Post by Talon Wilkinson on Nov 5, 2011 14:02:30 GMT -5
Live on ESPN2
September 23, 2011
The cameras cut to a promotional video recapping Gold, Guts, and Glory… immediately afterwards a video package plays recapping the events leading up to the announcement of the Apex Championship Round Robin tournament ending with a freeze frame…
(Bookman voice over): To win the Apex championship… you have to PROVE yourself… THIS, is Proving Grounds!
Fireworks erupt as ‘‘Killing in the Name Of’‘ by Rage Against the Machine begins blast. The fans are on their feet, cheering, chanting, and holding up their signs…
(Mike): Welcome ladies and gents to the first ever CRW Proving Grounds! I’m Mike Conway and this is Eli Brooks and tonight we will be getting a firsthand look at the first round of the Apex division’s Round Robin tournament!
(Eli): Its going to be hell for these 6 men Mike, they will be tested, pushed to the limit, and then over it… 6 straight weeks of wrestling, no off week, no rest… They are going to definitely earn the title.
(Mike): Very true E… we are still reeling from the end of Gold, Guts, and Glory last week, and we hope to get some answers on that tonight as well but…
Suddenly ‘‘Amazing’‘ by Kanye West begins to play as the fans rise to their feet cheering.
(Ramon): Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Eddddddiiiiieeee Pheoooooooooooooonix!
(Eli): Well, here’ another issue I have with the power that be, why is Eddie out here and not our champions Michael Dredge, no one wants to hear from the loser
(Mike): In all fairness, Eddie had that match won, Again, and he was taken out by our boss Talon Wilkerson. Let’s not forget also that he was not pinned so in every right Eddie really never lost that match.
(Eli): Who is our new champ Mike?
(Mike): I understand but, we all saw what happened…
(Eli): Mike answer the question, who won?
(Mike): Dredge…
(Eli): Which makes Eddie a loser, correct?
(Mike): In the archives yes but …
(ELI): Case closed!
Eddie makes his way to the ring after high fiving a few kids in the crowd. He points to a sign that reads ‘‘Eddie still hasn’t been pinned’‘. Eddie smiles and nods with thumbs up as he slides into the ring.
(Mike): This should be good…
Eddie ask for a mic as the ring announcer brings him one, he stands in the middle of the ring and looks around as the crowd is getting louder. Chants of ‘‘Eddie Eddie Eddie’‘ Can be heard throughout the arena. He points to the screen as a replay of Gold ,Guts and Glory plays as everyone watches Talon ‘‘Killswitch’‘ Eddie and then make the count for Dredge. Boo’s ring throughout the arena..
(Eddie): I know!, Trust me, if your upset and booing, imagine how I feel. But this isn’t a time to soak on the past. Way to many of us here in CRW spend way to much time thinking about the past, Right Dredge? What this is about, is the Future, this is about my future and the future of this company. And that brings me to something our, Oh So, intelligent Owner said.
Everyone boos…
(Eddie): I know, I boo him too. You all should let him know how you feel, come on Talon Sucks!
Everyone starts chanting ‘‘Talon Sucks’‘
(Eddie): I’m not going to sit here and be too upset at Dredge, He’s always been an opportunistic coward. So this falls right into his legacy, nothing surprising. But what is that our genius of an owner decided to step over that line and align himself with Dredge., A cast off, A guy who for all intent and purpose is literally on his last leg. And why Talon, because of some mean mail you received from another company. Yeah you puffed your chest about me bringing in other wrestlers but when those ratings came in your constant nod and mile when you passed me in the hallways told me other wise. But I guess it was all part of the rouse. Talons for one minute do not expect me to believe that this was spontaneous and that no one knew. I find it hard to believe that. Matter of fact at this moment it doesn’t really matter what I believe does it. It’s all about what you put out there. It’s all about how you spin it. But no matter how much you put sugar in that shit, it’s still shit my friend and these people can smell it.
Crowd cheers
(Eddie): See and through all that non sense you have spoken, the one thing that really gets under my skins is that fact you said I was a liability. That I would run this company to the ground. (Eddie gets close to the camera) ….gets close, let me tell you something Talon. My life is Codered. I made huge sacrifices to become part of Codered because I truly believe in what we have going here. I believe when I sat with you and Bookman and you said you are committed to excellent and giving these people what they want that you meant it and that you would never choose your own personal feelings over the brand and what was good for the company. So sitting in your posh little office hiding behind those big wooden doors only speaks of the man you truly are. A man when it all comes down to it are as self centered, egomaniacal and twisted as the very same guy who you worked for and left. I always wondered Talon if you learned your lesson from that other company, but maybe what you learned wasn’t in the form of a lesson but in the form of training. So the way I see it you still need to be taught a lesson , so why don’t you come out here and face me like a man and say everything you have to say to me in my face.
The crowd erupts
(Mike): Wow! Eddie calling out the boss himself, balls of steel!
(Eli): He needs to be careful, Talk about lessons that haven’t been learned… he obviously hasn’t learned his lesson.
The crowd is cheering as ‘‘Run this Town’‘ by Jay-z comes on as Talon slowly walks out with a mic. He adjusts his fancy black designer suit and smirks.
(Mike): Wow, I didn’t think Talon would come out and face Eddie.
(Eli): Do you think he’s scared of him? Our leader is fearless!
(Mike): Not at All, but I thought he would stay in his office and pull a via satellite.
(Eddie): Wow, another surprise, you actually came out here, I though you would piss me off and I would have to go to the back and go looking for your punk ass…
(Talon): Now why would I do that Ed? Matter of fact Eddie if we are going to speak like we are in a play ground and be name calling, how about this name? Code Red, World Wrestling Champion Michael Dredge!
The crowd erupts in boo’s, as Chants of ‘‘you Screwed Ed’‘ Break out
(Talon): No No people you still don’t get it do you? Eddie did this to himself! If you read your Employee’s Manuel or even your contract you would have known the penalties for bringing in outside talent without them being under contract.
(Eddie): Who reads that thing; It’s like seven hundred pages thick,
Some laughter from the crowd
(Talon): If I may, tell them a little about you Ed… See people. Eddie, being who he is, you know, Mr rock the boat… Here’s the thing, it’s your very own special little contract you worked up with Mr. Jack Bookman that caused this all to unwind and not in your favor. See Everyone has in their contract a specific line on page three hundred and thirty seven, line 5-A, no on air personality of another company may be on a CRW telecast without proper authority issued. See, I read your re-written contract and you had that line removed. You already planned to break the rules and play by your own set way before you even came to CRW. See Eddie, you couldn’t play by the rules, you never can. How can I entrust the most prized possession in my company in the hands of a man who cannot abide by the rules?? See (gets cut off)
(Eddie): Ohhhh shut up, just shut up!…Rules, abide by rules?!, are these words coming out your mouth, are you serious?! You’re so concerned with rules that you go and hire a blatantly crooked ref? Jut shut up! Matter of fact, talking is going to get us nowhere; I owe you a punch in the face, so I’m coming to get it.
Talon’s smiles as Security guards come out and stand in front of Talon as Eddie see’s this and shakes his head smiling as he gets stops from leaving the ring.
(Eddie): Are you kidding me Talon, Big bad Talon, oh mighty bossman. You’re a joke,
(Talon): Dont misinterpret this Eddie, This is not to protect me from you, it’s to protect you from me. See you are my employee, which makes you an investment. I really don’t know what I would do if you put your hands on me, so your welcome, this is for you… I’d hate to break that pretty Hollywood face of yours.
(Eddie): The way I see it, you threw the first punch when you stuck your nose in my business!
(Talon): Your business?! ITS MY BUSINESS… ITS ALL MY BUSINESS!
(Eddie): Its an Eye for an Eye…
(Eli): Who is that, maybe another guy Eddie has upset
(Mike): Who ever it is, here’s here because of Talon that is obvious….
Someone comes out the crowd wearing a mask and slides in the ring behind Eddie
(Talon): Eye for an Eye ...Maybe you should open your eyes and look behind you.
Eddie turns and gets leveled by a masked man holding a pair of brass knuckles. Eddie is out on his back holding his jaw. The man stands above Eddie
(Talon): Eddie, listen up, I said it before and Bookman says it over and over again… it’s about business and what’s good for it. So to prove there is no hard feelings between us. I gave you what you wanted, a match with Levi Gaston IV… wait, here’s the kicker! When Levi beats you he will get a new contract becayse If you lose, well we throw your contract away and give you the baseline rookie CRW contract and he can have that nice signing bonus you demanded… capeche?
The man in the ring pulls off his mask and confirms his identiy…
(Eli): Wow, Brilliant! Eddie has been calling Levi out for weeks now and here he is! ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gaston IV vs Eddie Phoenix tonight!
(Mike): Seems like there is something brewing wear guys just keep catching Eddie by surprise…
(Talon): Eddie, tonight, right here in the Under Armor Arena, in our very first Episode of Proving Grounds you have to really prove yourself, because that’s the name of the game.
The crowd goes crazy as Levi smiles and spits at Eddie then gets out the ring and walks up the ramp as Talon waves at the crowd and leaves with his security team.
(Mike): A Big match tonight right here at the first Ever Proving Grounds. What a night this will be! Eddie here tonight, that’s going to be amazing!
(Eli): Relax Mike, He’s not our champion, unfortunately the show would have been great if Dredge was competing, but that injury has him sidelined…
(Mike): *scoffs* injury… please…
Grunge vs. Jackson ‘‘Jax’‘ Teller
(Ramon): Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one fall… first coming to the ring, Grunge!
The lights go out then as Awake and alive by skillet hits a spot light hit micheal as he walks down the ramp he climbs in the ring and stands in the center he hits his knees and prays as the ring fills with smoke there is a loud explosion and he jumps high into the air
(Mike): Grunge makes his debut here tonight Eli, he competed in a non-televised match last week at G3, but tonight he debuts in the round robin tournament… how do you think he’ll fair?
(Eli): It’s hard to say Mike, I haven’t seen much tape of him so I’m looking forward to this here tonight.
(Ramon): and his opponent, Jackson ‘‘Jax’‘ Teller!
‘‘Bad to the bone’‘ George Thurogood and the destroyers plays as Jackson Teller walks down to the ring… He climbs in and raises a hand as the fans cheer…
(Mike) Now last week we saw what happened to Jax and his gang’s motorcycles…
Footage rolls of Draconis running over all of Teller and the Sons of Anarchy’s motorcycles…
(Eli): That explains why he walked out here tonight… that was insane last week, I can’t believe Draconis is that suicidal!
(Mike): Apparently he doesn’t fear the Sons of Anarchy… Neither does Fallen, but perhaps he should. He was taking a beating last week when they surrounded him.
As Teller enters the ring, Grunge rushes at him, but Teller jumps on the ropes to avoid him. Grunge stops, and takes a step back. As Teller does a back flip to seemingly avoid the hit, he lands, and Grunge hits him with a wicked spear to his back, driving Teller into the corner face first. Grunge then puts Teller on the top turnbuckle, and goes to attempt a cross powerbomb, but Teller flips over and gives Grunge a mule kick. Teller whips Grunge into the ropes, but Grunge reverses it and swings his arm out on the rebound, but Teller ducks, hits the ropes again and bursts out from the rebound delivering a swift, nice looking jumping thigh kick to the face of Grunge, which drops him to the canvas.
