Post by David Slayton on Jan 14, 2014 6:08:41 GMT -6
Episode 160 - January 13, 2014
Nick Webb: Monday Night Havok is live in 2014! We are in Boise, Idaho tonight, coming to you from the Taco Bell Arena, and we have one hell of a show for you just two weeks away from Survival of the Sickest on pay-per-view!
Rayne: We're crowning a #1 Contender to Zoe Cooper's Sovereign Title tonight, we're awarding the Scoop Slam Awards for 2013, we're witnessing some major debuts and all of it will be topped off by a main event that's been months in the making, as Casey Campbell goes one on one against Outlaw in what could very well be Outlaw's final Havok appearance - and Campbell's last Havok before becoming Undisputed BWF World Champion!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your emcee for tonight's Scoop Slam Awards... she is a former Gauntlet Run Winner, Happenstance Queen and BWF Hall of Famer... "STUTTERFLY" KATIE JAMES!!!
"Endless Possibilities" by Jaret Reddick hits the BlazenTron and we join Katie James on the stage, standing in front of a podium with Scoop Slam Awards atop it. The music fades as Katie grins to the fans and picks up the mic.
Katie James: What's up, Boise?
The fans cheer loudly.
Katie James: As Scott said, I am your Scoop Slam emcee tonight, and as a former Scoop Slam Award winner myself, I can't begin to describe how exhilarating it is when your name is the one called for one of these bad boys. But, enough about me - tonight is about the 2013 Scoopies, so let's not waste any more time. The first award tonight is the Breakout Star of the Year Award, which is a Scoopy oftentimes awarded to the first year student - where are my Potter fans? - who showed the most promise and growth during their rookie year with the company. Without further ado, allow me to introduce your 2013 Breakout Star of the Year... VESPERTINE!!!
"Gasoline" by Porcelain and the Tramps plays as Vespertine, still in her civilian gear, walks out onto the stage and shakes Katie's hand. Katie hands her the award and steps aside as Vespertine holds it up proudly.
Vespertine: Wow! I got a Scoopy! Yay! Go me! In the famous words of Sally Fields, you love me! Oh, you get it.
The audience laughs.
Vespertine: Wow! Breakout Star of the Year. I didn't really prepare a speech but as you know I'm never speechless. I didn't think I deserved an award; half of my PPV showings were losses. But, I guess that has been countered by all my Havok showings which have been wins.
She goes into actor mode.
Vespertine: I'd like to thank all the little and big people I had to hurt to get this award.
The audience laughs again.
Vespertine: Thank you for laughing, I didn't know if anybody would get that joke. But seriously, I do have to thank Emily and yes, even David for seeing my potential and recognizing my ring skills and even though there were hard times with me, they have backed me up since I arrived in BWF. I guess I also want to thank people like Zoe, AJ, Elena, Outlaw, Gabe, Minstrel, and Ian. They are good people and when good people come into the mix, they have good ideas. And when good ideas come my way, my promos and interviews get better. They only get better because of the ideas I get and can use when I see their promos and interviews. Too bad Minstrel left, he gave me some of my best ideas yet.
She raises the award in the air.
Vespertine: To Minstrel, wherever you are now. I want to dedicate this award to my family, my babies, Geisha and Kenji, and give a shout out to the new love of my love, Toshi. But most of all, I want to thank all the fans who have watched me over the years or who are just discovering me right now. Without you out there cheering and booing me, I couldn't do half the stuff I do. My job is to put on a show and perform and be the best this federation has to offer and it becomes easier when I hear the reactions I get when I'm in the ring. I take risks and go extreme for all the people who watch me perform. I continually strive to do what needs to be done and then go beyond that. I continually try to outdo what I did last time in the ring. I do it for all of you. So this Scoopy is for all those who watch and those I mentioned.
She holds the Scoopy award up and her smile gets wider and brighter. The crowd applauds as Vespertine heads backstage and Katie returns to the podium.
Katie James: Congratulations to Vespertine, once again! Moving on, our next Scoop Slam Award has always been an important one. Of course, I'm referring to the Feud of the Year Award. When certain wrestlers get together, they create magic with the stories they tell. We laugh with them, we cry with them, we celebrate with them and ultimately, we grow closer to them through their trials, tribulations, successes and failures. The award for 2013's Feud of the Year goes to the epic three-way war between AJ Adams, Outlaw and Elena Simonova over the fate of BWF's World Championship scene. Accepting this award is the woman who ultimately emerged from that war as the victor, your Undisputed BWF World Champion... ELENA SIMONOVA!!!
"My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light 'Em Up) by Fall Out Boy hits the BlazenTron and Elena Simonova, wearing a floor length black cocktail dress, walks out onto the stage, her BWF Tag and World Titles over her shoulders. She sets her titles down onto the podium and hugs Katie before the James sister hands her the Scoop Slam Award.
Elena Simonova: Don't worry, dears. I'm not nearly the windbag Vespertine is. Besides, I have more important things going on backstage tonight.
The crowd boos a little and Elena smirks, knowing she has the Boise crowd right where she thinks they belong.
Elena Simonova: I am quite gratified to accept this Scoop Slam for the Feud of the Year Award. I must acknowledge the part that my competitors, AJ Adams and Outlaw, played, and I am pleased that they did manage to keep me on my toes... on occasion. Iron sharpens iron, and competitors of high caliber talent are necessary in the BWF. This Scoop Slam Award reflects the dedication and ability necessary to be a part of such a high caliber wrestling company. Nonetheless, like me, the Truth triumphs over all. I'm sure I'll be back later tonight, so try not to die of boredom until your Queen returns.
Elena grabs her belts and heads backstage, still smirking as the crowd boos their Champion's flippant attitude.
Katie James: Alright! We'll have more awards for you later on tonight, but I think it's time for us to get to some serious in-ring action! We'll be back with some of that right after this commercial break! Don't go anywhere!
As the match starts, Alex clips Finale in the leg and takes him off his stance. Alex goes after the leg again but Finale avoids him. Alex goes after the leg a third time, but Finale punches him and works on the arm and then has Alex down with a double leg takedown into a front face lock. Alex with a hammer lock and a single leg takedown but Finale kicks him off. Finale with an arm drag into an armbar and key lock. Alex with a knee to Finale’s leg but Finale responds with an arm drag and returns to the key lock. Alex backs Finale into the corner but Finale with an uppercut regains the advantage. Alex pulls Finale off the turnbuckles and Finale goes to the floor. Finale punches Alex but Alex returns to the leg and then he Irish whips Finale into the ring steps.
Nick Webb: Ooh! Finale taking a hard shot on the outside there.
They return in the ring and Alex with a near fall. Alex with a single leg crab. Alex with an atomic drop to the knee and then he hits a Saito suplex for a near fall. Finale with kicks but Alex holds on to the ropes when Finale tries for a drop kick. Alex returns to the knee and he gets a near fall. Alex with a leg lace but Finale tries to escape and he gets to the ropes. Alex with a European uppercut and then he kicks the leg in the ropes. Alex misses a charge into the corner and Finale hits a One Foot in the Grave (Helluva Kick) and both men are down until Finale gets a near fall. Finale punches Alex followed by a back body drop. Finale with an inverted DDT for a near fall. Alex with a hard Irish whip and then he kicks Alex followed by a sunset flip from the turnbuckles for a near fall. Alex tries to return to the knee but Finale counters and tries for a german suplex but Alex blocks it and hits a suplex of his own for a near fall. Alex runs Finale into the corner and then he misses a charge and Finale hits the pendulum kick and then he hits the Buffalo ’66 (Tornado Enziguri) from the turnbuckle followed by the Snake Oil (Jumping Swinging Neckbreaker) for the near fall.
Rayne: Finale's putting up a fight, but is it too little too late for the former BWF World Champion?
Finale presses his advantage, waiting for Alex to get to his feet, but as he approaches he’s struck with a surprise Yakuza kick which stuns him, allowing Alex enough time to pull him in and up on his shoulders, driving him down to the mat with his You Got Served (Attitude Adjustment)! Alex scrambles across and makes the cover, getting the 1 2 3.
WINNER: Alex Richards, via Pinfall
"National Disgrace" by Atmosphere hits the BlazenTron and Alex Richards stands up, dusting off his hands before looking down and shaking his head at the fallen Finale. He rolls out of the ring and heads up to the stage without so much as looking back at his prey.
Nick Webb: Alex Richards is successful in his BWF debut, downing Rory Costigan in a convincing performance!
Rayne: We saw his debut two weeks ago as he put Ursula Areano on the shelf, and now he might have done the same to Finale! After his exchange with Zoe Cooper on the last show, I might think twice about successfully defending that title at Survival of the Sickest if I were her!
A Family Affair... of Sorts
The camera cuts to a shot of Vespertine now in her wrestling gear as she turns a corner on her way to her match, when she runs into Akoda Yang and Toshi. She stops a second and looks at both of them.
Akoda Yang: Ms. Vespertine. Smoochie smoochie with my sister later, you go to your match. I tell you now though, you hurt her. I kill you.
Toshi gets a shocked look on her face and hits him on the shoulder.
Akoda Yang: Ow! What was that for? It's true.
Vespertine: Yeah, Soda pop. You and what army? I "smoochie smoochie" with your sister a lot. So what? You're jealous because you will never get a smoochie smoochie from me. She tastes good. You taste terrible. You smell funny too.
Akoda Yang: Oh! Is that so?
Vespertine: Yeah, that so! And by the way, what in all the blue hells of Buddha is a smoochie smoochie? Who says stuff like that anymore?
Toshi grins and points at Akoda behind his back. He turns his back and sees what she is doing.
Akoda Yang: HEY! That not fair. I look out for you. I no want you hurt... by this she devil.
Vespertine: I'll take that as a compliment. Look, Soda.
Akoda Yang: Akoda!
Vespertine: Whatever. I'm not here to hurt your sister but if you think of getting in between us, don't think I'm not above hurting you.
Akoda Yang: You likey her way too much. That unhealthy.
Vespertine: No. What's unhealthy is a mullet on a Japanese wannabe Brokeback Mountain boy. Oh by the way, Jeff Foxworthy called. Says he wants his mullet back.
Akoda looks at Toshi.
Akoda Yang: Who Jeff Foxworthy?
Toshi Yang: A comedian... of some sort.
Akoda Yang: (his eyes lighting up) AH! I comedian now, huh? (to Vespertine) That good. Means I funny. Make your interviews more funnier. Make you comedian too.
Toshi laughs and puts a hand over her mouth.
Vespertine: I don't think so Short Round.
Akoda Yang: And?
Vespertine: And... what?
Akoda Yang: Short, round, and?
Vespertine: Awkward would be my best guess. Anyway, I don't need no comedy from you. You alone are comedy on this show enough. I'm not paid to be funny. I'm paid to do my job which is wrestle and entertain.
Akoda Yang: That not what Davey B said to me.
Vespertine: Are you and Davey B like, BFFs now or something? When did you ever like him? Scratch that. WHY did you ever like him? I don't care what (air quotes) "Davey B" says, I'm not here to be your fall guy.
Akoda Yang: Girl.
Vespertine: What?
Akoda Yang: You no guy. You girl. You "fall girl." I think Summer best though.
There is a moment of silence between everyone as nobody understands what he is saying. She looks at Toshi.
Vespertine: Is he always like this?
Toshi Yang: Pretty much.
Vespertine: How do you handle it?
Toshi Yang: We just take it in stride and let him do what he wants. I must admit, sometimes he's pretty funny.
Akoda Yang: See, she says so too.
Vespertine: Good. Can you be funny somewhere else? I want too "smoochie smoochie" with my girlfriend. Go. Shoo. Goodbye.
Akoda Yang: Can I watch?
Vespertine & Toshi Yang: NO!
Vespertine: And by the way, I think I hear Davey B calling your name right now.
Akoda gets an excited look on his face and runs off down the way he came. Vespertine gets closer to Toshi and they touch foreheads.
Vespertine: God, I thought we would never get rid of him. How do you stand for that?
Toshi Yang: He's my brother. What can I say?
Vespertine: I'm so glad I was an only child.
Toshi Yang: That explains everything.
Vespertine: What? I- (Sees that Toshi is mocking her) You! You're just mean. (They laugh) Anyway, walk me to the gorilla position so we can talk.
