Post by Drakz on Jul 7, 2015 16:19:48 GMT -5
Pyro erupts from the WFWF stage and the camera pans the sold out US Bank Arena!
Cameron Stone: Ladies and gentlemen welcome to Chokehold!
Alecia Matthews: Fans, as we're getting set to begin in ring action tonight at Choke Hold, this is as good of an opportunity as any to let you know that following tonight's broadcast we will be heading to the Land of the Rising Sun for....
Suddenly, "Cocaine" by Nightcore resonates throughout the arena as a darkness descends upon the arena. Strobe lights of all colors flash seizure style at the top of the ramp, revealing a black figure; dry ice consuming him. This man reaches to his side and pulls out a patent sword, swinging the hilt around, causing the blade to reflect off of the strobe lights creating one mighty fine light effects show. When the lights kick back on, the sword is pointed down towards the ring, sheathed, and he begins to walk.
Cameron Stone: What the hell does he want?
Alecia Matthews: Maybe he's going to clear up a couple things. If you missed New Dawn, Sam did score a victory over Jon Gotch using International Champion Joe Bishop's signature submission hold. And with Bishop set to defend the title in Japan against Josh Dean, I have to think he's looking to put his name in the running for a potential title shot.
Cameron Stone: Well there's no better way to draw the ire of any wrestler than use their own submission move, but that's going to make Sam a marked man.
Sam saunters down the ramp, making a direct path toward the announce table. He sits his sword down on the desk and grabs a headset.
Alecia Matthews: Well it looks like Samael Ahriman is going to join us on commentary. Welcome back to the desk.
Samael Ahriman: You should be thanking me for coming to carry you guys.
Cameron Stone: We manage just fine without you.
Samael Ahriman: Right, you keep telling yourself that.
Alecia Matthews: Anyway guys, we're just about to kick off in ring action with Joey Raid, fresh off a tough debut at New Dawn against Josh Dean. He'll be taking on the returning Shapiro, who we haven't seen since his victory over Axel Thornstowe at End Game.
Samael Ahriman: Let's hope these guys can keep my attention.
Cameron Stone: Is this what we can expect from you all night, Sam?
Samael Ahriman: Learn to love it Cam. Let's send it up to Christa Adina to get us started!
Alecia Matthews: You stole my segue, a$$hole.
"Always" by Saliva blares through the PA system and the crowd is starting to stir up as Joey Raid pushes through the entrance curtain. The crowd is still not sure what to make of the newcomer as he looks out towards them.
Christa Adina: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is your opening contest of the evening! Introducing first, from Seattle, Washington, weighing in at 225 pounds. This is Joey Raid!
Joey raises his fists up into the air. As he walks down the ramp, he sees a fan's sign and rips it. This draws boos from the audience.
Alecia Matthews: At least the guy is consistent.
Samael Ahriman: He's not here to make friends, Alecia. So why should he pander to these sheep?
Joey rolls into the ring and hangs over the ropes. He bounces back and yells "Game Over" into the air.
20 seconds after My Time by Soil kicks in Shapiro emerges through the curtain with his trademark black shirt which reads "The Hope Dealer" in white letters. He stops on the stage bouncing from left to right switching feet to get loose.
Christa Adina: And his opponent, from Odessa, Texas, weighing in at 200 pounds. He is "The Hope Dealer" Shapiro!
Cameron Stone: You know, Shapiro is a guy our fans can get behind.
Samael Ahriman: Oh yeah, he's the guy that gives everyone hope. I think I'm going to puke.
As he starts down the ramp he gladly gives high fives to kids and all who will receive them. He slides under the bottom rope and as he walks across the ring he looks out at the crowd with amazement. Shapiro steps on the 2nd turnbuckle, looks out at the crowd as he raises both hands high into the air.
DING DING!
Joey and Shapiro circle each other and lock up, collar and elbow. Shapiro steps under and locks up an arm wringer. He goes to work on the arm with repeated downward elbows before slipping off into a side headlock. Joey looks to pry the arms of, but Shapiro stays latched on with a side headlock. Joey pushes him off into the ropes and Shapiro flattens him with a big shoulder block. Shapiro backs up to the ropes and hurdles Joey as he rolls for a drop down. Joey pops up and looks for a leap frog, only Shapiro puts on the breaks and connects with a big right hand that snaps Joey's head back. Shapiro goes to work, utilizing his bread and butter with those vicious hooks to the body. He backs Joey up into the ropes, but stops the flurry mid punch and lights Joey's chest up with an open hand chop through the guard! Shapiro whips Joey into the ropes and elevates him into the lights with a big back body drop! Joey rolls out of the ring.
