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("Don't Question My Heart" by Saliva plays)
Pyro explodes around the stage as fans go crazy all over the arena. The camera pans across the arena to show said fans before settling on the announce table, manned by two young boys dressed, oddly enough, like news show anchors.
"Hello, and welcome to the very first episode of WND: Operation W.R.E.S.T.L.E!" says the first one.
"Please don't ask what that stands for. We've been told it's top secret or something." his partner interjected.
"We are live from the Richmond Coliseum in Virginia, where history will be made as we begin our quest to find out who will become our first ever World Champion! Hello again everyone, I'm Nick, and I'll be your play-by-play commentator this evening! To my immediate right is my partner-in-commentating, Chip!"
"I gotta say, Nick," Chip took over, "we're really going to be in for a wild first night tonight. Sixteen fiighters will compete in the first round of a tournament to give This company's top prize it's first holder. They will all compete for it in singles matches over the next few weeks, culminating at our first pay-per-view, Uprising, where the champion will be crowned."
"Sixteen wrestlers, all aiming to make history, but in the end, only one will emerge as the first ever WND champion." Nick states.
"Why are we still just talking about this?" Chip questions. "Let's get this show on the road!"
In the ring, the ring announcer, Harvey Finevoice from Atop the Fourth Wall, was already ready to do just that.
"The following first round match in the WND Championship tournament is scheduled for one fall!" he said.
("Turn Up The Trouble" by Airbourne plays)
Yakko Warner walks through the curtain with a cool but confident swagger as the crowd cheers loudly! He pauses on the stage, soaking in the cheers, before patting his fist against his chest and making his way down the ramp. He slides into the ring and climbs onto a turnbuckle, looking out to the crowd Christian-style before lounging on the top turnbuckle, awaiting his foe.
"Introducing first, from Burbank, California," says the ring announcer, "weighing 222 pounds, Yakko Warner!" (Crowd cheers)
"Yakko Warner, for those unaware," Nick fills people in, "is from the hit Warner Brothers animated show Animaniacs. He's actually had quite a career in Fiction Wrestling as well."
"Former WCW World Champion, Tag Team Champion, United States Champion, and this year, he and his siblings will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame!" Chip elaborates.
("Here to Show the World" by Downstait plays)
The lighting turns blue as Megaman EXE walks out onto the stage. He thows his arms out in an AJ Styles-like pose, blue pyro raining down just behind him. He then walks down to the ring with a confident swagger in his step, before jumping onto the apron, entering the ring, climbing a turnbuckle and throwing his arms out again, all to a mixed reaction.
"And his opponent," says the ring announcer, "from Cyberspace, weighing 212 pounds, 'The Navi Warrior' Megaman EXE!" (Crowd cheers/boos 50/50)
"Megaman EXE, trained by the original version of the Blue Bomber, hails from the Megaman: Battle Network subfranchise." Nick notes. "He's also a former World champion, back in WWE: Animated. Recently made a little appearance at Wrestlemania too!"
"The various versions of Megaman have long been mainstays here in Fiction Wrestling, from the original Megaman, who still competes today in CCW, all the way to Starforce Megaman in UCA." Chip states. "Megaman EXE looks to add to that legacy by becoming the first ever WND Champion, but he's got a tough road to take to get there, starting with the wily and cunning Yakko Warner."
As EXE stops posing and hops off the turnbuckle, Yakko also gets off his turnbuckle, both ready for action. The ref checks both for foreign objects - taking a little more time with Yakko - and then, calls for the bell.
"And here we go!" Nick says. "The first match in WND history is underway!"
Yakko and EXE start out this first match by circling each other, before moving into a Collar-and-Elbow two jockey for position and Yakko wins, taking the Navi into a Side Headlock, quickly taking him down. EXE manages to Headscissors Yakko, forcing him to get back up to his feet. EXE then Arm Drags Yakko down and locks in an Armbar. Yakko tries to break it by standing up, but EXE quickly turns it into a Hammerlock. Yakko sweeps the Navi's legs, sending the Navi to the ground, at which point he goes back to a Side Headlock. EXE slowly gets to a vertical base, backing into the ropes still in Yakko's grip before pushing Yakko off towards the opposite set of ropes. Yakko, however, Shoulder Blocks EXE off the rebound and runs the ropes again. EXE ducks down under, and then Leapfrogs over on the rebound...
...but Yakko catches him in mid-air and tries for an early Goodnight Nurse! EXE elbows his way out, though, and then hooks him in a Front Facelock and tries to lift him up for the Cyber Buster! Yakko, however, refuses to be lifted and pushes EXE away, leaving the two at a stalemate.
"Both men seeming evenly matched at this point." Nick notes.
The two lock up again, this time Yakko managing to push the (slightly) smaller Navi into a corner. After landing a kick to the gut, Yakko Irish Whips EXE into a corner and tries to follow him in, only to get an elbow to the jaw. As Yakko stumbles out of the corner, EXE jumps onto the top rope, dives off for a Cross Body...
...and lands on his face as Yakko calmly walks out of the line of fire. Yakko strolls around the ring as Megaman starts getting up...
...and suddenly gets him in an Oklahoma Roll! 1...2...Megaman kicks out!