Teller hits the ropes again, and on the way back hits a quick leg drop across the throat of Grunge. He then sits Grunge up, and applies a sleeper hold. Teller doesn't apply the hold for long though, and as Grunge gets to his feet he once again whips him into the ropes, and goes for a drop kick, but Grunge this time blocks the move, by holding on the ropes as he hits them. Now in control, Grunge walks over to the fallen Teller and begins to stomp. 4 or 5 stomps are followed by a leg drop across the throat. Grunge then lifts Teller up and delivers a backbreaker, which folds him over. Acting as a set up, Grunge places Teller in a reverse headlock, from which he delivers a vertical suplex. Grunge holds on though, and delivers a second, which, after he has nailed, releases Teller.
Grunge lifts Teller up again, and wraps his arms around the midsection, from where he nails a beauty of a belly to belly suplex. He turns him over, and delivers 2 or 3 elbows to the neck and back area of Teller. Grunge once again picks Teller up, and once again sets him up for a suplex, as he nails him in the midsection, places him in a reverse headlock, and nails a snap suplex. Grunge floats over, mounting Teller, from where he attempts a submission maneuver on the right arm of Teller, but he counters, placing his own submission move onto Grunge, after maneuvering his legs up around his neck!
Grunge is struggling, trying to find a way out....but then decides to take advantage of his obvious power advantage, and the smaller build of Teller, and manages to place his feet on the canvas, halfway standing up. Grunge now prepares himself, and lifts Teller off of the mat...but he doesn't release the hold! Grunge spins around, about half a turn, and then places Teller over the rope....but he still doesn't release the hold. Grunge tries falling back, but that just tightens the hold. Grunge is now beginning to weaken, and needs something urgently.
Grunge attempts one last surge, and lifts Teller back up over the ropes, takes the half turn back to where he started...and plants Teller to the canvas with a devastating looking powerbomb, which finally makes him release the hold!
After several seconds, both men begin to get to their feet, meeting each other with rights and lefts. Teller throws a right; Grunge throws a left....and so on and so forth for 10 or so seconds. Finally, both men manage to get to their feet fully, and Teller throws another right, but Grunge catches the punch, and somehow maneuvers himself into the position of where he has locked in a fujiwara arm bar, bringing him to the floor, and placing the pressure on his arm! As Teller tries to break free, you hear a sickening CRACK and Teller screams out in pain! He screams as he taps out with his free hand. The referee quickly calls for the bell, and Grunge is declared the winner.
(Ramon): Here is your winner… Grunge!
(Mike): Oh my… Jax might be really hurt… did you hear that?!
(Eli): I think everyone here tonight heard that, his arm may be broken!
Medical staff rush down to the ring as Grunge celebrates his victory and heads to the back, meanwhile, inside the ring Teller refuses medical attention, simply keeping his arm tightly pressed against his body to absorb some of the pain. The cameras follow him into the back where he is suddenly approached by Finn and Az.
(Finn) ‘‘Well Well… where are your biker friends now?’‘
(Az): ‘‘You’re not so tough without them around to watch your back are you??
Teller clutches his arm tightly, but refuses to show weakness simply staring the Sinners and Saints down as if he were about to draw a revolver in the old west…
(Teller): Get out… of my way.
Teller grimaces slightly which brings a smile to both Sinners’ faces.
(Az): We’re only standing here until it’s done…
Teller looks puzzled…
(Teller): Until what is done?
(Finn): *laughing* …THIS!
Suddenly from off camera and to Teller’s left, Fallen charges at him running full speed as he swings his baseball bat! The bat cracks Teller’s already broken arm causing a disturbing sound as it collides and forces Teller to nearly cry as he screams in pain! The fans are booing loudly as they watch on the Armor-Tron while Sinners and Saints pick Teller apart. Fallen continues to beat him with the bat while Finn and Az stomp his head like a gang fight.
Security quickly rushes into the scene and tackles Fallen to the ground, but the threesome simply laugh hysterically as they are escorted from the building.
(Mike): Oh my god ladies and gentlemen we apologize for this gruesome display here; this is wrong, and we do not condone it!
(Eli): …He had it coming, what did he expect, it’s a part of the gang life…
(Mike): C’mon E, have a heart man… my god.
Kama Lama vs. Chris Mosh
(Mike): Well, here we go folks… Chris Mosh and Kama Lama, the two young up and coming superstars here in the CRW are about to face off against each other… it’s always interesting when a tag team faces off against themselves… especially this match up where Mosh and Lama have had heated words between each other this week…
(Eli): My money is on Kama Lama, he’s been wrestling a lot longer, and he’s done it on the indy circuit, while he might be inexperienced here, he knows how to compete.
(Mike): We’ll see how it goes, Mosh and Lama have history in other promotions so this one could get interesting.
(Ramon): Ladies and Gentlemen, the following match is for one fall, first coming to the ring… Kama Lama!
‘‘Undead’‘ by Hollywood Undead begins to play over the PA as Kama Lama sprints out from behind the curtain and dives into the ring. A small pop from the crowd brings a little smile across his face as he jumps up to the top rope and smiles as he raises his arms.
(Eli): Well listen to these fickle fans…
(Mike): What?? They have decided to cheer for Kama Lama tonight, they don’t have to hate him every night, im sure next week he’ll be boo’d if he faces someone they love.
(Eli): …exactly! FICKLE!
(Ramon): and his opponent, ‘‘Pretty Boy’‘ Chris Mosh!
‘‘Money to Blow’‘ by Birdman begins to play as Chris Mosh walks out onto the stage. He smiles as the fans book him and he waves to the pretty girls in the audience. The boo him harder as he struts down to the ring. He raises his arms as he climbs into the ring and stands on the middle rope with a focused, hard look in his eyes… turning and pointing back at Kama as the two stair each other down.
(Mike): He’s all business tonight E, now let’s see what Kama Lama looks like.
(Eli): I’m hoping these guys don’t hold back, I’m hoping they put on a great show, and if they hurt each other, that’s just all the better.
The bell rings as Kama Lama and Mosh go straight into a collar and elbow tie up. Kama uses his technical skills to slide into a side headlock, but Mosh shows off his strength immediately by lifting Kama from the mat and into a back suplex, Kama counters the suplex by landing on his feet and twisting his partner turned opponent’s arm into a hammerlock. Mosh retaliates quickly with a reverse elbow that breaks the hold. Kama throws a punch, but Mosh counters it right into an arm trap. Kama throws his left hand attempting another shot and Mosh catches that arm as well. Kama shakes his head ‘‘no’‘ as Mosh snaps backwards, tossing Kama Lama across the ring with double arm belly to belly suplex. The fans pop as the first big move of the match takes place. Kama gets to his feet quickly as the fans cheer. The camera cuts to Mosh, who mouths something to Kama. Both men nod and come at each other once again. Kama quickly slides between Mosh’s legs, getting up behind him and drop kicking him in the back sending the bigger man face first into the corner. Kama charges and leaps with a flying clothesline, but Mosh moves, sending Kama Lama legs first through the ropes, crashing his chest into the top turnbuckle pad. Mosh grabs his partner by the neck and his an impressive dropping Neckbreaker from the corner. He grabs Kama’s leg and covers him.
The ref gets into position and counts 1…..2…..but Kama kicks out.
(Eli): Well so far this one is pretty even. These two know each other extremely well, but Chris Mosh is looking impressive I think.
(Mike): These two kids have the potential to be great wrestlers, future CRW Champions even, but they have a horrible attitude, and they don’t seem to care.
Mosh lifts Kama back up from the mat and lifts him up onto his shoulders into an Electric Chair position; Kama quickly reigns fists down to stun Mosh long enough for him to counter the electric chair into a luchador styled victory roll! The ref counts 1….2…but Mosh powers out. Kama Lama is first to his feet, hitting the ropes and connecting with an impressive shining wizard as Mosh was getting up from the mat. He grabs Mosh’s near arm and attempts an Oklahoma roll pinning attempt! The ref again counts 1….2…but again he kicks out. The fans cheer a little at Kama’s offense but he is quick to blow them off, garnering a wave of heat from the ringside crowd. He hits the ropes again, diving for a Crossbody, but the Pretty Boy catches him midair. Mosh grabs him by the throat and lifts him into a choke bomb before getting up and taunting the crowd. The fans again boo as he sets Kama up for his one shoulder powerbomb! He runs but before he can execute the bomb, Kama slides off of his shoulder and shoving him into the corner. He suddenly sprints, leaps, and drives his knees into Mosh’s back with a tough Running double knee to the back! Mosh clutches his lower back in pain as he stumbles out of the corner. Kama throws a hand into the air as the fans cheer. He grabs Mosh and attempts an inverted overdrive, but Mosh, knowing the set up anticipates the move and counters by grabbing Kama’s arm and pulling him into a hard lariat! The fans let out a collective ‘‘ooooooh!’‘ as the big man’s arm drops Kama to the mat. Mosh quickly pulls Kama to his feet while he is still stunned and lifts him into a fireman’s carry position before spinning off a modified TKO! The fans pop for the high impact move as Mosh covers Kama and the ref counts 1…2…but Kama kicks out. Mosh is frustrated and complains to the ref momentarily as Kama gets to his feet. Mosh notices Kama Lama being back upright and charges him. Kama side steps him and rolls aKama Lama the ring, taunting his tag team partner in the process. Mosh again charges him, but this time Kama leap frogs him, Mosh rebounds off of the ropes, but this time is forced to jump over a now prone Kama Lama. On the third rebound, Mosh yells as he dives for a clothesline, but Kama Lama uses his quick reflexes to duck the attack and leap onto the middle rope, rebounding with an amazing spring board executing his ‘‘Light the Fuse’‘ (springboard flying roundhouse kick) The fans erupt at the sight of the innovative flying kick as it connects with Mosh and drops him to the mat! Kama forgoes the cover and immediately climbs the turnbuckles, perching himself on the top rope, he looks down at Mosh. Kama extends his arms to the crowd as Mosh gets to his feet. He leaps from the top rope with a flying Crossbody, he connects but Mosh rolls through the impact, right back up to his feet, still hanging onto Kama! Kama struggles back to his feet, but still in the grasp of Mosh. Mosh starts to use his strength to bear hug him… the ref asks if he wants to submit, but Kama emphatically yells ‘‘No’‘
(Eli): Kama is in a spot he didn’t want to be in Mike, he knows Mosh’s power, and he was using his speed to work on his stamina… now he’s getting worn down, and Mosh’s recharging at the same time.
(Mike): Smart strategy from Kama Lama though Eli, he was wearing Mosh down, it was working but Mosh’s power and knowledge of Kama’s move set helped him out just now.
(Eli): This one could definitely go either way, so right now Mike, who do you have?
(Mike): At this point in the match, I’m leaning toward Mosh, he’s getting the right spots at key moments.
