Post by James Gibbs on Aug 23, 2020 4:25:06 GMT -5
[The Monday Night Carnage video package plays throughout the arena before the cameras pans around the ringside area at all the fans in attendance.]
(The show is backstage to where we see Dr. Ian Johnstone standing just a short distance from Dean Andry's locker room. Ian has a smug sinister smile to his face as if he has just done something evil. He slowly starts to walk away, but here comes Dean Andry storming up to Ian in a fit of anger! Dean gets right in front of Ian to stop him from going any further!)
Dean Andry: Ya really think you can attack my brotha Rom n' think I ain't gonna have somethin' to say about it??!! Not a chance!! I was all 'round this buildin' just now tryin' to find ya!! You sick son of a bitch!!
(Ian stands there quiet as he keeps the sinister smile on his face. Finally he speaks.)
Dr. Ian Johnstone: You really should calm down Dean. Getting this upset is never a good thing for any man. It is not healthy. Not only that but, aiming your anger towards me...well...it would not be WISE of you to do such a thing. After all, you saw what I did to Rom.
Dean Andry: I don't wanna hear what ya have to say!! Your despicable actions tell it all!! I'm tellin' ya right now, ya keep on this crusade a' tryin' to get into Darren's head, ya gonna get KILLED BY HIM!! I know Darren very well n' he is NOT gonna take this shit you're pullin' layin' down!!
Dean Andry: STAY OUTTA OUR LIVES N' GO FIND YA OWN!! GET A LIFE DOC!!
(Dean turns and storms into his locker room and slams the door shut! Once inside, Dean paces around to calm himself down.)
Dean Andry: I tell ya, that guy is playin' with fire!
(Dean goes over to the table and twists the lid off the half finished plastic bottle of Mountain Dew that he had started drinking earlier in the night. He takes a good few swallows of it before he notices it. The soda tastes a bit strange...)
Dean Andry: Damn, this soda tastes weird...
(He stands there looking down at the bottle, not drinking any more of it due to the strange taste.)
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Ace Reigns vs Knight Blaze
Rick Henderson: The following contest is set for one fall to determine who goes on to the second round of the Hail To The King Tournament.
Rick Henderson: Introducing first, From Orlando, Florida This is Knight Blaze!
Ratt’s - Shame Shame Shame Plays on the P.A.
The light's go out totally dark, with the sudden flashes of what appears to be lighting from the sky, with-in moments the sound of an electric guitar is heard. Sounds of the high e-string 16th fret with the blend of a d-major cord in the solo, then the sounding of the base drums, and the 18 inch top hats sound off together with a single hit of the snare drum ringing out 3 times. The audience starts to go wild, screaming out their dismay of him, there's ah faint shadow of a man in the distance of the stage. Then an explosion occurs then he punches through the center stage praying to the crowd, he has his hands in the air praying to the crowd as the boos begin to get louder, there are a few cheers mixed in but mostly boos. He then comes down to the ring, while hi-fiving a few of the fans, while ignore the biggest part of them. He makes his way to ring side, gets up on the apron, and goes to one corner of the ring, and the roar of the fans get louder. He then gets into the ring, and starts to go to each corner, getting on the top rope, and each time he does, the crowd goes even more nuts. After he gets done going to the corner rope's the pyro blast sounds off to complete the entrance theme, he is blown out of the water by the fans reaction.
Rick Henderson: And his opponent.. Ace Reigns!
Sinner's Prayer by Sully Erna from the Rock band Godsmack starts to play over the PA system When Sully starts to sing, Ace Reigns starts to come on out to the mixture of cheers and boos from the fans. He walks past the fans and go straight to the ring. He gets inside of the ring and start to trash talk on what he wants to do to his opponent.
Both men are staring each other down trash talking to one another as the referee calls for the bell.
Reigns bitch slaps Blaze and the two begin trading punches then Blaze whips Reigns into the ropes upon the rebound reigns hits a spear!
Once on the mat Reigns continues the assault with heavy rights and lefts to the face of Blaze but Blaze catches one of his hands and quickly locks him into an armbar submission.
The referee asks Reigns if he wishes to submit he shakes his head with a loud defiant No! and lifts Blaze up and hits a Powerbomb!
Blaze uses the ropes to get to his feet as Reigns sizes him up for another Spear but Blaze side steps him and grabs him by the waist and hits a german suplex
Blaze then lifts Reigns up and looks to hit the Modified SKO but Reigns blocks it and hits Jackpot!
He covers Blaze for the pin .
1...
2.........
3!!!!
Rick Henderson: Here's your winner and Advancing to round 2 of the Hail To The King Tournament Ace Reigns!
Winner: Ace Reigns via Pinfall
The show returns from commercials to the backstage area as the camera changes to a camera that spots someone knocked out on the floor.
Melissa Santiago goes over to the person to identify them for her to make out that it’s none other than Brandon who was supposed to be fighting in the match right now.
Harley Meisner: I wonder who’s the person or persons that have assaulted Brandon backstage before his match.
Sara Butler: Brandon has a legitimate chance taken from him here tonight.
George Sullivan: Brandon is really looking bad, these “surprise” attacks needs to stop here in ICW.
William Jack Gibbs is shown arriving at the location backstage helping Brandon to his feet as he’s carried to the doctor’s office to get a more in-depth analysis of his condition.
William Jack Gibbs asks for Brandon’s privacy at this time as the camera heads back to ring side for the next match.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Asriel Buzzard vs The Enforcer
(Asriel and Enforcer look up as soon as the bell rings, Asriel gets the early advantage of the match with a takedown. Asriel mounts Enforcer and starts to beat him down with fists to the face. This only lasts a little while before Enforcer starts to fight his way out of that. Enforcer does fight his way and there’s a standoff between the two. Before they lock up in the middle of the ring again, and Enforcer gets the advantage of the match this time. It’s back and forth between these two guys in the early going.)
George Sullivan: this match is pretty much even so far in the early of the match.
Harley Meisner: for how long?
Sara butler: I mean… could stay like this for a while.
(Match remains back and forth between these two fine competitors. Enforcer throws a punch and Asriel throws it right back. The match spills to the outside of the ring even there, the match Is still even. Match doesn't stay long outside, it moves right back In at the count of 7. )
George Sullivan: how would someone break this back and forth match?
Harley Meisner: poke an eye. Play dirty.
Sara butler: I hate to say it but I… he’s right.
(Back in the ring now, and this match is still back and forth. A few pin attempts here and there between both competitors. Each and every pin attempt that has happened so far ended up at 2, or else the match won’t be going on. Towards the middle of the match now, Enforcer starts to pick up speed and momentum. When he does, he controls the speed of the match and Asriel as well.)
George Sullivan: Enforcer is starting to control this match, and Asriel is in trouble now.
