Post by Drakz on Sept 21, 2015 6:33:30 GMT -5
We fade in with the highlights from Dead Bodies are Buried Under The Sakura. Still shots of Drakz, Trace Demon, Josh Dean, Nikki Dean, Samael Ahriman and Joe Bishop play in order. Starting off our motion highlights is a retired and refreshed Phillip Schneider addressing the competitors in the National Title elimination Battle Royal.
Phillip Schneider: Tonight, you seven men get your chance. Your first chance.
Fast forward to action throughout the Battle Royal, highlighting outstanding performances from Joe Magnet, Grayson Cain, Masahiko Ishimura, and Lucas Crowe. After eliminating Dr. Manson early, Shapiro staves off his own elimination as Phoenix Nitro trades heavy leather with the Japanese hero Ishimura. Crowe is dominant in his back to back eliminations of Magnet and Shapiro with little more than raw strength.
Phillip Schneider: You get the chance at something I never had. I never had the National Championship.
Ishimura is sent flying from the match as the battle continues with Grayson Cain taking it to the Motor City Mercenary. After nearly knocking out Crowe with a Superkick, Nitro gets the shocking elimination of Cain, only to be dumped over the top by a victorious Lucas Crowe, who earns the title shot.
Moving on, it's Japanese Death match between upstart Joey Raid and the hardcore legend Randel Benjamin. A brutal battle that would make Schneider reminisce of his own violent niche.
Phillip Schneider: ...I only pay the tolls for my combat off and on rather than constantly.
Somehow, these men didn't pay attention to the Hall of Famer's words of wisdom, as everything from barbwire 2x4s to glass panes were used. Raid looks for the Game Over (Canadian Destroyer) on the big man, but the savvy vet counters into a Death Valley Driver into a hog trough full of glass! WHAT THE F*CK!
Alecia Matthews: He's a kid!
Mercifully, Randel puts the young man away with the Axe (Impaler DDT) for the win as we continue on with the tag team grudge match between Penny Shannon and Scarlett Quinn as they squared off with Hollywood Unhinged 2.0 in the former champ's one night return to WFWF.
Phillip Schneider: But the Tokyo Dome is quite the big deal.
And the two tag teams treated their match with that kind of urgency, as the hard hitting, fast paced bout saw many momentum shifts. Hollywood Unhinged used their experience to isolate Scarlett, while Penny is chomping at the bit for a hot tag. Once on the inside, Penny takes it to Jayson. In a great sacrifice, Penny lands a big sunset flip powerbomb to the floor!
Cameron Stone: Penny Shannon once again showing what little regard she has for her own safety!
As the match builds into a fever pitch, Jack Sabbath hits Penny with a big bridging German Suplex and Scarlett blasts Jack with the Drive-By (Jumping Superkick). On the other side of the action, Jayson battles back with a spike DDT but misses the Golden Boot! Penny pounces with the Liberty Cap (Curb Stomp) for the pin!
Phillip Schneider: Your first step towards immortality.
Michael Kyzer and Ante Witner make the long walk to the ring. The video is in slow motion heading toward the staredown to play along with Philip's words, which at this moment are words of motivation to the whole roster even though they are addressing just the opening match.
To the highlights, Kyzer takes it to his former protege early with a series of big strikes and damaging throws. Not backing down though, Ante turns the offense in his favor with a spear into the announce table, a somersault leg drop, and a Thesz Press.
Cameron Stone: Witner wanted a war and now he's got one!
A ref bump brings the match to even more violent pace as Kyzer hits the Odium (Hammerlock Legsweep DDT) on the floor, before grabbing the barbwire kendo and blasting Ante with it!
Alecia Matthews: He's going to kill him!
The shimmer of a long Katana draws the match to it's climax as they jockey for possession. It's Kyzer, it's Ante! Kyzer misses with the blade, but not with the Kyzer Effect (Reverse Death Valley Driver)! It's an academic pin for Kyzer,
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Ante kicks out! WHAT!
Kyzer is beside himself, allowing Ante to battle back and hit the Ghost (Blockbuster) for the pin,
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Alecia Matthews: He did it!
Ante's massive achievement is cut short by Samael Ahriman, who viciously attacks Kyzer until our commentary whiz Cameron Stone intervenes, stepping right into Sam's blade and backing the Faithless Soldier down.
Philip Schneider: Tonight...is your chance.
We fade in to our co feature, as Trace and Nikki head to the ring. They're followed by Drakz, with no Zmey in sight.
Christa Adina: Ladies and gentlemen as a result of Tugarin Zmey’s no-show here tonight Drakz has been given the option to forfeit this match. However he has refused and this match will go on as planned!
With the champ's decree, the match is underway. And Drakz, with the handicap weighing on his mind, comes out guns blazing on the National Champion. Nikki isn't one to back down, no sir. Instead she fires up with hard forearm shots and big dropkick. After a graceful moonsault press, Drakz stops the momentum with a big overhead belly to belly suplex. He berates both Trace and Nikki before going to work.
Cameron Stone: Drakz drew Nikki Dean in there and if his game plan is to drive a wedge between Trace Demon and Nikki then he’s certainly laying the foundations smartly.
Alecia Matthews: And they’re not exactly the most stable of teams as it is.
Drakz is firing on all cylinders as Nikki looks for the tag, but to no avail. But the National Champion is all heart as she scraps her way back into the match. A huge enziguri scores and Nikki manages to get the tag! Trace comes in and the rivalry is reborn!
Alecia Matthews: Trace Demon and Drakz in the same ring, oh it’s on.
Trace storms in and levels Drakz with a Buisaku Knee, followed up by several unanswered strong style strikes! Drakz covers up as the boss gains the advantage for his team until Drakz regains control with an eye rake.
