The camera went to backstage where we see Kiva sitting backstage on a crate, contemplating certain things about her career in such, before she noticed the presence of something and looked up.
"...What do you want?" Kiva questioned...
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...as GREEN came up into the camera's view, staring at Kiva before placing a hand on her hip.
"Just felt like talking with you. Can't a girl ever have that sort of deal? So...what's got you in that deep thinking funk?" Green stated.
Kiva started at Green for a bit before sighing. "Just...last night. How I FAILED to win the Women's Title...failed to get Final Clash as Women's Champion. I built up a lot of steam for myself...people were really regarding me as the next top face of the Division, that I was a favorite to win the title...and then I failed thanks to a damn Reaper Scythe. I failed...and I'm likely out of Final Clash despite what everyone said about me. THAT...is what is up...just getting to me that I'm out of the picture despite what I built up for myself."
"THAT'S what's up? ...And here I thought it was something big." Green shook her head as Kiva glared. "Kiva...look...I LOST too. Hell, I was the one that got PINNED in the whole deal! I missed out on going to Final Clash as well! Do you see me contemplating about it? No...because sometimes you get there, sometimes you don't. Hell, it took me THREE YEARS before of my career before I was able to even have a Final Clash match. Hell, even after I got to this level, I still missed out on a few Final Clashes. It's bound to happen. You've got a young and bright career ahead of you, and PLENTY of other opportunities ahead of you. Don't be hung up on this missed one."
"Easy for you to say, legend." Kiva rolled her eyes. "You've been to the big dance so many times, it doesn't matter to you anymore. The biggest thing that's gotten to me is that everyone really is hyped up on me...and now...what? No possible Final Clash match...so...what do I do now? Because if I just disappear for awhile now...well...that just feel like me not living up to what everyone and myself feel I can be. So I have to figure out what to do..."
Kiva resumed her contemplating stance and Green just stared at her...before sighing. "Alright...you know what...how about this...me and you...one-on-one NEXT WEEK..."
Kiva shot her head up at the challenge in surprise. "Me and you...in a match next week?" She questioned.
"Well yeah...I mean, I want to see if the praise and such about you being the future is really true. I got a taste of you last night, but not enough to fully convince me. You want to prove yourself as the possible next top face? ...Prove it in the ring with me one-on-one with me. Consider this your Red vs Senji...Senji faced Red, and even though he lost, his stock rose thanks to his performance. I'm giving you a chance, rookie...and if you want to get to the next level truly, then take it..."
Kiva stared at Green for the longest time...before getting off her crate and up to Green. "...You're on. If that's what you want, then you'll get it. I'll prove myself alright, but unlike Senj with Red...I'm going to BEAT you one-on-one. I hope you know that I'm getting the biggest win of my career soon..."
Green smirked. "Confident, eh? I like that...well then, I'll see you next week, Kiva. Oh...and also...one more thing. Know this...Senji had a few years of wrestling experience at the least when he face Red. You? ...Still a rookie, no matter what you say. So facing me...heh...trust me, it's going to be one hell of a fight for you. I'm going to make you earn what you are looking for. Ciao, Kiva..."
Green tipped her hat before walking away, Kiva staring after her the whole time with a determined look on her face.
"Well, I'll be...there you have it! Next week we will also have Kiva vs Green! Green wants to see if Kiva is worth the hype, and Kiva wants to get the win that'll launch her to the next level! Both women are definitely ready for a fight next week!" Church stated.
"Oh, two dirty Blues fighting each other! Oh I HATE when these matches come about! I mean seriously, can't you just find anything better than that?! It's BORING! BORING! Just like Justin vs Silver on FUSION! So boring I could sleep!" Sarge proclaimed.
"I don't think it will be boring, considering Green is one of the best the Division has ever had, and Kiva's a promising young rookie in her own right. I can expect this match to be great, a taste of what we might see overall at Final Clash!" Church stated.
"Yeah, yeah, of course YOU would say that..." Sarge rolled his eyes. "When you are proven wrong, I'll just nod my head in the normal Red way, knowing how right I was all along. Yep...that's what I'll do."
Church sighed exasperatedly. "Whatever...in any cas-"
("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana)
"WAIT A DAMN MINUTE!" Church exclaimed.
The crowd ROARED in thunderous cheers at the sound of music...
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...as Gold came out onto the stage, wearing his HeartGold/SoulSilver attire and grinning eagerly. Gold chuckled as he looked out to the cheering crowd before throwing his hands up in a Diamond Cutter gesture before jumping and throwing his hands down, triggering golden pyro all around him. Gold then made his way down the ramp, slapping his hand with eager fans before sliding into the ring, throwing up the Diamond Cutter gesture once more before bring it down with an eager grin.
Ladies and genetleman, making his return to UCA, please welcome back, Gold!"
"LOOK WHO IT IS! GOLD IS BACK! Gold of the Pokémon series is back! 3-time UCA World Champion! 2-time Intercontinental Champion! 2-time World Tag Team Champion! Former Cruiserweight and Hardcore Champion! One of only SIX men to win the UCA Grand Slam, all five male titles in the company! The 2003 Royal Rumble Winner! Gold's one of the best in UCA! And after some time gone, he is back!" Church stated.
"Dammit, and I was enjoying him being gone from UCA! Of course he would be back...just great...well what is he here for? I bet the idiot doesn't even have clue why, knowing him!" Sarge stated.
"Well I think we are about to find out the answer to that as he's got a mic in his hand now, and with the grin on his face, I think he's got a lot to say about his return." Church stated.
Gold had grabbed a mic from ringside and looked out to the crowd with his grin before speaking. "GUESS WHO'S BACK?!" The crowd cheered in response. "That's right guys...the Pokémon Trainer from Johto is back in UCA! Now I know I have been gone for awhile, needed to take care of some business, win a few Pokémon Battles, and do some things as a Pokedex Holder...and sleep with my girlfriend! Wait...I WASN'T SUPPOSED TO SAY THAT LAST PART! CRAP!" Gold scratched his head embarrassed as the crowd laughed before managing to recompose himself. "Okay, let's just forget I say that, okay?...Anyways, when I saw Green return a few weeks ago, I decided that "Hey, I think it's time I got back in the game!" And that is EXACTLY what I am doing! I'm back, and just in time for Final Clash too! Haha, and I am EXCITED for it! I mean...come on...FINAL CLASH! If you aren't excited...then you are just batshit crazy." Gold laughed before speaking. "And guess what? ...I WANT IN ON FINAL CLASH TOO! Yeah, I'd be crazy to miss it without at least trying to be apart of it. And there's only one match I'm interested in being in...the Money in the Bank Ladder Match!" The crowd cheered as Gold grinned once more. "And I'll get into that match one way or another! And the reason why i-"
("Pardon Me" by Incubus)
The crowd gave a mixed reaction at the sudden music music, leaning somewhat on the boos, Gold having a confused expression and slightly miffed expression as Riku came out from the back, a smirk on his face as he looked at the ring and Gold. After some time on the stage, he then made his way down the ramp.
"What the...? It's the second half of the Keyblade Wielders! A multiple-time Tag Team Champion and former Cruiserweight Champion, Riku is here, but for what reason? I don't think Gold mentioned Riku is any shape or form..." Church stated.
"Like Riku needs to explain anything to YOU, dirtbag! I'm just glad he interrupted the crap that we were hearing from Gold! I was just about to vomit...I had the bucket and everything for it!" Sarge stated.
"Well Riku just grabbed a mic, so I think we may be finding out his reasoning for this soon enough, and I am a little curious!" Church stated.
Riku entered the ring with a mic as Gold wondered what he was doing and Riku spoke up. "Now Gold, I hate that I'm interrupting you. I don't have a problem with you personally. And I don't have a problem with you returning to UCA. But I couldn't help but come out when I heard you mention one thing. And that was that you wanted to get into the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. I mean...you think you are going to get in over ME?" Gold raised an eyebrow in confusion as Riku smirked. "See, this year, Money in the Bank is where careers have the chance to be rebirthed, to be put back on the right track. And there are only FOUR spots left, and only one chance to get ANY of them! And you know what? I want in on the match! If Sora is getting back on track, so can I! But here you are Gold, out here trying to take a spot and lower MY chances of getting into the match! I mean, you getting into the match over ME?! When this match could be my own career rebirth? Sorry Gold, I just can't allow that! I have a problem with YOU wanting in the Ladder Match! Because I know I should get into the match over you, when this match is just another match for you!"
"Ummmm...you didn't even let me finish what I was saying." Gold replied, a confused expression on his face. "I mean, there's a REASON why I want in on the Money in the Bank Ladder Match! An important reason at least to me! I mean, hey, I could have gone for a match with somebody else that could have offered something else to me! ...I could have done that right?" Gold scratched his head before shaking it. "Never mind, the point is, I want to be in that match for a reason! And I'm gonna earn my way into it! But if you have a PROBLEM with me wanting a part of it...well...why don't you do something about it?"
Gold stared down Riku, who gave a slight smirk before continuing. "You just read my mind, Gold. I don't think you should be in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, and I'm going to make sure of that. In fact...let's have ourselves a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match right now! If Force is back there, let us know it's official by sending a ref down here so we can make this official. I want to get into the match while keeping Gold out of it as well."
