Post by Jonathan Barrows on May 27, 2024 21:30:15 GMT -5
As the commercials fade away, leading us to the expected hour, you see forward in your seat with anticipation. For a few seconds, they keep you waiting, as the black screen seems to last several seconds longer than normal. But soon, flames appear at the bottom of the screen, beginning to spread along its borders. As this starts, the start of an old theme appears, coming through your speakers.
As the frame becomes entirely inflamed, we begin to see video clips from the video spliced in with wrestling maneuvers from some of your favorite stars. Corey Bull lands the Downward Spiral. David Francis comes flying in with the Kamikaze. Latoya Hixx tortures her opponent with the Bridging Crossface. Xavier Lux takes his foe off the top with The Cure. Hanari Carnes locks a wrestler into ¡Viva el dominicano! Synn puts her opponent into the Bram Stoker, with Jesytr Seryous running in with The Bed Time Story. Damage takes his adversary onto the Highway To Hell. Peter Vaughn launches into The Plunge. Tristan Slater delivers the Flip Piledriver. As the wrestling continues, a voice is heard, echoing over the song.
“It’s all about the glory. It’s all about success. Welcome to WGWF Monday Night Smash.”
We now see the champions showing their expertise. WGWF World Tag Champions KC Cooper and Pax Egan work together to smash someone’s face with The Scrunchy Express. WGWF Blood Bath Champion Rocco Montuori is shown laughing, before dropping his opponent with the Rocco Bomb. WGWF X Division Champion Amber Mansley delivers the It’s Giving Finisher, posing afterwards. WGWF World Heavyweight Champion Cholo takes out another threat with El Matador. And in the end, we see the WGWF Smash Heavyweight Champion, Enigma sending an opponent to Damnation. The flames suddenly rise up, covering the screen…
And we find ourselves in the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the WGWF fans are going wild at the action coming their way. We see a variety of signs throughout the crowd.
“ENIGMA CHOOSE ME!!!”
“TFO - TOO F’N OVERBOARD!!”
“I CHEER FOR D.E.A.T.H.!!”
“THE FUTURE IS TOXIK!!”
We get past the sign and head to the announce table, where we see Patrick Mathews and CJJ in their usual positions.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hello, fans, and welcome once again to the hottest wrestling show in the business, WGWF Monday Night Smash!!
CJJ: It’s taken some hits due to the draft, but damn it, I’m still here, and that makes it the best!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ve got an incredible show for you guys tonight, including wrestling from some of the top talents in the federation going at it. We’re going to see Hanari Carnes battle against Amber Montuori with an X Division Title shot on the line, and in our main event, the Blood Bath Championship is being defended, as Rocco Montuori faces off against the man who stole his belt, Corey Bull!!
CJJ: They should have made Bull return that belt ages ago. Possession doesn’t mean anything in the WGWF. Rocco’s the true champ!
PATRICK MATHEWS: But will Rocco retain when he faces the man who beat him at WrestleWars?
CJJ: Of course! He’s a Fortunate One, it’s going to happen!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ve got a lot planned for tonight, so let’s get to it!
The lights go down, lime green strobes pulsing in time with an ominous tempo as it grows in volume, the bass notes nearly drowning out the booing it elicits as some of the more die-hard fans recognize it for what it is. A dense fog rolls out along the entrance ramp, a haunting whispered chant growing in volume along with the pulsing tempo of the music.
"Luna est dominae, volkodlak malorum
Artes et perditae, lycan incarnatus
Luna est dominae, volkodlak malorum
Artes et perditae, lycan incarnatus"
That familiar massive shape appears from the gloom, the towering ENIGMA slowly and methodically stalking towards the ring. He’s not wearing any war paint nor any of his ring gear, instead dressed in the neon yellow DO YOU SEE tank top he’s been hawking on social media lately and a pair of faded jeans. The SMASH championship has a place of honour around his waist, the strobes flashing off its polished metal as he draws closer to the ring. The crowd is rowdy, cheering loudly for the man who seems to have won them all over simply by turning his back on The Fortunate Ones. The dark and Gothic chanting continues, music swelling in volume as each pulse in the tempo and each measured step of the SMASH World Champion are in sync.
"Rota, vita, mara, vena
Mare, dracul, morte, vita
Rota, vita, mara, vena
Mare, dracul, morte, vita"
ENIGMA ascends the ring steps and subtly wipes his feet on the apron, turning towards the crowd as he removes the championship belt that's fastened around his waist and holds it up in the air, getting a pretty mixed reaction from the Indianapolis crowd. The cheers are slightly louder, threatening to blow the roof off the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. There’s a knowing smirk on the face of the champion as he scales the turnbuckle, letting out a triumphant roar as he soaks in the response.
PATRICK MATHEWS: At this point, more than half the roster has been clamouring for their shot at glory..
CJJ: And a few outsiders as well, from what I’m told. I heard that one of ENIGMA’s friends, the veteran Greek grappler Lex Collins, was trying to throw his hat in for consideration.
PATRICK MATHEWS: We both know that our esteemed champion wants to face Joe Montuori–
CJJ: As if anyone wants his ghost doing double duty after Devlin Knight’s team straight up murders him in War Games?
The crowd noise finally dies down a few seconds after his music fades out. ENIGMA stares out over the sea of faces for a moment before hopping down from his perch. He settles the championship in its place of honour on his shoulder before pulling a microphone from the back pocket of his jeans, lifting it to his lips.
ENIGMA: I suppose you all know why I am out here tonight. There have been many offers–
The crowd noise picks up, cutting him off as a few competing chants ripple across the packed house.
“PICK SYNN!”
“WE WANT CABLE!”
“PICK SYNN!”
“WE WANT CABLE!”
ENIGMA: And here come the sheep, right on cue, bleating their little hearts out. Go on, then. Cheer for the mediocre. Cheer for the lazy. Cheer for the downtrodden… the miserable cast-offs who are barely worthy to polish my boots with their tongues, let alone challenge for MY championship.
The boo birds come out right on cue and he waits them out in silence, that bemused smirk back on his lips.
ENIGMA: I cast my sights on other places. Put out the feelers and I listened to the shallow little thoughts of those in this industry who were so quick to judge and dismiss me only a few short years ago when I rose up from the shadows and took the world by storm. I have defeated anyone and everyone who has stepped into this squared circle with me. I have taken the supposed “best in the business” to their ultimate limits and walked away from those battles under my own power. I outlasted the only man to have pinned me in the last year and a half – no shade whatsoever. Mac Bane earned his accolades. He bled and sweat buckets for this business and none of you worthless pieces of shit ever gave him the flowers he deserved. It’s no wonder that he hung up those boots, that he walked away from this thankless company.
CJJ: Did he just say what I think he said?
PATRICK MATHEWS: Talk about biting the hand that feeds you!
The crowd doesn’t take the bait this time, remaining silent but they’re getting a little restless.
ENIGMA: I know you want to think less of me for going to compete in a smaller Georgia promotion that is just making the steps to go global. I know there are those who think that I have sold out, that I have cashed in my loyalty for SMASH, for this company and the LEGACY that I swore to uphold in the wake of my friend’s passing. You are wrong. My motivations are my own, but they have nothing to do with this place. With what I mean to this company. It has absolutely nothing to do with this…
He knocks his knuckles against the golden faceplate of the Smash championship belt.
ENIGMA: I was serious when I said that the only way this leaves my hands is death or dismemberment. I will never tire of upholding this LEGACY. What I have grown bored of is dominating the weakest links, sending the trash to the curb week after week. When does it end? When will someone worthy step between these ropes?
He pauses, almost pointedly looking up the ramp as though he expects an interruption. When none comes, he chuckles.
ENIGMA: I thought so. You have two weeks. Not just every person in this locker room… this company. Everyone in the entire wrestling industry. Impress me. Show me your truest self. Show me that you know the steps to the DANCE OF THE DAMNED, that you are not afraid to go to the deepest and DARKEST depths. Show me that you have what it takes to carry this LEGACY when I am gone. That you are STRONG enough to bear the weight of the entire BUSINESS on your shoulders without shattering. Without breaking. Then, and only then, will I speak a name… will I add it to my dance card for WAR GAMES. You have until the next Smash… tick tock, worms. START WRIGGLING.
Amidst the raucous noise of the unimpressed crowd, he drops the microphone and rolls out of the ring, heading back up the ramp.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Did he… just come out here to tell us that he still REFUSES to pick a challenger? We’re almost a month away from WAR GAMES and we still don’t know who will challenge for the SMASH Heavyweight Championship!
CJJ: I guess Synn will have to do more than lick a championship belt and freak out the janitorial staff to catch ENIGMA’s eye.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I think our champ is gonna live to regret his words tonight.
CJJ: The Monster Machine may have just voided his own warranty, folks. Guess we’ll see what happens in the coming weeks.
CJJ: After watching Monday Night Brawl last week, we have a lot of catching up to do to compete with them.
PATRICK MATHEWS: And what made you come to that conclusion?
CJJ: The ratings have been higher for them since the Draft…
PATRICK MATHEWS: The ratings have been higher for both brands!!
CJJ: And when you have J Mont on the show, it just screams success. And let’s not forget about Jenny Myst joining up with him as well.
PATRICK MATHEWS: All Jenny did was make a wrong decision for her career and she will realize working with The Fortunate Ones is not in her best interest.
CJJ: I would put my job on the line that Jenny gets her MIRIAM back now that she is aligned with J Mont.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Why would I take that bet? J Mont is the master of making sure his friends win titles when they have a chance.
CJJ: Just what I thought. You're a wuss just like Enigma who is scared to face J Mont for that Smash Title.
As the bickering goes back and forth between CJJ and Patrick, the fans get a treat when the Titantron lights up but not in the way you think. It’s almost like a YULE LOG for Xmas but no log, just flames showing all over the Titantron.
The fans looked confused and some wondered if there was a fire going on right now. But then the lights start to flicker, like a storm has hit the power causing it to go in and out. Maybe this is going to turn into a haunted house or the show will just need to be rescheduled because of everything that is going on. But before you think it's any of that, the flames on the Titantron disappear and you start to see words appear one by one.
MIRIAM
INFLUENCER
TWIZTED
SPONGE CAKE
FAMILY
BLOODBATH
X
INTERCONTINENTAL
CHAMPIONS
CHECKMATE
Then the Titantron goes back to a clear screen and flames start to shoot up around the entrance way. Seems like the common theme right now.
No one is coming out. The fans are starting to get restless. The show is kinda at a stand still right now because of what is going on. Jonathan Barrows really needs to get with production because it seems he has lost control of his show. But maybe, there is an answer coming as the Titantron lights up again. Nothing is there but you hear a voice.
VOICE: HAHAHAHA! If you thought Cheddar Bob did a great job burning the house down in 8 Mile, then you must have missed the last 2 shows of Brawl and Smash. It might not have been a house, but it was a lot more entertaining for sure. Barrows and Daniels felt the wrath with their General Manager Offices being burnt down followed by the smell of SHIT. Because that is what they are. They are FULL OF SHIT. They are PIECES OF SHIT. And they are on the SHIT LIST of The Fortunate Ones. But have no fear………the FIRE is about to be put out because the SAVIORS are here.
The Titantron switches from the blank screen to the back of the arena. Maybe it's Reggie Miller making an appearance. Maybe it’s Ron Artest since he loves to play with fire. Maybe it’s Paul George coming back for some revenge. From the sounds of it, all those answers are going to be wrong. You start to hear sirens and loud horns echoing throughout the back of the arena. Maybe there is a fire after all.
CJJ: Ahh shit, the show is over. There is a fire somewhere.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I smell bullshit!
CJJ: You smell shit? Someone go check Barrows' office again!
PATRICK MATHEWS: You are treading on thin ice CJJ. Talking bad about OUR General Manager like that is going to get you on the unemployment line.
The sounds are getting closer and closer and before you even can think about it, you see this Monster Fire Truck pulling up. Talk about a one of a kind. As this Monster Truck comes to a complete stop, you can see on one side of the truck sits Rocco Mont and Amber Mansley. Both equipped with GOLD on their shoulders. On the other side, you see the COUPLE of the YEAR and the POWER COUPLE of the WGWF in J Mont and Mia Mont. At the same time, all 4 stand up and hold their titles high in the air as Mia has her arm around her man.
The driver's door opens and the back of a man is seen slowly making his way down to the ground. When he turns around its none other then
Paul Page. He is back and loving life. Page unlatches a small ladder from the side and sets it up so that Mia can get down first. J Mont puts down his IC title down and helps Mia get down with the ladder. Then picking up the IC title, J Mont throws it over his shoulder and walks down the small ladder as well. Paul Page takes the ladder and brings it to the other side. But before he can set it up, Rocco is already down. Must be nice to be young and energetic. Paul sets up the ladder for Amber Mansley as she takes her time getting down. The Fortunate Ones have arrived with a special appearance by Mia Mont. As the group unites in the front of the Monster Fire Truck, J Mont has a smirk on his face.
J MONT: I feel like something is missing. Where is the QUEEN that is going to take down John Cable?
Paul Page knows what to do as he walks over to the passenger door and sets up the ladder. The passenger door swings open and it's JENN MYST. SHE IS HERE with The Fortunate Ones tonight. Team Mont is in full effect. Jenny climbs down the ladder as Paul Page checks her out on the way down. Jenny joins the team in front of the Monster Fire Truck.
J MONT: Tonight's OUR NIGHT. There is no one on SMASH that is better than us. NO ONE. Not Hanari Carnes. Not Corey Bull. Not Damage and NOT that COWARD Enigma. Smash is OUR SHOW. Brawl is OUR SHOW. WGWF is OUR SHOW. I really hope Barrows has something to say to me today being here. I am a guest of Rocco and Amber. And Mia has something for Barrows as well too.
Team Mont has arrived and they are on their way into the arena. Paul Page is leading the way like a head usher. J Mont is holding Mia’s hand. Rocco and Amber are talking as they walk. But where did Jenny Myst disappear too? Before they all enter the arena, they turn around and notice Jenny is not with them.
AMBER MANSLEY: Where is Jenny?
J MONT: Making a POINT and STATEMENT!
ROCCO MONT: Like the Celtics did to the Pacers in Game 1?
J MONT: Fuck the PACERS. HEY JENNY…….. Do the damn thing!
Jenny Myst is standing on the side of the Monster Fire Truck and pulls this lever down and all of a sudden. The back of the Monster Fire Truck shoots out some Large Flames.
CJJ: HOLY SHIT! Did you see that?
PATRICK MATHEWS: Someone get security now. This is a bad sign.
CJJ: It’s a bad sign for Brawl because I know our RATINGS are sky high right now, just like those flames. Burn baby Burn.
PATRICK MATHEWS: All you care about is RATINGS. I care about the safety of our fans and talent in the back. The Fortunate Ones don't care about anyone but themselves. This is a recipe for disaster.
Jenny Myst with that big smile and laugh on her face, joins back up with the group. If you think you can top the arrival of The Fortunate Ones with Jenny Myst, then good luck trying. And if this is any indication what is going to happen tonight, then it's definitely going to get HOT IN HERE.
Paul Page opens the back door of the arena. The Fortunate Ones have entered the arena. Only time will tell what will happen next. But some things are for certain. Hanari Carnes will not get a X Division Title shot versus Amber Mansley. Corey Bull will never get another chance at the Bloodbath Championship as he loses AGAIN. And Jonathan Barrows will run into J Mont.
MEMPHIS BELLE It’s time for our first contest of the night! Introducing first, standing 5’2” and weighing 110 lbs, from Houston, Texas, here is BROOKE BLAKELY!!
The lights in the arena go out as a red light rolls through the arena. "Halloweenie IV Innards" hits the PA System. Brooke Hernandez walks out as she looks around the arena in a dark fashion. She slowly makes her way down the ramp and to the ring. She slides in and awaits her opponent.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Blakely hasn’t been pleased since her No Contest finish with Latoya Hixx on their Monday Night Brawl send-off. Tonight, though, she can start fresh.
CJJ: It’s a new day on Smash, anyone can move up below The Fortunate Ones to be star-fodder for them!!
MEMPHIS BELLE Her opponent, making his WGWF debut here tonight, standing 6’4” and weighing 225 lbs, from Memphis, Tennessee, here is DAVID FRANCIS!!!
The camera focuses onto the giant tron as the lights go down, and we can feel our audience getting anxious. The tron then lights up, and gives us a brief preview before it gets to the meat and potatoes of why we're here.
What it shows first is a phrase in white bold gothic style font.
"I created the nickname Morbid Wolf to survive an alcoholic father"
Followed by the name of its author. David Francis.
That fades as we are now ready to see the good.
Monster in Me begins playing over the PA system. As the audience rises to their feet clapping. The tron displays a black background following by gold streaks falling down like paint, or a similar blood effect. When it gets to the middle it's mixing together to create an image. Watching intently it reveals a black, and gold skull, as a name appears to the left side. David, and then to the right Francis. Then the tron shuts off.
The gold falling ember Pyro lights up the whole arena, as the lights up come, and we see David Francis at the top of the ramp. The audience then gets rowdy wildly cheering as I walk down to the ringside area slapping hands, and looking at all of the crazy posters around me. I then slide under the ropes and lean against the corner of the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: There’s a lot of excitement about Francis coming into the WGWF. He’s a veteran who could really climb the ladders here on Smash quite easily.
CJJ: I will admit, I wouldn’t mind Enigma choosing him to be his opponent at War Games. It’d be a hell of a fight. Then again, it’d be better if he chose J-Mont.
The bell sounds as our opening match for Monday Night Smash is underway. Blakely and Francis circle each other and then lock up. David Francis drives Brooke back into the ropes. The referee calls for the break before beginning to lay his five count. Francis slowly backs away at the three count. Brooke immediately complains about a hair pull, which mind you, didn’t happen. The crowd boos as the referee asks David about the hair.
PATRICK MATHEWS: The referee checking on the hair claims by Blakely as David Francis is making his Smash debut.
CJJ: Francis clearly pulled the hair, we all saw it.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Nah, he couldn’t have powered Brooke back into the ropes.
With the referee distracting Francis we see Blakely come off the ropes with a blasting forearm shot catching Francis by surprise. Blakely drives David back into a neutral corner and begins laying in shoulder blocks to the midsection to boos from the crowd, Blakely brings David to the ropes and shoots him across the ring with an Irish Whip attempt, Francis counters and it’s Blakely who is sent across the ring, Blakely bounces off the far side looking for a Flying Cross Body Block! David Francis catches Blakely in midair before countering with a Fall Away Slam!
David makes the cover hooking then ear leg.
1!!
2!!
THRE…
Blakely escapes with a kickout!
CJJ: See! Francis hooked the tights on that cover.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Would you stop!
Francis pops back up to his feet where he picks Blakely up and fires her into a set of buckles. Francis rushes in after Blakely who throws up a reverse elbow to the jaw of David Francis rocking him backward toward the center of the ring. Blakely hops up on the middle rope and leaps off with a flying reverse elbow that takes Francis down!
Blakely scurries into the cover with a side press and hook of the leg.
1!!
2!!
THRE…
David kicks out of the near fall while we see Blakely go right to a blatant choke with both hands across the throat drawing a count from the referee. The crowd boos as the count rages on before Blakely releases at the four count. The referee admonishes Blakely as she blows past him picking Francis up off the mat. Blakely rocks him with a European Uppercut that sends David back into the ropes. David is sent across the ring with an Irish Whip, Francis bounces off the near side while we see Blakely look for a back body drop only to eat a running swinging neckbreaker!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Francis shifted the tide back with that one!
David gets back to his feet where he sizes up Blakely and connects with a shinning wizard as she starts getting back to a vertical base with a smack that echoes throughout the building! David Francis gets back to his feet where he lets out a primal scream at the top of his lungs. Blakely starts rolling over to her chest and begins to push herself up off the mat. David reaches down snatching Blakely up off the mat and back to her feet! David sets up Blakely and drives her down into the mat with a Samoan Driver!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Blakley is driven into the mat with Paradox.
David makes the cover.
1!!
2!!
THREE!!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: DAVID FRANCIS
Match Time: 5:18
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PATRICK MATHEWS: A big victory for David Francis in his debut!
CJJ: I just don’t think Brooke’s heart was in this one. Very disappointing.
Francis gets his arm raised in triumph as we go to break.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, while most of America and the WGWF think that The Fortunates Ones are not nice people, they are all WRONG. We would love to let Enigma’s daughter know we hope she had a great birthday. And Amber’s mom even went out of her way to knit something special, just for you.
VOICE: Look at that. No one can ever say that The Fortunate Ones aren’t good people.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: The Fortunate Ones deserve a NOBEL PRIZE after that great gesture.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You truly are doing more crack then Pookie from New Jack City!
CJJ: Only way you will ever get out of that 05 Hyundai Elantra and into something nicer is if you sell crack or kiss The Fortunate Ones ass.
PATRICK MATHEWS: That will never happen. There is a better chance of the Arizona Cardinals winning a Super Bowl before I ever do that.
We see The Ceo Latoya Hixx is walking in the back talking to someone about her upcoming match while Cynthia Chambers stands right behind her
Cynthia Chambers: I'm here with The Ceo Latoya Hixx.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: it's an honor to be here Cynthia.
Chambers looks at the Ceo and ask her some important questions about WGWF
Cynthia Chambers: two or three weeks ago you were in a match with Brooke Hernandez. which is why neither of you didn't win the match cause it was a double count out and then this week you'll be facing Connor Mallory. on Monday night Smash care to explain Ms Hixx.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: what's there to explain Cynthia. Yea I'm sure that all of the WGWF Universe saw my double count out when me and Brooke. lost at the same time but we will get another rematch but as for this week I get to fight Connor Mallory. and once I beat him then hopefully I get to fight Amber Mansley for her Championship at War Games on WGWF.
Cynthia Chambers: and what about your rematch with Brooke Hernandez. does that still exists for the next Monday night Smash.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: actually Cynthia. I really don't know when will me and Brooke will fight each other but I do know one thing though and instead of getting ourselves a double count out two weeks ago the next time we meet again Brooke. why don't we make ourselves an No Disqualification match on June third at WGWF on Monday Night Smash?
Cynthia Chambers: but can you still defeat Connor Mallory tonight?
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: The Spruce Goose Connor Mallory. he doesn't stand a chance what he got himself into I mean he saw my match last Monday when I got counted out with Brooke Hernandez and now he wants a piece of The Ceo will he got his wish cause come tonight he's not gonna be seeing me as the Blueprint or The Standard nah Connor is gonna be seeing the new Ceo of Monday night Smash that's right The Ceo is ready for Connor Mallory. at WGWF on Monday night Smash.
Cynthia Chambers: is there anything else you like to say about Connor Mallory.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: as of matter of fact I do The Spruce Goose you maybe the toughest son of a gun but I'm your Ceo of this WGWF Division rather you or anyone else like it because come tonight in Indianapolis, IN then I will show you who runs this WGWF Division of Monday night Smash and you Can Bank on The C.E.O
Hixx signs off when Chambers continues talking
Cynthia Chambers: thanks for your support Latoya. and we will see you in action later tonight.
Cynthia Chambers: and hope to see her in action for the second when she takes on Connor Mallory. tonight on Monday night Smash.
Scene heads back down to the WGWF commentators and we send it to our ring announcer.
Monday Night Smash has been interesting to say the least. The recent action and segments that have taken over the atmosphere has been entertaining but the truth of the matter lies to what Amber Mansley has been developing as the WGWF X-Division Champion earning bonuses, better contractual obligations from the company and becoming more exclusive to the professional wrestling industry. The live broadcast transitions back from the commercial to the commentary featuring CJJ and Patrick Mathews who are enjoying calling the action.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Indianapolis! The fans for Monday Night Smash are going crazy here in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Our Smash Heavyweight Champion, Enigma, made a whopping announcement that shook this brand to the core. We’ve also heard from Latoya Hixx and many others along with the matches that have been an amazing showcase!
CJJ: I’m missing my lack of The Fortunate Ones! Why didn’t our X-Division Champion, Amber Mansley, open the show? I’d rather see her than that bald headed idiot Enigma!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well, in the ring we have a celebration ordered on behalf of The Fortunate Ones. In a little while, Amber Mansley will walk down to the ring with the X-Division Championship to officially announce her championship decree to all of WGWF.
