Jayson Price vs Gravedigger
XIII comes back with a shot of WCF officials wrapping the ropes of three sides of the ring with barb wire. A variety of weapons are hanging above the ring from wires.
"Totalimmortal" by A.F.I. begins to pump through the arena as Brad Kane walks out from the back to a nostalgia pop from the crowd.
Taylor Swift: The following match is scheduled for ONE FALL and it is your BARBED WIRE CLOCKWORK MASSACRE OF FUN MATCH! Making his way to the ring at this time, your special guest referee...BRAD KANE!
Nikki Venus: And here comes the referee for this bloodbath, two time former WCF World Champion and one time WCF Commissioner, Brad Kane.
Nate Nytro: Not a bad choice at all by Corey Black for the referee. Kane is a seasoned veteran in WCF that has seen his share of hardcore matches and we all know he doesn't take crap from people.
Kane enters the ring from the side without the barbed wire ropes.
Nikki Venus: Before the wrestlers come out, we should quickly talk about the rules of this match.
Nate Nytro: Pin or submit your opponent in the ring. That's the extent of the rules.
Nikki Venus: Well that was easy. But won't be easy is surviving long enough to get to the finish of the match. As you can see, WCF officials are wrapping the ropes with barb wire on three sides of the ring. Why only three sides? Because the 4th side is going to have a cage wall with barb wire around the top put in place to keep both men from trying to leave the ring.
Nate Nytro: And just in case you thought that wasn't enough because you've been desensitized by TV and movies, there's a plethora of weapons hanging above the ring.
Nikki Venus: Desensitized? Plethora? Somebody got a word of the day calendar for their birthday.
Nate Nytro: Shut up, you're the one that got it for me. Back to the match, you can see just some of the weapons hanging above the ring. You've got your old reliables like a kendo stick and a 2x4. But there's also some more out there weapons like a cheese grater and what appears to be a lawn dart.
Nikki Venus: Is that a Nokia 1100 cell phone? YOU CAN'T USE THAT! IT'S A WAR CRIME!
Nate Nytro: And in what appears to be a last minute addition, there's officials placing barbwire boards in the corners of the ring. Are we sure we don't want to line the mat with barbwire? Maybe have a real life game of "THE FLOOR IS LAVA!"? Damn, these guys might just bleed to death.
Nikki Venus: And on that note, it looks like the officials are done setting up the ring. They'll be putting up the cage wall as soon as both Price and Gravedigger have made their way to the ring.
The lights go out. They stay off for about 15 seconds or so before "Change" by Deftones starts playing throughout the arena. A spotlight hits the entranceway and out from the back walks Gravedigger.
Taylor Swift: Introducing first, weighing in tonight at 258 pounds, from Phoenix, Arizona...GRAVEDIGGER!
Nate Nytro: WCF Hall Of Famer, three time WCF World Champion, multiple other title reigns, the winner of WAR IV and I'm being told an Honorary Member of something called #BeachKrew, Gravedigger is nothing short of a legend. A cornerstone of WCF along with guys like Corey Black, Logan and of course WCF Owner Seth Lerch that's been around since the early days.
Nikki Venus: And don't forget Gravedigger himself was once owner of WCF.
Nate Nytro: Of course. With the exception of an appearance at WAR two months ago, Gravedigger hasn't been in a WCF match since One, nearly a year ago. As you're all aware, Gravedigger has moved behind the announce desk to call the action.
Nikki Venus: But he still looks to be in great shape. Unlike you, who has obviously stopped hitting the gym and started hitting Dunkin' Donuts.
Nate Nytro: Low blow, Nikki.
The crowd boos heavily and Gravedigger stops on the stage, looking around smiling. He then walk toward the side of the ring free of barbwire, taking a moment to size up the playground in front of him, before pulling himself up onto the apron and stepping into the ring.
Nikki Venus: And I notice that Gravedigger is getting an odd mixed reaction. We're used to him getting boo'ed by every man, woman and child in the crowd, so this is a bit odd.
Nate Nytro: Smart fans know that Gravedigger getting back in the ring is something special. Besides, XIII isn't a show for women or children, so these are the fans with taste.