Riku and Gold waited for the confirmation...and a ref made his way down to the ring. Riku smirked as Gold took off his hat and goggles, the ref entering the ring and getting into position.
"We're actually having it! We're having a Money in the Bank Qualifying Match between two men who want in on it badly! And Riku wants to make sure Gold doesn't get into it while punching his ticket to the match!" Church stated.
"Well let me tell you that RIKU is winning this one! He may not be my favorite like Sora, but I certainly will choose him over Gold any day! GO RIKU! DESTROY GOLD!" Sarge cheered.
The ref checked on them both before ringing the bell, and the two circled each other a bit before Riku locked up with Gold. He grabbed Gold in a Headlock, but Gold slipped out of it and nailed a Waistlock Takedown. Gold backed away as Riku got to his knees and smirked saying "That all you got?" Riku frowned before aggressively going into a lock-up and pushing Gold into the corner, holding him there. The ref slowly managed to get Riku to let go, who then nailed a right to Gold, and then began to stomp him out in the corner. After several stomps, he whipped Gold into the adjacent corner, and then ran at him. Gold suddenly slipped himself between the ropes and onto the aprons, causing Riku to hit the turnbuckle. He backed up as Gold got to the top, and then nailed a Missile Dropkick to the chest! Gold then lunged at Riku and locked in a Headlock!
"And Gold still showing that he's got it! Perfectly executed Missile Dropkick right there! He's got Riku down and is in control for the moment!" Church stated.
"Geez, does he REALLY have to have no apparent ring rust?! Gah...always happens with the dirty Blues, never the Reds." Sarge grumbled.
Gold tightened the hold, but Riku stood up with Gold in tow slowly, then managed to push Gold into the ropes! The trainer bounced off them and ducked a clothesline, and Riku turned around into a Snap Arm Drag! Riku got back up, and was pushed into a corner, and then whipped into an adjacent one. Gold then ran at Riku, but the KH star exploded out of the corner with a clothesline to Gold! Riku picked up Gold and nailed an Uranage on the trainer! Cover! 1...2...Gold kicks out! Riku stood and began dropping knees on Gold repeatedly before nailing a Jumping Elbow Drop! He picked up Gold and whipped him into the corner, then ran and nailed a Corner Clothesline! Followed by a Running Bulldog! Riku covers! 1...2...Gold kicks out! Riku then put in a Headlock and wrenched on the head, and Gold slowly managed to get up to his feet as Riku still held on. Riku suddenly nailed a Headlock Takedown and kept the hold on him.
"Riku has firm control over Gold right now, managing to keep that Headlock on him! He wants to keep the pace to his standard!" Church stated.
"Yeah, that's it, keep at that Headlock, Riku! Make sure Gold NEVER gets out of it! That will make things better for all of us!" Sarge stated.
Riku tightened his hold on the head with a smirk, but Gold suddenly wrapped his legs around Riku's head, forcing him to break the hold. Riku kipped out of the legs, both men standing up afterwards and Gold ran into a knee to the gut. Riku whipped Gold into the ropes, and tried for a Back Body Drop as he came back, but Gold leaped over him. Riku turned around, and Gold bounced back and nailed a Flying Clothesline! Riku got back up and was met with a Dropkick! Riku got to his knees, but was grabbed by Gold, lifted, and nailed with a Sitout Gourdbuster! Gold covers Riku! 1...2...Riku kicks out! Gold picks up Riku and whips him into the corner, and runs at him! Riku moves out of the way, and Gold stops himself in time! Gold turns around and catches Riku with a kick! He lifts himself onto the turnbuckles...
...and Riku pulls his leg out from under him, sending Gold crashing to the mat!
"Oh, that wasn't a nice landing for Gold at all! Riku pulls the figurative rug from under him!" Church stated.
"Gold didn't deserve to have that rug anyway. Was much too good for him." Sarge stated.
Gold arched his back as he slowly got to his feet...but Riku grabbed him in an Inverted Facelock, lifted him up...
...and nailed an Inverted Implant DDT! Riku covers!
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Gold kicks out!
"And Gold kicks out of that big Inverted Implant DDT! Have to believe that took a bit out of Gold!" Church stated.
"Better believe it did! And now watch Riku take even more out of Gold!" Sarge said.
Riku picked up Gold and nailed an Inverted Atomic Drop, causing Gold to wince in pain as Riku bounced off the ropes and nailed a Jumping Knee Smash to the jaw! Gold stumbled to his feet, and was met with a kick to the gut, followed by a Swinging Neckbreaker from Riku! Riku covers! 1...2...Gold kicks out! Riku picks him up, and tries for a Suplex...
...but Gold lands behind Riku and nails a Sleeper Slam! Riku holds the back of head as Gold recovers and slowly stands up! Riku slowly makes his way to his feet, and was met with fists to the skull! Gold then nailed a kick to the gut, followed by a Snap DDT! Gold then climbed up to the top turnbuckle, waited for Riku to stand...
...and nailed a Diving Clothesline to Riku!
"Diving Clothelsine from Gold on Riku! Gold building up some momentum here!" Church stated.
"Which is the EXACT opposite of awesome to me!" Sarge added.
Gold covers Riku!
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Riku kicks out!
"This time Riku kicks out! He ain't letting a chance to get into Money in the Bank slip by!" Church stated.
Gold stood up and motioned for something big as he waited for Riku to stand. Riku slowly did, and Gold grabbed him from behind...but Riku nailed him with an elbow that stunned him! Riku turned around and nailed an STO on Gold! Riku then bounced off the ropes to Gold, but Gold moved out of the way of the Leg Drop! Riku got up and tried for a Clothesline, but Gold ducked it, grabbed the arm, spun Riku around, hooked him up...
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...GOLDEN DREAM DDT (Single Underhook DDT) CONNECTS!
"And there's Gold patented Golden Dream DDT! Riku planted hard on his skull! There's the cover by Gold!" Church said.
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Riku gets the shoulder up!
"Hah, as if a Golden Dream is going to be enough! Please...only Red Dreams are strong enough to do that!" Sarge said.
Gold got to a knee and stalked Riku as he recovered, waiting for the big finish. Riku stood up to his feet, turned around, and Gold GRABBED THE HEAD...
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...Riku pushed Gold away! Gold turned around and ate a Big Boot from Riku! Riku picked up Gold and tried for a German Suplex, but Gold managed to stay on his feet. Gold then executed a Standing Switch, and pushed Riku into the ropes! Riku held onto the ropes and Gold rolled backwards onto his feet, and Gold ran at Riku...
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...but got a Sitout Spinebuster instead!
"Sitout Spinebuster from Riku! Gold's down and out!" Church called.
"Haha, good job Riku! Gold..." Sarge began.
Riku had Gold pinned!
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Gold kicks out!
"You Just Got...Ah, well that sucks. He kicked out. Well it always takes time, I guess..." Sarge said.
Riku was a bit frustrated so he picked up Gold and placed him against a corner. He then lifted him up to the top turnbuckle and climbed up there with him. Gold tried to nail a few rights to the gut, but Riku struck with a few fists to the skull in retaliation, silencing the trainer. Riku then grabbed the head, placed the arm over his, stood tall on the top...
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...SUPERPLEX CONNECTS!
"MASSIVE Superplex from Riku! Riku just planted Gold down in a big way! He may be on the way to Money in the Bank!" Church stated.
"And THIS time, Gold..." Sarge began again.
Riku hooks the leg!
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Gold kicks out!
"You Just...kicked out again?! Gah! I swear, the more these Blues kick out, the more I get pissed off!" Sarge stated.
"Well tough luck Sarge, that's just how it is in wrestling sometimes! Don't like it, go take it up with someone who will deal with it." Church replied.
Riku frowned as he picked up Gold and placed him between his legs, and tried for the Way to Dawn (Neutralizer)...but Gold suddenly Back Body Dropped the Keyblade Wielder! Riku arched his back and got back up, and was met with Forearms to the face, then whipped into the ropes! Riku bounced back and ducked a clothesline, and then bounced back! Gold ducked a Discus Clothesline! He grabbed him from behind...
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...AND HITS THE JOHTO JOURNEY (Back Suplex Neckbreaker)!
"JOHTO JOURNEY CONNECTS! GOLD WITH THE JOHTO JOURNEY! THE COVER!" Church shouted.
"OH CRAP! NOOOO!" Sarge screamed.
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Riku gets the shoulder up!
"And Riku kicks out just before THREE! Too close for him! But Gold...he's looking for the KILL!" Church called.
Gold stood up, giving out the Diamond Cutter gesture as he waited for Riku to get up. He managed to get to his knees, and Gold grabbed him by his head, lifted him to his feet...
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...RIKU SUDDENLY NAILS A RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX ON GOLD! Gold held his back and head in pain as he managed to get up to his feet...
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...POP-UP EUROPEAN UPPERCUT BY RIKU!
"Oooooohhhh! Riku damn near took Gold's head off! He's got Gold down and out!" Church called.
"YES! YES! Beautiful by Riku! Time to end this! Gold..." Sarge began.
Riku hooks the leg!
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GOLD KICKS OUT AT 2.99!
