imperitron which begins to showcase the following video package.
Purple plumes of smoke start to slowly rise, bleeding colour into the darkness as a ring bell faintly tolls in the distance. Slowly single words are revealed upon each strike of the bell, forming from the smoke in the following order:
ENIGMATIC
ENGAGING
EXTRAORDINARY
EVERLASTING
A shadowy female figure silhouetted against a backdrop of smoke.
MYTHICAL
LEGENDARY
REVOLUTIONARY
Now the bell tolls louder as the final word reveals itself.
IMMORTAL
Now sound bytes from commentary of various matches past are heard.
Trent Helms: Did it just get cold in here?
Vasco Dias: I’ve heard this girl likes to lock you in a world of hurt until you pass out...
Terri Morasco: An eerie entrance by the woman who calls herself “Sister Sorrow...
A clip of Eternity battling Alexis Caffrey early in her IWF career is shown.
{She turns around as Caffrey lunges forward with her foot and sends it flying for a big finish……but Eternity manages to duck under it, stopping just beneath Alexis and in one quick move Eternity manages to stand up and somehow grab Alexis before hitting The Death Knell! }
{ The referee goes to raises Eternity’s hand but recoils as she finds her kneeling in the centre of the ring laughing to herself, completely lost in her own world...}
Her laughter continues to echo for several moments before the package transitions to a video montage listing Eternity's greatest accomplishments, each accompanied by related clips, set to "My Heart Is Broken" by Evanescence.
2014 IRON MAIDEN
{ Both women lay almost motionless for a moment as Eternity is finally the first to stir, dragging herself slowly over to the body of Alexis where she drapes an arm over her fallen foe. The referee drops to the mat and begins to make the count, 1…..2…..3! Eternity wins and becomes the first IWF Iron Maiden!}
2015 HEIRESS TO THE THRONE
{Eternity picks up Richards and whips her into the ropes and attempts a clothesline, but Richards ducks under it. Richards comes back on the rebound and hits Eternity with a huge running yakuza kick that turns Eternity inside out. Richards stalks around Eternity and when Eternity gets up, Richards kicks her in the gut and stuffs her for the Package piledriver. Richards lifts Eternity up, but Eternity flips over Richards in the process. Eternity lands on her feet and picks her up, hitting her with a pumphandle gutbuster. Eternity picks up Richards from the mat and stuffs her for the Last Rites. Richards reverses out of it and drops Eternity with a superkick. Richards grabs Eternity’s ankle, but Eternity shoves her away with her boot. Eternity pops up and ducks under Richard’s second superkick attempt. Eternity hooks Richards and hits her with the Death Knell. Eternity covers Richards immediately.}
ONE
TWO
THREE!}
2016 EXTINCTION EVENT WINNER
{Crystal and Eternity, both slowly getting to their feet, Eternity up first. She grabs hold of Crystal and hooks both arms, looking for the “Last Rites” (Pedigree). Crystal breaks the grip though and elevates Eternity up and over. Crystal falls to her knees, but as her and Eternity get up, Crystal turns and CONNECTS with a “Flashing Lights” (Chick Kick)!
Eternity falls, and Crystal lands on top of her…
1!
2!!
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Crystal rolls off the cover and smacks the mat in disgust.}
Vasco Dias: She maybe a creep, but it takes a lot to put down Eternity!
Terri Morasco: That it does, but Crystal looks like she has something in mind!
{Crystal climbs to the top rope, looking down at Eternity. She leaps off the top rope, twisting through the air...looking to hit her patented “Lights! Camera! Action!” 630 Corkscrew Senton!
CRASHES AND BURNS!
ETERNITY ROLLED OUT OF THE WAY!}
Vasco Dias: There’s a reason it’s called high risk!
Terri Morasco: Look out!
{Eternity is to her feet and grabs hold of Crystal, hitting her with a DEATH KNELL (Omega Driver)!! Eternity hooks the leg and pins…
1!
2!!
3!!!}
Terri Morasco: Oh My God…
Vasco Dias: Eternity just won the Shieldmaiden!
