Post by David Slayton on Jul 28, 2013 2:17:31 GMT -6
Legacy X - July 21, 2013
A video package spanning several minutes plays to open the pay-per-view event, showcasing some of the most famous (and infamous) moments in BWF history - Bam becoming the first BWF Champion, X winning two Gauntlet Runs, The Legend and The Executioner facing off in the main event of WrestleFest IV, David Blazenwing and Jen Corlen getting blown up in the middle of the ring, Tim Murphy wreaking havoc on BWF superstars, Rob Torborg dressing up as a Pepsi machine to spy on his Gauntlet Run opponents, eWo attempting to tear BWF down in 2007 and the company rising from the ashes in 2011 and again in 2013, Gabe Shelley and Emily Corlen tearing the house down in Toronto for the BWF World Title at WrestleFest VI, Chamelion being thrown from the roof of the Elimination Chamber, and many more. Quick flashes of every BWF World Champion in history follow that, settling on AJ Adams, before the screen tears away to reveal a very determined Elena Simonova. At the end of the package, the original ending of the Havok intro plays, showing David Blazenwing in the middle of the ring with all BWF superstars converging on him. The shot then flips around to reveal a new version of the same shot, but with the superstars of today converging on Emily Corlen instead. As they all reach her, the screen explodes and cuts to static before the words "Honor the past... embrace the future" are whispered and the screen fades to black. The Legacy X logo then follows.
Announcer: And now, the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation, in association with Madison Square Garden, proudly presents... LEGACY X - THE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!!!
The camera cuts from the PPV intro to Madison Square Garden in New York City, where a massive pyro show goes off on the stage. After it ends, the camera zooms around the ring, highlighting the many fans in attendance before, as always, settling on the historic BWF announce team of Nick Webb and Rayne, celebrating their tenth anniversary calling the action.
Nick Webb: Ten years ago tonight, history was made when BWF Havok went live for the very first time on the United Paramount Network! Tonight, we celebrate that history while looking ahead to the future of this business and this very company. Welcome to New York City, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Legacy X!
Rayne: What a long, strange ten years it's been, Nick! But you better believe we're just getting started!
Nick Webb: Indeed we are, Rayne! We have nine stellar matches for you this evening, on a night where the fate of every Championship in BWF will be decided! We're guaranteed new BWF Tag Team Champions, we'll learn the fate of the Sovereign Title and, in the main event, the 2013 Happenstance Queen will challenge the BWF World Champion and she'll try to make history by becoming the first Happenstance winner to successfully cash in on their Championship opportunity! Can she do it? Can Elena Simonova defeat AJ Adams and become a World Champion for the first time in her career?
Rayne: By the end of the night, we'll know! But right now, we've got plenty of exciting show to get to, kicking things off with what should be a hot ten man tag!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following match is your opening contest for Legacy X... and it is a Ten Man Tag Team Match, scheduled for ONE fall! Introducing first, the team of Stryker Cloud and Josh McKlick... they are MASKED MADNESS!!!
"Tattoo" by Mercy Drive hits the BlazenTron and a plume of fire explodes on the stage as Josh McKlick and Stryker Cloud pop up through the stage! They high five one another, then race to the ring before sliding inside and posing for the fans.
Nick Webb: Well, despite the fact that they're teaming with the New World Order tonight, Masked Madness is still receiving a warm welcome from this Garden crowd. And who can blame them? Both of these men are BWF legends, winning multiple World Championships between them, in addition to numerous other accolades.
Rayne: Who can forget their legendary feud over the United States Title? Not to mention McKlick was the first man in history to hold that belt, which we now refer to as the Sovereign Championship?
Scott Benjamin: And their tag team partners, K-Krush, J-Dizzle and The Big O... they are the NEW WORLD ORDER!!!
New New New World Order
"Rockhouse" hits the BlazenTron as the screen goes black and white as K-Krush, J-Dizzle and The Big O walk out onto the stage, clad in the nWo black and white colors. The crowd boos loudly as they strut down to the ring, mouthing off to the fans and showing them no respect. They enter the ring and look their partners up and down before posing to more jeers from the crowd.
Nick Webb: No warm welcome for the nWo.
Rayne: That's a damn shame. These men have multiple World Titles between them as well, plus let's not forget their run as the BWF Tag Champions, winning those belts in a TLC Match at the first WrestleFest not unlike the one we're going to have later tonight! Also, Big O's won a Gauntlet Run! Only four people in history can claim that!
Scott Benjamin: Introducing their opponents... first, she hails from Panama City, Florida... she is the Stutterfly... she is KATIE JAMES!!!
The lights in the arena quickly cut to black and the image of a pink, sparkling butterfly floats across the Tron. The crowd starts cheering as the butterfly explodes into the words “STUTTERFLY KATIE JAMES” and "Heads Up, Hearts Down" by I Fight Dragons starts playing loudly! The crowd explodes in a flurry of cheers as Katie James struts onto the stage and points to the crowd, grinning. She moves to each side of the stage, posing for the fans, then comes back to the center of the stage before dropping to one knee and posing as a shower of pink pyro begins falling behind her! Katie stands up, still grinning from ear to ear, then quickly bounds down the ramp, slapping fan’s hands along the way. Towards the bottom of the ramp, she stops and turns back to the stage, then points as a quick burst of pink pyro goes off in the center of the stage. Katie turns back and laughs, then skips around the ring, high-fiving fans as she goes. After a quick trip around the ring, Katie runs towards the ring apron facing the stage and leaps up, turning in midair and sliding from one side of the apron to the other on one knee. Katie stands up and steps over the second rope, then leans in slowly, showcasing her butt for the cheering male fans before entering the ring completely. Katie then heads up to the top of the nearest turnbuckle and poses once more. With the fans still cheering, Katie does a backflip off the top rope and lands on her feet, then walks over to the corner across the ring and leans against it, rolling her head back and forth as the music fades.
Nick Webb: Speaking of Gauntlet Run victories, Katie's got one as well.
Rayne: Yeah, but she's never won a World Title. I hear that eats away at her. As it should.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, the team of America's Most Hated... JAMES REILLY AND JASON JONES!!!
"We Own It" by 2 Chainz feat. Wiz Khalifa hits the BlazenTron as James Reilly and Jason Jones walk onto the ramp, glaring down at their opponents. They bump fists, then head down the ramp, never taking their eyes off of the nWo. They enter the ring and Reilly pats Katie on the shoulder before glaring back at their adversaries.
Nick Webb: A nod to Katie James' time as a member of the AMH there. She and Reilly held the BWF Tag Team Titles together.
Rayne: And they beat two Hall of Famers in Adriana Garcia and The Executioner to do so. Most of it was Reilly, of course.
Nick Webb: Of course.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, she hails from New Haven, Connecticut by way of Panama City, Florida... she is a representative of Frontier Grappling Arts... she is ALISON JAMES!!!
The opening to "Mandelbrot Set" by Jonathan Coulton hits the BlazenTron and the fans start cheering. After a few moments, JC begins to sing and as he does, Alison James walks out onto the stage, carrying a clipboard and a yardstick. She moves to each side of the stage, grinning ear to ear while waving and pointing the yardstick at the fans, then returns to the middle of the stage before heading down the ramp. As Ali reaches the ring, she slides her items into the ring before sliding inside herself, shifting her weight to her hands before leaning forward into a flip, landing perfectly on her feet. The crowd cheers as Ali moves to the nearest corner and points at the fans again. She drops off the corner and picks up her clipboard and yardstick, handing them off to the referee as her theme fades.
Nick Webb: Fun fact - Alison James is the only competitor in this match to have never competed in a BWF ring, having debuted in 2011 just in time for the company's changeover to True Glory Wrestling, and later, Revolution X Wrestling, where she held gold in both.
Rayne: That fact wasn't fun! That fact wasn't fun at all! A fun fact would be something like "Fun fact - Alison James is made completely of jelly and cream".
Nick Webb: You're thinking of Toco. He'll be in action later tonight.
Rayne: HA!
Scott Benjamin: And finally, she hails from Chicago, Illinois... she is the Owner of the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation and the Emerald Phoenix... she is EMILY CORLEN!!!
The lights in the arena cut to black as the intro to "Radioactive" by Within Temptation hits the BlazenTron. As the crowd cheers loudly, green strobe lights fill the arena and "The Emerald Phoenix" Emily Corlen walks onto the stage, her arms outstretched akin to wings. She sweeps her arms over her head and closes them around her mouth, screaming loudly before a single blast of pyro goes off behind her. The strobe lights slow down as Emily begins making her way down the ramp. By the time she reaches ringside, the strobe lights have completely stopped and emerald colored spotlights have begun swirling around the crowd and ring. After making her way around the ring once, Emily hoists herself onto the apron and enters the ring through the first and second ropes. Emily makes her way to all four corners of the ring, climbing up each and posing for the fans. As the lights return to normal and the music fades, Emily slowly paces around the canvas, glancing out to the still-cheering crowd and smirking.
Nick Webb: This is the first time Emily Corlen has stepped into a ring to compete since last December in the PWA. Will the former two-time BWF World Champion show any ring rust?
Rayne: With four other people behind her, she has no reason to! But we're about to find out! Ring the bell, ref!
DING!
Alison James starts out the match for her team, while J-Dizzle of the nWo starts out for his team. Alison quickly gains the upper hand with a series of flashy, high flying moves, including a dragonrana pin attempt that nearly ends the match at just over the 45 second mark. K-Krush and Big O are quick to break that up and start double teaming the youngest competitor in the match, but that gets broken up to major cheers from the crowd as AMH members Jason Jones and James Reilly jump into the ring and start beating on the nWo veterans.
Nick Webb: Look at AMH go!
Rayne: What a start to Legacy X! These guys look like they haven't missed a step!
After order is regained, both members tag out, Alison tagging in Reilly and J-Dizzle tagging in The Big O. James Reilly immediately goes to work on the 2004 Gauntlet Run winner, leveling the smaller competitor with furious lefts and rights that leave Big O reeling. After several minutes of a one-sided affair, Reilly takes Big O down with a seriously nasty big boot, then follows that up with a jackknife powerbomb, but the cover attempt gets broken up at two as, once again, the nWo is in to break it up. Meanwhile, Masked Madness, Stryker Cloud and Josh McKlick, watch on the ring apron.
Rayne: Hey, why aren't Cloud and McKlick helping their teammates? What kind of sportsmanship is that?
Nick Webb: They're likely trying to figure out just what exactly they signed up for with this match.
Quickly, Alison and Katie leap into the ring and take down Dizzle and Krush with flying clotheslines. They pull the nWo members to the outside and continue brawling with them as Reilly walks over to the ring apron and motions for the Owner of the BWF, Emily Corlen. She hesitates for a moment before tagging Reilly's hand and entering the ring, stalking Big O, who hasn't yet moved after taking Reilly's vicious powerbomb.
Rayne: I think Emily's circling her prey right now, like a buzzard!
Nick Webb: Countless men and women have been where Big O is right now, Rayne... and it never ends happily for them!
After striking her signature pose, Corlen grabs a hold of Big O's leg and slaps on her Faith Breaker (Argentine Leglock) submission finisher to a tremendous pop from the New York City crowd. With J-Dizzle and K-Krush still out of commission on the outside of the ring, Big O claws at the mat, furiously begging for Cloud or McKlick to break the submission up. The two masked men look to one another before chuckling and hopping down from the ring apron! The crowd reaction only gets louder as, after a few more moments pass, Big O begins tapping out furiously on the mat!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners... JAMES REILLY, JASON JONES, KATIE JAMES, ALISON JAMES AND EMILY CORLEN!!!
"Radioactive" by Within Temptation hits the BlazenTron as Emily releases the hold and stands up, grinning from ear to ear. She loudly shouts "I STILL GOT IT!" as Reilly, Jones and the James sisters join her in the ring to celebrate. Outside the ring, Stryker Cloud and Josh McKlick shake their heads at the fallen members of the nWo before heading up the ramp, slapping fans hands as they go.
Nick Webb: Dare I say it, Rayne?
Rayne: Say what?
Nick Webb: That victory... was TOOOOOO SWEET!
Rayne: Really? And you're getting on the company's case about copyright infringement?
Nick Webb: Ah, it's a celebration, Rayne! Live a little!
Rayne: ...WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT HAVE YOU DONE WITH MY BROADCAST PARTNER?!
Death by Diva
The camera comes up and we see Vespertine, in her wrestling gear but without her trenchcoat stretching against the wall in the hallway. She puts a leg above her head and stretches that. From around the corner comes backstage interviewer Akoda Yang. He sees Vespertine and gets a big grin on his face. He runs over to her.
Akoda Yang: Ah. Ms. Vespertine. Good to see you in Blazenwing Wrestling Federation. Can I ask you few questions?
Vespertine stops stretching, puts her leg down and looks the little man up and down.
Vespertine: And you are?
Akoda Yang: I am Akoda Yang. Backstage interviewer for BWF.
Vespertine: I’m sure you are. Listen, if you don’t have a backstage pass, I’m going to have call security to escort you back to the arena floor.
Akoda Yang: But I am interviewer for BWF. Ask Emily. She know.
Vespertine: You’re a funny little man. (His grin gets wider) I’m sure you think Emily is your boss. I know she is my boss but I don’t think she is your boss. You need to go back to Yahoo or Google and play World of Warcraft with Mark Zuckerberg or Tim Cook or something like that. I don’t know. What do you programmers do?
Akoda Yang: Make video games?
Vespertine: And I’m sure that’s very rewarding. Listen (he puts the microphone up in front of her. She looks at it.) Oh you have a microphone. How cute is that? Are they selling those at the concessions stands now? (She puts a hand on his shoulder to lead him down the hall. He gets an even bigger grin.) What? What are you smiling about?
Akoda Yang: You like me. You really like me.
Vespertine: Oh we won’t be going there Ms. Sally Fields. (looks around) Where is Security? (Finally spies two of the techies) Hey guys. Can we get Soda here an autographed copy of something and then escort him back to this seat.
Akoda Yang: My name is Akoda. I am backstage interviewer. You are Vespertine. Female wrestler. I interview you. For match tonight against Minstrel. WOO HOO!
Vespertine: Wow! You sure are a spunky little thing aren’t you? (To the techies who have come up) Take this…"man"… give him something special and show him to his seat. I need to do a quick shoot on Minstrel. Go on! Chop chop or however you say it to get you guys to move.
They look at her and frown but both guide Akoda down the hall and out of sight. One can hear him say loudly “But I really am interviewer for BWF. You know me.” To which we hear the response of one of them. “We know that. She doesn’t. She is lost. Just go interview someone else for the time being.” She hears this and rolls her eyes, then looks back at the camera.
Vespertine: You know, I’m not one to pick apart people. That usually is a waste of time and usually a battle I lose. In this instance, it is a HUGE waste of time. Against a man like Minstrel? We know you are insane. We know you like to stalk people. We also know that I have indeed gotten inside your head; I mean if I hadn’t, you wouldn’t have addressed everything I talked about. I mean you addressed EVERYTHING I said, did, and talked about. Impressive. Sad and demented. But impressive. Do you have a life? I know I do. I have a boyfriend. I have a family. I have a house on Nob Hill. I have two white tigers. I have a… lion trainer. And you? What do you have? What do you do? You sit outside windows peeping into them hoping to get a glimpse of some naked girl or guy. Which establishes the fact that, you Minstrel, are a sad, sick little man.
She sighs and looks at her nails as she talks.
Vespertine: You know something: The past is important to me. Who I have faced is important, oh not to you, surely. But I take each and every match and encounter I have had and chalk it up to experience so that the past events that have led me to this point in my life will determine how I face you and how I defeat you in the ring.
From down the hall we can hear Akoda yell "I AM BACKSTAGE INTERVIEWER! I see Vespertine. BWF’s newest superstar. I want to get interview. HEY! OUCH!” She turns her head to look to the corner and then looks back.
Vespertine: Fans! (chuckles and shrugs) What can you do? Anyway. I’m sure you have an interesting past. But please, for the sake of hearing the things you have done and the people you have killed don’t tell us. I really don’t want to know. But you think you are going to win, don’t you? You think you are better than me, don’t you? You think you have what it takes to beat me? You are wrong. What’s sad is that you will have me and everyone else believe that not only are you talented enough to beat me, but you set traps that we can walk into easily and you win by that. You will have everyone believe that by the time this match is over, I will be beaten, bloody and bruised, on the mat, on my back, staring through unseen eyes at the lights above while you have your hand raised in victory. You want to believe that. You want everyone else to believe that.
She stares intensely into the camera.
Vespertine: Problem is: nobody but you believes that. What you believe and what WILL happen are not the same. You will be the broken and bloody one laid out on the mat, staring at me while I have my hand raised in victory. What you are, Minstrel and all you ever be is a master of illusion. Even putting on the illusion that I lost and you won.
She pauses as Akoda shouts down the hall again.
Vespertine: Min. Do you ever listen to yourself? Seriously. Just. Listen. To. Yourself. Minstrel. The Great Illusionist. Master of Deception. The man in the mask would have you believe, ladies and gentlemen, that he is a great wrestler, and that he can actually wrestle. He has no skills but that’s beside the point. Come one and all and see the man who dances with smoke and mirrors.
She pauses and she bows low to the camera. She straightens up again.
Vespertine: No, you probably don’t. And nobody else does either. You think you are so funny. Ha ha hilarious, huh? You are the last of a dead breed of jester. You’re not funny. You never were funny. And that’s no laughing matter.
She tilts her head to think a second.
Vespertine: I think that’s how you say it. Anyway remember how I said that what you don’t realize is that you are a stepping stone. Well after hearing you pick me apart, piece by piece, and hearing you talk, hearing your arguments, I think what you have started to realize is that nobody listens to you anymore because nobody cares about what you have to say, about your singular past, about what you can do in the ring or what you want to accomplish here in BWF. You have made yourself null and void by being a non-entity. Hidden in shadows, a man in a mask. You have made yourself a non-entity by bolstering my arguments. It’s sad really, you know. You have tried so hard to become someone, you have come this far to try to become something and in the end; you have failed.
