::BREAKDOWN
OPENING::
Breakdown's opening sequence plays out as we go to ringside!
RW: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another episode of Sunday Night Breakdown !
JC: Tonight, we're going to find out from Dark Wolf is he accepts DVD's challenge for the Strike Towers Heavyweight Title at the next PayPerView!
RW: Also tonight, those two men will be partners for one night only as they take on Blood Money in the main event!
JC: The US and Hardcore Titles are also on the line here tonight!
RW: And the IC Title tourney begins as well! What a show!
"CUT MY LIFE INTO PIECES"...Individual pyro lining both sides of the ramp go off in succession from bottom to top, leading to a massive explosion on the stage. "THIS IS MY LAST RESORT!" Blue spotlights flicker throughout the arena as The ICON makes his way onto the stage holding the SFT Intercontinental Title. The ICON is bandaged heavily, and you notice he is sporting a black eye and stitches. He gingerly walks down the ramp and into the ring.
RW: The ICON showing the wounds of the war he and Dameon went through last week. But I hear the ICON has a major announcement to make here tonight, so let's listen in.
The ICON: Last week, me and Dameon put ourselves through literally hell! I pushed Dameon to levels he's never been to and quite honestly, he did the same to me. Because of the injuries I sustained last week, I've been told by our medical staff that I won't be able to compete this week or next!
The crowd boos.
The ICON: Boo me, but these are legit injuries!
The crowd boos louder.
The ICON: But Dameon, that doesn't mean this is over, not by a long shot! A few weeks ago I vowed that I was through with you. That you were a waste of my time! But after the destruction we went through last week, I realized that I could continue to make money off of our escapades. Because you see Dameon, I worry about revenue, buy rates, ratings and ticket sales and things like that. And what I noticed last week was that our little adventure was the highest rated segment on Breakdown. I've now got sponsors lined up for air time especially between commercial breaks of our matches. So this must continue and it will continue. Dameon, you have an opportunity to get me back in the ring at our next PayPerView. All you have to do is win the IC Title Tourney. Dameon, believe or not, I'll be rooting for you. You've proven in your domain that you are a beast. Unsanctioned match is your type of match and you got the better of me....barely. Let's see how you fair inside a ring under the bright lights of a PayPerView. Dameon, don't disappoint me as you have so often. Win this tournament so I can kick your ass!
The crowd boos ICON again.
The ICON: But enough about that. I'm here tonight to make a major announcement. After our next PayPerView, we're going to be re-introducing one of the all time greatest events in Strike Towers history! It's an event this is so unpredictable, so exciting that we're gonna close out the summer with this spectacular. In fact, this event holds a special place in my heart. It's where the infamous Hall of Fame Tag Team, I for an I, was born! Ladies and Gentlemen, coming this August......THE LETHAL LOTTERY!!!!!
The crowd goes into a frenzy with cheers!
The ICON: For those of you who don't know...This is a tag team style tournament. The tag teams are chosen at RANDOM, which means, you could see two guys like Ray Cross and Cage actually become a tag team! The winners of the tag team tournament will then square off against eachother for a grand prize that is yet to be determined and will be revealed the Breakdown episode following our next PayPerView! This event is open to ANYONE. It's open to new guys, old guys and everyone on the roster. And over the next couple of weeks I hope to make announcements on who have decided to participate. So everyone get ready, the Lethal Lottery returns in just a few weeks!
RW: Wow!
JC: What a huge announcement. The ICON continues to raise the bar here in Strike Towers!
MATCH
NUMBER ONE
RW: We're ready for our first match tonight.
JC: Xaokiin had a tough loss last week to Tyler Veritas, but Tyler's no push over.
RW: And we're interested to see if The Accountant can get back to his winning ways.
JC: Let's find out!
The Accountant walks to the ring carrying a silver briefcase and wearing spectacles. The Accountant enters the ring via the middle rope and then he sets the briefcase down under one of the corner turnbuckles, pops it open, places his glasses in it, closes it, and prepares for his opponent to enter the ring. If the opponent is in the ring he gives him a nasty smirk and readies for battle.
Xaokiin’s music hits as Xaokiin makes his way down to the ring. He steps up onto the apron and enters the ring.
As Xaokiin and The Accountant stare one another down and the referee is just about to call for the bell, the lights suddenly go out and the StrikeTron glows yellow.
"NEVER BACK DOWN..."
The glow from the StrikeTron slowly dims and fades to blackness, and the lights come back on. Xaokiin and The Accountant stand in the center of the ring, now back to back rather than face to face.
JC: What in the world was that?!
RW: Somebody in the back needs to be fired, the idiot! Thanks for that glitch!
As the confusion subsides, they face off again and the referee calls for the bell.
The referee says to ring the bell and we’re off. The Accountant immediately bounces off the ropes and speeds towards Xaokiin. He hits him with a shoulder charge but Xaokiin keeps his ground and deflects him off. The Accountant goes off another set of ropes and attempts the same thing with the same results. Xaokiin laughs at him a bit.
JC: I think its time for a different strategy for the young gun, the tackle a guy twice my size route doesn’t seem to be working!
RW: Definitely might have to look into expanding his playbook a bit.
The Accountant bounces off the ropes again but Xaokiin’s ready and attempts a clothesline as he comes near. The Accountant baseball slides under the larger man though and avoids the hit. He regains his feet, launches off the opposite route before Xaokiin can get his bearings and strikes with a drop kick to the back of Xaokiin, sending him into the ropes where he is caught up on the second rope. The Accountant runs over and leaps over the ropes and hits a legdrop onto the apron sending Xaokiin flying into the ring flopping around holding his neck in the middle of the ring.