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, Crystal has been eliminated, and your NEEEEEW IWF SHIELDMAIDEN...EEEETERNITY!!!
THREE TIME IWF DIAMONDS CHAMPION
{Ana manages a handful of Eternity's hair, but Eternity pulls her shoulder down and flips, actually pulling Ana from the ladder, she flips Ana over her head and sends her crashing several feet down onto the steel stage which buckles from the impact with her spine! The crowd begin to chant and noise levels rise up dramatically.
Ana lies motionless, on her back, eyes closed in the middle of the stage. Eternity begins to descend the ladder, reaching the last few runs she jumps down and with a smile, skips over to Ana, she then stands, one foot on either of Ana's shoulders as the official drops down for the pin
1....
2....
3...}
Vasco Diaz: Eternity has done it!! Eternity is the new Diamond's Champion!!
Terri Monasco: This is a dream recognized for Eternity..
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{Alexis stalks Eternity as she’s slow to her feet. She then blows her a kiss and charges forward but Eternity springs to life and catches her, lifting her into the Omega Driver she likes to call the Death Knell, but Alexis manages to counter, twisting her way around the challenger in the center of the ring, locking in the ENTANGLEMENT (Black Widow)!!!}
Terri Morasco: What a counter!
Vasco Dias: Eternity has nowhere to go!
{Eternity struggles and even powers out of the hold, throwing Alexis around for a possible “Death Knell” AND HITS IT! Eternity goes for the cover…
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings!}
Vasco Dias: WHAT!?
Terri Morasco: Eternity has done it! She’s a two time Diamonds Champion!
Alison Valance: Here is your winner…and NEEEEW IWF Diamonds Champion…EEEEEETERNITYYYYYY!
{Eternity is handed the belt as the lights die down to a sombre blue hue. She kneels over the fallen Alexis as the former Champion lies motionless in the middle of the ring. Eternity leans down and kisses Alexis on her forehead.}
{Eliza is three quarters of the way up the other side when Eternity stomps over and grabs hold of her, climbing herself as well. The two fight and soon Eliza is able to knock Eternity down from the ropes and takes another step, but Alexis makes her way over and just hangs on Eliza’s waist, who is clutching to the cage with all of her might. Eternity is to again and starts climbing right by Alexis who can’t let go of Eliza or she’d fall to her demise. Eternity passes Eliza who really can’t let go due to Alexis’ added weight. Both manage to somehow shift position and head up the cage but Eternity is already standing on top of it. Eliza and Alexis reach to the point where they are grabbing the top of the cage when they both look up at Eternity who blows them a kiss.
Their eyes go wide as she grabs hold of the cable supporting the cage and sacrifices her own body with a modified baseball slide type maneuver, who feet hitting both girls in the face, causing them to fall limp, letting go of the cage, each crashing through the table that was setup in the center of the ring!!
A “Holy Shit” chant erupts from the crowd as Eternity holds herself on top of the cage by the cable, clutching at her tailbone. She swings her legs over and climbs down before dropping to the floor as the bell ring.}
Terri Morasco: WE HAVE A NEW CHAMPION!!!
Vasco Dias: I CAN’T BELIEVE IT! WE HAVE TO DEAL WITH THIS NUT JOB AGAIN!?
Alison Valance: Here is your winner…and NEEEEEW IWF DIAMONDS CHAMPION…EEEEETERNITY!!!
{The referee hands her the title as that eerie setting sets upon the women in the cage and the arena as a whole. She walks up the ramp with the title held high and blows a kiss to all who are in the ring. As she gets to the top of the ramp, her music playing in the background, she drops to her knees and rocks back and forth, clutching the Diamonds Title as her own, laughing...}
ALL TIME LONGEST REIGNING IWF DIAMONDS CHAMPION
{Eternity finds her feet first, dragging a bloody and bruised Fiona to her feet and screams a single word into her face, "ABANDONED!" before scooping Fiona up and plants her head first into the canvas with THE DEATH KNELL!
...1...2...3...
