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Post by EXODUS Office on Aug 1, 2013 10:05:55 GMT -6
You are both beautiful people and your signed Kamijo 2x4s will arrive at some point in the next two decades.
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 31, 2013 12:02:24 GMT -6
Lots of news, including the reveal of Lethal Lottery teams! - Contract negotiations with The Artist known as Prince Kamijo have hit a stumbling block after the recent firing of Nicholas Gray. Gray was handling all contract details personally, and with his removal from office who knows how Edward Nair will handle proceedings. It is also noted that Kamijo’s request for a Camel dressed as actor George Hamilton, three Go-Go dancers wearing Bane masks and a copy of the Mona Lisa with her bare breasts out was rejected. However things were believed to be heading in the right direction when Kamijo was handed a recent selection of signed photos of Zero McHannon, which may or may not have been given to him without permission. More news on this as it arrives.
- Adrien Cochrane has had an extensive history with FX Executive Edward Nair. Cochrane has a clause in his contract to prevent Nair from firing him and is going to use his immunity to stand up against Nair about his decision to fire Jonathan Collins, Darrin Stearns, and Nicholas Gray. Word on the rumor mill is that Nair is going to be trying something outside of the box to keep Cochrane at bay if he can't fire him.
- And speaking of Nair, he announced that the signing of the ownership change in the ring at the beginning of the show. He's expected to fire the front office immediately in the ring to further humiliate the trio. How will the roster respond to this?
- And now the moment you've been waiting for...the Lethal Lottery pairings for our debut show on FX!
The Turks (Andreas Lasiewicz & Sally Talfourd) Perhaps no team has a better shot at winning this tournament than the former masked Reno & Elena. The two have been nothing short of dominant (and undefeated) since coming to EXODUS Pro. With the war on LEGION finally over, the duo can focus on personal achievements, including catching some belts that have been eluding them.
Wulf Erikssen & Steve Lenton A most interesting combination, Steve Lenton & Wulf Erikssen combine to form a team of power and may just lead the tournament in smiles. The duo are a couple of tough soldiers that know how to take a beating and dish one out in return. Erikssen is no stranger to tag team gold, and Lenton will be looking to ensure his waist doesn't stay bare for long after losing the International Title at Endgame.
Blake Jones & Sylar Drake The luck of the draw paired up the two young stars Jonathan Collins has been mentoring and preparing to take over as the next generation of EXODUS Pro stars. Both have seen their stocks rise as of late, with Blake being the man to tap out Daisuke Iwakuma at War Games, and Sylar Drake being the new San Diego Bay champion. Could Drake & Jones take the next step and go through the remainder of the roster to become the new Tag Team Champions?
Fiona Rourke & Jerry Matthews There's a lot of victory and not many losses collectively in this team's EXODUS ledger. Rourke & Matthews have been nothing short of successful against all comers in EXODUS, even if the two have had some struggles as of late. The former World & San Diego Bay champions look to be regaining gold, which is motivated for Rourke by doing something nobody else has done yet in this company's history - she looks to become the company's first Triple Crown Champion.
Ryuji Kamigawa & Adrien Cochrane If there's any team in this tournament that seems to be fully prepared for anything this tournament will throw at them, it's got to be this unlikely duo. Kamigawa brings power and Cochrane brings speed to the table as the duo look to start cashing in on some of those tags of "breakout star" and "potential" tags they've both had since their EXODUS arrival. Though the two have had a rough patch of luck in recent weeks, both are hoping to use this tournament to rebound and claim gold. On last night's post-show, there was a great deal of talk about whether Cochrane can trust a man who is devoted to the dollar, but The Dropkick King believes the motivation for gold will prove stronger.
Kliff Ulysses & Magnus Gunner The good news is these two have tag team experience together, something almost no other team in this tournament has. The bad news is that these two are also currently at the throat of one another. Gunner & Ulysses have had some of the brightest and biggest accolades in EXODUS, combining to be part of some of the biggest matches in company history. Can "The Loaded Pistol" and "The Ultimate Entertainer" put aside their animosity for a night to reign supreme as the winners of this tournament?
Zero McHannon & Christian Kane Whether anyone wants to admit it or not, these two may be the most dangerous combination in the tournament. Ruthless, deceptive, beyond limitless talent. Christian Kane may be "world title or bust", but it's entirely possible Kane & McHannon could get on the same page to capture gold. Though some would say The Turks are the favorites to go all the way, these two may be the great stumbling block they or any other team may find in this tournament.
Heather Halliwell & Selena Alexander The World Champ is in a unique situation. Selena Alexander is no foe, and will probably do her best to help Heather win the belts, but Selena's track record lately has not been the best of one, and Heather made no bones about the fact she was disappointed to have Selena as her partner on the EXODUS Post-Show podcast. Alexander will have to pull out a side of her never seen before to prove her worth to our new World Champ if they hope to claim gold!
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 30, 2013 11:14:10 GMT -6
You know which match I'm claiming. So give.
Edit: haha I forgot I'm logged in here it's the King.
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 21:04:47 GMT -6
EXPRO on FX #1 August 11, 2013 RIMAC Arena, San Diego, California RP AND SEGMENT Deadline: Central Time Midnight between Saturday, August 10, 2013 and Sunday, August 11, 2013 CST UTC-6 hours Greenwich Mean Saturday, July 13, 2013 at 6:00:00 AM UTC Eastern Time Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 1:00:00 AM EST UTC-5 hours Pacific Time Saturday, July 10, 2013 at 10:00:00 PM LETHAL LOTTERY TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT!
FEATURING: The Turks, Adrien Cochrane, Ryuji Kamigawa, Sylar Drake, Christian Kane, Fiona Rourke, Jerry Matthews, Blake Jones, Kliff Ulysses, Magnus Gunner, Steve Lenton, Wulf Eriksen, Zero McHannon, Heather Halliwell, & Selena Alexander! - The recent injury to Zack Lifer ruined Nicholas Gray's proposed ladder match between the Turks and the White Nights to crown vacant the vacant Tag Team Titles. Instead, the leadership of Darrin Stearns, Jonathan Collins, and Nicholas Gray are going out with a bang when they used their booking powers to start a Lethal Lottery tournament for the straps! Per the ruling of Jonathan Collins, number one contenders The Turks will be the only two who know their partners, as Andreas Lasiewicz and Sally Talfourd will be an official team in the tournament!Non-Title Match & Ex-Pro Debut!JOHNNY CANNON (EXODUS Pro International Champion, w/ Quinn Goodrich) vs. SINC MERCIER - Johnny Cannon found his luck changed at Endgame, when he managed to successful win the International Title. Now the reign of the British Knockout Artist starts when he meets the debuting Sinc Mercier!
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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 14:33:14 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 14:33:14 GMT -6
We cut back to Dick and Seth, nodding to one another. Seth Ericson: Heather Halliwell looks prepared...but...CHRISTIAN KANE IS BACK! Dick Morosi: He sure is, and I'm stunned at what we've witnessed. Not only has Christian Kane made a VERY surprising return to EXODUS Pro, but Kane has basically turned the entire show on its ear! It needs to get back on track though, because it's time for our main event! It's been a long road for both Heather Halliwell and Fiona Rourke to get to this point, but tonight...only one of them leaves the RIMAC World Champion. Let's go to the ring for our Endgame main event! The camera cuts to the ring, where David Zinkus stands in the center, holding the microphone. David Zinkus: The following match is scheduled for one fall, and is your Main Event of the evening! The PA system suddenly has a real slow strum of a guitar, followed by a few notes... On a long and lonesome highway East of Omaha, You can listen to the engines, moanin' out its one old song You think about the woman, Or the girl you knew the night before... "Turn the Page" by Metallica continues to play as the lights immediately flash on in unison at the stage in a red, white, and blue color pattern as standing on the stage in a long trench and cowgirl hat is the challenger, Heather Halliwell! But your thoughts will soon be wandering The way they always do When you're riding sixteen hours, There's nothing much to do. And you don't feel much like ridin', You just wish the trip was through. Halliwell makes the long, slow walk down the aisle, slapping a few hands during the heavy part of the first verse, sighing as she realizes this could be the culmination of huge things. She looks up at the ring as she pats the apron, starting to step into the ring again, climbing the turnbuckle to salute the crown with the longhorn hand gesture. Here I am, On the road again. There I am, Up on the stage. Here I go, Playing star again. There I go, Turn the page... Halliwell hops off the corner, looking around in awe and nerves as she waits for the champ. Dick Morosi: There's a look of determination on the face of the challenger. Seth Ericson: She's determined to wear that belt and hump the holy hell out of Christian Kane. Dick Morosi: Will you stop?! The lights start to darken again as the video screen hums to life, starting to show the road from the first show to now for Fiona Rourke. Who are you not to be great? You, with the imagination of a brilliant child, And the powers of an ancient god.
It starts with her fighting off both Magnus Gunner and Omar Wise, using her old Expecto Patronum finisher to defeat Gunner and become the first International Champion. Who are you to be ordinary? You, who can rescind life or raise the dead.
Next comes a victory over Johnny Cannon and then a flash of the Shinigami used to pick up a victory over Abby Park in the Winter Road tournament. Who are you to be afraid? You who can serve as judge and jury While hoarding infinite lives. Next comes her old "Last Star to the Left" piledriver to beat Daisuke Iwakuma, the multiple Shinigamis used to defeat Omar Wise for the Title, followed by her Expecto Patronum off a ladder to draw against Magnus Gunner. Who are you to be a slave to the past? You, who can travel time like the oceans And rewrite history with a single word. Then the Yawarakai-Te to tap out Katherine Stryfe, the variation she used to turn away Magnus Gunner, along with shots of her starting to leave her locker room to step to the entrance. Who are you to be anonymous? You, whose name should be spoken in reverant tones Or terrified whispers. Next are montages of each victory where she's held up the EXODUS Pro World Title. The first one, the third defense against Jerry Matthews, the shot of her staring down KJPW's best and brightest during her tour of Japan. Who are you to deny greatness? If you deny it to yourself, you deny it to the entire world. Slow motion shots of her Shinigami kick and her Expecto Patronum double rotation moonsault, all as she takes the step up to the entrance of the stage, and then over the PA system... And we will not be denied. The tron suddenly goes off, as if it were a television shut off with the light and dot in the center. The whole arena is dark, no lights at all save for some glow sticks and phones lighting the way. And then...music. The knocking and synth notes that open "New Divide" by Linkin Park begin to play, and as soon as the drums kick in, purple and white lights start to flash with the beat. As soon as the beat drops, the lights explode again and crouched at the entrance way, just staring the ring down as a silhouette right now, is Fiona Rourke, with the EXODUS Pro World Title strapped around her waist! I remember black skies, the lightning all around me. I remembered each flash As time began to blur Like a startling sign That fate had finally found me And your voice was all I heard That I get what I deserve... As the chorus starts and the arena lights come back up, she stands up and flips the hood off her face as she yells to the skies to get the crowd energized! She starts to make her way down the small ramp, slapping a few hands. Seeing a young female fan at the bottom of the ramp holding up an "#UNBREAKABLE" sign, she goes over and touches foreheads with the young girl, whispering something to her before she removes a glow necklace from her neck and giving it to the fan. Fiona starts to climb into the ring, sliding across the apron on her knee as she hangs off the rope, looking out toward the crowd as she soaks in their cheers and applause! She stands on the apron quickly before grabbing the rope to slingshot herself in before landing on the canvas on one knee, dropping down with a hand touching the mat as she looks down, almost dropping down in a superhero like pose, suddenly getting pelted from around the arena with purple and white streamers! Fiona looks up to the crowd, almost overwhelmed at the reaction she's been given before she wipes her eyes, overcome with emotion! Fiona starts to nod her head to the beat of the song as she looks over at Heather knowingly before she climbs a turnbuckle and removes the title from around her waist, holding it up to the crowd as she uses her free hand to point to all of them in a salute, only to get more streamers from the crowd! Hopping down from the turnbuckle, she starts to unzipper her hoodie in preparation for the match. Heather and Fiona stand in their respective corners - both superstars ooze with confidence and self-assurance in themselves and their capabilities. For Heather, if she had any jitters or nerves, she was hiding them well, appearing composed like the veteran she was. And this was indeed the biggest fight of her EXODUS career thus far; she was taking on the King of the Mountain, an EXODUS original, the champion that had overcome every challenge, and had quieted every skeptic. Fiona Rourke was just as focused - this of course was not her first rodeo. As stated, she had beaten everyone placed in front her. She'd slayed the monster Magnus Gunner, even defended the belt overseas, and had wins over some of the best in the world. Both of them knew what was at stake. They were two women in their primes, Main Eventing the final show before EXODUS goes on air on the FX Network. They were enthralled in the moment - a moment that would define both of them. The chirping around the venue suddenly comes to a hush as David Zinkus steps forward to begin the formal introductions. EXODUS PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Heather Halliwell (Challenger) vs. Fiona Rourke (Champion)David Zinkus: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is your ENDGAME Main Event, and is scheduled for one fall with a sixty minute time limit... and it is for the EXODUS PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHP! The crowd buzzes again at the announcement, meanwhile the challenger hooks her arms on the ropes and bounces on them a few times, both limbering and psyching herself up. David Zinkus: In the corner to my left, the challenger... fighting out of Dallas, Texas, standing at five foot three inches tall, and weighing in tonight at one hundred and twenty-six pounds... she is HEATHER HALLIWELL! Seth Ericson: I'll be the one to state the obvious Dick. This will either make or break her career here in EXODUS. Can she rise to the occasion under the brightest of lights. She's in the ring with the best in the world. Can she hang? Dick Morosi: History is about to be written here by the Lone Star State's favorite daughter, and Portland, Oregon's pride and joy. Heather nods as the crowd erupts, never taking her eyes off the Seraph or the championship that is draped across her shoulder. David Zinkus: And from Portlandia, standing at five foot five inches tall, weighing in tonight at one hundred and thirty-five pounds... making her sixth defense of her title, she is the reigning, defending, EXODUS PRO WORLD CHAMPION.... The "Strong Style Seraph".... FIONA ROURKE!!!! On cue Fiona hoists her championship into the air, a championship she has held with pride, a championship she has brought legitimacy to, a championship that is now recognized as one most prestigious titles in all of wrestling. She soaks in the cheers for a moment, staring Heather right in the eyes, neither woman backing down from the challenge that awaits them. Finally, she hands the belt to Brian Lowery, who exhibits it to the crowd four times before handing it to the nearby ring attendant. The two opponents then shake hands and back into their respective corners, awaiting the sound of the bell. Seth Ericson: I'll say one thing, they're camouflaging their nerves better than I expected. Dick Morosi: That's focus you see out there Dick. They're not nervous about anything. They know they belong here. Fiona's a fighting champion, Heathers ready to step into the limelight. That gives this match character, and the potential to be a great one on one contest. And it will be. As the bell chimes thrice the two top female superstars in the company lock up in the middle of the ring, cranium resting on cranium, shoulder driven into shoulder as they push on one another in a battle for immediate leverage. Heather quickly lowers her stance, the lower center of gravity allowing her to coerce the defending champion across the ring until the Seraph is pressed against the ring cables. Lowery immediately steps in, calling for a clean break and giving the challenger an earful as he does so as he urges her to release Fiona. A clean break is generated, as Halliwell slowly backs up, nodding to herself, a confident expression on her Texan mug as she stares at Rourke, and if she had forgotten, it was just reconfirmed to that she was in store for the toughest match of her career. Her eyes wander around the arena as she begins to ponder - seemingly, possibly taken off her game mentally by the challenger's early aggression. As she continues to contemplate, she steps off the ropes and both competitors begin to circle around the ring. They finally get reacquainted in the center of the ring, once again locking in a collar and elbow tie - however this time Fiona takes the initiative, first dropping to a knee, before springing back to her feet and deftly maneuvering around her opponent and applying a hammerlock. The exhibition of her blinding quickness allows her to effectively subdue Double H who winces from the hold. Keeping her cool, Heather reaches back with her near arm and grapples the champion around the head. Having captured the Seraph by the cranium, she slides to the canvas, using the momentum to coerce Fiona off her feet and send her to the canvas in a forward somersault. Somewhat flustered by the brilliant counter, Rourke scrambles to her feet, and charges forward. The momentarily lapse in judgment gives Heather the perfect opening, as she leaps into the air and extends her legs - her protruding feet catching Fiona on the butt of her chin and sending her to the canvas in authoritative fashion. Rourke slowly leans up off the canvas, her mind clouded by a wave of disorientation, all of which is created by Heather's textbook Dropkick, perhaps a move she perfected being friends with the Dropkick King himself, Adrien Cochrane. Continuing her attack, Halliwell grapples Fiona and lifts the Seraph to a vertical base, quickly holding her arm - both the lower and upper, and whipping the champion across the ring. Fiona charge across the ring and bounces off the ropes. Fleet of foot, the agile champion ducks under a Halliwell clothesline attempt, and ricochets off the ropes for a second time. Her physical nimbleness and magnificent athleticism is flourished once again, as she strafes to the back of her opponent, and encircles her arm around Heather's waist. Rourke drives her momentum to her rear, shifting her weight in a German Suplex attempt. The said attempt is thwarted by a shrewd, impeccable counter, a locking of ankles executed by the former International Champion - before Heather manages to slide a hand in front of her waist, disengaging Fiona's clasped hands to free herself. Having been liberated from the waistlock, she maneuvers her frame to the side of Fiona's body, and simultaneously seizes her by the arm. She quickly twists the aforementioned limb, applying a standard armbar, sending a surge of pain throughout the World Champion's appendage. Despite the wrenching of her joints, Rourke maintains her composure, denying Heather any psychological edge. Instead, she continues the chain of counters, as she rolls forward, effectively untwisting her arm before returning to a stand. With Heather's arm in her clutches, Rourke reels her in before bending and swinging her free arm, clobbering the Pretty Little Texan in the temple with a sickening forearm. Before her brainpan can assimilate the damage that's been sustained, Rourke follows up with a second forearm, this time with her right, turning Halliwell around in a dazed stupor. With haste, the champion hooks both of Heather's arms from the side, and places her palms flat against the Texan's upperback before lifting her into the air. She proceeds to fall backward, bridging her own back and arching her legs to slam the challenger into the canvas with a resounding thud. Dick Morosi: Tiger Suplex! Fiona scores after they exchanged a series of artful counters. Seth Ericson: An unbelievable start so far. And she's going for the pin! "ONE" "TWO"Halliwell kicks out, and roll away. Both women reach a vertical base now, and Fiona immediately dodges a spinning kick. Double H tries to spin around with a Clothesline, attempting to use the element of surprise, but Fiona circumvents that move as well. The World Champion then emerges behind her foe, and applies a rear waistlock, then finally throws her adversary backward. The Featherweight's shoulders crash to the mat, and this time Fiona scores with the German Suplex, simply lifting her whole body up to apply another pin. "ONE" "TWO"The Texan bucks out of the three-count, proving her mettle and resolve. She rolls onto her stomach to catch her breath, but is unable to as Fiona stays on the offense, quickly grabbing Heather by the arm and throwing a leg over it. Heather's arm is then driven up into the bottom of Fiona's thigh, and she locks in an Arm Bar in retaliation for the one she was forced to endure earlier in the match. Fortunately for Heather, the ropes are within reach, so she grasps the bottom of the three, forcing Brian Lowery to step in for a five count. After four painful seconds, the Seraph releases her adversary and backs up, as the official forces her to give Heather some distance. The challenger rises to her knees, clutching the arm that was just afflicted by the grueling submission. Once she has regained a state of full verticality, Fiona picks up right where she left off. She quickly belts her with a series of forearms, before dragging her to the nearest corner, and taking a hold of her arm. She attempts a Irish Whip, but Heather pivots and turns, pulling Fiona forward - only to stop her momentum in the middle of the ring and whip her back into the corner with tremendous force. The champion manages to stop her momentum before she can crash into the turnbuckle, and then delivers a back elbow to Heather who charges in, sending her adversary staggering back. Afterward, she climbs the top turnbuckle, proving to be a grave mistake as Heather charges toward the corner; she pushes the Portland native off her perch, sending the defending champion flying out of the ring, only to crash and burn on the padded floor below in a heap of sweat and possibly broken cartilage. Seth Ericson: GODDAMN! She just folded up on the floor. Dick Morosi: She went to the high rent district, and that risk blew up in her face. Heather is now in the driver's seat, and the champion is in a bad way. As the fans look on with concern and amazement, Halliwell takes the opportunity to catch her breath before exiting the ring and stepping onto the apron. Lowery quickly steps forward, admonishing and chiding the challenger, demanding that she re-enter the ring. Heather pays him absolutely no attention, her focus solely locked on the commotion beneath her. The said commotion is the sound of groaning and movement from the World Champion whom, begins to stir, albeit gingerly. Double H stares out into the masses, and waves her hands to rile them up, immediately gaining a chorus of cheers and chants for her effort. "HEA-THER- HALL-I-WELL!"
"HEA-THER- HALL-I-WELL!"
