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11-14-2008, 08:13 PM
WPW Friday Night
Turmoil!
November 14th, 2008
Universal Studios
Orlando, FL
Daniel: Welcome, everyone, to Friday Night Turmoil!
Max: Why are we doing it Friday, anyway?
Daniel: Actually, to answer that, we've got Ethan Frost down here at commentary. So. Ethan?
Ethan: Thanks for inviting me, Mr. Justice!
Daniel: You're the General Manager, Ethan. You invited yourself.
Ethan: I like french fries too, yeah. So anyway. Like I said at the board of directors meeting, I think we can do Turmoil on Friday, every night! It's the only night of the week where we don't have a competitor's show on! I think we could do this every Friday from now on, don't you think, Danny?
Daniel: Um.. Ethan, maybe you should look at my broadcast partner's monitor-- well, actually, it's just a portable TV he tends to bring most nights for when they're doing late night horse racing..
Jim Ross: Welcome, to Friday Night Smackdown!
Ethan: I, uh.. um.. The capital of France.. no.. uh.. Brock Goodman, you're.. no.. Shit!
Ethan Frost suddenly rockets out of commentary, a mess of tiny white pieces of paper coming flying out from his watch hand as he retreats backstage.
Daniel: Well, I'm guessing this'll be our only Friday Night Turmoil, so.. let's get started, everybody!
Max: Has Ethan always been that dumb?
Daniel: Probably, but.. he's got one heck of a mind for making matches, I'll admit. Our main event tonight? We've got a triple threat. Sal Karver, Brock Goodman and The Stallion.. but here's the twist. The loser doesn't go on to When Worlds Collide in a singles match to determine our next WPW Title #1 Contender!
Max: That's gonna be fun, yeah. But you've also gotta think about that big ladder match. Dan Murph v Jeremiah Ranks.. and there's a ladder in it! We stol-- er, 'borrowed' something from another federation who happens to do things here at the Universal Studios.. So there's a briefcase hanging up there!
Daniel: WPW Tag Team Title shot on the line!
Max: Well, you might say that. I might actually say that Jeremiah Ranks' career is on the line.. but hey. Anyhow. There's also some match between the Killing Joke and Chris Cage.. Thank god that isn't a foregone conclusion.
Daniel: To be fair, Chris Cage is actually a former Florida State Champion. This could be a sleeper matchup, Max.
Max: But what are we starting with? I spilt my slurpee on the bottom of the programme.
The One Vs. Mike Corral
Daniel: For our opener? We have Mike Corral going one on one with The One!
Max: In a pun that is always a delight to say.
“Art and Life (Go 2 Sleep remix) hits the speakers, and Mike Corral steps from the back. Corral raises his arms up to the crowd, getting them all riled up.
Mina: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first: Weighing in at 107 kg… “The Highlite” Mike Corral!
Daniel: Mike Corral, on the way to the ring to meet one of his true heroes in this business.
Max: But it is definitely one sided Dan, this kid idolizes the One. No idea why, but whatever.
Just how deep do you believe?
Will you bite the hand that feeds?
The lights shit off, and the One appears, pointing up at the heavens, as he makes his way down to the ring.
Mina: And introducing his opponent: Weighing in at 245 pounds… The One!
Daniel: The One on the way out here, with a little bit of controversy behind the scenes.
Max: If I’m not mistaken, he doesn’t like being seen as a hero. Once again, I ask to whom, but whatever..
Daniel: I was actually referring to some of the backstage incidents as of late, and I’m pretty sure we might see One take out his anger on Mike Corral!
The two men stare each other down. As the bell rings, Corral charges at One, forcing him into the ropes as he connects with powerful rights and lefts. Corral backs One into the corner, eventually kicking him in the midsection until the referee breaks them up.
Max: So much for that whole taking out his anger thing. Man, you’re dumb Dan.
Corral whips One into the ropes, waiting with a spinning heel kick when he bounces back. Corral coaches him to get up, helping him by grabbing him by the head. Corral pushes One into the corner, connecting with a vicious knife edge chop.
Daniel: Corral is on fire so far in this match, looking like he has a point to prove.
Max: What is the deal with all these people and these random points they have to prove? Can’t they just sit back, and enjoy the system? For once?
Corral continues the attack, throwing elbows and fists. Corral whips One off the ropes, dropping to the mat with a monkey flip. Corral sends a quick kick to the gut, as One rolls to his stomach.
Max: The One is getting manhandled out there. Looks like the kid knows a thing or two after all.
Corral continues the offense, landing a club to the back. One fires back, getting on his knees and connecting with a punch to the stomach. Corral answers with a knee to the side. One makes it all the way up to his feet, sending a forearm to the side of Corral head. The two men begin trading chops, with One backed against the ropes. Corral whips One off the ropes, but One counters, sending Corral toward the opposite side. Corral jumps off the ropes, but One rolls out of the crossfire.
Daniel: And this is where the big game experience comes into play. One was able to telegraph that move coming.
Max: That, and Mike Corral called it a mile away.
Corral lands on his feet, but is instantly met with a chop by One. One is now on the offense, chopping Corral into the corner. One whips Corral, and Corral reverses. As One comes off the ropes, he grabs hold of the arm of Corral, dropping him with an armdrag.
Daniel: Beautiful armdrag there by the One!
Corral is quick to his feet, and charges straight into the arms of One. One lifts him off the ground, and connects with a backbreaker across his knee. One backs up, allowing Corral to return to his feet. One bounces off the ropes as Corral stands, knocking him back down with a flying elbow. Corral rolls out of the ring to take a breath.
Max: Hey kid, we don’t do time outs here..
One runs toward the opposite ropes, charging to make a dive to the outside. Corral is already back on the apron, sending a shoulder to the ribs of the oncoming One. Corral hops over the ropes, charging at One. One jumps over Corral, who bounces off the ropes. One hits the mat, as Corral runs over him. Corral stops his momentum, hitting a quick jab as One returns to his feet.
Daniel: Mike Corral was able to stop in mid step to make that hit!
Max: He’s the worst long distance runner I've ever seen.
Corral continues the jabs, backing One into the corner. Corral whips One off the ropes, looking for a clothesline. Corral misses as One ducks underneath. When Corral turns around, One jumps in the air, connecting with a standing dropkick. Corral rolls out of the ring a second time. Style vaults himself over the ropes, but Corral dives out of the way. One lands on his feet on the outside apron, when Corral tries to trip him up. One kicks, sending Corral back against the security wall.
Daniel: A hard kick there by the former WPW champion.
One hops off the apron, sending a thunderous right hand across the skull of Corral. One gets in another shot, when the referee gets in between the two men, telling One to back off. One backs away, as Corral gets to his feet. The referee is checking on Corral, when he suddenly jumps out of the way. Corral looks up, and One comes crashing down, jumping off the steel ring steps. Both men are down, as the fans start going wild.
Daniel: Did you see the One fly through the air like that?
Max: Not all dives have to be pretty. And that one was a perfect example.
One is the first to his feet, giving motivation to Corral in the form of chops against the chest. One rolls Corral into the ring, and then follows him in. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
T… Kickout!
One instantly jumps over, wrapping his arms in a sitting headlock. Corral’ shoulders are on the mat, so the referee counts.
One…
Two…
T… Arm up!
One locks in the hold, as Corral slowly makes it back to his feet. One still holds onto the headlock, trying to force Corral back down to the mat. One is able to get Corral down to one knee, but Corral powers through. Corral pushes One into the ropes, trying to whip him off. One bounces off, but still holds onto the headlock.
Daniel: The veteran One, keeping that headlock in tight as it can be!
Corral powers through again, getting back up to his feet. One hangs on, but Corral lifts One up into the air. Corral slams One down, but One rolls through with a snapmare, getting another headlock pin.
One…
Two…
T… Arm up!
Corral is unable to escape, giving everything he can to make it to his feet again. Corral delivers several clubs to the back of One, loosening the grip. Corral once again lifts One, but One slips out, hitting a second snapmare headlock for a cover.
