VI. Global Heritage Festival - [3 DAY SPECTACLE]
Feb 18, 2018 11:55:58 GMT -8
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The Coliseum - Los Angeles, CA.
EVENT DATE: Feb. 18, 2018
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EARLIER TODAY
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The familiar black SUV creeps to a stop and the two large unnamed henchmen step out of the driver and passenger doors and step to the back doors to open them both. On one side Tony Savage steps out and on the other the GWD American Justice Champion and winningest competitor on the roster, steps two feet onto the pavement and slams the door shut. The championship strap hangs over his shoulder as all four men make their stride, dressed in all black suits and they are approached by none other than Nigel Astin, the GWD reporter who is sporting a loud beyond belief hi-liter orange blazer coat. Just, yuck.
NIGEL ASTIN: Excuse me champ, can I get a word?
They slow their stride and Mark Storm removes his sunglasses.
MARK STORM: What's on your mind?
NIGEL ASTIN: What can we expect from this newly formed alliance here?
MARK STORM: What can you expect?
Storm looks around at the other members of their group. Savage steps up and leans of Storm's shoulder and talks at the microphone.
TONY SAVAGE: Did you see what happened at the press conference? Expect a lot of that.
The henchmen shoves the camera and we lose the feed.
The GWD Fans file in and take their seats in the Coliseum. It's business as usual amongst the Global Wrestling Division as they kick off Day One, of the GWD Global Heritage Festival! Fans arrive with signs, merchandise, replica belts, Mark Storm t-shirts, you name it, there's a good chance someone has a representation of it. The ring set up is the same, but Mr. Roerich has invested in black guard railing instead of silver. The ring ropes are orange and blue with the turnbuckles, posts, and ring skirts all black as usual. The GWD globe is printed in the center of the ring and we see Britney Anders, Kelsi Minx, and David Rollins taking their seats behind the announce table near ringside.
DYNAMITE: HOLY MOLY IT'S REAL!! GWD IS LIVE ONCE AGAIN AND WE ARE SET TO KICK OFF THE GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL!!!
THE DOLL: This is what it's like being on commentary, eh?
THE DOLL: This is what it's like being on commentary, eh?
MINX: If you missed Puroresu, you missed out on a hellacious event. Tapioca Joe walked out as the Immortal Kingdom Crown winner and Mark Storm is yet to taste defeat!
DYNAMITE: That very well could happen when he steps into the ring against Chris Crippler for the last time!
MINX: You actually took a vote against God? Where is your faith?
DYNAMITE: Don't mock me Kelsi. This is serious! In a matter of days the state of Global Wrestling Division will be at stake.
MINX: Anyways, today is the first day of the Global Heritage Festival and today we will watch six first round matches held under standard rules. 12 competitors will begin, only 1 will leave as the Global Heritage Champion!
DYNAMITE: Let's also take a moment to welcome our new colleague in "The Doll" Britney Anders.
MINX: Welcome. Welcome.
DYNAMITE: We are so glad to have you here.
THE DOLL: Thank you.
MINX: Don't you have an apology to make still?
THE DOLL: So, it's been a hell of a past couole of weeks on twitter hasn't it? Press conferences have been pretty intense don'tcha think?
DYNAMITE: They certainly have. The Dogs of War brought harm to Sammy Duke the first day and then Jamal Scott a few days later.
MINX: They were fined a pretty penny and they didn't seem to care about dropping two thousands dollars each.
THE DOLL: It's quite true. Of course, we should really be talking about how I am going to sew Mark Storm for injuring me intentionally.
MINX: Just apologize.
MARK STORM: You know... I'm getting sick and tired.
The voice belongs to Mark Storm and a chorus of boo's echo as emerging from the back is Your Hero and Mine. His championship belt around his waist, wearing his Your Hero and Mine t-shirt, despite not being in action the current American Justice champion has made an appearance ahead of the Global Heritage Festival and you can tell by the look on his face, he's not happy.
MARK STORM: People wanna question my reign, question my decisions, question everything I do and why? Because they don't like it? Because they want to see a better Global Wrestling Division? Lemme tell you right now that without me this company wouldn't be mean jackshit in the great scheme of things. Without me, all those complainers, all those people who are banding up right now and forming a resistance callin' themselves the 'Honor Guard' - without me you wouldn't have a job. You wouldn't be able to make it through the months to provide for your families. Without me... you'd be nothing.
I'm the reason why this company is relevant. I'm the reason why talent is pouring in here and keeping the lights on. Kendrick Kross, he's here because of me, because he wants to take my championship and I can respect that, I really can. But if Kendrick wants to align himself with a group of ungrateful assholes then I can't respect him. All of a sudden he's stepping up to the plate and calling me out on twitter, like he matters - like I really care about what someone like Kendrick Kross thinks. But I'll tell you what I think about Kendrick Kross. He's a guy who's trying to make himself relevant by name dropping and picking out the best of the bunch, me. You've been here for what... three weeks? And now you're best friends with Sammy Duke and Tapicoa Joe? No, I don't buy it. You don't like them you're just using them as a pedestal, using them to make people think you matter when you really don't. But go ahead align yourself with those two and see what happens.
He walks down the entrance ramp, shaking his head sideways as he ignores the boo's and jeers from the audience. He rolls himself into the ring before demanding a chair to be thrown into the ring. He catches the chair and plants it dead in the center of the ring before sitting on it. He runs his fingers through his hair and allows the boo's to die down.
MARK STORM: And now Ethan wants to fine me? After everything I've done for this company. After everything I've done for him and this is how he repays me? You know, you're a lot of things Ethan but I didn't have you down as an idiot. Because the move you've made it's an idiotic move by an idiotic man and now I see where you stand with all of this. Now I know where your loyalty lies and it makes me question whether this place deserves someone like me. I'm the hero you deserve. I'm the hero you need but for some reason, you wanna treat me like the villain?! For some reason, in your story, I'm the bad guy but that doesn't make sense, does it Ethan? That doesn't make sense because how can the bad guy constantly pack shows since DAY ONE of business? People weren't here to see Deacon Crane or Britney Anders, or even Chris Crippler. They were here to see me and ever since then that's been the same story week in and week out, I've packed out shows and sold tickets faster than any motherfucker in the back! THAT'S ALL BEEN ME! Not Sammy Duke. That guys as ugly as my left ball sack. In fact, my left ball sack is probably prettier than he'll ever be. Not Chris Crippler. Time and time again he's been beaten and somehow, someway he manages to get a title match? Bias. And certainly, not Tapocia Joe.
MARK STORM: You wanna know how I feel about all of this? I feel disappointed. Because even after everything I've done for this company, you people wanna boo me and ridicule me and tell me that I'm not worthy to have this championship belt! After everything I've done, you people wanna 'hashtag' stand with Sammy. After everything I've done, you people still don't realize that the only thing that's real in this company, is me. And hell, Tony too! You see Tony, he saw an opportunity and snatched it with both hands! Tony recognizes real and that's why he's a Dog of War. That's why he's the best thing about this dump. But he'll get mistreated too because he knows the truth. And the truth is, this company doesn't care about people like me or him. But they should. Because if they continue to mistreat talent like us then we'll just up and leave. Hell, I'll take this championship belt and defend it over in Four Corners Wrestling, a place where at least the fans fucking respect me. Heck, maybe I'll even go back to Extreme Wrestling Corporation... but I don't know, somehow they'll still manage to fuck me over, too and gift the title to Drake or maybe even Xplode!
MARK STORM: What I'm saying is that if you continue to disrespect me, then I'm gonna leave with this American Justice Championship and I can promise you this, I'm going to be holding onto this title for the entirety of my contract. I've got four months left and I can think of a dozen places that'll be happy to see my face walk through their doors. You don't deserve me... you don't deserve Tony Savage... and you definitely don't deserve my American Justice title. From Your Hero, and Mine.
