WZCW 10th Anniversary Show

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The building is sold out in the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Thousands of fans have been packed into the arena for what promises to be a night of gigantic celebration. Our commentary team for tonight is the trio of Sebastian Copeland, Cat Connor and Jack Cohen. All three are dressed up in their best formal attire as the camera pans through the crowd, showing various signs supporting wrestler, until we come to a stop at the announce desk.

Copeland: Hello and welcome to what is surely going to be one of the biggest nights in WZCW history. It is the ten-year anniversary of the organization and we are live from the arena where the very first Meltdown down took place. I’m Sebastian Copeland and I’m joined by my wonderful broadcast partners, Jack Cohen and Cat Connor.

Cohen: A huge night indeed, Seabass! We’ve got the return of King for a Day tonight when six competitors step into the Elimination Chamber. Also, we’ve got Hall of Famer versus Hall of Famer when Steamboat Ricky goes one-on-one against Big Will. We haven’t seen both of them for years so it’s going to be a real treat for some of the newer fans of WZCW.

Connor: And in the main event we will see Titus Avison defend the Eurasian Championship against Tyrone Blades. That’s a dream match which will happen for the very first time tonight. Can Titus retain his title again, extending his reign which is already very impressive against the greatest superstar to ever compete in WZCW?

The announcers are cut off unexpectedly as the titantron lights up and music begins playing throughout the arena.


The boos in the arena are extremely loud as Titus Avison struts onto the stage with the Eurasian Championship around his waist. A large smirk is on his face as he paces back and forth for a moment, slapping at the gold around his waist before walking down the entrance ramp. He shouts back at some of the fans who taunt him, reminding them that he has held the title for well over six hundred days up until this point.

Copeland: What is he doing out here?

Cohen: Can you think of a better way to start the ten-year anniversary show than with the greatest champion in WZCW history?

Titus takes the centre of the ring, a microphone in his hand and waits until his music has faded out. He soaks in all the boos from the audience before speaking into the microphone.

Titus: Ten years… wow. For ten years WZCW has been the very peak of professional wrestling and entertainment. WZCW has entertained millions around the world, given people chances to change their lives, created a passionate audience and put on amazing events across the globe. From the very first Meltdown which took place in this very building, from all four corners of the world until we found ourselves right back here on this night of celebration. WZCW has remained the place to be.

A small pause by Titus as he looks around the arena. The fans offer a faint cheer from the kind words so far.

Titus: And it’s all because of me! For the past decade, I haven’t just been part of WZCW, I am Mr. WZCW. I have wrestled in more big matches than anybody else on the roster. I have seen this company at the lowest low and I have put it on my freakin’ back to the point where we are a global company. Tonight, you will see countless superstars return tonight but the truth is that they wouldn’t have a place to return to if not for what I did in the early years of WZCW.

The crowd boos as Titus unclips the Eurasian Championship and raises it into the air.

Titus: I am Mr. WZCW, this night is about me! I carry Meltdown to this very day as the fixture of that show. The main event, week in and week out, while the so called World Champion finds himself on Ascension. I am the guy they put as the face of the flagship show, the A Show and it’s that because I say so! Make no mistake, without me there is no WZCW. I am the face of this brand, the face of the company, the face of professional wrestling… I am because I say I damn well am!


Copeland: Who's music is that? I haven't heard it-Oh, wait just a minute now, Mr. WZCW. I think somebody would have to disagree with that statement and he is coming out right now.

Connor: Matt Tastic is just as much Mr. WZCW as Titus has ever been. Especially after the way Titus has acted these past two years, I think he gave that honour up long ago.

Cohen: You both sound pathetic! Titus is Mr. WZCW and don’t you forget it.

A big cheer from the crowd however Titus looks very irritated, turning towards the stage where Matt Tastic emerges. Matt walks down the aisle slowly hands in pocket, a new look with a nothing a hoodie over his head and for old times sake, his Baez mask. He stops midway looking at his surrounds before getting on the apron and sitting on the top turnbuckle. He takes his mask off and tilts his head a little before pulling a microphone out from behind his back.

Titus: What do you want? You can’t come out here and ruin my moment.

Tastic: .........does everything have to be about you, Titus? We get it. You’re the longest reigning Eurasian Champion of all time. If you're not here to defend it, shut the hell up, then.

A huge cheer from the audience and they jump onto their feet. Titus begins shaking his head and laughs.

Titus: I'm sorry, but who let the Edgelord out? Nice try, Tastic. No, tonight you don’t get the honour of stepping into this ring with a chance at my title. I decide when I defend it and tonight I’ll be competing in the main event like I also do. I’ll be headlining this show and on ESPN later tonight after I retain it yet again! I don’t bother with the likes of you. Washed up, yesterday’s news and a fraction of the man who once challenged me many years ago.

Tastic: You're not wrong. I've f*cked up a lot recently. But as far as washed up is concerned, remember that time you failed so much, you repeatedly tried to win the Mayhem title and lost? I mean, it was so sad, they retired the title for years. It comes around Titus.

Titus: You know damn well I never concerned myself with the Mayhem division. Why waste my time doing backyard wrestling style matches on the undercard when I can perform the most pure style of wrestling on the biggest stage?

Tastic: Right… Now it's about "pure" wrestling since you failed at "garbage" wrestling. Hell, you failed at Tag Team wrestling too, didn't you? How many Tag Team Championships do you have? Surely, Mr. WZCW would have been a tag champion.

Titus scoffs, flicking his hair back as he raises his voice.

Titus: I don’t need a partner to gain championship gold! Why even bother when I could claim the World Championship, twice!

Tastic: Been there. Done that and my first reign is longer than both of yours combined. Titus, it seems that for all your bragging, you've just clutched to two or three accomplishments. I, on the other hand, have left my blood, sweat and tears inside this ring across every division in company has to offer. Literally. It pisses me off, but I admit it. I've cried.
I got thrown off this turnbuckle to that hard floor, flat on my back, the night I thought I'd finally win that title you hold there.


The crowd cheers as Tastic jumps off the turnbuckle and approaches Titus.

Tastic: You aren’t Mr. WZCW. I am! I have won every title in this company and some multiple times over. I have won Lethal Lottery and the Gold Rush Tournament. I have done it all, Titus. For all your talk of greatness, and make no mistake about it, you are great, but you don’t measure up against me! I am a Grand Slam Champion, one of only two, and you can never achieve that.I may be falling short these days but my shadow still towers over you.

Titus: This is my night, Tastic!

Tastic: SHUT THE HELL UP! IT'S THEIR'S AS FAR AS I'M CONCERNED!

Once more, the crowd cheers as Tastic points to the audience.

Titus: Who are you to deny me? You don’t measure up to me. You were the one chasing me all those years ago. You look up to me, kid! I am the greatest superstar of all time!


Connor: Oh my, here we go.

Copeland: Did someone say greatest superstar of all time?

The camera pans around the arena until it finds Tyrone Blades emerging from the audience. He jumps over the barricade and enters the ring; Titus is furious and Tastic looks slightly amused as he takes his place back on the turnbuckle.

Blades: Before you go any further let me make his crystal clear to the both of you. I don’t care how long you’ve held the Eurasian Championship or if you’re a Grand Slam Champion. At the end of the day, when you mention who is the greatest of all time, you are talking about me!

Many in the crowd nod their heads and cheer as Blades gets even closer to Titus.

Blades: If you want a little preview, if you don’t how good I am, then just say my name. Go on, Titus. Give me an excuse to whoop your punk ass right here, right now and let’s get this party started.

Titus: I’m not some untrained rookie who will fall for your tricks, Blades. We will wrestle on my time. I don’t bend to your will like the rest of these sheep. Tonight, they will see that the myth of Tyrone Blades cannot defeat the legend of Titus Avison!

Blades: You say you’re not a sheep but you’re even stupider than most. This whole thing is just to distract me from my real goal. It’s all a ploy by Mr. Banks to slow down the destruction of Vis Imperium. You are nothing but a pawn in his game and you’ve fallen right into his trap. You’re a puppet, Titus. Tonight, I’ll take the Eurasian Championship from you and then it’s right back on the road as I bring down that entitled piece of shit. You’re nothing but a pitstop in my journey and you don’t even realise it.

Tastic: If you could get a few shots on Mark Keaton for me, I appreciate that. By the way, remember that cage match I beat you in to retain my World title? Where I blew you a kiss as I left? Good times.

Blades looks over to the turnbuckle and stares at Matt Tastic for a moment. He then bumps past Titus Avison and goes to exit the ring, Titus grabs his arm and pulls him back.

Titus: We’ll see who is clueless later tonight, Blades.

Tastic jumps off the turnbuckle and approaches both men, the crowd stands and cheers as Matt Tastic, Tyrone Blades and Titus Avison stare each other down in the centre of the ring.

Copeland: What a way to kick off the show. Tastic, Blades and Avison all in the same ring at the same time. You could feel the tension inside that ring between three historic figures in WZCW history.

Cohen: I didn’t think the ring was big enough for all that ego.

Connor: Speaking of historic figures, coming up next we’ve got the return of two Hall of Famers. Steamboat Ricky goes up against Big Will, live on the anniversary show!
 
Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, this opening bout is scheduled for a single fall!

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As the music picks up Steamboat Ricky walks down the ramp, carrying a cooler of his signature non-alcoholic grog. He’s dressed in his usual outfit, and is as jolly as ever. He opens his cooler and pulls out a few cans. He tosses some of them to the fans at ringside and shares a toast with one of them, before exchanging high-fives with a group of people as he walks down the ramp. Polly rests on his right shoulder giving him advice. He then enters the ring, running around in circles for a while to allow his cape to float in the breeze.

Copeland: Steamboat Ricky looks to be in fantastic shape. It’s good to see him back in a WZCW ring.

Cohen: Good ol’ Ricky. I’ve missed the guy. But hey, doesn’t he know that this isn’t a hardcore match? I hoped he learned how to wrestle in his time away from WZCW.

Connor: We’ll see Jack. He’s a former world champion, a former Mayhem champion, and a former King for a Day. One can always count on Ricky for some hearty laughs.

The arena grows silent in anticipation, as fans await the next combatant.

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The fans explode as Big Will walks out on stage. He stands at the top and soaks up the ovation. He walks to both sides of barricade to acknowledge his fans, shaking hands and signing autographs. As he walks down the ramp he spots both his children sitting at ringside. He stops and embraces both in a giant hug before sliding into the ring, under the bottom rope. He then leaps up and walks toward the turnbuckle. He climbs up to acknowledge more of his fans, holding up a single finger, then pointing at his chest, indicating he's "The One."

Copeland: What an ovation for “The One” Big Will. He was inducted into the hall of fame earlier this year.

Connor: One of the best performers in the company’s history. A former world champion, a former Elite Openweight champion, and a Lethal Lottery winner.

Cohen: All impressive accomplishments, no doubt, but let’s hope he’s not carrying any ring rust tonight.

Harrys: Introducing first by way of Tortuga from the Crossroads of America, he is a former WZCW world champion and a member of the WZCW hall of fame. Weighing in tonight at 260 pounds, please welcome back Steamboat Ricky!

The crowd cheers as Ricky removes his hat and takes a bow.

Harry’s: Introducing his opponent, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he is also a former WZCW world champion and a member of the WZCW hall of fame. He weighs in tonight at 230 pounds, please welcome “The One” Big Will!

Will waves to the crowd. He walks to center of the ring to face his opponent. Senior referee Jurou Akiyama addresses them both.

Akiyama: This is a standard rules match. Let’s try to keep clean. Got it?

Will nods as Ricky smiles a wide toothy grin. Ricky extends his hand and Will accepts. The referee calls for the bell.


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Ricky holds his arm above his head, as if asking for a test of strength. Will shrugs. The fans at ringside could just barely make out their quick conversation. “Can you keep up? You do realize that I’ll be behind you in seconds.” Ricky nods. “Aye, but I be trainin’.” Will grabs the pirate’s hands as the two legends lock up in a grappling stance. Ricky begins to slowly overpower the smaller man, as he forces his hands down. Will counters and grabs a hammerlock, but Ricky quickly reverses into a hammerlock of his own. He reaches down and trips Ricky’s leg out from underneath him and drops the pirate to the mat. Will grabs his opponents leg and attempt to wrench it, but Ricky kicks himself free. He jumps to his feet and wraps his large arms around Will’s head. He tries to wriggle free, but Ricky’s grip is too powerful. Like a vice, he continues to squeeze as his opponent begins to scream in pain. Ricky wrenches in the hold several times as Will struggles to break his rugged hands. He tries to shoot the pirate off the ropes, but Ricky stops his momentum short and drags him down to his knees. He continues to wrench in the hold, before suddenly flipping Will over his shoulder, driving his back into the canvas. Will struggles against the headlock, and manages to roll himself onto his stomach. Getting to his feet, he manages to finally break Ricky’s grip with his hands, and takes the larger man to the canvas head first with an armbar takedown. Will controls Ricky’s shoulder and wrist as the big man struggles to get to his feet.

Copeland: Do my eyes deceive me, or is the hardcore icon really wrestling? And well I might add.

Cohen:I heard rumors that he’s been training with Mean Dalenko. Real tough guy. He was trained by the infamous ripper Garl Kotch. I guess the rumors were true. Spending a few hours being stretched will teach a man all he needs to know about the mat game.

Connor: Will doesn’t look to have lost a single step all these years. He’s still just as quick and as agile as ever.

Will twists Ricky’s arm and flips him down to the canvas. He applies a rear headlock as Ricky tries to counter. He gets to his feet and quickly counters with a hammerlock. But before Will can retaliate, Ricky reaches down and applies a sleeper hold! Will panics and tries to throw his larger opponent off him, but the pirate isn’t budging. In a desperate attempt to free himself from the larger man’s grip, he drags himself over to the ropes and grabs them. Akiyama calls for the break and separates the two legends. Will rubs his throat as the two opponents eye each other, before locking up in a collar and elbow tie up in the center of the ring. Will gets behind the pirate, and wrestles him to the canvas with a waist lock takedown. Ricky suddenly breaks free, and with surprising speed grabs Will’s left arm, and wrenches it behind him. He tries to control Will’s shoulder, but the smaller man uses his speed and gets behind Ricky once more. He grabs him by the waist and takes him over with a German suplex with a bridge for the first pin attempt…

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But Ricky rolls free just before two. Will pulls his opponent to his feet, but Ricky grabs him and hits a belly to belly suplex. He goes for a cover of his own…

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But Will quickly kicks out at one and half. Ricky keeps up the pressure and applies an armbar, using his strength advantage to keep Will grounded. The smaller man gets to his feet, turns his body, and delivers a forearm shot straight into Ricky’s chest. That rocks the pirate. Will delivers another one that causes Ricky to release his grip. Will runs and rebounds off the ropes. Using his momentum, he jumps into the air and sends the big man to the canvas with a flying forearm shot straight to the head! Quick as a cat, and Will is on his opponent. He grabs Ricky’s legs and ties them up and applies his patent kneeling reverse sharpshooter hold. The pirate hollers in pain and tries to free himself, but can’t counter.

Copeland: There’s Will’s submission! Is Ricky going to tap out?

Connor: No way. Ricky has a tremendous pain threshold. Arguably the highest in WZCW history.

Cohen: It’s too early for that. Will hasn’t done nearly enough damage.

Ricky begins to pull himself towards the ropes. Reaching out, he clasps his outstretched hand around the bottom rope. Referee Akiyama breaks the hold. Will doesn’t let up. He grabs Ricky’s left leg and wraps it around the bottom ring rope, using it as leverage as he wrenches it with all his strength. Akiyama threatens to call for a DQ, but Will breaks the hold before the count of 5. He exists the ring and grabs Ricky’s leg before slamming it against the ring apron. The pirate screams in pain. Will slides back in and drags Ricky towards the middle of the ring. He drives his elbow into Ricky’s left thigh and knee before wrenching away on his opponent’s leg. Rick cries in agony as the crowd begins to chant..

“Ricky! Ricky! Ricky!”

Feeding off the crowd, he lifts his right leg and kicks Will in the head. He does it again. And again, until Will releases his hold. He tries to get to his feet, but Will chop-blocks his left leg. He tries to reapply his patent submission hold once more, but Ricky kicks him off. Instead of engaging, he cleverly grabs the ropes and backs away, making a reference towards his intelligence by tapping his head with his finger. He shakes his head as Will fumes. Akiyama separates the two men, as Ricky reenters the ring still favoring his leg. The two competitors go to lock up again, but Ricky catches Will with a short arm clothesline. He follows that up with a stiff looking shoulder block, knocking the smaller man back down to the canvas. Ricky measures his man and nails a full nelson slam. He tries to stomp some feeling back into his leg, before launching himself forward while looking for his signature running diving headbutt. Will has it well scouted, and rolls out the way. He grabs Ricky and hits his signature Satellite Spin, an inverted headlock backbreaker transitioned into a Russian leg sweep. He moves to grab Ricky’s leg, but he stops and stares at the turnbuckle. He instead picks Ricky up, and body slams him down. Will slowly climbs to the top turnbuckle as fans cheer him on. They are now chanting his name...

“Let’s go Will! Let’s go Will!”

He jumps off and nails the pirate with a flying elbow drop! He makes a cover…

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But Ricky kicks out at two.

Copeland: And the flying elbow gets a two count. These two are pulling out all the stops here tonight.

Cohen: I wouldn’t have expected anything less, Seabass. This match isn’t about winning. Nor is it about pride. These two are fighting to show the world that they still can.

Connor: And the crowd tonight is electric. Not a single eye in this arena isn’t glued to these two.

Will then grabs Ricky’s legs and applies his signature submission move once more, wrenching it in deep as the pirate screams. Showing his legendary tenacity, Ricky refuses to quit. He reaches down deep and begins to drag himself towards the ropes, much to Will’s disbelief. He reaches out and grabs the bottom rope, forcing Will to break the hold. He stands and grabs his head in shock and screams “I’m not going to go easy on you Ricky!” He pulls the pirate to his feet and plants him with his signature Will to Win DDT. He makes another cover…

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But Ricky kicks out again. Will smiles. He can’t believe it. After all these years and his old rival still had it. He suddenly felt like an old man. He stands and signals for the end. He slaps his thigh and positions himself in the corner looking to blast Ricky with his superkick. Ricky gets to his feet as Will charges forward, but Ricky sidesteps him. He charges the ropes and decks Will right in the face with a running knee strike. He measures his opponent and drops him to the canvas with a huge pump handle slam. Ricky signals to the crowd, before grabbing Will by the midsection and hoisting him straight up into the air. Ricky allows the blood to rush to his opponent’s head before slamming it into the canvas with a vicious piledriver! Ricky makes a cover of his own…

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But Will kicks out! Ricky grins. Now it’s his turn to test his opponent. He grabs the smaller man and attempts to lock in his own signature submission, the Boo Box [elevated Boston crab], but Will has the move scouted, and tosses the larger man aside with the power of his legs. The smaller man makes it to his feet first, and hammers Ricky in the chest with a forearm strike, staggering him. He hits him with another, but then with a surge of adrenaline, Ricky kicks him in the midsection and hoists him straight into the air for another piledriver! Will’s head hits the canvas hard, but instead of going for the cover, Ricky decides it’s his turn to head to the top rope. He stands on top and shouts “Man overboard!” before burying his elbow straight into Will’s heart with a flying elbow drop of his own. He makes another cover…

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Big Will kicks out again. Ricky shakes his head. Now he’s the one that can’t believe it. Neither can the crowd. Their chants begin to echo inside the arena.

“This is awesome!”

Copeland: Ricky hit Will with an elbow drop of his own, and The One kicked out. Move after move. Counter after counter. What’s it going to take to put the other away?

Cohen: A heart attack? Maybe divine intervention? Both these old timers are running on fumes. Neither one will last much longer.

Connor: This has clearly been a game of one-upmanship so far. They’re about to get serious soon.

The pirate grabs his opponent by the head and lifts him up, but Will shrugs him off and begins to pummel him with forearm shots to the chest, but Ricky grabs him in a headlock with his left arm and punches him square in the face with his right, halting his momentum. He double underhooks both Will’s arms and plants him hard with a vicious looking DDT. Ricky shakes his head. “T’was a fun match William, but tis over now.” He signals for the end. He grabs Will by the midsection and lifts him up into the powerbomb position, looking for the Deck Swabber. But before he can drop him with the facebuster, Will’s momentum carries him up and over. He flips Ricky onto his back and into a surprise pin! Akiyama falls into the cover…

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But Ricky kicks out at the last possible second! Both men are spent, but neither will submit to the other. “The One” Big Will stands. He’s covered in sweat. His opponent looks to be in similar condition. Then he does something no one expects. He begins to laugh. Ricky begins to laugh too. As Hall of Famers, they have nothing left to prove. They both came back, one last time, just to show the world that they could. Former world champions. Former foes. Former moves well scouted. They’d be out here for hours pummeling each other before either one of them gave up. And they knew it. Will waves his finger at his opponent. “It’s not over until it’s over, Ricky.” The pirate stands. Big Will gestures towards him, and tells him to come at him. The two men go to tie up one final time, but Will beats Ricky to the punch and brings him down to the mat with a drop toe hold. He quickly looks to apply his submission again, but Ricky sees it coming. He kicks the smaller man away using his leg strength. He gets to his feet, but with a burst of power Will picks him up onto his shoulders and delivers a stomach crushing gut buster, driving the wind out of him. Will pulls him away from the ropes, and locks in his kneeling inverted sharpshooter submission for the third time. Ricky screams in pure agony, but refuses to give up. With one last push, he manages to roll over onto his back. He frees his right leg and kicks Will in the side of the head as hard as he can, causing him to drop the hold. The larger man slowly gets to his feet. His legs are wobbly. Will holds the side of his head. In an act of desperation, Ricky grabs the smaller man’s face and rakes his eyes before planting him with the Blunderbuss [stunner] out of nowhere! Will crumbles to the canvas in a heap, but Ricky finds he can barely walk. His left leg is completely shot. He finally manages to crawl over and collapses in a heap on top of his opponent. Akiyama counts…

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But Will somehow kicks out! Ricky swears to himself. He gingerly gets to his feet and pulls the smaller man to his, but the wily veteran ducks down and takes Ricky’s legs out from under him again. Will yells to the crowd, who are sitting on the edges of their seats. The pirate struggles to his feet, only to have his legs swept out from underneath him once more. With a primal yell, Will lunges forward and kicks Ricky right in the face with his Willennium superkick! The pirate quickly sprawls backwards out of control, his legs giving out as he collapses on the bottom of the ropes. He has nothing left. Will grabs his opponent, and drags him to his feet, pulling him away from his safety net. He applies an inverted headlock and promptly hits the Will of Fame [rolling cutter.] Ricky’s lies motionless, as Will falls into the cover…

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Harrys: Here is your winner by pin fall, ‘The One’ Big Will!