RW: A brilliant display by the tiny competitor! Can he capitalize on this position though!?
JC: I dunno if anyone can keep up this pace for more then a couple minutes!
The Accountant spends a little extra time cheering for the fans as he doesn’t notice Xaokiin getting up to his feet staring at him. The Accountant jumps onto the top rope and springboards off the ropes looking for a legdrop but finds him self caught by Xaokiin, spun around and hit with a sitout powerbomb. Xaokiin goes for the pin right there.
1….2….kickout!
RW: Mike was so proud of himself he got caught him in the celebration and didn’t notice Xaokiin’s recovery!
JC: Now he’s paying the price though!
Xaokiin grabs The Accountant by the hair and puts him in a front headlock. He drapes his smaller opponents arm over him and lifts him in a vertical suplex position and holds him there for several moments.
JC: That’s like holding up my little sister in that position, not that big of a deal.
RW: That’s impressive that you can hold a man up like that.
Xaokiin comes down hard with the suplex and goes for the pin.
1…2…kickout
Xaokiin seems frustrated the match isn’t over yet. He picks up The Accountant and Irish whips him into the corner turnbuckle. The Accountant stands dazed hung in the corner. Xaokiin gets a head of steam and races towards him looking for the splash. The Accountant manages to kick up and over Xaokiin landing behind and facing him and send him chest first into the corner. The Accountant grabs Xaokiin’s hair and hits a quick neckbreaker laying him out for the moment. Mike races up to the top of the turnbuckle and leaps into a moonsault! Xaokiin gets his knees up though and The Accountant lands right on them taking the wind out of him.
JC: The Accountant is really hanging in there but can we really expect him to pull it out?
RW: It’s almost asking too much! Xaokiin is just too much for him to handle!
Xaokiin gets up with a very angry and pained look on his face as he goes to pick up The Accountant. As he does The Accountant punches him in the body. Its not enough to faze him that much though. But The Accountant follows through with another one, and another one and soon is hitting them in very quick succession forcing Xaokiin to let go and defend himself. As soon as he lets go The Accountant dropkicks Xaokiin at the leg forcing him down to one knee. He winds back and goes for the super kick but Xaokiin grabs it out of the air. He stands up holding the one leg and The Accountant bouncing away trying to keep his balance. The Accountant goes for a quick enziguri but Xaokiin ducks under it and maintains control of the foot. The Accountant lands on his feet and is again facing Xaokiin. Xaokiin pulls him in and hits a devastating clothesline folding him in half.
JC: Holy shit I think he just took his head off. The Accountant’s dead!
RW: Clearly his head didn’t fall off. He might be dead, but the head is clearly still attached! C’mon John…
JC: It’s called hyperbole…an exaggeration to add drama and excitement. It’s a literary device…people use it, like when CALLING A MATCH! You should try it sometime.
RW: His heads not off…
Xaokiin pulls him in and hooks his leg for the pin.
1…2…thre-KICKOUT!!
RW: And he lives! How the hell did he ever kick out of that move!
JC: I don’t know but that was almost too close!
Xaokiin is flipping out at the referee now, clearly wanting the 3 count and not getting it. He’s really getting into the ref’s face now as he starts pushing him and distancing himself from The Accountant. The Accountant is slow to rise but eventually makes it to his feet. He signals for the end to come behind Xaokiin’s back and the crowd approves. Xaokiin turns to see what the commotion is and sees The Accountant in front of him. Xaokiin goes for the clothesline but The Accountant ducks and nails him with a big boot. Account quickly into The Audit!
JC: Oh my god! The Accountant hit the Audit! This could be it!
The Accountant lets go Xaokiin and climbs the turnbuckle. Xaokiin stumbles to his feet but is nailed by Accountant with The Write Off! He hooks the leg for the pin!
1….2….3!!!!!!!!!!
JC: THE ACCOUNTANT WINS!
RW: What a great showing from this veteran! And a well earned win!
WINNER OF THIS MATCH: The Accountant via Pinfall!!! ::POST MATCH SEGMENT::
The Accountant celebrates his first victory back in Strike Towers when suddenly, TK Money makes his way down the ramp and slides under the ropes into the ring. Accountant sees him coming and attempts a clothesline, but TK ducks it, bounces off the opposite ropes and nails Accountant with a vicious clothesline of his own. TK picks up Accountant and nails him with The Blood Debt!
TK: Payback’s are a bitch, Accountant!
TK stands over Accountant with a smirk on his face.
MATCH
NUMBER TWO
RW: I'm intrigued by this next match up.
JC: Three potentially huge stars in Strike Towers going at it.
RW: But all three having their share of disappointment lately.
JC: Redd lost his IC Title to ICON two weeks ago, Vitone won the US Title only to lose it a week later and Reno, well, Reno is just Reno. Never consistent. Some say he wastes his talent.
RW: Let's see which of the three will rebound here tonight.
| PYRO GOES OFF | The music starts and the crowd stands up as the electric guitar builds in the arena. The cheers drown everything in the arena out as Reno Destiny Emurges from the curtain and stands on the stage and stares out into the sea of people who are throwing X signs in the air. He goes from side to side of the stage screaming at the crowd praising them and himself pointing at the crowd in excitment. He makes his way half way down the ramp and stops and looks around again before he takes a running sprint into the ring and quickly heads for the turn buckle and watches the sea of people scream and cheer for him. He raises his hands and the crowd goes louder. he smirks and stands on the turnbuckle for a few seconds and then drops down.