Cameron Stone: A dirty tactic by Drakz but it did the job, and that’s what he’s got to do if he hopes to win, he absolutely has to play dirty.
A Cactus Clothesline sends Drakz and Trace up and over the top rope. Nikki comes to Trace's aide, but Trace shoves her! FORESHADOWING! Back in the ring, battles out of the Needle Damage (Samoan Driver) and hits the Slingblade before Nikki follows up with a Cannonball Senton! Nikki looks for the Expulsion (Double Stomp), but Drakz evades and plants her with the Seacroft Smile (Cradle DDT)!
Cameron Stone: Guess Drakz found himself a new tag team partner.
Damn skippy Cam, and it's in the form of a steel chair. Before he gets a chance to use it, Trace catches his attention, then drops him with the Demonstration of Hell (Tiger Driver)! He picks up Nikki and it seems as though they're going to win...
DEMONSTRATION OF HELL TO NIKKI!
Alecia Matthews: What the hell did he just do!
Cameron Stone: They were on the verge of being champions… even for Trace this is out there.
He rolls Drakz over, the three count is confirmation as Drakz is draped with even more gold.
Philip Schneider: This is...
On to the main event. Sam comes down with a mic in hand, Josh comes out wearing the war paint, Joe holds the title in the air as we re rack the highlights with Sam landing big strikes on both Josh and Joe, the sunset flip powerbomb/German Suplex combo, and Josh's somersault Plancha rounding out our first set of highlights.
Cameron Stone: Sh*t just got real.
Josh lands the big Uranage, Sam hits the BRAINBUSTAH! and Joe takes flight with a huge double clothesline as all three men wear the anguish of battle before Sam locks in he Coquina Clutch and Joe wraps up the Mactabilis Factum (Anaconda Vice)!
Alecia Matthews: He's going to pull this off! Joe Bishop is going to retain the International Title!
Joe is cut off with the Bankrupt (Last Rites) from Josh, who dives out of the ring onto Trace Demon as he runs interference, allowing Sam to hit the Phoenix Splash on Joe for the three count in the first fall.
Alecia Matthews: Sam just won the title, and this crowd doesn't realize it because of this Pier 6 Brawl on the outside!
As Josh and Trace battle on the outside, Trace gets the upper hand with a low blow and drives Josh onto the table with the Demonstration of Hell!
Cameron Stone: Trace may have just taken Josh out of this match!
The battle wages on though as Joe and Sam trade heavy leather, with Joe getting the advantage, until Josh takes them out with a two for one Blockbuster! Joe takes Josh onto the apron and drops him with a snap DDT into the steel! Sam takes advantage after The Franchiser from Josh, hitting him with the International Championship! He has the pin, but doesn't Joe climbing the turnbuckle,
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JOE FLIES OFF AND HIT THE DECIDO SPIRITUS (450 SPLASH) ON SAM TO BREAK UP THE COUNT!
Sam rolls out of the ring and Josh is still laid out prone in the ring. Joe signals that he's heading up to top again. Decido Spiritus coming again, BUT JOSH MOVES! Joe bails out this time and rolls to his feet. As he turns around, he charges right into being hoisted up onto Josh's shoulders. CHAPTER 11 (ROYAL FLUSH) CONNECTS!
Alecia Matthews: CHAPTER 11! He got all of it! He has the cover!
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Christa Adina: The winner of the second fall, and NUMBER ONE CONTENDER for the WFWF World Heavyweight Championship, "The Franchise" Josh Dean!
Josh stands up and shoots his hands up in victory before collapsing into the ropes. His celebration is cut short by MK7 and the appearance of Drakz.
Alecia Matthews: Looks like champ wants to get a first hand look at his next challenger.
Drakz stands out on the stage, the Tag Team Title strapped around his waist and the World Heavyweight Championship draped over his shoulder. The staredown, while at a distance, is intense as Drakz takes the World Heavyweight Title and shoots it straight above his head. Josh looks out at Drakz and motions for the belt as we fade out.
Phillip Schneider: ...your destiny.
Explosions! YEAH!
Cameron Stone: Hello everyone and welcome to WFWF Burnout!
Alecia Matthews: We’ve got a stacked card for you tonight, one that tries to handle the fallout from Japan.
Cameron Stone: And what a show that was. A night that saw Josh Dean realised as the number one contender to Drakz’s WFWF World Heavyweight Championship.
MK7 hits the PA and the crowd goes wild as they greet their champion.
Cameron Stone: Speak of the devil.
Drakz walks out on to the stage with all three of his title belts around his waist, towering up his chest. He stands there grinning, one hand over his eyes as though looking out to sea, before making his way down the ramp, zigzagging so the fans can touch his outstretched hands. On climbing into the ring he asks for a mic.
Drakz: Well now…….
He pauses for dramatic effect and the crowd’s cheers fill the void.
Drakz: It seems we have a number of achievements to discuss folks. I don’t care to brag but I think it’s about time we addressed how God damn good I really am.
Again the crowd laps it up. Perhaps they already know how big his balls are?
Drakz: The first matter on the agenda is of course the fact that I hold BOTH of the WFWF Tag Team Titles. That is correct, I travelled to the far flung corners of the globe and have returned with two more championship belts! Tugarin Zmey is no where to be seen, and no doubt shall remain as such. He should be ashamed of himself, ashamed of the fact that this whole time he was just my sidekick………a simple visual deterrent. As for Donnie Monty Kent, a man who took the time to remind me that without he and his Dragon I would be nothing, he has no doubt drowned himself on seeing that I am far superior to any man he can bring to the table. He may not have even made it to water as his head burst under the pressure of his ever impending cardiac arrest.
Here’s to the pair of you.
He pulls the straps apart on each Tag Team Title and throws them to the ground at his feet.
Drakz: Those belts are a constant reminder that I was right all along.
