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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:45:22 GMT -5
We fade in from black to a an absolutely raucus, capacity (like 700 people) crowd! It is practically smoldering in the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, both figuratively and literally because it's hot af why did they build a capitol city on a swamp ya'll? Regardless, it is a sight to see and, frankly, a smell to smell. Maybe it's the colective odor of the hardest of the hardcore fans of the WFWF, maybe it's the decades of ritual sacrifices to the demon god Moloch that have taken place right here in this very auditorium. Whatever it may be, it... is. After a couple of shots of the crowd, we cut to the center of the ring where, much like last week, our three-person announce squad stand in the ring ready to introduce us to the show!Alecia Matthews: HOW'S IT GOING D.C.!? As expected, they confirm their quality of life through volume!Alecia Matthews: Glad to hear it! Thank you guys for joining us here in this amazing building; The Andrew W. Mellon auditorium! Most people respond politely, two fellows in black robes drinking blood from skulls however are very appreciative of the shout out.Matthew Werner: That it is, Alecia. You know, a lot of really cool historical moments have happened right here in this building? Werner nods. ... In fact the... His attempted speech is cut off by an ever-increasing-in-volume chant of "MATTHEW WIENER!" followed by a clap-clap-clapclapclap from the capacity crowd.Matthew Werner: Ha... okay guys we all... It gets worse. At this point Burton moving around the ring being swayed to and fro by the rhythm of the chant. Werner looks over at Matthews who, hiding her mouth in her hands, shrugs her shoulders.Matthew Werner: ... I'll just... See you guys at the booth. Wien defeatedly makes his way out of the ring, Burton flicking his four fingers open and closed in a buh-bye motion.Alecia Matthews: Well it's clear you all are excited and you should be! We have an excellent show scheduled tonight. We did want to mention that we have been told, as far as this auditorium goes to... Kurt Burton suddenly... I mean as suddenly as he can anyway... closes in on the center of the ring.Kurt Burton: OH I THINK THEY KNOW JUST WHAT TO DO BAYBAY! Fist pump. FOLKS THIS IS A HISTORICAL SPOT SO LET'S MAKE SOME HISTORY OURSELVES AND TEAR THIS PLACE DOWN! JYEAH!!! Burton flails his arms enthusiastically at this decree; One that is met by the crowd with fierce approval! Kurt looks over to his partner in the ring for approval just in time to catch her... ... Something like that. Burton defensively brings his hands up and inaudibly mouths "What?" as the absolute frenzy of the crowd has drowned him out. Alecia can only shake her head in less of a manner of disbelief and more of a "this sh** ain't on me." way. After waiting a moment for the crowd noise to die down a bit, she brings the microphone back to her lips.Alecia Matthews: It looks like there's nothing left to say but... Shrug. ... Kurt, you want the honors? Burton shakes his head then gestures toward her to take it to which she nods. ... Alright, in that case... Welcome to WFWF He'll Kick You Apart! He'll Kick You Apart! With that, we fade to black for a moment followed by the WFWF logo.![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ee270/AlexanderRDugas/WFWF_2022.png) After several moments, we are greeted by the opening bassline of "George Washington" by Adam Neely.Soon the bass and drums are joined by the rhythmic... breathing... serving as a hi-hat and then the harmonized vocals well until we kick in to the first chorus. "Washington, Washington Six foot eight, weighs a f***ing ton"Interspersed within the original video we cut to clips of current WFWF superstars. Along with the lyrics above, we see the Interstellar Crab Nebula Champion himself, TITUS!, dispersing of his poor neckbearded first victim."Opponents beware, opponents beware" "He's coming, he's coming, he's coming"
"Let me lay it on line, he had two on the vine I mean two sets of testicles, so divine" The divinity of Washington's numerous testicles then cuts to TITUS! once again; Likely due to his unconfirmed number of intergalactic balls."On a horse made of crystal he patrolled the land With the mason ring and schnauzer in his perfect hands" Here comes George, in control Women dug his snuff and his gallant stroll" George's gallant stroll then cuts to Johnny Mason, likely due to their similarly volumous cakes. Ya'll know."Ate opponents brains, and invented cocaine" We then cut to Bobby Abadi."He's coming, he's coming, he's coming
Washington, Washington Six foot twenty, f***ing killing for fun Spread, spread, Delaware He's coming, he's coming, he's coming" Before the shadow of George can consume its prey, we glitch and flash to a segment of the Void video from last week. Just as quickly, we glitch back to the song."Sue me if I go too fast But the sons of his opponents wish that he was their dad" His opponents' children's longing for him to be their dad is juxtaposed with Shuggy on the receiving end of being tossed like a sack of potatoes."Got a wig for his wig, got a brain for his heart He'll kick you apart, he'll kick you apart!"Hey that's our show name!"He'll save children but not the British children He'll save children but not the British children" The sad British child cuts to Trace Demon; Surly as ever."He'll save children but not the British children He'll save children but not the British children" George's disregard for a British child's death-by-lion cuts to POISON. I mean... he might be British, I dunno..."He had a pocket full of horses, f***ed the sh** out of bears He threw a knife into heaven, and could kill with a stare He made love like an eagle falling out of the sky Killed his sensei in a duel and he never said why" Washington defeating his Sensei in a duel was supposed to cut to Karate Steve but, upon request for footage, the WFWF only received a DVD copy of 2 Fast 2 Furious. Alas Paul Walker appears on screen for a few moments."Washington, Washington Twelve stories high, made of radiation The present beware, the future beware He's coming, he's coming, he's coming" George Washington as a centaur cuts to DGX, likely due to the years of allegations that he as well is a centaur."Did I mention his four nuts? Well he also had four dicks If you took of his boot you'd see the dicks growing off his feet I heard that motherf***er had like... thirty goddamn dicks He once held an opponent's wife's hand... in a jar of acid... at a party" The inaugural President of the United States of America flies away leaving a rainbow behind him, and we cut to WFWF World Champion Josh Dean. With that, we cut back live to the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.!
Upon returning to the live feed, "Pro Wrestler" hits. On the entrance screen, which appears to be a modestly-sized flat screen Vizio, a clumsily drawn cartoon flying saucer begins darting around. It eventually settles in the middle of the screen and from the drawing comes a cartoon ray of light that illuminates the scribbled name "Shuggy". Simultaneously a ray of light shines down on the stage where the wee man himself appears, arms stretched out wide, clearly enjoying being the centre of attention.Daehyun Moon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty minute time limit! Introducing first... from Glasgow, Scotland... weighing in at 175 pounds... Ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshuggy! Alecia Matthews: The last time we saw this man inside a WFWF ring was on November 16th, 2018 where Shuggy faced Mesh in a rematch for the Vanguard Championship in the main event! It seems like he has always been just a second or two away from winning the belt so if Shuggy can pull off an upset here tonight against the current Vanguard Champion, he will establish himself as a contender and potential challenger for the championship in the future! Kurt Burton: I like this Shuggy. Irish too. Just like my great-great-great-great grandparents. Alecia Matthews: ...this again? Sigh.The youngster takes a moment to soak up the response he receives from the WFWF fans, before proceeding to peg it down the ramp as fast as his wee legs'll take him. He takes extra care to greet what appear to be some fellow Scots at ringside!Matthew Werner: Well that's nice. Alecia Matthews: He is a man of his people! In fact Shuggy will be heading across the pond, as they say... Kurt Burton: WHO EVEN SAYS THAT, Felisha? Alecia Matthews: Hrmph. Lots of people say that, Curt. Kurt Burton: Deeply wounded. He heard the pronunciation difference from the "C". ... You've gone... TOO FAR... BAYBAY! Alecia Matthews: Whatever Burt... Anyway... Shuggy will be Making extra point to emphasize. heading across the pond back home to Scotland for the next couple of weeks doing promotion for the WFWF! Matthew Werner: What kind of business opportunities are even... in... Scotland? Kurt Burton: Oh don't get me started on the Scottish Mafia, Wien. THEY CONTROL EVERYTHING! Matthew Werner: How did you even kno... Seeing "Wien Team" signs in the crowd. ... Nevermind. Migraine inducing orange and green lights rapidly flash around the arena, as Shuggy slide into the centre of the ring to a great response from the kids, women and families in the audience and a decidedly less enthusiastic response from the WFWF’s main demographic. "The Wee Green Man" climbs onto the second rope, throws up the Vulcan Salute, and finally hops down, ready for his opponent. Suddenly... Choir voices echo through the arena speakers following a barrage of drums."Oh, I'll never kill myself to save my soul I was gone, but how was I to know? I didn't come this far to sink so low I'm finally holding on to letting go I'll never kill myself to save my soul I'm finally holding on to letting go I'm finally holding on to letting gooooooooooooooo!!!"The banging of the drums is metallic, causing an audible bang through the arena like shotgun blasts and the guitar rips through the speakers causing the arena to tremble.Daehyun Moon: And his opponent... from Indianapolis, Indiana... weighing in at 220 pounds... he is the current reigning, and defending, WFWF Vanguard Champion... Johnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny Massssssssssssson! From the behind the curtain comes Johnny Mason with his trademark black hoodie in white and navy-blue trunks, black kneepads and white boots with his initials embedded into them. He stalls atop the entrance ramp for a bit to take in the crowd reaction before powerwalking towards the ring.Alecia Matthews: Despite what Mason may think about his time as champion, he has already craved his name onto the history books by being the longest reigning Vanguard Champion in history. Kurt Burton: Oh okay! Well in that case I'm the... In a clearly mocking tone. ... LONGEST REIGNING renter at the last Blockbuster I went to of a DVD copy of Face/Off! GIMME A BREAK! Matthew Werner: Well, regardless of that, look how laser-focused Mason is. Once inside the squared circle, Mason climbs onto the turnbuckle and veers his head to look at everyone in attendance for tonight’s event before jumping back and heading to his corner. He removes his hoodie and throws it into the crowd. The bell rings, and the match is underway. The two combatants wrestle a clean match, with Mason being the bigger, much stronger opponent but Shuggy is quicker and more agile. Mason isn’t as aggressive as he once was, moreso making winning his main goal as opposed to inflicting permanent life-altering damage. Shuggy, despite being away from the ring for over two, almost three years hasn’t missed a beat. His athleticism is still on point. During the lockup, he did a cartwheel to get a pop from the crowd!Matthew Werner: I feel like Shuggy is having too much fun right now. He should be focusing on trying to beat a reigning champion! Mason’s no-nonsense approach to the match is working in his favor. Before Shuggy can go for another move to pop the crowd, Mason follows up with stiff-looking punches to the red scalp of The Wee Green Man. The crowd watches in awe as Mason dominates the match with Shuggy fighting from underneath after every chance he gets but Mason is quick to stop it. An irish-whip from Mason results in the champion going for a high knee but Shuggy ducks, which causes the crowd to react loudly!Alecia Matthews: Dropkick from Shuggy! The champion goes down! Shuggy does a quick pose and dance for the crowd...Kurt Burton: Evoking his inner parents-in-Footloose. QUIT YA DANCIN! SMACK! Mason immediately retaliates with a diving forearm to the face which causes Shuggy to collapse onto the mat.Kurt Burton: TOLDJA BAYBAY! The referee counts two but Shuggy kicks out! The Vanguard Champion continues the onslaught on The Wee Green Man. Mason’s technical wrestling is on full display in front of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. With every barrage of punches, chops and kicks from Mason, Shuggy is selling them like crazy which, in turns causes the crowd to root for the Scotsman! The fire of Shuggy resonates with the crowd who return the favor by rooting louder. Give-and-take. Shuggy continues to scratch and claw his way to gain some semblance of an advantage on The Vanguard Champion, who is outwrestling and outsmarting him at every turn. The crowd grows eager as they see Shuggy attempting to fight his way out of a headlock. The Wee Green Man shakes his fist at the crowd after each chant as if the chants are energizing him, giving them the strength to overcome – and it works! One elbow to the gut! Another elbow to the gut!Alecia Matthews: Shuggy is firing up! Kurt Burton: Frankly this WEE MAN needs all the help he can get! He should GRAB THE HAIR! COME AWN! Alecia Matthews: I mean... How would he even... grab his hair from down there? Mason's head is a good foot and a half away... Kurt Burton: Oh I wasn't talking about that hair... AH HA! As Alecia Matthew's face audibly lands in her palms, Mason’s grip weakens which causes Shuggy to throw the champion into the corner. Not wasting any more time, Shuggy immediately catapults himself towards Mason with a running dropkick! Mason moves causing Shuggy to miss entirely and his legs to bounce off the ropes. Mason goes for the legs, realizing the speed advantage his opponent has over him. Twisting his leg like a pretzel, Mason twerks and torques the right leg of Shuggy with various holds. Mason also drops an elbow onto Shuggy’s leg for good measure. The wails of Shuggy cause the crowd to rise from their seats and all clap in unison: SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY!Kurt Burton: I cannot grasp how this... leprechaun man... is so popular. Alecia Matthews: Okay... first off, he's not Irish... Kurt Burton: What? Then what is he? Some sort of... Tommyknocker? Burton thinks. Kurt Burton: ... Yeah that's about right. Mason torques the leg of Shuggy, jerking his ankle forward in a very uncomfortable position. Feeding off the energy from the crowd, The Wee Green Man rolls up the champion but, after a close two count, Mason kicks out! This gives some space between the two combatants which is Shuggy’s case, is a good thing. He crawls to the adjacent corner, away from Mason who’s already on his feet, towering over his crawling opponent. Shuggy tries to kick Mason using his left leg, but the champion sidesteps and stomps right on Shuggy’s gut, which causes the ring to shake with each stomp. Mason then follows up by grabbing Shuggy’s damaged leg and smashing his kneecap against the mat, sending The Wee Green Man flailing and screaming. Before he can get away, Mason grabs his leg again and drives his knee onto the mat! He holds onto Shuggy and contorts his body backwards as Mason applies a single-leg boston crab!Alecia Matthews: Mason has it locked it tight! Matthew Werner: Shuggy's going to have a very difficult time fighting out of this. Kurt Burton: Seems like of all people he should NOT have a problem dealing with a Boston Crab! He basically IS... a BOSTON CRAB AHAHA! JYEAH! Feels Werner and Alecia's stare. ... Ya know, cos Irish. Boston... Look I DON'T OWE YOU AN EXPLANATION YOU JERK-BRONIS! The Wee Green Man screams in pain as Mason continues to torque his damaged leg. He’s not far from the ropes, his only means of escape but he’s not close either. Shuggy reaches as far as his body will allow him to for the bottom rope! He’s reaching! And reaching! ... Still reaching! But the rope escapes him! The referee asks Shuggy if he wants to tap. Shuggy refuses to concede, prompting the