Post by David Slayton on Oct 17, 2013 2:47:45 GMT -6
Episode 155 - October 14, 2013
Nick Webb: BWF is back home in the good old U.S. of A! Welcome everyone to Monday Night Havok live on our NEW home, the FXX Network! I'm Nick Webb, along with my partner Rayne, and we have one hell of a show for you tonight!
Rayne: Without a doubt, Nick! Both our World Champions are in action tonight, as the Crisis World Champion Elena Simonova and the Sovereign Champion Zoe Cooper, also the new BWF Tag Team Champions, face Dante C. Mephisto and Circa Zalza, who returns to Havok after nearly a six year absence! Plus, Havok World Champion Outlaw battles Casey Campbell and Elizabeth Davis in tonight's main event, the former Tag Team Champions Emperor Ian and Kelly Keagan explode, the Scarfaced Snake makes his long-awaited BWF debut and so much more! Not to mention all the questions that need to be answered after one hell of a pay-per-view!
Undisputed
HOLD ON TIGHT, YOU KNOW SHE'S A LITTLE BIT DANGEROUS
Nick Webb: Speak of the devil, here comes the C.E.O. now!
The crowd comes to their feet as "Dangerous" by Roxette hits the BlazenTron and BWF C.E.O. Jen Corlen walks out onto the stage, smiling as she points to the Salt Lake City crowd. She makes her way down to the ring and up the steps before stepping between the bottom and middle ropes. Jen walks over to the far side of the ring where a ring tech hands her a microphone before her music fades.
Jen Corlen: How the hell are ya, Salt Lake City!?
The crowd roars at the mention of their home city.
Jen Corlen: Ever since Retribution aired, the phone lines at the BWF Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin have been ringing off the hook. Yes, we still use land lines. No, you aren't allowed to make fun of us for that.
She winks at the camera before continuing.
Jen Corlen: No, ever since I made the announcement that BWF was returning to a one-program company, starting tonight with Monday Night Havok's debut on the FXX Network, the million dollar question has been "what does this mean for the future of the BWF?" More importantly, what does this mean for the future of your two General Managers and your two World Champions?
Nick Webb: We've all been wondering that.
Jen Corlen: Both of those questions are going to be answered on November 25, when BWF rolls into Houston, Texas for WrestleFest VII. First off, the General Manager situation. Simply put, at WrestleFest, we're going to have a match to determine the sole General Manager for the BWF.
The crowd cheers.
Jen Corlen: In one corner, there will be a hand-picked representative of Havok General Manager David Blazenwing. In the other corner, a hand-picked representative of Crisis General Manager Emily Corlen. Their chosen competitors will face off against one another on the biggest show of the year. The winner earns their GM full authority on Monday Night Havok; the loser gets their GM thrown onto the unemployment line. Each of the GMs have two weeks to find their representative. On the next Havok, we will learn who those individuals will be. And Liz, dear, my office thanks you for your interest in the position, but you're simply not under consideration for the GM job. Nothing personal. It's just business.
Jen smirks and winks into the camera.
Jen Corlen: That brings me to the World Championship issue. Yes, as Outlaw alluded to in his promo earlier this week, having one show and two World Champions makes no sense. So, that's why this year, instead of holding the Gauntlet Run to determine the #1 Contender for the World Title at WrestleFest, we're going to go a different route. Your WrestleFest VII main event will be a unification match, pitting Havok World Champion Outlaw against Crisis World Champion Elena Simonova to determine the Undisputed BWF World Champion.
The crowd cheers loudly at this announcement.
Jen Corlen: Before you all get too excited, there is something - or rather, someone - else I'd like to add to the mix. Earlier this year, AJ Adams busted his ass putting BWF back on the map with stellar performances against the likes of Kyle Cross, Zachariah Boone and countless others. During RXW's last run in the AoWF, AJ made it clear to my sister on more than one occasion that he didn't respect RXW because it wasn't True Glory Wrestling, and yet, Adams has never once shown anything but respect for the BWF name. I want to reward that loyalty, so I'm proposing this - a Triple Threat Elimination Match, Outlaw versus Elena Simonova versus AJ Adams!
The crowd explodes at this, and a loud "Yes!" chant breaks out.
Jen Corlen: Wrong company, guys, but I appreciate the enthusiasm.
Jen smirks before continuing.
Jen Corlen: Now, I don't think it's entirely fair that AJ gets to compete in the main event of WrestleFest alongside Outlaw and Elena, who each have titles to lose, without putting up something of his own, you know? So, I've thought long and hard on this and I believe I've come up with a suitable stipulation... AJ Adams' career.
Nick Webb: What?
The crowd boos at this announcement.
Jen Corlen: Hold on, hear me out. If AJ Adams chooses to compete in the main event of WrestleFest and does not leave the Reliant Stadium as the new Undisputed BWF World Champion, then his BWF career will be over. Given the weight of this stipulation, I won't be forcing Mr. Adams to accept it. Instead, in two weeks, I will meet him right here in the center of the ring with a contract. If he signs, the title shot - and everything associated with it, good and bad - is his. If he walks away without signing it, he will not main event WrestleFest VII, but his BWF career will remain safe. He will undoubtedly get more title opportunities in the future, but they won't be at this year's WrestleFest, and they won't be against his two greatest rivals in the company. The choice will be his. But, that's in two weeks. Tonight, we've got some amazing BWF action for you, so stay tuned, because the Havok's just getting started!
"Dangerous" by Roxette hits the BlazenTron again and Jen exits the ring before making her way back up the ramp and through the curtain.
Nick Webb: Wow, we kick off the road to WrestleFest with two HUGE matches being made for the event! We're getting an Undisputed BWF World Champion again!
Rayne: And don't forget an Undisputed General Manager! WrestleFest is always historic, Nick, and I get the feeling tonight's just getting warmed up!
