Before the show…..
The screen opens with Trell sitting at his table. He appeared severely stressed out and at his wits end. He looked as if he didn't receive any sleep these past few days, there were bags under his eyes, and the expression on his face just looked defeated.
Trell: …..I wish I can speak to you all under much better circumstances. But as of these last few shows, the Battlefield has turned into a hostile warzone. People are attacking one another, officials are getting hit for doing their jobs, even the fans have to be careful from being assaulted in the crossfire! Although there are multiple cases of people on a blind rampage, none has caused more damage than CJ Hawk's attack on Seth Sullivan & The Cobra Club.
Trell: It pains me to say this….. But due to his countless attacks and disregard for the rules these past few weeks, CJ Hawk has been banned from the premises and will not be showing up on this week's episode.
He sat back and sighed. After taking a second to think, he sat up straight and looked at the camera.
Trell: Oh who am I kidding? I know this won't fix anything. Seth has been attacking people all season long. He's been a bigger headache for me to deal with than anyone I have ever met. And I know that this ban won't keep them apart for long. There's only one thing that will end all of this nonsense. And no matter how much I don't want to allow this to happen...it needs to be done.
He took a moment to clear his throat and remain composed and professional.
Trell: Therefore, at Immortality 2, CJ Hawk will get his wish and go one-on-one against Seth Sullivan. And if Seth Sullivan loses…...he will be gone from ICW for good!
The screen soon fades as the intro starts to play.
Rage (by CFO$)
The screen cuts to the Battlefield, where the crowd is white hot and ready for action! Soon, it cuts to the commentary table.
Jazz: Welcome, everyone, back to ICW! With just two episodes away from Immortality 2, the Battlefield has recently been turned into a hostile environment! Everyone is on edge, everyone is pissed off, and no one is safe! I'm Jazz, and joining me as always, is Jay!
Jay: Emotions are running rampant, Jazz! But hopefully tonight should be a bit calmer after hearing the news that CJ Hawk has been banned from the building!
Jazz: I doubt this'll keep CJ from getting his hands on Sullivan. But we now know that CJ WILL get his chance at revenge when he faces Sullivan at Wembley Stadium. And best of all, if Sullivan loses, then he is fired from ICW and will never return!
Jay: I can tell you now, Jazz, that "The Gravedigger" will be here later on to address everything that has happened and his upcoming match! But right now, we're going to kick things off with tag team action!
The Beaten Path (by Dale Oliver) starts to play and the crowd starts to boo. Zack walks out with a bottle of beer and a bitter expression on his face. He downs his drink before raising two fingers in the air. He spits out the beer to the sky and made his way to the ring. Once he makes it to the ring, he climbed to the top turnbuckle. He takes another swig and spits it at the crowd.
"The following tag team match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, standing 5'11" & weighing in at 235 lbs: 'The Black-Haired Outlaw' ZACK MERCER!"
Jazz: So there has been a sea of people coming out and claiming to be the one to hold the International Championship. Two weeks ago, Zack Mercer made his claim because he was denied the chance to win it in the past. Although he and Owens agreed that they should get the chance, I can't help but think that the drunken maniac has ulterior motives...
Jay: Of course he has different motives: He wants to be the champion! But at least for tonight, he and his partner agrees to remove their opponents from the equation for now!
Fight (by CFO$) begins to play and Chris Owens walks out. He looks around the booing arena before cracking his knuckles. He heads to the ring and steps inside. Once he does that, he airbox the air before he finishes it off with an elbow like taunt.
"Introducing his tag team partner, from Manchester, England, standing 6'6" & weighing in at 255 lbs: 'Wrestling's Worst Nightmare' CHRIS OWENS!"
Jazz: It's a bit strange that Owens called for this team-up with Zack. Chris isn't the most trustworthy person, especially with a championship in his sights. He wants the title simply to parade with it at Wembley.
Jay: Of course he wants to do that, Jazz! Chris Owens is Europe's Prizefighter and he wants to bring the prize back to his people! He also hates how his opponents are actively blocking his path, and he looks to dispose of them tonight!
Refined In The Fire (by Winds of Plague) plays. The lights flicker on and off until Malice is kneeled down at the top of the entrance ramp with red fog all around him. Jason then stands up to make a cutting motion across his throat to which a wall of fire explodes behind him. He got up and made his way down the ramp. When he is in the ring, he stands on the second turnbuckle with his arms spread open and then points his bat at his opponents.
"Introducing their opponents, first, from New Orleans, Louisiana, standing 6'1" & weighing in at 237 lbs: 'The Dark Savior' JASON MALICE!"
Jazz: Malice still hasn't given up on his mission to become the International Champion. And part of me thinks that he likes the amount of people stepping up to stand in his way. Because it's more people he gets to hurt on his path to the title.
Jay: Malice already failed to become champion-
Jazz: Everyone else did, too.
Jay: -BUT, Malice doesn't have what it takes! Hell, he definitely doesn't have what it takes to beat this team! Not with his tag team partner….
Kill Everyone (by Hollywood Undead) begins to play. Justin walks out and gets on one knee. He slowly rose up and points to the sky. He made his way to the ring, walks up the steps, and climbs up the top turnbuckle. He spead his arms out before hopping in the ring.
"Introducing his tag team partner, from Las Vegas, Nevada, standing 6'6" & weighing in at 245 lbs: 'The God of Chaos' JUSTIN DANGER!"
Jazz: Last episode, Justin surprised these three men by making his claim for the International Championship. However, Owens and Mercer pretty much laughed in his face and brushed him off as a threat to their goals. So tonight, he teams with Malice in order to teach both of them a lesson!,
Jay: Justin Danger is a joke, Jazz! He's washed up! He's failed! And he's going to fail again tonight!
Justin Danger & Chris Owens started off for their team as the bell rings. The two came face-to-face, and Owens began to belittle Danger. He kept calling him a "failure" and unworthy of being anything special...all while shoving him. This irks Danger..and he shoves Chris back! Owens wasn't happy that Justin did that, but when he went to attack, Justin ducks. He runs over and attacks Mercer and knocked him off the apron. Owens went to attack Danger again, but he eats a back elbow to the face. Justin then leaps to the top and hits a Moonsault to Owens! Justin was getting amped up now. Owens got back to his feet, and Danger hits a Spin Kick to the Stomach! Danger runs the ropes and hits the Leapfrog into a Bulldog! Justin tags in Malice then hits a Suicide Dive to Zack! Malice picks Chris up and chops him in the chest several times. He whips him to the ropes, but Owens counter whips him instead. Jason rebounds and hits Chris with the Swinging Neckbreaker! Danger went back to his corner as Malice went for the cover.
1...KICKOUT!
"The Dark Savior" drags Chris to the corner and punches him several times. He then Whips him to the opposite corner. Malice charges after him, but Owens catches him in the Flapjack onto the turnbuckle! Malice stumbled, and "Wrestling's Worst Nightmare" follows up with the German Suplex into the corner! Owens taunts Justin, which distracts Danger long enough for Zack to pull him off the apron. "The Black-Haired Outlaw" then tossed him into the barricade! Back in the ring, Chris stepped back and hits the Corner Cannonball to Malice! After pulling him out of the corner, he then tags in Zack. When Malice got up, Mercer runs and hits a nasty Codebreaker! He went for the cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Zack stomps down on Malice's face several times. He picks him up and attempts the Vertical Suplex. Jason blocks him several times before landing behind him. He spun Zack around and hits the Sudden Death Superkick! Mercer bounced off the ropes and responds with a Bicycle Knee to the face! Malice stumbles back before hitting a Lariat, turning Zack inside out! Both guys were down. Owens demanded Zack tags him in, and Justin made it back to his corner. Soon, both men were tagged in and Danger leaps into the ring. Owens runs in for an attack, but Justin ducks before running the ropes and taking him down with a Hurricanrana. Owens got back up, but Justin Dropkicks him out of the ring! He sized Chris up then runs the ropes and hits a Tope Con Hilo. Justin rolls Chris back in and climbs back up. However, Zack yanked his leg and sent him crashing onto the apron. "The Black-Haired Outlaw" attempts to DDT him on the apron, but Malice grabs him from behind and German Suplexes him on the apron instead! Justin went back to the apron just as Chris was getting up. He attempts a Springboard move, but Owens catches him on his shoulder and hits an F5! Owens goes for the cover.
1...2..KICKOUT!
