Before the show….
The scene opens to Alexis Espinoza arriving to the arena. She enters the building and heads straight to her office…only to find it opened. She goes inside to find Mark sitting at her desk, in her chair, with his feet on her table.
Mark: "Princess." He said with a smirk.
Alexis: "Who let you in here?" She said irritated already.
Mark: "Your partner Evan. Told him we needed to talk and I thought I would wait here for you to show up."
Alexis: "Get your feet off my table." She said in a threatening tone.
Mark: He keeps smirking. "That's no way to speak to YOUR Heavyweight Champion and the guy representing you & this company."
Alexis: She slams her stuff down and stands across the table. "I don't give a damn how you describe yourself. I'm not about to play games with you, Jacobs. So get your feet off my table and get out of my office!"
Mark: "See, no. That's where you're wrong, princess-"
Alexis: "I'm the Queen of the South and you better start putting respect on my name."
Mark: "Wrong again. Let me tell you how this is gonna work as long as I'm the Heavyweight Champion: I do whatever it is that I want to do. If I want to run out and beat the piss out of two no names, I can. Because I'm the main attraction, the MAIN EVENT! You, Neal, and all of ICW revolves around me!" He gets up and meets her eye to eye. "It's your job to find me challengers. My job is to show you why they were never challengers to begin with. And I hate having my time wasted so get to finding, princess."
Alexis: "I'm telling you right now to watch the next words that come out of your mouth. Or else you won't be leaving this office on your own two feet."
Mark: "Whose gonna stop me?" He gets up and got right in her face. "Your ghetto lap dogs? I already unmasked your pet bird, who else there? Your little Rey Rey? I'd take his shooter and put a bullet through his head if he ever thought about stepping up to me. Face facts, Alexis! You can say you run this show, but I! RUN! YOU!
?: "Hey, ese."
Mark: "WHAT!"
Mark turns around and is BLASTED with a right hook that knocks him against the table! Mark collapses to the floor as the rest of La Rebelion completely surrounds him. Rey rubs his knuckles with a smirk as Sofia looks down and shakes her head.
Rey: "This is where you learn that we have eyes & ears everywhere, puta. You run your mouth, we run your shit."
Mark rubs his jaw as he struggles to stand back up. Alexis just folds her arm and smirks.
Alexis: "Not talking so big now, Mark? Good. Because you've given me a pretty solid idea. You're going to open the show in a match. And your challenger? The guy you threatened to put 'a bullet between his head,' Rey Aquayo!"
Rey: "See you soon, holmes." Rey said, kicking Mark aside.
Mark grabs his title and stumbles to his feet. Mark then looks at Rey, who makes a gun sign with his hand and aims it right at Mark's head. Rey pulls the imaginary trigger and says "Bang, ese." An irritated Mark clutches his title & backs away out of the office as the scene goes black.
One finger and a fist
(We start at what looks to be an underground setting, a dimly lit area with a spotlight as a crowd is forming around it. We see someone in a hood standing over a shirtless man on the ground with a bloody nose)
I'll claw my way out of any situation
(Mark Jacobs is seen in the crowd with the ICW Heavyweight title, before a flashback is seen of him hitting Will Ralston with the Baneful Ways & lifting the World title in black and white)
I got a one, two punch
(We then see Daria sitting in a chair eating potato chips, before a flashback of her hitting Angelica with The Dreamfall and then Daria and the Misfits in the Immortality 2 crowd in Black and White appear)
I'll fight my way out of any confrontation
(Furno is taping his wrists in the front row with Aiden and Raptor flanking him before a flashback of him hitting the Legend Killer onto a barbwired board on Genocide, before showing him laying on the floor exhausted and bloody, raising the ICW Demolition Championship in Black and White as the music kicks in)
I got news for you
(The Wayne Bros are seen watching amongst the crowd, before flashing back to them hitting the Neon Blast on PK before they are both seen on their knees hugging each other.)
You're not the first one, won't be the last
(Chris Owens is seen with KNA flanking him in the middle of the crowd cracking his fist, before flashing back to him hitting the CO Bomb on Zack Mercer and then snatching the International Title out of the refs hands)
Won't take abuse
(We see Carson Michaels in the crowd with a scowl that turns into a grin when we flash back to her hitting Brianna with Sweet Chin Music in Black and White)
I see you run son, you're running fast
(We then see Chris Blade leaning against a wall at the back of the room with his arms crossed before flashing back to him pinning CJ Hawk at Immortality)
What you wanna do?
(Revolution is seen in another part of the room. Christian is pacing back and forth, Ava is watching intently, Clay is trying to sell a T-shirt to some guy and Sai is on the floor sleeping with a pillow and blanket, before we flash back to them attacking Chris Blade at Immortality and standing tall)
You call me crazy, I paid my dues
(Generation M is seen with DJ Kingston standing between the two bigger guys. We then flashback to him hitting Sabre with the Hawaii Hangover and celebrating in black & white)
You know the truth
(We see Freddy watching from the balcony before flashing back to him hitting Caesar with a series of chair shots)
You go against me, you're gonna lose
(We then see Jason Sabre at a bar with a couple of girls around him, taking a shot, before flashing back to him appearing through smoke in his debut to a big pop)
Play your hand without a deck
(We then see Detrick Cyrus holding his mask before flashing back to him soaring through the sky with a Frog Splash)
You make your bed of nails
(We see Tate Williams laughing he clutches his briefcase before flashing back to him pulling it down)
One finger and a fist
(CJ Hawk is seen watching as people gets thrown over him, probably by the hooded figure, before flashing back to him putting Seth in a Cobra Clutch with chains)
I'll claw my way out of any situation
(Natalia Rodriguez is seen in the back of the room before flashing back to her not shaking Kailenes hand)
I got a one, two punch
(Alexis Espinoza and Evan Neal are seen on the other balcony, overseeing what's going on underneath. Behind them is a 'Missing' poster of Trell. Evan offers a handshake with a cocky grin, but Alexis gives him a finger, before turning back to the spotlight in the middle of the room)
I'll fight my way out of any confrontation
(The camera pans right into the hooded person, who's standing over a mountain of bloody men. The person removes the hood and looks up to reveal herself as Sofia Reynoso, who gives a knowing wink, before we pan around her to reveal the entire ICW Roster. The ICW Battleground logo then explodes onto the screen as everyone lunges at each other to fight)
The screen cuts to the arena, showing the fans cheering and ready for the show!
Jazz: "WELCOME EVERYONE BACK TO THE BATTLEFIELD! AND WELCOME TO ICW!"
The screen cuts to the commentary table.
Jazz: "Jazz Conway here joined, as always, by Jay Masters!"
Jay: "The show BARELY started, and we already witnessed a moment of disrespect towards the Heavyweight Champion!"
Jazz: "After a week of running his mouth about the competition, getting punched in the face was bound to happen!"
Jay: "I won't stand for this kind of disrespect!"
Jazz: "Thank God you never stand anyway. Tonight, we have a stacked show for you! Because it's all about getting ready for our first ever TV Special next week: Showdown in the Sun, live from Miami, Florida! Tonight, CJ Hawk will make his first public appearance since shocking the world and winning the tag titles alongside Katashi Suzuki! We will also see Holiday Promotions in action as well as Phoenix taking on Aiden Remington III! And hopefully we will see Jason Sabre get his hands on Generation M and hopefully DJ Kingston! But right now, we're kicking things off with Mark Jacobs going one-on-one against La Rebelion's Rey Aguayo!"
Lydia (by Highly Suspect) plays to loud boos. Not bothering with any theatrics, a pissed off Mark Jacobs walks out holding the ICW Heavyweight Title over his shoulder and rubbing his jaw. He quickly marches to the ring and slides in, setting his title aside. Mark removes his jacket and yells out for Rey Aguayo to "Get his ass out here now!"
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from Brooklyn, New York, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 215 lbs, he is the ICW Heavyweight Champion: 'The Bane of Existence:' MARK JACOBS!"
Jay: "Mark has every right to be pissed off and itching for a fight! I mean, how dare Aguayo lay his hands on the champion & Alexis's #1 company asset?!"
Jazz: "It's been one week as the Heavyweight Champion, and already Mark has made dangerous enemies. He's called out many major names under the sun, including Alexis Espinoza & the rest of La Rebelion. If anything, he had this coming to him."
Jay: "All he's doing is stating facts. And the fact is he is levels above everyone else because he is the Heavyweight Champion!"
As Mark paces in the ring and calls out Rey, That's All She Wrote (by TI ft. Eminem) plays yo a pop! Rey storms out from La Rebelion's entranceway. He marches through the crowd, taking off his bandana & jacket as he heads for the ring!
"Introducing his opponent, representing La Rebelion, from Tijuana, Mexico, standing 6'4" & weighing 238 lbs: 'The Shooter' REY AGUAYO!"
As soon as the announcer finishes his introductions, Rey hops over the barricade, runs in the ring, and tackles Mark! The crowd pops at Rey & Mark rolling around and trying to punch their faces in!
Jazz: "They're not even waiting for the bell! They just want to cause harm and inflict a world of pain!"
Jay: "In actuality, Jazz, we just saw Rey Aquayo trying to get a cheap shot on Mark! A guy with no regard for the rules trying to pull a fast one on the champion!"
Jazz: "Mark is getting what's coming to him for running his mouth so much!"
Rather than try and separate the two, the ref just sighs and signals to start the match! The bell rings as Rey continues to nearly beat Mark to a pulp! The crowd chants "AGU-AY-O," showing their clear support for "The Shooter!" Mark manages to kick Rey away and retreats out of the ring. But Rey meets him out of the ring and grabs him by the back of his head! He gives a quick Headbutt that knocks Mark down, and then throws the champion's body right into the barricade! Mark lays against it, clearly in pain, and Rey starts stomping him with his boot! The fans in the front row cheer him on, yelling "Kicks his ass, Rey!" & "Stomp his head in!"
Jazz: "Rey is not just taking the fight to Mark, he's beating him near senseless!"
The referee counts up to four while both guys are still outside the ring. Rey grabs Mark's face and slams him into the barricade again! "This is what happens when you shit talk, holmes. You don't disrespect La Rebelion without getting your ass kicked!" He drags Mark up again! He goes to whip Mark again, but Mark counters and whips Rey into the barricade instead! Not wasting his time, Mark grabs Rey and throws him HARD into the steel steps!
Jay: "What a counter by the champion! Just like that, Mark is in control!"
The crowd immediately shifts to boos aimed at the Heavyweight Champion. But Mark brushed them off and focused on Rey! He starts stomping his boot against Rey just like how he was stomped! The referee reached eight which made Mark stop and roll back in the ring. He immediately rolls back out to restart the count. He grabs Rey and drags him back up. He hooks him up and X-Plexes him right onto the steps, causing Rey to groan in pain! Mark relishes in the pain-filled sound and poses with his arms out to the crowd, earning even louder boos. Mark rolls Rey in and steps back in the ring. As Rey sits up, Mark hits a stiff Penalty Kick right across his back! Rey collapses, stiffening his back from the pain. Mark grabs Rey and slams him against the nearby corner. He rips off Rey's jersey and hits a LOUD Knife Edge Chop across his bare chest! Rey clutches his chest, but shakes his head defiantly at Mark! Mark straightens him again and hits another Chop! The crowd "WOOOOs" but Rey shakes his head no again! Mark then scoffs and shoves his head back. He continues to run his mouth, telling Rey "You ain't nothing!" and "I'm better than La Rebelion!" He went for a third Knife Edge Chop…. And Rey grabs him by the neck! Mark looks shocked as Rey slams him into the corner! He then unloads a flurry of Knife Edge Chops across Mark's chest to loud cheers! Rey then Hammer Whips him across the ring into another corner! Mark stumbles forward right into an Overhead Belly-to-Belly Throw from Aguayo! Mark stumbles to his feet, but Rey Scoop Slams him back down! He runs off the ropes and connects with the Running Senton! Rey makes the pin!
