Post by President Mac on Nov 27, 2017 23:03:37 GMT -6
WARNING:
EWC BRAWL
NOVEMBER 27TH 2017
LIVE! from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Australia
Commentators: Joe Aiello, Steve 'The Predator' Bennett and Max Carter
Announcer: Jessica Stroup
Senior Referee: Paul Turner
Referee: Josh Daniels
Backstage Interviewer: Ace Heart
"Thunderstruck" by AC/DC blasts in the Arena
The show starts off with video footage detailing historic events over Monday Night Brawls Nineteen year history. From episode 001 in 1997 all the way down to the last episode of BRAWL
Images of previous EWC Champions are shown, starting with the very first Champion Black Ninja, then moving onto Big Mac and Steve Bennett. Sped up footage then shows a special montage of Memphis Reigns, Shadow Man, Hirsh Valentine, Jesse Nunez, Hurricane Jeff, Moses Lake, James Chambers, BDC, Jay Cee, Stray, Gladiator, The Rev, Ashton Drake and then Xplode all with the EWC Championship.
Sped up footage again then takes us through to current Monday Night Brawl Superstars: Andrew Jackson, Anthony Grunge, Ashton Drake, Eddie Crank, Emma Louise, John Blade, Kim Hunter, Melinda Rhodes, Keith Williams, Nostalgia, Rob Garcia, Konnor Klay, CJ Newmann, Morgan Darkwater, Kestrel, Neo James Carner, AJ Johnson, Thomas Bates, and Amis Shelton
We then get a shot of the two Champions of Brawl: Neo James Carner with the Television Championship and then finally Morgan Darkwater with the International Championship
The opening pyros hit and here we go.
The energy in the Qudos Bank Arena is electrifying.
Spotlights circle around the arena as the thousands of fans in the venue are shown in a wide angle shot. The camera then pans out showing a full scale view of the jam packed arena and zooms in on some crazy fans.
The fans are shown smiling, laughing, and pumping their fists in excitement
A thick layer of fog surrounds the fans from the firework display.
As the camera pans around the arena once more, it finally comes to a stop at the announcer's booth where Aiello, Bennett and Carter are shown smiling.
The show is live... and the excitement is at a fever pitch!
Carter: Of course for us .. it's Tuesday here in Australia and it's just after 2PM
Aiello: Rumors are spreading like wildfire that it was indeed Victor Price who made that stunt happen .. for what reasons? Well unless you've been living under a rock .. we all know full well the reasons are the shocking return of former 2x EWC Undisputed Champion .. Drake!
Carter: In Mac fashion .. our President led us all to believe that Rebel Rhodes would be heading to WrestleFest .. but boy were we thrown for a loop when Mac called out Drake and the rest is history
Aiello: Drake is back in the EWC where he belongs, and these people .. the fans .. hell even the locker room couldn't be happier about it. However one man is clearly enraged .. Victor Price thought he had all his ducks in a row .. he started to fire all those who wouldn't see eye to eye with him .. but Drake got the last laugh at StableWars didn't he?
The camera pans around the arena as the fireworks subside from the show opening celebration. There is electricity in the air, elevated far more than usual. The crowd slowly begins to chant, sections of the fans joining in one after another until the entire arena is demanding one person…
DRAKE!
DRAKE!
The fans continue to stomp their feet and clap their hands, shaking the foundation of the arena! The show continues to air, taken completely by surprise by what is currently taking place!!
Aiello: Can you believe this? I can hardly hear myself speak!!
Carter: These fans…. THEY ARE DEMANDING THAT HE RETURN… TONIGHT. THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!!
The fans continue to scream loudly and demand the return of Drake as the announcer’s cringe and hold their ears…
Bennett: I have to admit.. I’ve missed this. Will he answer the call? Drake returned at Stable Wars, the former EWC Undisputed Champion looked in prime shape. He didn’t waste time with-
“The sounds of madness” by Shinedown begins to play…
Immediately the crowd stands up and screams!!! Turning to face the entrance, the fans react in epic fashion as smoke exudes from the stage!!
Aiello: He is home.
Explosions rocket out of the stage as Ashton Drake emerges from the backstage area to a sea of cheers and applause! Strutting to the end of the stage, he points to the fans and slowly pivots to both sides of the arena!!
Carter: Amazing…. The Vengeful One has returned to Brawl!!
The theme song continues to play as Drake walks down the rampway. Once at Ringside, he looks over his shoulder and smirks before sliding into the ring. Rushing to the post, he ascends it and raises his hands, sending the fans into a frenzy! He then repeats the process at each corner of the ring, soaking in the applause!
Hopping back down to the mat, he shakes the referees hand and accepts a microphone! The fans continue to cheer, not giving him the chance to speak! Drake nods his head in respect and allows the fans to be heard…
CHAMP!!
CHAMP!!!
CHAMP!!!!
Drake motions for the crowd to quiet down. They hesitate for a moment before agreeing to do so. Drake then circles the ring and begins to speak..
