Ascension 91

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A big pyrotechnics display shoots throughout the arena, opening up the 91st edition of Ascension. The crowd roars loudly inside the Well Fargo Arena, showing their various signs and merchandise they've brought/bought before transitioning to Catherine Connor & Jack Cohen at the commentator's desk.

Connor: Ladies and gentlemen, we would like to greet you to this amazing crowd in Philadelphia for another episode of Ascension. The 91st episode in fact!

Cohen: After tonight, there will only be 7 more episodes of Ascension until we hit the big 100 and I cannot wait for that spectacular occasion... but that is later down the line. Tonight, we've got the go-home show to the first-ever Gold Rush Pay-Per-View event!

Connor: That's right, Jack! We've got the official contract signing between Veejay & Dorian Slaughter happening tonight as well as a number one contender's match between The Beard & elegANT for the Elite X championship to see who will be Kagura Ohzora's first true test.

Cohen: I believe her first true test will happen tonight as our main event will be the first-ever Female Champion vs. Female Champion exhibition in history! The Eurasian Champion and Third Head of Cerberus Eve Taylor takes on Elite X Champion Kagura Ohzora in what should be an interesting match.

Connor: And we've got two returning superstars in Derek Jacobs and James Howard, the man responsible for attacking Chris K.O. with a chair over the last few weeks. To top it all off, we've got Theron Daggershield's quest of defeating Cerberus continuing tonight as he takes on the second half of the World Tag Team Champions, Flex Mussel.

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Connor: Speak of the devil!

The crowd cheers heavily for Theron Daggershield who walks out onto the ramp with his sword. He waves to the fans but doesn't seem too interactive with the WZCW Universe, making a b-line for the ring. He enters it and requests a microphone from the ringside assistant.

Daggershield: In my recent expeditions, I've taken it upon myself to start a conquest against the Garmr Dogs: an attempt to rid the world of such treacherous and under-handed pillagers.

The crowd cheers at the statement.

Daggershield: Ever since their formation, they've done nothing but cause harm to innocent people and noble warriors alike, including their current rivals Soft Golem Infiltration who have been at war with the Garmr Dogs for what seems like an eternity.

Theron looks down at his sword.

Daggershield: During one of their ambushes against Alakablue the Wizard and CRAP the Golem, I came to their rescue and fended them from further attacks. I did this on multiple occasions... but when the time came for the favour to be returned, Soft Golem Infiltration was nowhere to be seen.

My passion for taking down the Garmr Dogs was so intense that I requested for the original match at Treasure Hunt to be split into two and allowed Alakablue & CRAP to receive yet another beat-down, the only MO the Garmr Dogs seem to possess... so at this time, I'd like to call out Soft Golem Infiltration.

Theron lowers his microphone, watching the ramp as the crowd cautiously watches on.

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The crowd cheers as Alhazred & S.H.I.T. walk out together, making their way to the ring. The slowly approach the ring, entering in at their own pace. They confront Theron who thanks them for coming out. Alhazred & S.H.I.T. aren't particularly amused.

Daggershield: I'm out here to apologise to the two of you for my blatant abandonment in your time of need. It was selfish of me to allow those disgraceful champions to come out here and beat you to a pulp as retribution for not helping me. That's not the kind of warrior I am and I lost my cool...

Alhazred: Hold on one second, Theron.

Alhazred holds up his hand and Theron stops, looking at Alhazred.

Alhazred: Before you came on the scene, S.H.I.T. and I have been dealing with Cerberus and their boring, stupid beat-down routine every single week. No matter what we do to each other, it always ends up with us being at the other end of a sneaky ambush. We're getting pretty sick and tired of this but we're pretty used to taking a good beating now, especially after all those lonely nights in the laboratory where I look up some disturbingly terrible hardcore pornography and beat mys-

S.H.I.T. taps Alhazred on the shoulder, stopping Alhazred from continuing. He looks around for a bit before nodding to S.H.I.T. for the heads-up.

Alhazred: Right... anyway, it doesn't affect us any more. Every time we get beat up, we come back the next night ready for another beat-down, and another beat-down, and another beat-down... all before you decided to take offense to Cerberus.

S.H.I.T.: Whilst we appreciate your assistance, we have updated our software and hardware to prevent any permanent damage to our systems.

Theron nods, agreeing with the team.

Daggershield: I completely understand. I stuck my nose in an ongoing war that I felt I could contribute but ended up complicating everything. However, I'm out here to correct my wrong-doings by asking for forgiveness and start from square one once more.

Alhazred & S.H.I.T. look at each other after seeing the sincerity on Theron's face.

S.H.I.T.: There is nothing to forgive.

Alhazred: ... but we've got a war to finish at Gold Rush. Despite our own battles being separated and the prizes for defeating Cerberus are vastly different, we share the same goal: destroy the ever-living fuck out of those Cerberus cunt-bags.

S.H.I.T.: Whatever our tasks or programs at the Gold Rush event, we must remove the virus.

Alhazred: Exactly. We might be different people and we may not like each other, if at all... but we need to do this. We need to-

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Alhazred groans in the ring as does the audience to the sound of Cerberus' theme. All three members walk out onto the top of the ramp with microphones in their hands. They show off their belts but they are quickly interrupted by Alhazred.

Alhazred: Oh. My. God! Will you please fuck off! I'm sick to death of hearing you three come out here and babble on!

The crowd cheers as Ramparte tries shutting them up but it only seems to help HMP & Theron.

Mussel: We're sick to death of you seeing the two of you in existence, which is why we've been beating you down every time we get the chance but now we know you enjoy what we dish out, it seems like we need to pull out the big guns. At Gold Rush, in our Ladder match, I'll have to remind you of the pain we inflicted on you when I sent S.H.I.T. crashing through the ladder and recaptured these World Tag Team Championships from you unhealthy cretins!

