Post by Greg T.O.M on Apr 15, 2022 14:50:57 GMT -5
*The Friday Night Fury logo slowly fades to the words "Last Week", and then those words slowly fade as the words fade "Tik Tik Boom" begins to kick in as the fade reveals Oliver Main dropping Khloe Cox on her head with the Dead Man's Drop (One Winged Angel). The impact shakes the screen, changing the shot to Gabriel Ohio pulling Oliver Main under the ring through a hole. This fades into Supreme Machine lifting El Diablo up and landing the Violator (Clawhold Slam Backbreaker). This transitions to El Diablo Blanco springing off a mini trampoline and catching SuMa with a springboard bulldog.
The shot cuts quickly to Jonny C using Leah's own move The Endgame (Punt Kick) on her and dropping her. This cuts to Jonny leaning over and grabbing the mystery box, and as he grabs it Leah comes out of nowhere with The Endgame (Punt Kick). Jonny drops down out cold, and the scene cuts to Deliah Black firing off rapid fire kicks to the chest of Victor Malvado until Victor falls back over his knee. Black then jumps into the air and comes down with a hard knee drop into Victor. This cuts to The Malvados delivering the Rompe Cabeza (Double Brainbuster) to Claudia Frost.
As the Malvados drop Frost the shot cuts to a shot of the new Prestige championship on a podium in the ring. The glistening gold plaque cuts to Knox hitting a Lionsault on Vaughn. As Knox lands the scene cuts to Knox coming from the top rope and catching Vaughn in a code breaker. This cuts to Vaughn delivering The Plunge (shooting star press leg drop) to Knox. The shot cuts from the impact of the move to Peter Vaughn holding the International Championship above his head with Chris Page to his right and Mark Flynn to his left holding the Malvado mask above his head. The shot freezes on this for a moment and then explodes to a shot of the live crowd in the jam packed Ball Center.
The camera pans around the crowd and focuses on various signs. *
"COLORADANS ARE THUNDERAMANIACS!"
"JUSTICE FOR KNOX"
"HERE FOR THE DND PARTY"
"HANG UM HIGH OLIVER"
"ALL HAIL THE QUEEN"
"CCP, LET'S GET A MILE HIGH"
*Suddenly "Tik, tick boom" stops and the camera cuts to the entrance way as "Hell Broke Luce" by Tom Waits hits over the PA and the crowd goes crazy with cheers. Before long, Matt Knox steps out at the top of the stage and stares out at the crowd. He allows himself a smirk before heading to the ring, slapping hands along the way. He slides in under the bottom rope and stands, signaling for the truck to cut his music as he goes to grab a mic. *
Matt Knox: Man…Really thought for a second there, we’d be having this talk with some hardware around my waist…
*A soft chorus of boos that are quickly silenced as he stretches his hand out.*
Matt Knox: But i’m not here to cry and bitch, the man at the desk with the headset said it himself. It took an army to beat me, and men like Peter Vaughn, Chris Page, and whoever that jobber they put on a mask on to protect him was? They don’t change, they don’t stop with their bullshit until the title around the waist of the man swimming in the same filth as them has been debased and the company devalued…
*Knox looks out over the audience thoughtfully for a moment, he pays a half shrug. *
Matt Knox: Maybe i’m just too old, maybe i’m stretched too thin, maybe I’m just not quite as good as I used to be, but I really thought I could be the one to wipe that smug grin off that hacks face….but it’s what I get for thinkin’, I guess. That being said, I am old. I am stretched thin. And I don’t have this war in me, not with the other ones so honestly? I wipe my hands of it.
*The crowd boos at this, earning a sad smirk from the Raven who begins to speak again. *
Matt Knox: I’m sure you’ll hear plenty about it, because that’s how it goes right? I fight an army and lose a title, it proves that Peter Vaughn is better than me. I walk away from fighting whole armies protecting vanilla midgets and i’m…I think a rage quitter? Who knows, or cares? Point is…
*Knox is cut off as "Thunder Struck" by AC/DC begins to play over the PA. The Colorado crowd begins to cheer as Terry Marshall steps out to the top of the entrance way. Marshall stops, and shakes his head for a moment and then as the music and cheers fade Marshall begins to speak. *
Terry Marshall: Yo, Knox, dude, don't tell me you are just going to let Peter Vaughn, and those CCPE goons pull a fast one on you and get away with it? Brother, you were screwed at Music City Mayhem, I know it, you know it, and all the THUNDERAMANIACS HERE IN COLORADO AMD WATCHING AT HOME KNOW IT!!!
*The crowd pops for the mention of their hometown, and then the cheers give way to a "KNOX! KNOX! KNOX!", chant. As the crowd dies down, Marshall continues. *
Terry Marshall: So, you got screwed Knox, it has happened to the best of us, and when it does you got two choices. You can either roll over and accept it, or you can stand up and fight. So, I only got one question for you Matt Knox, dude…. WHATCHA GONNA DO BROTHER!?!
*Knox can’t help but laugh at Marshall’s over the top personality. He lingers for a moment, looking out over the crowd and shakes his head. The kind of head shake only a married man knows how to perform, right before pissing off his wife. *
Matt Knox: You tell me how I get a rematch, and you let me pick a stip when I earn it…and I’ll take a second look at your infestation.
*Marshall smiles a massive grin revealing he already had a plan. *
Terry Marshall: Brother, I know you aren't the kind of dude to leave a job unfinished. And I know for DARN SURE, you aren't just going to roll over and take what CCPE did to you lying down. I know you want the International Championship, and I know you want Peter Vaughn, and your route back to that… THE BOHEMIAN BASH!!!
*Knox nodded, rolling his tongue against his cheek as he looked off to one side in a moment of contemplation. Then a nod, and he raised his mic. *
Matt Knox: I go into that, take out nine others, and I get Vaughn? Any match I want?
Terry Marshall: If Peter Vaughn survives The War Queen…
*Marshall smiles and begins walking down the entrance way. The crowd begins to cheer as Marshall climbs up the stairs and steps into the ring. Marshall walks up to Knox and the two men stare at each other for a moment, legend recognizing legend. *
Terry Marshall: Brother, you win the Bash and Vaughn gets past Leah, you can pick any match you want with him for the Colossal Tussle.
*Marshall holds his hand out, and Knox looks down at it, his jaw pulsing as he grits his teeth. The smirk on Knox's face creeps into a smile as he grabs Marshall's hand. The crowd pops big and roars with cheers as the two shake hands. The shot pans back showing the cheering crowd as the shot fades to commercial. *
*The shot fades back from commercial to the ringside commentary table where we see Mark Markson and Harry "The Hairstylist" Hotcakes, both men looking very excited for the first Friday Night Fury roadshow. *
Markson: WELCOME EVERYONE, TO FRIDAY NIGHT FURY!!!
Hotcakes: And what a way to kick off Friday Night Fury with Matt Knox being offered a spot, and accepting the spot in The Bohemian Bash.
Markson: Matt Knox feels like he was screwed against Peter Vaughn at Music City Mayhem, and honestly I agree with him.
Hotcakes: And so did Terry Marshall. It took Peter Vaughn, Chris Page, and Mark Flynn to beat Matt Knox, and they still barely got the job done.
Markson: Speaking of the Bohemian Bash, our opening contest features the first person named for Bohemian Bash, and that is Supreme Machine.
Hotcakes: Supreme Machine is my pick to win the Bohemian Bash.
Markson: But all the contestants haven't even been named yet.
Hotcakes: I don't care who enters the Bohemian Bash, you can get the T1000 Terminator, The Russian from Rocky 4, or Jason Voorhees, and I'm still picking Supreme Machine.
Markson: I'm not doubting your pick for a moment, as Supreme Machine has been and still is one of the best competitors in not just Thunder Pro Wrestling, but in the entire sport.
Hotcakes: He's a scary monster Mark. I mean look, even Greg The Handyman isn't out here yet, and you know guys on Greg's level are supposed to be in the ring already when we return from a commercial break.
*Then as if on queue, as if it were scripted or written this way, Greg The Handyman comes flying out of the curtain and rolling down the entrance way. His coveralls are ripped, his body is battered, and his face is bloody. Once Greg stops rolling he simply lays in a bloody pile. SuMa then appears, marching through the curtain followed by the members of the "SuMa Society".
SuMa stops, and points at Greg. SuMa's finger slowly raises from pointing at Greg to pointing at the ring. The members of SuMa Society circle around Greg and then lift him up onto their shoulders and roll him into the ring as Supreme Machine climbs into the ring and Referee Villano 16 rings the bell to start the match. *
Marskon: Did the referee really just let this match start? Greg is already beaten to a bloody pulp.
Hotcakes: You have to do whatever you can to get the advertised matches in the ring.
*SuMa stands over Greg looking down at him and then SuMa reaches down and grabs Greg in a claw hold. SuMa pulls Greg straight up and delivers the . 'Violator' (clawhold slam Backbreaker). SuMa holds onto the claw hold and pulls Greg up and spins Greg around. SuMa scoops Greg right up onto his shoulders and drops Greg with
Inferno Driver (Inverted Death Valley Driver aka Burning Hammer). SuMa stands slowly and looks down at Greg. The referee shakes his head and sayS "just pin him", but SuMa only grabs Greg's arms in preparation for Deus Ex Machinae. *
Markson: Please just finish this SuMa.
Hotcakes: I wonder if El Diablo Blanco is watching this and thanking his lucky stars he isn't in the ring with Supreme Machine?
*SuMa holds onto Greg's arms and delivers Deus Ex Machinae' (Curb Stomp, Super Dragon version aka Modified Surfboard stretch into a stomp to the back of the head). But one isn't enough for SuMa and he delivers three more stomps before Villano 16 calls for the bell as Greg is clearly unconscious. *
Steve Cotton: Here is your winner, via referee stoppage… SUPREME MACHINE!!!
Markson: Thank the Lord the referee stopped the match, Supreme Machine was about to kill Greg.
Hotcakes: Don't speak so soon Mark.
*Members of the SuMa Society slide a table into the ring and then they climb into the ring and set it up for SuMa. One of them then pulls out a bottle and sprays the liquid on the table as Supreme Machine pulls Greg up. As Supreme Machine shoves Greg's head between his legs a SuMa Society member ignites the table. Supreme Machine lifts Greg up and power bombs Greg through the table. As Greg's body crashes through the table the flames begin to die down. Supreme Machine then points into the camera and runs his thumb across his neck as the shot fades to the backstage area. *
*The camera cuts to a virtual interview that was shot earlier today. On one side of the screen you see interviewer extraordinaire, Bobby Bones, velvet bowtie and all, and on the other you see recent signee, Marcus Ka’Derrion, better known as MDK (by Terry mostly). He is wearing a nice looking suit and is clearly working out of his office in Miami, Florida, but as nice as the suit is, what grabs your attention is the neck brace he is sporting. *
Bones: Hello Thundermaniacs worldwide, Bobby Bones here bringing you an injury update on one of our newer TPW Superstars, “The Prince of Pain” Marcus Ka’Derrion! How are you Marcus?
Marcus Ka’Derrion: Well, despite what you are seeing around my neck, I’m doing well Mr. Bones, business is booming, couldn’t be happier, thank you for asking.
Bones: Well for the Thundermaniacs who may not know, let’s show them exactly why you are wearing that neck brace.
*A video package begins playing and the words “Friday Night Fury - One month ago” are displayed on the bottom right hand corner. Marcus is battling his former tag team partner Xavier Lux inside a steel cage. After a few highlights of the match, the scene cuts to the end when both men are at the top of the cage… Marcus nails Xavier with forearm shots to his back then hooks him between his legs and signals to the crowd the sign of the cross, which can only mean his crucifix power bomb known as ‘His Legacy’ is coming. He wraps his arms around Xavier and manages to lift him up! He then grabs him under his arms and pushes him up into the crucifix! Marcus struggles to keep him though as it is hard to balance and Xavier manages to break free, landing behind him. Both wrestlers slowly turn towards each other and Xavier kicks Marcus right between the legs!! The crowd boos loudly and Xavier quickly moves in on Xavier, lifting him unto his shoulders with a fireman’s carry, hooks his head really good and without thinking twice about, not even to take aim, he jumps off!*
Markson: INCOMING!!
Hotcakes: Dear Mama in heaven!
*Mark and Harry manage to jump out of the way as both Xavier and Marcus come crashing down unto their table, completely shattering it! The crowd is going wild, not believing what they just saw and quickly start up the classic “Holy sh*t! Holy sh*t! Holy sh*! Chant. *
Markson: They’re dead Harry! Oh my God they’re both dead!
Hotcakes: Either that or severely broken, I’m good with either… Good riddance Xavier Lux!
*The Thundertron continues to show Venom delivering “The Cure” from different angles, each being more brutal and hard to watch than the next. Among the commotion, the fans’ loud chants, cheers and jeers, we hear the bell ring in the distance and Steve Cotton makes an announces but right now the focused is on both men who are being attended to by TPW officials as well as EMTs, all of them. Stretches have been brought out and they quickly work over both men as the cage starts to get raised back to the rafters. The flashback ends and we come back live to Bones and Marcus. *
Bones: My Lord, Marcus, how are you still alive?
Marcus Ka’Derrion: I honestly don’t know, all I can say is that someone up there really likes me. Maybe my father put in a good word for me.
Bones: Yes, I am sure The Punisher is looking out for you upstairs, but down here, Xavier Lux clearly wasn’t. He wanted to end you.
Marcus Ka’Derrion: Yeah well he’s not known as ‘Venom’ for nothing Mr. Bones, he has always been willing to do whatever it takes to get that ‘w’ regardless of who is across from him in the ring, even if it’s his former partner and a person he once called a brother.
Bones: Well he didn’t get the win, granted neither did you, the fall was just too close to call on who landed first but the bottom line is Marcus, he’s not here, you are!
Marcus Ka’Derrion: How ironic is it that? In his efforts to take me out, he ended up taking himself out. Funny how things work out in the end don’t they? I’m sure Terry is thrilled, but since I am that one that is here, let’s move on Mr. Bones.
Bones: Indeed, you have a big announcement to make, and I can’t thank you enough for choosing me to help you bring the big news…
Marcus Ka’Derrion: You’re welcome my good man. Well as you know there is a little event next month in TPW called the Bohemian Bash, and I can’t think of a better way to make my return then by entering my name and being one of the 8 men who will be part of such a groundbreaking event.
Bones: That is indeed big news, and with surrogates being in place, you don’t have to worry about being 100% healthy for that match do you Marcus?
Marcus Ka’Derrion: That is correct, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret Bobby…
*Marcus reaches behind his neck with both hands and removes the neck brace. He tosses it to the side and then smiles at the camera. *
Marcus Ka’Derrion: I am back to 100% now… So who knows, maybe between now and the Bash, I’ll make an appearance or two and get to know my competition a little bit better huh?
*He wins at the camera as he continues to smile. *
Marcus Ka’Derrion: Got to go Mr. Bones, business calls, see you very soon.
*Marcus disconnects and only Bobby fills the screen now. *
Bones: Wowzas! You heard it here first fans, Marcus Ka’Derrion is back to 100% and is in the Bash with Supreme Machine, Oliver Main, El Diablo Blanco, Matt Knox, Colton Maxim and Max Daemon! What a fantastic event that is shaping up to be, and what fantastic action we still have to come tonight after these messages.
*We cut backstage, where Bobby Bones is standing in one of the hallways of the Ball Arena. He gives his professional smile towards the camera.*
Bobby Bones: Hello, TPW fans, I’m here waiting for a chance to speak to… well, speak of the devil, here he comes!
*Behind Bobby, you can see three men making their way down the hallway, carrying on a spirited conversation. We can see “Chronic” Chris Page, “The King of the Midcarders” Mark Flynn, and the TPW International Champion, Peter Vaughn. Bobby raises a hand to the group, but they don’t seem to even notice him, continuing on past him as they continue to discuss business. Bobby, looking stunned for a second, steps after them.*
Bobby Bones: Excuse me… EXCUSE me, Peter Vaughn!!
*Vaughn finally looks backwards, then shakes his head, giving a resigned sigh.*
Peter Vaughn: See, Mark, this is some of the stuff you have to put up with here. You guys head on, I’ll catch up.
*The others depart, as Vaughn turns back to Bobby.*
Peter Vaughn: So what can I do for you, Bobby?
Bobby Bones: … you “have to put up with” me?
Peter Vaughn: It’s a, uh, figure of speech. Nothing to be too concerned with, Bobby.
Bobby Bones: I see.
Peter Vaughn: Don’t get offended, Bobs, you know you’re my favorite interviewer in TPW.
Bobby Bones: There’s only myself and Sandy Marshall, Terry’s niece.
Peter Vaughn: Oh, right. I forgot about Sandy. Anyhow, what do you want to talk about?
*Bobby takes a moment to channel his professionalism, before continuing on.*
Bobby Bones: I just wanted to talk to you about recent events here in Thunder Pro Wrestling…
Peter Vaughn: You mean like my victory at Music City Mayhem, once again staying the TPW International Champion?
Bobby Bones: I WOULD like to talk about that match, and what happened near the end of it involving Mark Flynn’s unmasking…
Peter Vaughn: Oh, that’s old news already, Bobby. What you should be more interested in is the fact that I’m approaching four months as the greatest TPW International Champion in history.
Bobby Bones: Again, I have to remind our viewers that you’re the ONLY person to hold that belt, so being the greatest is an easy bar to clear…
Peter Vaughn: Are you insulting my reign, Bobby?
*For a second, Vaughn’s confident mask cracks, and we see his glare towards Bobby, who quickly raises his hands.*
Bobby Bones: I wouldn’t dream of it.
Peter Vaughn: Okay then. Because I’m tired of people trying to downplay my successes. I’m the champion for a reason, and that reason is that nobody can take this belt away from me. You know how desperate Terry Marshall’s getting in trying to end my reign? He’s trying repeats, like “The War Queen” Leah Aguero.
Bobby Bones: Well, now, Leah earned another title opportunity by defeating Jonny C at…
Peter Vaughn: But WHY was she even given that chance in the first place, Bobby? I beat Leah. She should definitely not be in line for another shot. Why not Xavier Lux? Why not my man, Flynn? What about Warthog, huh, Bobby?
