Post by David Slayton on Jun 27, 2013 2:50:44 GMT -6
Episode 150 - June 24, 2013
Nick Webb: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the historic 150th episode of Monday Night Havok! We are live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada tonight with what is sure to be one hell of a memorable event!
Rayne: Two titles are on the line, including a Happenstance rematch pitting AJ Adams against Kyle Cross for the BWF World Title! Plus, The Minstrel makes his BWF debut, Emperor Ian takes on Johnny Maverick, Elizabeth Davis makes her in-ring return and more!
Nick Webb: Right now, though, we've got something going on over by the stage, and considering it involves Emperor Ian... well, needless to say, you may want to avert your children's eyes for a few minutes here.
The Throne Room with Emperor Ian
Special Guest: Kelly Keagan
Emperor Ian and Funk Dogg are on a set made up to look like a royal court. Ian sits in a massive throne while Funk Dogg stands holding a mic.
Funk Dogg: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for BWF’s number one talk show: THE THRONE ROOM. Here’s your host, Emperor Ian!
Ian waves to the fans, who boo in return. Funk Dogg hands him the mic.
Emperor Ian: Thank you, thank you. I am overjoyed to bring you the BWF’s first ...as far as I know...talk show. I hope to have all the big stars of wrestling as my guests. However, I’m also willing to book my fellow BWF superstars when they’re unavailable.
Rayne: Wait, why would he book people when they aren’t available?
Nick Webb: I don’t think you quite got what he said.
Emperor Ian: Tonight though, I will be introducing the world to a new talent, one who should soon become a big star. The fans here at the arena got to see what she could do earlier tonight when she faced the legendary Xander Strife in a dark match. She’s a local girl, from London. Do we have anyone from London in the crowd?
There are some cheers.
Emperor Ian: Great. Of course I must remind the audience that I’m referring to London, Ontario. And I must inform my fellow Americans that Ontario is a province in Canada. A province is kinda like one of our states. Anyway, I hope she makes you guys proud and not ashamed like that other local lady that no longer competes here due to her bleeding vagina.
Rayne: He’s referring to Nessa right?
Nick Webb: Yes, Rayne.
Emperor Ian: Give a warm welcome to the beautiful and talented KELLY KEAGAN!
“Make Me Proud” by Drake plays as Kelly walks onto the set. She waves to the cheering fans without really looking at them. Ian points to a smaller, less fancy seat next to his own.
Emperor Ian: Please have a seat Kelly.
She sits.
Emperor Ian: Welcome to the Throne Room. How do you like being out here in front of nearly twenty thousand of your countrymen?
Kelly stares out into space.
Emperor Ian: Kelly? You there, Kelly?
Kelly looks down.
Kelly Keagan: Yeah yeah.
Emperor Ian: I asked how you like being out here in front of twenty thousand Canadians?
Kelly Keagan: Scary, really scary.
Emperor Ian: Relax, you have nothing to be afraid of. I saw you come out here earlier and wrestle your ass off. Just remember, you could take any of these people in a fight.
Kelly Keagan: Okay.
Emperor Ian: Hey Kelly, are you okay?
Kelly Keagan: Yes.
Emperor Ian: You know, it would look better if you made eye contact.
Kelly Keagan: I know. I’m sorry.
She looks up at him.
Emperor Ian: That’s better. So let’s let these folks know the real Kelly Keagan. What made you want to become a wrestler?
Kelly Keagan: I... I dunno.
Emperor Ian: You don’t know?
Kelly Keagan: Well... I don’t think I should... I uh... I dunno.
Ian flashes a confused look at Funk Dogg.
Emperor Ian: Well I guess we can skip that one. So which wrestlers do you look up to? You have any favorites?
Kelly Keagan: I like... uh... whats-her-name.
Emperor Ian: Emily Corlen?
Kelly Keagan: Ye-yeah... her-herher.
Emperor Ian: Well I agree, Emily Corlen is a great wrestler and great human being.
Nick Webb: Ian must be the emperor of brown-nosing.
Rayne: You saying he’s wrong?
Nick Webb: No not at all. I love Emily Corlen.
Emperor Ian: Well what about the active roster here? Any wrestler you’re looking forward to facing?
Kelly Keagan: Uh... you?
Emperor Ian: Oh silly girl, I’d destroy you.
Kelly Keagan: Okay, no then.
Emperor Ian: Look, I can see this isn’t working out.
Kelly Keagan: Sorry.
Emperor Ian: Don’t apologize, I used to have stage fright myself. It took a lot of work before I could face the crowds and speak. I wanna help you Kelly, and I know these fans wanna help you too, isn’t that right Toronto?
The crowd cheers.
Emperor Ian: Alright Kelly, will you let us help?
Kelly Keagan: Okay.
Emperor Ian: Great. Well I guess that’s it for the inaugural edition of the Throne Room. Join us next time, whenever that’ll be. Bye!
Ian gets up and consoles Kelly as the camera pulls back to reveal the set located to the side of the ramp by the entrance as the show cuts to an HBO promo.
The bell rings as both women begin circling one another. Nick Webb notes that Liz has been away from the ring for a few weeks, while Rayne comments that Jewel's debut was less than stellar and that tonight could be her last chance to impress the brass. Davis quickly overpowers her larger adversary, taking her down with a hard series of moves that leave the black-and-blonde dazed and reeling. Liz takes Jewel down with a spear, followed by a Standing Moonsault w/ Booty Pop, but the ensuing cover only gets a two count.
Rayne: Did you see that booty pop?! Oh, welcome back, Liz!
Nick Webb: Down, boy.