They continue down the hall as the camera cuts shot.
Katie James: See, I told you we'd be back soon enough!
Katie winks to the crowd.
Katie James: For our next award, it's a subject I know all too well - Tag Team of the Year. Now, I'd be lying if I said that 2013 was a banner year for tag team action in the BWF, but, a few quality teams still managed to eke their way out of the woodwork and make their mark on a division that deserves a lot more love than it's currently getting. That's a shoot, folks, and I'm sure Em will punch me in the babymaker for it as soon as I walk backstage.
She pauses as the crowd laughs.
Katie James: Anyway, of all the teams who appeared during 2013, one stood out in particular. They were thrown together after the original team scheduled to compete fell apart, but as Em would say, everything happens for a reason, and that change led to the creation of what has so far been an undefeated, unstoppable tandem. They are your current and reigning BWF Tag Team Champions... your 2013 Tag Team of the Year... ELENA SIMONOVA AND ZOE COOPER!!!
"Emergency" by Paramore hits the BlazenTron as both Elena and Zoe walk out to the stage, carrying their Tag Team Titles. Elena mouths "Told you I'd be back!" as she and Zoe are handed their Scoop Slam Awards.
Elena Simonova: It's been an exceptional year for the BWF, in no small part due to my efforts. Well, and those of my protégé and Tag Team partner Zoe Cooper. I know Zoe would agree with me when I say that we are pleased to accept the award for Tag Team of the Year as an example of how good communication, mentoring, and a passion for perfection mean the accomplishment of great things.
She motions to Zoe, who steps up to the mic.
Zoe Cooper: I'm quite honored to accept this award along with the woman who has taken the time out of her busy schedule to take a personal interest in my own career. I know that the Tag Team championships are not high on most people's radar these days, but Elena and myself figure that's simply because people have seen firsthand how dominant we are, and decide that discretion is the better part of valor. Still, I am proud as punch to get to carry this title around with its decade of history, and Elena and I are willing to put them on the line anywhere, anytime.
Elena Simonova: Of course, that requires a team with the testicular fortitude to actually make a run at us and think they can survive. With that in mind, I expect my protégé and I are going to be BWF Tag Team Champions for as long as we care to be. As always... prove me wrong. Or, rather, prove US wrong.
Elena's theme kicks up to end the segment, as Elena and Zoe both shake Katie's hand and head backstage with their titles and their awards.
Snake in the Grass
The camera returns from commercial to a scene inside BWF C.E.O. Emily Corlen's office. She is currently doing paperwork. There is a loud knock on the door and then it bursts open. In walks John "Scarfaced Snake" Roberts. He walks over to stand in front of Emily's desk and crosses his arms.
John Roberts: I want to talk to you.
Emily Corlen: I'm a little busy at the moment. If you'd like to take a number, I can -
He takes a step forward and plucks the pen out of her hand and throws it against the wall. She looks up in anger. She is about to say something when he resumes.
John Roberts: You're not busy now, are you? And I don't give a rat's ass if you're mad at me over that. Because then, you will put me in a match, which is what I wanted in the first place. And who I want my match to be with next week is one James Carson.
Emily leans back in the chair, folds her fingers together on her lap and eyes him lazily, her baby bump highly visible.
Emily Corlen: And why, pray tell, should I give you James Carson?
John Roberts: I'm not anybody's property. I'm on my own man. I don't care what he came here for but I'm here to "welcome" him in my own way. A fist through his teeth. He is not going to control this federation. Because if that happens, that means he will control me... and NOBODY controls me. So, let me make myself real clear and let me do what I do best, so he knows who the real threat is around here.
Emily Corlen: Hmm. You think you'll win against a man like that?
The Scarfaced Snake shrugs.
John Roberts: Who cares if I win or not? As long as he leaves on a stretcher and he knows who the real threat is around here. It isn't him. It's me and if he thinks he is going to start doing whatever the hell he wants and can say whatever the hell he wants, well then, he and I are at odds already. So let's cut to the chase, Corlen. I want a match. I haven't wrestled since WrestleFest, and you need to put him against someone. You also need to control him. So let me bust him up and spill his blood and show him the ropes around here.
She eyes him for a few moments. He glares right back at her with an evil grin on his face. Finally...
Emily Corlen: I can't promise anything, but if you really want James Carson at Survival of the Sickest... I'll see what I can do.
John Roberts: Yeah, you do that.
Emily Corlen: In the meantime, your new best friend is about to make his BWF debut against Kelly Keagan. I suggest you find a monitor and do some scouting. Now, leave. And please, close the door behind you.
Roberts turns around with a twirl of his trenchcoat and heads out the door. He bangs it behind him. She sighs in relief when he is gone. She looks around for her pen and continues with paperwork as the camera cuts to the ring.
The bell sounds and the match is underway. Carson starts out working strikes on Kelly. He tries a hip toss and Kelly counters with a cart wheel. Carson hits her and tosses her into the ring post. Carson hits a belly to back for two. Carson locks in an abdominal stretch but Kelly powers out with a hip toss. Carson, back to his feet, backs her into a corner, but Kelly punches Carson to back him up. They argue, and Carson runs in. Kelly ducks and Carson hits the top turnbuckle!
Nick Webb: James Carson is a scary cat, but Kelly Keagan is a former Champion! And judging from her promo her week, she's finally coming into her own!
Kelly ducks two punches and then his Carson with a back kick. Carson charges at Kelly, who ducks, and Carson spills to the floor. Kelly kicks Carson on the floor and rolls him back in. Carson kicks Kelly as she gets back in and then lifts her up for two back suplexes in a row. Kelly blocks a third attempt and reverses into a Flying Headscissors. Kelly hits the ropes and catches Carson with a flying crossbody block as he’s getting back up, hooking the outside leg and getting a two count. Kelly, getting a boost of confidence, heads up to the top rope as the crowd cheers on the former BWF Tag Team Champion.
Rayne: Keagan's got Carson on the ropes! Would this be considered an upset?!
Kelly leaps off the top rope looking for her London (Ontario) Calling (Top-Rope Missile Dropkick), but James uses a surprising amount of quickness to roll underneath her trajectory and as she’s recovering, he hooks her head and whips her down to the mat with his big move, The Brainwashing (Sister Abigail)! He hooks her leg and just like that, it’s 1 2 3!
WINNER: James Carson, via Pinfall
"Where is Your God Now" by Jimi Raymond begins playing on the BlazenTron as James Carson sits up and rocks back and forth, pleased with his efforts.
Nick Webb: It took some effort, but James Carson is now 1 and 0 in BWF. Tough loss for Kelly - I really thought she had this one in the bag!
Rayne: Now, it looks like Carson has his next challenge lined up - the Scarfaced Snake, John Roberts! If Corlen signs off on that match, it's gonna be a knockdown, drag out fight at Survival of the Sickest!
Katie James: And we're back for more Scoop Slam Award goodness! Speaking of goodness, our next award is all up in goodness's' bid-ness. I am, of course, referring to the Hero of the Year Award. This award is given to the individual who did their best to uphold the tenets of honor and respect among their fellow wrestlers. This grappler doesn't hesitate to do the right thing at all times, and as a result, is a hero to their fellow wrestlers and fans alike. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 Hero of the Year... ZOE COOPER!!!
"Emergency" by Paramore hits and Zoe Cooper returns to the stage, her Sovereign and Tag Team Titles held high and proud. Zoe sets her titles down on the podium and shakes Katie's hand again, who this time pulls the young blonde into a big hug. Zoe reciprocates and laughs as Katie steps aside.
Zoe Cooper: Oh my gosh, this is- well, it's a huge surprise! Two Scoop Slam Awards in my first year! Thank you so much for voting me your Hero of the Year, BWF!
The crowd cheers for the Sovereign and Tag Team Champion.
Zoe Cooper: I'm not entirely sure I deserve the award, but that's only because I never set out to be a hero. I just try to live my life every day as the kind of person I want to be, someone who is pure of heart and mind. I try to treat others the way I want to be treated in my everyday life, and I guess some of that bled over into my career here in Blazenwing Wrestling. I promise, I will do my best to live up to this incredible honor over the next 365 days. Thank you again! It's truly an honor!
Zoe steps away from the podium and holds her award up as the crowd cheers loudly. She heads backstage with her award and her titles as Katie takes center stage again.
Katie James: Of course, as we've learned from Batman, you can't have compelling heroes without just as compelling villains. The Villain of the Year Award is given to the man or woman the BWF fans just absolutely love to hate. This individual goes out of their way to bend or break the rules, with little care as to the consequences of their actions. This person sells tickets because you all want to see them get their ass handed to them, but they rarely get their comeuppance when they're this damn good. I give you your 2013 Villain of the Year... OUTLAW!!!
"Sick of It" by Skillet hits the BlazenTron and Outlaw walks out onto the stage, already in his wrestling gear for tonight's main event. The crowd boos as he moves over to the podium and takes his award. He grabs the microphone from the podium and walks back to the middle of the stage, completely ignoring Katie.
Outlaw: You know what villain of the year means? It means that I stood in that ring and beat up people all of you loved. I left Gabe Shelley in that ring a bloody mess. I defeated AJ Adams again and showed the world that I’m better than he is. Villain of the Year means that I come out here and tell it like it is because I don’t care if you all like me or not because I don’t like any of you. Not even the idiots here in Boise.
The crowd grows louder.
Outlaw: Next year is going to be another year of making you all hate me and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
He drops the microphone and heads towards the back as Havok cuts to commercial.
The two join each other in the middle of the ring and start with a staredown. They stand nose to nose and the audience buzzes in anticipation. Toco starts mouthing off and talking some smack and Cade's frown on his face slowly turns into a sinister smile. When it reaches all the way across his face, Toco backs up a step and pushes Cade. Cade staggers back a few steps and just looks at Toco. He then steps towards Toco and pushes him back. Toco doesn't budge. Toco steps towards Cade and pushes him again and Toco staggers back, uses the ropes to rebound off of them and plants a Big Boot right on Toco's kisser.
Nick Webb: Cade laying out Toco without remorse!
Rayne: I hope Toco caught the license plate of the semi that just flattened him! HA!
As Toco reels from the Big Boot, Cade waits for him to finally turn around... right into the beginning of the Chokeslam. But Toco struggles out of it and elbows Cade on the side of the head. He does this two times before Cade lets go. Toco charges forward, traps Cade and sets him up for a version of the Bookend. Toco then sticks his tongue out at the audience and the camera picks up him saying "WASSSSSUPPPPPPPPP!!!!!" He then picks Cade up and slams him to the mat. Toco goes for the cover but at 2 Cade kicks out.
Nick Webb: Brian Cade, quite impressive since his return. Of course, Toco's no slouch either. This match could really go either way. Rayne?
Rayne: I don't think it matters. No matter who wins this, I have a feeling Zoe Cooper's days are numbered! She's either facing down a Hall of Famer or a former BWF World Champion at Survival of the Sickest!
Toco is up first, he grabs Cade by the head, goes around behind him and sets him up for The Fat Drop (A Bubba Bomb) but before Toco can execute it, Cade raises his foot and hits him in the crown jewels. Toco lets go and doubles over in pain but before he can drop to the floor, Cade turns around and clubs him over the back. He then straights Toco up and clamps on the beginning of a German Suplex. Before Toco can react, Cade performs said suplex and Toco goes crashing to the floor behind. Cade is quick to cover and the referee gets into position. At 2, Toco kicks out.
Nick Webb: And the fat man gets his shoulder up. When veterans lock up, all bets are off.
Cade gets on his knees and looks around but then gets up, grabs Toco as he is getting up and attempts to Irish whip towards the ropes. Toco reverses the Irish whip and tries for a clothesline but Cade ducks under it. Cade rebounds off the ropes and attempts another Big Boot to the face but Toco sees it coming and grabs on to his foot. Toco smiles and looks around at the audience. Toco sticks his tongue out at Cade and the camera again picks up "WASSSSSUPPPPPP!" which is echoed by the audience. He then spins Cade around and before Cade can do anything, Toco picks him and executes a perfect Back Body Drop. Both men crash to the mat hard. Toco is up first and he gets up and goes over to the ring post to climb up.