Drake: Well, someone left the front door open! You know what our Mom’s used to say about that? You never KNOW who might wander back into the EWC….
CHAMP!!!
CHAMP!!!
CHAMP!!!!!!
Drake: Now…. Now. I appreciate the respect but let’s look at the reality here. That title is no longer mine. I was stripped of it, and handed my bags before I was fired by Price. I have to admit, I needed the vacation. The pressure, the expectations… they start to get under your skin no matter who you are or what you do in this ring. I had been running at 100% for over a year straight…. Taking on ALL challengers. I was exhausted. I should thank Price if anything…
Drake: So imagine my surprise upon returning to the EWC and seeing that we have a degree of craziness like never before! I don’t do drugs… but obviously I need to quit drinking too. I mean, I just saw an actual Pirate backstage!!! Who would have thought?!!! Did Disney take part ownership of the company? Uh oh… I better stop. (laughing) I would hate to catch the attention of Captain Fatbeard. Kids.... it isn't nice to bully people. Don't do it, even if they think Halloween is 365 days a year...
Fans: (Laughing.)
Drake: I didn’t come out here though to disrespect anyone. That isn’t my style… usually. What I did return for was to set a few things straight. Price tried to eliminate me but thanks to all of you… and President Mac… that didn’t happen. So now I am back, and I am here to do what I do best….
Fans: (Cheers)
Drake: I am also here to gain back what I never lost. Something that was mine by right…. Was taken away from me. I have always said that championship belts do not define a competitor. I meant that every time. What they do, however, is provide recognition for hard work, determination, and success. At WrestleFest, I will once again prove that I deserve that recognition. I WILL BECOME THE FIRST THREE TIME EWC UNDISPUTED CHAMPION!!
DRAKE…
DRAKE..
DRAKE!!!
Drake: So…. Ace King? No offense, bud. The last time we shared a ring, things went in a direction that I am not proud of. The drama… the backstage backstabbing… it sullied a match that for all intents and purposes turned out to be a damn good one. Eddie Crank, You and your's truly… we tore up the arena and put on one of the best matches in EWC History! When all was said and done however, it was my hand that was raised in victory. I proved on that night that while you both were as good as it gets in this business…. I was the best in the World.
Times have changed though since then, hasn’t it Ace? It’s your name that has been in lights above the EWC Headquarters. It’s your very image that has headlined the pay per views that have taken place since my termination by Price a few months ago. You took full advantage of my situation and I applaud you for it! So bravo, kid. Well done. News Flash though. Now everything has changed since we last faced one another. I am STILL THE BEST IN THE WORLD TODAY!
Drake paces the ring for a moment before speaking once more.
Drake: Ace, you have faced some strong opponents in this ring, but you have NEVER faced anyone like me…. Like us.
Drake raises the microphone and the fans literally erupt! He smirks and speaks once more.
Drake: If you are gonna put me down, you are going to have to be willing to risk it all. You have too much to lose for that to happen. You see, even if you break me… you will have to deal with these fans. Should you overcome that…. there is the Vengeful One. What we do in this ring, it's my only purpose. This ring is my world and these fans… they are my soul. At WrestleFest, I am going to crack the foundation of that arena with your damn skull after I tap you out…
My name is Drake…… and the EWC Undisputed Championship is the next chapter in my story.
Drake drops the microphone to a chorus of cheers! His theme song begins to play once again! Ascending the turnbuckle once more, Drake raises his fists as the crowd continues to cheer!!
Aiello: That man right there is the heart of the EWC …. It’s good to see him back.
Carter: Ace King will have his hands full at WrestleFest. Drake is a different type of competitor. He doesn’t fight for the same reasons that most do. He does battle like the EWC greats of yesterday. Sheer determination and heart… the grail of the business.
Bennett: Regardless, Drake’s return to Brawl has placed the brand firmly back on top again! Drake is trending across social media and the ratings continue to soar! That’s how you end a year!
Aiello: Yes, welcome home Drake .. friends .. we will be back with our first match right after these messages from our EWCTV
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Aiello: Welcome back to Tues .. sorry .. Monday Night Brawl. We are about ready for our first match of the ..
Suddenly the lights flicker .. then the crowd bursts into cheers as 'Coming Undone' begins to blast over the PA system and out comes EWC President .. Danny Mac
Aiello: Here he is .. our fearless leader
Carter: That's my dad!
Mac climbs into the ring, mic in hand and begins to address the sold out crowd
Mac: Good Afternoon Australia!
