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"Better Then You" by Metallica plays as a montage of video footage from both PWA and Rebel Pro play, showing the superstars from both shows in action.. the montage goes for about forty seconds before the scene switches to Mark Sommers standing in front of five huge 50 inch HD TV screens that are set with two above the other three in a pyramid setting with the logo Crossroads hanging above the top two TVs.
Chamelion: Greetings and welcome to another episode of Crossroads. Lots to talk about, and little time to do it, so right away, let's find out what happened at Rebel Pro last week!
Here is Jenny
Jersey sitting in the same plush leather arm chair, only her outfit having
changed. She is wearing a blue Rebel Pro golf shirt that is about two sizes too
small but then again she knows exactly what she is doing. Her hair is pulled
back into a ponytail at the base of her skull and her skirt is about three
inches above her knee in the seated position. Jenny sports a clipboard in her
hand, having traded in the index cards for a more professional look.
Jenny Jersey: "So this week we start the show off good with a cowardly
attack by PWA's Grizzly Beer Champion, former Rebel Pro Aggression Champion, and
current Demi-God member Johnny Maverick. Such a haneous attack on a well loved
individual signing autographs but what can you expect from someone of Maverick's
caliber."
She purses lips as a check is made beside something on the clipboard.
"Next we have a brief segment in which we finally found out who the thief
was that stole the one hundred signed Chad Kurtis 8 x 10s. I am positive that
reprocussions will be felt and quickly."
Another mark on the paper.
"One of my favorite wrestlers here now and a woman nearly after my own
former profession, Marina Blue came out to take on the former #1 Contender to
the World Title, The Freak. This matchup went back and forth with Freak having
scouted Marina's tactics and wearing the cup to protect his privates, publicly.
However it would not be enough as the match from last week still had its grip on
Freak and Marina's finisher was just a bit too much. Marina able to get the win
after hitting her Dirt Pipe Milkshake. It was later learned that Freak was
fighting with a mild concussion and will not be wrestling on the upcoming show
to give him time to recover."
"The owner of Rebel Pro came out next to have the Chad Kurtis contract
signing in front of the fans where both men wanted it to take place. After all
terms were met the contract was signed keeping Chad Kurtis here for another two
years. However, the contract signing was not enough as both men shook hands on
the deal in the gesture of two Southern gentlemen. Chad stayed out to once again
ask Chris Casino if he would accept the Last Man Standing stipulation at
American Anarchy and to inform Marcus Marion that he was coming back for that
title."
She takes a tiny sip of water before making two checks on the clipboard.
"The next matchup saw Jacob Venar becoming the new #1 Contender to the
Aggression title after defeating Duncan Aries in a very close contest. Both men
went back and forth, holding nothing back but Jacob was able to hit his
finisher, the Spread My Wings to cover Duncan for the pin and the win. However,
things would not end there as the mysterious man would come out, not physically,
but would use his voice over the speakers instead to taunt Duncan. This man of
mystery left Taylor's shirt at Duncan's feet after the lights came back up and I
can say that Duncan is fighting with a new intensity here and when he gets his
hands on this man, I don't think it will be pretty."
She clears her throat.
"The main event was next with Chris Casino taking on the undefeated JT
Whiplash. Both men went at this match without using a bit of hardcore, Chris
wanted it that way and JT was willing to oblige. However, some fans may have
forgotten the fact that JT was jumped earlier when the show was first starting
giving the crafty Casino a major advantage. It is my opinion only that the Demi-Gods
talk a good game and may commit to something but are just crafty enough to work
around their promises. Anyone dealing with them in the future would do well to
remember that. Casino was able to pull out the victory in this match, ending
Whiplash's undefeated streak which means we will be hearing him crow about this
for months to come. After the match Marcus Marion came out to toot his own horn
a bit. He talked about the fans, put them down, showed highlights of the Triple
Threat, talked down to JT Whiplash and made everyone think he is a much better
individuala than he really is. There is no doubt of his ability, but his
arrogance will cost him the title soon, will it be Whiplash that takes the title
from him? I sure hope so."
She flips the page before taking a sip of water.
"Now onto
next week's card as we get set for another hour of action on Durham TV here in
the state of North Carolina. In a match a long time in the making we have
Vincent Black taking on the newly resigned Chad Kurtis."
She adjusts herself in the chair.
"As many of you know this match will be one of the best all year. Chad
Kurtis was once a part of a faction bent on destroying the Extreme Elite of
which Vincent Black was a part of. There is no love lost here between these two
men and look for this to escalade into violence within the first seconds of the
match. Vincent Black cannot stand the air that Chad Kurtis breathes and I'm
willing to bet that the feeling is mutual. I don't think Vincent has ever
forgiven Chad for almost single handedly destroying the Extreme Elite and this
week he gets his revenge."
A sip of the tasty water.
"In the second match, The Foot Knives look to pick up their first win as
they take on the Demi-Gods in the form of Krusty Kid Paul and Johnny Maverick.
These four men have no history, that I am aware of, so we shall see if Senior
and Junior can step up their game this week and hand the Demi-Gods a sound
defeat."
A check.
"In the main event, we have the World Champion Marcus Marion taking on
Young Money's Jer$ey in a non title matchup that promises to spike the ratings.
Marcus is the current champion and Jer$ey was the champion up in NAPW, this
promises to be a fun match to watch. Well, that does it for the Rebel Pro recap
portion of the show, hope you've enjoyed it..."
She blows a kiss to the camera.
"Mwah"
Chamelion: Now, normally Joe Boxer would be here now to
talk about Rampage, but some travel issues came about, so for tonight the review
comes from yours truly. Rampage
began with Simon Kalis, still suspended, worming his way into the arena to meet
up with an old friend, Peter Ebdon. However,
this Peter was a fake, and Kalis took it upon himself to savagely attack the
mysterious intruder, and broke his face on a urinal in the bathroom.
