Post by Pizza Ant on Oct 2, 2017 2:10:00 GMT
Freedom Pro Wrestling S1 E4: Fade to Black
October 1st, 2017
Chicago, IL
Odeum Expo Center
The camera pans across the crowd as we see the screaming fans of FPW chanting in unison "FREEDOM!". The commentators welcome everyone watching at home, as per usual.MW: It's time for our go home show to the Enter Sandman PPV! How excited are you Steven?
SD: I'm quite excited Watson! We've already got some great matches announced like Jeremiah Johnson vs Clutch McCloud, a tag team gauntlet match, and Justice Legal vs Edward Dessius in their first match in the Hardcore Championship best of 5 series!
MW: And don't forget the main event; Adam Thompson vs Marcus Allen Jones for the FPW World Championship!
SD: But we're going to kick things off tonight with Athena Dai vs Freja 2! These two women took each other to the absolute limit last time they fought!
MW: That's right! Who knows what will happen tonight!
Match One: Athena Dai vs Freja - guest written by Jerry Bishop
At ringside, Watson and Deville get set for the next match.
MW: Next up we have the two strongest female fighters in FPW history squaring off in a rematch of their encounter a few short weeks ago!
SD: They're also the only female fighters in FPW history...
MW: Doesn't make it any less impressive, Steven!
SD: You'd be impressed by a third grade talent show.
Dasha Banks takes the center of the ring.
DB: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, and making her way to the ring, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, she is the Goddess of Freedom Pro Wrestling, ATHENA! DAI!
Athena swaggers onto the stage and saunters to the ring, swaying to "Come As You Are" by Nirvana while many of the Freedom Fighters in attendance sway along with her with their phone lights. She rolls into the ring and poses on the turnbuckle before dismounting and turning to look up the ramp.
SD: That right there is the warrior princess, Watson, don't you forget it! She's been on a rampage since she got here!
MW: She has had some incredible matches, but this next competitor looks to put a freeze on Athena's record!
SD: Oh, NOW who's making Disney references?
MW: Let it go, Steven.
SD: See?! That right there!
DB: And her opponent, from Copenhagen, Denmark, she is the Ice Queen, FREJA!
"Kazi Ni Nare" comes over the speakers as Freja makes her way to the ring through the Freedom Fighters. She fist bumps several on her way to the ring, but keeps her eyes on Athena in the ring. Freja enters the ring and raises her fists toward the audience, and is mirrored by large sections of the crowd.
MW: Quite the hero's entrance for Freja!
SD: Only until that bell rings, then we'll see why Athena is the real goddess of FPW!
The bell rings and Freja and Athena circle each other. Athena dodges Freja's grapples, but eventually Freja takes control with a headlock. Athena counters with a number of elbow strikes to Freja's midsection, forcing her to break the hold and doubling her over. Athena comes off the ropes and connects with a running knee to Freja, staggering her into a kneeling position. Athena then signals for the Razekick, but stops off the ropes when she sees Freja rolling aside. Athena shakes her head and pulls Freja to her feet. Freja takes advantage and goes behind for a bridging tiger suplex for a quick pin.
ONE!
T- NO!
Athena kicks out and Freja gets back to her feet, nursing her earlier damage.
SD: Looks like Athena's already got the upper hand on this one!
MW: Not as long as Freja can still get her hands on her, look!
As Freja steadies herself against the ropes, Athena rushes Freja from behind and catches her with a German suplex. Freja rolls through and Athena goes for a penalty kick to lay her out. Freja catches Athena's leg and pulls herself back up, keeping hold of Athena's leg. Freja pulls Athena in for a fisherman's buster and drops her to the mat. Freja then goes through the ropes and raises her fists to the crowd to get their support, and many of the Freedom Fighters mirror her gesture. Freja then slingshots herself over the top rope with a flip and lands a big leg drop onto Athena before going for a cover.
ONE!
TW- NO!
Athena kicks out as Freja checks with the ref that it was a two count. Freja considers her next move, but as she gets to her feet, Athena has already regained her footing and meets Freja with a gut kick, further focusing on her midsection. Athena whips Freja into the ropes and catches her into a t-bone suplex. Freja staggers to her knees, and Athena runs the ropes looking for a knee strike to Freja's head. Freja manages to duck the attack and roll aside as Athena lands on her knees. Athena shakes her head and grits her teeth but before she can remount her offense Freja comes off the ropes for a Shining Wizard, only for Athena to do the same duck to her. Both women kneel in the ring facing each other.
MW: Neither of these women is giving the other an inch!
SD: Athena's gonna give Freja more than an inch when those boots connect!
MW: What does that even mean?
SD: I dunno, her shoe size is bigger than an inch?
MW: Huh, fair point.
Both women get to the feet and lock up. Freja gets the upper hand and catches Athena in a waistlock. She spins her out and whips her into the ropes. Athena responds with a spinning heel kick stunning Freja. Athena then runs behind for a bridging full nelson suplex for a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
TH- NO!
Freja manages to kick out as Athena slaps the mat calling it a three. Weary, Freja pulls herself up on the turnbuckle. She makes another charge at Athena, but Athena meets her with a roundhouse kick, bouncing her against the ropes. Freja ducks under a forearm from Athena and catches Athena from behind, whipping her against the ropes and catching her for the Ura-Go-2-Sleep, dropping Athena down hard. Freja falls into a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THR- NO!
