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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:31:47 GMT -5
The lights dim to darkness during the intro to ‘Press Gang’, white lights begin to flicker as the drums kick in. Paul Sant takes a few big steps out from the back. He then stands up straight and takes a look around the now satisfied looking crowd while nodding his head in approval and his hands on his hips. He then walks down to the ring with a smirk on his face with an arm raised in the air. He slides into the ring and runs to the opposite corner and stands on the middle rope. The audiences loves it as begins to talk trash about his opponent while looking at various sections of the place.
Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a ten minute time limit! Introducing first, from Murder City, USA, weighing in at 218 pounds, Paul Sant!
Keith Oswalt: Paul’s definitely looking to rebound after being dominated with Adam Abel last week in the main event against Eddie Nash and Johnny Noble.
Eric Witz: He also needs to prove to Silence he’s not a loser. Who wants to follow a loser!?
Keith Oswalt: Very true, I think. Paul Sant has a lot riding on this match, but his opponent won’t let him take it easily.
The guitar riff at the start of 'Remedy' by Cold plays and he steps through the curtain he has as an entrance attire of a black coat. He stands at the top of the isle and makes a praying style taunt with a mattitude V1 hand gesture (he has three fingers together with his nose) in the middle of the first two before wiping his nose in a Rikishi style before walking with a strut to he ring (he thinks he's God he's gonna strut) Once in the ring he moves to the first corner he can be bothered walking to he then climbs to the middle turnbuckle and does the same V1 Prayer taunt
Ike Rose: And his opponent, from Sacramento, California, weighing in at 234 pounds, Stephen Callaway!
Keith Oswalt: Despite this being the opening match, two of Pride’s biggest names are competing and it’s going to be a hell of a match. Neither man can afford a loss here!
Eric Witz: Callaway can afford a loss less than Sant! Callaway just had a Valiant championship match, a loss here would surely take him out of contention.
As Ike Rose leaves the ring and the bell rings, Paul Sant approaches the center of the ring and offers his hand. Callaway looks at Sant as he walks towards the center, but instead of accepting the handshake, Callaway takes Sant’s arm and whips him down with an arm drag. Both men bounce back up immediately after this and as Callaway turns around, Sant now hits him with an arm drag of his own. Again they both pop back up and again as Callaway turns around Sant hits him with a dropkick, backing him up into the ropes. Wasting little time, Sant rushes up towards Callaway and pushes him off the ropes. As Callaway rebounds and hit’s the center of the ring, Sant levels him with a leg lariat! Going for a cover following this, Callaway is able to kick out at one.
Giving a clean break, Sant gets back up to his feet and allows Callaway to do the same. Now, the two engage in a collar and elbow tie up, and Callaway takes the advantage here, swimming over and putting Sant into a hammerlock. Bouncing around as he tries to break free, Sant is able to counter into a hammerlock of his own, but from the hammerlock, he moves into a wrist lock, holding Callaway’s wrist. Callaway waists little of time breaking his own wrist free and puts Sant into a wrist lock of his own. Now powering Sant down, Callaway forces Sant into a bridge, making him strain and use his neck muscles. Finally, after pushing for several seconds, Callaway breaks the bridge and Sant lays on his shoulders before popping up and swiping Callaway’s feet out from underneath him.
Being freed from the wrist lock, Sant bounces up to his feet and as Callaway sits up, Sant lands a dropkick to his face, taking him back to the mat. Covering again, Sant hooks the leg this time,
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Kick out!
Keith Oswalt: Impressive back and forth chain wrestling so far!
Eric Witz: You know, a dropkick is not chain wrestling, and Sant’s hit two of them.
Keith Oswalt: I was talking about their previous exchange, before the second dropkick.
Eric Witz: Don’t you know we always commentate on the action that just happened?
Keith Oswalt: It did just happen! I don’t even know why I bother arguing with you.
Pulling Callaway back up to his feet, Sant now whips him off to the ropes and as Callaway hit’s the ropes, he hooks a hold of them, watching as Sant now hip tosses nobody. Rushing towards Sant as he is off balance, Callaway annihilates Sant with a boot to the face! Pulling Sant back up, Callaway now throws him off to the ropes and as Sant bounces back, Callaway hits him with a hip toss, almost patronizing him by using the move that just put Sant in danger by missing. As Sant sits up holding his back, Callaway now delivers a brutal kick to the flat of Sant’s back. Clutching his back in pain, Sant begins to get up to his feet, but as he does this, Callaway pulls him up from behind and nails him with the Always Have an Angle Slam (Angle Slam)!
Covering Sant immediately after hitting this, Callaway hooks the leg,
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Kick out!
Callaway can’t believe it as he slaps the mat. Mounting himself up on top of Sant now, Callaway begins to brutally and continuously punch Sant in the face forcing the referee to peel him off. Screaming at the referee now, Sant is given time to recover as he rolls out onto the apron. As Callaway continues to scream at referee Chris Owens, Sant finally pulls himself up onto the apron and waits for Callaway to turn around. Just as Callaway does, Sant springboards himself on top of the rope and nails Callaway with a Face Full of Forearm (Springboard Forearm)!
Using this adrenaline rush, Sant pops back up onto his feet as he sees a downed Callaway and now runs to the ropes. Hoping up onto the second rope, Sant jumps back and does half a spin in mid-air before nailing the 180 degrees of leg drop (Running Springboard Leg drop)!
Keith Oswalt: Callaway better start recovering quick if he wants to stand a chance! Sant seems to be firing up!
Eric Witz: Seems? He just hit two of his signature moves, I’d say he has fired up!
Keith Oswalt: That’s true, momentum is definitely in his favor.
After hitting the leg drop, Sant goes for a cover over Callaway,
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Kick out!
Sant can’t believe that Callaway kicked out, but doesn’t allow it to get to him. Instead he gets back up to his feet and pulls Callaway up along with him! Grabbing Callaway into a cravate, Sant holds on to Callaway’s neck as he sprints towards the corner. Running up the corner, Sant flips backwards with The Path for Truth (Shiranui)! But Callaway squirms out at the last possible second, making Sant land behind him. Quickly turning around, Callaway spins and nails a huge lariat on Sant!
Knocking Sant to the ground, Callaway now grabs his legs, and crosses the right leg across his left and hooks his arms through them. Now flipping over Callaway locks Paul Sant in the Calsileaf (Texas Cloverleaf)! Sitting back, Callaway locks the hold in tight, making Sant scream out in agony! Eyeing the rope feet in front of him, Sant reaches out, but is not even close to being able to grab it. Pulling his body up, Sant begins to drag his body towards the rope reaching out towards it. Giving a last ditch effort to grab the bottom rope, Sant lunges, but Callaway drags Sant back to the center of the ring!
Raising his left hand to tap out, Sant holds it up while pulling his body up, but now Callaway loosens his grip only slightly, letting Sant power his feet down, making Callaway do a flip as Sant now plants his body on top of him for a pinning predicament!
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3!
Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 8 minutes and 43 seconds, Paul Sant!
Keith Oswalt: Paul Sant picks up the victory with that surprise cover on Sant!
Eric Witz: Incredible reversal shown by Sant as he turns that near submission loss into a pinfall victory! Simply amazing!
Keith Oswalt: Great match shown by these two, and I’m sure it won’t be the last between them.
Rolling out of the ring following his victory, Sant holds his back as the referee raises his hand in victory. Grinning back at Callaway who slams his fists on the mat at being defeated, Sant continues to walk backwards. Before Sant can turn around to continue up the entrance way, Silence sprints down the ramp and nails Sant with a northern lights lariat! Knocking Sant down, Silence wastes little time lifting Sant back up and grabbing him and holding him in a fall away slam position. Now rushing forward, Silence targets Sant’s hurt back as he drives him back first into the ring turnbuckle pole. Listening to Sant scream, Silence again backs away and sprints once more in the pole, slamming Sant’s back into the pole again!