"Yakko caught Megaman unaware with that surprise Oklahoma Roll and almost stole the quick win!" Nick states.
EXE gets back up to see Yakko smirking cockily, tapping his head in sly satisfaction. Irked, EXE runs at Yakko, but the Warner ducks his Clothesline and hits a Back Suplex. EXE gets up quickly, but gets hit with a barrage of chops by Yakko, backing him into the ropes. Yakko backs up a bit before rushing at EXE, but gets Back Body Dropped over the top rope, though he manages to land on the apron. EXE turns around and receives a Forearm to the face, sending him stumbling back. Yakko then jumps onto the ropes and drops EXE with a Springboard Clothesline! Yakko goes for the cover! 1...2...EXE kicks out!
"Yakko has seized full control of this match." Nick states. "Whatever game plan EXE had going into this, he may want to change it because it doesn't seem to be working."
Yakko picks up EXE and drops him with a Short-Arm Clothesline, hanging on after the impact. He then pulls EXE back up and hits a Scoop Slam, followed by three Leg Drops across the chest, the last being of the Running variety. Another cover gets a 1...2...kickout! Yakko gets up, backs up a bit as EXE gets up to his feet...and drills the Navi with a Roundhouse Kick that sends him rolling out of the ring!
"Oh crud!" Chip exclaims. "What a shot from Yakko! That could have knocked EXE out!"
"Unfortunately for Yakko, it also knocked EXE out of the ring, so obviously, Yakko can't pin him just yet." Nick states.
EXE slowly gets to his feet as Yakko watches inside the ring. Suddenly, the eldest Warner runs the ropes, aiming for a Suicide Dive onto the Navi! EXE ducks...
...but Yakko suddenly stops just before jumping, looking at EXE with a satisfied grin. The annoyed Navi punched wildly at Yakko, but the toon dodged the attack...
...before taking him down anyway with a Plancha!
"Yakko just caught EXE unawares with that fake-out and then caught him again with that big Plancha to the outside!" Nick exclaims.
"The eldest Warner brother may have been out of the game for a while, but it sure doesn't look like he's lost a step!" Chip says.
Yakko plays to the crowd for a moment before picking up EXE and sliding him back into the ring. He then gets onto the apron, ready to enter the ring, but as he does so, EXE gets up and lands a kick to the gut through the ropes, stunning the Warner. From there, EXE grabs Yakko's head, pulls him out until he was hanging onto the ropes by his legs...and drills him with a Rope-Hung DDT!
"Oh, crud! That's gonna rattle Yakko's brains!" Nick says.
"This could be a great opportunity for EXE to take advantage! Chip states.
EXE does indeed take advantage with a Standing Moonsault and a cover! 1...2...Yakko kicks out! EXE pulls Yakko to a seated position, then hits a hard Football (or as it's called in America, Soccer) Kick to the back. As Yakko screams in pain, EXE hits the ropes and nails a Low Angle Dropkick to the face of the Warner. Yakko gets up, holding his face in pain, then turns around and gets hit with a European Uppercut, backing him into the ropes. EXE then tries to Irish Whip Yakko across the ring, but Yakko reverses and sends EXE into the ropes. Yakko tries for a Clothesline off the rebound, but EXE ducks underneath, Springboards off the ropes and downs Yakko with a Roundhouse Kick! He then gets up, walks over to the apron, jumps over the ropes...and hits a Slingshot Elbow Drop! He drops down for the cover!
"EXE could have him here!"
1...
2...
Yakko kicks out!
"No, not quite yet!" Chip corrects himself.
EXE picks Yakko up by the ears and hits a Snap Suplex, then jumps up and nails a Knee Drop, causing Yakko to shoot up to a seated position, holding his face in pain. The digital Megaman smirks at this before hitting the ropes...
...and running directly into a Leg Lariat from Yakko! EXE quickly staggered to his feet, but was dropped with a Snap Powerslam! Yakko quickly hooks a leg! 1...2...Kick out! Yakko shakes his head, trying to clear the cobwebs as he picks EXE up and lifts him up for a Suplex. EXE, however, lands on his feet and turns Yakko around to hit him with an STO Backbreaker! Not content with that, EXE then spins around to Yakko's other side to hit a Russian Legsweep!
"Nice combination of moves by the 'Navi Warrior'!" Nick says. "Yakko may be finished!"
EXE, however, isn't done. He throws his arms out in a pose, garnering a mixed reaction from the crowd, before running the ropes...
...And landing a Running Shooting Star Press!
"Check that, Nick." Chip says. "Now he's finished!"
EXE pins Yakko, hooking a leg and smirking all the while!
1...
2...
Yakko kicks out at 2.6!
"Check that again, Chip!" Nick says. "That Warner's not done yet!"
"Yakko's a pretty tough guy beneath the cocky zaniness." Chip says.
Megaman, looking annoyed and frustrated with the kickout, goes to a corner and climbs to the top turnbuckle, waiting for Yakko to get to his feet. Once the Warner had reached a vertical base, Megaman dives off, looking for a Hurricanrana...
...only for Yakko to hang on! Not only that, he lifts the Navi up onto his shoulders...
...and connects with a Powerbomb!
"Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker from Yakko to the incoming Megaman! Yakko may have just created a critical opening for himself!" Nick says.