Chris wasn't too happy that Justin kicked out. So he decides to climb up to the top turnbuckle. But when he made it, Jason runs in and attacks him! He climbs up as well and goes for a Superplex! Owens fights back and manages to shove Malice away. But he ends up eating an Eruopean Uppercut from a recovered Justin. He and Malice both went for a Double Superplex, but Zack runs back in and knocked "The Dark Savior" out of the ring! Mercer then grabs Justin and held him on his shoulders. Chris stood upright and went for the Doomsday Device! But to everyone's surprise, Justin countered it into a Super Belly-to-Belly! This shocks Zack long enough for Jason to pull him out of the ring and drop him with the Impaler DDT on the floor! Back in the ring, Justin lifted a dazed Owens to his feet and plants him with the Danger Bomb (Gory Bomb)! He went for the cover!
1...2...3!
"Here are your winners: JUSTIN DANGER & JASON MALICE!"
Jazz: And the unique combination of Danger & Malice overcomes the nasty duo of Mercer & Owens!
Jay: Whoop-dee-doo…..
Malice rolls back in the ring as he & Danger's hands were raised in victory. However, Zack was PISSED. He grabs one of his beer bottles, rolls back in, and tries to attack him. Justin ducks this, however, and Jason hits Mercer with the Sudden Death Superkick! Mercer was dazed, and "The Dark Savior" followed up with the Laid to Rest (Lifting Inverted DDT dropped into a Piledriver)! But while Malice was looking down at Mercer, Justin spun him around and went for the J.I.D (Springboard Cutter)! Malice caught him and threw him aside before going for the Sudden Death Superkick! Justin rolls out of the way, and the two were at a standoff! Justin said that no one was going to stand in his way, but Malice just chuckled at him. All of a sudden, the lights went out! When they came back on, Damien Crowe stood in front of them!
Jazz: Oh my goodness! Damien Crowe is here!
Jay: "The Revenant" has returned!
Before either guy could react, Crowe hits Justin with the Black Armageddon (Black Mass)! Malice went for the Sudden Death Superkick, but Damien ducks it and hits the Crowe-Breaker (Codebreaker)! Owens rolled in the ring, took one look at Damien, and immediately got out of there. Mercer finally stumbled to his feet only to suffer a Reaper's Curse (Snap Double Underhook DDT)! Damien looked at the bodies left in the ring before getting a mic.
Damien: …. "The Revenant" will become the International Champion.
Damien dropped the mic and sat in the center as a lone spotlight shined down on him.
Jazz: Just like that, we have yet another person with his eyes set on the International Championship! And he just laid out Mercer, Danger, AND Malice!
Jay: I'm taking back everything I just said, Jazz! I think Damien is the person who is most worthy of being champion!
Jazz: We'll see how this title scene fiasco develops! Coming up next, we will have another Immortal Opportunity Qualifiers where Anthony Dre faces Ray Cobra of E.R.S! But first, we will continue looking into The History of The Fortress & The Wayne Bros!
History of The Fortress VS The Wayne Bros pt. 3: ICW Season 2
The screen opens up with Derrick & Devin, aka The Wayne Bros., sitting in the room. Unlike before, they were not smiling. They took deep breaths and looked lost in thought.
Derrick: So. We weren't at the first Immortality. What did we do, you must be asking. Well, my brother and I ended up getting into a rivalry with Edward & Aiden...the Kings of a New Age.
Devin: I remember the day. You and I were heading backstage after our match. Then those two walked over to us and said how much we sucked and how we aren't even fit to be in a wrestling ring.
The screen cuts back to that exact moment in Season 1.
Devin: That really stung, so we decided to challenge them on the final episode before Immortality. And we proved those two wrong.
Derrick: We took the "W" and it. Felt. Amazing!
The screen cuts to the final ICW Season 1 episode in Barclays Center. It showed highlights of The Wayne Bros & The KNA...and The Waynes getting the roll-up win! The crowd cheered as Derrick & Devin celebrated.
Derrick: Unfortunately, this did not sit well with them...and so we had a rematch against the KNA.
Devin: This rematch turned into one of the most important aspects of our careers: The Best of 7 Series. This was to find the next contender for the WFA Tag Titles-
Derrick: WHICH WE HAVE YET TO RECEIVE OUR EARNED MATCH FOR, MONARCHY!
Devin:...And this series was what helped up proved that The Wayne Bros are one of the best tag teams in the world. Especially in the Two out of Three Falls Match at Fallout.
The screen showed highlights of The Wayne Bros VS The KNA at Fallout. The Waynes scored the first fall, the KNA gained the second, and the Waynes fought tooth & nail to get the final fall.
Derrick: Oh man, it was a moment that I'll never forget. Winning that match helped us get the confidence that we needed to make it to the top and change the world of wrestling.
The screen suddenly cuts to The Fortress.
PK: On the same night we won the tag titles, Static and I sided with the person who went on to win the Heavyweight Championship. This further cemented our dominance, but let me be clear: Static and I? WE were the deadliest ones out of that group! No one could best us. We created the crack that made Monarchy crumble.
The screen shows the Fortress pinning Monarchy & Team Brutal at Fallout. Static started mumbling like a maniac.
Static: Brutal ...Bloodied...Beaten!
PK: That's right. We brutalized Team Brutal and left them for dead in a pool of their own blood.
The scene then shifts to The Fortress beating a bloodied Team Brutal in that steel cage at Ascension to Hell.
PK: We proved to be smarter than an entire Nation of Violence!
It cuts to The Fortress rolling up the Nation Of Violence at Retribution.
PK: And just recently...we have defeated another set of brothers in Detrick Cyrus and Freddy Escobar...proving that The Fortress is stronger than blood!
The scene finally cuts to The Fortress defeating La Familia. PK couldn't help but laugh.
PK: Static and I have defeated every team that thought to be better than us. We have dominated this division without question. And now it comes full circle at Immortality 2...where we face the team that we built our foundation of dominance on...The Wayne Bros.
Static: Carnage ...chaos …. AGONY!
PK: And we get to do it again. The Wayne Bros has fallen in the past and they will fall by our hands once again. But this time, they will not be rising up...ever again!
The screen cuts back to the Wayne Bros.
Derrick: This season has taught us a valuable life lesson:
Devin: People are always looking to put us down. No matter how well everyone thinks we are, people want to ruin that success just to boost their own ego.
Derrick: Do we think we're the best tag team of all time? Pfffth….Not even close, dude! But what separates us from most other tag teams is how much we want to be the best!
Devin: This has been the most painful season of our wrestling career! So many times, Derrick & I had our butts handed to us. Teams like KNA, Monarchy, E.R.S, Nation of Violence, and especially the New Shield, all of them were tough for us to beat.
Derrick: But damn it, we did it. We overcame all of the doubts in their hearts, our hearts, heck in EVERYONE'S hearts! We did it all, man! But now there's one more team that's looking down on us.
Devin: The one team that has always looked down on us for YEARS! The Fortress. And we get to settle this at Immortality 2. We're not that stupid, we know how insanely tough and talented they are better than anyone else. It's going to be the hardest match we've ever been in.
Derrick: Hell, Static has the hometown advantage. And the Europeans are INSANELY loyal to each other! So he's going to be even more unstable!
Devin: But for all the talent they have in the world, inside of them is a heart darker than the family they ran with. We have more heart than any team here, we will gladly take the punishment we know is coming our way because no matter what they throw at us, they will never extinguish the light in our hearts!
Derrick: At Immortality 2, The Wayne Brothers will become the ICW Tag Team Champions!
Next time: Pt. 4 (The Face-Off, Immortality 2, and The Future)
Prehistoric Dog (by Red Fang) begins to play. Ray Cobra walks out with E-Baum & Seth Mercer by his side. They made their way to the ring while insulting the crowd. They slid in the ring and raised their fists in the air. Ray then removed his shades and tossed it in the crowd.
"The following contest is an Immortal Opportunity Qualifiers scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied by E.R.S, from Las Vegas, Nevada, standing 6'4" & weighing in at 280 lbs: RAY COBRA!"
Jay: This is E.R.S's moment, Jazz! One season after forming at Immortality, E.R.S will celebrate by qualifying and winning the Immortal Opportunity!
Jazz: E.R.S are just a bunch of whiny dorks. They're so focused on themselves that they'll overlook their opponent and lose.
The Sanctuary (by Darling Violetta) begins to play. Anthony walks on stage and raised his hands to pyro going off. He slowly walks down to the ring, high-fiving several people, and sliding in. He climbed to the top rope and raised his arm in the air again. Dre hops down and stares across Ray, who appeared extremely cocky.
"Introducing his opponent, from Atlanta, Georgia, standing 5'11" & weighing in at 210 lbs: 'Guardian Angel' ANTHONY DRE!"
Jazz: Anthony says he needs this opportunity because he's not sure how much he has left in him. If he doesn't win here...it'll crush him!
