WFPW DESTINY OF MILAN 2023 KICKOFF PRE-SHOW
Venue: Mediolanum Forum
Date: February 19th, 2023
State/City: Milan, Italy
(The beginning of "Destiny" by NEFFEX started playing as the bronze streets of Milan are shown in animated style with multiple buildings, churches, and statues being brought up from the ground as the Italian Flag flashed across the screen. The bold white words of "DESTINY OF MILAN" began coming onto the flag one letter at a time before the letters shifted to having a teal blue trim before the logo burst to inside of the current arena where 11,500 fans are in attendance for the fourth stop on the launch tour. The big arena had three sets of scaling red chairs where fans were staring to settle in with many more in the hallways getting dinner or meeting wrestlers. The arena structure was the ring in the middle surrounded by the normal black barricade and black mats outside with the lone announce table ringside towards the back of the arena. There were four rows of red chairs all around the ring and leading up on both sides of the entrance ramp. There were stairs near front row to four more rows of upper seating capped off by blue hand rails and then there is the two upper floors of main seating left to account for all around the arena. The titantron is a cylinder-shaped LED screen with the arena logo on a plaque just underneath and a black curtain to obstruct backstage. A green carpet led the way down to the ring as it was a smaller ramp than usual. The ring itself had the black apron coverings with the WFPW logo (north and south) and the show logo (east and south) on them. The ring ropes are green, white, and red to represent the colors of the Italian Flag along with the turnbuckle pads being pure white with the show logo on them.)
"Hello everybody! Welcome to Destiny of Milan! I'm Russ Markley and I'm here with two esteemed guests ready to provide commentary for tonight's supercard event. Please welcome at this time, Greg Justice, my loyal broadcast partner, and the CEO and Commissioner of World Frontier Pro Wrestling, Hank Strongbow Williams!" Russ greeted the fans and viewers watching at home on their mobile devices.
(The cameras cut to the announce table as Russ, Greg, and Hank get themselves settled in for the cameras to zoom in on them. Russ wore his natural black tuxedo, Greg wore a purple dress shirt, black sports blazer, blue jeans, and black dress shoes, and Hank wore a navy blue track suit with the WFPW logo on a white patch on his left side. They were getting their headsets working and the camera monitors showed them close ups of the action.)
WFPW Commentators
Russ Markley ( foureyeswonder), Greg Justice ( InGregWeTrust), and Hank Strongbow Williams ( WFPWHank)
"This is the Destiny of Milan kickoff pre-show! Tonight, we are finishing up the cruiserweight qualifiers for the upcoming tournament and it is always an exciting prospect to see these fantastic smaller men in action, Hank," Russ complimented.
"That's why I wanted them to be apart of this growing company. There is so many great high-flyers out there and I've taken on a few tough customers back in my own wrestling days. I wasn't as fast as them, but they sure know how to keep moving against the bigger boys," Hank stated.
"Tonight, we have Martin Rolli of Italy himself about to take on Bandido as Martin asked Hank about making his match main event so he could perform last in his country. I think that was a nice gesture to give him," Greg added as he looked at Hank with a nod.
"I've worked with Martin for a couple years and he's worked under me so I wanted give him something special for the hard work he put in. A big opportunity in his home country and I hope he makes the most of it," Hank stated.
"Well, speaking of qualifiers, we have our first match on the pre-show set to be for the tournament as we get set for in-ring action!" Russ interjected.
("Jane" by Jefferson Starship)
(A small cheer rang throughout the arena as the graphics of "INSERT COOL PHOTO HERE" and a drawn orange appeared to signify the King of Sloth Style's arrival. Orange Cassidy comes out in his natural attire with Chuck Taylor behind him wearing a "BEST FRIENDS!" tye dye t-shirt, blue jeans, and black boots as he hyped the crowd up for his teammate. Orange carried a black backpack with him as he made his way down the ramp giving out his left hand to be slapped.)
AEW International Champion
Orange Cassidy ( orangecassidy)
"The following contest is set for one-fall and it is a qualifying match for the tournament to crown the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Champion! Introducing first, representing All Elite Wrestling and Best Friends, being accompanied by Chuck Taylor, from wherever he feels like, weighing in at whatever, he is the current AEW International Champion, "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy!" Astrid Ostberg announced as she would be the head announcer of the evening with her black suit, white dress shirt, and red tie on holding the microphone.
WFPW Ring Announcer
Astrid Ostberg ( RealAstrid_LAW)
"Orange Cassidy now in his fourth month with the title ever since he won it from PAC back in November and Orange has been consistent in AEW taking on all comers for his title. Tonight, he takes the chance to fight to compete for another title," Russ stated.
"I love his unique style. Sometimes, the least amount of effort can get you out of crucial things," Hank added.
(Orange made it ringside with Chuck patting his back and speaking to him as Orange took his backpack off sliding it in the ring. He rolled in before unzipping his object and bringing out his title holding it in his left hand before putting up a half effort thumbs up to the crowd.)
("Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bob Jovi)
(The crowd cheered a little bit louder as a scruffy man with long brown curly hair and a goatee came out wearing a ripped denim jacket, black tights, and maroon boots. He shoved his hands in his pockets before screaming "ITALY IS MY BATTLEFIELD TONIGHT!" thrusting both fists in the air coming down the ramp. The graphics showed a black background and John Pilsken in white bold lettering with a red trim and the J made to look like a red rattlesnake.)
John Pilsken ( JPilsken)
"And his opponent, from St. Paul, Minnesota, weighing 186 lbs., John Pilsken!" Astrid announced.
"A little history on this man as he comes to us from the indies themselves doing work around Combat Zone Wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, and Over The Top Wrestling. He's also done some European work in wXw and PROGRESS as well as in Japan with NOAH. He's only 28 years old at that," Greg stated.
"To add on further, he's won the CZW World Tag Team Championship with Nathan Crowley and was a finalist in the 2021 Tournament of Death before taking the pin. He's got some accolades to boast about and this could potentially be another one," Russ added.
(John came stomping down the ramp before coming ringside and diverting to attacking Chuck Taylor and shove him into the barricade with his music stopping. The crowd switched to booing this man, bud John hit multiple boots to Chuck's face taking him out of the equation. The referee for this match is John Howard, who sports spiky brunette hair, as the official scolds John for attacking a non-participant. John throws off his jacket and gets on the apron heading inside kicking the backpack over the top rope.)
Orange Cassidy just stares down John with an unamused look as he slips his title out east and takes off his jacket before John comes over stealing the sunglasses off the International Champion as he puts them on to the chagrin of the crowd. He flexes his muscles and does some over exaggerated walking around in a circle before Cassidy hit him with a low effort left hand chop to the chest which started the bell. John looked really confused as Cassidy puts his hands up and into his pockets as John chopped Orange back daring him to hit him. Orange started up his kicks and John was eternally annoyed as he waited for Orange to do his routine. He even returned some low effort kicks of his own mocking Cassidy putting his hands up in a shrugging motion. Orange started using his right hand to hit low effort palm strikes to John's chest, but John pushed his arm away and slapped Orange across the face!
"The ultimate sign of disrespect as Orange Cassidy just got bitchslapped. John followed the routine, but he's not playing games for too long," Hank stated.
John kicked Cassidy in the stomach hammering the back multiple times getting his opponent up in the upper right corner hitting strike after strike after strike before whipping Cassidy over to the opposing corner, but OC just slipped out west with his hands back in the pockets. John goes outside before OC hits the surprise Superkick knocking the glasses off John's eyes! OC picked up his glasses and put them on before his hands returned to his pockets. OC gets John up before bouncing his head off the apron as John goes down to one knee. He slips John in and rolls in himself before stalking John as the brawler rose. OC hit multiple Dropkicks and kept getting John down before picking John up by the chin whipping him to the upper right corner, but John hit a chop making OC back off!
"OC looking for his comeback, but John hits the chop! That echoed off solid flesh!" Greg exclaimed.
Orange grabbed his chest going to the west ropes as John brings OC out hooking both arms hitting a Double Underhook Suplex as he then grabbed OC by the shoulders. He sent multiple knee strikes into the back as the International Champion had to endure them. John pushed OC down to pin him.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but OC kicked out!
John punches the head a few times pinning OC down by the shoulders again!
"1…2…" The ref counted, but OC kicked out with his legs turning on his left side!
John huffed getting OC up bringing him over to slam his face in the upper left corner and did so five more time rapidly. He kicked OC down into a sitting position before backing to the upper right corner running to hit a Drive-By Corner Kick to OC's face making the champion spit out! John got booed heavily for his antics as he grabbed OC up by the head hitting various European Uppercuts and making OC hang onto the east ropes before John takes OC into the middle to lock in a Full Nelson Hold. He waved OC around as Chuck Taylor had come to and he slapped the apron chastising John for attacking him as John screamed back at him.
"Chuck Taylor got attacked before this match if you are just joining us now, John locking in the Full Nelson Hold on Orange Cassidy. Expressing his technical prowess right here," Russ observed.
OC started getting the crowd behind him as he moved out a little bit kicking at John's knees freeing himself, ducking a left punch, whipping off the north ropes, and hitting his signature Superman Punch to John getting big cheers. OC started rallying fans behind him getting John up and lifted John overhead trying for Beach Break, but John fell on his back rolling up OC.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but OC kicks out going on his stomach!
John smacked the mat in frustration as he grabbed the head of OC locking in the Bulldog Choke wrenching hard on the neck of his opponent. OC looked at the north ropes crawling as slowly as he could, but John had him locked down and he began puffing his cheeks. The champion was in trouble as Chuck turned to the crowd getting them hyped up as he held his head. John wrenched harder to arch his body, but OC slipped his head out of the tight hold before hitting a Headbutt to John knocking him away. OC would then lock John in a Mousetrap Rollup Pin as the referee got down.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but John would kick out after 2!
"Orange Cassidy is always pulling out those escape routes when he needs them," Greg remarked.
OC gets on his knees and wiping his brow of sweat as John is recovering on his side and now, the International Champion grabs John up bending him forward. He tries lifting for a Piledriver, but John wouldn't budge reversing with a Back Body Drop on the champ. OC grabbed his back as John kicked the head multiple times of his opponent. He hit a quick Leg Drop and hooked both legs for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, but OC kicked out at 2.6!