Kama is wearing down in the clutches of the big bear hug, the referee checks his arm and its drops…. 1! He raises it up again, and once again it drops… 2! The ref raises it once last time, but Kama holds the arm high. He begins to hammer down on Mosh’s traps, loosening the grip slightly each time. Finally he rears back and sends a hard headbutt to his partner, freeing him from the grasp. Kama immediately grabs him and hits the a spinning DDT. After the impact, Kama also falls back to the mat, still feeling the effects from his headbutt just moments earlier. He slowly gathers himself, but by the time he covers Mosh, its too late as the ref counts 1….2…. and Mosh kicks out. Kama Lama slowly steps back, crouching in the far corner of the ring, waiting for Mosh to get back to his feet and turn to face him… Mosh is slow to get back up, using the opposite corner’s ropes to aid him, clutching his lower back as he gets to his feet and turns around. As soon as he turns, Kama sprints at him, leaping foot first with a flying side kick, the kick connects, dropping Pretty Boy to the mat. Kama covers him and the ref again counts 1……2….but Mosh manages to kick out again! Kama now has words for the official, shoving him as he complains about the count. Kama lifts Mosh up to his feet and tosses him into the ropes. He attempts another Kick, but Mosh hangs on to the ropes, causing Kama to fly through the air and land back first on the mat. Mosh immediately charges in and drops a senton splash across Kama’s mid section. Mosh is up immediately, pounding his chest as he lifts Kama to his feet. He turns him around and lifts him up, again looking for the big time ‘‘Electric Chair Drop’‘ he hits it and Kama seems to be out cold. Mosh rolls over and covers him and the ref counts 1…….2…….but somehow Kama gets his foot onto the bottom rope! Mosh can’t believe it, he grabs him and drags him to the center of the ring and again covers him… 1……..2……but Kama kicks out! Mosh yells at the ref as he hits the ropes hard and goes for another Senton Splash, but Kama rolls out of the way. He hits the mat hard but pops back up to his feet, just in time to be lifted into the air but Mosh quickly counters and lifts Kama Lama up and drops him with the ‘‘Mosh Pit’‘ (Vertebreaker) Mosh covers him and the ref counts 1…..2……3!
(Ramon): The winner of the bout, Chris Mosh!
The bell rings as Mosh quickly gets back to his feet, raising his arms victoriously as the fans boo him… He smiles and waves to the hating fans as he exits the ring….
(Mike): an impressive showing from both men tonight E… but in the end it is ‘‘The Pretty Boy’‘ Chris Mosh picking up the win here in the first match of the round robin… a good way to start the 6 week endurance challenge.
(Eli): That was a great match, both men should be proud of their efforts but Kama Lama is going to have to step it up if he wants to win next week. Mosh will too, it wont get any easier I promise you that!
The fans begin to rumble as Jack Bookman walks out onto the stage as Mosh and Kama Lama walk back to the locker room area.
(Mike): I wonder what Mr. Bookman has to say…
(Eli): Whatever it is I don’t want to hear it unless its his resignation.
(Bookman): Folks, I know you’re having a nice night tonight…
The fans pop…
(Bookman): But I have to be a bit of a buzz kill here tonight… Jackson Teller was assaulted backstage as you all saw earlier… and that, in conjunction with the injury he sustained in his match with Grunge, He will be forfeiting his slot in the Apex Round Robin Tournament.
The fans begin to boo as Bookman raises a hand to silence them.
(Bookman): Now now, its ok… We will announce his replacement at Face Off! The wrestler who shows the most desire, the most determination, will be selected to fill the vacant spot… So guys, make an impact!
Bookman waves to the fans who begin to cheer as he turns and walks away.
(Mike): Wow Eli, So Teller is out with a severe injury now thanks to The Sinners and Saints.
(Eli): Yeah! Even more importantly though, we have an opening in the Apex round robin! That is a BIG opportunity, especially for these younger competitors and the new comers who were signed this week; guys like Blackheart, Legacy, Payne, or Slam Jr…
(Mike): Speaking of David Slam Jr… fans, we are going to cut to a video of David Slam Jr, CRW’s newest wrestler…
The camera cuts to a pre-recorded segment.
David Slam junior sat on his couch a cigarette in his mouth, a half empty bottle of Jack Daniels resting between his legs, his left hand held the remote which he used to fly through the channels because his mind was on other things, and his other hand was half down his pants scratching his ball itch. Sitting beside him wearing only a very large plain white t-shirt was Vixen her icy blue eyes fixed on Davids face, she looked at all the hard lines on his face and it chilled her to see how old he had became since his fathers death. She watched him raise the bottle of Jack to his lips taking in a long chug, he lowered it and she wanted to jerk it from his hands and smash the damn bottle on the ground.
-Slam II- ’‘Why are you staring at me Vixen?’‘
She smiled, she knew it wouldn't do her good to tell him she wanted him to put the bottle down because she didn't want to fight not after him getting a wrestling career back.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Just looking at you love, trying to find where your hiding your thrill about having a career again’‘
Slam smiled his usual sarcastic way and held the bottle up while patting her leg. The cigarette in his mouth, the ash almost as long as the cigarette itself, bounced up and down the ash never flicking off.
-Slam II- ’‘Right here it is baby doll this bottle and a evening with you, how much more celebration could one do?’‘
It stung but she smiled and rested over on his shoulder rubbing his bare chest.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘So you know what your going to say at the press conference tomorrow? I got a feeling they are going to question you on where you went...’‘
David sprang to his feet and put his cigarette out in the ash tray before turning on his heels to look at a surprised Vixen. His eyes read hurt but he wasn't going to show it instead he got angry.
-Slam II- ’‘Dammit Vixen I don't understand why you are rushing me into this! You know I thought I was going to be ready to return to the ring it would be with my f--’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Father's company?’‘
Vixen now got up and she was annoyed at how the evening was going to be ruined.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘David it is time to move on, how long can you go on beating yourself up over him being gone?! You got big, bigger then your father ever got then he dies and you shut up like a fucking hermit crab because you think by some unknowing God forsaken reason its because of that, like you broke his heart?! David he was proud of you, baby he loved you and what you were doing’‘
He won't admit it, she knew, but that was the truth. She pointed to the bottle.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘But he wouldn't be proud of that!’‘
Like he didn't hear her he turned the bottle up again and wiped his mouth on his forearm, she was ready for the lies
-Slam II- ’‘What I have became is not because of my dad passing Vixen, how many have I told you this?! I stepped out of the ring because I knew deep inside that I could never recapture that moment....’‘
In Slam's head he replayed the first moment he won his first championship the bells ringing, the ear drum bursting roar of the crowd, the stupid shocked face of MJ Windsor, and the one moment he knew he couldn't recapture again was the look his his fathers face.
-Slam II- ’‘Of winning the belt again, after I lost the belt Vixen you knew I lost half if not all of myself with it why the hell can you not get that? My father passing of course didn't help, but try as I did I never went anywhere after that one win’‘
She hung her head in defeat, she knew it was no use for her to get him to admit it was because of his father. Slam sat the bottle down and stepped to her wrapping a arm around her and then he pushed her short dark hair from her face locking it behind her ear.
-Slam II- ’‘Look at me please’‘
She didn't but he used his hand to push her chin up. Her icy blue eyes met his cold gray eyes, his sweet but drunk skin burned her nose, but he seemed to be happy at the moment.
-Slam II- ’‘But look at what I'm doing, stepping back into the wrestling ring for another go around, even waaaaay before I think I'm ready’‘
She was about to say something but he kissed her killing the thought.
-Slam II- ’‘I'm going to accept that the *** is my new home, my rebirth will be there and its all going to be for you! But be warned you know I'm going to get the cold shoulder because I'm a outsider, and its going to test me probably even bring the old me out’‘
This brought a smile to her face and he smiled in return.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Should I oil up the six shooter cowboy?’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Lets hold on to that thought, I got to meet the owner first see if he is a old cod like the old boss and try to snuff out the Slam clan too’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘He better have a pretty big set of balls for that, us Slams don't burn none to easily!’‘
He smiled and kissed her, deeply pressing himself into her. He could feel the shiver as she locked her arms around his neck and then.....KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!!
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Awww...who the fuck could that be?’‘
Slam rolled his eyes.
-Slam II- ’‘Valentine more then likely he heard already’‘
Vixen bit her lower lip.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Oops he is your brother David, he has a right to know’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Yeah I guess you right, but your not off the hook’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Mmmm, am I going to be punished?’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Badly’‘
Another set of knocks louder this time and Slam stepped around Vixen but not before slapping her on her ass. She moaned and walked slowly back to the bed room licking her lips. Slam groaned but he went ahead to the door unlocking and opening it. Standing outside the door was Slams very large younger brother Valentine.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Hope I didn't interrupt your celebration with Vixen, congratulations brother!’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Thanks Val, but why are you here so late?’‘
Valentine pointed over his shoulder where in Slams front yard was several bikes parked out front Makis, Manny, and Doc Tree all of the Valentine's biker gang buddy's and Slams childhood friends.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Me and the boys wanted to know if you wanted to drink! Get shit faced before you head off man’‘
Slam looked over his shoulder and into his bedroom where Vixen probably waited to give him his celebration, he smiled.
-Slam II- ’‘Maybe getting fucked up will have to wait Val, got to meet some old fans and the boss hopefully at a conference to discuss some old issues -Slam chuckled- you know how it is’‘
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Ah fuck I know man! But tomorrow no ifs or and mother fucker we are going to shit faced blacked out drunk down at the bar listen to the band...’‘
Valentine nudged his brother in the ribs, Slam recoiled he had forgot his little brothers strength but he punched him back hard in the upper chest.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Maybe brawl with some of those pricker fucks from the Lost Boys? Hahaha you know what I mean?’‘
Slam laughed with his brother as they put their fists together.
-Together- ’‘Sons of the Damned and damned for life!’‘
Valentine turned and walked down the steps.
-Slam II- ’‘Catch you dick heads tomorrow I got a lady to tend too’‘
From the yard Doc Tree shouted back.
-Doc Tree- ’‘Hit it once for me you grimy ugly bastard!’‘
All the guys laughed and fired up their loud bikes and Slam shut the door. He undid the buckle of his black jeans as he headed to grab the bottle of Jack, but he stopped and thought for a second, and he put the bottle down making his way to the bedroom in two steps.
The scene fades and the cameras cut back to live television.
William ‘‘The Dragon’‘ Draconis vs. Merlyn
(Ramon): The following is scheduled for one fall… first coming to the ring, Merlyn!
‘‘Fortunate Son’‘ by C.C.R. hits the arena and Merlyn comes to the ring. The fans are cheering him as he walks out, looking to the ring with a smile on his face, he addresses some fans ring side with some chit chat then makes his way up the rings teps and gets into the ring as the fans are cheering
(Mike): Here we are, the final match of the Apex Round Robin. And tonight things have already got interesting, Mosh getting what you would call an upset, everyone thought Kama Lama was really going to have the advantage but Mosh came ready and it showed
(Eli): Well that’s all dandy but after witnessing that display of what you would call ruthless aggression towards Jax Teller, I would say Grunge has something to prove and I’m hearing word that Teller he might have broken arm, and after that assault from Fallen and his crew, Bookman had no choice but to take Teller out and put him on the disabled list.