Both men get back up, albeit slowly while selling the toll of the match. EXE throws a right hand, but Yakko blocks and delivers a series of chops to the chest, backing Megaman into a corner. He then Irish Whips the stunned Navi into a corner, following him in to deliver a Step-up High Knee! Yakko then drags EXE out of the corner and drops him with a Sitout Suplex Slam!
"Yakko has taken back control!
As EXE lies face-up on the mat, Yakko slowly climbs to the top turnbuckle, makes a picture frame with his hands, jumps off...
...and hits the Anvil Drop! He goes for the cover!
1...
2...
EXE kicks out at 2.8!
Yakko sighs before pulling EXE back up...and then placing the Navi in a Fireman's Carry!
"Oh boy...this could be time for the Goodnight Nurse!" Nick exclaims.
"And that could mean goodnight to Megaman and his chances of winning!" Chip adds.
Yakko tries to go for the Goodnight Nurse, but EXE elbows the toon in the head to try and prevent it. Eventually, Megaman slips out, landing behind Yakko and hiting an Inverted DDT. As Yakko slowly gets to a knee, Megaman sees his chance, runs the ropes...
...and hits the EXEcution!
EXE covers off his signature move!
1...
2...
Yakko kicks out at 2.9!
EXE groans and holds his head in frustration at the kick out. He then gets up and goes to pick Yakko up again and put him in position for the Cyber Buster...
...But as he tries to lift Yakko up, the Warner suddenly counters with a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex!
1...
2...
EXE kicks out at 2.9! Rather than getting up, however, Yakko transitions the hold...
...and locks in the That's All Folks on EXE!
"That's All Folks! Yakko's got it locked in!" Nick exclaims.
EXE flails wildly in the hold as Yakko locks it in as tight as he can! EXE tries reaching for the ropes...
...but is soon forced to tap out!
"And Megaman is tapping! Yakko's moving on!" Nick says.
("Turn Up The Trouble" by Airbourne plays)
"The winner of this match, Yakko Warner!"
The crowd cheers as Yakko releases EXE and gets up, the ref raising his hand in victory. Yakko climbs up a corner, smirking in satisfaction before posing for the crowd.
"Yakko Warner survives the challenge of Megaman. EXE and is now moving on in the tournament!" Nick reiterates.
"Megaman was certainly on his game, but Yakko was just one step ahead of him tonight." Chip agrees. "Can he go all the way and become champion, though?"
"On the basis of this, Chip, I wouldn't bet against it." Nick says.
By this point Yakko is already making his way up the ramp, stopping on the stage briefly to turn around and make the belt motion with his hands before heading to the back.
The camera cuts backstage to Rachel McKenzie, the GM of sorts of WND, sitting in her office, watching the show on a TV monitor, looking typically serious...and a bit on the nervous side. Someone in the room clears their throat, startling Rachel slightly. She turns around...
...and sees Nigel Uno coolly standing in a corner of the room, the crowd cheering upon seeing him.
"Oh, sorry Nigel...didn't notice you there." Rachel says, composing herself pretty quickly. "...How long have you been there?"
"Let's just say you should learn to keep your office door shut." Nigel says, smirking slightly. The smirk disappears, though, when he saw no reaction from Rachel.
"Let me guess," he says. "Worried about the show?"
"A little..." Rachel admits.
"Don't be." Nigel replies. "The show will do just fine. It's already off to a great start."
"But when I keep looking at other shows such as UCA, WWE, UWE, CCW, and so many others...I just don't know if we can stack up to them you know. I mean, can we really pull this off? What if we flop? What if we...?"
"Rachel..." Nigel begin, placing a hand on Rachel's shoulder. "We...will...do...FINE! I have that much faith. Look at the roster we have...a rich combination of vets and rookies! People will be invested into us! And so what if there all those great wrestling companies out there? We are not trying to be...no, we are Wrestling Next Door! And tonight, we are going to show what Wrestling Next Door is all about...YOU will help show what Wrestling Next Door is about. You are the GM here...and you will be the best GM this company can ever ask for."
Rachel remains silent for a few moments before a small smile begins to appear on her face. "Thanks Nigel. I don't feel as worried any more. Thanks again for drilling it into me."
"Well, that's what I hear for ma'am, making sure you don't lose sight of what's important and staying confident in yourself." Nigel chuckles while giving a small smile to Rachel.
Rachel chuckles back at Nigel. "Yeah, I don't know what I do without you, Nigel..." She admits quietly, before quickly realizing the possible implications of her words. "I mean, in that I may get lost in my..."
"Don't worry, I get it." Nigel understands, rubbing a hand over his head with a sheepish smile. "Well, I best let you get back to watching over the show...I'm busy myself as well tonight."
"Yeah, you go do that..." Rachel nods and turns away, but stops. "Oh and Nigel...do your best."
"Don't worry, I plan on doing just that." Nigel responded with a confident grin before walking out the door, leaving Rachel, who still had a smile on her face, to go back and watch the rest of the show.
("The Past Should Stay Dead" by Emarosa plays)
Harvey McKenzie steps out, looking characteristically cocky. Smirking arrogantly to the booing crowd, he raises his arms in the Legend Killer pose, golden pyro raining down around him. He then walksdown to the ring, albeit rather slowly due to spending most of his walk jawing with the fans.
