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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:12:16 GMT -5
The Final Evolution starts up with an even bigger pyro show fills up the sky. "Do The Evolution" by Pearl Jam is blasting throughout the stadium as cameras pan around to an insane number of human beings in attendance. Speaking of which... We then head to the announce table where Billy and Chris Avery are still stunned from the earthshaking announcement that closed out the kickoff show. Billy: I gotta be honest with ya, pal. I think it's bullshit that they pulled this on us, live on the air. Chris Avery: I agree, Billy. We should have all been filled in on the transition from Action Wrestling to Discovery Pro Wrestling. Billy: Where does this leave all of us?! Do we even still work here?! Chris Avery: I hope so, Billy. I've become accustomed to a certain lifestyle that this profession has afforded me over the years. Billy: We're being told from the back to get on with the show as normal, and call all of the action-packed action like nothing has changed... so I guess that's what we're gon' do. Chris Avery: Tonight! What's now being called The Final Evolution will feature six huge championship matches! Let's kick things off with the most insane one of them all!
Since there's no ceiling to hold the Hell in a Cell Cage (yeah, we probably should have thought of this ahead of time, lol), the monstrous caged structure is being lowered around the ring by four VTOL aircrafts.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:12:38 GMT -5
The opening chords of "Bad Company" by Five Finger Death Punch begin to play. "A company Always on the run A destiny Oh, it's the risin' sun" The words "Doc Holiday" flash on the screen as clips of Doc Holiday begin playing on the screen. The crowd begins to cheer. All of a sudden the roar of a loud engine can be heard echoing by the entrance. "I was born A shotgun in my hands Behind the gun I'll make my final stand, yeah" The words "Jonny Cedrone" flash on the screen as clips of Jonny Cedrone play on the screen. The crowd again cheers for the other half of the tag team. The engine revs loudly again! “And that's why they call me Bad company, I can't deny Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die” The lights to the car turn on suddenly! Smoke fills the stage and the post apocalyptic car from the movie Mad Max, also known as the GT Falcon, complete with the supercharger and what appears to be a cannon. Jonny Cedrone sits behind the wheel as Doc Holiday mans a cannon, the car slowly creeps toward the Thunderdome as Doc Holiday pumps up the crowd. He loads the cannon with new shirts that have both of them with the words "Bad Company" on them. He shoots that about every 10 feet as the car makes its way down the long ramp. When they get to the ring they hop out of the car as they both wear similar outfits. Torn black leather jackets with torn/tattered white shirts underneath, black leather pants and boots. They look into the Thunderdome and then at each other, as if to say 'Let's do this they dap each other up. They walk into the enclosure that will undoubtedly be full of chaos and mayhem! Ethan Miller: Entering the Thunderdome… they… are… BAD COMPANY!!! Chris Avery: I never thought we’d see the day when Cedrone and Holiday would put their differences aside and work together. Billy: The night is young, pal.
The opening bridge of "Knuckle Up" by Snowgoons start up and after minute or so, that fades to the starting rift of "Diamond Eyes" by Shinedown indicating the two entrance themes of both women. The arena lights go down and a single spotlight comes up and then "We Will Rock You"- by In This Moment. Billy: I’m a sucker for a good mash-up pal! Chris Avery: Indeed!
On the Tron comes up images of Karlie and Vespertine wrestling and Karlie brawling with various opponents and Vespertine flying off various things to take out various opponents. Interspersed are images of Karlie playing hockey and checking opponents and Vespertine driving her cars and doing side shows and street racing. Billy: Good stuff, pal! Chris Avery: Indeed!
From below the ring, the trapdoor with an entire pulpit comes up with Karlie standing behind arms outstretched as if basking in the light of God. On either side of her stand Hilda Myer and Tracy Dixon. The pulpit in front of her is uniquely dark and on it are two candles with Vespertine standing head bowed and in buddhist prayer. She looks up and we see her eyes are deep dark black. She steps off the trapdoor and waits at the top of the entrance ramp. Karlie goes into darkness as she goes around the pulpit and reappears right next to Vespertine. Karlie has arms outstretched as if asking for her God for help. Vespertine holds out on fist towards the audience as if to encompass their souls. They start off and walk in time to the music. Karlie gets to the ring, goes up the steps and goes through the ropes. Vespertine goes up the opposite steps, goes to the middle of the ropes, and flips over them dropping into a Melina type splits. The lights are still low as both women get to the center of the ring. "WE WILL! WE WILL! ROCK YOU!”
"WE WILL! WE WILL! ROCK YOU!”
"WE WILL! WE WILL! ROCK YOU!”
Then when it goes into the ending bridge of the song, they suddenly pose, Karlie stands at 5 feet 11 inches and Vespertine poses low in front of her at 5 feet 5 inches but both have arms out and up. The lights come back up and Vespertine bows her head to take off her hood whereup when she comes back up, her eyes have returned to normal. She goes to stand in the far corner with Karlie to discuss team tactics with Hilda and Tracy listening in. Ethan Miller: Entering the Thunderdome… they… are… ENVY!!! Billy: I’m lovin’ how far these two have come as a team! From being kidnapped by Zmac and Hotaka, to a run as Cruiserweight Tag Champs, all the way to Evolution, baybee! Chris Avery: Indeed! Billy: This cage is damn impressive, pal! They all look so small in there! Chris Avery: Did you know that while this is the seventh annual Evolution, it's also the fifth one to have a Hell in a Cell Match? Billy: I actually did know that, pal! But technically it ain't a Hell in a Cell Match. It's a Thunderdome Hell in a Cell TLC Mad Max Match. Chris Avery: Yeeeeeah. Okayyyy. There have also been three TLC Matches held at Evolution, too. Billy: Interesting.
“Nippon Manju” by LADYBABY starts to play and the stage lights up with numerous spotlights. Sparks shoot off from the stage as Lexi Sparkles bursts out onto the stage. Her excitement is contagious and the fans in attendance go wild. She waves from the back and out comes the mighty DRAUGR. He stops center stage and raises a fist in the air as she skips circles around him. Chris Avery: Looks like they’re on the same page for the first time in a--- Billy: Nope!
DRAUGR shoves her out of the way and he sprints down the ramp, with Lexi Sparkles following after. Ethan Miller: Entering the Thunderdome… they are the current, reigning, defending Action Wrestling Tag Team Champions… they… are… OZONE DYNASTY DUO!!!
DRAUGR gets right to the outside of the Hell in a Cell, and he looks inside at all four challengers. Lexi catches up to him and she attempts to talk strategy. He ignores her and starts climbing the cage wall. Chris Avery: What is he doing?! Billy: Looks like he’s climbin’, pal! Chris Avery: Well obviously! Billy: Hey, pal! You asked!
Lexi shakes her head and enters through the cage door. The referee then locks the door behind her. Inside of the ring, both teams look up at DRAUGR climbing. They all shrug, and start fighting amongst themselves. DING DING DING
Punches and kicks. Kicks and punches. The scuffle is hard to follow, and it is broken up when Lexi starts chucking steel chairs into the ring. One of them takes out Karlie. One of them takes out Doc. Jonny and Ves both avoid getting hit by chairs. Lexi slides into the ring and she charges at them both. She ducks a clothesline from Jonny, and then then takes a clothesline from Ves. Jonny and Ves go back to fighting, as Doc and Karlie get back to their feet. The scuffle in the middle continues. Unbeknownst to them all, the mighty DRAUGR is standing on top of the cage, looking down from the exit. Billy: Someone should have explained that he has to leave the cage to win! Not enter the cage to win!
Without warning, the mighty DRAUGR jumps down through the exit, and he takes out both teams of challengers in the middle of the ring. The fans pop huge as the mighty DRAUGR lies on top of the pile of bodies. Lexi is back to her feet, and she looks around at all of the mayhem. She goes to her grandpa, and he says something in sign language to her. She nods and leaves the ring, looking underneath for-- Billy: SHE'S GOT A TABLE!
She slides it into the ring and follows in after it, as the mighty DRAUGR sets the table up in the corner. By now, the challengers are starting to stir. Karlie and Doc get to their feet first. Karlie turns Lexi around and nails her with a clothesline from hell. Billy: UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT!
Doc charges at DRAUGR and spears him through the table in the corner. Billy: SHITFIRE!!
Doc holds his neck as he rolls out of the ring. Jonny turns Karlie around and nails her with a clothesline from hell. Billy: ROYAL FLUSH!
Jonny sees Ves getting to her feet. He goes to whip her into the ropes, but she reverses and pulls him into a kick to the left side, a kick to the right side, and a kick to the lower abdomen. Billy: TRIPLE KICK!
Jonny hits the mat. Ves looks around and sees the last person standing. With a sick smile on her face, she slides out of the ring. Billy: Wait a minute who's that?!?!?
Just then a hooded figure with a black ski mask crawls out from underneath the ring and tackles Vespertine to the ground and starts just piss pounding her with lefts and rights. She gets off of her and starts just laying boots to the side of Ves as she tries to get away, but the figure just picks her up by the hair and whips her into the side of the steel steps as Ves crashes with a loud and sickening THUD that can be heard all the way in the nose bleeds. Chris Avery: Holy crap! Whoever just did that might have just killed Vespertine! Billy: That was one of the more intense uses of weapon in this whole match.
The figure reaches underneath the ring and rummages around until they finally find a kendo stick. They look at it for a second and then finally turn around and face the crowd and raise it high in the air as the crowd goes wild. Meanwhile the other competitors seem to have no clue of the carnage that this person is doing to Vespertine. Chris Avery: If not for the chaos of this match this whole thing would not be happening! Billy: It's the Thunderdome, bitch! Don't forget!
The masked figure smashes the kendo stick into the side of Vespertine's ribs, one side and then the other. Working the crowd they raise their hands as if to ask if they want more. The crowd cheers as they smash the kendo stick over the head of Ves, rendering her completely inoperable. Chris Avery: Whoever this is, they definitely have a vendetta against Ves! Billy: Well, shit, that could be ANYONE!
The masked figure pulls Vespertine's lifeless body from the ring to the cage. Once at the cage they hoist Vespertine against the cage and pulls out a couple thick heavy duty zip ties! They then slide the zip ties between the cage and around both of Vespertine's wrists to the cage so she can't move. They make sure the zip ties are fastened very securely. Chris Avery: This person is teaching Ves a lesson! Billy: Well, it can only get worse from here!
The figure then smacks Ves to wake her up. But nothing happens when they smack her, so they smack her again! Ves hangs her head barely awake. The figure grabs her by the chin and looks her right in the eyes, Ves fades in and out as the figure smacks her again, still Ves is barely with it. The figure then pulls out some pictures from the pocket of their black jeans. The first being a burnt down trailer. Chris Avery: Apparently, we have a slideshow going on with Ves and this person. Billy: What do they mean though?
They discard the picture and show another picture, this one a picture of a demolished vehicle, burnt to a crisp. Ves becoming a little more cognizant now. She looks at the figure as they discard that picture. The last thing they hold is not a picture, but a piece of paper with the bold words "YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THE NAME..." Vespertine's eyes go wide as she now knows who's behind this vicious attack. Chris Avery: Oh my gods! It can’t be! Billy: Oh but it is, pal!
The figure drops the paper on the ground, pulls their hood down, and pulls off their ski mask to reveal that it's MERCEDES ALEXUS DEMAREUX! She shakes her hair free from the static of the mask. Vespertine starts to try to shake free, but the zip ties have her so secured she can't break free. Mercedes stuffs the ski mask into Vespertine's mouth and then back hands her like a pimp smacking a ho. Chris Avery: MERCEDES is getting her payback! Billy: On the grandest stage of them all! Chris Avery: Ves can't do anything to escape! She's all Mercedes’ right now!
Mercedes reaches into her hoodie pouch and grabs a mason jar with clear liquid inside it. She shakes it up and and looks at the the large bubbles that pop up and disappear quickly. She looks at it and smiles. She opens the lid and takes a few sips from it and then 'offers' some to Ves. Chris Avery: How nice she's offering Ves some of her water! Billy: Chris, that ain’t water!
Mercedes takes a big sip of it and then spits it right in the face of Vespertine who screams out in pain as if it's burning her! Billy: She just spit moonshine into Vespertine's eyes! Chris Avery: That's what that is?! Billy: You need to get out more!
Mercedes just laughs at Ves as she thrashes against the cage trying clear her eyes of the liquid penetrating her eyes. Mercedes then blows Ves a kiss and then reaches into her hoodie pouch again and grabs a round ball and throws it onto the ground as a puff of smoke appears and covers MAD, and when it blows away she is gone. Chris Avery: WHAT IN THE HELL?! Billy: She's a gyatt-dang Hillbilly Ninja! Chris Avery: … Billy: …
Karlie finally finds her way over to Ves, having missed the commotion with Mercedes. She tries everything to release Ves from the restraints. Back in the ring, the mighty DRAUGR is setting up a ladder just under the door atop the cage. As he starts to climb, Cedrone and Holiday start to climb the opposite side. Once the trio gets near the top, Cedrone and Holiday start throwing hands at the mighty DRAUGR. He seems impervious to their strikes, and he bashes their heads together until they fall off the ladder. They both land awkwardly and then roll out of the ring. Billy: THE MIGHTY DRAUGR IS UNSTOPPABLE! HE’S GOING TO WIN THE DAMN MATCH, PAL!
He makes it to the top and places his hand on the exit, but out of the corner of his eye he sees Karlie trying to free Ves. He turns his head toward them, and then looks back up at the exit. Billy: WHAT IS HE DOING?! HE’S RIGHT THERE!
He looks back to Karlie and Ves, and then turns around on the ladder. Billy: WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! ARE YOU INSANE?! Chris Avery: Uhh… yeah… actually…
Instead of escaping through the top of the cage, the mighty DRAUGR dives off of the top of the ladder, all the way out of the ring and he obliterates Karlie and Ves. HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! The impact breaks Ves free from the restraints, and now all three of them are lying in a pile of human wreckage. It’s impossible to tell where one of them ends and the next begins. By now, Lexi has staggered over, and she is peeling bodies away, in search of her grandfather. She pulls him from the carnage and holds him close in her arms, tears pouring down her face. Blood pours from beneath his now destroyed mask, and she tilts his head forward. Billy: What is she doing?! Chris Avery: She’s taking off… his mask!!
Indeed. She unhooks the straps in the back and peels the broken mask off of his face, then leans his head back and looks at his face for the first time. He looks up at her and smiles at her for the first time. Billy: What a beautiful moment! Chris Avery: Indeed!
The beautiful moment is ruined when Karlie takes Lexi out with a knee trembler. Billy: SHITFIRE! TWO MINUTES FOR KNEEING!
Lexi collapses to the floor, and DRAUGR crawls to the cage to pull himself back up. Karlie helps Ves to her feet. Ves sees the jar of moonshine lying next to the ring and she pick it up. With a sadistic smile on her face, she charges at the mighty DRAUGR and smashes the jar over his head. Glass shards and moonshine cover his body. She then reaches into her pocket and pulls out--- Billy: SHE’S GOT A LIGHTER! DON’T DO IT, VES! DON’T FUCKING DO IT!
Everyone in the stadium is shocked by this, including Karlie. She tries talking Ves out of it, but her mind is made up. Just like Prometheus giving fire to humanity, Ves gives fire to the mighty DRAUGR… igniting the moonshine covering his body and he is set ablaze. He runs around ringside, screaming out in agony, as ringside staff desperately tries to enter the cage with fire extinguishers. HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! HO-LY SHIT! Midway through that, the mighty DRAUGR remembered to stop, drop, and roll… but it only made things worse because of the moonshine that had spilled on the mat outside of the ring. Ringside staff could not get into the cage, so they were forced to douse the mighty DRAUGR through the cage wall. The entire ringside area is now covered in a fog. From another side of the ring, we see hands reach out through the fog. It’s Cedrone and Holiday, and they crawl back into the ring, each holding their heads from the career shortening headbutt that the mighty DRAUGR caused. They pull themselves up using the ropes, and look around the ring, unable to see through the fog. Billy: CLIMB! CLIMB! CLIMB!
Cedrone and Holiday climb opposite sides of the ladder, slowly but surely. As they make their way up, Karlie and Ves crawl into the ring, both still suffering from the damage DRAUGR caused by soaring off of the ladder onto them. Karlie goes to Cedrone and Ves goes to Holiday. The women climb up the ladder behind the men, and desperately try to remove them from the ladder. Cedrone and Holiday hold on for dear life. They lock eyes and then throw elbows backwards, until both Karlie and Ves are thrown from the ladder. Billy: CLIMB! CLIMB! CLIMB!
That’s exactly what they do. Cedrone and Holiday make it to the top of the ladder, and then they climb up through the exit of the cage, helping each other up along the way. They stand up atop the cage and--- DING DING DING Ethan Miller: Here are your winners… and NNNEEEWWW Action Wrestling Tag Team Champions… BAAAAAAD COMPANYYYYY!!!!
The opening chords of "Bad Company" by Five Finger Death Punch begin to play. "A company Always on the run A destiny Oh, it's the risin' sun" They stand atop the cage, raising their arms in victory as the fans pop huge for them. "I was born A shotgun in my hands Behind the gun I'll make my final stand, yeah" A brave referee scales the side of the cage, carrying a duffel bag on his back. Once he reaches the top, Cedrone and Holiday help him the rest of the way up. The ref opens the duffel bag and presents them with the Tag Team Titles. “And that's why they call me Bad company, I can't deny Bad, bad company, 'til the day I die”
They hold the titles high and--
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:12:44 GMT -5
A black stretch limo pulls up outside SoFi Stadium and out steps the beautiful Tessa Stone dressed in a black top with a pair of short jean shorts and right behind her steps Action Wrestling’s Television Champion Johnny Eden dressed in a red and white Arsenal jersey and a pair of black joggers. He carries his tv title draped over his shoulder as the two of them begin to walk into the arena. Tessa: It’s Evolution time, luv, are you ready?
Eden looks at his TV title and then to Tessa. Johnny Eden: I’m bringing everything I got for this first title defense. Tessa: That’s without question, but can you imagine how much heart Muru is bringing to this match? I mean, we all nod along and say hey this is Evolution…. but does anyone truly know what that means? This is IT for a lot of people in Action Wrestling. Most would sacrifice their own mums for this spot that the two of you find yourselves in. I mean, even our own country mate, TJ Alexander almost missed out on having a match, but luckily Jacob Koenig fell into his lap. Johnny Eden: I caught TJ’s promo for this week, I’m kinda not surprised he name dropped me, eh? Tessa: He said it himself, he hasn’t really been headed in a singular direction and he sees what you’ve accomplished…. it isn’t a surprise he casts his eyes on you and that Television Title.
Johnny nods along as they walk. Johnny Eden: I suppose I should keep my head on alert out there, then… Tess: Yeah, wouldn’t hurt.
Tessa gets a text and she smiles from ear to ear. Tessa Stone: So, this is a big night for you and I kinda have a surprise for you to help bring your focus full circle.
Johnny gives a inquisitive look and simply shrugs. Johnny Eden: I have no idea what that means, but lead the way.
