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The camera pans, showing a packed house of fans at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. A loud cheer fills the air, as fire works explode, and the commentators welcome the world to WZCW.
Connor: Welcome WZCW fans to another episode of Ascension! Cat Connor here, as always, to host tonight’s card. The countdown to Gold Rush ticks forward, but tonight we’ll see Keith Kole battle Mikey Stormrage for the Mayhem title.
Cohen: That kids got a great opportunity, Cat. If he manages to knock Stormrage from his massive perch, it’ll sure to the boost that FlexAmerica is looking for.
Connor: Looks like we’re opening the show with the number one contender, Jack.
Cohen: That Titus; he’s always got some kind of wisecrack thing to say. Let’s see how he plans on running down King Mussel this time. Doesn’t he know that his highness is a great world champion?
Titus marches down the ramp, waving at all the smiling faces of the fans that cheer and chant his name. He rolls into the ring, and grabs a microphone from the official on the other side of the floor. He smiles, staring up at the sea of people in front of him.
Titus: How are we doing tonight, Rhode Island?
The crowds cheers, as the former world champions shoots them an energetic grin.
Titus: I’m excited for the conclusion of the Gold Rush tournament, do you want to know why? Because it’ll mark the beginning of a new chapter of a new era in WZCW. On one hand we have Xander. He’s been plagued by the demons of his past, and is driven solely by his desire to conquer. On the other hand we have Kagura. I think her desires are more natural. She’s been to the top before, and she wants to prove that she can do it again. The tournament is important, because one of these two competitors will be the future number one contender to my world championship after I defeat Flex at Gold Rush.
The fans continue to cheer, as Titus grins.
Titus: That’s right; he’s King Mussel now, and I’m supposed to call him ‘His Highness.’ He doesn’t like being called a commoner, but you see, that’s the problem. Titus Avison doesn’t bow to anyone. Doesn’t matter if he’s a King… Or a Queen…. Or a Jack, Ace, or numbered card. Flex to me is just like anyone else, and I’ll call him anything I damn well please.
The hall of famer paces around the ring, as he moves the microphone around in his hands.
Titus: Right now, he’s got something that I what. For far too long, I’ve been waiting to get back to this level. Of course, I was too busy making history as the longest reigning Eurasian champion ever, but I knew eventually in the back of my mind that my reign would end. When it finally did, I found myself thinking about the future. Could I make it back to the top? Could I climb back up, and win the world title one more time? I look at both Xander and Kagura, and I can respect both of them for what they’re trying to accomplish. Really, us three are in the same boat, trying to prove to the world that we belong.
He reaches up to scratch his nose, as the fans continue to hang onto his every word.
Titus: I don’t know If I can respect King Mussel, though. Flex, what are you doing? You’ve finally realized your dream after years of trying to make it to the top, and yet you’ve chosen to hide yourself behind a bunch of cronies. Why? You’re better than that. Or are you scared of someone like me? Someone that understands your strengths, as well as your weaknesses, and knows how to use them against you. Though I will admit that you do have something going for you that I don’t have, and that’s numbers. Against Flex on his own, as he is right now, taking that title for me would be easy, and he knows that, but with numbers on his side, I just don’t know anymore. He’s the massive Toyota, and the wily Kole, both of whom are going to be breathing down my back at Gold Rush. I’m basically walking into a three on one handicap match, and I like those odds less than a one on one. I’m a worried? A little. Am I scared? No way. Am I determined to win? Absolutely. Make no mistake Flex, the clock is ticking. Soon your ivory tower, and everything that you have built since R-Awakening, will come crumbling down around you. Once I win the world title, I will prove once again why all of you sitting in attendance have heard legends about me.
Connor: What’s this? Annie Halloway has come out here to interrupt Titus. What’s the meaning of this?
Cohen: She sure has some balls, for a chick that is.
Titus turns, and stares at the rookie with a perplexed look on his face. Annie stands on the stage with a small smile on her face. She reaches behind her back to reveal a microphone of her own. He tries to be as polite as possible in this particular short of situation.
Titus: Did you take a wrong turn and get lost, sweetheart? I don’t remember you being scheduled for the opening. This is my time you’re interrupting, you know? Do rookies not have respect for their elders anymore?