referee to ask again and again. Finally, Shuggy cocks a defiant stare toward the official and holds up two fingers with his palm-facing himself; A gesture that sends the Scots in the crowd into a frenzy. Take that, yankee scum!... Whaaaat? Who said that... Anyway... Mason squats to where his other knee rests onto the mat which only tightens the hold, which escalates the pain for Shuggy. The Wee Green Man continues reaching and reaching like Michael Jordan at the end of Space Jam, only unfortunately, his arm doesn’t stretch. The crowd roaring for the Scotsman! "SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY! SHUG-GY!" The Wee Green Man screams a bunch of expletives that the network bleeps which causes Shuggy to slowly inch his way forward, twerking his body to extend his reach! His fingertips are grazing the ropes! One more scream from Shuggy until he finally, mercifully, manages to clutch ahold of the ropes!Kurt Burton: I gotta admit I'm a little impressed! JYEAH! Using the ropes for leverage, he uses them as an aide to get to his feet. Mason grabs the bad leg again which causes Shuggy to leap on his other until he cracks Mason with the snap of an Enziguri! The crowd grows into a frenzy! The Vanguard Champion goes down which allows Shuggy to recuperate and gain the advantage. He uses the ropes again to stand on his feet. Shuggy does a pose and quick dance for the crowd before nailing Mason in the ribs with a stiff kick! The Wee Green Man keeps using the ropes as leverage to keep him standing and above his downed opponent. As Mason gets to his feet, Shuggy unleashes a rapid flurry of kicks to the chest of the Vanguard Champion which results in the Washington crowd counting them down!Kurt Burton: The Irish Shugster making the comeback right here, right now! I'M FEELIN' THE LUCK OF THE IRISH HERE TONIGHT! Alecia Matthews: Kurt... Considers the ramifications of getting back into it. ... Yeah ya know what, that's exactly what's happening right now in this here reality we share. Shuggy does a quick dance before delivering the final kick, which was up in the double digits, resulting in Mason’s chest to turn red. Shuggy immediately follows up with a one-legged spinning heel kick to the face of the champion! He hops on one leg onto the apron the delivers the Project Whirlwind! Alas, he flails in pain as the bounce from the rope only made the pain in his leg worse!Matthew Werner: Well, as they say, high risk, high reward. Alecia Matthews: That's fair unless Mason can reclaim the advantage. He is very calculating and meticulous, you have to consider that damaged leg to be an enormous liability for Shuggy now. Kurt Burton: Listen up! I've BEEN a champion in this company before and ya know sometimes to make an omelette? You gotta turn over a new leaf! Matthew Werner: I'm sorry... what...? Kurt Burton: DID YOU NOT HEAR ME? I said... if you're not the sharpest knife in the drawer, you'll have to break some eggs! Alecia Matthews: I don't think you have those right, Kurt. Kurt Burton: I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE... YOU... RIGHT! FELISHA! Kurt Burton: AH HA! GOTCHU ya... JERKBRONIS! Shuggy swings his arm over the chest of the champion! The referee comes dangerously close to counting to three but, at the last moment, Johnny Mason kicks out! The crowd oohs and ahhs at the nearfall! Shuggy can’t believe it either. He argues with referee Pierce Paris, but the striped official assures The Wee Green Man: it was two and three-quarters. Shuggy crawls to a nearby rope to stand back up with the hot crowd behind him every step along the way. Just as he reaches his feet, however, Mason delivers a nasty jumping knee knee! His body slumps forward, throat bouncing off the bottom ropes, arms hanging out on the outside as behind him stands Johnny Mason. Mason capitalizes on the move and drags Shuggy from the ropes and onto his back for another pin attempt! The official counts two but the unquestionably tough Shuggy kicks out much to the delight of the fans in D.C.! The crowd is in a frenzy, near riotous sounds emerging from the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium!Matthew Werner: What a match! Mason is visibly annoyed. He stays seated on the mat, panting, sweat dripping from his brow as he contemplates his next course of action. He marches over to the opposite corner... and waits. He starts bouncing on the tips of his toes, anxiously waiting for Shuggy to come to. Once The Wee Green Man starts showing signs of life, Mason continues to bounce more frenetically. Once his opponent is up, Mason charges towards him but is caught in-motion with a Marfa Lights Suplex! Shuggy slams Mason to the mat but due to the pain in his leg, he is unable to hold the pin which causes Mason to immediately bounce right up and go for the running knee again! Only this time, Shuggy retorts with a move not commonly used by him and by not commonly used, we mean never; A Pele Kick!Alecia Matthews: Pele kick from Shuggy! He took that right out of Mesh’s handbook! The crowd goes banana as Mason is thrown into the corner. Shuggy is feeling it now! Mason appears to be making his way towards his opponent again! A quick dance from The Wee Green Man before he lands a dropkick into Mason’s chest, violently slamming him into the corner again! Another flurry of kicks to the gut and sternum of the Vanguard Champion fires up the crowd! Shuggy goes for a monkey-flip however Mason grabs onto him and reverses it, seating the Wee Green Man atop the turnbuckle following a European uppercut to the jaw! Mason climbs onto the second rope and hooks Shuggy’s arm. The crowd buzzes at the sight of the two wrestlers standing atop the turnbuckle.Alecia Matthews: What’s going to happen here?? Kurt Burton: Well from the looks of it someone's gonna pay off that DEDUCTIBLE! AMERICAN HEALTHCARE BAYBAY! LIVING ON THE KNIFE'S EDGE OF ONE BAD DIAGNOSIS! Ha... ha... hrm... Mason, in one fell swoop hits a devastating superplex on his opponent, the ring shaking from the impact! The crowd all groan in unison! Mason immediately goes for the cover! One... Two... It seems like it must be over but it is 2022 baby and SHUGGY KICKS THE F*** OUT! Mason can’t believe it! It’s now his turn to argue with the official who also assures the champion: it was two and seven-eighths. Mason stands up as Shuggy starts crawling away from him. Mason takes a moment to catch his breath before pursuing his opponent. Mason grabs Shuggy by his waist, attempting a german suplex. It would appear Shuggy is done for... Appear perhaps... TO A FOOL! Nah, you're cool. At any rate, Shuggy manages to reach deep within himself and execute a sudden forward roll. His calves hook under Johnny Mason's armpits sending him careeening forward. Instinct kicks in, and Mason must front roll but this only puts him tight in a cradle held by the Shugster. Shuggy holds on for dear life, long enough for the official to count to a one, a two, and indeed a three and secure a huge victory here in the U.S. Capitol!Kurt Burton: THE DAMNED LEPRECHAUN DID IT! Mason kicks his legs, releasing himself from Shuggy's cradle and launching the UFO afficionado forward in the air and rolling out of the ring. Alas, it is too late. Shuggy has won as signified by the ringing of the bells. lol I guess Shuggy will turn heel now. Take that, Benioff and Weiss!Daehyun Moon: Here is your winner... Shhhhhuuuuuugggggyyyyyyyy! Matthew Werner: Shuggy just pinned the Vanguard Champion, guys. Kurt Burton: BIG WHOOP! Alecia Matthews: You think you, right now, could pin Johnny Mason? Kurt Burton: PPFFFFTTT. I pinned Johnny Mason YESTERDAY ya clown car of... CLOWNS! I'm a former TAG TEAM CHAMPION, show some RESPECT! JYEAH! The Wee Green Man continues the momentum of Mason's forward launch and rolls out of the ring. He is smiling like the Cheshire cat as the official raises his arm in victory! Meanwhile, in the ring, Mason has found his way to a seated position. He does not protest or complain but, in his eyes, is a deep well of disappointment and frustration. As if to pour salt in the wounds, Mason is handed the new WFWF Vanguard Championship. A belt with a design that one will have to use their imagination to picture because... ya know... I apparently don't know how to effectively manage time.... Having said that, Johnny holds the new Vanguard Championship, staring at his reflection. After a few moments, he shakes his head and requests a microphone from Daehyun Moon who just... hands it over without even considering not... What a guy.Johnny Mason: This just doesn’t feel the same. I don’t feel the same. Mason thinks to himself in the ring before looking up into the crowd.Johnny Mason: First I was forced to watch as my championship was taken from me. And now I get another one, only to lose my match. I don’t know if I deserve this right now. He stops and looks at the mat, his heavy breathing being picked up by the microhone.Johnny Mason: But that’s just it. This is just a title belt. This is NOT my Vanguard Championship. I haven’t earned this yet. When I had MINE, I proved myself every single night by defeating everybody that stood in my way. I didn’t disappoint everybody by losing my matches. We’ve all waited what seems like forever for this moment, only for me to squander it. I hear everybody talking. Saying the same thing they have always said, just intensified. Johnny Mason has to prove himself. There’s only one way to do that. This all started with me against you. Slight murmur based on who he’s referring to.Johnny Mason: Well it looks like it’s going to have to end that way too. I know that you wouldn’t shake my hand before, but Mesh, I’m inviting you down here to give it one more try. Not for me to say sorry. Not me trying to show you respect but so we can start this final chapter. The chapter where I prove myself by beating you at Stars and Stripes... or die trying. Mason’s eyes remain glued to the entrance ramp followed by an awkward silence to his request. The buzzing of the crowd turns to a murmur.Kurt Burton: Umm... is she coming out or what? Then suddenly, an edited version of "Groundbreaker" by Mohamed Ragab blasts through the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium speakers, causing a surge within the crowd as the beats immediately drops! The crowd becomes unglued at the sight of Mesh emerging from the back curtain. Wearing all black and her Chuck Taylors, she waves and high fives the fans on her way to the squared circle.Matthew Werner: This situation is getting very interesting. Kurt Burton: Really? Cos I want the Leprechaun back! Upon entering the ring, Mesh refuses to make eye contact with Mason, her eyes scattered all over the ring. For the first time in two years, Mesh speaks.M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: I’m sorry. I’m... really sorry. Mason’s expression does not change.M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: I can't explain everything. I really wish I could but I... can’t. I have been going through a lot personally and umm... yeah. And after what happened with Anna, as crazy as it may seem, I really thought that you were going to up and attack me too which wouldn’t really be a good thing right now because I... Mason looks annoyed.Johnny Mason: Mesh. You know why I called you out here. M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: Oh. Right. Sorry. Mesh paces in the ring in front of Mason to a confused crowd.M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: If it means anything to you, I DO respect you. The crowd liked that.M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: I believe that you ARE the rightful champion. The crowd liked that too.M̷͇͙̱̏͜͝ͅ3̵̈̐͘̚͜͝S̵̡̝̺̖̑H̸͙̊͋̂: There is no one in that locker room that was more deserving of that moment than you were and I’m sorry if I did anything to make you doubt yourself... but to that, make no mistake, at Scars and Stripes I will be willing to risk it all to become the Vanguard Champion once again! The two combatants stare down, much to the approval of the crowd! With that, she offers her hand to Mason which only causes the crowd to erupt! Mason smirks and bobs his head, grasping his championship belt currently slung on his shoulder. After a brief pause, they have a firm handshake much to the delight of the fans in attendance!Alecia Matthews: So, there you have it: Mesh versus Mason II at Scars and Stripes for the Vanguard Championship and pride and respect. The winner of that match will be elevated to great heights! Following the handshake, Mesh climbs to the top and poses the crowd, riling them up even more as Mason does the same in the opposite corner. The two combatants jump down. As MESH is facing the stage, Johnny turns his attention to her being adored by the fans in attendance. His expression shifts and he looks deep into his reflection in the Vanguard Championship. Her back is to him, and he is lifting the title... Suddenly...Alecia Matthews: Wait? WHAT. The once lively crowd is stunned silent. Mesh just decked Johnny Mason in the face!Matthew Werner: What is going on here?? Kurt Burton: OH GOD! DO I HAVE TO SPELL EVERYTHING OUT TO YOU, WIEN? Matthew Werner: I won't even bother asking you not to call me that so... what are you talking about? Kurt Burton: THAT FREAKING SORE LOSER JERKBRONI JOHNNY MASON WAS GONNA CLOBBER LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE WITH THAT SHINY NEW BELT! Burton ponders. ... Good move... in my opinion... Matthew Werner: I didn’t see that. Alecia Matthews: I mean, Mason was just staring at her while she had her back turned... He's clearly been very frustrated, you heard what he said. Mason looks perplexed, shocked as Mesh flees the ring once more; This time less fearful and more in a state of anger. She looks back at her future opponent one last time before heading to the back. Mason, on the other hand, sits on the mat, checking his mouth for blood looking a mix of perplexed and frustrated. Once again, what appeared to be a moment of mutual respect turns into something very, very different. We fade to black and go to our first commercial break.
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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:45:33 GMT -5
We return from commercial to this very orange of graphics! You can imagine it'd make a whirring sound like a VCR. Turns out that's all the rage these days. Anyway, after a few moments we transition to a second graphic denoting we will be going all the way back to January, 2005 for the very first Scars and Stripes and, just as well, the very first WFWF Rumble! WFWF Scars and StripesJanuary 30th, 2005Along with this graphic the opening juxtaposition of theremin and distinctly late 90s/early 2000s butt-rock voice-over-intro-voice of "When Worlds Collide" by Powerman 5000 begins.That's right, the unmistakable theme song for the very first Scars and Stripes in all of its Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 glory. ... Yeah come to think of it that was already pretty dated by 2005... Hrm. In any event, we rewind to that unforgettable night. There are moments in time that everyone remembers where they were when they happened. The Kennedy assassination, the moon landing, 9/11. For many, Scars and Stripes 2005 was that night. Perhaps most vividly of all was the inaugural WFWF Rumble! Yes, who could forget when 17 people (weird number but okay) came to the ring one after another to find out who would go on to challenge for the WFWF Championship at SuperBrawl III! Nytro. Crazy Shane. Philly Metal. Sonic Blitzkrieg. It was a who's who of legendary names. Hey even Immune was there! That guy was a trip. The video plays some of the key highlights of the match. Encounters we all remember and, really, any description of would only pale in comparison to the precise picture we all have in our respective memory palaces of that night. Really, it would be an insult to us and to that historic night to even try. Indeed, we can remember well the key moments involving Hellraizer, Thunder, Alex Sean, even papa Drakz himself! After a minute or two of choice highlights, we finally cut to the climactic moments; Moments that even if, in our final days, we have lost all memory of our loved ones and the lives we led, would still remain as they were just so impactful to us all. Yes, how could we forget the night when the WFWF Rumble was won by... Uppercut. Finally, we begin to fade to black on that iconic image burned deep in our memories of Uppercut standing triumphant upon winning the first WFWF Rumble serenaded by the one and only Spider One (lol forreal that's his stage name).