One…
Two…
Thr... Arm up!
Daniel: Corral able to get the shoulder up. But keep an eye on the One. He still has that headlock firmly attached.
Max: This really isn’t fair to a guy like Corral!
Daniel: What do you mean?
Max: He should have countered the headlock by now. He’s been using it forever.
Corral is quicker to his feet this time, but One continues to crank the arm of Corral. Corral gets to the ropes, pushing One off. This time, One bounces off the ropes. But Corral staggers, and One sends a hard shoulder into the chest of Corral. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr… Kickout!
Immediately, One grabs holds of the headlock. But Corral is waiting for it, rolling One up into a pin of his own.
One…
One rolls back, once again applying pressure. Corral struggles, then rolls him up again.
One…
One powers out, but Corral slips behind, locking in a chicken wing arm bar. Corral drives the shoulder into the back of One, but One is able to make it back to his feet. Once One in standing, Corral wrenches the arm, pulling down hard and twisting the wrist.
Daniel: And Corral, with a submission of his own..
Max: I’m surprised he was able to slip out of those headlocks!
One is in pain, and Corral continues to rolls the wrist. Suddenly, One hits the mat, rolls through, and reverses the pressure on Corral, locking in his own wrist lock. Corral tries to repeat the roll of One, but One catches him, throwing in a headlock and making the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr.. Arm up!
Daniel: But once again, The One is able to apply that headlock.
Max: This is getting crazy. Now I’m starting to think Corral is simply just giving it to him.
Daniel: Don’t count the One out like that. He’s got the big game experience to know how to get those submission holds locked in tight.
Corral struggles to get back to his feet. Corral pushes One into the ropes, who bounces off them. Corral hits the mat, as One runs over him. Corral leaps for a dropkick, but One grabs the ropes, stopping him from moving. Corral hits the mat, and One sends a sharp kick to the ribs for his efforts.
Daniel: And another hard kick by the One.
Max: Thanks for coming!
One presses against the ropes, getting leverage for an elbow drop. One makes the cover, hooking behind the head and leg.
One…
Two…
Thre… Kickout!
Daniel: One looked a bit aggressive out there with that pin.
Max: Please, like you can do a forceful pin. You just lay on top of the guy, big deal!
One helps Corral to his feet by the neck, chopping him into the corner. One grabs Corral by the back of the head, and drags him to the opposite corner, sending him face first into the turnbuckle. One makes short work, sending Corral around the world and hitting every turnbuckle. On the last one, Corral falls flat on the mat. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Three… Kickout!
Daniel: Another Kickout by Mike Corral!
Max: This kid won't go down easy, Danny.
One helps Corral back to his feet. Corral is staggering around the ring, and One pounces. One sends chop after chop to Corral, backing him into the ropes. Corral uses the turnbuckle for support, and One sends a sharp kick to the kidneys. One backs away, as Corral falls to the mat.
Daniel: You have to ask yourself how much Mike Corral has left in the tank.
Max: He’s lost a lot of brain cells, but most of them were gone before the match, so no big deal, right?
One grabs Corral by the feet, dragging him to the center of the mat. One lifts up Corral by the neck. One whips Corral into the ropes, but Corral reverses and sends One running. One hits the turnbuckle, and Corral comes charging. One sends Corral over the ropes, who lands on the outside apron. When One turns around, he is met with a quick jab by Corral. One shakes out the cobwebs, as Corral charges with a clothesline. One ducks, jumping to the outside apron as well. One hits a clothesline of his own, sending Corral to inside the ring.
Daniel: Corral almost got some momentum back, but One was right there to capitalize.
Max: But almost doesn’t cut it, anyway..
One takes a minute to catch his breath, then climbs up the turnbuckle. One leaps off the turnbuckle, when Corral catches him, arm over neck. Corral uses the momentum to hit a powerful DDT, sending both men to the mat.
Daniel: And a huge DDT by Mike Corral. This could be the turning point of the match!
Corral is the first to his feet, sending the struggling One to the ropes with a strong whip. One is met with a hard clothesline by Corral, who takes a second to get back up.
Max: You see the effects of the headlocks right there.
Daniel: Corral is a bit dazed, but certainly not out.
Corral is back on his feet, sending club after club to the back of One head. One stands up, with Corral powering over him. Corral sends One back to the mat with a snapmare of his own, and cranks the head of One for good measure.
Daniel: What a brutal twist of the neck by Mike Corral!
Max: Maybe next time One will think twice before going for the easy headlocks!
Corral steps back, then cranks the head of One again. One hits the mat, and Corral backs up.
Daniel: And another one.
Max: I’m pretty sure that’s one of those things that can kill you. I’ve seen it done. It was amazing.
Corral grabs One, picking him up and sending him into the ropes. One charges back, and is spun in a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker slam. Corral makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr… Kickout!
Daniel: A kick out by One, just before the count of three!
Max: Mike Corral has really turned this match around!
Daniel: That’s very true Max.
Max: I hope he doesn’t fuck it up.
Corral applies a chin lock, getting One back to his knees. One has an arm out, reaching for the ropes. Corral pinches a nerve, locking the hold in tighter. One uses his free arm to send an elbow to gut of Corral. One hits another, and another, until Corral breaks the hold.
Daniel: The submission by Corral was broken up early there..
Max: He should have done a headlock. That would have been revenge in so many different levels!
One charges at Corral, sliding behind to lock in a school boy roll up.
One…
Two…
Three…
Corral kicks out, wrapping his legs around the neck of One in a scissors lock. One starts gasping for air, as Corral locks the hold in tighter.
Daniel: That’s a blatant choke by Mike Corral! The referee needs to stop this!
Max: Actually no Daniel. He’s scissoring the head, which is legal. You can’t scissor the body, and you can’t figure-four the head.
Daniel: …
Max: What? Can’t I get one right every once in a while?
One is straining for breath, as Corral clips his feet in tight. One eventually is able to power up onto all fours, and starts crawling for the ropes. But the weight of Corral is too much, and One collapses back to the ground, inches from the ropes.
Daniel: It wasn’t enough for the One to make it to the ropes.
Max: He’s going to have to tap here, it’s the only way!
One makes a fist, using every bit of strength he has to power out. He makes it back to all fours, and lunges toward the ropes, grabbing them forcing the hold to be broken. Corral gets off, but not before an elbow to the back for good measure.
Daniel: What a cheap shot by Corral.
Max: He wants to win just as much as the next guy!
Corral gets back to his feet, and signals for the match to be over. One uses the ropes for support, backing up into Corral. Corral locks in the Triple X, but One fights out of it with elbows to the mid section. Corral releases the hold, and turns around straight into the God…
Like…
Drop…
One…
Two…
Three…
Mina: Here is your winner… The One!
Daniel: And the One picks up a hugely earned victory here -- I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, forgive me.. but I am getting word from the back that there is some sort of altercation going on..
Max: Altercation? I need a good altercation done, these pants just don't fit right anymore, I think I washed them in the wrong setting.
Daniel: Thats 'Alteration' you're thinking of for one, secondly the reason they dont fit anymore is because of a thing called fat, and last but not least I know for a fact you dont wash your own clothes so shut up.
Max: ....That hurt Daniel, really...it got me right here.
Max attempts to point at his heart but it appears as if he is pointing closer to his stomach than anything and Daniel just stares at him for a moment.
Daniel: Yeah well anyways i believe we have a camera in place so lets see what is going on...
The scene quickly cuts to the backstage area where the entire hallway is in a mess. The camera is shaky as the cameraman is chasing down two men who are brawling down the hallway, yelling at one another and crashing into objects.
Daniel: Hmm....hey wait, thats..
Max: Jason Silvers!
Daniel: ....It is Silver, and I think...yes that is Sky Ryder!