Jay: I hope it does, Jazz! Because he deserves it for disrespecting E.R.S!
The bell rings as Anthony and Ray paced around each other (with E.R.S cheering Ray on the outside). Cobra got in Anthony's face and started calling him a "failure" and "washed up." In response, Anthony punches Ray in the jaw! Cobra rubs his face and angrily charges after him! Anthony ducks him…. then hits a Suicide Dive to E-Baum and Seth Mercer! Ray was not happy with what Anthony did! "The Guardian Angel" got on the apron, and Cobra grabs him! But Dre fights out and hits an Enziguri, knocking him back! Anthony attempted the Springboard Forearm, but Ray catches him! He then lifts Anthony up and hits the Delayed Brainbuster and goes for a cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Ray tossed Anthony out of the ring. He rolls out and then slams him into the barricade several times. He then went under the ring and grabs a chair. The referee rolls out and tried to take the chair from Ray. While the ref was distracted, E-Baum & 'Sid' recovered and hits a Spear/Clothesline combination. They quickly stepped away as Ray drops the weapon. He threw Anthony back in the ring and posed with his teammates. Ray got on the apron, climbed to the top, and hits his Top Rope Leg Drop! Ray covers him.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Ray picks Anthony up and attempted the Cobra Cutter (TKO). But Anthony elbows him in the jaw several times. Dre lands behind him then connects with the Backstabber! Ray rolls to the corner as Anthony kicks back up. He lifts Ray up and hits several kicks and punches. Ray shoves Anthony away and attempts a Running Big Boot. However, Anthony ducks it and hits a Double Baseball Slide Dropkick to E-Baum & Mercer! Anthony got back on the apron as Ray charges at him. "The Guardian Angel" elbows Ray in the ribs then hits the Slingshot Facebuster! Anthony went back on the apron and hits the Fallen Angel (450 Splash)! He pins him.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: ANTHONY DRE!"
Jazz: Anthony Dre is going to Immortality 2 for the Immortal Opportunity!
Jay: He only got lucky, Jazz! He just committed a travesty for E.R.S! How will they celebrate their season anniversary!?
Jazz: They can celebrate in catering. But Anthony is now one step closer to that one chance he needs.
Anthony got up and raised his hand in victory. Ray Cobra rolled out, and E.R.S retreated while upset and complaining. While Anthony celebrated, Tate Williams walks out slowly clapping. Anthony turns to see "The Marvelous One" stepping in the ring. The two of them stared down, but Tate kept his smirk and offered a handshake. Anthony went to offer it, but Tate instead slaps him in the face! Dre was angry, so he slaps Tate in response! Tate was now angry and the two started trading punches! All of a sudden, Dan Riley runs in and attacked both of them with steel chairs!
Jazz: Dan Riley's back and is beating everyone down in the ring!
Dan beats down both of them with the chair! But when he turned around, he was taken out by a Top Rope Dropkick from William Dawkins! The crowd were split as Dawkins looked around the ring. He then runs the ropes and hits The End (Curb Stomp) to Dan on the chair! Afterwards, he does the same to Anthony Dre! Finally, he goes to hit Tate Williams with it, but "The Marvelous One" rolls out of the way and hits the Naturally Marvelous Ending (N.M.E) (Pedigree) on the chair! Tate stood tall over everyone and yells "MARVELOUS!"
Jazz: Is this the scene we will see at Immortality 2? Will "The Marvelous One" live up to his destiny and hold the Immortal Opportunity Briefcase?
Jay: It's a tough one to call. And with tables, ladders, and chairs involved...it's going to be carnage all over Wembley!
Jazz: Well speaking of carnage, up next, we will hear Carson's thoughts and feelings on what transpired last episode.
Do It Now, Remember It Later (by Sleeping with the Sirens) starts playing. The crowd was torn as Carson walks out dressed in a striped button up and jeans. She looks at everyone around her and walks to the ring.
Jazz: I don't get it. I don't get what Carson's problem is. Last week, she just...she just snapped! She deliberately tried to reinjure the leg of Brianna Kelly!
Jay: Carson has finally had enough of the people. She's finally let out her frustrations on Brianna, and it was a sight to behold!
((Credit DaughterOfTheMist for this promo.))
She takes a mic and waits for the crowd to quiet down.
Carson: "You know I've been asked the same thing over and over again over the past few weeks, frankly people have demanded I answer the same pathetic question. Why Carson why?"
She laughs as the crowd begins to chant Why Carson Why.
Carson: "Why? Well it's simple really. I did it because I wanted to."
She laughs as she says this
Carson: "I did it because frankly I got fed up trying to make "amends" to that pathetic Brianna Kelly."
The crowd boos.
Carson: "You can boo all you want to because at the end of the day, I got sick and tired of being your good girl!"
She looks directly at the camera
Carson: "Ever since I came back I was receiving hate for being the Carson Michaels that was the girl next door. The Carson that was sweet and perky. The Carson that was everybody's friend."
She spits the last word out as if it was poison.
Carson: "And I was fine being that girl. I was fine upholding that image. Until I came back and Brianna decided to be a bitch."
She laughs as the crowd boos her and begins chanting for Brianna.
Carson: "Oh you want Brianna? You want the Icon's pathetic daughter?"
Crowd begins chanting yes
Carson: "Well you're not going to get her! You know why? Because she's irrelevant! She no longer matters!"
She laughs as the crowd boos again.
Carson: "And people want me to apologize. But see here's the thing. All of this could have been avoided if Brianna had shaken my hand. That's all she had to do. But no. She went and insulted me. Insulted my father. And then she had the audacity to call me a Degenerate. Me!"
Carson sounds affronted and looks insulted briefly before laughing hysterically.
Carson: "So I suppose what I'm trying to say is that Brianna Kelly has no reason to blame me for anything. I never insulted her or her family or called her names. I tried to make things right only to be humiliated. So no I'm not sorry. Because Brianna Kelly brought my attacks upon herself."
A disturbing smirk spreads across Carson's face before she drops it and glares at the camera.
Carson: "So Brianna, I hope you are enjoying injury. Because now you know how it feels. The humiliation. The suffering. You're nothing. You're nothing just like I was nothing. You're full of empty words. You kept saying you were going to break me. To end me. How's that working out now Miss Hawaii 5-0? Because in the end, I broke you. And I'll continue to break you whenever I see you.
Carson stops and looks around at the crowd
Carson: "And that goes for everyone else. All of you in the back. All of you "fans". Because I'm not the old Carson anymore. Brianna wanted to call me a Degenerate. You all wanted to see some pathetic nation's sweetheart but not anymore. If you all want to boo me and call me a Degenerate then I'll give you a reason to do just that."
Carson: "Let be a warning. Your 'good girl' Carson is no more. I'm the Showstopper's Daughter. I am the goddaughter of the Game. I'm the Degenerate Princess and I'm here to stay!"
She stops before smirking.
Carson: "And if you're not down with that, then I got two words for you…"
She raises the mic and surprisingly some members of the audience respond with the iconic "SUCK IT!" She drops the mic and leaves the ring.
Jazz: Carson's lost it, Jay. She's just...I can't believe she would say she's proud of what she did. I just...ugh.
Jay: She's the daughter of The Showstopper! What did you expect? This is a new and improved Carson. A Carson that's going to do whatever she wants, whenever she wants!
Jazz: I just want to move past this. Coming up next, the ICW Women's Champion, Angelica Rhodes, will face another member of the Misfits: Alexandra Xenou!
The screen cuts backstage to Matt Lopez sitting by himself. Soon, Chris Wolf walked up to him...and shoved him!
Chris: The hell is your problem, Matt!? You were just going to leave me high and dry like that!?
Matt got up and shoved Chris back.
Matt: My problem!? You're the one who wanted to prove yourself! Just like every other time we've teamed up!
Chris: I've always been a team player!
Matt: Esa es una carga de toro! All those times, you've been the one to try and take over when it wasn't needed, and you cost us! So the one time you had to step up and do this yourself, you expect me to babysit you!?
Chris: I EXPECT you to help me when you're suppose to, Matt!
Matt: ¡No siempre se trata de ti! When are you going to get it through your thick head!?
The two were about to come to blows...until Asher King runs over and got between the two.
Asher: Woah woah woah! Both of you need to calm the hell down! You both loss! Losses happens! So both of you get a goddamn grip and remind everyone why we are fierce unit!
Matt and Chris looked at Asher then at each other. Chris just sighed and walked away from the two. The screen cuts back to the ring.