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Jazz: "A quick burst of offense from Aguayo was only good for a two-count! But every time Mark runs his mouth & gets arrogant, he immediately suffers for it!"
Jay: "Mind games, Jazz! He's getting in his opponent's head. Soon, Rey will slip up and Mark will take control again!"
Rey stands up and holds up Mark's legs. He raises his boot and stomps down on his opponent's chest! He stomps down again and again and again! He then crosses Mark's legs and applies the Cross-legged Heel Hook! Mark yells in pain as the crowd eagerly wants him to tap! Mark starts crawling before reaching out and touching the ropes. Everyone boos in disappointment, but Rey doesn't release the hold! The referee tells Rey to let him go and starts counting! When he reaches four, Rey finally let's go! As soon as he's free, Mark rolls out of the ring to recover. He leans against the announce table and slaps his leg, trying to negate the pain he's feeling. However, Rey rolls to the apron and hits a Diving Axe Handle to Mark's back! Mark goes down, but Rey picks him back up! He lifts Mark onto his shoulders, calling for the Steamroller! But Mark elbows Rey in the jaw before landing behind him! "The Shooter" then shoves his face & body into the ring post! Rey lands with a loud THUD and goes down hard! Mark stretches his leg really quick before sliding back in the ring. He waits in the corner, stretching his leg again, and then leaps up into an Asai Moonsault onto Aguayo! Mark rolls to his knees and gives a cocky smirk to everyone! He grabs Rey and rolls him back in before climbing on the apron. Rey weakly stands up, and Mark manages to hit Aguayo with a Springboard Clothesline! Mark shoots the half!
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Jay: "What amazing athleticism Mark Jacobs is showing off! Even with a worn down leg!"
Jazz: "I'll give Mark credit. When he isn't being a pain in the ass, he knows how to move in the ring."
As Rey kicks out, Mark mounts him and starts pelting his face with Elbows! Rey could only block as Mark struck down on his skull again and again! He finally wraps his arm around his neck and puts him in the Guillotine! Many people started booing while others rallied behind Aguayo! Rey, struggling to breathe, chokes and gasps for air! He somehow lifts himself back to his feet and slams Mark against the corner! Rey then slams Mark back down on the canvas…..but Mark doesn't break the hold! He traps Rey with his legs around his waist and applies the Guillotine even tighter! "The Shooter" tries to stand up, but he collapses back down, desperately gasping for air!
Jazz: "Oh no….Rey Aguayo is in deep trouble! He's beginning to lose consciousness!"
Jay: "Don't matter how tough you are if you can't breathe! Rey Aguayo is as good as finished right here & now!"
The crowd looks on with worry and concern over their faces! Rey tries to stand up again, but he can't muster up any more energy and collapses back down! His body stops moving as Mark tells the ref "HE'S FINISHED! HE'S DONE FOR! RING THE BELL!" The referee checks on Aguayo by raising his arm…and watching it fall back down! Everyone started booing as they grew more worried! The referee raises his arm…and it falls back down again! Everyone was actively yelling and hoping the match wouldn't end this way! But the referee took one final look over Aguayo…
And Rey shoots his arm back up again! The crowd begins to come alive as Mark looks on in shock! Rey once again powers himself back to his feet while Jacobs still has him trapped! Mark stumbles around the ring, desperately trying to stay standing, and slams Mark against a corner! Mark doesn't let go still, but Rey surprisingly starts to carry Mark & himself to the top rope! Mark tries to jab Rey with his fists, but Rey grabs his arm and hooks it! He hoists Mark in the air with a Vertical Lift….and crashes down with a Superplex! But Rey immediately rolls back up, lifts Mark again, and follows up with the Falcon Arrow!
Jay: "How in the hell does Rey still have the energy to fight back when he's been nearly cut-off from oxygen!?"
Jazz: "The fight that Rey still has inside is unwavering! He will scratch, and use every ounce of his heart to keep pushing forward!"
The crowd starts chanting "AGU-AY-O! AGU-AY-O!" while clapping in between! Both men lay prone in the ring, both feeling the effects of the match! The referee starts to count: One!...Two!...Three!...Four!...Five! As he says five, both men begin moving! They crawl to their knees and get face-to-face! Rey pulls back… and hits a Stiff Forearm across Mark's jaw! Mark nearly fell back, but he leans forward and hits a Stiff Forearm of his own! Rey doesn't fall back; instead, he stands right up and pulls Mark into another stiff Forearm shot! Mark stumbles against the ropes, but he walks forward and hits a LOUD Forearm across Rey's jaw! Rey rubs his jaw and Forearms Mark again! Mark and Rey then began a forearm exchange to each other's faces… which quickly turned into a fist fight! Loud "FIGHT" chants rang from the crowd as Rey knocked Mark against the corner! He continued to beat Mark senselessly until the referee had to pull him away! Even then, a pissed off Aguayo simply shoves the ref aside and charges at Mark…. Who runs up and hits a Jumping Comatose (Bicycle Running Knee) across Rey's face!
Jay: "Comatose! Mark caught him with the Comatose!"
Jazz: "But Rey is still on his feet!"
Stunned by the sudden blast, Rey stumbles backwards! But Mark runs and hits him with another Jumping Comatose! Rey collapses to a knee as Mark scurries to the corner. He goes for a standard Comatose! Aguayo grabs the leg! He puts Mark in the Ankle Lock! The crowd jumps to their feet as Mark starts screaming in pain! He tries to crawl to the ropes, but Rey pulls him back to the center! The pain in Mark's ankle & leg nearly drove the champion insane! But in a desperate move, he manages to roll and fling Rey out to the apron. Mark stumbles to his feet, barely managing to add any weight to his bad leg! He slowly turns around.. and eats a Slingshot Shoulder Block that sends him across the ring! But "The Shooter" wasn't finished! He lifts Mark up… Tres Amigos (An Exploder Suplex, followed by a Brainbuster, followed by a Falcon Arrow in a continuous motion)! Rey hooks both of Mark's legs!
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KICKOUT!
Jazz: "Rey NEARLY had Mark there! But somehow, The Bane of Existence stays alive!"
Jay: "He's the champion for a reason, Jazz! Try and try as they might, no one can outlast Mark Jacobs!"
Loud "AGU-AY-O" chants fill the arena once more! Rey drags Mark by his head to his feet. But Mark slumps back down, clearly out of it! Rey couldn't help but look down and laugh at him! But the laughing quickly stops as Aguayo grabs Mark again and forces him in the corner! "We told you what would happen, ese!" He says slapping Mark across the face. "We told you what happens when you run your mouth." He gives him another slap. "Talkin shit about La Rebelion." Another slap to Mark! "Will get you hurt, holmes. Left for dead!" He slaps Mark one more time before hooking his arm & leg and hitting the Exploder Suplex! Mark weakly tries to stand, and Rey goes for the Ace Crusher…Mark counters into a desperate Roll-Up from nowhere!
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The ref stops the count…when he sees Mark holding Rey's pants!
Jazz: "Mark tries to take the desperate way out! But the referee caught him red-handed!"
Jay: "That was a three-count! Mark had this match won!"
The referee immediately gets up and tells Mark to let his pants go! Mark looks up and yells "WHY AREN'T YOU COUNTING THREE!?" He gets in the ref's face, who stands his ground and tells him it's an automatic two-count! Pissed off, Mark stumbles towards Rey- Reverse STO into the middle Turnbuckle by Aguayo! Mark stumbles back! Rey shoots up! Ace Crusher to Jacobs! And the champion is down! Rey bangs the canvas, adrenaline pumping through his veins! He picks up Mark and tries for Ultima Capítulo (Cross-Legged Fisherman Buster)! But Mark fights out… and locks Rey in the Dragon Mutilator (Modified Dragon Sleeper)! The crowd grew worried as Rey fell to his knees! Mark applies the body scissors to trap him! Mark smirks, knowing Aguayo was about to pass out- Snapmare by Rey! And Mark is trapped in Cero Escape (GargaNo Escape)!
Jazz: "Cero Escape is in! Mark has nowhere to go!"
Jay: "Mark needs to get to the ropes!"
Mark is in a panic! He is reaching out to somehow get a rope break! But Rey has him trapped in the middle of the ring! There's nowhere for the champion to go! The crowd is on their feet, hoping to see a tapout or a stoppage! Mark teased raising his hand and tapping out! But Mark instead rolls him into a Crucifix Pin!
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KICKOUT!
Mark picks Rey up! He suddenly hooks the arms! Baneful Ways (Lifting Double Underhook DDT spun into a Reverse DDT) to Aguayo! Mark makes the pin!
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"Here is your winner: 'the ICW Heavyweight Champion' MARK JACOBS!"
Jay: "BAM! Just like THAT, Jazz! Mark Jacobs pins Rey Aguayo and proves his superiority!"
Jazz: "Rey Aguayo put up a hell of a fight. It took one lucky move from Mark to barely make it out alive!"
Jay: "He's told the world, Jazz! Mark Jacobs is the greatest because he is the Heavyweight Champion! No one is on his level!"
The crowd boos as Mark stumbles to his feet! He hobbles on one leg as the referee hands him the title. Mark takes it out of his hands and holds it over Rey's body! "I told you…" he says to the camera. "I'm the man around here! I run this place! And I'm gonna prove it again!" He drops the title and puts Rey in the Dragon Mutilator again!
Jazz: "Oh come on! There's no need for this, Mark! You already won the match!"
Jay: "He's sending a message to the rest of La Rebelion! And especially to Alexis Espinoza! He's the Bane of her Existence for a reason, and he's the top champion she's gonna have to deal with!"
Everyone boos as Mark continues to choke out the unconscious Rey! Finally, Alexis & the rest of La Rebelion run out to a pop! Mark lets Rey go and quickly bails out of the ring! They go to check on Rey as Mark stumbles back up the ramp! Alexis glares at him with death in her eyes, and Mark responds by smirking and holding up the Heavyweight Title!
Jazz: " Utter disrespect and disdain shown by Mark Jacobs tonight!"
Jay: "In Mark's mind, he can do whatever he wants! He gets paid to remind Alexis & Evan that no one is on his level, and no one ever will!"
Jazz: "One of these days, Mark is going to get what's coming to him!"
((Ad Break))
The scene opens backstage as a pissed off Jason Sabre arrives at the arena.
Natalia: "Jason, wait!" She yells at him. Jason sighs and stops before turning to face her. "Look, before you go on a warpath, DJ isn't here. So just please try to calm down."
Jason: "Calm down. You're seriously telling me to-" Jason scoffs and shakes his head. "Let me ask you something: how long are you going to keep lying to yourself?"
Natalia: She was taken aback by the question. "Excuse me?"
Jason: "You heard me. How long are you gonna keep lying to yourself? You're still repping DJ and his band of idiots while telling him off for not accepting the fact that you & I are in a relationship. You can't have it both ways anymore. Not while I'm around and not while he still hasn't gotten over you! I told you before that you're a grown woman. If you want to align with them, then do that. Hell, even help them attack me. If you don't want to side with them, then drop the "M" and break away. But you need to make a decision, and you need to make one soon. If you don't, then you'll lose everything. The crowd, Gen M….everything. Now If you'll excuse me, DJ may not be here but I'm still gonna go get my TV time anyways!"