Silver and Ryder are throwing lefts and rights like crazy as some of the backstage staff are attempting to break up the fight but are too scared to actually get involved. Sky Ryder quickly runs forward in a football tackle position sending himself and Silver crashing through a table that was holding up snack foods. The table breaks in half as both men fall down but Silver is quick to recover as he rolls Ryder over and begins throwing punches until he quickly notices the snack foods. Silver stops then grins and grabs a sandwich that appears to have lettuce, cheese, and alot of mustard on it, he then takes the sandwich and shoves it against Ryder's face, getting at least half the sandwich in his mouth. Jason Silver slowly stands up and starts stumbling away as he moves his hair from his face.
Silver: Joke on that bit-
Before Silver can finish his sentence, he is hit from behind by Sky Ryder who is already back up and throwing forearms to Silver back. Silver stumbles and turns around only to get met with a kick to the face by Ryder which sends Silver stumbling back against a wall. Ryder looks around and spots a chair, folding it quickly and raising it up, Ryder swings fast but Silvers eyes widen and he manages to duck down but still gets caught across the shoulder and the chairs thud echoes across the hall. Silver falls to a knee then drops down and rolls to avoid a secondary swing from Ryder. Silver is crawling back as he holds his shoulder and finally security arrives, flooding in between both men as Sky Ryder keeps yelling at Silver who is wide eyed on the floor and favoring his shoulder as he looks to be in pain from the chair shot.
Sky Ryder: Come on Silver! What is wrong!? You can attack people from behind but you can't take a face to face attack? Is that it!?
Silver: I, I didn't do that, Im telling you...heh...it was the title my friend.
Ryder's eyes widen and he just looks even more pissed off as he begins throwing punches at security, trying to get to Silver although they quickly begin to subdue Ryder, grabbing his arms and holding him back as they quickly separate him from Silver and the scene cuts back to Max and Daniel:
Daniel: Finally he gets what he deserves!
Max: I can't believe Sky Ryder, that bastard!
Daniel: Huh, wait what!?
Max: How could he attack his best friend from behind like that?
Daniel: Are you fucking dense...wait don't answer that..
Max: Well I mean, Sky Ryder didn't like Silver doing that to Letty...so why would he do it to Silver?
Daniel: Umm gee I don't know..for PAYBACK!?
Max: Yeah but..isn't that kind of a contradiction to him hating it then? I mean if he hates it, what gives him to the right to do it if he is going to say it isn't ok?
Daniel: Its...well, It is just complicated Max, but Silver deserved it!
We come back from break to see Dan Murph, sitting on a fold-out steel chair with an angry look upon his face in front of a door with a plastic star on it, already in his wrestling trunks and grinding his teeth together.
Murph: Greatness. Once again, your television screen is being blessed by your world heavyweight champion. And you know what? To be honest, I'm not too happy about it. This isn't the way to treat such greatness as myself. This isn't the way to treat the only performer in this locker room who has stuck with you. Through thick and thin. This -- this locker room behind me? This is where they're holding The Laughing Joke. He left for his match five minutes ago. Have you seen the shit they're giving him? They're giving him his every goddamned demand. He's not even a real champion! The only thing he did was beat a has-been, who I'd already worn out for him no less.
Murph gets to his feet, lifting the fold-up steel chair and caving a mighty blow against the (locked) door, forcing the small, plastic golden star to fall off, along with leaving a large chip in the wooden door.
Murph: Well.. The Laughing Joke isn't going to have to worry about getting... preferential treatment, for too much longer. Why? Because after Chris Cage wipes the ring with him, I'm going to go out there, and face Jeremiah Ranks. And, Joke, it doesn't matter what you throw into my face, how many death threats I get in the mail from people you've hired. Because you're not going to throw me off. I'm going to show you exactly what I'm capable of. And let me tell you right now..
I won't just outwrestle you. I won't just outfight you. I will end you.
The Killing Joke Vs. Chris Cage
Max: Well this one should be quite a contest here, we've got a battle of champions up next.
Daniel: Yes indeed, one half of the tag team champions and the WPW Champion. Should be a hell of a match.
Max: Well let's get to the introductions then.
Mina: The following match is scheduled for one fall, first coming down the aisle. Accompanied to the ring by his Sudden Impact tag team partner, Mike Adams, he is one half of the WPW World Tag Team Championships, this is Chris Cage!
Cage and Adams come out onto the stage. Cage hands Mike his tag strap as he rushes down to the ring and slides in. Adams is walking slowly behind him holding both title belts on his shoulders.
Max: Nice to see some solidarity from the tag champions tonight.
Daniel: Well, we're going to be talking to Mr. Adams about that whole situation.
Max: He's going to be sitting next to us? Damn it.
Adams is relaxing against the turnbuckle as Cage looks ready to go.
Mina: And his opponent, he is from Chuckletown, New Mexico, and he still claims the electoral ballots from the isle of Guam, this is the WPW Heavyweight Champion, The Killing Joke!
KJ steps out onto the ramp as Black Sabbath blasts through the arena. He holds the gold proudly on his shoulder as he confidently walks down the ramp. KJ steps into the ring as KJ almost looks past Cage to give Adams the eye. Kj motions to his title, as Adams chuckles a bit and rolls his eyes as he hops out of the ring holding both tag titles.
Daniel: Interesting exchange there between Adams and KJ.
Max: Well those two veterans have pretty much seen eveything from each other and I think they were merely acknowledging the mutual respect they have.
Daniel: Do you believe that?
Max: No, it was just written here.
The ref hands off the WPW Title to the timekeeper as Adams joing Max and Daniel at the commentary booth. The bell sounds and KJ immediately runs in and nails a big knee strike on Cage doubling him over a bit, as KJ works on the back.
Max: Well Mike, good to have you here tonight.
Adams: Good to be here Maxamillion.
Daniel: So what's the plan tonight Mike? Let KJ think he has the upper hand, then run-in distract the ref, and boom Cage gets the win?
Adams: Danny, you cut me to the quick sir. As the player-coach of the Innovators of Wrestling, I'm simply here to give Cage some moral support at ringside and because I mark for the sound of my own voice.
Max: How do you expect us to believe that?
Adams: You'll believe it when I don't leave this chair until the match is over.
KJ is clubbing the back of Cage dropping the tag champ to all fours. KJ then tries to lock in a camel clutch, but Cage quickly sneaks out of the ring.
Daniel: Not a good start for Chris tonight.
Adams: Beleive me Chris has fought Killing Joke enough times to know how the man operates. I mean these two men were The Judge's Court many moons ago.
Max: But still, you've got to feel pretty confident about this match tonight right?
Adams: Quite the contrary. If Cage gets a win tonight, I'd call it a huge upset.
Cage takes a bit of a breather on the outside as he tries to get back in KJ approaches the ropes. Cage is screaming for the ref to step in. KJ is pushed back by the ref as Cage steps up onto the apron. Cage immediately springboards off the top rope and as soon as the ref moves out of the way Cage lands a spinning wheel kick to the champion. Cage then starts to stomp away on KJ working over the shoulder of the champion. Cage then drops to a knee and slaps on a high armbar.
Adams: See what Cage is doing right now is very smart. He's working over the shoulder of Killing Joke to make it harder for the Whoopie Cushion or the Ass Wipe, what ever he calls it now.
Daniel: Is it possible Cage is also trying to soften KJ up for the big unification match at When Worlds Collide?
Adams: Well, I see why you may think that Dan. But knowing KJ as well as we do, we know that he is a pretty quick healer. There'd have to be some considerable damage to soften him up.
Max: So, that's the plan then?
Adams: Why is it always a plan with you? As a matter of fact, Dan told us he wants KJ as healthy as we can possibly allow for the match at WWC. Dan knows it will be his biggest test to date, and he doesn't want any excuses when KJ goes down in defeat.
Cage nails a few clubbing blows to the shoulderblade of KJ while wrenching in the armbar. However, KJ is starting to attempt to get ot his feet, but Cage wrings the arm another time and drives it down to the mat at the same time. Cage then digs a knee into the shoulderblade of KJ and pulls up on the arm.
Max: Some impressive submission techniques here by Cage to work on the arm. I assume this is your doing Mike?
