Post by FN'R on Nov 6, 2015 21:06:51 GMT -6
WARNING: This live event contains stunts performed by professionals or under the supervision of professionals and maybe unsuitable for younger viewers. Accordingly EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any stunt or activity performed in this live event.
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation presents
EPISODE 388
November 6, 2015
FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE
EPISODE 388
November 6, 2015
Live from the BERCY ARENA IN PARIS FRANCE
EWC RAMPAGE
November 6 2015
Live From the Bercy Center in Paris, France
Commentators: David Arquette & Scott Caan
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: John Dean
Backstage Help: Ace Heart
"Figure It Out" by Royal Blood 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 Ruthan Park and Mr. McNeil, before ending with Project Chaos and the EWC World Champion Mark Storm.
The opening pyros hit and here we go.
The VERIZON CENTER is rocking, sold out with over 20,000 fans in attendance. The camera pans around showing the excited crowd jumping for joy in anticipation for the beginning of the show.
"WE WANT LUKE WOLFE"
"WE DON'T WATCH BRAWL"
"MARK STORM VS SHADOW MAN = DREAM MATCH"
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"JAMES KASH SUCKS"
A chant begins of
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"Monkey Business" by Skid Row hits as Griffin Hawkins comes from behind the curtain in his street clothes, carrying the EWC Television Title. The crowd loses it as he comes down the rampway.
David Arquette: There he is, the reigning and defending EWC Television Champion! He's also the man who will go on to fight Metal Black for the United States Championship! He put on quite a show at Uncensored Scott!
Scot Caan: I don't know how this guy does it. Somehow he always finds a way to overcome the odds. Just when you think you got him figured out, he changes the questions!
David Arquette: The fans seem to love him! He's one of the more popular members of the Rampage brand!
Griffin gets in the ring and takes a microphone. He waits for his music to die down as the crowd is already cheering.
"Hawkins! Hawkins! Hawkins! Hawkins!
He smiles, taking in the appreciation.
Griffin Hawkins: I guess there's no doubt The City of Light loves the fact that I'm here tonight!
The crowd pops some more as the cameras pan to signs reading "Vive La Hawkins" and "Hawkins for U.S Champion". It pans back to Griffin as he continues.
Griffin Hawkins: Now..in the last few months, I've been getting some flack from a few of my critics. Some of them said I'm not a wrestler...some of them said that I'm just some gimmick....some of even said that I don't deserve the title around my shoulder. Well, to them, I say this!
He then takes the title off his shoulder and raises it in the air for the world to see. The crowd is on their feet cheering.
Griffin Hawkins: This belt says otherwise. This belt says that I'm not just a bunch of hype, that I am the real deal. *Adjusuts it back to his shoulder* And I proved it at Uncensored when I took on Ronnie McNeil in a Taipei Deathmatch. He gave me everything I can handle...he even busted me open from ear to ear. But at the end of the match, I proved without a shadow of a doubt that my previous victory over him was no fluke..and neither was winning this title right here. And just when you think it can't get any bigger..I am the new Number 1 Contender for the United States Title. A belt held by the new Champion Metal Black...but these days she doesn't have the hardware to show for it. Why? Because a certain little punk stole her title and ran off like a thief in the night...and that man is Living Dead Karl.
The crowd suddenly turn to boos just at the mention of his name.
Griffin Hawkins: Karl...possession is nine tenths of the law. You have something that doesn't belong to you. I shouldn't really be surprised, you know you can never win that title...so you do the next best thing and rip it off from somebody who earned it. Now...I don't know if Metal Black is here tonight, but one way or another...I'm gonna rip that belt off your frail scrawny weak little waist..and return it to its rightful owner. But Metal, don't forget you and me have a match for your title..I consider you a friend, but business is business..I want that U.S Title. And unlike that gutless little coward Living Dead Karl, I am willing enough to fight you face to face for that title...instead of stealing it like a rat. Because I..."
Just then he's interrupted by the sound of "Invincible" as Chris Kamikaze comes out to a mixed reaction.
David Arquette: Are you kidding me? Is he really gonna come out here and interrupt him?!
Scott Caan: Well what do you expect? These two have been going at it verbally for weeks...with both of them under the same roof, its inevitable that their paths will cross!
He grabs a microphone as he looks over Griffin.
Chris Kamikaze: ....Oh I'm sorry, did I interrupt you? Did I stop you from talking about your favorite subject which was yourself? You're crazy if you thought I was gonna stay back and allow you to disrespect me in front of all these people.
