Post by Simon on Jul 25, 2010 23:55:18 GMT -5
Matches are Orange
Segments are Red
Video packages are Blue
RoP presents Out for Blood: Revenge is a Bitch
07/25/2010
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, NV
Attendance: 2,000
We see the ring set up and the fans screaming around ringside, chanting “RoP” as they hold up their signs and make as much noise as possible. Arturius Strong and Stu-E Price are standing in the ring with smirks on their face, basking in the crowd’s reaction for a second before Arturius speaks.
Strong: Welcome to Reno, Nevada……welcome to Out for Blood: Revenge is a Bitch!
The fans scream loudly for this as Stu nods.
Stu: And folks, what a show we have got for you tonight. For those of you in attendance, you’re in for a wild ride and for those of you at home, this will probably be the greatest wrestling event to ever come on your screen. We got it all, hardcore matches, grudge matches, title matches. We’ve got it all and yes folks, you’ll likely see the kitchen sink pulled out somewhere during the show tonight.
Strong nods his head in approval with a smirk.
Strong: So sit back and have a seat because tonight we’re gonna do it hardcore style, tonight….we’re gonna do it…..
He gets cut off as “Fire Upon the Blade”, the RoP theme blasts and a man with short brown hair a suit walks down the aisle to confusion from the fans and the two in the ring alike as he climbs up the ring steps and goes through the ropes. He smiles at Strong and Stu and offers to shake their hands, though neither takes them up on it. He pulls a mic from his pocket and holds his hand up to the fans.
Man: I’m sure that you people are all wondering why I am here. Let me introduce myself. My name is………
The fans boo him thunderously.
Man: My name is Mick Garrity and just like all of you people here in the stands, I am a wrestling fan. I love this sport. I really do. I remember where I was for Wrestlemania III when Andre got slammed. I remember where I was when WCW put Nitro on the air against WWF’s RAW. I remember the Attitude era. But through it all, when you wade through my memories, there’s always one common thread woven into each and every one of them.
He stops for a second and smirks as the crowd boos even more and chants “Mick Sucks Dick” at him.
Mick: HEY! All of you better shut up! There could be kids here in this arena! There could be children watching at home and do you morons really want your filth and vileness to rub off on them?
He looks around as the chants get louder and he shakes his head.
Mick: But folks, back to what I saying. The common thread is sports entertainment.
This draws a MASSIVE amount of boos from the crowd and even some people in the front row flipping him off.
Mick: You can say what you want to, but if it wasn’t for those two magical words, this business would have been dead decades ago. If it weren’t for the combination of two worlds into one spoken phrase……sports entertainment……we wouldn’t be here today. And that folks, is why I’m here. You see, this company…….it seems to want to pride itself…..pun intended, on being focused about what goes on in this ring. Well, I’m here to tell you all that nobody gives a damn what happens in this ring. People don’t care about House of Carnage matches. They don’t give a damn about Grudge Matches. Oh no. You know what people care about?
He smirks and nods his head.
Mick: They care about Bikini Jousts! They care about women being degraded into nothing more than sex objects like they deserve. They care about fake heart attacks! They care about attacks on owners and General Managers that are so ridiculous, it HAS to be true because you couldn‘t make the shit up! They care about mobsters being handed positions of power in promotions, even though it’s painfully obvious and it’s a shock that the cops don’t jump on it like five seconds! They care about keg carrying contests and obstacle courses and that folks is why I am here. To change Ring of Pride and make this company the greatest sports entertainment force that the world has ever seen.
At this point, Strong steps in.
Strong: Excuse me, but why in the hell are you here? Who even let your bitch ass in? You see, you may care about that kinda shit, but we don’t. As far as I’m concerned, that kind of shit ended for me when I left that I dive in the Northeast called SVW. Because here you stand praising sports entertainment, but here I am, standing, having seen what it does. The kind of crap that you’re preaching about, it was shoved down these people’s throats for years with EWC and then SVW. The kind of crap that you’re talking about, praising like it’s god’s gift to this world…..it holds people back.
The crowd is cheering and clapping, obviously behind Strong as Mick Garrity stomps his feet and glares at the fans, trying to make them be quiet.
Strong: When I was in SVW, I saw worthless pieces of shit handed the torch, the mantle of being top dog in the company that didn’t deserve it. One SVW Champion was a former porn star, that says it all. And the Russian? The big jack off? His holding the gold is what’s wrong with what you’re preaching. I sat in that SVW locker room week after week and you know what I saw? Huh, Mick? I saw the true talent of the company, the REAL backbone and foundation of that place held down every show and reduced to ridiculous fucking segments, feuds and storylines and for what? To put over some people that didn’t even have half the talent that they did? Being reduced to compete over the second tier title belt even though what they did didn’t steal the show…….it WAS the show? But hey…….what about the fans? Let’s mention them. I feel bad for the lot that got stuck watching Climax, Dirty Dancing, Deep Throat and all that other garbage SVW programming and you know why? Those fans had watched and put up with that kind of crap for so long that they had actually given up voicing their opinions, given up trying to tell those running the shit what they wanted to see because they knew their voices wouldn’t be heard. That’s what this garbage that you’re talking about does. It brings about injustice after injustice and NEVER gives anybody what they want. I’m proud that this place isn’t anything like it. We’re the alternative, Mick and mark my words when I say that what you see here in RoP, it is the future.
The fans seem to be riled up by Strong’s shooting an are cheering and chanting “Artie” for him. Mick just shakes his head and smirks at him.
Mick: Done talking yet? Maybe you can actually put your time to use now and shave that Chia Pet off of your head! You two want to know why I’m here? You two want to know what right I have to be in this ring?
He shrugs a shoulder and then looks back at them.
Mick: There was a man with a vision. A man that had the balls to bring me here and give me a job as the Entertainment Consultant here at RoP. He gave me a guaranteed deal, guys and it was a pretty nice one. All so I could help bring some REAL entertainment to you wrestling fans!
He motions to the people around ringside, who boo at him once again, so loud that we can barely even hear him as he starts to talk again.
