Post by Talon Wilkinson on Apr 6, 2012 23:32:33 GMT -5
April 6, 2012
Code Red Wrestling inc and New Era present…
CRW Friday Night Face Off! On ESPN.
Live from the Under Armour Arena in Bronx, New York!
A brief video package begins to play showing the highlights from Vendetta as well as the promos that have followed the PPV to build up this week’s program. From Buddy Zent and his problems with management as well as losing his championship belt after a night of drinking; to Lucas Payne’s attention grabbing promo that still has CRW higher ups buzzing. After the video package concludes the screen goes black.
“ESPN: the World Wide Leader in Sports”
“…The following program is rated TV-MA LSV and may contain adult situations, strong language, Sexual Content, and Violence. Viewers Discretion is advised.”
…Presented in High Definition were available…
(Earlier in the evening)
A white stretch limo pulls up to the Under Armour Arena, the vehicle yields. The crowd stands awaiting the exit of the passengers… After a moment, the door opens and out steps the CRW Tag Team Champions, Justice Legal and Gravedigger.
Legal is dressed in a custom tailored suit, and is interacting with fans, signing autographs for the crowd. Gravedigger is dressed in his ring gear, and as usual is hesitant to interact with the crowd. But too many people are trying to get his attention so he signs some autographs and takes pictures with a few fans. After a few moments the two men enter the arena, and Legal wants to talk to the big man.
Legal stops walking, and looks to see Gravedigger walking ahead.
(Legal):Hey Digg!
(Gravedigger): What?
Legal looks up scaling the big man.
(Legal):I ..uh.. wanna talk to you about something.
(Gravedigger): Ok. What is it?
(Legal):Well, we haven't really been talking much lately and as Tag Team Champs I think we need to interact more.
Gravedigger doesn't seem to be interested in this conversation, but continues anyway.
(Gravedigger): Alright man. Let's talk. How do you want to go about this match tonight?
(Legal):Well, there are two of us and one of him, but we can't underestimate him.
Gravedigger looks at Legal confused. Legal puts his hand on the big man’s shoulder and continues.
(Legal): I guess what I’m trying to say is, don't go in thinking you can't be stopped like you did at Vendetta!
Gravedigger looks agitated as he takes a deep breath.
(Gravedigger): Ok Legal..... I appreciate the advice, but don't think you know what's going on in my head. I made a mistake at Vendetta and it cost me. I know that, and I made sure the world knew. But while I like the advice, that kind of felt like you were trying to tell me what to do...
Legal moves his head looking sideways at Gravedigger.
(Legal): Made a mistake huh? Kinda like bringing Colt Richards to CRW right?
(Gravedigger): Colt has nothing to do with tonight. You don't have to worry about him. He's here to train me, not to get involved in CRW.
Legal lets out a giggle.
(Legal): “The Company Crusher” Colt Richards is coming to CRW to train you? Ha, that's funny big guy! Better hope he doesn't win a belt...Because when he does, this company will crash just like the others did.
(Gravedigger): I've already talked to him about this. He might compete once in a while, but he's here to help me get better. Being a tag champion is nice, but Dredge has the belt I want… Colt did ask about you, though. Guess he remembers you.
(Legal): Remembers? Hell, that little chump better remember me! I was the 3 time World Heavyweight Champion when he came along! I'm a 12 time Champion big guy! Don't worry though Graves, when Colt Richards walks through that door, he's going to get the beating of a lifetime! GURAN-DAMN-TEED!
(Gravedigger): Easy Legal...... I get that you two don't like each other. But you may never come across one another. The only reason he may ever compete is because he is great at it. But he's not here for that. In fact, he probably won't even be coming to the arena. But enough about Colt for now. Let's get ready for Dredge, even though its embarrassing we're going 2 on 1.
(Legal): You know Digger, I used to have a good friend by the name of Oblivion, and you know what I liked about him?
(Gravedigger): What did you like about him?
(Legal):The fact that he listened to people, he took advice and he did what he was told. You on the other hand, you don't listen to anyone! You didn't listen to Lou , Dredge or Talon and look where that got ya! The once upon a time Anarchy Champion has to split the gold now! You didn't listen to them three and you aren't going to listen to me. So go and train with Colt, but when I’m the Apex Champion and you're sitting back injured by some guy Colt says you can beat. Then you could see what a scumbag he is! Facing Michael Dredge 2 on 1 isn't embarrassing. Having Colt Richards as a trainer is embarrassing!
Legal looks high up in Diggers face…
(Legal):However, that won't stop you will it big guy? But take note when I tell you this....
Legal puts his hands up in the air in an "X" shape…
(Legal): "Pain is justice, And it's Legal!
He throws his hands down and walks away.
Gravedigger is angry as he yellsdown the hall at Legal.
(Gravedigger): YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME ANGRY? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Legal's laugh echoes through the hallway as he continues to walk away.
Gravedigger looks into camera and snarls…
(Digger): 1 on 1, 2 on 1, it doesn't matter. I will show up, and I will hurt my opponent. Dredge, I don't like the setup, but I will hurt you tonight. And I will get the World Heavyweight Championship. Mark my words!
Gravedigger walks away toward his locker room to prepare for his match as the camera cuts and we go live!
(LIVE FEED)
“Injection” by Rise Against begins to play as pyro reigns down from the UA-Tron and the Face Off opening video plays. The fans are going wild in the UA Arena as the camera pans the crowd allowing the fans to show off their signs, some of them reading things like: “Dredge is a coward”, “Diego is mi Padre”, “I have Zent’s belt”, “I’m having a Delicious Day!”, “YES MAN”, “ZENT for President”, “Here comes the Payne!”, “Sandman Cometh”, and “MANNEQUINS ARE IN THE SEATS BEHIND ME!”
The cameras cut over to Eli and Kelly at Ringside as we get the show under way!
(Eli): After a pay per view sure to go down in CRW history, we are back in New York for another great edition of Face Off!
(Kelly): Yes we are E, and it is great to be home! Tonight we get some big matches, but none bigger than the tag title main event, where champions Justice Legal and Gravedigger will be facing the World Champion, Michael Dredge in a 2 on 1 handicap match!
(Eli): …Yes, and what an unfair match this is! Dredge is outnumbered and there is nothing Talon can do about it since this match was signed by the board of directors and Talon can only veto one match per month! This might not sit well for Dredge. Even Gravedigger said Dredge should get a tag team partner!
(Kelly): Rumor has it, Talon has assigned Dredge a tag partner, but that is still just a rumor… but if Dredge is given a partner, how does that bode for the tag champs?
(Eli): Well, Legal already has a match tonight so he could be a little weak, so you have to think that Dredge having a partner would be an advantage for the World Champion.
(Kelly): I agree, and with several stars not in action this week, his partner could really be anyone!
(Eli): Well Kelly, speaking of the World Champion, we are being told he is arriving to the arena right now!
(Kelly): Oh lord… we better cut to the backstage camera crew, hopefully he won’t be shooting someone!
(Eli): Kelly… we were told not to…
(Kelly): I know, I can’t mention that anymore. Fine.
The camera switches to the parking area as a black Limo pulls into the parking garage. As it comes to a stop the driver gets out and walks to the back to open the door. As soon as he opens it, the Code Red World Champion Michael Dredge steps out with his world title slung across his shoulder. The champ is dressed in his usual custom tailored black business suit. He motions for the driver to get his briefcase in the back and as he does the champ yanks it from him with a cocky attitude. As the limo pulls away and the champ walks into the arena, we see a large jet black Chevy 4x4 with large tires covered in mud pulling into the parking garage. It pulls up and stops as the engine shuts down and William Draconis jumps from the truck. He is wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt. He looks around and then puts his hat on as he walks into the arena.
(Kelly): Well, Dredge is here. Dragon is now here… so?
Dragon rounds a corner and is stopped short when he sees Dredge leaning against the wall with his world title and briefcase.
(Eli): Ohhh, looks like the Champ wants to talk to the Dragon.
(Dredge): What would you say if I said “you helped me tonight that I might be able to lend a hand in securing you a victory that actually matters?”
William looks at him and then his heavyweight championship and gets a grin on his face as he looks around a couple times.
(Dragon): Is this a joke? Are people going to jump out real soon? Why would I help you Dredge?
Dredge's eyes have a malicious gleam to them as they peer into Dragon's soul.
(Dredge): I just answered that question pecker wood.... Let me dumb it down a bit more for you so you can grasp it, Pecker Wood helps me tonight, I help him the next time he goes against the TV champ and secure him a GOLD BELT!
Dredge looks at Dragon as if he was a disgrace to the rebel flag.
William begins to laugh but stops suddenly and has an annoyed look on his face as he looks Dredge dead in his eyes.
(Dragon): Hey Dredge you may think you need to dumb things down for me but I'm smart enough to know that I've been doing just fine by myself I not helping you with anything.
(Dredge): Dragon you might reject me now, but there will come a time when you will give your left nut for me to aid you in your endeavors, because you and little Ms. Lee simply can’t win a match worth a shit to save your lives. Whenever you change your mind let me know and I'm sure I will be able to find some use for you.
With that said Dredge brushes passed Dragon very annoyed.
(Dragon):I will never need your help. You son of a bitch.
William watches as Dredge walks away with a disturbed look on his face as he walks the down the hall the other way.
(Kelly): Well what was that all about?
(Eli): Dredge obviously wanted to help Dragon advance his career and Dragon turned him down.
(Kelly): Come on Eli, Dredge just wants some help against Digger and Legal tonight, he’s scared!
(Eli): Michael Dredge fears no man. That’s just silly to think that Kelly, Dredge is the world champion!
(Kelly): He’s a coward, that is what he is!
(Eli): Well Kelly, we can resume this debate later, right now we’re getting word of something else going on backstage!
(Kelly): Oh what now?!
We cut to a black and white CCTV feed from outside the arena. Into the shot steps the recognizable figure of Holly Swann, carrying a large sports bag. After a moment, A side exit door opens and Holly steps towards it, offering the bag. A taped hand emerges, taking the bag, before leaning in to the open arms of Holly for a hug. We just about see the top of a hood before the figure disappears and the door closes. Miss Swann looks up and, noticing the camera, quickly flees from our shot.
(Kelly): What was that, did Holly Swann just smuggle something into the stadium?
(Eli): Who knows… She’s a loony toon if she is still obsessed with Leon, so she could have done anything!
(Kelly): Interesting, I’m hoping Security can get a better shot of this later tonight.
(ElI): Maybe, but right now its time for the first match of the night!
Justice Legal vs. Jasmine Lee
(Announcer): Tonight’s opening contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Brooklyn, New York, Accompanied to the ring by William "The Dragon" Draconis… "Black Fusion" Jasmine Lee!
"I'm The Best" by 2ne1 hits and The lights in the arena start to flash red and black; we see someone wearing a red and black hood over their head standing on the ramp.. On the back of the hood in Red and Black Letters “Jasmine Lee” is written. Jasmine moves their head to the beat, points her hand in the air and once the words “Bam Ratatata Tatatata” starts Jasmine pushes the hood off her head. She starts to dance down the ramp followed by William Draconis as she plays with the fans. She then climbs inside of the ring and Draconis slides in. Jasmine smirks as she gets on the top turnbuckle and screams out “ Bam Ratatata Tatatata” towards the fans. It seems some Asian fans know the song and they start doing the dance to it. Jasmine flips off the turnbuckle and she takes off her hood. She hands it to the ring attendant and starts to test the ropes as she looks up the ramp with a grin on her face, William Draconis just stands by, a serious look in his eyes, waiting for the appearance of the man who called him a "snaggle-tooth."
(Eli) :There has to be a fire lit in Draconis right now!
(Kelly):Well if someone called you names I bet you would be upset too!
(Eli): It’s not just that, remember that Legal is the one who knocked Jasmine out at Vendetta with that sharp elbow to the face. Jasmine reportedly had a black eye all week but is now ok and definitely looking to show Legal that she is just as tough as he is.
(Announcer): And her opponent, from London,England, one half of the CRW Tag team champions, Justice Legal!
"Rusted From The Rain" By Billy Talent hits and strobe lights start to go off and Justice Legal walks out wearing his green ring gear and a t-shirt which reads "Pain Is Justice" on the front, the back "And It's Legal!" he pauses at the top of the ramp as Lee and Draconis look on from the ring when an unexpected middle finger flies up from Justice Legal
(Kelly):What was that!? He just flipped off Jasmine Lee, William Draconis and the fans!
(Eli):I'm about as surprised as you Kelly, but I could enjoy this!
Legal continues down the ramp as the music is drowned out in boos for the act he just pulled. He gets to the bottom of the ramp and points up to Draconis and then signals for him to come at him! Draconis looks around and the crowd cheers as he slides out of the ring and runs around it, he goes to clothesline Legal but Legal drills him in the face with a big boot!
(Eli): This match isn’t Legal vs. Dragon! But since the bell hasn’t rung yet, I guess this is just bonus!
The music stops and Draconis gets up, they strike eachother back and forth as Referee Howard Webb gets out of the ring to stop it, he gets halfway towards the men and that's when Jasmine Lee runs off the back ropes and leaps off the near side performing a Springboard Splash on Legal and accidentally Draconis! The crowd goes wild as all three are in a pile on the floor outside the ring and the fans chant “Jasmine-Jasmine!”
(Eli):Holy flying Asian! Jasmine just took out everybody with that splash! What a risky move!
