Post by Sydney Effin LaRoux on Sept 6, 2012 22:09:59 GMT -5
The words “Earlier today” appear in the upper left hand corner of our screen as the scene opens up to outside of the arena. A group of security guards are seen trying to calm down an outraged Kerry Windsor who they refuse to allow into the building.
Security Guard #1: Sir, I’m sorry but Mr. Valiant gave us our orders. We are not to allow you in the building tonight sir.
Kerry Windsor: Do you not know who the hell I am? HUH?
Kerry paces back and forth in an outrage. The main guard approaches him with his arms up as if trying to calm him down.
Security Guard#1 Mr. Windsor, we’re simply following orders here. We can’t allow you past this point sir.
Kerry Windsor: I advise you and your little goof troop to get the hell out of my face if you know what’s good for you.
Kerry steps up to the mans face, glaring him down. One of the security officers in the back mouths something into his walkie-talkie, something about a hostile situation in the parking lot.
Security Guard #1: Mr. Windsor, can you please leave the premises, before we’re forced to remove you ourselves.
The threat seems half hearted and unconvincing. The guard seems to be a bit intimidated by the man in front of him. His threat only riles Kerry up more.
Kerry Windsor: I’d just love to see you try asshole.
Kerry rips his shirt from his body and takes a step back, beckoning the guard to try him. Just at that moment, Rian Valiant pushes through the crowd, looking on in amazement.
Rian Valiant: Kerry! Kerry!
Windsor's head jerks to the side, glaring from the security guard to the person shouting his name. His eyes narrow when he sees who it is. Kerry Windsor takes a few steps forward, causing security to shift in preparation for what may happen. Valiant forces a hand up, easing them down.
Rian Valiant: It’s ok guys, I’ve got it from here.
The lead security officer looks at Valiant uncertainly. Valiant waves him off and then turns his gaze towards Kerry.
Rian Valiant: What's the problem man?
Windsor just smirks to himself.
Kerry Windsor: You've got to be kidding me, right? You think everything is going to be all hunky dory after you've banned me from the arena tonight? The hell man?
"The Cornerstone" snarls, getting closer into the Commissioner's face.
Rian Valiant: I didn't ban you, Kerry. As I tried explaining to you earlier this week. This is a call straight from the Board of Directors. After your actions last week, they're trying to keep as much distance between you and the World Champion as possible...
Windsor quickly interjects himself.
Kerry Windsor: That's a bullshit call and you know it, Rian. What are they doing, trying to protect their golden boy? Is that it? OR are they just trying to fuck with me?
His face sours quickly, and Rian shakes his head.
Rian Valiant: If you can promise me that any more violence will not occur were you to come inside, I can call off this temporary ban... but you have to promise me, Kerry, that you won't--
Kerry shakes his head in disgust.
Kerry Windsor: Do you know how stupid you sound? Asking me to promise you no violence on a show named Violence?
Rian Valiant: Listen Kerry, if you want to set foot in the arena tonight, just promise me, you won’t do anything stupid, ok?
Kerry studies Valiant for a moment, before letting out a sigh. He casually glares off into the distance, not even bothering to look at Valiant anymore.
Kerry Windsor: When did you become such a puppet, huh Valiant?
Valiant seems taken aback by Kerry’s question.
Rian Valiant: E-excuse me?
Kerry looks deep into Valiant’s eyes.
Kerry Windsor: You know I hate puppets right?
Valiant smiles uneasily, pushing his hands up in a defensive manner, trying to ease any potential threat that may occur... but that doesn’t work, and Windsor drops him quickly with a right hand. The former-former World Champion pounces quickly and starts pummeling the Commissioner, laying lefts and rights into Valiant’s face! The security team quickly rushes in and attempts to pull Mr. Revival off from the Commish! A few of them manage to separate the two, blood running down the nose and lip of a downed Valiant. Kerry quickly fights out of the three men’s grasp, and lays a few kicks into Valiant’s ribs and even manages to drop a knee to the back of his head! A larger group of security latch themselves onto Kerry Windsor, pulling the Cornerstone off from the Commissioner. Windsor is being dragged away, his face full of rage and his eyes wild.
Kerry Windsor: You can’t save him! No one can!!
The security guards rush him off and out of the parking area in the back as a team of EMT’s rush in and start checking on the Commissioner’s status. Valiant isn’t moving, and his eyes are closed. The scene slowly fades out and to the solemn faces of Maggie Mayhem and Richie Trinks.
Maggie Mayhem: Thank you for joining us, ladies and gentlemen. What you’ve just witnessed is what transpired earlier today. Kerry Windsor, who had been banned by the Board of Directors viciously attacking Commissioner Valiant. Richie, you’re the biggest Kerry Windsor mark we have. What do you make of that?
Richie Trinks: I love me some Kerry Windsor, Mags. I would have his babies if I was biologically able to, and even I can’t tell you what he’s thinking. Ever since he lost the World Title to Myke Adams on Violence X, he just hasn’t been the same. Conspiracies, violence, assaults and potshots... that’s not the Kerry Windsor I fell in love with.
Mayhem: Before we came on the air, I got word that Commissioner Valiant suffered quite the beating at the hands of our inaugural World Champion; a few bruised ribs and a busted lip. There’s also speculation that he suffered a broken nose, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet. We can confirm that Commissioner Valiant will not be here tonight.
Trinks: What does that mean for us? Who’s running this ship?
Mayhem: I’ve been told that since Valiant is on a brief medical leave, and Board of Directors member Bob Pooler is previously engaged, that leaves only one person here in any real authoritarian role...
Trinks: You don’t mean Creepzilla, do you?
Mayhem: I’m afraid so, Richie. Samuel Hessingstock is running things tonight, folks!