Mick: And that man was Kris Peek! Thanks to him, you people will actually get some action on these shows week in and week out and starting at the next Meltdown, you all will see just what me and my take on this business can bring to the table. You’ll see how green the grass is on my side of the fence and I guarantee it that once you go my way…….you’ll never be able to go back to the garbage “pure” stuff again!
Suddenly, he just hauls off and decks Strong in the jaw, sending him stumbling back into Stu as he quickly drops his mic and dives out of the ring, smirking as he regroups on the arena floor and looks at the scene in the ring. He shrugs his shoulders and mouths “you deserved it” as Strong glares at him and Stu tries to calm him down as the opening of the show comes to a close.
TL: The following match is a Fatal Four Way, Scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana….Finnius T Boggs!
‘Nobody’ by Skindred hits and from the back out walks Boggs. He strolls straight to the ring, climbing the stairs and into the ring. He then stretches himself out on the ropes looking up at the entrance.
TL: Introducing next, hailing from Denver, Colorado….’The Cobra’ Eric Cobretti!
‘Motherfucker of the Year’ by Motley Crue hits and Cobretti walks out and pauses at the top of the ramp to pose for a moment or two before walking down the ramp and hops into the ring, but he doesn’t get far as Boggs jumps him straight away, slamming two elbows into his back, and throwing him through the corner ropes and into the ringpost shoulder first!
TL: Introducing next, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…’The Hardcore One’ Tommy Wilson!
Tommy races from the back, still holding onto his kendo stick and slides into the ring, where Boggs greets him by stomping on his head twice. Wilson scrambles to his feet, but Boggs is relentless, pounding on Wilson and backing him into the ropes. Boggs then backs up and launches clotheslining Wilson over the top rope to the outside again.
TL: And finally……from Atlanta, Georgia……Nightkrow!
“Fight Fire With Fire” plays as Nightkrow comes from the back wielding a baseball bat to cheers from the fans and a small “Let’s go Krow” chant. In the ring, Boggs reaches down and lifts up Wilson’s Cane, and then looks out at Krow, backs up, and motions for Krow to bring it on. Krow stops to slam his baseball bat into Wilson’s back, and then spins it and points it straight at Boggs who just smirks, spins the cane, and then slams it into Cobretti’s face as he staggers out of the corner. Krow slips his jacket off and then climbs into the ring, and blocks Boggs cane shot with his baseball bat. Boggs swings again, and again Krow blocks it. Boggs backs off, and Krow swings with his bat but Boggs blocks it.
Stu: I think we may have s stalemate! Boggs was dominating until Krow got here, and now he can’t seem to hit him.
Strong: Give him time Stu. Krow’s going to get what’s coming to him soon.
Both men back off giving each other space, and then both launch attacks and fence, Boggs with the cane, Krow with the bat! Neither man seems to be getting the advantage, until a particularly hard swing from Krow breaks Boggs’ Cane. Krow smirks evilly, but before he can do anything, he’s grabbed from behind and hit with the Lockdown by Wilson! Wilson gets up excited, but when he turns to face Boggs’s he’s met with a shot from Krow’s baseball bat! Boggs starts beating into Tommy, kicking him out of the ring and following him. Krow starts to stagger up, and Cobretti slides into the ring, sizing Krow up. When Krow turns to face him Cobretti hooks his head, hooks him and slams him down with the Pearl of the Cobra!
Stu: Cobretti could steal it here! He’s waited for his moment and struck just like The Cobra.
Cobretti doesn’t go for the pin, instead choosing to lock Nightkrow in the Cobretti Clutch! He yanks on it, trying to get Krow to submit, but Boggs has slid back into the ring, and races over slamming the bat down into Cobretti’s ribs! Another two shots from the bat lay The Cobra out, and then Boggs lifts him up, and drills him with the Belfast Express. Boggs then starts to shake Nightkrow awake, and to his feet, and hands him the bat. Krow looks at him puzzled, but Boggs simply pats him on the shoulder, then starts to walk away, miming he’s going for another kendo stick.
Stu: it looks like Boggs wants to fence a little more. Who else is ready for Round 2?
Krow chuckles and takes the chance to slam Cobretti with the bat again, but when he stands back up, Boggs strikes from behind with the IRA! Boggs stands back up with a smirk and then casually lifts Cobretti and tosses him out of the ring and onto Wilson. Boggs casually climbs to the top rope and leaps off, landing a picture-perfect Demolition straight onto Nightkrow’s chest. He hooks the leg, and the referee slides in ONE…TWO…THREE!
TL: Your Winner of this match by pinfall, Finnius T. Boggs!
Stu: Why did Boggs do that? Why give Nightkrow his bat, then stab him in the back like that!
Strong: Because Boggs knew Nightkrow was the biggest name in that match. And he wanted to beat him with his own moves, not because Cobretti and Wilson jumped him.
Stu: Well, whatever the reason Boggs has won this Four way in a dominating fashion, and the sky’s the limit for him.
TL: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, on his way to the ring…from 402, Nebraska…’Thugnificent’ Adam Linn!
“Feuer Frei” starts to play as Linn comes out from the back. He stands there for a moment, looking around at the fans, then marches down to the ring as the fans pop a little as he hops onto the apron, then rolls into the ring.
TL: And his opponent, from Bellevue, Nebraska…Paige!
"Beautiful and Strange" by Mudvayne begins to blast from the PA as Fog begins to Fill the stage. Paige Steps out with her manager in tow and she heads slowly to the ring jawing at fans and then Slides in Ready for her match.
Stu: And here we go. There is absolutely no love lost between these two!
The second Paige gets to her feet, Linn is there and the pair exchanges some vicious right hands. Linn gets the upper hand and shoves Paige back into the corner, following with a knee to her midsection. Linn grabs the middle ropes and starts slamming his shoulder into her midsection. Linn backs up and waves at the crowd, but when he turns around Paige claps both his ears. Linn backs off shaking his head trying to get the ringing out, and when he turns back around he’s met with a dropkick from the second rope. Paige keeps the pressure on, following the dropkick by bouncing off the ropes and dropping an elbow to Linn’s back. Paige follows up by placing a knee in the middle of Linn’s back, and then yanking his head up by the hair! Paige cackles away evilly, until the referee breaks the hold, but leaves Paige with a handful of Linn’s hair. Paige holds it high for the crowd to see, staring at it distractedly and slowly lets it drop out of her hands, as Paige watches with a massive smile on her face.
