Circuit - May 2011
May 7, 2011 1:00:42 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on May 7, 2011 1:00:42 GMT -5
Universal Circuit - May 2011
*We get an uncustomary 'cold opening' to the show. Rather then pan around the arena and its fans, we cut right to the commentators: John Randolph and James Ward.*
[John:] "Good evening fans and sorry for-"
[James:] "F*CK. We're not even five seconds into the show and already you're being a pussy."
[John:] "I'm merely apologizing to them for the lack of our usual opening festivities."
[James:] "They won't lose sleep over it. Who needs to see the sh*tbags in the audience anyway? You wanna make the sh*tbags at home feel better about themselves for not going all the way here and spending money to watch this live?"
[John:] "So I'm guessing you had something to do with this?"
[James:] "You cracked the case, defective."
[John:] "You mean detect-."
[James:] "I know what I said. And yeah, we put the fear of Jinchuu into the production team and had them trim this show of its self-indulgent tripe. Too bad we couldn't get the whole thing sh*tcanned but that will come in time."
[John:] "So I hear."
[James:] "You can doubt us all you want but if you f'n mouth off to me with that bitch ass sarcasm one more time, I swear I will-"
*James doesn't have time to finish his threat as Marauder runs out from the back and clobbers him with an "Inertian Hammer"*
[John:] "And to think there'd be repercussions for setting his friend on fire..."
*As Marauder ferociously lands punches onto the downed and nearly unconscious James Ward, Kyle Walker runs to the announce table, grabs James' chair and slams it over Marauder's back. There is no effect other then Marauder turning around and then chasing Kyle into the ring. On the way, Marauder grabs a UBL banner and wraps it around his shoulders. This seems to enrage Kyle to the level that Marauder was when he came out. The two stare holes through each other while they are seperated by the referee for as long as he can hold them back to recite the usual match rules*
[John:] "I knew Marauder wouldn't be able to wait long for this match but I had no idea we'd start the show like this! Folks, we're getting right into our first scheduled match, even if it seems to be happening earlier on the card then I expected! But the bell has rung and who am I to stop the action! Here we go!"
Match #1: Marauder vs. Kyle Walker
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*The crowd is stunned into silence.*
[John:] "Ok, I guess I'll say it. Kyle Walker has just defeated the Marauder: An enraged Marauder, no less. But what's more worrying to me is that Kyle may not feel physical pain. He just took everything Marauder had and kept coming back for more. He didn't merely withstand it, he relished the onslaught. And during the Battalion Title match last month, Kyle took the Thunder Clap from Thunder Strike and shrugged it off like it was nothing. His resiliency is highly disturbing, as is his realization of it."
*Kyle is looking around the ring with a crazed smile. While he seems to be moving around slowly, there are no traces of pain seen on his face.*
[John:] "Even though Marauder used his superior power and bigger frame to control Kyle for much of the match, he wasn't able to keep him down. Eventually, Kyle hit a version of his "P'd off K" and then finished Marauder off with the same move that eviscerated Orochi Geese: the sheer head drop that Kyle now calls the "KyleDriver".
Marauder (X) ["KyleDriver" - 14:41] (O) Kyle Walker
[John:] "And if you're familiar with Jinchuu, you know this encounter isn't over by a long shot. Jakob of Furis came out to ringside the second the match ended. And James Ward is back on his feet as well. The two stalk their way to the ring as Kyle holds Marauder on the ground by rubbing his elbow into his face. But before the three can do any more then put the boots to Marauder, help has arrived! A chair-wielding Matt Rivers and Luke Kisiera run down to the ring...followed by...what!? Could that be!?"
*The fans ERUPT as Indy James runs down to ringside*
[John:] "It's Indy James! The man who Furis brutally injured in a cage match a few years ago during his 'transformation' phase. Indy takes out a whip and starts giving the business to Furis who doesn't back down one bit! The two are actually now brawling through the crowd! Luckily Indy put away his whip so the fans don't get a leather souvenir! Meanwhile, Matt and Luke hold Kyle and James at bay long enough for Marauder to get to his feet! Kyle seethes but orders James to leave the ring with him."
*Matt and Luke help Marauder backstage. The Battle-Tron turns on and we see Jason Hyde helping Jakob of Furis to run Indy James off.*
[John:] "Looks like Jason had a more strategic approach tonight then the other members. But you have to be shocked at what we saw from Indy James here. As well as Furis' reaction which appears to be licking the blood from his wounds inflicted by Indy's whip. Folks, we're cutting to commercial, too much here needs to be sorted out and taken back under control."
*A teaser trailer airs for Battle Formation II showing a slowly zooming in video of the King of Kirin World Title on a wall.*
[John:] "Well we are back and amazingly, I'm not joined by James Ward. I guess that means we have some time for 'indulgences' like oh, I dunno...showing the full card of matches for tonight? Absolutely hedonistic, I know."
*The Battle Tron turns on showing 5 matches*
Match #1: Marauder vs. Kyle Walker
Match #2: Flare Foundation vs. Warrior MAX
Match #3: Mark Spirals vs. Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox vs. Perfectshawn Stevens
Match #4: Koji Keo'ke vs. Corruptor
Match #5: Battalion Tag Titles #1 Contendership: Team RELOAD vs. Snake Mountain
[John:] "Well we sure as heck already had our first match. No need to have that one again. Unfortunately, reports from backstage are that Marauder was more then just a little shaken by the KyleDriver. He was able to stand up and walk to the back but it's possible we have another concussion on our hands. Obviously this isn't the worst thing in the world compared to our last few shows, but with Marauder's injury and Kyle's victory, you still have to chalk this one up in Jinchuu's win column: even with Indy James' return. But perhaps we can continue the night in relative stability.
Then again, when you think 'stability', the two men coming out now are far from it. Warriors MAX, the team of KAOS and X, are making their way to the ring in their official UBL debut. Anyone familiar with FPCPP knows KAOS, the 'artist' formerly known as Omega. This guy is a few cards short of a rolodex, if you get what I'm saying. And his partner appears to be obedient and fierce, a scary combination.
Their opponents are two fan favorites in the Flare Foundation: the team of Joe Flare and the SCW Champion, Jack Flare. We've seen a lot of promise from this young but highly experienced and talented team. They are hoping to impress Drake enough to earn a Battalion Title shot after Battle Formation. It's possible Drake wanted them to face an 'unstable' team to gauge how they'd do against Jinchuu, the current Battalion Champions. As for Warriors MAX, perhaps Drake thought having one more group of radicals in UBL could actually disrupt Jinchuu. It's risky thinking but one thing is for sure, this is going to be a tough match for both teams. Let's get to the ring for some UBL tag-teamery."