Griffin Hawkins: Disrespect you? Are you high? I haven't said a damn thing about you!
Chris Kamikaze: That's the whole point! You brought up many names in the last few minutes you were out here...but you haven't mentioned me one time. I'm sick and tired of you and everyone else overlooking me just because I'm the newcomer. You act as if its some forgone conclusion that you're gonna just breeze past me on your road to the United States title. Well I got news for you pretty boy, one way or another, that title is gonna come home with me!
Griffin Hawkins: Wow..you really must have a short term memory. Because last I checked, you lost your chance to become number one contender when Tiffani Lopez beat you and John Blade at Uncensored. So she's the next one in line for a title shot...not you. You blew it kid...
Chris Kamikaze: I make no excuses...yes I lost the match. But that doesn't mean that it's the end of the road for me. It's nothing more than a minor setback. It may not be this week or the next week or the next. But I will get my shot, and I will see to it that you don't make it to face Metal Black for her title.
Griffin looks to be losing his patience.
Griffin Hawkins: What the hell is it with you? I swear to God I don't get it! You come out here and interrupt my promo time, trying to make this all about you. You don't care about anybody but yourself. You preach on and on about how you respect this business and how you're willing to learn, but the reality is you don't respect anybody but yourself! To get respect, you gotta give respect pal...otherwise you're not even gonna last here.
Chris Kamikaze: No No No...you got it all wrong Griffin, you got your facts all twisted...I do respect this business. I do respect the people who laid the groundwork down in this company so people like you and me could have a job and live the lifestyles we live now. The only person that I don't respect...is you.
The crowd begins booing in reaction to that. He doesn't let it bother him.
Chris Kamikaze: Yes I realize that remark is not gonna win me any votes for Prime Minister of France, but I'm not here to win a popularity contest...I'm here to speak the truth. You see Griffin, someone like you doesn't deserve respect. Why? Because you think you're special. You walk around copping a self righteous attitude and you look down at the roster like you're better than us. But that's not the main reason I don't respect you. What really gets me is that you're in the spot now when someone else should be in it...you get handed all these opportunities while people like me have to work for them. No matter where I turn, this company is somehow catering to you. Main Event spots..commercials, interviews with Michael Saint, and title opportunities. Every bit of credibility that title you're holding had flew out the window the day the powers at be decided someone like you was Championship material. The fact that you have a chance to disgrace yet another title makes me absolutely sick. More importantly, I am sick and tired of watching you get handed opportunities you don't deserve while I have to push my nose to the grindstone and work for it. One way or another I'm gonna rectify that when I take that title and drag it out of the mud it's in when I beat you in this ring.
Griffin Hawkins: ...Are you done now? Let me ask you something, how long have you been in this business? Five minutes. How long have I been in this business? 12 long years. And I have gone through things you wouldn't even imagine. I've been through horrors that I wouldn't even wish on you. And in the long career I have had I have NEVER been handed anything. Everything I've accomplished here and all the other various companies all over the world, I've earned them. Nobody gave me anything, I worked for it all. Do I have an ego? Yes I do...but I've earned the right to have one. And it's not really bragging if you can come out here every week and back it up. And more importantly Chris, I've beaten guys bigger, badder, better...and sure as hell tougher than you. And none of them have been able to keep me down. Hell, I got one tonight I'm set to beat..yet here you are, making this all about you...again! But if it's a fight you want...what the hell, lets fight right now.
He takes off his leather jacket, the crowd is ready to see a fight between these two.
Chris Kamikaze: Oh..you would like that wouldn't you? You and me fighting it out right here, is that what you want? Well forget it!
The crowd boos..realizing they won't see this fight.
Chris Kamikaze: When are you going to get it? I told you a million times, we don't fight on your time, we fight on my time. I got a match with Luke Wolfe, and I'm not gonna waste my time with you. We fight when I say we do.
He leaves the ring heading towards the back. Griffin still has his mic.
Griffin Hawkins: ...You see Christopher....there's something you should also know about me. I don't like hearing the word No...so as far as I'm concerned, right now is your time!
He drops the mic and heads up the ramp, Chris turns around and sees him coming, throwing the first punch as the two are going at it! It takes a load of officials to pull them apart. Griffin shouts "Let me go! This punk is mine!" as he is being pulled back by two of the referees.
Scot Caan: I knew this was gonna happen! Two combustible elements like this can't co exist!
David Arquette: Somewhere down the line, these two are gonna have to settle their differences!
The backstage officials do their best to keep them separated as we go to a break.