Cameron Stone: I don't blame Joey Raid for taking a moment to think about it.
Samael Ahriman: This is WFWF kid, you've got to think on your feet!
Joey slides back in and calls for a test of strength with Shapiro. Shapiro cautiously locks up with Joey and it's a chest to chest stalemate. Joey lands a knee to the body and takes advantage by bending the wrist in an awkward position and then turning it into a an arm wringer. A step under and Joey brings Shapiro's arm down onto the shoulder before turning it into a top wristlock takedown. Shapiro with a bridge, trying to relieve the pressure as Joey tries to break his posture under his body weight. Shapiro gets his feet up and the two young guys see saw up to their feet. Shapiro uses the momentum to pop up and take Joey down with a big arm drag! Joey's back on his feet and Shapiro takes him down again with a deep armdrag before locking on to an armbar. Joey looks for seperation and gets it as he works to his knees. A right hand to the gut loosens Shapiro's grip and Joey follows it up with a big right hand to the head. Irish Whip reversed by Shapiro, sending Joey into the buckle. Shapiro looks to strike and wraps Joey up for a Flatliner, but Joey is able to elbow out before kicking Shapiro in the gut and PLANTING HIM WITH A DOUBLE ARM DDT! SH*T HE SPIKED HIM!
Alecia Matthews: High impact move early from Joey Raid, can he take advantage!
Samael Ahriman: He probably won't but we can hope.
Joey goes for the cover,
...1...
...2...
Kickout by Shapiro!
Joey gets to his feet and puts some angry boots to Shapiro before dropping a big elbow across the chest. Shapiro sits up and Joey connects with a big running dropkick to the mush that knocks Shapiro for a loop! Looking to put an even bigger flurry together, Joey climbs out to the apron. He slingshot into the ring and hits a big Hilo! Joey once again with the cover,
...1...
...2...
Kickout by Shapiro!
Joey in a full mount, raining punches down on Shapiro's head. The Hope Dealer covers up and manages to turn the tide into Joey's guard with an elevator sweep! Shapiro posturing up and attacking the body with ground and pound, but Joey manages to push him away. Back to his feet and Shapiro goes back to the vaunted body attack with big hooks before landing a stiff looking cross right through the defense that sends Joey stumbling backward to the corner. Shapiro with a head of steam charges the corner but Joey elevates him up and over. Shapiro lands on his feet, only to eat a jumping knee to the chin that sends him flying off the apron, hitting the back of his head on the retaining barricade!
Alecia Matthews: What a shot!
Samael Ahriman: Maybe that'll knock some sense into Shapiro and he won't be so damn vomit inducing.
Cameron Stone: Why are you even out here if all you're going to be is disparaging to these young guys?
Samael Ahriman: Well my teammates are in matches later tonight, and maybe I want to show my support. Plus, KKK is always looking for fresh talent with a certain X Factor to bring into the fold. It's not my fault these two haven't impressed me.
On the outside, admist Sam's rant, Joey uses the opening to drive Shapiro back first into the retaining wall. Shapiro slumps over and Joey keeps the momentum going with a big snap suplex out on the floor! Shapiro holds his back in pain as Joey rolls him into the ring. He climbs the apron and slingshot in, dropping the big leg across the neck!
Lateral press,
...1...
...2...
Kickout by Shapiro!
Alecia Matthews: Joey Raid is certainly relentless in his offensive attack! We've seen far more from him tonight than in his debut.
Samael Ahriman: Josh hit him with a cheap shot and Joey couldn't get out of the gate because of it.
Cameron Stone: Right, because that's what really happened.
Joey starts to look frustrated but goes back to work, utilizing a modified surfboard before switching to a reverse chinlock. Gritting his teeth, Shapiro tries to fight through the pain as Joey wrenches back on the neck. Shapiro uses a burst of strength to a knee, and he lands a couple hard elbows to the gut to break the hold. Shapiro with a right hand to the head before an Irish Whip to the ropes. Joey ducks Shapiro's clothesline and locks up a sleeper! IT'S DEEP! Shapiro struggles but it causes the hold to cut off the oxygen to his brain. Joey smiles widely as he forces Shapiro to stay standing, where he can utilize his leverage. The ref goes to check Shapiro's condition. He lifts the arm,
...1...