(Kelly):You see Eli, there's no need for a Women's Division because Jasmine Lee knows what to do!
(Eli): Well, I might agree if she had waited for the match to actually begin.
Draconis,Lee and Legal all lay on the floor as the ref looks on trying to decide what to do… The three start to move and Lee is the first one to her feet, she goes to help Draconis up but Legal gets up and walks behind Jasmine Lee, he whips her into the ring apron and lifts her up and into the ring. He crawls in behind her as Draconis gets up but now. The ref has signaled for the bell to start the match.
(Eli): OK, this one is officially underway now!
Legal goes to hit an early leg drop on the downed Jasmine, he runs off the ropes and jumps up for the move but she rolls out of the ring, sending Legal down tailbone first to the mat!
(Kelly): and nobody’s home for the old leg drop!
(Eli): You take pleasure in seeing this kid take bumps don’t you?
(Kelly): Its pain, and its legal, therefore I consider it… justice.
(Eli): …You know Kelly, when the critics called for more comedy on the air, I don’t think they knew how bad your puns were.
(Kelly): Hey, I’m not the one making an entire Katy Perry singles reference on pay per view!
(Eli): Hey Hey… that was brilliant!
Back in the ring, Lee quickly gets up and back into the ring, she runs and kicks the sat-up Legal in the head with a buzzsaw style kick! The noise echoes through the arena and the crowd reacts and William Draconis pounds the mat hard as Jasmine Lee goes for the cover.
…1!
…2!
KICKOUT!
The fans boo as Legal kicks out. Draconis yells at the ref in the ring but it is for not…
Justice Legal gets to his feet and blocks a punch from Jasmine before slinging her across the ring using his size advantage. Legal has Jasmine in the corner, he kicks her in the stomach and she gasps for air as he punches her in the face. She slips down a little bit from the damage done and Legal goes to hit her again but Lee slides under his legs and moves out of the way getting a pop from the fans as She grabs Legal by the legs and he falls down flat! She dives on him, rolling him into an Oklahoma roll and the ref counts...
…1!
…2!
KICKOUT!
(Kelly):An amazing performance by Jasmine Lee here tonight, she took a stiff shot to the face but came right back and surprised Legal with a quick pin.
(Eli):Justice Legal is getting beat by a woman, I can’t believe it. He’s a damn Tag Team champion!
Legal looks up and sees Lee's face as she comes in for another attack, but he kicks her square in the face and she falls back smacking her head off the apron. The fans are stunned by the violence Legal is bringing to Jasmine as Legal crawls over and hooks her leg.
…1!
KICKOUT!
The easy kickout by Jasmine Lee makes Justice Legal instantly more frustrated. He gets up and walks over to the ref and rants about the previous count, complaining that it was too slow! meanwhile, Draconis gets up onto the apron and from the outside of the ring, says something to Jasmine Lee.
Legal is still complaining as Jasmine Lee walks over and turns him around. She kicks him in the mid-section and executes a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors Takedown that gets the fans hyped as Legal crash on the mat! Lee quickly gets up and goes for a bulldog on Legal, however just before she goes to execute it, Legal catches her in the stomach with a huge left hook which sends her stumbling back in pain, Legal rises to his feet and runs towards Lee, hitting her with a clothesline!
(Kelly): This is a true back and forth contest, Eli!
(Eli): Very… it’s really odd to me, I thought Legal would have creamed her… AND NO, not that way. I wasn’t being perverse.
(Kelly): Oh my God E…
(Eli): I said I wasn’t!
Legal picks Lee up by the hair but when he goes to move her closer, she headbutts him in the stomach which sends him doubling over, Lee quickly grabs him and drops back, hitting the "Knock Your Teeth Out" (Inverted stomp face breaker) , the crowd reacts as Legal holds his face as he rolls around in pain! A grin crosses the faces of William Draconis and Jasmine Lee as the fans chant “F him up”, Lee blows a kiss to Draconis and goes over and grabs Legal, bringing him to his feet. Legal shoves her back, but Lee uses the momentum to tumble, hitting the ropes in a handstand before rebounding back with a flying back elbow! Legal hits the far ropes and rebounds, now shaken and dazed, allowing Jasmine to quickly hit a bulldog! The fans are going wild as Jasmine sprints across the ring and hits a lionsault and covers Legal!
(Kelly): WHOA! A flurry of offense from Jasmine Lee! Is this it?!
(Eli): It cant be!
…1!
…2!
…but Legal kicks out!
The fans are shocked as Jasmine leans back on her knees, having a hard time believing the count as well.
(Eli): Legal kicks! Legal kicks!
Jasmine gets to her feet and begins to pump up the crowd as Legal slowly gets to his feet, Jasmine charges him but Legal ducks, bridging the ropes, sending Jasmine tumbling over the top! Luckily for her, Dragon is there to catch her but it sends him stumbling back as well!
(Kelly): Wow, close call for Jasmine there!
Legal sneers at William as he sets Jasmine back down, Jasmine slides back into the ring and runs at Legal, ducking his big boot attempt, she hits the ropes and springboards back looking for a huricanranna but Legal catches her mid air and drills her with a sitout powerbomb! The fans are shocked as Legal drags her to her feet by her long black hair. She seems out of it as he hooks her up and holds her in the air before spiking her into the mat with the Justice Hammer!
(Kelly): oh my… Jasmine could be out cold.
(Eli): and here is the 1,2,3!
..1!
…2!
…3!
(Announcer): here is your winner… Justice Legal!
The fans are booing as Legal smiles sickly as William quickly gets into the ring. Legal backs up and yells something inaudible at Draconis that causes him to explode across the ring, but by then, Legal is already gone. The fans continue to boo as Legal backs up the ramp, making some sort of obscene gesture about Jasmine that gets Draconis and the fans really wound up.
(Kelly): What a pig! This is a wrestling, not porn. What was he trying to imply with that gesture Eli?
(Eli): that was pretty much crossing the line there, I’m not going to touch that one. Bad move by Legal, but he did get the win.
(Kelly): I hope Dredge snaps him tonight.
(Eli): wow Kelly, you’re really on edge tonight…
(Kelly): I’m sorry ,but that was just uncalled for. I think a fine should be looming for Legal after that.
(Eli): fans, the incident we are referring too was luckily not caught on camera, and we are being told by the production truck that it will not be shown, but we do apologize to the fans here in attendance tonight.,.. We’re going to kick it backstage now…
The camera cuts to backstage, and we're walking along a corridor. We turn and there in front of us is Leon Corbin, sat in a corner, his head down. Whatever he is doing obscured from our view.
(Leon): Hahahahaha... I know you're there...
The camera slows a lot, stepping very cautiously now.
(Leon): I can hear your heartbeat... Oooh that's fast... Pitter-patter-pitter-patter-boom-boom-BOOM!
The camera stops dead, the deep, panicking breathing of the camera operator can be heard.
(Leon): I know why your here... You want to knoooow... You want to seeeee...
Leon turns his head and shoulders, however whatever he is doing is still hidden.
(Leon): Don't be afraid... Come closer... I won't hurt you...
The cameraman takes a deep breath, and steps forward a few more steps.
(Leon): That's it.. I'm safe.. You're safe.. It'll all be ok..
Leon turns a little bit more, but we still are no closer to seeing what he's holding.
(Leon): I won't hurt you... You'll be ok... I won't hurt you...
Finally, when we are just mere steps from Leon, he turns the final bit so we can see the content of his hands. The cameraman jumps at the sight... In his left there's a Buddy Zent action figure. In the right, Michael Dredge.
(Leon): I'm playing... You want to join me? I have more round here somewhere...
He begins frantically searching, picking up figures of several of the other Code Red stars – William Draconis, Justice Legal, Gravedigger.
(Leon): Ah... I've lost Payne.. That's a shame.. But here's Diego!
Leon shows a Vega figure to the camera.
(Leon): So, who do you want to be?
The camera quickly fades and cuts somewhere else backstage where it focuses on the name EDDIE PHOENIX. The crowd instantly pops when a hand comes into view knocking on the door. The door opens and Gavin Rush head pop out from the dressing room. There is a much smaller pop for Gavin.
The camera zooms out revealing Diego de la Vega standing outside the dressing room. The crowd rises up and pops for the luchador as he speaks.
(Diego): Is Eddie in?
(Gavin): Yeah … step in.
The door opens wide as Gavin leads Diego into the locker room where Eddie Phoenix sits. He looks up and smiles seeing his friend Diego walk into the locker room.
(Eddie): Diego! Que pasa amigo?
(Diego): Hello Eddie. We need to talk.
(Eddie): Oh?
(Diego): Yeah about Vendetta.
(Eddie): Listen man, don’t sweat it. I don’t pay attention to those rumor websites. I know we’re boys. Consider the whole thing squashed.
Eddie puts an arm around Diego which Diego slowly grabs and takes off his shoulder.
(Diego): It’s not squashed Eddie. I’m not cool with what happened at Vendetta. I teamed up with you because we believed in the same things; that in the ring is where you make your mark in this business.
(Eddie): Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. I still believe that. Man you’ve changed lately…
(Diego): Yeah Eddie I have changed. I was freaking run over by a damn car!! Did you forget??
(Eddie): No man I didn’t forget. I was at that hospital remember? Let’s not act like I’m not there for you brother. I was there for you on Sunday.
(Diego): That’s exactly my point Eddie. You didn’t need to. That’s not how I do things … that’s not how a luchador does things. Sykes put me in that hospital and I was going to show him and show our fans that’s not how you get ahead.
(Eddie): And that’s exactly what you did. You put him down in that ring. You locked in that armbar. You won the match. I fail to see what was so wrong that you had to come at me like this.
(Diego): That’s my point Eddie. It was your friend who interfered in my match the whole time. Remember? It was you that hit Sykes with the brass knucks remember? I didn’t need your help that night.
(Eddie): Alright look I get it. You’re going through something right now. I remember how angry I was getting out from the hospital and wanting to get my hands on people. Look, just relax a little. Things are looking up now.
Diego shakes his head at Eddie. He looks up and points a finger in his chest.
(Diego): Let me put it another way. I don’t WANT your help.
Eddie looks down at Diego’s finger and then into the eyes of the luchador. Eddie is no longer all smiles. Gavin in the back gets up and squares up. Diego drops his finger and walks out of his locker room as the fans grow tense and we rejoin Kelly and Eli at ringside.
(Kelly): Oh no, that’s not good. Eddie and Diego seem to now be at odds and what does that do for them? Diego is all Eddie has watching his back other than Gavin Rush, and Diego has no back up either. This is just what a worm like Jack Bookman wants!
(Eli): Well I think they should fight it out. Nothing like a good ole fashion grudge match!
(Kelly): You aren’t concerned with this?
(Eli): Kelly, when I was a wrestler we didn’t have alliances, we used people when we could, then we beat the hell out of them. That’s what it seems like Diego is doing now.
(Kelly): Diego didn’t use Eddie!
(Eli): Wait a few weeks, I bet he’s accused…
(Kelly): anyways, how about that vignette with Leon?
(Eli): He seemed happy… must have been a little Action Figure Therapy
(Kelly): He’s unstable! His doctor wrote an open letter to CRW staff that if he was seen to avoid him, and he’s going to compete tonight?
(Eli): …Well, that’s wrestling for you...
Salmoneus Damien Pearce & Chris Titan vs. William Draconis and Leon Corbin
(Announcer): The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL! And is a TAAAG TEEEAAM match!
first, coming to the ring, making his Code Red Wrestling debut, from Miami, Florida, Salmoneus Damien Pearce!
As the lights flicker off “Iron” By Woodkid begins to play across the public announce system. Out walks Salmoneus Damien Pearce from behind the black curtains. He can be seen wearing a black hooded mantel.
(Eli): “I hope this guy isn’t as wet as him name.”
(Kelly): “Good one Eli.”
Once his name is heard a mixed reaction can be heard from the fans, although the hostile crowd mainly boo the unknown wrestler. Salmoneus slowly begins his walk down the aisle, cracking his neck and fingers. Once at ringside he then walks around the ring before climbing the steel steps and awaiting his tag partner.
(Announcer): “And his PARTNER… from Fullerton, California.. Chris! Titan!”
Lynyrd Skynyrd "Gimme Back My Bullets" plays across the sound system, sending the fans into a chorus of boos. A horn blares and from behind the video wall comes a ’65 Chevelle, he revs the engine and honks the horn again before stepping out.
(Kelly): “Can this guy not use the car park!”
(Eli): “It’s $1.50 an hour, Kelly, even I got the bus in.”
Titan exits the car and makes his way to the ramp. Enjoying the hostility, Titan makes his way down the ramp as pyro explodes behind him. He pauses for a moment and has a look around the arena, before sliding in and sizing up his tag partner.
(Kelly): “An interesting pairing, don’t you think?”
(Eli): “Titan Salmon! Like some kind of monster fish.”
(Kelly): “Awful Eli, awful.”
(Announcer): “And their opponents, first, from Dallas, Texas!” William “The Dragon” Draconis!”
“Nautral Born Killer'' by Avenged Sevenfold hits the arena and a video clip of the General Lee jumping over dunes… The fans pop as Draconis storms out from the back, visibly angered by the past match, Dragon makes a bee line to the ring.
(Kelly): “Draconis was impressive at Vendetta, he’s got a lot of fight in him.”
(Eli): “Well he is a Dragon, Kelly.”
(Announcer): “And his partner from parts unknown in England, Leon “The Dark Curse” Corbin!”