Trinks: It looks like our World champion is going to grace us with his presence early on tonight.
Mayhem: Rumor is he's here to address the issue about why Kerry Windsor attacked him and The British Bomber after their match last week.
The crowd cheer as 'Black Sabotage' begins to play throughout the arena and the REVIVAL World Heavyweight Champion, 'The Metal Heart' Ben Hanson appears at the top of the aisle. Dressed rather casually in a pair of jeans and one his Metal Heart tees (available at the merchandise booths), he walks slowly down the aisle, slapping hands with all the willing fans. He climbs up the ring steps and enters through the middle ropes; Ben poses on the turnbuckle, holding the title belt high above his head with one hand as the arena is engulfed with camera flashes. After a few seconds up there Ben climbs down and is handed a microphone by one of the ring staff.
Ben Hanson: Thank you all, you're too kind.
His voice is still a little raspy after the chair shot to the throat last week.
Ben Hanson: Last week I had people coming up to me in the streets, at restaurants, at the gym; all of them congratulating me on becoming the Revival World Champion. And you know what, it was a nice feeling being recognised for my achievement. It was a great feeling being congratulated for achieving my dream, sweeter still because it was fans like you who were coming up to me...
Hanson gets a cheap pop from the fans after that remark; he smiles and waits for the furore to die down before continuing.
Ben Hanson: This week, however, was not so pleasant. People have been asking me all week 'do I know why Kerry Windsor attacked me?' They wondered why 'Mister Revival', the man who fought tooth and nail against the tyranny of Anti-Establishment would suddenly flip and attack me from from behind. Why would he assault me with a chair. Why would he do so after The British Bomber--
The speech is interrupted by the cheering of fans at the mention of the Legacy champion's name.
Mayhem: The fans here in Chicago do love The British Bomber, Richie.
Trinks: There's no accounting for taste.
Ben Hanson:--why would he do so after The British Bomber and I put on one hella hard fought match. I laid awake at night thinking about this. Racking my brain, thinking about why Kerry Windsor would sink so low. Why Kerry Windsor would commit an act so heinous. And then it clicked. It came to me in a flash. JEALOUSY! Kerry Windsor has been consumed by the green eyed monster. Envy has overtaken his very being, seeping into his core. You see, at 'Glory' I took what he thought should be his ... I BESTED him! I OUTDID him! I did what he never dreamt possible and that must've burnt him deep inside...
It begins to dawn on the fans that possibly, maybe Windsor attacked Ben and The British Bomber because he was the man pinned at 'Glory'. There's a collective gasp before Ben continues.
Ben Hanson: He saw his time in the sun was drawing to a close. His countdown to relevancy was ticking. He started so bright, but after losing the title belt to Myke Adams--
Another pop from the crowd!
Ben Hanson:--and the delusional Kerry Windsor starts ranting about conspiracies. About some plot against him ... then I pin him at 'Glory' to win this belt for myself. I became the third ever Revival World Heavyweight Champion that night at his expense. And instead of becoming a two-time World champion, Kerry Windsor became the man who lost the belt ... And that's the straw that broke the camel's back! It tipped the already fragile mind of his over the edge. So far so that last week he felt the need to attack me with a chair...
Hanson shakes his head, rubbing his injured throat with one hand for the sympathy.
Ben Hanson: For shame on you, Kerry. I'll admit, i was fooled by him in the past. I had mistaken him for a man of honor. For a man if integrity, someone worthy of respect. I stood by his side and tried to defeat Anti-Establishment. And to think, Kerry, all that time we spent battling them. All the time you spent denouncing their tactics and you turn around at the first opportunity and DO THE SAME DAMN THING!
By now the fans are truly on Ben's side, booing at the very mention of Windsor's name.
Ben Hanson: And it got you banned from the arena. I hope it was worth it, Kerry. I hope your sneak attack last week satisfied your lust for revenge. I hope it quenched your inner green demon. Because, mark my words, it's never going to happen again! Your countdown to relevancy has now expired. Your services are no longer required, Kerry, not if you're going to carry yourself in such a manner. This promotion--these fans--they deserve better than a raving madman, they deserve better than you running around as half the man you used to be. As a shell of your former self. So here's the deal, Kerry. You want to hurt me. You want to break me. Come at me! Give me everything you've got because when you do I'll be ready. I'll be waiting to do the world a favor: something that needs to be done ... I'm going to rid the wrestling world of Kerry Windsor.
Hanson hands the microphone back down to the ring crew as 'Black Sabotage' starts up again. The fans cheering him on as he makes his way back up the aisle, smiling as he goes.
The camera is focused on something dark at first, but slowly pans back to reveal the black material of the entrance attire of one Black Mantis, Dark Scion of Justice. As the camera pans back, Mantis is shown inside his locker room, in a crouched position of concentration.
Though he is completely covered in his gear, making his expression impossible to truly read, Mantis exudes an air of peacefulness and calm.
A knock at his dressing room door rouses him from his quiet reflection.
Black Mantis: Enter.
The door opens slowly, and in walks K.C., Mantis's Managerial assistant.
Black Mantis: What the hell are you doing, Kay? You look...like your normal self. Why are you risking being seen in public like that?
K.C.: What, did you think that meeting with our friends in Buffalowas just going to take care of itself? One of us had to be there, and it obviously couldn't be you.
Black Mantis: Ah, of course. you're right, indeed. Thank you for handling that. What did they say?
K.C.: The old man thinks you're out of your mind.
A grunt is heard from beneath the mask adorning Mantis's head.
Black Mantis: And the Dragon?
K.C.: Pretty much the same thing, with more cussing.
Another grunt.
Black Mantis: I wish I could say I was surprised. Still, the plan must progress forward.
the words sound filled with conviction as he speaks. A question crosses Kay's face, though.