He points at the belts as he continues.
Drakz: Those belts are also vindication of everything I’ve done up to this point. All I needed was one more reign as a Tag Team Champion to finish my puzzle. A puzzle that has never been completed by any other man, woman or child that has passed through the doors of this establishment.
As of the end of the referee’s count in Tokyo I am now the FIRST and ONLY Double Grand Slam Champion in the history of the WFWF. Soak it in folks. It feels good to finally make it doesn’t it? Not only that but I managed that final victory without a partner.
Drakz looks around the arena, pacing the ring as the fans chant his name.
Drakz: But on to more pressing matters.
All this talk of world firsts has sidetracked me from the real achievement. I have surpassed a record that many deemed beyond any man’s reach. I have eclipsed the very man whom I ousted from his position in this sport. The very man I retired, Phillip Schneider, no longer holds his record as the longest reigning WFWF World Heavyweight Champion of all time………I do.
386 days and counting. Only 1 more month and I will be the longest reigning champion, with any belt, ever. That’s got to hurt a certain Demon’s ego a little?
So tonight I celebrate all of this by continuing my tag team prowess with Joshua Dean’s wife at my side, the very man who thinks he’s going to topple my castle. I suppose I should really be putting the Tag Team Titles on the line? Many people have asked me how that’s going to work. Even Lila Sleater herself wants to know how I’m going to handle the situation. I’m a double champion. I have to defend. I can’t let the Tag Team Titles go undefended for over 8 months now can I? No, that will never happen again. This isn’t going to be Hollywood Unhinged 3.0.
I will be defending the Tag Team Titles in between World Title matches on my own. Yes that’s right, I’m willing to continue on with my handicap. I want to give that show to you, the fans. I am a fighting champion, and my resume backs that claim up.
”In The City” interrupts Drakz’s speech and he raises his eyebrows as none other than Josh Dean walks out onto the stage, mic in hand. The number one contender waves to Drakz before his music cuts. He raises the microphone to his lips.
Josh Dean: Whoa, whoa, whoa, let's slow down on these declarations for just a minute!
The crowd cheers as Josh continues his descent down the ramp.
Josh Dean: I’m sorry Drakz, but I can’t in good conscience let you do that. See, I was waiting to see what you’d say before coming out here. But what I’m about to tell you would've been the same regardless. Going on about the Tag Team Titles and their status got my attention, because you find yourself in the exact same position I did not too long ago. The only difference is that I was stripped of those very belts because my partner was no longer an active member on the roster.
There's a loud boo at the mention of Dave Demento's punishment.
Josh Dean: Now that was due to his own actions, but I digress. I wasn’t given the opportunity to defend them on my own. But understand, I willingingly chose to avoid a constant handicap by negotiating an opportunity. And that opportunity came to fruition in Japan, as you well know.
He steps into the ring, taking up residence a comfortable distance from the champion, but still in striking range if need be.
Drakz: You're welcome, by the way...
Josh Dean: Please... I would've got here on my own merit. But thanks for helping me cut line. However, I think you need to reconsider this strategy Drakz, because it's not the smartest move you've ever made.
Drakz: So, what…..you’re going to make me an offer I can’t refuse? What is this Dean-o?
Josh Dean: Maybe I am, but only if you can pull your head out of your ass long enough to listen. Look I don’t want to see those belts vacated again, and it seems you have no intention of doing that. But beyond your immediate problem of having no partner, you and I have a date in Vegas and let's just say I'm not going to cut you any slack. So I'm going to personally see to it that you remain safe, that way you'll have no excuses of being spread too thin when I beat you for the World Heavyweight Title.
Drakz steps closer to Josh.
Drakz: That’s fighting talk, Mr. Dean.
Josh reciprocates by stepping closer as well.
Josh Dean: Now don't say things you can't take back.
SHOTS FIRED AND THE CROWD ERUPTS! It’s hard to tell if they want Drakz to lose or Josh to win. This is the problem with having two good guys.
Josh Dean: This isn't just talk champ, but rather me offering my services. If you defend your Tag Team Titles between now and Showtime, I’ll be your partner. We'll be best buddies until then, because December is still a long time away. I want you healthy come game time and I'll accept nothing less. I don’t want the Drakz that went into Phillip Schneider’s retirement match a run down, beaten up old dog. No, I want to beat the best you there is. I want to face The God Slayer at his finest, that way I can sleep comfortably knowing you did everything in your power to stop me.
The Denver crowd are losing their minds at the prospect of these two teaming.
Drakz: And if I choose your wife instead? She is the better looking of the power couple, after all.
Josh Dean: Good choice. Nikki can handle herself and she knows how important this title shot is to me. I’ll leave the ball in your court, but whatever your decision I want you to promise you’ll be 100% when you stand across the ring from me.
Drakz: Oh don’t you worry about that. When you’re looking up at the lights in the MGM Grand you’ll know what it’s like to face the first Double Grand Slam, longest reigning WFWF World Heavyweight Tag Team Champion at his very best.
"MK7" hits as Drakz takes off the World Heavyweight Title and holds it above Josh's head. The two World Title combatants lock eyes and mouth at each other inaudibly.
Cameron Stone: This has the air of a friendly competition, but knowing Drakz I can’t see it staying that way for very long.
Alecia Matthews: All I can say is the prospect of Drakz and Josh Dean as a tag team has got to be an ominous one for the rest of the roster. That’s a solid pairing.
Cameron Stone: Until they rip each other apart.
Alecia Matthews: We've still got some time until these two face off. In the meantime we've got a great show lined up for you tonight and we kick it off with Masahiko Ishimura in action after his excellent showing in the National Title contender's battle royal. And in WFWF, he better get used to facing women early and often.