(Ramon): and his opponent… William ‘‘The Dragon’‘ Draconis!
‘‘Nautral Born Killer'' by Avenged Sevenfold hits the arena as the crowd has a mixed reaction. A video clip of the General Lee jumping. He jumps around gets on his knees at the head of the ramp pointing to him as fireballs shoot off in the air. He jumps up and heads slowly to the ring, where he enters dancing and posing to the crowd. He gets down in an HBK stance, flexing his biceps as pyro shoots off .
(Mike): This should be a good match, both these men coming off big wins at Gold Guts and Glory.
(Eli): I got my money on Draconis, he’s actually proven to have talent.
Both men look at each other as the ref sounds the bell, they circle the ring sizing one another up trying to get an opening. They both stop and walk to the center and lock up, but the advantage goes to Draconis with the clear height advantage. He backs Merlyn into the turnbuckles the ref quickly calls for the break. Merlyn lets go as does Draconis but follows with a cheap right which sends spits flying into the first row. The ref is warning Draconis of closed fist. He grabs a fist full of hair as he pulls Merlyn from the corner and spins him around and over the top rope outside the ring. Merlyn lands and is laying on his back as the ref starts the count.
1…….Draconis fixes his knee pads
2………Draconis has a smirk on his face taunting the crowd
3………Merlyn turns and gets on one knee
4……..Merlyn shakes his head and uses the ring to help him get up
5…….. Merlyn checks his mouth to see if he’s bleeding which is he not.
6…….. Merlyn looks into the ring and starts to walk around telling Draconis to come out
7………Draconis is telling Merlyn to come in
8……...Merlyn gets on the ring apron with one knee as Draconis comes over and grabs a hand full of hair. Merlyn grabs Draconis by the head and drops down off the ring apron and snaps Draconis on the ropes sending him stumbling backwards. Merlyn slides in under the ropes and gets up, Draconis turns around and is met with a hard right which knocks him back, Merlyn lands another an Draconis backs up to the ropes, Merlyn runs in and clotheslines Draconis backwards over the top rope and out the ring. The crowd is on their feet amped up. Merlyn is getting the crowd into it calling for them. Merlyn points to the top turnbuckle as the crowd is getting into it even more. Merlyn goes to the corner as the ref is on 3……..Merlyn is on top waiting, Draconis is on his feet shaking it off. Merlyn turns around and as Draconis looks up Merlyn moonsaults off the top rope outside the ring onto Draconis. The crowd erupts into a ‘‘Holy Shit’‘ Chant
(Mike): Wow, talk about putting your body on the line
(Eli): That was insane, it’s obvious Merlyn doesn’t care about himself or the next guy
(Mike): Whata re you talking about it was a well timed but risky move
(Eli): Risky indeed, how about just keeping it in the ring.
(Mike): But Draconis was the first one to throw Merlyn out the ring
(Eli): But that was smart, he didn’t put himself in harms way
(Mike): But…oh forget it, your impossible…
The ref is at 5………as Merlyn is on one knee and Draconis is still on the ground.
6……….Merlyn gets up as Draconis has finally turned over and is on one knee
7………Merlyn walks over to Draconis and grabs the back of his neck and trunks and rolls him in the ring breaking the count. Merlyn follows and gets up as Draconis is already getting to his feet. He runs at Merlyn with a clothesline but Merlyn ducks it and wraps around and drops down for a school boy pin the ref drops and counts 1……….2…popped. Merlyn rolls over as Draconis gets up. Merlyn gets to his feet and runs at Draconis and ducks a clothesline, hits the adjacent ropes and comes back but Draconis throws a back kick to the mid section which catches Merlyn off guard. He quickly brings Merlyn in and up and slams him down hard with a power bomb. He goes for the pin as the ref gets into position 1………2..Merlyn pops
(Mike): Finally nice to see both men in the ring taking care of business
(Eli): I second that, but I think staying in the ring favors Draconis, which is a good thing.
(Mike): your saying Merlyn can’t wrestle in the ring?
(Eli): no, I’m saying Merlyn is so unorthodox that being outside the ring favors him more because it’s so unpredictable out there.
Draconis has Merlyn up and slams him down with a body slam, He rolls his neck and tries to get it all together as he lands some stomps on Merlyn then picks him up by the head. He signals to the crowd with a throat slashing gesture as he hoist Merlyn up on his shoulders.
(Mike): this could be it, I think he just signaled for his ‘‘Dragon Fury’‘ (F-5)
(Eli): I’m sure it’s over
Draconis goes to throw Merlyn off but Merlyn lands on his feet and connects with a back stabber sending Draconis down holding his head
(Mike): Great counter by the veteran, had everyone worried
(Eli): Why was everyone worried, are you assuming everyone in this arena is cheering for Merlyn
(Mike): well, yeah…don’t you hear the reaction he gets
Merlyn get up and drops a knee to the back of Draconis neck. He gets up and is starting to get the crowd riled up. He grabs Draconis by the head and starts to get him up when Draconis smacks his hands away and head butts him in the face. Merlyn turns, grabs his nose and is in real pain. Draconis waits as Merlyn turns around and he grabs him and connects with his ‘‘Bloodline’‘ (Clothesline from Hell) and goes for the pin 1………2…….barely gets his shoulder up. Draconis is pissed as he’s yelling at the ref to count faster. The ref is telling Draconis to watch it. Draconis is on his feet and has Merlyn up. he hoist Merlyn up for his ‘‘Dragon Fury'' (F-5) and throws Merlyn off but Merlyn maneuvers and lands on his feet again and jumps on Draconis back and puts him into a sleeper hold. The crowd is starting to buzz as if though they can feel it coming to an end. Draconis stumbles around the ring reaching for the ref as the ref dodges him. He finally falls to one knee in the center of the ring. The ref is asking him does he give up as Draconis shakes his head no.
(Mike) What the hell is that
(Eli) it’s more a question of who the hell is that
A large man comes out the back and is walking down to ring side as Merlyn and the ref do not see this large man
(Mike) Is that the new signee, The Man with no Name, he’s huge!
(Eli) An understatement my friend
The Man with no name gets to the ring, grabs the top rope and hoists himself to the ring as he steps over the top rope. The ref finally see’s him and warns him to leave as Merlyn lets go and turns around he gets kicked in the gut. The ref calls for the bell. The Man with no Name grabs Merlyn and hits him with a release Powerbomb. He then grabs the ref and looks like he’s about to punch the ref but lets him go as the ref drops down and rolls out the ring, he tells the Announcer something.
(Ramon): the winner of this match by disqualification…Merlyn
The crowd cheers but seem more in awe of this mammoth sized man. He looks down at a dazed Merlyn and grabs him by the neck and lifts him up on his feet. He kicks Merlyn once again and goes to hit him with another Powerbomb but Draconis hammers This beast with a solid shot to the back of the neck
(Mike): and Draconis is pretty big, but pales in comparison to The man with no name
(Eli): If Bookman is the smart man I know he is, he will make this monster the replacement for Jax teller.
The big man turns around and sees Draconis as Draconis is showing no fear and tells the man to bring it. The crowd is starting to cheer. The man steps forward as Draconis grabs the big man by the throat. The big man laughs and grabs Draconis by the throat as both men have each other by the throat Merlyn is on both knees but manages to land a low blow to the big man. Draconis goes to lift him up into a Chokeslam but the big man blocks it and kicks Draconis in the gut. He then grabs Merlyn by the throat. He laughs and lifts both men up and brings them down hard with a double Chokeslam as both men are out. The big man stands in the middle of the ring with an intense and scary look on his face as he raises his arms in victory as a creepy smile comes over his face.
(Mike): that is scary, Draconis is pretty big himself and now he’s laid out there with Merlyn.
(Eli): Finally we have some real competition in this Fed. And honestly I don’t see anyone stopping this beast.
The big man steps over the top rope and jumps down as he slowly leaves the ring to massive sounds of boos as he laughs.
(Mike): Well here we go, what is a better way to conclude the night then having Eddie Phoenix go against ex-champion ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gatson?
(Eli): You mean against world champ ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gatson IV, in my book he still holds the title, he never lost it.
‘‘This is the New Shit’‘ by Marilyn Manson Hits through he P.A as Levi Gatson IV comes out to a ton of boo’s from the crowd. Seems like Levi could care less as he gives the crowd the middle finger and spits at them as he walks down to the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and taunts the crowd, laughing as he removes his shirt and flexes for the crowd.
‘‘Amazing’‘ by Kanye West blast as the crowd gets to their feet cheering. Levi gets ready facing the Armor Tron. After a moment the fans grow uneasy waiting, still not seeing Eddie at the entrance way… Suddenly from out of the crowd behind Levi comes Eddie as he hops the barrier and has on brass knuckles. He slides into the ring as Levi is waiting, the ref is also looking out to the ramp. Levi turns and gets absolutely leveled by Eddie as Levi crashes down to the mat!
(Mike): Wow, now that’s pay back!
(Eli): That’s cheating that’s what that is…come on ref use common sense
Eddie stuffs the brass knuckles in his pants as the ref turns to see Levi on the ground out cold. Eddie is standing there as the crowd is going crazy and the ref is trying to figure out what happened. Eddie tells the ref to sound the bell. The ref is telling him before he can start Levi needs to be conscious. Eddie looks around and signals that someone throw him something as someone tosses a bottled water. He opens it and pours it on Levi who is slowly coming around and holding his jaw. Eddie lifts Levi to one knee as Levi could hardly stand. He lets Levi go who is stumbling as the ref calls for the bell Eddie comes right in and hits the ‘‘Kraken Breaker’‘ (Skull Crushing Finale) and makes the cover as the ref is still baffled but gets down and makes the count as the crowd chants the count along with Eddie…..one…….two…..three. The ref calls for the bell as Eddie is still leaning on a knocked out Levi. Eddie calls for the mic as the crowd is going crazy.
(Eli): What a sham, Come on Talon you have to come out here and reverse this decision!
(Mike): Remember. It was Talon who stripped and fired Gatson in the first place!
(Eddie): OK, cut the music, first Off I would like to tell Levi that we wish him well in his future endeavors.
The crowd laughs as they start singing ‘‘NA NA NA NA….NA NA NA NA hey hey hey, good bye’‘
(Eddie): now if we could get to business from earlier on, Talon look behind me; that is what happens when you send your lap dogs after me! See Talon, Levi was that first little pig, and by the looks of it, it’s clear I blew his house down. Now it’s up to you and Dredge to decide who will be little pig number two. The wolf is coming!
Eddie Drops the mic as the fans are going crazy. The Code Red logo appear at the bottom left corner
(Eli): Tune in folks to Friday Face Off, I’m sure our boss will have a lot to say about this!
(Mike): Goodnight folks, Until next week, SPORTSCENTER IS NEXT!