Ramparte & Eve applaud Flex as the crowd boos heavily.

Daggershield: That's at the Treasure Hunt, Frank!

Taylor: His name is Flex, you nerd!

Ramparte: Yeah, nerd.

Cerberus laugh at their own jokes but Hard Metal Penetration & Theron are unamused, neither is the crowd. Theron brushes it off and continues.

Daggershield: Tonight, you've got me Mr. Physique and I will have no problems putting you in your place before your show-down with Soft Golem Infiltration.

Mussel: Pfft... you're no challenge.

Daggershield: Especially when you've got the rest of the Garmr Dogs carrying you.

The crowd has a collective "oooooo" throughout the arena. Alhazred & S.H.I.T. look at Theron, appreciating the burn on Flex. Cerberus do not like the joke one bit.

Mussel: Alright, fine! Let's play it your way! You leave that pathetic joke of a team behind and I'll keep Eve & Ramparte at bay. I'll take you on like a man and after I humiliate you, you'll go onto Gold Rush and be publicly embarrassed by Eve Taylor just like Hard Metal Penetration when we get our hands on them.

Alhazred: Blah, blah, blah! Are you done yet because I'm really fucking close to ripping my ears off. If Jesus were to come down from heaven right now and be riding a motorcycle with guns on each hand smoking a cigar whilst you were talking, I still wouldn't care.

Ramparte: That's it! You've sullied our names for the final time!

All three members of Cerberus look to approach the ring but Alhazred, S.H.I.T & Theron readies themselves with Daggershield holding the wooden sword in the air, begging them to come down. At first, Cerberus look confident but slowly decide that it isn't a good idea, slowly retreating. The crowd boos and calls them cowards as they walk back up the ramp with Flex promising to hurt Theron in their match. Theron tells Flex to bring it.

Connor: A very interesting conversation taking place out here. It seems like Theron & Hard Metal Penetration have come to an accord about taking on Cerberus and are seemingly on the same page.

Cohen: Whatever tea party they want to have, they don't have the same teamwork and trust that Cerberus has with each other. Should any one of them stick their nose in the others' business tonight, expect the wolfpack to dissect the challengers with ease.

Connor: If Theron or Hard Metal Penetration can chase off Cerberus by themselves, I'd like to see what they can do should Cerberus try to ambush all three. Adding onto Alhazred's point, if they tried another attack, I think they've felt every ambush imaginable and would be well-equipped to counter it. Either way, you can feel the atmosphere heading into the final battle between these six competitors.

 

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Anderson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!

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Anderson: Introducing first from Chicago, Illinois, Derek Jacobs!

Jacobs saunters his way down the stage and the aisle, showing no interest what so ever at anyone. He enters the ring and crosses his arms waiting for his foe.

Cohen: Derek Jacobs, Seabass. He's back.

Connor: Yeah.

Cohen: You don't sound amused. He's not here to amuse you, Cat! He's here to kick ass and make money!

Connor: Fine. I have no issue with Derek.

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Anderson: And his opponent, from Leeds, England, he is James Howard!

James appears on stage wearing the mask he had to hide from KO. He mockingly removes it and tosses it away as he screams on about wanting vengeance. He makes his way down the aisle yelling at Derek who doesn't seem to care.

Connor: Now there's a man I have a problem with. I have no clue what's gotten into James Howard. But this man has stabbed his friend in the back in Chris KO. And blames Derek Jacobs for his problems. Whatever they are. He has no one to blame but himself.

Cohen: I disagree. James suffered a career threatening injury. He should get back at Derek for it.

Referee Keith Morse sets things up and rings the bell.

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James comes in quick and pounds away at the leg of Derek with powerful kicks to the shin of the Chi-Town Mercenary. Derek shoves James off to create separation and quickly knocks the brit down with a Clothesline. He whips James to the corner and hits a running splash. He hits a series of elbows on the corner, bouncing Howard's head off the turnbuckle as Keith admonishes him with each shot. Eventually, Derek obliges and hoists James up. He measures the field and then drops James on his face into a Snake Eyes. Derek runs the ropes as James staggers from the blow and gets caught with a Big Boot. James gets out of the ring to recompose himself.

Cohen: Jacobs showing his usual brute strength early on. He's gonna injure James again if he keeps it up.

Connor: It happens. It's the nature of this business. It's not like Jacobs is trying to do it on purpose.

The big man reaches out and grabs James by the hair on the outside. He raises him up and pulls him back into the ring. Derek goes for an Underhook Backbreaker but James manages to maneuver himself and hit a DDT. James stalks Derek and when he gets to his knees, James locks on the Tenzan Choke. But Derek hits a series of powerful elbow shots to send James away. James tries to get back on the offense, but Derek pulls him off the floor for the Tombstone!

Cohen: Oh! To-

But James slithers out of it. He hits several knee shots to Derek's gut sending him to the turnbuckle. James dashes across the ring to the other side and rubs back in. Hitting a Shining Wizard to a corner and coming down with a Bulldog. James surveys the field. He screams at Derek and proceeds to the nearest turnbuckle. Howard ascends to the top rope as Jacobs slowly climbs up to his feet in a daze.

Cohen: It’s all over for Jacobs!

Connor: He is in perfect position for the Chaos Theory!

Jacobs stumbles up to his feet and walks around in a stupor. The camera zooms in on Howard as he beckons his prey to turn around for the final blow!

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Howard turns his attention to the entrance stage as the crowd goes wild. Howard beings cursing under his breath.

Cohen: What is this?!

Connor: Chris K.O. isn’t supposed to be here tonight! He has a concussion!