Dropping the microphone and Short Change Hero by The Heavy begins to play.
MINX: Wow...His ego is through the roof.
THE DOLL: Words from a God I suppose. He's still no goddess like me.
DYNAMITE: It appears our first match is about to begin.
DYNAMITE: Let's also take a moment to welcome our new colleague in "The Doll" Britney Anders.
MINX: Welcome. Welcome.
DYNAMITE: We are so glad to have you here.
THE DOLL: Thank you.
MINX: Don't you have an apology to make still?
THE DOLL: So, it's been a hell of a past couole of weeks on twitter hasn't it? Press conferences have been pretty intense don'tcha think?
DYNAMITE: They certainly have. The Dogs of War brought harm to Sammy Duke the first day and then Jamal Scott a few days later.
MINX: They were fined a pretty penny and they didn't seem to care about dropping two thousands dollars each.
THE DOLL: It's quite true. Of course, we should really be talking about how I am going to sew Mark Storm for injuring me intentionally.
MINX: Just apologize.
MARK STORM: You know... I'm getting sick and tired.
The voice belongs to Mark Storm and a chorus of boo's echo as emerging from the back is Your Hero and Mine. His championship belt around his waist, wearing his Your Hero and Mine t-shirt, despite not being in action the current American Justice champion has made an appearance ahead of the Global Heritage Festival and you can tell by the look on his face, he's not happy.
MARK STORM: People wanna question my reign, question my decisions, question everything I do and why? Because they don't like it? Because they want to see a better Global Wrestling Division? Lemme tell you right now that without me this company wouldn't be mean jackshit in the great scheme of things. Without me, all those complainers, all those people who are banding up right now and forming a resistance callin' themselves the 'Honor Guard' - without me you wouldn't have a job. You wouldn't be able to make it through the months to provide for your families. Without me... you'd be nothing.
I'm the reason why this company is relevant. I'm the reason why talent is pouring in here and keeping the lights on. Kendrick Kross, he's here because of me, because he wants to take my championship and I can respect that, I really can. But if Kendrick wants to align himself with a group of ungrateful assholes then I can't respect him. All of a sudden he's stepping up to the plate and calling me out on twitter, like he matters - like I really care about what someone like Kendrick Kross thinks. But I'll tell you what I think about Kendrick Kross. He's a guy who's trying to make himself relevant by name dropping and picking out the best of the bunch, me. You've been here for what... three weeks? And now you're best friends with Sammy Duke and Tapicoa Joe? No, I don't buy it. You don't like them you're just using them as a pedestal, using them to make people think you matter when you really don't. But go ahead align yourself with those two and see what happens.
He walks down the entrance ramp, shaking his head sideways as he ignores the boo's and jeers from the audience. He rolls himself into the ring before demanding a chair to be thrown into the ring. He catches the chair and plants it dead in the center of the ring before sitting on it. He runs his fingers through his hair and allows the boo's to die down.
MARK STORM: And now Ethan wants to fine me? After everything I've done for this company. After everything I've done for him and this is how he repays me? You know, you're a lot of things Ethan but I didn't have you down as an idiot. Because the move you've made it's an idiotic move by an idiotic man and now I see where you stand with all of this. Now I know where your loyalty lies and it makes me question whether this place deserves someone like me. I'm the hero you deserve. I'm the hero you need but for some reason, you wanna treat me like the villain?! For some reason, in your story, I'm the bad guy but that doesn't make sense, does it Ethan? That doesn't make sense because how can the bad guy constantly pack shows since DAY ONE of business? People weren't here to see Deacon Crane or Britney Anders, or even Chris Crippler. They were here to see me and ever since then that's been the same story week in and week out, I've packed out shows and sold tickets faster than any motherfucker in the back! THAT'S ALL BEEN ME! Not Sammy Duke. That guys as ugly as my left ball sack. In fact, my left ball sack is probably prettier than he'll ever be. Not Chris Crippler. Time and time again he's been beaten and somehow, someway he manages to get a title match? Bias. And certainly, not Tapocia Joe.
"TAP - TAP - TAP!"
"TAP - TAP - TAP!"
"TAP - TAP - TAP!"
MARK STORM: You wanna know how I feel about all of this? I feel disappointed. Because even after everything I've done for this company, you people wanna boo me and ridicule me and tell me that I'm not worthy to have this championship belt! After everything I've done, you people wanna 'hashtag' stand with Sammy. After everything I've done, you people still don't realize that the only thing that's real in this company, is me. And hell, Tony too! You see Tony, he saw an opportunity and snatched it with both hands! Tony recognizes real and that's why he's a Dog of War. That's why he's the best thing about this dump. But he'll get mistreated too because he knows the truth. And the truth is, this company doesn't care about people like me or him. But they should. Because if they continue to mistreat talent like us then we'll just up and leave. Hell, I'll take this championship belt and defend it over in Four Corners Wrestling, a place where at least the fans fucking respect me. Heck, maybe I'll even go back to Extreme Wrestling Corporation... but I don't know, somehow they'll still manage to fuck me over, too and gift the title to Drake or maybe even Xplode!
"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
MARK STORM: What I'm saying is that if you continue to disrespect me, then I'm gonna leave with this American Justice Championship and I can promise you this, I'm going to be holding onto this title for the entirety of my contract. I've got four months left and I can think of a dozen places that'll be happy to see my face walk through their doors. You don't deserve me... you don't deserve Tony Savage... and you definitely don't deserve my American Justice title. From Your Hero, and Mine.
Dropping the microphone and Short Change Hero by The Heavy begins to play.
MINX: Wow...His ego is through the roof.
THE DOLL: Words from a God I suppose. He's still no goddess like me.
DYNAMITE: It appears our first match is about to begin.
LYOTO SILVA: The following contest is scheduled for one fall, with a twenty minute time limit, and it is a Quarter FInal match in the Global Heritage Festival tournament!
[- GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT -]
QUARTER FINALS ROUND
Nameless -vs- Melody Marshall
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Inside the arena, the lights dim and the a blue hue takes over the stage / ramp area. Smoke fills the entrance way as emerging through it to the sounds of "Spirit Of A Believer" is Melody Marshall. She is introduced the ring announcer as she slaps the hands of some lucky fans ringside before sliding into the ring. She kneels down and points a finger in the air as streamers fall atop her.
LYOTO SILVA: Entering first, the Battle Angel....MELODY MARSHALL!!
MINX: Melody Marshall came so close to achieving the Immortal Kingdom Crown at Puroresu a few weeks ago.
DYNAMITE: It was an amazing event. An amazing night. An amazing--
MINX: We get the picture Rollins.
Back In Black by AC/DC hits the airwaves. As the cameras focus on the stage.. the stage instantly fill's with stage smoke. After a moment passes, Namelss walks directly through the smoke towards the ring. Nameless makes his way around the ring then climbs onto the apron. As he stares in the middle of the ring.. The music fades before Nameless climbs through the ropes into the ring.
MINX: You can see the visible bandages he still has from his match with Sammy Duke.
DYNAMITE: Melody Marshall has one hell of a mountain to move.
DING! DING! DING!The bell sounds and the fans are instantly pleased as Melody Marshall doesn't back down from Nameless as he charges forward. Marshall uses her speedy to execute a step up enziguri on Nameless, forcing him to slow down a bit. She keeps the pace in her favor and immediately lands a basement dropkick to the shins. Nameless drops to the canvas but he hobbles back to his feet quickly. Marshall delivers power strikes but Nameless just absorbs them and plows throw the Battle Angel, shoving her into the turnbuckle and knocking the wind out of her partly.
MINX: Melody Marshall nearly created an opening for herself.
