Post by FN'R on Nov 10, 2017 20:26:47 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 422
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE
EPISODE 422
NOVEMBER 10, 2017
Live from THE RALPH ENGELSTED ARENA IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA!
EWC RAMPAGE
OCTOBER 13, 2017
Live From The GILA RIVER ARENA IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA
Commentators: El Chupacabra & Jesse Payne
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Silas McKay
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 Drake.
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.
"ACE KING NEXT EWC CHAMP!"
"BRAWL SUCKS!"
"ROBBIE RAYDER"
"ANNABELLE"
"GRIZZLY DUGGAN"
"ACE KING NEXT EWC CHAMP!"
"BRAWL SUCKS!"
"ROBBIE RAYDER"
"ANNABELLE"
"GRIZZLY DUGGAN"
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
FNR
El Chupacabra: With this being the second-to-last Rampage of the season, plenty of headlines floating through EWC on all four brands, like-
“THE ACE OF SPADES! THE ACE OF SPADES!”
Jesse Payne: Now HERE’S a guy who’s been in plenty of headlines!
The opening to ‘Ace of Spades’ rips through Ralph Engelstad Arena, and the Grand Forks crowd goes bananas. With the drums, fireworks of red, white, and blue go off as Ace King emerges from backstage with Shelley Silver by his side; he’s clad in a leather jacket with his walkout shirt underneath, dark jeans, black Adidas shoes, Oakley sunglasses, and his newly-won United States Championship rests on his shoulder.
Emmanuelle Chriqui: Please welcome, accompanied by Shelley Silver... the NEWWWWW EWC United States Champion… ACE… KIIIIIIIIIIIIING!!!
El Chupacabra: You said it, Jesse: Ace King has been all over the place in the last couple months. He’s still got his Undisputed Championship match at Wrestlefest in December from winning the Rumble in the Bronx, but he also picked up the United States Championship in a hellacious main event at Uncensored.
Jesse Payne: He didn’t blow up in that one, but his career certainly is.
El Chupacabra: Right you are, but he’s also got a controversial loss to Otaki at FSW 50 on his books as well, so we’ll see what’s going through his mind.
Ace nods as he taps his new championship with pride, and the audience’s raucous response remains. After taking a few seconds to take it all in, a rare smile crosses his face as he takes Shelley’s hand and they make their way down the ramp, their arms outstretched so the Grand Forks fans can acknowledge them.
They stop in front of the ring, and Ace takes her face into his hands and kisses her sweetly. They then take a lap around the ring, savouring the moment as the ringside fans congratulate him. Finally, he hops up onto the apron with Shelley following up the steps; after a few seconds, he leaps to the top rope and off it, with golden fireworks exploding from the turnbuckles when he lands.
He walks over to the ropes to help Shelley in, then triumphantly raises the United States Championship above his head; the crowd roars in approval, with feverish ‘ACE!’ chants reverberating throughout the building. The chants transitions into a ‘YOU DESERVE IT!’ after ‘Ace of Spades’ finally fades out; Ace reaches for a microphone from ringside, and he has to collect himself; Shelley puts a hand on his shoulder to put him at ease as he raises the microphone to his mouth.
Ace King: I’ve said all along that all I need is a chance. At Uncensored, I had the rare luxury of having two shots to get the job done… But I only needed one, and here I stand before you as the NEWWWW United States Champion, BAY-BAY!
The crowd again erupts as Ace adjusts the championship on his shoulder. Shelley applauds along, though Ace has a frown on his face as he raises the microphone to his mouth again.
Ace King: You know, as great as this is, and I treasure this… I’m having a hard time celebrating, because this championship’s previous occupant left a bad taste in my mouth.
The crowd starts booing at the reference to Toni Gunn; Ace’s expression is vacant as he stares out toward the entrance ramp.
Ace King: You’re running out of excuses, Toni. Yeah, I got an assist from the ring before it exploded… *he looks over at Shelley* Thanks for that, by the way… *She nods at him with a smile* ...But you easily could have had the same thing. However, as usual, Harvey showed he’s your weak link.
Ace’s intensity picks up as he paces back and forth in the ring. Shelley tries to hide a smirk as Ace leans against the ropes, looking out at the audience.
Ace King: I’ll admit, there was an extra satisfaction watching you get blown up, then driving you into the mat. For months, all I’ve heard from you is how you’re the one carrying Rampage, when in reality, you knew you were on borrowed time. Yeah, you had this championship, but words only go so far if you can’t back them up. Toni, if you’re not too busy arguing with Harvey over who the bigger bitch is, I’d suggest you listen up.
Ace’s expression hardens as he stares daggers into the nearest camera.
Ace King: You’re a fucking coward, Toni. I know it’s not the white-bread, clean-cut guy thing to say, but it’s high time you heard the truth. All this time, you’ve boasted about being Rampage’s best, but NOT ONCE have you proven it when the situation presented itself. Rumble in the Bronx? No Toni! Uncensored? I think we all know THAT blew up in your face… And every other part of your body, for that matter. Now, we come to StableWars, a PERFECT opportunity for Toni Gunn to show the world once and for all that she stands for something! Guys, can we throw the StableWars card up on the Tron, please?
Within a couple seconds, Ace’s request is granted, and graphics flashing through all the matches cycle through; Ace raises an eyebrow at Shelley once the cycle is complete.
Ace King: Do you see her there, babe?