Match #2: Flare Foundation vs. Warrior MAX
Joe/Jack Flare vs. KAOS/X
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[John:] "It looks like the Flares were a bit more intense then the Warriors were ready for. X got busted open and Jack Flare used the same finisher that has given him such a run of momentum in the last few years. You have to hand it to the Warriors for pushing the Flares this far though, especially in their debut match. But I think the Flares just wanted this more as they've been in UBL for the last year and are, in my opinion, ready to break into the Title scene. In some ways they remind me of the current OG-Joshi Tag Team Champions, the Reed Sisters. Both are sibling tandems who are experienced beyond their actual years with a lot of talent and recent success. Let's see if the Flares can reach the same heights in UBL."
Joe/Jack Flare (O) ["Jackked Up!" - 26:07] (X) X/Kaos
[John:] "And we turn next to a match with possible NEXUS Title implications. Perfect Shawn Stevens is the "Perfect Royalty" stablemate of current NEXUS Champion, Julian Caesaro. Shawn made this match to test out two wrestlers he believes have NEXUS Title contendership potential: Mark Spirals and Chuck Madrox. Now whether this means they will be hand-picked for a Title match if they win OR if they are simply being targetted for a beatdown is difficult to tell. But if there is a beatdown, I'm not sure how it will sit with one of our notable but late arriving audience members."
*Corey O'Brian is coming down to an empty seat in the front row and sits down with a drink in hand. The fans are excited to have him nearby but are keeping their respectful distance given the serious mood he is in.*
[John:] "There's the man that came within a hair of becoming NEXUS Champion at OG-FPD Ragnarok in December. A man who was in a match voted "best of the show" by many fans. Tonight he turns his attention to Chuck Madrox. Corey and Chuck have been establishing quite a feud over the last few months. What began in an elimination match last year for a Title shot has turned into a heated war of words. And these two men are set to finally face off one on one in an upcoming episode of Orochi-O's TV. If Shawn has something up his sleeve tonight, he would do well to realize that Corey has already staked his interest in knocking Chuck's jaw off. As for Mark Spirals, he also has some back up tonight to make sure he isn't wrongfully attacked outside the confines of the match."
*Tyler Jett, Jayden Blayze, Heather Heaton, and Rachel Sky are seen in the audience sitting together. Jayden has on one of those hats with straws coming out the side which go into the wearer's mouth. He also has a considerable mountain of mini hamburgers (or "sliders") balanced precariously on his lap.*
[John:] "Four of the members of Gen X are in the crowd getting ready to cheer their ally, Mark Spirals. We saw Tyler and Jayden come to his aid in January when F.T.S. tried to attack him so I think he is adequately protected here. They also are ensuring that Mark is adequately cheered as he comes out to ringside. One particular member of the crew appears to be cheering extra hard, that being Rachel Sky. Lot of charisma in that girl! Jayden, not wanting to be outdone, seems to be stepping up his cheering as well but that results in pieces of food shooting out of his mouth. Manners, thy name is not Blayze.
Speaking of questionable manners, Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox comes out swilling a bottle of beer. He spits some in the general direction of Corey, close enough to make O'Brian stand to attention in case Chuck wanted to give him any more sass. But Chuck just smiles and rolls into the ring while Corey sits back down keeping eye contact with Chuck. Shawn is out next and claps for both wrestlers in the ring, appearing to respect them. But actions speak louder then idle clapping, and we'll see what happens during and after this match. Let's get to the ring!"
Match #3: Mark Spirals vs. Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox vs. Perfectshawn Stevens
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[John:] "Regardless of intentions, Shawn certainly set up an entertaining match. But he also fell short of victory as Chuck made Mark Spirals tap out to "The Whiskey Bent" after manuevering Shawn out of the ring. A smart strategy by Chuck especially given how effective Shawn was during the match. Despite all the liquor, Chuck made the right move and took a big victory. Given how Corey and Chuck's feud has revolved around challenging for the NEXUS Title, you gotta figure Chuck made headway here. But the Title shot at Battle Formation still belongs to Daddy Prime Time who we witnessed defeat Corey at the March Open.
Meanwhile, Shawn nods his head at the proceedings and actually goes backstage without incident. Chuck and Corey have another staring contest which gets about half the attention from the fans. The other half is going to cheering Mark Spirals who also goes backstage. Even though Mark just made it onto the Front Lines roster this January, he's performing well beyond the expectations of a rookie. He just went toe to toe with a UBL veteran in Shawn and a man near the top of the NEXUS division in Chuck. I'd say Mark had a pretty damn good showing here, as a result. I know he pushes himself hard to be at his personal best and would have liked to win this, but I see nothing but future success for this man. His time will come."
Chuxk Madrox (O) ["The Whiskey Bent" - 25:49] (X) Mark Spirals (-) Perfectshawn Stevens
[John:] "And we're gonna take a small commercial break. Be back soon, folks."
*Another Battle Formation teaser airs, this time zeroing in on the NEXUS Championship Belt hanging on a wall.*
[John:] "We're back again and...well, once again joined by Jinchuu representative, James Ward."
[James:] "..."
[John:] "Ohhh-k. Nothing to say, Mr. Ward?"
[James:] "Yeah, don't piss me off. I'm just here to watch the next match."
[John:] "I guess the Corruptor got your attention at the last show. And he and Koji Keo'ke are now set to face each other. Koji has had a lot of success in UBL but hasn't quite gotten a NEXUS Title shot yet. But he can boast an impressive victory and overall heroic effort against Chuck Madrox in a tightly contested three match series that Chuck narrowly won out in. As for the Corruptor, he just earned himself a spot onto the Main Roster after defeating Matt River-"
*James spits*
[James:] "Don't say that name for the rest of the night."
[John:] "Ok, after Corruptor beat...the aforementioned Field Leader, he then went on to beat Vert Triangle in a swap match that we saw during the last show. That victory earned him a spot on the Main Roster. Tonight he has a real test in Koji Keo'ke. If Corruptor can beat Koji, that will send him flying up the NEXUS contendership ladder. If not, well, that's ok too, I guess. Right?"
[James:] "Huh? You want me to make you feel better? What the f*ck is wrong with you?"
[John:] "Just making conversation."
[James:] "Are you some needy bitch or something? I thought you wanted me out of here."
[John:] "As much as I hate talking to you, it's even worse when you're just sitting there staring at the ring...with that hateful look in your eyes."
*James puts a cigar in his mouth and shrugs his shoulders.*
[James:] "I'll never understand women."
[John:] "Well, we're gonna get to the ring now. Koji has come down with a lot of crowd support. Corruptor is out next to total silence. I don't know what it is but he seems to freak the crowd out."
[James:] "I got an idea."
[John:] "So then say it."