MAC
MAC
MAC
Mac: Its hard not to get emotional here tonight friends .. it was all the way back in 1997 when the EWC was born, and here we are .. 2017 .. Season Finale
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Mac: Rampage, Future Stars and Prime all put on amazing shows these last few days. What incredible seasons they have had. Now WrestleFest is upon us .. Drake is back
Mac: Let me tell you .. it didn't take much on my part to bring him back. It was all of you fans who wanted him, and Drake shared the sentiment. Drake has shown time and time again that he is loyal to those who show loyalty to him. His fans. The EWC. The moment Drake was released I worked day and night to find a way to bring him back. The hard part was the lawyer shit-storm I had to go through thanks to a certain GM .. but it was never hard to convince Drake. Its not about the money, or the Championships for him .. no he wanted to be back where he belongs. Speaking of belonging .. I want to address the bullshit that happened at StableWars
Mac pauses for a moment
Mac: Our Champions are the face of the company. Good, bad, evil .. it doesn't matter. If you have EWC Gold wrapped around your waist .. you are royalty. I might not agree with some of the antics that some of these Superstars display in and out of the ring .. but until my dying days .. I will defend, stick up for and go to hell and back for our Champions
Mac: So when that .. shit .. went down at StableWars while I was already half-way back to New York .. I was livid. I was fuming. It took an army of people to stop me from turning that plane around and landing back in Vegas that night. Victor Price ..
Mac: Victor Price has been a thorn in the flesh for a number of us. I don't know how he had the board in his pocket, I don't understand why he's been untouchable up till now .. but I can promise you all right here right now .. that I will do whatever it takes to right the wrongs of ..
Just then the crowd gets to its feet and begins to boo and throw garbage as Monday Night Brawl General Manager Victor Price makes his way down the ramp
Price: Someone shut this rambling sum bitch up already?
At that moment three masked men come out from the stands
Price continues to walk down the ramp
Price: It blows my mind that you are dumb enough to come out here, to stand there all alone .. and try trick these fans into thinking you are something special
Price enters the ring and continues to talk at Mac
Price: Look at you Mac .. shaking in your imitation leather shoes .. knowing full well that I'm in control here. Maybe the world didn't know it before .. but holy shit do they know it now. Sure, I orchestrated that entire attack on StableWars. Every single one of them had it coming .. my only regret was that Moores Murders missed out on the fun .. they will get theirs in due time though.
Mac: You certainly like to talk ..
Price: I've done more then just talk Macaroni. I've sent a big old fucking message to the locker room .. they all know who the boss is now .. but for some reason .. you just can't seem to get it through that bald head of yours. What was it that you whispered to me Mac? After Drake attacked me .. you said 'Game .. Set .. Match'. Well Mac and Cheese .. checkmate!
Price: The beat down I had go down on your little Champions .. is nothing compared to whats about to happen to you here tonight. The brutality of it will be so bad, they will be forced to turn the cameras away .. children will run out screaming and crying .. people will be scared for life at the massacre they witnessed tonight. Mac .. it's over for you
Price smiles at Mac and Mac smiles back
Mac: Can I say something before this massacre goes down?
Price: By all means Mac .. I'm a fair man .. lets hear those last words of a dead man
Mac: Well .. I knew .. all I had to do was walk down to this ring. Stand here, and mention your name .. and it would be enough to get you to come out with your three amigos here
Price: Like a genie .. poof .. I'm here mother fucker
Mac: See .. and I knew .. you are so cocky .. cocky enough to admit to being behind what happened at StableWars
Price: Sherlock Holmes in the flesh people ..
Mac: But you are very wrong about something Victor
Price: What's that Mac?
Mac: I'm not alone ..
Suddenly a massive uproar of cheers bursts out as Otaki, Stitches, Morgan Darkwater, Ace King, Luke Wolfe and Neo James Carner with his stablemates all start walking down the ramp
Mac: I brought a few friends .. and they have some things to say to you
Aiello: I don't believe this!!! Every EWC Singles Champion is here right now and about to enter the ring!!!!
Carter: This is unbelievable .. Price is turning every shade of color you could turn right now
Bennett: Shit is about to go down
The champions are now all in the ring .. the fans are going absolutely crazy. Morgan is the first to speak
Morgan Darkwater: Victor Price... I think I be talkin' fer all th' wrestlers in th' back an' all the EWC fans worldwide when I say... ye stink, both as a manager an' as a man. Ye be a stubborn, narcissistic, arrogant son o' a bitch wit' barely enough business sense t' fill a thimble! Ye lust fer power, fer glory, is absurd t' say th' least - an' this is comin' from a damned pirate! Ye have no respect fer anyone but yer'self, no compassion fer those in yer employ, yer care - we all jus' be pawns fer ye t' bloody kick around th' board so ye can achieve ye blasted endgame... well, no more!
Otaki: Victor...Victor...Victor...that little stunt you pulled at StableWars was quite fun...however
We see froth in The Emo Princess' mouth, as if the Englishwoman is openly considering going for the kill.
Otaki: -youyouyou have made a grave mistake...for you see, I'm not so sure if I've gotten all my aggression out upon what remains of that Cheyenne girl...
The milky skinned woman's head snaps over onto her left shoulder.
Otaki: And you've given me an excuse to play my own little game with you...
She smiles widely after saying her words, even licking her lips as if fantasizing what she wants to do to the man.
NJC: Victor Price, you're despicable. Almost as despicable as every champion EWC has, expect myself. I'm the only one that is a prize fighter worth praising. Yet, you included me? ME!? That will not be allowed to go without consequence...that is what makes you a worthless piece of garbage.