The two make their way through the lot to a lobby with elevators and one of the elevators opens with a father and son stepping off of it. The man a shaggy hair bearded ginger and his son the spitting image minus the beard, both wearing London’s Best Export tshirts. The two erupt as Johnny and Tessa meet eyes with them. Tessa: Hello, Mr. Kaine, we are so happy you two could make it. I hope the flight wasn’t too bumpy.
Matt Kaine: It was pretty peaceful and thank you so much for setting all of this up. Cassidy here hasn’t stopped talking about it since we got the invite. Have you son? Cass doesn’t take his star struck eyes off of Eden and Johnny nods to him. Johnny Eden: Hey, bubbs, do you wanna hold my title?
The kid no older than 11 lights up. Cass: Would I?!Johnny places the title over Cass’s right shoulder and ruffles his hair. Johnny Eden: I gotta say, this is a pretty special moment for me…. The last time I saw you two I was about to leap off a giant ladder through Unger Stein for thee so called ‘viral moment’. And now you’re standing here with me before I have my very first TV title defense on the largest stage in this industry at Evolution? Wow, it is surreal. Matt Kaine: What you do in that ring is breathtaking, mate and we know you’re going to steal the show out there tonight! Cass: Muru is tough and my dad said he’s been wrestling for a long time…. Aren’t you worried at all? Johnny Eden: I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t feel the pressure especially being my first title defense here…. But as the Television Champion, I’m going to have title defense after title defense after title defense, so I can’t afford to let doubt creep in that easily. I believe in what Muru brings to our match, but I believe in my abilities that much more and that is what will make the difference in a victory or not. You two saw me toss everything at Unger Stein and that man was much, much bigger than me and I still won that match, eh? Cass: You did! Matt Kaine: Well, you got us pulling for ya out there, mate and when it’s all said and done-Cass: The pints are on us!
Mr. Kaine, Tessa, and Johnny all laugh and Johnny ruffles the boys hair before taking his title back and tossing it over his shoulder. Johnny Eden: I’ll happily accept. Tessa: Well, I hope you boys enjoy the private box which is stockpiled with some of England’s best just for you. We have to go get prepped and ready for our match in a bit. Thank you so much again for coming! Cass: You’re The Best, Saint!
Johnny smiles. Johnny Eden: Nah bruv, you’re the best.
Cass smiles from ear to ear and Matt directs his son in the opposite direction. Matt Kaine: You got this, Champ!
Tessa and Johnny step onto the elevator and watches their fans walk away as the doors come to a close. Johnny looks to Tessa. Johnny Eden: Do I gotta say it?
Tessa playfully smirks. Tessa: Of course you do. Johnny Eden: You’re the best manager ever and thank you for that. Tessa: Well, luv, you’re worth it, now let’s get ready, you have a show to steal.Johnny simply nods understand the pressures of tonight.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:12:51 GMT -5
Ethan Miller: The following is scheduled for ONE FALL, and it is a PURE RULES MATCH, for the Omega Championship!! Chris Avery: This match came about as a mystery prize from the desk of Brady Bolt, but the twist was nobody knew that the winner of the 2024 Pure Cup would receive a match against Sicko for the Omega Championship, and that there would be no pinfalls, only knockouts or submissions, carrying over the Pure Cup rules! Billy: Well, Jody Madrox WON the 2024 Pure Cup, and he did it by ferociously knocking out Jacob Koenig and Muru, that must mean he has a strong fighting chance of knocking out the champion, too, right? Chris Avery: I mean, it...... ups his chances of.... Billy: Let me answer that honestly - Ha. Hahaha. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA FUCK NO, no chance, man, good luck with that! Ethan Miller: Introducing first...
As the beat drops on the entrance way, we see the lights go out in the area, and the Tron comes to life with “Da Geto Boy” on the screen. Then as the song plays, the lights come back on to see John Black and Jody coming out together in pair of jackets and bandanas on their faces, as they walk down they gives some of the people some dap all the way past the ramp, then Jody takes off the jacket and handed to JB and he slides into the ring, he goes to the corners to taunt to the crowd. Then after he takes off the bandana off his face and tosses it into the crowd, then he stands in the middle of the ring as his theme cuts off. Ethan Miller: Making his way to the ring, from Detroit, Michigan, being accompanied by John Black... he is the 2024 PURE CUP WINNER... JODY MADROX!! Chris Avery: Madrox has heart, he has a lot of love from his people, he has a strong street-fighting background and an attitude to fight from underneath that carried him through the Pure Cup. Billy: I mean, yeah, but how many times are we going to see this guy flip back and forth from motivated to nonchalant? He's in TROUBLE tonight, Avery, no memeing or shitposting about it. He needs to come into this focused. Ethan Miller: And his opponent...
The lights dim, and on the Tron, a small boy steps up in a black background on the video, singing in a high aria, mournfully. After a few seconds, other children's voices join in, singing in a key of alto, their heads down, and their skin under the spotlight pale and ghostly. And then, the choir of children stop singing, and their eyes, uniformly, turn vacant, white, and staring, and each child's mouth stretches open into a death-metal screech just as the staccato drums and the blistering opening of "I, The Mask" by In Flames, starts playing over the PA. As the lights come fully up, a battered, dilapidated ice cream truck, it's paint and decals peeling in a sinister manner rumbles up on stage, it's axles shaking with effort. The entrance ramp is backlit with a hellish red lighting as the ice cream truck pulls into a spot just to the left of the entrance ramp, making this vessel seem like some demonic harbinger. The Tron shows scattershot images; Sicko, walking down a long hallway, his back turned to the camera, then we see an image of a plastic clown mask being pulled down over a barely illuminated, scarred head; An apocalyptic, burned out city awash in blood reds and flickering flames; the spotlight on the choir of white-eyed children with their mouths stretched open wide; "Who am I? So many faces, dressed in rags for all to see Here I am in the mask The Jester that wants to be free I am done with watching graves grow mold The sins are mine, I believe them to be All the tears, they're draining me We find the truth through tragedy Give me a sign, I'm on my knees Feel like you've forgotten me Who am I? So many faces, dressed in rags for all to see Here I am in the mask The Jester that wants to be free" Ethan Miller: Making his way to the ring, billed from Death Valley, California, he weighs in at 393 lbs... he is the OMEGA CHAMPION... SICKO!!!
As the metal song continues it's nonstop auditory cacophony of shredding guitars and drums, shots of Sicko ruthlessly attacking and destroying past superstars flicker on the screen. Sicko steps out from behind the wheel of the ice cream truck, wearing an unsettling, cracked, slightly charred vintage Halloween mask that looks like a clown with a terrifying grin; As Sicko's beady eyes stare out through the mask, he cocks an ear, listening to an unheard spoken word or command, and he responds, talking to himself. A red mist rolls out from the interior of the ice cream truck with Sicko. The Demon Clown slowly makes his way down to the ring, like a predator on the hunt. As he climbs onto the apron, Anders is just getting to the "WILL YOU SEE ME IF I SET FIRE TO THE SKY?" Sicko holds his arms out at his sides and he throws his head back, letting out a guttural roar. As Sicko climbs over the top rope, he turns his head to talk to a voice only he can hear, waiting for the match to start. Chris Avery: Absolute domination and destruction have been Sicko's M.O. since he came to AW in March, and, barring a few tag team matches as on Clash last week, he hasn't lost; The man hasn't even been PINNED. Billy: How in the hell are you supposed to pin down a firestorm, Avery? This dude is a walking freak of nature disaster!! DING DING DING
As the bell rings, Madrox's upper lip firms with conviction, as if he is telling himself any man with two hands has a fighting chance. Madrox rockets across the ring, meeting Sicko and lighting him up with a harsh elbow shot that makes Sicko blink. Two more right hands connect with Sicko's face, not moving the giant, but landing with such pure babyface fire that the crowd responds positively. However one last punch makes Sicko's head snap to the side, and Sicko's head turns, slowly back to front facing, with a deepening glower that spells out how much trouble Jody Madrox is in; the ice cream vending Terminator's eyes glare and he grips Madrox by the temples and smashes him with a headbutt. Madrox immediately goes limp in Sicko's clutches, seeing stars. Chris Avery: Good LORD, Madrox got nailed with a head about the size of your average typerwriter. Billy: Exactly why most publications switched to digital.
Sicko takes the dazed Madrox into his arms, and screams epithets that shake the people in the front row to their core. He whips Madrox into the corner and then he comes charging in, colliding with Madrox in an avalanche that envelops the Geto Boy. When Sicko pulls back just enough Madrox limply falls down. Sicko, not finished, begins stomping Madrox relentlessly in the corner. All the referee can do is watch the aggravated assault. Finally, Sicko finishes stomping, and he lifts Madrox up to his feet and Biel tosses him clear to the other side of the ring. Chris Avery: Good GOD the power, Sicko is starting this off and immediately hit Madrox like a truck, I don't even think Madrox knows which way is up. Billy: Pure Rules dictate that you can batter your opponent senseless and the only caveat is to knock someone out or tap.
Madrox, checking his face for blood, tries to shake his head like an Etch-A-Sketch and get his vision back to center, and he rolls to his feet. Sicko is already rushing in, clutching giant mitts ready to grab and bear down. Madrox jockeys around him. Sicko does not seem worried, or even in a hurry to get in. Madrox feints to one side of Sicko, but Sicko's eyes aren't slow, they track Madrox's movement as if they're scanning the field. Madrox continues to juke past him, putting space between them in the ring. Sicko turns, but Madrox feints to his side, as Black yells "Good! Stick and move!!" Sicko turns, swinging a haymaker, and Madrox ducks it. Chris Avery: Still, Madrox has shown he has no fear of Sicko's wrath, and he refuses to take Sicko's assaults lying down. I think it's clear, Madrox wants to fight Sicko tonight. Billy: And you know, god fuckin bless, but... brave as he is, Madrox is absolutely dwarfed by the Demon Clown right now. Chris Avery: I think he's in trouble, but he still won't back down.
Madrox shoots in and secures a side headlock on Sicko. Sicko backs into the ropes and tries to push Madrox loose, but Madrox, in a bulldog like maneuver jumps to the mat, keeping the lock sealed tight. Sicko struggles for a moment, then fights his way back to his feet in which he staggers to the nearby ropes and wraps his arm around the top rope. No rope breaks, but Sicko uses the ropes to turn Madrox around and scrape him off. Madrox, pulled against the ropes, hops down, and keeps trying to fight Sicko with body blows. Madrox floats around behind Sicko looking for a rear waistlock but Sicko reverses as he floats around behind Madrox, clubbing him violently over the back of the head, and just standing there, as implacably as a horror movie villain. Sicko grips Madrox by the back of the neck, and goes to put him in a rear waistlock. Madrox moves around trying to break Sicko's grip loose but Sicko muscles Madrox to the mat with an effective belly to back slam. Sicko then floats over and straps a front facelock on Madrox. Madrox after a moment is able to sweep Sicko's thick leg from under him. Madrox goes back to locking on a side headlock. Sicko is clearly getting tired of this, and he rises up to one knee, then to his feet almost immediately with Madrox still trying to hang on to the headlock, almost in a backpack position. Irritated, Sicko throws Madrox over his shoulder to the mat with force, breaking the headlock. Madrox recovers quickly, rolling over to look up at Sicko, but sees from the glare he's just managed to wake the proverbial giant. Sicko stomps towards Madrox, his thick, fat hands grasping, but Madrox slides between his legs and kicks out, hitting Sicko once in the back of the knee, and then a second kick in the hamstring. Sicko hops on one leg, snarling, and Madrox lights the hamstring up with a shoot kick. Sicko grips at his leg. Madorx begins firing away at Sicko's forehead with rights, but Sicko, as peeved as you would be as a gnat buzzing your head, plants his flat hand on Madrox's chest and shoves him away. Madrox does a back roll, coming up squatting, and he comes in at Sicko again, furiously giving him rights and leg kicks, trying to chop the monster down. Madrox then goes off the ropes towards Sicko but Sicko just flattens him with a big boot. Sicko follows it up by backing into the ropes with the force of an avalanche and coming off with an attempted leg drop. However, Madrox is able to roll to the side so Sicko hits nothing but landing on his butt. Sicko groans and stays in a seated position and then Madrox follows it up with a flipping neck whip from a seated position, and Sicko's head snaps back. Madrox, taking his chance, takes a top mount and begins laying into Sicko with ground and pound rights and lefts! Chris Avery: Madrox is on the attack! Who would have thought we would see this??
Giving the giant no time to gather his senses, Madrox backs up, and begins walking around, giving Sicko a Garvin stomp to each one of his extremities! Sicko howls, and he is already fighting through the pain with a seething masochism, drinking up the needles that shoot up his wrist after Madrox stomps on his hand. As Sicko gets up, Madrox kicks his kneecap hard enough to make it flex. Sicko's leg buckles on impact and sends him collapsing onto both knees, and Sicko howls in pain as Madrox picks himself up off the mat and cracks a knee lift off the side of the big man's cranium sending him parallel to the canvas. Chris Avery: Sicko's down and the match has barely begun. Madrox is aggressively taking it to the knees of the big man.
The boots come thick and fast and Sicko quickly curls up and tries to hide his head between shots all over his body. With each shot the giant shifts a little further back into the ropes until Madrox delivers a final jarring toe kick to the knee and takes off across the ring, hitting the ropes and firing back with enough momentum for the resulting second dropkick to cause Sicko to lurch over the apron and tumble to the arena floor. With room to breathe the giant flexes his sore joints and shakes off the birds spinning over his head and uses the announce table to pull himself back up to his feet. Sicko dusts himself off and looks to the ring in time to see Madrox's body come hurtling over the top rope on the crest of a massive ovation from the crowd, connecting with the cross-body and sending the giant crashing back into the announce table. Billy and Avery scatter like roaches as a combined six-hundred-odd pounds of angry muscle comes rolling over their desk colliding into their chairs and ending up in a twisted heap on the floor. Madrox is the first to his feet though, and puts the boots to Sicko once again while the giant halfheartedly swats at him while holding his other arm across his aching abdomen. With a final kick to the gut Madrox grabs Billy's office chair, going to lift it up, but Sicko stands to his full height and big boots it out of Madrox' hand, sending it careening chaotically! Sicko roars, charges forward, and spears Madrox so hard that the two of them go crashing through the metal guardrail! Madrox spasms and jitters in the overturned barricade section, and Sicko rolls off of him, rasping like an engine on overheat. Sicko grabs Madrox by the leg, inexorably dragging him out of the broken guardrail section like a movie slasher with a victim. Then, as Sicko brings Madrox into the aisle, he grabs Madrox by the legs in a catapult position, and with terrifying force, GIANT SWINGS MADROX IN A SEMICIRCLE ARC, TO SMASH HIM INTO THE STEEL RINGPOST! The crowd gives an "OOOOOOH" at the severity of the hit! Chris Avery: Sicko is battering Madrox senseless, he's doing everything in his power to not just knock Madrox out but beat him to a pulp!! Billy: No rules, just right? ...Now which copyright did I just violate? Gah, I gotta Google that, it's gonna bother me.
Sicko turns, still holding on to Madrox's legs with the Giant swing and spins him the other way, slamming his neck and shoulders across the steel ringpost again! Then, Sicko holds on, swinging Madrox across the aisle and sending him cracking into the remainder of the security guardrail, and all Madrox can do is hold his arms over his head as he is smashed into metal again and again. Sicko finishes up by dumping a limp Madrox on the concrete like a sack of potatoes. Madrox, dazed and battered senseless, flops an arm over and tries to pull himself up but he is violently kicked in the face, and Sicko gives him a few giant clubs to the back. Sicko turns to flare an arm at John Black, shooing him away, and Sicko grabs Madrox by the back of the shirt, pulling it nearly off as he drags Madrox across the aisle towards his ice cream truck. Chris Avery: Sicko is dragging Madrox from pillar to post, this is a massacre like watching Jason Voorhees at work!! Billy: We legit saw Sicko try and run Madrox over with his ice cream truck, like, ten days ago. For Sicko, the assignment is "knock out or tap out only", and his interpretation of that is to try to commit actual homicide. Chris Avery: I guess that's kind of knocking someone out??
Sicko drags Madrox over to the panel of his ice cream truck, and he jerks Madrox up onto his shoulder in a front carry, then he bellows with rage and throws Madrox into the metal siding of the truck like a lawn dart, making the truck shake and Madrox crash brokenly down to the ramp! Sicko, not finished, opens a panel on the truck, and he takes a stainless steel chain, wrapping it around Madrox' throat! With two massive hands around the side of his temples, Sicko relentlessly bashes Madrox's head against the metal siding of the ice cream truck, then he stands, taking the chain by one end and pulling it up so that Madrox dangles from it, choking! Madrox's eyes bug the fuck out of his head as he is being disturbingly choked out with the chain around his neck!! Chris Avery: SOMEBODY STOP THIS! STOP THE GOD DAMN MATCH! Billy: Yeah, this is getting too fucked up, I can't watch this!
Sicko, seeing Madrox's face turning a deadly nightshade, as Madrox flails and scrambles and tries to alleviate the pressure against his windpipe with any purchase, slackens the chain enough that Madrox falls back down, gasping for air, and not able to move. Sicko, a beady-eyed stare in his mask, begins going to the back compartment, and he fetches out a chocolate eclair bar, unwrapping it. With sickening slowness and deliberate relish, he mashes the chocolate eclair all around Madrox's face before forcing his jaw open with a pinch under the chin, then shoves the ice cream down Madrox's mouth! Madrox flails and gargles and thrashes around because this is a weird, fucked up torture. Madrox falls, and tries to wipe his mouth and spit out ice cream, and Sicko takes a length of loose steel chain, and violently beats Madrox across the back with it. Madrox contorts in pain, rolling around on the ground by the ice cream truck. Now, a relentless Sicko, dragging Madrox by the chain, pulls Madrox along behind him, towards the ring! Sicko gathers the chain, using it to pull Madrox over, and he BIEL TOSSES MADROX ACROSS THE AISLE USING THE CHAIN!! Madrox hits the steel ramp with a sickening thud, rolling over and cringing in pain. Sicko pauses, talking to one of his other Aspects, a conversation only he can hear. Chris Avery: This match is all kinds of demented, and Sicko is just punishing Madrox.