As Silence holds Sant, The Voice finally gets out to ring side and barks instructions to Silence, telling him to put Sant up onto his shoulders. Listening to his mentor, Silence throws Sant up onto his shoulders, treating him like a rag doll. Now, without hesitation, Silence slams Sant down onto the concrete floor neck first with the Silent Shot (Joker Driver)! Getting up, Silence looks at The Voice who smiles wickedly, praising Silence as they walk to the back as the scene fades.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:32:16 GMT -5
As the scene switches to backstage, Dru Tha Merc can be seen throwing the door to Kurt Noble’s office open. Wasting no time, Dru goes straight to Noble’s desk and glares a hole through him.
Dru Tha Merc: Nigga, I swear to god if you keep holding me down, I will hurt you. You understand me?
Not entirely sure what Dru’s talking about, Kurt Noble backs up a little bit.
Kurt Noble: Excuse me Dru? What the hell are you talking about?
Dru Tha Merc: Don’t play dumb, nigga. You know exactly what I’m talking about. Why ain’t I getting the title shot? I beat that pretty boy, Josh Eagles last week, but your partner, Jeremy Sterling, he has the gull to call me out? Say I don’t deserve a title shot? Why, because I don’t fit the pretty, white boy stereotype that would go over in Tennessee? Is it because I’m a badass black rebel?
Kurt Noble: That’s enough.
Dru Tha Merc: That’s enough my ass. You all want to hold me down? No way in hell. I’m the best damn athlete you have on this roster, but you all refuse to give me what I deserve. That’s bullshit. I defeated Josh Eagles last week, I should be first in line for a title shot, not that creep, Orge Lambart. The hell has he done in the past year to earn anything, outside of being plain creepy. That’s bullshit Kurt, and you know it. Nigga, I swear…
Kurt Noble: Enough! You want to know why you didn’t get a title shot Dru? Because we see you as a liability!
Regretting what he just said, Kurt Noble shuts his mouth quickly, not letting anything else escape his lips.
Dru Tha Merc: A liability? Nigga, you ain’t seen shit from me yet. You want to think of me as a liability? Fine. But, just beware, all your bitch-ass niggas you call wrestlers, they’re on red alert, because now they have a pissed off giant nigga ready to rip their heads off. If they, or even you, cross me, I will cripple you.
Now bucking at Kurt Noble, Dru Tha Merc shakes his head before heading out of the office, slamming the door shut in the process as the scene fades.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:32:42 GMT -5
The scene flicks to the backstage area where we see the KoP Valiant Champion Josh Eagles is standing fully geared up and beside Alex Avice.
Alex Avice: Good evening KoP fans I am reporting live backstage with our new KoP Valiant Champion Josh Eagles. Josh, let me begin by asking you how do you feel becoming the Valiant Champion for the second time in your career?
Josh smiles and runs a hand over his five o'clock shadow and sends a wink toward the camera with a flashing grin.
Josh Eagles: It feels great Alex, there isn't a more rewarding feeling in the world. But as I said last week, the point now isn't for me to make a big deal about becoming a champion but to continue to fight to be a good champion.
Alex Avice: Well with that being said there has to be a lot of things on your mind as tonight is a very big night for you and last week held a lot of announcements that pertain to you. What are your feelings about Ogre Lambart possibly becoming your next challenger?
Josh Eagles: Alex I've been in the same company as Ogre Lambart for years now and he is one messed up individual I can tell you that much. We've had some bloody battles and if he and Obscene can manage to win tonight then we'll have another one with everything on the line. But I don't have any feelings towards it. If Ogre gets it then we'll put on a show and I'll fight with what I got and if he doesn't well then I am told I'll get a competitor either way by the end of the night.
Josh smiles at Alex and adjusts the belt on his shoulder and takes a sip of water.
Alex: Any possible inside information onto who that might be?
Josh Eagles: No idea Alex and there are so many people on this roster who would be a great match. You've got Callaway, Dru Dallins, Jason Phoenix, Johnny Noble or Eddie Nash, even Paul Sant if you just wanted to name a few. No matter who it is we'll step into the ring and lay it down and that's what matters.
Alex Avice: How does it feel going into Survival of the Proud that if you LOSE the championship that another contender will already be in line and you won't be getting a rematch right away?
Josh Eagles: That's the nature of the business Alex, it's an all on the line place. Whomever I face if they don't win won't be looking at a shot for a while either if you put it in those terms. You don't look at what's beyond, just what's right in front of you.
Josh looks ready to walk away now but Alex stops him.
Alex Avice: Sorry Josh just one last thing while we are speaking of what's right in front of you. Tonight you take on Aurelia Zombie a woman who has been tearing it up in the KoP and has yet to suffer defeat by anyone's hands. A woman who most have written off because of the fact she is a woman, how do you feel going into this match?
Josh Eagles: Excited is the only word I can use Alex. People have made the mistake of taking gender into play because of the way the World works and the way we are raised. Hitting a woman is wrong, when she is defenseless and scared of you. This woman, Ms. Zombie has come to the KoP and she's faced some of the best and she has put them down and proven that she belongs. I'm going to give her the competition she is thirsting for and the chance to prove herself ... but I am also known as the streak ender. Nash, Phoenix, whenever anyone get's really hot they are matched against me and I cool them off. It'll be a good match but I intend to do the same tonight.
Josh winks to the camera and walks away to head towards his upcoming match leaving Alex just staring after him.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:33:03 GMT -5
The beginning notes of “Inside The Fire” by Disturbed are heard. Jason Phoenix walks out, looking at the crowd. He slowly stalks his way to the ring. He climbs in, waiting for his opponent, ready to fight.
Ike Rose: The following match-up is a singles match, scheduled for one-fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 230 pounds, and hailing from Leighton, Alabama… Jason Phoenix!
”Hate It Or Love It" by G-Unit begins to play as many of the fans in the attendance begin to make the sounds of the background chorus, chanting with the song, some fans begin to also boo as the song comes on and there, through the crowds begins to climb out Dru Tha Merc, sitting in a seat and looking around. Niles Markie is standing at the entrance, waving at his client!
Hate it or love it, The underdog's on top,
And I'm gonna shine homie, until my heart stop...
Go head' envy me, I'm rap's MVP.
And I ain't goin nowhere, so you can get to know me.
Hate it or love it, The underdog's on top,
And I'm gonna shine homie, until my heart stop...
Go head' envy me, I'm rap's MVP.
And I ain't goin nowhere, so you can get to know me.
Dru Tha Merc strolls through the crowd, cracking his knuckles and taking a grasp of his hat, pulling it off his head as he looks around, then steps down onto the entrance way next to Niles. Together they walk to the ring. As Dru slides into the ring, the big brawler slapping his chest twice and pointing to the fans, motioning his fingers like a gun. He takes his hat and tosses it, as Niles makes a tsk-tsk-tsk sound and begins to talk strategy to his client. Niles Markie opens his briefcase and offers a tire iron to Dru, but before Dru can take it, the ref yells at both of them and the two men shake their heads before Niles walks out of the ring and stand by the apron, while Dru preps for his match, rolling his shoulders.
Hate it or love it, The underdog's on top,
And I'm gonna shine homie, until my heart stop...
Go head' envy me, I'm rap's MVP.
And I ain't goin nowhere, so you can get to know me.
Hate it or love it, The underdog's on top,
And I'm gonna shine homie, until my heart stop...
Go head' envy me, I'm rap's MVP.
And I ain't goin nowhere, so you can get to know me.
Ike Rose: And his opponent, weighing in at 297 pounds, and hailing from Tampa Bay, Florida…Dru Tha Merc!
Keith Oswalt: These two men are arguably the two most impactful men in Pride, possibly besides our Valiant Champion. With Dru getting reinvented due to Niles, and Phoenix uncovering his new identity, both have been a force to be reckoned with. A win or loss here could greatly impact the Valiant Title scene.
Eric Witz: It’s post Oscar season baby, so lets see someone get snubbed out of the title picture tonight!