Back in the building we are ringside where local talent Jamie Baldwin and Cecil Nester are bouncing around and preparing for their match.Alecia Matthews: Well, as I'm sure you all know, the Daughters of Kaos were scheduled to be in action this evening and... it appears... have again... encountered travel difficulties. Kurt Burton: Where are these broads coming from? NARNIA!? Matthew Werner: ... Well... in any event... their scheduled opponents tonight, here in the ring, are apparently still wanting to compete. Kurt Burton: Wow, what an astute observation, Wiener. Just as Werner is about to respond, the opening measures of "Mr. Roboto" by Styx begins to play.Kurt Burton: HA! I think these guys should've just held out for those DAUGHTERS OF TRUANCY AMIRIGHT? Alecia Matthews: That was actually surprisingly clever. What appears to be one of those halloween projector lights in the form of a portal opens in the ceiling of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium and a massive spaceship resembling the Enterprise lowers down.Alecia Matthews: So how did the meeting with Mr. Abadi over your pay grade go, Kurt? Kurt Burton: It would've been great, Alecia... if I could get through security. GOT MONEY FOR GUARDS BUT AIN'T GOT MONEY FOR KURT BURTON'S TRAVEL CAT! Matthew Werner: Is that like a... real... cat... or a euphemism? Kurt Burton: IT'S A CAT YOU WEIRDO! WEIRDO WIENER OVER HERE! The spaceship stops above the stage and the hatch opens, revealing every Sci Fi cliche from the 60's and 70's. He STANDS in the hatch's opening."Domo Arigato misuta Robotto"TITUS! raises his arms in victory on the ramp leading to the stage.Daehyun Moon: TTTHHEE FOLLOWING CONTEST IS A TWO ON ONE HANDICAP MMMATTCHH!!! AAAPPROACHING THE RING, FFRRROOOMMM URANUS, WEIGHING ENOUGH TO MANIFEST CRATERS THROUGH THE CORE OF THE EARTH. HHHEEE.... IIISSS...TTTTTIIIITTTTUUUUSSS!!!!!! The crowd is firmly behind the big man as TITUS WALKS! down his ramp and onto the stage before reaching the entrance ramp. He is yelling in his native tounge, which only cats can understand, and you can hear the tragic screams of several hoards of canines' heads exploding.Matthew Werner: We'd like to take this moment to inform you that this match is under the protection of the Animal Welfare Institute. And we assure you, we are doing our best to prevent any animals from being harmed in the production of WFWF He'll Kick You Apart, He'll Kick You Apart! Thank you. Kurt Burton: Did really just have an animal PSA in the middle of the show? Matthew Werner: The corporate offices thought it was a good idea to make sure we didn't violate any animal rights laws. Alecia Matthews: At WFWF, we care. TITUS! takes a moment to fist bump a couple fans before climbing the steps onto the apron. He steps over the top rope and throws his hands in the air as purple pyro rains down behind him. Eventually, the music stops; Soon both figuratively and literally, and the bell rings.Alecia Matthews: So Kurt, you've stood in the ring with TITUS! up close and personal. Tell our fans what that experience was like? Kurt Burton: He's way bigger than he looks. He probably outweighs these two sad sacks by himself. Matthew Werner: So we'll need a mortuary as our next sponsor? Kurt Burton: Jesus man. Alecia Matthews: Poor taste, Matthew. Just then, TITUS! CHARGES across the ring and damn near decapitates poor Jamie Baldwin out of his plain blue trunks with the BOOT FROM A GALAXY FAR FAR AWAY!Kurt Burton: ... Okay well... Ya know maybe that's not such a bad idea. Cecil Nester looks down at his tag team partner as TITUS! CHUCKLES in his high pitch, canine exploding chuckle. Nester takes advantage and lands a big right to the head, which is dumb considering TITUS! wears a f*cking helmet. Nester shakes out his hand and tries to go to the body, but TITUS! continues to chuckle. Nester tries to go to the body again and TITUS! catches his hand and lands a big overhand forearm smash to the chest that drops Nester to the mat! Nester sits up, holding his chest!Matthew Werner: That's enough stop your heart! Kurt Burton: Ha, Weiner wants to see rigormortous! Alecia Matthews: GOT EM! As Alecia and Kurt high five in front of Werner's face, TITUS! has not stopped chuckling as he drags Jamie Baldwin to the center of the ring. He turns his attention back to Nester, who is struggling to climb to his feet and has a noticeable red imprint across his chest. TITUS GOOZLES! Nester around the throat. With one hand, he hoists poor Nester up and slams him down across Baldwin's back with the Chokeslam he calls WARP SPEED!Alecia Matthews: We better get the paramedics out here! Somehow, Jamie Baldwin winds up rolling over to his back as TITUS! POINTS! to the heavens. He picks up Nester and stuff him between his long legs!Kurt Burton: You might wanna call the morgue instead, Alecia! Alecia Matthews: Ha... yyyeeaahh... Matthew Werner: Oh but when I said it... Alecia Matthews: It was your tone, Matthew... It's always... your tone. Kurt Burton: It's just wrong. Alecia Matthews: Right? I've been saying that. TITUS! LIFTS! Nester up, and sends him crashing down on top of Jamie Baldwin with his devestating folding Powerbomb! He's got them stacked on top of each other!Alecia Matthews: And there's the SUPERNOVA! Matthew Werner: You can count to infinity! Kurt Burton: And beyond, Weiner! To infinity and beyond! C'mon, even I know that reference! TITUS! STOMPS! on poor Cecil Nester's stomach as the ref mercifully counts the one, the two, and of course... the three. The bell has rung to conclude this... well calling it a match might be a stretch.Daehyun Moon: HHHEEEERRREE IIISSS YYYOOOUUURRR WIINNNNEERRRRRR... TTTTTIIIITTTTUUUUSSS! Mr. Robotto begins to play as TITUS! CONTINUES! raising his arms in the air, screaming "WHO'S THE MAN!", in his native tounge (a fact we were made privy to in pre-production meetings). TITUS! MOTIONS! for a microphone.Alecia Matthews: It looks like we're TITUS! is not done tonight; He's got something on his mind! Kurt Burton: I'm not getting back into the ring with him after Ascension! Pretty sure he can handle this one! TITUS! RAISES! the mic to his mouth.TITUS!: EVERY GREAT RULER MUST HAVE a massive show of force. IT JUST SO HAPPENS, BOBBY ABAADDII HAS PROVIDED me with such an opportunity. The WFWF Rumble at Scars and Stripes. TITUS! CHUCKLES! and more canine heads explode across the world.Matthew Werner: Again, we would like to thank tonight sponsor, the Animal Welfare Institute for allowing this segment of WFWF Hell Kick You Apart, He'll Kick You Apart. Kurt Burton: Another PSA, Wiener? Matthew Werner: I was told the terms of their sponsorship was provided that we mentioned them every time TITUS! chuckles. TITUS!: SEPTEMBER 11TH WILL BE THAT DAY I SHOW MY TRUE FORCE TO THE EARTHLINGS AND THE ENTIRE WOOORRLLLDDD! FOR I AM ENTERING MYSELF INTO THE WFWF RUMBLE! The crowd explodes in cheers as TITUS! CLENCHES! his teeth and shakes. No chuckles at the moment.TITUS!: ON THAT NIGHT, WHEN I CONQUER TWENTY NINE OTHER COMPETITORS, you all will see. AND WHEN I FACE THE WINNER OF JOSH DEAN AND EBR, you all will understand, that I AM THE RULER AND CONQUERER OF THE UNIVERSE!!! TITUS! SLAMS! the microphone down and throws his arms up in victory as Mr. Robotto begins to play.Alecia Matthews: And an impressive tonight by TITUS! who now has his sights set on the WFWF Rumble! How far do you guys think he can go? Matthew Werner: There is a lot of quality competition in the Rumble, so it will be interesting to see how he fairs against that level. Kurt Burton: Never discount size, Wiener! Kurt Burton: Big TITUS! will be one of the larger competitors in this match. And with his dominance thus far, it wouldn't be a stretch to say he could go all the way, BAY BAY! TITUS! WALKS! until he reaches his spaceship, at which the hatch opens upon his arrival. He enters and the hatch closes as the portal at the top of the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium opens. The spaceship levitates near the portal opening, then vanishes through it. Mostly because the lighting is bad and the ceilings are tall but... ya know... it was kind of convincing.Kurt Burton: I really gotta find out how much his travel expenses are. The two pour victims of TITUS!'s wrath are led carefully out of the ringside area prompting us to cut to the announce desk where our trusty team awaits.Alecia Matthews: Well folks, it's been two weeks since our historic... Kurt Burton: So very historic. Matthew Werner: Oh man, so much. Alecia Matthews: ... Return to operation! Of course a lot happened at WFWF Ascension. Kurt Burton: Spaceman. Matthew Werner: Creepy video tape. Kurt Burton: I mean a literal spaceship, they built a SPACESHIP. Alecia Matthews: But there was probably no bigger story that night than the return of a WFWF legend. Kurt Burton: Ohhh Felisha, you're far too kind... Alecia Matthews: I... wasn't talking about you. Kurt Burton: Burton scoffs. I mean, who else were you talking about? Pause. ... Oh I guess yeah, that jerkbroni. Carry on. Alecia Matthews: ... thanks... anyway... at WFWF Ascension we saw the spectacular return of WFWF legend Alex Sean! It was an exciting night in Baltimore, let's take a look back and see just how things went down in Mob Town! Matthew Werner: Hey that was good, down in mobtown. Alecia Matthews: Modestly. I try.
The live feed fades to black. Gradually, inspiring music begins to fade in.As the soft piano comes in, we fade in to Bobby Abadi in front of the podium at the WFWF Ascension Tour 2022 Press Conference.Bobby Abadi: I said we were bringing in faces old and new and there is no face more recognizable.... no face more iconic... no face more influential to the WFWF than this face for the guy I am about to announce who I have signed because making his return to the WFWF after almost eleven years... ladies and gentlemen take a look at the face of ALLLEEEEEXXXX SSSEEEAAAANNNN! Upon his introduction, Alex Sean steps out on to stage. The small crowd in attendance are shown cheering the returning legend! Several closeups of people in a crowd crying in joy are shown. We see Sean shake the WFWF President's hand, then cut to him standing at the podium himself.Alex Sean: How's everybody doing? The crowd cheers, we see more shots of people crying, some hugging their children!Alex Sean: It's been a while! It sure has!Alex Sean: Yeah... I'm back. The footage clearly jumps to later in his speech. folks mark your calendars because Jump forward. on July Jump forward. 1st Jump forward. in Jump forward. my hometown of Baltimore I will be main eventing WFWF Ascension! The crowd once again cheers! Some clips are shown of mothers throwing their babies in the air! We then cut to Sean facing off with Steely McBeam. The crowd chants "KNOCK HIM OUT! KNOCK HIM OUT!". We cut to Sean shaking his fist pantomiming what is to come. He then turns to Steely and throws a haymaker which the footage cuts to a wide shot of just as it connects. It sure was a doozy! We cut to the crowd roaring in approval as Sean waves to the audience. The Monster is back!Bobby Abadi: LET'S HEAR IT FOR ALEX SEAN!!! From there we cut to the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Every shot looks packed to the gills. We cut between several shots of the hometown crowd for Alex Sean! Remember these folks? And this guy? We hear Kurt Burton's breathless voice speak over the footage.Kurt Burton: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WELCOME TO WFWF ASCENSION! From there we cut to the main event. DAVID HANDLECATCH! appears on stage then, as it would appear based on editing, swiftly makes his way down the ramp and up the steps then into the ring. Shortly thereafter, Lamont Carter, Alex Sean's longtime associate formerly known as Bullseye walks onto stage.Lamont Carter: My name... is Lamont Carter... and I am here to introduce you all to my main mans. The footage jumps forward. I'ma tell ya'll right here this guy? This man is... the singular greatest. No question. He's got the kind of fire that only a Footage jumps. brilliant Footage jumps. villain Footage jumps could ever obtain! Lamont nods his head solemnly, then the footage jumps again. Please welcome... Footage jumps. the Mmmmaaahhhhnnnnster... his Jump. self... My man... Alex... Sean! We then cut to Alex Sean coming out on the stage. From there we cut quickly to him giving Lamont Carter daps, followed by cutting to his unforgettable vanquishing of the Kool-Aid Man! Doesn't this bring back memories? We briefly cut to clips of the crowd; Some crying, some taking pictures, some holding their children high in the air to witness this moment. From there we cut to Sean in the ring face to face with DAVID HANDLECATCH!Matthew Werner: I've known Alex for a really long time and this is genuinely one of the best moments of his career, I hope he feels the same way. Kurt Burton: OH YEAH! I'm sure he's probably been thinkin', worrying whether fans had forgotten him. It's obvious that at least here in MOBTOWN, he's still just as much a legend to them as he ever was! The video cuts forward, Sean and HANDLECATCH! are practically nose to nose.Kurt Burton: WOW! THIS IS CRAZY! THESE GUYS ARE ABOUT TO GO TOE-TO-TOE! FIST-FOR-FIST! AW'YEAH! Alecia Matthews: The fans love these stand-off exchanges and I can only imagine what kind of thrilling, back-and-forth battle we're about to witness between the martial arts master DAVID HANDLECATCH! and the legendary striker Alex Sean! You could cut the tension with a knife. Finally, Sean strikes, throwing a POWERFUL right hand toward DAVID HANDLECATCH!. It's an absolute bomb of a right hand from what we can see as we cut to a particularly long shot of contact. From there we cut to moments later, HANDLECATCH! down to one knee gasping for air. That sure was one hell of a punch. From there, we see HANDLECATCH! begin to recover, calling Sean on for more. He is a worthy foe but is no match for Alex Sean who promptly hits the ropes, rebounds, and delivers a devastating Left-Arm Lariat!Matthew Werner: Sounding a lot like it's being recorded in a studio. WHAT A LEFT-ARM LARIAT BY ALEX SEAN! Alecia Matthews: Similarly canned-sounding but with far less enthusiasm. Wooowwww that must be it! Sean leaps atop DAVID HANDLECATCH! and secures his first win in the WFWF in over eleven years! What a moment! We see balloons and confetti fall, cutting to crowd shots of smiling, laughing, joyful fans who it looks like the confetti just hasn't reached yet. Weird. In any event, we intersperse clips of the delighted audience with Sean sitting in the center of the ring under a storm of balloons and confetti; Clearly contemplative and soaking in the moment. Finally we cut to Sean and Bobby Abadi hugging in the ring. What a moment and, as they say, what a night!
The video package concludes bringing us backstage where Katherine Fabiani awaits; Her face frozen in a standard "professional journalist waiting for her cue" fashion. Her eyebrows raise indicating she has received her cue and, as one would imagine, begins to address the viewers at home.
Katherine Fabiani: What's going' on, guys? Katherine Fabiani here and I am here with the this guy!
Fabiani points her left thumb to the side in a faux-casual manner prompting the camera to pan in that direction revealing Alex Sean! The live crowd can be audibly heard reacting, mostly cheering in recognition. Sean nods respectfully toward Fabiani but his face seems mildly perturbed.
Katherine Fabiani: Ha ha... In all seriousness, thanks for doing this interview, Al!
Katherine elbows Sean lightly in the arm indicating a report that, based on Sean's slight startle upon receiving it, is not entirely reflective of reality.
Alex Sean: Oh sure man... Ya know I was... here anyway so...
Katherine Fabiani: I bet! We are right down the street from Baltimore, after all.
Alex Sean: I mean it's like two hours but whatever... Sean shrugs, then puts on a polite smile. ... But hey I'm glad to be here! Ya know I... like I get the video and all that... what they're going for...
Katherine Fabiani: What a video, huh?
Alex Sean: Oh yeah it was great. The music, very um... uplifting.
Katherine Fabiani: So uplifting. What was even better was watching you go out there and... Lightly punching Sean's shoulder again. ... ROCK a near-sellout crowd right in your hometown, amiright?
Alex Sean: Yeah... um... Sean brings his left hand up to his hair, rubbing the back of his head. ... I'm still a little disappointed in how that played out, ya know?
Katherine Fabiani: Disappointed? Pfft what? People loved it!
Alex Sean: ... Yuh... I just think maybe... I dunno... David got a bit of a raw deal, ya know?
Katherine Fabiani: Oh I don't think anybody's worried about that.
Sean's eyebrows crinkle in perplexion.
Alex Sean: I don't understand what you mean? Like... I'm not saying David is the uh... highest level of competition but... ya know, he deserves a fair fight, either way, right?
Fabiani stares at Sean in a way similar to how you would look at someone who you thought knew about the surprise party coming up so you brought it up in conversation but now they're acting like they don't know there's a surprise party so is it that they're kayfabing you about it or is it that they don't actually know which means maybe they weren't invited but if they knew there was one they'd probably want to be invited so you infer that the reason they wouldn't have been told is so they don't find out about it which you now kind of just told them about it so what do you say?
Katherine Fabiani: ... Let's talk about what's next.
Nailed it.
Alex Sean: Sure... Ya know I'm just tryna see what I got left in the tank I guess and... Sean shrugs disappointedly. ... I would rather have gotten my first win back in a more decisive way but... you know... onward and upward I guess, right?
Katherine Fabiani: From what I hear... onward and upward might just be at our next show, eh? Fabiani punches Sean in the shoulder again.
Alex Sean: Visibly getting a little annoyed at her tone... and the shoulder punching. ... Yeah as a matter of fact I'll be wrestling again at Loaded! So I'm pretty excited!
Katherine Fabiani: Nice! Do you have any messages for your next In a teasing tone. Victim?
Alex Sean: I mean... I'm facing Napolean Weisgarber so... Sean shrugs the shruggiest of shrugs. ... I guess it'll be fun while it lasts?
Katherine Fabiani: Oooohhhhhhh! You got some fighting words in ya still, Al! You know what she did.
Alex Sean: Brushing off his arm ... I mean I guess... Hey ya know, while I'm here, I've actually got a bit of an announcement.
Katherine Fabiani: Genuinely pleased. Well, thanks for the exclusive! What's the scoop?
Alex Sean: I saw my man D's promo last week... WFWF Rumble and all that... Ya know I was uh... in two of those.
Katherine Fabiani: I do. First two, as a matter of fact. That first one, oh man.
Alex Sean: Oh yeah, right?
Katherine Fabiani: Unforgettable.
Alex Sean: Couldn't imagine it. Well, anyway, I saw that and... Shrugging in a "f" it kind of way. ... ya know I dunno what the future holds but... I figure, what the hell? Count me in. Nodding. I'm entering the WFWF Rumble and uh... Looking kind of non-committedly off in the distance. ... Folks better um... watch out... I guess.
Katherine takes a moment; Her eyes filled with an earnest look of admiration as she nods.
Katherine Fabiani: Wow... that is just... inspiring. Really.
Sean gives her a look that indicates that was probably the last possible adjective he wanted to hear.
Alex Sean: I mean... I wouldn't go that far... it's just a battle royal... I am a competitor...
Katherine Fabiani: Oh I just mean ya know... just considering... where you're at. I think it's really inspir...
Alex Sean: Cutting her off. ... What do you mean... where I'm at?
See earlier description of surprise party.
