Post by James Gibbs on Aug 23, 2023 11:33:49 GMT -5
[The Video package for ICW Friday Night Thunder plays throughout the arena before the cameras pan around showing off the sold out live audience and the Video Screen layout of the fans watching from home.]
(The THUNDER broadcast is interrupted by a feed of the backstage corridor - the scenery is hectic, backstage personnel, trainers, and even a few superstars gather to take in the sights of unconscious film intern, Jordan Wyles, craned against a cement wall wearing a lamb’s head in only a pair of boxer briefs with markings in ancient Greece along his torso, arms, and legs.)
George Sullivan: What the hell-- ? Somebody get a damn ambulance back there…and a mop! What or who in the hell is behind such a heinous assault??
Harvey Meisner: I don’t know, but I hope he’s okay.
ICW Trainer: He’s still breathing but I believe he’s going to need medical attention! Jordan! Jordan, can you hear me? Do you know where you are? Someone call 9-1-1!
Backstage Personnel 1: Jesus! What is he wearing?!?
(The camera draws back, fully capturing the scene, revealing a cryptic message spelled out in lamb’s blood: McCARVER.)
Sara Butler: I can’t believe what we’re seeing…this is probably one of the most vile displays we have ever seen!
Harvey Meisner: Whoever is responsible, certainly has Floyd McCarver in their cross-heirs. For once I’m actually glad I’m me.
(Off-camera) Backstage Personnel: The EMT’s are on their way!
George Sullivan: That’s certainly some way to kick off a show. Floyd will be in action later tonight against the debuting Thanatos - certainly a person of interest in this bizarre shift of events.
Debut Match
Debut Match
Floyd McCarver vs Thanatos
(As soon as the bell rings, Floyd and Thanatos start going back and forth with each other, in the middle of the ring. Thanatos starts to back Floyd up into the corner and starts to swing the momentum toward him by having Floyd trapped. Floyd keeps fighting back and finding a way out of the placement he’s in and he does! Floyd starts to fight back.)
Winner: Thanatos via Pinfall
(Inside the locker room of United States champion Darren Maddox, we see him and his teenage son Maverick standing face to face. Darren is about to tell him something and Maverick is not gonna like it at all.)
Non-Title
(As the bell rings, Eddie Jr starts off with his speed to keep the big man unbalanced, and it works! Every move that EJ does has Lord Raab unbalanced but that doesn’t last long. When Raab got his hands on EJ that stopped the fast-paced style. Raad slows the match down to his pace and keeps EJ grounded for a while.)
Winner: Lord Raab via Pinfall
Glass Table Match
(The scene cuts to LA where we see Jenn standing on the Santa Monica pier over looking the ocean and on the bottom left corner it says 2 days ago.)
Debut Match
Phillip Saints vs Captain Freedom
The show returns from commercials with Phillip Saints and Captain Freedom already in the ring as the referee reminds both competitors that this will be a clean match.
Darren Maddox and Angellus' eyes lock up with stares as Maddox keeps the seriousness in his expression showing signs of no fear as usual regardless of whoever he faces.
Main Event
(The THUNDER broadcast is interrupted by a feed of the backstage corridor - the scenery is hectic, backstage personnel, trainers, and even a few superstars gather to take in the sights of unconscious film intern, Jordan Wyles, craned against a cement wall wearing a lamb’s head in only a pair of boxer briefs with markings in ancient Greece along his torso, arms, and legs.)
George Sullivan: What the hell-- ? Somebody get a damn ambulance back there…and a mop! What or who in the hell is behind such a heinous assault??
Harvey Meisner: I don’t know, but I hope he’s okay.
ICW Trainer: He’s still breathing but I believe he’s going to need medical attention! Jordan! Jordan, can you hear me? Do you know where you are? Someone call 9-1-1!
Backstage Personnel 1: Jesus! What is he wearing?!?
(The camera draws back, fully capturing the scene, revealing a cryptic message spelled out in lamb’s blood: McCARVER.)
Sara Butler: I can’t believe what we’re seeing…this is probably one of the most vile displays we have ever seen!
Harvey Meisner: Whoever is responsible, certainly has Floyd McCarver in their cross-heirs. For once I’m actually glad I’m me.
(Off-camera) Backstage Personnel: The EMT’s are on their way!