"The following first round match in the WND Championship tournament is scheduled for one fall! Making his way to the ring from Richmond, Virginia, weighing 219 pounds, Harvey McKenzie!" (Crowd boos)
"And here comes Harvey McKenzie, aka Numbuh 363, aka the black sheep of the Kids Next Door. And as you can tell, he's far from the most popular guy in this arena." Nick notes.
"Knowing this kid, though, he probably doesn't care. All he wants is to become WND Champion. Problem is, so does his opponent." Chip says.
By this point Harvey is already in the ring and on a turnbuckle. He makes the Legend Killer pose again before dropping one arm, keeping the other raised as the camera focused on a familiar wristband on said arm.
"And as we can see from that wristband, Harvey, and for that matter his Sector W teammates who we'll see over the next few weeks, has become a member of the infamous interpromotional super-stable, the Rookie Revolution. A trainee member, but a member nonetheless." Nick points out.
"I gotta say, Nick, that may well be a record for the Revolution. We're not even halfway through our first show and already the Revolution has members here." Chip states.
"Well, the Revolution, despite their...questionable reputation is known for having some very promising and dedicated young wrestlers on their roster. And something tells me that Harvey and his team are going to be very determined to prove themselves as worthy members." Nick adds.
"Winning a World title about a month into his career will go along way in achieving that goal." Chip notes. "Can he do it, though? I personally am not so sure."
("Through the Fire and the Flames" by Dragonforce plays)
The lighting around the stage turns purple as Spike walks out to cheers, a playful, yet serious smile on his face. The fans cheer as the baby dragon crouches on the stage, staring at Harvey all the while, before jumping to his feet and throwing up one hand, green flame pyro going off on the stage. He then walks down to the ring, entering under the bottom rope, before climbing the turnbuckle and breathing a small jet of green fire.
"And his opponent, from Ponyville, Equestria, weighing 260 pounds, Spike!" (Crowd cheers)
"Now I have to say, this is a bit of a surprising signing if you ask me. Spike, the baby dragon from the hit not-only-girls' show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic." Nick says.
"He looks a bit bigger than on the show." Chip notices. "Good thing that greed thing doesn't seem to be affecting him. Anyway, I wonder how a character from a show like his will fare in the ring?"
"Well, Chip, we're about to find out." Nick says. "By the way, what greed thing?"
"Well, it's something from his show." Chip explains, before quickly adding "Not that I watch a girly show like that or anything!"
"Chip, I've told you a thousand times, there's nothing wrong or uncool about watching that show." Nick reminded Chip.
While Nick and Chip debate the mainstream status of bronies, Harvey and Spike ready themselves in opposite corners as the ref calls for the bell. They both walk over and meet in the center of the ring, where Harvey quickly starts trash talking. This doesn't last long, however, as Spike hits the operative with a series of hard rights to the face, forcing him back into the corner. He gets in about five more shots before the ref forces him to back up. Spike does so...then runs back to hit an Avalanche on Harvey. The young operative stumbles out of the corner in a daze before being grabbed by Spike and dropped with a Gutwrench Suplex. Spike scrambles into a cover, but barely gets one before Harvey kicks out, upon which Spike gets up and hits an Elbow Drop to the chest.
"Harvey's not doing so well in the early going, Nick." Chip observes.
"Spike definitely has the upper hand over the Rookie at this time, clearly having and exploiting a strength advantage over the smaller Harvey." Nick analyses.
Spike picks Harvey up and hits a Gutbuster, followed by a Clothesline. He then follows up with a Belly-To-Belly Suplex, chucking the RR trainee clear across the ring. Harvey uses the ropes to pull himself up to his feet, but Spike is soon on him again, Irish Whipping him to the opposite set of ropes. He then bends over for a Back Body Drop, but Harvey Dropkicks him in the leg, sending the dragon to a knee. He then hits the adjacent ropes and nails a One-Handed Bulldog, then rolls Spike over for a pin attempt which only gets 1. Harvey then mounts Spike and starts hammering away with punches to the face.
"And now Harvey is the one on the offensive with some hard rights to the head!" Nick calls.
"Harvey may be a bit on the cocky side, but he's as good a fighter as anyone in the KND." Chip notes.
Harvey picks Spike up and gives him a Forearm Smash to the face. Spike manages to reverse an Irish Whip attempt though, but Harvey uses that to hit a Running Enzuigiri off the rebound that sends Spike onto the second rope. The Sector W leader then stands on top of Spike, choking him against the rope. The ref starts counting, and at 3, Harvey steps off, Slingshots over the ropes to the floor...
...and gives Spike a hard slap to the face!
"Oh, yikes!" Nick says, almost wincing himself from the slap.
"That's gonna rattle a few of Spike's scales!" Chip adds.
Spike shoots up to his feet, holding his face from the slap as Harvey gets onto the apron. The Supreme Leader's brother measures his foe...
...And drops him with a Slingshot DDT!
"And that Slingshot DDT's gonna dim some of his lights! Spike could be out, here!" Nick calls.
Harvey goes for the pin: 1...
2...
...Spike kicks out!
"Not yet, Nick! Spike's a pretty tough young dragon himself, you know!" Chip says.