*Vaughn can’t stop a laugh from slipping out while saying Warthog’s name. Bobby shakes his head.*
Bobby Bones: Whether you like it or not, Mr. Vaughn, Leah’s going to be your opponent at The Bohemian Bash. You’re going to have to defeat her a second time in order to retain your championship.
Peter Vaughn: You know, when people fight for a second time, the match stipulations are usually increased to make it more interesting. We don’t want the wrestling fans to be bored, now, do we?
Bobby Bones: Are you saying that your match at The Bohemian Bash is going to be a specialty match?
Peter Vaughn: Maybe, Bobby, maybe. I’ll get back to you on that. For now, I’ve got other things to take care of, so I’ll see you soon, okay? Give Sandy my best.
*Vaughn abruptly turns and walks away, not even listening for a reply. Bobby Bones watches him go, looking annoyed at the way the champ ended the interview. He shrugs, though, and walks off, still professional as always. The shot then fades to the ring. *
Steve Cotton: The next match is scheduled for one fall, and is an Opening Round match for the Prestige Title Tournament! Introducing first…
*As the opening riff to “Stasis” by Pallbearer begins to play the arena goes dark as moving pillars of purple light begin to move over the crowd. As the lyrics start a bright white light illuminates the stage.*
“Ain't it hard
To find a new start
When you don't really want
To change”
*Tyberius Voronin makes his way through the curtain as the white light turns to a dark purple. He stands near the entrance peering out at the crowd in his floor length crow feather covered vest.*
“Waste away
Clone your moments
Every day you know
Things will stay the same”
Steve Cotton: Standing 5’8” and weighing 210 lbs… from Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia… here is Tyberius Voronin!!
*Voronin begins to slowly make his way down the entrance way. Fist bumping those who reach out to him along the way.*
“This place
So hollow
Seems like a prison cell to me”
*Voronin walks once around the ringside area before climbing up the ring steps. He wipes his feet on the apron before looking out at the crowd again which is followed by him entering the ring.*
“A bed of lies
The place where you hide
Is that enough
To get you by?”
*Voronin walks over to the far corner and begins to climb. He perches one foot on the top rope and another on the middle. A deep breath is taken right before he leans his head back. Arms start to rise up and palms open up to the sky. Those familiar with him begin to chant “wad-jet-hotep”.*
“Your face
So hollow
Do you need a reason to smile again”
*His arms drop and he takes in the moment before he jumps down. He removes his vest and hands it to the ring attendant before resting back into the corner.*
“Your life is worth too much
To waste the whole thing
Wasted and wrapped up
In yourself”
Mark Markson: Tyberius has shown himself to be one of the most talented wrestlers in TPW. But it’s been a series of starts and stops for him lately.
Harry Hotcakes: Most of that has been due to his feud with Jonny C. Tyberius & Jonny fought to a Draw at Thunder In Paradise, with Tyberius winning the rematch on Fury. But then Jonny won the re-rematch in the Triple Threat match also involving El Diablo Blanco.
Mark Markson: So, really, that means they’re tied again, correct?
Harry Hotcakes: Yep, we’re definitely going to need another match! But for now, Tyberius has a new goal, moving forward in the Prestige Title Tournament!
Steve Cotton: And now, his opponent…
*The lights dim slightly in the arena, drawing everyone's attention to the entryway. The beginning to "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" by Bebe Rexha starts to play, with a variety of images splicing across the screen in rapid succession. There seem to be shots of a woman pulling on her hair & twisting around, cut with shots from cartoons and anime, going back and forth. Flickering lights are added in, making the song feel more chaotic.*
"I'm Tired Of Trying To Be Normal!
I'm Always Overthinking!
I'm Driving Myself Crazy,
So What If I'm Fudgeing Crazy?!"
*The crowd is singing along with the lyrics, loving the song, as spotlights begin to focus on the entrance, turning on one after the other. The curtain begins billowing, as if ready to blow open at any time. The images on screen are accelerating along with the pace of the song.*
"And I Don't Need Your Quick Fix,
I Don't Want Your Prescriptions.
Just Cause You Say I'm Crazy,
So What If I'm Fudgeing Crazy?!
And I'm Gonna Show You!"
Steve Cotton: Standing 5’1” and weighing 125 lbs… from Cape May, New Jersey… here is Khloe Cox!!!
*Just as the song hits its main chorus, the curtains fly wide open, showing Khloe Cox standing there with her head bowed. The crowd roars in excitement at her sudden appearance. Cox's head pops up at "Loco Manic", showcasing an insane grin as she starts to bounce her way towards the ramp, feeling the flow of the music.*
"Loco Maniac,
Sick Bitch, Psychopath,
Yeah, I'm Gonna Show You,
I'm Gonna Show You,
Yeah, I'm Gonna Show You,
Mental, Out My Brain,
Bat Poop, Going Insane!
I'm Gonna Show You, I'm Gonna Show You"
*Cox hops up onto the apron, turning towards the crowd for a second before flipping herself into the ring. She moves to a neutral corner, with a slightly scary smile still locked onto her face. As Cox climbs up the turnbuckle, looking across the cheering crowd as if searching for something, her smile begins to fade, replaced by an intense energy that shows she's ready for a serious conflict tonight.*
Mark Markson: We’re seeing a major change in Khloe here tonight, aren’t we, Hotcakes?
Harry Hotcakes: New theme music, and apparently a new attitude for “Kartoon” Khloe Cox. It’s actually a little bit creepy. I miss the more bubbly Khloe, if I’m being honest.
Mark Markson: Well, Khloe has been looking to make some progress here in TPW. This could be the change that helps propel her to the top of the federation.
*The bell rings.*
Harry Hotcakes: Time to find out who’s moving on!
Mark Markson: For either of these competitors, this would be a huge victory here tonight. Who’s going to seize that brass ring?
*Tyberius takes one more moment to tell the referee, Dizzy Dan, to make sure and call this match the correct way. Dizzy Dan agrees, saying he always does, which gets a dubious look from Tyberius. He steps away from the referee… and Cox comes racing in with a charge, leaping up and catching the surprised Tyberius with a leaping tackle!! Tyberius is down, as Cox immediately jumps on top of him, punching away at him furiously with both arms!! Tyberius manages to knock her off, getting to his feet, but Cox leaps back on him, landing a spinning DDT!! She stays on top, holding on as Dizzy Dan manages to get into position…
1!
2!
And Tyberius pushes Cox off of him, getting to his feet. He angrily swings at Cox, who ducks under it, then jumps up onto Tyberius’ shoulders, getting her feet around to grapevine Tyberius’ other arm and yank him backwards into a Crucifix pinning combination!!
1!
2!
And Tyberius kicks out again!*
Mark Markson: Wow! What a savage start from Khloe Cox here tonight!
Harry Hotcakes: She’s not messing around! This is a whole new Khloe! And I gotta admit, I’m a little scared of her!
*Khloe stays on the offensive, chopping away with chest shots on the staggered Tyberius. The crowd tries to count along, but Cox is throwing them faster than normal, not waiting for the fans. With Tyberius leaning over, wincing at the shots to his chest, Cox runs back to the ropes, gaining momentum. She charges in… and Tyberius spins into the Delirium Trigger (Discus Sweeping Lariat), knocking Cox to the mat!! Tyberius takes full advantage, jumping on top for the cover…
1!
2!
And Cox is able to shove her shoulder off the mat in time!*
Harry Hotcakes: That’s the danger with such a furious attack. Khloe left an opening, and Tyberius made her pay!
Mark Markson: At least now he has a chance to get his bearings after such a quick start to this one.
*Tyberius has Cox up now, hanging onto her to remain in control. He pulls her in close, taking her over with an Exploder Suplex! Cox rolls away, stunned, as Tyberius gets back to his feet. He nods, feeling more in control now, as he follows Cox towards near the ropes. He lifts Cox up again, keeping her in position, and gets her in the air easily in order to deliver the Privet (Northern Lights Bomb)!!! The crowd seems torn, cheering each move while feeling the pain for each fan favorite, as Tyberius makes another cover…
1!
2!
TH- No, Cox kicks out!*
Mark Markson: It’s rare for Voronin to be the larger athlete in a match, and he’s taking full advantage of it tonight.
Harry Hotcakes: He can throw around Khloe easily, but he’ll need to find a way to keep her down if he wants to move on.
*Dizzy Dan waits to the side now, watching as Tyberius gets Cox back up once again. He sets her up for another suplex, lifting her high into the air. But Cox reverses on the way down, managing to land feet-first behind her foe. Before Tyberius can get turned around, Cox is twisting him to the mat with a school girl pin!
1!
2!
And Tyberius manages to get free in time! He leaps up, but Cox is there to meet him, giving out a scream as she grabs him by the throat with both hands… and pulls off a legsweep chokeslam variation!! The crowd, shocked, finally gives a cheer as Cox stays on top, hanging onto the shoulders…
1!
2!
THR- No, Tyberius shoves a shoulder up in time!*
Harry Hotcakes: What the heck was that??
Mark Markson: We’re seeing sides of a Khloe Cox that have previously been hidden away from the world!
Harry Hotcakes: I gotta say, I love to root for Khloe, but I’ll be happy if they stay inside the ring for this one, and nowhere near us!
*Cox is fired up now, demanding that Tyberius get up. He struggles upwards, trying to clear the cobwebs in his head, as Cox marches over to him. She hits a few more chops, doing more damage to his chest, before Cox locks up with him, trying for an armdrag takedown. But Tyberius manages to block it, then jumps up quickly before Cox can brace herself, wrapping around her arm and yanking her to the ground with the Wadjethotep Special (Flying Armbar)!!!! He clings to Cox’s arm, pulling away, as Cox lets out a shriek, trying to get free!*
Mark Markson: The submission is applied! This could be it, Hotcakes!
Harry Hotcakes: As crazed as Khloe is now, though, would she even tap out? I’m not sure she’s capable!
Mark Markson: Then Tyberius might be going home with a souvenir!!
*The fans are still split, with some chanting for Tyberius, while others are screaming for Cox to get free. She’s still fighting, kicking wildly with her legs, as Dizzy Dan gets close to check on her. Tyberius tries to keep it locked in, but Cox is pushing him backwards, fighting for every inch. Tyberius refuses to drop the hold, though, even as he’s pushed out off the edge of the apron!! He leans back, doing more damage, but with the ropes now involved, Dizzy Dan starts a count, finally forcing the break, with Tyberius letting go and ending up outside the ring!*
Mark Markson: Khloe’s arm has to feel like hamburger right now!
Harry Hotcakes: C’mon, Mark, now’s not the time to think about food! We’ve got a match to call!
Mark Markson: That’s not what I meant, and you know it, Hotcakes!
*Tyberius takes a quick walk outside, slapping hands with a few fans, showing his confidence in having the upper hand. Meanwhile, in the ring, Dizzy Dan is checking on Cox, who has been rocking back and forth, her face hidden from sight as she massages her arm. Dizzy Dan puts a hand on her shoulder, asking if she can continue. Suddenly, Cox looks up at him, sporting a malicious grin. She gets to her feet so quickly that the referee jumps backwards, startled, apparently ignoring any lingering pain. She turns towards the ropes and runs forward, landing a baseball slide that knocks Tyberius down, and lands on top of him, standing over him, the grin still in place.*
Harry Hotcakes: Whoa!! Where’s this coming from?
Mark Markson: I really don’t like the look of malice on Khloe’s face…
*Before Tyberius can start to get up, Cox is stomping away on him, seemingly enjoying every hit. Tyberius tries to crawl away, grabbing for the apron, but as he hauls himself up, Cox grabs him by the head… and begins banging him again and again into the apron edge!! Tyberius looks woozy, with Cox shoving him back under the ropes and following, suddenly in complete control due to her personality shift. Tyberius struggles to get up, looking out of it, but Cox isn’t giving him any time to recover, racing in and landing a sliding uppercut that knocks him onto his back! The crowd is sounding a bit mixed, as they’re shocked themselves by Cox’s sudden savagery.*
Mark Markson: “The Lunatic” Khloe Cox is definitely making her first appearance in TPW here tonight! This lady has just become a terror to Tyberius!
Harry Hotcakes: Quick, someone play the Looney Tunes theme! I miss the loveable Khloe!
*Dizzy Dan is keeping his distance now as Cox stands over the stunned Tyberius, letting out a laugh that raises goosebumps on those fans close enough to it. She drops, grabbing Tyberius’ arms and applying the Say Uncle submission (Chicken Wing)!!! She twists as far as she can, leaving Tyberius yelling out, completely at her mercy. The referee slips in, checking on Tyberius, who can’t find a way out. He’s suddenly nodding, so Dizzy Dan turns and signals for the bell, bringing this one to a close!*
Steve Cotton: Here is your winner, moving on in the Prestige Tournament… Khloe Cox!!
Mark Markson: Tyberius was forced to say uncle!
Harry Hotcakes: He said it, Khloe, he said it! Let him go!!
*Despite the bell ringing, Cox hasn’t released the hold yet. Dizzy Dan is grabbing at her, trying to free Tyberius, as Cox is letting out a short scream, refusing to break. As the referee pulls at her… the lights suddenly go out!*
Mark Markson: Whoa!
Harry Hotcakes: AHHH!!
*After a second, the lights come back up, with Dizzy Dan leaning over the injured Tyberius, checking on him. Standing nearby, her hands behind her as she sways back and forth, is Khloe Cox. She has an innocent smile on her face now, as she waves to the fans in attendance. Dizzy Dan slowly walks over to her, a little concerned, and raises her arm as the winner, with Khloe hopping up and down, excited.*
Harry Hotcakes: So I’ve just learned that I’m afraid of the dark again. Thanks, Khloe.
Mark Markson: It seems like Khloe is back to her old self again. Not only that, but she’s moving on in the tournament! As for Tyberius, it definitely was a bad night to compete.
Harry Hotcakes: I hope his shoulder isn’t out of its socket. He looks like he’s really hurting.
Mark Markson: We’ll have to get an update on him later. For now, whether you call her “Kartoon” or “The Lunatic”, Khloe Cox advances!
*Cox goes outside the ring, celebrating with the fans, having no concern for the man still laying in the ring behind her. The shot focuses on Cox giving a devilish smile as she hugs a fan and then fades to commercial.*
*We cut backstage, where Bobby Bones is standing in one of the hallways of the Ball Arena. He gives his professional smile towards the camera.*
Bobby Bones: Hello, TPW fans, I’m here waiting for a chance to speak to… well, speak of the devil, here he comes!
*Behind Bobby, you can see three men making their way down the hallway, carrying on a spirited conversation. We can see “Chronic” Chris Page, “The King of the Midcarders” Mark Flynn, and the TPW International Champion, Peter Vaughn. Bobby raises a hand to the group, but they don’t seem to even notice him, continuing on past him as they continue to discuss business. Bobby, looking stunned for a second, steps after them.*
Bobby Bones: Excuse me… EXCUSE me, Peter Vaughn!!
*Vaughn finally looks backwards, then shakes his head, giving a resigned sigh.*
Peter Vaughn: See, Mark, this is some of the stuff you have to put up with here. You guys head on, I’ll catch up.
*The others depart, as Vaughn turns back to Bobby.*
Peter Vaughn: So what can I do for you, Bobby?
Bobby Bones: … you “have to put up with” me?
Peter Vaughn: It’s a, uh, figure of speech. Nothing to be too concerned with, Bobby.
Bobby Bones: I see.
Peter Vaughn: Don’t get offended, Bobs, you know you’re my favorite interviewer in TPW.
Bobby Bones: There’s only myself and Sandy Marshall, Terry’s niece.
Peter Vaughn: Oh, right. I forgot about Sandy. Anyhow, what do you want to talk about?
*Bobby takes a moment to channel his professionalism, before continuing on.*
Bobby Bones: I just wanted to talk to you about recent events here in Thunder Pro Wrestling…
Peter Vaughn: You mean like my victory at Music City Mayhem, once again staying the TPW International Champion?
Bobby Bones: I WOULD like to talk about that match, and what happened near the end of it involving Mark Flynn’s unmasking…
Peter Vaughn: Oh, that’s old news already, Bobby. What you should be more interested in is the fact that I’m approaching four months as the greatest TPW International Champion in history.
Bobby Bones: Again, I have to remind our viewers that you’re the ONLY person to hold that belt, so being the greatest is an easy bar to clear…
Peter Vaughn: Are you insulting my reign, Bobby?
*For a second, Vaughn’s confident mask cracks, and we see his glare towards Bobby, who quickly raises his hands.*
Bobby Bones: I wouldn’t dream of it.
Peter Vaughn: Okay then. Because I’m tired of people trying to downplay my successes. I’m the champion for a reason, and that reason is that nobody can take this belt away from me. You know how desperate Terry Marshall’s getting in trying to end my reign? He’s trying repeats, like “The War Queen” Leah Aguero.
Bobby Bones: Well, now, Leah earned another title opportunity by defeating Jonny C at…
Peter Vaughn: But WHY was she even given that chance in the first place, Bobby? I beat Leah. She should definitely not be in line for another shot. Why not Xavier Lux? Why not my man, Flynn? What about Warthog, huh, Bobby?
*Vaughn can’t stop a laugh from slipping out while saying Warthog’s name. Bobby shakes his head.*
Bobby Bones: Whether you like it or not, Mr. Vaughn, Leah’s going to be your opponent at The Bohemian Bash. You’re going to have to defeat her a second time in order to retain your championship.
Peter Vaughn: You know, when people fight for a second time, the match stipulations are usually increased to make it more interesting. We don’t want the wrestling fans to be bored, now, do we?
Bobby Bones: Are you saying that your match at The Bohemian Bash is going to be a specialty match?
Peter Vaughn: Maybe, Bobby, maybe. I’ll get back to you on that. For now, I’ve got other things to take care of, so I’ll see you soon, okay? Give Sandy my best.