Athena gets the shoulder up leaving Freja shocked. Clutching her stomach, Freja pulls up Athena, digs down deep, and picks her up for the sitout powerbomb, covering Athena's arms with her legs.
ONE!
TWO!
THRE- NO!
It's difficult to say which happens first, but it appears as though Freja collapses onto her back clutching her midsection at the same time Athena picks the shoulder up. Both women lay grounded as the Freedom Fighters in attendance chant "THIS IS AWESOME!" The referee starts his ten-count as Freja and Athena stir.
MW: Looks like Freja's really hurt, but she's still powering through this match!
SD: And Athena's not giving up so easily either! This is incredible!
Athena and Freja get to their feet as the referee's count reaches 6 and 8 respectively. They stare at each other across the ring, both breathing heavily. Athena gives Freja a "come at me" gesture, angering Freja. Freja raises her fists to the Freedom Fighters once more and calls for the Shock Kick to the staggered Athena. However, Athena manages to duck aside, leaving nobody home and dropping Freja hard to the mat. Freja writhes on the mat and gets to her knees as Athena sets up for the Razekick.
SD: HERE IT COMES!
Athena comes off the ropes and connects with a hard dropkick to Freja's head, flooring her, and makes the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
SD: AND THERE IT GOES!
MW: INCREDIBLE!
DB: Here is your winner, the Goddess of FPW, ATHENA! DAI!
SD: This one's all over, boys and girls, and our Goddess once more stands victorious!
MW: Freja has nothing to be ashamed of after that one, though, Steven. She put everything she had into this one, and that's nothing to sneeze at.
SD: Who's sneezing? I'll tell you who's NOT sneezing! Marcus! Did you know he isn't allergic to anything? Doesn't even get hayfever!
MW: Oh my god...
SD: No no, my friend, God-DESS.
Athena sways and poses on the turnbuckle as her music plays. Freja is helped to the back by the referee.
---COMMERCIAL BREAK---
We're backstage where we see Marcus Allen Jones listening to AJ Styles' theme on his headphones. Marcus is talking to himself.
MAJ: That name stealer's theme doesn't even make any sense... they don't want none? So they do want some? It's a double negative!
Nick Leeds and Jeremiah Johnson silently approach Marcus.
MAJ: At least FPW is letting me do my signature finisher as an actual finishing move-
Marcus notices Johnson and Leeds and he takes his headphones off.
MAJ: What do you want?
JJ: Listen, I know you don't like me. And you should damn well know I don't like you either. But if we can take out Adam Thompson and Clutch McCloud tonight, we can be the title picture. Everyone will be talking about us.
NL: What my client is trying to say, is that one of you two will be guaranteed the championship. And then? It's just left up to who the better man is.
Marcus smirks.
MAJ: Interesting proposition... but I'm going to have to say no. I don't actually care about the "championship". It's a meaningless piece of leather and glitter that serves no purpose in getting myself over. I just want to go out there and be the best, which according to the esteemed internet wrestling community, I already am. And unlike you, I don't need help to win. But I do like the part about kicking your ass. Still gonna do that.
Marcus puts his headphones back on and he too sweets a random intern walking down the hall. Johnson and Leeds glare at Marcus before walking away.
Match Two: Erick Skaar vs Justice Legal - guest written by Azazel
Immigrant Song by Led Zeppelin starts playing in the arena.
MW: It’s time for some hard hitting action.
SD: You mean we’re about to get a taste of some Norwegian Strong Style?
Erik Skaar starts walking to the ring as the lyrics kick in, ignoring the crowd and looking straight. He slides into the ring and climbs the turnbuckle. Before he can do his signature pose, Wish It Away by Psycho Dalek starts playing.
MW: And here comes his opponent, the Insane Homicidal One, Justice Legal is in the house ladies and gentlemen.
SD: He’s got a big challenge tonight. Erik Skaar doesn’t look happy being interrupted like that.
Smoke fills the ramp, as "Wish It Away" plays through the arena, Justice Legal walks out to roaring cheers from the crowd, wearing a dog collar around his neck, the chain dangling to the floor, his signature steel chair in hand. He walks to the ring somewhat urgently and hits the hands of the crowd, he reaches the ring and rolls in under the bottom rope, stands to his feet and yells "Pain Is…”
Before he can complete Skaar unloads on Legal, returning the favour for the interruption. The referee separates the two and rings the bell to start the match.
MW: Erik Skaar is just being difficult here. Trying to get the advantage before the match starts.
SD: He had to beat Zeke to get this match. Legal needs to respect this man. Instead, he interrupted him. Legal had it coming.
Legal, now infuriated, starts chopping away at Skaar, red marks appearing on his chest from the intensity. Skaar tries to break his flow by attempting a roundhouse kick, only for Legal to duck under and lift Skaar for a snap suplex.
MW: Justice Legal looks like a man possessed. He’s not taking any prisoners tonight!
SD: Then what’s the dog collar for?
Legal doesn’t go for the pin, letting a stunned Skaar get up. As Skaar gets up, Legal jumps onto the turnbuckle for a flying elbow, only for Skaar to jump onto the second rope and counter with an Enzuigiri!