The Scarfaced Snake Speaks
The camera fades from the ring to the back, where we find Akoda Yang in the interview area. His eyes get two sizes bigger as he looks off screen. Coming on screen to join him is the Scarfaced Snake John Roberts. He is a good three or four feet taller than Akoda and Akoda has to hold the mic up to him so that he can speak. Currently, Snake has a sort of "I have a secret" smile on his face. He wears his ring clothes with hat and trenchcoat as well. He stops when he gets to Akoda and then slowly, he looks down at him.
John Roberts: I assume since I’m standing here, that you wanted to ask me some questions about tonight’s match. Let's keep it short, I'm on my way to the ring now.
Akoda Yang: Wow! You a big man! You tall too. Why you so tall? You big.
John Roberts: And I’m temperamental so if you don’t have anything to ask me, then let me do the talking. Elsewhere, like in the ring and/or get out of my way!
Akoda Yang: Oh, right. Uh... tonight Mr. Roberts it is-
John Roberts: Call me Snake. If you want to go more formal, than Scarfaced Snake will do. Calling me Mr. Roberts makes me feel like I have a kids show and I don’t like kids.
He looks down at Akoda.
John Roberts: In fact, how old are you boy?
Akoda Yang: I’m 27, sir. Ah, er, uh, Mr. Snake. Now tonight is your debut match. How do you feel going into it?
John Roberts: Mr. Snake? I like that. You can call me that from now on. You’re right. Tonight is my debut match. Tonight I make a big impact, no pun intended. Tonight I face a former World Champion in Jonathan Cage. Akoda, do you know what the difference is between a Pit and a Cage is?
Akoda Yang: Uh… no.
John Roberts: A cage you can eventually break out of. A pit, if dug deep enough, you won’t ever escape.
Akoda laughs nervously as he thinks it’s a joke of some kind. Snake looks at him and raises an eyebrow.
John Roberts: What you laughing about Fuzzball?
Akoda Yang: Mr. Snake make joke. Mr. Snake make funny joke.
A sneer like smile lifts up his mouth at the corners.
John Roberts: A joke? Righhhhht! But if anybody is a joke, it’s Cage. And if he thinks he is going to win tonight, the joke is on him.
Akoda Yang: How do you like being here in BWF so far?
John Roberts: (shrugs slowly) It’s all right. It’s been a while since I’ve been in any federation. Been doing some bouncing in the South and some wrestling for the indies, so to come on this one, seems like a good match. Also seems like a good place to hurt people.
Akoda Yang: Why do you like doing that?
John Roberts: Doing what? Hurting people? Coming from where I came from, and being in the military branch I was in, I found, I like hurting people. I’m good at it too. It’s what I do. It’s what I was made for.
Akoda Yang: How do you mean?
John Roberts: Well, look at me. God didn’t make me over seven feet tall so I can cower and put my head in the sand. He made my hands into big meat hooks so I can clobber people. He made my feet fit a size 17 boot so I can stomp holes and give opponents big boots to the face. And if that weren’t enough, my wing span from fingertip to fingertip is well over six feet stretched out. God make it like that for a purpose. With that wing span, I can put anybody in a crucifix stretch or an F5 or any other submission hold or even Gorilla Press them above my head and nobody, NOBODY, ever gets up and walks away from that. I’m a killing machine. I’m good at what I do and I like what I do. If any of the so called wrestlers on the roster back here have a problem with that, they can come to the ring and face me. Not only will they see me first hand but they will see the kind of damage and the amount of damage I can do.
Akoda Yang: So your first opponent is Jonathan Cage tonight. What do you think about him?
John Roberts: What do I think about him? I think he has to be the dumbest person on earth to volunteer for this match. Or he pissed off the brass here so badly, they decided to punish him by putting him in the ring with me. I don’t think he has what it takes to beat me and get the win. He is going to see firsthand what I can do in the ring, and then he will be my first victory. But I’m not going into this match to win. I’m going into this match to beat him to a bloody pulp. If he doesn’t like it, he knows where he can find me. My locker room door is open 24/7 and if any of the roster back here has any sort of problem with me, they know where to find me. Though they may want to hold off looking for me until after my match tonight.
Akoda Yang: Why?
John Roberts: Why? You are dumb. You know exactly why. You want to see firsthand what I can do, come to the ring and watch. You want to experience firsthand what I’m capable of. You come find me in my locker room and sneak in uninvited and I’ll show you firsthand, how much damage a body can take before it finally gives out. I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. And that’s fine with me. I’m brutal. I’m hardcore. I strike fast, I strike hard and nobody knows where or when until I actually strike. If you like me, that’s fine, just stay on my good side and I won’t hurt you much or hard. But if you don’t like me and the feeling is mutual, then be prepared for the biggest, longest, worst fight of your life because I don’t back down, I ain’t afraid of anybody and in fact I take the fight to you because a good defense is always a good offense and I’m always on the offense.
Akoda Yang: How you mean, "cup of tea"?
Snake’s smile slowly disappears from his face. He grabs Akoda’s collar, grabs the mic from his hand and lifts him, one handed and sets him down a few feet farther from where he was standing.
John Roberts: Stay quiet and let me talk, otherwise you might feel a huge hand pop into your mouth unexpectedly.
He snarls at Akoda and Akoda looks sheepishly down. Snake then looks at the camera and stares menacingly into it.
John Roberts: It’s my debut match tonight, Cage. What do you think about that? You know what I think? I think it don’t mean nothing. Regardless of whether I win or lose to you, I’m here to stay and I’m here to break bones and hurt people. I’m going to start with you Cage. I’m going to beat you so badly, they won’t recognize you when you get to the hospital. You want to come to the ring and try me? Come on down, we will have ourselves a fight on your hands. You go technical. I start brawling. You go high flying, I go hardcore. You go straight up, I go technical. You try and counter anything I got and I guarantee you that you will come out the worse for wear. Don’t mean nothing, it’s just good business. You watch as I claw and strike my way up the ladder here in BWF and if you just so happen to be standing at the end of the match tonight, Cage, you better run boy, because I don’t like to keep things unfinished. And if my vow is to hurt you so you can’t walk anymore than by God, somewhere down the line, I’ll come upon you and lay you out so you can’t walk for the rest of your career. That’s me. That’s what I do. And I’m good at it. Can you say the same, Cage. You left that side show freak of an opponent standing at Retribution. What were you thinking? That “thing” you wrestled should’ve been carted off on a stretcher, locked up in mental institution and never seen or heard from again. But you left him standing, able to walk out on his own accord so he’ll be back.
