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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:26:55 GMT -5
As Oblivion comes on the air, “Artist in the Ambulance” by Thrice blares over the PA System. From behind the curtains, Jeremy Sterling walks out, dressed in his casual attire of dark denim and a light blue button down, white pin stripe shirt. Holding a microphone in hand, Jeremy Sterling stands on the ramp as the crowd cheers, ready for tonight’s edition of Oblivion to get started.
Jeremy Sterling: To those that don’t know, This Is Oblivion!
Getting a cheap pop from the crowd as they cheer loudly, excited for the show ahead, Jeremy Sterling smiles as he raises the microphone above his head. Lowering it back to his mouth, Jeremy Sterling begins to speak.
Jeremy Sterling: Just last week, we witnessed what has been heralded as one of the greatest matches in Pride history, and that was the Survival of the Proud match, a match that ultimately saw, “The King of the Road” Eddie Nash win.
Erupting into cheers as Nash’s name is announced, the crowd chants for their hero as Sterling smiles and continues on.
Jeremy Sterling: However, Nash’s victory wasn’t the only newsworthy item of last week. Last week, as the Survival of the Proud match unfolded, we saw the very first rankings of the Pride Three, a system that will be designed to determine the three top challengers for the Valiant championship. As promised, the final combatants in the Survival of the Proud would be named in the rankings, so after winning his debut match, Pitbull finished in third at the Survival of the Proud, and thus has earned the third ranking position in the Pride three. The runner up to the Survival of the Proud, taking the number two slot in the Pride Three, one of the elite wrestlers in Pride, despite his inexperience, is none other than Kurt Noble’s own brother, Johnny Noble!
Booing loudly at both the mention of Pitbull and Johnny Noble, the crowd voices their obvious displeasure with both men, but the audience remains poised to erupt at the mention that they know is coming.
Jeremy Sterling: And as I have already announced, taking the first ranking, and facing Josh Eagles at Pride, Honor, and Valiance II, “The King of the Road” Eddie Nash!
The crowd screams for Eddie Nash, but Jeremy appears to have expected the cheering, and as so, continues speaking on, allowing the crowd to quiet itself to listen to him speak.
Jeremy Sterling: However, that’s not all I had to tell you all about, and it involves Pride, Honor, and Valiance II. Not only will that show boast the main event of Josh Eagles taking on Eddie Nash for the Valiant championship, but it will also be the very first show outside of the Cookeville Community Center.
Not sure how to take this news, the crowd gives little reaction, instead bursting into murmurs amongst each other.
Jeremy Sterling: Kurt and I have decided that we are going to make Pride, Honor, and Valiance II the biggest Kingdom of Pride show, ever. Because of this, we’re going to need a bigger venue, one that can hold double the amount that the Cookeville Community Center can. That’s not hit on this place, as we love this venue and it does wonders for us, however we want bigger. As such, we’ve decided to head to the headquarters of the Kingdom, and present the show live, from the South Knoxville Community Center, in, you guessed it, Knoxville, Tennessee!
Beginning to cheer at the news that Kingdom of Pride will be holding it’s biggest show ever in just a few weeks time, the crowd begins to look forward to the road to the show, while “Artist in the Ambulance” by Thrice begins to play over the PA system as Jeremy walks to the back.
Keith Oswalt: Huge news there! The Kingdom goes on the road for the first time ever, since the very first opening five years ago!
Eric Witz: Incredible to think that within the operating years, we’ve never once moved outside of this arena, but on April 17th, that all will change as we head to Knoxville, Tennessee for what is sure to be an incredible night! Sounds to me like the road to Knoxville starts, now!
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:27:35 GMT -5
The feed switches to a backstage shot of Pitbull, who is wearing his usual snarl along with his ring gear, ready to compete. The camera slowly zooms out as Aiden Bamford walks into the shot, and we can see the two men are standing right outside the entrance curtain.
Aiden Bamford: Okay, big man... I'm not coming out there with you tonight, because when you beat Obscene fair and square I don't want Sterling or Noble using my presence as an excuse not to reward you sufficiently. But I will be watching, and I'll make sure nothing goes wrong as long as you keep up your side of the bargain in the ring. Got it?
Pitbull nods.
Pitbull: Don't you worry about that. It might as well already be done.
With that said, Pitbull turns away from his manager and heads out to the ring as his entrance music plays. As Pitbull walks out to the ring, Aiden Bamford pulls his phone out of his pocket and dials a number.
Aiden Bamford: Still the same number? Awesome. Man, listen, you’ve been out for a little while, and I think I have the perfect way for you to still get your name around. Come by next week and meet my newest client, you two are similar, and I think you have what it takes to make him the best.
Smiling after saying this, Aiden finally hangs up the phone as the scene now fades to Pitbull’s match.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:27:55 GMT -5
The arena lights dim for a moment and crimson lighting then slowly pulses as the intro to "The Gun Show" plays. This goes on for around twenty seconds, building the tension for Pitbull's arrival until...
"WELCOME TO THE GUN SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!"