"You Just Got...OH COME ON! Dammit, that was three, ref! THREE! Are you being biased for the Blues?! You are, aren't you?!" Sarge questioned.
"No, he isn't, you dumbass! It was as close a two count as you can get! If you can't accept that, then go spew it to someone who actually listens! Maybe they'll actually believe it!" Church replied.
Riku was stunned by the kickout before shaking his head before picking up Gold and placing him between his legs! He hooked him up, and lifted him up...
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...Gold managed to KICK Riku in the face with his foot as he was lifted! Riku let go of Gold who landed back on his feet! Gold grabbed Riku in a Front Facelock, but Riku pushed him into the ropes! Riku went for a Clothesline, but Gold ducked it, and floated over Riku...
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...AND SUDDENLY NAILED THE GOLD CUTTER (Diamond Cutter)!
"GOLD CUTTER! OUT OF NOWHERE! GOLD GOT IT! JUST LIKE THAT!" Church shouted.
"OH CRAP! NOT THE GOLD CUTTER! GAH! ...I hate to say this...but Riku..." Sarge began.
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"You Just Got Sarge'd!" Sarge finished.
("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana)
"Here is your winner, Gold!"
The crowd cheered loudly as Gold rolled off Riku and sat up, panting as he ran his hand through his hair. He raised his head up and chuckled, a big grin on his face as he realized where he was going now. He slowly got up to his feet, and the ref raised his hand in victory as Gold held his head.
"Gold has qualified! He was up against a game Riku who wanted in for his own reasons, but in the end, all it took was one Gold Cutter out of nowhere to cinch the victory! Gold is heading to Money in the Bank!" Church stated.
"Ah, this just flatout sucks! I would have preferred Riku to get into the match over this damn dirtbag! Gah, this is such a damn travesty! Gold in Money in the Bank Ladder Match...dammit..." Sarge stated.
"Suck it up Sarge. It's happening so you be-Oh no...Caboose is coming with a mic...bet he was told to do an interview...God help us all..." Church stated.
Gold was panting as he tried to recompose himself, Caboose in the ring now with a mic next to him "Hello everybody! I'm here with...ummmm...the guy with the weird name...and I'm here to do...ummm...something with this mic! Yeah, that is what I am here to do! I did NOT forget what to do at all! ...Okay, I did forget, but the people who told me used very big words I did not understand. It made me really confused."
"You're always confused Caboose..." Church commented.
The crowd laughed as a ringside guy sighed and told Caboose what he had to do off mic. "Oooohhh, I see! Oh yeah...that makes total sense, since I am holding a mic. I am here to do an interview with this guy! ...You won, guy! Hooray! And you're going to Final Clash! More hoorays! Ummmm...anything you have to say about it?"
Gold looked at Caboose for a second before replying. "Sorry for asking this, but...who are you again?" he asked, as the crowd laughed some more. "Never mind, never mind, not important right now. What do I have to say about this...well...I honestly didn't expect to get into Money in the Bank this quick. Thought it at least take me a few weeks before I qualify. But I'm not complaining, man! I'M IN!" Gold grinned with a chuckle before continuing. "Now Riku gave ONE HELL of a fight, nearly had me a few times. Wouldn't be surprised if he did something again soon enough. But in the end, I got the W, baby! And no...I am GOING TO FINAL CLASH! To Money in the Bank! And this means SO MUCH to me! You want to know why I want to enter this match?"
"...Eight years, man. Eight...long...years." Gold looked out to the crowd with a contemplative expression before speaking. "That's how long it's been since I last held a WORLD TITLE. And that...well that's really gotten to me a bit. I mean, that's one of the longest World Title droughts anybody has had in this company, and I KNOW I can be the Champion! I've proven it before! But for some reason...I just haven't been able to get it again, losing big-time in the chances I have had since then. To be quite frank...I've sucked in the main event, I really have. But guess what everybody? I am going to do something ABOUT IT! And this Money in the Bank Ladder Match...it's my TICKET to breaking that drought! People talk about this match, hell this FINAL CLASH, being the restart of several careers perhaps...well consider this MY restart as well! Money in the Bank means to me the chance to finally get back to the top one more time! To show everybody that I can still make it in this modern era! That deep down, I wasn't some guy who just got lucky for a few years!" Gold had a big grin on his face as he grabbed his hat and goggles from ringside. "And to anybody else in the match...I hope you know that with me in the match now...hehe...that your chances of winning have just dropped like stones in water, baby."
Gold then placed this hat on backwards and put his goggles over his head. "If you get in my way at Final Clash...realize that the only thing in your future..." Gold then held out the Diamond Cutter gesture once more. "...IS A GOLD CUTTER...AND THAT'S FACT!" Gold then threw his hands down and grinned greatly as the crowd cheered him on.
("Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana)
The music played as Gold climbed up a turnbuckle and pointed towards the Final Clash sign, and then to himself, mouthing "Looking at Mr. Money in the Bank right here!" before throwing up the Diamond Cutter gesture once more!
"Well Gold has made his reasoning for being in the match very clear! He wants to BREAK his World Title drought! He wants to break this eight-year funk in the main event he's had and once again be World Champion!" Church stated.
"Well...that's a STUPID goal! Who want to be behind that goal at all?! Gold as a World Champion after eight years? Boooorrrriiiinnnggg. Give me Grif getting beat up any day of the week." Sarge stated.
"That's because you are stupid and biased, Sarge. Anybody can see that. In any case, this makes SEVEN men in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match! Only three spots left to go!" Church stated.
As Gold celebrated in the ring, the cameras went to the backstage area...
...where we see the Mushroom Kingdom, more specifically Luigi, Toad, and Yoshi watching Gold in the ring on a TV, all with smirks on their faces.
"Hehe, can you-a believe that Gold actually thinks that he's winning? Haha, so delusional. We all-a know who the REAL winner of Money in the Bank is going to be...he's standing right next to us..." Luigi smirked.
"YOSHI!" Yoshi got out, nodding his head in fierce affirmation as Luigi placed a hand on Toad's shoulder, who only smirked cockily.
"Got that right, Luigi." Toad said as he lifted up his FWA. "The FWA Winner is going to take this year, no doubt. I haven't done so much for myself to be stopped NOW of all times. Gold can take his drought-breaking dreams and shove them up where the sun don't shine, and so can the rest of the competitors...because that case is coming to the Mushroom Kingdom after I Goomba Stomp every single one of them to the ground. Come Final Clash, you'll be looking at the NEXT...Mr. Money in the Bank. And THAT...will be...awesome." Toad chuckled as Luigi and Yoshi gave him encouraging pats on the shoulders with their own smirks.
"Well Toad doesn't seem to be phased by Gold's entry into the match! That Toad seems confident that he'll be the one to take home the briefcase and World Title shot!" Church stated.
"Oh yeah, he's one of my favorites! I pick him over a great deal of others in the match! Why? BECAUSE HE'S TOAD, THAT'S WHY! AND IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT...take it up with Simmons. He'll tell you why it's futile." Sarge stated.
"Well, Toad can be confident all he wants, but every other man in the match may have something to say about what he feels. It's every man for himself at Final Clash, and once the last three spots are filled, Lord only knows what will happen." Church said.
The camera goes to another area backstage as we see Samus Aran walking through the hallways, holding her torso which indicated the wounds she bore from what Tex had done to her. But as she walked through the hallways, a voice suddenly rang out.
"SAMUS! SAMUS! Please hold up! I want to talk to you!"
Samus stopped in her tracks as she turned her head...
...and saw Donut run up to her, a mic in his hand. He panted a bit as he bent over before composing himself.
"There you are. I was wondering if I would ever find you. Now I saw what happened with you and Tex, and I feel sorry for ya...I got the scars from her to show what she can do. Man, she can be such a bitch at times. Why does she have to be into guns, tanks, and all that girl stuff...anyways, perhaps after this interview, you and I can have a tea party? That be nice...anyways, I have a question for you. After all this silence and violence, do you have anything to say finally after the recent happenings with Tex?"
Donut held the mic to Samus...but the bounty hunter did not say anything. Instead, she chose to continue staring at Donut, who began to feel uncomfortable.
"Ummmmmmm...are you okay...anything to say...?" He asked.
Silence remained for a few seconds, until Samus began to advance towards Donut. Nervous, Donut began to back up as Samus moved, until he backed up into a wall. Samus was face-to-face with him, and Donut was very nervous.
"...Please don't hurt me! I don't want to get hurt by YOU as well!" Donut said.
Samus stared at him...
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...and then leaned into the side of his helmet, where you could see the moving of lips for a bit. She then moved away from Donut, and continued her stare before walking away, leaving a bewildered Donut behind. A few seconds passed until...
"...Hey...hey Donut!" The guy behind the camera said. "What was that about? What did she whisper to you?! What did she SAY?!"
"...She said..."The silence will be broken next week"...so...does that mean no tea party after the show?" He asked.
"'The silence will be broken next week'...does that mean what I THINK it means?!" Church questioned.
"If it does...then that means Samus will FINALLY speak! What about?! I DON'T KNOW! But I bet to you that it will be pretty damn good!" Sarge stated.