*Vaughn abruptly turns and walks away, not even listening for a reply. Bobby Bones watches him go, looking annoyed at the way the champ ended the interview. He shrugs, though, and walks off, still professional as always. The shot then fades to the ring. *
Steve Cotton: The next match is scheduled for one fall, and is an Opening Round match for the Prestige Title Tournament! Introducing first…
*As the opening riff to “Stasis” by Pallbearer begins to play the arena goes dark as moving pillars of purple light begin to move over the crowd. As the lyrics start a bright white light illuminates the stage.*
“Ain't it hard
To find a new start
When you don't really want
To change”
*Tyberius Voronin makes his way through the curtain as the white light turns to a dark purple. He stands near the entrance peering out at the crowd in his floor length crow feather covered vest.*
“Waste away
Clone your moments
Every day you know
Things will stay the same”
Steve Cotton: Standing 5’8” and weighing 210 lbs… from Listvyanka, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia… here is Tyberius Voronin!!
*Voronin begins to slowly make his way down the entrance way. Fist bumping those who reach out to him along the way.*
“This place
So hollow
Seems like a prison cell to me”
*Voronin walks once around the ringside area before climbing up the ring steps. He wipes his feet on the apron before looking out at the crowd again which is followed by him entering the ring.*
“A bed of lies
The place where you hide
Is that enough
To get you by?”
*Voronin walks over to the far corner and begins to climb. He perches one foot on the top rope and another on the middle. A deep breath is taken right before he leans his head back. Arms start to rise up and palms open up to the sky. Those familiar with him begin to chant “wad-jet-hotep”.*
“Your face
So hollow
Do you need a reason to smile again”
*His arms drop and he takes in the moment before he jumps down. He removes his vest and hands it to the ring attendant before resting back into the corner.*
“Your life is worth too much
To waste the whole thing
Wasted and wrapped up
In yourself”
Mark Markson: Tyberius has shown himself to be one of the most talented wrestlers in TPW. But it’s been a series of starts and stops for him lately.
Harry Hotcakes: Most of that has been due to his feud with Jonny C. Tyberius & Jonny fought to a Draw at Thunder In Paradise, with Tyberius winning the rematch on Fury. But then Jonny won the re-rematch in the Triple Threat match also involving El Diablo Blanco.
Mark Markson: So, really, that means they’re tied again, correct?
Harry Hotcakes: Yep, we’re definitely going to need another match! But for now, Tyberius has a new goal, moving forward in the Prestige Title Tournament!
Steve Cotton: And now, his opponent…
*The lights dim slightly in the arena, drawing everyone's attention to the entryway. The beginning to "I'm Gonna Show You Crazy" by Bebe Rexha starts to play, with a variety of images splicing across the screen in rapid succession. There seem to be shots of a woman pulling on her hair & twisting around, cut with shots from cartoons and anime, going back and forth. Flickering lights are added in, making the song feel more chaotic.*
"I'm Tired Of Trying To Be Normal!
I'm Always Overthinking!
I'm Driving Myself Crazy,
So What If I'm Fudgeing Crazy?!"
*The crowd is singing along with the lyrics, loving the song, as spotlights begin to focus on the entrance, turning on one after the other. The curtain begins billowing, as if ready to blow open at any time. The images on screen are accelerating along with the pace of the song.*
"And I Don't Need Your Quick Fix,
I Don't Want Your Prescriptions.
Just Cause You Say I'm Crazy,
So What If I'm Fudgeing Crazy?!
And I'm Gonna Show You!"
Steve Cotton: Standing 5’1” and weighing 125 lbs… from Cape May, New Jersey… here is Khloe Cox!!!
*Just as the song hits its main chorus, the curtains fly wide open, showing Khloe Cox standing there with her head bowed. The crowd roars in excitement at her sudden appearance. Cox's head pops up at "Loco Manic", showcasing an insane grin as she starts to bounce her way towards the ramp, feeling the flow of the music.*
"Loco Maniac,
Sick Bitch, Psychopath,
Yeah, I'm Gonna Show You,
I'm Gonna Show You,
Yeah, I'm Gonna Show You,
Mental, Out My Brain,
Bat Poop, Going Insane!
I'm Gonna Show You, I'm Gonna Show You"
*Cox hops up onto the apron, turning towards the crowd for a second before flipping herself into the ring. She moves to a neutral corner, with a slightly scary smile still locked onto her face. As Cox climbs up the turnbuckle, looking across the cheering crowd as if searching for something, her smile begins to fade, replaced by an intense energy that shows she's ready for a serious conflict tonight.*
Mark Markson: We’re seeing a major change in Khloe here tonight, aren’t we, Hotcakes?
Harry Hotcakes: New theme music, and apparently a new attitude for “Kartoon” Khloe Cox. It’s actually a little bit creepy. I miss the more bubbly Khloe, if I’m being honest.
Mark Markson: Well, Khloe has been looking to make some progress here in TPW. This could be the change that helps propel her to the top of the federation.
*The bell rings.*
Harry Hotcakes: Time to find out who’s moving on!
Mark Markson: For either of these competitors, this would be a huge victory here tonight. Who’s going to seize that brass ring?
*Tyberius takes one more moment to tell the referee, Dizzy Dan, to make sure and call this match the correct way. Dizzy Dan agrees, saying he always does, which gets a dubious look from Tyberius. He steps away from the referee… and Cox comes racing in with a charge, leaping up and catching the surprised Tyberius with a leaping tackle!! Tyberius is down, as Cox immediately jumps on top of him, punching away at him furiously with both arms!! Tyberius manages to knock her off, getting to his feet, but Cox leaps back on him, landing a spinning DDT!! She stays on top, holding on as Dizzy Dan manages to get into position…
1!
2!
And Tyberius pushes Cox off of him, getting to his feet. He angrily swings at Cox, who ducks under it, then jumps up onto Tyberius’ shoulders, getting her feet around to grapevine Tyberius’ other arm and yank him backwards into a Crucifix pinning combination!!
1!
2!
And Tyberius kicks out again!*
Mark Markson: Wow! What a savage start from Khloe Cox here tonight!
Harry Hotcakes: She’s not messing around! This is a whole new Khloe! And I gotta admit, I’m a little scared of her!
*Khloe stays on the offensive, chopping away with chest shots on the staggered Tyberius. The crowd tries to count along, but Cox is throwing them faster than normal, not waiting for the fans. With Tyberius leaning over, wincing at the shots to his chest, Cox runs back to the ropes, gaining momentum. She charges in… and Tyberius spins into the Delirium Trigger (Discus Sweeping Lariat), knocking Cox to the mat!! Tyberius takes full advantage, jumping on top for the cover…
1!
2!
And Cox is able to shove her shoulder off the mat in time!*
Harry Hotcakes: That’s the danger with such a furious attack. Khloe left an opening, and Tyberius made her pay!
Mark Markson: At least now he has a chance to get his bearings after such a quick start to this one.
*Tyberius has Cox up now, hanging onto her to remain in control. He pulls her in close, taking her over with an Exploder Suplex! Cox rolls away, stunned, as Tyberius gets back to his feet. He nods, feeling more in control now, as he follows Cox towards near the ropes. He lifts Cox up again, keeping her in position, and gets her in the air easily in order to deliver the Privet (Northern Lights Bomb)!!! The crowd seems torn, cheering each move while feeling the pain for each fan favorite, as Tyberius makes another cover…
1!
2!
TH- No, Cox kicks out!*
Mark Markson: It’s rare for Voronin to be the larger athlete in a match, and he’s taking full advantage of it tonight.
Harry Hotcakes: He can throw around Khloe easily, but he’ll need to find a way to keep her down if he wants to move on.
*Dizzy Dan waits to the side now, watching as Tyberius gets Cox back up once again. He sets her up for another suplex, lifting her high into the air. But Cox reverses on the way down, managing to land feet-first behind her foe. Before Tyberius can get turned around, Cox is twisting him to the mat with a school girl pin!
1!
2!
And Tyberius manages to get free in time! He leaps up, but Cox is there to meet him, giving out a scream as she grabs him by the throat with both hands… and pulls off a legsweep chokeslam variation!! The crowd, shocked, finally gives a cheer as Cox stays on top, hanging onto the shoulders…
1!
2!
THR- No, Tyberius shoves a shoulder up in time!*
Harry Hotcakes: What the heck was that??
Mark Markson: We’re seeing sides of a Khloe Cox that have previously been hidden away from the world!
Harry Hotcakes: I gotta say, I love to root for Khloe, but I’ll be happy if they stay inside the ring for this one, and nowhere near us!
*Cox is fired up now, demanding that Tyberius get up. He struggles upwards, trying to clear the cobwebs in his head, as Cox marches over to him. She hits a few more chops, doing more damage to his chest, before Cox locks up with him, trying for an armdrag takedown. But Tyberius manages to block it, then jumps up quickly before Cox can brace herself, wrapping around her arm and yanking her to the ground with the Wadjethotep Special (Flying Armbar)!!!! He clings to Cox’s arm, pulling away, as Cox lets out a shriek, trying to get free!*
Mark Markson: The submission is applied! This could be it, Hotcakes!
Harry Hotcakes: As crazed as Khloe is now, though, would she even tap out? I’m not sure she’s capable!
Mark Markson: Then Tyberius might be going home with a souvenir!!
*The fans are still split, with some chanting for Tyberius, while others are screaming for Cox to get free. She’s still fighting, kicking wildly with her legs, as Dizzy Dan gets close to check on her. Tyberius tries to keep it locked in, but Cox is pushing him backwards, fighting for every inch. Tyberius refuses to drop the hold, though, even as he’s pushed out off the edge of the apron!! He leans back, doing more damage, but with the ropes now involved, Dizzy Dan starts a count, finally forcing the break, with Tyberius letting go and ending up outside the ring!*
Mark Markson: Khloe’s arm has to feel like hamburger right now!
Harry Hotcakes: C’mon, Mark, now’s not the time to think about food! We’ve got a match to call!
Mark Markson: That’s not what I meant, and you know it, Hotcakes!
*Tyberius takes a quick walk outside, slapping hands with a few fans, showing his confidence in having the upper hand. Meanwhile, in the ring, Dizzy Dan is checking on Cox, who has been rocking back and forth, her face hidden from sight as she massages her arm. Dizzy Dan puts a hand on her shoulder, asking if she can continue. Suddenly, Cox looks up at him, sporting a malicious grin. She gets to her feet so quickly that the referee jumps backwards, startled, apparently ignoring any lingering pain. She turns towards the ropes and runs forward, landing a baseball slide that knocks Tyberius down, and lands on top of him, standing over him, the grin still in place.*
Harry Hotcakes: Whoa!! Where’s this coming from?
Mark Markson: I really don’t like the look of malice on Khloe’s face…
*Before Tyberius can start to get up, Cox is stomping away on him, seemingly enjoying every hit. Tyberius tries to crawl away, grabbing for the apron, but as he hauls himself up, Cox grabs him by the head… and begins banging him again and again into the apron edge!! Tyberius looks woozy, with Cox shoving him back under the ropes and following, suddenly in complete control due to her personality shift. Tyberius struggles to get up, looking out of it, but Cox isn’t giving him any time to recover, racing in and landing a sliding uppercut that knocks him onto his back! The crowd is sounding a bit mixed, as they’re shocked themselves by Cox’s sudden savagery.*
Mark Markson: “The Lunatic” Khloe Cox is definitely making her first appearance in TPW here tonight! This lady has just become a terror to Tyberius!
Harry Hotcakes: Quick, someone play the Looney Tunes theme! I miss the loveable Khloe!
*Dizzy Dan is keeping his distance now as Cox stands over the stunned Tyberius, letting out a laugh that raises goosebumps on those fans close enough to it. She drops, grabbing Tyberius’ arms and applying the Say Uncle submission (Chicken Wing)!!! She twists as far as she can, leaving Tyberius yelling out, completely at her mercy. The referee slips in, checking on Tyberius, who can’t find a way out. He’s suddenly nodding, so Dizzy Dan turns and signals for the bell, bringing this one to a close!*
Steve Cotton: Here is your winner, moving on in the Prestige Tournament… Khloe Cox!!
Mark Markson: Tyberius was forced to say uncle!
Harry Hotcakes: He said it, Khloe, he said it! Let him go!!
*Despite the bell ringing, Cox hasn’t released the hold yet. Dizzy Dan is grabbing at her, trying to free Tyberius, as Cox is letting out a short scream, refusing to break. As the referee pulls at her… the lights suddenly go out!*
Mark Markson: Whoa!
Harry Hotcakes: AHHH!!
*After a second, the lights come back up, with Dizzy Dan leaning over the injured Tyberius, checking on him. Standing nearby, her hands behind her as she sways back and forth, is Khloe Cox. She has an innocent smile on her face now, as she waves to the fans in attendance. Dizzy Dan slowly walks over to her, a little concerned, and raises her arm as the winner, with Khloe hopping up and down, excited.*
Harry Hotcakes: So I’ve just learned that I’m afraid of the dark again. Thanks, Khloe.
Mark Markson: It seems like Khloe is back to her old self again. Not only that, but she’s moving on in the tournament! As for Tyberius, it definitely was a bad night to compete.
Harry Hotcakes: I hope his shoulder isn’t out of its socket. He looks like he’s really hurting.
Mark Markson: We’ll have to get an update on him later. For now, whether you call her “Kartoon” or “The Lunatic”, Khloe Cox advances!
*Cox goes outside the ring, celebrating with the fans, having no concern for the man still laying in the ring behind her. The shot focuses on Cox giving a devilish smile as she hugs a fan and then fades to commercial.*
*We come back from commercial break, and inside the ring, there is a huge (we’re talking, half the size of the ring) cake in the shape of the poop emoji, smiling face and all. The crowd is on their feet, some laughing, some curious as to what this could be but clearly it has to do with either The Influence or the Malvados, due to their recent, um, poop wars feud that ended at the Music City Mayhem show with the Malvados escaping with the win yet again. Steve Cotton is inside the ring. *
Steve Cotton: Damas y caballeros, please welcome the team that is STILL your Duos Champions…. VIC-TORRRRRR, HEC-TORRRR… The Malvaaaaado Brothers!
*Si Señor" by Control Machete begins to play and the crowd looks towards the entrance, anticipating the appearance of the most famous lowrider in all of wrestling, but no lo-lo comes out. The crowd begins to stir, wondering what’s going on, but then pyro goes off in the four corners of the ring, startling the crowd and bringing their attention back to the ring where the poop cake explodes, sending cake pieces everywhere and revealing both Malvado brothers and Leslie Jimenez inside! Confetti and candy now shoot up in the air while balloons come down from the rafters and the crowd is loving it.*
Markson: It’s fiesta time Harry!
Hotcakes: I’ve done seen it all Mark… You know, I usually prefer scantily clad women jumping out of cakes, normal cakes, not poop ones, so this, this is a huge turn off…
Markson: Well, Leslie was in there...
Hotcakes: She’s wearing a normal business suit Mark, that don’t count.
*The Malvados exit what’s left of the cake and help Leslie out. They each head to a corner, climb it and unstrap the belts from around their waist and raise them proudly. Leslie asks for a mic and gets one handed to her right of way. After the brief celebration, the brothers hop down and go stand next to Leslie as the music dies out. *
Leslie Jimenez: Before we get started, Mr. Cotton, can we hear that intro again… not all of it, just from ‘and still…’
*Cotton, who isn’t used to special requests, quickly gets to his feet to oblige. *
Steve Cotton: and STIIIIIILL… Your Duos Champions… The Malvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaado Brothers!
*The crowd cheers loudly and Cotton sits down, feeling proud of himself. Leslie smiles from ear to ear, so do the Malvados, we assume. *
Leslie Jimenez: Thank you Mr. Cotton, that sounded really nice. You know, before Music City Mayem, there were a lot of haters out there saying we didn’t deserve to be the champions, that our win, excuse me, wins! Against Matthew Knox and his partner, whatever her name is, were flukes. Yet, it is us who think that the win The Influence got over us at the S.E.X. Cup was a complete fluke and so, at Music City Mayhem we knocked two birds with one stone.
*Hector interrupts. *
Hector Malvado: Cuatro.
Leslie Jimenez: Huh?
Hector Malvado: Cuatro birds.
Leslie Jimenez: The hell are you talking about?
*Victor jumps in.*
Victor Malvado: Two teams, four people, so you know, four-
Leslie Jimenez: Callate pendejo! There is a reason I talk, and you guys are the eye candy. Just stand there, be quiet and wave.
*The brothers begin waving, taking turns at each side of the ring, the fans start waving back. Leslie rubs her temple. *
Leslie Jimenez: THE POINT IS! We beat The Influence to show that their win was, indeed, a fluke and we retained our Duos Championships, showing that we deserve to be champions. Now, we are the original tag team in TPW, we were the first ones to sign, and as we stand here right now, we are the last ones left. Look at the long list of teams that have come through, and this doesn’t even include all the teams that participated in the Cup... Apex?
Hector Malvado: Adios!
Leslie Jimenez: Exiles?
Victor Malvado: Broken.
Leslie Jimenez:SCRS?
Hector Malvado: Quien?
Leslie Jimenez: Never/More?
Victor Malvado: Never… more…
Leslie Jimenez: The Influence?
Hector Malvado: Flushed like caca…
Leslie Jimenez: See, there is no one left…
Victor Malvado: Well actually Leslie, there is one team left.
*Both Leslie and Hector turn to look at Victor, confused. *
Hector Malvado: Quien?
Leslie Jimenez: Who?
Victor Malvado: Oh, it’s a team so fierce… so strong… So devastating… Some even say, they should be in Seven Deadly Sins because they represent wrath…
*Hector and Leslie wait with bated breath, so do the crowd and even the commentating crew. *
Markson: Who is it, Harry? Did Terry sign someone new?
Hotcakes: Maybe, I know he’s not talking about Terry and me, we’re staying retired.
Victor Malvado: The Wrath… of the STORM!
*They all burst out laughing and some of the crowd is actually annoyed by this, though most find it funny as well… Poor Thunder and Lightning. *
Victor Malvado: I kid, I kid, there is no one left… We Malvados, are mucho evil! All are mucho afraid.
*Just then, "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC begins to play over the PA and the crowd pops again, happy to see Terry Marshall a second time. Marshall steps out to the top of the entrance way nodding his head and smirking. Marshall holds his hand up and both the music and the crowd dies down. *
Terry Marshall: YO MALVADOS!!! You dudes want to talk about there being no teams left in Thunder Pro to challenge for those Duo's championships. And you know you were right about that... WERE RIGHT!