As Katrina cheers Liz on at ringside, the match continues, with Liz systematically wearing Jewel down and refusing to allow her to gain any momentum. If she has any ring rust, she isn't showing it in this match, even as she catches Jewel with the Hostile Takeover (Back Stabber). Instead of going for the pin, though, Liz pulls Jewel to the center of the ring and locks in her Maple Leaf Lock (Figure 4 Leg Lock). Despite barely working on Jewel's legs during the contest, her opponent screams out in pain and submits almost immediately.
WINNER: Elizabeth Davis, via Submission
"Mr. Night" by Kenny Loggins plays throughout the arena as Liz breaks the hold and rolls to her feet. She poses for the flashbulbs in the crowd before rolling out of the ring and high fiving Katrina. The two head up the ramp as the ref checks on Jewel in the ring.
Nick Webb: That was a pretty definitive victory for the Canadian beauty here tonight! Congratulations, Miss Davis!
Rayne: You know, Liz has had a fair amount of success here in BWF so far... I gotta imagine she's in line for some kind of title shot here soon.
Nick Webb: If Liz can keep this momentum going, it won't be long at all before we see her wearing BWF gold!
And Now, A Word From...
The following service announcement has been paid for by Pepsi.
We come in now on Matt Stone, a former BWF United States champion. We appear to be backstage, though at what arena we can’t be too sure of. He’s wearing his old Shut Me Up t-shirt, the one he wore back in 2011 when he was in the BWF originally.
Matt Stone: Hello BWF, long time no see. I heard a little rumor was going around saying that I might be at Legacy X, and I figured I may as well answer this as quickly as possible. It is true that I was contacted by BWF to appear and possibly compete at the upcoming show, and while it didn’t have Emily’s name on it, I’m sure we all know how much she must miss me. Now, what I’ll be doing, who, if anyone I’ll be facing and what title I will be walking out of Legacy X around my waist with is all up the air for now, but take my word for it, you don’t want to miss it. I’m prepared BWF, but I assure you no one else is prepared to shut... me... up!
Stone flashes a smirk as the feed cuts out.
The bell rings and neither opponent moves. Catness seems confused at the presence of the masked man, Minstrel, who has 6 inches and over 100 pounds on her. She slowly approaches the masked man, carefully, almost as if she's inspecting him, but The Minstrel does not move an inch. He almost doesn't even appear to be breathing.
Nick Webb: I don't think this girl knows what to make of The Minstrel, Rayne.
Rayne: I watched his promo this past week and I'm not even sure I know what to make of The Minstrel, Nick.
The crowd watches with bated breath as Catness reaches her arm out to touch The Minstrel, but before she can, his hand snaps forward and grabs her arm. Catness' eyes give away legitimate surprise for a fleeting moment before she tries to pull her arm away. Minstrel breaks his grip and Catness escapes, only to be caught a moment later by Minstrel's Ferris Wheel Drop (Spinning Heel Kick followed by a Spinning Leg Drop). He quickly lays into Catness with a series of punches and kicks before taking a step back. Catness rises to her feet and Minstrel leaps onto the second rope before catching her with the Knock 'Em Dead (Second Rope Springboard Enzuigiri). He pulls her over to the corner and scales it before jumping off and hitting the young girl with his No Laughing Matter (Houston Hangover [Flying, Flipping Legdrop]). A three count later, Minstrel is victorious in his BWF debut.
WINNER: The Minstrel, via Pinfall
"Peacock Skeleton With Crooked Feathers" by the Blood Brothers blares over the sound system as The Minstrel stands up and runs a hand through his long, black hair, his mask hiding all semblance of emotion on his face. He looks down at Catness and then exits the ring without another action. The crowd boos Minstrel as he walks up the ramp, ignoring their reaction.
Nick Webb: Wow... just two weeks ago, we were talking about how definitively Catness was defeating Catherine Jewel, but tonight is a whole different story. I have no doubt Catness is skilled, but I think we can safely say that tonight, she was not prepared for The Minstrel.
Rayne: I don't know if anybody is prepared for The Minstrel, Nick. He keeps this up? It's not gonna be long before we see this guy at the top of the BWF. The next few shows will go a long way in showing us what The Minstrel is all about.
Bejeweled
In the backstage area we go as we see Don McMichael standing by with Catherine Jewel who doesn’t seem to be too happy. The fans try to cheer her as McMichael readies his microphone.
Don McMichael: I’m standing by with Catherine Jewel, who suffered a tough loss to the returning Elizabeth Davis. Catherine, things haven’t started off as planned for you here in BWF, how do you plan on bouncing back?
Jewel pauses and takes the microphone from McMichael. She takes a stance and gets ready to speak but before she can she’s attacked from behind from the two mystery men from previous weeks. She’s tossed into a nearby wall with a thud as she slumps down. The bigger of the two men pulls her to her feet as the other drives a boot into her gut. The larger man holds her up as she tries to fall over, the air kicked right out of her.
Nick Webb: That’s enough!
He drags her over to a table set up for the superstars to sign autographs and lifts her up with a gutwrench powerbomb and drives her through the table. Jewel lays on the broken table as trainers rush to check on her. The two men start to leave as McMichael steps up to them.
Don McMichael: The world wants to know exactly who you are. Week after week you’ve been-
He’s cut off as he’s grabbed by the face of the taller man, clearly the enforcer. His partner comes up and just pushes him to the ground as they walk away. The camera pans over to Jewel once again as AJ Adams comes into view, walking down the hallway with an apple in his hand.
AJ Adams: Well now, that’s a shame.
He takes another bite and keeps walking down the hall and sees McMichael sitting on the ground and stops for a moment.
AJ Adams: You know, maybe if you didn’t try to stick your nose where it didn’t belong that wouldn’t have happened. Here-
He finishes the apple and tosses what’s left to McMichael.
AJ Adams: Find a place for that, Jack.
Adams looks back at Jewel and shakes his head as he walks away.