Chamelion: Ok, first things first. Simon Kalis, you are
suspended, and your actions are not justified.
Upon your return to the PWA, when and IF that happens, you will be
responsible for the repairs to a bathroom we do not own.
Thank you. Anyway, onward,
the opening match of the evening was a battle royal of all the new rookies
recently signed to the PWA. Our
break out star for this match was Jeff Savage, with a double elimination of Hype
and Kyle Stevenson.
Chamelion: Our next match, for the PWA TV title saw the
champion, Joshua Danielson successfully defend his title against the Monster
Deacon Frost. This was Frost’s
second TV championship match in a month, and he still has not figured out the
dynamic to secure that belt for more than a week.
If I may suggest, perhaps Frost should consider a tag team partner and
learn some new tricks, it may be the key to his future success in this business.
Chamelion: A backstage segment comes next with Simon
pleading to Joe Boxer to be reinstated. Kalis
went so far as to threaten to quit, switch to Rebel Pro and just about any
measure he could think of, but Boxer did not back down.
Good man. Still, whatever the
letter that Kalis handed Boxer said, you can be sure it will have huge
ramifications in the future. On a
personal note, no one man is the ‘ratings’ of any show… not even yours
truly, and darn it I tried.
Chamelion: Back to wrestling, the next contest was a tag
team match with the number one contender to the PWA World title, Lucious Starr,
teaming up with Blake Witcroft to go against Cody Bogard and Jacob Collins.
Jacob and Witcroft have history and Starr needed to have a strong showing
going into Out of Control against Laura Estella… but such was not the case.
Jacob Collins continued his winning ways with an upset pin over Lucious
Starr, both proving that Collins is an up and coming superstar, and a threat to
Johnny Maverick’s Grizzly Beer title, and that Lucious had better get his game
plan straight.
Chamelion: More interesting situations backstage.
This new Hype personality seems to be in line with Masakaz and Matthew
Engel, with a mouth that may get him into trouble.
I’m reserving opinion on this for the time being.
Chamelion: Matt Stone vs Bruce Cable is up next.
Now we all know I do not have a fond feeling for Matt Stone, but his
recent streak has been … not so good, and even I, who have faced him in the
ring before, questions the reason for the sudden steep decline of a man who is
really talented. So it was with a
nod of appreciation to see Matt Stone capture the victory over Bruce. Perhaps
this will be the start of his winning ways again.
Chamelion: Ok,
again we go backstage. I’m glad I
pay these guys by the show and not by the appearance.
For a suspended individual, Simon Kalis has more air time then we have
had shows. In this segment, Masakaz
and Kalis come face to face. Again,
I have to add in that I do not appreciate guns in the PWA.
This is a business of wrestling, and while it does go to the extreme, I
can not condone the presence of fire arms. I
will be discussing with the board of directors this issue, and there will be
consequences. Anyway, my personal
tirade aside, Kalis and Masakaz have heated words, and Kalis no longer
recognizes Masakaz as his son… as well as questioning why he would align
himself with Matthew Engel. Masakaz
counters, questioning Kalis’ decision to allow Danielson and Lucious Starr to
be Knighted. Lots of talk of destiny
and scripture.
Chamelion: A good match between Riona Langly and THLove
ends with little surprise as Riona picks up yet another victory, cementing her
legacy and heading into Out of Control to defend her IC title against Cody
Bogard. Right after the match, we go
backstage… AGAIN… this time with Johnny Maverick, the PWA GB champion and
Matthew Engel.
Chamelion: Maverick offers his support to Engel, who turns
it down, instead mocking Maverick for being with Laura Estella.
I’d suggest you watch the segment yourself to understand it all… but
it appears that Maverick is attempting to ally himself with both the Undisputed
Champion and the Virus of the PWA… is he looking for back up, knowing his
championship is well at stake this coming Sunday?
Chamelion: Back to the ring, what was supposed to be a huge
tag match between Masakaz and his Master, Matthew Engel against the Cowgirls
From Hell, was shortlived due to the interference of one Wild Chylde, Ai Mei
Montrose.. who seems to have it out for the Cowgirls!
Chamelion: In our main event of the night, Johnny Maverick
went one on one against Jethro Hayes. Maverick
held his own, but was not enough to put down the Southern Hero, with Jethro
putting the finishing touches on another excellent match.
Post match, however, Matthew Engel had a bit to say to Jethro, Watch.
Engel's headset drops as Hayes gets up to his feet. He
celebrates his victory over the GB Champion as Engel circles the ring. Engel
steps inside the ring, a microphone in his hand.
Matthew Engel: Jethro.. you wrestled well
tonight, and you were able to beat Maverick again. But, do you really think
you'll be able to beat Masakaz at Out of Control? And.. do you really think that
under my wing, you'll be able to defeat Johnny again?
Jethro is nodding his head up and down repeatedly. The fans are cheering for
him, a "Jethro!" chant erupting in some of the front rows. It seemed,
for a moment, he was back to his old roots. But, there are always new rivalries,
new beginnings.
Matthew Engel: I've wielded battles with you
both mentally and physically. I've taken you past your limit and defeated you,
as you have done to me. But.. you refused to be engaged in the Pantheon war, and
thus you haven't earned your fucking stripes yet. You're not a warrior, you're
not a hero. You were the guy who was lucky enough to catch me off-guard. You
were the guy who imprisoned Simon Kalis for your own obsession. There are a few
people who have earned my undying respect around here, but you're not one of
them. But, that can change.
Starr and Danielson have entered the ring, to make sure that Engel doesn't try
anything. Maverick is back to his feet. Masakaz climbs into the ring. The Order
of Chaos.. against this seemingly new group.