As the heavy guitar riff kicks in, Pitbull appears at the top of the entrance ramp and takes a look around the arena, snarling at those in attendance. The crimson lights flash rapidly as the monster of a man makes his way down the ramp, ignoring the booing fans. Once he reaches the bottom of the ramp, Pitbull takes another brief look around before climbing onto the ring apron and entering the ring. In the ring he walks to a corner and pounds the turnbuckle with his fist, before raising both arms in the air, letting out a guttural roar as he does so, letting everyone present know he's ready for a fight.
Pitbull then turns and stands in his corner, waiting for the match to begin. Ike Rose: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit! Introducing first, from Cardiff, Wales, weighing in at 300 pounds, Pitbull! "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. Ike Rose: And his opponent, from Monterrey, Mexico, weighing in at 190 pounds, Obscene! As the match begins, Obscene runs at Pitbull, hoping to catch him off guard, but as he runs at him, Pitbull spots him sprinting forward, and instead of being caught off guard, Pitbull sprints towards Obscene and annihilates him with a lariat. Flipping Obscene over with the huge move, Pitbull pounces on top of the downed man and lifts Obscene back up to his feet and now stands in the center. Kicking Obscene in the stomach Pitbull drills his forearm into Obscene’s back, taking him down to his knees. Lifting Obscene back up, Pitbull wraps his arm around Obscene’s head before lifting Obscene straight up into the air and holding him here for a few seconds, showing off his tremendous strength. After a few seconds of holding Obscene over his head, Pitbull finally drops back and hit’s a delayed vertical suplex. Keith Oswalt: His attitude may be piss-poor, but Pitbull’s strength is undeniable. Eric Witz: I don’t think he’s that strong, he’s just big. If I was that big, I’d be that strong. That’s simple logic, man. Keith Oswalt: Simple because only you can understand it? Following up on the delayed suplex, Pitbull goes for a cover, however Obscene kicks out after one, proving his mettle. Lifting Obscene back up to his feet, Pitbull now throws Obscene off to the ropes and as Obscene comes pummeling back, Pitbull nearly decapitates him with a devastating big boot, catching Obscene on the side of the face with the move. Falling to the mat after being booted in the face, Obscene lays on the ground, but Pitbull wastes no time lifting him back up off of the mat and now holding Obscene over his head in a military press. Further showing off his strength, Pitbull presses Obscene over his head three times before finally throwing him up into the air. Expecting for Obscene to thud against the canvas, Pitbull doesn’t bother turning around, however as Obscene is falling, he shows off his agility and lands on his feet, now poised and ready to take advantage. Turning around to see his opponent on the mat, Pitbull is taken by surprise as Obscene leaps up and nails him with a dropsault, driving Pitbull into the turnbuckles. Getting back to his feet immediately, Obscene sprints at Pitbull and nails him with a corner lariat, diving his feet out of the ropes while hooking his arm around Pitbull’s head. Now unhooking himself, Obscene slides onto the apron as he grabs Pitbull’s head and hops up onto the top rope. Pushing Pitbull out, Obscene does a front flip off of the top rope and lands on Pitbull’s shoulders, putting himself into an electric chair position. Now flipping backwards, Obscene nails Pitbull with a reverse hurricanrana, driving Pitbull’s neck into the mat with sick move! Moving on top of Pitbull after hitting this, Obscene goes for the cover, 1... 2... Kick out! Eric Witz: That was awesome! Keith Oswalt: Tremendous high-flying ability showcased by Obscene, as per usual. I’m going to go out on a limb and say he is by far the best high flying wrestler I’ve ever seen live. Eric Witz: He’s damn good at flying through the air with stuff like that, that I’ll admit. Amazed that Pitbull was able to kick out after being flipped onto his head, Obscene screams at the referee before turning his attention back to Pitbull who, to his surprise, is beginning to rise back up to his feet already! Amazed at Pitbull’s durability and ability to bounce back up, Obscene looks at Pitbull in shock, but as Obscene is amazed, he is unable to defend himself as Pitbull now pounces on top of Obscene and begins to strike him repeatedly! After repeated elbow strikes, Pitbull appears to grow bored as he now lifts Obscene up off of the mat and throws him to the ropes, again. Hitting the ropes and bouncing back, Pitbull catches Obscene and turns around, driving Obscene back first into the mat with a heavy spinebuster. Wasting little time, Pitbull gets back up to his feet and pulls Obscene up to his as well. Standing behind Obscene, Pitbull lifts Obscene up before slamming him into the mat with a high angle back drop, planting Obscene on his head. Finally after hitting this, Pitbull goes for the cover on Obscene, 1... 2... Pitbull pulls his shoulders up! Grinning as he receives a scolding from Chris Owens, Pitbull now takes his hand and locks Obscene into the Lockjaw (Mandible Claw)! Trying to dislocate Obscene’s jaw as he pulls down, Obscene has no option but to tap out and end the match with a case of lockjaw, instead of having his jaw dislocated. Ike Rose: Here is your winner, at 6 minutes and 12 seconds, by submission, Pitbull! Keith Oswalt: An absolutely merciless fighter Pitbull is. Decisive victory for the Welsh man. Eric Witz: I’m amazed, Pitbull was hit with that reverse dragonrana, and was barely phased by it. He’s no ordinary man, that’s for sure. Following his victory, Pitbull has his hand raised in the air as the scene now fades out. |
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:28:37 GMT -5
Turning to the light blue back drop, Alex Avice can be seen standing next to Aurelia Zombie.