The hot Toronto crowd is psyched up for another match, cheering as one of their favorites Johnny Maverick makes his way down the ramp, but he’s cut off quickly from Ian leaving the ring to get the fight started. The bell can’t ring yet as the two brawl on the outside, both showing they’re more than capable of defending themselves. Rights and lefts fly back and forth, but it’s Ian who’s off to the quick advantage with a questionable knee to the lower midsection of Maverick, followed up by backing him up quickly into the guardrail.
Rayne: This is why you don’t want to soak in the crowd when you walk down to the ring Nick, it gets you off focus.
Nick Webb: So we’re to assume that everyone will Pearl Harbor you on the way to the ring?
Rayne: It certainly wouldn’t hurt!
Ian rolls Johnny inside the ring and we get the bell to officially start the match. More rights and lefts find Johnny’s face as less and less are blocked, but Ian makes a slight mistake when he whips Maverick across the ring, only to have his clothesline ducked and as he spins around, he’s caught in a crossbody block. Johnny hooking the leg a little higher up on the thigh than normal for a quick one count before Ian kicks out and squirms to the corner, Maverick with a slight smirk on his face, revealing a drop of blood trickling down from his mouth.
Nick Webb: Looks like we have blood, Rayne. That could either be very bad for Johnny... or very bad for Ian.
As Ian is getting up, Johnny charges in with a shoulder thrust, connecting to the midsection of Ian before leaping up to the second rope, doing a little dance in Ian’s face and leaping backwards, driving Ian’s face into the mat! The crowd seems really into Maverick’s antics and Johnny goes for a cover, netting a two count. Maverick is to his feet first, Ian getting up and going for a right hand, which gets ducked and Maverick wraps his arms around the Emperor’s waist and lifts him up, dropping him backwards with a German suplex. Popping his hips and keeping his grip, Johnny gets to his feet and proceeds to deliver a second German Suplex to Ian, but he’s not done as once again he positions both of them to their feet, Ian going for a back elbow, but quick like a cat Johnny traps his one arm, the his other and lifts him backwards with a Dragon Suplex that only nets a close two count.
Nick Webb: That was the Maverick Special!
Rayne: That’s a very disorienting series of moves, props to Ian for kicking out there.
Ian is dazed as he starts getting to his feet, Johnny hitting the ropes and coming back only to get grabbed and hurled over top of Ian with a quick Belly to Belly suplex! Maverick lands hard on his neck and back and seems to be in pain. Ian is first up now and sees how Johnny is reacting, lifting his head up Ian locks in a side headlock, wrenching his forearm into Johnny’s chin. The hot Toronto crowd start to get behind Johnny more and more as he fights to his feet, but as he’s doing so, Ian wraps him up and drives him down to the mat with his Imperial-Plex (Belly to Back Half Nelson Suplex)! Ian makes the cover here... but Johnny gets his shoulder up right before the three!
Nick Webb: Johnny Maverick digging deep to kick out there Rayne
Rayne: That he did, but Ian is looking to put him away.
The crowd cheers as Johnny kicks out, Ian looking slightly disgruntled. Ian lifts Johnny up by the back of the head to deliver a quick knee to the gut, followed by a gutwrench suplex. Ian lifts Johnny up again and connects with a few side elbows, going for a third one but Johnny side steps out of the way, Ian going for a hard right cross but Maverick leaps up and scissors Ian’s arm, dragging him down to the mat with the Perfect Armbar! Ian falls prone in the hold and reaches out with his free hand for the ropes, but they’re too far away. He tries to move closer but the pain is too much and he’s forced to tap out!
WINNER: Johnny Maverick, via Submission
"D.C. Sound Attack!" by Clutch plays throughout the arena as Johnny releases the hold and stands up, pleased with the result of the match. He briefly considers offering Ian a hand, but decides to not care and exits the ring, leaving Funk Dogg to slide inside and check on Ian. As the Emperor waves Funk Dogg away angrily, Object 1 and Object 2 sidle up along Johnny and the three head up the ramp, pleased with the victory.
Rayne: That was a hard fought victory for Johnny, but I have to hand it to Ian here tonight; he really stepped up his game and looked great. No loss is easy to take, but Ian should be proud of himself tonight, he really impressed tonight.
Nick Webb: Maybe, but a loss is still a loss, and a win is still a win! Congratulations to Johnny Maverick on a big win over a very game Emperor Ian here on the 150th episode of Havok!
The World Is Not Ready
Backstage a man stands with his back to camera. He wears a charcoal striped black suit and his jet-black hair is slicked back. He rocks back and forth on his heels slowly.
The Minstrel: It was a lovely welcoming gift for Ms. Corlen to welcome me with such a lovely young lady… Reminded me of stories from imperia times – the head of state welcoming a traveler from another land with a wench for appearing and paying homage to their court. Ms. Corlen knows how to throw her wenches to the wolves and she knows how to feed her wolves. Usually, you have to pay for that kind of action, folks – not every day you can get paid for giving the Ole Chris Brown treatment! But over time, I think Ms. Corlen may rue the day that she invited me into her castle. As I take this blasé landscape here and turn into my chaotic little playground. As I tear flesh from bone, read Archie comics aloud to unconscious victims, put people into and through walls, and tapdance…
An eccentric jig follows this statement followed by a hearty chuckle. Once he recovers from his laughter.
The Minstrel: You see, this federation – much like the world – is not ready for the special, specific, stupendous sort of terror I can enact. And it’s going to be best thing on television since Charles In Charge!
The Minstrel drives home the point with an emphatic fistpump.
The Minstrel: So parents put the kiddies in their PJs and pin their eyelids back – they are not going to want to see what I have in store. But it’s better to desensitize them now at a young age – trust me. I’m not a doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
The Minstrel releases a bellowing, hearty, almost bloodcurling laugh, but suddenly – as if on command – he stops. He goes rigid and tilts his head slightly to the left. All that can be heard is the sound of his breathing, heavy and slow.