Copeland: My god the superkick, followed by the rolling cutter! Ricky gave it all he had, but Big Will’s desire was just a little bit stronger. What a great showing by these two legends.

Connor: Will played it smart. He focused all his efforts on attacking Ricky’s leg and it paid off. Ricky couldn’t even stand in the end. And what about Will’s amazing counter to the Deck Swabber? Pure poetry.

Cohen: More like pure luck, but they surprised me. Who knew Ricky could wrestle like that? And he didn’t even use a weapon, and still managed to hang in there with Big Will anyway. I’m not sure whether to be impressed or disappointed.

Both men remain motionless on the canvas, until Will stirs and slowly gets to his feet. A few seconds later, Ricky does the same. The crowd is going crazy chanting for both men, giving both a standing ovation for their efforts. Will grabs Ricky’s arm and pulls him to his feet. The two wrestlers stare at each other, before suddenly embracing each other in a touching moment. Akiyama raises Will’s hand in victory. Ricky turns to leave the ring, but Will stops him. He grabs his hand, and raises it. He points at him as the crowd continues their ovation for the two Hall of Famers. Will leaves the ring and goes to celebrate with his family at ringside. He kisses his wife, and hugs his two children, as the camera pans to all the screaming fans.
 
We transition backstage to the eating arena where there is a buffet. All sorts of food are prepared for the superstars of WZCW. A large tray of spicy chicken is seen, some freshly cut up fruit, a tray of chocolate brownies, some fried rice and much more is on offer.

Copeland: Look at that feast! Only the very best for the WZCW superstars.

Connor: Is that Constantine?

The camera zooms in on a man who is chomping down on a piece of chicken like a mad man. He turns to the camera and it’s revealed to be Anthony Michaels!

Cohen: Gosh, he and Constantine do look alike.

The buffet begins to attract more people including Brad Bomb who shows up wearing his best tardis blue shoot. For some reason people at the buffet want to discuss their futures with him and the concept of time travel. Bomb looks confused and has no clue as to why he is getting these questions. The confusion continues to grow as Brent Blaze walks up with a plate of salad and stands next to Brad Bomb, the group so interested in time travel break into a loud applause.

Bomb: I don’t know anything about time travel!

Blaze: My twin brother loves time travel.

Elsewhere at the buffet, James Howard is sitting having some lunch with Michael Winters.

Howard: How’s the wife?

Winters: …

Further on at the buffet, Hunter Jackson is having a discussion with Tucker Graham. The two are getting on swimmingly, it’s like they are the same person.

Jackson: You’re a cool dude, Tucker.

Graham: Thanks man.

Young: Guys, what’s up.

Zander Young approaches Jackson and Graham and all three exchange handshakes.

Cohen: If you mixed those three up I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.

A little to the left we hear a bit of a scuffle going on and when the camera swings around we find two groups of people Alex Bowen and Sanna away from each other.

Bowen: I’m not crazy! He looks just like me, who are you?

Sanna: I’m a paranoid loner.

Suddenly, Bowen rushes forward.

Bowen: He even stole my gimmick!

The groups separate and Alex Bowen is taken away. Approaching the buffet is William Teach and as he is grabbing a plate, Shock joins the line with his trademark mask on. Teach does a double take, not at the face but at the body. He looks up and down, then at his own body before shaking his head and leaving the buffet without notice.

Off to the side enjoying a couple of brownies is Mick Overlast. He has a tray big enough for two all to himself until he feels a pat on the shoulder. It’s Mike Ryder!

Ryder: Mind if I have a brownie?

Overlast: What’s mine is yours.

The two begin to share the brownies together.

Copeland: Look, it’s Mr. Baller! One of the competitors in the battle royal later tonight of past superstars.

Unfortunately, Copeland is mistaken and instead it’s Pablo Colón walking towards the buffet with a big smile on his face and his head still attached. As Pablo is walking towards the buffet he passes by a table where Derek Jacobs is sitting alongside Glacier.

Connor: Which is which again?

Cohen: It’s best just to forget, CC.

From the hallway, we hear a loud commotion and security are chasing after a man who is running at full speed. He bumps pass several of superstars we have seen at the buffet and the camera catches at shot of his face.

Copeland: My word, that’s Jason Sincade!

Sincade ducks around security and begins throwing bits of chicken to stop them removing him from the arena.

Sincade: I need to speak with Justin Cooper. Bring back the High Society! The original with the remix… High Society for life!

Security continues to chase Sincade out of the arena as we transition back to ringside.
 
Harrys: The following is a Triple Threat King For A Day qualifying match!


Harrys: Introducing first from New York, New York weighing in at 100 LBS, the WZCW Elite Openweight Champion Callie Clark!

Make A Move by Icon for Hire hits the PA system as Callie steps onto the ramp dressed in an expensive, custom made wrestling outfit looking just like Jesse Quick from The Flash TV series. The music starts to pick up as Callie walks down the ramp. She taunts the fans as she walks taking the time to grab a sign out of a child's hand and rips it in half before throwing it on the arena floor. She finishes her walk to the ring and climbs the steps before entering the ring through the middle rope and poses so she can show off both her display outfit and her championship as she waits for her opponents.

Cohen: There she is Seabass, the woman who was able to what no on has done since Eve Taylor held that very title belt. She successfully defended it at Gold Rush.

Cohen: I may not like her attitude but when you're right Jack, you're right. Callie is quickly becoming a great Elite Openweight Champion.


Harrys: and her opponents introducing first from Neo Japan weighing in at 115 LBS, Batti!

As the music starts a bunch of beach balls fall from the ceiling and land on the stage as well as in the crowd, causing the fans to toss them around while they chant Beach Ball Mania. Batti comes running onto the stage kicking more beach balls into the audience and head banging in time to her music. She then runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. She jumps to her feet and strikes a pose that is marred slightly by the fact that she trips over her own feet and falls on her face. Instead of being embarrassed she jumps up and waves at the fans throughout the arena as she grins at a fan's sign that reads #NakedBatti

Connor: Looks like her loss at Gold Rush hasn't done anything to dampen her spirits.

Copeland: That's why I love Batti so much. Nothing can bring her down.

Cohen: Sure it is Seabass, we all know you watched that beauty pageant she was in not to long ago.

Copeland: Moving on now


Harrys: Introducing the final participant, making her way down the runway, from Milan, Italy weighing 156 LBS... Eve Taylor!

World Away by Tonight Alive hits the PA system as the lights go dim with the exception of a single spotlight shining at the top of the ramp. Eve comes out and steps into the light as she stares down at the stage. As the song plays Eve slowly lifts her head and look around the are until all of a sudden she bursts out from the spotlight and pumps ger hand in the air to get the crowd amped up. After a few seconds she struts down the ramp like the model she used to be.

She jumps onto the apron and climbs the turnbuckle while the lights go dim once again. As a spotlight once again shines on Eve she slowly lifts her hands into the air as if she's reaching for the heavens. As the chorus kicks in the arena lights turn back on and Eve is standing on the turnbuckle with her eyes closed and her hands still in the air. After about a second she takes a deep breath and opens her eyes. She pumps her fists into the air before jumping off the turnbuckle and pointing to the audience.

Connor: Looks like Eve is excited for a chance to compete in the King for a Day Elimination Chamber match later on tonight.

Cohen: Why is she even in this match? She lost in the finals of the Gold Rush Tournament and she chokes in every big match she has.

Copeland:She's in this match because she deserves it Jack. She may have a bit of a bad luck streak going on but that doesn't change the fact she is one of the best competitors in this company.

As the announcers talk the ref checks the competitors for illegal objects and gets in a small argument with Callie when she refuses to give up her Elite Openweight Championship. After she finally hands it over gets passed off to a ringside worker the three woman slowly start circling each other as the ref calls for the bell.

DING...DING...DING!

As soon as the bell rings both Eve and Batti go after Callie, backing her into the corner where she does her best to shield herself from the blows from the other two women.

Cohen: Where is the ref? Those two are ganging up on poor Callie, it's not fair.

Copeland: They aren't ganging up on her Jack, they just both had the same idea at the same time.

Connor: Besides it's a Triple Threat match. Even if they were ganging up on her it would be perfectly legal because anything goes.

As if hearing her Callie kicks Eve square between the legs, and punches Batti in the face in order to create the space needed to get away. As Eve rolls out of the ring Callie nails Batti with a spinning backfist that sends her stumbling back into the corner that Callie just got out of.

Copeland: What a combo by the Elite Openweight Champion! Callie is showing everyone how she was able to retain her title.

Connor: She's not done yet Seabass. Judging by that look in her eyes she's got a lot more in store for Batti

With hate in her eyes she taunts Batti as she slaps her in the head

Callie: Why are you even here? I beat you at Gold Rush Batti, you...are...a...LOSER!

Connor: Well that's just uncalled for by Callie Clark.

Cohen: It's only uncalled for if you can't back it up in the ring and the fact she's the Elite Openweight Champion tells me she can back it up fine.

Done taunting her opponent Callie grabs her by the neck and hits a vicious running bulldog that flattens Batti in the middle of the ring. Seeing her out cold Callie quickly goes for a cover.

1...Kickout by Batti!

Copeland: It's going to take more than that to take Batti out of this fight.

Cohen: Callie has been beating Batti for a while now so I'm sure she knows how to pin her.

Callie screams at Batti and slams her head repeatedly into the mat, ignoring the ref when she's told to let go. As she continues to argue with the ref Eve slides back into the ring and spins her around so she can land several stinging open hand slaps to the chest of Callie which causes her to wince and grab her chest. Before Callie can retaliate Eve starts smashing her elbow repeatedly into her face before ending with a vicious discus elbow that sends Callie crashing to the mat. Not done Eve picks her back up and nails a textbook Northern Lights Suplex, trapping the leg and immediately goes for the pin.

1...2...Kickout by Callie!

Connor: So close by Eve Taylor. Her desire to be the best wrestler in the world on clear display there.

Cohen: Everyone in this business wants to be the best in the world CC and if they tell you anything different they're either lying or they need to hang up the boots.

With a frustrated look in her eyes Eve once again goes to pick Callie up but before she can do anything Batti comes flying across the ring and nails Callie with a forearm to the spine which causes her to headbutt Eve right in the nose before falling to the mat and wisely rolling out of ring. Eve shoves the ref out her face and says she's fine as she gets in Batti's face and demands to know what she was doing.

Copeland: A misunderstanding has these two friends at each others throats.

Connor: When a spot in the King for a Day Chamber is on the line there are no friends.

Eve shoves Batti away who slaps her in the face and immediately goes for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex.

Cohen: Smart move by the crazy one to go after Eve's face that was just smashed by Callie's face. I'm sure she didn't mean to do it though.

Connor: Batti knew exactly what she was doing.

Batti looks down at Eve with a slight look of surprise but as soon as she starts to move around Batti hits her patented Dabbing Elbow Drop but before she can go for the pin Callie comes running across the ring and tackles Batti to the mat where they roll around as they claw at each others faces and yank whatever hair they can get their hands on.

Copeland: Looks like Callie and Batti are picking up right where they left off at Gold Rush.

Cohen: and it's going to end the same way too Seabass. With Callie getting her hand raised in victory and still your Elite Openweight Champion.

Connor: Eve may have a thing or two to say about that Jack.

On the opposite side of the ring Eve is using the ropes to get to her feet and when she does she looks over at the cat fight between her opponents. She lets it go on for another minute or so before going over and grabbing Callie by the hair and pulling her off Batti who she kicks in the ribs until she rolls out of the ring. She puts Callie back in her sights but before she can do anything Callie quickly turns around and lands a Pele kick right to the top of Eve's head, sending her crashing back down to the mat. Callie immediately goes for the pin.

1...2...Kickout by Eve!

Furious Callie grabs Eve by the hair and gets right in her face before screaming at her the same way she did to Batti.

Callie: Stay down Eve! You had your chances at glory and you failed every single time! It's my time and I won't let anyone get in my way!

Cohen: I told you both that Callie is going to win and this proves it. To truly beat an opponent you have beat them both physically and mentally.

Copeland You may be right Jack. If Callie keeps this up she will win and have a shot at becoming the very first Queen for a Day

As Callie stands up Batti comes out of nowhere and gets Callie in position for a devastating Bakka Bomb (Spinout Powerbomb) which she is able to hit perfectly. Instead of going for the pin she rolls Callie to the side of the ring and kicks her onto the floor.

Cohen: Why on earth would she do that? She does know the object is to pin your opponent inside the ring right?

Connor: I'm sure she does Jack but look at her. Despite the fact she can't stand Callie Clark she wants to pin the best and despite what's been happening to her recently, after beating Celeste Crimson at Kingdom Come the best is Eve Taylor.

Cohen: Yeah well it's a stupid thing to do, especially when you consider pinning a champion all but guarantees you a title shot.

Batti stares down at Eve with a look of sadness on her face as she lifts her to her feet and gives her a hug and whispers something to her that the camera's microphone is able to pick up

Batti: I'm sorry. I hope we're still friends after this.

Done talking Batti kicks Eve in the midsection and bounces off the rope so she can hit a match ending Kawaii Kick (Scissor Kick) and immediately going for the pin 1...2...3!

Harrys: Here is you winner and advancing to the King for a Day Elimination Chamber match Batti!

The ref raises Batti's hand in victory until she yanks it away and helps Eve to her feet and gives her another hug.

Connor: Batti showing great sportswomanship right there. Just because you beat someone doesn't mean you have to humiliate them. A lesson I hope Callie Clark learns soon.
 
We cut to the ring, which is now empty. Lynx is seen walking down the entrance ramp. He has a microphone in one hand and in the other he has a red envelope which is labeled "To: The Fans".

Copeland: I'm being told that Lynx has something he wanted to share with everyone. He has requested time to read the contents of that envelope.

Connor: Could it be a note from someone he knew in the future?

Cohen: Come on. Don't tell me you believe in that time travel stuff.

A serious look can be seen on Lynx's face as he makes way into the ring. He stands in the center of the ring looking out at the cheering fans.

Lynx: While preparing for my King For A Day match I received two letters sent to me from someone I think very highly of. Someone I'm sure many of you also looked up to. One of those two letters was for me. The second is the one I hold in my hands here, it's for all of you!

He holds up the red envelope and the fans cheer for this.

Lynx: Out of respect for the person who sent the letters, I have honored his request to wait until this very show to open and read it for all of the WZCW fans. The note is from none other than the man who inspired my own career. Theron Daggershield. Here we go....

He carefully opens the red envelope and opens it. Inside was a hand written note. Lynx puts the red envelope in his pocket. He holds the hand written note and begins reading.

Lynx: "Hello, friends. It has been a long and eventful six months since the last time I competed in the World Gladiatorial Combat Federation. When I departed I did not know for how long it would be, but I did know that I needed to take some time away to heal and seek wisdom from the great deities for what was next for me. I was invited to join an overseas team of Paladins and Clerics who are spreading the news of salvation to unreached people groups in parts of the world few have ever traveled to. I am still needed here on this long-term mission. I miss battling other gladiators and I miss all of you, my fans. I think each day about competing for you, but now is just not the right time. I say this with the uncertainty of my return, knowing that it might never come. I hope to battle for you all again one day, and share a little more about this past season of life."

He turns over to the next page and takes a breath before continuing reading.

Lynx: "When I heard about tonight's Festival Of Ten, I wished I could have come to be a part of helping celebrate the past, present, and future of the World Gladiatorial Combat Federation. Legends of the past like Swashbuckler Ricardo and Cecilia Rose. The legends of today such as Tiberius Scorch and Tidarthian, whether you agree with recent tactics of the latter or not he is still a legend. Tonight those looking to become the legends of tomorrow enter the King's Contendership Battle. Frank Physique, Kaitlyn Onyx, Lokarion Kemultt, Panther, "Not Bad" Wallace Lancaster, as well as another amongst Ella Teague, The Bat, or Mint Morrison. By the time this is read that sixth gladiator may already be determined. I wish them all the best of luck. Know that villains like Justinian Imp won't reign forever. Until next time, may the triforce guide you into the light!"

He keeps looking at the note.

Cohen: I knew I never should have thrown away my Theronism list. Can't Lynx translate any of that for us?

After putting the note away in his pocket, Lynx looks out at the fans again. They are cheering loudly.

Lynx: Thank you. Even though I am still new, it was an honor for Theron to have chosen me as the one to speak to you all through. I can only hope that I make him proud in the King For A Day match tonight. I'm fighting for a better tomorrow, a future that must be prevented.

He exits the ring and begins walking back up the ramp.

Copeland: Theron truly was one of the most honorable heroes in WZCW history.

Cohen: And one of the strangest.

Connor: He is right in his letter to us though. The King For A Day match later tonight features many who could become the future of this company. I can't wait to see how that goes.
 
Harrys: The following match is a battle royale to celebrate some of the best from WZCW history.


Harrys: Please welcome James Baker!

The crowd join in with the cha-cha slide as James Baker walks out. A beaming smile as he heads to the ring.

Copeland: The former tag team champion has not been seen in a ring since 2010! The crowd are loving him at this point.

At the everybody clap yo hands Baker is in the ring with everyone clapping. The music stops. He looks pissed off.


Baker smiles as a familiar man steps out spinning a basketball on his finger.

Harrys: Please welcome Mr Baller!

Cohen: We've not seen him since 2013 where he faced Showtime but Baller is back. To think he once eliminated Justin Cooper from Lethal Lottery!

Baller heads to the ring and hugs his former tag team partner.


Harrys: Please welcome Johnny Scumm!

Walking out in his now infamous thong boos come reigning down on Johnny Scumm.

Connor: We've not seen Scumm in 637 days since he lost the EurAsian Championship to Titus Avison.


Harrys: Please welcome DK Wilton!

He heads out to no reaction singing along to the DK rap.

Copeland: 2011 since we last saw DK. He didn't leave much of an impact on the company.


Harrys: Please welcome Angel!

Cohen: 2013 for Angel. What a joke of a man.

Angel heads to the ring and sits on the turnbuckle.


Harrys: Please welcome Shock!

He heads to the ring and stands on the turnbuckle. WHASSUP BROOKLYN?!! He realises he's on the other side of the country and is booed heavily.

Connor: I can't remember Shock at all as he was before my time but his last appearance was in 2008.


Harrys: Please welcome Dustin Hunter!

Hunter heads out to the ring, he looks around at the crowd and cries as he sees families. Something he's had no luck with.

Copeland: Hunter's last appearance was in 2013 a losing effort to Mikey Stormrage. The definition of a tragic background story. Even if he feels no pain.


Harrys: Please welcome Preston Scott Cunningham III!

PCIII walks slowly down the ring. The crowd not giving a reaction. His music stops. He turns around.


Harrys: Please welcome Doug Crashin!!

The crowd go crazy as Crashing steps out looking a mess of a man. They don't care, their hero has made it to WZCW!

Cohen: 2011 for this legend!

All men are in the ring as they look at each other waiting for the bell to go.

Harrys: Lastly, please welcome Barrett Stratton!

Boos reign from above as Stratton's named is called. Then his theme music hits.


Connor: Odd theme song choice by this known sexist.

Barrett Stratton steps out wearing a “THIS IS WHAT A FEMINIST LOOKS LIKE” t-shirt on. He walks down the ramp apologising to the females at ringside. He steps in the ring.

The bell is called as all 10 competitors rush to each other. They all hit the rope and fall out the ring at the same time. The bell is rung.

Harrys: Truly there are no winners in this match.
 
Vox is waiting through the curtain as the famous legends make their way backstage. He stops PCIII and Doug Crashin.

Vox: Hi fellas, my name is Vox and I hear you two are the richest people in WZCW history. You see I'm trying to raise money to build a school in Timbuktu to help the orphans. It'll cost $500,000 and it'll help many people.

PCIII: Sorry I have no spare money, you see it's...

Vox suddenly gives a right and left hook to PCIII knocking him clean out. Crashin looks scared.

Crashin: Sorry you see I'm actually poor, this is all an act. You can take everything I have!

Crashin pulls out a few coins from his pocket and gives it to Vox. Vox nods his approval and thanks Doug.

Voice: I'll give you $750,000!

The camera pans to reveal that the voice is that of Steven Holmes. He writes a check for Vox and hands it to him shaking his hand. The crowd can be heard going crazy.

Vox: Steven Holmes! Man thank you so much, God bless you. May Arceus forever be in your favour.

As the camera pans back Steven Holmes has disappeared. His WZCW legacy will help all the orphans. Everywhere.
 
Harrys: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first....


The arena darkens.....




Harrys:...from Santorini weighing, 175 pounds, he is The Eternal Flame of Greece, Sparx!


Images of volcanic explosions on the Tron bathe the arena in an orange glow before a large circle of fire on the stage begins. Sparx is flung up and lands in the center of the flames. Sparx begins a flamboyant fire breathing routine. He vaults out of the circle before continuing with ever more flamboyant tricks. The final trick involve what appears to be a fireball from his hands that cause the whole arena to light up.

Copeland: Here comes the newcomer to WZCW. This Sparx is in tough in his very first match vs Matt Tastic.

Cohen: Check out the burns all over his guy's arms and chest Seabass, somebody should really teach this guy how to smoke cigarettes!

Connor: That was a very interesting entrance! Looking forward to seeing what this guy can do.

Harrys: And his opponent.....


Harrys: from Southwestern, Puerto Rico, weighing 235 pounds, Matt Tastic!!

A big cheer from the SAP Center crowd as Matt Tastic walks out to the stage, he's wearing a metallic Mexican Death Mask with gold rings hanging off dozens of little spikes all over it, his hooded jacket is covered with Death Mask designs as well. He has his hands in his pockets and he slowly walks down the ramp. He stops midway looking at his surrounds before getting on the apron and sitting on the top turnbuckle. He takes his mask off and stares at Sparx.