Rayne: Oh, dear god... don't do it, Toco! You'll kill Brian Cade if you jump onto him from the top!
When Cade rolls over on his back, Toco jumps up and out and for a moment all time seems to stop as all eyes are on Toco and the spotlights are on him. He jumps up and up and out and then comes down doing a Frog Splash and continues his downward descent... right onto the mat. Cade moves at the last second. Toco bounces on the mat and rolls around in pain.
Nick Webb: No! Brian Cade scouts the move!
Cade gets up and picks Toco up. He then sets Toco up for a Fury punch. When he executes it, Toco ducks and on the follow through, Toco grabs Cade and puts him in a Full Nelson for the beginning of another Fat Drop (Bubba Bomb). Before Cade can react, Toco has executed it and is laying him out for the three count on the mat. A three count later and Toco picks up the win!
WINNER: Toco, via Pinfall
"Red" by Chevelle hits the BlazenTron as Toco pops up and heads to the corner before posing. He motions for gold around his sizeable waist before grinning from ear to ear.
Nick Webb: And just like that, this one's over! Toco will be facing Zoe Cooper at Survival of the Sickest for the BWF Sovereign Title!
Rayne: Like I said, I think her reign is done! Toco's got a pedigree that extends throughout the history of the BWF - including that very same belt Cooper has right now! There's nothing Toco would love more than to once more wear gold in the BWF, and in two weeks, he has a golden opportunity!
The scene fades to commercial as Toco rolls to the outside and high fives fans around the ring.
Katie James: Welcome back to the 2013 Scoop Slam Awards! I am your host, the 2007 Female Superstar of the Year, and if that doesn't shock you, then this one certainly will - it's the Shocking Moment of the Year Award. Over the years, this award has catalogued some of the most surprising moments in the history of the BWF, moments the fans still talk about to this very day, from Tim Murphy exploding the BlazenTron onto the Black Ranger in 2003 to David Blazenwing ending The Executioner's 182 day World Title reign in 2005 to the infamous eWo Exodus in 2007.
Nick Webb: I don't think we'll ever forget that dark day.
Rayne: Hey, we're still standing in 2014... that's more than eWo can say these days!
Katie James: The winner of the 2013 Shocking Moment of the Year Scoopy is no stranger to this award, and you no doubt already know who I'm talking about. He's the man who orchestrated one of the most shocking screwjobs in BWF history at Legacy X, an event that nearly put Emily Corlen out of a job and no doubt a moment that changed the BWF forever. The award for 2013 Shocking Moment of the Year goes to... DAVID BLAZENWING!!!
"Superstar II" by Saliva hits the BlazenTron and despite his current standing with the fans, they can't help but cheer as the Founder of the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation, David Blazenwing, walks out onto the stage in an Armani suit. He smirks as he walks over to Katie and hugs her before accepting his award.
David Blazenwing: So, another one of these, huh? What can I say... I know how to create controversy, dammit!
The crowd laughs.
David Blazenwing: Before I officially accept this award, give me a moment to address two individuals. Casey Campbell, I saw your rant against me a few weeks ago. You're pissed because I kicked you at WrestleFest, but considering you cost me the chance to run this company again... I'd say we're even. Do yourself a favor and focus on Stone and Simonova at Survival of the Sickest. If you're worried about me when you step into that Hell in a Cell, you're not going to be stepping out of that Hell in a Cell.
The crowd boos at this.
David Blazenwing: Yeah, yeah, shut up. Of course, the other man who wants my attention, Gabe Shelley. Gabriel, I saw your little publicity stunt in your hometown two weeks ago. You want me, one on one? Do I need to remind you what happened the last time we fought? I will anyway - I kicked your ass. If you really want that to happen again, it's your funeral. But this isn't some throwaway match. No, I don't wrestle for free, and I sure as hell don't wrestle unless the world is watching. So, you challenge me, I challenge you right back. David Blazenwing vs. Gabe Shelley, one on one... WrestleFest VIII.
The crowd explodes at this.
David Blazenwing: You want some, come get some.
Blazenwing holds up the award and grins before walking away. Katie runs back to the mic.
Katie James: Dave, Dave... hold up.
Blazenwing turns around and shrugs.
Katie James: You didn't actually accept the award...
Blazenwing sighs before walking back to the podium.
David Blazenwing: Yeah, and uh, thanks for this or whatever.
He grins again and walks away, heading back through the curtain before Katie can stop him. She shakes her head and shrugs.
Katie James: Right, then. Truly stirring television. Moving on, we still have more awards to give out. Right now, it's time to recognize the 2013 BWF Match of the Year. Rather than talk about how impressive this year's winner was, we've decided to just show you instead, in its entirety. Please, sit back and enjoy... Hellbound VIII!
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DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is your main event of the evening, and is the Hellbound Match for the BWF World Championship!!!
The crowd cheers loudly as the Hell in a Cell structure begins lowering (complete with mood lighting and intimidating music). Dangling high in the air, the BWF World Championship can already be seen hanging from the rafters.
Nick Webb: Folks, this is it! We just crowned the first-ever BWF Sovereign Champion, and now, it's time for someone to claim the most coveted prize in our company, the BWF World Title!
Rayne: Countless men and women have held this belt over the years, from the Founder, to Hall of Famers, and even our current Owner herself! But tonight, we are guaranteed to have a brand new face carrying the BWF into the next era, and on top of that, for only the eighth time in pro wrestling history... we will have a Conqueror of Hellbound.
The Cell finishes lowering and the lights return to normal as techs begin fastening the Cell to ringside.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing first, he hails from Ames, Iowa... weighing in tonight at 255 pounds... he is CHAD COLLINS!!!
"Good Times Bad Times" by Led Zeppelin plays and Chad Collins simply walks down to the ring. He doesn't need the lights some special color, he doesn't need pyro, he doesn't need some giant disco ball or women gyrating or any of that crap. He is a wrestler, and he is going to the ring to wrestle.
Nick Webb: Chad Collins is a terrific catch as catch can wrestler, but honestly? This match is not suited to his abilities.
Rayne: I have to agree with you there, Nick. Collins came into BWF decrying anything that isn't considered 'pure wrestling', and Hellbound is about a far from pure wrestling as you can get. At the same time, this isn't just some match; it's for the BWF World Title. If Collins can get past his own biases here tonight, he just might make history by doing something he doesn't want to do.
As the lights in the Blazenwing Wrestling Federation simultaneously begin to fade out one by one the arena can be seen in a state of almost complete darkness as a growing echo takes over throughout the BWF arena as the sound of drums and clapping can be heard coming from the PA sound system as the song “Kiss My Country Ass” by Blake Shelton kicks in full force, as it does a single pulsing blue strobe light flickers on. The first few lyrics of the song can be heard, as the lyrics of Blake Shelton's “Kiss My Country Ass” are heard out rides the good ol' southern boy himself, “The Kamikaze Redneck” Zachariah “F'n” Boone on his brand new John Deere 3020 farm tractor. Chris Radical is driving as Boone poses. The vehicle comes to a stop and Boone jumps down as Radical backs it up back through the curtain.
Nick Webb: How did they get that thing to fit?!
Rayne: THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID! HA!
As the new John Deere 3020 farm tractor disappears, Boone stands at the top of the entrance ramp as the single pulsing blue light shines down upon him. As it does two other lights flicker in on Boone, those lights being Orange, and White colored lights. Boone can be seen having a rebel bandana wrapped around his head, his upper torso can be seen being bare except for the red hooded vest he be seen wearing, the vest can be seen unzipped, The sleeves of the vest can be seen ripped off, the Rebel flag can be seen being the design going across the entire front of it. Boone's Lower half can be seen being covered in a pair of old ripped blue jeans, and a pair of boots as he continues to stand at the top of the entrance looking out into the darkness that surrounds around him.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, he hails from the Heart of America, Nashville, Tennessee... weighing in tonight at 228 pounds... he is the Kamizake Redneck... he is ZACHARIAH... F'N... BOONE!!!
As Benjamin announces Boone's name, Zachariah begins to walk on down the entrance ramp, he can be seen getting mostly cheers from the nearby fans at ringside, once at the bottom of the ramp Zachariah walks up to the ring, and jump up onto the canvas (viva la Brock Lesnar) Once up on the canvas Zachariah shakes the ring ropes before stepping inside the ring, once inside the ring Zachariah climbs up the nearest ring post and throws one of his arms up, his hand in the formation of a fist (viva la Rock) before jumping back down from the ring post and awaiting for his opponent to come on out to do battle against one another.
Nick Webb: Zachariah Boone came into the BWF was very little fanfare, but in the few weeks since the company has resumed operations, he has quickly become a fan favorite, even in places outside of the South. Listen to this Chicago crowd, for one!
Rayne: They love Boone, because everybody loves an underdog. Boone's lack of experience will do him NO favors in a match like this, but if anybody can man up and overcome the odds here tonight, it could very well be the Kamikaze Redneck.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, he hails from Parts Unknown... weighing in tonight at 198 pounds... he is X.L. PENDERGAST!!!
The sound of silence permeates the arena. X. L. Pendergast enters the arena, head held up high with a grin on his face. He is dressed in a sapphire blue robe. He saunters down to the ring, rolls inside and gets to his feet. He removes his robe, revealing silk wrestling tights: Xavier down the left leg and Léon down the right leg. White boots adorn his feet, with the monogram of XL on both boots.
Nick Webb: He might come to the ring accompanied by silence, but you wouldn't know it by the way this crowd is absolutely tearing Pendergast apart here. They are NOT fans of this guy.
Rayne: Nor should they be. X.L. doesn't come out here to make fans. He comes out here to be evil because evil is what he does best. Tonight, that mean streak will certainly work to his advantage inside Hellbound.
Scott Benjamin: Introducing next, he hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada... weighing in tonight at 238 pounds... he is the Scarred Sentinel... he is KYLE CROSS!!!
"Defy You" by The Offspring hits the BlazenTron and Kyle Cross steps out onto the stage, taking a moment to take it all in before bolting down the ramp and sliding in beneath the bottom rope. He then takes to each turnbuckle in turn, pointing out to the fans, before taking his place in the center of the ring and awaiting the bell.
Nick Webb: And the award for 'biggest pop of the night' goes to the Scarred Sentinel! Y'know, if you would have told me two, three, even four years ago that we would be watching Kyle Cross main event a BWF pay-per-view in 2013 for the BWF World Championship, I would have told you that you were insane.
Rayne: I'm right there with you, Nick. Nobody saw Cross returning to BWF - NOBODY. These days, most of the reasons Cross left way back when have resolved themselves, either through a change in management or otherwise. Any disrespect he may have had - or still has - with David Slayton is obviously not carried over to our new Owner, Emily Corlen, and because of that, hell just may freeze over tonight if Kyle Cross becomes the BWF World Champion.
Scott Benjamin: And finally, he hails from Los Angeles, California... weighing in tonight at 176 pounds... AJ ADAMS!!!
"Lights Out" by P.O.D. hits the BlazenTron and the lights go dim as blue and red lights begin to search the arena. As a burst of pyro goes off, AJ Adams is seen standing on the stage looking into the ring. He walks down and sometimes points to the sky. He slides into the ring and climbs one of the turnbuckles. Adams then points out to the crowd and then makes a fist with each hand. He jumps down to the mat and waits his opponent.
Nick Webb: AJ Adams is a former TGW World Champion, yet that victory happened early in his career, was ended quickly by David Slayton, and for all intents and purposes, could be considered a fluke. Since, he's gone to war many times for many World Titles and consistently come up empty handed. Is tonight the night for AJ Adams? Will the demons finally be lifted off his back as he ascends the mountain once again?
Rayne: The only guy who can answer that question is AJ. He had a hell of a feud with Emily Corlen a year ago that basically left him as several tally marks on her 200 day reign as TGW World Champ. Of all the guys in this match, Adams just might be the hungriest - but that doesn't mean he has the ability to be successful. All the potential in the world doesn't mean shit if you're unable to capitalize on it, and tonight, Adams' worst enemy just may be himself.
With all five men inside the Cell, the door is padlocked from the outside. After motioning to the several referees outside the ring, the senior official inside the Cell motions for the bell to start the contest.
DING!
Nick Webb: And Hellbound VIII is officially underway! Let's crown us a new BWF World Champion!