Nameless grabs Marshall by the collar of her attire and tosses her across the ring like a rag doll. She skips around like a rock on water and rolls into the turnbuckle. She some how pulls herself to her feet, still disoriented and just barely dodges the splash from Nameless. Nameless smacks the turnbuckles and Melody Marshall flies in and connects with a super kick! Nameless falls down immediately. Marshall makes a cover,
...1!...
...KICKOUT!...
DYNAMITE: It's going to take more than that to keep Nameless down.
Nameless throws his arms up and Melody Marshall flies into the air and lands on the referee. PJ shakes off the bump and gets out of the way as soon as possible. Nameless grabs Melody Marshall and lifts her into a gorilla press and walks in a circle, delaying the inevitable before dropping her onto his shoulder and slamming her to the canvas via a powerslam! Nameless pins her and PJ drops down to count,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: Ooo Nameless nearly had a victory there.
Melody Marshall throws her arms in the air. Nameless pulls Melody Marshall to her feet and Melody Marshall breaks free and starts delivering stiff punches and buzzsaw kicks to the inner thigh, breaking down the monster one limb at a time. Melody slings into the ropes and as she fires out she is hit by the running crossbody from Nameless. Marshall hits the mat like a sack of potatoes and Nameless quickly rises up to drop an elbow across her sternum before making a cover.
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: And a near fall by Nameless.
DYNAMITE: You've got to wonder what can actually help Melody Marshall defeat Nameless?
MINX: She's got the skillset, she'll find a way.
Nameless throws Melody Marshall into the ring ropes and doubles over. Marshall flips over Nameless and runs for the ring cables. She shoots out just as Nameless is fully turned around and nails him with a running high knee that lands perfectly on his jaw! Nameless stumbles backward and bounces out of the ring ropes and swings a big lariat attempt against Marshall. Marshall ducks under it and stands her ground for Nameless' next attack. Melody leaps at Nameless but he catches her in mid air and slams her down to the canvas using a spinning spine buster!
MINX: Nameless is a such a force!
DYNAMITE: Yeah, an immovable force.
Marshall fights back to her feet and refuses to back down from Nameless. She goes for a savate kick but Nameless catches her feet and she immediately switches legs and connects with a mule kick. Marshall lands on her feet and quickly connects with a spike ddt! Melody Marshall makes a cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: Hey Anders.. that apology.
Melody Marshall waits patiently as Nameless begins to rise to his feet and she starts to deliver shoot kicks to the rib cage and spine. She walks around Nameless in circles, never standing in one place for too long. Nameless waltzes himself right into Marshall's path and she performs a tornado ddt! Nameless lay on the canvas motionless.
MINX: Make the cover Melody! Make it happen!
DYNAMITE: Melody Marshall is heading to the top rope.
MINX: What's she got in mind?
The cameras flash as Melody Marshall lands a frog splash on Nameless and hooks the leg,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
DYNAMITE: Phew! Close call.
THE DOLL: Very close call. An impressive frog splash also, a very unique variation.
MINX: Melody Marshall was on her way to the semi-finals round. Or so we thought. She has all the ability to lead the Global Heritage Championship division.
Melody Marshall goes for the standing 450 but Nameless rolls out of the way at the last minute. Nameless pulls Marshall to her feet and slams her to the mat with a sidewalk slam. Nameless makes a cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
Nameless rises with anger and fire in his eyes and he pulls Melody Marshall to her feet.
DYNAMITE: This doesn't look good for the Battle Angel.
MINX: It doesn't look good at all.
THE DOLL: It looks like what would happen if I stepped in the ring with either of these two.
MINX: So you're still owing us an apology, why?
DYNAMITE: Don't go there Minx. Not now.
MINX: Like.. why though?
THE DOLL: I'm ignoring her Rollins. Who is that?
A man in a security guard suit wielding a club hops the guard rail. Nameless sees this man and slides out of the ring on the other side.
MINX: Who is that?!
DYNAMITE: I have no clue!
THE DOLL: Who is this person?
Nameless sprints up the aisle toward the back. The guard with the club sprints after him, leaving Melody Marshall alone in the ring to rise to her feet, catching her breath just as the referee reaches a count of five.
...6!...
...7!...
...8!...
MINX: This one looks like it's going to end with a victory for Marshall.
...9!...
...10!...
Melody Marshall gets her hand raised and the fans give a shallow cheer as a much better match could have been given to them had the antics not occured. Melody even exits the ring mildly angered and chatting with the fans about how she is also upset about the interference.
THE DOLL: So, Melody Marshall will advanced to tomorrows round of tournaments, this is exciting. She is first to make it into the next round.
Nameless grabs Marshall by the collar of her attire and tosses her across the ring like a rag doll. She skips around like a rock on water and rolls into the turnbuckle. She some how pulls herself to her feet, still disoriented and just barely dodges the splash from Nameless. Nameless smacks the turnbuckles and Melody Marshall flies in and connects with a super kick! Nameless falls down immediately. Marshall makes a cover,
...1!...
...KICKOUT!...
DYNAMITE: It's going to take more than that to keep Nameless down.
Nameless throws his arms up and Melody Marshall flies into the air and lands on the referee. PJ shakes off the bump and gets out of the way as soon as possible. Nameless grabs Melody Marshall and lifts her into a gorilla press and walks in a circle, delaying the inevitable before dropping her onto his shoulder and slamming her to the canvas via a powerslam! Nameless pins her and PJ drops down to count,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: Ooo Nameless nearly had a victory there.
Melody Marshall throws her arms in the air. Nameless pulls Melody Marshall to her feet and Melody Marshall breaks free and starts delivering stiff punches and buzzsaw kicks to the inner thigh, breaking down the monster one limb at a time. Melody slings into the ropes and as she fires out she is hit by the running crossbody from Nameless. Marshall hits the mat like a sack of potatoes and Nameless quickly rises up to drop an elbow across her sternum before making a cover.
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: And a near fall by Nameless.
DYNAMITE: You've got to wonder what can actually help Melody Marshall defeat Nameless?
MINX: She's got the skillset, she'll find a way.
Nameless throws Melody Marshall into the ring ropes and doubles over. Marshall flips over Nameless and runs for the ring cables. She shoots out just as Nameless is fully turned around and nails him with a running high knee that lands perfectly on his jaw! Nameless stumbles backward and bounces out of the ring ropes and swings a big lariat attempt against Marshall. Marshall ducks under it and stands her ground for Nameless' next attack. Melody leaps at Nameless but he catches her in mid air and slams her down to the canvas using a spinning spine buster!
MINX: Nameless is a such a force!
DYNAMITE: Yeah, an immovable force.
Marshall fights back to her feet and refuses to back down from Nameless. She goes for a savate kick but Nameless catches her feet and she immediately switches legs and connects with a mule kick. Marshall lands on her feet and quickly connects with a spike ddt! Melody Marshall makes a cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
MINX: Hey Anders.. that apology.
Melody Marshall waits patiently as Nameless begins to rise to his feet and she starts to deliver shoot kicks to the rib cage and spine. She walks around Nameless in circles, never standing in one place for too long. Nameless waltzes himself right into Marshall's path and she performs a tornado ddt! Nameless lay on the canvas motionless.
MINX: Make the cover Melody! Make it happen!
DYNAMITE: Melody Marshall is heading to the top rope.
MINX: What's she got in mind?
The cameras flash as Melody Marshall lands a frog splash on Nameless and hooks the leg,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
DYNAMITE: Phew! Close call.
THE DOLL: Very close call. An impressive frog splash also, a very unique variation.
MINX: Melody Marshall was on her way to the semi-finals round. Or so we thought. She has all the ability to lead the Global Heritage Championship division.
Melody Marshall goes for the standing 450 but Nameless rolls out of the way at the last minute. Nameless pulls Marshall to her feet and slams her to the mat with a sidewalk slam. Nameless makes a cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
Nameless rises with anger and fire in his eyes and he pulls Melody Marshall to her feet.