John gets up along with OC by his head hitting a knee to the head before whipping off west only to get hit with a Running Crossbody by OC! The crowd cheered as John gets picked up and lifted over the head as OC hits Beach Break making John flat in the middle! OC hooked a leg and went for the pin!
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as OC picks up the win!
("Jane" by Jefferson Starship)
"Here is your winner, the AEW International Champion, "Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy!" Astrid announced from outside the ring.
A brief instant replay showed off the Full Nelson Hold and the Bulldog Choke before John would be silenced with a Running Crossbody by OC. This would be followed up with Beach Break and the pin as OC gets the victory.
ADVANCING TO THE TOURNAMENT: ORANGE CASSIDY
"OC looked like he was in a bit of a pickle, but he managed to slither out of this," Hank stated.
"John was looking for his own big move, but OC was fast enough to react and get the momentum for his finisher to end off with his spot sealed in the tournament," Russ stated.
(The graphic from British Invasion shows up once more as Orange Cassidy was slotted into an empty spot with the American Flag just underneath him. The referee raised his right arm and Chuck retrieved his title handing it off as OC holds it up proudly as Chuck pats his back whispering encouraging words to him.)
"Lots more to come here on the pre-show as our main event takes a look at "Diehard" Anna DeMarco seeking revenge on Danny Jackpot after she blames him for spoiling her debut match back in England," Russ stated.
"She can throw the blame around to whoever she wants, but personally, skills do play a role in this roundtable and the other team had a bit more cohesiveness than her team members. Her team was tagging each and every free second they could spare, but Harmonia and Molly's team just had more teamwork to throw around," Hank explained.
"She might get you with the chain next, Hank. It's First Blood for these two and let's talk about the main card. We have Matt Hardy reuniting with his former Kingdom stable members Matt Taven and Michael Bennett as they take on The Reformation in six-man tag team action," Greg promoted.
"The Reformation has been haunted by Brandon Duke and his announcement of a flock coming to WFPW. We are told that his flock will debut tonight so we will have to see the fanning of their feathers and whether they seek to get mind games going against Jonathan and his group," Russ added.
"They also targeted Sara Lewis in England at British Invasion and that brought out her husband, Sami, and Jake Crist of Ohio Versus Everything. They have signed on fully with the company so bet your odds they have this flock on their minds as well," Hank explained.
("Daughters of Darkness" by Halestorm)
(The crowd cheered loudly as commentary gasped a little bit as Sara Lewis made her way out wearing a red "Darker Dreams Breed More Wishes" t-shirt, white jeans, and white sneakers as she waved out to the crowd carrying her own microphone.)
Sara Lewis ( SalemSara)
"Hey Italy!" Sara greeted as the crowd greeted her with a warm welcome. "Now, I never got the chance to respond to Brandon Duke's little sermon about how witches are some of the bigger sinners out there. He seems to think that his psychology will work on me, but he seems to not remember who he is dealing with. For the longest time, mind games were my shit. They were my main gimmick. Until I had a daughter and I wanted to be a more positive role model so Brandon, I'm no longer a sinner if I'm working to become a better person. For my daughter no less. Keep sprinkling in that bullshit you love to feed yourself, because whatever flock you have coming to this new company, I'm damn well going to stand against it. I'll have my husband and my friends if you really want to try something. You can't make someone who dabbled in the dark arts fear you, because there is nothing to fear when I became it. You're just sinking further into delusions and you are becoming a burden on this world you want to save," Sara explained as she walked around the top of the entrance getting big cheers.
("Hear Me Now" by Framing Hanley)
(The familiar theme of Brandon Duke sounded off around the arena as everyone was looking around to see if he was in attendance tonight. However, the titantron started going all static with big white noise before the cameras cut to back in South Carolina on the same church that Brandon was at the last two stops. He was standing wearing the same attire knocking on one of the pillars of the church before leaning his back against it.)
"Sara, don't try to run away. You ain't got much to change and so much to lose. You can't run away from sinning. Even when you bring in light, you're tempted to run back to the dark when it gets too bright. Don't try and say to me that you'll become better. It seems you only decided to become better when you brought life into this world when you had all the time in the world to make that transition from your darker heart. It's not bullshit I spew when people hear it being the truth. I'm a savior for this world and my mentor was like that at some point as well. My new flock will be there shortly and you'll see what we are all made of. Just don't be too afraid to look in the mirror when someone puts it in front of you," Brandon explained as he looked into the camera as it went straight to pitch black.
(The cameras cut feed back to inside the forum arena as Sara Lewis had watched every second of the promo before she raises the mic to her mouth.)
"It's hard to take you seriously when you decided to not make the flight out here. Don't screw with the new me, Brandon, because I'm not afraid to burn your flock and their feathers. There's no saving them from what I can do. Bet on that!" Sara declared before heading back to the backstage area.
("Daughters of Darkness" by Halestorm)
"Well, Sara with some strong words for Brandon. She's not the same as before and she won't be defined by her previous self. Sara is all in for her daughter on this one," Russ stated.