September 23, 2011
The cameras cut to a promotional video recapping Gold, Guts, and Glory… immediately afterwards a video package plays recapping the events leading up to the announcement of the Apex Championship Round Robin tournament ending with a freeze frame…
(Bookman voice over): To win the Apex championship… you have to PROVE yourself… THIS, is Proving Grounds!
Fireworks erupt as ‘‘Killing in the Name Of’‘ by Rage Against the Machine begins blast. The fans are on their feet, cheering, chanting, and holding up their signs…
(Mike): Welcome ladies and gents to the first ever CRW Proving Grounds! I’m Mike Conway and this is Eli Brooks and tonight we will be getting a firsthand look at the first round of the Apex division’s Round Robin tournament!
(Eli): Its going to be hell for these 6 men Mike, they will be tested, pushed to the limit, and then over it… 6 straight weeks of wrestling, no off week, no rest… They are going to definitely earn the title.
(Mike): Very true E… we are still reeling from the end of Gold, Guts, and Glory last week, and we hope to get some answers on that tonight as well but…
Suddenly ‘‘Amazing’‘ by Kanye West begins to play as the fans rise to their feet cheering.
(Ramon): Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome Eddddddiiiiieeee Pheoooooooooooooonix!
(Eli): Well, here’ another issue I have with the power that be, why is Eddie out here and not our champions Michael Dredge, no one wants to hear from the loser
(Mike): In all fairness, Eddie had that match won, Again, and he was taken out by our boss Talon Wilkerson. Let’s not forget also that he was not pinned so in every right Eddie really never lost that match.
(Eli): Who is our new champ Mike?
(Mike): I understand but, we all saw what happened…
(Eli): Mike answer the question, who won?
(Mike): Dredge…
(Eli): Which makes Eddie a loser, correct?
(Mike): In the archives yes but …
(ELI): Case closed!
Eddie makes his way to the ring after high fiving a few kids in the crowd. He points to a sign that reads ‘‘Eddie still hasn’t been pinned’‘. Eddie smiles and nods with thumbs up as he slides into the ring.
(Mike): This should be good…
Eddie ask for a mic as the ring announcer brings him one, he stands in the middle of the ring and looks around as the crowd is getting louder. Chants of ‘‘Eddie Eddie Eddie’‘ Can be heard throughout the arena. He points to the screen as a replay of Gold ,Guts and Glory plays as everyone watches Talon ‘‘Killswitch’‘ Eddie and then make the count for Dredge. Boo’s ring throughout the arena..
(Eddie): I know!, Trust me, if your upset and booing, imagine how I feel. But this isn’t a time to soak on the past. Way to many of us here in CRW spend way to much time thinking about the past, Right Dredge? What this is about, is the Future, this is about my future and the future of this company. And that brings me to something our, Oh So, intelligent Owner said.
Everyone boos…
(Eddie): I know, I boo him too. You all should let him know how you feel, come on Talon Sucks!
Everyone starts chanting ‘‘Talon Sucks’‘
(Eddie): I’m not going to sit here and be too upset at Dredge, He’s always been an opportunistic coward. So this falls right into his legacy, nothing surprising. But what is that our genius of an owner decided to step over that line and align himself with Dredge., A cast off, A guy who for all intent and purpose is literally on his last leg. And why Talon, because of some mean mail you received from another company. Yeah you puffed your chest about me bringing in other wrestlers but when those ratings came in your constant nod and mile when you passed me in the hallways told me other wise. But I guess it was all part of the rouse. Talons for one minute do not expect me to believe that this was spontaneous and that no one knew. I find it hard to believe that. Matter of fact at this moment it doesn’t really matter what I believe does it. It’s all about what you put out there. It’s all about how you spin it. But no matter how much you put sugar in that shit, it’s still shit my friend and these people can smell it.
Crowd cheers
(Eddie): See and through all that non sense you have spoken, the one thing that really gets under my skins is that fact you said I was a liability. That I would run this company to the ground. (Eddie gets close to the camera) ….gets close, let me tell you something Talon. My life is Codered. I made huge sacrifices to become part of Codered because I truly believe in what we have going here. I believe when I sat with you and Bookman and you said you are committed to excellent and giving these people what they want that you meant it and that you would never choose your own personal feelings over the brand and what was good for the company. So sitting in your posh little office hiding behind those big wooden doors only speaks of the man you truly are. A man when it all comes down to it are as self centered, egomaniacal and twisted as the very same guy who you worked for and left. I always wondered Talon if you learned your lesson from that other company, but maybe what you learned wasn’t in the form of a lesson but in the form of training. So the way I see it you still need to be taught a lesson , so why don’t you come out here and face me like a man and say everything you have to say to me in my face.
The crowd erupts
(Mike): Wow! Eddie calling out the boss himself, balls of steel!
(Eli): He needs to be careful, Talk about lessons that haven’t been learned… he obviously hasn’t learned his lesson.
The crowd is cheering as ‘‘Run this Town’‘ by Jay-z comes on as Talon slowly walks out with a mic. He adjusts his fancy black designer suit and smirks.
(Mike): Wow, I didn’t think Talon would come out and face Eddie.
(Eli): Do you think he’s scared of him? Our leader is fearless!
(Mike): Not at All, but I thought he would stay in his office and pull a via satellite.
(Eddie): Wow, another surprise, you actually came out here, I though you would piss me off and I would have to go to the back and go looking for your punk ass…
(Talon): Now why would I do that Ed? Matter of fact Eddie if we are going to speak like we are in a play ground and be name calling, how about this name? Code Red, World Wrestling Champion Michael Dredge!
The crowd erupts in boo’s, as Chants of ‘‘you Screwed Ed’‘ Break out
(Talon): No No people you still don’t get it do you? Eddie did this to himself! If you read your Employee’s Manuel or even your contract you would have known the penalties for bringing in outside talent without them being under contract.
(Eddie): Who reads that thing; It’s like seven hundred pages thick,
Some laughter from the crowd
(Talon): If I may, tell them a little about you Ed… See people. Eddie, being who he is, you know, Mr rock the boat… Here’s the thing, it’s your very own special little contract you worked up with Mr. Jack Bookman that caused this all to unwind and not in your favor. See Everyone has in their contract a specific line on page three hundred and thirty seven, line 5-A, no on air personality of another company may be on a CRW telecast without proper authority issued. See, I read your re-written contract and you had that line removed. You already planned to break the rules and play by your own set way before you even came to CRW. See Eddie, you couldn’t play by the rules, you never can. How can I entrust the most prized possession in my company in the hands of a man who cannot abide by the rules?? See (gets cut off)
(Eddie): Ohhhh shut up, just shut up!…Rules, abide by rules?!, are these words coming out your mouth, are you serious?! You’re so concerned with rules that you go and hire a blatantly crooked ref? Jut shut up! Matter of fact, talking is going to get us nowhere; I owe you a punch in the face, so I’m coming to get it.
Talon’s smiles as Security guards come out and stand in front of Talon as Eddie see’s this and shakes his head smiling as he gets stops from leaving the ring.
(Eddie): Are you kidding me Talon, Big bad Talon, oh mighty bossman. You’re a joke,
(Talon): Dont misinterpret this Eddie, This is not to protect me from you, it’s to protect you from me. See you are my employee, which makes you an investment. I really don’t know what I would do if you put your hands on me, so your welcome, this is for you… I’d hate to break that pretty Hollywood face of yours.
(Eddie): The way I see it, you threw the first punch when you stuck your nose in my business!
(Talon): Your business?! ITS MY BUSINESS… ITS ALL MY BUSINESS!
(Eddie): Its an Eye for an Eye…
(Eli): Who is that, maybe another guy Eddie has upset
(Mike): Who ever it is, here’s here because of Talon that is obvious….
Someone comes out the crowd wearing a mask and slides in the ring behind Eddie
(Talon): Eye for an Eye ...Maybe you should open your eyes and look behind you.
Eddie turns and gets leveled by a masked man holding a pair of brass knuckles. Eddie is out on his back holding his jaw. The man stands above Eddie
(Talon): Eddie, listen up, I said it before and Bookman says it over and over again… it’s about business and what’s good for it. So to prove there is no hard feelings between us. I gave you what you wanted, a match with Levi Gaston IV… wait, here’s the kicker! When Levi beats you he will get a new contract becayse If you lose, well we throw your contract away and give you the baseline rookie CRW contract and he can have that nice signing bonus you demanded… capeche?
The man in the ring pulls off his mask and confirms his identiy…
(Eli): Wow, Brilliant! Eddie has been calling Levi out for weeks now and here he is! ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gaston IV vs Eddie Phoenix tonight!
(Mike): Seems like there is something brewing wear guys just keep catching Eddie by surprise…
(Talon): Eddie, tonight, right here in the Under Armor Arena, in our very first Episode of Proving Grounds you have to really prove yourself, because that’s the name of the game.
The crowd goes crazy as Levi smiles and spits at Eddie then gets out the ring and walks up the ramp as Talon waves at the crowd and leaves with his security team.
(Mike): A Big match tonight right here at the first Ever Proving Grounds. What a night this will be! Eddie here tonight, that’s going to be amazing!
(Eli): Relax Mike, He’s not our champion, unfortunately the show would have been great if Dredge was competing, but that injury has him sidelined…
(Mike): *scoffs* injury… please…
Grunge vs. Jackson ‘‘Jax’‘ Teller
(Ramon): Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is scheduled for one fall… first coming to the ring, Grunge!
The lights go out then as Awake and alive by skillet hits a spot light hit micheal as he walks down the ramp he climbs in the ring and stands in the center he hits his knees and prays as the ring fills with smoke there is a loud explosion and he jumps high into the air
(Mike): Grunge makes his debut here tonight Eli, he competed in a non-televised match last week at G3, but tonight he debuts in the round robin tournament… how do you think he’ll fair?
(Eli): It’s hard to say Mike, I haven’t seen much tape of him so I’m looking forward to this here tonight.
(Ramon): and his opponent, Jackson ‘‘Jax’‘ Teller!
‘‘Bad to the bone’‘ George Thurogood and the destroyers plays as Jackson Teller walks down to the ring… He climbs in and raises a hand as the fans cheer…
(Mike) Now last week we saw what happened to Jax and his gang’s motorcycles…
Footage rolls of Draconis running over all of Teller and the Sons of Anarchy’s motorcycles…
(Eli): That explains why he walked out here tonight… that was insane last week, I can’t believe Draconis is that suicidal!
(Mike): Apparently he doesn’t fear the Sons of Anarchy… Neither does Fallen, but perhaps he should. He was taking a beating last week when they surrounded him.
As Teller enters the ring, Grunge rushes at him, but Teller jumps on the ropes to avoid him. Grunge stops, and takes a step back. As Teller does a back flip to seemingly avoid the hit, he lands, and Grunge hits him with a wicked spear to his back, driving Teller into the corner face first. Grunge then puts Teller on the top turnbuckle, and goes to attempt a cross powerbomb, but Teller flips over and gives Grunge a mule kick. Teller whips Grunge into the ropes, but Grunge reverses it and swings his arm out on the rebound, but Teller ducks, hits the ropes again and bursts out from the rebound delivering a swift, nice looking jumping thigh kick to the face of Grunge, which drops him to the canvas.
