Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is scheduled for one fall!
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The fans are already raring to go, chanting "We Will Rock You". Flex appears, hoodie over his head, carrying his duffle bag. He pulls off the hoodie and screams to the heavens, met with a massive cheer from the audience. Neck weights that adorn his shoulders shake to his fury, as he looks out to the audience.
Introducing first from Paris, France, weighing 220 pounds, Flex Mussél!
Copeland:I spoke to Flex earlier today, before the show. He says that it's now Flex versus The World.
Cohen:I just hope he remembers that even when Atlas was carrying the world, Atlas, too, shrugged.
Flex enters the ring, and poses on the top rope, ripping away the weights from his neck. He gives a smile, and jumps down, waiting for his partner.
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Pyro shoots up, as "It's Showtime!" reverberates around the arena. Out of the smoke comes David Cougar, who the fans roar with approval over. He forms a diamond with his hand, as the pyro continues to shoot off.
Harrys: His partner, from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada, weighing in at 219 pounds, 2014 Hall of Fame inductee, "Showtime" David Cougar!
Copeland:What an epic match between legends at Kingdom Come. Truly an affirmation that both men are living legends.
Cohen:Yeah, and maybe an affirmation that Showtime isn't Showtime anymore.
Copeland:You cannot be serious. It took everything for Constantine to put Showtime away. It was an instant classic, the likes of which we'll remember as one of the best pure wrestling matches of all time.
Showtime makes it to the ring, and fist bumps with Flex. They shuffle in the ring, waiting for their opponents.
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Kagura is out first, as ribbons of pink light fill the arena. Then, the lights shift to a decadent gold, and then a deathly gray white. She enters the arena, tightly clutching her book.
Harrys: Their opponents! First, from Ise, Mie, Japan, Kagura Daikonran!
Cohen:The rightful Queen for a Day, before Noah Ryder stole it from right under her...
Copeland:Even without the briefcase, Kagura put on a particularly impressive performance. But I'd wager Kagura's anger is only going to make life much more painful for Showtime and Flex tonight.
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The audience goes from heavily booing Kagura to a sunned silence. As Steven Holmes takes in Beethoven, the first few strums of Immigrant Song can be heard. Abel Hunnicutt strolls into the arena, as the crowd are in awe of this giant of a man.
Harrys: Her partner, from Deadhorse, Alaska, weighing 267 pounds, Abel Hunnicutt....
The crowd heckles Abel, but do so at a reserved quiet. Abel sneers at the crowd, and lumbers to the ring, behind Steven Holmes.
Copeland: Garth Black may have proven Abel Hunnicutt is not unbeatable. But I don't think that makes him any less dominating.
Cohen:Look how close he was to main eventing Kingdom Come...And he's not exactly a seasoned veteran, Seabass. Imagine what this tower of a man can become!
The camera pans to people in the audience, frightened by this man. A child is crying into his father's side, as his father shields his away from this menacing individual. He opens the ropes for his mentor, and steps over the top rope, scouting his opponent. Referee Keith Prince comes to the middle of the ring, to separate both teams. The teams go to their respective corners, as Prince calls for the bell.
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Showtime indicates he would like to start for his team, while on the other side, Abel and Kagura seem less willing to yield to the other. Abel demands to start first, but Kaguara pushes heself forward. Both are intense fighters, who want to start punishing the WZCW Hall of Famer! But their moment of indecision has turned to their downfall, as Showtime manages to splash both wrestlers in the corner! Flex, following suit, follows with his own splash into the corner. Kagura is sent through the ropes out of the ring, but Abel is still standing. He wobbles, as Flex and Showtime look to one another. They lock hands, and bounce off the ropes together for a double clothesline! Abel is dazed, as his arms wave to keep him from falling down! Flex and Showtime bounce off of the ropes again, and hit with a massive double clothesline! But Abel refuses to go down. He's still wobbly, but can not be toppled. Abel is dazed, as Flex and Showtime indicate for one more. They bounce off the ropes again, and hit another double clothesline. Abel is sent over the top rope, 360, landing on his feet!
Cohen:They still can't bring the big man down!
The crowd is going wild, as the heels regroup on the outside. Flex and Showtime high five, as the referee demands for order to be restored. Prince forces Flex back to his corner, as Abel regains his bearings. Abel gets to the apron, and Showtime starts running for the turnbuckle.