SD: So that’s what Norwegian Strong Style tastes like! Spicy!
MW: Remember folks that Legal wrecked Skaar and Zeke in his first match here in FPW. It looks like Skaar wants to return the favour tonight.
Skaar stands poised in the corner, waiting for Legal to get up. The cameraman, outside the ring trips on a cable and falls, still clutching his camera.
SD: Skaar’s looking to make this quick! He’s going for the Penalty Kick. And goddamn someone give that kid on the camera a slap on his behind.
Skaar runs at Legal, who is on his fours, for the Penalty Kick, only for Legal to jump up and counter with a hard spear!
MW: That one shook the ring. It looks like Skaar may be out.
Legal gets up, still not going for the pin.
SD: Oh boy, Skaar is in trouble…
MW: Legal is looking to dish out more pain!
Skaar groggily tries to get up but Legal downs him with a big boot. Skaar tries to get up again but Legal takes out his legs with a quick Russian Legsweep. Skaar attempts to stand yet again, with Legal waiting for him to get up before Dropkicking him. Skaar falls down with a sickening sound. The cameraman apologises to Steven Deville for his mess-up on the sidelines while Deville grins.
SD: Legal’s not making any friends in Norway anytime soon.
MW: Erik Skaar is taking maximum punishment here and Legal, like an executioner, is delivering his own brand of justice.
Legal lifts a knocked out Skaar for a non-release German Suplex, keeping the hold and lifting him up, changing his hold for that of a T-Bone Suplex. The cameraman gets a grip of himself and reaches for a closeup of the ring.
MW: Legal is trying to send a message here now.
Legal drops Skaar into T-Bone suplex, still holding a knocked out Skaar. He lifts him up, holding his entire body upright on his shoulders. He lets the audience take in the sight before slamming him down.
MW: JUSTICE HAMMER CONNECTS!
SD: Skaar can’t lose like this. This is wrong.
1!
2!
3!
MW: Justice Legal wins in a dominant fashion.
Legal gets close upto Erik Skaar’s face and shouts, “PAIN IS JUSTICE”, as the crowd completes him, “AND IT’S LEGAL”.
MW: That’s a good-night kiss from Justice Legal.
SD: Show’s not over yet, Mikey.
MW: What do you mea…
As Legal slides out, the cameraman enters the ring, as Erik Skaar, gets up to his feet, the cameraman runs at Skaar, bashing his head with the camera. Legal turns around to look at what’s going on as the cameraman takes of his cap and mask. It’s Edward Dessius!
MW: Edward Dessius?!
SD: The Lunatic from the Underground is here for some blood tonight, Watson. Close your eyes, it’ll hurt.
Dessius smiles sadistically at Legal who looks on in shock from outside. Dessius starts kicking Skaar’s head off all the while smiling at Legal. He bends down, with one of Legal’s chains wrapped around his hand.
MW: He..he picked that up from ringside. Someone stop Dessius!
The referee tries to stop Dessius but he knocks him out with a blow from the chained hand. He starts unloading on Skaar with the same hand.
MW: This is too much. I can’t stand this. Edward Dessius is a madman! He’s assaulting talent here and needs to be stopped.
SD: Edward Dessius can’t be stopped. Once he starts something, he will finish it.
Legal looks on in stunned silence as Dessius bites the ear of Skaar, biting in until he draws blood.
The entire crowd watches with rapt attention as Edward gets up, face bloody from Skaar’s blood but thankfully, Erik’s ear still in place. Dessius picks up the mic.
ED: At Enter Sandman, me and that man outside this ring will face each other to become the inaugural Hardcore Champion here in FPW. THIS. IS. HARDCORE. Whatever bullshit he says about pain and the law. Fuck that. Whatever crap he does in the ring. Fuck that. This is what Hardcore wrestling is. Blood. Gore. Intensity. You all decide who you want to see as the hardcore champion. A pussy. Or a madman.
Dessius drops the mic and leaves.
---COMMERCIAL BREAK---
Jim Houston is in his office when Freja bursts in.
JH: Zeke, I told you to stop- Oh, hey Freja. Sorry you didn't beat Athena Dai today but I have a great plan for you at the PPV-
F: Fuck your plan! I demand another match with Athena Dai! I know I can beat her if I have one more shot! Everyone here knows I'm one of the best but my losses to Athena have made me seem like a fucking joke! I'm sick of it!
JH: Listen, listen. First of all, calm down. Second of all, there's only so many chances I can give-
F: I'll do anything for one last shot at her. I'll even put my career on the line.
Houston raises an eyebrow.
JH: You'd do that? For another match with Athena Dai?
F: Yes!
Houston smiles and nods.
JH: I like your determination. It's official. Freja vs Athena Dai at Enter Sandman. Third times the charm. And if you lose.. you'll have to leave FPW forever.
F: And that won't happen.
Freja leaves Houston's office.
Match Three: Sabre vs Azrael
MW: What a match just announced for Enter Sandman!
SD: That show just keeps on getting bigger and bigger! But now we have a singles match between two people who have yet to have a match announced for the PPV. And that's a travesty, by the way. Sabre should've been the one to face Marcus Allen Jones at Enter Sandman, not Adam Thompson! In fact, he had the match won, just like he did with Jerry Bishop last episode. He just keeps on getting screwed over!