Fist Up (by Kidneythieves) starts to play, and the arena is bathed in dull red lights. Alexandra steps out with Daria & Kirsi by her side. She stops with her hands on her hips without any expression on her face. She just looks at Daria, who gave her the thumbs up. This causes her to drop the pose and calmly goes towards the ring. Alexandra climbs up the stairs and jumps over the third rope. She went towards the ropes and checks her wristbands. Without raising her head, she looks into the camera from under her eyebrows and allows herself to grin just for a few seconds.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied by The Misfits, from Montreal, Quebec, Canada: ALEXANDRA XENOU!"
Jazz: The issues between the women's champion and the Misfits continues tonight with Alexandra stepping into the ring. This came about after Angelica decided to continue her assault on Kirsi after her match. And with the encouragement of Daria, Alexandra will take her best shot at The American Princess.
Jay: Daria is about to send Angelica to her demise, Jazz. She already ticked of the champ, and to think Alexandra has a lick of chance is almost insulting!
All of a sudden, red, white and blue pyro explodes on the stage. Smoke and Mirrors (by Jim Johnston) plays as Angelica makes her appearance with the title over her shoulder. She insults the crowd as she makes her way to the ring. Angelica rolls in and raised the title in front of the Misfits.
"Introducing her opponent, from Marietta, Georgia, she is the ICW Women's Champion: 'The American Princess' ANGELICA RHODES!"
Jay: There she is, Jazz! The ICW Women's Champion has arrived to make yet another example out of the Misfits!
Jazz: Oh lord…
Jay: I mean, Angelica is THE champion! She's superior in every way imaginable! And how dare Daria fool Alexandra into thinking she has a chance at beating her!
Jazz: Daria is encouraging Alexandra after Rhodes assaulted Kirsi after a match! And now they're going to make sure Angelica pays for what she did!
Angelica and Alexandra paced each other as the bell rings. They get into the Collar & Elbow, and Alexandra went for the arm twist...but Angelica grabs her hair and yanked her to the canvas! The crowd boos the champion as she looked on smugly. She ran the ropes as Alexandra rolls to her stomach. Rhodes leapt over her and rebounds, and Alexandra follows up with the Drop Toe Hold! She grabs Angelica and went for the Gator Roll! The Misfits and the crowd cheers when seeing Angelica struggling with being Gator Rolled all around the ring. Eventually, Xenou picks up a dizzy Angelica and hits a Bridging Northern Lights Suplex!
"1...2 KICKOUT!"
Alexandra grabs Rhodes's legs and went for the Paradise Lock. But "The American Princess" kicks her away before it could be applied. When Alexandra got up, Angelica charges after her. But Xenou catches her with a lovely Dropkick! Alexandra rolls her opponent over and puts her in the Paradise Lock! While Angelica was struggling to break free (and yelling at someone to release her), Alexandra rolled out of the ring to catch her breath. Daria handed her a water bottle while Kirsi fans her. They relaxed and had a quick chat while Angelica was still trapped (and still yelling…). Once Alexandra felt refreshed, she rolled back in and hits a Basement Dropkick to the side of Rhodes's face! She went for the cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Alexandra picks her up and attempts the Tiger Suplex. But Angelica headbutts her a few times to force the release. She stuns Alexandra with a swift Back Elbow and finished her off with the Double Knee Facebreaker! Already beyond irritated with her, Angelica drags Alexandra out of the ring and SLAMS her into the barricade repeatedly! She rolls Xenou back in before glancing at Daria with a nasty scowl. She ascended to the top rope and, when Alexandra got up, hits Xenou with a Missile Dropkick. "The American Princess" got up and went for the Rhodes Special (Modified Inverted Figure Four). But Alexandra rolls through and counters it into the Royal Butterfly! The crowd cheered as Angelica struggled to break free from the submission! But this did not last long because Angelica got back to her feet and lifted Alexandra before dropping her with the Alabama Slam! Xenou was clearly dazed, and when she got up, Angelica hits her with the Beautiful Disaster Kick! Alexandra collapses. Angelica lifted her back up and finished her with the Cross Rhodes. She went for the pin.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: ANGELICA RHODES!"
Jay: There you have it, Jazz! The face of ICW just made quick and easy work out of Alexandra! Angelica wins, as per usual!
Jazz: Give it a break, Jay…
Angelica got up and raised her hand in victory. She then grabs Alexandra and tossed her to the floor. She grabs her title and raised it in front of everyone with the crowd booing her in response. Kirsi & Daria just helped their friend up and carried her up the ramp. Angelica soon grabs a mic.
Angelica: Once again, your winner here tonight: the face of ICW, the greatest Women's Champion in the world, "The American Princess" Angelica Rhodes! I've said it time and time again, NO ONE CAN BEAT ME!
The crowd boos while the Misfits make it to the stage. Angelica simply laughs at the reaction.
Angelica: You peons can boo all you like, but there's no denying it: I've beaten everyone! Brianna Kelly? Beat her! Nyx Rosewood? Beat her! The-now "Degenerate Princess" Carson? I didn't just beat her...I TAPPED HER OUT! My girl Natalia? I beat her as well! And look at what I reduced the Misfits to!
Angelica points to the stage where the Misfits were walking away. Daria suddenly stopped in her tracks, but did not turn around. Kirsi & Alexandra looked at her, but Daria told them to rest backstage. Angelica continued to brag in the ring.
Angelica: I mean, last week I took that superhero-wannabe Kirsi, and I beat some common sense back into that girl! And you all saw what I did to Alexandra! She wanted to teach me a lesson? HA! I taught her to stay in her place and understand that listening to someone like Daria is going to get you hurt. REAL bad! Because I've said it before, and because I love hearing myself talk, I'll say it again: The Misfits are NOTHING! All of these 'so-called' women here are NOTHING! But me? I am the GREATEST women's wrestler ALIVE! And NO ONE will EVER beat ME!
The crowd couldn't bare Angelica's bragging any longer...and neither could Daria. Tired of listening to everything she's been saying, Daria took a deep breath and headed straight to the ring. The crowd cheers her when Leger steps in and came face-to-face with Angelica. The crowd lets out loud "DARIA" chants while Angelica just scoffs.
Angelica: You again? Haven't you put your "friends" through enough already? I've already proven that The Misfits are just a joke and a waste of space So why don't you run along, meet up with your little sidekicks, and go do what you three have done all season long: being lazy pieces of-
All of a sudden, Angelica freezes for a bit as Daria snatches the mic out of her hands! Without even flinching, Daria spoke.
Daria: You're wrong about one thing, Rhodes: you've never beaten me!
The crowd cheers as Angelica looked irate. The Women's Champion takes a deep breath and snatches her mic back from Daria's hands.
Angelica: How dare you disrespect your women's champion! You think you have what it takes to be me!? You!? HA! You're nothing, Daria! You'll never be worth anything in life! You OR your fri-
Once again, Daria just looks at Angelica and takes her mic from her hands.
Daria: Like I said, Rhodes: You've. Never. Beaten. Me! And until you face me, you'll never be as good as you think you are.
The crowd continues to chant for Daria. And this all irritated Angelica beyond her breaking point. She took her mic back again and was pacing back & forth, figuratively foaming at the mouth.
Angelica: You think you can belittle your champion like that!? You think you can hang with the face of ICW!? You think you're even WORTHY of sharing the ring with me at Immortality 2!? You think you can take my title from me?! Guess what bitch, YOU'RE ON!
The crowd cheered as Angelica and Daria stared down. But a cool smile grew on Daria's face...and realization crashed down onto Angelica's. The champion tried to back away, but Daria clutches her hand in a handshake. While Angelica struggles to break Leger's grip, Daria calmly takes the mic out of her hand.
Daria: So you versus me for the title at Immortality 2, huh? Sweet. I guess I'll see you at Wembley, champ.
She then FLOORS Angelica with a Headbutt! The crowd cheers for Daria while Angelica was knocked out cold! She deadlifts Angelica in a Release German Suplex! Angelica was flung across the ring and crashed down HARD! Angelica stumbled to her feet, but Daria knocks her back down with the One-Armed Scissor (Running Single Leg Dropkick) to her face! The crowd starts to chant "ONE MORE TIME" to which Daria obliges! She drags the unconscious body of Angelica back to her feet, lifts her on her shoulder, and PLANTS her with the Dreamfall (Back Suplex into a Front Facebuster)! Daria got up and dusted herself off without a care in the world. She sees the Women's title and picks it up. She held it over Angelica's body while everyone chanted Daria's name! Daria just shrugs and sets the title next to "The American Princess" before leaving.
Jazz: Angelica threw down the gauntlet for Immortality 2: Her VS Daria for the ICW Women's Championship! And Daria just ragdolled the champion with ease!
Jay: How dare she treat Angelica like a mere peasant! She generously offered Leger a title match and THIS is how she treats her!?