"Maybe we'll FINALLY get the reasons behind the whole deal that Samus started with Tex! WHY did she do all she's done so far?! I want to know! And so does everybody!" Church stated.
"Well you will get them when everybody else does! Hell, if the silence being broken means she won't tell the reasoning, then that's a Red's will! DEAL WITH IT!" Sarge exclaimed.
Church just sighed. "Whatever...in any case...it's time for our main event! And it features two men who were involved in last's night Chamber Match...and WILL be involved in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match!"
The bell rang a few times before the ring announcer spoke. "The following contest is your main event for the evening, and is scheduled for one fall!"
("No More Words" by EndeverafteR)
The crowd stood up with extremely loud cheers as the lights turned orange and when the music picked up, Crash came out onto the stage in a wild frenzy, though he had several bruises over his body. He threw his arms in all sorts of directions as he ran all over the stage before standing in the center of the ring and suddenly began spinning in place like an orange twister for a few moments before jumping up into the air and landed emphatically on the ground, orange machine gun pyro going upon his landing. Crash ran down the ramp, slapping hands with the fans and slid into the ring before climbing up the turnbuckle and bobbing his head to the beat of the music midst the cheers.
"Introducing first, from Wumpa Island, Australia, weighing in at 213 lbs., Crash Bandicoot!"
"Last night, Crash gave one hell of a performance in the Chamber in his bid to become World Champion, starting off in the Chamber with Red! His Leg Drop from the roof of the Chamber was one of the most talked about moments from last night, and though he was second-to-last eliminated thanks to a low blow from Mario, he has one more chance to get a World Title in UCA being in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match!" Church stated.
"Dammit, why is this stupid bandicoot getting such a chance?! He got shot down out of the main event of Final Clash like only a great Red is capable of doing to him, but yet Force gives him a spot in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match the night after! GAH! This bandicoot is so worthless! He's only good for jumping off stuff! Damn him always finding ways like this!" Sarge stated.
"Crash is so damn successful lately! He won two FWAs, one for Hardcore Match of the Year at the XCW Supershow, and another for being Shining Star of the Year! And then there's his success in NCW, which I am sure you all know about that! And Crash wants to parlay that success into winning Money in the Bank, and winning tonight will give him momentum!" Church stated.
You Think You Know Me?
("Metalingus" by Alter Bridge)
The crowd let out very loud boos as smoke appeared on the stage, and once the lyrics were spoken, Scourge came out wearing his sunglasses and jacket, a giant scowl on his face. With bruises over his body as well, he glared out to the crowd before making his way down the ramp. He stopped in the middle and threw his hands up in rock signs, green fireworks going off behind him. Once done, Scourge ran to the ring and slid into it. He stood up and hanged off the ropes, throwing his hand up in a rock sign as he scowled at the crowd.
"And his opponent, from Moebius, weighing in at 225 lbs., "The King of the World" Scourge the Hedgehog!"
"And here comes Scourge, and as you can see, he is NOT a happy camper! Remember the Leg Drop from the chamber roof I mentioned? Scourge was on the receiving end of that, which ended his night in the Chamber and his chance to headline Final Clash! Scourge is ROYALLY pissed off because of that, even a Money in the Bank spot ain't doing much to calm him down!" Church stated.
"Of course it ain't! Because he truly felt last night was his night to reclaim his throne! While I'm happy Mario retained his title, I can't blame Scourge and his anger! But I feel that Money in the Bank is his time! He won it once before in 2008, and I know he can win it once more! It's HIS match to win for certain! He's not letting it get away from here!" Sarge stated.
"Well, here's a way to get some momentum in the weeks leading up to Final Clash. Beating Crash will put him on the right track, and even put a smile on the green mug of his. But Crash has been on such a roll in Fiction Wrestling, that it'll be hard for Scourge to stop him here. But no doubt Scourge wants payback for last night, so time to see it thrown down here." Church said.
The ref checked on both before ringing the bell, and the two met in a lock-up, with Scourge pushing Crash into a corner, and then proceeded to punch him repeatedly in the face. He then grabbed Crash and aggressively whipped him into the adjacent corner. Scourge ran at him, but Crash caught him with an elbow. Scourge staggered back, and Crash nailed a Dropkick on him. The hedgehog got back up, and Crash grabbed him and whipped him into the ropes, catching him on the rebound with a Hip Toss. Crash then followed up with a Flipping Leg Drop. Crash covers Scourge. 1...2...Scourge kicks out! Crash picks up Scourge, but Scourge catches him with a kick to the gut followed by a clothesline. Scourge stomped out Crash a bit before dropping and grabbing him in a Headlock, tightening on the head.
"Crash had Scourge on the ropes starting out, but now Scourge has Crash down and in that headlock." Church said.
"Yeah, wrench on that head, Scourge! Make sure it's never on the neck in the same way again! Yeah, it can be done right?" Sarge asked, causing Church to shake his head.
Crash gritted his teeth as Scourge tightened his grip, but the bandicoot slowly got up to his feet with Scourge holding on. He then bent forward and threw Scourge off him and to the mat. The hedgehog rolled onto his feet, and got a Japanese Arm Drag from Crash. Scourge got up and got kicked in the gut, and grabbed by Crash. The bandicoot tried to lift Scourge up, but Scourge remained on the ground, and the hedgehog suddenly nailed a Front Layout Suplex! Crash held his stomach as he got to all fours, and got a boot to the skull as Scourge bounced off the ropes! Scourge dropped for the cover! 1...2...Crash kicks out! Scourge stood and stomped hard on Crash's face before picking him and whipping him into the corner. He then ran and nailed a Jumping Corner Forearm Smash before throwing him onto the mat. He then got on the second turnbuckle, and nailed a Diving Knee Drop to the face!
"And Scourge with the Diving Knee Drop to the face! Scourge in control, and I KNOW he is relishing EVERY second of this!" Church stated.
"Yeah, that's how you do a Diving Knee Drop everybody! Take notes from the master! No one does it better than Scourge!" Sarge exclaimed.
"Don't two dozen people do it better than Scourge?" Church questioned.
Scourge covers Crash! 1...2..Crash kicks out! Scourge picked up Crash and placed him in a Front Facelock, but Crash spun out of it! He ducked a clothesline, then bounced off the ropes...
...and right into a Big Boot from Scourge! Crash was flying flat on his back as Scourge threw him into a corner before running and nailing a SPEAR in the corner! Crash stumbled out of the corner holding his gut as Scourge bounced off the ropes...
...and nailing a Reverse Bulldog on Crash!
"Oh, Reverse Bulldog, that's a new trick from Scourge!" Church stated.
"What do you expect from a King? Crash should be grateful his rodent presence is getting HIT by such new moves!" Sarge exclaimed.
Scourge covers Crash!
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Crash kicks out!
"Only two for Scourge!" Church stated.
Scourge picked up Crash and lifted him onto his shoulders. He scowled at the crowd before twisting him off into a Flapjack!
...Crash mid-twist rolls Scourge into a Sunset-Flip!
"Wait a minute, Sunset Flip Pin! Roll-up out of nowhere!" Church stated.
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Scourge kicks out!
"Hah, like that could stop Scourge! Stupid try, bandicoot!" Sarge stated.
Both roll to their feet, and Scourge runs to Crash, but gets caught with a Sitout Jawbreaker! Scourge fell down and got to his knees holding his jaw, but got grabbed and lifted by Crash, and placed stomach-first across the top ropes! Crash then bounces off the ropes, and nails a Front Dropkick that sends Scourge off the ropes! Crash covers Scourge! 1...2...
...Scourge kicks out! Crash picks up Scourge, but gets a European Uppercut, stunning him! Then he grabs the head and nails a Swinging Neckbreaker off it! Scourge picks up Crash and whips him into the ropes, but Crash holds onto the ropes when he reaches them! Scourge runs at him, but Crash Back Drops him over the ropes! But Scourge manages to land on his feet on the outside! Scourge turns around...
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...and gets a Dropkick through the ropes, getting sent into the barricade!
"Avoid one disaster, only to get another! Scourge gets Dropkicked right into the barricade! That never feels pleasant!" Church stated.
"Scourge just got caught off-guard is all! Happens to the best of us!" Sarge replied.
Scourge held his back as he stood back up...
...
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...AND GOT A SOMERSAULT PLANCHA FROM CRASH!
"AND CRASH JUST TOOK OUT SCOURGE THE ONLY WAY KNOWS HOW!" Church exclaimed.
"DAMMIT, I HATE HIS HIGH-FLYING! HE DOES IT WAY TOO MUCH! JUST STOP FLYING, YOU DAMN ANIMAL!" Sarge shouted.
Crash stood up and shouted "WHOOAAA!" with the crowd doing the same before picking up Scourge and slamming him into the barricade. He dragged him over to the steps and then slammed him into them. He then slammed him into the apron, and kicked him in the skull, sending him into the ring. He got on the apron, waiting for Scourge to get up...
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...and Crash nails a Springboard Dropkick! Crash jumps for the cover!
"Crash off the Springboard with the cover! This could be it!" Church called.
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Scourge kicks out!
"Now that's how you kick out! As if a Springboard like that can keep a KING down!" Sarge stated.