(Eli): “Hey I was there once after a night on the tiles in England!”
(Kelly): “Somewhere unknown?”
(Eli): “You bet ya! I friggin’ love the English!”
(Kelly): “You’re sick Eli.””
“Nobody's Fool” by Cinderella fills the arena. As the guitar winds through the intro the lighting dims slightly. Leon walks out with a sadistic grin on his face and his hood up.
(Eli): “Not as sick as this guy Kelly!”
Stopping at the top of the stage he throws off the hood then takes in the fans abuse. Slowly, he walks to ring, stopping at the bottom of the ramp and eyeing up the three other men.
(Kelly): “Will tonight be the night Corbin picks up a victory?”
Leon circles the ring, before leaping onto the apron. Slowly, he slides in, watching his opponents as they stand in the three other corners. He gets to his feet and removes his hood, looking at Draconis who gives him a small nod.
(Kelly): “Well this should be an interesting one, all very different men, who do you think will work best Eli?”
(Eli): “Well at least Corbin and Draconis have something in common.”
(Kelly): “And what’s that Eli?”
(Eli): “They both lost to Zent!”
DING DING DING!
(Kelly): “Look’s like Draconis going to start this one with Salmoneus Damien Pearce!”
(Eli): “Dragon fish!”
(Kelly): “Will you stop it Eli?”
Both men circle the ring, eyeing each other up as they slap their arms and flick their heads. After a few moments, they tie up, with Draconis getting the upper hand, sending Pearce into the corner.
(Ref): “Break!”
Draconis releases the hold but takes advantage with a quick kick to Pearce’s stomach. As Pearce tries to block, Draconis grabs his opponent’s arm and pulls him across the ring, unleashing a huge Irish whip into the opposite turnbuckle.
(Kelly): “Woah!”
(Eli): “He must like his fish battered!”
As Pearce bounces of the corner, Draconis follows up with a huge clothesline, sending Pearce onto his neck in the centre of the ring.
(Kelly): “He is one powerful guy!”
(Eli): “Or Salmoneus is just really weak..”
With Pearce still on the mat, Draconis looks over for Leon, who’s not the apron. Instead, he’s in the front row amongst the fans, reaching his hand over the barrier as if calling for the tag.
(Eli): “What the?!”
Draconis looks over to Corbin, who is still reaching desperately for the tag as the fans around him enjoy his odd behaviour. Draconis looks on with a puzzled expression, before dropping to the mat and rolling out the ring. He walks over to Corbin, who is squinting his eyes, with his arm reached over the barrier as much as possible, dying for the tag. Draconis slaps his hand lightly and looks extremely confused.
(Eli): “He got the tag!”
Quickly, Leon jumps the barrier and runs round the edge of the ring. After completing a full circle, he finally slides in but is met with a huge kick for SDP.
(Eli): “Hopefully that will knock some sense into him.”
Completely bemused by Cobin’s behaviour, Draconis shouts at his partner, who lays in the ring, holding his head in pain. DVP makes the tag, and Titan steps in, circling Corbin who’s still down from the kick.
(Kelly): “Corbin looks hurt!”
Titan watches Corbin, before making a move to grab him. As he does, Leon grabs Titan by the head and rolls him up for the cover!
Ref: 1!
Ref: 2!
KICK OUT!
Titan kicks out, but Corbin thinks he’s won, and slides out the ring with his hands raised in the air.
(Eli): “What planet is this guy from?!”
(Kelly): “Draconis looks pissed!”
Draconis continues to shout at Corbin, telling him it was only a two. As the men exchange words, Titan bounces of the ropes and drives his legs under the bottom rope into the face of Leon Corbin.
(Kelly): “Baseball slide from Titan!”
Titan’s impact sends Corbin crash’ing into the barriers as he wheezes in pain and holds his back. Titan wastes no time and picks Corbin up, sending him into the ring, before tagging his partner.
(Eli): “Here comes King Cod!”
As Corbin tries to make his way over to Draconis, Pearce catches him with a kick to the head and an elbow to the chest. He pulls Corbin away from Draconis and drops another elbow, before grabbing Corbin’s leg and going for the cover.
Ref: 1!
Ref: 2!
Kick Out!
(Kelly): “Corbin better get his game together, no wonder he’s still winless in CRW!”
As Corbin kicks out, Pearce locks in a sleeper hold, wearing Corbin down as he loses his breath. Draconis is urging for the tag, but Pearce keeps the hold locked firmly, smothering Corbin in in the centre of the ring.
Ref: “Do you want to quit?”
Corbin shakes his head and starts to battle the sleeper, digging deep for the strength to break out from the lock. Pearce holds it tightly, but Corbin won’t give, slowly making his way onto his knees, before rising to his feet.
He lands an elbow in the stomach of Pearce, followed by another! The hold is now weak, and Corbin lands one more elbow, breaking away from Pearce as Draconis calls for the tag.
Free from the hold, Corbin dives for the corner with his hand in front, but leaps for the opposite corner to where Draconis is standing!
(Eli): “He’s just tagged mid air!”
(Kelly): “What is going on?”
With Draconis fuming on the outside of the ropes, Corbin lays in the other corner, holding his face from where he landed. Frustrated by his partner, Draconis makes his way into the ring, but is instantly blocked by the referee in charge.
Ref: “No, there was no tag.”
(Kelly): “The Dragon looks pissed!”
(Eli): “There’s a fire in his belly Eli!”
While the ref stops Draconis from entering, Pearce makes the tag to Titan, who storms over to Corbin and pulls him to his feet. After a quick punch to the stomach, Titan lifts Corbin up for a suplex, stalling for a second before slamming him into the mat.
(Kelly): “Huge suplex from Titan!”
(Eli): “Titanic!”
Corbin bounces of the mat and Titan is straight back on the offense, nailing Corbin with kick after kick. Corbin looks hurt and Titan takes advantage, picking up Corbin and wrapping his hands round him, ready to execute a belly-to-belly.
(Eli): “Incoming!”
Titan throws Corbin over his head with a huge belly-to-belly, who rattles of the mat and into the corner. The crowd explode with cheers, as the match raises tempo, Titan following his suplex up with a quick running elbow.
Ref: One!
Ref: Two!
Kick Out!
(Kelly): “Close call for Corbin!”
Titan continues his offense, lifting Corbin up, nailing him with rights and lefts and finally with a head butt. Draconis is urging for the tag, but Titan keeps him in the opposite corner, winking at Draconis, enraging him more.
(Eli): “Dragon wants in!”
(Kelly): “He might not get the chance!”
Following the head butt, Titan kicks Corbin and pulls him in between his legs, signally to the crowd for the Irish Car Bomb.
(Eli): “This one could be over!”
While Draconis shouts abuse to his opponents, Titan lifts Corbin up, ready to nail him with a power bomb in the centre of the ring.
(Kelly): “Irish Car Bomb coming!”
Before Titan can slam Corbin, he wriggles free, and this time flies into the correct corner, tagging in a pumped up Draconis!
(Eli): “Uh oh!”
Draconis comes firing out of his corner, connecting with a huge clothesline to the neck of Titan. Pearce jumps into the ring and runs at Draconis, only to get thrown seven feet in the air, with a huge back body drop!
(Kelly): “Go on then Eli..”
(Eli): “FLYING FISH! FLYING FISH!”
Pearce rattles of the mat and Draconis looks pumped, storming over to Titan who’s recovering from the clothesline.
(Kelly): “Draconis looking to end it here!”
Draconis picks up Pearce and whips him against the rope, following up with a huge big boot to the face of his opponent. Pearce hits the mat, and Draconis turns to Titan, who’s back on his feet from the clothesline. Draconis kicks him in the stomach, and throws him against the ropes, grabbing his bicep while his opponent comes back.
(Eli): “Bloodline coming!”
BAM!
Draconis nearly takes Titan’s head off with the Bloodline (Clothesline from Hell), widening his eyes, adrenaline rushing through his veins as he feasts over a broken Titan.
(Kelly): “He could be dead!”
Titan is clean out, but Pearce is on his feet, edging towards Draconis still dazed from the back body drop. Draconis smiles and slaps his hand around the throat of Pearce, signally for the Southern Revenge
(Kelly): “Here it comes!”
With his almighty power, Draconis throws Pearce nearly eight foot in the eye with his hand, before catching him on the way down with a huge stunner.
(Eli): “Holy mackerel!”
Pearce almost snaps in half from the impact, eyes in the back of his head as Draconis gets to his feet.
(Kelly): “Look! There’s Corbin on the ropes!”
Out of nowhere, Corbin makes a huge leap towards Pearce, landing a huge Double Foot Stomp (Psychosia) straight into the middle of his chest.
(Kelly): “This one has to be over!”
Corbin slides out of the ring and Draconis hooks the leg.
Ref: ONE!
Ref: TWO!
Ref: THREE!!
(Eli): “What a way to end it!”
(Announcer): “Here are your winners… William Draconis and Leon Corbin!!”
(Kelly): “And odd duo, but they made it work!”
(Eli): “They really took the SOLE out of Pearce!”
(Kelly): “Will you stop with the fish jokes, please?!”
(Eli): “Have you haddock nuff?”
(Kelly): “Oh COME ON!”
(Eli): “Sorry Kelly, I’ll change my tuna.”
(Kelly): “You’re pathetic, you know that right?”
(Eli): “You are my rock.”
(Kelly): “ENOUGH!
(Eli): “Okay, okay, obviously not the time or the plaice!”
Keli bangs the table, and stares angrily at Eli.
(Eli): “Okay, I’ll stop..”
(Kelly): "But what a performance from Draconis and Corbin, despite some odd behavior, these guys could make it work here in Code Red!"
Corbin disappears into the crowd as Draconis stands victorious atop the entrance ramp, meanwhile Titan rolls from the ring, walking past his car and straight into the back-area, but as Pearce begins to exit out of the ring, a hooded figure can be seen jumping over the ringside barricade with a steel chair in one of his hands. The hooded figure quickly slides in the ring, as he does so Pearce notices him, and turns around, though before he can get to him ,the hooded figure can already be seen standing, the two stare down one another.
As Pearce turns away from the hooded figure, the hooded figure grabs him and turns him around, he waste no time in delivering a kick to Pearce’s mid section which then he follows it up as he drops the chair behind him. He then drops to his back, delivering a dangerous DDT to Pearce onto the chair, laying Pearce out cold. He continues his assault on Pearce delivering a few more chair shots with his already mangled steel chair.
After a few seconds he stops and signals for a microphone.
(): Greetings CRW, your all probably wondering why I attacked Salmoneus Damien Pearce just now huh? Well to be honest the guy’s a joke, having faced him before in a smaller promotion, I finally got the chance to do the very thing I’ve been wanting to do to him since we first met one another…
The figure pauses for a few seconds before continuing on.
(): Now as to who I am, you all can refer to me as “The Virus” Casper Atticus St. Holmes, and I’ve come to CRW to do one thing infect each and everyone of you, I’ve come to infect the other CRW stars as well for I am the very poison that’ll change the surface, the atmosphere of this promotion you all call Code Red Wrestling, times are changing and there is no antidote to cure this virus, for this virus is an un healable infection that like I said will change the surface of Code Red…
As the figure now identified as Casper Atticus St. Holmes says as he exit’s the ring the very same way he had entered.
(Kelly): What the hell was that?!
(Eli): Well all jokes aside, someone just took out Pearce and I think he might need some medical attention!
(Kelly): Who is this “Virus?!”
(Eli): Beats me! That was a deadly DDT!
The medical staff runs down to the ring to tend to Pearce as the cameras cut backstage…
Dredge is in his wrestling gear, he has his world title gripped in a death grip in his gloved hand as he walks down the hall nervously looking out for Gravedigger he rounds a corner bumps into Justice Legal who Dredge instantly mistakes as Gravedigger, Dredge falls on his back side already throwing his hand up in protest before realizing its Justice Legal. Dredge looks at him for a moment then snaps up to his feet looking around hoping no one saw him beginning to beg for mercy.
(Dredge): What are you doing here?! You don't just sneak up on people you know especially me! That's a good way to get your ass hole turned inside out you careless fuck!
(Legal): Hey man calm the fuck down, you're the one who wasn't looking when he turned the corner, so here's my piece of advice. WALK AWAY!
Dredge's emotions begin to get the best of him but then he realizes who better to watch his back then Gravedigger's own partner so in his sales pitch he throws the offer out to him.
(Dredge): Hey you know what man, we're cool.... We're square... Yeah... I have a offer that might interest you bro, check this shit out I’ll give you 50 G's and a world title shot whenever you want it if you watch my back and help me do Digger in tonight in our match.
Legal looks up with a grin on his face, he quickly releases an eerie laugh as he takes his index finger and pokes Dredge hard on the chest with every word.
(Legal):Who the hell do you think I am? Kevin Legacy? Well, I'm not! You think you can bribe me to hurt my partner? HELL NO! I WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING TO GRAVEDIGGER! THAT MAN HAS BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH SHIT!
Legal breathes heavily and his mood swings kick in. He unfolds his hand and lays it on Dredge's shoulder.
(Legal): (Soothing Tone) So, take my advice and walk away!
Dredge begins to get a little edgy and nervous, the thought of this rat bastard rejecting him sickens him and makes him want to lash out in the worst fit of rage, but the world champ knows Gravedigger could turn up any moment and decides to let Legal have the last word, as the champ brushes passed Legal the scene cuts back to ringside as the next match gets underway…
“Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh vs. “The Main Event” Buddy Zent
(Announcer): The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a non-title match! First coming to the ring, from Las Vegas, Nevada… “The Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh!