Chris Owens signals for the bell, and Dru and Phoenix eye each other cautiously, knowing the implications of this match-up. Both men move in, and after a few seconds, lock up. Dru looks to be pushing Phoenix into the corner, but Phoenix reverses, and slams Dru in the corner. Phoenix then savagely begins to hammer on Dru, until Dru pushes Phoenix away, and runs forward, grabbing Phoenix and tossing him into the corner with a massive throw! Dru begins to show off his power, hammering on Phoenix, before Irish Whipping him, holding on, and slamming Phoenix down with a huge clothesline! Phoenix quickly gets up, but a bit boot sends him over the top rope and to the floor below! Dru follows quickly, but as Phoenix gets up, he kicks Dru in the shins, and follows up with a knee to the stomach. He grabs Dru, and tries to slam his face off the guard rail, but Dru elbows him in the stomach, and lifts up Phoenix with a press slam…before dropping him face first on the steel rail! Phoenix slumps down, looking somewhat inconscious, before Dru pops him in the chin, making him fall totally down to the mats!
Keith Oswalt: There really isn’t a man more methodical and more powerful than Dru Dallins. Phoenix has demonstrated some brutality in the past few weeks, but he still can’t touch Dru’s physicality.
Eric Witz: Big black man beats up small white boy? Shocking and new!
Keith Oswalt: Racism from Eric Witz? Shocking and new!
Dru lifts up Phoenix, and tosses him in the ring, following suit. He lifts up Phoenix, and begins to just pop him around a bit with a few punches, before lifting up Phoenix, and spinning him around with an airplane spin! He drops Phoenix, who seems dazed, and right before Dru can grab him, Phoenix goes down, and slams his fists into Dru’s shins! The big man falters, giving Phoenix all the chances in the world to show off his brawler style, as he pounds on the weakened legs of Dru Dallins. Phoenix then runs off the ropes, and floors Dru with an enziguri! Following up the momentum, Phoenix hops on Dru, and begins to pound him with some shots to the face, a role usually reversed for Dru! Dru covers up some shots, but the damage is done, as Dru pushes Phoenix off. Phoenix runs back in, but gets dropped with a Lou Thez press! Dry gets in some shots, getting a mixed reaction, before he lifts up Phoenix. Druu lightly bounces off the ropes, but Phoenix ducks a clothesline and nails Dru with a neckbreaker! Phoenix makes a pin…
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Kickout by Dru Tha Merc!
Venting frustration, Phoenix begins to lay into Dru with some shots, but the big man once again moves him away. Phoenix runs in, and tries to keep Dru down, but Dru uses his mighty strength to push Phoenix into the corner. Dru then begins the ten corner punches, and follows up with a Pride Obliterating Bitch Slap! As Phoenix stumbles forward, Dru walks up, and nails Phoenix with the Welcome to Grumeyville (Bicycle Kick & Legdrop). However, Dru clutches his again, making him not able to capitalize on a pin attempt. The crowd gets fired up, as both men are down, and are attempting to pull themselves up. They do so, and Phoenix throws a punch, but Dru slams him with a fist that sends him right down. They trade more punches as Phoenix gets up, but Dru grabs Phoenix, and throws him into the corner! Dru then runs in, and splashes Phoenix in the corner, yelling “Ain’t no bird muthafucka gonna fly tonight!” As Phoenix stumbles forward, Dru grabs him, and nails Phoenix with a back body drop! Dru then prepares himself, and as Phoenix gets up, Dru grabs him, and lifts him up for the Bay Area Chokeslam, but Phoenix counters it in mid-air, and moves behind Dru. He tries to lock in the Crimson Tornado (Spinning Killswitch), but Dru counters it, and elbows Phoenix right in the face! Phoenix stumbles, but upon Dru’s charging, Phoenix nails him with a swift kick to the shins that gets the job done!
Keith Oswalt: Jason Phoenix has definitely limited the mobility of Dru Dallins with those leg shots.
Eric Witz: Bigger they are, harder they…oh forget it, I’m going back to playing Pokemon under the desk!
Dru is about to go down, and Phoenix grabs Dru, nailing him with a quick DDT! Phoenix then takes to the top rope, and positions himself, before leaping off and nailing Dru with a Phoenix Fire (SSP)! Phoenix makes a cover…
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3-Kickout by Dru Dallins!
Eric Witz: Well…that failed!
Keith Oswalt: Oh, you’re paying attention now?
Phoenix clearly is stunned, but gets up, looking around for some sort of way to victory. As Dru gets up, Phoenix positions himself behind Dru, and grabs Dru for the Crimson Torando. However, Dru continues to fight out of it, and instead, turns, and lifts up Phoenix for a Bear Hug! Phoenix thrashes about, pummeling Dru in the head so many times that Dru is forced to release him. Taking advantage of the groggy state, Phoenix goes behind Dru, and tries again for the Crimson Turbo, but Dru continues to fight…but it appears to have been a trick, as Phoenix rolls up an unsuspecting Dru…
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Ike Rose: Here is your winner, with a time of 7 minutes and 54 seconds…Jason Phoenix!
Keith Oswalt: What an impressive win from Jason Phoenix! He tricked Dru enough times with that Crimson Turbo that Dru got caught off guard with a roll-up!
Eric Witz: Looks like the crazy person wins again in Pride!
Phoenix quickly rolls out of the ring, clearly happy about the way that turned out. Dru gets up, and instantly begins to throw a fit, as he grabs the ropes and shakes them, yelling various obscenities at Phoenix, who only smiles!
Keith Oswalt: Dru is clearly more than angry about this situation. With so many upsets week in and week out, it’s hard to predict who will be the next Valiant title contender!
Eric Wutz: Well, Phoenix did just beat the guy everyone else has a problem beating, so maybe him? Duuuhhhh.
The scene fades out.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:34:05 GMT -5
As Oblivion comes back on the air, the light blue banner set with the crown of the KoP can be seen as Alex Avice stands, microphone in hand. As the camera pans out, Adam Abel can be seen standing next to Alex Avice.
Alex Avice: Welcome back Pride fans, here with me now is Adam Abel. Adam, last week…
Adam Abel: We saw me take a loss to Johnny Noble and Eddie Nash. I won’t give any excuses, I wasn’t prepared for them. They hit harder and faster than I thought they could and because of that they were able to defeat Paul and I, submitting me.. Last week you two were the better guys, even if you two don’t get along, I sure would recommend you all team up and go for tag belts somewhere, because when you two are fighting together, you’re near unstoppable. That said, if Paul and I ever get a rematch, I guarantee I’ll fight back harder than you can ever imagine and we won’t go down nearly as easily as we did last week.
Alex Avice: Kind words towards your former opponents. That said, earlier this week, Paul Sant personally apologized to you about the loss last week, do you have any words for him?
Adam Abel: Yeah, I do actually. Paul I heard you issued me an apology, but there really wasn’t any need for one. You didn’t do anything wrong, I let the team down. I wish I hadn’t, but I did. You’re a hell of an athlete, as you proved tonight when you defeated Callaway. He’s no easy task, but you and him tore the house down and you picked up the W. I know you have a lot going on with Silence, and I respect that man, but know that if you ever need a friend, or a partner, I’m here for you man. You have my number, just call me up.
Alex Avice: Ever the class act Adam, before we head out, do you have anything else to add?
Adam Abel: Not to much really. Just want to say that if there are any new guys out there looking at us and what we do in that ring, and even considering to try us out, I highly recommend doing so. This place is built off of new guys coming in and impressing. It’s that youth, the new guys coming and challenging guys like me, like Josh Eagles, like Dru Tha Merc, that make Pride so exciting. Last month we saw Galen Ronan come in and light a house of fire. Who knows where he’s at now, but he came at me and brought me some of the best competition I’ve seen in months. That’s the kind of action I like, and the kind of action I hope keeps coming at me.
Alex Avice: Well Adam, it’s been a pleasure to have you, and hopefully we’ll be seeing some new guys coming at you pretty soon.
Adam Abel: My pleasure as always Alex.
Smiling and shaking hands, the scene finally fades out.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:34:37 GMT -5
YOU READY? LET'S GO!
This is ten percent luck, twenty percent skill
Fifteen percent concentrated power of will
Five percent pleasure, fifty percent pain
And a hundred percent reason to remember the name!