Sicko goes to the steel steps, kicking them hard to dislodge the top, and he grunts with effort as he lifts the steps section up. He is going to fucking batter Madrox into submission by god, and since the only rules are "Knock out or tap out" the hardcore monster is going to make sure the bloodied pulp of Madrox is out somehow. Sicko lifts the steel steps all the way over his head, yelling at Madrox to get up! But as Sicko steps forward, a weak and beaten Madrox takes the length of chain and flings it out, grabbing Sicko's leg and tripping him! Sicko falls, and the section of steel steps falls faster, clunking to the concrete, and Sicko falls face first INTO the steps with a loud bang! Sicko rolls off, holding his forehead, stunned! The crowd pops big for Sicko being tripped into the steps! Madrox gets to his feet, taking the chain the rest of the way off, and he yells at Sicko to bring his ass. Sicko is on all fours, holding his forehead, and Madrox yells and holds his hands up to the crowd to get them behind him, and he goes over and snatches a steel chair from ringside, paces back over to Sicko, and lifts the chair up and waffles Sicko across the back with it! Sicko writhes and holds his back in pain, and Madrox lifts the chair up, hitting Sicko across the back again, and again, and the monster tries to eat the pain, but Madrox pummels Sicko down with the chair with such tenacity that Sicko rolls over. Madrox then holds the chair in one hand, goes to the apron and climbs up, and comes off with a New Jack style 187 dive, smashing the chair down onto the prone Sicko in the aisle! Chris Avery: CHICKENHEAD DUMMY TO SICKO! Billy: Do you ever just read the prompts they give you, and just like put the paper down, and say, damn, I really am getting paid to say this. Chris Avery: MADROX HAS THE OMEGA CHAMPION IN TROUBLE!!
Madrox goes to Sicko, mounting him with a ferocious ground and pound, and Sicko's plaster mask begins to shatter due to the force of the blows! Sicko's forehead is leaking blood, and Madrox transitions from the furious assault of right hands into a cross armbreaker submission! Sicko's eyes widen as Madrox pulls the arm straight back across his chest, and Sicko howls in sudden sharp pain as Madrox is pulling near to the breaking point; The crowd is going so loud for this sudden switch because seriously, where did this come from?? The referee is asking Sicko if he gives up, and the monster roars "NO!!!" And he slowly starts rolling it over so that while Madrox hangs on to the armbar, he's on his shoulders, if this was that kind of match, Sicko would have a pin. Sicko yells and gnashes his teeth in pain, as his elbow is flexed in a way it shouldn't be, but he fights through the pain, and keeping his arm straight, he uses all of his strength to fall forward, slamming Madrox back first on the mat! Madrox doggedly refuses to let go! Sicko grunts with even more effort, his mask slipping off his sweaty head, and he SCREAMS with effort, deadlifting Madrox up from the armbar position and then coming back down to slam him to the concrete again! Madrox, complaining of severe and chronic back pain due to large quantities of slamming, lets go of the armbar and uncoils, and, seeing that he needs another breather, retreats while Sicko is still holding his possibly hyperextended arm. Sicko is massively irritated, trying to pop his arm back into place and he glares at Madrox, and despite the pain he shoots to his feet and gives chase, catching up to the Geto Boy, attempting to strong arm him back to the ring. Madrox turns around with a vicious rake to the eyes, blinding the big man, and then shoving him about three feet forward into the steel ringpost, which Sicko hits with a bang. Sicko grips at the same arm with was damaged by a cross armbreaker, and rolls onto his side, gripping at the shoulder in agony and wincing. Madrox stomps on Sicko's kneecap a few times for good measure, trying to cut off the attempts to get back up. Then Madrox high tails it back into the ring, and the ice cream vending slasher villain immediately comes back in, and Madrox axehandles him and beats him down with clubs. Chris Avery: This match has been gritty and intense, and no matter what, you can't take away from the fact that Madrox did come to this looking for a fight. Billy: Yeah, but did he come to WIN? That's the eternal question.
Madrox scrambles back up and repositions himself, charging back to Sicko, but Sicko is on one knee and rising up to meet him with a stone right hand punch that just drops Madrox. Madrox's head lolls around in a circle and he falls back, then crumples to his side. Convinced the Geto Boy is out for the count, Sicko peels him up off the mat, tucks his arms in and hoists Madrox up for a package piledriver spiking him down on the crown of his head. Sicko rests, then he sees Madrox, cringing on the mat in pain, and he comes in and clamps down on his face with a strong claw hold submission, his palm engulfing Madrox's entire lower face. Madtrox slaps the mat, as his hands beat a rhythm, but his movements begin to slow as Sicko increases the pressure on the claw hold to the extreme. Chris Avery: SICKO WITH THE NAPALM CONE! Billy: And now he's just squeezing the life out of Madrox. This is how it ends, the route through the Pure Cup brought us here... just to absolute slaughter.
The crowd begins building up in buzz, willing Madrox to fight back, and his hand stops beating, slowly. The referee raises his arm once... twice... on the third time his arm stays in the air!! The crowd begins to clap rhythmically, and Madrox begins fighting to push himself over, even as Sicko keeps his palm over the face and tries his best to push Madrox onto his back. Madrox rolls over, and begins biting Sicko's hand! Sicko yells and shakes his hand in pain, and Madrox boots him in the face, once, twice, Sicko's broken mask falls off and Sicko's eyes blink at the sudden bright light on his unmasked face! Madrox fights his way up, giving Sicko several punches and kicks to the side of the head, then he runs off the ropes... bouncing off the rope right into a catch around the throat, and Sicko dumps Madrox with a chokeslam! Sicko falls to the mat next to Madrox, having clearly expended a lot of energy with that, sweat and beads of blood running in high def down his unmasked and ugly visage. This, however, affords a look at the murderous rage that peels back Sicko's lips in a scowl, and he jerks Madrox up like a ragdoll and applies a rough, nasty sleeper hold, flinging Madrox around like he weighs nothing. Chris Avery: And the Omega Champ once again cuts Madrox down, violently, first with the Pagliacci chokeslam, and transitioning right into Pennywise. The crowd is booing, as the hero that they've built up all through this tournament is fading fast. Billy: No jerk for real, Madrox, just give up, man, like you've given this fight everything, you have nothing left to prove here!! Chris Avery: This is the biggest Evolution of it all, these two are fighting tooth and nail in this Pure Rules match for the right to be the Omega Champion!
Several agonizing seconds pass by in the sleeper hold, and Sicko has stopped throwing Madrox around, letting him sink to the mat, nearly dead weight. John Black, fear in his eyes, bangs on the mat, screaming for Madrox to get up, but Sicko's look is remorseless and shark-like, he is relishing the punishment. Madrox looks to be out cold, and Sicko sneers, thinking that both a knockout AND a submission are following... The referee again lifts Madrox' arm... Once... twiceeee.... AND ON THE THIRD TIME... THE ARM STAYS IN THE AIR! Madrox's arm begins shaking, jittering and flexing with effort as if he's Hulking up, and he begins stomping, as hard as he can, on Sicko's foot. Sicko yells in pain, then Madrox continues, doing everything he can, stomping the foot, biting the arm, elbowing the keg belly of Sicko, and then Sicko snarls and swings at him for a haymaker. Madrox ducks. Sicko lunges, Madrox corrects and rolls through then jumps up behind the Demon Clown and delivers a vicious series of kicks to the back of the knees, bringing Sicko down a peg or two. With the giant's height advantage momentarily revoked Madrox springboards off the ropes to execute a tornado DDT, however Sicko is quick to counter by throwing him back up into the air. With his arms locked around his neck however Madrox finds himself momentarily balanced perfectly vertical, and upside down to boot. His legs sway to and fro before he suddenly kicks all his weight inwards and drives his knees in under Sicko's chin, falling to the canvas and connecting with a MASSIVE inverted double foot stomp which should be called Eat Defeat, which brings the crowd to their feet in roaring applause as he defiantly raises his head, looking from the crowd, to Sicko! Getting back to his feet Sicko looks ahead and curses under his breath at the sight of Madrox once more springboarding over the ropes, this time flying through the air like Superman and connecting with a hard right to the temple, much to the joy of the crowd. With the giant stunned and teetering Madrox goes on the attack with a kick-punch combo working from the ankles up the legs to the kidneys, all the time ducking and weaving as Sicko's counter-attacks hit nothing but air. Madrox finally makes his move as Sicko rears back and launches an overhead right, missing him by a fraction and opening him up for a knee to the face which staggers him and allows Madrox to send him into the corner with a little help from another big dropkick. Sagging against the turnbuckles Sicko's world becomes a blur as the Geto Boy charges him, springboarding off the second rope and connecting with a brutal shining wizard causing Sicko's head to snap back. Correcting his position, Madrox hooks the giant's neck and pushes off from the corner with both feet to deliver a diving bulldog that lands them halfway across the ring. Chris Avery: FUK SAFETY TO THE CHAMPION! Billy: When's the last time someone put up this much of a fight against Sicko, and arguably has made a case they can knock him out??
Madrox punctuates his laying out Sicko by mounting him and giving him right hands, right hands, RIGHT HANDS like fucking Torture wrote this (he didn't), not stopping even as Sicko tries in vain to cover up, Sicko's hands start to fall away as Madrox just batters him senseless, and finally Sicko rolls over and hurls Madrox off in desperation and begins pulling himself to the ropes gain Madrox is waiting for him as he stumbles to his feet. His eyes are unfocused and a sheen of sweat glistens over his features, and the cut to the lip he picked up at the start has bled into a diluted salty stain across his jaw and beard. Apart from the beads ov sweat dotting his forehead the Pure Cup winner looks haunted by his opponent's lasting durability. Sicko stumbles forward with his mitts up ready to throw down, but the ache in his kidneys pulls his guard down and causes him to wobble back into the corner. Madrox doesn't need an invitation, and again charges at the corner, leaping and spinning in the air to bring a discus elbow home to the giant's temple. Sicko turns, and Madrox boots him in his massive belly and drops him with a sitout facebuster! Madrox lays on one side, as this sprint of exertion has taken a lot out of him. Chris Avery: STIR IT UP!! Billy: If that knocked Sicko out then it'll be a miracle on ice worthy of a Kurt Russell vehicle! Madrox is finally showing me something!!
Madrox exhaustedly motions for the referee to check on Sicko, as long, slow moments pass and he cringes, seized and wracked by pain, holding his ribs on all fours. The crowd roars as Sicko still shows signs of life. And he isn't as winded as Madrox would like, as he immediately begins crawling on all fours. Madrox's turn now to shout at the referee, threatening to buss a cap in him and so on. The referee isn't having this, and tells him Sicko is clearly not knocked out. Madrox snarls and says he's had enough of this. He lifts Sicko up and goes to hook him in in the run up for for his final assault, the Catch ALL of This which secured him his first Omega Championship. However, Sicko pulls his head out of it, lifts Madrox up over his head in a gorilla press and SMASHES MADROX WITH AN ULTIMATE MOVE, A GORILLA PRESS ONTO A BACKBREAKER LIKE THIS MOTHERFUCKER IS BANE!! Madrox hits the kneecap and rolls off, selling this punishing move with excruciating agony, and the crowd falls into a hushed, shocked silence, before roaring. Sicko falls onto his back, taking a moment of heavy breathing to rest up. Chris Avery: JESUS FUCKING CHRIST SHITFIRE!! Billy: I DON'T EVEN THINK JESUS HIMSELF COULD RISE UP FROM THAT! Chris Avery: FROM THE DEPTHS OF HIS BLACKENED, ROTTED SOUL, WITH ALL OF HIS HATRED AND RAGE UNBOUND, SICKO JUST TRIED TO BREAK MADROX LIKE A BUNDLE OF TWIGS!!
Sicko runs a trembling hand over his unmasked face, and an unreasoning, feral look comes over him. Madrox, selling this pain by rolling around and contorting in a circle on the mat, is basically collapsed in a puddle. Sicko's hand flitters over and tries to grab Madrox. Sicko drags Madrox away from the ropes, and Madrox is too weak to defend himself. Sicko climbs on top of Madrox, wrapping his giant hands around Madrox's throat and slamming his head against the mat. Sicko is bellowing in Madrox's face, screaming at him to FIGHT, COME ON, FIGHT, before breaking out into haunting, maddening laughter. Sicko's fist slowly raises, then falls, then raises, then falls, pummelling Madrox with a ground and pound, and the referee tries to hold Sicko's tree-trunk arm back and then waves it off, shouting that he's out, ring the bell. DING DING DING Ethan Miller: Here is your winner, by knockout... and STILL OMEGA CHAMPION..... SICKO!!!
"I, The Mask" by In Flames hits on the PA and a weary, battered Sicko rolls off the mount, his hands seeking for purchase, as John Black slides in the ring, concerned and checking on a decimated Madrox. Sicko is handed the Omega championship belt. Chris Avery: What a bloody, brutal pyrrhic victory, Sicko's body took such a beating that he can't stand, but at least he's moving. Billy: I can't believe what we saw from either of these dudes tonight, this is one of the greatest Omega championship matches of the year!
John Black is helping Madrox sit up, as Madrox is assessing whether he can even move, which he can, but not without pain. The crowd is chanting "MADROX, MADROX, MADROX" as Black helps him out of the ring. Sicko, Omega title draped across his shoulder, stumbles and falls back into the ropes, but holds his arms out in a savage roar, but the camera pans back to show Madrox walking up the ramp. Chris Avery: You can't take anything away from Madrox on this night, he not only won the Pure Cup with his grit, he brought the fight to Sicko in a way nobody else has.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:01 GMT -5
Chris Avery: Next up, we’ve got Niobe Martin defending the United States Championship against Jessie Lee!
Billy: They don't like each other. I hope this is gonna be a knock-down drag-out fight between the two of ‘em! Chris Avery: I doubt it. These two have very different styles of wrestling.
Without warning, the lights in the arena cut out and the live professional wrestling fandom was left in pure darkness. That is until the heavy drums of Ghostkid's SUPERNOVA began to reverberate throughout the arena; flashes of lights strobing along with the early beat of the song. Billy: Okay! Here we go! Locked and loaded, BAYBEE!!!
This is a, this is a Beautiful, beautiful This is a, this is a Beautiful, beautiful
This is a, this is a Beautiful, beautiful This is a, this is a Beautiful day to DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! With Sebastian Biesler's guttural screams piercing throughout the arena the lighting turned back on to reveal the nearly six-foot muscular frame of Jessie Lee standing center stage. With her feet shoulder-width apart and arms hanging loosely at her sides, the Aussie directed a fierce scowl in the direction of the ring with her head slightly cocked to the side. After several moments of allowing the song to play out Jessie abruptly grabbed onto her leather vest, gave it a rough tug, and marched down the ramp with a deadly swagger in her step. Ethan Miller: Making her way to the ring from Perth, Western Australia! She is the challenger! She IS… The Dommy Mommy of Action Wrestling… The Bad Bitch… Jessie… LEEEEEEEEEE!
With the announcement of her name, the pugilist powerhouse continued her descent down the rampway until she reached the bottom. Taking a moment to check the tape wound around her wrists one last time, Jessie lurched forward in a sprint and leaped into the air as if she were vaulting over a hurdle. However, instead of a hurdle, Jessie cleared the end of the ring apron and skirted into the ring underneath the bottom rope. She then hopped to her feet and began pacing around the ring as the anticipation of the upcoming contest visibly appeared in the form of spontaneous shit-talking those around her; announcers, referees, opponents, and front-row fans were all fair game! Then, as SUPERNOVA fades away, Jessie tears the vest from her shoulders and chucks it to the outside. Chris Avery: She is ready to go wow! I've never seen her so focused. Billy: Like I said, pal! Locked and loaded. Ready to go! Ready to unload!
"Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold plays over the arena, a video flashes on the big screen of a camera shot panning up a grassy hill at night, slowly until it gets to the top. Panning from left to right, lighting flashing in the sky as the opening guitar riff begins to sound. Ethan Miller: Her opponent… from Anaheim, California… weighing in at one hundred twenty five pounds and standing five feet, seven inches tall! She is the current, reigning, and defending Action Wrestling United States Champion… The Living Nightmare… NIOBE MMAARRTTIINN!!!"
The video on the screen then switches to a video package of Niobe in the ring, flashing and moving in time with the drum beat. "Nightmare! Now your nightmare comes to life.." Niobe comes running out from behind the curtain, stopping at the top of the ramp briefly to extend her arms out to the sides as a blast of pyro goes off on either side of her. "Dragged you down below... Down to the devils show... To be his guest forever... Peace of mind is less than never.." As the lyrics of the song continue to play, she drops her arms and walks down the ramp, a smirk on her face as she sneers at the crowd as she passes before sliding under the bottom rope of the ring. She stands up and throws off the hood of her jacket, glaring at the crowd with a smirk on her face. Lee watches from the side and Niobe goes to the center of the ring and flips her off with both barrels. Lee stands there smirking widely at her.) Billy: Niob Martin showing no fear. Does she know she 'bout to get her ass kicked?! Chris Avery: We'll see. I mean, she is as focused as she has ever been. Billy: And yet, Jessie Lee is already in her head.
The referee holds the belt up and shows the audience then signals for the bell. DING DING DING
Right out of the starting gate both women get into a brawl. Lefts, rights, upper cuts, kicks, slaps are exchanged between the two of them. These two have history and they are going all out for the US title belt tonight. Jessie suddenly blocks Niobe and then pushes her back. Niobe staggers back and then looks at Jessie who is laughing gleefully at her. She does the "Bring It" motion with her hand. Chris Avery: Telling Lee to bring it this early in the match is gonna get your ass kicked big time. Billy: So you agree with me then. Lee is gonna win. Chris Avery: I didn't say that. I just said that when you do any sort of hand motion to Lee, it comes with an ass kicking extreme.
Niobe charges, Jessie goes for a Superwoman punch but Niobe ducks by Matrixing backwards, and then uses a hand to push herself back up and executes a discus back elbow which catches Lee in the jaw. Lee staggers back holding her jaw and Niobe charges forward only to be scooped up and power slammed back to the mat. Lee is quick to her feet and screams out a feral scream and this is echoed by the entire audience. She picks Martin up and executes a perfect Butterfly suplex. Martin hits the mat like a ton of bricks. Lee picks her up again. Measures her up and attempts a Brogue kick but Martin ducks at the last second and rolls out of the ring. Chris Avery: Niobe regrouping and trying to get her bearings. Good move on her part. Billy: Lee, however, ain't holding anything back and wanting to get her hands on that title quickly.
Jessie wastes no time and goes right after her. She grabs Niobe by the hair and then whips her towards the ring steps. Martin goes over the steps, and Lee charges after her. Martin turns around and as Lee is jumping off the steps, Niobe goes for a savate kick which catches Lee in the chin. Lee stands up straight, takes a step off the platform and falls face first to the mat. Niobe quickly jumps on the barricade, jumps to the apron, goes through the ropes and waits. Billy: What's she waitin' for? Chris Avery: Maybe she wants a count-out win? Billy: She can't be that stupid. She needs to KO Jessie Lee. The only true want to beat her.
Lee is starting to stir but the referee is at the count of 6. Niobe figures its time, and using the ropes to launch herself, she executes perfect high angle senton bomb, right onto the now moving body of Lee. Martin is quick to get, drag Lee up by whatever little hair she has and rolls her into the ring with a little bit of difficulty. She then rolls into the ring herself and quickly goes for the cover. ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Chris Avery: No! Kickout! Two and a quarter! Billy: Jessie is smart. She is not about to give up. She wants that belt.