She gives a coy little grin to the camera.
Vespertine: That…is why Johnny beat you last week. You failed. And tonight, you will fail yet again. And I will be one step, one stone, closer to getting to the top. You will look upon me one last time as I raise my hand in victory because you will have felt death by diva and you will know what that means. It means Failure. Legacy X, Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The place where failure is in the spotlight. Legacy X is the place where the biggest career failure of all happened: Minstrel… lost….to… Vespertine. People won’t care what happens to you after that because you will be just a footnote to my great ascension up the BWF ladder. You weren’t the first to feel Death by diva. And you won’t be the last.
Suddenly Akoda comes running back down the hall, mic in hand. He stands besides her gasping for air. She looks at him amused.
Akoda Yang: I…. have…. a… question… for…. you.
He holds up a finger to have her wait a second before he starts again. When he catches his breathe he continues.
Akoda Yang: You have a match against Minstrel tonight? How do you feel you do?
Vespertine: URGGGGG!!!!!
She throws her hands up in the air in exasperation and walks off screen. He looks after her confused.
Akoda Yang: What? What I say?
Camera cuts shot.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following Triple Threat Match is scheduled for ONE fall! Introducing first, she hails from Sin City... weighing in tonight at 120 pounds... she is LACEY "DIAMOND" VONRICHT!!!
"Activated" by Wasted Penguinz & Code Black starts playing. The lights go out in the arena as the words "Lacey Vonricht" appear on the BlazenTron as the bass drops pyrotechnics shoot from the ceiling and ramp as Lacey Vonricht jumps from the fireworks. She stands on top of the ramp, wearing a pink and black leather tank top with matching pants, and quickly runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. She then climbs one of the ring's turnbuckles, then she raises her hands in the air as the crowd cheers loudly.
Nick Webb: This young girl is -
Rayne: BOOBS!
Nick Webb: ...really?
Rayne: Huh?
Nick Webb: Nevermind.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, he hails from Brooklyn, New York... weighing in tonight at 215 pounds... he is VEYRON!!!
As the opening chords of Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" blares through the arena, spotlights sweep the stands until the beat kicks in, when Veyron appears high up in the stands, wearing his hooded windbreaker, arms raised and pointing to the sky. The fans pop as he pumps his arms a few times before taking a running start down the stairs and up the aisles until he vaults onto the ringside barricade, just as the lyrics scream:
"YEEEAAAHHH!!"
Veyron leaps off the barricade and does a lap of the ring, slapping hands as he goes.
When I get high / I get high on speed
Top fuel funny car's / A drug for me
My heart, my heart / Kickstart my heart
Always got the cops / Coming after me
Custom built bike doing 103
My heart, my heart / Kickstart my heart
Veyron then leaps to the apron and up to the top turnbuckle, where he beckons for the fans to give another pop.
Ooh, are you ready girls?
Ooh, are you ready now?
Ooh, yeah
Kickstart my heart
Give it a start
Ooh, yeah, baby
Ooh, yeah
Kickstart my heart
Hope it never stops
Ooh, yeah, baby
Veyron flips his hood back as he again points to the skies, then vaults into the ring and hits the ropes a few times before sliding to his knees, then somersaulting to his feet as he removes his jacket and gets ready to start the match.
Nick Webb: Veyron is competing in his hometown here tonight, and he's got a lot of speed behind him, if his promos can be believed.
Rayne: I gathered that from his name being a type of car.
Nick Webb: ...oh yeah. Totally missed that.
Rayne: Dude, you need to watch more Top Gear. The BBC version, not the lame American version.
Nick Webb: I'll get right on that.
Scott Benjamin: And their opponent, he hails from Phoenix, Arizona... weighing in tonight at 280 pounds... he is APOLLO NIGHTHAWK!!!
The call of a nighthawk is heard and then "Don’t Tread on Me" by Metallica is played and then a white light is shone on the ramp, and the lights go out. Apollo Nighthawk and his wife Maria stands in the light, and holds his arm out as a nighthawk lands on his shoulder and then Apollo and Maria with the nighthawk heads down the aisle and Apollo holds his arm out and points to the turnbuckle and the nighthawk lands on it, and then he lowers the rope for Maria and they head to the center of the ring and then Apollo holds out his hands as the lights come back on.
Nick Webb: Well, we know who has the size advantage in this match for sure. Seven feet tall, 280 pounds... he just might step on his opponents and win this match.
Rayne: Nooo! Don't hurt the boobs!
Nick Webb: Some things never change.
DING!
The bell rings and the two smaller competitors, Lacey and Veyron, lock up in the center of the ring while Apollo steps back, watching both of them. They tangle around for a bit, neither one really able to gain a hold of the other, until finally, Apollo gets tired of waiting and runs into both Lacey and Veyron with a Nighthawk Kick (Yakuza Kick), knocking Veyron out of the ring and Lacey hard into the corner. The crowd watches, impressed, as Apollo begins dismantling the young girl with a flurry of offense, including a hard whip from one side of the ring to the other and a Navajo Notion (Exploder Suplex) that nets him a close two count.
Nick Webb: I don't think Lacey's gotten in a single shot in this whole match!
Rayne: She didn't shoot a promo for this match, and now she's getting manhandled. Weird. If I didn't know any better, I'd think they were related somehow! But that's crazy talk.
Nick Webb: Thank you for your Deadpool-esque commentary, Mark Zout.
Apollo pulls Lacey back to her feet and sets her up for a Call of the Nighthawk (Black Hole Slam), but before he can hit the move, Veyron leaps off the top rope and catches Apollo with a tornado DDT! Lacey rolls into the corner as Veyron quickly goes to work on Apollo, hitting him with everything he has, doing his best to wear the big man down. Though Apollo fights back, Veyron hits a Slingshot Spear for a two count.
Rayne: The New York crowd seems most behind Veyron, though I guess that makes sense considering he's from New York.
Veyron goes for a shining wizard on the slowly rising Apollo, but he ducks the move and a renewed Lacey uses his momentum to send Veyron tumbling out of the ring to the outside. She immediately goes to work on Apollo, but her punches don't seem to faze the big man much and soon enough, he regains control over the young girl. Apollo slowly breaks down what defenses Lacey has left, before finally setting her up for another Call of the Nighthawk (Black Hole Slam). This one, he hits perfectly!
Nick Webb: Call of the Nighthawk! This one's over!
Apollo drops down for the cover... 1... 2... no! From out of nowhere, Veyron leaps into the ring and lands squarely on top of Apollo and Lacey with a springboard Corkscrew Moonsault! The impact of the move knocks Apollo onto the ring apron and before he can collect his bearings, Veyron quickly covers Lacey and gets the 1, 2, 3!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... VEYRON!!!
Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart" blares through the arena as Veyron slides out of the ring as fast as he can, not eager to face Apollo's wrath when he realizes what happened. He makes his way up the ramp, smiling and high fiving fans as Apollo finally comes to in the ring and stands up, looking down at Lacey and then to Veyron before shaking his head.
Nick Webb: Wow! Apollo Nighthawk had that match won a few times, but ultimately, the lightning fast Veyron steals the victory from right underneath him! What a raw deal for Apollo...
Rayne: Apollo? Forget him! THE BREASTESES ARE DAMAGED! Call 911! STAT!
Nick Webb: ...oy.
TEN YEARS OF BWF
Nick Webb: Our next match features a superstar that debuted last time on Havok and seems to be making a name for herself right off.
Rayne: Either that or she already pissed the boss off really badly. Enough so that she has to go against Minstrel this week.
Nick Webb: Why would you say that?
Rayne: Well we already know what Minstrel is like. According to her promos she has faced superstars like him in the past. Minstrel likes to keep everyone on edge and attack people backstage. He doesn’t have to because of his ring abilities but he does anyway. He has said it himself a couple of times in various promos too.
Nick Webb: What’s that?
Rayne: That if, insert superstar name here, were in this match with him, it has to be because Ole Em was mad at said superstar. His words, not mine.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE fall! Introducing first, he hails from Parts Unknown... weighing in at 204 pounds... he is THE MINSTREL!!!
Suddenly the first notes of "Peacock Skeleton With Crooked Feathers" by the Blood Brothers blares over the sound system, and the crowd waits in anticipation of The Minstrel. The curtain parts and the Minstrel appears out from behind the curtain on a unicycle. He wears a black jacket with coattails and his snap away matching black dress pants. He rolls out waving his arms in the air encouraging the crowds' jeers. The Minstrel's mask is one-half the smiling, mocking Greek comedy mask, the other half the sorrowful Greek tragedy mask. His jet black hair sticks out from behind the mask and is mostly slicked back, but rather messily. He lets the unicycle come out from under him and scoops it up as he lands on his feet. He throws the unicycle over his shoulder and makes his way down to the ring - mocking the booing fans at ringside as he does so. When he reaches the ring, he tosses the unicycle to the side and slides under the bottom rope - he heads to the corner and opens his arms wide to mockingly embrace the crowd before jumping down and removing his snap away pants to reveal his wrestling shorts, which read "No Laughing Matter" across the back.
Rayne: And to think, I used to like clowns.
Nick Webb: Minstrel's not a clown... but he is very, very dangerous. Let's hope Vespertine knows what she's getting herself into tonight.
Scott Benjamin: And his opponent, she hails from San Francisco, California... weighing in tonight at 115 pounds... she is the Asian Invasion... she is VESPERTINE!!!
Suddenly, slowly, the sound of a Japanese flute starts out playing quietly over the loudspeakers and the lights go down. The BlazenTron comes up and we see two armies standing face to face on a battlefield. The flute continues playing and the camera on the BlazenTron gets closer to the two armies. The camera cuts scene...
Rayne: I can't wait to see what happens when these two lock up!
Nick Webb: Irresistible force, immovable object?
Rayne: Blech, that saying is so cliché. But, yes.
The camera cuts back to a scene of two armies. The Japanese flute plays louder. Both armies are huge and they are an army of shogun, ronin, and samurai. As the army walks forward a single figure comes into view and emerges from the line. The figure raises their sword and as one the entire army stops. The figure runs forward and gets atop a boulder to look out. The camera goes over their shoulder and we see the other army standing as a wall in the distance. The figure/leader takes off their helmet and long black hair tumbles out from it and flows all around, sometimes waving and weaving in places where the wind catches it. The figure turns and looks at the army behind them and we see it is Vespertine. She raises her sword and roars in fury. Camera cuts scene and the Japanese flute stops.
The camera cuts back to scene of her army raising their own swords and shouting in fury. The camera pans back quickly and she does the motion of "forward" with her sword and the camera goes up and we see her entire army run forward to join in the fray below. The song "Diamond Eyes" by Shinedown starts up and then goes straight into the song.
Suddenly, the spotlights in the arena come up and we see a lone figure standing at the top of the ramp. One arm is raised and we see it is Vespertine and she is standing facing the entrance curtains. She spins around rather quickly and at the end of the turn she points at the audience where upon a couple of pyros go off on each side of her. She stands at the top of the ramp looking around at the audience. Then, suddenly, she reaches her hands out to them as if to encompass their souls and fire pillar pyros go off behind her. She saunters on down to the ring, stepping in time to the music. She wears black wrestling shorts, a black wrestling sports top with purple sequins which reveals her midriff and abs, black wrestling boots, her black trenchcoat duster and black sunglasses. She slides in underneath the ropes, takes off her sunglasses and looks around at various spots with a feral like look in her eyes and slightly licking her lips. We see she has heavy glitter around her eyes and a heavy dark purple eyeliner. She crawls seductively like a cat to the other side of the ring and then suddenly jumps up and spreads her arms out and lands in a "V" like pattern where upon at each corner of the ring, showers of sparks come flying out. She looks around, still with the feral look in her eyes, and takes off her trenchcoat duster and gives it to a person outside the ring and warms up whilst never taking her eyes off the Minstrel. The crowd gives her a mixed reaction halfheartedly.
Rayne: What an entrance!
Nick Webb: You just like anything that walks, talks and has lady parts.
Rayne: "Anything"? They're PEOPLE, Nick. Wow. Just... wow.
DING!
The bell rings and the two circle each other, she has a sort of wicked smirk on her face and he is pointing with two fingers at her and then points to his eyeholes in his mask, then points back to her. She mocks him by doing the same thing back. He tilts his head as if in confusion. She smiles and sticks her tongue out at him. Suddenly she charges and goes for a right round house kick. He ducks and she ends up facing him. She stares at him while he puts a hand on his stomach and shakes as if he is mock laughing at her. Her face gets angry and she goes up to him and grabs him by the collar. He stops laughing, brushes her hands off and grabs her shoulders and picks her up in a Kane choke hold. He lets her down and then quickly puts her in a bear hug. We can hear her scream in pain as he does so.
Rayne: It looks Minstrel's tactic of mind games is working thus far.
Nick Webb: This is just the beginning of the match. Both of these wrestlers are far from done.
He applies more pressure to her back and she growls in pain and frustration and grabs a hold of his head. She tries to rake his eyes but they are behind a mask so there really are no eyes to rake. He applies more pressure. For a moment she only growls and screams in pain. Then she stops moving and gets the idea of trying to take off his mask. She grabs a hold of it and starts to try and rip it off. He tries to keep it on by leaning his head way back to where she can’t reach it but then his head flies forward and he headbutts her chest. She cries in pain and she puts her fists in the air to keep from passing out.
Nick Webb: Vespertine's in a bad way here.
Rayne: Do you want to retract a statement?
Nick Webb: Hm?
Rayne: You know the one where you said “both of these wrestlers are far from done”?
Nick Webb: Huh. Frankly, I'm more impressed you actually paid attention to me for once.
Rayne: Of course. And don't call me Frankly.
The referee puts her arm up once and it falls. He waits a few seconds and then puts her arm up again and she keeps it up. She puts her hands out and then karate chops his neck on both sides. He loosens his hold but doesn’t drop her. She does it again and this time, he lets go and holds his neck in pain. She drops to the mat. Suddenly she whirls into motion, kips up and charges him and jumps at the last second, clamps onto his neck and throws her weight around and he goes flying across the ring to land in a heap under the bottom rope.
Nick Webb: Impressive maneuver from Vespertine to Minstrel there!
Rayne: Good ring awareness, too. Most people would either tap or rake their opponent's eyes, but Minstrel has no eyes and you can’t really bite him because of the mask.
Nick Webb: I'm pretty sure biting is against the rules.
Rayne: I hope so, or else Toco would be undefeated! HA!
She kips up again and stalks over to Minstrel, grabs him by the hair and picks him up. She attempts to Irish whip him towards the ropes but he is heavier than her so he applies the brakes and reverses the move hard which sends her flying towards the ropes, over the ropes and to the arena floor. He goes right after and gets out of the ring right behind her as she gets up. He grabs her head and chin and punches her in the head. She cries out in pain. He punches her 5 times in the head and then lets go to look around for something. The referee starts the 10 count.
Nick Webb: I wonder what he is looking for?
Rayne: Isn’t it obvious? He wants to hurt her more. So he is finding something that will double the pain. Maniacal but genius.
Nick Webb: He'd better be careful he doesn't get himself DQ'ed.
Vespertine slowly gets to her feet as Minstrel goes looking under the ring and comes up with a sledgehammer. He turns around, right into a windmill kick from her which knocks him down to the ground and he lets go of the sledgehammer. She looks at him for a long minute and then looks back at him…
Meanwhile the referee is at the 3 count.
4…
5…
6…
Suddenly Vespertine realizes she is out and rushes into the ring. She is followed by Minstrel who slides in after her. He gets up and looks around for her but she is behind him sizing him up and suddenly she charges and executes a perfect backstabber. He stands up, wobbles a few steps then falls face first into the mat. She gets up and goes over to him, crosses his legs and puts him in a bridging reverse chinlock. He grasps her hands to try and disconnect them but to no avail. He grabs the canvas and inch by inch slowly crawls towards the nearest rope. She applies more pressure and he again grasps at her hands. The referee asks him if he wants to quit. He shakes his head no.
Nick Webb: These two are putting on a clinic and giving a great show for us and the fans.
Rayne: That’s true. You have to give them that.
Minstrel pounds the mat again, grabs it and crawls the last few inches to the ring ropes but instead of grabbing the bottom rope, he crawls under it and goes out to ringside where she lands in a heap beside him. They are both up at the same time. He punches her and she ducks. She punches him, he ducks. She punches him again and this time she connects and he does the same thing. They start punching each other back and forth and the referee starts the 10 count.
1…
2…
3…
4…
5…
Both of them again realize they are being counted out and both run and slide into the ring at the same time. Minstrel uses the ropes to get up and Vespertine kips up. She runs the ropes and on the rebound tries to clothesline him. He takes it and staggers back, rights himself. He holds up his pointer finger and wiggles it back and forth as if to say “I don’t think so!” She runs the ropes again and tries another clothesline but he ducks under it and grabs her and clamps on a sleeper hold. As he does so, his face mask gets really close to her and he breathes into her hair. She gets a disgusted look on her face and tries to break out to no avail.
Nick Webb: The sick mind games continue, and I think Minstrel is getting to Vespertine.
Rayne: In all fairness, we have no idea what Minstrel looks like under that mask. He could be an uggo!
Nick Webb: He could even look like you.
Rayne: Yeah, exactly. (pauses) HEY!
The referee raises Vespertine's arm up and it falls. He does it a second time and it falls. He does it a third time and at the halfway point, it stays up. She twists her body. Jumps, grabs his head and performs a slightly askew jaw breaker. But it works as he lets go and staggers back holding his jaw. She sits on the ground rubbing her arm and neck. He looks back at her, stalks over to her, grabs her by the hair to pull her up and Irish whips her towards the ring post. The referee gets in Minstrel's face and admonishes him.
Nick Webb: Vespertine may develop a receding hairline before this match is said and done.
Rayne: Eh... I'd still hit it.
Minstrel pushes the referee out of the way, goes over to her, turns her around and rams her head into the top turnbuckle a few times. He does this six times before the referee pushes him off and backs him up. The camera picks up the referee’s words telling him 'back off or I'll end this match right now!' Vespertine stands in the corner dazed. She turns around and shakes the cobwebs from her brain. She looks at him and he mockingly bows low to her. She gets a mad look and then screams out in fury. He mock covers his ears. She charges forward. He sees her coming and attempts a clothesline from hell but she ducks under and goes around, grabs onto him and executes a perfect float over DDT.