Howard jumps down from the turnbuckle and makes his way to the ropes as he paces the side near the entrance ramp. K.O.’s music continues to blair, but he doesn't come out. Suddenly, Steve the Volleyball bounces out and rolls out on to the entrance stage to a big pop. Howard is furious. However, Howard gets little time to react as he feels his feet being lifted out from underneath him. He gets pulled back into a roll-up by an opportunity seeking, Jacobs! The ref drops down quickly for the cover,

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Jacobs springs off the successful pin attempt and slides out of the ring. Howard instantly stands up to his feet in a rage. He grabs his hair in fury as Jacobs smile his way back up the ramp.

Anderson: Here is your winner by pinfall, Derek Jacobs!

The crowd can’t help but cheer at Howard’s misfortune. They pop even louder as the camera reveals Chris K.O. hopping over the barricade at ringside and sliding into the ring. He has a steel chair with him! Howard catches this, but Chris smacks him with the chair. Howard crumbles down on to the ring mat.

Connor: Chris K.O. is here! And seems to be justly furious that his friend betrayed him! James Howard cost him his shot in the Gold Rush tournament!

Cohen: Chris better be careful or he is going to get hurt even worse!

Chris drops the chair and positions himself to hit a Coconut Strike. Howard stumbles up to his feet and Chris charges, but no! Howard drops to the mat and rolls out of the ring to boos. Howard kicks the barrier at ringside in frustration. Chris taunts for him to get back in the ring. Howard runs over to the announcer’s booth and grabs his own steel chair. He tries to re-enter the ring, but Chris is there waiting with his chair. Howard curses under his breath while he grabs a microphone from a ringside official.

Howard: You’d like that Chris, wouldn’t you? You’d like me to fight again on your terms? Just like I had to fight you at Revolution. Just like I had to fight you when I didn’t know who my opponent would be. It wasn’t a surprise, Chris. It was a bitch move.

The crowd boos as Howard begins making his way up the entrance ramp.

Howard: We talked for weeks about possibly having a match at Revolution, but then you decided to go play hero again and go missing. Did you call me and let me know that you would make it back in time for Revolution? No. You made me change everything. You had all the foresight in the world to prepare for me, but I had nothing. Nothing, just like the nothing that I have received from every single one of you in the crowd and those watching at home.

The crowd boos some more. Howard finally makes it up to the entrance stage with his microphone and chair.

Howard: Oh, don’t act play victim now. I am a former 2 time WZCW Tag Team Champion and EurAsian champion, and all I have received from you people is complete and utter disrespect. I am sick and tired of people downplaying my accomplishments in this business. I am sick and tired of people elevating guys like Chris K.O. over me. That’s right, Chris. What have you accomplished in this business? What makes you a better man than me?

Chris shakes his head in disgust as the crowd boos.

Howard: What, you are a one time EurAsian champion? If I recall correctly, I kicked your ass for that very belt. I kicked your ass so bad that you felt inclined to go hide away on an island for nearly a year out of shame. And don’t even get me started on my former tag team part-

Chris: Hey!

The crowd pops as it now appears Chris has a microphone as he stands in the ring.

Chris: So that’s why you cost me a shot at the Gold Rush tournament? A shot to finally compete for world title gold! That’s why you betrayed our friendship? Because you have a chip on your shoulder?

Chris shakes his head in disbelief.

Chris: I thought we were friends.

Howard: Friend? Chris, we were never friends. Besides, you would want to be friends with a nutcase bearded-freak like you.

The crowd boos Howard heavily. Chris pauses for a moment before responding. He does so confidently.

Chris: If you want to settle this now, I am here in this ring. You are the one who walked away from this fight that is right here, right now.

Howard: No, Chris. I didn’t walk away from anything. I just chose not to play by your rules this time. But don’t worry. I have put in a request for the both of us. A match at Gold Rush. You and me. One more time.

Chris: I'm game.

Howard: Oh, and let’s spice things up this time. Why don’t we? You bring your friend, and I’ll bring mine.

Howard holds up his steel chair. Chris looks at his own in the ring.

Connor: A Steel Chairs Match?

Cohen: Is that a first in WZCW? I think it is. At least on PPV!

Chris looks away from his chair and back up at Howard. He nods.

Howard: Last week I gave you a concussion, Chris. At Gold Rush I am going to obliterate whatever is left in that head of yours.

Howard drops his microphone as his music begins playing. He holds up his chair as Chris holds up his own.

Connor: It is official. At Gold Rush we will see Chris K.O. vs. James Howard one more time in a grudge match that will be settled in a Steel Chairs Match!

Cohen: I can’t wait to see Chris get his head smashed in!

The camera cuts to commercial with the last shot being Howard's serious face of determination.

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We see Theron Daggershield getting ready for his match, looking to leave the locker room. He bumps into Hard Metal Penetration.

Daggershield: So... are we all good?

Alhazred & S.H.I.T. nod.

S.H.I.T.: Affirmative.

Alhazred: Just go kick that fucking dick's ass.

Theron smiles and laughs.

Daggershield: Will do.

S.H.I.T. pulls out the chainsaw from out of nowhere.

S.H.I.T.: We'll be watching, ready to strike.

Theron nods and heads off.

Connor: Flex & Theron do battle, next!

 

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Anderson: The following match is scheduled for one fall!

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Theron Daggershield comes onto the stage, doing less posing than usual. Instead, he walks with a purpose toward the ring.

Anderson: Introducing first, from Stephenville, Texas and weighing in at 190 pounds, The Warblade of Mystra, Theron Daggershield!

He takes off his sunglasses and trenchcoat and paces in the ring, staring at the stage.

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Flex Mussél comes out onto the stage, WZCW Tag Team Championship around his waist and Flex Fitness t-shirt covering his torso.

Anderson: And his opponent, from Paris, France and weighing in at 220 pounds, he is The Healthiest Man Alive and one half of the WZCW Tag Team Champions, Flex Mussél!