"HEA-THER- HALL-I-WELL!"As Fiona staggers to her feet, gingerly massaging her lower back, seemingly discombobulated, Heather runs along the edge of the apron before leaping into the air. In mid flight, she wraps her legs around the Seraph's head, effectively straddling her shoulders before leaning back and dragging the EXODUS World Champion off her feet. The momentum, coerces Rourke into a forward somersault, where she crashes violently into the barricade spine first - the force of which sends those nearby back in retreat. The maneuver brings the audience to a fever pitch, the high degree of excitement and enthrallment filling the RIMAC, all of which is induced by the challenger's devil-may-care approach to the match. She was leaving it all out in the ring. And as both competitors lie sprawled and inert, chests heaving rapidly, Lowery begins his ten count. The crowd continues to cheer, watching on intently as neither woman shows any immediate signs of life. Dick Morosi: Headscissors Takedown that sends the champion into the guardrail! Innovative offense by the challenger who seems to be pulling out all the stops tonight! Seth Ericson: And you've got to wonder if her strategy has at all changed after that fall Fiona took. If I were Heather, I'd focus on Rourke's lower back, which she seems be doing. That'll ground her and prevent any of those quick, high-flying moves she loves. A veil of apprehensive astonishment falls over the audience as soon as they heard the deafening crack of the champion's spine against the guardrail. Murmurs begin to flutter about, but a majority of those in the capacity crowd remain in silence. Both competitors, appear to be bereft of life as they're sprawled out against the thin padding neighboring the ring. Lowery peers out at the two superstars, having already started his count. "ONE! TWO!"The voice of the official seems even more massive within the realm of bitter muteness. The crowd remains taken aback, the two combatants before them yet to display any alertness or signs of life. Just as the official signals for the third fragment of the imperative count, Halliwell begins to stir, begins to show signs of humanity. Her upper projections feel around, examining the battleground she finds herself confined in but only with her sense of touch. "THREE!" "FOUR!"The development brings more joy to the EXODUS faithful, as the challenger evaluates her whereabouts. The former International champ creates a firm clasp across the steel bars which support the squared circle's frame through the ring's skirt, and sues the low-level scaffolding as a provision to assist her to returning to a stand. Now able to stand without the aide of the ring, the Pretty Little Texan no longer needs her sense of touch to evaluate the situation. Albeit her head still aches from the minor-suicide offense she just exhibited, her eyes and ears are not attentive and are better poised to benefit her decision making as the bout continues. "FIVE!" "SIX!"The challenger take several steps forward, not faltering as she nears her adversary; Fiona Rourke was bent on her right knee, torso heaving as she took slow breaths, doing her best job to regain the wind which was knocked out of her and replenish the substantial amount of energy that she had already exerted. The Texan wraps her right arm under Fiona's left bicep, and her left arm crosses the champion's collarbone as Halliwell's fingers create a tight bond near the left pec. With the hold locked tight around the Seraph's head and left appendage, the challenger drags her foe to a vertical base, immediately dragging her toward the squared circle, quickly rolling her into the ring. "SEVEN!" "EIGHT!"Following immediately after, Halliwell knees up onto the apron and makes her way to the corner, making the ref's ten-count null and void with a quick and definitive cancellation. Considering Fiona was still sluggish and at a stand-still as far as her limb's mobility went, it seemed like the perfect opportunity for the Texan to take a high risk maneuver. Finally at the top turnbuckle, staring over the masses and down at the champion, Halliwell waits for the opportune moment to strike. The Strong Style Seraph slowly begins to climb to her feet, prompting the challenger to stand tall, raising her hands into the air to bring the audience to their feet - if they weren't already standing. She suddenly leaps off the top rope, extending her legs over the head of the Oregon native. She plummets down, and to Fiona, her near three hundred and thirty pound frame feeling like the weight of the world is crashing down upon her. Ultimately, she crumbles beneath the said mass, as her face is driven into the canvas from the successful aerial maneuver. Dick Morosi: The top rope Leg Drop connects! That could be all she needs for the win Seth. Seth Ericson: Listen to the crowd Dick, they know a changing of the guard could be a mere three seconds away! Here's the cover. "ONE!" "TWO!"The tenacious champion writhes her shoulder off the canvas, causing a pandemonium of noise in the RIMAC arena as the spectators react with gasps and cheers, almost as perturbed as the challenger who climbs to her knees. The challenger seethes in slight frustration, meanwhile her fingers run through her sweaty blond strands of hair. She gradually climbs back to a vertical base, able to regain her composure in time to continue her onslaught. She grabs Fiona around the head, lifting the champion to a seated position. She quickly rears back her leg before swinging it forward, her knee stabbing the Seraph in the lower back with a paralyzing force. As she winces, her bodiy tightens, the shockwaves of the vile strike traveling throughout her small body. With competitive intensity driving her, Halliwell connects with a vile kick across Rourke's upperback - the effects of the sickening blow are felt all the way in her chest, as she squirms and yelps in agony on the sweat stained canvas. The relentless Texan keeps her eyes casted on her opponent, while Fiona retreats in the corner. With the assistance of the ropes on either side of her, the Seraph pulls herself to a vertical base; her chest is still rising and falling rapidly, and her back is still strained and afflicted with a searing pain from the damage it's endured. Her standing, her show of defiance and will earns both respect and scorn from the Pretty Little Texan, who rushes in with reckless abandon. Rourke stares down the incoming assailant, and finally, somehow manages to find enough wherewithal, and muster enough strength to escape her predicament. She maneuvers out of the corner, circumventing Heather's charge, leaving the challenger violently impinging the turnbuckle with her chest, causing a slight shifting of the ring's position as she slowly staggers out of the corner clutching her sternum. As Heather drops to a knee, Fiona makes her way out of the ring, slowly and lethargically beginning to ascend the top rope. With each step she hisses through her clenched teeth and tightened jaw, as every movement is dealt with in tremendous agony. Her pace gives Halliwell a second wind, and more importantly, an opportunity to pursue her. She climbs onto the bottom turnbuckle and quickly strikes the Seraph with a staggering blow to the jaw - one of which that nearly sends Fiona flying off the top for the second time in the match. Despite every fiber in her being screaming at her to give up, Fiona refuses. She repeatedly blasts the challenger in the mug with forearms and elbow shots, until finally, a DEVASTATING, BLISTERING forearm stops Heather in her tracks and serves as a precursor to her inevitable plight. With haste, Fiona traps Halliwell in a front facelock, before leaping of the top rope and swinging down to the ring, dragging Double H off the turnbuckle and pulling her down head first. The collision of head being spiked into the unforgiving canvas reverberates throughout the venue, as both polarizing superstars land with a resounding thud. Heather immediately goes spread-eagle upon landing, contrary to the champion, whom rolls into the center of the ring from the bone-crunching meeting with the canvas. The crowd once again becomes vociferous, as the bedlam comes in the form of a unanimous chant. "THIS- IS- AWESOME!"
"THIS- IS- AWESOME!"
"THIS- IS- AWESOME!" Seth Ericson: TORNADO DDT! That was insane. I can't even hear myself think, the crowd is so damn loud Dick do you hear them? Dick Morosi: I hear them loud and clear. They're witnessing two of the best in the business exhaust their repertoires, and even themselves to hold the most important prize in this company. This is EXODUS Wrestling at it's finest. This is the vision Rufus Frost had when he came to Jonathan Collins! What a match! Unable to go for the cover, Fiona slowly pulls herself up using the ropes as leverage before staggering into the far corner. She locks her eyes on Halliwell, and soon it becomes clear to her that this is the perfect opportunity to put the match away. As the battered, enfeebled challenger climbs to a vertical base, the champion moves out of the corner before seizing the Texan by the near arm. She turns away and reaches behind her, looking ready to go for the Rei-Gun. Dismaying the champion, Halliwell maneuvers her head to refuge, sliding out of the facelock before trapping Fiona in a waistlock and forcing her momentum forward. Rourke quickly grasps the ropes as Heather pulls back, sending her rolling back toward the center of the ring. The Seraph turns, coiled and ready to strike. The vibrations from the fan's rhythmic beating alerts the challenger, and as she climbs up from a knee, she sees the incoming locomotive. Fiona bends slightly, but Halliwell sidesteps, clutching Fiona's flailing arm and pulling her to the ground with it. Tucking arm between her legs, she clasps her hands around the champ's face - then proceeds to wrench her head back. Dick Morosi: The Crossface is locked in! Fiona's flailing her arms around, trying to drag both their bodies to the ropes! Seth Ericson: She's going to tap. There's no way she can last long enough to get there, considering the pain she's already in. Dick Morosi: I won't count her out. She's overcome every challenge. She's got the heart of a champion burning within her. She can make it! Seth Ericson: They've been at this for twenty minutes Dick. There's no way she's got enough juice left in the tank! A multitude of voices encourages the champion,, all blending into one jumbled, unanimous roar as she claws her way, seemingly centimeter-by-centimeter, wholeheartedly refusing to tap out. Heather, emboldened by the resistance, continues to crank the hold as tightly as she can. Suddenly, the Texan's hair is grabbed and the other hand of the Seraph reaches up to deliver a blind blow to the jaw, a luck shot in the dark so to speak. Fiona quickly moves her hands toward those of her aggressor, proceeding and succeeding in pushing the Crossface off her visage for a moment. She kicks a leg back, her foot hitting Heather in the knee and knocking it out from under her. The World Champion is able to slip out, doing so and then quickly clawing her way on top of the Texan's back before wrapping her arms around the challenger's midsection. She begins pulling her opponent to a vertical base, and when both females reach their feet, Heather fires back with a series of well placed elbows to break the waistlock, sending Fiona staggering back in response. Halliwell turns, and quickly charges with a Clothesine - but Fiona ducks, dashes for the ropes and performs a handstand right into them. She uses the momentum to throw her legs against the ropes, and the flexibility of the cables sends her back onto her feet, where she exploits the momentum to spin, leap, and turn, swinging in a semi-circular motion. Her boot violently clashes against the skull of the turning Heather Halliwell - and as the sound of her cranium being smashed echoes through the arena, she is immediately knocked flat on her back. The electricity in the venue is tenfold, as Fiona stares up at the rafters, meanwhile the challenger's frame remains motionless, rendered inert from having her head nearly kicked off her shoulders. Dick Morosi: SHINIGAMI! SHINIGAMI! SHINIGAMI OUT OF NOWHERE! Seth Ericson: She got all of that! I mean, every bit of it! Heather's brains could be oozing out of her ears any second now.... that's all she wrote! With her muscles stiffening, and sweat blurring her vision, Fiona slowly turns onto her chest, before lifting up on all fours. With every ounce of strength left she begins to crawl toward the downed Texan. Fiona crawls a short distance in the eyes of the crowd, but what seems to be an eternity for the Strong Style Seraph. She collapses into the canvas, staring one eye at her destination while the other is closed by virtue of the fact that one side of her sweaty mug is smushed into the mat. Rourke takes a deep breath, and forces herself to all fours once again, crawling just enough to lunge onto her fallen adversary. She limply hooks Heather's leg, Brian Lowery quickly sliding to the canvas and slapping his hand across the mat. As various members of the audience continue to cheer synchronically, other members chant along. "ONE............."
"TWO............................................................................."Driven by a cocktail of instinct and a refusal to die, a refusal to be denied, the challenger throws a shoulder up. The crowd immediately rises to its feet in a shower of cheers. Fiona simply rolls onto her back with eyes wide open in disbelief and frustration. Meanwhile the crowd cheers their favorite competitor, looking to will one of them to the most important victory in their respective careers. "HEA-THER- HALL-I-WELL!"*CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!*FI-ONA- ROURKE!" "HEA-THER- HALL-I-WELL!"*CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!*FI-ONA- ROURKE!" Dick Morosi: I CAN'T BEIEVE SHE KICKED OUT! IMPOSSIBLE!" Seth Ericson: She's the first superstar to ever do so! And look at Fiona. No matter what she's thrown at her, Heather refuses to quit, refuses to lose, refuses to give up! And though she's obviously dismayed, she now knows what it feels like to be on this end of the spectrum. Dick Morosi: It's pride Seth. It's knowing that you're fighting for the most prestigious championship in this company. It's knowing the entire world is watching! It's knowing you've worked your entire life for a moment like this. That's the force that's kept driving both these women! What a match! Seth Ericson: I still can't believe she kicked out of the Shinigam Dick! Nobody has done that. And it begs the question, what does Fiona have to do to leave with the championship? Fiona climbs up onto her knees, running fingers through her blond hair, visibly exasperated, visibly frustrated, lips trembling to convey these emotions. The boiling and seething comes to a sudden cease, as the World Champion suppresses her anger, and clears her mind, if only momentarily. With a specific vision and goal in mind, she nods her head before pushing herself up to a vertical base and stumbling toward the ropes. With Heather stirring in the center of the ring, the Pretty Little Texan leans against the top rope with her arm dangling outside of the ring. She stomps on the mat, inviting the crowd to do so. As they follow suit, Fiona blinks frequently in an effort to get the sweat out of her eyes, breathing heavily at the same time - two mannerisms making her look like she'd gone off the deep end. But she didn't. She was going to that second gear, digging into that reserve for the last bit of energy, finding that last bit of will power that she's used time and time again to put down her opponents. Appearing to be on her last legs, Halliwell struggles to her feet, finally getting up with one last bit of strength, and turns toward Fiona. The Strong Style Seraph has already begun charging. The Oregon native quickly scores with a THUNDEROUS elbow smash to the face.... Dick Morosi: Here we go... CLEAR EYES! Followed by a palm strike to the chest that buckles Heather's knees... Seth Erickson: FULL HEART! Leaping into the air, Fiona juts out her legs, but Heather manages to counter, channeling a second wind from deep within. With new gas in the tank she captures Fiona's legs, slamming her into the canvas before quickly turning the Seraph onto her belly. Upon stepping over and sitting down, the former International Champion pulls back, Fiona's back arches more and more, stressing the spinal column and making the champion yelp at the top of her lungs in search of some assistance or another Houdini-like escape from her current state of anguish and distress. Morosi & Ericson: SOUTHERN COMFORT! With the crowd cheering and watching intently, the Seraph pushes her body off the canvas, positioning herself so that the ropes now lay just out of reach. She reaches out, the tips of her appendages rub against the ring cables, but in that moment, Heather pulls her right back, sitting down further to wrench on the spinal chord and column again and again. Fiona, crumbled beneath Heather Haliwell's frame, reaches out once more in a desperate attempt to grab the ropes - but salvation is too far away. And without another moment to waste, the fight had finally been forced out of her as her hand frantically slaps the mat three times, the challenger releasing her hold in a triumphant response. "DING! DING! DING!" Lying on the canvas in delirium, too weary to even soak in the moment, Heather gathers her thoughts as they slowly come together, the ringing of the bell merely another bit of noise and racket in the background that she hears, muffled and drowned out by the fanfare currently exhibited by those in attendance. Dick Morosi: It's over! She's done it! Heather Halliwell is your new World Champion! David Zinkus: Here is your winner... and the NEW EXODUS PRO WORLD CHAMPION.... HEATHER HALLIWELL! The Texan's arm is lowered and a timely bit of composure returns to her lower body. She walks to the first ring post she sees, and climbs onto the second rope, then lifts her newly won championship into the air with both hands to the cheers of the E-Pro lifeblood. Dick Morosi: What a hard fought classic between two friends, two friends who respect the hell out of each other. I look on in amazement Seth. This is what it's all about. Heather Halliwell now carries the torch that Fiona Rourke has held with pride for so many months. Seth Ericson: After everything she's achieved in her career, to be on top of the world tonight, here. she's done it, Dick! She is the new World Champion. This is her moment. She'll never forget this night. As the final bell sounds and "This Life" by Curtis Stiger & The Forest Rangers plays, the announcement is made and the crowd goes wild, Heather rolls slowly off Fiona and lies face down on the mat for a few moments. She’s aching on every inch of her body, sweat is dripping from every orifice and she’s trembling from head to toe but only one thought keeps going through her mind. She did it. She finally made it to the top. As the thought reaches her brain for the third time she slams on the mat several times, bringing herself up to her knees. Now the crowd can see the tears in her eyes and the victory on her face. The referee comes over with the belt and hands it over to her. She takes it with shaking hands and stares down at it for a moment, admiring the shine. The ref helps her get to her feet slowly and raises her hand in the air, much to the approval of the crowd. Even after the ref releases her arm, she continues to hold both arms up, right hand gripping the title belt tightly. She looks over to Fiona, who has gotten to her knees and is staring up at Heather. Heather stares back and for several long moments, no one is quite sure what’s going to happen between the two women. Fiona slowly makes it to her feet and walks over to Heather in the middle of the ring. She slowly offers up her hand, nodding towards it and quietly congratulating Heather. Heather looks at Fiona’s hand, still clutching the belt as if for dear life. Finally, she hoists it over her shoulder and takes Fiona’s proffered hand, shaking it firmly. She pulls Fiona into her and the two women embrace, talking quietly for a moment. When they pull apart, Heather grabs Fiona’s arm and raises it high in the air. Winner and new EXODUS Pro World Champion: Heather HalliwellDick Morosi: This concludes ENDGAME ladies and gentlemen, we thank you for sticking with us through the entirety of the evening, you just witnessed history. Heather Halliwell is the new champion, and it's time to set our course to the FX network, where we'll be moving to in two weeks. Until then, take care! 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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 13:39:33 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 13:39:33 GMT -6
War Games EXODUS (Blake Jones, Adrien Cochrane, Andreas Lasiewicz, Jonathan Collins & Justin Brooks) vs. LEGION (Daisuke Iwakuma, Ryuji Kamigawa, GRENDEL, Zack Lifer & Zero McHannon)We come back to ringside and the second ring has been set up, along with the cage for the next match! The crowd is heated and we're focused on what's transpiring in the center of the arena. Dick Morosi: Folks, this is it. This is the ultimate battle for control of EXODUS Pro. This is the match beyond...it is WAR GAMES! Now the rules are simple... Seth Ericson: How simple, Dick? Dick Morosi: Well I'm glad you asked, Seth. The rules go like this. The first two men will enter the ring and compete for five minutes. After that, a new man will enter the ring every two minutes until all ten men are inside the ring. After that, it becomes The Match Beyond! The only way to win is to make one of your opponents submit. With a submission expert in the ring like Jonathan Collins, or even Andreas Lasiewicz, you have to give the advantage to the EXODUS Seikigun. Seth Ericson: Even so, but LEGION has Daisuke Iwakuma's Parasite Eve, along with Zero McHannon's Showtime submission. This could be huge, Dick! Dick Morosi: Indeed, Seth. Now, let's go to the ring for the start of War Games. We cut to the cage door, where officials D'Artis Johnson, Dan Arnouil, and Katie Hanneman stand, alongside David Zinkus. David Zinkus: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall, and it is....WAR GAMES: THE MATCH BEYOND! The crowd cheers, but it turns to jeers as quickly as the bass flicker sound of "Worlds Collide" by Apocalyptica starts. The crowd jeers while the entrance lights up with red lights and smoke, with Daisuke Iwakuma leading the way with Audrey Lloris at his side. In a white variation of his attire, he holds out his arms as if he were some sort of god while Audrey removes his entrance jacket. Soon enough, he's followed by GRENDEL, Zack Lifer, and Zero McHannon. Far from the remainder of the pack is their hired gun, Ryuji Kamigawa. The group marches down to the ring as Daisuke smirks, confident that his group will take control of EXODUS once and for all. Audrey leads the way for him, like a hound guarding the path for her master. Once at ringside, Daisuke again taunts the crowd while they jeer. David Zinkus: Introducing first, team number one...Ryuji Kamigawa, the White Nights of Zack Lifer and Zero McHannon, GRENDEL, and team captain Daisuke Iwakuma...they are LEGION! The crowd jeers as Daisuke calls them all in to start talking strategy before their music fades out into something else...the familiar morse code that has the crowd standing on their feet! We're more than carbon and chemicals! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE! Free will is ours and we can't let go! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE! We can't allow this, the quiet cull! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE! So we sing out this, our canticle! WE ARE THE IMAGE OF THE INVISIBLE! "Image of the Invisible" by Thrice continues to play as Blake Jones leads the way for his team! With all five men clad in the familiar Blue Lantern symbol the EXODUS Seikigun has adopted for their cause, the crowd cheers as Blake leads the way for his team. Beside him is Jonathan Collins, who pats the young man on his back. Next is Jon's close friend Andreas Lasiewicz, along with Justin Brooks and Adrien Cochrane who are walking side by side, making sure everyone's together. The crowd cheers as the men toss their shirts to the crowd as they stand together. David Zinkus: And their opponents, team number two! Justin Brooks, Adrien Cochrane, Jonathan Collins, Andreas Lasiewicz, and team captain Blake Jones...THE EXODUS SEIKIGUN! The crowd cheers as all five men stay near one another, looking down the other team as they go to their respective side to talk their own strategy and plan the lineup. True to his word, Blake Jones lines up to start for his team. Ryuji Kamigawa starts heading to the cage door, but Daisuke stops him and immediately points for him to get back to his team. After a little bit of arguing, Kamigawa relents and Daisuke motions for Zero McHannon to go first, who happily obliges as Blake has opted to enter first for his team. Dick Morosi: Interesting move by LEGION, sending in McHannon first. Perhaps a test of his loyalty? Seth Ericson: I'm thinking this might be a little more of Daisuke denying Kamigawa to rile him up. Would you want to deal with him like that? Dick Morosi: That might backfire on him... Blake and Zero meet in one of the rings as the bell sounds. Blake is a little unsure of how to handle things because of the cage keeping him grounded. Zero comes in to charge, hitting a knee to Blake's stomach before backing up and kicking the Philly Young Gun in the head. Zero remains a little more methodical because he already knows ahead of time LEGION has the advantage thanks to Daisuke defeating Blake a couple shows back. Blake tries to take a shot to Zero's stomach before Zero backs away, Blake getting up to hit a dropkick to send Zero to the side of the ring where the two rings meet. Clotheslining Zero into the opposite ring, Blake backs up and surprises Zero as he dives over both ropes and hits him with a clothesline, Jones fired up and ready to go. Grinning, he gets up and grabs Zero by the head before he goes to slam him into the cage, but Zero blocks him and tosses him into the cage instead. Blake bounces off, dazed and hurt, leaving Zero to catch him with a DDT, driving him down into the mat. Zero gets up and dusts off his hands, smirking at what's transpired before picking Blake up and dropping him down with a gutbuster. Kicking Jones again in the ribs, he backs up and drops a knee onto his ribs before the timer starts ticking down for the next person to get into the ring. Dick Morosi: With Blake already clipped, this may not be a good start for the young lion... The timer goes off, and the cage door opens, Daisuke sending GRENDEL into the fray. McHannon shakes his head slightly, as he is obviously would have preferred his next teammate to be Zack Lifer, but he continues on. The masked man climbs in and instantly picks up Jones, T-bone suplexing him back over into the other ring. With ease, GRENDEL starts tossing around Jones, again picking him up and whipping him to a corner before charging in with a huge splash before whipping him back into McHannon who picks him up with a military press and drops him without a problem. GRENDEL drops to his knees and starts grabbing Blake's head and slamming it into the mat, leading to Blake trying to fight the two of them off as they attack him and attempt to take him out early. GRENDEL continues slamming him down as Zero zeroes in with quickly timed stomps. Dick Morosi: This is a mugging! GRENDEL and Zero McHannon are trying to cripple Blake Jones! Seth Ericson: Isn't that the point? This is strategy! Blake knew he'd be alone in there, even if it's not for long. Indeed, the clock starts ticking down again as GRENDEL hoists Blake for a belly to belly suplex, tossing him into the wall of the cage as the timer hits zero. Quickly, Andreas Lasiewicz bursts in, reaching under the table for a bottle of Polish Spirit, already a house of fire as he starts punching off the LEGION duo from Blake before he starts attacking McHannon, leaving GRENDEL and Blake to fight. Lasiewicz picks up McHannon...atomic drop! He almost uncharacteristically springboards off of the ropes and nails Zero square in the face with the Peacemaker, driving his face into the steel! He quickly grabs Zero by the head and starts slamming his head into the cage with reckless abandon, busting open "The Chosen One"! Lasiewicz starts grating Zero's forehead against the fence, leaving Zero to scream in pain, leaving Blake and GRENDEL battling. Blake starts hammering him with lefts and rights, finally gaining an advantage and pushing the masked man back. Out of absolutely nowhere, he hops up to the middle rope...GRENDEL GETS A JONES EQUATION AS THE TIMER EXPIRES! Quickly, Ryuji Kamigawa starts pushing people aside to go in, getting into the cage and looking angry. Dick Morosi: Apparently Iwakuma's plan worked. Seth Ericson: This can't be good for EXODUS! Kamigawa is in a ferocious rage as he steps inside and nails Jones with an Aya-chan Bomber! Lasiewicz comes to confront him, starting to nail him with rights before Kamigawa spins him around, grabs him in a full nelson....KAMIGAWA'S JITTE! Lasiewicz on the floor clutching the back of his neck as Ryuji moves on and picks up Blake, whipping him to the corner. He then grabs the recovering Lasiewicz and whips him into the same corner as Blake. Disrespectfully opening Lasiewicz's bottle of Polish Spirit, Kamigawa takes a swig before putting it down and charging toward the corner....CHAMPAGNE CALL! GRENDEL comes for a high five, but Kamigawa ignores him, choosing to go after Blake Jones and throwing him into the opposite side ring, away from the remainder of the LEGION team, leaving GRENDEL and Zero to pick the bones of the fallen Lasiewicz. The duo start stomping away as they get him into the corner, Kamigawa starting to choke Blake in a corner with his boot. The clock is already ticking away, and EXODUS has already made their choice with the big man starting to make his way to the door before the timer hits zero! Dick Morosi: This crowd is starting to get on their feet for the man himself! Seth Ericson: It's time for LEGION to fear the Big Bad Brooks! The timer hits Zero, and it's like it was a starter pistol for Brooks, who comes in as a house of fire! GRENDEL charges, but Brooks bursts out and hits a lariat, turning him inside out! ZERO tries to come toward him, but Brooks ducks...HOOK AND LADDER! Kamigawa sees this as a chance to test himself, and he comes forward to attempt an Aya-chan Bomber, but Brooks ducks and grabs Kamigawa...THIRD ALARM! Brooks has all of LEGION down and he lets out a roar, the crowd firmly behind the multiple-time World Champion! Going over to help Blake get to his feet, GRENDEL and Zero come charging in, but get a double clothesline for their trouble, until Kamigawa attacks him from behind with fierce forearms, knocking the big man to his knees. Finally willing to work with someone, Kamigawa calls Zero over for a double suplex and they start hooking him to prepare to lift him, but Brooks blocks it...DOUBLE DDT ON BOTH OF THEM! GRENDEL comes flying in, but Brooks catches him...ANOTHER HOOK AND LADDER! Blake weakly comes over and tells Brooks to hoist him up...THEN HE MILITARY PRESSES JONES ONTO ALL THREE! The group looks solid as Lasiewicz shakes off the cobwebs before joining his teammates in keeping LEGION down, all as time starts winding down. The remaining LEGION duo make some last minute plans and it starts to look interesting as time begins to wind down, the horn sounding for the next two minute period with Daisuke Iwakuma coming in! Dick Morosi: Of course he'd wait until now! Seth Ericson: What, you wanted him to get his hands dirty first? Iwakuma comes in, immediately going after Blake Jones. Attacking the EXODUS captain, Iwakuma quickly hoists Blake up before dropping him with his Dead Space finisher! Dusting his hands off, Iwakuma goes to start choking Blake against the ropes while Zero and Kamigawa go after Justin Brooks, starting to wear him down with the double teaming. Meanwhile, GRENDEL goes after Lasiewicz, who is starting to trade blows with him. Lasiewicz begins to get the upper hand, using his superior strength as he fights with GRENDEL, lifting up the masked man to nail the Lunatic High. He begins pounding away at GRENDEL, paying no attention to what else is happening in the match. Daisuke lifts up Blake....RESIDENT EVIL! Kamigawa then takes Brooks...KABUKICHO LULLABY! EXODUS is starting to get pinned down, and as the time starts ticking down, only one person looks ready to take the next step in. The timer starts ticking down, LEGION keeping an eye on the cage door as the clock hits zero just as McHannon hits a Zero Tolerance on Brooks! The cage door opens....AND IN COMES JONATHAN COLLINS! Dick Morosi: HERE COMES THE SAINT OF VIOLENCE! Seth Ericson: I hope LEGION's got their insurance paid up! Jonathan Collins runs right in and nails the Parallax Shock on the kneeling Kamigawa. He then goes right for Daisuke, who literally calls for him to charge him. Before of them begin trading furious blows as the rest of the combatants literally freeze in time to witness this colossal confrontation. Neither seems to get the advantage, neither budges even though the force of the blows is ferocious. Jon finally gets the advantage after Daisuke attempts a low knee that Jon blocks with his arms. He keeps hold of the leg, nailing Daisuke with vile headbutts. Collins screams something, something in a foreign language and suddenly Daisuke is up in the air. Andreas Lasiewicz holds him up on his shoulders, an almost demented grin on his face as Collins runs up to the top rope. Flashbulbs go off as Collins leaps off and nails a complete shot! FELL…ON…BLACK… DAYS! The rest of the members in this match suddenly awaken to this move, and begin pairing off. GRENDEL gains a measure of revenge on Lasiewicz, nailing a diving headbutt on the still standing Krakow Native. Collins continues his assault on Daisuke as Zero and Ryuji brawl with Blake and Brooks… Just as the timer goes out… Dick Morosi: And here comes the last of the LEGION team, Zack Lifer! Seth Ericson: Lifer has been outstanding since his arrival in EXODUS, this should get interesting. And in comes Zack Lifer. He first nails Lasiewicz, then knocks Collins over with a dropkick. He then sprints across the ring to aid Zero McHannon, nailing The Big Bad Brooks with a Forced Suicide! The White Nights then pair up on Blake Jones, throwing him to the ropes and nailing vicious 3D. Lifer high fives Zero before diving on Collins, nailing him with vicious rights as Daisuke joins in the fun. As Collins is down, he lets Daisuke take over and starts to help GRENDEL beat down on Lasiewicz, keeping the LEGION advantage. Lifer rolls out of the ring, reaches underneath and takes out a steel chair! He slides it right over to GRENDEL and… THWACK! Lasiewicz is dazed after the blow, blood trickling down his face. GRENDEL then takes another shot… THWACK! Andreas drops to his knees, his face becoming a crimson mask. GRENDEL aims once more, but NO!! Blake Jones manages to spear GRENDEL down as Andreas collapses to the mat, a bloody mess. The match begins to descend into anarchy as everyone leaps upon Blake and GRENDEL, throwing stomps and fists here there and everywhere. As soon as the brawl continues, the final clock comes out and Adrien Cochrane gets into the cage, AND THE MATCH IS ON! Dick Morosi: FOLKS, THIS IS IT! IT'S THE MATCH BEYOND! Seth Ericson: Hell is about to break loose! Adrien comes in and as soon as he can, he delivers a massive dropkick to GRENDEL to push him away from Lasiewicz! Lifer comes over...LIGHTNING STRIKE! Daisuke...DREAM KILLER! Kamigawa comes...ADRIEN CUTTER! He's a house of fire as he gets up points to Jonathan Collins, leading Jon to hop up and grab McHannon....COMPLETE SHOT! He holds on and locks in the Koji Clutch...IT'S THE OMEGA-16! Jonathan is trying to end this for EXODUS as he locks it in, but Kamigawa leaps over to break the submission! He picks up Collins....POWER SLAM!Collins is down, and he starts crawling over to the corner, only for Daisuke Iwakuma to go stalking Collins, motioning for Kamigawa to step back...Daisuke lifts Jon up and smirks as he has him dead to rights. He goes over to try to pull Collins out of the corner...BUT JONATHAN COLLINS WITH BLUE MIST! Dick Morosi: Jonathan Collins used that mist to success in New Era Wrestling, and he pulls out an old bag of tricks for this War Games to save the day! Seth Ericson: That might not be the only trick he's pulling out...he's got that bottle of Polish Spirit now. Jonathan grabs it and looks over to Andreas Lasiewicz, who is just starting to get up. Collins tosses it to Lasiewicz who opens it and takes a quick swig before starting to pour it over the ropes. Jon knows exactly what he's doing and goes to start helping Blake Jones work over Zack Lifer as Lasiewicz finishes drenching the ropes before reaching into his tights for a lighter...AND SETS THE ROPES ON FIRE! The crowd is cheering for the violence as Lasiewicz calls back to Jon who nods and sends Lifer over to Lasiewicz....STUN GUN ONTO THE FLAMING ROPES! Lasiewicz has dropped Lifer onto those ropes, and some of the fire is on him as he starts to stop, drop, and roll! Lasiewicz and Collins look to one another and offer a brotherly hug, knowing they've come this far and still won't stop before Daisuke comes charging in, finally no longer blinded. Jonathan ducks and Lasiewicz catches Iwakuma....BELLY TO BELLY INTO THE FIRE! Dick Morosi: THE GODFATHERS OF WRESTLING ARE IN FULL EFFECT TONIGHT IN SAN DIEGO! Seth Ericson: That's hashtag "GoW" for you fans at home! The two friends celebrate before Zero spins Collins around....ZERO TOLERANCE! It's the same move that put down Jon only two weeks ago, and then Lasiewicz is taken out from behind as Kamigawa picks up the empty Polish Spirit bottle, breaking it over the back of Lasiewicz's head! Andreas is down on the mat once again as Kamigawa throws the remains to the outside. He turns once more, bending over to pick The Polish Spirit up, but is met with a fist to the throat. Ryuji stumbles back as Lasiewicz sits right up, his head lolled to one side and a demented look upon his face. Lasiewicz leaps to his feet and charges at Kamigawa on all fours like a wolf, knocking him right down before turning his attention to to the prone Lifer. He sets him up for a figure four, locking in the Four Card Trick tightly in, with no one around him. Lifer is screaming in agony as Lasiewicz uses the ropes to aid him. He uses the leverage of the ropes as Zack screams in anguish, unable to do anything. But somehow, the hold is broken before he can tap as Adrien is knocked backwards and he stumbles over the Krakow Native. Lasiewicz breaks the hold, gets right up to Adrien and hoists him on his shoulders! Dick Morosi: What the hell is Lasiewicz doing? Seth Ericson: He's gone full Morning Star! Nobody in that cage is safe! Lasiewicz nails Cochrane with the Unforgettable Fire! He lets out a deafening roar, almost foaming at the mouth as he runs across the ring throwing vicious Polish Hammers to every standing member of LEGION! One by one they fall, as Lasiewicz grabs a shard of broken glass and tries to drive it into Kamigawa! He literally looks like he is trying to murder him! Zero McHannon dives over and pushes Andreas over the top rope, but he lands on his feet. Zero dives out after him, but Lasiewicz catches him on his shoulders. He roars with defiance, the crowd almost silent due to the horror of it all as he is about to plant him down with the Unforgettable Fire! Somehow Zero slips out and pushes Lasiewicz into the cage. Andreas turns, screaming at Zero to come at him. Zero obliges and charges at Lasiewicz, SPEARING HIM RIGHT THROUGH THE CAGE! Dick Morosi: HOLY SH--!! Seth Ericson: Zero just took both himself AND The Morning Star out of the match! He may have accidently saved everyone in this match! Lifer is still down from that vicious Four Card Trick from Lasiewicz, and Brooks gets up, only to get hoisted up and dropped once more with a Dead Space from Iwakuma. Adrien Cochrane bides his time as Daisuke gets up...ADRIEN CUTTER! Adrien gets spun around...KABUKICHO LULLABY! Kamigawa looks exhausted as Collins comes flying in....ZERO HOUR BACKFIST! Kamigawa looks absolutely KO'ed and as Collins slams his hand on the mat, looking to make his next move, GRENDEL SNEAKS UP FROM BEHIND AND HITS THE GRENDEL BREAKER! Adrien Cochrane is just starting to get up, and now Iwakuma is coming up and over, ready to get his long awaited revenge on Cochrane. Before Iwakuma can come in, GRENDEL stops him and says he's got this for his leader. Iwakuma nods and backs away, leaving the tired Cochrane easy pickings before GRENDEL comes for a lariat...but Cochrane gets out of the way and Daisuke gets nailed with a Superman-like punch! Seth Ericson: Wait...GRENDEL doesn't do that... Dick Morosi: ...BUT I KNOW WHO DOES! Cochrane is down! Daisuke is down! GRENDEL is the last man in the ring standing as he looks out at the crowd...and he shrugs before thrusting his fists in the air! Suddenly, "Barroom Hero" by the Dropkick Murphys starts to play and the crowd starts going crazy as GRENDEL starts reaching for his mask....AND IT'S WULF ERIKSEN! WULF ERIKSEN IS BACK IN EXODUS PRO! He throws the mask to the side and starts helping the Seikigun get up as the crowd cheers as he starts working over Kamigawa for Daisuke to be left to Cochrane, Collins, Brooks, and Jones. Seth Ericson: Poor Daisuke... Dick Ericson: Poetic justice! HOOK AND LADDER FROM BROOKS! ADRIEN CUTTER FROM COCHRANE! ZERO HOUR FROM COLLINS! He gets up and points over to Blake Jones, who looks out at the crowd and then to Jon! He tells him it's the right time, all before Blake rolls him over....AND HE LOCKS IN THE ECHO-16! Daisuke is screaming in pain as Blake sinches in that submission.....AND HE TAPS OUT! DAISUKE IWAKUMA HAS TAPPED OUT TO BLAKE JONES! "Image of the Invisible" starts to play and we have a new era in EXODUS Pro! David Zinkus: Here is your winners....THE EXODUS SEIKIGUN! The group continues to celebrate, Blake looking up to the sky in excitement as the crowd cheers! Jonathan Collins calls for Wulf to come celebrate with the crowd as they all go over to check up on their friend. Andreas is sat on the floor shaking the cobwebs off, waving his allies off to go and celebrate. The rest of LEGION begin to leave the ringside area, Zero McHannon looking visibly ticked off as he helps the seemingly injured Zack Lifer to the back. The Seikigun, led by Blake Jones then run out to the crowd and begin to celebrate with them as confetti and fireworks blast out from the entrance way. Winner: EXODUS Dick Morosi: EXODUS LIVES TO SEE ANOTHER DAY! The threat of LEGION is over, and it's all thanks to the team Captain, Blake Jones! Seth Ericson: The kid came a long way, Dick! From "the last option" to the conquering hero, Blake Jones has done it, securing victory for EXODUS Pro! Seth Ericson: ...Wow. Dick Morosi: I certainly share that sentiment, Seth! What a match! And I hope you and all our fans here in the RIMAC Arena tonight are ready to be wowed all over again as we are just moments away from our World title b- Suddenly, as the camera is still fixated upon the commentary team, the lights shutter off. After a brief few seconds of confusion, angelic music blares from the speakers whilst a single light turns on above the stage creating a silhouette of what appears to be a crucifix above the entrance way. Ever so slowly it’s lowered down from the rafters, the singular light following it down. Tension grows amongst the live audience as more and more features are able to be made out on the crucifix, for instance it’s not clear to see that there is a man on the cross with his head bowed. Dick Morosi: What the heck is this...? On his head sits a crown of thorns and down the mans fiercely tanned body runs a thick red substance - blood. The music continues and finally climaxes as the crucifix is set down on the stage. As it does so the man reaches down to his left, his head still firmly bowed and pulls out a microphone. Un-harnessing himself the man steps forward, away from the crucifix and into the light to reveal... Seth Ericson: IT’S CHRISTIAN KANE! Dick Morosi: Christian Kane has returned at Endgame - but the manner in which he made his return is sure to rile up a few people! Seth Ericson: That’s what he does, Dick! The crowd explodes, some in disgust, some in anger, some in jubilation - the norm. Raising the mic to his lips, Kane smirks. Christian Kane: Daddy’s home, bitches. ... SPLOOSHSHOT THROUGH THE HEART, AND YOU’RE TO BLAME! DARLING YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME! Throwing the crown of thorns into the audience in a sick frisbee like fashion, Kane pulls a bottle of scotch from the crucifix and continues on down the ramp towards the ring as his extremely recognizable music plays throughout the arena. Dick Morosi: I don’t know about you, Seth, but I never thought we’d see Christian Kane in the RIMAC Arena ever again. Seth Ericson: This is a dream come true, Dick! Stepping into the ring Kane takes a swig from his bottle then extends his arms out, embracing the crowd before speaking. Christian Kane: Like Jesus, I hath returned. I took a little longer, but at least I stayed in one place and didn’t bitch out and hide in some cave. You see folks after Desperate Times, I left. And it wasn’t because of the fact that I lost...well, actually, Heather lost - but either way, it wasn’t because of that. It certainly wasn’t about a contract dispute, who the hell would want to dispute my contract? People...the reason I left...was because I died for your sins. You people put me on that cross! You people crucified me because you were OKAY with mediocrity. You could DEAL with mediocrity - BUT NOT ANYMORE! On the 8th week...the Handsome Drifter rose again. On the 8th week...the Golden God rose again. On the 8th week...at Endgame...Christian Kane rose again. And I’ll rise again for that chick in the front with the nice titties. But I’m not here to talk about nice titties today, as much as I want to...because we need to get down to business people. I was made a martyr by you people. As I said, crucified by you people. I sat in my heavenly home, with my wonderful wife, we had sex. We had a lot of sex. We went to the Bahamas, had more sex. We went to Miami, 69’ed in a mile high in the sky. How is that possible? It’s possible. More sex in Miami and THEN it hit me. I am the Golden God. You people can’t kill me. I am on a plane of importance far above you peasants. Higher than Jesus. Higher than all false idols you people worship. I am the one true God and you will all do well to realise that. This is no happy reunion. I am not glad to be back. I returned to this place for one reason and one reason only - the World Championship. I care about nothing else, and although I do accept it may be awhile until I compete for the title - I thought I’d give fair warning to the ‘wrestlers’ who are going to ‘perform’ for it that I’ll be coming for them. By the way, I emphasised those words because women. ...Because they’re not as good as men. I wanted to make myself clear. Seth Ericson: HA! With a long glug of the bottle now, Kane continues. Christian Kane: FX has gained a saviour. EXODUS Pro has regained their superstar. And every single one of you people have regained their GOD. I will be the reason your wives, girlfriends and daughters grab a pack of batteries and turn on FX every fortnight! I am the reason the RIMAC is considering installing rubber seating to prevent lawsuits from women! If you don’t know me, sucks to be you, kill yourself and/or wiki me. Now if you’ll excuse me I have a bottle of lotion, a box of tissues and a main event to watch. Also a shitload of alcohol, but I figure that didn’t need to be said. But I said it. I can, because I’m a God. Bite the pillow, EXODUS, I’m gonna fuck the shit out of you all... DRY. Dropping the mic, the timeless Bon Jovi classic synonymous with the self proclaimed ‘Golden God’ starts up as Christian Kane exits the ring, heading up the ramp to a chorus of jeers and boos. Finishing off the bottle of scotch Kane’s stance on his standing with the EXODUS fans is inherently clear - he couldn’t care less. Dick Morosi: Well, ladies and gentlemen, Christian Kane - and I’m sure all his fans are happy to see he hasn’t changed a bit! Seth Ericson: What!? He’s the one true Golden God now, Dick! Dick Morosi: If I know one thing, it’s that Kane knows how to make an entrance, and I’m sure in two weeks time he’ll make an impact here in EXODUS Pro. For now, let's go to the back. Challenger for the EXODUS World Championship Heather Halliwell is seen lacing up her boots. She’s visibly nervous, her hands trembling slightly. This causes the lace to slip out of her hand. She slams a fist down onto the bench. Heather Halliwell: DAMN IT! She takes a few deep breaths. Heather Halliwell: Just breathe, kid. It’s your night, just breathe... Around that time, there is a knock on the door, causing Heather to look up. Cordelia Stevenson: I don’t think I’ve EVER seen you so nervous. PDW Superstar and Heather’s roommate Cordelia Stevenson pops her head into the room through the slightly ajar door. Cordelia Stevenson: Can I come in or what? Heather smiles and jumps off the bench to wrench open the door. She yanks Cordy inside and seizes her friend up in a hug, squeezing tighter than she meant to. Heather Halliwell: You are a sight for sore eyes, beautiful! How’d you find your way back here? Heather grins at Cordy, suddenly very curious as to how her friend made it back to the locker room area. Cordy flashes a mischievous grin. Cordelia Stevenson: Oh I have my ways. Might land me in jail, but shhhhh She holds up a finger over her lips in a hushed motion. Cordelia Stevenson: Nobody has to know. She gives a light laugh. Cordelia Stevenson: I just had to come and see you before your big match. You’ve got a lot of supporters out there tonight. I know you’ll make us proud. Heather bites her lips and grasps Cordy’s hand, letting her fear and nerves show. Heather Halliwell: Girl, I am going out of my mind with nerves. I thought I was ready for this, but now that the night is here... I’m shaking like a leaf, my stomach has butterflies and I can barely tie my boots. Heather looks down at her untied boot laces, the cause of her cursing just moments before Cordy showed up. Heather Halliwell: I don’t want to let down my fans, my friends.... Hell, I don’t even want to let down PDW. I know this belt doesn’t have much to do with them, but it’s kind of a pride thing, you know? Heather shrugs, a short nervous laugh escaping her lips. Cordelia places her hands on Heather’s shoulders. Cordelia Stevenson: Come on, take a deep breath with me now. In … She inhales deeply. Cordelia Stevenson: And out … She slowly exhales. She gives Heather a reassuring nod as the two begin the breathing exercise together. Cordy can slowly feel the tension leaving Heather’s shoulders a bit as her friend begins to relax somewhat. Cordelia Stevenson: Heather... we’re already proud of you. Just go out there and give it your all. Put on a show like I know you can, and at the end of the night, we’ll be celebrating the crowning of a NEW Exodus World Champion. Heather feels slightly better now and hops for a moment before her foot gets caught on her loose lace and she stumbles slightly. She grins up sheepishly at Cordy and sits down on the bench, propping her foot up to commence the tying. Heather Halliwell: One thing at a time, I suppose. Let’s make sure I even make to to the match first... Heather and Cordy laugh and continue to chat light heartedly as the camera pans back to the core of the RIMAC.