Vitone's music hits and he makes his way down the ramp and into the ring.
The Ballad starts the lights dim and Redd walks to the ring slowly with his head lowered and just enters the ring.
Anthony Vitone and Redd go at it. They start throwing lefts and rights. Anthony Vitone get the better of the blows and slings Redd to the ropes and hits a flying elbow to the head of Redd. As Reno Destiny looks on he hits Anthony Vitone from the back and hits a ddt. As Reno Destiny gets up, he is met by a hard kick to the midsection by Redd. Redd get Reno Destiny up and hits a nice suplex, and then hit an elbow to the chest as Reno Destiny is on the ground.
RW: Redd is trying to prove a point.
Vitone gets up and hits Redd with a hard right hand. He goes to hit another one but Redd blocks it and throws him out of the ring as Anthony Vitone lands hard on the concrete. Redd turns around and is met by a boot to the face by Reno Destiny.
RW: Reno Destiny gave him that boot with anger.
JC: yeah he should, he is getting his butt kicked.
Destiny gets Redd up and hits a thundering brain buster, and goes for the count.
1 2
but Redd kicks out. Reno Destiny gets him up and then gets him ready for the 3rd Degree but Redd pokes him in the eyes to stop the move. Redd gets Reno Destiny and hits a nice body slam that rocks the ring. Redd gets him up and looks at the crowd and hits a huge impaler ddt.
RW: Do you see Reno Destiny’s head hit the mat?
JC: yes I did. Redd goes for the cover
1 2
Destiny kicks out. Redd can not believe it.Anthony Vitone get into the ring and hits a hard clothesline. He covers Redd but Reno Destiny hits Anthony Vitone on the back of the head with an elbow. He slings Anthony Vitone to the rope and hits a powerful clothes line.Anthony Vitone is on the ground, Reno Destiny then looks at Redd and grabs him from the hair but then Redd gets him into The Darkness!!
1 .. 2 .... 3
WINNER OF THIS MATCH: Redd via Pinfall!!! ::BACKSTAGE SEGMENT::
Rick O'Shea: Hey, hey, hey...It's Rick O'Shea. I'm in the backstage area here with my guest, The Dark Wolf!
The Crowd cheers as they turn their attention to the Strike-Tron.
Rick O'Shea: Wolf, i'm not gonna beat around the bush here. Have you accepted Dave Van Dam's challenge or not?
Dark Wolf: Dave Van Dam, you think you're so smart, don't you? You think I'm going to go to the ring with you as my partner against Blood Money and set myself up for the a 3 on 1 beat down?! You've gotta be crazy. You're not my partner, you are my enemy. I've been around long enough to know when I'm getting set up. Dave, you want an answer? I'll give you an answer. You tried to set me up, so now I'm setting you up. I'll be at ringside for the match, but I won't be in your corner. Tonight, you'll have to face Blood Money....ALONE! Let's see how you do with the odds against YOU! If you beat Blood Money in the 2 on 1 handicap match, then you'll EARN your title shot against me at the next PayPerView! How do you like that for an answer?!
MATCH
NUMBER THREE
RW: Next up is the first match in our InterContinental #1 Contender's Tournament.
JC: One of these two men will move on to fight next week in the Finals.
Anishinabe is in the ring as Cage makes his entrance. The music cuts out all of a sudden while Cage is walking down the ramp, and as he looks around in bewilderment the lights in the arena shut off. Again the StrikeTron glows yellow, casting the only light in the arena and bathing everything in its bright yellow glow.
JC: Again?! What in the blue Hell is going on here tonight?!
"NEVER BACK DOWN..."
RW: This is getting weird, John! I don't think this is any accident anymore.
The StrikeTron fades out as it did earlier, and again the lights come back on just as the tron goes black. A puzzled Cage shakes his head as he resumes his walk down the aisle, his music playing once again. He slides into the ring and immediately starts throwing punches at Anishinabe. The bell rings as the two competitors begin to fight.
They begin to circle the ring. After a lap, they eventually lock up in the ring. Both men try to out power each other, but neither man is able to. They then both give up and release the lock up. Cage smirks as Anish looks on furious. Anish then runs towards Cage who is close to a turnbuckle. Cage sidesteps Anish to goes front first into corner. As Anish steps back, Cage bounces off of the ropes off and lands a devastating clothesline, and then rolls to a pin. The ref counts and only reaches two.
Cage looks at the referee who reassures him it was two. Cage then gets up as Anish begins to follow suit grabbing his head and chest in the process. Cage see’s Anish get up and bounces off of the ropes behind him and goes for clothesline on Anish, but Anish ducks as Cage bounces off of the ropes again, and when he returns to Anish, Anish spinebusters him. Anish goes for a pin himself, but again the ref only counts two.
Anish hits the mat three times as a signal for a 3 count.
JC: This has been an awesome start.
RW: It would have ended if the referee could properly count three.
JC: Yeah, Anish would have been victorious.
RW: You're kidding.
Both men get up, Anish holding his ribs and Cage his back. Anish then throws a right hand at Cage. Cage retaliates and throws a harder punch, into the ribs of Anish. Anish immediately grabs his ribs. With this, Cage immediately grabs Anish’s left arm and throws him to the ropes. When Anish returns, Cage goes for a Flapjack, but Anish hits a high knee to the face of Cage.