Copeland: Here is the Hall of Famer Matt Tastic,what more can be said about the man than he's done it all, and in some cases, multiple times Jack.

Cohen: He's had a slump since Kingdom Come but I can see a new look in the man's eyes Seabass, there's a new spark there,I think we will see Matt turn it around sooner rather than later.

Connor: Referee Keith Morse is checking both men for illegal objects, this match is on!

DING! DING!

Matt Tastic stays sitting on the top turnbuckle as Sparx is trying to taunt him with little side rolls and waving him on. Matt turns and gives the crowds a blank stare as if to say he's not impressed. BAM! Sparx nails Matt with a lightning fast dropkick sending the Hall of Famer flipping backwards right out of the ring! Sparx turns and runs back to the opposite turnbuckle, he waits for Matt to get back to his feet then he runs fast and leaps over the turnbuckle and ring post, he front flips and takes out Matt again! He jumps up and throws a fireball over his head as the crowd applauds his moves. He runs and slides back into the ring. Morse is now at 5 as Matt slaps the padded mat in frustration and climbs to his feet. He jumps in the ring and runs right at Sparx and misses a clothesline, Sparx counters with a Pele kick, sending a dazed Tastic falling through the middle ropes to the outside again. Sparx grabs the top ropes and launches himself over the ropes but Tastic catches him and quickly powerslams him right on the padded mats! Ohhhhhhh!!! Sparx arches his back in pain, Tastic jumps on top of him and lays in some lefts and rights before jumping back into the ring.

Copeland: What a frantic start to this match,Matt Tastic has regained control though.

Matt runs off of the ropes and jumps, he springboards off of the top ropes and does a frontflip right on to Sparx on the outside! The crowd jump to their feet and cheer for that amazing move.

Cohen: Don't blink Seabass! These guys are flying all over the place!

Matt grabs Sparx by the hair and throws him in the ring. He runs and does a fast forward pop elbow drop then hooks Sparx's leg. 1....2.... Sparx kicks out. Matt tells Morse to count faster next time. Sparx kips up and facewashes Tastic, he picks him up and sets him on the top turnbuckle, he clubs Tastic in the back with hard forearms and pulls him down into a tree of woe position. Sparx runs to the opposite turnbuckle, he points and runs then jumps into a front cannonball, but Tastic pulls himself up the turnbuckle and Sparx crashes into the corner and on his back. Tastic turns and readjusts his stance on the turnbuckle, he jumps and does a front flip splash right on Sparx!

1...

2....

Sparx kicks out! The crowds applause as the newcomer shows some heart after kicking out of a big move. Matt picks up Sparx and punches him in the face, then another punch, Sparx counters with a leg kick then a chop, he rushes Tastic and they both tumble over the top ropes, but Sparx holds the ropes and skins the cat back inside the ring. He runs and bounces off the ropes, Matt is gathering himself up, Sparx jumps and corkscrews in the air and does a backflip splash right on Tastic! Another pop from the crowd gets the newcomer going. He runs around the ring looking for high five slaps from the nearby fans. He looks over and sees Matt getting to his feet again just around the corner. He runs and dives through the turnbuckles and ropes near the steel post to hit a tornado DDT but Tastic counters it with a hurricurana! Sparx flies headfirst into the barricade, bending his neck at an awkward angle! Ohhhhhhhhhhh!!! The crowd react and jump to their feet at the horrible impact.

Connor: Oh no!! What a terrible collision with that barricade, I hope Sparx is alright. That was a bad hit.

Copeland: Matt Tastic is not waiting to see if this man is alright, he's already on the attack here!

Referee Morse has stopped his count at 7 and jumps through the ropes to check on Sparx, Tastic is stomping him with boots but Sparx is barely moving. Morse yells at him to back up. Sparx eventually starts to stir and gets to a knee. Matt growls at Morse to stay out of his way, he picks up Sparx and slams his face off of the protective shield on the commentary table. He then throws him on the table. Copeland, Cohen and Connor quickly back away from the area. The crowds are buzzing about what Matt has in mind as he rolls back into the ring. Morse rolls in after him, shouting to not do it, Matt ignores him and bounces off of the ropes, he runs and jumps, he springboards off of the top ropes and hits a Frog Splash finisher right on to Sparx and exploding the commentary table! BOOM!!

Cheeeeeeer!!!!! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

Copeland: Unbelievable leap from Matt Tastic!!Frog Splash right through our announce table here and there is nothing left to it!

Cohen: That's it! Sparx is done for the night! He's not moving, that was an amazing dive!

Matt moves broken pieces of wood off of him as he gets to his feet. He tries to pick up Sparx but he's dead weight and won't move. He just shrugs his shoulders and rolls back in the ring. Referee Morse comes over and says something that angers Matt.

Matt: Just count him out!

Referee Morse turns and starts counting.

1...

2...

3...

4...

5...

6...

7...

8...

9...

10..!!!


DING!! DING!!

Harrys: The winner of this match by countout, Matt Tastic!

Referee Morse raises Matt's hand, but he roughly pulls it away, still steamed at the referee. He poses on the top turnbuckle as his music plays.

Copeland: Matt Tastic with a decisive victory here over Sparx. We are going to need some help out here.

Cohen: Ya, we need a new table built, plus several spatulas to scrape Sparx off of the mats here, the guy is still barely moving.

Connor: It didn't matter if he hauled him in the ring or not, he wasn't kicking out anyway, not after that huge Frog Splash through the announce table. Lets check out that replay.

Following the match, Matt grabs a mic and sits on the turnbuckle, waiting for the crowd to calm down.

Matt: This is nice. A win. Yay, me.

The crowd pops as Matt looks on waiting for them to calm down.

Matt:
I came out here earlier tonight. I stuck up for you people. I'd kinda you to return the favor now and let me bare my soul here for a bit. See, it's 10 years this company has been around. I came in on February 2010. That's 7 of those 10 years and I've only been gone for 4 months in all that time. I've been through highs. I've been through lows. And it burns me, deep in my fiber. It pisses me the f*ck off to say it. But I am at a low. It's a slump. I have hit a slump. Matter of fact, I almost ended up not being in this card. Imagine that. I think the problem this whole time has been that I pander. Now don't get me wrong, boo me, cheer me, I'm not really concerned with that anymore, but deep inside, I used to feel this very weird feeling. This feeling to make people laugh. And maybe it was all just a mask to cover that deep inside, I have been getting more and more frustrated. I mean, how was I preparing for my match against Mark Keaton? Why playing with a godamn goat, of course.

*You're The Goat! You're The Goat! You're The Goat! *

Matt: Well, I didn't think the Bay area could be that clever. But the jokes stop now. If I am "The Goat", I've got to prove I am "The Goat". That doesn't stop after you rack up a resume, it never stops. So I am going to make this perfectly clear. I am fixing to raise hell and take names and for that, I don't know how, I don't know when, I'm looking for gold. And to whatever son of a bitch I grab that happens to hold gold, know that I WILL NOT LET GO!! Happy 10 Anniversary, WZCW!

Matt slams the mic down and drops off the turnbuckle as he makes his way up the ramp.
 
Backstage, we discover Leon Kensworth standing by with none other than former WZCW World Heavyweight Champion, fan favourite, Mikey Stormrage. The normal infectious smile of Mikey is not there however, he looks grim and saddened.

Kensworth: Welcome back to WZCW, Mikey. I hear you have an announcement to make. The floor is yours.

Stormrage: Thank you, Leon. These past few months have been extremely hard for me. From the break-up with Eve, losing my title in the main event of Kingdom Come and then worst of all, suffering a broken back at the hands of Mark Keaton. It’s been rough but with the love and support of the great fans of WZCW I’ve managed to survive the worst of it.

The fans in the arena chanting “Mikey” and it brings a smile to the face of the former champion.

Stormrage: My back is still badly injured. Doctors have looked at it over and over again. It hurts just to stand here, it hurts to get out of bed in the morning and I can only imagine the agony it would take to wrestle. I love this business, Leon. I love the fans but right now my body is telling me I can no longer do this.

Tears begin to swell in the eyes of Stormrage.

Kensworth: Are you officially retiring, Mikey?

Stormrage: Yes. If I could get back into that ring I would, right now! I love this whole crazy industry. From the fans to Backstage Bob, even you Leon. I love to do this and it has given me so much. I just want to say thank you to everybody, for all your support throughout the years and never give up hope. You can always achieve your dreams.

Kensworth: You will be missed, Mikey.

With that said, Leon and Mikey exchange a handshake and the former champion slowly walks away. The fans in the arena are shocked, some are crying at the announcement that one of the all-time fan favourites will never wrestle again.
 
Somewhere outside of San Jose...

A group of a dozen men wearing clown masks and face paint constructed a Big Top Tent in the middle of a landfill. More arrived to the scene with shovels and hatchets. After setting up a large carnivalesque canopy, one man removed a bandana from his face. Cameramen inch in closer to reveal that it was 'The Great' Milenko. He stared at the lens, at the viewers at home and in the arena, and is humbled.

Milenko: Long time no see, WZCW...

Two juggalos and a juggalette dragged a ten foot chain over to their leader. The hardcore veteran reached out for it without speaking to them, and he showed the audience how each end has a dog collar. A sweeping fury crept over the icon's face.

Milenko: This was supposed to be a Juggalo Death Match. Two men locked in together with plenty of chain to make the fight REAL interesting. But fate has something new in store for us, Armando. I've consulted with my Master, The Wraith himself, and he told me...told me that you are not worthy of such an honor.

Clowns started chanting in rhythm. There was a plea, a cry for help in the distance. It grew louder and blended in with the insane choir. 'The Great' Milenko smiled.

Milenko: My Gathering, the chicken hunt is over. Hatchetmen, bring forth the reek!

From the darkness, a troop of oddities carried a scared and begging Armando Paradyse to the canopy. Cameras catch juggalos busy at work digging a hole in the refuse. Paradyse has wet himself.

He tore Armando's mask clean off. Eddie Romero is seen with tears in his eyes.

Milenko: I thought about what to do with you. Should we hang you with this chain? Should I set you to the torch and make you a human candle - celebrate WZCW's Anniversary the right way? So many ideas, Eddie Armando Romero Paradyse, but all of them were just too good for you.

Posse! Bring me my Faygo!


A rather rotund sweaty gentleman heaved his way over with a liter of Orange and a liter of Cotton Candy. He shook his head at the Orange, the more popular beverage. Milenko chunked the chain away, took off his shirt and grabbed the Cotton Candy.

Milenko: Hold him still! This is gonna hurt us more than it hurts you, Paradyse...

The hardcore juggalo shoved his shirt into Eddie's face and proceeded to pour the sticky, nasty liquid over where his mouth would be. Milenko slowly waterboarded a panicked Romero until he felt satisfied.

After some time had passed, Milenko let up, removing his shirt and allowing Armando to breath.

Those digging the pit had finished. Chanting had stopped. Milenko remained silent, giving his Mayhem rival time to gain consciousness. He then nodded, another group sees the signal. They carried a large oblong box over.

Once Paradyse realized what was going on, he stood up on his knees and tried reasoning with Milenko. It fell on deaf ears. Juggalos and juggalettes banded together in lifting up the casket. Milenko grabbed Armando by the hair and yanked him towards it. Several followed with torches and cell phone flashlights. He took one long last look at his opponent before delivering the Hell's Pit. The swift kick sent Armando hurtling down into the casket and into the landfill's garbage abyss. Content, Milenko himself picked up a shovel and slowly filled the ditch to capacity.

Cameras panned out on the scene, but rested on a decrepit banner. It read "The Dark Carnival".
 
Becky Serra and Chuck Myles are backstage by the WZCW logo. Both are holding a glass of champagne and clash glasses.

Becky: Here's to the next 10 years Chuck, I must say I thought this show would flop but it's been fun.

Chuck: Ricky and Will was phenomenal and Armando is truly buried.

Becky: Mikey will be a loss but here's to the future and to see what KFAD brings us.

Chuck: Damn rights. Wait...

The camera turns to show Barbosa who's stood there muttering to himself. The General Managers nod and walk off without saying a word. The former world champion looks around.

Shit.

S.H.I.T.!

Poo!

Where is he?

He's here!

No! He can't be.

Barbosa looks to the corner of the room. The pile of boxes moves and it's obvious now that it's not storage but the mandroid S.H.I.T!

Barbosa's eyes narrow.

S.H.I.T's eyes narrow.

Barbosa throws a punch that is blocked by the robot and counters with a piston chop, Barbosa staggers back and falls over a chair. S.H.I.T marches forward and stomps through the chair, smashing it to bits. The robot throws a left and right that are expertly dodged by Barbosa and countered with a spinning heel kick to the robots chest.

S.H.I.T makes a dial up noise and staggers back, he bumps into a jukebox and a record falls, Mr. Roboto by Styx plays as Barbosa tackles S.H.I.T and they go crashing through a wall sending jiprock powder flying everywhere. The sign - Wardrobe Room- shakes as both combatants brawl inside the room.

They crash through another section of wall and continue punching and counter punching each other. They stop for a moment and look at each other. Barbosa is suddenly dressed like Super Mario. S.H.I.T has a Donald Trump costume on. They both shrug and continue fighting.

An innocent official is whistling and pushing a cart full of deserts in the middle of the hall, S.H.I.T tackles Barbosa and they both land on the cart and roll quickly down the hall. They keep punching and headbutting each other as the cart flies down a flight of stairs. The speed and momentum send the cart with both fighters crashing out of a window on to a passing transfer truck. Both almost roll off but stay on the fast moving vehicle.

Barbosa grabs S.H.I.T in a headlock and they tumble towards the front, they fall in between the trailer and rig and continue fighting. Barbosa rips out a bunch of wires and sticks them in the robots neck, sparks fly in the air as S.H.I.T is getting electrocuted.

He grabs both of Barbosa's arms, transferring the electricity. The rig and trailer detach, both men grab on to the rig as a fire starts to spread up the back of the rig wall, the trailer twists and rolls behind them as they climb to the roof of the truck. The driver jumps out as a street car passes in front of them.

Booooom!!! The rig smashes through the street car and the trailer rolls and ramps right over the wreckage. S.H.I.T and Barbosa roll off of the rig as it explodes!!

Barbosa opens his eyes, he raises his fist as he see's S.H.I.T getting to his feet. CRASH!!! The trailer lands right on S.H.I.T, crushing him. Barbosa stands there, he's cut up and bloody. He let's out a big relieving sigh as he turns and walks down the street, into the bright orange sunset.

Deep within the wreckage of the trailer, the top half of S.H.I.T is still visible. The camera zooms in on his face, his eyes are closed. The camera zooms in on his eyes... they open.
 
We transition elsewhere, it’s the locker room of Vis Imperium and in a rare occurrence we find all four members of the group. Mark Keaton is dressed for his match, as is Justin Cooper, while Xander LeBelle and Andrew Adonis are in suits.

Cooper: It’s been far too long, gentlemen. Forgive me for missing so many of our meetings, you know how it is, being World Champion means time is of the essence. Luckily, tonight is a night of celebration for not just this company but for us.

All three men nod as a waitress, who Mark Keaton can’t take his eyes off, brings around glasses of champagne. Each man takes a glass and raises it into the air.

Cooper: We did exactly what needed to be done at Gold Rush. The World Championship remained in my hands and that is the most important thing. That is why we are here. We do what is best for the group, we are unselfish, a leaderless faction, and one of cooperation.

Keaton: Vis Imperium does need to keep the World Championship. You’re right, Justin.

A smirk comes over the face of Cooper as he clinks glasses with Keaton.

Cooper: And why do we need to keep the title?

Keaton: Because it’s power! It keeps the sheep chasing after us rather than us chasing them.

Cooper: Exactly, my friend. See, the best thing for this group, for all of us, is for I to remain WZCW World Heavyweight Champion.

LeBelle and Adonis take a sip of their bubbly as Cooper steps toward them.

Cooper: You put up a good fight at Gold Rush, Xander. Don’t hang your head in shame. Tyrone… I mean Ty, is a tricky puzzle for the best of us.

Adonis: We had him exactly where we wanted him, Justin. Xander was moments away from drawing blood from the insolent fool! We took his Mayhem Championship and if we had a second chance, we could end his entire career.

LeBelle: No doubt. I know how to beat him. I just need another chance, Justin. You’ve seen what I can do. My Rose’s Thorn put Blades…

A bitter look comes over the face of Cooper.

LeBelle: My Rose’s Thorn put Ty down for the count once. It can and will do it again!

Keaton: Lads, do not worry about the likes of Ty Burna. Tonight, is a celebration of what we have achieved. We have taken this company to the next level. We stand here, all of us, as former champions. And tonight, I shall achieve my greatest accomplishment when I become King for a Day!

Another round of drinks is provided as the group form a circle in the middle of the room.

Adonis: For the best interest of Vis Imperium!

LeBelle: For Mr. Banks and all his wisdom!

Keaton: For the best damn faction in professional wrestling and all our sexy female fans… who can reach me at room 456 at Hotel California, tonight!

The last to hold up his glass is the World Champion; Cooper smirks, downing his drink, and the raises his glass.

Cooper: Long may I reign.

The scenes fades to black as the remaining three members of Vis Imperium finish their drinks while Cooper watches on confidently.
 
Harrys: The following contest is a BATTLE ROYALE and it is for the number one contender to the EURASIAN CHAMPIONSHIP. Introducing first...


Harrys: From The Pentagon, weighing in at 308 pounds..War Zone!!!

The lights go out as Imagine Dragons' Radioactive plays. The huge, muscular figure slowly walks his way to the top of the ramp and a spotlight dims on him. He holds his forearm and simulates holding a weapon, he points it at the ceiling and a huge pyro shoots from the stage and explodes overhead. War Zone shakes his head and stomps his way down the ramp. He stands there, glaring at a nearby fan with a Tony Mancini sign reading - Rising up the card- He shakes his head and climbs in the ring. The crowds continue to boo him mildly.

Copeland: Here we are,the Eurasian Battle Royale! What do you think of this tank of a man Jack?

Cohen: This guy has a lot of potential! Just look at the size of him! If he can learn to quiet his mind and just use his power he will go places.

Connor: His biceps are bigger than my head guys.


Harrys: And his opponent......


Harrys: He is hailing from Yonkers, NY, weighing 275 pounds...The Italian Stallion, Tony Mancini!


A smattering of cheers as Xaitlyn Serpiente walks out to the top of the ramp to no music, after a moment, Tony comes out ten seconds into his entrance music. They walk to the ring together, waving at the fans. Tony takes a breath and gets himself ready before climbing in the ring, Xaitlyn walks around to the other side of the ring over by a slew of outside officials. Tony climbs in the ring, he removes his Cornicello Charm his mother gave him, he goes to kiss it......

Copeland: Whoa!! Look out!!

....War Zone clubs Mancini from behind with a powerful forearm smash, dropping him face first to the mat quickly. War Zone picks up the charm and spits on it, he throws it over the top ropes then yells that he's going to do the same thing to Tony. He picks up Tony by the hair and smashes his face off of the top turnbuckle, over and over again, then drops him to the mat. He starts stomping away at Mancini with ruthless aggression! Harrys rolls under the ropes and throws his microphone away, he doesn't want anything to do with the monster in the ring.


Connor: Wow!! Look at this! Yemrez is wasting no time charging to the ring!!

Yemrez throws her flag to one side as she sprints down the ramp, War Zone a target in her eyes, the fans pop for her determination. She charges up and spins War Zone around and starts laying in lefts and rights! Every shot making smacking noises that reverberats around the arena, getting the fans into it more!

Copeland: Listen to this crowd! Yemrez is a house on fire!

Cohen: I commend her bravery, but she is punching a mountain right now! War Zone is barely fazed by these shots Seabass!

Waz Zone laughs and wipes his mouth, he shoves Yemrez who goes flying right across the ring, eliciting a oooooh! from the capacity crowd. He turns to continue his stomping on Mancini but The Italian Stallion is already back on his feet! He lays in lefts and rights to War Zone who is reeling backwards now from the powerful punches thrown at him. Tony grabs War Zone and attempts a suplex but the giant man just shoves Tony away, back into the turnbuckle, Tony rebounds out of the turnbuckle into a big boot right in the face sending him to the canvas. Yemrez runs and jumps at the big man but he catches her and hits Detonation! in mid air, a strong reverse choke slam right on to Tony on the mat! War Zone lets out a primal roar and punches the nearest turnbuckle.


The crowds cheer as Wren runs out to the stage, ignoring her usual routine, she see's the problem in the ring and runs down the ramp much like Yemrez did earlier.

Copeland: Here comes Wren! She wants that Eurasian title and if that means going through a monster like War Zone then that's what she's going to do!

Cohen: I think we're seeing an obvious problem here Seabass! Here comes another small, one hundred and fifty pound wrestler jumping in the ring against the three hundred pound beast!

Connor: You can never count out wren Jack! She's beaten Titus Avison in the past and that has to be her motivation here!

Wren slides in the ring, but War Zone grabs her and picks her up easily. He runs across the ring and plants her with a running powerslam! Boom!! War Zone pops to his feet and looks at the destruction he's caused so far. Tony slaps the mat and runs right at War Zone, he clubs the big man in the chest with a clothesline! No effect! War Zone shakes his head then tells him to try again. Tony bounces off the ropes and runs fast, slap!! Another clothesline that makes War Zone take one step back. Tony bounces off the ropes again and runs but War Zone attacks! He nails Tony with a clothesline of his own that drops the New Yorker instantly. Wren gets to her feet but War Zone kicks her back down, he does the same with Yemrez, but he continues to stomp her in the back over and over again. The crowds start booing loudly and watching the Titantron, waiting for somebody to come and deal with this man....


A pop from the crowds as Obi Okafor runs down the ramp, his flower girls shrugging and walking back towards the locker room.

Copeland: Here comes Obi Okafor! At Goldrush,we saw this young man take a terrible impact from a golfcart that would have killed a normal man in his Mayhem match against Randy Studd!

Connor: Well I hope The King can do something to stop this madness in the ring!

