AF35: Showtime vs. Mikey Stormrage
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"Yeah Matt, everything is fine. I'm not sure why you didn't get invited to go on the show. "
I kept my cell phone to my head as Matt rambled into my ear. I leaned forward and took a baby carrot from the veggie tray and munched on it.
"I don't know what to tell you. Teach your grandpa how to text properly. I'm tired of getting random words in Spanish each time he gets a hold of your phone."
An intern poked her head in and interrupted the phone call.
"Sorry to disturb you Mr. Stormrage, but Mr. West is running late so we are going to bump you up to open the show. You are on in five."
I nodded my head at her and mouthed thanks in acknowledgement.
"Oh before I forget. If some ratchet looking Mexican chick shows up, tell her I'm out of town, but I'll see her when I get back in. She isn't that bright but man she was blowing my dick like a cartridge."
I stood but Matt kept talking.
"What do you mean you've never seen me with a chick? Well you've never seen me wash my testicles either, but it doesn't mean I don't do it every Friday."
The intern came back to fetch me, but Matt kept talking.
"Why does it matter where I met her? Fine, you remember the other day the Mexican authorities took me in over that total bullshit drunk in public charge?"
I followed the intern, putting Matt on speaker. The EurAsian champ cut me off.
"You were in Brazil. They were Brazilian authorities. And you were totally drunk! You started a riot!
"Mexican, Brazilian, whats the difference? Anyway she was in the station, and since I don't speak Spanish I had no clue what was going on but as soon as I left she followed me and started flirting with me in Spanish. I didn't understand her, but love is a universal language."
"They don't speak Spanish in Brazil. How many times do I have to tell you this?"
"Fine, she spoke Brazilian."
"Portuguese."
I looked up at the intern as we walked.
"What?"
"People in Brazil speak Portuguese."
"I've been trying to tell him that for days! Thank you!"
I took Matt off speaker after that.
"Whatever dude, all I know is that she is supposed to come by. Tell her I'm out of town. I'll call you when I finish up."
I hung up my phone and put it back in my pocket. The intern and I stood before a curtain, we could see part of the studio audience from where we stood. Before I walked out, she grabbed my arm and stopped me.
"Whatever you do, don't make note of the fact that Mr. Fallon laughs at his own jokes or the fact that he laughs too hard at your jokes. Just roll with it."
I nodded my head and awaited my cue. Standing behind a curtain was nothing new for me. Just before my cue, I heard the music hit.
I stood, killing time as Jimmy Fallon gave his opening monologue while staring directly into the camera and laughing at his own jokes. After what seemed like an eternity, I heard my name.
"Ladies and gentlemen my first guest tonight is a big time WZCW superstar, he is a former two time tag team champion, a former EurAsian champion, and later this week he will be taking on "Showtime" David Cougar in Veracruz, Mexico. Ladies and gentlemen, Mikey Stormrage!"
I made my way from behind the curtain to the cheer of the audience. I waved and smiled and took a moment to slap hands with a few members of The Roots before I walked and shook hands with Jimmy.
"Thanks for being here tonight, Mikey."
I nodded my head as I sat down.
"Thanks for having me on."
"So you have been pretty busy lately. WZCW is currently on a Latin American tour, you were in Brazil to catch some of the World Cup, you are here tonight in New York, and it says here that you stopped off at WZCW corporate headquarters to check out your very first action figure, which we have here tonight."
"I've been crazy busy, but I love this life. I can eat garbage Mexican food in some shanty town on tour one night then fly back home to the States for authentic Mexican like Taco Bell. If anyone out there from Taco Bell is watching, I'm available for spokesmen work. Live Más! By the way, did you know they speak Portuguese in Brazil, but in Portugal they speak Spanish? Oh well, Live Más!"
I gave the camera a thumbs up as Jimmy began to laugh too heavily.
"But yeah, I'm here tonight to promote my very first action figure. I'm super excited for this. I think every kid dreams growing up to have their own action figure, and now I've got it!"