CJJ: And later tonight in our co-main event, she will be in action dominating Hanari Carnes! She is the greatest of all time, the most beautiful of all time and Amber is the future of professional wrestling!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Okay, try not to have an orgasm…
CJJ: TOO LATE!!!
The camera immediately transitions to the main point of view showcasing the interior of the ring decorated with large portrait stands of Amber’s victory at WrestleWars and her crowning moments. The audience are booing the setup but the glitz and glamor of sparkles, pink roses, balloons and the canvas covered in a pink mat with The Fortunate Ones’ brand in the center of the ring. However, the resident ring announcer of WGWF, Memphis Belle, is at ringside with a microphone to do her cue.
MEMPHIS BELLE Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, your NEW WGWF X-Division Champion and representing the Fortunate Ones, “The Influence” Amber Mansley!
“Break It Down” by Lil’ Debbie plays from the venue’s interior surround systems immediately sparking a plethora of negative reactions and boos from the Indianapolis audience. The lights in the arena begin to dim until total darkness encompasses the interior of the arena. A single spotlight beams down on the stage, center placed and in her outfit with the WGWF X-Division Championship on her shoulder is Amber Mansley. She holds onto the championship belt and raises it high above her head causing a special array of fireworks to emerge on either side of her.
She looks down to the audience once the lights have brightened to show everything to the audience watching at home. Amber struts down to the ring in her high sparkling heels ignoring the fans behind the barricades near ringside attempting to reach out to touch her or berating her from their protection. She stops right before the ring and taps the championship belt on her shoulder, Amber props herself for becoming champion and smiles waving the fans off as she climbs up the steel steps to the ring.
Upon reaching the apron, she rubs her hand across the top rope walking along the apron. Amber nods to the audience chanting her name without any care for her reaction, instead, she pumps her fist to the chant before moving through the ropes to get into the ring. Amber rolls her eyes and looks at the array of portraits capturing the moment she won the WGWF X-Division Championship.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Many in this company and our fans in unison aren’t too fond of The Fortunate Ones. They’ve been terrorzing this company but many have been disliking Amber Mansley especially after she won the WGWF X-Division Championship through the help of The Fortunate Ones.
CJJ: Anyone who says that is just jealous! Amber Mansley has worked hard to become X-Division Champion and she defended the belt alongside Joe last week on Smash. People need to wake up because it’s giving insecureeeeeeee.
PATRICK MATHEWS:: Please don’t ever talk like that again.
Amber takes a moment to walk around the ring as her entrance music has faded to silence. The audience has continued to express their hatred for her. With her music gone, their chants are the new songs bouncing off the walls and becoming louder as she walks around not showing any emotional reaction. She simply smiles gleefully and encourages their disdain for her.
AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS!
She holds the microphone in her hand and raises it to speak.
AMBER MANSLEY: Oh, you can continue to chant and scream at me. You can continue to tell me how much of a terrible person I am. Make your little misogynistic comments, make your disgusting insults, drag my name, tell me everything you feel about me. At the end of the day, it will never change the fact that I am your new WGWF X-Division Champion!
Amber removes the belt from over her right shoulder and holds it high in the air! The gesture alerts the audience to increase their boos and continue on with their reactions.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She’s gotten louder for sure.
CJJ: When you’re the champion, you can do whatever you want.
AMBER MANSLEY: Now with that said, The Fortunate Ones has reached a success higher than any of you combined will ever see. We were there when you made your jokes, laughed at us but at WrestleWars, the biggest stage of them all, we came out on top! Yes, despite all the things and jokes you’ve made, we are ones with the majority of championships in WGWF. So what does that tell you? You all were WRONG!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
AMBER MANSLEY: When I won this championship, I knew I had it in me. I don’t need you to chant “You Deserve It” especially when you say it for everyone who wins a championship nowadays. I knew I had the championship performance to hold this belt especially when Joe, my big brother, slapped some sense into me. I defeated Damage and grabbed this belt then last week on Monday Night Smash, I defended this belt next to my brother and you guys still can’t accept the fact we made you all look like bigger fools than you already are!
She takes a moment to chuckle after hearing the audience break out into fiercer negative reactions.
AMBER MANSLEY: I’m not upset. I’m enjoying this. I’m holding the most prestigious championship for our brand. Yes, the X-Division Championship now holds more prestige, worth and prize more than our pathetic Smash Champion, Enigma!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
She rolls her eyes.
AMBER MANSLEY: I don’t blame Jonathan Barrows for the position he’s in. He’s the general manager. His job just got harder because now what happens when you have a Fortunate One taking a championship higher than your established world champion of your own brand? You see Jonathan, I apologize because you’re a victim of business. The hottest star on your brand is shadowing your brand’s world champion but you spent all that time asking everyone in the company who would face Enigma but when your heavyweight champion interacted with me on social media, he backed off. He told me he didn’t want to face me which means the only logical interpretation is to what I know from the very beginning. Enigma fears The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh, you have got to be kidding me.
CJJ: Speak the truth girl!
AMBER MANSLEY: I mean, think about it. Enigma doesn’t have the star power, the talent nor the will to lead WGWF or Smash in this case. Enigma is a man who may have beaten everyone but The Fortunate Ones has destroyed all our opposition. Now that I hold this belt, I’ve already ascended to a level higher than him. The difference between Enigma and myself? He needs the championship, I make the championship. Enigma. Let me make this perfectly clear. You were smart to avoid me. You were wise to tell me hard pass. Jonathan Barrows doesn’t need the embarrassment when the man he puts faith in to be the top champion of our brand gets dismantled by a champion you don’t look at. Smart choice Enigma for someone who doesn’t think that much.
Amber takes a moment to slow clap and on top of that, she approaches her portraits and showcases them all.
AMBER MANSLEY: You know what? It’s not just Enigma. It’s WGWF. Chris Page and his band of yes men are the ones to lead this company but The Fortunate Ones are always the talk every damn show. You all can’t get us out of your mouth. Many of you have been thinking about us because you fear when your careers come to an end. Don’t you see? This is destiny. This is fate. The Fortunate Ones were bound to come to this company and takeover which is precisely what we’ve done!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
AMBER MANSLEY: Hey Chris Page, thank you for being on your hands and knees like every other old man who wants to be my sugar daddy. It’s nice to know you’ve found your place bowing down to my glory or being thrown off the stage at my hands!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Amber, what the hell?!
CJJ: Chris Page can’t even afford Kim Kardashian. How could he afford Amber Mansley?!
She applauds and takes a bow knowing that statement would almost have the audience in a riot. Amber holds onto the championship tightly and looks into the main camera view.
AMBER MANSLEY: Now that I hold the power on Smash, let me make this perfectly clear. If you want to be embarrassed, humiliated and dominated, you can be foolish to challenge me for the X-Division Championship. The Fortunate Ones are more powerful than ever. You really think you’ll be the one to tear us down? Absolutely not. I welcome you to try because fortune favors The Fortunate Ones!
“Break It Down” by Lil Debbie’ replays from the venue’s interior surround systems and the ringposts explode when Amber drops the microphone and raises the championship belt high in the air. The audience continues to boo but she places a hand on her chest and thanks them for their support.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well, Amber Mansley said her peace and it may have caused more chaos than expected. Our WGWF X-Division Champion has declared herself as the top champion on Smash. I wonder what Enigma and Jonathan Barrows have to say about that.
CJJ: It’s giving insecureeeee from you Patrick! Amber Mansley told the truth. She’s the best champion on this brand, the top champion and we should be thankful for her presence. To our beautiful queen, Amber Mansley!
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is scheduled for one fall. Coming down the aisle, standing 6’3” and weighing 220 lbs, from El Paso, Texas, here is one-half of the Wrath of the Storm, THUNDER!!
"Riding The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon begins to play. Thunder appears on the entryway, letting out a loud yell that echoes throughout the arena. He then strikes a few poses before making his way to the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’re seeing Thunder in the rare singles contest here today, wrestling without his brother, Lightning.
CJJ: I don’t think it’ll make much of a difference.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You never know. Some wrestlers started out as tag-team competitors, and then excelled on their own, leaving their partners behind.
CJJ: Well, it’d answer the age-old question of what’s worse, Thunder or Lightning…
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent, standing 6’4” and weighing 245 lbs, from New Orleans, Louisiana, here is the man formerly known as Johnny Stylez, JESTYR SERYOUS!!
“Someone, Anyone” by Anberlin begins to play, as Seryous walks out of the back with a grin on his face. He heads down the ramp and straight towards the ring, his eyes only for his opponent. He climbs up onto the apron, still creepily focused on the wrestler, before stepping through the ropes.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Stylez, aka Seryous, has been making waves as part of the Toxik tag-team with Synn. But tonight, he’s on his own as he returns to singles competition.
CJJ: This is a guy I’d never want to meet in a dark alley… or a lighted alley. Really, any kind of alley.
PATRICK MATHEWS: So who would you be more worried about? Seryous… or Synn?
CJJ: *gulp* I don’t want to even imagine that.
The bell rings. Thunder nods to the referee, saying he’s the legal man and will be starting this contest. The referee is quick to tell Thunder that he’s the ‘only’ man for his ‘team’, and that it’s time to get going. Thunder nods, having forgotten. He comes forward, daring Seryous to lock up with him. They do so, with Thunder actually being able to push Seryous back to the corner. He pushes Seryous into the ‘buckle, with the referee calling for the break. Thunder does so, stepping back and letting out a yell of happiness at having accomplished a feat of strength. Seryous doesn’t seem impressed.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Thunder may not be used to being in a singles match, but you can’t deny that he is a very powerful individual.
CJJ: I suppose. But he’s certainly got more weaknesses than strength on the scales in my opinion. For instance, he never should have just let Seryous out of the corner. Hit him when you can!
The two men circle again, with Thunder wanting another lock-up. The two come together, with Thunder quickly getting Seryous into a headlock. He moves towards the side, as if to tag someone in, but then remembers that he’s on his own, and looks confused for a second about what to do at this point. His hesitation is too much, as Seryous suddenly lifts him up, slamming Thunder backfirst to the mat!! Thunder feels the pain as Seryous gets up, immediately positioning himself behind Thunder. He then delivers the Humbler (Backstabber), adding to Thunder’s agony!! The big man rolls to near the ropes, clinging at him, as Seryous gets to his feet, just seemingly studying him.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can never really tell what Jestyr Seryous is thinking.
CJJ: No, and I wouldn’t want to. I’d probably go mad going into that head of his…
As Thunder struggles to get up, Seryous is right there, locking onto him and delivering the Rearview (Fameasser)!!! Thunder’s down, and possibly available for a pin attempt, but Seryous doesn’t even consider it. Instead, he grabs at Thunder’s legs, hauling him back towards the center of the ring.He then twists Thunder’s legs around, locking him into the Tap Out Bitch submission!!! The T.O.B. is fully applied, with Thunder immediately screaming out in desperate pain!! The referee moves around him, asking Thunder if he wants to tap out, with Thunder shouting out Lightning’s name in response. He calls to his brother multiple times, with Seryous intensifying the hold, until finally Thunder starts slapping the mat! The referee signals for the bell, with Seryous dropping the hold.
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WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: JOHNNY STYLEZ/JESTYR SERYOUS
Match Time: 6:29
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PATRICK MATHEWS: Thunder has to tap out, and we see another victory for a member of Toxik!
CJJ: I think Thunder made the right call. He got off easy in this one, relatively speaking.
The ref goes to raise Seryous’ arm, but thinks better of it due to the look on Seryous’ face. Instead, he goes to check on Thunder, who is still asking where his brother is. Seryous turns and walks off, content with the victory.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, it has been brought to everyone’s attention that the Smash Champion Enigma has been acting like a COWARD. Dodging challenges from The Fortunate Ones. Especially J Mont. Since Enigma is scared of a REAL Challenge, we have gone out of our way to make sure that Enigma has something to play with since he is too much of a BITCH to accept the challenge.
VOICE: What a great gift and very thoughtful of The Fortunate Ones. Now Enigma can sit in the corner by himself and play with the magnetic letters that spell out COWARD!
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: Pure Brilliance right there!
PATRICK MATHEWS: J Mont is playing with FIRE right now!
CJJ: Fire? The man knows what he is doing. He has burnt down 2 General Managers Offices and now he is in the head of Enigma like no one else has ever done here in the WGWF!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Enigma might be the only person here who can finally shut up J Mont and The Fortunate Ones!
CJJ: J Mont 2024. Mark My Words!
The cameras are picking up in the back where you can see Gus Sinclair, who seems to be on a mission!
GUS SINCLAIR: Ladies and Gentleman, i am trying to keep up with the Current WGWF Intercontinental Champion, J Mont. He is on the phone right now, and it's hard to hear what he is saying, but I did pick up one tab of information. Something about the reveal happening on the next Brawl, but that is all I could pick up.
J Mont, who is on the phone starts to get a gut feeling that something doesn't seem right. As he turns around, he can see the camera and Gus standing there, looking at him like a piece of meat. J Mont says something quick and ends the call.
J MONT: You have to be kidding me Gus. Are you spying on me? Are you stalking me? What is your problem?
GUS SINCLAIR: Never hurts to have a good story!
J MONT: You want a good story Gus? Well, I will give you one right now.
J Mont puts his arm around Gus, as he looks directly into the camera.
J MONT: Tonight is just going to be another night that The Fortunate Ones run things. And the best part? We have the assistance of Jenny Myst, who is without her Miriam right now, but she will be back real soon. You see, Gus, I might not be on Smash as they like to say, but The Fortunate Ones are the reason that Jonathan Barrows has looked so good at doing his job. Take us away, and all you have is a show taking up a time slot losing money. When you have a tight knit family like myself, Mia, Rocco, Amber and now Jenny, it makes things easier because we know we can trust one another and be there for eachother.
GUS SINCLAIR: So you have no regrets at burning down the offices of Jonathan Barrows and Jack Daniels? You have no regrets of slandering Enigma on Brawl?
J Mont turns his head towards Gus and looks him in the eyes. It’s a stare of death. J Mont was not happy with what Gus just asked. Now turning his attention back to the camera, J Mont gives that sinister smirk that only he can do.
J MONT: Regrets? The only regret I ever had was trusting Enigma to stand by my side like I did his. He turned his back on me. Ripped apart the brotherhood we had. Turned his back on family. For christ sakes, Enigma was in my wedding and part of the Groomsmen. So to say I have any regrets is funny. This is PERSONAL now. A line was crossed and the only thing to do now is cross it and take the Smash Title off of Enigma. And once I am the NEW SMASH CHAMPION, Enigma will be humbled and I will bet he will want to talk to me and apologize for his actions. But, all I can do now is sit like a fat, unemployed stay at home dad and wait to see what Enigma chooses. Odds are, Enigma will choose the CEO LATOYA HIXX since he likes the easy title defenses. He is scared that I am going to pull a ROCKY on him and take him down like the Russian got taken down.
GUS SINCLAIR: What about Barrows and Daniels?
J MONT: What else do I need to say about these 2. I feel like Chris Page is using them as puppets. I feel the draft was completely done by Chris Page in an attempt to break up The Fortunate Ones and send J Mont on his own island alone with no help or family. But boy, did that backfire on all 3 of them. Not only did we leave Wrestle Wars with 3 championship belts, but we still run both shows. You will never be able to KILL The Fortunate Ones. Every time you think you have us down or figured out, we come back stronger and 2 steps ahead. In this industry today, there might only be a handful of people who can keep up with the mind games I play and the moves I make. Page thought he was the top dog with that but found out the hard way he is just an amateur. Devlin put on his big boy pants coming at me only to have them fall to the ground and everyone laughing at him and his Chow sized penis. It’s simple Gus. Smash has The Fortunate Ones, but Brawl too will soon have its Fortunate Ones as well. Thankfully, I have Jenny Myst by my side on Brawl to help fight off the 4763678465 enemies that Daniels drafted to take me out. And also have my Cholo to help as well, but at the end of the day, they put me on an Island on Brawl. Hoping that i won't survive and fail, but guess what bitches. I am stronger than ever and have the best talent aligned with me. I got their back and they got my back. But, i do want to say that if you need an island to travel too, i got a great recommendation for you.
GUS SINCLAIR: Mont Island?
J MONT: Think about it dumb ass. Page orchestrated this whole split with Barrows and Daniels. I am sure they got some nice bonuses or maybe a night with Candice Page at the Rabbit, i don't know. But I do know that they thought putting me on Brawl that i would just either fun away or fail. I dont FAIL. I adjust and make shit happen. Sure, when I first got there, I was on MONT ISLAND, but now I have some guests hanging out there with me. Sucks to be Page, Barrows, Daniels and Knight. Just when they thought they had the ball in their court and the home court advantage to get the win, the tides are turning. Buckle up, because the fun is just starting. More shocks and surprises to come. Mi Gente, Manténgase al tanto!
J Mont looks at Gus and takes 2 steps away before turning and connecting with a JKO on Gus Sinclair. Gus is down and out. You can see security running down the hallway as J Mont walks in the opposite direction.
CJJ: Shots fired i would say!
PATRICK MATHEWS: How is this man not in jail yet? He has been hurting people every show that are not on the active roster.
CJJ: You cross J Mont the wrong way, you are going to get a JKO. Everyone knows that. I cannot wait til you get one.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He knows I will sue his ass for everything he has, if he tries that!
CJJ: I think JKO needs to be a National Holiday!
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is scheduled for one fall. Coming to the ring first, standing 5’5” and weighing 115 lbs, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the CEO of Smash, LATOYA HIXX!!
When Mone hit's she comes out wearing a all white gear and Sunglasses and Ceo Brass Knuckles and walks out on stage and grooves and steps her heel toe and heads straight down towards the ramp and slaps some kids and adults and gets in front of the camera and show them her new Ceo Brass Knuckles and gets in the ring and takes off her shades and and her wrestling gear and hands it to the camera men and waits for her Opponent arrival.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hixx is making her debut on Smash after her controversial no-contest against Brooke Blakely. We’ve already seen Brooke come up short tonight. What will Hixx be able to do?
CJJ: This is her chance to show the world that the CEO is an all-star.
MEMPHIS BELLE Her opponent, standing 6’6” and weighing 272 lbs, from Chicago, Illinois, here is The Spruce Goose, CONNOR MALLORY!!
"Red White & Blue" by Lynyrd Skynyrd plays as the Spruce Goose comes out of the back holding an American flag. He waves it back and forth ignoring the boos from the crowd and stands it upright, saluting it. He then hands the flag off to an assistant before walking down to the ring to fight for his country.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Mallory has come into this one with a chip on his shoulder, not wanting someone like Latoya Hixx to replace him on the pecking order here at Smash.
CJJ: Well, it’s not like Mallory has set the world on fire, but his potential is still incredible. I would think that if he focuses entirely on business, he can win here tonight.
As the bell sounds, Hixx steps forward, smiling… only to have to duck quickly to avoid the lariat from Mallory! He stops himself before hitting the corner, spinning around and charging forward again… and Hixx trips him up, trying to twist him into the Bridging Crossface!!! The crowd goes wild as Hixx tries to lock in her submission on the much larger wrestler, but Mallory is able to shove her off and roll out of the ring, looking furious at this attempt. He smashes on the side of the apron, running his hands through his hair, as Hixx gets to her feet and dares him to come back in.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hixx nearly ended this one in record time, but Mallory managed to escape.
CJJ: He was just in too much of a rush. He’s got to work on getting focused!
Mallory doesn’t let the ref’s count get too high, as he climbs back onto the apron and steps through the ropes. Hixx is ready, walking up to him to lock up. Mallory moves like he’s willing to lock, but at the last second, he raises his knee up, catching Hixx in the gut! Before Hixx can recover, Mallory grabs hold of her and delivers the exploder suplex, throwing Hixx down! Mallory then moves in, not letting Hixx get away, as he gets her in the air again and lands a German suplex, throwing the wrestler around at will. Hixx, hurting, tries to grabs the ropes, but Mallory is back up and locking onto her, lifting her into the air and hitting a Northern Lights suplex!! He keeps his back bridged up, hanging on, as the referee slides into position…
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But Hixx is able to kick out!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Connor Mallory is showing off his excellent technical knowledge with those suplexes. He’s obviously been well-trained.
CJJ: It didn’t win the match for him, though. Technique isn’t everything.
PATRICK MATHEWS: So says the lonely bachelor…
CJJ: I… what? I’m not lonely! I have dates all the time!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Uh huh…
With a cocky smile now on his face, Mallory gets up, grabbing at a struggling Hixx. But Hixx spins around, kicking upwards right into Mallory’s jaw!! Mallory stumbles back, as Hixx gets to her feet. She runs at Mallory, who tries to recover by grabbing at her. But Hixx does a slide through his legs, ending up behind him. She hits the ropes again and rushes back, with Mallory turning to catch her as she leaps into a flying crossbody. But Mallory hangs on, walking for a few steps with Hixx in his arms. He goes to throw her away… but Hixx is able to pop up and catch his head, twisting him down with a leaping DDT!! She makes the cover on the stunned Mallory, hanging on…
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And Mallory shoves her off, keeping this one going! Hixx immediately gets up and heads towards the turnbuckle, climbing up quickly, knowing that she’s got to keep the pressure on. She sets herself at the top, looking down at Mallory, before leaping with a frog splash. She folds in mid-air, coming down on Mallory… but Mallory rolls to the right at the last second, avoiding the majority of the impact. He pops up, with Hixx’s ankle in tow, wrenching it back with an ankle lock!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh no!! Hixx got caught!!
CJJ: Will Hixx tap out to save her career??
Hixx is scrambling frantically to get free, trying to save herself, as Mallory lets her get close to the ropes, before yanking her back away again. He seems to cockily be making a game of it, letting her near salvation before stopping it. The referee is circling them, looking for any signs of a submission. He gets a little too close to Hixx, though, who pushes past his leg, using him for a bit more leverage to throw herself forward. Mallory, surprised, tries to pull her back again, but not before Hixx makes contact with the bottom rope!! The referee calls for the break, with Mallory shaking his head rapidly, saying that it doesn’t count. The ref disagrees, starting a five count, with Mallory having no choice but to end it.
CJJ: Boy, the referee really screwed that one up.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, CJJ. He was just doing his job. Hixx DID touch the bottom rope with her hand!
CJJ: But was it long enough to really call for the break?
Mallory is in the referee’s face now, telling him that he should have never broken the hold. The referee tells Mallory to back off, but Mallory doesn’t, sticking his finger right in the referee’s face, demanding that he do a better job as a true American. The referee pushes Mallory’s hand away, causing Mallory to get even angrier. He steps up right into the ref’s face, glaring at him as he talks about the future of the WGWF needing preferential treatment. It’s getting ugly in there, but it all changes when Latoya Hixx hops over on her bad ankle, catching Mallory from behind and twisting him into a unique roll-up, hanging onto the big man as the referee immediately drops to make the count…
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THREE!!!!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: LATOYA HIXX
Match Time: 7:35
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Mallory kicks out right after the count, sitting up and denying the pin counts, but the referee is already raising Latoya Hixx’s hand.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh my god! What an upset! Mallory left himself open, and The CEO gets the victory!!
CJJ: Oh, man!! What a blatantly fast count from that referee! He should be fined!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What? That count was perfectly fine!
CJJ: I think we’ll need to get a review of this one…
Hixx quickly steps out of the ring, going to celebrate, as Mallory angrily confronts the referee, apparently agreeing that the count was fast. The referee denies it, saying it was the standard count. He turns to leave… and Mallory starts attacking him!!! He gets the referee up into the air, delivering America The Beautiful, leaving the referee laid out!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: That will be a major fine for Connor Mallory!
CJJ: Extenuating circumstances. That referee deserved it.
Mallory fumes in the ring, as Hixx stands on the stage, showing off to the crowd and smiling.
CJJ: I am getting word that there is something going outside the office of Jonathan Barrows.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Let me guess? J Mont is there!
CJJ: I guess we are about to find out, but if Barrows was smart, he would listen to Mont and extend him a contract.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He is trespassing. Arrest that man and send him back to Brawl!
The camera’s pick up in front of the office of Jonathan Barrows. Security is there and it's hard to see what's going on with all the commotion. But, that's all going to come to an end as Barrow's door opens up and out walks Jonthan Barrows.
JONATHAN BARROWS: What is the problem here?
SECURITY GUARD 1: Mr. Barrows. Mrs. Montuori over here was trying to get into your office.
SECURITY GUARD 2: She even kicked me in the balls too!
MIA MONT: MY FOOT didn’t feel a thing so i wonder where your balls are!