A slow sinister smile spreads across his face.
John Roberts: Which means now I have to teach you the meaning of what I’m talking about. Cage, you didn’t have the guts to hurt that Sideshow Freak. You just wanted to win. There is a difference between winning a battle and winning a war. No mercy, no prisoners, no escape. No running. Attrition and straight up brutality. That is how you win a war. And for you, the unfortunate soul who has to step in the ring with me tonight, I have to show you how it’s done. I mean if you want something done right, you got to do it yourself. So now I have to behead you and drag your carcass back to my gator pit so my beasts can feed and I can have a trophy of your head and soul in my case. Any questions Cage?
He is silent as he looks around as if trying to hear a question.
John Roberts: Didn’t think so. You know why I gotta do this to you tonight? Because you are my first opponent, you are an example of the days that are to come for the others on the roster who want to come and test me out.
He hands the mic back to Akoda roughly and heads off towards the ring as Havok fades to commercial.
Both men look each other up and down. Cage starts talking smack to Snake. He gets closer as he does so and Snake just stands his ground, at first staring at Cage then a slow smile spreads across his face. Cage continues to talk smack and go towards Snake but Snake still stands his ground until both men are standing face to face. Cage looks up at Snake. Cage is a tall man at 6 feet 6 inches but Snake is 7 feet, 4 inches so he is a good head taller than Cage and he merely looks down at him. Cage calls on Snake for a strength test. Snake smirks and looks at the audience. The audience gives a mixed reaction as they don’t know who to root for.
Nick Webb: The crowd here seems confused over who to support. Roberts hasn't proven himself in the ring yet, but they don't care much for Cage whatsoever.
Snake shrugs and gets into the strength grip. There is a moment or two when the men seem evenly matched but that is soon cut short when Cage kicks Snake in the midsection which doubles him over. He then clubs Snake over the back. Snake responds by striking out and catching Cage in the open palm throat thrust. Cage grabs his throat and staggers back. Snake stands up and strikes again to do the same move. The referee finally sees it and admonishes him. He pushes the referee out of the way. He stalks over to Cage, grabs his hand and Irish whips him towards the ropes. He attempts a clothesline but Cage ducks, rebounds and runs right into a Big Boot to the face which Snake then follows up by running the ropes, rebounding and executing a leg drop on to Cage’s sternum.
Rayne: John Roberts is certainly getting the upper hand on Cage here. Cage has been struggling since he won the World Title in eWo a few months ago. Think there's a curse on the belt?
Nick Webb: Considering they've closed up shop again since, I'd say that's a very real possibility.
Snake gets up and wastes no time as he stomps on every part of Cage’s body. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction until he stops stomping on Cage, looks at them and does the cut throat taunt and again the crowd gives a mixed reaction and this time not a very big one. He sneers the crowd and shrugs. He picks Cage up, sets him up for a German Suplex and then performs three in a row, the last one ending in a pin. The referee gets into position and starts the three count. At 2, Snake gets up and grabs Cage hair to bring him up. He then irish whips Cage to the ropes and on the rebound, picks Cage up into a Gorilla Press. He stays like this pressing Cage up and down before he slams him to the mat. Snake then throws Cage up and Cage comes crashing down behind him. He then walks back over to Cage and picks him up. He irish whips him again, this time into the corner post. He whips him hard and Cage hits his sternum and staggers backwards holding his chest right into the waiting arms of Snake, who puts him in a full nelson and executes a vicious full nelson slam on Cage. He then covers Cage for the pin. The referee gets into position and starts to count. At 2 and a half, Snake pulls Cage up.
Nick Webb: Roberts is straight up demolishing Jonathan Cage here tonight. Even so, I don't know if I agree with his decision to prolong this beating. Cage is still a veteran, and one well-timed maneuver is all is would take to lay out the debuting Scarfaced Snake and score a win here.
He picks Cage up and then snapmares him back down to the mat. Snake picks Cage up again and goes across the ring to wait. Cage is woozy and holds to the ring ropes for support. He shakes his head free of the cobwebs and turns around right into a vicious spear ala Snake. Cage lands in the heap at the bottom turnbuckle. Snake gets up and looks around. He goes over and stomps a few mudholes into Cage and then picks Cage up. He looks around at the audience with an evil smile on his face.
Rayne: Roberts has evil intentions here, and the crowd is starting to come alive! Looks like Salt Lake City loves themselves a little bit of carnage!
He picks Cage up and puts him on his shoulders, then bounces him up and down. Cage cries in pain all the while. Suddenly, Snake executes an Into the Snake Pit (A Crucifix Stretch turned into an F5) and Cage’s body lands on the mat, bounces and stays still. He looks to be out cold. Snake covers him for the pin. The referee gets into position and for a second or two looks at the Snake. Snake looks up, sees he isn’t counting and yells at him to count. The ref drops to do so, and a short three count later, the match is (at least for Cage) mercifully over.
WINNER: John Roberts, via Pinfall
"In Time" by Mark Collins comes up on the BlazenTron as John Roberts stands up, happy with his night's work. Without a second thought, he shows no emotion as he steps over the top rope and hops down to the floor before walking up the ramp and through the curtain.
Nick Webb: Jonathan Cage was utterly outmatched this week. It's almost as if he didn't even show up to Havok!
Rayne: I have a feeling after this beating, he's wishing he hadn't!