Gravedigger gives the crowd a smirk before he turns his attention to Brad Kane. They eye each other up before Gravedigger walks away, looking up at the weapons above him.
Nikki Venus: There's definitely some history between these two, it would be impossible for there not to be seeing as they've both been in WCF for years.
Nate Nytro: And you can see it all on the WCF Network for just $10.01!
Nikki Venus: Sell out.
All of the lights in the arena drop as "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold hits the arena speakers. The crowd immediately bursts into boos of the most hated variety as a spotlight shines on the stage. Minutes pass until Jayson Price emerges from the back, taking his time as he soaks in the hatred from the crowd. Chants of "Fuck You Price" and "Die Price Die" start up as Price gestures to the crowd to get even louder.
Taylor Swift: Making his way to the ring, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and weighing in tonight at 220 pounds, he is the longest reigning WCF Cruiserweight Champion in WCF history and the only man to win 9 different titles in WCF history...JAYSON PRICE!
Nate Nytro: And this crowd really is giving it to the WCF Cruiserweight Champion.
Nikki Venus: Do we really call him Cruiserweight Champion? I mean, if you don't defend the title, does it still have any meaning.
Nate Nytro: Well from my notes I have here I do see that he's defended the belt at least once.
Nikki Venus: Ah. So he's like, what, one percent of a champion?
Nate Nytro: At least. But are we going to ignore what he's done just because of that? We're looking at a man that's held more titles than anyone in WCF history. 9 different titles. There's been some men that have walked to that ring that could never win 1 title, he's won every title that WCF has to offer.
Nikki Venus: Except for the Trios Titles.
Nate Nytro: Okay, 9 out of 10. In 6 years with WCF, he's been champion on 13 occassions, placing him behind only Corey Black and Logan. He won Trios the year before Seth Lerch introduced the Trios Title. 2009 Rookie Of The Year, 2013 US Champion Of The Year and 2014 Internet Champion Of The Year. This guy's resume reads like a guide for how to get in the Hall Of Fame when you're still actively wrestling.
Nikki Venus: Well it's funny you bring up the Hall Of Fame. Gravedigger and Brad Kane are already both in the illustrious Hall. You candidly brought up something that's been debated before, so I'll ask you point blank. Does Price belong in the Hall?
Nate Nytro: Absolutely. The biggest knock on the guy is that he only held the World Title for 16 days. There's been 7 men to hold the World Title for shorter reigns, 4 of them are Hall Of Famers. Don't believe that stat? Check the names. Hellz Angel, Outcast, X-Rated and the man behind XIII itself, Corey Black.
Nikki Venus: You do realize that by bringing that up, you've basically ruined any chance you had at announcing a XIII again, right?
Nate Nytro: Damn. But my point stands, Price will be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. The plaque has already been made, the only question is how long will Seth Lerch make him wait?
Price hops down and walks around the ring, moving slowly to anger the crowd even more. He stops off to grab a beer from a fan, but opts to pour it on his head rather than drink it. Finally he stares down Gravedigger as he pulls himself up onto the apron and enters the ring.
Nikki Venus: Well both men are in the ring now and officials are moving to secure that cage wall on the final side of the ring.
Nate Nytro: You know with all the bad blood between these two men, I was wondering what was going to keep them from just trying to kill each other before the bell.
Both Gravedigger and Price are staring each other down. Kane motions to an official at ringside and a baseball bat is slid into the ring. Kane grabs it and motions to both men to stay back until the bell rings.
Nikki Venus: Well that's one way.
Kane tapping the bat on his shoulder as the cage wall is finally in place. Digger and Price are staring daggers at each other as Kane is making them wait. He slowly turns his head toward the timekeeper. He raises his hand. He looks back at both men and then signals for the bell.
[DING! DING! DING!]