Jason turns and walks away, leaving a conflicted and hurt Natalia to think about what he said as the scene fades…
The screen cuts to Brandon Andrews in the ring.
Brandon: "Ladies & gentlemen…please welcome one half of the new ICW Tag Team Champions: CJ Hawk!"
Breaking Through (by The Wreckage) plays! The crowd responds with major heat. But before the lyrics can start, the song suddenly cuts out! The lights stay dim as CJ walks out to no music. The crowd boos louder as he stands on stage. No theatrics, no posing, no music, and not a single expression on his face. CJ simply walks to the ring carrying the ICW Tag Title.
Jazz: "What's gotten into CJ…what he did last week wasn't like him…and what's his relationship with Katashi? So many questions that need to be answered…."
Jay: "I'll be honest: I didn't think he'd pull something like what he did to the Wayne Bros! But man am I happy for this version of CJ because of it!"
As CJ enters the ring, he lifts his head up to hear the people still booing him. CJ stays calm as Brandon walks up to him.
Brandon: "Just one simple question, CJ: Why?"
CJ doesn't answer at first. He just looks around at the sea of booing fans. CJ stays stoic as he listens to the people chanting "YOU SUCK!"
CJ: "Y'know, I was gonna sit here and talk about why I did what I did. Mention the issues I'm going through? talk about the traumas of being someone's version of CJ Hawk in ICW."
The crowd doesn't stop being CJ.
CJ: "But I can see now that's not gonna change anything with anyone. So, I'm just gonna say this: I'm done being just a wrestler, and I'm done listening to anyone on who I should be. If I'm gonna injure someone, I'm gonna injure them. If I don't want someone here, I'll go out of my way to make sure they don't ever come back. And if I wanna take something from someone..."
CJ: "Then I have no problems taking everything I want from their cold, dead hands."
CJ held up his tag titles to loud boos, Familia (by Nicki Minaj & Anuel AA ft. Bantu) plays. Out walks Freddy & Detrick with angry expressions on their faces. They immediately get in the ring and stand across from CJ.
Detrick: "So this is what we're doing, right? We're just out here injuring innocent people? That ain't you, man!"
CJ looks at them for a moment….then goes to leave again. But Detrick grabs his shoulder and spins him back around to face them.
Detrick: "Nah, dude. You ain't walking away that easily! Are you so disconnected with reality that you actually think this is the right way to go!?"
CJ just stands there, looking at them with a cold expression. "Talk, bro! Say something!" Detrick yells without a mic. Freddy holds his brother back and looks directly at CJ.
Freddy: "You can try to stand there and stay mute, but I can see it in your eyes, CJ. You hate yourself, and you hate these people. You hate yourself for allowing guys like Katashi to get inside your head, and you hate these people for turning against you through it all. I've been there, CJ. And I can say this for sure: You earned this kind of hate. You went back on something you tried to get these people to believe. They feel disrespected by you. Betrayed, even."
CJ stares at them then looks around at the crowd, who continues to boo him still.
CJ: "Why don't you worry less about me…and worry more about your own health."
Suddenly, Freddy gets BLASTED with a Knee to the back of the head by Katashi Suzuki! Before Detrick could react, CJ hits him with the Talon Kick (Leaping Spin Heel Kick)!
Jazz: "Not this! Not a beatdown on La Familia!"
The crowd boos even louder as CJ & Katashi beat down Freddy & Detrick! Suddenly, out runs Mateo! He makes a break for Katashi and starts punching him into a corner! The crowd started cheering as Mateo kept beating him…until CJ FLOORS him with a stiff Forearm to the back of the head! CJ & Katashi soon took turns stomping down on Mateo! Freddy & Detrick try to save him, but CJ takes out Cyrus with a Talon Kick (Leaping Spinning Heel Kick) while Katashi drops Freddy with a Headbutt to the jaw! CJ looks at Mateo and drags him over…he lifts him to his knees….and puts Mateo in the Cobra Clutch! The crowd watches in shock as CJ's expressionless face turns twisted and very intense!
Jay: "Devil's Breath! CJ has adopted the Cobra Clutch and is calling it Devil's Breath! He's gonna try & choke out Mateo!"
Jazz: "Somebody get out here and stop this madness! This is too much!"
Almost on cue, multiple security officers run out and try to separate CJ from Mateo! But CJ wouldn't let go as Mateo's face started to turn purple! He continues flailing around, gasping for air, before his body starts going limp! Katashi watches on with glee as CJ keeps the hold on Mateo! Finally, security manages to pull CJ off of him and get him and Katashi out of the ring! CJ looks at the carnage they've caused again as the emotionless look returns to him. Katashi pats CJ on the back as EMTs rush out to help Mateo.
Jazz: "That was…that was horrible to witness! CJ should be disgusted with himself!"
Jay: "Look at him, Jazz, and tell me if he feels anything for what he did! This ain't the same CJ we've known for a long time! He's changed now! And we better get used to it!"
Jazz: "Used to seeing them constantly beat up everyone!? He & Katashi need to be stopped!"
((Ad Break))
The scene opens backstage in the doctor's office where Mateo is laid out on the bed still unconscious. Freddy & Detrick sat beside him, still bruised.
Freddy: "That son of a…I'm kicking their asses next time I see them." He says angrily.
Detrick: "I know, hermano. We'll deal with them soon-"
He was interrupted when the door opened and in walks The Wayne Bros.
Derrick: "We saw what happened out there and wanted to see how you guys were doing."
Freddy: "Oh, just wonderful! We just got assaulted by our former best friend and our cousin nearly choked to death." He says sarcastic before getting in their faces. "HOW DO YOU THINK WE'RE DOING!?" Detrick had to get up and pull Freddy back.
Devin: "We get it. You wanna get your hands on them. But we have unfinished business with them as well. We're getting our tag titles back. All my brother and I want is for you two to stay out of the way next week in our rematch against them. And when we get our titles back, then you can deal with CJ & Katashi."
The Wayne Bros didn't wait for them to respond before turning and leaving the room. Freddy & Detrick just look at each other.
The screen soon cuts back to commentary!
Jazz: "There we have it! Next week, at Showdown in the Sun, The Wayne Bros will get their rematch against CJ Hawk & Katashi Suzuki for the ICW Tag Team Titles! No surprises, no sneak attacks, just a straight up tag team match!"
Jay: "It won't make any difference, Jazz! CJ & Katashi have caused havoc two weeks in a row! They are dangerous, and the Wayne Bros better pray that they make it out of this alive!"
Jazz: "We'll see. Still to come tonight-"
Jazz was interrupted as Demons (by Imagine Dragon) played!
Jazz: "Oh God…not these three…."
Jay: "YES! Today just keeps getting better & better! It's E.R.S!"
Everyone groans when they see E.R.S arrive on the stage and immediately starts booing! E-Baum raises his fans and looks at the crowd!
E-Baum: "SILENCE!"
Crowd boos louder.
E-Baum: "E.R.S will NOT-"
Rey: "And we mean NOT!"
Seth: "N! O!" He dabs. "T!"
E-Baum: "-STAND for this level of disrespect ANY LONGER! Especially from that disrespectful little piece of garbage Jaden Sennoa!"
As E.R.S walks to the ring, everyone sings "JADEN'S GONNA KILL YOU!" E.R.S looks around in annoyance as the steps inside the ring!
E-Baum: "Jaden, you think you're a tough guy?! Beating us up while we stage a protest of injustice!? We weren't prepared to wrestle last week, but that's not the case tonight! Get a referee out here!"
After a couple of seconds, a referee does run out and enters the ring.
E-Baum: "Jaden, you think you're a badass? You think you're the ultimate fighter?! You think you're better than us!? You don't know who you're dealing with! We're laying out the challenge right now! You, Jaden Sennoa, against a veteran of this business! A world-class athlete! A man with so much style and talent that men model themselves after him! And that man….is SETH MERCER!"
Seth went from feeling calm to utter shock! The crowd cheers as he slowly turns to E-Baum & Ray! He yells "What the heck, guys!?" But they tell him "You got this! Teach him a lesson!" As E-Baum & Ray leaves the ring, The Truth (by Beanie Sigel) starts playing and out marches Jaden Sennoa!
Jazz: "E-Baum just sent Seth Mercer to the slaughter! Cause Jaden Sennoa is ready to rip somebody's head off!"
Jay: "Have…have faith, Jazz! E-Baum is smarter than most people here! He knows what he's doing!"
Seth yells at his partners to get him out of here, but they continue to try and motivate him! Sennoa simply climbs on the apron and steps in the ring. Once the match starts, Jaden removes his towel and tackles Seth in the corner! He hits multiple Muay Thai Knee Strikes to his face and midsection! Jaden tosses Mercer across the ring with ease! And Seth nearly falls out of the ring! But he pulls himself up against the ropes. Jaden grabs the waist, and Seth tries elbowing him in the face! Two connect, but Sennoa ducks the third and Powerlifts into a Saito Suplex! E.R.S watches on as Jaden looked ready to kill, and the crowd keeps cheering! Jaden forces Seth to his feet, lifts him vertically, and blasts him with the Knee 2 Headache (Gourdbuster GTS)!. Before Seth could fall, Jaden turns him around and puts in the Kurayami Clutch (Rear Naked Choke)! Within seconds, Seth taps out!
"Here is your winner: JADEN SENNOA!"
The crowd cheers for the result. But Sennoa just grabs his towel & leaves to the back. The rest of E.R.S enters the ring and were PISSED! E-Baum complains while Ray helps up Seth.
Jazz: "Jaden Sennoa just bulldozed his way through Seth Mercer! It was nowhere near competiton!"
Jay: "Jaden got luck cause Seth wasn't yet ready! If he- LOOK!"
FINAL BLOW (RKO) TO SETH & RAY BY JASON SABRE! The crowd went NUTS at the sudden appearance of "The Ace of Pro Wrestling!" E-Baum looked at the crowd wondering why they were cheering! But Jason spins him around and hits him with the Final Blow as well! Jason paces the ring as the crowd all cheer for him!
Jay: "Are you kidding me!? What kind of maniac shows up and ruins somebody else's moment on-screen!? Sabre needs to get himself under control!"
Jazz: "Jason wants to get his hands on Kingston! But he hasn't shown up at all this week! So you can bet that Sabre has a message to send to Kingston, and we'll hear that message NEXT!"
((Ad Break))
The screen cuts back to the arena, where Jason Sabre is now alone in the ring! No smile, no charm, just a pissed off person! He lifts the mic to speak.
Jason: "Y'all are gonna have to forgive me but my intentions weren't to show up and talk, but to deliver an Ace-level ass whoops to DJ Kingston!"
The crowd pops HARD for about a few seconds!
Jason: "But then I got here and found out that DJ Kingston isn't even here…"
Those cheers quickly turns to boos!
Jason: "Yeah. I'm pissed off, too. I gave DJ Kingston a chance to PROVE he's a better man than me! And what he decides to do is take credit for something Nattie did! Was the makeout hot? You damn right! Was it stupid to make out during the match instead of waiting until after I was gonna win? You damn right! I don't know why she did that, but that's not important right now. What's important is that DJ Kingston is now walking around calling himself 'The Astonishing Ace of Pro Wrestling…' all because he got a win over me."
The boos immediately came back. But Jason starts to pace & brush his hair.