Cameron Stone: Right you are Alecia. With National Champion Nikki Dean having challengers lining up left and right, if he has any reservations about facing women it's time to get over it. He has a good chance to do so against the newcomer Zoe Schafer.
Alecia Matthews: Let's send it up to Christa Adina to get us started!
In The Stars by Icona Pop hits as blue lights flash throughout the arena. Zoe comes out with a smile on her face.
Christa Adina: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is your opening bout of the evening. Introducing first, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 140 pounds and making her WFWF debut. This is Zoe Schafer!
She walks quickly to the ring while blowing kisses to the crowd. She enters the ring, gets on the turnbuckle and bows to the crowd.
Alecia Matthews: What I've always found fascinating is the different backgrounds our athletes come from. Do you have any thoughts on Zoe, Cam?
Cameron Stone: Wrestling is the kind of sport where you have to be able to market yourself. That should be able to play to Zoe's education in business and marketing, and it'll be interesting to see if she uses it to give herself the inside track.
"Subconscious Entry Version" by Julia Claris hits. All of the lights in the arena focus on the stage, as Ishimura emerges to loud cheers from the crowd, and, all business, walks down to the ring.
Christa Adina: And her opponent, from Kasugai, Japan, weighing in at 185 pounds. Masahiko Ishimura!
Alecia Matthews: Ishimura showed a pretty smooth transition to American wrestling with his inspired performance in the battle royal. It should be very interesting to see how his strong style background transitions here in singles action.
Upon entering the ring he faces the crowd, raising his arm in the air.
DING DING (Recap style, because Josh got really backed up at work. Sorry guys.)
After a brief stalemate for leverage, Zoe uses her speed to take the upper hand, capping off the opening flurry with a Pescado to the outside! F*CK YEAH! Masahiko gains the advantage with his strong style attack, using brutal kicks to soften up the newcomer. A couple weardown holds and a snap suplex later, he looks for the Death Valley Driver, but Zoe counters out with a stiff enziguri! The Starmaker (Springboard Tornado DDT) is blocked, and Masahiko plants her with the Super Blizzard (Death by Roderick). He looks to finish her with the Boma Ye, but Zoe is too quick, catching the Japanese stalwart with the Schafer Special (Rolling Elbow) for the three count!
Christa Adina: Here is your winner, Zoe Schafer!
Zoe celebrates the victory with a sigh of relief as she raises her arms in victory.
Cameron Stone: In WFWF it's vital to get off to a good start with some solid victories, and Zoe Schafer has certainly done that tonight.
Cut to the back, where Josh Dean is walking backstage toward the SOS locker room. He opens the door and Nikki is stretching. The National Champion stands upright and places her hands on her hips.
Nikki Dean: What was that out there?
Josh Dean: Hi, I love you.
Josh bats his eyes with a grin, but Nikki is not amused.
Nikki Dean: Don't get cute with me, Josh. Are you trying to put a target on my head?
Josh Dean: Hold on, how am I doing that?
Nikki Dean: Look I know it's important to you to get a fair match, but offering me up as Drakz's shield...
Josh Dean: I didn't... he did.
Nikki Dean: I don't need you speaking for me though. I've already got enough people wanting to take me out without adding the World Champion to the mix. Did you even think this through?
Josh Dean: Of course, I was calling his bluff.
Nikki Dean: Well I don't think it worked. I got a bad feeling about tonight thanks to you.
She picks up her National Title and slings it over her shoulder.
Nikki Dean: Now I've got a glorified handicapped match to survive.
Cut back to ringside.
Alecia Matthews: Could be trouble in the Dean camp, Cam. What do you make of this?
Cameron Stone: I don't know, remind me to ask Josh later.
Alecia Matthews: Will do. Anyway folks, here in WFWF, we're always adding the top talent from across the globe to our stable of competitors. This match is no different with the upstart Joe Magnet as he takes on the returning Jon Gotch, who's back following shoulder surgery a few months ago after that brutal attack by Michael Kyzer and Ante Witner in the three way Tag Title eliminator. Will getting healthy be the secret ingredient to Gotch turning it around. Let's send it up to Christa Adina to find out!
"20 Percent Cooler" by Ken Ashcorp hits as the chorus blasts throughout the arena, Joe Magnet walks out, nonchalantly, smirks at the crowd, and brags about his "skillz" to the children.
Christa Adina: This next bout is set for one fall. Introducing first, from Toms River, New Jersey, weighing in at 187 pounds. He is Joe Magnet!
He walks very smug-like to the ring where he slowly walks up the steps, wipes his feet, and hilos over the ropes. He stands in the middle of the ring and raises both arms, looking as bunghole-y as always.
Voodoo by GodSmack hits and Jon Gotch walks out onto the stage, holding up his arms. Gotch slaps his chest and jogs down the ramp.
Christa Adina: And his opponent, from Warsaw, Poland, weighing in at 220 pounds. He is Jon Gotch!
Gotch slides into the ring, automatically jumps to his feet. Gotch jumps onto the mid-rope,yelling at the crowd. "Come on, Baby!" Gotch drops off the rope, and waits for the match to start.
DING DING! (Recap)
Boy, did Gotch look revitalized and come out storming with big suplexes, with a snap Saito Suplex sending Magnet to the outside. He got a little too overzealous and Magnet lured him in, using the steel steps to swing momentum. Magnet playing very loose with the rules to draw heat from the crowd, who are very much behind Gotch. A fireman's carry is countered into a big DDT by Gotch, and he follows up with a springboard moonsault for a two count. Gotch looking for the West Ham Penalty Kick (Soccer Kick), but he whiffs. After a near collision with the ref, Magnet uses the distraction to hit a low blow, followed up with the Flux (Sit out Spinebuster) for the three count!
Christa Adina: Here is your winner, Joe Magnet!