Nick Webb: What a counter!
She rolls him over, and executes a perfect triangle chokehold. The referee goes over to see how Minstrel is doing and ask him if he wants to give up. He shakes his head no. He tries to crawl over to the ring ropes but she applies more pressure and pounds the mat to garner strength. When she sees this, she screams in fury and applies more pressure. Again he tries to struggle to the ropes but to no avail. The referee asks Minstrel if he wants to give up but there is no response. It seems Minstrel has passed out.
Nick Webb: Do you think she applied too much pressure?
Rayne: After that backstabber, that could be possible.
The referee tells Vespertine to get off and she does so. She gets up and then raises her hands in the air. She thinks she has won. The referee forces her hands down and you can virtually see her ask "what? Why?” In the process of explaining that she didn’t win, Minstrel springs to life, pulls on her tights and puts her in a cradle pin. The referee springs into action.
1!
2!
Nick Webb: No, kick out at 2 and a half. She had the wherewithal to kick out of that.
Rayne: Minstrel almost stole the win there after playing dead! Clever, clever man.
Minstrel keeps his body on Vespertine's and puts his forearm against her chin. He then blatantly chokes her out. The referee admonishes him but when he doesn’t listen, he starts to counts to five. At four, Minstrel lets go and gets up to look around. Minstrel goes over to her, pulls her up by the hair and Irish whips her towards the ropes. He runs the ropes himself and executes a perfect Second Rope Springboard Enziguri. She tries to duck, but he hits her square on and she falls down hard.
Rayne: Knock Em Dead! That might be all she wrote!
Minstrel pauses to bow low to the audience and then he goes over to Vespertine and lays her out for the three count. He kneels to get on top of her but as he kneels, she grabs his trousers and does the same cradle pin he did earlier! He kicks out of the hold easily. As she struggles to get up, he stalks over to her, grabs her shoulder, spins her around, then irish whips her towards the ropes. He runs too and on the rebound executes a perfect spinning heel kick. She goes down hard and he lands on his feet. He stands over her and performs a spinning leg drop. He doesn’t get up but goes for the cover.
1!
2!
No! Kickout!
Vespertine kicks out at two and a half, though she kicks out weakly. Minstrel wastes no time and puts her in the Last Laugh (Crossface Chickenwing with Leg Scissors). Vespertine screams in pain and he applies more pressure. The referee goes up to her to check on her. He asks if she wants to tap and she says no. She tries to crawl to the lower rope but Minstrel refuses to budge, and Vespertine's stuck in the middle of the ring with nowhere to go.
Nick Webb: I don't think Vespertine has anything left!
Indeed, Vespertine goes limp in the hold a few moments later. The referee goes over to check on her again and raises her arm once... it drops. Twice... it drops. Three times... it drops.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... THE MINSTREL!!!
"Peacock Skeleton With Crooked Feathers" by the Blood Brothers blares over the sound system as he releases the hold and slowly stands up. He stares down at Vespertine for what seems like an eternity before finally exiting the ring. The referee continues checking on the lovely young women, who has only just started to come to, as Minstrel stops on the stage and raises his left arm in triumph to jeers from the New York crowd.
Nick Webb: Both of these wrestlers came to Madison Square Garden on the tenth anniversary of BWF to win, but only one of them could do it and that person is The Minstrel.
Rayne: Whatever. He still skeeves me out.
Happy Birthday?
The cameras cut to the back and we see the BWF Hall of Famer sitting backstage in his personal locker room, sitting down in front of a table looking kinda bummed out.
Mysterious Voice: Hey Casey! What’s the matter?
Casey Campbell: Oh nothing. It’s just that today is my great return at Legacy X in front of the entire BWF crowd but it seems through all the hype of me returning everybody forgot that it was my birthday, wait…
Casey glances down along with the camera and we now see Casey’s old manager MC with a smug look on his face, dressed in the finest and richest custom suits a little person (Dwarf? Midget? Oompaloompa? Whatever they like being called now.) can wear.
Casey Campbell: MC! I thought you left me because I didn’t pay you!!
MC: Man! We bros! You never paid me anyway I don’t need your money.
Casey Campbell: It’s great to have you back man! So what brings you here anyway?
MC: Well….. SURPRISE!!!!!
Fireworks start going off all through the room (which is probably a huge fire hazard by the way, but who cares?). Then two clowns start to wheel in a HUGE birthday cake covered in candles with Casey’s name on it.
Casey Campbell: OH MC!! You shouldn’t have!
MC: Oh I didn’t.
The camera zooms out a little and gets a better look at the two clowns who just brought in the cake. They are now blowing up animal balloons and juggling random objects in front of Casey. After a few moments you realize it’s the former RXW Tag Team THE AMAZING JECKEL BROTHERS!! JAKE AND JACK JECKEL!!!!
Casey Campbell: Oh, shit! I thought you two guys died in a ditch somewhere.
Jack Jeckel: Hell nah! Me and Jake here have been doing odd jobs for a living since RXW folded.
Jake Jeckel: Yeah man it’s been a lot of fun! Though when MC called us up and told us you was gonna jump back in that ring. Not to mention it was your birthday we had to come on by and have a party!!!
Once in a blue moon this happens and when it does it’s the rarest sight on the planet. Like one of the ninth wonders of the world kinda moments. A tear drop starts to form under Casey’s eye and slides down his cheek. Some people also say on a night like this that his heart grew two sizes more.
Casey Campbell: Man… you two make an old man feel young again.
Jake Jeckel: Old man? What are you like just now thirty?
Casey Campbell: Well it feels like fifty. So are you two coming back? We could start up the old stable again show the new BWF roster what ADVENT is.
Jack Jeckel: Nah, brotha. Me and Jake here are going around doing children parties now. We get all the cake and MILFs we want, plus it pays a lot better.
Jake Jeckel: Got that right.
Casey Campbell: Alright! Well you can’t blame a guy for trying. By the way this is a big ass cake, who shelled out the cash for this?
Jack, Jake, MC: Not me.
The cake starts to shake and the candles erupting into flames. The top of the cake explodes off shooting icing all around the room and covering everybody. Then standing tall in the middle of the cake with a giant crimson axe (guitar) is “THE INCREDIBLE” FLOYD CAMPBELL!!!
The Incredible Floyd: SWIGGITY SWAG OL MAMA JAMA HEY LITTLE BROTHA IT’S YO BIRTHDAY!! I’M HERE TO SPARK UP A TUNE TO MAKE YOUR SOUL A GROOVE!! SO LET’S SING A SONG WITH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A YOU!!!
Floyd then starts to rip into his guitar that blast through the sound systems. Singing in the most horrific voice you ever heard and being completely out of tune.
Casey Campbell: FUCK!! Who the hell let him in the building!
Jake Jeckel: I got this!
Jake steps back then nails Floyd with a super kick knocking him out. Jack and Jake wave to Casey and pushes the cake back out of the room.
Casey Campbell: Man… now that’s a birthday party.
MC: Alright! Well get ready for your match I’m going to make sure they don’t kill Floyd.
Casey Campbell: Would anybody care?
MC: …not really.
They both give a shrug as the cameras cut to the next scene.
Game Face
Nick Webb: Standing by backstage at this time is former BWF correspondent, Will Irwin.
The camera switches backstage as the fans give Irwin a nice applause as he smiles and is dressed to the nines for tonight's event. He takes a deep breath to shake the nerves and brings the microphone up.
Will Irwin: Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen would you please help me in welcoming BWF Hall of Famer, Gabe Shelley.
The crowd roars as Shelley comes into the frame with the same exact shirt sold at WrestleFest III for his Mad Dogg days. He shakes Irwin’s hand and nods.
Gabe Shelley: Will, it’s damn good to see you.
Will Irwin: I think it’s clear who the bigger star is here.
The fans cheer as Irwin motions toward Shelley and they move on.
Will Irwin: Gabe, tonight you take on your best friend in a “match” that means different things to both of you. For you it’s a way to remember where you came from while Outlaw wants to use it to “correct wrongs” of eight years ago. Things seem tense already and then add in the fact that the loser can’t side themselves with the N-SiderZ name it becomes even more personal. What happens after tonight?
Shelley raises his eyebrows and his shoulders with a shrug.
Gabe Shelley: I’m going out there with two things on my mind; give these BWF fans one HELL of a match because if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t have become a three time BWF World Champion or be in the Hall of Fame.
The fans give Shelley another cheer for his words.
Gabe Shelley: The second is I’m going out there to win. A lot of things have changed since I was last in a BWF ring and you all know where I am. The things that HASN’T changed though is the fact that each night that I go out there I leave it all in the ring, I won’t quit, and I will keep doing anything I can to find a way to win. Outlaw wants to prove something and for him to do that I’m going to make him fight for it.
Will Irwin: What will this do to your friendship?
Gabe Shelley: I guess we’ll have to wait and see. Right now that’s not something I can worry about or give me cause to hold anything back. The moment that bell rings he and I aren’t friends and I will not treat him differently than any other opponent. I plan on making the last thing Outlaw sees are the flashbulbs and give these fans a win.
There’s a small pop for the catchphrase he’s been using in eWo and for acknowledgement of them.
Will Irwin: Thanks for letting me do this tonight and good luck out there.
Gabe Shelley: Go tell Emily I said to give you a job. I have to still have some pull around here, right?
Shelley chuckles and pats Irwin on the shoulder as we cut away.
Scott Benjamin: The following contest is scheduled for ONE fall and is an interpromotional match! Introducing first... representing eWo... he is the eWo World Champion... JONATHAN CAGE!!!
“Forget to Remember” by Mudvayne blasts through the BlazenTron as Jonathan Cage steps onto the entrance with the eWo World Title around his waist. He looks out to the BWF fans booing him as he makes his way down the ramp.
Nick Webb: There’s no love lost between these fans here tonight and Jonathan Cage.
Rayne: I know that Casey Campbell isn’t the easiest guy to like but I don’t think many BWF fans are going to be rooting against him tonight.
Cage jumps to the apron and climbs into the ring and is set for action as he hands his title off to the referee and yells over to the timekeeper that he better not touch it. Cage starts to run the ropes as “Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO cues up and the fans rise to their feet for the returning Hall of Famer.
Scott Benjamin: And his opponent... he hails from Skymont, Tennessee... representing the BWF... he is the PWNstar... CASEY CAMPBELL!!!
Campbell finally makes his way to the stage through a cloud of smoke as rainbow colored lights flash throughout the arena. He stands at the top of the entrance ramp and strikes a pose and flexes. He reaches down and rips away a pair of breakaway purple camo styled pants to reveal a pair of purple trunks and smiles. He starts to make his way down the ramp and stares at Cage.
Nick Webb: The first match back for Casey Campbell in a couple of years so it’ll be interesting to see what he can do.
Rayne: I hope he’s been working really hard at this comeback because Jonathan Cage isn’t a pushover. He’s the eWo World Champion for a reason, ya know?
Campbell stops at the steel steps and puts one foot on them and strikes another pose and points to a lady at ringside. He finally makes his way up the stairs and into the ring. The two immediately start to trash talk each other as the referee comes between them and quickly runs down the rules of the match.
DING!
Campbell blasts Cage with a headbut right as the bell sounds that causes him to wince and stagger around. Campbell charges and gets hit with a hard dropkick as Cage jumps up. Both men pop to their feet and Cage dives with a flying forearm that takes Campbell down. Cage looks to follow it with an elbow but Casey is able to roll out of the way and lock up. The two men start to struggle as they try to overpower each other before Campbell finally is able to push Cage away and level him with a clothesline. He shows off for a moment with a flex as the crowd cheers.
Nick Webb: Well it looks like Campbell hasn’t forgotten how to show off at least.
Cage climbs to his feet and quickly kicks Campbell in the gut and sets him up for a DDT but Casey is able to lift Cage to his shoulders and walk around with him in a modified bear hug. He eventually drives Cage back first into one of the corners. He spears his shoulder into the midsection three times before turning away for space. Campbell charges and rocks Cage with a clothesline that takes him off his feet for a moment. He staggers forward and Campbell comes off the ropes and looks for the Brush of Greatness (Clothesline from Hell but to the back of the head) but Cage is able to duck it and grabs him from behind. Cage lifts Campbell for a German suplex and drives him to the mat.
Rayne: That was a great maneuver by the eWo World Champ.
Cage makes his way back to Campbell and tries to lock him into the Black Death (Katahajime) but fails as Casey is able to overpower him and get to his feet before putting Cage in a hammerlock. Campbell looks for a full nelson but Cage is able to drop to a knee and flip Casey over him. Both men get to their feet and Cage rocks Campbell with a spear and pops right back up and starts to mouth off the the crowd.
Rayne: Crowd did not like that one bit.
Nick Webb: And here is Cage antagonizing them as he stomps on Campbell.
Cage drives a boot into Campbell and then pulls him to his feet and lifts him for a suplex and they come crashing down. Cage drops to a knee and puts both arms straight out and begs Casey to get up. The BWF Hall of Famer gets to his feet as Cage springs up and drops him with the Shadow Kick(Superkick) and dives into a cover!
1!
2!
Kickout!
Rayne: No dice!
Cage gets right back up and starts to stomp on Campbell again and again, six times, before pushing his boot into Campbell’s throat and chokes him. The referee breaks it up with a five count as Cage walks away. Campbell uses the closest ropes to him to help pull himself up. Cage charges but Casey drops and pulls the top rope down as Cage goes over the top. He’s able to land on the apron and swings and hits Campbell with a shot. The two men lock up and Cage tries to suplex Campbell to the outside but he can’t. Casey has his foot wrapped around the rope and finally hits an uppercut as he breaks away. Campbell quickly lefts Cage up and stalls the suplex for a few seconds before crashing back down.
Nick Webb: What a show of strength there by Casey.
Casey rolls to his knees and strikes another pose for the crowd and watches Cage as he starts to get to his feet. Campbell explodes with the PWNED!!! (Point-Blank Spear) and hooks a leg for a cover attempt.
1!
2!
3-NO! Kickout!
The referee yells “two!” as the fans can’t believe it.
Rayne: He kicked out!?
Nick Webb: Jonathan Cage was the recipient of a PWN’ed and somehow kicked out.
Rayne: Did you know that he’s the eWo World Champion for a reason?
Campbell starts to smack his right shoulder and calls for another as the crowd cheers him on. Cage slowly gets back to his feet and is expecting Campbell this time and swings his foot up for a hard kick as Casey charges that sends a hard smack throughout the arena. Cage falls to a knee for a moment before charging the ropes, springboards, and blasts Campbell with the Into the Light II (Springboard Roundhouse Kick). The crowd boos as Cage crawls into another cover.
1!
2!
Kickout!
Nick Webb: Casey Campbell is refusing to quit here tonight!
Rayne: Well if he takes another shot like that I don’t know if he’ll have a say in the matter.
Nick Webb: Who are you rooting for anyway?
Rayne: The best wrestler in the ring.
Cage pulls himself to his feet and grabs Casey and gets a hard shot in the gut for his efforts. Cage doubles over and Campbell grabs him and locks in a bearhug. Cage hits a few hard axe handles to the back of Campbell as he tries to break it but gets spun around and driven into the mat. Campbell kneels over Cage and lands a few hard lefts and gets to his feet. Casey shoots one arm out and curls the other as if he was Mr. Universe and runs off the ropes, jumps as he makes his way back to Cage, and comes crashing down hard with an atomic leg drop. He thinks about going to a cover but pulls Cage to his feet. Cage is able to get space with an eye rake that the referee is just out of few to see as the fans shower Cage in boos. Cage starts to battle back with lefts and rights, following it with kicks to the gut, and blasts Campbell with an uppercut. He locks up with Casey and takes him down with a neckbreaker.
Nick Webb: Cage could turn the tide here really quickly if he’s able to connect with a few more high impact shots like he has been doing.
Rayne: You have to wonder how much ring stamina Campbell has with this being his first match back.
Campbell is back to his feet as Cage has takes a few seconds to regain himself and they quickly lock back up. Campbell starts to overpower Cage once again but gets hit with a hard kick to the gut that forces him to gasp for air. Cage climbs to the second turnbuckle and looks for a axe handle smash but Campbell is able to drop him with a Polish hammer and falls to the mat.
Nick Webb: That shot looked like it rung Cage’s bell.
Rayne: And Casey doesn’t look like he’s breathing very well after that last kick.
The referee starts to work to a count to ten as the fans try to get behind Campbell with a “Casey” chant.
1!
2!
3!
4!
Casey is finally starting to stir as Cage is coming to. Both men have made it to their knees and Casey is the first up as the referee hits seven. The two men lock up and Cage swings but Casey ducks it and looks for a backdrop but Cage leans forward for a bulldog and once again turns the tide.
Nick Webb: These men keep finding a way to get the match to swing their way.
Cage pulls Campbell back to his feet and sends him into the corner and quickly follows as he spears his shoulder into Campbell. He is able to lift him to the top rope and follows as he pulls Campbell to his feet. He starts to set him up for the Dirt Nap Express (Moonsault Side Slam) but Campbell rocks him with a couple elbows to the side of the head. The two men wobble on the top rope in the corner until Campbell is able to push Cage backward to the mat. Cage crashes hard and rolls onto his back as Campbell is able to balance himself. His eyes go wide and looks around wildly and stands tall and dives, connecting with the Campbell Splash (Five-Star Frog Splash) and he covers.
1!
2!
Kickout!
Nick Webb: Only two! Campbell just came flying off the top and hit that perfectly.
Rayne: CAGE IS THE eWo WORLD CHAMPION FOR A REASON!
Casey can’t believe it as he throws his head back and the crowd stirs as they thought it was over. Campbell grabs Cage by his hair and pulls him to his feet and sets him up for a pumphandle. He flips him to his shoulder and starts to run for a slam but Cage slides backwards and pushes Campbell back into the corner. Casey hits hard and staggers backwards and Cage is there and hits the Death Dealer (Cobra Clutch Backbreaker) and covers.
