Copeland: Well it has all come down to this, ladies and gentlemen. Chris KO and Ty Burna have had a storied history in WZCW and, tonight, it will all come to a head. All of this in one of the most brutal and conclusive matches that WZCW has to offer.
Cohen: Whatever happens here tonight, these two men will never be the same again.
After a moment of tension, Chris KO appears on the stage. His normal smiling features are replaced tonight as he looks determined to put his history with Ty Burna behind him once and for all. Finally, however, Chris KO flashes a smile to the expectant audience. He starts to make his way down to the ring, his smile fading as he looks at the elevated casket and grave about 20 feet from his position.
Copeland: This is going to be a great match, there is no doubt about it. Every time these two have shared a WZCW ring, the company has never been the same again. I have absolutely no doubt that tonight will be the exact same.
Cohen: There has only been one buried alive match in WZCW, a frank statement of how destructive and damaging this match can be to the careers of WZCW wrestlers. A career shortening match for sure.
Chris KO continues his walk down to the ring, looking a little more replaced as he finally reaches the bottom of the ramp and away from the shallow grave that has been built for him and his opponent. Suddenly, the lights in the arena go out and the whole place is plunged into darkness. After a moment of sheer confusion, a blinding flash fills the arena; near where Chris KO's last visible position was. The momentary flash disappears after a second as people rub their eyes. The lights remain off for one more second before coming on once again. When the lights come back up, the fans at ringside are shocked by what has transpired. There, at the bottom of the ramp and looking over the motionless body of his opponent, is a satisfied Ty Burna; a shove lying on the ground beneath him.
Copeland: I don't believe this! Ty Burna just couldn't wait to get Chris into the ring to start this match. He has blind-sided him and brutally attacked him with a weapon.
Cohen: This is genius from the number one contender to the Heavyweight Championship. Not only has he started this match on the front foot, he has effectively put the screws to Chris KO's chances of winning this match before it has even really begun. That's why he's so dangerous in WZCW.
With a smug smile on the face of the former World Heavyweight Champion, he slowly moves around the body of his opponent. He systematically pulls Chris to his feet and rolls him under the bottom of the ropes and into the ring. Chris begins to roll on the canvas as Ty makes way towards the steps. He climbs them with a laugh as Chris slowly begins to pull himself to his feet. As Ty finally enters the ring, Chris is beginning to come to his senses' slouched against the turn-buckle of the WZCW ring, struggling to focus on the man who has imposed this pain upon him. Ty looks at the referee, who gives him a frightening look. The referee is in no doubt as to what Ty wants and hesitantly gives it to him; signalling for the bell to the ring and for this match to officially get under way. Ty quickly makes his way across the ring towards Chris and immediately begins peppering him with punches to the head and torso. The crowd boo as the onslaught continues but as Ty finally delivers one devastating punch to the face of Chris KO; causing Chris to slump into the corner. Ty's smile becomes bigger as Chris struggles to get himself back into the match following the unceremonious attack from his fiercest opponent.
Copeland: I don't believe this from Ty. I know exactly what he is capable of and we should never put it past him. But The Elite seems to have drawn the worst from him. He's more dangerous and maniacal than ever. You can see by the look in his eyes that he is going to enjoy this challenge.
Cohen: With or without the Elite, Ty Burna has consistently proved that he can stay one step ahead of the game. He has been at the top of this business for years now and moves like this are precisely why. I'm not saying Chris should have expected this but... You know.
Ty moves back across the ring and steadies himself in the corner, looking at the recovering Chris KO in the opposite corner. He bides his time, waiting for Chris to get back to his feet with the support of the ropes once again. Without any mercy, Ty runs across the ring, nailing Chris with a beautifully executed running high knee. As if the move was not devastating enough, it causes Chris to tumble through the middle ropes and out onto the hard floor below. The crowd show their hatred for the man who will face Matt Tastic in only a few weeks. As has already bee the case in this match, Ty laps up the hatred from the crowd as he walks over to the side of the ring and goes through the ropes and drops onto the floor beside the overwhelmed Chris. Ty looks down at him as Chris uses Ty's leg to begin to pull himself up. Ty gives his former Apostle a look of sheer hatred as he gets to his knees, still using Ty to pull himself up. Ty gives him a wry smile as he immediately steps back, looking to land a spinning kick to the jaw of the survivor. However, it seems as though Chris has come to his senses enough to duck out of the way. As Ty continues to spin around, Chris launches himself to his feet and pushes the turned around Ty Burna head-first into the steel ring post. The crowd bursts into life as the fan-favourite shows some life, offence, and excitement for the first time in the match. This, however, is short-lived as Chris falls backwards into the commentary table; hoping for enough time to allow his senses to fully recover.
