Crash! Boom! Hiss! The opening pyro’s of Collision go off without a hitch as “There and Back” by Daughtry booms over the P.A system. The camera’s scan over the sold out crowd in attendance before settling on the faces of Eric Hardy and Willy Carter.
Eric Hardy: Hello ladies and gentlemen I’m Eric Hardy and next to me is of course Willy Carter.
Willy Carter: Whats up!
Eric Hardy: You know whats up.
Willy Carter: Road to The Gold two starts tonight. Eight men all with the chance to challenge for the nCw world championship. This tournament has made careers folks. Just look at Lance Ryan. Or Davey Ortega.
Eric Hardy: And tonight those eight guys each have there chance at achieving greatness here tonight. But first we have…..
But suddenly the lights go dark.
Willy Carter: The hell?
Eric Hardy: Oh My Gosh! Willy I can’t see you! Smile!
Willy Carter: Oh very funny.
“I just gotta bring it to there attention, that’s all.”
#1 by Nelly hit’s the P.A system and Steve Awesome, world title in tow, steps out from behind the black curtain. He runs a palm through his hair, raises the nCw World Heavyweight Championship high above the air and flashes that cocky smirk he does so well, and then points to himself. Then starts walking to wards the ring as the verse plays, doing the bragging for him.
You better watch who you talkin bout
Runnin yo mouth like you know me
You gonna f**k around and choke
Why the show me get called
They show me
While one on one you can't hold me if your last name was haynes
Only way you wear me out is stitch my name on ya pants
No resident of France
But you swear I'm from Paris
Hundered 6 karats
total?, naw thats per wrist
Tryin to compare this
My chains to yo chains
I'm like Sprint or Motorola, no service, outta ya range
You're outta ya brains, thinkin I'm a shout out ya name
You gotta come up with better ways than that to get ya fame
All this pressure you applyin, it's time to ease off
Before i hit you from the blind side
Takin' your sleeves off
As much as we floss
Still hard to please boss
Don't be lyin, bichtin’ and cryin, suck it up as a loss
Cuz yo acts is wack
Yo whole label is wack
And matter of fact eh eh-eh eh eh
hold that
Awesome climbs into the ring and stops in the middle of the ring. He drapes the world title on the ground below him and kneels down in front of it. He flexes as silver pyro rain down from the ceiling.
I am number one
No matter if you like it just take it sit down and write it
I am number one
eh eh eh eh eh eh… now let me ask ya man...
What does it take to be number one?
Two is not a winna and three nobody remembers
The music fades slowly afterwards as the crowd are just HATING the Awesome One right now. Steve just stands in the middle of the ring, world title dangling from his shoulder, dressed in some flashy rock star attire, and his sunglasses blocking the flashing of the camera bulbs.
Eric Hardy: What in the hell is HE doing out here?
Willy Carter: You better show some respect to the world champion Hardy. He’s a multi-media star you know.
Eric Hardy: I don’t give a damn.
Amber Ashe: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Please welcome to the ring, the New Championship Wrestling Heavyweight Champion of the WORLD..……STEVE AWESOME!!!!!!!!
Another massive cloud of boos comes wafting toward the ring from this sold out crowd. Amber Ashe hands Steve the microphone. He immediately brings it up to his lips.
Steve Awesome: “Oh no….your boos……there weakening me……ACK!”
Awesome begins to “writhe in pain” in the ring before eventually laughing it off.
Steve Awesome: “Boo me or cheer me, it doesn’t matter, I’m the guy with the championship.”
He adjusts the world title on his shoulder. That arrogant smirk forming on his good looking face.
Steve Awesome: “Okay so, right around this time last year, way back in the old days that no one cares about because I wasn’t employed here then, nCw was just a little baby company. Barely trudging along from town to town gaining a bit of exposure, which even that’s a miracle in itself considering who they had working for them back then, and they needed to finally crown a world champion. So they created this little deal where eight would fight in a tournament. And the turd that rose to the top of the bowl was crowned the first ever nCw World Heavyweight Champion.”
Eric Hardy: Did Steve Awesome just call Lance Ryan a “turd”?
Willy Carter: I uh…believe he just did.
Steve Awesome: And now, nCw is about to start year two. With Road to the Gold two starting tonight, you had better believe that I’m going to have my eye on this tournament. I’m going to be sitting right over there…..
He points near the announcers booth.
Steve Awesome: And I’m going to watch. I’m going to watch as it falls down to the final four. But it’s not like it will matter for any of you. Because no matter what happens, no matter who actually gets the win in this little tournament, that person still has to face me. And THAT’s where the winners, Road will end.”
Awesome smirks, adjusting his championship before heading out of the wing. But before he can……
Go home and DIE!"
( I'm Back by Dope begins to play as the crowd goes completely crazy. Steve Awesome backs through the ropes back into the ring. )
Eric Hardy: And here comes the odds on favorite to win the Road to the Gold, Angel.
( Angel steps out onto the ramp and throws his arms out in the "Jesus" pose and a wall of flames erupt behind him. Angel begins to head to the ring as the song kicks in. )
I'm back to put it in motion
I'm back to tell you no lies
Sit back and sip on this notion
I'm back to put it in drive
I'm back watch out I'm back
What ya gonna do
I'm back to cause a commotion
I'm back to demoralize
Sit back and feel the emotion
I'm back to keep it alive
I'm back watch out I'm back
( Angel climbs into the ring. Steve mockingly hands his mic to Angel. The music fades off. )
Angel: So that's where the Road ends, huh Steve? Wow, did someone feed you that line or did you think of it all by yourself?
( Steve shrugs modestly. )
Angel: Look at me Steve, are you looking? I'm not Xander or Ricky Johnson, I'm not new here or someone who will never matter. I'm Angel, a two time X-Division Champion, someone who has been through more wars in my time here in nCw then most wrestlers go through in an entire career.
( Steve gives him a slow gold clap. )
Angel: I got here just after you did Steve, you and I have been sky rocketing to the top of this company, almost in unison, and just like when you finally got your shot at the World Title, I'm finally getting mine.
( Steve begins to walk away but Angel walks around him and gets in his face. )
Angel: I'm going to win this tournament, I'm going to get my title shot... And when you and I finally face one on one... I'm GOING to beat you Steve, and you know it, these fans know it, the world knows it. And there isn't a damn thing you can do about it.
( Angel drops the mic as he and Steve get nose to nose. The tension in the room is rising as the fans start chanting for them to fight.)
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
Sexy Jason and Amber Ashe are seen walking into the arena. Chad Lights and his camera man stops them half way down the hallway
Chad: What are your opinions about the announcement last week from the National Champion JackHammer
Sexy Jason: Fans need to order Road to Gold…If I am not mistaken this will be the first Wal-Mart match ever for nCw. Wal-Mart likes to save money… live better. September 28 at Road to the Gold….someone will live better!
Amber moves behind Jason and moves her hands around his waist as like forming a belt.
Chad: What about your match tonight. Teaming with JackHammer and facing Pure Innovation.
Sexy Jason: Should be an interesting match.
Amber moves back to Jason’s side and they both started walking away from Chad Lights and his camera man.
*And were back.*
Eric Hardy: We’re back folks. And The Road to the Gold is already heating up and we haven’t even got to our first qualifier.
Willy Carter: Frankly Eric, I think Angel’s getting a little too big for his britches. I mean, if Angel was better than Awesome, don’t you think it would have been HIM that faced Trent at Battle Grounds?
Eric Hardy: One could argue that, but tonight Angel plans on taking the first step to winning Road to the Gold tonight. But first….
*Jet's "Rip it Up" starts pounding out of the PA system as Nelly Angel comes bursting out of the back. He runs out onto the entranceway. Nelly then runs down the ramp and slides into the ring, ultra pumped for his match.
Eric Hardy: “Newcomer Nelly Angel excited to make his debut here in nCw.”
Willy Carter: “Hey, I think I recognize him from somewhere else. Yeah, I’ve seen that face a bunch of times back in the….”
Eric Hardy: “Uh…you probably shouldn’t mention it on live television.”
Willy Carter: “What? The food court?”
Eric Hardy: “Oh….well yes then….”
"So f**kin blow those words out the back of your head, I've heard it all and I'm done with that s**t, you tell me lies and you get what you get so blow those f**kin words out the back of your head"
The start of Blow by Atreyu comes over the PA, the lights dim down as strobe lights follow the first few seconds before the guitar riff explodes, then "The Black dragon" AJ Phoenix emerges in a long sleeveless coat with a hood covering his facial features, the X-Division title around his waist, he makes his way down to the ring and leaps up onto the ring apron he climbs between the ropes and flips his hood back before removing the coat, he holds up the X-Division title in one hand before handing it to the ringside official.
Eric Hardy: Listen to these people boo AJ.
Willy carter: I don’t get it. AJ was once a fresh young go getter in this company but now that he’s won the X-Division Championship and joined The Corporate Empire, they hate him?”
Eric Hardy: And they said you don’t pay attention.
Willy Carter: Who said what now?