Alecia Matthews: Tough break for Gotch. The ref didn't see the low blow.
Cameron Stone: I don't think Magnet's mother would approve of his rule breaking, unless she too is of questionable morals.
Phillip Schneider: Tonight, you seven men get your chance. Your first chance.
Fast forward to action throughout the Battle Royal, highlighting outstanding performances from Joe Magnet, Grayson Cain, Masahiko Ishimura, and Lucas Crowe. After eliminating Dr. Manson early, Shapiro staves off his own elimination as Phoenix Nitro trades heavy leather with the Japanese hero Ishimura. Crowe is dominant in his back to back eliminations of Magnet and Shapiro with little more than raw strength.
Phillip Schneider: You get the chance at something I never had. I never had the National Championship.
Ishimura is sent flying from the match as the battle continues with Grayson Cain taking it to the Motor City Mercenary. After nearly knocking out Crowe with a Superkick, Nitro gets the shocking elimination of Cain, only to be dumped over the top by a victorious Lucas Crowe, who earns the title shot.
Moving on, it's Japanese Death match between upstart Joey Raid and the hardcore legend Randel Benjamin. A brutal battle that would make Schneider reminisce of his own violent niche.
Phillip Schneider: ...I only pay the tolls for my combat off and on rather than constantly.
Somehow, these men didn't pay attention to the Hall of Famer's words of wisdom, as everything from barbwire 2x4s to glass panes were used. Raid looks for the Game Over (Canadian Destroyer) on the big man, but the savvy vet counters into a Death Valley Driver into a hog trough full of glass! WHAT THE F*CK!
Alecia Matthews: He's a kid!
Mercifully, Randel puts the young man away with the Axe (Impaler DDT) for the win as we continue on with the tag team grudge match between Penny Shannon and Scarlett Quinn as they squared off with Hollywood Unhinged 2.0 in the former champ's one night return to WFWF.
Phillip Schneider: But the Tokyo Dome is quite the big deal.
And the two tag teams treated their match with that kind of urgency, as the hard hitting, fast paced bout saw many momentum shifts. Hollywood Unhinged used their experience to isolate Scarlett, while Penny is chomping at the bit for a hot tag. Once on the inside, Penny takes it to Jayson. In a great sacrifice, Penny lands a big sunset flip powerbomb to the floor!
Cameron Stone: Penny Shannon once again showing what little regard she has for her own safety!
As the match builds into a fever pitch, Jack Sabbath hits Penny with a big bridging German Suplex and Scarlett blasts Jack with the Drive-By (Jumping Superkick). On the other side of the action, Jayson battles back with a spike DDT but misses the Golden Boot! Penny pounces with the Liberty Cap (Curb Stomp) for the pin!
Phillip Schneider: Your first step towards immortality.
Michael Kyzer and Ante Witner make the long walk to the ring. The video is in slow motion heading toward the staredown to play along with Philip's words, which at this moment are words of motivation to the whole roster even though they are addressing just the opening match.
To the highlights, Kyzer takes it to his former protege early with a series of big strikes and damaging throws. Not backing down though, Ante turns the offense in his favor with a spear into the announce table, a somersault leg drop, and a Thesz Press.
Cameron Stone: Witner wanted a war and now he's got one!
A ref bump brings the match to even more violent pace as Kyzer hits the Odium (Hammerlock Legsweep DDT) on the floor, before grabbing the barbwire kendo and blasting Ante with it!
Alecia Matthews: He's going to kill him!
The shimmer of a long Katana draws the match to it's climax as they jockey for possession. It's Kyzer, it's Ante! Kyzer misses with the blade, but not with the Kyzer Effect (Reverse Death Valley Driver)! It's an academic pin for Kyzer,
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Ante kicks out! WHAT!
Kyzer is beside himself, allowing Ante to battle back and hit the Ghost (Blockbuster) for the pin,
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3!
Alecia Matthews: He did it!
Ante's massive achievement is cut short by Samael Ahriman, who viciously attacks Kyzer until our commentary whiz Cameron Stone intervenes, stepping right into Sam's blade and backing the Faithless Soldier down.
Philip Schneider: Tonight...is your chance.
We fade in to our co feature, as Trace and Nikki head to the ring. They're followed by Drakz, with no Zmey in sight.
Christa Adina: Ladies and gentlemen as a result of Tugarin Zmey’s no-show here tonight Drakz has been given the option to forfeit this match. However he has refused and this match will go on as planned!
With the champ's decree, the match is underway. And Drakz, with the handicap weighing on his mind, comes out guns blazing on the National Champion. Nikki isn't one to back down, no sir. Instead she fires up with hard forearm shots and big dropkick. After a graceful moonsault press, Drakz stops the momentum with a big overhead belly to belly suplex. He berates both Trace and Nikki before going to work.
Cameron Stone: Drakz drew Nikki Dean in there and if his game plan is to drive a wedge between Trace Demon and Nikki then he’s certainly laying the foundations smartly.
Alecia Matthews: And they’re not exactly the most stable of teams as it is.
Drakz is firing on all cylinders as Nikki looks for the tag, but to no avail. But the National Champion is all heart as she scraps her way back into the match. A huge enziguri scores and Nikki manages to get the tag! Trace comes in and the rivalry is reborn!
Alecia Matthews: Trace Demon and Drakz in the same ring, oh it’s on.
Trace storms in and levels Drakz with a Buisaku Knee, followed up by several unanswered strong style strikes! Drakz covers up as the boss gains the advantage for his team until Drakz regains control with an eye rake.
Cameron Stone: A dirty tactic by Drakz but it did the job, and that’s what he’s got to do if he hopes to win, he absolutely has to play dirty.