Flex poses in the ring, ignoring referee Elizabeth Prince's call to start the match.

As soon as the bell rings, Theron charges at Flex, who is still posing near the ropes. Daggershield pounds away until Mussél is able to roll under the bottom rope to the floor. Theron makes his way to the apron and when Flex turns around, the War Blade dives off the apron and catches the Tag Team Champion with a hurricanrana, sending him back first in the ringside barricade. Theron rolls back into the ring as the referee begins a 10 count.

Connor: This is not the Theron Daggershield we are used to seeing. The frequent attacks by Cerberus and Hard Metal Penetration not coming to his aid seem to have unlocked an aggression we haven’t seen before.
Cohen: He plays with a toy sword. Forgive me for not shaking in my boots.

Mussél slowly makes his way back toward the ring. When he climbs onto the apron, however, Theron charges with a big elbow smash to the side of the head, causing Flex to just crumble flat on the apron. Daggershield lines him up and slingshots over the top rope and drops a knee on the back of Mussél’s head. The champion rolls to floor while Theorn pops back up to his feet. He throws an X taunt, turns around, and leaps from the apron with a moonsault, but Flex rolls under the ring to avoid the move. The War Blade crashes hard on the floor, clutching at his ribs and struggling to catch his breath. Flex rolls back out, holding the back of his head, with a smile on his face. He climbs back into the ring and waits for a countout.

Cohen: So much for that aggression, eh?
Connor: Theron was a bit too aggressive there, and now Flex is in a very favorable position.

Daggershield rolls into the ring at 8 and is immediately met by Mussél’s knee right to the injured ribs. After a second and a third, Flex rolls him over for a pin, 1…2., and a kick out. Flex quickly gets to his feet and deadlifts Theron, who had rolled to his stomach, before launching him overhead with a gutwrench throw. Daggershield slowly tries to get back to his feet, but is thrown again, this time by a German suplex. Mussél is quite proud of himself, posing in the center of the ring and yelling “Hail Cerberus!” while Theron tries to pull himself up with the ropes. He succeeds, but when he turns around, Flex lifts him into a fireman’s carry. With a big smile on his face, Flex lifts Theron and drops him into a gutbuster. Rather than dropping him to the mat, Mussél hooks an abdominal stretch, pulling back on Theron’s leg to add additional torque. Daggershield screams in pain, unsure of how to escape from the predicament he finds himself in.

Connor: Flex is torturing Theron. As someone who spends most of his time in tag matches, it’s easy to forget how capable he is when he goes solo.
Cohen: You may forget that, but as someone who pays attention to the most talented members of the roster, I do not.

Theron continues to struggle, until he finally uses his free leg to jump in the air, catching Flex by surprise, and takes him over with a hip toss-like move. Mussél charges, but Theron ducks the clothesline and instead takes Flex over with a northern lights suplex, holding the bridge, 1…2.., Flex slips out, still shocked that he almost got caught. Both men get back to their feet, with Daggershield attempting a dropkick. Mussél catches his legs, however, and sets for the Spin and Win. When he lifts Theron, though, Theron manages to grab Flex’s head and roll him up, 1…2.., another kick out. When they get up Theron attempts a Critical Hit, but instead eats a Deltoid of Destruction to the back of the head. Rather than pin the seemingly unconscious Daggershield, Flex grabs the legs and successfully completes 10 revolutions of the Spin to Win. Mussél looks directly into the camera and signals for the end. He goes to lift Theron for the BowFlex, but as he does, Daggershield uses his last bit of energy to jump at the same time a grab Flex’s head, countering into a Critical Hit! The force of the impact bounces Flex onto his back, and Theron reaches an arm out across his chest, 1…2…3!

Anderson: The winner of this match, Theron Daggershield!

Connor: What an amazing counter by Theron! I thought he was done for!
Cohen: He got lucky. It’ll take more than a fluke like this for him to walk out Eurasian Champion in a ladder match at Gold Rush.
Connor: How much punishment you are able to withstand is just as, if not more important than how much you can dish out in a ladder match, Jack. Today, Theron showed he can withstand a lot of punishment.

Theron rolls to the floor and makes his way up the ramp, holding his arm as high as he can without causing more pain in his damaged ribs.

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We cut backstage with Leon Kensworth and the Elite X Champion, Kagura Ohzora, and her manager, Gozaburo. The crowd pops from within the arena.

Kensworth: Ladies and gentlemen, I am here with WZCW Elite X Champion, Kagura Ohzora, and her manager, the great, Gozaburo. First, you two had a pre-show interview with our own Stacey Madison about some of Kagura’s recent critics. Gozaburo, you were very passionate in defense of your protege. Let’s take a look.

Gozaburo: How dare you sit there and belittle my protégé. This woman proved that she has what it takes to be a champion when she defeated Victor Makarov. You say she can’t defeat Eve Taylor. You say she can’t defeat the Beard or ElegAnt. I say shut up!

Gozaburo continues on.

Gozaburo: Underestimate Kagura, go ahead! This girl has spent her whole life as an underdog and look how far she’s come. She carries on her back the pride of her gender, and the pride of her nation. Even Eve Taylor can understand that. The loss that she suffered against Flex Mussel was a fluke. The only thing that victory could suggest after my protégé defeats Eve Taylor is that the wrong head controls the beast known as Cerberus.

Gozaburo pauses for a moment.

Gozaburo: Eve Taylor does not have the skills to beat Kagura. She doesn’t have the strength. She doesn’t have the endurance. As soon as the bell rings she’ll be rag dolled. This girl spends every waking hour honing her skills to be the best. Eve Taylors spends every waking hour in the damn beauty salon. She’s a joke of a champion who hides behind her stronger team mates. And after this International Incident is over with everyone is going to know who the better woman is.