The five men inside the ring begin circling one another, each wary of making the first move. AJ motions to Boone, shouting something, before suddenly turning and kicking X.L. Pendergast in the head to a massive reaction from the crowd! The other three men in the ring stop dead; clearly, they weren't expecting that! Adams drops to his knees and covers Pendergast as the crowd counts along!
1!
2!
.....NO! Kickout! X.L. kicks out before the three and the crowd seems disappointed.
Nick Webb: Wow, Adams blindsided Pendergast with that kick - definitely payback for him costing their team that tag team match last week on Havok!
Rayne: I think the fans thought this was gonna be one of those shock eliminations... and so did I! HA!
Back in the Cell, Cross and Collins have tied up and Boone and AJ have started brawling while Pendergast rolls out of the ring and to the outside between the ring and the Cell wall. Cross whips Collins into the ropes and catches him with a spinning wheel kick on the rebound, then slaps on a headlock. As the ref in the ring checks on Collins to see if he wants to give up, Boone sends AJ flying across the ring with a nasty right hook. AJ rolls a bit before stopping on one knee, rubbing his chin and glaring at Boone, who poses a bit to a decent pop from the Chicago crowd.
Nick Webb: Zach Boone may not have experience, but he's certainly not lacking any confidence here in Hellbound!
Adams stands up and runs at Boone, who lifts AJ and tries to his a spinning side slam with the momentum. AJ shifts his weight, however, and turns it into a leaping tornado DDT that brings the bigger man to the ground. He bounces off the ropes and before Boone can get up, Adams catches him with a running dropkick to the face! He quickly covers.
1!
Kickout!
Boone easily kicks out of the pin attempt, and AJ doesn't waste any time getting right back into the swing of things - literally - as he mounts the still-grounded Boone and begins throwing a series of hard punches.
Rayne: Adams and Boone certainly don't like each other. Can you imagine if it came down to these two at the end?
Nick Webb: I think we'd see a very personal fight for the BWF World Title high above that Cell roof. It can certainly happen!
As Adams continues wailing on Boone's face, Collins finally breaks out of the headlock on the other side of the ring as he grabs Cross and pulls him over his head, dropping him to the mat in front of him. Cross lands on his feet and aims a kick for Collins' head, but Collins ducks it and lunges forward, wrapping his arms around Cross' legs and tackling him down to the mat! He attempts to put a single leg Boston Crab on Cross, but Cross turns, using his momentum to spin Collins away from him. Both men reach their feet and tie up in another collar and elbow. This time, Collins gets the advantage, dropping to his knees before hoisting Cross up and dropping him to the mat with a fireman's carry. He goes to slap on his own headlock on Cross, but the Scarred Sentinel is expecting it, and is able to counter the move in the same way Collins did moments before. Collins, however, doesn't go for a kick like Cross did, and instead dives forward, sliding onto his knees and hitting Cross with a slightly awkward but still rough looking kneeling clothesline. Collins covers as the referee drops to count.
1!
Kickout!
Cross gets his shoulder up after just one. Collins continues on the offensive, slapping Cross in a sitting dragon sleeper.
Nick Webb: Nice dragon sleeper by Collins. Can you imagine the boost in credibility this kid would get if he could eliminate the Scarred Sentinel from this match?
Rayne: Cross' matches are the stuff of legend, that's for sure. And that's not even an Anthony Johns related pun! HA!
Back on the other side of the ring, Boone, having recovered by being dominated by Adams, just hit a sit-down Michinoku style driver on his current adversary. He covers as the referee moves to the other side of the ring and drops to count.
1!
2!
Kickout! Adams kicks out just after two, and his involvement in this match continues.
Nick Webb: AJ's not exactly dominating this contest, but he's hanging in there. Let's not forget, he's no stranger to Hellbound Matches - AJ competed last year against Dallas Hoover, Katie James, Lucious Starr and Emily Corlen in Hellbound VII.
Rayne: Corlen eventually won that match, but Adams made it to the final two, and very nearly claimed victory. Surely, that's a motivating factor for the Los Angeles native here tonight at Danger Zone.
After surviving that last pinfall attempt, Adams has had enough of Boone for the moment and rolls out of the ring to create space. Boone, refusing to allow him to regain his bearings, rolls out to the outside in pursuit. He walks over to AJ and starts to lift him up, when suddenly, X.L. Pendergast comes out of nowhere and sprays Boone in the face with a fire extinguisher!
Nick Webb: What the hell?!
Rayne: That's X.L.! He was finding weapons under the ring! Brilliant! BRILLIANT!
Indeed, ringside is now scattered with weapons - the quick camera shot around the area reveals two steel chairs, a table, a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire, a garbage can, a sledgehammer and of course, the fire extinguisher in Pendergast's hands. With Boone reeling and temporarily blinded, Pendergast leaps forward and cracks his opponent over the head with the fire extinguisher, knocking him backwards into the mesh wall of the Cell! Boone slides down into a sitting position and groggily tries to clear his vision as one of the referees outside the ring asks him if he's alright to continue. Boone nods, refusing to quit.
Nick Webb: A little thing like blindness isn't going to stop the Kamikaze Redneck!
Rayne: It definitely won't make things any easier for the guy, though.
At ringside, Pendergast has now shifted his attention to the man who started this match out by kicking him in the skull, AJ Adams. Pendergast tosses the fire extinguisher aside and picks up the garbage can, waiting as Adams slowly gets back to his feet, unaware of Pendergast's location. Before he can turn or react, Pendergast slides the garbage can over Adams' head and body! As Adams struggles to get the can off of him (which he is finding difficult with his arms pinned down inside), X.L. climbs up onto the nearby ring apron and coils in wait like a snake. After waiting a few seconds to drink in the moment, X.L. pounces, leaping off the apron and grabbing Adams in midair, slamming him down body first into the nearby steel steps with a flying bulldog! Adams falls down and the can comes off of his body, revealing a very glassy eyed competitor, as Pendergast cracks the coldest of smiles to a massive round of boos from the Chicago faithful.
Nick Webb: This is just like last week in Minneapolis, Rayne; the crowd doesn't like Adams, but they REALLY don't like X.L. Pendergast.
Rayne: Did you see that thing with the garbage can and the steps, though? That was awesome!
Pendergast drags Adams out of the can the rest of the way and slowly pulls him to his feet before rolling him into the ring. He starts to follow, but from out of nowhere, Zachariah Boone hits him with a running double axe handle from behind, knocking the sinister man down unceremoniously to the outside! The crowd pops at this as Boone reaches down and picks up the same fire extinguisher that was used on him just a few minutes ago before kneeling down next to Pendergast and hitting him in the chest and face several times with it! He finally yells something inaudibly at Pendergast before throwing the fire extinguisher away, leaving it to hit the other side of the Cell and bounce off the mesh before landing several feet away. Boone looks into the ring and sees Adams slowly making his way to his feet before sliding inside. He seemingly hesitates to make a move, instead letting AJ fully stand up. Boone says something to AJ, who glares back at him before glancing down at Pendergast outside the ring, who is starting to stir.
Nick Webb: What's going on here?
After a moment of contemplation, AJ gives Boone a slight nod as they both watch Pendergast reaching his feet outside the ring. He stands, still a little wobbly, and both Boone and Adams take off for the other side of the ring. They bound off the ropes at the same time, run at the opposite side of the ring, and as they reach the ropes, Adams leaps over the top while Boone goes straight through the middle (D-Bry style) and both airborne men collide with Pendergast, leaving all three to slam unceremoniously into the mesh wall of the Cell! The crowd cheers loudly and an "X-L-SAND-WICH" chant starts up as all three men lie on the outside, hurting.
Nick Webb: Did you see that!? That was AWESOME!
Rayne: AJ Adams and Zachariah Boone working together... who'd have seen THAT coming tonight? They finally found a common enemy!
Nick Webb: Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but are the fans really chanting "X.L. Sandwich" here in the Allstate Arena?
Rayne: Sounds like it to me.
Nick Webb: God, I LOVE the BWF fans. I really do.
As Boone, Adams and Pendergast lie down and out on the outside of the Cell, Chad Collins and Kyle Cross are still waging war inside of it, putting on a technical clinic. At this point, Cross is sitting in the driver's seat as he pulls back harder on his You Knew I Was Canadian (Sharpshooter) and Collins claws desperately to escape. He pulls himself to the ropes, but the referee can't do anything to break the hold.
Rayne: No rope breaks in a Hellbound Match, kid!
After struggling for a bit longer in the hold, Collins looks like he's going to tap out... but he just can't bring himself to do it. He pushes himself up with all of his upper body strength, trying anything to loosen the hold. Against all odds, it works, and Collins spins his body, rolling somewhat and breaking away from Cross' sharpshooter. The veteran Cross, knowing how much energy Collins just expelled escaping the submission, quickly rolls into a pin cover and hooks both of his opponent's legs.
1!
2!
Kickout! Collins gets his shoulder up. Cross immediately puts him in another pin attempt, hooking the legs once again!
1!
2!
Kickout! Again, Collins kicks out, but Cross isn't done and goes for another pin attempt, hooking the legs.
1!
2!
Kickout! For a third time in a row, Collins kicks out. This time, Cross doesn't go for another pin, but sits there for a moment, almost impressed with the kid's resilience.
Nick Webb: Chad Collins is really hanging in there against Kyle Cross, which I think is the last thing the Scarred Sentinel saw coming.
Rayne: Cross may have experience on his side, but Collins has youth. You can't discount the energy of this young man and the tools he brings to the table.
Kyle Cross finally reaches over and starts to lift Collins up, but Collins counters it by hitting Cross with a Spinebuster! He's unable to capitalize, however, due to his depleted reserves. As he catches his breath and struggles to regain his composure, Cross kips up to a standing position to a huge pop from the crowd! Seeing a chance, he drags Collins back to the middle of the ring and puts him back into the You Knew I Was Canadian (Sharpshooter)! Already in severe pain from the first sharpshooter, Collins cries out in anguish. He desperately claws at the mat, trying something, anything, to escape the move for a second time. As the crowd chants "Tap! Tap! Tap!", Collins tries to push himself up the way he did the first time... but his body gives out on him and he can't find the strength to do it. Finally, with his last ounce of strength gone and no way to escape, Collins taps the mat, signaling the submission.
Scott Benjamin: Chad Collins has been eliminated!
With the official announcement from Scott Benjamin, Cross relents, letting go of Collins' legs and standing tall. He raises his arm in triumph, eliciting a bigger pop from the crowd in attendance.
Nick Webb: Collins gave it everything he had, but the Scarred Sentinel was too much for him. There's absolutely no shame in tapping out to that man, though.
Rayne: Well... I mean, there's a LITTLE shame. It's tapping out! Admitting to the world that you've been beaten! Anybody can get a pin over somebody else on a fluke, but when you make someone tap out, you're forcing them to admit that you're the better competitor.
Nick Webb: I think it's a little bit of both. Now remember, folks, the Cell is not unlocked until we get down to the final two, so even though Chad Collins is officially out of the match, he can't escape the Cell.
Rayne: I'm sure he's totally excited to just hang out here at ringside and think about how Kyle Cross made him submit.
Cross, soaking in the adulation of the crowd for just a moment, has that moment ruined when, out of nowhere, AJ Adams comes up from behind him and hits him across the back with a steel chair! The cheers turn to massive boos as AJ stands over Cross, grinning from ear to ear. Chair still in hand, he kicks Collins hard, sending the fallen competitor rolling to the outside of the ring, before lifting the chair in the air and hitting Cross again with the chair, this time in the chest! AJ looks over at ringside, where Pendergast and Boone are just stirring, and quickly drops into the cover on Cross.
1!
2!
Kickout! Even after two nasty chair shots, Kyle Cross gets his shoulder up - and AJ can't believe it! He stands up and starts arguing with the referee even as Cross is recovering.
Nick Webb: AJ Adams can't believe those chair shots weren't enough to keep the Scarred Sentinel down - and he's going to let everybody know it!
Rayne: At the same time, he's taken his eye off the ball...
Indeed, Adams, after chewing the referee out, turns around and is greeted by the Look To The North (Snap Jumping Side Kick) courtesy of Cross! Kyle drops into the cover!