George Sullivan: That’s certainly some way to kick off a show. Floyd will be in action later tonight against the debuting Thanatos - certainly a person of interest in this bizarre shift of events.
Debut Match
Dean Tyler vs TJ Alexander vs Vladimir
*The action starts with Dean and TJ teaming up to jump Vladimir because he was the biggest guy in the match, but Vladimir is ready and chops TJ and hits Dean with a kick to the face, he does a clothesline on TJ and knocks him out of the ring, so he can focus on Dean, who he picks up and gives a snap mare to, he then puts him in a stretch muffler. TJ comes back into the ring and dropkicks Vladimir in the back of the head. Vladimir gets up and holds his head, but TJ chops him across the chest, which of course, doesn’t really phase Vladimir, so he instead hits him with a leaping forearm to the face, which staggers Vladimir, Dean is up now, and they do a double dropkick to the chest, sending him into the ropes, he comes off and they hit him with a double hip toss. TJ goes for the pin.*
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Kickout!
*Dean and TJ continue to work together on Vladimir, TJ holding him on the ground while Dean kicks and stomps him. They pick him up and position him for a double suplex, but he fights out of it, chopping Dean and hitting TJ with a knee to the stomach. He whips TJ into the ropes and ducks out of the way when TJ goes for a flying forearm, which hits Dean instead. TJ gets to his feet wobbly and Vladimir clotheslines him over the top rope. He concentrates on Dean now, kicking him in the stomach, then goes off the ropes and hits him with a Knee Trembler. He goes for the cover.*
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Kickout!
*Vladimir picks Dean up and gives him a European uppercut, which he follows with a knife edge chop, he picks him up on his shoulder for a powerslam, but Dean slips down his back and pushes him into a dropkick by TJ Alexander. TJ hits him in the mouth with a big kick and Vladimir turns back into Dean, who hits him with a spear, taking him down to the mat, and then starts firing right hands into his head. Vladimir tosses him off and gets up, wobbling around, TJ hits him with a corkscrew neckbreaker, but doesn’t pin him, instead he waits for him to work his way back to his feet, he signals for Dean, they double up again, hitting him with a double clothesline over the top rope. Then Dean and TJ face off. Dean comes in close, going for a back suplex, but TJ grips him around the wrists and instead changes it into a roll-up pin.*
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Kickout!
*Dean is up first and hits TJ with a headbutt, then follows up with a forearm shot to the face. TJ turns around and when he turns back around, is hit with a step up enzuguri. Dean follows this up with a leg lariat. He goes up to the top rope and hits him with a Frog Splash, and goes for the cover.*
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Kickout!
*Dean picks up TJ, but Vladimir is back in and tosses Dean into the ropes, and hits him with a running clothesline, then he hits TJ with an open palm chop to the chest, followed by a knife ege chop, then he kneed him in the stomach, he put him in a power bomb position, but TJ is able to turn it into a hurrancurana, putting Vladimir face first in the ropes, and when he got there, Dean hit him with a punch to the face, Vladimir comes off the ropes, TJ hits him with a step up enzuguri, before Dean comes in and hits him with a springboard flying dropkick, coming down hard on his stomach and chest. Vladimir rolls out the ring, TJ waits for Dean to get back to his feet, and when he does, he hits him with the Game Over to devastating effect. He makes the cover.*
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3!!!
Winner: TJ Alexander via Pinfall
[Commerical Break]
Cameras go to the entrance ramp as Monster by Skillet plays over the sound system with the Berlin fans as they know the wrestler very well, scream from the top of their lungs and are getting a memorable experience with the now friendlier monster outside of wrestling that is of Lord Raab. He stands on the ramp with his Mayhem title on his shoulder before he walks down to the ring and high-fives every single fan in the ringside as it means so much to him, even to the point you could immediately see from his body language he was tearing up inside of the mask.
[Commerical Break]
Cameras go to the entrance ramp as Monster by Skillet plays over the sound system with the Berlin fans as they know the wrestler very well, scream from the top of their lungs and are getting a memorable experience with the now friendlier monster outside of wrestling that is of Lord Raab. He stands on the ramp with his Mayhem title on his shoulder before he walks down to the ring and high-fives every single fan in the ringside as it means so much to him, even to the point you could immediately see from his body language he was tearing up inside of the mask.