Shelley shakes her head, and the crowd boos heavily; Ace buries his tongue in his cheek, then exhales before speaking again.
Ace King: What a fucking shock THAT is, isn’t it? A chance for Toni to actually put actions to her words and she turns tail and flees, AGAIN. Instead, it’s left up to my girlfriend and I, along with Latoya Hixx…
There’s a mixed reaction for Hixx; Ace nods accordingly.
Ace King: And our new resident Youngblood, Jeremiah Kelsey…
There’s a polite cheer for ‘The Bullfrog’ as Ace stretches his jaw and rolls his neck before returning his focus to the microphone.
Ace King: It’s left up to US to step up for Rampage against BRAWL when nobody else will, and you’re hoping we fall so you can take credit. I could have taken the easy way out as Luke Wolfe did by only competing once, but unlike either of you, I actually BELIEVE in defending the honour of the brand that's given me a chance. Instead, we’re seeing who you really are, Toni, and frankly, there’s a lot of that going around lately.
Ace’s expression curves into an increasingly familiar twisted smile, a devilish glint in his eye as an amused Shelley raises an eyebrow at him.
Ace King: Otaki, you’re no better than she is. You’ve shown a few times now that you’re a child with a temper who kicks and screams every single time something doesn’t go her way, and you showed just how low you were willing to go in Gainesville. ONCE AGAIN, you thought spitting in my face was the way to go, didn’t you? It got me down for three seconds, sure, but there are consequences that can last a lifetime, and karma’s a bitch.
To illustrate the point, Ace rubs his partially-irritated eyes as the crowd is split down the middle.
Ace King: That brings us back to StableWars, where retribution will come swift and severe. You may not see yourself as a hero, but the rest of us can see through the charade: You can’t stand anyone else being successful where you weren’t. You’re driven to take a stand against anything I do, because you don’t think I deserve what I EARNED, the very same thing you earned and choked away one year ago.
There’s an audible gasp from the crowd after the last line; even Shelley quirks an eyebrow at her champion of a boyfriend, but he just shrugs it off with the same twisted smile.
Ace King: I might come into the Champions Doomsday Cage Match beaten up from the elimination match right before… *Ace looks into the in-ring camera in a mocking aside* Thanks for supporting Rampage, Wolfe… *He turns his gaze back to the crowd* But believe me, Otaki, I’ll have MORE than enough to drive you through any fuckin’ cage. You’re doing A LOT of talking and bitching on social media, and you can have fun with your little hashtage, but what happens when the laughter stops? Whether it’s you… or Luke Wolfe…
Though it’s mostly a loud serenade of boos, there’s a polite cheer for Wolfe, if only for his status as a Rampage competitor.
Ace King: Or the classy, esteemed Captain Darkwater…
A mixed reaction for the International Champion and BRAWL competitor.
Ace King: The Wannabe Deity and a guy I have PLENTY of unfinished business with, Neo James Carner…
It’s a deafening round of boos for the newly-minted Television Champion and BRAWL competitor.
Ace King: Or whoever emerges from Stitches and Trixie on Sunday… You’ll all find out soon enough, because not only will I prove I’m the best EWC has right now, and that I’m on THE BEST BRAND, FRIDAY… NIGHT… Rampage.
Whatta Man by Salt-N-Peppa hits on the PA as GM Michael Saint comes to the entrance ramp.
Michael Saint: Well well well. Look at what we have here. We got our new United States Champion and our new X Division Champ....Oh wait Shelley you got knocked out by my baby sister so you did not get that belt did you?
Crowd rains down boo's
Michael Saint: Then again that is the issue with you right Shelley you choke when the pressure is on.
Shelley flips off Saint.
Michael Saint: No thanks honey. Not even I would go there. However, I do need to congratulate you on your win at Uncensored Ace. You have been in EWC just over a year and you are now claiming to be the number one star here. With that belt I guess you can claim all you want right?
Ace nods
Michael Saint: I am almost shocked, because just like your lady in that ring you seem to choke when the pressure is on. Let me count the ways Ace. Wrestlefest last year you fail to win the US title from Luke Wolfe when Griffin Hawkins wins the match. TV title tournament early this year you go out in round one. You come back though and eventually not only win the TV belt, but the US title Money in the Bank. You lose that TV title to Harvey Yorke the man you claim is the weak link in Moors Murders. You get a shot at Drake and the big boys belt only to lose the match.
Now you are on a roll, but now you have to represent MY SHOW at Stablewars not once, but twice! I do not want to say that I have no faith in you, but I do not want you to ruin this for me. I want you two both to know that I do not tolerate choking under pressure when MY BRAND is being made to look bad.
So, I will sweeten the pot so to say. Now I want nothing more for you to dominate both matches. You make me look good and you look good going into the biggest night of your life at Wrestlefest. I am going to say this. In the Brand v Brand tag team match if you are eliminated before ANY of your team mates you will be punished. Say the last two left on Rampage are Ace King and Jeremiah Kelsey and Ace King goes out first. Well, in my opinion that guarantees Jeremiah a shot at that United States Championship at Wrestlefest. That goes to anyone who out lasts you.
I want to motivate MY TEAM to get the win. So, I will be watching them to see who can do the best. I want you to do your best Ace. I just do not want you to do what you seem to always do and choke under the pressure. Thank you.
Saint leaves as we go to a commercial.