A Cactus Clothesline sends Drakz and Trace up and over the top rope. Nikki comes to Trace's aide, but Trace shoves her! FORESHADOWING! Back in the ring, battles out of the Needle Damage (Samoan Driver) and hits the Slingblade before Nikki follows up with a Cannonball Senton! Nikki looks for the Expulsion (Double Stomp), but Drakz evades and plants her with the Seacroft Smile (Cradle DDT)!
Cameron Stone: Guess Drakz found himself a new tag team partner.
Damn skippy Cam, and it's in the form of a steel chair. Before he gets a chance to use it, Trace catches his attention, then drops him with the Demonstration of Hell (Tiger Driver)! He picks up Nikki and it seems as though they're going to win...
DEMONSTRATION OF HELL TO NIKKI!
Alecia Matthews: What the hell did he just do!
Cameron Stone: They were on the verge of being champions… even for Trace this is out there.
He rolls Drakz over, the three count is confirmation as Drakz is draped with even more gold.
Philip Schneider: This is...
On to the main event. Sam comes down with a mic in hand, Josh comes out wearing the war paint, Joe holds the title in the air as we re rack the highlights with Sam landing big strikes on both Josh and Joe, the sunset flip powerbomb/German Suplex combo, and Josh's somersault Plancha rounding out our first set of highlights.
Cameron Stone: Sh*t just got real.
Josh lands the big Uranage, Sam hits the BRAINBUSTAH! and Joe takes flight with a huge double clothesline as all three men wear the anguish of battle before Sam locks in he Coquina Clutch and Joe wraps up the Mactabilis Factum (Anaconda Vice)!
Alecia Matthews: He's going to pull this off! Joe Bishop is going to retain the International Title!
Joe is cut off with the Bankrupt (Last Rites) from Josh, who dives out of the ring onto Trace Demon as he runs interference, allowing Sam to hit the Phoenix Splash on Joe for the three count in the first fall.
Alecia Matthews: Sam just won the title, and this crowd doesn't realize it because of this Pier 6 Brawl on the outside!
As Josh and Trace battle on the outside, Trace gets the upper hand with a low blow and drives Josh onto the table with the Demonstration of Hell!
Cameron Stone: Trace may have just taken Josh out of this match!
The battle wages on though as Joe and Sam trade heavy leather, with Joe getting the advantage, until Josh takes them out with a two for one Blockbuster! Joe takes Josh onto the apron and drops him with a snap DDT into the steel! Sam takes advantage after The Franchiser from Josh, hitting him with the International Championship! He has the pin, but doesn't Joe climbing the turnbuckle,
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JOE FLIES OFF AND HIT THE DECIDO SPIRITUS (450 SPLASH) ON SAM TO BREAK UP THE COUNT!
Sam rolls out of the ring and Josh is still laid out prone in the ring. Joe signals that he's heading up to top again. Decido Spiritus coming again, BUT JOSH MOVES! Joe bails out this time and rolls to his feet. As he turns around, he charges right into being hoisted up onto Josh's shoulders. CHAPTER 11 (ROYAL FLUSH) CONNECTS!
Alecia Matthews: CHAPTER 11! He got all of it! He has the cover!
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3!
Christa Adina: The winner of the second fall, and NUMBER ONE CONTENDER for the WFWF World Heavyweight Championship, "The Franchise" Josh Dean!
Josh stands up and shoots his hands up in victory before collapsing into the ropes. His celebration is cut short by MK7 and the appearance of Drakz.
Alecia Matthews: Looks like champ wants to get a first hand look at his next challenger.
Drakz stands out on the stage, the Tag Team Title strapped around his waist and the World Heavyweight Championship draped over his shoulder. The staredown, while at a distance, is intense as Drakz takes the World Heavyweight Title and shoots it straight above his head. Josh looks out at Drakz and motions for the belt as we fade out.
Phillip Schneider: ...your destiny.
Explosions! YEAH!
Cameron Stone: Hello everyone and welcome to WFWF Burnout!
Alecia Matthews: We’ve got a stacked card for you tonight, one that tries to handle the fallout from Japan.
Cameron Stone: And what a show that was. A night that saw Josh Dean realised as the number one contender to Drakz’s WFWF World Heavyweight Championship.
MK7 hits the PA and the crowd goes wild as they greet their champion.
Cameron Stone: Speak of the devil.
Drakz walks out on to the stage with all three of his title belts around his waist, towering up his chest. He stands there grinning, one hand over his eyes as though looking out to sea, before making his way down the ramp, zigzagging so the fans can touch his outstretched hands. On climbing into the ring he asks for a mic.
Drakz: Well now…….
He pauses for dramatic effect and the crowd’s cheers fill the void.
Drakz: It seems we have a number of achievements to discuss folks. I don’t care to brag but I think it’s about time we addressed how God damn good I really am.
Again the crowd laps it up. Perhaps they already know how big his balls are?
Drakz: The first matter on the agenda is of course the fact that I hold BOTH of the WFWF Tag Team Titles. That is correct, I travelled to the far flung corners of the globe and have returned with two more championship belts! Tugarin Zmey is no where to be seen, and no doubt shall remain as such. He should be ashamed of himself, ashamed of the fact that this whole time he was just my sidekick………a simple visual deterrent. As for Donnie Monty Kent, a man who took the time to remind me that without he and his Dragon I would be nothing, he has no doubt drowned himself on seeing that I am far superior to any man he can bring to the table. He may not have even made it to water as his head burst under the pressure of his ever impending cardiac arrest.
Here’s to the pair of you.
He pulls the straps apart on each Tag Team Title and throws them to the ground at his feet.
Drakz: Those belts are a constant reminder that I was right all along.
He points at the belts as he continues.
Drakz: Those belts are also vindication of everything I’ve done up to this point. All I needed was one more reign as a Tag Team Champion to finish my puzzle. A puzzle that has never been completed by any other man, woman or child that has passed through the doors of this establishment.