A lift of the arm, it falls.
...2...
Samael Ahriman: Who the hell gets choked out with a sleeper?
One more lift, AND SHAPIRO STAYS ALIVE! He's struggling as Joey tries to reposition the hold, and he breaks the hold with a sit out jawbreaker! Joey stumbles back to a knee as Shapiro gets back to his feet and levels him with a big clothesline. Joey pops up and is knocked down with a second one. Back up and a big swing and a miss from Joey, allowing Shapiro to wrap him up and send him overhead with a belly to belly suplex! Shapiro is feeling it as Joey backs up into the corner and Shapiro goes to work with heavy body shots. Joey with a rake of the eyes, and looks for a Superkick follow. Shapiro ducks the superkick and hits a huge swinging Samoan Drop! Cover,
...1...
...2...
KICKOUT BY JOEY!
Shapiro is back up, obviously labouring from the rookie's tenacity, and he motions for the Damage Plan. Joey has it scouted and spins Shapiro around. Joey goes to the ribs with a boot, and motions for the Game Over (Canadian Destroyer), but Shapiro has him scouted as well, tripping Joey and trying to lock up the Shapiro Stretch (Rings of Saturn), but Joey hits a beautiful sit out switch and returns to his feet. German suplex coming, and Shapiro stops it by dropping his weight and scoring with a big back elbow. Joey stumbles back as Shapiro perches himself on the second rope. He dives off, thinking Tornado DDT. Joey stops the momentum and both young guys are jockeying for position before Shapiro lands a sharp hook to the liver that folds Joey like a bag lunch. Shapiro hooks him for a suplex and hits the BIG DREAMS (Slingshot Sit out Gourdbuster)! Shapiro is up and coiled to strike as Joey pushes himself to his feet. DAMAGE PLAN (LOST IN THE WOODS)!
Alecia Matthews: Damage Plan! You can count to a hundred!
Shapiro hooks the legs for the cover,
...1...
...2...
...3!
DING DING!
Christa Adina: Here is your winner, "The Hope Dealer" Shapiro!
Samael Ahriman: Finally this match is over!
Cameron Stone: And it's going to be a long night on commentary with Sam deciding to be a d*ck on every segment, but it still doesn't take away from the gutsy victory by Shapiro in his return.
In the ring, Joey is proceeding to throw a tantrum, slapping the mat and screaming at the fans "Blood is not entertaining!"
Cutting to the backstage area, where the number one contender for the International Championship, Josh Dean has entered the arena to a ruckus ovation. He is all smiles as he greets many of the production crew members.
Cameron Stone: And it looks like "The Architect" is in the building. He may be all smiles right now, but that's sure to change in our main event tonight!
Samael Ahriman: Man, I'm sick of this guy acting like he's a big shot! He knows he got lucky at End Game because Turgain and I had an off night.
Alecia Matthews: Bitter much?
Samael Ahriman: Nope, just can't wait to see him caught with his pants around his ankles just like at Ascension!
Josh is approached by the resident backstage sleuth, Daniel Knight.
Daniel Knight: Josh, can I get a word.
Josh stops, turning to face the damn dapper interviewer.
Josh Dean: Looking sharp as usual Daniel. But yeah, I got a little bit of time, what's up?
Daniel Knight: Any comment on Daniel Kirkbride's poignant remarks at New Dawn.
Josh Dean: I've said my peace when it comes to Daniel Kirkbride, but if this is the way he wants to do business, well we have a perfect place to settle it tonight in the ring, don't we? We'll see if he's still running his mouth when I put my first through the back of his head tonight.
Daniel Knight: Can you update the status of your tag team partner, Dave Demento and the status of SOS as a whole?
Josh Dean: Listen, I'd like to say on behalf of the Saviors of Salvation that we're thankful for all the support we've recieved in the past few months. Needless to say we've needed every last bit of it. But as you can see, we're doing just fine despite Big Dave's absence and we'll continue to hold it down while he finishes this legal battle. As his agent I can't provide you with any specifics on the matter, but I can tell you that we're doing everything possible to get Dave Demento back in a WFWF ring soon.