Matthew Engel: I was a fan of the Order of Chaos
at one point, when they were just a tag team trying to be the best the company
had ever seen. They had their place on Chaos, and it was fun to watch. But now?
Kalis has been the one poisoning your minds, telling you tales of true evil and
convincing you that I'm sort of plague upon the PWA. All three of you might not
have even had a career here if it wasn't for me. I have helped put this company
back on the map since 2008 and you all scorn me for it? Why? Because I walk a
different path? You don't know how my mind works, how I tick, and that scares
you.
And now, the Order of Chaos has grown into a laughable group of misfits who are
nothing but toys and weapons for Simon Kalis. Well.. let it be known that us
three will be here to counter that and make sure that this new faction, this
group of posers, will continue to be a laughing stock and will recognize us as
the upper echelon of this business. Your troubles are just beginning.
Engel drops the mic and they exit without any retaliation from the new Order of
Chaos.
Chamelion: So it heats up, with Matthew Engel declaring war against the new, somewhat weak faction of the Order of Chaos. A lot is at stake for everyone leading into Out of Control… and by the looks of it, whomever gains control first, is going to come out victorious.
Chamelion: Out of Control airs this Sunday, and is shaping up to be one amazing event. With the impact that Rampage had this week, the resulting concoction of turmoil is bound to explode in someone’s face. Remember too, that the power of the matches is out of the control of the PWA and put into the control of you, the fans. You’ll decide every match stipulation and perhaps, control someone’s destiny and future.
Chamelion: The opening bout
is a three on three tag team match, with the winning team earning individual TV
title shots over the course of June. Jamie
Brody, Tai 'Nitro' Tolium, & Bruce Cable will face off against
Xan Vaxman, Emanuel Cole, & Matt Stone.
None of these men are known allies, but the question is, will they be
able to work as a team, to earn a potential shot at the TV title, and with that,
an even greater chance for the World title?
Also, the three stipulations for this match could be very important to
the outcome.
Chamelion:
Speaking of the TV title, Joshua managed to find a way to upset Deacon
Frost, and now has one title defense under his belt.
Jeff Savage has earned the right at Out of Control to challenge for the
belt, but faces an uphill climb as Danielson has finally found his stride.
Chamelion: Johnny Maverick
has achieved quite a record holding the Grizzly Beer title, and wants to keep
that streak alive. He’ll have a
tough time though, as he defends against the man who beat him less then a month
ago in Rebel Pro, Jacob Collins, and the man who beat Jacob for the TV title a
few weeks ago in Blake Witcroft. Considering
the history, Maverick appears to be on the bottom portion of the totem pole, and
will have his work cut out for him if he wishes to walk out of Out of Control
with his title intact.
Chamelion: Wild Chylde made
her much anticipated return last week, and now finds herself teaming with the
Old-New-Old Kyle Stevenson to challenge the Cowgirls from Hell for their PWA
Tag-team titles… but they are not in this alone. The odd pairing of Corey
Lazarus and Deacon Frost, getting his third title opportunity in a months time,
will be in their to sabotage the works and try to take the titles while the
animosity between Wild Chylde and Megan Nash Strader could spell both their
dooms.
Chamelion: Hmm, after meeting
Hype just a few days ago, it appears Matthew Engel already has a major grudge
against the rookie, helping to solidify my opinion that man can’t get along
with anyone.
Chamelion: Cody Bogard has
been on a streak since his debut, chalking up a good set of victories, but can
the man do something so few have? Top
Riona Langly? And I don’t mean in
the good way. Cody’s in for the
fight of his life, and Riona is likely to do what she always done, with success.
Chamelion: Now this I’d
call a grudge match; Jethro Hayes against Masakaz.
A lot is at stake with this match, but so much more is at stake no matter
the outcome
Chamelion: In our main event,
Lucious Starr has been granted a chance that comes to so few… to dethrone the
current world champion, Laura Estella. A
great deal of tension rests between these two, and Lucious has one final chance
to put up, or shut up, and most people do not give him much chance in doing so.
Chamelion: Remember, you can all go to PWA.COM and vote on the stipulations for each match… you decide what the PWA superstars will do, and you may very well decide their fates. It’s out of their control and into yours.
The scene opens up on resident
interviewer Lean Bean Miller, who sits in a nice chair beneath the AoWF banner.
He turns to the camera, a smile upon his face.
Lean Bean: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the interview segment of AoWF
Crossroads. I'm your host, "Lean" Bean Miller, and I'm excited for our
guest this week. Last week, we interviewed the lovely, talented Undisputed
Champion, Miss Laura Estella. Tonight, we talk with her recently confirmed
opponent for Out Of Control, Lucious Starr. Lucious, good to have y...
Lean Bean turns, Lucious not seated beside
him. He turns to the camera, awkward, as the cameraman motions to him off
camera.
Lean Bean: It seems Lucious is missing... he was just here a secon...
Lucious Starr: Sorry, Bean. Had to grab
my champagne. Idiots around here don't know what the hell a bottle of fucking
alcohol looks like, all of them sticking to cans of Grizzly Beer... fucking
marks...
Lean Bean: Um... well, Mr Starr. Good to have you.
Lucious Starr: Good to be here, Beany Boy. Good to be here.
Lean Bean: Lucious, you recently were named as Laura Estella's number one
contender for Out Of Control, but you two have had a war of words similar to
that of Laura and Kalis last month. However, as we noticed at Rampage last week,
Laura took it one step further and actually assaulted you in the ring. How are
you feeling?
Lucious Starr: I'm feeling that Laura
Estella is a stupid bitch who has no idea what the hell she's getting into. The
problem is, Bean, that the idiot thought our match at Out Of Control was
supposed to be some kind of personal war. But the facts sit right in front of
her; she made the challenge, not me. I accepted on the thought that Kalis would
be standing as Champion, not her. She remembered a verbal agreement between us,
decided to stick to it, and the match was set- pending Board approval, but as we
all know, we have that now. The problem is that after RPM II, Laura saw me not
as a challenger who had a verbal agreement with her, but as a member of the
Order of Chaos. And thus, she decided to make a business deal into a personal
war, inflicting damage upon me in hopes that I wouldn't be a threat to her at
Out Of Control. The problem is, she started something that I intend on
finishing.