*The Malvados look at each other and then at Leslie, wondering what Marshall is meaning. *
Terry Marshall: I say were right, because you really were, until about three hours ago, when pen was put to paper for a special signing. These two men are head trainers at the Champions Advantage training facility, both men have held championships across the globe, they are "THE BASTARD" HOLDEN ROSS AND "THE BULL OF THE NORTH" BUSTER GLOVES!!!
*The crowd pops as the arena goes black and the letters ZFG flash on the Jumbotron screen, synchronized with the lead guitar chord of “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine. White spotlights flash in random directions to the beat as anticipation builds in the crowd. 10 seconds into the song, two large shadows emerge on to the stage as the spotlights begin lighting them up. 20 seconds in, the lights in the arena fade in as ZFG, Buster Gloves and Holden Ross stand on either side of Terry Marshall. The members of ZFG rub their hands together and look ready for battle as the shot pans to the Malvados in the ring who look both unhappy and uncertain as they frantically communicate with Leslie. The shot fades from the Malvados to an ad for The Bohemian Bash. *
*The shot returns from the PPV ad spot to the ringside table where we once again join Markson and Hotckaes, both men looking very excited. *
Markson: Terry Marshall never ceases to surprise me, and the Thunder Pro fans. The Malvados needed legitimate challengers to face at Bohemian Bach, and Terry Marshall goes out and signs the head striking and head submission trainers from the Champions Advantage academy.
Hotcakes: Terry Marshall being the best owner in the history of professional wrestling should come as no surprise. His talents as a promoter and match maker never amaze me. Rumor has it he is even trying to sign the dream match of James Raven and Peter Vaughn. Only a mast mind like Terry Marshall could pull that off.
Markson: Do you know what else never ceases to amaze me?
Hotcakes: What?
Markson: Your ability to suck up.
Steve Cotton: Ladies and gentlemen the following is a round one tournament match for the Prestige Championship!
Markson: The Prestige championship is just that, a championship that will bring Prestige to the roster, will Jonny be the one to bring the prestige or will it be Father Thyme?
Hotcakes: Father Thyme is too new, but Jonny has been here a while and has not yet found gold. But he has found success and continues to fight the good fight, for those reasons alone I think he’ll be the one to get one step closer to the Prestige Title! Let’s go Jonny.
* O Holy Day begins to play as Father Thyme makes his way to the ring.*
Steve Cotton: Introducing first, weighting in at 240 pounds… Father Thyme!
*The lights in the arena dim and start to flash blue and green. An 8 bit version of Jonny C appears on the screen with an ax and swings in at the screen cracking it and yells here's Jonny. Pretty Fly for a White Guy blares over the pa system. Jonny C bursts through the curtain with his arms out. Jonny looks around the arena and laughs and walks down the ramp.*
Steve Cotton: and his opponent, from New Haven, Connecticut… Weighting in at 265 pounds… InFamous Jonny C!
*Jonny climbs the ring stairs stopping on the top step. He grabs the top rope and jumps over it. He immediately climbs the ropes and yells "You're looking at the greatest to ever set foot in a wrestling ring." *
Markson: Well winning the Prestige title will definitely help Jonny solidified himself as one of the greatest ever.
Hotcakes: Didn’t you hear him? He already is, he don’t need this or any title. Kid definitely has some cojones.
*Bell rings. *
Markson: We already have one wrestler moving on to the next round Harry, which one of these two superstars will join them?
Hotcakes: Gotta be Jonny, that creepy old dude… well… creeps me out.
*Jonny comes down from the corner and meets Father Thyme who is in the middle of the ring, cool, calm and collected, waiting for Jonny who begins talking smack to him. Father Thyme stays calmed, and appears to begin praying for Jonny but Jonny shakes his head in disgust and nails Father Thyme with a right hand! Father Thyme takes it and continues his prayer, Jonny nails him again with another right hand, another, another, one more! Father Thyme stumbles backwards but holds his ground and continues to pray, literately turning the other cheek. Jonny curses at him and then goes to bounce himself off the ropes, but as he does, Father Thyme clearly says ‘amen’, finishing his prayer and nailing Jonny in the face with a big boot! Jonny goes down hard holding his face in pain and Father Thyme drops to one knee, grabs Jonny by his hair and now he begins to pummel him with vicious right fists! The ref, Villano 6 for this one, warns Father Thyme, and gives him the five count, and he stops right at 4.5. Father Thyme then gets face to face with Villano, backing him up to the corner.*
Markson: Did you ever in your career have someone pray for you before they made you eat the bottom of their boot?
Hotcakes: Not once, we prayed in the back and kicked butt in the ring.
*Father Thyme turns to see Jonny getting to his feet, he goes to grab him by Jonny surprises him with a right punch to the gut, then grabbing his head and delivering a jawbreaker. Father Thyme stumbles backwards onto the corner where Jonny quickly moves in, hooking him for a suplex, no, dropping him with a brainbuster instead! Father Thyme is down and out but Jonny doesn’t go for the pin, instead climbing to the top turnbuckle. He shouts again that he is the greatest to ever set foot in a wrestling ring’ before jumping off and delivering a picture-perfect elbow drop! He quickly hooks Father Thyme’s leg for the pin!
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Two!
Kick out as Father Thyme sits up, but Jonny quickly applies rear chin lock. The ref checks to make sure is not a choke and then asks the Father if he wants to give up but he quickly waves him off and starts to get to his feet. He elbows Jonny in the mid-section hoping to get free, another, another, and one more shot and Jonny finally loses his grip. The Father goes to bounce himself off the ropes, but Jonny quickly grabs him by his hair and pulls him down hard to the mat, causing the ref and some of the fans to give him the business. *
Markson: Jonny controlling the match in the early going.
Hotcakes: His stock has been rising in TPW, and a win in this tournament, even if against someone like this fake priest, will only add to it. I see big things in Jonny’s future.
*Jonny waves the ref off and then just laughs at the crowd. He stomps a few times on Father Thyme before bringing him back up and applying a headlock now. Father Thyme reaches out to the believers in the crowd for support, there aren’t many, but he gets some reaction. He begins to nail Jonny in the back with forearm shots, trying to get him to release the hold but no go. He then tries to push Jonny off to the ropes, but Jonny is simply not letting go and Father Thyme drops to one knee. The ref asks him if he gives up, but he waves him off and then gets back up to both feet, wraps his arms around Jonny’s waist and lifts him, Jonny tightens the hold but no effect as Father Thyme drops him with a back suplex. The hold is finally broken and both men stumble to their feet, Jonny goes after Father Thyme but he kicks him in the gut, then drops him with a scoop slam. Father Thyme then begins stomping a mudhole on Jonny, who tries to avoid the kicks, but most make contact. Father Thyme then brings him back up and whips him to the ropes, reversal by Jonny, reversal by Father Thyme, and as Jonny bounces off the ropes, Father Thyme catches him quickly and drops him with a power slam!*
Markson: Very basic attack from Father Thyme but effective Hotcakes!
Hotcakes: Hey, old school is the best school and as much as I don’t like this fake priest, can’t deny he’s got the old school fundamentals down.
*Father Thyme doesn’t go for the pin surprisingly and instead brings Jonny back up to his feet and whips him to the corner hard. Jonny hits and falls to a seated position; Father Thyme moves towards him, slowly, very methodical and begins to stomp on him again. He then brings him up to his feet before nailing him with chop after chop. The crowd counts along now and Jonny looks to be in la-la land. Father Thyme grabs him now, scooping him up again but not into a slam, snake eyes! Jonny is hung out to dry there on the turnbuckle and with his back to Father Thyme, he begins to work on his body with punches to the sides, to his lower back and even one to the back of the head that gets the ref to finally get in between the two, once again warning Father Thyme about the closed fists. Father Thyme acknowledges and continues his good work. He turns Jonny around and applies a headlock while near the top rope and then begins to walk along the ropes, burning Jonny’s face against the top rope. The ref begins the count again but this time Father Thyme stops at four, takes a step or two back and then proceeds to clothesline Jonny over the top rope and unto the outside. *
Markson: Father Thyme has taken control of this match, slowing the pace down and really putting the hurt on Jonny. Could he be the one that goes on to ace Khloe “Kartoon” Cox in the semi-finals?
Hotcakes: Dear God I hope not.
*Father Thyme once again ignores Villano 6 who is getting on his case about dumping Jonny to the outside. He goes to the outside himself and the ref is forced to start a ten count. Father Thyme brings Jonny up by his hair and then whips him towards the guard rail, no, reversal by Jonny who sends him flying the opposite side, towards the ring steps! Father Thyme hits hard knees first and as he stumbles around, Jonny quickly comes up behind him, turns him around, hooks him and drops him with a double arm DDT! Villano is up to five on the count but Jonny ignores him, clearly taking out his frustrations on Father Thyme with kicks. The ref reaches seven on the count and Jonny half slides in to break the count and slides back out. He goes to bring Father Thyme up, but he gives him a thumb to the eye. Jonny stumbles backwards and Father Thyme moves in, kicking Jonny in the gut and then hooking him between his legs. He goes to lift him for a power-bomb but Jonny blocks it and punches Father Thyme on the gut, knocking the air out of his lungs. Jonny is the one to put him between the legs now, and he manages to lift the Father and drops him with a power bomb unto the ring apron!*
Markson: Taking the match to the outside has clearly backfired on Father Thyme!
Hotcakes: Who knows what the priest had planned on the outside, but that was the opening Jonny needed to pick things up a notch.
*Jonny picking up speed now, grabs Father Thyme and tosses him inside the ring. He goes in himself and quickly makes the pin.
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Two!
Kick out! Jonny gets up, not worried about the two count, and walks around, grabbing Father Thyme’s legs, hooking them and flipping him over into a Boston Crab! Villano 6 quickly gets on the Father’s face to see if he wants to give up but he appears to be praying again. Jonny tries to sit back as much as he can on Father Thyme’s lower back but the priest isn’t given in, instead pushing himself up, showing great strength. Jonny realizing he’s not going to tap him out, releases the hold, but only one of the legs. He then begins to slam the right knee repeatedly against the mat. He then turns the leg back around, causing Father Thyme to flip on his back. Jonny then drops an elbow on the leg he has been working on followed by a leg lock. The ref again asks Father Thyme if he gives up and he shakes his head no, sitting up and with Jonny’s back being open to him, he begins to pummel him with hard forearm shots but Jonny is still not letting go. *
Markson: Jonny has wrestled a good match tonight.
Hotcakes: Yeah he has, but as much as I hate to admit it, Father Thyme is no slouch.
*Father Thyme, in a desperate move, pulls in his free leg and kicks Jonny in the back of the head, and that causes the hold to be broken. Of course that also gets the ref on his face who has warned him about shots to the back of the head. Father Thyme just nots as he rolls on his belly and crawls towards the ropes to use them to get to his feet. Jonny gets to his feet as well and heads towards the Father who gives him a kick to the gut for his troubles. Father Thyme then quickly moves in for a suplex, hoping to send Jonny flying to the outside again but Jonny blocks it one time, two times, three times! Jonny then manages to hook the father’s bad leg, lifts him and drops him with a fisherman suplex! Villano 6 hits the mat, makes sure Father Thyme’s shoulders are flat on the mat and then counts…
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Two!!
Th.. kick out! Father Thyme barely manages to escape as he rolls away from Jonny who looks at the ref with disbelief. Jonny walks up to father and hits him a few times on the head with heavy stomps to ensure he stays down as he goes to the top! The crowd gets to their feet anticipating a big move and they are rewarded with the C Section!!! Jonny delivers his signature frog splash, but lands so hard that he bounces off of Father Thyme and isn’t able to make the pin right away. *
Markson: Jonny with a big move right there, and this could mark the beginning of the end for Father Thyme.
Hotcakes: So you’re saying he is out of… time? Ha, nice.
*Jonny crawls over, holding his mid-section in pain and throws his arm on top of Father Thyme for the pin, The Father has remained motionless since the move!
One!
Two!!
Three! No, at the last millisecond Father Thyme gets his shoulder up! The crowd and Jonny can’t believe it. Jonny pushes himself up now, telling the crowd is over. He brings Father Thyme up to his feet and gives him a kick to the gut to set him up. He then lifts him into a fireman’s carry, looks at the camera and says that it’s time to get to the f’n point. He then pushes Father Thyme off his shoulders and goes for a GTS, but Father Thyme blocks it, landing on his feet and grabbing unto Jonny’s leg! Jonny is surprised and then Father Thyme hits him with a right jab, let’s go of the leg and hits him with a left cross, right hook, left uppercut to the midsection and lastly a wind up left hook that sends Jonny flying and likely has knocked him out!*
Hotcakes: What the hell was that? I’ve never seen Jonny’s finisher be blocked like that before!
Markson: It’s the “Hands of Thyme!” Harry, Father Thyme’s signature move and he chose a perfect time to pull it out and counter Jonny’s finishes which for sure would have knocked out the Father.
*Father Thyme again surprisingly doesn’t go for the pin, instead, walking over to Jonny and bringing him back up to his feet and Jonny is clearly on spaghetti legs. Father Thyme now takes out a small flask, way to check him for weapons Villano 6! He opens and pours some of the content onto his hands before splashing the content on Jonny’s face. The crowd knowing exactly what it is begin a ‘holy water!’ chant, a first here in TPW. Father Thyme then nails him with a kick to the gut and has clearly baptized Jonny and now has him ready for his finisher, “The Salvation”. He hooks Jonny between his legs and lifts him up into a crucifix position! But before he can deliver the move, Jonny begins to kick his legs and Father Thyme can’t hold him. Jonny falls behind him and both men turn to face each other right away. Jonny gives Father Thyme the middle finger as he wipes the holy water from his face and hits him with the Insanely InFamous super kick! Father Thyme drops like a sack of bricks and Jonny once again goes for the pin!
One!
Two!
Thr… kick out!*
Markson: Another close call on Father Thyme! Jonny has been able to hit both of his signature moves tonight but Father Thyme has kicked out of both and blocked Jonny’s finisher! What is it going to take to beat the priest Harry?!
Hotcakes: A 10 year old?
Markson: HARRY!
Hotcakes: Kidding! Come on! Look, Jonny isn’t giving up either, he too blocked the priest’s finisher… This match is right there for either man to take it!
*Jonny grabs Fathey Thyme and begins lifting him when "My Hero" by The Foo FIghters begins to play over the PA. Jonny lets go of Thyme and looks to the entrance ramp where The 1 Super Hero appears. Jonny looks extremely confused as The 1 Super Hero begins a martial arts routine. Jonny begins laughing at The 1 Super Hero, but his laughter turns to shock as Father Thyme rolls him up from behind. *
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Steve Cotton: Your winner, and advancing in the Prestige Title tournament... FATHER THYME!!!
*Father Thyme quickly rolls out of the ring as Jonny C jumps to his feet in both anger and shock. Jonny looks back up the ramp to The 1 Shot Hero who bows as the shot fades to commercial. *
*Friday Night Fury returns from advertisement just in time for El Diablo Blanco’s American Championship celebration. The ring is already decorated for the festivities including giant inflatable El D heads, dNb shirts and an entire table filled with Flaming Diablo Burritos. Several members of the Backyard Experience are already in the ring from Captain Cowabunga, the Crayola Crew and Killer Klown from Outerspace all led by the lead bass player for Pristine Libido, Clarence Hardbody. *
Clarence Hardbody: Dudes and Dudettes, little dudes and little dudettes, baby dudes and dudettes around the world. It is I, lead bass player of Pristine Libido, Clarence Hardbody and I have the utmost pleasure to bring to all of you in the dNb a celebration unlike anything you’ve seen before. Tonight we celebrate a Dude that’s a Brother to us all. We may not share a bloodline but we’re all members of the same familia; The Diablo Nation.
*Clarence pauses as the dNb members in the crowd applaud. *
Clarence Hardbody: Just last week this man did the unthinkable and he took on the six foot nine, three hundred and sixty pound monster known as Supreme Machine. Many have tried to defeat this beast and many have failed. No one, I repeat, NO ONE has been able to unseat Supreme Machine for the TP-Dub American Championship until this man took up the challenge. Dudes and Dudettes, without further ado, I bring to you the Backyard Phenom, hailing from your Mother’s Neighbor’s Backyard a.k.a. Any backyard in suburban Chicago, he is the leader of the Diablo Nation, he is the NEW American Champion, he is EL…DIABLO…BLANCCCCCOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
* “The Fox (What Did the Fox Say?)” by Ylvis echoes throughout The Ball Arena drawing fans to their feet. El Diablo Blanco steps out onto the stage in his signature Zubaz shorts and sleeveless compression shirt. This time, however, he has dressed up for the occasion by having a zebra print tie around his neck and the TPW American Championship over his shoulder. El D waves to the fans as he walks down the aisle towards the ring. He takes brief pauses as he sees kids in the audience and gives them high fives and allows them to touch the belt. El D finally makes his way into the ring where he stares at the Backyard Experience with a wide smile on his face. Collectively, the entire Backyard Experience exchange a long embracing group hug. When done, Clarence Hardbody hands the microphone off the the Backyard Phenom. *
El Diablo Blanco: Let me tell you something, Brother.
*The crowd here in Denver, Colorado pop hard for El D; especially those that haven’t seen him live since the closure of Mile High Wrestling. *
El Diablo Blanco: Tonight is a night of celebration, Brother. Good Ol El D walked into Music City Mayhem with his eye on the prize; this American Championship. It wasn’t easy. Supreme Machine beat me from pillar to post but you all have come to know that El D don’t give up so easily. No sir, no ma’am. Through hard work and determination I was able to defeat the monster amongst men to become the NEW TP-Dub American Champion…
*El D pauses to look around the ring. *
El Diablo Blanco: I feel like something is missing in this celebration. We’ve got a sweet platter of Flaming Diablo Burritos… available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations… we’ve got these awesome balloons, we’ve got the Backyard Experience. But something still seems off. You see, this American Title wasn’t won on my merit alone. It was a collective effort behind the inner workings of El Diablo Blanco. I could not have done it without all you in the dNb. Right now, I invite you all into this very ring to celebrate this championship. It is as much yours as it is mine.