MW: Save your conspiracy theories for later Steven. We all know Jerry won that match fair and square.
Steven grumbles something we can't hear in response.
DB: The following contest is a singles match and it is scheduled for one fall!
"Anitra's Dance" hits and out comes Sabre. He walks down the ramp in a way that makes sure the people in the crowd can't touch him, as if he's disgusted by them.
DB: Entering first, from parts unknown, Sabre!
Sabre enters the ring and raises his fists before grabbing a microphone. The crowd showers him with boos.
S: Yeah go ahead! Boo me! Just know that you'll never be as great as me or as wealthy as me. In fact, no one in FPW will ever be as good as me because I am simply the greatest wrestler on the planet! But last episode, a travesty happened. An absolute travesty. I, the great Sabre, lost to a clown. I lost to Jerry "The Jester" Bishop.
The crowd cheers.
S: But! That will never happen again. I promise each and every one of you that I will never lose to Jerry Bishop as long as I breathe.
The crowd boos again.
S: And-
Sabre is cut off by "Azrael" by The Betrayers playing. Azrael ziplines down to the ring, egging on the crowd's cheers towards him.
DB: And his opponent, from The Horizon Above, "The Forgotten Angel" Azrael!
SD: Azrael is so disrespectful for someone who's supposed to be an angel...
MW: Will you stop?
SD: I hope you know what an honor it is for you to say that to me.
The bell rings and Sabre and Azrael lock up. Sabre tries to hip toss Azrael but Azrael doesn't let him. Azrael instead hip tosses Sabre and he hits Sabre with a knee strike.
SD: Azrael needs to stop kneeing people in the face. It's unfair and it makes the opponent's head all fuzzy-
MW: You got that from a movie.
SD: No I didn't.
MW: Sure. And even if you didn't, Marcus still knees his opponents-
SD: But not at the beginning of a match!
Azrael hoists Sabre up for the Call of Death electric chair front drop and he hits it and goes for the cover.
SD: Not this early!
1!
2!
Sabre kicks out!
Azrael slaps the mat in frustration before attempting a German suplex. Sabre elbows out of it and hits some chops. Sabre turns around and unloads chops onto Azrael.
SD: The crowd is yelling "woo!" but in all honesty, Sabre may be better than the nature boy himself!
MW: You're kidding.
Sabre goes to the second rope for a springboard clothesline but Azrael knocks him off with an enziguri. Azrael tries for a frog splash but Sabre catches him with an armbar.
MW: This is how he beat Clutch McCloud!
SD: This could be it!
Sabre wrenches on the arm but Azrael gets to the ropes to break the hold. Sabre uses all of his 5 count before letting go. As soon as Azrael gets up, Sabre rolls Azrael up.
1!
Azrael kicks out!
Sabre transitions the pin into an armlock.
SD: Beautiful move by Sabre!
MW: He does have good strategies from time to time, I will give him that.
Sabre attempts an armbar but Azrael gets out of it by flipping Sabre over himself. Azrael hits Sabre with a spinning kick to knock him onto his back. Azrael then goes to the top rope.
MW: Could he be going for The Prophecy?
SD: Possibly!
Azrael hits the 630 splash and he attempts a pin.
1!
2!
Sabre kicks out!
SD: I don't even know how Sabre kicked out of that!
MW: I don't think Azrael knows either!
Azrael goes to the opposite corner, waiting for Sabre to get up. Azrael hits the Forgotten Knee and he goes for a second cover.
MW: This has to be it!
1!
2!
3- Wait, no!
The Hardcases, Mark Anderson and Paul Meyers, run down to the ring and the ref stops the count to yell at them.
MW: What is this?! I thought they were told not to help Sabre?
SD: Sabre simply said he didn't need any help, Watson! That doesn't mean he didn't want help!
While the ref is distracted, Sabre hits Azrael with a low blow followed by the Sabre Thrust superkick.
MW: Come on! Not this again!
SD: Sabre is a genius! I've been telling you that since day one!
Sabre makes the cover and the ref
1!
2!
3!
DB: Here is your winner, Sabre!
MW: I can't believe this..
SD: Well you better believe it! Sabre is a winner.
Sabre rests as The Hardcases join him in the ring. Sabre takes a microphone.
S: Thank you, gentlemen. Now... get this trash out of my ring.
The Hardcases grab Azrael to toss him out but out runs Jerry Bishop!
MW: Here comes Jerry Bishop for the save!
SD: Can't this clown just stick to comedy with his brother Dean?
Jerry runs into the ring and Sabre rolls out. Jerry tries some high flying offense against The Hardcases but they prove to be too much even for Jerry and Azrael. The Hardcases prepare to brutalize both of them when MATT THE MESSIAH DWYER RUNS DOWN TO THE RING WITH HIS GUITAR IN TOW!
MW: HOLY SHIT! THE GUITAR GOD IS HERE!
SD: Matt has spent lots of time with Jerry Bishop as a team back in other promotions and now they're reunited in FPW!
Matt smashes the guitar over Mark Anderson's head. The Hardcases roll out of the ring and walk off with Sabre, yelling "this isn't over!" at the men in the ring.