“I want it all” by Armageddon begins to play as the fans begin to boo and chant “We want Buddy” moments later, Chris Mosh steps out from behind the curtain. The Pretty Boy makes his trademark cocky waltz down to the ring, flirting with the cute ladies in the front row on his way to the ring… Chris walks over to Ramon De la Hoya and ask for the mic as the fans continue to boo him.
(Kelly): Oh great he has a mic what is he going to talk about
(Eli): shut up Kelly, the only real superstar in CRW has something to say.
Chris Mosh smirks as he brings the mic to his lips.
(Mosh): Before we get started, I want to say after I beat Buddy, I want to fight Diego in a non-title match as well! See now Diego and me have never really fought one on one, just like Me and this wannabe of me have never fought one on one, but I know by next week after I beat Diego I will pick which Title I will fight for because I will make one of these two loser famous.
Mosh smirks as he hands the mic over to Ramon as the TV champion’s music hits…
(Announcer): and his opponent… From Resno, California… he is the CRW Television Champion… “The Main Event” Buddy Zent!
The intro to "Deeper Underground" by Jamiroquai plays on the sound system as lights flash across the arena. As the intro builds, gold sparks fill the entrance, building suspense. Slowly, rising from below, Zent appears, arms crossed with a screwface. The music crashes and his smile breaks out, exploding on his way to the ring, oozing with charisma. He slaps the fans hands in quick succession before sliding into the ring, stalling for a split second, before hopping to his feet.
(Eli): This jack-wagon can’t even keep his own belt. Some security guard has it now!
(Kelly): Buddy Zent is talented; you can chalk that incident up to inexperience.
(Eli): and being drunk!
(Kelly): Come on Eli, cut the kid some slack.
(Eli): No, anyone punk calling himself the main event before ever even wrestling gets no slack from me.
(Kelly): …Well, he was already punished by losing his magazine slot for this months CRW magazine, so he’s felt the effects.
(Eli): Not enough. Not only has he lost the belt and tried to replace it with a john cena fake, but he’s also called out the owner and our world champion, trying to go on strike.
(Kelly): Well he’s here now.
(Eli): Only because the boss threatened to sue him for breach of contract….
The fans wait anxiously as Zent calls for the mic from Ramon. A buzz fills the air as the champion raises a hand to silence them.
(Zent): New York… Who’s having a delicious day?!
The crowd explodes back with “WE ARE!”
(Zent): …and who wants to hear what I have to say?!
The crowd roars back again with “YES MAN!”
(Zent): What’s my name?!
The fans buzz as they scream “Buddy Zent!”
(Zent): That’s right, and I am the Main Ev—
Suddenly Zent is cut off as “Face to the Floor” by Chevelle BLASTS over the PA and suddenly the cheers turn to boos as the CRW owner, Talon Wilkinson steps out onto the entrance stage…
The fans continue to boo as Talon walks down and has a seat at the announcers booth.
(Eli): Mr. Wilkinson! Welcome to the desk!
(Talon): Thank you Eli, as always it is a pleasure.
(Kelly): Hello Mr. Wilkinson, why are you out here tonight?
(Talon): Well Kelly, I own the place, so I figured I’d sit wherever I wanted tonight.
(Eli): Good answer sir.
(Talon): Eli, don’t suck up to me. I grew up watching you, act like you’ve still got a pair.
Zent drops the mic, looking a bit uncomfortable as the boss has a watchful eye on him as the bell rings…
(Talon): I really just wanted to see what my new TV champion is really able to do when some pressure is put on him, and I figured if I had lost a 12,000 dollar championship belt the most pressure that could be on me would be to have the boss sitting ringside.
(Eli): I can’t believe he lost it. I was livid, just from a former champions stand point.
(Kelly): I still say give the kid a break.
(Talon): trust me, if he doesn’t recover the belt, I will definitely break something.
In the ring, Mosh and Zent have tied up as a technical battle begins. Counters and reversals flood the stage as the camera seems more focused on the boss at ringside.
(Talon): You see, I see some promise in Mosh, Zent has the potential as well, but his little publicity stunt put him in my dog house.
(Kelly): So do you like Mosh because his sister is “working” for you now?
(Talon): Ms. Reyes, that is a completely unprofessional question. I keep business and… pleasure, separate. Chris has talent, he just needs someone to tap the potential for him.
(Eli): Ashley Mosh too eh? You tap that potential?
In the ring, Zent gets the upper hand, dropping Mosh with a very nice hip toss into a rear chin lock. The fans chant “Buddy-Buddy” as the TV champion works the Pretty Boy’s neck. Zent releases the hold and sends a hard soccer kick to Mosh’s lower back as the fans let out a big “ooooooh!” Zent smiles and quickly flips over Mosh’s seated body, hitting a picture perfect forward neckbreaker before going for the cover.
(Kelly): A great string of moves there from Zent!
(Eli): He might have it here!
…1!
…2!
…kickout!
(Talon): It’ll take a little more than a neckbreaker to win a match this early. I mean, really?
(Kelly): Talon, how were you when you were a rookie?
(Talon): I was more polished at a younger age. I started my career when I was 16, and before that I was wrestling in the backyard circuit.
(Eli): And that takes guts Kelly, backyard wrestling was intense!
Zent continues the assault on Mosh, lifting him up and connecting with a double underhook backbreaker and then a nice leg drop. Mosh rolls to his stomach instantly, avoiding a pinfall.
(Talon): see, that’s intelligent.
Zent lifts Mosh to his feet and hits the ropes, diving for a crossbody. Mosh ducks the crossbody though, and quickly strikes Zent as he gets back to his feet, connecting with a dropkick. Mosh wastes no time as he grabs the TV champ and suplexes him with the “Moshplex”, hooking the leg for the pin!
…1!
…2!
But Zent kicks out!
Mosh stays aggressive, grabbing Zent again by the hair and quickly throwing a boot into his gut. Buddy doubles over and is dropped with a DDT as the fans boo and chant “Mosh sucks!” Chris stands up and arrogantly smiles as the fans boo him. He plays it off and cockily stands on Zent’s chest as the ref counts.
…1!
…2!
But Zent kicks out.
(Kelly): What a stupid move, why not really cover him there?
(Talon): He’s playing mind games with the champ, it’s a common tactic Kelly.
(Eli): That’s true, but I don’t think Mosh should be playing games, he should be going for the win. That was a nice Mosh Plex and a nice DDT, but he needs to put Zent way.
(Talon): Zent’s going to slip up, just you wait and see…
The fans continue to get behind Zent as Mosh pulls the young American to his feet once again, this time chopping him hard across the chest! Zent suddenly chops Mosh back as the fans yell “WOOO!”
Mosh chops Zent again, and Zent fires one back! “WOOOO!” Mosh goes to Chop Zent again, but buddy catches the arm and quickly backslides Mosh into a pin!
…1!
…2!
…but Mosh squirms free!
(Kelly): He almost put him away right there!
(Eli): That was too close for comfort for Mosh I am sure!
Mosh quickly gets to his feet and goes for a clothesline but Zent ducks and hits the ropes dropping Mosh with a clothesline of his own! Mosh again gets to his feet as Zent begins to get momentum going on his side! Zent flies, hitting the crossbody before kipping up to his feet! The fans pop as he yells “INTENSITY!” The fans yell it back as he revs up and hits the ropes again, this time rebounding and dropping Mosh with a modified “rough ryder” (reverse single leg bulldog) The fans pop again as Buddy forgoes the cover and begins to signal for the “Z Plex”
(Eli): He’s calling for the end here! …hey, what are you…
Mosh stumbles to his feet as he groggily finds his footing the fans begin to buzz… He backs into Buddy, but before Zent can go for the “Z” Plex, Talon’s voice rings out over the PA as he has stood up and grabbed a microphone.
(Talon): Zent… you’ve had a very interesting two weeks… First you win the TV title, then you threaten to no-show… then you let someone walk off with the CRW’s title belt…
Zent turns around, shocked as Talon continues.
(Talon): So Buddy, I just thought I’d let you know that this might not be the only time I sit ringside for one of your matches…
The fans begin to boo as Zent continues to look at the boss.
(Talon): You see, until the TV title is back where it belongs, you’ll be seeing A LOT more of me… and as for that little stunt about protesting and not showing up…
Right then, Chris Mosh spins Zent around and lifts him up into the “Mosh Pit!” The fans shriek as the fan favorite is dropped head first into the mat and Mosh covers him!
(Kelly): NO! NO! NO!
…1!
…2!
…3!
(Announcer): Here is your winner… “Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh!
(Kelly): I can’t believe it.
(Eli): Mosh wins! What an upset!
(Kelly): what a screw job!
As Mosh’s music plays, the Pretty Boy stands up, posing and gloating like he has just won the world series, meanwhile, Talon climbs into the ring… He looks down at Buddy, who is clutching his head, still in pain from the big “Mosh Pit” but Talon simply smirks at him and walks by. Mosh continues to celebrate as Talon gets closer.
(Eli): Whats going on here?
(Kelly): Mosh should probably leave…
Talon stands behind Mosh, who slowly turns around to find the boss standing uncomfortably close… The fans chant “DO IT- DO IT” as Mosh stairs at the boss with an uneasy smile on his face. Suddenly, Talon smiles and extends his hand, and Mosh exhales a sigh of relief… The two shake hands and the fans boo loudly. Talon’s smile quickly fades as he pulls Mosh closer and right into the “Vertigo” (Rock Bottom” Mosh is driven into the mat hard as Talon stands up, once again smiling, as he tells Mosh “Now we’re even.” (in reference to the impersonator a few episodes back). The fans are confused as Talon looks down at both Mosh and Zent and exits the ring as his music hits.
(Kelly): So Talon gets Mosh the win, but only because he wanted to punish Zent?
(Eli): I guess so, the Boss has reason to punish both men, and apparently that’s what he decided to do. I guess tonight’s message was really simply “Don’t piss off the Boss!”
(Kelly): Well either way, Mosh gets a win over Buddy Zent, handing him his first CRW defeat… what a rough week for Buddy.
The camera cuts backstage once again were we find Michael Dredge walks down the locker room ally wearing his wrestling gear, his world title around his waist and a briefcase of 50 grand he sees Leon Corbin turn the corner and begins to throw the pitch at him to aid him at ringside tonight
Michael Dredge: Leon! Hey buddy I have a deal you would be fucking crazy to pass up check this shit out! If you watch my back at ring side I will pay you 50 grand in this brief case and give you a title shot at the world title anytime you want it so what do you say man?
Leon freezes, looking at the camera, like a deer in the headlights of a truck. He flitters, looking between the cameraman and the camera. Backing away slowly he reaches the corner again, turning and disappearing out of view, completely blanking Dredge and the question.
After seeing Leon walk off Dredge begins to panic hes running his gloved hand through his hair wildly as sweat begins to form on his face as Dredge heads back to the catering table he sees Diego de la Vega getting himself a refreshment, Dredge without a second thought approaches him holding his briefcase out
Michael Dredge: Hey man I need your help desperately! Can you help me?! Look I have 50 grand in here and I will pay it to you if you can accompany me down to the ring and watch my back in the handicap match I will even throw in a world title shot for you that you can cash in at any time!
Diego stares back at Michael Dredge switching his Apex title from his right shoulder to his left shoulder tensing up in the process. He looks down at Dredge's case and then into his eyes.
(Diego): Hey Man? Did I miss the part where we became homeboys?
Diego sets his drink down on the catering table. His flexes his hand between a clenched fist and stretching his fingers out.
(Diego): So let me get this right ... 50 grand and a world title match. I get that and all I have to do is be your tag team partner? I get that part right?
Dredge shakes his head no his eyes dart around nervously scanning the area to make sure Gravedigger won't walk up on him before replying
Michael Dredge: No see they wont even give me that man! But they never said I couldnt have someone come down to the ring with me and you know kinda make sure that I'll be ok. All you would have to do is just hang around outside and occasionally get involved thats all it will be easy cash, easy world title shot what do you say bro?
Diego notices the paranoia in Dredge's eyes. How he nervously whips his head around as if anything could be around the corner. The man can't even stand in place. The briefcase full of money shakes in his hands. Diego drops the Apex title to his side squaring up and standing face to face with Dredge.
(Diego): No not cool .... BRO. You've been throwing your weight around ever since I stepped into this company. You played with this company like it was your own personal chess board. You're willing to sacrifice anything and anybody to get what you want and you think by throwing money in my face that I'm going to get on your side?
Dredge begins to shake his head frantically as he tries to hold up a hand to explain reason to Diego but is cut short by Diego.
(Diego): You've been so busy playing with your own chess pieces that your not even looking across that board. See I don't need your money and I damn well don't need your title shot.
Diego lifts the Apex Championship so that it is right next to his and Dredge face
(Diego): If you somehow survive tonight against Gravedigger and Justice Legal. If you somehow survive and keep that World Title. Then maybe you will see me in that ring with you; but it won't be by your side. I'm the cabron whose gonna take it.
Dredge sensing the mounting tension with the Apex champion begins to back pedal then spins around taking flight running away as fast as his legs will carry him
Maria walks over holding a tray of sandwhiches for herself and Diego de la Vega. She looks confused as she speaks with him.
(Maria): What did he want?
(Diego): A miracle
Camera feed switches over back to ringside as we get set for the next bout.