Alex Avice: Joined by me at this time is Kingdom of Pride’s only female competitor, Aurelia Zombie. Aurelia, last week you were involved in a disappointing loss, after many had thought you had what it took to win the entire tournament altogether. Any words you want to share?
Aurelia Zombie: I do. I’d like to extend an apology to all of my fans that I’ve let down by not competing at my highest level. I will, however, promise you that next week I will give it my all. If I don’t, win or lose, if I don’t give everything I have, I will walk away from Pride, because this promotion deserves only the best the world has to offer. And I don’t want to devalue the name of the company if I’m not up to par.
Alex Avice: Those are big words Aurelia, any clue who you’ll be facing next week?
Aurelia Zombie: Actually, yes, I know exactly who my opponent is. Next week, Dru Tha Merc will have a rematch against me. I’m not certain I will defeat him, but as long as I give him a fight to be proud of, I will remain here in Pride. And Dru, don’t you think I won’t come full force. I have no intentions of leaving Pride, next week, I will defeat you, and regain the respect of my peers, and my fans.
After saying this, Aurelia Zombie walks off, leaving Alex Avice alone as the scene fades.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:28:56 GMT -5
Changing to the locker room area, Stephen Callaway can be seen sitting on a bench, lacing up his boots. Looking up at the camera recording him, Callaway grins before he begins to speak.
Stephen Callaway: Last week, I’ll be honest, things didn’t go my way. I got defeated by the new guy, the now third ranked Pride Three wrestler, Pitbull. But, no matter, I’ll earn my shot back. It’s my destiny to hold the Valiant championship, and I promise I’ll have it by the end of 2011. As for now though, my concern is with one person.
Callaway pauses from lacing his boots and sits straight up, looking at the camera.
Stephen Callaway: And that’s with you, Jason Phoenix. Last week, you decided you wanted to mock me for my loss? That’s cool, you go right ahead, but then you crossed the line. You decided to say that this was your Kingdom? That you were going to be the Valiant champion? Well look who’s the fool now? Who’s the Valiant champion again?
Standing behind the camera, the cameraman can be heard telling Stephen Callaway that Josh Eagles is indeed still the Valiant champion.
Stephen Callaway: Josh Eagles, exactly. Jason, you’re now, not only to myself, but everybody in Pride, considered just a joke. You had the opportunity of your life, and what did you do with it? You blew it. You didn’t even come close to winning the title! No, rather, you tapped out! You quit!
Stephen Callaway begins to laugh to himself as he remembers watching as Eagles forced Jason Phoenix to tap out.
Stephen Callaway: See, that’s exactly why you’ll never be a champion here Phoenix. You give up to easily. You don’t have the drive like I do. You want me to prove it? Fine, I will… After you earn a shot against me, punk.
Laughing again, Stephen Callaway finally pushes the cameraman away as the feed fades out.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:29:19 GMT -5
"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: The following is a singles match-up, scheduled for one-fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 185 pounds, and hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota…he is the Kingdom of Pride Syndicate Champion…Kid Flanagan! 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 challenger, weighing in at- Suddenly, Noble runs forward, and slams Kid with a knee! Noble begins to pound on him, as Chris Owens signals for the bell!Keith Oswalt: Johnny Noble looks enraged! Like a bull released from his cage! Eric Witz: I don’t want any “ramming” or “horn” jokes out of you. The bell rings, and Noble begins to pound away on Kid, who tries to fight back, but can’t. Noble lifts him up, and slams Kid down with a belly to belly suplex. He then hops on Kid, and begins to beat him down more, before lifting Kid up and slamming him hard into the corner. Noble hits some corner shoulder shots on Kid, before laying into him with an overly aggressive set of chops! Every time Kid tries to stumble away, Noble drags him back, and slaps Kids chest again, clearly putting him in agony. Kid finally falls forward on his knees, and Noble knees him in the back of the head! The crowd is overly unhappy with Noble, but he obviously doesn’t care one bit! Noble lifts up Kid, and throws him vigorously out of the ring! Kid slams down, and Noble gets out with him. Noble lifts up Kid, and drops his head on the apron, before slinging him shoulder first into the guard rail! Noble begins to pound on Kid’s head animalistically, and the crowd responds by booing him. Noble stops, and stares at a man brandishing a Nash sign…that Noble grabs, and rips to pieces! He yells “IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ME!” before being knocked over by Kid! Kid beats down on Noble a bit, before lifting him up…but Noble pounces, and slams Kid into the steel steps! Noble throws Kid back into the ring, and hops in, dropping