Jason: "Here's what gets to me: If everyone I've ever lost to called themselves The Ace of Pro Wrestling, then there wouldn't be an Ace of Pro Wrestling. Being an Ace isn't some catchy nickname. Nor is it about being in countless main events, it's about being the guy people point to and say "this is the guy I believe in." The people saw me as the Ace because I worked my ass off ever since I was a kid to be the best in the world. I've lost many…MANY times in my life, some to outstanding wrestlers and some that'll never draw a dime. It doesn't matter where, when, or against who: I work to be the very best in any place I'm put in! Is it cocky? Yeah. But I take pride in what I do, and you guys saw that in me! You guys chose me to be the Ace, and I treat it not only as a right, but a responsibility to live up and surpass everyone's expectations!"
Chants of "GO ACE!" fills the arena!
Jason: "So let's cut to the chase, Kingston! I gave you your fifteen minutes of fame, and I'm gonna make sure I take it away! Because we're gonna fight one last time at Unbreakable!"
Crowd cheers and chants some more! But then soft chuckles were heard. Sabre turns and sees DJ appearing on screen in an outdoor V.I.P lounge!
DJ: "Jason, Jason, Jason…first of all, the only reason I'm not there is thanks to you and your temper tantrum ruining MY celebration…MY coronation as the Astonishing Ace of Pro Wrestling! So I took it upon myself to properly celebrate myself without you ruining everything again."
The crowd boos while Jason stares at him on screen.
DJ: "And here you stand talking about being an Ace because your parents never loved you. Sabre, you still haven't figured it out, have you? You're not the top guy anymore. I AM! YOU asked to face ME at MY best, and YOU couldn't get the job done! You can try to spin it and blame me or Generation M or even sweet, sweet Natalia, but the only thing the records will show is me pinning your shoulders to the mat for the 1-2-3! Which makes ME a better man than YOU!"
Louder boos fill the arena as Jason turns red with anger. DJ smiles.
DJ: "But I'm a gracious & Astonishing Ace, so I'll do this: I'll be more than happy to fight you at Unbreakable!"
Those boos turn into cheers as Sabre nods.
DJ: "IF you can win one tag team match against THE greatest tag team in the WFA! The longest-reigning WFA Tag Team Champions: my friends King Caesar & Dylan Torres! And don't you worry about your partner because I'll personally choose your partner!"
The boos swiftly came back as Jason just stands there unamused.
DJ: "You wanna fight me again so bad, right Sabre? Let's see how bad you want it! Good luck tonight…because you're gonna need it!"
DJ raises his glass of champagne before the feed ends. Jason stands in the ring processing what DJ just said. Sabre then turns to the hard cam.
Jason: "I don't care if it's a tag match, trios match, or a handicap match against the entire roster. I'll fight through anyone and everyone, DJ. And when it's just you and me left in this ring…I'm kicking your ass!"
Jason drops the mic and looks to the crowd cheering and chanting "GO ACE!" at Jason. He looks to the crowd once more before leaving the ring and going to prepare.
Jazz: "What a main event for tonight! Gen M taking on Sabre and a partner of DJ's choosing! If it was any other person, I'd fear for Jason! But "The Ace" is hellbent on getting revenge at Unbreakable, and he'll do whatever it takes to make that happen!"
Jay: "DJ Kingston is playing Jason Sabre like a fiddle! Because now Sabre has to work with someone he doesn't even have a clue about against the greatest tag team walking this planet, and the reigning WFA Tag Champions! No way Sabre is facing DJ Kingston at Unbreakable!"
Jazz: "Sabre & a mystery partner versus Gen M will happen later on tonight! Up next, Tate Williams and his personal muscle, Ruthless Roger Stone, is in action!"
((Ad Break))
As the screen cuts back to ringside, I Don't Wanna Stop (by Ozzy Osborne) plays. A stream of gold sparks rains down on the entrance ramp, and out walks Tate Williams with the Immortal Briefcase in hand, his arms wide open, and a big cocky smile on his face. Standing besides him is Elijah Holiday with a smile just as wide! And following behind is an angry-looking Ruthless Roger Stone! The three of them all walk to the ring as the crowd boos them!
"The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, accompanied to the ring by Elijah Holiday, at a total combined weight of 568 lbs: the team of RUTHLESS ROGER STONE & 'the holder of the Immortal Briefcase' MARVELOUS TATE WILLIAMS!"
Jazz: "Back at New Horizon, Tate Williams was DECIMATED at the hands of Azriel! But just before he could inflict greater pain, we saw the shocking arrival of Elijah's insurance policy & Tate's personal bodyguard: Ruthless Roger Stone!"
Jay: "Stone single-handedly rid ICW of Azriel the moment he showed up! That beast is a superhuman specimen! And Tate has him as protection!? There's no way anyone can stop him from becoming the next ICW Heavyweight Champion when the time comes!"
As Tate enters the ring, he heads to the turnbuckle to spread his arms out and yells "Marvelous!" The screen soon cuts over to two guys.
One is a very defined and fairly muscular 6ft man with his hair is shoulder length and wavy, a heart shaped face and a pronounced brow, a medium snub nose & pointed chin, a rounded jawbone, dark blonde eyebrows, a surgery scar under his right arm, a drawn cheekbones, and a sloping forehead. He's wearing vermilion red trunks with "MADE 2 AMAZE!" and white tribal designs stenciled on the back, vermilion red kneepads with black backs and gold edging, black boots, vermilion kick pads with white backs and "AMAZING" stenciled on the front, three black wristbands on right arm, & a vermilion red elbow pad on the left arm.
His partner was a well built 6'2 guy with dark, wavy hair with a cowlick at the front, a tan-ish faded middle-eastern skin tone, baby blue eyes, and slight dimples. He wears a sleeveless, red, tight top with a black "X" in the middle of his chest, tight red leggings, black combat boots, & black and red gloves that go all the way to the elbows.
"And their opponents: the team of Amazing Ramsey & Jaiden Ramirez!"
As they pose together in front of the hard cam, Stone IMMEDIATELY Clotheslines them both, turning Ramsey inside out! Tate quickly leaves the ring as the ref starts the match! Tate hops down and speaks with Elijah while Stone flings Ramsey out of the ring! And Ramsey crashes directly on the ramp! Stone turns to Jaiden, grabs him by his waist, and Deadlifts him into a German Suplex Throw! Jaiden was sent rolling to a corner as he tried to stand! But Stone cracks his neck and charges into him with a Running Splash! Tate & Elijah winced and smiled at the sight! Jaiden falls against Stone, who immediately scoops him on his shoulder! He marches around the ring before charging and hitting a Powerslam into the turnbuckles! He steps back and hits another Powerslam in the corner! Then another! And another, causing the ring to shake!
Stone throws Ramirez aside and turns to see Ramsey Springboarding! So he catches him out of midair and hits an Overhead Standing Belly-to-Belly Throw! Elijah slams the apron and yells "END IT!" So Roger Stone grabs Ramsey and hits an Elevated Powerbomb RIGHT DOWN ON JAIDEN! But then Tate calmly walks to his corner and calls for a tag! Stone turns and tags in "The Marvelous One," who makes his way to the top rope! He spreads his arms out, yells "MARVELOUS" and hits the Marvelous Finale (Purple Rainmaker)! Tate then covers both guys at once!
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"Here are your winners: RUTHLESS ROGER STONE & MARVELOUS TATE WILLIAMS!"
Jazz: "Dominance. Complete & utter dominance!"
Jay: "What a unit Elijah has! The future Marvelous Heavyweight Champion & the unstoppable Juggernaut of Ruthlessness!"
Tate calmly stands up and places a foot over both guys! Elijah takes the briefcase from the referee and hands it back to Tate! Stone then raises Tate's arm as the crowd boos them!
Jazz: "I can't help but get a cold chill…one day, Azriel may return. And there will be hell to pay against Holiday Promotions!"
Jay: "Azriel has met his match! He ain't showing up around here anymore! And even if he did, who's to say Elijah doesn't have any more strategies in his mind! Holiday Promotions are on the rise!"
Jazz: "Speaking about rising…no group in ICW has had a meteoric rise far greater than Revolution! Up next, Hannah sits down with Ava Knight to discuss the actions they've taken against Carson Michaels!"
The screen cuts to Hannah at an unknown location. She sits in a chair with the Revolution banner hanging on a wall behind her.
Hannah: "Ladies & gentlemen, I'm here with my guest at this time… representing Revolution: 'The Dark Knight' Ava Knight."
Ava appears on-screen sitting in a comfortable chair.
Ava: "A pleasure to be here, Hannah. But before you ask your questions, I have a question for you? What does Revolution say?"
Hannah: "Stand with us or fall with them." She says without skipping a beat.
Ava: She claps. "Well done. You're already faring better than the last person who tried to interview me. Brandon, was it? For his sake, I hope he's learned the same lesson everyone else already learned."
Hannah: "It appears that Revolution is trying to teach a lesson to Carson Michaels. Simply asked..what caused her to be targeted?"
Ava: She sits there, pondering the question for a moment. "Allow me to ask you a question: what do you think Revolution is?"
Hannah: "Aside from yourself, Christian McIntyre, Clay Marrow, & Sai Russo? A movement…right?"
Ava: She couldn't help but chuckle at the response.. "Revolution is much more than a movement: it's an idea. A forward thinking way of life. Revolution is about progression. And the Revolution does not discriminate when it comes to taking down anyone trying to stand against it. Myself, Christian, Clay, Sai…we enforce the ideals of Revolution and spread the message that needs to be told. For Carson, that message is that she's not needed anymore."
Hannah: "What do you mean?"
Ava: "Carson is an ICW original and the daughter of Shawn Michaels. She was at top for so long…and she abused her position as the WFA Women's Champion. Instead of progressing, she felt the need to regress the division. To pull back instead of expanding just to protect her status quo…to be the greatest of all time. She went about this by hiding behind her last name & the company. And she did all of this while projecting herself as a woman of the people, a false role model for everyone to idolize & worship."
Hannah: "But Carson eventually lost the championship. Why wait until she fell from the top?"
Ava: She smiles again. "Carson was always a target, but she wasn't a priority yet. Until she spoke out of turn. Do you remember what she said about Sofia Reynoso? Do you remember the backlash from that?"
Hannah: "A lot of people hated her even more for it."
Ava: "Yes, and that's only part of the picture. In reality, her words nearly crumbled everything that the Revolution is working to build. She almost made people lose faith in ICW…and, as a result, lose faith in the Revolution. She was about to destroy everything before the Revolution could truly change anything. And without her championship, she's a liability that needed to be disposed of."
Hannah: "Those are strong claims made about Carson, but how can you say she nearly destroyed the Revolution without even mentioning any of you four?"
Ava: "This goes back to the mission statement we made upon our arrival. The relics of the past will be removed and the Revolution will change ICW. Carson is a relic of past problems just like Chris Blade, just like Justin Danger, Dan Riley, Ben Jones, CJ Hawk, and many more. Her actions will continue to hinder the Revolution until she is gone. What happened to her was a message from Revolution."
Hannah: "Stand with us or fall with them?"
Ava: "No. She doesn't get that option. Our message to her is this: Stay Away. If you show your face, you will fall by the Revolution. And there is no getting back up." She goes to get up until Hannah speaks up.
Hannah: "I have to ask…who else is Revolution targeting next?"
Ava: She smiles and looks at Hannah. "...Anyone that doesn't stand with us." Ava removes the mic from her shirt and walks off-screen."