Stu: That woman needs help.
Strong: And Adam needs Advanced Hair Studio!
Paige turns back to Adam who is stumbling to his feet clutching at his head. Paige slowly stalks him waiting for him turn around, and when Linn does, Paige goes for the spear, but Linn ducks to the side throwing Paige between the ropes to the outside! Paige crashes to the mats outside, and Linn clutches at his head again, before slipping from the ring. Linn drags Paige to her feet, then clutches her by the back of the head, and slams her face-first into the apron. He holds on slamming her into the apron a little more before throwing her forward and face-first into the ringpost! Paige bounces off the ringpost and Linn rolls into and out of the ring, breaking the count. He walks over to Paige, but at the last second Paige hooks his leg, and drop toe holds him into the steel steps! Linn doesn’t bounce off, and Paige takes advantage, booting his head a couple more times, and then casually climbs the steps, standing on Linn’s head, and then pushes off the top step and drops a knee on the back of Linn’s head, slamming it even harder into the ringsteps!
Strong: And Paige showing her hardcore roots there. I almost feel sorry for Linn.
Paige stands up, shaking her leg and then laughing at Linn not moving. She drags him up, and rolls him into the ring. Paige climbs up onto the apron, and grabs the top rope slingshotting herself over and splashing Linn. She hooks the leg and the ref slides in ONE….TWO….THR-NO! The ref points and Linn has his foot on the bottom rope! Paige stands up, and boots Linn a couple more times. She starts dragging Linn up, but he shoves her off and explodes out with a Yakuza Kick putting Paige down! Linn drops to one knee clutching at his head and trying to shake out the cobwebs. He staggers back up, drags Paige up, and whips her into the corner. He charges in for a splash, but Paige gets her boot up. Paige goes for a cross body, but Linn catches her with a smile, and charges forward slamming her into the turnbuckle. He sits her on the top rope, then climbs to the Second Rope and raises a hand as the crowd roars.
Stu: Here we go! Linn is calling for the Double Shot!
Linn tries to lift Paige, but Paige gets in first kicking Linn low. Linn lets go, and Paige takes advantage slipping out, hooking both of Linn’s arms, and then lifting Linn up and drilling him with a second-rope Sacrifice! Paige covers Linn and the ref slides in ONE…TWO…THR-NO! Paige lifts Linn up, a sick smile now covering her face. She then stands up, drags Linn up and drills him with ANOTHER Sacrifice. After a moments contemplation, Paige then lifts Linn up again and this time drills him with the Creation Driver! Linn is out cold by now, but Paige doesn’t go for the pin instead stalking the ring chuckling to herself.
Stu: Ref, Stop the damn match! Paige has lost it here.
Strong: She hasn’t lost anything, Stu. She’s showing Linn that she truly is better then him. And she loves the pain she’s causing too.
Paige then stands over Linn, reaches down, and yanks Linn up into Dream Street! The referee checks on Linn who isn’t responding at all and instantly calls for the bell.
TL: Your Winner, By Referee Stoppage, PAIGE!
Paige doesn’t let go though, yanking back even further on Linn. Finally the ref threatens to reverse his decision and Paige lets go, pie faces the ref and then strolls out of the ring. Paige looks back in the ring at Linn who is being checked by EMT’s and smirks before heading backstage.
TL: The following is a tag match and it is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first………on their way to the ring Lil’ Knoxville and Xtreme Steve……The Original Showstoppers!
“Riding Again” starts to play to boos as Knoxville and Steve make it out from the backstage area and into the entrance aisle and walk down to the ring. They mess with the fans a little, teasing slapping their hands, then shoving them back into their seats as they head to the ring.
AS: Mark my words, Stu, this team is going to be the first RoP Tag Team Champions. I guarantee it.
SP: They have some talent, but I hear nothing but good things about their opponents……
TL: And their opponents……..Johnny Holliday and Jared James…….The Revolution!
“Sink Into Me” plays as Johnny and Jared emerge from the back to some cheers, then run down the aisle and slide into the ring as Steve and Knoxville retreat to their corner and watch their opponents intently as they get up.
AS: These two have done some big things in the Northeast, but they ain’t in Connecticut anymore, Stu. This is a whole nother ballgame with new rules here in RoP.
SP: I dunno, these two definitely have good chemistry and I expect them to work rather well as a team.
The bell rings and Steve and Knoxville jump Jared and Johnny. After some clubbing blows to the back, they send both Johnny and Jared into the ropes and catch them both with standing dropkicks that send them stumbling back out of the ring as the crowd goes crazy. Knoxville and Steve wait for Jared and Johnny to get up before they charges the ropes and leap out of the ring onto both Jared and Johnny with double suicide dives. The crowd starts an “RoP” chant as Knoxville and Steve get up and roll Johnny into the ring. They get in after him and Knoxville lifts Johnny up and drops him over his knee as Steve comes off the ropes and quickly grabs Johnny and nails a snap swinging neck breaker onto him that folds him up and causes the crowd to applaud loudly. Knoxville gets up and official Mike Donovan forces him out of the ring and into his corner as Steve gets up and nails some stiff kicks to Johnny, who’s on his knees and teetering back and forth. Steve pulls him up and whips him into the ropes, going for a spinning heel kick, but Johnny catches him and manages to slam him into the mat with a snap as he nails a spine buster on him. Johnny crawls over into his corner and tags in Jared just as Steve gets up and goes to grab his foot.
AS: Here comes Jared…….
SP: And there goes Knoxville……..