1!
2!
Thr-!
The referee stops the count and points out Campbell’s foot on the bottom rope as the crowd roars. Cage argues with the referee but gets nowhere as he’s told again that it was only two. Cage calls for the Shadow Kick as Campbell gets to his feet but Campbell gets out of the way just in time and hits Cage with a kick in the gut. He quickly follows it with a double arm DDT and rolls back to his feet. Campbell pats his thigh and goes to hit the Hashtag (Curb-Stomp) but Cage rolls away and to his knees. He tries to roll Campbell up but Casey holds onto the top rope. Cage tries to grab him by his tights and they just rip away to reveal a purple thong!
Nick Webb: Thong sighting!
Rayne: Someone get that man some pants!
Cage rolls away as when he tugged and it ripped it sent him backwards. Campbell turns around and quickly drops Cage with another PWNED!!! and makes the cover.
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Here is your winner... CASEY CAMPBELL!!!
“Sexy and I Know It” by LMFAO cues up and Campbell stands and climbs the second rope in the corner and strikes another pose and flexes. He points to Webb and Rayne and then to the lady fans drooling over him at ringside. He jumps down and starts to head to the back.
Nick Webb: What a big win for Casey Campbell and a bigger win for the BWF, getting a measure of revenge over eWo after all these years!
Rayne: You DO know Casey isn’t going to shut up about this now, right?
Band Practice
The nWo are seen backstage at a vending machine drinking beer and chatting, when Kelly Keagan walks up to them.
J-Dizzle: Hey baby, wanna get lucky?
Kelly Keagan: What?
J-Dizzle: I said, do you want us to show you a good time?
Kelly Keagan: Uh no, I just want a soda.
K-Krush: The girl’s thirsty guys.
J-Dizzle: Yeah, I think we should give something to drink.
The guys laugh as they surround her.
Kelly Keagan: Please just let me get my soda.
J-Dizzle: Fuck soda. Here, have some beer.
He holds his bottle to her lips, while K-Krush puts his hand on her shoulder.
Kelly Keagan: No! Leave me alone!
The Big O: Guys, forget it. She’s not interested.
K-Krush: Of course she isn’t. This beer tastes like diarrhea. I never even heard of this ‘Chaos Theory’ shit.
J-Dizzle: Hey baby, let’s get outta here and find a decent bar.
Kelly Keagan: I don’t drink. I just want my soda.
J-Dizzle: What, are you Mormon or something?
Kelly Keagan: No.
K-Krush: Maybe she’s straight-edge.
J-Dizzle: Is that it? You straight-edge?
Kelly Keagan: I just don’t want to drink, alright?
She walks up to the vending machine and pulls out her wallet.
J-Dizzle: Hey baby, put that away. I’ll pay for your drink.
Kelly Keagan: No thank you. I’d prefer to do it myself.
K-Krush: Did you hear that guys? She prefers to do it!
The guys laugh. Kelly doesn’t find it funny.
Kelly Keagan: You guys are idiots.
J-Dizzle: Yeah, well you’re a bitch. And probably not even that hot without all this crappy beer we’ve been drinking.
Kelly pulls out a bill and inserts it into the slot.
J-Dizzle: It’s a fucking party baby, ten fucking years of BWF. Everyone’s having a good time but you.
Kelly Keagan: I was having a good time.
J-Dizzle: Whatever bitch, you’re on the rag or something. Call us when your cunt stops bleeding.
Kelly Keagan: Call me when you take a shower.
J-Dizzle: Sure will. I know you’d love to join us. Me! I mean me!
J-Dizzle looks around for support but the others aren’t happy with his little gaffe.
J-Dizzle: By us, I meant me and all the sexy hos I party with.
Kelly gets her drink, and turns around to face the nWo.
Kelly Keagan: Hey, who you shower with is your business. I won’t be joining you though. Prefer to shower alone.
She starts to walk off.
J-Dizzle: You can shower now.
He pours the rest of his beer on her, drenching her.
K-Krush: Aw shit J-Dizzle, you made her wet.
Kelly kicks J-Dizzle in the gut, causing to hunch over in pain. She executes a Rocker Dropper, sending him to the ground.
The Big O: Damn, bitch is crazy.
Kelly kicks the downed man, and glares at the others.
Kelly Keagan: You two want a piece?
K-Krush: Sure, I’m a lot tougher than Jonny boy. Come here lil' girl.
Kelly jumps on J-Dizzle and pushes off him to execute a dropkick which takes K-Krush down. She knee drops him in the chest and punches him before glaring up at Big O, who has dropped his beer.
The Big O: (completely straightlaced) Hey, I don’t really like those two, and I'm definitely not looking for any trouble. I’ll be going now. You have a nice night!
He runs off as Kelly stands and admires her handiwork before the scene cuts back to the ring.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following Triple Threat Match is the WrestleFest All Stars Match, and it is scheduled for ONE fall! Introducing first, he hails from Alliance, Ohio... weighing in tonight at 250 pounds... he is X!!!
A red X shows up on the BlazenTron. The beginning of "Blind" by Korn plays, and the crowd hushes. The X on the screen starts pulsating as red and white pyro shoots from the stage. When the pyro dims down a bit, the lights come back on but only in a dim red. The crowd sees X trying to work them all into a frenzy! X begins his way down the ramp and stops, then climbs into the crowd and starts pushing people and yelling, attempting to start a mosh pit! When the pit gets rolling, he climbs out and lets them have their fun. The music slows down and X climbs over the left turnbuckle, sits for about three seconds, and jumps down. The music cuts when he gets to the center of the ring.
Nick Webb: Wow! I never thought I'd see X in a BWF ring again! This brings me back!
Rayne: Even if he is only showing up for the paycheck... I gotta admit, it's pretty cool to see him back, even if it is only for one night.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, he hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania... weighing in tonight at 388 pounds... he is TOCO!!!
The lights in the arena change to a golden hue as "The Red" by Chevelle hits the BlazenTron. As the crowd reaches their feet, the man known as Toco walks out onto the stage to a huge pop. He poses for the crowd, and then walks down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans as he goes. He rolls into the ring, then walks to the ropes and throws his fist into the air, causing all four turnbuckles to explode with pyro as his music fades.
Nick Webb: All three men in this match have main evented WrestleFests, and they're all BWF Hall of Famers, but Toco's the only one to have returned earlier this year and sign a new active contract with the company. Does that give him the advantage in this match?
Rayne: Normally, I'd say yes, but against two former World Champions like X and "Ice" Hensley? Ring rust or not, this one's gonna be too close to call until that second bell rings.
Scott Benjamin: And their opponent, he hails from Parts Unknown... weighing in at 302 pounds... he is "ICE" HENSLEY!!!
The arena turns pitch black with silver skulls flashing throughout the arena. Then, ear-shattering guitar riffs blending with engine roars shake the arena as "Suicide Messiah" by Black Label Society begins at the chorus.
Bow down, you've chose your maker
He never gives he's always a taker
The electric burns that fuel the fire
IT'S JUST YOUR SUICIDE MESSIAH!
"Ice" Hensley then rides out onto the stage and raises his right arm as the silver skulls rapidly appear throughout the arena faster and faster. Pyros blast vertically from the stage and "Ice" Hensley makes his way down the ramp on his custom Harley. Arriving at ringside, "Ice" then slides under the bottom rope and into the ring, jumps back to his feet, pounds his chest twice with his right fist, and then points that fist to the crowd as they scream in approval as the arena gradually returns to normal lighting.
Nick Webb: Who will ever forget the night of December 31, 2004, when "Ice" Hensley defeated Toco in the main event of WrestleFest II in Milwaukee to unify the BWF Championship and World Heavyweight Championship and become the first Undisputed BWF World Champion in history?
Rayne: I know one man who will never forget it - Toco - and I'd put a lot of money down on the fat man wanting revenge for that historic loss, even after eight and a half years.
Nick Webb: If you're putting money down on Toco, that pretty much kills his chances of winning this match.
Rayne: Shut up!
DING!
The bell rings and all three men immediately start throwing punches in the center of the ring. The crowd is rabid as three of the most influential men in BWF history exchange blows, none of them willing to back down. The tide finally turns when X and Toco focus their efforts on Hensley, knocking him into the corner hard. Toco goes to zone in on Hensley, but X grabs him from behind and hits a reverse DDT, dropping the big man to the mat hard. Toco rolls out of the ring, dazed, as X moves to the corner and climbs the middle rope to start punching Hensley, but the first Undisputed BWF World Champion has other ideas, stepping out of the corner with X on his shoulders before dropping him in the center of the ring with the Blessed Hellride (The Last Ride)! The crowd explodes as Hensley covers, but X kicks out at two!
Nick Webb: We've seen that finishing maneuver put down some of the greatest BWF superstars in history, but it was too early in the match to put down X.
Rayne: If he hits another one of those, though? Jesus himself wouldn't kick out of that.
Nick Webb: Christ?
Rayne: No, my lawn boy. (rolls eyes)
While Toco remains on the outside of the ring, "Ice" goes back to work on X. He picks X up but X counters into an armbar that Hensley eventually powers out of. They go blow to blow across the ring, X regaining the advantage before dropping Hensley with a series of nastier and nastier moves, none of them enough to keep Hensley down for the count.
Nick Webb: "Ice" Hensley is one tough son of a bitch.
Rayne: That hasn't changed.
Nick Webb: Not one bit.
After a few more minutes pass, Toco gets back into the action after shoving X off the top rope right before he can hit his 450 Elbow Drop. Toco slides into the ring and starts to pick Hensley up, but "Ice" pulls Toco down into a small package for a close two count! Toco rolls to his feet (with some effort) and starts laying into Hensley with punches, hitting his Suck It Punch (Bubba Ray combination) to a huge pop from the crowd! He leans down and motions for the To-Cutter (Diamond Cutter), but before he can hit it, X leaps off the top rope and hits Toco with a diving bulldog! He mock salutes Toco before posing for the crowd, just in time to turn around and catch Hensley waiting for him! X goes for a punch, but "Ice" catches his fist and slaps his free hand around X's neck, goozling him! As X claws at Hensley's hand around his throat, "Ice" places his other around it and effortlessly lifts X off the mat before dropping him hard with the Devastator (Two-handed Chokeslam)! He roars in defiance before going for the cover, but before he can drop down for it, Toco suddenly spins him around and catches Hensley off-guard with the To-Cutter onto X's body! The crowd explodes as Toco kicks X, causing him to roll a few feet, before he drops down and covers "Ice" Hensley for the 1, 2, 3!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... TOCO!!!
"The Red" by Chevelle hits the BlazenTron as Toco stands up, nodding cockily. He leans down and shouts "THAT WAS FOR MILWAUKEE! NOW... WE'RE EVEN!" in Hensley's ear before standing up and posing in the ring.
Nick Webb: And with a lightning quick To-Cutter, Toco exorcises one of the few demons that has been hanging over his head for years - and he does so in dramatic, definitive fashion!
Rayne: I'm more amazed the words "lightning quick" and "Toco" are being used in the same sentence. This is a brave new world we live in, Nick.
Nick Webb: Congratulations to Toco, the WrestleFest All Star!
TEN YEARS OF BWF
THE 2013 HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONY
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the 2013 BWF Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!
The crowd pops loudly. The stage has been covered with a luxurious red carpet; in the center, there is a fancy podium, and next to that podium, four golden stars, two on each side of said podium.
Scott Benjamin: At this time, please welcome your host... EMILY CORLEN!!!
"Radioactive" by Within Temptation hits the BlazenTron and the crowd cheers as Emily Corlen walks out to the podium. She's no longer wearing her ring gear, having traded in her kneepads for a long, lavish looking blue satin dress.
Nick Webb: The BWF Owner doing the honors here tonight. I can't wait to see who gets inducted into the Hall of Fame!
Rayne: You don't know?
Nick Webb: You do?
Rayne: Of course I do! Four stars, right? Lil' T, Hypetreme, Robert "Preacher" Goeman and Box of Cheerios.
Nick Webb: Oh, dear lord. I had almost forgotten about the Cereal Killerz. Thank you for that.
Rayne: Anytime! HA!
The crowd dies down as Emily takes the mic.
Emily Corlen: Ladies and gentlemen, tonight, the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation pays tribute to four stars who helped build this company. Four historic names who, after tonight, will forever be enshrined within the walls of the BWF Hall of Fame.
She pauses for a moment as the crowd cheers again.
Emily Corlen: Our first inductee tonight is no stranger to gold. He is a former BWF World Champion, for starters. He is also the very first-ever BWF United States Champion, winning the title on only the second edition of Havok in a four man Ladder Match on July 28, 2003. He also made history by being the first masked individual to win both of those titles. He has been a part of some of the most historic feuds and matches in the early history of the BWF, and although he was never the biggest man in the ring, he never let the fans down with his unique, successful brand of offense. Please join me in welcoming tonight's first inductee into the BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013... JOSH MCKLICK!!!
"Tattoo" by Mercy Drive hits the BlazenTron as Josh McKlick walks out onto the stage for the second time tonight, wearing a custom tailored suit to match his black lucha mask. He shakes Emily's hand and receives his Hall of Fame ring and plaque before taking his spot on the first star adorning the red carpet. The crowd starts a "Go Josh Go!" chant and McKlick hoists his plaque up in the air to a huge pop.
Nick Webb: Listen to this Madison Square Garden crowd show their respect to Josh McKlick here tonight, the newest addition to the BWF Hall of Fame!
Rayne: We still got three more inductions, Nick! Let's keep this party rolling! I'm 0-1 so far, but I'm still liking my odds!
Emily Corlen: The next inductee to the BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013 is a powerful woman; one who broke the gender barrier when, on February 8, 2004, she defeated another Hall of Famer, X, to become the first woman in BWF history to hold the BWF World Championship. This woman's hard work and sacrifices in the early days of the BWF helped set a standard in this industry for future female competitors such as Desire, Adriana Garcia, Eden Turner, Alli Taylor, the James sisters and yes, even myself, that allowed us all to reach incredible heights in a business that, twenty years ago, was completely male dominated. Please put your hands together for the second inductee into the BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013... KATHRYN ANDREA GILMORE!!!
"Boneshaker" by BioBaby hits the BlazenTron and the crowd gives a standing ovation as the Irish born beauty Kate Gilmore walks onto the stage, wearing a racy (though not unexpected) tight little red dress with matching heels. She walks over to Emily and gives the BWF Owner a hug before accepting her Hall of Fame ring and plaque. She walks over onto the star next to Josh and shakes his hand before holding her plaque up, the crowd still cheering loudly.
Nick Webb: Kate Gilmore, looking as lovely as ever, as she joins the Class of 2013. Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Kate!
Rayne: My first true love in BWF! My heart be still! MARRY ME, KATIE!
Nick Webb: Ugh.
A sullen look falls over Emily's face as she prepares for the next induction.
Emily Corlen: Despite the death turnover of some wrestling companies, it's not often that we lose a member of our family, but when we do, we all feel it, both the fans and all of us in the back. Sadly, earlier this year, the BWF family lost one of our own. While the man in question never competed in a BWF ring, he was the special referee in the main event of the first WrestleFest event in Toronto. While he was competing in companies in the following years like HiC and the PWA, he always kept one eye on the BWF, and my sister Jen once told me that this man was one of the key figures in David's decision to take a chance ten years ago and open BWF. Though this man may have passed on from the Earth, he will never truly be gone, not as long as we keep him in our minds and in our hearts. The BWF will treasure him forever, both as the competitor he was inside of the ring and the man he was outside of it. The third inductee into the BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013... NIGHTMARE.
Perhaps the biggest pop of the night rocks MSG, as the cameras zoom in on a sign that reads "The Leader of Sex & Violence - R.I.P. Nightmare - THE REAL LEGEND". Emily gazes up at the BlazenTron as the stage darkens and a lone spotlight shines on one of the two remaining gold stars on the carpet.
Emily Corlen: At this time, I ask you all for a moment of silence in memory of our fallen friend while the timekeeper rings the bell ten times.
Emily, Josh and Kate all lower their heads on the stage as the camera focuses on the spotlight still shining on the empty star. The arena goes silent as the bell begins to ring.
DING!
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DING!
As the tenth bell tolls, the crowd explodes in cheers again. Before long, a "THANK YOU NIGHTMARE!" chant starts and soon, 20,000 strong are chanting Nightmare's name. This continues for almost a full minute before the lights on the stage come back up, the spotlight still shining on the third star.
Emily Corlen: I'm sure Nightmare is looking down on the Garden tonight with a smile on his face, thanks to all of you.
The crowd cheers loudly again.
Emily Corlen: Our final inductee tonight may be considered a controversial addition to the BWF Hall of Fame, but in no way can he be considered an undeserving one. Throughout his BWF career, this man held the BWF World Championship twice, the BWF Intercontinental Championship once, the BWF Tag Team Championships three times, the BWF Primetime Championship once, and so on. He's been the man in charge, calling the shots, and he's been down in the trenches, kicking ass and taking names. He's taken a beating for this company more times than I'm sure he would care to admit, but he never once shied away from a challenge, because that's not the kind of man he is. It was with that determination that he rolled the dice ten years ago and put nearly all of his money into the biggest risk of his life - opening his own wrestling federation. We've hit some bumps along the way, but the spirit of this company has never died, and tonight, we stand together at Legacy X as proof of this. Whether he's been a hated villain or a beloved hero, he always did his best to entertain you, the BWF fans, in every way he possibly could, and tonight, we say thank you to the man who started it all. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you your fourth and final inductee into the BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013... DAVID BLAZENWING!!!
"Superstar II" by Saliva hits the BlazenTron and the crowd jumps to their feet as the Founder of the BWF, David Blazenwing, walks out onto the stage, wearing a dark green tailored Armani suit. He takes a few steps and stops, grinning from ear to ear, as the fans start up a loud "D-BLAZE! *clap clap clap*" chant. He walks over to Emily and hugs her, smiling, before Emily hands him his ring and plaque. David walks over to the last remaining gold star and stands on it, posing as the fans cheer louder.