MW: It appears while Sabre brought backup, Azrael and Jerry Bishop brought backup as well!
Matt, Jerry, & Azrael all stand tall together to end the segment.
---COMMERCIAL BREAK---
We cut backstage where we see Richard Crowley discussing strategy with Clutch McCloud. Adam Thompson approaches the two.
AT: We gotta talk strategy for tonight. I think we should-
RC: Listen Adam. We will be the ones with the plan tonight, not you. We have experience in places like WWE and NJPW, so we think you should be the one listening to our strategy.
CMC: No, let's hear what he has to say.
Crowley rolls his eyes and sighs.
RC: Alright, what's your idea?
Adam begins to talk with the two as we cut back to ringside.
Match Four: Azazel vs Zeke - guest written by Adam Thompson/Anarchy
DB: Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for our next match, scheduled for one fall!
MW: As I’m sure we all know, on the last episode Zeke made the ever so wise decision of not only making demands of our General Manager Jim Houston, but going so far as to actually threaten the man!
SD: To put Zeke in his place, Jim decided to give him a chance of redemption despite his lack of success so far, making him the next challenger in what seems to be an ongoing open challenge held by the undefeated Anti-Hero, Azazel!
MW: That man scares me.
SD: We sure it’s a man?
“Martyr” comes on over the arena sound system as all lights shut off. Soon after, Azazel himself appears at the top of the ramp, burning torch in hand.
Crowd: YAYYYY!!!
DB: Coming in first, from the depths of Limbo, he is the Anti-Hero, AZAZEL!!!
SD: So far Azazel has been a one-man/monster train of pure destruction, beating the ever loving shit out of anyone and anything that’s stood in his way here in FPW! It’s gathered him quite the fanbase.
MW: I think our fans have problems.
SD: Hey, our paychecks effectively come from them, watch it.
Azazel comes to the ring, Mike Watson trying his very best to avoid direct eye contact while the Anti-Hero sets the torch up in the corner of the ring and sits under its light. At least until the referee removes it.
"Martyr" fades out and is quickly replaced with "Burn in my Light."
DB: And his opponent, coming in from Raleigh, North Carolina, ZEKE!!!
Zeke appears at the top of the ramp, a cocky smirk on his face as he makes his way toward the ring.
SD: Unfortunately Zeke hasn’t exactly met with the most success here in Freedom Pro Wrestling. Taking the pin fall from Justice Legal in our first episode and again from Erick Skarr in our second!
MW: Now Zeke faces the man Legal beat him to face, the man Legal fell to in short order!
SD: Now with how quickly Justice Legal took down Zeke and how Azazel took down Justice in a grand total of two moves, how likely do you think it is Zeke walks away with the win?
MW: Honestly Steven? A rat’s chance in hell.
Zeke climbs into the ring and leans back against the turnbuckles in his corner. The bell sounds and Zeke rushes straight at Azazel!!!
SD: Zeke trying to take Azazel off-guard!
Zeke connects with a lariat! Azazel hardly even staggers!
MW: Ohhhh here we go.
Azazel connects with a hard slap, straight across Zeke’s face, nearly sending the man to one knee!
SD: Holy shit.
Azazel grabs Zeke by the head and swings him into the corner, before starting to unload on the man. Alternating between forearms, elbows and knee strikes, Azazel beats Zeke seemingly to the edge of consciousness! Nearly satisfied, Azazel turns and runs, hitting the turnbuckles opposite hard and rebounding, charging straight at Zeke!!!
SD: IT COULD ALL BE OVE-
MW: -RKO OUTTA NOWHERE!!!
SD: HOLY SHIT!
MW: I've always wanted to say that!
With a shocking second wind, Zeke catches Azazel with the leaping cutter! Zeke covers!
1!
2-NO!
SD: Where the hell did Zeke pull that from?
MW: I don’t know Steven, but maybe we shouldn’t be counting Zeke out just yet!
Refusing to give Azazel any breathing room, Zeke grabs him by the head and pulls him to his feet in a front headlock. Zeke pulls Azazel to the ropes, hanging his opponent on the middle rope and dropping Azazel with a DDT!
MW: Vintage Zeke!
Zeke doesn’t stop there though, keeping hold of Azazel’s head and rolling through, bringing the Anti-Hero up in a vertical suplex lift! But Azazel reverses, bringing a knee down on Zeke’s head, forcing him to put Azazel down!
SD: Looking bad for Zeke again!
Azazel gets out of Zeke’s headlock and put on one of his own, lifting him up to hit a vicious brainbuster!! Azazel moves into a rear waist lock and lifts Zeke up, taking him back down with a deadlift German suplex!
1!
2!
Kickout!
MW: Zeke seems to be powering through it all here tonight!
Zeke slowly starts stumbling to his feet as Azazel runs the ropes! Azazel goes for The Night! Zeke catches Azazel at the last second, popping him up in the air! RKO!!!
MW: How the hell?
SD: Can Zeke really do it!!!
1!
2!
Kickout!
Crowd: OHHHH!
MW: The longer this match goes on the less chance Zeke has of victory!
SD: I don’t know if there’s any way Zeke can put Azazel down quick without the time to wear him out though!