Knoxville charges Jared, who ends up tossing him over the top rope to the arena floor. Jared turns around and Steve gouges him in the eyes and then launches him across the ring into a corner. Jared leaps up as Steve comes in after him and turns his body in mid air to catch Steve under the arms and go for a roll up on him. The crowd “ooohs” and “aaahs” as Steve rolls through, grabs Jared by the leg and launches him back with a flip that sends him right into a cross body as Knoxville flies over the top rope from the apron to catch him with it! The fans erupt as Knoxville gets up and Steve goes for the cover. One…..Two! Jared kicks out. Steve shakes his head as he pulls Jared up and then tags in Knoxville. Knoxville comes in and Steve gets Jared into a wheelbarrow position and lifts him as Knoxville quickly gets down and raises both knees as Steve brings Jared down chest first into them! Jared is in pain as Knoxville rolls him over and goes for another cover. One……Two..!
AS: Jared kicks out again and we’re seeing some tremendous team work from Knoxville and Steve here.
SP: They keep going like this and they might be RoP Tag Champs in no time, Artie!
Knoxville pulls Jared up and whips him into the ropes. He goes to catch Jared with a back body drop, but Jared rolls through, goes under Knoxville’s legs and gets up behind him. The fans are going crazy as Jared springs off the ropes and catches Knoxville with a headscissors takedown. Knoxville tumbles over toward the ropes and gets up. He immediately comes after Jared, who ducks a clothesline, then spins Knoxville around and nails a snap suplex on him. He climbs up the corner and goes to come off the top rope with something but Steve comes over and grabs his legs, holding Jared there. Finally, Steve steps up onto the middle rope, then the top as nails some shots to Jared. Knoxville gets up in the turnbuckle beside Steve and they go for a double suplex off the middle rope, but Johnny comes up behind them and nails a leaping kick to Steve’s back and then he gets his head between Knoxville’s legs and pulls him back with an electric chair drop. Steve is on the apron as Johnny springs off the ropes, but gets tripped up by Knoxville, who reaches up. He stumbles forward and Steve leaps sideways over the top rope and catches Johnny with a loud kick to the side of the head. Johnny stumbles right into a flap jack from Knoxville and rolls out onto the apron to regroup. Knoxville and Steve regroup and turn just as Jared climbs up to the top rope and comes off with a moonsault onto both of them and hangs on to Knoxville for a pin! One…….Two……..NO! Steve breaks it up!
AS: Jesus Christ, these four are so damn quick, I’m having a hard time following them!
SP: You aren’t the only one! The action is fast and furious here as these four are really going at it and laying it all on the line!
The fans are on their feet cheering as Jared gets up. He pulls Knoxville up and goes for the I-35 Drive, but Knoxville grabs his arm and whips him chest first into the corner, then takes him out with a big clothesline to the back of the head. Knoxville smirks as he picks him up and then takes him down with a scoop slam. Knoxville goes into the corner and starts to go up to the top for a moonsault, but Jared rolls out of the way. Johnny is up on the apron and runs into the corner, steps up onto the middle rope and then leaps up and nails a reverse hurricanrana on Knoxville that shakes the ring and causes the fans to erupt with a “this is awesome” chant.
AS: You know, I really can’t argue with the people here! These four are really setting the bar high for everyone else that’s coming out here later, Stu!
SP: And I don’t know if this can be topped! We haven’t seen much tags, but all four have been in the ring for a solid amount of time and we’ve seen some double team moves. It’s been well…..awesome thus far!
Knoxville rolls to the side of the ring as Johnny gets up and Steve comes at him. Johnny drop toe holds him down face first into the mat, then reaches over and grabs his head as Jared is up and springs off the ropes, nailing a running dropkick to Steve’s jaw. As soon as it connects, Johnny lets go and then gets up, springing off the ropes himself and he nails a flipping leg drop to the back of Steve’s head. The crowd is going ape shit and has a “Rev-O-lution” chant going as Jared picks Steve up and sets him up for a vertical suplex. He lifts him and brings him back right into a power bomb by Johnny. Jared springs into the ropes and nails a springboard moonsault onto Steve, then Johnny jumps over Steve and pins him down. One……..Two……..NO! Knoxville comes from nowhere to nail Johnny to break it up!
AS: Jesus Christ, that was as close of a two count as I’ve ever seen!
SP: How do you think Knoxville feels? That was way too close, but then again The Revolution had been rolling so well there before that. If Steve isn’t winded after that flurry, he has to be freaking Superman.
Jared comes at Knoxville who don’t have any of it and nails shot after shot to Jared and then nails a snap suplex on him to take him down. Johnny is up and Knoxville nails a flurry of right hands to him before he backs him into the ropes and then whips him across the ring and catches him with a tilt a whirl backbreaker. Johnny holds his back and Knoxville focuses on Jared, going over to the corner and choking him with his boot to boos. Steve, meanwhile, has gone up to the top rope and seems to be getting his breath as he looks down at Johnny. Suddenly, he leaps off and comes at Johnny with a spiral tap to a roar from the fans, but Johnny moves!
AS: HE MISSED IT! HE MISSED IT!
SP: This could be bad news for The Showstoppers, Artie. That’s a move that I’ve seen Steve hit in almost every match he’s been in all around the world!
Steve gets up and Johnny leaps up with a kick to the side of the head. Johnny gets up and Knoxville turns him around from behind and nails some right hand shots to his jaw before he flings Johnny over the top rope and to the arena floor. Knoxville turns around and Jared comes at him with a clothesline attempt, but Knoxville ducks and then turns Jared around and lifts him up, then brings him back down with a C-Ville Driver but Jared manages to spin around and land on his feet beside Knoxville! He boots him in the midsection, then reels him in for the I-35 Drive and he pins him as Johnny grabs Steve by the foot and keeps him from doing anything. One………Two………Three!
TL: Here are your winners………THE REVOLUTION!
AS: Damn! Damn it all to hell! I put some money on Knoxville and Steve and looked what happened!
SP: What a match though! It’s safe to say that the tag team division here in Ring of Pride is as good as ever!
We just see "The Real Deal" Lucas Sensation backstage smiling, as he talks about his match against Simon Sensation, tonight!
Lucas: You know, this is the night that HISTORY will be made!!! I am going to make history as I will be the ONLY Sensation in history! Simon, you had a good run with the Sensation, but it all comes to an end, and when it is all said and done....you will be changing your name, bitch! So, Simon....
Lucas pauses for a minute before speaking.
Lucas: Only one Sensation belongs in RoP....and that man goes by the name of Lucas!!! See you later, imposter!