The Minstrel: What’s about to happen… is no laughing matter.
Goodbye, Unfavored Angel...
Inside of the ring, Rudy Rudo, Logan Avery, and Derrick Daze are awaiting the last participant of the upcoming BWF Tag Team Championship match, Isaiah Mercier. "The Consequence" by You Me At Six resonates from the PA system and the fans are stirring with cheers and boos. However, there's no sign of Isaiah whatsoever. The BlazenTron suddenly becomes active, the words "The Mercier Brothers Inc. Presents..." flashing across the screen. Then a video starts and Isaiah is seen sitting on the edge of a plush blue loveseat and a smile on his face.
Isaiah Mercier: Hey ladies and gents, it's "Simply" Isaiah Mercier. If you're watching this video, then I hope you realize that I'm actually not in Toronto for the 150th Episode of Havok.
In the delivery of the news, there's a mixture of negative and positive reactions from the crowd. Logan smirks and Rudy snickers while Derrick looks displeased.
Nick Webb: I can't believe what I'm hearing! Isaiah Mercier's not here -- at all! Not at the Ricoh Coliseum or anywhere in Toronto!
Rayne: Ha! Looks like Derrick's out of luck; this is gonna be an easy victory for the Tag Champs!!
Isaiah Mercier: I hate to say there's a little more bad news, but there is. The big decision that I've had to make? I made it. I resigned from the BWF.
The fans are stunned. Nick Webb is perplexed and shocked; Rayne is laughing his ass off. More and more does the look of displeasure worsen on Derrick's face, even shouting obscenities.
Isaiah Mercier: I know you're all disappointed... Or maybe you're happy.
He shrugs.
Isaiah Mercier: But remember when I said that if I wasn't the one to deliver punishment, I'd find someone else to do it instead? Well I found someone. Before Havok even airs, I'm certain all the paperwork's been read and signed already. I can say a lot of great things about this person, but I think a great video will be more justified.
The lights fade until all is dark in the Ricoh Coliseum, then after Isaiah waves with a grin on his face, a new video begins to take over the BlazenTron.
...Hello, Killer Princess
At first, there is only darkness... A strong yet feminine female voice is heard.
You're never too young to be amazing.
Then the sun rises, bringing forth a bright early morning. As the sun rises up, the scene changes to what appears to be a colorful child's room. On top of the bed, a little 4-year old blonde girl in a bright blue dress is joyfully dancing around.
You're never too young to accomplish great things.
Another scene occurs and a 6-year old girl-- possibly the same girl as before, but older-- is shown at the front of a classroom full of second graders. Miraculously, she's solving mathematical problems that are suited for fourth graders with the simplest of ease.
You're never too young to realize your hopes and dreams.
The next scene shows the girl when she's 7 years old, standing upon a stage with two other students during what appears to be a school assembly. Each student has a painting beside them, the theme focusing on flower gardens. A judge comes forward to attach place ribbons on each painting; she's the one that wins 1st Place, shouting with joy.
You're never too young to shine with brilliance.
With another scene, the girl is now 10 years old. There are splashes of different-colored paint all over her, but she's full of pride as she steps back from the giant canvas. The canvas displays an incredibly detailed painting of a water faerie princess in a gorgeous dress with an underwater castle behind her. It's truly an amazing feat for one so young.
She gave me all the love and care in the world... A Mother.
The girl is now 11 years old, and at this point, she should be more familiar. She is running around throughout the active water sprinklers, laughing as her mother, recognizable by hardcore wrestling fans as Chelsea Pryce, gives chase with a smile on her face.
He was someone I never had until fate brought us together... A Father.
At 12 years old, Rosalyn removes the hood of her jacket as she looks up at Jack Darling, the man who just discovered that she was his illegitimate daughter. She embraces him, her unrequited love making him feel awkward and conflicted.
Through love, hate, determination and fear, we were tied together.
Different scenes briefly flash, displaying the development of the girl's relationships with her parents, both separately and together. Her parents' greatest moments in wrestling are shown:
Chelsea's victory to become the eWo Commonwealth Champion and 2008 Rookie of the Year.
Jack becoming an eWo Grand Slam Champion and being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
As my parents have accomplished great things in the ring...
Finally the girl is a young lady at 17. While she appears very different, she is still the same girl. She's brilliant like her father and beautiful like her mother.
...Now it's my turn to step up.
A white screen takes over the BlazenTron, and suddenly light and dark blue paint splashes forth, presenting the name--
Rosalyn Pryce-Darling
The video ends and the fans are cheering aloud. That's when "Spectrum" by Florence + The Machine plays from the PA system and silver-white "dust" acting as snow slowly descends all around. A spotlight shines on the entrance stage; in sync with the tense violin, at the center of the stage an electronic platform begins to lift, revealing a figure wearing a black-hooded robe.
...When we first came here,
We were cold and we were clear...
With no colors on our skin,
We were light and paper thin...
The electronic platform reaches the top of the stage and the figure slightly tilts their head up, showing just a small part of their face. Soft rose-colored lips-- those of a female-- part to take in a little air and then exhale slowly. A few dark brown strands are framed around her partially hidden face. The fans grow with anticipation and excitement while the momentum of the song slowly begins to shift.
And when we first came here,
We were cold and we were clear.
With no colors on our skin...
'Til you let the spectrum in.
Say my name...
The fans yell "Rosalyn!" out loud!
And every color illuminates!
On cue, different-colored lights come to life throughout, shining brilliantly with the lyrics.
We are shining...
And we'll never be afraid again!
SAY MY NAME!
