Copeland: And now, ladies and gentlemen, we have your main event of the evening - a Kingdom Come III rematch for the World Heavyweight Championship.
[YOUTUBE]v_HlVcGKVG4[/YOUTUBE]
The crowd cheers for Big Dave as he modestly makes his way out, clad in a referee shirt. He waves to the crowd on the way down, smiling, happy at least to have made his return to the ring in some capacity. He steps up into the ring and waves once more before preparing for his duties.
Copeland: Big Dave once again has been held off the in-ring action for this series of WZCW action as part of Ty's continued vendetta against him, but he is at least able to step into the ring tonight.
Cohen: Maybe he'll get himself a match when he learns proper respect for the owner of his company. He could be on Aftershock next week, if he's lucky!
[YOUTUBE]Fq_Uv_uQsBk[/YOUTUBE]
To no more preamble, the music that all of WZCW has learned to fear comes over the arena. It would be difficult for the crowd to more thoroughly express their displeasure at the man making his way alone to the ring. Fog fills the entrance way and red lights flash throughout, giving the impression that Ty Burna is emerging from the mouth of Hell itself as he makes his way onto the stage. A wide smirk crosses his face as he makes his way to the ring with a chorus of boos serenading his way. He rolls into the ring and pops up quickly, giving a small, mocking bow to his "fans". He and Dave share a long look, Dave's face blank, Ty's face smirking.
Copeland: And here he is folks, none other than Ty Burna, and most in the know around here have been quite displeased with Ty's insertion of himself into this world title match here.
Cohen: But you'll notice no one tells that to his face, do you? Like it or not, Ty Burna is in control here, and if he wants a world title match, he'll get it! If he wants a hundred, he'll get all of them!
[YOUTUBE]0eTjMNV__5M[/YOUTUBE]
Showtime enters the arena to a roar. He keeps the entrance surprisingly simple, mirroring Dave with waves to the crowd, slapping hands with a few lucky fans on the way down, with but a small smile on his face and the occasional tap of the World Heavyweight Championship belt. He, too, steps up into the ring and unfastens the belt, offering it to the crowd's view to massive applause. He brings it back down, his grin widening, before he turns around and meets Ty's gaze. His smile fades as he remembers what he's about to face. Dave steps over to Showtime's side of the ring and puts a hand on his shoulder, whispering something into his ear. Showtime nods, but never breaks eye contact with Ty.
Copeland: Last week, Showtime had his childhood dream fulfilled when he finally won the world championship. Now, he must immediately defend against Ty Burna, and I can't say that many people believe he can walk out of this one with that title intact.
Cohen: How masterful by Ty Burna here. He didn't wait for the PPV to do this - instead, he took advantage of Showtime at his weakest. Not only did he have a grueling title win over Kurtesy last week, he's had the lifestyle of a champion since then - constant interviews and appearances. He's exhausted! This could be over before the fans have time to get back from the restroom!
Truman Harrys steps into the center of the ring.
Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, introducing first, your referee for this contest, Big Dave!
Dave waves a hand briefly in acknowledgment.
Harrys: And now, introducing the challenger, from Parts Unknown, weighing in at 235 pounds, the owner of all WZCW, the Master of Chaos...Ty Burna!
Ty mockingly waves at the incredible displeasure the audience expresses.
Harrys: And now, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, weighing in at 213 pounds, he is the WZCW World Heavyweight Champion...."Showtime" David Cougar!
Showtime lifts the belt once more while staring a hole through Ty Burna as the crowd roars once again.
With the introductions over, Harrys walks out of the ring and Dave takes center stage. He takes the belt from Showtime and presents it to him, customarily. Showtime nods and Dave, with a long look at his former prize himself, grudgingly presents it to Ty. Ty all but licks his lips as he gazes at the title. Dave, a disgusted look on his face, presents the title to the crowd before handing it outside the ring. He checks both competitors for anything illegal, appearing somewhat more than reluctant to touch Ty, but he completes his duties. With all that done, he takes a moment to instruct both competitors to make their way back to their corners before signalling for the bell and we are underway.
