Post by FN'R on May 11, 2018 19:11:52 GMT -6
WARNING: This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event..
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
EPISODE 432
MAY 11, 2018
FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE
EPISODE 432
MAY 11, 2018
Live from THE FED EX FORUM IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
EWC RAMPAGE
MAY 11, 2018
Live From The FED EX FORUM in MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE!
Commentators: El Chupacabra & Jesse Payne
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Silas McKay
Backstage Help: Ace Heart
"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Manson blasts in the arena as the show starts off with video footage detailing historic events that have taken place on Friday Night Rampage. Images of previous Champions are shown, starting with Chupacabra then moving onto Cameron Hayden, Michael Saint, Shadow Man, Level One and James Chambers. Sped up footage then shows a special montage of Memphis Reigns, Blade, Ebon, Jesse Nunez, Hurricane Jeff, Moses Lake, Kid Cactus, Kid Cannabis, BDC, Jay Cee, Stray and then explodes into Sedition members Gladiator and then The Rev, before switching to recent time with Olivia Saint and Gabreal Martin, Maggie Lockheart and Ace King, before ending with the EWC Tag Team Champions Moors Murders and the EWC Undisputed World Champion Luke Wolfe.
The opening pyros hit and here we go.
The camera pans around showing the excited crowd jumping for joy in anticipation for the beginning of the show.
The camera pans around showing the excited crowd jumping for joy in anticipation for the beginning of the show.
The camera then pans out showing a full scale view of the jam packed arena and zooms in on some crazy fans holding up their signs.
"LAVENDER"
"BRAWL BLOWS"
"JAI SAVAGE"
"LUKE WOLFE"
"ANNABELLE"
"LAVENDER"
"BRAWL BLOWS"
"JAI SAVAGE"
"LUKE WOLFE"
"ANNABELLE"
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
There is a crackle of thunder, and the crowd ERUPTS as the lights start to dim, and we hear the sound of rain, thunder, and flashes of lightning inside the arena. As the sounds and sights of the storm continues to rage a distorted voice begins to speak.
Distorted Voice:
"Behold, he comes with lightning and clouds. Every eye shall see him, especially those who fight him, and they all shall scream in terror because of him. He IS the Alpha… THE Omega… The beginning AND the end. The warriors of darkness and the light march to his command. In these days, men will seek death because of him, but shall not find it. They will desire to die, but DEATH... will... flee... from HIM!" Luke Wolfe's Book of Prophecy.. Chapter... 1"
The lightning and clouds on the jumbo-tron burst into a flash of bright light, going completely silent fallowed by...
Again the crowd pops for the "Prophecy: Chapter 1 logo! As "Remember the Name" by Fort Minor, the reaction turns from a buzz to a roar, when after a few moments a spotlight appears on stage illuminating Luke Wolfe, with the World Heavyweight Championship around his waist. He looks out into the crowd as he starts to make his way down the ramp, pointing out into the crowd.
Chriqui: RAMPAGE FANS! Please welcome... The EWC Undisputed! WORLD Heavyweight Champion... The Untouchable... LUKE WOLFE!!!
Luke slowly makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands with fans as he makes his way down the ramp. Once at the bottom he stops, grabbing a sign showing it to the camera, that says THE HOUSE THAT LUKE WOLFE BUILT! Walking down the ramp, he holds it for the camera, and hands it back to the fan. He rubs the young fan's head messing up his hair as he slowly, walks up to the steps quickly getting to the ring apron and stepping through the ropes. He climbs the corner turnbuckle.
He's met with a nothing but cheers from the fans, as he steps down and unstrapping the belt and putting it over his shoulder, grabbing a microphone from ringside.
Luke: I'm gonna get right to the point... Two weeks ago, I had one of if not the most brutal matches of my career with Amis Shelton. It was a match that would rival ANY X-Division match I have ever been in. Amis Shelton, went the distance with me... And I will give him credit where it is due, he gave it a Hell of a shot. He ALMOST got the job done, but ALMOST... doesn't count in professional wrestling.
The Rampage crowd pops!!!