Copeland: Chris KO is showing us exactly why he is the born-survivor of WZCW. A lot of other competitors would have thrown in the towel against these odds but this means too much to him to just give up it's a beautiful sight.
Cohen: Maybe throwing in the towel would be a smart move for Chris at this point, Seabass. He might have laid Ty out for the first time in this match but he looks out on his feet. He started this match from such a poor position, it is only a matter of time before that weariness plays into the game-plan of Ty Burna. Mark my words.
Copeland: I fear that you may be right, Jack. Chris KO has a bigger heart than most in WZCW and I can see that getting in the way of his logic here. He wanted this match, I can't see him stopping it now. He'll fight on; we both know it.
Ty lies on the canvas as Chris crawls towards him. The fans continue to grow in noise and excitement as he rolls Ty over and mounting him. He gives Ty a shake of the head before nailing with a stiff shot to the jaw. Chris is no mood to allow his opponent any rest, however, as he continues to rain down heavy blows to the Harbinger of Chaos. Chris looks as though he is in no mood to allow Ty to reclaim control of the match and basically exhausts himself hammering his opponent. He falls off of Ty and against the ring apron as he looks down at the almost swollen features of his former stable-mate. Ty rolls over and crawls towards the fan barricade as Chris watches on, slowly getting to his feet now. Ty puts one hand onto the top of the barricade and begins to pull himself to a vertical base. Chris does the same and for the first time in the match, both men are finally on their feet. Chris does not look as if he wants to surrender the momentum in this match any time soon, moving towards Ty and, grabbing the back of his head, slams him face-first into the black barricade. Ty recoils in pain as Chris presses home his advantage. Without realising it, Ty leans against the steel ring-post; looking for just a moment to compose himself and find his footing in the match again. But Chris is starting to build momentum now and immediately runs at Ty, landing a nicely-executed clothesline against the unforgiving steel. Both men fall to the mats at ringside as the crowd show their appreciation for the early efforts of both men.
Copeland: This match has already been a war and we are less than five minutes in. If there was one thing that I made certain before this match started, it was the brutality of this stipulation. To be able to put someone in a coffin and bury them, it is going to take everything you have in the locker. And both of these competitors are doing a magnificent job of proving me right here tonight.
Cohen: You have to wonder how much that early attack from Ty is going to affect Chris later on in the match. You can see that his brain is still scrambled and he looks to be running on sheer adrenaline at this point.
Copeland: Chris KO has a lot of heart, ladies and gentlemen. This match is his salvation and he knows it. He needs to keep going.
After a moment of laying on the mats together, each an actually seeming to enjoy the break from the ridiculously fast start to this match, they both begin to stir. Furthermore, it is Chris that makes his way back to a vertical base first of all. He is soon followed by Ty though. Chris grabs the back of Ty's head and rolls him into the ring under the bottom of the rope. Chris takes another moment for a breather before moving towards the ring himself. As he rolls under the bottom rope and looks to get back to his feet, Ty gets to his feet and rakes the eyes of his opponent. Chris recoils in pain as the crowd boo heavily at the unabashedly shameful tactics of one of the most successful superstars in WZCW history. Ty follows this up with a few rib-breakers that seem to rock Chris KO to his core; not forgetting his previous injuries and his history with rib injuries. Chris falls to one knee under the pain of the offence from Ty. But this proves to be the worst case scenario for the plane crash survivor as Ty immediately unleashes a kick to the back of Chris' head that, once again, scrambles his senses and puts him back on the canvas. Ty falls against the ropes, looking down at this opponent on the canvas. He steadies himself before giving the crowd a taunt and moving towards his downed opponent. Like WZCW fans normally do, the fans in Florida give Ty a heated response as he locks in the Muta Lock in the middle of the ring. Chris immediately feels the full effect of the move but there is simply nowhere for him to go, he is at the mercy of the move and he knows it.