In the ring AJ and Nelly begin to circle. Nelly of course extends his hand for a handshake to show his good sportsmanship but AJ just swats it away and begins with forearms into the face of Nelly Angel. AJ backs Nelly into the ropes only to pull him back and place a well aimed knee into the midsection of the newcomer. Nelly ends up flipping over AJ’s knee and landing on his side and butt from the impact. AJ mouths off to the crowd and they sure as hell boo him for it.
Eric Hardy: Look at that viciousness from AJ, Willy.
Willy Carter: You have to expect this from the X-Division Champion. You have to believe that Nelly would have his eye on that belt.
Eric Hardy: Not true. I talked with Nelly, he says that he’s just here to wrestle. Titles are just unimportant to him.
Willy Carter: What a weirdo.
AJ blows off the heat he’s getting and goes back to work on Nelly. Nelly is quick as he grabs AJ’s arm and tosses him with an arm drag. Then before AJ can even get his bearings back Nelly hits AJ with a spinning neck breaker. Nelly grabs the far leg and tries for a pin fall.
1.…2.….
But AJ kicks out before three. Both AJ and Nelly get up to there feet and they lock up in the center of the ring. AJ tries to hit the go behind but Nelly reverses it and goes behind himself. He tries to lock AJ in the Dragon Suplex but AJ fights out of it and shoves Nelly stumbling forward. Nelly keeps the momentum going though and springboards back at AJ but the X-Division champion see’s it coming and he ducks out of the way and Nelly crashes and burns. Nelly climbs back to his feet only to get dropped by an “AJ-Guri”
Eric Hardy: You have to admit, this Nelly Angel is impressive.
Willy Carter: And you have to admit that shot made Nelly see stars.
AJ smirks with delight as he looks at Nelly barely moving on the ground. He struts around a bit before finally taking the cover. The ref drops down for the count.
1.……..2.………
Eric Hardy: Nelly with the shoulder up?
Willy Carter: Why can’t this guy just quit while he’s behind?
AJ is shocked that Nelly kicked out. He argues with the ref a bit and the ref assures him it wasn’t three. Upon turing around Nelly catches AJ with a snap hurricanrana. The crowd oohs with the move and then, Nelly runs over to the ropes and springboards off again. It’s a Lionsault and….
…..AJ gets his knees up. Nelly bounces off the kneecaps of AJ and Phoenix nips up. He moves some hair out of his face and motions for Nelly to turn around. And when he does…..BOOM. Sammaels Wish!
Eric Hardy: AJ hit his finisher. There it is.
Willy Carter: Ha Ha! I told you.
1.…..2.……3!
Amber Ashe: Here is your winner, The X-Division Champion……A.J PHEONIX!!!!!!!
Eric Hardy: Spectacular showing by Nelly Angel but AJ was just too much from him tonight.
Willy Carter: That’s what happens when you mess with an Empire member.
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
( Backstage. Dylan Phoenix and Chris Mercury are headed to their locker room. They open the door to find the entire place ripped to pieces. Warren Suffering and Lord Dominicus/Rob Diamond stand there. Rob's hands are on his hips. Fallen Perfection look like their about to flip out. )
Rob: WHERE IS HE!?
Dylan: Who? Your stupid puppet? Dude, give him the puppet.
Chris: No, it's mine, screw him.
Rob: Screw me? I'M THE DARK LORD OF NCW!!!!
( Rob and Warren make their move and go in to attack Dylan and Chris. Dylan makes pretty quick work of Warren with a few hard right hands and a DDT on the floor. Rob and Chris are just going crazy slamming each other against the lockers and into the wall. Rob pushes Chris off and spears him hard. He turns around and Dylan swings a chair, but Rob drops down and low blows Dylan, Warren comes from behind and drops Dylan with a Suffering Death Drop. Chris mean while moves a ceiling tile and pulls Tex down. Rob turns in time to see his beloved puppet before howling at the top of his lungs. The General followed by Security bust into the room and pull Rob and Warren back and pressure them against the wall. Chris pulls Dylan up and they both back out of the room. )
Rob: YOU'LL RUE THE DAY YOU TOOK MY PUPPET!!!![color=red]
( Fade back to ring side. )
We come back to Eric and Willy and #1 by Nelly is fading out and the nCw World Champion, Steve Awesome is pulling up a chair next to Willy Carter.
Willy Carter: “Eric, stand up, the champ is here.”
Eric Hardy: I’ll do no such thing. I don’t care if the big cheater is here.
Steve Awesome: Eric, normally I’d punch you, but it’s your job to be an asshat.
Eric Hardy: At least I don’t have to cheat at it. I’m an asshat pure and simple.
Willy Carter: Hardy, SUSH! (To awesome) “I’m sorry champ, just let me know if that asshat offends you.”
Steve Awesome: No it’s cool, Willy. Eric, you call what I did “cheating” but I call it….smart business tactics. The Empire is staging a Corporate Takeover of nCw. You can get to the top by going the whole “Love, Honor, Respect” way but that takes forever. So we made a business move. We utilize strategy. You wanna beat a man? Exploit his weakness. He don’t have one? You Make One. It’s not rocket science.
Willy Carter: Make’s sense to me.
Eric Hardy: Oh, of course it does. So why even have a title match at Road to the Gold if your just going to cheat to win like you did at Battle Grounds?
Steve Awesome: “I didn’t cheat. Kole and The Ace interrupted the match, along with Adam Knite. I just took advantage of circumstance. I don’t NEED to cheat to beat anybody, Hardly. It’s just quicker that way.”
Eric Hardy: Well if that isn’t a load of garbage….
Steve Awesome: Look, Ferret….
Eric Hardy: It’s Eric.
Steve Awesome: Whatever. I’m not here to argue with you. I’m just here to scope out the possible competition. Is that okay with you?”
Eric Hardy: Fine by me.
The opening of "Move" by Thousand Foot Krutch blares over the PA system and the fans begin the cheer loudly. A spotlight shines on the stage with a glow as Philip Burns is being raised from a hidden hole in the stage; He is wearing a red jacket that hangs all the way to below his knees with his logo on the back. He is facing the ring but his gaze is fixed on the floor. When he is fully raised, The News comes from behind the normal entrance area and removes The Burnings jacket. Phil throws one fist in the air to pose for the audience in attendance. A camera zooms in on his face and he points to it and winks at the people at home. He walks to the ring and up the steps before getting in. The News takes his place at ringside.
He walks to the center of the ring and poses in signature style, the fans on their feet. He throws his t-shirt to the crowd and waits in the corner.
Eric Hardy: “Here’s a fun fact. Phil Burns was actually a participant in the first Road to the Gold tournament. He made it to the final four!
Steve Awesome: Yeah, but he didn’t win it. So, I don’t know why you’d bring that up?
Willy Carter: Yeah, that’s useless knowledge. Your boring our world champion Hardly.
The arena lights go black as the guitar chords of the song "Hatebreeder" by the Misfits begins to play over the speaker. After the initial lyrics play a single red spotlight falls from the ceiling and Xander steps from the backstage area rocking his head gently to the beat. After standing in the entranceway he sprints to the ring and slides under the bottom rope. He walks to a corner and sits on the ground awaiting the bell.
Willy Carter: Say champ, what do you think it would be like to face this guy?
Steve Awesome: I’d say it would be…interesting…to say the least. He calls himself the “hate breeder”? What? The hell does that even mean?
Willy Carter: “I didn’t know hate could breed. How can you tell if hate is male or female?
Steve Awesome: Who knows.
Burns and Xander lock up in the middle of the ring and Xander shows off his brute strength by shoving Phil right on his head to start the match.
Willy Carter: Xander is strong!
Steve Awesome: “Yeah, he could be the one to go all the way.
Eric Hardy: Why don’t you go break his leg just in case…..
Steve Awesome: Good idea. Right after I brake your jaw.
Phil gets up from the ground and rushes back in towards Xander and he gets met with a big boot. Phil drops back down to the mat.
Eric Hardy: Well Phil isn’t doing so hot is he?
Steve Awesome: Chyeah. You may as well call him “The Warming”.
Phil climbs back to his feet and comes flying in with right hands. They take Xander off his balance and Burns whips him to the ropes. Xander comes back and eats a back elbow.
Steve Awesome: OH MY GOD! HE HIT AN ELBOW!
Willy Carter: WHAT?! Where?
Xander gets back to his feet and serves Burns a raging uppercut that knocks Burns cross eyed for a few seconds. Long enough for Xander to load Burns up and drop him with a nice backbreaker. Burns bounces off his knee and lands on the mat
Eric Hardy: Ouch!
Steve Awesome: You may as well call him, The “Luke-Warming”
Willy Carter: Oh man…your so funny.
Xander drops down and grabs Burns head and drags him up to a standing base. Xander shoves Burns into a corner and looks to put his shoulder into him, but Phil throws his boot up into Xander’s face. Xander stumbles back and Burns hops onto the second rope and shoots off with a bull dog.
Eric Hardy: There we go. Burns turning it on now.
Steve Awesome: “FLAME ON!”
Willy Carter: Seriously…he kills me.