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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 13:33:02 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 13:33:02 GMT -6
We cut back to a stunned Dick and Seth, shaking their heads in disbelief. Seth Ericson: FX...they're letting those three go? Dick Morosi: That coward! Edward Nair snuck in under their noses and took EXODUS Pro from Jonathan Collins! Is that why Rufus Frost hasn't been around? Seth Ericson: How could Rufus do that to Jonathan Collins? He was grooming Jon to take over the company! Dick Morosi: I just...I don't have an answer. I can't even begin to think and talk about it right now. We've got a match next involving two of the original stars of EXODUS Pro. These two have been at each other's throats in recent weeks, and only this grudge match can relieve some of that anger. It's Kliff Ulysses against Magnus Gunner...next! Grudge Match Kliff Ulysses vs. Magnus GunnerThe atmosphere of the RIMAC arena is tumultuous, as the teaming masses of humanity packing the venue have been treated to yet another night of excitement, drama and cut-throat competition. As ENDGAME rolls along, the enthusiasm of the audience remains lively, their buzzing at a vociferous volume in anticipation for the next bout in the evening. David Zinkus: The following contest is scheduled for one fall... The crowd begins clamoring as the lights around them suddenly begin to dim, the entire arena being engulfed and tentatively held captive by the pitch black darkness, until smoke billows up from the ramp and the spotlights from the rafters begin to shine down in a yellowish hue, of which "The Wall: In The Flesh" by Pink Floyd suddenly hits the P.A. system. As the tune reverberates through the sold out arena, the patrons are suddenly afflicted with an upsurge of emotion, cheering loudly, some chanting along with the first verse as a single silhouetted figure appears against the curtain. "So ya Thought ya Might like to Go to the show." Ulysses bursts through the curtains and stops at the top of the ramp, savoring the moment, his eyes spanning across the capacity crowd ever so slowly. He raises a fist and looks up into the limelight from where it descends onto him. He closes his eyes and brings his hand down, standing still for an instance, taking a deep breath. His eyes slowly pry themselves open and he gazes down to the squared circle before him, a huge smile plastered on his face. Confidently, the Ultimate Entertainer takes his first step onto the incline, basking in the ovation from the crowd as he walks down to the ring, blowing kisses at everyone in attendance and slapping hands with anyone lucky enough to be in the front row. To feel that warm thrill of confusion, That space cadet glow.
David Zinkus: Introducing first, from St. Paul, Minnesota, standing at six foot three, weighing in at two hundred and twenty-two pounds.... he is The Ultimate Entertainer... this is KLIFF.... ULYSSESSS!!!! He rounds to the stairs, flying up the steps with brisk momentum before swinging through the ropes into the corner. Dick Morosi: Kliff Ulysses looks as fired up as ever. He's ready for action... ready to put Magnus Gunner in his place and knock him down a few pegs. Seth Ericson: But he's treating this like any other match. He's playing to the crowd, it's all a spectacle to him. Does he know the man set to meet him on the other side of that ring is NOT someone to be trifled with? As his theme fades, and the lights return to their normal fixture, Ulysses stands in the middle of the ring, his face stern and his motions methodical, as he slowly and gingerly stretches. The confidence is radiating from the limbering Minnesotan; in front of him lies the tall task of defeating his former best-friend, in front of him lies the burden of having to bring his brother back to reality. He understood that what he was about to endure would be his greatest test yet, and will drain him physically and emotionally, but it was a necessary evil, to save the man that had gone astray. The lights suddenly dim down once again, and a quiet hush falls over the audience as the venue is now filled with a dark ambiance. Though it is nearly impossible seeing the crowd in the ominous darkness, you can tell that the atmosphere has drastically changed - as has their view as the feed suddenly flashes to a video, the scene showing a sugar cane field at the stroke of midnight - a plethora of bonfires burning and surrounding the field. The only signs of humanity are that of the sugar canes, so succulent and marvelous as a slow, progressive drumming is heard to further augment the foreboding scene - conveying the mood perfectly as a distorted voice is heard throughout the RIMAC arena, further captivating the spectators. The voice, calm and cryptic, seeps down their spines and resonates in their craniums. "Everything you perceive to be reality is not true... The foundation of THIS world is fragile and we must be the shepherds of our own civilization.... Understand that we are the architects of our own actions... we control what we allow ourselves to believe as the truth... Everything that you've been told is a figment of your imagination.... Your heroes are not real.... They do not exist... I am the only thing that's true..." Dick Morosi: That just sent chills down my spine... what the hell was that? Seth Ericson: It was a figment of your imagination Dick... weren't you listening... that didn't happen. I don't know what you're talking about! With the suspense at a climax, "The Quiet Place" by In Flames rumbles onto the speakers, capturing the disposition and composure of the superstar behind the music. In the far outskirts of the arena stands the Loaded Pistol, fans flanking him as he stands above the wrestling crowd. With his black hair dampened and his head lying askew, fists taped and a steel chair clutched tightly in his right hand, Magnus Gunner rises his titled dome, his head snapping back and hair flying behind him as his cold-blooded, malevolent pupils stare out in the direction of the ring. As his steel equalizer is hoisted into the air, the crowd comes alive, the gesture receiving a mixed reaction from those in attendance, strikingly positive and loud, as the cheers seem to outmatch the boos and jeering. He remains still, a frozen glare is etched into his complexion, and he is draped in his usual aura of malevolence and self-assurance. His presence triggers David Zinkus to commence his introduction, raising his microphone to his lips, crying out the dynamics of the LEGION's eloquent madman. The aforementioned brawler descends from his pinnacle among the crowd, stepping down from his mountain and down the stairs, navigating through the arena floor, the patrons and the seats alike. David Zinkus: And his opponent, fighting out of Detroit, Michigan, he stands at six foot-four inches tall, and weighs in tonight at two-hundred and forty pounds... he is "The Loaded Pistol" MAGNUS GUNNER! “Spinning further deeper I know you're out to try me I'm not in this to be a slave I push the dirt Make me feel Locate what swallows life Night bird you build my world”
"..and then I close my eyes ..and then I close my eyes" As his name echoes throughout the RIMAC, Gunner continues his march through the crowd, hands grasping at his frame, many fists pumping into the atmosphere from support of the members of his fan base, which he doesn't acknowledge. His glare indicates such disregard as he continues his pace, coming up on the guardrail. As he reaches his destination, the callous Michigander comes to a stand still, his head slightly turning to the people behind him, finally acknowledging their existence. After that brief moment, the Loaded Pistol raises his arms in the crucifix pose as his body shies in the rays of spotlight coming down from the rafters. As his arms drop back down, he straddles over the barricade to the ringside area. Seth Ericson: He looks ready to tear Kliff Ulysses a new one. After a month of mind games and tricks, he's going get to his hands on him. Dick Morosi: The psychological warfare has all lead to this. Brother vs brother, friend vs friend, Gunner vs Ulysses! "Judge me now Used to be afraid to let it show, bow down A king in my own mind Everything's in place so much brighter from today" Gunner knees up onto the apron, sliding his chair under the bottom rope and into the nearest corner. He comes to a stand, staring into the eyes of the man standing in the center of the ring. Gunner climbs in between the middle and top ropes, eyes remaining fixated on his former friend and nemesis. While the lights regain their normal fixture, the Loaded Pistol's complexion remains untouched as he awaits the start of the bell. The referee steps between the two combustible elements, preventing any pre-match scuffle before both men backpedal to their respective corners. As his theme for the night becomes a distant memory, the two competitors remain still for a moment before the official calls for the bell. Racing through each of their minds is a number of things, worriment, self-doubt, and a number of uncontrollable emotions. They however block out those distractions, lifting the black clouds from their minds and clearing their vision, knowing that their counterpart is in need of a victory, and that winning this match is the only thing that will make their lives seem whole again. And with that last ditch effort to clear their heads they quickly meet in the center of the ring, locking in a collar and elbow tie, struggling with one another, the two superstars looking to gain the initiative and the early advantage in what should be a historic match-up. Dick Morosi: And now we're underway... a traditional lock up, but I expect this to become a drag em out brawl in no time. Seth Ericson: As expected. This is no traditional fight. This is two guys who hate each other, regardless of what they may say to contradict those ill feelings. The grappling suddenly ceases, as Ulysses fires with a brisk haymaker across Gunner's jaw, striking him on the point of his cheekbone; the Michigander's head violently snaps to the side in a whiplash fashion as his brainpan absorbs the damage from the punch. He recoils in retreat, only to have Kliff kick him in the breadbasket and effectively double him over - arms gathered over his belly, his chest expanding along with the feeling of hollowness in his midsection. The Minnesotan immediately applies a headlock, capturing his foe's head between the crook of his elbow and the side of his body. In an effort to escapes the headlock, Gunner shoots his elbow back, stabbing Kliff in the abdomen - loosening the former Humanoid Typhoon's grip. He follows up with a second and a third, efficacious in causing Ulysses to relinquish his hold, and more importantly, liberating his once trapped cranium. With Kliff momentarily stunned, Magnus deftly maneuvers in front of him, before blasting him in the chin with a STIFF European Uppercut, followed by a second, and then a third thunderous forearm shot that shifts the balance of the match into his favor. Gunner quickly pushes him into the ropes; upon contact, the Loaded Pistol grasps his blond haired foe by the arm and whips him across the ring. Kliff dashes across the squared circle before ricocheting off the far cables. As Gunner leans forward, Kliff halts his momentum in time to blast him in the side of the head with a knee strike - Magnus straightens up, albeit dizzily. Ulysses follows up with quick kicks to the shin, to the knee, and finally to the midsection, before blasting Gunner in the face with a forearm shot that sends him staggering and falling through the ropes. The crowd buzzes as Kliff goes wild in the ring, waiting for Magnus to regain full verticality. In in the interim, Ulysses makes a bee-line for the ropes. He quickly leaps onto the cables, using their elasticity to springboard himself back toward his opponent. Kliff swings his leg through the electricity in the air, and the aforementioned limb strikes the Loaded Pistol in the cranium, as the clashing of boot and skull sends the Legionnaire flying off the apron. The Disaster Kick leaves him plummeting from the atmosphere, with the back of his neck and head landing awkwardly on the floor below. Seth Erickson: I think I have Gunner's teeth in my lap. Good God what a kick! Dick Morosi: Kliff is firing on all cylinders. He's come out swinging, and that was just one of the many tricks up his sleeve Seth. Seth Ericson: But he's not wearing any sleeves Dick! Dick Morosi: Leave it to you to take a figure of speech literally. Ulysses stares at his sprawling foe; the Michigander begins to stir, his eyes flickering as they peel back, and he slowly begins to regain consciousness. Meanwhile, the Minnesotan begins scaling the top rope, pandering to the roaring crowd with utmost showmanship, like the ultimate daredevil and entertainer, being temerarious enough to attempt the high risk maneuver that he's contemplating so early on in the contest. His feet make contact with the top rope; it bends beneath the near two hundred and thirty pound mass that he calls a body, looking as though it might snap under the pressure. The ropes shoves back, the flexibility of the cable flinging him in the direction of his adversary. The audience begins to shout and scream, as the Ultimate Entertainer juts his legs out in a Missile Dropkick attempt. His body casts a shadow over Gunner's, alerting the Loaded Pistol of the impending danger, and with a split second reaction, Magnus evasively dives forward and avoids catastrophe. The woeful plight of Kliff Ulysses concludes with a violent collision with the announce table, as his body bounces off upon impact. The cracking of bone is overshadowed by the gunshot kindred bang of his flesh meeting the table. His frame collapses to the floor beside the dismayed announcers and the fans in the front row. He lies their, a former shell of himself, and in questionable physical condition while the crowd looks on with both apprehension and excitement. Dick Morosi: HE MISSED! Seth Ericson: He just pin-balled off our table. He might be dead! With both men recuperating on the outside, the zebra-striped official has no choice but to start a ten-count, admonishing both superstars and urging them to bring the action back inside the squared hell. "ONE" "TWO" "THREE" "FOUR"Gunner climbs to his knees, having recovered and regained his bearings, his eyes falling on the man lying motionless before him. Magnus lifts him to his feet, and thrusts his fingers into his throat, leaving Kliff wincing, before scoring with another European Uppercut that drops him to a knee. "FIVE' "SIX"
Like a true veteran, Magnus rolls back into the ring, and then slide back out, forcing the ref to restart the count. Gunner marches toward Ulysses, who fires with a knee strike to the gut, before attempting a front facelock, which is immediately thwarted as Magnus drives a forearm into his ribs. Having been released from the grapple, Magnus quickly leans him over before under-hooking both his arms and locking his head in place underneath his near arm. He finally flips Kliff into the air before thrusting him back down, slamming the Minnesotan head and shoulder first into the floor. The audience's general consensus is a chant of "Holy SH*T" while both combatants immediately become inert on the floor. The referee looks on from the ring, another ten count ensuing as the crowd remains ecstatic. Dick Morosi: HE JUST BROKE HIM IN HALF! Seth Ericson: Tiger Driver on the floor! That was sick. That was demented. That was Magnus Gunner AT HIS BEST! "ONE" "TWO" "THREE' "FOUR"Now back to his feet, Gunner drags Kliff to a stand. Ulysses, despite the trauma to his head, comes to life and escapes the clutches of defeat and his vegetative state as he lifts his knee into Gunner's solar plexus. As the air sputters out of the Loaded Pistol's mouth, he connects with a SICKENING forearm shot that sends Magnus stumbling back until his momentum carries him inside the squared hell. "FIVE" "SIX"The artful, well timed shot had shifted the match back into Kliff's favor. The confidence soon began to radiate from him as he kneed up onto the apron, and soon he found himself back in the driver's seat. However, it would be short lived, for as he stepped through the ropes, Gunner quickly climbed back to a vertical base, swinging his far leg in a semi-circular motion, blasting him in the side of the head. The kick left him suspended across the ropes, in a helpless, perilous predicament as the Loaded Pistol moved with haste. Trapping him in a front facelock, and dragging him forward so that his feet hang on the ropes, Gunner smiles a vindictive smirk, before pulling him off the cables and falling backward to plant him face first into the canvas with the Magnus Driver. Magnus quickly rolls him over and hooks his leg for the cover. "ONE" "TWO"
With a contortion of the body and raising of the shoulder, Ulysses is able to break the count. However, he isn't allowed to recuperate, as Gunner goes for the arm, looking to go for his Comfortably Numb submission. Knowing he has to act fast, Kliff rolls through, springing to his feet, quickly throwing a flurry of elbows into the face and chest of the kneeling Loaded Pistol. Gunner manages to get to a stand, and blasts him with a forearm that sends Ulysses staggering into the corner, gingerly holding his jaw that has taken the brunt of the Michigander's assault. With haste, Gunner charges the corner; looking to capitalize off of his foe's aggressiveness, Kliff fires out of the corner with a Clothesline attempt - which Magnus avoids, ducking the maneuver as he reaches the corner. Showing some athletic ability, he springs onto the top rope, before leaping back at Ulysses. Kliff sidesteps and captures one of the Loaded Pistol's flailing arms as his feet hits the ring, before effectively maneuvering behind him to capture the other arm and lock in the Full Nelson hold. Ulysses drags him into the center of the ring while Gunner winces from the pain - an agony that is nothing in comparison to what awaits him. The Ultimate Entertainer bridges his back, lifting Magnus overhead before thrusting him down to the mat head and neck first. With the madman's shoulders pinned to the canvas, Ulysses holds on for the count. Dick Morosi: Dragon Suplex! What a counter. He dug down deep for that one. "ONE" "TWO!" Seth Ericson: But it's not enough to keep the Loaded Pistol down! It's like trying to kill Michael Myers! Gunner kicks out, rolling onto his chest, but Ulysses still has his arm captured. Kliff crawls to Gunner's head, and belts him in the cranium with a series of knees, each one more STIFF than it's predecessor. *SMASH!*
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*SMASH!*With Magnus appearing incapacitated, the Minnesotan wraps his arm around Gunner's head and shoulder, clasping his hands together around the trapped arm before floating over into a bridge and pulling back to increase the pressure and maximize his opponent's suffering - the Loaded Pistol full tilt with cries and screams of agony. Dick Morosi: THE LOTUS DREAM! Seth Ericson: He's got nowhere to run. He's going to make him tap out! As his breathing slows and his muscles grow weaker, and weaker with ache, a pain filled scowl manifests across the profile of the Loaded Pistol. The Triangle Choke, had done enough damage, but Gunner refused to allow this to be the way he would go out. No. He would not be submitted by his former friend, he would not succumb to the torturous hold. He swings his free palm to the mat, his fetish preferences not allowing him to be humiliated by a submission loss. Taking a deep breath, the LEGION's eloquent, yet psychotic madman locks his jaw into place, gritting his teeth together as he claws his way to the ring ropes. With one, magnificent effort, he clasps the ropes with his hand - breaking the hold! Kliff releases his rival. Chest heaving, Gunner rolls onto the canvas, and continues to do so as he gawks and gasps like a fish out of water, desperately attempting to regain some oxygen and normalize his breathing. However, he finds very little success, or at least it occurs at a slow pace. When he ceases, he finds himself on all fours, trying to formulate a methodical change of pace in his head. He turns to the right, and his immediate focus is on Kliff Ulysses' person, who is now rebounding off the ropes, lunging forward with an attack that will certainly put an end to the contest. With an extended arm, he knocks Gunner down to the canvas, just as he had climbed to a knee -striking him with an elbow to the cranium, the force of which reverberates throughout the RIMAC arena. Dick Morosi: THE ANGEL ARM! He got it! What a shot! Seth Ericson: Yeah, but look at Gunner! Instinctively, the disoriented Loaded Pistol slowly rolls out of the ring before Ulysses can pin him. Agony and agitation is the novel written on Kliff's face. In many ways, if one were to 'read' the showman's face, they could almost create a narrative akin to 'A Tale of Two Cities', for Ulysses expressed both triumph and suffering. He stared out in disbelief, as an overabundance of contrasting melancholies was found in him - now the inquisition across the board was whether or not his frustration would factor into the outcome of the highly competitive match. Knowing he can't allow himself to lose sight of things, he crawls out of the ring in pursuit of his opponent. With haste he lifts Gunner's wounded carcass to a vertical base, lifting his deadweight before slowly, almost struggling, to slide him into the squared circle. The ensuing struggle finally ends as Magnus rolls back into the squared hell, leaving a pool of sweat on each section of the mat his battered body touches. With an increased sense of urgency, Ulysses slides back into the ring, but again he's unable to go for the cover, as the Loaded Pistol crawls toward the corner. The Minnesotan immediately grabs at his ankle, desperately trying to drag him into the center of the squared hell, only to get kicked away in retaliation. Unbeknownst to Ulysses and the official, Gunner has gotten a hold of his steel chair, gripping it with malicious intent as he slowly pulls himself up in to a vertical base - albeit gingerly, looking like a strong gust of wind could take him off his feet. Unknowing, a rising Kliff quickly charges into the corner, unable to prepare himself for what's about to occur. Gunner spins around in a sidestep, cocking the chair back overhead before the worst possible thing in the world could happen. *CRACK!*The steel instrument of destruction descends from it's apex over Gunner, and slices through the atmosphere to careen across the side and top of Kliff's crown with a resounding ruckus. The patrons gasp and groan, sympathizing for the victim, the man on the receiving end of a brutal shot from the most adept chair-swinger in professional wrestling. Magnus merely backs into the corner, somewhat slumping down as he sneers at his former brother's sprawling body. *DING! DING! DING! Seth Ericson: Woo-wee what a chairshot! He just beaned him with that thing. Ulysses is out cold Dick! Dick Morosi: And he'll need medical attention. We can go down the list of men and women he's sent to the hospital with concussions. What a heinous, heartless display. Seth Ericson: He isn't called the most dangerous man in the world with a chair in his hand for nothing. Without a word, Magnus climbs out of the ring, content to leave his adversary motionless and unconscious. As the crowd looks on, stunned by what just transgressed, the Loaded Pistol heads to the back as trainers rush the ring to tend to the man formerly known as the Humanoid Typhoon. Dick Morosi: Kliff Ulysses is going to win this match by disqualification, but I don't think he feels like a winner now. Seth Ericson: You're probably right, but...just wow. Dick Morosi: We need to head backstage while the crew sets up the second ring for War Games tonight. Let's see what's going on. Winner: Kliff Ulysses
The door to locker room open wide and a young man steps in. Sylar Drake, visibly tired after his match, but satisfied, takes few slow steps towards a bench. Jonathan Collins happens to be sitting in the locker room, still shell shocked by the news earlier given to him from Edward Nair, but trying to focus on preparing for the most difficult match in the history of EXODUS Pro: War Games. Sylar swings the newly won championship over his right shoulder as he approaches his friend and mentor. Sylar Drake: Getting ready? Jonathan Collins: As ready as I can get, Sylar. All the joints creak in all the wrong places these days, it seems. Jonathan laughs and scoots a little aside on the bench for Sylar to sit down and join him. Jonathan Collins: Look at you there, though. Your new big gold belt and a lot of time to celebrate. You did good out there, Sylar. I’m real proud of you. Drake, with his typical childish smirk, takes a good look at the belt before answering Jon. Sylar Drake: Thank you, my friend. Being in this business for just five months, this... He looks at the title again. Sylar Drake: This is huge for me. But before we’re finally off to celebrate, before this event is over... I want you to know I’m watching your back, mate. Not only your, of course, just if anything happens in the War Games or afterwards that is not supposed to happen... I’ll be there to help. Jonathan’s face has a fading smile as he turns around and looks at Sylar, placing a hand on his shoulder. Jonathan Collins: Sylar, I want you to listen to me. Tonight, I need you to just watch. Whatever happens out there, happens. I’ve spent years running from my fate. I’ve spent months trying to build a future for you, for Blake, and for everyone in EXODUS. Now tonight, I want you to trust me that nothing is going to happen. We’re going to end this tonight and win, and I promise you one thing, Sylar. One thing... Jonathan stops, smiles, and holds up one finger. Jonathan Collins: ...all will be well. Drake presents a wide smile on his face. Sylar Drake: That sentence... never sounded so true. I believe you, Jon. Good luck out there, my friend. Jonathan once again pats the shoulder of Sylar before he gets up and nods. Jonathan Collins: Don’t you worry. Everything is going to be just fine. Jonathan walks off, starting to look more determined than he ever had.