Daniel Knight: Josh it's been a pleasure as always. Alecia, Cam, Sam, back to you!
Alecia Matthews: Ladies and gentlemen, we are onto our Tag-Team Eliminator match. Three teams, all who came short of victory, are battling it out one final time to determine who gets another shot at redemption.
Cameron Stone: And the three teams fighting here tonight are not just any teams. In one corner, we have a master and his apprentice. In another corner, we have a former tag-team champion looking for redemption and his new partner. And in the last corner, a man looking to finally achieve championship gold with a rookie competitor. Folks, this is gonna be one match you don’t wanna miss!
Samael Ahriman: Six of the nine active employees of the WFWF out here are absolute scrubs. And yes, I am counting you two as scrubs and me, Ante and Kyzer as the non scrubs.
The opening drumbeat of "This Will be the Day" by Casey Lee Williams hits. There's a lull until a heavier kick with the words "surprised when they find out that a warrior will soon run wild!" hits and gold pyro rains from the top of the set as Garrett walks through it wearing his golden tights. He loosens up as he makes the trek to the ring. By the time he hits the end of the ramp, the chorus has ended and in one fluid note, "Sound of Madness" by Shinedown kicks in and the lights flicker. The mixed reaction for Garrett turns into entirely negative once DJS, accompanied his valet Amy Taylor, hits the stage. He calmly and confidently walks to each side of the stage and spreads his arm to the crowd and the jeers intensify. He continues his self-assured walk down the ramp to the ring occasionally stopping for a quick second to gaze into the crowd. He hits the end of the ramp and makes eye contact with Garrett who responds with a fist bump.
Christa Adina: Ladies and gentlemen, this bout is set for one fall. Introducing the first team, weighing in at a combined weight of 465 pounds, accompanied by Amy Taylor, the team of Jayson Garrett and Diamond Jack Sabbath. Hollywood Unhinged 2.0!!!
Alecia Matthews: Following the loss of his former partner, Chase Landon, Jayson Garrett was left with nothing in order to earn back what he had in the first place. If it wasn’t for the new and upcoming DJS, Jayson would’ve been left in the shadows of his deceased friend.
Cameron Stone: Although DJS struck a newfound friendship with Garrett, they were still unable to clinch a spot in the semi-finals, losing to the team of World Heavyweight Champion, Drakz, and KKK member, Tugarin Zmey.
Samael Ahriman: F*ck Drakz.
DJS slides into the ring while Garrett steps through the second rope and they each hop onto a turnbuckle. DJS gives his spiked jacket to Amy while Garrett tosses his gold hoodie over by the announce table. The pair make their way into the ring and stand in a corner, discussing their tactics for the challenge ahead of them.
Alecia Matthews: And here comes the next set of competitors.
The opening beat of “Freezing Moon” hits the PA system as the team of Jon Gotch and Axel Thornstowe appear on the stage. Gotch holds up his hands and proceeds to slap them on his chest. Red smoke floods the stage as Axel Thornstowe, looking furious as always, walks down the ramp.
Christa Adina: Introducing the second team. Weighing in at a combined weight of 435 pounds, the team of Jon Gotch and Axel Thornstowe!!!
Alecia Matthews: Surprisingly, Axel Thornstowe hails from this great city of Cincinnati.
Cameron Stone: And you expected them to welcome him and Gotch with open arms?
Samael Ahriman: Yawn.
Gotch and Thornstowe enter the ring. Thornstowe rises to the turnbuckle and Gotch rises to the opposite one. Thornstowe taunts the crowd with the look of disgust on his face while Gotch slaps his chest and begs for attention.
Alecia Matthews: No Cam, of course not. If Lucas Crowe and Johnny Hess had not beat them at Ascension, they wouldn’t be here receiving the hate that they get.
Cameron Stone: Well, I think the crowd hates each team despite their hometown significance.
Samael Ahriman: F*ck the fans. Who cares what they think, all that matters is the ability to win, f*ck the rest.
The capacity crowd suddenly goes silent as they await the final team in this match. The same Thai women from New Dawn strut across the stage, forming a line of hot, crazy, Thai chicks. “Absent” loudly hits the arena as the team of Ante Whitner and Michael Kyzer walk out onto the stage.
