FN'R #474 - Columbia, South Carolina
Sept 12, 2020 0:50:38 GMT -6
President Mac and Samantha "Titaness" Hamilton like this
Post by FN'R on Sept 12, 2020 0:50:38 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...
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AND NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS FALL OUT
AND NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS FALL OUT
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EPISODE 474
September 11th 2020
September 11th 2020
LIVE! From The Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
EWC RAMPAGE
9.11.2020
Live From Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
Commentators -
Play-By-Play: Javier Martinez
Color: Phillip Loydson
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Toyo Yasahiro
Assistant Refs: Mike Michaelson & Pierce Patterson
Backstage Help: Bryan Spade
9.11.2020
Live From Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina
Commentators -
Play-By-Play: Javier Martinez
Color: Phillip Loydson
Announcer: Emmanuelle Chriqui
Head Ref: Toyo Yasahiro
Assistant Refs: Mike Michaelson & Pierce Patterson
Backstage Help: Bryan Spade
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Emmanuelle Chriqui stands in a darkened arena, a lone spotlight shining on her in the middle of the ring.
Chriqui: Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and observe a moment of silence as we remember those lost during the terrible tragedy that was September 11th, 2001.
There is silence throughout the arena.
Chriqui: And now, a ten bell salute to honor those who lost their lives that day.
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Chriqui: Thank you. We will never forget that day 19 years ago.
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We open back to Martinez and Loydson sitting at the commentary desk.
Martinez: Good evening folks, and welcome to another jam packed episode of Friday Night Rampage. But before we kick things off, we take a look at Friday Night Gambit. Tonight's Gambit saw Nika Kosov get a big win against Peach Gelato, while Wyatt Cross went to a double count-out vs Yaya Banana.
Loydson: Nika was able to pretty much squash that shitty wrestler Peach and end it early, but for some reason Peach still got cheered.
Martinez: Because she's adorable.
Martinez laughs.
Martinez: Folks we want to extend a big congratulations to one Jordan Sharpe of PRIME. That's right, the Indy Champion set a new record at PRIME 71. He now has the most concurrent PRIME appearances in HISTORY, beating the former record held by Trixie.
Loydson: That is one year of hard work and dedication. Working through injuries, depression, etc etc. I don't normally do this but thank you for your hard work Jordan.
Martinez: Love you brother. Now we move on to tonight's show. We have Nezumi Vs Melody Malone, Stitches Vs Gabi Vee, Diamond Dogs are in action... It's going to be one hell of a show folks, don't go anywhere because tonight’s show is kicking off with a Presidential Address, and I’m sure after all that went down at Night of Champions the alleged 46th President of The United States will have a lot to say…
Loydson: Mr President was unfairly and unjustly deposed and I for once cannot wait for Scorpio to rain hell on this place!
The camera pans around to the ring where we can see a lectern is set up baring Scorpio’s edited Presidential Seal. Surrounding it are twenty members of his private security force, The President’s Men, and stood by the lectern’s side is the Vice President of The United States Crème de la Crème. All of a sudden “Hail To The Chief” blasts out and the lights turn to red, white, and blue as the 46th President of The United States steps out of the back. The crowd boo loudly as Scorpio makes his way down the stage and ramp making no response to the heat from the fans; his face is one of absolute thunder and rage as we see him for the first time in 2020 without an EWC Championship belt about his person. As he reaches the ring and climbs the stairs one of his bodyguards separates the ropes and he climbs inside, taking his place behind the lectern. The music settles but the fans’ boos continues…
Scorpio: My fellow Ameri—
The boos drown him out and he scowls and rolls his eyes before clearing his throat and leaning into the microphone.
Scorpio: My fellow Am—
The boos are even louder this time as Scorpio grits his perfectly-white teeth and seethes with rage at the reaction he’s getting. He turns to Crème who shakes her head in support. Finally he takes a deep breath and tries once more.
Scorpio: My fellow – OH WILL YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP?!
The crowd can be heard laughing having got under Scorpio’s skin as the 46th President rants and raves away from the microphone. Some of The President’s Men climb out the ring and shout at the ringside fans to quieten down as Crème gives her client a pep-talk, and eventually Scorpio returns to the microphone.
Scorpio: My fellow Americans… today our country is in mourning as a vile and heinous crime has been committed, a crime tantamount to treason. Just 11 days ago the powers that be in the EWC took their fourth longest-reigning Undisputed Champion of all time and thrust him into a no-win situation. They partnered me with my worst enemy on Rampage the whore known as Titaness, the perpetually ‘future’ star Candy, and that useless pin-taking independent piece of gutter-trash Nevaeh and they fed me to the wolves. It was a damn fix and it paid off for them… here I stand robbed of my championship… here I stand a former Undisputed Champion…
The fans cheer as loudly as they can for Scorpio being free of his title (or rather the EWC being free of Scorpio as their Undisputed Champion). The S-Factor’s hands grip tightly as he tries to suppress his anger, and continues his address.
Scorpio: America your President and his term of office are under threat. The events of Night of Champions are frankly a declaration of war by this incompetent Mac and his band of stooges pulling the strings in this place. A year ago I began to speak about the inequality in this place, I spoke about how if you’re not Ace King or Cyrus Black or whichever generically pretty woman they decide can be the leading lady next you’re worth nothing in this place, I told you all how in this place you have to fight against so many obstacles to make it if you don’t fit the mould. Well I overcame those obstacles and I broke that mould, and look how quickly Mac returned to our screens, and look how quickly I was put in an impossible situation designed for me to lose my title. Well America I SAY NO MORE.
The veins on his neck are bulging and his cheeks flush so red they manage to break through the many (many) layers of foundation and concealer he’s wearing. He grips the sides of the lectern hard.
Scorpio: NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS WAS A DAMN SET-UP AND I WILL NOT PUT UP WITH IT! ‘PRESIDENT’ MAC I WILL NOT GO QUIETLY, IF YOU WANT ME GONE YOU’LL HAVE TO DRAG ME OUT OF HERE YOURSELF…
The crowd roar with cheers at the idea of Scorpio being dragged out of the EWC, and he brushes the reaction off as he continues.
Scorpio: My Chief of Staff and an army of lawyers have fought to secure a rematch at the EWC Rumble…
Martinez: Folks it’s my duty to fact-check this Presidential Address, and in fact Scorpio’s rematch is part of the clause all champions get when they lose their titles. No lawyers were involved.
Scorpio: … and I swear to you I will walk out of Johannesburg with the Undisputed Championship back in its rightful place. Xavier Reid enjoy your month-long reign, make the most of it, but remember to savour every hour of your reign because it's not going to last. I’ve beaten you twice this season already, and without a series of convoluted slap-dash tag teams to protect you I will easily beat you again bitch. It’s been three years since the EWC has had a multi-time Undisputed Champion and I promise you all I will make history once more.
He smirks before he looks into the camera.
Scorpio: And as for you… Mac… watch your fucking back baby, this place is getting a little too crowded with two Presidents, don’t you think?
He raises an eyebrow before blowing a kiss to the camera. “Hail To The Chief” hits once more and The President’s Men open the ropes for the 46th President of The United States and his Veep to exit. Scorpio and Crème march up the ramp with their security force in tow as the crowd boo loudly.
Martinez: Well we’ve come to expect some venomous words during Scorpio’s Presidential Addresses over the last year or so, but tonight he seemed particularly incensed…
Loydson: Wouldn’t you be if the powers that be orchestrated you losing the most important title in the company?
Martinez: Philip I’m not entirely convinced these powers that be exist, and I’m less convinced their sole goal is to discredit the S-Factor. Xavier Reid battled through three tough rounds of that tournament and defeated one of the best in EWC history to become the Undisputed Champion, and no amount of calling of ‘fix’ by Scorpio can take that away from him.
Loydson: I’m standing behind my President like a good American!
Martinez: The question is, which President? That may be a question the whole of the EWC has to answer soon enough. Scorpio’s vitriol about the EWC’s management caught Mac’s attention at Scars and Stripes and saw his first appearance on EWC television since November; since then The S-Factor has made bolder and bolder claims, and tonight he made an incredibly thinly-veiled threat on the EWC’s President. You reckon it could boil down to President vs. President?
Loydson: If it does Mac better be prepared to eat a Louboutin heel!
Martinez: Well before he thinks about taking on President Mac or his rematch for the Undisputed Championship Scorpio has a hell of a challenge tonight - in our main event he takes on Gabrielle Visconty in her first match as a Rampage superstar, and you've got to believe Gabi Vee is looking to get one over on the alleged 46th President and kick her Friday Nights career off in style!
Match #1
Cory Bowen Vs Elliot Bowman IV
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)
Martinez: Up first we have a one-on-one match-up between Elliot Bowman IV and Cory Bowen.