*El D motions for security to allow fans to hop the barricade and get inside the ring with him. There were fans of all ranges from little kids to grown men to even an old man with a walker. El Diablo Blanco personally aided in the man with the walker entering the ring. *
El Diablo Blanco: Now this is the celebration I had in mind. What do you say, Nation? Are we ready for a rip roaring good…
* El D is interrupted as different sections of the arena start to lose power. Before long all the lights in the arena are off causing commotion in the ring. It’s not long before “Zetite” by Illnath begins to play on the PA system. A lone spotlight shines atop the stage and tunnels of flames begin to erupt around it. Several members of the Cult of SuMa begin filing out of the entryway slowly making their way down the aisle. They pause about halfway down, making a pathway for the leader to emerge. As the fire drops back down, Supreme Machine is standing on the stage. In unison, SuMa and the Cult begin making their way down to the ring.
El Diablo Blanco is quickly trying to escort fans back out of the ring and into the crowd as the Backyard Experience form their own barricade to ensure no one gets hurt. El D even picks the elder gentleman up into his arms and carries him outside the ring to get him to safety before climbing back inside.
Supreme Machine pauses on the outside of the ring as the Cult members climb up onto the ring apron surrounding three quarters of the ring. The Backyard Experience is poised to fight but El Diablo Blanco tries to calm everyone down. *
El Diablo Blanco: Supreme Machine, what is this all about, Brother? We had our match. I walked out the victor. I’m not afraid to give you a rematch, Brother, but I do things fairly. We schedule a match, we do it then. There’s no need to get others involved. We don’t want to see anyone get hurt.
* Supreme Machine just stands there not saying a word, only looking at his Cult members. He gives them a simple nod and the Cult members rush the ring. A brawl ensues between the Cult members and the Backyard Experience. El D is trying to keep an eye on his friends all the while looking through the brawl to keep SuMa in his line of sight. A Cult member clotheslines Captain Cowabunga over the top rope but both go over and spill to the outside. The Crayola Crew attempt to double team another Cult member but the numbers soon equal out and they too spill to the outside. Killer Klown is able to get the better of another member and presses them over his head. Killer Klown makes his way to the ropes and tosses the Cult member to the outside, taking out both the Backyard Experience and Cult of SuMa in the process. Killer Klown exits the ring and the brawl continues amongst them all ringside.
El Diablo Blanco looks ringside to see Supreme Machine climbing up onto the ring apron. El D tosses the American Title to the side and calls for Supreme Machine to bring the fight. Even through his mask we can tell a slight smirk is on the face of SuMa as he can’t wait to bring about violence. As SuMa tries to enter the ring, El D pounces on him clubbing away with forearms and elbows with little to no effect. SuMa shoves El D to the ground with one swipe. El Diablo Blanco gets back to his feet and charges in again. SuMa wipes El D out with a massive clothesline.
Supreme Machine grabs El Diablo Blanco off the mat and lifts him up with ease over his head. SuMa walks around the ring looking to see where he wants to chuck El D. Outside the ring, the Cult of SuMa are laying waste to the Backyard Experience utilizing the environment whether it be the barricade, ring posts or ring steps.
SuMa goes to send El D into the audience but El D breaks free, dropping down behind Supreme Machine. El D goes for a chop block of the knee but can’t take the monster down. SuMa turns around and grabs El Diablo Blanco in a clawhold. El D is fighting it but SuMa’s grip is too strong. SuMa picks El D up in the air and begins walking around the ring. He gets close by the table of burritos and slams El D right through it. The table crumbles along with the burritos shooting ground beef, cheese and rice everywhere.
Supreme Machine looks down at the American Title on the mat. He picks up the belt and looks directly into it as if it is calling to him. SuMa then drops the belt onto El D’s broken body before exiting the ring. Almost as if they are operating as one, the Cult of SuMa stop their attacks as well. Satisfied with the carnage, Supreme Machine and the Cult of SuMa head backstage with El Diablo Blanco and the Backyard Experience laid out in the ring and ringside as the scene fades to commercial. *
Steve Cotton: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first… being led to the ring by WAR QUEEN Leah Aguero, the team of Layla Diaz and “MightyJ” Jed Coffey, THE SECOND CITY RIOT SQUAD!!
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*Two spotlights hit the top of the stage revealing Jed Coffey and Layla Diaz standing opposite one another. The fans are booing as The Second City Riot Squad stand tall.
Smoke billows out between the two as the War Queen Leah Aguero appears between the duo. Leah gazes back and forth between Diaz and Coffey with a smirk across her face. She looks down at the ring and points the SCRS towards the ring.
The trio make their way down the ramp towards the ring. The Second City Riot Squad get on the apron and hold the ropes open as the War Queen enters the ring. The SCRS follows suit as the three line up in the ring. Putting their heads down, all three throw a fist up in the air as their music comes to a close and the house lights come back on. *
Steve Cotton: Introducing their opponents…
*The lights in the Ball Arena go dark.
Suddenly on the Thunder-Tron…
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Steven Cotton: They are being lead to the ring by their agent; “CHRONIC” Chris Page, first he is the TPW International Champion… “THE MECHANIC” PETER VAUGHN!! His partner, he is one-half of the XWF World Tag Team Champions and the self proclaiming “KING OF THE MIDCARDERS”, making his TPW debut… MARK FLYNN, the team of CCPE!
*Two spotlights hit the each side of the ramp revealing both Peter Vaughn and Mark Flynn standing with their respective Championships held high in the air for all to see before a third spotlight hits the ramp revealing the figure head of CCPE… Chris Page, who much like his clients has Championship gold.
The three men meet at the top of the ramp.
They look towards the ring at the opposition as Page is shown speaking to his clients who nod in understanding before they start to make the walk to the ring, followed by CCP. Vaughn and Flynn are primed, they’re ready for tonight’s affair as they reach ringside before passing off their titles to Page who faints like he’s going to collapse under the weight of the championship gold before laughing it off as he places all the titles in the corner.
Flynn climbs up on the apron as he steps through the ropes while Vaughn takes to the apron. Vaughn and Flynn talk a few things over as the CCPE theme fades out leaving nothing else but the opening bell. *
DING… DING… DING…
Markson: I’m pumped for this one as we are about to see the in-ring debut of Mark Flynn!
Hotcakes: A fellow client of Chris Page who made his presence known several times over the last few months for all of those who have been paying attention.
Markson: He’s not under a mask tonight. There’s no element of surprise for anyone, so lets see what he’s got.
* Mark Flynn starts things off. He leans through the ropes towards CCP who can be seen giving some last minute instruction to his client while across the ring Jed starts things off for the SCRS. Mark leans back into the ring where he makes his way out towards the center of the ring. Jed and Flynn circle each other before looking to lock up!
Flynn ducks under the lock-up attempt. “Mighty J” spins around where Flynn lands a series of quick forearm shots to the jaw backing Jed up against the ropes, Flynn looks for the Irish Whip, Jed reverses and it’s Flynn bouncing off the ropes ducking under a lariat. Jed spins around eating a boot to the midsection where he takes a back waist lock as he snaps off a release German Suplex! *
Markson: Oh my!! Might J was folded up like an accordion!
Hotcakes: The crowd is all over Flynn.
* Which is true as they boo intently. Leah is seen rallying Jed from the corner as Mark is back up. He picks Jed up taking him back into the CCPE corner where Peter Vaughn tags in. Flynn pins Jed into the corner corner with his shoulder allowing Vaughn to take open shots with right hands. The referee lays the count to Flynn who slips out at the four-count. *
Markson: About time ref!
Hotcakes: Flynn has to five Markson! Relax, you’re going to give yourself a heart attack.
* Vaughn brings “Mighty J” out towards the center of the ring where he latches onto a front face lock where he snaps off a suplex. Vaughn floats over into a cover.
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Jed pops a shoulder up off the mat. CCP is seen giving Vaughn some words as Peter gets back to his feet. He reaches down picking up Jed taking him back into the ropes, Vaughn shoots him across the ring, Jed bounces off the ropes, Vaughn sets for a back body drop but ends up taking a swinging neckbreaker! Jed is the first to his feet where he’s followed by Vaughn. Vaughn swings with a right hand, Jed ducks and counters with a side suplex! “Mighty J” pops back up to his feet where Diaz is tagged in. She immediately scales up to the top rope where Jed fires her off the top rope with a rocket launcher! *
Hotcakes: Rocket Launcher from Diaz to Vaughn!
Markson: Diaz has the cover!
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* Vaughn kicks out as Diaz quickly locks in a rear chin lock on the TPW International Champion. The referee slides into position asking Peter to surrender, he refuses, as he then starts to work his way back to his feet. He turns into the chin lock where he looks for the side suplex, Diaz flips over the back of Vaughn landing on her feet as she transitions with a back stabber! She makes the cover
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Vaughn kicks out once again. Diaz gets to a vertical base where they pick up Vaughn. She rocks him with a forearm shot, followed by a second before being cut off by a thumb to the eye by Vaughn staggering Diaz backward for Vaughn to come forward with a handstand into a head scissors takeover!
Vaughn sizes up Diaz who is getting back to her feet where he runs towards the ropes springboarding off while catching Diaz with a bulldog! Vaughn makes the cover hooking the near leg. *
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Diaz escapes. *
Markson: Another escape for SCRS as this match will continue.
Hotcakes: But for how long, Markson?
* Peter steps back up to his feet where he heads to his corner making the tag to Flynn. Mark steps back through the ropes. Flynn picks Diaz up off the mat just to rake her across the eyes. Flynn drives a stiff kick to the quad, forearm smash to the jaw, followed Northern Light Suplex with a bridge!
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Diaz escapes with a kick out! Flynn gets back to his fee where he picks Diaz up before shooting her into a neutral corner. Flynn charges in after her which see’s Diaz throw a reverse elbow to the jaw that rocks Flynn and allows Diaz to hop up on the middle turnbuckle where she pulls Flynn in by the hair into a front face lock which is followed by a Tornado DDT spiking Flynn head first into the mat! *
Hotcakes: Diaz spiked Flynn head first into the mat with that one!
* “Mighty J” has his hand extended out towards Diaz who is crawling towards the corner. *
Markson: Diaz has to make the tag!
* Diaz inches her way closer and makes the tag back Jed! Jed climbs up to the top rope where he leaps off with a Diving Elbow Drop! Jed makes the cover on Flynn! *
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* Flynn escapes the near fall to a gasp from the crowd. Leah pounds the mat as she shouts more instructions out towards Jed as he reaches his feet. He scoops up Flynn and slams him down to the mat. Jed follows up with a leg drop.
Jed gets back to his feet where he reaches down picking Flynn up who counters the pick up into an Inside Cradle! *
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THRE…
* Jed escapes the near fall, he beats Flynn to his feet where he looks for a running lariat that Flynn ducks, Jed bounces off the ropes where Vaughn is able to drive knee into the lower back staggering Jed forward into a running knee strike by Flynn! Mark makes the cover! *
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THRE…
* The crowd pops as Diaz dives on top of Flynn breaking the referee’s count! The official is on the spot as they get Diaz out to the apron as Flynn steps up to his feet. He picks up Jed where he twists the arm backing him up into CCPE territory as Vaughn tags back in. He climbs up to the top rope coming off with a double axe handle to the twisted arm and shoulder. Vaughn scoop slams Jed before stepping out to the ring apron where he starts to scale the turnbuckles! Jed starts to stir inside the ring, rolling over where he starts to push himself up off the mat and back to a vertical base. Vaughn leaps off the top rope with a flying cross body block that Jed ducks out of the way of sending Vaughn crashing and burning! *
Markson: SCRS has an opening if they can capitalize.
* Jed catches Vaughn with an Oklahoma Roll! *
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THRE..
* Vaughn escapes the near fall. Jed is to his feet where picks up Vaughn taking him back into the ropes where Flynn makes a blind tag. Jed shoots Vaughn across the ring, he bounces off the far side where he baseball slides under the legs Jed, Jed spins around where Flynn comes at him with a Superkick!
Jed ducks and counters with a pickup on his shoulders!
Diaz starts to scramble to the top rope! Vaughn gets back to his feet seeing Diaz scaling the turnbuckles to the top rope! Vaughn charges towards the corner past Jed where he is able to shove Diaz off the top rope crashing down into the security barrier! Vaughn turns kicking the back of Jed’s right knee which sees Jed drop to one knee and allow Flynn off his shoulders. Vaughn quickly positions Jed for a Piledriver while Flynn hops up on the middle rope! He jumps off assisting Vaughn to effectively deliver the Spike Piledriver!
Flynn makes the cover! *
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Steve Cotton: Your winners of the match, CCPE!
* Flynn and Vaughn continue the assault on Jed as they stomp away at him while Page observes from the floor. *
Markson: Come on! The match is over!
* Diaz rolls back into the ring to try and assist her partner only to find herself on the wrong side of a two on one assault! Leah has had enough as she tosses the time keeper from his chair, folds it up before taking it with her as she slides into the ring.
Flynn spins around where he’s jabbed in the midsection with the chair before being waffled across the back!
The commotion causes Vaughn to spin around where he stares into the eyes of his next challenger for the TPW International Title with a chair in her hand. *
Hotcakes: Leah has Vaughn in her sights!
* Leah draws the chair back to swing at Vaughn but Chris Page has slid into the ring where he yanks the chair from her hands! Leah spins around with the momentum where she looks into the eyes of CCP! The crowd roars as Page doesn’t get involved in his clients affairs… UNLESS someone else does first.
Vaughn blasts Leah from behind with the Revenged!
Flynn has gotten back to his feet where he hooks Jed, takes him up in a Suplex, he holds him up for several seconds before bringing him down into a Cutter! This just leaves Diaz as she is getting to her feet. Page boots her in the midsection where he lays her down with a Page Plant!
The crowd roars with boos as Vaughn, Flynn, and Chris Page stand over SCRS leading us to commercial. *
*The scene returns from commercial to show Steve Cotton standing in the middle of the ring. *
Steve Cotton: The following contest is... YOUR MAIN EVENT!!!
*Yhorm by Dark Souls plays and the lights slowly start to flicker. The tron lights up with a dark figure walking up some stairs.
It opens a door and the tron blacks out and the music stops.
A voice is heard. *
"Carpe Noctum!!"
Steve Cotton: Introducing first, hailing from Parts Unknown, and weighing in at 289lbs, this is GABRIEL OHIO!!!
*A Slowed down, more Hard rock version of the theme tune plays.
The announcer escapes with a hasty retreat out the ring.
The top of the ramp is filled with smoke and a 'Moonlight Style' spotlight appears shortly after. A face is zoomed in upon, cocked to the side.
The light goes out, few seconds later it appears again a bit down the ramp. Ohio stares, but he doesn't move. The light goes out. Shortly after the light comes back on and the face of Ohio is pressed against the camera lens, the burn scars on his face there for all to see.
He laughs a maniacal laugh before progressing into the ring at a slow manic pace. He stands centre of the ring as it starts to rain on the ramp way and stage. *
Steve Cotton: And introducing his opponent, hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, and weighing in at 198lbs. This is... OLIVER MAIN!!!
*"Rainbow In The Dark" by Dio begins to play and the crowd goes wild cheering for Oliver Main. Oliver walks out to the top of the entrance way with the hood of his hoodie pulled up over his head. His head is down, looking at the ground as he stops at the top of the entrance way and raises his fist in the air. Oliver holds this pose as Ohio stands in the ring staring at him.
Suddenly, someone hops the security railing by the commentary desk behind Ohio's back. The man quickly jumps to the apron and climbs to the top rope, and at that moment we realize it is Oliver man. Oliver leaps off the top rope with a Missile Dropkick to the back of Ohio's head. Ohio stumbled forward, and falls through the ropes to the outside. *
Markson: WAIT! THAT WAS A DECOY!
Hotcakes: If Oliver Main is going to beat Gabriel Ohio here tonight he has to out smart him and stick and move, he can't stand and bang with that giant monster.
*Ohio gets to his feet and as he does Main runs across the ring and dive over the top rope onto Ohio, but Ohio catches Main. Ohio lifts Main up, and over his head, preparing to launch Main into the crowd just as he did at Thunder In Paradise, but Main breaks free and drops down behind Ohio and lands in the apron of the ring. Ohio turns around and is booted in the faces by Main. Ohio staggers back into the guard rail as Main spins around and springs to the second rope and comes off with a moonsault. Main nails Ohio, and flips Ohio over the guardrail and both men fall into the crowd. *
Markson: Oliver Main, throwing caution to the wind with that springboard moonsault over the guardrail.
Hotcakes: It isn't just caution he threw to the wind, but his body also.
*Oliver is quick to his feet and grabs a chair, quickly folding it up and throwing it into the head of Ohio. Ohio eats the chair to the head and keeps him on his knee. Main grabs a can of Coors from a fan and smashes the can into the head of Ohio. Main grabs another chair and when he turns back around Ohio springs up, grabbing Oliver and lifting him up. Ohio runs forward and gives into a large section of chairs, sending Oliver's body crashing into the chairs and chairs flying everywhere.
Both men push themselves to their feet, while security pushes the crowd back. Ohio grab a chair and throws it at Main with reckless abandon, and Main dodges it, but the chair knocks a young male fan out. Main instantly turns to check on the fan and with his attention off Ohio, Ohio slams a chair into the back of Main. Main falls, and as Ohio lifts the chair over his head for a second shot another fan, who was also checking on the young man, punches Ohio in the face. Ohio's head slowly turns to look at the man, as Ohio is unfazed by the shot. The fan draws back for another punch and Ohio slams the chair over the fans head knocking him out cold. *
Markson: Well, Colorado it's been nice knowing you, but I don't think TPW will be allowed back here anytime soon.
Hotcakes: I'm sure Terry Marshall is already on the phone with his lawyers.
*The fans begin to scatter away from Ohio as he threatens them all with the chair. As Ohio turns back to Oliver, Oliver double legs Ohio to the ground. Main mounts Ohio and begins hammering him with lefts and rights, but Ohio reaches up and grabs Main by the hair and pulls him off of him. As they begin to get up Ohio shoves Main hard, sending Main flying into the wall of the lower bowl. Ohio charges with a running big boot, but Ohio slides to the side and Ohio kicks the wall sending the impact of the boot shooting up his leg.