Emily Corlen: Ladies and gentlemen... I give you your BWF Hall of Fame Class of 2013!
The crowd gives the newly christened Hall of Famers a standing ovation as the camera pans across the stage. "Hall of Fame" by The Script starts playing as we see a few more shots of Blazenwing, Gilmore, McKlick and Nightmare's star before the scene fades to another BWF retrospective showcasing more historic moments from the company.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: The following contest is a Non-Sanctioned Street Fight. In this match, there will be no pinfalls, no submissions and no time limit. Two men will enter and the match will end when the referee deems one unfit to continue.
Nick Webb: This could get really brutal really fast. These two men know each other like the back of their hand.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing first, he hails from Columbus, Ohio... weighing in tonight at 212 pounds... he is OUTLAW!!!
“Sick of It” by Skillet starts to play over the BlazenTron as the main lights dim and the fans raise to their feet. There’s a solid backing of cheers as the lights flash red with spotlights pointed to the entrance. Outlaw walks out to the stage around the :15 mark with Kelly O’Shea behind him. He stops and says something to her and she leans up to kiss him on the cheek and heads to the back.
Rayne: NO! No O’Shea at ringside?
Nick Webb: Looks like Outlaw is going to go this one alone tonight. And with a new entrance music to boot.
A new video package even plays on the Tron as he stares into the ring. He looks to the side and out to the crowd as he puts a hand up and follows it by making his way to the ring. He slides under the ropes with a little jog and runs off the ropes a few times before popping up to the second turnbuckle. He looks over to Webb and Rayne and gives a nod before tossing his leather jacket out of the ring.
Nick Webb: Talk about a serious look on the face of Outlaw tonight.
The music dies down for a few moments as the fans have already started to chant “Shel-ley, Shel-ley”. Outlaw shakes his head with a look of disgust on his face.
Rayne: Quick! Shelley and Elena Simonova use the same entrance music in different companies. What do you think he’ll do?
Just as Rayne finishes “In Fate’s Hands” by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus cues up as the fans explode.
Nick Webb: Was there ever any doubt?
Scott Benjamin: Introducing his opponent, he hails from Columbus, Ohio... weighing in tonight at 230 pounds... he is the marVel... he is GABE SHELLEY!!!
At the :10 second mark “Go!” fills the arena as the fans yell along with the song and a moment later out walks Gabe Shelley dressed in his gear ready for battle. His old school entrance plays for the fans as the green lights flash throughout Madison Square Garden. He peeks up from under his hood with a smile and the crowd eats it up as he takes a knee at the top of the entrance ramp. He points out the crowd and to himself before making his way down, high fiving fans on the ramp. He climbs up the steel steps before climbing into the ring. He jumps to the second turnbuckle and lowers his head. He throws out his arms and throws the hood back before motioning for more from the fans and they gladly oblige.
Nick Webb: Gabe Shelley recently won eWo's yearly Bodycount rumble match, netting himself a main event slot against the man Casey Campbell defeated earlier tonight, Jonathan Cage, for Cage's eWo World Title at their biggest event of the year, Supremacy. Tonight, however, is not about Cage or the eWo. Tonight is all about Gabe Shelley vs. Outlaw.
DING!
He jumps and spins midair and lands on his feet as he takes off his vest and tosses it over the top and stares at Outlaw. The music starts to die down as the two men circle each other. Shelley stops and pulls on the top ropes and stretches out for a moment before coming to the meet Outlaw in the middle of the ring. They share a few words that can’t be picked up as the fans roar.
Nick Webb: What do you think they’re saying to each other?
Rayne: You’d like to think they’re wishing each other luck but after hearing Outlaw’s promo I’m sure it isn’t all very friendly right now.
Gabe Shelley puts his hand out for Outlaw to shake and the fans clap and chant “Shake his hand”. Outlaw smacks it away and shakes his head no as the fans boo. Shelley gives him another chance to take it but Outlaw backs away from it. He turns his back to Shelley and looks around to the crowd to see their reaction as Shelley takes a step forward for Outlaw. Outlaw spins around and explodes with a series of forearms that push Shelley back into the corner. Outlaw whips Shelley across the ring and into the opposite corner and quickly charges after as Shelley spins and back first into the turnbuckle. Outlaw is there a moment later to rock him with an elbow and hooks the head of Shelley. He looks for a bulldog out of the corner but Shelley is able to push him away. Outlaw turns around and looks for a clothesline but Shelley ducks it and comes right back with a big Pele kick!
Nick Webb: What a kick! That will knock something loose for sure.
Outlaw shakes his head as he lays on the mat and Shelley is back to his feet. He goes to pull Outlaw up but gets a hard right hook into his side. Outlaw pops up and drives a kick to the left thigh of his opponent that causes Shelley to stumble a bit. Outlaw grabs him and connects with a northern lights suplex and bridges for a pin but quickly remembers there are none and gets up.
Shelley pops up and rolls away and sits on his knees as he smiles and gives Outlaw an applause.
Nick Webb: Shelley seems a little impressed with Outlaw so far.
Rayne: The competitor in Outlaw was ready to make a cover but tonight you’re going to have to convince the referee to end it.
Outlaw runs his palms through the sides his hair and motions for Shelley to “come on”. Shelley climbs to his feet and the two men lock up. Shelley lifts a knee into Outlaw’s gut but he comes right back with a hard shot to Shelley’s jaw. Shelley comes back with a kick to the gut that doubles over his opponent and lifts him for a suplex. The two men come crashing down and Shelley hooks Outlaw’s arm and pulls him back up and right into another suplex. Shelley pulls him back up and looks for a third but Outlaw spins Shelley around and takes him down with a swinging neckbreaker. Outlaw pulls Shelley to his feet and tosses him back first into the corner and walks across the ring and kneels down. He grabs onto the second rope and leans forward before finally letting go and charging full speed. Outlaw jumps up and pushes both of his knees into the chest of Shelley.
Nick Webb: That looks like it knocked the wind out of the Hall of Famer.
Rayne: Outlaw launched himself like a cannonball.
Shelley has rolled out of the ring and is sat against the barricade as the fans cheer him on. Outlaw follows after him and eats a few left and right hands before getting picked up and dropped chest first into the barricade. Outlaw’s bottom half is in the front row of the crowd as Shelley jumps onto the barricade a few feet away. He runs along it and dropkicks Outlaw right in the side of the head that flips him back into the ring area. The fans seemed to love it as Shelley rolls over gingerly and pulls himself up after landing on the ground. He pulls Outlaw back to his feet and drags him over to the announce table and bounces Outlaw’s face it.
Nick Webb: Look out!
Outlaw smacks hard and Shelley looks for another but gets an elbow to the gut to break it up. Outlaw pushes Shelley away and is able to get some room between them. Outlaw charges and connects with a spear. Shelley hits the ground hard after that spear and is reaching for his neck after a few moments. Outlaw proceeds to stomp at Shelley and finally pulls him back to his feet. He tosses Shelley into the ring under the bottom ropes but rolls him onto his stomach and pulls him halfway out of the ring. He drives an elbow into the neck and head area of Shelley multiple times. Outlaw slides into the ring and measures up his friend.
Rayne: What is he thinking of doing here?
Outlaw runs towards the ropes and springboards and looks for a triangle plancha but turns it into a leg drop. He hits the modified Flying High as his leg crashes into the back and neck of Shelley and Outlaw falls to the outside of the ring. The fans can’t believe it and cheer for the effort and excitement as Outlaw is slow to get to his feet. Shelley slides out of the ring and crashes hard as Outlaw is now up. He starts to look under the ring and finds a folding chair and tosses it into the ring. He then finds a trash can and proceeds to toss it up and over the top rope.
Nick Webb: Looks like Outlaw is ready to step it up a little bit.
Shelley tries to shake off the attacks and get back to his feet but Outlaw is right there to kick him on the back of the neck and face first into the ground. Outlaw pulls Shelley up and whips him into the announce table where he crashes hard. Outlaw slides into the ring and sets up the chair near the ropes as a few of the fans cheer and others try to cheer Shelley back into the match.
Rayne: Well I know what’s coming here. Outlaw used to do this in RXW all the time.
Outlaw sends himself off the far ropes and uses the chair as a step and dives to the outside but Shelley gets out of the way! Outlaw crashes hard onto the announce table as the fans urge Shelley on. Shelley looks under the ring and can’t find anything he wants and checks the other side while Outlaw coughs and catches his breath. After checking the far side of the ring Shelley finally finds what he’s looking for and pulls out a red, white and blue Singapore cane and holds it up and the crowd roars.
Nick Webb: Shelley found his old Singapore cane that he used during his United States title run.
Rayne: Remember when he had a whole bag full of different colored canes for different occasions?
Shelley slides into the ring and watches Outlaw get to his feet and eventually walks over to the apron. Outlaw walks over and checks the side of the ring that Shelley didn’t and pulls out a Singapore cane of his own. The crowd loves it as Outlaw smiles and jumps to the apron and into the ring. Outlaw swings first and Shelley blocks it as he swings his cane right back.
Rayne: Sword fight!
Outlaw swings again but Shelley blocks it and quickly kicks him in the gut right before taking him down with a cane shot to the head. Outlaw falls to his knees and Shelley cracks the cane over the top of the head once again. Outlaw slowly falls backwards as Shelley kicks Outlaw’s cane out of the ring and makes his way to the corner. He climbs to the top rope with the cane in hand and measures up Outlaw. Shelley dives and puts the cane under his leg as he comes crashing down with a leg drop across the chest. The fans eat it up as he tells the referee to check on Outlaw. Outlaw tells the referee he’s not done and starts to pull himself up slowly. The fans are impressed as Outlaw is up and leaning against the ropes. Outlaw takes a few steps forward and walks right into a kick to the gut as Shelley sets him up for the Jersey Cutter (Twist of Fate.) but Outlaw pushes him away as he spins for it.
Nick Webb: Outlaw knew what Shelley was looking for there as these two men have known each other for going on ten years.
Shelley turns and charges for a clothesline but Outlaw reverses it into the Lock-up (Black hole slam). Outlaw jumps to his feet after that and makes his way over to his chair that has now been pushed up against the corner. He folds it up and slides it over to Shelley and heads outside of the ring and over to Benjamin. He tells him to move and grabs his chair as he folds it up and slides into the ring. He pushes it into the corner, between the second and third turnbuckles before grabbing the trash can that’s still in the ring and puts it within reach. Shelley is up to his feet and rocks Outlaw with a forearm. He lands another and looks for a DDT but Outlaw battles out before spinning away and comes spinning back with an elbow to the side of Shelley’s head. Outlaw grabs his opponent and connects with an Asai DDT as the fans keep trying to cheer Shelley on. Outlaw drags Shelley over to the corner and puts the trash can over his head and pushes it down tight before sitting him in the corner with the chair as a headrest.
Rayne: Okay, now I don’t know what Outlaw is doing again.
Nick Webb: Whatever it is it doesn’t look good for Gabe Shelley.
Outlaw grabs the other chair and swings it and smashes it into where the face of Shelley would be as the fans “Oooh”. Shelley rattles around as Outlaw backs up and holds the chair like a skateboard and dropkicks it into Shelley’s head. Outlaw gets back to his feet as the fans boo him and he just smiles. He removes the trash can as Shelley has been busted open wide and blood is coming from a gash on his hairline.
Nick Webb: Will the referee call it?
The referee kneels down as he sees if Shelley will come to and Shelley refuses to let him stop the match. He keeps yelling “no” as the fans cheer him on. Shelley holds onto the top rope and pulls himself to his feet and Outlaw just shakes his head. Shelley charges and Outlaw looks for a clothesline but the Hall of Famer ducks it and hits the ropes and comes back and looks for a clothesline of his own. Outlaw ducks it and Shelley keeps running the ropes as Outlaw drops down and Shelley hops over. Outlaw jumps up but Shelley is behind him, having stopped in his tracks, and drops him with the Fallout (Zig Zag). Shelley wipes his face and turns to Benjamin who tosses him a towel to clean up some of his blood.
Nick Webb: This match would be over if Shelley could go for a pin.
Rayne: He’s the one that wanted this match with these rules.
Shelley drops the towel and makes his way back over to Outlaw who is slowly coming to and gets pulled to his feet. Shelley positions himself in the middle of the ring and uses his foot to bring the loose chair to the middle with him. He sets Outlaw up and hooks his arms as the crowd is going wild.
Nick Webb: Junk Yard Jam!
Rayne: He got it!
Shelley drives Outlaw into the chair face first with a big Junk Yard Jam (Pedigree) and the crowd jumps to their feet as Shelley backs away. He wants the referee to end the match but Outlaw is somehow able to put his hand up and say no. He lays motionless for a few moments as Shelley grabs the towel once again to try and wipe away more blood. The crowd chants “Shelley *clap clap clap* Shelley *clap clap clap*” as he takes big breaths. Outlaw is coming to and Shelley grabs him for a suplex and brings him crashing down right beside the chair. Outlaw takes a big gasp of air and rolls over as both men get to their feet. Shelley lands a few left jabs before Outlaw comes back with a few of his own. Outlaw rocks Shelley with a hard European uppercut and as Shelley spins, drops him with a reverse DDT. Outlaw rests upright on his knees and pulls Shelley up by his hair as he stands.
Rayne: Every time that Shelley looks to turn the corner it seems like Outlaw keeps pushing through.
Nick Webb: You have to wonder though what each man will have to do to win this match. This isn’t a simple get them down for three seconds or make them submit. If that were the case I’m sure we’d had seen Shelley win twice already.
Outlaw sends Shelley into the ropes and flips Shelley over his back with a backdrop and stumbles forward. He gets a renewed wind as he looks at the ropes and Shelley and charges for them, springboarding himself off them and spinning in air for a crossbody. Outlaw pops back up and climbs out to the apron and springboards back in with an elbow drop. Outlaw goes and grabs the trash can, which is now dented, and puts it in the middle of the ring and pulls Shelley by his hair near it. Outlaw positions himself for the Breaking the Law (Canadian Destroyer) but Shelley stands and powers Outlaw to his shoulders and spins him around. Shelley connects with the reVolt (Cradle Shock) right onto the trash can as the crowd starts a “Bee-Wub-Eff” chant.
Nick Webb: He caught him with the reVolt and the referee could be ending this thing.
Outlaw grabs his back in pain as the referee asks him if he can continue and he says yes. He pushes the referee away and crawls to the bottle ropes. Shelley takes a few seconds to regain himself as well as he continues to lose blood. He stands and staggers against the ropes as he gets his footing. Outlaw is up next and tries to clothesline Shelley over the top ropes but he holds on and just falls to the apron. Outlaw turns and kicks Shelley in the gut trying to knock him off but Shelley holds on once again. Outlaw goes to lift Shelley up for a suplex into the ring but Shelley somehow flips behind him and lands on his feet. Outlaw turns around and leans against the rope and is able to kick Shelley in the face as he charges forward.
Nick Webb: These two men just know each other so well they’re seeing a lot of stuff coming.
Rayne: Can you imagine the match they’d put on if they were trying to out wrestle each other and not knock each other out?
Outlaw grabs Shelley and goes to whip him into the corner but is spun and sent instead. Shelley charges and connects with a big splash and leans against the ropes after. He looks out the the crowd and yells “Where Jersey at?” as handful of the crowd, likely from New Jersey, screams. He lifts Outlaw to the top ropes and starts to follow.
Rayne: What the Hell is in Jersey?
Nick Webb: I think he’s calling for the Jersey Bomb.
Shelley starts to position himself for the top rope powerbomb but Outlaw tries to battle out and even flips Shelley over his back. Shelley lands on his feet and climbs the turnbuckle but Outlaw grabs him by the back of the neck and jumps to the outside, hanging his throat across the ropes. Shelley falls to a knee as Outlaw jumps back to the apron and scales to the top rope. He pulls Shelley up to the top and looks as if he’s going to connect with the Jersey Bomb but flips over and connects with the Breaking the Law as the fans chant “Holy Shit!”.
Nick Webb: Oh my god! Breaking the Law from the top rope!
Rayne: I think Gabe Shelley just died in the middle of the ring.
Both men appear to be down but Outlaw is stirring and tells the referee to end it. He checks on Shelley who somehow grabs the ref by his shirt and just shakes his head. The fans erupt as Shelley refuses to quit and Outlaw starts to pull himself up. The referee keeps trying to get Gabe to quit but he says no as the blood streams down his face, a crimson mask.
Rayne: How is Shelley able to keep going?
Nick Webb: I don’t think he can, Rayne. He can’t even get to his feet.
Shelley just rolls over to his knees and looks over at Outlaw and tells him no. He sits up to his knees and wobbles as Outlaw grabs the chair. Outlaw tells Shelley to quit and he refuses to the delight of the fans. Outlaw swings the chair like a baseball bat and smacks it into the face of Shelley who collapses and lays motionless. Outlaw puts the chair under Shelley’s head and goes to stomp but the referee holds him back and calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!!!
Outlaw looks on as Shelley’s leg twitches as EMTs rush down to check on him.
Scott Benjamin: Here is your winner as the result of a referee stoppage... OUTLAW!!!
The fans start to boo as Outlaw pushes the referee away.
Nick Webb: If this were a normal match we’d have seen three or four different endings as this was back and forth but Outlaw put Shelley away.
Rayne: He just put Mad Dogg down. This was his WrestleFest III moment that he didn’t get to have.
The fans are all over Outlaw as he makes his way over to Gabe Shelley and knocks one of the EMTs away. He rolls Shelley over and pats himself on the chest a few times and says he’s the better man before spitting on Shelley. Outlaw rolls out of the ring and the fans boo him as trainers attend to Shelley.
There Are Monsters Here...
Backstage. Don McMichael appears uneasy fiddling with his tie, attempting to loosen it. He looks up and his eyes widen as skipping down the hall comes the maniacal Minstrel, fresh off his victory tonight.
McMichael takes a deep breath as the Minstrel slows to a walk and giggles – well aware of what the masked man did to Catherine Webb at the previous Havok and what his physical abilities make him capable of.