Lean Bean: But you have to face Laura Estella while still being injured- we can
see the bandages still around your waist. How are you planning on taking Estella
out if you're less than a hundred percent?
Lucious Starr: How am I going to defeat Laura Estella at less than full health? That's
like asking an injured wolf how it's going to fend against the chicken that
pecked its leg. Laura had the audacity to inflict these wounds on me, and I have
the chance to get retribution- justice, if you will. I've got a match that I can
use to inflict Hell's Wrath upon Laura, unleashing justice that Joe BoXer is
less than able to do nowadays.
Lean Bean: Whoa, whoa. Joe BoXer has been doing an extraordinary job as far as
leading...
Lucious Starr: Don't defend that sex
maniac for a decent boss. Look at the decisions he's made recently. Laura
Estella, for one, gets a shot at the Money In The Bank Tourney for the World
Championship, which she shared with Matt Stone. And considering, I think there
was some payoff going on in that category. And then the Cowgirls From Hell give
Joe a decent three way to get themselves a spot in the Tag Team Championship
match at RPM II, managing to turn Jethro Hayes into a blubbering bitch and
turning him against us. And you want to talk about fair? Riona Langly gets a
shot at defending her Intercontinental Championship record, simply by asking for
it. And yet Matt Stone has to FIGHT to use his rematch, and doesn't get a chance
to break Mav's streak before he breaks Stone's record. You tell me how the hell
that's fair. You want to know why women hold most of the titles in this fed?
It's because Joe BoXer is playing favorites, and he likes the p*ssy payout he's
been getting recently.
Lean Bean: That's... a little over the line, I think. But... moving on, you do
have your title match at Out Of Control coming up. The fans have a choice of
three match types to pick from, and I believe you have information on this?
Lucious Starr: Well, a little birdie told
me that one of the match types is an I Quit match. Which, by the way, I
mentioned to the Board myself. You see, I feel that Laura has had her time in
the spotlight, grabbing the World Title in her lucky run at Who's The Man? and
then defending it against Simon Kalis at RPM II. But with her attack on me last
week, I feel it only right I get a chance to not only take her championship from
her, but also humiliate her while doing it. To hear that cocky little bitch
scream the two most humbling words in this business, and lose her title doing
it... I feel it would finally put an end to her being so damn overconfident in
the ring.
Lean Bean: Well, I don't know all that. I mean, she beat five people to gain the
Undisputed Championship...
Lucious Starr: Seriously? You want to go
there, do you? Okay, let's break it down. Kyle Stevenson- a former Television
Champion and someone who pops in and out more often than the Sommers family.
Bubba J, former Global Champion and Chaos brand enforcer, someone who is more
suited to inbreeding than wrestling. Matt Stone, a name that used to mean
something in this business, but has quickly become the empty sound that
"Shadow Starr" once held. Ryan Ross, the former Global and Tag Team
Champion, a man who should have been in the final match but got low blowed by
our "champ" in the semi-final match of the night. And then there's
Riona...
That idiot. You know, I knew she'd pass the torch eventually, I just thought
she'd be a little smarter about it. I mean, she basically gives the match up, to
a fucking rookie, because they're "friends". Seriously? "Oh, I
was tired of being a warrior." Bullshit, Riona. If that was true, how do
you explain your match against Marxx at RPM II? That was anything but a
"wrestler's" match, she gave that match more than she gave fucking
Raizzor, all over some stupid record. Honestly? Wrestlers fight their entire
careers to say they've been World Champion, fight to be the best in the business
and hold the prize that says as much, and yet she goes for the booby prize.
Lean Bean: But what about her defense against Kalis?
Lucious Starr: Her match with Simon Kalis?
The guy who had more important things on his mind, like a treacherous son and a
failing faction? The guy who didn't care if he won that night or not, since he
knows being the 2010 Who's The Man? Tourny winner will mean plenty more title
shots before his time is up? That Simon Kalis? Please. Simon held back, simply
pushing Estella to her limits to test her out. If he wanted to beat her, wanted
to be champion right then, I wouldn't be in this situation. But now, Laura
doesn't have that satisfaction. Laura gets to face the untamed fury of Hades,
the wrath that comes with making a business deal into something personal. My
ONLY goal in my career, the ONLY thing I care about in this business, is
becoming the Undisputed World's Heavyweight Champion. And after what she did
last week, NOTHING will hold me back from unleashing hell on that self-centered
piece of garbage. She may be some Self~Inflicted Drama, but when the dust
settles at Out Of Control, it will be the Starr-Inflicted Injuries that make her
the FORMER Undisputed Champion. Mark my words, Lean Bean, Laura Estella WILL NOT
leave Out Of Control as the Undisputed Champion. Even if I have to eliminate her
from the roster entirely.
Lean Bean: That's... a little harsh...
Lucious Starr: Harsh is making her tap out. Harsh is inflicting damage to
her physical form. What I am going to do to Laura? Can only be described as
poetic justice.
Lucious tips his chair, walking off in anger. Lean Bean Miller gulps,
turning to the camera.
Lean Bean: Well... That's, uh... all the time we have, folks. Tune in to Out Of
Control, LIVE on Pay-Per-View, May 23rd. For AoWF, I'm Lean Bean Miller, signing
off!
Jenny Jersey: "JT Whiplash is a very talented individual
who came into Rebel Pro with a major bang. He was undefeated until this most
recent show, but due to extenuating circumstances was defeated at the hands of
Chris Casino. However, JT is still the Aggression Champion. Week before last he
was able to retain the belt against Johnny Maverick in a barbed wire steel
cage."