Lord Raab then saw a fan holding a German flag, grabbed it as he, took it to the ring with him, and held it up with the crowd going wild. He went to the announce table and asked for something, well, two things. He came into the ring with two items: a pen and a microphone. Lord Raab knew he had to get used to the cheers as it was still new. He signed on the German flag, held it up, put the microphone and the Mayhem title in the ring, and returned the flag to the fan before sliding into the ring again and picking up the title and microphone. Chants for Lord Raab had been happening for a while, and he goes down on one knee, still emotional about the support he had never gotten in his life.
Lord Raab: "Man, this is the title celebration I'm talking about right here in my home country of Berlin, Germany. Aren't you all happy here tonight? Of course, because your hometown hero wanted to reserve this space to speak to you all for the first time in my life in front of all of you. I had no idea coming into this company and getting a title shot in only my third match and winning it. However, I got to address the sore loser who didn't seem to take the loss very well for some reason. I see many problems with wrestlers around here, including my opponent tonight, or his girl Eddie Lopez Jr hides behind to talk for him."
The crowd went wild, and he pats the title and shows it to the crowd.
Lord Raab: "Let's address TJ Alexander briefly, shall we? The fact is TJ is somewhat of a sore loser. He stated last week how I didn't deserve to win the Mayhem title. How he should've bested me, Rick Man and Knight Blaze. Signs of a sore loser who can't take a loss, and he uses this method every time he loses matches. He says people get lucky and people don't deserve to win titles. What kind of example are you showing these wrestlers, TJ? For a man who respects the wrestling business, you sure act like you can't take a loss. Why can't you admit you lost to the better wrestler? Why can't you admit you have wrestling skills you must work on? Seriously dude, get a grip on yourself, respect the fellow competitors you lost, and take responsiblity for your loss. Admit you lost the match because you made a mistake. If you deserved to win, you would be Mayhem champion, but you're not champion because you didn't deserve it."
Raab discovered over time that TJ uses these excuses a lot, and he addresses the next thing on his agenda while shaking his head while getting cheered at the same time.
Lord Raab: "Rick Man, you made a challenge against me as a part of The Outsiders. Do you think you can beat me with this Mayhem title? Don't you remember you lost when we fought individually in our debuts? If you couldn't beat me then, what makes you think that will change now? Heck, you haven't even won a match here yet, and I'm supposed to take your Mayhem title shot challenge from someone who couldn't beat the sore loser TJ Alexander last week, seriously? Earn it, not demand it because of your laziness. Improve on your wrestling, and when you get a few wins, then ask me again. The answer is no, not because I'm scared, but because you haven't earned a damn thing to warrant a title shot against me. Also, you aren't extreme because you barely did anything to consider yourself extreme in the match."
It raised cheers because of the fact of Lord Raab being correct in his statement. However, Raab turns towards Ghost, whom he hadn't reacted to.
Lord Raab: "Now I don't know what Ghost's deal was with me when I won that title; you all saw it; he came out and gave me a rubber chicken. It will be brief because I still don't know what it was all about, but to ruin my title celebration for no reason was uncalled for. But I move onto the issue that was kind of the issue I have with this place."
He still shook his head on the video Brooklyn put out, and it wasn't Eddie saying it, although nodding in agreement was something out of the ordinary.
Lord Raab: "I know you fans do this, but these wrestlers or whatever you call Brooklyn since she's not a wrestler, don't pay attention to anything around here, especially when, according to Brooklyn, who Eddie Lopez Jr hides behind, has never heard of me and who I was. Are you kidding me? Seriously, this girl is beyond stupid. Eddie Lopez Jr allows this girl, who has no involvement with wrestling, to talk for him without contributing anything to his thoughts on his opponents. She only researched what was said in my bio, not, you know, doing proper research of watching any of my matches in ICW of me beating Rick Man, Knight Blaze and TJ Alexander and beating two of them once again to win this title, not watching any videos of what I said in my matches. I respect Eddie Lopez Jr as a wrestler, but you, Brooklyn, I have no respect for you at all."
The crowd cheered for him and chanted, you deserve it, and this is Lord Raab. Raab smiles at the crowd and nods his head.