Loydson: So if you haven't gotten your popcorn yet, you still have time.
Martinez: No way anyone's gonna want to miss this one. Someone's about to end their losing streak.
Loydson: Oh, yay.
"Tonight" by Seether starts to play, and the Mac-Tron lights up with the words "In Loving Memory of Owensby Smith" before transitioning into a video package of Owensby, Annie Cliffhanger, Justin Paird, EB4 and Max Bronson. "The Now or Never Superstars" flashes on the screen after every clip. Annie Cliffhanger is the first one out, followed by EB4 and Max Bronson, with Justin Paird taking up the rear.
Chriqui: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Max Bronson... Annie Cliffhanger... and Justin Paird... Representing The Now or Never Superstars... from Up The Creek Without A Paddle, weighing in at 174lbs., ELLIOT BOWMAN IV!
Annie and Justin join Martinez and Loydson at the commentators' table while Max Bronson takes his place at ringside and Elliot warms up the crowd from inside the ring.
Martinez: Looks like we've got company. To what do we owe the pleasure?
Cliffhanger: Hello, hello! How's it going, guys? Hope you don't mind if we join you for this one.
Loydson: Great, now I have to put up with three pains in the ass.
Paird: You should probably see a doctor about that. Don't worry, we're not here to replace you, we're here to support Elliot.
Cliffhanger: This is so exciting!
Loydson: Yeah, super exciting...
Martinez: Hush, Loydson. It's an honor to be joined by you guys. Welcome back!
Loydson: Yeah. Welcome.
Cliffhanger: Thank you, boys!
"Breaking The Habit" by Linkin Park kicks on.
Chriqui: His opponent, from Salem, Oregon, weighing in at 215lbs., and being accompanied by Dr. Charlene Lake... CORY BOWEN!
Cory walks onto the stage with Dr. Lake right behind him staring out at the live audience. He high fives a few fans as he walks down the ramp but ignores most of them. They talk quietly on the outside before Cory gets in the ring and waits for the match to start.
DING DING DING
EB4 and Cory waste no time getting to work. They lock horns, Cory headbutts Elliot and uses his weight advantage to throw Elliot into the corner. He follows up with a few stiff chops to Elliot's bare chest. Elliot shoves Cory back and uses the turnbuckle for support as he jumps up and kicks Cory in the face. Cory spins around, holding his jaw where he just got kicked, and doesn't see EB4 grab him from behind and plant him with a Running Bulldog. Cory is quick to get back up, but EB4's ready for him with a kick to the midsection and a Snap Suplex. He covers Cory but barely gets a 1 count. Both men get back to their feet. The fans cheer as they go back and forth like two barroom brawlers. EB4 runs off the ropes and looks to be going for a Tilt-a-Whirl Headscissors Takedown, but Cory counters it into a Sidewalk Slam!
Martinez: I know your boy was on the losing end of that exchange, but that was an incredible counter by Cory Bowen!
Paird: Yeah, he's got skills.
Loydson: Either of these rooks does something impressive and it's because they got lucky. Nothing more than that.
Cliffhanger: That's a very negative way of looking at it, don't you think?
Martinez: Pay no attention to my colleague, he's always waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
Loydson: Whatever.
Cory has thus far managed to get a few more moves in on Elliot, who seems to be slowing down. A European Uppercut from Cory drops Elliot. Cory positions him for a Powerbomb, but Elliot, using every ounce of strength in his body, lifts him up and looks to be going for the Alabama Slam. Justin let's out a 'WHOOP!' from the commentators' table, flattered that Elliot's about to use his move. However, before Elliot can finish it, Cory falls forward and gets Elliot rolled up in a pin attempt. The referee gets to 2 before Elliot throws a shoulder up. That was close! Max Bronson starts banging his fists on the ring apron to get Elliot pumped up. It seems to work, because when Cory goes for a Samoan Drop, Elliot fights his way out of it and shoves Cory toward the ropes. Cory comes running back at Elliot and looks to get in a Clothesline, but Elliot ducks. Cory bounces off the ropes and comes back again, but gets hit square in the face with The Boom Kick! Elliot drops on top of Cory and gets a near-3 count! Cory kicks out! He is NOT done yet!
Cliffhanger: Oh, wow!
Martinez: EB4 nearly decapitated Cory with that Super Kick! How'd he manage to get his shoulder up?!
Loydson: Like I said, luck.
Martinez: There's nothing lucky about finding the strength to keep going, Loydson.
Loydson: I beg to differ.
Cliffhanger: Come on, Elliot! You can do this!
Paird: Finish him off, man!
EB4 looks over to Max as if to ask what he's supposed to do now. Max tells him to stay on him, don't let up. EB4 grabs Cory and walks him over to the corner of the ring, but Cory battles back! Now Elliot's in the corner and Cory is just wailing away on him with everything he's got. EB4 is dazed and disorientated as Cory props him up on the turnbuckle. My God, Cory's going for a Superplex! He's got EB4 up in the air! WAIT, THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE! EB4 lands on his feet, albeit stumbling a little before he can steady himself, and Cory hits the mat empty-handed! The air has been knocked out of Cory, who now struggles to get back up. The fans are all lit up with anticipation! Cory's on his feet again, turning around--all groggy and worn out-- and EB4 lifts him up onto his shoulders! THE DROP-OFF! EB4 connects with his finisher! He grabs both of Cory's legs and uses his whole body to keep Cory's shoulders down! The referee makes the count...
... 1!
...... 2!
...... 3!
Elliot wins! Elliot Bowman The Fourth wins! What an incredible match!
DING DING DING
Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall... ELLIOT BOWMAN THE FOURTH!
Cliffhanger: YES! OH MY GOSH, YES! GO ELLIOT!
Paird: That's right, Elliot! Way to go, buddy! You did it! I knew you could!
Martinez: Absolutely incredible! It could've gone in the other direction if Elliot hadn't slipped out of that Superplex! What a performance!
Cliffhanger: Thank you guys SO MUCH for allowing us to sit with you, but now we've got a celebration to get to, so if you don't mind...
"Tonight" by Seether starts to play again as Annie Cliffhanger and Justin Paird join Max and Elliot inside the ring. The four of them start their celebration of Elliot's first win in the EWC. EB4's in shock, Annie's bouncing up and down with excitement, Max is patting Elliot on the shoulder vigorously, and Justin is clapping enthusiastically. The Now or Never Superstars join hands and raise each other's arms up. The fans are cheering. EB4 is stunned by the audience's response. They seem to like him now, and judging by the look on his face, he can barely believe it. The Superstars all take a bow in unison before splitting up again and leaving the ring to head out back.
Loydson: These fans act like they've never seen someone get lucky before.
Martinez: Give it a rest, Loydson. That was a great match!
Loydson: It was all right. Nothing worth writing home about.
Match #2
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal Vs Asriel Buzzard Vs Autumn Raven Vs Chris Styles
(Fatal Four Way)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)
When we return from the break, all four competitors are already in the ring.
Chriqui: The following fatal four way match is scheduled for one fall. Standing in the ring, Alex "Bullet" Carbajal, Asriel Buzzard, Autumn Raven and Chris Styles
DING DING DING
This one was an all out slug fest, with no one wanting to give an inch. Bullet and Raven brawled amongst themselves while Buzzard was taking it to Styles. Buzzard and Styles would throw each other from the ring, leaving Bullet and Raven alone. Bullet sent Raven into the ropes and stopped her with a kick to the chest and then another to the head. Bullet kept up these kicks until Raven was down, but a pinning attempt would see Raven out at one. Bullet dragged Raven up but Raven fought back and launched a series of technical holds and submissions against the Shieldmaiden.
Martinez: They are all going at it wild in this one.
Loydson: Bullet and Raven instead, Buzzard and Styles outside. Just looking to get an edge.
Martinez: That they are.
Buzzard broke up the submission attempts and pulled Bullet into a snap-suplex. Bullet was up but a European uppercut would rock her. Bullet and Buzzard traded stiff shots back and forth. Chris Styles got up onto the apron and jumped into the ring, kneeing both Bullet and Buzzard in the face! Styles grabbed Bullet but Raven came up behind and Claw of the Night to the back of his head! Styles hit the ropes like a rag-doll. Bullet grabbed Raven and threw her over the top rope, and Buzzard shoved Bullet over on top of Raven! Buzzard dragged Styles to the center of the ring and lifted him into a Pump Handle. Buzzard turned that into a flatliner! The Survival! The ref counts, One! Two! Three!
Raven and Autumn both enter the ring right as the ref counts three.
DING DING DING
Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall... ASRIEL BUZZARD!
Martinez: That was a big win for Buzzard!
Bullet and Raven squabble with each other for costing the other outside of the ring while Buzzard heads to the back. Medical staff check on Chris Styles.
