Harrys: This match is scheduled for one fall and will determine the number one contender for the World Heavyweight Championship!
Tale of the Tape:
- This match will determine who will next face the World Heavyweight Champion
- Ty Burna and Mikey Stormrage have been embroiled in this blood-feud for months
- The Elite have been on a march towards cornering the World Champion, Matt Tastic, since Ty Burna joined the movement
- Mikey Stormrage looks to defend his friend Matt Tastic and, simultaneously, get himself a Championship shot in the future
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As the music begins, the arena gets drowned in a red light. The sound of thunder crashes throughout, and a spotlight shines down on a large wooden Chaos Symbol. Suddenly the Chaos Symbol begins to rise, as a throne in front of it also lifts up on the platform. Ty Burna sits upon the black throne, wearing a black robe with various large spikes lining the arms and the shoulders. Red and black gems adorn the robe as well, the hood pulled up completely concealing his face. All that can be seen is the red glow of his eyes. Serafina stands to his side, wearing an all white robe, her face completely covered except for her violet eyes.
Harrys: Introducing first, weighing in at 235 pounds... Ty Burna!
As the throne rises up, it continues higher into the air, a stairway leading up to the throne surrounded by black skulls. A number of women with angels wings lie prone along the skulls and pathway, crumpled over as if in pain. Suddenly lightning streaks across the arena, striking the Chaos Symbol and setting it alight. As the Chaos Symbol burns, Ty slowly stands up, the Ouija Scroll clutched tightly in his hand. He turns to Serafina and hands it to her, while she hands him a large scythe. Ty stands at the top of the stairway, staring down directly towards the ring. He walks down the stairway, over the broken angels before setting foot on the entrance ramp. He walks slowly down towards the ring, as the throne slowly begins moving down into the entrance stage once more. Ty walks up the steel steps, slamming the scythe down handle first onto the top step, and the lights return to normal. Ty tosses the scythe aside and enters the ring, removing the hood of his robe as he walks to a corner of the ring, climbing up to the second turnbuckle, lifting his closed fist high into the air as the boos cascade down around him.
Connors: Wow! Ty Burna seems very serious about this match as you would absolutely expect from him at this point.
Cohen: That was intense for sure.
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When the intro is over and the actual theme music hits the arena goes dark, save for a single spotlight that shines on Mikey Stormrage, who is seen standing in the rafters, wearing rainbow colored gear with dyed to match hair. He leaps from the rafters, his harness keeping him safely in place and as he lands, rainbow pyro explodes in an actual Sonic Rainboom.
Harrys: Introducing first, from Ponyville, Equestria by way of Indianapolis, Indiana, weighing in at 325lbs, "The Sonic Rainboom" Mikey Stormrage!
Mikey unbuckles his harness and leaps around the stage, hyping up the fans. He brohoofs the fans along the barricade, stopping to hug a kid in a "Live Mas!" shirt. He rolls into the ring and throws his shirt to the crowd before he climbs to the second turnbuckle and leads the sold out crowd in a "Game Over!"
Cohen: Uh...
Copeland: I guess that was intense for a whole different reason...
Both men are finally in the ring and the anticipation from the crowd is almost palpable. For so long, these men have been feuding back and forth and now, it is finally time, for these men to settle their differences and put themselves back in the frame for the WZCW Heavyweight Championship. And as both men stand in their respective corners, there is a big match feel. They both stare each other down, neither man wanting to give an inch. This is what all the talk has led to – this is where they do their final battle. There is a Game Over chant circulating through the arena as both men finally start to make their way towards each other – neither removing their gaze from the other. This match is going to be very personal from the start. The referee, Keith Morse, stands between the two; giving out his final orders for the match. Neither Mikey Stormrage or Ty Burna could care less though; they are focussed and nothing is going to come between that. The referee separates them; pushing each man back into their corner somewhat and signalling for the bell. This is it.
Copeland: What a personal match we are going to have here. Such significance the result of this match will have. If Ty Burna wins-
Cohen: When Ty Burna wins.
Copeland: IF Ty Burna wins, we could see the end game of The Elite finally come to fruition as they close in around the Heavyweight Champion.
Connors: Standing between that though, is not only an opponent but an idea. Mikey Stormrage and Matt Tastic have been friends throughout it all. If I know one thing, it's that Mikey cares just as much about leaving Tastic, perhaps, to his fate with the Elite; as he does about the match here tonight.
