Post by FN'R on Mar 10, 2017 22:46:11 GMT -6
Rampage opens with a focused-looking Ace King walking into the Resch Center’s backstage area, greeted by mostly cheers from the EWC fan base. He says hello to a few road crew members, but nothing too substantial as he continues on his way.
As ‘The Gambler’ rounds a corner, a red streak flashes across the screen. When the camera refocuses, Ace is clutching his stomach, doubled over in pain as he’s attacked from all angles by a masked assailant wearing a red balaclava and wielding a metal baseball bat. The attacker cracks King in the back with the bat a few times, then reaches back for a little extra before connecting with his head.
The camera pans down to an unconscious Ace King; as this happens, the attacker kneels down sans balaclava, long red and black locks giving the attacker's identity away.
Ruthann Park Hunter: Knock knock.
With a soft laugh, Ruthann drops the bat and balaclava by Ace’s face and walks off; a few seconds later, a car is heard squealing out of the parking lot while King convulses on the ground, the bat rolling on the ground so it reads ‘Ruthless’ for the world to see.
As ‘The Gambler’ rounds a corner, a red streak flashes across the screen. When the camera refocuses, Ace is clutching his stomach, doubled over in pain as he’s attacked from all angles by a masked assailant wearing a red balaclava and wielding a metal baseball bat. The attacker cracks King in the back with the bat a few times, then reaches back for a little extra before connecting with his head.
The camera pans down to an unconscious Ace King; as this happens, the attacker kneels down sans balaclava, long red and black locks giving the attacker's identity away.
Ruthann Park Hunter: Knock knock.
With a soft laugh, Ruthann drops the bat and balaclava by Ace’s face and walks off; a few seconds later, a car is heard squealing out of the parking lot while King convulses on the ground, the bat rolling on the ground so it reads ‘Ruthless’ for the world to see.
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 411
MARCH 10, 2017
FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE
EPISODE 411
MARCH 10, 2017
Live from THE RESCH CENTER IN GREEN BAY WISCONSIN
EWC RAMPAGE
March 10, 2017
Live From The Reach Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Commentators: El Chupacabra & Jesse Payne
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: John Dean
Backstage Help: Ace Heart
"The Beautiful People" by Marilyn Man 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, Derek Wellings and Griffin Hawkins, before ending with Legion and the EWC Undisputed World Champion Draks.
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 then pans out showing a full scale view of the jam packed arena and zooms in on some crazy fans holding up their signs.
"GRIFFIN HAWKINS NEXT EWC CHAMP"
"BRAWL SUCK"
"DRAKE"
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"WE ARE LEGION"
"GRIFFIN HAWKINS NEXT EWC CHAMP"
"BRAWL SUCK"
"DRAKE"
"
"WE ARE LEGION"
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
The fans erupt as “Bleed for me” by Saliva begins to play loudly! The entire arena is in a state of a frenzy, as Drake steps out unto the stage, his face reflecting the thousands of camera’s that are snapping pics of him! Both the International Championship ad the Undisputed Championship hang over each shoulder as he walks down the rampway, slapping the hands of the fans along the way!
El Chupacabra It’s so good to see the Undisputed Title back here on Rampage again. Thank you, Drake! As of today, you are the best in the world… and with StrangleMania on the horizon; you will get th opportunity to prove it again against Griffin Hawkins!
Jesse Payne: I have to admit, when Drake chose Hawkins as his next opponent… I truly marked out for him and became a fan. Drake has proven himself to be a fighting champion. I have not seen the fans… and the industry for that matter… in a state like this in a long time!
Drake reaches the ringside area and walks up the metal steps, raising the titles for all to see! The fans continue to cheer as he is handed a microphone..
Drake: Hello Rampage!
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DRAKE… DRAKE….DRAKE
!!”Drake: It’s good to be here. Man, I was talking to some of the folks in the locker room. Rampage is legit! Good folks and a hell of a promotion. It’s going to be an honor to represent this brand as we go into StrangleMania!!
Voice: WAIT…. WAIT….
The fans begin to boo now as Michael Saint walks out unto the stage. He walks with a swagger towards the ring
Michael Saint: You are a Brawl guy. Don’t think for a second that you represent us in anyway.