Jonathan Barrows is shaking his head because he has a show to run and dealing with a circus was not on his agenda tonight.
JONATHAN BARROWS: How can I help you Mia?
MIA MONT: It’s Mrs. Montuori to you and can we go inside so we can discuss something in private?
JONATHAN BARROWS: You mean my NEW OFFICE since your husband set fire to my other?
MIA MONT: That’s what I want to talk to you about.
Jonathan Barrows seems a little hesitant but then finally waves off the security guards and lets Mia walk in first. Barrows then turns around to the security guards.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Keep a lookout. Wherever Mia is, J Mont is not far behind.
The security guards get into position as Barrows and a camera man enter the office, where Mia is waiting with her arms folded. As the door closes, Barrows walks around and takes a seat on his leather chair.
MIA MONT: No shit on that one huh?
JONATHAN BARROWS: Don’t worry, the fines are just a start of the punishments.
MIA MONT: That is why I am here. I figure I could put an end to all of the fines and punishments.
JONATHAN BARROWS: How do you plan on doing that when your MAN was the reason for all of this, with his little posse of misfits.
MIA MONT: I have something for you that should help cover everything.
MIA reaches into her pocket and pulls out a blank check from J MONT CORP. Being a check signer, Mia can do this. Mia grabs a pen off Barrows desk and starts to fill out the check in front of Barrows. Making the check out to WGWF Smash Brand and signing it with her name, which is valid. She fills out the amount now, which is $250,000. Mia then hands the check to Barrows. Imagine how much cash that is when the check is cashed.
MIA MONT: There you go Barrows. We are good now. Water under the bridge. Everything is solved and fixed just like that.
Barrows looks at the check and then the amount. Kinda shocked at the moment.
JONATHAN BARROWS: That is a lot more than the remaining amount for the damages Mia.
MIA MONT: MRS. MONTUORI. You don't have the privilege to call me Mia.
Mia starts to walk towards the door, but turns around before opening the door.
MIA MONT: The reason it's more Barrows is because my HUSBAND wanted to give you an advance because this WAR with you is far from over. So he is paying for damages ahead of time so you don't have to worry about filling out paperwork for fines and so on. Sorry that you are not FORTUNATE BARROWS. And hope you enjoy TEAM MONT taking over the WGWF after War Games. And oh yeah, take a few dollars out of there and buy your wife some flowers you cheap bastard with your JCPENNEY clearance rack suit on.
Mia opens the door and slams it just as quickly. Jonathan Barrows is just sitting there in his office like what the fuck just happened.
CJJ: Big Ballah Mia handling business for The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You mean Mrs. Montuori? This new attitude of Mia’s makes me sick. J Mont has worn off on her.
CJJ: J Mont and Mia are such a power couple, I love it. You wish you had a ride or die like Mia.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I’ll Pass. The World can keep the Mia’s, the Amber’s and the Jenny’s. We need more women like Lexi Gold.
CJJ: Your best bet is Lexi Fold, but good like fighting John Gable for her!
MEMPHIS BELLE: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is a Triple Threat match scheduled for one fall with a 20-minute time limit.
The crowd cheers slightly.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Introducing first, already in the ring… NOVA JACKSON!
Nova gets a nice reaction and he nods at the fans..
MEMPHIS BELLE: Her opponent, also already in the ring… TAYLOR SWEET!
The crowd also gives a nice reaction but she doesn’t seem to care.
MEMPHIS BELLE: and their opponent…
Before the Tron plays the Lights in the arena goes pitch black, The Tron play showing 3 little girls playing and looks at the camera and say, "He is Here" and then slowly fades to black. A man's voice say" Run" followed by “Untamed” by Jacob Lizotte hits the PA system and The Damage's video plays on the Tron. The lights in the arena flickers in rhythmic to the beats. As the themes builds more Damage comes out from behind the curtains and stops at the arena as the crowd goes crazy. He is seen wearing coolers for his eyes with Silver tank-tops with "The Untamed Demon" printed on the tank top below his chest and a leather Sleeveless Vest over his tank top. The word “DAMAGE” is pasted with Diamonds on back of the Sleeveless vest . He is seen wearing a long leather pants with and black boots. Two elbow pads are seen on his elbow.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Making his way to the ring from Detroit, Michigan… Weighing in at 328 lbs and standing at 6’10” tall… Here is The Untamed Demon… “DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAGE!
With a smirk on his face and starts walking down the ramp looking focused on the ring as he neglects the fans who were stretching their hand in hopes to touch his body. He reaches the end of the ramp and is about to walk towards the ring apron when he gets surprised by Nova Jackson who comes flying at him through the ropes with a diving suicide!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Looks like Nova didn’t feel like waiting for Damage to make his methodical entrance to the ring!
CJJ: Not a bad strategy when going up against a big man like damage, got to hit him early and often.
Damage stumbles backwards into the guardrail and Nova quickly jumps on the apron, then, with his back to Damage, he jumps on the ropes and springboards, delivering a moonsault right onto damage! Damage drops to one knee and Nova jumps to his feet, pumped with the crowd behind him. While on one knee, Nova hooks him by his head and drops him with a short DDT! Nova jumps to his feet and then pulls the big man up before throwing him inside the ring. He gets inside the ring and he gets in himself and now the ref calls for the bell, officially starting the match. Taylor catches Nova off guard with a drop kick that sends him stumbling to the corner before she jumps on Damage and makes the pin.
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PATRICK MATHEWS: and a huge kick out by Damage, who body presses Taylor across the ring! Now that’s power!
CJJ: Taylor thought she could be slick and steal the win after Nova did all the work. It’s going to take a lot more to put down “The Big Deal”.
Damage sits up but Nova charges at him and nails him with a diving elbow drop. He now attempts a pin but Damage kicks out before even the ref can get down for the count. Nova realizing he has to keep the high flying moves going, gets to his feet and then runs towards the ropes where he springboards and as Damage gets to his feet, Nova nails him with a drop kick! Taylor takes advantage of this, telling Nova that they need to work together and Nova reluctantly agrees. Taylor tells Nova to go to the corner and when he does, she whips him out of it, reversal by Nova and Taylor delivers a splash on Damage. Taylor gets out of the way and now Nova charges at Damage and delivers a splash himself. Now together they bring Damage out of the corner and hook him for a double suplex! They try to get him up, but Damage blocks it. They release him and rain down forearm shots to his back before double hooking him again and attempting the suplex again. They get him half way up but again Damage blocks it and the two go to rain down forearms again but this time Damage roars and grabs both by their throats! The crowd cheers loudly, expecting a double chokeslam.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Taylor and Nova decided to team up against Damage, making this essentially a handicap match.
CJJ: Yeah but look all they have managed to do so far is piss off the monster, and they may be going for a ride right now.
Taylor and Nova fight him off however, both kicking him repeatedly in the midsection. They then run towards the ropes, and go for a tandem clothesline but instead is Damage who explodes with a double clothesline! Damage appears to have had enough, grabbing Nova and lifting him over his shoulder before going to the corner and dropping him on the top turnbuckle with snake eyes! He then bounces himself off the ropes, and as Nova stumbles out of the corner, Damage nails him with a big boot to the face! Nova is down but Damage doesn’t go for the pin, instead he turns his attention to Taylor who was using the ropes to pull herself up. Damage grabs her, lifts her with a gutwrench before dropping her with a sidewalk slam! Now Damage goes for the pin.
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2!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Nova with a last minute save or this match would have been over.
CJJ: Yeah it didn’t seem like Taylor was going to kick out after a 300 plus pound man dropped most of his weight on her 134-pound frame.
Nova doesn’t give Damage a chance to get up, pummeling him with rights and lefts on his head. Nova now does bring him up and whips him towards the ropes and Damage easily reverses it. Nova bounces off but he goes for a crossbody on Damage, however, he easily catches him! Damage looks to be going for a fall-away slam, But Taylor, who had climbed to the second corner behind him, jumps off, grabbing him by his head and takes him down with a neckbreaker, causing Nova to fall on top of Damage. Nova quickly hooks the big man’s legs for the pin, but Taylor pulls him off and then she pins Damage but now Nova pulls her off. They both get to their feet and begin arguing allowing damage to get to his feet. They quickly stop arguing and go after Damage but he surprises them by grabbing both by their necks! There is no stalling this time as he lifts both of them up and delivers a double chokeslam! The crowd lets out a loud “OH!” after the devastating move and Damage kneels and puts a hand on each one, pinning both at the same time.
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2!!
Th.. kick out!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well it looks like the alliance between Jackson and Sweet is over, and it cost them big time.
CJJ: Well that’s the downside to working together in a three-way match, only one wrestler can win, but neither look like a winner right now.
Damage gets to his feet and picks up Nova now and hooks him for a suplex, he gets him up, but delivers his patented “Nightmare” jackhammer instead! Damage makes the pin and the ref counts!
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2!!
The… no! Taylor makes the save! She rains down forearm shots on Damage but still can’t prevent the big man from getting up and then he simply pushes her away. She charges at him and he goes for a big boot, however Taylor ducks, puts on the break and then delivers a shoulder tackle to the back of Damage’s leg, dropping him to one knee! She then jumps on his back and applies a sleeper hold she calls “Sweet Dreams”, as she wraps her legs around the torso of damage! The ref checks with Damage to see if he wants to give up but Damage shouts no before getting to his feet and stumbling a bit before driving Taylor against the corner, breaking the hold. Damage stumbles towards the middle of the ring and Taylor runs out of the corner and delivers another shoulder tackle, this time to the back of the other leg, dropping him to his knees. She then jumps on top of him again, applying her submission finisher again.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Could Taylor Sweet actually do it? Could she put the big man to sleep?!
CJJ: I don’t know, she is trying her hardest but can’t ignore the size difference here, even if she managed to chop the big man down.
Damage drops to all fours and the ref is checking him to see if he wants to give up or if he is going to pass out, but just then, Nova Jackson is back up and he grabs Taylor from behind, pulling her off Damage and dropping her with a German suplex! He doesn’t bridge it, but instead rolls on top of her for the pin!
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2!!
Kick out!!!
Nova gets to his feet and sees Damage stumbling to his and Nova goes for his “Gravity Breaker finisher”, a leaping horizontal ax kick across the face, but we don’t even get to the second part as Damage catches Nova and plants him with a powerbomb!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage is looking unstoppable!!
CJJ: Well, SOMEONE’S going to try and stop him!!
In the ring, Damage stands tall, stepping towards Nova… as a large, masked wrestler wearing “The Fortunate Ones” best-selling t-shirt slides in behind him, wielding a steel chair!! He brings it up, smashing it hard into Damage’s back!! Damage stumbles forward, then spins around, only to take a chair shot to the head!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: No!! It’s Joe Montuori!! He’s trying to take out Damage!!
CJJ: No, you idiot, that’s not Joe! Maybe… it’s Rocco?
PATRICK MATHEWS: But the build’s not right… who IS that?? He’s obviously with The Fortunate Ones!! Or at least a fan of them…
CJJ: Well, it’s CLEARLY not Amber Mansley…
PATRICK MATHEWS: Thanks for that epic commentary, CJJ.
CJJ: You’re welcome, Patrick.
Damage is down, as the masked man celebrates with the bent chair. The referee moves in, cautiously warning him to leave the ring, not wanting a taste of that chair himself. Since it’s a Triple Threat, he can’t disqualify the assault, so the match continues. The masked man goes over to Taylor, trying to get her up. Behind them, though, Damage suddenly sits up!! He rises to his feet, his expression completely changed, as the masked man turns towards him… and gets goozled!!! The masked man struggles, jumping up and down, as Damage carries him easily over to the edge of the ring… and chokeslams him over the ropes and to the floor!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Jesus!!
CJJ: Well, we’ll soon know who that guy actually was, once the doctors release the autopsy report.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage’s face looks so different… like someone else is behind the controls…
Damage turns back, seeing Nova once again running at him. But Damage effortlessly catches him, putting him up onto his shoulders before spinning him around and delivering a thunderous death valley driver powerbomb!!! Damage doesn’t get a chance to go for the pin as Taylor once again jumps on his back, but she kind of overshots the jump, and lands on Damage shoulders. He holds her up, before signaling across his neck that is over. He spins her around into a power-bomb position, then lifts her up even higher before bringing her down on top of Nova with his Highway to Hell-Elevated Powerbomb! Damage now pins his stacked opponents as the ref gets down for the count!
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THREE!!!
The bell rings.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Here is your winner… “The Untamed Demon” DAAAAAAAAMAGE!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: DAMAGE
Match Time: 6:47
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The ref raises Damage’s arm in victory as the crowd cheers loudly.
PATRICK MATHEWS: A great win by Damage there who wins the triple threat match that if we’re honest, was more of a handicap match, especially with the interference.
CJJ: Well Taylor and Nova had to do whatever it took to take the big man down… I mean their combined weight barely matched Damage’s. It was an uphill battle for them, but for Damage, it was business as usual.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, CJJ. Something seemed really different there at the end. I hope the guy’s head is alright after those chair shots…
The referee raises Damage’s arm, with Damage looking over at him, a bit of confusion on his face. He sees the two downed wrestlers, then pumps his arm in the air, celebrating the victory.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, everyone has been salivating over who J Mont is going to pick for his team. Who Devlin is going to pick for his team. Right now, Team Devlin needs to pick up the slack because with himself, Page and Stone, they are behind right now compared to Team Mont with Amber Mansley and Jenny Myst. But here is a clue as to who the 4th member of Team Mont is going to be.
VOICE: That’s right. J Mont has a FORMER World Champion coming on board. You won't hear who it is tonight, but the warning shot has been fired towards team Devlin.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: CHOLO! CHOLO! CHOLO!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Cholo is the CURRENT World Champion knucklehad.
CJJ: You have to know how the mind of J Mont works. Cholo is also a FORMER World Champion too. The Mind Games Patrick!
PATRICK MATHEWS: WOW! For once, you actually make sense. If J Mont has Cholo in the bag, Team Devlin is in trouble.
CJJ: Team Mont! Place your bets now!
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is a non-title match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, standing 6’5” and weighing 240 lbs, from Santo Domingo, DR, here is HANARI CARNES!!
Danza Kuduro hits and Hanari spins and dances his way out to the ramp in traditional latin Bachata style. He is carrying the flag of the Dominican Republic on a flag pole over his shoulder. He swings his hips and points at the ladies in the front row, winking and making the gun symbol with his thumb and index finger of his free hand. He spins again and walks his way down to the ring with a cocky head swing and a million dollar smile. Climbing the ring steps he gets into the ring, getting on the top rope and waving the flag a few times before jumping down and preparing for the match.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Carnes has a major opportunity tonight. If he can defeat Amber Mansley here, he immediately gets a title shot on the next Smash!
CJJ: I really don’t think a fluke victory should be rewarded. But I don’t see it happening anyway, as Amber is going to stand tall here.
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent, standing 5’7” and weighing 143 lbs, representing The Fortunate Ones, here is “THE INFLUENCE” AMBER MANSLEY!!
Amber Mansley emerged from the backstage area, her presence commanding the attention of everyone in the arena. She walked with purpose, her eyes locked on the ring, exuding an aura of intensity and determination. The fans were mixed as usual, not approving of anyone from The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Mansley doesn’t look intimidated in the least here.
CJJ: Why should she? This is going to be a walk in the park for a future WGWF World Champion!
As Amber entered the ring, she locked eyes with Hanari, and the tension between them was palpable. The referee signaled for the bell, and the match was underway.
The two wrestlers circled each other, each looking for an opening. Hanari, known for his strength and technical prowess, moved in with a series of quick jabs, testing Amber's defenses. Amber, renowned for her agility and striking ability, dodged and weaved, countering with a swift kick to Hanari's midsection.
Hanari staggered back, surprised by the ferocity of Amber's strike. He quickly recovered and lunged forward, locking up with Amber in a test of strength. The crowd roared as they pushed against each other, muscles straining. Hanari's superior size and strength began to give him the edge, but Amber cleverly shifted her weight, using leverage to break free and deliver a sharp elbow to Hanari's jaw.
Hanari stumbled, but he quickly regained his footing, admiration glinting in his eyes. This was going to be a battle for the ages. He charged at Amber, aiming to take her down with a powerful clothesline, but she ducked under his arm and countered with a spinning heel kick that connected with the side of his head. Hanari went down, and Amber immediately went for the cover.
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Hanari kicked out with authority, the crowd cheering for the resilience of both competitors.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Neither wrestler is the most admired in the WGWF, but we’re still seeing an excellent competition from both of them, as they look to steal the show tonight!
CJJ: It was stolen the moment Amber walked down the ramp, Patrick.
Amber didn't let up, grabbing Hanari's arm and transitioning into an armbar. She wrenched his arm, trying to force a submission, but Hanari's strength was too much. He powered out of the hold, lifting Amber off the mat and slamming her down with a thunderous powerbomb.
The crowd erupts in a mix of shock and cheers, witnessing Amber's sheer will to survive and fight back. The atmosphere is electric, every fan on the edge of their seat, sensing the momentum shift.
Amber, despite the pain, prepares herself for the next move. The referee, now fully awake, starts to restore order, unaware of the brass knuckles' role in the sudden turn of events. Hanari, still dazed, realizes that his moment of dominance has been shattered.
Amber lay on the mat, dazed from the impact, and Hanari went for the pin.
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Amber kicked out just in time, the fans on their feet, applauding the sheer determination of both wrestlers.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can tell Carnes really wants this victory here tonight.
CJJ: What superstar wouldn’t? A victory over Amber Mansley will pay massive gold in the future. He’ll be able to sign a lot of autographs while Amber’s on top of the business.
Hanari pulled Amber to her feet and whipped her into the ropes. As she rebounded, he lifted her into the air, looking for a spinebuster, but Amber countered in mid-air with a hurricanrana, sending Hanari crashing into the corner.
Both wrestlers were down, breathing heavily, but the match was far from over. Amber was the first to her feet, climbing to the top rope, poised for a high-risk maneuver. The crowd held its breath as she launched herself into the air, aiming for a diving crossbody. Hanari, with incredible reflexes, caught her in mid-air and turned it into a devastating fallaway slam.
Amber hit the mat hard, and Hanari wasted no time, pulling her up and setting her up for his new finishing move, the "Wealthy Dose" – a vicious combination of a suplex and a knee strike. But as he lifted her, Amber wriggled free, landing behind him and delivering a lightning-fast German suplex, bridging for the pin.
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Hanari kicked out again, the crowd going wild. The intensity of the match had everyone on the edge of their seats. Amber, sensing the end was near, signaled for her finisher, the "Texas Tornado" – a spinning DDT. She grabbed Hanari, but he countered, lifting her onto his shoulders in a fireman's carry. Amber fought back, elbowing Hanari in the head repeatedly until he dropped to one knee.
Seizing the moment, Amber executed a perfect tornado DDT, planting Hanari headfirst into the mat. She quickly went for the cover.
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In an incredible display of resilience, Hanari kicked out once more, refusing to stay down. Both wrestlers were visibly exhausted, but their determination drove them to continue. Hanari and Amber slowly rose to their feet, exchanging blows in the center of the ring. Each punch and kick resonated through the arena, the crowd cheering with every strike.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Both are putting everything they have into this fight!
CJJ: C’mon, Amber! Time to put him away!!
Hanari gained the upper hand, landing a series of powerful strikes that had Amber reeling. He lifted her for a suplex, but Amber shifted her weight, landing behind him and locking in a sleeper hold. Hanari struggled, his strength beginning to wane, but he managed to power out, throwing Amber over his shoulder.
Amber landed on her feet, immediately charging at Hanari, but he caught her with a spinebuster that shook the ring. He went for the pin, hooking her leg.
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Amber kicked out, the crowd chanting her name. Hanari, frustrated but undeterred, signaled for his finisher once again. He pulled Amber to her feet, lifting her for the "Wealthy Dose." This time, he succeeded, delivering the devastating combination with precision. Amber lay motionless on the mat, and Hanari went for the cover.
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THRE-No!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Back and forth we go here!
CJJ: We've had more near falls in one match than the entire show so far!
The referee's hand was a fraction of a second away from hitting the mat for the third count when Amber's shoulder shot up, breaking the pin. The arena erupted in disbelief and admiration for her tenacity. Hanari sat back, shaking his head in amazement at Amber's resilience.
Both competitors were now running on pure adrenaline. Hanari got to his feet, pulling Amber up once more. He lifted her for a powerbomb, but Amber, summoning every ounce of strength she had left, countered with a sunset flip, rolling Hanari into a pinning position.
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Hanari kicked out, both wrestlers now barely able to stand. Amber was the first to rise, staggering towards the ropes. She climbed to the top, her body screaming in protest, but her determination unwavering. Hanari slowly got to his feet, turning just in time to see Amber leaping off the top rope with a moonsault.
Hanari moved at the last second, and Amber crashed to the mat, the impact echoing through the arena. Seizing the opportunity, Hanari pulled her up and executed a second "Dragon's Wrath," the crowd on their feet in anticipation. He covered her, hooking both legs.
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THREE-No!! AMBER KICKS OUT AGAIN!
Hanari, frustrated that he couldn't put Amber away, slapped the mat in frustration. The crowd's cheers turned to a murmur of concern as the tension between the two wrestlers escalated. Amber, her spirit unbroken, got back to her feet and charged at Hanari with a clothesline, her determination shining through her exhaustion.
Hanari, quick on his feet, ducked under Amber's arm. In a cruel twist of fate, Amber's momentum carried her forward, and she inadvertently clocked the referee, sending him crashing to the mat. The referee lay motionless, the crowd gasping in shock at the unexpected turn of events.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh no!
CJJ: Damn, how many spare referees do we have left for tonight?
Even Amber looks surprised, having not planned this strike against the referee. This brief hesitation was enough for Hanari to seize the opportunity. With a swift movement, he tripped Amber, sending her sprawling to the canvas. Before she could react, Hanari locked in his devastating submission hold, the "Viva La Republic" arm bar. The crowd watched in stunned silence as Hanari bent Amber's arm in a terrible position, the pain evident on her face.
Amber writhed in agony, her free hand clawing at the mat as she tried to find a way out of the hold. Hanari's grip was unrelenting, his eyes fixed on Amber with a mixture of determination and frustration. The crowd began to chant Amber's name, willing her to find a way to escape.
But there was no referee to see Amber's predicament, no official to call for the bell. Hanari's expression shifted from frustration to desperation as he applied more pressure, his muscles straining. Amber's screams echoed through the arena, the pain almost too much to bear.
In a moment of sheer willpower, Amber used her legs to push against the mat, inching her way towards the ropes. The crowd's cheers grew louder with each movement, their support giving her strength. Hanari's eyes widened in disbelief as Amber's fingers grazed the bottom rope, her determination unyielding.
With one final push, Amber grabbed the rope, and the crowd erupted in applause. Hanari, his face a mask of frustration, was forced to release the hold. He backed away, breathing heavily, as Amber lay on the mat, clutching her injured arm.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I may not be a fan, but I will admit, Amber Mansley has a lot of tenacity.
CJJ: C’mon, champ!!
The referee began to stir, slowly regaining consciousness. Hanari knew he had to act quickly if he wanted to secure the victory. He pulled Amber to her feet, but she fought back, delivering a series of desperate strikes to Hanari's midsection. The crowd's cheers grew louder, their support fueling her resurgence.
Hanari, undeterred, lifted Amber for another powerbomb, but she countered once again, this time with a hurricanrana that sent Hanari crashing to the mat. The referee, now fully conscious, crawled towards the center of the ring, ready to resume his duties.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She wants to put him away here!
Amber, her arm throbbing in pain, signaled for her finishing move, "Verified." The crowd rose to their feet, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. She grabbed Hanari, but he countered, lifting her onto his shoulders in a fireman's carry. Amber fought back with every ounce of strength she had left, elbowing Hanari in the head repeatedly until he dropped to one knee.
Seizing the moment, Amber executed a perfect tornado DDT, planting Hanari headfirst into the mat. She quickly went for the cover, the referee counting the pinfall.
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THRE-No! Hanari kicked out at the last possible moment, the crowd gasping in disbelief. Both wrestlers lay on the mat, utterly exhausted, their bodies pushed to the limit. The referee began his count, the crowd counting along in unison.
CJJ: CARNES KICKED OUT
PATRICK MATHEWS: MY GOD THIS IS CHAOTIC.