"Still, we are getting the debut of Brandon's flock and we have to wonder who it is consisting of with all his vague messages. He's not here allegedly, but I don't know if we take him at his word on that," Greg added.
("Wrong Side of Heaven" by Five Finger Death Punch)
(The crowd was brought back to the entrance ramp as the music started out slow and the graphics showed off stock footage of farmers working in the fields and people waving their American Flags as a new occupant stepped out. It is Caleb Collins, North Carolina Senator, and he wore a black suit with blue tie and white dress shirt tucked in as well as a flag badge and maroon wrestling boots with black laces. He put up rock signs for the crowd as he came down the ramp and messed his arm cuffs slapping some hands.)
Senator
Caleb Collins ( SeantorCollins)
"Well, here comes Caleb Collins, who is currently a sitting U.S. Senator back home in Washington, but he does have occasional stops during the month to compete," Russ stated.
"He won his debut against Pierre Bouvier at Mount Rushmore and now, it looks like he has the boots on for another challenge. He only competes once or twice a month due to his busy schedule so he's got some challenges on the mind I'm sure," Hank added.
(He came ringside shaking hands before walking around the ring and getting his microphone from a ringside worker. Caleb ran back around the front and went up the steel steps coming in from the north apron after wiping his boots. Caleb raised his fists as he nodded to Astrid and he waited for music to die down before putting his left hand in his pocket letting the crowd chant "WELCOME CALEB! WELCOME CALEB! WELCOME CALEB!")
"You guys sound like the supporters at my political rallies and fundraisers!" Caleb joked as he laughed and got a big pop. "It's always nice to see Italy, one of our great allies, coming out to support a great sport like wrestling. Give yourselves a cheer!"
(Caleb hyped up the crowd getting them to cheer for their country and their contribution to the launch tour for WFPW.)
"I know we don't have much time left on this pre-show, but I want to fill my quota for the month. As you all know, I was elected last year in the midterms to be a sitting member of the great U.S. Senate. That comes with many responsibilities and my busy schedule is packed with meetings, hearings, and legislative sessions. I worked things out with the great commissioner Hank over here to become a part-timer. Using my influence in the political realm to usher in WFPW and make it a forefront for international affairs. I came to Italy to not only support a fair ally of the United States of America, but I said during my victory speech that wrestling was going to stay on the table. I'm here to fight!" Caleb announced to a big cheer.
(The crowd cheered and cheered as Caleb took another moment to soak it all in grinning ear to ear.)
"That's why I'm announcing an open challenge. If you got the guts, let's hash it out in this ring!" Caleb declared. "I'm a patriot and I ain't afraid to get serious!"
(Caleb throws down the mic as he starts taking off his suit blazer and starts undoing his tie going to the lower right corner to use it to hang his clothes off of. He hung his jacket and tie up before unbuttoning his shirt ready for his match as Tyrone Regis comes down the ramp and waved to the camera heading up the stairs as the crowd awaited the wrestler that answered Caleb's proposal.)
("Sympathy for the Devil" by Motörhead)
(The crowd cheered loudly as fellow European and pub owner George Fortunato walked out carrying his usual cane with the golden bunny red orb and gold bunny ears on the top as he wears a black fedora with a pink and purple band around the middle, a gold and purple buttoned up dress shirt with a black sleeveless vest over it, black fingerless gloves, black slacks with a black belt attached, and black dress shoes. He showed off a cheeky grin as he bowed to the Italian fans and tipped his hat before firing off a round of confetti from his cane getting a nice reaction.)
The Cockney Flame
George Fortunato ( thewolfandthebunny)
"The following contest is set for one-fall! Introducing first, from East End, London, England, by way of Tokyo, Japan, weighing 172 lbs., representing Mad Tea Party, The Cockney Flame, George Fortunato!" Astrid announced as she then turned to Caleb. "And his opponent, from Charlotte, North Carolina, by way of Capitol Hill, Washington D.C., "Senator" Caleb Collins!"
"George stepping up for his second ever wrestling match and this is a tale of two busy men set to be read," Russ stated:
"George got a big victory in his professional wrestling debut qualifying for the Cruiserweight Championship tournament when he competed in England. This time, he's stepping onto the other side of the coin and challenging a very important man in politics," Greg added.
"One owns a pub and the other makes laws. This is kind of an ironic pairing if you ask me," Hank joked with a hearty chuckle.
(George passed his fedora onto a young Italian boy as he started undressing from his vest dropping it ringside and then he unbuttoned his shirt staring down Caleb. He flexed his new muscles showing off the navy blue suspenders hooked around them as he folded his stuff setting them up near the barricade. George got on the west apron wiping his shoes and heading inside to offer a handshake to the politician as Caleb accepts it nodding his head.)
The referee kept both men separated as they each stretched and loosened their muscles before letting them commence at the bell. Both men circled each other before they locked up and Caleb gets George in a tight headlock, but George slips out going for a backslide pin, but Caleb kicks out before a pin is uttered. They lock up again with Caleb going for another headlock and then ducking behind George grabbing the waist picking him up to slam him down for a front facelock as George battles his way up grabbing into the left arm wrenching it and then putting it behind Caleb as the crowd gasped at the chain wrestling display and Caleb nodded impressed before elbowing George three times in the head before trying to roll the pub owner up for a quick pin!