Crash dragged Scourge to a corner and sat him against it, going to town on his face with repeated rights. After a few seconds, Crash grabbed the ropes and went for a Slingshot Corner Dropkick...
...
...Scourge suddenly stood up and caught Crash in a Fireman's Carry as he dropped from the air! Crash flailed looking to get out, but Scourge walked to the middle of the ring, and nailed a Samoan Drop!
"Crash got caught! Crash got caught and SAMOAN DROP! Crash's back just got jarred there!" Church stated.
Scourge stood up and grabbed Crash's legs before positioning the bandicoot near a corner, before launching him face-first into the turnbuckles! Crash staggered backwards in a daze...
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...and gets nailed with a Scourge-O-Matic from behind!
"And there's the always awesome Scourge-O-Matic! Put a fork in Bandicoot! Crash..." Sarge began.
Scourge hooks the leg!
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Crash kicks out!
"You Just Got...Well not Sarge'd, but you WILL EVENTUALLY! MARK MY WORDS!" Sarge shouted.
Scourge grabs the legs and tried for the Scourgacator, but Crash struggled against the attempt and kicked the hedgehog away. Crash got up, but got a knee to the gut, doubling him over. Scourge then whipped him into the corner, and ran at him. Crash lifted his feet up, catching Scourge in the jaw. The hedgehog backed up, and Crash climbed the corner...
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...and Scourge pushed his legs out from under him! Crash falls down and gets caught in the Tree of Woe!
"Oh! Bandicoot crash and burned, but not in the way he wanted to! And right into a Tree of Woe!" Church stated.
"Hah, stupid bandicoot! Going high-risk like that...of course it wasn't going to pay off!" Sarge stated.
Crash hanged upside down in the corner, and Scourge began to stomp away at the defenseless torso of the bandicoot, viciousness in his every attack. He then choked Crash with his foot, pressing it against the neck as tightly as he could into! Scourge then backed up into the adjacent corner, then full speed...
...
...Scourge jumps and nails a BIG Dropkick right to the face of Crash!
"And RIGHT into the mush! Dropkick to the face may have knocked Crash out!" Church stated.
"And Crash..." Sarge stated.
Crash fell off the turnbuckle and Scourge pulled him in for a cover!
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Crash kicks out!
"You Just Got...Dammit, the bandicoot survives! He's just going to need something stronger to take him out!" Sarge stated.
Scourge stood up and backed into the adjacent corner...
...and then crouched down, urging Crash to get up as he chanted "Spear...Spear...Spear..."
"And THIS may be that stronger shot! The Spear! Scourge's biggest move! He'll tear Crash in half if he hits this!" Church stated.
"Yeah, hit it! Hit it Scourge! Make sure this Bandicoot never gets back up and prove Red superiority!" Sarge said.
Scourge chanted "Spear" faster and faster as Crash slowly got up to his feet. Scourge got antsy, practically rabid...
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...Crash turned around...
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...Scourge ran towards Crash...
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...THE BANDICOOT LEAPFROGGED OVER THE SPEAR! Scourge managed to put the brakes on before hitting the corner hard and turned around RIGHT INTO A SPINNING WHEEL KICK!
"SPEAR AVOIDED! SPINNING WHEEL KICK! CRASH GOT ONE OVER ON SCOURGE! THIS IS HIS CHANCE!" Church shouted.
"DAMMIT SCOURGE, YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO HIT HIM! IT WAS THAT EASY! HOW DID YOU MISS?! HOW?! DAMN THE BLUES!" Sarge exclaimed.
Both men were down and the crowd was cheering, chanting "CRASH! CRASH! CRASH!" The chants willed Crash on as he slowly began to get up, followed slowly by Scourge. They both got to their feet, and Scourge threw a right, but it got caught by Crash, who then unloaded with fists to the hedgehog's skull! Crash then went for a kick, but Scourge caught it, but then got a Mule Kick instead! Crash picked up Scourge, and went for a whip, but Scourge reversed and whipped Crash into the ropes! Crash bounced off them and ducked a clothesline! He then leaped at the ropes and SPRINGBOARD CROSSBBODY! Crash covers! 1...2...
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...SCOURGE KICKS OUT! Both men get to their feet, and Scourge runs at Crash...
...
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...BUT GETS CAUGHT BY CRASH! CRASH WITH THE AFTERSHOCK!
"AFTERSHOCK OUT OF NOWHERE! CAN'T BELIEVE THAT BLUE BANDICOOT DID THAT!" Sarge exclaimed.
"He did, and Crash may have the victory here and now off it!" Church stated.
Crash hooks the leg!
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Scourge kicks out!
"Kick out by Scourge! TOO close for comfort for the King of the World!" Church stated.
"Dammit Scourge, make the Reds proud and get it into high gear!" Sarge proclaimed.
Crash picked up Scourge, and placed him in a Front Facelock. He threw his hand out, before spinning...
...
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...Scourge grabbed Crash from behind mid-Wumpa Twist! He lifted him up...
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...Crash backflipped out of the Back Suplex and landed behind Scourge! He Dropkicked him in the back, and sent the hedgehog onto the middle ropes! Crash then went to the ropes and grabbed...
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...and SLINGSHOT OVER THE ROPES AND NAILED A LEG DROP ACROSS THE NECK!
"And Guillotine Leg Drop across the draped neck of Scourge! Scourge may have SERIOUS whiplash thanks to that!" Church stated.
"Don't go for the neck, you dirtbag! The neck is off-limits to the likes of you! Only Reds get to do that!" Sarge stated.
Scourge fell to the mat, holding his neck as Crash got on the apron! He grabbed the ropes, measured Scourge...
...
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...SPRINGBOARD-WAIT...
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...Scourge stood and grabbed Crash as he leaped onto the ropes AND FISHERMAN'S SUPLEX OFF THE ROPES!
"WOAH, WHAT THE HELL?! Scourge just gave Crash a damn Fisherman's Suplex in the middle of a Springboard! That's something new!" Church stated.
"And THAT is what I am talking about! Red ingenuity at it's finest! You wouldn't see that from some LOWLY Bandicoot!" Sarge said.
Scourge hooks the leg!
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Crash kicks out!
"Kick out by Crash, and that just SUCKS!" Sarge called.
"Crash still alive, and Scourge getting FRUSTRATED here!" Church stated.
Indeed, Scourge was getting angrier at the kicks out as he slapped the mat in frustration. He picked up Crash and kicked him in the gut, and placed him in a Front Facelock! He lifted him up...
...
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...Crash however remained on his feet! Crash spun out of it and ENZIGURI! Scourge was dazed as Crash bounced off the ropes to Scourge AND GETS CAUGHT WITH A SCOOP POWERSLAM!
"Scoop Powerslam out of nowhere! Crash ran right into that one!" Church stated.
"Yeah, keep running into them, Crash! It amuses me!" Sarge said.
Scourge picks up Crash and GETS A SMALL PACKAGE!
"WAIT! WAIT! SMALL PACKAGE!" Church shouted.
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SCOURGE KICKS OUT BEFORE THREE!
"OH DAMMIT! TOO CLOSE! You damn Bandicoot! How DARE you do that!" Sarge stated.
Both men scrambled to their feet and Crash runs right into a HUGE Clothesline from Scourge, laying him out! Scourge growled before picking up Crash, and whipping him into a corner...
...
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...Crash suddenly climbs up the corner when he reaches it...
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...CRASH AND BURN CONNECTS!
"CRASH AND BURN! BANDICOOT CRASHED AND BURNED! RIGHT ON SCOURGE!" Church stated.
"YOU BLUEDAMN DIRTBAG!" Sarge exclaimed.
Scourge was laid out as the crowd cheered loudly and Crash slowly recovered and rolled onto the apron. He stood up and went over to the corner, climbing up to thunderous cheers!
"People, I think we know what Crash is about to do! The move that won him so many matches in his careers!" Church stated.
Crash stood tall on top...
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...and Scourge rolled out of the ring and to the outside to loud boos as Crash frowned at this development.
"YES! Good job, Scourge! Good job! Don't mind the fans hating it, do what you could to save you from that HORRIBLE MOVE!" Sarge exclaimed.
"Scourge with enough awareness to roll out of the ring! Smart, as that gets him away from the impending Crash Landing!" Church stated.
Scourge shook his head before recomposing himself, turning around...
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...AND GETTING A DIVING CROSSBODY OFF THE TOP FROM CRASH!
"GAH, THAT DAMN BANDICOOT! HE JUST FLEW OFF THE TOP TO THE OUTSIDE! WHO THE HELL TOLD HIM DO THAT?!" Sarge questioned.
"HIS OWN MESSED UP MIND, SARGE, THAT'S WHO! AND CRASH GOT SCOURGE EITHER WAY!" Church shouted.
The crowd exploded with loud cheers as both wrestlers were down and out for the moment, recovering on the outside sa the ref counted. After awhile, Crash managed to get to his feet and grabbed Scourge. He picked him up...
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...SCOURGE LOW BLOWS CRASH! The crowd boos loudly as the ref sees this and calls for the disqualification!
"HEY! SCOURGE WITH THE LOW BLOW! THE REF JUST DISQUALIFIED HIM! WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ALL ABOUT?!" Church asked.