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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 13:02:01 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 13:02:01 GMT -6
The image on the screen turns to Heather Halliwell, who is seen with her hands behind her back, pacing restlessly before her match. She’s dressed for battle but her face reveals a bit more of her nerves than she’d probably like seen at the moment. The occasional curse word can be heard escaping her lips breathlessly. Suddenly, she stops dead in her pace and clutches her stomach, leaning back against the locker. The metal is cool against her flushed skin. She turns and presses her forehead against the locker, pressing her palms against it as well. She’s attempting to control her shallow, nervous breathing as her stomach jumps all over the place. The door cracks open and Zero pokes his head through the doorway. He was worried about Heather and how she could reacting to her Championship match. After diving out of the LEGION locker room, he decided it was best to check on her to make sure everything was alight. Shuffling himself through the door, Zero approaches Heather and could see the concern on her face. Zero McHannon: How you holding up, Pretty Lil Booty? It’s almost game time. The sound of his voice was the most comforting noise she could hear at the moment. She hadn’t expected to see him, knowing that he had to get ready for War Games with LEGION. She smiles when she turns and sees him standing close behind her, his concern written on his face, she closes the gap between them and wraps her arms tight around his torso. Heather Halliwell: I am... a mess. I am a mess. The words come out in a choked monotone. She hides her face in his chest for a moment before looking up at him, her turquoise eyes clear with her panic. Heather Halliwell: I’ve been in this game for 13 years... Never had an opportunity this huge... And I feel like I’m still not ready. Feeling her arms wrap around him brought relief. It caught him off at first but it didn’t concern him at all to see her somewhat nervous. After seeing her frantic, he wrapped his arms around her tight to try and give her some comfort. The look in her face is what hurt him the most. He could see how badly she wanted this. Zero McHannon: But you are ready, Heather... This is a chance that doesn’t come around very often and I know you want this more than anything else. All anyone can ask from you is to go out there and give it your all. Do your best and no one can doubt you. He gave Heather a kiss on the top of her head and extended his arms so that she could get a good look at his face. Zero McHannon: Your time is now... Don’t listen to everyone who wants to see you fail and watch Fiona succeed. This isn’t about any of them, it’s about you. I don’t think... I know that you will put on a hell of a show and bring that title back home with you. I have that faith in you and I know you can do it. You’re not the Heather Halliwell from 13 years ago. You’re the next EXODUS World Champion in my eyes. Heather looks up at him, eyes shining. She squeezes him lightly and gives him a half smile. Heather Halliwell: The next EXODUS World Champion... You know, there has been one for so long, that does have a nice ring to it. She smiles fully now, beaming up at him. Heather Halliwell: What would I do without you here to pep talk me? He couldn’t help but hold back a smile when she asked the question. There was a simple shake in his head as he looked back to Heather. Zero McHannon: You would still be the next EXODUS World Champion, with or without me. After seeing Heather’s face light up some, he put an arm around her and tried to get her to loosen up a little bit more. Zero McHannon: Regardless, it will be fun. This is your time to shine and show the world that you can beat Fiona Rourke. I know you can. The pressure is on her, not you. Don’t get bent out of shape about it... Your time, your chance, your limelight. You will make the best of it. Heather nods, her wide smile turning to a sly smirk. She takes a step back for a moment and lifts her leg all the way up before resting her foot lightly on Zero’s shoulder. Heather Halliwell: Wanna help me get loose? Zero smirked at her and tilted his head to the side as he thought about it some. Zero McHannon: You know what? I’ve never been with a World Champion before. True story. Seeing that he was starting to become a distraction to Heather, he decided it was time to leave so she could continue to get ready for her match. He wanted her at the top of her game with no room for anyone to give any excuses. Zero McHannon: We will meet up after the show, deal? I want your head in the right place. Oh... Heather... Zero was standing at the door, getting ready to leave, but gave a look back to Heather. The smile never faded from his face as Zero did his best keep Heather focused and relaxed. Figuring he would loosen the mood a little more, he laughed before even getting the joke out of his mouth. Zero McHannon: You’re not allowed to sit next to me on the plane ride back home if you don’t win. Heather’s mouth drops open slightly and she flips him off playfully as Zero leaves the locker room. She chuckles, feeling slightly better now as she finally begins her pre-match warm up stretching as we cut back to Seth and Dick. Dick Morosi: It's a real interesting situation brewing between Heather Halliwell and Zero McHannon. Seth Ericson: She can't have a guy in her life? Better her than that Dom Harter schmuck we last saw her with. Dick Ericson: Her choices aside, it's time for our next match. It's a huge match for the International Title, when Steve Lenton tries to defend the title against Johnny Cannon! Let's go to the ring! International Championship Match Johnny Cannon (Challenger) vs. "The Big L" Steve Lenton (Champion)The camera cuts backstage where a door has been opened. Out walks Johnny Cannon and Quinton Goodrich, with the former wearing a "Manchester United" T-shirt, the shirt fitting him skin tight, in a way of showing off his abdominal physique. He wears red and yellow camouflage style shorts in a change of pace from his normal ring attire, along with wrist wraps and long black boots with red laces. He adjusts the pair of Giorgio Armani sunglasses that sit on his British mug, before taking a deep breath and striding forward. The two pass an array of EXODUS talent, and stage hands, some giving him words of encouragement, others simply staring as he throws shadow punches, trying to psyche himself up for what will be the fight of his career. Stopping at the curtain, Goodrich taps him on the shoulder, and Cannon stops to listen. Quinn Goodrich: "This is what we've been working for. This is yours. Go get it." Cannon nods, before ascending the steps to the entrance curtains. At that moment, the feed returns to the arena, and the camera pans around the sold out bleachers, with many patrons trying their hardest to grab the cameraman's attention, and have the rare yet distinguished honor to mouth "Hi! Mum, I'm on TV!" towards the screen for the folks watching at home. The cameara catches a few signs, some reading "Johnny Cannon owes me child support", and "All Will Be Well", before the production team in the back switches the feed, so that it now portrays the smiling commentary team. Dick Morosi: Well Cannon seems like he's ready for this Seth. He's fired up. Seth Ericson: He'll have to tone it done though, and not get too enthusiastic. You don't want tip your emotions in a match like this. You want to be even-keel, and reserved, with the perfect poker face. Dick Morosi: When did you become so educated in wrestling Seth? Seth Ericson: Since I wrestled your mom last night. I made her tap out if you were wondering. Dick remains speechless at the insult, unable to give a rebuttal as the beginning of "Supernaut" by Black Sabbath plays through the PA system, signaling the arrival of the self-proclaimed "Best Fighter In the World." Suddenly the arena lights black out with the exception of the few stationed around the entrance tunnel which begin to flash in unison to the opening guitar riff. Cannon's silhouette emerges behind the lights, and David Zinkus tucks his cue cards in his shirt and begins the formal introductions. David Zinkus: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the EXODUS International Championship. Introducing first... "I want to reach out and touch the sky I want to touch the sun but I don't need to fly I'm gonna climb up every mountain of the moon Find the dish that ran away with the spoon" On cue, shooting out like a ball of fire, emerges the challenger, emerges the ravishing Englishman Johnny Cannon. He pushes through the curtain cloth at the top of the ramp, looking absolutely more determined and confident than usual. Possibly to hide the jitters and nervousness, or perhaps maybe because he actually, wholeheartedly believed he could get the job done. With a confident smirk planted firmly on his face, Cannon begins sauntering down the entrance ramp, slapping the hands of excited fans that shove their arms out in his direction. Coming down the middle of the ramp, he slows his pace to a stop, posing on location. He playfully points out a finger gun gesture at the crowd, playing to the patrons before removing his two hundred dollar sunglasses and handing them to one of the kids in the front row. David Zinkus: The challenger, weighing in tonight at two hundred and forty pounds, and hailing from London, England. He is Johnny! CANNON!!!!!! Cannon quickly runs up the ring steps and quickly leaps over the ropes with relative ease. Using the momentum from his jump, Johnny spins into the center of the ring before stopping on the drop of a dime and peering outside at the nearest ringside camera. Too cool for school, the world renowned actor slowly unzips his track jacket, and slides out of it with suaveness before handing his entrance gear to the referee, who then hands it to the nearby ring attendant. "I've crossed the ocean, turned every bend I found the plastic at the gold at rainbow's end I've been through magic and through life's reality I've lived a thousand years and it never bothered me" From there Johnny slowly backs into the nearest corner, lightly banging his head against the turnbuckle padding. Following a third banging he rests his head on said pad, continuing his mental preparations and prerequisites. He was psyching himself up, hoping to finally vindicate his thirty-three year existence, and finally capture the singles championship that has eluded him his entire career. Seth Ericson: This could be the match of the year right here Dick. Johnny's one of the best technical wrestlers in the world today, and he can strike with the best of them. And Steve, well the champion hits like a mack truck with the speed of a Cruiserweight. Two contrasting styles. Two hungry competitors. Doesn't get any better than this. Dick Morosi: And two friends who will leave it all in the ring in what will be a highly competitive contest. We're certainly in for a treat, and you know these two will try to steal the show. Johnny quickly turns away from the corner, revealing narrowed eyes that burn with tremendous intensity, that burn with incredible determination. The posing and showmanship was over. With a nod, Johnny was fired up, ready to show everyone that he was a force to be reckoned with. Throwing a speedy punch combination, he was ready, ready to take Steve Lenton to hell and back, ready to become the superstar he considered himself to be, ready to become legendary. The sounds of cheers are heard around the arena still as the fans wait in anticipation, almost eager for him to come out. The lights flash a royal blue and suddenly "Napalm" by Xzibit blares. Lenton busts through the curtains. The fans bust into a defying scream of cheers. Lenton is talking to the crowd jumping up and down on the stage, walking from one end to the next. The camera zooms in on his face, "Listen to that!" Lenton exclaims with a smirk. He walks up the ramp with a slight strut, looking out at the crowd as he has the International Title around his waist. David Zinkus: And his opponent is the EXODUS Pro International Champion! From Hampton, Virginia, weighing in at 255 pounds....HE IS THE BIGGGGGGGGG L, STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE LENTONNNNNNNNNN!!! He stops short and looks around for a moment. He takes it all in, listening to the fans cheer for him. Some of the fans hand touch him. Stephen slaps the hands and continues to make his way up the ramp with his eyes glued on the arena again. Once he makes it to the apron, he looks at the ring and then climbs up on it quickly and stands up on the turnbuckle. The lights around the arena then turn into a spotlight. The fans continue to cheer as the song begins to break down. Lenton forms a smirk on his face and lifts his arm in the air with enthusiasm. He wipes his mouth and leaps down from the turnbuckle and stands in the ring, circling it. He decides to hit the turnbuckle again standing on it lifting his right arm in the air the same way he did. He takes in the cheers, looking around slowly. Stephen leaps down and stands in his corner, getting ready to fight. Johnny and Steve shake hands and the bell rings. Johnny is in a fighting stance and immediately goes for several low kicks. Steve catches his opponent's leg during one of them and just pushes him away with his free hand. Cannon smirks as he sees that the champion lets him stand up and get ready again. The two lock up in the middle of the ring with the bigger Lenton getting an advantage, controlling Cannon's hand with a standing Wristlock. Johnny uses his free arm to counter and send Steve down with an Armdrag. He gets up quickly, only to be rocked with a European Uppercut by the Englishman. Johnny hits several more of them before snapmaring Lenton into a seated position and coming off the ropes with a Sliding Lariat. He goes for the cover quickly. ONE! TW-- Quick kickout by Lenton, but Cannon wastes no time and locks in a simple Side Headlock on the grounded opponent. Dick Morosi: Cannon is sending a clear message, and it says "I am controlling this match, buddy." Steve fights Cannon off with stiff elbow shots. He is on his feet quickly and goes for a Clothesline, but Johnny ducks and gets behind Steve. Shot to the back of the neck rocks Lenton again and Cannon hits a Saito Suplex. He locks in a Kneebar right off, trying to keep the champion grounded. Steve tries to crawl to the ropes, but Cannon thinks one step forward and drags Lenton away from the ropes, only to lock in the submission again. Lenton fights through pain and uses the free leg to kick Johnny several times, eventually making him release the hold after few seconds. Seth Ericson: Cannon didn't get the win with that Kneebar. But obviously, it wasn't the point. He's trying to keep lenton grounded any way he can. Lenton is on one knee and Johnny goes for a shoot kick to the head, but Lenton dodges it. Lenton grabs his challenger and rolls him up for a schoolboy. ONE! TWO! Kickout at two by Cannon. Lenton shakes off the pain in his knee and lights up Johnny's chest with a huge chop. The champion chops away on the challenger who gets to the corner. Lenton connetcs with another big chop and then takes few steps back, signalling to hit a big Bicycle Kick to the corner. He goes for it, but Johnny moves away and The Big L finds himself stuck in the corner with his leg hanging over the rope. Cannon smells blood in the water and connects with a Hangman's Neckbreaker. He quickly goes for another Kneebar, but before he can lock it in, supine Lenton kicks him in the head with his free leg. Johnny falls back to the corner and Steve uses the ropes to get to his feet and shake off the pain in his leg again. Cannon goes for a desperation Rolling Elbow, but Lenton dodges and moves behind him. Dick Morosi: German Suplex by the champion! Seth Ericson: And the challenger rolls out of the ring as quickly as he can. Lenton quickly steps on the apron and waits for Johnny to get up. As he does, Steve jumps off the apron, delivering a Diving Forearm Strike. People are on their feet as Steve kips up and poses for the fans before rolling Johnny inside the ring. He follows him and just as Cannon gets on his feet, he walks straight into a Death Valley Driver right into a pinning position. ONE! TWO! TH-- Kickout by Cannon! Johnny uses the ropes near the corner to get up and rests leaned on the buckles. Lenton charges at him, but is met with a stiff European Uppercut. Johnny quickly steps on the second rope and comes at Lenton diving off it, hitting the big man with another Uppercut. Dragon Suplex by Johny follows, bridged beautifully into a pin. ONE! TWO! TH-- Kickout by Lenton! Johnny pats his knee to cheers from the crowd, signalling for The Birmingham Screwdriver. He bounces off the ropes, charging at Lenton, but... Dick Morosi: BLITZ!!! Seth Ericson: Talking about "from out of nowhere"! Lenton countered beautifully with his Gore variation before Cannon could even jump in the air for the Knee Kick. Steve crawl towards Cannon and covers him. ONE! TWO! THR-- Kickout by Cannon! "THIS IS AWESOME!" goes the crowd as Lenton grabs his opponent and lifts him up for Ut Prosim. Cannon, however, slips out of the hold right behind the champion and rocks him with an Elbow Strike to the back of the neck. He Irish Whips him towards the ropes and as he comes back, he goes for Cardiac Arrest... but Lenton counters with a Dropkick mid-air before Cannon is able to go for the kick to the chest! As Johnny gets up, he is dropped with a High Impact Lariat. Dick Morosi: Game Changer! Another cover! ONE! TWO! THR-- Kickout! Seth Ericson: Cannon stays alive! Steve quickly shoots Johnny to the ropes and prepares to hit the B.A.N. Buster, but just as he lifts Johnny, the Englishman counters the Spinebuster into a beautiful DDT! He quickly lifts Lenton to his feet, only to hit him with his famous Clockwork Orange combo! As Lenton is downed after the Single Leg Dropkick, crowd comes alive once again as Johnny singals for Cannon Driver. He indeed hits it and ref counts again. ONE! TWO! THREE!!! "Supernaut" blasts through the speakers again and Johnny Cannon celebrates in the ring. Crowd cheers loudly as he is handed the International title. Dick Morosi: It's title for title, I guess! Short Change Heroes had to forfeit the Tag Team titles after Abby Park's injury, but Cannon comes back to championship glory with a huge win over Steve Lenton! Johnny swings the title over his shoulder and offers Steve a handshake. Lenton, getting up to his feet in the process, accepts and crowd cheers once again. Winner and new International Champion: Johnny CannonDick Morosi: That's two for two tonight! Two title matches, two titles changed hands! Johnny Cannon has finally scored that breakthrough win. Seth Ericson: The crowd is going nuts for one of their favorites here tonight, and I can't blame them. This could be the start of a real breakthrough for Cannon! Dick Morosi: You may be onto something, Seth. For now, let's go backstage to Tom Matheny, standing by with Fiona Rourke! We cut backstage, where Fiona Rourke and Tom Matheny are standing together. In her black and purple hoodie, along with her ring gear, Fiona Rourke stands in the interview area with Tom Matheny, an already determined look on her face. Tom Matheny: Fiona Rourke, you are moments away from defending your EXODUS Pro World Title for a sixth time against Heather Halliwell. What are your thoughts tonight? Fiona sighs as she looks at Tom, nodding. Fiona Rourke: It's simple, Tom. Tonight, I put it all out there. There's nothing to hide between Heather and myself, because we're friends. When I walk into that ring tonight, I know where she stands, and she knows where I stand. It's been a long road to get to this point for the both of us, all because we've had to claw for it. For thirteen years, Heather has tried to get to this point, and I know that it has to frustrate her that it only took me six EXODUS shows to do so. I've been successful, I can't hide that. People love you when you're the underdog and they hate you when you reach the top. Maybe some of it's jealousy, maybe some of it is because you're the one knocking down the underdogs finally. I don't know what it is, but I know that some of those fans still respect me, and I love them for it. Heather respects me, and I respect her too...but I know that it's not about that tonight. It's about this. Fiona takes the belt off her shoulder and points to it, taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly. Fiona Rourke: Only one of us is going to FX with this title. Only one of us can champion the next phase of this company, and if the biggest and the baddest haven't been able to stop me...I can't let my friend be that one. Tonight, it's you and me for the biggest prize in this company and all of pro wrestling. The most elite names have come and failed because they couldn't hang on the level of this company. The so-called legends and gods of wrestling have walked away in failure because of what we've all built together. We put together this kingdom, but only one of us gets to rule, Heather. To that, I say one thing. Hail to the Queen, baby. This belt's coming home with me. Fiona nods and walks off, leaving Tom standing there as we cut to an office where Darrin Stearns, Nicholas Gray, and Jonathan Collins are all sitting around and waiting for something. The scene cuts backstage in one of the conference rooms. Sitting on the two sides of the table are Director of EXODUS Pro Jonathan Collins, the man who filled in for him Darrin Stearns, and a very bored Nicholas Gray. Standing at the end of the table is the liason from FX, Edward Nair. Edward Nair has some papers in his hands and gives the three men in the room a very stern look. Edward Nair: I wanted to thank you gentlemen for attending this meeting in such short notice. Jonathan Collins: I’m not quite sure why you called a meeting, Mr. Nair. To my knowledge, everything is in order before we debut on your network in two weeks. Nicholas Gray: Is it about the catering table again? It’s not my fault someone finally told Lifer where it was... Edward Nair: No. And there is one thing that isn’t quite in order, Mr. Collins. Darrin Stearns: Are you sure? We’ve turned in all the paperwork, I’ve seen to that. Edward Nair: Well, it’s not really a problem with any paperwork. It’s a staffing problem. Nicholas Gray: Ohhh, is it because we don’t have enough assistants for all of us yet? Edward Nair: No, it’s mainly a problem with you gentlemen. The boards of directors at FX believe that this company has the potential to become a franchise. We think that EXODUS Pro could become the next Sons of Anarchy or Archer. And in order to make sure that things go the way FX wants, we are going to have to make a few staffing changes. Jonathan Collins: I don’t know how to tell you this, but pro wrestling isn’t some television show. You need people who can understand the business, people who get what works in it. You can’t just put some Hollywood schmuck in an executive position and hope for the best. Ed, you’ve got it all wrong. Edward Nair: Well, as passionate as your opinion may be, it’s no longer your decision, Jonathan. When we go live on FX, the services of you three men will no longer be required. Rufus Frost has sent in the paperwork and going to be leaving complete control of the company to me. Nicholas Gray: ...what. Edward Nair: I apologize this cut your time with the company so short, Mr. Gray, but this is our final decision. Darrin Stearns: Mr. Nair, there has to be some sort of notice for this. Nobody’s heard anything from your office in weeks. Even you’ve been barely present at the last couple of events. Edward Nair: That’s because I’ve been locked away going over each and every wrestler you have on this roster. Did you really think that putting your stock into unentertaining wrestlers such as Blake Jones and Adrien Cochrane is the answer? And what the hell is Selena Alexander doing on ANY roster?! Nicholas Gray: And here you’d think a suit would be all for the ratings lesbians would bring... Edward Nair: They need to be more attractive for that. Nicholas Gray: ...yeah, alright, fair point. Jonathan Collins: Ed, you’re making a terrible mistake. You don’t know what you’re doing here. Nicholas Gray: Yeah! You can’t make wrestling into some corporate program with sponsors and hashtags and...and reality shows! That’ll KILL your damn ratings! Edward Nair: I am making a decision that is in the best interest of EXODUS Pro. And I don’t think I need advice on how to get ratings on a wrestling show from a failed ex-wrestler. Nicholas Gray: Failed wrestl...how about I take this god damn coffee mug and shove it down your fucking throat, you arrogant suit of shit! Darrin Stearns: Nair, you better know what you’re doing...because if word gets out, you’re going to have a locker room of pissed off people you have to figure out if they’ll work for you or not. Because when they find out you fired Nicholas, Jon, and myself...you might have more problems than you’ve anticipated. Edward Nair: If anyone doesn’t want to wrestle for me, they know where the door is. Frankly, I don’t see how this locker room has any respect for you all anyway. We have Mr. Gray here who doesn’t understand the proper instructions of “give me that contract” or “get me a coffee, two sugars and one cream”. We have you, Mr. Stearns, who had inappropriate relations with one of the members of the roster. And you, Jonathan, show so much favoritism, you gave Adrien Cochrane a contract that makes it so that only the three of you can terminate his contract and not myself, just to protect your hand picked roster members. Jonathan Collins: Guess you better keep one of us around if you ever want to see Adrien leave then. Not your best move, boss. Edward Nair: I can still get Adrien to leave on his own accord. Nicholas Gray: You know, I read my contract when I signed it and I don’t recall any clause saying “must get coffee for twat in a cheap suit.” Edward Nair: I don’t care if your contract says you are entitled to twenty baby kittens in a box for every show. Fact of the matter is, you are not helping, therefore, are in the way. Nicholas Gray: Coming from the guy who’s treating a wrestling company like it’s a fast food joint, that’s really funny. “Oh if we strip anything exciting and individual about it, we can endlessly copy it for mass profit while alienating anyone who actually cared about the content!” Edward Nair: Do you know how to run a business, Gray? Then shut it. Darrin Stearns: These kids just started a revolution to protect what one man believes in. Don’t be surprise if they rise up again. Nicholas Gray: A business? Nah. A wrestling company? I’d think I’d know more about how to run it than some old dude in a suit who’s never stepped one foot in a damn ring! Jonathan Collins: You know something, Ed? I think you’re in over your head. Maybe not today, but karma’s going to make you pay for your back end dealings. Edward Nair: Well, that won’t be your concern, Jonathan. In two weeks, I will become president of the company and you three will be fired effective immediately after. Good day, gentlemen. Nair walks out, leaving Jonathan to look already agitated, moments before his War Games match. Sighing in frustration, he looks at the two others. Jonathan Collins: Good thing I’m about to go crack some skulls. We’ll all talk after the show. Jon gives the two of them a look that says “you better be there” before he walks out of the office. Gray sits in silence for a moment before slamming his fist onto the table. Nicholas Gray: Bullshit! He then lets out a long sigh, and lays his head on the table. Darrin watches this and, surprisingly to some, reaches over and pats the other man on the back consolingly as we cut back to Dick and Seth.