1!
2!
Kickout! This time, Adams gets his shoulder up! Instead of arguing like his adversary did, Cross stays on the offensive, locking in an armbar on the former TGW World Champion. Even as AJ struggles to get out of the submission, Zachariah Boone and X.L. Pendergast have resumed their assault on one another on the outside of the ring. Pendergast picks up the barbed wire baseball bat and swings at Boone, but Boone ducks it, tackling Pendergast to the ground. He lays into Pendergast with several punches before finally relenting. Boone moves a few steps away and surveys the ringside area before moving to the apron and dropping to his knees. He lifts the apron up and starts looking under the ring for something.
Nick Webb: Don't we have enough weapons out here already?
Rayne: Apparently, Boone wasn't looking for a weapon.
Indeed, Boone comes back from under the ring, holding a jar of some sort with a clear liquid inside. He pops the top of the jar and takes a big swig out of it, letting loose a loud "Ahhh!" before taking another gulp. He waits for Pendergast to get up and turn around, and when he does, he spits the contents of his mouth into Pendergast's eyes, blinding the sociopathic competitor! Pendergast screams in agony as he stumbles backwards, trying desperately to get the substance out of his eyes. Boone just laughs before taking another swig of the liquid and re-sealing the jar. He rolls the jar back under the ring before reaching down and picking up the sledgehammer, smiling from ear to ear.
Nick Webb: What was in that jar, exactly?
Rayne: I can smell it from here, Nick. That's alcohol. STRONG alcohol.
Nick Webb: You mean, like, moonshine?
Rayne: Would it surprise you?
Nick Webb: From Zachariah Boone... not one bit, although if that IS what it was... no wonder X.L. Pendergast is screaming. Pure alcohol right in your eyes... ow. Ow ow ow.
With Pendergast reeling, Boone charges forward, catching the evil competitor in the abdomen hard with a running sledgehammer shot. Pendergast doubles over and drops to his knees, at which point Boone lifts the sledgehammer high in the air and brings it down with a loud CRACK against Pendergast's spine. Even the crowd utters a collective "ooh" as Pendergast collapses onto the outside mat. Boone tosses the sledgehammer aside and rolls Pendergast onto his back before covering him. One of the referees at ringside sees the cover and drops down to count.
1!
2!
....NO! Kickout!
Nick Webb: Despite the moonshine to the eyes and two nasty sledgehammer shots, somehow, someway, X.L. Pendergast finds a way to kick out and Boone cannot believe it!
Boone looks over at the ref outside the Cell and asks him if he's sure it was only a two count. The referee nods and Boone shakes his head before pulling X.L. Pendergast back to his feet. He starts to put Pendergast into position for the Southern Born, but before he can hit the move, Pendergast somehow counters, pulling Boone forward and forcing him to collide head first with the steel steps! The crowd exclaims loudly as the steps separate and Boone rolls onto his back, blood starting to trickle down his forehead.
Rayne: Looks like Boone's been busted open! THAT'S SOME S'UTHERN STYLE BLOOD, YA'LL!
Nick Webb: You're kind of an ass.
Rayne: Aw, come on! That was funny!
With Boone down, Pendergast, who is still weakened, crawls over and covers him.
1!
2!
Kickout! Boone kicks out and Pendergast rolls off of him, disappointed.
Nick Webb: With as bad of shape as X.L. is in right now, that might have been his last chance at taking care of Boone.
Rayne: I agree. Pendergast's best bet right now is to get rid of Mr. Nashville, and then recuperate as Adams and Cross tear each other apart. Let them take out each other, and then snake your way up the Cell and claim that title!
With Boone still stunned from the nasty headshot he took against the stairs, Pendergast slowly sits up, rubbing his eyes once again. He shakes the cobwebs out and starts moving over toward Boone, but before he can make a move, Boone suddenly grabs Pendergast by the arm and pulls him forward, using Pendergast's momentum to cause him to collide face first with what's left of the stairs in the same fashion he did minutes ago! Pendergast isn't busted open, but he doesn't move as he collapses down onto the mat outside. Boone, still too dazed to make a move, flops back down as well, both men struggling to recover. Back in the ring itself, AJ Adams has regained the momentum from Cross following a well-timed knee to the face, and is now laying Cross out with a series of punches and low kicks. After a particularly nasty flurry of shots, AJ drops down to cover Cross and the ref follows suit.
1!
2!
Kickout! Kyle gets his shoulder up and AJ shakes his head. He leans forward and shouts "Stay down! Die already!", which apparently, is the phrase that causes all of Kyle Cross' inner circuits to reboot, as the moment AJ yells this, Cross grabs Adams and applies a gogoplata submission! The crowd comes unglued as Adams struggles to escape the move! Adams tries to fight out of it, but Cross refuses to let the hold go!
Nick Webb: This could be it for Adams! He might tap here!
Indeed, AJ looks as though he's seconds away from submitting just as Collins did, but as he wildly flails his arms looking for something, anything to help him, his hand touches the chair he brought into the ring. He manages to lean his body enough to grab it with his free hand and, before he can tap out, he uses the chair and slams it end first into Kyle Cross' throat! The gogoplata immediately breaks and Cross rolls away, coughing loudly as Adams drops the chair and falls back, doing the same himself.
Rayne: Wow! I thought Cross had Adams there for sure! Great thinking from AJ... he was definitely prepared there!
Nick Webb: Prepared? Lucky is more like it.
Rayne: Sometimes luck is the greatest ally in the world, Nick!
Back on the outside of the ring, Boone and Pendergast have finally both recovered and are now fist fighting against the backdrop of the steel Cell. Boone, still bloody from the headshot earlier, gains the upper hand in the brawl, which leads Pendergast to counter with a dirty poke to the eyes that stuns Boone. With his adversary momentarily distracted, Pendergast grabs Boone and rams his face into the side of the Cell, where he starts grating his forehead against it liberally, letting Boone's blood stain the steel links holding the structure together.
Nick Webb: Sick!
Rayne: It's Pendergast, are you surprised?
Nick Webb: No, not really.
Pendergast lets Boone slump to the outside as he takes a step back, admiring his handiwork. He then runs forward, aiming a knee at Boone's head, but at the last moment, Boone ducks, causing Pendergast to collide knee first into the steel wall of the Cell! He falls backwards, holding his knee, as Boone slowly stands up, wiping the blood off of his forehead and streaking it across his chest like some kind of Viking warrior. This nets a big pop from the crowd, which only gets bigger as Boone takes a step back and starts setting up the table that was lying next to them at ringside! He finishes setting up the table, and then reaches into his pocket and pulls out... a lighter!
Nick Webb: Oh no!
Rayne: OH YEAH!
The pop grows massive as Boone reaches under the ring and surfaces with a bottle of lighter fluid. He sprays the surface of the table down with the liquid, and then steps back as he flicks the lighter to life and tosses it onto the table, setting the entire thing aflame!
Nick Webb: Oh my... watch out, Zachariah!
Behind the Southern hero, X.L. Pendergast has risen and, despite hobbling, charges at Boone, likely intending to shove him directly into the flames. Boone hears him, however and moves at the last second! Pendergast stops himself before he ends up going into the flaming table himself. After exhaling in relief, Pendergast turns back around only to get head butted hard by Boone! He reels, nearly falling into the flames, but Boone pulls him forward and sets him up for a powerbomb!
Rayne: I have a feeling we're about to see the last gasp of X.L. Pendergast!
Boone, to the delight of the crowd, hoists Pendergast high into the air. X.L. looks down at his foe, and perhaps sensing the end, does not try to get out of it; instead, he simply stares down at Boone and spits right in his face. Properly angered, Boone grimaces before pushing Pendergast down with as much force as he can muster, putting him right through the flaming wooden table! The flames flicker out and Pendergast twitches in pain even as Boone pulls him out of the smoking wreck of the table and covers him.
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Scott Benjamin: X.L. Pendergast has been eliminated!
A "holy shit" chant breaks out in Chicago as Zachariah Boone slowly stands up, looking down at his fallen foe. EMTs at ringside watch on, concerned for X.L., but even they can't get into the Cell until the door has been opened - and the official guarding the padlock is vehement that he won't open it until only two men remain, no matter what.
Nick Webb: Have you EVER seen something like that inside Hellbound!? X.L. Pendergast is a lightly smoking husk of his former self, and Zachariah Boone couldn't be prouder!
Rayne: That's what it takes, Nick! You have to be willing to do ANYTHING to your opponents in order to win this match! It's not called Hellbound 'cause you're petting puppies and playing hopscotch!
Back inside the ring, the action had momentarily stopped, as both Adams and Cross had stood there, watching Boone put Pendergast through the flaming table. Now, though, they're back on the offensive, two of the last three men remaining, throwing punches and trying to gain the upper hand. Cross manages to gain precious momentum after a nice left to AJ's jaw, and follows it up by Irish whipping him into the ropes. As he hits the other side of the ring, Boone hops up onto the apron and pulls the top rope down, sending AJ falling over it and onto the outside. As Cross watches on, Boone enters the ring and motions for Cross to bring it on.
Nick Webb: And fresh after taking a beating from and delivering one to X.L. Pendergast, Zachariah Boone wants a piece of the Scarred Sentinel!
Rayne: This should be good.
Indeed, both men tie up in the center of the ring and Kyle quickly gains the upper hand as he puts Boone into a headlock. He squeezes the hold as hard as he can, causing the cut in Boone's forehead to begin bleeding profusely. Still, Boone soldiers through, elbowing Cross in the gut a few times before catching him with a snapmare floatover into a cover.
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Kickout! Cross kicks out. Boone stays on the offensive, hitting a few floating high knees into Cross' side. He stands up and stomps down hard on Cross' arm, causing the Canadian competitor to exclaim in pain. He drives a few more knees into Cross' side before covering.
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Kickout! Again, Cross gets his shoulder up before three.
Nick Webb: Smart tactic on the part of Boone here. Erode Cross' defense move by move, until you're able to pin him. If you can't hit a big move on the guy, chip him down with a series of smaller moves!
Boone stands up and slowly pulls Kyle Cross to his feet, but Cross is ready and drops to his knees, pulling Boone over his head in something of a Judo toss with his good arm, causing Boone to land neck first onto the middle rope and springboard him back into the ring! As the crowd cheers loudly, Cross runs to the opposite side of the ring, leaps off the middle rope and hits a picture-perfect Lionsault! He covers!
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No! Boone kicks out before three and the crowd can't believe it!
Rayne: Listen to this capacity crowd! They're in shock right now! I think they all thought Cross had Boone with that move!
With a renewed vigor, Cross stands up and looks down at Boone. He then motions for the Crossfire Driver and the crowd comes unglued!
Nick Webb: These people love Zachariah Boone, but they REALLY love Kyle Cross - and it shows!
Rayne: I think Cross would get cheered after suplexing the Pope!
Cross motions for Boone to make it to his feet while readying himself for his move. Boone finally makes it to his feet and when he turns around, Cross lifts him up before hitting him with the Crossfire Driver (Vertical Sidedriver {Emerald Fuson Kai})! The crowd explodes as Cross covers Boone!
Nick Webb: This is it! We're about to be down to two men!
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.......NO! Out of nowhere, AJ Adams leapt onto Cross, breaking up the pin! The crowd boos loudly, not believing their eyes, as Boone rolls out onto the ring apron.
Rayne: What the hell? What is AJ Adams thinking here?
Nick Webb: WHY would you break up that pin? I don't get it!
Their answer comes moments later, when AJ grabs Cross by the face and slaps him hard before yelling "THE REDNECK'S MINE!" He goes to slap Cross a second time, but this time, Cross grabs him and rolls him up in a small package!
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NO! Kickout! AJ escapes the pin at the last second and the look on his face says he knows it!
Rayne: AJ Adams just played with fire and nearly got burned!
Nick Webb: I still think he made a mistake breaking up that pin. I don't think Boone was kicking out of that Crossfire Driver. Adams is letting his pride get in his way and it could very well cost him yet another World Championship if he isn't careful.
Both AJ Adams and Kyle Cross rise to their feet and immediately being fighting with one another, each man taking wild pot shots at the other. The crowd goes back and forth, booing with each punch from Adams and cheering with each punch from Cross. They sit and wait, waiting to see which star gains the upper hand - but they never find out, as Zachariah Boone jumps onto the top rope from the apron and launches himself into the ring, colliding with both men in what can only be described as a train wreck!