"1…2…" The ref counted as George powered out and got back to his feet!
"A nice chain wrestling display as George has adapted to the basics of the sport pretty well and Caleb is a calculated veteran himself making George think on his lessons," Hank stated.
George kicked Caleb in the gut hammering away with right punches and got Caleb in a front facelock before elbowing the head multiple times. He hits a Hip Attack pushing Caleb into the east ropes before whipping Caleb off of them and into a Dropkick on the rebound. George shimmies his shoulders a little before grabbing the legs of Caleb turning him around for the Boston Crab! Caleb screams in pain as the referee gets down to gage his tolerance as George grins widely wrenching hard on the legs as Caleb starts his crawl towards the west bottom rope as he minds his breathing. George occasionally had to pull Caleb back and sit down on his back to further lock in the hold, but Caleb kept persisting in crawling as he was near the rope grabbing it with his right hand causing a rope break! George let go upon the referee's instructions and Caleb had a buffer period using the ropes to lean on for support.
"George breaking out the trusty Boston Crab on Caleb and even if it doesn't get the job done, George did some work to the back and legs of the senator. That will help him start a foundation for where to target," Russ stated.
Caleb tries running for George, but George sweeps the legs and drops a left elbow on the chest before he splashes on Caleb for the pin.
"1…2…" The ref counted, bud Caleb kicked out at 2.5!
George put his hands on his hips as he grabbed Caleb up by the hair picking him up for a devastating Backbreaker and he holds Caleb on the right knee, but the referee ordered him to release. Caleb rolled on his stomach and held his back as George started kicking more at it, but Caleb slinked away and hit multiple right elbows to George's head backing the pub owner up. Caleb then hit a Back Forearm Smash making George spit out and lean on the south top rope! Caleb hit three chops to the chest before whipping George north and then hitting a Springboard Clothesline on the rebound! Caleb gets George up locking in the Cockney Flame in a Abdominal Stretch as Caleb wretches hard on George's body making the Englishman scream in pain! The referee checked on George, but he shook his head not giving in as the crowd got mixed with some supporting Caleb and others supporting George. Caleb kept the hold in tightly, but George powered out into a Ripcord Knee Strike taking Caleb down holding his face!
"George breaking out and a brutal knee to the face! George really showing us his new skills proudly," Greg stated.
George waited for Caleb to rise trying for a Superkick, but Caleb fell backwards before getting behind George turning around for a German Suplex! George fell on his stomach sideways and grabbed his back as Caleb got him up whipping him west as Caleb stopped him with an uppercut to the chin making George turned around to spit out saliva! Caleb then jumped hitting a Backstabber as George fell on his stomach grabbing his back. The crowd cheered both men on as Caleb sat up nodding to George out of respect for the fight so far. Caleb got to his feet shortly as he grabbed George up bending over to lift George up for the Alabama Slam as George screamed in pain!
("Go, Go, Go!" by Unknown)
(The crowd started alerting themselves to the new theme and the graphics of a football field rotating around with an angry bull logo appearing snorting smoke from the nostrils. Caleb looked over slightly confused as two male cheerleaders wearing red and black uniforms held up a white sheet with the logo in the middle as Logan Gage, Stephen Van Necro Louis Vanderbilt, Becky Knight, Fred Dixon, Cordin Jackson, and Chase Handers came out with their little mascot MiniBull running down the ramp trying to hype the confused fans ringside. Logan and his faction had varsity letterman jackets on as he had a football in hand passing it to Stephen which went to Fred which went to Cordin before it went back to Logan.)
"What are these jokers doing out here?" Greg asked.
Logan would then roll into the ring and clobber Caleb over the head with the football causing the referee to ring the bell announcing a DQ victory for Caleb. Logan had Stephen, Cordin, and Chase get in the ring as all three went over to George picking him up as he was dizzy. Logan clocked him with the football as well as George screamed holding his head. The crowd booed The Varsity Bulls as Logan held his hand to his ear soaking in the boos as he laughed out loud with his buds. However, the boos turned to quick cheers as Chelsea Forster ran out and as fast as she could revealing herself to be wearing a black Beatles t-shirt, her black bunny headband, denim jean shorts, and red combat boots. Chelsea pushed MiniBull out of the way and headed into the ring catching Cordin with a Stunner as the crowd cheered loudly! Logan would try hitting her with the football, but Chelsea caught him in a Stunner which made him stumble dropping the ball. Louis came in only for Chelsea to punch his gut rapidly before turning into a huge Spear from Logan! The crowd turned back to booing Logan as he stomped around Chelsea ordering Fred and Stephen to fetch a table!
"Chelsea coming to the aid of her boyfriend, but it might cost her a little bit here. They can't be serious about bringing out a table," Russ stated.
(Fred and Stephen obeyed their leader as Stephen stepped outside looking under the ring bringing out a wooden table for their boss. They flipped it over bringing up the legs to set it up on top as Fred smacked the object.)