The camera cuts forward to a different part of the interview.

Gozaburo: When she puts her mind to something nothing can deter her. She set her sights on becoming a WZCW superstar and she did. She set her sights on learning English as she is. She set her sights on becoming a champion and she did. Now she sets her sights on becoming the most dominant woman in the industry and she will. When kagura defeats Eve Taylor nobody will underestimate her again.

Gozaburo nods his head as Kagura remains silent next to him.

Kensworth: Strong words.

Gozaburo: And I meant every single one of them.

Kensworth: Tonight you are obviously focused on Eve Taylor, but there is also a #1 contender’s match between The Beard and elegANT that will determine Ohzora’s opponent at Gold Rush.

Gozaburo: Both men are strong and capable of gaining victory in the ring. Kagura knows that. She looks forward to the challenge of whichever superstar rises to the challenge. With honor she will meet them at Gold Rush.

Kagura: Nobody take title away without fight. I prove it!

Gozaburo and Kagura bow as Kensworth gives them a nod in reply. They walk out of the camera view as the scene cuts out.

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We cut backstage to see The Beard and elegANT walking down a hallway in dual vertical panel shots. The Beard looks on with a cold stare as elegANT holds on to his top hat with one hand while gripping his cane and one side of his suit coat with the other.

Connor: Ladies and gentlemen, coming up next we have two superstars that made a splash in the Gold Rush tournament, but fell just a little bit short. Now, they get a second chance at gold as they compete in a #1 Contenders match for a shot at the Elite X Title at the Gold Rush PPV. Their journey for gold did not stop when their stint in the tournament did. They lay it all on the line for a title shot!

Cohen: Which one of these men will test our female Elite X Champion, Kagura Ohzora, at the PPV? Don’t go away! We find out right after the break!

 

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Anderson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a number one contender's match for the WZCW Elite X Championship!

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Introducing first, from the lap of luxury, weighing 179 pounds, the gentlemanly insect and friend to all, elegANT!

elegANT comes on stage waving to the crowd. He regally makes his way down the ramp, acknowledging his fans at ringside. He takes the steps into the ring and waves a final time before he hands his top hat and sport coat to a ringside attendant.

Connor: elegANT, looking dapper as ever, will be looking to use his speed advantage tonight to take on the larger Beard, who will definitely have the power advantage.

Cohen: I hope Beard squashes him like the pest that he is.

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And his opponent, from Beard City, USA weighing in at 285lbs, The Beard!

Connor: You have to think that Beard is in a foul mood after failing to reach the finals of the Gold Rush tournament for a second time.

Cohen: I imagine he is, and I hope he takes it out on elegANT here tonight and then goes on to represent this fine company as Elite X Champion.

Referee Keith Morse is in charge of the fight tonight, and he calls for the bell.

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Both men advance toward the center of the ring, elegANT showing no fear toward the bigger Beard. He dodges a few attempts of Beard's for a tie up, before firing off some kicks to the legs of Beard. They stagger Beard a little, but ultimately due little to stop his advances and the big man secures a collar and elbow tie up. With little trouble he then advances to a side headlock, and wrenches on the hold before he transitions to a hammerlock. From there Beard show impressive strength by lifting elegANT by his arm and throwing him into the ropes. The ref stops the advancing Beard, as elegANT is still tied in the ropes. Beard bides his time until elegANT informs the ref he is ready and Beard charges, looking for a big boot, but elegANT ducks and then connects with a dropkick, sending Beard tumbling to the outside. Before the referee is even able to start his ten count, elegANT grabs hold of the top rope and launches himself at Beard with an impressive plancha. With the referee at a count of three, elegANT musters his strength to roll the big man into the ring and covers him.
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Connor: Impressive high risk maneuver by elegANT there.

Cohen: All flash and no substance. He has to know he is too small to truly damage a mountain of a man such as Beard.

elegANT tries to lift Beard to his feet but the bearded warrior fights back with hard right hands that stagger his masked foe. Once on his feet Beard continues to hammer away with hard right hands. They serve to set up a big body slam, followed by some hard stomps. Beard drags elegANT to his feet and throws him into the nearest corner. He starts to hammer away with stiff short punches followed by using his boot to choke the life out of his opponent. The ref steps in and Beard breaks at the count of four. Beard then Irish whips elegANT across the ring and runs after him with a big corner splash. As elegANT stumbles out of the corner, Beard connects with a massive sidewalk slam. He hooks the leg.
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Cohen: Beard has really turned things around, just as I predicted he would.

Connor: The tide has definitely turned, and now elegANT is in trouble.

Beard unleashes a couple of hard punches, before he rolls away and stands, awaiting elegANT to do the same. He lifts his masked opponent into a gorilla press position and drops him down as he walks away. elegANT lands on his feet however and tries to roll The BEard up, but the big man fights in and simply throws his weight down onto elegant in a sort of seated senton. He reaches back and hooks the leg as Keith Morse slides into position.
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Three! NO! elegANT got his free foot on the rope, negating the three count. Beard is enraged and begins to throw elegaANT around the ring. He throws him into the far corner and begins to throw violent elbows. Just before the ref pulls Beard away, he throws a shoulder barge that doubles elegANT over. Beard then throws elegANT across the ring to the opposite turnbuckle. He charges, but elegANT moves at the last second, leaving Beard to hammer chest first into the turnbuckle. elegANT takes advantage with a schoolboy pin.
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Three! elegANT has done it!

Anderson: Here is your winner and the new number one contender for the WZCW Elite X Championship, elegANT!

Connor: I can't believe it, elegANT has pulled off the upset and pinned The Beard!