Code Red Wrestling inc and New Era present…
CRW Friday Night Face Off! On ESPN.
Live from the Under Armour Arena in Bronx, New York!
A brief video package begins to play showing the highlights from Vendetta as well as the promos that have followed the PPV to build up this week’s program. From Buddy Zent and his problems with management as well as losing his championship belt after a night of drinking; to Lucas Payne’s attention grabbing promo that still has CRW higher ups buzzing. After the video package concludes the screen goes black.
“ESPN: the World Wide Leader in Sports”
“…The following program is rated TV-MA LSV and may contain adult situations, strong language, Sexual Content, and Violence. Viewers Discretion is advised.”
…Presented in High Definition were available…
(Earlier in the evening)
A white stretch limo pulls up to the Under Armour Arena, the vehicle yields. The crowd stands awaiting the exit of the passengers… After a moment, the door opens and out steps the CRW Tag Team Champions, Justice Legal and Gravedigger.
Legal is dressed in a custom tailored suit, and is interacting with fans, signing autographs for the crowd. Gravedigger is dressed in his ring gear, and as usual is hesitant to interact with the crowd. But too many people are trying to get his attention so he signs some autographs and takes pictures with a few fans. After a few moments the two men enter the arena, and Legal wants to talk to the big man.
Legal stops walking, and looks to see Gravedigger walking ahead.
(Legal):Hey Digg!
(Gravedigger): What?
Legal looks up scaling the big man.
(Legal):I ..uh.. wanna talk to you about something.
(Gravedigger): Ok. What is it?
(Legal):Well, we haven't really been talking much lately and as Tag Team Champs I think we need to interact more.
Gravedigger doesn't seem to be interested in this conversation, but continues anyway.
(Gravedigger): Alright man. Let's talk. How do you want to go about this match tonight?
(Legal):Well, there are two of us and one of him, but we can't underestimate him.
Gravedigger looks at Legal confused. Legal puts his hand on the big man’s shoulder and continues.
(Legal): I guess what I’m trying to say is, don't go in thinking you can't be stopped like you did at Vendetta!
Gravedigger looks agitated as he takes a deep breath.
(Gravedigger): Ok Legal..... I appreciate the advice, but don't think you know what's going on in my head. I made a mistake at Vendetta and it cost me. I know that, and I made sure the world knew. But while I like the advice, that kind of felt like you were trying to tell me what to do...
Legal moves his head looking sideways at Gravedigger.
(Legal): Made a mistake huh? Kinda like bringing Colt Richards to CRW right?
(Gravedigger): Colt has nothing to do with tonight. You don't have to worry about him. He's here to train me, not to get involved in CRW.
Legal lets out a giggle.
(Legal): “The Company Crusher” Colt Richards is coming to CRW to train you? Ha, that's funny big guy! Better hope he doesn't win a belt...Because when he does, this company will crash just like the others did.
(Gravedigger): I've already talked to him about this. He might compete once in a while, but he's here to help me get better. Being a tag champion is nice, but Dredge has the belt I want… Colt did ask about you, though. Guess he remembers you.
(Legal): Remembers? Hell, that little chump better remember me! I was the 3 time World Heavyweight Champion when he came along! I'm a 12 time Champion big guy! Don't worry though Graves, when Colt Richards walks through that door, he's going to get the beating of a lifetime! GURAN-DAMN-TEED!
(Gravedigger): Easy Legal...... I get that you two don't like each other. But you may never come across one another. The only reason he may ever compete is because he is great at it. But he's not here for that. In fact, he probably won't even be coming to the arena. But enough about Colt for now. Let's get ready for Dredge, even though its embarrassing we're going 2 on 1.
(Legal): You know Digger, I used to have a good friend by the name of Oblivion, and you know what I liked about him?
(Gravedigger): What did you like about him?
(Legal):The fact that he listened to people, he took advice and he did what he was told. You on the other hand, you don't listen to anyone! You didn't listen to Lou , Dredge or Talon and look where that got ya! The once upon a time Anarchy Champion has to split the gold now! You didn't listen to them three and you aren't going to listen to me. So go and train with Colt, but when I’m the Apex Champion and you're sitting back injured by some guy Colt says you can beat. Then you could see what a scumbag he is! Facing Michael Dredge 2 on 1 isn't embarrassing. Having Colt Richards as a trainer is embarrassing!
Legal looks high up in Diggers face…
(Legal):However, that won't stop you will it big guy? But take note when I tell you this....
Legal puts his hands up in the air in an "X" shape…
(Legal): "Pain is justice, And it's Legal!
He throws his hands down and walks away.
Gravedigger is angry as he yellsdown the hall at Legal.
(Gravedigger): YOU TRYING TO MAKE ME ANGRY? MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
Legal's laugh echoes through the hallway as he continues to walk away.
Gravedigger looks into camera and snarls…
(Digger): 1 on 1, 2 on 1, it doesn't matter. I will show up, and I will hurt my opponent. Dredge, I don't like the setup, but I will hurt you tonight. And I will get the World Heavyweight Championship. Mark my words!
Gravedigger walks away toward his locker room to prepare for his match as the camera cuts and we go live!
(LIVE FEED)
“Injection” by Rise Against begins to play as pyro reigns down from the UA-Tron and the Face Off opening video plays. The fans are going wild in the UA Arena as the camera pans the crowd allowing the fans to show off their signs, some of them reading things like: “Dredge is a coward”, “Diego is mi Padre”, “I have Zent’s belt”, “I’m having a Delicious Day!”, “YES MAN”, “ZENT for President”, “Here comes the Payne!”, “Sandman Cometh”, and “MANNEQUINS ARE IN THE SEATS BEHIND ME!”
The cameras cut over to Eli and Kelly at Ringside as we get the show under way!
(Eli): After a pay per view sure to go down in CRW history, we are back in New York for another great edition of Face Off!
(Kelly): Yes we are E, and it is great to be home! Tonight we get some big matches, but none bigger than the tag title main event, where champions Justice Legal and Gravedigger will be facing the World Champion, Michael Dredge in a 2 on 1 handicap match!
(Eli): …Yes, and what an unfair match this is! Dredge is outnumbered and there is nothing Talon can do about it since this match was signed by the board of directors and Talon can only veto one match per month! This might not sit well for Dredge. Even Gravedigger said Dredge should get a tag team partner!
(Kelly): Rumor has it, Talon has assigned Dredge a tag partner, but that is still just a rumor… but if Dredge is given a partner, how does that bode for the tag champs?
(Eli): Well, Legal already has a match tonight so he could be a little weak, so you have to think that Dredge having a partner would be an advantage for the World Champion.
(Kelly): I agree, and with several stars not in action this week, his partner could really be anyone!
(Eli): Well Kelly, speaking of the World Champion, we are being told he is arriving to the arena right now!
(Kelly): Oh lord… we better cut to the backstage camera crew, hopefully he won’t be shooting someone!
(Eli): Kelly… we were told not to…
(Kelly): I know, I can’t mention that anymore. Fine.
The camera switches to the parking area as a black Limo pulls into the parking garage. As it comes to a stop the driver gets out and walks to the back to open the door. As soon as he opens it, the Code Red World Champion Michael Dredge steps out with his world title slung across his shoulder. The champ is dressed in his usual custom tailored black business suit. He motions for the driver to get his briefcase in the back and as he does the champ yanks it from him with a cocky attitude. As the limo pulls away and the champ walks into the arena, we see a large jet black Chevy 4x4 with large tires covered in mud pulling into the parking garage. It pulls up and stops as the engine shuts down and William Draconis jumps from the truck. He is wearing black jeans and a black t-shirt. He looks around and then puts his hat on as he walks into the arena.
(Kelly): Well, Dredge is here. Dragon is now here… so?
Dragon rounds a corner and is stopped short when he sees Dredge leaning against the wall with his world title and briefcase.
(Eli): Ohhh, looks like the Champ wants to talk to the Dragon.
(Dredge): What would you say if I said “you helped me tonight that I might be able to lend a hand in securing you a victory that actually matters?”
William looks at him and then his heavyweight championship and gets a grin on his face as he looks around a couple times.
(Dragon): Is this a joke? Are people going to jump out real soon? Why would I help you Dredge?
Dredge's eyes have a malicious gleam to them as they peer into Dragon's soul.
(Dredge): I just answered that question pecker wood.... Let me dumb it down a bit more for you so you can grasp it, Pecker Wood helps me tonight, I help him the next time he goes against the TV champ and secure him a GOLD BELT!
Dredge looks at Dragon as if he was a disgrace to the rebel flag.
William begins to laugh but stops suddenly and has an annoyed look on his face as he looks Dredge dead in his eyes.
(Dragon): Hey Dredge you may think you need to dumb things down for me but I'm smart enough to know that I've been doing just fine by myself I not helping you with anything.
(Dredge): Dragon you might reject me now, but there will come a time when you will give your left nut for me to aid you in your endeavors, because you and little Ms. Lee simply can’t win a match worth a shit to save your lives. Whenever you change your mind let me know and I'm sure I will be able to find some use for you.
With that said Dredge brushes passed Dragon very annoyed.
(Dragon):I will never need your help. You son of a bitch.
William watches as Dredge walks away with a disturbed look on his face as he walks the down the hall the other way.
(Kelly): Well what was that all about?
(Eli): Dredge obviously wanted to help Dragon advance his career and Dragon turned him down.
(Kelly): Come on Eli, Dredge just wants some help against Digger and Legal tonight, he’s scared!
(Eli): Michael Dredge fears no man. That’s just silly to think that Kelly, Dredge is the world champion!
(Kelly): He’s a coward, that is what he is!
(Eli): Well Kelly, we can resume this debate later, right now we’re getting word of something else going on backstage!
(Kelly): Oh what now?!
We cut to a black and white CCTV feed from outside the arena. Into the shot steps the recognizable figure of Holly Swann, carrying a large sports bag. After a moment, A side exit door opens and Holly steps towards it, offering the bag. A taped hand emerges, taking the bag, before leaning in to the open arms of Holly for a hug. We just about see the top of a hood before the figure disappears and the door closes. Miss Swann looks up and, noticing the camera, quickly flees from our shot.
(Kelly): What was that, did Holly Swann just smuggle something into the stadium?
(Eli): Who knows… She’s a loony toon if she is still obsessed with Leon, so she could have done anything!
(Kelly): Interesting, I’m hoping Security can get a better shot of this later tonight.
(ElI): Maybe, but right now its time for the first match of the night!
Justice Legal vs. Jasmine Lee
(Announcer): Tonight’s opening contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Brooklyn, New York, Accompanied to the ring by William "The Dragon" Draconis… "Black Fusion" Jasmine Lee!
"I'm The Best" by 2ne1 hits and The lights in the arena start to flash red and black; we see someone wearing a red and black hood over their head standing on the ramp.. On the back of the hood in Red and Black Letters “Jasmine Lee” is written. Jasmine moves their head to the beat, points her hand in the air and once the words “Bam Ratatata Tatatata” starts Jasmine pushes the hood off her head. She starts to dance down the ramp followed by William Draconis as she plays with the fans. She then climbs inside of the ring and Draconis slides in. Jasmine smirks as she gets on the top turnbuckle and screams out “ Bam Ratatata Tatatata” towards the fans. It seems some Asian fans know the song and they start doing the dance to it. Jasmine flips off the turnbuckle and she takes off her hood. She hands it to the ring attendant and starts to test the ropes as she looks up the ramp with a grin on her face, William Draconis just stands by, a serious look in his eyes, waiting for the appearance of the man who called him a "snaggle-tooth."
(Eli) :There has to be a fire lit in Draconis right now!
(Kelly):Well if someone called you names I bet you would be upset too!
(Eli): It’s not just that, remember that Legal is the one who knocked Jasmine out at Vendetta with that sharp elbow to the face. Jasmine reportedly had a black eye all week but is now ok and definitely looking to show Legal that she is just as tough as he is.
(Announcer): And her opponent, from London,England, one half of the CRW Tag team champions, Justice Legal!
"Rusted From The Rain" By Billy Talent hits and strobe lights start to go off and Justice Legal walks out wearing his green ring gear and a t-shirt which reads "Pain Is Justice" on the front, the back "And It's Legal!" he pauses at the top of the ramp as Lee and Draconis look on from the ring when an unexpected middle finger flies up from Justice Legal
(Kelly):What was that!? He just flipped off Jasmine Lee, William Draconis and the fans!
(Eli):I'm about as surprised as you Kelly, but I could enjoy this!
Legal continues down the ramp as the music is drowned out in boos for the act he just pulled. He gets to the bottom of the ramp and points up to Draconis and then signals for him to come at him! Draconis looks around and the crowd cheers as he slides out of the ring and runs around it, he goes to clothesline Legal but Legal drills him in the face with a big boot!
(Eli): This match isn’t Legal vs. Dragon! But since the bell hasn’t rung yet, I guess this is just bonus!
The music stops and Draconis gets up, they strike eachother back and forth as Referee Howard Webb gets out of the ring to stop it, he gets halfway towards the men and that's when Jasmine Lee runs off the back ropes and leaps off the near side performing a Springboard Splash on Legal and accidentally Draconis! The crowd goes wild as all three are in a pile on the floor outside the ring and the fans chant “Jasmine-Jasmine!”
(Eli):Holy flying Asian! Jasmine just took out everybody with that splash! What a risky move!
(Kelly):You see Eli, there's no need for a Women's Division because Jasmine Lee knows what to do!