Crowd: THIS IS AWESOME!!!
Zeke, as if on que, goes back to the nearest corner, leans back and waits. Those fans familiar with Zeke’s moveset start cheering, anticipation building throughout the arena…
MW: What is Zeke planning?
SD: I think I might have an idea…
As Azazel gets to his hands and knees, Zeke charges!
SD: PUNT KIC-
Azazel reverses, lifting Zeke into a fireman’s carry! Azazel drops Zeke! KNEE TO THE HEAD!!!
MW: GO TO SLEEP!!!
SD: Sweet baby Jesus Christ!!!
The move leaves Zeke on his knees, struggling to balance!
SD: To quote our PPV’s namesake…
Azazel runs the ropes! KNEE STRIKE!!!
SD: ENTER, NIGHT!!!
MW: It’s gotta be over, for real this time!!!
1!
2!
3!
Crowd: YAYYY!!!
DB: Your winner, The Anti-Hero, AZAZEL!!!
SD: He may have just had his brain ejected out of his skull with Azazel’s knees, but Zeke has got to have shifted himself a spot or two up the ranks with that one!
MW: Yeah, Jim, could we get a medic out here?
Zeke is attended to by medics, but Azazel picks up a mic.
A: Week by week.. one by one.. they all fall. But at Enter Sandman.. I want to make things interesting. I want a new challenge. At Enter Sandman, I want the Trailblazer.
Azazel drops the mic and leaves.
MW: What a challenge laid out by Azazel! Him vs that mad scientist's creation.. Trailblazer!
SD: That sounds fantastic but up next is our triple threat match! Don't miss it!
---COMMERCIAL BREAK---
Matt Dwyer is playing his guitar backstage while Jerry Bishop sips on a post-show milkshake.
JB: Y'know, I'm so glad you're back Matt. There isn't anyone I'd rather be here with right now, sipping this milkshake. Well.. maybe besides Stan Lee. Sipping milkshakes while Stan Lee plays the guitar would be pretty cool.
Azrael walks into the scene.
AZRL: I sense something coming. A great threat. We must prep-
MD: Come on angel-dude! Let's just enjoy this moment. The Friendmigos are finally back together!
AZRL: Friendmigos?
MD: Yeah it was a group that me and Jerry used to be in.
JB: Maybe we shouldn't call ourselves The Friendmigos anymore... It reminds me too much of Super Che..
Jerry takes out a small photo of himself, a masked Matt Dwyer, a luchador, a masked woman, and a rather grumpy looking masked man in a hoodie out of his pocket. A tear silently falls from his face as he looks at it.
MD: Listen, Jerry. We'll find Super Che someday. We'll get him and TJ and Missy all back and-
Jerry turns to face Matt.
JB: And what? We can't just magically fix everything.. Hal Jordan from the Return of Superman learned that the hard way...
MD & AZRL: Who?
JB: Nobody.. just a stupid comic book reference.. Like always.
Jerry takes a mirror out of his pants and looks at his reflection.
JB: I go out there every night and I put out some of the best matches.. Yet, nobody takes me seriously. Maybe it's time to stop with the silliness..
MD: No dude! That's what makes you unique! That's why these people love you! That's why Super Che liked you so much. If you stop being you.. you start to turn into someone else. We all remember what happened to TJ.
Jerry drops the mirror and nods.
JB: You're right. I gotta continue for Super Che. And for Missy. And for TJ.
AZRL: I sense that you are distressed. Perhaps we can go to.. what do you call it? Dave and Busters?
MD: Great idea! Come on, Jerry! Let's go!
Matt and Azrael start to leave. Jerry follows them but he drops his photo. As the camera zooms up on the photo, a gloved hand grabs it.
Match Five: Kassius Boone vs Fury vs Cannibal
MW: It's time for our preview match for our tag gauntlet at Enter Sandman! Kassius Boone representing Anarchy! Fury representing Sound and Fury! Cannibal representing The Sons of Cerberus! It's a triple threat!
SD: An absolutely colossal match... plus Fury.
MW: Give Fury some credit.
SD: Just sayin', he's nowhere near the size of Kassius and Cannibal.
MW: But he sure has heart.
"Good Man" by Devour the Day hits. Kassius Boone storms down to the ring, noticeably without Davis Reynolds.
DB: The following contest is a triple threat match and it is scheduled for one fall! Entering first, from Brooklyn, New York, representing Anarchy, Kassius Boone!
SD: Kassius looks like a man on a mission today! And look, he doesn't have Enzo gone hardcore by his side!
MW: Last episode, The Sons of Cerberus injured Davis with his own thumbtacks and their own dominating physical strength!
When Kassius enters the ring, "Lose My Life" by Papercut Massacre plays. Out come Sound and Fury, waving their respective flags towards the audience.
DB: And his opponents, first, being accompanied to the ring by Sound, from Aveiro, Portugal, Fury!
SD: You already know what I think of Fury being in this match.. he's gonna die!
MW: Don't forget Steven, for a bit, you were the underdog in your career!
SD: Pfft, never.
That familiar "Ring Around the Rosie" song is heard throughout the venue, followed by "Interlude (Remix)" by Vagina Bastards. Lecter Manson leads his two monsters, Hannibal and Cannibal, down to the ring.