Harley Meisner: This is bad.
Sara Butler: I’m sure Asriel will find a way back into the match.
(Enforcer has control of the match and with a spine buster here, a pinfall attempt happens, 4th one of the match.)
1………
2…….
(Asriel kicks out at the count of 2.
George Sullivan: That was a close 2 count for Enforcer there.
Sara Butler: Enforcer needs to win here. A needs a big win.
(Towards the end of the match now, Asriel starts to gain momentum himself and fights enforcer off. Asriel and Enforcer go back and forth again, trying to get the momentum of the match. Back and forth the match goes, the fans are into it, they’re cheering with every punch, kick, clothesline and pin attempt. Enforcer kicks out at the last pin attempt, but as soon as they get back up their feet, Asriel rolls up Enforcer.)
1……
2……..
(Asriel hooks in Enforcer’s pants and the ref doesn’t see it.)
3!
George Sullivan: what!?
Harley Meisner: Hahaha! Yes!
Sara Butler: what a cheap victory!
Harley Meisner: cheap!? It’s smart.
Winner: Asriel Buzzard via Pinfall
[The show goes to a commercial break]
James Gibbs is now standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in his hand.
James Gibbs: It’s very unfortunate what happened to Brandon here tonight but it’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the ICW universe that this match up between Brandon and Samuel Burkhardt has been cancelled due to Brandon being attacked and also because Samuel Burkhardt has travel issues getting here to the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio tonight.
Harley Meisner: That’s a shame what has happened to both wrestlers tonight.
Sara Butler: I hope this match can happen again in the near future.
George Sullivan: Neither wrestler showed up for the match so in my years of experience in tournaments that means that both of them are eliminated.
James Gibbs exits the ring as everyone gets ready for the next matchup.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Jennifer Carpenter-Lopez vs Dean Andry
The show returns from a commercial break with both Jenn Lopez and Dean Andry are already in the ring as the bell rings to signify that the match has started.
Jenn and Dean lock up in a test of strength with Jenn turning it into a Snap Suplex but Dean gets back up to his feet very fast.
Dean is Irish whipped into the ropes but upon his return, he connects with a lunatic lariat flooring Jenn to the mat.
Harley Meisner: Dean came back with that harsh lariat to Jenn.
Sara Butler: It’s still early in this match so Jenn can still come back and win.
George Sullivan: Dean means all business tonight as he wants to advance in the Hail to the King tournament.
Jenn makes it back up to her feet as Dean is there waiting for her to get back up before he runs at her going for a corner clothesline but she ducks out of the way.
Dean crashes hard into the corner and then Jenn puts the boots to Dean dropping him to the lower turnbuckle before she runs into the corner and connects with the Cannonball.
Dean starts to get up but he falls back on his ass as he once again tries to get up, it’s apparent that Dean isn’t feeling good. Jenn takes advantage of this predicament and chop blocks the legs right out from under Dean.
Harley Meisner: Dean isn’t looking well at all tonight.
Sara Butler: Yeah I have to agree with you Harley. Dean is looking pale as ever.
George Sullivan: Jenn is not going to feel sorry for Dean one bit, he chose to stay in this match after all.
Dean is looking like he might throw up at any moment but he struggles to get back up to his feet. Jenn with a kick to the stomach doubling Dean over as he almost hurls.
Dean regains his composure and then grabs the foot of Jenn and connects with a dragon screw knocking Jenn down to the mat. Dean picks Jenn up to her feet and then goes for Mental Instability but Jenn elbows Dean to break out of the hold.
Dean’s head spins back almost causing him to lose his balance but he drops to his knees and Jenn connects with the Shining Wizard.
Harley Meisner: Dean is trying his darnedest to survive in there with Jenn.
Sara Butler: Jenn caught Dean good with that Shining Wizard right there.
George Sullivan: Dean needs to regroup if he hopes to win this match.
Dean and Jenn make it back up to their feet and are now exchanging rights and lefts in the middle of the ring.
Jenn gains the upper hand and lays a few haymakers stunning Dean on his feet and then Jenn bounces off the ropes and connects with the Superkick.
Jenn sizes up Dean and goes for another Superkick but Dean is able to transition it into a T-bone Suplex. Dean then grabs Jenn by her hair much to the dismay of the referee who starts telling Dean to let go of Jenn’s hair or he’ll be disqualified.
Harley Meisner: Dean is skirting on getting himself disqualified here by the referee.
Sara Butler: Dean is smarter than that I hope.
George Sullivan: Jenn is in real pain right now as Dean is practically ripping the hair out of her skull.
Dean locks Jenn’s head under his arm going for the Mental Instability but Jenn is able to reverse it into the Aussie Blackout.
Jenn goes for the cover as the referee counts the three counts.
Jenn celebrates in the ring for a few moments before getting out of the ring, as Dean is still laying on the mat clearly not himself.
The show heads to a commercial break as Jenn exits the ring and heads back to her locker room.
Winner: Jennifer Carpenter-Lopez via Pinfall
(Right after the match, Dean is laying curled up laying on his side on the mat, clenching his stomach and he is telling the official that he has terrible stomach pain!)
Dean Andry: My stomach!! The pain!! Somethin's wrong!! There's somethin' wrong with me!!
(Suddenly the medics come rushing down to the ring! They go right to Dean to help him! Dean's wife Destiny Andry is now running down to the ring to get to Dean! She gets into the ring and goes right over to him! She looks extremely concerned!)
Destiny Andry: What's wrong Dean??!
Dean Andry: My stomach!! So much pain!! Oh my God!! Somethin's wrong!!
(Dean continues to yell in pain!)
(The paramedics are now rolling the stretcher down to the ring! They get Dean onto it, then they quickly get him through the backstage area and then out the back door of the arena to the parking lot where they put him into the ambulance. Destiny quickly climbs into the back of the ambulance to be with her husband as they drive away to get Dean to the local hospital!!)
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Lycra vs Robert Saints
(The bell of the match rings, when it does Robert Saints jumps on Lycra like a buzzard on a dead animal. Saints drives her into the corner and rams his shoulder into the stomach of her. After a job well done, Saints walks around the ring patting himself on the back.)
Harley Meisner: Look at this man! He’s proud of the stuff he’s doing in this match.
George Sullivan: Taking advantage before the bell rang? Yeah, what a real man he is….
Harley Meisner: Shut up! You know nothing about Robert Saints.
George Sullivan: I know alot about Bob.
Harley Meisner: who the hell is Bob!?
(While the announcers argue over who Bob is, the match moves forward in it’s action with Lycra in charge of the match. Robert Saints tries to make a comeback but Lycra stops him at every corner, and doesn’t give him a reason to breath in this match. Lycra hits a thunderous spinebuster and goes for the cover after.)
1………
2……..