Neo looks at his fellow ReVenants.
NJC: Almost as bad as Nostalgia, Captain Mudwater, but you Victor? You're the king of the trash mountain when it comes to pathetic disgusting refuse.
Neo shakes his head in disgust, Rob Garcia and Keith Williams join in the disapproving display as they find a common enemy with anyone who attacks a fellow ReVenant.
NJC: You dare sully my name? You dare send your stooging goons to attack me!? I'm the EWC Television Champion! I'm the TV Dream! You can't do that sort of thing to BRAWL's most respected champion. The most well liked champ in EWC as a whole!
Neo growls as he glares in Price's direction. Rob and Keith begin to crack their knuckles and make light punches into their palms, warming up for some ultra violence.
NJC: You're going to pay! It'll be in blood, and we the ReVenants will be the ones to spill it. You don't realize it, but you've caught the attention of some starving wolves, and we've got a taste for blood...your blood, Vic.
The crowd starts to buzz as Ace King takes the mic, adjusting the United States Championship on his shoulder as he stares daggers at the fallen Victor Price.
Ace King: You know, Victoria, if I didn’t know any better, I’d think you had it out for us. I’ve had your Rampage scum comment in my head for the last four months, but the last seven days have made me realize something: It doesn’t matter it’s Brawl... Rampage... Future Stars... Prime... It could be anyone, but you think we’re all scum, don’t you?
Ace bears down in his disdain toward Price as a boisterous ‘EWC!’ chant whips up amongst the rabid Sydney fans.
Ace King: You take a good, hard look at this group. Yeah, we have our differences, but when push came to shove, we came together and WE FOUGHT BACK!
The crowd explodes in applause once more; Ace rolls his head on the back of his neck before turning his piercing gaze back to Price.
Ace King: See, some of us may have swagger while others fly under the radar, and some may choose humility over arrogance... You go through every goddamn locker room we have, and TO A PERSON, each and every one of them will say the same thing: NOBODY is above the EWC... And Victor?
Ace crouches down so he’s mere inches from Price.
Ace King: It’s about time you learned that lesson, too... And if you don’t want to see it for yourself, I think I speak for the others when I say we’ll gladly beat it into you, AGAIN.
Again, the crowd roars as Ace flips the mic away; the intensity in his eyes suggests he’s as fired up as he’s ever been.
Luke: Listen... I'm not with everyone here. I'm here because you made a HUGE mistake when sent that army after all of us. While I respect each and everyone of the people in this ring, I don't consider them friends... BUT... We are ALL Champions! What you did...
Luke is cut off by the roar of the fans!
Luke: What you did, was decide to do things the hard way. You could have sat back, in your office chair, drank your coffee, do your paper work, play solitaire on your computer... WHERE YOU BELONG! Sit there, doing whatever the hell it is that you actually do around here... being the after thought that you are! Honestly, I didn't even know you worked here! Until AFTER StableWars, I didn't even know your name. But that's the problem isn't it? You wanted someone to notice you, you were looking for attention like a three your old. You pouted back there cuz no one was around to change your diapers! You think anyone felt sorry for you because you were back their crying in your coffee sittin at your desk? Guess What... I learned WAY back, NO ONE... Cares about your feelings! You might, and you might want everyone else to too, but guess what? NOBODY CARES! You come out here and you wine and you cry! Does little baby needs his bottle or what? So then you hire a group of THREE guys to bring an army after us? Maybe you didn't notice, but each and everyone of us were ripping that army apart! So what did they do? They sent another wave of guys, because TWENTY on SIX wasn't enough.
Luke: We ALL had just been through the Doomsday Cage, we ripped eachother apart, and twenty masked guys still couldn't beat us! All of us, friend and foe worked together to defend the name of the EWC, because we might not like each other, but you can damn well bet we all respect each other, and we were not about to run and hide!
Luke: Quiet down! The rest of Legion IS here tonight!
The crowd begins to pop, but Luke holds up his hand to quiet them down, as he adjusts the X-Division Championship on his shoulder.
Luke: And we are going to find the rest of your idiot army! People will get hurt! Blood will be split! And after we get done taking out the idiots in the back, we are coming after YOU! So sit here, enjoy what time you have left. Because we are going to make you get down on your knees, and B E G! ...And then...
Pausing for just a moment to contemplate a lightbulb that just went off in his head. Then after a moment, he just mater-o-factly says...
Luke: ...And then we are going to feed you to Mac over there.
Luke points over at Mac.
Price looks around at everyone, all the champions, Mac... and all the around the arena telling them to shut up!
Luke: I think he wants you even more then we do, and he deserves to get his hands on you... so he can have you... and we will make sure nothing like what happened at StableWars just happens to take place again. But listen, we aren't doing this for Mac! We are doing this for the EWC...
Luke: And we are doing it... Because we are Legion, and you fucking pissed us off! So...
Pausing for a moment, taking the Title off his shoulder and holding it in his hand.
Luke: Now you gotta die... Those are the rules.