As Ohio staggers back holding his hip, Main dives into the knee of Ohio, planting his shoulder right into the kneecap of Ohio. Ohio goes down hard and is holding his knee as Main gets up and begins kicking and stomping Ohio. *
Marskon: Smart move by Oliver Main to attack the legs of Gabriel Ohio and get the giant monster down.
Hotcakes: I really hope those fans are ok. Do we have any more of those Lowe's gift cards? If so, give some to those fans.
*Main grabs Ohio by the head and throws him into the wall. Main quickly grabs an extension cord and begins wrapping it around Ohio's throat. Ohio grabs at the cord and Oliver pulls it hard, bending Ohio over and then up kicks Ohio in the head. Main looks at a ladder leaned against the wall and begins climbing it up to the second level of the arena. Main gets to the second level and begins pulling up on the extension cord, using it to hang Ohio. *
Markson: Oliver Main is going for the most electrifying choke out in Thunder Pro history.
Hotcakes: Leave the bad puns to me Mark, and I'll leave the transitions to you.
*Main tries pulling harder, but can't seem to get the giants feet off of the ground. Ohio reaches up, and grabs the cord above his head, then pulls down has hard as he can. This yanks Oliver off of the ledge of the balcony, sending Oliver flipping forward and landing into a production booth. Sparks fly from the machines, some of the lights flicker off around the arena, and Oliver lays motionless. *
Markson: OH MY!!!
Hotcakes: We are definitely never being allowed back in the Ball Center.
Markson: At this rate we'll be lucky if all our scheduled venues don't cancel us.
Hotcakes: At least Bohemian Grove won't cancel us, way worse stuff has happened there than this.
*Ohio unravels the cord from his neck and catches his breath. Ohio moves toward Ollie, grabs him, and pulls Oliver off of the electrical boxes to the ground below. Ohio wraps the cord around Oliver's throat and then begins dragging Oliver back toward the ring with the cord over his shoulder. The crowd parts as Ohio nears them, all afraid of being his next victim. Ohio steps over the security railing and then turns to face it and pulls the cord hard and fast, pulling Oliver's head straight into the security railing. *
Markson: OH MY! What a sickening thud Oliver's head made against the railing
Hotcakes: When using your head goes wrong.
*Ohio reaches over the railing and pulls Oliver up and over the railing. Ohio then begins dragging Oliver towards the Filipino commentary table. Ohio drops the cord and begins clearing the table of all the contents sending the commentators running. *
Markson: Oh great, now we are going to lose our Filipino coverage.
Hotcakes: I didn't even know we had a Filipino commentary team.
Marskon: We're worldwide.
*Ohio turns back to Main and grabs him by the hair, pulling him into position for a powerbomb, but Main drops to a knee and hits a low blow to Ohio. Ohio drops his knees as Main pushes himself up. Main grabs Ohio by the hair and delivers a hard knee strike that bust Ohio's nose open. Oliver pulls Ohio up and rolls him onto the table before firing five hard rights to the head of Ohio. Main then heads to the ring and hops on the apron and takes a moment to soak in the cheers of the crowd as he moves to the far end of the apron.
Oliver turns and points at Ohio, laying on the announcers table. Oliver then runs down the apron and leaps off. As Oliver flies towards Ohio, Ohio sits up and spews Bloody Mary (Tajiri's/Asuka's Green Mist, except it is red) into the face of Oliver. Oliver covers his face and comes up short on his jump, landing chest first into the side of the table. *
Markson: OLIVER MAIN HAS BEEN BLINDED!!!
Hotcakes: I haven't seen mist sprayed in over a decade, and what a time for Gabriel Ohio to pull it out.
*Oliver is on his knees trying to wipe his eyes clean, but Ohio is up to his feet. Ohio delivers a hard, straight kick to the back of Oliver's head. Oliver falls to his face and shows great fighting spirit as he instantly begins to pull himself up. Unfortunately for Oliver he pushes himself up into position for Ohio to grab him for The Kiss of The Cerberus (Double Power Bomb then Lifting up for a third & a third over the knee), only this time Ohio modifies it. The first powerbomb is straight to the floor, the second is against the ring apron, and then the third and final powerbomb sends Oliver crashing through the Filipino commentary table. *
Markson: OLIVER MAIN IS DEAD!!! HE IS D-E-A-D, DEAD!!!
Hotcakes: Can Referee Mullet Matthews just call and end to this? PLEASE END IT!!!
*Ohio grabs Oliver's lifeless body, holding onto Olive by his hair, and drags him to ringside. Ohio lifts Oliver up and rolls him into the ring and then climbs in after. Ohio again grabs Oliver by the hair and drags him to the middle of the ring, and calls for the noose. A noose is lowered from the rafters, and Ohio pulls Oliver to his knees. Ohio grabs the noose and puts it around Mains throat and tightens it. Ohio takes a moment to stare at Oliver, and then Ohio wipes the blood from his face and writes the word "Trauma" on Oliver's chest in his own blood. Ohio stands with an evil look on his face as the noose begins to be lifted into the air. *
Hotcakes: OH NO! This is gross, I can't watch.
Markson: WAIT! LOOK AT THAT!
*As Oliver is being lifted, he throws his legs up and catches Ohio in a standing triangle choke. Oliver uses one hand to pull Ohio's head by the hair to lock the choke in tighter, and uses his other hand to try and loosen the noose. Ohio tries pulling away, and punches at Oliver's ribs, but Oliver refuses to break the hold. Oliver keeps pulling at the noose and is finally able to get it loose enough to pull it off of him. Oliver then leans back, pulling Ohio down. Ohio drops his hips and uses his impressive power to pick Oliver up into the air for a powerbomb, but Oliver counters with a hurriconrana. *
Markson: Oliver Main isn't done yet.
Hotcakes: Oliver has a lot experience in fighting monsters, but can he actually slay them.
*Ohio get to his feet before Main and charge with a clothesline as Main stands. Oliver ducks under though and catches Ohio's arm as he does. Main spins Ohio Arlington and hits the V-Trigger Knee Strike. Ohio is staggered and Main begins trying to lift Ohio into position for the Dead Man's Drop (One Winged Angel), but struggles to get the giant beast up. Ohio slides off of Main's shoulders, and spins Main around into a knee to the stomach. Ohio grabs Main and lifts him for the Fall From Grace (Steiner Screwdriver), but as Ohio spins Main, Main swings his legs through and drops Ohio with a sit-out Reverse DDT. *
Markson: What an incredible counter from Oliver Main.
Hotcakes: That Oliver Main is full of heart, and full of fight.
*Oliver staggers to his feet and grabs the noose. Oliver turns and begins to walk toward Ohio, but as he does the ring begins to shake violently. Suddenly, a sinkhole opens in the ring under Oliver's feet, as a section of the ring gives way under Oliver, leaving a large hole in the ring. Oliver holds onto the noose to keep from falling into the hole. Oliver's feet dangle above the hole, but he starts kicking his feet to get some momentum.
Suddenly, something falls from the ceiling. In front of Oliver is a body hanging from another nose. The body is that of Michael. Oliver's eyes bulge from shock, and his grip gives way, and Oliver falls into the hole. As Oliver falls, Ohio stands with an evil look on his face. Ohio grabs the noose and jumps into the hole after Oliver. *
Markson: WHAT IS GOING ON!?!?!
Hotcakes: This is pure insanity. This is crazy… THIS IS BEDLAM!!!
*The rope begins to rise from the hole, and as it does we see Oliver Main hanging unconscious from the noose. The bell instantly begins to ring. *
Steve Cotton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. GABRIEL OHIO!!!
*The crowd begins booing as Gabriel Ohio emerges from the hole. Security and medical team members rush the ring as Oliver is lowered to the mat. Ohio stands tall, watching as medical officials tend to Oliver. Suddenly, Ohio strikes, kicking a EMT in the side of the head.
A security guard leaps at Ohio, but is caught by Ohio and tossed into the hole. Ohio grabs another member of the medical team and another security guard by the throat, and then double chokeslams them into the hole. Ohio turns to the third security guard and boots him in the face as well. Ohio then turns his attention back to Oliver Main. *
Markson: OH NO!!! WHAT IS THIS MONSTER GOING TO DO NOW!?!?!?!
Hotcakes: I DON'T WANT TO FIND OUT!!!
*Before Ohio can do any further damage, a large group of security officers begin heading down the entrance way as Terry Marshall stands there signaling them to storm the ring. The security members slide into the ring surrounding Ohio, as two guards stay on the outside and pull Oliver Main out of the ring and begin helping him to the back. The guards surround Ohio and looks prepared to fight them all, but Marshall interrupts on the microphone. *
Terry Marshall: HEY DUDE! You want to play big bad monster, let's find out just big and bad of a monster you really are.
*Ohio looks at Marshall, and slowly tilts his head. *
Terry Marshall: Gabriel Ohio, you have just been entered into the… BOHEMIAN BASH!!!
*The crowd pops massively as Ohio and Marshall stare at each other as rhe show fades to black and the credits begin to roll. *
CREDITS:
Khloe Cox vs Tyberious by: Peter Vaughn
Jonny C vs Father Thyme by: The Malvados
CCPE vs SCRS by: Chris Page
Terry Marshall: YO MALVADOS!!! You dudes want to talk about there being no teams left in Thunder Pro to challenge for those Duo's championships. And you know you were right about that... WERE RIGHT!
*The Malvados look at each other and then at Leslie, wondering what Marshall is meaning. *
Terry Marshall: I say were right, because you really were, until about three hours ago, when pen was put to paper for a special signing. These two men are head trainers at the Champions Advantage training facility, both men have held championships across the globe, they are "THE BASTARD" HOLDEN ROSS AND "THE BULL OF THE NORTH" BUSTER GLOVES!!!
*The crowd pops as the arena goes black and the letters ZFG flash on the Jumbotron screen, synchronized with the lead guitar chord of “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against the Machine. White spotlights flash in random directions to the beat as anticipation builds in the crowd. 10 seconds into the song, two large shadows emerge on to the stage as the spotlights begin lighting them up. 20 seconds in, the lights in the arena fade in as ZFG, Buster Gloves and Holden Ross stand on either side of Terry Marshall. The members of ZFG rub their hands together and look ready for battle as the shot pans to the Malvados in the ring who look both unhappy and uncertain as they frantically communicate with Leslie. The shot fades from the Malvados to an ad for The Bohemian Bash. *
*The shot returns from the PPV ad spot to the ringside table where we once again join Markson and Hotckaes, both men looking very excited. *
Markson: Terry Marshall never ceases to surprise me, and the Thunder Pro fans. The Malvados needed legitimate challengers to face at Bohemian Bach, and Terry Marshall goes out and signs the head striking and head submission trainers from the Champions Advantage academy.
Hotcakes: Terry Marshall being the best owner in the history of professional wrestling should come as no surprise. His talents as a promoter and match maker never amaze me. Rumor has it he is even trying to sign the dream match of James Raven and Peter Vaughn. Only a mast mind like Terry Marshall could pull that off.
Markson: Do you know what else never ceases to amaze me?
Hotcakes: What?
Markson: Your ability to suck up.
Steve Cotton: Ladies and gentlemen the following is a round one tournament match for the Prestige Championship!
Markson: The Prestige championship is just that, a championship that will bring Prestige to the roster, will Jonny be the one to bring the prestige or will it be Father Thyme?
Hotcakes: Father Thyme is too new, but Jonny has been here a while and has not yet found gold. But he has found success and continues to fight the good fight, for those reasons alone I think he’ll be the one to get one step closer to the Prestige Title! Let’s go Jonny.
* O Holy Day begins to play as Father Thyme makes his way to the ring.*
Steve Cotton: Introducing first, weighting in at 240 pounds… Father Thyme!
*The lights in the arena dim and start to flash blue and green. An 8 bit version of Jonny C appears on the screen with an ax and swings in at the screen cracking it and yells here's Jonny. Pretty Fly for a White Guy blares over the pa system. Jonny C bursts through the curtain with his arms out. Jonny looks around the arena and laughs and walks down the ramp.*
Steve Cotton: and his opponent, from New Haven, Connecticut… Weighting in at 265 pounds… InFamous Jonny C!
*Jonny climbs the ring stairs stopping on the top step. He grabs the top rope and jumps over it. He immediately climbs the ropes and yells "You're looking at the greatest to ever set foot in a wrestling ring." *
Markson: Well winning the Prestige title will definitely help Jonny solidified himself as one of the greatest ever.
Hotcakes: Didn’t you hear him? He already is, he don’t need this or any title. Kid definitely has some cojones.
*Bell rings. *
Markson: We already have one wrestler moving on to the next round Harry, which one of these two superstars will join them?
Hotcakes: Gotta be Jonny, that creepy old dude… well… creeps me out.
*Jonny comes down from the corner and meets Father Thyme who is in the middle of the ring, cool, calm and collected, waiting for Jonny who begins talking smack to him. Father Thyme stays calmed, and appears to begin praying for Jonny but Jonny shakes his head in disgust and nails Father Thyme with a right hand! Father Thyme takes it and continues his prayer, Jonny nails him again with another right hand, another, another, one more! Father Thyme stumbles backwards but holds his ground and continues to pray, literately turning the other cheek. Jonny curses at him and then goes to bounce himself off the ropes, but as he does, Father Thyme clearly says ‘amen’, finishing his prayer and nailing Jonny in the face with a big boot! Jonny goes down hard holding his face in pain and Father Thyme drops to one knee, grabs Jonny by his hair and now he begins to pummel him with vicious right fists! The ref, Villano 6 for this one, warns Father Thyme, and gives him the five count, and he stops right at 4.5. Father Thyme then gets face to face with Villano, backing him up to the corner.*
Markson: Did you ever in your career have someone pray for you before they made you eat the bottom of their boot?
Hotcakes: Not once, we prayed in the back and kicked butt in the ring.
*Father Thyme turns to see Jonny getting to his feet, he goes to grab him by Jonny surprises him with a right punch to the gut, then grabbing his head and delivering a jawbreaker. Father Thyme stumbles backwards onto the corner where Jonny quickly moves in, hooking him for a suplex, no, dropping him with a brainbuster instead! Father Thyme is down and out but Jonny doesn’t go for the pin, instead climbing to the top turnbuckle. He shouts again that he is the greatest to ever set foot in a wrestling ring’ before jumping off and delivering a picture-perfect elbow drop! He quickly hooks Father Thyme’s leg for the pin!
One!
Two!
Kick out as Father Thyme sits up, but Jonny quickly applies rear chin lock. The ref checks to make sure is not a choke and then asks the Father if he wants to give up but he quickly waves him off and starts to get to his feet. He elbows Jonny in the mid-section hoping to get free, another, another, and one more shot and Jonny finally loses his grip. The Father goes to bounce himself off the ropes, but Jonny quickly grabs him by his hair and pulls him down hard to the mat, causing the ref and some of the fans to give him the business. *
Markson: Jonny controlling the match in the early going.
Hotcakes: His stock has been rising in TPW, and a win in this tournament, even if against someone like this fake priest, will only add to it. I see big things in Jonny’s future.
*Jonny waves the ref off and then just laughs at the crowd. He stomps a few times on Father Thyme before bringing him back up and applying a headlock now. Father Thyme reaches out to the believers in the crowd for support, there aren’t many, but he gets some reaction. He begins to nail Jonny in the back with forearm shots, trying to get him to release the hold but no go. He then tries to push Jonny off to the ropes, but Jonny is simply not letting go and Father Thyme drops to one knee. The ref asks him if he gives up, but he waves him off and then gets back up to both feet, wraps his arms around Jonny’s waist and lifts him, Jonny tightens the hold but no effect as Father Thyme drops him with a back suplex. The hold is finally broken and both men stumble to their feet, Jonny goes after Father Thyme but he kicks him in the gut, then drops him with a scoop slam. Father Thyme then begins stomping a mudhole on Jonny, who tries to avoid the kicks, but most make contact. Father Thyme then brings him back up and whips him to the ropes, reversal by Jonny, reversal by Father Thyme, and as Jonny bounces off the ropes, Father Thyme catches him quickly and drops him with a power slam!*
Markson: Very basic attack from Father Thyme but effective Hotcakes!
Hotcakes: Hey, old school is the best school and as much as I don’t like this fake priest, can’t deny he’s got the old school fundamentals down.
*Father Thyme doesn’t go for the pin surprisingly and instead brings Jonny back up to his feet and whips him to the corner hard. Jonny hits and falls to a seated position; Father Thyme moves towards him, slowly, very methodical and begins to stomp on him again. He then brings him up to his feet before nailing him with chop after chop. The crowd counts along now and Jonny looks to be in la-la land. Father Thyme grabs him now, scooping him up again but not into a slam, snake eyes! Jonny is hung out to dry there on the turnbuckle and with his back to Father Thyme, he begins to work on his body with punches to the sides, to his lower back and even one to the back of the head that gets the ref to finally get in between the two, once again warning Father Thyme about the closed fists. Father Thyme acknowledges and continues his good work. He turns Jonny around and applies a headlock while near the top rope and then begins to walk along the ropes, burning Jonny’s face against the top rope. The ref begins the count again but this time Father Thyme stops at four, takes a step or two back and then proceeds to clothesline Jonny over the top rope and unto the outside. *
Markson: Father Thyme has taken control of this match, slowing the pace down and really putting the hurt on Jonny. Could he be the one that goes on to ace Khloe “Kartoon” Cox in the semi-finals?
Hotcakes: Dear God I hope not.
*Father Thyme once again ignores Villano 6 who is getting on his case about dumping Jonny to the outside. He goes to the outside himself and the ref is forced to start a ten count. Father Thyme brings Jonny up by his hair and then whips him towards the guard rail, no, reversal by Jonny who sends him flying the opposite side, towards the ring steps! Father Thyme hits hard knees first and as he stumbles around, Jonny quickly comes up behind him, turns him around, hooks him and drops him with a double arm DDT! Villano is up to five on the count but Jonny ignores him, clearly taking out his frustrations on Father Thyme with kicks. The ref reaches seven on the count and Jonny half slides in to break the count and slides back out. He goes to bring Father Thyme up, but he gives him a thumb to the eye. Jonny stumbles backwards and Father Thyme moves in, kicking Jonny in the gut and then hooking him between his legs. He goes to lift him for a power-bomb but Jonny blocks it and punches Father Thyme on the gut, knocking the air out of his lungs. Jonny is the one to put him between the legs now, and he manages to lift the Father and drops him with a power bomb unto the ring apron!*
Markson: Taking the match to the outside has clearly backfired on Father Thyme!