Nick Webb: If this is what we have to look forward to in regards to the Scarfaced Snake, he might be right; the BWF may well need to be put on notice!
Kelly Strikes First; The Emperor Strikes Back
Toshi stand backstage with Kelly Keagan.
Toshi Yang: Tonight, the former tag champions explode. Kelly Keagan, what do you have to say to your former partner?
Kelly looks into the camera with an angry look on her face.
Kelly Keagan: Ian, what the hell was that all about? We were the champs and we could have retained. But because you got butt-hurt by some comments I made, you went and threw it all in the trash. We lost because of you, you stupid idiot! And you really are an idiot because you also screwed yourself out of possibly winning the Sovereign title. I hope you feel really good about that one Ian. Well anyway you’ll feel better about that than you will about the beating I’m about to give your sorry ass. Oh yeah “Emperor”, it’s gonna feel really fucking good to unleash everything I’ve got into smashing your crown into pieces and making you squeal like a baby. Get ready to cry bitch!
Toshi Yang: Well, she is certainly fired up. For her opponent’s reaction, let’s go to Akoda.
Akoda Yang stands with Emperor Ian, drinking beer.
Akoda Yang: Emperor, what do you got to say to Kelly before the fight?
Emperor Ian: Akoda, I’m going to keep it short and simple.
He belches into the mic.
Emperor Ian: See ya in the ring babe.
Akoda Yang: I guess... eww, my mic smells funny now.
Ian laughs as he walks away.
They Call Me Cowboy
In a different backstage area of the Maverik Center, we see the BWF International Champion Austin Scott standing by with Don McMichael. McMichael is dressed in his usual suit while Scott is wearing a pair of jeans, a black t-shirt, and a cowboy hat. More importantly he has the International Championship hanging on his shoulder and a smile on his face.
Don McMichael: Ladies and gentlemen, joining me now is the first BWF International Champion since 2007, Austin Scott.
The fans give Scott a nice cheer as he pats the title a few times and nods.
Don McMichael: With a couple weeks to reflect on your big win how do you feel?
Austin Scott: Great. It’s a dream come true to be able to call myself a champion in BWF. A lot of great wrestlers have held this championship and now I get to add my name to the list. I showed that with some hard work you can accomplish your dreams.
Don McMichael: What’s next?
Austin Scott: I’m going to go out there each match I’m booked and compete at the highest level that I can. When I’m told to defend this championship I’ll be ready to do it. I’m ready to make Jen Corlen proud and carry this title with some honor.
Scott smiles and tilts his hat back.
Austin Scott: And we’ll have some fun doing it.
Don McMichael: Is there anyone in the BWF that you’d like to face?
He gives a shrug and fixes his hat.
Austin Scott: I figure that Vespertine and Ursula are gonna want to be getting a shot since I they weren’t involved in gettin’ pinned or anything and I’ll be ready for them. I’ll be ready to fight anyone that is placed in front of me, Don. There’s a new sheriff in town, y’all, and it all started with winning this championship.
Don McMichael: Thank you.
Scott shakes McMichael’s hand as we cut away to commercials.
Ian and Kelly circle each other before locking up. Ian being the heavier of the two pushes her against the corner post. She raises her hands and the referee forces Ian to back up. He gets between them and Ian suddenly reaches out and smacks Kelly across the face.
Nick Webb: Oh, come on! Is that really necessary?
Rayne: Girl's gotta learn her place somehow, Nick!
Kelly turns her head and then slowly turns back and you can see fire and hatred in her eyes. She quickly charges out of the corner and attempts a clothesline but he doesn’t go down. She runs the ropes, rebounds and she jumps to attempt flying shoulder block but he catches her and powerslams her to the mat. At two, he lifts her up. The referee stops counting and you can actually see him question Ian as to why he did that. Ian smirks back at him.
Nick Webb: Ian apparently isn't done "teaching Kelly her place", as you so bluntly put it.
Rayne: Don't look at me! I'm just the messenger!
He gets up, picks her up by the hair and snapmares her back down. He picks her up again and she claws at his face though not enough to do any damage. He then Irish whips her to the ropes and on her rebound, catches her and executes a perfect Face Smasher Bomb (Wheelbarrow Face First Powerbomb Turnbuckle Smash). She bounces off and lands on the mat in a heap. He picks her up and scoop slams her to the middle of the ring. Then he covers her. At two, he lifts her again which draws many boos and jeers from the crowd. Ian just shrugs enjoying those jeers from the crowd. Funk Dogg claps his hands for Ian on the outside of the ring.
Nick Webb: Come on, enough is enough!
Rayne: It's never enough when you're the Emperor!
Ian picks Kelly up and hooks her arm, grabs her tights and then hoists up to execute a Tiger Suplex. She lands hard on her back and rolls around on the mat in pain. He gets up, looks rather pleased with himself. He goes over to her and as he picks her up by the hair, she strikes out, hitting his stomach but there is not enough force behind her punch to do any damage. He then sets her up for a Heretic's fork (Crooked Head Scissor Lock). After a few seconds of this. Kelly taps out.
WINNER: Emperor Ian, via Submission
"Imperial March" by John Williams hits as Emperor Ian refuses to break the hold. Several referees rush the ring and finally tear him off. Ian stands up and poses triumphantly as the camera focuses on Kelly barely moving in the ring.
Nick Webb: That was disgusting to watch.
Rayne: Why? We just saw Scarfaced Snake dominate Jonathan Cage not twenty minutes ago, and that was okay, but now it happens to Kelly and you have a problem with it?
Nick Webb: Roberts was facing a former World Champion who had a bad night. Ian was taking out some ill-sighted aggressions on a young girl who's practically still a rookie. This wasn't a match, it was a public flogging!
Rayne: Tonight was about Ian making a statement. He did just that.
Nick Webb: Yeah, and thanks to his 'statement', we might not be seeing Kelly Keagan anytime soon - if ever again.