K.C.: Are you sure? The attitude conveyed to me during that meeting indicated that you likely can't count on any support from them in the future.
Black Mantis: Kay, if I do what I'm supposed to do, support will not be an issue. All will be well.
The young lady considers his words for a moment, a troubled look on her face.
K.C.: Are....you sure? You, uhm, haven't really been yourself lately. And now you say you're not going to compete in your match tonight?
Black Mantis: Trey Jordan doesn't deserve to be in the ring with an actual wrestler. I'm surprised Wolfcastle doesn't have more of a sense of pride in his craft than to lower himself like that. But then, he's a buffoon with a vocabulary, and not much else. So no, I will NOT compete in that match. I do, however, think that an element of justice is needed at ringside during that match.
K.C.: But...isn't Kyle Cross going to be sitting in the stands?
Black Mantis: Likely? Your point?
K.C.: He's pretty big on the justice, too, isn't he?
Black Mantis: Oh, well, I suppose. However, I think Mr. Cross has his own concerns. I'll take it upon myself to ensure justice prevails in the match I was slated to compete in. No one out-Justice's the Black Mantis. No one. You get back out to the bus and make sure no one recognizes you, please? I'm going to ringside.
Mayhem: And his match is up next! Stan!
Stan Hopeforth: The following contest is a triple threat for number one contendership to the PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Hitting the ring first, from parts unknown... THHHEEE BLAAAAAAACK MAAAAAAAAANNNNNNTISSSSSSS!!!
The lights dim to near darkness, "Gone Guru" kicks up on the PA, and a quick, but thick puff of smoke rises from beneath the grated entrance area. Once it dissipates, a figure clad in black from head to toe is revealed, the intimidating visage of The Black Mantis himself! Mantis stalks down to the ring at a languid pace, walks up the steps and ducks through the ropes. He moves to his corner, faces it, drops to a knee and bows his head for an extended moment....then Mantis steps to the second turnbuckle using it for a springboard, shooting himself into the air and performing a backflip as he removes martial arts-style entrance robe in mid-air! Mantis lands on his feet as the crowd cheers loudly, and elicits more cheers as he performs various kicks and punches, and finishes by striking a "ready" pose, awaiting the beginning of his match.
Stan Hopeforth: And coming down next, hailing from England... THE MONSTER... GAAAAAAAARRETT WOLLLLLLFCAAAAASTLE!!!
As the Nietzsche quote appears on the screen, the arena's lights cut and "Monster" by Skillet begins to play on over the pa system. The crowd look around, wondering what the hell is going on as a single spotlight shines down onto the top of the stage, where a lone man now rests on one knee with his head bowed towards the floor. As the music kicks in properly, the figure quickly stands up and glares out into the crowds and sparks begin to rain down from above the stage. The figure, looking particularly spooky in the half light of the solitary spotlight, begins to slowly walk down the ramp. The crowd boo instinctively as the mysterious Wolfcastle reaches the bottom of the ramp, where he walks around to the opposite side of the ring before reaching up and grabbing hold of the ropes, using them to pull himself up onto the apron. Wolfcastle steps over the top rope, pacing around the ring before stepping into the centre, slowly raising his arms into the air before quickly whipping them down, causing pyro's to explode on each turnbuckle before the house lights raise again. Wolfcastle steps over to the corner, removing his coat and dropping it under the bottom turnbuckle before turning to face the middle of the ring again, waiting for the start of the match.
Stan Hopeforth: And the final combatant in this triple threat... hailing from New York... THE REEEEEEAAALLL SHOW... TREY JORRRRRRRDAAAAANNNNN!!!
The music and lighting dies out as DMX slowly kicks in... The arena goes black, then flashes in hues of yellow and red to the beat of the DMX tune, "Party Up". The crowd goes off, already hyped for Trey's arrival. At the entrance way two streams of bright red pyro blast towards the rafters as Jordan comes charging from the back with a huge smile on his face. His eyes hid behind a pair of dark Aviator shades, and an Revival exclusive "REAL." tee over his chest with the sleeves cut off. Jordan comes to a stop at the stage, throwing his hand up above his eyes as if to scan the excited crowd. Trey finally takes off in a fast paced walk down the ramp and right into the sea of hands reaching out to him, he starts slapping fives and tagging hands, as many as he can as he hustles for the ring. Swagger to each step as his mouth is going a thousand miles an hour. Trey hits ringside and tags a few more hands before hustling up the ring stairs and ducking into the ring... He grabs a corner and leaps up, ripping the shades from his eyes with a bright smile as he glares out over the crowd. Trey tosses his shades out into the sea of excited fans before tugging off his REAL. tee and doing the same with it. DMX begins to fade off as Trey hops down, checking his knee and elbow pads as he loosens up for the match.
DING! DING!
Trinks: Come on REAL one, school is in session for some softy bitches tonight!
Mayhem: Well, regardless of Trinks man crush here. This will be quite a tall order for even the REAL Show, Wolfcastle is a monster of a man. No pun, and Black Mantis looked great thus far in Revival.
Trinks: Bah! Show's Over for them two chumps!
In the ring the three men eye ball one another up, Trey J smirking as he raises a brow at the masked Mantis, then shakes his head at the masked Wolfcastle. Garrett gets things going however as he causes a stir of jeers from the crowd and suddenly big boots Trey J right across the face! Jordan staggers aside and Mantis uses the window to try and take down Wolfcastle. Black Mantis kicking at the back of Garrett's legs like he's in a frenzy, kick after kick. Wolfcastle buckles slightly but refuses to go down. Jordan however gets the crowd into it with cheers as he charges back in a shoulder blocks Garrett behind his right knee! This brings the monster down to one knee before Mantis looks to decapitate him with a nasty buzzsaw like leaping kick to the side of the face! THWHACK! The kick connects flush... But Wolfcastle only teeters a bit...