Jimmy snickered as he pulled the action figure from behind his desk.
"The Mikey Stormrage action figure in stores now, but you don't have to rush out and buy it because everyone in the audience will get one tonight!"
He paused long enough to allow the audience to cheer.
"So how did you get into the wrestling business?"
I took a moment to sip from my mug and wipe my beard.
"Funny story. You probably can't tell from looking at me, but I was overweight as a kid."
Jimmy began laughing again.
"So my mom enrolled me in some martial arts classes to help me with bullies. Then I got big into video games and one day a friend brought the WZCW Kingdom Come video game to my house and I was hooked. After putting in months of time training with Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, I started on the independent circuit. After a little while I started getting some looks by WZCW, which was a dream come true. Then I got a match against James Howard and the rest is history."
"You have been on a pretty good roll lately, quickly climbing up the ranks. You already proved your tag team prowess with Howard in Strikeforce, but you have been making a name for yourself on your own lately. If I'm correct you and Ty Burna picked up a big win last week. What is he like?"
"Oh that whole persona is an act, Ty Burna is a complete sweetheart. When I went to his house he had rescue animals and two adoptive African children and we played bridge and sipped lemonade while we crocheted some scarves. Seriously how did you expect me to answer that? He scares the hell out me. Anyone who isn't afraid of Ty Burna is a lair or stupid or both. He respects me and I respect him and we are on good terms, but I pray to science I never cross his path again. Oh and he still owes me a TV."
I took another drink as Jimmy laughed.
"After that match you were attacked by your former friend Ricky Runn and his Swag Pack. Any idea what is going on there?"
"Well first all I think they need to rename the Swag Pack. I won't say the name since I'm not Jonah Hill, but it rhymes with swag."
At that joke Jimmy, who was taking a drink of his own, spit it back into his mug.
"But to be honest, I have no idea what to make of it. I've lost a lot of friends in this business, I've been lucky to this point, I was able to work out the issues with both James Howard and Matt Tastic, so I hope to do the same with Ricky. I've no idea why he is mad, it isn't like I slept with his mom."
By this point Jimmy's laughing didn't phase me. I just smiled until he lead into his next question.
"Your next opponent will be David Cougar. Do you have a game plan for him?"
"I don't really game plan for my opponents, but Showtime is arguably the most accomplished man to ever step foot in our ring. He is a multiple time World Champion, something I'm still chasing, but Showtime is like an Atari. Ataris were kick ass back in the day. They were ground breaking, everyone loved them. They just don't stack up to the consoles of today though. Ataris are relics, and that is exactly what Showtime is. He was the best, he was unmatched, but just like an Atari, he ain't good game anymore. He needs to step aside and make room for the Playstation Fours and Xbox Ones of the world."
"That sounds like a challenge. Speaking of challenges, you are a big man, strong man. Arguably the strongest guy on the WZCW roster, but uh this gonna sound weird, but I bet I could take you in arm wrestling. I'm serious, I've been working out."
The audience laughs, while Jimmy remains uncharacteristically stoic. I look back at him a bit unsure if he is serious.
"Okay, lets find out."
The crowd cheers as we both stand up.
"I have to warn you I like to list off the things I'm gonna do if I win."
"That's weird. I like to list off the things I'm gonna do when I win."
We walk over to a table the stage crew has set up as the crowd cheers and the house lights change so that the only light in the studio is shining down on Jimmy and I. We grip hands and Jimmy begins to talk.
"If I win I'm going to remake Liar Liar with Sir Mix-A-Lot because not only doe he like big butts, but he cannot lie."
"Well when I win I'm gonna get my hair did and hit up Applebee's. Cause you know tonight is girls night out."
"Well after I win I'm gonna start texting you so you see that little typing bubble pop up, then wait like five years then just say 'K'"
"After I win, I'm gonna officially change my from Mikey Stormrage to Dick Longflop."