DYNAMITE: This doesn't look good for the Battle Angel.
MINX: It doesn't look good at all.
THE DOLL: It looks like what would happen if I stepped in the ring with either of these two.
MINX: So you're still owing us an apology, why?
DYNAMITE: Don't go there Minx. Not now.
MINX: Like.. why though?
THE DOLL: I'm ignoring her Rollins. Who is that?
A man in a security guard suit wielding a club hops the guard rail. Nameless sees this man and slides out of the ring on the other side.
MINX: Who is that?!
DYNAMITE: I have no clue!
THE DOLL: Who is this person?
Nameless sprints up the aisle toward the back. The guard with the club sprints after him, leaving Melody Marshall alone in the ring to rise to her feet, catching her breath just as the referee reaches a count of five.
...6!...
...7!...
...8!...
MINX: This one looks like it's going to end with a victory for Marshall.
...9!...
...10!...
DING! DING! DING!
LYOTO SILVA: Your winner, by count out...MELODY MARSHALL!!!Melody Marshall gets her hand raised and the fans give a shallow cheer as a much better match could have been given to them had the antics not occured. Melody even exits the ring mildly angered and chatting with the fans about how she is also upset about the interference.
THE DOLL: So, Melody Marshall will advanced to tomorrows round of tournaments, this is exciting. She is first to make it into the next round.
Cameras take us backstage to the locker room area where we see the Dog's of War standing over Sammy Duke. Duke is crawling on all fours, damp hair, and the two large henchmen along with Tony Savage, watching and stalking him as he moves further away from them and the fans can be heard booing faintly.
THE DOLL: Pardon me but... hahahahahahahahahaahhha...I'm sorry this is so-- hahahahaha..
MINX: This is just awful.
DYNAMITE: Poor Sammy Duke. He had it good while it lasted.
THE DOLL: Hhahahahahahahha oh my gosh... This is awesome.
MINX: He's scheduled to compete next!
They make it into the hallway and the Dogs of War take off in the opposite direction just as Kendrick Kross and Tapioca Joe arrive.
KENDRICK KROSS: They can't keep doing this!
Sammy sits up, in a bit of a daze.
SAMMY DUKE: I'm alright. They just shoved my face in the toilet and through flour in my face.... felt like high school all over again. But I am fine.
MINX: Roerich may have a serious issue here.
MINX: Roerich may have a serious issue here.
DYNAMITE: Whatever the situation is, perhaps Super Stacy can help out?! ..Wait.. where is she going?
The cameras take us to the backstage area where Stacy Sterling can be seen wheeling her luggage behind her and heading toward the double doors. Out of nowhere Tony Savage and the other three Dogs of War enter the frame and jump on Stacy. Savage trips her up just as the GWD American Justice champion shoves her and she goes flying through the glass door!
The cameras take us to the backstage area where Stacy Sterling can be seen wheeling her luggage behind her and heading toward the double doors. Out of nowhere Tony Savage and the other three Dogs of War enter the frame and jump on Stacy. Savage trips her up just as the GWD American Justice champion shoves her and she goes flying through the glass door!
MINX: What the hell?!
DYNAMITE: Oh my gosh we better get some help for her.
THE DOLL: The Dog's of War are on a warpath right now.
MARK STORM: Somebody call Roerich.
He bursts into laughter as Tony Savage throws a large wad of cash into the air and the Dogs of War members begin leaving frame slowly.
TONY SAVAGE: There's enough for her medical bills, fixing the door, and even enough to resign both of us.
He gives a big arrogant thumbs up before exiting the frame as well. An ambulance is seen arriving in the parking lot and other medical staff members arrive to check on Stacy Sterling.
MINX: This one is going to happen early! These two will be fighting all night.
DYNAMITE: Try all week. This heated rivalry between pretty much the GWD roster and the Dogs of War is getting more intense by the minute.
We return and Sammy Duke and Tony Savage are fighting each other down the aisle and heading toward the ring.
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[- GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT -]
QUARTER FINALS ROUND
Sammy Duke -vs- Tony Savage
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DING! DING! DING!
The bell sound and Sammy Duke attacks Tony Savage immediately with punches, eventually backing him into the corner. Duke grabs hold of the top ring cable and starts delivering the boots to Savage with more aggression than we have ever seen from Sammy Duke. The fans roar for Sammy.
THE DOLL: Why do they like this little worm?
DYNAMITE: Boy is he pissed at Tony Savage right now.
Sammy Duke attempts an irish whip but Savage reverses it and uses Duke's momentum against him to send him back into the turnbuckle instead. Savage charges forward and lands a step up knee strike to the chin of Sammy Duke before pulling him away from the corner and slamming him to the canvas via a t-bone suplex. Tony Savage makes the cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
Duke kicks out of the first fall of the contest and battles back to his feet. He hits Savage with a punch to the stomach and Savage retaliates with a european uppercut. Savage grabs Duke by the back of the head and marches a few steps forward and slams Duke face first into the turnbuckle.
MINX: Sammy Duke is doing pretty well considering.
DYNAMITE: Considering he got attacked previously or--
THE DOLL: Or considering he's Sammy Duke. Like eww.
Savage pulls Duke away from the corner and throws him between the ropes and to the outside.
MINX: He just treated Duke like a ragdoll.
THE DOLL: Ok, so Tony Savage... Total Hunk.
Savage steps out of the ring leaving Pj Ché to begin a count out. Savage ignores it and throws Duke into the guard rail before smacking Duke across the chest. The echoe forces the crowd into silence and Sammy Duke walks away, slowly descending to one knee. Tony Savage runs up to him and kicks him in the shoulder blades and Duke falls forward onto the mats on the outside. PJ reaches a count of seven before Dogs of War member Tony Savage slides back into ring, canceling the count and getting into PJ's face and exchanging a few words.
MINX: Savage is a big bully.
THE DOLL: He stepped off a California Dream Boat.
Outside, Sammy Duke can be seen recollecting himself as he grabs onto the apron and uses it to help himself back up onto his feet. Savage rolls to the outside and clubs Sammy around the back before rolling him into the ring and following. Duke crawls towards the ropes and Savage stalks like a predator, watching him gradually get to his feet. Once he does, Savage slaps him into a side headlock and he wrenches the hold. Bringing him to the center of the ring and dropping down to a knee, squeezing as tightly as he possible. Duke winces but does well to fight his way back up to his feet, pushing Savage back into the ropes and forcing him to the opposite set. Savage bounces off of them before forcing Duke to the ground with a shoulder barge. He then takes off to the ropes whilst Duke moves across the canvas from a grounded position, looking to trip up Savage but he reacts fast and hops over him. Savage bounces off of the opposite ropes and this time Duke leapfrogs over him. Savage comes off of the ropes again and Duke manages to hit him with a dropkick!
Rising to his feet, Duke then poses to the crowd and a thunderous round of applause commences afterward! He nods his head in appreciation before turning to see where Savage is. Savage leans against the turnbuckle, catching his breath.
MINX: Sammy Duke comes into this match as the underdog. He's going up against a world champion, and someone who's been a world champion quite literally everywhere he's wrestled in Tony Savage.
DYNAMITE: But I think that's what Duke is accustomed to. I think he's used to being the underdog and overcoming the odds and man, what a win it would be for him and his career if he manages to pull off a win against a veteran like Tony Savage. He has what it takes... he has the heart and spirit and the ability, and in big matches like these, that's when you turn up with everything you've got in the tank.
Duke runs towards Savage and is met with an elbow to the side of the head. Duke stumbles backwards but comes back at Savage and this time it's the boot of Savage that meets his head. For a third time Duke heads over to him but this time he catches his boot and drops it, before grabbing Savage but his waist and attempting to deadlift him. Savage watches him with a face of confusion before letting out a chuckle. The fans are getting behind Duke, wanting him to hit the move but Savage is far too big in comparison. It's a bionic elbow from Savage that forces Duke to let go and he stumbles backwards before falling onto his ass.