Louder do the fans yell "Rosalyn!" and then different blue-colored pyro shoots up from the stage around the hooded female. She pulls back on the hood, revealing herself to be Rosalyn Pryce-Darling, and then throws the robe off of her. Now she stands in her stylish ring attire; the fans are going wild for Chelsea and Jack's daughter! She grins and makes her way down the ramp, tagging fans along the way, and she reaches the ring. Swiftly, she jumps on the apron, grabs the top rope and flips into the ring. She embraces the positive reaction the fans are giving her before she steps onto the middle rope where the majority of the cameras are viewing her, stretching her right arm up as high as she can reach, and then showing off a peace sign.
Nick Webb: Holy crap!! BWF Owner Emily Corlen actually hired a DARLING!?!
Rayne: Not just any Darling, Nick! That's Jack Darling's DAUGHTER for crying out loud!!
Nick Webb: I-I'm lost for words! I don't know what to say...
Rosalyn steps down from the middle rope, her music fades, and then she requests a microphone. One of the ringside officials promptly gives her one and she smiles before facing Derrick.
Rosalyn Pryce-Darling: Hey Derrick, I'm your new tag team partner, Ros. Ready to kick some ass and win some gold tonight?
She tosses the microphone aside and extends her right hand out to him. Derrick half-smirks and accepts her hand, shaking it to confirm their newly formed tag-team. The fans are cheering as the referee nods and holds the belts up, displaying what's on the line.
Rayne: Ring the bell!
As soon as it's confirmed that Derrick and Logan are going to start off, the bell rings and the two of them unleash a flurry of blows against each other. Blow after blow connects back and forth; that's when Derrick lands a two-punch combo to Logan's face. Stunning Logan, Derrick Irish whips him against the ropes and nails him with a discus clothesline. However, Logan is quick to rebound from the shot as he gets back on his feet, striking Derrick with a harsh forearm smash to the face. He attempts to follow through with a spinning back, but Derrick ducks right under it and floors him with an elbow smash to his temple! Immediately, Logan rolls away to gain some space between himself and Derrick, whom the fans are favoring with mixed cheers. Logan shakes his head, retreats to his corner and tags Rudy in.
Nick Webb: Wise of Avery to tag Rudo in. Maybe he'll be able to catch his breath.
Daze allows the fresh tag champion into the ring, beckoning him to bring it on. Rudo smirks and feigns a charge towards Daze, who goes for a spinning kick, but he catches his ankle and pulls him down with a sudden leg lariat takedown. Before Rudo can lock in any kind of hold, Daze breaks away and delivers a palm strike to Rudo's chest. This hardly fazes Rudo as he sharply backhands Daze's face, stunning him long enough to bounce against the ropes and knock him down with the Catwalk Kick (Drive-By Kick)! The first pin attempt of the match only receives a 2-count before Daze kicks out. Pryce-Darling yells for the crowd to help her gather momentum and they are obedient to comply, growing louder in cheers to encourage Daze. Rudo dismisses this with a chuckle as he mockingly paint brushes the back of Daze's head. He pulls the smaller man up on his feet-- only for Daze to surprisingly retaliate with a backflip kick!
Rayne: And 2Rude goes down! I'm sure he's seeing stars.
Nick Webb: I wouldn't doubt that, Rayne. This crowd is loud; they want Rosalyn to be tagged in!
And in that moment, she is and the fans are going wild! Darling moves to the ropes, grabs the top rope and springboards herself over, catching Rudo off guard with the springboard hurricanrana! She transitions this into a bridge pin attempt, but only receives a 2-count before Rudo reverses this into a cradle position to try and pin her instead. Darling kicks out when the count barely reaches 2, yet when she starts to recuperate Rudo floors her with a standing dropkick to the face! As soon as she falls, Rudo climbs on top of her and strikes her with right and left hands to her head. Darling grimaces for a moment before a sharp yell escapes from her parted lips after a resounding SLAP across her face by Rudo's hand. The fans are booing disapprovingly as he forces the young women up by pulling her hair and drags her over to his corner, tagging Avery in. Avery chuckles and secures Darling's head in his hands, pulling her up on the second rope as he goes to the top. He attempts his patented rope-suspended swinging neckbreaker, but she refuses to let him do it and swiftly counters this with F.Y.T.B. [Fuck You Too Bitch] (Elevated Cutter)!
Nick Webb: WOW! What an amazing counter by Rosalyn!
Rayne: She's got more than cute looks, I gotta admit.
Nick Webb: Good Lord, Rayne -- she's only 17!
Rayne: What?! Jailbait, jailbait, jailbait -- BAD!!
Both legal participants are down in the ring. The referee has no choice but to start a count between them. Just as he reaches 5, Avery's had enough time to recover and wisely tags Rudo in. Rudo waits for Darling to get up on her feet and he locks in a sleeperhold. Gritting her teeth, Darling struggles and starts to repeatedly drive her right elbow against Rudo's gut. Once she's free of Rudo's grasp, she lunges forth and tags Daze's outstretched hand. Before Rudo can stop his advances, Daze strikes him with a retaliating backhand, backpedals to bounce against the ropes and knocks one-half of the Tag Champions down with The Fall (Running Crane Kick)! Daze goes for the cover with the hook of the leg; unfortunately for him, Avery interrupts with a stomp to the back of his head. Avery kicks Daze again before pulling him onto his feet and he forces him into a cutter position-- except Darling intervenes with a move that would make her father proud, Boom, Double Headshot (Running Double-High Knee Kick)! There's more than enough impact in the attack to send Avery flying out of the ring! His manager, Ryan Backstrom, is there to check on him. Although the fans are cheering with high approval, the referee corrals her back to her team's corner, instantaneously transitioning the cheers into boos. Daze is on his feet, but he can't detect Rudo behind him as he's caught off guard with an unexpected German suplex! Rudo decides that it's not enough as he turns Daze over and isolates him in a beatdown known as Berserker Rage (Multiple Grounded Double Underhook Knee Strikes)! Soon, Rudy makes matters worse for Derrick as he continues to be relentless, pulling the smaller man into position and locking in the Guillotine Choke!
