Post by FN'R on Feb 12, 2016 18:53:17 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 392
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE
EPISODE 392
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
Live from CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA
EWC RAMPAGE
February 12, 2016
Live From Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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 Luke Wolfe, Emevlas Stastias and Griffin Hawkins, before ending with Project Chaos and the EWC Undisputed World Champion XPLODE.
The opening pyros hit and here we go.
The Chesapeake Energy Arena 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.
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.
"FREE GRIFFIN HAWKINS"
"BRAWL IS HORRIBLE"
"MARK STORM WILL BEAT XPLODE!"
"
"ANARCHY 16 RULES"
"FREE GRIFFIN HAWKINS"
"BRAWL IS HORRIBLE"
"MARK STORM WILL BEAT XPLODE!"
"
"ANARCHY 16 RULES"
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
Michael Saint: Good evening ladies and gentlemen. A lot of people might not like me, but I do what I do out of what's best for the Rampage brand. My responsibilities as General Manager is to make sure Rampage puts out the best product every week...especially when it comes to its Champions. As you know, I have suspended The EWC Television Champion Griffin Hawkins.
The crowd boos at this decision.
Michael Saint: I understand it was not a popular decision...but it had to be done. With Griffin's suspension in tact, he can't fulfill his duties as Champion. The rules state that if a Champion can't defend his title within 30 days, he must relinquish it.
Crowd: *Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap* We Want Hawkins! *Clap Clap Clap Clap Clap* We Want Hawkins!
Michael Saint: See..you people are part of the problem here. Griffin's ego always seems to get him into hot water...and all of you are not helping him at all. I look around and I see people with signs that read...Griffin Rocks....Free Hawkins and what not. And that is a problem because you all are causing Griffin to confuse popularity with what's best for the Rampage brand. Really, I get it, he's insanely popular. I get that he gives you all something to hope for in your..empty mediocre lives, but popularity isn't everything.
The crowd is booing him as he tries to maintain his composure.
Scott Caan: Wow it's..almost as if he's deriding the fans just because they are cheering for Hawkins..
David Arquette: He's the boss, he can do whatever he wants! You want to tell him he can't do that?
Michael Saint: If Griffin wants a title so much...I can grant it for him. I'm reasonable... after his suspension is over, I could always create a European Title...or maybe a Cruiserweight Title...something nice like that for him to compete for. But right now he needs to do the right thing and forfeit the TV Title to me. You all deserve a TV Champion who can defend the belt every week. And Griffin..unfortunately is not the man for the job. So Griffin, come on out here and do what's right. No more sneak attacks, no more disguises, just you and me in this ring.
"Monkey Business" kicks in as Griffin emerges from the back, dressed in street clothes consisting of a Leather Jacket with a Guns N Roses T-Shirt underneath and red leather pants. He has the TV Title around his shoulder as he walks down the ramp. He doesn't look too happy.
Scott Caan: And there's the TV Champion..or should we say soon to be ex TV Champion...
David Arquette: I'll admit, Griffin had a nice reign as Television Champion...it's a shame it has to end this way.
Scott Caan: I don't really understand Mr.Saint's reasoning. He could have done this behind closed doors..but instead he wants Griffin to do this in public in front of the entire world. He's got friends and family at home watching this on national television...what must be going through their heads?!"
David Arquette: It's obvious he's doing this to humiliate Hawkins...you may not like it, but he's the boss!
He gets in the ring, looking straight at Saint before grabbing a microphone.
Michael Saint: I appreciate you coming out here for this Griffin. Now..I could strip you of the title...but that wouldn't really be fair. Instead I want you to make the decision. And you know deep down in your heart of hearts that the EWC Universe deserves an active Champion. If you care anything about the fans, you'll do the right thing and relinquish the Championship right here tonight.
The crowd continues booing, not liking this decision at all. Griffin has a microphone in hand as he begins to speak.
Griffin Hawkins: Well...Saint, you did bring up a lot of good points. These fans deserve a Champion that's active, a Champion that comes out every week to defend this title against the best Rampage has to offer. There is really no shame in giving up this title..."