Savage mocks him, asking whether he truly believed he was ever going to lift him. He then kicks him whilst his down, targeting the head of Duke and this elicits boo's from the crowd. Savage grabs him by the arm and continues to kick him in the head, asking whether Duke is going to allow him to mock him the way that he is. You can tell that Duke is growing frustrated, his eyes light up with every kick to the head and there's a fire in his eyes. Duke makes it to his feet with Savage continuing to boot him. Duke blocks the boot attempt, fires back with a series of knife edge chops that catch Savage off guard before he wraps his arms around his waists, and finally manages to lift him up and over for a belly to belly that sends the arena rocking in a frenzy.
DYNAMITE: And he's done it! The belly to belly from Sammy Duke!
THE DOLL: How the hell did he manage to pull that one off?
The two race to their feet with Sammy managing to bring him back down to the canvas with an armdrag. They race back up and this time it's a hiptoss from Sammy. Tony sit's up in a seated position and Sammy claps his hands before landing a basement dropkick on Savage! Savage rolls across the canvas and onto the apron, holding onto his jaw as Sammy approaches him. Sammy grabs him, looking to suplex him back into the ring - but that burst of strength isn't on right now. He's unable to lift the much heavier Tony Savage on this occasion, who manages to lift him up and onto the apron with him. The two then begin a war of strikes that connects fluidly in a fast manner, one shot after the other with the crucial one coming from Tony Savage, an elbow that sends Sammy staggering backwards. Savage then runs towards him, dropkick to the knee's that sends Sammy landing face first on the apron, the hardest part of the ring.
"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!"
The fans cringe at the impact. Sammy holds onto his nose whilst Tony gets to his feet and poses arrogantly, looking macho as he stands on the apron.
MINX: Say what you want to say about this man, but you can't say he isn't charismatic.
DYNAMITE: He's got the look, I'll give him that Minx.
Both men are now in the ring and Tony hooks the leg of Sammy.
... 1! ...
... 2! ....
A kickout from The Lion.
Savage nods his head and wipes the sweat that beams down his forehead. He gets to his feet and picks Sammy up with him. Irish whip to the corner before following, Sammy rolls out of the way just in time. Tony turns and finds Sammy running at him, he lifts him up and turns him round, placing him on the top rope. Sammy manages to kick him away and Tony staggers backwards, turning himself round and holding onto his head. He turns back around and Sammy leaps off but Tony moves out of the way too. Sammy lands on his feet before rolling through and turning to face Tony. The two are running at each other with Sammy sliding underneath the legs of Tony, who looks bewildered at the action of it. He turns and is almost caught with a sweet chin but he side steps. Sammy runs at him and Tony lifts him up and spins him round, looking for his spinebuster but at the last second, Sammy reverses it into a DDT, planting the head of Tony firmly on the canvas.
THE DOLL: Impressive by Sammy Duke
MINX: A great reversal to put things in his favor, that's for sure.
He covers.
... 1! ...
... 2! ...
... BREAK COUNT! ...
MINX: NO FREKAING WAY!!
GWD American Justice Champion places his belt under the turnbuckle and then steps onto the ring apron and the ref stops counting to prevent him from entering the ring. With the ref distracted Sammy Duke steps away from Tony Savage and puts his attention on the argument between Mark Storm and Nicole Bender.
THE DOLL: This is genius. Savage just picked up the American Justice championship.
Tony Savage swings the championship at Sammy Duke and Sammy Duke ducks under it. As soon as Savage turns around, SMACK! He's hit with the Sweet Shin Music! Mark Storm drops down from the ring apron and Sammy Duke picks up the championship belt just before Nicole Bender turns around. All she sees is Tony Savage on the canvas clutching his forehead and Sammy Duke holding the championship. She immediately calls for the bell.
MINX: NO FREKAING WAY!!
GWD American Justice Champion places his belt under the turnbuckle and then steps onto the ring apron and the ref stops counting to prevent him from entering the ring. With the ref distracted Sammy Duke steps away from Tony Savage and puts his attention on the argument between Mark Storm and Nicole Bender.
THE DOLL: This is genius. Savage just picked up the American Justice championship.
Tony Savage swings the championship at Sammy Duke and Sammy Duke ducks under it. As soon as Savage turns around, SMACK! He's hit with the Sweet Shin Music! Mark Storm drops down from the ring apron and Sammy Duke picks up the championship belt just before Nicole Bender turns around. All she sees is Tony Savage on the canvas clutching his forehead and Sammy Duke holding the championship. She immediately calls for the bell.
DING! DING! DING!
MINX: Oh no no nooo not like this!
DYNAMITE: Seriously?!
THE DOLL: HAHAHH YESSSS!!
Sammy Duke tries to plead with her, but she's not having it.
LYOTO SILVA: The winner of the match, by rule of disqualification.... TONY SAVAGE!!
The fans roar with boos as Sammy Duke still tries to plead with Nicole Bender. Tap and Kendrick Kross rush to ringside and and they all attempt to plead with Nicole Bender, meanwhile the Dogs of War scamper away from ringside in a hurry.
MINX: They better get out of here while they still can. I don't believe it. What is wrong with her?!
DYNAMITE: Her decision was final.
MINX: Nicole Bender isn't standing with Sammy apparently.
Backstage EMT's are loading a stretcher with Stacy Sterling on it into the ambulance. Ethan Roerich stands outside the venue near the big vehicle with the Head Doctor giving him specific instructions. Gail McKenna appears in front of the camera.
GAIL MCKENNA: Hey everybody, it's Gail McKenna here reporting to you live from the Global Heritage Festival! We are currently seeking some information on what has happened to the super heroine, Stacy Sterling. Excuse me, Mr. Roerich do you have a moment to answer a couple questions?
The Doctor finishes his sentence and steps away leaving Mr. Roerich and the GWD media team.
MR. ROERICH: Gail can this wait? I'm kind of busy right now.
GAIL MCKENNA: But we all want to know what's going to happen--
The Titaness, Samantha Hamilton barges into the frame, silencing everyone with her unannounced presence.
THE TITANESS: With my opponent out of commission, who is going to replace her?
MR. ROERICH: Uhh.. gee.. I umm.. I haven't even had time to resolve that either. You get an automatic advance. Just be ready to compete tomorrow.
The Titaness walks away with a cold stare.
MR. ROERICH: Get these cameras out of here.
The feed cuts to ringside.
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[- GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT -]
QUARTER FINALS ROUND
Philadelphia -vs- Broseph
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The riffs of “Let ‘Em Talk” begin as the crowd starts to cheer. Philadelphia comes out when the singing begins, as she claps to the crowd, getting them pumped up. She does a twirl, showing off her body, before raising a fist into the air. She walks down the ramp, slapping the hands of the fans along the way and making an effort to hug every little girl. She climbs the steps, dancing along with the song, before stepping through the ropes. She kisses her fist and hoists it in the air again to the cheers of her fans. She paces around the ring, making small talk with the ref as her music fades out.
The awesome riff of Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter begins to play and as the song picks up out walks Broseph with his best bro Henry by his side. The two men gyrate and bounce to the ring as the crowd boo relentlessly. They get to the ring Broseph mounts a corner turnbuckle making random hand gestures in a lame attempt at being cool.
THE DOLL: Where's Lyoto?
MINX: The think he's having an issue with his microphone.
DYNAMITE: It happens folks.
The awesome riff of Rock and Roll Part 2 by Gary Glitter begins to play and as the song picks up out walks Broseph with his best bro Henry by his side. The two men gyrate and bounce to the ring as the crowd boo relentlessly. They get to the ring Broseph mounts a corner turnbuckle making random hand gestures in a lame attempt at being cool.
THE DOLL: Where's Lyoto?