The bell rings and both men slowly step towards each other once, meeting face to face in the centre of the ring finally. There is a tense and eerie silence in the arena as both men stare the other down. Suddenly, the right hand of Ty Burna rises, slapping the spit out of the mouth of Mikey. Mikey slowly pulls his head back around to Ty, before Ty slaps him again; a wide and smarmy smile appearing on the face of Ty Burna. Mikey puts one hand to his mouth to check for blood but then suddenly bursts forward towards the smiling Ty; taking him down to the canvas. Both men struggle to gain control of the situation as they roll around. Finally though, it is the heavier man who lands the first flurry of punches in the match, hammering Ty from a mounted position. Ty rolls once more, reversing the situation and hammering Mikey. Again, the situation is reversed as Mikey rolls into the ropes. The referee quickly comes between the two and stands both men up. This time, it is Ty Burna who is checking his mouth for blood as a wild cheer goes around the arena.
As a spot of blood appears on the back of Ty's hand, a hateful look crosses his features. He runs towards Mikey at pace, looking to exact some revenge for such an atrocity. But Mikey is ready for him, ducking under the flailing arm of his opponent and landing a perfectly executed hip toss as Ty turns back around. The crowd explodes into life as Ty darts is tossed half way across the ring; a sentiment that is magnified as it happens once again. On the third attempt to stem the flow of the match, Ty attempts a lunging clothesline but, once again, Mikey's energy is too high. Mikey ducks once again before landing a beautifully executed side walk slam to the former World Heavyweight Champion. Again, the crowd bursts into life as Mikey goes for the first pinfall of the match. But Ty kicks out at 1 without any real problem.
Cohen: It will take a lot more than that to put away Ty Burna, Stormrage. Get a clue!
Both men hurriedly get back to their feet as Mikey begins to lay into the member of The Elite. Ty staggers backwards as Mikey lands a series of chops to his chest; that is until he can retreat no further – the turn-buckle blocking him in. Mikey signals to the crowd as he mounts the turn-buckle. Ty seems to be in a spot of bother of Mikey looks to start raining punches down on him. But Ty is a wily veteran and wriggles out from under his opponent and pulls away his legs from the ropes; causing Mikey's face to make contact with the padded ring post. There is a sharp intake of breath from the crowd as Mikey grabs his face and turns around to Ty. Not one to waste an opportunity to inflict some damage to an opponent, Ty quickly lands a running high knee that takes Mikey to the canvas. Ty looks infuriated by Mikey's awesome offence early in that match and quickly grabs the long hair of his opponent; dragging him back to his feet with not a hint of mercy. The crowd boos the former Heavyweight Champion as Keith Morse looks to intervene. Ty gives a wry smile as he whips Mikey across the ropes and nailing him with a Samoan Drop that stuns everyone. Ty quickly launches himself on top of Mikey, looking to put the match away early. Referee; Keith Morse, counts the fall.
1... 2... Kick out!
Connors: This match has been all over the place already, but Ty is beginning to look like the more dangerous competitor here.
Cohen: You know why that is, Cat? Experience. He's a future Hall Of Famer for sure. He knows how to handle himself in there. Everything is under control.
Copeland: He's not had it all his own way, Jack. He may be experienced but he should never count out anyone.
Ty sits up on the canvas as Mikey begins to stir behind him. Ty turns around as Mikey rolls over onto his stomach, looking to reclaim a vertical basis once again. Without a seconds hesitation, Ty is all over him once again; locking in a nicely-executed Boston Crab. Mikey lets a pained yell go as Ty levers back on the hold, piling pressure onto the back of his opponent. Mikey lies in the middle of the ring, an expression of sheer grit etched upon his face; he is determined not to quit. Ty looks back at his opponent as the hold continues; shouting at Mikey to give it up. But Mikey Stormrage is not one to quit and certainly not from submission holds. After a minute of sheer uncertainty and pain for Mikey, he is buoyed by a cheer from the crowd.
“STORM-RAGE, STORM-RAGE, STORM-RAGE”. Ty continues to lever back on the hold as Mikey finally gets a second wind, reaching with everything he has in an attempt to make it to the bottom rope; the crowd willing him forward with every yell of his name. Ty begins to lose control of the hold as Mikey is about to grab the bottom rope; and some measure of salvation. But Ty is not done with Mikey by a long-shot, pulling him back into the centre of the ring and attempting to put the move back on the tired legs and back of the “Live Mas” legend. From nowhere, though, Mikey rolls Ty up with a small package. Keith Morse immediately begins to count the fall.
1... 2... Ty manages to kick out!
Cohen: So close! That got me going a little bit. But Ty should be putting Mikey away with those submissions, come on!
Copeland: You didn't actually think that Mikey Stormrage was going to give up did you? Not only is Mikey Stormrage going to give everything to this match, I don't recall a time in his history that he has once surrendered to a submission move.