Cohen: He cheated! He had his feet on the ropes! He had a handful of tights! He had to do something wrong!

elegANT quickly escapes through the crowd and celebrates with the fans as Beard stomps around the ring upset.
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We are in a room where everything has been covered by black walls with only Daddy Mack standing in the middle. He stands facing the camera with a serious face.

Mack: A few weeks ago, I came out on Meltdown to officially announce my retirement from in-ring competition, a promise I made should my dream run as champion end.

Daddy looks down at his bare waist.

Mack: As you can see, I hold no championship and I've forfeited my opportunity at the Eurasian title, allowing a fierce competitor such as Theron Daggershield the chance to etch his name in history... but when I was about to sign the dotted lines, I was interrupted by a man who calls himself Acutus...

Mack takes a few seconds before continuing, staring off someone else.

Mack: He claims the "era of Acutus is upon WZCW" and that my time is done... well, he might be right about Daddy Mack's sun setting but to claim he is the next saviour of professional wrestling is something I take very seriously, especially when he threatens the very sport itself... the one that made Daddy Mack into the icon he is today and the one he loves very dearly.

Daddy flexes his muscles and shows his body being in prime condition.

Mack: Ever since that day, I've been training harder than ever to keep myself in the best shape the Mack Attack's been in his entire career and restore my health so that if I chose to step back into the ring for one final match, I could do so without risking permanent damage that most of my peers have suffered as well as put on the performance of a lifetime... and it seems like I've found the perfect opponent.

Mack points to the camera.

Mack: Acutus! I don't know who you, who you think you are or where the hell you've been since interrupting my retirement speech... but if you want to come into WZCW and unleash hell, you'll have to go through me first because I'm officially challenging you to a match at Gold Rush! You want to prove yourself to be the greatest gift to this business? Face me and I'll put you to the test. I might not have youth or time on my side but I do bring a legacy: if you can defeat the legendary Daddy Mack in your first match on the big stage, then you will prove your worth as a competitor...

A fire can be seen in Mack's eyes as he looks directly towards the camera.

Mack: ...however, if you turn out to be nothing but all bark and no bite, then the Mack Attack will make you humble and teach you a lesson in respect Acutus and ride off into the sunset on a positive note, leaving you forever embarrassed!

Mack does his signature pose as he wraps it up.

Mack: Whatever your decision, I will be waiting for you Acutus at Gold Rush.

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All three heads of Cerberus are in the locker room with Eve Taylor putting on her last bit of her apparel. A smiling Flex Mussel comes over, looking to help.

Flex: Need help with that?

Eve: That would be nice, thanks.

Flex helps Eve clip on her special wrestling top with Flex slowly and sensually putting it on as Eve holds her hair back, looking seductively. However, the mood is broken up as Ramparte walks into the room and laughs.

Ramparte: Shouldn't you be able to do that yourself or wear fashionable clothing that isn't this difficult to put on?

Flex finishes off quickly before stepping back. Eve turns to Ramparte.

Eve: Sacrifices must be made to look this beautiful.

Flex: Indeed.

Ramparte looks at Flex weirdly. A small awkward moment is had before Eve breaks the silence.

Eve: Speaking of looking beautiful, I've got to hurry up and get going for my match against Kagura Ohzora... something which I'd like to do alone, much like Flex did with Theron... but if things get hairy, be somewhere close by.

Ramparte: Don't worry, I'll... I mean, we'll be there for you. Sorry, Freudian slip.

Eve smiles, Ramparte clears his throat and looks away whilst Flex stares at his partner.

 

[Viola Moonlight]

Anderson: Ladies and gentlemen, the following is a match scheduled for one fall...

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Connor: Well, folks, it's time for the Champion versus Champion match. It's not every week you get a match like this but this is already a special night.

Copeland: That's right, the EurAsian Champions versus the Elite X Champion. It really doesn't get a lot bigger in the world of professional wrestling and it's all going down right here and right now.

Eve Taylor finally arrives on the stage, her EurAsian Championship slung over her shoulder in typical fashion. She halts her march on the top of the stage and takes in the vicious reaction from the assembled masses. She lets a smile cross her features before heading down the ramp and towards the ring.

Anderson: Making her way down the runway, from the Catwalks of Milan, The EurAsian Champion... Eve Taylor!

Finally reaching it, she climbs the steps and makes her way into the ring; her smile never disappearing. She takes the Championship from over her shoulder and hoists it above her head, again soaking in the hate from the fans.

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A familiar pink strobe lights shoots around the arena as another familiar mist appears on the stage. Through that mist comes the Elite X Champion; Kagura Ozhora; her Championship wrapped around her waist neatly as she walks. With her Gohei in hand, she blesses the crowd as she walks.

Copeland: An unknown challenge awaits our Elite X Champion at Gold Rush but a very known challenge awaits her in the ring tonight. Cerberus and Taylor have been on a roll recently and this is going to be a tough match for the fan-favourite.

Connor: No doubt, Seabass. This is going to be fiercely contested from the outset. No one can really afford to lose this one on the eve of the inaugural Gold Rush PPV.

Ozhora reaches the ring and gently makes her way up the steps. As she enters the ring, she disposes of her peripherals and removes the belt from her waist. She gives it to the referee and then bows to it respectfully. As the referee puts the belt outside of the ring, Taylor eyes up her opponent. Both women circle the ring for the first tie as the referee calls for the bell and we get underway. Taylor struts towards her opponent before turning her back and posing for the crowd in a clear display of disrespect to Kagura. The crowd boo very loudly as Taylor turns back towards the Elite X Champion. But Ozhora is in no mood for messing around tonight and immediately nails Taylor with a stiff forearm that rocks the EurAsian Champion to the core. Taylor stumbles backwards as Ozhora runs off the far ropes. Returning to her opponent, Ozhora nails her opponent with a running knee that takes both women to the canvas for the first time in the match. Both spring back to their feet almost immediately before Ozhora hits Taylor with a few pal strikes and follows it up with a smooth judo throw and the first pinfall of the match. The referee counts the first fall. 1... 2. Kick out from Taylor!