Katherine Fabiani: ... Uh.... Oh! Kayfabe switches her demeanor to playful impressively quickly. Those was jokes, Al! Ha ha... Katherine punches Sean in the shoulder again. Ha ha... Ya know I'm just joshin' ya.
Alex Sean: Can you... please stop hitting me?
Katherine Fabiani: Oh... sorry.
Alex Sean: Whatever... it's cool.. I guess.
Katherine Fabiani: Well... Deep breath. ... Thank you... Mr. Sean... for your time and uh, hey! Good luck at Scars and Stripes!
Fabiani nods at Sean and, respectfully, offers a handshake to which he obliges.
Alex Sean: Yeah thanks...
Fabiani exits the frame, leaving Sean in solitude. His expression is hard to interpret precisely, but he is visibly not at peace. With that, we fade to commercial.
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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:45:43 GMT -5
We return from commercial to a roped off section at ringside where a collection of skirted ginger men and petite pale ladies have gathered. Daehyun Moon has positioned himself in front of them glaring alluringly down the lens of the camera.Daehyun Moon: Lllllllladies and gentlemennnn, please give a warmmmmm round of applause for our special guests, the Washington D.C. branch of the Rrrrrroyal Scottish Country Dance Societyyyyyyyy! Moon steps away and the society begin a carefully rehearsed dance routine to the bemusement of the silent crowd. Thankfully their silence is drowned out by the jolly tones of traditional Scottish folk music.Matthew Werner: Of course, why wouldn’t this be happening? Kurt Burton: STOP BEING SO DISRESPECTFUL WIENER! Matthew Werner: ... We go to a split screen, on one side the dancers performing in the auditorium, on the other an advert for the society. Nobody is quite sure how or why this is happening.As the first (first? There’s going to be more of this?) song ends, the ‘wee green man’ Shuggy arrives in shot, rolling a keg along the, until tonight, pristine auditorium floor.Shuggy: Awwwright lads?! A cheer goes up from the dancers who were celebrating wildly earlier in the night when Shuggy beat the Vanguard Champion.Shuggy: Let’s see how yous dance with a few pints in ya! Matthew Werner: This can only end well. Alecia Matthews: We’ll catch up with our Scottish friends a little bit later in the show. Matthew Werner: We will?! Alecia Matthews: I’m afraid so. We then cut to the stage just as "Till I Collapse" by Eminem starts playing. A group of men emerge from the back. Wearing matching shirts and hats representing Team Barracuda.Kurt Burton: 'The hell is this? These guys better not be getting paid, swear to God... The identically-clad men all surround Karate Steve as he enters the stage rubbing his hands together, huffing and puffing.Daehyun Moon: The following contest is schedule for one fall with a ten minute time limit! Coming to the ring first... being accompanied by... Moon's tone shifts in a manner that indicates he is reading what he is about to say for the first time and thinks its pretty dumb. ... his bros... please welcome... KUHHHHHH RAHHHHH TEEEE STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVE! As the mob of badasses make their way to the ring, they remove the gi from Karate Steve, showing off his many tattoos and shredded body. He pounds the ring steps before heading inside the squared circle.Alecia Matthews: Karate Steve is showing a lot of intensity here in the nation's capitol! Matthew Werner: I saw him backstage drinking Monster energy drink; He's prepared. Kurt Burton: The pink one? Matthew Werner: Oh no. Original monster. Kurt Burton: ... Damn... "No Tears" begins to play throughout the ballroom. POISON walks through the entrance way, and lifts up a metal folding chair that has “HEALING WITH PAIN” painted on it.Matthew Werner: Glad to see someone in this company is taking mental health seriously. POISON walks to the ring never taking his eyes off Karate Steve. He then gestures over to the ring announcer, and passes him a note before getting into the ring.Alecia Matthews: I cannot possibly imagine anything I want to know less than what is written in that note. Daehyun Moon reads, his eyebrows sculpted beautifully only by God's hands contort in a bit of confusion, but not the kind normal people have. He knows what it means, but he wonders... does POISON?Daehyun Moon: Ladies and Gentleman, I have a note here that reads... Clearing his throat. ... POISON has requested this match be contested under... Poooooooiiiiiiiiisooonnnnnn's rrrrrrrrrrRRRRRRRules! The crowd cheers in excitement! I mean they've been drinking so... they cheer most anything at this point but ya know... they did cheer.Daehyun Moon: POISON's Rules are that this match is no disqualifications and can only end when a competitor is either submitted or can no longer compete! Karate Steve looks over at POISON who nods confidently then holds his hand out to Steve in a manner one can infer is a request to confirm whether or not he will accept these rules. After looking around at the raucous crowd in DC, Steve nods his head. This one is under POISON'S RULES!Kurt Burton: Finally! A freaking' POISON's Rules match! Matthew Werner: ... I mean I'm not even going to ask about how you could possibly have already been excited for that but... doesn't this sound a bit extreme for a television... showcase... match? Kurt Burton: Oh and what would you rather have? WIENER'S RULES!? HUH? Matthew Werner: Uggh... Sure, yeah. That's what I want. A WIENER'S RULES MATCH KURT. Kurt Burton: Well finally, after all this time, you admit it. Alecia Matthews: I'm proud of you, Wien. Kurt Burton: We all are. The bell rings and POISON and Karate Steve meet in the middle of the ring, with Steve running his mouth to a dead silent POISON. Karate Steve pie faces POISON as a sign of disrespect, but POISON pie faces him back. Karate Steve charges and executes a swift double leg takedown on the masked man. Steve gets into POISON’s guard and begins raining down lefts and rights. POISON tries to wiggle free, but Steve’s superior grappling keeps him grounded. POISON grabs a handful of Steve’s hair and gives him a mean headbutt.Alecia Matthews: Oof! Brutal headbutt from POISON there. Kurt Burton: I wouldn't rely on damaging the cognitive faculties of Karate Steve if ya catch my drift. POISON gets back to his feet, but grabbed around the waist by Karate Steve. He tries wiggle out of the grip but Steve is too fast and too furious and takes him down to the ground. Karate Steve gets infront of the grounded POISON and begins firing off knees to the top of POISON’s head who scrambles his way out and rolls out of the ring. Karate Steve leaps to his feet and poses triumphantly much to the delight of the D.C. fans. POISON walks around the ring trying to get his composure back. Karate Steve begins calling him names from inside the ring, trying to incite some response. At first seemingly unphased, POISON slowly gets back into the ring, and then all of a sudden dashes forward and swings for the fences with a lariat, but Karate Steve ducks it. POISON rebounds off the ropes but Karate Steve tries a roundhouse kick but it is ducked.Matthew Werner: These guys are really going after it! Alecia Matthews: Like... what else would they be doing, Matthew? Kurt Burton: Yeah, ya jerkbroni. That's a real jerkbroni thing to say. Matthew Werner: Oohh kay ya know what? This is a hostile working environment. I'm going to HR and... Alecia Matthews: Is that your nickname for Alex Sean? Kurt Burton: Got damn. Both men hit the ropes and Karate Steve goes for a spinning heel kick but POISON catches him mid air and hits him with a thunderous Liger Bomb. The crowd erupts. The referee checks on Steve, but he determines that Karate Steve can continue. POISON rolls out of the ring, and checks under the apron. He pulls out two metal folding chairs and slides them into the ring, and then goes back under and grabs another steel chair.Kurt Burton: What is he planning to do? Have a tea party with him!? JUST HIT HIM WITH ONE OF THE CHAIRS! Alecia Matthews: I'm sure that's the plan... eventually... Though a tea party would likely lower his defenses. POISON could be displaying some real high level strategy here. POISON gets into the ring and grabs his opponent by the hair. Karate Steve has other plans, however, and hits POISON with a low blow. He pushes POISON to the mat, and grabs one of the steel chairs POISON brought in. The VHS afficionado slowly gets back up to his feet, and Karate Steve hauls off and cracks him with a steel chair shot. POISON DOES NOT GO DOWN!!Matthew Werner: Jesus christ. Kurt Burton: That looked pretty brutal but in all fairness they make these folding chairs really thin these days. Ya gotta stack 'em up two deep just to equal one 1999 chair at this point. Alecia Matthews: That... sounds both ridiculous and disturbingly, potentially plausible in 2022. Karate Steve is in shock, but hauls off again and cracks POISON with a second chair shot and that’s enough to knock him down. The referee checks on POISON, but Karate Steve grabs him by the pants and throws through the middle ropes. Karate Steve two chairs and sets them up in the ring, and then faces them to each other. He grabs the crumpled chair that he attempted murder with and lays it across the two chairs.Matthew Werner: Karate Steve doing some uncertified construction here in D.C. Steve grabs POISON by his waist, and pulls him up to his feet. Karate Steve throws a gnarly looking german suplex, but POISON flips over the chairs onto his feet, his momentum causing him to fall backward into the corner Karate Steve runs forward and leaps off the chair and smashes POISON with a knee, POISON is out on his feet so Steve runs back. Karate Steve runs with all his might and leaps off the chairs but POISON catches him and lifts him up in suplex position.Alecia Matthews: Much like his alleged attempts to double up on unemployment claims, Karate Steve went to the well one too many times! Kurt Burton: Amateur hour. You gotta get separate bank accounts under different names to pull off that hustle. Pause.Kurt Burton: ... I meant... to land... flying knees... jyeah? POISON walks over to the chairs and drives Karate Steve with THE ASCENSION!!! The referee gets back into the ring and checks on Karate Steve but at this point it is purely ceremonial. The official calls for the bell; POISON is victorious!Daehyun Moon: Heeerre is your winner.... PPPPPOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN! Matthew Werner: We joke but that might actually have been a legitimate murder we just witnessed. Alecia Matthews: After last show I'm working on finding a stronger sense of internal peace regarding these things. I've seen pictures of Karate Steve's couch. He's probably gone to a better place. Kurt Burton: You're so spiritual sometimes, call me inspired! Let's find NIRVANA BAYBAY! POISON rolls out of the ring and stumbles towards the entrance way. POISON looks out to the crowd and then turns around and goes into the back. The screen b̷͍̿ę̵̐g̸̳̾i̷̢̅n̵͕͝s̴̩̐ ̸͖̚t̸̘̅õ̶̗ ̸͕͘ġ̷̬l̸̢̓i̴̬̾t̶̞͠c̶͎̈́h̸̼͊ We see a black, VHS tape screen; Tracking and static moving along the picture. The static increases in intensity with burps of some form of music. After a few false starts, the music finally begins to play.Just as well, the black, empty tape image cuts to a blank background. After a few moments, a substantially deteriorated audio voice over speaks over the music. It's decay leaves every syllable ending with a hiss and a faint aura of a second voice speaking behind it, occasionally sounding as if it is saying different words than the primary."Are you tired of always being the victim? Then try Dontrustatol." Dontrustatol is the perfect solution to remind you that we are o̴n̴e̶/̸a̷l̶l̶y̶o̸u̶h̸a̴v̶e̴"The words "all you have" chirp out as if the tape is ran on a faster speed while a low, downright inhuman voice speaks "one" over top of it."No more will you ever have to sink or swim." "No more will you need to have eyes on the back of your head." "No more will you sleep with both eyes open." "No more will you be taken advantage of because Dontrustatol will bend you to our will." "Like a caterpillar going through metamorphosis, we will emerge and we will make you our slave." "Your soul will be eroded. Everything you hold dear will be taken from you..."We transition back to the initial image of the "advertisement." "...and you will be left with nothing." For a brief moment, the logo fades out leaving us with the blank, empty gradient."We are One."We then cut back to the black static screen, with one notable difference. Finally, the image glitches and sputters, then cuts to black.
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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:45:55 GMT -5
Okay that was weird but... aw snap! It's time for another WFWF Rumble Rewind! We quickly transition from the Rumble Rewind graphic to a graphic indicating we will be going all the way back to 2006 for the second ever Scars and Stripes! WFWF Scars and Stripes IIJune 12th, 2006The first show of a new era; The beginning of the Kyzer and Drakz administration. This was also a time of significant transformation for the WFWF, something that would be demonstrated in the names and faces of the most prominent individuals in that year's WFWF Rumble. For now, however, we cut to late in the contest. For the 2006 WFWF Rumble, entrants did not enter the ring at timed intervals but the match had a four-person maximum and, upon one of those four being eliminated, the next person would replace them. Alas, with Alex Sean delivering a Left-Arm Lariat to Jason Viera, the final entrant of the match enters the ring; Reverend Shadow! He quickly makes his presence felt, low-blowing Tha CBT and throwing him out of the ring! We then cut to ZMaster hoisting Shadow up only for Rev. to slide behind him, rush to the ropes, and upon rebound level ZMaster with a diving elbow! Fast forward and the two men are battling it out on the apron. After stunning ZMaster, Shadow takes the opening to ascend the buckles and, in a daring maneuver, dives at ZMaster with a flying kick that sends the giant toppling over and landing hard on the mats surrounding ringside! Reverend Shadow has won the second ever WFWF Rumble and secured his shot at the WFWF Championship! We fade to black on the image of Reverend Shadow dropped to his knees in the center of the ring as he soaks in this historic victory.
Upon the conclusion of the Rumble Rewind, we cut to ringside with Alecia Matthews, Matthew Werner, and Kurt Burton!
Alecia Matthews: Welcome back, everyone! I must again apologize for... whatever... that... void thing is...
Kurt Burton: Really scraping the bottom of the barrel for advertisers. Dontrustatol? How about DONTWANTIT... at... all...
Silence.
Kurt Burton: ... Okay let's keep going, long silences frighten me.
Alecia Matthews: Turning to Burton and Werner but wisely evading acknowledging Burton's unprompted confession. ... We've had quite the show already and still the main event is to come. We've also found out a lot of big news regarding our upcoming pay-per-view event on September 11th, Scars and Stripes!
Matthew Werner: For sure!
Long pause as Alecia waits for the analyst to... analyze.
Alecia Matthews: Throwing her hands up. Yeah thanks man. Turning back to us at home. Hi! ... In any event, we have officially added two blockbuster entrants to the WFWF Rumble with the undefeated, Interstellar Crab Nebula Champion TITUS! making his entry into the WFWF Rumble known as well as legendary competitor Alex Sean putting his name in the hat! That's gonna be so fun!
Kurt Burton: That's one word for it.
Matthew Werner: Seeming to finally have found his cue cards. ...Of course they'll be joining Shuggy who is coming off that impressive victory earlier this evening against Johnny Mason and I'm sure he'll be even more hyped after his tour of Scotland over the next couple of weeks.
Alecia Matthews: No doubt! They'll also be joining DGX and Trace Demon who will we'll be seeing square off in tonight's main event! Speaking of main events, Scars and Stripes will be headlined by an absolute dynamite World Championship match between EBR and the WFWF World Heavyweight Champion Josh Dean!
Kurt Burton: Even I'm excited for that one! Time for EBR to show that youngin' what's what!
Matthew Werner: I'm fairly sure they're about the same age.
Kurt Burton: And I'm fairly sure you're a wiener. Oh... wait... hold on... Putting his hand up to his headset as if he's getting a message. Word's coming in...
Matthew Werner: We're on the same feed nobody is...
Kurt Burton: Continuing the act. Oh wow! This is big news. Yeah, turns out Matthew?
Alecia Matthews: Yeah?
Kurt Burton: He's a wiener.
Alecia Matthews: Oh wow. Big development there, glad to finally get confirmation.
Kurt Burton: Appreciate the assist, Felicia.
Alecia Matthews: Stop calling me that, Curt.
They high five and laugh, Werner dies a little inside.
Alecia Matthews: We have fun here... Anyway... Just as our wonderful colleague Katherine Fabiani spoke to EBR a couple of weeks back regarding his upcoming match with Josh Dean, the returning Stacy Grey sat down with the champion himself to get a peak inside the mind of Josh Dean.
Matthew Werner: We all know how outspoken Josh Dean is so I'm sure this is gonna be something!
Alecia Matthews: You bet! Roll it guys!
As per her instruction, the live feed cuts and we transition to the pre-tape.
"April 25th, 2021. This was the night Josh Dean finally became the man."