[James:] "Don't order me to do sh*t. Like I said, it's just an idea. And I'm out here to make sure no one pulls anything to mess up our plans."
[John:] "Uh...ok. Maybe I'm 'needy' but you seem a bit paranoid."
*James smacks John on the back of his head.*
[James:] "That's your warning."
[John:] "Ok, ok...ouch."
[James:] "Just get to the ring, I'm sick of waiting for this to go down."
Match #4: Koji Keo'ke vs. Corruptor
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[John:] "Well if your suspicion referred to watching one of the best matches of the year, you sure called that one. Koji Keo'ke just gave his all but he could not extinguish the fire that the Corruptor himself possesses. The irony of beating a guy from Hawaii with the Volcanic Eruption isn't lost on me."
Koji Keo'ke (X) [Volcanic Eruption - 24:48] (O) Corruptor
[James:] "Being a man sure is."
[John:] "Right, you did call me a woman before. I remember. Thanks."
[James:] "OG-Johnshi over here."
[John:] "You know, I'd actually laugh at how clever that was if you weren't such a despicable human being."
[James:] "Get used to it."
[John:] "I could sure get used to seeing matches like the one we just had. A tough loss for Koji but to wrestle that hard is certainly its own reward."
[James:] "What bullsh*t are you spewing now? The dude lost. That's it. There's no honor in losing and there's no honor in this goddamn ring. It's a joke. People like you and Geese are self-important f*cks who think this whole place, this whole industry, is some kind of 'cathedral of competition' or something. It's nothing but a f'n sewer."
[John:] "Well speaking of those who think they're holy..."
*The camera re-focuses to Corruptor on one knee in the middle of the ring. He is soaking in the boos and the hatred when "Diamonds are Forever" plays and out comes Julian Caesaro, Perfect Shawn, and the Royale Deities. Corruptor slowly stands up and turns around, preparing himself for anything. Julian has a determined look on his face and takes off his jacket and gets in the ring along with P.Shawn. Then Julian gets in Corruptor face. The crowd is chanting "Fight". Julian looks at the crowd and smiles and he grabs Corruptor's arm and raises his hand while The Deities comes in the ring and start clapping. Julian gets the mic*
[Julian:] You can't always get what you want...Now shut up and pay attention, you derelicts...What you see here before you...is history being made...After months and months of searching for a perfect candidate to defend my Royale Nexus Title..I found him...It should've been my first choice...Isn't that right....brother?"
*Corruptor nods his head. The crowd is confused*
[Julian:] Ya see, you ingrates..You know him as The Corruptor..but I know him as Markus...my brother..My horribly scarred brother...See, he was like everyone of you..until a "certain incident" turned him into a monster...a smart monster *Markus rubs his wrists..Malenko-Style* So he hides his face...Not to protect your eyes..but to protect himself from the likes of you..So with that being said...Markus will defend my title...Markus will be my successor...And if you thought I was ruthless now, UBL... *Julian laughs* You have another thing coming....That was your Royale Scripture! WOOOOOOOOOOO!"
*Julian drops the mic as Perfect Royalty pose in the middle of the ring.*
[John:] "A bombshell has been dropped! Not only has the Corruptor turned out to be Markus Caesaro, Julian's brother, but he will now be defending the NEXUS-"
*James, ignoring John, gets up from his chair and grabs a microphone.*
[James:] "Hey...Caesaros! Yeah I'm talking to you, unless you got a third and fourth brother in the crowd somewhere-"
[John:] "Well actually, I do believe they have a third brother named Jin-"
[James:] "Listen up, I dont give a shit which one of you defends that worthless title but Jinchuu has a message for you. By the end of this year, we're gonna be holding all the gold here just as a matter of principle. So you swap that title back and forth all you want. Have a member of the crowd hold it, for all we care. Just know that once Battle Formation is over, we're coming for you. And like we proved in March - when we want a Title, we get it."
*Perfect Royalty walk backstage laughing at James who stands up to get in their way. Julian does a Royal Shuffle to get around him, to the laughter of some fans while Markus stares James down before going backstage himself.*
[John:] "Well, a huge challenge...or threat..made by James on behalf of Jinchuu. But I don't think it really got to them."
[James:] "We will get to them. I don't care who you are or what group you are a part of. FTS, 'Perfect Royalty', Gen X, Snake Mountain. it doesn't matter to us. If you have gold, if you stand in our way, if you have any connection to Geese, or if you simply have the nerve to respect this putrid ring, we will crush you."
[John:] "Quite a broad mission statement. Meanwhile, speaking of respect, Koji Keo'ke's performance in this match just got retroactively more interesting. Cause now it turns out that he just took the new NEXUS Champion representative 25 minutes in the ring and almost defeated him! I don't know what would have happened if Koji would have won that match -"
[James:] "I would have laughed, that's what would have happened."
[John:] "Even not taking the past match into consideration, Markus is an interesting choice to be Julian's representative cause the two don't always get along so well. But I'm sure Julian had a good reason for making this happen. And the fact is, beating someone like Koji who has gravitated near that NEXUS Title picture is a huge deal for Markus. It's his first big win in UBL over a major opponent on the Reserve roster, and it couldn't have come on a better night for him."
[James:] "I'm sure everything will turn out all sunshine and puppies for Perfect Strangers..."
[John:] "Uh...you mean "Perfect Royalty."
[James:] "Whatever, can we finish this sh*t up already?"
[John:] "We can after one more commercia-"
[James:] "Oh come on! The fans really need to see another Belt on a wall? Just get to the damn main event! We all know Battle Formation is this June!""
[John:] "Fine, fine We have our main event up next-
[James:]: "I already said that!"
[John:] and it is to determine who goes to Battle Formation to challenge for Jinchuu's Battalion Championship."
[James:] "Jason Hyde and Kyle Walker, THE Battalion Champions. Sounds great doesn't it? Real UBL representatives, real loyalists. Super tight with Geese and Thunder Strike. I hear they want to get 'closer' to Yoshida too, get a real bond forming."
*James starts laughing as John cringes.*
[John:] "Well, tonight the teams of RELOAD and Snake Mountain will battle to see who gets the Battalion Title shot. Snake Mountain earned their spot in this match when Nightmare won a tag team Battle Royale on Orochi-O's TV a few short months ago. RELOAD got this spot when they defeated the Burn Ward last month in addition to their victory last year over the Golden Pair who recently beat Metapocalypse."
[James:] "What the f*ck did you just say? Can you walk me through that again, Professor? Who stabbed who with the candlestick in the S&M room?"
[John:] "In March, Drake recognized that both the Golden Pair and Team RELOAD were in top position for a title shot but awarded this match to RELOAD by virtue of them defeating the Golden Pair last year."