MINX: The think he's having an issue with his microphone.
DYNAMITE: It happens folks.
DING! DING! DING!
Philadelphia locks up with Broseph in the center of the ring. Broseph transitions into a hammerlock and then drops down and pulla Philadephila into a roll up. PJ Che drops down to count.
...1!...
...2!...
...3!...
DING! DING! DING!
LYOTO SILVA: Your winner by pnifall, BROSEPH!
MINX: Wait, it's over?!
DYNAMITE: Oh wow! Broseph might hold the record for fastest match in GWD history!
Broseph gets his hand raised in victory and celebrates heavily on his way up the aisle.
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[- GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT -]
QUARTER FINALS ROUND
Equinox -vs- Kendrick Kross
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The beginning of Snuff starts playing through the loudspeaker with the lights completely off. The lights slowly turn on as smoke begins to rise. At :20 when the lyrics start Kendrick rises from the floor with his head down. He slowly raises his head as the smoke starts to fill the arena. Kendrick slowly starts walking down towards the ring. Kendrick slowly walking, wearing a leather jacket, white tank top, black jeans and red high top sneakers stops in the middle of the ramp head down.
LYOTO SILVA: "From Chelsea, London....weighing in at 215 pounds.....Kendrick Kross!
Kendrick slowly continues walking down the ramp until getting to the end of the ramp where he turns left, goes up the step and climbs into the ring as fire shoots out of the turnbuckles when he gets to the middle.
"Welcome to My Madhouse!!!!! Tonight we rise!!!!!!"
As the stage, as well as the ringside area, slowly begins to fill up with white smoke as the crowd watches in anticipation. Suddenly, something began to rise out of the stage, as if rising from the depths of the mist itself. The fans began to erupt as Equinox hidden underneath the smoke begins to rise out of the smoke as you can see parts his face paint revealing itself hidden under his mask. His arms outstretched to the Rising Revolution as if drawing in their strength before stepping into battle.
"You Wear a Crown but You're No King" by blessthefal go out as it hits over the PA System as the Titan trons begins to play the video highlighting Equinox who would be competing into one of the tonight's many events.
SEEK ME! CALL ME!
I'LL BE WAITING!!!
The fog still thick and envious as if to cloud him from their vision as he makes his way out. As the beat gets faster, Equinox walk faster as his feet trot along to the beat as he is shown in his white Assassin's creed overcoat, his conjoined white and black mask hiding his face, black tank top, and his customized arm covers over each arm in hues of black, charcoal gray, red. His face hidden behind a wild mask of face paint. The fans cheering as the ring announcer announces GWD's own High Spot Superhero.
LYOTO SILVA: From St. Louis, Missouri!!!! Weighing in at 235 Ibs....He is "The Human Highlight Reel", He is "The High Spot Hero" Equinox!!!!!!!
Equinox slowly makes his way down the rows and rows of fans on his right side til he goes full square around to each of the fans. Then heads to greet the ones he missed, before turning around before heading full throttle into the ring sliding under the bottom rope feet first as his body flies at full speed. Smiling big and wide, He gets up quickly playing to the crowd. Proceeding up to each turnbuckle pointing out to the fans for they are why he is here tonight before climbing to the top turnbuckle and somersaulting off the top landing on his feet in the ring. Once finished he take off his overcoat as well as his mask and hands both of them to the Ref.
DING! DING! DING!
Equinox attacks Kross in the early going with stiff right jabs. He throws Kross into the ring ropes and Kross shoots out of the ring cables and connects with a back elbow. Equinox hits the canvas hard and that allows Kendrick Kross the opportunity to shoot for a knee bar but Equinox kicks his way to freedom and hurries back to his feet. Equinox grabs Kross and slams him via an exploder suplex! Equinox goes for the standing moonsault but Kross rolls out of harms way. Once Equinox is in his clutches Kross slams him to the canvas via the dragon suplex! Kross waits little time in locking Equinox in an arm bar. Equinox is quick to wiggle free and as soon as both men make it to their feet, Equinox greets Kross with a kick in the stomach before following it up with an implant DDT! Equinox makes the cover, hooking the leg,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
Equinox kicks Kross, arrogantly in the shoulder as he tries to rise to his feet. Equinox steps onto the ring apron and hits a big, springboard blockbuster on Kendrick Kross.
THE DOLL: The DDT really took Kross out of it.
MINX: Knocked him out of it completely.
Equinox lifts Kendrick Kross off the canvas via a deadlift and slams him down with a german suplex! Equinox bridges his body,
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
THE DOLL: Equinox is looking to make a name for himself around GWD.
MINX: Defeating Kendrick Kross could help him do that, but if he's not careful, Kross may do the same to him.
DYNAMITE: Both are about to put on a wrestling clinic tonight.
Kendrick Kross has the upper hand now and after avoiding a strike from Equinox has him locked into a grapple and slams him down via a capture suplex. Kendrick Kross makes a cover,
...1!...
...KICKOUT!...
Equinox kicks out quickly and then rolls away from Kross's clutches forcing Kross to fall into his trap. Equinox rolls Kross into a cross armbreaker and Kross flops around the ring in pain and Equinox has focus on his face. PJ Ché checks on Kross and Kross refuses to tap and at the last moments he grips onto the bottom ring cable with his feet. Equinox rolls away from Kendrick Kross, both men make it to their feet at the same time and Equinox immiedately goes for the step up enziguri, but instead flops onto the canvas, knocking the wind out of himself after Kendrick Kross ducks below him. Kross holds onto Equinox's foot and locks him into an STF!
MINX: A total role reversal here.
Equinox grabs hold of the ring rope and Kendrick Kross allows him his freedom from the STF. Once back on to his feet, Kendrick Kross backs Equinox into a corner immediately and smothers him with punches. Flying K steps back a few steps, creating some distance only to close the gap once again. Equinox ducks underneath the clothesline and executes a double knee back stabber! Kross bounces into the air and hit the canvas and arches his back after impact.
THE DOLL: That looks like it hurt. He may have broken something.
DYNAMITE: You're right, he broke his own fall.
MINX: Equinox is making another pin attempt.
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
They make it back to their feet and Kendrick Kross hits the aggressive Equinox with two quick jabs before following up with a head butt. Equinox stumbles away in a daze and Kross charges forward, gaining momentum with each step. Equinox drops out of harms way and pulls down on the ring ropes, causing Kross to topple to the outside. Equinox leaps over attempting a crossbody plancha, but Cross catches him in mid-air ahd slams him into the guard rail using a fallaway slam!Kross pulls Equinox to his feet and throws him back into the ring quickly. Kross steps onto the ring apron and attempts a floatover tornado ddt but Equinox instead reverses it into a manhattan drop! kross springs up gripping his crotch and Equinox connects with a superkick!
DYNAMITE: THE ONE PERCENT KICK!
MINX: Kendrick Kross is down. He's down. He's not moving.
Equinox climbs onto the ring apron and then steps up to the top rope and the fans are cheering him on.
THE DOLL: These fans will get you killed. This guy is an idiot, I'm telling you. Mark Storm has the right mindset.
MINX: So clearly you weren't worthy of lacing his boot.
DYNAMITE: Oh shit.
Equinox rises and Kendrick Kross jumps to his feet quickly and slaps Equinox's feet from underneath him and Equinox racks himself on the turnbuckle. Kendrick Kross steps up and slams Equinox to the canvas with a t bone suplex from the top rope! Cameras flash throughout the venue and Kross makes the cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...3!...
LYOTO SILVA: Here is your winner by pinfall...KENDRICK KROOSSSSS!!
Nicole Bender raises Kross' hand in victory and the fans cheer for him as he celebrates and shakes hands with Equinox. The two show excellent sportsmanship as they exit the ring.