"DON'T KNOW, BUT CRASH GETS THE SECOND LOW BLOW IN TWO DAYS! HAH, NO DIRTY MARSUPIAL BABIES FOR WEEKS! THANK GOODNESS!" Sarge exclaimed.
Crash held his lower regions as he fell down to the ground in pain while Scourge was on all fours as he recovered. He eventually stood up as Crash managed to get to his knees, and the hedgehog scowled...
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...before running and BOOTING Crash in the face!
"Hey! Scourge with the boot on Crash! Dammit, I had a feeling that this was going to happen after the DQ!" Church stated.
"Yeah, Scourge doesn't care about the match result! He just wants to HURT Crash! And the Reds approve of this beatdown with TWO Thumbs Up!" Sarge stated...giving two thumbs up.
Scourge began wailing on Crash with repeated rights to the skull of the bandicoot, anger and viciousness in every strike that he laid on the bandicoot! He then picked up Crash and threw him HARD into the steel steps, knocking them over. He walked over to Crash and grabbed him before slamming his head onto the lower-steps repeatedly before stomping his head into them! He then picked up Crash, dragged him away from the steps AND RAGING SCOURGE ON THE FLOOR!
"Damn, the Raging Scourge on the floor! Scourge is just POUNDING on Crash here! What for?! WHY?!" Church questioned.
"Scourge has plenty of good reasons! I don't know what they are, but they are good dammit!" Sarge stated.
Scourge picked up Crash and threw him into the ring before sliding in himself. He stalked the bandicoot as he groggily made his way back to his feet. Crash turned around in a daze...
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...SCOURGE WITH THE SPEAR!
"And the SPEAR on Crash! The exclamation point! Crash got the DQ victory, but Scourge has just hurt poor Crash! What for dammit?! What brought this on?!" Church questioned.
"Shut up, Blue, and you'll find out because the King has himself a mic!" Sarge stated.
Scourge looked down at the writhing Crash, the crowd booing him, chanting "YOU SUCK! YOU SUCK!" before kneeling down to him and began speaking...
"...I'm TIRED of this shit...I'm TIRED of overrated Destined come into Rumbles unannounced and screw up the whole match so I'm cheated out of victory...I'm TIRED of STUPID MARSUPIALS like you falling out of the sky out of nowhere and keeping me from the Final Clash main event...I am TIRED of BEING DENIED MY THRONE BY YOU ALL! ...I'm tired of this crap...and I'm doing something about it. Because the gloves are off now...I'm pissed, and I'm not letting things slip through my fingers anymore. I'm the King of the f*ckin' World, and at Final Clash...I WILL be the TWO-TIME Mr. Money in the Bank...and at Pride & Glory...I WILL be the NEW WWE Toon Champion! And if ANYONE...whether it be you or anyone else...wants to be a hero and get in my way...just know that will be the worst decision you'll ever make because I will put you down for GOOD! I'm reclaiming my throne...at ANY costs! Deal with it. ...All Hail the King, baby."
Scourge dropped the mic on Crash's head before standing up and exiting the ring much to thunderous boos from the crowd. Scourge simply kept his scowl on his face as he backed up the ramp, and raised his hands with rock horns signs, while Crash recovered in the ring, an angry frown on his face.
"Well...Scourge has made it cleared. He's TIRED of coming up short, and wants to change it. And with how he spelled it, he seems he's ready to destroy anyone that's gonna stop him." Church stated.
"Scourge has my support in this! He deserves to be Champion, but people keep coming out of nowhere to take it from him! Well not anymore! He wants his throne, and he'll get it! Whatever it takes!" Sarge stated.
"This was a message sent to not only Crash, but to all his opponents at Final Clash AND Pride & Glory! He wants to get back on top, and he's a hog possessed with it!" Church said.
One man who no longer wanted to be a joke...
"Well I am tired of all my hard work amounting for shit...I am tired of being seen as a joke..." Cage said.
Last night, rose to the occasion...
Johnny Cage hits the Caged Fury on Colt Anderson, and then raises the Internet Title.
"Cage did it! Cage has done it!" Church's voiceover said.
And now looks to further establish himself and his title...
...with an Open Challenge.
"Hell, I'll say that next week, I am throwing out an Internet Title Open Challenge! I am going to go out to that ring, and I will defend the belt against whoever wants a crack at it!" Cage proclaimed.
And now...that Open Challenge will be...
...a Triple Threat Match!
Clips are shown of Cage hitting various moves such as a Dropkick, Suplex, Clothesline, DDT, and more, all the while faces of wrestlers from UCA and others companies flash throughout.
Who will answer the Challenge and enter the Triple Threat...
...and will Johnny Cage survive next week as Internet Champion?
Cage hits the Shadow Kick, Nut Punch, and Caged Fury on opponents before raising his title as his voice is heard.
"...Know what you won't get...a new Champion, because this belt is staying with me for a LONG time..."
All this and more on UCA Monday Night Flame!
Tune in next week at 8/7 Central!
"A Triple Threat Match for the Internet Title...can't believe that's being done to a favorite of mine! But he's the one who made the original Open Challenge, and I KNOW that Cage will retain LIKE A BOSS!" Sarge exclaimed. "...Now by this point, Church would make irrelevant reply, so why hasn't he? Because he's in the ring...ready to start off on the contract signing for MARIO'S IMMINENT WIN AT FINAL CLASH!"
Indeed, Church was in the ring which had a table set up and two chairs seated on opposite sides of it. A contract was laying on the table, and the Blue soldier had a mic in his hand before speaking.
"Everybody, it's TIME for the moment you've been waiting all night for. And that is the OFFICIAL contract signing for the World Heavyweight Title Final Clash Main Event! As told to me by Force, I will be hosting this contract signing, so let's get this going and bring out the guys involved." Church stated.
"First off, please welcome to the ring...the winner of the UCA Royal Rumble Match...YAMATO 'MATT' ISHIDA!" Church exclaimed.
("Resurrected" by Peroxywhy?gen)
The crowd exploded into thunderous cheers as the lights turned to a flickering blue, and Matt Ishida came on the stage, wearing a jacket over a blue shirt with the image of a wolf on the front of it, and the words "Resurrected Friendship" and dark blue jeans and sneakers. He looked out to the crowd with a calm expression before nodding at them and making his way down the ramp. He enters the ring as he looks at the crowd and takes his side of the table in the ring.
"And here comes Matt Ishida, the next man who will try valiantly to win the World Title from Mario...only to fall to the greatness before him! That's right folks, Matt's resurrection will be no match for the Greatest Champion Ever!" Sarge stated.
"And now..." Church began. "Please welcome next...the longest-reigning and current UCA Heavyweight Champion of the World...SUPER MARIO!"
("Holy Diver" by Killswitch Engage)
The crowd booed mercilessly at the sound of the music, and Mario came out from the back in his classic red and blue attire, World Title over his shoulder and his body a bit banged up from last night. He stared down at the ring, more specifically Matt Ishida, and then made his way down the ramp. He climbed up the steps, and slowly entered the ring, raising his title and shouting "GREATEST CHAMPION EVER!" at the booing crowd, though kept his eyes on Matt.
"And here comes the glorious Red himself, Mario! The longest-reigning UCA World Champion, and the man who will RETAIN at Final Clash! You heard me, dirtbags, Mario will retain! And if you don't like it, then go make your minds like Caboose's!" Sarge said.
Mario and Matt stared off from opposite sides of the table as Church spoke. "Alright, you two, let's get started. I rather not leave Sarge alone at the commentary table longer than I have to, considering his idiocy." Sarge only grumbled from his position as a response.
Mario and Matt slowly sat down in their seats, still staring at each other as Church again spoke. "Alright you two, I have in my hands the contract for your main event title match at Final Clash. When you two sign it, it'll make the match official and put in stone your Path to Final Clash." Church laid down the contract on the table. "And there are mics for each of you, so if you have anything to say each other before you make this official, get it out right now."
Mario was the first to grab his mic and stared at Matt a little more. "Well, isn't this-a scene familiar? Me, Super Mario, as World Champion, and going on to headline-a Final Clash in a blockbuster main event! Where have we seen this scenario before?" Mario tapped his chin in mock thought for a second. "Oh right...LAST YEAR! Where I headlined Final Clash as World Champion and came out VICTORIOUS! And spoiler alert: it's going to be the EXACT same scenario this year, with the SAME World Title reign! Back-to-back Final Clash main events! Except...there's one slight difference. See, last year I faced a brooder turned degenerate hedgehog...and this year...I face a wannabe rocker who thinks being 'resurrected' means anything...funny how things are different like that..."
"I'm sorry, that supposed to be an insult or something?" Matt questioned, now having his own mic. "If it was, then congratulations, it was VERY funny. Almost as funny as the fact that I have to face an overrated fatass who does plumbing for a living. Yeah, pretty damn funny right?