We now fade.
Segments are Red
Video packages are Blue
RoP presents Out for Blood: Revenge is a Bitch
07/25/2010
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
Reno, NV
Attendance: 2,000
We see the ring set up and the fans screaming around ringside, chanting “RoP” as they hold up their signs and make as much noise as possible. Arturius Strong and Stu-E Price are standing in the ring with smirks on their face, basking in the crowd’s reaction for a second before Arturius speaks.
Strong: Welcome to Reno, Nevada……welcome to Out for Blood: Revenge is a Bitch!
The fans scream loudly for this as Stu nods.
Stu: And folks, what a show we have got for you tonight. For those of you in attendance, you’re in for a wild ride and for those of you at home, this will probably be the greatest wrestling event to ever come on your screen. We got it all, hardcore matches, grudge matches, title matches. We’ve got it all and yes folks, you’ll likely see the kitchen sink pulled out somewhere during the show tonight.
Strong nods his head in approval with a smirk.
Strong: So sit back and have a seat because tonight we’re gonna do it hardcore style, tonight….we’re gonna do it…..
He gets cut off as “Fire Upon the Blade”, the RoP theme blasts and a man with short brown hair a suit walks down the aisle to confusion from the fans and the two in the ring alike as he climbs up the ring steps and goes through the ropes. He smiles at Strong and Stu and offers to shake their hands, though neither takes them up on it. He pulls a mic from his pocket and holds his hand up to the fans.
Man: I’m sure that you people are all wondering why I am here. Let me introduce myself. My name is………
The fans boo him thunderously.
Man: My name is Mick Garrity and just like all of you people here in the stands, I am a wrestling fan. I love this sport. I really do. I remember where I was for Wrestlemania III when Andre got slammed. I remember where I was when WCW put Nitro on the air against WWF’s RAW. I remember the Attitude era. But through it all, when you wade through my memories, there’s always one common thread woven into each and every one of them.
He stops for a second and smirks as the crowd boos even more and chants “Mick Sucks Dick” at him.
Mick: HEY! All of you better shut up! There could be kids here in this arena! There could be children watching at home and do you morons really want your filth and vileness to rub off on them?
He looks around as the chants get louder and he shakes his head.
Mick: But folks, back to what I saying. The common thread is sports entertainment.
This draws a MASSIVE amount of boos from the crowd and even some people in the front row flipping him off.
Mick: You can say what you want to, but if it wasn’t for those two magical words, this business would have been dead decades ago. If it weren’t for the combination of two worlds into one spoken phrase……sports entertainment……we wouldn’t be here today. And that folks, is why I’m here. You see, this company…….it seems to want to pride itself…..pun intended, on being focused about what goes on in this ring. Well, I’m here to tell you all that nobody gives a damn what happens in this ring. People don’t care about House of Carnage matches. They don’t give a damn about Grudge Matches. Oh no. You know what people care about?
He smirks and nods his head.
Mick: They care about Bikini Jousts! They care about women being degraded into nothing more than sex objects like they deserve. They care about fake heart attacks! They care about attacks on owners and General Managers that are so ridiculous, it HAS to be true because you couldn‘t make the shit up! They care about mobsters being handed positions of power in promotions, even though it’s painfully obvious and it’s a shock that the cops don’t jump on it like five seconds! They care about keg carrying contests and obstacle courses and that folks is why I am here. To change Ring of Pride and make this company the greatest sports entertainment force that the world has ever seen.
At this point, Strong steps in.
Strong: Excuse me, but why in the hell are you here? Who even let your bitch ass in? You see, you may care about that kinda shit, but we don’t. As far as I’m concerned, that kind of shit ended for me when I left that I dive in the Northeast called SVW. Because here you stand praising sports entertainment, but here I am, standing, having seen what it does. The kind of crap that you’re preaching about, it was shoved down these people’s throats for years with EWC and then SVW. The kind of crap that you’re talking about, praising like it’s god’s gift to this world…..it holds people back.
The crowd is cheering and clapping, obviously behind Strong as Mick Garrity stomps his feet and glares at the fans, trying to make them be quiet.
Strong: When I was in SVW, I saw worthless pieces of shit handed the torch, the mantle of being top dog in the company that didn’t deserve it. One SVW Champion was a former porn star, that says it all. And the Russian? The big jack off? His holding the gold is what’s wrong with what you’re preaching. I sat in that SVW locker room week after week and you know what I saw? Huh, Mick? I saw the true talent of the company, the REAL backbone and foundation of that place held down every show and reduced to ridiculous fucking segments, feuds and storylines and for what? To put over some people that didn’t even have half the talent that they did? Being reduced to compete over the second tier title belt even though what they did didn’t steal the show…….it WAS the show? But hey…….what about the fans? Let’s mention them. I feel bad for the lot that got stuck watching Climax, Dirty Dancing, Deep Throat and all that other garbage SVW programming and you know why? Those fans had watched and put up with that kind of crap for so long that they had actually given up voicing their opinions, given up trying to tell those running the shit what they wanted to see because they knew their voices wouldn’t be heard. That’s what this garbage that you’re talking about does. It brings about injustice after injustice and NEVER gives anybody what they want. I’m proud that this place isn’t anything like it. We’re the alternative, Mick and mark my words when I say that what you see here in RoP, it is the future.
The fans seem to be riled up by Strong’s shooting an are cheering and chanting “Artie” for him. Mick just shakes his head and smirks at him.
Mick: Done talking yet? Maybe you can actually put your time to use now and shave that Chia Pet off of your head! You two want to know why I’m here? You two want to know what right I have to be in this ring?
He shrugs a shoulder and then looks back at them.
Mick: There was a man with a vision. A man that had the balls to bring me here and give me a job as the Entertainment Consultant here at RoP. He gave me a guaranteed deal, guys and it was a pretty nice one. All so I could help bring some REAL entertainment to you wrestling fans!
He motions to the people around ringside, who boo at him once again, so loud that we can barely even hear him as he starts to talk again.