Hannah: "You heard it here from Ava Knight. Back to you, Brandon."
The screen fades to the Interview Room where Brandon… stands there frozen in terror. He is visibly shaking and sweating.
Asher: "Ummm….Mr. Brandon of the Andrews?"
The screen zooms out to reveal Asher Darma standing next to Brandon with a concerned look. Asher taps Brandon on the arm, causing him to flinch.
Brandon: "Oh God! Oh…oh right…my apologies everyone. I am here now with Asher Darma. Is there anything you'd like to say at this moment?"
Asher: "Well, I hope you are able to get through the fear of Revolutionizing." He says with a firm pat on the back.
Brandon: "...Please don't say their name out loud." He says while still shaking.
Asher: "I also want to wish my new friend Will of the Ralston a speedy recovery from a sinister sneak attack from Ced of the black lion. Here he comes now, in fact."
The camera moves over to see Ced walking up to Asher & Brandon.
Asher: "What you did was not nice, young man. It is impolite to attack someone when their eyes are turned away from you. Will of the Ralston is not a dart so you should not throw him as a dart! You should be ashamed of yourself!"
Ced just takes the mic away from Brandon and looks down at Asher.
Ced: "The only thing I'm ashamed of is sitting back and watching weak and pathetic wrestlers like you & Will fight over the Heavyweight Championship! Will should be thanking me cause now his wife can be the man of his house! As for you, Darma…"
Ced gets right in Asher's face while looking down at him.
Ced: "The day we face-off is the day the WFA North American Championship is put around the waist of a legitimate athlete and champion like me."
Ced shoves the mic into Brandon's chest and walks away. Asher watches him leave as the screen goes black.
((Ad Break))
The screen soon cuts back to the arena. A much calmer Brandon stands there with a mic in hand.
Brandon: "Ladies & gentlemen, please give a warm welcome to the ICW Demolition Champion: Furno Moxley!"
The crowd pops as The lights go off and Trophies of Violence (by While She Sleep) plays. The Titantron shows a burning Punisher skull, then red lights begin to flash like crazy as Furno walks out to the stage. After the drum section, a wolf's howl is heard, and Furno holds up the Demolition Title. The red lights turn white and still flash like crazy while he walks to the ring!
Jazz: "Considering what happened last week with Jacob Uso & Aiden Black, I don't blame Furno for being extra ticked off! Especially since all of this centers around the complex history between Uso & Raptor Reigns!"
Jay: "If Moxley is wise, he should stay out of this and focus on being a champion! But his temper knows no limits, and he's gonna find himself in a situation he can't bloody his way out of!"
Furno climbs on the apron and holds up the Demolition Title for everyone to see. He enters the ring and paces next to Brandon.
Brandon: "Furno, last week, we heard the reason that Jacob Uso has targeted you & Aiden Black, which is due to the complicated history he has with Raptor Reigns. And then after a match, Jacob Uso assaults Adrian to the point he had to be carried out. What're your thoughts on everything that transpired so far?"
Furno: "My thoughts? My thoughts are that I'M PISSED OFF!"
The crowd as a "MOXLEY" chant breaks out! Furno takes some deep breaths while listening to the crowd.
Furno: "I've dealt with one punk after another after another! If Jacob wants to fight, then he better be ready to fight like a man because I'm sick of him thinking he can get the jump on me and my brothers and walk away unscathed! I ain't a stepping stone for anyone to walk over, and he's gonna find that out first hand next week at Showdown in the Sun!"
Brandon: "I gotta ask…how does Raptor Reigns react to any of this? Can we get some perspective on where he stands?"
Furno: "That's a good question, Brandon. Cause I sure as hell would like to know the answer, too! I wasn't here last week because the doctors wouldn't allow me to come until I was healed. Raptor, where the hell are you!? That's twice now you just stood back and watched your punk-ass cousin jump me & Aiden! And there won't be a third time, because the moment I see Jacob, his blood will be covering this entire-"
Furno gets BLASTED from behind by a hooded figure! The crowd goes nuts as he removes the hood and reveals it to be Jacob Uso!
Jazz: "Oh no! Jacob Uso is here! And he's gunning after Furno!"
Jay: "Uso's a man possessed! And he has his sights set on taking out Moxley!"
Brandon runs out of the ring as Jacob beats down Furno! But Furno rolls over and starts beating Jacob down! The crowd gets excited at the two continuing to brawl! But then officials rush out and try to pull the two apart! Everyone chants "LET THEM FIGHT" as Moxley & Uso tries to pull away from everyone! Furno does break through, and he bone rushes Uso through everyone and knocks each other out of the ring! The two got back up and began beating each other around ringside! The crowd cheered for the fighting even as more officials ran out to pull them apart! They drag Uso back up the ramp while keeping a hostile Furno against the ring apron!
But just when things begin to calm down, Jacob breaks free this time and charges at Moxley! He runs down the ramp and dives onto everyone! Everyone pops as the two resume fighting! Even more security ran out to restrain the two maniacs and forcefully drag them away from each other!
Jazz: "This is getting out of hand! Both guys are ready to just rip each other apart!"
Jay: "There's so much involved with this situation that emotions are at an all-time high! When these two meet at Showdown in the Sun, it's going to be brutal!"
The scene cuts backstage to Hannah standing outside of Sabre's locker room.
Hannah: "It's been a wild night so faring, but the night's not over yet! I'm here now to see if I can get a word with Jason Sabre on tonight's tag team main event."
Hannah knocks on the door. After a few seconds, Jason opens the door. He stands there wearing nothing but his shoes & gym shorts.
Hannah: "Oh my…." She stands there looking at Jason's pecs and abs. "Ummm…"
Jason: "Eyes up here, Hannah." He lifts Hannah's head up. "I'm not in the mood to be flattered. I'm getting ready to kick some ass later. What is it?"
Hannah: She clears her throat. "Right…so with this tag team match being what stands between you and getting your hands on DJ at Unbreaka4ble, is there any worry about the tag team partner you'll have?"
Jason: "Short answer: no. Like I said earlier, I don't care what it takes or what I gotta do: I will get my hands on Kingston one way or another! They wanna find me a partner? Go ahead! I don't care who they pair me with! It can be an 8 year old child, a guy living a 600lbs life, this cameraman standing in front of us, hell I think you & I can whoop both their asses in two minutes, Hannah! It doesn't matter who-"
?: "THERE YOU ARE, PARTNER!"
The sound of that voice made Jason freeze and his eyes went wide in shock. He looks over his shoulder and lets out a sad groan. Because standing next to him…is Mason Rivers!
Mason: "I've been looking EVERYWHERE for you, buddy!" He says enthusiastically. "You can't BELIEVE how excited I was when I found out I'll be your tag partner! Sure I've been beaten up, put through tables, laughed at, and haven't won a single match since I got here, but I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship! We can even call ourselves 'The Ace of the Most Hearts!'" Mason sighs. "I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship! See you out there, partner!"
Mason hugs an uncomfortable Jason before running off. Jason just stands there staring off into a sad & depressed space.
Hannah: "...Looks like we found out who you'll be teaming with…" she says awkwardly.
Those words almost brought Sabre to tears. The scene ends with Sabre putting his face in his hands.
((Ad Break))
The scene opens with Brandon back in the interview room.
Brandon: "Ladies & gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time: 'The American Princess' Angelica Rhodes!"
Angelica walks on-screen.
Brandon: "Last week, you made the challenge to face Daria for the ICW Women's Championship…and then assaulted her and the rest of the Misfits before throwing Kirsi off the stage. What provoked such a heinous attack?"
Angelica: "Heinous? Brandon, it was justified! From the moment I became Women's Champion, I was the Face of ICW! I elevated that title and everyone associated with me! I even graciously allowed Daria the honor of having the greatest moment in her pathetic life by facing me at Immortality 2! And when I went up to her demanding she repay her debt to me, Daria called me 'boring.' Me, the daughter to the son of a plumber, the heiress to the Rhodes Family legacy…boring! That's a slap to the face of everything my family and I have done to move this business forward! And I found it necessary to respond in kind!"
Angelica takes the mic from Brandon's and tells him to leave. Brandon walks away, leaving Angelica to face the camera with a serious and angry expression.
Angelica: "Listen to me, Daria. And listen good: I want my championship back! I'm not asking, either. I'm DEMANDING that you give me a rematch against you! And since I'm a gracious American Princess, I'll give you until next week to grant me my rematch. Because until you give me what I want, I will make it my personal mission to see to it that you and your Misfits suffer."
Angelica pushes the mic back to Brandon's chest before leaving. The screen soon cuts back to commentary.
Jay: "The challenge has been thrown down! Angelica Rhodes wants to fight Daria and get back her championship!"
Jazz: "Angelica has reached desperate heights to try and reclaim the title! I can only imagine what lengths she'll try to go to just to get it back! And how will Daria respond to her? We'll have to wait & see! But up next, Phoenix will take on another member of the Lords of Wrestling: Aiden Remington III!"
Words I Never Said (by Lupe Fiasco) plays to a big pop! Out walks Phoenix through La Rebelion's specialized entranceway and carrying the International Title around his neck! He walks through the crowd, giving high-fives all around. He soon leaps over the barricade with ease and jumps on the apron. He scales the top rope and holds up the International Title.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing La Rebelion, from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, standing 5'10" & weighing in at 202 lbs: the holder of the ICW International Championship: PHOENIX!"
Jay: "How can people cheer & celebrate a guy who STOLE someone else's property!? He's a criminal! Not a hero!"
Jazz: "Phoenix has quickly captured the hearts of the people! He's also made his intentions clear: he wants to be champion! Not just a title holder, but a champion by name! If Owens wants it back so bad, then he should agree to fight Phoenix for it!"
As Phoenix jumps down, Morning Glory (by Oasis) plays. Aiden calmly walks out with his hands in his jacket pockets. The crowd boos as he makes his way down the ramp and up the steps. He walks between the ropes and poses with his hands pointing out.
"Introducing his opponent representing Kings of a New Age & the Lords of Wrestling, from London, England, standing 5'11" & weighing in at 215 lbs: 'The Prodigy' AIDEN REMINGTON III"
Jazz: "You have to imagine there's quite a bit of pressure on Aiden tonight. Chris Owens and the L.O.W have been chasing and chasing to get that title back! But every time, Phoenix eludes them!"
Jay: "Someone ought to call the cops so they can catch this criminal! But I am highly confident "The Prodigy" will twist and break all of his limbs before finally returning the title back to Chris Owens!"
After the two get ready, the bell sounds to start the match. Phoenix and Aiden pace around for a bit before cautiously approaching one another. They each reach their hands out and grasp them before pushing against each other in a test of strength. Phoenix trips Aiden and pins his shoulders to the mat. But before a count starts, Aiden bridges his back and rolls backwards. He rolls to his knees and bends the wrists of Phoenix, pushing down on him! AR3 crosses the arms, turns, and hits a Wrist Clutch Snapmare. He then pulls Phoenix's arms behind his back and presses the knee down on his back! Phoenix struggles a bit with his arms being yanked back, but he manages to pull himself to his feet. "The Bird of War" does a front flip, wrapping his legs around Aiden's waist, into a Victory Roll! But then Phoenix leaps up and Double Stomps right onto AR3's chest!
Jazz: "Aiden with the ground work early on, but Phoenix's near superhuman agility has given him the edge!"
Jay: "Just wait, Jazz! One slight opening, and Aiden will have him caught in a submission!"