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Hanari and Amber slowly stirred, using the ropes to pull themselves up.
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They were both on their feet, leaning heavily on the ropes for support.
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9…
At the count of nine, Hanari and Amber stumbled towards each other, their eyes locked in a final showdown. The crowd's roar was deafening as they met in the center of the ring, exchanging blows with everything they had left. The referee tries to move between them, but falls again, crashing to the mat.
Hanari landed a powerful right hand, but Amber countered with a spinning heel kick that sent Hanari staggering. She followed up with a series of rapid strikes, each one finding its mark. Hanari, reeling from the onslaught, tried to fight back, but Amber's determination was unstoppable.
On the last one, he ducks it, pulling her down and locking in VIVA LA REPUBLIC arm bar once again.
Hanari's eyes are wild with determination as he tightens his grip on Amber's arm, contorting it at an unnatural angle. Amber's face is a mask of agony, her cries echoing through the arena, but the referee lies motionless on the mat, oblivious to her plight.
The crowd roars, a mix of boos and cheers, as Hanari leans back further, his intent clear. He's not here for the victory—he wants to make a statement. He wants to hear her scream, to put her out of commission, to show the world the lengths he's willing to go.
Amber's free hand hovers above the mat, wavering, the instinct to tap out battling against her will to survive. She knows that tapping is futile without the referee’s presence, but the pain is excruciating. Her eyes scan the ring, desperate for any sign of help.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She's got nowhere to go! She's gotta tap here!
On the big screen, the image of The Fortunate Ones desperately pounding on their dressing room door, the massive purple padlock mocking their efforts, only adds to the tension. Synn and Jestyr's devious plan has worked flawlessly, isolating Amber and ensuring she has no backup.
PATRICK MATHEWS: TOXIK HAS MADE IT SO THE FORTUNATE ONES CAN'T INTERFERE!
Amber's breathing is ragged, her free hand clawing at the mat. She knows that without the referee, even if she taps out, it won't stop the inevitable. Hanari's grip tightens once more, and Amber can feel the strain on her ligaments, the pressure unbearable. She's seconds away from the snap that could end her career.
A primal scream escapes her lips as she uses her last ounce of strength to twist her body, trying to alleviate the pressure. But Hanari is unyielding, his focus razor-sharp. He wants to hear that final snap, to see her broken in the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He is a damn Pitbull, he has it locked in and won't let go!
CJJ: He has something to prove here. Imagine if he wins this she has to go through this all again next week!
The crowd's tension reaches a fever pitch as Amber, her face etched with pain and determination, reaches into her bra with her free hand. In a split second, she pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. With a swift, desperate motion, she slams them into Hanari's face, the metallic crunch resonating through the arena.
Hanari's grip on her arm loosens instantly, and he reels back, clutching his face in shock and agony. The brutal arm bar is finally broken. Amber, gritting her teeth through the pain, quickly slides the brass knuckles out of the ring, hiding the evidence before the referee can fully regain his senses.
The referee, groggy but now stirring, begins to take in the chaotic scene. Amber, cradling her injured arm, struggles to her feet, a mixture of relief and fierce resolve in her eyes. Hanari, blood trickling from his nose, stumbles, trying to regain his balance.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Amber cheated once again!!
CJJ: You call it cheating, I call it winning!
As the referee struggles to recover, the chaos in the ring continues to escalate. Amber, fueled by adrenaline and desperation, attempts a roundhouse kick aimed at Hanari. But Hanari, despite his grogginess, instinctively counters, catching her leg and whipping her into the turnbuckle with a resounding crash.
The crowd winces in unison as Amber's back hits the turnbuckle. She stumbles forward, dazed, only to be met by Hanari's running knee strike. The impact sends her reeling to the center of the ring, her vision blurred and her balance precarious. Hanari, seizing the opportunity, drops her with a swift leg sweep, bringing her crashing to the mat.
He gets up, readying for Viva La Republic for a third time… but suddenly he’s grabbed from behind and spun around, getting dropped with THE JKO!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What the hell?
CJJ: Yes!!! J-Mont must have already been outside of the locker room before it got barred!!! He is THE MAN!!
The crowd is booing heavily now as J-Mont stands, grinning, over the downed Carnes. He goes over towards Amber, grabbing at her to bring her over for the pinfall. The referee is still facing away, having no idea what happened, as J-Mont sets her up for the pin… only for another figure to come sliding into the ring!! J-Mont turns, shocked, as the big man comes right at him, landing the Road Kill (Running Big Boot) and taking J-Mont down!!! The crowd erupts, as Amber tries to rise up to face him. But Damage just grabs her by the throat and takes her up, delivering a chokeslam!!!
CJJ: WHAT THE HELL IS DAMAGE DOING HERE???
PATRICK MATHEWS: Getting some revenge for the earlier attack on him, I bet!
CJJ: But we don’t even know who that was!! It could have just been a fanboy!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage doesn’t need any extra motivation to go after Mansley, she’s screwed him out of belts TWICE!
J-Mont is back up now, tackling Damage, with the two men fighting furiously. Both Mansley and Carnes are trying to recover, pulling themselves up on the ropes. J-Mont gets the edge on Damage, knocking him back into the corner, and he preps up a brass knuckle sandwich, preparing to blast Damage with it. But Carnes is there, dragging J-Mont’s brass knuckled hand downwards and locking in the Viva La Republic!! Meanwhile, Mansley rushes forward, jumping over both men to hit Damage with a forearm shot, trying to take him out of the action.
PATRICK MATHEWS: This one has just gone into a chaotic brawl!
CJJ: We need some help out here, get Damage carried to the back, please!!
The referee, meanwhile, is pulling himself up. He turns to see all of the wrestlers fighting around the ring, looking shocked. He turns to the outside, yelling something at the people at ringside, wanting to know what’s happened. They don’t give him much detail, but he figures enough of it out to wave his arms and declare this one over, signaling for the bell!
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MATCH RESULT: NO CONTEST
Match Time: 14:53
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PATRICK MATHEWS: What a shame for this epic contest to end this way!
CJJ: Exactly! Amber was about to have Carnes right where she wanted him!
PATRICK MATHEWS: You mean after she used brass knuckles, and J-Mont got involved?
CJJ: Hey, if it works, it works!
PATRICK MATHEWS: So what does this mean to Hanari Carnes’ title shot? He didn’t lose!
CJJ: You think he deserves it after Damage interfered??
PATRICK MATHEWS: I think he deserves it because J-Mont attacked him!
CJJ: We see things differently, Patrick. You need to learn to see the true way of things!
In the ring, security is working to break up the brawl, separating the wrestlers. Carnes looks frustrated at both J-Mont AND Damage, wanting a piece of him as well for his involvement in the ending of this one.
As the referees and security try to restore order in the ring, the announcers keep discussing what happened.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I still say Hanari Carnes was robbed.
CJJ: if anything, Amber Mansley is the one who should be upset! That submission hold should be illegal, it nearly tore her arm off!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ll have to see if both wrestlers are checked out after this one…
The crowd, already hyped up, turns towards the entryway, as Jonathan Barrows begins walking out.
PATRICK MATHEWS: The General Manager of Smash is here!
CJJ: Oh, man, what’s he going to do now??
Barrows walks up the stairs and enters the ring, where all of the wrestlers are currently being subdued. He turns towards the security on the right, telling them to ease up… and Joe Montuori and Amber Mansley are able to step forward.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Wait, what is Barrows doing??
CJJ: Looks like the right thing, Patrick! About time!
J-Mont looks questioningly at Barrows, who nods to him and Amber, before getting a mic handed to him. Behind him, Carnes is stepping out of the ring with security, looking frustrated with the whole thing, while Damage is still being restrained, which is just about all the security guards can do at this moment.
JONATHAN BARROWS: First off, my apologies to our fans, who had to witness such a great match finish so out of control. I swear to you that the referee of this match… will be reprimanded.
The camera shifts to the referee of the contest, who looks stunned, as well as a little worried for his job security.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Next up, Mr. Montuori…
Barrows turns towards J-Mont, who is liking this new attitude and respect he’s hearing from the Smash General Manager.
JONATHAN BARROWS: After meeting with your lovely wife, Mia, earlier tonight… I do have to say that I have had a change of heart about our issues as of late.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Change of heart?? You mean how she bribed you with thousands of dollars???
CJJ: You really think Chris Page is paying him enough to survive in his extravagant lifestyle? The man needs to know where the funds are coming from, and Mia showed him!
J-Mont is nodding, pleased with this reaction to his wife paying off the fine, and then some. Amber is just resting behind him, holding her injured arm. Barrows, noticing this, immediately turns away.
JONATHAN BARROWS: But where are my manners? Medics! Please help Ms. Mansley to the back! We need to keep our X-Division Champion in the best of shape!
Medics obediently slide in, with J-Mont nodding to them, helping them get Mansley through the ropes and heading towards the back. He then turns, seeing Damage still trying to get free, and mocks him before turning back to Barrows… who smiles at him.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t like this change in Barrows…
CJJ: He’s just looking out for his talent, just like he should be!
JONATHAN BARROWS: And now, Mr. Montuori, we can get down to the important task of tonight… our main event. I believe it’s featuring your cousin, Rocco, correct?
J-Mont nods, praising his young protege, excited to see him be victorious again here tonight.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Since your cousin is defending his championship in a very violent match, I’m going to make a few… additions to it.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh, no… is Rocco going to get some sort of advantage?
CJJ: He deserves it, just like he deserves his belt back!
JONATHAN BARROWS: First off, since it’s a Taipei Death match… we’re going to have an additional rule, where if we feel the wrestler’s career or life might be in jeopardy, we still stop the contest and immediately award the win to his opponent.
J-Mont seems to like this, as it could easily end the match after one cut across Corey Bull’s forehead.
JONATHAN BARROWS: And second, since it will be so dangerous… I’m banning every other wrestler from being involved. If you come down to this ring to try and interfere in any way… you’re fired from the WGWF, effective immediately.
The crowd cheers at this announcement, while J-Mont’s face goes through a variety of emotions.
CJJ: Hold on now, that’s not fair!
PATRICK MATHEWS: The Fortunate Ones are banned from ringside!!
CJJ: No!!! That dirty son of a…
J-Mont starts to get in Barrows’ face, demanding that he rescind that order. But suddenly, the security that was still hanging around surrounds him, grabbing his arms and hanging on tightly. He fights to get free, but there are too many of them, as Barrows leans towards him, staring directly at the IC Champion.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Here’s the other point, Mr. Montuori. In light of recent… damages… I have decided to follow in the footsteps of a former General Manager. From now on… all talent from Monday Night Brawl is BARRED from being on Smash. There are no… exceptions. Anyone who tries to test that barrier will be… arrested.
The crowd is loving this. Even Damage has stopped fighting to get free, a smile on his face. J-Mont is going ballistic, wanting to go after Barrows, who gets closer to him.
JONATHAN BARROWS: I DID tell you that it was best to be friends, didn’t I, Joe? You shouldn’t have burned my office. Escort him off the property, men.
J-Mont is yanked backwards, struggling all the way as they work to toss him through the ropes and take him to the back, presumably to the back of the arena. The crowd is going wild at this spectacle, even as Damage nods once to Barrows, before turning and leaving as well.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Joe Montuori has been banned from Smash!! Oh heavenly day!!!
CJJ: I can’t believe this… what is WRONG with that man??
PATRICK MATHEWS: Apparently he’s a man who doesn’t like it when someone fries his stuff!
CJJ: But… but that was HIS fault for not drafting J-Mont!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Whichever way you look at it, we’ve got a Blood Bath Division match coming up… and everyone is barred from ringside!
CJJ: I’m calling my congressman!!
The last shot is of J-Mont swearing revenge as he’s taken out of the arena, with Barrows still in the ring, looking on.
MEMPHIS BELLE It is now time for our main event of the evening!! This match is scheduled for one fall, and will be a Taipei Death match for the WGWF Blood Bath Championship!!!
The crowd is completely hyped up at this point, knowing that anything can happen in this match.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can feel it from the audience, they know we’re in for something special tonight…
CJJ: No we’re not! Barrows already ruined it! This was going to be epic! But now…
PATRICK MATHEWS: To each his own, CJJ…
MEMPHIS BELLE Introducing first, the challenger…
The guitar riffs of “Hail to the King” tear through the arena and the roof absolutely blows off the place. The lights dim, and then the stage lights, white and red, start to move with the beat of the drum. As the drums play together and the music starts to flow, the lights stop beating and stay on as a large figure appears. The figure is draped in a leather duster with a hood over his head. He’s holding the Blood Bath Championship in one massive arm. He steps to the ramp leading to the ring and flips the hood off his head as the chorus says, “Hail to the King.” As the music continues, he starts his march to the ring, the fans who love him in a frenzy, and those who hate him hiding from the rabid fans. Men, women, and children bow to him and jab their hands into the air to the rhythm of the music. Bull stops and stares into the ring.
MEMPHIS BELLE Coming to the ring, he stands 6’ 10” and weighs in at 385 pounds….from the Great Northwoods of Michigan…this is THE BASTARD COREY BULL!
Bull raises his hands above his head in an X and an explosion rocks the top of the stage and a mushroom cloud floats to the top of the arena as Bull climbs onto the apron and steps over the top rope. He heads to the side, where they have the stations of glue and glass ready. He begins preparing his knuckles.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Corey Bull has had that championship in his grasp for weeks. But now, he has his shot to earn it, becoming the new champion!
CJJ: I still don’t understand why he was never ordered to return the belt. You know if Cholo had HIS gold stolen, he’d demand it back… same for Enigma!
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t think ANYONE is crazy enough to steal from Enigma…
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent…
The music is cued, playing “Porn Star Dancing” by Darkest Days Ft Ludacris. Rocco is seen in the back, passing as the crowd awaited his arrival. As the music started to grow, the boos grew louder, showing their negativity towards the champion.
MEMPHIS BELLE Standing 5’11” and weighing 201 lbs, from The Bronx in New York, representing The Fortunate Ones, here is the WGWF Blood Bath Champion… ROCCO MONTUORI!!
The crowd boos harder as Rocco appears on the stage in perfection like usual, like a shiny Pokemon that was a rare find. The pyro goes off all around, heavier than usual, as Rocco stands there, glaring towards the ring. He heads down, ready for a fight.
PATRICK MATHEWS: This is Rocco’s opportunity to prove he can stand on his own. He can come out of this still the Blood Bath champion, ready to take on everyone that challengers The Fortunate Ones.
CJJ: And I have faith that he’ll do just that. But he should have his coaches out there!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: … Coaches? Really?
CJJ: Of course! J-Mont is very invested in Rocco’s success!
The referee watches as Rocco’s hands get set up with glass circling his knuckles, telling Bull to stay back. It’s not easy for Bull, as he clearly wants to get his hands on the champ, but he’s not wanting to put his title shot at risk. Rocco finishes up, but he doesn’t seem satisfied, telling the man to add some more to his right fist. They work on it, with Rocco admiring the glued-on glass for a moment. But he then says that the left hand is uneven now, and wants that done again as well. By this point, Bull is fuming, and he finally comes forward, pushing the referee out of the way. But Rocco was waiting for this, antagonizing Bull, and he turns, immediately throwing a right hand across Bull’s jaw, cutting him up!!! Bull staggers back as Rocco moves in, throwing punches. Having no choice, the referee signals for the bell, getting this one started as the attendants quickly remove the glue and glass trays.
PATRICK MATHEWS: That was obviously planned by Rocco! He tricked Bull!
CJJ: Is it really fair to consider that a trick? That was just intelligence. This is why Rocco deserves to be the champion!
Rocco lands a few more punches to Bull’s side, doubling him over, and then turns, mocking the crowd due to their displeasure. He kisses the side of his ‘gloved’ hand, before turning and charging at Bull… who drops a shoulder, backdropping Rocco right overhead and sending Rocco out of the ring!!! Rocco’s down on the outside, as Bull glares at him, wiping his chin across his arm to see the blood there. Bull seems to be okay with this, smiling for a second, before turning and heading out of the ring. As Rocco gets up, he starts to beg off, saying that he wasn’t ready yet. But Bull just comes at him, swinging away… and Rocco ducks under it, running away from the dangerous glass shards in Bull’s fist!! Bull, annoyed, turns and gives chase, as the two men go around the ring!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Where on earth is Rocco going??
CJJ: Hey, would YOU stand there and get blasted in the face by the glass-covered fists of Corey Bull?
PATRICK MATHEWS: … Nope. I’d be running too.
CJJ: Exactly! But don’t worry, I’m sure Rocco’s got a plan!
Rocco manages to stay away from Bull, sliding himself back into the ring. When Bull comes after him, Rocco greets him with several stomps to the back, keeping the big man down. Rocco then gets over him, positioning his own fist just right so that he can run it back and forth across Bull’s forehead, cutting him open even worse!! The crowd is hating this, for multiple reasons, but Rocco doesn’t care. He punches away at Bull’s forehead, making it bleed more, wanting to get this one medically-ended as soon as he possibly can. Strangely, however, he notices that there don’t seem to be any medics stationed at ringside. He talks to the ref, saying that he should end this one, pointing out all the blood, but the referee just shakes his head.
CJJ: What is this ref doing?? End the match!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: For THAT? We’ve seen worse than that many times in WGWF history!
CJJ: Well, yeah… but c’mon, I thought we were all about wrestlers’ safety nowadays!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Something tells me Barrows doesn’t want this one ending too soon, since it would affect ratings, especially how our other major contest ended.
Annoyed, Rocco pulls Bull up a little farther, then rears his hand back to do more damage. He comes forward… and Bull catches it with both hands, hanging onto it!! Rocco, startled, tries to pull away, as Bull begins to rise up in front of him. Rocco strikes with his free hand, hitting Bull in the side again, but this time he just takes it, pulling himself up and hanging onto Rocco’s arm. Rocco tries once more to pull away, but Bull is too strong, as he clings to Rocco with one hand, while blasting Rocco with the other, punching him repeatedly in the face!!! Rocco’s cut open almost immediately, blood beginning to drip down from the cuts on his head, as Bull just lets him have it!!
CJJ: Somebody stop him!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What, you mean they should stop the match and award the title to Bull?
CJJ: No!! I mean, just stop him!! Ref, do something!!
But the referee’s only real interest is doing a count or making a medical call. He doesn’t want to get injured himself, as it’s been a bad night already for the ref union. Meanwhile, Bull lands another rocking shot that causes Rocco to fall to his knees, dazed and bleeding. Bull then yanks him back up by the arm, spinning Rocco around, and delivering a full nelson overhead suplex!!! Rocco is down, with Bull hanging onto him in order to make the first pin attempt of the match. The ref gets into position…
1…
2…
But Rocco kicks out with plenty of time left. Bull immediately turns himself around, grabbing hold of Rocco with a headlock. He hangs on tightly, then starts delivering a series of headlock punches, all doing extra damage due to the glass shards embedded there!
PATRICK MATHEWS: This one is not for the weak of heart!
CJJ: I may need a medic myself soon… ugh…
With more damage done, Bull hauls up the crimson-masked Rocco, seemingly enjoying the ‘painting’ he is creating. He whips Rocco towards the ropes, setting himself, and then runs forward with a big fist punch… but Rocco is able to duck underneath it at the last second, the glass just skimming over the top of his head. Bull stops himself, spinning around, but Rocco leaps forward into him, scoring a superkick!! Bull drops to his knees, stunned, but then starts to get up again. Rocco, unphased, leaps forward and nails him with a second superkick, this one putting Bull on his back! Rocco then falls forward for the cover, trying to get a grip on Bull’s leg as the referee makes the count…
1…
2…
TH-No, Bull gets the shoulder up in time! Rocco sits backwards, trying to wipe his eyes clear so he can better see what’s going on. Blood can get in everywhere if you’re not careful.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Looks like both men are going to be having vision issues…
CJJ: Hey, Rocco! Here’s a towel! ROCCO, OVER HERE!!
Despite Patrick trying to stop him, CJJ is still able to throw a towel towards the ring. Rocco, hearing him, stumbles over there, using the towel to wipe away around his eyes. The now red towel is tossed to the side, as Rocco turns back to where Bull is trying to rise. Rocco looks at the glass on his hands, but then smiles as he comes forward. He grabs Bull around the neck, preparing for Rock Solid (Diamond Cutter)!! But Bull shoves him off in time, saving himself!! As Rocco gets back up near the ropes, Bull runs forward, giving Rocco the Boot Check and sending him out of the ring!! The crowd cheers as Rocco is down, even as Bull stumbles over to the side and reaches through the ropes, grabbing a bag he had placed there earlier. He turns back as the crowd starts to get more excited.
CJJ: What’s that? Dear god, what’s that??
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, but I think we’re about to find out!
CJJ: Confiscate that from him, ref! It’s illegal!!
Of course, in a match like this, nothing is out of bounds, so the referee just watches as Bull dumps the bag out onto the center of the ring… leaving a large layer of thumbtacks spread out on the floor!!! The crowd is beginning to get intense, as Rocco pulls himself up, looking inside. He immediately shakes his head, turning and going to the ringside area. He grabs the Blood Bath championship, telling the guy there that thumbtacks are against the rules, and turns to leave. But he doesn’t get far, as Bull comes barrelling into him, taking Rocco down!! He drags Rocco into the ring, following behind him, and picks Rocco up… but Rocco drags his hand across Bull’s face, causing him to yell out and drop him, stumbling away. Rocco then grabs hold of Bull, giving him a neckbreaker into the tacks!!! Bull writhes in pain, as Rocco tries to keep him down for the 3 count…
1…
2…
THRE-NO!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Bull nearly lost to his own idea, tasting the pain of the thumbtacks!
CJJ: Serves him right, those should never be part of this match!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: It’s a Taipei Death match, CJJ, all that matters is the 3 count!
CJJ: Well, and apparently who can be at ringside!
Rocco is up now, dragging Bull towards the still-dangerous looking pile of thumbtacks. He smiles, getting an evil idea in his head. He points at the pile, then at Bull, saying that it’s time to end it. He sets Bull up to the side, putting him in position for a piledriver onto the tacks!!! The crowd is coming unglued, scared how this one is going to end, but Rocco doesn’t care. He says he’s the best, as he lifts Bull up, no, Bull fights it! Rocco tries again, getting Bull’s feet in the air, but Bull is able to pull himself back down… and then lift up, backdropping Rocco into the thumbtacks!!!! Rocco rolls, yelling out in pain, as he gets stuck like crazy in the pile!!!
CJJ: NOOO!!!! NO, ROCCO, NO!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: He’s going to need some serious work done before he’s flexing those arms again! Yeouch!!
CJJ: J-Mont, where are you?!?!?!
In agony, Rocco pulls himself up, knowing what a porcupine feels like. He staggers around… and Bull nails him with a double-handed shot, knocking Rocco to the ground!! The champion struggles to get up, hurting from every conceivable spot, as Bull grabs hold of him. He whips Rocco into the ropes, nearby the tacks. As Rocco returns, Bull catches him, delivering a powerful Downward Spiral into the tacks!!!! The crowd goes wild as Bull makes the cover, his own fingers and arms showing the tacks as well, as the referee makes the careful count nearby…
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THREE!!!!
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WINNER AND NEW BLOOD BATH CHAMPION: COREY BULL
Match Time: 14:31
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CJJ: NOOOOOOO!!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: It’s over!! Corey Bull is your new Blood Bath Champion!!!
CJJ: It’s so unfair!!! This is a travesty!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Both men lived up to the division here, as they’re probably going to both need blood transfusions after this. You really have to wonder what shape Corey Bull is going to be in, as he has to defend his newly won title on Brawl in only 7 days!
CJJ: It should be Rocco, damn it!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: But it’s not! Congrats to our new champion, Corey Bull!! We’ll see you all next Smash!!
CJJ: I’m going to be sick…
The crowd is loving it as a blood-soaked Corey Bull raises up the Blood Bath championship, now firmly in his possession. His tag-team partner, Damage, comes running out, celebrating with him, as well as helping him get to the back. He tells Bull that this is only the beginning, as they move out.
As the frame becomes entirely inflamed, we begin to see video clips from the video spliced in with wrestling maneuvers from some of your favorite stars. Corey Bull lands the Downward Spiral. David Francis comes flying in with the Kamikaze. Latoya Hixx tortures her opponent with the Bridging Crossface. Xavier Lux takes his foe off the top with The Cure. Hanari Carnes locks a wrestler into ¡Viva el dominicano! Synn puts her opponent into the Bram Stoker, with Jesytr Seryous running in with The Bed Time Story. Damage takes his adversary onto the Highway To Hell. Peter Vaughn launches into The Plunge. Tristan Slater delivers the Flip Piledriver. As the wrestling continues, a voice is heard, echoing over the song.