With that Jimmy started laughing and I quickly pinned his arm to the table with all my might. The entire audience then let out a gasp as they heard a sickening snap and I looked to see Jimmy's arm hanging loosely at an odd angle. A stage hand rushed on stage screaming at me.
"Didn't you know the arm wrestling segment was supposed to be rigged!"
I looked at the stage hand and back to Jimmy.
"Oh hamburgers!"
With that security came on stage and I began to run.
"Live Más!"
I kept my cell phone to my head as Matt rambled into my ear. I leaned forward and took a baby carrot from the veggie tray and munched on it.
"I don't know what to tell you. Teach your grandpa how to text properly. I'm tired of getting random words in Spanish each time he gets a hold of your phone."
An intern poked her head in and interrupted the phone call.
"Sorry to disturb you Mr. Stormrage, but Mr. West is running late so we are going to bump you up to open the show. You are on in five."
I nodded my head at her and mouthed thanks in acknowledgement.
"Oh before I forget. If some ratchet looking Mexican chick shows up, tell her I'm out of town, but I'll see her when I get back in. She isn't that bright but man she was blowing my dick like a cartridge."
I stood but Matt kept talking.
"What do you mean you've never seen me with a chick? Well you've never seen me wash my testicles either, but it doesn't mean I don't do it every Friday."
The intern came back to fetch me, but Matt kept talking.
"Why does it matter where I met her? Fine, you remember the other day the Mexican authorities took me in over that total bullshit drunk in public charge?"
I followed the intern, putting Matt on speaker. The EurAsian champ cut me off.
"You were in Brazil. They were Brazilian authorities. And you were totally drunk! You started a riot!
"Mexican, Brazilian, whats the difference? Anyway she was in the station, and since I don't speak Spanish I had no clue what was going on but as soon as I left she followed me and started flirting with me in Spanish. I didn't understand her, but love is a universal language."
"They don't speak Spanish in Brazil. How many times do I have to tell you this?"
"Fine, she spoke Brazilian."
"Portuguese."
I looked up at the intern as we walked.
"What?"
"People in Brazil speak Portuguese."
"I've been trying to tell him that for days! Thank you!"
I took Matt off speaker after that.
"Whatever dude, all I know is that she is supposed to come by. Tell her I'm out of town. I'll call you when I finish up."
I hung up my phone and put it back in my pocket. The intern and I stood before a curtain, we could see part of the studio audience from where we stood. Before I walked out, she grabbed my arm and stopped me.
"Whatever you do, don't make note of the fact that Mr. Fallon laughs at his own jokes or the fact that he laughs too hard at your jokes. Just roll with it."
I nodded my head and awaited my cue. Standing behind a curtain was nothing new for me. Just before my cue, I heard the music hit.
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I stood, killing time as Jimmy Fallon gave his opening monologue while staring directly into the camera and laughing at his own jokes. After what seemed like an eternity, I heard my name.
"Ladies and gentlemen my first guest tonight is a big time WZCW superstar, he is a former two time tag team champion, a former EurAsian champion, and later this week he will be taking on "Showtime" David Cougar in Veracruz, Mexico. Ladies and gentlemen, Mikey Stormrage!"
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I made my way from behind the curtain to the cheer of the audience. I waved and smiled and took a moment to slap hands with a few members of The Roots before I walked and shook hands with Jimmy.
"Thanks for being here tonight, Mikey."
I nodded my head as I sat down.
"Thanks for having me on."
"So you have been pretty busy lately. WZCW is currently on a Latin American tour, you were in Brazil to catch some of the World Cup, you are here tonight in New York, and it says here that you stopped off at WZCW corporate headquarters to check out your very first action figure, which we have here tonight."
"I've been crazy busy, but I love this life. I can eat garbage Mexican food in some shanty town on tour one night then fly back home to the States for authentic Mexican like Taco Bell. If anyone out there from Taco Bell is watching, I'm available for spokesmen work. Live Más! By the way, did you know they speak Portuguese in Brazil, but in Portugal they speak Spanish? Oh well, Live Más!"