J EAGLES
Josh now emerges from behind the curtains with the Valiant Championship raised high about his head as 'Remember the Name (J Eagles)' by Fort Minor kicks into gear and the crowd goes wild as he points to them.
He doesn't need his name up in lights
He just wants to be heard whether it's the ring or the mic
He feels so unlike everybody else, alone
In spite of the fact that some people still think that they know him
But screw em, he knows the code
It's not about the salary
It's all about reality and making some noise
Making the story - making sure his game stays up
That means when he puts it down he's getting back up!
Josh now slides into the ring and raises the belt even higher above his head point all around the arena.
Who the hell is he anyway?
He never really talks much
Never concerned with status but still leaving them star struck
Humbled through opportunities given despite the fact
That many misjudge him because he makes a living from kicking ass
Put it together himself, now the picture connects
Never asking for someone's help, or to get some respect
He's only focused on what he does, his will is beyond reach
And now it all unfolds, the skill of an artist
The song starts over again as Josh stands waiting for the match to start stretching in the corner. [/center] Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty minute time limit! Introducing first, from Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 195 pounds, Josh Eagles! Keith Oswalt: Should be interesting to see if Josh will be able to compete at the top of his ability in this one. After his match with Dru Tha Merc last week, I wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t able to give it his all. Eric Witz: Josh not give it his all? He does week in and week out, just because he’s a little sore, I doubt that’ll be an excuse for him. The lights dim and a purple glow fills the arena as "Ghosts N' Stuff [Nero Dub Remix]" - Deadmau5 ft. Rob Swire begins to play.
"It's been so long, I've been out of my body with you."
As the beat kicks in heavily after the first line Aurelia emerges from the back. She stands at the top of the ramp for a moment, scanning the crowd. She shows no emotion as she makes her way down the ramp.
"I feel alone, feel at home, feel like nothing is true."
She slides into the ring and gets to her feet immediately. Taking a seat on the far left turnbuckle, watching the entrance intently.Ike Rose: And his opponent, making her way to the ring, from Copenhagen, Denmark, weighing in at 135 pounds, Aurelia Zombie! Keith Oswalt: With a win here, Aurelia would prove to be, despite how little I like the fact that she’s here, worthy of being a Valiant championship contender. Eric Witz: It’s about time you realize she’s a strong competitor, regardless of gender. She’s clearly shown to Sterling and Noble that she has what it takes and doesn’t belong with guys like John Parker, a win over Eagles would solidify her as a top talent in KoP. As the match begins, Josh Eagles and Aurelia Zombie lock up into a collar and elbow tie up. Taking the advantage here, Eagles pushes Zombie back to the ropes and starts the match off by whipping her to the ropes. As she bounces back, she hits Eagles and is able to use her running force to knock him to the mat after hitting a shoulder tackle. Looking down at Eagles, she now runs to the right and hit’s the ropes as he flips over. Hopping over Eagles, Zombie now runs back to the ropes as Eagles hops up onto his feet and as Zombie sprints towards him, Eagles takes her off of her feet with a drop toe hold. Slamming her into the canvas, Eagles pivots out of this as he slaps on a side headlock to Zombie. Using this only momentarily to control her as he pulls her up to her feet, Eagles releases the hold and turns to her. Going to punch Eagles, Zombie lands the punch, but Eagles isn’t phased. Zombie again throws a strike, but this time, Eagles ducks under the punch and gets behind Zombie. Lifting her up, Eagles plants her back first with a back body drop. Getting back to his feet, Eagles allows Zombie to get up and they are both up to their feet at approximately the same time. Tying up into another collar and elbow tie up, Eagles again takes advantage as he slides in and goes for a hip toss on Zombie, however instead of being tossed to the ground, Zombie does a full flip and lands on her feet. Grinning, she now grabs Eagles from underneath the arm and hit’s a hip toss on him, throwing him to the mat. Surprised by her strength, Eagles hit’s the mat but gets back up to his feet. As he rises to get up, Zombie hit’s the ropes and as soon as she reaches Eagles, Eagles is on his feet and Zombie launches herself off of the ground and snaps off a quick head scissors, sending Eagles back into the mat. Now going for a cover, Zombie pins Eagles, 1... Kick out! Keith Oswalt: Impressive action thus far. Zombie seems to be keeping up just fine with Josh Eagles. Eric Witz: I’m telling you, she has future champion written all over her. This is just the shot she needs. Keith Oswalt: I don’t know, I don’t think she’s quite ready for a title shot yet. She still needs to do a little more before she’s ready. Eric Witz: A win over Eagles would definitely put her in line for a title shot. Both getting up to their feet, they again line up, ready to go for a tie up, however this time, Eagles kicks Zombie in the stomach to double her over and after doing this, he rockets off a snap suplex on her. Getting up and looking at Zombie as she holds her back, getting up to her feet a little slower than Eagles, Eagles stalks her, readying to hit another move. As Zombie turns around to face Eagles, Eagles now hits her with a standing dropkick, knocking her back into the ropes. Sprinting back up to his feet, Eagles now whips Zombie off to the ropes and as she hit’s the ropes and rebounds, Eagles locks her into a sleeper hold! Locking the hold in tightly, Eagles takes her down to the mat, weakening her in the process as he drains energy from her body. Forcing her into a seated position, Eagles keeps the hold locked in tightly as the referee now checks on her. Its at this time the crowd is buzzing a bit. Eagles has the hold locked in on the mat with her and he now looks into the crowd. He is quite perplexed as he see's what we see now. The White Rabbit is sitting in a chair in the audience, staring straight ahead at the match. Josh doesn't know what to make of this. Keith Oswalt: Look at this!? It's back Eric Witz: Oh man, that thing is creepy. But Josh did call him out last week The ref, now raising her arm once, it falls limply to the side of her body. Not effected by this, Eagles clinches the hold on tighter, trying to get the victory via submission. Again, Aurelia’s arm is raised, and similarly, it falls limp to the mat. Close to victory, Eagles cinches the hold even tighter, cutting off all oxygen as Aurelia Zombie’s arm is raised a third time and dropped, however she is able to stop it from falling half way and begins to fire up as she forces Eagles back up as she stands and begins to elbow him in the stomach. Now backing Eagles up into the ropes, Zombie pushes him off and lets him hit the ropes and rebound. Hitting the ropes, Eagles meets Zombie in the middle of the ring, and here Zombie lifts him up and nails him with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Holding his back as he falls to the mat, Zombie quickly follows up as she now lifts him back up to his feet and quickly grapples with him and hits her with a northern lights suplex. Rather than bridge into a cover, Zombie lines Eagles up approximately two feet away from the ropes and now runs opposite him before rolling towards him, getting up and doing a flip, hitting Eagles with a rolling thunder! Still not going for a cover, Zombie gets back up to her feet, and faces her back to Eagles before leaping up and nailing him with a standing moonsault! After this, Zombie goes for the cover, 1... 2... Kick out! Keith Oswalt: Zombie’s making a comeback, Eagles better shut her off before it’s too late! Eric Witz: I don’t think he can, I think Zombie’s going to prove why she deserves to be the number one contender at Survival of the Proud! Not letting Eagles kick out distract her, Zombie pulls Eagles back up to his feet and from here she lifts Eagles up onto her shoulders with a torture rack, exerting her strength before popping him up and falling her knees, nailing Josh Eagles with a double knee backbreaker! Bouncing over Zombie’s knees, Eagles holds his back as he writhes in pain. Despite all of the weight crashing down across her knees, Aurelia Zombie pulls her self up and climbs to the top rope. Now leaping off of the top rope, Aurelia Zombie does an incredible corkscrew flip, but at the last second, Josh Eagles rolls out of the way, allowing Zombie to crash into the mat with a Sea of Fire (630° Corkscrew senton)! Josh takes a moment to catch his breath on the mat and glances over to the section of the crowd. The White Rabbit is still sitting there, not making a move. He is just staring with that blank expression mask at what's going on in the ring. Now, Josh is getting up to his feet as he smells blood, Eagles pulls Zombie up to her feet and despite his heavy breathing, lifts Zombie up onto his shoulders, drapes her body down before dropping out and hitting her with the Eagles Wings (Celtic Cross)! Covering Zombie after hitting this, Eagles hooks the leg, 1... 2... Kick out! Eagles slaps the mat before pulling himself back up to his feet and with Zombie laid out on the ground, Josh Eagles climbs up to the top rope. Grinning, he looks to the crowd, but as he takes this second, Zombie recovers and using her last rush of adrenaline climbs up to the top rope. Punching Eagles, Zombie plants him on the top rope and now hops up and hooks her legs on his head, but as she flips backwards going for the frakensteiner, Eagles grabs a hold of the top rope and lets Zombie flip down onto the mat. Rolling forward, Eagles now gets back up to his feet and flips off of the top rope, nailing a Legacy Invitation (Swanton Bomb) on Aurelia Zombie! Covering her after hitting this, Josh again hooks the leg, 1... 2... 3! Ike Rose: Here is your winner, via pinfall, at 14 minutes and 11 seconds, Josh Eagles! "Remember the Name" begins to play as Josh Eagles gets handed his Valiant championship belt. He is quite exhausted from his match with Zombie, she gave a good effort. Josh now looks to the crowd as starts to point at The White Rabbit, asking him what he wants...to come get some. But the "man" does not move, he just keeps staring straight ahead, not making a flinch. Josh turns around to say something to the ref, who is helping Zombie out of the ring. The crowd is making a stir and when he turns back around to that section in the crowd, the White Rabbit has vanished. Josh just looks around before cautiously leaving the ring with his belt and heading up the ramp.Keith Oswalt: I have no idea what this thing wants. And I don't think Josh does either, which might be bothering him Eric Witz: Well it hasn't attacked or touched him yet, maybe he's just admiring the champ Keith Oswalt: I highly doubt that. |
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:35:15 GMT -5
Prior to his match tonight, Johnny Noble can be seen walking towards the entrance curtains, however as he heads this way, Eddie Nash catches him and spins him around, furious with him.