DB: Next, being accompanied by Lecter Manson and Hannibal, from the streets of London, representing The Sons of Cerberus, Cannibal!
MW: These men, I mean monsters, are huge! I don't know how even Kassius Boone could overcome one of them!
SD: All I know is that FPW is in for a lot of trouble in the next few months if these guys are going to be the dominating force in the tag division.
The bell rings and Fury is ignored as Cannibal and Kassius Boone go at it. They hit each other with short arm clotheslines but neither of them budge. Fury runs between them and he starts to hit them with various stiff kicks. The two laugh his offense off.
MW: I'm starting to agree with you here Steven...
SD: No kidding..
Cannibal picks Fury up and lawn darts him into the turnbuckle. Kassius smiles and chokeslams Fury.
MW: I think.. I think they're trying to one up each other with displays of power!
SD: It certainly seems that way!
Cannibal gorilla presses Fury and then he hits a splash on him. Kassius roll his eyes and launches Fury into the air.
MW: Here it comes!
SD: The not so European uppercut!
MW: I don't think that's what it's called.
Fury is uppercutted into oblivion and he rolls out of the ring. Cannibal then sneak attacks Kassius from behind by putting him into a sleeper hold. Kassius elbows out of it and turns around to hit Cannibal with a discus clothesline, knocking him over. Kassius falls down as well.
SD: Everyone in this match has been taken out!
MW: Wait! Here comes Fury!
Fury slides into the ring and covers Cannibal!
SD: OH SHIT! This could be it!
1!
2!
Cannibal kicks out so hard that Fury flies across the ring!
SD: Ha.. I knew he wouldn't win.
Cannibal and Kassius get up and start to hit each other very hard. After punching back and forth for a while, Kassius attempts to chokeslam Cannibal but he can't quite get him up. Cannibal headbutts Kassius and then scoop slams him.
MW: Cannibal is unstoppable!
SD: If I was Fury, I'd be glad I'm not in the ring right now.
Cannibal hits a splash on Kassius and covers him.
1!
2!
3!
DB: Here is your winner, Cannibal!
Sound and Fury run into the ring but they both get demolished by Cannibal. Hannibal slides in and The Sons of Cerberus toss Sound and Fury around before hitting their signature vertical suplex/powerslam combo on both of them. Kassius rolls out of the ring, clutching his ribs and yelling "this isn't over!".
MW: I think Kassius is right.. this isn't over! Not by a long shot..
SD: And to think we'll see these teams duke it out again at Enter Sandman! It's going to be nuts!
MW: Up next is our main event! But first, a word from our sponsors.
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We come back from commercial to see Zeke storm into Jim Houston's office, only to find that Erick Skaar (putting pressure on his bloody ear) is already there, arguing with Houston.
ES: I deserve to be in the running for that hardcore championship! Put me in the match between Legal and Dessius at Enter Sandman!
Z: Hey! I want my opportunity first! I've been screwed over ever since I got here!
ES: Really boy? You want to cut in line? You've been given your opportunities. You've just squandered them.
Zeke is about to punch Erick when Houston interferes.
JH: Guys, guys. I think you both squandered your opportunities. But.. I'll give you each another one. When you enter the tag team gauntlet match at Enter Sandman!
ES: Okay, who'll be our partners?
Houston smirks.
JH: That's the best part... You're teaming together! Now get out and start working together.
Erick gives a "I'm so done with this shit" face and storms out. Zeke turns to Houston.
Z: I know what you're trying to do... and it won't work.
Zeke storms out as well.
Main Event: Clutch McCloud & Adam Thompson vs Jeremiah Johnson & Marcus Allen Jones
MW: Are you ready for our main event?
SD: Ready as ever. Marcus and Jeremiah are going to make the best tag team!
MW: You sure?
SD: ....no not really..
DB: The following contest is your main event and it is a tag team match scheduled for one fall!
"This Fire" by Killswitch Engage hits and Clutch McCloud comes out with Richard Crowley.
DB: Entering first, being accompanied by Sir Richard Crowley, from The Gateway City, Clutch McCloud!
Clutch enters the ring and pumps up the fans while waiting for his partner.
DB: And his tag team partner, from Plymouth, the "Pendragon" Adam Thompson!
Foo Fighters' "The Feast and The Famine" plays as Adam Thompson walks down the ramp with a big smirk on his face.
SD: Adam and Clutch may be tag team partners tonight but after Enter Sandman, Adam Thompson could be champion and Clutch McCloud could be the #1 contender!
MW: But they have a huge task ahead of them that they have to focus on now.
Adam Thompson fist bumps Clutch McCloud in the ring. Jeremiah Johnson and Nick Leeds saunter to the ring as "Final Round" by 2Pac blares throughout the venue.
DB: Their opponents, first, being accompanied by Nick Leeds, from San Diego, Jeremiah Johnson!
SD: This is Jeremiah Johnson's debut in professional wrestling! Good thing he's teaming with Marcus Allen Jones. That's a gauranteed win!
MW: I don't know who I dislike more..
Johnson enters the ring and stares down Clutch McCloud and Adam Thompson. The crowd pops but quickly boo when "Cult of Personality" plays and Marcus Allen Jones walks out.