And that is what we see; Josh Dean and Drakz at the endgame of their grueling war at SuperBrawl Revenge. Josh Dean hoists Drakz onto his own shoulders and delivers a devastating Chapter 11. Before Drakz's body can even settle back to the canvas upon bouncing off of it, Dean drives him back down into the mat and hooks the leg with everything he's got. The crowd counts along with the referee... One... Two... Three! The bell rings and the crowd erupts for the end of the match.
"After many years chasing the top position in the sport, after numerous false starts, Josh Dean had finally established himself as the premier athlete in professional wrestling."
A strong contingent of fans start to boo when the realisation hits that Josh has won.
Alecia Matthews: I don't like the way he did it, but by God if Joshua Dean isn't our World Champion at last.
Josh Dean is on his knees and can't quite believe it himself. His arm is half crippled, and his right eye is useless but he's just won the big one! He's elated, and is half laughing, half crying as he starts to realise the fact that his victory isn't being celebrated as universally as perhaps he expected. We cut just a minute or so forward. The referee hands Josh his championship and he has his hand raised, but the boos start to get louder. Josh can't believe it. He climbs up onto the 2nd rope, holding the belt up and mouthing off to the crowd, less than half of whom are celebrating with him.
"But reaching such heights often come at an extraordinary price, and for Josh Dean, that has been no different. Everyone talks about the years spent, the roads traveled, and the injuries accrued. Fewer speak of the deeper toll; What such fierce competition, as they see it, forces one to be willing to do to achieve those heights. Perhaps even greater, the alienation of knowing that virtually nobody in this world can truly appreciate that cost."
The final shot of Superbrawl Revenge is of revenge well and truly served. Josh Dean stands tall, WFWF World Heavyweight Championship in hand. He has vanquished his greatest rival and in the process bested someone considered by many to be the greatest of all time. And yet, he is jeered and dismissed, and he cannot truly appreciate this moment.
"The next few months would find Josh Dean's title reign mired in a lack of competition as well as, in hindset, a rather needless feud with then owner of the WFWF Kris Kash. In only a few months time, the WFWF would shutter it's doors and the champion would be left without the very field he sought to prove his dominance over. Now, the WFWF has returned and, along with it, it's champion; Josh Dean."
We see a couple of shots from the WFWF Ascension Tour 2022 Press Conference showcasing Josh Dean.
"Now that the company has been revitalized and Josh Dean has his very first title defense scheduled for Scars and Stripes on September 11th, I caught up with the champion at his local Championship Connections training facility in Atlanta, GA."
A quick collection of training footage is shown. The windows are fogged over from the heat inside of the facility. Josh running drills, his Championship Connections t-shirt soaked through. We cut to him rolling on the mats with another partner. This is not a playful session between friends; Josh and his partner are fighting to win exchanging counters at full force until the buzzer rings. His training partner slumps on his back in exhaustion, shaking the champion's hand then pointing to him. We then see Josh hitting pads, his striking coach calling out numbers in different combinations.
"As you can imagine, I expected to find the typically outspoken champion ready to speak his mind after so long of an absence in front of the audience."
We then cut to Josh Dean sitting down in a folding chair. He has clearly changed into a new shirt however his perspiration is already soaking through the fabric. The champion clips the microphone onto the collar and he leans forward offering his hand to an individual behind the camera we can only assume is Stacy Grey. We see her arm reach forward and oblige the champion.
"Of course as they say, it is always best to expect the unexpected."
Stacy Grey: Thank you so much for your time, Josh. I can tell you're busy so let's get right to the thick of it; What's been going on in your world these past ten months?
Josh wipes his brow with a towel, then thumbs a bead of sweat out of his eye socket.
Josh Dean: Well, I've been in the lab, pretty much focusing on myself and elements of my game. You'd be surprised how eye opening it is to watch film and study yourself, rather than who's up next. The details, and I... just forgot how much I love the process of getting better as a person and athlete. That seperates the best. It's easy to be critical of your competition, but can you honestly critique yourself?
Stacy Grey: Interesting... It almost seems like the long layoff may have done you some good? Perhaps a blessing in disguise of sorts?
The champion lets out a small snort of amusement, his eyes looking down at his knees where he toggles the crumpled hand towel between his palms. After a moment's rumination, Josh nods his head cautiously, the regains eye contact with Grey.
Josh Dean: It's no secret I've had a long career, and injuries are a part of this profession. So having the... opportunity... Josh delivers this word with a degree of insincerity. ...to allow those injuries and general dings to heal was good. My neck is feeling great, and any extended period without a concussion is going to do wonders. I can safely say this is the best I've felt physically in a long time.
The video cuts away from the interview for a few moments showing Stacy Grey speaking with individuals associated with Championship Connections.
"I was later told by Josh's management that not only did he feel well, impact test results demonstrated clear signs of recovery. It seems, in looking forward to the future, Josh Dean may be entering something closer to a career zenith than what some had speculated which was the beginning of a decline. But of course that future is intrinsically connected to the new management operating the WFWF and with Dean's storied conflicts with management in the past, I asked him how he felt about the company's new owners and, as you'll see, the future of the WFWF in general."
We return to the interview.
Stacy Grey: So a lot has changed in the WFWF.
Josh shrugs so minimally as to barely even be noticeable.
Stacy Grey: New ownership which brings new management, new sponsors, the works. We've both been through this before. So... How do you feel about AGE and, I suppose more specifically, the new president of the WFWF... Bobby Abadi?
Dean pauses for a few moments, contemplating his answer.
Josh Dean: To be perfectly honest? .... Small shrug. ....Same sh**, different day.
The conversation grinds to a halt. It's clear Grey is caught off-guard.
Stacy Grey: I guess... Grey seems momentarily at a loss for words. ... I guess I expected perhaps you would be more excited with there being new management? I've spoken to Bobby a number of times and they have very exciting things planned.
Josh Dean: Josh snorts again, then speaks with a distinct hint of disdain in his tone. ...People talk... a lot, about what they're going to do. I like tangible results, so don't tell me, show me.
The champion does not elaborate, simply choosing to mop his brow once more. For a few moments, there is complete silence between Grey and Josh leaving only the background noise of heavy bags being hit, timers going off, and assorted other gym noises to be heard.
Stacy Grey: Well... you'll be facing EBR at Scars and Stripes, what are your thoughts on the match?
Josh shrugs dismissively.
Josh Dean: You know, ten... twelve years ago, I would've done anything for that match. Now... Dean cocks his head in a kind of dismissive shrug. ...I guess we'll see which EBR shows up in Philly.
Stacy Grey: What do you mean by "which EBR shows up?"
The champion pauses to ruminate once more, clearly choosing his words very intentionally.
Josh Dean: E's gonna do whatever E does, and that's on him. I know what Josh Dean is coming to Scars and Stripes.
Stacy Grey: Do you think he deserves a title shot?
Josh Dean: Somebody must've thought he did.
Stacy Grey: It sounds to me like you're pretty critical of him being in this position?
Josh Dean: Well, I can't control how things sound to you.
The conversation once more grinds to a halt. It is clear Josh Dean has no interest on elaborating on... much at all.
Stacy Grey: ... Well... in any case... he has been pretty critical of you and your conduct prior to SuperBrawl.
Perhaps in his most animated demonstration of the conversation, Josh Dean audibly chuckles at this question.
Stacy Grey: Something's funny?
Josh Dean: Josh tilts his head, a look somewhere between bemused and insulted. Consider the source, darlin'.
Stacy Grey: You seem to be eluding to his past conduct which, to be fair, he has owned up to and acknowledged.
Josh Dean: Right. So we agree then.
"He is not entirely without a point. Though it has been discussed many times, it is worth mentioning again EBR has been caught using performance enhancing substances, has betrayed loyal allies, has paralyzed lesser competitors to make a point, and he stabbed Alex Sean once. He is, however, a pretty good interview, which..."
Josh Dean gestures to a nearby party, indicating he will be wrapping this interview shortly.
"... Isn't entirely without its merits."
Stacy Grey: In that case, do you think its appropriate that he has been so heavily focused on in the promotion of the new WFWF? Some are calling him the face of the company.
Josh Dean: Are you calling him the face of the company?
Stacy Grey: This isn't about me, Josh.
Josh Dean: Ok, so who are these people?
Stacy Grey: Well... people in general, I suppose.
Josh Dean: Hrm. Last time I checked... Josh stares over his shoulder at a shadowbox holding the WFWF Word Heavyweight Championship displayed on the wall. ...I'm still the WFWF Champion... and he's doing daytime talk shows and college radio.
Stacy Grey: Do you think you should be doing... daytime talk shows and college radio, as you put it?
The champion brings his hands up gesturing to his surroundings.
Josh Dean: Look around you, Stacy. I'm training three times a day in this facility we're sitting in. If I'm not in here, I'm doing conditioning and sprints. If I'm not doing that, I'm at home with my family. And if I'm not spending time with my family, I'm sleeping. So I'm busy. If EBR has time for podcasts and carpool karaoke... more power to him.
As has become routine, there is another pause in the conversation.
Stacy Grey: So September 11th, Scars and Stripes. How does it go?
Josh takes a moment to ponder his answer.
Josh Dean: It's pretty simple. Everyone, including you, wants to know about how I feel, where I stand, what my thoughts are on this, that, and the other. At Scars and Stripes, everything you need to know about Josh Dean will be made crystal clear.
Stacy Grey: And that's it?
Josh Dean: That's it.
Stacy Grey: Well in that case, thank yo...
Josh Dean: Is that all?
Stacy Grey: Well I wa...
Josh Dean: Thanks for your time.
His voice is drained of any true gratitude; Only the sense of completion of an obligation. The champion stands from his seat, unclipping his microphone in the process creating a distinct PRRRMMMPPHHHH sound. He leaves the device on the seat he once inhabited then heads off to the background, joining an assemblage of training partners that have accrued.
"It is true that Josh Dean is known for being outspoken, opinionated, something of a handful to higher ups. I think it's clear, wherever he stands, the champion has a lot on his mind."
In the background, the champion slaps hands with a training partner then they begin to grapple just as the timer buzzes to start a round.
"But it is clear, for whatever reason, he does not want us to know what it is. For WFWF, I'm Stacy Grey."
The video fades to black to a shot of Josh Dean, though blurry in the background, clearly securing a submission from his training partner; The WFWF Champion triumphant.
And ya'll know the drill; We're back live in the Andrew. W. Mellon Auditorium with our commentary squad.
Alecia Matthews: Well that was... interesting...
Matthew Werner: That's one word for it.
Kurt Burton: Is that guy always like that?
Alecia shrugs.
Alecia Matthews: I've known Josh for a long time, I've spoken to him a lot over the years. I can honestly say after watching that I... do not know where his head is at. Alecia's eyes widen and she brings her left hand up to her headset. Yeah I'm listening.
Kurt Burton: Look I did that bit earlier, it's like Wien said, we're all on the same feed! Ha ha... haahh... Wait does she get a separate feed?
Alecia Matthews: Of course I get my own feed, I'm the voice of the WFWF over here. Matthews shakes her head in a very "yeah, duh, stupid" kind of way. ... Now keep quiet. Listening. Uh huh... Uh huh... Oh! Alecia gets visibly excited. Not like that you freaks. Well guys... I've got news.
Kurt Burton: The Chinese have finally taken over, huh? I knew this was coming... Kurt rummages in his satchel and retrieves several, small, novelty Chinese flags.
Alecia Matthews: Ugh... no. I mean... I guess maybe, we've been doing this show so I... Not important.
Matthew Werner: That's pretty important.
Alecia Matthews: Well not compared to what I just heard. We already were told Alex Sean will be squaring off in his second match since returning to the WFWF at our next event, Loaded.
Kurt Burton: Yes, the circus tends to have clowns, what else is new?
Alecia Matthews: ... In addition... to Alex Sean... WFWF Loaded will see the in-ring returns of not only the man we heard from last week and the challenger for the WFWF World's Heavyweight Champion EBR, but also, the champion himself Josh Dean will be in action!
Matthew Werner: That's a stacked card right there!
Kurt Burton: Wow! Yeah, stuffed I'd say.
Matthew Werner: Filled, you could say.
Kurt Burton: Oh yeah, like just completely ya know...
Matthews stares at Burton, waiting for him to say it.
Kurt Burton: ... I got nothin'.
Sigh.
Alecia Matthews: Well... whatever. Regardless, at WFWF Loaded, we will see Alex Sean, EBR, and Josh Dean all in action! And, when we return from commercial right here tonight, we will see DGX square off in our main event against "The King of Demons"... Trace Demon!
Cut to commercial, it's almost main event time!
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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:46:11 GMT -5
We return from commercial to yet another... So very orange. Maybe its symbolic? (It's not... or is it? (It's not) ... Okay.) ... We are brought back to 2010 and specifically, Scars and Stripes IV! WFWF Scars and Stripes IVJanuary 2nd, 2010Exciting! Just as before, the official theme song for Scars and Stripes IV plays which was... (checking) ... Not... provided... Okay. That's fine. Well let's imagine one is playing. It was 2010, there's plenty to choose from. Katy Perry, newly revitalized pickled-poppers-in-a-pen-of-pretzels style Eminem, and of course My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Good times. We cut to the beginning of that year's WFWF Rumble as WFWF Legend Thunder makes his way to the ring begrudgingly. We then transition to entry number two... Yukio Blaze! Thunder is as shocked as anyone as Blaze rushes to the ring and, after a few moments of begging off from Thunder, erupt into a volcano of violence! From there a quick assortment of clips of Thunder and Yukio Blaze battling one another throughout the fourth WFWF Rumble are shown. Yukio Blaze Back-Dropping Thunder over the ropes, nearly eliminating him. Thunder tossing Blaze and Kevin Viper over the ropes, eliminating Viper while Blaze holds on for dear life. The two men battling precariously on the apron. Blaze and Thunder working together momentarily to double clothesline Christian Shields over the ropes and to the floor. Yukio Blaze catching Thunder off-guard and throwing him over the ropes which Thunder manages to survive, skinning the cat and returning to the ring only to be Super Kicked by Yukio Blaze. This sends Thunder careening over the ropes and to the floor; His dreams of a WFWF Rumble victory dashed for that evening.But our story is not over! Instead we cut several years into the future! It is 2013 and more specifically, Scars and Stripes V. As before, a quick graphic appears on the screen... WFWF Scars and Stripes VDecember 15th, 2013Whoa! I'm red again! In addition, we transition from the Scars and Stripes IV theme song to the Scars and Stripes V theme song! For f***'s sake. I dunno, what was going on in music in 2013? Oh... right... Well... maybe it's for the best then... Oh hey! It's the fifth WFWF Rumble and look! it's Yukio Blaze coming out at number one! Pyro races across the entrance! Yukio is beloved albeit it turns out profoundly unlucky. We transition to him in the ring awaiting number two. It is none other than Thunder! What an unlikely turn of events! A few clips are shown of his entrance followed by his entry into the ring. The situation has now flipped with Yukio begging off of Thunder. A series of clips showcase Yukio, who is now a cowardly heel fleeing from the suddenly now bad-ass babyface Thunder... for some reason. The two men battle outside the ring as Thunder attempts an Irish Whip into the steps only to be reversed by Blaze! We then transition to later in the match where Yukio attempts a spear on Thunder who leaps high in the air! evading the coming attack! Later in the match, Thunder counters a DDT attempt from Blaze with a Northern Lights Suplex! Even later, he has Blaze mounted and blasting him with punches! We then cut to Thunder and Yukio Blaze battling in the corner. Solomon Crowe sees an opening an attempts a big Stinger Splash only for Blaze and Thunder to move out of the way. They then work together, hooking Crowe in a Double Suplex position aiming to eliminate him via a Gordbuster-like maneuver over the ropes. Alas, Crowe wrestles his freedom from them and, after a brief skirmish, smashes their heads together! Fast forward to Blaze and Thunder trading shots in the center of the ring; Both men exhausted after a grueling match. Then Joe Bishop eliminates Yukio Blaze because ya know... Sure. And that's it. Well I guess the real conclusion to two matches being built around their feud only for it to end in a third party eliminating one of them were the friends we made along the way. Back to you, Alecia!