Burns looks to latch on the camel clutch but Xander powers out. Xander flings some elbows and loosens Burnsy’s grip. Burns lets go, holding his jaw and Xander climbs to his feet and just DRILLS his head into the skull of Burns.
Eric Hardy: Now that’s using your head!
Steve Awesome: ……
Willy carter: That wasn’t funny. Quit trying to be funny. This is a serious match.
Xander drops down and pins Burns.
1.….2.…...
Steve Awesome: So close.... or not really... whatever.
But Burns gets his shoulder up. Xander reaches down to pull Burning back to his feet but Burning has had enough and lays an elbow into the stomach of Xander. Xander bends down and Burning takes him by the head and hits a big running bull dog. Burning gets to his feet and hits the ropes and comes off with a springboard moonsault and stays on top for the cover 1....2... but Xander just gets his shoulder off the mat. Burning gets up and waits for Xander to hit his feet and as Xander grabs the rope to pull himself to his feet but Phillip Burns comes rushing in with a high kick that catches Xander right under the arm in the ribs! Xander lets go of the rope and falls back to one knee holding his side and drags him by the back of he head to the middle of the ring where he stiffly kicks Famularo right in the spine. Burning wraps his arms around Xander and pulls him to his feet, Burning pulls Xander up and hits a bridgeing german suplex, . 1....2... but again Xander just gets the shoulder up.
Steve Awesome: Well... that was less than “Awesome”
Eric Hardy: Maybe that should be Burning's nickname “Less than Awesome” Phillip Burns?
Steve Awesome: That would just be idiotic Derek.
Eric Hardy: ERIC!
Willy Carter: Who cares.
Eric Hardy: HEY!
{Burning rolls over and pushses himself back to his feet as does Xander. Burning kicks Xander in the stomach just as he's back to his feet, but no, Xander grabs Burning's foot in mid kick. Xander spins Burning around fast throwing his foot to the side and takes him from behind, lifting him up looking for the metal health, but Burning comes through and flips backwards landing on his feet. as Xander gets back to his feet, Burning takes him from behind and hits the Burn Notice! Burning covers. 1....2....3!
Eric Hardy: Wow! Out of nowhwere Burning somehow pulls out this win and advances!
Steve Awesome: Good for him, but I have a feeling that I won't have to be watching any tape on this guy....
Willy Carter: Why is that?
Steve Awesome: I'm willing to bet my left testicle that he doesn't make it past the next round, that's why.
Eric Hardy: Pretty confident I see.
Steve Awesome: You see this belt I have, yeah I have confidence.
{We cut to commercial as Burning has his armed raised in the air.}
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
( Recorded earlier in the day: Xavier Williams is just arriving to the arena, he's getting out his Impala with his bag. Xavier turns from his car and heads to wards the entrance. Before he can open the door, Angel does and steps outside. The two of them have a quick stare down before Angel speaks. )
Angel: X... Xavier, I need to talk to you.
Xavier: Then speak, never stopped you before.
( Angel smiles at the small jab from Xavier. )
Angel: Look man, Social Distortion is dead, I'm not trying to throw it in your face or anything, but lets just be honest with each other, I doubt your going to carry on with Rob and that other guy.
( Xavier seems to contemplate this. )
Angel: Kole is planning something, I don't know what. Maybe it's this revolution we keep hearing about, maybe not. But he's planning something, and no matter how I look at it, he's got the numbers. Everyone in nCw are at each others throats and mean while the Corporate Empire is running wild...
Xavier: Angel, if your asking me to join the Social Enemies, the answer is no.
( Xavier tries to go past Angel, but Angel blocks his path. )
Angel: Dammit, will you listen to me? I'm not asking you to join, but it's obvious you and I have nothing left to prove to each other. What I'm asking you for is to watch my back and I'll watch yours. That's it. Your on their hit list as much as I am, your as big of a threat as I am. One of us is going to win this tournament and fact is Steve is afraid of both of us. Their all afraid of both of us.
( Xavier doesn't answer right away. He looks at Angel, who has his right hand extended to him. )
Xavier: You know what, you might be right, and you might be wrong... but for your well being, you better be right.[color=red]
( Xavier goes past Angel without shaking his hand and heads inside. Fade out. )
{When we come back JackHammer, Sexy Jason, and Pure Innovation are all in the ring.
Eric Hardy: Welcome back fans, up next we'll get to see if Jack Hammer and Sexy Jason can coexist as a team
Willy Carter: I'm sorta betting they won't.
Eric Hardy: I'm leaning towards agreeing with you there Willy.
{Jack Hammer and Sexy Jason are arguing about who will be the first person in the ring, and finally JackHammer concedes and climbs to the apron. Jason and Jack Flint beginning the match. Jason and Flint lock up in the middle of the ring but Jason brings a knee up into the stomach of Flint! Jason takes the head of Flint in his palm and shoves him hard to the ground. Jason throws his arms up and begins flexing as Flint rolls backwards and back to his feet. Jason kisses his biceps as Flint looks confused.}
Eric Hardy: Look at Sexy Jason just mocking Trent
{JackHammer climbs into the ring and turns Jason around and the two begin arguing, with JackHammer pointing at the two opponants on the opposing team.}
Eric Hardy: What is going here?
Willy Carter: Looks like Hammer wants Jason to quit showing off and focus on the match.
Eric Hardy: I can't disagree with him there.
{Sexy Jason shoves JackHammer and sends him into the corner but from behind he is rolled up in a school boy. 1...2...but Sexy Jason manages to kick out. Jason spins back to his feet and looks up at JackHammer who smiles back at Jason.}
Eric Hardy: These two definetly dislike each other... I can tell you that.
Willy Carter: No doubt about that.
{Sexy Jason gets back to his feet and charges at Flint who ducks under a clothesline attempt from Jason and runs to the ropes and bounces off he comes back and as Jason turns around hits a big cross body that bring both men down. Flint stays on top of Jason and goes for the cover 1....2... but again Jason is able to get his shoulder off the mat.}
Eric Hardy: Jason looks very frustrated at the moment.
Willy Carter: He sure does, he needs to get his head into the match.
{Flint gets back to his feet and waits for Jason to get back up, but instead Jason rolls out of the ring and begins walk around on the outside. In the ring his teammate and his competition look confused.}
Willy Carter: Now what is he doing Hardy?
{The referee begins counting Jason out. 1.....2.....3...}
Eric Hardy: I have no idea, but the referee has begun his count, he needs to get back in the ring.
Willy Carter: You know... I don't think he has any intention of getting back to the ring.
.....4....
{Willy is right as Sexy Jason begins walking up the ramp and flexing his muscles to the crowd. And blowing kisses to the females.}
Eric Hardy: JackHammer isn't going to like this.
{Eric is also right as JackHammer jumps off the apron and begins running up the ramp.
5......6......7
Eric Hardy: This is crazy... Pure Innovation doesn't know what to do.
{JackHammer meets Sexy Jason half way up the ramp and the two begin exchanging blows.}
. ..8....9....10
Eric Hardy: The referee is calling for the bell... Sexy Jason just gave his team the loss by being counted out!
Willy Carter: And these two are going right at each other here!
{Hammer takes Jason by the head and raises a knee driving it right into the stomach of Jason. Hammer takes his hair and drags him up the ramp and slams him into the wall on each side of the entrance, before security and Bob Mailville run out.}
Eric Hardy: Well fans, while we're cleaning up this mess, we're going to take a quick commercial break.
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
The arena is still buzzing from the night's events, the hubbub of the crowd settling slightly, the audience waiting for the next event. Once again, #1 by Nelly is fading in the background and Steve Awesome is sitting down at ringside.
Eric Hardy: “Welcome back…”champ”.
Steve Awesome: Thanks.
Eric Hardy: I was being sarcastic.
Steve Awesome: So was I.
Amber Ashe: The following contest is a Round To The Gold First Round Match, scheduled for one fall...
Then suddenly a familiar drumline rips out through the PA, the crowd cheering as white lights in the arena start flashing, the Tron showing Jack as he leans against his 911, grinning confidently, occasionally strobing with his name in bold letters and shots of him flying through the air or delivering a Charger or Mustang from his previous matches. A lairy British voice can be heard shouting out over it, the drums still crashing away.
We put this festival on you b******s, with alot of love!
We worked for one year for you pigs!
And you want to break our walls down and destroy us?!
Well you go to hell!
With that, a British Invasion fuzzed up riff breaks through, just as Jack Hammond strides through with a confident grin, the lights still flashing above him and images of his high-flying antics from previous matches play on Tron as he observes the cheering crowd, shrugging before walking down the ramp towards the ring, occasionally delivering a couple of friendly high-fives to nearby audience members who reach out towards him.
Amber Ashe: Introducing first, from Birmingham, England...weighing 150 pounds...JACK HAMMOND!
He jumps onto the ring apron before hopping over the top rope, wheeling about, yelling at the crowd, mounting the second turnbuckle to look around the arena. He pulls off his 'How Hard Can It Be?' t-shirt, tossing it into the crowd, before hopping down to the canvas and limbering up in the ring, waiting for his opponent.