(Eli): Well, I might agree if she had waited for the match to actually begin.
Draconis,Lee and Legal all lay on the floor as the ref looks on trying to decide what to do… The three start to move and Lee is the first one to her feet, she goes to help Draconis up but Legal gets up and walks behind Jasmine Lee, he whips her into the ring apron and lifts her up and into the ring. He crawls in behind her as Draconis gets up but now. The ref has signaled for the bell to start the match.
(Eli): OK, this one is officially underway now!
Legal goes to hit an early leg drop on the downed Jasmine, he runs off the ropes and jumps up for the move but she rolls out of the ring, sending Legal down tailbone first to the mat!
(Kelly): and nobody’s home for the old leg drop!
(Eli): You take pleasure in seeing this kid take bumps don’t you?
(Kelly): Its pain, and its legal, therefore I consider it… justice.
(Eli): …You know Kelly, when the critics called for more comedy on the air, I don’t think they knew how bad your puns were.
(Kelly): Hey, I’m not the one making an entire Katy Perry singles reference on pay per view!
(Eli): Hey Hey… that was brilliant!
Back in the ring, Lee quickly gets up and back into the ring, she runs and kicks the sat-up Legal in the head with a buzzsaw style kick! The noise echoes through the arena and the crowd reacts and William Draconis pounds the mat hard as Jasmine Lee goes for the cover.
…1!
…2!
KICKOUT!
The fans boo as Legal kicks out. Draconis yells at the ref in the ring but it is for not…
Justice Legal gets to his feet and blocks a punch from Jasmine before slinging her across the ring using his size advantage. Legal has Jasmine in the corner, he kicks her in the stomach and she gasps for air as he punches her in the face. She slips down a little bit from the damage done and Legal goes to hit her again but Lee slides under his legs and moves out of the way getting a pop from the fans as She grabs Legal by the legs and he falls down flat! She dives on him, rolling him into an Oklahoma roll and the ref counts...
…1!
…2!
KICKOUT!
(Kelly):An amazing performance by Jasmine Lee here tonight, she took a stiff shot to the face but came right back and surprised Legal with a quick pin.
(Eli):Justice Legal is getting beat by a woman, I can’t believe it. He’s a damn Tag Team champion!
Legal looks up and sees Lee's face as she comes in for another attack, but he kicks her square in the face and she falls back smacking her head off the apron. The fans are stunned by the violence Legal is bringing to Jasmine as Legal crawls over and hooks her leg.
…1!
KICKOUT!
The easy kickout by Jasmine Lee makes Justice Legal instantly more frustrated. He gets up and walks over to the ref and rants about the previous count, complaining that it was too slow! meanwhile, Draconis gets up onto the apron and from the outside of the ring, says something to Jasmine Lee.
Legal is still complaining as Jasmine Lee walks over and turns him around. She kicks him in the mid-section and executes a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors Takedown that gets the fans hyped as Legal crash on the mat! Lee quickly gets up and goes for a bulldog on Legal, however just before she goes to execute it, Legal catches her in the stomach with a huge left hook which sends her stumbling back in pain, Legal rises to his feet and runs towards Lee, hitting her with a clothesline!
(Kelly): This is a true back and forth contest, Eli!
(Eli): Very… it’s really odd to me, I thought Legal would have creamed her… AND NO, not that way. I wasn’t being perverse.
(Kelly): Oh my God E…
(Eli): I said I wasn’t!
Legal picks Lee up by the hair but when he goes to move her closer, she headbutts him in the stomach which sends him doubling over, Lee quickly grabs him and drops back, hitting the "Knock Your Teeth Out" (Inverted stomp face breaker) , the crowd reacts as Legal holds his face as he rolls around in pain! A grin crosses the faces of William Draconis and Jasmine Lee as the fans chant “F him up”, Lee blows a kiss to Draconis and goes over and grabs Legal, bringing him to his feet. Legal shoves her back, but Lee uses the momentum to tumble, hitting the ropes in a handstand before rebounding back with a flying back elbow! Legal hits the far ropes and rebounds, now shaken and dazed, allowing Jasmine to quickly hit a bulldog! The fans are going wild as Jasmine sprints across the ring and hits a lionsault and covers Legal!
(Kelly): WHOA! A flurry of offense from Jasmine Lee! Is this it?!
(Eli): It cant be!
…1!
…2!
…but Legal kicks out!
The fans are shocked as Jasmine leans back on her knees, having a hard time believing the count as well.
(Eli): Legal kicks! Legal kicks!
Jasmine gets to her feet and begins to pump up the crowd as Legal slowly gets to his feet, Jasmine charges him but Legal ducks, bridging the ropes, sending Jasmine tumbling over the top! Luckily for her, Dragon is there to catch her but it sends him stumbling back as well!
(Kelly): Wow, close call for Jasmine there!
Legal sneers at William as he sets Jasmine back down, Jasmine slides back into the ring and runs at Legal, ducking his big boot attempt, she hits the ropes and springboards back looking for a huricanranna but Legal catches her mid air and drills her with a sitout powerbomb! The fans are shocked as Legal drags her to her feet by her long black hair. She seems out of it as he hooks her up and holds her in the air before spiking her into the mat with the Justice Hammer!
(Kelly): oh my… Jasmine could be out cold.
(Eli): and here is the 1,2,3!
..1!
…2!
…3!
(Announcer): here is your winner… Justice Legal!
The fans are booing as Legal smiles sickly as William quickly gets into the ring. Legal backs up and yells something inaudible at Draconis that causes him to explode across the ring, but by then, Legal is already gone. The fans continue to boo as Legal backs up the ramp, making some sort of obscene gesture about Jasmine that gets Draconis and the fans really wound up.
(Kelly): What a pig! This is a wrestling, not porn. What was he trying to imply with that gesture Eli?
(Eli): that was pretty much crossing the line there, I’m not going to touch that one. Bad move by Legal, but he did get the win.
(Kelly): I hope Dredge snaps him tonight.
(Eli): wow Kelly, you’re really on edge tonight…
(Kelly): I’m sorry ,but that was just uncalled for. I think a fine should be looming for Legal after that.
(Eli): fans, the incident we are referring too was luckily not caught on camera, and we are being told by the production truck that it will not be shown, but we do apologize to the fans here in attendance tonight.,.. We’re going to kick it backstage now…
The camera cuts to backstage, and we're walking along a corridor. We turn and there in front of us is Leon Corbin, sat in a corner, his head down. Whatever he is doing obscured from our view.
(Leon): Hahahahaha... I know you're there...
The camera slows a lot, stepping very cautiously now.
(Leon): I can hear your heartbeat... Oooh that's fast... Pitter-patter-pitter-patter-boom-boom-BOOM!
The camera stops dead, the deep, panicking breathing of the camera operator can be heard.
(Leon): I know why your here... You want to knoooow... You want to seeeee...
Leon turns his head and shoulders, however whatever he is doing is still hidden.
(Leon): Don't be afraid... Come closer... I won't hurt you...
The cameraman takes a deep breath, and steps forward a few more steps.
(Leon): That's it.. I'm safe.. You're safe.. It'll all be ok..
Leon turns a little bit more, but we still are no closer to seeing what he's holding.
(Leon): I won't hurt you... You'll be ok... I won't hurt you...
Finally, when we are just mere steps from Leon, he turns the final bit so we can see the content of his hands. The cameraman jumps at the sight... In his left there's a Buddy Zent action figure. In the right, Michael Dredge.
(Leon): I'm playing... You want to join me? I have more round here somewhere...
He begins frantically searching, picking up figures of several of the other Code Red stars – William Draconis, Justice Legal, Gravedigger.
(Leon): Ah... I've lost Payne.. That's a shame.. But here's Diego!
Leon shows a Vega figure to the camera.
(Leon): So, who do you want to be?
The camera quickly fades and cuts somewhere else backstage where it focuses on the name EDDIE PHOENIX. The crowd instantly pops when a hand comes into view knocking on the door. The door opens and Gavin Rush head pop out from the dressing room. There is a much smaller pop for Gavin.
The camera zooms out revealing Diego de la Vega standing outside the dressing room. The crowd rises up and pops for the luchador as he speaks.
(Diego): Is Eddie in?
(Gavin): Yeah … step in.
The door opens wide as Gavin leads Diego into the locker room where Eddie Phoenix sits. He looks up and smiles seeing his friend Diego walk into the locker room.
(Eddie): Diego! Que pasa amigo?
(Diego): Hello Eddie. We need to talk.
(Eddie): Oh?
(Diego): Yeah about Vendetta.
(Eddie): Listen man, don’t sweat it. I don’t pay attention to those rumor websites. I know we’re boys. Consider the whole thing squashed.
Eddie puts an arm around Diego which Diego slowly grabs and takes off his shoulder.
(Diego): It’s not squashed Eddie. I’m not cool with what happened at Vendetta. I teamed up with you because we believed in the same things; that in the ring is where you make your mark in this business.
(Eddie): Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. I still believe that. Man you’ve changed lately…
(Diego): Yeah Eddie I have changed. I was freaking run over by a damn car!! Did you forget??
(Eddie): No man I didn’t forget. I was at that hospital remember? Let’s not act like I’m not there for you brother. I was there for you on Sunday.
(Diego): That’s exactly my point Eddie. You didn’t need to. That’s not how I do things … that’s not how a luchador does things. Sykes put me in that hospital and I was going to show him and show our fans that’s not how you get ahead.
(Eddie): And that’s exactly what you did. You put him down in that ring. You locked in that armbar. You won the match. I fail to see what was so wrong that you had to come at me like this.
(Diego): That’s my point Eddie. It was your friend who interfered in my match the whole time. Remember? It was you that hit Sykes with the brass knucks remember? I didn’t need your help that night.
(Eddie): Alright look I get it. You’re going through something right now. I remember how angry I was getting out from the hospital and wanting to get my hands on people. Look, just relax a little. Things are looking up now.
Diego shakes his head at Eddie. He looks up and points a finger in his chest.
(Diego): Let me put it another way. I don’t WANT your help.
Eddie looks down at Diego’s finger and then into the eyes of the luchador. Eddie is no longer all smiles. Gavin in the back gets up and squares up. Diego drops his finger and walks out of his locker room as the fans grow tense and we rejoin Kelly and Eli at ringside.
(Kelly): Oh no, that’s not good. Eddie and Diego seem to now be at odds and what does that do for them? Diego is all Eddie has watching his back other than Gavin Rush, and Diego has no back up either. This is just what a worm like Jack Bookman wants!
(Eli): Well I think they should fight it out. Nothing like a good ole fashion grudge match!
(Kelly): You aren’t concerned with this?
(Eli): Kelly, when I was a wrestler we didn’t have alliances, we used people when we could, then we beat the hell out of them. That’s what it seems like Diego is doing now.
(Kelly): Diego didn’t use Eddie!
(Eli): Wait a few weeks, I bet he’s accused…
(Kelly): anyways, how about that vignette with Leon?
(Eli): He seemed happy… must have been a little Action Figure Therapy
(Kelly): He’s unstable! His doctor wrote an open letter to CRW staff that if he was seen to avoid him, and he’s going to compete tonight?
(Eli): …Well, that’s wrestling for you...
Salmoneus Damien Pearce & Chris Titan vs. William Draconis and Leon Corbin
(Announcer): The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL! And is a TAAAG TEEEAAM match!
first, coming to the ring, making his Code Red Wrestling debut, from Miami, Florida, Salmoneus Damien Pearce!
As the lights flicker off “Iron” By Woodkid begins to play across the public announce system. Out walks Salmoneus Damien Pearce from behind the black curtains. He can be seen wearing a black hooded mantel.
(Eli): “I hope this guy isn’t as wet as him name.”
(Kelly): “Good one Eli.”
Once his name is heard a mixed reaction can be heard from the fans, although the hostile crowd mainly boo the unknown wrestler. Salmoneus slowly begins his walk down the aisle, cracking his neck and fingers. Once at ringside he then walks around the ring before climbing the steel steps and awaiting his tag partner.
(Announcer): “And his PARTNER… from Fullerton, California.. Chris! Titan!”
Lynyrd Skynyrd "Gimme Back My Bullets" plays across the sound system, sending the fans into a chorus of boos. A horn blares and from behind the video wall comes a ’65 Chevelle, he revs the engine and honks the horn again before stepping out.
(Kelly): “Can this guy not use the car park!”
(Eli): “It’s $1.50 an hour, Kelly, even I got the bus in.”
Titan exits the car and makes his way to the ramp. Enjoying the hostility, Titan makes his way down the ramp as pyro explodes behind him. He pauses for a moment and has a look around the arena, before sliding in and sizing up his tag partner.
(Kelly): “An interesting pairing, don’t you think?”
(Eli): “Titan Salmon! Like some kind of monster fish.”
(Kelly): “Awful Eli, awful.”
(Announcer): “And their opponents, first, from Dallas, Texas!” William “The Dragon” Draconis!”
“Nautral Born Killer'' by Avenged Sevenfold hits the arena and a video clip of the General Lee jumping over dunes… The fans pop as Draconis storms out from the back, visibly angered by the past match, Dragon makes a bee line to the ring.
(Kelly): “Draconis was impressive at Vendetta, he’s got a lot of fight in him.”
(Eli): “Well he is a Dragon, Kelly.”
(Announcer): “And his partner from parts unknown in England, Leon “The Dark Curse” Corbin!”
(Eli): “Hey I was there once after a night on the tiles in England!”
(Kelly): “Somewhere unknown?”