Christa Adina: And introducing the final team. Weighing at a combined weight of 425 pounds, the team of Ante Whitner and Michael Kyzer!!!
Whitner and Kyzer slowly make their way down the ramp with the c*nts following them. Whitner, noticeably skinnier than his last appearance, shows his trademark grin as Kyzer slowly rises to the ropes. Kyzer makes out with one of his c*nts before he enters the ring. Whitner throws off his hoodie into the crowd and yells out “Are you with me or not?!”. Kyzer then unites with him in the corner of the ring.
Cameron Stone: Look at the man. He is the epitome of disgust.
Alecia Matthews: Who, Kyzer or Whitner?
Cameron Stone: Both. But, Kyzer definitely flaunts it off more than Whitner.
Samael Ahriman: Oh go choke on a moose dick,Canadian. Michael Kyzer is a HALL OF FAMER. The only noteworthy thing you have done in is win the International Championship and hold it for like…a month. Whitner is the longest reigning champion in history.You should be on your knees.
The three teams lock eyes with each other as they choose who starts off the match. Sabbath, Whitner, and Gotch all enter the ring.
Alecia Matthews: Is it me or does Whitner look, different?
Cameron Stone: He looks much skinnier. The bright blue eyes of his look like they're bulging out of his skull.
DING, DING, DING!!!
An eager Gotch swiftly runs over to Whitner to lay a few punches, but is met with a vicious clothesline. On the mat, Whitner unloads furious punches into Gotch’s face. Sabbath then runs over and hits the kneeling Whitner with a running dropkick, sending Whitner out of the ring.
Alecia Matthews: Whitner should remember that there are two competitors in the ring, not one.
Sabbath grabs Gotch by his long hair and drops him with a German suplex. Sabbath quickly initiates a pin, but Gotch pushes him off. Gotch then follows by clawing Sabbath’s eyes. The ref begins the count for Whitner to return to the ring.
Cameron Stone: Although Gotch may be the new guy around here, anyone can see the fury in his eyes when he fights others.
1…
2...
As Whitner stumbles to his feet, Gotch hits a suicide dive on him, knocking him down once again and restarting the count. An angred Michael Kyzer walks to the kneeling Jon Gotch.
1…
2…
3…
Kyzer grabs Gotch by the hair, cursing and spitting at him. Gotch retaliates by spitting back at him.
Alecia Matthews: Bad choice Gotch.
Samael Ahriman: RIP.
Kyzer furiously throws Gotch into the barricade. Rebounding off of the hit on the barricade, Gotch leaps towards Kyzer, who catches him, and hits him with a spinebuster. An angered Thornstowe arrives and clotheslines the back on Kyzer. The ref continues the count.
4…
Cameron Stone: It’s absolute chaos at ringside.
5…
6…
7…
Garrett arrives to pull Sabbath back in the ring. Kyzer then helps Whitner enter back into the ring. Kyzer notices Garrett and suddenly kicks him in the shin. Garrett kneels down in pain as Kyzer hits a short arm clothesline on his kneeling body.
Alecia Matthews: Michael Kyzer has mentioned that Ante Whitner is more of an apprentice than a tag-team partner. What do you think Cam?
Cameron Stone: I could see it. Whitner is an assh*le and Kyzer is an assh*le. I see Kyzer rubs off on him pretty well. You’re your thoughts?
Samael Ahriman: Pretty sure Lila Sleater or whoever is running this dank ass joint now would come after me for the money regarding the FCC violations if I answer your question.
Gotch awaits the stumbling Sabbath and hits a DDT. He then goes for the cover.
1…
Whitner dives on top to break it up. Whitner then drags Gotch to the ropes where he ties his arms up into the ropes. Whitner proceeds with ferocious chops to the chest. Whitner starts to laugh and taunt the crowd. The boos give him the motivation to unload a vicious European uppercut. Gotch becomes dazed from Whitner’s strikes. A nearby Sabbath tags in his partner, Jayson Garrett.
Alecia Matthews: Let’s see how Garrett handles Whitner.
The two have an intense stare-off before they initiate a collar and elbow tie up. Garrett gets the upper-hand and hits a belly-to-belly suplex to Whitner. Garrett heads towards the ropes to leap on the stumbling Whitner. An infuriated Kyzer pushes Garrett’s legs off of the top post, letting his crotch collide with the exposed steel below.