Teller hits the ropes again, and on the way back hits a quick leg drop across the throat of Grunge. He then sits Grunge up, and applies a sleeper hold. Teller doesn't apply the hold for long though, and as Grunge gets to his feet he once again whips him into the ropes, and goes for a drop kick, but Grunge this time blocks the move, by holding on the ropes as he hits them. Now in control, Grunge walks over to the fallen Teller and begins to stomp. 4 or 5 stomps are followed by a leg drop across the throat. Grunge then lifts Teller up and delivers a backbreaker, which folds him over. Acting as a set up, Grunge places Teller in a reverse headlock, from which he delivers a vertical suplex. Grunge holds on though, and delivers a second, which, after he has nailed, releases Teller.
Grunge lifts Teller up again, and wraps his arms around the midsection, from where he nails a beauty of a belly to belly suplex. He turns him over, and delivers 2 or 3 elbows to the neck and back area of Teller. Grunge once again picks Teller up, and once again sets him up for a suplex, as he nails him in the midsection, places him in a reverse headlock, and nails a snap suplex. Grunge floats over, mounting Teller, from where he attempts a submission maneuver on the right arm of Teller, but he counters, placing his own submission move onto Grunge, after maneuvering his legs up around his neck!
Grunge is struggling, trying to find a way out....but then decides to take advantage of his obvious power advantage, and the smaller build of Teller, and manages to place his feet on the canvas, halfway standing up. Grunge now prepares himself, and lifts Teller off of the mat...but he doesn't release the hold! Grunge spins around, about half a turn, and then places Teller over the rope....but he still doesn't release the hold. Grunge tries falling back, but that just tightens the hold. Grunge is now beginning to weaken, and needs something urgently.
Grunge attempts one last surge, and lifts Teller back up over the ropes, takes the half turn back to where he started...and plants Teller to the canvas with a devastating looking powerbomb, which finally makes him release the hold!
After several seconds, both men begin to get to their feet, meeting each other with rights and lefts. Teller throws a right; Grunge throws a left....and so on and so forth for 10 or so seconds. Finally, both men manage to get to their feet fully, and Teller throws another right, but Grunge catches the punch, and somehow maneuvers himself into the position of where he has locked in a fujiwara arm bar, bringing him to the floor, and placing the pressure on his arm! As Teller tries to break free, you hear a sickening CRACK and Teller screams out in pain! He screams as he taps out with his free hand. The referee quickly calls for the bell, and Grunge is declared the winner.
(Ramon): Here is your winner… Grunge!
(Mike): Oh my… Jax might be really hurt… did you hear that?!
(Eli): I think everyone here tonight heard that, his arm may be broken!
Medical staff rush down to the ring as Grunge celebrates his victory and heads to the back, meanwhile, inside the ring Teller refuses medical attention, simply keeping his arm tightly pressed against his body to absorb some of the pain. The cameras follow him into the back where he is suddenly approached by Finn and Az.
(Finn) ‘‘Well Well… where are your biker friends now?’‘
(Az): ‘‘You’re not so tough without them around to watch your back are you??
Teller clutches his arm tightly, but refuses to show weakness simply staring the Sinners and Saints down as if he were about to draw a revolver in the old west…
(Teller): Get out… of my way.
Teller grimaces slightly which brings a smile to both Sinners’ faces.
(Az): We’re only standing here until it’s done…
Teller looks puzzled…
(Teller): Until what is done?
(Finn): *laughing* …THIS!
Suddenly from off camera and to Teller’s left, Fallen charges at him running full speed as he swings his baseball bat! The bat cracks Teller’s already broken arm causing a disturbing sound as it collides and forces Teller to nearly cry as he screams in pain! The fans are booing loudly as they watch on the Armor-Tron while Sinners and Saints pick Teller apart. Fallen continues to beat him with the bat while Finn and Az stomp his head like a gang fight.
Security quickly rushes into the scene and tackles Fallen to the ground, but the threesome simply laugh hysterically as they are escorted from the building.
(Mike): Oh my god ladies and gentlemen we apologize for this gruesome display here; this is wrong, and we do not condone it!
(Eli): …He had it coming, what did he expect, it’s a part of the gang life…
(Mike): C’mon E, have a heart man… my god.
Kama Lama vs. Chris Mosh
(Mike): Well, here we go folks… Chris Mosh and Kama Lama, the two young up and coming superstars here in the CRW are about to face off against each other… it’s always interesting when a tag team faces off against themselves… especially this match up where Mosh and Lama have had heated words between each other this week…
(Eli): My money is on Kama Lama, he’s been wrestling a lot longer, and he’s done it on the indy circuit, while he might be inexperienced here, he knows how to compete.
(Mike): We’ll see how it goes, Mosh and Lama have history in other promotions so this one could get interesting.
(Ramon): Ladies and Gentlemen, the following match is for one fall, first coming to the ring… Kama Lama!
‘‘Undead’‘ by Hollywood Undead begins to play over the PA as Kama Lama sprints out from behind the curtain and dives into the ring. A small pop from the crowd brings a little smile across his face as he jumps up to the top rope and smiles as he raises his arms.
(Eli): Well listen to these fickle fans…
(Mike): What?? They have decided to cheer for Kama Lama tonight, they don’t have to hate him every night, im sure next week he’ll be boo’d if he faces someone they love.
(Eli): …exactly! FICKLE!
(Ramon): and his opponent, ‘‘Pretty Boy’‘ Chris Mosh!
‘‘Money to Blow’‘ by Birdman begins to play as Chris Mosh walks out onto the stage. He smiles as the fans book him and he waves to the pretty girls in the audience. The boo him harder as he struts down to the ring. He raises his arms as he climbs into the ring and stands on the middle rope with a focused, hard look in his eyes… turning and pointing back at Kama as the two stair each other down.
(Mike): He’s all business tonight E, now let’s see what Kama Lama looks like.
(Eli): I’m hoping these guys don’t hold back, I’m hoping they put on a great show, and if they hurt each other, that’s just all the better.
The bell rings as Kama Lama and Mosh go straight into a collar and elbow tie up. Kama uses his technical skills to slide into a side headlock, but Mosh shows off his strength immediately by lifting Kama from the mat and into a back suplex, Kama counters the suplex by landing on his feet and twisting his partner turned opponent’s arm into a hammerlock. Mosh retaliates quickly with a reverse elbow that breaks the hold. Kama throws a punch, but Mosh counters it right into an arm trap. Kama throws his left hand attempting another shot and Mosh catches that arm as well. Kama shakes his head ‘‘no’‘ as Mosh snaps backwards, tossing Kama Lama across the ring with double arm belly to belly suplex. The fans pop as the first big move of the match takes place. Kama gets to his feet quickly as the fans cheer. The camera cuts to Mosh, who mouths something to Kama. Both men nod and come at each other once again. Kama quickly slides between Mosh’s legs, getting up behind him and drop kicking him in the back sending the bigger man face first into the corner. Kama charges and leaps with a flying clothesline, but Mosh moves, sending Kama Lama legs first through the ropes, crashing his chest into the top turnbuckle pad. Mosh grabs his partner by the neck and his an impressive dropping Neckbreaker from the corner. He grabs Kama’s leg and covers him.
The ref gets into position and counts 1…..2…..but Kama kicks out.
(Eli): Well so far this one is pretty even. These two know each other extremely well, but Chris Mosh is looking impressive I think.
(Mike): These two kids have the potential to be great wrestlers, future CRW Champions even, but they have a horrible attitude, and they don’t seem to care.
Mosh lifts Kama back up from the mat and lifts him up onto his shoulders into an Electric Chair position; Kama quickly reigns fists down to stun Mosh long enough for him to counter the electric chair into a luchador styled victory roll! The ref counts 1….2…but Mosh powers out. Kama Lama is first to his feet, hitting the ropes and connecting with an impressive shining wizard as Mosh was getting up from the mat. He grabs Mosh’s near arm and attempts an Oklahoma roll pinning attempt! The ref again counts 1….2…but again he kicks out. The fans cheer a little at Kama’s offense but he is quick to blow them off, garnering a wave of heat from the ringside crowd. He hits the ropes again, diving for a Crossbody, but the Pretty Boy catches him midair. Mosh grabs him by the throat and lifts him into a choke bomb before getting up and taunting the crowd. The fans again boo as he sets Kama up for his one shoulder powerbomb! He runs but before he can execute the bomb, Kama slides off of his shoulder and shoving him into the corner. He suddenly sprints, leaps, and drives his knees into Mosh’s back with a tough Running double knee to the back! Mosh clutches his lower back in pain as he stumbles out of the corner. Kama throws a hand into the air as the fans cheer. He grabs Mosh and attempts an inverted overdrive, but Mosh, knowing the set up anticipates the move and counters by grabbing Kama’s arm and pulling him into a hard lariat! The fans let out a collective ‘‘ooooooh!’‘ as the big man’s arm drops Kama to the mat. Mosh quickly pulls Kama to his feet while he is still stunned and lifts him into a fireman’s carry position before spinning off a modified TKO! The fans pop for the high impact move as Mosh covers Kama and the ref counts 1…2…but Kama kicks out. Mosh is frustrated and complains to the ref momentarily as Kama gets to his feet. Mosh notices Kama Lama being back upright and charges him. Kama side steps him and rolls aKama Lama the ring, taunting his tag team partner in the process. Mosh again charges him, but this time Kama leap frogs him, Mosh rebounds off of the ropes, but this time is forced to jump over a now prone Kama Lama. On the third rebound, Mosh yells as he dives for a clothesline, but Kama Lama uses his quick reflexes to duck the attack and leap onto the middle rope, rebounding with an amazing spring board executing his ‘‘Light the Fuse’‘ (springboard flying roundhouse kick) The fans erupt at the sight of the innovative flying kick as it connects with Mosh and drops him to the mat! Kama forgoes the cover and immediately climbs the turnbuckles, perching himself on the top rope, he looks down at Mosh. Kama extends his arms to the crowd as Mosh gets to his feet. He leaps from the top rope with a flying Crossbody, he connects but Mosh rolls through the impact, right back up to his feet, still hanging onto Kama! Kama struggles back to his feet, but still in the grasp of Mosh. Mosh starts to use his strength to bear hug him… the ref asks if he wants to submit, but Kama emphatically yells ‘‘No’‘
(Eli): Kama is in a spot he didn’t want to be in Mike, he knows Mosh’s power, and he was using his speed to work on his stamina… now he’s getting worn down, and Mosh’s recharging at the same time.
(Mike): Smart strategy from Kama Lama though Eli, he was wearing Mosh down, it was working but Mosh’s power and knowledge of Kama’s move set helped him out just now.
(Eli): This one could definitely go either way, so right now Mike, who do you have?
(Mike): At this point in the match, I’m leaning toward Mosh, he’s getting the right spots at key moments.