Copeland: There are no wins by submission or pinfall in this match and certainly no disqualification. But I am very sure that Ty Burna knows all about that.
Cohen: This is not about winning the match, Seabass. This move is all about inflicting the most damage to Chris KO that Ty can achieve. He is in the middle of the ring with nowhere to go. Not only that but rope-breaks are no use to Chris either. The referee is a useless pay cheque at this point, he can't help Chris at all.
Ty gives the fans a smile as he continues to punish Chris for his own pleasure. Chris yells out in pain and remonstrates with the referee but he is simply reminded that there is nothing that can be done to help him. It seems as though Chris has nowhere to go and Ty knows it. Chris begins to tap out on the canvas but the match continues, Chris is desperate now. After a moment, all life seems to disappear from the eyes and features of the born-survivor of WZCW. Ty feels the fight leave the body of Chris and eventually breaks the hold, rolling over onto the canvas, looking at the closed eyes of his opponent and taking everything in. Slowly, Ty picks himself up from the canvas; not diverting his gaze from the lifeless body of Chris KO like a hunter stalking his prey. A sick smile cross the features of Ty as he bends down and picks Chris up by his scruffy hair. Chris seems to be out on his feet and Ty is doing a lot of lifting. But this is short-lived as Ty pushes Chris towards the ropes and follows it up with a running clothesline that takes both men to the outside once again.
Copeland: I don't thin it ever escaped the knowledge of Ty that he has to take Chris to the coffin for this match to be over. And with the damage already done to his opponent, it looks as though Ty is looking to get this match over and done with.
Cohen: Chris KO is done for here, this match is as good as over. Ty already has one eye on the match with Matt Tastic; he'll be looking to save his strength for that match. He's played this match smartly and it is paying dividends now. These fans in Florida best prepare themselves for the end of this match.
With both Ty and Chris on the canvas, it is anyone's game once again. But with the ridiculous amount of damage that has been done to Chris KO, it is no surprise to anyone that Ty is the first man to get to his feet. He gives a wide smile again as it becomes absolutely clear that he is enjoying the destruction of the man who set him on fire all those years ago. Ty grabs the head of Chris, helping him to his feet. Ty walks over to the barricade on the ramp and gets some retribution for earlier events by slamming his opponents head into the barricade. The crowd boo again as Ty heads across the ramp to the other barricade. Ty locks onto the opponent before running at him. He looks to take Chris over the barricade with a diving cross-body. However, Chris is quick to re-take control of this pendulum of a match and drops out of the trajectory of Ty. With this, Ty hurtles over the black barrier and onto the stone floor on the opposite side. The crowd begin s a chant of YOU FUCKED UP as Ty rues his mistake, holding his ribs in pain. Chris slowly gets to his feet on the other side of the barrier and looks for his opponent before realising that he is on the other side. He peers over the barrier at Ty and slowly begins to climb onto the black ramp surround. Chris is unsure of his balance but as he stands on the surround, there is only one thing on his mind; inflicting as much damage to his opponent as humanly possible. He locks onto Ty before launching himself from atop the barrier and landing a beautifully executed elbow drop to the already damaged ribs of Ty Burna as the crowd come alive.
Copeland: Chris KO is in the process of proving everyone wrong here. Moments ago, you would have been forgiven for thinking that this match was as good as over. The life was driven from the bones of Chris. But since then, he seems to have rallied and is proving to us why he survived that plane crash all those months ago.
Cohen: I'm cynical by nature, Seabass. But even I have to admit that this is impressive from both men. I really thought Chris wouldn't recover from that early mugging but he is proving to everyone that he has the stuff that Champions are made of.