Mayhem: Jeez, what a kick! And The Monster didn't even go down!
Trinks: Come on Real Show, teach em a thing or three!
The Mantis winds up to land another big kick... the crowd jars however as from nowhere Trey J blast into the Black Mantis with his nasty football styled spear like take down... the GOAL LINE STAND! This folds Mantis in two as Trey gets up in a hurry and shines a broad smile. He turns however and Wolfcastle is right there... discuss punch connects and staggers Trey back. Jordan stumbles into the ropes and bounces out into a wicked HUGE spinning body slam!
Mayhem: DANG! What a slam!
Trinks: No, REAL one get up!
Trey arches his back and grimaces, Wolfcastle nodding his head as he slowly stands and turns his attention to the Black Mantis. Mantis staggering up clutching his mid section after the explosive spear from Trey. The crowd jeering loudly now as Wolfcastle eye rakes the Mantis then quickly hoist him up high with a stalling gorilla press!!! Moving in a small circle with Mantis over his head, Garrett shows off his impressive strength by dropping Mantis down and landing a gorilla press right into a snapping powerslam! Mantis calls out from under his mask in agony as he flops a bit and rolls aside. Wolfcastle stands and turns... WHAM! The crowd ignite as the REAL Show lands and running forearm shot with heavy force! It actually stuns Garrett who staggers back into the ropes and slowly rebounds out... the crowd leaping to their feet as Trey J shows off his own strength as he catches Wolfcastle over both shoulders and lands a ring quaking Samoan Drop!!!
Mayhem: The whole ring just shook!
Trinks: Feel the power of the Show baby!
Trey J gets up and shines his bright smile, the crowd now behind him as he grabs at Wolfcastle's mask and forces him to one knee. Trey lands a forearm across Garrett's face, and another, and another. Then rebounds quickly out of the ropes looking for his spear onto the Monster as Wolfcastle stands... the crowd in a sea of dismay and awe however as Garrett somehow blocks the REAL Show's spear and turns it directly into an explosive jacknife powerbomb!!!
Mayhem: Another impressive show of strength! This time from Wolfcastle... wow what a powerbomb!
Trinks: This is crazy, wait the Mantis is on the top rope now waiting for Garrett to turn around! Fly lil man, fly!!!
Black Mantis leaps off looking to cross body Wolfcastle down, the crowd still in a riot of dismay as Garrett catches Mantis across his chest and snarls as he lands an explosive fall away slam!!! Garrett then turns and covers Mantis...
ONE!
TWO!!
NOPE!
Mayhem: Trey J just barely broke that up!
Trinks: Get at em REAL one!
Trey J is back in the match, Garrett slowly rising to face Jordan. The two of them stare one another down as the crowd roars in support of Trey. Then they start, shot for shot the two of them trade punches...
Mayhem: This is like the fist fight of the century.
Trinks: Those are two massive mammals to be trading punches, I feel like I'm watching the apes on Nation Geographic!
Trey J keeps the noise on max as he dodges a shot from Wolfcastle and kicks at the big man's gut... Jordan works quickly and looks for his Showstoppa modified flowing DDT! The crowd booing however as Garrett snaps his head loose last minutes and Trey slams empty handed over the mat. Wolfcastle shakes his head and turns as he can sense Mantis digging his way back up on the ropes... the crowd whistling now as Jordan kip ups to his feet behind Wolfcastle.
Mayhem: All three men are up now, this could get... WHAT THE HELL?!
Trinks: Was that a double team?!
Wolfcastle brings the crowd to their feet now as he once again hoist Mantis high with a gorilla press, Trey J instead of attacking watches on and waits... the crowd leap and scream as Wolfcastle TOSSES Mantis through the air from the gorilla press to Jordan... Trey J catching Black Mantis and using the momentum to land a wicked modified version of his SHOWS OVER fireman's DDT!!!
Mayhem: The Shows Over from Jordan... wait here comes Garrett!!!
Trinks: TREY J!!! DUCK!!!
Just as Trey J gets to his feet, he turns and gets snatched up and drilled over the mat with Wolfcastle's version of the Black Hole Slam.
Mayhem: LIFE SENTENCE TO TREY J! Now Wolfcastle is making the pin on Black Mantis...
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING! DING! DING!
Stan Hopeforth: And the new number one contender for the Primetime title.... GARRETT WOLFCASTLE!!!
Trinks: NOOOO!!! Trey J, how could you?!
Mayhem: Well he should have been a little more cautious... I would have never trusted a man like the Monster.
Jordan sits up clutching his side, Wolfcastle slowly stands and gets his arm raised. He points at Jordan then extends his hand...
Trinks: Whoa now, don't take his hand Trey J!
Mayhem: He did. What in the World?!
Wolfcastle helps Jordan to his feet, grimacing a bit the REAL Show eyeballs the Monster before him. We can see Trey J and Garrett exchange some words before the Monster demands his armed raised once more... Trey J shakes his head and drops under the ropes, rolling from the ring. As Jordan slowly heads backstage... The Monster stands with his fist high in the ring.
Trinks: I don't get it, why did he help Trey J up?! What was the point?!
Mayhem: Maybe Wolfcastle respected the REAL Show's effort, that was an explosive match.
Trinks: I dunno... something doesn't feel right... The REAL one wouldn't let his guard down like that...
Mayhem: Whatever you say Richie, bottom line people. Garrett Wolfcastle has won himself a chance at the Primetime championship!!!
Wolfcastle continues to hold a defiant fist high as now Black Mantis can be seen rolling from the ring and trying to gather his marbles a bit.