"JT is a long time veteran of this sport having fought in many such places
like Rebel Pro events are held. He has told me that he has even fought in front
of a crowd that was pushing fifty for its attendance. But no matter the number
in attendance, JT will give his all for the fans, for the match, and for the
chance to pull his life back up to where it once was. JT is a man with many
demons, but his Rebel Pro stint is exorcising them from his life. Here's to JT
and may he crush the bug that is Marcus Marion when they finally meet in a one
on one match."
She holds up the glass as we fade.
Chamelion: This week’s superstar spotlight goes to someone quite deserving. Riona Langly. Not only is she a multiple champion, but once she gets hold of a title, it takes a crowbar to pry it away from her. Her short reign as PWA World Champion can only be accredited to the turmotoulous battle she had to endure against not one, but five individuals in the same evening. I personally feel she’d already be back hunting the world title, if she had not let her ego over being the longest reinging Intercontinental champion, get in the way. Riona is one of the few superstars to have a solid two and a half year run in the PWA, with very little time away from the ring. Sunday she faces Cody Bogard, defending her IC title yet again, and then the next night will see her on Crossroads, facing off against J.T. Whiplash.
Chamelion: And now it’s
time for Rumor control, and here are the facts.
Shortly after being informed that J.T Whiplash would appear on Crossroads
next week, we were told he had to bow out. Instead, Riona Langly will be
competing against Jacob Venar. Hopefully
we will have a superstar spotlight on Jacob next week, before his match.
Chamelion: Due to Simon Kalis’
attack, Peter Ebdon has indeed been terminated from the PWA, as the allegations
were proven true. Simon will still
face heavy fines for his destruction of property, however.
Chamelion: There has been
some heat against me for my comments last week about Matthew Engel.
While I indeed was involved in his reinstatement with the courts and PWA
officials, my personal opinion stands, and I feel that Engel should stick to his
word, despite the ending of the match not being exactly verbatim to the rulings.
It’s no secret I am not one of his biggest fans, and if he really wants
to get his panties in a bunch about my comments, he can come talk to me himself.
Chamelion: Voting for Out of
Control is hitting the tens of thousands with the fanbase eager to control the
fates of the PWA Superstars. I can
only guess as to the final choices by Sunday, and what it means for all
involved.
Chamelion: The PWA would like to welcome”The Emerald Phoenix” Emily Corlen and Wild Chylde Ai Mei Montrose to the roster. We also are pleased to welcome back the Sunshine Warrior, as well.
Chamelion: Also,
congratulations to Chad Kurtis and The Freak for winning the Best Match of April
Award. And Owner Larry Gordon was
asked by a friend of his to host Rebel's American Anarchy event, in America's
capital of Washington, D.C.; he has agreed so this year, American Anarchy 2010
will be held in our Nation's Capital.
Chamelion: Finally, Rebel Pro is actively seeking new talent to help their roster grow. I actually do encourage a couple PWA Superstars to talk to Larry Gordon about making appearances in Rebel Pro to strengthen their roster and promote more interbrand competition. Hmmm… a southern federation, interbranding….. yeah, not going there. Anyway, next up are our two promos by this weeks competitors, Marcus Marion and Corey Lazarus.
And we open up to
Cleveland, (Cleavage) Ohio. This, of course, is the favorite city of Rebel Pro's
World Heavyweight Champion "The Revolutionary" Marcus Marion. For the
PWA kids, this is the standard hotspot Marion likes to retreat to when he needs
to detox.
And so he does as he sits in a Victorian House, specifically inside the master
bedroom. On top of the king sized bed is a pair of Black Stacy Adams shoes, a
gold Fendi watch (a shout-out to our Italian friends, worldwide), a
short-sleeved white shirt (with gold cuff links) and Marcus Marion, himself.
Guess he has plans for later, huh?
The Rebel Pro World title is nowhere to be found, then again, why would it?
Larry Gordon in his infinite wisdom has decided to send his World Champion to do
a joint promotion match with sister-fed, PWA. Nicole Rhodes sits down at a desk,
feet propped up as she looks through a small personal computer. The Wi-Fi
connection, ladies and gents, is out of this world.
The two begin to banter as the cameras are rolling.
NICOLE RHODES: So, Marcus, you wrestle in one of the most dangerous matches
known-to-man, you retain the World title, then you are purposely left off the
card for this coming week's Aggression, my thinking is that Gordon KNOWS you are
cash cow, it's in his best interest for you to heal. But now, you ARE booked to
wrestle a promotional match at this so-called "Crossroads" what gives?
Still wincing a bit from the pain of being thrown, repeatedly, into a barbed
wife ladder, Marion answers his number one cheerleader.
MARCUS MARION: It's nothing more than Rebel Pro hazing, that's all. Heh, I still
have something to "prove" to the Rebel fanbase. It's not everyday a
man comes into an org, unknown, then turns that ENTIRE organization on its ear,
less than three full months, mind you. Gordon wants to see what I'm made of. If
I can handle the same sort of schedule those old-timers used to bellow about
before there were guaranteed contracts in this sport. While I'm not exactly
wrestling three-hundred days a year, carving Idaho potatoes for dinner in some
piss ant hotel, getting lacerated with barbed wire, coming within an INCH of my
life, then less than two weeks later wrestling some guy I've never heard of,
yeah, Nic, I'd say that for DAMN sure measures up. But that's okay. Like all
great magicians, I'll pull a rabbit out of the hat.
Nicole, crossing her legs, fidgeting around with her glasses, adds in.
NICOLE RHODES: That's an interesting spin on things. Still, we've never done
anything quite like this - what's your plan of attack? Do you have a strategy
for this guy...
Nicole looks down at the PC before her, the name "Corey Lazarus" pops
up.