I gave the camera a thumbs up as Jimmy began to laugh too heavily.
"But yeah, I'm here tonight to promote my very first action figure. I'm super excited for this. I think every kid dreams growing up to have their own action figure, and now I've got it!"
Jimmy snickered as he pulled the action figure from behind his desk.
"The Mikey Stormrage action figure in stores now, but you don't have to rush out and buy it because everyone in the audience will get one tonight!"
He paused long enough to allow the audience to cheer.
"So how did you get into the wrestling business?"
I took a moment to sip from my mug and wipe my beard.
"Funny story. You probably can't tell from looking at me, but I was overweight as a kid."
Jimmy began laughing again.
"So my mom enrolled me in some martial arts classes to help me with bullies. Then I got big into video games and one day a friend brought the WZCW Kingdom Come video game to my house and I was hooked. After putting in months of time training with Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, I started on the independent circuit. After a little while I started getting some looks by WZCW, which was a dream come true. Then I got a match against James Howard and the rest is history."
"You have been on a pretty good roll lately, quickly climbing up the ranks. You already proved your tag team prowess with Howard in Strikeforce, but you have been making a name for yourself on your own lately. If I'm correct you and Ty Burna picked up a big win last week. What is he like?"
"Oh that whole persona is an act, Ty Burna is a complete sweetheart. When I went to his house he had rescue animals and two adoptive African children and we played bridge and sipped lemonade while we crocheted some scarves. Seriously how did you expect me to answer that? He scares the hell out me. Anyone who isn't afraid of Ty Burna is a lair or stupid or both. He respects me and I respect him and we are on good terms, but I pray to science I never cross his path again. Oh and he still owes me a TV."
I took another drink as Jimmy laughed.
"After that match you were attacked by your former friend Ricky Runn and his Swag Pack. Any idea what is going on there?"
"Well first all I think they need to rename the Swag Pack. I won't say the name since I'm not Jonah Hill, but it rhymes with swag."
At that joke Jimmy, who was taking a drink of his own, spit it back into his mug.
"But to be honest, I have no idea what to make of it. I've lost a lot of friends in this business, I've been lucky to this point, I was able to work out the issues with both James Howard and Matt Tastic, so I hope to do the same with Ricky. I've no idea why he is mad, it isn't like I slept with his mom."
By this point Jimmy's laughing didn't phase me. I just smiled until he lead into his next question.
"Your next opponent will be David Cougar. Do you have a game plan for him?"
"I don't really game plan for my opponents, but Showtime is arguably the most accomplished man to ever step foot in our ring. He is a multiple time World Champion, something I'm still chasing, but Showtime is like an Atari. Ataris were kick ass back in the day. They were ground breaking, everyone loved them. They just don't stack up to the consoles of today though. Ataris are relics, and that is exactly what Showtime is. He was the best, he was unmatched, but just like an Atari, he ain't good game anymore. He needs to step aside and make room for the Playstation Fours and Xbox Ones of the world."
"That sounds like a challenge. Speaking of challenges, you are a big man, strong man. Arguably the strongest guy on the WZCW roster, but uh this gonna sound weird, but I bet I could take you in arm wrestling. I'm serious, I've been working out."
The audience laughs, while Jimmy remains uncharacteristically stoic. I look back at him a bit unsure if he is serious.
"Okay, lets find out."
The crowd cheers as we both stand up.
"I have to warn you I like to list off the things I'm gonna do if I win."
"That's weird. I like to list off the things I'm gonna do when I win."
We walk over to a table the stage crew has set up as the crowd cheers and the house lights change so that the only light in the studio is shining down on Jimmy and I. We grip hands and Jimmy begins to talk.
"If I win I'm going to remake Liar Liar with Sir Mix-A-Lot because not only doe he like big butts, but he cannot lie."