Eddie Nash: Dude, where the hell do you get off stealing my bike like that last week? That’s my shit, man! I know we don’t get along, but Jesus Christ, stealing my bike? I should kill you for that.
Amused by how riled up Nash is, Johnny Noble just smirks, not answering Nash.
Eddie Nash: The hell are you smiling about!? Are you even listening?
Johnny Noble: Of course I’m listening to you. You are my partner after all. We wouldn’t make a very dominate tag team if I didn’t listen to you.
Eddie Nash: I swear to God Noble, you better quit messing with me.
Johnny Noble: Why? You’ll “drop” me? Why would you do that? We’re partners, if you drop me, you’ll lose the match. And if you want a title match so bad, you can’t afford to lose, now can you? See, I’m invaluable.
While irritating, Noble had a point. Nash was flustered with being stuck teaming with Noble, but as long as he wanted to show he was a company man and willing to do what it took to get a title match, Nash had no choice but to go along with Noble, despite his ill feelings towards him.
Eddie Nash: Fine, but stay away from my bikes. I swear, the second I even get the shot at the Valiant championship, I will not fail to take that title, and the first person I want challenging me for it will be you.
Johnny Noble: You’d be so kind? You’d give me a title shot?
Noble responds in a higher pitched, mocking tone, grinning at Nash after he says that.
Eddie Nash: Only so I can beat the hell out of you Noble. But tonight, like you said, we’re partners. I may not like, hell, I hate it, but for now I’m stuck with it. So let’s go out there and win the damn match, just like we always do, sound good?
Johnny Noble: I hadn’t planned for it too go any other way.
Shooting a half smirk at Nash, Noble now walks past him as the camera switches back to the ring, the tag team match between Eddie Nash and Johnny Noble taking on Obscene and Orge Lambart getting ready to start.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:35:43 GMT -5
"Never Understand" by The Jesus and Mary Chain starts to play and immediately the fans let Obscene know where he stands with a chorus of thunderous boos. Wearing a plain white t-shirt and black jeans, he walks down the ramp, shooting malicious looks at the front row. After he reaches the ring and climbs the steps, he gets in and backs into a corner. He wears a self-satisfied smirk as the crowd continue to boo. "Through The Fire and Flames" by DragonForce begins playing over the loud speakers while at the same time, red flames spray out of cannons on either side of the entrance ramp. Across the stage area from large cannons on either side. Around the same time, the lights go dim and the crowd begins to boo with rabid obsession. The curtains leading to the backstage area slowly open up and a cloud of smoke fills the now revealed doorway.
Two shadowy figures emerge from the backstage area, the first one, a rather large man, standing about 6'6 and weighing close to 350 pounds, his large upper body is muscular, and can be easily seen through the black tank top he wears. His legs are also rather large but are covered with green camouflage pants, on his face he wears a pair of black sunglasses, and his head is bald. As he comes out onto the rampway a little further the fans notice it is S’ven Swanson the Swedish Bomber, Orge Lambart’s right hand man.
Following behind him is another man, dressed in a long black robe. The robe is tied off with a blood red rope, the man has his head lowered and he slowly walks out from behind the curtain, as he exits the backstage area he stops on top of the ramp and raises his head, slowly looking out at the crowd. S’ven stops at the top of the ramp way and looks out at the booing crowd. S’ven begins to raise his arms into the air; he flexes them up and down a few times.
The first man slowly begins to remove the robe, as the robe begins to come off he lets it slip to the floor. Once the robe is completely off the crowd finally lays eyes on the "The Beastmaster" Orge Lambart, his face is horrible burned and scarred. His blue eyes glow in the darkened arena. His mouth is covered in a red liquid which appears to be blood. Orge wears a black velvet shirt, and a pair of baggy black pants.