...Corey Lazarus?
MARCUS MARION: My plan of attack? How about trying the TRUTH on for size. At
least in front of a camera, and then I'm going to counter, reverse, and reverse
chinlock my way to victory. That's it. This isn't guerilla warfare. I don't need
a battleplan and some Agent Orange. My wrestling acumen, ring awareness and
dexterity is ALL that is needed.
Hey L-A-Z, just like your "unfinished" business in PWA, your acronym
is unfinished and is missing a letter, how about a vowel, like a "Y".
Yeah, that about FINISHES it. See, Corey, I don't have any REAL particular beef
with you. With a name like the "Premiere Attraction", in another time
and place you and I would possibly be close...
....Real close. After-all, the Demi Gods are ALWAYS looking to hire a luggage
boy.
Marion clicks his teeth together, then resumes.
Heh, you are treating the wrestling biz like the porn industry, you THINK
talking about how big your dick is, ala, rambling about your "wars"
with Matthew Engel, which if you ask me, were nothing more than after school
snowball fights, makes you hot shit. So you've bled by the gallons, you've
shared a ride in the ambulance together, and you've headlined a few - lesser PWA
shows. Let that shit go. Anyone impressed by that are delusional little trolls,
vicariously living a life, with their eyes closed, that will NEVER be theirs.
While I reserve the right to "stroke" anyone in the business that I
want, I for DAMN sure wouldn't do it to a guy aptly titled "The
Virus".
So you respect Engel, huh? And I here I thought you were the baddest
son-of-a-bitch in PWA. I mistook you for Darth Vader, when in reality you are
nothing more than Chancellor Palpatine, a frail, cowardly man, that hides behind
shady political dealings that has kept him in power way longer than the time
allotted. Yeah, I said it. While you were talking to Jethro Hayes at the time, I
couldn't help but overhear you "bragging" about the titles you've held
in the business. Intercontinental titles. World titles. Grizzly Beer titles, heh,
let me say that again, Grizzly Beer titles...Yeah, sounds just AS pathetic a
second time around.
Marion walks over to the bed, changing his shirt, then adding on the cuff links.
And you have the NERVE and the GALL to talk about your "hall-of-fame"
status? Hey bitchcakes, I would think a guy who wears the ugliest of polyester
blend and who has cut through the very seams of his organization like a hot
knife through butter, I guess I would think he WOULDN'T have a care in the world
about his picture hanging just an inch above Princess Diana's in some
enshrinement room, especially given the fact you publically announced anarchy
against your own people when you said, and I quote, "when Engel gets back,
all hell will break loose". In short, you are nothing more than a two-bit
terrorist Lazarus. Timoth Mcvey for the new generation. Unfortunately Uncle
Money Bags, the bomb didn't detonate and you don't seem to understand the rules
of the road.
You can't be a son-of-a-bitch to the core, then as well be respected. It's like
oil and water. It just doesn't mix. Me? You'll NEVER hear me say stupid shit
like that. I'll leave my "hall-of-fame" status for the historians to
either decide or ignore. The fact is, you want to whip out your resume like it's
something new. Sparky, it isn't. So DON'T bother. Mine, on the otherhand, you
might want to invest in a ballpoint and WRITE this down.
Heh, you just might learn something.
I captured the World title in less than three full months of active duty. And
while my motto has never been "It's me against the world" I did it in
the face of adversity you couldnt EVEN imagine. See, Rebel Pro is not a
federation condusive to a man of my MANY talents. When I walked through the
doors all I got was sneers and side-ways looks. Nobody, the janitor included,
could wrap their heads around why a "pretty boy" like me, would come
within two feet of a house full of societal misfits. It's a HARDCORE fed. And
I'm anything BUT hardcore...
...Or so they thought.
Marion places his Stacey Adams shoes on, the price is staggering, probably more
than your very life.
I put on five star, WRESTLING clinics with the likes of Chad Kurtis and Thomas
Young. I even managed to distract and carry the Freak from his day of slumming
it out in mediocrity to the BEST match he's EVER had. His number is written on a
bathroom stall somewhere in Parts Unknown, just in case you want to reference
check on that. I did this without the luxury of a ten count, disqualifiication,
and a sympathetic ref. In fact, I did it without my insurance policy: The rest
of the Demi-Gods. I managed to shake things up in the swampy waters of North
Carolina, so much so, some have even taken to calling me the "face" of
the company? But did I seek that title, like a hoe addicted to smack? No, unlike
yourself.
And I guess that's what makes our current situation so fascinating. Both of us
are wrestlers, thorough breds, if you will. Both enjoy catch-as-catch-can style
matches. But only ONE of us can and will win. I'm not going to sit here,
well...STAND here and tell you that you are going to be some sort of push-over.
No, I fully expect you to throw a few knuckle sandwhiches my way, Laz. But, get
this, when you've thrown all the Hail Mary's I ALLOW you to, when your tank is
just about on "E", after having thrown everything in your arsenal at
me...
...THAT's when I BEGIN.
That's when I show you that even though the PWA and Rebel Pro share the same
"umbrella", we are total STRANGERS to one another. Strangers in
culture, language, attitude and in moveset. I'm going to stretch you in places
that you NEVER knew you had. I'm going to do WHATEVER it takes, Lazarus, to
PROVE to you and to everyone of your PWA flunkies, glued to a monitor, that I am
fast approaching becoming the BIGGEST name currently in wrestling. You once
talked about a real-life attempt at creating Pearl Harbor inside of a wrestling
ring? Heh, no need for a smoke screen, nor a backdrop. I'm sprinting FULL speed
ahead. And I'm going to thrash you from pillar to post. I fully intend to make
you, how can I say this delicately...
...My BITCH.
You THINK you have it all figured out. You THINK you know it all. But the only
thing, L-A-Z-Y worse than someone who THINKS they know it all...