(Robert Saints gets out at the count of 2.
Harley Meisner: Thank god Saints kicked out at the count of 2.
(After the pin attempt, Robert Saints tries to get back into the match again but Lycra still won’t that happen. She’s on the attack and there are no signs of her slowing down. However, Robert Saints finds a way to stop her by tripping her with a drop toe hold. Robert Saints takes advantage of the match now, a few clotheslines and spinebusters later, Saints goes for a pin attempt.)
1……..
(Lycra kicks out at 1. But after the kick out, Robert Saints stays on the attack by dragging Lycra out to the arena floor. Robert tries to throw Lycra into the ring post but she reverses it and he smacks face-first into the post. Lycra uses this to get on top again. But this time she makes sure that Robert doesn’t get any moves on her.)
Harley Meisner: Oh no…
George Sullivan: Something tells me this match is about to end.
(Lycra stays dominate here, Robert Saints tries to come back but he can’t. Lycra is too strong. Lycra hits Saints with her finisher, and pins him.)
1……..
2……..
3!
Winner: Lycra via Pinfall
(The scene goes backstage as the camera runs towards the Lopez locker room. The door is open and we see Kayla Stone in the corner being intimidated by Fire and Brimstone.)
Steven McKnight: Tough girl huh?! Where’s your bitch at? We want to talk to her.
Kayla Stone: I’m not telling you anything!
Steven McKnight: Are you stupid? I won’t mind putting you down right here and right now, bitch.
(Instead of being scared, Kayla Stone stands up to both members of Fire and Brimstone, until Madison walks into the room but as soon as she does, she’s grabbed at the arm and pushed to the wall by Angellus)
Angellus: Look at this! We can take out 2 members of Renegades Elite right here and right now!
(Steve McKnight swings his hand back trying to hit Kayla Stone but instead, he falls to the ground with a smack of a chair! Gracie Lopez has entered the room, and she’s even angrier then she was last week. And she hasn’t even spoken a word to the ICW fans or management yet as to why she’s back, but we know why.)
George Sullivan: Gracie Lopez is here!
Sara Butler: I tried to get a word with her last week after the show when she returned but she didn’t talk.
(However, the number games get too much of Gracie and Angellus attacks Gracie from behind. He throws Gracie face-first into the wall and threw her into the bathroom door.)
George Sullivan: Gracie is outnumbered here.
(Madison crawls towards Steven McKnight from behind and swings her arm upward! Lowblowing Steven McKnight. Angellus turns around after having her way with Gracie, glares at Madison. But now Jenn comes into the picture.)
George Sullivan: There’s Jenn, I think she saw what was happening on the big screen here.
(But before Jenn could get her hands on anybody, security and Nigel Bartholomew come into the picture to break everything up.)
Nigel Bartholomew: That’s enough! Fire and Brimstone get out of here and get out of my sight! NOW!
(Both members glare into the eyes of Nigel Bartholomew, before walking off. Nigel turns his sights to the members of Renegades Elite.)
Kayla Stone: They came in here and shoved me up against the wall.
Nigel Bartholomew: I’ll deal with them later, but you’re ok now. They have no business touching you. But let’s just say, they’re going to get what they deserve.
(Nigel checks on everyone along with Kayla Stone.)
George Sullivan: That wasn’t the smartest move by Fire and Brimstone.
Harley Meisner: Well Kayla shouldn’t have put her hands on Fire and brimstone anyway! Nigel needs to suspends her.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Floyd McCarver vs Chris Punk
As Everyone is seated in the arena both men are fighting from the gorilla position!
McCarver clotheslines Punk down the ramp towards the ring and follows him and whips him into the steps then rolls him in the ring as a referee runs to the ring and calls for the bell.
McCarver tears away at Punk with several rights and lefts until Punk hits a step up high knee knocking McCarver backwards into the ropes as Punk runs against the ropes and clotheslines McCarver over them!
Both men trade blows outside the ring as the referee begins to count both men out.
McCarver kicks Punk in the gut and lifts him on his shoulder and carries him to the stage and points at the tables set up below and hits a running power slam through them!
McCarver is amped up and wants to do more damage as the referee gets to the 10 count!
McCarver lifts Punk up again and hits a power bomb against the stage.
Then "Now That We Are Dead" hits on the P.A.
Sara Butler: Here We Go! The United States Champion is out here to stop this!
The Enforcer appears on stage takes off the United States Championship and leaps down and stands in front of McCarver.
Enforcer: What the hell Floyd? Not like this big man you are better then this!
Rick Henderson announces
Rick Henderson: Due to the brawl I have informed that this match is a double elimination via Double count out!
McCarver is livid and tries to get to Punk but Enforcer stops him and tries to reason with him.
Enforcer: Floyd, Don't do this man I don't want to have to defend someone even Punk from an attack not needed!
McCarver seems to agree before trying to attack The Enforcer who was expecting it and grabs McCarver by the throat and chokeslams him to the ground!
Enforcer: You forced my hand Floyd, Now You have to pay the price!
The Enforcer drags McCarver up to the stage and kicks McCarver in the gut then hits the St.Louis Stunner on McCarver and slowly lays the big man down and speaks.
Enforcer: This was for your own good Floyd you let your anger get to you. I hope you understand.
The Enforcer heads to the ring after grabbing the United States Championship as crews check on McCarver and help Punk backstage as The Enforcer gets in the ring looking on in disbelief and with a pissed off look.
Winner: Draw Via Double Countout
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Ian Johnstone vs Rom Youngblood
Rom comes into the match clearly pissed off as shortly into the match he gets himself disqualified by using a weapon onto Ian Johnstone. Then out to the ring comes General Manager William Gibbs...
William Gibbs: No guys, the match isn't ending this way. The match will restart right now. Rom, you best keep your anger in check because the next time, you will lose your chance at advancing into the next round of the tournament.
The referee calls for the bell to ring, signaling the restart of the match. The match goes back and forth for a good 10 minutes with multiple times Rom being on the verge of getting himself disqualified but thinking better of it. Rom finally has Ian where he wants him, and hits his finisher The Nightmare's Plunge. He then hooks the leg of Ian.
1...
2...
3...
Harley Meisner: Rom did it, he defeated his attacker Ian Johnstone.
Sara Butler: He did more than just defeat Ian, he beat him to a bloodly pulp.
George Sullivan: Yeah the man was busted open about half way during the match, but the match continued until Rom delivered the 2nd, The Nightmare's Plunge for the win.
Rom while celebrating his victory can be heard hollering at Ian.
Rom Youngblood: I TOLD YOU... YOU DIDN'T WANT TO MESS WITH MY FAMILY... NOW YOU PAID THE PRICE FOR YOUR FOOLISHNESS. WILL TELL YOU ONLY ONCE MORE... LEAVE MY FAMILY ALONE OR I WILL HAVE TO TAKE YOU OUT FOR GOOD.