Loydson: Bullet and Raven seem to not like each other very much, I smell a match down the road.
Martinez: I think that is very possible Phil. Now let's head backstage folks.
The camera cuts backstage to find ‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love walking the halls of The Colonial Life Arena with Killjoy Ito at his side. Buddy looks around at all the Rampage staff members and seems a little out of place as he nods and smiles at the people who just look at the overgrown man in shorts and a fur coat...sans a shirt.
Love: Well they seem friendly…
But Killjoy rolls his eyes, he understands they are outsiders here tonight at Rampage #474 but they had a purpose for coming to South Carolina tonight...and it wasn’t to make friends with the Friday Night Rampage Staff.
Love: Listen Bunny and the Express are around here somewhere, she’s ‘consulting’ with The Club and Jason has another loss coming here tonight but I don’t want to deal with her and their nonsense tonight...ok
Killjoy nods in agreement, the last thing he wants to do is run across Jason, Jun or Chris and get bogged down with ‘Club’ business again before an important championship match...he didn’t need a repeat of FSW #100.
Love: So if we seem them we ignore them...cool?
Killjoy gives Buddy a thumbs up in agreement and ‘The Prodigal Son’ smiles
Love: Good, we are all about OUR business here tonight, the heck with everyone else…
Buddy smiles as they turn the corner and almost run right into Rampage’s Brian Spade.
Spade: Um I’m sorry I didn’t...wait, what are you two doing here?
He looks down at his notes checking to make sure he’s correct and that Killjoy isn’t moonlighting on Friday Night Rampage this week like curtain other wrestlers from the other brands and once he confirms this he looks back up at the pair looking for answers but Buddy just smiles at him.
Love: Brian Spade, love your work here on Rampage, you are a real pros pro if I might say…
Buddy smiles at him as he extends his hand, Brian looks down at the hand and then looks back up at Buddy without shaking it.
Spade: Thank you but kissing my butt won’t make me forget my original question Buddy, what are you and Killjoy doing here at Rampage?
Buddy retracts his hand and smiles
Love: We are all one big happy LOVING family here Brian, all apart of the EWC...people are so territorial these days, I blame the TEAM format at Parabellum...put everyone on edge and make people think they have to defend their ‘land’ sort of speak...but we are all one big group living on this giant piece of…
Spade: GIVE IT A REST!!! WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING HERE???
Killjoy pushes past Buddy and gets right up close to Brian and for a second looks like he’s going to answer the Rampage backstage interview person but Buddy pulls him back and pats him on the chest much to the dismay of Brian Spade
Love: I got this Killjoy, he did ask me the question...what are we doing here you ask, well Brian it’s simple...scouting!!!
He smiles at Brian who seems annoyed that he almost got Killjoy to speak here on Rampage only to have to deal with Buddy Love
Love: Scouting two of Rampage’s finest...two of Rampage’s CHAMPIONS...our next two opponents as it is…
Buddy smiles hoping this satisfies Brian but it doesn’t seem to be the case so Buddy continues
Love: Your lovely Titaness, after striking out against us in Daly City will venture North of the Border to try her luck once again to make the US Championship great again in a land that doesn’t frankly like anything American but ok...she got her rematch and a chance to right the wrong of FSW #097...which she should be extremely happy that FSW isn’t Paramount yet or this match would be for that lovely championship...of course because Killjoy would have earned himself a championship match but as it is this match is about Pride...her pride being hurt by losing to Killjoy that night inside the Cow Palace...so we want to get a look at Samantha to see how she’s doing and how she fares against someone we have now beaten twice in Jason ‘Don’t Call Him Hunter because he wants no part of his family anymore’ or just wants to be more like Prince, Pink, Cher or Bono and go with the cool one name, who knows but my point is she is facing someone we have now beaten twice so it seems as if Sam is testing herself again what Killjoy has already done…
Brian looks at Buddy a little sideways
Spade: Sure...if that’s how you two want to spin it…
Buddy smiles and nods
Love: And then there is the matter of the Rumble and the marquee match for the X-Division Championship as we get, for the first time ever in singles action, Ace King v. Killjoy Ito and Brian I can’t tell you how excited we are for this match...I called up the smart, handsome, man’s man, EWC’s finest GM in Chris Brock and said ‘Mr. Brock Killjoy would like the opportunity to bring the X-Division Championship to the FSW, he’s your man...the man that can, let’s make this happen’ and his secretary put me through he said ‘Buddy, I’ll give Killjoy the chance, all he has to do is beat Wes Walker at Night of Champions…’ and after I Googled Wes Walker…
Buddy smiles
Love: I kid, I kid...Wes put up quite the challenge but Killjoy earned this match at the Rumble and the chance for X-Division superstardom against a man that defines the Green Brand...what can I say about Ace that hasn’t already been said countless times over and over again…
Buddy pauses but Brian breaks up the silence
Spade: Oh I’m sure a loudmouth like you will come up with something…
Buddy looks at Brian as if he’s offended
Love: Brian, that was a rude thing to say, I have been nothing but pleasant to you...you must have me confused with my father Tommy who can be a little brazen or my sister who, well let’s just say isn’t only loose with her lips but you didn’t hear that from me…
Buddy winks and gives Brian a little nudge
Love: Ace King is a SUPERSTAR here in the EWC and we are lucky enough...no, no...we are honored to share the ring with a man that’s done it all here in the EWC...Killjoy is just breaking into the X-Division, well now that the EWC allows the FSW and Prime stars to be X-Division stars and to get this opportunity against…
But Buddy pauses as he sees Ace King walking down the hallway
Love: Against THAT MAN!!!
Buddy points to Ace and rushes past Brian and up to Ace who stopped to look at the loud voice coming from the man that’s walking his way, his hand extended towards him
Love: Ace King, it’s an honor to meet you, I’ve always been a big fan of yours and El Pablo, I hope everything is ok with that rascal…
Buddy stops, his hand still extended but Ace just looks at it, probably wondering where it’s been and rightfully so not taking it in his own hand for a polite handshake. Buddy, looking a little sad, pulls it back and looks at Ace
Love: Buddy Love, I’m sure you know that and that over there is Killjoy Ito…
Buddy points to Killjoy who is making his way over that way
Love: We look forward to our match against you at the Rumble for that…
Buddy points to the X-Division Championship that is over Ace’s shoulder...understandably dumbfounded by Buddy's forwardness, Ace simply shrugs his shoulders as he looks back and forward from Buddy to Killjoy.
Ace King: Buddy, Buddy, Buddy-Buddy-Buddy Boy, you speak as though I've never experienced what this man's capable of!
Despite ignoring Buddy's handshake gesture, Ace extends a hand of his own toward Killjoy himself.
Ace King: Different circumstances, to be sure, as this is the first time we're going 1-on-1, but I still know what it's like to be in the ring with him, just as he does with me.
Ace nods his head respectfully toward Killjoy, who reaches out and shakes the hand of the man he will be facing at the Rumble and gives him a slight nod of the head out of respect for the champion Ace is.
Ace King: Of course, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know X-Division Rules are a whole other ballgame, and while I'm sure you're probably alright overall... Buddy... Some of your associations may, quite literally, have stained EWC for generations to come, so if you're trying to plant SEEDS like your old man, just remember: There's a reason they call me The Gambler.
Buddy laughs at Ace’s SEED jab and makes a jerking off motion that both Ace and Killjoy ignore as the X-Division Champion offers the pair an amused smirk, though not in a malicious manner.
Ace King: Killjoy's going to be a tough test, and I'm looking forward to it, but when it comes to pushing the X-Division Championship forward, I'm like your dad with the nearest hookers: All-In.
Buddy looks confused at Ace and slightly tilts his head
Love: They have hookers here in Columbia, SC...I thought this was the Bible Belt? Well it’s good to know you, like my father I guess at this very moment, are balls deep in the ass of the X-Division and probably are strangling it with both hands, like I have been told he does on occasions to hookers, please...I don’t want to talk about it, it still gives me nightmares just thinking about the stories Uncle Bobby and Uncle Jimmy have told me but anyways Ace, just wanted to come up and say hello and wish you the best of luck out there tonight against The Dynamic Duo and S.T., go get em champ!!!
Buddy goes to pat Ace on the back but the look Ace gives him makes him think twice about it and just gives him a smile and a thumbs up...Killjoy looks on, never taking his eyes off Ace for one second...
Match #3
Mean Girls Vs Phoenix Winterborn (with Marissa)
(Tables Match)
(Ref: Pierce Patterson)
Martinez: Welcome back to Friday Night Rampage. It's been a good night, so far.
Loydson: And it's about to get better! We've got tables!
Martinez: That's right. A tables match. However, what was originally scheduled as a match between Phoenix Winterborn and Iggy Swango has evolved. With the news that Iggy Swango has sustained an injury and will miss some time, Mean Girlz will now take Winterborn on in a 2-on-1 handicapped tables match. Let's go to Emmanuelle Chriqui with the introductions.