an elbow on Kid. Noble then lifts up Kid, and drops him with an inverted backbreaker! Keith Oswalt: While viciousness isn’t surprising in this family. Johnny Noble just seems hell-bent on painfully bruising Kid. Definitely still sore about the results of Survival of the Proud. Eric Witz: Hey, with the money Nash saves on fuel with that bike, I’d be pissed at Nash too…oh wait, we’re talking about wrestling… Noble locks in a hard sleeper hold on Kid, who slowly begins to fight back. Kid lifts himself up, and slams some elbows into Noble’s stomach, before running off the ropes and hitting a flying forearm on Noble! Kid kips up, and runs again, laying out Noble with a clothesline. Kid lifts up Noble, and runs off the ropes, going for a cutter…but Noble pushes Kid down to the canvas! Noble then runs off the ropes, and drops Kid with a Shining Wizard! He sits for a moment, taking in the crowd’s pure hatred, before standing up, and crazily looking down at Kid. Noble then rolls out of the ring, and grabs a nearby chair, throwing Ike Rose to the ground! Keith Oswalt: Dear God, stop this! Johnny Noble’s made his point! Eric Witz: A bloody champion might be a nice symbolic gesture for Nash, you think? Noble rolls back into the ring, chair in hand, but Chris Owens tries to take it from him. As he is, Kid runs up, and hits a jumping knee strike on Noble, taking him right down! Kid then stands over Noble, and as he gets up, lifts up Noble for the Kid Wins (FU)! However, Noble squirms off, and kicks Kid, before nailing him with the This Shit Hurts (Spinning Spike Piledriver)! Noble stands over him, before pinning him… 1… 2… Noble lifts up, breaking up the pin! Keith Oswalt: What? Noble had it won! Eric Witz: Yeah, but he didn’t do it…in style! Noble stands up, and waits for Kid to try and pull himself up, obviously feeling the effects of the brutal beating he’s taken. Kid gets up, and Noble grabs him, slamming Kid with yet another This Shit Hurts! Noble rolls over, and pins him… 1… 2… 3-Noble stops…again! Noble then grabs Kid, and locks in the Crippler Crossface! Kid is clearly unconscious, and Chris Owens signals for the bell! Ike Rose: Here is your winner, with a time of 5 minutes and 32 seconds…Johnny Noble! Keith Oswalt: No, I’m not happy about this at all. Johnny Noble made his point early on, and then just tortured Kid. I mean, what’s this prove to Nash? Eric Witz: That Noble wants that title shot. He just manhandled the Syndicate Champion, and you think he wouldn’t do the same to the Valiant Champion? Puh-lease! Noble stands up, and quickly leaves, as Kid is helped up by Chris Owens. The scene fades out.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:29:49 GMT -5
As the feed switches backstage, Obscene’s on again, off again girlfriend Kate Black can be seen, visibly upset. As she is venting, the camera pans out to reveal Eric Valor as the person next to her, consoling her.
Kate Black: I mean, I’m normally so equipped to listen to his depression, but this times different. He’s not that “normal” depressed that he usually is, rather he seems almost suicidal. He has no drive, and it’s scary to think that he was once a Valiant champion, and now I don’t even know if he’ll wake up in the morning because he may overdose himself to death. I just… I want him to be the best, like he used to be.
Crying as she speaks, Kate Black rubs her tears away as Eric Valor stands there listening to her speak about Obscene before offering his own input.
Eric Valor: Listen chica, Obscene’s gotta way of figuring his own stuff out. Every guy does. Just cause he isn’t talking to you about how sad he is, or how he lost his drive, or how he doesn’t wanna have sex, doesn’t mean he’s going to kill himself… Well, that last one may mean it, but you get the picture. Obscene’s going to have to get over not being the best, cause, I’m in town, but I think he’d be cool with second best. I mean, look at the second best’s everywhere, Chad Ochocinco is second to Terell Owens, Tom Brady to Peyton Manning, they all make out pretty good for themselves!
Unsure what Eric’s talking about, Kate shakes her head as she leans it on Valor’s shoulder, who then taps her back, trying to console her.
Eric Valor: It’ll be alright, just don’t worry about it. I mean, worst comes to worst, Obscene offs himself and then you’ll get to have me!
Helping none, Kate sobs harder as she lays on Eric’s shoulder, but finally Obscene comes walking down the hall, spotting Kate Black and Eric Valor, together again!
Obscene: What the hell do you think you’re doing!? Didn’t I tell you to leave my girl alone!? Seriously dude, what the fuck is wrong with you? Think you’re the new shit? Think you’re too good to listen to a guy like me!? You know what, to hell with you! I’ll let you leave this time, but I fucking swear to God, if I so much as see you within thirty feet of Kate one more time, I’m going to chop each and every one of your fingers off and shove them down your fucking throat!
Disgusted at the image Obscene painted, Eric Valor shrugs as he begins to leave. Turning to look at Obscene as he’s five feet away, he smiles before adding in one last bit.
Eric Valor: You mad, bro?