"And how would you know that?" Nick questioned. "This is the first time you've actually seen him wrestle."
"Uh..." is all Chip can say.
Harvey gets up and hits an Elbow Drop to Spike's chest. He continues to deliver Elbow after Elbow, eventually landing about 9 before stopping to taunt the fans...then Jumping to hit the tenth and final Elbow. The young Rookie then picks Spike up again, taunts again, and hits a Swinging Neckbreaker. Harvey gets back up and stomps on the head of Spike, before backing up and letting him get to his knees...then hitting the ropes for a Running Dropkick to the side of Spike's head. Harvey goes for a cover again, but Spike kicks out. He gets back up and drops a knee across the skull of the dragon, causing Spike to sit up in pain. This, however, allows Harvey to hit the ropes and nail a Neck Snap on the Equestrian dragon. Spike goes down again, holding his neck in pain as Harvey stands over him, smiling cockily and making the Legend Killer pose to boos from the crowd.
"Harvey is firmly in control, even taking some time to showboat." Nick says.
"Yeah, you might want to get used to that, viewers. Harvey isn't a very popular operative, and that cockiness is a big reason as to why." Chip exposits.
Harvey then pulls Spike up to his feet and tries to lift him up for a Suplex...but the larger, stronger Spike manages to lift up Harvey and drop him with a Gourdbuster!
"And it looks like in this case, that cockiness could be costly!" Nick adds.
Spike gets up and hits an Elbow Drop to the back, then runs the ropes into a Leg Drop across the back of the head, before Harvey over for a pin...
1...
2...
...Harvey kicks out!
"And Harvey manages to avoid an embarrassing loss for now!" Nick calls.
"Not for the first time, Harvey's overconfidence is coming back to bite him in the butt." Chip says. "He's gonna have to pull something quick to get back into this."
Spike pulls Harvey up and Hammer Throws him into a corner, the young operative crashing chest-first into the turnbuckle. As he staggered backward, holding his chest in pain, Spike grabbed him in an Inverted Facelock and lifted him up for the Gem Cutter...
...
...but Harvey slips out and lands on his feet behind Spike! Spike turns around and Harvey grabs him...
...
..and plants him with the Wave of the Future!
"Wave of the Future by Harvey! That might help get him back into this!" Nick exclaims.
Harvey goes for the pin, hooking a leg...
1...
...
2...
...
...
...Spike shoots the shoulder up!
"But it's not quite enough to help him win this!" Chip calls.
Harvey groans in frustration at Spike's resilience. He pulls Spike back up to his feet and tries to set him up for the Wave of the Future again...
...
...but Spike elbows him in the back of the head repeatedly, forcing Harvey to back off! The Rookie trainee quickly recovers, rushes at Spike...
...
...and gets dropped with Friendship's Fire!
"Spinning Spinebuster from Spike! Will this do it?"
Spike quickly drops down and hooks a leg...
1...
...
2...
...
...Harvey kicks out!
"Nope, not quite yet!" Nick states.
"Spike's starting to build momentum, though. Harvey's gotta shut that down quick if he wants to stay in this!" Chip adds.
Spike sighs before picking Harvey up, whipping him into the ropes, and catching him off the rebound with a Samoan Drop. Harvey slowly gets to his feet in pain...and gets dropped again by a Big Boot. Spike picks Harvey up again, hooks his arms in a Full Nelson...and hits a Dragon Suplex! He manages to hang on afterwards, though, lift Harvey up...and hit another Dragon Suplex! Spike holds on yet again...and hits a third Dragon Suplex!
"Triple Dragon Suplex from the Equestrian Dragon!" Chip exclaimed.
"Impressive display of power!" Nick notes.
Spike goes for the pin!
1...
...
2...
...
...Harvey kicks out at 2.8!
"But it's still not enough to keep Harvey down!" Nick calls.
Spike looks frustrated now, picking Harvey up...only for the operative to hit a Jawbreaker, staggering the Equestrian Dragon! Harvey then tries to go for the Wave of the Future again...
...but Spike lifts him up by the legs...
...
...and drives him down with an Alabama Slam! Spike quickly pins Harvey!
1...
...
2...
...
...Harvey kicks out at 2.85!
Spike growls in frustration and decides to finish things. He picks Harvey up and hooks his head.
Spike tries for the Harmonic Oath...
"Spike's trying for the Harmonic Oath! This could be what puts Harvey away!" Nick says.
...
...but Harvey manages to push him off into the ropes and catch him with a kick to the gut on the rebound! Spike doubles over in pain and Harvey grabs him, hooking the arms...
...
...and drops Spike with the 363!
"363 by Harvey! Spike gets drilled there!" Nick exclaims.
"I think it's safe to stick a fork in the dragon now, Nick." Chip quipped.
However, Harvey doesn't go for a pin. Instead, he turns Spike into position, grabs an arm and a leg...
...
...and locks in the Chain of Command!
"And there's the Chain of Command locked in too! Spike is defenseless right now!" Nick calls.
"Oh man, Spike's got to be in agony! That is not an easy hold to break, especially at this point!" Chip winces.
Indeed, Spike struggles in pain from the hold as Harvey wrenches it in as hard as he can. Spike tries to reach the ropes, but he is in the middle of the ring and almost completely immobilized. Realizing escape is futile, Spike starts tapping madly!