Lord Raab: "Obviously, this stupid girl who Eddie hides behind because he doesn't speak English and is too lazy to write up his thoughts on opponents for this girl to read, despite Eddie Lopez Jr, was wrestling on the same show for the Intercontinental title only pays attention to what Eddie does. What goes on the show, like me winning the Mayhem title on that same PPV? I'm undefeated and won a title in my third match. The third match, which is far quicker than Eddie capturing the title here. I researched everything, and I didn't need to read Eddie's bio to know about him because I watched videos of you talking for Eddie. You need not talk ever again. I'm sorry your man will get beaten because of your ignorance, and we'll see who looks stupid then. Seriously, never known anyone to be so stupid who doesn't pay attention before they speak other than using stupid bios and speaking for a man who hasn't developed any personality or being willing to come across his thoughts on opponents, hogging his spotlight."
If this were the other Lord Raab, he would be degrading her a lot, but the fact Lord Raab hasn't sworn was a start, and he turns to the fans.
Lord Raab: "Fans, I know you will enjoy seeing me batter Eddie Lopez Jr because of Brooklyn's lack of actual attention, and Eddie should be the one speaking, not her doing the job for him. I know this show is massive, and now knowing I was put in a title match to help promote ICW's Friday Night Thunder event for Berlin, Germany, all the interviews I've done over the past week, all the commercials I had to do and in turn, doing a lot of German sport shows to promote this event is why the house is packed tonight. I love you all dearly, and I've never meant that more than ever. I will leave this ring and sign anything you fans have and pose in pictures you want me to do because that's the effort you'll expect from me. It's a shame I couldn't defend this title tonight, but I want to celebrate my title win in front of you before signing what you want me to sign, taking pictures and leaving to go backstage before the match tonight. Because Eddie Lopez Jr, prepare to be Raabinated by The Masked German Monster."
He dropped the microphone as Lord Raab held his title in the air. Fireworks went off in German colours, and the German confetti and the famous I love Germany song played in German to celebrate this landmark of Lord Raab changing to be a fan-friendly guy and celebrating his title win he was saving to do it here. Five minutes later, he picked up the pen and got out of the ring to sign Lord Raab's sign, taking every picture with the fans in the front row and even some programmes and tickets for the event itself. After he's done that, he still got into tears with pure emotion in his body language and held the title before going backstage.
Debut Match
Floyd McCarver vs Thanatos
(As soon as the bell rings, Floyd and Thanatos start going back and forth with each other, in the middle of the ring. Thanatos starts to back Floyd up into the corner and starts to swing the momentum toward him by having Floyd trapped. Floyd keeps fighting back and finding a way out of the placement he’s in and he does! Floyd starts to fight back.)
George Sullivan: Floyd found himself in some trouble there but he found his way out.
Harley Meisner: He’s showing Thanatos that he’s no pushover.
Sara Butler: I guess we’ll see where this match goes.
(Floyd has Thanatos on spaghetti legs before finally making the big man fall to the ground, Floyd tries to climb on top of Thanatos but Thanatos kicks him off before rolling out of the ring to separate them for a moment. The separation doesn’t last long as Floud follows him outside, which is smart but Thanatos feels his presence and stops him from doing anything. Thanatos does a drop toe hold on Floyd that drops Floyd face-first into the steps. Thanatos throws Floyd back into the ring and goes for the pin.)
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(Floyd kicks out at the count. Thanatos keeps working over Floyd but Floyd fights back! Floyd starts to swing the momentum on his side for the first time in this match to the crowd's delight. Floyd knocks the big man down, before going for a pin.)
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(Thanatos kicks out at the count of 2 with a powerful kick out that sends Floyd to the outside. Floyd however gets back into the ring and ducks a leg drop that Thanatos tries to do as well. Floyd stays on the attack.)
George Sullivan: Back and-forth action here, listen to these fans.
Harley Meisner: It really is.
(Thanatos starts to overpower Floyd but Floyd stays in the match for a little one but he starts to crumble under the power of Thanatos, to where he couldn’t fight back anymore. Thanatos finishes him.)
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3!
Winner: Thanatos via Pinfall
(Inside the locker room of United States champion Darren Maddox, we see him and his teenage son Maverick standing face to face. Darren is about to tell him something and Maverick is not gonna like it at all.)
Darren Maddox: I wanted to see you because I've made a decision.
Maverick Maddox: What decision?