The crowd laughed as Mario scowled. "Oh haha, how hilarious Matt. Nice comeback. Too bad all the comebacks in the world won't save you in five weeks. You see, do you REALIZE who you are up against?! You are facing the G.O.A.T.! The Greatest of All Time! You are facing the only man to win the Grand Slam in both WWE and WCW! The man who has won a World Title in EVERY company he has been in! A legend in EVERY place he's been a part of! The man who last night, CONQUERED the Chamber for the SECOND time! RETAINING his title CLEANLY! I am-"
"The guy who's better than everybody, Greatest Champion Ever, nobody else is on your level, blah blah blah, say something we HAVEN'T heard before." Matt interrupted. "You keep running your mouth week in and week out, and I think I speak for everybody else when I say we're SICK OF IT!" The crowd exploded with cheers at this proclamation. "Now, I won't lie man, you ARE one of the greatest of all time, no matter what anybody says. Your accomplishments no doubt give you a BIG claim for 'best ever,' I ain't denying that. But here's the thing..." Matt leaned in and spoke. "...I...don't...care!"
The crowd cheered loudly, chanting "Yes! Yes! Yes!" as Matt continued. "I don't care if you've done all that, dude! I told you last night, it didn't MATTER to me who won the Elimination Chamber, if it was you or one of the others! 'Cause I'm gonna win in five weeks either way! It just so happened that you won...and I don't think YOU realize who you're facing! See man, you're facing a guy who you've NEVER faced before, a guy who's more determined and passionate about this than he's ever been about anything in his life! A guy who, after going through hell, is RESURRECTED, and won't be stopped no matter what you throw at him! That World Title on your shoulder...that isn't just a want to me, it's a NEED! I need to win that title so I can finally complete my resurrection and make everything I went through worth it! And if you think YOU'RE going to keep me from that...sorry dude, but you got another thing coming!"
Mario simply shook his head. "Matt Ishida, do you even know the FOLLY of attempting such a thing?! Do you even know of all the names that have DARED to try and end me for good in UCA! Let me list off the names: Sora, Cloud Strife, D-Hedgeration X, Link, Sly Cooper, Ben Tennyson, Fox McCloud, Red, Tails, Knuckles, even SONIC THE HEDGEHOG could not defeat me! They all fell, one-by-one, to my World Title reign! What makes YOU any different from them?! Because of a little SHTICK you got going on right now?! Oh please, you aren't all that! You are just a man who finally gathered the guts to return, and by some lucky miracle, managed to win the Royal Rumble! You got lucky when you came back into the business...but your luck runs out at Final Clash! Because when it comes to the two of us...it's obvious who makes it count...and who simply drops the ball."
Matt narrowed his eyes. "Care to explain that, dude? 'Cause I really want to know what you mean by that. But then again, with a guy as in love with himself like you, I shouldn't be surprised you think that at all."
"Hmph...I'll be glad to tell." Mario smirked. "See...you started out in WWE. Had a great career there, still ongoing in fact now that you are back. Even managed to gain a World Twice twice. But let's go over some things...2005...FIRST World Title in an Elimination Chamber! MATT HAS REALIZED THE DREAM...then you proceeded to lose it one month later and MISSED OUT on the MAIN EVENT of WRESTLEMANIA! You couldn't pull through when you got it to reach the big dance. And then 2009...you win Money in the Bank...CASH-IN! ANOTHER WORLD TITLE! Great reign from Matt! How wonderful! Then...a month before Mania 26...you CHOKE...AGAIN! You LOSE the World Title in the Chamber and MISS OUT ON THE MAIN EVENT OF MANIA AGAIN! You FAILED when you got even CLOSE to the big match! Because you CAN'T HACK being a TRUE main event player! Whenever you get close to the golden crown, you SLIP and you FALL! And if that happens...I can only IMAGINE how badly you'll CHOKE being IN the main event of a big show! You FINALLY get the match...only to FAIL when the lights are on brightest! Because THAT is what you are BEST at!"
Matt narrowed his eyes at Mario, who simply chuckled. "You are just a choker, a man who simply isn't cut out for the big matches, big stage, and bright lights who manages to get a few moments in the sun every now and then before dropping back into obscurity. That's what you are...unlike ME. Unlike me, who is a man who KNOWS when to win when it's BIG and BRIGHTEST! Unlike you, who is main eventing a big stage for the first time, I HAVE MAIN EVENTED EVERY BIG STAGE YOU CAN THINK OF! WrestleNation, WrestleMania, Final Clash, Star Ways, WrestleVersary, WrestleLegion, Starcade, and so much more! And I have WON at every stage in those big matches at some point! I AM a big match player! I CAN win when it matters the most! UNLIKE YOU! So when a man with the ultimate big stage main event experience faces a man who CHOKES when it comes to even GETTING it...THE FORMER WINS!"
Mario chuckled as the crowd booed him loudly chanting "Overrated!" and Mario simply replied. "Overrated, but better than all of you any day of the week." The crowd booed even louder and Mario chuckled. "Matt Ishida...see...I'm better than you in every conceivable way. I've got better accomplishments, I've got more main event and grand stage experience than you'll EVER have...and I can STAY on top unlike you! I can KEEP what I have! I'm a man who is always at the top of his game, who always manages to be the main event, and is always relevant no matter what! You? Once the Attitude Era of WWE passed...you couldn't keep hold of anything if your life counted on it. Your moments of grandeur were short-lived, the moments you lost a World Title you became nothing for long periods, and you just couldn't succeed past being a garbage wrestler. And hey...at least I didn't lose my lovely Peach that I love so much to my best friend because of myself, I mean that would be just pathetic and weak."
The crowd went "Ooooooohhhh" as Matt frowned angrily as Mario grabbed the contract. "Matt...you lost everything and became a depressed, disgraceful wreck because you didn't have what it takes. And at Final Clash, I remind you that THAT is your true place when I beat you! In five weeks...know that I am STOMPING this damn resurrection into the ground. And that'll be the price...for challenging the Greatest...Champion...Ever."
Mario then dropped his mic and grabbed his pen, signing the contract on the dotted line. The crowd booed him to hell, chanting "MARIO SUCKS! MARIO SUCKS!" as Mario dropped the contract, his part in the match agreed upon with a smarmy little grin on his face. Matt simply stared at Mario with a frown on his face, angry eyes boring right into Mario before he spoke.
"...You know...for once...you're right." Matt admitted, the crowd booing and Mario looking surprised, though grinning at this. "Yeah, I DID lose everything. Yeah, I DID hit rock bottom because of my own mistakes! I've failed in getting the main event of the grand stage every time before! I've never had a match as big as this! And you have always stayed on top, man! And yeah, maybe on PAPER, I'm the underdog of this fight! But let me tell you something Mario...all the hell I went through...makes me stronger than you'll EVER be in the end!" Mario simply laughed at that declaration. "Yeah, I know, so hard to grasp for you ain't it? A guy who's never really hit a true low since becoming a main eventer, what with you sitting in your cozy little spot all the time, looking down on everything and never fighting for your life for what you have. You must think I'm crazy...but dude...I had to FIGHT! I had to CLAW! And I had to get through the worst time in my life to get back in the game, to actually DO SOMETHING about my predicament! And guess what? ...I did it! I fought through it all, and came back! I found what it took to survive it all when it would have broken a lot of other guys! Hell, let's face it, dude. If you went through what I did, you'd be sucking your thumb in a corner while Bowser took over the Mushroom Kingdom in an hour!"
The crowd went "Oooohhh!" as Mario looked livid and was about to retort, but Matt cut him off. "NO! You already ran your mouth, man, now it's MY turn! You couldn't handle the hell I went through, the loss I suffered because YOU never hit rock bottom, and wouldn't know what to do! But I did! I went through it all, and the fact that I am standing here now IN SPITE of it shows that I'm stronger than you'll ever be! I'll say this man...a lot of people have tried to stop you...they all failed. But I'm different from everybody you've faced to this point, Mario, 'cause I'm the one guy you CAN'T keep down no matter what! Every guy you've faced before me just WANTED to beat you...I NEED to beat you! You can throw a lot of the PAST in my face, but at the end of the day dude, this is the PRESENT, and none of it'll matter in five weeks! Because at Final Clash, all that'll matter is who's tougher, who's more determined, and who wants it more! And dammit, I've got you beat there man, whether you like it or not! And that's what scares you more than anyone else, losing all you have like that, and falling to the bottom you KNOW you can't get out of!"
The crowd was deafening, chanting "RESURRECTED! RESURRECTED!" as Matt spoke once more. "Mario...for the past damn year, you've cheated your way through most of your reign. You've screwed guys over left and right, and kept an iron grip at the top for your own egotistical BS. You've held down a lot of guys, and you've screamed your crap so much, I think ears have bled. All so you can avoid the true taste of failure that you're SCARED of! And you know what, we've had ENOUGH of it! Dude, every fan in this arena and the FWM is ready for it to end, and at Final Clash, I do just that! You can't stop me, Mario! I REFUSE to let you! 'Cause too much has happened for me to lose now of all times! Resurrected ain't just a gimmick...it's WHAT and WHO I am, and I'll complete my personal journey of redemption by winning the UCA World Title at Final Clash! I'm gonna prove to you that I can be the big star you say I can't be, and WIN the big match! And when I beat you...YOU'LL be the pathetic and weak one when you're a crying, broken, whiny mess, needing your Yoshi to go change your diaper!"