Obi Okafor slides in the ring, he quickly rolls out of the way of War Zone trying to grab him, he hits War Zone with a leg kick, a dropkick and lefts and rights! He jumps and hits a single arm DDT on the big man, sending him down on his head. The crowds are buzzing from the offense, War Zone pops right up to his feet and shakes off the cobwebs. War Zone runs and attempts a Missle of Death superman punch but Obi dodges it, he hits War Zone with a left, right, left, right, left, right, left, right....!! War Zone is staggering and on the ropes! Obi bounces off the ropes and runs, he jumps but War Zone catches him in mid air with a big boot, sending Obi down to the mat quickly. War Zone runs and catches Tony with a forearm, dropping him again. He runs and hits both Wren and Yemrez with a double clothesline backflipping both wrestlers to the mat!

ooooh!!


The crowds cheer as they beg Vox to do something about War Zone, who is now standing in the ring, waiting for Vox with bodies all around him. Vox walks down the ramp slowly, in no hurry to get in the ring, he has an earpiece microphone extended around to his mouth.

Vox: San Jose! God bless you all! How do you like barely being able to afford living cheque to cheque every time? Housing prices are at an all time high right now because there are lots of high paying jobs and this city has grown to the edge of the mountains- there is not much more easily buildable land. This can change ladies and gentleman....it can change with me. Just a simple donation of ten dollars, tonight...and you can make a difference.

Vox slowly makes his way around the ring, picking up a donation here and there, then continues....

Vox: Why can't we have cheap housing? It's because of people like War Zone. He weighs so much and takes up so much space that the cost of materials to build around these giant men put the national average up, and when that goes up, so does the price for us little guys. The regular Joe like you and me. Thank you Miss, god bless. What is ten dollars versus the cost of a roof over your head?

Copeland: Why can't this nitwit just get in the ring already?!

Cohen: I don't know, this might be his greatest cause yet! Vox is getting some serious dollars here at ringside! Why rush to get in the ring when business is good?

War Zone jumps through the middle ropes, he grabs Vox and presses him over his head! Money flies everywhere as he launches Vox over the top ropes and right into the ring. War Zone rolls under the bottom ropes.

DING DING DING!!!

Cohen: Wait a second?! Ha ha! Am I hearing things?Did the starting bell just ring?

Connor: The match wasn't officially on the way,it's on now though! And look out guys! It looks like an alliance has formed here!

War Zone is standing on one side of the ring, across are Tony, Wren, Yemrez and Obi, all staring down the beast. He screams for them to attack and they do, all four launch into War Zone with punches and kicks but he fights back! He drops each one with a single punch each! War Zone stomps over to the far ropes and screams a war cry to that section of fans, who respond with boo's. He smirks then turns around....

...right into Nigh The Bliss!! The double running knee strike by Yemrez NAILS War Zone right in the face! He falls back and topples over the top ropes right to the floor on the outside!

CHEEEEER!!!!!!

Huge pop for Yemrez as she pumps her fist and smiles wide for the fans.

Harrys: War Zone has been eliminated!

Connor: I didn't think anyone was eliminating him tonight! What a move by Yemrez! YES! I love it!!

Wren attacks Yemrez from behind and dumps her over the top ropes, but Yemrez holds on and falls to the apron, she pulls herself back under the ropes. Obi and Tony start exchanging shots, hard lefts and rights, Tony getting the better of him as Obi staggers to the ropes, Tony starts to try and eliminate Obi, who hooks his arms on the ropes to avoid it.

Vox is on the outside of the ring, the temptation of a high paying audience too much for him to handle. He's taking more donations. He takes his ear piece off and sells that as well.

Wren hits Yemrez with a shining wizard, then hops to the top turnbuckle and executes a beautiful moonsault. Tony grabs Wren by the back of her neck and throws her hard through the second and top turnbuckle, launching her shoulder into the ringpost! Obi grabs Tony and hits a gutwrench suplex, bouncing him off the mat. Obi grabs Wren by the hair and hauls her to her feet. He launches her off of the ropes and backs up as she runs towards him, he gives her a backbody drop over the top ropes...but she does a quick front flip and lands on the top ropes, showing unbelievable agility. Obi quickly pushes her back, launching her far to the outside of the ring, she reaches and grabs the barricade!! She's half hanging on the barricade, her feet not touching the padded mats on the outside.

Copeland: Wren has the agility of a cat! She's hanging on to that barricade after that amazing front flip balancing act!


Cohen: How in the world is she going to get back in though?

Wren balances herself and stands on the top of the barricade. She bends her knees and leaps towards the ring....but a pile of money hits her in the face distracting her! The money flies everywhere and Wren falls to the padded floor!

Harrys: Wren has been eliminated!

Vox laughs and starts scooping the money up on the mats. He tucks the cash in his pockets and rolls in the ring. Tony Mancini clotheslines him right over the top ropes, sending his money flying again and Vox cartwheeling to the padded mats, right next to Wren! Tony and Obi double team Yemrez and double press her right over the top ropes! She falls right on top Vox and Wren!

Harrys:Yemrez Raqonic has been elminated!

Harrys: Vox has been eliminated!

Copeland: Here we go! It's down to Obi Okafor and Tony Mancini! One of these two men is going on to become the number one contender to the Eurasian Title!

Both men circle each other in the middle of the ring, the fans are on their feet now, buzzing at the tension. Tony hits a right, Obi responds with a left, Tony swings and misses a clothesline, he bounces off of the ropes, Obi falls to his chest and Tony hops over him and bounces off the far ropes, Obi jumps for a dropkick but Tony quickly grabs both of his legs and Obi falls on his back, Tony leans back and catapults Obi right into the top ropes! Obi is hanging and teetering on the ropes, trying to get his balance back. Tony runs and lifts Obi's legs, sending Obi flipping over! Tony turns and runs across the ring, tears welling up in his eyes as he yells in celebration. He climbs the turnbuckle and raises his arms. Xaitlyn is trying to get his attention on the outside but he's way too happy to listen to her right now. Obi is still hanging on! He skins the cat and flips backwards back into the ring. He sees Tony celebrating, he runs across the ring and dropkicks Tony right in the back, Tony falls over the ringpost and out of the ring!!!!

Harrys: Tony Mancini has....

CLANK!!!

Harrys: Landed on the ringsteps and is still in this match!

Hahahahahahhahhaha!!!!

Obi can't believe his eyes as he looks at Tony laying on the ringsteps, just out of his reach.

Copeland: Tony just got lucky there! Obi has to take advantage here to win this match!

Tony slowly crawls to the apron, then he climbs the ropes to his feet...only to be face to face with a smiling Obi. Tony panics and throws a punch but Obi pushes him, at the last second Tony reaches out and grabs the top rope with his left hand, Obi punches it away, Tony switches to his right hand, Obi punches it away, Tony switches to his left, then right, Obi tries to push Tony off the apron again but Tony ducks and attempts a shoulder block to the gut but Obi counters with a knee lift that sends Tony to the canvas face first. Obi walks to the center of the ring and points to the fans, he yells that it's over and picks up Tony. He has him in a suplex position...Obi goes for The Awakening vertical suplex stunner but Tony wiggles out of it and pushes both men fast towards the ropes...they both tumble over the top ropes....

Tony grabs the middle rope at the last second and Obi falls to the padded mat!!!

Harrys: Obi Okafor has been eliminated! The winner of this match and the NEW number one contender to the Eurasian Championship....Tony Manciiiiiiniiii!!!!!

CHEEEEER!!!!!

Copeland:Wow!! What a finish!!! This place has become unglued here for Tony Mancini!

Cohen: Tony dug down deep and did a real smart move there by pushing them over the top ropes, causing the momentum to have Obi at the bottom when they flipped over the ropes! Who knows Seabass! We could be looking at the next Eurasian Champion right here!!

Connor: You can't deny the early dominance by War Zone though, that was getting really tense. We can expect big things from this big man. Congratulations to Tony Mancini.

Tony is in the ring celebrating with Xaitlyn, holding his ribs from the crash on the steel steps. He walks towards the camera and mouths that he's coming for the title and he can't be stopped.
 
Backstage former WZCW Luke Manson is pacing up and down. You can hear the crowd from outside as Tony Manicni appears with Xaitlyn Serpiente in tow. He's also joined by Gino as the three are celebrating.

Mancini: Yes! What a win! Now I'm coming for the EurAsian. As an Italian why not bring the title home?!

The three high five each other as Manson interuppts.

Manson Hey man. Good win out there, I need some advice.

Mancini: I expected you in that earlier match. You're as big a star as PCIII, Angel and Armando!

Manson shakes his head.

Manson I'm waiting on fatherhood advice. I'm waiting on Maury to give me the answer, what if I am?

Mancini: That's up to you man. I'm off the celebrate.

The Mancini entourage disappears as out of nowhere Maury Povich appears.

Maury: Luke Manson, in the case of 13 year old Sebastian you are...NOT the father!

Luke Manson suddenly dances all round backstage. He hugs backstage Bob and jumps up on flight cases. His front of joy hiding the fact he's really heart broken. What a mess of a man. Don't we all hate him?
 
Harrys: The following contest is a tag team match and is scheduled for one fall!


Frank Mortlock makes his way out to cheers from the crowd, appreciating the return of the detective to WZCW. He walks down the ramp, removing his coat and hat and hanging them up on a ring post before entering the ring, throwing a few shadow punches.

Harrys: Introducing first, from Gloom Springs, Frank Mortlock!

Copeland: It's been some time since we've seen Detective Mortlock here in WZCW, tonight he pairs up in an unlikely tag team.

Cohen: Frankly I'm surprised he was able to deduce a way to get here Seabass.

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The crowd pops loudly as the good Doctor Alhazred makes his way out from the back, his fist held high in the air with the Power Glove showing off in all it's glory. He walks briskly down the ramp, soaking in the response before sliding into the ring, holding the Power Glove up high once more.

Harrys: And his tag team partner, from His Hidden Underground Laboratory, Dr. Alhazred!

Connor: The former tag team champion Dr. Alhazred certainly hasn't been forgotten by these fans.

Cohen: Alhazred is someone missed by these morons because he's an agent of chaos. Mr. Banks has done a great job keeping order round these parts now.

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The fans cheer loudly as the first Gold Rush winner rushes out to the right part of the stage, lifting his fist up in in the air as the Dirty One Gordito gets the crowd fired up. He plays to the crowd before heading down the entrance ramp, slapping hands before sliding into the ring and climbing a turnbuckle, beating his chest with both arms before lifting his fists up, yelling out once more.

Harrys: And their opponents, first, from San Francisco, California, he is the Dirty One, Gordito!

Copeland: Gordito was the very first Gold Rush winner in WZCW history, and went on to face none other than the now Tyrone Blades for the world title. He's been a fan favorite ever since.

Cohen: He came up short though Seabass, so why are we celebrating him again?

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The crowd roars as the one of the greatest Tag Team Champions makes his way out. As Saboteur stands at the top of the entrance stage, he motions for the crowd to make more noise before spinning around and pointing towards the ring. He makes his way down the ramp, stopping to take photos with fans and those that aren't even asking him for one. He slides in the ring and climbs a turnbuckle, withdrawing his katanas and forming an X in front of him.

Harrys: And his tag team partner, from Union City, New Jersey, being accompanied by Action Saxtion...Saboteur!

Connor: Saboteur is a celebrated former Tag Team alongside Action Saxton, tonight he teams with Gordito, but there's no doubt he'll be showing off his Tag Team expertise.

Cohen: I still contend Saboteur was robbed in Hell in a Cell a few years ago. He should have been World Champion.

Saboteur turns and points to the titantron as Action Saxton appears. He runs down the ramp, through the ring, out the ring and into the crowd. It seems like he has spotted Latin Music star Ricky Martin and will take his fight with him off camera.

Referee Elizabeth Prince calls for the bell to start the match as Gordito and Saboteur play rock paper scissors to start. Gordito wins which doesn't amuse Saboteur but he exits to the apron as Mortlock looks to start for his team. Gordito looks to lockup but Mortlock takes on an old style boxing stance. he throws a quick right cross but Gordito catches him and whips him into the ropes. He looks for a hip toss but Mortlock stiffens, hitting Gordito with a shot to the stomach but Gordito retaliates with a stiff backhand chop. The crowd cheers for the shot as Mortlock grimaces holding his chest as Gordito delivers another one, forcing Mortlock into the corner. He ducks under the ropes as Prince forces Gordito back, eliciting boos from the crowd. Gordito backs up and motions for Mortlock to face him in the center. Mortlock shakes his head and walks over to his corner, tagging in Alhazred who enters the ring. Saboteur meanwhile yells for Gordito to tag him in, while jumping up and down on the apron. Gordito looks back at Saboteur before nodding his head, tagging in the resident assassin. Saboteur cracks his knuckles as Alhazred pulls the Power Glove tighter on his hand. Suddenly Alhazred goes for Level 5! But Saboteur catches him and tries to tear the Power Glove off! Alhazred retreats quickly, clutching his glove tightly to his chest.

Copeland: A uh, very interesting start to this contest. Alhazred went for the Level 5 right away, but it appears Saboteur is more interested in taking the Power Glove from him.

Cohen: Can you blame him? That glove has knocked out many opponents, who knows what someone like Saboteur would do with it.

Saboteur points at the glove, motioning he wants it but Mortlock suddenly tags himself back into the match to booing from the crowd. Saboteur looks disappointed but doesn't have time to dwell on it as Mortlock grabs him and delivers an uppercut. Saboteur stumbles back from the attack, but Mortlock quickly whips him across into the ropes. He goes for a clothesline but Saboteur ducks under. He ducks under a second clothesline attempt and bounces off the ropes again. He baseball slides under an attempted third clothesline, pulling Mortlock's legs out from underneath him in the process. He quickly begins delivering punches to the face, but Mortlock covers up and Prince warns Saboteur before starting the five count. Saboteur waits until four and gets to his feet, before letting Mortlock get up. He hits a European Uppercut but Mortlock suddenly delivers a stiff jab followed by a cross! Saboteur is knocked to the mat from the stiff punches, as Mortlock goes for the cover, 1..........2....Saboteur kicks out! Alhazred holds his hand out, looking for the tag which Mortlock obliges. Mortlock lifts Saboteur up before dropping him down with an over the shoulder arm drag followed up by a fist drop by Alhazred. Alhazred quickly with the lateral press, 1.........2.....Saboteur kicks out again. Alhazred lifts Saboteur up and punches him square in the stomach, forcing him down to one knee. He bounces off the ropes and connects with a running neckbreaker, Saboteur looking worse for wear suddenly. Alhazred pulls him to his feet, not giving the former tag team champion a chance to breathe as he goes for a back suplex, but Saboteur counters with a standing shiranui! Saboteur slams the back of Alhazred's head to the mat as both are down. They begin crawling to their respective corners, Alhazred getting to Mortlock first, but Saboteur makes the tag to Gordito! Gordito comes in fired up as he delivers a dropkick to Mortlock before clotheslining Alhazred to the outside. Gordito ducks under as Saboteur comes flying over him and the top rope and connecting with Super Saboteur on the outside! The crowd pops loudly with cheers of holy shit as Gordito looks on impressed.

Connor: Saboteur has not missed a step since leaving WZCW it seems. That Super Saboteur lariat was a thing of beauty!

Cohen: What a leap though Cat! He cleared Gordito and the top rope in one jump and connected hard with Alhazred on the outside.

Suddenly Mortlock grabs Gordito from behind and delivers an Inverted Atomic Drop followed by a legsweep! Gordito goes down as Mortlock now begins delivering mounted punches, the crowd booing at the detective as Gordito now tries to cover up. He lifts Gordito up and whips him into the corner and follows up with a running elbow shot. Gordito drops to the mat and Mortlock begins choking him with his foot. Saboteur meanwhile tries to get back in the ring but Alhazred grabs a hold of him and connects with a Rising Dragon Fist! Saboteur is knocked into next week as Alhazred has a sick smile on his face as he gets to his feet, staring down at Saboteur. Meanwhile Prince was up to four before Mortlock stopped the blatant choke. He pulls Gordito up and whips him into the ropes, off the rebound Mortlock delivers a head scissors takedown, dropping Gordito on his head. Mortlock quickly tags Alhazred back in, who climbs up to the middle turnbuckle, and comes off with a diving elbow drop, connecting right across the head of Gordito. Alhazred is back to his feet, swinging his arms before delivering a pendulum elbow to the throat. Gordito begins coughing as he holds his throat, Alhazred slowly stalking his prey.

Copeland: And just like that Alhazred and Mortlock have taken control of this match. Saboteur is still slowly recovering on the outside from the Rising Dragon Fist of Alhazred, and Mortlock has gotten Gordito down.

Cohen: Alhazred seems to be focusing his offense on the head of Gordito. One good Level 5 should knock the Dirty One out for good tonight!

Alhazred lifts Gordito up, while Saboteur on the outside slowly begins crawling around to the other side of the ring. Alhazred delivers a stiff right punch with the Power Glove before running to the ropes. He comes from behind and delivers a one handed bulldog, dropping Gordito down hard. He goes for the cover, 1............2......Gordito kicks out! Alhazred tags Mortlock in who gets in the ring and begins delivering the Prison Stomps. He focuses on each limb until finally delivering a hard kick to the face. He backs up into the ropes and comes off with a knee drop, once more focusing on the head and face of Gordito. He goes for the lateral press, 1............2.....but Gordito shows his resiliency and kicks out once more. He pulls Gordito to his feet and whips him across into the ropes, but Gordito surprises him with a crossbody block! The crowd erupts as both men are down. Prince checks on both but doesn't administer a standing ten count, letting the match continue. Gordito seems to check his head for blood before rolling over, slowly crawling towards his corner as Saboteur drags himself up by the ropes! Mortlock rolls to his corner as Alhazred tags himself in. Gordito reaches out desperately as does Saboteur but Alhazred comes flying in with a punch to the side of the head, preventing Gordito from making the tag.

Connor: I have to say I'm impressed with how Mortlock and Alhazred are working together in this match.

Cohen: Why are you surprised by this Cat? Alhazred is a former World Tag Team Champion just like Saboteur, he knows all the tricks in the book.

Alhazred drags Gordito back to the center of the ring before he begins delivering repeated elbow strikes to his opponent's head. Gordito covers up as Prince checks on him, but seems to be ok with where he's at. Alhazred pulls him to his feet and whips him into the corner. He runs towards him and goes for a punch with the Power Glove but Gordito spins him around at the last second and delivers a hard European Uppercut! Alhazred is rocked and falls to the mat as Gordito stumbles back before running forward and connecting with the Bronco Buster! The crowd roars as Gordito gets to his feet, but Alhazred is back to his feet quickly and delivers a hard heart punch right to the sternum. Gordito is knocked off his feet once more as Alhazred clutches at his chest from the previous attack. Gordito tries to scramble to his corner but he's cut off as Alhazred stops him. He pulls him up and whips him across into the ropes again, this time circling around and applying a Sleeper Hold! Gordito reaches out desperately towards his corner, but Alhazred pulls him back to the center of the ring. The crowd begins cheering wildly for Gordito, trying to put life back into him as he begins to slowly fade.

Copeland: After a brief showing of life from Gordito, Alhazred suddenly has him fading in that sleeper hold.

Cohen: No way he breaks out of it, not with the Power Glove providing Alhazred a clear advantage.

Prince checks on Gordito, who falls to one knee and his eyes close as Alhazred yells for him to give up. Prince lifts Gordito's arm up but Gordito keeps it up and forms a fist, the crowd cheering loudly for him. He slowly gets back up to his feet, delivering a couple stiff shots to the stomach before suddenly turning around and trapping Alhazred's arms and delivering headbutt after headbutt! The crowd roars as Alhazred has no choice but to take each brutal strike to his head, his eyes rolling backwards for a moment as Gordito gives it his all with each headbutt. Suddenly he drops low and lifts Alhazred up and connects with a Samoan Drop! Saboteur goes crazy on the outside, running from corner to corner before holding his hand out for the tag! Both Alhazred and Gordito slowly begin to stir, crawling towards their respective corners as the crowd begins to buzz loudly before promptly erupting as Gordito makes the tag to Saboteur while Alhazred gets the tag to Mortlock. Mortlock rushes in but Saboteur runs towards him as well, spinning him around and connecting with a tornado DDT. Mortlock, though dizzy is back to his feet quickly and both men go for a bell clap, but Saboteur follows it up with a headbutt, connecting with More Cowbell! Mortlock hits the mat hard as Saboteur goes for the cover, 1...........2.......Alhazred runs in to break it up!

Connor: The pace of this match has suddenly picked up as the fresh man Saboteur is in the ring now, attacking everything that moves in there!

Cohen: He better be careful, he attacks the ref and this match is over!

Alhazred begins delivering shots to Saboteur as Prince tries to get Alhazred out of there. He pulls Saboteur up as Prince checks on the assassin, but suddenly Alhazred is dropped with a low blow! Prince didn't see it as Alhazred drops to the ground, holding his crown jewels before rolling out of the ring. Saboteur turns towards Mortlock who suddenly pulls Sabotuer through the ropes to the apron and delivers the Hard Justice rope hung DDT! Mortlock goes for the cover, 1...........2........Saboteur kicks out at the last second! The crowd goes nuts as Mortlock looks disturbed that his maneuver didn't finish the match. He motions that it's time to end this and sits in the corner, waiting for Sabotuer to get up. As he does he goes for Police Brutality, but Saboteur catches the attempted Codebreaker! He throws him into the ropes as Gordito comes flying into the ring and connects with the Cactus Clothesline! He sends him and Mortlock to the outside but before he did so, Alhazred got back on the apron and made the blind tag! Saboteur didn't see it and is too busy looking at the outside when suddenly he turns and is hit with the Level 5 spinning backfist! Saboteur spins around but counters with a Pele kick! GOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Alhazred stumbles backwards and turns around, just in time for Gordito to get back in the ring and pick him up, delivering the Meteor of War facebuster! The woozy Saboteur climbs the top turnbuckle, and comes off of it with Airborne Assassin! He hooks the leg, 1.................2..................3!

Harrys: Here are your winners, the team of Gordito and Saboteur!

Copeland: What a chaotic ending to this tag team match from some great WZCW veterans!

Cohen: That tag never counted! Saboteur pinned the wrong man!