George Sullivan: Wow, the ultimate statement to Ian from Rom there.
Winner: Rom Youngblood via Pinfall.
Main Event
Jamo & Candace vs ?? (The Mystery Attackers)
“ Vengeance" by ICW Anthology hits in the PA system as the lights in the arena turn red as Candace comes out from behind the curtain in her regular leather attire fully covered from neck to toe, and wearing a hijab - a headscarf - on her head.
Harley Meisner: Here comes the number one contender!
George Sullivan: She’s going to be looking for some payback on these guys, then she can focus on Jamo and the World Title!
She walks down the ramp and stops at the ringside staring at the fans but ignores them and enters the ring through steel steps and finally gets into the ring. She reaches the right turnbuckle near the time-keeper's area and poses to the fans receiving mixed reactions from the crowd as her music dies.
The lights in the arena go out and the Tron played a video of a woman panicking to find a place to hide as someone is about break in her house.
The criminal man breaks into the women’s house then Jamo is standing behind him, hiding in the shadows carrying a sawn off shotgun.
We hear a police phone operator saying “911 - what’s your emergency?” and the women who responding “Someone is breaking in my house to kill me.... please help!”
The criminal man opens the bedroom closet where the woman hides with a evil smirk, the women screams and Jamo appears beside the man with a loaded up gun beside his head.
“Get f*cked mate”
Shots echo across the arena as “Chin Check” by N.W.A hits the arena and the lights sync with the music.
Jamo appears on the ramp wearing long black tights with a shotgun logo on both sides, black knee pads, black wrestling boots, black jacket, black MMA gloves and black sunglasses. He carries the ICW World Title over his shoulder.
Flanked by Chris and Andrew, he walks down the ramp slowly, high fives a few fans and kids before sliding into the ring.
Chris and Andrew take up positions at the bottom of the ramp, just in case.
Jamo and Candace meet in the center of the ring and start talking. It’s impossible to hear what they are saying over the cheers of the crowd but it looks like they are agreeing to a temporary alliance. Candace extends her hand for a handshake and after almost ten seconds of considering it, Jamo shakes her hand.
The crowd cheers as Jamo and the number 1 contender for his title stare up the rampway waiting for their mystery opponents. They both look at each other confused when no music hits, nothing appears on the Tron and no-one comes out of the entrance way.
The crowd starts to react as two figures hop over the crowd barrier at the other side of the ring and climb onto the apron. Jamo and Candace turn around and with all four competitors standing in the ring, the referee calls for the bell.
Jamo and Candace have a quick conversation before deciding that Jamo should start the match.
The mystery opponent and Jamo circle each other before locking up. Jamo throws the mystery opponent to the floor and aims a kick at him but he ducks out of the way before it can connect. Jamo grabs him and whips him into the corner, following it up with a running clothesline in the corner.
George Sullivan: The champ is dominating here!
Jamo starts laying in body blows in the corner, letting out some frustration on the mystery opponent. He pulls him out of the corner and hooks him for a snap suplex.
Harley Meisner: Boom!
Jamo tags in Candace who unloads on her opponent before bouncing off the ropes and going for a running knee but the mystery opponent sidesteps it and makes a tag to his partner! Candace and the next opponent lock up, with the mystery opponent overpowering the number 1 contender. However, she uses her quickness to sneak out of the hold and kick him in the knee.
Candace bounces off the rope and chop blocks her opponent, bringing him down to the map. She climbs on top of him and starts to unload punches about his head. She tries to rip his mask off but can’t quite get a grip and eventually gives up out of frustration.
George Sullivan: Candace is clearly pissed off at these guys!
Sara Butler: I don’t blame her – it’s no fun getting attacked from behind!
Candace screams in the face of her opponent and drags him back to his feet. He’s looking dazed, Candace whips him into the ropes and hits her pop-up spinebuster finisher!
She goes for cover.
1…
It’s broken up by the other mystery opponent. The referee tries to send him back out of the ring but he gives Candace a stiff right hand, drawing Jamo into the ring to even the odds!
All four competitors start trading blows in the middle of the ring as the crowd pops.
George Sullivan: It’s all kicking off now – it’s out of control!
Harley Meisner: This crowd is loving it!
Suddenly the lights cut. The arena is in total darkness.
Sara Butler: What the heck is going on?
When the lights come back on, Jamo is standing alone in the ring. He looks around confused and notices Candace is lying outside the ring, the opposite side from the entrance ramp, out cold. Jamo shouts on her but she doesn’t respond. Frustrated, he turns to walk over to discuss with his boys at the bottom of the ramp. As he approaches, Jamo stares right past them further up the ramp where a figure is standing. One of the mystery opponents is standing hold Jamo’s ICW World Title belt.
Harley Meisner: Holy shit! One of them has Jamo’s belt!
George Sullivan: Quick! Get him!
Jamo points and shouts at his friends to get the belt back and they chase after the masked individual who flees to the backstage area. Jamo smacks the turnbuckle in frustration and yells in anger as he leans against the corner.
When he turns back to the ring, the two masked opponents are both standing on the apron at the opposite corner.
Sara Butler: Wait, I thought one of them went backstage?
George Sullivan: I think there’s 3 of them… they must have planned this all along!
They slowly make their way through the ropes and begin to circle Jamo who has his fists up ready to defend himself. He throws a few punches at his opponents but they are staying just out of his reach.
Out of nowhere, Candace slides a chair into the ring which Jamo picks up and waves at the two mystery opponents who back off. Candace then rolls into the ring carrying a chair of her own.
Harley Meisner: She’s evened the odds!
George Sullivan: Thank God, time to show these masked idiots why Jamo and Candace are at the top of the ICW tree!
The champion and number 1 contender stand side by side brandishing their steel chairs at their mystery opponents, who appear to be thinking twice about their actions and start to back off until…
SMACK!
Candace smashes her chair around Jamo’s back, he doubles over in pain.
Harley Meisner: WHAT THE HELL?!
Sara Butler: Why?!
SMACK!
Candace hits him again and Jamo falls to one knee.
SMACK!
A third hit puts Jamo down on the floor as the crowd wildly boo Candace. The mystery opponents stand by as Candace laughs at Jamo and laps up the boos from the ICW crowd.
She walks over and shakes hands with the mystery opponents before Jamo’s friends come running back down the entrance way carrying his World Title belt. Candace and her new allies flee into the crowd, stopping at the top of the stairs as they are joined by a third masked figure. Candace is grinning widely as she stares back down towards the ring.
Harley Meisner: God damn it Candace, she’s joined whoever these people are who’ve been attacking wrestlers the past few weeks!
George Sullivan: Well, Jamo was right not to trust her!