Security Guard #1: Sir, I’m sorry but Mr. Valiant gave us our orders. We are not to allow you in the building tonight sir.
Kerry Windsor: Do you not know who the hell I am? HUH?
Kerry paces back and forth in an outrage. The main guard approaches him with his arms up as if trying to calm him down.
Security Guard#1 Mr. Windsor, we’re simply following orders here. We can’t allow you past this point sir.
Kerry Windsor: I advise you and your little goof troop to get the hell out of my face if you know what’s good for you.
Kerry steps up to the mans face, glaring him down. One of the security officers in the back mouths something into his walkie-talkie, something about a hostile situation in the parking lot.
Security Guard #1: Mr. Windsor, can you please leave the premises, before we’re forced to remove you ourselves.
The threat seems half hearted and unconvincing. The guard seems to be a bit intimidated by the man in front of him. His threat only riles Kerry up more.
Kerry Windsor: I’d just love to see you try asshole.
Kerry rips his shirt from his body and takes a step back, beckoning the guard to try him. Just at that moment, Rian Valiant pushes through the crowd, looking on in amazement.
Rian Valiant: Kerry! Kerry!
Windsor's head jerks to the side, glaring from the security guard to the person shouting his name. His eyes narrow when he sees who it is. Kerry Windsor takes a few steps forward, causing security to shift in preparation for what may happen. Valiant forces a hand up, easing them down.
Rian Valiant: It’s ok guys, I’ve got it from here.
The lead security officer looks at Valiant uncertainly. Valiant waves him off and then turns his gaze towards Kerry.
Rian Valiant: What's the problem man?
Windsor just smirks to himself.
Kerry Windsor: You've got to be kidding me, right? You think everything is going to be all hunky dory after you've banned me from the arena tonight? The hell man?
"The Cornerstone" snarls, getting closer into the Commissioner's face.
Rian Valiant: I didn't ban you, Kerry. As I tried explaining to you earlier this week. This is a call straight from the Board of Directors. After your actions last week, they're trying to keep as much distance between you and the World Champion as possible...
Windsor quickly interjects himself.
Kerry Windsor: That's a bullshit call and you know it, Rian. What are they doing, trying to protect their golden boy? Is that it? OR are they just trying to fuck with me?
His face sours quickly, and Rian shakes his head.
Rian Valiant: If you can promise me that any more violence will not occur were you to come inside, I can call off this temporary ban... but you have to promise me, Kerry, that you won't--
Kerry shakes his head in disgust.
Kerry Windsor: Do you know how stupid you sound? Asking me to promise you no violence on a show named Violence?
Rian Valiant: Listen Kerry, if you want to set foot in the arena tonight, just promise me, you won’t do anything stupid, ok?
Kerry studies Valiant for a moment, before letting out a sigh. He casually glares off into the distance, not even bothering to look at Valiant anymore.
Kerry Windsor: When did you become such a puppet, huh Valiant?
Valiant seems taken aback by Kerry’s question.
Rian Valiant: E-excuse me?
Kerry looks deep into Valiant’s eyes.
Kerry Windsor: You know I hate puppets right?
Valiant smiles uneasily, pushing his hands up in a defensive manner, trying to ease any potential threat that may occur... but that doesn’t work, and Windsor drops him quickly with a right hand. The former-former World Champion pounces quickly and starts pummeling the Commissioner, laying lefts and rights into Valiant’s face! The security team quickly rushes in and attempts to pull Mr. Revival off from the Commish! A few of them manage to separate the two, blood running down the nose and lip of a downed Valiant. Kerry quickly fights out of the three men’s grasp, and lays a few kicks into Valiant’s ribs and even manages to drop a knee to the back of his head! A larger group of security latch themselves onto Kerry Windsor, pulling the Cornerstone off from the Commissioner. Windsor is being dragged away, his face full of rage and his eyes wild.
Kerry Windsor: You can’t save him! No one can!!
The security guards rush him off and out of the parking area in the back as a team of EMT’s rush in and start checking on the Commissioner’s status. Valiant isn’t moving, and his eyes are closed. The scene slowly fades out and to the solemn faces of Maggie Mayhem and Richie Trinks.
Maggie Mayhem: Thank you for joining us, ladies and gentlemen. What you’ve just witnessed is what transpired earlier today. Kerry Windsor, who had been banned by the Board of Directors viciously attacking Commissioner Valiant. Richie, you’re the biggest Kerry Windsor mark we have. What do you make of that?
Richie Trinks: I love me some Kerry Windsor, Mags. I would have his babies if I was biologically able to, and even I can’t tell you what he’s thinking. Ever since he lost the World Title to Myke Adams on Violence X, he just hasn’t been the same. Conspiracies, violence, assaults and potshots... that’s not the Kerry Windsor I fell in love with.
Mayhem: Before we came on the air, I got word that Commissioner Valiant suffered quite the beating at the hands of our inaugural World Champion; a few bruised ribs and a busted lip. There’s also speculation that he suffered a broken nose, but that hasn’t been confirmed yet. We can confirm that Commissioner Valiant will not be here tonight.
Trinks: What does that mean for us? Who’s running this ship?
Mayhem: I’ve been told that since Valiant is on a brief medical leave, and Board of Directors member Bob Pooler is previously engaged, that leaves only one person here in any real authoritarian role...
Trinks: You don’t mean Creepzilla, do you?
Mayhem: I’m afraid so, Richie. Samuel Hessingstock is running things tonight, folks!
"IT'S THE NEW STYLE!"
Trinks: It looks like our World champion is going to grace us with his presence early on tonight.
Mayhem: Rumor is he's here to address the issue about why Kerry Windsor attacked him and The British Bomber after their match last week.