Rayne: Well, that's one way to break up a fight, I suppose.
All three men are down in the ring as the Chicago crowd gets rowdier than ever. Boone makes it to his feet first, followed by Cross. Boone runs over toward Cross and aims a clothesline, but Cross counters it and catches Boone with a sidewalk slam! He then grabs Boone's legs and locks in the Crossfire Clutch (Inverted Cloverleaf w/Bodyscissors {Gorilla Clutch})!
Nick Webb: The Crossfire Clutch! Boone's covered in blood, has nowhere to go, and Adams is still down! Is this it for Zachariah Boone?!
Cross cinches the move in, locking Boone in place as he applies pressure to Boone's legs. Boone yells out, struggling to escape. He claws at the mat, trying to escape the move! The referee asks him if he wants to quit and Boone yells "HELL NO!" but it's obvious the move is taking its toll on the Kamikaze Redneck and quickly.
Rayne: I don't think Boone can - wait! LOOK!
CRACK!
Out of nowhere, a steel chair collides with the back of Kyle Cross' head. The Scarred Sentinel lets go of Boone's legs and collapses onto the mat. The camera pans up... and we see Chad Collins standing in the ring, holding a steel chair.
Nick Webb: Chad Collins! I don't believe it!
Rayne: I do! His contempt for Kyle Cross eliminating him from this match overruled his refusal to touch anything that isn't pure wrestling! HA! I love it!
Collins slams the chair down in the ring and says something inaudibly in Cross' direction before rolling out of the ring and leaning up against the side of the Cell. In the ring, AJ Adams has come to and, after surveying both Boone and Cross to decide which man to go after, he picks Cross. AJ lifts a limp Cross to his feet, holds him in place for a moment, and then leaps up and hits his Last Call (Codebreaker) on the Scarred Sentinel. Adams hooks the legs as the crowd watches, almost stunned at this turn of events.
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Scott Benjamin: Kyle Cross has been eliminated!
Nick Webb: I... don't believe what we've just witnessed! And neither can this Chicago crowd!
Rayne: Ha ha ha! That's Hellbound, baby! You reap what you sew, and tonight, Kyle Cross is gonna be sewing stitches into the back of his head, courtesy of Chad Collins!
With the elimination of Kyle Cross, one of the officials outside the Cell moves over to the door and removes the padlock, unlocking the Cell door. As soon as the door opens, Collins shoves his way through angrily, marching up the ramp and heading backstage. The EMTs at ringside enter the Cell and begin tending to X.L. Pendergast, who still hasn't come to, a few feet from the ashes of the table he was put through. With Boone still reeling in the ring, Adams sees his chance and rolls out of the ring before exiting the Cell. He holds his side gingerly before beginning the long climb to the top of the Cell in order to finish this match.
Nick Webb: Zachariah Boone is still down from the Crossfire Clutch! AJ Adams might have a free pass to the World Title here!
AJ continues his slow climb up the side of the Cell as the crowd starts chanting "Let's go, Boone!" loudly. The crowd cheers loudly as Annabelle Jennings runs out from behind the curtain and pushes her way into the Cell before sliding into the ring. She starts desperately trying to get Boone to come to his senses as Adams gets closer to the roof of the Cell and his ultimate prize.
Rayne: Get her out of here! A dangerous match like this is no place for those glorious cans!
Slowly, Annabelle's plan starts to work, as Boone comes to in the ring and slowly stands up. She points at AJ, who is nearly at the top of the Cell, and Boone quickly shakes the cobwebs out before rolling out of the ring. The crowd cheers as Boone starts up the side of the Cell after AJ, but by the time he's halfway up the side, Adams has reached the top and climbed up. AJ stands on the side, looking down, taunting Boone to try it. He mimics stomping the edge of the cage, a likely fate for Boone's hands should he continue further.
Nick Webb: AJ Adams has Zachariah Boone in a stand-off here! What can Boone do? Adams has the high ground!
Rayne: Nick, look! What is she doing!?
Indeed, Annabelle Jennings has exited the Cell, sprinted over to the other side, and begun climbing the Cell herself! AJ doesn't see her even as she reaches the top and starts moving closer towards him!
Nick Webb: I have a bad feeling about this!
Annabelle tries running up behind Adams, but before she can do anything, AJ turns, stopping Annabelle dead in her tracks! He takes a step toward her, glaring, before finally pointing off the side and telling her to get lost. She argues with him, culminating in a slap across AJ's face! Adams looks down for a moment, shaking his head, before finally reaching over and grabbing Annabelle by the hair! The crowd gasps as Adams holds her in place, and then starts walking her towards the edge of the Cell!
Nick Webb: Don't do it, AJ!
For a moment, it looks like Adams is considering throwing Annabelle off the roof of the Cell. We never find out if he would have, though, because Annabelle's distraction did exactly what she intended it to - and AJ turns around, finding himself face to face with a bloody, but very angry, Zachariah Boone.
Rayne: Oh, here we go!
Boone immediately grabs Adams and lifts him up, dropping him with a belly to back suplex onto the reinforced roof of the Cell. Annabelle quickly begins climbing down the side of the Cell as Boone lays into AJ with several hard punches. He finally stops and stands up, gazing upward at the BWF World Championship dangling several feet above his head. After kicking Adams hard in the side of the head, Boone walks a few feet away and picks up one of the two ladders lying on the roof of the Cell. The crowd cheers as he starts to set it up directly underneath the swinging title belt above.
Nick Webb: Looks like Boone's gonna try and go for the gold!
Boone begins taking a few steps up the ladder, but stops as he notices AJ Adams coming to his feet. Boone drops back off the ladder and walks over to AJ before setting him up for the Southern Discomfort (Lifting Single Underhook DDT). Before he can hit the move, though, AJ counters with his free arm, lifting Boone up and hitting him with a T-Bone suplex! The roof of the Cell rattles as AJ rolls to his feet and looks at the ladder that has already been set-up by his nemesis!
Rayne: Get your ass up there, Adams! Quit wasting time!
With Boone still down, AJ moves over to the ladder and begins climbing it. He makes it up a few rungs before Boone manages to recover. Boone sees Adams climbing the ladder and thinks quickly, grabbing the other, still folded ladder a few feet from where AJ left him. He picks it up with relatively little effort and holds it up, running the ladder end first into the small of AJ's back! Adams, stunned from the ladder shot, falls off of the ladder he was on and lands on the roof. Boone quickly starts stomping on Adams' hands and arms as the crowd cheers loudly!
Nick Webb: Smart thinking by Boone! If AJ can't climb the ladder, he can't win this match!
After sufficiently hurting Adams, Boone starts climbing the ladder again. He makes it, rung by rung, until he begins getting close to the title! Boone reaches for it, but he's still a few inches away! The crowd gets louder as he heads up another rung... and reaches... and another rung...
...and suddenly, AJ Adams pushes the ladder over! The crowd gasps in horror as the ladder tips over and Boone careens near the edge of the Cell!
Nick Webb: Look out!
Luckily for Boone, he catches himself in time and while the ladder falls onto its side, Boone lands on his feet! The crowd cheers again as he charges AJ, but from out of nowhere, Adams catches him with a lightning quick Last Call (Codebreaker)! Boone bounces backward and lands on the Cell roof as AJ glances up at the BWF World Championship and grins!
Rayne: Yes! The title is all AJ's! Do it! Climb the ladder!
The crowd begins booing as AJ moves over to the ladder he just tipped over and sets it back up. After taking a moment to make sure it is aligned properly, he starts climbing, albeit slower than he would probably like.
Nick Webb: AJ's still hurting from that beat down Boone gave him! Not to mention everything else he's suffered through in this match! You can see the pain with every step he takes up that ladder!
Indeed, Adams' pained yells and grimaced face can be witnessed by everybody as he pushes himself further up the ladder in pursuit of the BWF World Championship. As he inches closer toward the belt, the crowd pops loudly - and Adams can see why as he looks down and sees a groggy but mostly recovered Boone making his way up the other side of the ladder! Adams mutters something to himself (probably a swear) as he continues to push himself forward. AJ reaches the top first and reaches for the title, even getting a finger on it, but Boone reaches the top on his side and punches AJ hard in the gut, almost doubling him over!
Rayne: This is insane! Either one of these guys could win this match right now! Should I even mention the fact that they're practically thirty feet in the air right now!?
Nick Webb: I'm on the edge of my seat right now! Something's gotta give! But what... or who?
Boone, sensing he has the match won, reaches up for the BWF World Championship dangling just within his grasp. He gets a hand on the title and starts to pull it down... when suddenly, Adams reaches up and grabs the other side of the title! With one swift motion, AJ grabs a hold of the belt and swings it forward, catching Boone in the middle of his bloodied forehead with the title! Boone's grip loosens and he stumbles for a moment at the top of the ladder; Adams sees his opportunity and swings the belt again, harder - and this time, Boone tumbles from the top of the ladder and collapses hard onto the roof of the Cell! The crowd starts booing loudly as Adams just starts laughing at the top of the ladder. He leans over, one hand still on the BWF World Title, and says "Learned that trick from an old friend!" before finally pulling the belt off of the cable holding it.
DING DING DING!!!
Scott Benjamin: Ladies and gentlemen... here is your winner... and the NEW BWF World Champion... the Eighth Conqueror of Hellbound... AJ ADAMS!!!
"Lights Out" by P.O.D. hits the BlazenTron as AJ Adams sits on the top of the ladder, looking down at his newly won prize. Despite the massive wave of jeers coming his way from the Chicago crowd, Adams soaks in the moment, finally a two-time World Champion.
Nick Webb: Wow! What a finish... and talk about coming full circle! AJ Adams defeats Zachariah Boone in the same way Emily Corlen defeated him just one year ago in Hellbound VII! AJ Adams is the new BWF World Champion! He might not have been who I would have picked, but I will give props to the man. Amazing effort by Adams tonight!
Rayne: Not just Adams; all five competitors went out there tonight and left it all in that Cell. But only one man could walk away from this match victorious, and there he is, literally the man at the mountaintop, AJ Adams.
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As the epic Danger Zone 2013 main event comes to a close, the camera cuts back to the BWF audience, who quite enjoyed the reply of the epic contest.
Katie James: Wow. Just, wow, right? I've competed inside Hellbound, and I promise you, my Hellbound match was not NEARLY that brutal. Now, please welcome the man accepting the award for 2013's Match of the Year, the Eighth Conqueror of Hellbound himself... AJ ADAMS!!!
"Lights Out" by P.O.D. hits and AJ Adams makes his way to the stage with a smirk, nodding. He stands at the podium and holds the Scoopy high.
AJ Adams: Hellbound was brutal. It’s not a match that you quickly forget and I still have dreams about it from time to time. I fought two great competitors and two mid card guys looking to make a name for themselves and I came out on top that night and became the first BWF World Champion after the re-launch of this company. We left our mark on this company, became part of the legacy, and won the big one.
Adams nods and holds the award up one more time before walking away.
Katie James: Don't go anywhere, because coming up later tonight, your 2013 Male and Female Superstars of the Year will be revealed! Who takes home the biggest Scoopies in the BWF? Stay tuned!
Katie hops excitedly as the camera cuts to commercial.
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Akemi starts off the match by doing a dance that looks like she is chasing bubbles. Vespertine just stands in the corner and watches her. She looks at the referee who shrugs and goes over to Akemi to tell her the match is started. Akemi looks at him and then shrugs and gets into the middle of the ring to wait for Vespertine. Vespertine just looks at her.
Nick Webb: Akemi Hayashi is the Queen of her own little world, there's no doubt about that. Vespertine just had better not discount her!
Vespertine slowly, deliberately goes to the center of the ring and stands opposite Akemi. Akemi puts out a hand in a sign that she wants to shake. Vespertine looks at her, looks at the hand and then looks at the audience. She looks at the referee again and he, again, shrugs.
Rayne: Check her for a buzzer ring, ref!