"Who is it for?" Hank wondered.
(Logan grabbed George up and bent him over lifting him into High Cross position before running forward to throw George outside right through the table! The crowd booed loudly as George groaned and grabbed his back slipping on his side in the wreckage.)
("Go, Go, Go!" by Unknown)
"Well, that sure settled this little interference as The Varsity Bulls were looking to pull their little senior stunt," Russ stated.
"These jackasses wasted a perfectly good match. This counts as the first disqualification counted in WFPW!" Greg complained.
(Logan ordered his boys out of the ring as they regrouped on the west side with as the cheerleader, Becky, hopped on Louis's right shoulder crossing her legs while raising her arms. Logan had gotten his football back throwing it up to catch it again as he stuck his tongue out at the fallen bodies of Caleb, Chelsea, and George. Chelsea rolled herself out north to be with her boyfriend and comfort him.)
(The cameras would cut backstage to inside a locker room as Reiko Suzuki and Hannah Thompson could be seen with Hannah walking around furious and making a circle around a stern Reiko crossing her arms. They were wearing their black hooded jackets, bandanas around their mouths, and the respective country flags were symbolized on the back of their hoodies.)
"Chris, Chris, Chris, that name is always going ta giv' me a headache," Hannah grumbled as she stood in place near Reiko.
"Not to mention, her meddlesome ways in interrupting our match were not well-received and cost us our undefeated streak in wrestling. We've been waiting a month to seek our revenge, but we had to plan it out and hide away," Reiko stated.
"Ta cut to de chase, Chris, Finella, ye two love to rock hard and hit hard…..dat's something we can stand by. Maybe even respected had ye not gone and created a bogus finish fer our tag team match at Absolute Zero. Regardless of legalities in the match, Yukine, ye shriveled snow globe, ye stuck yer nose in me business and I didn't take too kindly ta dat! I couldn't care less about ta beef between you and Chelsea! I hav' my own problems to settle with ye and I wasn't quite finished with her," Hannah explained:
"That's why we're moving now. We challenge Moonrock to a match here at Destiny of Milan and we know they are here in the city," Reiko announced.
"De had 'ere little concert just a few blocks away and if they are payin' attention, de will see us on YouTube callin' dem out," Hannah stated.
"We looked up online that Chris had a five-city tour planned for Moonrock's big break using agents from WFPW to get some arenas booked. Real cute that they are stepping outside their normal bubble, but you girls wanted to risk this and now, I have to wonder if this will dampen your little impromptu tour. If you do accept the challenge, there is always downsizes to every opportunity. We're going to make sure one of them is beating you girls to a bloody pulp so that your big break is ruined and we have avenged Absolute Zero," Reiko warned as she crossed her arms.
"Fair game, fair play, ladies. Yukine, Wolfie, we'll be watin' in the ring fer yer answer and whatever de happen to be, ye still goin' ta be cowards in me eyes," Hannah spat as she adjusted her bandana.
(The cameras cut to a high ceiling shot of the arena as the crowd was settling into their seats for the main event of the pre-show to start as hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, pizza, and soft drinks were spotted in the first floor seating and front row seating as the camera people focused on the fans sitting up front with some cheering and some raising their signs.)
("Feedback" by Dale Oliver)
(The crowd cheered loudly as the sound of the mic reeling and "MIIISSSTTTTTEEEEERRRRR!" rang out as Mr. Ken Anderson came out with a black sack with white strings as he wore a green sports blazer, black cotton shirt, white khakis, and brown dress shoes. He comes down the ramp shaking hands and greeting the fans as he heads to the ring.)
General Manager of Thursday Night WARFARE
Ken Anderson ( mrkenanderson)
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the general manager of Thursday Night WARFARE, Ken Anderson!" Astrid announced happily.
"What's the GM of Thursday nights doing out here? His least favorite employee Danny is about to take on the hardcore kid known as Anna, but he's out here all of a sudden?" Greg asked.
"Maybe he wants a free front seat to the beatdown?" Hank suggested.
(Anderson came up the steps and got in the ring as he asked for Astrid's mic nodding and thanking her as his music ended. Anderson took a moment to soak in the cheers before taking his turn to speak putting the sack on the ground.)
"Ladies and gentlemen, as official general manager, I have to make sure that stakes are high when it comes to matches like these. I understand I haven't had the best of starts with Mr. Jackpot, but I figure I should at least give him a chance to impress me. This will be his official in-ring debut. The perfect time for him to prove he's not unworthy. I thought to myself that despite him being a jackass, even jackasses need that spotlight and I have to be impartial as much as I can. I was once an asshole myself and I became world champion. That tells you even he can possibly succeed. That's why for this First Blood Match….there needs to be more than just blood spewed," Anderson began as he grabbed the sack starting to unfurl and open it up bringing out a bronze title belt with black padding as the crowd cheered loudly.
(Anderson held high a championship title that had bronze color with two steel barbed wire symbolized plates and the middle had WARFARE Hardcore Champion written with a skull sprouting wings underneath two sledgehammers inside a barbed wire ring. Anderson walked around holding the title dropping the sack before speaking again.)