Both men seem as though they are enjoying the break from the action as they catch their breath again as they lie on the stone floor. However, Chris KO cannot allow this chance to seize the momentum to slip away from him. Ty is still nursing his damaged ribs but it is Chris KO who is back on his feet first. He looks down at Ty with a hateful sneer before stomping a mud-hole in the number one contender. Over and over again, Chris drives the boot into Ty's ribs, showing no mercy for a man who definitely would do the same were he in the same position. After more stomps, it seems as though Chris has exhausted himself with the sheer intensity of his attack and slumps against the barricade once again. Ty struggles to get away from Chris as he pulls himself across the cold stone floor. Chris allows Ty to get away from him for a moment before moving towards him. As he walks behind the prone Ty, Chris gives him a look of sheer pity. That is before he, once again, drops a vicious elbow drop into the back of Ty Burna. Ty yells in agony as he grabs his ribs again. Chris slowly gets to his feet before surveying where he is. And more importantly, where the coffin is. In the corner of his eyes, he can see the mound of dirt next to the titantron. He gives a relieved smile before picking Ty up by the hair and walking towards the mound of dirt' barely visible through the mass of humanity. But Chris has a goal and he is making good on his promise to put Ty Burna away once and for all.
Copeland: Chris KO has did an amazing job of neutralising Ty Burna in the last few minutes. Both men are clearly tired but it is Chris who looks the more likely to pick up the win at this point. We are getting to the business end of this match and it looks like Chris wants to put his opponent away before the momentum swings against him again.
Cohen: I have to agree, Seabass. Chris seems to have settled into the match a lot better since the opening stages. But you cannot write off Ty Burna at any stage of any match. He has made a career of making people sorry that they have written him off and it could definitely be the case here again.
Chris continues to walk with a fistful of Ty's hair before reaching the barricade. The mound of dirt that lies next to the coffin can finally be seen as both men finally come within touching distance of it. Chris goes to smash Ty's head on the barricade and scramble his senses. But Ty is prepared for the attack and instead stops himself. Chris struggles to get Ty to give up and take his punishment. But Ty is no mood to allow Chris to pile on the pressure and punishment. Spinning round, Ty swings a vicious elbow that catches his opponent flush on the jaw. Chris recoils backwards as Ty looks to turn this match on it's head once again. Chris, however, doesn't seem to be willing to give up his advantage that easily, especially when he fought so hard to get it in the first place. He runs at Ty with everything he can muster. But the veteran number one contender ducks out of the way, causing Chris to tumble over the barricade and into the open grave for the first time. Without a seconds hesitation, Chris scurries to his feet; knowing exactly where he finds himself and the inherent trouble that comes along with that position. He pulls himself out of the grave and lies motionless on the side of the mound of dirt; his chest rising and falling sharply as air rushes into his lungs. This match has taken it's toll on everyone. Ty slowly crawls over the barrier, still clutching his ribs in pain. He moves towards Chris and immediately begins stomping a mud-hole into the survivor of WZCW; perhaps gaining a measure of retribution for the similar attack carried out by Chris earlier in the match.
Copeland: Chris KO slipped up just once and he has found himself deep within that shallow grave for the first time in this match. The fear in his eyes tells a story and he high-tailed it like a scolded dog before it could get any worse.
Cohen: Get any worse? How could it? Ty is now firmly in control of this match and only a fool would feel as though he is going to squander that advantage again. It has been an impressive display from both of these men but this is the sort of match that Ty Burna relishes. The end is nigh you have to feel.
Ty continues to stomp away at Chris before using his foot to push Chris into the pit. Chris lies motionless on the bottom of the grave. But Ty knows that he cannot win the match like this. He gets into a prone position and peers into the shallow grave; his opponent lying beneath him. There is a wry look on the face of the number one contender as he looks down at one of his fiercest adversaries struggling to keep up with the pace of the match. Ty slowly gets back to his feet, looking around for inspiration and a way to finish off Chris KO before he deals anymore damage to Ty's body and his chances of winning the World Heavyweight Championship in a couple of weeks. Ty looks at the nearby mound of dirt, three shovels dug deep into the surface of the thick brown material. He slowly and unsteadily climbs the large pile of dirt and grabs a handle of one of the shovels. He pulls at it until it is finally released from it's upright position and is firmly inside this grasp. He stands on top of the mound of dirt and raises the shovel into the air. The fans rain down their disapproval for Ty's action as an unexpected event takes place. The smile of Ty is quickly washed away as Chris' arm makes an appearance from the grave. He grabs at the dirt and pulls himself up. Ty moves down the ramp and looks down at Chris; the survivor's eyes finally meeting his opponents. Without mercy, Ty swings the shovel above his head and brings it down towards the head of Chris KO. But Chris moves out of the way at the last second and grabs the shovel as it hist the ground. He pulls at it and purposefully pulls Ty into the grave beside him. He follows it up with a DDT that drives the face of Ty Burna into the mud.