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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 12:05:14 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 12:05:14 GMT -6
The camera falls onto Zero McHannon pacing the backstage area with no one around him. He seems to be thinking hard about something and debating with himself under his breath. As the camera tries to get a little closer, Zero McHannon can be seen sitting on one of the boxes and shaking his head. You could see the freshly healed gash on his forehead starting to scar. He ran his fingers across it, trying to decide whether to cover it up or not. Zero McHannon: Decisions, decisions... He thought there wasn’t anyone near him, but he was wrong. Coming down the hallway was Adrien Cochrane, who sees Zero and stops in his tracks. Zero looks up, hand still on his wound, and returns the stare at Adrien. There is nothing but silence and tension. It was clear that it was just the two of them. Zero stands up the from the box as Adrien slowly makes his way down the hall. Zero McHannon: You’re good. I’m not going to do anything. Adrien Cochrane: You expect me to take your word for it? No offense but that’s not a very good track record. Zero McHannon: What other choice do you really have? Adrien Cochrane: Fair enough. Zero keeps his arms crossed, watching Adrien make his way towards him. Adrien didn’t take his eyes of Zero, still hesitant on approaching. He watches as Zero leans against the wall, not showing any signs of wanting to harm Adrien. Adrien Cochrane: I have a feeling you were waiting for me to come out of my locker room. Zero McHannon: Nope... Both men continue to stare at one another like it was a game of chess. All they were waiting for was the first move. Adrien makes sure to have his guard up and eyes fixated on any reaction Zero might make. Zero McHannon: Calm down, Adrien. I’m not here to hurt you. I just wanted to do some thinking while I had the time. This War Games match means a lot to the both of us, I wouldn’t risk making this the best... Which means it needs you in it. Adrien Cochrane: That it does. Zero begins to size up Adrien, raising an eyebrow at him. He lowers his head, taking his eyes off the man he considered his enemy. Adrien could tell there was a lot of things running through Zero’s mind. Adrien Cochrane: You alright, man? That wasn’t something that was heard very often between the two of them. Adrien kept his distance as Zero looked up from his leaned position on the wall. He gave a shrug, but kept avoiding eye contact. Zero McHannon: Meh. I don’t even know. I would like to say I am... There has been a lot on my mind lately, a lot I have been considering and trying to figure out. Let me ask you, Adrien... Who do YOU think I am? The type of person, that is. Adrien Cochrane: I’ve touched upon this quite a bit, Zero. I’m not sure you are living your own life. You’ve been acting as the puppet for others. I don’t know who the real Zero is because I’m not sure I’ve met him yet. Zero doesn't look to Adrien as he speaks, his eyes never leaving the floor. He lets out a sigh, looking up to the man he considered his enemy, and gives him a nod. Zero McHannon: Well, I think it’s about time everyone learns who I am. Even if I can’t figure it all out myself, the time is coming. I’ve put you through a lot of hell, Adrien. I want to make that up to you some way. I think you deserve that much. Adrien looks skeptical, not sure what to think. Adrien Cochrane: I don’t know what to say. This was unexpected. Zero McHannon: I’m not sure what to say myself, but I’ll find the words. I don’t think I’m the man I used to be, I’m tired of living that life. I have people around me that expect more from me than what I have been expressing. I think it’s time I make a few mistakes right again. Starting with... You. He looks up to see Adrien’s eyes still fixated on him, trying to weigh the options of the situation. He was trying to decide whether Zero was having a change of heart or whether it was all another trick up his sleeve. Zero keeps his distance, making sure not to catch Adrien off guard with any sudden movements. Instead, he squints at Adrien, and bites his lip. Zero McHannon: Listen, I don’t expect you to trust me overnight. Anyway... Good luck out there tonight. I plan for it to be a hell of a show. Knock ‘em dead, man. I know you will bring it. Adrien stares as Zero turns around to walk away, completely stunned. Adrien Cochrane: Good luck to you as well, man. The scene cuts back to the arena after Adrien continues giving his stunned look. We cut back to Dick and Seth who seem caught off guard. Dick Morosi: I'm not sure to make of what we just watched. Seth Ericson: A lot of people seem to be reconsidering LEGION's practices. Magnus Gunner has seemed to question them as of late, but now we're hearing it from Zero McHannon of the White Nights. Do you think this could lead to the end of LEGION? Dick Morosi: It's hard to say, but coming up next, we've got a huge San Diego Bay Title match for you! Jerry Matthews makes his V3 defense against Sylar Drake...now! San Diego Bay Championship Match Sylar Drake (Challenger) vs. Jerry Matthews (Champion)David Zinkus: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the EXODUS PRO SAN DIEGO BAY CHAMPIONSHIP!! The fans cheer in excitement for the first title match of the evening. David Zinkus: FIRST, from Redemption, Alabama, weighing in at 275 pounds. He is the EXODUS PRO SAN DIEGO BAY CHAMPION…THE EVANGLIST…JERRY MATTHEWS!! As Josh Turner's "Long Black Train" begins to play, "The Evangelist" Jerry Matthews strides down the aisle in a suit and tie. In his hand, he carries a Bible and begins his regular sermon as he ventures down to the ring. His spiritual liaison, Deacon Jeremiah, accompanies him to ringside with an offering plate, ready to collect money from any believers in the crowd. As he gets to the ring, he climbs through the ropes and removes his suit. He then raises his Bible in a preachly manner to the crowd as they boo incessantly. Dick Morosi: While you have to be a bit sickened by his tactics, he can’t deny that Jerry Matthews is one of the toughest men on this roster. Seth Ericson: Indeed. Possibly will go down as one of our greatest San Diego Bay Champions. David Zinkus: And his opponent! Drums start to pound through the sound speakers with some synth noises. The drumming intro that starts the opening of "Anthem of the Lonely" by Nine Lashes starts to play as white and red colored lights start to flash around the entrance. Then suddenly...a huge flash of lights as standing at the entrance is Sylar Drake! The crowd erupts at the sight of the challenger before he starts making his way down the aisle, slapping a few hands! A heart made of stone Callous and bone Fracture and tear it out To let it go And to think I called it my own And I would have never thought The pain could grow... David Zinkus: From Newcastle, England...weighing in at 185 pounds...HE IS SYLAR DRAKE! Sylar starts to walk around ringside, slapping hands with some waiting fans as he looks up at Jerry and Deacon Jeremiah as he finally hops up to the apron and then to the top turnbuckle as the crowd cheers! Drake hops down from the turnbuckle, looking straight on at Jerry as the lights come back on and we start preparing for this match! DING DING DING! Matthews and Drake stare each other down for a few seconds as the anticipation of this match-up gets even more intense than ever before. Drake makes the first move, with Matthews countering whatever Drake was attempting into a drop toe hold. Dick Morosi: Matthews is quicker than I thought. Probably would win a foot race with Drake but still impressive quickness and instinct. Matthews keeps things going with a kick to the midsection of Sylar Drake. He whips Drake to the ropes, ducks a clothesline, but Sylar is able to bounce off the ropes again and get his first offense in with a crossbody. The fans give a small cheer for the English wrestler. Drake gets back on his feet and hits a dropkick on Matthews as he attempts to get up. He dashes to the top rope and hits a flying clothesline on Matthews as he gets up again. Drake with the cover. ONE!! TWO!! THR…NO! Seth Ericson: Not enough, Sylar! Matthews is swift to his feet, but not as swift as Sylar Drake. The number one contender brings Jerry Matthews back to the mat with a headscissors takedown. Sylar bounces off the ropes once more and delivers a beautiful leg drop to make the fans go nuts. Dick Morosi: Sylar Drake is in total control of this match right now. Seth Ericson: For now. After a spinning heel kick takes down the San Diego Bay Champion once more, Sylar Drake attempts another pinfall. ONE!! TWO!! THR…NO!! Dick Morosi: Another kickout by Jerry Matthews. Seth Ericson: Sylar Drake doesn’t have what it takes to put Jerry Matthews away. It took an Adrien Cutter for Drake to get the pin in that tag match. Dick Morosi: We’ll have to see about that. Jerry Matthews is able to grab on to the leg of Sylar Drake as he was about to run against the ropes once more. Sylar Drake falls flat on the mat as Jerry Matthews begins stomping angrily at the young wrestler. After a few boos from the crowd, Jerry Matthews raises Drake back to his feet and thrusts his knee into his midsection. The Evangelist then throws Sylar into the corner and starts to throw lefts and rights until the referee counts to ten. The much larger Jerry Matthews then backs up a bit, charges, and crashes his 275 pound body into the 175 body of Sylar Drake. Sylar Drake collapses to the mat. Jerry Matthews pulls him to the center of the ring and hooks the leg for a pinfall. ONE!! TWO!! THRE…NO!! The fans cheer as they see Sylar Drake get his shoulder up. Matthews doesn’t seem as impressed as he once again guides the groggy Sylar Drake, this time to the side of the ring. The champ takes a shot at the chest of Drake, who is now hanging on the ropes. Another chest shot is followed by a third. Matthews backs up for a big boot to the face but SYLAR DRAKE DUCKS!! Dick Morosi: And finally, Sylar Drake is back into this match! Seth Ericson: Come on, Jerry!! Jerry Matthews has his leg caught over the rope which gives Drake the perfect chance to dropkick the other leg. Matthews falls hard on his back. Drake bounces off the ropes for a senton. He tries to get a pin attempt out of it, but Matthews’s still had a leg on the rope. Drake hits a baseball slide on the Jerry Matthews when Deacon Jeremiah decides he’s seen enough and starts climbing the stairs. The referee immediately starts arguing with him. Dick Morosi: Matthews is going to try to steal another on here! Come on! Seth Ericson: He isn’t doing anything. The Deacon just wants a better view of his mentor’s triumph. Dick Morosi: Wait…what is Matthews doing? HE HAS THE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! Matthews grabs the title belt, and slams it into the skull of Sylar Drake. He repeats the process for good measure. After Jerry Matthews quickly tosses the belt out of the ring, Jeremiah hops off the apron and returns to ringside. Dick Morosi: I can’t believe this. He’s going to steal another one. I can’t believe he is going to screw Sylar Drake all over again. Seth Ericson: All is fair in love and war. The referee is back to the match and sees the downed Sylar Drake. After a bit of discussion with the referee about how Sylar Drake ended up knocked out, Matthews gets the cover. Dick Morosi: I cannot believe I am seeing this. Totally disgusting. ONE! TWO!! THREE!! DING DING DING! David Zinkus: Here is your winner and STILL the EXODUS PRO SAN DIEGO BAY CHAMPION…JERRY MATTHEWS!! As Jerry starts to celebrate and Deacon Jeremiah hands him back the San Diego Bay Title, their celebration is cut short as "Long Black Train" is interrupted by the sound of "Last Man Standing" by People In Planes and the crowd erupts as Jonathan Collins steps out! Considering his match later tonight, he happens to be in a t-shirt and some warm up pants, but he has a mic in his hand and he looks prepared to deliver some executive ruling to this. Dick Morosi: In case anyone forgot, especially Jerry Matthews, Jonathan Collins is still the Director of EXODUS Pro. Seth Ericson: I'm pretty sure Jerry forgot, considering how he's clutching that title and screaming at Collins. Jon doesn't leave the ramp, but he takes a moment to soak in the applause before he grins and shrugs. Jonathan Collins: Jerry...man, you got away with it again! You did it to Sylar at Desperate Times, and I mean...you and the Deacon are just getting good at cheating. Seriously, man! The crowd laughs along with Jon as Jerry yells at him for the accusation. Jonathan Collins: Well, you know what they say. The Lord giveth, and he also taketh away, Rev. So here's the deal. I'm "taking" that win, since you screwed Sylar, even if I'm not the Lord. Ref, do me a favor and restart this match, 'cause we got a show to get on with. The referee looks at Jerry and calls for the bell as he starts screaming and shouting at the ref to not listen to Jon. DING DING DING He's still arguing as Sylar gets up and as soon as Jerry turns around after hearing the charge of Drake, he turns....RIGHT INTO THE INFINITY KICK! He quickly lifts up Jerry with all his might...STARLIGHT SPECIAL! He covers... ONE!! TWO!! THREE!! DING DING DING! "Anthem of the Lonely" starts again, and Deacon Jeremiah is outside of the ring beside himself as the referee hands the title to Sylar Drake! Winner and new San Diego Bay Champion: Sylar DrakeDavid Zinkus: Here is your winner AND THE NEW EXODUS PRO SAN DIEGO BAY CHAMPION, SYLAR DRAKE!! Dick Morosi: Justice has been served! Seth Ericson: I can't believe this! How could Jonathan Collins, our beloved leader, do this to Jerry Matthews? Jon's a great guy, but this is a massively wrong call to the Reverend! Dick Morosi: He put an end to the preacher man's cheating ways and now we have a new San Diego Bay Champion! Let's go backstage while Sylar celebrates! The scene fades in to Jonathan Collins, who seems to be warming up for the upcoming War Games match. A knock on the door is heard and Jon stops what he is doing as he looks at the door. Jonathan Collins: Come in. The door is heard opening and closing. In to view comes Blake Jones, the crowd cheering as they see the face of the young superstar. He does not seem to be in the greatest of moods, keeping a straight face while Jon has a friendly smile on his face. Blake Jones: Hey, Jon. Jonathan Collins: Hey yourself. You ready to finish this war tonight? Blake nods before raising his right hand up and showing the camera the letters that are in that hand. Jon looks at the letter with a look of curiosity on his face. Blake Jones: I need you to do me a favor, Jon. Jonathan Collins: Anything. Blake Jones: In case I don't make it out of War Games under my own power, I want you to give these letters to the people they are addressed to. Jonathan shakes his head as he looks at Blake with a look of concern? That's what it seems like it anyways. Jonathan Collins: You can't possibly be thinking that... Blake Jones: I know that it's a unlikely thing, because I know we are winning, but if something happens to me, I need you to give these letters. Promise me! Jon just stares down Blake before nodding his head slowly. Blake just gives little nod back. Blake Jones: Thank you. I want you to send this one to Car-I... Blake hands Jon a letter and Jon reluctantly takes it. Blake Jones: This one to my brother and this one to my parents. Blake hands Jon another two letters. Blake Jones: And this one...this one I want you to read at the next show to the fans out there. Let them know how I exactly feel about them and how grateful I am for them. Jon takes the final letter and lets out a sigh. Jonathan Collins: You're coming out of there in one piece. I guarantee it. Blake Jones: I might. I might not. Let's just say, I don't plan on going down without taking someone down with me. Now, I do have a question about a certain move... Jonathan Collins: You still haven't got it down. Blake Jones: Third time is the charm, huh? Jonathan Collins: You better get it right this time...only I do that letter schtick. Both men share a laugh and begin to speak with each other as the scene cuts elsewhere.
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Endgame
Jul 29, 2013 11:26:37 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 11:26:37 GMT -6
EXODUS PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS ENDGAME JULY 8, 2013 - SAN DIEGO, CA The opening bass riff of "Endgame" by Rise Against blast through the arena as the RIMAC crowd is starting to get hot for some EXODUS Pro action! The screen hums to life for the opening video package! And on that day they'll tell you That life hummed on with no clue The warning signs were all dismissed or shouted down So it goes The kings all failed to tell us The madmen failed to sell us On what would then befall the only life we know It begins with shots of LEGION and the EXODUS Seikigun going after one another with malicious intent. Zero McHannon delivering Zero Tolerance to Adrien Cochrane. Justin Brooks delivering a lariat to Zack Lifer. Daisuke Iwakuma dropping Blake Jones with a Dead Space. Andreas Lasiewicz locking Lexie Bonds in the Crisis Core Crossface! Were they burning signal fires To guide us to the fields? Or building funeral pyres? The outcome of a final appeal
The city lines are down The kerosene's run out The fracturing of all we relied upon Next we go to the nose to nose confrontation between Johnny Cannon and Steve Lenton. Clips of Jerry Matthews gloating over his victory over Sylar Drake and then over Selena Alexander. Next is GRENDEL and Blake Jones from their no holds barred match, and Adrien delivering an Adrien Cutter to Daisuke Iwakuma. Then comes Jonathan Collins delivering a ZERO Hour backfist to Kliff Ulysses. Next is Kliff Ulysses unmasking from the WEAPON persona, followed by Magnus Gunner attempting to destroy Itsumo Ichi! Let's shed this unclean skin And start to feel again 'cause all the shoulders On which to cry are gone Next comes Fiona Rourke delivering a massive Shinigami to Ryuji Kamigawa, followed by Heather Halliwell and her meeting in the center of the ring for a handshake with the Seikigun all gathered around them! The song continues to play as we cut back to ringside as the crowd is as excited as ever, and so are Dick Morosi and Seth Ericson! Dick Morosi: Live from the RIMAC Arena in sunny and beautiful San Diego, I am Dick Morosi, to my right is Seth Ericson, and welcome to EXODUS Pro's Endgame! Tonight, we have six incredible matches culminating with a double main event! The big one tonight is a World Title match, where Fiona Rourke attempts to make her V6 defense of the EXODUS Pro World Title as she defends against number one contender Heather Halliwell. Seth Ericson: But that's not all, Dick! We've got a battle for the heart, soul, and philosophy of EXODUS Pro tonight! It's War Games where Blake Jones captains the EXODUS Seikigun against LEGION, captained by its leader Daisuke Iwakuma! We could debut on FX in two weeks not as EXODUS Pro, but LEGION Wrestling! Dick Morosi: That's not even all though! We've got two title matches when Steve Lenton attempts to be the first person since Fiona Rourke to successfully defend the International Title when he goes up against challenger Johnny Cannon, and in their final showdown...San Diego Bay champion Jerry Matthews makes his V3 defense against Sylar Drake! On top of that, we have a massive grudge match with the returning Kliff Ulysses meeting Magnus Gunner. For now, let's go to ringside for our opening matchup! Sally Talfourd returns to EXODUS Pro to meet Selena Alexander! Singles Match Selena Alexander vs. Sally TalfourdWe come to the ring to find the match already in progress. Indeed, Sally has her arms wrapped around Selena from behind, holding onto one of her arms. She spins Selena out, keeping a hold on the arm and jerking her back to her, lariating her as she does, causing Selena to flip as she hits the mat. Dick Morosi: Well fans, this match has actually been going on for about ten minutes now and, well...this is what's been happening for all of it. Seth Ericson: Yeah, see, Selena decided to start the match off by slapping Sally and you can see how that's turning out. Sally making the pain rain for Selena for her disrespect. Dick Morosi: Sally hops to the top rope, frog splash to Selena! Seth Ericson: That was 1 in 100 there! Sally gets to her feet, clapping her hands to rile the fans up more before pulling Selena to her feet. She locks in a front facelock and hooks Selena's arm before lifting her into the air and falling back, driving Selena's head to the mat. Dick Morosi: This is some real punishment getting dealt out here. Seth Ericson: It's turning out to be a Bloody Sunday for Selena... Sally pulls her back up, lifting her up for what looks to be a suplex, but instead swings back down in a side slam as she drops to a sitting position, slamming Selena down. Seth Ericson: Takes a hell of a daredevil to keep pulling stuff like that off without missing a beat. Sally hops back to her feet and hits the ropes just as Selena makes a small attempt to get back to her feet, only for Sally to drive a knee into Selena's skull. Seth Ericson: YEAOH! That's a concussion right there, damn! Dick Morosi: This is getting unfair... Seth Ericson: Oh, only now? Sally goes to pull her to feet once more, only for Selena to sort of collide with her in some kind of almost-spear. Dick Morosi: SPEAR OF REBELLION! Seth Ericson: And Sally is just...kind of sitting in the corner now, looking confused and uncertain of what that was. Dick Morosi: But not hurt. Seth Ericson: Not in the slightest. Selena stumbles drunkenly forward to perhaps take advantage, only for Sally to kick Selena's leg out, causing her to fall to the mat once more. Sally hops to her feet, facing the crowd that is as equally confused over what just happened as she is. She finally shrugs and puts on an intentionally over the top expression of "I dunno," making it look like her face is a malleable rubber to be able to achieve that state. The fans love this even more. Sally goes to finally finish Selena off. Dick Morosi: Looks like we'll be having an end to this finally. Seth Ericson: Yep, she's going to get Selena and...oh shit. Dick Morosi: Selena just slapped Sally again. I don't think that was a conscious decision but... Seth Ericson: She isn't happy. Dick Morosi: Sally jumps back onto the top rope, and she's off! DROPPING BOTH KNEES ONTO SELENA'S FACE! This is insane, how can she keep pulling stuff like that out of her hat? Seth Ericson: Because she is Sally. Dick Morosi: Sally kicking Selena over, locking her arms around her waist, lifting her up from the mat! And suplex! Seth Ericson: Ooh, Nice German she had there. And she doesn't release the German, instead twisting around to let her get back to her feet with Selena still in her arms, she spins Selena around and drapes her across her back, dropping onto her behind, driving Selena's head into the mat again. Dick Morosi: With all the head trauma she's sustained, do you think they'll have to shave her bald to put all the stitches in? Seth Ericson: WHO HAS CALLED ME BALD!? Dick Morosi: Er...no one did? I was asking about Selena. Seth Ericson: Oh. Oh, yes, I knew that. It's fine. I'm fine. My hairline is fine. Dick Morosi: I didn't ask. Seth Ericson: I know. It's great. Full. Dick Morosi: Okie dokie. Sally does not let up, dragging a mostly-dead Selena to her feet and locking her up to hit her with a kind of pumphandle half nelson driver. Seth Ericson: Well. I guess that's what you can do when you're Made in Korea, huh? Dick Morosi: Apparently. Sally drags Alexander once more to her not functioning feet, spinning her around and locking in an inverted facelock, lifting her up and falling to her behind as a sitout piledriver. Seth Ericson: Man, who knew Sally would be this perfect and might I say, sexy, once she was freed from her mask? Dick Morosi: What have I told you about talking. Then, sensing the crowd's anticipation reaching it's peak, Sally wraps her legs on Selena's head and spins, locking in the Daysleeper. Selena's hand moves just enough to signal tapping out immediately, with Sally leaping to her feet to cheer on with the crowd. Winner: Sally TalfourdSeth Ericson: Wow. That was... Dick Morosi: Something. Seth Ericson: A whole lot of something. Sally is something else there, Dick. Dick Morosi: I can't agree more. As Sally begins to celebrate her dominating victory, the crowd’s focus suddenly switches to ringside. A small figure crawls out from under the ring, dressed in a tailor made butler’s outfit. He reaches down and pops a bowler hat upon his head, a sheepish yet effortlessly cheesy grin upon his face. He holds up a purple sign, one almost twice as big as this midget. It reads “He’s Coming”” Midget: HE’S COMING! HE’S COMING! HE’S COMING FOR ALL OF YOU! HE’S COMING ON ALL OF YOU! The midget slides into the ring after a struggle, holding up his sign and excitedly skipping around the ring. Sally merely points and laughs at the amusing dwarf as she rolls out of the ring. He continues to dance about as Selena struggles to get up, using the ropes for help. Inadvertently, the little midget runs right into Selena, accidently headbutting her right in the crotch. She falls to the floor in a heap, clutching her lower regions as the midget drops his sign, looking down on the fallen woman shaking his head. He then wipes his face from his ordeal, before sniffing his fingers. Suddenly, his eyes roll into the back of his head and he collapses in the middle of the ring. Dick Morosi: Errmmm… We might need some help around here…
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 10:18:31 GMT -6
Personal Information Name: Nate Mercier Email: natemercier@hotmail.com Previous E-Wrestling Experience: I have 8 years e-fedding experience in feds such as Extreme Pro Wrestling, Ultimate Underground Wrestling, Mayhem Wrestling Entertainment, and Carnage Wrestling with multiple word title reigns and multiple various title reigns in each. I was also fed head in Mayhem Wrestling Entertainment which was a popular fed back in the day running for 4 years after a few close downs. I then fed headed for Carnage Wrestling for several years until we decided it needed to close. I am also a professional skin coder and graphics designer who did coding and graphics for various feds that have gotten good reception. I also have 8 years match writing experience and always enjoy writing matches. Instant Messenger Names (MSN, AIM, Yahoo): sincmercier <--- Skype Character Info Name: Sinclair Christopher Mercier (Sinc Mercier) Height: 6'0 Weight: 240 ibs Hometown: Windsor, California Alignment: 3, as a face. I say this lightly because the only thing preventing Sinc from being a full blown face is the simple fact that he can be very hateful towards heel wrestlers he does not like for one reason or another. His gimmick is arrogant loud mouth, his type of face is more along the lines of Ken Anderson in his WWE days when he first went face. He loved his people, but he also loved putting down his enemies, but he would still praise his fans. That's who Sinc is, he would do anything to make his fans and the people happy, but when it comes to enemies and opponents, he is going to speak circles around them until their heads spin and then back up his words with pain. It's in his blood, he can't be too nice, because he was brought up toughened, honed to his craft. Not soft. When facing other face wrestlers he may go a bit easier, but he's still gonna be honest and cut em down when they need to be humbled. Entrance Music: The Lucky One By Celldweller Entrance Video: [video src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV5sG6OUDn4&feature=c4-overview&list=UU9C6EC1A_S3guT48JhXfQsQ"][/video] Entrance Description: [i]All the lights are out. Only Sinc's titantron is shown. After the words, "Hooray for me I'm The Lucky One!" Blue Pyro fires out to the right of the crowd and to the left at the same moment. The lighting is a bright blue. The camera then blurs into Sinc raising his right hand high into the air as if grabbing a microphone and after a moment of waiting, Sinc begins walking down the ramp in an arrogant strut grinning smugly at the crowd and eying them in a bittersweet stare pointing to random people here and there acknowledging them.