Connors: Me neither. And he is showing us exactly why he is in a match for a chance to become the World Championship number one contender.
Both men seem less energetic now as the match begins to take it's toll. The referee begins a double count on both of the men but it is short-lived as they both begin to stir and make it to their feet. Mikey launches a stiff fist towards Ty, connecting wonderfully as Ty hammers back. The two trade blows as the crowd immerse themselves in the occasion; booing and cheering appropriately. Finally, it is Mikey who gets the better of the veteran; landing a nice European Uppercut that staggers Ty towards the ropes. Ty grabs the ropes, nursing his jaw, as Mikey runs at him. The crowd burst into life as Mikey lands a running cross-body that takes both men over the top rope and out onto the floor below; Ty's head crashing into the canvas on the way down. Immediately, blood begins to pour from the open wound on the top of Ty's head, covering his face with a crimson mask. Both men lie motionless on the matted floor at ringside as Keith Morse checks on them. The buzz from the crowd is replaced by genuine concern for both competitors as only their chests pump up and down but no more motion can be observed. Mr Morse checks on both Ty and Mikey before getting back into the ring and starting his double count-out. The crowd don't know whether to cheer or be apprehensive as an, admittedly slow, count takes pace above them.
1...
2...
3...
Both men finally begin to stir and show that there is live left in them yet.
4...
5...
Finally, Ty and Mikey begin to turn over, attempting to get onto one knee at least.
6...
7...
Ty finally gets to his feet but falls against the security barrier and Mikey begins to pulls himself up with help from the ring apron.
8...
9...
Ty stumbles towards the ring and makes it under the ropes; a trail of blood marking his path. Mikey, with not even one second to spare, rolls under the bottom rope to break the count and keep himself in the mix.
Connors: That was just too close for comfort for everyone involved. Even us here at ringside.
Cohen: These men are doing everything in their power to put each other down. This match can only get uglier.
Copeland: For once, I completely agree with you, Jack. That gash on the head of Ty Burna looks horrible and he is losing a lot of blood. But when you corner an animal like Ty, he is prone to biting back. How much will that cut affect things, I wonder?
Both men struggle to get back to their feet but it is Mikey who is able to do so with more promise, launching into an immediate attack on Ty; taking him into the corner with some shoulder barges whilst grabbing his arm. Once there, Mikey whips Ty across the ring and into the opposite corner. Mikey immediately runs after him and soon after Ty hits the turn-buckles, he is flattened by an on-rushing Mikey Stormrage. Mikey lets Ty stagger out of the corner past him before grabbing him and locking in an abdominal stretch as the crowd continue to light it up for him. Ty reaches for the ropes but he is just too far away to wrap his fingers around it. Mikey stretches Ty as far as his body will go without breaking in two as Keith Morse checks to see if Ty wants to give up. The crowd are simply electric as Mikey begins to exploit Ty Burna. Without any mercy, Mikey begins to lay heavy clubbing blows into the abs of his struggling opponent. With every shot, Ty lets out a gasp of pain and the crowd get more and more immersed in the action. Mr Morse continues to ask Ty if he wants to give up but is only met with a steely look from The Elite member and a shake of the head for good measure.
Copeland: Ty is getting a taste of his own medicine right now, ladies and gentlemen. Could Mikey Stormrage really put Ty away with a submission? Hold tomorrow's front page!
Cohen: Please, Seabass! This is all part of Ty's game plan.
Connors: I doubt that, Jack. His face is covered in blood and he looks like he is taking a bit of a beating from Mikey at this point.
Cohen: It's all in hand... I think.
Mikey continues to stretch Ty out as the referee asks Ty if he wants to give up and be released from the hold. But Ty is in no mood to give it up and simply continues to reach for the ropes. Suddenly though, Ty begins to fade. The reaching for the ropes suddenly becomes less wild and Ty's arm begins to drop slowly. When it falls completely, Mikey's eyes fill with unreserved hope. Keith Morse intervenes, lifting the arm of Ty and letting it drop to see if Ty is out. The arms flops dramatically once again. Mr Morse lifts it for a second time and subsequently lets it go. Once again, Ty's arm drops. For a third and final time, Mr Morse picks up Ty's arm and lets it go. Just as it is about to drop completely, it shoots up again. Ty Burna is still in the match! Ty manages to pivot a little before nailing Mikey with an elbow to the gut. Mikey remains steely but with the impact, he releases the hold just enough to allow Ty to finally grab the ropes and escape the move. But at what cost? Ty flops to the canvas Mikey falls backwards into the ropes; exhausted. He runs his hands through his sweat-matted hair before looking down at his downed opponent with a perplexed look on his face.