Mick: And that man was Kris Peek! Thanks to him, you people will actually get some action on these shows week in and week out and starting at the next Meltdown, you all will see just what me and my take on this business can bring to the table. You’ll see how green the grass is on my side of the fence and I guarantee it that once you go my way…….you’ll never be able to go back to the garbage “pure” stuff again!
Suddenly, he just hauls off and decks Strong in the jaw, sending him stumbling back into Stu as he quickly drops his mic and dives out of the ring, smirking as he regroups on the arena floor and looks at the scene in the ring. He shrugs his shoulders and mouths “you deserved it” as Strong glares at him and Stu tries to calm him down as the opening of the show comes to a close.
TL: The following match is a Fatal Four Way, Scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana….Finnius T Boggs!
‘Nobody’ by Skindred hits and from the back out walks Boggs. He strolls straight to the ring, climbing the stairs and into the ring. He then stretches himself out on the ropes looking up at the entrance.
TL: Introducing next, hailing from Denver, Colorado….’The Cobra’ Eric Cobretti!
‘Motherfucker of the Year’ by Motley Crue hits and Cobretti walks out and pauses at the top of the ramp to pose for a moment or two before walking down the ramp and hops into the ring, but he doesn’t get far as Boggs jumps him straight away, slamming two elbows into his back, and throwing him through the corner ropes and into the ringpost shoulder first!
TL: Introducing next, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania…’The Hardcore One’ Tommy Wilson!
Tommy races from the back, still holding onto his kendo stick and slides into the ring, where Boggs greets him by stomping on his head twice. Wilson scrambles to his feet, but Boggs is relentless, pounding on Wilson and backing him into the ropes. Boggs then backs up and launches clotheslining Wilson over the top rope to the outside again.
TL: And finally……from Atlanta, Georgia……Nightkrow!
“Fight Fire With Fire” plays as Nightkrow comes from the back wielding a baseball bat to cheers from the fans and a small “Let’s go Krow” chant. In the ring, Boggs reaches down and lifts up Wilson’s Cane, and then looks out at Krow, backs up, and motions for Krow to bring it on. Krow stops to slam his baseball bat into Wilson’s back, and then spins it and points it straight at Boggs who just smirks, spins the cane, and then slams it into Cobretti’s face as he staggers out of the corner. Krow slips his jacket off and then climbs into the ring, and blocks Boggs cane shot with his baseball bat. Boggs swings again, and again Krow blocks it. Boggs backs off, and Krow swings with his bat but Boggs blocks it.
Stu: I think we may have s stalemate! Boggs was dominating until Krow got here, and now he can’t seem to hit him.
Strong: Give him time Stu. Krow’s going to get what’s coming to him soon.
Both men back off giving each other space, and then both launch attacks and fence, Boggs with the cane, Krow with the bat! Neither man seems to be getting the advantage, until a particularly hard swing from Krow breaks Boggs’ Cane. Krow smirks evilly, but before he can do anything, he’s grabbed from behind and hit with the Lockdown by Wilson! Wilson gets up excited, but when he turns to face Boggs’s he’s met with a shot from Krow’s baseball bat! Boggs starts beating into Tommy, kicking him out of the ring and following him. Krow starts to stagger up, and Cobretti slides into the ring, sizing Krow up. When Krow turns to face him Cobretti hooks his head, hooks him and slams him down with the Pearl of the Cobra!
Stu: Cobretti could steal it here! He’s waited for his moment and struck just like The Cobra.
Cobretti doesn’t go for the pin, instead choosing to lock Nightkrow in the Cobretti Clutch! He yanks on it, trying to get Krow to submit, but Boggs has slid back into the ring, and races over slamming the bat down into Cobretti’s ribs! Another two shots from the bat lay The Cobra out, and then Boggs lifts him up, and drills him with the Belfast Express. Boggs then starts to shake Nightkrow awake, and to his feet, and hands him the bat. Krow looks at him puzzled, but Boggs simply pats him on the shoulder, then starts to walk away, miming he’s going for another kendo stick.
Stu: it looks like Boggs wants to fence a little more. Who else is ready for Round 2?
Krow chuckles and takes the chance to slam Cobretti with the bat again, but when he stands back up, Boggs strikes from behind with the IRA! Boggs stands back up with a smirk and then casually lifts Cobretti and tosses him out of the ring and onto Wilson. Boggs casually climbs to the top rope and leaps off, landing a picture-perfect Demolition straight onto Nightkrow’s chest. He hooks the leg, and the referee slides in ONE…TWO…THREE!
TL: Your Winner of this match by pinfall, Finnius T. Boggs!
Stu: Why did Boggs do that? Why give Nightkrow his bat, then stab him in the back like that!
Strong: Because Boggs knew Nightkrow was the biggest name in that match. And he wanted to beat him with his own moves, not because Cobretti and Wilson jumped him.
Stu: Well, whatever the reason Boggs has won this Four way in a dominating fashion, and the sky’s the limit for him.
TL: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, on his way to the ring…from 402, Nebraska…’Thugnificent’ Adam Linn!
“Feuer Frei” starts to play as Linn comes out from the back. He stands there for a moment, looking around at the fans, then marches down to the ring as the fans pop a little as he hops onto the apron, then rolls into the ring.
TL: And his opponent, from Bellevue, Nebraska…Paige!
"Beautiful and Strange" by Mudvayne begins to blast from the PA as Fog begins to Fill the stage. Paige Steps out with her manager in tow and she heads slowly to the ring jawing at fans and then Slides in Ready for her match.
Stu: And here we go. There is absolutely no love lost between these two!
The second Paige gets to her feet, Linn is there and the pair exchanges some vicious right hands. Linn gets the upper hand and shoves Paige back into the corner, following with a knee to her midsection. Linn grabs the middle ropes and starts slamming his shoulder into her midsection. Linn backs up and waves at the crowd, but when he turns around Paige claps both his ears. Linn backs off shaking his head trying to get the ringing out, and when he turns back around he’s met with a dropkick from the second rope. Paige keeps the pressure on, following the dropkick by bouncing off the ropes and dropping an elbow to Linn’s back. Paige follows up by placing a knee in the middle of Linn’s back, and then yanking his head up by the hair! Paige cackles away evilly, until the referee breaks the hold, but leaves Paige with a handful of Linn’s hair. Paige holds it high for the crowd to see, staring at it distractedly and slowly lets it drop out of her hands, as Paige watches with a massive smile on her face.