Aiden sits up, clutching his chest and groaning, but Phoenix kicks him back down. The Standing Moonsault follows, but Aiden turns and catches him in a Triangle Choke! AR3 pulls at his arm while squeezing his thighs tight against his head! But Phoenix manages to deadlift him in the air. Aiden quickly releases the hold, landing safely. He twists Phoenix's arm and goes for the Overhead Kick, but Phoenix blocks it and rolls him back up! Phoenix then grabs his hand and Open Palm Strikes him across the chest! Phoenix, still gripping his hand, runs up the corner and hits a Corkscrew Hurricanrana! Aiden gets up feeling Dizzy, and he's hit with a Tilt-A-Whirl Hurricanrana that sends him out of the ring. He lands on the apron and gets back up, but Phoenix stuns him with a Soccer Kick! AR3 then Slingshots into a Reverse Frankensteiner on the apron! Aiden's head bounces off the apron and he crashes to the floor! The crowd pops for Phoenix, who motions them to get even louder! As Aiden slowly crawls up, Phoenix connects with a Springfield Corkscrew Moonsault! A "PHOENIX" chant breaks out amidst the cheers! Phoenix gets up and rolls Aiden back in the ring. He climbs on the apron…and hits a Springboard 450 Splash! Phoenix makes the cover!
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Jazz: "A two-count from Aiden, but Phoenix is on a roll in this match! The way he soars across the ring is becoming too much for Aiden to handle!"
Phoenix scoops up Aiden and chops him across his chest! He goes for an Irish Whip, but Aiden counters whips! Phoenix does a Handspring off the ropes and goes for the Pele Kick! But Aiden grabs him in an Ankle Lock! Phoenix quickly rolls on his back and kicks his opponent! But Aiden instead applies the Achilles Lock!
Jay: "Look at that, Jazz! Aiden wisely goes after Phoenix's legs! This will definitely hinder his agility and athleticism!"
Phoenix struggles to move as Aiden twists and bends his Achilles! But "The Bird of War" manages to roll both bodies towards the ropes, grabbing them! Aiden holds on for four more seconds before releasing him. Frustrated, "The Prodigy" picks up Phoenix and delivers a stiff European Uppercut, knocking him against the ropes. He hits one more Uppercut for good measures then hits a Snapmare. AR3 runs the ropes and attempts a Penalty Kick. Phoenix ducks it and rolls him up, then pushes him off and connects with a Rolling Kick…but Aiden grabs the leg! He gets back up, grabs the other leg, and puts Phoenix in a Kneeling Inverted Sharpshooter! The crowd continues to rally behind Phoenix, who struggled to break free of the hold! But he manages to roll on his back and catch AR3 in the Small Package!
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Both men scurry to their feet. Phoenix runs at Aiden, and Aiden attempts a Michinoku Driver! Phoenix counters with a Cartwheel mid-rotation, and brings Aiden down into a Fujiwara Armbar! Aiden starts to panic a little as Phoenix pulls back hard on the arm! Aiden thinks quickly and goes for a Rollup, but Phoenix counters it and applies his Bridging Armbar!
Jazz: "Phoenix with his own submissions to Aiden! Targeting the arms to make it harder for AR3 to use his own submissions!"
Jay: "Bold of him to assume he can out work "The Prodigy" in technique and mat wrestling!"
Aiden struggles more to escape from the Bridging Armbar! And Phoenix was pulling it real far! So Aiden rolls on his back, getting free, and putting Phoenix in a Rear Naked Choke! Phoenix struggles to breathe and he gets on his feet! So Aiden gets on his back and wraps his legs around the waist, trapping Phoenix in the chokehold! Phoenix struggles to break his grip, but he does manage to unwrap the legs! So he bends forward and flings Aiden off! Aiden gets back up…and eats a Patada Con Giro to the face! Aiden goes down hard, and Phoenix scales to the top rope! He jumps off and does the Burn Out (Twisting Phoenix Splash), but Aiden rolls away! Phoenix rolls to his feet, turns around- GUNSHOT (Codebreaker) by Aiden! Phoenix is sent flying across the ring! AR3 smiles evilly as he walks over and picks him up. Aiden turns him around, hooks the arms, and goes for the Tiger Suplex… only for Phoenix to flip and land on his feet! He then rolls forward and attempts a Standing Shotgun Dropkick… only for Aiden to grab both of his legs! Aiden then Slingshots Phoenix into the corner… and sees Phoenix land directly to the top rope! He hurries to his feet, but Phoenix leaps off and hits the Springboard Cutter off the corner! AR3 goes down HARD as the crowd comes alive! Phoenix pulls himself up and grabs Aiden. He hooks the arms…and hits the Wings of the Phoenix (Angels Wings)! Phoenix makes the cover!
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"Here is your winner: PHOENIX!"
Jazz: "And Phoenix picks up another big win over a member of the Lords of Wrestling! There's no denying his claim to challenge for the title of International Champion!"
Jay: "There's no way this THIEF actually believes he's worthy to be a legitimate champion!"
Jazz: "Oh trust me, Phoenix believes he's worthy! Not only that, he believes he is the next official International Champion!"
The crowd cheers as Phoenix gets back up. He is handed the International Title and holds it up for the fans to see. All of a sudden, he's attacked from behind by a pissed off Chris Owens! The crowd boos as "Wrestling's Worst Nightmare" beats down on Phoenix and stomps away at him! He grabs the title and holds it up to the world, yelling "THIS TITLE IS MINE!"
Jay: "FINALLY! Chris Owens has taken back what's rightfully his! The title is back to the OFFICIAL International Champion!"
Jazz: "Owens is back with a vengeance! And it looks as if he's not finished yet!"
Owens walks over and takes the mic. The crowd boos as Chris grabs Phoenix by his throat!
Chris: "YOU WANNA TAKE THIS FROM ME!?" He yells. "Next week! Showdown at the Sun! I AM GOING TO BREAK YOUR WINGS AND END YOUR FANTASIES FOR GOOD!"
Owens sets the title aside and continues beating down Phoenix! He looks at the booing crowd and yells "THIS IS HIS FUTURE! Chris tosses Phoenix to the ropes and goes for the CO Bomb (Pop-Up Powerbomb)... but Phoenix hits a Twisting Hurricanrana! Owens was sent through the ropes and crashing to the floor! Phoenix gets up and runs across the ring! He leaps up the corner, to the ropes, and hits a Springboard Shooting Star Press to Owens! Everyone cheers as Phoenix gets up and quickly grabs the International Title! He leaps over the barricade into the crowd as Owens lays outside, in pain, yelling and cursing! Phoenix holds up the title while everyone chants for him!
Jay: "AGAIN!? DOES THIS CRIMINAL HAVE NO MERCY! PHOENIX STOLE THE TITLE AGAIN! THAT THIEF!"
Jazz: "It seems Owens is back to being a champion only by name! But more importantly, the challenge has been set for Showdown in the Sun: Chris Owens versus Phoenix for the title AND name of International Champion!"
Jay: "Next week, the O-Zone will get his revenge on Phoenix and put an end to this whole charade once & for all!"
The screen cuts backstage where an exhausted Mark Jacobs is watching Owens yell & Phoenix holding the International Title on TV.
Mark: He scoffs. "Both of them are pathetic. That championship is a joke."
Evan: "Which is why I'm proud to call you the ICW Heavyweight Champion!"
Mark turns to see Evan Neal walk up to him with a smug smile. He turns back to the tv.
Mark: "What do you want?" He scoffs.
Evan: "I just want to shake your hand and congratulate you on your win against Rey Aguayo. A hard-fought win but a credible win worthy of the ICW Heavyweight Champion!" Evan sticks out his hand.
Mark: He just looks at the hand and laughs. "Are you kidding? A hard-fought win? Man, Rey Aquayo is a joke! All of La Rebelion is a joke! What I did earlier BARELY counts as a light workout! He ain't shit!"
Evan: He chuckles…and then grew nervous. "Ummm… Mark-"
Mark: "Shut up! I'm not done talking! Rey ain't shit. Phoenix ain't shit. Garza sure as hell ain't shit! If Alexis thinks he can whoop my ass, I won't have any problems smacking him across his face! They'd see who the real Big Papi Cool is when I take my boot and bring it down on his face over and over and over again!"
Evan: "Mark, I really think you should-"
Mark: "Didn't I tell you to shut up until I'm done talking? Because I'm not done talking! As I was saying, I even DARE her to send Garza next! I have no problems stomping Garza's face into the ground just like I did to the rest of his eses! Alexis is gonna understand who the real star is! And it ain't her friends, it ain't anyone she likes, and it ain't any other title holders here! I'm the man around here! Because I'm the Bane of Her Existence and I'm the Heavyweight Champion!"
?: "Hey ese!"
Mark: "WHAT!"
Mark turns around…and a punch lands across his jaw, knocking him to the floor! The camera pans over to reveal Jesus Garza & Alexis Espinoza standing over him.
Alexis: "Realmente no sabes cuándo callarte, ¿verdad? (You really don't know when to shut up, do you?)"
Jesus: "I don't know, Alexis. He did come up with a nice idea."
Alexis: "He did, didn't he?" She looks down at Mark. "Well, Jacobs, since you're so confident in yourself, I assume you wouldn't have a problem with fighting Jesus Garza at Showdown in the Sun next week, right?"
Mark doesn't answer due to holding his jaw after getting punched.
Alexis: "Well, it doesn't matter anyway because you will fight Jesus at Showdown in the Sun. And since you threw the idea out already, your match…is for the ICW Heavyweight Title."
Jesus: He kneels down close to Mark and smirks. "You better hold that title close cause you got seven days before I break your arms and rip it away from you. See you next week, ese."
Jesus & Alexis steps over Mark as they walk off-screen. Mark lays there in pain as Evan looks down at him.
Evan: "...Honestly? You walked into that one."
Mark: He pulls himself back up, holding his title close to him. "You….just stood there…and let that…happen… no wonder…you're Alexis's…bottom bitch…"
Mark rubs his jaw and limps away…leaving Evan shocked & appalled at the insult.
((Ad Break))
The scene opens to Sofia Reynoso backstage looking at the camera and smiling.
Sofia: "That's twice now Mark got hit after talking so much shit. He got lucky tonight, but he's gonna learn to watch his mouth when Jesus takes the Heavyweight Title next week. Add in Phoenix being the next legitimate International Champ, and me holding this" Sofia pats her Title with a smirk. "La Rebelion's runnin things around here."
Sofia: "Speaking of running things, tonight is MasonMania! The Rivers are about to run wild with Gen M tears when my boy, Mason Rivers, teams up with Sabre to beat down DJ's side bitches! Personally, I've been waiting for this moment where Mason not only gets his first win, but a win in the…main…event…"
Sofia trails off as Kailene Starr walks on-screen and stares at her. Sofia just stares back confused.
Kailene: "I want a shot."
Sofia: "...Who are you?"
Kailene: "Someone who wants a shot at your title."
Sofia: "Well, 'Someone who wants a shot at your title,' I don't know if you're new around here, but catering is down the hall, on the right."
Kailene: She lifts her head up and takes a deep breath. "You're a fighting champion, right?" She looks Sofia in her eyes. "What's got you scared of fighting someone like me for that championship?"
Sofia: She couldn't help but let out a chuckle. Sofia shakes her head & sighs. "Let me ask you something: what have you done to think you have what it takes to hold this title? I changed the game. I brought the Women's Evolution here. People care so little for you that they think Detrick is still single."
Kailene: She got right into Sofia's face. "Say one more thing about my marriage. And watch how quick I knock the Evolution out of you."