"Well when I win I'm gonna get my hair did and hit up Applebee's. Cause you know tonight is girls night out."
"Well after I win I'm gonna start texting you so you see that little typing bubble pop up, then wait like five years then just say 'K'"
"After I win, I'm gonna officially change my from Mikey Stormrage to Dick Longflop."
With that Jimmy started laughing and I quickly pinned his arm to the table with all my might. The entire audience then let out a gasp as they heard a sickening snap and I looked to see Jimmy's arm hanging loosely at an odd angle. A stage hand rushed on stage screaming at me.
"Didn't you know the arm wrestling segment was supposed to be rigged!"
I looked at the stage hand and back to Jimmy.
"Oh hamburgers!"
With that security came on stage and I began to run.
"Live Más!"
Scene opens with Leon Kensworth standing backstage holding a microphone.
Kensworth: Good evening WZCW fans and welcome to KINGDOM COME V. My name is LEON KENSWORTH and standing with at this time is MIKEY STORMRAGE.
The camera turns to show Mikey standing in his ring gear ready to wrestle and then slowly pans out to include them both back into the shot.
Kensworth: Mikey, it's been a long journey for you to make it to this match. Tell us what it has been like for you these past twelve or so months?
Stormrage: LEON this journey has been nothing short of an uphill battle, one in which I have grown and matured so much during. The titles that I've won along the way, the WZCW TAG TEAM TITLES with JAMES HOWARD, the EURASIAN TITLE, the ELITE-X TITLE, they all prepared me for this moment. Being the last man standing in the LETHAL LOTTERY was the biggest victory in my career and tonight I plan on topping that when I beat SHOWTIME for the WZCW TITLE. Hang on to that microphone LEON because you are going to hear these fans explode when I win it all here tonight.
Green strobe lights flash in rhythm to the music until Stormrage makes his way onto the stage, throwing a single hand into the air as the top of the ramp.
Harrys: Introducing first, San Francisco, California by way of from Indianapolis, Indiana, weighing 325 pounds, Mikey Stormrage!
A loud roar erupts from the fans when-
A cloud of smoke fills the stage as-
Showtime and Mikey are both standing in the ring. The ref has the WZCW Title and holds it up above his head and-
The bell rings and Showtime and Mikey slowly circle each other in the ring. Mikey reaches for a grapple, but Showtime backs away from him. Mikey reaches for a stronger grapple and this time Showtime reverses behind him. He then clubs Mikey in the back causing him to stumble forward. Mikey turns around and swings with a right, but Showtime is able to block the strike and counter with one of his own. He follows it up quickly with a Headlock Takedown leading into a short 1 count. Showtime waits for Mikey to stand before attempting a grapple and Stormrage catches him off guard with a Falcon Punch. Showtime gets knocked to the mat and Mikey time his next move perfectly, grabbing his opponent right as he stands up. Mikey sets Showtime up for the Sabin Special, but Showtime counters hits a knee to the groan that sends Stormrage wincing to the mat. The ref scolds Showtime, who walks by him and circles his opponent. Showtime goes for a Spinning Clothesline, but Mikey swiftly, for a 325 lb man, ducks under it. Short arm Clothesline drops Showtime to the mat and Stormrage grabs him from behind and lifts him off the mat and into a Backbreaker. Mikey takes some time and starts taunting Showtime who is slow to his feet. Mikey grabs him as he stands and Irish Whips him across the ring. Showtime hits the ropes and Mikey runs right at him with a Clothesline, sending Showtime over the ropes. Mikey doesnt follow up the offense and taunts Showtime from inside the ring, the crowd firmly behind him. Showtime stands up and slides into the ring. Mikey goes for a strike, but Showtime blocks it and knocks him down with a right. Showtime is able to follow that up quickly with a standing Leg Drop. Stormrage gets to his feet and is able to hit another Falcon Punch before Showtime can grab him, sending him down to the mat. This time Mikey helps lift Showtime to his feet. Showtime surprises Stormrage and delivers an Eye Gouge. Mikey holds his face as Showtime sets up the Rating Crash. Showtime tries to life Mikey, but he is able to elbow out of the move. Stormrage follows with an Irish Whip into the corner and hits the Jump Man Splash. Showtime stumbles from the corner and Stormrage makes one more taunt, gesturing that something big was about to happen. Mikey walks around to face Showtime and goes for a big grapple. Showtime blocks the first one and Mikey quickly goes for it again. Showtime back away and then hits a perfectly timed Dropkick. Stormrage stumbles back and then runs at Showtime with a Clothesline. Showtime counters the move into a reverse Armbar on the mat. Mikey is near the ropes and grabs onto them breaking the hold. Showtime gets to his feet and Stormrage crouches down to face him before hitting his third Falcon Punch. Mikey stands up and quickly lifts Showtime to his feet, grabbing him and going for the Game Over. Stormrage lifts Showtime off the mat and slams up right back onto it, going for the pin right after.