Hardy: A huge opportunity for Jack here tonight...
Carter: No kidding, how huge an upset would it be if Jack pulled it off here tonight?
Steve Awesome: Look at this guy. He’s tinier then my little sister, and he actually likes being called “The Hamster”? Definitely wouldn’t be cool enough to come to my club.
Eric Hardy: Well good thing this isn’t a popularity contest.
Steve Awesome: Good thing your not a popularity contest.
Eric Hardy: That didn’t even make sense.
Steve Awesome: You didn’t even make sense.
Willy Carter: Champ. Your charisma leaks through the microphone.
As the opening guitar plays, the titantron shows a small white circle with the 'Spade' symbol within it move across the screen, then as it disappears a larger gun barrel appears from the right and moves with a silhouette of The Ace in it into the centre, the silhouette faces the camera draws a gun and fires. The bullet heads towards the screen before shattering a Jack of Hearts. Huge pyro explodes either side of the ramp as cards begin to fall from the rafters. The lyrics to 'You Know My Name' by Chris Cornell begin as The Ace appears on stage.
Amber Ashe: And his opponent, representing The Corporate Empire, also hailing from Birmingham England...weighing in at 246 pounds...THE ACE!
The titantron shows The Ace delivering Ace-Plants to Phillip Burns and Showtyme. The Ace walks down the ramp through the shower of falling cards and at the bottom of the ramp the cards stop falling as The Ace confidently struts over to the steel steps. He climbs them and then asks the referee to part the ring ropes for him as The Ace steps through them. He walks over to the adjacent turnbuckle, climbing the second rope. He raises both arms in the air. The Ace then climbs down an he walks to the middle of the ring as the song fades...
Carter: I'm not a betting man, but I was, my money would be on this man...
Hardy: If he wins here tonight, he's one step closer to making sure the World Heavyweight Championship stays with The Corporate Empire. How bout it Champ? Ready to face another one of your “best friends”?
Steve Awesome: “Hey Hardly, at least I have friends.
Willy Carter: OH SNAPS! He got you good Eric.
Hammond steps up to The Ace in the middle of the ring who just shrugs and grins, shoving the smaller man down and laughing as the crowd boo...the bell rings...as The Ace begins stomping away at Hammond...
Hardy: Ace is certainly confident here tonight...
Carter: And he has every right to be...
Steve Awesome: because he’s The Ace and my tag team partner.
The Ace drags Hammond back to his feet and delivers a slap to the face, The Ace tries for a second slap but Hammond grabs The Ace's wrist as the crowd cheer, Hammond twists it into an arm wrench and drives the point of his elbow down into The Ace's forearm.
Carter: Looks like The Ace was going to slap the taste right out of Hammond's mouth there...
Hardy: But Jack had other ideas...
Steve Awesome: You’d figure “running away” would be one of those ideas.
The Ace holds his forearm for a moment, but that's all it takes for the quicker Hammond to deliver a standing dropkick to the side The Ace's face. Jack not wanting to waist his opportunity quickly follows up with a Senton Splash to the grounded Ace and hooks the leg...1...2...The Ace kicks out.
Hardy: So close for Hammond there, looking to finish this one off quickly...
The Ace seems frustrated now as he gets back to his feet and delivers a stiff clothesline to Hammond. He then kicks Hammond in the back of the head and drives a knee into the young stars face. The Ace then drops down to his knees and begins delivering piston like right hands to Hammond's face.
Carter: Now the former Xtreme Champion is just annoyed.
Hardy: And that's bad news for Hammond.
Steve Awesome: Look at Ace bust combos all over Jacks dome. You know I taught him that.
Hardy: Yeah, Im sure.
The Ace picks a woozy Hammond up and whips him across the ring, driving the Hamster down to the mat with an impactful neckbreaker on his rebound. The Ace covers...1...2...Hammond kicks out.
Hardy: Hammond showing great resiliency here.
Carter: He may be small but he's got heart.
Steve Awesome: “Heart? That’s just a term we people with talent use to make the losers feel better. For example, Eric Hardy may be ugly but at least he’s got heart.
Eric Hardy: Go die.
Steve Awesome: Get laid.
The Ace wastes little time in grabbing Hammond's leg and turning him on his belly looking for an Ankle Lock, after a few moments, he has it locked in and The Hamster is in the middle of the ring, seemingly with nowhere to go.
Carter: This could be it...Hammond's not getting out of this.
Hardy: It looks like The Ace just wants to break Hammond's ankle...
Steve Awesome: How’d you figure that out Hardly? Maybe because he locked in an ankle lock?
The referee gets down on his knees asking Jack if he wants to give it up, but Jack shakes his head, inspired by the crowd's support and begins crawling on his elbows towards the ropes as The Ace stands up increasing the pressure...The Ace shakes his head and drags Hammond back to the centre of the ring. Hammond somehow manages to turn onto his back and kicks The Ace away with his free leg. The Ace stumbles back and falls through the middle rope onto the outside as Hammond uses this time to recouperate. The referee begins his count.
1...2...3...4...5...Hammond gets back to his feet and tries to shake the feeling back into his leg...6...Hammond shakes his head, saying he doesn't want to win like this...7...Hammond backs up a few steps seeing The Ace standing up against the barricade...8...Hammond goes airbourne with a spectacular suicide dive to the outside, forcing the referee to restart his count, as The Ace moves out of the way at the last second, leaving Jack to collide head first into the barricade.
1...2...3...4...The Ace drags the crumpled Hammond back to his feet and whips him into the steel steps with such force that Hammond catches his knee as he topples over them....5...6...7...The Ace wanders over rather casually and throws Hammond back into the ring as the referee reaches 8...The Ace slides in and tries for the quick cover...1...2...Hammond barely gets a shoulder up...
Carter: I thought it was over right there...
Steve Awesome: Why would he kick out? Looks like the Hamster fell off the wheel.
Hardy: Hammond perhaps showing the world why he deserves his spot in this tournament here tonight...
The Ace pulls a hobbling Hammond back to his feet, Hammond tries a kick to the gut but The Ace catches it, smirking...The Ace yells 'YOUR FAVOURITE PET HAMSTER IS DEAD, NCW!' to the crowd as they boo mercilessly...this gives Hammond enough time to deliver an enziguri with his injured leg to the back of The Ace's head. The Ace drops down immediately but so too does Hammond, unable to capitalize...
Hardy: My god, Jack just took Ace down, injured leg and all!
Carter: But he can't capitalize on it...
Steve Awesome: Hey, what if Ace got his screw loose and he started thinking he was a dog?
Willy Carter: That would certainly put a strain on his relationship.
1...2...3...4...Hammond starts to stir first and manages to crawl over and turn The Ace onto his back, Jack slumps an arm over...1...
Hardy: Could this be?
2...
Carter: Will Hammond deliver the upset he promised?
The Ace rolls a shoulder out...
Hardy: So close!
Carter: And yet so far...
Steve Awesome: Okay Ace, quit playing around and end this thing.
Both men slowly get back to their feet, the frustration evident on Hammond's face as he limps towards The Ace right into a superkick from the former Xtreme Champion...The Ace goes for the cover, hooking the leg...1...2...Hammond kicks out! The crowd go nuts and start chanting 'Let's go Hamster. let's go!'
Hardy: Unbelievable!
Carter: How the hell did he manage that?
Steve Awesome: I’m not even sure.
The Ace is irate and can't believe it and so goes to argue with the referee about it, meanwhile Jack has recovered enough and as The Ace turns around, he is nailed with a perfect Spear...Hammond quickly spots this as his chance to climb the turnbuckle...
Hardy: This is a huge risk...
Carter: Unless it pays off...
Hammond hits the Top Gear to a fallen Ace with the precision of a marksman as the crowd go nuts, but instead of going for the cover, Hammond waits in an opposite corner to where The Ace is down, stalking him for The Mustang...The Ace slowly gets to his feet as Hammond charges, jumps up but is instead caught into a quick powerbomb....The Ace drives Jack into the mat with such force that Jack flips onto his belly from the impact...The Ace smiles as the crowd boo...
Hardy: Shades of Picture Perfect here...
Carter: Without the barb wire this time though...
Steve Awesome: Woo. That power bomb was freaking ruthless. Ball game for Hammond there.
The Ace quickly rolls Jack over and goes for the cover...1...
Hardy: This has got to be it...
2...
Carter: It's over...
Hammond, being close enough to them, grabs the bottom rope...the referee sees it and tells Ace who is in shock...
Steve Awesome: HE GOT THE ROPE?
Hardy: It's NOT over yet...
Carter: Damn...this kid really wants to advance...
Hardy: It could be his night...
The Ace pulls Hammond up and drags him away from the ropes, The Ace kicks him in the gut and signals for The Upper Hand and hits it...The Ace follows up with a pin...1...2...Hammond this time rolls a shoulder out...
Hardy: Amazing effort by both men here tonight...
Carter: They both know what's at stake here...
Steve Awesome: There inevitable defeat at Road to the Gold?