Both men come charging out of their corners and begin throwing punches. Lefts and rights from both men, some landing but most missing, as they make their way all over the ring, being mindful of the barbed wire. Digger with a headbutt from out of nowhere that breaks up the flurry of punches and he tries to whip Price into the ropes. Price sent across the ring but he's able to stop himself just shy of the razor sharp ropes. The crowd lets out a boo as Price flips them off. He turns back around and it's Gravedigger with his boot right to the gut. Digger pulls him in for a suplex and the crowd is getting hyped.
Nikki Venus: Is it time for blood?
Digger lifts Price up for the front suplex but Price gets his boots on the top rope and manages to shove Digger backward. Price landing on his feet and he delivers a european uppercut to the jaw. Digger spun around and Price grabs him from behind before trying for a roll-up. But Kane isn't making any attempt at all to make the count.
Nate Nytro: The hell? Did Brad forget how to referee?
Nikki Venus: No, it looks like he's simply shaking his head at Price. I can't read lips that well but I think he said something along the lines of "get that weak shit out of here".
Nate Nytro: Well that's intriguing!
Price shoving Gravedigger aside and he's right up in the face of Kane.
Nate Nytro: Oh my, we've already got tension between our special referee and the wrestlers.
Price demanding answers as Kane simply taps his bat on his shoulder, looking disinterested at the complaining. Price grabs the bat and throws it to the side as the crowd gasps. Kane now turning his attention to Price, who's daring him to make a move. Kane raises his hand, but it's to point. Price turns around and Gravedigger rushes him, slamming into his gut and shoving him backward into the ropes.
Nikki Venus: OH!
Barbed wire tears into the skin on Price's back as Gravedigger backs off, leaving Price to try and pull free. Digger steps back up and lands a kick straight to the gut, pushing Price further into the wire. Lines of red are criss crossing across of Price's back as he tries to pull free of his entanglement. Digger reaching up above his head and he grabs hold of the cheese grater.
Nate Nytro: It looks like it's time for some human parmesan!
Nikki Venus: That sounds wrong on so many levels.
Price nearly free from the ropes when Gravedigger grabs him by the back of the head and begins to run the grater over his face. His beard gets tangled up but Digger simply rips it free.
Nate Nytro: ASSAULT ON A BEARD! CALL THE POLICE!
Price screaming in pain as Digger continues his quest to remove Price's nose. Blood running down Price's face and back as those in the front row are getting treated to things illegal in some countries. Digger finally gets bored with it and throws the grater to the side as Price's legs give out under him and he slips onto his ass, dragging more barbwire across his back and arms.
Nikki Venus: This is more brutal than I thought it would be in the beginning.
Price finally falls forward onto the mat, the barbed wire ropes snapping back into place. Digger looking up at the other weapons hanging and he pulls down the lawn dart. Digger laughing at the absurdity of this being available before he throws it at Price's bloodied back like it was a dart board. Price's winces as the dart pierces him and he begins to try pulling it loose. Digger with a kick to the side of the ribs and he grabs hold of the dart, pushing it in deeper while moving it all around.
Nate Nytro: Well now you can see why these "toys" were banned.
Nikki Venus: I doubt that kids were using them like this.
Nate Nytro: Obviously you've never spent time at my house. I remember my Uncle Fred chasing me around with lawn darts after he had a few of his grown up drinks. Good times.
Nikki Venus: That sounds more like child abuse.
Nate Nytro: Just a little bit.
Digger back up to his feet as Price finally gets the dart out of his back and he tosses it out of the ring. Digger rolls him onto his back and he goes for the pin attempt. Kane looks down at him and lets out a sigh as he drops for the count.
ONE!
Kane starts for the 2 count but stops as he rubs his eye. He tells Digger that he's got an eyelash in there and that he'll be right back.
Nikki Venus: Uh.
Kane now at the ropes, trying to get someone to throw him a bottle of eye drops. Digger not looking especially happy and he's too distracted to see Price sitting up. Price grabs the bloody cheese grater from earlier and he smashes Digger across the face with it.
Nate Nytro: Finally a sign of life from Price!
Digger knocked over onto his side and Price smashes the grater into his ribs. Price now taking the grater to Digger's back, getting a measure of revenge for his face. Price throws the grater out of the ring as we see Kane now putting drops into his eyes. He gives Price a thumbs up and points to his eye.