The two circle cautiously to begin, exchanging words as they slowly close in on one another. Ty offers the possibility of a lock up but Showtime doesn't buy it. Ty offers again, Showtime almost going into it, before thinking better of it and backing off, wanting to avoid a grappling contest with the bigger man. Showtime considers again, closes, and this time takes the offered lock up. He quickly converts it into a lock round Ty's head, while Ty does the same, with the two locked head to head in the center of the ring. The men struggle for an advantage and eventually Showtime forces Ty into the ropes. Dave is slow to call for the break but Showtime obliges when it's called. Ty has words for Dave but Dave only shrugs in response. The two meet up again in the center of the ring, Ty offering another lock up. Showtime fakes it and then tries to get his own lock in, the two struggling back and forth before Showtime eventually slips around for a waistlock. Ty has it reversed quickly to take hold of Showtime's left arm in a wrench, before locking it behind his back in a hammer lock. Showtime struggles before reversing it, slipping behind and pinning Ty's own arm down behind his back. Showtime cautiously times himself, letting go of the arm and leaping around for a side headlock that forces Ty to one knee. Ty fights to a vertical base and nearly breaks out of it, but Showtime, from the better position, shoves Ty all the way back to his knees. Ty gets his way back up once again and instead of trying to break out, kicks Showtime in the back of the knee, forcing him down and using the new advantage to break out of the headlock. He then wrenches in his own headlock from the front. Showtime gets vertical again but Ty turns it into a full nelson, wrenching it for a bit and then turning again into a front headlock. He whips him up and over to a sitting position and keeps the headlock from behind, wrenching it into more of a chinlock. As Showtime struggles Ty once more changes the hold, lifting him up and tossing him over the other way, but Showtime squirms a bit out of it and Ty falls more than anticipated, letting Showtime lock in a head scissors that Ty struggles out of rapidly as both men make their way back to their feet.
Copeland: A very technical start to this match, perhaps surprising given the history between these two.
Cohen: When the two wrestlers involved are as cerebral as these two, it's not all that surprising to see them try to work an early mental advantage.
The two circle slowly once more before locking up again. Showtime trips up Ty from behind, dropping him to the mat. Showtime follows from behind and gets on his back, locking in a headlock from that position. Ty struggles out of it and now looks angry as he gets to his feet. The two start to trade stiff blows. They go back and forth, hitting each other stiffly. Ty draws a warning for closed fists; a moment later, Showtime hits a closed fist show to Ty's gut. Ty spares a moment to shoot an angry look Dave's way but is quickly back into the fray, kneeing Showtime in the gut and sending him sprawling. Showtime pulls himself up on the ropes and Ty tries to force him into the corner, but Showtime reverses it and pushes Ty into the ropes instead. Dave weakly tries to break it up, with a slow five count. Ty forces his own way out of the corner and smashes a forearm in Showtime's face before sending him headfirst into the corner turnbuckle. Showtime pops out, adrenaline pumping, hits Ty with a quick gut shot and then sending him into the corner. Showtime quickly leaps up to the top rope, but Ty is too cognizant for that, slapping Showtime across the face and sending him crashing in a move that crotches him at the top. That draws a warning from Dave and Ty once again his words for him, more violent this time. Ty climbs to the top as well, trying to tie Showtime up for a superplex, but instead finding himself in position to lock in an abdominal stretch up top. He does so and wrenches it hard, drawing a fast five count from Dave. Ty breaks it and time and backs off to the other corner. Dave checks on Showtime briefly and then backs away; Ty charges, leaps, and hits Consecrated Banishment! The move sends Showtime sprawling to the outside and the crowd is in total disbelief. Ty tries to follow to the outside but Dave stops him, arguing with him, insisting that he needs to check on Showtime first. Ty looks incredibly frustrated as Dave takes his time going to the outside and talking to Showtime who looks barely conscious. Ty eventually leaps out and pushes Dave off Showtime. Dave tugs at his shirt as if to remind Ty who he is, but Ty is uncaring. He lifts Showtime up to his feet, knowing that he's unlikely to get the three count after so much time has passed. He instead knees Showtime in the gut and tosses him into the guardrail. Dave looks as if he wants to start a count, but decides not to, instead following the action to the outside. Ty hits a few chops while Showtime is sprawled standing against the guard rail. He tosses him back into the ring and covers him quickly, drawing a slow count that only gets to one before Showtime kicks out. Ty is up and screaming at Dave - it's hard to make out what he's saying, but the words "middle" and "fired" are audible. Dave looks somewhat meeker as the action progresses, nodding at Ty's message.