Copeland: What a start to the match here tonight. The Elite X Champ is wasting no time in mixing it with her opponent.

Connor: You said it before, Seabass. No one can afford to lose this match and with offence like that, it doesn't look as though Ozhora wants it to be her...

Both ladies get to their feet once again, Ozhora grabbing the head of her opponent and dragging her into the corner. She measures her opponent before landing a slap to the exposed chest of her opponent. A titillated noise comes from the fans as the redness starts to appear on the small piece of exposed flesh on Taylor's chest. Ozhora doesn't show any signs of stopping and nails Taylor with the same move a few more times. Allowing Taylor to move out of the corner, Ozhora studies her opponent. Taylor turns around and throws an elbow out of instinct that connects with the jaw of Ozhora. Ozhora moves backwards onto the ropes. A stunned Taylor runs towards Ozhora but the Elite X Champ takes advantage of her well-earned advantage; ducking the attack of the EurAsian Champion and tossing her out of the ring; using her own momentum against her. Taylor crashes to the mat outside, the crowd bursting into life as she does. Ozhora is wasting little time and runs across the ring before tossing herself through the middle rope at her opponent. However, Taylor is a wily competitor and moves out of the way at the last second. With no opponent in her way now, Ozhora crashes to the mat, her arm buckling under her as it meats the unforgiving matted floor.

Copeland: Jesus! That was a very nasty landing for the Elite X Champ. I'd be very surprised if she didn't dislocate her arm right there.

Connor: This could be a massive turning point in the match. Taylor has taken a beating up until this point but you never know when it comes to matches in WZCW.

A weary Taylor lurches towards Ozhora, who is nursing her arm on the outside; a pained expression on her face. Without any mercy at all, Taylor kicks out at the seemingly injured arm of her opponent. A shriek goes around the arena as Ozhora yells out in pain. Picking Ozhora up, Taylor moves towards the nearby announce table. Again, without any mercy, she takes the arm of Ozhora and slams it into the top of the table. Another yell goes around the arena as Ozhora finds out first hand what it means to be going up against the womanly aspect of Cerberus. Taylor shows no sign of mercy as she pulls Ozhora towards the ring-post. The crowd know what is coming but it does not stop Taylor from putting the arm of Ozhora behind her opponent's back and then driving her body into the unforgiving steel. With the referee's count getting higher, Taylor rolls into the ring and follows her in almost immediately. However, Taylor is not yet interested in the cover as she puts both of her arms above her head in a mocking fashion and struts around the ring. Finally, Taylor covers her opponent and the referee gets down to count. 1... 2... A timely kick out from Ozhora in the nick of time!

Connor: We thought it might play a part in this match but that arm injury has really turned the match on it's head.

Copeland: She's in there with the wrong person if she is looking for any mercy here tonight. In all honesty, the referee should be stopping this match. Does it really seem likely that Kagura is going to be able to make a meaningful contribution to this match?

Taylor now has a massive smile on her face as she pulls at the hair of her opponent. With Taylor back on her feet now, she pulls Ozhora to her feet too. The arm of the Elite X Champ is pulled close to her body as Taylor looks her in the eye for a moment. The crowd pour their hatred down upon the head of Cerberus. But Taylor is just lapping everything up, turning that hatred into more passion for hurting her opponent. Once again, she puts the arm of Ozhora behind her back and then nails her with a mighty powerslam that further damages the arm of the Elite X Champ. Taylor goes for another pinfall but Ozhora still has the power in her weakening body to kick out before the referee can reach the count of 1. Taylor actually looks furious with the audacity of her opponent to kick out but Ozhora is not getting up any time soon. Taylor gets back to her feet and continues to strut around the ring, her arms raises high into the air; urging people to take out their cameras and take a picture of the reigning Champ. Most people take the opportunity as Ozhora tries to get back to her feet. Taylor moves back towards her opponent and grabs her by the hair once again, Whipping her off of the far ropes, Taylor looks for a devastating back elbow. But the resilient Ozhora just manages to duck out of the way. Ozhora hits the ropes this time and is met with THE FIFTH DANCE OF AMATERASU OMIKAMI! The injured arm of Kagura didn't catch all of the move but it is enough to put Taylor on her back! Ozhora crawls along the canvas before finally getting an arm over her opponent! 1... 2... Taylor just manages to get her shoulder out! So close!

Copeland: What a tremendous amount of fight in the Elite X Champion. I dare say that's why she got that distinction in the first place!

Connor: What a riveting match that has gone both ways. But you have to question just how much Ozhora has left in the tank. Her arm is clearly injured but this match looks far from over...

Both women try their best to get to their feet, each nursing injuries of their own. It looks as though Ozhora has found her second wind, however, as she makes it to a vertical base first of all. Taylor is close behind and moves towards her opponent. Ozhora drives her back with some stiff kicks, trying to refrain from using her arm as much as possible. And for a time it seems to be working. Taylor continues to be backed up until she reaches the ropes. Ozhora finally moves away from her opponent and runs at Taylor. But both ladies are on the same wavelength once again as they both dive at each other with a diving shoulder block. The meeting of the two sounds horrific as both find their way back to the canvas after their heads smashed together. The referee begins his double count...

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Finally both begin moving, trying their best to get to their feet and reclaim the advantage in this match.

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Finally, both women get to their feet and move towards each other; groggily lurching towards the other. Ozhora looks to press home her advantage but, from nowhere, Taylor takes her down in the WARDROBE MALFUNCTION! The crowd cannot believe what they are seeing! Finally, the match has taken it's toll on the Elite X Champion. The referee gets in position as Taylor fights to keep in control of a wriggling Ozhora! Taylor levers back on the hold, hoping to put Ozhora out of her misery. Ozhora fights with everything she has to get free but finally Taylor locks in the hold and Ozhora has nowhere to go. Saving her career, Ozhora finally gives into the pain and taps out!