(Eli): “You bet ya! I friggin’ love the English!”
(Kelly): “You’re sick Eli.””
“Nobody's Fool” by Cinderella fills the arena. As the guitar winds through the intro the lighting dims slightly. Leon walks out with a sadistic grin on his face and his hood up.
(Eli): “Not as sick as this guy Kelly!”
Stopping at the top of the stage he throws off the hood then takes in the fans abuse. Slowly, he walks to ring, stopping at the bottom of the ramp and eyeing up the three other men.
(Kelly): “Will tonight be the night Corbin picks up a victory?”
Leon circles the ring, before leaping onto the apron. Slowly, he slides in, watching his opponents as they stand in the three other corners. He gets to his feet and removes his hood, looking at Draconis who gives him a small nod.
(Kelly): “Well this should be an interesting one, all very different men, who do you think will work best Eli?”
(Eli): “Well at least Corbin and Draconis have something in common.”
(Kelly): “And what’s that Eli?”
(Eli): “They both lost to Zent!”
DING DING DING!
(Kelly): “Look’s like Draconis going to start this one with Salmoneus Damien Pearce!”
(Eli): “Dragon fish!”
(Kelly): “Will you stop it Eli?”
Both men circle the ring, eyeing each other up as they slap their arms and flick their heads. After a few moments, they tie up, with Draconis getting the upper hand, sending Pearce into the corner.
(Ref): “Break!”
Draconis releases the hold but takes advantage with a quick kick to Pearce’s stomach. As Pearce tries to block, Draconis grabs his opponent’s arm and pulls him across the ring, unleashing a huge Irish whip into the opposite turnbuckle.
(Kelly): “Woah!”
(Eli): “He must like his fish battered!”
As Pearce bounces of the corner, Draconis follows up with a huge clothesline, sending Pearce onto his neck in the centre of the ring.
(Kelly): “He is one powerful guy!”
(Eli): “Or Salmoneus is just really weak..”
With Pearce still on the mat, Draconis looks over for Leon, who’s not the apron. Instead, he’s in the front row amongst the fans, reaching his hand over the barrier as if calling for the tag.
(Eli): “What the?!”
Draconis looks over to Corbin, who is still reaching desperately for the tag as the fans around him enjoy his odd behaviour. Draconis looks on with a puzzled expression, before dropping to the mat and rolling out the ring. He walks over to Corbin, who is squinting his eyes, with his arm reached over the barrier as much as possible, dying for the tag. Draconis slaps his hand lightly and looks extremely confused.
(Eli): “He got the tag!”
Quickly, Leon jumps the barrier and runs round the edge of the ring. After completing a full circle, he finally slides in but is met with a huge kick for SDP.
(Eli): “Hopefully that will knock some sense into him.”
Completely bemused by Cobin’s behaviour, Draconis shouts at his partner, who lays in the ring, holding his head in pain. DVP makes the tag, and Titan steps in, circling Corbin who’s still down from the kick.
(Kelly): “Corbin looks hurt!”
Titan watches Corbin, before making a move to grab him. As he does, Leon grabs Titan by the head and rolls him up for the cover!
Ref: 1!
Ref: 2!
KICK OUT!
Titan kicks out, but Corbin thinks he’s won, and slides out the ring with his hands raised in the air.
(Eli): “What planet is this guy from?!”
(Kelly): “Draconis looks pissed!”
Draconis continues to shout at Corbin, telling him it was only a two. As the men exchange words, Titan bounces of the ropes and drives his legs under the bottom rope into the face of Leon Corbin.
(Kelly): “Baseball slide from Titan!”
Titan’s impact sends Corbin crash’ing into the barriers as he wheezes in pain and holds his back. Titan wastes no time and picks Corbin up, sending him into the ring, before tagging his partner.
(Eli): “Here comes King Cod!”
As Corbin tries to make his way over to Draconis, Pearce catches him with a kick to the head and an elbow to the chest. He pulls Corbin away from Draconis and drops another elbow, before grabbing Corbin’s leg and going for the cover.
Ref: 1!
Ref: 2!
Kick Out!
(Kelly): “Corbin better get his game together, no wonder he’s still winless in CRW!”
As Corbin kicks out, Pearce locks in a sleeper hold, wearing Corbin down as he loses his breath. Draconis is urging for the tag, but Pearce keeps the hold locked firmly, smothering Corbin in in the centre of the ring.
Ref: “Do you want to quit?”
Corbin shakes his head and starts to battle the sleeper, digging deep for the strength to break out from the lock. Pearce holds it tightly, but Corbin won’t give, slowly making his way onto his knees, before rising to his feet.
He lands an elbow in the stomach of Pearce, followed by another! The hold is now weak, and Corbin lands one more elbow, breaking away from Pearce as Draconis calls for the tag.
Free from the hold, Corbin dives for the corner with his hand in front, but leaps for the opposite corner to where Draconis is standing!
(Eli): “He’s just tagged mid air!”
(Kelly): “What is going on?”
With Draconis fuming on the outside of the ropes, Corbin lays in the other corner, holding his face from where he landed. Frustrated by his partner, Draconis makes his way into the ring, but is instantly blocked by the referee in charge.
Ref: “No, there was no tag.”
(Kelly): “The Dragon looks pissed!”
(Eli): “There’s a fire in his belly Eli!”
While the ref stops Draconis from entering, Pearce makes the tag to Titan, who storms over to Corbin and pulls him to his feet. After a quick punch to the stomach, Titan lifts Corbin up for a suplex, stalling for a second before slamming him into the mat.
(Kelly): “Huge suplex from Titan!”
(Eli): “Titanic!”
Corbin bounces of the mat and Titan is straight back on the offense, nailing Corbin with kick after kick. Corbin looks hurt and Titan takes advantage, picking up Corbin and wrapping his hands round him, ready to execute a belly-to-belly.
(Eli): “Incoming!”
Titan throws Corbin over his head with a huge belly-to-belly, who rattles of the mat and into the corner. The crowd explode with cheers, as the match raises tempo, Titan following his suplex up with a quick running elbow.
Ref: One!
Ref: Two!
Kick Out!
(Kelly): “Close call for Corbin!”
Titan continues his offense, lifting Corbin up, nailing him with rights and lefts and finally with a head butt. Draconis is urging for the tag, but Titan keeps him in the opposite corner, winking at Draconis, enraging him more.
(Eli): “Dragon wants in!”
(Kelly): “He might not get the chance!”
Following the head butt, Titan kicks Corbin and pulls him in between his legs, signally to the crowd for the Irish Car Bomb.
(Eli): “This one could be over!”
While Draconis shouts abuse to his opponents, Titan lifts Corbin up, ready to nail him with a power bomb in the centre of the ring.
(Kelly): “Irish Car Bomb coming!”
Before Titan can slam Corbin, he wriggles free, and this time flies into the correct corner, tagging in a pumped up Draconis!
(Eli): “Uh oh!”
Draconis comes firing out of his corner, connecting with a huge clothesline to the neck of Titan. Pearce jumps into the ring and runs at Draconis, only to get thrown seven feet in the air, with a huge back body drop!
(Kelly): “Go on then Eli..”
(Eli): “FLYING FISH! FLYING FISH!”
Pearce rattles of the mat and Draconis looks pumped, storming over to Titan who’s recovering from the clothesline.
(Kelly): “Draconis looking to end it here!”
Draconis picks up Pearce and whips him against the rope, following up with a huge big boot to the face of his opponent. Pearce hits the mat, and Draconis turns to Titan, who’s back on his feet from the clothesline. Draconis kicks him in the stomach, and throws him against the ropes, grabbing his bicep while his opponent comes back.
(Eli): “Bloodline coming!”
BAM!
Draconis nearly takes Titan’s head off with the Bloodline (Clothesline from Hell), widening his eyes, adrenaline rushing through his veins as he feasts over a broken Titan.
(Kelly): “He could be dead!”
Titan is clean out, but Pearce is on his feet, edging towards Draconis still dazed from the back body drop. Draconis smiles and slaps his hand around the throat of Pearce, signally for the Southern Revenge
(Kelly): “Here it comes!”
With his almighty power, Draconis throws Pearce nearly eight foot in the eye with his hand, before catching him on the way down with a huge stunner.
(Eli): “Holy mackerel!”
Pearce almost snaps in half from the impact, eyes in the back of his head as Draconis gets to his feet.
(Kelly): “Look! There’s Corbin on the ropes!”
Out of nowhere, Corbin makes a huge leap towards Pearce, landing a huge Double Foot Stomp (Psychosia) straight into the middle of his chest.
(Kelly): “This one has to be over!”
Corbin slides out of the ring and Draconis hooks the leg.
Ref: ONE!
Ref: TWO!
Ref: THREE!!
(Eli): “What a way to end it!”
(Announcer): “Here are your winners… William Draconis and Leon Corbin!!”
(Kelly): “And odd duo, but they made it work!”
(Eli): “They really took the SOLE out of Pearce!”
(Kelly): “Will you stop with the fish jokes, please?!”
(Eli): “Have you haddock nuff?”
(Kelly): “Oh COME ON!”
(Eli): “Sorry Kelly, I’ll change my tuna.”
(Kelly): “You’re pathetic, you know that right?”
(Eli): “You are my rock.”
(Kelly): “ENOUGH!
(Eli): “Okay, okay, obviously not the time or the plaice!”
Keli bangs the table, and stares angrily at Eli.
(Eli): “Okay, I’ll stop..”
(Kelly): "But what a performance from Draconis and Corbin, despite some odd behavior, these guys could make it work here in Code Red!"
Corbin disappears into the crowd as Draconis stands victorious atop the entrance ramp, meanwhile Titan rolls from the ring, walking past his car and straight into the back-area, but as Pearce begins to exit out of the ring, a hooded figure can be seen jumping over the ringside barricade with a steel chair in one of his hands. The hooded figure quickly slides in the ring, as he does so Pearce notices him, and turns around, though before he can get to him ,the hooded figure can already be seen standing, the two stare down one another.
As Pearce turns away from the hooded figure, the hooded figure grabs him and turns him around, he waste no time in delivering a kick to Pearce’s mid section which then he follows it up as he drops the chair behind him. He then drops to his back, delivering a dangerous DDT to Pearce onto the chair, laying Pearce out cold. He continues his assault on Pearce delivering a few more chair shots with his already mangled steel chair.
After a few seconds he stops and signals for a microphone.
(): Greetings CRW, your all probably wondering why I attacked Salmoneus Damien Pearce just now huh? Well to be honest the guy’s a joke, having faced him before in a smaller promotion, I finally got the chance to do the very thing I’ve been wanting to do to him since we first met one another…
The figure pauses for a few seconds before continuing on.
(): Now as to who I am, you all can refer to me as “The Virus” Casper Atticus St. Holmes, and I’ve come to CRW to do one thing infect each and everyone of you, I’ve come to infect the other CRW stars as well for I am the very poison that’ll change the surface, the atmosphere of this promotion you all call Code Red Wrestling, times are changing and there is no antidote to cure this virus, for this virus is an un healable infection that like I said will change the surface of Code Red…
As the figure now identified as Casper Atticus St. Holmes says as he exit’s the ring the very same way he had entered.
(Kelly): What the hell was that?!
(Eli): Well all jokes aside, someone just took out Pearce and I think he might need some medical attention!
(Kelly): Who is this “Virus?!”
(Eli): Beats me! That was a deadly DDT!
The medical staff runs down to the ring to tend to Pearce as the cameras cut backstage…
Dredge is in his wrestling gear, he has his world title gripped in a death grip in his gloved hand as he walks down the hall nervously looking out for Gravedigger he rounds a corner bumps into Justice Legal who Dredge instantly mistakes as Gravedigger, Dredge falls on his back side already throwing his hand up in protest before realizing its Justice Legal. Dredge looks at him for a moment then snaps up to his feet looking around hoping no one saw him beginning to beg for mercy.
(Dredge): What are you doing here?! You don't just sneak up on people you know especially me! That's a good way to get your ass hole turned inside out you careless fuck!
(Legal): Hey man calm the fuck down, you're the one who wasn't looking when he turned the corner, so here's my piece of advice. WALK AWAY!
Dredge's emotions begin to get the best of him but then he realizes who better to watch his back then Gravedigger's own partner so in his sales pitch he throws the offer out to him.
(Dredge): Hey you know what man, we're cool.... We're square... Yeah... I have a offer that might interest you bro, check this shit out I’ll give you 50 G's and a world title shot whenever you want it if you watch my back and help me do Digger in tonight in our match.
Legal looks up with a grin on his face, he quickly releases an eerie laugh as he takes his index finger and pokes Dredge hard on the chest with every word.
(Legal):Who the hell do you think I am? Kevin Legacy? Well, I'm not! You think you can bribe me to hurt my partner? HELL NO! I WILL NEVER DO ANYTHING TO GRAVEDIGGER! THAT MAN HAS BEEN THROUGH ENOUGH SHIT!
Legal breathes heavily and his mood swings kick in. He unfolds his hand and lays it on Dredge's shoulder.
(Legal): (Soothing Tone) So, take my advice and walk away!
Dredge begins to get a little edgy and nervous, the thought of this rat bastard rejecting him sickens him and makes him want to lash out in the worst fit of rage, but the world champ knows Gravedigger could turn up any moment and decides to let Legal have the last word, as the champ brushes passed Legal the scene cuts back to ringside as the next match gets underway…
“Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh vs. “The Main Event” Buddy Zent
(Announcer): The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a non-title match! First coming to the ring, from Las Vegas, Nevada… “The Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh!