He then quickly runs up the steps and enters the ring through the middle rope flicking one leg in the air in a taunt. He walks around the ring continuously eying the crowd and then stops suddenly in the center of it. He does the same gesture he did at the start of the ramp and the lighting turns into a single blue spotlight on Sinc. A microphone then slowly comes down into his hand and he announces his presence to everyone in confidence.[/i] [font color="19c9e6"] [font color="1998e6"]Sinc: Ladies and gentlemen boys and girls, I hail from WINDSOOOOOOOOOOR, CALIFORNIA! I weigh in tonight, at two hundred...and FORTY POUNDS...I am...SIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNCCCCCCC!!!!!!!! MERCIIIIIIIIERRRRRRR!!!!"[/font][/font]
[i]Sinc drops the mic and lets it hang. He then walks up to the post diagonal of him and raises two fists into the air following by a pounding of his chest and points to the audience once again. The lights return to normal. He then reverts to his respective place in the ring, and prepares for the match.[/i] Physical Appearance: Sinc is average built with only slight muscle mass. He doesn't have the same tats as Anderson does, but everything else is the same as Anderson. There are a few differences. Sinc's hair is blonde, and he has one single tat of a large cross on the back of his spine with the words "In Loving Memory, Glenn G. Mercier" in the middle of the cross. Ring Attire: Blue wrestling trunks with black tribal going across the back of them and a glow in the dark white wolf head on the tribal. He also wears black knee pads with blue tribal going down the center and black ring boots with blue laces. Basic black elbow pads. To finish off his look, he wears black MMA grip fingerless gloves with the same wolf on his trunks, except the wolf is a glow in the dark blue color on his gloves. Gimmick: Arrogant comedic with a big mouth. Personality: When it comes to being in the ring and the term wrestling in general, Sinc gets very serious. There are very few who has a focus like Sinc does when he enters those ropes, he goes straight for tactic and wearing down the opponent. He is gifted on the microphone to make up for his shorter stature compared to most wrestlers and less than buff physique. He is quite difficult to persuade or talk down, he loves smack talk almost as much as he loves himself. When it comes to out of the ring and being around friends, Sinc is actually quite silly and very fun to be around. He loves making jokes and poking fun at his comrades, however if you catch him on an off day he is liable to scream at you. For fun he loves things such as video games, traveling, and leisure at the expense of company paychecks. He likes making new pals, and often receives strength and encouragement from his cheering fanbase and group of current friends. If you cross him however, be prepared to receive his full wrath. List up to three strengths of your character; they can be in-ring related, personality related, whatever you think helps define your character:
1. Intense in ring focus. 2. Superb Mic Skills. 3. Technically Sound. List up to three weaknesses of your character:1. Not that built. 2. Easy to anger. 3. Due to his loud mouth, he easily makes more enemies than friends. Biography: Back in the day Sinc actually didn't like wrestling at all. He kinda hated it. His dad ran an underground wrestling circuit and kept pressuring Sinc to participate but instead Sinc went a different route, he decided to focus on being a stand up comedian. He did decent for awhile until one day his dad came to one of his gigs as a young gun in the field of comedy and was very drunk. His dad was an alcoholic and his underground wrestling business was driven into bankruptcy. His dad, being completely inebriated, started booing Sinc during one of his stand up routines as Sinc tried ignoring him and suddenly threw a beer bottle at his own son's head causing Sinc to completely lose focus during his comedy act and leave the stage to brawl his father for his actions. After this fight, Sinc's father was sent to the hospital and Sinc felt incredibly bad for what he did. He promised his dad he'd give pro wrestling a shot, and ended up falling in love with it ever since. His dad died a few years later after training Sinc to pro wrestle permanently from pancreatic cancer. Sinc then started in other underground federations until he made his way to Mayhem Wrestling Entertainment(MWE) which was his original home that truly made him shine and stand out as a potential wrestler. He went on to become United States Champion, then World champion. After the fed closed down due to budget issues, Sinc then moved on to a few other short lived federations such as Extreme Pro Wrestling and Ultimate Underground Wrestling. He wasn't a fan of either of them due to believing he was wasting his talent in such small time businesses. Finally he found a second solace in Carnage Wrestling where he truly got a taste of hardcore wrestling and tested his mind, body, and soul through incredibly challenging and absolutely back breaking torture such as glass table matches, elevated cage matches, matches even as far as fighting one guy on the high beams attached to the roof. He proved himself in the hardcore realm and became Carnage World Heavyweight Champion in just two short months. CW closed down shortly after his reign due to various wrestlers leaving the roster and CW staff leaving the production booths and quitting their careers all because of owner differences. But after nearly two years of being unemployed, Sinc is ready to get back in the game and prove to everyone in Exodus, he earned the right to be on the roster, and he's prepared to do whatever it takes to earn his spot. Wrestling Style: Technical/Grappler Finishers1. Sinc-In(Half Nelson Exploder) 2. Serpentine(Inverted Headlock Backbreaker) 3. Sinctastic(Pumphandle Gut Buster) Signature Moves1. Sinkerator(Sunset Flip) 2. Overeasy(Kenton Bomb) 3. Skeptic Mercy(Cattle Mutilation) Regular Moves You don't need to fill out all the slots for moves.1. Samoan Drop 2. Cobraclutch Backbreaker 3. Uranage Slam 4. Snap Suplex 5. Jumping Neckbreaker 6. Two Handed Spinebuster 7. Kneeling Piledriver 8. Dropkick to Knees 9. Side Shuffle Kick 10. Spinning Punch 11. German Suplex 12. Jumping Bulldog 13. One Handed DDT 14. Facebuster 15. Fishermans Suplex Submissions:16. Reverse STF 17. Rearnaked Choke 18. Triangle Hold 19. Single Leg Boston Crab Running/Rope Rebound:20. Swinging Neckbreaker 21. Jawbreaker 22. Jump-And-Pound Punches Turnbuckle:23. Mudhole Stomping 24. Superplex Aerial:25. Crescent Moonsault(Grounded), and Jumping Spear(Standing).
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 29, 2013 10:17:24 GMT -6
Accepted! Welcome to EXODUS Pro!
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 16, 2013 10:50:52 GMT -6
Please make sure your matches are turned in by 6PM Central on 7/28. It will make it easier to put together the show. If everyone gets their segs in by deadline and same with matches, I may even be able to put the show up Sunday night. I only have one segment scheduled between matches, but if you tell me WHERE you want it to go, I will schedule it. Also, this will help me a great deal if you tell me where you want it so putting together the show is significantly easier. Anyways, here we go!
Heather Halliwell vs. Fiona Rourke Writer: Jonathan Judges: Adrien, Nick, Dave I got this, don't you worry.
SEGMENT:
Blake Jones, Justin Brooks, Adrien Cochrane, Jonathan Collins, & Andreas Lasiewicz vs. Daisuke Iwakuma, GRENDEL, Ryuji Kamigawa, Zack Lifer, & Zero McHannon Writer: Clint Judges: Nick, Clint Clint, I'd tell you how many words, but...just go fucking nuts.
SEGMENT: Blake Jones
Kliff Ulysses vs. Magnus Gunner Writer: Judges: Jonathan, Adrien, Spiro Match must be around 700-900 words
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Steve Lenton vs. Johnny Cannon Writer: Dave Judges: Jonathan, Adrien, Nick Match must be around 700-900 words
SEGMENT: Jonathan
Jerry Matthews vs. Sylar Drake Writer: Adrien Judges: Jonathan, Adrien, Lasie Match must be around 700-900 words
SEGMENT:
TBD vs. TBD Writer: Nick Judges: Jonathan, Adrien, Nick Match must be around 600-800 words
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Endgame
Jul 16, 2013 10:36:36 GMT -6
Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 16, 2013 10:36:36 GMT -6
EXODUS Pro Wrestling Presents: Endgame July 28, 2013 RIMAC Arena, San Diego, CA RP Deadline: Central Time Midnight between Saturday, July 27, 2013 and Sunday, July 28, 2013 CST UTC-6 hours Greenwich Mean Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 6:00:00 AM UTC Eastern Time Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 1:00:00 AM EST UTC-5 hours Pacific Time Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10:00:00 PM PST UTC-8 hours Segment Deadline: 24 Hours after Deadline. EXODUS Pro World Title Match!EXODUS Pro Champion FIONA ROURKE vs. HEATHER HALLIWELL - This is a battle of two of the hottest wrestlers in EXODUS Pro...probably equal parts proverbially and physically. Fiona Rourke has been an unstoppable juggernaut in EXODUS Pro, turning away challenger after challenger. Now, in her V6 Defense of the EXODUS Pro World Title, Fiona puts the belt up on the line against the number one contender, Heather Halliwell! Both have been nothing short of impressive on the road to Endgame, and some wonder if she might be Fiona's most difficult challenge to date. Can "The Strong Style Seraph" continue her dominance over the EXODUS roster, or will we see a changing of the guard? EXODUS vs. LEGION - The Final Encounter...WAR GAMES: THE MATCH BEYONDEXODUS Seikigun (Blake Jones, Justin Brooks, Adrien Cochrane, Jonathan Collins, & Andreas Lasiewicz) vs. LEGION (Daisuke Iwakuma, GRENDEL, Ryuji Kamigawa, Zack Lifer, & Zero McHannon) - The ghost of LEGION has haunted EXODUS since E-Pro Television #4, when Daisuke Iwakuma used the group to brutally attack Fiona Rourke after their No DQ match. Since then, the company has had to turn down their threat constantly, almost coming apart at the seams at times. Now in the final encounter, only one faction will survive going into the debut on FX! Blake Jones captains the Seikigun into this final encounter against Daisuke Iwakuma's group and their hired gun, Ryuji Kamigawa. Who will finally win this war? Grudge Match!KLIFF ULYSSES vs. MAGNUS GUNNER - They're former brothers and best friends. The story of Kliff Ulysses and Magnus Gunner spans almost as long as Ulysses' epic rivalry with Jonathan Collins. At Invincible, Gunner turned his back on Ulysses and helped LEGION injure both him and Jonathan Collins. Now at Endgame, these two men look to settle the score once and for all! Both could use a win to help propel themselves back to an elite level in EXODUS Pro, who will score that important victory? EXODUS Pro International Title MatchEXODUS Pro International Champion STEVE LENTON vs. JOHNNY CANNON - It's kind of funny to note that no International Champion has survived their first defense. Fiona Rourke was forced to surrender the title when she won the World Title. Heather Halliwell won the belt and Invincible and lost in her first defense at Desperate Times. Now at Endgame, Steve Lenton hopes to break that cycle and make a successful defense against Johnny Cannon! The former half of the Short Change Heroes was forced to surrender the Tag Team Titles when Abby Park went down to injury and instantly threw his name in the hat to face "The Big L!" Can Cannon get gold around his waist, or will Lenton continue to silence his critics? EXODUS Pro San Diego Bay Title MatchEXODUS Pro San Diego Bay Champion JERRY MATTHEWS (w/ DEACON JEREMIAH) vs. SYLAR DRAKE - After losing to Jerry Matthews under dubious circumstances at Desperate Times, Acting Director Darrin Stearns decided to give Seikigun member Sylar Drake a second chance to claim the San Diego Bay Title from Jerry Matthews! Though Drake had to earn his shot again by going through Deacon Jeremiah, it didn't take him long to prove he deserved it. Now in what Matthews has said is Drake's last chance at the title, Sylar Drake must give it his all to get the prize that has been eluding him! SURPRISE! Sally Talfourd vs. Selena Alexander
- Plus a special bonus match that will be announced on the E-Pro Television #13 Post-Show on 7/16 at 8PM Eastern!