Adams: Oh absolutely. If there's one thing I've told Chris it's that he needs to work on his ground game a lot. All the great champions had great ground game: Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, Canadian Wrestler X, JMC, the list goes on and on.
Daniel: Plus sticking to a ground game requires less energy from Chris so he can last a bit longer and avoid injury if need be.
Adams: Now you're thinking like an Innovator Daniel, well done. Chris and I know that although this victory would be very nice, we have titles to defend at the pay-per-view.
Max: On the subject of the tag titles...hold on folks!
Cage suddenly slaps on a crossface on KJ. Cage seems to be pulling as hard as he can to try and separate the shoulder of KJ, but KJ was too close to the ropes and the ref is forcing Chris to break the hold. Cage releases the hold and backs away a tiny bit.
Daniel: So yeah, Mike about those titles...
Adams: Cage, get back on him! Don't let him up!
Cage goes back in for the kill seemingly and pulls KJ up to his feet, but KJ steps on the foot of Cage as Cage pulls him up. As Cage bends down for the pain in his foot, KJ reaches upwards quickly with two fingers and jams them up the nose of Cage. Cage is frantically waving as KJ delivers a knee to the gut and tosses Cage over the top rope by his nose. Cage crumples to a heap on the floor as he hits hard as KJ backs away trying to stretch his shoulder back out, but not before wiping his fingers on the referee's shirt.
Adams: Okay, so about the tag titles. Corral and X-Ray are really quite talented guys, but you are talking about one of the most dominant tag teams in PCW history in myself and Chris.
Max: That's not what we wanted to ask about...
Adams: Okay then shoot.
Daniel: Why did you take Ranks' half of the belts from him?
KJ has appeared to worked out the kinks as Cage gets back in the ring and the two lock up. KJ Irish whips Cage into the turnbuckle. KJ runs in torwards Cage for a clothesline but Cage grabs the arm of KJ coming in and leaps over the top rope snapping the arm of Cage across the top rope. KJ pulls away in pain, but it appears Cage may have tweaked his knee a bit on that landing as he has a slight limp. Cage gets back into the ring and runs torwards KJ. KJ sidesteps him and hits a drop toehold, then KJ floats over with a headlock using his other arm.
Adams: Well it quite simple really, Ranks couldn't beat me.
Daniel: But why even have the match?
Adams: You guys don't watch the program do you? Ranks, in my eyes, is not trustworthy of having this tag team championship. Being an Innovator of Wrestling is all about being the best, and until he can prove that, I'm going to be holding onto it for now.
Max: But Mike, Ranks is convincing you of this being the plan all along, is that the case?
Adams: Certainly not, I'm getting a bit older and I wanted to keep my in ring action to a minimum, but Ranks' lack of dedication has forced my hand. If he wants this title back, he can have it...if he takes it from me.
Daniel: But what if he doesn't?
Adams: Then I guess he's not an Innovator is he?
Cage fights up to his feet and shoots KJ off into the ropes. Cage leapfrogs over KJ, but KJ immediately stops running and turns around quickly enough to catch Cage in an inverted atomic drop using Cage's own momentum. KJ then grabs Cage quicklyy and drops him down with a side Russian leg sweep. KJ goes for a quick cover but Cage kicks out at one and a half.
Daniel: So you're just going to keep the tag title then? Keep Sudden Impact around permanently?
Adams: The Innovators are always on the lookout for new talent. If we see someone that we think may have what it takes, I may put this half of the tag straps on the line.
Max: Assuming that is, you keep the belts, after When Worlds Collide.
Adams: Hah, please.
KJ and Cage both gets up and both go for clotheslines on each other. Both clotheslines hit and send both men down to the mat.
Max: Okay, so what do you think about the Unification match?
Daniel: Who would you say is the underdog?
Adams: Well one question at a time boys. Daniel, with regards to your question, I don't think you can really declare a true underdog or favorite. I mean big match situations have always been somewhat of a hinderance for both men throughout their careers.
I do, however, find it quite amusing that it's two former PCW Superstars fighting over the Undisputed WPW Championship, when it was just a year ago that PCW was forced to close its doors.
The ironing is delicious.
KJ pulls himself up slowly with the help of the ropes in the corner. Cage gets up on the other side of the ring. Cage charges at a wounded KJ, but KJ steps forward a bit and gives Cage a huge back body drop that everyone gasps at. Cage flips in the air and instead of flying to the outside instead falls into the turnbuckle, his head bouncing off the bottom turnbukcle before hitting the mat and his legs dangling over the top rope.
Adams: Jesus Christ! Chris!
Daniel: Oh man, that was a scary sight there for a second.
Max: Looks like you almost had to find yourself a new tag partner there Mike.
Adams: Jeez, I hope he's okay.
The ref immediately slides down to check on Cage. Cage looks a little rattled but luckily he seems to be fine...until he realizes he is caught in the Tree of Woe. KJ gets a sick smirk on his face once he sees that Cage is okay. KJ bends down and quickly unties and removes his boot and sock underneath. KJ then walks towards Cage who has his mouth shut very tightly as he is desperately trying to get out of the predicament he's in. KJ stands infront of Cage and then start to deliver some heavy blows to Cage's stomach, the crowd starts counting along but even after the standard 10, the crowd and the ref allow his to go to 17.
Adams: Damn it! KJ is on a roll now, it's going to be something drastic for Chris to stop this momentum.
Daniel: Why hasn't the ref tried to help Cage out of the Tree of Woe thus far?
Cage is crying out in pain until he just relaizes what he's done. KJ jams the foot into the mouth of Chris Cage as the fans scream with delight. Until KJ suddenly gets an utter look of pain on his face as it's quite clear, Chris is actually biting down on the foot of KJ. KJ tries to pull away, but Cage has his teeth firmly sunk into the rancid foot of KJ, as this was probably the last thing he expected.
Max: I have to say it, what a brilliant but disgusting counter from Chris Cage!
Adams: I'm even really impressed by that, he's showing KJ that Chris is not a guy to be prancing around with.
Daniel: I'm just impressed by the jaw strength of Cage.
Adams: You've seen Shawnshank Redemption haven't you?
KJ is finally able to pull his foot away from Cage as Cage sits up in the turnbuckle and spits out a bit as he unhooks his feet from the top rope. Cage is sitting on the top rope and then slips back into the ring. Cage then goes back up to KJ and stomps on his bare foot, and then quickly superkicks him right in the face. Chris goes for the cover, but KJ barely kicks out at two.
Daniel: I have to say it, but Cage has really turned this around.
Adams: Let it never be said that Chris doesn't know how to use his mouth when it counts.
Cage pulls KJ back up to his feet and nails a few vicious kicks to send KJ back into the corner. Cage sits KJ up on the top turnbuckle and slaps him in the face. Cage then climbs up to the top tunrbuckle and prepares himself for a hurricanrana. Cage screams out "Innovators!" while measuring KJ.
Max: Perhaps a bit too much showboating here against the World Champion.
Adams: I completely agree.
Right when Cage is set to hit the move KJ headbutts him in the stomach and follows it up with rights and lefts to the kidneys. This distracts Cage long enough for KJ to hook the arms and leap off the middle rope with a modified sit-out powerbomb. KJ then quickly gets his feet to pin the shoulders of Cage as the ref slides in for the count. 1............2...............3!!!!!!!!!! The bell sounds.
Mina: Here is your winner, the WPW World Heavyweight Champion, The Killing Joke!
Adams: Damn it.
Daniel: What a move from the veteran champion.
Max: Cage put up a hell of a fight there though, he took the champ to his very limit. Honestly I don't know if KJ would have been able to hit the Ass Wipe any other way, with the condition of his arm right now.
Adams: Hey you know, that's why he's the champ. But rest assured, Dan will not make any similar mistakes at When Worlds Collide. Nowe i'm going to console Cage.
Adams leaves the table and hops into the ring as KJ gets his hand raised by the ref. Adams gives a quick nod to KJ as KJ exits the ring, title belt in hand.
Turmoil!