Hotcakes: Who knows what the priest had planned on the outside, but that was the opening Jonny needed to pick things up a notch.
*Jonny picking up speed now, grabs Father Thyme and tosses him inside the ring. He goes in himself and quickly makes the pin.
One!
Two!
Kick out! Jonny gets up, not worried about the two count, and walks around, grabbing Father Thyme’s legs, hooking them and flipping him over into a Boston Crab! Villano 6 quickly gets on the Father’s face to see if he wants to give up but he appears to be praying again. Jonny tries to sit back as much as he can on Father Thyme’s lower back but the priest isn’t given in, instead pushing himself up, showing great strength. Jonny realizing he’s not going to tap him out, releases the hold, but only one of the legs. He then begins to slam the right knee repeatedly against the mat. He then turns the leg back around, causing Father Thyme to flip on his back. Jonny then drops an elbow on the leg he has been working on followed by a leg lock. The ref again asks Father Thyme if he gives up and he shakes his head no, sitting up and with Jonny’s back being open to him, he begins to pummel him with hard forearm shots but Jonny is still not letting go. *
Markson: Jonny has wrestled a good match tonight.
Hotcakes: Yeah he has, but as much as I hate to admit it, Father Thyme is no slouch.
*Father Thyme, in a desperate move, pulls in his free leg and kicks Jonny in the back of the head, and that causes the hold to be broken. Of course that also gets the ref on his face who has warned him about shots to the back of the head. Father Thyme just nots as he rolls on his belly and crawls towards the ropes to use them to get to his feet. Jonny gets to his feet as well and heads towards the Father who gives him a kick to the gut for his troubles. Father Thyme then quickly moves in for a suplex, hoping to send Jonny flying to the outside again but Jonny blocks it one time, two times, three times! Jonny then manages to hook the father’s bad leg, lifts him and drops him with a fisherman suplex! Villano 6 hits the mat, makes sure Father Thyme’s shoulders are flat on the mat and then counts…
One!
Two!!
Th.. kick out! Father Thyme barely manages to escape as he rolls away from Jonny who looks at the ref with disbelief. Jonny walks up to father and hits him a few times on the head with heavy stomps to ensure he stays down as he goes to the top! The crowd gets to their feet anticipating a big move and they are rewarded with the C Section!!! Jonny delivers his signature frog splash, but lands so hard that he bounces off of Father Thyme and isn’t able to make the pin right away. *
Markson: Jonny with a big move right there, and this could mark the beginning of the end for Father Thyme.
Hotcakes: So you’re saying he is out of… time? Ha, nice.
*Jonny crawls over, holding his mid-section in pain and throws his arm on top of Father Thyme for the pin, The Father has remained motionless since the move!
One!
Two!!
Three! No, at the last millisecond Father Thyme gets his shoulder up! The crowd and Jonny can’t believe it. Jonny pushes himself up now, telling the crowd is over. He brings Father Thyme up to his feet and gives him a kick to the gut to set him up. He then lifts him into a fireman’s carry, looks at the camera and says that it’s time to get to the f’n point. He then pushes Father Thyme off his shoulders and goes for a GTS, but Father Thyme blocks it, landing on his feet and grabbing unto Jonny’s leg! Jonny is surprised and then Father Thyme hits him with a right jab, let’s go of the leg and hits him with a left cross, right hook, left uppercut to the midsection and lastly a wind up left hook that sends Jonny flying and likely has knocked him out!*
Hotcakes: What the hell was that? I’ve never seen Jonny’s finisher be blocked like that before!
Markson: It’s the “Hands of Thyme!” Harry, Father Thyme’s signature move and he chose a perfect time to pull it out and counter Jonny’s finishes which for sure would have knocked out the Father.
*Father Thyme again surprisingly doesn’t go for the pin, instead, walking over to Jonny and bringing him back up to his feet and Jonny is clearly on spaghetti legs. Father Thyme now takes out a small flask, way to check him for weapons Villano 6! He opens and pours some of the content onto his hands before splashing the content on Jonny’s face. The crowd knowing exactly what it is begin a ‘holy water!’ chant, a first here in TPW. Father Thyme then nails him with a kick to the gut and has clearly baptized Jonny and now has him ready for his finisher, “The Salvation”. He hooks Jonny between his legs and lifts him up into a crucifix position! But before he can deliver the move, Jonny begins to kick his legs and Father Thyme can’t hold him. Jonny falls behind him and both men turn to face each other right away. Jonny gives Father Thyme the middle finger as he wipes the holy water from his face and hits him with the Insanely InFamous super kick! Father Thyme drops like a sack of bricks and Jonny once again goes for the pin!
One!
Two!
Thr… kick out!*
Markson: Another close call on Father Thyme! Jonny has been able to hit both of his signature moves tonight but Father Thyme has kicked out of both and blocked Jonny’s finisher! What is it going to take to beat the priest Harry?!
Hotcakes: A 10 year old?
Markson: HARRY!
Hotcakes: Kidding! Come on! Look, Jonny isn’t giving up either, he too blocked the priest’s finisher… This match is right there for either man to take it!
*Jonny grabs Fathey Thyme and begins lifting him when "My Hero" by The Foo FIghters begins to play over the PA. Jonny lets go of Thyme and looks to the entrance ramp where The 1 Super Hero appears. Jonny looks extremely confused as The 1 Super Hero begins a martial arts routine. Jonny begins laughing at The 1 Super Hero, but his laughter turns to shock as Father Thyme rolls him up from behind. *
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Steve Cotton: Your winner, and advancing in the Prestige Title tournament... FATHER THYME!!!
*Father Thyme quickly rolls out of the ring as Jonny C jumps to his feet in both anger and shock. Jonny looks back up the ramp to The 1 Shot Hero who bows as the shot fades to commercial. *
*Friday Night Fury returns from advertisement just in time for El Diablo Blanco’s American Championship celebration. The ring is already decorated for the festivities including giant inflatable El D heads, dNb shirts and an entire table filled with Flaming Diablo Burritos. Several members of the Backyard Experience are already in the ring from Captain Cowabunga, the Crayola Crew and Killer Klown from Outerspace all led by the lead bass player for Pristine Libido, Clarence Hardbody. *
Clarence Hardbody: Dudes and Dudettes, little dudes and little dudettes, baby dudes and dudettes around the world. It is I, lead bass player of Pristine Libido, Clarence Hardbody and I have the utmost pleasure to bring to all of you in the dNb a celebration unlike anything you’ve seen before. Tonight we celebrate a Dude that’s a Brother to us all. We may not share a bloodline but we’re all members of the same familia; The Diablo Nation.
*Clarence pauses as the dNb members in the crowd applaud. *
Clarence Hardbody: Just last week this man did the unthinkable and he took on the six foot nine, three hundred and sixty pound monster known as Supreme Machine. Many have tried to defeat this beast and many have failed. No one, I repeat, NO ONE has been able to unseat Supreme Machine for the TP-Dub American Championship until this man took up the challenge. Dudes and Dudettes, without further ado, I bring to you the Backyard Phenom, hailing from your Mother’s Neighbor’s Backyard a.k.a. Any backyard in suburban Chicago, he is the leader of the Diablo Nation, he is the NEW American Champion, he is EL…DIABLO…BLANCCCCCOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
* “The Fox (What Did the Fox Say?)” by Ylvis echoes throughout The Ball Arena drawing fans to their feet. El Diablo Blanco steps out onto the stage in his signature Zubaz shorts and sleeveless compression shirt. This time, however, he has dressed up for the occasion by having a zebra print tie around his neck and the TPW American Championship over his shoulder. El D waves to the fans as he walks down the aisle towards the ring. He takes brief pauses as he sees kids in the audience and gives them high fives and allows them to touch the belt. El D finally makes his way into the ring where he stares at the Backyard Experience with a wide smile on his face. Collectively, the entire Backyard Experience exchange a long embracing group hug. When done, Clarence Hardbody hands the microphone off the the Backyard Phenom. *
El Diablo Blanco: Let me tell you something, Brother.
*The crowd here in Denver, Colorado pop hard for El D; especially those that haven’t seen him live since the closure of Mile High Wrestling. *
El Diablo Blanco: Tonight is a night of celebration, Brother. Good Ol El D walked into Music City Mayhem with his eye on the prize; this American Championship. It wasn’t easy. Supreme Machine beat me from pillar to post but you all have come to know that El D don’t give up so easily. No sir, no ma’am. Through hard work and determination I was able to defeat the monster amongst men to become the NEW TP-Dub American Champion…
*El D pauses to look around the ring. *
El Diablo Blanco: I feel like something is missing in this celebration. We’ve got a sweet platter of Flaming Diablo Burritos… available for a limited time at participating Taco Bell locations… we’ve got these awesome balloons, we’ve got the Backyard Experience. But something still seems off. You see, this American Title wasn’t won on my merit alone. It was a collective effort behind the inner workings of El Diablo Blanco. I could not have done it without all you in the dNb. Right now, I invite you all into this very ring to celebrate this championship. It is as much yours as it is mine.
*El D motions for security to allow fans to hop the barricade and get inside the ring with him. There were fans of all ranges from little kids to grown men to even an old man with a walker. El Diablo Blanco personally aided in the man with the walker entering the ring. *
El Diablo Blanco: Now this is the celebration I had in mind. What do you say, Nation? Are we ready for a rip roaring good…
* El D is interrupted as different sections of the arena start to lose power. Before long all the lights in the arena are off causing commotion in the ring. It’s not long before “Zetite” by Illnath begins to play on the PA system. A lone spotlight shines atop the stage and tunnels of flames begin to erupt around it. Several members of the Cult of SuMa begin filing out of the entryway slowly making their way down the aisle. They pause about halfway down, making a pathway for the leader to emerge. As the fire drops back down, Supreme Machine is standing on the stage. In unison, SuMa and the Cult begin making their way down to the ring.
El Diablo Blanco is quickly trying to escort fans back out of the ring and into the crowd as the Backyard Experience form their own barricade to ensure no one gets hurt. El D even picks the elder gentleman up into his arms and carries him outside the ring to get him to safety before climbing back inside.
Supreme Machine pauses on the outside of the ring as the Cult members climb up onto the ring apron surrounding three quarters of the ring. The Backyard Experience is poised to fight but El Diablo Blanco tries to calm everyone down. *
El Diablo Blanco: Supreme Machine, what is this all about, Brother? We had our match. I walked out the victor. I’m not afraid to give you a rematch, Brother, but I do things fairly. We schedule a match, we do it then. There’s no need to get others involved. We don’t want to see anyone get hurt.
* Supreme Machine just stands there not saying a word, only looking at his Cult members. He gives them a simple nod and the Cult members rush the ring. A brawl ensues between the Cult members and the Backyard Experience. El D is trying to keep an eye on his friends all the while looking through the brawl to keep SuMa in his line of sight. A Cult member clotheslines Captain Cowabunga over the top rope but both go over and spill to the outside. The Crayola Crew attempt to double team another Cult member but the numbers soon equal out and they too spill to the outside. Killer Klown is able to get the better of another member and presses them over his head. Killer Klown makes his way to the ropes and tosses the Cult member to the outside, taking out both the Backyard Experience and Cult of SuMa in the process. Killer Klown exits the ring and the brawl continues amongst them all ringside.
El Diablo Blanco looks ringside to see Supreme Machine climbing up onto the ring apron. El D tosses the American Title to the side and calls for Supreme Machine to bring the fight. Even through his mask we can tell a slight smirk is on the face of SuMa as he can’t wait to bring about violence. As SuMa tries to enter the ring, El D pounces on him clubbing away with forearms and elbows with little to no effect. SuMa shoves El D to the ground with one swipe. El Diablo Blanco gets back to his feet and charges in again. SuMa wipes El D out with a massive clothesline.
Supreme Machine grabs El Diablo Blanco off the mat and lifts him up with ease over his head. SuMa walks around the ring looking to see where he wants to chuck El D. Outside the ring, the Cult of SuMa are laying waste to the Backyard Experience utilizing the environment whether it be the barricade, ring posts or ring steps.
SuMa goes to send El D into the audience but El D breaks free, dropping down behind Supreme Machine. El D goes for a chop block of the knee but can’t take the monster down. SuMa turns around and grabs El Diablo Blanco in a clawhold. El D is fighting it but SuMa’s grip is too strong. SuMa picks El D up in the air and begins walking around the ring. He gets close by the table of burritos and slams El D right through it. The table crumbles along with the burritos shooting ground beef, cheese and rice everywhere.
Supreme Machine looks down at the American Title on the mat. He picks up the belt and looks directly into it as if it is calling to him. SuMa then drops the belt onto El D’s broken body before exiting the ring. Almost as if they are operating as one, the Cult of SuMa stop their attacks as well. Satisfied with the carnage, Supreme Machine and the Cult of SuMa head backstage with El Diablo Blanco and the Backyard Experience laid out in the ring and ringside as the scene fades to commercial. *
Steve Cotton: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall, introducing first… being led to the ring by WAR QUEEN Leah Aguero, the team of Layla Diaz and “MightyJ” Jed Coffey, THE SECOND CITY RIOT SQUAD!!
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*Two spotlights hit the top of the stage revealing Jed Coffey and Layla Diaz standing opposite one another. The fans are booing as The Second City Riot Squad stand tall.
Smoke billows out between the two as the War Queen Leah Aguero appears between the duo. Leah gazes back and forth between Diaz and Coffey with a smirk across her face. She looks down at the ring and points the SCRS towards the ring.
The trio make their way down the ramp towards the ring. The Second City Riot Squad get on the apron and hold the ropes open as the War Queen enters the ring. The SCRS follows suit as the three line up in the ring. Putting their heads down, all three throw a fist up in the air as their music comes to a close and the house lights come back on. *
Steve Cotton: Introducing their opponents…
*The lights in the Ball Arena go dark.
Suddenly on the Thunder-Tron…
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Steven Cotton: They are being lead to the ring by their agent; “CHRONIC” Chris Page, first he is the TPW International Champion… “THE MECHANIC” PETER VAUGHN!! His partner, he is one-half of the XWF World Tag Team Champions and the self proclaiming “KING OF THE MIDCARDERS”, making his TPW debut… MARK FLYNN, the team of CCPE!
*Two spotlights hit the each side of the ramp revealing both Peter Vaughn and Mark Flynn standing with their respective Championships held high in the air for all to see before a third spotlight hits the ramp revealing the figure head of CCPE… Chris Page, who much like his clients has Championship gold.
The three men meet at the top of the ramp.
They look towards the ring at the opposition as Page is shown speaking to his clients who nod in understanding before they start to make the walk to the ring, followed by CCP. Vaughn and Flynn are primed, they’re ready for tonight’s affair as they reach ringside before passing off their titles to Page who faints like he’s going to collapse under the weight of the championship gold before laughing it off as he places all the titles in the corner.
Flynn climbs up on the apron as he steps through the ropes while Vaughn takes to the apron. Vaughn and Flynn talk a few things over as the CCPE theme fades out leaving nothing else but the opening bell. *
DING… DING… DING…
Markson: I’m pumped for this one as we are about to see the in-ring debut of Mark Flynn!
Hotcakes: A fellow client of Chris Page who made his presence known several times over the last few months for all of those who have been paying attention.
Markson: He’s not under a mask tonight. There’s no element of surprise for anyone, so lets see what he’s got.
* Mark Flynn starts things off. He leans through the ropes towards CCP who can be seen giving some last minute instruction to his client while across the ring Jed starts things off for the SCRS. Mark leans back into the ring where he makes his way out towards the center of the ring. Jed and Flynn circle each other before looking to lock up!
Flynn ducks under the lock-up attempt. “Mighty J” spins around where Flynn lands a series of quick forearm shots to the jaw backing Jed up against the ropes, Flynn looks for the Irish Whip, Jed reverses and it’s Flynn bouncing off the ropes ducking under a lariat. Jed spins around eating a boot to the midsection where he takes a back waist lock as he snaps off a release German Suplex! *
Markson: Oh my!! Might J was folded up like an accordion!
Hotcakes: The crowd is all over Flynn.
* Which is true as they boo intently. Leah is seen rallying Jed from the corner as Mark is back up. He picks Jed up taking him back into the CCPE corner where Peter Vaughn tags in. Flynn pins Jed into the corner corner with his shoulder allowing Vaughn to take open shots with right hands. The referee lays the count to Flynn who slips out at the four-count. *
Markson: About time ref!
Hotcakes: Flynn has to five Markson! Relax, you’re going to give yourself a heart attack.
* Vaughn brings “Mighty J” out towards the center of the ring where he latches onto a front face lock where he snaps off a suplex. Vaughn floats over into a cover.
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Jed pops a shoulder up off the mat. CCP is seen giving Vaughn some words as Peter gets back to his feet. He reaches down picking up Jed taking him back into the ropes, Vaughn shoots him across the ring, Jed bounces off the ropes, Vaughn sets for a back body drop but ends up taking a swinging neckbreaker! Jed is the first to his feet where he’s followed by Vaughn. Vaughn swings with a right hand, Jed ducks and counters with a side suplex! “Mighty J” pops back up to his feet where Diaz is tagged in. She immediately scales up to the top rope where Jed fires her off the top rope with a rocket launcher! *
Hotcakes: Rocket Launcher from Diaz to Vaughn!
Markson: Diaz has the cover!
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* Vaughn kicks out as Diaz quickly locks in a rear chin lock on the TPW International Champion. The referee slides into position asking Peter to surrender, he refuses, as he then starts to work his way back to his feet. He turns into the chin lock where he looks for the side suplex, Diaz flips over the back of Vaughn landing on her feet as she transitions with a back stabber! She makes the cover
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Vaughn kicks out once again. Diaz gets to a vertical base where they pick up Vaughn. She rocks him with a forearm shot, followed by a second before being cut off by a thumb to the eye by Vaughn staggering Diaz backward for Vaughn to come forward with a handstand into a head scissors takeover!