Nikki Venus: Well thank god, our referee can see.
Nate Nytro: A non-blind referee? What sorcery is this?
Price with a middle finger response as he pushes himself up to his feet. He wipes some blood from his mouth that's dripped from his nose and sends it across the ring at Kane. Kane makes a fuss about it, yelling about AIDS, and asks for a moist towelette. Digger trying to get back up to his feet and Price cuts him off with a forearm across the back. Price quickly pulls him in and he's calling for a Pricebuster.
Nikki Venus: Is this it?!
Price starts to lift Digger up but Digger blocks it. Price with a shot across the back before he grabs Digger by the arm and whips him toward the corner. Digger goes full speed toward the barbed wire board, face first. He manages to stop himself by grabbing hold of the ropes out of instinct, forgetting they're covered in the same wire. Digger with a howl of pain as he lets go of the ropes. He turns around and Price hits him with a dropkick that sends him back first into the board.
Nate Nytro: OH!
The wire digging into the shoulders and upper back of Digger, just below the neck. Price driving his forearm into Digger's chest, trying to drive even more of his skin into the wire. Price now stepping back as Digger tries to get himself free. He manages to break the board loose of the corner but the wire is embedded into his skin. Price with a european uppercut followed up by a second and Digger is reeling. Price grabs the 2x4 hanging above him and he slams it into Digger's gut Digger doubled over and Price drops the board, only to grab Digger by the head. Price snapping Digger backward, dropping him straight onto the board still hanging from his back.
Nikki Venus: DOUBLE OH!
Nate Nytro: Screw it, this is XIII and I'm saying it. OH SHIT!
Digger writhing in pain as he tries to turn onto his stomach. Price with a kick to the board to help him roll over.
Nikki Venus: Oh no. He's not going to-
Price puts one foot up on the board and presses down as Digger lets out a scream. He steps up with the other foot and acts like he's on a surfboard while Digger is clawing at the mat.
Nate Nytro: If it wasn't for the Euthanasia Chamber Match, I'd say this is probably the most brutal thing I've ever seen.
Nikki Nytro: You know I heard stories about a Light Tube Match where somebody had their testicles sliced. It was at a XIII earlier this year I think.
Nate Nytro: Well I could have lived without hearing about that.
Price steps down off of the board and grabs hold of it with both hands. With a mighty yank, he pulls it off of Digger and throws it out of the ring. Price now rolling him over and he goes for the pin attempt, staring down Kane as he does so.
Nate Nytro: Well are we going to see a real count this time.
Kane drops down for the count.
ONE!
Kane stops to pull out his phone, holding up a finger and asking for a moment.
Nikki Venus: Is he...is he tweeting?
Nate Nytro: Hold on, let me check. Yep. "This fool thinks he can stare me down? Watch me screw him over again. Lolz."
Nikki Venus: Just when I thought I'd seen it all in a match.
Price furious over this but he knows he has to play the game to win. He gets up to his feet, dragging Digger up with him. Price with the arm and he shoots digger into the only safe ropes by the cage wall. Digger comes back and Price tries for a hip toss. Digger with the block and he counters with a german suplex. But Price lands on his feet behind him. Price with the low blow before he takes out Digger's legs from under him.
Nate Nytro: Oh come on. I know there's no rules but hitting a guy in the nuts is never cool.
Digger hits the mat, holding himself in pain as Price laughs. The fans let him hear it with boos as he goads them on.
Nikki Venus: Well this has certainly been one of the- hey. HEY WAIT!
Several men hop the barricade and begin pulling on the cage wall.
Nate Nytro: What the hell is this? Fans storming the ring?
Nikki Venus: Hold on, Nate. Those don't look like your normal fans. Look at the tattoos and the clothing. Those are MS-13 members.
Nate Nytro: Oh shit. Gravedigger had back-up ready it would seem.