"Spike taps! Harvey's the winner!" Nick exclaims.
("The Past Should Stay Dead" by Emarosa plays)
"Here is your winner, Harvey McKenzie!"
Harvey keeps the hold in for a few seconds before releasing Spike and getting up, cocky smirk on his face with the crowd booing loudly. The ref tries to raise his arm, but Harvey pulls it away roughly before climbing the nearest turnbuckle and making the Legend Killer pose, almost trying to get the crowd to boo him more. The crowd is all too pleased to oblige.
"Harvey McKenzie emerges victorious in his debut match!" Nick says.
"Take nothing away from Spike, but that was indeed a pretty impressive debut for young Harvey. He may be in with a shot of winning this after all." Chip muses.
Harvey gets off the turnbuckle and looks down at the fallen Spike, smirking evilly all the while. He steps on Spike's face as he leaves the ring to yet more boos from the crowd before heading up the ramp, proclaiming loudly that soon, he would be champion.
The camera cuts backstage again for another interview. For some reason, 'Smells Like Nirvana' by 'Weird' Al Yankovic is playing in the background...
...A reason that becomes clear (at least to some) when the identity of the interviewer is revealed.
"DUUUUUUUUDES...and chicks. I'm 90s Kid from Atop the Fourth Wall! And I'm here to present you with this special intervieeeeew!" explained the misplaced child of the 90s. "And now, my totally awesome guest at this time..." At this point, 90s Kid stopped, realizing something.
"Um...dude?" he said. "Who am I supposed to be interviewing again?" Sounds of groaning are heard before someone informs him that he's supposed to be interviewing...
"Super Macho Man!" 90s Kid abruptly exclaimed. The Punch-Out! character himself appeared onscreen, with an expression that screamed "Why is this guy interviewing me?"
"So, Macho dude," 90s Kid begins. "later tonight, you're gonna be competing against some dude called Robotboy in the title tournament. So...any thoughts on the tournament? Or maybe the match?"
"Well, my first thought would have to be...why in the hell are you interviewing me?! You DARE forget my name?! You aren't worthy of being near me! Go back to watching Power Rangers or something, I'm interviewing myself!"
Macho then takes the mic away and shoves 90s Kid away roughly (causing the music to stop abruptly) before starting to speak again, flexing and posing all the while. "Now what does Super Macho Man think of this tourney? Well frankly, I think it's a huge waste of time! Rachel oughta just give me the belt right now and save herself the trouble! Everyone knows that I'm the absolute best athlete on this roster. No one here can even hold a candle to my ability in the ring! Especially not my opponent tonight...Robotboy."
Macho scoffs upon mentioning his foe. "Robotboy." he says dismissively. "What a joke of a character. If he was smart, he'd forfeit the match and save himself the trouble...but I guess when you're programmed with the mind of a not-too-bright Japanese exchange student, there's not much room in the old processor for actual thinking. Would explain why he always ends up solving his problems by shooting them repeatedly. Fact is, though, that when it comes to wrestling, I'll school that third-rate robot, just like I'll school everyone else on the roster! And at the end of it all...after Uprising...when it's all said and done...I will be WND's first ever World champion. Because I am...SUPER! MACHO! MAAAAAAAN!"
With that, Macho roughly shoves the mic back to a recovering 90s Kid before leaving in a huff. "Totally bogus...Back to you, dudes." 90s Kid manages to groan before collapsing on the floor.
"Some strong words there from Super Macho Man." Chip says simply.
"Later on, we'll be seeing if he can back those words up." Nick says. "Right now, though, it's back to the ring."
("Tearing The Veil From Grace" by Cradle of Filth plays)
The lights dim in the arena, save for a lone spotlight under which Voltar emerges, with his L.O.S.E teammates Dr. Frogg and Red Menace close behind. Voltar poses rather hammily, trying to intimidate the audience...until that backfires when he somehow trips over himself as he's approaching the ring, triggering giggles in the crowd. Red hurriedly helps his leader up, and Voltar quickly brushes him away before entering the ring, trying to salvage his dignity.
"The followin' first round match in the WND Championship tournament is scheduled for one fall! Introducin' first, accompanied to the ring by the League of Super Evil, from Metrotown, weighing 225 pounds, Voltar!" (Crowd boos/laughs 60/40)
"And here comes Voltar, the leader of the League of Super Evil from the animated series of the same name." Nick explains.
"Rumour has it that he's planning to become champion as part of some kind of evil plan or something." Chip noted. "All I have to say is that if he's as good at wrestling as he is at being evil...I think we're in no immediate danger."
("Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" by Jump5 plays)
Stitch rolls out onto the stage in ball form, popping out with a crazed expression on his face. He pulls out a couple of plasma blasters and shoots them wildly, pyro going off on the sides of the stage in sync with the shots fired. After running out of shots, he laughs maniacally before Lilo emerges and calms him down. Once that was done, the two headed down to the ring together.
"And his opponent, accompanied by Lilo Pelekai, now residin' in Hawaii, weighing 220 pounds, Stitch!" (Crowd cheers)
"Stitch comes from Disney's Lilo & Stitch movie, and the franchise that sprung from it." Nick explains.