They make it back to their feet and Kendrick Kross hits the aggressive Equinox with two quick jabs before following up with a head butt. Equinox stumbles away in a daze and Kross charges forward, gaining momentum with each step. Equinox drops out of harms way and pulls down on the ring ropes, causing Kross to topple to the outside. Equinox leaps over attempting a crossbody plancha, but Cross catches him in mid-air ahd slams him into the guard rail using a fallaway slam!Kross pulls Equinox to his feet and throws him back into the ring quickly. Kross steps onto the ring apron and attempts a floatover tornado ddt but Equinox instead reverses it into a manhattan drop! kross springs up gripping his crotch and Equinox connects with a superkick!
DYNAMITE: THE ONE PERCENT KICK!
MINX: Kendrick Kross is down. He's down. He's not moving.
Equinox climbs onto the ring apron and then steps up to the top rope and the fans are cheering him on.
THE DOLL: These fans will get you killed. This guy is an idiot, I'm telling you. Mark Storm has the right mindset.
MINX: So clearly you weren't worthy of lacing his boot.
DYNAMITE: Oh shit.
Equinox rises and Kendrick Kross jumps to his feet quickly and slaps Equinox's feet from underneath him and Equinox racks himself on the turnbuckle. Kendrick Kross steps up and slams Equinox to the canvas with a t bone suplex from the top rope! Cameras flash throughout the venue and Kross makes the cover,
...1!...
...2!...
...3!...
DING! DING! DING!
LYOTO SILVA: Here is your winner by pinfall...KENDRICK KROOSSSSS!!
Nicole Bender raises Kross' hand in victory and the fans cheer for him as he celebrates and shakes hands with Equinox. The two show excellent sportsmanship as they exit the ring.
Cameras take us to an undisclosed location in Los Angeles, it looks like a large parking lot, but all we see is the Coliseum in the background and a large chainlink fence. A security guard approaches and unlocked the door before shoving it open.
SECURITY GUARD: Have a good evening Ms. Marshall.
Melody Marshall appears, dressed in street clothes and wheeling a luggage back.
MELODY MARSHALL: Thanks you too. See you guys tomorrow.
Just as Melody steps through the opening, Sammy "The Lion" Duke and Tapioca Joe arrive with look of desperation on their faces.
TAP: Melody where are you going? We need you to stay here. The Dogs of War are running a muck of the joint.
MELODY MARSHALL: I told you guys, after the Global Heritage Championship is secured I'll be more than willing to help out. But I'm focusing on me right now, that's not my battle. Roerich will handle it, you guys are doing too much. Let it go.
Marshall continues through the gate opening and enters the LYFT that has been waiting for her. Sammy and Tap look at each other with disappointment and head back toward the arena, dissappearing into the darkness.
Backstage our cameras take us to the Dogs of War locker room where GWD American Justice Champion is seen placing the prestigious strap on the bench next to him. Tony Savage and the two Large Men are seated at a small poker table playing a game when all of a sudden there is a knock at the door. They all look up from what they are doing and stare at the door in silence for a moment.
MARK STORM: It's open.
Moments later the door opens and Broseph enters the locker room. They all look at him a little confused as to why he is in their locker room.
BROSEPH: Just the two--four bros I wanted to see.
TONY SAVAGE: What do you want Broseph?
BROSEPH: Oh nothing bro. Just wanted to let you know I over heard the Turtle Gang trying to grow in numbers. They have been talking to people backstage and Tap is trying to brainwash people into believing you guys are doing a bad deed bro. But not me bro. I think what you two-- four bros, are doing is commendable bro.
MARK STORM: Thanks for the information. Now get out.
BROSEPH: Do you bros need help with anything bro? I'm here to help is all bro.
Broseph exits the room and shuts the door behind him. Savage and company go back to playing their game and Mark Storm reaches over to grab his title and the cameras cut elsewhere.
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[- GLOBAL HERITAGE FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT -]
QUARTER FINALS ROUND
Jack Owyns -vs- Tapioca Joe
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DYNAMITE: What a night we’ve had so far! These tournament matches have been great and we aren’t out of the first round. We’re in for a special tournament, Minx.
MINX: It’s crazy how good all these competitors are. I don’t think there is a favorite, but the last first round match is about to start.
THE DOLL: What's crazy, is how the Dogs of War have been taking people out, left and right.
A pair of bright, golden lights flash across existence as Queen's "Princes of the Universe" sounds out across the arena. At the :15 mark, the lights fall on the center of the platform, where Tapicoa Joe stands still and prepared, wearing his trademark black wrestling pants. At the :27 mark, he turns around toward the ring and raises his arms, cueing a display of brilliant, showering golden fireworks shooting wonderfully up from the side of the ramp. He stands and looks around coolly as cheers from the diehard wrestling fans who recognize who he is rain down upon him from all sides, until the :45 mark, when he begins to make his way down to the ring, slapping a couple of hands on the way down the ramp. At the 1:11 mark, Joe removes his jacket and tosses it calmly down onto the floor. He ascends the steps of the ring and enters it.
MINX: Tap won the Immortal Kingdom Crown two weeks ago at Puroresu and he’s looking to win the Global Heritage Championship here, he’d be set up perfectly if he won, Dynamite.
DYNAMITE: That’s what he’s looking forward to. Have one title and then get a shot at the World Title? He could own GWD.
We not asking mothafuckers to care about us
We just letting mothafuckas know we coming
It's real, it's a real mothafuckin' movement
Whether you like it or not
Whether you support it or not
It's a real mothafuckin' movement, man.
The lights fade, as Alpha Omega performed by Machine Gun Kelly erupts on the airwaves. A red fog begins to form in front of the entrance way, as the Villain steps out from the back, and stands centre stage. He looks down; a hoodie masking his head and face. The crowd as one, breaks into a loud boo.
LYOTO SILVA: “And making his way down to the ring from Seattle, Washington, standing in at six feet, four inches tall, and weighing in at two hundred and fifty-four pounds, the VILLAIN, Jack Owyns.”
Jack raises his head, and the hoodie falls back resting on his shoulder. He grins ear to ear, and begins his walk down the aisle that separates the entrance from the ring.
(Bitch!) I am the alpha, I am the omega
(What?) I am the alpha, I am the omega
(Ah!) I am the alpha, I am the omega
(Ay!) I am the alpha, I am the omega
He gives no attention to the fans, that scream into his ear as he walks by. Acting if they aren't even there. He pulls his hoodie off, and tosses it beside the ring as he rolls underneath the bottom rope and enters into the ring.
Jack walks to the opposite corner of where he entered the ring, and leans up against the turnbuckle. His music fades out.
DYNAMITE: This is the new guy. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can do, he is definitely going to have his hands full. Tap is no joke.
MINX: I don’t see him winning it, D. Tap won’t get outsmarted by a guy who is new to this company. I mean look at what he did last week, if Tap can do that again tonight Jack will be quick work.
DING! DING! DING!
As soon as the bell rings the two competitors circle the ring, each round of the ring they get closer and closer to one another. Tap is the first to raise his arms up, looking for a tie-up, Jack follows but throws a kick towards Joes gut, Joe being the veteran he is dodges the kick then grabs Jack and puts him in a headlock and then takes him down, keeping a tight hold of the lock while Jacks back is flat on the mat. Junior ref PJ Che slides his hand under Owyns back, checking to see if his shoulders are down. Owyns makes sure his shoulder stays up as he slowly fights out of the hold. Pushes on tap and gets on to one knee, pushing Tap off of him and getting out of the headlock. The two men both get to their feet as they circle one another again. They get closer and go for another tie up. Owyns once again acts like he’s going for a kick to the gut but he stops before his leg extends. After Tap moves to the side, Owyns grabs him and sends a knee to his gut, putting him down onto one knee.
DYNAMITE: Smart move by the youngster, outsmarting Tap. Don’t see that very often.
MINX: Tap will learn from that, it won’t happen again.