Fiona is knocked out, and lays limp and lifeless on the canvas as Eternity kneels beside her.}
{Paige slaps the mat in frustration before grabbing hold of Eternity again and trying to pull her into the “All About Me” again, but this time, perhaps the emotion gets to Paige, and Eternity slides behind her like earlier, only this time she nails the DEATH KNELL!!!
Paige lands on her head and slides off to the side where Eternity hooks the leg and pins her in the middle of the ring…
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings and the lights dim as Eternity tries to coddle Paige, but Sara slides into the ring causing Eternity to roll out of harm’s way, backing up the ramp with her Diamonds Title...}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner...THE DIAMONDS CHAMPION...ETERNITYYYY!!!
{Groans and cheers go throughout the crowd, some wanting to see a new champion, others not, and some just wanting to see this match go on. Sarah gets to her feet and waits for Eternity again...again she charges, looking for the “Trigger Warning” in the center of the ring, but Eternity lunges out of the way and SJW comes down hard on her foot, sending a charge throughout her body. Eternity gets to her feet grabs hold of SJW who was grasping at her ankle area, and hits her with the Death Knell!!! (Omega Driver)
Eternity covers SJW…
1!
2!!
3!!!
The bell rings…}
Alison Valance: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner...AND STILL...IWF...DIAMONDS CHAMPION...ETERNITY!!!!
{The lights in the arena turn down. Eternity is handed her title, and she holds it high overhead before kissing the tips of her fingers and placing them on the forehead of her downed opponent. Eternity heads up the ramp with her title before turning a final time...laughing maniacally...}
ALL TIME LONGEST REIGNING IWF SHIELDMAIDEN
{ONE!
TWO!
THRE—KICKOUT! Helena jumps back slightly, eyes wide in a horrified daze. She looks to Eternity’s crumpled form in horror, and as she watches her form, Eternity sits bolt upright! Helena breathes heavily, staring at Eternity, whose eyes are locked ahead. Slowly, inexorably, Eternity’s gaze turns to meet Helena’s, lips splitting in a vicious smile.}
Terri Morasco: Oh…my…god…
Vasco Dias: She’s not human. She’s just not human.
{Helena grabs Eternity as she staggers forward, dragging her towards the table, and hooks her up for the DARK MOTHER’S BLESSING! Helena holds the moment for a long second, grinning at the crowd, and leans in to kiss her bloody forehead. As she spins out, though, Eternity catches herself, yanking Helena in and going for the DYING WISH!}
Terri Morasco: Eternity’s looking for the Dying Wish! If she locks this in on that bad arm, it’s going to be all over!
Vasco Dias: We’re going to cap the first Diamonds’ Den with another broken arm!
{Helena writhes, trying to keep Eternity from completing the hold. Her eyes are wide and wild, animalistic and furious, and between her struggles and the armguards she manages to swing a wild elbow to the crook of Eternity’s arm, loosening her grip enough for her to break free. Helena tries to pull away, but Eternity yanks her back in by her good arm and twists her into a pumphandle before delivering the Y-INCISION! Not letting go, Eternity brings her up again, snapping Helena up to deliver the DEATH KNELL THROUGH THE TABLE! Helena collapses in a twitching wreck, and Eternity drops into the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! Eternity doesn’t stir in the wreckage as “No Color” plays, the crowd rising to its feet and applauding the display they’ve just witnessed!}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner, and still IWF Shieldmaiden, ETERNITY!
Terri Morasco: That was an absolute WAR. These women went in with the expectations of the world on their shoulders, and I think it’s safe to say they just blew them away.
Vasco Dias: This is going to go down in history, for all the right and all the wrong reasons. End of it all, though, Eternity’s become who she is for a reason, and she gets to walk away from the Dragon’s Den with her prize intact.