"Given what I know of Stitch from his series and his career in Ring of Honor...well, let's just say I don't fancy Voltar's chances in this match." Chip states bluntly.
Stitch entered the ring, climbed the turnbuckle and snarled at the crowd, Lilo staying on the outside not far from the L.O.S.E members.
"Both competitors have someone in their corner tonight." Nick notices. "The ref may have to keep an eye on both Lilo and the League."
"Not so sure about Lilo, but definitely with the League." Chip adds. "I've heard they only know one way to fight: dirty."
"Are they any good at it, though?" Nick asks.
"That...remains to be seen." Chip deadpans.
Stitch got off the turnbuckle and stares across the ring at Voltar as the bell rings. The L.O.S.E leader starts taunting and trash talking Stitch off-mic, before approaching the reformed experiment and...holding his hands out for a test of strength?
"Voltar seems to be trying for a test of strength here. Not sure how wise that strategy is." Chip says.
Stitch looks confused for a second, but obliges...and almost instantly, Voltar is brought to his knees, thoroughly overpowered by the alien.
"There's your answer, Chip: It's not." Nick quips.
This situation continues for a good half-minute before Stitch, seemingly bored, pulls Voltar up and downs him again with a Headbutt. Voltar gets up, holding his head in pain, and gets Hammer Thrown into a turnbuckle back-first. The wannabe villain stumbles out of the corner, gets grabbed by Stitch, and launched with an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Suplex, landing about halfway across the ring!
"Oh yikes!" Chip exclaims. "That was one heck of a Suplex from someone Stitch's size!"
"Yeah, don't be fooled by the small size, folks." Nick tells the viewers. "Stitch has been known to lift much bigger guys with ease. Voltar was just no challenge."
Voltar, in considerable pain, tries to take a breather and sits in the corner - which doesn't work as Stitch runs and flattens him with a Cannonball Senton! Stitch pulls Voltar out for the first pin of the match, getting a near-fall. Stitch pulls Voltar back up and Irish Whips him into the ropes, then gives him a Free Fall Drop on the rebound, before running the ropes and hitting a Rolling Senton to the back. Stitch then picks him up and tries to go for Aloha Oe early...
...but Voltar slips out of it...and pokes Stitch in the eyes as he turns around!
"And there's that dirty play I was talking about!" Chip points out.
Lilo frowns on the outside as Stitch covers his eyes in shock and pain. Voltar takes advantage with an Inverted Headlock Backbreaker, followed by an Inverted DDT. The villain goes for a cover, but barely gets 1 before Stitch powers out. Voltar stands in a corner and Stitch runs at him, but Voltar ducks and the experiment runs chest-first into the turnbuckles. Stitch backs up a bit, but Voltar sneaks up from behind and hits a Turnbuckle Bulldog. He then tries a Schoolboy roll-up, but gets a near-fall once again. He then locks in a Side Headlock on Stitch, trying to wear down the experiment.
"Voltar seems to have the advantage for now." Nick notes.
"From what I've seen of his show, however," Chip points out, "he can have trouble keeping the advantage. At least, without resorting to more cheating."
Voltar keeps the Headlock for about half a minute, but Stitch manages to stand up and plant the L.O.S.E leader with a Back Suplex. Both get up quickly, and Stitch charges at Voltar, but gets a Drop Toe Hold that sends him throat-first into the second rope. Voltar then chokes Stitch out, aided by the ropes, causing the ref to start counting. At four, Voltar breaks and the ref admonishes him for the dirty tactic...
...not seeing Doktor Frogg continuing to choke out Stitch from the outside!
"And now the League gets involved from the outside!" Nick calls.
Lilo protests against Frogg's unseen interference, but the evil genius releases right before the ref turns around. Voltar pulls Stitch to the center of the ring before hitting a Snap Suplex, followed by a Fist Drop right on the nose. Stitch sits up, holding his face, and Voltar hits the ropes into a Big Boot. Voltar goes for the pin...
1...
2...
...Stitch kicks out!
"Stitch kicking out of that, but Voltar's looking to press home his advantage!" Nick says.
"If he can avoid making any silly mistakes, he might stand a chance!" Chip says.
Voltar picks Stitch up and puts him in an Inverted Facelock, looking for the Reign of Terror and gloating all the while...
...but Stitch suddenly recovers and pushes him into the ropes...and drops him on the rebound with the Black Holio Slam!
"Voltar took too long with that...and a Black Holio Slam by Stitch! This could be it!"
Stitch goes for a quick cover!
1...
2...
...Voltar kicks out!
"No, not yet!" Nick corrects himself.
"See, that's my point!" Chip notes. "Voltar has to keep from making mistakes like that if he wants to win! Give Stitch an advantage and he will take advantage of it, and then you will pay for it,"
After regaining his bearings, Stitch gets up and waits for Voltar to do the same with a crazed looking grin on his face. As the L.O.S.E leader gets to a knee, Stitch tries to go for a Sick Kixx...
"Stitch looking to put Voltar away!" Chip says.
...
...but Red Menace, at Frogg's urging, grabs his leg before he can run!
"And again the League gets involved!" Nick says.
"Like I said, they only know one way to fight, and that's by cheating!" Chip reiterates.