Price looking to Kane to take order but he shrugs it off and points out that there's no rules. The four MS-13 members are all pulling on the cage wall, trying to rip it down. Price looking for something to protect himself with from what's hanging above the ring, completely forgetting about Gravedigger. Digger up to his feet and he hits Price with a low blow. Price doubled over and Digger throws him into the cage wall, rattling it. The gang members continue to pull on the wall as Gravedigger directs them from inside the ring. Price up using the ropes and Digger moves in. Digger grabs him and tries to suplex him into the wall but it's Price with a rake of the eyes. Price with a european uppercut that leaves Digger sprawled out on the ropes before he runs across the ring.
Nikki Venus: What's he thinking here?
Price runs back across the ring, looking to hit a clothesline. Digger ducks him and lifts him up and over with a back body drop. Price hits the cage wall and it falls under the combination of his momentum and the men trying to pull it down. The cage lands on the barricade with Price laid out on it and the gang members knocked out on the ground beneath.
Nate Nytro: Holy shit!
The crowd seems to agree with Nate as they're on their feet and chanting "HOLY SHIT!".
Nikki Venus: Don't pop your load just yet Nate, Gravedigger has a wild look on his eyes.
Gravedigger eyeing up the corner without a barbed wire board and he heads for it. He carefully climbs up to the top rope and then looks down at Price.
Nate Nytro: Oh god. Don't do it Digger!
Gravedigger leaps off and connects with a frog splash on Price on top of the cage wall.
Nate Nytro: HOLY SHIT!
The cage bends under the impact but both men are still up off the ground. Digger is holding his ribs and stirring but Price isn't doing anything but breathing and blinking. Kane in the ring and he's telling Digger to hurry up and get Price back in the ring already. Digger sits up and winces as he holds his ribs. Two more MS-13 members jump the guardrail and get up on the cage wall to help him to his feet. Digger points to Price and then the ring and the men grab Price. They drag him to the ropes and dump him over the top rope as Digger enters the ring. The men follow him in and they begin to stomp Price as Digger directs them.
Nikki Venus: Oh come on, couldn't we have a match without interference.
Nate Nytro: No rules, Nikki. You give these guys that kind of opening and they'll take it to the limit everytime.
Price curled up in a ball as the two men continue to stomp on him. Kane looks to be getting bored and he yells to Gravedigger to end the damn match already. Digger yells back for him to shut up and Kane doesn't look too happy about that. Digger not paying attention and Kane reaches up and grabs the kendo stick. Kane hits the first guy with enough force to break it over his back. The second guy turns around and Kane hits him square in the face with a spinning back fist. Both men drop to the mat and Digger is looking a bit worried.
Nikki Venus: And Brad Kane just proved he isn't taking shit from either of these guys!
Kane now shoving the two men out of the ring, purposefully shoving them under the ropes with barbed wire. Gravedigger looks like he wants to do something but Kane grabs his bat. Digger thinking twice and instead he goes for a pin on Price. Price from out of nowhere with the roll-up.
ONE!
TWO!
NO!
Nate Nytro: Gravedigger with the kick-out!
Price with a few quick right hands before he shoves Digger back down and tries for another pin.
ONE!
TWO!
NO!
Nikki Venus: Another kick-out!
Price pushing himself up to his feet and he's stumbling from the pain and blood loss. He looks up and grabs the first thing he sees. It's the Nokia 1100 cell phone. He grabs it as the crowd pops for nostalgia. Gravedigger starts to sit up and Price slams it into the side of his head. Digger drops and Price goes for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE
NO!
Nate Nytro: HOW IN THE HELL DID GRAVEDIGGER KICK OUT!? HOW DID HE EVEN SURVIVE THAT?!
The crowd gasps as Price looks baffled. Digger actually managing to sit up as Price tosses the phone to the side. Price now calling for the Downfall as Digger tries to get to his feet.
Nikki Venus: Is this it?!
Digger is up and Price spins him around. He goes for the Downfall. Digger counters, tries to lift him up for the reverse death valley driver.
Nate Nytro: Embalmer!