Martin capitalizes by going for a crossface but Lee is way too muscular and she can quite cinch the lock in and Lee muscles her way. Niobe flips over and tries for a reverse bridging chinlock. The camera focuses on Lee who's face says it all. What in the fuck-" Then smiles and slowly rises to her knees. Niobe clinches tighter and screams out for the referee to ask her. He does so and Lee says "FUCK NO!" Niobe tries for a different tactic. She rolls off of Lee, gets up before her, grabs her hand and whips her towards the turnbuckle. Lee however has thoughts of her own, puts the brakes on, and reverses it and Martin slams into the corner post and comes back out with an aching back. Lee sees the opportunity and tries her Dead Drop. Picks Martin up and bombs her against the turnbuckle. She covers her. The referee counts but at 2 Martin puts a foot onto the bottom rope. He stops counting and shows this to Lee. Lee gets on her knees and smiles widely. She looks around and then yells at the referee to count faster. Chris Avery: Not gonna happen.
Lee picks Niobe up and sets her up for Leethality. Bu Martin knows what's coming and drops down to the mat which causes Lee to give up the hold. But Lee grabs her by the hair and pulls her up, then slaps the taste out of her mouth. The referee goes over to admonish her but she pushes him away and stays on Martin. Lee strikes out at Martin who strikes back and then they are back to exchanging lefts and rights and slaps and upper cuts. Finally Lee has had enough, traps Martin's arms and then headbutts her once, twice, three times in the nose. Niobe drops like a ton of bricks but the damage is done and the blood is flowing. Lee backs up and flexes her pecs for the audience. Billy: Jessie takin' her time. She's like a shark in the water, pal. She smells blood and knows when to strike! I LOVE IT! Chris Avery: Can't count Niobe Martin out yet. She is giving her all to this match. Billy: And is overwhelmingly underperforming.
She goes right back on the attack of Ms. Martin. Picks Martin up and executes a perfect tilt a whirl backbreaker. Niobe arches her back in pain. Lee goes for the cover. ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!
Lee picks Martin up and props her against the corner post. She backs up, turns and attempts another Brogue kick. But Martin sees it coming and drops and rolls out of the way. Lee gets hung up on the corner post which gives Martin the opportunity to go to town on Lee herself. She pulls Lee off the post and executes a perfect German Suplex. She tries for a pin. ONE!
KICKOUT!!Chris Avery: I thought that would at least do a little bit of damage. Doesn't look like it did any. Billy: Lee is a bad bitch. She won't show, she won't tell, so you won't know when she is damaged or not. Chris Avery: That is true.
Martin is up first, pulls Lee up and knowing that she can't outduke Lee, whips her towards the ropes, then runs the ropes herself and as the two criss cross, Niobe launches at the ropes at the last minute, and tries for a whisper in the wind. Lee catches her in mid-flight and attempts a Sidewalk Slam. She gets it and leaves Niobe staring at the lights as Lee looks around and laughs quietly to herself. She lays/drapes herself across the still form of Martin. The referee gets into position. ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Chris Avery: No! Kickout at 2 and three quarters. THAT was close! Billy: Niobe still tryna to stay in this thing.
Lee gets on her knees and wipes a stray hair from her eyes. She shrugs showing no sign of frustration or being out of breath. She gets up, picks Martin up, runs the ropes and tries for a discus clothesline but Niobe ducks and when Lee turns around, she executes True Nightmare. When Lee goes down, she wastes no time in pinning her. At 2 though, Lee kicks out. Niobe pounds the mat in frustration. Chris Avery: Uh oh. That's never a good sign when frustration rears its ugly head. It can get the better of you. Billy: Almost like being green with envy. Those two lovely ladies will be here later. Chris Avery: Indeed.
Martin looks around, then spies the corner post and goes over to it, climbs it and turns around to wait for Lee. When Lee is up and finally sees her, she launches into a corkscrew moonsault, Lee goes down but rolls through and covers Niobe for the pin. At 1 and a half, Martin kicks out, pokes Lee in the eyes which causes Lee to scramble off of her and grab her eyes in pain. As Martin gets up, the referee admonishes her. Niobe merely shrugs. She sees her chance and charges a blind Lee and executes a perfect spinning spinebuster. She stays on Lee and starts to wail away on her using lefts and rights. Lee just covers herself and the referee has to finally start the count of 5. At 4 she backs off but this gives Lee the opportunity to do the same thing and poke Martin in the eyes. Martin staggers back but Lee isn't done. She gets up, grabs Martin's shoulder, spins her around and then rakes her eyes again. Then, mostly out of pure spite, she doesn't let Niobe go and puts her in a huge bearhug keeping her fingers on Niobe's eyes. Chris Avery: Disqualify her, ref! Why aren't you seeing that?! That's illegal right there! Billy: Is it though? If the referee doesn't see it, is it still legal? Chris Avery: He needs to start counting that.
The referee tells her to back off but Lee smiles through all of it. She does finally let go of Niobe but clinches on the bearhug tighter and then suddenly whips her back and forth. Niobe for her part looks like a ragdoll being torn apart. Lee then lifts Niobe up by the shoulders and keeps her up there for a few seconds before performing a sitout powerbomb. She rolls Martin up. The referee gets into position. ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!! Billy: OH MY GOD! Niobe kicked out. How in the hell did she kick out! Chris Avery: I'm telling you! She wants to keep that title badly! Billy: Not at the expense of her neck. She looked like a fucking ragdoll that Lee could easily handle at any time. This match might be over soon.
Lee looks around frustrated and gets into the referee's face telling him he should count faster. Right into a True Nightmare. No wait.... sorry. Lee sees it coming, catches the leg and spins it around. Before Martin could put her leg down, Lee grabs Martin by both ears and headbutts her, once, twice and then lifts Martin by her shoulders and throws her across the ring. Lee smiles and we can see blood is in her mouth. She wipes at it, looks at her hand and gets an even bigger smile. Billy: HA! BLOOD! HERE WE GO! LOCKED AND LOADED, BAYBEE!!! Chris Avery: Indeed! What is it about you and blood? Billy: It means these two put on a hell of a great match! When you bleed blood sweat and tears just to stay one step ahead of the other guy!
Lee stalks over to Martin. She picks up Niobe and nails a Buckle bomb. Wasting no time as she has done in the past few minutes, she sets Martin up, looks around and signals for Leethality. She nails it and pins Martin. ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
EEEEE!!!!!Ethan Miller: Here is your winner... and NNNEEEWWW Action Wrestling United States Champion... Jessie LEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Billy: You know as much as they hate each other, I really like seeing them feud. They come up with new and entertaining ways to bring viciousness to the women's roster. Chris Avery: And when Niobe wants something or wants to keep something, she isn't afraid to duke it out with the best of them, like Lee. But you know, you gotta hand it to these women. They gave it their all and while in the end only one won, I think the real winners are the people who watched these two go to their limit. Billy: I won't hand you anything, but I will agree with what you say. Which makes me wonder if I'm sick.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:10 GMT -5
360 by Charli XCX starts to play and Lizzy Dalmon steps out on the entrance ramp. Flashbulbs go off as she poses on stage. She makes her way to the ring. The fans know she's terrible, but don't dare boo her. Instead, she is cheered and admired. Halfway there she stops and poses so that people can take a picture of her. When she gets to the ring, she climbs the steps and enters. Once in the ring she continues to pose for more pictures. Lizzy Dalmon: Tonight is the biggest night of the year for Action Wrestling. Look at this crowd!
The fans cheer loudly. Lizzy Dalmon: If you look up and down the card, you'll see the best the industry has to offer. This show as expected is stacked. There's only one problem…yours truly doesn't have a match!
She pauses so her rapid Lizzy Legion can boo at that fact. Lizzy Dalmon: I'm the biggest asset this company has ever seen. Instead of headlining Evolution I've been relegated to the sidelines. This is NOT acceptable.
She points out to the crowd. Lizzy Dalmon: I know you're all here to see me, and I couldn't disappoint all of my fans. That's why I'm here. I know you all want to gaze upon greatness. So, get your cameras ready!
Lizzy strikes a pose, and as expected cameras go up. Lizzy Dalmon: That's not all! If you look under your seats, you'll see samples of my perfume Lust by Lizzy. Please don't fight. There's enough for everyone!
The fans reach under their seats and pull out the bottles. They cheer for their generous queen. Lizzy Dalmon: You're VERY welcome!
She basks in her much-deserved adulation for a few more moments. Then her smile turns to something more serious. Lizzy Dalmon: I hope everyone has their fun tonight. Things in Action Wrestling are about to change. I'm not here just to be a pretty face. I'm here to prove that I'm better than everyone. It doesn't matter what it is, I'll almost be on top.
The fans cheer because they know she speaks the truth. Lizzy Dalmon: I'm not going to be denied! I won't have opportunities stolen away from me like what happened in my match with Muru. I won't let the men of Action Wrestling hold me back. You might be able to do that with the rest of the women here, but not me. They aren't worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as me.
The fans cheer a little less loudly. They know the AW women aren't only some of the best ladies in the business, but some of the best period. Lizzy Dalmon: If anyone has a problem with anything I'm saying, feel free to try and shut me up. You'll find yourself failing miserably.
Another smile returns to her face. Lizzy Dalmon: I'm ushering in a new era of Action Wrestling. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy it.
The fans still cheer. Lizzy Dalmon: Just remember one thing…You're VERY welcome!
She once again poses for the crowd as 360 by Charli XCX begins to play.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:18 GMT -5
Up on the tron, a picture of the earth is seen. The earth then explodes as pyro and explosions fill the arena. The entrance ramp is filled with smoke as "Handshakes To Fist Fights" by Devour The Day begins to play. Muru then walks out through the smoke and makes his way down the ramp. Along the way to the ring, he slaps the hands of a few fans and then he slides into the ring. Once in the ring he gets to his feet and raises his hands to the air as the crowd cheers Billy: Here comes Muru! It’s a night of firsts for him. He’s making his Evolution debut and looking to win his first gold in Action Wrestling! Chris Avery: Muru competed for the World title earlier this year and had a strong showing despite the loss. There’s no better way to build yourself back up than by winning the Television Championship! This is the workhorse title!
The lights dim down in the arena as “A Good Song Never Dies” by Saint Motel begins to play over the sound system. The fans get on their feet as from behind the curtain steps Johnny Eden with his Action Wrestling Television Title around his waist, his manager Tessa Stone drapes a Union Jack flag over his shoulders and he stands on the stage waving his hands up and down firing up the crowd. As the vocals kick in, Johnny joins the fans singing along to his song as he makes his way down the ramp with Tessa in tow conducting the fans as they go. Johnny climbs the stairs and scales the ring ropes to the top turnbuckles, Tessa sitting on the apron pointing up at him as he holds the Union Jack flag up to the crowd. Tessa slips into the ring before Johnny leaps into the center of the ring. He lowers to one knee with the flag held high before he hands it off to Tessa and throws it over her shoulder as she exits the ring. Johnny then holds his TV title up to the cheer of the crowd, he kisses it before handing it to the ref. Johnny then returns to his corner where he stretches and jogs in place, throwing a few punches to await his opponent as Tessa coaches him up. Billy: Another one making his Evolution debut, the television champion Johnny Eden. And his lovely lady friend, Tessa! Chris Avery: Down boy. Eden is carrying on the strong tradition of wrestlers from the United Kingdom in ADub like Sam Kidsgrove! And the last thing this proud Brit wants is to lose at his first Evolution!
The referee holds up the Television title, showing it to both men and then the crowd. The referee calls for the bell and Muru extends a hand towards Eden. Eden looks at it before looking at Tessa and then the record-breaking crowd before taking his hand and shaking it, drawing a pop from the ADub faithful. Billy: And some sportsmanship to start this contest is refreshing after the amount of grudge matches on this card! Chris Avery: Yeah, well, this is a two out of three falls match for the TV title at the biggest Action Wrestling show ever. By the end of this match, one of them will be holding a grudge. DING DING DING
The two men start to circle each other, each one looking for an opening before the two lock up with a collar and elbow. Muru grabs a wrist before twisting, putting Johnny in an arm wringer. Eden’s face twists in pain as Muru twists it more, bringing him into a hammerlock. Johnny Eden tries to force out of it or twist himself free but Muru lifts him by his twisted arm before slamming him into the mat on his stomach, keeping the hammerlock in. Billy: Muru working on that arm in the early going here. Chris Avery: Smart move here by the veteran Muru. It’s a long match, and isolating a body part will help him greatly.
The ref asks Eden if he submits but he shakes his head and manages to roll to a seated position. “The Saint” gets to one knee and manages to twist out of the hammerlock and snatch Muru into a side headlock. Eden pops his hips and flips Muru over to the mat on his back, The ref checks to see if Muru’s shoulders are down but he manages to keep one up while Eden keeps trying to squeeze his head. Muru waist-locks Johnny and rolls him over into a pin! ONE!
NOO!!
Eden lets go and both men scramble to their feet. Muru charges in with a lariat but Eden ducks it. Muru turns as Johnny throws a roundhouse kick but the veteran also ducks. Eden’s momentum spins him a full 360 right into a knife-edged chop from Muru that echos out in SoFi. Johnny grabs at his chest but Muru slaps his hand away and lights him up with another chop, and then another, and another as Eden’s chest grows redder and redder. Billy: You can hear those chops out on Champions Way! My god! Chris Avery: Muru lighting up the champ here! Each chop is like getting hit with a bolt of lighting, I’ll tell you!
Muru grabs the TV champ and goes to Irish whip him into the ropes but Johnny reverses it and sends Muru. Eden bends down to telegraph as Muru rebounds back but he leaps over Johnny and rolls him up with a sunset flip! ONE!
TWO!!
NOOO!!!Johnny kicks out by rolling back to his feet and nails Muru in the face with a dropkick full-on! Eden covers! ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Billy: Shitfire! Muru better hope he has dental after that dropkick! Chris Avery: He might need dentures after that!
Eden gets to his feet and drags Muru to a vertical base. Johnny hooks him up and lifts Muru up in a vertical suplex before dropping him in the back of his neck and head with a brainbuster! Muru grabs the back of his neck as Eden gets up and pushes Muru to a seated position. He measures the challenger before drilling him in the back of the neck with a vicious forearm, causing Muru to slump over. Eden goes for a pin. ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Billy: What shot to the neck! I’m surprised his head is still attached! Chris Avery: Looks like Eden is taking a page out of Muru’s book and working on his neck!
“The Saint” rolls to his feet and takes a few steps back, motioning for Muru to get up. “The Greatest Show on Earth” groggily gets up to his feet and slowly turns around as Eden runs in and leaps for God’s Grace but Muru sidesteps, sending Eden crashing to the mat, holding his tailbone. Johnny pushes himself up but Muru runs in and drills him into the canvas with a snap swinging neckbreaker! Billy: Muru just took the champ Around the World! Chris Avery: What an impact!
Muru covers! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Muru doesn’t let Eden’s resilience get to him as he pulls the champion up and gets to his feet, hooking him and dropping him across the knee with a final cut backbreaker. Muru pulls him up trying to hit the neckbreaker to finish Spilt Milk but Eden shoves him off. Muru spins around and walks right into the leaping, running, superkick! Billy: God’s Grace! Chris Avery: Right on the button! That’s it!
Eden scrambles into a cover! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!
Eden gets up, taking a step back, measuring Muru as he lays on the mat. “The Saint” charges forward and leaps, looking to nail Muru with the Hand of God but Muru rolls out of the way! Eden hits the mat hard and grabs at his elbow but the wily vet Muru rolls up Eden with an Oklahoma Roll! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Both men roll to their feet and Muru goes for a kick but Johnny catches his foot and spins him around. Muru does a full spin right into a perfectly timed leaping dropkick to the face! Muru goes down, rolling across the ring. Johnny Eden runs, leaps over Muru, and springboards off the second rope into a moonsault across the sternum of Muru! Eden covers! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!“The Saint” gets to his feet and grabs “The Greatest Show on Earth” by the hair and yanks him up but Muru grabs Johnny’s arm and yanks him down, pulling the arm down across both of his knees, making Eden howl in pain. Billy: Shitfire! I think he snapped Johnny’s arm! He already hurt it on that missed Hand of God! Chris Avery: Muru hit that version of an armbreaker! Eden’s gonna be feeling that in his shoulder and elbow!
Johnny holds his arm close to his body as Muru comes over. Muru grabs the wrist of the bad arm despite Eden fighting him and Muru delivers a swift kick to the elbow. Eden grits his teeth and rolls over, trying to protect his arm as Muru stalks him. Billy: Muru showing a vicious side here, targeting that arm! Chris Avery: It’s Evolution, Billy! It’s the biggest show in the history of professional wrestling! You don’t wanna walk out of here the loser!
Muru manages to pry Johnny’s arm out again before slamming it into the mat. Tessa looks concerned on the outside as she yells encouragement to Eden as his face twists in anguish. Muru gives no quarter to the champion and seeks out the arm again, pulling it out before falling back into an armbar. Johnny manages to clasp his hands as Muru pushes his hips up, trying to hyperextend the elbow. Eden keeps fighting but Muru manages to boot him in the side of the head, making him unclasp his hands and Muru manages to lock in the armbar! Billy: Muru got that full extension! Elbows don’t bend that way! Chris Avery: Eden’s in a bad way here, every second he stays in the armbar is doing damage to his elbow joint and ligaments!
The referee asks if Eden submits and he grunts out a “NO” as Muru yells for him to tap. Johnny looks around, futilely reaching out for the ropes, despite being a long way away. The reigning television champion even tries using his wiry frame, reaching out for the ropes with his legs but to no avail. Billy: Eden is twisting and turning but he can’t escape the hold! Chris Avery: Johnny should just submit! He’s still got at least one more fall and trying to wrestle with one arm is impossible!
Muru grits his teeth and keeps a death grip on the submission hold as Eden struggles to find an escape. Johnny manages to plant his feet and twist his body, rolling Muru up! ONE!
TWO!!
NOOO!!!Muru rolls through and back into the armbar! Johnny extends his free hand towards the ropes, closer now, but is still too far away. Muru is pushing his hips up like he wants to snap Eden’s elbow in two but the champ once again twists his body and plants his feet. He pushes himself up, managing to lift the larger Muru into the air as the crowd goes nuts before he drills Muru down with a version of a sit out powerbomb, making Muru release the hold. Both men lie their on the mat as the referee checks on them both. Billy: “The Saint” finally found a way out of the armbar with that modified powerbomb. Chris Avery: But at what cost, Billy? His arm has got to be completely destroyed with the amount of time he spent in the armbar!
Eden sits up, trying to shake some feeling back into his arm as Muru starts to roll to his feet. Eden gets up and is behind Muru and grabs him in a waistlock. Muru throws and elbow back into the jaw of “London’s Best Export” and spins, putting the champ in the waistlock. Muru pops his hips to launch Eden with a German suplex but Johnny flips out and lands on his feet! Muru gets to one knee, only to be met with a roundhouse kick to the temple! Muru drops like a sack of bricks and Eden scrambles into a cover! ONE!