Copeland: Not sure what that was about, but Ty appears frustrated at some of the officiating here.
Cohen: And he should be! He could have won this match several times over had Dave called this straight and not blatantly interfered.
Ty picks up Showtime by the head and starts punching him into the ropes. Showtime returns some blows and fights his way out, but Ty kicks him hard in the gut and tries to whip him the other way. Showtime reverses it, Ty rebounds, and Showtime catches him with a dropkick. Ty catches his breath against the ring apron, and Showtime charges with a baseball slide. But Ty ducks aside, letting Showtime slide out of the ring. Ty locks a headlock in on Showtime on the outside; Dave once again decides not to count. Ty pulls Showtime back, walking to the middle of the entrance ramp. Showtime fights his way out, and the two start to brawl on the ramp. Ty kicks him in the gut once more and pins Showtime's head between his legs...the crowd gasps in shock as it's clear he's looking for a pile driver! The crowd screams at Ty, collectively begging him not to do it, but it's clear Ty wants to do more than just win tonight - he wants to rid himself of Showtime forever. Showtime just manages to fight out of it and reverse it into a back body drop, the crowd gasping in relief. Both men collapse and are slow to their feet. Once they're both stood up, Ty charges with a running high knee that knocks Showtime back to the ground. Ty lays into Showtime with punches to the head as he's collapsed on the ground. Ty then jogs back to the ring and commands Dave to count. Biting his lip in frustration, Dave does so as Showtime is just on his knees trying to crawl back. Showtime struggles as the count reaches 8, he's on his feet as it reaches 9....he slides into the ring just in time! Ty catches him immediately with a headlock that also forces Showtime's shoulders to the mat and pins him, getting 1, 2,...but only two.
Copeland: Ty continues to dominate this match and now that Dave has appeared to straighten out his officiating, you have to wonder if it's a matter of time.
Cohen: What a shame that we live in a world where you have to say things like that. "Now that the officiating is good, maybe Ty can win it." Disgusting!
Ty now lifts and elevates Showtime for a rib breaker! He repeats the move once more, using his superior strength to hold onto Showtime. Showtime is struggling to get out but a third puts him down for a pin, getting one, two, but only two. Ty pulls Showtime to his feet and Showtime tries to fight out with elbows but it doesn't seem as though all of his strength is behind them. Ty takes control back and whips Showtime into the corner, charging and following, but Showtime gets up and kicks Ty. He ducks under a high chop from Ty, kicks him out of the corner, leaps to the second rope and comes out with a desperation crossbody. Both men are able to get to their feet and they brawl in the center of the ring once more, all the force behind Showtime's blows now. He gets the better of it and forces Ty to the ropes, whips him across the ring, Ty reverses it, Showtime rebounds and leaps with a flying clothesline! Showtime is back in it and so is the crowd. Showtime pulls Ty to his feet and hits a Ratings Crash that plants him on the mat. He stomps Ty a bit more, focusing on the knee, before dropping down, rolling Ty over, and locking in a single leg Boston Crab, focusing on just the one knee. Showtime wrenches it for a good while before Ty can get himself to the ropes, his one free leg helping him get there. Dave instructs Showtime to break the hold with a fair and even five count. Both men get to their feet, Dave asking Ty if he wants to continue. Ty sneers and pushed Dave aside as the two close again. Showtime quickly pops Ty in the face and bounces to the ropes for a rebound move but Ty leaps and gets serious distance on a high dropkick. Ty clutches his knee as he collapses, appearing to have landed awkwardly on it after the big drop. Ty is slow to his feet but he's up while Showtime is still down.