Laughing to himself as Obscene screams in anger, Eric Valor walks off, allowing the scene to fade.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:31:00 GMT -5
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 tauntIke Rose: The following match-up is a singles match, scheduled for one-fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 234 pounds, and hailing from Sacramento, California…Stephen Callaway! Keith Oswalt: Callaway has struggled as of late, failing to make it into the Survival of the Proud finale, and conflicting with rival Jason Phoenix. A win here can definitely erase all of that! Eric Witz: So, it’s his game plan? His strategy of sorts? His organized set of goals in which to accomplish this task? Keith Oswalt: The Hell are you talking about? Eric Witz: Oh, I see…it’s his ANGLE! 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: And his opponent, weighing in at 195 pounds, and hailing from Toronto, Ontario…he is the Kingdom of Pride Valiant Champion…Josh Eagles! Keith Oswalt: Despite not having the title, Josh is still technically Champion…I think. Eric Witz: It’s a new look for Josh. I like it! Chris Owens signals for the bell, and both men begin to circle about. The two men lock-up, and Eagles gets an early advantage by locking in a headlock on Callaway. Callaway manages to bounce off the ropes, pushing Eagles away, but Eagles rebounds with clothesline to take down Callaway. Eagles then runs against the opposite ropes, and Callaway kips up, ducking a clothesline, and then grabbing Eagles and flinging him out onto the apron! Eagles holds on, but Callaway rushes in, knocking Eagles off the apron and to the floor below! Eagles seems a bit stunned, and Callaway runs, going for a baseball slide, but Eagles sidesteps, and dropkicks Callaway into the steel post! Callaway bounces off of it, and Eagles throws him back into the ring. Eagles pounds on Callaway a bit, before lifting him up and slamming Callaway down with a snap suplex! Eagles then bounces off the ropes, and goes for a knee drop, but Callaway rolls out of the way and Eagles lands quite painfully. Callaway then kicks Eagles right in the face, and puts him on the middle rope. Callaway runs off the ropes, and bit boots the back of Eagles head, nearly knocking him ot! Callaway pins… 1… 2… Kickout by Josh Eagles! Keith Oswalt: First close fall of the match! Just like Johnny Noble earlier, there’s a clear fire here inside Callaway. He’s come so close to gold in Pride, and fallen short every time. A win here surely puts him in the new Pride 3! Eric Witz: Nope, didn’t beat out another contender. Lawyer’d. Callaway throws Eagles into the corner, and hits home hard elbows on him, before Irish Whipping Eagles. Callaway then charges in, but Eagles runs in and hits a dropkick on Callaway to take him down! Eagles then waits for Callaway to get up, before going for a lung blower…but Callaway holds onto the ropes, and Eagles falls on his back. Callaway tries to grab Eagles, but Eagles kicks him off, sending Callaway onto the apron. Eagles then springboards off the ropes, hitting a kick on Callaway that sends him to the floor below! Chris Owens starts the count, and Callaway drags himself up, barely getting back in the ring on time. He runs at Eagles, but gets nailed with a facebuster! Eagles lifts up Callaway, and drills him with the Eagles Wings (Celtic Cross)! Eagles pins… 1… 2… Kickout by Callaway! Eagles hops up, and lifts up Callaway, nailing him with some stiff shots. Eagles nails some knees on Callaway, before throwing him down and locking in a single Boston crab leg. Callaway struggles, but Eagles continues to fight. Eagles then tries to grab Callaway’s leg for the Walls of Joshico! Fortunately, Callaway squirms out, and both men get up slowly. Callaway hits some desperate shots on Eagles, and runs off the ropes, missing a Btaman elbow, and getting hit with an enziguri from Eagles! Eagles then makes a quick pin… 1… 2… 3-Kickout from Callaway! Keith Oswalt: Hard shot from Eagles there. You’d think these two would figure each other out after all these months, but not yet! Eric Witz: Callaway is a deep man with many psychological issues…there is no understanding his madness. Eagles lifts up Callaway, but Callaway headbutts Eagles stomach! Callaway backs up, but Eagles nails him with a Codebreaker out of nowhere! Callaway goes down, but Eagles can’t capitalize on the pin. Both men get up, and Callaway grabs Eagles, slamming him with the Always Having An Angle Slam! Callaway then signals for the end, and stands in the corner. Eagles gets up, and Callaway moves in…but Eagles ducks the Calsi Kick (Superkick), and grabs Callaway, locking in the Walls of Joshico! Callaway fights, but after a few moments taps out! Ike Rose: Here is your winner, with a time of 8 minutes and 34 seconds…Josh Eagles! As Josh Eagles gets up from his match being over, he is still on the mat, on his knee's. As he looks up towards the ramp, standing not far from the ring is the White Rabbit. He has Josh's Valiant Championship belt in his hand, letting it drag like a piece of garbage. Josh see's this and gets a little fired up. He make's a move as to go through the ropes and go after the White Rabbit, but the White Rabbit tosses some dust into Josh's eye's blinding him. The White Rabbit then bolts through the crowd with the championship belt as Josh tries to gain his vision back. The referee is trying to help him and Josh finally is able to somewhat see. He doesn't see the White Rabbit anymore and punches the mat in anger.Keith Oswalt: Well it would seem this character is playing games now! Eric Witz: And I don't think Josh is into playing the Elmer Fudd role! The scene fades out.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:31:23 GMT -5
Kurt Noble and Jeremy Sterling walk towards their offices backstage, having some sort of discussion about one thing or the other, neither a heated conversation nor a peaceful one. It seems as if they are debating new ideas for The Kingdom Of Pride. As Kurt opens the door to their offices, they find, of all people, Dru Tha Merc sitting on the floor, drinking a beer…
…Calmly.