TWO!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Johnny slaps the mat in frustration and gets up, going to a corner to crouch down. He motions for Muru to get up. Muru does get to his feet on shaky legs and Eden rushes in again for God’s Grace but is met with a leaping knee strike to the jaw! Johnny goes down and Muru gets up and looks at the top rope before getting out onto the apron. He starts climbing the turnbuckle. Billy: Muru going up top here! Chris Avery: It’s not looking good for Eden.
However, Johnny Eden is up and runs and jumps, landing on the top rope with Muru as the crowd gasps! The two men struggle at the top rope as Eden tries to hook Muru up for a superplex but Muru fights against it. Eden manages to lift Muru but the challenger struggles and lands back on the turnbuckle. Muru throws a few punches into the injured arm of the champion, making him let go and grab his elbow. Muru shoves Eden off the top rope and he crashes to the cancas hard. Muru stands at the top rope and leaps off, crashing down on Eden with a huge frog splash! Billy: Shitfire! Muru Splash! Chris Avery: What a frog splash! Eden’s ribs gotta be broken!
Muru covers! ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!! DING DING DING Ethan Miller: The winner of the first fall, Muruuuuuuu! Billy: Wow! The challenger is the winner of the first fall! Chris Avery: The TV champ is at an extreme disadvantage here down a fall and with an injured arm.
Muru rolls off of Eden as the referee gives them some time in between falls and Tessa slides into the ring to check on Johnny. Muru crawls over to the corner, sitting in it as he catches his breath. Eden is sitting up as Tessa is checking the injured arm as the other rubs his ribs from the impact of the Muru Splash. Billy: Our official using his discretion to give them both a breather here.
The ref tells both competitors thirty seconds as Tessa helps her man to his feet and Muru pulls himself up in the corner. The bell is rung for the second fall and Muru charges in, immediately trying to grab the injured right arm of the champion. Eden fights back, hitting Muru with punches and forearms from his free arm, fighting him off. Muru turns around, blocks a kick from “The Saint” and chops him across the chest, drawing a “WOO” from the jampacked SoFi Stadium. Muru lights the champ up with a chop, again and again, backing Johnny into the corner. Muru backs up, taunting to the crowd as he’s feeling himself, and charges into the corner but Eden counters by charging back at Muru and leaping into the air before caving in the veteran’s chest with a huge double foot stomp! Billy: Shitfire! Eden just squished Muru like a cartoon coyote! Chris Avery: Eden getting a measure of revenge by crushing Muru’s chest this time!
Johnny crawls into a cover, hooking a leg! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Eden gets up and drags Muru to his feet. He hooks the challenger in a full nelson before popping his hips and dropping Muru on the back of his head and neck with a Dragon suplex! Muru grabs at his neck but Eden growls and yanks his hands away before repeatedly driving a knee into the back of his neck! Billy: Eden just absolutely destroying Muru’s neck with those vicious damn shots! Chris Avery: Muru’s gonna feel that for the next month!
Johnny lifts Muru up before grabbing his neck and dropping him with a neckbreaker. He pulls Muru to a seated position before running off the ropes and hitting him in the back of the neck with a vicious forearm. Eden grabs at his arm as he used the injured one to deliver the strike but he stays on Muru and drags him back up to his feet. Eden front face locks Muru and drills him into the canvas with a DDT. He doesn't let go and twists his body before flipping over into a bridge, locking in the Last Chancery! Billy: Devine Torture Device! MY gawd look at how his neck is bending! Chris Avery: Muru is stuck in the middle of the ring!
Muru’s head and neck are bent at a terrible angle as he yells in pain, the Ref right there asking if he gives up. He grunts “NO” through gritted teeth as Eden demands the submission. Muru tries to get his fingers between the clinched hands of Johnny as his other reaches out for the ropes. The TV champ continues to try and pull his hands towards his body, trying to break the neck and back of his challenger in half. Muru tries to claw his way towards the ropes, his fingernails digging into the mat, but it’s nearly impossible with only one free arm. Billy: Muru is struggling but he can’t move himself and Eden at the same time! Chris Avery: Muru should tap here, save himself! He’s already up one fall. Live to fight another day!
Muru looks to be fading but with one last ditch effort, he contorts his body and manages to hook a foot over the bottom rope. Eden doesn’t let go as the ref starts to count. Johnny lets go at four and a half as the ref gets between them to check on Muru. Johnny pushes past the Action Wrestling official and tries to face-lock Muru again, looking for another D.T.D but the wily vet scrambles free and rolls out of the ring for a breather. The ref starts his count but Eden runs, rebounds off the ropes, and goes flying out of the ring, drilling into Muru with a suicide dive! Both men are sprawled out on the protective floor mats as the crowd goes crazy. Eden is up first and pulls Muru up but “The Greatest Show on Earth” wraps his arms around Eden’s waist and drives him back first into the ring apron. “London’s Best Export” holds the small of his back as Muru grabs his head and bounces it off the apron. Johnny stumbles around on shaky legs, a bit dazed, as Muru climbs up on the ring apron. He measures Eden and waits for him to turn around before leaping off the apron and driving both knees into the champ’s face! Billy: Shitfire! Knees To Nose Basis! Chris Avery: Right on the floor!
Muru rolls Eden’s body into the ring and he slides in, covering the Television Champion! ONE!
TWO!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Eden kicks out! Muru gets up and looks to be going for the kill shot as he goes for the first part of Spilt Milk again but Eden twists through and lifts Muru with basically one arm before slamming him down with a huge Falcon Arrow! Johnny grabs one leg and hooks it for a cover! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!
Muru kicks out! Eden falls back as he rubs a hand over his face, seemingly wondering what is it gonna take to put Muru down. Muru crawls towards the ropes, using them to pull himself up. Eden leaps to his feet and rushes in, looking for another God’s Grace but Muru dodges and shoves Eden, making him crash into the turnbuckles in the corner, sending him stumbling back. Muru sees and opening and runs, leaping to the second rope and springboarding back but Eden catches him fluidly and spins them both around, planting Muru into the mat with a Blue Thunder Bomb! Eden holds him down for the pin! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Eden stands, grabs Muru’s wrists, and starts raining down vicious stomps on his face and head. Eden drags Muru to the corner and gets out of the ring, climbing to the top rope. He measures Muru before leaping off for The Canonization but Muru moves and Eden rolls through and back to his feet. Muru comes running in, looking for a discus punch but Eden ducks it. He hooked Muru in and full nelson and drilled him into the mat with a snap Dragon suplex. Muru tried to get up but Eden runs in and absolutely busts his jaw with a stiff fucking H-Bomb! Billy: Shitfire! Hand of God! Chris Avery: Just shattered Muru’s jaw!
Eden is clearly in pain because of that arm but hooks Muru’s leg with his other and pins him! ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!! DING DING DING Ethan Miller: The winner of the second fall, Johnnnnnny Eden!
The referee calls for the second intermission as both men are lying on the mat, sweating and breathing heavily. Tessa again slides into the ring to check on Johnny as he tries to assure her he’s fine. Muru is stirring, trying to sit up but grabbing the back of his neck. Billy: These two competitors are giving it their all in this matchup! Chris Avery: That’s how much being champion means to both of these proud men!
The ref lets both competitors get to their feet before ringing the bell. Johnny and Muru close the gap between each other quickly and start trading lefts and rights making it resemble a brawl in the parking lot of a bar rather than a wrestling match. Eden throws a kick but Muru blocks it and starts peppering the TV champion with jabs before he goes for a discus punch. Johnny blocks it and slams his head into Muru’s nose with a headbutt. Blood flows from Muru’s nose as he plops down into a seated position on the mat. Eden wastes no time and runs, rebounding off the ropes, and coming back to kick Muru in the back of the head with a Shining Wizard! “The Saint” flops down into a cover! ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
KICKOUT!!! Muru kicks out! Eden pops to his feet with a snarl and runs in with another Hand of God but Muru grabs the arm and pulls him down into a Fujiwara Armbar! Johnny struggles and tries to free himself as Muru continues to put pressure on the joints of his right arm. Eden plants he free hand and manges to roll through and reverse it into a cross face! Eden yanks back on the sore neck of Muru as the challenger reaches out, stretching for the bottom rope. Billy: Both men showing their technical prowess here with these submissions and reversals! Chris Avery: Muru tried to dislocate Eden’s shoulder and Eden is trying to snap Muru’s neck.
Muru reaches out, trying to grasp the ropes for a break, but they are too far. Eden plants his feet and pulls back harder but Muru goes with it and rolls Eden onto his back. Before the ref can even do a one count, Johnny is already rolled through and back into the hold but Muru planned for this and snags a grip on the bottom rope. Eden is frustrated as he is forced to let go. Muru is using the ropes to drag himself to his feet as Eden come up behind him. He grabs both of Muru’s arms in a double chicken wing before popping his hips and sending Muru crashing back to the mat with a release Tiger suplex. Eden gets up slowly but makes his way out on the ring onto the apron, leaning over the top rope, demanding Muru get to his feet. Billy: “London’s Greatest Export” looks like he’s ready to fly here. Chris Avery: Going high risk but it’s Evolution and you can’t hold anything back!
Muru gets up slowly as Johnny leaps onto the top rope and springboards off for a flying lariat but Muru catches him on the way down with a Codebreaker and the crowd explodes! Billy: SHITFIRE! WHAT A COUNTER BY MURU! Chris Avery: That’s it! Cover him Muru! We got a new champ!
Muru, exhausted, throws an arm over Edens body. ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
KICKOUT!!!Billy: WHAT?!?! HOW IN THE HELL DID HE KICK OUT?!?!? Chris Avery: What resolve by “The Saint”!
Muru looks up at the referee, holding up three fingers as the referee shakes his head no and holds up two fingers. Muru gets up and grabs Johnny wrist and ankle, dragging him closer to the corner. Muru climbs up to the top rope and leaps off for another Muru Splash but Johnny gets his knees up! Muru crashes down on top of them and Eden rolls him up! ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
KICKOUT!!!Eden crawls to the ropes, clinging to them as he gets up on shaky legs. Muru pushes himself up but is immediately kicked in the face by Eden with a Golden Ratio! Billy: GOD’S GRACE! GOD’S GRACE! Chris Avery: THAT’S IT! EDEN RETAINS!
Eden flops down into a cover! ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
NOOO!!!MURU SHOOTS HIS SHOULDER UP AT THE VERY LAST SECOND! Johnny grabs the sides of his head in disbelief, looking up at the referee who assures him it was a 2 & 9/10s count. “The Saint” stands up, stumbling as he signals for the end. Eden runs in and goes for another Hand of God but Muru rolls him up with a small package but instead of a pin he rolls them both through to their feet. He spins Eden around and gives him a Final Cut Backbreaker into a Jumping Neckbreaker! Billy: SHITFIRE! SPILT MILK! SPILT MILK! Chris Avery: Watch your blood pressure, Billy!
Muru rolls over into a cover, draping an arm across Eden! ONE!
TWO!!
THR---
NOOO!!!EDEN GOT A FOOT ON THE ROPES!!!! Muru looks in shock at this, pulling his hair with his hands. Billy: SHITFIRE! EDEN GOT A FOOT ON THE ROPES! I THOUGHT IT WAS OVER! Chris Avery: Muru would’ve been Television Champion if he hit Spilt Milk just a few inches to the left!
Muru grabs Johnny by the ears and pulls him up before spinning him around, trying to go for Spilt Milk again. Eden turns out of it and slams an elbow into the back of Muru’s neck. This sends Muru stumbling forward, and Eden falls back against the ropes. Muru turns and charges towards Eden. Eden sees this and runs at Muru. Both men have the same idea and take each other out with clotheslines, both man lying flat on the mat, utterly spent from the grueling 2/3 falls match. Billy: Both of these competitors are laying it all on the line here tonight! Chris Avery: Evolution brings out the best in everyone! This is what Action Wrestling is all about!
The referee takes notice that both men are down, and he starts to count. ONE...
TWO...
THREE...Billy: These guys been through it all tonight! What more can they give?! FOUR...
FIVE...
SIX...Chris Avery: They're starting to stir and crawling toward each other!
But the count remains... SEVEN...
EIGHT...
NINE...Muru shoots forward with a forearm smash, but Eden catches the arm and locks in a wrist-lock, then maneuvers to a grounded top wrist-lock, putting everything he has into damaging Muru's shoulder. Billy: SHITFIRE!! THAT'S THE LONDON DUNGEON!!
The referee checks on Muru, who is reaching out with all of his soul for the ropes. Eden pushes down on the hold. Muru is moments from acromioclavicular joint separation and he-- Chris Avery: MURU TAPPED! IT'S OVER! EDEN RETAINS! DING DING DING
Eden releases the hold, and he falls to the mat, exhausted from this vigorous bout. Muru falls to the mat, where he rolls to the back and holds his damaged arm close. Ethan Miller: The winner of this match... and STILLLLL Action Wrestling Television Champion... JOHNNYYYYYYY EEEEEEEEDEEENNNN!!!!!
His music plays and he gets to the ropes, using them to pull himself up. The fans go wild for him as he looks out at them. He turns around and the referee hands him the championship. He holds it high in the air, and then looks over to Muru, who is being checked out by medical staff in the corner. He pulls himself up with his good arm, and staggers to the center of the ring. Eden joins him there. The two share words off-mic and then Muru raises Eden's arm. Billy: I dig the sportsmanship here, pal! Chris Avery: Yeahhhhh but look at Muru, Billy. He can't take his eyes off of the Television Championship. Billy: I got a feelin' we ain't seen the last of saga between 'em.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:23 GMT -5
A solid, lighter oak door floats ini a sea of black with light spots, stars, as if it were 1959 again and Rod Serling came on American televisions with “The Twightlight Zone”. A familiar voice begins to speak. Movie Trailer Guy: What if reality isn’t as simple as it seems? What if its more complex than that. Say there is a door, one that opens up to another dimension, somewhere beyond this world. One day this door opens and in walks…wait, what the fu…
A man walks through, wearing purple aviators, a tie-dyed shirt, the pattern, mesmorizing with its mix of green, blue, red, yellow, orange, culminating in the shape of a magic mushroom. The left knee of his jeans are tattered, revealing his kneecap. To top it all off, the man was barefoot. The man looks around, After a second or two goes by the man greets the narrator with a chill, laid back “Whats Up?” The narrator is flustered. Movie Trailer Guy: Wait? Hold up…hold the fuck on. You can hear me? Who the hell are you?
Brandon Leno: What up dude, Brandon Leno!
Movie Trailer Guy: What the fuck is this shit? Dale, what unprofessional shit is this!Ignoring the bickering going on in the background between the crew and narrator, Leno reaches into his pocket. He retrieves a joint from his pocket and places it inbetween his lips, but as he searches his person, he realizes that he doesn’t have lighter. Brandon Leno: Yo! Hey, dudes, any of you got a light?!
This brought abrupt silence. It stayed silent for a few seconds before someone spoke. Leno stared in the air, as if he were talking to someone in the sky. Movie Trailer Guy: ….And he’s a druggie?! Are you fucking kidding me Dale?! Fuck this…I quit!
Brandon Leno: So…is that a no on the light? No light?
As Purple Haze plays, some dust is kicked up by an easterly wind in the desert. As the dust cloud fades, a figure walks through…that figure is Brandon Leno. Brandon Leno: Action Wrestling, what is up! It’s your boy, Mr. Psychedelic, the Guru of Groovy! I figured I would throw this little package together to kind of let you, the AW audience, who Brandon Leno really is.
Leno is now joined by numerous people, a party has assembled. As the partygoers dance, many of them with cups that no doubtedly contain one of two things, water…or alcohol, Leno stands front and center, lighting a joint. He takes a couple of puffs, blowing out the smoke slowly, hazing up the camera lens. Brandon Leno: Despite what that movie voice said, I am not a druggie…I just smoke some weed…and drop some acid, maybe some shrooms But any of that other shit, fuck that man.
Leno puts the joint between his lips and takes two long drags. A heavy, relaxing exhale rises from his lungs as he pushes the remaining smoke from his throat. Brandon Leno: I love music and professional wrestling, baby. Growing up my papi showed me old tapes of the original Tiger Mask in Japan. I fell in love with it, man. But it wasn’t until I got into Muay Thai, that this dream became a reality. I wasn’t comfortable at first, you know. I had to create my style, and that’s exactly what I did. I call it Psy-Thai, it's pretty dope!
Pausing, Leno takes a few more hits before passing it to a beautiful blonde behind him. She takes a hit and presses her lips to his, blowing the smoke into his lungs. A quick look of seduction is passed between the two and the screen fades into a hazy mist.
A celestial banjo carrying an ethereal ambiance flows smoothly as the haze clears. Brandon Leno walks through the woods, randomly stopping at intervals that are not quite similar in their length of time. This time he has no shirt on, showing the tattoos that cover his body. Brandon Leno: I loved AW, and the fans started diggin me. But I lost my way. Trusted some people that I never should have been around.
Leno pulls out a joint and lights it. The sweet scent fills his nostrils, tickling his senses, which feeds that dopamine. Brandon Leno: A lot has changed since I left man. AW has changed, many of those I began my career against are gone. The wind didn’t blow the same those days man. Something just wasn’t right, and I struggled for months to figure out what I was missing. So one night I took a trip to the desert and I went on a “vision quest” man. I learned a lot during those two days in the desert.
The celestial banjo continues to fill the background with a spacial sound. A snake his can be heard every so often as well. Brandon Leno: But the biggest revelation was that I wasn’t home. I’m not talking about Austin, or Berkeley where I was staying when I left, When I say home I mean the sweet halls of Action Wrestling baby! So, I have decided to come back to AW and continue the greatest love of my life, outside of the sweet mary jane, pro wrestling baby!
He reaches a clearing, revealing a spectacular view of a city, as the sun sets in the background. It’s not known which city this is, but the sight is something of utter beauty, which his gaze continues to fix on, his hand in an almost automatic reaction reaches up to his mouth and he puffs on the joint again before releasing the heavy smoke into the air, watching it slowly dissipate. Brandon Leno: Mr. Psychedelic will return and my main goal this time around is to make AW groovy again, man! Let's have some fuckin fun kids. I’m talking epic smoke sessions with some smoke shows, bomb ass house parties, trippin' while road trippin’, I mean who says no to a good time, baby! All I know is it’s going to feel SOOO good to be back baby, back in the saddle putting on one hell of a show for the millions of fans out there, having a groovy ass time doing it too, man. Get your popcorn and drinks, drop a hit, smoke that shit…Brandon Leno is back, baby!The banjo stops and the scene fades.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:28 GMT -5
Billy: Folks, this match gonn' be brutal. Chris Avery: Should it really be called a match? This is damn fight between two former best friends, all because one of them cost the other a title. Billy: I don’t think that’s really how it happened, pal. I truly believe Sara was lookin’ out for Addy when she held her back in that match. Chris Avery: That’s not how Addy sees it, and that’s why we’re here tonight. They were already on a path to a match tonight, but one out of mutual respect. When Addy swung that shovel, all bets were off. Billy: It’s been pert near four years since the last Buried Alive Match here in Action Wrestling… and for good reason. At AW Chaos, that’s where Raging Dead was murder--- Chris Avery: Sorry about that, folks. We are legally required to state that Raging Dead died as a result of a pre-existing heart condition and not as a result of homicide at the hands of Frank Lowe. Billy: Whatever. Chris Avery: Now would be a good time to let you all know that viewer discretion is advised. Ethan Miller: The following match is for the Action Wrestling Cruiserweight Championship!