Vaughn sizes up Diaz who is getting back to her feet where he runs towards the ropes springboarding off while catching Diaz with a bulldog! Vaughn makes the cover hooking the near leg. *
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Diaz escapes. *
Markson: Another escape for SCRS as this match will continue.
Hotcakes: But for how long, Markson?
* Peter steps back up to his feet where he heads to his corner making the tag to Flynn. Mark steps back through the ropes. Flynn picks Diaz up off the mat just to rake her across the eyes. Flynn drives a stiff kick to the quad, forearm smash to the jaw, followed Northern Light Suplex with a bridge!
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Diaz escapes with a kick out! Flynn gets back to his fee where he picks Diaz up before shooting her into a neutral corner. Flynn charges in after her which see’s Diaz throw a reverse elbow to the jaw that rocks Flynn and allows Diaz to hop up on the middle turnbuckle where she pulls Flynn in by the hair into a front face lock which is followed by a Tornado DDT spiking Flynn head first into the mat! *
Hotcakes: Diaz spiked Flynn head first into the mat with that one!
* “Mighty J” has his hand extended out towards Diaz who is crawling towards the corner. *
Markson: Diaz has to make the tag!
* Diaz inches her way closer and makes the tag back Jed! Jed climbs up to the top rope where he leaps off with a Diving Elbow Drop! Jed makes the cover on Flynn! *
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* Flynn escapes the near fall to a gasp from the crowd. Leah pounds the mat as she shouts more instructions out towards Jed as he reaches his feet. He scoops up Flynn and slams him down to the mat. Jed follows up with a leg drop.
Jed gets back to his feet where he reaches down picking Flynn up who counters the pick up into an Inside Cradle! *
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* Jed escapes the near fall, he beats Flynn to his feet where he looks for a running lariat that Flynn ducks, Jed bounces off the ropes where Vaughn is able to drive knee into the lower back staggering Jed forward into a running knee strike by Flynn! Mark makes the cover! *
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* The crowd pops as Diaz dives on top of Flynn breaking the referee’s count! The official is on the spot as they get Diaz out to the apron as Flynn steps up to his feet. He picks up Jed where he twists the arm backing him up into CCPE territory as Vaughn tags back in. He climbs up to the top rope coming off with a double axe handle to the twisted arm and shoulder. Vaughn scoop slams Jed before stepping out to the ring apron where he starts to scale the turnbuckles! Jed starts to stir inside the ring, rolling over where he starts to push himself up off the mat and back to a vertical base. Vaughn leaps off the top rope with a flying cross body block that Jed ducks out of the way of sending Vaughn crashing and burning! *
Markson: SCRS has an opening if they can capitalize.
* Jed catches Vaughn with an Oklahoma Roll! *
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* Vaughn escapes the near fall. Jed is to his feet where picks up Vaughn taking him back into the ropes where Flynn makes a blind tag. Jed shoots Vaughn across the ring, he bounces off the far side where he baseball slides under the legs Jed, Jed spins around where Flynn comes at him with a Superkick!
Jed ducks and counters with a pickup on his shoulders!
Diaz starts to scramble to the top rope! Vaughn gets back to his feet seeing Diaz scaling the turnbuckles to the top rope! Vaughn charges towards the corner past Jed where he is able to shove Diaz off the top rope crashing down into the security barrier! Vaughn turns kicking the back of Jed’s right knee which sees Jed drop to one knee and allow Flynn off his shoulders. Vaughn quickly positions Jed for a Piledriver while Flynn hops up on the middle rope! He jumps off assisting Vaughn to effectively deliver the Spike Piledriver!
Flynn makes the cover! *
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Steve Cotton: Your winners of the match, CCPE!
* Flynn and Vaughn continue the assault on Jed as they stomp away at him while Page observes from the floor. *
Markson: Come on! The match is over!
* Diaz rolls back into the ring to try and assist her partner only to find herself on the wrong side of a two on one assault! Leah has had enough as she tosses the time keeper from his chair, folds it up before taking it with her as she slides into the ring.
Flynn spins around where he’s jabbed in the midsection with the chair before being waffled across the back!
The commotion causes Vaughn to spin around where he stares into the eyes of his next challenger for the TPW International Title with a chair in her hand. *
Hotcakes: Leah has Vaughn in her sights!
* Leah draws the chair back to swing at Vaughn but Chris Page has slid into the ring where he yanks the chair from her hands! Leah spins around with the momentum where she looks into the eyes of CCP! The crowd roars as Page doesn’t get involved in his clients affairs… UNLESS someone else does first.
Vaughn blasts Leah from behind with the Revenged!
Flynn has gotten back to his feet where he hooks Jed, takes him up in a Suplex, he holds him up for several seconds before bringing him down into a Cutter! This just leaves Diaz as she is getting to her feet. Page boots her in the midsection where he lays her down with a Page Plant!
The crowd roars with boos as Vaughn, Flynn, and Chris Page stand over SCRS leading us to commercial. *
*The scene returns from commercial to show Steve Cotton standing in the middle of the ring. *
Steve Cotton: The following contest is... YOUR MAIN EVENT!!!
*Yhorm by Dark Souls plays and the lights slowly start to flicker. The tron lights up with a dark figure walking up some stairs.
It opens a door and the tron blacks out and the music stops.
A voice is heard. *
"Carpe Noctum!!"
Steve Cotton: Introducing first, hailing from Parts Unknown, and weighing in at 289lbs, this is GABRIEL OHIO!!!
*A Slowed down, more Hard rock version of the theme tune plays.
The announcer escapes with a hasty retreat out the ring.
The top of the ramp is filled with smoke and a 'Moonlight Style' spotlight appears shortly after. A face is zoomed in upon, cocked to the side.
The light goes out, few seconds later it appears again a bit down the ramp. Ohio stares, but he doesn't move. The light goes out. Shortly after the light comes back on and the face of Ohio is pressed against the camera lens, the burn scars on his face there for all to see.
He laughs a maniacal laugh before progressing into the ring at a slow manic pace. He stands centre of the ring as it starts to rain on the ramp way and stage. *
Steve Cotton: And introducing his opponent, hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, and weighing in at 198lbs. This is... OLIVER MAIN!!!
*"Rainbow In The Dark" by Dio begins to play and the crowd goes wild cheering for Oliver Main. Oliver walks out to the top of the entrance way with the hood of his hoodie pulled up over his head. His head is down, looking at the ground as he stops at the top of the entrance way and raises his fist in the air. Oliver holds this pose as Ohio stands in the ring staring at him.
Suddenly, someone hops the security railing by the commentary desk behind Ohio's back. The man quickly jumps to the apron and climbs to the top rope, and at that moment we realize it is Oliver man. Oliver leaps off the top rope with a Missile Dropkick to the back of Ohio's head. Ohio stumbled forward, and falls through the ropes to the outside. *
Markson: WAIT! THAT WAS A DECOY!
Hotcakes: If Oliver Main is going to beat Gabriel Ohio here tonight he has to out smart him and stick and move, he can't stand and bang with that giant monster.
*Ohio gets to his feet and as he does Main runs across the ring and dive over the top rope onto Ohio, but Ohio catches Main. Ohio lifts Main up, and over his head, preparing to launch Main into the crowd just as he did at Thunder In Paradise, but Main breaks free and drops down behind Ohio and lands in the apron of the ring. Ohio turns around and is booted in the faces by Main. Ohio staggers back into the guard rail as Main spins around and springs to the second rope and comes off with a moonsault. Main nails Ohio, and flips Ohio over the guardrail and both men fall into the crowd. *
Markson: Oliver Main, throwing caution to the wind with that springboard moonsault over the guardrail.
Hotcakes: It isn't just caution he threw to the wind, but his body also.
*Oliver is quick to his feet and grabs a chair, quickly folding it up and throwing it into the head of Ohio. Ohio eats the chair to the head and keeps him on his knee. Main grabs a can of Coors from a fan and smashes the can into the head of Ohio. Main grabs another chair and when he turns back around Ohio springs up, grabbing Oliver and lifting him up. Ohio runs forward and gives into a large section of chairs, sending Oliver's body crashing into the chairs and chairs flying everywhere.
Both men push themselves to their feet, while security pushes the crowd back. Ohio grab a chair and throws it at Main with reckless abandon, and Main dodges it, but the chair knocks a young male fan out. Main instantly turns to check on the fan and with his attention off Ohio, Ohio slams a chair into the back of Main. Main falls, and as Ohio lifts the chair over his head for a second shot another fan, who was also checking on the young man, punches Ohio in the face. Ohio's head slowly turns to look at the man, as Ohio is unfazed by the shot. The fan draws back for another punch and Ohio slams the chair over the fans head knocking him out cold. *
Markson: Well, Colorado it's been nice knowing you, but I don't think TPW will be allowed back here anytime soon.
Hotcakes: I'm sure Terry Marshall is already on the phone with his lawyers.
*The fans begin to scatter away from Ohio as he threatens them all with the chair. As Ohio turns back to Oliver, Oliver double legs Ohio to the ground. Main mounts Ohio and begins hammering him with lefts and rights, but Ohio reaches up and grabs Main by the hair and pulls him off of him. As they begin to get up Ohio shoves Main hard, sending Main flying into the wall of the lower bowl. Ohio charges with a running big boot, but Ohio slides to the side and Ohio kicks the wall sending the impact of the boot shooting up his leg.
As Ohio staggers back holding his hip, Main dives into the knee of Ohio, planting his shoulder right into the kneecap of Ohio. Ohio goes down hard and is holding his knee as Main gets up and begins kicking and stomping Ohio. *
Marskon: Smart move by Oliver Main to attack the legs of Gabriel Ohio and get the giant monster down.
Hotcakes: I really hope those fans are ok. Do we have any more of those Lowe's gift cards? If so, give some to those fans.
*Main grabs Ohio by the head and throws him into the wall. Main quickly grabs an extension cord and begins wrapping it around Ohio's throat. Ohio grabs at the cord and Oliver pulls it hard, bending Ohio over and then up kicks Ohio in the head. Main looks at a ladder leaned against the wall and begins climbing it up to the second level of the arena. Main gets to the second level and begins pulling up on the extension cord, using it to hang Ohio. *
Markson: Oliver Main is going for the most electrifying choke out in Thunder Pro history.
Hotcakes: Leave the bad puns to me Mark, and I'll leave the transitions to you.
*Main tries pulling harder, but can't seem to get the giants feet off of the ground. Ohio reaches up, and grabs the cord above his head, then pulls down has hard as he can. This yanks Oliver off of the ledge of the balcony, sending Oliver flipping forward and landing into a production booth. Sparks fly from the machines, some of the lights flicker off around the arena, and Oliver lays motionless. *
Markson: OH MY!!!
Hotcakes: We are definitely never being allowed back in the Ball Center.
Markson: At this rate we'll be lucky if all our scheduled venues don't cancel us.
Hotcakes: At least Bohemian Grove won't cancel us, way worse stuff has happened there than this.
*Ohio unravels the cord from his neck and catches his breath. Ohio moves toward Ollie, grabs him, and pulls Oliver off of the electrical boxes to the ground below. Ohio wraps the cord around Oliver's throat and then begins dragging Oliver back toward the ring with the cord over his shoulder. The crowd parts as Ohio nears them, all afraid of being his next victim. Ohio steps over the security railing and then turns to face it and pulls the cord hard and fast, pulling Oliver's head straight into the security railing. *
Markson: OH MY! What a sickening thud Oliver's head made against the railing
Hotcakes: When using your head goes wrong.
*Ohio reaches over the railing and pulls Oliver up and over the railing. Ohio then begins dragging Oliver towards the Filipino commentary table. Ohio drops the cord and begins clearing the table of all the contents sending the commentators running. *
Markson: Oh great, now we are going to lose our Filipino coverage.
Hotcakes: I didn't even know we had a Filipino commentary team.
Marskon: We're worldwide.
*Ohio turns back to Main and grabs him by the hair, pulling him into position for a powerbomb, but Main drops to a knee and hits a low blow to Ohio. Ohio drops his knees as Main pushes himself up. Main grabs Ohio by the hair and delivers a hard knee strike that bust Ohio's nose open. Oliver pulls Ohio up and rolls him onto the table before firing five hard rights to the head of Ohio. Main then heads to the ring and hops on the apron and takes a moment to soak in the cheers of the crowd as he moves to the far end of the apron.
Oliver turns and points at Ohio, laying on the announcers table. Oliver then runs down the apron and leaps off. As Oliver flies towards Ohio, Ohio sits up and spews Bloody Mary (Tajiri's/Asuka's Green Mist, except it is red) into the face of Oliver. Oliver covers his face and comes up short on his jump, landing chest first into the side of the table. *
Markson: OLIVER MAIN HAS BEEN BLINDED!!!
Hotcakes: I haven't seen mist sprayed in over a decade, and what a time for Gabriel Ohio to pull it out.
*Oliver is on his knees trying to wipe his eyes clean, but Ohio is up to his feet. Ohio delivers a hard, straight kick to the back of Oliver's head. Oliver falls to his face and shows great fighting spirit as he instantly begins to pull himself up. Unfortunately for Oliver he pushes himself up into position for Ohio to grab him for The Kiss of The Cerberus (Double Power Bomb then Lifting up for a third & a third over the knee), only this time Ohio modifies it. The first powerbomb is straight to the floor, the second is against the ring apron, and then the third and final powerbomb sends Oliver crashing through the Filipino commentary table. *
Markson: OLIVER MAIN IS DEAD!!! HE IS D-E-A-D, DEAD!!!
Hotcakes: Can Referee Mullet Matthews just call and end to this? PLEASE END IT!!!
*Ohio grabs Oliver's lifeless body, holding onto Olive by his hair, and drags him to ringside. Ohio lifts Oliver up and rolls him into the ring and then climbs in after. Ohio again grabs Oliver by the hair and drags him to the middle of the ring, and calls for the noose. A noose is lowered from the rafters, and Ohio pulls Oliver to his knees. Ohio grabs the noose and puts it around Mains throat and tightens it. Ohio takes a moment to stare at Oliver, and then Ohio wipes the blood from his face and writes the word "Trauma" on Oliver's chest in his own blood. Ohio stands with an evil look on his face as the noose begins to be lifted into the air. *
Hotcakes: OH NO! This is gross, I can't watch.
Markson: WAIT! LOOK AT THAT!
*As Oliver is being lifted, he throws his legs up and catches Ohio in a standing triangle choke. Oliver uses one hand to pull Ohio's head by the hair to lock the choke in tighter, and uses his other hand to try and loosen the noose. Ohio tries pulling away, and punches at Oliver's ribs, but Oliver refuses to break the hold. Oliver keeps pulling at the noose and is finally able to get it loose enough to pull it off of him. Oliver then leans back, pulling Ohio down. Ohio drops his hips and uses his impressive power to pick Oliver up into the air for a powerbomb, but Oliver counters with a hurriconrana. *
Markson: Oliver Main isn't done yet.
Hotcakes: Oliver has a lot experience in fighting monsters, but can he actually slay them.
*Ohio get to his feet before Main and charge with a clothesline as Main stands. Oliver ducks under though and catches Ohio's arm as he does. Main spins Ohio Arlington and hits the V-Trigger Knee Strike. Ohio is staggered and Main begins trying to lift Ohio into position for the Dead Man's Drop (One Winged Angel), but struggles to get the giant beast up. Ohio slides off of Main's shoulders, and spins Main around into a knee to the stomach. Ohio grabs Main and lifts him for the Fall From Grace (Steiner Screwdriver), but as Ohio spins Main, Main swings his legs through and drops Ohio with a sit-out Reverse DDT. *
Markson: What an incredible counter from Oliver Main.
Hotcakes: That Oliver Main is full of heart, and full of fight.
*Oliver staggers to his feet and grabs the noose. Oliver turns and begins to walk toward Ohio, but as he does the ring begins to shake violently. Suddenly, a sinkhole opens in the ring under Oliver's feet, as a section of the ring gives way under Oliver, leaving a large hole in the ring. Oliver holds onto the noose to keep from falling into the hole. Oliver's feet dangle above the hole, but he starts kicking his feet to get some momentum.
Suddenly, something falls from the ceiling. In front of Oliver is a body hanging from another nose. The body is that of Michael. Oliver's eyes bulge from shock, and his grip gives way, and Oliver falls into the hole. As Oliver falls, Ohio stands with an evil look on his face. Ohio grabs the noose and jumps into the hole after Oliver. *
Markson: WHAT IS GOING ON!?!?!
Hotcakes: This is pure insanity. This is crazy… THIS IS BEDLAM!!!
*The rope begins to rise from the hole, and as it does we see Oliver Main hanging unconscious from the noose. The bell instantly begins to ring. *
Steve Cotton: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. GABRIEL OHIO!!!
*The crowd begins booing as Gabriel Ohio emerges from the hole. Security and medical team members rush the ring as Oliver is lowered to the mat. Ohio stands tall, watching as medical officials tend to Oliver. Suddenly, Ohio strikes, kicking a EMT in the side of the head.
A security guard leaps at Ohio, but is caught by Ohio and tossed into the hole. Ohio grabs another member of the medical team and another security guard by the throat, and then double chokeslams them into the hole. Ohio turns to the third security guard and boots him in the face as well. Ohio then turns his attention back to Oliver Main. *
Markson: OH NO!!! WHAT IS THIS MONSTER GOING TO DO NOW!?!?!?!
Hotcakes: I DON'T WANT TO FIND OUT!!!
*Before Ohio can do any further damage, a large group of security officers begin heading down the entrance way as Terry Marshall stands there signaling them to storm the ring. The security members slide into the ring surrounding Ohio, as two guards stay on the outside and pull Oliver Main out of the ring and begin helping him to the back. The guards surround Ohio and looks prepared to fight them all, but Marshall interrupts on the microphone. *
Terry Marshall: HEY DUDE! You want to play big bad monster, let's find out just big and bad of a monster you really are.
*Ohio looks at Marshall, and slowly tilts his head. *
Terry Marshall: Gabriel Ohio, you have just been entered into the… BOHEMIAN BASH!!!
*The crowd pops massively as Ohio and Marshall stare at each other as rhe show fades to black and the credits begin to roll. *
CREDITS:
Khloe Cox vs Tyberious by: Peter Vaughn
Jonny C vs Father Thyme by: The Malvados
CCPE vs SCRS by: Chris Page