...Is someone who actually DOES.
An obvious reference to himself, the screen fades out on the blonde Rebel World
Heavyweight Champion, smirking with a devlishly.
[An
old fashioned, black and white film countdown begins rolling, the film
flickering and a beep heard after every digit.]
Chamelion: Well, that wraps it up for me here tonight. Now sit back and enjoy the match between Marion and Lazarus, and I’ll see you next week at the Crossroads. Goodnight.
Fade to the match.
Brian Rentfro: This week my money is on Corey Lazarus!
Corey Taylor: Hey, fine by me if you wanna give your money away! I’m all for Marcus Marion!
Brian Rentfro: Typical, siding with your own brand.
Corey Taylor: And you’re not?
DING! DING!
Eric Emerson: The following contest is scheduled for one fall.
The lights in the arena die, and the
ADC-Tron shows nothing but a black and white film countdown
A trio of drumrolls cue up Slayer's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," and the
guitars ring as the bass carries the main melody. Chug-chug-chug-chug goes both
guitars before going into the main melody along with the bass, and, at the
27-second mark, Corey Lazarus and Gregory Price emerge from the entrance
curtain, with Price chomping away on a stick of gum in his mouth and Corey
sipping on a bottle of Aquafina. Corey's eyes, as usual, stay hidden behind his
trademark pair of silver-rimmed Ray Ban's, and he hangs his arms at his sides
after he runs his fingers over his moustache and goatee.
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, baby!
Eric Emerson: Introducing at this time,
accompanied by Gregory Price...
Lazarus steps further onto the stage, turning around slowly to take a quick look
at the ADC-Tron before stopping at the end of the stage, his back to the ramp
and the ring before turning around. Price pats his client on the shoulder, and
then looks at the ADC-Tron with him.
Don't you know that I love you?!
Eric Emerson: He weighs in tonight at 230
pounds...
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, honey!
Don't you know that I'll ALWAYS be true?!
Eric Emerson: And standing at 6-foot-1...
Lazarus jogs in place at the end of the stage as the guitars duel into the start
of the chorus, shaking out his limbs, and then begins walking solemnly down the
ramp.
Oh, won't you come with me?
And take my hand?
Price points up at the ADC-Tron, focusing everybody's attention to images of
Laz's glory: dropping Demise head-first into a casket via the Mercury Driver to
claim the PWA World Heavyweight title at High Stakes '08; appearing in the ring
behind Scott Nash Strader and Matthew Engel when the lights return to normal at
Good Vs. Evil '08; and leaping up to grab Kyle Stevenson's neck, drilling his
knees into his back with a Lungblower as Viktor Stone powerbombs him down from
Unsanctioned '09.
Oh, won't you come with me?!
And walk this land?!
Eric Emerson: Hailing from Hollywood,
California...
The guitars divebomb, and Laz starts making his way down the ramp, looking out
around the arena, spying on every bit of the crowd in front of him.
PLEASE, TAKE MY HAND!!
The drums beat along as Corey bangs his head with them and the main melody of
the song returns, Lazarus taking a sip from his Aquafina as he stops halfway
down the ramp.
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, baby!
Don't you know that I love you?!
Eric Emerson: Hailing from Hollywood,
California...
Laz and Price jaw with some fans in the front row, and then continue making
their way down the ramp. The L-A-Z turns back around to watch himself on the
ADC-Tron, his trademark devilish smirk on his face as he walks backwards.
Eric Emerson: He is "The Premiere
Attraction"...
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida, honey!
Don't you know that I'll ALWAYS be true?!
Corey turns around to face the ring as they reach the bottom of the ramp, the
guitars dueling before the chorus, and then pulls himself up onto the apron,
placing one foot in the ring between the top and middle ropes, using one hand to
hold the top rope for balance and the other to cover his eyes as he scans the
crowd again. Price walks over to the ringsteps, scaling them with a cocky
swagger as he walks onto the apron next to Laz.
Eric Emerson: ...COREY LAZARUS!!!
Oh, won't you come with me?!
And take my hand?!
Lazarus steps into the ring and then walks to the middle of the ring, his hands
on his hips and his trademark devilish smirk on his face. Price steps in
afterwards, pointing the entire time to his client, applauding him. The music
keeps pounding away as Corey drops to a knee, his head bowed and a single fist
placed on the mat, his other hand resting on his knee.
Oh, won't you come with me?!
And walk this land?!
The guitars divebomb as Lazarus bobs his head to the beat of the drums,
breathing heavier and heavier as he does so.
PLEASE, TAKE MY HAND!!
Corey leaps to his feet as the main riff returns at the end of the chorus, his
arms spread out to his side after he rips his Ray Ban's off, turning his body
around to all sides of the arena as flashbulbs go off everywhere. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida"
fades into silence as Corey backs up to his corner, removing his Ray Ban's and
handing them off to Price. He adjusts the tape on his hands, and then stretches
his legs out using the middle ropes. Gregory steps out onto the apron, and then
walks down the steps, taking his place at ringside in Laz's corner.
Eric Emerson: And his opponent, weighing in at 233lbs, he hails from Atlanta, Georgia… he is the Rebel Pro World Champion; Marcus Marion!
Marcus comes down to the ring, his Rebel title over his shoulder and he nods towards Corey Lazarus. He steps into the ring and hands his title to a technician at ringside and gets ready.
Corey Taylor: In all seriousness, I know this will be one of Marcus’ toughest matches.
Brian Rentfro: I don’t think Corey is feeling the same, he actually looks bored.
DING! DING! DING!
As the match begins, Marcus moves into position, ready to compete, but Corey stifles a fake yawn, and motions Marcus in with a nonchalant wave. Marcus comes forward but Corey sidesteps him with a grin. Corey turns, only for Marcus to slap him across the face.