The Ace is in utter disbelief and taps the mat with both hands in frustration as Hammond slowly gets to his feet, The Ace is on his hands and knees stalking his opponent with a wide eyed desperation....The Ace waits and then hits a quick, sudden impactful Reversal of Fortune to a groggy Hammond and hooks the far leg...1...2...3...
Hardy: Ace with a desperation move there...
Carter: And just that suddenly, Hammond's dreams of advancing are crushed...
Steve Awesome: That’s the ball game.
The crowd boo as The Ace springs to his feet laughing at the fallen Hammond...
Amber Ashe: And here is your win -
T he Ace grabs the microphone from Amber as the crowd boo...
The Ace: SHUT UP, YOU PEOPLE NEED TO RESPECT ME BECAUSE I AM SIMPLY...BETTER THAN ALL OF YOU...
The Ace: I told you that you're pet hamster was dead...and there he is dead!
*The camera focuses on an unconscious Hammond before focusing back on The Ace...*
The Ace: And dead things need to be buried, they have no place in my ring...
*The Ace kicks Hammond under the bottom rope to the floor outside*
The Ace:I told you there can only be one Ace in this business...and here I am...and at Road To The Gold in two weeks I will prove it once again when I -
*The Ace stops speaking when he notices his partner Steve Awesome, world title on his shoulder, stand up from the announce table and clap a slow arrogant clap.
Hardy: Business could pick up here...
Carter: Can you imagine a Smokin' Aces final?
Steve raises the title up in the air to a chorus of boos as The Ace leans over the top rope staring at his best friend, not pleased about the interruption as Steve just smirks....*
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
{we come back from Commercial break with Jack Hammond walking backstage with his head lowered, breathing hard from his valiant effort just a few moments ago. Hammond walks past AJ Phoenix who is standing against his locker room door with the Xdivision title over one shoulder.}
AJ Phoenix: So, just didn't have what it takes tonight huh? Must suck realizing that after all your work, you just weren't better than the Corporate Empire.
{Hammond looks up and gives AJ a hard stare before shaking off what he said and just continuing along his way.}
AJ Phoenix: What? No answer? No reply? You just going to walk away and forget what I said... that's fine.... just like a true loser.
{Hammond stops and his head raises, he suddenly turns around and jumps AJ Phoenix, Mounting him on the ground delivering blow after blow to his face. AJ shields his face but Hammond keeps attacking. Hammond gets up and helps Phoenix to his feet by pulling him up by his hair. Hammond slams him face first into the brick wall and AJ comes flying across the hall way to his locker room door. Hammond picks the Xdivision title off the ground and leaps and shoves it right into the forehead of AJ Phoenix. Phoenix falls to the ground in pain as Hammond stands over him.}
Jack Hammond: You and your buddies think you can just go around doing whatever you want?! Well, guess what... I'm not standing for it, if you want me, if you think I'm not worthy fine... I'll just prove to you.... and everyone, what I'm really made of.... you got that?
{Jack Hammond smiles as he turns and heads back down the hall and we go back to ringside..}
Eric Hardy: Welcome back fans, and it looks like Jack Hammond may have just been pushed to the limit.
Willy Carter: Wow.... he showed a lot of fire there... he gave one hell of a match against the Ace and didn't like kindly to Phoenix's mocking of him.
Eric Hardy: I don't think I'd push Hammond's buttons anytime soon if I were somebody in the back.
Willy Carter: I completely agree... completely.
Eric Hardy: Well Willy, with that out of the way, you know what's next?
Willy Carter: Apple Pie!?
Eric Hardy: uh.... no..... Talon versus Derek Sitar.
Willy Carter: Oh.... close enough isn't it?
Eric Hardy: It's not close at all you jackass!
A red strobe floods the arena as “Rain Wizard” by Black Stone Cherry blasts. Spotlights swirl around as the strobe dies off after "HERE COMES THE RAIN" is shouted. Soon, a slow and arrogant walk through the curtain, and Derek Sitar comes out with an arrogant smirk painted on his face. He stops midway down the ramp, looking to his right, slowly turning his head to the left, then shakes his head as he continues his walk. Derek comes to the steel steps and walks up them with such confidence in his stride. He steps in under the top rope, standing straight up and looking into the sea of people that boo him with a smirk. He walks over to the turnbuckle directly down from the stairs and climbs to the middle turnbuckle, slightly tilting his upper body, puts his fist together so his thumbs touch, and points out his index fingers. He hops off the turnbuckle and walks to the center of the ring, finding the hard camera and does the same pose. Soon thereafter, Derek stands in the corner, waiting.
Eric Hardy: This is a huge match for the ever impressive Derek Sitar, who takes on his toughest challenge to date, against one half of the skyslayers.
The thundering guitars of Arch Enemy echo through the arena halls. The crowd erupts in a chorus of cheers and raised devil horns. Talon emerges from the back, stopping at the top of the ramp to observe the crowd.)
"Since the day that you were born..."
"The wheels are in motion..."
"Turning ever faster..."
"Play your part in the big machine..."
"The stage is set..."
"The road is chosen..."
"Your fate.."
"Be ordained..."
"We are watching you..."
"Every step of the way!!"
(Talon assumes a boxing stance and lets loose a flurry of rights and lefts. The uppercut signals the pyro, which goes off behind him in a loud roar. He heads for the ring, giving the fans on the way their thrill of touching hands with their hero.)
"Never too late.."
"To stand your ground.."
"Revolution.."
"Begins!"
(Talon slides in the ring, climbs the far turnbuckle and takes off his hat. He takes a sharpie from his pocket, signs the hat and then flings it into the crowd. He drops off the turnbuckle and gets ready for war.)
Eric Hardy: There has to be much on the mind of Talon, having to common enemies wanting his and Falcons tag team titles.
Derek Sitar and Talon lock up, as both men begin to exchange forearms while in a lockup, Sitar then quickly nails a Arm Drag, Talon gets up, then nails a Drop Toe Hold, followed by a Legdrop to the back of the head. Talon goes to pick Sitar up and whips him into the ropes, however Sitar reverses it, sending Talon off the ropes instead, before waiting for him to come back before nailinga Leg Lariat.
Eric Hardy: What an impressive Leg Lariat by the Young Sitar, who looks more and more impressive each week.
Sitar smiles, and pulls Talon up, who manages to use Sitar own force against him, and drives him down with a Complete Shot, before quickly pulling Sitar up and hitting a snap Suplex…However the fans begin to boo loudly as Lance Ryan comes running to the ring with a steel chair.
Willy Carter: Yes…Lance is here
Eric Hardy: There is no reason for him to be out here.
Lance Ryan slides into the ring, with a chair as Norman Dafoe has no choice but to call for the bell, Lance goes to hit Talon, however Talon quickly blocks it, with a kick to the midsection, and goes to pick up the chair, Talon goes to wind up and swings, but Lance ducks, as Derek Sitar takes the chairshot instead, Talon looks upset at himself, however he is quickly met with a Roadblock by Lance, nearly breaking Talon in half….Lance picks up the chair, and slams it several times into the back of Talon…Suddenly his tag team partner Falcon runs down with a chair of his own…Lance smiles, and retreats…happy he did his job, as Falcon quickly goes to check on Talon.
Eric Hardy: I can’t believe I ever believed in Lance Ryan…He just makes me sick.
Willy Carter: Calling this event, next to you, makes me sick.
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
Eric Hardy: Now we'll find out who will be the third man to advance in the 2008 Road to the Gold tournament. Chris Phere or Xavier Williams.
Willy Carter: I'll bet I can name two people excited to see this match.
Eric Hardy: And who might those be?
Willy Carter: Mrs. Phere and Mrs. Williams
Steve Awesome: That's where your wrong Willy, not even their mothers care about this match.
Willy Carter: ....Burn..
Eric Hardy: What?
Steve Awesome: Nevermind, Eric.
(“Given Up” by Linkin Park begins to blare over the PA as the crowd come to their feet and begin to applaud the exciting entrance of the NEW High Flyer of nCw, Chris Phere! Phere pops his head through the curtain as the crowd gets even louder as he leaps up to the edge of the stage and holds up his arms and then sprints towards the ring where he slides under the ropes and climbs up on the nearest turnbuckle holding up his arms.)
Eric Hardy: Sampson has been bound and determined to put Phere through the ringer. I guess now this is his reward.
Steve Awesome: I wouldn't call going through hell to get his ass kicked by me a reward Hardy.
"You need people like me. You need people like me so you can point your f**kin' fingers and say, "That's the bad guy." So... what that make you? Good? You're not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie. Me, I don't have that problem. Me, I always tell the truth. Even when I lie. So say good night to the bad guy! Come on. The last time you gonna see a bad guy like this again, let me tell you. Come on. Make way for the bad guy. There's a bad guy comin' through! Better get outta his way! "
(And with that "A Bid Farewell" by Killswitch Engage hits, and the arena lights go off, matching the beat to the song. Xavier steps out on the stage, his hoodie over his head, and his skull-mouthed bandana over his mouth. He walks down the ramp, he gaze focused on the ring. He slides underneath the bottom rope and rolls to the middle of the ring, where is on one knee, his head bowed. "I Will Bid... Farewell" hits and he pounds his fists into the mat and stands up and holds his arms in an 'X' formation. The crowd giving him heat, he takes off his hoodie and takes off his bandana. His smirk on his face, as the lights return to normal.)