[James:] "That's Drake all right: coming up with bullsh*t ways to give out Title shots. And that's not even counting the times he's blatantly handing out meaningless rookie Titles like they were last place little league trophies."
[John:] "Hey, kids deserve to feel special-"
[James:] "Drake makes all the losers feel special here. Just like he did for that piece of sh*t Matt Rivers. And when he's not outright giving sh*tty awards, he's allowing Caesaro to share his Title like he does his girlfriends. I heard sh*t about Avalon that would make your skin crawl."
[John:] "I don't think you want to go there at all. Julian is very protective of his Deities and is not a man to make comments like that about. Especially now with Markus in his group. Plus, remember that Julian beat Geese before his fall, unlike you."
[James:] "Urge to pummel...rising-"
[John:] "If you say stuff about Avalon, Julian may go all Jinchuu on you."
*James hits John harder on the back of the head then he did before*
[James:] "Don't you dare compare the two situations. Avalon ain't Robin Walker."
[John:] "Ouch. Uh anyway, getting back to this match and who Drake chose to be in it. I thought you liked Team RELOAD."
[James:] "No, I liked that Sonny beat Geese's ass every time they wrestle. But I don't like communists trying to take over America through pro wrestling."
[John:] "Just cause they're from Russia doesn't mean...wait...rewind. Did you just say that there is a communist plot to take over America through pro wrestling?"
[James:] "I got my sources, pinko."
[John:] "Well you certainly have a good grasp of colors."
[James:] "I know red best of all. Want a sample?"
[John:] "Alright, I get it. RELOAD's opponents, Snake Mountain, clearly part of the evil global organization C.O.B.R.A., will be represented tonight by Naja Mask and Dokuja."
[James:] "They're gonna wrestle here even though Nightmare won this match for them? More bullsh*t. And by the way, C.O.B.R.A. snake oil drives up gas prices."
[John:] "Are you messing with me here? No? Ohhh ok then. The fact is, Snake Mountain all determined this was the best combination to face RELOAD. Whether that is correct will be decided soon. But Drake had no problem with them deciding who would wrestle. I think they're going to be overpowered by RELOAD but Naja knows a thing or two how to deal with larger and stronger opponents."
[James:] "If you say the other M-Word, I am going to throw you through the Tron."
[John:] "Ok, no "M-words" but Naja has a lot of experience against all sizes and shapes of opponents. And Dokuja won the match for Snake Mountain at Ragnarok against...well, let's just keep it at that."
[James:] "Damn straight."
[John:] "So while Snake Mountain is clearly underweighted, I wouldn't bet against them."
[James:] "Right, you're a betting man! You need balls for that."
[John:] "And of course, I'm just a pretty lady."
[James:] "I never said you were a pretty one."
[John:] "My mistake. So I imagine you'll be watching this match pretty intently given that the winners will face your allies."
[James:] "Really observant."
[John:] "Do you have a prediction?"
[James:] "Team RELOAD. Naja is overrated just like the entire era of UBL he wrestled in. I've faced him many times before and-"
[John:] "Say, who won the last match between you two?"
*James pushes John hard out of his chair and stands up ready to hit him but John wisely runs backstage.*
[James:] "F*ck off, coward. I predict it doesn't matter who wins this sh*t match cause Jinchuu are going to bury either team at Battle Formation."
*James goes silent at this point, clearly pissed off at something, as both teams make their entrances. Team RELOAD comes to the ring to cheers from the crowd while Snake Mountain gets boos and hisses (some of which provided by Naja in return). Naja sticks his tongue out at James as he passes by which almost causes him to get clocked but James thinks better of it due to Nightmare coming out along side the other two. The bell rings and the match starts.*
Match #5: #1 Contendership to Battalion Championship
Team RELOAD (Sonny X/Redd) vs. Snake Mountain (Naja Mask/Dokuja)
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[James:] "Sh*t match from sh*tty teams. There's your analysis. Deal with it."
Sonny X/REDD (O) [Brain Claw - 27:21] (O) Dokuja/Naja Mask
[James:] "And now a real team has come out!"
*Jason Hyde and Kyle Walker walk through the curtains onto the ramp to massive booing. They hold their Battalion Titles high while staring at Team RELOAD. Kyle grabs a microphone and waits for silence from the crowd.*
[Kyle:] "Thanks for the entertainment. Nothing like watching Naja get skinned."
*Naja Mask hisses from outside the ring and starts to approach Jinchuu but Nightmare leads him and Dokuja through the crowd away from potential conflict given their fatigue after the match. Kyle smirks at them then turns his attention back to Team RELOAD with a calm expression.*
[Kyle:] "Sonny, REDD... I'm not a bad guy. *Crowd drowns him in boos but he ignores them*. So I'm gonna give you two a chance to save your careers. Why? Cause you both are freelancers and have nothing to do specifically with this putrid fed. But most of all, I enjoyed watching Sonny beat the sh*t out of Geese in FPCPP. It was one of the few moments of actual fun I had over the last five years cause I got to watch Geese's spirit get crushed as he failed to win yet another World Title. I think I smoked a cigarette after that."
*James lights and hands a cigar to Kyle who takes a puff. The fans are relentlessly booing them but he increases the volume on the microphone.*
[Kyle:] "The way I see it, there's no reason we have to hurt you two. And there are other things I'd much rather be doing during Battle Formation then wasting time defending these worthless belts. So if you scrap your Title shot right now and stay out of our way, you get to continue your careers."
*Sonny X takes a second to consider the offer which draws worried crowd murmurings. He then looks at REDD who slowly shakes his head no as the fans start to wildly cheer. Sonny X smirks and gives Kyle the finger to even more raucous applause. James looks so offended you'd think he was shot while Kyle just looks down and shakes his head in disappointment.*
[Kyle:] "That's too bad, Sonny. Having to retire from injuries suffered in a promotion not even your own? Taking that long, grueling trip back to Russia while in traction? Watching your bodyguard get crippled? All on your shoulders now. You're gonna feel almost as gulty as Geese-"
*Sonny mock yawns which seems to anger Kyle as his voice drops in bass and he appears to go into somewhat of a trance.*
[Kyle:] "You want to feel the force of our cause? The justice of Jinchuu is now aimed squarely at you. It is too late to avert our gaze and avoid your demise. I just hope the hospital has enough room for that dumb masked oaf standing next to you...and your brother D-Mask."