Jamo makes it back to his feet with the help of his friends as both groups stare at each other as the shows goes off the air.”
(The show is backstage to where we see Dr. Ian Johnstone standing just a short distance from Dean Andry's locker room. Ian has a smug sinister smile to his face as if he has just done something evil. He slowly starts to walk away, but here comes Dean Andry storming up to Ian in a fit of anger! Dean gets right in front of Ian to stop him from going any further!)
Dean Andry: Ya really think you can attack my brotha Rom n' think I ain't gonna have somethin' to say about it??!! Not a chance!! I was all 'round this buildin' just now tryin' to find ya!! You sick son of a bitch!!
(Ian stands there quiet as he keeps the sinister smile on his face. Finally he speaks.)
Dr. Ian Johnstone: You really should calm down Dean. Getting this upset is never a good thing for any man. It is not healthy. Not only that but, aiming your anger towards me...well...it would not be WISE of you to do such a thing. After all, you saw what I did to Rom.
Dean Andry: I don't wanna hear what ya have to say!! Your despicable actions tell it all!! I'm tellin' ya right now, ya keep on this crusade a' tryin' to get into Darren's head, ya gonna get KILLED BY HIM!! I know Darren very well n' he is NOT gonna take this shit you're pullin' layin' down!!
Dean Andry: STAY OUTTA OUR LIVES N' GO FIND YA OWN!! GET A LIFE DOC!!
(Dean turns and storms into his locker room and slams the door shut! Once inside, Dean paces around to calm himself down.)
Dean Andry: I tell ya, that guy is playin' with fire!
(Dean goes over to the table and twists the lid off the half finished plastic bottle of Mountain Dew that he had started drinking earlier in the night. He takes a good few swallows of it before he notices it. The soda tastes a bit strange...)
Dean Andry: Damn, this soda tastes weird...
(He stands there looking down at the bottle, not drinking any more of it due to the strange taste.)
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Ace Reigns vs Knight Blaze
Rick Henderson: The following contest is set for one fall to determine who goes on to the second round of the Hail To The King Tournament.
Rick Henderson: Introducing first, From Orlando, Florida This is Knight Blaze!
Ratt’s - Shame Shame Shame Plays on the P.A.
The light's go out totally dark, with the sudden flashes of what appears to be lighting from the sky, with-in moments the sound of an electric guitar is heard. Sounds of the high e-string 16th fret with the blend of a d-major cord in the solo, then the sounding of the base drums, and the 18 inch top hats sound off together with a single hit of the snare drum ringing out 3 times. The audience starts to go wild, screaming out their dismay of him, there's ah faint shadow of a man in the distance of the stage. Then an explosion occurs then he punches through the center stage praying to the crowd, he has his hands in the air praying to the crowd as the boos begin to get louder, there are a few cheers mixed in but mostly boos. He then comes down to the ring, while hi-fiving a few of the fans, while ignore the biggest part of them. He makes his way to ring side, gets up on the apron, and goes to one corner of the ring, and the roar of the fans get louder. He then gets into the ring, and starts to go to each corner, getting on the top rope, and each time he does, the crowd goes even more nuts. After he gets done going to the corner rope's the pyro blast sounds off to complete the entrance theme, he is blown out of the water by the fans reaction.
Rick Henderson: And his opponent.. Ace Reigns!
Sinner's Prayer by Sully Erna from the Rock band Godsmack starts to play over the PA system When Sully starts to sing, Ace Reigns starts to come on out to the mixture of cheers and boos from the fans. He walks past the fans and go straight to the ring. He gets inside of the ring and start to trash talk on what he wants to do to his opponent.
Both men are staring each other down trash talking to one another as the referee calls for the bell.
Reigns bitch slaps Blaze and the two begin trading punches then Blaze whips Reigns into the ropes upon the rebound reigns hits a spear!
Once on the mat Reigns continues the assault with heavy rights and lefts to the face of Blaze but Blaze catches one of his hands and quickly locks him into an armbar submission.
The referee asks Reigns if he wishes to submit he shakes his head with a loud defiant No! and lifts Blaze up and hits a Powerbomb!
Blaze uses the ropes to get to his feet as Reigns sizes him up for another Spear but Blaze side steps him and grabs him by the waist and hits a german suplex
Blaze then lifts Reigns up and looks to hit the Modified SKO but Reigns blocks it and hits Jackpot!
He covers Blaze for the pin .
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2.........
3!!!!
Rick Henderson: Here's your winner and Advancing to round 2 of the Hail To The King Tournament Ace Reigns!
Winner: Ace Reigns via Pinfall
The show returns from commercials to the backstage area as the camera changes to a camera that spots someone knocked out on the floor.
Melissa Santiago goes over to the person to identify them for her to make out that it’s none other than Brandon who was supposed to be fighting in the match right now.
Harley Meisner: I wonder who’s the person or persons that have assaulted Brandon backstage before his match.
Sara Butler: Brandon has a legitimate chance taken from him here tonight.
George Sullivan: Brandon is really looking bad, these “surprise” attacks needs to stop here in ICW.
William Jack Gibbs is shown arriving at the location backstage helping Brandon to his feet as he’s carried to the doctor’s office to get a more in-depth analysis of his condition.
William Jack Gibbs asks for Brandon’s privacy at this time as the camera heads back to ring side for the next match.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Asriel Buzzard vs The Enforcer
(Asriel and Enforcer look up as soon as the bell rings, Asriel gets the early advantage of the match with a takedown. Asriel mounts Enforcer and starts to beat him down with fists to the face. This only lasts a little while before Enforcer starts to fight his way out of that. Enforcer does fight his way and there’s a standoff between the two. Before they lock up in the middle of the ring again, and Enforcer gets the advantage of the match this time. It’s back and forth between these two guys in the early going.)
George Sullivan: this match is pretty much even so far in the early of the match.
Harley Meisner: for how long?
Sara butler: I mean… could stay like this for a while.
(Match remains back and forth between these two fine competitors. Enforcer throws a punch and Asriel throws it right back. The match spills to the outside of the ring even there, the match Is still even. Match doesn't stay long outside, it moves right back In at the count of 7. )
George Sullivan: how would someone break this back and forth match?
Harley Meisner: poke an eye. Play dirty.
Sara butler: I hate to say it but I… he’s right.
(Back in the ring now, and this match is still back and forth. A few pin attempts here and there between both competitors. Each and every pin attempt that has happened so far ended up at 2, or else the match won’t be going on. Towards the middle of the match now, Enforcer starts to pick up speed and momentum. When he does, he controls the speed of the match and Asriel as well.)
George Sullivan: Enforcer is starting to control this match, and Asriel is in trouble now.
Harley Meisner: This is bad.
Sara Butler: I’m sure Asriel will find a way back into the match.