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Showtime barely kicks out in time. Mikey stands up off the mat, unfazed over what transpired. He paces around the ring a bit and then rolls out of it. Stormrage reaches the ring and pulls out a steel chair. He slides back in the ref tries to take it from him. Mikey slams the end of the chair into the gut of the ref and follows by bashing him across the back with it. The ref is out cold and Stormrage turns his attention to Showtime. He swings his chain at Showtime, but he is able to grab it and pry it from Mikeys grip. Showtime runs and connects with a hard stroke that knocks Mikey across the ring. Stormrage slowly gets up and Showtime knocks Mikey down with another huge strike, the screen shakes upon impact. The chair is broken and disappears on the mat as Showtime lifts Stormrage up to his feet. Standing behind him, Showtime goes for and connects with Backstage. He does his signature taunt and then Irish Whips Mikey into the corner. Showtime grabs his opponent and slowly lifts him onto the top rope. The Final Act follows moments later and Showtime goes for a pin as the ref recovers.
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Showtimes music plays and a pause menu appears on the screen.
Ugh I hate this game sometimes.
The camera pans out and we are inside the bedroom of a young adolescent. One boy is playing the game on his bed while his friend is sitting by the computer from across the room watching.
What do you expect. Dont you know Showtime is the best at counters in this game.
Of course I know Showtime is the best at counters, Liam. I can see their stat bars.
Liam: Timmy, timmy, timmy, why dont you just pick somebody else man. Pick Ty Burna and youll breeze through it all.
Timmy: I havent unlocked him yet.
Liam: Wait, you mean you havent defeated the game yet?
Timmy looks down in sadness, but gets no sympathy from his friend who bursts out laughing.
Timmy: Its not funny.
Liam: Dude just pick somebody else. I mean, why you so into Stormrage.
Timmy: Because hes the coolest man. Hes very relaxed, easy going, doesnt care about his weight or appearance, and hes a huge gamer.
Liam: Dude, you are so gonna strike out with ladies.
Timmy: Dude, youre one to talk man. You can barely say high back whenever Becky Harris walks by.
Liam: Shut up man, at least she notices me. Man Im getting board here.
Timmy: Yea, hey lets check out the new WZCW network quickly first.
Liam: Ugh, again with more wrestling.
Timmy: Theyre always upload new interviews and matches and shit. Just gonna check and see if theres anything good to watch later. Holy shit, they just posted an interview with Showtime. Dude barely does anything extra for WZCW now, plus hes facing Stormrage this week. Gotta check it out now.
Liam: Okay man, but I cant promise this computer wont suddenly be on a porno site.
Timmy doesnt register what Liam was saying as he waits patiently for the video to download. Showtime is standing in an arena hallway. Cast partly in shadows behind him, Michael Winters stands looking menacing.
The video ends at Timmy turns off the TV.
Liam: Hey that guy was pretty cool. You should use him to defeat the game. Come on, lets get going.