Luke: Before the match, he pushed all his chips to the middle of the table. He said if he couldn't beat me that he wouldn't challenge for this belt again till after next year's Stranglemania. And I have to admire his guts to put everything on the line like he did, but like I said time and time again before the match... he wasn't ready, now he can take that time to get to a point to when he is. I can say with absolute belief that he will hold this belt one day... but it's not this day... Because here I stand... and saying this never get's old...
Pausing for a moment, he lifts the Undisputed Title into the air....
Luke: THE CHAMP... IS... HERE!!!
The crowd ERUPTS!!! He holds the belt up into the air, walking around the ring pointing out into the crowd.
"COME AND SEE!!!"
"COME AND SEE!!!"
"COME AND SEE!!!"
"COME AND SEE!!!"
"COME AND SEE!!!"
The chants bring a smile to his face, and he even laughs before throwing his title back on his shoulder, and then get's back to business.
Luke: But... Even though this title is still around my waist, it seems like everywhere I go, I hear from fans... "Luke, Amis pinned you only a few minutes into the match." "If that was a normal match... You would have had the shortest rein in history" "Luke, Amis schooled you within five minutes"
A chorus of boos echoes through the arena, as Luke waits for them to calm down before starting again.
Luke: ...Among other things... For anyone who may not know what I'm talking about... Roll it...
**Video footage from the last Rampage**
DING DING DING!!!
The ref calls for the bell and our main event EWC Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship Bayou Death Match is underway! The two men go to the center of the ring and we get a hand shake. The two men lock up and we get a go behind by Amis who then transitions into a side headlock before spinning around Luke and setting up for The Highwind Crash, but Luke is able to fight his way out of the move. The two men are both up and Luke with the go behind this time. Luke transitions into a side headlock before spinning Amis around and setting up for The Doomsday Drop, but Amis is able to fight his way out of the move! The two men continue to jock for position and eventually break free of one another before each man is able to roll out of the ring. Each man gets under the ring and pulls out a weapon Luke has a chair and Amis is able to get a kendo stick.
Both men roll back into the ring catching a glimpse of the other man. The two stare for a moment before nodding and each man drops the weapon they brought into the ring. The two men again go to the center of the ring and are nose to nose for a moment before they start to trade shots. Luke is able to get the better of trade. Luke with a series of shots that he attempts to end in a discuss lariat, but Amis is able to duck under the shot. Luke turns around into a gut shot from Amis who then follows it up with The Highwind Crash!!! Cover
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Jesse Payne: Well then this match has started off in a rather interesting fashion hasn't it? I mean these two have quite literally just thrown every single thing that they have at the other man right off the bell. Shit if this was a straight up one on one match this would be over by now and hell it was Amis who got the first pin of the match which means that we would also have a new Undisputed World Champion in our midst.
El Chupacabra: On a technicality you are actually one hundred percent correct my friend. Both men have managed to put the other man down with a major move. Luke for his worth did not hit a Doomsday Drop so he still has that sitting in his bag of tricks if he wants to use it to get the win, but now in the back of his mind he has to be wondering if he is lucky to still be in this one. Amis hit a finish on him straight up in the center of the ring.
*Cut back to Luke in the Center of the ring*
DING DING DING!!!
The ref calls for the bell and our main event EWC Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship Bayou Death Match is underway! The two men go to the center of the ring and we get a hand shake. The two men lock up and we get a go behind by Amis who then transitions into a side headlock before spinning around Luke and setting up for The Highwind Crash, but Luke is able to fight his way out of the move. The two men are both up and Luke with the go behind this time. Luke transitions into a side headlock before spinning Amis around and setting up for The Doomsday Drop, but Amis is able to fight his way out of the move! The two men continue to jock for position and eventually break free of one another before each man is able to roll out of the ring. Each man gets under the ring and pulls out a weapon Luke has a chair and Amis is able to get a kendo stick.
Both men roll back into the ring catching a glimpse of the other man. The two stare for a moment before nodding and each man drops the weapon they brought into the ring. The two men again go to the center of the ring and are nose to nose for a moment before they start to trade shots. Luke is able to get the better of trade. Luke with a series of shots that he attempts to end in a discuss lariat, but Amis is able to duck under the shot. Luke turns around into a gut shot from Amis who then follows it up with The Highwind Crash!!! Cover
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Jesse Payne: Well then this match has started off in a rather interesting fashion hasn't it? I mean these two have quite literally just thrown every single thing that they have at the other man right off the bell. Shit if this was a straight up one on one match this would be over by now and hell it was Amis who got the first pin of the match which means that we would also have a new Undisputed World Champion in our midst.