Copeland:Showtime is about to show why, even now, he's still just as good as he ever was!
Showtime connects with a massive springboard dropkick, taking Abel off the apron! But Abel is still standing!
Cohen:Showtime knows his best chance of taking down the monster is high impact moves at the beginning! It's the only way he can keep this monster from mauling him!
Showtime rallies the crowd, who are coming unglued for the legend! He bounces off the ropes once more, and attempts a plancha over the top rope! Showtime jumps over the top rope with ease, but is caught in midair by Abel Hunnicutt!
Copeland:My God, the strength of Abel!
Abel holds Shwotime for some time. Kagura has steadied herself, and Abel holds Showtime in a position where his back is facing Kagura. Kagura gives extremely stiff kicks to the back of Showtime, before giving a chop to the back of his neck! Abel backs up a little bit, to give him a clear runway. He runs at full speed into the turnbuckle post, with Showtime's back contorting around the post! Showtime falls to the floor in agony, as Abel looks on with a smile. He screams out
"Your fallen hero!" to the fans, who return the favor with thunderous boos.
Copeland:After all that work to get Abel down.
Cohen: Seabass, there is no taking that man down.
Abel lumbers over to throw Showtime back into the ring. He picks him up in a backbreaker position, and just vaults Showtime through the middle rope. Kagura enters the ring, seeing this as a chance to pick apart the legend. She picks up a pained Showtime and throws elbow strikes into his back. Showtime seems in pain, as he falls to his knees. Kagura Irish whips Showtime into the corner, and his back almost gives out from the pain of hitting the turnbuckle at full force. Flex rallies the fans, slamming on the turnbuckle to get fans to clap for Showtime.Kagura makes a tag over to Abel, and hits a running knee into the corner. She sets up Showtime for another Irish whip, but this time Kagura throws him full speed into a waiting big boot from Abel Hunnicutt. The crowd boos, as Abel taunts Flex. He then goes for a cover.
1...2...Showtime kicks out at two!
Copeland:After a rocky start, it would seem Kagura and Abel have found their chemistry.
Cohen:Yeah, and they're methodically working Showtime over, making sure to do as much damage to his spine as possible.
Abel doesn't let up, setting Showtime for another Irish Whip. As Showtime comes back to Abel, Abel bends his back, waiting for a spinebuster. But Showtime leapfrogs the mammoth man, and hits the ropes again. Abel turns around, to meet a crucifixion from Showtime. Abel is caught completely unaware, and Prince begins to count.
1...2, just barely two!
Showtime gets back to work, as Abel rolls back to his knees. He's met with a dropkick to the face, which again stuns the goliath. Showtime, fairly desperate, leaps over to Flex to make the tag! But Abel grabs Showtime by the ankle, just before he can extend out to reach Flex. Abel pulls Showtime back towards him, and Showtime goes face first right into the canvas. Abel plants him with pointed elbows, right into the back of Showtime.
Copeland: Man,the overwhelming power of Abel just has to be so hard to match up with, as an opponent.
Abel makes a tag to Kagura, and holds Showtime's face for Kagura. She hits a dropkick right into the mush of Showtime. Kagura then sets up the First Dance of Awarawa no Mikoto. She bounces off for the shining wizard, but misses. Showtime makes it to his knees, and holds his head. He watches Kagura get to her feet, and dashes forward with a spinning clothesline! Kagura is down, as Showtime gets his bearings again. He then hits a crossbody onto Kagura. He holds her down for a pinfall.
1...2...., No, just two!
Showtime hits the mat for a second, and makes it up to his feet. He holds his back, as Kagura comes up to her feet. Showtime is working on just pure instinct, and sets up Kagura with a snap suplex! He rolls over for another quick cover.
1..2....Kick out at two!
Showtime pulls himself up by the ropes, still holding on to his back. He pulls on the rope, to his partner Flex. Flex is jumping on the apron, ready to get into the ring. Showtime is just a few inches from making the tag, and Abel cuts him off before he can make the tag!
Copeland:Come on ref! Bring him back to the corner! It isn't enough they've done so much damage to Showtime, now they have to cheat!
Cohen:My monitor must be broken, I don't see anything.