Luke drops the mic, and steps out of the ring heading to the back. Leaving the rest of the champions, in the ring with Mac and Price.
Price: Now that you've all had your chance to speak .. and before Mac even thinks of laying a finger on me .. I have a proposition to make
Mac: Do you honestly think you are in a place to negotiate right now?
Price: I afforded you the chance to talk did I not?
Mac: Fine Vic .. go right ahead
Price: I challenge you Mac .. one on one
Mac steps towards Price excitedly
Price: Not tonight
Mac stops and shakes his head
Price: You and Me .. one on one .. at WrestleFest .. if you win Mac .. if you beat me .. I'll resign as Brawl GM .. I'll step away from the EWC .. and you will never see this face again
Mac: (smiling) .. and if you win Victor? What happens if you win?
Price: If I manage to beat you Mac .. you step down as President of the EWC .. and hand that role over to me
Aiello: WHAT?!?
The crowd is giving a mixed reaction
Mac: Tell you what Victor .. if you beat me at WrestleFest .. I'll step down, and leave it up to the board to name you the new President of the EWC
Price extends his hand
Mac: But when you lose .. I never want to see you again. Ever. Anywhere. You crawl back to whatever cave you were born in .. and you stay there.
Mac extends his hand and they both shake on the deal
Aiello: This is unbelievable. The fate of the EWC is on the line here folks .. Mac vs Price at WrestleFest .. I cant believe it
The Champions and Mac make it difficult for Price to leave the ring .. as his masked group of friends have already vanished from ringside
Stitches spits at Victor as allows him to pass by. Victor finally makes it out of the ring and walks slowly .. backwards .. all the way up the ramp as boo's pour down from all over the arena
4 DEBUTING WRESTLERS - WINNER FACES TELEVISION CHAMPION AT WRESTLEFEST XV
CHRISTIAN MALICE
VS BILLY MITCHELL
VS SARAH TWILIGHT
VS FRATER PERDURABO
Aiello: Welcome back .. wow .. we've had Drake, Mac and every singles EWC Champion here tonight .. and we haven't even had our first match!!!! Ladies and Gentlemen. We thank you for joining us for the 2017 Season Finale of Brawl. What a ride it has been. More twists and turns than a rollercoaster.
Bennett: There were definitely a lot of points I wanted to vomit.
Carter: I hope you get fired in the offseason Steve. That will be the Christmas Miracle I’m praying for.
Aiello: We kick the Season Finale off to see which member of Brawl gets the chance to face off with The Television Champion at WrestleFest. The Television Title will be up for grabs later on this evening, when Neo James Carner defends his title in a Fatal Fourway Match. Plus much, much more edge of your seat action, so buckle up and make sure you don’t miss a second of the action.
The lights go out as a spotlight centers on stage. Piano chords begin a haunting melody, accompanied by heavy drum beats. The crowd begins to boo MASSIVELY as the video wall displays the words THE ONLY ONE.
Jessica Stroup: Making her way to the ring, hailing from Los Angeles, California, and weighing in at one hundred forty eight pounds, she is...."The Mistress of Mischief" SARAH TWILIGHT!
Pyros shoot up from both sides of the entrance ramp as our melody finally kicks into guitar. "The Only One" by Evanescence continues to play as Sarah finally walks out onto the stage. She is greeted with deafening boos and soaks them all in, as if she enjoyed the crowd's hatred. She arrogantly swaggers towards the ring, taking her time to revel in her own glory among ENRAGED fans before she reaches the ringsteps and steps inside. Pyros now shoot off from the ring posts and Sarah takes to each turnbuckle, staring coldly and without emotion into the sea of 'sheep' as the crowd's boos become even LOUDER.
Aiello: Sarah Twilight couldn’t have been happy with her performance in the StableWars Battle Royal.
Bennett: She knew that match was a waste of time. She is smart like that. She will win this…EASY.
Carter: I smell a wager.
Would you mind if I hurt you?
The lights shine on the entrance ramp as Christian Malice turns toward the crowd, pumping them up as he walks briskly to the ring. His hoodie hides his eyes as he spreads his arms, slapping the hands of the fans. Taking a moment to look around, he climbs to the top rope and pulls down his hood. The fans cheer as he spreads his arms and looks down at the ring with an intense gaze.
Stroup: Introducing their opponent…weighing in at 235 pounds….hailing from Akron, Ohio….. CHRISTIAN MALLLLIIIICCCEEEE!
Aiello: Like Sarah, Malice also competed in the StableWars Battle Royal, and like Sarah did not last as long as he would have hoped. He will be looking to make a statement tonight.
Bennett: If the statement is I SUCK, than he will have no problem making it.
Carter: I am excited for the potential of Christian Malice. I think he has what it takes to be a star here in EWC.
PULL THE TRIGGER!!!!!