Jazz: Angelica's ego just put her in an uphill battle, Jay. And she's had it coming for all those times she's bragged about herself and made fun of everyone around her!
Jay: Well Daria better pray to whatever God she believes in. Cause she's going to need a miracle if she wants even a chance to beat Angelica!
The screen suddenly becomes static-y! The feed cuts backstage to the dimly lit boiler room. Furno Moxley leaned against the pipes with the Demolition Title near him.
Furno: Ever since Overload, I've just been hearing the same thing over and over again. Just one word eating away at my every waking moment: Die. Die. Die. Die. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE. DIE!
Everytime he says "die," Moxley punched the wall in anger.
Furno: And it's all because of that son of a bitch named Samuel Dark ...and what he has been doing to me and The New Shield.
Quick flashes of Raptor beaten down by Vlad & Drag appears. It then cuts to Ajax being tortured in front of Furno, and it ends with Furno laid out by Samuel.
Furno: And it's not cause he wants to beat me. It's even more than him wanting to take my title. It's all cause he wants everything to die...die...die...DIE!
It cuts back to Furno punching the wall again. His knuckles were covered in cuts and blood now as he sat back.
Furno: ...I grew up in an abusive home. My mom was emotionally absent and my dad got his rocks off beating me until I bled. As a kid, I wanted nothing more than to be put down and end it all. Put out of my misery.
Furno pulls out a random piece of barbed wire. As he spoke, he wrapped it around his hands.
Furno: But as time wore on, I stopped having those thoughts and grew new ones. I didn't want to die anymore. I wanted to hurt those around me and bring them to Justice. Now that pain is what fuels me and my actions. It keeps me pushing..sometimes over the edge. It makes me feel ALIVE!
Once his hands were painfully wrapped in barbed wire, he began PUNCHING HIMSELF IN THE FACE! He just punched himself, causing the wire to cut him open and make him bleed. Once the blood covered a majority of his face, he stopped.
Furno: SAMUEL! YOU WANT TO DIE SO BADLY! YOU WANT ME TO DIE! YOU WANT EVERYTHING TO DIE! YOU GOT IT! I AM THE PSYCHO REAPER, FURNO FUCKING MOXLEY! AND IF I'M GONNA DIE AT IMMORTALITY, I'M TAKING YOU WITH ME!
Furno got up and smashed the camera on the floor! Blood dripped from his hands and face as the feed cuts out. As the screen goes black, all that could be heard was Samuel mumbling "Die..."
The screen cuts to Trell's office, where Trell kept his head down on his desk. He sat there extremely tired and enjoying the peace so far. This silent times did not last, however, because his office door violently swung open! Both Clayton Palmer and Jade Madison stormed in and got to complaining.
Clayton: Mr. Thomas! The ruling of Koji's match was unjust and uncalled for! The man followed the rules clearly laid out in the match, but it was Ms. Madison, and her loose cannon of an associate, The Gambler, that decided to forgo those same rules and cause a Double Countout!
Jade: You believe it was MY fault!? My business partner fought for his LIFE! But Koji was the one who went against that "honor" or whatever just to injure Gambler! And I know for a fact that Clayton here put him up to it!
Clayton: How DARE you! Koji is an exceptional talent! If given the chance, he would be the biggest star in ICW! And he would've had that chance had YOU not preached to your client about growing a "killer instinct!" My client wished to only win! But yours wanted to permanently injure him!
Jade: HA! The mere idea of you leading ANYONE to being a big star is laughable! You only led him to being embarrassed when he had a World Title Match! And because myself and Gambler were so successful, you CLEARLY grew envious and decided to plan a sabotage of his goal!
Clayton: Yeah right. The only thing that guy was successful in was proving how WEAK he truly is! Heck, he's been here longer than me and my client, but he's only racked up loss after loss after loss! And because of you and him, Koji lost his temper!
Jade: Koji was never going to beat Gambler, and both he AND you knew that! Hell, you probably would've thrown in the towel if given the chance!
Clayton: Well I look out in the long-term interest of my associates! Whereas YOU have to rely on your "femenine ways" just to have someone listen to you!
Jade: Why you-
Trell: ENOUGH!
Trell slams his work down and stood up. Clayton & Jade immediately went silent as they looked at him.
Trell: Koji and Gambler BOTH lost because BOTH of them couldn't keep it together! I trusted them...AND you...to make sure it was a fair fight, and it ended in DISASTER! So no, I will NOT reverse any decision or give out ANYMORE rematches! Thanks to you two and their actions, Koji and Gambler ARE NOT GOING TO BE AT IMMORTALITY 2!
Clayton: What!?
Jade: But Mr. Thomas, you surely cannot be serious!
Trell: I am DEAD serious!
Clayton: Wh-what about that empty slot, then!?
Trell: I'm giving that slot to someone else that doesn't involve either of you! All you need to know is that you two, Koji, and Gambler are not going to Immortality 2! If they have a problem with that, you all can settle it on your own times! Now GET OUT OF MY OFFICE!
Clayton and Jade looked at Trell, then back at each other. They silently shuffled out of the office as Trell collapses back onto his chair. The screen cuts back to the ring.
Hard Times (by Paramore) starts to play. Abby appears on-stage and blow a kiss to the crowd. She walks to the ring, clapping hands with the fans, as she climbs the turnbuckle and howl like Matt. She jumps in the ring and smiles to the crowd.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from San Diego, California: 'The San Diego Sweetheart' ABBY TORRES!"
Jazz: This is a huge moment for Abby, but she's also looking to teach Natalia a lesson after what she's said and done to Kailene Starr. Some may think that Abby is way over her head, but this could be a huge win for the 19-year-old.
Jay: This child is going to suffer for disrespecting Natalia they way she did last episode!
All of a sudden, pillars of fire explodes from the stage. I Burn (Remix) (by Jeff and Casey Lee Williams) plays when Nattie appears on the stage. She scowls at everyone before walking to the ring, taunting the fans as she does so.
"Introducing her opponent, representing Monarchy, from El Paso, Texas: 'La Chica Fuega' NATALIA RODRIGUEZ!"
Jazz: Last week, Natalia laid out the challenge to face Kailene Starr at Immortality 2. And immediately after, Abby walked up to her and challenged her to a match tonight.
Jay: Natalia is dangerous when she's pissed. And she's constantly angry with the fans! Abby is going to be hurt after this!
Jazz: Don't look now, Jay. But Abby is on the attack!
When Natalia made it to ringside, Abby runs the ropes and hits her with the Suicide Dive! Abby slides back in and waits for Natalia to get back up. When she does, Abby runs the ropes and hits another Suicide Dive! Abby was getting fired up now, rolls in, and hits a third Suicide Dive! Natalia was dazed and confused when Abby throws her back in the ring. She climbs to the top and waits for Nattie to get up. When Natalia stumbles up, Abby hits a Diving Hurricanrana which sends Rodriguez across the ring! She pulls herself up against the corner as Abby kicks up. She got the crowd fired up before charging after her, but Natalia catches Abby with the Flame Blast (Superkick!) This stuns Abby, and Nattie follows up with a Snap German Suplex into the corner! Abby went down HARD as Natalia rubbed her mouth. She threw Abby out of the ring before climbing to the top. When Abby stumbles to her feet, Natalia hits the Diving Meteora to the floor! This knocks Abby out cold and Natalia rolls her back in. Natalia steps in and paces around Abby. The crowd continues to boo when Natalia kicks Abby around. She then pulls Abby by her hair and talked down to her. Abby responds with a Back Elbow, which stuns Nattie. She tries to run the ropes, but Rodriguez pulls her back and hits a Spike Poison Rana! Pissed off, Natalia stomps her in the head several more times! Everyone kept booing, but this only angered her more. Natalia picks Abby back up, runs the ropes, and hits the Flame Cutter (Handspring Cutter). She went for the cover.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: NATALIA RODRIGUEZ!"
Jay: And Natalia just destroyed Abby in brutal fashion!
Jazz: Abby put up a decent fight in front of everyone. I commend her for that.
Jay: But that doesn't matter now. All that matters is that Natalia beat Abby and is sending a direct message to Kailene!
Natalia stood up and leaned against the ropes. She took a deep breath while watching Abby being helped up. All of a sudden, she hits Abby with the Corona (Front Flip DDT)! She continued her assault on the unconscious Abby by stomping on her head! Natalia shoves the official away and continues to beat down "The San Diego Sweetheart!" The crowd began to chant "Kailene!" But this only infuriates her to the point where she hits another Corona! Natalia looked at everyone booing here with a bitter expression on her face. She goes to leave the ring...but Sound of Madness (by Shinedown) begins to play! Natalia looks on and sees Kailene Starr zooming out and tackling her to the ground!