The crowd cheers loudly as Gordito gets to his feet, holding his hands up high in victory while Saboteur seems to have torn the Power Glove away from Alhazred. He holds his hand and the glove high in victory as Gordito gives him a sideways glance. Saboteur giddily tries to put the glove on but finds out that it simply doesn't fit him.

Cohen: Ha! Serves him right Seabass!

Alhazred slowly stirs and gets to his knees, staring at his Power Glove in the hand of Saboteur. He reaches out for it and Saboteur shrugs, tossing him the Glove. Alhazred catches it and quickly puts it on, holding it close to his chest when suddenly Saboteur delivers The Death Blow! Saboteur's knee connects with the side of Alhazred's face, sending him under the bottom rope to the outside. Gordito and Saboteur begin to celebrate in the ring, climbing the turnbuckles and playing to the fans who cheer loudly for the two veterans.

Copeland: Another great match here tonight for the 10 Year Anniversary Show, with Gordito and Saboteur showing they still know how to fight! But we have so much more to come, including our Eurasian Title match Main Event!
 
Copeland: What an amazing night is has been so far, we’d like to thank all the fans watching around the world and those who came here tonight. A big thank you to all the superstars who have taken part in the event and those who returned for this night of celebration.

Cohen: It’s been a great night so far, Seabass. What an opener we saw with Steamboat Ricky and Big Will, I never thought I’d get to call that match in 2017. It just goes to show you that in professional wrestling, never say never. Anything can happen around this crazy place.

Connor: They’re not the only former superstars who made the trip for the anniversary show. Look around ringside right now, it’s packed with some big names! I see Everest, he must have the night off from his official duties with the company. Looks like all the legends are having a great time.

The camera pans the front row and the fans react as several WZCW alumni are shown on screen. Big Dave shown and he offers a wave to the crowd.

Cohen: Some people can’t believe how big that man truly is.

As the camera continues to pan we see Everest as mentioned earlier, he receives a big cheer. A little further on we find Black Dragon sitting watching the show.

Connor: Black Dragon, a former Eurasian Champion, is here tonight. I bet he was excited to see Johnny Scumm earlier.

Continuing, we find Dorian Slaughter; his intimidating presence lingers over those who are next to him and the crowd is hushed until the former World Champion is no longer in the shot.

Copeland: Slaughter, for those unaware, is perhaps the greatest rookie to ever step foot inside WZCW. He had a year unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Winning the Gold Rush Tournament and then conquering Matt Tastic for the World Championship at Unscripted. A truly remarkable competitor in his rookie year.

A few seats down, Austin Reynolds sits with his family and receives a big cheer from the crowd. He stands up and gives them a round of applause before taking a seat.

Cohen: One of the few men to win the Elite Openweight Championship twice and I believe the only man currently to have held the title in both its Elite X and Openweight variations. One of the true legends of that division.

Sitting in the second row is Chris Beckford and stares at Reynolds for a moment before laughing and patting the former rival on the back.

Connor: One of the best Elite X rivarlies was that between Reynolds and Beckford. They battled twice on pay-per-view with the title on the line, Reynolds ultimately coming out the winner both times. Beckford would go on and have success in the Eurasian division where he became a solid champion.

Finally, the camera reaches the last seat in the front row and the crowd cheers wildly as former WZCW World Heavyweight Champion, Steven Kurtesy stands up.

Copeland: Kurtesy is one of the few men to say that he has defeated Tyrone Blades, doing some in the main event of Kingdom Come with the World Championship on the line during an era when Blades was as unstoppable a force as I’ve ever seen.

The camera goes one final shot, getting as many of the previously mentioned alumni in the shot as possible and the crowd gives another loud cheer for the group. The fans clearly excited to see some of the old faces back even if it is just for one night.

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The camera pans to the side, as Daniel Kandi’s “Venice Beach” plays softly in the background. The fans are greeted by a familiar face. One they haven’t seen since Kingdom Come 8. It’s WZCW legend Celeste Crimson, dressed in casual clothes. The fiery blond bombshell's heterochromic eyes flash in the light, as she opens her mouth to speak.

Crimson: I can’t believe that it’s been ten years. Ten whole years since WZCW opened its doors. I was one of the first wrestlers to sign a contract here. I wrestled on the very first show. I have so many wonderful memories of this company. I wrestled and defeated Hall of Famers. I fought wars against groups that wanted to end the company’s existence. I mentored rookies. I fought for championships. I partnered with some of the best wrestlers in the world. I even fell in love. My husband and I were tag champions together. I still consider that to be my career highlight.

She sighs, as if fondly remembering the past, before changing gears.

Crimson: Many people have considered me to be a trailblazer. I suppose that is true. I was WZCW’s only female wrestler for a long time. That changed when the brass introduced the Vixen’s division. Most people know how that turned out, and many understand why it was a failure and a terrible concept. However; what a few don’t seem to grasp, is that WZCW has always been an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate based on race, sex, gender, or even species. Talking to you Krypto. So, it made no sense to segregate women into their own division. Trust me, we lot aren’t that special. Over time, many other female wrestlers came to join the ranks. The exotic one, Aurelia Molotov. The passionate one, Isabel Stone. The mad one, Sandy Deserts. The strong one, Ilapa. The feisty one, Amber Warren. The prodigious one, Aubrey Sloan. The energetic one, Lexi Hayes. The dedicated one, Kagura Ohzora. And the capable one, Eve Taylor. I knew these women. I fought most of them. Teamed with a few. One I still consider to be a close friend. The door I opened, they all stepped through and made names for themselves. And even though I am gone, others are still walking through that door; women that I have never met. They are all forging their own paths of success. And for that reason, I’ll always know that women of all distinctions will have a place in WZCW. Thank you, fans for supporting us.

Celeste smiles one last time, and bids farewell, as the camera pans out.
 
Harrys: The following contest is set for one fall and is an Open Challenge!


Harrys: Introducing first from Sydney, Australia weighing 210 pounds, representing Vis Imperium; the reigning WZCW World Heavyweight Champion… Justin Cooper!

Bright lights flash across the screen, the arena bursting with colour and slowly it begins to drain out like a hole has been punched through the bubble. Standing on the stage, amongst a sea of colour swirling underneath him, large serpents battling, fangs piercing the flesh, is Justin Cooper. Wrapped around his waist is his most prized possession, the WZCW World Heavyweight Championship. The battle beneath his feet comes to an end, a single viper slithers forward, Justin drops to his knees and raises his arms to the boos of the crowd. They hate him but their reaction means nothing to him as Justin smiles. The viper coiled around him now, Justin whispers to it and orders it forward, he follows soon after and makes his way to the ring.

Copeland: He has put together one of the most impressive runs in professional wrestling history ever since returning a few nights after Kingdom Come 7. Justin Cooper, a man who once struggled to find a place to call his own while on the undercard of WZCW events, now resides at the top of the very industry he had so much hatred towards the last time he quit.

Cohen: The three-time defending World Champion, Seabass! The man who dethroned Mikey Stormrage, the man who drove Garth Black out of this business and the man who overcame the most powerful finishing move in WZCW, the Mussel Bomb, at Gold Rush. He has almost done it all in his career. He has held all but a single championship in WZCW, he has won the Lethal Lottery and main evented Kingdom Come. Tonight, we should be celebrating his greatness!

Connor: It’s important to remember that tonight even Justin Cooper has no idea who his opponent is going to be. We have heard all week that he wasn’t exactly thrilled with being put on this show after his hard-fought match against Flex Mussel. It’ll be interesting to see what physical state the World Champion is in.

Once inside, Justin forgoes climbing the turnbuckle as he usually does and instead heads over to the referee. A few words are exchanged, the referee exits the ring and proceeds to hand Justin a microphone. The crowd offer some boos as Cooper, still dressed in his robe and with the title belt still around his waist, paces back and forth.

Cooper: Steamboat Ricky and Big Will… you people worship those two like a bunch of sheep! Those two, people who probably didn’t even know the Tag Championships were retired but yet they get the spotlight tonight. We base this entire show around so called ‘legends’ like them while I’m standing to the side like some extra!

A flicker of rage comes over Cooper’s face as he continues pacing.

Cooper: I am no extra! I am the greatest wrestler alive today and even the dead ones can’t lace my boots. I am the ace of WZCW! I beat the best and yet you idiots make excuses not to give me what I deserve. The Hall of Fame fills itself with people who haven’t won half of what I have and yet I’m still looking in from the other side.

A loud “Cooper Sucks” chant goes up from the crowd and Justin looks infuriated, nearly pulling his hair out.

Cooper: You know what? I hope you people enjoyed Ricky versus Will because you are not getting to see me compete tonight. No, you sheep don’t deserve to see me wrestle. I will not wrestle until I get the respect that I deserve!

With a solid thud, the microphone hits the canvas and Justin Cooper steps through the ropes to the outside of the ring. The referee rushes over to him and tries to talk him out of leaving but Cooper shoves him to the ground and continues walking up the ramp.

Connor: He can’t just walk out can he? These people paid good money to be here tonight. They came to celebrate ten years of this company and the World Champion is showing total disrespect to the amazing fans of WZCW. This cannot be allowed to stand. What example does this set for everyone else and the kids watching? Walk out, ditch your responsibility if you don’t get everything the way you want it? Grow up, Justin!

Cohen: You’re such a hater, CC! Justin Cooper has been treated very poorly by these fans and the Board of Directors who unfairly removed him from the Hall of Fame after Mr. Banks inducted him. It’s utterly disgusting the way the fans have treated Justin Cooper. He is the very best wrestler in the world because he holds the World Championship and none of them have appreciated all he has done for this company.

Copeland: All he has done? Vis Imperium have cheated their way of victories multiple times. They’ve damn near started a WZCW Civil War in recent months and you think we should be thanking Justin for that? Justin has gotten exactly what he deserves from the audience since he turned his back on them first.

The crowd continue to boo as Justin is about halfway up the ramp when suddenly the lights in the arena go out. It’s pitch back and nothing is seen or heard. Without warning, the titantron lights up with a graphic. The light from the big screen allows us to see that Justin has stopped dead in his tracks halfway up the entrance ramp and has a confused look on his face.

Cohen: What the hell is going on, Seabass?

Copeland: Look at the big screen, Jack!



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Cohen: Who the hell is it? Who dares challenge the greatest wrestler in the world?

The lights in the arena come back on and the graphic disappears from the titantron. It now shows a shot of Justin Cooper, standing halfway up the entrance ramp, his hand clenched into a fist. He pauses for a moment, nothing happens, and then proceeds to continue walking up the ramp. He yells back at some fans who taunt him until...

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Connor: Can it be? We haven't seen him in years!

Cohen: This can't be happening, Seabass! That's the man who five years ago answered an open challenge held by Justin Cooper and stole the Mayhem Championship! History cannot be repeating itself here tonight.

Copeland: Ace Stevens is back, ladies and gentlemen. The three time Mayhem Champion, the man who, as my partner said, previously did this exact same thing five years ago at Lethal Lottery! Ace Stevens has returned to WZCW to challenge Justin Cooper!

The roar from the crowd nearly blows the roof of the arena. Justin Cooper looks like he has seen a ghost as Ace Stevens stepped out onto the stage to answer the open challenge! The entire arena is standing as Ace adjusts his jacket and reveals a microphone from his back pocket.

Stevens: Did you miss me?

Big cheer from the crowd as Ace slowly steps down the entrance ramp, his eyes locked on Justin Cooper. The World Champion takes a step backwards for every step that Ace takes towards him and he can’t believe what he is seeing before his very eyes.

Stevens: I couldn’t help but overhear something you said, Justin. You’re the ace of WZCW? No, I think you’ll find that there is only one ace and it’s Ace freaking Stevens… and I’m back, baby!

Cooper shouts ‘no’ and a huge grin comes over the face of Ace.

Stevens: And when I say I’m back… I mean full-time! This isn’t a one off. I’m back and just like I did five years ago, I’m going to kick your ass.

The crowd are going wild as Ace throws down the microphone and charges towards the ring.

Copeland: Ace Stevens has returned no just for a one-off but he is back full-time on the WZCW roster. Huge news and what a moment for these fans here tonight.

Cohen: He doesn’t stand a chance against the World Champion, Seabass! Don’t go getting any ideas.

Connor: Ace versus Cooper, the fight is on!

Cooper swings a wild punch but Ace ducks and drops him with a jab to the jaw. The fans are cheering loudly as Ace rips off the rainbow robe from the World Champion, along with the title, and throws them to the side before tossing Justin into the ring. Ace flicks his hair, high fiving a young fan at ringside and then slides underneath the bottom rope, entering the ring as the referee signals for the bell before Cooper can flee.

*Ding Ding Ding*

Right away, Ace slugs away at the World Champion with hard right jabs. One, two, three, it seems like a dozen shots and Cooper seems to have no answer for them. Ace stops for a second and raises his right palm high in the air and spits at it for one more big shot, with stink on it, for Ol' Glory. The shot is of such impact that Cooper shuffles over the ropes and to the floor startled. Ace pumps himself up in the ring, rallying the crowd behind him as Cooper stall at ringside. Ace dares him to get back in the ring and Justin yells at him to back away. Ace sits on the ropes, opening them and inviting Cooper but he just yells more. Referee Jurou Akiyama orders Cooper to re-enter but he doesn't.

Connor: Cooper seems psyched out. He doesn't seem to want to get in the ring with Ace. Why is he so afraid after all the great things he's done, Jack?

Cohen: Don't patronize me, Cat. The World Champion was unprepared and attacked prematurely. When he regains his composure, he'll get right to work and prove why he's The Champ.

Cooper goes around ringside, trying sheepishly to re-enter the ring. He gets on the apron and with referee Jurou Akiyama between them, he demands Stevens scurry away as he finally gets in. Cooper stretches and shadow boxes, claiming to be getting ready while Ace looks on skeptically. Finally, Cooper seems ready. They go for a Collan And Elbow Tie Up, but Cooper feints and just walks past Ace as the crowd boos and the returning star looks on smugly. They measure each other up a second time and attempt the Tie Up again, but Cooper once again just passes by, wagging his finger at the crowd and laughing. Ace just looks frustrated now and Cooper says he's serious this time. They attempt it a third time. A Collar and Elbow Tie Up. But this time, it's Ace who feints and struts past Cooper. Not pleased with that showcase of arrogance, Cooper hits his opponent in the back of the neck. Just a plain, clubbing blow. He starts hammering away at the 3 time Mayhem Champion, commanding his respect and stomps on him, eventually forcing the referee to pull him away.

Cohen: That's what happens when you disrespect the Champion like that. Ace had it coming.

Copeland: Maybe the Champion can start taking things seriously now, because the crowd is getting restless.

Cooper goes right back on the attack, hitting European Uppercut after Uppercut, almost as if he snapped at Ace's small act of arrogance. The hypocrisy completely escaping him as he won't let up. He pins Ace to the corner, blow after blow and that once again forces the referee to interject. Cooper still has the sense of mind to back away, arms in the air, acknowledging Jurou Akiyama, but for the one, single second he turns away to look at the official, Ace fires back with Knife Edge Chops. One after the other, they light up the chest of the World Champion as Ace pins him on the corner. He changes his offense to kicks, rapidly kicking Cooper in the corner like a government mule. Akiyama tries to interject, but before he can, Ace takes Cooper out of the corner and throws him to the center of the ring with a Butterfly Suplex. Ace goes for the cover, 1......2- But barely gets a 2 count as Cooper brushes him off, angry. Ace doesn't give him time to pout though, as he whips him across the ring to the corner and on to the turnbuckle. Ace charges at Cooper who moves out of the way, and tosses the returning rival shoulder first against the post.

Copeland:
It seems Cooper found the opening he needed to slow Stevens down. He's been playing defense for most of this match. This seems to be the first hit to make a dent.

Stevens collapses by the corner as Coopers confidence rises. A smirk appears on his face as he pulls his opponent towards him. He goes straight for a Ripcord, but Stevens ducks, avoiding the Remix and hitting a Facebreaker. A knee driven right against the Champions face, knocking him down and Ace goes for the cover. 1........ 2.....- But only gets a 2 count out of it. Not letting up, Ace sneaks a pair of shots to the head but is forced to back off by Akiyama. Cooper rolls out of the ring again, but Ace knows what's up and goes after him. As Cooper paces through ringside, thinking he's safe, he's surprised by more Knife Edge Chops. The crowd chants "Woo!" with each blow for some bizarre reason. Cooper seemingly tries to get away as the referee administers the 10 count. 1........... 2............ 3............... He reaches the entrance aisle with Stevens in hot pursuit but that's where the trap is sprung as Cooper catches one of the Chops and surprises Stevens with a Devillock DDT on the rampway, being driven head first onto the cold, steel, ramp with a thunderous sound emitting as fans gasp.

Connor: Ace Stevens may have just returned and left in the same match after that blow! What a horrible echo off his own head!

Cohen: You do what it takes to win. Justin lured him in and caught him in his trap.

Copeland: The count continues! We may see another countout win here tonight!

4................. Justin slides into the ring with a sly smirk on his face and nods off at Akiyama to continue his count as he rests on the ropes, looking away from his opponent.................... 5! ............................6! Stevens seems to be out of it but as the count goes on, he starts to come back to life. .......................7!! He drags himself from the ramp to ringside and staggers to his knees. ..................8!! He gets back up and gingerly makes his way to the apron. ................9!! But he collapses!!!

Connor: This is it!

But with a mere second to spare, Ace springs to life and slides under the ropes, breaking the count! The crowd cheers and Justin looks on exasperated and frustrated. Ace is totally out of it and Justin knows it. He stomps on him a couple of times and pulls him to his feet, he sets him up for the Crucifix Powerbomb, but Ace gets out of it. But sadly, he crumbles upon landing. Justin laughs at his opponent and grabs him again, but its a trap! Ace rolls him up with a Small Package! 1.......... 2.............. 3- NO!! Justin manages to kick out! Ace feels his second wind coming as he raises, motivated and angry. He kicks Justin in the legs, the ribs, even the hips repeatedly. He then snaps him to the canvas with a Swinging Neckbreaker. Justin gets up but Ace follows that up with a Scoop Slam, dashing across the ropes afterward and stopping to slick his hair and hitting an Elbow Drop, and he covers. 1.......... 2........... 3-But no, the Champion still kicks out. Ace stops, exhaustion setting in and preventing him from following up. Cooper is already recovering as he stands on one knee. Ace once again runs the ropes for momentum, but momentum catches up to him as he's raised up high by The Champ with a big time Flapjack, Justin applies the Half Crab off that and cranks on the leg.

Cohen: You thought Ace had the psychological advantage on the Champ, but I told you. All Cooper needed to do was to catch his breath and prepare. It's over now.

Cooper cranks on the hold as Ace struggles to reach the ropes. He seems just about to but Cooper pulls him to the center of the ring. All hope seems lost and Ace seems about to tap, but he bites his hand and drags himself with Cooper on him, across the ring. He seems just about to reach the ropes, but Cooper once again, drags him to the center and bends the most he can. All seems lost again for Stevens as he seems unable to escape. But instead of dragging himself again, he instead tries to roll over. He manages to position his back on the canvas and gets out of the hold, ricocheting Cooper off the ropes. Not wasting time, he stands up and hits the Punchline!!! A Rolling Elbow!! Cooper collapses into a heap, but the momentum of the exchange lets him fall outside of the ring! Ace can't believe it!

Copeland: That was Ace's big move but Justin Cooper manages to slink away, almost by pure luck, it seems.

Cohen: Luck? Not luck. Intelligence. Ring savvy.

Ace is about to go after the World Champion outside, but fearing his safety, Jurou Akiyama prevents Ace from going outside. Ace backs off frustrated. As that happens, Xander LeBelle rushes down the aisle and gets on the apron. He stares down Stevens who takes a swing, but LeBelle gets down. Jurou see's LeBelle and turns away from Cooper, scolding LeBelle for being here and orders him to leave ringside. But as that happens, Andrew Adonis appears in the crowd. He quickly jumps the barricade and takes the World title. Ace goes to approach Cooper, but as he does, Cooper recieves the World title and surprises Ace with a shot to the head with the belt behind the referee's back. Ace falls to the canvas and Cooper rolls in for the cover as LeBelle and Adonis celebrate. 1.......... 2.......... 3!

Here is your winner, the WZCW World Heavyweight Champion, Justin Cooper!!

Connor:
It's a damn shame. Justin Cooper had to resort to that to defeat a former rival of his. Distraction and using a foreign object.

Cohen: Did Ace have to go after Cooper? It's his own fault for not heeding the referee's orders. And besides, that's not a foreign object. It's the World title. And it belongs to Justin Cooper.

Copeland: Well, regardless, it's another win for Cooper against a game Ace Stevens on his return.

Cooper is raised by his two associates on the outside as Jurou Akiyama checks on Ace Stevens. Vis Imperium celebrate up the rampway as the crowd boo's.
 
A montage of various King for a Day matches begins to play. Within the shots of the carnage we see a competitor from this year’s match sitting down, alone, explaining what this match means to them.

“What does winning King for a Day mean to you?”

Mark Keaton: Dominance for Vis Imperium! What other targets could there possibly be? The one and only top prize in the company is obviously the Heavyweight Championship. But if my pal Cooper is still holding that prize… then probably the Eurasian Championship. I've had a thirst to get that puppy in Vis Imperium so our stable can be recognized as having every title in the company. Then, obviously I'd change it to The Great Canadian Championship.

A shot of Noah Ryder winning KFAD is shown.

Lynx: Winning the King For A Day match is a huge opportunity. The winner can choose from any of the major Championships. I could try to end the reign of Titus Avison if he gets past Tyrone Blades. I could become the most dominant Mayhem Champion since Vega. I could win the Elite Openweight Championship. I could even go after the biggest prize of them all. That's not one but FOUR different variables on the WZCW timeline that I could watch over simultaneously. As the King For A Day winner, I would have the single most useful item for a wrestler who is tasked with protecting the time space continuum. If even one of those championship belts were to fall off of its correct place on the timeline, it would be up to me to cash in on that title's champion and set us back on the timeline that prevents the apocalyptic disaster that would otherwise kill us all.

An image of Constantine, covered in blood, emerging from the chamber as King for a Day appears on the screen. Fans watch in horror at the price he paid for winning the contest.