Rapid gunshots echo through the arena, booming in the speakers as bullet holes appear in the screen, slowly spelling out the word “BAD”. One final shot causes the image to shatter, the pieces falling away to reveal a fast-cut montage of Mitchell in past matches, celebrating with the crowd and putting various opponents away with the ‘Silver Bullet.' Picking up in the middle of the chorus, “Shoot to Thrill” thunders at full volume as the lights shift into dazzling strobes and spotlights. Pyrotechnics engulf the stage, silhouetting "The Outlaw" as he’s catapulted into the air through a hole in the steel, sending the crowd into a roaring ovation. Landing in a half-crouch, Mitchell flashes them all a lop-sided grin while peeking out from beneath the brim of his black leather Stetson. Giving the stage a punch, he drives up to his feet and walks up to the top of the ramp, his matching duster billowing with each step. Planting his feet, he cocks one hand like a six-gun, slapping at the thumb while firing up into the rafters, causing small pyrotechnic explosions with each shot, sending the sparks raining down onto the fans. Bringing the gun to his lips, he blows the smoke away and starts a lope down the ramp.
Jessica Stroup: “Now making his way down to the ring, hailing from Wells Branch, Austin, Texas. He is EWC’s Self-Appointed Sherriff … The American Outlaw … “Bad” … Billy … Mitchell!”
Moving from one side of the aisle to the other, Mitchell slaps at every single hand he sees, then points to one of the smaller kids at ringside. Grabbing hold of his hat, he carefully sets it on their head, playfully adjusting it a few times before giving them a quick hug. Making a lap of the guardrail, he acknowledges Aiello and Carter with a nod before turning to roll into the ring. Pushing to his feet, he crosses to one of the corners and mounts the middle rope, throwing both fists into the air before pointing out into the crowd, earning a deafening ovation from the fans. Bobbing his head to the beat, Mitchell leans his shoulders back and rolls them in time to the music, allowing the duster to slide down his arms, drawing a few catcalls from the female fans. Pulling the coat off, he hands it to a crewman and drops to the mat, using the ropes to stretch as his music fades.
Aiello: Billy Mitchell really showed something in that Battle Royal, while he did not win. He proved he is tough as nails and has a bright future on Brawl.
Bennett: Yeah he proved something alright. Proved he wasn’t good enough and never will be good enough.
Carter: Joe, do you think we can have Steve drug tested? He obviously has an altered perception of events. Billy Mitchell put on a fantastic performance at StableWars. It just wasn’t meant to be that night. I like his chances here tonight.
IN THIS YOUR TIME OF NEED
The lights in the arena go out, save for a sole spotlight on the stage.
YOU'RE TURNING TO THE LIGHT
A hush has fallen over the audience, as well as the commentary table.
YOU HAVE JUST BEGUN TO EXPLORE THE DARK IN THE URBAN NIGHT
Momentarily, the spotlight that once illuminated the stage ceases to be and leaves the arena in a pitch black state.
THE WORLD IS ON FIRE
"Deus in Absentia" by Ghost rips through the arena. What was once darkness is broken by the bright lights on the stage; standing center is Frater Perdurabo holding a staff topped with what could be assumed as some sort of holy symbol. Behind him were four men, each dressed in robes and sporting plague doctor's masks. They stood two abreast and in two rows, each with a hand wrapped around a pole jutting out from the sides of an altar that was centered between them. The first step was taken by Frater and his cloaked men followed.
Jessica Stroup: Hailing from The Church of the Golden Light, he is the prophet of the one true savior - Frater Perdurabo!
Once at the base of the steps, the cloaked men set the altar down and two set themselves onto the apron and spread the ropes while Frater climbed the stairs and stepped between them with a hand on his hat to keep it in place. Once in the ring, "Deus in Absentia" faded from the PA and the cloaked men stood with their backs to the crowd along the barricade with the altar at their feet. Frater took to the center of the ring and beckoned for the fans in attendance to share in his sanctimonious display.
Aiello: This man is a bit of an enigma. Like Mitchell, he caught the attention of many with his performance in the Battle Royal. He is an eccentric competitor, and a dangerous competitor, of that I have no doubt that. We will see which one these hungry competitors is able to grab the briefcase containing the contract for the title match.
Bennett: Declaring him dangerous will be the smartest thing you say all night Joe. This guy has such a presence, I think I might start to practice his teachings.
Carter: Yep, you definitely need a drug test. In all seriousness, Frater Perdurabo seems to be as dangerous as they come. Tonight will be his chance to prove it.
Aiello: We should also keep in mind, Frater was the one to eliminate Billy Mitchell, so Billy may put a little extra UMPH in every move and strike against Frater tonight.
As the bell ring, Sarah Twilight charges at Christian Malice as Frater Perdurabo and Billy Mitchell head to the center of the ring and begin exchanging blows. As they big men exchange hard rights, Christian plants Sarah with a Sidewalk Slam. As Christian goes to grab the head of Sarah, she grabs a fistful of tights and pulls him through the ropes and onto the outside. Frater gets up the upperhand by blocking one of Mitchel’s then connecting with a kick to the gut of Mitchell.