RW: Now that was graceful.
JC: I really do think you have a problem.
Anish then lays a boot to the chest Cage. He then brings Cage back up to his feet. He then picks up Cage in piledriver fashion and then drops him with a Michinuko Driver. He then rolls himself over Cage and goes for a pin again.
Anish just looks at the referee who signals 2. Anish argues back with a 3. Anish then gets back up and then brings Cage back up and then does a thumb down to the crowd as they boo furiously. Anish then turns Cage around and wraps his hands around the waist of Cage. Anish then lifts Cage and plants him with a German Suplex.
RW: See how perfect that was, flawless.
JC: That’s it, tomorrow you are seeing a shrink.
Anish keeps the bridge for the pin.
Kickout. Anish then grabs his hair as he looks at the referee who signals 2. He then gets up and gets in the face of the referee. They begin to argue until suddenly Anish is spun around and kicked in the stomach. Cage is up and gets Anish in a front face lock. He then moves Anish to have them in between his legs. Cage then picks him up and gives Anish a piledriver of his own. Both men remain down as the begins the 10 count.
ONE... TWO... THREE... FOUR...
Cage then gets up. He then brings Anish to his feet and then puts him up on his shoulders. Cage then spins around the ring for the crowd to see him for a huge pop. Cage then drops Anish with a Death Valley Driver. Cage then drops to his knees and then falls forward to cover Anish.
JC: What an awesome match. Pin attempts left and right.
RW: See, Anish always produces quality matches.
JC: You are pathetic.
Cage then gets up and brings Anish with him. Cage then boots Anish and locks him in a front face lock. Anish begins to fight it and then throws his elbow into the chest of Cage. He then throws another as Cage releases the hold more. Anish then throws one more to which releases the hold altogether. Anish then spins around Cage, and plants him with a reverse DDT. Both men remain on the mat.
ONE... TWO... THREE... FOUR...
Anish gets to his knees.
FIVE... SIX...
Anish is one knee.
SEVEN... EIGHT... NINE...
Anish is to his feet. He then looks around and sees Cage slowly getting up. Anish then begins to make his way to the nearest turnbuckle and begins climbing. Once he reaches the top, he see’s Cage almost up. Cage then gets off his last knee and Anish then jumps up. Anish looks for leg drop, but Cage gets up in time and catches Anish and then drops him with a Power bomb.
JC: OH MY GOD. Power Bomb.
RW: NOOO. Anish, FIGHT IT Anish.
Cage then begins to get up as he looks to the crowd. And as he gets up, he signals for the end which draws a huge pop. Once up, he then grabs Anish by the head and brings him to his feet. He then position’s Anish’s head between his feet and then lifts him up. Immediately Anish begins to fight it. Punching the head of Cage. Eventually Cage drops Anish.
Suddenly, It's Ray Cross storming the scene. He jumps up onto the apron and Cage sees him. Cage goes to punch Ray but Ray drops off the apron and Cage swings at thin air...his momentum spinning him around. Anish is to his feet and he kicks Cage in the stomach, and hits him with his PowerBomb finisher!
RW: THE POWERBOMB! THAT’S IT.
Anish then collapses over Cage as the referee goes for the pin.
1...2...3!!!
JC: Oh shit, he beat Cage.
RW: Anish… Anish WON!
JC: And Ray Cross gets some retribution! He cost Cage a chance at IC Gold!
WINNER OF THIS MATCH: Anishinabe via Pinfall!!! MATCH
NUMBER FOUR
RW: Here's the other SemiFinal Match for the IC Tournament.
JC: Dameon has a shot to get back into the ring with The ICON and take the IC title.
RW: And Jack Jones has no love lost for The ICON either.
JC: We'll see who has the will to win here tonight.
The arena lights dim as the Striketron fills with static, the words "A Revolution in Pain." appear a midst the salt and pepper scheme holding a hue of red, the opening notes of strike out through the PA the arena begins to flash with blood red lights, and as the rest of the guitars slowly join in strobe lights begin to flare in the entry way. Dameon then throws the curtain aside and steps out onto the stage as the vocals roar sending chills down the spines of children and soon to be mothers alike. Dameon throws his arms into the air with Kendo Stick in his left hand, making an "X" with his arms. Dameon then begins to make his way to the ring. "Never too late to stand your ground - Revolution begins In you - In me - Revolution!...BEGINS!!!" Standing about midway down the ramp Dameon begins to point out to the crowd who are half and half cheering and booing for "The Beast" of the SFT. Continuing his way down to ringside Dameon makes his way towards the announcers table, stopping momentarily to look down onto John and Randy, before sliding into the ring, heading to the nearest corner, climbing it, and throwing the "X" above his head once again.
"I've Got Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks hits and Jack Jones makes his way to the ring.
Dameon and Jack Jones then lock eyes and create a great atmosphere of suspence that starts to bore the referee. He yawns and Dameon breaks his concentration on his way to yell at the referee. Once he is done belittling the referee, Dameon charges at Jack Jones and takes him down. The two battle starved warriors roll around on the ground, punching and tearing at each other. Dameon gains the upper hand and ends up on top, giving him the opportunity to gouge Jack's eyes. Dameon stands up and is soon followed by Jack, who is rubbing his eyes. Dameon hits the ropes and hits a spinning heel kick on the challenger. The fans show their lack of appreciation for Dameon as they throw words of hatred at him, but he ignores them as always. Dameon stalks for a moment, waiting for his prey to get to his feet. Dameon walks towards him and Jack Jones gets in a straight punch to Dameon's face. Jack Jones gets halfway up and the other half is used to spear Dameon straight down to the mat. Jack Jones climbs on top of Dameon, digging his thumbs in Dameon's throat. The referee makes it to four before he pulls Jack Jones off of Dameon.