Jazz: It's Kailene! Kailene is here! And she's making a beeline for Rodriguez!
Kailene was laying a beating to Natalia! Natalia finally kicks her away, and Kailene rolls in the ring. She leaps to the top rope and hits a Diving Crossbody to "La Chica Fuega!" Kailene grabs her and continues the beating, but Nattie pushes her away and retreats through the crowd. Kailene grabs a mic and climbs to the top rope, looking dead at Natalia.
Kailene: Hey Natalia! You want to face me at Immortality 2? You got it! And I'm going to PERSONALLY beat some sense back into your stubborn little head!
The crowd cheers as Natalia angrily looks on. She marched back to the ring where Kailene was waiting to retaliate. Natalia stopped short of the barricade before slowly backing away. Natalia soon turns and heads to the exit. Kailene just looked on before helping Abby up.
Jazz: Natalia just got her wish! She gets to go one-on-one with Kailene at Immortality 2! And "The Supernova" will be looking forward to getting her hands on Natalia!
Jay: Starr just made the biggest mistake of her life! She will regret the day she crossed Natalia!
Jazz: Still to come, Freddy Escobar will step into the ring with his former enforcer, King Caesar! But up next, we will hear have a personal sit-down interview with Chris Blade!
The screen shifts to the Interview room, where Hannah was sitting down with Chris Blade across from her.
Hannah: First, I just wanted to thank you for joining me here today. I know you're a busy man these next several weeks, and I'm glad we can set aside some time to talk.
Chris: I'm happy to be here, Hannah. Fire away.
Hannah: Well, let's start with your past. What exactly brought you to this point?
Chris: Honestly, my childhood wasn't anything special. I grew up watching wrestling and decided that's what I wanted to do. Since then, I just ate, slept, and breathed wrestling. When I turned 20, I joined a wrestling school in Canada and trained with legends like Edge, Christian, and Trish. Then I went to TNA, which is ironic since I did "Option C" aka dropping the X-Division for a shot at the World Title. Anyway, after that I went to Japan for almost a year, then came to the WFA.
Hannah: You were one of the originals of the WFA. How have things changed for you since your arrival?
Chris: Night and day. I can't tell you how many places I competed in, and still do to this day. I remember when I was brand new and meeting other new guys like Monarchy and Team Brutal. And just to see it grow like it has made it that much more meaningful and special. And I'm fortunate enough to say that I've held at least one title in all of those places in the WFA, singles or tag team.
Hannah: I want to talk about your time here in ICW, and what led you to coming here. Because we are coming up to the anniversary of your debut at the first Immortality.
Chris: Right...MSG. I made my debut there facing the undefeated CJ Hawk for the International Title. Before I even got here, I was planning on taking a leave of absence, possibly even retiring. But then I got a call about a potential match for a rising company in ICW. And so I said 'sure.' And honestly...that night was one of my most memorable nights in history. I only wished that I didn't have to face a worn down CJ, but man I loved that match and winning that title was like...it brought life back into me and kept me here to this day.
Hannah: As we wind down on Season...ummm….
Hannah and Chris turns to see the ICW Heavyweight Champion, Will Ralston, walk into the room. He nods at both of them before asking Hannah for her seat. She reluctantly got up and moved off-screen as Will sat down in front of Chris.
Chris: What do you want, Ralston?
Will: Hold on, Chris. I just wanted to speak to you from person-to-person. I didn't mean to interrupt your interview with Hannah, but I don't know when we will have this moment again.
Chris: ...What are you talking about?
Will: Let's be real here, Chris. I've seen how you operate. I've been watching your career for a very long time now. And my god, man, you are one of the best in-ring talents I have ever met and watched. But if there was one thing that's defined your career, it's that you're a great talent, but not THE talent! Many times you have fought for a World Title, and many times you have failed. Losses happen, and you get back up. I commend you for that. But for you, it's happened time..and time...and time ...and time…...and time again. It's gotten to the point where everyone just can't see you as World Champion material.
Will: And it's okay! Look, there's nothing to be ashamed about that! You've proven how much heart you have and how much the people care about you! And hell, what you did this season warrants an opportunity at my title! And that's what you're getting: just an opportunity. Think of it as a "thank-you letter" from me for all that you've done so far. But let me just give you some advice: it takes more than heart and talent to be in the position I'm in: to be at the top, you have to do things that can and will go against who you are. You sometimes have to fight a little dirty or seriously hurt someone to keep that person from taking what's yours. And Chris? As a friend, I'm telling you now that you don't have what it takes to be at the top. So thank you for being a great International Champion, but at the end of the day, that alone will not make you a Heavyweight Champion...especially against ME!
Chris stayed silent for a few minutes. Then he starts to chuckle, which confused Will.
Chris: I don't know if you're putting up a front or if that's what you truly believed. But Will...everything you just said was a load of bullcrap. Ever since I got to ICW, I have prided myself on doing what I could to make this place great! I fought tooth-and-nail against some of the very best I have had the honor of stepping into the ring with! For MONTHS, I have shown to the world that I am that guy everyone can count on giving his all!...And the ironic thing is that I was never supposed to be in that position: you were, Will.
Chris: The same night I became International Champion, you got rid of Genocide! I may have been liked, but you were BELOVED! People would just adore seeing you! And then what happened? You took your ball and went home! You left these people high and dry! These people's hearts were broken, and the trust that everyone had in you wavered! It's because of you leaving that ICW suffered with a World Champion like Ben Jones! No matter how hard I worked to make people believe, that guy would do EVERYTHING in his power to bring this place down! And it's all because you weren't there to stop him! No, you waited until timing was convenient for you to appear! Only then did you decide to man up and win that title!
Will: Exactly. I still became the ICW Heavyweight Champion.
Chris: After turning your back on ICW and walking out the door! And as soon as I stepped up to face you, you had the NERVE to say I'm not good enough? That I don't have what it takes to be the guy!? I'VE BEEN THE GUY YOU WERE SUPPOSE TO BE ALL SEASON LONG! Unlike you, Will, I have been loyal to the place that revived my career! I have sacrificed my body to try and make ICW better and better, but it's people like you who, deep down, only want to focus on your self-image! And not ONCE have you said what is in a true champion: heart! You have to have heart in everything you do to be on top! And that's something that you've barely had.
Chris got up from his seat, which prompted Will to get up as well. The two came face-to-face.
Chris: You can call me an "opening act" all you want. Go ahead and tell people how little I'm ready to be World Champion. Because in your continent...in front of everyone you've ditched for months on end, I am going to show the world what a real World Champion should look like: and that's "The Silver Bullet of Professional Wrestling" Chris Blade!
Chris turned and left the room. Will rubbed his face and paced back and forth before kicking over the chair in frustration! He soon storms out of the room as the screen fades to black.
When the screen cuts back on, Traci sat in the middle of a dark room with a light bulb swinging over her head. She sat alone and couldn't help but chuckle.
Traci: Nyx...Nyx...Nyx...I can see how much you missed me, Nyx! You feel the same exact way as me! Like you, I also want to finish what we started. But there's just one issue:
Traci got up and crawled towards the camera and chuckled.
Traci: I don't want you, Nyx! No...the Country Girl isn't what I desire. I want the Daughter of Chaos! The Mad Angel inside you ...that's what I seek out! And I will do whatever must be done to drag her out, Nyx! I will see you VERY soon!
She smiles and chuckles as the screen immediately cuts to black. It soon fades back to the ring.
POWER (by Kanye West) starts playing, and the crowd starts to cheer. Freddy Escobar walks out with Detrick by his side. Freddy leaps into the ring and climbs to the top rope, posing for the crowd.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Detrick Cyrus, from Los Angeles, California, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 230lbs: 'The Prince' FREDDY ESCOBAR!"
Jazz: It was at Overload where Freddy was laid out by Caesar, signifying Freddy's end with Monarchy. And although Freddy and Detrick got some measure of revenge last week, bad blood still boils between Monarchy and La Familia!
Jay: No one knows Caesar better than Freddy. So WHY ON GOD'S EARTH did Freddy think it was wise to fight him one-on-one!? I get he's still pissed, but he should've just suck it up and moved on with his life instead of fighting "Monarchy's Enforcer!".
A lion's roar was heard as Hail Mary (by Tupac) plays. The crowd starts booing as King Caesar walks out alone. He ignored the reaction but kept his gaze directly at Freddy and Detrick in the ring.
"Introducing his opponent, accompanied to the ring by & representing Monarchy, from Brooklyn, New York, standing 6'11" & weighing in at 285 lbs: 'The King of Beasts' KING CAESAR!"
