Harrys: This match is a singles match and is scheduled for one fall, and is a EurAsian qualifier. At this time, we ask for near perfect silence so that Xander LeBelle may make his entrance.
A sudden but expected rain of booing comes from the fans as the WZCW upstart. As the melodic tones of Michael Buble continues, the anticipation builds until the beat drops. Suddenly, the very classy figure of Xander LeBelle makes his appearance. With his trademarked gold glasses and cigar visible, he cuts the figure of a man not entirely bothered about the impending danger. After a moment, he extends his cane backwards as his manager, Andrew Adonis comes through the curtain to join him.
Harrys: Introducing first, from the City of Light. Weighing in at 215 pounds... The World's Greatest Mind, Xander LeBelle!!
Copeland: Look at this pair, Jack. Thick as theives doesn't even begin to cover it, to be honest. Xander LeBelle has become somewhat of the coward in the last few week and Andrew Adonis is the one feeding that monster, I believe.
Cohen: I think you are forgetting something, Seabass. Xander LeBelle is the one superstar in WZCW at the moment that can say that he has never been pinned or submitted in a WZCW ring. He is the World's Greatest Mind, so why don't you show him a little respect and stand up and applaud him?
Copeland: After all of his tricks and games over the last few weeks, Jack, I'd be surprised if LeBelle even sees the finish of this match. Tonight, he squares off against someone who will be no stranger to his techniques and that run that you mentioned may come to a crushing halt.
Titus Avison: I admire what this kid brings to the table, but he is no match for the man that bleeds WZCW.
Xander allows a wide smile to appear on his face as Adonis joins him on the stage. After taking a few puffs of his cigar, Xander raises his cane and then begins his walk down to the ring; not bothering to interact with the fans. All the way down the ramp, Adonis is in the ear of his client until they reach the ring and mount the steps. As he enters the ring, his music stops and Andrew Adonis collects a microphone from a stage hand.
Adonis: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Andrew Adonis. And what I bring before you is something quite spectacular.
At that moment, Xander settles in the middle of the ring, not bothering to remove any of his entrance gear as Adonis continues to talk.
Adonis: Standing before your very eyes, is the only member of the WZCW roster who has not been pinned or submitted in their entire career with WZCW. What stands before you is the World's Greatest Mind, who is above mixing it with the brawlers of this industry. Using his keen intellect and superior brain power, my client has found himself differentiating himself from others with the same tenure by safe-guarding a 100% no loss record!
The crowd boo at the arrogance of Andrew Adonis, seeing through his cheap talk and remembering some of the tricks that have seen Xander LeBelle keep that, quite astonishing record, alive and kicking.
Adonis: It is with that in mind tha-
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Copeland: I don't think Vee cared to hear the rest of that story, Jack.
Cohen: Absolutely unbelievable, Seabass. What is it with people around here showing absolutely no respect to those who have absolutely earned it?! Did Vee not hear Mr. Adonis when he said that Xander LeBelle has never been pinned or submitted in this company yet? He ought to realise who is interrupting and apologise.
Copeland: I don't see that happening any time soon, Jack. And to be honest, he did us all a massive favour in my estimations.
Titus Avison: I kind of wanted to hear what he had to say.
After a moment or two of crowd cheering, Vee finally makes his way through the curtain and out onto the stage. Once there, he soaks in the adulation of the fans in the arena and allows a smile to appear on his features. The MMA enthusiast does some acrobatics that are met with an applause from the fans before heading down the ramp towards the ring; slapping some hands in the process.
Harrys: And his opponent. From Crawley, south east England, weighing in at 185 pounds... VEE! A! D! Z!!
Vee continues the march towards the ring and proceeds to do some more acrobatics that wow the crowd as he marches. After a little more fanfare from the crowd, Vee turns towards the ring and then begins a sharp run that results in him springing over the top rope and into the ring. He does a small roll as a result and immediately stands up in the face of his opponent; who doesn't seem to want to back down.
Copeland: These two clearly have no love lost between them, Jack. I think, deep down, Xander LeBelle knows that he has his hands full tonight against Vee. After all, Vee did manage to pick up a tag team win with Eve Taylor against one half of the Tag Team Champions and the EurAsian Champion last week at Meltdown Madness.
Cohen: Correct, Seabass, it was madness. The best wrestlers in this business are the ones who are able to prepare for their opponent and prepare better than the man or woman they stand across the ring from. It's no wonder that people like Vee were able to make the most of that stipulation. But that doesn't happen tonight, Seabass.
Copeland: That remains to be seen. Nevertheless, this match is about to get underway and this crowd can't wait to see who the better man is...
Titus Avison: No matter the winner, neither will be able to match my in ring prowess. I welcome all challengers, because I know I'm the best there is.
DING! DING! DING!