With the conclusion of the final Rumble Rewind of the evening, we return to our friends from the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and their new ring leader Shuggy. It’s fair to say that the dances have become less and less choreographed as the night has warn on and Shuggy’s seemingly endless supply of cheap beer has begun to make it’s way through the systems of the dancers. So far the only casualties have been a few chairs and tables, but staff in charge of the auditorium’s upkeep are becoming increasingly panicked in the background of the shot.Katherine Fabiani: I’m standing by with - sigh – Rory O’Connor of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Rory, thanks for joining us. Rory O'Connor: Nae problem sweetheart. Katherine Fabiani: Ugh. Katherine lets that out loud enough that that everyone can hear, quiet enough that nobody can say anything, perfection.Rory O'Connor: It’s a pleasure to be here. Katherine Fabiani: Could you tell us a bit about the society? Rory O'Connor: Of course honey, the society… Mercifully Shuggy bounces between the two, now sporting a kilt and with a pint of Guinness in his hand.Shuggy: Katherine, Rory, yous awright? Katherine Fabiani: Uh... yes thanks? Shuggy: Here have a couple o’ drinks. Katherine Fabiani: I’m working. Shuggy: Ah a cheeky one willnae hurt will it? We’re celebratin’ Katherine takes it and casually places it down on the table next to her.Shuggy: Have yous seen these lot? Bunch a f***in’ lunatics. A particularly burly Scotsman does a handstand behind Shuggy, Rory and Katherine. Thankfully everyone’s got more sense than to mention...Kurt Burton: MY MAN IS LEAVING NOTHING TO THE IMAGINATION BAY-BAY! Alecia Matthews: ... Matthew Werner: ... Katherine Fabiani: Well yes Shuggy, they are, interesting. Shuggy: You can say tha’ again! Now come on, nae one’s here to listen to yous bang on, they want to see ya dance. Shuggy grabs an extremely reluctant Katherine by the arm, but before we can see the outcome, a particularly inebriated dancer comes flying through the scene and crashes into our camerman. After a few seconds of the badly chipped auditorium floor (that'll be insured presumably?), we cut to the center of the ring where Daehyun Moon awaits his cue to begin the announcements for the evening's main event!Daehyun Moon: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a thirty minute time limit and is... our... mmmmmaaaaaaaaaiiiiiiiin event of the evening! The opening chords of "Seizure of Power" hit the speakers and the lights across the arena shut off one by one. They are replaced by six crimson spotlights, each one turning on a different part of the arena in sequence. One by one each of the spotlights move to the tip of the stage, combining and showing the first glimpse of Trace Demon, down on one knee with his back to the crowd and a hoodie over his head.Alecia Matthews: Here comes the "King of Demons." Matthew Werner: It was just over twelve years ago that this man, in this town, won his first WFWF World Heavyweight Championship, defeating DGX to do it. Alecia Matthews: Hey look at you actually doing your job. Matthew Werner: I mean I called that show so... Alecia Matthews: Yeah, right... Still ya know... Matthew Werner: Yeah, thanks. As the song builds to a fever pitch he suddenly rises, spins around and in one simultaneous motion pulls his hood down and throws his other hand up like a gun, mouthing “Boom” as pyrotechnics go off all around him. As the pyrotechnics come to a stop the lights in the arena turn on, showing a full look at Trace Demon.Daehyun Moon: Coming to the ring first... hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.... weighing in at two hundred and thirty pounds... HE IS THE KiiiiiiiiiiiiiIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINGGG. OF. Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemoooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns..... Trrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace Deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeemmmoooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn! Trace stands on the ramp and takes a look around at the crowd, completely unfazed by the reaction he is getting. He seems to be in his own little world as he makes his way down the ramp, completely ignoring the fans on either side of him as they attempt to touch the King of Demons, instead focused solely on the ring and the whatever goal he has in mind for tonight. As he reaches the bottom of the ramp he removes his hoody and throws it to the ground before settling himself just outside the ring. Fora brief moment, "The King of Demons" glances over at the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, snorting in disgust.Matthew Werner: It appears Mr. Demon is not a huge fan of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Kurt Burton: He might just not be a fan of Scots in general, Wien. Alecia Matthews: Frankly, he's not exactly a fan of people in general, Kurt. In a single, flawless motion, Trace Demon leaps up onto the apron and then enters the ring between the top and middle rope. He ascends the nearest turnbuckle, pointing to the fans and smirking as they return the abuse, and then leaps back down, settling in the centre of the ring awaiting his approaching rival. After a few moments, the lights dim to a golden hue and an unfamiliar, metallic rhythm begins to clang over the sound system.Kurt Burton: What is there construction going on next door or something? No... I mean maybe I guess. Anyway, the opening of "Together to the Stars" by Flybyno becomes recognizeable as a luscious choir fills the auditorium, some fans even beginning to hum along to its easily-memorized melody. We cut to the stage where the one and only Steve the Crier... well... hobbles would be a fair way to describe it... out onto the stage.Crier: LADIES! GENTLEMEEENN!!! Crier: WELCOME TO THE THE FIRST.... CROOOWNING ACHIEVEMENT FOR... THE SOVEREIGN! Tonight, our hero... our KING! Begins his reign by first overthrowing this... FALSE... King of Demons... Please welcome to this most... occult friendly... of facilities... The Crier pantomimes his arms in syllabic unison while announcing DGX's name. Crier: D.... G.... X! With the announcement of his name, we see "The Sovereign"... riding atop a litter held by a dozen men painted head to toe in gold wearing togas.Kurt Burton: See I told you this town was f***ing weird. Inside, DGX lays across a long couch. To his right, a thematically appropriately dressed women feeds him grapes while another, to his left, fans him with a giant leaf.Matthew Werner: Not to do Burton's thing but seriously where is the money for all of this coming from? They sold seven hundred ticke... Alecia aggressively shooshes then faux-coughs over him.Matthew Werner: ... I'm just trying to make the economics make sense, ya know I took economics in college. Alecia Matthews: Yeah, and how'd that go for you? Werner looks at DGX being carried by eight, golden men on a litter being fed grapes and fanned by concubines.Matthew Werner: ... Oh god... We see the procession being led by a third, much taller woman. Her frame is far more muscular, adorned by her long, golden hair. They reach the end of the ramp, only now it becoming visible that Trace Demon thinks this is absolutely ridiculous. In DGX's defense though, Trace Demon finds most things absolutely ridiculous. Granted this is a bit much... Anyway... The men slowly lower the litter to the ground and "The Sovereign" himself walks out. Upon exiting the litter we see him clad in a long, white cloak adorned with golden lion head shoulder pommels as well as a wreath crown.Matthew Werner: I know this seems like a lot but I assure you he's taking this match deadly seriously. Kurt Burton: He better or else the damned pumpkin king is gonna light him up! Trace Demon is no joke! JYEAH! DGX is undressed of his assorted accesories and led up the ramp by one of his concubines. She takes a seat on the middle rope, lowering it so "The Sovereign" can enter. He graciously nods toward her and then, as if a switch being flipped, turns his eyes to Trace Demon with a look of pure focus.Alecia Matthews: I can only wonder how much this... display... is for DGX, and how much it is for Trace Demon. Kurt Burton: I'm wondering how much it costs to ride that litter. I want a damned litter, BAYBAY! The official calls for the bell and this match is underway. Trace Demon. DGX. Two legends and two fierce competitors. Perhaps in their younger days, this match might start in a frenzy but the two wise veterans simply stare across from the ring at one another.Alecia Matthews: As you mentioned earlier, Matthew, these two men faced off right in this very city a little over twelve years ago. It was the end of DGX's one and only WFWF Championship reign and the beginning of Trace Demon's first. Matthew Werner: I did say those things. Alecia Matthews: Now these men are in much different places in their lives and yet, in some ways, still, the same... Dramatic pause for effect.Kurt Burton: That doesn't make a damned lick of sense, Felisha. That was twelve years ago, Trace Demon apparently was in a coma, and DGX is somehow now the king of Narnia. This match is entirely different. May as well be two completely different people. Or like. Clones. Yeah. Like clones. Matthew Werner: Clones? Kurt Burton: Yeah, Wiener! Clones. They slowly approach, their eyes locked on the other looking for any opening it seems. After several moments they tie up, jockeying for position until Trace Demon drives "The Sovereign" backward toward the ropes; His size advantage becoming a factor immediately. The official is right on the action insisting for a clean break and Trace obliges but not without a hard shove to DGX's sternum that makes an audible smack that rings out in the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. DGX stares down at the red handprints on his chest, then nods his head approvingly. After a few moments, they close the distance once more locking up again, jockeying just as before. The story is clear; Trace Demon is the larger foe and his size will be a factor, as demonstrated by him driving DGX backward toward the ropes. At the last second, however, DGX hooks the back of Demon's head and turns the corner, reversing the position and putting Trace back first on the ropes. The official calls for the break and DGX obliges, his hands held high in innocence. That is, until he smacks Trace Demon clear across the face; That one even louder than the shove from earlier. The Sovereign backs away, and Trace Demon touches a hand to his cheek; He is not amused.Alecia Matthews: A little bit of gamesmanship here in the early portion of the match it seems. Kurt Burton: If by gamesmanship you mean he slapped the sh** out of him, then yeah. The distances closes once more but, as Demon tries for another tie up, DGX level changes, hooks his waist, and rotates behind Trace with a rear waistlock. "The King of Demons" reacts suddenly, reaching behind to DGX's inner thigh to perform a switch. In the instant his hands enclasp around DGX's waist, Trace Demon hoists the smaller opponent high in the air and drops him chest first to the mat, aiming to ground his arguably faster opponent. Alas speed is a factor as DGX rotates from his belly to a seated position. Trace follows him, still maintaining the rear waistlock, but DGX has other plans and executes a switch of his own, practically ghosting from Trace's position and as a result, sending The King of Demons tumbling forward to his hands and knees as "The Sovereign" secures a position behind him. Adding insult to injury, DGX simply opts to take a seat on Trace Demon's table-topped back; Not unlike his litter ride to the ring. Trace Demon is not unaware but, as his exit route is crawling on his hands and knees to gather momentum to get to his feet, DGX is given a short ride on the back of "The King of the Demons" much to the amusement of but all but Demon himself.Matthew Werner: I mentioned DGX is taking this one seriously and... it appears his strategy is to appear like he's not taking it seriously... Alecia Matthews: That's meta. Kurt Burton: Why do people keep calling things meta? What does that even mean? Matthew Werner: Nobody really knows, Kurt, but by lampshading that nobody really knows it gives us the opportunity to use it because everyone knows we might use it wrong on purpose as a bit, you know? Alecia Matthews: That's meta. If Trace Demon's eyes could shoot lasers we'd probably know it based on his stare at DGX. He approaches an increasingly relaxed DGX, no amusement, no levity. The two begin talking in the center of the ring, Demon seeming to express disdain for DGX's thus far whimsical approach to this contest. After several moments of conversation, Trace Demon pie faces DGX sending him backward several steps. "The Sovereign", however, is unphased, turning back toward Demon almost seeming to relish in his anger. DGX turns toward the official who watches closely, pointing at Demon in a "you believe this guy?" kind of way. For just a split second, Demon's eyes leave DGX and stare at the referee and that is all DGX needs to send an outstretched thumb deep into Trace's eye-socket. The crowd is loving this and so is DGX. Trace Demon... not so much.Kurt Burton: I think Demon needs to be more careful cos I don't think he can pull off glasses. Alecia Matthews: Man... Matthew, what are your thoughts? You've known both of these guys for years, what are you seeing play out? Matthew Werner: Pausing to ponder. ... I think Kurt is right, Trace probably can't pull off glasses. Alecia Matthews: Hwat? No.. I meant... Matthew Werner: But D? I mean he's got a bit of a boxy head so... round frames, probably. Alecia Matthews: Yeah thanks man that's clearly what I was asking. Matthew Werner: Thanks Alecia ya know I really prepared this week, honest to God. The official admonishes DGX but let's be real; This is the main event and these guys are gonna get enough leeway to do eye pokes. DGX, however, ever a gentleman, sells with his liquid-silk insincerity apologizing over and over for his misconduct. It does not take long for Demon to recover his sight and as such set those sights on DGX. "The King of Demons" pursues DGX in a fury prompting "The Sovereign" to baseball slide out under the bottom rope in flight. Demon's pursuit is undeterred and he slides out of the ring after his adversary. The two circle the ring, Demon chasing an evasive DGX. After one revolution, the always-clever "King of Demons" makes a quick dash under the bottom rope into the ring and just as quickly under the bottom rope back out cutting the corner and closing the distance enough to pin DGX down around the announce table. He gets close to DGX who, smarmy as ever, brings his hands up in a "you got me" kind of gesture. Trace looks away for a moment only to turn back like a snake and, appropriately, hiss a burst of red mist out from between his lips. Before it makes contact, however, DGX grabs ahold of a camera man standing just a foot away and shoves him in the path of the coming mist giving us a distinct shot of the frame filling with crimson.Kurt Burton: OH MY GOD THE WORLD IS RED NOW! Just as quickly as the poor camera man was pulled into Demon's path, he is shoved into Demon's arms forcing Trace to catch him as DGX zips right past the two and slides back into the ring. Demon is, at this point, wide-eyed and practically frothing at the mouth in anger. He shouts in the face of the poor camera man then shoves him to the floor before rushing headfirst into the ring after DGX. Demon gets to his feet quickly and charge "The Sovereign" only run right into DGX hooking him under the armpits as his feet leave the canvas and drop him directly across his knee in the first of two tandem moves that make up the Anaheim Angel Dust. With it being so early in the bout, Demon has enough wherewithal to plant his feet firmly on the canvas upon landing to distribute the weight of the landing and alleviate the impact, but based on his body language upon that impact it seems to have been unsuccessful.Alecia Matthews: This is very quickly turning into a rout! Kurt Burton: Yeah we have to consider the possibility that Trace Demon just sucks now. Matthew Werner: What? Alecia Matthews: Wow man. Kurt Burton: I'm just saying, can't rule out the possibility. It's like Awakenings with Robert DeNiro. Went in a coma, came out all f***ed up. Matthew Werner: Kurt, Robert DeNiro had polio in that movie. Kurt Burton: Okayyy.... Well, maybe Trace Demon has polio. Ever think of that? Alecia Matthews: I'm fairly sure Trace Demon does not have polio. I would imagine he was vaccinated... for polio... Kurt Burton: Pfft. Vaccinated? More like... INDOCTRINATED with a... PLANdemic, right? Matthews and Werner scoot their chairs a little farther away from Burton. DGX pauses for only a moment to savor the appreciate crowd before jumping in the air, hooking Trace Demon's head, and jerking him backward toward the mat delivering an impactful zig-zag. Once again, Demon appears able to brace for impact by bringing his hands behind his head and, just as before, he writhes in agony upon impact. It seems that DGX's strategy to infuriate "The King of Demons" has succeeded in both creating the opening for arguably his highest impact trademark maneuver, but rendered Trace Demon woefully incapable of effectively mitigating its effect. With Trace Demon writhing on the floor and the capacity crowd roaring in approval, DGX rises to his feet and takes a corner. He begins to stomp the mat, awaiting his rising foe to greet him with his finishing maneuver; The Breakdown.Alecia Matthews: I think when DGX came out here last week and claimed he was going to enter the WFWF Rumble first, set the all-time elimination and duration record, then win... we all probably thought he was being lofty. But after this performance? I might be learning never to doubt "The Sovereign" again. Kurt Burton: You ain't kiddin'! I can't possibly imagine anything that count unseat his advantage right here. Yup. Looking like its gonna be smoooooooooth sailing to the finish for ol' Deejex. Just like I toldja, BAYBAY! The moments pass practically in slow motion. Trace Demon turns first to his side, then to his hands and knees. On his face, a visible look of frustration mixed with a glassy-eyed gaze. Perhaps the toll of his coma has proven to great? One imagines Demon is thinking these thoughts as he stumbles to his feet, apparently oblivious to his looming fate. Across the ring, DGX stares with