Timmy: Yea, I guess so.
Liam grabs his bag and heads out of the room. Timmy stands up slowly and walks by his dresser where his Mikey Stormrage action figure stands proudly. Timmy picks up the toy and looks at it before setting it down on its face as he turns off the lights and leaves the room. The camera zooms in on the action figures face, half buried into the dresser top. The face appears to be sad as the scene ends.
Kensworth: Good evening WZCW fans and welcome to KINGDOM COME V. My name is LEON KENSWORTH and standing with at this time is MIKEY STORMRAGE.
The camera turns to show Mikey standing in his ring gear ready to wrestle and then slowly pans out to include them both back into the shot.
Kensworth: Mikey, it's been a long journey for you to make it to this match. Tell us what it has been like for you these past twelve or so months?
Stormrage: LEON this journey has been nothing short of an uphill battle, one in which I have grown and matured so much during. The titles that I've won along the way, the WZCW TAG TEAM TITLES with JAMES HOWARD, the EURASIAN TITLE, the ELITE-X TITLE, they all prepared me for this moment. Being the last man standing in the LETHAL LOTTERY was the biggest victory in my career and tonight I plan on topping that when I beat SHOWTIME for the WZCW TITLE. Hang on to that microphone LEON because you are going to hear these fans explode when I win it all here tonight.
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Green strobe lights flash in rhythm to the music until Stormrage makes his way onto the stage, throwing a single hand into the air as the top of the ramp.
Harrys: Introducing first, San Francisco, California by way of from Indianapolis, Indiana, weighing 325 pounds, Mikey Stormrage!
A loud roar erupts from the fans when-
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A cloud of smoke fills the stage as-
Showtime and Mikey are both standing in the ring. The ref has the WZCW Title and holds it up above his head and-
The bell rings and Showtime and Mikey slowly circle each other in the ring. Mikey reaches for a grapple, but Showtime backs away from him. Mikey reaches for a stronger grapple and this time Showtime reverses behind him. He then clubs Mikey in the back causing him to stumble forward. Mikey turns around and swings with a right, but Showtime is able to block the strike and counter with one of his own. He follows it up quickly with a Headlock Takedown leading into a short 1 count. Showtime waits for Mikey to stand before attempting a grapple and Stormrage catches him off guard with a Falcon Punch. Showtime gets knocked to the mat and Mikey time his next move perfectly, grabbing his opponent right as he stands up. Mikey sets Showtime up for the Sabin Special, but Showtime counters hits a knee to the groan that sends Stormrage wincing to the mat. The ref scolds Showtime, who walks by him and circles his opponent. Showtime goes for a Spinning Clothesline, but Mikey swiftly, for a 325 lb man, ducks under it. Short arm Clothesline drops Showtime to the mat and Stormrage grabs him from behind and lifts him off the mat and into a Backbreaker. Mikey takes some time and starts taunting Showtime who is slow to his feet. Mikey grabs him as he stands and Irish Whips him across the ring. Showtime hits the ropes and Mikey runs right at him with a Clothesline, sending Showtime over the ropes. Mikey doesnt follow up the offense and taunts Showtime from inside the ring, the crowd firmly behind him. Showtime stands up and slides into the ring. Mikey goes for a strike, but Showtime blocks it and knocks him down with a right. Showtime is able to follow that up quickly with a standing Leg Drop. Stormrage gets to his feet and is able to hit another Falcon Punch before Showtime can grab him, sending him down to the mat. This time Mikey helps lift Showtime to his feet. Showtime surprises Stormrage and delivers an Eye Gouge. Mikey holds his face as Showtime sets up the Rating Crash. Showtime tries to life Mikey, but he is able to elbow out of the move. Stormrage follows with an Irish Whip into the corner and hits the Jump Man Splash. Showtime stumbles from the corner and Stormrage makes one more taunt, gesturing that something big was about to happen. Mikey walks around to face Showtime and goes for a big grapple. Showtime blocks the first one and Mikey quickly goes for it again. Showtime back away and then hits a perfectly timed Dropkick. Stormrage stumbles back and then runs at Showtime with a Clothesline. Showtime counters the move into a reverse Armbar on the mat. Mikey is near the ropes and grabs onto them breaking the hold. Showtime gets to his feet and Stormrage crouches down to face him before hitting his third Falcon Punch. Mikey stands up and quickly lifts Showtime to his feet, grabbing him and going for the Game Over. Stormrage lifts Showtime off the mat and slams up right back onto it, going for the pin right after.