The two men walk towards the ring area in a menacingly slow walk. When they finally reach the ring, S’ven pulls himself up on the ring Apron and than climbs over the top rope. While, Orge slides under the bottom rope and than moves toward the center of the ring, once there Orge reaches down his pants and proceeds to flip off the crowd.Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty minute time limit! Introducing first, weighing in at a combined weight of 455 pounds, accompanied to the ring by S’ven Swanson, they are the team of Obscene and Orge Lambart! Eric Witz: Two weird guys teaming against two guys who have grown to hate one another. Interesting duos. Keith Oswalt: Orge and Obscene may be strange, but Orge has a lot riding on this match, if he wins, he’ll be going to Survival of the Proud for a match against Josh Eagles! Eric Witz: I can’t imagine that sits too well with Obscene, who feels vastly overlooked and would kill for a chance to regain the Valiant championship. The sound of “Eon” by Celldweller hits the speakers as the crowd roar up into a frenzy. Eddie Nash, the hero of the masses steps out of the curtain to a thunderous ovation from his fans. Standing with his feet apart at the top of the stage he throws up a rock horn with one hand inciting the crowd to yell and cheer for the home town hero as his fanfare for making his way down the entrance ramp. “Eon” continues to blast through as he makes his way to the ring.Ike Rose: And from Knoxville, Tennessee, weighing in at two hundred and forty five pounds, he is the “King of the Road” Eddie Nash! He climbs into the ring and gets ready for his next match, the one which he'll treat the same as any other. Like the fight of his life. Waiting for the bell to ring he shadow boxes in the corner and gets ready to go.Before the music starts, the voice of Johnny Noble echoes throughout the arena: The Kingdom of Pride has hundreds of stories to tell. This one makes the definitive impact... The instrumental version of “Cells” plays throughout the arena. The fans waste no time giving an overall appropriate reaction to Johnny Noble just as he slowly walks through the curtain and down the ramp. He gives the occasional group of fans a calm glance, but he does not lose focus as he walks to the ring and climbs the stairs. Johnny flashes a few more fans a calm glance as he steps into the ring and stands near the ropes, putting his hands on his hips and looking around the ring with intensity. Ike Rose: And his partner, from Ontario, Canada, weighing in at 230 pounds, Johnny Noble! Eric Witz: Where’s the bike Johnny? That was an awesome bike! Keith Oswalt: I’m sure Eddie had something to do with Johnny not riding that bike down to the ring this week. Eric Witz: Eddie should share with his partner, greedy bastard. As the bell rings, Obscene elects to start the match off for his team, standing off across the ring from the “King of the Road” Eddie Nash. Knowing he’ll have to use his speed to an advantage, Obscene sprints across the ring and before Eddie can respond, hit’s a dropkick to Eddie’s left knee. Knocking Eddie down to a knee, Obscene gets up off the mat and rockets off an enziguri, hitting Eddie with high impact, quick moves. Following up with the enziguri, Obscene wraps his arm around Eddie’s head and drops backwards, driving Eddie face first into the mat with a DDT. Going for a cover, Obscene pins Eddie, 1... Kick out! Eddie powers out and tosses Obscene across the ring. However, Obscene lands on his feet and is now standing, ready to charge towards Eddie Nash. As Eddie Nash gets up to his feet and turns around, Obscene sprints towards him and as he reaches him, hit’s a crossbody on Nash. Knocking Nash back, Obscene forces the bigger man to fall to his back. Impressed by Obscene’s aggression, the crowd applauds him as Obscene gets back up to his feet and while he waits for Nash to get into the ring, Obscene delivers a powerful kick to Johnny Noble, knocking him off the apron. Keith Oswalt: Damn, what’s gotten into Obscene? This is probably the best I’ve seen him in a while. Eric Witz: The dude almost got fired, of course he’s going to be good. He’s on track to prove that he belongs in Pride and that firing him would have been a huge mistake by Noble. Keith Oswalt: I guess, but I just wonder how long this offensive flurry can last, there’s no way he can take on both Nash and Noble, especially if they get on the same page to destroy him, which seems to be coming following that kick to Noble. Following the kick, Obscene returns his attention to Nash who is on his knees and still getting up. Obscene now fires off a kick and catches Nash in the chest. Beginning to fire repeated kicks now, Obscene kicks Nash in the chest four more times before his successive kicks are finally put to a halt as Johnny Noble now gets into the ring and hooks Obscene into a full nelson hold, lifts him up and slams him brutally down onto the mat with a full nelson slam, exacting some revenge for the kick he took. Pushing Eddie Nash out of the ring, Johnny Noble becomes the legal man in the match and now lifts Obscene back up to his feet and throws him to the ropes. As Obscene hit’s the ropes and bounces back, Johnny Noble hooks his bicep around Obscene’s throat, stops his momentum and sweeps Obscene’s legs out from underneath him, hitting him with a big STO. Going for the cover here, Johnny Noble pushes his forearm into Obscene’s face, disrespecting him, 1... 2... Kick out! Obscene just kicks out of the move and rolls away from Noble. Going after him, Noble is unable to stop Obscene from tagging in Orge Lambart, who climbs over the top rope and gets into the ring. Smiling at Johnny Noble, remembering their brawls from the past, Orge Lambart delivers a stiff punch to Noble’s head, making him stumble back. After this, Orge grabs Noble by the throat before lifting him up off of the mat into a military press. Showing his pure strength to the audience, Orge holds Noble here before walking forward and dropping Noble to the mat, letting gravity do the damage. Keith Oswalt: Seems like Orge Lambart hasn’t forgotten his past with Johnny Noble. Eric Witz: It’d be hard to forget that, he got his ass kicked! Turning around to look at Johnny Noble clutch his chest after falling the seven plus feet to the mat, Orge Lambart stares at Johnny Noble, wasting no time lifting him back up to his feet and now locking him into a bear hug. Squeezing tightly Orge feels Noble’s life slowly slip from him, but this hold is only so effective as Eddie Nash now slides into the ring from behind Orge and slams him with a northern lariat. Letting Orge fall down on top of Noble, Nash seems to have little sympathy for his partner as he pulls Orge back up off of the mat and throws him to the ropes. As Orge rebounds, Eddie Nash now rapidly spins around and slams his hands into Orge Lambart’s face with a polish hammer! Falling to the mat after being hit by the move, Orge Lambart is now saved by his own partner as Obscene springboards from the outside and hit’s a springboard leg drop on the standing Eddie Nash, taking him down to the mat! After hitting this move, Obscene looks to Johnny Noble on the outside of the ring as he gets up. Picking up speed, Obscene sprints across the ring towards the outside that Johnny Noble is at and dives through the ropes and tackles Johnny Noble into the steel barricade! Both crashing to the ground, Orge Lambart can now be seen getting back up to his feet, pulling Eddie Nash up along with him. Throwing his opponent to the ropes, Orge Lambart stands in the center of the ring as Nash comes running back and here Orge now lifts Eddie up off of the mat and slams him down with a double arm spinebuster! Going for the cover after hitting the spinebuster, Orge Lambart leans down, 1... 2... Kick out! Eric Witz: How does that burned freak have so much energy? And how does the biker dude keep kicking out? This match has admittedly gone better than I had expected. Keith Oswalt: With Obscene taking out Johnny Noble for the moment with that suicide dive, it seems like Orge has it in the bag, all he has to do is hit another big move on Nash, and he’ll be the number one contender! Getting back to his feet now, Orge Lambart lifts Eddie Nash back up, but before he can hit him with anything, Nash fires up and nails him with an uppercut. Backing Orge away from him, Nash quickly gets close to Orge and begins to nail him with a barrage of punches, before finally clutching Orge close and hitting him with a belly to belly suplex! Tossing Orge over head, Nash ready’s himself in position to drop The Hammer on Orge Lambart. As Lambart gets up, Eddie Nash sprints over towards him and nails him with The Hammer (Spear)! Going for a cover, Nash hooks Orge’s leg, but before he can get even a one count, Johnny Noble drags him out of the ring! Throwing Nash into the barricade, Noble slides into the ring himself and hooks Orge’s leg, 1... 2... 3! Ike Rose: Here is your winners, via pinfall, at 8 minutes and 10 seconds, the team of Eddie Nash and Johnny Noble! Keith Oswalt: Noble steals the win from Nash! These two will never get along, they’re just too different. Eric Witz: Not only that, but Orge Lambart demanded an opportunity, but after this match, he won’t be getting the opportunity to fight Josh Eagles in two weeks, which means Jeremy Sterling will be announcing the new number one contender after the main event. Keith Oswalt: Should be interesting to hear about that, but what’s Obscene doing? Switching back to the ring, Obscene can be seen getting back into the ring as a recovering Orge Lambart gets back up to his feet. His face red with fury, Obscene screams at Orge Lambart, blaming him entirely for the loss. Continuing to lament Orge Lambart for taking the loss and making him look bad in the process, Obscene finally shoves Orge before walking away, leaving Orge in the ring stewing.Keith Oswalt: What was that about? I thought they were cool. Eric Witz: Obscene wants a title match and Orge just made him take a loss. I’d be pissed off too. Keith Oswalt: It was still a team effort, there’s no reason for poor sportsmenship like that.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:36:09 GMT -5
Backstage, Kurt Noble and Jeremy Sterling are walking around and discussing the state of Kingdom of Pride.Kurt Noble: Look, I understand the history behind them, Jeremy. I just don’t see how bringing the Scrambles titles back would be a good idea financially. Pride only has one tag team right now. Jeremy Sterling: One? Are you forgetting your brother and Eddie Nash? Kurt Noble: Oh, like that’s going to last forever… Jeremy Sterling: Okay, fair point. But come on, Kurt, this could be a Field of Dreams decision. If we build it, they will come. Kurt Noble: Perhaps…but who are they? Do you really want more teams like the Phoenix Connection showing up just to phone in their matches? Jeremy Sterling: Well, I heard the War Machines are… The opening riff of “Tom Sawyer” is heard faintly in the background…Jeremy Sterling: …do you hear that? Kurt Noble: Hear what? Jeremy Sterling: Shhh…just listen The unmistakable sound of someone singing along with the Rush classic suddenly echoes throughout the backstage area. : A modern day warrior, mean mean stride. Today’s Tom Sawyer, mean mean pride. The Pride owners exchange a curious, but confused glance. Last week, Tom Sawyer was used to foreshadow the arrival of a proclaimed Valiant One.Kurt Noble: So, this is your way to introduce me to your new signing, is it? Jeremy Sterling: I assure you, I haven’t signed anyone. I assumed it was your doing. So help me, if this is another one of those Hobo’s pranks… (in the distance): THE RIVERRRRRRRRR! Kurt Noble: Only one way to find out. The owners creep towards the music, peering around a corner to see a man dressed in custom designed wrestling pants, a muscle shirt that has the directional controls for Guile’s flash kick across its chest. His eyes are shielded by some expensive Ray-Bans. Short blonde hair and a 5 o’clock shadow make it perfectly obvious…that neither owner has a clue who this man is. The song is coming from a boombox sitting on a crate near him.