The crowd cheer as 'Black Sabotage' begins to play throughout the arena and the REVIVAL World Heavyweight Champion, 'The Metal Heart' Ben Hanson appears at the top of the aisle. Dressed rather casually in a pair of jeans and one his Metal Heart tees (available at the merchandise booths), he walks slowly down the aisle, slapping hands with all the willing fans. He climbs up the ring steps and enters through the middle ropes; Ben poses on the turnbuckle, holding the title belt high above his head with one hand as the arena is engulfed with camera flashes. After a few seconds up there Ben climbs down and is handed a microphone by one of the ring staff.
Ben Hanson: Thank you all, you're too kind.
His voice is still a little raspy after the chair shot to the throat last week.
Ben Hanson: Last week I had people coming up to me in the streets, at restaurants, at the gym; all of them congratulating me on becoming the Revival World Champion. And you know what, it was a nice feeling being recognised for my achievement. It was a great feeling being congratulated for achieving my dream, sweeter still because it was fans like you who were coming up to me...
Hanson gets a cheap pop from the fans after that remark; he smiles and waits for the furore to die down before continuing.
Ben Hanson: This week, however, was not so pleasant. People have been asking me all week 'do I know why Kerry Windsor attacked me?' They wondered why 'Mister Revival', the man who fought tooth and nail against the tyranny of Anti-Establishment would suddenly flip and attack me from from behind. Why would he assault me with a chair. Why would he do so after The British Bomber--
The speech is interrupted by the cheering of fans at the mention of the Legacy champion's name.
Mayhem: The fans here in Chicago do love The British Bomber, Richie.
Trinks: There's no accounting for taste.
Ben Hanson:--why would he do so after The British Bomber and I put on one hella hard fought match. I laid awake at night thinking about this. Racking my brain, thinking about why Kerry Windsor would sink so low. Why Kerry Windsor would commit an act so heinous. And then it clicked. It came to me in a flash. JEALOUSY! Kerry Windsor has been consumed by the green eyed monster. Envy has overtaken his very being, seeping into his core. You see, at 'Glory' I took what he thought should be his ... I BESTED him! I OUTDID him! I did what he never dreamt possible and that must've burnt him deep inside...
It begins to dawn on the fans that possibly, maybe Windsor attacked Ben and The British Bomber because he was the man pinned at 'Glory'. There's a collective gasp before Ben continues.
Ben Hanson: He saw his time in the sun was drawing to a close. His countdown to relevancy was ticking. He started so bright, but after losing the title belt to Myke Adams--
Another pop from the crowd!
Ben Hanson:--and the delusional Kerry Windsor starts ranting about conspiracies. About some plot against him ... then I pin him at 'Glory' to win this belt for myself. I became the third ever Revival World Heavyweight Champion that night at his expense. And instead of becoming a two-time World champion, Kerry Windsor became the man who lost the belt ... And that's the straw that broke the camel's back! It tipped the already fragile mind of his over the edge. So far so that last week he felt the need to attack me with a chair...
Hanson shakes his head, rubbing his injured throat with one hand for the sympathy.
Ben Hanson: For shame on you, Kerry. I'll admit, i was fooled by him in the past. I had mistaken him for a man of honor. For a man if integrity, someone worthy of respect. I stood by his side and tried to defeat Anti-Establishment. And to think, Kerry, all that time we spent battling them. All the time you spent denouncing their tactics and you turn around at the first opportunity and DO THE SAME DAMN THING!
By now the fans are truly on Ben's side, booing at the very mention of Windsor's name.
Ben Hanson: And it got you banned from the arena. I hope it was worth it, Kerry. I hope your sneak attack last week satisfied your lust for revenge. I hope it quenched your inner green demon. Because, mark my words, it's never going to happen again! Your countdown to relevancy has now expired. Your services are no longer required, Kerry, not if you're going to carry yourself in such a manner. This promotion--these fans--they deserve better than a raving madman, they deserve better than you running around as half the man you used to be. As a shell of your former self. So here's the deal, Kerry. You want to hurt me. You want to break me. Come at me! Give me everything you've got because when you do I'll be ready. I'll be waiting to do the world a favor: something that needs to be done ... I'm going to rid the wrestling world of Kerry Windsor.
Hanson hands the microphone back down to the ring crew as 'Black Sabotage' starts up again. The fans cheering him on as he makes his way back up the aisle, smiling as he goes.
The camera is focused on something dark at first, but slowly pans back to reveal the black material of the entrance attire of one Black Mantis, Dark Scion of Justice. As the camera pans back, Mantis is shown inside his locker room, in a crouched position of concentration.
Though he is completely covered in his gear, making his expression impossible to truly read, Mantis exudes an air of peacefulness and calm.
A knock at his dressing room door rouses him from his quiet reflection.
Black Mantis: Enter.
The door opens slowly, and in walks K.C., Mantis's Managerial assistant.
Black Mantis: What the hell are you doing, Kay? You look...like your normal self. Why are you risking being seen in public like that?
K.C.: What, did you think that meeting with our friends in Buffalowas just going to take care of itself? One of us had to be there, and it obviously couldn't be you.
Black Mantis: Ah, of course. you're right, indeed. Thank you for handling that. What did they say?
K.C.: The old man thinks you're out of your mind.
A grunt is heard from beneath the mask adorning Mantis's head.
Black Mantis: And the Dragon?
K.C.: Pretty much the same thing, with more cussing.
Another grunt.
Black Mantis: I wish I could say I was surprised. Still, the plan must progress forward.
the words sound filled with conviction as he speaks. A question crosses Kay's face, though.
K.C.: Are you sure? The attitude conveyed to me during that meeting indicated that you likely can't count on any support from them in the future.