November 14th, 2008
Universal Studios
Orlando, FL
Daniel: Welcome, everyone, to Friday Night Turmoil!
Max: Why are we doing it Friday, anyway?
Daniel: Actually, to answer that, we've got Ethan Frost down here at commentary. So. Ethan?
Ethan: Thanks for inviting me, Mr. Justice!
Daniel: You're the General Manager, Ethan. You invited yourself.
Ethan: I like french fries too, yeah. So anyway. Like I said at the board of directors meeting, I think we can do Turmoil on Friday, every night! It's the only night of the week where we don't have a competitor's show on! I think we could do this every Friday from now on, don't you think, Danny?
Daniel: Um.. Ethan, maybe you should look at my broadcast partner's monitor-- well, actually, it's just a portable TV he tends to bring most nights for when they're doing late night horse racing..
Jim Ross: Welcome, to Friday Night Smackdown!
Ethan: I, uh.. um.. The capital of France.. no.. uh.. Brock Goodman, you're.. no.. Shit!
Ethan Frost suddenly rockets out of commentary, a mess of tiny white pieces of paper coming flying out from his watch hand as he retreats backstage.
Daniel: Well, I'm guessing this'll be our only Friday Night Turmoil, so.. let's get started, everybody!
Max: Has Ethan always been that dumb?
Daniel: Probably, but.. he's got one heck of a mind for making matches, I'll admit. Our main event tonight? We've got a triple threat. Sal Karver, Brock Goodman and The Stallion.. but here's the twist. The loser doesn't go on to When Worlds Collide in a singles match to determine our next WPW Title #1 Contender!
Max: That's gonna be fun, yeah. But you've also gotta think about that big ladder match. Dan Murph v Jeremiah Ranks.. and there's a ladder in it! We stol-- er, 'borrowed' something from another federation who happens to do things here at the Universal Studios.. So there's a briefcase hanging up there!
Daniel: WPW Tag Team Title shot on the line!
Max: Well, you might say that. I might actually say that Jeremiah Ranks' career is on the line.. but hey. Anyhow. There's also some match between the Killing Joke and Chris Cage.. Thank god that isn't a foregone conclusion.
Daniel: To be fair, Chris Cage is actually a former Florida State Champion. This could be a sleeper matchup, Max.
Max: But what are we starting with? I spilt my slurpee on the bottom of the programme.
The One Vs. Mike Corral
Daniel: For our opener? We have Mike Corral going one on one with The One!
Max: In a pun that is always a delight to say.
“Art and Life (Go 2 Sleep remix) hits the speakers, and Mike Corral steps from the back. Corral raises his arms up to the crowd, getting them all riled up.
Mina: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first: Weighing in at 107 kg… “The Highlite” Mike Corral!
Daniel: Mike Corral, on the way to the ring to meet one of his true heroes in this business.
Max: But it is definitely one sided Dan, this kid idolizes the One. No idea why, but whatever.
Just how deep do you believe?
Will you bite the hand that feeds?
The lights shit off, and the One appears, pointing up at the heavens, as he makes his way down to the ring.
Mina: And introducing his opponent: Weighing in at 245 pounds… The One!
Daniel: The One on the way out here, with a little bit of controversy behind the scenes.
Max: If I’m not mistaken, he doesn’t like being seen as a hero. Once again, I ask to whom, but whatever..
Daniel: I was actually referring to some of the backstage incidents as of late, and I’m pretty sure we might see One take out his anger on Mike Corral!
The two men stare each other down. As the bell rings, Corral charges at One, forcing him into the ropes as he connects with powerful rights and lefts. Corral backs One into the corner, eventually kicking him in the midsection until the referee breaks them up.
Max: So much for that whole taking out his anger thing. Man, you’re dumb Dan.
Corral whips One into the ropes, waiting with a spinning heel kick when he bounces back. Corral coaches him to get up, helping him by grabbing him by the head. Corral pushes One into the corner, connecting with a vicious knife edge chop.
Daniel: Corral is on fire so far in this match, looking like he has a point to prove.
Max: What is the deal with all these people and these random points they have to prove? Can’t they just sit back, and enjoy the system? For once?
Corral continues the attack, throwing elbows and fists. Corral whips One off the ropes, dropping to the mat with a monkey flip. Corral sends a quick kick to the gut, as One rolls to his stomach.
Max: The One is getting manhandled out there. Looks like the kid knows a thing or two after all.
Corral continues the offense, landing a club to the back. One fires back, getting on his knees and connecting with a punch to the stomach. Corral answers with a knee to the side. One makes it all the way up to his feet, sending a forearm to the side of Corral head. The two men begin trading chops, with One backed against the ropes. Corral whips One off the ropes, but One counters, sending Corral toward the opposite side. Corral jumps off the ropes, but One rolls out of the crossfire.
Daniel: And this is where the big game experience comes into play. One was able to telegraph that move coming.
Max: That, and Mike Corral called it a mile away.
Corral lands on his feet, but is instantly met with a chop by One. One is now on the offense, chopping Corral into the corner. One whips Corral, and Corral reverses. As One comes off the ropes, he grabs hold of the arm of Corral, dropping him with an armdrag.
Daniel: Beautiful armdrag there by the One!
Corral is quick to his feet, and charges straight into the arms of One. One lifts him off the ground, and connects with a backbreaker across his knee. One backs up, allowing Corral to return to his feet. One bounces off the ropes as Corral stands, knocking him back down with a flying elbow. Corral rolls out of the ring to take a breath.
Max: Hey kid, we don’t do time outs here..
One runs toward the opposite ropes, charging to make a dive to the outside. Corral is already back on the apron, sending a shoulder to the ribs of the oncoming One. Corral hops over the ropes, charging at One. One jumps over Corral, who bounces off the ropes. One hits the mat, as Corral runs over him. Corral stops his momentum, hitting a quick jab as One returns to his feet.
Daniel: Mike Corral was able to stop in mid step to make that hit!
Max: He’s the worst long distance runner I've ever seen.
Corral continues the jabs, backing One into the corner. Corral whips One off the ropes, looking for a clothesline. Corral misses as One ducks underneath. When Corral turns around, One jumps in the air, connecting with a standing dropkick. Corral rolls out of the ring a second time. Style vaults himself over the ropes, but Corral dives out of the way. One lands on his feet on the outside apron, when Corral tries to trip him up. One kicks, sending Corral back against the security wall.
Daniel: A hard kick there by the former WPW champion.
One hops off the apron, sending a thunderous right hand across the skull of Corral. One gets in another shot, when the referee gets in between the two men, telling One to back off. One backs away, as Corral gets to his feet. The referee is checking on Corral, when he suddenly jumps out of the way. Corral looks up, and One comes crashing down, jumping off the steel ring steps. Both men are down, as the fans start going wild.
Daniel: Did you see the One fly through the air like that?
Max: Not all dives have to be pretty. And that one was a perfect example.
One is the first to his feet, giving motivation to Corral in the form of chops against the chest. One rolls Corral into the ring, and then follows him in. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
T… Kickout!
One instantly jumps over, wrapping his arms in a sitting headlock. Corral’ shoulders are on the mat, so the referee counts.
One…
Two…
T… Arm up!
One locks in the hold, as Corral slowly makes it back to his feet. One still holds onto the headlock, trying to force Corral back down to the mat. One is able to get Corral down to one knee, but Corral powers through. Corral pushes One into the ropes, trying to whip him off. One bounces off, but still holds onto the headlock.
Daniel: The veteran One, keeping that headlock in tight as it can be!
Corral powers through again, getting back up to his feet. One hangs on, but Corral lifts One up into the air. Corral slams One down, but One rolls through with a snapmare, getting another headlock pin.
One…
Two…
T… Arm up!
Corral is unable to escape, giving everything he can to make it to his feet again. Corral delivers several clubs to the back of One, loosening the grip. Corral once again lifts One, but One slips out, hitting a second snapmare headlock for a cover.
One…
Two…
Thr... Arm up!