Jay: Look at him, Jazz. Caesar is still CLEARLY pissed after being attacked last week and sent on the run. So now he has to make an example out of his former leader!
Jazz: I'm more concerned with where his cronies are...and speak of the devils! Here they come now!
As Caesar walks to the ring, DJ & Dylan ran in and attacked Freddy and Detrick from behind! The boos were louder as Monarchy continues to assault them with Caesar watching from outside! When they picked the two up, Freddy and Detrick stunned them with Dual Superkicks! DJ & Dyaln was knocked to the ropes and La Familia Dropkicks them to the floor! Freddy and Detrick grabs the ropes and Slingshots themselves over and crashing onto Monarchy! The crowd continues to cheer for the brothers...until they were suddenly hit with a Tope Suicida from Caesar!
Jazz: Dear lord! The match hasn't even started yet! And already things have broken down into chaos!
Jay: Monarchy thrives in chaotic situations, Jazz! And they will thrive here tonight!
Caesar got back up, grabbed Cyrus, and threw him over the timekeeper's area! DJ & Dylan recovered as he rolls Freddy back in the ring. Once Caesar was in, the ref starts the match. Caesar lifts Freddy to his feet and delivers a LOUD Knife Edge Chop! Freddy was knocked back down, clutching his chest in agony. He crawls to a corner, but "The King of Beasts" picks him up again and hits ANOTHER loud Chop to the chest! Freddy stumbles against the ropes, trying to get away from his opponent. He lands on a nearby corner, so Caesar hits him with the Brooklyn Beast (Series of jabs). Eventually, the ref had to pull him away. But while he does this, DJ & Dylan yanked Freddy out and beats him down even more! The crowd boos when they lift him up and SLAMS him into the barricade! They roll him back in right before the ref turns back around. Caesar lifts Freddy up and connects with the Flipping Release Dragon Suplex! Caesar makes the cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
Freddy was barely moving as Caesar lifts him back up. He Irish Whips Freddy to the ropes, but "The Prince" ducks an incoming Lariat! Freddy runs the ropes again and hits a Basement Dropkick to the leg! Caesar collapses to one knee as Freddy got up. He then hits his taller opponent with the Step-Up Enziguri and knocks him to his hands & knees. Freddy lifted his opponent's head up and hits the Royal Blitz (Roundhouse Kicks to the chest). He was going to end it with the Knee Strike, but Caesar grabs it at the last second! Caesar stood up and pops Freddy onto his shoulders. He went for a Powerbombs, but tries to counter with a Hurricanrana! But Caesar held on to him and lift him back up! Freddy, this time, counters into a Sunset Flip! Caesar fell on his back and rolled to his knees, and this allowed Freddy to connect with the Knee Strike right to the face! Freddy goes for the cover.
1...2 KICKOUT!
"The King of Beasts" tossed Freddy off of him! So Escobar decides to ascend to the top rope. He goes for the Moonsault, and hits it, but Caesar catches him across his chest! He gets back to his feet and hits the Fallaway Slam, tossing him clear across the ring! Freddy crashed down HARD, and was practically out. DJ & Dylan cheers Caesar on while the crowd boos him. He lifts Freddy up again, lifts him in the Electric Chair, and spins him into a Powerbomb! Caesar covers him again.
1...2..KICKOUT!
Even as Freddy kicked out, he was in bad shape. When he tried to get up and attack Caesar, it did nothing to faze him. The crowd chants for Escobar as he keeps trying to fight. But "The King of Beasts" puts his opponent down with a Single Big Boot! The crowd boos as Caesar stands over him. He lifts Escobar up for the Lion Bomb (Spinning Sitout Powerbomb), but Freddy counters it into a DDT! The crowd cheers as Freddy started showing signs of life again! "The Prince" was back to his feet first, so he hits another Superkick to Caesar! This causes him to roll out of the ring. While recovering, Freddy runs the ropes and hits him with the Money Maker (Suicide Dive into Tornado DDT)! The crowd was fully with Escobar as he rolled Caesar back in. Freddy climbs to the top rope again...but then DJ starts distracting the ref! This allows Dylan to pull Freddy and send him crashing on the turnbuckle! Caesar manages to recover enough to get back up. He climbs up to Freddy and attempts a Super German Suplex! But to everyone's surprise: Escobar lands on his feet! Freddy was even taken aback for a moment, but he then runs and hits Caesar with the Kingslayer (Curb Stomp)! The crowd cheers as Freddy makes the pin!
1...2...thr-BREAKUP!
The ref stopped counting when he sees DJ & Dylan getting on the apron! The crowd boos as DJ & Dylan distracts the ref from getting the pin. But the crowd soon cheers when they see Detrick rise from the timekeeper's area and yanked them down from the apron! He starts brawling with both guys, but the numbers game was too much for him to handle! So Freddy decides to run to the corner and hits a Triangle Moonsault onto everyone! The crowd cheered for Freddy as he was fired up! But when he got back in the ring, Caesar catches him with the Roaring Elbow (Discus Elbow Smash)! Freddy was out like a light, and "The King of Beasts" follows up with the Lion's Roar (Vertical Suplex dropped into a sitout Side Slam)! He goes for the cover.
1...2...3!
"Here is your winner: KING CAESAR!"
Jay: And King Caesar picks up the win over his former leader, Freddy Escobar!
Jazz: Yeah, no thanks to countless interferences from Monarchy.
Everyone boos as Caesar got up and had his hand raised in victory. He scares off the referee as he held his fist in the air. Soon, DJ & Dylan joined him in the ring. They surrounded Freddy and starts beating him down! Everyone keeps booing as Monarchy ganged up on "The Prince," but then Detrick rolled in the ring with a chair! The crowd cheers as he beats DJ & Dylan with the chair, sending them scattering. He keeps beating Caesar with the chair, but then Monarchy blasts Cyrus from behind! The numbers game was too much for Detrick as Kingston & Torres continued their assault. They picked up "The Lucha Warrior" and drops him with the Kingdom Killer (Magic Killer)! Everyone went back to booing as Monarchy stood tall. They soon see Freddy getting up, so they grab him and hits the Royal Execution (Triple Powerbomb), stacking him on top of Detrick! The crowd continues to boo as Monarchy stood over Freddy & Detrick's bodies.
Jazz: This is ridiculous. The numbers game is getting too much for Freddy & Detrick.
Jay: What do you expect, Jazz? Monarchy was out for a bit of revenge and they got it, Jazz! No one can stop Monarchy, not Detrick and definitely not Freddy!
The screen cuts to Katie sitting in a room by herself as usual. She was laid back and looked at the camera.
Katie: I have mentioned before that ICW has been on a downward spiral since the beginning. And it's because ICW refuses to embrace the Tranquillo way. For some time, I said that I have a way to make ICW Tranquillo...and I have realized the way to make this happen. What am I going to do? How will I do it? Where will I show everyone? When will this happen? Stay tuned ….and stay Tranquillo.
Katie raised her fist in the air before getting up and walking away. The screen cuts back to the arena.
Nevermore (by Symphony X) starts to play, and EVERYONE boos the man that walks out: Seth Sullivan. Seth dragged his shovel with him as he slowly walked to the ring alone for the first time since the beginning. The crowd began to split from booing to chanting for CJ Hawk.
Jazz: Earlier today, Trell made the rematch official for Immortality 2: CJ Hawk versus Seth Sullivan. And if Seth Sullivan loses, he will be forced to leave ICW and never return.
Jay: I find it unfair that Seth Sullivan has to risk his career when CJ was the one on a rampage since returning! He's injured countless officials and security, practically injured every member of the Cobra Club, and even put his hands om Trell! All just to get a rematch against Seth!
Jazz: I kinda agree that CJ has gone further than we ever thought he would. But considering everything Seth Sullivan has put people through, including CJ, he's had it coming sooner or later.
Jay: Well, at least now Seth cam ease up knowing that CJ has been banned from the building today. And I am curious as to what he makes of the upcoming bout.
Seth walks around the ring for a bit and listened to the reactions. He then steps into the ring and stood in its center, looking at everyone. Even as his music stops, the crowd continues to boo and chant for CJ. Sullivan, pulling out a mic from his coat, sat down in the middle of the ring, and spoke.
Seth: …..Fallout. That night was an important night in the lives of CJ Hawk and Seth Sullivan. It was the first time those two men stood across the ring from each other. For CJ, it was his first main event match in the WFA. For Seth Sullivan, it was his first MATCH in the WFA.