Flex has decided he's tired of waiting, and enters the ring. He hits a European Uppercut on Abel, and then knees to the gut on the big man. Kagura runs into an uppercut, as Flex is going nuts. But the ref orders for Flex to return to his corner. While his back is turned, Kagura and Abel take the chance to deliver heavy elbows to the back of Showtime. The crowd is yelling for Prince to turn her back, but Flex is arguing passionately with her. Finally, he returns, and Abel makes it back to his corner. Kagura applies aclawhold to Showtime's shoulder, and the nerve hold seems to do a lot of damage. The crowd is cheering on Showtime, as Flex claps in the corner. Showtime reaches to his partner, but Kagura delivers thudding knees to the back of Showtime. She still keeps the clawhold in, soaking the boos of the audience. Showtime seems to be fading, as Kagura applies more pressure on the hold. Again, Flex starts pounding on the turnbuckle, to rally the crowd. Showtime comes back to life, and starts stomping. Showtime comes back to his feet, and Showtime hits Kagura in the stomach. He hits her a second timer, and a third time, and Kagura breaks the grip of the hold! Showtime is free, and delivers a Ratings Crash, sending Kagura crashing to the mat! Showtime is crawling to make the tag, and the crowd is cheering him on! They're going crazy as Showtime is reaching out to his partner again! But Abel is in the ring again, to cut him off. He pulls Showtime by his foot, and throws him up into the air. But this time, Showtime lands on his feet, and delivers a dropkick to rock the protege of Holmes. Holmes is barking in the corner, as Showtime makes a desperation lunge for the tag. He finally tags in Flex, and The Healthiest Man in the World if off and running!
Copeland:Flex is in, and it's time for him to start throwing people around!
Cohen:I think he'll find it rather tough to throw around Abel Hunnicutt...
Flex goes right to work, with clotheslines to Kagura and Abel! Kagura goes down, but Abel is still only dizzied. Kagura comes up to jump on Flex's back, but is met with a fireman's carry! He gives her a gutbuster off the fireman's carry, and is met face to face with Abel. Abel clubs him in the back. He Irish Whips Flex, and goes for a big boot. But Flex ducks away from the move, and when Abel is turned around, he is met by a belly to belly suplex!
Copeland:Flex floored the big man! I can't believe it!
Flex is a house of fire, as Abel is pulling himself back up at the turnbuckle. Flex goes to meet him, and Irish Whips him across the ring. He's preparing for the bodybreaking diet, hitting a European Uppercut! But Steven Holmes trips up Flex with his cane, and this allows Kagura the chance to hit a Second Dance of Yamatohime no Mikoto! Kagura continues on as Abel goes back to his corner. Kagura goes for a cover.
1...2..no, just two!
Kagura looks back to her corner with deilish eyes. She notices the relatively fresh giant that remains in her corner. She goes to tag the monster in, and laughs as Abel steps over the rope into the ring. Immediately, Abel grabs Flex and places him a chokehold. He places both hands around Flex's neck, and lifts him high in the air. The referee counts,
1...2...3....4... and Abel lets go before the referee can make it to five. Flex falls to his back, and makes it to his hands and knees, choking at Abel's grip. Abel taunts Flex by kicking his boot into the gut, and towering over him. Flex uses the ropes to get to his feet, and again Abel clubs him in the back. Another blow in the back, and Abel is again exerting his dominance in this match. Abel gets running head of steam to clothesline Flex over the top rope, but is met with an elbow to the face! The move staggers him, as he checks his teeth. Flex comes back with a European Uppercut, and the crowd is cheering on Flex once again! Finally, Flex prepares for a vertical suplex! He stuggles to get the gigantic man, but eventually manages to lift him over his head! He holds him for a second or two, as the crowd marvels at this feat of strength! He turns the suplex into a sideslam, as the crowd goes absolutely nuts! The arena is shaking, as Flex is signalling that the end is near. But Showtime is up, and Showtime slaps Flex on the back, to make a blind tag! Flex looks on curiously, as Showtime hits dropkicks on the mountain of a main from Deadhorse. Out of nowhere, Kagura comes flying in with a standing enziguri, leaving Flex incapicatated. He falls to the ground, as Kagura rolls with him out to the ring. Elizabeth Prince goes to them, to try and maintain order in this match. Showtime is on fire, hitting a flying clothesline at the behemoth! He hits one more,and this seems to knock Abel down to one knee! Showtime calls for one more, as he bounces off the ropes once again. But as Prince is still dealing with Flex and Kagura, Steven Holmes reaches between the ropes with his cane. He hits Showtime as hard as possible in the spine with his cane, and screams out,
"I still haven't forgotten Kingdom Come!" Holmes looks to Abel, and orders him to finish it. Abel lifts up a prone Showtime onto his shoulder, and prepares for the dreaded Worlds End. The Tombstone Piledriver drives Showtime's neck into the mat, and Elizabeth Prince can only watch and count. Kagura pulls on Flex's leg, to keep him from breaking up the fall.