(Enforcer has control of the match and with a spine buster here, a pinfall attempt happens, 4th one of the match.)
1………
2…….
(Asriel kicks out at the count of 2.
George Sullivan: That was a close 2 count for Enforcer there.
Sara Butler: Enforcer needs to win here. A needs a big win.
(Towards the end of the match now, Asriel starts to gain momentum himself and fights enforcer off. Asriel and Enforcer go back and forth again, trying to get the momentum of the match. Back and forth the match goes, the fans are into it, they’re cheering with every punch, kick, clothesline and pin attempt. Enforcer kicks out at the last pin attempt, but as soon as they get back up their feet, Asriel rolls up Enforcer.)
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2……..
(Asriel hooks in Enforcer’s pants and the ref doesn’t see it.)
3!
George Sullivan: what!?
Harley Meisner: Hahaha! Yes!
Sara Butler: what a cheap victory!
Harley Meisner: cheap!? It’s smart.
Winner: Asriel Buzzard via Pinfall
[The show goes to a commercial break]
James Gibbs is now standing in the middle of the ring with a microphone in his hand.
James Gibbs: It’s very unfortunate what happened to Brandon here tonight but it’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the ICW universe that this match up between Brandon and Samuel Burkhardt has been cancelled due to Brandon being attacked and also because Samuel Burkhardt has travel issues getting here to the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio tonight.
Harley Meisner: That’s a shame what has happened to both wrestlers tonight.
Sara Butler: I hope this match can happen again in the near future.
George Sullivan: Neither wrestler showed up for the match so in my years of experience in tournaments that means that both of them are eliminated.
James Gibbs exits the ring as everyone gets ready for the next matchup.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Jennifer Carpenter-Lopez vs Dean Andry
The show returns from a commercial break with both Jenn Lopez and Dean Andry are already in the ring as the bell rings to signify that the match has started.
Jenn and Dean lock up in a test of strength with Jenn turning it into a Snap Suplex but Dean gets back up to his feet very fast.
Dean is Irish whipped into the ropes but upon his return, he connects with a lunatic lariat flooring Jenn to the mat.
Harley Meisner: Dean came back with that harsh lariat to Jenn.
Sara Butler: It’s still early in this match so Jenn can still come back and win.
George Sullivan: Dean means all business tonight as he wants to advance in the Hail to the King tournament.
Jenn makes it back up to her feet as Dean is there waiting for her to get back up before he runs at her going for a corner clothesline but she ducks out of the way.
Dean crashes hard into the corner and then Jenn puts the boots to Dean dropping him to the lower turnbuckle before she runs into the corner and connects with the Cannonball.
Dean starts to get up but he falls back on his ass as he once again tries to get up, it’s apparent that Dean isn’t feeling good. Jenn takes advantage of this predicament and chop blocks the legs right out from under Dean.
Harley Meisner: Dean isn’t looking well at all tonight.
Sara Butler: Yeah I have to agree with you Harley. Dean is looking pale as ever.
George Sullivan: Jenn is not going to feel sorry for Dean one bit, he chose to stay in this match after all.
Dean is looking like he might throw up at any moment but he struggles to get back up to his feet. Jenn with a kick to the stomach doubling Dean over as he almost hurls.
Dean regains his composure and then grabs the foot of Jenn and connects with a dragon screw knocking Jenn down to the mat. Dean picks Jenn up to her feet and then goes for Mental Instability but Jenn elbows Dean to break out of the hold.
Dean’s head spins back almost causing him to lose his balance but he drops to his knees and Jenn connects with the Shining Wizard.
Harley Meisner: Dean is trying his darnedest to survive in there with Jenn.
Sara Butler: Jenn caught Dean good with that Shining Wizard right there.
George Sullivan: Dean needs to regroup if he hopes to win this match.
Dean and Jenn make it back up to their feet and are now exchanging rights and lefts in the middle of the ring.
Jenn gains the upper hand and lays a few haymakers stunning Dean on his feet and then Jenn bounces off the ropes and connects with the Superkick.
Jenn sizes up Dean and goes for another Superkick but Dean is able to transition it into a T-bone Suplex. Dean then grabs Jenn by her hair much to the dismay of the referee who starts telling Dean to let go of Jenn’s hair or he’ll be disqualified.
Harley Meisner: Dean is skirting on getting himself disqualified here by the referee.
Sara Butler: Dean is smarter than that I hope.
George Sullivan: Jenn is in real pain right now as Dean is practically ripping the hair out of her skull.
Dean locks Jenn’s head under his arm going for the Mental Instability but Jenn is able to reverse it into the Aussie Blackout.
Jenn goes for the cover as the referee counts the three counts.
Jenn celebrates in the ring for a few moments before getting out of the ring, as Dean is still laying on the mat clearly not himself.
The show heads to a commercial break as Jenn exits the ring and heads back to her locker room.
Winner: Jennifer Carpenter-Lopez via Pinfall
(Right after the match, Dean is laying curled up laying on his side on the mat, clenching his stomach and he is telling the official that he has terrible stomach pain!)
Dean Andry: My stomach!! The pain!! Somethin's wrong!! There's somethin' wrong with me!!
(Suddenly the medics come rushing down to the ring! They go right to Dean to help him! Dean's wife Destiny Andry is now running down to the ring to get to Dean! She gets into the ring and goes right over to him! She looks extremely concerned!)
Destiny Andry: What's wrong Dean??!
Dean Andry: My stomach!! So much pain!! Oh my God!! Somethin's wrong!!
(Dean continues to yell in pain!)
(The paramedics are now rolling the stretcher down to the ring! They get Dean onto it, then they quickly get him through the backstage area and then out the back door of the arena to the parking lot where they put him into the ambulance. Destiny quickly climbs into the back of the ambulance to be with her husband as they drive away to get Dean to the local hospital!!)
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Lycra vs Robert Saints
(The bell of the match rings, when it does Robert Saints jumps on Lycra like a buzzard on a dead animal. Saints drives her into the corner and rams his shoulder into the stomach of her. After a job well done, Saints walks around the ring patting himself on the back.)
Harley Meisner: Look at this man! He’s proud of the stuff he’s doing in this match.
George Sullivan: Taking advantage before the bell rang? Yeah, what a real man he is….
Harley Meisner: Shut up! You know nothing about Robert Saints.
George Sullivan: I know alot about Bob.
Harley Meisner: who the hell is Bob!?
(While the announcers argue over who Bob is, the match moves forward in it’s action with Lycra in charge of the match. Robert Saints tries to make a comeback but Lycra stops him at every corner, and doesn’t give him a reason to breath in this match. Lycra hits a thunderous spinebuster and goes for the cover after.)
1………
2……..
(Robert Saints gets out at the count of 2.
Harley Meisner: Thank god Saints kicked out at the count of 2.