Cohen: Like many others that have come before him, Mikey Stormrage is considering just what it is going to take to put Ty Burna away. He truly is, the most frustrating man to beat in the history of WZCW.
Copeland: I hate to have to agree with you, Jack. But Ty Burna's resilience is just startling. Only the best of the best have ever managed to get the better of him. But this is Mikey's chance to put his name amongst those greats. He just needs to concentrate on his task.
Mikey looks to the sky for a moment as the fans begin to cheer his name. Ty is beginning to move on the canvas as Mikey moves over towards him. Picking his opponent up by his hair, Mikey looks at the bloodied face of the former World Champion. He pushes him into the corner and attempts, once again, to whip him into the corner directly opposite. Ty hits the corner but immediately recoils out. Mikey, who follows him across the ring, crashes sternum-first into the corner. Ty wastes no time in punishing Mikey for his momentary lapse, landing the
CONSECRATED BANISHMENT! A hushed silence falls upon the crowd as Mikey stumbles back into the corner and falls into a seated position as Ty hits the canvas. The whole arena cannot believe what a turn around it has seen as Ty struggles to get back to his feet and take advantage of the situation. Ty pulls himself up with some help from the ropes and moves into the corner where a seemingly unconscious Mikey Stormrage lies. He pulls at Mikey, hoping to move him. But it is turning out to be a struggle as a weary Ty pulls at his opponent's arm. Finally, after at least a minute of trying, Ty pulls Mikey out enough from the corner and manages to fall on top of him for a pin-fall. Keith Morse counts the fall!
1... 2... Mikey suddenly rolls a shoulder out! The arena cannot believe what it has just witnessed!
Copeland: There is life left in Mikey Stormrage yet! I cannot believe that!
Connors: Not many competitors in the history of WZCW can say that they kicked out of a Consecrated Banishment at Kingdom Come. Mikey Stormrage's heart and desire is creating new records here tonight, ladies and gentlemen!
Ty immediately sits up, remonstrating with the referee. But he is simply reminded that it was a 2 count. It is now Ty's turn to runs his hand through his blood-soaked hair as he wonders just what it is going to take to put away his opponent once and for all. He slowly gets to his feet and moves across the ring. He reaches the other corner from which Mikey is beginning to stir in and raises his arms out to his side; the crowd hating every move that he makes and making no secret of it. Ty seems to be lapping it up, however, as he just closes his eyes and takes the raw emotion of it in. After a moment, Ty opens his eyes and moves across the ring to an almost vertical Mikey Stormrage. Ty puts his hand under the chin of his shaky-legged opponent and stares into his tired eyes. Suddenly, he steps back and launches a horrifyingly lightning-fast kick towards the back of Mikey's head. But Mikey staggers backwards just in time. As Ty spins around fully, Mikey, with what can only be called sheer instinct, nails him with the GAME OVER! Both men fall to the canvas as everyone in the arena wills Mikey across the canvas. Slowly, he begins to turn over, one arm in the air. He drops it onto the chest of Ty and the world braces itself.
1. . . 2. . . Ty manages to get a shoulder off of the canvas!
Copeland: I cannot believe what we are witnessing. This has been simply stunning. Both competitors are giving this match, and everyone here, everything they have got in the tank.
Cohen: This is what we in the business like to call a career shortener, folks. Neither man will give in until they break.
Both men lie motionless once again as the match takes it's toll. The referee once again, begins his double count as Mikey finally rolls off of Ty. Bot h men seem absolutely exhausted and it is hard to see a winner. As the count continues, both men begin to stir before finally making it to one knee directly next to each other to break the count. In a strange turn of events, Ty grabs the back of Mikey's neck and Mikey does the same. They are both so tired that they are using the other to get up to a vertical basis! There is a shocked silence in the arena but an unwavering air of appreciation for both men's efforts as they both finally make it back to their feet. Ty and Mikey lean against each other, absolutely out on their feet. That is until Ty pushes Mikey away and looks for knee to the kidneys. But Mikey manages to block it and suddenly nails Ty with a beautiful running splash that takes Ty down again. Mikey stumbles away from the downed Ty and moves across the ring towards the ropes. He puts one finger in the air as he begins to slowly climb the ropes on shaky legs. The crowd know what is coming. Ty remains on his back in the middle of the ring as Mikey steadies himself...
It's time for the STORMRAGE SPLASH!
Copeland: This is it, folks. Mikey is going all out here!