Rayne: Well, then, I'd say it was a successful statement, wouldn't you?
Just Johnny Being Johnny
There were a lot of words that could be used to describe Johnny Maverick. Insane is one that has been thrown around. Vain is another one that Johnny would probably admit to but never could anyone accuse Johnny of being patient which is how the current awkward situation had come about. We see the busted open door of an office in upper management and staring face to face for the first time in a long time was Johnny Maverick and David Blazenwing.
Johnny Maverick: Heeeeey Davey-boy. I was kind of looking for someone who was ACTUALLY in charge. I've also been testing all the doorframes for wood rot and I may have some bad news. I mean, none of the doors have wood rot I just broke a bunch of them open to test their durability not taking into account how frickin awesome I am at breaking down doors. Where is Jen?
David Blazenwing: Do I look like I know or even care where my ex-wife is?
Blazenwing is fuming; clearly, Jen's announcement at the start of the program had not left him in a very good mood.
David Blazenwing: So, you can go now. In fact, I recommend it.
Johnny Maverick: Whoa whoa, pump the brakes on the sour attitude Rave-Dave. Emily hasn't picked me...yet. It would be fun to snatch this company away from you again, though. Maybe this time with a little whisper in Em's ear 'Monday Night Mavok' can make its glorious return. Who knows, maybe you can pick me! I've proven in the past I can finish things that you can't. Just ask Jen! So you're sure you haven't seen her around here?
Johnny casually sits on Dave's desk. They were in the Maverik Center and Johnny sure did act like he owned the place. Blazenwing grits his teeth.
David Blazenwing: No, I haven't. Now, if you wouldn't mind, I have important business to worry about. That means you're NOT a part of it.
DB shoos Johnny away, even knowing full well it wouldn't actually work.
Johnny Maverick: Well darn, I guess I'll just have to wait here until she's around. Just sitting here in your office. Talking about the old times at great length. Going on wild semi-nonsensical tangents every now and again. Why if someone weren't to say...contact Jen through some means and let her know I wish to meet with her then I could just sit here and talk for hours on end with my good old friend Dave.
Dave was getting the sneaking suspicion that he was being threatened with his personal hell of having to speak to Johnny for an extended period of time.
David Blazenwing: Okay, look. She's somewhere in the arena. Since you clearly can't be bothered to look, how about I just call her on my cell and find out where she is? Will that get you to leave? Please?
Johnny Maverick: Sounds groovy, Davey!
Johnny gives Dave a firm yet friendly smack on the shoulder. Blazenwing rolls his eyes and sighs as he calls Jen. After a brief conversation, he hangs up and turns his attention back to Johnny.
David Blazenwing: Alright, so, she's been in her office the whole time. Either you're too much of an idiot to consider checking there, or you're trolling me, in which case, you can kindly fuck off.
He pauses for a moment.
David Blazenwing: Actually, knowing you, it's probably a combination of both.
Johnny has a big innocent smile on his face.
Johnny Maverick: You know. You're a good dude, Dave. Don't let anyone tell you any different.
Without warning Johnny gives Dave a big Bugs Bunny kiss and leaves before Dave can strike him with anything. Retching sounds can be heard from Blazenwing's office as Johnny makes his way to Jen's office a few hallways away. He rears his foot back to kick the door down but decides against it. He knocks a few times before just barging in.
Jen Corlen: Oh, uh... hi, Johnny.
Jen smiles as she awkwardly adjusts the name placard on her desk, clearly having not expected this intrusion.
Jen Corlen: How can I help you?
Johnny Maverick: Oh, I'm beyond help boss-lady. It's chaos out there. There's an upheaval in leadership! The entire BWF is agog! Running amok! A rogue maniac is breaking doors! Your ex-husband is a terrible kisser! Dogs and cats living together, MASS HYSTERIA!
Johnny closes the door before he leans over her desk.
Johnny Maverick: I suggest we adjourn after my match to embark on an entirely professional business dinner. Super professional, all business.
Jen silently mouths the word 'agog' before shaking her head.
Jen Corlen: Uh, sure, yes. That sounds lovely. Professionally... lovely.
Jen laughs, blushing just a bit.
Jen Corlen: Sorry, it's been a long couple of weeks. I had no intention of being back here, but apparently, I've got two children in charge of things trying to kill each other.
She sighs.
Jen Corlen: Whatever. It'll all be set right at WrestleFest, and then I can go back to focusing on the career that doesn't have me in front of cameras all day. I like the other job more. There's a lot less fanboy rage over the decisions I make running SBI.
(SBI, or Slayton Brands Inc., is the media company jointly founded by David and Jen years ago. The company still handles BWF's numerous media assets to this day, in addition to numerous other contracts and clients ranging from television to movies to music and everything in between.)
Jen runs her hands through her hair and sighs again. Johnny can't help but notice how tired she looks this close up.
Jen Corlen: Anyway. How are you?
Johnny Maverick: I'm alright, actually. I just had a nap. I actually didn't just have a nap but that bit of information is what I call a 'leading statement' to arrive to the next topic of conversation. I notice some sure signs of exhaustion below those pretty eyes of yours, when is the last time you slept?
Johnny has actual concern on his face.
Jen Corlen: Sleep? I remember sleep. I even think I experienced it once.
Jen chuckles, carefully avoiding Johnny's gaze.
Johnny Maverick: A lack of sleep is just going to amplify stress, pretty-eyes. You need a relaxation day, fast. I am the first volunteer to assist in relaxation. I'm talking deep tissue massages and the works.
Jen starts to argue, but realizes there's no point in trying to win an argument with Johnny (likely a lesson she learned from her sister) and simply sighs.
Jen Corlen: Okay. You're right. That sounds like a good idea. Shall we discuss specifics at dinner, which I assume will be your treat?
Jen smirks at Johnny.
Johnny Maverick: Sounds like a plan, boss. I'll see you after the show.