Daniel: Corral able to get the shoulder up. But keep an eye on the One. He still has that headlock firmly attached.
Max: This really isn’t fair to a guy like Corral!
Daniel: What do you mean?
Max: He should have countered the headlock by now. He’s been using it forever.
Corral is quicker to his feet this time, but One continues to crank the arm of Corral. Corral gets to the ropes, pushing One off. This time, One bounces off the ropes. But Corral staggers, and One sends a hard shoulder into the chest of Corral. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr… Kickout!
Immediately, One grabs holds of the headlock. But Corral is waiting for it, rolling One up into a pin of his own.
One…
One rolls back, once again applying pressure. Corral struggles, then rolls him up again.
One…
One powers out, but Corral slips behind, locking in a chicken wing arm bar. Corral drives the shoulder into the back of One, but One is able to make it back to his feet. Once One in standing, Corral wrenches the arm, pulling down hard and twisting the wrist.
Daniel: And Corral, with a submission of his own..
Max: I’m surprised he was able to slip out of those headlocks!
One is in pain, and Corral continues to rolls the wrist. Suddenly, One hits the mat, rolls through, and reverses the pressure on Corral, locking in his own wrist lock. Corral tries to repeat the roll of One, but One catches him, throwing in a headlock and making the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr.. Arm up!
Daniel: But once again, The One is able to apply that headlock.
Max: This is getting crazy. Now I’m starting to think Corral is simply just giving it to him.
Daniel: Don’t count the One out like that. He’s got the big game experience to know how to get those submission holds locked in tight.
Corral struggles to get back to his feet. Corral pushes One into the ropes, who bounces off them. Corral hits the mat, as One runs over him. Corral leaps for a dropkick, but One grabs the ropes, stopping him from moving. Corral hits the mat, and One sends a sharp kick to the ribs for his efforts.
Daniel: And another hard kick by the One.
Max: Thanks for coming!
One presses against the ropes, getting leverage for an elbow drop. One makes the cover, hooking behind the head and leg.
One…
Two…
Thre… Kickout!
Daniel: One looked a bit aggressive out there with that pin.
Max: Please, like you can do a forceful pin. You just lay on top of the guy, big deal!
One helps Corral to his feet by the neck, chopping him into the corner. One grabs Corral by the back of the head, and drags him to the opposite corner, sending him face first into the turnbuckle. One makes short work, sending Corral around the world and hitting every turnbuckle. On the last one, Corral falls flat on the mat. One makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Three… Kickout!
Daniel: Another Kickout by Mike Corral!
Max: This kid won't go down easy, Danny.
One helps Corral back to his feet. Corral is staggering around the ring, and One pounces. One sends chop after chop to Corral, backing him into the ropes. Corral uses the turnbuckle for support, and One sends a sharp kick to the kidneys. One backs away, as Corral falls to the mat.
Daniel: You have to ask yourself how much Mike Corral has left in the tank.
Max: He’s lost a lot of brain cells, but most of them were gone before the match, so no big deal, right?
One grabs Corral by the feet, dragging him to the center of the mat. One lifts up Corral by the neck. One whips Corral into the ropes, but Corral reverses and sends One running. One hits the turnbuckle, and Corral comes charging. One sends Corral over the ropes, who lands on the outside apron. When One turns around, he is met with a quick jab by Corral. One shakes out the cobwebs, as Corral charges with a clothesline. One ducks, jumping to the outside apron as well. One hits a clothesline of his own, sending Corral to inside the ring.
Daniel: Corral almost got some momentum back, but One was right there to capitalize.
Max: But almost doesn’t cut it, anyway..
One takes a minute to catch his breath, then climbs up the turnbuckle. One leaps off the turnbuckle, when Corral catches him, arm over neck. Corral uses the momentum to hit a powerful DDT, sending both men to the mat.
Daniel: And a huge DDT by Mike Corral. This could be the turning point of the match!
Corral is the first to his feet, sending the struggling One to the ropes with a strong whip. One is met with a hard clothesline by Corral, who takes a second to get back up.
Max: You see the effects of the headlocks right there.
Daniel: Corral is a bit dazed, but certainly not out.
Corral is back on his feet, sending club after club to the back of One head. One stands up, with Corral powering over him. Corral sends One back to the mat with a snapmare of his own, and cranks the head of One for good measure.
Daniel: What a brutal twist of the neck by Mike Corral!
Max: Maybe next time One will think twice before going for the easy headlocks!
Corral steps back, then cranks the head of One again. One hits the mat, and Corral backs up.
Daniel: And another one.
Max: I’m pretty sure that’s one of those things that can kill you. I’ve seen it done. It was amazing.
Corral grabs One, picking him up and sending him into the ropes. One charges back, and is spun in a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker slam. Corral makes the cover.
One…
Two…
Thr… Kickout!
Daniel: A kick out by One, just before the count of three!
Max: Mike Corral has really turned this match around!
Daniel: That’s very true Max.
Max: I hope he doesn’t fuck it up.
Corral applies a chin lock, getting One back to his knees. One has an arm out, reaching for the ropes. Corral pinches a nerve, locking the hold in tighter. One uses his free arm to send an elbow to gut of Corral. One hits another, and another, until Corral breaks the hold.
Daniel: The submission by Corral was broken up early there..
Max: He should have done a headlock. That would have been revenge in so many different levels!
One charges at Corral, sliding behind to lock in a school boy roll up.
One…
Two…
Three…
Corral kicks out, wrapping his legs around the neck of One in a scissors lock. One starts gasping for air, as Corral locks the hold in tighter.
Daniel: That’s a blatant choke by Mike Corral! The referee needs to stop this!
Max: Actually no Daniel. He’s scissoring the head, which is legal. You can’t scissor the body, and you can’t figure-four the head.
Daniel: …
Max: What? Can’t I get one right every once in a while?
One is straining for breath, as Corral clips his feet in tight. One eventually is able to power up onto all fours, and starts crawling for the ropes. But the weight of Corral is too much, and One collapses back to the ground, inches from the ropes.
Daniel: It wasn’t enough for the One to make it to the ropes.
Max: He’s going to have to tap here, it’s the only way!
One makes a fist, using every bit of strength he has to power out. He makes it back to all fours, and lunges toward the ropes, grabbing them forcing the hold to be broken. Corral gets off, but not before an elbow to the back for good measure.
Daniel: What a cheap shot by Corral.
Max: He wants to win just as much as the next guy!
Corral gets back to his feet, and signals for the match to be over. One uses the ropes for support, backing up into Corral. Corral locks in the Triple X, but One fights out of it with elbows to the mid section. Corral releases the hold, and turns around straight into the God…
Like…
Drop…
One…
Two…
Three…
Mina: Here is your winner… The One!
Daniel: And the One picks up a hugely earned victory here -- I'm sorry, ladies and gentlemen, forgive me.. but I am getting word from the back that there is some sort of altercation going on..
Max: Altercation? I need a good altercation done, these pants just don't fit right anymore, I think I washed them in the wrong setting.
Daniel: Thats 'Alteration' you're thinking of for one, secondly the reason they dont fit anymore is because of a thing called fat, and last but not least I know for a fact you dont wash your own clothes so shut up.
Max: ....That hurt Daniel, really...it got me right here.
Max attempts to point at his heart but it appears as if he is pointing closer to his stomach than anything and Daniel just stares at him for a moment.
Daniel: Yeah well anyways i believe we have a camera in place so lets see what is going on...
The scene quickly cuts to the backstage area where the entire hallway is in a mess. The camera is shaky as the cameraman is chasing down two men who are brawling down the hallway, yelling at one another and crashing into objects.
Daniel: Hmm....hey wait, thats..
Max: Jason Silvers!
Daniel: ....It is Silver, and I think...yes that is Sky Ryder!