1...2....3.....
The bell rings, and Abel holds up his arms in victory. Kagura joins him in the ring, as Flex holds his head in his hands.
Harrys: Here are your winners...Kagura Daikonran and Abel Hunnicutt!
Steven Holmes comes to the apron, and readjusts his dark gray suit. Abel lifts the ropes for him, and the three celebrate together. Flex rolls into the ring, seemingly fuming. Showtime lays on the mat, eyes open, but seemingly in pain. Flex sits on the mat, looking extremely frustrated.
Copeland:And it still took Steven Holmes getting involved to decide the match!
Cohen:Like I said, I'm pretty sure my monitor is broken. Can someone get me a new monitor already?
The team of Kagura and Abel leave the ring, and celebrate in the aisle. In the ring, Flex hangs on the ropes, while Showtime moves his arms and legs. Showtime uses the ropes to help himself up, and makes it to his hands and knees. Flex and Showtime's eyes meet, with a mutual look of disappointment. Flex sighs and then proceeds to make sure Showtime is okay. Once his partner gives him confirmation Flex attempts to leave the ring but Showtime quickly stops him and then motions for a microphone.
Showtime:
Look Flex, you don’t have to admit it but I know you blame this loss on me, and if I were in your position I’d probably do the same thing. First and foremost I’d just like to apologize, not only to you but the WZCW universe as well. I’ll admit it the last couple of months haven’t exactly gone my way. Ever since I’ve returned I haven’t been able to win a single match. But you want to know the interesting thing, the first match I had back was against you, and ever since you beat me it’s been loss followed by loss. A lot of people have been wondering whether I’m still the same Showtime that deserved to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and to be perfectly honest I’ve been wondering the same thing myself. So friend to friend, wrestler to wrestler, and man to man I’d like you to accept my challenge for a match at Apocalypse. If I can’t avenge that loss, if I can’t beat you, then maybe I need to accept the fact that I don’t have a place here in WZCW anymore.
A look of shock comes not only comes over the face of Flex but the fans in the audience as well. The bodybuilder procures a microphone for himself and proceeds to respond to the WZCW legend.
Flex:
Showtime you don’t need to apologize to me; or any of the fans in attendance. The fact that you give it your all every match for their entertainment is all anyone can ever ask for. It’s because of you and legends like you that I set out to accomplish my dream of being a WZCW wrestler. However, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t notice a difference in you lately. I can see you doubting yourself, and I can see you doubting whether or not you should still be competing. If you’re hinging the rest of your career on a match against me I’m afraid I have to decline, because with all due respect I will beat you again, and I can’t be responsible for ending the career of one of my heroes. I’m sorry but I won’t take you away from this company, and I won’t take you away from these fans.
Flex lowers his mic and begins walking towards Showtime to further explain his point. After a few moments of private words Showtime nods his head in agreement. The WZCW veteran extends his hand for a shake and Mussel quickly accepts it. However the friendly embrace doesn’t last long as Showtime pulls Flex into and quickly hits a vicious looking Final Act right in the middle of the ring!
Copeland:
Oh my god! Why the hell did Showtime do that?!
Cohen: I guess when Flex said he was against the world he forgot that Showtime was a part of it.
Copeland:
This isn’t right, this isn’t Showtime, Flex was his friend!
Cohen:
Eh, looking back at the match they were barley tag team partners. Flex should be used to his friends abandoning him anyway.
Shocked fans are in stunned silence while others boo Showtime as he stands over a fallen Flex. He shakes his head in disappointment and proceeds to exit the ring without any explanation. As he makes his way up the ramp and backstage he doesn’t look back at the ring nor the fans, the referee checks on a knocked out Flex as the show goes to commercial.