a gaze of full confidence; His plan to frustrate Demon into making a foolish mistake a complete success. The drum beat of DGX's stomps increase in tempo until Trace Demon finally reaches an upright posture and "The Sovereign" launches forward like a missile. He propels his right leg high in the air sending the bottom of his boot on a collision course for Trace Demon's jaw. The outcome seems inevitable but sometimes things are not as they seem. Just before impact, Demon's eyes come into focus like a camera and "The King of Demons" swiftly drops levels. He completely evades the coming boot and, instead, spears with all of his 230 lbs, directly into the center of the kneecap of DGX, managing to hyper-extend the knee if only for a moment and buckling "The Sovereign" who lets out an audible cry of both pain and complete surprise.Kurt Burton: See I knew that was gonna happen. CALLED IT FROM THE START! ALL HAIL THE PUMPKIN KING! HJYEAH! The crowd, the announcers except for Kurt Burton who "called it", DGX, all are stunned. All, except Trace Demon who rises to his feet and, in just a few ticks of a clock, morphs his entire body language. Gone is heavy breathing, the tense jaw, the tight shoulders. Demon's body relaxes all at once.Alecia Matthews: That is just... unsettling. We then transition to a couple of replays from more optimal angles of DGX's Anaheim Angel Dust delivered moments ago. We see again him hook Demon's armpits but, as was apparent before, Demon's boots land firmly on the mat just as he lands across DGX's knee and, as was equally apparent, he braces the impact of his head with his arms. It is clear now to anyone watching that Demon's frenzied state, his loss of composure, and his agonized writhing were all nothing but a careful ruse, and for the first time in this match, "The King of Demons" shows true joy.Matthew Werner: Well consider me duped. Alecia Matthews: Same. I mean as... unsavory as Trace Demon's general disposition is... the man knows how to pretend to be mad. Probably because he's always mad... hates the world and whatnot... but ya know, he's making it work I guess. DGX manages to find his way to his hands and knees, grimacing with every movement. He is met by a characteristically unkind Trace Demon who greets him with an insulting boot to the face. "The King of Demons" taunts the damaged DGX, shouting down at him in a mocking tone and uttering a few phrases that are likely to be censored in most countries. "The Sovereign" fights his way to his own two feet, that left leg wobbling on the ascent, only for Trace Demon to charge in and deliver a vicious roundhouse kick right to the side of the damaged knee, sending DGX hurtling back down to the canvas. DGX clutches at his wounded leg but only thus affords Demon the chance to stomp on both his knee and his fingers in a vicious flurry of boots. DGX turns to a seated position, desperately trying to create space, to get some freedom from Demon's attack. He is offered a brief reprieve but only in the form of "The King of Demons" ceasing his stomps to grab DGX by the left ankle and yank his base out from under him sending DGX to his back.Kurt Burton: He's taking "The Sovereign" to HALLOWEENTOWN! BAYBAY! Alecia Matthews: Needless to say this is not good for DGX. Demon viciously thrusts the inside of DGX's left ankle toward the mat, thus bringing DGX to an almost tripod on an extended left leg and right side. This position is as vulnerable as it sounds, affording Trace Demon the ability to drive kicks and knees into the back and side of that left leg. The attack comes with complete disregard for DGX's well-being, for his career, for his very ability to walk. It is only in DGX managing to turn his hip at opportune moments that his knee is not buckled sideways shredding every necessary ligament for balancing. He finally manages to make it to his hands and knees, a mercifully less vulnerable position; At this stage these things being graded in relative terms. "The Sovereign" grits his way through a quick ascent. He makes it to his feet but at the cost of the agony of doing so. The blinding dynamic of pain distracts DGX for just too long to create enough space and, in a dark bit of irony, his upright position leaves him open to a devasting chop block right to the back of the left knee sending him tumbling right back down to the canvas.Matthew Werner: I really hope DGX doesn't get injured, here. Alecia Matthews: I think we all feel the same way, Matthew. Kurt Burton: I don't. He should injure him. Smart move. Alecia Matthews: Okay, all of us except Kurt. Matthew Werner: Well mostly I just... he pays me to go to coffee and talk to him... Most of the time I don't record the conversation but... he pays well is all I'm saying... Alecia Matthews: ... Okay.... so yeah you're... kind of just on your own there... then. Matthew Werner: It's true... =( "The King of Demons" is relentless in his onslaught. He grabs DGX by the ankle once more and, in one decisive yank, pulls him into a ruthless single leg crab. Though often crab maneuvers involve a seated base, targeting the low back, Demon remains completely upright with the point of his knee finding the center of DGX's back in a sort of single leg liontamer variation. If the purpose of this adjustment was unclear at first, it is made crystal clear as Demon begins wrenching the leg in sudden, vicious jerking motions. It appears his intentions are far less aimed at maintaining steady pressure to get a submission and far more at something closer to a wild beast tearing a limb from its socket. He wrenches, he jerks, he rips at the limb, each time eliciting an audible sound from DGX's lips. "The Sovereign" is in a world of hurt and, while there is a clear sense he is attempting to maintain his composure, with each added calamity, that resolve breaks down more and more.Alecia Matthews: Is it messed up this makes me want a rotisserie chicken? Awkward pause.Alecia Matthews: Oh to hell with both of you I get to say weird stuff sometimes too. I HAVE LAYERS! I AM A COMPLICATED PERSON! The crowd reaches a fever pitch. They cheer on DGX if only out of empathy for his plight. Alas, they are not in the ring with DGX; Trace Demon is. His blackened soul seems bent only on finding more ways to inflict pain. He is, unfortunately, a rather clever and creative mind and expresses that by releasing the knee from the center of DGX's back, then unleashing a series of kicks and stomps to the back of DGX's head as well as between his shoulder blades. Though effective, it appears to give DGX the space he needs to rotate his head back underneath of himself and settle his back on the canvas. "The King of Demons" is not pleased and reaches down to secure a firmer grasp on the leg with clear intentions to return "The Sovereign" to his previous fate. This proves to be a mistake as DGX capitalizes by hooking his hands around the back of Demon's head, placing his boot on his mid-section, and kicking over to delivery a text-book Tomoe Nage / Monkey Flip!Matthew Werner: The Tomoe Nage! Most famously known as the one move done in virtually every episode of every 90s superhero cartoon show! I mean I'll give you that's a deep cut but seriously, it's like eveeeery episode.Kurt Burton: Neeeerrrrrrrrrd.... Okay, I deserved that.Alecia Matthews: I THINK HE'S GOT A COVER! The momentum rotates both men over landing DGX firmly in a full mount and as such a pinning predicament! The official dives for the mat counting to two but Trace Demon bridges hard and frames on DGX's ribs forcing "The Sovereign" to base out on the mat and as such, affords Demon the opening to escape the position. Trace manages a textbook standing in base to his feet and is ready to recover his long-earned gains throughout the match however as he approaches DGX, he is met with a sharp, pointed elbow square in the solar plexus taking the wind right out of his lungs. Finally, at long last, DGX seems to have enough time to gather his wits and, albeit with a struggle, make his way to his feet. He tests the leg... and he winces. It appears running is out of the option, probably jumping as well... and lifting his opponent. Thus is the fate of a bad leg.Alecia Matthews: "The Sovereign" looks to be weighing his options and... well.. not looking good. Kurt Burton: See this is why everyone should keep brass knuckles in their trunks at all times. Absolute life saver. Matthew Werner: Is that to imply you... did that...? Kurt Burton: Oh yeah. I called 'em my LUCKY KNUCKS! JYEAH! "The Sovereign" appears to ponder a follow-up but while he has had enough time to recover, he does not have enough time to concoct a completely new strategy. Trace Demon approaches like a storm cloud. If perhaps DGX could move quickly, maybe, he could counter but at this moment he is forced almost entirely to meet his larger foe head on. Unsurprisingly, this does not favor him and Trace Demon closes the gap with the thunk of a hard elbow to the side of DGX's head. Then another, and another, and another. He is just clobbering DGX with elbows en route to completing his Demon Elbow Rush. He reaches the combination's conclusion and begins rotating for the final rolling elbow. In all of DGX's previous calculations he likely considered many options, what they would involve, and then how they no longer apply on account of his present limitations. But, in this moment, he manages to realize one that he had perhaps overlooked. ... He dodges the attack, moving his head swiftly out of the way as the full force of all two hundred and thirty pounds of Trace Demon come lumbering forward; He really was banking on that landing. "The King of Demons" finds himself with his back turned to DGX several feet away. This appears to be the opening DGX needs; It's now or never. He braces himself, tuning up the band as it were. "The Sovereign" awaits Trace Demon's turn toward him and, at the split moment he begins to rotate, DGX propels forward once more with a Breakdown... only for his base leg, the left, to buckle under his weight sending him falling back to the canvas clutching the damaged leg once more. It appears Demon's master stroke has come together; His adversary incapable of holding his own weight on his left leg long enough to deliver his finishing maneuver.Alecia Matthews: That is not good. Matthew Werner: You have to hand it to Trace Demon. He came into this match understanding full-well what DGX would try to do. A lot of lesser competitors would, with that knowledge, try to one-up their opponent. Instead, Demon exploited it and created for himself the opening to do some real damage, real quick. Kurt Burton: Not just that! A lot of jerkbronis out there would think to target the attacking leg of The Breakdown. But I'll tell ya, any competitor worth their weight in salt would throw a broken leg as hard as they could if they knew it meant the finish. You're not gonna make that leg hurt so bad DGX won't be willing to throw it if it meant winning. But... taking out the base leg... that rules the move out entirely. Can't deny it; The pumpkin king is the man tonight. Throughout the match Demon has been tenacious, ruthless. He has been on DGX for every moment. But now, with his plan seemingly coming into fruition, he lays back, allowing DGX to slowly manage his way to his feet. Of course this is only to facilitate an opening which he takes advantage of swiftly, launching himself toward the ropes in front of DGX then rebounding, leaping in the air, and crashing hard into DGX's face with a Busaiku Knee Strike! The impact sends both men to the canvas albeit in remarkably different contexts. As such, Trace Demon swiftly recovers to a crouched position, his eyes fixed on his fallen foe. After surveying the situation, Trace Demon gestures a thumb slitting across his threat. It's clear he believes we are entering the final stretch of this bout.Alecia Matthews: It appears DGX's plans are turning to ashes in his mouth right here in the same city, against the same man who dashed his title reign all those years ago. Kurt Burton: And his leg's all f***ed up now. Pretty much a miss for DJ across the board. "The King of Demons" pursues the prone DGX, quickly grasping ahold of his head and pulling him to an upright position. Demon stuffs DGX's head between his legs, clearly preparing to deliver a climactic Demonstration of Hell to secure the victory. Trace hooks the arms, he seems set to go, but DGX, be it due to a lively defense or simply his left leg buckling, drops to his leg knee, preventing the maneuver from completing. Perhaps in the first, legitimate show of frustration from Demon, he responds with a series of clubbing shots to DGX's spine. This appears to soften him up enough to drag "The Sovereign" back to his feet and secure both arms. Trace bends at the knees and, with a fierce lift, tosses DGX high in the air, then rotates him to a seated position on his shoulders. In the midst of the motion, however, DGX manages to send his weight farther forward than Demon accounted for, causing "The King of Demons" to stumble backward as opposed to being able to deliver the finishing maneuver. DGX wastes no time taking advantage of this opening, sending a flurry of fists down on Demon's defensely face. The shots connect, they connect more firmly than any offense DGX has landed all night, and after what seems like dozens of blows, Demon is dazed enough for his grasp on DGX's legs to soften. With Trace's grip around his hips released, DGX utilizes gravity to do some heavy lifting, catching Trace Demon's head on the way down and, with the trademark scream, drags him face first to the canvas with a reverse STO delivering a modified California Screamin'!Matthew Werner: HE GOT HIM! Alecia Matthews: I can't believe it! Just when... Kurt Burton: ... I THOUGHT I WAS OUT, THEY PULLED ME BACK IIiiiiiinnnnnn! Alecia Matthews: ... Kurt Burton: I dunno what came over me there... The two legends lay motionless; Both recovering from this encounter. Slowly but surely, the fans in attendance begin to clap in unison, their tempo increasing as the two men begin to stir. The begin to turn to their hands and knees, the crowd clapping even faster. They both reach table top positions, the audience is losing their minds! As they both begin to ascend, DGX makes the first move, propelling his body forward and upward driving the crown of his skull directly into the jaw of Trace Demon. This appears to mostly sting "The King of Demons", who respond by hurling a forearm toward DGX's head. But "The Sovereign" has begun to surge and he blocks the coming elbow, countering with a snapping right hand. Demon stumbles, then comes back with another elbow and is blocked again, followed by another snapping right. Same thing once more but this time, Demon stumbles back. DGX has him on the ropes, proverbially speaking, and sends an onslaught of right hands to the head of Trace Demon.Alecia Matthews: DGX is firing back on Trace Demon! This place is coming unglued! He's got Trace backing up but never count out Trace Demon. In a clever turn, Demon uses a right roundhouse kick to sweep DGX's left ankle high enough in the air to catch it in his elbow. He then delivers several crushing elbows to the top of DGX's knee with his free arm, each eliciting a grimace from "The Sovereign". Demon follows up quickly, hooking DGX around the waist with his free arm, lifting him in the air, and rushing him until DGX crashes back first against the turnbuckles. It appears DGX's momentum has been thoroughly dissipated. Trace Demon sees his opening to recover some ground, and opts to take advantage in the form of further devastation. He regains his grasp around DGX's waist and left leg then, in one fell sweep, hoists him up in the seats him on the top turnbuckles.Kurt Burton: Hah! This guy can't be stopped tonight! HE'S A WINNER! Unlike you, Matthew, you know why? Matthew Werner: Is it co... Kurt Burton: COS YOU'RE A WIENER! COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THING! JYEAH! Demon maintains his hook around DGX's left leg and appears to be eyeing DGX up for a Dragon Screw off of the top rope. There is no doubt succeeding in this move would deliver crushing blow to DGX's chances at victory. But DGX is as tough as they come and recognizes the dire need to avoid this outcome. With every ounce of will in his body, DGX begins sending the heel of his boot down on Trace Demon's face. Over and over and over. Each foot harder than the last, Trace Demon getting more boot heels than crosswalk. Demon's attempt at securing this victory not only does not succeed, but he finds himself stumbling, then toppling over down to the mat. Demon lies motionless on the canvas and DGX finds himself opportunistically seated on the top turnbuckle. He considers his options, even attempting for a moment to step his legs up to the top rope only to find his left leg will offer no such opportunity. Still, he makes the most of it, launching off of the top rope and delivering a DGX classic; A Flying Elbow Drop landing directly in the black heart of Trace Demon!Alecia Matthews: FLYING ELBOW DROP! COVER THAT MAN! DGX drapes his body across Trace Demon for a pin-fall but, with no leg hooked and likely the diminished effect of a second rope elbow versus a top, DGX can only get a solid two count before Trace Demon raises his shoulder off of the mat. This, however, only affords DGX the chance to use Demon's own momentum of his arm wrenching off of the canvas to turn him to his belly and, in one fell swoop, hook the combination Omaplata and Crossface that is known... as The Decline!Kurt Burton: OH MY GOD HE'S GOT HIM IN A TRIANGLE CHOKE! Matthew Werner: ... Alecia Matthews: ... Kurt Burton: ... Okay... maybe I don't know exactly what its called... figured I'd... try something... Alecia Matthews: ... Yeah... Well, what he does have him in... Kurt Burton: Tone not necessary but okay. Alecia Matthews: ... Is what he calls The Decline! This is also used by our champion Josh Dean as the B.S.E.! Matthew Werner: But can DGX hold it? He's holding him in that submission with his left leg! Trace Demon is in pain but, to DGX's detriment, he is far too close to the ropes for "The Sovereign" to get the submission. Furthermore, it is his damaged left leg holding on to the hold which, the tensing and flexing required to keep it secured, also serves to wear on it. Perhaps this is what affords Trace Demon the ability to begin propping himself on his hands and knees, then, with the assistance of a nearby rope, find his way to his feet holding DGX off of him like he's a much less casual version of