Chriqui: The following contest is a 2-on-1 handicapped tables match! Already in the ring, Regina and Gretchen... Mean Girlz!
Martinez: Phillip, we've seen the Mean Girlz take on many superstars in handicapped matches and, yet, they have never been able to get the victory.
Loydson: Well, Javier, it's really simple: THEY GET CHEATED! These two ladies should be undefeated and they somehow always get cheated. Fast counts!
The sudden guitar opening of "Revelation" echoes throughout the arena as Phoenix Winterborn saunters his way onto the stage with Marissa Davidson in tow. Tossing the hood of his sleeveless jacket back as the main song kicks in, he looks over the crowd, surveying them as he is introduced.
Chriqui: Their opponent... Making his way towards the ring accompanied by Marissa Davidson... he weighs in at two hundred and twenty nine pounds and hails from the Windy City of Chicago, Illinois... he is CHI-TOWN'S FINEST... PHOENIX WINTERBORN!
As Phoenix starts walking down the ramp, Marissa is by his side, her arm up resting on his shoulder before he heads up the stairs to the apron. Brushing his feet off, Marissa comes up behind him, sitting on the middle rope to allow him more room to get in. Phoenix nods his head and slips through, acknowledging the crowds cheers while Marissa stands on the apron, clapping for him before catching his jacket he tossed towards her before his music dies down.
Martinez: The last time we saw Phoenix Winterborn on Rampage was three months ago.
Loydson: Yeah. He was getting pinned by Nezumi Hazama in a fourway match. Two other people could have lost that match but this loser lost it!
Martinez: That's a bit harsh. Winterborn is a fine competitor. Something tells me he will have a good evening.
Loydson: Not a chance.
DING DING DING
Martinez: This could be it! Flight of the Phoenix coming up!
Winterborn leaps off with the 054 splash, crashing both women through the table. He hops up to his feet to a roar of cheers as the bell rings.
DING DING DING
Martinez: Easy win for Winterborn.
Loydson: The girls got cheated again!
Martinez: I'm pretty sure I saw both of them go through tables. Completely definitive.
Loydson: That table clearly was made of some shitty material. I demand an investigation!
The camera cuts backstage where we find the EWC Tag Team Champions, Bobby Rose and Jimmy Lane along with a really dressed up Bunny Love.
Love: Enough already…
Bunny looks annoyed as the two members of the Southern Express smile and seem to be enjoying themselves…
Lane: All I’m saying is you don’t get this fancy for us…
Rose: And we are the EWC Tag Team Champions…
Lane: The Tag Team Champions that beat Jason at Thunder V…
Rose: I mean if you were going to doll yourself up for anyone I would think it would be us…
But Bunny has heard enough and she turns on Bobby and Jimmy and gets right in their face…
Love: LISTEN HERE!!!!
She is huffing and puffing as Bobby and Jimmy are smiling and on the verge of bursting out laughing…
Love: This is my first match working with The Club and it’s on Rampage, we aren’t in Daly City or some arena halfway around the world...this is FRIDAY NIGHT RAMPAGE and Jason is facing the US Champion Samantha Hamilton…
Lane: Buddy didn’t get all dolled up when Killjoy faced…
But Bunny holds up her hand to cut Jimmy off…
Love: I don’t care what Buddy did or didn’t do...I’m a professional and care about the way I look...did you see him today, he looks like a fat little fucking kid in those shorts and fur coat...I mean he makes the two of you look fashionable…
Rose: What’s wrong with the way we are dressed…
Lane: Yeah…
Love: Bobby you look like you are a professor at Berkeley with your jacket over a t-shirt and Jimmy you look like you are going to your kids...ok grandkids baseball game…
The two look down at their clothes and shake their heads…
Rose: We look fine...all that matters is that we are wearing gold…
Lane: Yeah gold goes with everything, plus we aren’t here to compete this week, just watch three tag teams tear it up…
From off camera someone clears their throat causing the trio to look and as the camera pulls back Brian Spade is standing there with his person camera crew…
Spade: Gentleman...and Bunny…
Bunny smirks at Brian and Bobby and Jimmy smiles at him…
Spade: I was wondering if I could get a word with the three of you…
Bunny steps forward ready to speak for the group but Bobby beats her to it…
Rose: NO…
Bunny stops and turns to look at Bobby with a smile on his face, enjoying that he was so bold towards Brian but Bobby smiles…
Rose: I’m sorry but Bunny was just about to storm off to join her new toys, the boys of The Club so Brian you will have to settle for a word from just Jimmy and me…
Lane: Yeah, Bunny is SUPER BUSY these days, juggling all her new friends and seems ok abandoning her meal ticket and the ones filling her bank account with in the black…
Rose: Well I’m sure Jason, Jun and Chris are paying her a pretty penny but she is ignoring the Tag Team Champions of the EWC for a guy who’s winless in his return…
Love: I SWEAR TO GOD…
But Bobby cuts her off this time…
Rose: No, no...you run along missy, it’s like you said this isn’t a social outing for you tonight…
Lane: You have work to do...so off you go to do that work, Bobby and I can manage all by ourselves...Brian here will entertain us…
Spade: Well I interview you but as for entertaining you…
Bobby pulls out a handful of one dollar bills
Rose: We are hitting up the strip club right after the show…
Lane: I’m sure DSR Vol 2 never bought you a lap dance in the champaign room…
Spade: No they didn’t...and they say your trips to the strip clubs back in the day were legendary...I’M IN!!! But I do have to interview you guys or Duggan will rip my head from my body…
Lane: Yeah he’s a big guy...we will do your interview but you drive tonight…
Love: I hope the three of you catch crabs and your dicks fall off…
She storms away and Bobby and Jimmy wave bye…
Rose: Bye, have fun…
Lane: Thank God his record doesn’t go against ours…
Bunny storms away as Bobby and Jimmy turn back to Brian who is also waving…
Spade: You look really nice…
Rose: Sorry kid but you don’t have a shot…
Lane: She may be her father’s daughter but you don’t have the tits like her mom once did so she’s not going to pull a Tommy and nail the backstage interview guy but don’t worry...Bobby and I will get you laid tonight…
Spade: I don’t…
Rose: It’s ok...it will be our treat, now I’m sure you are going to ask the standard question…
Lane: What brings us to Rampage tonight…
Rose: And the answer is simple, the Triple Threat Tag Team Match…
Lane: See Brian we take great interest any time a tag team match happens here in the EWC but when you toss in THREE TEAMS it grabs our attention…
Rose: Sure S.T. hasn’t really been a factor in the tag team division...like ever, they are still a team we have never stepped into the ring with so the more we see them the more we will be prepared in the unlikely event our paths cross...sure they would need to go on the ‘run of runs’ in order to lock down a tag team championship match or simply venture outside the realm of Rampage and update their passports but the lady Maidens seem content staying close to home…
Lane: So it seems Jackie and Saoirse are fine with limiting their opportunities to win themselves a EWC Tag Team Championship match...good thing we didn’t take that approach…
Rose: Right you are Jimmy and it’s also nice to see The Dynamic Duo back in action after the tough loss we handed to them on FSW #101…
Spade: Are they still the WWH Tag Team Champions of the World?
Rose: Does it really matter at this point Brian, they can drop ‘of the World’ because we proved that their championships are meaningless or at least not the ‘Championship of the World’...these bad boys are…
Bobby and Jimmy raise their EWC Tag Team Championship Belts into the air…
Lane: Jocelyn and Serenity SHOULD have handed those belts over to us at FSW #101 but I get it, ‘technically’ neither championship was on the line and they didn’t have the authority and more than likely the WWH didn’t sanction the match and I’m sure they will spin it as they don’t recognize the loss their tag team champions suffer...in order to save face…
Rose: But we know...we all know, so it’s nice to see the girls pick themselves up, dust themselves off and get back into the ring here in the EWC and try their best to work their way back up the tag team ladder in order to avenge that loss but they have a mighty big task ahead of them…
Lane: Not to mention a lengthy legal battle if Kurt Newsome and Shadow Man ever lawyered up…
Rose: Because we might be old but we are no fools...both these teams are sheep being lead to the slaughter here tonight because I’d bet all the money I have in my pocket, Jimmy’s house and your balls Brian that The Diamond Dogs will walk out of this match the winner…
Lane: Yeah that’s a pretty safe bet Bobby, it’s nice to see Dominic healthy again and back in the ring after being tossed off that train...we were happy to fill in for the Diamond Dogs back on Brawl #557 and see Ace and him back in the ring together again...it’s been awhile boys…
Rose: That it has Jimmy, the last time those boys were in the ring teaming up they lost these…
Bobby and Jimmy once again hold up the tag team championships…
Rose: And I know they have been fast tracked to the top of the list of challengers because...well they are Ace King and Dominic Sanders right, they haven’t beaten anyone since losing the belts...but tonight is a way for them to say ‘hey look, we beat two team and we deserve to challenge for those belts...when we can find the time that is…’
Lane: It won’t be at the Rumble because Ace has to defend the X-Division Championship and Dominic is pulling double duty already challenging Jordan Sharpe for the Indy Championship and trying to become a TWO TIME RUMBLE WINNER…
Rose: Best of luck with that but we realize that at some point The Diamond Dogs will come sniffing around looking to add these to their trophy cases once again…
Lane: And when that time comes we will be ready, willing and able…
Rose: So we will sit back and enjoy watching Ace and Dominic come together and win as a team…
Lane: Because it happens so rarely you need to cherish it every chance you get…
Rose: Now bring on the popcorn and the snack and point us in the direction of your seats and once the credits start rolling come and find us Brian and you can ride with the Express all through Columbia, South Carolina!!!