Jeremy Sterling walks over and presses the STOP button on the boombox, cutting the man’s karaoke of “Tom Sawyer” a bit short.: Dude, what the Hell………ohhhh. Hello, Mr. Sterling! The man’s irk changes to politeness in an instant, as he extends a hand. Jeremy gives the man a firm hand shake before he moves on to Kurt. He repeats the handshake with Noble, but holds onto it for a second longer, looking the owner directly in his eyes.Eric Valor: Eric Valor. Damn glad to meet you. Kurt Noble: Hello, Mr. Valor. I’m… Eric Valor: Kurt Noble. Yes. I’m a big fan. Same goes to you, Jeremy. Jeremy Sterling: I wish we could say the same, Mr… Eric Valor: Valor. Eric Valor. Jeremy Sterling: Yes, Mr. Valor. It’s nice to finally put a face with all those vignettes hyping your debut. I just wish my partner had informed me before he hired a new talent. Kurt Noble: Jeremy, I’m not lying. I assure you I’ve done no such thing. I’ve never met Mr. Valor before in my life. The confounded owners both stare at Eric, hoping for an explanation. The competitor removes his glasses with a coy smirk and simply shrugs.Eric Valor: Okay, you caught me. I’m not technically a new addition to the roster…yet. However, after two weeks of hyping my debut, do you really want to let those fans down? Can you really afford to give those fine people out there a disappointment? They need me. You need me. Kurt Noble: So what you’re telling us is that you financed those hype segments out of your own pocket in hopes that the anticipation would force us to give you a job? Valor simply shrugs. Jeremy chuckles and shakes his head.Kurt Noble: Would you…give us a minute? Eric Valor: Sure thing, boss. Kurt Noble: …I’m not your boss. Jeremy and Kurt take a few steps back, discussing the issue in a hushed tone to keep Valor from hearing the conversation.Kurt Noble: Can you believe this guy? Jeremy Sterling: I know. He’s either insane or a genius. To go behind our backs and finance an elaborate display like last week’s without either of us knowing? That takes a lot of planning. Kurt Noble: And a lot of sneaking around. Do we really need a guy like this on our roster? Jeremy Sterling: Have you looked at the roster lately, Kurt? Any additions could be positive additions. And he’s right…the fans are expecting a new face to debut tonight. Why not give this guy a chance? Noble grits his teeth and looks back to Valor, who’s buying some popcorn from a vendor as the owners converse. He sighs and reluctantly agrees.Kurt Noble: Okay, fine…but if this guy screws up, it’s on you. Jeremy Sterling: Fair enough. The owners walk back over to Valor, who is crunching loudly on his popcorn.Jeremy Sterling: Mr. Valor. Welcome to the Kingdom of Pride roster. Eric Valor: Yes! That’s what I’m talking about! Kurt Noble: But that reckless crap you pulled better be left at the door, Eric. If you try to go behind our backs or undermine us anymore, you’ll be out on your ass faster than… Eric Valor: No need to get hostile, Noble. Message received loud and clear. I do apologize for that bit of deception, but let’s be honest here…it’s definitely a way to get my name out there, huh? Jeremy Sterling: It was indeed. Eric Valor: From here on out, I’ll shoot you guys straight. After all, I’m Eric Valor!Kurt Noble: That doesn’t mean anything. Eric Valor: Not yet it doesn’t…but it will. Valor turns to the camera and holds out his popcorn, acknowledging his audience.Eric Valor: Damn glad to meet you, Kingdom of Pride. I’m Eric Valor and I’m here to entertain you like you’ve never been entertained before. Tonight is the beginning of something beautiful. So, to everyone watching out there…I hope you have your popcorn ready. This is gonna be a fun ride. Valor smiles and lowers his sunglasses enough to show his eyes. Kurt Noble gives Jeremy Sterling a worried glare in the background.Eric Valor: And you can trust me on that one…because I’m Eric Valor.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:36:44 GMT -5
Ike Rose: The following match-up is the Main Event, and is a singles match-up scheduled for one-fall! "Just Like You" by Three Days Grace Blares over the PA system in the arena as Kid Flanagan makes his down to the ring holding a book bag, he gives some fans high fives before he gets into the ring. Finally he gets into the ring, he then starts going through his book bag, he then pulls out an two water pistols. He then yells "BOOM", then he leaps out of the ring and shoots some hot woman wearing an white t-shirt. Kid then yells "BOOBSHOT!". Kid Flanagan then gets back into the ring.Ike Rose: Introducing first, weighing in at 185 pounds, and hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota…he is the Kingdom of Pride Syndicate Champion…Kid Flanagan! ”Now, I am become Death. The destroyer of Worlds.” *The the words of Oppenheimer finish and the slow, melodic beat of “Warriors of the World” fills the arena, the giants Somba and Balraj enter through the curtain. Their manager and trainer, Kaja Reinhardt is in tow, drilling the men with their game plan in her native German tongue. The crowd watches in awe as the two behemoths enter the ring. They waste no time taunting. They don’t acknowledge the crowd. They’re ready to brutalize the opposition.* Ike Rose: And his opponent, weighing in at 400 pounds, and hailing from Munich, Germany…accompanied by Somba and Kaja Reinhardt…Balraj! Keith Oswalt: This has got to be one of the most epic encounters Pride will have ever witnessed. Kid Flanagan has been the most impressive Syndicate Champion ever, but good Lord, has he picked a fight with the wrong person. Eric Witz: Person? Balraj is a machine! He killed a guy…lots of guys. You, at home, might be next! The bell rings, and Kid stares upward at Balraj, who is nearly a foot taller than him! Kid simply smirks, but Balraj does not look amused. Suddenly, Kid grabs Balraj, acting like he’s trying for a lock-up, but Balraj isn’t impressed in the slightest. Instead, he moves Kid, and slams him fiercely into the turnbuckle! Balraj begins to choke Kid with one hand, but Chris Owens manages to stop Balraj by threatening to disqualify him! Taking advantage of the delay, Kid uses the ropes to propel himself up, slapping Balraj in the face! The crowd cheers, but Balraj is enraged, and goes to chop Kid, bit Kid ducks, and begins to lay some kicks in Balraj’s legs, which is having only a minimal effect. Balraj swings for another chop, but Kid Matrix dodges, and res pond by hitting a light jawbreaker on Balraj! Balraj stumbles back, but as soon as Kid gets close, Balraj reverses the position, and begins to lay mercilessly into Kid! Chris Owens threatens to disquality him again, but Balraj merely shoves Owens side! Eric Witz: Looks like Chris Owens got called on that one! Keith Oswalt: To be honest, I would never disqualify Balraj. Too scared for my own life, you know? Eric Witz: It’s worth very little, I assure you. Chris Owens attempts to berate the massive German monster, but one stare silences him. Suddenly, Balraj turns, and boots Kid right in the head as he gets up, sending Kid out of the ring! Balraj slowly gets out as well, and when Kid gets up, he is happily greeted by a palm strike to the face! He falls against the guard rail, and Balraj demonstrates his impeccable strength by lifting Kid high into the air…and dropping him on the announce table! Surprisingly, it doesn’t break, but the commentators clear the area. Balraj picks up Kid from the table, but Kid breaks his grasp, and while standing on the announcer’s table, begins to kick Balraj in the face! The beast backs up, stunned from the kicks, and Kid jumps on him, but Balraj catches him in mid-air! Balraj then walks over, and slams Kid against the steel post! He holds on, and backs up, before doing so again. Balraj then walks over, and is about to slam Kid through the table, but Kid begins to hammer on Balraj’s neck, causing him to be dropped on the table. Reacting quickly, Kid jumps…and hits a jumping cutter on Balraj, breaking