Johnny places a hand on Jens cheek and leans in to place an energetic and slightly heated kiss on her lips. He pulls away and smirks. Jen herself can't stop from smiling.
Johnny Maverick: Ha, professionalism and shit.
And with that, Johnny is out the door.
The Main Event
There’s a large surge of boos as “Sick of It” by Skillet begins to play throughout the arena 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 on his flank and the Havok World Title around his waist.
Rayne: KELLY!
Nick Webb: Oh, boy.
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. Outlaw slowly walks down the ramp with his hands on either side of the main plate of the Havok World Title. O’Shea walks up the steel steps as Outlaw jumps to the apron and sits on the middle rope and pushes up on the top rope as O’Shea enters the ring. He climbs in after her as his music starts to die down. O’Shea has a microphone in her hand as the crowd is all over Outlaw with boos.
Kelly O’Shea: SALT LAKE CITY!
Not even the cheap pop can drown out the sound of the boos as O’Shea tries to talk so she just talks over them.
Kelly O’Shea: You saw him decimate AJ Adams at Retribution, the man that is the TRUE BWF World Champion, my man, OUTLAW!
More heat for Outlaw as he holds the Havok World Championship in the air as he pulls it off his waist. He hands it off to O’Shea as she trades him the microphone.
Outlaw: I told you. I told every single one of you that I would end AJ Adams. So where is AJ now? Let me tell you; home. He’s sitting at home and there’s no way he’ll show his face around here again.
The fans try to start up an “A-J, A-J” chant but Outlaw jumps onto the second rung of the nearest turnbuckle.
Outlaw: SHUT UP!
He screams at the crowd and the “A-J” chants get louder.
Outlaw: I stand before you as the TRUE BWF World Champion and I don’t care what Elena Simonova has to say about it. She can carry around the Crisis Title all she wants but what show are we on? This is Havok, this is MY show! I’m on my way to headlining the biggest show of the year and there’s nothing any of you can do about it.
Outlaw jumps back to the mat as he walks around the ring and takes back the championship from O’Shea.
Outlaw: I don’t care who’s running the BWF or who’s in charge of Havok. I’m going to go to WrestleFest VII and walk out the World Champion and I’ll take this company into the new year. Deal with it.
Outlaw drops the microphone as his music kicks up and he helps O’Shea out of the ring and Havok fades to commercial.
The bell rings as Johnny and Ursula circle one another in the ring before tying up. Johnny wins the struggle for control, lifting Ursula up before dropping her with a suplex. She rolls to her feet quickly and Johnny stays on her, backing her into the corner with hard chops across her upper chest that elicit a "woo!" with every shot. Johnny takes a few steps back and charges at Ursula in the corner, but Ursula rolls out of harm's way! Johnny stops himself short of running into the turnbuckle, only to turn around right into a Fist Of Fury (Knock Out Punch)! Johnny goes down and Ursula wastes no time making her way to the top rope. She leaps off with an attempted Death From Above (Shooting Star Press transitioned into a Leg Drop in mid-air), but Johnny rolls out of the way, leaving Ursula to crash down to the mat hard!
Nick Webb: Ooh. That was way too early to try for that move on Ursula's part. That mistake might have just cost her this match.
Johnny stands up and, noticing Ursula lying pained on the mat, wastes no time capitalizing on his luck as he begins dropping several knees onto Ursula's left arm. He spends the next few minutes in full control, working on her arm with everything he can think of, just to be thorough. Before she even gets the chance to counter it, Johnny picks Ursula up and drops her right back down with The Perfecter Armbar (Butterfly Suplex into Cross Armbar). After a few moments, Ursula can't stand the pain anymore and taps out.
WINNER: Johnny Maverick, via Submission
"D.C. Sound Attack!" by Clutch plays throughout the arena as Johnny hops to his feet and bows to the crowd. Object 1 and 2 join him in the ring to celebrate as referees check on Ursula on the far side of the ring.
Nick Webb: Ursula had an opening early on, but she made a crucial mistake and the veteran, Johnny, never gave up control of this match after that.
Rayne: Just goes to show, sometimes one mistake is all that it takes to lose a major match.
Nick Webb: Regardless, Johnny picks up some well-needed momentum after Retribution as we continue on toward WrestleFest VII!
Ready For Round Two
As Havok returns from commercial, the camera cuts to a shot of Toshi Yang in the ring looking her stellar best, mic in hand. She sees the camera and addresses it.
Toshi Yang: Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce my guest at this time. She is the one and only VESPERTINE!!!
“Diamond Eyes” by Shinedown blares over the loudspeakers and Vespertine comes from behind the curtains and wastes no time getting to the ring. She goes up the steps, goes through the ropes and looks around with a smirk as she goes to stand next to Toshi. The crowd gives her a mixed reaction, giving out more boos than cheers.
Toshi Yang: I caught you back stage earlier munching on food and watching the monitors. When I asked you what you were doing here because you had no match tonight, you said that I, along with all the people out here, had to wait for the moment you came out to make some challenges. This is the moment and so now who are you challenging?
Vespertine: Well I started off some weeks ago saying I had some unfinished business with a certain superstar. That hasn’t changed. But what has changed is that now I have some unfinished business with more than one superstar. David Blazenwing be damned, I’m going to blaze my own path from now on.
Toshi Yang: Really? Why is that?
Vespertine: I tried fawning over David and it didn’t work. He is immune to my charm. I tried being nice to him and being like a little girl so he could look at me sexually but he found that creepy which got me thinking that right about then my “gay-dar” should’ve gone off on him. I tried threatening him and I got threatened back. So David be damned. I’m just going to call them out as I see them. Only two people though.
Toshi Yang: Shall we take them one at a time?
Vespertine: That’s a good idea. Wouldn’t want them to think I’m glossing over them when I’m done with my challenges.
Toshi Yang: Who is your first challenge?
Vespertine: AJ Adams.