JC: He was choking Dameon!
RW: That's what I call a receipt.
Both men get up, Dameon rubbing his sore throat. Jack Jones charges at Dameon, enraged and with intent on taking Dameon out. Dameon gets in a drop toe hold to Jack Jones, causing his head to slam into the middle turnbuckle. Dameon drags him up and lifts him up. Jack Jones drops down and pushes Dameon into the ropes, where he rebounds and goes under as Jack Jones jumps over. Jack Jones then drops down and follows Dameon as he keeps running the ropes. Finally, Jack Jones rolls out of the way and smiles as Dameon keeps running the ropes, thinking Jack Jones is underneath him the whole time. Finally, Dameon realizes his error and stops running. Jack Jones gets to his feet and approaches as Dameon catches his breath. He grabs Dameon' shoulders, but Dameon knees the challenger in the gut. He them lifts Jack Jones up in a gorilla press and lifts him up and down a few times, showing his power, then tosses Jack Jones over the top rope, sending the challenger crashing onto the floor outside of the ring. Dameon slides out of the ring, standing over his smaller adversary. Jack Jones throws a punch at Dameon's groin and trips him, sending him face first into the ringsteps. Jack Jones staggers to his feet and grabs a chair. He goes to swing it at Dameon, but the referee yells at him to stop. Jack Jones fights temptation and slides back into the ring, then tells the referee to start the ten count.
ONE... TWO... THREE... Dameon starts to stir, but his head is pretty banged up. FOUR... FIVE... SIX... He is leaning up against the ring, briefly shaking off the pain. SEVEn... EIGHT... he rolls under the bottom rope and is back in the action just in time. Dameon manages to get to his feet and stand in the corner, facing away from Jack Jones. When Dameon turns around, Jack Jones runs and hits a thru-the-ropes turnbuckle clothesline on Dameon, which sends Dameonion to the mat on his back. Jack Jones then ascends the turnbuckle and hits a perfectly executed shooting star press. The fans go wild as the referee goes to make the three count...
Referee: One... two... rope break!
JC: He did indeed have the rope.
RW: Good call.
Jack Jones gets up and lays a boot into Dameon' chest right quick before he goes to the ropes to catch his breath. He starts to climb again and Dameon is back up, walking towards his challenger. As Jack Jones dives in midair for a moonsault, Dameon catches his head in midair and delivers a vicious ace crusher right in the middle of the ring! Both men are now down, exhausted from the brutal contest between these muscle-clad titans. Dameon shows first signs of life, using the ropes for leverage to get to his feet as his challenger is still down. Dameon manages to get the strength to run to the ropes and come back with a cannonball onto Jack Jones' torso. Dameon goes for the pin...
Referee: One... two... kick out!
Dameon rolls onto his back and is visibly frustrated. Both men manage to get to their feet at the same time, observing one another. Jack Jones catches Dameon off guard with a clothesline that sends both combatants over the top rope to the outside, but both land on the apron. Dameon gets to his feet and pulls Jack Jones up, then forearms his face twice. Jack Jones backs up and Dameon charges at him, allowing Jack Jones to catch him with a nice belly-to-belly suplex to the outside of the ring! Both men lie motionless on the outside for only a moment when they both start moving. Jack Jones gets to his feet as Dameon pulls himself into the ring. Jack Jones soon folows and ducks out of the way when Dameon goes for a kick to the head, allowing him to go behind Dameon and hit an impressive release German suplex! Both men recover again and Jack Jones sets Dameon up for a powerbomb, but Dameon blocks the move and pushes him back. Jack Jones trips and lands on one knee, allowing Dameon to hit the The Gallow’s End.
JC: He goes for the cover!
Referee: One... two... three!
RW: Dameon has done it! He's one step closer to meeting the ICON once again!
JC: Give it for Jack Jones though. He's getting better and better lately. And he's making a name for himself in Strike Tower's once again!
WINNER OF THIS MATCH: Dameon via Pinfall!!! MATCH
NUMBER FOUR
RW: Next up is a special match.
JC: Hardcore Title once again being defended by Ray Cross.
RW: But he's might be running into a buzz saw here. Jay Gamble has been on fire since returning to SFT.
JC: Yea, I'm shocked he's still around. This must be the longest we've seen of his tenure.
RW: And with the recent events of Cage, Ray Cross has to be sidetracked. Hopefully he can put that aside for the next 20 minutes.
"Dead Memories" by Slipknot begins to blast over the PA System as Jay Gamble walks out from the backstage area with "Man With A Plan" Tobias Jackson and "Lighter Than Air" Airborne following him. He looks out amongst the crowd and smirks. He raises his arms on the stage as an amazing display of red and green pyro technics go off behind him. He nods his head, lowers his arms, and begins walking down the ramp with his entourage following him.
All is pitch black and silent in the stadium. Then the thundering sound of a slow beating heart is projected loudly around the arena as the lights are brought to bear on a lone figure standing at the top of the ramp with both the Hardcore and Tag Team Titles. Pyro's fire off and, "Hey You Nice Shot" by Filter begins to play as he tosses his cigar to the ground and stomps it out before making his way defiantly to the ring. He has tuned out the fans and his concentration is unshakable.