Cameron Stone: Damn, that’s gotta hurt.
Garrett visibly express his pain as the referee becomes distracted with Kyzer’s mischief. Whitner shockingly pulls out a pair of brass knuckles and clocks Garrett across the face with it.
Alecia Matthews: Aw, come on! We can’t have a match without these two pulling off some sort of illegal mischief.
Samael Ahriman: At least he hasn’t eaten my katana yet. That hurts worse. Wouldn’t you agree Cam?
Garrett slowly falls off of the turnbuckle as Whitner rolls him up for the pin. Before the pin is initiated, Gotch manages to escape the ropes and makes a run for his partner, Axel Thornstowe. Thornstowe enters the ring and awaits Whitner. Whitner discovers that Thornstowe is in the ring and charges at him. Quickly thinking, Thornstowe hits Whitner with a spear. Without hesitation, Thornstowe runs to pin the unconscious Garrett.
1…
2…
Kickout!
Cameron Stone: Somehow, Garrett was able to kick out of that one. Take that Whitner!
Thornstowe pulls the dazed Garrett up and drops him with a STO. As Thornstowe is about to pin again, Whitner comes from behind, pushing Thornstowe into the corner in which he and Kyzer are situated. Kyzer drops Thornstowe with a swinging neckbreaker as Whitner climbs to the top ropes. Whitner leaps and hits Thornstowe with a diving elbow drop.
Samael Ahriman: YEAH. LEGGO BOYS.
Alecia Matthews: Great teamwork by Kyzer and Whitner.
Garrett stumbles to the ropes to tag in Sabbath. As Kyzer moves towards their corner, Sabbath hits Kyzer with a step-up enziguri. The damaged Kyzer rolls out of harm’s way as Sabbath makes his way towards him. As Sabbath leans over to pick up the kneeling Kyzer, Kyzer punches Sabbath in the gut and hits a rising star suplex. He follows through with the pin.
1…
Kickout!
Cameron Stone: This match won’t end that early.
Kyzer notices the injured Thornstowe moving towards the ropes to tag in Jon Gotch, but quickly pulls him away. Kyzer then throws Thornstowe out of the ring and whips him into the steel stairs. Thornstowe’s neck and shoulder collide with the steel.
Alecia Matthews: Did you hear that? How hard do you think Kyzer whipped him into those stairs?
Samael Ahriman: At breakneck speed.
Cameron Stone: I think Kyzer may have broken Thornstowe’s neck and collar bone.
Samael Ahriman: See?
Thornstowe screams in pain as Kyzer returns to the ring. Sabbath runs at him, but Kyzer ducks. Rebounding off of the ropes, Kyzer goes for a grapple on Sabbath, but Sabbath ducks and hits him with a bicycle kick. Kyzer drops to the mat, but rolls over to tag in Whitner. Whitner rushes in and attempts to clothesline Sabbath, who quickly ducks under. As Sabbath is about to grab Whitner, Whitner headbutts Sabbath in the chest.
Alecia Matthews: Is Whitner taking inspiration from Zidane?
Cameron Stone: If he is, it certainly helped Whitner gain the edge in this conflict.
Sabbath, writhing in pain on the mat, attempts to tag in Garrett, but is dragged back into Whitner’s sleeperhold. Eager to reach the ropes, Whitner tightens the hold. At the other side of the ring, Kyzer is yelling for Sabbath to tap. Sabbath manages to gain enough energy to escape and drop Whitner with a samoan drop. In a desperate attempt to end the match, Sabbath tags in Garrett. Garrett picks up Whitner and throws him into the turnbuckle. After a couple of punches and kicks, Garrett backs away and hits Whitner with the Golden Boot.
Alecia Matthews: This could be it!
Whitner slowly falls to the mat. As Garrett is about to pin Whitner, Kyzer runs into the ring, but is met with a roundhouse kick from Sabbath. Garrett pins Whitner.
1…
2…
Kickout!
Cameron Stone: Whitner just barely got out of that one.
Medical staff attend Axel Thornstowe at ringside. The unconscious Thornstowe is placed on a gurnie and is carried out of the arena. Christa Adina comes out on the mic.