Adonis quickly makes his way out of the ring as the sound of the bell reverberates around the arena and signals the start of the contest. He has a look of venomous hate on his face as he walks down the steps and onto the mats below, not daring to take his eyes off of Vee in the middle of the ring. Inside the ring, however, things are a little more physical. Both men begin circling the ring before coming together in a classic tie-up. The fans let out a yell of eagerness as both men jostle for position in the middle of the ring. Vee finally takes control as he manages to change up the hold into a headlock. Xander tries to wrestle against it and finally backs Vee up into the ropes. He pushes Vee against the ropes and then sends him across the ring with an Irish whip. Vee hits the ropes on the other side of the ring as Xander bends down in order to set up the big back body drop. But Vee manages to grab the ropes to stop himself from rebounding and catches Xander unaware with a swift boot to the teeth in punishment. Xander staggers backwards as Vee lunges at him with a nice jumping shoulder block to take the World's Greatest Mind to the canvas for the first time. Xander shoots back to his feet but is caught with another shoulder block before too long. One final time, he gets back to his feet before taking a third shoulder block and is
then covered for the first time in the match. But the MMA expert can only manage a count of 1 on his opponent before LeBelle manages to get the shoulder out.
Copeland: A great start from Vee here tonight. He looks very fired up and ready for what the match might bring. I think he knows that he needs to put this match way early and keep Xander on the back foot. If he doesn't, his opponent might just get cold feet and make his way up the ramp.
Cohen: Slanderous once again, Seabass. This match is only a few seconds old and you're already making it clear to the fans at home that you can't be objective.
Titus Avison: Just completely unprofessional Seabass. And in the presence of the greatest champion this company has ever laid eyes on. I expected better of you.
Both men rocket back to their feet as they look to reclaim the advantage. However, it is Vee who continues to make the most of the early advantage by hitting Xander with a deep arm drag and sending him sprawling across the ring. Once again, The World's Greatest Mind gets back to his feet to attack his opponent. But Vee nails him with another arm drag and, this time, holds onto the arm for the submission. On the outside of the ring, Andrew Adonis slaps the ring in frustration as a pained look begins to cross the face of his prolific client. Vee levers back on the hold as Xander struggles to free himself of it as the fans get behind the man in control of the match. Vee cannot seem to keep Xander on the mat, however, as the man from the City of Light begins climbing back to his feet before too long. As he gets back to one knee, Xander nails his opponent with a swift elbow to the gut to loosen what remains of the submission. He follows it up with another elbow and climbs back to his vertical base. Sensing that this is his opportunity to reclaim the advantage in the match, Xander begins running across the ring and hits the ropes. He rebounds as a look of excitement crosses Andrew's face on the outside of the ring. But as Xander LeBelle attempts to land some sort of offence on his opponent, Vee nails him with a superb judo throw that sends him sprawling over the canvas and right under the bottom rope!
Copeland: Wow! What a superb move from Vee there, folks. I have to say this objectively, Vee looks as though he is razor sharp here tonight. Everything that he touches is turning into gold and I don't think that Xander is ready for what he is bringing to the ring with him tonight.
Cohen: Nonsense, Seabass. This was all part of the plan for Xander. Andrew Adonis is already on his way around the ring to give him some words of praise and encouragement that he needs. This is the turning point in the match for sure.
Sure enough, Andrew Adonis makes his way around the ring as Xander rests up against the barricade, holding his back in pain. Adonis grabs him over the shoulder and begins giving him some instructions as the referee begins the count in the middle of the ring. Vee begins taunting his opponent as he beckons him to re-enter the ring. An action which almost makes an impact as Xander goes to rush back inside. However, Adonis grabs him by the shoulder and pulls him backwards. He continues to give instructions to Xander until a broad smile begins to appear on the face of The World's Greatest Mind. Suddenly, the huddle between the two breaks up and both me begin making their way around the ring and towards the ramp. The crowd burst into a flurry of booing as they are made aware of the plan that has been set out for Xander LeBelle. But Vee is in no mood to let his opponent slip away from his grasp, especially when he is in such dominant control of it. He hits the ropes suddenly and then throws himself over the nearby ropes, landing on his opponent and bringing out a massive roar of approval from the fans at ringside that want to see Xander LeBelle get what is coming to him.
Copeland: Unbelievable, Jack! I am absolutely positive that Xander LeBelle was going to take his leave from the match right there if Vee didn't intervene!
Cohen: No way, Seabass. Like I have told you, Xander LeBelle is the World's Greatest Mind. If anything, Xander just made Vee take a massive risk in the match that he didn't have to take. Who does that say more about, huh?
Copeland: You are kidding yourself, Jack! It is clear to everyone in this arena that Andrew Adonis was trying to keep the 100% record of his client intact and knew that Vee is a very real threat to that. He told Xander LeBelle to head up the ramp and out of this match but he has been caught out and paid the price for it.