“It’s all about the glory. It’s all about success. Welcome to WGWF Monday Night Smash.”
We now see the champions showing their expertise. WGWF World Tag Champions KC Cooper and Pax Egan work together to smash someone’s face with The Scrunchy Express. WGWF Blood Bath Champion Rocco Montuori is shown laughing, before dropping his opponent with the Rocco Bomb. WGWF X Division Champion Amber Mansley delivers the It’s Giving Finisher, posing afterwards. WGWF World Heavyweight Champion Cholo takes out another threat with El Matador. And in the end, we see the WGWF Smash Heavyweight Champion, Enigma sending an opponent to Damnation. The flames suddenly rise up, covering the screen…
And we find ourselves in the Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the WGWF fans are going wild at the action coming their way. We see a variety of signs throughout the crowd.
“ENIGMA CHOOSE ME!!!”
“TFO - TOO F’N OVERBOARD!!”
“I CHEER FOR D.E.A.T.H.!!”
“THE FUTURE IS TOXIK!!”
We get past the sign and head to the announce table, where we see Patrick Mathews and CJJ in their usual positions.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hello, fans, and welcome once again to the hottest wrestling show in the business, WGWF Monday Night Smash!!
CJJ: It’s taken some hits due to the draft, but damn it, I’m still here, and that makes it the best!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ve got an incredible show for you guys tonight, including wrestling from some of the top talents in the federation going at it. We’re going to see Hanari Carnes battle against Amber Montuori with an X Division Title shot on the line, and in our main event, the Blood Bath Championship is being defended, as Rocco Montuori faces off against the man who stole his belt, Corey Bull!!
CJJ: They should have made Bull return that belt ages ago. Possession doesn’t mean anything in the WGWF. Rocco’s the true champ!
PATRICK MATHEWS: But will Rocco retain when he faces the man who beat him at WrestleWars?
CJJ: Of course! He’s a Fortunate One, it’s going to happen!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ve got a lot planned for tonight, so let’s get to it!
The lights go down, lime green strobes pulsing in time with an ominous tempo as it grows in volume, the bass notes nearly drowning out the booing it elicits as some of the more die-hard fans recognize it for what it is. A dense fog rolls out along the entrance ramp, a haunting whispered chant growing in volume along with the pulsing tempo of the music.
"Luna est dominae, volkodlak malorum
Artes et perditae, lycan incarnatus
Luna est dominae, volkodlak malorum
Artes et perditae, lycan incarnatus"
That familiar massive shape appears from the gloom, the towering ENIGMA slowly and methodically stalking towards the ring. He’s not wearing any war paint nor any of his ring gear, instead dressed in the neon yellow DO YOU SEE tank top he’s been hawking on social media lately and a pair of faded jeans. The SMASH championship has a place of honour around his waist, the strobes flashing off its polished metal as he draws closer to the ring. The crowd is rowdy, cheering loudly for the man who seems to have won them all over simply by turning his back on The Fortunate Ones. The dark and Gothic chanting continues, music swelling in volume as each pulse in the tempo and each measured step of the SMASH World Champion are in sync.
"Rota, vita, mara, vena
Mare, dracul, morte, vita
Rota, vita, mara, vena
Mare, dracul, morte, vita"
ENIGMA ascends the ring steps and subtly wipes his feet on the apron, turning towards the crowd as he removes the championship belt that's fastened around his waist and holds it up in the air, getting a pretty mixed reaction from the Indianapolis crowd. The cheers are slightly louder, threatening to blow the roof off the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. There’s a knowing smirk on the face of the champion as he scales the turnbuckle, letting out a triumphant roar as he soaks in the response.
PATRICK MATHEWS: At this point, more than half the roster has been clamouring for their shot at glory..
CJJ: And a few outsiders as well, from what I’m told. I heard that one of ENIGMA’s friends, the veteran Greek grappler Lex Collins, was trying to throw his hat in for consideration.
PATRICK MATHEWS: We both know that our esteemed champion wants to face Joe Montuori–
CJJ: As if anyone wants his ghost doing double duty after Devlin Knight’s team straight up murders him in War Games?
The crowd noise finally dies down a few seconds after his music fades out. ENIGMA stares out over the sea of faces for a moment before hopping down from his perch. He settles the championship in its place of honour on his shoulder before pulling a microphone from the back pocket of his jeans, lifting it to his lips.
ENIGMA: I suppose you all know why I am out here tonight. There have been many offers–
The crowd noise picks up, cutting him off as a few competing chants ripple across the packed house.
“PICK SYNN!”
“WE WANT CABLE!”
“PICK SYNN!”
“WE WANT CABLE!”
ENIGMA: And here come the sheep, right on cue, bleating their little hearts out. Go on, then. Cheer for the mediocre. Cheer for the lazy. Cheer for the downtrodden… the miserable cast-offs who are barely worthy to polish my boots with their tongues, let alone challenge for MY championship.
The boo birds come out right on cue and he waits them out in silence, that bemused smirk back on his lips.
ENIGMA: I cast my sights on other places. Put out the feelers and I listened to the shallow little thoughts of those in this industry who were so quick to judge and dismiss me only a few short years ago when I rose up from the shadows and took the world by storm. I have defeated anyone and everyone who has stepped into this squared circle with me. I have taken the supposed “best in the business” to their ultimate limits and walked away from those battles under my own power. I outlasted the only man to have pinned me in the last year and a half – no shade whatsoever. Mac Bane earned his accolades. He bled and sweat buckets for this business and none of you worthless pieces of shit ever gave him the flowers he deserved. It’s no wonder that he hung up those boots, that he walked away from this thankless company.
CJJ: Did he just say what I think he said?
PATRICK MATHEWS: Talk about biting the hand that feeds you!
The crowd doesn’t take the bait this time, remaining silent but they’re getting a little restless.
ENIGMA: I know you want to think less of me for going to compete in a smaller Georgia promotion that is just making the steps to go global. I know there are those who think that I have sold out, that I have cashed in my loyalty for SMASH, for this company and the LEGACY that I swore to uphold in the wake of my friend’s passing. You are wrong. My motivations are my own, but they have nothing to do with this place. With what I mean to this company. It has absolutely nothing to do with this…
He knocks his knuckles against the golden faceplate of the Smash championship belt.
ENIGMA: I was serious when I said that the only way this leaves my hands is death or dismemberment. I will never tire of upholding this LEGACY. What I have grown bored of is dominating the weakest links, sending the trash to the curb week after week. When does it end? When will someone worthy step between these ropes?
He pauses, almost pointedly looking up the ramp as though he expects an interruption. When none comes, he chuckles.
ENIGMA: I thought so. You have two weeks. Not just every person in this locker room… this company. Everyone in the entire wrestling industry. Impress me. Show me your truest self. Show me that you know the steps to the DANCE OF THE DAMNED, that you are not afraid to go to the deepest and DARKEST depths. Show me that you have what it takes to carry this LEGACY when I am gone. That you are STRONG enough to bear the weight of the entire BUSINESS on your shoulders without shattering. Without breaking. Then, and only then, will I speak a name… will I add it to my dance card for WAR GAMES. You have until the next Smash… tick tock, worms. START WRIGGLING.
Amidst the raucous noise of the unimpressed crowd, he drops the microphone and rolls out of the ring, heading back up the ramp.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Did he… just come out here to tell us that he still REFUSES to pick a challenger? We’re almost a month away from WAR GAMES and we still don’t know who will challenge for the SMASH Heavyweight Championship!
CJJ: I guess Synn will have to do more than lick a championship belt and freak out the janitorial staff to catch ENIGMA’s eye.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I think our champ is gonna live to regret his words tonight.
CJJ: The Monster Machine may have just voided his own warranty, folks. Guess we’ll see what happens in the coming weeks.
CJJ: After watching Monday Night Brawl last week, we have a lot of catching up to do to compete with them.
PATRICK MATHEWS: And what made you come to that conclusion?
CJJ: The ratings have been higher for them since the Draft…
PATRICK MATHEWS: The ratings have been higher for both brands!!
CJJ: And when you have J Mont on the show, it just screams success. And let’s not forget about Jenny Myst joining up with him as well.
PATRICK MATHEWS: All Jenny did was make a wrong decision for her career and she will realize working with The Fortunate Ones is not in her best interest.
CJJ: I would put my job on the line that Jenny gets her MIRIAM back now that she is aligned with J Mont.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Why would I take that bet? J Mont is the master of making sure his friends win titles when they have a chance.
CJJ: Just what I thought. You're a wuss just like Enigma who is scared to face J Mont for that Smash Title.
As the bickering goes back and forth between CJJ and Patrick, the fans get a treat when the Titantron lights up but not in the way you think. It’s almost like a YULE LOG for Xmas but no log, just flames showing all over the Titantron.
The fans looked confused and some wondered if there was a fire going on right now. But then the lights start to flicker, like a storm has hit the power causing it to go in and out. Maybe this is going to turn into a haunted house or the show will just need to be rescheduled because of everything that is going on. But before you think it's any of that, the flames on the Titantron disappear and you start to see words appear one by one.
MIRIAM
INFLUENCER
TWIZTED
SPONGE CAKE
FAMILY
BLOODBATH
X
INTERCONTINENTAL
CHAMPIONS
CHECKMATE
Then the Titantron goes back to a clear screen and flames start to shoot up around the entrance way. Seems like the common theme right now.
No one is coming out. The fans are starting to get restless. The show is kinda at a stand still right now because of what is going on. Jonathan Barrows really needs to get with production because it seems he has lost control of his show. But maybe, there is an answer coming as the Titantron lights up again. Nothing is there but you hear a voice.
VOICE: HAHAHAHA! If you thought Cheddar Bob did a great job burning the house down in 8 Mile, then you must have missed the last 2 shows of Brawl and Smash. It might not have been a house, but it was a lot more entertaining for sure. Barrows and Daniels felt the wrath with their General Manager Offices being burnt down followed by the smell of SHIT. Because that is what they are. They are FULL OF SHIT. They are PIECES OF SHIT. And they are on the SHIT LIST of The Fortunate Ones. But have no fear………the FIRE is about to be put out because the SAVIORS are here.
The Titantron switches from the blank screen to the back of the arena. Maybe it's Reggie Miller making an appearance. Maybe it’s Ron Artest since he loves to play with fire. Maybe it’s Paul George coming back for some revenge. From the sounds of it, all those answers are going to be wrong. You start to hear sirens and loud horns echoing throughout the back of the arena. Maybe there is a fire after all.
CJJ: Ahh shit, the show is over. There is a fire somewhere.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I smell bullshit!
CJJ: You smell shit? Someone go check Barrows' office again!
PATRICK MATHEWS: You are treading on thin ice CJJ. Talking bad about OUR General Manager like that is going to get you on the unemployment line.
The sounds are getting closer and closer and before you even can think about it, you see this Monster Fire Truck pulling up. Talk about a one of a kind. As this Monster Truck comes to a complete stop, you can see on one side of the truck sits Rocco Mont and Amber Mansley. Both equipped with GOLD on their shoulders. On the other side, you see the COUPLE of the YEAR and the POWER COUPLE of the WGWF in J Mont and Mia Mont. At the same time, all 4 stand up and hold their titles high in the air as Mia has her arm around her man.
The driver's door opens and the back of a man is seen slowly making his way down to the ground. When he turns around its none other then
Paul Page. He is back and loving life. Page unlatches a small ladder from the side and sets it up so that Mia can get down first. J Mont puts down his IC title down and helps Mia get down with the ladder. Then picking up the IC title, J Mont throws it over his shoulder and walks down the small ladder as well. Paul Page takes the ladder and brings it to the other side. But before he can set it up, Rocco is already down. Must be nice to be young and energetic. Paul sets up the ladder for Amber Mansley as she takes her time getting down. The Fortunate Ones have arrived with a special appearance by Mia Mont. As the group unites in the front of the Monster Fire Truck, J Mont has a smirk on his face.
J MONT: I feel like something is missing. Where is the QUEEN that is going to take down John Cable?
Paul Page knows what to do as he walks over to the passenger door and sets up the ladder. The passenger door swings open and it's JENN MYST. SHE IS HERE with The Fortunate Ones tonight. Team Mont is in full effect. Jenny climbs down the ladder as Paul Page checks her out on the way down. Jenny joins the team in front of the Monster Fire Truck.
J MONT: Tonight's OUR NIGHT. There is no one on SMASH that is better than us. NO ONE. Not Hanari Carnes. Not Corey Bull. Not Damage and NOT that COWARD Enigma. Smash is OUR SHOW. Brawl is OUR SHOW. WGWF is OUR SHOW. I really hope Barrows has something to say to me today being here. I am a guest of Rocco and Amber. And Mia has something for Barrows as well too.
Team Mont has arrived and they are on their way into the arena. Paul Page is leading the way like a head usher. J Mont is holding Mia’s hand. Rocco and Amber are talking as they walk. But where did Jenny Myst disappear too? Before they all enter the arena, they turn around and notice Jenny is not with them.
AMBER MANSLEY: Where is Jenny?
J MONT: Making a POINT and STATEMENT!
ROCCO MONT: Like the Celtics did to the Pacers in Game 1?
J MONT: Fuck the PACERS. HEY JENNY…….. Do the damn thing!
Jenny Myst is standing on the side of the Monster Fire Truck and pulls this lever down and all of a sudden. The back of the Monster Fire Truck shoots out some Large Flames.
CJJ: HOLY SHIT! Did you see that?
PATRICK MATHEWS: Someone get security now. This is a bad sign.
CJJ: It’s a bad sign for Brawl because I know our RATINGS are sky high right now, just like those flames. Burn baby Burn.
PATRICK MATHEWS: All you care about is RATINGS. I care about the safety of our fans and talent in the back. The Fortunate Ones don't care about anyone but themselves. This is a recipe for disaster.
Jenny Myst with that big smile and laugh on her face, joins back up with the group. If you think you can top the arrival of The Fortunate Ones with Jenny Myst, then good luck trying. And if this is any indication what is going to happen tonight, then it's definitely going to get HOT IN HERE.
Paul Page opens the back door of the arena. The Fortunate Ones have entered the arena. Only time will tell what will happen next. But some things are for certain. Hanari Carnes will not get a X Division Title shot versus Amber Mansley. Corey Bull will never get another chance at the Bloodbath Championship as he loses AGAIN. And Jonathan Barrows will run into J Mont.
David Francis vs. Brooke Blakely
MEMPHIS BELLE It’s time for our first contest of the night! Introducing first, standing 5’2” and weighing 110 lbs, from Houston, Texas, here is BROOKE BLAKELY!!
The lights in the arena go out as a red light rolls through the arena. "Halloweenie IV Innards" hits the PA System. Brooke Hernandez walks out as she looks around the arena in a dark fashion. She slowly makes her way down the ramp and to the ring. She slides in and awaits her opponent.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Blakely hasn’t been pleased since her No Contest finish with Latoya Hixx on their Monday Night Brawl send-off. Tonight, though, she can start fresh.
CJJ: It’s a new day on Smash, anyone can move up below The Fortunate Ones to be star-fodder for them!!
MEMPHIS BELLE Her opponent, making his WGWF debut here tonight, standing 6’4” and weighing 225 lbs, from Memphis, Tennessee, here is DAVID FRANCIS!!!
The camera focuses onto the giant tron as the lights go down, and we can feel our audience getting anxious. The tron then lights up, and gives us a brief preview before it gets to the meat and potatoes of why we're here.
What it shows first is a phrase in white bold gothic style font.
"I created the nickname Morbid Wolf to survive an alcoholic father"
Followed by the name of its author. David Francis.
That fades as we are now ready to see the good.
Monster in Me begins playing over the PA system. As the audience rises to their feet clapping. The tron displays a black background following by gold streaks falling down like paint, or a similar blood effect. When it gets to the middle it's mixing together to create an image. Watching intently it reveals a black, and gold skull, as a name appears to the left side. David, and then to the right Francis. Then the tron shuts off.
The gold falling ember Pyro lights up the whole arena, as the lights up come, and we see David Francis at the top of the ramp. The audience then gets rowdy wildly cheering as I walk down to the ringside area slapping hands, and looking at all of the crazy posters around me. I then slide under the ropes and lean against the corner of the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: There’s a lot of excitement about Francis coming into the WGWF. He’s a veteran who could really climb the ladders here on Smash quite easily.
CJJ: I will admit, I wouldn’t mind Enigma choosing him to be his opponent at War Games. It’d be a hell of a fight. Then again, it’d be better if he chose J-Mont.
The bell sounds as our opening match for Monday Night Smash is underway. Blakely and Francis circle each other and then lock up. David Francis drives Brooke back into the ropes. The referee calls for the break before beginning to lay his five count. Francis slowly backs away at the three count. Brooke immediately complains about a hair pull, which mind you, didn’t happen. The crowd boos as the referee asks David about the hair.
PATRICK MATHEWS: The referee checking on the hair claims by Blakely as David Francis is making his Smash debut.
CJJ: Francis clearly pulled the hair, we all saw it.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Nah, he couldn’t have powered Brooke back into the ropes.
With the referee distracting Francis we see Blakely come off the ropes with a blasting forearm shot catching Francis by surprise. Blakely drives David back into a neutral corner and begins laying in shoulder blocks to the midsection to boos from the crowd, Blakely brings David to the ropes and shoots him across the ring with an Irish Whip attempt, Francis counters and it’s Blakely who is sent across the ring, Blakely bounces off the far side looking for a Flying Cross Body Block! David Francis catches Blakely in midair before countering with a Fall Away Slam!
David makes the cover hooking then ear leg.
1!!
2!!
THRE…
Blakely escapes with a kickout!
CJJ: See! Francis hooked the tights on that cover.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Would you stop!
Francis pops back up to his feet where he picks Blakely up and fires her into a set of buckles. Francis rushes in after Blakely who throws up a reverse elbow to the jaw of David Francis rocking him backward toward the center of the ring. Blakely hops up on the middle rope and leaps off with a flying reverse elbow that takes Francis down!
Blakely scurries into the cover with a side press and hook of the leg.
1!!
2!!
THRE…
David kicks out of the near fall while we see Blakely go right to a blatant choke with both hands across the throat drawing a count from the referee. The crowd boos as the count rages on before Blakely releases at the four count. The referee admonishes Blakely as she blows past him picking Francis up off the mat. Blakely rocks him with a European Uppercut that sends David back into the ropes. David is sent across the ring with an Irish Whip, Francis bounces off the near side while we see Blakely look for a back body drop only to eat a running swinging neckbreaker!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Francis shifted the tide back with that one!
David gets back to his feet where he sizes up Blakely and connects with a shinning wizard as she starts getting back to a vertical base with a smack that echoes throughout the building! David Francis gets back to his feet where he lets out a primal scream at the top of his lungs. Blakely starts rolling over to her chest and begins to push herself up off the mat. David reaches down snatching Blakely up off the mat and back to her feet! David sets up Blakely and drives her down into the mat with a Samoan Driver!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Blakley is driven into the mat with Paradox.
David makes the cover.
1!!
2!!
THREE!!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: DAVID FRANCIS
Match Time: 5:18
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PATRICK MATHEWS: A big victory for David Francis in his debut!
CJJ: I just don’t think Brooke’s heart was in this one. Very disappointing.
Francis gets his arm raised in triumph as we go to break.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, while most of America and the WGWF think that The Fortunates Ones are not nice people, they are all WRONG. We would love to let Enigma’s daughter know we hope she had a great birthday. And Amber’s mom even went out of her way to knit something special, just for you.
VOICE: Look at that. No one can ever say that The Fortunate Ones aren’t good people.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: The Fortunate Ones deserve a NOBEL PRIZE after that great gesture.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You truly are doing more crack then Pookie from New Jack City!
CJJ: Only way you will ever get out of that 05 Hyundai Elantra and into something nicer is if you sell crack or kiss The Fortunate Ones ass.
PATRICK MATHEWS: That will never happen. There is a better chance of the Arizona Cardinals winning a Super Bowl before I ever do that.
We see The Ceo Latoya Hixx is walking in the back talking to someone about her upcoming match while Cynthia Chambers stands right behind her
Cynthia Chambers: I'm here with The Ceo Latoya Hixx.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: it's an honor to be here Cynthia.
Chambers looks at the Ceo and ask her some important questions about WGWF
Cynthia Chambers: two or three weeks ago you were in a match with Brooke Hernandez. which is why neither of you didn't win the match cause it was a double count out and then this week you'll be facing Connor Mallory. on Monday night Smash care to explain Ms Hixx.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: what's there to explain Cynthia. Yea I'm sure that all of the WGWF Universe saw my double count out when me and Brooke. lost at the same time but we will get another rematch but as for this week I get to fight Connor Mallory. and once I beat him then hopefully I get to fight Amber Mansley for her Championship at War Games on WGWF.
Cynthia Chambers: and what about your rematch with Brooke Hernandez. does that still exists for the next Monday night Smash.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: actually Cynthia. I really don't know when will me and Brooke will fight each other but I do know one thing though and instead of getting ourselves a double count out two weeks ago the next time we meet again Brooke. why don't we make ourselves an No Disqualification match on June third at WGWF on Monday Night Smash?
Cynthia Chambers: but can you still defeat Connor Mallory tonight?
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: The Spruce Goose Connor Mallory. he doesn't stand a chance what he got himself into I mean he saw my match last Monday when I got counted out with Brooke Hernandez and now he wants a piece of The Ceo will he got his wish cause come tonight he's not gonna be seeing me as the Blueprint or The Standard nah Connor is gonna be seeing the new Ceo of Monday night Smash that's right The Ceo is ready for Connor Mallory. at WGWF on Monday night Smash.
Cynthia Chambers: is there anything else you like to say about Connor Mallory.
The Ceo| Latoya Hixx: as of matter of fact I do The Spruce Goose you maybe the toughest son of a gun but I'm your Ceo of this WGWF Division rather you or anyone else like it because come tonight in Indianapolis, IN then I will show you who runs this WGWF Division of Monday night Smash and you Can Bank on The C.E.O
Hixx signs off when Chambers continues talking
Cynthia Chambers: thanks for your support Latoya. and we will see you in action later tonight.
Cynthia Chambers: and hope to see her in action for the second when she takes on Connor Mallory. tonight on Monday night Smash.
Scene heads back down to the WGWF commentators and we send it to our ring announcer.
Monday Night Smash has been interesting to say the least. The recent action and segments that have taken over the atmosphere has been entertaining but the truth of the matter lies to what Amber Mansley has been developing as the WGWF X-Division Champion earning bonuses, better contractual obligations from the company and becoming more exclusive to the professional wrestling industry. The live broadcast transitions back from the commercial to the commentary featuring CJJ and Patrick Mathews who are enjoying calling the action.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Indianapolis! The fans for Monday Night Smash are going crazy here in the Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Our Smash Heavyweight Champion, Enigma, made a whopping announcement that shook this brand to the core. We’ve also heard from Latoya Hixx and many others along with the matches that have been an amazing showcase!
CJJ: I’m missing my lack of The Fortunate Ones! Why didn’t our X-Division Champion, Amber Mansley, open the show? I’d rather see her than that bald headed idiot Enigma!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well, in the ring we have a celebration ordered on behalf of The Fortunate Ones. In a little while, Amber Mansley will walk down to the ring with the X-Division Championship to officially announce her championship decree to all of WGWF.
CJJ: And later tonight in our co-main event, she will be in action dominating Hanari Carnes! She is the greatest of all time, the most beautiful of all time and Amber is the future of professional wrestling!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Okay, try not to have an orgasm…
CJJ: TOO LATE!!!
The camera immediately transitions to the main point of view showcasing the interior of the ring decorated with large portrait stands of Amber’s victory at WrestleWars and her crowning moments. The audience are booing the setup but the glitz and glamor of sparkles, pink roses, balloons and the canvas covered in a pink mat with The Fortunate Ones’ brand in the center of the ring. However, the resident ring announcer of WGWF, Memphis Belle, is at ringside with a microphone to do her cue.
MEMPHIS BELLE Ladies and gentlemen, introducing at this time, your NEW WGWF X-Division Champion and representing the Fortunate Ones, “The Influence” Amber Mansley!