RW: Well, both men are in the ring, and it looks like they are ready to go. I'd like to remind folks that this is for the Hardcore championship. The rules of this match are there are no rules which means anything goes.
JC: That's right Randy. Both men are going to be going toe to toe. Mano y Mano. I don't care if this match goes for one hour or two hours. They are going to give the fans their money's worth tonight.
The ref takes the belt from Ray and holds it high in the air and shows the crowd the belt. He then hands it over to the time keeper and calls for the bell. It rings and both men circle each other when Ray slides out of the ring and searches underneath the apron and finds a cane and cracks it over the head of Jay Gamble who goes down hard to the mat. Ray covers him.
1....
2....
KICKOUT!
JC: Ray went for the pinfall early wasting no time to make for the win. I can't believe that Jay Gamble had kicked out of it this early in the match.
RW: I don't think that'd happen. It's only been thirty seconds into the match!
Action continues in the ring and Ray stomps on Jay Gamble and then forces him to his feet. Cross and Jay Gamble lock up and try to get the advantage. After a few seconds of dancing around the ring, Jay Gamble forces Ray into the turnbuckle. He then lets go, and delivers a hard nasty chops and Ray grabs his chest in pain.
Following the chop, Jay Gamble gets ready to deliver a suplex, but it is blocked and reversed by Ray who drives Jay Gamble to the mat. Ray then walks over to the cane that he picked up out of the apron before and goes to swing it at Jay Gamble who rolls out of the way and gets back up to his feet. Jay Gamble runs right towards him and delivers a bulldog driving Ray down to the mat. Now Jay Gamble walks over to the cane and picks it up. He turns to the crowd and taunts them. They cheer and then he walks slowly back to Ray who is now getting back to his feet, but before he can make it to his feet, Jay Gamble swing the cane over the head of MackDaddy who knocks him back down. This time Jay Gamble goes for the pin.
1....
2....
KICKOUT!
RW: Wow! So far this has been intense although the only weapon we have seen thus far is a Singapore cane. Both of these men aren't giving up. If this were amateur wrestling, I'd say these two men were tied up in points, but this is not. This is professional wrestling at its finest, and ladies and gentlemen watching at home, I hope you're enjoying it.
JC: In agreement to Ryan, I hope that you are too.
As the action continues in the ring, Jay Gamble slides out and grabs a weapon from underneath the ring. This weapon happens to be a table. He throws it into the ring where Ray is and he is already on his feet, but groggy, and shakes off the cobwebs. He looks down in surprise to see what's at his feet. He quickly picks it up and sets it on its legs. He grins to himself when Jay Gamble comes back in. He stomps on Jay Gamble who was caught by surprise and then he rakes the eyes of his opponent. He irish whips Jay Gamble into a turnbuckle and then he walks down to the turnbuckle sits Jay Gamble on the top and then he climbs. He gets into the superplex position and delivers it, putting him through the table. They land through and cover each other.
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KICKOUT!
RW: Holy shit! After landing through that table and landing on the top of each other they both kicked out of that? I can't believe it.
JC: No kidding. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm speechless after this. Both men kicked out after that entourage. I thought for sure that there'd be a double pin here.
RW: Well, you though wrong.
The action continues in the ring as both men are still down. If this were a regular match the ten count would be initiated, but this is not the case. Jay Gamble, who took most of the blow. was the first one back to his feet. He saw an opportunity to get the win and he decided to take it. He went for the cover.
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JC:....
RW: What? Cat got your tongue? You've seen this before. Hell the whole world has seen this before. Ray Cross' got a heart...well, not anymore. He's got an artificial heart that won't quit!
JC: That was wrong....very wrong.
Jay Gamble was shocked. He couldn't believe that Ray was able to kick out of that. He forced Ray up to his feet and threw him over the top rope. Jay Gamble then jumps out of the ring and searches under the apron for a weapon. A few seconds later he find a trash can. As Ray makes his way to his feet and gets smashed over the head. He doesn't go down to the ground this time, he's just standing there, groggy and Jay Gamble delivers a neckbreaker on to the trash can. Ray screams in pain as Jay Gamble goes for the cover.
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KICK OUT!
RW: If I was wearing a hat right now, I'd tip it to the both of these guys for showing tremendous hear. I can't believe that they're still going after this onslaught. I shouldn't be surprised, but this is Paradise Lost after all....a pay per view that's going to go down in history as one of the best!
JC: Yes indeed Randy. Jay Gamble threw Ray over the top rope, found a trash can and hit Cross over the head with it who didn't go down by the way only to get hit with a neckbreaker and land back down on the trash can. It's mayhem in there. Mayhem I tell ya!
RW: Calm down before you give yourself a hernia.
JC: Not tonight I won't! I've got to be excited!
Back to the action outside of the ring, it looks as if Cross is getting up slowly. Jay Gamble is frustrated and is seen arguing with the referee. While his back was turned, Cross took the opportunity and low blowed him. He smiled to the people in the front row, and went to the opposite side of the ring to find a weapon. He looked under the apron a few moments and then he found a chair. He held it up so the crowd could see it and ran over to Jay Gamble who saw Ray at the last minute and kicked him in the gut. The chair fell out of Ray's hand and Jay Gamble picked up his opponent for a piledriver and drove his head into the chair. That was soon followed by a moonsault from the ring apron. He grabbed the leg of Cross and his shoulders touched the ground:
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JC: WHAT!? At the very last and possible second he could, Ray Cross kicked out. He could have very well lost that match, but ladies and gentlemen we're still going strong, Both competitors are showing a lot of heart and determination out there.