Kurt Noble: Dru, what… What are you doing here? You don’t have a match this week.
Dru Tha Merc: I should say not nigga. Have you seen my ring performance lately?
Dru swills down the beer and tosses it behind him, the two bosses watching it sail to the trash bin, bounce off the plastic rim, and finally sink in. They look at each other, and both men seem to expect Dru to go off the handle any moment now, more cuss words than a 90’s Chris Rock Comedy Special. Instead… Dru hands them both a beer.
Jeremy and Kurt glance at each other once again, not sure what to make of even that. No curse words? Passing beers.
Jeremy Sterling: Dru, are you… Are you feeling okay? You haven’t called us something like, ‘dapper ass honkeys’, or ‘bitch-made niggas’ or so on and so forth… And I don’t think I’ve ever seen you willingly give something to someone unless it was a foot up someone’s—Well, you get the idea.
Dru cuts to the chase immediately.
Dru Tha Merc: …You called me a liability.
Kurt is about to crack open the beer, before he stops and frowns. Jeremy looks at Kurt aghast, then turns to Dru… Then returns his vision to his other half.
Jeremy Sterling: You told him.
Dru Tha Merc: …And you were completely right, nigga. I fuck up people’s lives and I love every minute of it. I mean shit Noble, after you said that to me, I went to hell inside my own head. Started drinking and binging, fuckin’ this chicks, two and three times a day, stopped caring. It was just another case of a nigga’s terrible behavior and antics coming back to bite him in the ass. Pretty much how all ignorant people in this country get held down. By their own behavior. Now I’m over it.
Kurt Noble: Well that’s great Dru, but in the time you sort of… Mentally checked out, you fell back to the bottom of the barrel.
Dru only replies with a grin… A wicked laugh and a grin as he cracks open and begins to gulp another beer.
Dru Tha Merc: Fine by me. That means I just have to beat the every loving shit out of everyone all over again. Lemme tell you born-insecure motherfuckahs somethin’ you already know. I am a liability, and you have a company to withhold. Having me as a champ? Not good business. I cuss every fuckin’ two seconds, I physically dismantle people past the reason necessary, and on top of all that, you know as well as I do, well… Dru Tha Merc? That nigga just ain’t a pleasant person to be around.
Dru belches after swallowing his beer, crushes his can against his forehead and scratches his ass in one quick motion, as if to belie his point. Sterling and Noble look at each other; Noble quite exasperated, and Sterling, seeming half-way between humored and disgusted.
Kurt Noble: Please Dru, if you have a point, get to it.
Dru Tha Merc: The point is, one day… I will earn my shot, beating the odds of some horrible person like me never winning a big one. May not be tomorrow, may not be a year from now… But it will happen, and I will be THAT nigga, so I’d recommend getting used to it now. Also… Keep something in mind.
My real point of coming to speak to you.
One of these days, Pride may have to deal with some prick who makes your lives as his bosses miserable, who is a constant dick, and all and all makes this place uninhabitable. Who knows, one of the guys you two white boys got runnin’ around right now may turn that way when he rips the title from Eagles, or Flanagan, if it ain’t one of them already. So when the time comes, and believe it WILL come…
…I’ll be there to be your liability.
…Just like I was to deal with your brother, Kurt. I still ain’t seen that payday.
Gentlemen, as you-… Wait, that ain’t me. Fuck-niggas, as you were.
With that, Dru raises his beer can and leaves. Both men watch the door as it closes behind Dru, trying to make some sense of that erratic bastard’s behavior as the screen fades to black.
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Post by Jeremy Sterling on Mar 27, 2011 22:31:49 GMT -5
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: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, with a sixty minute time limit! Introducing first, 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.
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: And his opponent, from Leighton, Alabama, weighing in at 230 pounds, Jason Phoenix!
Ringing the bell as Ike Rose gets out of the ring, Chris Owens allows the two men to collide at the center of the ring and go into a collar and elbow lock up. Showing surprising strength, Jason Phoenix begins to push Eddie Nash backwards, however Nash puts a quick halt to this as he plants his feet down and begins to shove Phoenix backwards before finally getting him backed up against the ropes and now tossing him across the ring with an Irish whip. Walking to the center of the ring, Eddie Nash goes to lariat Phoenix to the ground, however Phoenix’s surprising speed catches Nash off balance and Phoenix nails Nash with a shoulder tackle, taking Nash to the mat.
Looking at Nash below him, Phoenix grins as he now runs off to the left, but as he does this, Nash gets up to his feet and as soon as Phoenix hit’s the ropes and starts running back at Nash, Nash clocks him with a polish hammer, taking Phoenix right off of his feet and slamming him into the mat. Not letting Phoenix lay on the mat long, Eddie Nash reaches down and lifts Jason back up off of the mat and from here scoops Phoenix up over his head before slamming him back into the mat with a body slam. Raising his fist for the crowd, Nash smiles at his adoring fans as they cheer him on. Returning his focus to Phoenix, Nash sees Phoenix begin to rise and at this point, Nash pounces back on top of him.