Don McMichael: Minstrel… Congratulations on your win tonight.
The Minstrel throws his arm around Don and begins to walk. Underneath, the Minstrel’s right arm Don appears both disgusted and scared.
The Minstrel: Ah, Don – thanks buddy. Means a lot coming from you.
Don McMichael: Uhhhh… Of course.
The Minstrel stops and Don takes an extra step before being yanked back.
The Minstrel: You know, Donnie, this event is all about legacy and tonight we saw the start of a new legacy… My legacy.
He makes this last statement guttural, low and deliberate in order to emphasize its importance.
The Minstrel: Tonight, we saw much more than a talent prevail…. We saw a reimagined monster emerge with its sights locked on each and every member of the roster – one-by-one-by-one. Vespertine was just the first domino to fall... I love dominoes!
The Minstrel tilts his head down and stares at Don, who is firmly in his grasp, and let’s out an intimidating laugh that causes Don to grimace.
The Minstrel: So tonight, the world can celebrate BWF – all the wonderful mediocrity that is has brought to us. The heroes, the villains, the blood, sweat and pay-per-view buyrates. And tonight, they can say good-bye to the wonder and majesty of it all.
The Minstrel shifts his focus back from Don and onto the camera.
The Minstrel: Because soon they will realize that the biggest thing that happened here tonight was not a couple of washed up geezers soiling their diapers while slap-fighting, nor was it some titles changing or not changing hands… No. Tonight will be remembered as the beginning of the end… Tonight will be remembered as the night the monster came home and started to dismantle everything that was built here. That is what monsters do, my friend, they take what man has built… And burn… it… down…
The Minstrel breathes heavily following this final point before releasing Don – Don stumbles away, but continues to look on almost mesmerized by the masked man. The Minstrel shifts his focus back to Don and holds up his right hand.
The Minstrel: High-five!
Don raises his hand confused and the Minstrel skips forward and gives the man a high-five before continuing to skip down the hall as before, chuckling to himself.
Change is Coming
The Legacy X logo stretches across the screen before fading out to reveal the form of a tall brunette woman with caramel toned skin, dressed sharply in business attire. Her name mentioned earlier in a promotional video for Legacy X. Renowned agent Lacey Gloria has come to BWF, but this was supposed to be screen time for a superstar to speak of the legacy of BWF. Why is Lacey here instead?
Lacey Gloria: Certainly, I have never graced these halls, though it has been an an ambition of many of my clients. While my most famous client was turning an abysmal indy career around thanks to my exhaustive work. I have taken on many clients and BWF seemed to be a goal. But my name did not carry nearly as much weight back then. I look back at this company's past and I don't care much for it. Maybe because the future has always been a good friend of mine
Lacey takes one step to the side to show Derrick Daze leaning against the wall of the back stage area, microphone in hand. A low rumbling of boos are heard
Derrick Daze: Are you all being entertained? Do all you nostalgic fans have that nice little tingle running through you right now? Does the fact that the people who are considered pinnacles of this company are out here tonight, just so they can put on another great event, just for you excite you? Does it make you new fans curious? Does it make you want to buy that rereleased T-shirt of your old time favorite? Does it make you want to buy that new best of DVD? Oh wait, the blu-ray has a plethora of more features! I bet some of you are rushing to the merchandise booth. I bet some of you are waiting for your next paycheck, so you can whip out that credit card and go on BWFshop.com.
A pause.
Derrick Daze: Well, DON'T DO IT.
Another pause.
Derrick Daze: Why should you do one thing for them? Why should you further line their pockets? Is it because they are putting their bodies on the line? Just for you? Most of you are adults here, you know deep down that they are not doing this for you. If they cared about this company so much; if they cared about you fans so much, why are they only here for this big time event? Are they too good to appear on an Episode of Havoc just to wish the company luck? They couldn't take the time out of their day to stand in front of the camera for one sentence? How many of these so called 'legends' had to be reached out to for this show? How come they wait until an event that draws more revenue to show up ? How come they never bothered to hype this event? They are playing you for fools, and all you do is applaud with a slack jaw. All you do is buy their merchandise and and then pay twice as much for a signature. They do nothing for you. Yet you are the ones who give them a comfortable living. They lie right to your faces, and you hail them as heroes. Am I the villain because I speak nothing but the truth to you? Am I the evil one because I care about this company? How backwards you all are.
Voice: I've asked the same questions. And no one has answered. It's a truth that cannot be denied.
A voice from out of shot speaks up, cuing the cameraman to pan around and focus on Jake Norton, clad in a suit Gob Bluth would praise. A few feet behind the Cancerous One, Farah Khan is dressed ready for battle as she stretches her legs in split-position across two setup chairs, RVD style.
Jake Norton: There's a slogan BWF forces on most ads of theirs: honor the past - embrace the future.
Norton speaks in a mocking tone.
Jake Norton: Honor the past? The past couldn't even bother to show up to honor themselves. We say fuck the past because here's a future ready to be embraced.
Norton steps backward until he's side-by-side with a meditating Farah Khan, and places a hand atop her Hollywood-tanned shoulder while the other motions for Derrick Daze to come over.
Lacey Gloria: Wait a second, where's the new guy?
Daze smiles.
Derrick Daze: Oh, he's doing a more special entrance.
Suddenly, a thunderous shout would rattle the speakers as the opening verse of "Same Old Song" by Pain started playing, immediately turning the audience's attention to the main stage. Almost immediately they'd notice the BlazenTron flashing the name Salem Croft as the man-in-question stepped out from behind the curtain, drawing a mixture of applause and ire from the crowd. Standing at center-stage, the Native surveyed the venue from left to right, not bothering to bring the microphone he held in one hand up to his lips, just yet. In his other hand, the newcomer held an empty mason jar, a crudely taped piece of paper serving as the label. 'Salem's Change Jar' it read, hung loosely in his opposite hand as though it weren't odd of him to have.
In fact, everything about this new debut seemed a little off. His shaggy black hair, unkempt and hanging to his cheekbones, complimented by the matching-colored sleeveless shirt and dusty gray cargo pants he'd worn to the event. His forearms were wrapped in tape from the elbow to the knuckle, and by the way the lad seemed to be huffing on the stage, it had appeared he'd come for a fight - or just left from one. Up past his athletic wraps, tribal designs were plastered up his tanned skin to the shoulder, the whole ensemble making him look more like a grunge band drummer than a professional wrestler. Nonetheless, the audience quieted to a hush as the newcomer raised the microphone to his lips at long last, looking out at the people surrounding him.
Salem Croft: For too long, you people have revered the same old, tired faces that this company has dusted off and dragged out from the closet of yesteryear, only to fade back into obscurity once the smoke and spectacle has faded.
Salem slowly paced from one side of the stage to the other, looking down at his feet as the fans hung on his every word.
Salem Croft: Your heroes...your idols...they've grown weak and soft, spoiled by the years of being revered by those of you still stupid enough to place your faith into them. But I stand here before you, today, claiming that a new day has dawned in the BWF...and you no longer have to walk amongst the sheep who are sheared for their hard-earned money by those who don't deserve it.
Turning to face the ring once again, Salem brandished his humble mason jar, slowly starting off down the ramp towards ringside as he continued speaking, holding the container out to his side to brush across the barricade.
Salem Croft: I've been making a name for myself elsewhere...some people have even called 'change' the entire principle of my existence - I don't know about that, but I'm glad to give each of you my two cents...which is, that I'm the saving grace this company needs to restore itself to its former glory. When I step in the ring for the first time, I'm going to challenge your perceptions of what you consider 'a champion'. I'm going to redefine the term 'rookie', because I'm not just a fresh face to be taken lightly, out here rambling for the sake of self-service, like some of your legends. No...I'm going to tear down your false idols, and remake this company in my image...my violent, depraved image.
As Salem reached the ring, his jar was almost a third full from coins placed in from the pockets of those he passed, random fans offering change to the rookie in support of his controversial views. Ascending the steps, Salem stepped into the ring, tucking the jar against the side of his chest.
Salem Croft: ...All I ask is just a few pennies from the bottom of your purse or pocket...no merchandise, no memorabilia, just a simple show of your support, to send a message to those who stand atop their towers and look down on you - that you will not be ignored, that my claim will not go unheard, and that a little change can make a big difference.
But then, BWF security hits ringside to remove the newcomer so the show may continue. Fans rejoice.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE fall and it is a Sovereign Championship #1 Contender's Match! If Elena Simonova is victorious against AJ Adams tonight and becomes BWF World Champion, the winner of this match will become the NEW Sovereign Champion!
Nick Webb: A lot at stake in this match; and possibly the first time in BWF history that a Championship's fate would be decided by the outcome of two separate matches!
Scott Benjamin: Introducing first, he hails from Brussels, Belgium... weighing in tonight at 231 pounds... he is 2Rude... he is RUDY RUDO!!!
"LoveGame (Instrumental)" by Lady Gaga begins to play over the PA system as photographers flock the stage and "2Rude" Rudy Rudo, wearing a long flowing rope with a high collar and boa feathers, is accompanied out onto the stage by his agent Otto Bumblefeck. The two begin walking down to the ring as 2Rude takes in all the flashing of the cameras with glee. Once inside the ring Otto pulls out a mirror and a comb. He passes the mirror to 2Rude so that he can admire himself while Otto fixes up his hair. Once that's done Otto gives 2Rude a small glass vial of spray cologne, which he spurts behind his earlobes before handing it back and waiting for his opponent.
Nick Webb: I don’t need to tell you who this is. You seem to be infatuated by him.
Rayne: More like infuriated. He stole my gimmick.
Nick Webb: I'd hardly say Rudy Rudo's lifestyle choice is a 'gimmick'. (pauses) Hang on, are you saying when you were a wrestler, you portrayed...
Rayne: No. No! I was a sexy beast!
Nick Webb: Wow.
Rayne: DAMN YOU, RUDY! DAMN YOU FOR BEING SO DAMN SEXY!
Scott Benjamin: And his opponent, he hails from Washington, D.C.... weighing in tonight at 200 pounds... he is the Sadistic Sex Symbol... he is JOHNNY MAVERICK!!!
The harmonica driven opening of "D.C. Sound Attack!" by Clutch plays throughout the arena and "The Sadistic Sex Symbol" Johnny Maverick emerges, smiling widely as 'The Objects', a pair of gorgeous, busty women follow behind him.
'The optics of it are not important.
The public don't give a damn.
I see you're in need of consultation now.
Everybody needs a sinister hand.'
Johnny walks down the ramp and waves and smacks hands with members of the audience as he makes his way to the ring.
'Naturally no sympathizer.
I'm a war monger, baby.
Gonna industrialize ya.
Trouble I love.
Peace I do despise.
I'm a war monger, baby.
I got blood in my eyes and I'm looking at you!'
Johnny hops onto the apron and holds the rope so the two lovely redheads may enter the ring. Johnny climbs in after them.
'No, no, no, I've never worn no uniform.
Except for the ballroom blitz.
There's no need for conversation here.
I prefer the dimmest intelligence.'
The two ladies open their handbags and each pull out a black and red MMA glove. Johnny extends his hands and they each put a glove on him. One of them hands Johnny's mouthguard to the other who places it in Johnny's mouth. Both women turn to leave the ring but Johnny stops them and points to both of his cheeks. The ladies giggle and simultaneously give him a kiss on the cheek before they step out of the ring.
'Naturally no sympathizer.
I'm a war monger, baby.
Gonna industrialize ya.
Trouble I love.
Peace I do despise.
You're a war monger, baby.
And you know you can't deny.'
Johnny throws a few test kicks and punches as he turns to face Rudo.
Nick Webb: Johnny Maverick has made his intentions clear via Twitter and his promos; he wants the BWF World Championship. If he wants that, winning the Sovereign Title could be his foot in the door. It worked for Elena, certainly.
Rayne: We'll see. He can't win anything if he's too busy choking! It's the Parker luck, Chuck!
DING!
The two men circle each other and then quickly hook up. For a few moments neither seems to be gaining the advantage so they decide to break. They hook up again, both men giving it all they got. Rudy, being just a little bit heavier, gains the advantage and pushes Johnny back into the corner and puts a forearm on his throat. Johnny puts his hands up and the referee sees this and forces Rudy to break the hold. When Rudy doesn’t, the referee starts counting but at 4 Rudy breaks the hold. The audience boos him louder than before. The referee checks to see if Johnny is ok but Rudy is back on the offensive and pushes the referee out of the way to get to Johnny. Johnny kicks Rudy in the midsection and when Rudy doubles over, Johnny elbows him in the back of the head. Johnny is quick to use that to his advantage and puts Rudy’s head under his arm and he springs into action performing a Twist of Fate.
Nick Webb: Nice counter there.
Rayne: And Johnny goes for a pin!
1!
2!
At the two count, Rudy kicks out. Johnny gets up, pulls Rudy up and Irish whips him towards the ropes. He attempts a Tony Jaa (or THE Tony Jaa) but Rudy hangs onto the ropes and Johnny lands on his feet. When he does so, Rudy charges and gives him a short lariat which drops Johnny to the ground. Rudy wastes no time and goes over to Johnny, picks him up and puts him in Guillotine Choke. For a few moments Johnny struggles to get out of the hold with no success. He stops moving and tries another tactic. He slowly twists and turns his body so that it is at a 90 degree angle from where he started. Rudy roars in fury and applies more pressure.
Nick Webb: What do you think is going through the mind of Johnny?
Rayne: I know he is in pain and he is trying to break free. If he is doing what I think he is doing, this may work to his advantage.
Nick Webb: What is he doing?
Rayne: Well, he's now in a position to put an arm through Rudy’s legs and one on his back so he can pick him up and execute a back body drop or side drop.
Nick Webb: Really?
Rayne called it right but before he performed that, he took an elbow and hit Rudy in the stomach, once and then twice which loosed Rudy’s hold on him. He then was able to get one arm through his leg and one arm on his back and perform a side back drop on Rudy. Rudy breaks the hold and lays on the mat stunned. Johnny is nursing his neck but he is up first and is on his knees looking around. He gets to his knees and goes over to the corner post and climbs up.
Nick Webb: Oh oh. This can’t be good for Rudy.
Rayne: Rudy may escape yet, Johnny took some time to nurse his shoulder.
He looks around at the audience, gives a thumbs up sign then flies…. He hangs suspended in midair for a bit turning the fly into an elbow drop which he executes right across Rudy’s chest. Johnny bounces off as Rudy writhes in pain on the mat. Johnny quickly goes for the cover.
1!
2!
Thr-kickout!
Rayne: Yea, thought so. Rudy had enough left in the tank to get his shoulder up at two and a half.
Nick Webb: Rudy's not a competitor to be overlooked, but then I can't recall a time when Johnny Maverick overlooked anybody. It's not his style.
Johnny roars in frustration and attempts to pin Rudy again.
1!
2!
Kickout!
Johnny gets up, picks Rudy up and Irish whips him towards the corner post. Rudy’s back connects. Johnny backs up and charges. At the last moment he jumps and attempts a Stinger Splash but Rudy moves and Johnny is met with a lot of turnbuckle and no Rudy. Rudy grabs Johnny’s tights, pulls him back and executes a perfect German suplex which he keeps on Johnny to pin him. The referee gets into position.
1!
2!
At two, Johnny kicks out. Rudy picks Johnny up by the neck, flips him over and then puts a knee in his back while stretching out his arms.
Rayne: Nice. He’s going for the Surfboard. Classic!
The referee gets in front of Johnny and asks if he wants to give up. Johnny shakes his head no. He stays still for a few moments before getting the strength and muscling himself up. He gets up on one leg. Rudo tries to put him back down by applying pressure but Johnny strains against it and gets up on the other leg. Rudo pushes harder but Johnny manages to turn around and face Rudo whereupon he kicks him in the midsection. Johnny then clubs the back of Rudo’s neck. Rudo doubles over again. But Johnny grabs his jaw and brings him up to face him. He then attempts a Crucial Velocity (Johnny nails his opponent with a Devastating Spinning Backfist; as they fall to the ground, he quickly lunges forward and nails them in the face with a Superman Punch. It's fast, devastating, and an instant KO) which he nails and Rudo goes down hard!
Nick Webb: DID YOU SEE RUDO'S HEAD SNAP BACK!? He might be out cold!
Johnny goes over to him and covers as the referee starts the count!
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... JOHNNY MAVERICK!!!
Johnny celebrates his victory in the ring as “D.C. Sound Attack” blares over the loudspeakers. He rolls out of the ring and joins up with his Objects as Otto Bumblefeck throws a fit on the other side of the ring.
Rayne: Well, I gotta hand it to Maverick; he done good tonight. Sometimes all it takes to win is hitting one well-timed maneuver.
Nick Webb: Yes, indeed. Now, we just have to wait for the main event to find out if Johnny is the new Sovereign Champion... or merely the #1 Contender.
Coming Soon on Pay-Per-View
BWF Returns to PPV on September 23, 2013
Cabeza Gruesa
We cut to the backstage area and the camera is hidden and pointed at three pairs of legs and boots as we can hear AJ Adams’ voice.
AJ Adams: Listen, guys. I know that you’re paid up through tonight and that you were excited to come out but let me do this one alone. After hearing Elena mouth off this week I just want to go out there and show her what a legacy really is.
The boots shuffle around as the two other men seem to turn.
Man: Come on, ese. You’re the one preaching legacy this an’ that. That’s what we’re here for. Tonight was gonna be the start of the -.
AJ Adams: I know it was, I planned it, but plans change. I’m going out there by myself and I don’t want you guys down there. At the next Havok we’ll tell the world who we are and what we’re here to do. Understood?
Man: Really? Stop being such a cabeza gruesa. Esta noche es nuestra noche, ese, no sólo la suya.
The boots belonging to Adams takes a step back.
AJ Adams: You know I hate it when you do that. I got this, guys, seriously. After tonight everything changes and the BWF is ours. Okay? We good?
There’s a long pause as the men just stand pat for a few moments.
Man: Tuanis. Cool.
Adams walks out of the room as we cut away.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is the Triple Threat Tag Team Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match... and it is for the vacant BWF Tag Team Championships!