The fans pop. Ethan Miller: … and it is a Buried Alive Match!
The fans pop hard… because they like dangerous matches… Ethan Miller: Introducing first… the challenger…
"Graveyard (Ozone Mix)" by Halsey ft. Murder Ninja starts to play. Sara Pettis walks out onto the stage to thunderous reaction. ♫ It's crazy when The thing you love the most is the detriment Let that sink in You can think again When the hand you wanna hold is a weapon and You're nothin' but skin ♫ ♫ Oh, 'cause I keep diggin' myself down deeper I won't stop 'til I get where you are I keep running, I keep running, I keep running ♫
♫ They say I may be making a mistake I would've followed all the way, no matter how far I know when you go down all your darkest roads I would've followed all the way to the graveyard ♫ A highlight reel appears on the ACTIONtron of her putting down champion after champion throughout her career. She makes her way down the ramp and--- Billy: SHITFIRE!!!
Sara is attacked from behind by a shovel wielding Addy! Billy: SON OF A BITCH!
The referee calls for the opening bell. DING DING DINGSara instantly falls onto the stage. Addy raises the shovel over his head and swings down. Sara instinctively rolls out of the way and the shovel slams hard on the stage, snapping the head off and sending it into the crowd. Billy: FAN DOWN! FAN DOWN! Chris Avery: DAMN! A FAN JUST GOT HIT IN THE FACE WITH THE SHOVEL HEAD!
Medics rush over and separate the crowd to tend to the injured fan. Addy just laughs maniacally. Billy: THERE’S BLOOD EVERYWHERE!
The camera pans back to Sara and Addy on the stage. With the wooden handle in hand, Addy measures up Sara as she gets to her feet. She swings and hits Sara in the midsection, then cracks her over the back with the handle. Sara falls down on the cold steel of the stage and Addy holds the handle high in the air, soaking up the disdain from the fans in attendance. Addy drops the handle and turns back to Sara. She pulls Sara up and tosses her off of the stage, slamming into a barricade nearby. Addy climbs down from the stage and she drags Sara up to her feet, ramming her back-first into the barricade. She grabs Sara by the hair and walks over to the stage, slamming her head onto the ramp. Addy rolls Sara onto the ramp and she looks back at the fans, staring out into the sea of disdain. When she turns back, Sara is out of reach. Billy: Looks like she’s headed to the buried alive area, pal!
Addy climbs up on the ramp and walks toward Sara, who falls off the other side of the ramp and she lands hard on the concrete. Chris Avery: Oh no, Billy. That look in Sara’s eyes. She’s clearly not okay.
Addy looks down at Sara, who grabs ahold of the guardrail to stand up. Sara turns around and looks up at Addy. Addy A: HAHA, BITCH! I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND!
Addy clenches hER fists and jumps off the ramp, looking for a double axe handle. Sara falls out of the way and Addy crashes into the barricade, pushing it into a few fans extremely hard. Billy: SHITFIRE! Chris Avery: We are going to have so many lawsuits on our hands once this match is over! Billy: Look at Sara! That gal’s bleedin’ like a stuck pig!
Sure enough. The camera gets close enough to see that Sara is bleeding from just above her eye, likely from having her head slammed on the ramp. Sara starts to push herself up, realizing she’s already in trouble. With a sigh, she pushes up to her feet and holds onto the barricade, more worried about the fans at ringside who were hit when Addy came off the ramp. She wipes the blood from her eyes and walks over to Addy, stomping away at her. She bumps into a cameraman and gets a sadistic smile. Billy: DON'T DO IT!
Sara grabs the camera on the man's shoulder and shoves him out of the way. Chris Avery: That's a $100,000 camera!! Billy: Brandon Zaslav gon’ be piiiiiiissed!! Chris Avery: Good!!
Addy slowly gets to her feet and Sara charges, smashing the camera into the back of her head. Pieces of the camera go everywhere as Addy falls to the floor. Sara is quick to pull Addy up and then slam her into the barricade. She grabs Addy by the throat. Sara Pettis: YOU WANNA GET NUTS?! COME ON! LET'S GET NUTS!
Sara looks out at the fans and then points to the buried alive area. They cheer as she walks Addy over and he tosses Addy to the ground. She rolls a few feet from the grave. Sara then stops, dead in her tracks. She stares into the grave. She turns around and gets dirt thrown into her eyes by Addy, then a punch directly to her groin. Billy: WHAT A CUNT PUNCH!! Chris Avery: Come on, Billy!! Billy: I don’t give a fuck, pal!! I’m gon’ be unemployed in a couple hours!!
Sara collapses onto the ground, next to the grave, holding her groin. Addy looks out at the crowd as they boo her. She turns back and stomps again on Sara’s groin. Billy: Them fans don't like Addy. They throwin' trash at her!
A water bottle is hurled in air and Addy miraculously catches it. She smiles and takes a drink. She tosses the bottle aside and goes to Sara, kicking her hard in the stomach. Hard enough that she throws up. Billy: SICK!
The referee goes to check on Sara. Addy gets pissed and shoves him hard into the unmarked tombstone. He hits her head pretty hard. Billy: ZEBRA DOWN! Chris Avery: I don't understand why this match even needs a referee. Billy: To call for the bell maybe?
Addy shows concern for the ref or a brief moment, long enough to be caught off guard when Sara is up and bites the back of her neck, puncturing the skin. Addy shoves her off and now we get a great visual of Sara, blood dripping down her chin. Chris Avery: IS SHE PICKING FLESH OUT OF HIS TEETH?! Billy: FUCKIN' SICK!
Affirmative. Now with a mesmerized look on her face soaked in both of their blood, she follows Addy as she heads toward the entrance. Chris Avery: Is she trying to… leave?! Billy: I would if I had a damn hole in my damn neck!
Sara catches up with Addy, who swings her elbow back and catches Sara in the mouth. Sara staggers back and then spits out a tooth. With a sadistic smile on her face, she watches as Addy walks behind the curtains and starts shouting off camera. Moments later, Addy walks out through the curtain, carrying a… very different shovel… Billy: Oh, this ain’t good, pal! Chris Avery: What isn’t? Billy: I recognize that shovel…
… and so does Sara. She looks at Addy is dismay. Addy A: You know where you are?! You're in the jungle, baby! You're gonna die!
Sara charges at Addy. Addy swings the shovel. Sara ducks behind and catches Addy in a waistlock, then snap German suplexes Addy on the stage. Her head bounces off of the steel and the shovel goes flying to the side of the stage. Sara is slow to get to her feet after that maneuver, and she looks down at Addy, who has a glazed look in her eyes. Sara Pettis: YOU BROUGHT THIS ON YOURSELF!
Sara looks over at that shovel and she remorsefully walks over to pick it up. She walks back to Addy, as she tries to get to her feet. Sara slams the head of the shovel over Addy’s back, and she crumbles back onto the stage. Sara places the head of the shovel on the back of Addy’s head and we get a closeup of Sara’s face, as tears and blood drip down her face. Billy: Don’t do it, Sara! Chris Avery: Folks at home, another reminder that viewer discretion is advised.
Sara reluctantly raises the shovel over her head and--- Billy: It’s Lexi Sparkles!!
Indeed. Lexi is rushes out from backstage and she stands between the fallen Addy and Sara with the shovel raised high above her head. She is pleading with Sara to stop before this goes too far. Sara argues that this has to end, and she knows what needs to be done. All the while, Addy is crawling to the entrance and pulling herself to her feet. Sara lowers the shovel and hands it to Lexi, and Addy rushes from behind her. She shoves Lexi into Sara, and their skulls collide. Lexi falls to the stage and Sara staggers back to the edge of the stage. Addy pulls Sara back, and locks her into a pumphandle. She spits on Sara, and then wrecks her with a pumphandle half-nelson driver on the stage. Billy: HAWK TUAH! SHE DONE SPIT ON THAT THANG! Chris Avery: Ugh.
Addy gets to her feet and she looks over to the grave. She grabs Sara by the wrists and drags her across the stage. The closer she gets, the closer Lexi gets to her feet. As Addy is standing next to the grave, Lexi finally makes her way over. Lexi Sparkles: Please, Addy! Please! This has to stop! Addy A: I agree! The only way this ends… is with Sara six feet under… just like your daddy!
A collective groan is heard throughout the arena. Billy: Oh… shit… fire… Chris Avery: That was a poor choice of words.
Addy’s eyes widen, realizing she just said that shit out loud. Lexi is overcome by generations of rage and she spears Addy into the open grave. The camera is quick to pan down and show Lexi laying down heavy strikes to Addy’s face, as Addy is desperate to guard herself from further damage. Blow after blow weakens Addy’s defenses until her arms go limp to her sides. The referee finally interferes and jumps down into the open grave, dragging Lexi off of Addy. By now, Sara drags herself to a seated position at the edge of the open grave, just now realizing what was going on at the bottom. The referee drags Lexi back to where a small ladder is in place, and forces her to climb up and out of the grave. Billy and Chris are dead silent as they watch along with the world. Lexi helps Sara to her feet, and then looks down at that shovel. Lexi picks it up and hands it to Sara, who looks down at her unconscious former best friend. With great hesitation, she sticks the head of the shovel into the pile of dirt next to her, and she shovels enough onto Addy that the referee feels confident in calling for the bell. DING DING DING Billy: She’s done it, pal. She’s finally won the Cruiserweight Title. Chris Avery: But at what cost, Billy? Ethan Miller: Here is your winner… and NNNEEEWWW… Action Wrestling Cruiserweight Champion… SSSAAARRRAAA---
Before he can finish the announcement, Sara jumps down into the open grave and she starts digging into the dirt. She then pulls Addy up and into her arms. She holds Addy close, and the camera gets a shot of her pleading for Addy to be okay. Moments later, Addy’s arms wrap around Sara and the place fucking explodes with emotion. THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 Sara helps Addy up, and then over to the ladder. She helps Addy climb the ladder, where Lexi is standing at the top. With tears streaming down her face, Lexi reaches down and grabs ahold of Addy’s arms, helping her the rest of the way up. Moments later, Sara makes her way up. Despite all of the trauma they’ve caused each other over the last several weeks, Lexi and Sara sandwich hug Addy to a thunderous reaction from the fans. Chris Avery: What a beautiful, yet unexpected moment! A polar opposite ending compared to the last Buried Alive Match here in Action Wrestling! Billy: It may be messy and it may be bloody… but this story has a happy ending! Sara Pettis is the final Action Wrestling Cruiserweight Champion! What a beautiful goddamn moment to be alive! “Twenty-Five Eight” by Z Mann Zilla (yes, it's a real song) starts to play throughout the arena, and the emotions experienced on the stage amplify. The referee hands Sara the Cruiserweight Championship, and she holds it close to her chest. Addy and Lexi raise her arms in victory, and then they bask in the emotions pouring out from the crowd together. YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 YOU DE-SERVE IT! 👏👏👏👏👏 Fade to--
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:32 GMT -5
Evolution is in full swing and the fans in Sofi Stadium are going wild. Suddenly the stage goes dark and the opening chords of “Wings of Feather and Wax”by Killer be Killed echo through the speakers as a waterfall of sparks rains down from above the entrance. A spotlight shines right above the ramp and a figure in a blue suit is standing there with his arms outstretched and a microphone in his hand. He looks out at the sea of humanity and a smirk spreads across his chiseled face as he starts towards the ring. Billy: Who in the…? Chris Avery: That’s Alex Andrews! He just signed with Action Wrestling this past week! But I don’t think anyone expected him to be here tonight. Billy: I guess he couldn’t wait to make his debut and he picked a hell of a night to do it.
Alex slowly makes his way down the ramp and raises the microphone up. Alex Andrews: You can go ahead and cut the music. Holy hell! Sofi Stadium, how the hell are you?
The crowd cheers as Alex makes it to the bottom of the ramp. He high fives a few people at ringside and makes his way up the steps onto the apron. Alex Andrews: If you don’t already know who I am then allow me to introduce myself. I am Alex Andrews, and I am the Showstealer! I am the Avatar of Arrogance, and I am here to establish an era of dominance that this company has never seen before!
Alex steps into the ring and marches towards the hard camera side of the ring. He leans on the top rope and smiles again. Alex Andrews: But that’s all stuff I’m certain you guys have heard before from every jerkoff that has come into this place. So what makes me any different? What separates me from all of those guys? I could tell you about all the titles I’ve won and the wars I’ve waged with top names all over the world in every company I’ve been in. For 23 years I’ve been in every type of match you can think of and spilled blood in dozens of countries but you guys don’t really care about any of that. You’ve heard all that shit before and honestly none of that matters. This is Action Wrestling! Everything I did before was just to get me here. This is the major leagues. This is the Mecca of our sport. I mean look around man. 68,000 people are packed to the rafters here to watch the best in the world get in this ring and fight their hearts out just for the chance to achieve immortality. And there are millions more watching all over the planet. So none of that shit I did before matters. I’m back to square one, but trust me, I won’t be there for long.
Alex takes a few steps back and unbuttons his coat. Alex Andrews: Let me tell you guys what my plan is. It’s real simple. I’m going to come out here each and every week and steal the fucking show! That’s what I do. I make it a point, no matter where I am on the card, that when the show is over you’re not talking to your buddies the next day about anybody else but me. It doesn’t matter if I’m opening the show or headlining, when the night is over my name is on everyone’s lips. I could be in an hour long war or a three minute backstage segment, it doesn’t matter. When the show is over I am what you remember. That’s why I am the Showstealer. That’s why this company signed me as soon as I became a free agent and that is why you will all be chanting my name each and every week!
A small chant of “Alex! Alex! Alex” can be heard coming from the crowd. Alex smiles and nods. Alex Andrews: Get used to hearing that folks. Tonight is only the beginning. Soon enough you are going to bear witness to the ascendance of Alex Andrews to the top of Action Wrestling. I know right now all this is just words said by a guy making his debut. But I am going to spend the rest of my career proving to you that I can back them up.
Alex tosses the mic aside and spreads his arms out. He slowly spins in a circle before exiting the ring and hopping to the ground. Billy: Strong words from the new guy. We’ll see soon enough if he’s got the skills to back them up.Chris Avery: I’ve seen a lot of his past work and he’s got a lot of talent. But like he said, none of that matters here. We’ll see if he can hang here in Action Wrestling soon enough.Billy: It ain't Action Wrestlin' anymore, pal. Chris Avery: That's going to take some getting used to.
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:38 GMT -5
Ethan Miller: The following is scheduled for ONE FALL... AND IT IS FOR THE ACTION WRESTLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!
The crowd reacts to the emotion in Miller's voice with a huge pop, the camera pans around to the crowd to see an "AW FOREVER" sign and the fans in the front row going crazy. Chris Avery: The emotions and energy are running high for the biggest main event in Evolution history, for the Action Wrestling World Championship. Billy: ONE FALLLLL ... fuck I missed my mark alright Miller, do that shit again! Ethan Miller: Introducing first...
The lights begin flashing wildly, alternating between plain white light and dark red shades, as a haunting, almost sinister sound fills the arena. Suddenly, a roaring guitar riff echoes throughout the arena as a crash of static appears on the screens, followed by a message: ♘♗ 𝓽Ⓔcђηiς𝓐𝓛 𝕕𝓲ⓕⒻĮ℃𝕌ĹtƗ𝐞ş
קĻᗴᵃS𝕖 D𝓞 ⓝσŦ 𝓪đⓙ𝔲丂Ⓣ 𝐘ㄖỮ𝐫 𝔰𝔢𝐓. 👌♚
Then, without warning, the static is consumed by a smiling, dark red face as the ramp lights up with a burst of flame! The instant the flames fade, standing in the center, as though the flames themselves had summoned him, is Teo Blaze. He wears a bright red and gold mask over his face, matching the face that appeared on the tron moments ago. He turns towards the ring, his head hanging slightly to one side limply, even unnaturally, then slowly, he reaches up, and with his left hand...he removes the mask to reveal his face, an expression of wild abandon etched across it, a crooked smile showing a row of bright teeth. With a sinister laugh, he begins walking purposefully towards the ring, his eyes wild with anticipation- yet there is a determined swagger in his step, and as he walks up the stairs to the ring, he holds out the mask in front of him with one hand, the smile on his face matching the mask's smile perfectly. Finally, he steps into the ring, stretching loosely and preparing for the match. Ethan Miller: Making his way to the ring, from Houston, Texas, he weighs in at 195 lbs... THE 2024 HAVOC WINNER... TEO BLAZE!! Chris Avery: Look at the warring emotions on Teo's face as he surveys the crowd, his entire road since the start of the year has brought him here. Multiple title opportunities, including in the six-man Hell In A Cell at Endgame, claiming the World Title by defeating Gerard Angelo, spending several months defending the World Championship against all comers, Angelo cashing in the All-In briefcase... and Teo never backed down, he powered through, eliminating Kyle Shane last to WIN Havoc. Billy: The rise of Teo Blaze this year is one thing about Action Wrestling I love, nobody was taking this dude seriously, they just named off cheeseburgers and Two Gents merch and memes, but Teo has been all heart, and showed why he deserved this spot! Ethan Miller: And his opponent...
The arena’s lights go black, plunging the inside into darkness causing a nervous murmur to flush over the crowd. The ActionTron lights up suddenly, reflecting the night sky over water when stars start flying at the screen with the familiar orchestra music. They turn on the water and fly toward a familiar mountain with the sunrise behind it. The 21 stars form two-thirds of a circle over the mountain but instead of “Paramount”, the cursive font reads “Gerard Angelo” and the crowd fucking boos. “I CAN’T STOP!”
The lights start to flash as “STOP” repeats repeatedly from different speakers in the arena as the beat builds and then drops. BOOM
An explosion of gold fireworks goes off. “I CAN’T STOP!”
The house lights come back on as the hook of “Who Gon Stop Me” rings out through the jam-packed arena as the crowd continues to boo. The lights come back on as Kanye West’s voice serenades the people as they give loud boos, Gerard Angelo is shown standing on stage, back to the crowd, the hood of his hoodie pulled up, right arm raised above his head at an angle, one finger extended. The World Heavyweight Championship is draped over his shoulder, the face plate facing the camera. He throws his hood back with his right hand and spins around to the crowd as he extends one arm like he’s absorbing another wave of booing, the other holding the World title up, a cocky smirk etched across his face as he surveys the crowd behind his trademark sunglasses, He makes his way down to the ring slowly, brushing off fans and taunting them. Ethan Miller: ... From Hollywood, California, weighing in at 225 lbs, he is the ACTION WRESTLING WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION... THE LIVING LEGEND... GERARD ANGELO!!