El Chupacabra: On a technicality you are actually one hundred percent correct my friend. Both men have managed to put the other man down with a major move. Luke for his worth did not hit a Doomsday Drop so he still has that sitting in his bag of tricks if he wants to use it to get the win, but now in the back of his mind he has to be wondering if he is lucky to still be in this one. Amis hit a finish on him straight up in the center of the ring.
*Cut back to Luke in the Center of the ring*
The crowd is roaring boos, as Luke is shaking his head in disappointment.
Luke: You know what? They are absolutely right. It's true...
A mixed reaction from the crowd fallows not knowing what to make of all this...
Luke: However... There is a certain amount of strategy that goes into a match like this... You can take a three count, and it doesn't matter... If you get nailed with a devastating move, you can give yourself a three count plus the ten count to recover. And I know what you're thinking... Luke is going to say that getting pinned that early was all part of my strategy... Well, I'm sorry to tell you all... It... was... not.
Payne: Woah...
Luke nods, to the mixed reaction from the crowd.
Luke: The fact is... When he hit me with The Highwind Crash, it took me completely off guard. He caught me sleeping... the three count came before I even realized what happened. And all I can remember thinking was... WHAT THE HELL??? So... I am not going to lie, it being a death match... saved my championship. Amis Shelton has NOTHING to be ashamed of, because he would have beaten me less than five minutes, had this been a normal match.
The crowd begins to boo, but Luke cuts them off.
Luke: No-no! Don't take anything away from him! He did something that NO ONE has EVER been able to do to me! And it was a very humbling experience. Now, he pushed all his chips to the middle of the table and said he wouldn't challenge for the title again till after Stranglemania... and I will respect that. BUT... BUT... I have something to prove now! Because in the eyes of the WORLD, I am not only not an "Undisputed Champion" but I lost a lot of respect from the boys in that locker room, I lost a lot of respect from the people around the world... but I can promise you... that it will NEVER happen again!
The crowd ERUPTS!!!
Luke: I don't know if I was just still riding the high of becoming champion, just unfocused from finally reaching my dream, but after that happened, after he pinned me so quickly... I knew that I was going to win that match, nothing was going to stop me! I didn't care what happened, I was NOT going to go down that way again! And going forward, I would NEVER get caught sleeping again! You all deserve MORE from your EWC World Heavyweight Champion! You deserve better!
Pointing out into the crowd, they jump to their feet!
Luke: And you know what? I'm gonna give it to ya...
Again the crowd roars!
Luke: Before King of the Mountain, I said that if I won this title that I would represent ALL brands across the EWC, not just the one I call home. And I'm going to do just that, when BRAWL returns in June, on their summer premiere episode I am going to BRAWL and take the fight to THEM on THEIR turf, and for the first time EVER I will compete inside a Monday Night Brawl ring! Since I came to the EWC, I have never fought anywhere but inside a Rampage ring... but winning this championship comes with certain responsibilities. So... Get ready... Because you will see me on Monday Nights! You will see me on Friday Nights! You will see me on Sunday Nights! And keep your eyes peeled on Prime because you may just see the EWC World Heavyweight Championship show up somewhere on the indi circuit! The time has come for the EWC... and the WORLD to get the champion they deserve. But I want everyone of you in the arena here tonight... and everyone watching at home... to remember that no matter where you see me, I will ALWAYS bleed Green, Rampage is STILL the house that Luke Wolfe built, and all of you Rampage fans out there can tell everyone... WE ARE RAMPAGE... AND THE CHAMP IS STILL HERE!!!
The crowd ERUPTS as Luke holds the microphone up in the air!!!
"Remember the name" begins to play as Luke steps out of the ring, and walks up the ramp slapping hands with the fans on his way up the ramp.
Payne: I... I don't know what to say right now.
El Chupacabra: You have to admit, it takes a big man and a true champion to come out and say that he would have lost that match only minutes in if he hadn't been saved by the match stipulation.