The crowd kept chanting for CJ over and over again. Seth did not look at the crowd, but instead closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Seth: Now I remember how this all came about. Seth wanted to make a statement to the world. He….he wanted to find a sacrificial lamb that would catapult him to the top. And he saw that in the spirit of ICW, CJ Hawk. Now even back then, CJ hated this guy. He hated him more than he hated anything or anyone. And it showed during their match.
Seth turned and pointed to a corner.
Seth: CJ shotgun drop kicked me straight into that corner. He then ran over and kick me square in the jaw. And just when I thought I was safe on the outside, CJ lived up to his name and flew down onto me! From there, it was all CJ.
"CJ Hawk" chants rang throughout the arena.
Seth: But that all changed in an instant. In one moment, Seth knocked CJ on his head and systematically ripped him limb from limb until he could not get back up anymore. And in the end, I beat CJ Hawk by choking the life out of him. But that wasn't good enough for me. I showed everyone why I am "The Gravedigger" when I took The Way of the Hawk in the palm of my hands and buried it.
Everyone boos him when Seth said this. Seth smiled at their reaction.
Seth: Since that moment, "The Gravedigger" and his group, The Cobra Club, spent the rest of the rest of the season destroying everyone and everything that ICW loves. And this all led to the owner himself banning him from all the championships and the main event. This only pissed him off even more and caused him to take drastic measures in harming anyone he saw fit to destroy until he got what he wanted. But in all that time...something special happened.
Seth dug into his pockets and pulled out a "CJ Hawk" mask. He stared at it while speaking.
Seth: The Way of the Hawk rose from the ground, and CJ Hawk returned with a mission...to hunt down the man who got rid of him. To do so, he's attacked everyone in sight. Even the owner wasn't safe from his rampage. He even went through the entire Cobra Club until only Seth remained…. just like when they first competed against each other..
Seth: But now it's different. Now, if I lose, then I will be gone from ICW. But that will not happen. Because no matter how much CJ has fought and fought everyone, he could not defeat me when he was at his best. And the only reason he is still moving around today is because I showed remorse after our match. But this time that will not happen.
Seth got up and bawled up the mask. He then stares directly at the hard camera across from him
Seth: You will not beat me, CJ. No matter how much you fight, you will never beat me. And I cannot wait to drag your broken body throughout Wembley Stadium and beat you within an inch of your life. Fallout was about making an example out of you. But at Immortality 2, you will be broken again. I will choke the life out of you until your lungs collapse. And I will make sure the Way of the Hawk stays dead forever! Because if I have to sacrifice my career here in ICW, then I want something from you:
Seth showed the camera the bawled up mask.
Seth: I want to take the symbol of The Way of the Hawk and tear it to pieces. I want to bury the one thing that you hold dear to your heart: your identity. When I choke you out again, CJ, you will lose your mask. And you will show the world the face of the pathetic college dropout and his family's biggest disappointment: Cedric Hawkins!
The crowd boos Sullivan as he drops the mic and steps on the mask. He looks around the Battlefield with a cold expression on his face. But when he turns to leave, the screen lit up. The crowd popped HARD when they saw who it was: CJ Hawk standing on the roof of the building! Sullivan stood and watched as CJ looked over the horizon.
CJ: …..How long has it been since that day, Sullivan? That day back at Fallout where you did exactly what you said? A month? Two? Five? To me, it feels as if it happened yesterday. I barely remember much of that night except for two things: I lost to Seth Sullivan, and Seth Sullivan took my mask as a trophy.
CJ looked up at the night sky and took a deep breath.
CJ: I still remember waking up in the hospital that next morning, confused and lost as to what happened. Doctors running in and out to check on me and filled me on what happen. Broken ribs, cracked skull, damaged pipe tube, and all at the hands of you. But those wounds paled in comparison to what happened in my mind.
CJ turned to face the camera.
CJ: My injuries cleared up after about two months, but the emotional scars, the mental issues, seeing what you reduced me to killed me more than anything I have ever suffered from. And since that day, I have sat back and watched you rip apart and tear down everything I sacrificed so much to help create. And I hated it. I hated everything you have done. I hate how much you made everyone suffer. I hate how you try to injure everyone you came across after me. And I hate how I let this happen because I lost to you.
CJ rubbed his face in frustration as Seth silently watched.
CJ: I'm not the same CJ from Fallout because I don't care about wrestling you, Sullivan. I want to hurt you. I want to beat you to a bloody pulp. I want to make you suffer the same way you made everyone suffer. And I don't care what I have to sacrifice to make that happen. I will gladly rip this mask off my face just for the chance to make that happen. And Seth, know that I put this on everything I love when I say that I'm going to kick your ass. Because at Immortality 2, Sullivan, the last thing people will remember you for is being the guy CJ buried six feet under. And no one is going to save you. Not ICW, not the WFA, not Trell, and sure as hell not anyone from the Cobra Club...
The camera zooms out to see Genocide...bloodied, bruised, beaten, and weaping like crazy. CJ had his foot pressing against his skull, and his expression was cold-hearted and unfazed. Sullivan looked on with a somewhat shocked expression on his face as CJ looked down at Genocide. He picked up "The Neo-Nazi," took one good look at him….and THREW GENOCIDE OFF OF THE ROOF OF THE ARENA!
Jazz: Oh...My...God….
Jay: ….. (speechless)
The crowd went BALLISTIC as Genocide went cold. A loud "THUD" was heard as CJ didn't even bother to look back. Instead, he looked at the camera...and dead at Sullivan.
CJ: Your career...my mask.…. in an UNSANCTIONED DEATHMATCH!
CJ cuts off the feed, leaving Seth alone in the ring. He stood there, frozen as the crowd were cheering for CJ Hawk. The screen fades to black.
Recap
Match 1: Zack Mercer & Chris Owens VS Jason Malice & Justin Danger
Winners: Jason Malice & Justin Danger via pin
Match 2: Anthony Dre VS Ray Cobra-Immortal Opportunity Qualifiers
Winner: Anthony Dre via pin
Match 3: Alexandra Xenou VS Angelica Rhodes
Winner: Angelica Rhodes via pin
Match 4: Abby Torres VS Natalie Rodriguez
Winner: Natalia Rodriguez via pin
Match 5: Freddy Escobar VS King Caesar
Winner: King Caesar via pin
After the show…
The cameraman cuts backstage to see Kailene Starr helping Abby Torres backstage. The cameraman quickly walk up to the two of them.
Cameraman: Excuse me, Kailene. You just accepted Natalie's request for a match at Immortality 2. What can we expect from you on that night?
Kailene:...It's simple: I'm gonna beat the old Natalia back into her.
Kailene walks past with Abby over to the ER. The screen goes to black. It then cuts backstage with the Misfits. Alexandra had an ice pack on her head ad Kirsi sat next to her. Daria simply stayed silent while leaning against the wall.
Alexandra: ….What's on your mind?
Daria: Meh...just some stuff from earlier. You were pretty cool in your match.
Kirsi: How the hell did you wrap her arms and legs together, anyway!?
Alexandra: It's just something I learned years ago. But it doesn't matter because I lost. It's now about Darma and the mission to be champion.
Darla: Yeeeeaaahhh….
Alexandra: Oh no. You are not chickening out of this match! This is our biggest opportunity in a long time, and I refuse to watc-
Daria: I just couldn't believe how easy it was to get her to fall for it.
Kirsi & Alexa:...What?
Daria: Hell, if I would've known this was that easy, I would have backhand Angelica much much earlier. Ah well. I'm starving. Let's go grab some food.
With that, Daria got up and went to the exit. Kirsi and Alexandra look at each other before Kirsi followed her out. Alexandra sighs and follows them out. The screen cuts to black. It then opens with Monarchy walking back from Caesar's match.
Cameraman: Congrats on your win today, Caesar. But did the additional help of DJ & Dylan come from possibly underestimating Freddy?
Monarchy all stopped and looked at the cameraman in disgust. Caesar stepped up to him and grabbed him by the shirt.
Caesar: Let me make this clear to you: Monarchy does what Monarchy wants to do. And no one is going to stop us. Freddy and Detrick tried, and we got rid of them. Now Monarchy is going to take whatever we damn well want. And we dare anyone to try and stop us!
Caesar shoves the cameraman to the floor before walking away. The camera cuts to black.
Next time on Battlefield (Episode 22)
-It's the go-home show for Immortality 2 (the final episode be for ICW heads to the UK)!
-The New Shield (Furno Moxley & Raptor Reigns) VS Nihilism (Vlad & Drag w/Samuel Dark)
-Immortal Opportunity Qualifiers: King Caesar VS Rick Washington
-Jason Malice VS Damien Crowe
-Several competitors will stand face-to-face for the final time befor Immortality 2.