*Sonny's smile fades and he starts to leave the ring to approach Jinchuu. Kyle smirks and drops the mic. And without breaking his piercing look at Sonny, Kyle walks backwards through the curtain. Jason holds his Battalion Belt up one more time before going backstage himself. James follows Kyle and Jason while REDD tries to calm down Sonny The fans cheer for an agitated Sonny and REDD as the show comes to a close.*
*We get an uncustomary 'cold opening' to the show. Rather then pan around the arena and its fans, we cut right to the commentators: John Randolph and James Ward.*
[John:] "Good evening fans and sorry for-"
[James:] "F*CK. We're not even five seconds into the show and already you're being a pussy."
[John:] "I'm merely apologizing to them for the lack of our usual opening festivities."
[James:] "They won't lose sleep over it. Who needs to see the sh*tbags in the audience anyway? You wanna make the sh*tbags at home feel better about themselves for not going all the way here and spending money to watch this live?"
[John:] "So I'm guessing you had something to do with this?"
[James:] "You cracked the case, defective."
[John:] "You mean detect-."
[James:] "I know what I said. And yeah, we put the fear of Jinchuu into the production team and had them trim this show of its self-indulgent tripe. Too bad we couldn't get the whole thing sh*tcanned but that will come in time."
[John:] "So I hear."
[James:] "You can doubt us all you want but if you f'n mouth off to me with that bitch ass sarcasm one more time, I swear I will-"
*James doesn't have time to finish his threat as Marauder runs out from the back and clobbers him with an "Inertian Hammer"*
[John:] "And to think there'd be repercussions for setting his friend on fire..."
*As Marauder ferociously lands punches onto the downed and nearly unconscious James Ward, Kyle Walker runs to the announce table, grabs James' chair and slams it over Marauder's back. There is no effect other then Marauder turning around and then chasing Kyle into the ring. On the way, Marauder grabs a UBL banner and wraps it around his shoulders. This seems to enrage Kyle to the level that Marauder was when he came out. The two stare holes through each other while they are seperated by the referee for as long as he can hold them back to recite the usual match rules*
[John:] "I knew Marauder wouldn't be able to wait long for this match but I had no idea we'd start the show like this! Folks, we're getting right into our first scheduled match, even if it seems to be happening earlier on the card then I expected! But the bell has rung and who am I to stop the action! Here we go!"
Match #1: Marauder vs. Kyle Walker
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*The crowd is stunned into silence.*
[John:] "Ok, I guess I'll say it. Kyle Walker has just defeated the Marauder: An enraged Marauder, no less. But what's more worrying to me is that Kyle may not feel physical pain. He just took everything Marauder had and kept coming back for more. He didn't merely withstand it, he relished the onslaught. And during the Battalion Title match last month, Kyle took the Thunder Clap from Thunder Strike and shrugged it off like it was nothing. His resiliency is highly disturbing, as is his realization of it."
*Kyle is looking around the ring with a crazed smile. While he seems to be moving around slowly, there are no traces of pain seen on his face.*
[John:] "Even though Marauder used his superior power and bigger frame to control Kyle for much of the match, he wasn't able to keep him down. Eventually, Kyle hit a version of his "P'd off K" and then finished Marauder off with the same move that eviscerated Orochi Geese: the sheer head drop that Kyle now calls the "KyleDriver".
Marauder (X) ["KyleDriver" - 14:41] (O) Kyle Walker
[John:] "And if you're familiar with Jinchuu, you know this encounter isn't over by a long shot. Jakob of Furis came out to ringside the second the match ended. And James Ward is back on his feet as well. The two stalk their way to the ring as Kyle holds Marauder on the ground by rubbing his elbow into his face. But before the three can do any more then put the boots to Marauder, help has arrived! A chair-wielding Matt Rivers and Luke Kisiera run down to the ring...followed by...what!? Could that be!?"
*The fans ERUPT as Indy James runs down to ringside*
[John:] "It's Indy James! The man who Furis brutally injured in a cage match a few years ago during his 'transformation' phase. Indy takes out a whip and starts giving the business to Furis who doesn't back down one bit! The two are actually now brawling through the crowd! Luckily Indy put away his whip so the fans don't get a leather souvenir! Meanwhile, Matt and Luke hold Kyle and James at bay long enough for Marauder to get to his feet! Kyle seethes but orders James to leave the ring with him."
*Matt and Luke help Marauder backstage. The Battle-Tron turns on and we see Jason Hyde helping Jakob of Furis to run Indy James off.*
[John:] "Looks like Jason had a more strategic approach tonight then the other members. But you have to be shocked at what we saw from Indy James here. As well as Furis' reaction which appears to be licking the blood from his wounds inflicted by Indy's whip. Folks, we're cutting to commercial, too much here needs to be sorted out and taken back under control."
*A teaser trailer airs for Battle Formation II showing a slowly zooming in video of the King of Kirin World Title on a wall.*
[John:] "Well we are back and amazingly, I'm not joined by James Ward. I guess that means we have some time for 'indulgences' like oh, I dunno...showing the full card of matches for tonight? Absolutely hedonistic, I know."
*The Battle Tron turns on showing 5 matches*
Match #1: Marauder vs. Kyle Walker
Match #2: Flare Foundation vs. Warrior MAX
Match #3: Mark Spirals vs. Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox vs. Perfectshawn Stevens
Match #4: Koji Keo'ke vs. Corruptor
Match #5: Battalion Tag Titles #1 Contendership: Team RELOAD vs. Snake Mountain
[John:] "Well we sure as heck already had our first match. No need to have that one again. Unfortunately, reports from backstage are that Marauder was more then just a little shaken by the KyleDriver. He was able to stand up and walk to the back but it's possible we have another concussion on our hands. Obviously this isn't the worst thing in the world compared to our last few shows, but with Marauder's injury and Kyle's victory, you still have to chalk this one up in Jinchuu's win column: even with Indy James' return. But perhaps we can continue the night in relative stability.
Then again, when you think 'stability', the two men coming out now are far from it. Warriors MAX, the team of KAOS and X, are making their way to the ring in their official UBL debut. Anyone familiar with FPCPP knows KAOS, the 'artist' formerly known as Omega. This guy is a few cards short of a rolodex, if you get what I'm saying. And his partner appears to be obedient and fierce, a scary combination.
Their opponents are two fan favorites in the Flare Foundation: the team of Joe Flare and the SCW Champion, Jack Flare. We've seen a lot of promise from this young but highly experienced and talented team. They are hoping to impress Drake enough to earn a Battalion Title shot after Battle Formation. It's possible Drake wanted them to face an 'unstable' team to gauge how they'd do against Jinchuu, the current Battalion Champions. As for Warriors MAX, perhaps Drake thought having one more group of radicals in UBL could actually disrupt Jinchuu. It's risky thinking but one thing is for sure, this is going to be a tough match for both teams. Let's get to the ring for some UBL tag-teamery."