"This match will be for the WARFARE Hardcore Championship!" Anderson exclaimed.
("So What" by P!NK)
(The crowd started going into a frenzy of cheers as Anna comes out sporting her long sandy blonde hair wearing a black tank top, black baggy pants, and black combat boots with black fingerless gloves on her hands as she carried her signature chain with her.)
Diehard
Anna DeMarco ( DiehardAD)
"Ladies and gentlemen, this main event match on the pre-show is a First Blood Match where the objective is to make your opponent bleed first! It is also sanctioned for the WARFARE Hardcore Championship! Introducing first, from Portland, Oregon, she is "Diehard" Anna DeMarco!" Astrid announced.
"This match is a result of British Invasion where Anna and her heel team lost in a little humiliating fashion and Danny was their manager. She resents Danny for being involved and now, she's out for some punishment," Russ stated.
"That chain will no doubt be her ticket to victory," Hank added.
(Anna came straight down the ramp not entertaining any fans as she rolled in the ring holding up her chain to the crowd before running for the north rope getting on the bottom and middle ropes before grabbing the top trash talking Danny to the crowd.)
("Get Lucky" by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)
(Big boos from around the arena as Danny Jackpot comes out with his own microphone as he had to try and calm the audience. Poker chips started falling on the titantron and then the graphics switched to card symbols as Danny had short brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a blue singlet with different colored poker chips on the front and the straps being bright orange, blue tights, and blue boots with white laces. He called for his music to be cut as Anna didn't want to hear him speak as she went outside running to attack him up the ramp.)
Victoria Ashlen is the referee on duty as she calls for the bell as Anna gets Danny up bouncing his head off the left barricade. Danny tried pleading his case with "Anna! Listen, we don't have to do this! I can manage you! Make you the star you want! Make you rich!" Danny fell on his bottom backing up as he put his hands out in front of him. Anna grabbed them and brought his face up to hers saying "You're just a sitting duck for the slaughter, boy!" as she knee'd him hard in the nose making him roll around on the floor. Anna gets Danny up by the straps slinging him in the ring as she rolls in trying to get to him, but he pushes and slaps at her trying to get up, but Anna hits a back elbow knocking Danny outside the ring to the announce table side. Anna jumps in place before running the west ropes and hitting a Suicide Dive right on Danny nearly vaulting him over the announce table! Danny falls at the foot of the table as Anna gets up blowing off steam!
"Well, we are already off to the races in this one!" Hank commented.
Anderson was on the north apron holding the title tightly as Anna grabbed Danny up by the straps head butting her opponent as she grabbed Danny's head slapping it down on the announce table multiple times as the crowd counted along as Anna then gave another Headbutt for the fun of it as Danny fell on his back! Anna then got him back up pointing to the lower right ring post going to slam his head there before it made connection as Danny felt his face smothered on the metal! Anna brought him back to do it again, but Danny instinctively picked up Anna in his arms spreading her legs and charging for the ring post for an improvised low blow as Anna grunted and wheezed flopping upside down from the apron. Danny fishes under the ring for a weapon grabbing a kendo stick as he gleefully smiles taunting Anna by saying "You are just a bitch without a leash!" as he hit Anna on the stomach three times with hard shots!
"Oh! Oh! Oh! Anna getting her belly tenderized by that kendo stick!" Greg exclaimed.
Anna flopped on her stomach adding to the pain as she tries rolling away with Danny following her hitting various shots to the back even breaking the stick on the fifth shot. Danny threw his weapon away trash talking the crowd sticking his tongue out childishly at them as he turned around into a precise Mule Kick to the family jewels from Anna! Danny flopped on his back holding his private parts screaming like a banshee and turning around in circles as the crowd laughed at him pointing their fingers. The chant of "NO KIDS! NO KIDS! NO KIDS! NO KIDS!" repeated around the arena as Anna uses the barricade to get up with a male fan passing her a Budweiser as she gladly took it chugging down a big gulp before letting Danny get up as she ran at him hitting the beer bottle square over his head. Danny felt his right temple get hit as he gritted his teeth going down the floor flopping around like a trout! Anna then asked the referee to check him for blood as the referee came out with Anderson watching from the apron and Victoria turned Danny over on his back seeing no red spill on his face as she shook her head.
"Beer bottle bash! I'm totally surprised Danny ain't seeing a red painting on the mats right now," Greg stated.
Anna growled in frustration getting Danny up and spitting in his face before heading inside as she rolled in after him going for the lower right corner. She started untying the top turnbuckle pad and managed to get it off throwing it outside as Danny tried rolling out, but Anna dived on his body stopping him as she punched his face multiple times. Danny tried guarding his face, but Anna kicked his stomach a few times keeping him in check as she got him up pointing for the exposed steel rod of the turnbuckle. Anna grinned like a madwoman possessed running with him towards it, but he grabbed the top rope in time before jumping on the middle rope and hitting Cashed Chips (Codebreaker) on his opponent as Anna goes down on her back! Danny breathed a little bit rolling away from his opponent.
"He called that move Cashed Chips and it got him out of a potential rough spot with Anna driving his skull into that exposed metal," Hank stated.