Bobby and Jimmy high five and walk away from Brian Spade
Match #4
Diamond Dogs Vs Dynamic Duo Vs S.T.
(Triple Threat Tag Match)
(Ref: Pierce Patterson)
Martinez: Our next match comes in the form of a triple threat tag team match! S.T., regular staples here on Friday Night Rampage, will take on the Dynamic Duo and the former Tag Team Champions, the Diamond Dogs.
Loydson: You need not say anything more, Javier. The Diamond Dogs, Dominic Sanders specifically, pointed out the issues that these two other teams have: they don't win. They're a combined three and fifteen, according to Sanders. If his research and math is correct, then the Diamond Dogs have more victories over a much shorter time than these two other teams combined. S.T. and the Dynamic Duo have zero chance of winning this one. BET ON IT.
Martinez: Are you done being a homer?
Loydson: I am not a homer. I am a realist, Javier. But, I am done speaking. Time to let their actions speak for them.
Martinez: Great. Let's go to Emmanuelle.
Chriqui: The following contest is a triple threat tag team match.
Multi-colored flashing lights hit as "How It's Done" by Kash Doll begins to play as Serenity and Jocelyn run out to the stage, raising their fists to the adoring crowd.
Chriqui: Making their way to the ring... at a combined weight of 241 lbs... Jocelyn Sky! Serenity Scorpio! The Dynamic Duo!
After a creative handshake exchange, they hurry down the ramp, giving high-fives to the front row audience. They hop onto the apron and pose for the crowd before jumping over the ropes and preparing for their match.
Martinez: Been a little while since we've seen the Dynamic Duo. Good to see them in the ring again here on Rampage!
Loydson: Good for whom? Surely not them. They're walking into an onslaught!
"Pledge Your Allegiance" by Suicidal Tendencies starts up. 12 seconds in, the "S! T!" chants start. Aoife "Banshee" Maguire takes this as her cue to walk through the curtain with bodyguard/girlfriend, Katrina "Knox" Knox, right behind her. A second later, the team known as S.T., Jackie "Bandit" Layton and "Psycho" Saoirse Maguire, walk through the curtain as well.
Chriqui: Their opponents, first... representing the Shieldmaidens... Jackie "Bandit" Layton and "Psycho" Saoirse Maguire... S.T.!
The four women make their way to the ring where banshee steps through the ropes first, the others following her in. She takes the center of the ring with Knox behind her and points to the two corners facing the camera. Bandit takes the left corner, Psycho takes the right and all four raise a fist in the air.
Loydson: These two might as well head to the back, as well. The next team is who everyone wants to see and who will walk out the winner.
Martinez: How can you be so sure? How are you so sure that the Diamond Dogs will win?
Loydson: Look at the accolades! Over 1,000 days worth of title reigns between them. Seven or eight Championships won. Two Rumble matches. I don't see how these two should ever lose to anybody that doesn't match up!
Martinez: Folks, I apologize. My colleague here is obviously on a super soap box tonight.
Pyro goes off up and down the ramp while "Ace of Diamonds" begins playing. Frenetic red, white, and navy blue spotlights pulse through the building before fixating on the ramp.
Chriqui: And finally... Making their way to the ring... Weighing in at a combined five hundred and five pounds... being accompanied by Cora Whittaker... Dominic Sanders and The EWC X-Division Champion Ace King... THE DIAMOND DOGS!!!!
There's a huge explosion at the top of the ramp and the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Ace King and Dominic Sanders slowly emerge through the smoke of the pyro and into the spotlights. They stay for a few seconds before each takes a deep breath and walk to the ring, Cora Whittaker in tow behind Sanders. Their eyes lock on the ring as the former Tag Team Champions walk side-by-side.
They stop for a couple of seconds at the end of the ramp, then Ace charges to the ring, with red pyro exploding from the turnbuckles as he dives in under the bottom rope. Sanders slowly walks over to the ring steps and waits, allowing his partner to own the spotlight for a second. King spins up onto one knee and stares out into the crowd before getting to his feet and getting his game face on. He moves over to the corner as Sanders and Cora step into the ring.
They move to the center of the ring and the red glow all throughout the arena bleeds into a navy blue hue, soaking Sanders and Whittaker with blue light. The lights in the rest of the arena turn off and Sanders now stands alone in the middle of the ring. He stares out into the darkness as a cocky smirk moves over his face. Finally, he thrusts his arms into the air and the lights turn back on. He joins Ace in the corner as Cora takes the X-Division Championship to the outside. Suddenly, S.T. and the Dynamic Duo both charge at Dominic Sanders and attack him from behind.
DING DING DING
On the other side of the ring, Ace is still trying to fight off the Dynamic Duo. He lands a shot on Sky, but then Serenity drives a shot into his jaw. King then elbows Serenity in the stomach. He grabs her and tosses her through the ropes and to the outside. Sky grabs King in a rear waistlock, but King elbows backwards and nails her in the ear, breaking the hold. He grabs her by the wrist and Irish-whips her towards the other corner. She crashes hard into Bandit from behind. The two of them go to the mat. Ace looks over to see that Psycho has Across the River locked in on Sanders. He runs and drives a dropkick to the side of her head, breaking the hold.
Martinez: A lot of action. Pierce Patterson has got to get this one under control and get some people to the apron!
Lloydson: Don’t be dumb. No disqualification, he doesn’t have to do a damn thing!
Bandit is up and goes to grab Ace King, but she is cut off by Serenity who is back in the ring. Serenity nails her with the L Train! She covers Bandit.
ONE!
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Ace King stomps on Serenity. Sky comes over and drives an elbow into King’s chest. He catches it. He swipes her arm away and quickly transitions into a High Roller! King covers Sky.
ONE!
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TWO!!
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Psycho breaks it up! She snaps a hard kick into King’s ribs. The Dynamic Duo are back up. They grab Psycho and go for a double suplex. Bandit is to her feet. She grabs her partner’s legs to keep the suplex from happening. Psycho, instead drives both members into the mat with a double DDT. Bandit runs and delivers a baseball slide to King, knocking him under the bottom rope and to the floor. Sanders is on the outside of the ring, himself. Bandit stands Sky up and her and Psycho nail her with Stealing Sanity! Serenity is up. She goes to clothesline Bandit. Bandit ducks. Stealing Sanity to Serenity! Both members of Dynamic Duo are down and out! Bandit covers Serenity.
ONE!
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TWO!!
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CRACK!!!
Martinez: Good Lord! Dominic Sanders just snapped a steel chair across Jackie Layton’s back!
Loydson: That’s one way to break up a pin!
Psycho charges Sanders. Sanders drives the top of the chair into her stomach. He brings it down hard across her back! Serenity Scorpio is up to her feet. Sanders cracks that chair across her skull. She rolls out of the ring. King slides into the ring and watches as his partner destroys the competition with a chair. Jocelyn Sky is up to a knee. Sanders looks over at his partner. He reaches his hand out and offers the chair to Ace King. King looks down at it.
Martinez: What is he going to do?
Loydson: I think he takes it and uses it! EMBRACE YOUR INNER ANGER, ACE!
Martinez: I don’t know. That’s just so not Ace King if he does.
Ace grabs the chair out of Sanders hand! He then sees Sky up to her feet. King tosses the chair aside and lifts Sky up into a torture rack.
Martinez: I told you he wouldn’t use it.
Loydson: So disappointing.
King goes for the Blackjack Bomb! Dominic Sanders kicks the chair over and it slides underneath them! King drives Sky down and her head drives hard into the steel chair! Ace kind of shoots Sanders a look briefly and then covers Jocelyn Sky.
ONE!
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TWO!!
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THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Martinez: A good win for the Diamond Dogs. But Phillip... what do you think is going through Ace King's head right now? He didn't want to use that steel chair and yet Sanders forced him to do so by sliding it underneath the Blackjack Bomb!