Match #2: Flare Foundation vs. Warrior MAX
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[John:] "It looks like the Flares were a bit more intense then the Warriors were ready for. X got busted open and Jack Flare used the same finisher that has given him such a run of momentum in the last few years. You have to hand it to the Warriors for pushing the Flares this far though, especially in their debut match. But I think the Flares just wanted this more as they've been in UBL for the last year and are, in my opinion, ready to break into the Title scene. In some ways they remind me of the current OG-Joshi Tag Team Champions, the Reed Sisters. Both are sibling tandems who are experienced beyond their actual years with a lot of talent and recent success. Let's see if the Flares can reach the same heights in UBL."
Joe/Jack Flare (O) ["Jackked Up!" - 26:07] (X) X/Kaos
[John:] "And we turn next to a match with possible NEXUS Title implications. Perfect Shawn Stevens is the "Perfect Royalty" stablemate of current NEXUS Champion, Julian Caesaro. Shawn made this match to test out two wrestlers he believes have NEXUS Title contendership potential: Mark Spirals and Chuck Madrox. Now whether this means they will be hand-picked for a Title match if they win OR if they are simply being targetted for a beatdown is difficult to tell. But if there is a beatdown, I'm not sure how it will sit with one of our notable but late arriving audience members."
*Corey O'Brian is coming down to an empty seat in the front row and sits down with a drink in hand. The fans are excited to have him nearby but are keeping their respectful distance given the serious mood he is in.*
[John:] "There's the man that came within a hair of becoming NEXUS Champion at OG-FPD Ragnarok in December. A man who was in a match voted "best of the show" by many fans. Tonight he turns his attention to Chuck Madrox. Corey and Chuck have been establishing quite a feud over the last few months. What began in an elimination match last year for a Title shot has turned into a heated war of words. And these two men are set to finally face off one on one in an upcoming episode of Orochi-O's TV. If Shawn has something up his sleeve tonight, he would do well to realize that Corey has already staked his interest in knocking Chuck's jaw off. As for Mark Spirals, he also has some back up tonight to make sure he isn't wrongfully attacked outside the confines of the match."
*Tyler Jett, Jayden Blayze, Heather Heaton, and Rachel Sky are seen in the audience sitting together. Jayden has on one of those hats with straws coming out the side which go into the wearer's mouth. He also has a considerable mountain of mini hamburgers (or "sliders") balanced precariously on his lap.*
[John:] "Four of the members of Gen X are in the crowd getting ready to cheer their ally, Mark Spirals. We saw Tyler and Jayden come to his aid in January when F.T.S. tried to attack him so I think he is adequately protected here. They also are ensuring that Mark is adequately cheered as he comes out to ringside. One particular member of the crew appears to be cheering extra hard, that being Rachel Sky. Lot of charisma in that girl! Jayden, not wanting to be outdone, seems to be stepping up his cheering as well but that results in pieces of food shooting out of his mouth. Manners, thy name is not Blayze.
Speaking of questionable manners, Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox comes out swilling a bottle of beer. He spits some in the general direction of Corey, close enough to make O'Brian stand to attention in case Chuck wanted to give him any more sass. But Chuck just smiles and rolls into the ring while Corey sits back down keeping eye contact with Chuck. Shawn is out next and claps for both wrestlers in the ring, appearing to respect them. But actions speak louder then idle clapping, and we'll see what happens during and after this match. Let's get to the ring!"
Match #3: Mark Spirals vs. Chuck "The Ripper" Madrox vs. Perfectshawn Stevens
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[John:] "Regardless of intentions, Shawn certainly set up an entertaining match. But he also fell short of victory as Chuck made Mark Spirals tap out to "The Whiskey Bent" after manuevering Shawn out of the ring. A smart strategy by Chuck especially given how effective Shawn was during the match. Despite all the liquor, Chuck made the right move and took a big victory. Given how Corey and Chuck's feud has revolved around challenging for the NEXUS Title, you gotta figure Chuck made headway here. But the Title shot at Battle Formation still belongs to Daddy Prime Time who we witnessed defeat Corey at the March Open.
Meanwhile, Shawn nods his head at the proceedings and actually goes backstage without incident. Chuck and Corey have another staring contest which gets about half the attention from the fans. The other half is going to cheering Mark Spirals who also goes backstage. Even though Mark just made it onto the Front Lines roster this January, he's performing well beyond the expectations of a rookie. He just went toe to toe with a UBL veteran in Shawn and a man near the top of the NEXUS division in Chuck. I'd say Mark had a pretty damn good showing here, as a result. I know he pushes himself hard to be at his personal best and would have liked to win this, but I see nothing but future success for this man. His time will come."
Chuxk Madrox (O) ["The Whiskey Bent" - 25:49] (X) Mark Spirals (-) Perfectshawn Stevens
[John:] "And we're gonna take a small commercial break. Be back soon, folks."
*Another Battle Formation teaser airs, this time zeroing in on the NEXUS Championship Belt hanging on a wall.*
[John:] "We're back again and...well, once again joined by Jinchuu representative, James Ward."
[James:] "..."
[John:] "Ohhh-k. Nothing to say, Mr. Ward?"
[James:] "Yeah, don't piss me off. I'm just here to watch the next match."
[John:] "I guess the Corruptor got your attention at the last show. And he and Koji Keo'ke are now set to face each other. Koji has had a lot of success in UBL but hasn't quite gotten a NEXUS Title shot yet. But he can boast an impressive victory and overall heroic effort against Chuck Madrox in a tightly contested three match series that Chuck narrowly won out in. As for the Corruptor, he just earned himself a spot onto the Main Roster after defeating Matt River-"
*James spits*
[James:] "Don't say that name for the rest of the night."
[John:] "Ok, after Corruptor beat...the aforementioned Field Leader, he then went on to beat Vert Triangle in a swap match that we saw during the last show. That victory earned him a spot on the Main Roster. Tonight he has a real test in Koji Keo'ke. If Corruptor can beat Koji, that will send him flying up the NEXUS contendership ladder. If not, well, that's ok too, I guess. Right?"
[James:] "Huh? You want me to make you feel better? What the f*ck is wrong with you?"
[John:] "Just making conversation."
[James:] "Are you some needy bitch or something? I thought you wanted me out of here."
[John:] "As much as I hate talking to you, it's even worse when you're just sitting there staring at the ring...with that hateful look in your eyes."
*James puts a cigar in his mouth and shrugs his shoulders.*
[James:] "I'll never understand women."
[John:] "Well, we're gonna get to the ring now. Koji has come down with a lot of crowd support. Corruptor is out next to total silence. I don't know what it is but he seems to freak the crowd out."
[James:] "I got an idea."
[John:] "So then say it."
[James:] "Don't order me to do sh*t. Like I said, it's just an idea. And I'm out here to make sure no one pulls anything to mess up our plans."