the announcer’s table in half! Keith Oswalt: Holy shit! What a jumping cutter from Kid Flanagn to break our table! Eric Witz: Chris Owens knows better than to disqualify either man, or count them out. Both men are down, and Kid is up first, but he’s clearly injured from Balraj’s offense. He begins to stomp Balraj, only stirring the big man, who pulls himself up. Kid then runs at him, and attempts a kick, but Balraj big boots Kid right down! Balraj then throws Kid in the ring, but pulls Kid’s head out onto the apron. Balraj begins to use his massive forearms and elbows, as he rams them into Kids head and neck, each one knocking the sense out of the Syndicate Champion. Balraj gets back in the ring, and merely uses a step to pin Kid… 1… 2… Kickout by Kid Flanagan! Balraj raises his foot, and begins to choke Kid with it, his eyes displaying his obvious lack of sympathy. Kid tries to get up, using Balraj’s legs for support, but Balraj just watches him. Suddenly, Kid begins to punch Balraj’s stomach, desperately, but Balraj simply brain chops Kid, sending him right back down! Kid tries to pull himself back up, and does so, but Balraj slams Kid with an uppercut that sends Kid out of the ring! Kid continues to pull himself up, obviously not willing to give up. For the first time in Pride, Balraj looks…confused, as Kid gets back in the ring. Keith Oswalt: Something’s bothering Balraj. It’s almost like he doesn’t understand why Kid is getting back up. Eric Witz: It confuses me too. Play dead, son…play dead. Kid runs forward, and hits some weak shots on Balraj, but he simply lifts up Kid and slams him with a scoop slam. Kid groggily pulls himself back up, obviously angering Balraj now, and he lifts up Kid for a two handed chokeslam, slamming him down viciously! Balraj is about to go for another foot pin, but Ki uses the ropes to pull himself up. Balraj then lifts Kid up for a Punjabi Bomb (Tiger Bomb), but Kid squirms out. Balraj turns, and gets a Kid Kick right to the…chin! He stumbles back, and Kid takes this time to grab him, and DDT Balraj! Kid then crawls into the corner, and pulls himself up, and as Balraj gets up, Kid runs forward and nails him with a jumping knee strike! Balraj goes against the ropes, and Kid uses his momentum to dropkick Balraj over the top rope! The crowd is in awe, as is Somba, as Balraj hits the floor! Kid raises his hand into the air, and as Balraj gets up, Kid flings himself over the top rope, taking down Balraj! Kid gets back in the ring, and Chris Owens hesitantly begins to count him out. However, Balraj sits up, and gets back in the ring, as Kid tells him to face him! Balraj seems…somewhat confused by his enemy’s eager will to fight, and it distracts him, as Kid runs in and hammer down on him. He pushes Kid away, and then hits a clothesline on him. Kid continues to get up, and Balraj lifts him up for the Punjabi Backbreaker…but Kid squirms out. Kid then tries to lift up Balraj for the Kid Wins! Obviously, he isn’t able to, but Balraj just stares at him, even after he’s released the hold due to back pain. Keith Oswalt: Now is Balraj’s time to strike…but he isn’t! Eric Witz: Kid’s will to fight impresses him, it really does. Kid faces him, and for a moment, the ring seems almost quiet. Kid wipes some spit from his mouth, and motions for Balraj to come at him. The monster nods, knowing the battle is almost over. He walks closer…but Kid hits another Kid Kick! Kid makes the cover… 1… 2… 3! Ike Rose: Here is your winner…Kid Flanagan! Keith Oswalt: OH MY GOD! What an upset! Eric Witz: It’s almost like Balraj knew it was coming…what a win for Kid Flanagan! Kid is handed his belt, and holds it high into the air, as he celebrates. Balraj sits up, and looks at Kid, the two in mutual understanding of what just happened. He gets out of the ring, and the Krieg leave, as the scene fades out…
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 6, 2011 22:37:12 GMT -5
Following Kid Flanagan’s surprising defeat of Balraj, the fans now anticipate the announcement of who the number one contender for the Valiant championship will be at Survival of the Proud. As they wait, “Artist in the Ambulance” by Thrice finally blares over the PA System and from behind the curtains Jeremy Sterling walks out. Grinning and holding a microphone, Jeremy Sterling listens to the crowd cheer as he heads to the ring. Getting to ringside, Jeremy Sterling climbs into the ring, where he stands in the middle of the ring, waiting for the crowd to calm down.Keith Oswalt: Everybody in this arena is absolutely electric to hear the announcement of who the number one contender will be, especially following Orge Lambart and Obscene’s loss to Noble and Nash earlier. Who could Josh be facing in just two weeks time? As the crowd finally quiets Jeremy Sterling raises the microphone to his mouth and begins to speak.Jeremy Sterling: Well Orge, I gave you the shot you wanted, and you didn’t follow through. Pausing briefly, Jeremy gives only a brief second, revealing to the crowd what they already knew; Orge Lambart was not the number one contender.Jeremy Sterling: It’s been a hell of a show tonight, some surprises with Paul Sant defeating Stephen Callaway and Jason Phoenix having the upset of the night with his win over Dru Tha Merc. We’ve also had some absolute classics with Josh Eagles and Aurelia Zombie taking each other to the brink and Kid Flanagan and Balraj duking it out. But now, it’s time for me to reveal who Josh Eagles will face for his championship in just two weeks time. Jeremy pauses for a second as the fans all chant for who they’d like to see face Eagles for the title. Grinning at hearing just about every name on the roster chanted out, Jeremy Sterling begins to talk again.Jeremy Sterling: I take it you all are curious to find out. Well, in just two weeks time, Josh Eagles will defend his championship against a very familiar opponent. Eric Witz: Oh come on already! Just tell us! Keith Oswalt: Christ, just be patient! Jeremy Sterling: This man is no stranger to Josh Eagles, nor is Eagles a stranger to him. On March 20th, in two weeks time, Josh Eagles will defend his Valiant championship against… Jason Phoenix! The crowd boos furiously as they hear Jason Phoenix’s name announced as the number one contender. Clearly unhappy that they won’t see one of their heroes, Eddie Nash or Paul Sant, getting the title match, they refuse to quiet down with the booing.Jeremy Sterling: Now, now, your heroes will still have shot at the belt, they’re just going to have to earn it. Jason Phoenix earned his title shot with his victory over Dru Tha Merc this week, the man who defeated Josh Eagles just one week ago. As for Dru, I told him already, if he wants his title shot, all he has to do is win the tournament. Making any threats will not help his title aspirations, all they will do is get him closer to the unemployment line. Do I make myself clear? That goes for each and every one of you on the Kingdom of Pride roster. Despite Jeremy’s explanation, the crowd continues to boo as Jeremy Sterling shakes his head and now drops the microphone, his music hitting as Keith Oswalt and Eric Witz join in on commentary, discussing Jason Phoenix being named the number one contender.Keith Oswalt: Jason Phoenix will again challenge for the Valiant championship against the man he has yet to defeat. Not sure if I agree with this decision. Eric Witz: Good thing you aren’t a decision maker then! Jason Phoenix earned this shot with his win over Dru Tha Merc, and with that he proved that he could beat Josh Eagles. Great choice. Keith Oswalt: Controversial choice is more like it. Nonetheless, in two weeks time, Josh Eagles will go to battle against Jason Phoenix once more, with the Valiant championship on the line, be sure you join us next week as the Survival of the Proud tournament matches begin to take form and we edge closer to the tournament! This Has Been Oblivion [/center]
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