Anderson: Here is your winner, the EurAsian Champion... Eve Taylor!


As Ozhora makes her way up the ramp, Eve requests a mic.

Eve: As all of you unattractive people know, I have a big match at Gold Rush against the very unfashionable Theron Daggershield. Theron why don't we settle this right now?

The crowd cheers wildly at the suggestion, but Theron doesn't show. Instead on the tron comes a video of Flex and Ramparte backstage with Theron tied to a pole, working him over with hard punches and kicks. Eve can be heard laughing from the ring when suddenly the lights in the arena begin to flicker. Flex and Ramparte begin to look around confused when suddenly a giant cloud of smoke appears and Alhazred, wearing something that looks straight out of the movie Tron, and S.H.I.T., wearing a colonial outfit, appear from thin air, and begin to beat down the two heads of Cerberus. After a brief scuffle, and plenty of shouting from Eve, Hard Metal Penetration get the upperhand. A Piston Chop puts Flex down and a Level 5 downs Ramparte. The two untie Theron, who in turn helps tie up the downed members of Cerberus. Alhazred takes center stage and adjusts his Power Glove.

Alhazred: It's fisting time!

The lights in the back go out but a loud scream can be heard as Eve finally leaves the ring and runs to try to make sense of what has happened.
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Kagura Ohzora is with her manager Gozaburo, walking in the backstage corridors after her match that just occurred, still feeling the effects. They are stopped by elegANT, the new #1 contender to Ohzora's Elite X championship. Gozaburo steps in front of elegANT, intimidating the gentlemANT with his size.

elegANT: I come in peace.

Ohzora asks him to step back in Japanese. Reluctantly, he does what Ohzora requests. elegANT tips his hat to Gozaburo and looks at Ohzora.

elegANT: I approached you tonight to extend good luck and best wishes for our Elite X championship exhibition encounter at the Gold Rush Pay-Per-View. I'm excited for the challenge and look forward to wrestling such an eloquent female wrestler. It will be an honour to compete against you.

elegANT extends a hand. Gozaburo looks over elegANT before nodding in approval. Ohzora smiles and accepts the handshake.

Gozaburo: The same goes for you. Make sure you bring your best.

elegANT nods his head.

elegANT: You can bet on it, sir. Good day to you both.

elegANT bows once more before leaving the scene.

 

[Viola Moonlight]

We return from commercial to see Jack Cohen standing in the ring. Red carpet has been laid out and a table with two chairs has been set up inside.

Cohen: Ladies and gentlemen it is my pleasure to oversee the contract signing between our two Gold Rush finalists. First I'd like to bring out our first finalist. Along the way he scored victories over Mikey Stormrage and elegANT. Ladies and gentlemen, Dorian Slaughter!

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The crowd boos heavily as Slaughter makes his way onto the stage. He is dressed in a pair of black work pants, with a T-shirt, and a dirty blue zip-up hooded sweatshirt over top. He makes his way to the ring and acknowledges Jack Cohen before he takes a seat in the far chair.

Cohen: And now ladies and gentlemen, his opponent. Along the way he knocked off Chris K.O. and The Beard. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Veejay!

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Again the crowd boos as Veejay walks from behind the curtain. He is wearing a pair of brand new jeans with a button up shirt, with the shirt open revealing his chiseled physique. Once inside the ring he shakes hand with Jack and takes a seat in the empty chair. The two men stare each other down from across the table.

Cohen: Now both of you have earned your place in this match, but only one of you can go onto challenge the WZCW World Heavyweight Champion. Gentlemen, if you will please sign the contract. Dorian you are up first.

Dorian snatches the contract and without even looking it over signs his name, making him official. He slides the contract across the table to Veejay, who inspects it with heavy detail before he signs his name.

Cohen: Well that makes this match official. Gentlemen, do you have anything you would like to say?

Veejay takes a mic that had been placed on the table and begins to speak.

Veejay: I just want to say what an honor it will be to become the first Indian champion in WZCW history. I will prove that I am superior to everyone in this filthy country, including my vagabond of an opponent.

Instead of speaking, Dorian flips the table and picks up his chair, ready to swing it at his opponent. Veejay scurries out of the way, trying to use Jack Cohen as a shield, but Jack quickly exits the ring. With chair in hand, Dorian grabs the mic from the floor.

Slaughter: At Gold Rush Veejay, Death will become you!

With that Slaughter swings his chair, but Veejay ducks. The two then begin to brawl wildly, throwing punches in every direction. Dorian tackles Veejay and begins to rain down haymakers, but Veejay is able to reverse position and once on top throws sharp elbows. The two continue until they spill out of the ring, Jack Cohen all the while trying to avoid them. Eventually Veejay throws Slaughter into the barricade and charges him, but Slaughter manages to throw Veejay over the top, sending him into the capacity crowd. The two continue their wild brawl through the stands.

Connor: Ladies and gentlemen this brawl has gotten out of hand, but I'm afraid we are out of time for the night. Tune into Gold Rush to see these two settle it in the ring, along with other exciting matches, including Hell in a Cell for the WZCW World Heavyweight Championship! For Jack Cohen, I'm Cat Connor, good night everyone!

 

[Richard Blonoff]

Credits:

Dave: Taylor vs. Ozhora
Yaz: elegANT vs. Beard, segments
Thriller: Flex vs. Theron
Killjoy: Howard vs. Jacobs
Kermit & Falk: segments & opening

Hope you guys enjoy the shows this round. The PPV boards will be up shortly, then onto Gold Rush bitches.