Akemi sticks her hand out farther but Vespertine bats it away and whirls into motion attempting a Roundhouse kick to the temple. Akemi sees it coming and ducks. She backs up and fires off a middle kick, which Vespertine dodges. The two women goes back and forth in a rapid fire motion getting off kicks and punches but because of the prowess of the ladies, all punches and kicks are blocked by the other woman. After a minute or so of this, they stop and look at each other. Then Akemi skips across the ring looking for all the world like a little girl.
Nick Webb: I don't think Akemi is bothered at all by Vespertine. She had best not discount her opponent, either!
When Akemi thinks she has an opening, she charges Vespertine and tries a clothesline but Vespertine sees it coming and executes an arm drag. Akemi lands on her back but is quick to get up and try again. Same result. Akemi tries another approach. She rolls to get closer to Vespertine and when she comes up out of the somersault she attempts a low sweep kick. Vespertine sees this and jumps over it. Akemi goes back and again Vespertine jumps over it and then backpeddles to get out of range. Akemi jumps up excitedly which suddenly turns deadly as she attempts back flips and 1 legged flips. She finishes with her on her hands doing a handstand. Vespertine sees this and goes to grab her, but Akemi goes into a roll, comes up low and punches Vespertine in the lower gut. Vespertine doubles over in pain. She then strikes upward and hits Vespertine with a throat thrust. Vespertine stands up and grabs her throat. Akemi jumps up and goes over to Vespertine to try and grab her for Twist of Fate but all of a sudden, Vespertine jumps up and drop kicks Akemi in the face.
Rayne: Case in point, Vespertine is putting the boots to the former PWA Grizzly Beer Champion right now.
Akemi goes down and before she can react, Vespertine is twirling into a capoeira handspin leg drop which lands across the chest of Akemi. Akemi holds her chest in pain. Vespertine gets up and grabs Akemi and then Irish whips her towards the ropes. She runs the ropes herself and on the return attempts a spinning heel kick but Akemi ducks under it and rolls out of the way. Vespertine lands on her feet but before she can do anything else, Akemi has charged and executed a Step Up Enziguri hitting the side of Vespertine heads. Akemi lands on her feet and Vespertine falls face first onto the mat. Akemi goes for the cover. At 2 and a half, Vespertine kicks out.
Nick Webb: Vespertine kicks out, and this match continues!
Akemi wastes no time in getting Vespertine up and setting her up for a Hoodie Archetype (Standing Sitout Shiranui) but Vespertine sees it coming and latches onto the sides of Akemi's head and jumps up and goes down hitting a Sit down Jawbreaker. Akemi hits and staggers backwards holding her jaw in pain. Vespertine gets up and turns around to charge Akemi but Akemi sees it coming and performs her own arm drag on Vespertine. Vespertine finds herself on her back. Akemi stands over her and attempts a front flip leg drop but Vespertine rolls out of the way at the last second. Akemi is quick to get up and try it again and again the result is the same.
Rayne: If at first you don't succeed, eh?
Akemi finally realizes that isn't going to happen so she gets up to try to stomp on Vespertine's stomach. She is successful once, twice and then Vespertine catches her foot and holds on. Akemi stays balanced but needs something to hold on to. Vespertine slowly gets up while holding her foot. She throws the foot out and Akemi follows through with a Dragon Whip Kick. Vespertine sees it but a bit too late and it hits her neck. Vespertine goes down hard. Akemi quickly goes for the pin. The referee starts the three count. At 2 and a quarter, Vespertine puts her foot up on the bottom rope. The referee sees this and stops counting. Akemi looks over, grabs the leg and hooks it. The referee counts again but at 1 and a half, Vespertine kicks out.
Nick Webb: Great ring awareness from Vespertine, who just saved herself from a likely loss.
Akemi gets on her knees, blows a stray hair out of her face and looks around for the referee and starts bawling him out for not counting faster. She gets up and gets in his face but this gives Vespertine the opportunity to grab her tights and get on top and the referee goes for a 3 count. At 2, Akemi kicks out. Both women get up at the same time. Suddenly both whirl into action and both get the same idea and do a serious of roundhouse kicks and sweeps, the action moving so quickly that their bodies almost seem like a blur.
Rayne: This is like watching an episode of Dragon Ball Z! And not just because they're both Asian! HA!
After a minute or so of this, Vespertine gets another idea and runs the ropes. Akemi does the same and each woman spends a few seconds criss crossing the ring, Vespertine attempts a spear but Akemi tries a cross body block. Both women miss. Akemi crashes down hard on the mat and Vespertine goes flying out of the ring landing in a heap on the arena floor. Both women lay dazed and the referee starts the 10.
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Both ladies starting stirring and moving.
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Vespertine is up first but doesn't realize she is being counted out. Akemi is slowly trying to get to her feet.
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Vespertine rolls into the ring. Akemi stalks over to her, picks her up by the hair and snapmares her over. The referee starts to admonish her but Akemi just ignores him.
Nick Webb: Akemi's not afraid to bend the rules on occasion. She's definitely Elena Simonova's girlfriend.
Rayne: Hey, do you think Akemi, Elena, Vespertine and Toshi are gonna go on a double date sometime?
Nick Webb: I highly doubt it.
She keeps Vespertine in a chinlock and Vespertine struggles to get out. The referee asks if she wants to give up but she only says no. She stops struggling for a few seconds. At this point, half the audience goes into the chant of "Let's Go Vesey, let's go." the other half follows it up with a chant of "Vesey sucks!" She then slowly twists her body in Akemi's grip, grab the back of Akemi's head, gets her feet into position and stands up. Quickly she sits down and gives Akemi another modified side sit down Jaw Breaker. Akemi again lets go and staggers back holding her jaw. Vespertine lays back on the mat to catch her breath. She doesn't do this for long and is quick to get up.
Rayne: Neither one of these women are willing to quit!
Akemi stalks over to her but Vespertine sees her coming and executes a nice double punch, one hand hitting her jaw, one hand hitting her stomach. Akemi staggers back but this gives Vespertine the opportunity she needs and she runs the ropes. She then rebounds and on the return, jumps onto the ropes and executes a perfect off the rope hurricanrana, lands on Akemi's neck, spins around and flips her across the ring. Vespertine is up at the same Akemi stands too.
Nick Webb: This one is going to come down to whoever hits the biggest move first!
Vespertine stalks over to Akemi, grabs her hand and Irish whips her towards the ropes. Akemi puts on the breaks and reverses the move sending Vespertine into the ropes. Vespertine rebounds and she ducks under as Akemi jumps over. On the rebound, Akemi goes down and Vespertine goes over. Akemi waits for Vespertine but Vespertine runs up the ropes and executes a lion sault. Akemi moves out of the way and Vespertine lands on her feet. Out of nowhere, Akemi catches Vespertine with the Grapey Marshmallow Fizz (Shining Axe Kick)! She covers and gets the 1, 2, 3!
WINNER: Akemi Hayashi, via Pinfall
"Collapse Generation" by Arcturus plays as Akemi kips up to her feet and starts skipping around the ring. She slides between the ropes and skips happily up the stage, seemingly already forgetting the war she was just a part of.
Nick Webb: What a match between these two rising stars, but tonight was Akemi's night! No shame in losing tonight for Vespertine, she put on a hell of a performance.
Rayne: I'd wager she's focused on her title match in two weeks against Austin Scott. Hopefully, she's saved her best performance for the KeyArena in Seattle!
Katie James: It's the moment you've all been waiting for - the announcement of 2013's Male and Female Superstars of the Year! Going back through time, the winners of these awards reads like a veritable who's who of BWF history. Ghost, Jen Corlen, Wacko Marko, Adriana Garcia, The Executioner, Eliminator, my sister, Sarah James and myself, of course, Mark McNasty, Gabe Shelley and Emily Corlen. Tonight, two names will be added to that amazing list. First, I give you your 2013 Male Superstar of the Year. He started off 2013 with a whimper, but from out of nowhere, he became the man in BWF overnight, eventually culminating in the second longest BWF World Championship reign to date. BWF's 2013 Male Superstar of the Year... OUTLAW!!!
"Sick of It" by Skillet hits the BlazenTron and Outlaw walks out to the stage with his other award in his hand. He makes his way to the podium that’s set up as he’s handed his award for 2013 Male Superstar of the Year with a big smile on his face. He looks at it and then out to the crowd who are booing him.
Outlaw: Male Superstar of the Year is an honor, really. It shows that I’ve stood dominant over so many people. I’d like to thank the little people that I stood over to get to where I am right now. I might not be the BWF World Champion right now but you can be damn sure that the day will come when I once again capture it and stand tall. This year really started for me at Legacy X when I broke free from the shadows of a false hero, your hero.
The fans in Boise boo at the mention of Outlaw’s win over Hall of Famer Gabe Shelley.
Outlaw: I’m the second longest reigning BWF World Champion in history and that’s just the beginning of what I’m going to achieve here.
Outlaw smiles and heads towards the back.
Katie James: That of course, brings us to our final award of the evening, the 2013 Female Superstar of the Year, and I have a feeling you all already know whose name I'm about to announce. She came off of her 2012 rookie year in PWA with only three losses to her name into a company which she was destined to dominate. In her first BWF pay-per-view appearance, she would win the rechristened Sovereign Championship, a title that she would hold through her victory in the 2013 Happenstance Tournament and her victory for the BWF World Title at Legacy X, a victory that saw her become the first ever Happenstance winner to successfully cash in her opportunity and win the biggest prize in the BWF. When that was taken away from her, she quickly asserted herself as the face of Crisis and, at WrestleFest VII, emerged from the main event as the Undisputed BWF World Champion. Without a doubt, 2013 was her year, and I have a feeling we've only seen the beginning of what this truly stupendous woman has to offer the BWF. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 Female Superstar of the Year... ELENA SIMONOVA!!!
"My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light 'Em Up)" by Fall Out Boy begins blaring over the BlazenTron and the raucous crowd makes their opinions loudly known as Elena Simonova walks out to the stage to accept her third Scoop Slam Award of the evening. Her usual confidence and superiority radiates from her in nearly palpable waves.
Elena Simonova: I am exceedingly pleased to accept my well-deserved award for Female Superstar of the Year. I bring the truth, and the truth cannot be stopped. I am the Queen of the BWF, the most dominant wrestler in this company, and the Undisputed World Champion. I am proud to be the example of the type of wrestler for which each individual under a BWF talent contract should strive. Over the past year, I made it my mission to reveal truth, nullify the inadequate, and to begin restoring the BWF to its' rightful glory. Rest assured, in the coming year, I will be even better. You have been lucky enough to witness the rise of Elena Simonova- now, you witness the reign. Buckle up, it's going to be a long one.
Elena's theme hits again as she holds her awards and titles up before heading backstage. The crowd boos as Katie returns to the mic.
Katie James: And that is that for the 2013 BWF Scoop Slam Awards. Congratulations to all the winners, and hopefully I did a good enough job to be back next year!
She and the crowd both laugh.
Katie James: Your main event is still to come, so don't move a muscle! BWF Havok returns after this commercial break!
Katie blows a kiss to the fans as her theme plays again and Havok fades to commercial.
Foiled Again
We return from commercial backstage where Casey Campbell and Elizabeth Davis are seen talking, however by the time the camera comes in on them, Casey is getting ready to leave for his big match against Outlaw.
Elizabeth Davis: Well, good luck, I’ll be watching.
Casey Campbell: Don’t worry, Outlaw’s gonna get PWNed!
Liz smiles and shakes her head as Casey walks off towards the Gorilla position, leaving this as a rather short segment, or at least it would have had it not been for the appearance of Matt Stone.
Matt Stone: Lizzy, talking to the enemy, I see. Get me any good info?
Liz raises an eyebrow as her former trainer arrives.
Elizabeth Davis: First of all, Lizzy is a no-no. Second of all, he’s your enemy, not mine.
Matt Stone: Well to be fair, he wouldn’t be my enemy at all if Emily wore glasses. I clearly was on the ground before he was.
Elizabeth Davis: Well far be it for me to question how fast you can run away from a group of people, but I believe Emily made the right call.
Matt Stone: Well there’s a shocking revelation, Emily made the right call. That might be the first time you’ve ever said that.
Elizabeth Davis: Well clearly questioning the boss has yielded little to no results, so what’s the point?
Matt Stone: And here I thought you were a lock for crybaby of the year. How disappointing. So tell me, where is your Sovereign title match you were promised?