{The door is unlocked, and Eternity manages to get to her feet, taking the Shieldmaiden belt as the ref passes it to her.}
MOST SUCCESSFUL DEFENDING CHAMPION IN IWF HISTORY
{Gabriela rolls back onto her knees, gazing vacantly up at the lights. She shakes her head again, clutching her neck, and forces herself to her feet, letting out a scream as Eternity tries to stand, and charges her, looking for another Onatopp Driver! Eternity smoothly dips her shoulder as she stands, launching Gabriela into the ETERNAL REST! Gabriela’s head whiplashes back, but she somehow stays on her feet, woozily beckoning to Eternity while screaming “IS THAT ALL YOU GOT?! ¿¡ESTA ES TODO, PUTA?!” at her. Eternity watches her silently for a few seconds as Gabriela staggers, rubber-legged, barely keeping her footing.}
Terri Morasco: Gabriela Luna’s still standing, but she is OUT. There’s no way she can keep fighting.
Vasco Dias: Too tough to drop, too dumb to die. We’re seeing an execution here.
{Eternity shakes her head sadly, reaching out and patting her cheek before lashing out with a boot to Gabriela’s gut, doubling her over. She hauls her in, underhooking her arms and planting her straight into the mat with the LAST RITES! Eternity rolls Gabriela over onto her back, crossing her arms on her chest!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE! The bell rings, and “No Color” plays as the lights drop.}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner, and still IWF Shieldmaiden, Eternity!
Terri Morasco: Eternity is still IWF Shieldmaiden...
{Fiona gets a running start on the kick, but at the last moment Eternity pulls her feet out from the ropes and jumps, almost springboarding off and leaving Fiona to smash her foot fruitlessly into the back of the chair! She hobbles out of the corner, clutching at her foot, and Eternity delivers a vicious kick to the side of her good knee! Fiona drops to her knees, howling out in pain, and Eternity spins the chair around, stalking Fiona as she slowly staggers back to a vertical base. When she does, she’s immediately hooked from behind and spun around into the DEATH KNELL through the seat of the unfolded chair! Eternity falls to a knee, but Fiona’s not even stirring in the wreckage of the chair. Eternity mimes removing a hat as the referee counts Fiona down!}
Alison Valance: Here is your winner, and still the IWF Shieldmaiden, Eternity!
A series of pre recorded segments capturing the thoughts of her peers as they reflect on Eternity's career so far now follows.
Alexis Caffrey: She's the perfect combination of mind games and physical ability. She gets in your head and she twists your brain cells in different directions and by the time you get to the match...you're completely off your game and it just makes you want to punch her in the face. In the end...this hall of fame induction, well deserved.
Jessica Reed: Me and Eternity came into this company together and I knew from day one that she would succeed, from watching her in training, to seeing her debut on screen it was obvious she would succeed. I've enjoyed plenty of moments in the ring with her, she's always been one of the people I've most enjoyed working with, with her you know you can truly explore so many different dimensions that make every feud she is in so unique. She deserves her place in the Hall of Fame, I'm proud to share a spot with both her and Alexis Caffrey, demonstrating that IWF truly invested in female talent and let us prove our worth.
Spike Kane: There's a valid reason why Eternity is joining such an elite club. She's done what no other superstar, not just Diamond, has ever done in IWF. She's defended her Shieldmaiden championship more than anyone in IWF's history, and that alone needs to be commended. If anyone could be the head of the Diamonds Division, it is Eternity.
Bob Pooler: There isn't a shadow of doubt from anyone that Eternity has made her name synonymous with winning, with being a champion. She's a woman who showed up each and every week without fail and never gave less than one hundred percent. There are few in Imperial as a whole have had, or will ever have, the kind of impact that she's shown. Hands down, there's nobody on this roster who deserves this honor more than she.
Cable Arcane: A lot of people probably wouldn't know this by looking at her or listening to her but Eternity is one of the hardest working individuals in the whole company. From perfecting her promo style to honing her skills in the ring, there have been times she beat me to the performance center and was there hours after I left. If there is one person who deserves to go into the Hall of Fame this year it is Eternity.
Rob Diamond: Man, who would of thought the female member of the Insane Clown Posse would ever make it into the hall of fame, am I right? But here we are and damn did Eternity prove a lot of people wrong. I remember when she first came up from the performance center people mocked her, said she would never get over, I mean legitimate Mean Girls bullshit. But four years later who is still in IWF working harder than anyone else, winning championship and still leading that division? Eternity.