Loydson: You're damn right he did. Sanders went for blood and he got it somehow, someway!
Match #5
Jason Hunter Vs Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
(Singles Match FSW Vs FNR)
(Ref: Mike Michaelson)
Martinez: Up next, a first time match up. FSW's Jason Hunter takes on FN'R Sam Ham.
Loydson: The current United States Champion who, despite what Dominic Sanders says, has a champions spirit!
Martinez: Is that you talking or your penis?
Loydson: Yes.
Chriqui: The following singles match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first...
The arena is quiet as the lights are lower a bit as End of my Rope come blasting over the speakers. Jason coming out first just with his hood over his head and hands are tape up.
Chriqui: Coming down to the ring from Tokyo, Japan.... Jassoooonnnn..
He stand on the top of the ramp as he just glares around at everyone with no type of emotion as Jun and Chris try to get him to show it a bit of something as he ignored them. They took back as he got down to one knee on the top of the ramp and slam his fist into it as he stood back up with a bit of a smirk while he start walking down to the ramp as Chris and Jun still play to the crowd a bit. He smirks as he then climbs inside of the ring looking out towards the crowd once more as he stands on the outside of the ring with Jun on his right on the floor and Chris on his left. Jun and Chris place up a fist together but Jason just stood there slowly remove his hood off his head. He climbs inside of the ring stand in the middle taking off his wrestling hood as Jun and Chris they stand on the outside as Jason is in the corner just cracking his neck as he get low glaring looking up the ramp waiting on the person not showing emotion.
Martinez: Jason looks fired up.
Loydson: Pssh, this developmental brat thinks he can be a star?
Martinez: developmental brat?
Loydson: Until 2021 that's all they are damnit. And Sam will wipe the floor with him.
Chriqui: His opponent from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, weighing in at one hundred and forty-five pounds, she is the United States Champion ... Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton!
'Indestructible' by Disturbed blares over the PA system. As it does, we see the forms of The Titaness and her husband, Joseph "Orion" Hunter, standing at the top of the ramp. The Titaness saunters down the ramp. Upon closer inspection, we also see the United States Championship draped over Samantha's right shoulder.
A sense of determination and resolve can always be found in her eyes. Despite wearing a more stern and serious expression, she's not one to ignore any fans or supporters. Every now and again, she'll give a wave or slight smirk. More often than not, however, the Titaness will stick to her more serious and stoic look.
When she finally gets in front of the ropes, the Titaness will usually slip through the middle and top ropes.
DING DING DING
Sam and Hunter met in the center of the ring and exchanged a handshake. From there it was off to the races. Sam threw on a headlock and took advantage of the height difference. She sent Jason towards the ropes and then pulled him back in for an elbow to the lower back followed by a German suplex. Jason popped back up but Sam leveled him with an elbow strike. Sam pulled Jason up and shoved him into the ropes and on the rebound she smashed him with a superkick. Jason fell forward but Sam caught him with a spinebuster. Sam took the cover. But Jason kicked out at one. Sam pulled Jason up and hit a series of elbows. She rushed the ropes but on the rebound Jason caught her with an eye-poke! Sam stumbled, superkick! Running knee lift! Sam falls backwards through the ropes to the outside. Jason lets the ref count.
Martinez: So far they are pretty even in this one, but Jason seems to be fine with a ref's count!
Loydson: Those developmental brats aren't taught proper match procedure I see.
The ref is up to five but Jason rushes the ropes and suicide dive! Jason pops up and yells over the roar of the crowd. Jason rolls Sam into the ring and then climbs to the top rope. Diving double foot stomp! Jason covers! Sam is out at two. Jason pulls Sam up but Sam smashes him with an elbow. Sam pulls Jason into a DDT! Sam hits the ropes, Jason is getting up... SPEAR! Sam drags Jason up and lariat! Cover! Jason is out at two!
Martinez: Jason is fighting back hard in this one. But I think only Phil expected him to lay down and die.
Loydson: Listen kid, the rookies put over the vets. It's how it works!
Martinez: But Jason has been wrestling for years?!
Loydson: Shut up kid, don't argue.
Sam pulls Jason up and sends him into the ropes, Jason jumps off into a moonsault DDT on Sam. It's X! Jason rushes the turnbuckle and leaps up it. Jason goes for it, Jason's Score! But Sam moves! Jason is on the ground grabbing at his stomach. Sam drags him up and underhooks the arm, Sam jumps and plants his head into the canvas. Wrath Of The Titans! Cover! One, Two, Three!
DING DING DING
Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall... Samantha The Titaness Hamilton!
Martinez: Hamilton does it, after two losses in a row she bounces back into a big win.
Hamilton retrieves her United States Championship, she looks directly into the camera and holds it high. Sending Nezumi a clear message. Jason Hunter rolls out of the ring and head to the back.
Loydson: I told you.
Martinez: Don't go crapping on Jason now, he put up a good fight.
Loydson: Meh.
Martinez: Well don't go anywhere folks, our next match is coming right now!
Match #6
Melody Malone Vs Nezumi Hazama
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Toyo Yasahiro)
Melody Malone Vs Nezumi Hazama
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Toyo Yasahiro)
Loydson: The queen Melody Malone 😍
Martinez: Put it away man.
Loydson: NEVER!
Chriqui: The following singles match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from San Diego, California, weighing in at 148 pounds... MELODY MALONE!
The lights dim, but don’t go dark before the soft words of Billie Eilish begin to play over the P.A. system.
Bite my tongue bide my time
Wearing a warning sign
Wait till the world is mine
Visions I vandalize
Cold in my kingdom size
Fell for these ocean eyes
As the chorus hits, a bright flash of pyro explodes from the base of the Mac Tron and Melody Malone stands on the stage. Melody stands with her head held high as a spotlight follows her down to the ring.
Chriqui: Making her way to the ring… she is the Siren of Scorn… MELODY MALONE!
You should see me in a crown
I'm gonna run this nothing town
Watch me make 'em bow
One by one by one
One by one by
Malone climbs the stairs and steps through with her chin held up high. She gives the crowd a sarcastic smile as they give her a heavy dose of adulation.
You should see me in a crown
Your silence is my favorite sound
Watch me make 'em bow
One by one by one
One by one by one
The lights come back up to full brightness, and Melody has her gloves tugged into place as she rakes her hair back and prepares for her opponent.
Martinez: There she is.
Loydson: THERE SHE IS.
Martinez: I should also mention folks, this match. There is more at stake. The winner of this match will be #1 in the EWC Rumble!
Loydson: Melody is already #1! Boo Nezumi!
Chriqui: Her opponent, from Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan, weighing in at 238 pounds... NEZUMI HAZAMA!
A peaceful, inviting chill falls over the arena...
There's only a soft light glossed over the attendance...
It's like sunlight...
Nurturing...
Blissful...
Familiar...
The tones of Shiho Ochi brings the audience to a still.
♫ ARAWARU KUROI SORA...
KODOU WA RAIMEI WO KURIKAESU...
ARASHI GA KURU MAE NI...
KOYOI WA ANO UTA WO SAZUKEMASHOU... ♫
A loud blast of percussion strikes the audience as the lights in the arena begin to take on chaotic timing. Flashes of orange, yellow, and red cascade in rhythm with the individual beats of Superfly's 'Kakusei' and the camera drops to focus on the person the song introduces. A jet of smoke spawns from the ring stage, and in it, there stands a silhouette. With a cape flowing in the wind, the intensity of 'Kakusei' picks up, and lures the audience into its infectious beat.
♫ MAHARI YUWARE GAAIE SABANARE! ♫
As he steps out of the emission of smoke on the stage, Hazama stands in the bright spotlight. Primping the collar of his suit jacket and shifting the shawl draped over his shoulder, Hazama listens to the chorus of boos that follows his appearance.
♫ AMARE DIRAHI JUMAGI GANASHARA! ♫
He raises his arms in protest to the crowd's displeasure towards his existence. He invites them to get louder as he drowns them out to the high, loud energy of his own theme.
♫ MAHARI YUWARE GAAIE SABANARE! ♫
Hazama fans himself with their hatred, not at all perturbed by them.
♫ AMARE DIRAHI JUMAGI GANASHARA! ♫
And when he's done humoring his critics, Hazama begins down the ring ramp.
♫ YOMIGAERASERU NO SA...
AISURU KIMI NO KOKORO...
KARADA WO NUGISUTETE...
IMA, WARE NI KAERU TOKI... ♫
Hazama reaches the end of the ring ramp, having spent a few moments teasing the people reaching for him. He tests to see if someone was brave enough to jump. He berates someone and tells them about how much they pale in comparison to him. There at the edge of the ramp, Hazama throws up his arms again, and the camera pans out. It catches the atmosphere that he has created, where the world is rocking with their hateful noise. With him at the epicenter of it all, Hazama only chooses to smile and then make his move towards the ring.