Black Mantis: Kay, if I do what I'm supposed to do, support will not be an issue. All will be well.
The young lady considers his words for a moment, a troubled look on her face.
K.C.: Are....you sure? You, uhm, haven't really been yourself lately. And now you say you're not going to compete in your match tonight?
Black Mantis: Trey Jordan doesn't deserve to be in the ring with an actual wrestler. I'm surprised Wolfcastle doesn't have more of a sense of pride in his craft than to lower himself like that. But then, he's a buffoon with a vocabulary, and not much else. So no, I will NOT compete in that match. I do, however, think that an element of justice is needed at ringside during that match.
K.C.: But...isn't Kyle Cross going to be sitting in the stands?
Black Mantis: Likely? Your point?
K.C.: He's pretty big on the justice, too, isn't he?
Black Mantis: Oh, well, I suppose. However, I think Mr. Cross has his own concerns. I'll take it upon myself to ensure justice prevails in the match I was slated to compete in. No one out-Justice's the Black Mantis. No one. You get back out to the bus and make sure no one recognizes you, please? I'm going to ringside.
Mayhem: And his match is up next! Stan!
Stan Hopeforth: The following contest is a triple threat for number one contendership to the PRIMETIME CHAMPIONSHIP!!! Hitting the ring first, from parts unknown... THHHEEE BLAAAAAAACK MAAAAAAAAANNNNNNTISSSSSSS!!!
The lights dim to near darkness, "Gone Guru" kicks up on the PA, and a quick, but thick puff of smoke rises from beneath the grated entrance area. Once it dissipates, a figure clad in black from head to toe is revealed, the intimidating visage of The Black Mantis himself! Mantis stalks down to the ring at a languid pace, walks up the steps and ducks through the ropes. He moves to his corner, faces it, drops to a knee and bows his head for an extended moment....then Mantis steps to the second turnbuckle using it for a springboard, shooting himself into the air and performing a backflip as he removes martial arts-style entrance robe in mid-air! Mantis lands on his feet as the crowd cheers loudly, and elicits more cheers as he performs various kicks and punches, and finishes by striking a "ready" pose, awaiting the beginning of his match.
Stan Hopeforth: And coming down next, hailing from England... THE MONSTER... GAAAAAAAARRETT WOLLLLLLFCAAAAASTLE!!!
"And If You Gaze For Long Into An Abyss, The Abyss Gazes Into You!"
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- Friedrich Nietzsche
As the Nietzsche quote appears on the screen, the arena's lights cut and "Monster" by Skillet begins to play on over the pa system. The crowd look around, wondering what the hell is going on as a single spotlight shines down onto the top of the stage, where a lone man now rests on one knee with his head bowed towards the floor. As the music kicks in properly, the figure quickly stands up and glares out into the crowds and sparks begin to rain down from above the stage. The figure, looking particularly spooky in the half light of the solitary spotlight, begins to slowly walk down the ramp. The crowd boo instinctively as the mysterious Wolfcastle reaches the bottom of the ramp, where he walks around to the opposite side of the ring before reaching up and grabbing hold of the ropes, using them to pull himself up onto the apron. Wolfcastle steps over the top rope, pacing around the ring before stepping into the centre, slowly raising his arms into the air before quickly whipping them down, causing pyro's to explode on each turnbuckle before the house lights raise again. Wolfcastle steps over to the corner, removing his coat and dropping it under the bottom turnbuckle before turning to face the middle of the ring again, waiting for the start of the match.
Stan Hopeforth: And the final combatant in this triple threat... hailing from New York... THE REEEEEEAAALLL SHOW... TREY JORRRRRRRDAAAAANNNNN!!!
The music and lighting dies out as DMX slowly kicks in... The arena goes black, then flashes in hues of yellow and red to the beat of the DMX tune, "Party Up". The crowd goes off, already hyped for Trey's arrival. At the entrance way two streams of bright red pyro blast towards the rafters as Jordan comes charging from the back with a huge smile on his face. His eyes hid behind a pair of dark Aviator shades, and an Revival exclusive "REAL." tee over his chest with the sleeves cut off. Jordan comes to a stop at the stage, throwing his hand up above his eyes as if to scan the excited crowd. Trey finally takes off in a fast paced walk down the ramp and right into the sea of hands reaching out to him, he starts slapping fives and tagging hands, as many as he can as he hustles for the ring. Swagger to each step as his mouth is going a thousand miles an hour. Trey hits ringside and tags a few more hands before hustling up the ring stairs and ducking into the ring... He grabs a corner and leaps up, ripping the shades from his eyes with a bright smile as he glares out over the crowd. Trey tosses his shades out into the sea of excited fans before tugging off his REAL. tee and doing the same with it. DMX begins to fade off as Trey hops down, checking his knee and elbow pads as he loosens up for the match.
DING! DING!
Trinks: Come on REAL one, school is in session for some softy bitches tonight!
Mayhem: Well, regardless of Trinks man crush here. This will be quite a tall order for even the REAL Show, Wolfcastle is a monster of a man. No pun, and Black Mantis looked great thus far in Revival.
Trinks: Bah! Show's Over for them two chumps!
In the ring the three men eye ball one another up, Trey J smirking as he raises a brow at the masked Mantis, then shakes his head at the masked Wolfcastle. Garrett gets things going however as he causes a stir of jeers from the crowd and suddenly big boots Trey J right across the face! Jordan staggers aside and Mantis uses the window to try and take down Wolfcastle. Black Mantis kicking at the back of Garrett's legs like he's in a frenzy, kick after kick. Wolfcastle buckles slightly but refuses to go down. Jordan however gets the crowd into it with cheers as he charges back in a shoulder blocks Garrett behind his right knee! This brings the monster down to one knee before Mantis looks to decapitate him with a nasty buzzsaw like leaping kick to the side of the face! THWHACK! The kick connects flush... But Wolfcastle only teeters a bit...