“Break It Down” by Lil’ Debbie plays from the venue’s interior surround systems immediately sparking a plethora of negative reactions and boos from the Indianapolis audience. The lights in the arena begin to dim until total darkness encompasses the interior of the arena. A single spotlight beams down on the stage, center placed and in her outfit with the WGWF X-Division Championship on her shoulder is Amber Mansley. She holds onto the championship belt and raises it high above her head causing a special array of fireworks to emerge on either side of her.
She looks down to the audience once the lights have brightened to show everything to the audience watching at home. Amber struts down to the ring in her high sparkling heels ignoring the fans behind the barricades near ringside attempting to reach out to touch her or berating her from their protection. She stops right before the ring and taps the championship belt on her shoulder, Amber props herself for becoming champion and smiles waving the fans off as she climbs up the steel steps to the ring.
Upon reaching the apron, she rubs her hand across the top rope walking along the apron. Amber nods to the audience chanting her name without any care for her reaction, instead, she pumps her fist to the chant before moving through the ropes to get into the ring. Amber rolls her eyes and looks at the array of portraits capturing the moment she won the WGWF X-Division Championship.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Many in this company and our fans in unison aren’t too fond of The Fortunate Ones. They’ve been terrorzing this company but many have been disliking Amber Mansley especially after she won the WGWF X-Division Championship through the help of The Fortunate Ones.
CJJ: Anyone who says that is just jealous! Amber Mansley has worked hard to become X-Division Champion and she defended the belt alongside Joe last week on Smash. People need to wake up because it’s giving insecureeeeeeee.
PATRICK MATHEWS:: Please don’t ever talk like that again.
Amber takes a moment to walk around the ring as her entrance music has faded to silence. The audience has continued to express their hatred for her. With her music gone, their chants are the new songs bouncing off the walls and becoming louder as she walks around not showing any emotional reaction. She simply smiles gleefully and encourages their disdain for her.
AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS! AMBER SUCKS!
She holds the microphone in her hand and raises it to speak.
AMBER MANSLEY: Oh, you can continue to chant and scream at me. You can continue to tell me how much of a terrible person I am. Make your little misogynistic comments, make your disgusting insults, drag my name, tell me everything you feel about me. At the end of the day, it will never change the fact that I am your new WGWF X-Division Champion!
Amber removes the belt from over her right shoulder and holds it high in the air! The gesture alerts the audience to increase their boos and continue on with their reactions.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She’s gotten louder for sure.
CJJ: When you’re the champion, you can do whatever you want.
AMBER MANSLEY: Now with that said, The Fortunate Ones has reached a success higher than any of you combined will ever see. We were there when you made your jokes, laughed at us but at WrestleWars, the biggest stage of them all, we came out on top! Yes, despite all the things and jokes you’ve made, we are ones with the majority of championships in WGWF. So what does that tell you? You all were WRONG!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
AMBER MANSLEY: When I won this championship, I knew I had it in me. I don’t need you to chant “You Deserve It” especially when you say it for everyone who wins a championship nowadays. I knew I had the championship performance to hold this belt especially when Joe, my big brother, slapped some sense into me. I defeated Damage and grabbed this belt then last week on Monday Night Smash, I defended this belt next to my brother and you guys still can’t accept the fact we made you all look like bigger fools than you already are!
She takes a moment to chuckle after hearing the audience break out into fiercer negative reactions.
AMBER MANSLEY: I’m not upset. I’m enjoying this. I’m holding the most prestigious championship for our brand. Yes, the X-Division Championship now holds more prestige, worth and prize more than our pathetic Smash Champion, Enigma!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
She rolls her eyes.
AMBER MANSLEY: I don’t blame Jonathan Barrows for the position he’s in. He’s the general manager. His job just got harder because now what happens when you have a Fortunate One taking a championship higher than your established world champion of your own brand? You see Jonathan, I apologize because you’re a victim of business. The hottest star on your brand is shadowing your brand’s world champion but you spent all that time asking everyone in the company who would face Enigma but when your heavyweight champion interacted with me on social media, he backed off. He told me he didn’t want to face me which means the only logical interpretation is to what I know from the very beginning. Enigma fears The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh, you have got to be kidding me.
CJJ: Speak the truth girl!
AMBER MANSLEY: I mean, think about it. Enigma doesn’t have the star power, the talent nor the will to lead WGWF or Smash in this case. Enigma is a man who may have beaten everyone but The Fortunate Ones has destroyed all our opposition. Now that I hold this belt, I’ve already ascended to a level higher than him. The difference between Enigma and myself? He needs the championship, I make the championship. Enigma. Let me make this perfectly clear. You were smart to avoid me. You were wise to tell me hard pass. Jonathan Barrows doesn’t need the embarrassment when the man he puts faith in to be the top champion of our brand gets dismantled by a champion you don’t look at. Smart choice Enigma for someone who doesn’t think that much.
Amber takes a moment to slow clap and on top of that, she approaches her portraits and showcases them all.
AMBER MANSLEY: You know what? It’s not just Enigma. It’s WGWF. Chris Page and his band of yes men are the ones to lead this company but The Fortunate Ones are always the talk every damn show. You all can’t get us out of your mouth. Many of you have been thinking about us because you fear when your careers come to an end. Don’t you see? This is destiny. This is fate. The Fortunate Ones were bound to come to this company and takeover which is precisely what we’ve done!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
AMBER MANSLEY: Hey Chris Page, thank you for being on your hands and knees like every other old man who wants to be my sugar daddy. It’s nice to know you’ve found your place bowing down to my glory or being thrown off the stage at my hands!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Amber, what the hell?!
CJJ: Chris Page can’t even afford Kim Kardashian. How could he afford Amber Mansley?!
She applauds and takes a bow knowing that statement would almost have the audience in a riot. Amber holds onto the championship tightly and looks into the main camera view.
AMBER MANSLEY: Now that I hold the power on Smash, let me make this perfectly clear. If you want to be embarrassed, humiliated and dominated, you can be foolish to challenge me for the X-Division Championship. The Fortunate Ones are more powerful than ever. You really think you’ll be the one to tear us down? Absolutely not. I welcome you to try because fortune favors The Fortunate Ones!
“Break It Down” by Lil Debbie’ replays from the venue’s interior surround systems and the ringposts explode when Amber drops the microphone and raises the championship belt high in the air. The audience continues to boo but she places a hand on her chest and thanks them for their support.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well, Amber Mansley said her peace and it may have caused more chaos than expected. Our WGWF X-Division Champion has declared herself as the top champion on Smash. I wonder what Enigma and Jonathan Barrows have to say about that.
CJJ: It’s giving insecureeeee from you Patrick! Amber Mansley told the truth. She’s the best champion on this brand, the top champion and we should be thankful for her presence. To our beautiful queen, Amber Mansley!
Johnny Stylez vs. Thunder
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is scheduled for one fall. Coming down the aisle, standing 6’3” and weighing 220 lbs, from El Paso, Texas, here is one-half of the Wrath of the Storm, THUNDER!!
"Riding The Storm Out" by REO Speedwagon begins to play. Thunder appears on the entryway, letting out a loud yell that echoes throughout the arena. He then strikes a few poses before making his way to the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’re seeing Thunder in the rare singles contest here today, wrestling without his brother, Lightning.
CJJ: I don’t think it’ll make much of a difference.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You never know. Some wrestlers started out as tag-team competitors, and then excelled on their own, leaving their partners behind.
CJJ: Well, it’d answer the age-old question of what’s worse, Thunder or Lightning…
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent, standing 6’4” and weighing 245 lbs, from New Orleans, Louisiana, here is the man formerly known as Johnny Stylez, JESTYR SERYOUS!!
“Someone, Anyone” by Anberlin begins to play, as Seryous walks out of the back with a grin on his face. He heads down the ramp and straight towards the ring, his eyes only for his opponent. He climbs up onto the apron, still creepily focused on the wrestler, before stepping through the ropes.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Stylez, aka Seryous, has been making waves as part of the Toxik tag-team with Synn. But tonight, he’s on his own as he returns to singles competition.
CJJ: This is a guy I’d never want to meet in a dark alley… or a lighted alley. Really, any kind of alley.
PATRICK MATHEWS: So who would you be more worried about? Seryous… or Synn?
CJJ: *gulp* I don’t want to even imagine that.
The bell rings. Thunder nods to the referee, saying he’s the legal man and will be starting this contest. The referee is quick to tell Thunder that he’s the ‘only’ man for his ‘team’, and that it’s time to get going. Thunder nods, having forgotten. He comes forward, daring Seryous to lock up with him. They do so, with Thunder actually being able to push Seryous back to the corner. He pushes Seryous into the ‘buckle, with the referee calling for the break. Thunder does so, stepping back and letting out a yell of happiness at having accomplished a feat of strength. Seryous doesn’t seem impressed.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Thunder may not be used to being in a singles match, but you can’t deny that he is a very powerful individual.
CJJ: I suppose. But he’s certainly got more weaknesses than strength on the scales in my opinion. For instance, he never should have just let Seryous out of the corner. Hit him when you can!
The two men circle again, with Thunder wanting another lock-up. The two come together, with Thunder quickly getting Seryous into a headlock. He moves towards the side, as if to tag someone in, but then remembers that he’s on his own, and looks confused for a second about what to do at this point. His hesitation is too much, as Seryous suddenly lifts him up, slamming Thunder backfirst to the mat!! Thunder feels the pain as Seryous gets up, immediately positioning himself behind Thunder. He then delivers the Humbler (Backstabber), adding to Thunder’s agony!! The big man rolls to near the ropes, clinging at him, as Seryous gets to his feet, just seemingly studying him.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can never really tell what Jestyr Seryous is thinking.
CJJ: No, and I wouldn’t want to. I’d probably go mad going into that head of his…
As Thunder struggles to get up, Seryous is right there, locking onto him and delivering the Rearview (Fameasser)!!! Thunder’s down, and possibly available for a pin attempt, but Seryous doesn’t even consider it. Instead, he grabs at Thunder’s legs, hauling him back towards the center of the ring.He then twists Thunder’s legs around, locking him into the Tap Out Bitch submission!!! The T.O.B. is fully applied, with Thunder immediately screaming out in desperate pain!! The referee moves around him, asking Thunder if he wants to tap out, with Thunder shouting out Lightning’s name in response. He calls to his brother multiple times, with Seryous intensifying the hold, until finally Thunder starts slapping the mat! The referee signals for the bell, with Seryous dropping the hold.
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WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: JOHNNY STYLEZ/JESTYR SERYOUS
Match Time: 6:29
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PATRICK MATHEWS: Thunder has to tap out, and we see another victory for a member of Toxik!
CJJ: I think Thunder made the right call. He got off easy in this one, relatively speaking.
The ref goes to raise Seryous’ arm, but thinks better of it due to the look on Seryous’ face. Instead, he goes to check on Thunder, who is still asking where his brother is. Seryous turns and walks off, content with the victory.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, it has been brought to everyone’s attention that the Smash Champion Enigma has been acting like a COWARD. Dodging challenges from The Fortunate Ones. Especially J Mont. Since Enigma is scared of a REAL Challenge, we have gone out of our way to make sure that Enigma has something to play with since he is too much of a BITCH to accept the challenge.
VOICE: What a great gift and very thoughtful of The Fortunate Ones. Now Enigma can sit in the corner by himself and play with the magnetic letters that spell out COWARD!
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: Pure Brilliance right there!
PATRICK MATHEWS: J Mont is playing with FIRE right now!
CJJ: Fire? The man knows what he is doing. He has burnt down 2 General Managers Offices and now he is in the head of Enigma like no one else has ever done here in the WGWF!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Enigma might be the only person here who can finally shut up J Mont and The Fortunate Ones!
CJJ: J Mont 2024. Mark My Words!
The cameras are picking up in the back where you can see Gus Sinclair, who seems to be on a mission!
GUS SINCLAIR: Ladies and Gentleman, i am trying to keep up with the Current WGWF Intercontinental Champion, J Mont. He is on the phone right now, and it's hard to hear what he is saying, but I did pick up one tab of information. Something about the reveal happening on the next Brawl, but that is all I could pick up.
J Mont, who is on the phone starts to get a gut feeling that something doesn't seem right. As he turns around, he can see the camera and Gus standing there, looking at him like a piece of meat. J Mont says something quick and ends the call.
J MONT: You have to be kidding me Gus. Are you spying on me? Are you stalking me? What is your problem?
GUS SINCLAIR: Never hurts to have a good story!
J MONT: You want a good story Gus? Well, I will give you one right now.
J Mont puts his arm around Gus, as he looks directly into the camera.
J MONT: Tonight is just going to be another night that The Fortunate Ones run things. And the best part? We have the assistance of Jenny Myst, who is without her Miriam right now, but she will be back real soon. You see, Gus, I might not be on Smash as they like to say, but The Fortunate Ones are the reason that Jonathan Barrows has looked so good at doing his job. Take us away, and all you have is a show taking up a time slot losing money. When you have a tight knit family like myself, Mia, Rocco, Amber and now Jenny, it makes things easier because we know we can trust one another and be there for eachother.
GUS SINCLAIR: So you have no regrets at burning down the offices of Jonathan Barrows and Jack Daniels? You have no regrets of slandering Enigma on Brawl?
J Mont turns his head towards Gus and looks him in the eyes. It’s a stare of death. J Mont was not happy with what Gus just asked. Now turning his attention back to the camera, J Mont gives that sinister smirk that only he can do.
J MONT: Regrets? The only regret I ever had was trusting Enigma to stand by my side like I did his. He turned his back on me. Ripped apart the brotherhood we had. Turned his back on family. For christ sakes, Enigma was in my wedding and part of the Groomsmen. So to say I have any regrets is funny. This is PERSONAL now. A line was crossed and the only thing to do now is cross it and take the Smash Title off of Enigma. And once I am the NEW SMASH CHAMPION, Enigma will be humbled and I will bet he will want to talk to me and apologize for his actions. But, all I can do now is sit like a fat, unemployed stay at home dad and wait to see what Enigma chooses. Odds are, Enigma will choose the CEO LATOYA HIXX since he likes the easy title defenses. He is scared that I am going to pull a ROCKY on him and take him down like the Russian got taken down.
GUS SINCLAIR: What about Barrows and Daniels?
J MONT: What else do I need to say about these 2. I feel like Chris Page is using them as puppets. I feel the draft was completely done by Chris Page in an attempt to break up The Fortunate Ones and send J Mont on his own island alone with no help or family. But boy, did that backfire on all 3 of them. Not only did we leave Wrestle Wars with 3 championship belts, but we still run both shows. You will never be able to KILL The Fortunate Ones. Every time you think you have us down or figured out, we come back stronger and 2 steps ahead. In this industry today, there might only be a handful of people who can keep up with the mind games I play and the moves I make. Page thought he was the top dog with that but found out the hard way he is just an amateur. Devlin put on his big boy pants coming at me only to have them fall to the ground and everyone laughing at him and his Chow sized penis. It’s simple Gus. Smash has The Fortunate Ones, but Brawl too will soon have its Fortunate Ones as well. Thankfully, I have Jenny Myst by my side on Brawl to help fight off the 4763678465 enemies that Daniels drafted to take me out. And also have my Cholo to help as well, but at the end of the day, they put me on an Island on Brawl. Hoping that i won't survive and fail, but guess what bitches. I am stronger than ever and have the best talent aligned with me. I got their back and they got my back. But, i do want to say that if you need an island to travel too, i got a great recommendation for you.
GUS SINCLAIR: Mont Island?
J MONT: Think about it dumb ass. Page orchestrated this whole split with Barrows and Daniels. I am sure they got some nice bonuses or maybe a night with Candice Page at the Rabbit, i don't know. But I do know that they thought putting me on Brawl that i would just either fun away or fail. I dont FAIL. I adjust and make shit happen. Sure, when I first got there, I was on MONT ISLAND, but now I have some guests hanging out there with me. Sucks to be Page, Barrows, Daniels and Knight. Just when they thought they had the ball in their court and the home court advantage to get the win, the tides are turning. Buckle up, because the fun is just starting. More shocks and surprises to come. Mi Gente, Manténgase al tanto!
J Mont looks at Gus and takes 2 steps away before turning and connecting with a JKO on Gus Sinclair. Gus is down and out. You can see security running down the hallway as J Mont walks in the opposite direction.
CJJ: Shots fired i would say!
PATRICK MATHEWS: How is this man not in jail yet? He has been hurting people every show that are not on the active roster.
CJJ: You cross J Mont the wrong way, you are going to get a JKO. Everyone knows that. I cannot wait til you get one.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He knows I will sue his ass for everything he has, if he tries that!
CJJ: I think JKO needs to be a National Holiday!
Latoya Hixx vs. Connor Mallory
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is scheduled for one fall. Coming to the ring first, standing 5’5” and weighing 115 lbs, from Boston, Massachusetts, she is the CEO of Smash, LATOYA HIXX!!
When Mone hit's she comes out wearing a all white gear and Sunglasses and Ceo Brass Knuckles and walks out on stage and grooves and steps her heel toe and heads straight down towards the ramp and slaps some kids and adults and gets in front of the camera and show them her new Ceo Brass Knuckles and gets in the ring and takes off her shades and and her wrestling gear and hands it to the camera men and waits for her Opponent arrival.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hixx is making her debut on Smash after her controversial no-contest against Brooke Blakely. We’ve already seen Brooke come up short tonight. What will Hixx be able to do?
CJJ: This is her chance to show the world that the CEO is an all-star.
MEMPHIS BELLE Her opponent, standing 6’6” and weighing 272 lbs, from Chicago, Illinois, here is The Spruce Goose, CONNOR MALLORY!!
"Red White & Blue" by Lynyrd Skynyrd plays as the Spruce Goose comes out of the back holding an American flag. He waves it back and forth ignoring the boos from the crowd and stands it upright, saluting it. He then hands the flag off to an assistant before walking down to the ring to fight for his country.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Mallory has come into this one with a chip on his shoulder, not wanting someone like Latoya Hixx to replace him on the pecking order here at Smash.
CJJ: Well, it’s not like Mallory has set the world on fire, but his potential is still incredible. I would think that if he focuses entirely on business, he can win here tonight.
As the bell sounds, Hixx steps forward, smiling… only to have to duck quickly to avoid the lariat from Mallory! He stops himself before hitting the corner, spinning around and charging forward again… and Hixx trips him up, trying to twist him into the Bridging Crossface!!! The crowd goes wild as Hixx tries to lock in her submission on the much larger wrestler, but Mallory is able to shove her off and roll out of the ring, looking furious at this attempt. He smashes on the side of the apron, running his hands through his hair, as Hixx gets to her feet and dares him to come back in.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Hixx nearly ended this one in record time, but Mallory managed to escape.
CJJ: He was just in too much of a rush. He’s got to work on getting focused!
Mallory doesn’t let the ref’s count get too high, as he climbs back onto the apron and steps through the ropes. Hixx is ready, walking up to him to lock up. Mallory moves like he’s willing to lock, but at the last second, he raises his knee up, catching Hixx in the gut! Before Hixx can recover, Mallory grabs hold of her and delivers the exploder suplex, throwing Hixx down! Mallory then moves in, not letting Hixx get away, as he gets her in the air again and lands a German suplex, throwing the wrestler around at will. Hixx, hurting, tries to grabs the ropes, but Mallory is back up and locking onto her, lifting her into the air and hitting a Northern Lights suplex!! He keeps his back bridged up, hanging on, as the referee slides into position…
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But Hixx is able to kick out!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Connor Mallory is showing off his excellent technical knowledge with those suplexes. He’s obviously been well-trained.
CJJ: It didn’t win the match for him, though. Technique isn’t everything.
PATRICK MATHEWS: So says the lonely bachelor…
CJJ: I… what? I’m not lonely! I have dates all the time!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Uh huh…
With a cocky smile now on his face, Mallory gets up, grabbing at a struggling Hixx. But Hixx spins around, kicking upwards right into Mallory’s jaw!! Mallory stumbles back, as Hixx gets to her feet. She runs at Mallory, who tries to recover by grabbing at her. But Hixx does a slide through his legs, ending up behind him. She hits the ropes again and rushes back, with Mallory turning to catch her as she leaps into a flying crossbody. But Mallory hangs on, walking for a few steps with Hixx in his arms. He goes to throw her away… but Hixx is able to pop up and catch his head, twisting him down with a leaping DDT!! She makes the cover on the stunned Mallory, hanging on…
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And Mallory shoves her off, keeping this one going! Hixx immediately gets up and heads towards the turnbuckle, climbing up quickly, knowing that she’s got to keep the pressure on. She sets herself at the top, looking down at Mallory, before leaping with a frog splash. She folds in mid-air, coming down on Mallory… but Mallory rolls to the right at the last second, avoiding the majority of the impact. He pops up, with Hixx’s ankle in tow, wrenching it back with an ankle lock!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh no!! Hixx got caught!!
CJJ: Will Hixx tap out to save her career??
Hixx is scrambling frantically to get free, trying to save herself, as Mallory lets her get close to the ropes, before yanking her back away again. He seems to cockily be making a game of it, letting her near salvation before stopping it. The referee is circling them, looking for any signs of a submission. He gets a little too close to Hixx, though, who pushes past his leg, using him for a bit more leverage to throw herself forward. Mallory, surprised, tries to pull her back again, but not before Hixx makes contact with the bottom rope!! The referee calls for the break, with Mallory shaking his head rapidly, saying that it doesn’t count. The ref disagrees, starting a five count, with Mallory having no choice but to end it.
CJJ: Boy, the referee really screwed that one up.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, CJJ. He was just doing his job. Hixx DID touch the bottom rope with her hand!
CJJ: But was it long enough to really call for the break?
Mallory is in the referee’s face now, telling him that he should have never broken the hold. The referee tells Mallory to back off, but Mallory doesn’t, sticking his finger right in the referee’s face, demanding that he do a better job as a true American. The referee pushes Mallory’s hand away, causing Mallory to get even angrier. He steps up right into the ref’s face, glaring at him as he talks about the future of the WGWF needing preferential treatment. It’s getting ugly in there, but it all changes when Latoya Hixx hops over on her bad ankle, catching Mallory from behind and twisting him into a unique roll-up, hanging onto the big man as the referee immediately drops to make the count…
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THREE!!!!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: LATOYA HIXX
Match Time: 7:35
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Mallory kicks out right after the count, sitting up and denying the pin counts, but the referee is already raising Latoya Hixx’s hand.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh my god! What an upset! Mallory left himself open, and The CEO gets the victory!!
CJJ: Oh, man!! What a blatantly fast count from that referee! He should be fined!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What? That count was perfectly fine!
CJJ: I think we’ll need to get a review of this one…
Hixx quickly steps out of the ring, going to celebrate, as Mallory angrily confronts the referee, apparently agreeing that the count was fast. The referee denies it, saying it was the standard count. He turns to leave… and Mallory starts attacking him!!! He gets the referee up into the air, delivering America The Beautiful, leaving the referee laid out!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: That will be a major fine for Connor Mallory!
CJJ: Extenuating circumstances. That referee deserved it.
Mallory fumes in the ring, as Hixx stands on the stage, showing off to the crowd and smiling.
CJJ: I am getting word that there is something going outside the office of Jonathan Barrows.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Let me guess? J Mont is there!
CJJ: I guess we are about to find out, but if Barrows was smart, he would listen to Mont and extend him a contract.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He is trespassing. Arrest that man and send him back to Brawl!
The camera’s pick up in front of the office of Jonathan Barrows. Security is there and it's hard to see what's going on with all the commotion. But, that's all going to come to an end as Barrow's door opens up and out walks Jonthan Barrows.
JONATHAN BARROWS: What is the problem here?
SECURITY GUARD 1: Mr. Barrows. Mrs. Montuori over here was trying to get into your office.
SECURITY GUARD 2: She even kicked me in the balls too!
MIA MONT: MY FOOT didn’t feel a thing so i wonder where your balls are!
Jonathan Barrows is shaking his head because he has a show to run and dealing with a circus was not on his agenda tonight.
JONATHAN BARROWS: How can I help you Mia?
MIA MONT: It’s Mrs. Montuori to you and can we go inside so we can discuss something in private?
JONATHAN BARROWS: You mean my NEW OFFICE since your husband set fire to my other?
MIA MONT: That’s what I want to talk to you about.