Rayne: This one may be over soon! Rudy's got that Guillotine Choke locked tight on Derrick. I don't think he has much left in him!
Nick Webb: You may be right, Rayne, but there's still hope left in Rosalyn if Derrick can just break away and tag her!
Derrick is grimacing from the chokehold, already starting to lose air, but he refuses to tap out. The referee observes the situation as Rosalyn cheers and builds momentum with the crowd behind her. Through this, a second wind seems to hit Derrick as he rolls over towards the ropes and grabs the bottom one! The referee demands Rudy to break the hold and the narcissistic supermodel does so before the 5-count. Otto's cheers for his client cannot compare to the loudness of the capacity crowd. He flippantly mouths off to the crowd even as he backs up toward his corner, preparing to level Derrick with a killshot. Suddenly, a slap on his back stuns Rudo - his partner has revived from the vicious knee kick from Rosalyn and just tagged himself in!
Rayne: Uh oh... 2Rude's not gonna like that!
Ignoring the vulnerable Daze, Avery immediately tries to get to the woman who attacked him, Rosalyn. However, she sees this coming and, grabbing the ropes, leans back on the apron, catching Logan in the face with a nasty kick, leaving behind a Sketchers shoe print behind! Rudo stands in his corner, still in disbelief that Logan would have the balls to tag himself in. He sees Daze stirring and does nothing, leaving Derrick to take advantage of the stunned Avery and drive him down with The Voyage (Spinning Unprettier)! With the last of his second wind, Derrick leaps for Rosalyn and tags her in. Rosalyn slingshots herself into the ring, taunting Logan to get up, and as soon as he does she executes Lethal Darling Overdose (Jumping Double Knee Facebreaker)! She hooks his leg, all while Rudo simply watches in the corner with an unfeeling gaze, and scores the three count and the win!
WINNERS AND NEW BWF TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS: Rosalyn Pryce-Darling & Derrick Daze, via Pinfall
The fans are wildly ecstatic as "Spectrum" by Florence + The Machine plays from the PA system. Rosalyn gets herself onto her feet and jumps for joy, being presented with one of the BWF Tag Team Championship belts. The referee goes over to Derrick and presents him with the other golden strap, which he clutches tightly. Together, Rosalyn and Derrick raise their belts above their heads in victory, the crowd in full support. Meanwhile, Rudy Rudo leaves the ring without a care in the world and heads up the ramp with Otto Bumblefeck, almost seemingly happy to no longer be tethered to Logan Avery, who is still lying motionless on the mat.
Nick Webb: What an amazing match! We have NEW BWF Tag Team Champions here tonight on Havok!
Rayne: It was a hard-fought battle, but in the end, Rosalyn and Derrick are taking the gold home! That's right, don't adjust your television sets, folks - a Darling now holds gold in the BWF! And tonight's not over, either - it's only a matter of time before we see AJ Adams take back the BWF World Championship from Kyle Cross!
Nick Webb: I'm not sure if that's going to happen, Rayne. We're in TORONTO, Kyle's hometown! And that match, the main event? It's coming up NEXT!
Coming Soon on Pay-Per-View
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is tonight's main event... it is scheduled for ONE fall... and it is for the BWF World Championship! At this time, please welcome your Special Referee for this match... the BWF Sovereign Champion and the 2013 Happenstance Queen... ELENA SIMONOVA!!!
All the lights go black, low red strip lights come on to line the ramp down to the ring and "My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy begins blaring over the BlazenTron as the house lights come up. Elena Simonova can be seen, crouched low, with her back to the audience; a red and white spotlight on each side of the stage begin rotating side to side. Elena spins to face the audience while she rises, as a cascading curtain of red pyro falls behind her. She is wearing form fitting black jeans and a referee's shirt, tightly tied around her midriff that leaves very little to the imagination. Elena walks down to the ring and pulls herself up onto the ring apron, leans back on the top rope and back flips into the ring.
Nick Webb: Here we go, Rayne! The main event of the 150th episode of Havok and the BWF World Title is on the line! Can you remember a time when the #1 Contender for a Championship was directly responsible for the fate of that Championship?
Rayne: I can't, Nick, at least not in BWF. Look at that; ten years and 150 episodes later and we're still seeing new things here on Monday Night Havok!
Nick Webb: The real question is, can Elena be trusted to call this match down the middle for either competitor?
Scott Benjamin: Introducing first, the challenger... weighing in tonight at 176 pounds... he hails from Los Angeles, California... he is AJ ADAMS!!!
"Lights Out" by P.O.D. hits the BlazenTron and the lights go dim as blue and red lights begin to search the arena. As a burst of pyro goes off, AJ Adams is seen standing on the stage looking into the ring. He walks down and sometimes points to the sky. He slides into the ring and climbs one of the turnbuckles. Adams then points out to the crowd and then makes a fist with each hand. He jumps down to the mat and waits his opponent. The crowd ruthlessly jeers AJ, for obvious reason.
Rayne: Rough crowd.
Nick Webb: It's Kyle Cross' hometown! Are you surprised?
Rayne: Not one bit. You know, Adams has the chance to make history here tonight.
Nick Webb: Indeed he does. During the existence of the BWF, the World Championship has only changed hands on Havok seven times. That might sound like a lot, until you do the math and realize that this number only accounts for roughly 17% of title changes in the history of that title.
Rayne: Not to mention the more obvious; Kyle Cross beat AJ Adams in his hometown of L.A. to win the title. If Adams could win the title back here tonight in Cross' hometown of Toronto? It would be the ultimate revenge for the Eighth Conqueror of Hellbound!
Scott Benjamin: And his opponent... weighing in tonight at 238 pounds... he hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada (massive crowd pop)... he is the current and reigning BWF World Champion... he is KYLE CROSS!!!