As he gets up Mitchell for a Piledriver, Sarah has bounced off the ropes at the far end of the rope, and connected with a baseball slide to the now standing Christian, sending him hard into one of the six ladders surrounding the ring. As Sarah slides out of the ring, Frater attempts to lift Mitchell for a Piledriver, but he reverses it with a Back Body Drop sending Frater crashing to the mat. Sarah slides out the ring, she approaches and grabs the nearest ladder. She closes it, turns, jabs Christian in the gut a few times. As she slides the ladder into the ring, Frater is quick to his feet, but as he turns to face Billy, Mitchel connects with a Stomp Kick to the knee of Frater, then quickly scoops him up, sending him hard into the mat with a Scoop Slam.
As he reaches down to grab Frater, Sarah sneaks behind him and slams the ladder into his back. Mitchell straightens out, grabbing his back. He turns, and is met by a smash in the face from the ladder, sending him hard to the mat. Sarah sets the ladder under the Briefcase. But as soon as it is secure, Christian sprints up from from behind, grabs the head of Sarah and smashes her face into the ladder, and again, and again. As she stands there dazed, Christian leaps up, grabs her shoulders, and drives her down atop his knees with a Backstabber with so much momentum, she bounces off, landing near the ropes.
Christian takes a second to push her out of the ring before turning back to the ladder. But as he turns, he sees Frater is already climbing the ladder.
Aiello: It looks like Frater was playing a bit of possum there. He is up on the ladder, looking to sneak a victory from under the competitions’ noses.
Bennett: I told you he would win, and that is why…Pointing to his like the classic MEME… Brains!
Carter: Hey assclown, you picked Sarah.
Bennett: You can’t prove that.
Carter: I can, but I won’t waste my time, you will probably change your mind 3 more times over the course of this match.
While Carter and Bennett go back and forth, Christian uses his speed to scale the ladder in no time. Instead of stopping to try to go Blow for Blow, he leaps, grabs the head of Frater, taking Frater from the top of the ladder down to the mat with a JUMPING STO!
Carter: OH MY GOD! WHAT A MOVE BY CHRISTIAN MALICE!
Bennett: A dumb move you mean, notice he isn’t moving either.
Sarah Twilight is back to her feet outside the ring, as Billy waits in the far corner as he has been since he saw Christian going up the ladder after Frater.
Aiello: Smart move by He knows it isn’t time to win so he doesn’t waste the energy.
Billy Mitchell heads toward Sarah Twilight as he rolls back into the ring. Billy charges, attempts a Clothesline, but Sarah ducks, she goes for a Neckbreaker, but Billy grabs the ropes, causing Sarah to fall to the mat without her. Sarah is quick to her feet, but as she turns, Billy grabs her, he uses his clear strength advantage to lift her up for a Gorilla Press, then takes her hard to the mat with a Powerslam.
Aiello: That was a lethal combination. A Gorilla Press PowerSlam. WOW, what a feat of strength.
Carter: This is not looking good for Sarah Twilight.
Billy Mitchell turns and walks over to the ladder, but before he can start climbing, he notices Christian Malice stirring so he makes his way over to him instead. He grabs Christian, brings him to his feet, scoops him, then drives him into the corner with a Running Powerslam against the Turnbuckle. As he gets to his feet, he shocked by the sudden pain of a Low-Blow courtesy of Frater. As Billy drops to a knee from the pain, Frater connects with a Sliding Bionic Elbow. Frater then turns his attention to Christian Malice.
He drags Christian to his feet, as he stands Christian up, Frater slaps Christian in the face. He goes for another, but Christian catches his hand, follows with a kick to the gut, then a knee to the gut, doubling Frater over. Christian sets up Frater, and takes him to the mat with a Swinging Neckbreaker. Christian charges, springboards of the ropes, going for a MaliSault, but Frater gets his knees up. Frater gets up aggressively, but out of the corner of his eyes he sees movement. Frater turns toward the movement, and is met with a Running Dropkick from Sarah Twilight that sends him falling through the ropes and onto the outside. Sarah taunts Frater for a second then turns to go for Christian, instead she is met with a stiff Headbutt from Billy, dazing Sarah.
Billy grabs Sarah, sets her up for a Suplex, and takes her down hard to the mat with a Gordbuster Suplex. As soon as Billy gets to his feet Christian comes from behind, grabs the head of Billy, and plants him face first into the mat with a Running Bulldog. Christian turns and heads to the leader. He begins to climb, as he gets halfway up, Sarah is on her feet, sprinting to the ladder.
Aiello: This match has lived up to expectation. Utter chaos. There is no telling who will win.
Bennett: I already told you who was going to win. You can believe that.
Carter: I don’t think anyone believes anything you say, NEVER EVVVVERRR!
Christian is at the top of the ladder reaching for the briefcase, as as he grabs the clasp, Sarah is there and connects a few strong punches to the gut, halting Christian’s efforts. Sarah then goes to grab the clasp,but Christian returns the favor. They begin exchanging hard right hands, which has given Frater enough time to get to his feet and back into the ring. Frater approaches the ladder, he runs to the ropes, bounces off back first, and uses the extra momentum to easily push the ladder over with one attempt. Christian and Sarah go flying over the ropes, crashing onto the floor outside the ring. Frater then goes and grabs the ladder. He sets it up underneath the briefcase.