RW: Yeah. What do you get when you cross a chicken with a dog?
JC: A--WHAT!? Would you cut that out? You remind me of me sometimes, and that's bad. Let's just get back to the action ins...I mean outside of the ring.
Both competitors remain down on the ground. After a few moments, Ray starts to get back up to his feet and grabs the chair again. he raises his head high over his head and smashes it over the chest of Jay Gamble. Ray climbs back into the ring and goes up to the top rope. He jumps off of it and lands on Jay Gamble with a frog splash right on top of the chair. Ray's chest is hurting but he is able to make the pin anyway.
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KICKOUT!
RW: Jay Gamble is able to kick out as the frog splash is delivered Ray delivers the frog splash!
JC: Yeah, no doubt. Again this is for the Hardcore championship. Anything goes and blood can be spilt!
After the frog splash on to the chair, Ray picks up Jay Gamble by the hair, but is kicked in the gut by Jay Gamble. He goes for the Wanna Gamble, but is blocked by Ray who in return goes for the Death Roll. This is reversed by Jay Gamble who shoves Ray backward and in an instant…
It’s Cage over the barricade with a steel pipe, nailing Cross in the back of the head, causing Cross to stumble forward a little and Gamble quickly hits Blackjack on Ray into and through the steel steps. There is a loud thud that echoes in the building as Ray's body flails to the ground. Jay Gamble goes for the pin attempt!
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JC: We have a new Hardcore champion. Though I'm disappointed that no blood was spilt here tonight, but I can't complain though. These guys had wrestled one hell of a match here tonight. They sweat their asses off, and my hats off to 'em.
RW: You're certainly right John. The Hardcore match was a great match. I do believe that these two men deserve some applause after that performance. They had definitely earned my respect tonight.
JC: Respect definitely earned by Ray Cross. This is officially the first time he’s ever lost that title. And now Gamble has those bragging rights.
RW: Earlier in the evening, it was Ray who cost Cage a shot at the IC Title and now Cage has returned the favor.
JC: But on what level? Cage has now desecrated Lexus’ tombstone and cost Cross his coveted Hardcore Title. I’d hate to see what happens when Ray Cross gets his hands on Cage!
The final bell rings and Amanda Summers stands to announce the winner.
Amanda Summers: Here is your winner and...
Amanda stops short as the lights go out again, the StrikeTron again glowing yellow.
JC: Oh, come on! This is the third time tonight! What the f-
RW: Whoa, John! This is getting annoying, I know, but let's try to keep it G-rated!
"NEVER BACK DOWN!"
The lights snap back on as the StrikeTron again goes black, and the Hardcore Champion escapes the ring with his belt.
Gamble retreats up the ramp celebrating with the Hardcore Title. He disappears behind the curtain leaving Ray Cross, now in the ring, alone. Ray Cross pulls himself up using the ropes looking dejected. He looks out at the crowd and they all begin to rise to their feet. Suddenly, a standing ovation roars throughout the arena in respect for Ray Cross’ Hardcore Title reign. Ray Cross nods back to the crowd for their show of respect. He rolls outta the ring and back up the ramp as the crowd continues to cheer for him.
WINNER OF THIS MATCH AND NEW STRIKE TOWERS HARDCORE CHAMP: Jay Gamble via Pinfall!!! MATCH
NUMBER FIVE
RW: Next match is for the US Title. Ryan Cage defeated Anthony Vitone last week, but turns right back around to defend it this week.
JC: And against Tyler Veritas. He attacked Cage after Cage's victory last week and spoiled it for Ryan. Let's see if he can do it two weeks in a row and take the US Title this week.
There is a blinding white light and then "Whispers in the Dark" by Skillet blares throughout the arena. Tyler strolls out from behind the curtain and walks down to the ring. He takes his armani coat off and hops up on the apron. A smikle comes across his face as he stalks around the ring awaiting the bell.
Ryan Cage's music hits and he makes his way down the ramp with the US Title. He gets in the ring and hands the title over to the ref.
The bell rings as both men slowly make their way to the center of the ring but as they go for the lock up Ryan Cage is quick to deliver a kick to the mid section of Tyler Veritas followed up by a snapmare then a stiff kick to the small of the back.
Randy: Great offense displayed by the champion from the get go.
John: What else do you expect from Ryan Cage?
Pulling Veritas up Ryan Cage then Irish whips him into the corner nearest to them and follows up with an amazing clothesline which almost takes Tyler Veritas clean off of his feet. Ryan Cage then steps up to the second rope mounting Tyler Veritas and begins to deliver blows 1...2...3...4...5... but then Tyler Veritas uses his weight and strength advantage to send the United States champion over the top rope and down to the ground below, giving Tyler Veritas a second to recollect himself in the ring, as the ref begins the count for Ryan Cage.
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Randy: The champ better get back in the ring or he will lose this match...3...4...5
John: But he will retain the title...6
At this time Ryan Cage slides into the ring only to receive multiple boots to the shoulders and head from the challenger. Tyler Veritas lifts Ryan to his feet spins him around and delivers a vicious full nelson suplex almost rolling the champion out of the ring, Tyler Veritas then goes for the first pin of the match.
John: He might have it here Randy!
1... 2... Kickout...!
The referee signals the two count much to the dismay of Tyler Veritas who stands up arguing with the "man in charge".
Randy: Tyler Veritas wasting some precious time here.