Darren Maddox: I've decided to not allow you to go on that trip with your friends that you've wanted to go on so badly.
Maverick Maddox: But why??
Darren Maddox: Because of the way you've been acting toward your little brother. You've been treating Rave like shit lately and I'm sick of it.
Maverick Maddox: He's second best in the family, so I treat him that way. I'M the first born. I come first, he comes second.
Darren Maddox: You are so wrong about that. You both are EQUAL to each other. You are not BETTER than him. What the hell has got into you?? This attitude of yours is only gonna make things a lot worse for you Maverick.
Maverick Maddox: And just what does Mom have to say about you not letting me go on the trip? Have you even asked her??
Darren Maddox: I've already talked to her and told her why I'm not allowing it.
Maverick Maddox: Oh so it's not her that's saying no, it's YOU.
Darren Maddox: That's right. So if you wanna get all pissed off at someone, get pissed at me, not your mother.
(Maverick angrily turns and starts to leave, but then stops, waits a moment, then turns his head to look at Darren.)
Maverick Maddox: You're gonna pay for this....
(Maverick walks out of the locker room. Darren stands there not liking the fact that his own son has just threatened him.)
Non-Title
Lord Raab vs Eddie Lopez Jr.
(As the bell rings, Eddie Jr starts off with his speed to keep the big man unbalanced, and it works! Every move that EJ does has Lord Raab unbalanced but that doesn’t last long. When Raab got his hands on EJ that stopped the fast-paced style. Raad slows the match down to his pace and keeps EJ grounded for a while.)
George Sullivan: Eddie Jr started off fast but Raab got him grounded.
Harley Meisner: See, that’s what needs to happen. Raab needs to keep him grounded and at his pace. This match will be his way.
Sara Butler: yeah but he can’t take that for granted.
(Rabb has control of the match for a bit longer but when he thought he had EJ dead to rights, EJ starts to fight back and use his speed again. He uses that Lopez ring IQ that they’re known for to his advantage and uses every inch of the ring as his own personal playground. He doesn’t abuse the count but it’s enough to get Raab on the ground. While on the ground, EJ uses the submission side, which isn’t very well known, and uses it to keep Raab grounded. EJ goes for a pin)
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(Raab kicks out at the count of 2, EJ keeps the big man grounded after the pin attempt. Raab fights back and tries to fight to his feet but EJ keeps him grounded.)
George Sullivan: EJ is keeping Raab grounded and it’s a smart idea.
Harley Meisner: Yeah but for how long? I know EJ has a great mind when it comes to this business, but Raab has too much power in his legs.
Sara Butler: That’s why EJ needs to focus on, his legs.
(As if he heard the stuff on commentary, he starts to work on Raab’s legs by driving his elbow into the right leg. Not once, not twice but 4 times he drove his elbow into the leg, but that doesn’t seem to weaken the big man as he pushes EJ to the ground. They start going back and forth once Raab got up on his feet. Raab starts to overpower EJ, but EJ kicks out Raab’s leg followed by a DDT, he goes for another pin)
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(Raab powers out of the kick and starts to swing the momentum back in his way for a short time. They start going back and forth after that point, with some good countermoves from EJ, showing why he’s slowly becoming a star but Raab slows down any momentum EJ makes. As the match starts to conclude, EJ keeps fighting but Raab is too strong before he hits his finisher on EJ.)
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3!
Winner: Lord Raab via Pinfall
Glass Table Match
Mutombo vs Chris
(Match will be added as it's received)
Winner: Mutombo
(Match will be added as it's received)
Winner: Mutombo
(The scene cuts to LA where we see Jenn standing on the Santa Monica pier over looking the ocean and on the bottom left corner it says 2 days ago.)
Jenn Makarios Lopez: I wanted to go to Germany, but I saw I wasn’t on the card and I said forget it. Why would I waste my time flying there just to sit around and do nothing all day? See, I’ve been in this business long enough to know that if you’re not needed for a show, don’t go, and waste time and energy. So I’m here, I’m here because of other reasons too, Family reasons.
(Jenn looks around the pier and doesn’t see anybody remotely close by, everyone is still far down the pier away from her.)