Mikey launches himself off of the top rope, looking to put Ty away once and for all. It seems as though time has slowed down as the mountain of a main rotates in mid-air. The crowd gasp in awe as Mikey plummets back to Earth. But Ty Burna rolls away at the last second, with absolutely no time to spare. Mikey hits the canvas with a frightening thud; his head rattling off of the unforgiving ring mat. The crowd inhales deeply as Ty rolls back towards the seemingly unconscious Mikey. He gets to one knee and looks down at Mikey, his eyes filled with fire. Slowly, he positions himself into position before locking in
THE HARBINGER'S OMEN! Mikey struggles against the move as his wind pipe begins to close over under pressure from the move. But Ty has it locked in and there is simply nowhere for Mikey to go. This could be it!
Copeland: No! What a huge mistake from Mikey Stormrage! He's handed this match to Ty Burna; something he is going to wish he'd never done.
Cohen: Yes! Come on, Ty. Break his god damn spirit once and for all!
Mikey struggles in the hold, shaking and wriggling with everything he has left in the tank. Never before has Mikey Stormrage been in such danger of tapping out; it simply is not in his nature to tap. He continues to wriggle; hoping beyond hope that he can finally free himself of the move. Ty's expression is one of determination as he continues to crank on pressure into the move, putting everything he has left into making sure that Mikey's final chapter at this Kingdom Come is tapping out. But Mikey is in no mood to give up just yet. He manages to free an arm from under his body as the crowd erupt into sheer euphoria. He reaches with everything he has towards the bottom rope. He is just a matter of inches away but he might as well be miles away for all the good it is going to do him right now.
Copeland: I told you earlier in the match, ladies and gentlemen, tapping out is not in the nature of Mikey Stormrage. He has never tapped out to a submission in his entire career. And I can assure you right now that he will have no plans to start on the biggest stage of them all.
Cohen: He's never been in this position before, Seabass. When Ty Burna locks in that move, there is no escape. Quit or end your career, Mikey. Just quit, you idiot!
Connors: Come on, Mikey! Reach!
For what seems like an eternity, Mikey stretches his hand out; he is so skickeningly close and the crowd know it. Again, the crowd begin to yell his name...
“STORM-RAGE, STORM-RAGE, STORM-RAGE!” Mikey makes one final push for the ropes as Ty clutches at his head and continues to pile pain and pressure onto Mikey. Mikey is so close now but he has been in the hold for the longest time. Suddenly, his hand drops to the canvas!
Connors: Oh My God!
The referee takes one look at Mikey before letting a look of genuine concern cross his features. He launches into the action by slapping Mikey on the face to rouse him. But Mikey is completely unresponsive. Mr. Morse shoves Ty off of Mikey; releasing the hold once and for all. He signals for the bell and rolls Mikey over onto his back. He continues to slap Mikey on the cheeks as he signals for the E.M.T's with the other hand. Ty rolls out of the way and then lies on his back; he is utterly exhausted.
Harrys: Here is your winner and new number one contender to the WZCW Heavyweight Championship... Ty Burna.
Connors: Well, Ty Burna wins this match and claims the chance to battle for the World Heavyweight Championship for himself. But there's a bigger story here, folks. This is distressing. We're going to cut for a while and we'll be right back with you.
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The screen goes black but sound remains. However, there is no commentary now. The arena is hushed as E.M.T's race to the ring.
Voice: He's back with us, thank God. Frank, help me get him onto the stretcher.
Voice: Okay, on the count of three. 1... 2... 3!
There is a creaking sound as picture returns. In the middle of the ring, Mikey Stormrage is surrounded by referees and medical professionals. The crowd is still hushed in genuine concern. Suddenly, Mikey rolls over; off of the stretcher. The medicals professionals beside him simply cannot believe what they are seeing as he slowly rolls towards the ropes. By this point, Ty is on the outside of the ring. Ty lies on the mats, struggling to make it to his feet, too. After a moment, John Constantine and Steven Holmes appear to lift Ty his feet and carry him up the aisle. Mikey finally reaches the ropes and begins to pull himself up one rope at a time until he standing on shaky legs. He looks down the aisle as Ty and The Elite disappear behind the curtain. There is an almighty cheer as he performs the Game Over taunt as best he can.
Copeland: Wow! What heart from Mikey Stormrage. He really seemed to be in a bad way there. But he's okay and he's still the same old Mikey.
Connors: Ty might have won the war but Mikey Stormrage is not done with the World Heavyweight Championship. He pushed Ty further than I've seen hundreds of people push him and almost did the unthinkable. But Ty was just too strong in the end.
Cohen: What a match. I have to give to both competitors; including Mikey. He gave it a hell of go.