Mario was practically glowering at Matt with anger who took the contract in his hands. "Mario...this is the biggest match of my career in stage, opponent, stakes...everything. And for everybody that has stuck by me and supported me...I PROMISE to take down the Greatest Champion Ever and kick your ass all over Texas! So be afraid, man...be VERY afraid...for I'm coming to tear your kingdom down for good! I'm gonna win when it counts the most as you say...and walk out of Arlington, Texas...the NEW UCA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! And that...will be the Greatest Thing...EVER..."
Matt then threw the mic away as he took the pen and signed the contract as well, throwing the contract down once done, making the match OFFICIAL. The crowd was practically roaring as Matt and Mario stared each other down, standing out of their chairs, never taking their eyes off each other. Church grabbed the contract off the table and spoke.
"Well there you have it...it's OFFICIAL! Super Mario versus Matt Ishida for the UCA World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of Final Clash! And as you can tell, both guys are pretty determined to win for their own rea-"
"You know Matt..." Mario suddenly cut off Church with his mic. "You like to think you're hot stuff, that you ARE different from those before you. That somehow, you are BETTER than the Greatest Champion Ever. But that's just because you haven't had a TASTE...a taste of what Super Mario can TRULY do. And this is a Contract Signing, so might as well-"
MARIO NAILED MATT WITH A RIGHT ACROSS THE TABLE! Matt fell down as Church immediately hightailed it out of the ring, and Mario pushed the table away, beginning to lay fists on Matt Ishida as the crowd booed loudly.
"HAHAHA! Look at our Champion! Look at the awesome beating he is delivering to Matt Ishida right now! Oh applaud the brains of the Greatest Champion Ever! Truly, applaud it!" Sarge cheered.
"TYPICAL of Mario!" Church said as he was back at the table with his headshot. "Cheapshotting Matt and beating him down because what he said got under his skin! Just freakin' typical! How many times have we seen this?! Oh yeah...TOO MANY TO FREAKIN' COUNT!"
"Hey, this is how contract signings in wrestling NORMALLY go! Mario's just following the unwritten rule of them and giving him the beating he deserves at the same time! It's what a good Red does!" Sarge stated.
Mario had now resorted to stomping the Destined out for several moments before picking up Matt and throwing him into the corner and then began to punch him out there as well! After seven seconds of this, Mario gave a kick to the head before backing up and taking in the booing crowd. He then sneered and held out his hands and shouted "SO MUCH FOR RESURRECTED HUH?!" The crowd booed louder as Mario chuckled and turned back to Matt...
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...who caught Mario with a kick to the gut! With Mario stunned, Matt then delivered fists to Mario's skull, the crowd rallying behind the Destined! Matt backed up Mario to the center of the ring, and delivered more rights to the head before bouncing off the ropes! Mario tries for the FIRE ARM-IT'S DUCKED! Matt bounces off the ropes and nails a Single-Leg Running Dropkick to Mario's jaw! Matt kips back to his feet as the crowd chants his name feverishly, the Destined taking his jacket off and throwing it down to the ground intensely.
"And Matt has taken the lead here in this match! He's got Mario down, and he looks ready to put Mario in his place! The crowd is FIRMLY behind Matt! They want to see Mario DROPPED!" Church shouted.
"NO NO NO! The man should not come out on top here! Mario threw the first shot! And as a Red, throwing the first means he will win! IT'S SIMPLE LOGIC!" Sarge shouted.
Matt grabbed Mario and picked him up, holding the head and placing the arm over his own! The crowd popped as Matt had Mario set for the Rocker Smash!
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...and Mario RAKES the eyes! The crowd boos as Matt lets go of the plumber, covering his eyes in pain! He stumbles around a bit before turning around INTO A SPINNING SPINEBUSTER!
"And Mario takes the CHEAP route and rakes the eye to get the upper hand! SPINNING SPINEBUSTER! Mario has once again taken control of this situation!" Church stated.
"As it should be! Mario used his intelligence to prove himself superior over the CHOKER! Why can't this dirty Blue realize that Mario is such a SUPERIOR RED! I mean, seriously, are all Blues this dumb?! ...Wait, they are." Sarge said.
Mario stood holding his head as he sneered at Matt...then turned his attention to the table in the ring. He suddenly gained an evil grin before going over to the table, and pulled it to a side of the ring. He adjusted the table's position for a bit before getting it right and then went to Matt, making sure to kick his head as he was trying to get up. He picked up the Destined, then placed him in a Fireman's Carry...
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"Uh-oh...Mario thinking NINTENDOZER through the TABLE!" Church stated.
"DO IT MARIO! SHOW HIM WHAT IT MEANS TO CHALLENGE YOU!" Sarge shouted.
Mario chuckled before running towards the table with Matt on his shoulders...
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...Matt gets off Mario's shoulders at the last second and lands behind him! Mario, ticked, stops himself before hitting the table and turns around! He tries for a clothesline, but Matt ducks it! Mario turns around again-ENZIGURI TO THE SKULL! Mario was dazed on his feet as Matt stood, grabbed and set up Mario...
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...ROCKER SMASH THROUGH THE TABLE!
"AND MARIO JUST GOT ROCKER SMASHED THROUGH WOOD! MARIO'S ATTACK BACKFIRED, AND NOW HE'S THE ONE WAKING UP WITH SPLINTERS IN THE MORNING!" Church shouted.
"OH NO! OUR CHAMPION! YOU DAMN BARBARIAN, MATT! HOW DARE YOU DO THIS! ONLY A MINDLESS HARDCORE IDIOT LIKE YOU WOULD DO THAT TO HIM!" Sarge shouted.
"YOU IDIOT, MARIO STARTED THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE! HE SHOULD BLAME HIMSELF FOR THAT HAPPENING IN THE FIRST PLACE!" Church exclaimed.
Mario was laid out across the now broken table as Matt slowly stood, shaking out any remaining pain in his body. He then looked down...and saw the World Title laying just a few feet away. He went over and grabbed it, lifting it off the ground. He stared at it intensely before at Mario still down among the table debris...
...before raising the title high for all to see, the crowd exploding, chanting "NEXT WORLD CHAMP! NEXT WORLD CHAMP!" as he silently proclaimed he would win at Final Clash!
"And Matt stands tall tonight, the World Title in his hand for all to see! Is this a sign of things to come when Final Clash comes?! Is Matt the next World Heavyweight Champion?!" Church questioned.
"NO! He is NOT! No way, if Mario is to EVER lose his title - which is the most improbable thing EVER...of all time... - he won't lose it to a LOSER like Matt! Matt's resurrection means squat! Mario will prove that in five weeks!" Sarge stated.
"We'll see about that, Sarge, but on this night, Matt gets one over on Mario! But with plenty of time left before the big event, no telling what will go down between these two as Final Clash gets closer!" Church stated.
"Well either way, this night has been absolutely chaotic, and a thrill ride! And it's ONLY the first night on the build to Final Clash! As a proud Red, I can say with certainty, that the Path to Final Clash was started on the right foot!" Sarge stated.
"For once, I agree with you Sarge! And you can bet that it's only going to get crazier from here! We're all out of time everybody! I'm Leonard L. Church of the Blues!" Church stated.
"And I'm Sarge, the GREAT Leader of the Reds!" Sarge stated. "And we'll see you all next week!"
"Goodnight everybody!" Church stated.
The show ends with Matt getting on a turnbuckle, and raising the World Title high as he looked strongly at the Final Clash sign, Mario still laying broken amid the table debris. The shows logo appeared at the bottom right-hand of the screen as the show slowly fades to black.
UCA Monday Night Flame Results
Knuckles the Echidna vs Edward Elric goes to No Contest
Sora def. Ratchet
Bowser def. Senji Kiyomasa (Qualifies for Money in the Bank)
Hope the Hedgehog def. Jason Krueger by DQ (Jason retains Intercontinental Championship)
Tifa Lockhart def. Sally Acorn, Agent Tex, and Samus Aran (New No. 1 Contender for Women's Championship)
Blue Oak def. Sly Cooper
Gold def. Riku (Qualifies for Money in the Bank)
Crash Bandicoot def. Scourge the Hedgehog by DQ
Final Clash Match Card
World Heavyweight Championship Match: Super Mario (c) vs Matt Ishida
Women's Championship Match: Lightning Farron (c) vs Tifa Lockhart
Cruiserweight Championship: Tidus (c) vs Sora
Hell in a Cell Match: Red vs Blue Oak
Wolfgang vs Gordon Freeman
Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Crash Bandicoot vs Toad vs Johnny Cage vs Scourge the Hedgehog vs Sonic the Hedgehog vs Bowser vs Gold vs ? vs ? vs ?
A/N; And there! The first Flame on the Path to Final Clash is FINALLY finished! I got a full steam working on this, but slowed down as laziness and others factors got in the way! But here's to hoping the wait was worth it! Lots happened as Gold returned and qualified for MITB, Green vs Kiva was made, Scourge with a message sent, and Matt and Mario with a HEATED and EMPHATIC Contract signing to end Flame! What's going to happen next week?! Who knows?! Just have to find out on the next Flame!
As always, if you have suggestions, make sure to PM them to me and I will consider them at the least. Hope you enjoyed this chapter, and MAKE SURE to leave a review! Because reviews are loved and appreciated! :D Until next time!