Stu: That woman needs help.
Strong: And Adam needs Advanced Hair Studio!
Paige turns back to Adam who is stumbling to his feet clutching at his head. Paige slowly stalks him waiting for him turn around, and when Linn does, Paige goes for the spear, but Linn ducks to the side throwing Paige between the ropes to the outside! Paige crashes to the mats outside, and Linn clutches at his head again, before slipping from the ring. Linn drags Paige to her feet, then clutches her by the back of the head, and slams her face-first into the apron. He holds on slamming her into the apron a little more before throwing her forward and face-first into the ringpost! Paige bounces off the ringpost and Linn rolls into and out of the ring, breaking the count. He walks over to Paige, but at the last second Paige hooks his leg, and drop toe holds him into the steel steps! Linn doesn’t bounce off, and Paige takes advantage, booting his head a couple more times, and then casually climbs the steps, standing on Linn’s head, and then pushes off the top step and drops a knee on the back of Linn’s head, slamming it even harder into the ringsteps!
Strong: And Paige showing her hardcore roots there. I almost feel sorry for Linn.
Paige stands up, shaking her leg and then laughing at Linn not moving. She drags him up, and rolls him into the ring. Paige climbs up onto the apron, and grabs the top rope slingshotting herself over and splashing Linn. She hooks the leg and the ref slides in ONE….TWO….THR-NO! The ref points and Linn has his foot on the bottom rope! Paige stands up, and boots Linn a couple more times. She starts dragging Linn up, but he shoves her off and explodes out with a Yakuza Kick putting Paige down! Linn drops to one knee clutching at his head and trying to shake out the cobwebs. He staggers back up, drags Paige up, and whips her into the corner. He charges in for a splash, but Paige gets her boot up. Paige goes for a cross body, but Linn catches her with a smile, and charges forward slamming her into the turnbuckle. He sits her on the top rope, then climbs to the Second Rope and raises a hand as the crowd roars.
Stu: Here we go! Linn is calling for the Double Shot!
Linn tries to lift Paige, but Paige gets in first kicking Linn low. Linn lets go, and Paige takes advantage slipping out, hooking both of Linn’s arms, and then lifting Linn up and drilling him with a second-rope Sacrifice! Paige covers Linn and the ref slides in ONE…TWO…THR-NO! Paige lifts Linn up, a sick smile now covering her face. She then stands up, drags Linn up and drills him with ANOTHER Sacrifice. After a moments contemplation, Paige then lifts Linn up again and this time drills him with the Creation Driver! Linn is out cold by now, but Paige doesn’t go for the pin instead stalking the ring chuckling to herself.
Stu: Ref, Stop the damn match! Paige has lost it here.
Strong: She hasn’t lost anything, Stu. She’s showing Linn that she truly is better then him. And she loves the pain she’s causing too.
Paige then stands over Linn, reaches down, and yanks Linn up into Dream Street! The referee checks on Linn who isn’t responding at all and instantly calls for the bell.
TL: Your Winner, By Referee Stoppage, PAIGE!
Paige doesn’t let go though, yanking back even further on Linn. Finally the ref threatens to reverse his decision and Paige lets go, pie faces the ref and then strolls out of the ring. Paige looks back in the ring at Linn who is being checked by EMT’s and smirks before heading backstage.
TL: The following is a tag match and it is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first………on their way to the ring Lil’ Knoxville and Xtreme Steve……The Original Showstoppers!
“Riding Again” starts to play to boos as Knoxville and Steve make it out from the backstage area and into the entrance aisle and walk down to the ring. They mess with the fans a little, teasing slapping their hands, then shoving them back into their seats as they head to the ring.
AS: Mark my words, Stu, this team is going to be the first RoP Tag Team Champions. I guarantee it.
SP: They have some talent, but I hear nothing but good things about their opponents……
TL: And their opponents……..Johnny Holliday and Jared James…….The Revolution!
“Sink Into Me” plays as Johnny and Jared emerge from the back to some cheers, then run down the aisle and slide into the ring as Steve and Knoxville retreat to their corner and watch their opponents intently as they get up.
AS: These two have done some big things in the Northeast, but they ain’t in Connecticut anymore, Stu. This is a whole nother ballgame with new rules here in RoP.
SP: I dunno, these two definitely have good chemistry and I expect them to work rather well as a team.
The bell rings and Steve and Knoxville jump Jared and Johnny. After some clubbing blows to the back, they send both Johnny and Jared into the ropes and catch them both with standing dropkicks that send them stumbling back out of the ring as the crowd goes crazy. Knoxville and Steve wait for Jared and Johnny to get up before they charges the ropes and leap out of the ring onto both Jared and Johnny with double suicide dives. The crowd starts an “RoP” chant as Knoxville and Steve get up and roll Johnny into the ring. They get in after him and Knoxville lifts Johnny up and drops him over his knee as Steve comes off the ropes and quickly grabs Johnny and nails a snap swinging neck breaker onto him that folds him up and causes the crowd to applaud loudly. Knoxville gets up and official Mike Donovan forces him out of the ring and into his corner as Steve gets up and nails some stiff kicks to Johnny, who’s on his knees and teetering back and forth. Steve pulls him up and whips him into the ropes, going for a spinning heel kick, but Johnny catches him and manages to slam him into the mat with a snap as he nails a spine buster on him. Johnny crawls over into his corner and tags in Jared just as Steve gets up and goes to grab his foot.
AS: Here comes Jared…….
SP: And there goes Knoxville……..
Knoxville charges Jared, who ends up tossing him over the top rope to the arena floor. Jared turns around and Steve gouges him in the eyes and then launches him across the ring into a corner. Jared leaps up as Steve comes in after him and turns his body in mid air to catch Steve under the arms and go for a roll up on him. The crowd “ooohs” and “aaahs” as Steve rolls through, grabs Jared by the leg and launches him back with a flip that sends him right into a cross body as Knoxville flies over the top rope from the apron to catch him with it! The fans erupt as Knoxville gets up and Steve goes for the cover. One…..Two! Jared kicks out. Steve shakes his head as he pulls Jared up and then tags in Knoxville. Knoxville comes in and Steve gets Jared into a wheelbarrow position and lifts him as Knoxville quickly gets down and raises both knees as Steve brings Jared down chest first into them! Jared is in pain as Knoxville rolls him over and goes for another cover. One……Two..!