“I want it all” by Armageddon begins to play as the fans begin to boo and chant “We want Buddy” moments later, Chris Mosh steps out from behind the curtain. The Pretty Boy makes his trademark cocky waltz down to the ring, flirting with the cute ladies in the front row on his way to the ring… Chris walks over to Ramon De la Hoya and ask for the mic as the fans continue to boo him.
(Kelly): Oh great he has a mic what is he going to talk about
(Eli): shut up Kelly, the only real superstar in CRW has something to say.
Chris Mosh smirks as he brings the mic to his lips.
(Mosh): Before we get started, I want to say after I beat Buddy, I want to fight Diego in a non-title match as well! See now Diego and me have never really fought one on one, just like Me and this wannabe of me have never fought one on one, but I know by next week after I beat Diego I will pick which Title I will fight for because I will make one of these two loser famous.
Mosh smirks as he hands the mic over to Ramon as the TV champion’s music hits…
(Announcer): and his opponent… From Resno, California… he is the CRW Television Champion… “The Main Event” Buddy Zent!
The intro to "Deeper Underground" by Jamiroquai plays on the sound system as lights flash across the arena. As the intro builds, gold sparks fill the entrance, building suspense. Slowly, rising from below, Zent appears, arms crossed with a screwface. The music crashes and his smile breaks out, exploding on his way to the ring, oozing with charisma. He slaps the fans hands in quick succession before sliding into the ring, stalling for a split second, before hopping to his feet.
(Eli): This jack-wagon can’t even keep his own belt. Some security guard has it now!
(Kelly): Buddy Zent is talented; you can chalk that incident up to inexperience.
(Eli): and being drunk!
(Kelly): Come on Eli, cut the kid some slack.
(Eli): No, anyone punk calling himself the main event before ever even wrestling gets no slack from me.
(Kelly): …Well, he was already punished by losing his magazine slot for this months CRW magazine, so he’s felt the effects.
(Eli): Not enough. Not only has he lost the belt and tried to replace it with a john cena fake, but he’s also called out the owner and our world champion, trying to go on strike.
(Kelly): Well he’s here now.
(Eli): Only because the boss threatened to sue him for breach of contract….
The fans wait anxiously as Zent calls for the mic from Ramon. A buzz fills the air as the champion raises a hand to silence them.
(Zent): New York… Who’s having a delicious day?!
The crowd explodes back with “WE ARE!”
(Zent): …and who wants to hear what I have to say?!
The crowd roars back again with “YES MAN!”
(Zent): What’s my name?!
The fans buzz as they scream “Buddy Zent!”
(Zent): That’s right, and I am the Main Ev—
Suddenly Zent is cut off as “Face to the Floor” by Chevelle BLASTS over the PA and suddenly the cheers turn to boos as the CRW owner, Talon Wilkinson steps out onto the entrance stage…
The fans continue to boo as Talon walks down and has a seat at the announcers booth.
(Eli): Mr. Wilkinson! Welcome to the desk!
(Talon): Thank you Eli, as always it is a pleasure.
(Kelly): Hello Mr. Wilkinson, why are you out here tonight?
(Talon): Well Kelly, I own the place, so I figured I’d sit wherever I wanted tonight.
(Eli): Good answer sir.
(Talon): Eli, don’t suck up to me. I grew up watching you, act like you’ve still got a pair.
Zent drops the mic, looking a bit uncomfortable as the boss has a watchful eye on him as the bell rings…
(Talon): I really just wanted to see what my new TV champion is really able to do when some pressure is put on him, and I figured if I had lost a 12,000 dollar championship belt the most pressure that could be on me would be to have the boss sitting ringside.
(Eli): I can’t believe he lost it. I was livid, just from a former champions stand point.
(Kelly): I still say give the kid a break.
(Talon): trust me, if he doesn’t recover the belt, I will definitely break something.
In the ring, Mosh and Zent have tied up as a technical battle begins. Counters and reversals flood the stage as the camera seems more focused on the boss at ringside.
(Talon): You see, I see some promise in Mosh, Zent has the potential as well, but his little publicity stunt put him in my dog house.
(Kelly): So do you like Mosh because his sister is “working” for you now?
(Talon): Ms. Reyes, that is a completely unprofessional question. I keep business and… pleasure, separate. Chris has talent, he just needs someone to tap the potential for him.
(Eli): Ashley Mosh too eh? You tap that potential?
In the ring, Zent gets the upper hand, dropping Mosh with a very nice hip toss into a rear chin lock. The fans chant “Buddy-Buddy” as the TV champion works the Pretty Boy’s neck. Zent releases the hold and sends a hard soccer kick to Mosh’s lower back as the fans let out a big “ooooooh!” Zent smiles and quickly flips over Mosh’s seated body, hitting a picture perfect forward neckbreaker before going for the cover.
(Kelly): A great string of moves there from Zent!
(Eli): He might have it here!
…1!
…2!
…kickout!
(Talon): It’ll take a little more than a neckbreaker to win a match this early. I mean, really?
(Kelly): Talon, how were you when you were a rookie?
(Talon): I was more polished at a younger age. I started my career when I was 16, and before that I was wrestling in the backyard circuit.
(Eli): And that takes guts Kelly, backyard wrestling was intense!
Zent continues the assault on Mosh, lifting him up and connecting with a double underhook backbreaker and then a nice leg drop. Mosh rolls to his stomach instantly, avoiding a pinfall.
(Talon): see, that’s intelligent.
Zent lifts Mosh to his feet and hits the ropes, diving for a crossbody. Mosh ducks the crossbody though, and quickly strikes Zent as he gets back to his feet, connecting with a dropkick. Mosh wastes no time as he grabs the TV champ and suplexes him with the “Moshplex”, hooking the leg for the pin!
…1!
…2!
But Zent kicks out!
Mosh stays aggressive, grabbing Zent again by the hair and quickly throwing a boot into his gut. Buddy doubles over and is dropped with a DDT as the fans boo and chant “Mosh sucks!” Chris stands up and arrogantly smiles as the fans boo him. He plays it off and cockily stands on Zent’s chest as the ref counts.
…1!
…2!
But Zent kicks out.
(Kelly): What a stupid move, why not really cover him there?
(Talon): He’s playing mind games with the champ, it’s a common tactic Kelly.
(Eli): That’s true, but I don’t think Mosh should be playing games, he should be going for the win. That was a nice Mosh Plex and a nice DDT, but he needs to put Zent way.
(Talon): Zent’s going to slip up, just you wait and see…
The fans continue to get behind Zent as Mosh pulls the young American to his feet once again, this time chopping him hard across the chest! Zent suddenly chops Mosh back as the fans yell “WOOO!”
Mosh chops Zent again, and Zent fires one back! “WOOOO!” Mosh goes to Chop Zent again, but buddy catches the arm and quickly backslides Mosh into a pin!
…1!
…2!
…but Mosh squirms free!
(Kelly): He almost put him away right there!
(Eli): That was too close for comfort for Mosh I am sure!
Mosh quickly gets to his feet and goes for a clothesline but Zent ducks and hits the ropes dropping Mosh with a clothesline of his own! Mosh again gets to his feet as Zent begins to get momentum going on his side! Zent flies, hitting the crossbody before kipping up to his feet! The fans pop as he yells “INTENSITY!” The fans yell it back as he revs up and hits the ropes again, this time rebounding and dropping Mosh with a modified “rough ryder” (reverse single leg bulldog) The fans pop again as Buddy forgoes the cover and begins to signal for the “Z Plex”
(Eli): He’s calling for the end here! …hey, what are you…
Mosh stumbles to his feet as he groggily finds his footing the fans begin to buzz… He backs into Buddy, but before Zent can go for the “Z” Plex, Talon’s voice rings out over the PA as he has stood up and grabbed a microphone.
(Talon): Zent… you’ve had a very interesting two weeks… First you win the TV title, then you threaten to no-show… then you let someone walk off with the CRW’s title belt…
Zent turns around, shocked as Talon continues.
(Talon): So Buddy, I just thought I’d let you know that this might not be the only time I sit ringside for one of your matches…
The fans begin to boo as Zent continues to look at the boss.
(Talon): You see, until the TV title is back where it belongs, you’ll be seeing A LOT more of me… and as for that little stunt about protesting and not showing up…
Right then, Chris Mosh spins Zent around and lifts him up into the “Mosh Pit!” The fans shriek as the fan favorite is dropped head first into the mat and Mosh covers him!
(Kelly): NO! NO! NO!
…1!
…2!
…3!
(Announcer): Here is your winner… “Pretty Boy” Chris Mosh!
(Kelly): I can’t believe it.
(Eli): Mosh wins! What an upset!
(Kelly): what a screw job!
As Mosh’s music plays, the Pretty Boy stands up, posing and gloating like he has just won the world series, meanwhile, Talon climbs into the ring… He looks down at Buddy, who is clutching his head, still in pain from the big “Mosh Pit” but Talon simply smirks at him and walks by. Mosh continues to celebrate as Talon gets closer.
(Eli): Whats going on here?
(Kelly): Mosh should probably leave…
Talon stands behind Mosh, who slowly turns around to find the boss standing uncomfortably close… The fans chant “DO IT- DO IT” as Mosh stairs at the boss with an uneasy smile on his face. Suddenly, Talon smiles and extends his hand, and Mosh exhales a sigh of relief… The two shake hands and the fans boo loudly. Talon’s smile quickly fades as he pulls Mosh closer and right into the “Vertigo” (Rock Bottom” Mosh is driven into the mat hard as Talon stands up, once again smiling, as he tells Mosh “Now we’re even.” (in reference to the impersonator a few episodes back). The fans are confused as Talon looks down at both Mosh and Zent and exits the ring as his music hits.
(Kelly): So Talon gets Mosh the win, but only because he wanted to punish Zent?
(Eli): I guess so, the Boss has reason to punish both men, and apparently that’s what he decided to do. I guess tonight’s message was really simply “Don’t piss off the Boss!”
(Kelly): Well either way, Mosh gets a win over Buddy Zent, handing him his first CRW defeat… what a rough week for Buddy.
The camera cuts backstage once again were we find Michael Dredge walks down the locker room ally wearing his wrestling gear, his world title around his waist and a briefcase of 50 grand he sees Leon Corbin turn the corner and begins to throw the pitch at him to aid him at ringside tonight
Michael Dredge: Leon! Hey buddy I have a deal you would be fucking crazy to pass up check this shit out! If you watch my back at ring side I will pay you 50 grand in this brief case and give you a title shot at the world title anytime you want it so what do you say man?
Leon freezes, looking at the camera, like a deer in the headlights of a truck. He flitters, looking between the cameraman and the camera. Backing away slowly he reaches the corner again, turning and disappearing out of view, completely blanking Dredge and the question.
After seeing Leon walk off Dredge begins to panic hes running his gloved hand through his hair wildly as sweat begins to form on his face as Dredge heads back to the catering table he sees Diego de la Vega getting himself a refreshment, Dredge without a second thought approaches him holding his briefcase out
Michael Dredge: Hey man I need your help desperately! Can you help me?! Look I have 50 grand in here and I will pay it to you if you can accompany me down to the ring and watch my back in the handicap match I will even throw in a world title shot for you that you can cash in at any time!
Diego stares back at Michael Dredge switching his Apex title from his right shoulder to his left shoulder tensing up in the process. He looks down at Dredge's case and then into his eyes.
(Diego): Hey Man? Did I miss the part where we became homeboys?
Diego sets his drink down on the catering table. His flexes his hand between a clenched fist and stretching his fingers out.
(Diego): So let me get this right ... 50 grand and a world title match. I get that and all I have to do is be your tag team partner? I get that part right?
Dredge shakes his head no his eyes dart around nervously scanning the area to make sure Gravedigger won't walk up on him before replying
Michael Dredge: No see they wont even give me that man! But they never said I couldnt have someone come down to the ring with me and you know kinda make sure that I'll be ok. All you would have to do is just hang around outside and occasionally get involved thats all it will be easy cash, easy world title shot what do you say bro?
Diego notices the paranoia in Dredge's eyes. How he nervously whips his head around as if anything could be around the corner. The man can't even stand in place. The briefcase full of money shakes in his hands. Diego drops the Apex title to his side squaring up and standing face to face with Dredge.
(Diego): No not cool .... BRO. You've been throwing your weight around ever since I stepped into this company. You played with this company like it was your own personal chess board. You're willing to sacrifice anything and anybody to get what you want and you think by throwing money in my face that I'm going to get on your side?
Dredge begins to shake his head frantically as he tries to hold up a hand to explain reason to Diego but is cut short by Diego.
(Diego): You've been so busy playing with your own chess pieces that your not even looking across that board. See I don't need your money and I damn well don't need your title shot.
Diego lifts the Apex Championship so that it is right next to his and Dredge face
(Diego): If you somehow survive tonight against Gravedigger and Justice Legal. If you somehow survive and keep that World Title. Then maybe you will see me in that ring with you; but it won't be by your side. I'm the cabron whose gonna take it.
Dredge sensing the mounting tension with the Apex champion begins to back pedal then spins around taking flight running away as fast as his legs will carry him
Maria walks over holding a tray of sandwhiches for herself and Diego de la Vega. She looks confused as she speaks with him.
(Maria): What did he want?
(Diego): A miracle
Camera feed switches over back to ringside as we get set for the next bout.