DB: And his partner, from Chicago, he is the smartest man in pro wrestling, Marcus Allen Jones!
Marcus walks down to the ring, holding up a paper that says "I'm /u/SmarkySmark - AMA".
SD: Here he comes! The greatest of all time! Marcus! Allen! Jones!
Marcus walks right past the ring apron and he instead pulls up a chair and sits on it. He gets out his phone and he begins to type.
MW: What's going on here? Marcus has a match!
SD: Marcus is conducting an AMA over at /r/SquaredCircle!
MW: Is that really important right now?
SD: Reddit is always important.
The bell rings and Adam Thompson and Jeremiah Johnson start the match. Thompson and Johnson lock up but Johnson gains a quick advantage by going behind Thompson and wrestling Thompson down to the mat.
SD: The man with the magnificent mind proving that he truly does fight smarter than others! Well, besides Marcus of course.
MW: Marcus isn't even fighting!
SD: He's fighting a battle harder than what anyone else is fighting.
MW: Like what?
SD: Internet trolls.
The camera focuses on Marcus' phone, showing the hundreds of comments flooding his AMA on /r/SquaredCircle. He smirks and types "Jeremiah Johnson is a pussy and MMA is a work" in response to someone asking what he truly thinks of Johnson. Meanwhile, back in the ring, Jeremiah Johnson has Adam Thompson in an ankle lock.
MW: Will Thompson tap or will he be able to reach the ropes in time?
SD: Of course he'll tap, Marcus is just waiting to get tagged in if he doesn't.
MW: I really don't think Marcus is going to be tagging in anytime soon.
Thompson manages to kick Johnson off and tag in Clutch McCloud. Clutch runs out and knocks Johnson over with various forearms before hitting a big belly to belly suplex on him.
MW: Clutch McCloud coming out like a bat out of hell!
SD: His name is Steve, y'know.
Clutch attempts for an early Technical Foul discus forearm Johnson slides out of the ring to talk with Nick Leeds. Clutch follows Johnson out but then Johnson immediately goes back in the ring. When Clutch goes back in, Johnson puts him in a drop toe hold.
SD: I can't believe that idiot fell for that. He makes me ashamed to have the name Steve.
Johnson transitions from the drop toe hold into a armbar, wrenching on Clutch's previously injured arm.
MW: Jeremiah Johnson does seem to have a smart strategy here.. exploiting Clutch's injury.
SD: Exploiting Steve's injury.
MW: Can you just shut up about Steve for one moment?
Johnson lets go and he waits for Clutch to get up before Irish whipping him into a corner. Johnson begins to bombard Clutch with forearms in the corner but Clutch eventually powers through and he hits Johnson with forearms equally as hard, if not harder.
MW: Clutch still has a lot of fight left in him!
Johnson stumbles back and Clutch drags Johnson to his corner and he makes the tag to Adam Thompson. Meanwhile, at ringside, Marcus writes "I was pushed too early" in response to "how were you born on the same day you were conceived?".
SD: They call that the ImMarculate Conception!
We see that Steven Deville is on his phone instead of watching the match.
MW: Don't you have a job to do?
SD: Yes! And that's to be MAJ's biggest fan!
Back in the ring, Thompson hits Johnson with a sit-out powerbomb.
1!
2!
Johnson kicks out!
Johnson turns the powerbomb into a triangle choke.
MW: Beautiful reversal by Jeremiah Johnson!
Thompson manages to pick Johnson back up into another powerbomb. This time Thompson doesn't get the pin as he's distracted by what's going on at ringside.
SD: It looks like Nick Leeds and Richard Crowley are having a few words!
Leeds and Crowley are both arguing while Clutch tries to get Crowley focused back on the match. While everyone is distracted, Johnson elbows Thompson in the back of the head. Thompson doubles over.
MW: That might be the killing blow!
Johnson gets Thompson into the DDT position and he drops him on his knee.
SD: DD214!
Marcus gets up from his chair and tags himself in.
SD: And here comes Marcus to win the match!
Marcus covers Adam Thompson.
1!
2!
JEREMIAH JOHNSON BREAKS IT UP!
SD: What the hell is wrong with Jeremiah?!
MW: I think he wanted to get the pin!
Johnson and Marcus begin to argue and shove each other. While this is happening, Thompson manages to get to his corner and tag in Clutch.
SD: Marcus! Look out!
Marcus turns around right into the TarHEEL kick. Johnson exits the ring and him and Nick Leeds leave, yelling "we'll kick your ass at Enter Sandman, Clutch!". Clutch covers Marcus.
1!
2!
3!
DB: Here are your winners, the team of Adam Thompson and Clutch McCloud!
SD: This is a travesty! I can't believe Jeremiah Johnson would betray MAJ like that!
MW: What comes around, goes around!
Clutch and Adam Thompson celebrate as Marcus rolls out of the ring. But then Richard Crowley slides into the ring.
RC: Adam, if you win that title, we're coming for you. So don't get too comfortable.
Crowley tugs on Clutch's arm and they leave, staring Adam Thompson down.
MW: Well, that wraps up tonights show! We'll see you live on PPV for Enter Sandman! Adam Thompson vs Marcus Allen Jones for the FPW World Championship! Thank you and goodnight!