"Defy You" by The Offspring hits the BlazenTron and Kyle Cross, BWF World Championship strapped securely around his waist, steps out onto the stage, taking a moment to take it all in before bolting down the ramp and sliding in beneath the bottom rope. He then takes to each turnbuckle in turn, pointing out to the fans, before taking his place in the center of the ring and awaiting the bell. The crowd is going nuts and already, a "Welcome Home" chant has broken out in the crowd. The cameraman zooms in on a "If Adams wins, we riot" sign.
Nick Webb: Listen to this hometown crowd! They've come unglued for the BWF World Champion!
Rayne: Adams thought he had it bad in L.A. with the Cross fans there? At least he had a couple of hometown supporters! There is NOBODY rooting for AJ tonight, and if he lets that get under his skin, we're going to see a repeat of Happenstance. For his sake, let's hope he learned from his first encounter with Cross.
Elena takes the time to frisk both men for weapons, spending a little extra time on AJ after his encounter a few weeks back involving Nessa Wall and a hidden pair of brass knuckles. After finding herself satisfied that neither man is packing, she takes the BWF World Championship from Cross and holds it high in the air for both men to see. As Cross and Adams stare each other down, Elena hands the belt off to a ringside official and calls for the bell to officially start this match.
DING!
As Elena moves back into the corner to observe the action, Cross and Adams make their way to the center of the ring. Adams slaps his chest and says something to Cross, who merely replies with a casual smirk before he points out to the fans, who cheer even louder at the acknowledgement from their hometown hero. Adams takes offense to this and flips the crowd off to loud boos - which don't last long as Cross quickly begins laying into the former World Champion with lefts and rights to massive pops from the crowd.
Nick Webb: This crowd is insane! Seriously!
Cross holds onto the momentum for the early parts of the match - and the crowd eats up every second of it. Cross is big, but he's never bigger than when he's performing in front of his proud, hometown crowd. He systematically works on Adams' upper body area, hitting a series of clotheslines, stiff kicks and whips into hoists and lifts. At one point, Adams ducks under a kick and leaps onto the ropes, springboarding backwards with an attempted crossbody off the second rope, but as he comes back, Cross jumps up and hits him with a nasty dropkick in the head that sends Adams crashing to the mat hard! Cross covers and gets a two count.
Rayne: Did you hear the impact of boot against skull?
Nick Webb: He'll definitely be feeling that one in the morning, that's for sure.
With Adams still down, Cross heads to the apron and waits. Adams reaches his feet and Cross leaps onto the ropes before springing off and aiming a Sentinel Strike (Springboard Superman Punch {From Apron to Ring}) right at Adams' head! This time, Adams moves, perhaps only out of instinct, but it's enough, as Cross crashes onto the mat unceremoniously. Adams shakes the cobwebs out for a moment and then heads to the ropes, bounding off and kicking the back of Cross, who had just sat up, hard. Cross leans over in pain and Adams begins stomping several times all over Cross' upper and lower body (ala Randy Orton) finished by driving several boot strikes into Cross' forehead, enough so that even Elena finally steps in and tells Adams to back off or get disqualified. Adams glares at the special referee before hitting one more stiff kick to Cross' head. He goes for the cover and Elena drops to count, but Cross gets his shoulder up after just two.
Rayne: And only two for Adams, but it's just a matter of time!
Nick Webb: I could have said the same thing about Kyle Cross just a few minutes ago.
Rayne: No way. Adams is an IRONMAN! His last name should be Stark! HA!
Nick Webb: Which Stark? Because if we go with Game of Thrones, AJ could very well be in for his own Red Wedding tonight, courtesy of the Scarred Sentinel.
Rayne: Pssh, please. Adams is the MARVEL Stark. OBVIOUSLY.
Nick Webb: So, he's an alcoholic, egotistical narcissist?
Rayne: AJ Adams is NOT an alcoholic!
The match continues for several minutes, each man jockeying for position and battling back and forth for the match's momentum. Neither man sees fit to play it safe, each one realizing what was on the line here tonight in Toronto. At one point, AJ Adams rolls to the outside of the ring after taking a particularly vicious shot from Cross. Cross isn't about to let Adams regain his composure, however, and runs to the opposite side of the ring before vaulting through the ropes and catching Adams with a suicide dive. As Elena starts to count, Cross pulls himself to his feet and tries to lift Adams up, but Adams pulls Cross down, slamming his head into the barricade surrounding the ring. The crowd boos Adams as he slowly stands, laughs at Cross, and then slides into the ring before slipping back out, breaking the count. Cross slowly rises and Adams grabs a hold of his arm before whipping him across the ringside area into the steel steps, sending Cross flipping over them (ala Mick Foley)! A "Fuck you, Adams!" chant starts up as Adams taunts Cross on the outside, begging him to get up. Cross starts to stir and Adams breaks the count again before walking over to grab the Champion, but as he does, Cross counters the grab into a gogoplata submission! The crowd roars as Adams struggles to grab the apron, the ring, anything to get out of the hold, but he cannot and starts to tap out!
Nick Webb: AJ Adams is tapping out!
Rayne: This ain't a Falls Count Anywhere Match, Nick! If Cross wants to win this match, he's gonna have to end it in the ring!
Adams goes limp as Elena reaches the count of seven inside the ring. Cross releases the hold and stands up, rolling inside the ring at nine to break the count, and then rolls back out before walking over to Adams and picking him up. He drags Adams to the ring and rolls his body inside, and then follows before heading to the top rope! He waits for Adams to start getting up, and when he does, Cross flies off the top rope with The Spirit Of '77 (Flying Fameasser) - but at the last second, Adams turns his body and catches him with the Last Call (Codebreaker)! The crowd is stunned as Adams slumps back to the mat, clearly still reeling from the effects of the gogoplata. He drags himself over to Cross and manages to get a hand over his chest, but right before Elena's hand hits the three count, Cross kicks out and the roof comes off the Ricoh Coliseum!