Brian Rentfro: Uncalled for!
Corey Taylor: Marcus doesn’t seem to like that Lazarus is not taking this match seriously.
Corey’s smile is gone, and he looks rifled by Marcus’ actions. They lock up, and Corey puts Marcus in an armbar, his smile back and he shrugs his shoulders to the fans at ringside, like this is nothing. Marcus reverses the armbar, wrenches it high, eliciting a gasp from Lazarus and then floats forward to hit a bulldog. Lazarus is shaken up, realizing he may have to actually put an effort in. With Marcus at a defenses stance, Lazarus stands, all humor and boredom gone from his features.
Brian Rentfro: time to get serious.
Corey Taylor: The way you should treat a world champion!
Marcus and Lazarus circle each other,
Marcus dives in going for a MMA takedown. Lazarus steps out of the way, coming
down with his left foot to the side of Marcus's head. Marcus hits the mat,
rolling out of the way of Lazarus's elbow drop. Marcus gets back up to his feet,
charging at Lazarus with his fists pinwheeling in the air. Marcus connects,
Lazarus is reeling, Marcus connects with another, another, Lazarus in the ropes.
Marcus with an Irish whip sends Corey across the ring. Marcus doesn't charge in
after him though, he avoids the springboard backfist from Lazarus.
Brian Rentfro: Ok, I’m impressed that Marcus is able to stand up to the attack
from Lazarus.
Corey Taylor: Of course, but I don’t
like that Lazarus isn’t respecting Marcus, at all!
Marcus sends Lazarus over with an over the head belly to back suplex. Lazarus
lands on his feet, kicking out with a front foot thrust to Marcus catching him
in the face. Marcus rolls outside, to catch his breath, but here comes Lazarus
flying over the top rope with a suicide plancha. Both Lazarus and Marcus crash
to the floor. Lazarus rolls on over to his feet, coming down with a leg drop
across Marcus’ throat. Lazarus then lifts Marcus up to his feet, right hand,
right forearm, Lazarus whips Marcus into the post.
Brian Rentfro: Lazarus is getting vicious now, taking Marcus seriously.
Corey Taylor: Rebel’s World Champion
can handle anything thrown at him! We come from a place that don’t have rules,
so Lazarus can do whatever he wants, and Marion will overcome!
Marcus's forehead is red from the impact of flesh on steel, but he turns around.
Lazarus with a flying body press, Marcus catches him, turning around to slam the
side of Lazarus's head into the steel post. The referee's count is up to seven
now as Marcus rolls Lazarus into the ring to follow quickly in after him. Marcus
with a stomp on the head of Lazarus, arm of Lazarus, well... Lazarus's entire
body is getting stompified. Marcus picks Lazarus up, right hand to the face,
Lazarus fights back with a right hand of his own. Marcus fires right back with a
right of his own, Lazarus drops down sweeping Marcus’ feet out from under him.
Marcus’ throat comes across the top rope before he bounces back holding at his
Adam's apple. Lazarus quickly to the top rope, diving off with a moonsault right
across Marcus’ chest, he stays for the cover.
One...
Two...
Marcus kicks out with authority as Lazarus is quickly back to the offense here,
Irish whip into the ropes.
Brian Rentfro: Not wasting a moment, Corey follows up the near fall.
Corey Taylor: Marcus won’t be kept down that easily.
Marcus comes back, Lazarus with a
hurricanrana sends Marcus sliding across the ring. Lazarus hits the ropes,
flipping back with a knee drop onto Marcus's forehead and he pulls Marion up to
his feet. Lazarus with a boot to the midsection. Lazarus
rolls Marcus over onto his back, hooking the leg for a pin.
One...
Two...
Thr--Marcus kicks as Lazarus helps him back up to his feet.
Brian Rentfro:
Corey Taylor:
Lazarus whips Marcus into the corner, he stops himself, dropping down to the
canvas as Lazarus flies in with a leg kick, he traps himself on the top rope.
Marcus gets and he makes the rope move up and down to further fill Lazarus's
crotch with major amounts of pain. Marcus with a clothesline that sends Lazarus
out of the ring and onto the apron. Marcus with a stomp rolls Lazarus on off
onto the floor, Marcus climbs out of the ring, jumping down with a double foot
stomp on Lazarus's midsection. Marcus picks him up as the referee's count
reaches five. Marcus rolls Lazarus
up onto the apron, elbow shot, forearm to the throat. Marcus slams a fist into
Lazarus's face before the Marcus climbs to the top turnbuckle, Marcus dives,
connecting with a knee drop onto Lazarus!
Brian Rentfro: Huge move, but will it be enough?
Corey Taylor: It will be soon enough!
Lazarus crawls into the ring, realizing that Marcus is more then he expected. As Marcus enters, Lazarus falls to his back and kicks the ropes, crotching Marcus. To his feet with a quick kip up, Lazarus drags Marion in and signals it’s over. Faking another yawn, Corey goes for the CinePlex, but Marcus rolls him into an inside cradle!
One!
Two!
Lazarus pushes out, scrambling to his feet but before he can react, Marcus kicks him in the knee, hard and as Lazarus grabs his knee and tries to back up, Marcus Marion scoops him up and hits the Revolutionary Thrill!
One!
Two!
Three!
DING! DING! DING!
Eric Emerson: The winner of the match, your Rebel Pro World Champion; Marcus Marion!
Brian Rentfro: Dammit!
Corey Taylor: This is what happens when you don’t take your opponent seriously!
Brian Rentfro: Oh, just shut up, Taylor.
Corey Taylor: Heh.
Marcus has his hand raised, and is handed his Rebel Pro title… Lazarus stands outside the ring, his head cocked, rubbing the back of his neck, and nods once to Marcus.
Brian Rentfro: And that ends another Crossroads, we’ll see you next week!
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