(After the pin attempt, Robert Saints tries to get back into the match again but Lycra still won’t that happen. She’s on the attack and there are no signs of her slowing down. However, Robert Saints finds a way to stop her by tripping her with a drop toe hold. Robert Saints takes advantage of the match now, a few clotheslines and spinebusters later, Saints goes for a pin attempt.)
1……..
(Lycra kicks out at 1. But after the kick out, Robert Saints stays on the attack by dragging Lycra out to the arena floor. Robert tries to throw Lycra into the ring post but she reverses it and he smacks face-first into the post. Lycra uses this to get on top again. But this time she makes sure that Robert doesn’t get any moves on her.)
Harley Meisner: Oh no…
George Sullivan: Something tells me this match is about to end.
(Lycra stays dominate here, Robert Saints tries to come back but he can’t. Lycra is too strong. Lycra hits Saints with her finisher, and pins him.)
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2……..
3!
Winner: Lycra via Pinfall
(The scene goes backstage as the camera runs towards the Lopez locker room. The door is open and we see Kayla Stone in the corner being intimidated by Fire and Brimstone.)
Steven McKnight: Tough girl huh?! Where’s your bitch at? We want to talk to her.
Kayla Stone: I’m not telling you anything!
Steven McKnight: Are you stupid? I won’t mind putting you down right here and right now, bitch.
(Instead of being scared, Kayla Stone stands up to both members of Fire and Brimstone, until Madison walks into the room but as soon as she does, she’s grabbed at the arm and pushed to the wall by Angellus)
Angellus: Look at this! We can take out 2 members of Renegades Elite right here and right now!
(Steve McKnight swings his hand back trying to hit Kayla Stone but instead, he falls to the ground with a smack of a chair! Gracie Lopez has entered the room, and she’s even angrier then she was last week. And she hasn’t even spoken a word to the ICW fans or management yet as to why she’s back, but we know why.)
George Sullivan: Gracie Lopez is here!
Sara Butler: I tried to get a word with her last week after the show when she returned but she didn’t talk.
(However, the number games get too much of Gracie and Angellus attacks Gracie from behind. He throws Gracie face-first into the wall and threw her into the bathroom door.)
George Sullivan: Gracie is outnumbered here.
(Madison crawls towards Steven McKnight from behind and swings her arm upward! Lowblowing Steven McKnight. Angellus turns around after having her way with Gracie, glares at Madison. But now Jenn comes into the picture.)
George Sullivan: There’s Jenn, I think she saw what was happening on the big screen here.
(But before Jenn could get her hands on anybody, security and Nigel Bartholomew come into the picture to break everything up.)
Nigel Bartholomew: That’s enough! Fire and Brimstone get out of here and get out of my sight! NOW!
(Both members glare into the eyes of Nigel Bartholomew, before walking off. Nigel turns his sights to the members of Renegades Elite.)
Kayla Stone: They came in here and shoved me up against the wall.
Nigel Bartholomew: I’ll deal with them later, but you’re ok now. They have no business touching you. But let’s just say, they’re going to get what they deserve.
(Nigel checks on everyone along with Kayla Stone.)
George Sullivan: That wasn’t the smartest move by Fire and Brimstone.
Harley Meisner: Well Kayla shouldn’t have put her hands on Fire and brimstone anyway! Nigel needs to suspends her.
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Floyd McCarver vs Chris Punk
As Everyone is seated in the arena both men are fighting from the gorilla position!
McCarver clotheslines Punk down the ramp towards the ring and follows him and whips him into the steps then rolls him in the ring as a referee runs to the ring and calls for the bell.
McCarver tears away at Punk with several rights and lefts until Punk hits a step up high knee knocking McCarver backwards into the ropes as Punk runs against the ropes and clotheslines McCarver over them!
Both men trade blows outside the ring as the referee begins to count both men out.
McCarver kicks Punk in the gut and lifts him on his shoulder and carries him to the stage and points at the tables set up below and hits a running power slam through them!
McCarver is amped up and wants to do more damage as the referee gets to the 10 count!
McCarver lifts Punk up again and hits a power bomb against the stage.
Then "Now That We Are Dead" hits on the P.A.
Sara Butler: Here We Go! The United States Champion is out here to stop this!
The Enforcer appears on stage takes off the United States Championship and leaps down and stands in front of McCarver.
Enforcer: What the hell Floyd? Not like this big man you are better then this!
Rick Henderson announces
Rick Henderson: Due to the brawl I have informed that this match is a double elimination via Double count out!
McCarver is livid and tries to get to Punk but Enforcer stops him and tries to reason with him.
Enforcer: Floyd, Don't do this man I don't want to have to defend someone even Punk from an attack not needed!
McCarver seems to agree before trying to attack The Enforcer who was expecting it and grabs McCarver by the throat and chokeslams him to the ground!
Enforcer: You forced my hand Floyd, Now You have to pay the price!
The Enforcer drags McCarver up to the stage and kicks McCarver in the gut then hits the St.Louis Stunner on McCarver and slowly lays the big man down and speaks.
Enforcer: This was for your own good Floyd you let your anger get to you. I hope you understand.
The Enforcer heads to the ring after grabbing the United States Championship as crews check on McCarver and help Punk backstage as The Enforcer gets in the ring looking on in disbelief and with a pissed off look.
Winner: Draw Via Double Countout
Hail To The King Round 1 Match
Ian Johnstone vs Rom Youngblood
Rom comes into the match clearly pissed off as shortly into the match he gets himself disqualified by using a weapon onto Ian Johnstone. Then out to the ring comes General Manager William Gibbs...
William Gibbs: No guys, the match isn't ending this way. The match will restart right now. Rom, you best keep your anger in check because the next time, you will lose your chance at advancing into the next round of the tournament.
The referee calls for the bell to ring, signaling the restart of the match. The match goes back and forth for a good 10 minutes with multiple times Rom being on the verge of getting himself disqualified but thinking better of it. Rom finally has Ian where he wants him, and hits his finisher The Nightmare's Plunge. He then hooks the leg of Ian.
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2...
3...
Harley Meisner: Rom did it, he defeated his attacker Ian Johnstone.
Sara Butler: He did more than just defeat Ian, he beat him to a bloodly pulp.
George Sullivan: Yeah the man was busted open about half way during the match, but the match continued until Rom delivered the 2nd, The Nightmare's Plunge for the win.
Rom while celebrating his victory can be heard hollering at Ian.
Rom Youngblood: I TOLD YOU... YOU DIDN'T WANT TO MESS WITH MY FAMILY... NOW YOU PAID THE PRICE FOR YOUR FOOLISHNESS. WILL TELL YOU ONLY ONCE MORE... LEAVE MY FAMILY ALONE OR I WILL HAVE TO TAKE YOU OUT FOR GOOD.