Still committed to his former eccentricities, Hazama slides into the ring on his stomach and turns onto his back. He sprawls out, massaging the ring before lifting himself up. With his head hung, Hazama spreads out his arms, soaking into the limelight once more. It sates him. It powers him. It urges him to continue. As the song calms down, his sinister nature of Hazama brightens through his flamboyance.
♫ ME WO TSUBUTTE KAZE WO SUKUTTE...
MI WO TOKASHITE KANE WO NARASHITE... ♫
Hazama remains this way, even as he begins to rise back to a standing position.
♫ KAKUSEI!
KAKUSEI!
KAKUSEI!
KAKUSEI! ♫
Hazama hits the top turnbuckle, reaching out to the fans, inviting their disdain again.
♫ MAHARI YUWARE GAAIE SABANARE!
AMARE DIRAHI JUMAGI GANASHARA!
MAHARI YUWARE GAAIE SABANARE!
AMARE DIRAHI JUMAGI GANASHARA! ♫
As 'Kakusei' begins to fade out, Hazama denies everyone their chance to get to him. He hops off the turnbuckle, discharging the intensity of his taunting in lieu of his sinister serenity. He crouches down in his corner, watching his environment with a hawk-eye precision. A smirk dawns on his face as he waits for the beginning of the match, and his own personal war.
DING DING DING
The bell sounds and Malone and Hazama make their way to the center of the ring. They lock up in a shoulder/collar tie-up. Nezumi gains the advantage into a chicken-wing, he releases the arm and goes for a snap-dragon but Malone rolls with it into a standing armbar. Malone yanks the arm and sends Nezumi towards the ropes, on the rebound she kicks his midsection and jumps up into an enziguri that knocks Nezumi backwards into the corner. Malone rushes the corner and jumps up into a headlock, kicking off the ropes into a tornado DDT. Nezumi lands on his knees and transitions from the headlock behind Malone into a snap-dragon suplex. Malone is back up to her feet. She rubs the back of her head and Nezumi does the same, feeling that enziguri from earlier. Malone steps towards Nezumi and grabs for his head, Nezumi guards up while Malone jumps into a dropkick to his left leg. Nezumi limps backwards. Malone grabs the left leg under her left arm and jumps up into a leg-trapped enziguri. She goes for the cover but Nezumi is out at one.
Martinez: Malone and Nezumi are fighting hard for that #1 spot.
Loydson: You'd think they'd want #30
Martinez: It's a pride thing.
Loydson: A queen does not need pride.
Malone pulls Nezumi up and sends him into the corner, she goes for a dropkick but Nezumi stumbles out of the way. Nezumi takes a back and rips Malone into another snap-dragon. Malone is up, Nezumi spins into a back-fist that turns Malone around. He rips er backwards into another snap-dragon! Malone is crawling on her knees, Nezumi hits the ropes and comes in with a sliding elbow to the side of her head! Nezumi drags Malone up and goes for another snap-dragon, but this time she rolls through to her feet. Dropkick to the back of Nezumi's head! He stumbles away. Malone hits the ropes, moonsault! But Nezumi catches her midair! He slides her into a fireman's carry. He drops her into his knee! Let It Die! The thud of knee on jaw is sickening. Nezumi makes the cover, but Malone is at the ropes! She slides out to the padded concrete and he just wears a look of disbelief.
Martinez: Malone just barely escaped that one!
Loydson: She had it under control the whole time.
Nezumi rolls out of the ring and grabs Malone but she shoves him backwards and he smashes his head into the ring post. He stumbles forward, Malone grabs a headlock and then steps up onto the apron and lifts Nezumi up, then she spikes him down with a DDT to the padded concrete. Nightmare Fuel! Both are down! The ref begins his count!
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Te... BOTH ROLL BACK INTO THE RING!
Malone hits a forearm that rocks Nezumi, before grabbing on a headlock. Nezumi lifts her up into a fireman's carry and drops her into a second Let It Die! Nezumi falls into a dead weight cover over Malone.
DING DING DING
Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall... NEZUMI HAZAMA!
Martinez: A big win for Nezumi as he lands the #1 spot!
Nezumi gets his hand raised, he looks smugly at the crowd. But then he helps Malone up and they exchange a handshake before Nezumi leaves the ring for the backstage. Malone watches him go and seems to ponder something in her head.
Loydson: I wonder what Malone is thinking.
Martinez: Probably about that beat the champ clause she has.
Loydson: Interesting.
Martinez: Well folks, we'll be back with our main event after this break.
MATCH 7 | MAIN EVENT
Gabrielle Visconty Vs Scorpio
(Singles Match)
(Ref: Toyo Yasahiro)
Martinez: Main event time. Gabi Vee makes her official FNR debut against former champion Scorpio!
Loydson: I don't know who to pull for here. GAH.
Martinez: Well good, you shouldn't be pulling for any individual. Just call the match.
Chriqui: The following singles match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, from Honolulu, Hawaii, weighing in at 116 pounds... GABRIELLE VISCONTY!
The lights dim as a single spot light shines on the entrance. Halestorm's "I Am The Fire" begins to play as the Mac-Tron lights up to display the lyrics.
Am I brave enough?
Am I strong enough?
To follow the desire
That burns from within
To push away my fear
To stand where I'm afraid
I am through with this
'Cause I am more than this
Gabrielle Visconty walks out of the back and stops at the top of the ramp. Her blue eyes scan over the area as the fans welcome Gabi Vee with cheers. A huge grin spreads across her face as she walks down the ramp and towards the ring. The lyrics continue to follow along on the Mac-Tron.
Cuz I am more than this
I promise to myself
Alone and no one else
My flame is rising higher
I am the fire
I am burning brighter
Roaring like a storm
And I am the one I've been waiting for
Screaming like a siren
Alive and burning brighter
I am the fire
Gabi slaps hands and interacts with the crowd before she hops up nimbly onto the edge of the ring to smiles out at the crowd once more. Gabi turns and springboard herself into the ring, then venturing over to her corner.
Martinez: Gabi had quite the career on BRAWL, let's see if you can replicate it on Rampage.
Loydson: Ok, I am sold. I am rooting for Gabi.
Martinez: Jesus man.
Loydson: Silence kid.
Chriqui: Her opponent, from London, England by way of Washington DC, weighing in at 205 lbs... 'The S-Factor'... 'The 46th President of The United States'... 'The Baddest Bitch On The Planet'... 'The Commander-In-Chief'... the allegedly 'true' EWC United States Champion AND the allegedly 'rightful' EWC Undisputed Champion... SCORPIO!
'Hail To The Chief' plays and the crowd begin to boo knowing who's coming out. Slowly a number of The President's Men, Scorpio's band of bodyguards, march out from the back and line the stage and ramp ahead of the 46th President's arrival. The final one waves the Star-Spangled Banner as the music fades...
'Iconic' - Madonna feat. Chance The Rapper hits the speakers as the house lights go down, switching to a spotlight focused on the curtain. It parts, revealing 'The S-Factor' Scorpio stood behind, a hand on his hip cutting a beautiful silhouette. He sashays forward, a long coat dripping in jewels swaying with every step. Behind him steps Crème de la Crème, Scorpio's drag queen confidant and manager. The two look to one another and nod, before Scorpio opens his coat and drops it to the floor, revealing another stunning outfit. He steps down the ramp with a confident strut, emulating that of the catwalk models of Paris and Milan, before reaching the ring. Scorpio climbs up one set of steps as Crème climbs the other, parting the ropes to allow 'The S-Factor'' in. Stepping into the middle of the ring Scorpio raises one arm, and blows a kiss with the other, a smile forming on his beautifully made-up face.
DING DING DING
Gabi explodes into Scorpio with a European Uppercut! Scorpio is sent backwards into his corner. He hits hard and stumbles out into another European uppercut. Gabi Vee grabs Scorpio and sends him to the other corner. She runs towards Scorpio and does a hand-stand before flipping up into an elbow smash! Gabi pulls Scorpio up onto her shoulders, but he shakes off onto the middle rope. Scorpio leaps onto Gabi's shoulders and hits a reverse rana that brings Gabi backwards over the top rope. She crashes to the padded concrete below. Scorpio pulls Gabi up, corkscrew neckbreaker! Scorpio drags Gabi up into an Irish Whip into the barricade. She hits her midsection hard, but Scorpio rushes in and dropkicks the back of her head even harder! Gabi is out like a lightbulb, Scorpio rolls her into the ring and makes the cover.
ONE
TW... KICKOUT BY GABI VEE
Scorpio pulls Gabi up by her hair and slaps the shit out of her, she stumbles backwards but Scorpio pulls the hair and then slaps her again. Gabi falls to a knee, SUPERKICK right to the side of her head. Scorpio covers.