Christa Adina: Axel Thornstowe has been ruled out of this match due to injury. Jon Gotch will be representing his team from this point on.
Alecia Matthews: The poor rookie has no idea what he is in store for.
Samael Ahriman: HERE COME THE PAIN.
Jon Gotch enters the ring again, but remains in the corner.
Cameron Stone: He is left all alone, possibly, for a long time.
Samael Ahriman: Kill or be killed. And just like I did to him last week, Gotch is about to be killed.
Garrett tags in Sabbath in order to finish the match. Whitner stumbles on the rops and sees the approaching Sabbath. As Sabbath begins to attack Whitner, Whitner dodges his hits and kicks him away. Whitner then charges Sabbath with a clothesline. Sabbath quickly gets up, but is dropped by another clothesline. As Sabbath gets up for the second time, Whitner leaps and hits Sabbath with the Ghost.
Cameron Stone: Can Whitner earn his redemption right here?!
As Whitner is ready to pin Sabbath, Kyzer tags himself in. A confused and disappointed Whitner leaves the ring.
Alecia Matthews: What a d*ck. Kyzer can’t even let Whitner have his moment.
Samael Ahriman: I would like to think that Kyzer knows what he is doing here…being a Hall of Famer twice over and sh*t.
Kyzer goes for the pin, but is met by Garrett with a superkick. Kyzer falls to the mat as Whitner looks on with a smirk on his face. Garrett looks at Whitner outside of the ring and chuckles. Garrett then pulls up Kyzer for Sabbath to unload punches on his torso and face. Garrett then unbuckles the turnbuckle, despite the ref’s objections. The ref demands Garrett to exit the ring as soon as Sabbath smashes Kyzer’s face on the exposed turnbuckle.
Samael Ahriman: Sh*t.
Cameron Stone: That’s what the bastard deserves.
Reluctant to save his partner, Whitner still breaks the pin and throws Sabbath out of the ring. Jon Gotch, who has been cowering in the corner for a couple of minutes now, quickly goes for the pin on the downed Kyzer.
Alecia Matthews: This could be Gotch’s moment here!
1…
2…
Kickout!
Kyzer kicks out as Gotch rises to his feet and awaits Sabbath, the other legal man in this match. Garrett manages to drop Whitner with a clothesline in order to free Sabbath from his wrath. The ref begins to count.
1…
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3…
Sabbath rushes into the ring, being met by a bodyslam by Gotch. Gotch goes for the cover, but is thrown out of the ring by Kyzer. Kyzer then tags in Whitner in a change of mood.
Cameron Stone: Kyzer has some sympathy for Whitner after all, I guess.
Whitner climbs to the top rope and headbutts Sabbath’s upper torso. As Whitner is about to pin, Gotch pulls Whitner out of the ring. Dodging Gotch’s punches, Whitner slams Gotch into the ringpost, busting him open.
Alecia Matthews: Whitner has busted Gotch open. That isn’t good.
Sabbath quickly tags in Garrett as Whitner returns to the ring. Whitner sees Garrett enter the ring and drops him with a Lou Thesz press. Unloading the punches on Garrett’s face, Kyzer yells at Whitner to tag him in. Whitner gets back to his feet and the two have a heated conversation on who should end the match. Suddenly, Garrett rolls up Whitner for the pin.
1…
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3…
DING, DING, DING!!!
Samael Ahriman: I need a Jagerbomb.
Alecia Matthews: Oh my god! Out of nowhere, Hollywood Unhinged 2.0 have earned their shot at redemption!
Cameron Stone: Kyzer cost himself the match. The greedy bastard can’t get enough of the spotlight.
Samael Ahriman: You’re one to talk.Still here in WFWF trying to hang onto some kind of fake glory.
Garrett and Sabbath quickly stumble out of the ring and towards the ramp in order to avoid Kyzer’s wrath.
Christa Adina: Here are your winners, Hollywood Unhinged 2.0!!!
As Kyzer starts to punch the turnbuckle many time, he starts to chase Sabbath and Garrett, who raise their arms high one last time and run backstage. Kyzer, angry and violent, rushes to Whitner in the ring, who is in shock at what just occurred. Kyzer immediately slaps Whitner three times, yelling and cursing at him. Whitner gives Kyzer a look of disgust and curses back at him. Infuriated and poised not to hurt their relationship, Kyzer rushes out of the ring to the stumbling Jon Gotch. Kyzer viciously grabs Gotch by his hair.