Ryan Cage begins to come to and sees Tyler Veritas not paying attention, taking advantage he school-boys Tyler Veritas holding his pants in the process.
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Randy: TWO AND A HALF FROM RYAN CAGE! Tyler Veritas better watch out.
Both men hop to their feet both frustrated by their previous exchange. Tyler Veritas makes the first move running at Ryan Cage, but Ryan reacts quickly locking his arms onto the large frame of Veritas and delivering a wicked "Zero Below" to the big man, leaving him motionless on the mat, Ryan then goes to the pin again.
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John: Oh my god I was for sure that was it for Tyler Veritas...
Randy: He has always been a resilient one thats for sure.
Ryan Cage now more angered than ever lifts up Tyler Veritas and back him into a corner once again but instead of trying to lift Tyler Veritas onto the top rope he climbs up behind him, but no sooner said than done Tyler Veritas spun around clubbing blow after blow to the head of Cage rendering the man half asleep, and or in a coma from huge fists to the temple. Tyler picks up Ryan and nails him with “Romans 1:18” leaving him lie motionless on the mat where Tyler Veritas falls into a pin as if exhausted from the match.
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RW: Wow, Tyler just continues to impress!
JC: Can anyone beat this man?!
RW: And can anyone hang onto the US Title for more than a week?!
WINNER OF THIS MATCH AND NEW STRIKE TOWERS UNITED STATES CHAMP: Tyler Veritasvia Pinfall!!! MAIN EVENT
RW: Next up, the Main Event.
JC: Earlier tonight, Dark Wolf took himself outta the match and said if Dave wants a shot at his title, he'd have to beat Blood Money, ALONE!
RW: Let's see if he can do it.
“Changes by Tupac blares throughout the arena and DVD walks out from the back. He has a smile on his face. He begins to strut down to the ring, as he reaches the ring, The Dark Wolf’s music hits and he walks out from behind the curtain. He is in street clothes and has the World Title strapped around his waist and his half of the Tag Titles thrown over his shoulder. He stands atop the stage and just smiles at Dave. He walks down the ramp and stands next to the announcer's table.
RW: Wolf wasn't kidding. He's not even dressed for action.
JC: If Dave thought Wolf was kidding, he's just realizing that he wasn't. Dave will fight this match on his own.
Dave stands in the middle of the ring. Out of nowhere Blood Money sneaks in the ring from behind Dave and send him crashing to the mat with double forearms. Wolf is standing out on the run way chuckling. The ref calls for the bell and TK heads to the outside. Back in the ring Twilight walks over to a fallen DVD. He picks him up and drag him to the corner. This is when the knife edge chops began. One right after the other in succession. Twilight stays on the offensive and picks DVD up and whips him across the ring. He attempts to run across with a clothesline but DVD gets out of the way at the last second. Twilight slams chest first to the turnbuckle and DVD quickly follows with a DDT.
RW: There is so good offense from DVD.
DVD picks up Twilight and sets him up for a Rock Bottom which he hits. DVD attempts a pin but TK runs in and breaks the count up. The ref forces TK to the outside but the interference is enough for Twilight to crawl across the ring and gets the tag. TK storms into the ring and is met with a left from DVD who falls down on to the chest of TK. DVD pummels Tk until the ref pulls him off. DVD picks up TK and plants him with a sit down DDT. DVD covers and this time Twilight comes in for the save. Twilight picks DVD up throws him to the outside where TK follows. Twilight walks around the ring to where DVD is and begins to put the boots to DVD. The ref admonishes Twilight and Twilight walks back around to the other side of the ring. TK picks DVD up and suplexes him on the outside. The ref begins to count.
JC: These three are going through some war here tonight.
The ref’s count is up to 6, when Twilight comes back around the ring and charges at DVD. DVD ducks and Twilight nails TK with a clothesline. Twilight turns in astonishment and is met with a Van Daminator. DVD slides under the bottom ring just as the ref’s count reaches ten.
RW: DVD just shocked every one.
JC: He just won with a count out.
DVD looks out the ring and sees Wolf standing there applauding. Someone slides a microphone under the bottom rope to DVD.
DVD…Looks like I’ll see you in a couple weeks buddy.
The Wolf nods his heads and puts the microphone to his lips.
Wolf…It will be the last time you will have a shot at this championship as long as I am champion. I’ll see ya there.
WINNER OF THIS MATCH: Dave Van Dam via Countout!!! ::BREAKDOWN CLOSING:: JC: And if he doesn't beat Wolf, he'll never have a shot at it as long as Dark Wolf has it! RW: I can't believe the show we've had tonight. New US and Hardcore Champions have been declared. JC: The IC Title tournament finals are set as Dameon will take on Anishinabe with the winner getting a shot at The ICON. RW: Join us next week for our last show before the PayPerView.... "NEVER BACK DOWN IN THE FACE OF ANGER!" The voice of Kyle Morrison cuts through the darkness, and the lights come up again, though this time the yellow glow from the StrikeTron remains. "Perfect Insanity" by Disturbed begins to blare across the loudspeakers. JC: I am completely lost, Randy! What is happening tonight? The crowd erupts in boos as Josh Konnely walks out onto the stage. RW: It's Josh Konnely! So he's the one responsible for these interruptions?! JC: It appears that way! Josh Konnely stands atop the stage taking in the cheers from the crowd. RW: Ladies and Gentlemen, it appears that former World Champion, Josh Konnely, is back!!! JC: What a way to cap off the night! Join us next week everybody! We close up on Konnely as... Show Fades to black…
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