Jonathan Barrows seems a little hesitant but then finally waves off the security guards and lets Mia walk in first. Barrows then turns around to the security guards.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Keep a lookout. Wherever Mia is, J Mont is not far behind.
The security guards get into position as Barrows and a camera man enter the office, where Mia is waiting with her arms folded. As the door closes, Barrows walks around and takes a seat on his leather chair.
MIA MONT: No shit on that one huh?
JONATHAN BARROWS: Don’t worry, the fines are just a start of the punishments.
MIA MONT: That is why I am here. I figure I could put an end to all of the fines and punishments.
JONATHAN BARROWS: How do you plan on doing that when your MAN was the reason for all of this, with his little posse of misfits.
MIA MONT: I have something for you that should help cover everything.
MIA reaches into her pocket and pulls out a blank check from J MONT CORP. Being a check signer, Mia can do this. Mia grabs a pen off Barrows desk and starts to fill out the check in front of Barrows. Making the check out to WGWF Smash Brand and signing it with her name, which is valid. She fills out the amount now, which is $250,000. Mia then hands the check to Barrows. Imagine how much cash that is when the check is cashed.
MIA MONT: There you go Barrows. We are good now. Water under the bridge. Everything is solved and fixed just like that.
Barrows looks at the check and then the amount. Kinda shocked at the moment.
JONATHAN BARROWS: That is a lot more than the remaining amount for the damages Mia.
MIA MONT: MRS. MONTUORI. You don't have the privilege to call me Mia.
Mia starts to walk towards the door, but turns around before opening the door.
MIA MONT: The reason it's more Barrows is because my HUSBAND wanted to give you an advance because this WAR with you is far from over. So he is paying for damages ahead of time so you don't have to worry about filling out paperwork for fines and so on. Sorry that you are not FORTUNATE BARROWS. And hope you enjoy TEAM MONT taking over the WGWF after War Games. And oh yeah, take a few dollars out of there and buy your wife some flowers you cheap bastard with your JCPENNEY clearance rack suit on.
Mia opens the door and slams it just as quickly. Jonathan Barrows is just sitting there in his office like what the fuck just happened.
CJJ: Big Ballah Mia handling business for The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You mean Mrs. Montuori? This new attitude of Mia’s makes me sick. J Mont has worn off on her.
CJJ: J Mont and Mia are such a power couple, I love it. You wish you had a ride or die like Mia.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I’ll Pass. The World can keep the Mia’s, the Amber’s and the Jenny’s. We need more women like Lexi Gold.
CJJ: Your best bet is Lexi Fold, but good like fighting John Gable for her!
Nova Jackson vs. Taylor Sweet vs. Damage
MEMPHIS BELLE: Ladies and gentlemen the following contest is a Triple Threat match scheduled for one fall with a 20-minute time limit.
The crowd cheers slightly.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Introducing first, already in the ring… NOVA JACKSON!
Nova gets a nice reaction and he nods at the fans..
MEMPHIS BELLE: Her opponent, also already in the ring… TAYLOR SWEET!
The crowd also gives a nice reaction but she doesn’t seem to care.
MEMPHIS BELLE: and their opponent…
Before the Tron plays the Lights in the arena goes pitch black, The Tron play showing 3 little girls playing and looks at the camera and say, "He is Here" and then slowly fades to black. A man's voice say" Run" followed by “Untamed” by Jacob Lizotte hits the PA system and The Damage's video plays on the Tron. The lights in the arena flickers in rhythmic to the beats. As the themes builds more Damage comes out from behind the curtains and stops at the arena as the crowd goes crazy. He is seen wearing coolers for his eyes with Silver tank-tops with "The Untamed Demon" printed on the tank top below his chest and a leather Sleeveless Vest over his tank top. The word “DAMAGE” is pasted with Diamonds on back of the Sleeveless vest . He is seen wearing a long leather pants with and black boots. Two elbow pads are seen on his elbow.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Making his way to the ring from Detroit, Michigan… Weighing in at 328 lbs and standing at 6’10” tall… Here is The Untamed Demon… “DAAAAAAAAAAAAAMAGE!
With a smirk on his face and starts walking down the ramp looking focused on the ring as he neglects the fans who were stretching their hand in hopes to touch his body. He reaches the end of the ramp and is about to walk towards the ring apron when he gets surprised by Nova Jackson who comes flying at him through the ropes with a diving suicide!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Looks like Nova didn’t feel like waiting for Damage to make his methodical entrance to the ring!
CJJ: Not a bad strategy when going up against a big man like damage, got to hit him early and often.
Damage stumbles backwards into the guardrail and Nova quickly jumps on the apron, then, with his back to Damage, he jumps on the ropes and springboards, delivering a moonsault right onto damage! Damage drops to one knee and Nova jumps to his feet, pumped with the crowd behind him. While on one knee, Nova hooks him by his head and drops him with a short DDT! Nova jumps to his feet and then pulls the big man up before throwing him inside the ring. He gets inside the ring and he gets in himself and now the ref calls for the bell, officially starting the match. Taylor catches Nova off guard with a drop kick that sends him stumbling to the corner before she jumps on Damage and makes the pin.
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PATRICK MATHEWS: and a huge kick out by Damage, who body presses Taylor across the ring! Now that’s power!
CJJ: Taylor thought she could be slick and steal the win after Nova did all the work. It’s going to take a lot more to put down “The Big Deal”.
Damage sits up but Nova charges at him and nails him with a diving elbow drop. He now attempts a pin but Damage kicks out before even the ref can get down for the count. Nova realizing he has to keep the high flying moves going, gets to his feet and then runs towards the ropes where he springboards and as Damage gets to his feet, Nova nails him with a drop kick! Taylor takes advantage of this, telling Nova that they need to work together and Nova reluctantly agrees. Taylor tells Nova to go to the corner and when he does, she whips him out of it, reversal by Nova and Taylor delivers a splash on Damage. Taylor gets out of the way and now Nova charges at Damage and delivers a splash himself. Now together they bring Damage out of the corner and hook him for a double suplex! They try to get him up, but Damage blocks it. They release him and rain down forearm shots to his back before double hooking him again and attempting the suplex again. They get him half way up but again Damage blocks it and the two go to rain down forearms again but this time Damage roars and grabs both by their throats! The crowd cheers loudly, expecting a double chokeslam.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Taylor and Nova decided to team up against Damage, making this essentially a handicap match.
CJJ: Yeah but look all they have managed to do so far is piss off the monster, and they may be going for a ride right now.
Taylor and Nova fight him off however, both kicking him repeatedly in the midsection. They then run towards the ropes, and go for a tandem clothesline but instead is Damage who explodes with a double clothesline! Damage appears to have had enough, grabbing Nova and lifting him over his shoulder before going to the corner and dropping him on the top turnbuckle with snake eyes! He then bounces himself off the ropes, and as Nova stumbles out of the corner, Damage nails him with a big boot to the face! Nova is down but Damage doesn’t go for the pin, instead he turns his attention to Taylor who was using the ropes to pull herself up. Damage grabs her, lifts her with a gutwrench before dropping her with a sidewalk slam! Now Damage goes for the pin.
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2!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Nova with a last minute save or this match would have been over.
CJJ: Yeah it didn’t seem like Taylor was going to kick out after a 300 plus pound man dropped most of his weight on her 134-pound frame.
Nova doesn’t give Damage a chance to get up, pummeling him with rights and lefts on his head. Nova now does bring him up and whips him towards the ropes and Damage easily reverses it. Nova bounces off but he goes for a crossbody on Damage, however, he easily catches him! Damage looks to be going for a fall-away slam, But Taylor, who had climbed to the second corner behind him, jumps off, grabbing him by his head and takes him down with a neckbreaker, causing Nova to fall on top of Damage. Nova quickly hooks the big man’s legs for the pin, but Taylor pulls him off and then she pins Damage but now Nova pulls her off. They both get to their feet and begin arguing allowing damage to get to his feet. They quickly stop arguing and go after Damage but he surprises them by grabbing both by their necks! There is no stalling this time as he lifts both of them up and delivers a double chokeslam! The crowd lets out a loud “OH!” after the devastating move and Damage kneels and puts a hand on each one, pinning both at the same time.
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Th.. kick out!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Well it looks like the alliance between Jackson and Sweet is over, and it cost them big time.
CJJ: Well that’s the downside to working together in a three-way match, only one wrestler can win, but neither look like a winner right now.
Damage gets to his feet and picks up Nova now and hooks him for a suplex, he gets him up, but delivers his patented “Nightmare” jackhammer instead! Damage makes the pin and the ref counts!
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2!!
The… no! Taylor makes the save! She rains down forearm shots on Damage but still can’t prevent the big man from getting up and then he simply pushes her away. She charges at him and he goes for a big boot, however Taylor ducks, puts on the break and then delivers a shoulder tackle to the back of Damage’s leg, dropping him to one knee! She then jumps on his back and applies a sleeper hold she calls “Sweet Dreams”, as she wraps her legs around the torso of damage! The ref checks with Damage to see if he wants to give up but Damage shouts no before getting to his feet and stumbling a bit before driving Taylor against the corner, breaking the hold. Damage stumbles towards the middle of the ring and Taylor runs out of the corner and delivers another shoulder tackle, this time to the back of the other leg, dropping him to his knees. She then jumps on top of him again, applying her submission finisher again.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Could Taylor Sweet actually do it? Could she put the big man to sleep?!
CJJ: I don’t know, she is trying her hardest but can’t ignore the size difference here, even if she managed to chop the big man down.
Damage drops to all fours and the ref is checking him to see if he wants to give up or if he is going to pass out, but just then, Nova Jackson is back up and he grabs Taylor from behind, pulling her off Damage and dropping her with a German suplex! He doesn’t bridge it, but instead rolls on top of her for the pin!
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Kick out!!!
Nova gets to his feet and sees Damage stumbling to his and Nova goes for his “Gravity Breaker finisher”, a leaping horizontal ax kick across the face, but we don’t even get to the second part as Damage catches Nova and plants him with a powerbomb!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage is looking unstoppable!!
CJJ: Well, SOMEONE’S going to try and stop him!!
In the ring, Damage stands tall, stepping towards Nova… as a large, masked wrestler wearing “The Fortunate Ones” best-selling t-shirt slides in behind him, wielding a steel chair!! He brings it up, smashing it hard into Damage’s back!! Damage stumbles forward, then spins around, only to take a chair shot to the head!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: No!! It’s Joe Montuori!! He’s trying to take out Damage!!
CJJ: No, you idiot, that’s not Joe! Maybe… it’s Rocco?
PATRICK MATHEWS: But the build’s not right… who IS that?? He’s obviously with The Fortunate Ones!! Or at least a fan of them…
CJJ: Well, it’s CLEARLY not Amber Mansley…
PATRICK MATHEWS: Thanks for that epic commentary, CJJ.
CJJ: You’re welcome, Patrick.
Damage is down, as the masked man celebrates with the bent chair. The referee moves in, cautiously warning him to leave the ring, not wanting a taste of that chair himself. Since it’s a Triple Threat, he can’t disqualify the assault, so the match continues. The masked man goes over to Taylor, trying to get her up. Behind them, though, Damage suddenly sits up!! He rises to his feet, his expression completely changed, as the masked man turns towards him… and gets goozled!!! The masked man struggles, jumping up and down, as Damage carries him easily over to the edge of the ring… and chokeslams him over the ropes and to the floor!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Jesus!!
CJJ: Well, we’ll soon know who that guy actually was, once the doctors release the autopsy report.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage’s face looks so different… like someone else is behind the controls…
Damage turns back, seeing Nova once again running at him. But Damage effortlessly catches him, putting him up onto his shoulders before spinning him around and delivering a thunderous death valley driver powerbomb!!! Damage doesn’t get a chance to go for the pin as Taylor once again jumps on his back, but she kind of overshots the jump, and lands on Damage shoulders. He holds her up, before signaling across his neck that is over. He spins her around into a power-bomb position, then lifts her up even higher before bringing her down on top of Nova with his Highway to Hell-Elevated Powerbomb! Damage now pins his stacked opponents as the ref gets down for the count!
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THREE!!!
The bell rings.
MEMPHIS BELLE: Here is your winner… “The Untamed Demon” DAAAAAAAAMAGE!
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WINNER VIA PINFALL: DAMAGE
Match Time: 6:47
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The ref raises Damage’s arm in victory as the crowd cheers loudly.
PATRICK MATHEWS: A great win by Damage there who wins the triple threat match that if we’re honest, was more of a handicap match, especially with the interference.
CJJ: Well Taylor and Nova had to do whatever it took to take the big man down… I mean their combined weight barely matched Damage’s. It was an uphill battle for them, but for Damage, it was business as usual.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, CJJ. Something seemed really different there at the end. I hope the guy’s head is alright after those chair shots…
The referee raises Damage’s arm, with Damage looking over at him, a bit of confusion on his face. He sees the two downed wrestlers, then pumps his arm in the air, celebrating the victory.
A Voice can be heard over the PA systems of the Arena.
VOICE: Ladies and Gentleman, everyone has been salivating over who J Mont is going to pick for his team. Who Devlin is going to pick for his team. Right now, Team Devlin needs to pick up the slack because with himself, Page and Stone, they are behind right now compared to Team Mont with Amber Mansley and Jenny Myst. But here is a clue as to who the 4th member of Team Mont is going to be.
VOICE: That’s right. J Mont has a FORMER World Champion coming on board. You won't hear who it is tonight, but the warning shot has been fired towards team Devlin.
THIS ADVERTISEMENT HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FORTUNATE ONES!
CJJ: CHOLO! CHOLO! CHOLO!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Cholo is the CURRENT World Champion knucklehad.
CJJ: You have to know how the mind of J Mont works. Cholo is also a FORMER World Champion too. The Mind Games Patrick!
PATRICK MATHEWS: WOW! For once, you actually make sense. If J Mont has Cholo in the bag, Team Devlin is in trouble.
CJJ: Team Mont! Place your bets now!
Hanari Carnes vs. Amber Mansley
MEMPHIS BELLE The next match is a non-title match scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, standing 6’5” and weighing 240 lbs, from Santo Domingo, DR, here is HANARI CARNES!!
Danza Kuduro hits and Hanari spins and dances his way out to the ramp in traditional latin Bachata style. He is carrying the flag of the Dominican Republic on a flag pole over his shoulder. He swings his hips and points at the ladies in the front row, winking and making the gun symbol with his thumb and index finger of his free hand. He spins again and walks his way down to the ring with a cocky head swing and a million dollar smile. Climbing the ring steps he gets into the ring, getting on the top rope and waving the flag a few times before jumping down and preparing for the match.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Carnes has a major opportunity tonight. If he can defeat Amber Mansley here, he immediately gets a title shot on the next Smash!
CJJ: I really don’t think a fluke victory should be rewarded. But I don’t see it happening anyway, as Amber is going to stand tall here.
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent, standing 5’7” and weighing 143 lbs, representing The Fortunate Ones, here is “THE INFLUENCE” AMBER MANSLEY!!
Amber Mansley emerged from the backstage area, her presence commanding the attention of everyone in the arena. She walked with purpose, her eyes locked on the ring, exuding an aura of intensity and determination. The fans were mixed as usual, not approving of anyone from The Fortunate Ones.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Mansley doesn’t look intimidated in the least here.
CJJ: Why should she? This is going to be a walk in the park for a future WGWF World Champion!
As Amber entered the ring, she locked eyes with Hanari, and the tension between them was palpable. The referee signaled for the bell, and the match was underway.
The two wrestlers circled each other, each looking for an opening. Hanari, known for his strength and technical prowess, moved in with a series of quick jabs, testing Amber's defenses. Amber, renowned for her agility and striking ability, dodged and weaved, countering with a swift kick to Hanari's midsection.
Hanari staggered back, surprised by the ferocity of Amber's strike. He quickly recovered and lunged forward, locking up with Amber in a test of strength. The crowd roared as they pushed against each other, muscles straining. Hanari's superior size and strength began to give him the edge, but Amber cleverly shifted her weight, using leverage to break free and deliver a sharp elbow to Hanari's jaw.
Hanari stumbled, but he quickly regained his footing, admiration glinting in his eyes. This was going to be a battle for the ages. He charged at Amber, aiming to take her down with a powerful clothesline, but she ducked under his arm and countered with a spinning heel kick that connected with the side of his head. Hanari went down, and Amber immediately went for the cover.
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Hanari kicked out with authority, the crowd cheering for the resilience of both competitors.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Neither wrestler is the most admired in the WGWF, but we’re still seeing an excellent competition from both of them, as they look to steal the show tonight!
CJJ: It was stolen the moment Amber walked down the ramp, Patrick.
Amber didn't let up, grabbing Hanari's arm and transitioning into an armbar. She wrenched his arm, trying to force a submission, but Hanari's strength was too much. He powered out of the hold, lifting Amber off the mat and slamming her down with a thunderous powerbomb.
The crowd erupts in a mix of shock and cheers, witnessing Amber's sheer will to survive and fight back. The atmosphere is electric, every fan on the edge of their seat, sensing the momentum shift.
Amber, despite the pain, prepares herself for the next move. The referee, now fully awake, starts to restore order, unaware of the brass knuckles' role in the sudden turn of events. Hanari, still dazed, realizes that his moment of dominance has been shattered.
Amber lay on the mat, dazed from the impact, and Hanari went for the pin.
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Amber kicked out just in time, the fans on their feet, applauding the sheer determination of both wrestlers.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can tell Carnes really wants this victory here tonight.
CJJ: What superstar wouldn’t? A victory over Amber Mansley will pay massive gold in the future. He’ll be able to sign a lot of autographs while Amber’s on top of the business.
Hanari pulled Amber to her feet and whipped her into the ropes. As she rebounded, he lifted her into the air, looking for a spinebuster, but Amber countered in mid-air with a hurricanrana, sending Hanari crashing into the corner.
Both wrestlers were down, breathing heavily, but the match was far from over. Amber was the first to her feet, climbing to the top rope, poised for a high-risk maneuver. The crowd held its breath as she launched herself into the air, aiming for a diving crossbody. Hanari, with incredible reflexes, caught her in mid-air and turned it into a devastating fallaway slam.
Amber hit the mat hard, and Hanari wasted no time, pulling her up and setting her up for his new finishing move, the "Wealthy Dose" – a vicious combination of a suplex and a knee strike. But as he lifted her, Amber wriggled free, landing behind him and delivering a lightning-fast German suplex, bridging for the pin.
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Hanari kicked out again, the crowd going wild. The intensity of the match had everyone on the edge of their seats. Amber, sensing the end was near, signaled for her finisher, the "Texas Tornado" – a spinning DDT. She grabbed Hanari, but he countered, lifting her onto his shoulders in a fireman's carry. Amber fought back, elbowing Hanari in the head repeatedly until he dropped to one knee.
Seizing the moment, Amber executed a perfect tornado DDT, planting Hanari headfirst into the mat. She quickly went for the cover.
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In an incredible display of resilience, Hanari kicked out once more, refusing to stay down. Both wrestlers were visibly exhausted, but their determination drove them to continue. Hanari and Amber slowly rose to their feet, exchanging blows in the center of the ring. Each punch and kick resonated through the arena, the crowd cheering with every strike.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Both are putting everything they have into this fight!
CJJ: C’mon, Amber! Time to put him away!!
Hanari gained the upper hand, landing a series of powerful strikes that had Amber reeling. He lifted her for a suplex, but Amber shifted her weight, landing behind him and locking in a sleeper hold. Hanari struggled, his strength beginning to wane, but he managed to power out, throwing Amber over his shoulder.
Amber landed on her feet, immediately charging at Hanari, but he caught her with a spinebuster that shook the ring. He went for the pin, hooking her leg.
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Amber kicked out, the crowd chanting her name. Hanari, frustrated but undeterred, signaled for his finisher once again. He pulled Amber to her feet, lifting her for the "Wealthy Dose." This time, he succeeded, delivering the devastating combination with precision. Amber lay motionless on the mat, and Hanari went for the cover.
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THRE-No!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Back and forth we go here!
CJJ: We've had more near falls in one match than the entire show so far!
The referee's hand was a fraction of a second away from hitting the mat for the third count when Amber's shoulder shot up, breaking the pin. The arena erupted in disbelief and admiration for her tenacity. Hanari sat back, shaking his head in amazement at Amber's resilience.
Both competitors were now running on pure adrenaline. Hanari got to his feet, pulling Amber up once more. He lifted her for a powerbomb, but Amber, summoning every ounce of strength she had left, countered with a sunset flip, rolling Hanari into a pinning position.
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Hanari kicked out, both wrestlers now barely able to stand. Amber was the first to rise, staggering towards the ropes. She climbed to the top, her body screaming in protest, but her determination unwavering. Hanari slowly got to his feet, turning just in time to see Amber leaping off the top rope with a moonsault.
Hanari moved at the last second, and Amber crashed to the mat, the impact echoing through the arena. Seizing the opportunity, Hanari pulled her up and executed a second "Dragon's Wrath," the crowd on their feet in anticipation. He covered her, hooking both legs.
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THREE-No!! AMBER KICKS OUT AGAIN!
Hanari, frustrated that he couldn't put Amber away, slapped the mat in frustration. The crowd's cheers turned to a murmur of concern as the tension between the two wrestlers escalated. Amber, her spirit unbroken, got back to her feet and charged at Hanari with a clothesline, her determination shining through her exhaustion.
Hanari, quick on his feet, ducked under Amber's arm. In a cruel twist of fate, Amber's momentum carried her forward, and she inadvertently clocked the referee, sending him crashing to the mat. The referee lay motionless, the crowd gasping in shock at the unexpected turn of events.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh no!
CJJ: Damn, how many spare referees do we have left for tonight?
Even Amber looks surprised, having not planned this strike against the referee. This brief hesitation was enough for Hanari to seize the opportunity. With a swift movement, he tripped Amber, sending her sprawling to the canvas. Before she could react, Hanari locked in his devastating submission hold, the "Viva La Republic" arm bar. The crowd watched in stunned silence as Hanari bent Amber's arm in a terrible position, the pain evident on her face.
Amber writhed in agony, her free hand clawing at the mat as she tried to find a way out of the hold. Hanari's grip was unrelenting, his eyes fixed on Amber with a mixture of determination and frustration. The crowd began to chant Amber's name, willing her to find a way to escape.
But there was no referee to see Amber's predicament, no official to call for the bell. Hanari's expression shifted from frustration to desperation as he applied more pressure, his muscles straining. Amber's screams echoed through the arena, the pain almost too much to bear.
In a moment of sheer willpower, Amber used her legs to push against the mat, inching her way towards the ropes. The crowd's cheers grew louder with each movement, their support giving her strength. Hanari's eyes widened in disbelief as Amber's fingers grazed the bottom rope, her determination unyielding.
With one final push, Amber grabbed the rope, and the crowd erupted in applause. Hanari, his face a mask of frustration, was forced to release the hold. He backed away, breathing heavily, as Amber lay on the mat, clutching her injured arm.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I may not be a fan, but I will admit, Amber Mansley has a lot of tenacity.
CJJ: C’mon, champ!!
The referee began to stir, slowly regaining consciousness. Hanari knew he had to act quickly if he wanted to secure the victory. He pulled Amber to her feet, but she fought back, delivering a series of desperate strikes to Hanari's midsection. The crowd's cheers grew louder, their support fueling her resurgence.
Hanari, undeterred, lifted Amber for another powerbomb, but she countered once again, this time with a hurricanrana that sent Hanari crashing to the mat. The referee, now fully conscious, crawled towards the center of the ring, ready to resume his duties.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She wants to put him away here!
Amber, her arm throbbing in pain, signaled for her finishing move, "Verified." The crowd rose to their feet, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. She grabbed Hanari, but he countered, lifting her onto his shoulders in a fireman's carry. Amber fought back with every ounce of strength she had left, elbowing Hanari in the head repeatedly until he dropped to one knee.
Seizing the moment, Amber executed a perfect tornado DDT, planting Hanari headfirst into the mat. She quickly went for the cover, the referee counting the pinfall.
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THRE-No! Hanari kicked out at the last possible moment, the crowd gasping in disbelief. Both wrestlers lay on the mat, utterly exhausted, their bodies pushed to the limit. The referee began his count, the crowd counting along in unison.
CJJ: CARNES KICKED OUT
PATRICK MATHEWS: MY GOD THIS IS CHAOTIC.
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Hanari and Amber slowly stirred, using the ropes to pull themselves up.