Keith Oswalt: Eddie Nash is all over Phoenix so far. He has him well scouted.
Eric Witz: Nash is the next Valiant champion, I guarantee it. If he loses this match, he’ll lose all credibility.
Keith Oswalt: That’s pretty true, Nash is on a must win path for the next month, as if he loses even one of his matches, that could totally destroy his momentum.
Mounted on top of Phoenix, Nash begins to drive his fist into Phoenix’s face several times, attempting to wear him down and possibly even bust him open with the repeated strikes. Finally after several seconds of these illegal strikes, Nash draws the referee’s ire as Chris Owens peels him off of Jason Phoenix and forces a clean break, allowing Jason Phoenix to get back up to his feet before finally resuming the match. Infuriated that the match had taken a pause, Nash now sprints towards Jason Phoenix ready to decapitate him with a lariat, however this plan backfires as Phoenix moves out of the way at the last second and gets Nash hung up on the second rope with a drop toe hold. Grinning at Nash’s position, Phoenix now runs against the ropes before finally coming back and driving his knee into Nash’s back, choking his neck over second rope!
Holding his neck as he gasps for air, Phoenix continues to take advantage as he pulls Nash up off of the mat and knees him in the stomach before getting behind him and locking Nash into an abdominal stretch, beginning to wear down Nash’s core. After seconds of holding the very basic hold in, Phoenix finally releases it as he now stands behind Nash and suddenly grabs one arm of Nash’s through his legs and lifts Nash up into a pump handle slam position! Running to the center of the ring, Phoenix finally slams Eddie Nash down into the mat with a pump handle slam! Covering him as soon as he hit’s the mat, Phoenix hooks the leg,
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Eric Witz: Close call for the number one contender!
Keith Oswalt: This is the type of match Jason Phoenix has always excelled in. He does his best when nobody thinks he can.
Eric Witz: Eddie Nash does his best when everybody knows he can, I think he’ll be just fine.
Keith Oswalt: That’s very true, but you can never underestimate Phoenix, he nearly got the pinfall over Nash with that pumphandle slam.
Upset that the pumphandle slam wasn’t enough to put his opponent away, Phoenix slaps the mat before mounting himself above Eddie Nash and beginning to pummel him with closed fists, however after a few of these, before the referee can stop the illegal move, Nash catches one of Phoenix’s fist and begins to get up, holding Phoenix’s fist in the process. Getting to his feet, Nash finally kicks Phoenix in the stomach and here he drills a forearm into Phoenix’s back before hitting Jason with a European uppercut followed by several gut punches then tossing Phoenix over head with a belly to belly suplex! Impressed by Nash’s quick comeback, the crowd cheers for Nash as he gets back to his feet and remains intent on defeating Phoenix.
Lifting Phoenix back up off of the mat, Nash appears to not yet be done as he throws Phoenix off to the ropes before charging at him, and as soon as Phoenix takes a step back towards the center of the ring after hitting the ropes, Nash tackles Phoenix to the mat with a football tackle. Following the football tackle, Nash appears to go into auto-pilot as he begins to rapidly, and psychotically, fire punches into Jason Phoenix’s face, again drawing the referee’s attention and forcing the match to be paused and a clean break given.
This time, unable to control his animalistic tendencies, Nash doesn’t give the clean break and instead nails a big boot on Jason Phoenix, rushing him into the turnbuckle. Slouched in the turnbuckle, Jason Phoenix remains here as Nash continues to beat him down, this time repeatedly punching Phoenix in the face, chest, and gut. Repeatedly striking Phoenix, again Eddie Nash draws the referee’s attention, however before the referee can separate the two, Jason Phoenix is able to dodge one of Nash’s fist and takes his thumb and gouges it into Nash’s eye, temporarily blinding Nash.
Keith Oswalt: What a cheap shot! Come on ref, that’s not legal!
Eric Witz: Well, technically neither is Nash continuing to punch Phoenix. Looks like a case of an eye for an eye, no pun intended.
Keith Oswalt: Two wrongs don’t make a right Eric, Phoenix should be ashamed of himself after that cowardly action.
Eric Witz: Should be, but I doubt he is.
Having taken Nash off of him, Jason Phoenix now climbs to the top rope as Nash tries to regain his vision. Finally being able to see again, Nash turns around, however just as he does this, he finds Jason Phoenix crashing down on top of him with a huge crossbody, landing perfectly on Nash and taking Nash down to the mat. Going for the cover after hitting the picture perfect move, Phoenix hooks the leg,
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Nash just barely gets his shoulder up before the three count, amazing even the referee by kicking out! Slamming his fists against the mat, Phoenix begins to go into a fit of rage, pulling Nash back up off of the mat and elbowing him in the face before kicking him in the stomach and pulling his head in closely. Letting out a howl, Phoenix lifts Nash up before brutally spiking him down, nailing him with a brainbuster, drilling Nash into the mat with the move. Grinning after having taken Nash down, Phoenix looks at the top rope and decides to take the risk.