AS: Jared kicks out again and we’re seeing some tremendous team work from Knoxville and Steve here.
SP: They keep going like this and they might be RoP Tag Champs in no time, Artie!
Knoxville pulls Jared up and whips him into the ropes. He goes to catch Jared with a back body drop, but Jared rolls through, goes under Knoxville’s legs and gets up behind him. The fans are going crazy as Jared springs off the ropes and catches Knoxville with a headscissors takedown. Knoxville tumbles over toward the ropes and gets up. He immediately comes after Jared, who ducks a clothesline, then spins Knoxville around and nails a snap suplex on him. He climbs up the corner and goes to come off the top rope with something but Steve comes over and grabs his legs, holding Jared there. Finally, Steve steps up onto the middle rope, then the top as nails some shots to Jared. Knoxville gets up in the turnbuckle beside Steve and they go for a double suplex off the middle rope, but Johnny comes up behind them and nails a leaping kick to Steve’s back and then he gets his head between Knoxville’s legs and pulls him back with an electric chair drop. Steve is on the apron as Johnny springs off the ropes, but gets tripped up by Knoxville, who reaches up. He stumbles forward and Steve leaps sideways over the top rope and catches Johnny with a loud kick to the side of the head. Johnny stumbles right into a flap jack from Knoxville and rolls out onto the apron to regroup. Knoxville and Steve regroup and turn just as Jared climbs up to the top rope and comes off with a moonsault onto both of them and hangs on to Knoxville for a pin! One…….Two……..NO! Steve breaks it up!
AS: Jesus Christ, these four are so damn quick, I’m having a hard time following them!
SP: You aren’t the only one! The action is fast and furious here as these four are really going at it and laying it all on the line!
The fans are on their feet cheering as Jared gets up. He pulls Knoxville up and goes for the I-35 Drive, but Knoxville grabs his arm and whips him chest first into the corner, then takes him out with a big clothesline to the back of the head. Knoxville smirks as he picks him up and then takes him down with a scoop slam. Knoxville goes into the corner and starts to go up to the top for a moonsault, but Jared rolls out of the way. Johnny is up on the apron and runs into the corner, steps up onto the middle rope and then leaps up and nails a reverse hurricanrana on Knoxville that shakes the ring and causes the fans to erupt with a “this is awesome” chant.
AS: You know, I really can’t argue with the people here! These four are really setting the bar high for everyone else that’s coming out here later, Stu!
SP: And I don’t know if this can be topped! We haven’t seen much tags, but all four have been in the ring for a solid amount of time and we’ve seen some double team moves. It’s been well…..awesome thus far!
Knoxville rolls to the side of the ring as Johnny gets up and Steve comes at him. Johnny drop toe holds him down face first into the mat, then reaches over and grabs his head as Jared is up and springs off the ropes, nailing a running dropkick to Steve’s jaw. As soon as it connects, Johnny lets go and then gets up, springing off the ropes himself and he nails a flipping leg drop to the back of Steve’s head. The crowd is going ape shit and has a “Rev-O-lution” chant going as Jared picks Steve up and sets him up for a vertical suplex. He lifts him and brings him back right into a power bomb by Johnny. Jared springs into the ropes and nails a springboard moonsault onto Steve, then Johnny jumps over Steve and pins him down. One……..Two……..NO! Knoxville comes from nowhere to nail Johnny to break it up!
AS: Jesus Christ, that was as close of a two count as I’ve ever seen!
SP: How do you think Knoxville feels? That was way too close, but then again The Revolution had been rolling so well there before that. If Steve isn’t winded after that flurry, he has to be freaking Superman.
Jared comes at Knoxville who don’t have any of it and nails shot after shot to Jared and then nails a snap suplex on him to take him down. Johnny is up and Knoxville nails a flurry of right hands to him before he backs him into the ropes and then whips him across the ring and catches him with a tilt a whirl backbreaker. Johnny holds his back and Knoxville focuses on Jared, going over to the corner and choking him with his boot to boos. Steve, meanwhile, has gone up to the top rope and seems to be getting his breath as he looks down at Johnny. Suddenly, he leaps off and comes at Johnny with a spiral tap to a roar from the fans, but Johnny moves!
AS: HE MISSED IT! HE MISSED IT!
SP: This could be bad news for The Showstoppers, Artie. That’s a move that I’ve seen Steve hit in almost every match he’s been in all around the world!
Steve gets up and Johnny leaps up with a kick to the side of the head. Johnny gets up and Knoxville turns him around from behind and nails some right hand shots to his jaw before he flings Johnny over the top rope and to the arena floor. Knoxville turns around and Jared comes at him with a clothesline attempt, but Knoxville ducks and then turns Jared around and lifts him up, then brings him back down with a C-Ville Driver but Jared manages to spin around and land on his feet beside Knoxville! He boots him in the midsection, then reels him in for the I-35 Drive and he pins him as Johnny grabs Steve by the foot and keeps him from doing anything. One………Two………Three!
TL: Here are your winners………THE REVOLUTION!
AS: Damn! Damn it all to hell! I put some money on Knoxville and Steve and looked what happened!
SP: What a match though! It’s safe to say that the tag team division here in Ring of Pride is as good as ever!
We just see "The Real Deal" Lucas Sensation backstage smiling, as he talks about his match against Simon Sensation, tonight!
Lucas: You know, this is the night that HISTORY will be made!!! I am going to make history as I will be the ONLY Sensation in history! Simon, you had a good run with the Sensation, but it all comes to an end, and when it is all said and done....you will be changing your name, bitch! So, Simon....
Lucas pauses for a minute before speaking.
Lucas: Only one Sensation belongs in RoP....and that man goes by the name of Lucas!!! See you later, imposter!
We now fade.