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They were both on their feet, leaning heavily on the ropes for support.
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At the count of nine, Hanari and Amber stumbled towards each other, their eyes locked in a final showdown. The crowd's roar was deafening as they met in the center of the ring, exchanging blows with everything they had left. The referee tries to move between them, but falls again, crashing to the mat.
Hanari landed a powerful right hand, but Amber countered with a spinning heel kick that sent Hanari staggering. She followed up with a series of rapid strikes, each one finding its mark. Hanari, reeling from the onslaught, tried to fight back, but Amber's determination was unstoppable.
On the last one, he ducks it, pulling her down and locking in VIVA LA REPUBLIC arm bar once again.
Hanari's eyes are wild with determination as he tightens his grip on Amber's arm, contorting it at an unnatural angle. Amber's face is a mask of agony, her cries echoing through the arena, but the referee lies motionless on the mat, oblivious to her plight.
The crowd roars, a mix of boos and cheers, as Hanari leans back further, his intent clear. He's not here for the victory—he wants to make a statement. He wants to hear her scream, to put her out of commission, to show the world the lengths he's willing to go.
Amber's free hand hovers above the mat, wavering, the instinct to tap out battling against her will to survive. She knows that tapping is futile without the referee’s presence, but the pain is excruciating. Her eyes scan the ring, desperate for any sign of help.
PATRICK MATHEWS: She's got nowhere to go! She's gotta tap here!
On the big screen, the image of The Fortunate Ones desperately pounding on their dressing room door, the massive purple padlock mocking their efforts, only adds to the tension. Synn and Jestyr's devious plan has worked flawlessly, isolating Amber and ensuring she has no backup.
PATRICK MATHEWS: TOXIK HAS MADE IT SO THE FORTUNATE ONES CAN'T INTERFERE!
Amber's breathing is ragged, her free hand clawing at the mat. She knows that without the referee, even if she taps out, it won't stop the inevitable. Hanari's grip tightens once more, and Amber can feel the strain on her ligaments, the pressure unbearable. She's seconds away from the snap that could end her career.
A primal scream escapes her lips as she uses her last ounce of strength to twist her body, trying to alleviate the pressure. But Hanari is unyielding, his focus razor-sharp. He wants to hear that final snap, to see her broken in the ring.
PATRICK MATHEWS: He is a damn Pitbull, he has it locked in and won't let go!
CJJ: He has something to prove here. Imagine if he wins this she has to go through this all again next week!
The crowd's tension reaches a fever pitch as Amber, her face etched with pain and determination, reaches into her bra with her free hand. In a split second, she pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. With a swift, desperate motion, she slams them into Hanari's face, the metallic crunch resonating through the arena.
Hanari's grip on her arm loosens instantly, and he reels back, clutching his face in shock and agony. The brutal arm bar is finally broken. Amber, gritting her teeth through the pain, quickly slides the brass knuckles out of the ring, hiding the evidence before the referee can fully regain his senses.
The referee, groggy but now stirring, begins to take in the chaotic scene. Amber, cradling her injured arm, struggles to her feet, a mixture of relief and fierce resolve in her eyes. Hanari, blood trickling from his nose, stumbles, trying to regain his balance.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Amber cheated once again!!
CJJ: You call it cheating, I call it winning!
As the referee struggles to recover, the chaos in the ring continues to escalate. Amber, fueled by adrenaline and desperation, attempts a roundhouse kick aimed at Hanari. But Hanari, despite his grogginess, instinctively counters, catching her leg and whipping her into the turnbuckle with a resounding crash.
The crowd winces in unison as Amber's back hits the turnbuckle. She stumbles forward, dazed, only to be met by Hanari's running knee strike. The impact sends her reeling to the center of the ring, her vision blurred and her balance precarious. Hanari, seizing the opportunity, drops her with a swift leg sweep, bringing her crashing to the mat.
He gets up, readying for Viva La Republic for a third time… but suddenly he’s grabbed from behind and spun around, getting dropped with THE JKO!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What the hell?
CJJ: Yes!!! J-Mont must have already been outside of the locker room before it got barred!!! He is THE MAN!!
The crowd is booing heavily now as J-Mont stands, grinning, over the downed Carnes. He goes over towards Amber, grabbing at her to bring her over for the pinfall. The referee is still facing away, having no idea what happened, as J-Mont sets her up for the pin… only for another figure to come sliding into the ring!! J-Mont turns, shocked, as the big man comes right at him, landing the Road Kill (Running Big Boot) and taking J-Mont down!!! The crowd erupts, as Amber tries to rise up to face him. But Damage just grabs her by the throat and takes her up, delivering a chokeslam!!!
CJJ: WHAT THE HELL IS DAMAGE DOING HERE???
PATRICK MATHEWS: Getting some revenge for the earlier attack on him, I bet!
CJJ: But we don’t even know who that was!! It could have just been a fanboy!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Damage doesn’t need any extra motivation to go after Mansley, she’s screwed him out of belts TWICE!
J-Mont is back up now, tackling Damage, with the two men fighting furiously. Both Mansley and Carnes are trying to recover, pulling themselves up on the ropes. J-Mont gets the edge on Damage, knocking him back into the corner, and he preps up a brass knuckle sandwich, preparing to blast Damage with it. But Carnes is there, dragging J-Mont’s brass knuckled hand downwards and locking in the Viva La Republic!! Meanwhile, Mansley rushes forward, jumping over both men to hit Damage with a forearm shot, trying to take him out of the action.
PATRICK MATHEWS: This one has just gone into a chaotic brawl!
CJJ: We need some help out here, get Damage carried to the back, please!!
The referee, meanwhile, is pulling himself up. He turns to see all of the wrestlers fighting around the ring, looking shocked. He turns to the outside, yelling something at the people at ringside, wanting to know what’s happened. They don’t give him much detail, but he figures enough of it out to wave his arms and declare this one over, signaling for the bell!
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MATCH RESULT: NO CONTEST
Match Time: 14:53
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PATRICK MATHEWS: What a shame for this epic contest to end this way!
CJJ: Exactly! Amber was about to have Carnes right where she wanted him!
PATRICK MATHEWS: You mean after she used brass knuckles, and J-Mont got involved?
CJJ: Hey, if it works, it works!
PATRICK MATHEWS: So what does this mean to Hanari Carnes’ title shot? He didn’t lose!
CJJ: You think he deserves it after Damage interfered??
PATRICK MATHEWS: I think he deserves it because J-Mont attacked him!
CJJ: We see things differently, Patrick. You need to learn to see the true way of things!
In the ring, security is working to break up the brawl, separating the wrestlers. Carnes looks frustrated at both J-Mont AND Damage, wanting a piece of him as well for his involvement in the ending of this one.
As the referees and security try to restore order in the ring, the announcers keep discussing what happened.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I still say Hanari Carnes was robbed.
CJJ: if anything, Amber Mansley is the one who should be upset! That submission hold should be illegal, it nearly tore her arm off!
PATRICK MATHEWS: We’ll have to see if both wrestlers are checked out after this one…
The crowd, already hyped up, turns towards the entryway, as Jonathan Barrows begins walking out.
PATRICK MATHEWS: The General Manager of Smash is here!
CJJ: Oh, man, what’s he going to do now??
Barrows walks up the stairs and enters the ring, where all of the wrestlers are currently being subdued. He turns towards the security on the right, telling them to ease up… and Joe Montuori and Amber Mansley are able to step forward.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Wait, what is Barrows doing??
CJJ: Looks like the right thing, Patrick! About time!
J-Mont looks questioningly at Barrows, who nods to him and Amber, before getting a mic handed to him. Behind him, Carnes is stepping out of the ring with security, looking frustrated with the whole thing, while Damage is still being restrained, which is just about all the security guards can do at this moment.
JONATHAN BARROWS: First off, my apologies to our fans, who had to witness such a great match finish so out of control. I swear to you that the referee of this match… will be reprimanded.
The camera shifts to the referee of the contest, who looks stunned, as well as a little worried for his job security.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Next up, Mr. Montuori…
Barrows turns towards J-Mont, who is liking this new attitude and respect he’s hearing from the Smash General Manager.
JONATHAN BARROWS: After meeting with your lovely wife, Mia, earlier tonight… I do have to say that I have had a change of heart about our issues as of late.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Change of heart?? You mean how she bribed you with thousands of dollars???
CJJ: You really think Chris Page is paying him enough to survive in his extravagant lifestyle? The man needs to know where the funds are coming from, and Mia showed him!
J-Mont is nodding, pleased with this reaction to his wife paying off the fine, and then some. Amber is just resting behind him, holding her injured arm. Barrows, noticing this, immediately turns away.
JONATHAN BARROWS: But where are my manners? Medics! Please help Ms. Mansley to the back! We need to keep our X-Division Champion in the best of shape!
Medics obediently slide in, with J-Mont nodding to them, helping them get Mansley through the ropes and heading towards the back. He then turns, seeing Damage still trying to get free, and mocks him before turning back to Barrows… who smiles at him.
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t like this change in Barrows…
CJJ: He’s just looking out for his talent, just like he should be!
JONATHAN BARROWS: And now, Mr. Montuori, we can get down to the important task of tonight… our main event. I believe it’s featuring your cousin, Rocco, correct?
J-Mont nods, praising his young protege, excited to see him be victorious again here tonight.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Since your cousin is defending his championship in a very violent match, I’m going to make a few… additions to it.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Oh, no… is Rocco going to get some sort of advantage?
CJJ: He deserves it, just like he deserves his belt back!
JONATHAN BARROWS: First off, since it’s a Taipei Death match… we’re going to have an additional rule, where if we feel the wrestler’s career or life might be in jeopardy, we still stop the contest and immediately award the win to his opponent.
J-Mont seems to like this, as it could easily end the match after one cut across Corey Bull’s forehead.
JONATHAN BARROWS: And second, since it will be so dangerous… I’m banning every other wrestler from being involved. If you come down to this ring to try and interfere in any way… you’re fired from the WGWF, effective immediately.
The crowd cheers at this announcement, while J-Mont’s face goes through a variety of emotions.
CJJ: Hold on now, that’s not fair!
PATRICK MATHEWS: The Fortunate Ones are banned from ringside!!
CJJ: No!!! That dirty son of a…
J-Mont starts to get in Barrows’ face, demanding that he rescind that order. But suddenly, the security that was still hanging around surrounds him, grabbing his arms and hanging on tightly. He fights to get free, but there are too many of them, as Barrows leans towards him, staring directly at the IC Champion.
JONATHAN BARROWS: Here’s the other point, Mr. Montuori. In light of recent… damages… I have decided to follow in the footsteps of a former General Manager. From now on… all talent from Monday Night Brawl is BARRED from being on Smash. There are no… exceptions. Anyone who tries to test that barrier will be… arrested.
The crowd is loving this. Even Damage has stopped fighting to get free, a smile on his face. J-Mont is going ballistic, wanting to go after Barrows, who gets closer to him.
JONATHAN BARROWS: I DID tell you that it was best to be friends, didn’t I, Joe? You shouldn’t have burned my office. Escort him off the property, men.
J-Mont is yanked backwards, struggling all the way as they work to toss him through the ropes and take him to the back, presumably to the back of the arena. The crowd is going wild at this spectacle, even as Damage nods once to Barrows, before turning and leaving as well.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Joe Montuori has been banned from Smash!! Oh heavenly day!!!
CJJ: I can’t believe this… what is WRONG with that man??
PATRICK MATHEWS: Apparently he’s a man who doesn’t like it when someone fries his stuff!
CJJ: But… but that was HIS fault for not drafting J-Mont!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Whichever way you look at it, we’ve got a Blood Bath Division match coming up… and everyone is barred from ringside!
CJJ: I’m calling my congressman!!
The last shot is of J-Mont swearing revenge as he’s taken out of the arena, with Barrows still in the ring, looking on.
Rocco Montuori(c) vs. Corey Bull
WGWF Blood Bath Championship Taipei Death Match
WGWF Blood Bath Championship Taipei Death Match
MEMPHIS BELLE It is now time for our main event of the evening!! This match is scheduled for one fall, and will be a Taipei Death match for the WGWF Blood Bath Championship!!!
The crowd is completely hyped up at this point, knowing that anything can happen in this match.
PATRICK MATHEWS: You can feel it from the audience, they know we’re in for something special tonight…
CJJ: No we’re not! Barrows already ruined it! This was going to be epic! But now…
PATRICK MATHEWS: To each his own, CJJ…
MEMPHIS BELLE Introducing first, the challenger…
The guitar riffs of “Hail to the King” tear through the arena and the roof absolutely blows off the place. The lights dim, and then the stage lights, white and red, start to move with the beat of the drum. As the drums play together and the music starts to flow, the lights stop beating and stay on as a large figure appears. The figure is draped in a leather duster with a hood over his head. He’s holding the Blood Bath Championship in one massive arm. He steps to the ramp leading to the ring and flips the hood off his head as the chorus says, “Hail to the King.” As the music continues, he starts his march to the ring, the fans who love him in a frenzy, and those who hate him hiding from the rabid fans. Men, women, and children bow to him and jab their hands into the air to the rhythm of the music. Bull stops and stares into the ring.
MEMPHIS BELLE Coming to the ring, he stands 6’ 10” and weighs in at 385 pounds….from the Great Northwoods of Michigan…this is THE BASTARD COREY BULL!
Bull raises his hands above his head in an X and an explosion rocks the top of the stage and a mushroom cloud floats to the top of the arena as Bull climbs onto the apron and steps over the top rope. He heads to the side, where they have the stations of glue and glass ready. He begins preparing his knuckles.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Corey Bull has had that championship in his grasp for weeks. But now, he has his shot to earn it, becoming the new champion!
CJJ: I still don’t understand why he was never ordered to return the belt. You know if Cholo had HIS gold stolen, he’d demand it back… same for Enigma!
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t think ANYONE is crazy enough to steal from Enigma…
MEMPHIS BELLE His opponent…
The music is cued, playing “Porn Star Dancing” by Darkest Days Ft Ludacris. Rocco is seen in the back, passing as the crowd awaited his arrival. As the music started to grow, the boos grew louder, showing their negativity towards the champion.
MEMPHIS BELLE Standing 5’11” and weighing 201 lbs, from The Bronx in New York, representing The Fortunate Ones, here is the WGWF Blood Bath Champion… ROCCO MONTUORI!!
The crowd boos harder as Rocco appears on the stage in perfection like usual, like a shiny Pokemon that was a rare find. The pyro goes off all around, heavier than usual, as Rocco stands there, glaring towards the ring. He heads down, ready for a fight.
PATRICK MATHEWS: This is Rocco’s opportunity to prove he can stand on his own. He can come out of this still the Blood Bath champion, ready to take on everyone that challengers The Fortunate Ones.
CJJ: And I have faith that he’ll do just that. But he should have his coaches out there!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: … Coaches? Really?
CJJ: Of course! J-Mont is very invested in Rocco’s success!
The referee watches as Rocco’s hands get set up with glass circling his knuckles, telling Bull to stay back. It’s not easy for Bull, as he clearly wants to get his hands on the champ, but he’s not wanting to put his title shot at risk. Rocco finishes up, but he doesn’t seem satisfied, telling the man to add some more to his right fist. They work on it, with Rocco admiring the glued-on glass for a moment. But he then says that the left hand is uneven now, and wants that done again as well. By this point, Bull is fuming, and he finally comes forward, pushing the referee out of the way. But Rocco was waiting for this, antagonizing Bull, and he turns, immediately throwing a right hand across Bull’s jaw, cutting him up!!! Bull staggers back as Rocco moves in, throwing punches. Having no choice, the referee signals for the bell, getting this one started as the attendants quickly remove the glue and glass trays.
PATRICK MATHEWS: That was obviously planned by Rocco! He tricked Bull!
CJJ: Is it really fair to consider that a trick? That was just intelligence. This is why Rocco deserves to be the champion!
Rocco lands a few more punches to Bull’s side, doubling him over, and then turns, mocking the crowd due to their displeasure. He kisses the side of his ‘gloved’ hand, before turning and charging at Bull… who drops a shoulder, backdropping Rocco right overhead and sending Rocco out of the ring!!! Rocco’s down on the outside, as Bull glares at him, wiping his chin across his arm to see the blood there. Bull seems to be okay with this, smiling for a second, before turning and heading out of the ring. As Rocco gets up, he starts to beg off, saying that he wasn’t ready yet. But Bull just comes at him, swinging away… and Rocco ducks under it, running away from the dangerous glass shards in Bull’s fist!! Bull, annoyed, turns and gives chase, as the two men go around the ring!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Where on earth is Rocco going??
CJJ: Hey, would YOU stand there and get blasted in the face by the glass-covered fists of Corey Bull?
PATRICK MATHEWS: … Nope. I’d be running too.
CJJ: Exactly! But don’t worry, I’m sure Rocco’s got a plan!
Rocco manages to stay away from Bull, sliding himself back into the ring. When Bull comes after him, Rocco greets him with several stomps to the back, keeping the big man down. Rocco then gets over him, positioning his own fist just right so that he can run it back and forth across Bull’s forehead, cutting him open even worse!! The crowd is hating this, for multiple reasons, but Rocco doesn’t care. He punches away at Bull’s forehead, making it bleed more, wanting to get this one medically-ended as soon as he possibly can. Strangely, however, he notices that there don’t seem to be any medics stationed at ringside. He talks to the ref, saying that he should end this one, pointing out all the blood, but the referee just shakes his head.
CJJ: What is this ref doing?? End the match!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: For THAT? We’ve seen worse than that many times in WGWF history!
CJJ: Well, yeah… but c’mon, I thought we were all about wrestlers’ safety nowadays!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Something tells me Barrows doesn’t want this one ending too soon, since it would affect ratings, especially how our other major contest ended.
Annoyed, Rocco pulls Bull up a little farther, then rears his hand back to do more damage. He comes forward… and Bull catches it with both hands, hanging onto it!! Rocco, startled, tries to pull away, as Bull begins to rise up in front of him. Rocco strikes with his free hand, hitting Bull in the side again, but this time he just takes it, pulling himself up and hanging onto Rocco’s arm. Rocco tries once more to pull away, but Bull is too strong, as he clings to Rocco with one hand, while blasting Rocco with the other, punching him repeatedly in the face!!! Rocco’s cut open almost immediately, blood beginning to drip down from the cuts on his head, as Bull just lets him have it!!
CJJ: Somebody stop him!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: What, you mean they should stop the match and award the title to Bull?
CJJ: No!! I mean, just stop him!! Ref, do something!!
But the referee’s only real interest is doing a count or making a medical call. He doesn’t want to get injured himself, as it’s been a bad night already for the ref union. Meanwhile, Bull lands another rocking shot that causes Rocco to fall to his knees, dazed and bleeding. Bull then yanks him back up by the arm, spinning Rocco around, and delivering a full nelson overhead suplex!!! Rocco is down, with Bull hanging onto him in order to make the first pin attempt of the match. The ref gets into position…
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But Rocco kicks out with plenty of time left. Bull immediately turns himself around, grabbing hold of Rocco with a headlock. He hangs on tightly, then starts delivering a series of headlock punches, all doing extra damage due to the glass shards embedded there!
PATRICK MATHEWS: This one is not for the weak of heart!
CJJ: I may need a medic myself soon… ugh…
With more damage done, Bull hauls up the crimson-masked Rocco, seemingly enjoying the ‘painting’ he is creating. He whips Rocco towards the ropes, setting himself, and then runs forward with a big fist punch… but Rocco is able to duck underneath it at the last second, the glass just skimming over the top of his head. Bull stops himself, spinning around, but Rocco leaps forward into him, scoring a superkick!! Bull drops to his knees, stunned, but then starts to get up again. Rocco, unphased, leaps forward and nails him with a second superkick, this one putting Bull on his back! Rocco then falls forward for the cover, trying to get a grip on Bull’s leg as the referee makes the count…
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TH-No, Bull gets the shoulder up in time! Rocco sits backwards, trying to wipe his eyes clear so he can better see what’s going on. Blood can get in everywhere if you’re not careful.
PATRICK MATHEWS: Looks like both men are going to be having vision issues…
CJJ: Hey, Rocco! Here’s a towel! ROCCO, OVER HERE!!
Despite Patrick trying to stop him, CJJ is still able to throw a towel towards the ring. Rocco, hearing him, stumbles over there, using the towel to wipe away around his eyes. The now red towel is tossed to the side, as Rocco turns back to where Bull is trying to rise. Rocco looks at the glass on his hands, but then smiles as he comes forward. He grabs Bull around the neck, preparing for Rock Solid (Diamond Cutter)!! But Bull shoves him off in time, saving himself!! As Rocco gets back up near the ropes, Bull runs forward, giving Rocco the Boot Check and sending him out of the ring!! The crowd cheers as Rocco is down, even as Bull stumbles over to the side and reaches through the ropes, grabbing a bag he had placed there earlier. He turns back as the crowd starts to get more excited.
CJJ: What’s that? Dear god, what’s that??
PATRICK MATHEWS: I don’t know, but I think we’re about to find out!
CJJ: Confiscate that from him, ref! It’s illegal!!
Of course, in a match like this, nothing is out of bounds, so the referee just watches as Bull dumps the bag out onto the center of the ring… leaving a large layer of thumbtacks spread out on the floor!!! The crowd is beginning to get intense, as Rocco pulls himself up, looking inside. He immediately shakes his head, turning and going to the ringside area. He grabs the Blood Bath championship, telling the guy there that thumbtacks are against the rules, and turns to leave. But he doesn’t get far, as Bull comes barrelling into him, taking Rocco down!! He drags Rocco into the ring, following behind him, and picks Rocco up… but Rocco drags his hand across Bull’s face, causing him to yell out and drop him, stumbling away. Rocco then grabs hold of Bull, giving him a neckbreaker into the tacks!!! Bull writhes in pain, as Rocco tries to keep him down for the 3 count…
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THRE-NO!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Bull nearly lost to his own idea, tasting the pain of the thumbtacks!
CJJ: Serves him right, those should never be part of this match!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: It’s a Taipei Death match, CJJ, all that matters is the 3 count!
CJJ: Well, and apparently who can be at ringside!
Rocco is up now, dragging Bull towards the still-dangerous looking pile of thumbtacks. He smiles, getting an evil idea in his head. He points at the pile, then at Bull, saying that it’s time to end it. He sets Bull up to the side, putting him in position for a piledriver onto the tacks!!! The crowd is coming unglued, scared how this one is going to end, but Rocco doesn’t care. He says he’s the best, as he lifts Bull up, no, Bull fights it! Rocco tries again, getting Bull’s feet in the air, but Bull is able to pull himself back down… and then lift up, backdropping Rocco into the thumbtacks!!!! Rocco rolls, yelling out in pain, as he gets stuck like crazy in the pile!!!
CJJ: NOOO!!!! NO, ROCCO, NO!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: He’s going to need some serious work done before he’s flexing those arms again! Yeouch!!
CJJ: J-Mont, where are you?!?!?!
In agony, Rocco pulls himself up, knowing what a porcupine feels like. He staggers around… and Bull nails him with a double-handed shot, knocking Rocco to the ground!! The champion struggles to get up, hurting from every conceivable spot, as Bull grabs hold of him. He whips Rocco into the ropes, nearby the tacks. As Rocco returns, Bull catches him, delivering a powerful Downward Spiral into the tacks!!!! The crowd goes wild as Bull makes the cover, his own fingers and arms showing the tacks as well, as the referee makes the careful count nearby…
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WINNER AND NEW BLOOD BATH CHAMPION: COREY BULL
Match Time: 14:31
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CJJ: NOOOOOOO!!!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: It’s over!! Corey Bull is your new Blood Bath Champion!!!
CJJ: It’s so unfair!!! This is a travesty!!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: Both men lived up to the division here, as they’re probably going to both need blood transfusions after this. You really have to wonder what shape Corey Bull is going to be in, as he has to defend his newly won title on Brawl in only 7 days!
CJJ: It should be Rocco, damn it!!
PATRICK MATHEWS: But it’s not! Congrats to our new champion, Corey Bull!! We’ll see you all next Smash!!
CJJ: I’m going to be sick…
The crowd is loving it as a blood-soaked Corey Bull raises up the Blood Bath championship, now firmly in his possession. His tag-team partner, Damage, comes running out, celebrating with him, as well as helping him get to the back. He tells Bull that this is only the beginning, as they move out.