He stops at the ring stairs, slaps the top step before climbing them, and walks to the center of the ring apron. Angelo surveys the arena again to another round of boos, and poses, holding the championship up as pyro explodes from the four ring posts. Gerard slips through the middle and top rope into the ring. He walks to the opposite ring post before leaping onto the second turnbuckle, raising the title again to the booing crowd. Gerry points to the crowd before unzipping his hoodie, which gets more than a few ladies in the audience to scream out, pulling it off and pretending to toss it to the fans before just dropping it on the floor with a smirk. "The Hollywood Hero" hops down, and reluctantly hands the World title to the referee. He removes his sunglasses, placing them neatly in his corner before leaning back against the turnbuckles, mouthing off to the fans as he stretches. Chris Avery: You look at Gerard Angelo, who is a three time AW World Champion, and he has a history here at Evolution, he ended Dandy Divito's career. He's done so much and become such a cornerstone of this fed, and he'd never let you forget it. Billy: The last few years have all been a story leading to his ultimate triumph, that's how movies about cocky assholes generally work!
As the referee does the initial introductions and tells Teo and Gerard he wants a clean match, the two men step up face to face and have an intense staredown. They look around the crowd, as the referee orders the bell rung--- DING DING DING
---and both men pause, taking in this moment while it happens. Gerard beckons Teo to hit him. Teo looks around in amusement. Gerard grips Teo's face in his hand and piefaces him back in a disrespectful manner. Teo grits his teeth, and runs in to tackle Gerard to the mat with a big spear, following it up with some hard punches to the head. The ref tells Teo to back off, and Teo, goes off in his face and they argue about disqualifications and such. Suddenly, Gerard clubs Teo over the back and begins pounding on him with furious rights. Gerard takes the initiative, snap suplexing Teo down to the canvas. Teo arches his back in pain. Gerard drops an elbow across his chin. He lifts Teo up, but Teo breaks loose and begins peppering Gerard with rights. Gerard blocks one and goes for a right of his own. The two begin to exchange blows left and right, and Teo manages to gain the upper hand, backing Gerard up. Teo grips his hand and whips him into the ropes. Gerard bounces back and Teo trips him with a drop toe hold. Teo flows over and locks in a headlock. After a moment, Gerard fights his way up to his feet. Gerard lifts himself and Teo up from the canvas and shoves Teo into the ropes. Teo bounces back with a shoulder block, sending Gerard down to the mat. Teo eggs Gerard to get up as he backs up to the ropes again, but as he comes off the ropes Gerard jumps up and catches him off guard with a dropkick. Gerard peels Teo up and belly to belly flip suplexes him to the mat, going for the quick pin... ONE!
KICKOUT!!Chris Avery: Both men came out of the gate strong, these two men know each other so well from multi-man matches; Gerard also cashed in to make a match against Teo Blaze a multi-man. But now, one on one, they're holding nothing back!!
Gerard scoops up Teo and walks him to the corner, where he proceeds to bounce Teo's head off the turnbuckle. Teo hangs on to the top rope, checking his mouth for blood. Gerard turns him around and unleashes a flurry of right hands. Finally, Teo ducks under one of them and flings Gerard into the corner. Teo lays in a few knife edge chops, drawing "WOOOOOOO" after "WOOOOOOO" from the crowd. Teo grips Gerard by the arm and whips him into the opposite corner. Teo follows up by charging in, and then he hops up on the second turnbuckle in front of Gerard, motions to the crowd to get them fired up, then snaps off a monkey flip that tosses Gerard across the ring. Teo runs across the ring after him and drops a leg across his throat. Teo goes for a cover. ONE!
KICKOUT!!Teo gets to his feet, measuring Gerard as he motions for him to get up, pacing around the ring. Teo bounces his foot a little bit, then as Gerard gets to his feet Teo goes for the Blazing Knee to blast Gerard with already. Suddenly Gerard slides to the outside. The crowd boo's loudly as Gerard recuperates on the outside, shaking the cobwebs out of his head. Teo makes a "this close" gesture at Gerard, who looks on with a pissed off snarl. Teo tells Angelo to get back in the ring. Gerard walks around, taking his time. Gerard climbs up onto the apron slowly, and Teo holds his hands up innocently to signify he won't attack. Gerard stands on the apron, and Teo walks over, with the ref between them, as both men are talking trash. Teo is talking down to Angelo, mocking him, and then Gerard reaches over and pokes Teo in the eye. Teo stumbles away and Gerard comes into the ring, taking him down with a chop block to the back of the knee. Teo grits his teeth in pain as he holds his knee, and Gerard takes a moment to boot his kneecap. He sweeps Teo to the mat and continues to boot his knee, then he grips the leg and performs a leg whip. Teo rolls around, holding his leg. Chris Avery: Where would we be without Gerard Angelo resorting to the lowest common denominator, huh? It's an important layer to the whole thing. Billy: Ackshually Gerard Angelo doing greasy thug shitheel things is awesome and you just suck eggs, I'll die on this hill. Chris Avery: Why are you only this partisan when people remember you are?
Teo yells in pain as Gerard applies a single leg boston crab. Teo reaches for the ropes, but they're just out of reach. The ref asks Teo if he gives up, but Teo refuses. Teo inches closer to the rope. Gerard shakes his head in a sadistic manner and pulls him back to the center of the ring. He sits back on the hold. Teo shouts in pain. The ref asks if he gives up, but Teo screams "No!!" Billy: Don't give up, Teo, you have too much Latin machismo!!! (then to someone off-camera, sotto voce) - this guy is white though, right, he just bought a Day of the Dead mask somewhere? I'm just saying...
Teo fights his way to the ropes again, and finally reaches out and grabs the bottom rope. Gerard is forced to break the hold. Gerard boots Teo a few times. He lifts Teo up and whips him into the corner, coming in for a corner clothesline, but Teo sticks his boots up and Gerard runs right into them. Gerard rolls to his feet, and then is hit with an even harder dropkick. Teo grips his injured knee in pain for a moment, then he jerks Gerard up and then slams him down with a simple side slam. Teo waits for Gerard to get up, then charges at him. Gerard boots him in the kneecap on the way across the ring. Teo shouts in pain, dropping to one knee. Gerard grips the head and then plants him with the an inverted exploder suplex. He goes for a cover. Chris Avery: ANGELO WITH EXCALIBUR PRIME!! ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Chris Avery: Gerard has really worked that knee over, making it hard for Teo to function, or even walk! Billy: Please, old veterans like Teo Blaze who came through WCF and have spent six years in AW can't walk, he's practically tottering around on a cane, pffft. Chris Avery: You... do know that Teo's younger than you, right? Billy, aren't you like forty? Billy: I'm only thirty-four, but a diet of lamb tacos with barbecue sauce and Mountain Dew variants is not good for your skincare. I'm not SENSITIVE ABOUT IT OR ANYTHING.
Gerard endeavors to lift Teo but DAMN Teo rocks him with a single knee facebuster. Teo's jaw stretches in pain, and he kicks out his knee a little bit, selling the pain of having his knee ripped apart. Teo pushes himself up to his feet and lifts Gerard up, gripping him and hitting a trio of rolling vertical suplexes, popping the hips with each one. Then he bounces to the ropes and hits a beautiful corkscrew senton backsplash on Angelo in the middle of the ring. He covers... Chris Avery: Look like Teo's speeding up! ONE!
TWO!!
KICKOUT!!!Teo slaps the mat in frustration, and he slowly pulls himself to his feet, rubbing his knee, and showing that fight from underneath babyface spirit as he grits his teeth, reaches his feet where he picks Gerard up off the mat leveling him with a knife edge chop across the chest. Gerard turns away, groaning and holding his chest, but as Teo turns his head a bit too cocky, and he runs to the ropes, going for a sliding German suplex, but Angelo elbows him off. Gerard jumps up and goes the same route as Teo, running off the ropes and going for a springboard Oscutter. Teo rolls out of the way but rather than going for another offensive attack off the ropes, he simply dropkicks Gerard as he's coming down in the chest from a standing position. He drags up Gerard and sets him up for fourth vertical suplex. Gerard hooks the leg around Teo making sure he isn't going anywhere this time. Teo tries again, and Gerard does the same thing again. Then, Gerard kicks Teo's knee out. Chris Avery: And Gerard continues to work that injured knee. Billy: With good reason, who ever heard of five amigos'.
Gerard runs off the ropes as he comes in with another chop block to Teo's knee. Teo rolls around the ring gripping his knee. Gerard comes in laying a series of boots to Teo. He then lays a few stomps to Teo's knee, Teo crawls to the ropes as Gerard stalks behind him like a viper in waiting. As Teo pulls himself up he turns to Gerard, and Gerard takes him down with a cringe-worthy dragon screw of such velocity that the crowd winces at the surety of Teo's ligaments being torn apart. Gerard sets Teo's knee across the middle rope, Gerard then runs off the ropes and comes in with a huge kick to the back of Teos knee. Teo drops to the mat as he rolls towards the corner in pain. Gerard climbs outside the ropes where he grips Teos legs and pulls him closer to the post, Angelo then grips Teo's knee and slams it against the steel post. He does this again and again, then a fourth time for good measure. He then pulls Teo's knee against the post, backs up then runs in big booting Teos knee into the post. Teo climbs out of the corner in obvious agony. Teo staggers to his feet where Gerard quickly runs in kicking Teo's knee, Teo flops back to the mat. Gerard then grips Teo's legs and wraps them into a figure four. Chris Avery: This isn't even a flashy, showy finish for Angelo, he's showing a sadistic side that he doesn't tap into much. Teo Blaze has pushed him to a point where he's trying to break Teo down piece by piece! Billy (chanting): He tapped out, he tapped out!! Chris Avery: Not yet he hasn't, Teo Blaze is all heart, and he always does his best to fight through. Billy: Nah this bitch giving up real quick I'm just practicing for the inevitable, Avery.
Teo screams out as Gerard has the lock in firm, and several long moments pass. The crowd is cheering and clapping rhythmically, trying to will Teo back into it. Teo's face is going blood red. The crowd is chanting loudly "TEO, TEO, TEO", the referee asks Teo if he gives and Teo refuses. Gerard screams "tap!", but Teo shakes his head with intent. He then slowly begins to turn his body, Gerard tries to resist but Teo finally turns his body over reversing the pressure, Gerard has no choice but to let go. Teo crawls to the corner where he uses the turnbuckles to pull himself up, he turns spotting a charging Gerard, he moves as Gerard goes for a splash, Gerard head hits the turnbuckle, as he staggers out and turns Teo hits a superkick out of nowhere. Teo grimaces, and begins banging on his knee, and massaging his kneecap trying to get some feeling back into it. Teo gets to his feet, starting to lift Gerard up and lay him against the ropes with some right hands. Gerard reverses the positioning and starts hammering away with right hands to the face of Teo before sending Teo over the top rope and out to the floor again. Gerard drops down to the mat before rolling out to the floor after Teo. Gerard reaches down picking Teo up off the mat before he hurls Teo into the steel steps where he crashes into the steps with his right knee. The contact causes Teo to flip over the steps before landing hard on the floor as he clutches his right knee. The referee starts to lay the count to both men as Gerard comes around the corner of the ring with a straight assault on the right knee of Teo with kicks before he picks Teo up and sends him back into the ring under the bottom rope. Gerard slides into the ring as well where he pulls himself to his feet and measures Teo as he pushes himself up off the mat and back to a vertical base only to receive a chop block from behind to the right knee which sends Teo back to the mat screaming in pain! Gerard picks up the right leg as he rolls Teo over to his back. He yanks Teo towards the ropes where he drapes Teo’s right leg across the bottom rope. Gerard steps up on the middle rope where he gets more momentum before driving his weight down on top of the right knee of the Havoc winner. Gerard steps back up on the middle ropes where he drives his weight down across the right knee of Teo a second time. The referee checks on Teo as Gerard yanks the right leg off the ropes before dragging Teo out to the center of the ring where he executes a one legged Boston crab! There’s a mixed reaction from the crowd as Gerard cranks back on the right leg while sitting further on the lower back of Teo. The referee asks Teo to surrender. He refuses before starting to crawl towards the ropes. Gerard quickly transitions into a STF submission! The referee once again asks Teo to surrender, and again he refuses. Gerard cranks on the STF as the referee continues to ask Teo to surrender, and again Teo refuses. The bottom rope is inches away from his grasp and with one last effort Teo pulls his body close enough to the ropes to grab the bottom rope! The referee calls for the break yet Gerard doesn’t release the hold. The ref gives him to a count of five for disqualification, and Gerard finally breaks at, let's say, 4 and an eighth. Angelo releases the hold and is admonished by the official as he reaches his feet. Teo clutches at his right knee. Gerard makes his way back over towards Teo where he picks him up off the mat. Gerard drives Teo back into a neutral corner with a shoulder block before he takes the right leg of Teo and props it up on the middle rope where Gerard then starts kicking away at the knee cap! The crowd starts to rally behind Blaze as a “TEO, TEO, TEO" chant builds even LOUDER than before, until it shakes the rafters! We need one of those decibel level thingies. Chris Avery: The fans are trying to will Teo Blaze back into this!
The referee lays the count to Gerard as he continues to kick away at the right knee before backing away from the corner to loud boos from the crowd. Teo manages to pull his leg back into the ring as Gerard charges forward looking for a clothesline, Teo quickly counters with a reverse elbow that sends Gerard staggering backwards towards the center of the ring. Teo steps up on the middle rope before leaping off with a crossbody that sends Gerard to the mat and rolling out to the floor under the bottom rope while Teo continues to grab at his right knee. Teo rolls towards the ropes where he uses them to help him get to his feet while out on the floor Gerard is shown working his way to his feet. Teo paces to the middle of the ring, barrelling across and then vaulting over with a Fosbury flop, clearing the top rope all the way to the outside, taking down the Hollywood Hero to a huge ovation from the crowd! Chris Avery: Did you see the height on that as Teo vaulted over the ropes?! Billy: Even with a damaged limb!
Teo manages to take a mount position on Gerard before hammering away with wild right hands to the face! Teo pushes himself up off the body of Gerard before picking him up and taking him towards the announcers table. Teo picks Gerard up before dropping him ribs and face first across the announcers table! Teo turns and limps towards the ring where he rolls in before rolling right back out breaking the referee’s count. Teo picks Gerard up off the floor before driving him lower back first into the ring apron followed by a stiff right hand to the right ribs which nearly drops Gerard. Teo rolls Gerard back into the ring before climbing up on the ring apron where he steps back through the ropes. Teo reaches down picking Gerard up off the mat before hurling him into the corner. He takes Gerard back into a corner where he delivers shoulder blocks to ribs before delivering a european uppercut. Gerard sags down, dazed, in the corner. Teo brings Gerard into the ropes where he shoots him across the ring with an irish whip, Gerard bounces off the ropes and Teo comes off the ropes with a springboard into a high angle dive that takes Gerard down! Gerard hits the mat like a ton of bricks. Chris Avery: TEO WITH A MODIFIED HABANERO HURRICANE! THROWING ALL CAUTION TO THE WINDS!!
Teo takes a moment to draw in a few gasping lungfuls of air, looking around at the crowd, then he begins shaking with adrenaline. Teo slithers over to the ring apron before using the ropes to pull himself to his feet. The crowd gets louder and louder as Teo starts to scale the turnbuckles. Teo stands up on the top turnbuckle! The crowd roars as Teo delivering a moonsault to the ribs of a prone Gerard! Teo quickly makes the cover hooking the nearest leg! ONE!
TWO!!
THR--KICKOUT!!!Gerard throws a shoulder up off the mat at the last second to a nice pop from the crowd. Suddenly the crowd starts breaking out into a "FIGHT FOREVER" chant! Chris Avery: These two are giving this a big fight, main event feel throwing all the bombs at each other! That's how much being World Champion means, that's how much holding this company on their back means! Billy: Real big hoss energy firing tonight! Chris Avery: Think of all the shit they've been through mutually, from Turmoil to the six-man Hell in a Cell, to the triple threat, to Gerard's cash-in, to Havoc! This road has brought them together time and again! But only one man can walk away tonight! Only ONE man can end Evo holding the World Title up high!!
Teo doesn't allow himself or Gerard a moment's respite, he is already on his feet as he stomps away at the right arm and shoulder of Gerard. Teo reaches down picking Gerard up by the right arm. Teo hammers down with a clubbing blow across the right shoulder of Gerard before backing Angelo up against the ropes, he looks to throw Gerard across the ring, Gerard counters and it's Teo who's sent bouncing off the ropes and into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker by Gerard! Gerard opts not to make the cover as he stands to his feet, and he goes to the turnbuckles. Not to be outdone by Teo's flashy move, Gerard then ascends the ropes, steadying himself, and then he flies off with a Macho Man elbow drop of such impressive distance and height that has the crowd wanting to snap into a Slim Jim, before connecting across the sternum of Teo. The crowd pops as Gerard manages to execute the cover hooking the closest leg! Chris Avery: Not to be outdone by Teo, Gerard goes high risk... and it pays off!! Billy: You know, ego and pride plays such a massive part in this as well as heavy levels of personal fucking dislike, these two duders will not allow the other one the chance to outdo them. ONE!
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THR--KICKOUT!!!Chris Avery: Teo refuses to lose, with so much on the line, he won't let the World Title slip out of his hands again! To him, Gerard Angelo is someone utterly without honor!
"FIGHT FOREVER" explodes from the crowd as Gerard starts working his way back to his feet where he shakes the right arm and shoulder before staggering forward where he picks Teo up off the mat. Angelo swings with a right hand only to have it blocked by Teo and countered with a falling armbreaker across his knees. Teo quickly attempts to lock in an omoplata crossface. Angelo quickly scurries to the ropes before it can fully be locked in! The ref calls for the break. Teo releases and reaches a vertical base where he shows Gerard just how close he was to being possibly put away! Teo picks Gerard up. He locks a front face lock before delivering a snap suplex! The crowd inside the arena comes to a fever pitch as Teo points up to the top turnbuckle. However, he's taken too long to get it going, as he staggers getting onto the top rope. Teo rights himself, finally getting to the rope, set for a moonsault, but then Gerard Angelo shoots forward and runs into the corner, clubbing Teo hard with a chop to the back. Teo winces, and Gerard reaches between his legs and up, grabbing Teo's hair while Teo is still turned backwards on the ropes. Gerard pulls Teo down and slams Teo's head into the turnbuckle! Teo, in so much pain that he doesn't move off the turnbuckle, sits there doubled over on the top rope. Then Gerard backs two steps up, and then surges forward, delivering a superkick between Teo's legs that blasts Teo right in the face, like a Cheeky Nando's variation of the One Hit Wonder! Teo is hit so hard he flings over the top rope and out onto the apron, and Gerard holds his arms out and yells out to the crowd, who were super impressed by the innovative kick. Chris Avery: DID YOU SEE THAT ONE HIT WONDER!!
Teo is laid on the apron, staring at the lights. His forehead gash has widened aand blood is leaking down his face and neck. He gingerly grips at his head and neck, having landed badly. The crowd gasps with the impact. Gerard manages to pull Teo back into the ring under the bottom rope, making a cover and hook the nearest leg. ONE!