She puts up her hands as if to show she is unarmed.
Vespertine: Wait wait… before you call me insane for challenging him, hear me out. Remember when he and I had that match going into Retribution? We both held no respect for each other and honestly we thought the other was a joke. But during the match I think we realized we were both serious about wanting to go into Retribution to face Outlaw. So you remember my after match thoughts on him?
Toshi Yang: Sort of.
Vespertine: Well let me refresh you. I said that: “had not Outlaw interfered in our match, we could have gone on maybe another 10 minutes to an hour, we were so evenly matched”. End quote. And had not Outlaw interfered, when I pinned AJ I felt that he was going to kick out and was getting ready for more. But then Outlaw screwed me over. I also said that whether he wins or loses at Retribution, I want a rematch. I want to see what he and I can do in the ring. I have this feeling that we are equal and that if given the chance, we would take each other to our breaking points and then go past them. SO… AJ…. If you hear me out there, I want a rematch. With you! Soon! Preferably before WrestleFest, maybe at. I want to see if you think you are good enough to beat me. I had you down for the count. You had me down for the count. Let’s finish it without any interference whatsoever. Think on it and get back to me. I promise I won’t be cute, cuddly or gay about it. Just you and me in the ring, putting on the best match these people have EVER seen. My way of getting vengeance and your way of finally showing the world that you can actually beat me. That is IF you can beat me.
Toshi Yang: Well, if AJ turns down Jen's offer to compete in the main event of WrestleFest, it sounds like he's already got an opponent waiting for him at the big event! You mentioned more than one challenge?
Vespertine: Glad you asked that. So a little lead up before I give a name. I feel like I’m letting a lot of people down when I show up for title matches. I feel I’m not living up to mine or anyone else’s expectations when I lose at the PPVs. I have had a few title shots given to me and I lost them both. I said I was going to start making a mark here in BWF and I have barely made a whimper. I feel I’m good enough competition for everybody here but I’m seen as a joke because I don’t take this seriously and I don’t win over real people. Well it’s time I started taking this seriously. It’s time I started winning again and winning seriously. Its time I started making a mark. I started going after titles. The problem is I’m not being taken seriously because I don’t take anybody here seriously. That all stops…. NOW. I feel I am short changing myself and others. I am on the edge of glory, one step away from winning a title and I feel if I step wrong I will lose it. I am a failure basically. But its time I stopped failing at being a wrestler, at being a human being and show the world, the roster and management what I am capable of doing and what I will do to get a belt and keep said belt.
Toshi Yang: Good lead up.
Vespertine: Thank you. I thought so. Now then. Here is where I throw out the challenge to Austin Scott. And now you're asking, “why Austin? Didn’t he already beat you to win the International Title?” In my mind, yes but technically he pinned Apollo and the belt was on the line so anybody could’ve grabbed it. Plus you had Ursula in the match who was the wild card who helped me as much as she could as I did her before she turned on me by teaming with Austin.
She sighs and goes on.
Vespertine: Look, I’ll be the first to congratulate Austin. The lone Texas Ranger won the International Title fair and square by beating a scout from the Navajo nation. But I feel I didn’t have a hand in that. I want a title shot. Austin probably feels I don’t deserve a title shot because of how he thinks he is the Law around here and the way I’ve been acting. So fine, if he wants to see what I can do first and he wants a non-title match to make me work for his title, so be it. But I want a match with him just so I can show him that I am capable of taking that belt away from him. Look I’m not going to make excuses to him. He won the belt, I lost by not being in the right place at the right time. I could cry and whine about it but that would get me nowhere so I’m going to challenge him. I want to see if the Six Shooting Son of a Gun has what it takes to back up his talk and keep that belt.
She pauses.
Vespertine: Austin, if you can hear me, I’m throwing the gauntlet your direction. Think about it and get back to me.
She pauses and looks at Toshi.
Vespertine: Well I guess that would be about it.
Toshi Yang: Thank you for your time then. Ladies and gentlemen, Vespertine!
The crowd gives her a mixed reaction and she shrugs and heads for the ropes and goes up the ramp.
With the arrival of the tag team champions, the match is set to begin. Zoe and Zalza start the match off with a collar and elbow tie-up, something Zoe has been getting better and better at and she executes a perfect headlock takeover on Zalza before she’s countered with a headscissors. Zoe kicks out of the hold quickly and catches Zalza starting to get up with a stiff kick to the ribs. As Zalza is starting to get to her feet, Zoe grabs her and slams her down with a perfect scoop slam followed by a swift elbow drop. Zoe hits the ropes and drops another elbow, this time with more momentum before going for a quick cover, netting only a one count before the kick out. Zoe lifts Zalza up and connects with a knife-edged chop backing her up into her corner where she makes the tag to Mephisto. Zoe takes a few steps back herself before tagging in the Crisis World Champion, Elena Simonova.
Nick Webb: From one Champion to another, out goes Zoe Cooper and in comes one of the competitors who will be main eventing WrestleFest VII, Elena Simonova!
Elena charges in like a house of fire and knocks Mephisto down with a running clothesline, followed up with a scoop slam as he’s getting to his feet followed quickly by a whip into a neutral corner. Simonov charges in after him with a deep shoulder tackle. The crowd is behind her as she lifts Mephisto up on the corner and straddles his neck briefly before flipping him over with a frankensteiner! The crowd cheers as Zalza charges in the ring to get her team an advantage, but she’s quickly sidestepped and tossed over the top rope. Raising her hand in the air, Elena measures Mephisto who is staggering up and locks in her Vodka Tonic (Canadian Destroyer), flipping over his body and driving his head squarely in the mat. Zoe enters the ring to thwart any attempted breakup of the attempted pinfall but it’s rendered unnecessary as Zalza is still recovering on the outside, allowing the clean 1, 2, 3 in the ring.