Eric Hardy: And here he is, two time X Division Champion, Xavier Williams.
Willy Carter: If you look up the word advantage in the dictionary, this man's picture will be there.
Steve Awesome: More impressive than Phere, less impressive than a rock.
Eric Hardy: Do you ever have anything nice to say about anyone?
Steve Awesome: Sure. I compliment myself all the time.
(Xavier and Phere size each other up a moment, then lock up. Phere grabs X in a headlock. Xavier shoots him off and drops down for a back drop. Phere counters with a kick, then runs for a clothesline. Xavier hops back dropping onto hands as Phere runs over him, in the same motion X kicks himself back to his feet and nails Phere in the chest with a side kick as he bounces off the ropes. X goes to pick up Phere, but Phere punches him in the gut then grabs him around the neck and drops down in a sitting chinbuster. Phere pops back up to his feet and follows up with a front dropkick. Phere gets up, saluting the crowd. This gives Xavier enough time to get up and nail Phere from behind with a Russian Leg Sweep.)
Eric Hardy: You can see the motivation in both men. They want to win and they want it bad.
Willy Carter: Well gold does funny things to people. Just look what it did to..
(Cut to Awesome glaring at Willy Carter.)
Willy Carter: Errr.. uhhh.. Lance Ryan.
Eric Hardy: Nice save.
(Xavier follows with an arm lock, wrenching in and applying the pressure. Phere struggles for a second, but manages to get his foot on the bottom rope. X doesn't exactly let go when he's told. In fact, the ref gets to three before he does. Mailville gives Xavier a stern lecture, enough time to let Chris get up. Lecture over, Williams goes back on the attack. But gets a kick to the gut and a standing neckbreaker for his trouble. Phere checks on Williams, then climbs through the second rope and springboards off the rope into a body press. X gets the knees up and Phere bounces off onto the mat. Xavier gets up, waiting for the right moment. Phere slowly to his feet. X grabs him from behind, crossing both of the mans arms and slams him down with a straight jacket suplex.)
Eric Hardy: Xavier Williams showing that he hasn't lost a step since he lost the X title to AJ Phoenix.
Willy Carter: That maybe true, but he's going to need to step forward to win the Road to the Gold.
Steve Awesome: Let’s just hope his parole officer lets him compete next week.
(Xavier calmly measures up Phere, but as he moves in, Phere grabs both his legs and trips him then leaps and nails a double leg drop to the groin. He runs for the rope and nails a lionsaut. He holds for the cover..
1..
2..
Kick out at 2..
Undaunted, he attempts a second lionsault, but X is ready and rolls to the ropes, sliding under them to stand on the apron. Phere moves in and is met with an elbow to the face. X then leaps and takes Phere over the top rope with a hurricanrana. Both men out on the floor now. Phere slowly standing, he's grabbed by X and whipped into the stairs, but he holds on and reverses it, sending Williams crashing into the steel ring steps.)
Eric Hardy: That.. will leave a mark.
Steve Awesome: Couldn’t make him any uglier that’s for sure.
(Phere rolls Xavier back into the ring, the latter clutching his shoulder. Phere climbs the top rope, leaping as X gets to his feet and taking him back down again with a flying head scissors. Phere picks Williams up and delivers a kick to the gut, then bounces off the ropes for a scissors kick, but X turns and nails Phere with a devastating Pele kick.)
Eric Hardy: I've said it a thousand times, counter moves win wrestling matches.
Willy Carter: I've never heard you say that.
Eric Hardy: Because I say it in my head.
Willy Carter: Wait? You talk to yourself?
Steve Awesome: Yup that’s because he can’t get a girlfriend.
(Phere climbs into the corner to recover and shake off the cobwebs. X moves in, lifts him to the top rope, climbs up and hoists him up, planting him down with avalanche brainbuster. Xavier reclimbs the top rope and lands a well executed 450 splash. He holds for the pin.
1...
2...
Kick out at 2...
Phere stands, still shaken from what just happened. Xavier gives him no reprieve, lifting him up before he lays him out with the GEORGIA SCORCHER!)
Steve Awesome: Game, Set, Done.
(Xavier covers..
1...
2...
3!!!)
Amber Ashe: Here is your winner, Xavier Williams!
Eric Hardy: Just like that the straight edge crusader becomes the third man to advance here tonight.
Willy Carter: Phere gave it a ride, but it fell short at the warning track.
Steve Awesome: The KFC Gold Card holder advances? Jeeze, this thing just keeps getting easier and easier. I’m out.
Awesome sets up from the announce table and heads up the ramp. Xavier is already gone and Phere is still lying in the ring. He’s still a little groggy but he climbs to his feet with the help of the ropes. The crowd cheer his resiliency.
Eric Hardy: Well, Phere loses, but the fans still respect him.
Willy Carter: He’s a good wrestler. I don’t see why they wouldn….HEY!
From out of nowhere Derek Sitar comes sliding into the ring behind Phere. He’s totally unaware that Sitar is even there until he gets DROPPED by Sitar and his “Andreka” finisher. (Side fisherman neck drop) The crowd boos unmercifully as the fresh faced rookie and Corporate Empire member begins to drill punches into the face of Chris Phere.
Eric Hardy: What is the meaning of this? What is Derek Sitar doing?
Willy carter: Well…obviously, he’s beating the holy hell out of Chris Phere.
Eric Hardy: I know this….but why?
Phere’s eyes are starting glaze over as the punches to the head still continue from Derek Sitar. As this happens Brent Sampson comes running from the back and down to the ring.
Brent Sampson: STOP IT! STOP THAT RIGHT NOW!
The crowd cheer for Brent as he does the right thing.
Eric Hardy: Finally, let’s get some order here.
Brent quickly climbs up the stares and into the ring.
Brent Sampson: “Derek Sitar, stop right now!”
He screams into the mic as Sitar turns around to look Sampson.
Brent Sampson: Eh…on second thought….hit him again.
Eric Hardy: What?!?
Sitar grins an evil smirk and grabs Phere by the hair. He drags him to his feet and BOOM! Another Andreka from Derek Sitar. Proud of what he did, he leaves Phere on the mat, a bloody wreck. The crowd boos the two men in the ring.
Brent Sampson: I told you Phere. I told you that you didn’t belong here. Kelly Fox thought that you could handle the new wave of wrestling but I’m the head of talent relations for a damn reason! I could see your failure from a mile away, Chris. Pick him up!”
Sampson barks orders as Sitar hoists Phere up so that Sampson could look him in the eye. Phere is of course miles away but Sampson doesn’t care.
Brent Sampson: You got all excited when I put you in the Road to the Gold. Thoughts of winning the whole thing instantly filled up your head. Honestly? You thought you could win this tournament? What a joke. YOU’RE A JOKE!”
The crowd is just hating this right now. Nobody in the whole place isn’t booing.
Brent Sampson: “Welcome to nCw.”
And with that said Sitar lets him go and Phere slumps down onto the mat. Brent raises Sitars arm in the ring before they walk up the ramp together.
Eric Hardy: Can anybody tell me what the hell that was?
Willy Carter: I don’t know, but were going to need somebody out here to peel Chris Phere off the mat.
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
Eric Hardy: Welcome back fans, it's already been an amazing night and we still have arguably our two biggest matches left.
Willy Carter: That's right, Lance Ryan takes on Falcon and the final Road to the Gold first round! Ricky Johnson takes on Angel.
Eric Hardy: I'm on the edge of my seat Willy.
Willy Carter: I feel you Hardy, these fans are getting everything they could ask for tonight.
Eric Hardy: Without question.
{Immortal by Adema plays as the fans begin to cheer as Falcon makes his way to the ring. Falcon enters and awaits Lance Ryan to arrive.}
Eric Hardy: Falcon looks very determined right now.
Willy Carter: he's facing the two time nCw champion, I sure hope he's prepared and determined to win this match.
Eric Hardy: Good point Willy.