[John:] "Uh...ok. Maybe I'm 'needy' but you seem a bit paranoid."
*James smacks John on the back of his head.*
[James:] "That's your warning."
[John:] "Ok, ok...ouch."
[James:] "Just get to the ring, I'm sick of waiting for this to go down."
Match #4: Koji Keo'ke vs. Corruptor
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[John:] "Well if your suspicion referred to watching one of the best matches of the year, you sure called that one. Koji Keo'ke just gave his all but he could not extinguish the fire that the Corruptor himself possesses. The irony of beating a guy from Hawaii with the Volcanic Eruption isn't lost on me."
Koji Keo'ke (X) [Volcanic Eruption - 24:48] (O) Corruptor
[James:] "Being a man sure is."
[John:] "Right, you did call me a woman before. I remember. Thanks."
[James:] "OG-Johnshi over here."
[John:] "You know, I'd actually laugh at how clever that was if you weren't such a despicable human being."
[James:] "Get used to it."
[John:] "I could sure get used to seeing matches like the one we just had. A tough loss for Koji but to wrestle that hard is certainly its own reward."
[James:] "What bullsh*t are you spewing now? The dude lost. That's it. There's no honor in losing and there's no honor in this goddamn ring. It's a joke. People like you and Geese are self-important f*cks who think this whole place, this whole industry, is some kind of 'cathedral of competition' or something. It's nothing but a f'n sewer."
[John:] "Well speaking of those who think they're holy..."
*The camera re-focuses to Corruptor on one knee in the middle of the ring. He is soaking in the boos and the hatred when "Diamonds are Forever" plays and out comes Julian Caesaro, Perfect Shawn, and the Royale Deities. Corruptor slowly stands up and turns around, preparing himself for anything. Julian has a determined look on his face and takes off his jacket and gets in the ring along with P.Shawn. Then Julian gets in Corruptor face. The crowd is chanting "Fight". Julian looks at the crowd and smiles and he grabs Corruptor's arm and raises his hand while The Deities comes in the ring and start clapping. Julian gets the mic*
[Julian:] You can't always get what you want...Now shut up and pay attention, you derelicts...What you see here before you...is history being made...After months and months of searching for a perfect candidate to defend my Royale Nexus Title..I found him...It should've been my first choice...Isn't that right....brother?"
*Corruptor nods his head. The crowd is confused*
[Julian:] Ya see, you ingrates..You know him as The Corruptor..but I know him as Markus...my brother..My horribly scarred brother...See, he was like everyone of you..until a "certain incident" turned him into a monster...a smart monster *Markus rubs his wrists..Malenko-Style* So he hides his face...Not to protect your eyes..but to protect himself from the likes of you..So with that being said...Markus will defend my title...Markus will be my successor...And if you thought I was ruthless now, UBL... *Julian laughs* You have another thing coming....That was your Royale Scripture! WOOOOOOOOOOO!"
*Julian drops the mic as Perfect Royalty pose in the middle of the ring.*
[John:] "A bombshell has been dropped! Not only has the Corruptor turned out to be Markus Caesaro, Julian's brother, but he will now be defending the NEXUS-"
*James, ignoring John, gets up from his chair and grabs a microphone.*
[James:] "Hey...Caesaros! Yeah I'm talking to you, unless you got a third and fourth brother in the crowd somewhere-"
[John:] "Well actually, I do believe they have a third brother named Jin-"
[James:] "Listen up, I dont give a shit which one of you defends that worthless title but Jinchuu has a message for you. By the end of this year, we're gonna be holding all the gold here just as a matter of principle. So you swap that title back and forth all you want. Have a member of the crowd hold it, for all we care. Just know that once Battle Formation is over, we're coming for you. And like we proved in March - when we want a Title, we get it."
*Perfect Royalty walk backstage laughing at James who stands up to get in their way. Julian does a Royal Shuffle to get around him, to the laughter of some fans while Markus stares James down before going backstage himself.*
[John:] "Well, a huge challenge...or threat..made by James on behalf of Jinchuu. But I don't think it really got to them."
[James:] "We will get to them. I don't care who you are or what group you are a part of. FTS, 'Perfect Royalty', Gen X, Snake Mountain. it doesn't matter to us. If you have gold, if you stand in our way, if you have any connection to Geese, or if you simply have the nerve to respect this putrid ring, we will crush you."
[John:] "Quite a broad mission statement. Meanwhile, speaking of respect, Koji Keo'ke's performance in this match just got retroactively more interesting. Cause now it turns out that he just took the new NEXUS Champion representative 25 minutes in the ring and almost defeated him! I don't know what would have happened if Koji would have won that match -"
[James:] "I would have laughed, that's what would have happened."
[John:] "Even not taking the past match into consideration, Markus is an interesting choice to be Julian's representative cause the two don't always get along so well. But I'm sure Julian had a good reason for making this happen. And the fact is, beating someone like Koji who has gravitated near that NEXUS Title picture is a huge deal for Markus. It's his first big win in UBL over a major opponent on the Reserve roster, and it couldn't have come on a better night for him."
[James:] "I'm sure everything will turn out all sunshine and puppies for Perfect Strangers..."
[John:] "Uh...you mean "Perfect Royalty."
[James:] "Whatever, can we finish this sh*t up already?"
[John:] "We can after one more commercia-"
[James:] "Oh come on! The fans really need to see another Belt on a wall? Just get to the damn main event! We all know Battle Formation is this June!""
[John:] "Fine, fine We have our main event up next-
[James:]: "I already said that!"
[John:] and it is to determine who goes to Battle Formation to challenge for Jinchuu's Battalion Championship."
[James:] "Jason Hyde and Kyle Walker, THE Battalion Champions. Sounds great doesn't it? Real UBL representatives, real loyalists. Super tight with Geese and Thunder Strike. I hear they want to get 'closer' to Yoshida too, get a real bond forming."
*James starts laughing as John cringes.*
[John:] "Well, tonight the teams of RELOAD and Snake Mountain will battle to see who gets the Battalion Title shot. Snake Mountain earned their spot in this match when Nightmare won a tag team Battle Royale on Orochi-O's TV a few short months ago. RELOAD got this spot when they defeated the Burn Ward last month in addition to their victory last year over the Golden Pair who recently beat Metapocalypse."
[James:] "What the f*ck did you just say? Can you walk me through that again, Professor? Who stabbed who with the candlestick in the S&M room?"
[John:] "In March, Drake recognized that both the Golden Pair and Team RELOAD were in top position for a title shot but awarded this match to RELOAD by virtue of them defeating the Golden Pair last year."