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Showtime barely kicks out in time. Mikey stands up off the mat, unfazed over what transpired. He paces around the ring a bit and then rolls out of it. Stormrage reaches the ring and pulls out a steel chair. He slides back in the ref tries to take it from him. Mikey slams the end of the chair into the gut of the ref and follows by bashing him across the back with it. The ref is out cold and Stormrage turns his attention to Showtime. He swings his chain at Showtime, but he is able to grab it and pry it from Mikeys grip. Showtime runs and connects with a hard stroke that knocks Mikey across the ring. Stormrage slowly gets up and Showtime knocks Mikey down with another huge strike, the screen shakes upon impact. The chair is broken and disappears on the mat as Showtime lifts Stormrage up to his feet. Standing behind him, Showtime goes for and connects with Backstage. He does his signature taunt and then Irish Whips Mikey into the corner. Showtime grabs his opponent and slowly lifts him onto the top rope. The Final Act follows moments later and Showtime goes for a pin as the ref recovers.
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Showtimes music plays and a pause menu appears on the screen.
Ugh I hate this game sometimes.
The camera pans out and we are inside the bedroom of a young adolescent. One boy is playing the game on his bed while his friend is sitting by the computer from across the room watching.
What do you expect. Dont you know Showtime is the best at counters in this game.
Of course I know Showtime is the best at counters, Liam. I can see their stat bars.
Liam: Timmy, timmy, timmy, why dont you just pick somebody else man. Pick Ty Burna and youll breeze through it all.
Timmy: I havent unlocked him yet.
Liam: Wait, you mean you havent defeated the game yet?
Timmy looks down in sadness, but gets no sympathy from his friend who bursts out laughing.
Timmy: Its not funny.
Liam: Dude just pick somebody else. I mean, why you so into Stormrage.
Timmy: Because hes the coolest man. Hes very relaxed, easy going, doesnt care about his weight or appearance, and hes a huge gamer.
Liam: Dude, you are so gonna strike out with ladies.
Timmy: Dude, youre one to talk man. You can barely say high back whenever Becky Harris walks by.
Liam: Shut up man, at least she notices me. Man Im getting board here.
Timmy: Yea, hey lets check out the new WZCW network quickly first.
Liam: Ugh, again with more wrestling.
Timmy: Theyre always upload new interviews and matches and shit. Just gonna check and see if theres anything good to watch later. Holy shit, they just posted an interview with Showtime. Dude barely does anything extra for WZCW now, plus hes facing Stormrage this week. Gotta check it out now.
Liam: Okay man, but I cant promise this computer wont suddenly be on a porno site.
Timmy doesnt register what Liam was saying as he waits patiently for the video to download. Showtime is standing in an arena hallway. Cast partly in shadows behind him, Michael Winters stands looking menacing.
The video ends at Timmy turns off the TV.
Liam: Hey that guy was pretty cool. You should use him to defeat the game. Come on, lets get going.
Timmy: Yea, I guess so.
Liam grabs his bag and heads out of the room. Timmy stands up slowly and walks by his dresser where his Mikey Stormrage action figure stands proudly. Timmy picks up the toy and looks at it before setting it down on its face as he turns off the lights and leaves the room. The camera zooms in on the action figures face, half buried into the dresser top. The face appears to be sad as the scene ends.
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