The camera shows the red and gold BWF Tag Team Titles hanging above the ring as the crowd cheers. Around the ring, numerous tables, ladders and chairs are strewn about.
Nick Webb: You heard that correctly, folks; the BWF Tag Team Titles are currently vacant. The Champions, Derrick Daze and Rosalyn Darling, were stripped of the gold when Darling abruptly left BWF earlier this week. While we don't have any further details on her sudden exit from the company, her departure paved the way for a shocking replacement on Team Daze, a young woman we saw earlier tonight - Farah Khan, managed by none other than 'Cancer 3:16' himself, Jake Norton.
Rayne: I don't trust that slimeball one bit. He's got the reputation he does for a reason.
Nick Webb: I'm with you, but if BWF can survive being a member of the AoWF, I'm fairly certain it can handle Jake Norton floating around being Jake Norton. Besides, the rumor is, he's a changed man ever since Allen Chaney turned his face into a mild paste on an Underground X show.
Rayne: I'll believe it when I see it. And probably not even then.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing first... the team of EMPEROR IAN and KELLY KEAGAN!!!
The arena darkens as "Imperial March" by John Williams hits. A spotlight shines down on Emperor Ian, Kelly Keagan and Funk Dogg as they walk to the ring. Funk Dogg holds the ropes open, seemingly for Kelly, but Ian steps into the ring, then his ladies take off his robe as he poses for the crowd and Kelly looks up at the Tag Team Titles.
Nick Webb: What a strange duo these two make. Emperor Ian is, well, Emperor Ian, and Kelly Keagan is a rookie in every sense of the word - but I sense that tonight, she's come to fight, if what she did to the nWo backstage is any indication of her mindset.
Rayne: You gotta come to a TLC Match ready to break some skulls open, or else when that bell rings, the only broken skull is gonna be your own.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, the team of Elizabeth Davis and Matt Stone... BEAUTY AND THE BEST!!!
Roll Mr. Night, you know what you gotta do
Anymore I ain't askin' you, go on out and do it tonight
Come on Mr. Night, now I'm in the driver's seat
Till we reach our destiny, go on out and do it tonight
"Mr. Night" by Kenny Loggins plays throughout the arena as Liz Davis makes her way out to the ring, followed by Matt Stone a few steps behind. Liz flips her hair back as she brushes past the fans cheering for their favorite wrestlers, not her. Walking up the steps, she gets in the ring under the middle rope, walking around the ring, waiving to the crowd despite their reaction. Matt rolls into the ring, seemingly bored.
Nick Webb: You know, I get the distinct feeling that Matt Stone isn't interested in being here tonight.
Rayne: I can't really blame him. I mean, he shows up on BWF television, announces his intention to compete at Legacy X, and gets thrown into a TLC Match with little to no buildup? You don't just *walk* into a TLC Match! You have to prepare for a match this brutal!
Nick Webb: Maybe, but Stone IS the back to back "Who's The Man" winner in PWA, not to mention he's won Dome of Destruction Matches, Last Man Standing Matches, even a Hell in a Cell Match against Finale back at WrestleFest VI in 2011. He's got experience in dangerous matches.
Rayne: Maybe, but he was contracted to those companies when he fought in those matches. Without a tether tying him to the BWF, I get the feeling Stone could care less about our Tag Team Titles, which if true, is a real shame for Elizabeth Davis' chances of leaving with gold tonight.
Scott Benjamin: And finally... the team of DERRICK DAZE and FARAH KHAN!!!
"Hybris" by Lamented Souls hits the BlazenTron as Derrick Daze appears on the stage accompanied by a shower of boos and a continual chant of "You sick fuck". Close behind, Farah Khan and Jake Norton follow. Daze spits on the stage in response to the crowd, then makes his way down to the ring with a calculating but determined gait. He does nothing flashy, he panders to no one, he just enters the ring. Khan does the same, and Norton circles the ring, keeping a close eye on the proceedings.
Nick Webb: I still can't believe we're seeing Jake Norton on BWF television. Has hell frozen over?
Rayne: Forget Norton. Look at Farah Khan... she's beautiful.
Nick Webb: Okay, THAT CHICK would kill you. I'm very certain of that.
Rayne: What a glorious death that would be!
DING!
The bell rings and all six competitors quickly exit the ring to grab their weapon of choice. Daze and Liz grab chairs, Khan and Kelly grab ladders and Stone and Ian grab tables. From there, the beatdowns begin. Liz takes the chair to several people's heads, laying out Daze, Khan and Ian. In the ring, Kelly set up a ladder and started to climb, but Stone pulls her off and lays into her with a series of stiff attacks, leading up to him powerslamming her through a table set up in the corner of the ring.
Nick Webb: OH! He might have just broken Kelly Keagan in half!
Rayne: Might have? I don't even think she's moving!
Stone starts to climb the ladder, but as he reaches the top, Daze rolls back into the ring while Liz tussles with Khan on the outside, fighting for control of Liz's chair. Daze climbs the ladder and both he and Stone begin exchanging punches, each man grabbing for the titles but falling just short of getting a grip on them. As each man tries to knock the other one off, Emperor Ian rolls into the ring and shoves the ladder over from the side, sending both men toppling off! Daze falls clear out of the ring, landing on the outside with a hard thud, while Stone gets crotched on the top rope and howls in pain. Khan, fresh from stealing Liz's chair and introducing her face to it, starts to pull the top rope up and down, but after a few times, mutters "this is stupid" and cracks Stone across the face with the chair instead. Stone flops onto the outside, landing next to Daze, who is still struggling to get up.
Nick Webb: This match has already seen some incredibly painful instances, and we're not even likely close to done! Someone's gonna come out of this damn match paralyzed at this rate!
In the ring, Ian has started to climb the ladder and gets within reaching distance of the Tag Titles, but before he can touch them, Khan springboards off of the second rope and swings the chair in mid-air, cracking Ian hard in the back and causing him to lose his balance. Ian tumbles off the ladder backwards and Khan is ready, dropping the chair and catching him with a Superkick to the back of the Emperor's head! Ian slumps down to the mat and Khan looks up at the Tag Team Titles.
Rayne: This could be it! She's all alone in the ring, Nick! I think we're about to meet our new Tag Team Champions!
Farah Khan starts climbing the ladder, almost reaching the titles, but before she can, Kelly Keagan finally gets back to her feet and climbs up after her! Khan is reaching for one of the belts when Kelly reaches the top of the ladder and punches Khan hard in the abdomen, doubling her over. Kelly then grabs Khan by the hair and repeatedly begins slamming Khan's head into the top rung of the ladder, busting her wide open! After letting out a primal scream, Kelly grabs a tight hold of Khan's head and leaps off of the ladder, driving her down into the mat hard with a Flying Bulldog from the top of the ladder!
Nick Webb: Oh my God!
Rayne: I think Kelly Keagan just came out of her shell... and became a murderer!
As Norton issues a managerial pep talk to Khan, she isn't moving and Kelly rolls to the apron in pain as Derrick Daze and Emperor Ian make their way back into the ring, Ian carrying another table and Daze carrying the second ladder that never made it into the ring. Ian starts to set up the table, but Daze catches him off guard with a running ladder shot to the small of his back. As Ian goes down, Daze turns the ladder vertical and slams it end first into Ian's stomach several times. Finally, he lays the ladder across Ian's body and jumps onto the apron before leaping onto the top rope and landing his Best Damn Senton (Triple Springboard Corkscrew Senton) onto Ian and the ladder! The crowd "oohs" as the ladder buckles with a loud crunching noise and Daze kicks his legs furiously, clearly in immense pain after his last move.
Nick Webb: That move might have hurt Derrick more than it did Ian!
Rayne: That's what being a daredevil is all about, Nick; taking chances! Daze is a gambling man!
Outside the ring, Matt Stone has finally reached his feet. As he rubs his head and stares up at the Tag Team Titles, he shakes his head and mutters to himself before beginning to head back up the ramp. Liz, who has just regained her bearings, sees Matt leaving and tries to run after him, but he ignores her, clearly incensed, and heads through the curtain. Liz looks back at the ring, then to the curtain, fretting over what course of action she should take, but finally curses out loud before heading back through the curtain to catch up with Matt.
Nick Webb: What just happened? Did Matt Stone just give up?
Rayne: Give up? No. Like we said before, clearly, he didn't want to be involved in this match. He probably figured it wasn't worth the trouble getting his ass kicked for a title he isn't even interested in when he has other matches to worry about elsewhere.
Nick Webb: I can't imagine Liz will be very happy.
Rayne: If she can't find a partner who actually wants to be one half of the BWF Tag Team Champions, she's better off focusing on singles gold. It'll hurt less in the long run, physically and mentally. Just ask Derrick Daze.
Speaking of Daze, he finally reaches his feet in what has just become a two team TLC Match and kicks Ian hard in the side before beginning to make his way up the ladder (slowly) towards the Tag Titles that he never lost in the ring. Daze makes it to the top of the ladder and grips one of the belts! The crowd is at a fevered pitch as Daze starts to undo the belt - but they're not cheering for him! A few feet away, Kelly is standing on the top rope behind Daze, and unbeknownst to him, she leaps off, aiming a flying dropkick at Daze's back! She misses, barely, but clips his legs, the force of which causes Daze to lose his balance and fall backwards! Unfortunately, his partner, Khan, has just started to regain her senses and, on all fours, doesn't see her partner falling backwards. Daze lands right on top of Khan, pancaking her before rolling to one knee! Almost instantaneously, Emperor Ian comes out of nowhere with a shining wizard to Daze! The crowd, seemingly siding with Ian and Kelly, cheers loudly as they both dump Khan and Daze out of the ring before looking up at the Tag Team Titles!
Nick Webb: I think... Emperor Ian and Kelly Keagan are finally on the same page!
With the ladder already set up, both Ian and Kelly start climbing up towards the belts dangling above the ring. With no Stone or Davis and both Daze and Khan out on the outside of the ring, what happens next is elementary; although it takes Ian a little longer to reach the top, he does, and when he joins Kelly, each one of them reaches up and pulls down one of the Tag Team Titles!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here are your winners and the NEW BWF Tag Team Champions... EMPEROR IAN AND KELLY KEAGAN!!!
"Imperial March" by John Williams hits and the New York crowd cheers loudly (perhaps more for Kelly than for Ian) as both competitors start making their way down the ladder, looking at their new prizes.
Nick Webb: Emperor Ian said in one of the promos leading up to this match that the BWF Tag Team Titles lacked prestige. Well, Ian, one of those prestigeless belts is now in your possession; it's up to you and your protégé to make people care about them!
Rayne: If they can actually remain together as a team for longer than a month, they might have a shot.
Nick Webb: Truth be told, for anybody teaming with Emperor Ian? That might be easier said than done!
TEN YEARS OF BWF
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: The following contest is your Legacy X Main Event! It is scheduled for ONE fall... and it is for the BWF World Championship!
The lights cut as the crowd hushes. 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. The crowd pops for the hometown girl as she stands on the stage.
Nick Webb: You’ll notice that Elena does NOT have the Sovereign Championship with her on her way to the ring. If she is able to defeat AJ Adams here tonight she will relinquish the title and it will be awarded to Johnny Maverick.
Rayne: You know that Johnny is rooting for her right now.
Elena makes her way down the ramp and ignores the fans as she looks into the ring and stands outside of it. She grabs the ropes and pulls herself up onto the ring apron, leans back on the top rope and back flips into the ring. The red lights dissipate as she moves around the ring, looking down. She puts her boot on one of the middle turnbuckles and adjusts her boots and takes a few deep breaths as her music dies down. There’s a small roar as the fans are anticipating the arrival of the champion.
"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 with an intense look across his face and the BWF World Championship around his waist.
Rayne: Okay, I changed my mind. If Paulie, my bookie, is listening, I’m moving my money to Adams.
Adams points to the sky and looks up and says something that isn’t picked up by the cameras as the fans mainly boo him. He starts to head down the ring and stops in the middle of the ramp to turn his attention to a fan holding a fan that says “I came all the way from L.A.” and points to him and gives him a thumbs up. He looks back at Elena and jogs to the steel steps and climbs up them before jumping over the top ropes and lands on his feet. He balances himself on the middle ropes towards the crowd and takes the title off as he holds it above his head. He pops back to the mat as he leans against the ropes and waits for the introductions.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing the challenger, she hails from New York City (huge hometown pop!)... weighing in at 115 pounds... she is the reigning and defending BWF Sovereign Champion and the 2013 Happenstance Queen... she is ELENA SIMONOVA!!!
She rolls her neck and jumps to the second turnbuckle and lets the fans look at her. They give her a majority of cheers with just few scattered boos as she jumps back down.
Nick Webb: Normally, Elena would be announced as being from her current residence of Chicago... smart move representing her hometown tonight. Needless to say, save for a minority, Elena's got the crowd behind her tonight.
Scott Benjamin: And introducing her opponent, he hails from Los Angeles, California... weighing in tonight at 176 pounds... he is the reigning and defending BWF World Champion... he is AJ ADAMS!!!
Adams throws the title in the air as he pops up to the second rope on the other side of the ring and looks around with his smirk across his face. The fans shower him with boos while a small section of the arena tries to start an “A-J” chant but is drowned out. He pops back down and hands the title to the referee who holds the championship up for all to see before handing it off. He brings both competitors to the center of the ring and goes over the rules of the match and checks the knee pads and boots of Adams for any weapons and does the same for Elena.
Rayne: That is uncalled for! Why is he checking Adams for weapons?
Nick Webb: Why do you think? The man has said many times he will do whatever it takes to win and he even knocked Nessa Wall out with a pair of brass knuckles.
Rayne: Kissy, kissy!
DING!
The crowd is excited as the bell sounds to signal the start of the match as both competitors start to circle each other. They tie up and quickly break as Adams swings his leg out looking for a kick but Elena jumps away. Adams smirks and swings his left leg out for a kick but she jumps back once again and away from the kick. He offers her his hands for a test of strength and she accepts and he quickly kicks her in the gut as the fans boo. She doubles over as Adams throws an axe handle smash into her back that she takes and staggers away and stands once again. She turns and Adams is right there with lefts and rights and just unloads and backs her into the corner. He assaults Elena in the corner as the referee comes and counts to five and Adams is forced to break it. He walks away as Elena slumps down and sits. Adams turns around and charges and drives his knee into her head as the crowd does not like it.
Rayne: Oh, no.
Nick Webb: Adams all over Elena at the get go. She’s going to have to do something to break up this full on assault or this is going to be a quick match.
Adams stops in the middle of the ring to soak up the jeers aimed at him before heading back to the corner. He pulls Elena to her feet and walks her to the center of the ring. He hooks her arm and lifts her for a suplex and stalls. And stalls. And stalls. He’s able to hold her for around 15 seconds and brings her crashing to the mat and rolls into the cover.
1!
Kickout.
Elena pops her shoulder up and shakes her head as if she’s trying to clear it. Adams pulls her back to knees and hooks her arm and rolls her up with an Oklahoma roll.
1!
Kickout!
She pops out and is able to roll to her knees but Adams is right there to take her down with a dropkick. She falls backwards and rolls away to the ropes. Elena starts to pull herself up with the ropes and is grabbed by Adams and is sent across the ring and off the far ropes. As she makes her way back he slips behind her and tries to place her in a sleeper hold but she’s able to grab the ropes, forcing a break.
Nick Webb: Great ring presence there by Elena Simonova to know how close she was to the ropes. She gets the break and a few moments to try and get her bearings.
Rayne: So far it’s been all AJ Adams.
Nick Webb: Let me guess, he’s the champ for a reason?
Rayne: I would be daring enough to say on his best day Adams is better than Jonathan Cage.
Adams allows Elena to come back to the center of the ring and looks for a tie up but she takes him down with a drop toe hold as the fans pop for her. Adams is taken by surprise as he rolls away and Elena is all over him with stomps to the chest. Adams is able to scurry to the ropes and grabs the bottom one and forces Elena to break. He gets up and pretends to dust himself off and smirks once again. He and Elena lock back up and she is able to hit a hard right hand across the side of AJ’s head that causes him to throw his arm up in a reflex just as he gets rocked on the other side. He’s sent hard into the corner and hits with his back to the turnbuckle. Elena comes running at him and hits the a version of the 200 Proof (Lifting [drives the knee in this instance] corner knee strike to Monkey flip). Adams gets upended and lands on his back as the fans start a “Let’s go El-e-na” chant.
Nick Webb: The challenger turning the tables here and the fans are rallying.
Rayne: I’m not worried.
She’s to her feet and pulls Adams up to his and puts him in a front face lock in the middle of the ring. Adams starts to lift her as if he’s going to walk her to the corner and she falls backwards and is able to grapevine herself around him with the face lock still applied. Adams fights to get an arm under him so he can start to move as the fans cheer Elena on. The referee checks on Adams and he refuses to submit as he keeps fighting to get to the ropes inch by inch. Finally he’s able to break the hold as he reaches the bottom rope with his fingertips and grabs what he can. The referee calls for the break and Elena makes sure to take all the time she can before finally breaking. She rolls away and to her feet and Adams slides out of the ring to collect himself and regain his own composure.
Rayne: The champ taking a breather here so he can get back in there and win this thing. Taking it easy on Elena right now by not jumping back in there and just ending it now.
Nick Webb: Oh, please.
Adams starts to walk around the ring and opens his eyes wide as the blood starts to come back to his head. Adams adjusts one of his knee pads and shoots a disgusted look at a fan ringside who must have said something to him. He turns around and Elena comes flying off the top rope with a cross body as the fans erupt.
Rayne: That should be illegal!
Nick Webb: Elena Simonova out of nowhere and takes of the champion but now she’s tasked with getting him back into the ring before the ten count.
By the time she is able to get to her feet the referee has made it to four and is still counting. Elena grabs Adams and lugs him up and pulls him to the ring, sliding him under the ropes at eight and follows him in. Elena pulls Adams to his feet and connects with two lefts and a right hand before setting him up and taking him right back down to the mat with a DDT. She keeps up the pressure by pulling him up and right back down with a reverse DDT. He crashes to the mat and she hooks a leg for a cover.