WINNERS: Elena Simonova and Zoe Cooper, via Pinfall
"My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy plays as Elena celebrates. Zoe enters the ring and hands Elena her belts, and then the two women pose, holding up the Crisis World, Sovereign and Tag Team Titles to a mixed reaction (positive for Zoe, negative for Elena).
Nick Webb: Elena and Zoe, dominant once again! Can anybody stop these two dangerous divas as we move closer to WrestleFest VII?
Rayne: Moreover, can anybody stop them AT WrestleFest - or beyond!? The way these two have been winning, they might still be the Tag Team Champions come WrestleFest VIII!
Coming Soon on Pay-Per-View
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The bell rings and Liz charges at Outlaw, hitting him with a series of stiff punches. Casey stands back and watches as Liz backs Outlaw back into the corner, throwing wild punches. The referee backs Liz back out of the corner, and as he does, Casey finally runs at Liz, nailing her with a dropkick. Casey pulls Liz around, lifting her up quickly before sending her down with a hard snap suplex. Casey rises to his feet and a recovered Outlaw quickly runs at him, nailing Casey in the back with a double axe handle that sends Casey falling into the ropes. Outlaw off the ropes with an Irish whip, and on the rebound, he catches Casey with a hurricanrana. Outlaw makes his way up to the top rope and, as Casey rises to his feet, leaps off with a cross body, but before it hits, Liz pushes Casey out of the way, leaving Outlaw to crash down to the mat.
Nick Webb: Smart move there by Liz Davis. She inadvertently saved Casey from a nasty attack, but caused Outlaw to crash and burn hard! Might her and Casey have some kind of agreement going?
Rayne: I doubt it. She clearly doesn't like Outlaw, and I'm guessing she saw an opening to cause him a lot of pain and took it. If you watched her promo this week, Liz doesn't have any love for Casey, and even less respect.
Back in the ring, Liz runs at Outlaw, nailing him with a running kick to the face. She pulls Outlaw back up to his feet and drops him right back down with a hard scoop slam. Outlaw stumbles to get to his feet and as he does, Liz catches him with a stiff buzzsaw-style kick! Liz leans over to pull Outlaw up again, but as she does, Casey nails her with a hard shot across the back. He pulls her around into a whip, sending Liz into the nearest turnbuckle. Liz hits her face on the top turnbuckle pad hard and staggers backwards in the direction of Casey, who takes her down with a nasty Spinebuster! Casey quickly goes for the cover, but Outlaw dives into it, breaking it up at two.
Nick Webb: Liz was dominating Outlaw there, but her tunnel vision left her open to an assault from Casey. He might have been pinned at Retribution, but anybody in this company would be foolish to discount Casey Campbell no matter the circumstances.
With Liz still down, Outlaw pulls Casey to his feet before hitting a few punches and whipping him into the ropes. On the rebound, Outlaw nails Casey with a dropkick, sending him down to the mat. Outlaw hops back to his feet and turns his attention to the stirring Liz Davis; he grabs her by her hair and begins raking her face back and forth across the mat. Still holding a handful of hair, he starts ramming her head repeatedly into the mat hard, doing this nearly a dozen times in total before a revived Casey catches him with a running kick to the face! Casey stands over Outlaw and shakes his head as Liz rolls to the outside to recover.
Rayne: Again, these two are treating Casey Campbell like a non-entity! If Liz and Outlaw aren't careful, their disdain for one another is going to cost them both a victory!
Casey pulls Outlaw to his feet and sends him into the ropes, catching him with a Cool Down (Black Hole Slam). Casey covers Outlaw, but only gets a two count before Liz pulls the referee out of the ring to break up the count! The ref shouts at Liz, who winks at him as she slides into the ring and runs at the rising Casey. As Outlaw rolls onto the apron, Liz catches Casey with a stiff running knee to the face, knocking him for a loop. She steps back and slaps her knee, pointing at Casey, who slowly stumbles to his feet. Before she can hit anything, however, Outlaw leaps from the apron and catches Liz with a flying bulldog! Standing up and grimacing in pain, Outlaw yells at Casey to turn around, and when he does, Outlaw nails him with the Unlawful (Tilt-a-Whirl DDT) before covering him. Liz comes to just in time to see the ref count the three.
WINNER: Outlaw, via Pinfall
"Sick of It" by Skillet hits the BlazenTron as Outlaw stands up, smirking. Liz pounds the mat in frustration as Outlaw rolls out of the ring and grabs his Championship.
Nick Webb: So close! It looked like Liz Davis was lining up Casey there, perhaps for the Dis-Knee-Land, but Outlaw picked his spot and caught her, giving himself just enough time to finish off Casey himself!
Rayne: That's why he's the Havok World Champion, Nick! Outlaw is BWF's ultimate opportunist!
Nick Webb: That he is, Rayne, and if Outlaw can do in Houston what he just did to Casey and Liz, he's going to be walking out of WrestleFest VII as the Undisputed BWF World Champion!
Rayne: And what a sight that will be to behold! The finest moment in BWF history!
Nick Webb: That's IF he can get past Crisis World Champion Elena Simonova, and possibly AJ Adams as well! WrestleFest inches closer and closer, and I for one can't WAIT to see what happens on the biggest stage in all of BWF! As for tonight, we're out of time, folks. For Rayne, I'm Nick Webb - good night from Salt Lake City! We'll see you in two weeks for another exciting edition of Monday Night Havok!
Outlaw stands on the stage, holding up his Havok World Title with one hand while motioning for another title around his waist with the other. He then points at a large WrestleFest VII banner hanging over the crowd with his free hand before Havok fades to the BWF logo, and then finally to black.
© Blazenwing Wrestling Federation 2013
QUICK RESULTS
John Roberts def. Jonathan Cage
Emperor Ian def. Kelly Keagan
Johnny Maverick def. Ursula Areano
Elena Simonova & Zoe Cooper def. Circa Zalza & Dante C. Mephisto
Outlaw def. Casey Campbell and Elizabeth Davis