Copeland: A disturbing landing for the challenger there. After a long hold on his knee, he lands hard on the same one and it looks like it's giving him some trouble.
Cohen: He'll shake it off! It's just a matter of time now, Seabass!
Ty struggles over to Showtime and pulls him up, kneeing him into the corner with his good leg. He whips him into the corner and charges with a running high knee - making sure to favor his good one. He seems to have some feeling back into the bad knee, though, as he's not hobbling quite so much. A snapmare and a kick to the chest sends Showtime back to the mat. He sits Showtime up, hits the ropes, rebounds, swings with the worked over knee...and Showtime grabs it! He stands himself up, wrenching the bad knee of Ty uncomfortably...and hits a Dragon Screw! The world wide travel has given Showtime some fancy in his repertoire it seems as the imported maneuver has Ty clutching his knee in desperate pain. Showtime is down still and Ty slowly rolls out of the ring. Showtime gets to his feet and appraises the situation rapidly, deciding to leap to the top rope! The crowd is on their feet in anticipation and Showtime measures Ty. Ty turns around and is in perfect positioning for Showtime, who leaps from the top rope to the outside, crashing into Ty with a huge crossbody! The crowd can't believe their eyes and both men are sprawled out.
Copeland: The majesty of the world title is pushing Showtime to heights - no pun intended - we've never seen before!
Cohen: You're sure that's not Ricky Runn in there, what with the flying off the top rope like a monkey? Let me get my glasses. Come on now, Seabass, it's flashy, but it hurt Showtime as much as it did Ty! Maybe more!
The two are lying at the foot of the entrance ramp. Showtime staggers to his feet and rolls into the ring, preferring to wait for Ty. Ty struggles to his feet but falls and stumbles as he staggers his way to the ring apron. He tries to get to the ropes but falls off, unable to sustain himself but collapsing off as he tries to find solid footing. Ty is just able to stand himself on the apron at the count of nine and Showtime charges...but in an incredible desperation move, Ty locks on the Final Seance through the ropes! The crowd is in awe as much as they are disgusted but incredible the triangle choke is locked on through the ropes. The five count is on and Ty is forced to break it but not before the damage is done as Showtime is gasping and clutching at his throat as he staggers to the center of the ring. Ty drops down and then slides back into the ring, pursuing Showtime with renewed vigor. Showtime is on his knees and Ty kicks him there, doubling him over. A swing with the bad leg results in Showtime clutching it once again, looking for a repeat Dragon Screw, but Ty puts the breaks on it, remains standing, drops down and takes hold of Showtime's arm for an armbar! Showtime is close enough to struggle to the ropes but not before more damage is done. Ty doesn't let up, kicking Showtime again before lifting him up and kicking him the gut. Showtime struggles to the corner where Ty follows up with furious kicks that send him sitting down. Ty lays a knee across Showtime's throat that Dave has to back him out for. He pursues again with a knee to the head, however. He repeats the knee and Dave tries to back him out and Ty tosses Dave aside! Dave is up and ready to fight it seems but Ty stops him dead with a long look and continues his assault on Showtime.
Copeland: And just as it seemed Showtime was fighting his way back into this one, Ty's incredible reversal in the ropes has given it right back to him.
Cohen: And Dave better watch himself. He might have authority over this match, but Ty has ultimate authority over him.
Ty continues to viciously press the corner assault but backs off to consider his next move. Showtime struggles up in the corner and Ty charges, leaping and gearing up for full on Consecrated Banishment, but Showtime ducks out, letting Ty hit the corner with his bad leg! Ty gets out relatively quickly and turns around, just in time for Showtime to hit him with a spear that sends Ty into the corner. Showtime rolls him out with a snapmare, leaps to the top rope and quickly flies off with a diving elbow. Showtime looks to the ropes, ascends again! He tries for the same move...but Ty gets his knees up! Showtime goes sprawling but Ty is clutching his bad knee, more pain than ever after his desperate block. Ty gets to his feet and crouches down, measuring Showtime...Showtime struggles to his feet....Ty charges, leaps, and NAILS Consecrated Banishment! The crowd is screaming in disbelief as Showtime collapse, but Ty collapses too, clutching his knee! He struggles to get to his feet, can't, instead slowly crawls to Showtime, pinning him, getting one, two....but only two! Showtime kicks out! Ty is staring daggers at Dave in disbelief! He tries again to get to his feet but can't, his knee ailing him too much! He instead crawls over to Dave and pulls himself up on Dave's shirt, screaming at him. His words are audible despite the crowd.