Jenn Makarios Lopez: Over the past few weeks, I’ve noticed something that doesn’t seem right around here. We have a group that calls themselves Uprising. That name sounds familiar and I can’t really pu….Oh, wait. That’s the name of the Renegades Elite of the past. If you don’t remember, we’ve gone through a lot of name changes, from Anti Divas to UPRISING to what we have now, and I knew something was off when I heard that name.
(Her face slowly starts to become annoyed and more angry.)
Jenn Makarios Lopez: It seems like we have a bunch of imposters in this company who thinks they’re something but just a rip-off of the original. Sure, we didn’t have that name copyrighted, but people KNOW our history, they’ve been with us since the start. How about this, the two of you idiots vs me, and someone I choose?
(Jenn shrugs her shoulders)
Jenn Makarios Lopez: I mean I have nothing else planned for this PPV, so why not. You don’t have to answer me now, because I WILL be back on the next show if the family issue resolves itself, if not then I’ll wait for your response, either way. So, I’ll see you people then….
Debut Match
Phillip Saints vs Captain Freedom
The show returns from commercials with Phillip Saints and Captain Freedom already in the ring as the referee reminds both competitors that this will be a clean match.
Both men bow to the referee and then to each other before the code of honor handshake is adhered to by both men.
Freedom and Phillip lock up in a test of strength in the middle of the ring with neither man backing down from the other until they get into the ropes where the referee gets in between the two men breaking up the hold.
Harley Meisner: There is a tremendous amount of respect between these two men. I hate it.
Sara Butler: I'm not surprised that you don't like that these two men, these two upstanding proud Americans are not cheating or using any underhanded tactics against their opponent here tonight.
George Sullivan: Sorry Sara but I'm with Harley about that I want to see these two men destroy each other and not have a semblance of good will towards one another.
Freedom asks Phillip for another test of strength and Phillip obliges and they lock up in the middle of the ring again only this time Freedom really cracks back on the test of strength turning it into an American Armdrag.
Freedom uses Phillip's own momentum against him and does the American Armdrag two more times. Phillip almost runs at Freedom but stops himself so Freedom stumbles onto the mat instead.
Phillip takes advantage of the mistake that Freedom caused to himself and locks Freedom into a side headlock. The referee checks to make sure it's not an illegal choke hold. Phillip really cranks on the pressure on the side headlock as Freedom is struggling to get back to a vertical base.
Harley Meisner: Why is Phillip only holding the side headlock like that? I would be trying to rip the mask off of Captain Freedom to see if his face is truly grotesque as he says it is.
Sara Butler: This is a sportsmanship match so Phillip isn't going to do anything like that to his opponent Captain Freedom here tonight.
George Sullivan: Phillip is smart to use that hold on Captain Freedom after he smacked his head hard onto the mat not too long before.
Freedom has made it back up to his feet and begins with the elbows to the midsection to Phillip as he is able to get a bit of separation and ultimately breaks the headlock with a side slam to Phillip.
Freedom is now stalking Phillip as he gets back up to his feet. Freedom connects with an Olympic Slam to Phillip and then goes for the cover as the referee counts a long two count. Freedom begins working on the legs of Phillip.
Phillip reverses an attempt at the figure four leg lock and pushes Freedom off only for Freedom to cinch in a standing grapevine to the left foot of Phillip. Phillip is in the middle of the ring as he begins to crawl to the bottom rope but Freedom pulls him back into the center of the ring and transitions the grapevine into the Freedom Lock.
Harley Meisner: I think Freedom is no longer playing around with Phillip anymore.
Sara Butler: Freedom saw the injury to the left foot and as such is now taking full advantage of the situation in front of him.
George Sullivan: Smart strategy by Freedom there, even though he couldn't lock in the figure four leg lock there he was still able to do some damage to that left knee of Phillip.
Phillip tries his best to get to the bottom rope but to no avail as Freedom sits down on the Freedom Lock forcing Phillip to tap out to Freedom.
Winner: Captain Freedom by Submission!!!
Freedom helps Phillip to his feet and the two men once again adhere to the code of honor and shake each other's hand. Freedom celebrates his victory in the ring while Phillip rolls out of the ring and heads back to the locker room area.
The show goes to a commercial break.
United States Championship Match
Darren Maddox vs Angellus
United States Championship Match
Darren Maddox vs Angellus
Darren Maddox and Angellus' eyes lock up with stares as Maddox keeps the seriousness in his expression showing signs of no fear as usual regardless of whoever he faces.