Silver and Ryder are throwing lefts and rights like crazy as some of the backstage staff are attempting to break up the fight but are too scared to actually get involved. Sky Ryder quickly runs forward in a football tackle position sending himself and Silver crashing through a table that was holding up snack foods. The table breaks in half as both men fall down but Silver is quick to recover as he rolls Ryder over and begins throwing punches until he quickly notices the snack foods. Silver stops then grins and grabs a sandwich that appears to have lettuce, cheese, and alot of mustard on it, he then takes the sandwich and shoves it against Ryder's face, getting at least half the sandwich in his mouth. Jason Silver slowly stands up and starts stumbling away as he moves his hair from his face.
Silver: Joke on that bit-
Before Silver can finish his sentence, he is hit from behind by Sky Ryder who is already back up and throwing forearms to Silver back. Silver stumbles and turns around only to get met with a kick to the face by Ryder which sends Silver stumbling back against a wall. Ryder looks around and spots a chair, folding it quickly and raising it up, Ryder swings fast but Silvers eyes widen and he manages to duck down but still gets caught across the shoulder and the chairs thud echoes across the hall. Silver falls to a knee then drops down and rolls to avoid a secondary swing from Ryder. Silver is crawling back as he holds his shoulder and finally security arrives, flooding in between both men as Sky Ryder keeps yelling at Silver who is wide eyed on the floor and favoring his shoulder as he looks to be in pain from the chair shot.
Sky Ryder: Come on Silver! What is wrong!? You can attack people from behind but you can't take a face to face attack? Is that it!?
Silver: I, I didn't do that, Im telling you...heh...it was the title my friend.
Ryder's eyes widen and he just looks even more pissed off as he begins throwing punches at security, trying to get to Silver although they quickly begin to subdue Ryder, grabbing his arms and holding him back as they quickly separate him from Silver and the scene cuts back to Max and Daniel:
Daniel: Finally he gets what he deserves!
Max: I can't believe Sky Ryder, that bastard!
Daniel: Huh, wait what!?
Max: How could he attack his best friend from behind like that?
Daniel: Are you fucking dense...wait don't answer that..
Max: Well I mean, Sky Ryder didn't like Silver doing that to Letty...so why would he do it to Silver?
Daniel: Umm gee I don't know..for PAYBACK!?
Max: Yeah but..isn't that kind of a contradiction to him hating it then? I mean if he hates it, what gives him to the right to do it if he is going to say it isn't ok?
Daniel: Its...well, It is just complicated Max, but Silver deserved it!
We come back from break to see Dan Murph, sitting on a fold-out steel chair with an angry look upon his face in front of a door with a plastic star on it, already in his wrestling trunks and grinding his teeth together.
Murph: Greatness. Once again, your television screen is being blessed by your world heavyweight champion. And you know what? To be honest, I'm not too happy about it. This isn't the way to treat such greatness as myself. This isn't the way to treat the only performer in this locker room who has stuck with you. Through thick and thin. This -- this locker room behind me? This is where they're holding The Laughing Joke. He left for his match five minutes ago. Have you seen the shit they're giving him? They're giving him his every goddamned demand. He's not even a real champion! The only thing he did was beat a has-been, who I'd already worn out for him no less.
Murph gets to his feet, lifting the fold-up steel chair and caving a mighty blow against the (locked) door, forcing the small, plastic golden star to fall off, along with leaving a large chip in the wooden door.
Murph: Well.. The Laughing Joke isn't going to have to worry about getting... preferential treatment, for too much longer. Why? Because after Chris Cage wipes the ring with him, I'm going to go out there, and face Jeremiah Ranks. And, Joke, it doesn't matter what you throw into my face, how many death threats I get in the mail from people you've hired. Because you're not going to throw me off. I'm going to show you exactly what I'm capable of. And let me tell you right now..
I won't just outwrestle you. I won't just outfight you. I will end you.
The Killing Joke Vs. Chris Cage
Max: Well this one should be quite a contest here, we've got a battle of champions up next.
Daniel: Yes indeed, one half of the tag team champions and the WPW Champion. Should be a hell of a match.
Max: Well let's get to the introductions then.
Mina: The following match is scheduled for one fall, first coming down the aisle. Accompanied to the ring by his Sudden Impact tag team partner, Mike Adams, he is one half of the WPW World Tag Team Championships, this is Chris Cage!
Cage and Adams come out onto the stage. Cage hands Mike his tag strap as he rushes down to the ring and slides in. Adams is walking slowly behind him holding both title belts on his shoulders.
Max: Nice to see some solidarity from the tag champions tonight.
Daniel: Well, we're going to be talking to Mr. Adams about that whole situation.
Max: He's going to be sitting next to us? Damn it.
Adams is relaxing against the turnbuckle as Cage looks ready to go.
Mina: And his opponent, he is from Chuckletown, New Mexico, and he still claims the electoral ballots from the isle of Guam, this is the WPW Heavyweight Champion, The Killing Joke!
KJ steps out onto the ramp as Black Sabbath blasts through the arena. He holds the gold proudly on his shoulder as he confidently walks down the ramp. KJ steps into the ring as KJ almost looks past Cage to give Adams the eye. Kj motions to his title, as Adams chuckles a bit and rolls his eyes as he hops out of the ring holding both tag titles.
Daniel: Interesting exchange there between Adams and KJ.
Max: Well those two veterans have pretty much seen eveything from each other and I think they were merely acknowledging the mutual respect they have.
Daniel: Do you believe that?
Max: No, it was just written here.
The ref hands off the WPW Title to the timekeeper as Adams joing Max and Daniel at the commentary booth. The bell sounds and KJ immediately runs in and nails a big knee strike on Cage doubling him over a bit, as KJ works on the back.
Max: Well Mike, good to have you here tonight.
Adams: Good to be here Maxamillion.
Daniel: So what's the plan tonight Mike? Let KJ think he has the upper hand, then run-in distract the ref, and boom Cage gets the win?
Adams: Danny, you cut me to the quick sir. As the player-coach of the Innovators of Wrestling, I'm simply here to give Cage some moral support at ringside and because I mark for the sound of my own voice.
Max: How do you expect us to believe that?
Adams: You'll believe it when I don't leave this chair until the match is over.
KJ is clubbing the back of Cage dropping the tag champ to all fours. KJ then tries to lock in a camel clutch, but Cage quickly sneaks out of the ring.
Daniel: Not a good start for Chris tonight.
Adams: Beleive me Chris has fought Killing Joke enough times to know how the man operates. I mean these two men were The Judge's Court many moons ago.
Max: But still, you've got to feel pretty confident about this match tonight right?
Adams: Quite the contrary. If Cage gets a win tonight, I'd call it a huge upset.
Cage takes a bit of a breather on the outside as he tries to get back in KJ approaches the ropes. Cage is screaming for the ref to step in. KJ is pushed back by the ref as Cage steps up onto the apron. Cage immediately springboards off the top rope and as soon as the ref moves out of the way Cage lands a spinning wheel kick to the champion. Cage then starts to stomp away on KJ working over the shoulder of the champion. Cage then drops to a knee and slaps on a high armbar.
Adams: See what Cage is doing right now is very smart. He's working over the shoulder of Killing Joke to make it harder for the Whoopie Cushion or the Ass Wipe, what ever he calls it now.
Daniel: Is it possible Cage is also trying to soften KJ up for the big unification match at When Worlds Collide?
Adams: Well, I see why you may think that Dan. But knowing KJ as well as we do, we know that he is a pretty quick healer. There'd have to be some considerable damage to soften him up.
Max: So, that's the plan then?
Adams: Why is it always a plan with you? As a matter of fact, Dan told us he wants KJ as healthy as we can possibly allow for the match at WWC. Dan knows it will be his biggest test to date, and he doesn't want any excuses when KJ goes down in defeat.
Cage nails a few clubbing blows to the shoulderblade of KJ while wrenching in the armbar. However, KJ is starting to attempt to get ot his feet, but Cage wrings the arm another time and drives it down to the mat at the same time. Cage then digs a knee into the shoulderblade of KJ and pulls up on the arm.
Max: Some impressive submission techniques here by Cage to work on the arm. I assume this is your doing Mike?