"That was three! You bastard, that was three!"
"I counted it fair, Ty, it was two!"
Ty screams, a wordless howl of rage. Suddenly, he points at Showtime.
"END HIM! END HIM NOW! I'M ORDERING YOU TO FINISH HIM!"
Copeland: Did we just hear what I think we just heard?
Cohen: It's only fair, Seabass. Dave cost Ty this match early - now, it's time to hand it back.
Copeland: I can't believe you can say that, Jack. This is despicable! He's trying to get the referee to win the match for him!
Dave is staring at Ty in disbelief. He shakes his head and mouths now but Ty only points and screams viciously to do it. Dave takes a long look at Showtime, just now getting to his feet. Dave has sorrow in his eyes as he lifts Showtime over his head! The crowd can't believe what they're seeing! He shrugs his shoulder mightily and drops Showtime with the Stamp of Authority! The crowd is shocked into near silence and Ty's cackling is all that can be heard. He pulls himself to his feet and mockingly offers a handshake to Dave. Dave looks at it for a long moment and takes it...but then pulls Ty in! He lifts him up! HE HITS CHECKING OUT! Ty is knocked out cold and Dave drags Showtime over, drapes his arm over Ty, falls to his knees and counts one, two, and three! Dave falls back to sit against the ropes with his eyes on the ceiling, almost disbelieving what he's just done.
Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen...err...here is your winner and still WZCW World Heavyweight Champion..."Showtime" David Cougar!
A member of production quickly shoves the belt into Showtime's arms and backs off from what is sure to rapidly become a volatile situation. Showtime rolls out of the ring and stumbles with the assistance of additional referees that have poured out to assist with the two competitors. Ty struggles to his feet under the arms of two other referees. He obviously doesn't understand entirely what's just happened, and the referee on his left explains. His eyes grow darker and more full of violence as the stories continues. He finally turns his gaze on Dave, sitting calmly in the corner, waiting. Ty takes a few deep breaths and barks an order at the referees that send them scrambling. He reaches for a microphone that's been offered to him. Supporting himself on the ropes, he takes a few deep breaths before beginning.
Ty Burna: Big....Dave.
He spits the words out as if they were filth on his tongue. Dave sits calmly, still.
Ty Burna: Stand up, dog! Stand up when I'm talking to you!
Dave lifts himself to his feet as if it was his decision, as if he had all the time in the world. Ty steps closer.
Ty Burna: You sicken me, worm. I gave you an opportunity to redeem yourself tonight. All you had to do was call a straight match. And what did we all get? The true colors of Big Dave! A liar, a cheater! You were biased all night and finally, when the moment came, I offered you one more chance. Correct your mistakes. Fix what you did wrong. All you had to do was end it, Dave. End Showtime. And you failed. Failed in the worst possible way.
Dave stares levelly, not a sign of anything on his face.
Ty Burna: I wish I could say I was sorry I had to do this, Dave, but I'm not.
He inhales deeply and rears back, spitting and screaming his final words.
Ty Burna: YOU'RE FIRED!
Cackling madly as he tosses the microphone aside, Ty signals for the referees to return and support him as he makes his way out of the ring.
Copeland: Folks, I can't believe what we're seeing here. Dave has saved WZCW from Ty Burna becoming world champion once again, but it appears to have cost him his career.
Ty staggers out, never looking back. Dave turns to watch him go, his face still clouded and empty. The whole crowd is shocked, but soon after a "Thank you Dave" chant starts that takes over the whole arena. It's a thunderous ovation for Dave's last moment in WZCW as everyone realizes the magnitude of the occasion. Dave takes his eyes off of Ty Burna and turns to face the crowd, his face just breaking into a small smile as the scene fades to black.