Clark Gracie. DGX is in absolute agony trying to hold on to this submission, but what choice does he have? If he relinquishes the hold, he is hanging off of Trace Demon's grasp by the very leg that has taken the brunt of the damage throughout this bout. Continue to hold, and damage that leg himself. This cunundrum proves to be the least of DGX's problems as, using the close proximity to the turnbuckles, Trace Demon begins swinging DGX like Jason Voorhees swinging a sleeping bag... ... Directly into the turnbuckles! Each successive crash against the buckles loosens DGX's grasp around Demon's arm and, just as well, concusses him further. "The King of Demons" appears to have gotten his fill of blunt-force-trauma and takes a single step backward as he swings DGX in the air once more. The space created afford Demon the ability to rotate DGX all the way up and around securing a modified powerbomb hold; His right arm still wrapped around the outside of DGX's left leg, his left arm underneath in a standard powerbomb position. Despite it's peculiar appearance, the hold is firm and affords Demon the ability to slam DGX down with all of his might back first against the top turnbuckle!Kurt Burton: Ooof, hell of a way to get some spinal stenosis. Somebody call a specialist. Alecia Matthews: My goodness, these guys are giving it their all! With DGX resting against the buckles, Trace Demon looks to capitalize. He runs full-force across the ring, using the momentum of springing off the opposite turnbuckles to create some substantial speed. "The King of Demons" seems to be setting up his patented running, step-up knee in the corner and, with DGX looking glassy-eyed and exhausted in the buckles, it appears it is likely to connect. The King of Demon rushes toward is prone foe but, perhaps now it is DGX who was playing possum; His eyes sharpen in an instant and, utilizing both hands grasping the second rope, "The Sovereign" pulls himself just beneath Demon's coming attack and, with his base underneath Trace Demon who is now positioned one foot on the second and the other on the top rope, pushes Demon over the top sending him tumbling over the ropes and to the mats on the floor below.Matthew Werner: HE TOSSES HIM OUT OF THE RING! Alecia Matthews: It seems like neither of these guys can chain together enough offense to put the other away. I don't know if thirty minutes will be enough time to contain this match! As DGX recovers in the corner, Trace Demon makes his way back to his feet rather quickly. He is not pleased, gritting his teeth and nursing his ribs which appear to have taken the brunt of his hard landing. As fate would have it, Demon finds himself directly in front of Shuggy and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society of Washington D.C.. Trace's eyes fixate on the scotsmen. The group are still having a great time, laughing and joking, mostly at Trace’s expense, one of them imitating Trace's dramatic tumble to the floor below. Shuggy, however looks a little more serious, focused on the approaching Trace, knowing full well what he’s capable of. The referee too knows this and immediately rolls out of the ring to follow Trace, attempting to convince him to get back into the ring.Kurt Burton: Oh enough of the tommyknocker! THERE'S A DAMNED MATCH HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! Alecia Matthews: I would say that Trace Demon is clearly picking a fight with Shuggy, not the other way around. Matthew Werner: Well, regardless, this situation is escalating fast. The official and Trace Demon begin to argue, Demon objecting vociferously, pointing his finger at the group and delivering a full-blown, Christian Bale, "it's f***ing distracting" promo on these poor, drunken scots. There’s further abuse sent Trace’s way by the rowdy crowd of Scots, and he’s had enough of it, pushing the official aside and storming right over to the front row, the security barrier the only thing separating him from the crowd, and from Shuggy, who steps up front and centre to ensure he’s the only one face to face with Trace. The Scots push and bustle behind him, but he holds his ground, his face only going to infuriate Trace more.Trace Demon: You think this is f***ing acceptable?! Shuggy: Calm yersel pal, lighten up. Trace Demon: Lighten up?! Lighten... He doesn’t finish the second sentence but instead jolts forward, leaning over the barricade and planting his the palm of his hand in Shuggy’s face, pushing him backwards with as much force as he can manage. Surrounded by people already pushing on him, Shuggy loses his balance and falls backwards, his momentum taking over the majority of the Scots behind him, the throng of people crashing to the floor in a heap, taking down others around them as they attempt to reach out for something to stop them going. Trace, still leaning on the barrier, laughs as his handiwork paid off more than even he was expecting.Kurt Burton: OH YEAH! SHOVE THAT LEPRECHAUN BAYBAY! There’s one Scotsman, a big guy with a thick ginger beard, still standing, having been just out of the range of the falling mass of people, and he is not happy at what’s just happened to his friends. He steps up and plants one hand on Trace’s shoulder, his mannerisms clearly to tell Trace off verbally. But Trace feels the hand and reacts, swinging his fist and clouting the man in the side of the head, then grabbing his head and smashing it down into the steel top of the guard rail. The man staggers back and falls over as a security team finally rush in.Alecia Matthews: This is getting out of hand! If the official can't get ahold of Trace Demon this is going to end up in some real, liability inducing chaos. Matthew Werner: Interesting choice of priority there. Alecia Matthews: I mean what's your fallback plan? Matthew Werner: .... Yeah let's um... let's get after, it ref. Alecia Matthews: Thank you. The referee grabs Trace, physically pulling him back from the crowd, who seem to be bubbling up with uneasy, palpable tension after what they’ve just witnessed, what they’ve been a part of. The official starts telling Trace off, but the King of Demons blood thirsty expression stops him dead. At the same time Shuggy has clawed his way out of the struggling pit of fallen fans, grabbing hold of the barrier to pull himself up. He sees the big bearded Scot, a cut open up on his forehead, and realises what’s just happened, and he’s not having it. He leaps over the guard rail and grabs Trace from behind, whipping him around and screaming in his face.Shuggy: The hell was that about? You cannae do that! Trace Demon: He laid a hand on me! I was just defending myself! Shuggy: They’re just enjoying the bloody show, you donnae hit the fans you prick. Trace Demon: Get out of my face before I do the same to you! Shuggy: Like to see you try! Trace and Shuggy are right up in each others faces now, and it looks like the tension in the arena could explode at any second. Even in the crowd a security guard attempts to help up one of the drunker Scotsman only to get shoved back into another group of fans behind them, who pushes him back into the Scot like a pinball.Trace Demon: You’re not worth it, I’ve got a match to win. Trace turns his back on Shuggy who looks like he could swing for him but the official gets between them, advising Shuggy to head to the back and pointing out that the match is still ongoing. Trace Demon rolls back inside the ring, pulling himself up via the ropes. As he rises his eyes are still looking down at Shuggy.Trace Demon: Go on, f**k off you Weegie w****r! Shuggy hears the derogitary term and tries going after Trace in the ring but again the official stops him. Trace laughs, proud of himself. As they say, pride comes before the fall, and this is no different, as Demon turns just in time to see DGX, one hand on the top rope to hold his weight, propelling the base of his boot with a devastating Breakdown! It connects with such force that Trace Demon, who’s lack of attention means he hadn’t even tensed his jaw, drops to the mat in a heap instantly, knocked out cold!Alecia Matthews: BREAKDOWN! TRACE DEMON HAS BEEN LEVELED BY THE BREAKDOWN! DGX drops down on top of him in a heap, barely managing to hook the leg. Shuggy on the outside screams at the official to get in the ring, wanting nothing more than to see Trace get his just rewards. The referee turns, sees the cover and quickly slides in under the bottom rope. There's not a soul in this building that opposes this turn of events for Trace Demon and that is clear as most of the raucous crowd count along with the official; One... two... and finally three! DGX has avenged his loss to Trace Demon!Kurt Burton: BY GOD, DJ DID IT! It's a damned miracle! The ringing of the bell is nearly completely drowned out by the uproar from the crowd in the building! There's so much energy that even the camera is shaking! Oh.. actually that's the building. Oof. That's probably not good... maybe XWA's hiring narrators. Wait, what happened? Oh f***.Daehyun Moon: Heeeere is yoooouuurrr winnneerrrr..... Deeeeeeeee..... Geeeeeee......... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeXXXXXXXX! At this point, Trace Demon has recovered enough to piece together the facts. He peers over at DGX who is seated in the center of the ring. He would likely be a vulnerable target... but Demon has different ideas.Alecia Matthews: DGX said he was going to come here, avenge the one blackmark on his record he felt he needed to avenge, and go on to Scars and Stripes to win the WFWF Rumble. I can't help but think after tonight? He may very well be the favorite. Kurt Burton: Wait just a second, Felisha. Okay, he won. Fair enough. But if not for the leprechaun and his gang of merry men, Trace Demon would be having his hand raised here tonight. Matthew Werner: Can't deny that the outcome of this one is perhaps a little less than entirely decisive. Alecia Matthews: You live by the sword, you die by the sword. And frankly, how ironic is it that Trace Demon came into this match with a plan to pretend to lose his cool, only to lose the match at the end because he lost his cool? Matthew Werner: Hrm. Good point. That is ironic. Kurt Burton: Poetic, really. Aw shucks guys, thanks. Anyway, Trace Demon exits the ring and once again aims to confront the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society however by this point, throngs of security guard have filled the space between he and his potential combatants. The situation is somewhat under control until a fountain soda comes flying out from the crowd and bounces off the side of Trace Demon's head. This, in turn, leads to a security guard tackling the assailant which, in turn, leads to the already drunken and raucous crowd, turning on the security causing an already volatile situation to begin boiling over into a complete riot.Alecia Matthews: Oh jesus. Surrounded by his fellow scotsmen, Shuggy appears for a moment to try to be a voice of reason however, after seeing the way the wind is blowing, shrugs his shoulders, finishes his drink in a chug, then dives into the brawl.Matthew Werner: We uh... we're gonna die, right? Kurt Burton: Maybe, I've been in worse riots... Hell I've STARTED worse riots. Burton ducks a steel chair as it zips right toward his head. ... People gotta riot, Matthew. Just the way it is. At this stage the fans have begun climbing the opulent pillars of the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium as well as scaling the giant windows looking out onto the streets of downtown D.C.Alecia Matthews: Well... I guess at this point it can't get any worse so... Annnnnnd.... down goes one of the pillars. Let's hope that wasn't load bearing.Alecia Matthews: ... You know what, honestly? This is fine. Matthew Werner: It's fine. Alecia Matthews: Totally fine. Alecia Matthews: But I guess its time to hit the ol' dusty trail. For Alecia Matthews. Matthew Werner: Matthew Werner. Kurt Burton: AND YA FAVORITE COLOR COMMENTATOR KURT BURTON BAYBAY! Alecia Matthews: This has been WFWF He'll Kick You Apart! He'll Kick You Apart! Alecia ducks what appears to be a piece of the fallen pillar. We'll see you guys in the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City two weeks from today, and by today we mean of course Friday. When this show happened... Don't ask no questions... Bye! We fade to black to an aerial shot; DGX standing triumphant in the center of the ring as the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium descends into a complete brawl. Hope the show was worth the wait, ya'll. lol... fml...![](https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/ee270/AlexanderRDugas/WFWF_2022.png)
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Post by Swarm on Jul 17, 2022 22:46:29 GMT -5
Segment IndexSegment 1Cold Open Opening Video Package Shuggy vs. Johnny Mason Johnny Mason & M̴̊͐E̴̓͘S̷͑͝H̶̾̐ Post-Match ConfrontationSegment 2WFWF Rumble Rewind 01 (Scars and Stripes I) TITUS! vs. Jamie Baldwin & Cecil Nester Alex Sean Return Video Package Katherine Fabiani Interviews Alex SeanSegment 3The WFWF Welcomes the Washington D.C. Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society POISON vs. Karate Steve VOID.Segment 4WFWF Rumble Rewind 02 (Scars & Stripes II) Stacy Grey Interviews Josh Dean Show Recap & WFWF Loaded Card AnnouncementSegment 5WFWF Rumble Rewind 03 (Scars and Stripes IV & V) More from the Washington D.C. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society DGX vs. Trace Demon
Quick ResultsShuggy vs. Johnny MasonShuggyTITUS! vs. Jamie Baldwin & Cecil NesterTITUS!POISON vs. Karate StevePOISONTrace Demon vs. DGXDGX
Credits Cold Open Alex
Opening Video Package Alex
Shuggy vs. Johnny Mason M̴̊͐E̴̓͘S̷͑͝H̶̾̐
Johnny Mason & M̴̊͐E̴̓͘S̷͑͝H̶̾̐ Post-Match Confrontation Johnny Mason & M̴̊͐E̴̓͘S̷͑͝H̶̾̐
WFWF Rumble Rewind 01 (Scars and Stripes I) Alex
TITUS! vs. Jamie Baldwin & Cecil Nester TITUS!
Alex Sean Return Video Package Alex
Katherine Fabiani Interviews Alex Sean Alex
The WFWF Welcomes the Washington D.C. Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society Markw
POISON vs. Karate Steve POISON
VOID. VOID.
WFWF Rumble Rewind 02 (Scars & Stripes II) Alex
Stacy Grey Interviews Josh Dean Josh Dean & Alex
Show Recap & WFWF Loaded Card Announcement Alex
WFWF Rumble Rewind 03 (Scars and Stripes IV & V) Alex
More from the Washington D.C. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Markw
DGX vs. Trace Demon Alex, Rated R, & Markw
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Post by Johnny Mason on Jul 18, 2022 0:52:44 GMT -5
Everything from the fantastic intro to the amazing last match makes this one of my favorite set of results I’ve read since I’ve began here.
And thank you to @0tseg0amig0 for writing one of my favorite matches I’ve been in as well.
I love it!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2022 3:39:48 GMT -5
Kurt Burton is my favorite commentator of all time, haha. The chemistry between Matthews, Warner and Burton is seriously tremendous! Also, as a fan of Powerman 5000, that slight dig at Spider's name was pretty funny. Whenever Alex Sean speaks, I'm immediately reminded of Strong Sad from Homestar Runner xDDDDD "Please stop....hitting me" "Yeah, I guess" - those are things Strong Sad would say and it didn't really dawn on me until the interview segment here, haha All matches on this card were great reads! THAT is how match-writing should go. They were detailed and descriptive but summarized to where each match didn't feel like a chore to read through. From the TITUS! squash match to the main event, I was able to read through these results in an hour which is really great! Amazing job on the match-writing here! Congrats to the winners! I loved the history lessons that were the Scars and Stripes flashback vignettes. All in all - great second show of the reboot! We are slowly picking up steam and finding our rhythm which only means better shows going forward! Thank you Swarm for your hard work getting this up!
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Post by Drakz on Jul 18, 2022 8:23:26 GMT -5
"Folks better um... watch out... I guess."
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Post by sonstuds on Jul 18, 2022 13:58:35 GMT -5
- Your opening video packages might low key be my favorite part of the results
- The Mason promo was very good
- Like King Kraig before him, TITUS! has surpassed joke status and has just become one of the more entertaining characters period
- The inspirational music during the Sean video package
- The VOID stuff is really neat
- Josh Dean interview was outstanding
- The Rumble rewinds were really cool even if you were missing the best one IMO
- Once the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society showed up the second time and it dawned on me it was going to play into the ending, just outstanding
- Cannot stress how great the commentators (and Katherine Fabiani are).
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Post by Markw on Jul 18, 2022 15:24:46 GMT -5
Absolutely fantastic read from top to bottom. Got to echo the love for the commentary team and I'm so enjoying following Mesh/Mason at the minute. Really top stuff from everyone, great show.
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Post by jdfranchise on Jul 18, 2022 19:02:21 GMT -5
This is a sexuh set of results. I agree that we are hitting a nice flow pretty quickly off the reboot. Some thoughts on individual segments:
-I'm loving the Mason/MESH feud. I think that both characters are in a very interesting spot, and the pay per view should be very exciting.
-Shuggy with fellow Scots, and alcohol is involved. What could go wrong?
-TITUS! is awesome! That is all.
-Love the video packages. First Alex's hyping his return last show, now the Rumble Rewinds. The VOID vignettes are very interesting. Our video production team is top notch!
-I love the Alex Sean story so far.
-The World Title feud is starting to catch some heat. Sometimes silence speaks volumes.
-The main event delivered! Now we know what could go wrong with Scots and alcohol.
I love the commentary team. Didn't realize how much we needed Kurt Burton and Matthew Werner until we got it.
Great show guys! Can't wait for Loaded!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2022 3:51:17 GMT -5
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Post by The Masked Superstar on Jul 19, 2022 11:14:39 GMT -5
Thats me and him both after carrying the show, just kidding.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2022 1:52:18 GMT -5
damn
lol
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