Vee gets back to his feet and begins pulling Xander back to his feet at a count of 7. Andrew Adonis seems to be out for the count on the mats as Vee rolls Xander back inside the ring and then joins him by rolling under the bottom rope and back inside the squared circle. Vee grabs Xander by the hair and tells the fans that he is going to put this match away. But Xander has other ideas and quickly drops Vee with a sudden and stunning drop toe hold. From being in a dominant position to finding himself on the canvas and under attack, Vee seems utterly stunned by his quick change of fortunes. Xander launches into a vicious assault on Vee, letting go of all of the frustrations from his showing in the match so far as Vee tries to cover up. Xander continues to rain down punches and chops as he kneels over his opponent. The crowd cannot help but boo as Xander seems to take control and Andrew Adonis begins crawling back up the apron and peering into the ring. After a few more punches and chops, Xander gets back to his feet and begins laying in some stiff kicks and stomps to the MMA specialist on the canvas. Stepping back for a moment, Xander allows Vee to get back to his knees. But the reprieve doesn't last long as Xander runs at Vee and nails him with a stiff knee to the face that bursts open Vee's nose and sends him backwards onto the canvas: seeing stars and wondering how things could have gone so wrong so quickly.
Xander shoots down for the cover as the crowd holds it's breath collectively. 1... 2... Kick out from Vee with no time to spare!
Copeland: Wow! This match has completely turned on it's head in the blink of an eye, folks. Vee went from being comfortably in control of this match to struggling to keep up with the pace. Looking at the scene in the ring now, you would be forgiven for thinking that Xander had been in control of this match from the outset.
Cohen: I notice that you're not giving any credit to Xander for getting back into this match and turning the momentum back in his favour, Seabass? That's fine, no one has ever given Xander a chance but he has continually proved that he has the chops for this business, love him or hate him.
Copeland: Give him credit for what, Jack? He has manipulated the rules and found his way back into the match because of his unwillingness to keep the match confined inside the ring? Nonsense!
Titus Avison: Please, continue to argue and drown out my greatness.
Xander gets to his knees on the canvas and shakes his head in frustration. But his manager, Andrew Adonis, is quick to sense the frustration in his client and is quick to allay his anger with some encouragement from outside. Xander takes a deep intake of breath as he looks down at Vee before putting his hands on his hips and getting back to his feet. Picking Vee up and looking to assert his authority in the match, Xander back up his opponent into the corner of the ring. Peppering him with a few more shots that hit the mark, Xander seems pleased with his work. He marches across the ring and focusses on his opponent, who is swaying in the opposite corner. Xander gives the fans in the arena a quick taunt before making his run at Vee. Xander goes for the big boot but comes off second best as Vee suddenly moves out of the way. Xander's leg flies over the top rope as a pained look appears on his face and Andrew Adonis lets out another squeal of agony on his client's behalf. Vee stumbles away before turning to look at Xander who is struggling to free himself from the top rope. Andrew Adonis runs around the ring and gets up on the apron in an attempt to free his client. Unbeknownst to both of them, Vee has made his way across the ring and is now running at both of them. Adonis finally frees his client from the top rope as Xander falls to the canvas just in time, missing the impact from Vee. Adonis, on the other hand isn't so lucky as Vee collides with him with great impact. Adonis falls to the mats below as Vee staggers backwards, losing sight of Xander as he does.
Xander senses his chance to strike and, at that moment, rolls Vee up with a school boy pin in the corner of the ring. The referee shoots down to count the fall. Suddenly, Andrew Adonis gets back to his feet and, out of the fight of the referee, grabs at the legs of Vee and holds him in the fall. Vee is powerless to kick out as the referee counts the 3!
Copeland: No way! No way! Andrew Adonis has robbed Vee of a stunning win against Xander LeBelle here tonight. Adonis knew that his client was in a world of trouble. But instead of paying the price for his mistakes, like every other superstar does, Xander has been bailed out when this match was just getting going. Absolutely shameless.
Cohen: Shameless? The record books are not going to show that Xander LeBelle won with help from Andrew Adonis, Seabass. They are going to show that Xander LeBelle picked up the win first and foremost. I, personally, didn't see anything wrong there. But if Andrew Adonis did get involved, Vee deserved it for assaulting him only seconds earlier!
Copeland: Even you can't be that biased, Jack. Andrew Adonis got himself involved in the match to save his client and then ended up over-stepping the mark again to gift the win to his client. This needs to stop.
Harrys: And your winner... Xander LeBelle!!
Andrew Adonis pulls Xander out of the ring as Vee gets to his feet quickly and begins yelling at the referee for the count. But the referee is powerless to overturn the decision, given that he didn't see anything wrong. Vee cannot believe how bad his luck has been and runs both of his hands through his hair amongst a flurry of boos from the crowd. Conversely, Xander and Andrew now have massive smiles on their faces as they move around the ring and up the ramp. They have won again...