But Price fights back with elbows to the face. Price drops down to his feet, kicks Digger in the gut and pulls him in. Price calling for the Pricebuster. Price lifts Digger up but Digger fights back with a knee to the face. Digger drops to his feet and he goes for the Respecto. But Price fights back, again with elbows to the head. Price pushes Digger away and then snaps off the superkick.
Nikki Venus: PRICE CHECK!
Digger hits the mat and Price falls on top of him.
ONE!
TWO!
THRE-
NO!
Nate Nytro: Another kick-out by Gravedigger!
Both men on the mat, clearly exhausted. The mat has been stained red with their blood. The crowd has let loose with a "DUB-SEE-EFF" chant. And Brad Kane, for the first time all match, actually looks pleased. Price pushes himself up to his feet gingerly and looks around. He looks down at Gravedigger and then at the corner. Price going to the corner, slowly. He climbs carefully up to the top rope.
Nikki Venus: What is he going for?
Price positioning himself for him moonsault as Gravedigger sits up on the mat. Price never sees him moving since his back is turned and he leaps off the top rope. Digger with a burst of energy out of nowhere up to his feet. Digger catches Price and in one fluid motion hits him with the Death Driver.
Nate Nytro: I've said it already but I don't even care. HOLY SHIT!
Digger with the pin attempt.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
NO!
Nikki Venus: WHAT?!
The crowd goes insane as they can't believe what just happened. Even Brad Kane looks shocked. Digger sits up and looks around for answers but nobody has one. Digger up to his feet and he's accusing Kane of a slow count but Kane is insisting he was legit. Price isn't moving on the mat but Digger grabs him by the head and pulls him up. Digger calling for another Death Driver. Digger lifts him up.
Nate Nytro: This has to be it.
Fucking spikes him. Price hits the mat and GD rolls into the pin.
1.
2.
3.
Nikki Venus: Damn, what a match.
Nate Nytro: No kidding, that was fucking brutal. Gravedigger finally beats Jayson Price, though, so maybe they can both move on from each other now that they know who the better man is.
Gravedigger leaves the ring and heads to the back, the crowd kind of cheering him along. Price is still laid out on the mat, breathing heavily as blood runs down his face. The referee comes over to check on him as the crowd is still coming to grips with what they've just seen.
Nate Nytro: That was absolutely horrific. I expected to see blood but that was beyond anything I had imagined.
Nikki Venus: And we can thank Jayson Price and Gravedigger ahead of time for proving Beach Krew's argument about ultra violence correct.
Suddenly "Home" by Three Days Grace hits the speakers.
Nate Nytro: What's this? Torture is coming back out?
Torture walks out from the back and heads straight down the ramp, a look of concern on his face. The referee is trying to help Price to his feet as Torture climbs into the ring.
Nikki Venus: Torture obviously concerned about the health of his Man Made God team mate.
Torture helps the referee out, grabbing an arm and gently lifting Price to his feet. The crowd lets out a respectful cheer as Price seems to be regaining his bearings.
Nate Nytro: And despite their feelings about Price, this crowd is smart enough to recognize what they just saw. As brutal as it was to watch, that was a match that people are going to be talking about for years.
Torture talking to Price as they head toward the ropes. Price has blood dripping from multiple gashes across his face, chest, neck and back. A team of medics are waiting outside the ring to help clean him up.
Nikki Venus: And as we see Torture hold open the ropes for Price, we can-
Nikki is cut off as Price kicks Torture straight in the gut as he sits on the middle rope, holding it open for him. Price grabbing Torture by the head dragging him away from the ropes.
Nate Nytro: What the hell?!
The crowd in shock as Price hits Torture with the Downfall. The shock turns to boos as Price sits up on his knees, staring down Torture as he's laid out on the mat.
Nikki Venus: What was that for?
Price pushing himself up to his feet under his own power as the referee checks on Torture. Price leaves the ring, shoving aside the medics that try to tend to his cuts. The crowd continues to boo as Price heads up the ramp, never stopping to look back at Torture. He disappears backstage as we go back to the announce table.
Nate Nytro: I can't wrap my head around this. Jayson Price has turned on Torture and the Man Made Gods are done and we don't know why.
Nikki Venus: I hope we get answers soon!