Shea O'Hara: She breaks the mould, literally. She's not your cookie cutter barbie girl type. She walks her own path, and she blazes that trail like nobody else could. In her own way, Eternity is a role model. A workhorse, a tour de force, an outright machine. She pulled me up to a higher level, and I'll never forget it. Eternity, is the kind of woman any female wrestler should look up to.
Warren Kane: I've worked with her for the better part of a year, and it has been the best, most fun, most interesting time in my career. She's happy to take your ideas, and run with them, and she'll throw ten more right back at you. Learning from her has helped make me the man I am today, and I'll always appreciate that. Eternity has etched her name in the record books, just like her namesake - for Eternity.
Pandora Freeman: A woman who became a name, that's not easy to do in any business. least of all ours, a mystery wrapped in a question wrapped in an enigma, she gives you all the answers and changes the questions only, she works harder than most....I remember when I first came through the IWF doors, I was doing ring set up, and there she was, helping along with the rookies , she didn't say a word she just helped set up the ring, but she stays humble, that's hard to do. Admire her? Sure I mean she's laid out a path to follow anyone who walks close to it will have her name follow, and she isn't done yet this shit's just the start. Trust me From Here To Eternity... *winks*
Maxine Valentine: I remember she came through Missouri when I was just getting started, she shook everyone's hand, said hello, you wouldn't think much of her to start with but when the lights are on, and the crowd is baying, it's like she's from another world, her knowledge, her dedication to the craft and her eye for a great story? Combined with a work rate that just does not quit, it's a whole package you could ask for and she hasn't showed any signs of slowing down. *chuckles* Would I say she inspired me? I think you could ask that to half the girls in the Diamonds Division and they'd say yes."
Roberto Verona: When we scouted Eternity, we were confident that we had somebody who understood pro wrestling, who knew how to project an image, who lived and breathed everything you saw on camera. None of us could have predicted she would ever reach these heights, which is a testament to her longevity, commitment to her craft and endeavour to truly stand out from the crowd. She was part of our elite group of women who made women's wrestling matter when we started and she is justifiably joining her former class mate Jessica Reed in the hall of fame with a glittering cabinet of accomplishments that I am sure she will only add to...
{We fade from Roberto's final words to quick flashes of Eternity raising Championships and receiving various Annual IWF Awards, before she vanishes in purple smoke, and the tolling ring bell returns, punctuating the latest and greatest of her achievements to date as the smoke reveals the following words on which the video package slowly fades away...}
IWF HALL OF FAME 2017 INDUCTEE
ETERNITY
{The crowd are cheering and begin an E-TER-NITY chant as we transition back to the arena. The lights in the arena start to twinkle with a hot white hue to signal the exotic tones of 'Sisters of the Light'' by Xandria. Emma Danielson appears on the stage with her hands on her hips. She soaks in the crowd reaction, as she is joined on stage by Kathy Conway.}
Vasco Dias: The time is upon us, as tonight we welcome one of the most successful female competitors in this business today to the IWF Hall Of Fame...
Terri Morasco: There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Eternity is the most successful competitor we've had in the Imperial Wrestling Federation. A multiple time Diamonds Champion, a former Shieldmaiden, Iron Maiden, Heiress to the Throne and Extinction Event winner, she's truly done it all over the last four years...
{The two women walk to the podium together, Emma Danielson takes the opportunity to speak first.}
Emma Danielson: When they asked me to make a speech inducting Eternity into the IWF Hall of Fame, I wondered just what in God's name they were thinking. Me. Induct Eternity. I mean, the woman's beyond understanding. But...at the end of the day, I think that's the point. Nobody really gets Eternity one hundred percent, but we all get a little bit of her. That's part of why she's stuck around so long. She is eternal. Sorry, Falcon.
{Emma affords herself a brief grin before continuing.}
Emma Danielson: Eternity has a little something for everyone. She can brawl, she can grapple, she's one of the most hardcore competitors IWF has ever seen...there's a reason she was one of the first two Diamonds to step into the Dragon's Den. She's left a trail of broken bones and blooded enemies in her wake that would make Spike Kane jealous, and she's done it all without making a goddamn bit of sense...well, while you're sober.