{The lights in the arena go pitch black so that nothing can be seen but a few asinine fans flashing their cameras into the darkness. Suddenly the sounds of murmuring peons is interrupted by “Hate me Now” by Nas hitting the PA System. The crowd immediately starts to boo loudly and clearly, So loud that the first words are almost indiscernible. Lance Ryan walks out onto the stage in all of his glory with the nCw title draped over his shoulder. He is wearing a very dressy shirt that is open to show off his physique. He simply stands at the top of the stage staring out at the ravenous fans. The only light in the arena is the spotlight that is shining on him}
It's been a long time, been a long time comin
Looks like the death of me now
But you know, there's no turning back now
This is what makes me - this is what I am
{The spotlight turns off and the arena is lit up by pyro falling like rain onto Lance as he spreads his arms out straight to the sides and the boos, as if possible, get even louder.}
It's a thin line between paper and hate
friends and snakes, growin’ old or an early grave
Hell or the pearly gates; I was destined to come
Predicted, blame God, he blew breath in my lungs
Second to none, wicked turn wives to widows
Shoot through satin pillows, the desolate one
Took a little time to claim my spot
Chairman of the board until this game stop, and I side with the Lord
Ride for the cause while drivin niggas shot at my doors
Plottin I'm sure to catch me with they glocks to my jaws
Tried, stickin me up, but I flipped on these ducks (you tried)
Instead of me, ambulances were picking them up (that's what you get)
People fear what they don't understand, hate what they can't conquer
Guess it's just the fury of man
Became a monster, on top of the world, never fallin
I'm as real as they come, from day one, forever ballin
C'mon
{Lance lowers his arms and starts walking down the ramp. He stops and jaws at a few fans along the way. He points at the title around his waist and is telling everyone that is listening to him that he is the champion and that he will make more money for this one match than they will make in their entire lives on welfare. Lance calmly walks over the to the ring steps and walks up onto the apron. He then stands on the apron leaning on the ropes and staring into the crowd with his arms again out to his sides. Some fans are throwing things in his general direction but he ignores it and moves to each side of the ring and strikes the same pose. He then enters the ring and lays the title flat on the mat and points down at it yelling “It’s all mine. I have it all. You all have nothing.”}
You can hate me now
I won't stop
I can't stop
You can hate me
I hate you too
You can hate me now..
You can hate me now..[/i]
Eric Hardy: And speaking of the devil, Lance Ryan has arrived.
Willy Carter: Can't wait, this is going to be good Hardy.
Eric Hardy: Luckily you won't have to wait much longer, because there's the bell. This match is ready to go.
Willy Carter: Yes.
{The match is under way as Lance Ryan charges Falcon hard and begins laying haymaker after haymaker sending Falcon rocking to one knee on the mat. Lance continues the punches as Falcon is shielding his face, Lance jumps and puts both feet forward and drives his heels right into the middle of Falcon's chest. Falcon crumbles forward in pain. Lance rolls over to his stomach and pushes himself up off the mat, he bends down and pulls Falcon back to his feet and Irish whips him hard into the corner. Falcon falls down to his backside as he grabs his back in pain and Ryan comes rushing in driving a knee and upper thigh right into the face of Falcon. Lance bends down and pulls Falcon back to his feet and lifts him into a sitting position on the top rope. Lance climbs up the ropes and stands in front of Falcon before wrapping his arms around his waist. Lance lifts and throws Falcon over with an overhead release belly to belly suplex from off the top! Falcon lands hard and Ryan immediately crawls over and throws his chest over Falcon's. 1....2.... but Falcon just gets his shoulder off the mat.}
Eric Hardy: Lance Ryan is tearing into Falcon right now.
Willy Carter: he sure is, he's been going right at Falcon from the opening bell... like a pitbull.
Eric Hardy: Ryan is a dangerous man when he sets his sights onto something.
Willy Carter: you've got that right.
{Ryan is back to his feet and continues his attack on Falcon by pulling him back to his feet and lifting and dropping him back down with a piledriver. Immediately Lance turns over and takes Falcon by the head and pulls him off the ground slightly, putting him in a sleeper hold. Lance wrenches the hold hard twisting into the neck of Falcon who is desperately trying to escape. Falcon manages to push himself back to a vertical base, bringing Lance with him using his legs. He begins throwing elbows into the side of Lance who lets go of the hold. Falcon spins around fast but turns right into a big lariat from Lance that sends Falcon hard onto the mat.}
Willy Carter: Ouch... just as Falcon begins to try and do soemthing, Lance Ryan brings him right back down.
Eric Hardy: Lance Ryan is just such a smart competitor, after Falcon broke through that hold Lance just waited for his opening and struck.
Willy Carter: Falcon's going to have his hands full tonight, I can see that already.
Eric Hardy: I will not argue against that one bit.
{Lance covers Falcon again 1..2... but again Falcon gets a shoulder off the mat. Lance pulls Falcon back to his feet, who can barely stand on his own power. Lance hold's Falcon by his hair and begins screaming something at him before he just reaches back and slaps Falcon back down to the mat. Falcon lays on the ground and Lance puts his hands around his throat and begins choking him. Falcon kicks his feet and struggles until the referee finally forces Ryan to break the move. Lance shoves the referee away and gets a finger point warning before refocusing on Falcon. Lance bends down to pulls Falcon back up but Falcon grabs Lance by the and head and rolls him up in a small package! Falcon 1....2.... but Lance breaks out of the pin hard. Both men roll over onto their knees facing the other.}
Eric Hardy: Falcon almost stole one there.
Willy Carter: He had to do something that's for sure. I think that came out of complete desperation.
Eric Hardy: I'll have to agree with you, Lance has just been all over Falcon early in this match.
Willy Carter: Maybe now Falcon can get something going.
Eric Hardy: Lets hope so.
{Falcon springs to his feet and runs towards Lance just as he gets to his and hits a spinning wheel kick catching Lance right in the chin as he stands up. Lance rolls over and pushes himself back up but he doesn't notice Falcon hit the ropes and comes back just as Ryan stands up Falcon catches him with a spinning headscissors takedown that flips Ryan back down the mat. Lance holds his back and again gets back to his feet but as soon as he does Falcon again takes advantage and kicks Lance right in the gut and hits a front sitdown facebuster! Falcon gets right back to his feet and runs to the ropes and srings up and connects with a springboard moonsault! Falcon stays on for the cover as the fans are going crazy. 1.....2.... but Lance just gets his shoulder off the mat!}
Willy Carter: I thought that was it right there Hardy!
Eric Hardy: It was so close. Falcon had turned the tables on Lance, but just couldn't keep him down long enough.
Willy Carter: So close, so close...
{Falcon slaps the mat but pushes himself back up and takes Lance by the head along with him. Falcon brings a knee up into the ribs of Ryan and then flips him over his shoulder with a hip toss. Falcon stomps on the chest of Ryan and then positions himself and hits a standing shooting star press and stays on top for the cover. 1.....2.... but again Ryan throws the shoulder up off the mat.}
Eric Hardy: And Falcon again almost picks up the win.
Willy Carter: he's getting close, he just needs to close this match out now.
{Lance rolls over and begins pushing himself up as Falcon is already back to his feet, Falcon jumps as Lance gets back up looking for a dropkick but Lance just dodges out of the way and throws Falcon down on his back. Lance waits and as Falcon turns around he takes a kick to the stomach and finds himself between Lance's legs who is going for an “End of an Era” when suddenly from the back runs Adam Knite!}
Eric Hardy: What is he doing out here!?
Willy Carter: I have no idea but he doesn't look happy!
{Knite jumps onto the apron but Lance drops Falcon and charges into the ropes sending Adam flying backwards off of them onto the floor. Below. Lance turns around to get back to the match but he is kicked in the stomach and hit with an Aerial Spike! Falcon covers, 1.....2....3!}
Eric Hardy: Falcon won!?
Willy Carter: Thanks to the interference from Adam Knite! Distracting Lance.
Eric Hardy: What is going on?
WIlly Carter: Don't look at me.
{As Immortal plays and Falcon has his armed raised into the air Knite is backing up up the ramp smiling and mocking Lance Ryan.}
{{COMMERCIAL BREAK}}
Eric Hardy: Fans Welcome back. Before the break you saw Adam Knite possibly costing Lance Ryan the match against Falcon.
Willy Carter: I've been told after the incident the two had to be separated by security backstage.
Eric Hardy: No surprised at all... These two have been all in each other's faces recently, and I think it's going to end badly.
Willy Carter: I agree, but the show must go on, as they say.
Eric Hardy: In deed.. up next we have the final Road to the Gold tournament match of the night.
Willy Carter: Will it be Ricky Johnson or Angel who fills the last spot?
Eric Hardy: It could go either way... but look who has finally taken his seat for this match.
Willy Carter: Welcome back to the booth Steve.
Steve Awesome: Face it, you two love it when I’m out here.
(The lights go out in the arena as the “Savior X “ logo appears on the screen, a giant red “X” with the word “Savior” written across the center of the “X.” Strobe lights begin to flash as Angel appears on the ramp in the “Jesus” pose.)
Go Home and Die!
( A wall of fire erupts behind Angel as I’m Back by Dope takes over the arena and over shadows the thousands of fans cheering. Angel is heading down the ramp, behind him a burning cross replaces his entrance video as the song begins to pick up. Angel reaches the ring now and runs up the steps. He looks around the arena before grabbing the top rope and leaping up and onto the turn buckle. Angel throws his arms out in the “Jesus” pose again. The fans exploding with cheers. Angel jumps off the top rope and runs across the ring, he jumps up and lands on the second rope in the opposing corner, throwing his arms up in the air trying to get the fans to scream even louder. The music starts to fade out as Angel jumps down and heads to the center of the ring. )
Eric Hardy: And here's Angel.
Willy Carter: I've been told Angel has been looking forward to this opportunity for a very long time.