The referee calls for the bell.. DING DING DING!!
The match starts as both men slowly circle around. Angellus raises both his hands toward his face in a boxing style and tries hitting the jab at Maddox, but Maddox ducks and tries grabbing Angellus's fist. Angellus pulls his hand off immediately before Maddox could have a strong hold of it.
They circle again and this time go for a head to head lock up. Angellus takes advantage of his size and strength and kicks Maddox in the stomach with his left knee.
George Sullivan: Nice move by Angellus as it helped him to get the upper hand on the champion.
Angellus twists the arm of Maddox and headbutts his shoulder making Maddox fall on his knees. Angellus then gives another twist to Maddox's arm and kicks him in the right kidney. Maddox falls down on the floor in pain as Angellus goes for the cover...
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Harley Meisner: And a quick kick out by the highly athletic Darren Maddox.
Sara Butler: I agree that Angellus has the advantage of his size, but we can’t expect Darren to give up that early.
George Sullivan: Not the Darren we all know so well. He's a fighter.
Angellus gets Maddox up to his feet and irish whips to the corner and immediately runs to knock Darren down with a clothesline. Darren falls down on his face again but Angellus quickly gets him up again and hits to the opposite turnbuckle and nails him with another clothesline but this time Maddox ducks and locks Angellus into the school boy...
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Angellus quickly breaks the count.
Harley Meisner: That was close.
George Sullivan: Darren Maddox looking great so far in this match.
Angellus quickly gets up on his feet but Darren nails him with a superkick and Anguellus’s body lands into the corner. Maddox holds Angellus from his hair and starts punching and kicking his body as fast as he could until the referee counts till 4 and then tries to break the hold and pushes Darren away. Darren Maddox backs off a little further and then runs back toward Angellus to hit him with a monkey-toss but Angellus lifts Maddox up in the air on his shoulders and nails him with a powerbomb in the center of the ring!
Angellus makes a cover...
Sara Butler: What a great reversal by Angellus.
Referee starts counting…
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Kick out by Maddox!
Harley Meisner: The crowd seems to be enjoying this match.
Both men are down on the floor as referee starts counting..
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Angellus slowly gets up …
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And holds Darren Maddox by his hair…..
4….
Both men are almost on their feet.....
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Now exchanging their fists on each other's faces. Angellus gets the upper hand and irish whips Maddox to the ropes and goes for the clothesline but Maddox ducks and comes back with a running knee to the face of Angellus, sending him outside the ring!
Harley Meisner: Ouch! That must have hurt bad guys!
Maddox stares at his dizzy opponent who just fell outside the ring and now slowly tries to get up on his feet. Without any delay Maddox sends himself to the opposite rope and runs toward Angellus with a suicide dive, hitting both him and Angellus to the announce table!
Both men are again down but this time outside the ring. The referee starts counting until 7 as both men slowly crawl and then successfully get inside the ring.
George Sullivan: Damn, what an amazing title match this has been so far!
Darren Maddox gets on his feet and holds Angellus from his arms and lifts him for the suplex but Angellus with his weight lands behind the back of Maddox, yanking his foe backwards and causing him to crash the back of his head into the canvas!
Suddenly.....
We see Maverick Maddox walking down the ramp to ringside. He is now standing at ringside and is looking at Darren.
Darren sees Maverick and so he stands up and is staring down at him. This is causing Darren to take his attention from Angellus. Maverick yells up to Darren from ringside.
Maverick Maddox: I'm going on that trip no matter what you say!!
Darren goes to the ropes and looks down at Maverick and responds right back!
Darren Maddox: NO YOU'RE NOT!! THERE'S GONNA BE NO MORE DISCUSSION ABOUT IT!! I REFUSE TO REWARD YOUR BAD BEHAVIOR!!
With this distraction, Angellus quickly grabs Darren and hits him with the Angel Slam!!
Angellus makes the cover....
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3!!!
Rick Henderson: The winner of this match and the NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION....ANGELLUS!!!
Winner: Angellus via Pinfall
Winner: Angellus via Pinfall
Maverick has a smirk on his face as he walks back up the ramp and into the back. Clearly he is happy that he has just caused his father Darren to lose the U.S title.
Darren gets out of the ring and heads up the ramp looking angry.