Annie: On the contrary, I do have respect for you, but I am of the opinion that opportunity should be taken when it comes knocking. I’m a rookie, I admit that, and like all rookies I lack a reputation. Tell me Titus, do you even remember my name?
The decorated champion chuckles, as he gives the girl a glance over.
Titus: You’re Alice Adams, right?
The crowd laughs, as Annie doesn’t respond. Instead, she holds the microphone back up to her face.
Annie: Somehow, I knew you were going to respond with something snarky, so I made up my mind to come out here and challenge you to a match, right here; right now.
Titus raises an eyebrow, and chuckles.
Titus: You’re challenging me? I have to say, you’ve got a lot of nerve! Nerve, but plenty of guts. I like that, but I’m sorry Girl-Whose-Name-I-Can’t-Recall, but I don’t just hand out matches to anyone that asks.
Annie: I know, which is why I asked to have this match sanctioned by Chuck Myles earlier. He thought I was crazy, asking to have a march with you, but when I see an opportunity like this one then I’ll take it. Even if I lose, I’ve give you everything that you can handle, but just don’t take me likely.
Connor: Annie just challenged Titus to an impromptu match, right here, right now!
Cohen: Wait, can she even do that?
Connor: Apparently, she got Chuck Myles' permission.
An official walks out from the back, and quickly makes his way down the ring. He slides inside, and starts conversing with Titus. His mouth drops opens a bit, but he turns towards the rookie, and smiles.
Titus: According to the official, it would seem that you aren’t bluffing. This is indeed a sanctioned match. Challenging accepted, kid. Get down to this ring, right now.
The girl nods, and proceeds to walk down the ramp. She rolls into the ring, and walks right up to the number one contender. She lifts her microphone one last time.
Annie: Afterwards, regardless if I win or lose, you won’t ever forget the name of Annie Halloway, Titus. I can promise you that.
She hands the microphone to the official, as Selena Anderson enters the ring. The match was under way.
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From the jump Annie hammers away at Titus, who didn't expect such a bum rush. He is backed into the ropes and referee Keith Morse tells them to break. Titus shakes his head out and gets off the ropes and they tie up. Titus gets the upper hand, capitalizing on Annie over committing on her move, and works a side headlock. He takes her down with a slick move, getting behind her and forcing her to the mat. He tries to grab his ankle lock but Annie kicks him away and scrambles to her feet. Titus tries a dropkick but misses after a swift dodge from Annie. She then tries a dropkick of her own, but Titus rolls away. They both then try to throw super kicks, but neither connects and the crowd cheers at the quick display.
Cohen: Why are they cheering? That was like three missed moves in a row.
Connor: They appreciate the athleticism Jack.
Titus nods approval at Annie as she readies to fight again. Not at all intimidated by the status of the Hall of Famer she closes the gap and slips behind Titus after a wild punch. She grabs a neckbreaker and pops to her feet and waits for Titus to stand and grabs him and hits a European uppercut. He staggers a bit and Annie spring boards off the ropes and connects with a knee to the side of Titus' head. She quickly makes the cover...One!...Two!...Titus kicks out. Annie stands and tries to get TItus to his feet, but he grabs her ankle and rolls her to the mat and tries again for the ankle lock. Annie gets to the ropes before much damage can be done. Titus releases the hold and backs off. Annie holds the ropes while she stands and moves her ankle around. She tells Titus to bring it, but he doesn't fall for the ploy. Instead she charges him. He takes her down with an arm drag and hangs onto the arm and slaps an arm bar on. Annie fights it and manages to work and wiggle and manages to eventually lock in Hallowed Road, her Cattle Mutilation finish! Titus has almost no control over his arms but manages to scoot and barely get his foot on the ropes to force the break. Annie doesn't break the hold, instead she switches the hold into a pinning combination and the referee gets in position...One!...Two!...Three! She releases the pin and both she and Titus pop to their feet as the bell rings. Titus is confused and asking the ref what happened.
Connor: Wait, its over? What happened?
Cohen: The ref ordered Annie to release her submission hold, which she did. The ref never said she couldn't transition into a pin. Titus didn't have his foot on the rope anymore.
After a brief explanation, Titus throws his hands in the air, clearly frustrated but leaves the ring to allow the ref to raise Annie's hand in victory.
Anderson: Here is your winner, Annie Halloway!
Annie makes the ref keep her arm raised and she pumps her fist and we go to commercial.
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