Alecia Matthews: Oh god! What the hell is he doing?!
Kyzer brings Gotch by the steel steps. Kyzer grabs a mic.
Michael Kyzer: You see Jon, this where I ended the career of your little friend, Axel Thornstowe. And now, I will end yours.
Samael Ahriman: KKK MOTHERF*CKERS.
Kyzer brings out a steel chair and pins Gotch to the steel stairs. Backstage staff arrive to stop Kyzer from his wrath. Kyzer tosses the chair to Whitner as Kyzer fends off the staff. After hitting each staff member, Kyzer grabs the mic again.
Michael Kyzer: Go ahead d*ckhead, crack his f*ckin’ skull. You cost the match, now you waste his career.
Whitner refuses to hit Gotch as the two exchange heated words. After a few seconds, an unfamiliar grin grows on Whitner’s face, an almost devilish smile.
Cameron Stone: Don’t do it Ante!
Samael Ahriman: Close your eyes, peeps.This show’s about to turn into The Walking Dead.
Whitner slams the chair on Gotch’s head with violent force. He starts to laugh maniacally as he repeats the strikes to his skull. The cracks of his skull are so loud the people in the nosebleeds section hear it.
Alecia Matthews: Oh my god! I can hear his skull cracking from over here!
Michael Kyzer: Alright Ante, that’s good enough.
The bloody, unconscious, Jon Gotch lies on the steel steps and slowly leans over onto the floor. Whitner has the devilish smile on his face and looks at Michael Kyzer. In a sudden move, Whitner whacks Kyzer with the chair in the face. The crowd erupts.
Cameron Stone & Samael Ahriman in unison: WHAT?!
Whitner drops the chair and starts to laugh as he exits ringside. Medical staff then proceed to attend to Kyzer and Gotch.
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Following the previous match we'd slowly fade out to a black screen as the sound would die out. Now with pure black being seen the sound of a heartbeat would be heard. It'd start of very slow but with each passing second the beats would come quicker and quicker. This would carry on for around five seconds before we'd suddenly hear a voice over the heartbeats. "For years I had my heart in one place..." The heartbeats would carry on now getting slightly slower. That voice we previously just heard was that of a mans and it was rather deep. A slight southern accent was present in his voice but not too over bearing. A white flash on screen would appear before the white would fade into a poloroid picture. The picture would be that of a man bleeding in a wrestling ring as a Japanese man towered over him. On the bottom of the poloroid we'd see in a red marker, probably a sharpie, the words "Phoenix Nitro vs. Tatsui Yamato"
That picture on screen would slowly fade out before we'd once again hear the mans voice, that man who we could only assume was Phoenix Nitro as he'd carry on his sentence. "..Japan, and you know it's funny how life works. The idea of leaving Japan finally after years of earning your name, after years of honing your craft... only to be told that you'd be returning to Japan." Another pause would be heard as the screen would quickly jump to a white background. Phoenix Nitro would be standing in the middle of the screen with only his upper body visible. We'd see his Atlanta Hawks Track Jacket covering his body and now we'd also see the man staring right at us as he'd continue speaking. "It's different this time though..." A smirk would appear on his face before he'd nod slowly quickly go right back to speaking. "It's different because i'm not coming to Japan to make a name for myself! Oh no, you see I already have a name. So come Divine Wind..." Phoenix would raise his right hand up to point at the camera a few times before shaking his head. "Better yet, come Osaka, Japan... the WFWF will come to realize... just like everyone in Japan has for the past six years... they will know exactly who Phoenix Nitro is."
The camera feed would fade to black before white text would slowly fade in. That text would read in big letters "Phoenix Nitro, Coming Soon." These words would fade slowly before now the vignette would be over and we'd be faced with a few thoughts. It was clear Phoenix Nitro had spent the majority of his pro wrestling career in Japan and now his WFWF debut was going to be in his backyard essentially. Does Nitro want to make his debut in Japan though? Surely he left the place for america again so he could make a name for himself in the U.S., not so he could return to Japan. The stakes were different however now. It wasn't about making a name for himself anymore, come Divine Wind it was going to be all about making an impact for Phoenix Nitro.