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Post by EXODUS Office on Jul 15, 2013 18:16:24 GMT -6
The camera cuts to Zero McHannon, who was watching the E-Pro show from a monitor in the back. Zero raises an eyebrow to the screen when he sees himself pop up on it, and looked around to see where it was coming from. Tom Matheny approached him with caution as he pointed to the camera, then the mic. Tom Matheny: You mind if I have a quick interview? Zero looks around to make sure that no one else wasn’t listening in or he wasn’t being set up for a trap. After seeing that the coast was clear, he nodded to Tom and stepped away from the monitor. Zero McHannon: Sure thing. I have the main event coming up, so don’t take too much of my time. Tom motions for the cameraman to continue on and takes his place next to Zero. Tom Matheny: Well, there is a ton of buzz going around since the show today. There is so many things I could touch on you with, as you are having some interesting things happen to you. Let me begin with, how are you feeling? How are you and Heather Halliwell? He shot a sharp look at Tom. Zero McHannon: Heather has nothing to do with this, don’t bring her up. Do you hear me? That's none of your business or concern. Don't ask me about my personal life. Once he made that clear, Zero smiled and looked to Tom and began to answer the other half of his question. Zero McHannon: How do I feel? I feel amazing. Here I am, about to step into the ring with two of EXODUS' most talented superstars. In my three shows of EXODUS, I have been in the main event twice. I know the last time me and Lifer met with Fiona, we didn’t have the chance to sway the match in our favor. This time will be different. See, there is no Blake Jones or Kameron Chase in this match. There are no other deciding factors besides what I consider the top four wrestlers this business has to offer. I’m ecstatic. I live for matches like this. Better yet, I live for matches like the one I have in two weeks. Tom nodded his head to Zero as he explains his mood and looked back to the camera before asking his next question. Tom Matheny: Speaking of your match next week, the final teams have been decided and announced. We all know you have been put in War Games for some time now, and you are clearly excited about it. How do you feel about your team led by Daisuke Iwakuma, followed up by yourself, Lifer, GRENDEL, and Kamigawa? Zero McHannon: It’s a solid team if I’ve ever seen one. A team that has been, for the most part, working together in this fight against the Seikigun. I’m honestly not too worried about how my teammates perform, I know what they can do. At the end of the day I have to live up to my part in all this and show everyone that I can be the best wrestler in that ring. Even if there is nine other people. Every time I step into that ring, I have something to prove. This is one of the biggest matches I will ever be in... I will wrestle in it like it could be my last. I will show the people EXACTLY what it takes to win this. Zero was talking into the camera when Tom spoke up. He drew Zero’s attention back to himself as he wanted to get to the next question. Tom Matheny: And the side of your opponents? The team is led my Blake. In his corner he will have Collins, Adrien, Lasiewicz, and Brooks. Zero McHannon: It’s an impressive team. They have a lot of potential to be a threat if the puzzle pieces were in the right places. I don’t believe in Blake Jones like everyone else does. I don’t think he is ready to lead any kind of team, especially in a war where everything is on the line. I understand about giving chances, but I mean... It seems like they just aren’t taking this serious anymore. This means everything to me, I take my job very serious. Lasiewicz didn’t even show up when Blake announced their team. You think that’s a good start? Like I’ve said from the beginning, that guy only cares about himself and no one else. You can’t form a team when you have selfishness as a cancer. There is a difference when you compare being about yourself and not being a team player. I, like Lasie, am about myself. When it comes to the bigger picture, I know to acknowledge my team at the same time. I want this just as bad as Lasie, but I’m not going to turn my team against me in the process or they will show the same respect in return. He shook his head in Tom’s direction and couldn’t help but laugh some. Zero rubbed his chin, and pretended to be thinking hard about something. Then, looked right back into the camera. Zero McHannon: I wouldn’t rather be facing anyone else but the five better people in that ring that you have chosen, Blake. Nice work. I just hope you can get control of your hounds. I know you don’t think this will be ‘fun’. I do, though. It’s just another chance I have to get my hands on more of you. Prepare to be dominated. He licked his lips and turned back to Tom. Zero waited patiently for the next question. Tom was listening to Zero, but realized he was done talking about the subject. Tom Matheny: Very bold words, Zero. Although, I don’t think people have questioned your determination to show up. They know you can bring it. Zero McHannon: No... They don’t. They haven’t seen anything yet. Zero gives a cold look towards Tom, as he nodded his head slowly in approval. More from fear, then from actually agreeing with him. Tom Matheny: Well, I think that about wraps this one up. Unless there is anything else you would like to comment on. Zero McHannon: Matter of fact, there is. What? No build for the match we have coming up? You will get to see two of the biggest rising stars in this company come in and do their work against the World Champion and her cuddle buddy. This is the night where we show everyone just how dangerous we’re going to be at War Games. Remember Jonathan Collins so called ‘stay’ in the hospital? When me and Lifer are done with him tonight, we will put him in there again. This time it will be real... Without another word, Zero stormed off to get ready for his upcoming match. Tom looked into the camera, a little lost for words as he barely was able to end the interview. Tom Matheny: Well folks, you heard it from Zero McHannon himself. A man that’s very prepared for War Games and his match tonight against Fiona Rourke and Jonathan Collins. This one is a must not miss, and it’s coming up next! Special Tag Match Project Mayhem (Fiona Rourke (EXODUS Pro World Champion) & Jonathan Collins) vs. LEGION: The White Nights (Zack Lifer & Zero McHannon)Indeed, we cut back to the ring and the sound of a guitar riff booms over the PA as the familiar song of "Holding Out For A Hero" by Six Pack blasts through the speakers. The lights are pitch black except for a few white lights beaming down and searching the crowd. Suddenly, two figures are seen moving towards the ring, down the stairs from the audience. As the camera zooms in, the figure in front is revealed to be none other than Zack Lifer. He hops the barricade, a twisted grin a mile wide as the crowd continues to rain down boos. He glances at the crowd in confusion, clearly not understanding why they chose to boo instead of cheer him. Coming out behind him was none other than Zero McHannon, listening to the mixture of feelings from the crowd. David Zinkus: The following contest is your E-Pro Television Main Event, and is a tag team match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, at a combined weight of four hundred and thirty-seven pounds, they are the team of Zack Lifer and Zero McHannon... THE WHITE KNIGHTS! Lifer sprints towards the ring, walking up the steel steps while keeping his eyes on the entrance ramp. As he gets to the top of the steps, his eyes dart across the arena, stunned by the crowd reaction. The audience gets louder, several signs directed at Lifer in the crowd as Zero slides in under the ropes closely behind, a smirk on his lips as he gets to his feet. The camera zooms out from the crowd signs and watches Zack as he quickly hops the top rope effortlessly and extends both his arms out, balling up his fists, to his sides like a crucifix with a livid expression on his face which quickly turned into a sadistic smile. The sounds fade mid-lyric as he rests in his corner, glancing at the entrance ramp and gesturing towards Zero to follow him. Zero was pacing the ring some before he took a place in the corner of the ring and leans against the turnbuckle, his arms crossed acting like he could care less how the fans reacted. Dick Morosi: The White Knights have a tall task ahead of them. They're taking on Project Mayhem, in the latter's first appearance in tag team action here in EXODUS. Seth Ericson: Yeah, but if you were watching last show, you witnessed them dismantled Adrien Cochrane and Heather Halliwell, so you'll know they're no slouches themselves. They have the talent to match their egos Dick! The lights around the entrance start to flash as every other light in the arena darkens at the start of "Touched" by VAST David Zinkus: And their opponents... Touched You say that I am too So much Of what you say is true I'll never Find someone quite like you Again I'll never Find someone quite like you Like you David Zinkus: At a combined weight of three hundred and forty-seven pounds, they are the team of the "Saint of Violence" Jonathan Collins, and the EXODUS World Champion, the "Strong Style Seraph" Fiona Rourke... this is PROJECT MAYHEM... The horn sound starts strobe lights farther around the entrance as smoke fills the stage before the drums kick in, sending Fiona Rourke out first in her traditional energetic style. Shortly after her arrival comes Jonathan Collins, who steps out slowly and deliberately. Walking down slowly, he follows her as she slaps hands with the fans, before he also does a little of the same. The two stop at the end of the entrance ramp before looking at one another and giving a knowing nod before sliding in and taking to opposite corners to salute the crowd. Seth Ericson: Fiona and Collins look focused and spoiling for a fight. The White Knights have fired a number of verbal jabs over the internet, but none of that matters now. They've got to put their money where their mouths are. Dick Morosi: I don't think they'll have an issue with that. The White Knights don't seem to be the internet bully type. Collins and McHannon quickly make their way to the apron as the referee calls for the bell, igniting Fiona Rourke as she charges and catches Lifer off guard with a Lou Thesz Press. Several closed fists meet their target as the bell sounds. "DING! DING! DING!"Lifer does his best to cover himself, but the Seraph slips a few through the cracks that rattle his brain. From behind, the New Jersey native's partner joins in. McHannon comes from behind with a kick to Rourke's lower back, sending her rolling off of Zack and writhing in pain. The White Knights quickly back Fiona into the corner, and with her slumped down they begin stomping her in unison, until Jon Collins inserts himself into fray, only to get the referee to step in and prevent him from interjecting himself. The distraction allows Rourke's aggressors to continue their beat-down. Eventually, McHannon and Collins are sent back to their respective corners, but not until Zero strikes with a kick to the World Champion's cranium that leaves the Cruiserweight spread-eagle on the canvas. Seth Ericson: That's great teamwork right there. They need to isolate Fiona and pick her apart. As tough as she is, and she's as tough as nails Dick, she's the smaller and more fragile of their two opponents. Dick Morosi: You'd think that, but how many times have we seen Fiona look dead in the ring, only to capitalize on her opponents mistakes and roar back for the win... too many times to count! Lifer drags his weary adversary to the heart of the ring and delivers a sharp forearm to her jaw. The European Uppercut staggers Rourke, but the tenacious World Champion is able to keep her ground, before answering with a Dropsault that sends Zack dropping to the canvas like a sack of potatoes. Both superstars scramble back to their feet, with Rourke once again scoring, this time with a basement dropkick that drops Lifer to a knee. The Seraph quickly springs to a vertical base, grappling him by the arms in a Double Underhook hold, whilst tucking his head in her armpit before dropping down to the canvas to maliciously drive his head into the mat with a sickening DDT. Fiona instantly rolls him over and climbs on top of him for the cover. “ONE.” "TWO." “KICKOUT!” Dick Morosi: Just as I eluded to Seth. She's on a roll and in control. Seth Ericson: Nice, toot your own horn Dick, the hell with being humble right? Both competitors climb to a vertical base, virtually at the same time. Lifer draws back, creating a good distance between he and the World Champion. Fiona smirks, before the two quickly close the gap and lock up in a collar and elbow tie. Zack immediately exploits his height, and strength advantage, and seemingly effortlessly pushes her back. In one swift motion, Fiona breaks free from Zack's clutches and maneuvers herself behind him, then encircles her arms around his waist and pulls - possibly attempting a German Suplex or perhaps to drag him down into a Roll Up Pin. Having none of it, Lifer connects with a back elbow to liberate himself from the waistlock, before spinning around with a Clothesline. The once staggering Rourke dodges her possible beheading, and pivots on her heels before firing a toe kick to the turning Lifer's midsection. Much to the Seraph's dismay, he captures her foot with cupped hands, prompting the agile, quick thinking World Champ to swing her free leg up for the Enziguiri counter. Instead, Lifer ducks and spins, sending her twisting to the canvas with a Dragon Screw Leg Whip that leaves the RIMAC wincing, including Jonathan Collins who looks on with a very concerned expression on his facial features. Dick Morosi: Good God that can't be good. Fiona's gingerly holding onto her knee. She might have hyper-extended it! Seth Ericson: Or worst case scenario, completely torn her ACL. Either way, she might be easy pickings for Heather Halliwell at ENDGAME, and it goes without saying that this might have just been turned to a handicap match. Looking over his shoulder, Lifer catches a glimpse of his very eager partner who desperately wants in. With Fiona holding her knee and writhing in pain, Zack tags in McHannon. Full of exuberance and energy, McHannon charges at Rourke, who has now reached her feet, albeit barely as she gingerly tends to her injured knee. And like a shark in the water he targets the bulls-eye, laying into her knee with a series of stiff kicks that soften the Seraph up. Forced to double over, she's unable to protect herself for the next maneuver, as McHannon lifts her up for a Vertical Suplex, only to transition his hold to her neck and drop down to the canvas. Both superstars come pancaking to the mat, with Zero driving Fiona's head and neck into it. The impact of the Neckbreaker causes the ring to shake, and further disheartens Collins who helplessly looks on as the White Knights pick apart the EXODUS World Champion. Completely full of himself, Zero approaches Collins, and spews off at the mouth with a series of obscenities before finally clobbering the former EXODUS Director with a stiff shot that knocks him off the apron. McHannon merely smiles and poses as the RIMAC explodes with jeers and boos. Dick Morosi: What a heinous act, and a down right reprehensible display. These White Knight's have no class Seth. Seth Ericson: Man, I don't think you'd be able to pass up a chance to rub it in if your were beating on somebodies girlfriend. I know I wouldn't. All is fair in love and war Dick. Having grown tired of taunting the crowd, McHannon confidently saunters back toward Fiona's sprawling body and collapses onto her, willing the referee to come and count the pinfall. "ONE" "TWO" "KICKOUT!" The Seraph amazingly manages enough strength to kick out, dismaying the Floridian who pleads with the referee to change his decision, as a pinfall over the World Champion would go a long way to open doors for him in the company. Met with a stern expression and two fingers, he gives up his groveling and climbs back to his feet and goes back on the offensive. He begins to lift the supine Portlandian off the canvas, only to be coerced to the canvas in a roll up. "ONE" "TWO" "KICKOUT"McHannon frantically wriggles free, avoiding the mortifying defeat, much to the chagrin of the packed in crowd and the battle weary Seraph. Quickly springing to his feet, he smashes a knee into the rising Rourke's face, dropping her back down to the canvas as she places her hands around her possibly disfigured visage. Continuing his assault, Zero commences to stomp down on her, laying in a few boots to her ginger knee, and then to her ribs and stomach, causing her to cough and splutter in agony. Rourke curls up; she desperately tries to shield herself from the impact, but it doesn't faze McHannon. In fact it only riles him up more as he continues to bombard and plaster her with the sole of his boot until she is ultimately forced to retreat over to the ropes. Once there, Zero positions her face across the bottom rope, before maliciously driving his head into her neck, effectively choking and guillotining her with the ring cable and forcing the referee to start his five count. "ONE" "TWO" "THREE" "FOUR"Finally relinquishing his hold, Zero backpedals and raises his arms in the air as the referee gives him a mouthful, meanwhile a battered Fiona Rourke lies motionless, coughing and choking all the while. Before she can take a gasp of fresh air and vital oxygen though, McHannon pulls her back into the center of the ring and goes for the pin. "ONE" "TWO" "KICKOUT!"Once again she is able to evade defeat. Few can deny the Seraph's fighting spirit, not even Zero himself. Despite this, he pounds the mat in sheer frustration, hoping for some sort of force to come to him and aid him in putting the EXODUS World Champ out of her misery. From across the ring Lifer yells at him to keep on the attack, and he obliges, climbing to a vertical base, before simply grabbing Fiona by her luscious flowing hair and lifting her to her feet. He quickly drives a knee into her solar plexus, before laying into her with a sick headbutt that dizzies and disorients the Winter Road Tournament Runner-Up and sends her staggering into the turnbuckle. Dick Morosi: McHannon's doing a number on Fiona. The White Knight's have cut her off from Jon, cut her off from salvation, and are dismantling her. How much longer can she last? Seth Ericson: If she's smart she'll give in now. No shame and calling it quits right here Dick. After all, she has to defend that World title of her's against a much FRESHER opponent. Dick Morosi: But she won't quit, it's not in her nature. She'll fight to the tank reaches E, and then some! Seth Ericson: I guess she wouldn't be much of a hero if she didn't go out with her dignity. Zero quickly charges the corner, only to receive boots to the face that send him stumbling back in a stupor. He quickly shakes the cobwebs before proving to be quite persistent, as he charges in a second time. Fool me one, shame on me. Fool me twice, get the same result, as Rourke's boots tattoo his Florida born mug a second time, bringing life into the crowd as McHannon once again staggers out of the corner. With a surge of adrenaline, Rourke marches out of the corner, quickly striking with a STIFF, SICKENING elbow smash to Zero's delicate cranium. Dick Morosi: CLEAR EYES... Followed by a palm strike that stops his heart on impact, leaving him motionless and gasping for air. Seth Ericson: FULL HEART... Finally, she applies the finishing touch, taking the six foot four, two hundred thirty-four pounder down with a brilliant Dropsault, successfully completing the most dangerous combination of moves in EXODUS Wrestling today! Morosi & Ericson: CAN'T LOSE!!! Seth Ericson: When will I learn to stop counting out our champion Dick... she's... hold up folks that the hell- Morosi and Ericson look back over their shoulders, having their attention diverted from the match due to commotion behind them. A number of fans in the front row are trying to hop the guard rail, only to be thwarted by security. Another group heads toward the exits, while a third and final grouping simply turns their back away from the action, befuddling the commentators and the fans surrounding them, as they wonder if what's currently transpiring is apart of the show, or just a group of intoxicated spectators acting out for television fame. Dick Morosi: I'm not sure what that's all about Seth. You'd think how much tickets cost that as a member of the audience, you'd behave and at least see the show through to the end. Seth Ericson: Especially a Main Event that has been this competitive. I don't know what to make of it Dick, but let's not get too sidetracked as Fiona and Zero are still down! Both combatants lie motionless on the canvas, totally spent and debilitated. McHannon simply sprawls, while Fiona clutches her knee, having likely re-aggravated or made her knee injury worse. After a few long seconds, both Fiona and Zero crawl ever so closer to their corners, with every patron in the RIMAC on their feet, waiting to explode on cue with a hot tag. Zack Lifer leans over the top rope, begging and pleading for the tag and the chance to put his team back in the driver's seat. Zero stretches every last muscle in his body to reach the protruding fingertips of the New Jersey native, and upon one final push, does he finally slap Lifer's hand. On the other side, Fiona Rourke leaps up to slap the hand of the "Saint of Violence", and the RIMAC immediately goes insane with a pandemonium of cheers and chirping as Jonathan Collins finally steps foot into the ring to compete for the first time since Invincible. Dick Morosi: The tags have been made. Collins and Lifer are going to duke it out in a showdown that's been anticipated since they were at each others throats on twitter! Seth Ericson: It's time to nut up or shut up Dick! Straight out of the blocks, like a bat out of hell comes Collins, and he pummels Zack with a stupendous Clothesline. Lifer quickly scrambles to his feet, eager to get a second helping, which he is granted as he's sent to the canvas for a second time. The New Jersey native climbs back up again, although this time with dead legs. The savvy ring veteran rocks him with a staggering left hook that connects across his foe's jawline. However before he can follow up, Lifer comes back with a thumb to the eye to obscure Jon's vision, before attempting to whip him into the nearby corner. The said attempt is thwarted as Collin's pivots, spins and pulls, countering the Irish Whip attempt with his own and sending Lifer somersaulting into the corner where he crashes with a resounding thud. With Lifer hung up in the ropes, Collins quickly charges in and takes to the sky with both knees extended. Seth Ericson: EXTINCTION AGENDA! He got all of that! Keeping on his toes, Jon quickly covers Lifer, hoping that his trademark move will be the deciding factor in the match, and will do enough to deflate his adversaries enlarged ego. "ONE" "TWO" "KICKOUT"
Zack manages to throw a shoulder off the mat, keeping the match alive and buying himself some more time. The Saint of Violence smirks and slides away on all fours, patiently waiting for Lifer to climb to his feet. Zack rolls to the ropes and slowly pulls himself up with their help, then stumbles toward a waiting Collins who comes in with a Spinning Backfist. HE MISSES! Having scouted the move beyond his years, Zack avoids the Zero Hour, dodging the fist just a split-second before Collins' backhand could wipe his mug from the face of the earth. Collins rolls with what transpires, running into the ropes and leaning back into them, then rebounding off in a full charge at Zack. The latter embraces him with open arms, wrapping an arm around his torso and quickly lifting him into the air before turning and slamming him down into the canvas in one fluid motion, scoring with a devastating Exploder Suplex. Lifer grapples Collins by the head and quickly lifts him to a vertical base before pulling him toward his corner where Zero McHannon observes. He quickly slams Jon's head into the top turnbuckle, the Californian's face smashes into the turnbuckle padding, bouncing him off it straight back into a stumble, allowing Zack to tag Zero back into the contest. The Floridian steps through the ropes and approaches his weakened prey, quickly placing him in a Sideslam position, before lifting him into the air and finally bringing him down to the canvas with a Side Effect. Dick Morosi: What a move from McHannon. Collins needs to make a tag soon! Seth Ericson: And tag in who, one legged Lassie over there? Collins is on his own Dick, and that was their strategy from the start. The White Knights have Project Mayhem on the ropes! Zero wraps his arms around Jon's legs, and attempts to turn him over for the Showtime, but Collins refuses, despite being lifted over onto his side. He swings back over, twisting McHannon to the canvas, but the tenacious Floridan holds on, and tho tumble roll on the canvas until Zero is able to climb back to his feet. This time, there's nothing to stop him from getting the Saint of Violence onto his belly, as he turns Jon over and steps over his body before seating down and synching the submission in. Collins immediate yelps in pain, and the look on his face is a perfect mask of agony and torture as Zero yells at him to tap. The agonized growls of pain beckon Fiona Rourke, who immediately responds by entering through the ropes to assist. The EXODUS World Champion charges at McHannon and quickly takes him down with a Dropkick to break up the submission hold. Enraged, Zack Lifer steps through the ropes, looking to get rid of the nuisance that is the Strong Style Seraph, who rolls away toward the ropes. As she climbs to his feet, Lifer charges, only to fall into her elaborate trap as she pulls down the ropes; the low bridge sends him tumbling out of the ring, where he crashes and burns on the floor. As Lifer staggers back to a vertical base, Fiona charges across the ring to the far ropes, then rebounds, before leaping over the top rope in brilliant front-flip - she plummets down on Zack, sending both of them to the floor as the Top Con Hilo renders them both out of commission. Dick Morosi: THE SERAPH HAS LANDED! She's taken out Zack Lifer and now this is anyone's match. Seth Ericson: Yeah, but look at McHannon... Meanwhile back inside the ring, Zero has climbed back to his feet, and makes his way to the corner, where he unravels the top turnbuckle, tossing the padding outside the ring, much to the referee's chagrin. Triumphantly, he turns around, and feasts his eyes on a rising Collins. With haste he charges at the Saint of Violence, only to have his momentum used against him as Jon crouches down and tosses him into the air, attempting to go for the End of Silence... NO! McHannon somehow escapes the predicament. He lands on his feet and quickly maneuvers behind Collins, before violently shoving him into the exposed steel! Collins staggers out holding his sternum, and McHannon goes for the kill. He lifts him into the air in a Vertical Suplex position... he connects with the ZERO TOLERANCE! He quickly hooks his leg for the pin, and the crowd is stunned. "ONE" "TWO" "THREE!""Holding Out for a Hero" quickly rumbles onto the P.A. system as Zero climbs back to his feet in triumph, even shocked himself that he was able to secure the victory. Seth Ericson: It's over! Zero McHannon just pinned Jonathan Collins in the middle of the ring! The White Knights just scored the biggest win of their careers! Dick Morosi: They just stole this match Seth! I can't believe what I just witnessed. What underhanded tactics, and now good god what now? WINNER: The White Nights (Zero McHannon & Zack Lifer) There's commotion coming from the entryway, and low and behold it's Daisuke Iwakuma, with GRENDEL and Magnus Gunner flanking him on both sides. Looking to pick the scraps, the three members of LEGION make their way down the ramp, with Iwakuma barking orders. Inside the ring, Zack Lifer reunites with McHannon, and at Daisuke's urging they begin to lay the boots to Jon Collins, looking to make an example out of Saint of Violence and render him incapacitated with two weeks to go before Endgame. On the outside, the trio of degenerates begin to do the same to the already wounded Fiona Rourke, with Gunner and Grendel doing most of the heavy lifting while the Perfect Evil looks on with a smile, and a microphone in his hand. Daisuke: This is the end Collins... the end of the Seikigun. It ends TONIGHT... not at ENDGAME. We're going to kill this company's biggest villains here right now... WE ARE THE LEGION JON... AND WE ARE - Before he can finish his tirade, the crowd alerts him of the presence of the Seikigun, as the Big Bad Brooks, Blake Jones, Adrien Cochrane and Andreas Lasiewicz come charging down the ramp with kendo sticks. Dick Morosi: Here comes the Seikigun to even the odds! As they make their way down the ramp, Grendel and Gunner are the first to intercept them, a fatal mistake as a group of canes swing in their direction. *CRACK* Gunner's eyes glaze over as he falls to the floor. Iwakuma escapes the angry mob, fleeing up the ramp before harm can be done to him. Lifer is the next to suffer his fate, receiving a horizontal swing from Brooks, and then an overhead swing from Cochrane. Jones raises the cane overhead to get his own shot in, but Zack has other plans as he scurries up the ramp. Another quick cane shot hits the upperback of the fleeing villain, then another hits his left arm as he almost tumbles up the ramp and falls at Iwakuma's feet. Seth Ericson: They're having batting practice out here Dick! The Seikigun is sending a message to LEGION! McHannon looks around the ring, looking for an escape route. He's unable to find one as the proverbial lynch mob pulls him out of the ring and begins to unload on him with kendo stick shots. *CRACKCRACKCRACKCRACKCRACK*And now some for Gunner and Grendel who haven't had enough welts. *CRACK*The three antagonists slither up the ramp, but not before a few more shots hit them in various areas of their body. A sore and recovered Lifer begins tending to them, while Daisuke looks on, before leading his LEGION backstage. The Seikigun regroup with Collins inside the ring, helping him to get up and regain his bearings. Collins puts a hand on Blake's shoulder while his other holds a microphone. Taking his weight off his protege's shoulder, he instantly stumbles into the ropes before them. The microphone lands on the mat with a hissing sound as the Saint of Violence catches himself on the second rope, under his arm. Jones and the others lurch forward in surprise and concern, beginning to help him back up, only to be swatted away as Jon refuses to be assisted any further. Instead, he picks up the microphone and pushes himself back to his feet. He leans over the top rope, and glares out at the entrance. Dick Morosi: Well, that about wraps up this episode of E-Pro Television folks, tune in- Collins: ...*exhale*...Daisuke... you get your ass back out here! The RIMAC ignites with cheers at the shortened, yet decisive vocabulary of Collins as he continues to stare up the aisle. Collins: ...Come on...let's finish this right now...Fine...stay right there Iwakuma...well come drag your ass back out here. More attention turns to the entryway as Jon's goading continues. A few tense moments pass, before the LEGION pass through the curtains - this time holding kendo sticks of their own which they obtained in the backstage area. The five villains take a few paces from the velvet curtain with the added self-esteem and confidence that the Singapore Canes provide them, waving at the Seikigun to bring the fight to them. Seth Ericson: We're about to have a showdown Dick. World War Three is about to take place right before our eyes! Collins: Now that we're all here... it goes without saying that you might have gotten the decision... but that does not, and will not sit well with me... Collins pauses as the LEGION appear confused by his rambling, yet hold their sticks in the ready, spoiling for a conflict. Collins: What I'm saying is... how about we settle this right here and right now! Dick Morosi: Holy Sh- With that, Collins drops to the canvas and under the bottom rope to a chorus of cheers. As he regains a vertical base, Jon leads the way as he gingerly plods up the ramp. Meanwhile, the LEGION confidently march forward to meet he and the Seikigun head on. Canes reels back as the two factions come closer, and finally Collins coils a fist back and sends it flying forward as Iwakuma lashes forth with a cane. Both men make contact as Collins stumbles back first to the guardrail. Daisuke then dives at him with the came overhead, only for Jon to duck and send him flying into the front row with a back body drop. The onlookers retract from the railing as chaos quickly ensues. The security guards attempt to restore order and crowd control, but become immediately confused as the former director himself climbs over the railing. Seth Ericson: Good God it's an all out brawl. A riot! Neither teams could wait til' ENDGAME. There's too much animosity, too much bad blood! Meanwhile the remaining members of the respective stables trade whacks and shots, neither members seem to budge despite shot after shot pinches their skin and welts their flesh. Brooks drives a forearm into Gunner, Grendel flattens Blake with a shot to the dome, the others score shots on their counterparts, and soon the action becomes to fast-paced and chaotic to keep track of. Dick Morosi: We really have to go guys... we're out of time. The Lord knows when we'll have order on our end! We'll see you at ENDGAME! The chaos continues as cheering and jeering fills the venue, the onlookers watching intently and enthusiastically as the Seikigun and LEGION continue their civil war amongst the fans.
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