Sofia: "So you do have some fight in you." She smirks. "Tell you what? I'll humor your proposition: If Mason & Jason wins their match tonight, I'll defend my WFA Women's Title against you, next week at Showdown in the Sun. And then we'll see if you can handle the big leagues, kid."
Kailene doesn't say a word. She just glares at Sofia before walking away.
Sofia: "Well there we have it, ladies & gentlemen. Next week is about to be really interesting….but that depends on what happens right now! The time for talking is over! IT'S TIME! FOR THE MAIN EVENT!"
Sofia winks at the camera as the screen cuts to ringside.
Jay: "The fact that woman has so much faith in Mason Rivers of all people….and she made a bet with Kailene for a TITLE MATCH if they win…speaks to her as a champion and as a so-called "Female Ace!"
Jazz: "Sofia's always supported the underdogs, and it's no different here! Up next, Generation M takes on Jason Sabre and his….unwanted partner, Mason Rivers! And if Jason & Mason win, Sabre gets his rematch against DJ Kingston at Unbreakable!"
Winter Blues (by Joyner Lucas) starts to play as the lights darken. Once the gunshots in the song are heard, the arena lights back up to reveal Caesar & Dylan posing on the stage. The crowd boos as they make their way to the ring with smirks on their faces. The duo enters the ring and poses in front of the hardcam. Caesar stands in the left turnbuckle posing with his arms pointing out and Dylan Torres is on the right turnbuckle laughing and smiling maniacally.
"The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, representing Generation M, at a total combined weight of 570 lbs: the team of DYLAN TORRES & KING CAESAR!"
Jazz: "All smiles clearly on Caesar & Dylan's faces considering who they're up against. But they shouldn't forget that they both fell to 'The Ace' not too long ago."
Jay: "The FORMER Ace, Jazz! And no disrespect to the greats that is King Caesar & Dylan Torres, but those were SINGLES matches, Jazz! This is a tag team match, and these guys are the WFA Tag Champions! They are tag team legends in the WFA! And they're gonna make sure Jason does NOT face "The ASTONISHING Ace" one more time!
Weight of my Pride (by Pay Money to my Pain) starts to play to a LOUD pop! The beginning instrumentals kick in as lights turn black & white. As the lyrics near, smoke shoots up from the sides of the stage and Sabre appears. However, he doesn't look around and soak up the reactions. Instead, he stares directly at Caesar & Dylan in the ring.
"Introducing their opponents! First, from Los Angeles, California, standing 6ft tall & weighing in at 235 lbs: he is 'The Ace of Pro Wrestling' JASON SABRE!"
Jazz: "No theatrics, no crowd greeting, Jason Sabre has his game face on tonight!"
Jay: "He's gonna need more than a game face! In fact, nothing short of a miracle from God will be able to help him because his partner sure as hell won't be!"
Jazz: "You also gotta wonder if his talk with Natalia is fueling him, considering her being caught in the middle of all of this! We tried to get a word with her, but Natalia had left the arena an hour into the show."
Jay: "Whether she is doing this on purpose or not, Natalia is playing mind games that benefits DJ against Sabre! Jason isn't gonna be able to get through this uphill miracle tonight!
Just as Jason makes it to ringside, Meant To Live (by Switchfoot) plays. And out runs Mason Rivers wearing a near identical attire to Sabre. The only difference is that Mason's jacket still had the price tag. The crowd cheers while Jason shakes his head and Gen M chuckles. He runs down to the ring and stands next to the Ace, patting him on the back! Sabre just gives him a disgusted look as Mason enters the ring. He climbs to the top rope and poses like Jason, except he makes a heart with his hands!
"Introducing his tag team partner, from Atlanta, Georgia, standing 5'10" & weighing in at 190lbs: MASON RIVERS!"
Jay: "Look at this guy, Jazz! He's the textbook definition of what a loser is! This guy is ridiculous and Jason Sabre is a goner!"
Jazz: "Judge Mason Rivers all you want! But what better person to learn from than the Ace of Pro Wrestling! And it's like he said earlier: Jason doesn't care who his partner is because he is hellbent on getting his hands on DJ at Unbreakable! And nothing is going to stand in his way! Not even a…less than ideal partner."
As Mason is posing, Sabre enters the ring and pulls him down from the ropes. "Will you get serious and stop goofing off!?" He yells at him. "I'm just so excited to be teaming with you!" Mason says, excited. "The Aces of Hearts! You and me-" "No! There is no you and me!" Sabre yells. "One time only! That's it-" And suddenly, Caesar & Dylan attacks both of them from behind!
Jazz: "How typical…a sneak attack from behind by Caesar & Dylan!"
Jay: "Already Mason is proving to be a liability because he removed Sabre's focus on his opponents! And they're suffering the consequences for it!"
As the bell rings, Gen M tosses Mason out to the floor and then stomp down on Sabre! They taunt the fans who continue to boo them out of the building! Caesar & Dylan scoops up Jason and calls for the Generational Sin (Magic Killer)! But just as they lift Sabre up, Mason Rivers rolls back in and attacks Dylan from behind! Dylan doesn't even budge as he & Caesar lets Sabre go. Dylan and Caesar turn to Mason, and Mason begins to get fired up! He hits a kick to Dylan…but it did nothing! So he kicked Caesar…and that also did nothing! Mason starts kicking each guy back & forth, causing the crowd to get behind him! But the kicks didn't even phase either guy, and the two of them just stood there and laughed! Caesar finally had enough of this and grabbed Mason's leg! He then reaches out and grabs him by his throat…until "The Ace" Superkicks Caesar out of the ring!
Jazz: "Superkick by Sabre! And Caesar is knocked out of the ring!"
Jay: "Did you see how pathetic those kicks were!? Mason is good at being a good-for-nothing!"
Dylan sees Jason take down Caesar, and he goes over to attack! But Sabre fires back with a flurry of punches to the head! Dylan stumbles back against the ropes, and Jason clotheslines him over and to the floor! The crowd breaks out into a "Go Ace!" chant! Mason gets excited, thinking they were chanting for both him and Jason! So he runs across the ring and went for a Suicide Dive…but was caught by Caesar & Dylan! Sabre sees this and shakes his head in frustration. So while Gen M was carrying Mason across their chest, Jason climbs to the top rope, waits for them to turn, and hits the Diving Crossbody onto everyone!
Jazz: "Sabre just wipes out EVERYONE! Including his own partner!"
Jay: "I'll give Jason credit: he knows this is essentially a handicap match against him, so he doesn't even bother trying to protect his partner and keep him healthy in this match!"
The crowd pops HARD for the spot and cheers for Sabre again! Jason didn't waste time playing up to the people, however, and he simply grabbed Dylan & threw him back in the ring. Grabbing Dylan by his head, Jason drags him over to the corner and slams him against it! He then starts leveling him with a flurry of punches and chops to the head & chest! Sabre goes for the Irish Whip, but Dylan counters and sends him running into the corner! Torres charges at him, but Jason side-steps and causes "The Rabbit Street Dog" to crash into the corner! Dylan stumbles back…and walks right into a Death Plex from Sabre! Jason makes the cover!
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Jazz: "Sabre is putting up a fight here tonight! He will do whatever it takes to get payback against DJ Kingston!"
Jay: "He's already proven to be an amazing singles wrestler against them. But this is a tag match against the greatest tag time in the WFA! This is way out of Sabre's expertise, even for him!"
Jason drags Dylan back up and punches him in the face! Caesar tries to climb back on the apron, but Sabre sees this and knocks him back down! Dylan grabs Jason and spins him around, but "The Ace" ducks a wild punch and responds with a stiff Forearm! He then whips Dylan across to his corner! At that moment, Mason climbs up and asks Sabre for a tag! Jason looks at him…reaches out…and pulls Dylan out of the corner! "You stand there. And you. Do. NOTHING!" Sabre yells at Mason. "You hear me? DO NOTHING!" Mason looks down and slowly nods in understanding. But when Jason turns around, he gets hit with a sudden Death Valley Driver from Dylan! The crowd starts booing as Dylan knocks Mason off the apron, sending him flying into the barricade! Dylan then turns and hits a prone Sabre with the Running Senton! He tags in Caesar then grabs Jason by the legs. He lifts him up in the Wheelbarrow, and Caesar BLASTS him with a Running Clothesline into a Wheelbarrow Suplex! Dylan rolls out as Caesar makes the pin!
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Jazz: "Oh God that was brutal to watch! But it wasn't enough to keep Sabre down for three!"
Jay: "That alone nearly took Jason's head off! He can't win facing these two guys alone OR with Mason as a teammate!
As the crowd boos, Caesar lifts up and knees Sabre in the gut! Sabre bends down and grabs his stomach while coughing. Caesar then grabs Jason by his hair and Headbutts the back of his head, knocking him down hard! Caesar looks down on Sabre..then begins to stand on his spine and back! Sabre was in complete agony while Caesar folded his arm and stood on him! The fans chanted "BUR-GER KING! BUR-GER KING!" which only made Caesar mad! He gets off of Jason, picks him up, and Scoop Slams him back down on the mat! He tags in Dylan, and he drags Jason's body to the apron! He proceeds to slam his head off the apron several times! Dylan then drags him out further, hooks his arms, and PLANTS him with an elevated Double Underhook DDT off the apron!
Jazz: "My God! Dylan just dropped him with a brutal DDT! Sabre could be done for!"
Jay: "Systematically picking apart Sabre! Flawless teamwork! That's what makes Generation M the top threats in ICW!"
Jason slumps down lifeless to the floor! But Dylan wasn't done yet! He climbs on the apron, runs, and hits the Cactus Elbow to Jason on the floor! Dylan grabs him and rolls him back in! But the crowd begins chanting "YOU HAVE RABIES! YOU HAVE RABIES!" This pissed off Dylan, who turns and starts arguing with people! But from behind, Mason is back up and attacks Dylan from behind! But Dylan doesn't go down! He instead turns to face Mason…who proceeds to kick him repeatedly again! Dylan just stands there as Mason keeps kicking…until Mason grows tired! He asks for a pause and turns…and gets trucked by Caesar running him down! Dylan smirks and enters back in the ring as Caesar grabs Mason! He deadlifts him by the throat with one arm and Chokeslams him on the apron! In the ring, Dylan grabs Sabre and tosses him to the ropes! Jason rebounds…and hits the Slingblade on Dylan! The crowd comes alive for Sabre again! Caesar sees this & runs in the ring! Caesar charges at Jason, but "The Ace" stumbles back against the ropes and drapes them! Caesar was sent tumbling out of the ring! Dylan gets up and runs, but Jason then Back Body Drops him over the ropes and onto Caesar! Sabre collapses out of exhaustion…as Mason gets back up and calls for a tag!
Jazz: "Mason's up! He's back up and BEGGING Sabre to tag him in!"
Jay: "No way…no way Mason's getting tagged in! Sabre knows it's a death wish to his mission to get to DJ!"
Jazz: "Mason is ready! The people want Mason! This is Jason's chance!"
Mason was losing his MIND begging Sabre to tag him in! The fans were FRENZY to see it happen! Sabre slowly crawls over to his corner! He gets up! He sees Mason! And he tells Mason "Put your hand down!" Mason slowly lowers his arm as Sabre gets back up. "I told you to STAY THERE and DO NOTHING! I will handle everything! You don't do a THING!" After yelling at him, Jason turns around and gets hit with a Crossbody from Dylan! He then kicks Mason in the face, knocking him back down to the floor! Torres tags Caesar back in, and they both lift Jason back up! They grab him by his throat and hit a Double Chokeslam! Caesar makes the cover!