Payne: I can remember back when Luke Wolfe would have made ever excuse in the book for ANY loss, and now he is out here saying that he was humbled. That everyone deserves better? That he is going to be going all over the place across the board for the EWC? My how things have changed.
El Chupacabra: Indeed they have. And what words! Luke promises to basically tour the other EWC family of Brands! What an announcement!
Payne: He is taking on a huge challenge thats for sure.
Fade to EWC TV Advert!
Luke: You know what? They are absolutely right. It's true...
A mixed reaction from the crowd fallows not knowing what to make of all this...
Luke: However... There is a certain amount of strategy that goes into a match like this... You can take a three count, and it doesn't matter... If you get nailed with a devastating move, you can give yourself a three count plus the ten count to recover. And I know what you're thinking... Luke is going to say that getting pinned that early was all part of my strategy... Well, I'm sorry to tell you all... It... was... not.
Payne: Woah...
Luke nods, to the mixed reaction from the crowd.
Luke: The fact is... When he hit me with The Highwind Crash, it took me completely off guard. He caught me sleeping... the three count came before I even realized what happened. And all I can remember thinking was... WHAT THE HELL??? So... I am not going to lie, it being a death match... saved my championship. Amis Shelton has NOTHING to be ashamed of, because he would have beaten me less than five minutes, had this been a normal match.
The crowd begins to boo, but Luke cuts them off.
Luke: No-no! Don't take anything away from him! He did something that NO ONE has EVER been able to do to me! And it was a very humbling experience. Now, he pushed all his chips to the middle of the table and said he wouldn't challenge for the title again till after Stranglemania... and I will respect that. BUT... BUT... I have something to prove now! Because in the eyes of the WORLD, I am not only not an "Undisputed Champion" but I lost a lot of respect from the boys in that locker room, I lost a lot of respect from the people around the world... but I can promise you... that it will NEVER happen again!
The crowd ERUPTS!!!
Luke: I don't know if I was just still riding the high of becoming champion, just unfocused from finally reaching my dream, but after that happened, after he pinned me so quickly... I knew that I was going to win that match, nothing was going to stop me! I didn't care what happened, I was NOT going to go down that way again! And going forward, I would NEVER get caught sleeping again! You all deserve MORE from your EWC World Heavyweight Champion! You deserve better!
Pointing out into the crowd, they jump to their feet!
Luke: And you know what? I'm gonna give it to ya...
Again the crowd roars!
Luke: Before King of the Mountain, I said that if I won this title that I would represent ALL brands across the EWC, not just the one I call home. And I'm going to do just that, when BRAWL returns in June, on their summer premiere episode I am going to BRAWL and take the fight to THEM on THEIR turf, and for the first time EVER I will compete inside a Monday Night Brawl ring! Since I came to the EWC, I have never fought anywhere but inside a Rampage ring... but winning this championship comes with certain responsibilities. So... Get ready... Because you will see me on Monday Nights! You will see me on Friday Nights! You will see me on Sunday Nights! And keep your eyes peeled on Prime because you may just see the EWC World Heavyweight Championship show up somewhere on the indi circuit! The time has come for the EWC... and the WORLD to get the champion they deserve. But I want everyone of you in the arena here tonight... and everyone watching at home... to remember that no matter where you see me, I will ALWAYS bleed Green, Rampage is STILL the house that Luke Wolfe built, and all of you Rampage fans out there can tell everyone... WE ARE RAMPAGE... AND THE CHAMP IS STILL HERE!!!
The crowd ERUPTS as Luke holds the microphone up in the air!!!
"Remember the name" begins to play as Luke steps out of the ring, and walks up the ramp slapping hands with the fans on his way up the ramp.
Payne: I... I don't know what to say right now.
El Chupacabra: You have to admit, it takes a big man and a true champion to come out and say that he would have lost that match only minutes in if he hadn't been saved by the match stipulation.
Payne: I can remember back when Luke Wolfe would have made ever excuse in the book for ANY loss, and now he is out here saying that he was humbled. That everyone deserves better? That he is going to be going all over the place across the board for the EWC? My how things have changed.
El Chupacabra: Indeed they have. And what words! Luke promises to basically tour the other EWC family of Brands! What an announcement!
Payne: He is taking on a huge challenge thats for sure.
Fade to EWC TV Advert!