Richard Goldman: I suppose you want our thoughts and concerns about the upcoming match. Allow me to appease your wants at this moment then. Now I'm sure that when looking over the list of competitors, most will gravitate towards the likes of Flex or Eve Taylor, and almost nobody expects Logan to have much of a shot. Logan will be the biggest person in the match, having upwards of 50lbs weight advantage over everyone. Obviously, in WZCW size isn't everything, but this isn't a regular match, no. No, it is in the chamber, a harsh destructive environment that makes my client feel comfortable. While this may be his first chamber match, Logan was in similar situations growing up in Boston, and a lot of those encounters had much more than championship opportunities on the line.

A shot of Corey Payne fending off several competitors on his way to becoming King for a Day is shown.

King Mussel: You see I’ve been given a greater purpose than each and everyone of them whether they realize or not. You are all my loyal subjects and with your help we will make the world greater, but first, we need to MAKE THIS COUNTRY HEALTHY AGAIN!!!

Several shots of various superstars having their faces slammed against the pods of the chamber.

Kagura: All this time I have been waiting for an opportunity like this one. All I must do is win this one match. Win the King for a Day crown, and I’ll begin my ascent to the top. Victory may label me by my gender or my race, but none of that matters. For a long time, I have been drowning. I have struggled in vain against the watery grave fate has prepared for my career. But I will not lose this time. This time I will break these chains. I will kick to the surface and prove that I am destined to be the next world champion.

The fans cheer wildly as the image of the chamber lowering is shown.

Batti: I don't need a briefcase to prove it, but if it just so happens I win and somehow I get it, things are going to get interesting. VERY interesting. I already know what I'd do, and believe me, it's never been done before. I'm here to bring the excitement, obviously. Hell I may even wanna cash in nude. Can you imagine Justin Cooper's face? Or Constantine's?

The video comes to an end with the sound of the large steel door of the chamber closing with a thud.
 
The lights in the arena begin to fade as the Elimination Chamber is slowly lowered from above the ring. Thousands of fans watch in awe, the structure is massive, brutal to its core and will host six superstars who will never be the save after entering it.

Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for the King for a Day match. The men who drew numbers 1 and 2 will begin the match, and every 5 minutes a new competitor will be released from their pod and will enter the match. Participants can be eliminated by pinfall or submission. The last competitor remaining will become the King for a Day, and earn a contract for a championship match against any champion of their choosing within the next twelve months.


Harrys: Introducing first from Paris, France, weighing 220 pounds, “The Commander and Chief” King Mussél!

King Mussel enters the arena with his FlexAmerican World Title and raises it high in the air as he throws fruit and protein shakes at the fans while Charles follows behind him waving the FlexAmerican flag. Flex’s antics are cut short as he eyes the chamber, he turns and orders Charles away before climbing the steps into the structure.

Connor: The luck of the draw favours the man who has crowned himself King recently. Of course, King Mussel suffered the biggest defeat of his career at Gold Rush when he failed to win the World Championship. Some say he still hasn’t recovered mentally from that loss.

Cohen: Our country needs good leaders, CC. That’s what Flex… I mean, King Mussel! That’s what King Mussel is, honestly. He is the leader this great company needs and while I couldn’t support his claim to the World Championship, I very much support his claim to being King for a Day! He’s the only person in this match I’d be happy to see with such an honour.

Mussel slowly makes his way over to the pod in the top right-hand corner of the ring. The crowd boo loudly as Mussel steps inside the pod and can be heard shouting “Make America Healthy Again!”


Harrys: From Neo Japan weighin in at 115 pounds.... Batti!

Normally, beach balls would fall from the ceiling but not now. With the chamber looming over the arena, Batti isn’t her usual bubbly self. It’s a slow and hesitant walk as Batti emerges at the top of the ramp. Unlike the previous entrant, Batti receives a warm welcome but it does little to calm her nerves.

Cohen: Look at her, Seabass! This freak doesn’t deserve to be in this position. She has lost twice to Callie Clark and yet Callie is on the outside looking in at this chance while Batti gets to compete to become the first ever Queen for a Day. How does that work?

Copeland: Batti won a triple threat earlier tonight which happened to involve Callie Clark, Jack. She deserves this as much as any competitor in this contest. She has a real chance to make history by becoming the first woman to ever hold King for a Day and yes, it would therefore be known as Queen for a Day.

Connor: She’s a former Elite Openweight Champion, don’t count her out just because she looks a little nervous. I’d like to see you get in there, Jack!

As Batti enters the chamber she locks eyes with King Mussel. The two have a brief exchange of words before Batti is locked into the bottom right hand pod. The clinking of chains and the loud thud of the bullet proof glass panel closing causes Batti to look very uneasy, doubts running through her mind as the crowd offers support.


Harrys: And from Boston, MA, weighing 275lbs pounds, "The Son of Boston" Logan McAllister!

As the bells hit the lights go dark, before green lights begin pulsating to the beat of the song, the letters L-O-G-A-N slowly appear on the video screen. At roughly 30 seconds in, we see Richard Goldman strut out with a big smile on his face as he stops at the ramp and turns towards the now emerging Logan McAllister. Logan walks out, going to the left on the stage and pointing out to his fans, doing the same thing on the right side before coming back and walking with a purpose down the ramp.

Copeland: From the brink of his professional release to competing in King for a Day. The story of Logan McAllister is one of great success, a fall from grace and now the redemption. The climb back to the top of the mountain. This man was the Elite Openweight Champion for a few hours back at Lethal Lottery until the last man to hold King for a Day cashed in on him. That marked the downfall of this young career but he has worked through that, Logan has worked hard and now we will see if it has all paid off.

Connor: It’s an amazing story about the value of hard working. He had some success in WZCW and let it get to his head. He stopped trying, that drive which got him to that point was no longer there but Logan has pushed all that to the side and now has a chance for greatness tonight.

Goldman shakes the hand of his client and heads to the backstage arena while Logan steps into the chamber. He looks around at the structure, bouncing on his feet and climbs onto the turnbuckle, pumping up the crowd as they cheer. A few moments later, Logan walks to the lower left-hand pod and is locked within by the outside referees.

Cohen: Who will be the final competitor to take their spot inside the only remaining pod?


Harrys: Now residing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, weighing 225 pounds, representing Vis Imperium; Remarkable Mark Keaton!

Huge boos from the crowd all at once. Mark Keaton makes his way out to the ramp with a big sneer on his face. He holds his golden, end of the year awards up for the fans to see then bangs his head as he heads to the ring. He kisses both trophies and leaves them at ringside. His eyes dart up and down as he scans the chamber, Keaton having second thoughts before walking up the steps to the chamber.

Connor: Well, how convenient that the only member of Vis Imperium in this match just so happens to receive a spot in one of the pods.

Cohen: What are you getting at, CC? These spots were totally random! Mr. Banks conducted the draw himself to make sure it was fair.

Copeland: Keaton is coming off the biggest win of his career against Matt Tastic at Gold Rush. A win here would secure King for a Day into the hands of Vis Imperium and remove a massive threat from their leader; Justin Cooper.

Keaton immediately marches over to King Mussel’s pod, climbs the turnbuckle in front of it, and begins screaming at the fittest man on the planet. Back and forth, Mussel and Keaton exchange heated words and it ends with Keaton spitting on the pod and flipping Mussel the bird!

Copeland: Obviously, no love lost between Mussel and Keaton. Mussel has made enemies of Vis Imperium during his hunt for the World Championship against Justin Cooper. I’d love to see those two collide at some point.

Milking it for all he can, Keaton takes forever before getting put into the pod. Once inside, the sneer on his face is long gone, Keaton closes his eyes and sits down. As if he knows that he will not be entering the match early.


Harrys: From Times Unknown, weighing 204 pounds, Lynx!

Lynx walks out onto the entrance ramp looking down at the ground for a few seconds as a countdown clock ticks down 5.... 4.... 3.... 2.... 1.... Then he looks into the audience and pyro goes off as the fans cheer. Blue, purple, and green lights flash throughout the arena. He enthusiastically asks a fan when he passes them down the entrance ramp if they know what time it is.

Cohen: They are calling Lynx the dark horse of this match. He came so close to competing in the final of the Gold Rush Tournament and a victory at the pay-per-view itself has earned him a spot here tonight.

Connor: It’s his first time entering the Elimination Chamber and he will begin the match as one of the first two competitors. If he wants to be King for a Day he’ll have to go the long way around.

With all the pods full, Lynx takes a moment to walk over to each competitor and check them out. Mussel offers a taunt back, Batti is still scared to death of the structure, McAllister says that he is winning this match and Keaton appears to be sleeping inside his pod. After visiting each pod, Lynx steps into the middle of the ring and waits for the final competitor to enter the chamber.


Harrys: And the final competitor, from Ise, Mie, Japan weighing 160 pounds, Kagura!

Kagura makes her way down the aisle as petals fall around the entrance ramp. A look of intensity is on her face as Kagura climbs the steps and enters the chamber without hesitation.

Copeland: A former Elite Openweight Champion, Kagura has competed in King for a Day once before. It was at Kingdom Come 7, she was the runner-up in that match and tonight she is looking to do one better.

Cohen: Another with the chance to become the first woman to win King for a Day.

The final competitor is inside the chamber, a single referee joins them and the crowd are waiting with anticipation. Kagura and Lynx begin to circle each other as the referees on the outside double check the locks on the pods. It’s all good, everything is set and with that said – the bell sounds for the beginning of King for a Day!

*DING DING*​

The referee moves out of the way, needing only to be present for pinfalls or submissions and nothing else. Kagura and Lynx take a moment to soak in the roar of the crowd, the chamber’s looming presence before they collide. Lynx grab Kagura but the former Elite Openweight Champion ducks and fires off a quick kick to the stomach. Following up, Kagura connects with a shuffle kick and Lynx stumbles back. Rushing forward with a head of steam, Kagura goes for a clothesline but Lynx bends down and launches his opponent high into the air and Kagura goes flying over the top rope! Luckily for Kagura she is able to land on her feet. The sound of Kagura landing on the steel floor surrounding the ring echoes throughout the arena. Lynx gets hit with a palm strike as he attempts to bring Kagura back into the ring and Kagura follows it up by ascending the turnbuckle and delivering a flying knee to the head of Lynx. No cover, instead Kagura waits for Lynx to stand and proceeds to deliver a combination of palm strikes and shot to the back of the neck which backs Lynx into the corner. The crowd are counting as Kagura is unloading like a machine gun, Lynx tries to cover up but Kagura is just too damn fast! Backing up now does Kagura, in the opposite corner, and she runs at full speed… but Lynx lifts himself up and kicks Kagura in the face. It’s a sudden stop as Kagura is rocked, Lynx grabs her and connects with the swinging neckbreaker. Rubbing his jaw from the attack, Lynx uses the ropes to pull himself up and drives his boot into the body of the downed opponent. Quickly, Lynx dives down and applies a headlock in the middle of the ring.

Copeland: As you expect in these types of matches the early participants like to keep it inside the ring without bringing in the chamber itself.

Cohen: That’ll change once some of these bodies get in there, Seabass!

The headlock is in tight as Lynx squeezes however Kagura begins to struggle to her feet. The hold is still locked on as Kagura gets to her feet, she shoves Lynx away sending him into the ropes but before Kagura can gather her thoughts – Lynx rebounds and nails a forearm smash! Down goes Kagura with a loud thud! Lynx hooks the leg for the first cover of this match. 1… 2… Kick Out! Back to his feet, Lynx lifts Kagura up by the hair and whips her into the corner. Running towards the corner Lynx goes for a splash but Kagura moves out of the way – Lynx catches himself on the turnbuckle, bounces up onto the top rope and executes a moonsault backwards onto Kagura! An incredible site as Lynx counters the counter and both competitors are down on the mat. The first to move is Lynx, he crawls towards the ropes and watches as Kagura does the same. Lynx approaches Kagura, kneeing her in the stomach before lifting the former champion up into the air and connecting with the Falcon Arrow! The crowd pops big as Lynx grabs a leg for the pin attempt. 1… 2… Kick Out! This early portion of the match has turned on its as Lynx stands in the centre of the ring, looking down at Kagura, the cheering crowd enjoying every moment so far of this highly anticipated contest. Lynx walks over to Kagura, twisting her body as he applies the surfboard stretch, no rope breaks to save the day, the submission is locked in and the referee slides into position. The crowd are standing as Lynx pulls with all his might, Kagura shakes her head, screaming in defiance, refusing to quit. It’s all on the line, Kagura could be the first competitor eliminated from this match and Lynx is no losing grip of this hold. The lights in the arena dim, the submission still locked in, as a counter appears and a single light flashes over each pod.

Connor: The countdown has begun!

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… WAHHHHH!

The spotlight arrives at the pod of Logan McAllister, it opens, and in he comes with a fury.

Copeland: Logan McAllister has been selected to enter the chamber third, the first time doing so in his career and it looks like he is going right into the fight.

Cohen: It’d be started for him to sit back but that’s not the style of McAllister. He’s a fight first type of guy and he’s not going to sit back and wait.

Storming into the ring, McAllister tackles both Kagura and Lynx which breaks up the submission attempt. He mounts Lynx and begins hammering away with fists. Meanwhile, Kagura rolls to the outside of the ring and finds herself resting on the steel part of this structure. Back inside the ring, Logan yanks Lynx to his feet, slings him into the ropes and connects with a shoulder block. A sudden elbow is dropped down onto Lynx, Logan pops back up to his feet and drops another. The fresh man with the advantage as he is back up on his feet again, lifting Lynx up and hitting a hard T-Bone suplex! The crowd cheers loudly as Logan slaps his chest and points towards the crowd. He scans the chamber, Kagura still on the outside of the ring, with Lynx in the corner. Logan approaches Lynx, hammering away with more punches but some are blocked as Lynx fights his way out of the corner. It’s a wild scene as both men fire off punches until Lynx gets a forearm underneath the chin of McAllister, slings him into the ropes and executes a beautiful dropkick. Before Lynx can do anything more, Kagura slingshots herself from the outside into the ring via the ropes and hits a flying clothesline! Rolling forward to keep her momentum, Kagura comes charging back and hits a dropkick to Lynx which sends him into the turnbuckle. McAllister tries to cut Kagura off but she blocks his Exploder Suplex attempt with elbows and slings him into the opposite corner of Lynx.

Cohen: It’s getting hard to keep up with now.

Copeland: We’ve still got four people to enter the chamber, Jack! This is only the beginning.

Kagura stands in the middle of the ring, both her opponents in opposite corners, the crowd cheering as she goes from corner to corner, back and forth, delivering flying knee strikes. Each time the knee hitting harder; after three times Kagura is caught by McAllister who performs a release German Suplex from inside the ring to the outside onto the steel grate! The look on Kagura’s face says it all, the steel tearing at her skin as Logan slips underneath the top rope and finds himself on the outside. McAllister hits a few punches before pulling Kagura up, pressing her against the steel pod from which he emerged and smashes her head first against it! The crowd count along as McAllister does it five times, pulls Kagura in close and hits a Fallaway Slam onto the steel! Pinfalls do not count on the steel, so Logan attempts to bring Kagura into the ring but is stopped by Lynx who leaps from the turnbuckle onto Logan with a cross-body! All three competitors in this match are down, all on the outside of the ring, and all tasting the sting of the steel structure. Lynx is the first to his feet, he grabs McAllister and shoves him into the chain-link of the chamber, Logan’s face being torn to pieces against the thick chain. Lynx lets go, McAllister stumbles back into the ropes and Lynx clotheslines him back into the ring. Following up, Lynx executes a slingshot senton from the outside into the ring and onto McAllister for a cover. 1… 2… Kick Out! Just as Logan kicks out, the lights dim and the spotlight returns.

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… WAHHHHH!

The spotlight stops on King Mussel’s pod and the fittest man on earth doesn’t wait for the pod to open, instead he kicks the glass – shattering it into a million pieces!

Copeland: Did he just break bullet-proof glass with his foot? The ungodly power of King Mussel is on display.

Cohen: Don’t ever skip leg day, Seabass!

Stepping into the chamber with a shocking display, Mussel is met by Lynx who hits a knife-edge chop. Mussel grabs Lynx by the throat and shoves him across the ring, the crowd in awe as Mussel hits a big boot on a returning Lynx. Kagura remains on the outside, Logan however isn’t as lucky as he stands up and is grabbed by Mussel. Using his unmatched power, Mussel executes a gutwrench overhead throw on Logan – throwing him across the ring with ease. Everybody is just waiting as King Mussel runs wild, he grabs Lynx again – belly to belly suplex! He keeps the hands locked, lifting Lynx up and hits another! For a third time, Mussel keeps his hands locked and pulls Lynx up to a vertical base… but Lynx headbutts his way out of it. Mussel stumbles, Lynx hits a dropkick but Mussel will not fall! A look of frustration appears on Lynx’s face, he hits another dropkick but still Mussel refuses. With the audience chanting his name, Lynx loads up a shot and executes a forearm smash and drops King Mussel to his knees – it’s not enough though as Lynx grabs Mussel by the head and arm – he lifts him up – Falcon Arrow! In the centre of the ring, Lynx hit the Falcon Arrow, a cover follows. 1… 2… Kick Out! Lynx shakes his head, one of the first to enter the match, and we are still without an elimination. The chamber sees people all across it; Kagura and Logan colliding on the outside of the ring, back and forth they fight, but in the middle of the ring, where pinfalls count, it’s Mussel and Lynx.

Copeland: We’ve got two different collisions going on at the minute and next competitor surely has to be on their way soon.

Connor: Look at Mark Keaton, he is still sitting down in his pod like he knows for sure that his time isn’t next. Don’t tell me that his alliance with Mr. Banks means nothing.

Lynx delivers a knee drop to Mussel, the fittest man on earth rolling away holding his head afterwards and he finds himself near the ropes. Trying to put away the freshest man, Lynx grabs Mussel but is hit with a low blow! Nothing the referee can do as Mussel lifts Lynx up and hits a Fireman’s Carry Gut Buster! No cover as Flex Mussel shakes his head, Kagura tries to enter the ring but Mussel hits a jumping knee knocking Kagura down on the outside. Logan is down on the steel, a result of his encounter with Kagura as he came off second best, meanwhile Mussel is stalking Lynx. The two men in the centre of the ring, Mussel mean mugging Lynx, his eyes locked on one of the two men who started this match. As Lynx stands, Mussel goes behind him… slowly Lynx turns and Mussel goes for Flexicution however Lynx ducks! Kick to the Future – a superkick – connects out of nowhere! Lynx kicks Mussel in the stomach, he goes for the Dimensional Vortex (Stunner) but Mussel shoves him away, Lynx returns fire with another superkick but this time King Mussel catches it and he nails the Flexicution! The hard discus clothesline connects, no cover from Mussel as he pulls Lynx up into a powerbomb position – the countdown begins – Mussel Bomb! Mussel hooks the leg; his once banned move makes its return. 1… 2… 3!

Harrys: Lynx has been eliminated!

Copeland: Our first elimination has occurred and we are down to five competitors left in this contest.

Cohen: We were down to three in the ring but it’s going to become four again shortly.

Connor: Notice that Keaton isn’t even watching the match. He knows that his number isn’t being called. He’s entering last! Vis Imperium has rigged this so that Keaton will be the last man to enter!

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… WAHHHHH!

The spotlight stops at Batti’s pod and the crowd offer her a warm reception. Her pod opens and Batti comes out with her fists raised. She scans the chamber, Kagura is down, Logan is down, and the only person ready and waiting for her is King Mussel. He beckons her, Batti enters the ring and is blindsided by Mussel attacking her while she is halfway in. Mussel begins laying in the boots to Batti, he grabs her by the hair and throws her violently into the corner. It’s a rough start for Batti as she is lifted up and held in a vertical suplex position. King Mussel is just showing off now as he marches around the ring holding Batti up in the air… perhaps a little too long as Kagura enters the ring and punches Mussel in the stomach. To the floor goes Batti, hitting the deck hard as Kagura begins to hammer away at King Mussel. Big forearms by Kagura, she attempts to sling Mussel into the ropes but he overpowers her and pulls Kagura towards him and connects with a belly to belly suplex. Mussel goes for a cover. 1… 2… Kick Out!

It is all King Mussel as he stands in the middle of the ring with his arms in the air. The crowd boos loudly, he sneers before setting his attention on Logan McAllister. Mussel steps out onto the steel grate, grabs Logan by the throat and pushes him against the chain. He appears to be laughing as he goes for a vertical suplex on the steel but Logan counters – lifts Mussel up and nails a brainbuster!

Copeland: Holy you know what! Brainbuster! McAllister hit a freaking brainbuster on the steel floor of the chamber.

The back of Logan’s head hit the steel so he is stunned a little but King Mussel appears to be knocked out cold. If only Logan could get Mussel into the ring than he would surely be able to secure a pinfall victory over him. It’s not to be though, our attention turns to Kagura as she and Batti are going at it inside the ring. Batti evades a neckbreaker, hitting a wind-up punch and then a hard axe kick which knocks Kagura down. Batti goes for the cover. 1… 2… Kick Out! The nerves seem to be gone as the crowd chants her name, Batti is up and hits a forearm to Kagura – whips her into the corner and executes a turnbuckle foot choke. After a few seconds, Kagura drops down to the lower half of the turnbuckle, Batti backs up, waves her hands in the air, yells loudly, and charges forward – Bronco Buster! Batti is on fire right now, she turns around and Logan McAllister is there and he hits a German Suplex! Another… a third… a fourth… B.S.P with the fifth! He collapses onto her for a cover. 1… 2… Kick Out! That kick out is the final thing we see before the lights dim, the spotlight appears and Mark Keaton is finally about to enter this match.

Cohen: He has been waiting this entire match for this chance.

Copeland: Oh please, Keaton obviously knew he’d be entering last.

5… 4… 3… 2… 1… WAHHHHH!