Drake: Really, Saint?? The last I checked… I was the EWC Undisputed Champion. That means that I represent the entire damn fed, mate.
The fans begin to cheer louder as Saint enters the ring. Drake does not back down.
Drake: I have heard that first impressions are important. Someone should have told you the same thing. Respect is nice.
Michael Saint: Respect?? You think just because you beat X that I have to respect you?! You need to earn that, and to be honest, there hasn’t been a champion in years who has earned my respect.
Drake: Give it time, mate. I grow on you.
Michael Saint: Prove it… against MY champion. Ladies and Gentlemen, the RAMPAGE UNITED STATES CHAMPION… GRIFFIN HAWKINS!!!
"Made in Hell" kicks in as the EWC United States Champion emerges from behind the ramp. The crowd is cheering off their feet as he walks down with the U.S Title around his shoulder.
Jesse Payne: And here comes the man that will face Drake for the Undisputed Title at Stranglemania!
El Chupacabra: Griffin Hawkins is a magnificent athlete, love him or hate him. He's known for making the impossible happen..but can he become the next Undisputed Champion?
He gets in the ring, not taking his eyes off Drake. He grabs himself a microphone.
Griffin Hawkins: Lets make one thing perfectly clear...*looks over to Saint* I am NOT your Champion!
The crowd pops at the mention of that.
Griffin Hawkins: I've told you this a thousand times, nobody owns me and nobody tells me what to do, especially some suit wearing sellout who couldn't get a woman if he had a fistful of 50's. And if you continue to disrespect me like that again, you're gonna be on the mat looking for your teeth.
He looks over to the Undisputed Champion.
Griffin Hawkins: Now...I just wanna welcome you to Rampage, it is indeed an honor to have the Undisputed Champion here. And unlike that asshole over there, I do respect you. Any guy who is able to slay the great destroyer himself deserves respect. I think I speak for all these people when I say we respect you!
The crowd pops huge and a "Drake" chant breaks out.
Griffin Hawkins: At Stranglemania, two guys who are the measuring stick of both our brands are gonna climb in there and have the match of a lifetime. All for the richest prize in our industry..that title over your shoulder. Last time I held a title like that, my tenure as Champion didn't last long because the corporate brass didn't want someone like me representing their company as Champion...but times are different now. This is my one chance at the biggest prize in the game, I won't get another if I lose. I respect you a great deal..but I warn you, I'm willing to walk through hell itself just to leave Stranglemania the new EWC Champion.
Michael Saint: Alright fuck it. I tried to be Mr. Nice guy and build you up, but fuck it. Griffin Hawkins the idea of you as EWC Champion makes me physically ill. Sick to my stomach. You are a disrespectful little prick and I will take great pleasure in that man.
Points at Drake.
Michael Saint: Beating you to within an inch of your pathetic existence, despite thr fact that he is almost as disrespectful as you. It has been almost a fucking year since Rampage got a shot at the EWC CHAMPION and if all people you! Griffin Hawkins the man who has made my life a living hell for a year now!
Crowd sits in stunned silence.
Michael Saint: Quite frankly if the man who signs my paycheck did not give this match the ok I would take you out of it. You do not deserve this shot.
He turns to Drake.
Michael Saint: And you. You think that a defeat of Xplode makes you special? You are nothing to someone like me. Xplode was the greatest champion in EWC history. You are just a flash in the pan. So I am getting getting out of here. Fuck you.
He points at Griffin.
Michael Saint: And fuck you.
He points at Drake before dropping his mic. Saint goes up the ramp leaving the other two.
Drake nods as he still has his mic.
Drake: You don't need to walk through hell mate.. just focus on surviving. That's the best that you can hope for. Trust me, the respect is mutual, but once that bell is rung, you are going to experience a new level in this business. For some time now, you have referred to yourself as a champion. Let me make this clear for you.. I am the only champion in the EWC. You have never faced anyone like me before. You will though..
The fans really begin to get behind Drake now as he raises the EWC Championship and shows it to Griffin.
Drake: Just a few more days... champ. Just a few more days.
Crowd goes wild as we go to commercial.