ONE
TWO
T... KICKOUT BY GABI VEE
Scorpio hits the mat in frustration but is soon back on Gabi Vee, pulling her up and sending her into the ropes. Scorpio drops Gabi with a roundhouse kick. He is on another level tonight.
Martinez: Scorpio is bringing it, clearly upset over losing his title.
Loydson: Call a spade a Bryan Spade... He was screwed.
Martinez: That is an argument he has made and I am sure he will continue saying it.
Scorpio drags Gabi up into a headlock and makes his way to the corner. He kicks up onto the ropes and spins around into a tornado DDT. He covers.
ONE
T... KICKOUT BY GABI VEE
Scorpio laughs at the kickout having more behind it, but slaps Gabi again and disregards it. He pulls Gabi up into a cravat, looking for the AGR. But Gabi is able to get Scorpio up onto her shoulders in a fireman's carry. She drops him into a spinning jawbreaker. Gabi rolls out onto the apron, she grabs the top rope and slingshots herself into the ring. She grabs Scorpio's head and slams it into the mat with a bulldog. Both are down.
Martinez: Quite the move from Gabi!
Loydson: She's got Scorpio down, this could be here chance!
Gabi is the first to her feet. She drags Scorpio up but the former Undisputed Champ is quick to jump into a AGR! Scorpio drags Gabi up and goes for a second, but she hits a desperation belly-to-back suplex! Gabi collapses as Scorpio twists midair and lands on his head. He pops up and stumbles around the ring. He makes his way to Gabi and drags her up, he goes for another AGR but Gabi shoves him forward. Scorpio turns around as Gabi jumps up into a hurricanrana, she spins it into a dragonrana and spikes Scorpios head into the mat. Cover!
ONE
TWO
THRE... KICKOUT BY SCORPIO!
Scorpio gets to his feet on wobbly legs. Gabi, who too can barely stand, spins him around. AGR! Scorpio with the AGR out of nowhere!
ONE
TWO
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Chriqui: And your winner, via pinfall... SCORPIO!
Martinez: Well, Gabi gave it all she had tonight. But in the end, Scorpio was just a bit more angry.
Scorpio makes his way up to the ramp while Gabi Vee is helped through the side path.
‘Papercut’ rings out inside The Colonial Life Arena and Scorpio’s head snaps around to look at the stage as the blue spotlight flashes around the arena…
Xavier Reid walks out with the Undisputed and International Championships on either shoulder. He’s followed out onto the stage by ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love, who is grinning from ear to ear as he carries out a ladder and sets it up on the stage for Xavier, who grabs each championship and raises them into the air to a slight pop from the Columbia, South Carolina crowd.
Martinez: Oh this might not be the best of time for Xavier Reid to address the Rampage crowd or Scorpio…
Loydson: He’s not my Undisputed Champion, the kid never pinned Scorpio, in fact Scorpio was never pinned in that Power Struggle match so in my eyes the 46th President is STILL the Undisputed Champion and that kid should walk down to the ring and hand Scorpio back his championship…
Martinez: Well for starters Xavier Reid isn’t a ‘kid’ and he is the rightful EWC Undisputed Champion no matter what Scorpio says or how he feels…
Loydson: You always were a Never-Scorpio weren’t you…
Xavier hands the International Championship over to Tommy Love yet holds the Undisputed Championship in his right hand and looks down at it for a moment or two and then looks up and smiles at Scorpio as he reaches out with his open hand and Tommy pulls out a microphone from within his jacket and hands it to him…
Reid: You look a little naked out there Scorpio…
This draws a little louder pop from the fans who seem to be enjoying Scorpio’s pain…
Reid: Now I got here a little late tonight and lucky for me I didn’t have to sit through your little tirade to kick off the show but I can guess how it went...President Mac screwed me, I never lost the Undisputed Championship...Xavier Reid isn’t the REAL champion...well this championship says otherwise…
Once again Xavier raises the Undisputed Championship into the air, holding it up for Scorpio to see it and smiles…
Reid: You can cry foul, say it was a conspiracy against you by the dark state of the EWC and call me the FAKE champion all you want but the fact remains that Xavier Reid is the Undisputed Champion of the EWC...no matter how loud you cry, you can’t change that...no more than Natalie Young could and no more than Ace King could...which is funny because we didn’t see Natalie out there crying and claiming the Candy was the illegitimate champion because she tossed Nostalgia off the Insanity Cage to become the Undisputed Champion and we didn’t see Ace come out here and delegitimizing Cyrus Black’s Undisputed Championship because he toss YOUR ass off the top of the Insanity Cage to win this championship...see neither of them were pinned yet they accepted the outcome but unlike those two champions you had a team of lawyers at your fingertips and you get your immediate rematch at the Rumble...so consider yourself lucky Scorp...you get the chance to write this wrong, to fix this travesty...but I want you to know I’m not shaking in my boots with the thought of facing you at the Rumble...I’m not SHITTING myself because I have to face you in Johannesburg...these are lies the people around you are telling you to try and calm down the rants of a guy that’s clearly lost it and is unsettled…
Xavier laughs as he looks at Scorpio…
Reid: It’s sad to see what you have become but listen to the words that come out of my mouth Scorpio, understand that these are MY desires...I want you at your nastiest Scorpio...I want you at your hungriest...your most dangerous...I want this unstable Scorpio that’s capable of anything and everything...I want you unhinged at the Rumble and I want you to step into that ring looking to do your worst because that’s the Scorpio I want to beat...I want to leave no doubt in anyone’s mind that I am in fact the EWC Undisputed Champion, so cry foul, spin thing in order to make you seem like a victim...convince yourself that you are still the Undisputed Champion because I’m going to break you at the Rumble, I’m going to bring your Presidency crashing down once and for all and save the EWC from a second term of this madness…
Xavier looks down the ramp at Scorpio, the smile fades from his face…
Reid: I have spent years climbing the ‘ladder of success’ here in the EWC and I’m finally up at the top rung…
Xavier climbs up the ladder and sits atop the ladder looking down at Scorpio…
Reid: And at the Rumble you will join me up here but there is only room for one person and I’m going to take great joy in being the one that gets to send you falling down the ladder, watching you bounce off each and every rung on your way down to the bottom...knowing that I am the one that freed the EWC from the tyranny of the 46th President...this is what awaits you at the Rumble and when you are laying flat on your back, looking up you are going to see me…
Xavier holds up the Undisputed Championship into the air…
Reid: And know your time here is over…
‘Papercut’ plays once again as Xavier drops from the top of the ladder as he looks down at Scorpio. Scorpio shoves over a ref out of anger. He screams something towards Reid but the camera cannot pick it up at this distance.
Loydson: The disrespect of Xavier!
Martinez: He certainly rather confident. Well that's all folks. We'll see you next time for another episode of Friday Night Rampage.
END SCREEN
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SEGMENT WRITERS
Scorpio
Killjoy Ito
Ace King
Southern Express
Xavier Reid
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MATCH WRITERS
MATCH ONE
WRITER: EB4
MATCH TWO
WRITER: FNR
MATCH THREE
WRITER: DOMINIC SANDERS
MATCH FOUR
WRITER: DOMINIC SANDERS
MATCH FIVE
WRITER: FNR
MATCH SIX
WRITER: FNR
MATCH SEVEN | MAIN EVENT
WRITER: FNR
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RECAP OF WINNERS
EWC GAMBIT
Wyatt Cross (N\S) Drew With Yaya Banana
Nika Kosov Def Peach Gelato
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SINGLES MATCH
Cory Bowen (N\S) Vs Elliot Bowman IV
WINNER(S): EB4
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FATAL FOUR WAY MATCH
Alex "Bullet" Carbajal Vs Asriel Buzzard Vs Autumn Raven Vs Chris Styles(N\S)
WINNER(S): Buzzard Pinned Styles
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HANDICAP TABLES MATCH
MEAN GIRLZ Vs Phoenix Winterborn (with Marissa)
WINNER(S): Phoenix Winterborn
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TAG TEAM TRIPLE THREAT
Diamond Dogs Vs Dynamic Duo (N\S) Vs S.T.
WINNER(S): Diamond Dogs Pinned Dynamic Duo
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SINGLES MATCH
Jason Hunter Vs Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton
WINNER(S): Hamilton
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SINGLES MATCH
Melody Malone Vs Nezumi Hazama
WINNER(S): Nezumi Hazama, Earns Right To Be #1 In EWC Rumble
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SINGLES MATCH
Gabrielle Visconty Vs Scorpio
WINNER(S): Scorpio
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MVP OF THE NIGHT: Diamond Dogs & Nezumi Hazama
MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Melody Malone Vs Nezumi Hazama
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