The final man to enter the match is indeed Mark Keaton and he rushes into the ring, grabbing Logan McAllister and tossing him to the outside. Batti is weary, Keaton lifts her up and whips her into the ropes – on the rebound he hits a scoop body slam. Keaton oozes confidence even inside the chamber, everyone has been through a tough match while Keaton has sat back in his pod. He approaches Kagura who is getting to her feet in the corner, Keaton applies a sleeper hold and drags her to the floor. The referee moves into position and monitors the submission hold. On the outside, King Mussel has regained part of himself after the brainbuster and finds himself once again in battle with Logan McAllister. They slug it out on the corner, Logan goes for a T-Bone but Mussel rakes the eyes. Logan stumbles towards a pod, he feels Flex grab his legs and all of a sudden Mussel executes the Spin & Win by bouncing Logan back and forth between the glass pod and the steel chain of the chamber wall! Back and forth King Mussel slams McAllister repeatedly until he drops him, grabs his head and with a full head of steam – smashes McAllister face first throw the bullet-proof glass of a pod! Blood begins to spurt from Logan’s head as Mussel stumbles away from the wreckage he has caused.

Cohen: We’ve got blood. Mussel just smashed Logan face first through one of those pods!

Inside the ring, Keaton is trading shots between both Kagura and Batti. The sleeper hold having failed him, Keaton is involved in a three-way fight. All three take and give a punch in the middle of the ring. Keaton rakes the eyes of Kagura, blinding her and she tries to hit Keaton but nails Batti. They begin to trade shots solely between the two of them until Keaton shoves Kagura in the back and she knocks Batti to the outside. Keaton rolls up Kagura for a cover. 1… 2… Kick Out! Almost there, Keaton stands and as he goes to grab Kagura he spots King Mussel approaching him. They exchange some words before Keaton grabs Kagura and throws her to the outside away from anybody else. With a smug look on his face, Keaton demands that Mussel get in here. The King accepts, stepping into the ring but Keaton tries a cheap shot only for Mussel to block and hit a hard elbow. Mussel backs Keaton up, he goes for an inverted backbreaker but Keaton slips free and hits his own classic backbreaker! The crowd cheers, not for Keaton but for Batti who comes flying into the ring with a diving spear – GLOMP! – but Keaton catches her into a DDT!

Copeland: An amazing counter by Keaton!

Cohen: He caught her in mid-air!

Quickly, Keaton hooks the leg for the cover. 1… 2… Kick Out! A stunned look appears on the face of Keaton as he punches the canvas. He gets in the face of the referee and demands it was a three count. As he is arguing with the referee, Kagura slips back into the ring and rolls Keaton up. 1… 2… 3!

Harrys: Mark Keaton has been eliminated!

The crowd is stunned, yet overjoyed, as Mark Keaton pops up to his feet but it’s too late. He is furious and grabs the official by the throat, screaming that the count was bullshit. Kagura is right there and she tries to help the innocent referee but gets raked in the eyes by Keaton. The Remarkable One has lost it as he storms out of the chamber and shoves a bunch of referees who try to get him to leave ringside. He is not having it however and as the crowd boo, Keaton rushes over to the announce desk and grabs a steel chair. It’s chaos as people try to stop him but Keaton doesn’t care, he enters the chamber again, already eliminated and finds Kagura! The crowd are horrified as Keaton smacks her in the head with the chair, immediately drawing blood, and then delivers five more chair shots to various parts of her body. The referees flood the chamber but are unable to stop Keaton as he curses up and down the ring, swinging the chair wildly and smacking Batti in the back.

Connor: Get him out of the damn ring! This idiot is going to run King for a Day because he got eliminated early. He had all the advantages and still couldn’t win it.

Copeland: Kagura is a bloody mess because of Keaton. He may have ended her night and because of what? She got the best of him and he is throwing a fit!

Still with the steel chair in his hand, Keaton turns his attention to Logan McAllister who has just gotten to his feet. McAllister has no idea what is waiting for him as Keaton cracks the chair off the skull of McAllister. It’s sickening as Keaton marches back into the middle of the ring, the only person left is King Mussel. Keaton would have to charge him head on and that’s not something he wants to do, even with a chair, so Keaton finally exits the chamber and walks up the entrance ramp.

The chamber looks like a horror movie as both Logan and Kagura are covered in their own blood. King Mussel and Batti look exhausted but have no blood on their face. We are down to the final for and the person in the best situation after the Keaton assault is King Mussel. He scurries over to Kagura, rolling her over and getting an arm over her body. 1… 2… Kick Out! Everyone in the entire arena is stunned including King Mussel. Again, King Mussel goes for a cover but this time he hooks the leg. 1… 2… Kick Out! A second kick out and this time Mussel mounts Kagura and begins punching her in the face. The face of Kagura already a crimson mask but know Mussel is just making it worse as he hammers away with some of the stiffest shots you’ve ever seen. The horror of the chamber truly coming through now.

Mussel steps off, wiping Kagura’s blood from his chest and picking her up onto his shoulder. Marching around the ring with his opponent at his mercy, King Mussel smirks until Batti surprises him with GLOMP! From the top rope. She spears King Mussel in half, the crowd goes wild, Kagura ends up on the steel grate out of the ring. Batti is still shaken from the chair shot by Keaton but she leans up against the ropes and readies herself. Mussel gets halfway back to a vertical base before Batti tries the Kawaii Kick! King Mussel counters – he turns into it and lifts Batti up – Mussel Bomb! King Mussel goes for the cover. 1… 2… McAllisault! Out of nowhere, McAllister comes flying off the top rope with a moonsault right onto King Mussel. McAllister gets to his feet, both Batti and King Mussel are down before him and he has a choice. His face covered in blood; Logan grabs King Mussel lifting him up and nails the Boston Massacre! A cover by Logan! 1… 2… 3!

Harrys: King Mussel has been eliminated

Copeland: We are down to the final three. This match has drawn blood from multiple competitors and two of them are still in this match.

Cohen: I’ve got to wonder who is in the best position right now?

Perhaps it is Logan McAllister as he staggers to a vertical base and must lean against the ropes. He has lost a lot of blood in this match. He has been put through a pod but somehow Logan is still in this match. He has a one in three chance at being King for a Day and both competitors are down. Kagura is on the outside, her face a mess as she crawls towards the chain-link so she can use it to stand up. Logan begins to move and heads for the person closest to him; Batti. Grabbing her by the arm, Logan pulls Batti close and hits a short arm clothesline. The crowd are split at the minute, some chanting for Logan and others for Batti. Logan picks Batti up, quickly sending her into the corner. As best he can, McAllister runs and leaps through the air with Boston Strong (Stinger Splash) and it connects. Batti stumbles forward, Logan lifts her up for End of Days but Batti wriggles free and lands on the top turnbuckle. Logan turns around and is kicked in the face, he stumbles back and bends down a bit – Kawaii Kick off the top rope!

Connor: OH MY GOD!

Copeland: Batti leapt from the top rope and nailed the Kawaii Kick. I’ve never seen that before in my life.

It connects perfectly and Batti crawls ever so slowly into the cover. The bloody body of Logan McAllister is not moving after that crazy move. Batti gets an arm over Logan and the referee slides into position. 1… 2… 3! She did it, Batti has eliminated Logan McAllister and we are down to the final two and with that we are guaranteed to have, for the first time ever, Queen for a Day!

Harrys: Logan McAllister has been eliminated!

The final two is set; for the first time ever we will have a Queen for a Day. On one side, it is Batti, she is down inside the ring. On the other, Kagura, the woman who started this match, and has a face which is wearing a crimson mask. Both are barely able to stand at this point, the chamber taking its pound of flesh from both but one will have to dig down into that place where champions are made. Batti begins to fight to her feet, her body quitting on her throughout the process, but the crowd cheer her on and soon enough Batti is standing proudly in the middle of the ring. Her fists clenched, she slowly turns left and staring back at her is Kagura, covered in blood and with one arm through the steel chain-link of the chamber wall. Ever so slowly, Kagura inches forward towards the ring ropes. She nearly falls but makes it, barely, and Kagura enters the ring.

Copeland: Both women are standing in the ring now. It’s Batti versus Kagura, Queen for a Day on the line. For the first time ever a woman is going to win the chamber.

Connor: This is history before our very eyes.

In the middle of the ring, Batti and Kagura go forehead to forehead and the crowd goes absolutely nuts. Punches begin to be throw wildly and both look like they could fall at any moment. Batti is the quicker of the two and ducks a shot, she steps back and hits a baseball slide dropkick which drops Kagura to her knees. Batti fires off a wind-up punch and then hits a dabbing elbow drop, she goes for the cover and the win. 1… 2… Kick Out! Still, Kagura will not give up. Batti tries to get up by pushing off Kagura but Kagura counters, grabbing the arm and applying a key lock armbar from her back! Blood is covering her face, Kagura has paid a price greater than that of any other competitor but does that mean she will win the greatest prize? Kagura is struggling, she will break the arm if she must to win this chamber match. It’s all on the line, Batti is risking a broken arm to stay alive in this contest.

Cohen: Kagura will snap that damn arm, Seabass!

The entire arena is standing as Kagura keeps twist as much as she can. Batti will not tap, she begins to lean forward and gets Kagura’s shoulders onto the mat. 1… 2… Kagura breaks the hold and gets the shoulder off the mat just in time. It was almost a three count for Batti but Kagura got the shoulder up and was forced to release the submission. Batti backs up, holding her arm as Kagura pushes herself off the canvas, droplets of blood covering it as she looks down. Kagura goes for the two fist heart punch however Batti catches the strike, kicks Kagura in the stomach – Kawaii Kick! No, Kagura ducks out of the way – shuffle kick – Batti catches it and hits the axe kick! Down goes Kagura as Batti stumbles back into the turnbuckle. She looks over the arena, the fans standing before climbing the top rope and perching herself on the turnbuckle. Slowly, Kagura stands and begins to turn, Batti prepares for GLOMP! when suddenly Kagura spits red mist into the eyes of Batti! Batti loses her balance, she is blinded and cannot see, falling to the canvas… Kagura grabs Batti as she stumbles to her feet, judo throw! Kagura wraps her legs around Batti’s body and applies a sleeper hold. The referee is in position as they struggle, the choke restricting her breathing, the body scissors crushing her ribs, the red mist burning her eyes – it’s too much as Batti taps out.

Harrys: Batti has been eliminated! Your winner of the King for a Day Match and subsequently for the first time ever, Queen for a Day… Kagura!

The crowd are exhausted after the violence they have seen in this match. Kagura cannot get to her feet, she can barely lift her head off the canvas as the referee checks on her. Batti rolls across the ring and towards the exit, still blinded by the red mist and absolutely battered. Replays are shown of all the violent acts throughout this match until Kagura is helped to her feet by the referee, at which point she is handed the King for a Day briefcase to a huge applause. She collapses to her knees and holds the briefcase close, Kagura with her ticket to any title at any time she decides.

Copeland: Perhaps one of the great performances in a hardcore match we have ever seen. Kagura started this match alongside Lynx, she went through all six competitors in this match. She eliminated two people on her way to becoming the first ever woman to win King for a Day. It’s a history making moment tonight.

Connor: Kagura has earned the opportunity to challenge for any title she wants and at any time. She could cash in at Unscripted, on Meltdown, Ascension, Lethal Lottery or even the main event of Kingdom Come. Congratulations to Kagura for an outstanding performance.

Cohen: It was that red mist at the end of the match. Kagura had it waiting for the right moment. Batti climbed to the top rope, she was looking for one of her favourite moves and that distance allowed Kagura to ready the mist and use it when Batti most needed her sight.

Kagura staggers out of the ring and begins making her way up the ramp with the briefcase in hand. As she gets halfway up the ramp, Batti is sitting with her head in her hands. Batti looks up, struggles to her feet and looks right into the eyes of Kagura. The winner, bloody and exhausted, simply holds the briefcase high in the air and walks away.
 
The chamber has been lifted, the chaos brushed away and standing inside the ring is the voice of WZCW; Sebastian Copeland. The crowd gives him a big cheer as Copeland stands confidently with a microphone.

Copeland: Well, ladies and gentlemen, what a night it has been here so far. WZCW set out tonight to showcase some of the biggest names and events from the past decade that we have been in existence. I would say that we have did that remarkably well thus far. But I want to take your attentions away from the ring for a moment and to an interview that I managed to get with someone who has been with company for a long time but is absent tonight. A man whose time with with us growing shorter with every day that passes. That man is, of course, John Constantine.

As the segment begins playing. John Constantine takes a sip of water in front of a dark wall behind him. To his right, a small light is illuminated upon a wooden table – catching the smile on his face perfectly as he makes himself comfortable on his chair.

Copeland: Well, John, first of all I want to thank you for taking time out of your schedule and talking to us.

Constantine: It really isn't a problem, Seabass. The WZCW Anniversary show is something that I would love to be a part of but events have conspired against me and I can't make it. But everyone affiliated with WZCW should be very proud of what a tremendous achievement it truly is. This company has continued to grow over the last decade and this show should be the celebration that it deserves.

Copeland: Absolutely! I mean, like you, I have been around WZCW for a very long time. I was thrilled when I was asked to call the matches on the anniversary show because it seems like a reward for my place in WZCW. Are you hurt at all that you cannot do something bigger than this? It seems horrible that someone like yourself would miss it.

Constantine: You know, Seabass, I am a little bit disappointed that I can't be there and entertain the fans like I know I can. But the truth of the matter is that I have to be taking it easy these days. I'm not a young man any more and the injuries you take in a wrestling ring will very easily put you on the shelf for a long time. It's really important to me that something like an injury doesn't get in the way of what I want to accomplish over the next few months. I would be genuinely devastated if Justin Cooper avoided his date with destiny and myself in a WZCW ring because I didn't know when enough was enough.

Copeland nods his head in agreement.

Copeland: And I think all of the fans in the arena at the show will be well aware of the medical trouble that you are now having. Of course, your decision to retire after the next Kingdom Come event is a huge talking point amongst the fans. But seeing the way they embraced you and drove you to victory in the Gold Rush Tournament was something special. How does that compare to the rest of your career?

Constantine: It was a very special moment, Seabass, that's for sure. I didn't think for a second that I would be able to get through it with my knee being in the shape it is in. But I took it one match at a time and focussed everything I had on just giving it my best every night that I went out there. To beat someone like Eve Taylor, who has a massive future in this business, in front of my home town fans was something that I will never forget.

Copeland: And of course that means that you now have your date with destiny with Justin Cooper and Vis Imperium. I'm just wondering what your thoughts will be as you approach that match. It was you, after all, that brought Vis Imperium to life and now you find yourself on the other side of the fence. How does that affect things?

Constantine falls silent for a moment, perhaps wondering just how Vis Imperium has managed to reign for so long.

Constantine: You know, there is nothing I hate more than that faction, Seabass. Myself and Stephen Holmes started the faction to be something better. Something that people could look at and be proud of. Yes, we were arrogant but we had the talent to back it up. But as soon as Mr Banks took over and used us as his own personal security staff, it began to rot to the very core. It wasn't about being the best any more, it was about bullying everyone and throwing your weight around. Maybe I didn't do things the right way all the time but no one debated that we were worth the Championship and credit. So many times I argued with Mr Banks about the direction of the stable and when I became too much of an annoyance for him, he cast me aside from my own group and replaced me with someone so arrogant and despicable that everything good about the group was lost. Someone needs to end this group once and for all. And that person, I assure you, will be none other than yours truly.

Copeland continues to nod in agreement as he poses his last question to the Power Trip.

Copeland: Well, you mentioned in briefly but let's finally talk about your retirement from WZCW. I think the fans are now just coming to terms with the fact that John Constantine will no longer be a part of the active wrestling roster. But how have you been taking things? Is there anything else that you'd like to do before your time is over here?

Constantine: I'm just taking it one day at a time, Seabass. And I have to say that I have been enjoying that more than anything else. I have plotted and schemed my way to the top of this company for more than 8 years. It was exhausting. Always looking over your shoulder for the next big thing to come and knock you from your perch. Well, all of that is over and done with. I wake up with my daughter every morning and know that I have made the right decision. One day at a time is the order of the day and it will be until the day and hour that I leave this company. Would another World Championship, the grand slam or a Lethal Lottery win be nice? Yeah, it would. But for once it's relaxing to know that the future is out of my own hands and that after Kingdom Come, I'll be free.

Seabass leans over and offers his hand for Constantine to shake. Constantine accepts with a smile.

Copeland: Well, if nothing else, John, you have certainly left the fans with some amazing memories. It'll be sad to see a WZCW without you but we wish you all the best on whatever career you have left with us.

Returning from the video package, Copeland has a big smile on his face as he remains inside the squared circle. The fans are chanting "Constantine" loudly throughout the arena.

Copeland: What a career that man has had. He has done it all, ladies and gentlemen. I'm sure you've heard of the things he has done but how about we take a moment to revisit the long road up to this point? If you would turn your attention once again to the big screen.



The video begins and we see a shot of a young Constantine making his entrance at Ascension 17 in his very first match.

“This guy has it all, Seabass! He’s a star of the future.”

Constantine: I am John Constantine, I don’t settle for second best and I am better than each and every single one of you…

Perhaps his greatest rivalry, against Austin Reynolds, is highlighted including his debut match, their encounter at Lethal Lottery and finally their war to end it all at Kingdom Come 3 inside Three Stages of Hell.

“This has been one of the wildest matches I’ve ever seen! These two men will never be the same, Jack.”

Several clips of his King for a Day victory at Kingdom 4 are played. Blood covers his face but a smile remains as Constantine holds the briefcase close to his chest.

“Constantine has won it! Finally, this man will hold the World Championship, Seabass!”

The video flashes forward to All or Nothing 2013, an Iron Man Match between Constantine and David Cougar.

Constantine clinches his fist tightly as he grits his teeth in immense pain! With a crimson mask and an approving crowd behind him, Showtime hears the most glorious sound:

*TAP TAP TAP*

The bell rings in signal of the submission being successful!

Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, Showtime has scored a submission. The count for the match is currently at 7-6 in Showtime’s favor.

Connor: Constantine tapped! There is only one minute left!

A shot is Constantine walking to the back is shown, he collapses, shattered that he failed.

Constantine: I was born to be World Champion and I never stopped, no matter how many times I got knocked down. I wasn’t meant to take a shortcut, I was meant to take the long way around.

In quick succession, all seven of Constantine’s Elite X Gauntlet matches are shown with a focus on the final match with El Califa Dragon at Kingdom Come VI.

“He did it, Seabass! Constantine has done what nobody thought could be done. He has run the gauntlet and will challenge for the WZCW World Heavyweight Championship.”

Meltdown 115 appears on the screen, Matt Tastic receives a big cheer while Constantine is still despised. They battle it out in the middle of the ring.

“Back and forth this match goes!”

Finally, Constantine connects with the Axis of Evil and scores the pinfall. Confetti falls from the ceiling as Constantine is handed the World Championship for the first and only time in his career.

“Destiny! He did it, Seabass. The man born for greatness has finally achieved what he was destined to achieve since he first entered WZCW.”

We see shots of Constantine leading Vis Imperium and their WZCW Tag Team Championship win over Cooper and Keaton at Unscripted ’16.

“A new era of dominance has claimed WZCW; Vis Imperium has control over not only the Elite Openweight Championship but now Constantine and Abel Hunnicutt have the Tag Team Championships. Who can stop them?”

It transitions from there into a shot of Constantine battling Mark Keaton and ultimately defeating him for the revived Mayhem Championship.

“For the first time in four years we have a WZCW Mayhem Champion and his name is Constantine!”

The video slows down as ‘Gold Rush’ appears on the screen and the bracket is shown. It then shows clips of each match Constantine competed in until we get to the final.

“His final chance. Constantine will never get the chance to win the Gold Rush Tournament again due to his retirement at Kingdom Come. He must win tonight.”

We see Constantine and Eve Taylor make their entrance, clips of the match are shown until we see Constantine score the winning pinfall.

“Constantine did it! He has secured a date with Justin Cooper for the World Championship at Unscripted.”

Constantine is shown standing tall inside the ring at Gold Rush. It then transitions to a shot of him walking to the ring, flashing back and forth to multiple entrances throughout his career.

“The career of one of the greatest to ever do it comes to an end at Kingdom Come. Will he do so as World Champion?”

The final image of the package is Constantine standing on the stage at Gold Rush and waving to his home town fans before heading to the backstage area.

Returning to the ring, the crowd are standing on their feet as are the entire crew of WZCW. Copeland has returned to the announce desk and both Connor and Cohen are standing alongside him clapping their hands. Harrys is cheering, the crew members around ringside are all standing. Suddenly, on the big screen a graphic appears.

Harrys: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the tenth inductee into the WZCW Hall of Fame - CONSTANTINE!

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The cheering gets even louder as Constantine's image appears on screen alongside the WZCW Hall of Fame logo. He will be forever enshrined alongside the very best in the best.

Copeland: This crowd showing their love and support for one of the best. It is official, Constantine has officially be added to the WZCW Hall of Fame. An honour which is well deserved. He has done nearly everything you can do in this industry.

Connor: We all saw that highlights package. So many great moments and from what I'm being told, Constantine had no clue about this announcement. He has to be in shock right now, he's in the WZCW Hall of Fame. We've had hundreds of superstars throughout the years and he has been judged as one of the best ten!

Cohen: I can't say I'm overly thrilled with the way Constantine has acted lately but overall he has been a fantastic competitor in WZCW. He deserves this for all the hard work he put in inside and outside the ring. This means that when Constantine wrestles Justin Cooper for the World Championship at Unscripted, he will do so as a WZCW Hall of Famer. This final stretch of his career was going to be amazing anyway but now he gets to do so as a Hall of Famer.
 
We see a split screen, two separate corridors within the area, on one side is Tyrone Blades and on the other is the reigning Eurasian Champion, Titus Avison. In his left hand, Blades carries the black baseball bat which has smacked the skulls off many men. His opposite, Titus, carries in his right hand the most successfully defended and longest held championship in the history of WZCW.

Copeland: This is our main event of the evening, ladies and gentlemen. Two absolute legends will clash for the very first time in their careers.

Connor: A dream match for the ages. You can hear this crowd as those two men make their way through the halls of the backstage area. Just imagine what the reaction will be like when they appear, live, in front of this rabid audience.

Cohen: You two are far to kind to the likes of Tyrone Blades. He’s a rebel, a traitor to this organization and someone we should all wash our hands of. Now, Titus Avison is a man of the people. The people who are smart like me! He’s the guy these fans would be better off supporting rather than Blades.