Elizabeth Davis: If I have to earn it again, then so be it. Sooner or later, I’ll beat that blonde bimbo and take the title. What about you? Do you have what it takes to dethrone Elena?
Before Matt has a chance to reply, there’s a voice off-screen.
Emily Corlen: And I quote, "Am I the only one who's considering running in for the Ladder match at #SotS just to get rid of both Adams and Outlaw?"
Matt looks over with a smirk, seeing Emily Corlen approaching looking down at her cellphone.
Matt Stone: Oh good, so it’s not just me thinking that.
Emily Corlen: On the contrary, I think you might be the only one stupid enough to get in the middle of those two. You have enough to worry about at Survival of the Sickest I think, but just in case, I feel I should let you know, since we were so close at one time, that if I see you at all during that match, you’ll get your wish for the Main Event. It will be one on one, but you won’t be a part of it. I can only handle Matt Stone in one match a night.
Liz starts laughing, Stone just glaring over at her before turning back to Emily.
Matt Stone: What happened to you? You used to be cool.
Emily pauses as she gently runs her hand across her stomach.
Emily Corlen: I grew up. Everyone has to. You’ll figure that out sometime... Tiger.
Emily winks at Matt and walks off, content with their altercation leaving Stone to sulk, Liz laughing some more before walking off to watch the following match.
We come back with the crowd booing, former BWF World champion Outlaw is standing in the middle of the ring with "Sick of It" by Skillet dying out, having made his way out during that last confrontation backstage.
Nick Webb: It’s time for the main event, Outlaw versus Casey Campbell!
Rayne: Spoiler alert! Outlaw could have been facing anyone out here!
Nick Webb: ...what?! You INTRODUCED this match at the beginning of tonight's show!
Rayne: Anyone, I tell you!
The lights go out as LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It" starts kicking up through the arena. Bright rainbow neon lights start flashing all through the arena as smoke starts to fill up the entrance.
When I walk in the spot (yeah), this is what I see (ok)
Everybody stops and they staring at me
The smokes start to part in the middle revealing a god like figure standing at the entrance. Hands on his hips and wearing a pair of purple camo pants.
I got passion in my pants and I ain't afraid to show it, show it, show it, show it
Casey then rips away the pants and throws them onto the ground as bright explosions start going off behind him.
I'M SEXY AND I KNOW IT!!!
Casey then makes his way slowly down the entrance ramp all the while flexing off his muscles and rotating his hips for the ladies. All the women erupting almost drowning out the music from such an amazing physique gracing them with his presence.
Ah... Girl look at that body
Ah... I work out
Ah... Girl look at that body
I work out!
Casey moving up the steps to the ring he would stop at the last one doing a Captain Morgan pose. Both hands on the back of his head and pelvic thrusting for just a few seconds but for the female audience it felt like eternity in heaven. Finally stepping into the squared circle Casey would stand in the middle with his arms extended out, letting everybody finally embrace and take in the presence of a true Superstar, everyone including Outlaw, who isn’t impressed.
DING!
Campbell and Outlaw meet in the center of the ring and Campbell launches the first attack, taking Outlaw to the canvas with a well-timed hip toss. The former champion is quick to his feet and hits a sharp lariat on Campbell. Campbell immediately strikes back with a big fist to the back of Outlaw's head, sending Outlaw stumbling forward into the ropes. Campbell goes for a reverse powerbomb but Outlaw flips himself over The PWNStar and Russian Leg sweeps the big man off of his feet. Outlaw rolls away and gets to his feet as Campbell pulls himself back to his feet as well. Outlaw charges and slides down onto his back to avoid a big boot from Casey, but as he dodges that, Casey counters his counter and simply drops his elbow hard on the sliding Outlaw and nails Outlaw in his throat as he slides forward. Outlaw clutches his throat as Campbell lifts Outlaw up by his hair and chucks him into the corner. Campbell rushes and slams his body against Outlaw, crushing Outlaw against the turnbuckles. Campbell backs up and as he does Outlaw throws a swift thrust kick into Casey Campbell's inner thigh. Campbell grimaces but keeps the pain in check. Outlaw hops up onto the middle rope with his feet and jumps off, grabbing onto Campbell and spinning him around for an incredible DDT that plants The PWNStar to the canvas hard.
Nick Webb: Both men going on offense here early.
Rayne: They both have huge matches coming up at Survival of the Sickest, momentum is really what they need heading into the Pay-Per-View. I can’t tell you how important it is for a wrestler to have that confidence.
Outlaw points to a fan in the crowd and throws a smile and a thumbs up as a fan holds up a sign that says "Outlaw > AJ Adams". Campbell takes this moment of distraction and grabs Outlaw, wrapping him up in his armpit with his face in the armpit. Campbell lifts Outlaw up into the air for a suplex but drops vertically into an awkward piledriver that sends Outlaw shaking in the ring. Outlaw holds his head and bangs his feet on the canvas as he buries his head in his arms and hair. Casey is back up on his feet and begins climbing the top rope. The fans stand up as the giant flies off with a leg drop! BUT Outlaw rolls out of the way on instinct and Campbell lands hard on his ass and legs. Outlaw flips himself in one fluid motion off of his stomach, onto his back and sends a devastating thrust kick into Campbell' face sending the big man’s full body to the canvas. Outlaw jumps to his feet and begins stomping down on Casey's head, neck and shoulders. Outlaw holds onto the ropes and thrashes his head as he stomps away on Campbell. The referee forces Outlaw to stop after a few moments, but Outlaw lands one more good kick in for measure.
Nick Webb: This match is going in Outlaw’s favour at the moment Rayne!
Rayne: And because he’s a smart guy, he’s going to press his advantage here.
Campbell is helped to his feet by Outlaw who drives his elbow hard into Campbell' skull as he gets to his feet. Campbell fights back! Campbell sends a strong fist into Outlaw's gut. Outlaw stumbles back, his body in shock from the hit. Then another hit forces Outlaw to let go of Casey. Casey swings a uppercut up and sends Outlaw flying into the ropes. Outlaw comes bouncing back and Campbell nails him with a pump handle slam to the canvas. Campbell goes for the pinfall!
1!
2!
KICK OUT!
Nick Webb: Near fall there, Casey’s power is unmatched!
Outlaw kicks out and spits in Casey's face. Casey wipes his face clear but Outlaw is already rolling away and on his feet. Outlaw with a flying forearm smash pushes Campbell back a bit. Outlaw locks in a chinlock on Campbell as he gets Campbell to one knee. Campbell reverses it smoothly into a wrist lock, but Outlaw follows up that counter with his own reversal and pulls Campbell into an arm bar. Campbell slaps his arm and turns himself around, latching onto Outlaw and placing him deep in a waistlock. Outlaw tries to use momentum and does, pushing himself up over Campbell and as Outlaw slides over Campbell' head, Outlaw lays Campbell down with a reverse DDT to the canvas. Outlaw hooks the leg quickly!
1!
2!
KICK OUT!
Nick Webb: Outlaw almost got one over there on Casey; this match is back and forth!
Outlaw looks at the ref in shock but he holds up the two fingers confirming its just a two count. Outlaw wastes no time attacking Campbell as he lunges forward with a fury of fists, catching Casey Campbell off guard. Outlaw lands each left and right with Campbell unable to counter. Outlaw whips Campbell into the ropes and bounces himself off the opposite ropes at the right moment, springboarding himself forward and body splashing Casey Campbell except one problem... Campbell catches Outlaw and spins him around, slamming his body against the canvas with The Cool Down (Black Hole Slam). After the punishment from earlier, Outlaw is still much quicker to his feet than Campbell but before Outlaw can do anything Campbell is up and nails him down with a belly to belly suplex. Campbell headbutts Outlaw as he lays on the canvas and grabs him by the neck, lifting him up and chucking him into the turnbuckle. Outlaw winces as he holds his side in the corner but then rushes forward from the turnbuckle like he's on fire but gets nailed with a big boot sending him crashing to the canvas. Outlaw hops back up but Casey with a clothesline takes him down again. Outlaw doesn't relent! He gets back to his feet and this time as Campbell goes for another big boot Outlaw ducks, spins him around and kicks him in the gut. PWNED!!! (Point-Blank Spear)! The crowd erupts as Outlaw takes Campbell down with one of his finishing moves. Outlaw, exhausted and panting, throws himself over Campbell and hooks the leg.
1!
2!
3-NO! NO! KICK OUT! Campbell KICKS OUT!
Rayne: Casey kicks out!
Nick Webb: Outlaw trying to get the psychological advantage there and it didn’t work!
Outlaw can't believe it and gets himself to his feet, realizing this time against Campbell will be much tougher. Campbell is not going to go out easily as he gets to his feet and dusts himself off. Outlaw gets himself up and Campbell attempts to hip toss Outlaw who lands himself on his feet and reverses the move, turning it into an armbar on Casey Campbell. Campbell winces as he slaps the arm Outlaw has locked up, but Campbell uses his overpowering strength to get himself free. Outlaw goes for a quick swift kick but Campbell stops him, throws him against the ropes and as Outlaw comes barreling towards him grabs him, spins him and brings him DOWN with A Brush of Greatness (Clothesline from Hell but to the back of the head)! The crowd can't believe it and Campbell drives his elbow into Outlaw's neck for good measure, before hooking both legs.
1!
2!
3-WHAT?!?! Outlaw KICKS OUT!
Nick Webb: Now Outlaw kicks out! What will it take to take either one of these men out tonight?
Rayne: It's like I said earlier Nick, both men know how crucial this win could be for them.
Campbell is surprised as he looks down at Outlaw, who's all smiles as he throws Casey a middle finger. Outlaw quickly rolls himself onto his shoulders, twists his body upwards and grabs onto Campbell' head with both his legs. Outlaw inverts his knees inward, driving them into Casey's neck as he then slams Casey to the canvas, from the canvas. Outlaw gets to his feet and ignores the cheering Boise crowd. Campbell is up though so Outlaw keeps an eye on the BlazenTron to let the cameras tell him when to look back, as any true veteran would. It doesn't help though as Campbell throws a heavy left hook which throws Outlaw into the turnbuckle with force. Campbell charges Outlaw in the corner but Outlaw throws both of his legs up into Campbell' face sending Campbell stumbling back. Outlaw props himself onto the apron and then springboards himself back into the ring, throwing a spinning mule kick which catches Campbell completely off guard and sends him to one knee! Outlaw moves quickly, driving a knee into Casey's head. Outlaw grabs him around his waist and the crowd erupts! Breaking the Law (Canadian Destroyer)! Outlaw immediately hooks the legs on Campbell as the referee drops for the count!
1!
2!
3!
DING DING DING!!!
WINNER: Outlaw, via Pinfall
"Sick of It" by Skillet hits the BlazenTron as the former BWF World Champion stands up, smirking at Casey. He looks down and says "THAT'S why Dave picked me." before pointing up and raking his thumb across his throat, symbolizing his upcoming Career vs. Career Ladder Match at Survival of the Sickest against AJ Adams.
Nick Webb: Outlaw is victorious in what could end up being his final appearance on Monday Night Havok!
Rayne: You know, you said that about Adams before WrestleFest, and he came back.
Nick Webb: Well, yeah, but that was different.
Rayne: How?
Nick Webb: When I find out, I'll let you know. Alright folks, we're out of time for tonight! Be sure to tune in in two weeks' time for the first BWF pay-per-view of 2014, Survival of the Sickest! Outlaw vs. Adams in a Career Ladder Match! Toco vs. Cooper for the Sovereign Title! Vespertine vs. Scott for the International Title! Hell in a Cell for the World Title between Stone, Campbell and Simonova! Do NOT miss what is certain to be an unforgettable pay-per-view event! For Rayne, I'm Nick Webb... good night from the Taco Bell Arena! Good night from Monday Night Havok! We'll see you in Seattle!
We see one final shot of Outlaw celebrating his main event victory before Havok fades to the BWF logo, and the finally to black.
© Blazenwing Wrestling Federation 2013
QUICK RESULTS
Alex Richards def. Finale
James Carson def. Kelly Keagan
Toco def. Brian Cade
Akemi Hayashi def. Vespertine
Outlaw def. Casey Campbell