[James:] "That's Drake all right: coming up with bullsh*t ways to give out Title shots. And that's not even counting the times he's blatantly handing out meaningless rookie Titles like they were last place little league trophies."
[John:] "Hey, kids deserve to feel special-"
[James:] "Drake makes all the losers feel special here. Just like he did for that piece of sh*t Matt Rivers. And when he's not outright giving sh*tty awards, he's allowing Caesaro to share his Title like he does his girlfriends. I heard sh*t about Avalon that would make your skin crawl."
[John:] "I don't think you want to go there at all. Julian is very protective of his Deities and is not a man to make comments like that about. Especially now with Markus in his group. Plus, remember that Julian beat Geese before his fall, unlike you."
[James:] "Urge to pummel...rising-"
[John:] "If you say stuff about Avalon, Julian may go all Jinchuu on you."
*James hits John harder on the back of the head then he did before*
[James:] "Don't you dare compare the two situations. Avalon ain't Robin Walker."
[John:] "Ouch. Uh anyway, getting back to this match and who Drake chose to be in it. I thought you liked Team RELOAD."
[James:] "No, I liked that Sonny beat Geese's ass every time they wrestle. But I don't like communists trying to take over America through pro wrestling."
[John:] "Just cause they're from Russia doesn't mean...wait...rewind. Did you just say that there is a communist plot to take over America through pro wrestling?"
[James:] "I got my sources, pinko."
[John:] "Well you certainly have a good grasp of colors."
[James:] "I know red best of all. Want a sample?"
[John:] "Alright, I get it. RELOAD's opponents, Snake Mountain, clearly part of the evil global organization C.O.B.R.A., will be represented tonight by Naja Mask and Dokuja."
[James:] "They're gonna wrestle here even though Nightmare won this match for them? More bullsh*t. And by the way, C.O.B.R.A. snake oil drives up gas prices."
[John:] "Are you messing with me here? No? Ohhh ok then. The fact is, Snake Mountain all determined this was the best combination to face RELOAD. Whether that is correct will be decided soon. But Drake had no problem with them deciding who would wrestle. I think they're going to be overpowered by RELOAD but Naja knows a thing or two how to deal with larger and stronger opponents."
[James:] "If you say the other M-Word, I am going to throw you through the Tron."
[John:] "Ok, no "M-words" but Naja has a lot of experience against all sizes and shapes of opponents. And Dokuja won the match for Snake Mountain at Ragnarok against...well, let's just keep it at that."
[James:] "Damn straight."
[John:] "So while Snake Mountain is clearly underweighted, I wouldn't bet against them."
[James:] "Right, you're a betting man! You need balls for that."
[John:] "And of course, I'm just a pretty lady."
[James:] "I never said you were a pretty one."
[John:] "My mistake. So I imagine you'll be watching this match pretty intently given that the winners will face your allies."
[James:] "Really observant."
[John:] "Do you have a prediction?"
[James:] "Team RELOAD. Naja is overrated just like the entire era of UBL he wrestled in. I've faced him many times before and-"
[John:] "Say, who won the last match between you two?"
*James pushes John hard out of his chair and stands up ready to hit him but John wisely runs backstage.*
[James:] "F*ck off, coward. I predict it doesn't matter who wins this sh*t match cause Jinchuu are going to bury either team at Battle Formation."
*James goes silent at this point, clearly pissed off at something, as both teams make their entrances. Team RELOAD comes to the ring to cheers from the crowd while Snake Mountain gets boos and hisses (some of which provided by Naja in return). Naja sticks his tongue out at James as he passes by which almost causes him to get clocked but James thinks better of it due to Nightmare coming out along side the other two. The bell rings and the match starts.*
Match #5: #1 Contendership to Battalion Championship
Team RELOAD (Sonny X/Redd) vs. Snake Mountain (Naja Mask/Dokuja)
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[James:] "Sh*t match from sh*tty teams. There's your analysis. Deal with it."
Sonny X/REDD (O) [Brain Claw - 27:21] (O) Dokuja/Naja Mask
[James:] "And now a real team has come out!"
*Jason Hyde and Kyle Walker walk through the curtains onto the ramp to massive booing. They hold their Battalion Titles high while staring at Team RELOAD. Kyle grabs a microphone and waits for silence from the crowd.*
[Kyle:] "Thanks for the entertainment. Nothing like watching Naja get skinned."
*Naja Mask hisses from outside the ring and starts to approach Jinchuu but Nightmare leads him and Dokuja through the crowd away from potential conflict given their fatigue after the match. Kyle smirks at them then turns his attention back to Team RELOAD with a calm expression.*
[Kyle:] "Sonny, REDD... I'm not a bad guy. *Crowd drowns him in boos but he ignores them*. So I'm gonna give you two a chance to save your careers. Why? Cause you both are freelancers and have nothing to do specifically with this putrid fed. But most of all, I enjoyed watching Sonny beat the sh*t out of Geese in FPCPP. It was one of the few moments of actual fun I had over the last five years cause I got to watch Geese's spirit get crushed as he failed to win yet another World Title. I think I smoked a cigarette after that."
*James lights and hands a cigar to Kyle who takes a puff. The fans are relentlessly booing them but he increases the volume on the microphone.*
[Kyle:] "The way I see it, there's no reason we have to hurt you two. And there are other things I'd much rather be doing during Battle Formation then wasting time defending these worthless belts. So if you scrap your Title shot right now and stay out of our way, you get to continue your careers."
*Sonny X takes a second to consider the offer which draws worried crowd murmurings. He then looks at REDD who slowly shakes his head no as the fans start to wildly cheer. Sonny X smirks and gives Kyle the finger to even more raucous applause. James looks so offended you'd think he was shot while Kyle just looks down and shakes his head in disappointment.*
[Kyle:] "That's too bad, Sonny. Having to retire from injuries suffered in a promotion not even your own? Taking that long, grueling trip back to Russia while in traction? Watching your bodyguard get crippled? All on your shoulders now. You're gonna feel almost as gulty as Geese-"
*Sonny mock yawns which seems to anger Kyle as his voice drops in bass and he appears to go into somewhat of a trance.*
[Kyle:] "You want to feel the force of our cause? The justice of Jinchuu is now aimed squarely at you. It is too late to avert our gaze and avoid your demise. I just hope the hospital has enough room for that dumb masked oaf standing next to you...and your brother D-Mask."
*Sonny's smile fades and he starts to leave the ring to approach Jinchuu. Kyle smirks and drops the mic. And without breaking his piercing look at Sonny, Kyle walks backwards through the curtain. Jason holds his Battalion Belt up one more time before going backstage himself. James follows Kyle and Jason while REDD tries to calm down Sonny The fans cheer for an agitated Sonny and REDD as the show comes to a close.*