{Emma pauses as the crowd chuckles at the joke, looking happy with herself for making it.}
Emma Danielson: And with her ability to inflict violence has come a haul of gold that puts the truth to the nickname the Diamond Dragon. Three-time Diamonds Champion, Shieldmaiden, Iron Maiden, Heiress to the Throne, victorious in the Extinction Event...she's won it all and done it all. Literally. We can't come up with other things for her to do. We'd have to bring back the Ruby Championship, and nobody's quite sure where in the hell it went. So tonight, we give her the one thing you get for the girl who has everything. Tonight, she achieves immortality in a way that, I'd argue, nobody else in IWF has. Tonight, we welcome Eternity to the Imperial Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame...
{Emma takes a step back, and now it is Kathy's turn to speak.}
Kathy Conway: Over the last four years, Eternity has proven herself to be one of an extraordinarily rare breed of athlete. Not only has she been unrivalled in her absolute commitment and dedication to this business, but she has proven to be in a true class of her own, being the first ever competitor to earn every single Special Honour in this business, including the Imperial Diamond, Gemini Award and the Imperial Crest as well as the Endurance Award twice and the Limitless Award. This distinction means that with her induction into the IWF Hall Of Fame tonight, she not only earns her place among the legends of this business but also the highest possible distinction we can bestow upon her - the Immortality Award.
{Kathy pauses.}
Kathy Conway: This distinction is the first of its kind to be given here in the Imperial Wrestling Federation and recognises all of Eternity's outstanding achievements during the course of her career. From being the only competitor to be crowned as an Iron Maiden, a Heiress to the Throne and an Extinction Event winner to her extraordinary record breaking reigns as both an IWF Diamonds Champion and an IWF Shieldmaiden. On top of that she is also a three time Mistress of the Microphone and a two time Diamond of the Year. With such an impressive professional resume already, you'd be forgiven for having no idea where she goes from here - but then that's always been part of the fun with Eternity hasn't it?
{Kathy chuckles.}
Kathy Conway: Nobody ever truly knows what she'll do next, I certainly never did. Even after sharing the ring with her on more than a few occasions, I can say she surprised me each and every time. She has a rare and special talent, not only as a competitor in that ring, but also for disappearing so completely behind that make up. I don't think any of us have ever seen the real Eternity - she really is - pardon the pun - utterly committed, and tonight we celebrate the dividends that that kind of absolute commitment results in. Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your hands together as we welcome the woman who has undoubtedly become the measuring stick for the Diamonds Division, the incomparable Eternity to the Imperial Wrestling Federation Hall Of Fame...
{Kathy takes a step back, and both her and Emma applaud. A few moments pass before the lights start to flicker. Eventually they settle to a cold blue hue, as her inductors have disappeared. In their place a white spotlight waits before the podium. The waiting crowd start to hum with Ciara as "Paint It Black" starts to play.
Purple smoke starts to fill the entrance way, and after several moments, a female silhouette is cast against the billowing smoke. The crowd erupt in to cheers and start to clap along in time with her theme, in between the song lyrics.
Slowly Eternity emerges from the smoke, a black veil hanging from her hat, concealing her face, but as the camera zooms in as she approaches the podium, the audience at home catch a brief hint of tears glazing over her natural brown eyes.
As she lifts the veil from her face, an even rarer sight is revealed. She is seen without her signature white face paint, replaced instead with subtle purple eye shadow.
She then removes her hat slowly, placing it on the podium and shaking her natural blonde hair, only subtly streaked with scarlet free.
Her theme fades slowly away as she opens her mouth to speak, and the crowd immediately fall into silence out of respect.
But the words, the speech they anticipate, never comes.
Instead, they watch as Eternity looks up towards Heaven and mouths three simple words to the Angels she knew were watching over her tonight.
"I love you."
Eternity then says the only two words that matter into the microphone.}
Eternity: Thank you.
{The lights go out, and when they return moments later, she is gone and all that remains on the podium is a small open velvet box. The camera zooms in and we see it is now empty - the IWF Hall Of Fame Ring it once contained - claimed.}
Well howdy there pardner.