Kama is wearing down in the clutches of the big bear hug, the referee checks his arm and its drops…. 1! He raises it up again, and once again it drops… 2! The ref raises it once last time, but Kama holds the arm high. He begins to hammer down on Mosh’s traps, loosening the grip slightly each time. Finally he rears back and sends a hard headbutt to his partner, freeing him from the grasp. Kama immediately grabs him and hits the a spinning DDT. After the impact, Kama also falls back to the mat, still feeling the effects from his headbutt just moments earlier. He slowly gathers himself, but by the time he covers Mosh, its too late as the ref counts 1….2…. and Mosh kicks out. Kama Lama slowly steps back, crouching in the far corner of the ring, waiting for Mosh to get back to his feet and turn to face him… Mosh is slow to get back up, using the opposite corner’s ropes to aid him, clutching his lower back as he gets to his feet and turns around. As soon as he turns, Kama sprints at him, leaping foot first with a flying side kick, the kick connects, dropping Pretty Boy to the mat. Kama covers him and the ref again counts 1……2….but Mosh manages to kick out again! Kama now has words for the official, shoving him as he complains about the count. Kama lifts Mosh up to his feet and tosses him into the ropes. He attempts another Kick, but Mosh hangs on to the ropes, causing Kama to fly through the air and land back first on the mat. Mosh immediately charges in and drops a senton splash across Kama’s mid section. Mosh is up immediately, pounding his chest as he lifts Kama to his feet. He turns him around and lifts him up, again looking for the big time ‘‘Electric Chair Drop’‘ he hits it and Kama seems to be out cold. Mosh rolls over and covers him and the ref counts 1…….2…….but somehow Kama gets his foot onto the bottom rope! Mosh can’t believe it, he grabs him and drags him to the center of the ring and again covers him… 1……..2……but Kama kicks out! Mosh yells at the ref as he hits the ropes hard and goes for another Senton Splash, but Kama rolls out of the way. He hits the mat hard but pops back up to his feet, just in time to be lifted into the air but Mosh quickly counters and lifts Kama Lama up and drops him with the ‘‘Mosh Pit’‘ (Vertebreaker) Mosh covers him and the ref counts 1…..2……3!
(Ramon): The winner of the bout, Chris Mosh!
The bell rings as Mosh quickly gets back to his feet, raising his arms victoriously as the fans boo him… He smiles and waves to the hating fans as he exits the ring….
(Mike): an impressive showing from both men tonight E… but in the end it is ‘‘The Pretty Boy’‘ Chris Mosh picking up the win here in the first match of the round robin… a good way to start the 6 week endurance challenge.
(Eli): That was a great match, both men should be proud of their efforts but Kama Lama is going to have to step it up if he wants to win next week. Mosh will too, it wont get any easier I promise you that!
The fans begin to rumble as Jack Bookman walks out onto the stage as Mosh and Kama Lama walk back to the locker room area.
(Mike): I wonder what Mr. Bookman has to say…
(Eli): Whatever it is I don’t want to hear it unless its his resignation.
(Bookman): Folks, I know you’re having a nice night tonight…
The fans pop…
(Bookman): But I have to be a bit of a buzz kill here tonight… Jackson Teller was assaulted backstage as you all saw earlier… and that, in conjunction with the injury he sustained in his match with Grunge, He will be forfeiting his slot in the Apex Round Robin Tournament.
The fans begin to boo as Bookman raises a hand to silence them.
(Bookman): Now now, its ok… We will announce his replacement at Face Off! The wrestler who shows the most desire, the most determination, will be selected to fill the vacant spot… So guys, make an impact!
Bookman waves to the fans who begin to cheer as he turns and walks away.
(Mike): Wow Eli, So Teller is out with a severe injury now thanks to The Sinners and Saints.
(Eli): Yeah! Even more importantly though, we have an opening in the Apex round robin! That is a BIG opportunity, especially for these younger competitors and the new comers who were signed this week; guys like Blackheart, Legacy, Payne, or Slam Jr…
(Mike): Speaking of David Slam Jr… fans, we are going to cut to a video of David Slam Jr, CRW’s newest wrestler…
The camera cuts to a pre-recorded segment.
David Slam junior sat on his couch a cigarette in his mouth, a half empty bottle of Jack Daniels resting between his legs, his left hand held the remote which he used to fly through the channels because his mind was on other things, and his other hand was half down his pants scratching his ball itch. Sitting beside him wearing only a very large plain white t-shirt was Vixen her icy blue eyes fixed on Davids face, she looked at all the hard lines on his face and it chilled her to see how old he had became since his fathers death. She watched him raise the bottle of Jack to his lips taking in a long chug, he lowered it and she wanted to jerk it from his hands and smash the damn bottle on the ground.
-Slam II- ’‘Why are you staring at me Vixen?’‘
She smiled, she knew it wouldn't do her good to tell him she wanted him to put the bottle down because she didn't want to fight not after him getting a wrestling career back.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Just looking at you love, trying to find where your hiding your thrill about having a career again’‘
Slam smiled his usual sarcastic way and held the bottle up while patting her leg. The cigarette in his mouth, the ash almost as long as the cigarette itself, bounced up and down the ash never flicking off.
-Slam II- ’‘Right here it is baby doll this bottle and a evening with you, how much more celebration could one do?’‘
It stung but she smiled and rested over on his shoulder rubbing his bare chest.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘So you know what your going to say at the press conference tomorrow? I got a feeling they are going to question you on where you went...’‘
David sprang to his feet and put his cigarette out in the ash tray before turning on his heels to look at a surprised Vixen. His eyes read hurt but he wasn't going to show it instead he got angry.
-Slam II- ’‘Dammit Vixen I don't understand why you are rushing me into this! You know I thought I was going to be ready to return to the ring it would be with my f--’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Father's company?’‘
Vixen now got up and she was annoyed at how the evening was going to be ruined.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘David it is time to move on, how long can you go on beating yourself up over him being gone?! You got big, bigger then your father ever got then he dies and you shut up like a fucking hermit crab because you think by some unknowing God forsaken reason its because of that, like you broke his heart?! David he was proud of you, baby he loved you and what you were doing’‘
He won't admit it, she knew, but that was the truth. She pointed to the bottle.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘But he wouldn't be proud of that!’‘
Like he didn't hear her he turned the bottle up again and wiped his mouth on his forearm, she was ready for the lies
-Slam II- ’‘What I have became is not because of my dad passing Vixen, how many have I told you this?! I stepped out of the ring because I knew deep inside that I could never recapture that moment....’‘
In Slam's head he replayed the first moment he won his first championship the bells ringing, the ear drum bursting roar of the crowd, the stupid shocked face of MJ Windsor, and the one moment he knew he couldn't recapture again was the look his his fathers face.
-Slam II- ’‘Of winning the belt again, after I lost the belt Vixen you knew I lost half if not all of myself with it why the hell can you not get that? My father passing of course didn't help, but try as I did I never went anywhere after that one win’‘
She hung her head in defeat, she knew it was no use for her to get him to admit it was because of his father. Slam sat the bottle down and stepped to her wrapping a arm around her and then he pushed her short dark hair from her face locking it behind her ear.
-Slam II- ’‘Look at me please’‘
She didn't but he used his hand to push her chin up. Her icy blue eyes met his cold gray eyes, his sweet but drunk skin burned her nose, but he seemed to be happy at the moment.
-Slam II- ’‘But look at what I'm doing, stepping back into the wrestling ring for another go around, even waaaaay before I think I'm ready’‘
She was about to say something but he kissed her killing the thought.
-Slam II- ’‘I'm going to accept that the *** is my new home, my rebirth will be there and its all going to be for you! But be warned you know I'm going to get the cold shoulder because I'm a outsider, and its going to test me probably even bring the old me out’‘
This brought a smile to her face and he smiled in return.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Should I oil up the six shooter cowboy?’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Lets hold on to that thought, I got to meet the owner first see if he is a old cod like the old boss and try to snuff out the Slam clan too’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘He better have a pretty big set of balls for that, us Slams don't burn none to easily!’‘
He smiled and kissed her, deeply pressing himself into her. He could feel the shiver as she locked her arms around his neck and then.....KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!!!
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Awww...who the fuck could that be?’‘
Slam rolled his eyes.
-Slam II- ’‘Valentine more then likely he heard already’‘
Vixen bit her lower lip.
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Oops he is your brother David, he has a right to know’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Yeah I guess you right, but your not off the hook’‘
-Miss Vixen- ’‘Mmmm, am I going to be punished?’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Badly’‘
Another set of knocks louder this time and Slam stepped around Vixen but not before slapping her on her ass. She moaned and walked slowly back to the bed room licking her lips. Slam groaned but he went ahead to the door unlocking and opening it. Standing outside the door was Slams very large younger brother Valentine.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Hope I didn't interrupt your celebration with Vixen, congratulations brother!’‘
-Slam II- ’‘Thanks Val, but why are you here so late?’‘
Valentine pointed over his shoulder where in Slams front yard was several bikes parked out front Makis, Manny, and Doc Tree all of the Valentine's biker gang buddy's and Slams childhood friends.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Me and the boys wanted to know if you wanted to drink! Get shit faced before you head off man’‘
Slam looked over his shoulder and into his bedroom where Vixen probably waited to give him his celebration, he smiled.
-Slam II- ’‘Maybe getting fucked up will have to wait Val, got to meet some old fans and the boss hopefully at a conference to discuss some old issues -Slam chuckled- you know how it is’‘
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Ah fuck I know man! But tomorrow no ifs or and mother fucker we are going to shit faced blacked out drunk down at the bar listen to the band...’‘
Valentine nudged his brother in the ribs, Slam recoiled he had forgot his little brothers strength but he punched him back hard in the upper chest.
-Valentine Slam- ’‘Maybe brawl with some of those pricker fucks from the Lost Boys? Hahaha you know what I mean?’‘
Slam laughed with his brother as they put their fists together.
-Together- ’‘Sons of the Damned and damned for life!’‘
Valentine turned and walked down the steps.
-Slam II- ’‘Catch you dick heads tomorrow I got a lady to tend too’‘
From the yard Doc Tree shouted back.
-Doc Tree- ’‘Hit it once for me you grimy ugly bastard!’‘
All the guys laughed and fired up their loud bikes and Slam shut the door. He undid the buckle of his black jeans as he headed to grab the bottle of Jack, but he stopped and thought for a second, and he put the bottle down making his way to the bedroom in two steps.
The scene fades and the cameras cut back to live television.
William ‘‘The Dragon’‘ Draconis vs. Merlyn
(Ramon): The following is scheduled for one fall… first coming to the ring, Merlyn!
‘‘Fortunate Son’‘ by C.C.R. hits the arena and Merlyn comes to the ring. The fans are cheering him as he walks out, looking to the ring with a smile on his face, he addresses some fans ring side with some chit chat then makes his way up the rings teps and gets into the ring as the fans are cheering
(Mike): Here we are, the final match of the Apex Round Robin. And tonight things have already got interesting, Mosh getting what you would call an upset, everyone thought Kama Lama was really going to have the advantage but Mosh came ready and it showed
(Eli): Well that’s all dandy but after witnessing that display of what you would call ruthless aggression towards Jax Teller, I would say Grunge has something to prove and I’m hearing word that Teller he might have broken arm, and after that assault from Fallen and his crew, Bookman had no choice but to take Teller out and put him on the disabled list.