1!
2-kickout.
Almost two on the kickout as she climbs back to her feet and Adams is not long after. Elena ducks a clothesline attempt and hooks his arms and connects with a back body drop. Elena pulls him right back up and looks for an exploder suplex but spins him around into a modified powerslam right into a pin.
1!
2!
Kickout!
The champion gets his shoulder up and Elena starts to drive forearms into the side of his head as he tries to sit up. She gets to her feet as Adams is in the seated position and and kicks him in the back. He fights through and is able to get up and she’s right there with the Hammer and Sickle (Running double axe handle followed by Buzzsaw kick).
Nick Webb: Elena has the champion reeling right now.
Rayne: You mean letting her wear herself out.
Elena grabs the foot of Adams and starts to set him up for the Arm of the Kremlin (Haas of Pain) but he’s able to roll over and kick her away. He gets to his feet and as she charges he drops her with a Samoan backdrop. He rolls away and back to his feet and start to clap as if he’s cheering for himself, slow at first and then more and more as the fans boo him. He pulls Elena to her feet by her hair and locks in a sleeper hold. He applies pressure and has it locked it before picking her up and drives her down with a sleeper slam before hooking her leg for a cover.
1!
2!
Kickout.
He wastes no time and pulls her right back up kicks her in the gut as she bends over. Adams takes a step back before leaping and driving Elena hard into the mat with a jumping DDT.
Nick Webb: What an impact on Elena!
Adams pops up and stands over Elena as she lays on the mat and he plays to the crowd as the boo once again. He drives an elbow to the back of her neck and then right back up. He walks around her as she starts to pull herself up and Adams is right there with another sleeper hold. Elena tries to battle out and is able to charge backwards and drives him into the corner and breaks the hold. Elena rushes him and connects with a clothesline and follows it up with a bulldog out of the corner. She gets back up to her feet and starts to head to the top rope as the fans get excited once again. She stands on the top rope and waits for Adams to rise, finally turning around. Elena looks for the KGB (Top rope splash into Dragonrana pin) but Adams takes a step back, makes her over rotate, and drops her with the Last Call (Codebreaker) as the crowd explodes!
Nick Webb: Oh my God!
Rayne: I don’t think I’ve EVER seen anything like that! AJ Adams might have just put this thing away. That’s two Pay-Per-View events in a row where he’s turned what would have been a devastating move against him into something to his advantage.
Nick Webb: AJ might be hurt too.
Adams sits up and grabs Elena by the hand and pulls her to the center of the ring but appears to have hurt his knee in the process of the move. He falls to the mat and makes the cover as the crowd counts along.
1!
2!
3-kickout!
AJ can’t believe it as his jaw drops and he just shakes his head. The crowd seems to be in disbelief as well as a “That was awesome” chant breaks out near the section cheering for AJ Adams.
Nick Webb: How did Elena kick out of that?
Adams goes right back into another cover.
1!
2!
Kickout!
Adams gets to his feet and tries to walk off whatever happened to his knee and stretch it out as Elena crawls over to the corner and starts to pull herself up. Adams makes his way over to her and drives a knee into her gut and hip tosses her to the center of the ring. He yells for the Last Call and gets himself ready as she starts to rise. Elena gets up and turns as Adams jumps up for the Last Call but she blocks it by pushing him down. He starts to get back to his feet and she locks in the Iron Curtain (Octopus Stretch)!
Nick Webb: She’s got him!
Rayne: Paulie!
Adams is locked in tight as she screams for him to tap and the referee checks. Adams refuses as Elena keeps the hold locked on. Adams’ knee starts to give and he falls to just one knee as she works his arm and head but he won’t tap. He tries to stand and take a step and that’s all he can do before falling to a knee once again. He waits and powers through another step, and another, until he finally reaches the ropes and grabs it as the crowd is alive. Adams falls to a knee again as he hugs the ropes and falls out of the ring over the bottom rope. He pulls down his knee pad and tries to work it as the referee leans through the ropes to check on him. Adams blows him off and starts to stand again as Elena runs towards the ropes and suicide dives through the ropes but Adams moves out of the way as she crash hard. Adams rolls into the ring and tells the referee to start counting.
1!
2!
3!
4!
Elena is holding her neck and back as she leans against the barricade to regain her composure. The count is now up to seven as she slides into the ring and Adams is right there with hard kicks. She is able to roll away and finally block the fourth kick at her and get back to her feet. The two lock up and Adams rocks her with a European uppercut before hooking her arm for a suplex. He hits the suplex and pulls her right back for a second and drops her. Adams then hits a third suplex after pulling her back up once more and Elena’s back and neck area seem to be bothering her more. Adams turns to the corner and starts to make his way up the turnbuckle.
Rayne: The champ is going for it all right here. I don’t know if he has enough power in that knee for the Truly Awesome though.
Adams steadies himself on the top rope and thinks it over and decides for a flying elbow. Elena rises and charges as he dives and is able to correct himself and lands on his feet but he knee gives out again. He falls to a knee and Elena is able to flip him for the Vodka Tonic (Canadian Destroyer) as the crowd goes crazy. She is down too and slowly makes her way over to Adams.
Nick Webb: She took advantage of Adams’ weakened knee and it’s over. There’s no way he can kick out of that.
1!
2!
3-kickout!
Elena heard the crowd yell three but the referee tells her it was two.
Rayne: AJ Adams kicks out!
Elena can’t believe it as Adams is starting to pull himself up against the ropes telling her that he’s not done. Adams staggers forward and the two lock back up as they throw slow, exhausted punches back and forth. Adams looks for another sleeper hold but she’s able to drop down for a jaw breaker that forces him to flop back to the mat. Elena rolls away and grabs the leg of Adams and locks in the Arm of the Kremlin (Haas of Pain). Adams is in a lot of pain as she is has it locked in and his knee is feeling it. He tries to fight his way to the ropes but he can only get so far before just collapsing. The referee comes over and AJ is unresponsive so he lifts his arm and it falls. The referee looks for a second and his arm goes right down. We see Adams’ arm go up one final time but he’s able to stop it as his cheering section loves it. He screams and uses his hands to push up and walk himself over to the ropes to break the hold.
Nick Webb: And the champ finding a way to battle through and keep going but to what extent? That knee has to be in a lot of pain right now and you can clearly see that on his face.
The referee asks Adams if he can continue and he says yes. Elena comes up and Adams blasts her with a forearm to the site of the head and causes her to stumble backwards. He lands a kick to the gut and follows it with the Eat It (Fame-Asser) and rolls into a cover.
1!
2!
Kickout!
Adams pounds the mat out of frustration and gets back to his feet. He thinks things over and yells out “Lights Out!” as he readies himself behind her. He tries to lock in the Lights Out (Tazmission) but she pushes herself backward and the rolls forward as she flips him over. He pops back up to his feet as she tries to springboard into a crossbody. Adams catches her and hobbles around on his good knee and lifts her to his shoulders. He brings her down and drives his knee into her skull with a GTS. He falls to one knee and Elena is able to roll away from him and to the apron. Adams approaches and gets a shoulder in the gut as Elena looks for a sunset flip but Adams keeps rolling through and to his feet. Elena pops up as he ducks an incoming haymaker and swings her around for a spinning neckbreaker. They both rise to their feet and Elena looks for a clothesline but Adams is able to duck and looks for a Russian leg sweep but she fights out with elbows. Adams spins away and is able to look for a dropkick but Elena moves but he catches the referee. The referee takes the kick right to the chest and falls backwards and hits the back of his head on the second turnbuckle as the crowd comes alive again as the referee is down. A “this is awesome” chant quickly breaks out.
Nick Webb: Our referee is down! Can we get another one out here?
Adams sees what happened as he turns right into Elena charging and looking for another Hammer and Sickle but he ducks it and locks in the Lights Out (Tazmission).
Rayne: LIGHTS OUT! LIGHTS OUT! The referee is out and Elena is fading fast.
Elena is out cold as Adams doesn’t let go of the hold until eventually the lights go out in the arena and the crowd is confused with murmurs.
Rayne: I didn’t literally mean turn the lights off!
Nick Webb: Well it is Legacy X, anything can happen.
Rayne: I’m going to start leaving a flashlight behind the desk here.
The lights stay out for almost a full minute and a half and when they finally come to AJ Adams is out cold in the ring, bleeding, with two half ski masks laying on top of him and his brass knuckles lying beside him. The crowd is going crazy trying to figure out what’s going on as both competitors are down.
Rayne: Wait a minute! You don’t think that the guys that Adams was talking to came out here and laid him out do you?
Nick Webb: ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
Elena drags herself slowly over to Adams as the crowd urges her own. She shakes the referee on her way over to him and someone pulls AJ’s leg up as the referee slowly crawls into view and makes a slow count.
1!
2!
3-KICKOUT!
The crowd is in shock as they can't believe Adams kicked out! Both Elena and AJ slowly start groggily pulling themselves to their feet, both wobbly and unbalanced. Both competitors reach their feet at the same time and AJ instinctually throws a right hook at Elena's face, but Elena ducks, grabs AJ, and with a final burst of adrenaline, leaps backwards, nailing Adams with the Reverse Psychology (C-4)! The crowd explodes as Elena drapes herself over AJ and the ref drops to count!
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... and the NEW BWF World Champion... ELENA SIMONOVA!!!
"My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy hits the BlazenTron as the referee hands Elena the BWF World Championship. She stands up, looks down at the belt and starts to tear up as the fans stand to cheer the new Champion and the amazing match they just witnessed. She drops back to her knees, hugging the title to her chest and has a look of shock on her face as Adams is still out cold.
Nick Webb: We have a new champion! The Happenstance curse is broken! It took ten years, but Elena Simonova beat the odds and rode her Happenstance crown all the way to the BWF World Championship! And what a show to make history on; the tenth anniversary special, indeed!
Rayne: No! No! AJ had the match won! And who the hell took out AJ?
Nick Webb: It’s karma, Rayne! Adams was willing to take any shortcut he needed to win the match and tonight, that came back to bite him in the ass!
Rayne: That's such bull!
Nick Webb: That's how it happens sometimes, Rayne. You know better than anyone that - HEY! What the hell?!
Elena's music stops playing as several men jump the barricade and rush the ring! Without warning, they start brutally attacking both Elena and AJ, who was just starting to stir in the ring.
Rayne: Who is... wait! What?
Nick Webb: That's... Casey Campbell! Toco! X! I don't understand what's going on! Why are these three men attacking Elena and AJ?!
The beatdown continues for several minutes, the three men working together to leave Elena and AJ broken messes after their fantastic, yet exhaustive, match moments ago. The loud boos finally turn to cheers as "Radioactive" by Within Temptation hits and Emily Corlen walks out onto the stage, flanked by the Founder of the BWF, David Blazenwing!
Nick Webb: Management is here! Get those buzzards out of the ring, dammit!
Emily starts marching down to the ring, but David grabs her hand and stops her. He tells her "Wait here, I got this" before tearing off his suit jacket and rushing down to the ring! The crowd cheers loudly as he slides into the ring, while Casey, Toco and X all move to the other side of the ring and wait. They exchange words and Blazenwing warns them to stay back as he kneels down and offers the new World Champion a helping hand. As the three men watch on, Blazenwing helps Elena up and pats her on the back, taking a moment to lean across the ring and tell the veterans off, a move which nearly causes Casey to pounce on the former Owner of the company.
Rayne: Good for you, Dave. Get Elena and AJ out of here and then, we can try to make sense of all this.
Blazenwing walks over to the ropes and holds them open for Elena to exit. Elena groggily shakes her head free of cobwebs before complying - only to walk right into a Full Effect (Sweet Chin Music) from Blazenwing himself a moment later! The crowd starts booing loudly as Blazenwing looks over at the three men he was chastising a moment before and they all start laughing.
Nick Webb: Dammit! No! Are you telling me Blazenwing is in on this, too!? What the hell is going on?
X rolls out of the ring and pushes Scott Benjamin over, grabbing his mic. He rolls back into the ring and hands the mic off to Blazenwing. On the stage, Emily watches, shocked at what she's witnessing.
David Blazenwing: Thank you. (Clears throat) As of this moment, I'm pleased to announce that Emily Corlen is relieved of duty as the Owner of the BWF, courtesy of Article 17, Paragraph 3 of her buyer's agreement.
Nick Webb: What?!
David reaches into his pants pocket and pulls out a folded up piece of paper. He holds it up and reads.
David Blazenwing: And I quote, "If the purchasing party becomes physically or mentally unable to oversee the day to day operations of the BWF, the company will revert to its previous ownership." In case you're not keeping score at home, that would be moi.
Blazenwing flashes a sinister grin.
Rayne: Physically or mentally unable to oversee the day to day operations of the BWF? What is he talking about? Is he saying Emily's mentally unwell?
David Blazenwing: You see, an interesting little tidbit of news came my way a few days ago. I was sworn to secrecy, of course, but what fun is that, right, Em? Considering we both know your current... oh, what's the best way to word it... condition... I think it's safe to say that you're no longer fit to run the BWF. After all, it's a tough, hard job that sometimes requires you to get physical... and that's not exactly good for the baby, is it?
Blazenwing mock covers his mouth.
David Blazenwing: Oh, snap! Did I say that? Oh, well, cat's out of the bag now, eh, Mom?
DB laughs as the crowd utters a shocked gasp and Emily looks a mix of shocked, humiliated and utterly, completely powerless to act.
David Blazenwing: Now then, with her out of the way, allow me to make my first announcement as the newly restored Owner of the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation.
Blazenwing clears his throat again.
David Blazenwing: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is scheduled for ONE fall... and it is for the BWF World Championship!
Nick Webb: WHAT!?
David Blazenwing: Introducing first, your BWF World Champion... some stupid, soulless ginger bitch.
Blazenwing looks down at Elena, who starts to stir, only to receive a standing elbow drop from Toco for her trouble.
David Blazenwing: And introducing her opponent! The man who will carry the BWF into the future - the REAL future - that the company is destined to experience... OUTLAW!!!
"Sick of It" by Skillet starts to play over the BlazenTron as the main lights dim but this time, the fans don't stand up. They only watch on in disbelief as Outlaw, sans Kelly O'Shea, walks onto the stage. He stops and turns his head to face Emily, smirking cockily before making his way down to the ring. He rolls inside as the music fades.
David Blazenwing: Alright. Casey, you're the referee for this match.
Casey nods as he turns to the timekeeper and calls for the bell.
DING!
Outlaw immediately covers Elena and Casey drops to count.
1!
2!
3-NO! Kickout! Elena Simonova kicks out and the crowd EXPLODES!
Nick Webb: She's not done yet! Fight, kid! Fight!
A loud "E-le-na" chant picks up in Madison Square Garden as Outlaw looks at Casey and claps his hand three times. Casey shrugs and says "bro, it was two!" Outlaw rolls his eyes as he stands up and pulls Elena up roughly by her hair. She immediately starts punching him to a huge pop, but her offense is stunted as Toco and X grab her and start beating on her. Casey turns away, clearly entranced by something out in the crowd. The arena fills with boos as Toco and X shove a battered Elena right into Outlaw, who positions her between his legs before leaping forward and hitting his Breaking the Law (Canadian Destroyer). The crowd watches, stunned, as Outlaw covers and Casey turns his attention back to the match, dropping to count.
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING!!!
David Blazenwing: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner... and the NEW BWF World Champion... OUTLAW!!!
"Sick of It" by Skillet starts to play as Outlaw stands up and Toco and X immediately strap the belt around his waist. They hoist Outlaw up on their shoulders as pyro goes off above the ring and confetti begins falling from the ceiling. The shock from the crowd gives way as a loud "BULL-SHIT" chant fills the Garden. While Elena and AJ aren't moving, Blazenwing, Outlaw, Toco, X and Casey celebrate as though they just collectively won the Super Bowl. Garbage from fans around the ring starts to pelt the superstars as they no-sell it, too busy enjoying themselves to care.
Nick Webb: I... don't have words for what we just witnessed.
Rayne: For once, I'm with you, man. Wow. Just... wow.
Nick Webb: I have to think that pyro and confetti was meant for Elena, but through some twisted actions, her moment was robbed from her just as soon as she got it. Deplorable. Absolutely deplorable.
Rayne: I sure as hell hope we get an explanation for what just happened - and soon. I mean... is what he said true? Is Emily pregnant - and fired? Is David Blazenwing once again the Owner of the BWF? And why is he suddenly David Blazenwing again? What happened to David Slayton!?
Nick Webb: I don't know. But I don't like it.
The celebration continues in the ring as beers enter the equation. The five men celebrate, alternating between downing beers and dumping them on Elena and AJ.
Nick Webb: Uh, folks, that's it for us here in New York. I... I'm sorry for what you all just witnessed. That's not how this event was supposed to end at all. The tenth anniversary of the BWF, ruined in five minutes by that damned snake in the grass.
Rayne: Careful. He may be our new boss.
Nick Webb: I hope so. I have some things I need to get off my chest on the next episode of Havok.
Rayne: Nick...
Nick Webb: We'll see you on Havok, folks. Good night.
We see one final shot of Outlaw and co. celebrating with the BWF World Championship before the pay-per-view feed cuts to the BWF logo, and then to black.
© Blazenwing Wrestling Federation 2013
QUICK RESULTS
Emily Corlen, James Reilly, Jason Jones, Katie James & Alison James def. The Big O, K-Krush, J-Dizzle, Stryker Cloud & Josh McKlick
Veyron def. Apollo Nighthawk and Lacey Vonricht
The Minstrel def. Vespertine
Casey Campbell def. Jonathan Cage
Toco def. X and "Ice" Hensley
Outlaw def. Gabe Shelley
Johnny Maverick def. Rudy Rudo; NEW SOVEREIGN CHAMPION
Emperor Ian & Kelly Keagan def. Elizabeth Davis & Matt Stone and Derrick Daze & Farah Khan; NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
Elena Simonova def. AJ Adams; NEW WORLD CHAMPION
Outlaw def. Elena Simonova; NEW WORLD CHAMPION