Adams: Oh absolutely. If there's one thing I've told Chris it's that he needs to work on his ground game a lot. All the great champions had great ground game: Bret Hart, Kurt Angle, Canadian Wrestler X, JMC, the list goes on and on.
Daniel: Plus sticking to a ground game requires less energy from Chris so he can last a bit longer and avoid injury if need be.
Adams: Now you're thinking like an Innovator Daniel, well done. Chris and I know that although this victory would be very nice, we have titles to defend at the pay-per-view.
Max: On the subject of the tag titles...hold on folks!
Cage suddenly slaps on a crossface on KJ. Cage seems to be pulling as hard as he can to try and separate the shoulder of KJ, but KJ was too close to the ropes and the ref is forcing Chris to break the hold. Cage releases the hold and backs away a tiny bit.
Daniel: So yeah, Mike about those titles...
Adams: Cage, get back on him! Don't let him up!
Cage goes back in for the kill seemingly and pulls KJ up to his feet, but KJ steps on the foot of Cage as Cage pulls him up. As Cage bends down for the pain in his foot, KJ reaches upwards quickly with two fingers and jams them up the nose of Cage. Cage is frantically waving as KJ delivers a knee to the gut and tosses Cage over the top rope by his nose. Cage crumples to a heap on the floor as he hits hard as KJ backs away trying to stretch his shoulder back out, but not before wiping his fingers on the referee's shirt.
Adams: Okay, so about the tag titles. Corral and X-Ray are really quite talented guys, but you are talking about one of the most dominant tag teams in PCW history in myself and Chris.
Max: That's not what we wanted to ask about...
Adams: Okay then shoot.
Daniel: Why did you take Ranks' half of the belts from him?
KJ has appeared to worked out the kinks as Cage gets back in the ring and the two lock up. KJ Irish whips Cage into the turnbuckle. KJ runs in torwards Cage for a clothesline but Cage grabs the arm of KJ coming in and leaps over the top rope snapping the arm of Cage across the top rope. KJ pulls away in pain, but it appears Cage may have tweaked his knee a bit on that landing as he has a slight limp. Cage gets back into the ring and runs torwards KJ. KJ sidesteps him and hits a drop toehold, then KJ floats over with a headlock using his other arm.
Adams: Well it quite simple really, Ranks couldn't beat me.
Daniel: But why even have the match?
Adams: You guys don't watch the program do you? Ranks, in my eyes, is not trustworthy of having this tag team championship. Being an Innovator of Wrestling is all about being the best, and until he can prove that, I'm going to be holding onto it for now.
Max: But Mike, Ranks is convincing you of this being the plan all along, is that the case?
Adams: Certainly not, I'm getting a bit older and I wanted to keep my in ring action to a minimum, but Ranks' lack of dedication has forced my hand. If he wants this title back, he can have it...if he takes it from me.
Daniel: But what if he doesn't?
Adams: Then I guess he's not an Innovator is he?
Cage fights up to his feet and shoots KJ off into the ropes. Cage leapfrogs over KJ, but KJ immediately stops running and turns around quickly enough to catch Cage in an inverted atomic drop using Cage's own momentum. KJ then grabs Cage quicklyy and drops him down with a side Russian leg sweep. KJ goes for a quick cover but Cage kicks out at one and a half.
Daniel: So you're just going to keep the tag title then? Keep Sudden Impact around permanently?
Adams: The Innovators are always on the lookout for new talent. If we see someone that we think may have what it takes, I may put this half of the tag straps on the line.
Max: Assuming that is, you keep the belts, after When Worlds Collide.
Adams: Hah, please.
KJ and Cage both gets up and both go for clotheslines on each other. Both clotheslines hit and send both men down to the mat.
Max: Okay, so what do you think about the Unification match?
Daniel: Who would you say is the underdog?
Adams: Well one question at a time boys. Daniel, with regards to your question, I don't think you can really declare a true underdog or favorite. I mean big match situations have always been somewhat of a hinderance for both men throughout their careers.
I do, however, find it quite amusing that it's two former PCW Superstars fighting over the Undisputed WPW Championship, when it was just a year ago that PCW was forced to close its doors.
The ironing is delicious.
KJ pulls himself up slowly with the help of the ropes in the corner. Cage gets up on the other side of the ring. Cage charges at a wounded KJ, but KJ steps forward a bit and gives Cage a huge back body drop that everyone gasps at. Cage flips in the air and instead of flying to the outside instead falls into the turnbuckle, his head bouncing off the bottom turnbukcle before hitting the mat and his legs dangling over the top rope.
Adams: Jesus Christ! Chris!
Daniel: Oh man, that was a scary sight there for a second.
Max: Looks like you almost had to find yourself a new tag partner there Mike.
Adams: Jeez, I hope he's okay.
The ref immediately slides down to check on Cage. Cage looks a little rattled but luckily he seems to be fine...until he realizes he is caught in the Tree of Woe. KJ gets a sick smirk on his face once he sees that Cage is okay. KJ bends down and quickly unties and removes his boot and sock underneath. KJ then walks towards Cage who has his mouth shut very tightly as he is desperately trying to get out of the predicament he's in. KJ stands infront of Cage and then start to deliver some heavy blows to Cage's stomach, the crowd starts counting along but even after the standard 10, the crowd and the ref allow his to go to 17.
Adams: Damn it! KJ is on a roll now, it's going to be something drastic for Chris to stop this momentum.
Daniel: Why hasn't the ref tried to help Cage out of the Tree of Woe thus far?
Cage is crying out in pain until he just relaizes what he's done. KJ jams the foot into the mouth of Chris Cage as the fans scream with delight. Until KJ suddenly gets an utter look of pain on his face as it's quite clear, Chris is actually biting down on the foot of KJ. KJ tries to pull away, but Cage has his teeth firmly sunk into the rancid foot of KJ, as this was probably the last thing he expected.
Max: I have to say it, what a brilliant but disgusting counter from Chris Cage!
Adams: I'm even really impressed by that, he's showing KJ that Chris is not a guy to be prancing around with.
Daniel: I'm just impressed by the jaw strength of Cage.
Adams: You've seen Shawnshank Redemption haven't you?
KJ is finally able to pull his foot away from Cage as Cage sits up in the turnbuckle and spits out a bit as he unhooks his feet from the top rope. Cage is sitting on the top rope and then slips back into the ring. Cage then goes back up to KJ and stomps on his bare foot, and then quickly superkicks him right in the face. Chris goes for the cover, but KJ barely kicks out at two.
Daniel: I have to say it, but Cage has really turned this around.
Adams: Let it never be said that Chris doesn't know how to use his mouth when it counts.
Cage pulls KJ back up to his feet and nails a few vicious kicks to send KJ back into the corner. Cage sits KJ up on the top turnbuckle and slaps him in the face. Cage then climbs up to the top tunrbuckle and prepares himself for a hurricanrana. Cage screams out "Innovators!" while measuring KJ.
Max: Perhaps a bit too much showboating here against the World Champion.
Adams: I completely agree.
Right when Cage is set to hit the move KJ headbutts him in the stomach and follows it up with rights and lefts to the kidneys. This distracts Cage long enough for KJ to hook the arms and leap off the middle rope with a modified sit-out powerbomb. KJ then quickly gets his feet to pin the shoulders of Cage as the ref slides in for the count. 1............2...............3!!!!!!!!!! The bell sounds.
Mina: Here is your winner, the WPW World Heavyweight Champion, The Killing Joke!
Adams: Damn it.
Daniel: What a move from the veteran champion.
Max: Cage put up a hell of a fight there though, he took the champ to his very limit. Honestly I don't know if KJ would have been able to hit the Ass Wipe any other way, with the condition of his arm right now.
Adams: Hey you know, that's why he's the champ. But rest assured, Dan will not make any similar mistakes at When Worlds Collide. Nowe i'm going to console Cage.
Adams leaves the table and hops into the ring as KJ gets his hand raised by the ref. Adams gives a quick nod to KJ as KJ exits the ring, title belt in hand.