Danny beats his chest and gets Anna up trying to put her head towards the metal rod and he actually manages to get her forehead on it, but she pushes Danny away as the referee checks Anna grabbing her hands. The referee checks Anna's forehead for blood spillage, but she is clear as she steps aside to let the match continue. With Anna dazed, Danny kicked her in the gut before initiating a Snap DDT, but before he connected, he saw Mr. Anderson as he pointed to the title saying "Thanks for the opportunity, boss!" then he connected his impact! Anna grabbed her face and kicked around rolling about as Danny saw his chance going outside the west side searching under the ring before finding something, but he concealed it in his hands!
"Wait a minute…..Danny has something!" Russ remarked.
Danny rolled in and looked up at Anna as he fiddles with his chosen object before throwing out what looked like a lid. Anna got up stumbling and groaning as Danny ran clocking Anna in the head with the foreign object, but the referee would gasp as Anna went down with red liquid on her face. Danny threw out the object which looked to be a red container of something as the referee saw red and called for the bell! Danny jumped up in joy climbing the lower right corner!
("Get Lucky" by Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)
"Here is your winner by way of first blood and the inaugural WARFARE Hardcore Champion, Danny Jackpot!" Astrid announced from outside the ring as Mr. Anderson smirked heading inside from the north apron.
A nightlight reel showed the Suicide Dive from Anna to Danny launching him into the announce table, Danny's ring post low blow and attacking the stomach with a kendo stick, Anna's Mule Kick to Danny's private parts, the beer bottle to Danny's face, and the container shot which supposedly made Anna bleed.
"Was that really legal? Is Anna truly bleeding?" Hank asked.
"Looking at the monitors, it looked like he hit Anna with a container of some liquid. Maybe like red paint which would make this totally convenient for Danny. Regardless, it's too late to reverse decisions," Greg replied.
(Anderson nodded and gave Danny props handing over the title as Danny grabbed it kissing the middle lifting it in the air as the general manager gave him props for the first time ever. Danny ran around the ring lifting his title in the air as Anderson chuckled to himself, but asked for a microphone as a ring worker ran up to pass him one.)
"Good job, Danny. I didn't have too much faith, but you got it done," Anderson admitted as Danny started strapping the title to his waist. "However, just one thing about this title. You won it fair and square, but…..stakes like this tend to come with….rather brute…..implications."
(Danny raised an eyebrow at this audibly asking "L-Like what? I'm not defending this now, right?" as he backed up to the west ropes.)
"No, no, you won the initial match. That's your title. I'm just saying….you better watch yourself….at all times….when that title is defended under 24/7 rules," Anderson announced with a smile as the crowd went ballistic.
(Danny tried talking down the crowd as he had to chuckle like this was all a joke and he went to Anderson grabbing the mic.)
"That's a good one, boss. Good one! I'm onto this joke!" Danny stated as he started laughing and laughing gaging Anderson's face, but Anderson just smirked.
(Anna was beyond pissed as she started getting up fishing her steel chain out of her pocket and wrapped it all around her arm tapping Danny on the shoulder.)
"Huh? Wait?!" Danny tried pleading, but Anna suckered him in the face with the chain as she went down hooking both legs and entangling them.
"1…2…3!" The ref counted as Anna cheered her heart out raising both fists!
(Anna grabbed the title from Danny's waist and kicked him in the gut for good measure as she stared at her newly won title for a few minutes. Anderson nudged her towards the apron as she nodded getting a great pop for defeating Danny as she took her title outside and skipped up the entrance ramp screaming at the top of her lungs. The screen would show the WFPW logo and then fade to black ready for the full show on pay-per-view.)
Show Results:
"Freshly Squeezed" Orange Cassidy w/ Chuck Taylor def. John Pilsken in a qualifying match for the tournament for the SUPERNOVA World Cruiserweight Championship (8:02)
"Senator" Caleb Collins def. "The Cockney Flame" George Fortunato via disqualification (8:13)
Danny Jackpot def. "Diehard" Anna DeMarco in a Intergender First Blood Match to become the inaugural WARFARE Hardcore Champion (9:41)
("Diehard" Anna DeMarco def. Danny Jackpot © to become the new WARFARE Hardcore Champion)
Homecoming 2023 Match Card
Men's Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match
Robbie Eagles vs. Adam Blackwell vs. Jack Livingston vs. Ryan "Fireball" Brown vs. Dalton Castle vs. Angelico vs. "Limitless" Keith Lee vs. "The National Treasure" Nick Aldis
Women's Battle of the Frontier Ladder Match
Alice Gaster vs. "Circus Cat" Tracy Canon vs. Alizeh Midori vs. Bethany Morgan vs. Perfect Piper vs. "Silent Beast" Mary Clairson vs. "The Hellraiser" Finella Edelstein vs. "The Black Pearl" Ambre Brault
Six-Pack Challenge for WARFARE European Championship
Danny Burch vs. Joseph Connors vs. Saxon Huxley vs. Dave Minton vs. Will Ralston vs. Nigel McGuinness
Tag Team Match
Bill Goldberg and Mason White vs. Lars Ostberg and William Ashworth