Nick Webb: Cross kicks out! Cross kicks out! Cross kicks out!
Rayne: How?! There's absolutely no way!
Nick Webb: AJ Adams might be Iron Man... but Kyle Cross is the Goddamned Batman!
Both Kyle Cross and AJ Adams slowly reach their feet, both men worn from the match, but neither one willing to give in to the other. They tie up in the middle of the ring and spend an inordinate amount of time trying to exert themselves over the other, but Cross eventually gains the push and goes behind Adams to hit a reverse DDT. Adams counters with a Judo throw over his head and aims a kick right at Cross' head, but Cross ducks and pulls Adams into a small package for a two count. Adams reverses the cover into his own small package for a two count. Cross reverses back for another two count. This happens three more times before the wrestlers break free and roll to their feet. Immediately, the punches start flying, with loud cheers every time Cross lands a hook and loud boos every time Adams nails a jab. Adams grabs Cross and whips him across the ring, trying a leapfrog on the way back, but Cross ducks under it and bounces back off the ropes. Cross comes back and Adams grabs Cross, shoving him to the left -right into Elena Simonova! The crowd utters a collective "ooh" as Cross and Elena's heads crack together.
Rayne: There's a meeting of the minds for you!
As the crowd reaches a fevered pitch, Adams pulls the dazed Cross to his feet and motions for a GTS, but as soon as he lifts Cross onto his shoulders, he slides off and brings Adams down hard with a jumping reverse bulldog. The crowd cheers loudly as Cross looks out to the crowd before pointing down at AJ! Cross pulls Adams to his feet, lifts him and drops him hard with the Crossfire Driver (Vertical Sidedriver {Emerald Fuson Kai})! The crowd EXPLODES as Cross goes for the cover - but Elena is still down!
Nick Webb: Our referee is still out! This match should be over!
Indeed, the crowd counts 1, 2, 3 but with no referee to make it official, the match continues. Cross finally breaks the pin and moves over to help Elena up. He rouses her and then goes back over to cover Adams, but Elena, who is now standing, just stares at Cross and does nothing! The crowd boos loudly as, instead of dropping to count, Elena instead begins yelling at Cross, believing that he attacked her on purpose. Cross, breaks the pin again and stands up, looking at Elena in disbelief as she refuses to count the pin (the crowd reaching nuclear heat at that point).
Rayne: Good for you, Elena! That brute attacked you! Stand up for yourself!
Nick Webb: ...are you KIDDING me?! REALLY?
Cross tells Elena to do her job; she threatens to disqualify him for attacking the official. Just when it looks like she's about to ring the bell, a groggy Adams comes out of nowhere with a roll-up and grabs both Cross' tights and the second rope for leverage! Elena, oblivious to either of these (whether out of accident or spite is unclear) drops and counts the 1, 2, 3! We have a new BWF World Champion!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner and the NEW BWF World Champion... AJ ADAMS!!!
"Lights Out" by P.O.D. starts playing as Adams quickly breaks the roll-up and slides out of the ring. His devilish smile stretches from ear to ear as Elena slides out as well and retrieves the Championship. AJ starts walking backwards up the ramp and Elena meets him, handing off the Championship title before raising his arm in victory. The fans along the ramp start throwing whatever garbage they have at both Adams and Simonova, clearly disgusted with the finish. In the ring, Kyle Cross is on his knees, gazing at the ramp with a mixture of disdain and disappointment as the rest of the arena starts loudly chanting "bullshit".
Nick Webb: What just happened? Did Elena Simonova just screw Kyle Cross out of the BWF World Championship?!
Rayne: Seriously? How can you say that with a straight face? Adams rolled up Cross in a legal pin, Cross' shoulders were pinned to the mat, Elena counted three. Last I checked, that qualifies as a match-ending victory!
Nick Webb: Come on, Rayne! Adams was CLEARLY grabbing the tights AND the ropes for leverage!
Rayne: I didn't see that, and more importantly, Elena didn't see that, which leads me to believe you're seeing things. She called that match right down the middle! Well done, Miss Simonova! Well done!
Nick Webb: Oh, are you including the part where she refused to count the pin for Cross after the Crossfire Driver?
Rayne: Cross should be lucky Elena didn't disqualify him right then and there! You don't strike an official!
Nick Webb: You're... are you actually being serious right now?
Rayne: I never joke about referee abuse, Nick. It's a very serious issue.
Nick Webb: Unbelievable.
AJ Adams has reached the stage and holds the BWF World Championship high in the air, eliciting more boos and more garbage from the fans. Elena starts to head to the back but AJ shouts something in her direction and she returns to raise his arm again. As she does so, Adams turns and grabs her before hitting her with the Last Call (Codebreaker)! This gets a momentary pop from the crowd (only because they're angry at Elena for what they perceive as a screwjob) but even as AJ holds the BWF World Title over Elena's body, the boos return, followed by a loud, unified "You screwed Cross!" chant.
Rayne: Man, these Canadians don't let anything go, do they?
Nick Webb: You tell 'em, Toronto! You're damn right they screwed Cross!
Rayne: Well, Nick's a little busy standing on his soapbox, so I'll do the honors tonight. Folks, we're all out of time for Havok tonight. We'll see you again on July 8 on the final stop before Legacy X on July 21! Good night from Toronto, and congratulations to the new two-time BWF World Champion, AJ Adams!
Nick Webb: It makes me sick!
We see one final shot of Adams standing on the stage holding up the BWF World Title, followed by a shot of Kyle Cross now standing in the ring, glaring at him, as the loud "You screwed Cross!" chants continue and the show fades from to the BWF logo, and then finally to black.
© Blazenwing Wrestling Federation 2013
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