Michael Saint: You're right Griffin..there is no shame in giving up the belt. I guarantee you when you come back, you'll get another opportunity.
Griffin Hawkins: Actually...Saint, I wasn't finished. I said there really is no shame in giving up this title...but there is shame in giving up the title to a pathetic shell of a human being like you!
The crowd pops huge in agreement as Saint looks angry.
Michael Saint: ...Listen to me Hawkins, I..
Griffin Hawkins: No, shut up! You're gonna listen to me! You are gonna listen to what I have to say whether you like it or not! For once in your fucking life, take your balls out of your purse and man up! This has nothing to do with the TV Title...this has nothing to do with me...this has a lot to do with you. You see, I know who you are, before I got here you were the man. You're a 2 Time World Champion...Undefeated International Champion...you were somebody people talked about all the time..and now...look at you. You've become soft. You've become complacent. You've become a sellout. You traded in your lame ass tights for your equally lame ass suit and became the Rampage GM with a receding hairline..and somehow deluded yourself into thinking you're a "ladies man", when in reality the only women you can get is the ones you pay for. It must really burn your up inside that you can't wrestle anymore, that's why you're taking your anger and insecurities out on me, out on Mark Storm, out Luke Wolfe, out on anyone who people see as the future of EWC. I can look you dead in your eyes and see that you hate my guts and you don't want me to succeed here..that's why you're trying to take this belt away from me.
Michael Saint: Whoa Whoa..you got it all wrong Hawkins, I think you've been reading too many Oliver Stone novels. There is no conspiracy. I respect the talent of EWC Rampage, I do indeed see them as the future. I'm a fair and unbiased man, so you can stop trying to make me out to be some kind of creature who's out to destroy you.
Griffin Hawkins: You're right, maybe it's all in my head...but would a fair General Manager refer to one of his Champions as a failure? Would a fair General Manager try and punish his one of his Superstars by booking him in a match with his hair on the line out of punishment? You can lie to these people..but they're not stupid, and neither am I. This whole vendetta against me is nothing but pure jealousy that I am one of the top superstars on your brand..and you're just forced to sit back and watch it happen. You have contempt for somebody who pretty much took your spot. You're no longer a wrestling champion Saint...you're a wrestling afterthought.
Saint has an intent glare at Hawkins as he grips the mic.
Michael Saint: You think I'm weak? You think I'm soft! Who the hell do you think you're talking to you disrespectful bleach blonde punk?! I have been in the ring with just about everyone in EWC, I've main evented matches all over the world...I've been in the ring with people who would make you run home and cry to your mama...so don't even test me, don't even go there. I can still go...but I do it on my terms, not yours. But right now I'm a business man first...not a wrestler. And as for me abusing my power, I'm only doing what's fair for this brand. So people..despite what Griffin and everyone else in the Rampage locker room thinks, I'm not a dictator. It would be so much easier if everyone just learned to get along with me.
The crowd boos, not believing him.
Griffin Hawkins: Actually..Saint, you're not a dictator..you're just a dick..
Michael Saint: Hey! You need to watch who you're talking to Hawkins! Now we can argue all night, but that won't get us anywhere. I asked you to come here to deliver that title to me, and that's what you're going to do, now hand it over!
Griffin takes the belt off his shoulder, looking down at it as Saint has his hand out. The crowd is chanting "NO!" over and over as Griffin looks out at the audience.
Michael Saint: ..Don't listen to these people Griffin, they don't know whats best for this show...I do. And it's time for you to do the right thing.
Griffin looks back down at his TV Title, then at Saint. In one swift motion, he suddenly hits Saint with the TV Title! The crowd is on their feet cheering!
Scott Caan: Oh my God! Griffin just blasted Saint with the TV Title!
David Arquette: Has he gone crazy!? He can't do that!
Scott Caan: I think he just did!
"Monkey Business" hits as Griffin leaves the ring with the TV Belt around his shoulder. He heads up towards the entrance and stops at the ramp, looking back at Saint who is groggily trying to get up, using the ropes to keep himself from falling over. Griffin raises the TV Title in the air as Saint is fuming with anger.