(Ramon): and his opponent… William ‘‘The Dragon’‘ Draconis!
‘‘Nautral Born Killer'' by Avenged Sevenfold hits the arena as the crowd has a mixed reaction. A video clip of the General Lee jumping. He jumps around gets on his knees at the head of the ramp pointing to him as fireballs shoot off in the air. He jumps up and heads slowly to the ring, where he enters dancing and posing to the crowd. He gets down in an HBK stance, flexing his biceps as pyro shoots off .
(Mike): This should be a good match, both these men coming off big wins at Gold Guts and Glory.
(Eli): I got my money on Draconis, he’s actually proven to have talent.
Both men look at each other as the ref sounds the bell, they circle the ring sizing one another up trying to get an opening. They both stop and walk to the center and lock up, but the advantage goes to Draconis with the clear height advantage. He backs Merlyn into the turnbuckles the ref quickly calls for the break. Merlyn lets go as does Draconis but follows with a cheap right which sends spits flying into the first row. The ref is warning Draconis of closed fist. He grabs a fist full of hair as he pulls Merlyn from the corner and spins him around and over the top rope outside the ring. Merlyn lands and is laying on his back as the ref starts the count.
1…….Draconis fixes his knee pads
2………Draconis has a smirk on his face taunting the crowd
3………Merlyn turns and gets on one knee
4……..Merlyn shakes his head and uses the ring to help him get up
5…….. Merlyn checks his mouth to see if he’s bleeding which is he not.
6…….. Merlyn looks into the ring and starts to walk around telling Draconis to come out
7………Draconis is telling Merlyn to come in
8……...Merlyn gets on the ring apron with one knee as Draconis comes over and grabs a hand full of hair. Merlyn grabs Draconis by the head and drops down off the ring apron and snaps Draconis on the ropes sending him stumbling backwards. Merlyn slides in under the ropes and gets up, Draconis turns around and is met with a hard right which knocks him back, Merlyn lands another an Draconis backs up to the ropes, Merlyn runs in and clotheslines Draconis backwards over the top rope and out the ring. The crowd is on their feet amped up. Merlyn is getting the crowd into it calling for them. Merlyn points to the top turnbuckle as the crowd is getting into it even more. Merlyn goes to the corner as the ref is on 3……..Merlyn is on top waiting, Draconis is on his feet shaking it off. Merlyn turns around and as Draconis looks up Merlyn moonsaults off the top rope outside the ring onto Draconis. The crowd erupts into a ‘‘Holy Shit’‘ Chant
(Mike): Wow, talk about putting your body on the line
(Eli): That was insane, it’s obvious Merlyn doesn’t care about himself or the next guy
(Mike): Whata re you talking about it was a well timed but risky move
(Eli): Risky indeed, how about just keeping it in the ring.
(Mike): But Draconis was the first one to throw Merlyn out the ring
(Eli): But that was smart, he didn’t put himself in harms way
(Mike): But…oh forget it, your impossible…
The ref is at 5………as Merlyn is on one knee and Draconis is still on the ground.
6……….Merlyn gets up as Draconis has finally turned over and is on one knee
7………Merlyn walks over to Draconis and grabs the back of his neck and trunks and rolls him in the ring breaking the count. Merlyn follows and gets up as Draconis is already getting to his feet. He runs at Merlyn with a clothesline but Merlyn ducks it and wraps around and drops down for a school boy pin the ref drops and counts 1……….2…popped. Merlyn rolls over as Draconis gets up. Merlyn gets to his feet and runs at Draconis and ducks a clothesline, hits the adjacent ropes and comes back but Draconis throws a back kick to the mid section which catches Merlyn off guard. He quickly brings Merlyn in and up and slams him down hard with a power bomb. He goes for the pin as the ref gets into position 1………2..Merlyn pops
(Mike): Finally nice to see both men in the ring taking care of business
(Eli): I second that, but I think staying in the ring favors Draconis, which is a good thing.
(Mike): your saying Merlyn can’t wrestle in the ring?
(Eli): no, I’m saying Merlyn is so unorthodox that being outside the ring favors him more because it’s so unpredictable out there.
Draconis has Merlyn up and slams him down with a body slam, He rolls his neck and tries to get it all together as he lands some stomps on Merlyn then picks him up by the head. He signals to the crowd with a throat slashing gesture as he hoist Merlyn up on his shoulders.
(Mike): this could be it, I think he just signaled for his ‘‘Dragon Fury’‘ (F-5)
(Eli): I’m sure it’s over
Draconis goes to throw Merlyn off but Merlyn lands on his feet and connects with a back stabber sending Draconis down holding his head
(Mike): Great counter by the veteran, had everyone worried
(Eli): Why was everyone worried, are you assuming everyone in this arena is cheering for Merlyn
(Mike): well, yeah…don’t you hear the reaction he gets
Merlyn get up and drops a knee to the back of Draconis neck. He gets up and is starting to get the crowd riled up. He grabs Draconis by the head and starts to get him up when Draconis smacks his hands away and head butts him in the face. Merlyn turns, grabs his nose and is in real pain. Draconis waits as Merlyn turns around and he grabs him and connects with his ‘‘Bloodline’‘ (Clothesline from Hell) and goes for the pin 1………2…….barely gets his shoulder up. Draconis is pissed as he’s yelling at the ref to count faster. The ref is telling Draconis to watch it. Draconis is on his feet and has Merlyn up. he hoist Merlyn up for his ‘‘Dragon Fury'' (F-5) and throws Merlyn off but Merlyn maneuvers and lands on his feet again and jumps on Draconis back and puts him into a sleeper hold. The crowd is starting to buzz as if though they can feel it coming to an end. Draconis stumbles around the ring reaching for the ref as the ref dodges him. He finally falls to one knee in the center of the ring. The ref is asking him does he give up as Draconis shakes his head no.
(Mike) What the hell is that
(Eli) it’s more a question of who the hell is that
A large man comes out the back and is walking down to ring side as Merlyn and the ref do not see this large man
(Mike) Is that the new signee, The Man with no Name, he’s huge!
(Eli) An understatement my friend
The Man with no name gets to the ring, grabs the top rope and hoists himself to the ring as he steps over the top rope. The ref finally see’s him and warns him to leave as Merlyn lets go and turns around he gets kicked in the gut. The ref calls for the bell. The Man with no Name grabs Merlyn and hits him with a release Powerbomb. He then grabs the ref and looks like he’s about to punch the ref but lets him go as the ref drops down and rolls out the ring, he tells the Announcer something.
(Ramon): the winner of this match by disqualification…Merlyn
The crowd cheers but seem more in awe of this mammoth sized man. He looks down at a dazed Merlyn and grabs him by the neck and lifts him up on his feet. He kicks Merlyn once again and goes to hit him with another Powerbomb but Draconis hammers This beast with a solid shot to the back of the neck
(Mike): and Draconis is pretty big, but pales in comparison to The man with no name
(Eli): If Bookman is the smart man I know he is, he will make this monster the replacement for Jax teller.
The big man turns around and sees Draconis as Draconis is showing no fear and tells the man to bring it. The crowd is starting to cheer. The man steps forward as Draconis grabs the big man by the throat. The big man laughs and grabs Draconis by the throat as both men have each other by the throat Merlyn is on both knees but manages to land a low blow to the big man. Draconis goes to lift him up into a Chokeslam but the big man blocks it and kicks Draconis in the gut. He then grabs Merlyn by the throat. He laughs and lifts both men up and brings them down hard with a double Chokeslam as both men are out. The big man stands in the middle of the ring with an intense and scary look on his face as he raises his arms in victory as a creepy smile comes over his face.
(Mike): that is scary, Draconis is pretty big himself and now he’s laid out there with Merlyn.
(Eli): Finally we have some real competition in this Fed. And honestly I don’t see anyone stopping this beast.
The big man steps over the top rope and jumps down as he slowly leaves the ring to massive sounds of boos as he laughs.
(Mike): Well here we go, what is a better way to conclude the night then having Eddie Phoenix go against ex-champion ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gatson?
(Eli): You mean against world champ ‘‘Infamous’‘ Levi Gatson IV, in my book he still holds the title, he never lost it.
‘‘This is the New Shit’‘ by Marilyn Manson Hits through he P.A as Levi Gatson IV comes out to a ton of boo’s from the crowd. Seems like Levi could care less as he gives the crowd the middle finger and spits at them as he walks down to the ring. He slides under the bottom rope and taunts the crowd, laughing as he removes his shirt and flexes for the crowd.
‘‘Amazing’‘ by Kanye West blast as the crowd gets to their feet cheering. Levi gets ready facing the Armor Tron. After a moment the fans grow uneasy waiting, still not seeing Eddie at the entrance way… Suddenly from out of the crowd behind Levi comes Eddie as he hops the barrier and has on brass knuckles. He slides into the ring as Levi is waiting, the ref is also looking out to the ramp. Levi turns and gets absolutely leveled by Eddie as Levi crashes down to the mat!
(Mike): Wow, now that’s pay back!
(Eli): That’s cheating that’s what that is…come on ref use common sense
Eddie stuffs the brass knuckles in his pants as the ref turns to see Levi on the ground out cold. Eddie is standing there as the crowd is going crazy and the ref is trying to figure out what happened. Eddie tells the ref to sound the bell. The ref is telling him before he can start Levi needs to be conscious. Eddie looks around and signals that someone throw him something as someone tosses a bottled water. He opens it and pours it on Levi who is slowly coming around and holding his jaw. Eddie lifts Levi to one knee as Levi could hardly stand. He lets Levi go who is stumbling as the ref calls for the bell Eddie comes right in and hits the ‘‘Kraken Breaker’‘ (Skull Crushing Finale) and makes the cover as the ref is still baffled but gets down and makes the count as the crowd chants the count along with Eddie…..one…….two…..three. The ref calls for the bell as Eddie is still leaning on a knocked out Levi. Eddie calls for the mic as the crowd is going crazy.
(Eli): What a sham, Come on Talon you have to come out here and reverse this decision!
(Mike): Remember. It was Talon who stripped and fired Gatson in the first place!
(Eddie): OK, cut the music, first Off I would like to tell Levi that we wish him well in his future endeavors.
The crowd laughs as they start singing ‘‘NA NA NA NA….NA NA NA NA hey hey hey, good bye’‘
(Eddie): now if we could get to business from earlier on, Talon look behind me; that is what happens when you send your lap dogs after me! See Talon, Levi was that first little pig, and by the looks of it, it’s clear I blew his house down. Now it’s up to you and Dredge to decide who will be little pig number two. The wolf is coming!
Eddie Drops the mic as the fans are going crazy. The Code Red logo appear at the bottom left corner
(Eli): Tune in folks to Friday Face Off, I’m sure our boss will have a lot to say about this!
(Mike): Goodnight folks, Until next week, SPORTSCENTER IS NEXT!