George Sullivan: Wow, the ultimate statement to Ian from Rom there.
Winner: Rom Youngblood via Pinfall.
Main Event
Jamo & Candace vs ?? (The Mystery Attackers)
“ Vengeance" by ICW Anthology hits in the PA system as the lights in the arena turn red as Candace comes out from behind the curtain in her regular leather attire fully covered from neck to toe, and wearing a hijab - a headscarf - on her head.
Harley Meisner: Here comes the number one contender!
George Sullivan: She’s going to be looking for some payback on these guys, then she can focus on Jamo and the World Title!
She walks down the ramp and stops at the ringside staring at the fans but ignores them and enters the ring through steel steps and finally gets into the ring. She reaches the right turnbuckle near the time-keeper's area and poses to the fans receiving mixed reactions from the crowd as her music dies.
The lights in the arena go out and the Tron played a video of a woman panicking to find a place to hide as someone is about break in her house.
The criminal man breaks into the women’s house then Jamo is standing behind him, hiding in the shadows carrying a sawn off shotgun.
We hear a police phone operator saying “911 - what’s your emergency?” and the women who responding “Someone is breaking in my house to kill me.... please help!”
The criminal man opens the bedroom closet where the woman hides with a evil smirk, the women screams and Jamo appears beside the man with a loaded up gun beside his head.
“Get f*cked mate”
Shots echo across the arena as “Chin Check” by N.W.A hits the arena and the lights sync with the music.
Jamo appears on the ramp wearing long black tights with a shotgun logo on both sides, black knee pads, black wrestling boots, black jacket, black MMA gloves and black sunglasses. He carries the ICW World Title over his shoulder.
Flanked by Chris and Andrew, he walks down the ramp slowly, high fives a few fans and kids before sliding into the ring.
Chris and Andrew take up positions at the bottom of the ramp, just in case.
Jamo and Candace meet in the center of the ring and start talking. It’s impossible to hear what they are saying over the cheers of the crowd but it looks like they are agreeing to a temporary alliance. Candace extends her hand for a handshake and after almost ten seconds of considering it, Jamo shakes her hand.
The crowd cheers as Jamo and the number 1 contender for his title stare up the rampway waiting for their mystery opponents. They both look at each other confused when no music hits, nothing appears on the Tron and no-one comes out of the entrance way.
The crowd starts to react as two figures hop over the crowd barrier at the other side of the ring and climb onto the apron. Jamo and Candace turn around and with all four competitors standing in the ring, the referee calls for the bell.
Jamo and Candace have a quick conversation before deciding that Jamo should start the match.
The mystery opponent and Jamo circle each other before locking up. Jamo throws the mystery opponent to the floor and aims a kick at him but he ducks out of the way before it can connect. Jamo grabs him and whips him into the corner, following it up with a running clothesline in the corner.
George Sullivan: The champ is dominating here!
Jamo starts laying in body blows in the corner, letting out some frustration on the mystery opponent. He pulls him out of the corner and hooks him for a snap suplex.
Harley Meisner: Boom!
Jamo tags in Candace who unloads on her opponent before bouncing off the ropes and going for a running knee but the mystery opponent sidesteps it and makes a tag to his partner! Candace and the next opponent lock up, with the mystery opponent overpowering the number 1 contender. However, she uses her quickness to sneak out of the hold and kick him in the knee.
Candace bounces off the rope and chop blocks her opponent, bringing him down to the map. She climbs on top of him and starts to unload punches about his head. She tries to rip his mask off but can’t quite get a grip and eventually gives up out of frustration.
George Sullivan: Candace is clearly pissed off at these guys!
Sara Butler: I don’t blame her – it’s no fun getting attacked from behind!
Candace screams in the face of her opponent and drags him back to his feet. He’s looking dazed, Candace whips him into the ropes and hits her pop-up spinebuster finisher!
She goes for cover.
1…
It’s broken up by the other mystery opponent. The referee tries to send him back out of the ring but he gives Candace a stiff right hand, drawing Jamo into the ring to even the odds!
All four competitors start trading blows in the middle of the ring as the crowd pops.
George Sullivan: It’s all kicking off now – it’s out of control!
Harley Meisner: This crowd is loving it!
Suddenly the lights cut. The arena is in total darkness.
Sara Butler: What the heck is going on?
When the lights come back on, Jamo is standing alone in the ring. He looks around confused and notices Candace is lying outside the ring, the opposite side from the entrance ramp, out cold. Jamo shouts on her but she doesn’t respond. Frustrated, he turns to walk over to discuss with his boys at the bottom of the ramp. As he approaches, Jamo stares right past them further up the ramp where a figure is standing. One of the mystery opponents is standing hold Jamo’s ICW World Title belt.
Harley Meisner: Holy shit! One of them has Jamo’s belt!
George Sullivan: Quick! Get him!
Jamo points and shouts at his friends to get the belt back and they chase after the masked individual who flees to the backstage area. Jamo smacks the turnbuckle in frustration and yells in anger as he leans against the corner.
When he turns back to the ring, the two masked opponents are both standing on the apron at the opposite corner.
Sara Butler: Wait, I thought one of them went backstage?
George Sullivan: I think there’s 3 of them… they must have planned this all along!
They slowly make their way through the ropes and begin to circle Jamo who has his fists up ready to defend himself. He throws a few punches at his opponents but they are staying just out of his reach.
Out of nowhere, Candace slides a chair into the ring which Jamo picks up and waves at the two mystery opponents who back off. Candace then rolls into the ring carrying a chair of her own.
Harley Meisner: She’s evened the odds!
George Sullivan: Thank God, time to show these masked idiots why Jamo and Candace are at the top of the ICW tree!
The champion and number 1 contender stand side by side brandishing their steel chairs at their mystery opponents, who appear to be thinking twice about their actions and start to back off until…
SMACK!
Candace smashes her chair around Jamo’s back, he doubles over in pain.
Harley Meisner: WHAT THE HELL?!
Sara Butler: Why?!
SMACK!
Candace hits him again and Jamo falls to one knee.
SMACK!
A third hit puts Jamo down on the floor as the crowd wildly boo Candace. The mystery opponents stand by as Candace laughs at Jamo and laps up the boos from the ICW crowd.
She walks over and shakes hands with the mystery opponents before Jamo’s friends come running back down the entrance way carrying his World Title belt. Candace and her new allies flee into the crowd, stopping at the top of the stairs as they are joined by a third masked figure. Candace is grinning widely as she stares back down towards the ring.
Harley Meisner: God damn it Candace, she’s joined whoever these people are who’ve been attacking wrestlers the past few weeks!
George Sullivan: Well, Jamo was right not to trust her!
Jamo makes it back to his feet with the help of his friends as both groups stare at each other as the shows goes off the air.”