As of the end of the referee’s count in Tokyo I am now the FIRST and ONLY Double Grand Slam Champion in the history of the WFWF. Soak it in folks. It feels good to finally make it doesn’t it? Not only that but I managed that final victory without a partner.
Drakz looks around the arena, pacing the ring as the fans chant his name.
Drakz: But on to more pressing matters.
All this talk of world firsts has sidetracked me from the real achievement. I have surpassed a record that many deemed beyond any man’s reach. I have eclipsed the very man whom I ousted from his position in this sport. The very man I retired, Phillip Schneider, no longer holds his record as the longest reigning WFWF World Heavyweight Champion of all time………I do.
386 days and counting. Only 1 more month and I will be the longest reigning champion, with any belt, ever. That’s got to hurt a certain Demon’s ego a little?
So tonight I celebrate all of this by continuing my tag team prowess with Joshua Dean’s wife at my side, the very man who thinks he’s going to topple my castle. I suppose I should really be putting the Tag Team Titles on the line? Many people have asked me how that’s going to work. Even Lila Sleater herself wants to know how I’m going to handle the situation. I’m a double champion. I have to defend. I can’t let the Tag Team Titles go undefended for over 8 months now can I? No, that will never happen again. This isn’t going to be Hollywood Unhinged 3.0.
I will be defending the Tag Team Titles in between World Title matches on my own. Yes that’s right, I’m willing to continue on with my handicap. I want to give that show to you, the fans. I am a fighting champion, and my resume backs that claim up.
”In The City” interrupts Drakz’s speech and he raises his eyebrows as none other than Josh Dean walks out onto the stage, mic in hand. The number one contender waves to Drakz before his music cuts. He raises the microphone to his lips.
Josh Dean: Whoa, whoa, whoa, let's slow down on these declarations for just a minute!
The crowd cheers as Josh continues his descent down the ramp.
Josh Dean: I’m sorry Drakz, but I can’t in good conscience let you do that. See, I was waiting to see what you’d say before coming out here. But what I’m about to tell you would've been the same regardless. Going on about the Tag Team Titles and their status got my attention, because you find yourself in the exact same position I did not too long ago. The only difference is that I was stripped of those very belts because my partner was no longer an active member on the roster.
There's a loud boo at the mention of Dave Demento's punishment.
Josh Dean: Now that was due to his own actions, but I digress. I wasn’t given the opportunity to defend them on my own. But understand, I willingingly chose to avoid a constant handicap by negotiating an opportunity. And that opportunity came to fruition in Japan, as you well know.
He steps into the ring, taking up residence a comfortable distance from the champion, but still in striking range if need be.
Drakz: You're welcome, by the way...
Josh Dean: Please... I would've got here on my own merit. But thanks for helping me cut line. However, I think you need to reconsider this strategy Drakz, because it's not the smartest move you've ever made.
Drakz: So, what…..you’re going to make me an offer I can’t refuse? What is this Dean-o?
Josh Dean: Maybe I am, but only if you can pull your head out of your ass long enough to listen. Look I don’t want to see those belts vacated again, and it seems you have no intention of doing that. But beyond your immediate problem of having no partner, you and I have a date in Vegas and let's just say I'm not going to cut you any slack. So I'm going to personally see to it that you remain safe, that way you'll have no excuses of being spread too thin when I beat you for the World Heavyweight Title.
Drakz steps closer to Josh.
Drakz: That’s fighting talk, Mr. Dean.
Josh reciprocates by stepping closer as well.
Josh Dean: Now don't say things you can't take back.
SHOTS FIRED AND THE CROWD ERUPTS! It’s hard to tell if they want Drakz to lose or Josh to win. This is the problem with having two good guys.
Josh Dean: This isn't just talk champ, but rather me offering my services. If you defend your Tag Team Titles between now and Showtime, I’ll be your partner. We'll be best buddies until then, because December is still a long time away. I want you healthy come game time and I'll accept nothing less. I don’t want the Drakz that went into Phillip Schneider’s retirement match a run down, beaten up old dog. No, I want to beat the best you there is. I want to face The God Slayer at his finest, that way I can sleep comfortably knowing you did everything in your power to stop me.
The Denver crowd are losing their minds at the prospect of these two teaming.
Drakz: And if I choose your wife instead? She is the better looking of the power couple, after all.
Josh Dean: Good choice. Nikki can handle herself and she knows how important this title shot is to me. I’ll leave the ball in your court, but whatever your decision I want you to promise you’ll be 100% when you stand across the ring from me.
Drakz: Oh don’t you worry about that. When you’re looking up at the lights in the MGM Grand you’ll know what it’s like to face the first Double Grand Slam, longest reigning WFWF World Heavyweight Tag Team Champion at his very best.
"MK7" hits as Drakz takes off the World Heavyweight Title and holds it above Josh's head. The two World Title combatants lock eyes and mouth at each other inaudibly.
Cameron Stone: This has the air of a friendly competition, but knowing Drakz I can’t see it staying that way for very long.
Alecia Matthews: All I can say is the prospect of Drakz and Josh Dean as a tag team has got to be an ominous one for the rest of the roster. That’s a solid pairing.
Cameron Stone: Until they rip each other apart.
Alecia Matthews: We've still got some time until these two face off. In the meantime we've got a great show lined up for you tonight and we kick it off with Masahiko Ishimura in action after his excellent showing in the National Title contender's battle royal. And in WFWF, he better get used to facing women early and often.
Cameron Stone: Right you are Alecia. With National Champion Nikki Dean having challengers lining up left and right, if he has any reservations about facing women it's time to get over it. He has a good chance to do so against the newcomer Zoe Schafer.
Alecia Matthews: Let's send it up to Christa Adina to get us started!