Both competitors continue walking down the corridors; Titus slings the title belt over his shoulder, his eyes lingering at his most prized possession.

Connor: For over six hundred days that man has reigned as the Eurasian Champion. He has defended it more than any other champion, regardless of title. He has held that belt longer than any other champion, regardless of title. Tonight, he faces his biggest challenge when he faces perhaps the greatest wrestler to ever live.

Copeland: I don’t think it’s even a question, Cat. Tyrone Blades has done it all in this business. When you talk about the best to ever do it, the list begins with Blades and then you sort out everyone else. Titus has never faced a challenge like he will face tonight in his six hundred plus day reign.

Cohen: It’s the first versus the best when it comes to the Eurasian Championship.

Blades is shown adjusting his bandana, Titus sneers and the final approach is on!

Copeland: This is it, we are finally here, the main event is moments away. Titus Avison defends the Eurasian Championship against Tyrone Blades for the first time ever. The greatest champion versus the greatest wrestler, the longest reigning Eurasian Champion versus the very first, Hall of Famer versus Hall of Famer… it’s all on the line tonight!
 
The camera pans across the massive crowd in San Jose SAP Center, signs are prominent with #Notmychampion and I came here for Blades. People are screaming and cheering in anticipation of the upcoming match, everyone is standing. The camera lowers and pans over the ring, then lowers and stops in front of the commentary table where Sebastian Copeland is seated in between Jack Cohen and Cat Connor.

Copeland: Well here we are folks, the end of ten year long journey. We've seen returns tonight, two battle royales, a Queen for a Day and it has come down to this. The Main Event of the evening. When you mention WZCW and pillars of strength in the company, then you can only have two of the most important pillars, Titus Avison and Tyrone Blades. Titus is holding the Eurasian Championship, he's held the title since defeating Johnny Scumm 642 days ago. He is the longest reigning champion in the history of the company and has propelled the Eurasian title higher than anyone could have ever imagined. His challenger tonight is a man who is hungry to stop that streak. He will be Titus's greatest challenge to date! Of course I'm talking about Tyrone Blades.

Connor: Tyrone Blades is no stranger to holding titles either. But when you think of that STREAK and just the legacy of these two men, then you have to think the streak itself is as important as the title. Anyone who can topple that streak can claim they were that guy. The man who took down the man!

Cohen: You can feel the excitement in the air! This is a Kingdom Come, Main Event worthy match! I can go on for hours about the history of both of these supreme athletes but we don't have that kind of time here. This will be a highly emotional, hard fought match and we are here to enjoy the ride! The Streak and The Eurasian Championship on the line and you can bet that these fans are going to see something special here!




The fans pop hard as Tyrone's music blares through the arena. People are dancing and looking everywhere for Blades. He walks out of a entrance in the isle way up before the rafters begin. He stands there with his signature bat resting over his shoulder. The fans continue to roar approval of the man. He nods then starts walking down the stairs towards the lower level. Kids and adults are reaching out and patting him on the shoulder, some looking for high fives. People leaning in behind him holding a Go Blades Go sign and shaking the sign hard in excitement. Tyrone walks slowly up the steel steps, he steps in between the middle and top rope and walks across the ring. He holds his bat up in the air and walks to a nearby side of the ring, the entire section of fans hold up their fist and cheer. Tyrone nods in approval, he walks to another side of the ring and raises his bat, the entire section on that side raise their fists and cheer!

Copeland: I can't remember a time Jack, where we've had louder fans than this. These people are geared for this exciting main event!

Cohen: I can barely hear you Seabass! These people are so loud its crazy!

Tyrone throws his bat out of the ring and removes his jacket. He starts stretching his neck. He's waiting and keeping his eyes on the titantron.

The crowds and everyone is watching the titantron, waiting for the champion....

The delay continues....

Cohen: Well maybe he's not coming!

The lights go out and the place rumbles from the reaction, the fans are booing and creating a fuss in the darkness....

The ramp lights up in pure white, the only light in the arena. Two officials come out and carefully place down a thick roll of carpet at the top of the ramp, they roll a red carpet the entire length of the ramp, right to the ring..


A spotlight shines on Titus as he walks through the curtain. The boo's are deafening now as he strolls to the red carpet. He holds up the Eurasian title with one hand and smiles as he strolls down the ramp. As he nears the middle of the ramp, two rows of photographers start snapping his picture and yelling, creating dozens of light flashes at once. He walks around the ring then climbs the steel steps. He climbs in the ring then ascends the turnbuckle, he raises the title once more and does his signature point.


Michael Buffer is standing in the middle of the ring in a tuxedo, he has a microphone in his hands and he's looking left and right at the combatants....

Buffer: Tonight we are going to witness the most anticipated match in the history of WZCW. For the Eurasian championship and the streak you've heard legends about. Are you ready? Wrestling fans, are you RRRRRRRRREEEEADY??? For the thousands in attendance. For the millions watching around the world. From the SAP CENTER in San Jose, California! Let's get to ready to RRRRRUUUUMMMBBLLLLLLLLLLLLE!!!!!!!!

CHEEEER!!!!!!​


Buffer: Introducing first, to my left, the challenger. Here is a man who has stepped out of the shadows and has claimed he will cleanse WZCW of all wrongdoers. He is a former TWO TIME WZCW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION of the WORLD! He hails from Cleveland,Ohio, weighing in at 225 pounds,Tyroooooooone Blaaaades!!!

The large crowd cheers for the bearded man, Tyrone Blades allows a smile and raises his fist, thousands of fists rise up with him.

Buffer: And introducing the champion, he is a former five time Oscar Winner, as Red Mask, he once protected Keystone City from danger. Now, his legend continues to grow as we've all heard about them. He is the reigning, defending, Eurasian Champion, Tituuuuuuuus Aviiisoooon!!!!

A huge, long boo from the fans! A - not my champion - chant starts.

Titus lets out a yell as he holds the title over his head with both hands. Referee Akiyama comes and removes the title and holds it up to show everyone as well, he shows Tyrone the belt then hands it over to an official outside the ring.

Copeland: We are only moments away from the bell ladies and gentleman! But we are not done here, WZCW has drawn Hollywood here tonight, let's get a shot of the stars that have come out to watch this spectacle here in San Jose!

The camera pans the third row from the barricade, Bill Murray sits with dark glasses on and what looks like a winter hat. He smiles and waves at the camera as the graphic shows his name. The camera pans to the right for a moment, Bradley Cooper sits with friends, he's dressed up in a suit, he also waves and smiles at the camera, his friends give him play shots to the arm. The camera pans to the right again about five seconds to show Michael Keaton in the first row, he has a ballcap on and a casual dress shirt. He opens his dress shirt to show a red V.I on his chest.

Cohen: Check that out Seabass! Cooper and Keaton are here tonight!

Connor: Ahh ha ha ha!!

Copeland: Referee Akiyama has called for the bell,this main event is ON!

DING! DING!​

Titus stretches his shoulders as he slowly walks to the center of the ring, Tyrone Blades does a couple of neck cracks as he walks towards Titus. They both stand there for a moment, staring at each other.

GO BLADES GO!!! GO BLADES GO!!!

The fans have become unglued once more as both men stand there staring at each other. Titus is the first to speak as he looks to be spouting off words like legend and champion, Tyrone nods and says something back that makes Titus smile right away. He continues to jaw at Tyrone while the fans continue their chanting. They both lock up in a collar and elbow tie up, they lean way down but neither man budges. They both release the hold and take a step back, they both do a little walk around the center of the ring then lock up again in a collar and elbow tie up. Titus grabs Tyrone in a headlock and squeezes as hard as he can, he flips Blades over and keeps the headlock applied. Blades pushes on the mat and easily powers both men to their feet, he breaks the head lock and ties up with a collar and elbow again. This time Blades grabs the headlock and squeezes. He can feel Titus working his way out so he switches and gets in a double underhook, he flips Titus over and presses him on his knee for a backbreaker submission hold! Titus lifts his leg, he presses his own foot on his own knee and uses that leverage to push backwards, he escapes the hold but Blades grabs him in a headlock again, trying to keep the pace slow to start the match. Titus slips out the backdoor and gives Blades a Nothern Lights suplex with a bridge...

1....

Blades kicks out and quickly stands up, he walks away and wipes his hands on his thighs. Titus stands up and slaps his shoulders, he pulls on the top ropes to get a quick stretch in. Both men stop and stare at each other for a moment.

Copeland: A feeling out process to start the match,these fans are so loud and the crackling energy of this place right now must be playing on their nerves a little bit.

Cohen: Don't worry about that! These are the best in the business and once they get warmed up they can't be stopped.

Both men are in the center of the ring again, they have their hands out, ready to get into another collar and elbow tie up, Blades leans in but, SLAP!! Titus nails blades with a huge European uppercut, dropping Blades to the mat in an instant!

Ooooooooooh!!!​

Titus takes a couple of steps back and smirks, he tells Blades to get up. Blades does a kip up and wipes his mouth. He gives Titus a dirty look and nods. They both launch into each other! Lefts and rights are thrown with vicious abandon as the fans jump to their feet!

Cohen: Here we go! Ha ha haa! What did I tell you?This didn't take long to get rough Seabass!

Connor: You have two important figures of wrestling squaring off! The egos will boil over every time!

Blades starts getting the advantage with the lefts and rights as Titus is backing up into a turnbuckle. Blades does a spinning heel kick followed by a running high knee that floors Titus to the mat. He starts laying in the boots until Akiyama hauls him off of Titus and tells him to respect his rules. Tyrone Blades holds his hands up acting innocent, he returns to Titus and hauls him to his feet by his hair. He chops him hard in the chest then lays in a hard left hook. He hauls on an Irish whip across the ring, Titus runs across and hits hard in the far turnbuckle. Blades runs fast with a high knee but the champion ducks and rolls out of the way, Blades knee hits the turnbuckle and his momentum flips him over the top ropes to the outside of the ring. Titus rolls out of the ring slowly and confidently.

Referee Akiyama starts his count...1...2....3...

Titus picks up Blades then Irish whips him into the barricade, the Hollow One hangs there with his arms hooked behind the barricade. Titus runs over and smashes him in the face with a hard forearm shot, then a chop to the chest and a couple of European uppercuts until Blades slumps to the padded mats.

4....5....6....

Titus walks behind a crawling Blades, he grabs him by the hair and hauls him to his feet then rolls him back into the ring. Titus calmly rolls back into the ring then plants an elbow on Blade's chest. He jumps to his feet then drops a knee to his forehead, he covers him....

1.....

Tyrone easily kicks out. A - Go Blades Go- chant starts to build as Titus applies a head lock on the downed Hollow One. Tyrone grabs Titus's arm and slips out behind him, he transitions to a crossface submission move on Titus! The champions eyes are wide as the hold is clenched on tight! Akiyama jumps down and asks Titus if he submits, Titus shakes his head as he starts a long crawl to the ropes...

Copeland: A deep Crossface on the champion, he has to get to those ropes or this could be it! Will Titus submit to Tyrone Blades here?

Cohen: I believe Tyrone caught the champion by surprise here with this quick submission hold, Titus has to figure out a way out of this.

Titus is making no progress to the ropes as sweat starts pouring down his forehead now. His face is turning red now as Blade's is relentless with the crossface! Titus quickly presses down with his free hand and turns both men over, Titus has him pinned now....

1.....2......

Blades flips him back over but releases the hold, quickly flips to his back and applies a dragon sleeper with a Muta lock...STREET DREAMS!! Titus is in far worse shape now as he's locked in Blade's finishing submission hold! The fans are chanting for the champion to tap, Akiyama is close by to see if Titus will survive! Titus raises his hand, he looks like he's about to tap but he clutches Akiyama's pant leg instead. He lets go and starts to claw at the canvas, trying to get any kind of traction, but he's making no progress. He's now getting droopy eyed, his arms are like noodles now. Akiyama reaches down and lifts the champion's arm, it falls to the mat.

Akiyama turns and points....

1.....

He picks up his arm again, the exact same result, it flops to the mat like a dead fish.

2.....

Akiyama picks up his hand, it drops! But it clutches Akiyama's pant leg again! Titus rips the entire pant leg off and starts hyping up and shaking! Akiyama can't believe he just lost half of his pants as a bit of his bright red underwear is showing from his leg now. Titus crawls with all of his might, but he's barely making progress, he takes the ripped pant leg and throws it at the bottom rope, it wraps around and he grabs the other side. He pulls both men to the ropes with one last ounce of power! He grabs the ropes and lets out a big sigh as Blades has to release the hold. Both men are laying on the mat now, a lot of energy used in the last few moments.

Cohen: This is why Titus has been champion for over 800 days people! What a genius move to get to the ropes! That's how a ring general thinks! Survival first, what instincts!

Connor: Well, it's not 800 days Jack, but if he keeps thinking like that then there's nobody that will stop him! The referee's ripped pant leg saves Titus from losing his title! Wow!

Copeland: It looks like Blades has reached his feet first and is on the attack here, the Eurasian Championship is just within his grasp now, can he finish Titus off here?!

Blades drops an elbow on Titus, he kips up, then drops another elbow, kip up, another elbow, kip up, another elbow, kip up, one last elbow! The fans cheer loud for that series of moves! Blades hooks the leg for the pin....

1.....2......

Titus barely kicks out! He rolls to his stomach. Blades hooks his feet under Titus's armpits and flips him over then bridges back, hooking his own legs over Titus's for a tight folding pin....

1.....2.......

Titus kicks out!

Blades waits for Titus to get to his feet, he jumps on Avison's shoulders and does a victory roll.....

1.....2.....

Titus kicks out! But just barely! Blades nods as he can feel the champion getting weaker with the kick outs! He stands a few feet away, shaking and willing Titus to reach his feet. Titus stands up, SUPERKICK to the face! quickly followed by the Kinshasa, but Blades MISSES the Kinshasa and Titus hits Blades with the TIT DROP!!

Copeland: Tit Drop! Tit Drop! This is it!!!

Titus falls on Tyrone for the cover.....

1...2.....3


BOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!​

Referee Akiyama is waving no, he's holding up two fingers, showing Blades kicked out at two.

Titus jumps to his feet in a rage, he grabs Akiyama by the front of the shirt and demands that he admits he count three. The referee growls at him and tells him he will be disqualified if he continues to abuse him. Titus turns to pick up Blades, but the Hollow One is on his feet!!! SUPERKICK to the face followed by Kinshasa!!!! CLICK CLACK!!!!

The fans erupt!!!

Copeland: Oh my god! Click Clack!! Click Clack!! This one is over!! Pin him Blades!!

Blades falls on Titus and hooks the leg....

1...

2...


TITUS AVISON KICKS OUT!!!!

Oooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh!!!!!!!!​

Everyone in the crowd had jumped to their feet, losing their mind as the champion survives! The camera catches a little boy, both of his hands pressed to his cheeks, in complete shock that Titus kicked out. Tyrone Blades rolls on to his back, pulling at his hair, he can't believe Titus kicked out. He sits up and looks at Titus, the champion still looks knocked out on the mat. He slowly makes it to his feet and stands just a few feet away, waiting for Titus to get to his feet again. He's yelling now, begging for Titus to get up, the champion stirs, he rolls to his side then stands up barely, SUPERKICK!! NO!! Titus dodges it and hits a reverse DDT! Both men remain down. Referee Akiyama has no choice but to start a double countout.

1....

2.....

3.....

4.....

5.....

6.....

7.....



Both men have barely moved....

8......

9......


Copeland: No! Not like this! This can't end like this!

Titus rolls out of the ring and on to his feet! He takes a couple of wobbly steps and falls to his knees. Tyrone Blades has barely made it to his feet in the ring, but he spies where Titus is, Referee Akiyama has started his outside count now. Tyrone nods then bounces off the ropes, he does a sideways dive through the middle ropes right at Titus, but Titus drops to his stomach and Tyrone slams right into the side of the announce table! Bam!! Blades rolls next to Titus, looking knocked out. Titus rolls in and out of the ring to break the count. He drops an elbow on the chest of Tyrone. He climbs up on the announce table, he jumps and hits a nice legdrop right on Blades! Titus lays there for a moment, thinking. He rolls in the ring.

Connor: The stamina these men are showing is second to none. Both have hit their big finishers, both can barely stand on their feet, who will climb that mountain and take that chance...

Copeland: It looks like Titus is taking that chance Cat!! What is going through his mind? He's climbing the top rope! Don't do it! Don't do it Titus! Think of your career!

Titus stands on the top ropes, looking at the standing, anxious fans as he's facing a downed Blades on the padded mats, 15 feet down. He takes a moment to smile then jumps and does a shooting star corkscrew elbow drop..THE RED COMET! The impact sends him bouncing off of Blades and holding his elbow!

HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!! HOLY SHIT!!​

Copeland: OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a move by the champion!!! That was so risky by Titus on those padded mats, that's pure concrete just under there!!!!

Cohen: It just goes to show how much this match means to him!! He probably shortened his career by five years just now!


Titus picks up a sweaty, limp Blades and rolls him in the ring. Akiyama is at the 7 count now and Titus rolls in after. Titus keeps rolling until he's on top of Blades, he hooks the leg and whips his head back with his eyes tightly shut...

1......

2......


Tyrone Blades gets a shoulder up!!!!

CHEEEER!!!! GO BLADES GO!!! GO BLADES GO!!!!​

Copeland: He kicked out! He kicked out! This place is going bananas! What is it going to take to put these guys away tonight?!?!

Akiyama is forced to start a double countout again as both men refuse to move on the mat, they're breathing hard and covered in sweat.

THIS IS AWESOME!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!​

Titus gives Blades a weak backhand slap on the chest of Blades while laying down, the Hollow one does the same in return.

Akiyama is at 6 now as both men stir.

Titus climbs the ropes at one side of the ring, Blades climbs the ropes and both men are on their feet. They walk to the center of the ring, wobbly and beat up. The crowds are going nuts now as both men look in opposite directions, acknowledging the crazy noise coming from the crowds, they look back at each other, sweat pouring off of them. Titus reaches out his hand for a handshake, Blades goes to shake it but Titus fires off a right hand, Blades returns a left and right! Titus with a right and left followed by a European uppercut, Blades is numb now as he bounces off of the ropes and cracks Titus with a hard head butt! Both men lean on each other as they seem out! After a few moments in this position Titus pushes off Blades and looks at him wide eyed with determination! He jumps and attempts a hurricurana but Blades pushes his legs away, Titus does a backflip and lands on his feet! Blades throws a SUPERKICK but Titus dodges and goes behind Blades, he rolls him back and for a pin....

1.....

2.....


Blades forces his legs up and flips Titus frontward, pinning his arms, Blades hooks both of his legs....

1....

2....

Titus pushes with his arms rolling them backwards again, but he keeps rolling and picks Blades right up and german suplexes him right into the top turnbuckle! Blades stumbles forward and Titus catches him with the TIT DROP!!!

Titus uses Blades pin attempt from earlier and hooks his feet under Blades armpits and flips him over, he does a back bridge hooking his own legs over Blades', folding him right in half for a pin attempt....

1.....

2.....

Copeland: Oh great just who we need.

Cohen: This will spice things up.

Avison jumps up and breaks up the pin, he turns to Blades and mouths “Sorry” and rolls out of the ring. He runs up the ramp and past Vis Imperium. He stares at Cooper who nods his head and disappears backstage leaving

Connor: What on Earth? We've just seen one of his best performances of his career and he runs away like a coward.

Cohen: You have to look after number one.

The referee has called the bell for a no contest. Justin Cooper is at the top of the ramp as Xander LeBelle, Andrew Adonis and Mark Keaton head to the ring. Inside Blades and Jones are back to back. The three men stand on each edge of the mat. They're milking every moment. Boo's reign down but VI love it.

Keaton with the biggest smile on his face he punks out Jones who shouts at VI. The men rush the ring. Xander gives the Rose's Thorn to Blades who crashes to the mat. The three of them drag Jones out of the ring and stamp on him. They throw him in a heap towards the commentators.

Now the three are on the edge of the mat again. They look to Cooper.

Cooper: Well, Ty. I have to admire you. You stuck around like a man, unlike Titus who fled like the mouse he is. Let's get this over with.

The men rush the ring again. They grab Blades again but he starts to fight back. Suddenly the crowd start cheering, the camera pans to reveal running through the crowd is the masked person. They jump the barricades and slide into the ring.

He dives at LeBelle knocking him down. Blades is able to grab Adonis. Click. Clack. He's thrown out the ring. Keaton is double teamed by the two men. Click. Clack. He's thrown out the ring. Jones has made himself back in the ring. He has a microphone in hand.

Jones: This what you want fucker?

Blades gives the Click Clack to LeBelle who is in the middle of the ring. The masked person climbs the turnbuckle and the crowd is going nuts.

Cooper: Ah yes, the famed man in the Black Mask. At least we don't need to hide ourselves.

Jones: You dense fucker! That's not a black mask. It's red!

The crowd goes crazy at this.

Copeland: No way! It can't be!

Cohen: I doubt it!

It is! He takes the mask off and throws it to the crowd. The trademark smile can be seen by all in the crowd. Cooper is furious. He leaps. Red Comet on LeBelle! Blades looks the most surprised person in the whole arena. Especially after tonight’s match.

Connor: Ladies and gentlemen. WZCW was holding out for a hero. Here he is! The masked man is Titus.

LeBelle is thrown out the ring as Vis Imperium retreat to the back. The crowd is going crazy as Jones, Blades and Titus hold their hands up together in the ring. The WZCW logo appears in the corner.
 
Credits

Steamboat Ricky versus The One Big Will - Ech
King For A Day - Prophet
Milenko v Armando - Spidey
Justin Cooper Open Invitational - KJ
Titus versus Tyrone Blades - Jeff
Eve v Batti v Callie Clark (KFAD Qualifier) - Milenko
Tastic v Sparx - Jeff
Gordito + Saboteur v Alhazred and Matlock - Ty
EurAsian battle royale - Jeff
Jobber Battle Royal - Lee
Segments - Various

Hope you enjoyed the show! Big thanks to all those who helped and allowed their characters to be used.

And congratulations to Dave. He had no idea. We originally had it as just an interview and pulled a switch right as the show was posted so Dave never saw that Constantine was being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Hopefully he reads the show. Well deserved.
 
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