Eric Hardy: On the nCw polls, the fans are saying Angel is the odds on favorite to win the whole thing.
Steve Awesome: Oh it could happen. Angel is definitely the peoples tool.
{"It's all over" plays on the PA system. A golden throne arises from the side of the ramp, encased by fire. Ricky is seated, Roxi by his side. Ricky and Roxi step over the fire as it goes out, and head down the aisle. }
Eric Hardy: Al right, Ricky Johnson and Roxi are now here, so lets get this party started.
Willy Carter: This is going to be good.
Steve Awesome: Wait…woah…..that entrance was kind of cool.
{Ricky Johnson and Angel get the match started in the middle of the ring as they lock up in a test of might, Ricky takes the advantage and comes through he turns Angel and kicks him in the stomach. Ricky Johnson runs to the ropes and comes back hitting Angel with a swinging neckbreaker. Ricky gets back to his feet and pulls Angel back up who begins putting elbows into the stomach of Ricky driving him backwards. Angel grabs both of Ricky's legs and pulls them out from under him sending Ricky to the mat hard, Angel immediately mounts Ricky and begins laying punch after punch into Johnson's head. }
Eric Hardy: Angel is taking the fight straight to Johnson
Willy Carter: Johnson looked to take a big advantage early but Angel came straight back in a hurry.
Eric Hardy: Angel is trying to back the claims he made at the beginning of the show, “Champ.” What do you think about facing the Savior X?
Steve Awesome: He isn’t going to win. Pure and simple.
{Finally after then or so blows Angel gets back to his feet and takes Ricky by the hand pulling him up, but Angel gives him a knife edge chop to the chest and sends him back down. Angel pulls Johnson up again and again chops him down. Angel does this two more times before finally letting go of Johnson and taking a step back to the side. He crotches and waits for Ricky to get to his feet and as soon as Johnson does Angel runs forward and puts both legs out in front of him into the chest of Ricky sending him flying backwards into the corner. Angel rolls over and gets back to his feet however, just as he does Ricky comes sprinting out of the corner and spears Angel in the middle of the ring. Ricky stays on top for the cover 1...2.... but Angel gets the shoulder off the mat!}
Eric Hardy: So close there by Ricky Johnson!
Willy Carter: No doubt Hardy, I thought Ricky might have snuck a win out of his back pocket.
Eric Hardy: I'm shocked that Angel could kick out of that huge spear.
Steve Awesome: Yeah, it’s like he pounced him!
{Ricky Johnson gets back to his feet somewhat surprise but pulls Angel up with him anyway. He drags Angel towards the corner where Johnson climbs up to the top rope and takes a seat, he grabs Angel by the head and comes out with a tornado DDT but Angel holds his ground and holds Ricky. Ricky keeps a hold of Angels head as he lands on his feet and throws a knee up into the chest of the Social Enemy. Angel keeps trying to fight through but Ricky throws another knee and then shoves Angel hard sending him backfirst into the turnbuckles. Angel holds his back as he comes out of the corner right into the arms of Johnson who hits Angel with an “Any Questions” spinebuster! Ricky grabs a leg and covers up Angel. 1....2... but again Angel gets an arm off the mat!}
Eric Hardy: again, so close!
Willy Carter: Ricky Johnson clearly has his eyes set on that nCw World title!
Steve Awesome: And who doesn’t? Everybody in this company wants this belt. But guess what…..they can’t have it.
{Ricky argues with a the referee for a bit before he finally gets off the ground, pulling Angel back up with him. Angel's had enough of the assault and begins punching Ricky in the stomach. Ricky takes a step back and Angel springs to his feet and hip tosses Ricky hard to the mat. Ricky spins over and gets to his feet fast but is taken back down hard super kick to the jaw! Angel turns and hits a standing moonsault to the downed Ricky Johnson and stays on top for the cover. 1....2... but Ricky Johnson gets a shoulder off the mat.}
Eric Hardy: And here comes Angel right back in the match.
Willy Carter: Angel is a hard man to keep down, that's for sure.
Steve Awesome: Oh don’t get on the Angel bandwagon on me Carter. This guy isn’t even that impressive.
Eric Hardy: You know, I think your scared of him.
Steve Awesome: Now that’s bullshit and you know it Eric. I’m not scared of Angel in the slightest.
{Angel bends down and brings Ricky back to his feet, he kicks Johnson in the gut and then runs to the ropes and bounces off he comes back looking for an Axe Kick but Johnson gets up out of the way. Angel turns around and takes a kick to the gut and then Johnson starts looking for his “Setback” combo but Angel refuses to be lifted and instead holds his ground. Ricky tries again abut again Angel wraps his leg around Ricky. Angel lifts Ricky off the ground but Johnson holds onto Angel's head and refuses to be flipped. Angel puts Ricky back down and Ricky puts a stiff forearm clubbing blow into the spine/back of the neck of Angel. Angel falls down to his knees, Johnson pulls Angel back up but Angel throws a thumb into the eye of Johnson! Johnson takes a step back holding his eyes as Angel gets up quick and hits Johnson with a fast evenflow DDT!}
Eric Hardy: What a move by Angel, Ricky distracted Angel with that blow and came right back with that move.
Steve Awesome: Did you see that blatant thumb to the eye? Angel is cheating. What a dirty cheater Angel is.
Eric Hardy: Well if that isn’t the pot calling the kettle black.
Steve Awesome: Shut up Hardy. I think I’m going to go explain that to the referee.
In the ring, Angel is stalking Ricky Johnson for some kind of finish but he stops when he notices Steve Awesome taking off his head set and heading toward the ring.
Eric Hardy: This is going to end bad. I just know it.
Angel stands ready for a fight but Steve Awesome just walks past him and heads directly to the referee. He makes perfectly sure that the ref is facing away from the action. Angel seems confused.
Willy Carter: He’s actually complaining to the ref.
Eric Hardy: But wait…..uh oh…the Empire just hopped the barricade.
Kole with a chair, Ace, AJ, and Derek Sitar all slide into the ring and basically gang rape Angel right in the middle of the ring.
Eric Hardy: It’s four on one. How can this be legal?
Willy Carter: The ref isn’t looking.
Eric Hardy: because our world champion is distracting him!
Sitar runs through Angels knee cap with a chop block while AJ cracks him with painful sounding high leg lariat. Angel holds his knee in pain while Ace and Kole just stomp on him like there on the streets of Compton.
Eric Hardy: This is ridiculous. How can Angel stop a four on one?
Willy Carter: He can’t, that’s the thing.
Suddenly the crowd starts cheering.
Eric Hardy: But they can.
The Social Enemies come running down to the ring, The Empire see’s it and Kole, Ace, AJ and Sitar bail out of the ring. The Enemies try to climb in the ring but the ref stops them, threatening to DQ Angel if they step foot inside the ring.
Eric Hardy: WHAT? Angel gets DQ’d if The Enemies get in the ring but the Empire can literally get away with a damn drive by?
Willy Carter: The ref didn’t see The Empire. He’s just doing his job.
Meanwhile, as The Enemies argue with the ref, Awesome is left alone, hovering over Angel with the chair that Kole brought. And…..
CRACK!!!!!!
Angel slumps down into a heap of out cold, and Awesome bails out of the ring just as the ref turns around. Ricky Johnson picks his spot and drapes an arm over Angel. The ref drops for the count.
1.……
Eric Hardy: No. Don’t tell me…..
2.………..
Willy Carter: Angel is unconscious.
3!!!!!!!!
Eric Hardy: Ricky Johnson advances in the Road to the Gold tournament. Steve Awesome and The Empire just screwed Angel!
But Ricky doesn’t celebrate as he rolls out of harms way. Joe, Falcon, and Talon slide into the ring as does the five members of The Empire. They meet in the middle and all hell breaks loose.
Sitar and Ace work over Talon in the corner. Awesome is all over Everyman, and Falcon is being decimated by AJ and Kole.
Eric Hardy: It’s five on three. Where in the hell is security?
Willy Carter: I don’t know but they need to get out here before the Empire decimates The Enemies.
Talon is barely conscious in the corner, Everyman gets dropped by The Sammeals Wish from AJ. And Falcon is loaded up on Awesome’s shoulders. He’s looking for the SteveKO but it’s blocked by a some what alive Angel. Talon and Everyman get back up to the mix and there all fighting.
Eric Hardy: It’s still five on four. Angels hurt and tired. How can they survive this?
Suddenly, “A Bid Farewell” by Killswitch Engage blows up over the P.A system.
Willy Carter: That’s Xavier Williams. The hell is he doing out here?
X steps out onto the ramp and takes off with a mad sprint down to the ring. He hops onto the apron and SPRINGBOARDS INTO EVERYBODY! They all go down like bowling pins, and the Empire scrambles out of the ring.
Eric Hardy: Of course they bail when the odds are evened.
Willy Carter: By Xavier Williams of all people. I thought he hated Angel?
Eric Hardy: So did I. But that’s all we got tonight folks. Thanks for watching.
The Collision signal appears at the bottom of the screen as Xavier and The Enemies are begging The Empire to get back in the ring.