In The Stars by Icona Pop hits as blue lights flash throughout the arena. Zoe comes out with a smile on her face.
Christa Adina: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is your opening bout of the evening. Introducing first, from Cleveland, Ohio, weighing in at 140 pounds and making her WFWF debut. This is Zoe Schafer!
She walks quickly to the ring while blowing kisses to the crowd. She enters the ring, gets on the turnbuckle and bows to the crowd.
Alecia Matthews: What I've always found fascinating is the different backgrounds our athletes come from. Do you have any thoughts on Zoe, Cam?
Cameron Stone: Wrestling is the kind of sport where you have to be able to market yourself. That should be able to play to Zoe's education in business and marketing, and it'll be interesting to see if she uses it to give herself the inside track.
"Subconscious Entry Version" by Julia Claris hits. All of the lights in the arena focus on the stage, as Ishimura emerges to loud cheers from the crowd, and, all business, walks down to the ring.
Christa Adina: And her opponent, from Kasugai, Japan, weighing in at 185 pounds. Masahiko Ishimura!
Alecia Matthews: Ishimura showed a pretty smooth transition to American wrestling with his inspired performance in the battle royal. It should be very interesting to see how his strong style background transitions here in singles action.
Upon entering the ring he faces the crowd, raising his arm in the air.
DING DING (Recap style, because Josh got really backed up at work. Sorry guys.)
After a brief stalemate for leverage, Zoe uses her speed to take the upper hand, capping off the opening flurry with a Pescado to the outside! F*CK YEAH! Masahiko gains the advantage with his strong style attack, using brutal kicks to soften up the newcomer. A couple weardown holds and a snap suplex later, he looks for the Death Valley Driver, but Zoe counters out with a stiff enziguri! The Starmaker (Springboard Tornado DDT) is blocked, and Masahiko plants her with the Super Blizzard (Death by Roderick). He looks to finish her with the Boma Ye, but Zoe is too quick, catching the Japanese stalwart with the Schafer Special (Rolling Elbow) for the three count!
Christa Adina: Here is your winner, Zoe Schafer!
Zoe celebrates the victory with a sigh of relief as she raises her arms in victory.
Cameron Stone: In WFWF it's vital to get off to a good start with some solid victories, and Zoe Schafer has certainly done that tonight.
Cut to the back, where Josh Dean is walking backstage toward the SOS locker room. He opens the door and Nikki is stretching. The National Champion stands upright and places her hands on her hips.
Nikki Dean: What was that out there?
Josh Dean: Hi, I love you.
Josh bats his eyes with a grin, but Nikki is not amused.
Nikki Dean: Don't get cute with me, Josh. Are you trying to put a target on my head?
Josh Dean: Hold on, how am I doing that?
Nikki Dean: Look I know it's important to you to get a fair match, but offering me up as Drakz's shield...
Josh Dean: I didn't... he did.
Nikki Dean: I don't need you speaking for me though. I've already got enough people wanting to take me out without adding the World Champion to the mix. Did you even think this through?
Josh Dean: Of course, I was calling his bluff.
Nikki Dean: Well I don't think it worked. I got a bad feeling about tonight thanks to you.
She picks up her National Title and slings it over her shoulder.
Nikki Dean: Now I've got a glorified handicapped match to survive.
Cut back to ringside.
Alecia Matthews: Could be trouble in the Dean camp, Cam. What do you make of this?
Cameron Stone: I don't know, remind me to ask Josh later.
Alecia Matthews: Will do. Anyway folks, here in WFWF, we're always adding the top talent from across the globe to our stable of competitors. This match is no different with the upstart Joe Magnet as he takes on the returning Jon Gotch, who's back following shoulder surgery a few months ago after that brutal attack by Michael Kyzer and Ante Witner in the three way Tag Title eliminator. Will getting healthy be the secret ingredient to Gotch turning it around. Let's send it up to Christa Adina to find out!
"20 Percent Cooler" by Ken Ashcorp hits as the chorus blasts throughout the arena, Joe Magnet walks out, nonchalantly, smirks at the crowd, and brags about his "skillz" to the children.
Christa Adina: This next bout is set for one fall. Introducing first, from Toms River, New Jersey, weighing in at 187 pounds. He is Joe Magnet!
He walks very smug-like to the ring where he slowly walks up the steps, wipes his feet, and hilos over the ropes. He stands in the middle of the ring and raises both arms, looking as bunghole-y as always.
Voodoo by GodSmack hits and Jon Gotch walks out onto the stage, holding up his arms. Gotch slaps his chest and jogs down the ramp.
Christa Adina: And his opponent, from Warsaw, Poland, weighing in at 220 pounds. He is Jon Gotch!
Gotch slides into the ring, automatically jumps to his feet. Gotch jumps onto the mid-rope,yelling at the crowd. "Come on, Baby!" Gotch drops off the rope, and waits for the match to start.
DING DING! (Recap)
Boy, did Gotch look revitalized and come out storming with big suplexes, with a snap Saito Suplex sending Magnet to the outside. He got a little too overzealous and Magnet lured him in, using the steel steps to swing momentum. Magnet playing very loose with the rules to draw heat from the crowd, who are very much behind Gotch. A fireman's carry is countered into a big DDT by Gotch, and he follows up with a springboard moonsault for a two count. Gotch looking for the West Ham Penalty Kick (Soccer Kick), but he whiffs. After a near collision with the ref, Magnet uses the distraction to hit a low blow, followed up with the Flux (Sit out Spinebuster) for the three count!
Christa Adina: Here is your winner, Joe Magnet!
Alecia Matthews: Tough break for Gotch. The ref didn't see the low blow.
Cameron Stone: I don't think Magnet's mother would approve of his rule breaking, unless she too is of questionable morals.