Angellus remains in the ring as he is handed the United States championship.
Main Event
Enforcer vs Ghost
(If Enforcer wins Ghost has to unmask)
George Sullivan: Ladies and gentlemen, we've got an intriguing matchup tonight! Ghost is taking on The Enforcer in a high-stakes unmasking match!
George Sullivan: Ladies and gentlemen, we've got an intriguing matchup tonight! Ghost is taking on The Enforcer in a high-stakes unmasking match!
Sarah Butler: That's right, George! If Ghost loses, he'll have to unmask himself and reveal his true identity to the world!
Harley Meisner: The anticipation is palpable! Let's see how this unfolds!
The bell rings, and the match is underway. Ghost and The Enforcer lock up, each trying to gain an advantage. The Enforcer's power is evident as he starts to overpower Ghost.
Harley Meisner: The Enforcer is showing why he's called "The Enforcer"! His sheer strength is a force to be reckoned with!
Ghost fights back with quick strikes and evasive maneuvers, using his agility to keep The Enforcer off balance. Ghost tries proving that he's not just about mind games, he rolls Enforcer into a small cradle.
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Enforcer reverses the Cradle.
George Sullivan: Holly Molly!!!
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NO!!!
TWO COUNT!!
Sarah Butler: Whoa!! Just in a nick of time. Ghost was almost on the brink of defeat.
George Sullivan: Sarah, what do you think? Who is Ghost under that mask?
Sarah Butler: That's the million-dollar question, George!
Harley Meisner: Indeed! And Ghost seems determined to keep his identity hidden! Look at the replay.
The replay is shown to the screen a few times before the live seems zoom in. As the match progresses, The Enforcer gains the upper hand, delivering some bone-crushing moves. Ghost's disguise seems to be cracking under The Enforcer's relentless assault as the Enforcer knocks Ghost down with a several clothesline and then followed by a big boot.
Sarah Butler: The Enforcer's power is proving too much to handle!
The Enforcer seems relentless and as soon as Ghost gets back to his feet, Enforcer motions the "throating-cutting" gesture with his hand and locks the Ghost into Chokeslam and delivers it.
Harleey Meisner: Ghost is in trouble now!
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GHOST KICKS OUT!
George Sullivan: What the hell?! How can you kickout that devastating move.
Harley Meisner: This is what we call the determination to remain masked.
While the Enforcer is disappointed and looks at the referee, stealing the sight, he rolls outside the ring pulls off a surprising move – he reaches under the ring and retrieves a Rubber Chicken!
George Sullivan: Wait a minute! What's Ghost doing with that Rubber Chicken?
Sarah Butler: I have no idea, George! This is one of the most unusual matches we've seen!
Ghost quickly gets inside the ring while the Enforcer was having an argument with the referee. The Ghost takes advantage and as soon as the Enforcer turns Ghost swings the Rubber Chicken at him, catching him off guard and smacking it over his face! The Enforcer is clearly disoriented by the unexpected attack. The referee has no choice but to call for the disqualification.
*DING DING DING*
Harley Meisner: A Rubber Chicken to the face! I never thought I'd say that in a wrestling match!
George Sullivan: It looks like Ghost has lost this match by disqualification!
The Ghost raises his hand up in the air and kisses his Rubber chicken and mocks the crowd only to receive some massive boos. The referee tries to intervene but he tries to scare him out too.
Sarah Butler: But what's Ghost's plan now? He's still got that mask on!
The Enforcer who bought his time, recovers and suddenly rose up, Ghost quickly makes his move. He grabs the Ghost from behind almost squeezing his head, he successfully removes Ghost's mask, only to reveal another mask underneath! The crowd gasps in surprise!
Sarah Butler: What is going on here? Another mask?
Harley Meisner: Ghost was wearing a mask underneath the mask! Talk about mind games!
Ghost capitalizes on The Enforcer's confusion, raking one of his eyes. He manages to break free and disappears into the crowd, leaving The Enforcer fuming in the ring.
George Sullivan: Ghost has escaped once again! The Enforcer's frustration must be through the roof!
Sarah Butler: What a bizarre and unpredictable turn of events!
The show comes to an end with The Enforcer standing in the ring, holding Ghost's unmasked mask, while Ghost has managed to elude capture once again. What a night of surprises and antics in ICW.