Aiello: Christian Malice and Sarah Twilight may be been unofficially eliminated from this match with that devastating drop.
Bennett: My winner is still there.
Carter: But so is Billy Mitchell. You can tell Frater is only focused on the briefcase and does not see Billy has gotten to his feet.
Frater is halfway up the ladder when Billy Mitchell gets to him by sprinting to the ladder and connecting with a Running Back Elbow. This stops Frater in his tracks. Billy climbs up the ladder, wraps his arms around Frater, pulling him off the ladder and down onto the mat with a Belly to Back Suplex, but Frater had one hand on the ladder still, and it comes crashing down.
Aiello: All four competitors are down. That impact took as much out of Billy Mitchell as it did Frater Perdurabo.
It takes about ten more seconds before Christian and Sarah begin to get to their feet on the outside of the ring. Christian pulls himself up by one of the ladders outside the ring, as Sarah uses the steel steps to assist her. Christian slams the ladder closed, turns, slides the ladder in the ring.
But before he can slide in the ring, he sees Sarah charging, turns just in time to catch her, and driver her hard onto the floor of the outside with a Spinebuster. Christian gets up and slides into the ring. Before he goes to grab the ladder, he sees Billy Mitchell getting to his feet. He approaches Billy Mitchell, Christian grabs the head of Billy, about to attempt a Swinging Neckbreaker, but Billy throws his elbows up, breaking the grasp of Christian. Christian tries to connect with a hard right hand, but it’s blocked by Billy Mitchell, who returns with a hard right hand of his own, followed by a knee to the gut of Christian.
He grabs Christian and lifts him up into a Gorilla Press position, but as he turns to throw Christian out of the ring, Frater is looking him in the face. Frater gives a creepy smile, then cocks back and nails Billy in the chest with a Knife Edge Chop, causing Billy to drop Christian atop of him. Frater comes down with an Elbow Drop to the back of the neck of Christian, who was atop Billy. Frater turns and heads to the ladder. He bends down to grab it, picks it up and heads to set it under the briefcase. Before he can open the ladder, Sarah Twilight flies into the ring, the ladder is at an angle that enables her to run up it.
Aiello: THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE! HOW DID SHE DO THAT?
Bennett: I told you she was going to win. Right from the jump.
Sarah Twilight is at the top of the ladder in seemingly an instant. Frater looks up stunned at this feat. It takes him a second to realize how close Sarah is to grabbing the briefcase. He quickly pulls the ladder out from under her, as she falls, Frater steps up and delivers Conventionis de Inpulsa (Shock of Acceptance).
Carter: OH MY GOD! He almost took her head off with that DEVASTATING European Uppercut.
Aiello: I think we need to get the medics down here. Whiplash would be the least worrisome consequence of the blow.
Bennett stands up and golf claps.
Carter: You do remember literally just saying she was your pick to win, right?
Bennett: Shut up Max. When you are right you are right. It doesn’t matter what order.
Frater stares down at the motionless Sarah Twilight, admiring his handiwork, but for a second too long as Christian Malice comes from behind, grabs the head of Frater, going for a Running Bulldog, but Frater ducks out of it. Christian is quick to get to his feet, but is met with Luz Autem Semita, knocking him out cold, leaving him motionless on the mat.
Frater turns back to the ladder, but as he turns he is met with a Big Boot from Billy Mitchell.
Carter: Mitchell calls that the Shit Kicker folks
Bennett: Now that’s a great name for a move, too bad it is wasted on a shit competitor.
Aiello: Billy Mitchell has proven his technical prowess can contend with anyone on the Brawl roster in his short time here.
Carter: Good word play Bennett. But as usual terrible analysis
Not satisfied Frater will be out long enough to win the match; Billy walks over and grabs Frater. He scoops up Frater, turns towards the corner, and goes to connect with Snake Eyes, but Frater is able to slide out the back, at the same time, pushing Billy into the corner. Billy turns, right into Frater’s Decerependo de Infirmi. Frater heads over, grabs the ladder, sets it up. He scales the ladder as quick as his beatup body allows. He gets to the top, he fiddles with the clasp for a minute before unlocking the BRIEFCASE!
DOBREV: HERE IS YOUR WINNER…. FRATER PERDURABO
Aiello: Frater Perdurabo does it. He wins the shot at the Television Title at WrestleFest!
Bennett: Well I love to say I told you so, so I told you so!
Carter: One of these I will hit you Bennett. Mark my words.
Aiello: Stay tuned ladies and gentlemen. Coming up we have John Blade’s final match on the EWC roster. He will be looking to go out on top, but The Monster Among Men, Grizzly Duggan and the Rampage Star Main-Eventing Ace King look to ruin his swan song.
Frater Perdurabo walks to his group of followers and they head up the ramp, Briefcase in hand.