Mayhem: Jeez, what a kick! And The Monster didn't even go down!
Trinks: Come on Real Show, teach em a thing or three!
The Mantis winds up to land another big kick... the crowd jars however as from nowhere Trey J blast into the Black Mantis with his nasty football styled spear like take down... the GOAL LINE STAND! This folds Mantis in two as Trey gets up in a hurry and shines a broad smile. He turns however and Wolfcastle is right there... discuss punch connects and staggers Trey back. Jordan stumbles into the ropes and bounces out into a wicked HUGE spinning body slam!
Mayhem: DANG! What a slam!
Trinks: No, REAL one get up!
Trey arches his back and grimaces, Wolfcastle nodding his head as he slowly stands and turns his attention to the Black Mantis. Mantis staggering up clutching his mid section after the explosive spear from Trey. The crowd jeering loudly now as Wolfcastle eye rakes the Mantis then quickly hoist him up high with a stalling gorilla press!!! Moving in a small circle with Mantis over his head, Garrett shows off his impressive strength by dropping Mantis down and landing a gorilla press right into a snapping powerslam! Mantis calls out from under his mask in agony as he flops a bit and rolls aside. Wolfcastle stands and turns... WHAM! The crowd ignite as the REAL Show lands and running forearm shot with heavy force! It actually stuns Garrett who staggers back into the ropes and slowly rebounds out... the crowd leaping to their feet as Trey J shows off his own strength as he catches Wolfcastle over both shoulders and lands a ring quaking Samoan Drop!!!
Mayhem: The whole ring just shook!
Trinks: Feel the power of the Show baby!
Trey J gets up and shines his bright smile, the crowd now behind him as he grabs at Wolfcastle's mask and forces him to one knee. Trey lands a forearm across Garrett's face, and another, and another. Then rebounds quickly out of the ropes looking for his spear onto the Monster as Wolfcastle stands... the crowd in a sea of dismay and awe however as Garrett somehow blocks the REAL Show's spear and turns it directly into an explosive jacknife powerbomb!!!
Mayhem: Another impressive show of strength! This time from Wolfcastle... wow what a powerbomb!
Trinks: This is crazy, wait the Mantis is on the top rope now waiting for Garrett to turn around! Fly lil man, fly!!!
Black Mantis leaps off looking to cross body Wolfcastle down, the crowd still in a riot of dismay as Garrett catches Mantis across his chest and snarls as he lands an explosive fall away slam!!! Garrett then turns and covers Mantis...
ONE!
TWO!!
NOPE!
Mayhem: Trey J just barely broke that up!
Trinks: Get at em REAL one!
Trey J is back in the match, Garrett slowly rising to face Jordan. The two of them stare one another down as the crowd roars in support of Trey. Then they start, shot for shot the two of them trade punches...
Mayhem: This is like the fist fight of the century.
Trinks: Those are two massive mammals to be trading punches, I feel like I'm watching the apes on Nation Geographic!
Trey J keeps the noise on max as he dodges a shot from Wolfcastle and kicks at the big man's gut... Jordan works quickly and looks for his Showstoppa modified flowing DDT! The crowd booing however as Garrett snaps his head loose last minutes and Trey slams empty handed over the mat. Wolfcastle shakes his head and turns as he can sense Mantis digging his way back up on the ropes... the crowd whistling now as Jordan kip ups to his feet behind Wolfcastle.
Mayhem: All three men are up now, this could get... WHAT THE HELL?!
Trinks: Was that a double team?!
Wolfcastle brings the crowd to their feet now as he once again hoist Mantis high with a gorilla press, Trey J instead of attacking watches on and waits... the crowd leap and scream as Wolfcastle TOSSES Mantis through the air from the gorilla press to Jordan... Trey J catching Black Mantis and using the momentum to land a wicked modified version of his SHOWS OVER fireman's DDT!!!
Mayhem: The Shows Over from Jordan... wait here comes Garrett!!!
Trinks: TREY J!!! DUCK!!!
Just as Trey J gets to his feet, he turns and gets snatched up and drilled over the mat with Wolfcastle's version of the Black Hole Slam.
Mayhem: LIFE SENTENCE TO TREY J! Now Wolfcastle is making the pin on Black Mantis...
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
DING! DING! DING!
Stan Hopeforth: And the new number one contender for the Primetime title.... GARRETT WOLFCASTLE!!!
Trinks: NOOOO!!! Trey J, how could you?!
Mayhem: Well he should have been a little more cautious... I would have never trusted a man like the Monster.
Jordan sits up clutching his side, Wolfcastle slowly stands and gets his arm raised. He points at Jordan then extends his hand...
Trinks: Whoa now, don't take his hand Trey J!
Mayhem: He did. What in the World?!
Wolfcastle helps Jordan to his feet, grimacing a bit the REAL Show eyeballs the Monster before him. We can see Trey J and Garrett exchange some words before the Monster demands his armed raised once more... Trey J shakes his head and drops under the ropes, rolling from the ring. As Jordan slowly heads backstage... The Monster stands with his fist high in the ring.
Trinks: I don't get it, why did he help Trey J up?! What was the point?!
Mayhem: Maybe Wolfcastle respected the REAL Show's effort, that was an explosive match.
Trinks: I dunno... something doesn't feel right... The REAL one wouldn't let his guard down like that...
Mayhem: Whatever you say Richie, bottom line people. Garrett Wolfcastle has won himself a chance at the Primetime championship!!!
Wolfcastle continues to hold a defiant fist high as now Black Mantis can be seen rolling from the ring and trying to gather his marbles a bit.