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THR--KICKOUT!!!Teo shoots a shoulder up off the mat to a massive ovation from the crowd! Gerard cuts his eyes towards the referee before smacking his hands together three quick times while encouraging a faster count as he reaches a vertical base. Gerard stomps down on the body of Teo before reaching down and picking Teo up off the mat. Gerard delivers a thrust to the throat that sends the 2024 Havoc winner back into a neutral corner. Gerard charges in with a clothesline to Teo rocking him back into the corner. Gerard throws Teo down to the mat out of the corner, and Teo is beaten down and his eyesight so obscured from blood he can do little except twitch. Gerard Angelo, smirking confidently, lifts Teo up and irish whips him into the opposite corner. Gerard whips Teo into the corner, and comes in looking for a splash or some other corner move, but Teo moves quickly out of the way. Gerard stumbles out of the turnbuckle, and then when he turns around holding his injured chest Teo hooks his neck from behind, and then he pulls Gerard back across the ropes with a modified tarantula stretch with a crossface. Gerard's eyes bug out at being caught in the sudden and deadly submission, his legs tucked in to the tarantula hold as Teo pulls the crossface back taut, stretching Gerard like a bow over the ropes. The referee starts a count to disqualification. Teo, his right eye obscured by blood, has a desperate grimace on his face, but Gerard is just yelling in pain. Finally the ref counts four, and Teo has to break. Teo releases the tarantula, and Gerard falls forward, holding his back and groaning in pain as Teo sinks to the apron. Chris Avery: I've never seen something like that, but I think Teo was counting on it, he suckered Gerard in to his web with that move. Billy: It was stretching the rules because of the rope break, but the damage was done.
Gerard gets to his feet, groaning, and holding his back and neck. Teo attempts a springboard, but his attempt isn't strong enough, as Teo comes over the ropes for a springboard forearm Gerard snatches the wrist and throws Teo to the mat. Teo yells as he hits the point of his shoulder hard. Gerard doesn't waste a second in strapping on a crossface submission of his own, down on the mat. Teo moans in pain and tries to grab the ropes. The referee moves in, asking Teo if he gives up. Gerard shouts for him to tap. With every beat of his heart Teo is losing more blood. Teo shakes his head no, then his eyes light up and he yells "NO!" more forcefully. He rolls on his side, pushing Gerard over onto his back. Gerard attempts to right himself and get the hold reapplied. Teo fights with all of his might to keep the arms from locking around his throat again, biting the hand of Gerard, and then finally Teo is able to yank his way out of it. Teo keeps control of one wrist, then he rolls it over into a hammerlock, then from there work over a top wristlock, pulled all the way back. Teo snakes a leg around so it's pressing against the temple of Gerard Angelo, and he grits his teeth and shouts "Give up! Give up or I'll break it!!" Billy: This match has become a gritty war of attrition, they've beaten and worn each other down so much, but neither man has given an inch so far. Chris Avery: Nor will they, because this is about so much more than simply the AW World Title, pride is everything on the line tonight!!
Teo shouts again for Gerard to give up, bending the arm back at an angle it shouldn't be going. Gerard yelps, and he fishes his foot backwards, since they were just near enough the ropes in the crossface, he should be in a position to... Yes! Gerard hooks a leg over the bottom rope, while Teo has one arm still trapped with his boot against Gerard's face. Teo gives several hard, demeaning kicks to the side of the face, but the referee is warning him he is about to be disqualified if he doesn't heed the count, two, three, and stop kicking Gerard in the face. Teo breaks the hold on four, lifting his opponent up. Gerard's arm dangles by his side, useless. Teo backs Gerard to the ropes and gives him a few short forearms, then Teo turns to wipe some blood out of his eye. He loads Gerard up on his shoulder and goes for a pop-up lift into a strong kick to the chest... but as Gerard Angelo comes down, he grabs the incoming kick to the chest in both hands firmly, and Gerard falls down, performing a cringe-worthy dragon screw and snapping Teo's leg over painfully. Teo drops, and yells, holding his knee in agony. Gerard pulls a Teo Blaze who can't support himself on two legs at that moment up, wraps the arms and drills him into the mat with a single underhook reverse STO. Then he covers. Chris Avery: Did Angelo just reach back in his past gimmicks and pull out an old move?? Billy: How many Hollywood Endings get a Sequel?? ONE!
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THR--KICKOUT!!!The crowd is once again on their feet for both competitors. Gerard lifts his limping enemy up, pasting him with a rolling elbow that sends spit flying, then another, not letting Teo gather any strength to even stand unassisted. Gerard then grabs the wrist of Teo, walking the staggering Teo around the ring by it as Teo stumbles and falls. Gerard wrings the arm and attempts to spin over into a cross armbreaker Del Rio style, but as they are incoming and just about to meet, Teo catches Gerard around the chest and under the armpit, in perfect position for a uranage suplex, but he flips them BOTH backwards for an unbelievable standing Spanish fly! The crowd is awed at Teo's reversal to the Tearjerker, and Teo is too beaten to continue, as he lays on his side clutching at his knee. Chris Avery: This could be the opening Teo needs!
The crowd starts another massive "TEO, TEO, TEO" chant as the former Cruisergreat starts pulling himself to his feet using the ropes. Gerard starts working his way back to a vertical base as well. Once standing Teo bounces off the ropes and charges towards Gerry where he's able to duck a clothesline. Teo charges towards the ropes off, bouncing off and rips off a clothesline of his own! Teo reaches his feet where he bounce off the ropes once more. Gerard climbs to his feet and eats a running Canadian destroyer of such breakneck velocity that people can't comprehend it. The crowd roars as Teo makes the cover on Gerry! He hooks the leg! Chris Avery: HE'S GOT THE CHAMPION DOWN! ANGELO IS DOWN!! Billy: And unlike SOME indieriffic tv shows, people don't take one Canadian destroyer, pop up and hit their opponent with a second Canadian destroyer, and just watch like a goof as their opponent no-sells being hit with a Canadian destroyer! ONE!
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THR--KICKOUT!!!Teo cringes in pain, wiping the blood out of his countenance and feeling a million aches and pains, as he starts to push himself up off the mat and back to his feet. Teo falls back into the ropes which supports his weight before he steps out to the ring apron. Teo makes his way towards the nearest set of buckles. Teo starts to climb up to the top turnbuckle. Suddenly, Gerard Angelo comes alive! Gerard meets Teo with a bash right to the side of the head, and Teo's intended top rope maneuver never comes to fruition as Gerard Angelo hits him several more times, before climbing up and meeting Teo, balancing on the second rope as he goes to superplex Teo off the top. Gerard looks from one side of the arena, then the other, taunting them, and he hooks the head for the superplex, but Teo elbows him off repeatedly as he comes to life. Teo lands right hand after right hand, breaking from the intended superplex and punishing Gerard with punches. Gerard wilts, and staggers back, until Gerard is sitting so limp on the top rope that he is able to fall backwards with a push. Gerard falls into a sort of one legged tree of woe. While still sitting on the top rope in superplex position, Teo grabs his wrist and pulls him over so that Gerard is hanging from one leg under the turnbuckle while his head, in the corner, is sticking out between the middle and top ropes just where the corners meet and is hanging out in the aisle, and then Teo gets to a stand over top of Gerard, hops off the top rope with a diving knee drop across the exposed face of his opponent, hitting him full force in the side of the head and making the trapped Gerard fall off the rope and halfway out into the apron. Chris Avery: GOOD GOD!!! Billy: From the top rope RIGHT to the side of the head, while Gerard's leg was trapped, and he was sticking out from between the ropes!! Chris Avery: That could have finished any man. That could have caused unbelievable trauma. Billy: To Teo as well as Gerard, he fell from that height, hit Gerard, and then continued down, hitting his knee on the apron, the hardest damn part of the ring.
The crowd is split between a thunderous "THIS IS AWESOME" and "Holy shit" chants at Teo's insanely murderous feat. Teo is on the outside, holding his knee, sucking through his teeth and not able to support any weight. He stands on one leg, favoring his knee, and his eyes are filled with blood and tears of pain. An official comes to check on Teo and he flings a hand to run them away, then, still gritting his teeth, Teo uses his shoulder to muscle Gerard over from the apron to more inside the ring. Moving so that he doesn't put any weight on that one side of his body with his leg, Teo scurries into the cover hooking the closest leg. ONE!
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THR--KICKOUT!!!There's another massive gasp as Gerard fires a shoulder up off the mat! THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 THIS IS AWE-SOME! 👏👏👏👏👏 Chris Avery: The crowd here tonight is showing there gratitude for what both of these men are putting forth, this is the ultimate love letter to Action Wrestling, this is a five-star match! Billy: You sure we can't bribe some dork with a podcast and get it 6.5, maybe stars?? IT'S THAT GOOD!
Teo cuts his eyes towards the referee who shows him two fingers and how close he was to putting Gerard away. Teo starts to work his way to back to his feet, shaking his knee out. Teo reaches down picking Gerard up off the mat. He levels Angelo with a hard right hand before driving a boot to the midsection of Angelo that doubles him over. Teo charges across the ring, letting out a huge yell as he barnstorms across and NAILS him with a BLAZING KNEE! Teo holds his leg, which is absolutely on fire with pain, and he looks to be near tears. Several long seconds pass by, as the crowd is counting ONE... TWO... THREE... and Teo, telling his knee being nearly ripped apart, guts it out, crawling over, and grimacing as he grabs a cover. Chris Avery: TEO GOT ALL OF THE BLAZING KNEE!! Billy: But he's in so much pain! He's gotta show that fightin' spirit daddy!! ONE!
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KICKOUT!!!Gerard manages to roll out to the floor under the bottom rope where he's quickly flanked by the EMT that was checking on Teo's knee. The referee starts to lay the count to Angelo as that EMT is show helping Gerard up to a vertical base. In the ring Teo bounces off the far side where he charges across the ring and leaps through the top and middle rope with a suicide dive! Gerard Angelo moves out of the way and the EMT takes the bullet meant for him! Teo reaches his feet where he comes towards Angelo only to have Gerard reaches out and latch on to the front of Teo's tights and pull him forward while falling out of the way sending Teo smashing face and shoulder first into the steel steps. Chris Avery: And with that miscalculation on Teo's part has allowed Gerard Angelo to shift the momentum of this contest once again back in his favor. Billy: Are you kidding?! It was high risk. Teo's leg is being held together by spit and chewing gum and like one tendon. He should not be trying to fly.
Gerard reaches down picking up Teo and rolling him back into the ring. Gerard slides back into the ring where he manages work his way back to vertical base. Gerard drops down taking a front face lock before starting to drive vicious knee strikes to the head and face of Teo! Knee after knee strikes the head and face of Teo. Chris Avery: Vicious knee strike after vicious knee strike to the head and face of Teo!
Gerard pummels Teo, then he hangs him upside down in a tree of woe position and begins stomping him ruthlessly, pummeling Teo until he's a hanging, leaking piece of meat dripping onto the canvas! Then, Angelo climbs up to the top rope... and sets himself to deliver a very Low Ki high leap, knees brought up to his chest and descending down with neck whiplashing, breakneck speed to double foot stomp a hanging Teo! Teo crashes upside down onto his neck and doesn't move! Angelo rolls him over! Chris Avery: A CLIFFHANGER!! Billy: THIS ONE IS A NAIL BITER, WILL TEO SURVIVE?? ONE!
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KICKOUT!!!Billy: WHAT.Chris Avery: Oh my God, what does Gerard have to do?! What do either of these men have to do?!
Teo kicks out to a massive ovation from the crowd, but lays there on his side with a faraway look in his eyes. Gerard works his way back to his feet where he picks Teo up off the mat again. Teo breaks loose and hits a lightning quick single knee facebuster that drags Gerard to the mat and then shooting back up as his face bounces off Teo's shin bone. Teo grimaces, holding That Leg, but willing himself to block out the pain and get up. Teo starts pushing himself up off the mat and back to a vertical base where he picks Gerard up off the mat. He swings around Gerard looking for a sliding German suplex, but Gerard elbows Teo off, hops up to the ropes as Teo stumbles a step back, holding his cheek, blinded by blood in his eye, and comes off with a devastating looking springboard Oscutter! Chris Avery: DIRECTOR'S CUT!! Billy: We could be seconds away from Gerard Angelo retaining the AW World Title at the biggest Evolution of them all!! ONE!
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KICKOUT!!!The crowd roars as Teo kicks out moments before the three count! Gerard now shoots his eyes towards the referee before working his way back to his feet followed by Teo, Teo swings with a right hand that Gerard ducks out of the way off causing Teo to spin in a complete circle before being met with another boot to the midsection doubling over Teo. Teo groans, holding his midsection, and Gerard runs off the ropes, jumps and uses Teo's shoulders as a springboard to jump straight up before coming down on the back of Teo's head and smashing it into the mat with a high speed, violent curb stomp. Gerard rests on the mat where he landed, and takes several gasping lungfuls of air, and then he pushes over and rolls Teo onto his back to make a cover. Chris Avery: HOLLYWOOD ENDING! HOLLYWOOD ENDING! HOLLYWOOD ENDING THE REBOOT CONNECTS!! Billy: ANNNND STILLLLL YOURRRR AW WORLD CHAMPION... ONE!
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KICKOUT!!!Gerard flops and kicks off of Teo as the place comes unglued. This war has taken everything out of both men. Gerard desperately looks up at the ref, asking him if it was three., and when the referee tells him it wasn't, Gerard yells "COME ON!!" Chris Avery: Gerard Angelo has kicked out of the Blazing Knee! Teo kicked out of Hollywood Ending! Both of these men have brought their strongest arsenal to the dance, and they're giving vent to all of the history, all of the hatred between them! THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS!!
The crowd is chanting "FIGHT FOREVER" as both adversaries are down on the mat. There is a pregnant moment as Gerard is sitting against the ropes, anxiously rubbing his mouth and asking what he has to do, as Teo sits up, nearly flopping back down as he holds his arm clamped to his knee, rubbing his leg in agony and trying to get the feeling in it. Chris Avery: What a main event, to end this night. We've seen some battles in 2024, for sure, and this main event World Title match will stand up there as legendary. Billy: I don't know about that, yet, Jerry. We still need a winner, and neither one of these men looks sure of what to do just yet.
Gerard, being the first to recover, paces around as Teo is on his knees, and Teo is looking emotional. Teo's shoulders are slumped, blood is running down over his eye, and he is breathing heavily as he is on his knees in front of Gerard, then a nasty snarl crosses Teo's face, saying "You're nothing but a common thug." Gerard cocks his head, a smirk crossing his face, as he can be heard to be mouthing "Oh, is that right" to Teo's weary trash talk, and Teo says "YEAH, it is, you're nothing but trash", the two of them start pushing their foreheads together, a breath away from each other as they talk their shit. Foreheads pressed together, Gerard snarls, and he fires first with a right hand, and Teo, unable to fully support the weight on his bad leg, stumbles into the ropes... but stumbles out with a STRONGER right into the jaw of Gerard. Now it's Gerard who falls back, on spaghetti legs, and he barely can keep his footing, except that he does, coming back in to feed in to Teo with a STRONGER right hand which makes Teo stumble! Teo falls back a second time, then feeds in with a HUGE right hand, taking Gerard into the ropes. Teo goes down like he's been shot, unable to support weight on his knee. He grimaces in pain, holding his knee and stretching it out on the mat. Chris Avery: Teo gave everything he has, but I don't think his leg will support him!
Teo grimaces and yells in pain. He grits his teeth like an anime protagonist and yells out loud, defiantly, and he motions that it's over. He makes an air slashing motion, and he begins to charge for another, fateful Blazing Knee... but this one time, his leg buckles, and wobbles a little, and Teo stumbles. NOOOO! Teo cries out, showing babyface resistance and toughing it out, only put off by a second, but Gerard takes out his bad knee with a kick to the kneecap. Teo is out of time. He falls to his knees, and Gerard, in a last gasp, hits a curb stomp, falling alongside Teo. Breathing heavily, Gerard lays next to a stunned Teo. Moving by scooting back on his butt, Gerard scoots over and drapes a hand on the chest of Teo. The referee counts this as a pin. Chris Avery: NO! NO! NOT THIS WAY! Billy: IT'S FAIR AND SQUARE WITH THE HOLLYWOOD ENDING! ONE!
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EEEEE!!!!!DING DING DING Chris Avery: WE HAVE A WINNER. DAMMIT, YOU HATE GERARD, BUT WE HAVE A WINNER. Ethan Miller: HEREEEE IS YOUR WINNERRRRRR... AND STILL!! AW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION... GERARDDDDD ANGELOOOOOO!!!!
"Who Gon Stop Me" hits on the PA as an exhausted Gerard, emotional and near tears, his hair a mess, is handed the title. Teo, just waking up, is covering his face with his hands, openly distraught. Chris Avery: You hate to see it happen, Teo's leg gave out due to the massive amounts of punishment! Gerard did win fair and square! Billy: I can't believe it, this was a HELL of a match!
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 18, 2024 22:13:45 GMT -5
"Do The Evolution" by Pearl Jam plays again as the largest pyro show of the night lights up the night sky. 80,946 people are on their fucking feet, going absolutely bonkers after all of the action-packed action they witnessed tonight. The video screens light up with highlight videos from all seven Evolutions. We start off with a quick highlight reel of special guests including Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Tony Romo, Harry Styles, Pauly Shore, and Conor McGregor. We are then treated to huge moments involving Alex Richards, Claire Hawkins, Torture, Chase Jackson, TFK, Gravedigger, Bishop, Kyle Kemp, Roy Speede, Wade Moore, Spencer Adams, Alexander Pasternak, Derrick Vayden, Lissie Hope, Corey Bull, Red White & Bruised, Shadowlove, Jaice Wilds, Corey Black, Sam Kidsgrove, Dandy DiVito, Odin Balfore, FPV, QDT, John Black, Dionysus, Frank Lowe, Raging Dead, Carter Shaw, Graham Baker, Jeremiah Gail, Howard Black, Bonnie Blue, Wesley, Teo Blaze, Addy A, James Nightingale, Walter, Jill Park, Harvey Marx, Der Metzger, Johnny Bacchus, CJ Phoenix, James Raven, Ash Blake, Max Daemon, John Blade, Roman Gunn, Jason Cashe, Jacob Koenig, Alice Gemini, Serenity Holmes, Masuda Teijin, Jonny Cedrone, Cassidy Adler, Tatiana Jolee, Gerard Angelo, Andre Jenson, Bozo, Sara Pettis, Spayde Martinez, The Sitcom, Downfall, Jessie Lee, Zombie McMorris, and Driller Jaworski. Billy: What a run we've had, pal! Chris Avery: Indeed! None of us know what the future holds. We do know that starting next Monday right here on Max, Discovery Pro Wrestling kicks off with a brand-new, commercial-free show called Apex! Billy: Ya think we'll be there to call all of the action-packed action?! Chris Avery: I sure hope so!
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Post by Action Reel on Jun 30, 2024 22:18:30 GMT -5
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