Stitch turns around, snarling nastily at Red who quickly let's go out of fear. The ref turns his attentions to the L.O.S.E crew as well...allowing Voltar to low blow Stitch from behind!
"And a Low Blow now from the devious Voltar!" Nick exclaims.
Voltar then hooks Stitch up...and delivers the Reign of Terror!
"Reign of Terror by Voltar!" Nick exclaims. "Could this be it?"
Voltar tries for the pin...
1..
...
2...
...
...Stitch kicks out!
"Not yet! If Voltar can stay on him, though, he could just pull this off!" Chip says.
Voltar grips his mask in frustration as Lilo shouts encouragement to Stitch on the sidelines. He picks Stitch up again, but Stitch Headbutts Voltar in the gut, forcing him to let go and back up. Stitch gets up as Voltar charges at him...and gets dropped with a Flapjack!
"And Stitch takes back control with a big Flapjack!" Nick says.
Stitch pulls Voltar up and drops him with a big Vertical Suplex, followed by a Falling Headbutt. Voltar struggles to his feet, but gets picked up and dropped with a Powerslam! Stitch, now grinning like a madman, pulls Voltar up and Irish Whips him into a corner. The experiment tries to rush at Voltar, but runs directly into a boot to the face, staggering him. Voltar tries to take advantage, running the ropes for a Crossbody...only to be caught by Stitch...and thrown with a Fallaway Slam!
"Stitch is just tossing Voltar like a ragdoll now!" Chip says.
Stitch pins Voltar...
1...
2...
...
...Voltar barely kicks out at 2.9!
"But it's so far not enough to keep the League leader down for 3!" Nick stated.
Stitch growled, more annoyed than anything as he got up and back up, waiting for Voltar to rise. Once he was on his feet, Stitch kicked him in the gut and tried for a Powerbomb...but Voltar slipped out, landing on his feet in front of Stitch! He then kicked Stitch in the gut and tried for a DDT...but Stitch tripped him up...and Catapulted him across the ring! Voltar struggled to a knee as Stitch hit the ropes...
...
...and scored with the Sick Kixx!
"What a kick by Stitch!" Nick exclaims. "Voltar could be out after that!"
Stitch dropped down for the pin...
1..
2...
...
...Voltar shoots the shoulder up at 2.99!
"Still not yet!" Nick corrects himself.
"Voltar showing some resiliency here, but he's going to have to think of something quick to..." Chip starts before noticing that..."Wait, Red Menace is on the apron!"
Red Menace has indeed gotten onto the ring apron, gaining the ref's attention as well as Stitch's. Stitch looks about ready to throttle Red for the League's constant interferences, but Lilo, from the sidelines, redirects her friend's attention towards Voltar...and Doktor Frogg, who's slipped into the ring!
"And here comes Frogg! Yet more dirty play by the League coming up, it looks like!" Nick says.
"This must be the fourth or fifth time they've tried cheating, and this is only their first match!" Chip points out.
Frogg attempts to attack Stitch...but the alien simply blasts him with a right hand that sends him clear out of the ring again!
"Well, that didn't quite work out for them." Nick deadpans.
Stitch snarls at Frogg, turning his attention back to Voltar...who lands another Low Blow! Red Menace finally drops off the apron as Voltar lifts Stitch up in a Fireman's Carry!
"Or maybe it did!" Chip says. "Voltar's got Stitch right where he wants him!"
Voltar tries to go for the Fall of Justice...but Stitch slips out behind Voltar and delivers an Inverted Suplex!
"Not for long, it looks like." Nick says. "Now Stitch may be about to put Voltar away!"
Stitch, ready to finish things, growls loudly to the audience as he lifts Voltar up by the arms, holding him in a Reverse Crucifix...
...before driving him down with the Aloha Oe!
"Aloha Oe by Stitch!" Nick calls.
"I think it's safe to stick a fork in Voltar because..."
Stitch turns over the L.O.S.E leader for a pin!
1...
"He..."
2...
"Is..."
...
...3!
"Finished!" Chip states. "Stitch is moving on!"
("Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" by Jump5 plays)
"Here's your winner, Stitch!"
Stitch gets up off Voltar, grinning like a madman as the crowd, and Lilo, cheers in approval. The ref raises Stitch's hand in victory, but Stitch soon breaks away from the ref, climbs the turnbuckles and gives an insane laugh to the crowd.
"Despite the best efforts of Voltar and the League of Super Evil, Stitch has won and will move on in the tournament!" Nick says.
"Looks like the League's plans for domination have been...put on hold for the time being." Chip says. "On the other hand, Stitch was extremely impressive in this win! He might be one to watch in this!"
Lilo eventually coaxes Stitch out of the ring and leads her friend out and up the ramp, patting him on the back and telling him "One down, Stitch! One down!" When the two reach the stage, Stitch turns around and gives one more laugh to the crowd, Lilo holding his hand in triumph before the two head to the back.
[Transmission Interrupted]
Whew! Thought I'd never actually finish this! Well, anyway, here's the very first chapter of WND! Thanks to ForceWalker for helping with the promo bits! Hopefully the next chapter won't take quite so long!
Oh, and by the way, these first few chapters are mostly gonna be setup. The real storyline stuff will come after I've laid the groundwork.
So, till next time (hopefully soon)...ciao!