Moving to the ropes, Phoenix gets out of the ring, keeping his eye on Nash, making sure that Nash hasn’t moved. Seeing that Nash is still in the same position, Phoenix now ascends the top rope. Climbing high above the ring, Phoenix stands on the top rope before finally leaping off and flipping, going for the Phoenix Fire (Shooting Star Press), however as he comes to crash down on top of Nash, he sees that his target has moved and Phoenix goes to over rotate himself and land on his feet, however this ends up being his downfall as before he can get his feet under him with the over rotation, Nash annihilates him with The Hammer (Spear)! Taking Phoenix off of his feet and driving him harshly into the mat! Covering instantly, the referee slides into position,
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And it's all over! Nash raises his arm victorious as the number one contender to the Valiant championship proves beyond shadow of a doubt that is the real deal beating Jason Phoenix. Rolling onto his back, exhausted after his previous match the ref can barely raise his arm to celebrate his win. As “Wanted Dead or Alive” plays through the sound system, Ike Rose prepares to sound off who the winner of the match is.
Ike Rose: Here is your winner at 15:45... “King of the R-”
Before Ike can can fully crown Nash the winner, the sound of “Remember the Name” by Fort Minor blasts the sound system and the crowd whip up into a frenzy. The Valiant Champion himself, still not quite recovered from his battle with Stephen Callaway earlier in the night saunters his way down to the ring not looking worse for wear but indeed needing a nights sleep. However, before he can do that he has business to take care of as exemplified by his carrying of a microphone to the ring.
Eagles waltzes his way up the ring steps and climbs through the second rope, a sincere smile as he applauds the work of Nash putting away his previous challenger.
Eric Witz: Uh-oh, Dumb and Dumber in the ring now. Can you imagine what'll happen with both Josh Eagles and Eddie Nash face to face? You know what Nash is like for turning against people that stand for the greater good like Josh Eagles.
Keith Oswalt: Pipe down, I'm trying to watch this!
Nash is a sweating, exhausted mess after his encounter with Jason Phoenix and though he'd put up a good fight he knew that he couldn't face Josh Eagles in this state. Climbing into the ring, Eagles calmly walks towards his future opponent Nash puts up both fists ready for a fight as Eagles walks towards him with a mile-wide smile on his face.
With a microphone in hand, Eagles aims to make his intentions known to the world.
Josh Eagles: Cool your jets Nash, I'm not here to get the drop on you or beat you down. I'm here because after beating Jason Phoenix like you did I've realized that you're gonna' be the toughest challenge yet to my reign as champion.
The crowd cheer in a frenzy, “Nash” and “Eagles” chants echoing all around the building. Nash hesitantly lowers his boxing guard and stares wide-eyed at the Valiant champion.
Josh Eagles: I'm not like Johnny Noble, or Dru Dallins or anyone else you've faced so far. Believe it or not, we're cut from the same cloth. Sure, I never turned my life around in quite the impressive manner you did but we both stand for the same things. Truth, Honesty, Respect, Power, Integrity... and most importantly?
The crowd hush quietly, hanging onto Eagles every word.
Josh Eagles: Pride.[/I][/u]
Once again the crowd go ballistic, Eagles smirk is now matched by Nash's who likes the way this is going.
Josh Eagles: I respect everything you've accomplished Nash, both in the ring with your impeccable track record and out the ring with your amazing tale of turning your life right around even when the system was working against you. So with that, I've come to offer you a token of not just my respect but a promise that at Pride, Honor, and Valiance II, I will work diligently to put on the greatest championship match that this company has ever seen in it's short life. But to do that, I'm going to need the most determined challenger these people have ever seen. So the question I want to ask you is... Are you with me?
Eagles offers a hand out to his challenger, the ultimate sign of respect in professional wrestling. Nash pauses for a moment, the entire crowd has now broken out into encouraging “Nash” chants hoping he'll accept as Nash stares back and forth between his hand and his eyes. After some fifteen seconds of the crowd at fever pitch Nash finally makes his decision and starts to turn his back on the Valiant champion. Eagles face drops in disappointment and the crowd begin to boo.
Eric Witz: Oh wow! I didn't know Nash had it in him! Though admittedly, he shoulda' bitch-slapped him first.
Keith Oswalt: So much for respect I-
Suddenly Nash pivots again and accepts the handshake. Eagles and Nash stare eye to eye as the crowd goes banana's once again, leading to the final shot of Oblivion.
Keith Oswalt: And there you have it ladies and gentlemen! The ultimate sign of respect shown between these two men. In a few weeks time we will see the ultimate clash of the titans here at Pride. It'll be the outlaw who turned his life around, the man who fought for everything he's got today, the challenger, Eddie Nash facing the only man who's ever beaten him, the thoroughbred, raised to be the best since day one, champion Josh Eagles in what will be the most unforgettable night in Kingdom of Pride history. This is Keith Oswalt for Eric Witz, this was Oblivion. Thank you for joining us.
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