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Jazz: "Jason Sabre is still in this! But he needs to quickly figure out a way to combat all of these threats and his issues with his tag partner!"
Jay: "He can't, Jazz! It's all too much to try and overcome! Even for the mighty Jason Sabre!"
Caesar was getting frustrated that Sabre wasn't staying down. He picks Jason up and whips him into his corner! Caesar starts hitting him with punches and jabs to the ribs and stomach! Sabre could barely stand on his own. Caesar grabs him by the throat and sits him on the top rope. Jason starts to kick him away…which allows Mason to tag him from behind! Caesar stumbles back, and Jason goes for a Crossbody! But Caesar catches him out of midair! He lifts Jason across his shoulders and marches around the ring while carrying him! Caesar turns around…and Mason comes flying off the top rope with a Missile Dropkick!...Sadly for Mason, Caesar didn't budge while he crashed back down! Caesar looks down at Mason smirking…then tosses Sabre out of the ring! Mason slowly gets back up…then comes face-to-face with Caesar! And the crowd becomes unglued for Mason!
"LET'S GO MASON" chants filled the arena, firing up "The Man With the Most Heart!" Full of determination, Mason kicks Caesar in the leg with all his might! And Caesar doesn't budge! Mason delivers another kick, with the crowd chanting "YES!" And Caesar still doesn't budge! Mason starts firing off kick after kick after kick after kick, all with the crowd saying "YES!" after each one! But Caesar just stood there chuckling! Mason then turns to kick Dylan off the apron! But Dylan just stood there and laughed! Mason steps back…turns… and gets hit with a BRUTAL Discus Lariat from Caesar!
Jay: "Good lord what a Lariat by Caesar! While Mason's kicks didn't even phase him!"
Jazz: "Mason may be out cold! I hate to say it…but this could be the beginning of the end for Sabre & Mason!"
Caesar and Dylan were laughing at this point! And the crowd just boos them out of the building! Dylan gets tagged in, and "The Rabbid Street Dog" flips Mason over. He then unleashes his Violence Party (a series of stomps, knee drops, fist drops, and a running senton) onto a prone Mason! But he didn't go for the cover! Dylan was having too much fun beating up Mason and decided to beat him up some more! So he scoops up Rivers, pats him on the head like a child, and goes for the Motor City Backhand (Spinning Backfist)!
Jay: "Pack it in, ladies & gentlemen! Sabre's revenge will fail in matter of-"
But Mason ducks and Rolls Up Dylan!
Jazz: "MASON ROLLS UP DYLAN!"
Jay: "HUH!?"
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Jazz: "Oh that was NEARLY a three-count!"
Jay: "Oh thank God…just a fluke pin! That won't happen again!"
Dylan BARELY kicks out as the crowd comes alive! He didn't know what had just happened! But he turns around and Mason applies the Small Package!
Jazz: "SMALL PACKAGE! MASON'S GOT THE SMALL PACKAGE!"
Jay: "WAIT WHAT!?"
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Again, Dylan BARELY kicks out in time!
Jazz: "HE HAD IT! MASON RIVERS ALMOST HAD DYLAN TORRES BEAT!"
Both scramble to their feet, but Dylan catches him with a kick to the gut, knocking Mason down!
Jay: "Dylan just shut down this clown show! Now it's time to put an end to Mason and keep Sabre away from DJ!"
Dylan lets out a yell before picking up Mason. Dylan attempts a Spike Piledriver… until Mason scurries underneath and gets the Backslide pin!
Jazz: "BACKSLIDE! MASON GETS THE BACKSLIDE!
Jay: "WHAT THE- HOW!?"
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The crowd was losing their MINDS! Dylan barely kicked out again! And he had NO clue what was going on! Mason gets to his feet as Dylan gets up and runs at him! But Mason rolls away, and Dylan flies and crashes his face HARD on the top ring post, knocking himself out! Caesar tries to run in and stop this, but Sabre runs and knocks the big man out of the ring with the Greatest Dropkick Ever! "The Ace" looks at Mason… and tells him to "Finish the job, kid!" Jason then runs and hits Caesar with a Slingshot Front Flip Senton to the floor! The crowd were on their feet! Dylan was dazed and wobbly! Mason was fired up and waited in the corner! Dylan turns around! Mason charges full speed…and hits the New Belief (Boston Knee Party)! Dylan goes down HARD! The crowd went NUTS!
Jazz: "HE GOT HIM! MASON HITS DYLAN WITH THE NEW BELIEF!"
Jay: "NO! NO NO NO! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!"
Mason scurries over! He makes the pin! Everyone counts along!
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Jazz: "DID MASON DO IT!? IS HE GONNA GO ALL THE WAY!?"
Jay: "KICK OUT, DYLAN! KICK OUT!"
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Jazz: "IS JASON GONNA GO ONTO UNBREAKABLE!? ALL BECAUSE OF MASON RIVERS!?"
Jay: "DON'T COUNT THREE! GET UP DYLAN! GET UP!"
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At the LAST POSSIBLE SECOND, Dylan got his shoulder up!
Jay: "YES! DYLAN IS STILL ALIVE! HE STILL-"
But Mason wasn't deterred! Because he grabs Dylan's head! And he applies the Heart Rings True (Dragon Slayer)!
Jazz: "HIS HEART RINGS TRUE! BECAUSE MASON HAS THE DRAGON SLAYER APPLIED DEEP!"
Jay: "YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!"
The crowd was in a frenzy! Everyone wants to see Dylan submit! And Mason had the brutal-looking submission in deep! Dylan coughed and struggled to breathe! He raised his arm, contemplating tapping out! Mason was nodding his head, feeling the win getting closer! But Dylan pushed to his feet and slammed Mason against the corner!
Jazz: "Almost…Mason almost did the unthinkable! He had Dylan dead set in the middle of the ring! But-"
Jay: "But the tag team veteran broke free and lives to fight on!"
Everyone begins booing as Dylan collapses to his knees, coughing & gasping for air. But unbeknownst to Dylan AND Mason, Sabre snuck up behind and got the blind tag! Mason stalks Dylan again…and he goes for a second New Belief! But Dylan caught him with the Motor City Backhand! And Mason was out like a light! Dylan looks down at Mason, still struggling to breathe!
But then Jason spins him around and hits the Final Blow (RKO)! The crowd popped HARD for the sudden strike by "The Ace of Pro Wrestling!"
Jazz: "FINAL BLOW! THE ACE STRIKES FROM BEHIND!"
Jay: "ARE YOU KIDDING!? WHEN DID HE GET THE TAG!"
Jazz: "NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE ACE, JAY!"
Caesar tries to run in! He grabs Jason by the throat! He lifts him up for a Chokeslam! Sabre does a Backflip out of it- FINAL BLOW TO CAESAR! The crowd came UNGLUED! Jason backs up against the corner! Dylan crawled on his hands & knees! Jason calls for the Final Resolution (Kinshasa)!
And a mystery figure wearing a Natalia Rodriguez hoodie leaps on the apron and SMASHES a champagne bottle RIGHT over Sabre's head!
Jazz: "OOOOOHHHH DEAR GOD!"
Jay: "HOLY- IT'S NATALIA! NATALIA JUST BLASTED A CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE OVER JASON'S HEAD!
The referee IMMEDIATELY called for the bell as the figure stood on the apron! The person looked down at Sabre, whose face was cut up and starting to bleed!
"Your winners by Disqualification: JASON SABRE & MASON RIVERS!"
The result didn't register with anyone as they all booed who they thought was Natalia! But the hooded figure unzips the jacket…removes the hood…and reveals himself to be DJ Kingston in a Natalia jacket! EVERYONE booed as Kingston stood there with an evil smirk on his face! DJ soon enters the ring and starts beating down on Sabre even more!
Jazz: "This is disgusting! DJ Kingston was always here! This was a setup from the very beginning!"
Jay: "Like you said, Jazz: Never turn your back on the ASTONISHING Ace of Pro Wrestling! What a brilliant plan by DJ and Generation M! Hell, who's to say Nattie leaving wasn't part of the plan either!"
Jazz: "You're so unbelievably full of it!"
DJ continues to beat down Sabre to negative reaction! But then Mason Rivers slides back in and goes after DJ! Sadly Caesar & Dylan were up again, and they began beating down Mason! Eventually, Dylan & Caesar scoops up Mason and plants him with the Generational Sin! DJ goes and grabs a mic. He enters the ring as Caesar & Dylan hold up an unconscious Sabre.
DJ: "Congrats, Jason. You've earned the right to stand in the same ring as the Astonishing Ace of Pro Wrestling at Unbreakable! But…it won't be any old regular match again. It's going to have a unique stipulation…that I'll reveal to the world….next week at Showdown In the Sun! Until then, here's a small taste of what you have coming to you!"
DJ tells the other two to pick Sabre up! Caesar & Dylan lift Jason in the double Gorilla Press! And all three hit Sabre with a brutal Thronebreaker (Caesar and Dylan hold an opponent in the Gorilla Press while DJ Kingston hits a Springboard Cutter off the corner)! Sabre was out COLD! The crowd boos as Gen M all posed over a bloodied Jason Sabre!
Jazz: "That was hard to watch…DJ just manipulated the situation into his favor…and now he's gonna reveal a stipulation for their match at Unbreakable… next week at Showdown in the Sun!?"
Jay: "Astonishing Ace level moves from DJ Kingston! He's shown that he's now the guy in control of everything! Sabre is at his mercy! And there's nothing that the former Ace can do about it now!"
Jazz: "This has been a chaotic end to this week's Battlefield! I'm Jazz, with Jay, and we'll see you all next week…in Miami, Florida…for our TV Special: Showdown in the Sun! Until next time!"
Recap
Match 1: Mark Jacobs VS Rey Aguayo (Non-Title)
Winner: Mark Jacobs via pin
Match 2: Seth Mercer VS Jaden Sennoa
Winner: Jaden Sennoa via submission
Match 3: Holiday Promotions (Marvelous Tate Williams & Ruthless Roger Stone) VS Amazing Ramsey & Jaiden Ramirez
Winners: Holiday Promotions via pin
Match 4: Phoenix VS Aiden Remington III
Winner: Phoenix via pin
Match 5: Generation M (King Caesar & Dylan Torres w/DJ Kingston) VS Jason Sabre & Mason Rivers
Winners: Jason Sabre & Mason Rivers via DQ
Next time on ICW Battlefield (Ep. 7: Showdown in the Sun)
–ICW Heavyweight Championship: Mark Jacobs © VS Jesus Garza
–ICW Tag Team Championship: CJ Hawk & Katashi Suzuki © VS The Wayne Bros
–ICW International Championship: Chris Owens (by name) VS Phoenix ©
–WFA Women's Championship: Sofia Reynoso © VS Kailene Starr
–Furno Moxley VS Jacob Uso (Non-Title)
–Daria responds to Angelica's challenge
–DJ Kingston reveals the match stipulation agsinst Jason Sabre for ICW Unbreakable
((A/N: Oh God…this was hard to write…I don't wanna go into detail. But just know that we lost someone special this week. Someone who cared a lot and was deeply invested in ICW and other works of mine and my friends. It hurts more because I had finished Training Grounds and I was almost finished with this episode…if only I had finished everything sooner… Just thinking about it brings me to tears. Heaven earned one more powerful angel. Rest easy, friend. And we'll see you down the road. This one's for you.))