Copeland: I cannot believe this match. Just when you think that it cannot take another twist, it flips on it's head and the other man is in total control.
After a minute of recuperation, both Ty and Chris struggle back to their feet. Both men are struggling to keep their footing in the dirt. But standing up is the least of their problems as both men look to press home an advantage. Ty fires first with a punch of his own. But Chris is quick to respond, hammering back at Ty as this match gets sloppy. Both men take equal shots at the other but it is Ty who is able to get the upper hand with a stiff shot that sends Chris out of the grave and rolling onto his back. With the coffin just at his head on a rolling table, Chris now finds himself in the same amount of trouble as he did previously. Ty slowly crawls out of the grave and crawls towards Chris. Chris uses the coffin to pull himself up as Ty rounds the grave and puts one hand on the back of his head. But Chris turns around and pushes Ty away. With all of the dirt around the ground, Ty stumbles backwards and loses his footing. He rolls backwards and immediately pops up onto his feet. Chris knows that this is his big opportunity and runs at Ty, nailing him with
THE COCONUT STRIKE! Ty stumbles backwards and is out cold as the knee of Chris leaves his jaw. With both men on the ground, it seems as though this match is almost over.
Cohen: Coconut Strike! But Chris can't win the match this way. He needs to get Ty Burna into that coffin and pull the lever beside it to get that coffin in there. If anything, this had made things harder for him to win the match. I just don't get what is going through his head here.
Copeland: It may have put Ty Burna out cold, Jack, that's the positive thing. It might make things harder for Chris to get Ty into the casket but when did it ever hurt to put your opponents lights out? Chris KO has laid the foundations for the end of this match with that one moment of brilliance.
Both men lie motionless once again, the toils of this match weighing heavily on the energy of both competitors. But it is Chris who slowly struggles to his feet first. He moves towards Ty and tries to get him back to his feet but Ty is like a lifeless carcass at this point. And when it is coupled with the fact that Chris has been involved in a full-blooded match, it looks as though it is going to take a massive effort from Chris to get Ty back to his feet. Chris lets Ty fall back to the ground before giving the crowd a taunt, trying to get them behind him. A massive cheer goes around the arena before Chris picks Ty up with a massive grunt of anguish. But it seems to be working! Ty is pulled to his feet and dragged towards the casket that is getting closer by the step. Chris struggles with his opponents weight but is able to push the lid of the casket open to reveal the slick black velvet lining. With one massive final push, Chris looks to get Ty into the casket and win this match once and for all. But is seems as though it is just one hurdle to big for the born-survivor. Chris tries with all of his might but it seems as though he is unable to do it. Suddenly, Ty bursts into life, pushing away from Chris for a moment and nailing him with the
CONSECRATED BANISHMENT! The bicycle kick connects with pinpoint precision as Chris stumbles around, not knowing where to fall. But against his better wishes, he falls into the casket; half of his body hanging over the lip of the wooden frame. Ty slowly pulls himself to his feet and, with one final push, is able to get Chris into the casket and falls against the lever. The fans cannot believe what they are seeing as the lid of the casket crashes shut, the front wheels of the trolley fall away and the casket slowly slides into the pit. Ty raises his hand in disbelief as the mound of dirt collapses under the space that has been opened and into the pit. We have a winner!
Harrys: Here is your winner.... Ty Burna!
Copeland: What a fantastic match we have just witnessed. The veteran Ty Burna knew that he had his hands full tonight. And since the start of the match, he has pressed home his advantage. Without that vile attack at the start of the match we might have been looking at a very different result here. But at the end of the day, it is all about winning and Ty Burna has done that once again on the eve of one of his biggest matches ever.
Ty slowly gets to his feet and lumbers into the pit where Chris KO is now buried. He looks down at the dirt that conceals one of his biggest enemies of his career. He allows a sick smile to appear on his face as Meltdown goes off the air!