THE DOLL: He's kind of senile. He might drink from the same well twice.
DYNAMITE: I’m not so sure about that. We will see.
Owyns grabs the head of Tap into a side headlock and throws him, sending Tap onto his back, Owyns keeping the lock on tight. Tap fights Owyns trying to get out of the hold, Each time he does though, Owyns locks the grip tighter. Taps face starts to turn red as PJ Che asks him if he wants to end the match, each time he quickly says no. Joe keeps fighting and rolls over now lying on his stomach. Joe pushes up with each hand, pushing himself to all fours with Jacks hold still tight around his neck. Tap gets one of his feet firmly on the ground and pushes up getting to a standing position. Immediately after getting to a standing position he drops back, sending Owyns hard into the match causing Jack to release the hold. Tap takes a deep breath before getting up. He walks over towards the now prone Owyns. Tap reaches down and picks up Jack, followed by sending a punch to the head of Jack. He follows that up with a second, and a third, backing him up towards the left side ring ropes. Tap pushes Jack up against the ropes, grabs Jacks left arm and whips him across the ring. He bounces off of the far side ring ropes, on the return Tap bends down and throws Owyns over his shoulder, causing him to slam hard onto mat. Immediately after the slam Joe jumps onto the chest of Owyns hooking his right leg..
DYNAMITE: Look at that elevation!
MINX: An awesome back body drop, looked like it hurt.
DYNAMITE: I wouldn’t want to be on the receiving end. Wait, Joe is going for the win here!
...1!...
...TW…
...KICKOUT!...
...KICKOUT!...
DYNAMITE: He kicked out. Figured he would.
MINX: A backdrop like that won’t drop anyone. A pin will definitely help to waste Owyns energy.
Tapioca Joe eyes the ref but quickly focuses his attention back onto Jack Owyns. Joe grabs Jack by the head and starts to bring him up to his feet. Getting to one knee Jack sends two elbows to the gut of Joe, causing him to release the hold on him. Jack gets up to his feet as Joe is now facing the opposite way grabbing his gut. Jack wraps his arms around the waist of Joe. He attempts a german suplex but Joe blocks it, Jack tries it again, but once again Joe blocks it followed up by Joe sending elbows to the head of Jack. Joe turns around and grabs Owyns around the waist followed by lifting him up over his head and hitting a hard release german suplex. Owyns hits the mat hard but before Joe can think about a cover Jack rolls out of the ring and ends up on one knee outside of the ring.
MINX: Smart move there.
DYNAMITE: Definitely, saves him from anymore damage. Plus it gives him a rest for at least a couple seconds.
Looking at Jack outside on his knee he Joe smiles as the ref starts his count.
...1!...
Joe walks over towards the ropes and slides out. He grabs Jack as the refs count reaches two and slides him into the ring which Joe then follows. Sliding in he picks up Jack but is caught by a punch to the gut. Jack grabs the arm of Joe and whips him across the ring. On Joes way back he is caught and is thrown over the head of Owyns. Joe gets up and comes back towards Jack and is immediately met with a spinning back punch followed by a spinning back kick. The kick bends Joe over and he is quickly met with a DDT followed by a pin by Jack.
DYNAMITE: Hard DDT! That might be enough!
ONE!...
MINX: Don’t count on it!
TWO!...
DYNAMITE: Tap isn’t moving! He isn’t trying to kick out!
THR….KICKOUT!
DYNAMITE: He got out at the last second!
MINX: That was like 9 and 9 tenths!
Jack looks at the ref surprised and raises his fingers telling the ref that should’ve been a three. PJ stays adamant on the two though. Owyns rolls his eyes and gets to one knee him and Joe both breathing heavily. Jack gets up and pulls Joe up to a standing position. Jack whips Joe across the ring, he bounces across the ropes and rebounds and on the return is met by a spinning backfist, sending Joe to the ground grabbing his nose. Jack walks away from the downed Joe. He waits for him to slowly get up, as Joe gets to one knee Jack runs to Joe and hits his From Kingdom Fuckin Come.
DYNAMITE: That could be it! It could be an upet here!
MINX: This would definitely be the win of the night if he pulls this off!
Instead of immediately going for the pin, Jack goes over to the groggy Joe. He picks up Joe and shoves him between his leg. He tries to hook both arms, gets the left one but as he is trying to get the right one Joe slithers out. Surprised by this Jack turns around and looks at the now escaped Joe and he is met by a boot to the gut. Joe slips behind him and grabs Jack by the waist. Joe lifts Jack and hits him with a german suplex. Jack rolls over and pops up, he walks towards Jack but is met by an Olympic Slam!
DYNAMITE: Joe has taken back control of this match!
MINX: What’s he going to do though, pin or not?
THE DOLL: I'm taking a nap. I'm bored.
THE DOLL: I'm taking a nap. I'm bored.
Joe looks around in the crowd and walks over to Jack. Instead of going for the pin he lifts Jack up. Joe shoves Jacks head between his legs and lifts him up. Joe hooks his arms and drops hitting the Gotch Driver!
After the Gotch Driver Joe lays on his back, close to a foot away from where Jack is lying: After waiting a few seconds Joe throws his arm over Jack. Going for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE….NO! His hand didn’t come down! We’re still going folks!
DYNAMITE: How’d he do that!?
MINX: Like I said. He has a lot of heart!
Joe looks at Jack not believing he was able to get his shoulder. Joe stands up, not keeping his eye on Jack, he is rolled over into a cradle pin. He grabs the tights!
ONE!
DYNAMITE: Come on! Don’t win this way!
TWO!
MINX: I think he’s going to!
Before the refs hand can come down he sees the hand on the tights and stops the count. Jack gets up and argues with the ref but to no avail. He tries to turn his focus back to Joe but he is too late. As soon as Jack turns around Joe grabs Jacks both legs and pulls him out from under him. Slamming on his back hard Jack becomes disoriented enough for Joe to pull him in the middle of the ring, he sticks his leg through one crosses the right leg over the left, flips him over and gets Jack in the sharpshooter! Jack tries to crawl his way towards the ropes but each time he does Joe pulls him back to the middle of the ring and tightens the grip. PJ asks Jack if he wants to give up and he keeps shaking his up all while Joe is yelling at him to tap. Not tapping, Joe releases his hold. He walks over to Jack, drops down, drops down and gets Jack into the Koji Clutch.
DYNAMITE: Koji Clutch he has to tap. Jack can’t get out of this!
MINX: Oh when are you going to learn. Heart trumps that. He’s going to get out!
Joe keeps tightening his grip on Jack, he raises his hand and thinks about tapping multiple times but he doesn’t he tries to stay in this match. Joe keeps tightening the grip, but Jack is able to go back and forth using that momentum to flip over and get Joe into a pin! Joe has to release the clutch! Joe looks at Jack, almost as if he has decided he’d want to kill him. Instead he gets up slowly as he has used most of his energy by now. Joe pulls Jack up and looks at him face to face. He yells at Jack to stay down but he wasted time. Jack knees Joe into the gut shoves his head between his legs but his arms betweens Joes. Jack lifts Joe up and hits The Villain Connection! Joe grabs his head but him being the veteran he rolls over onto his back. Jack, is lying on his back in the middle of the ring both of them are down and not moving.
THE DOLL: The have been putting up one hell of a fight tonight!
DYNAMITE: There is an opportunity at gold here.
THE DOLL: The have been putting up one hell of a fight tonight!
DYNAMITE: There is an opportunity at gold here.
Jack Owyns crawls over to Tapioca Joe and drapes an arm over his chest.
...1!...
...2!...
...KICKOUT!...
THE DOLL: A kick out!
MINX: I don't believe it.
DYNAMITE: This is exciting. Tap just won't quit.
Jack Owyns and Tap fight and claw to climb to their feet, each of them using the ring cables for leverage on opposite sides of the ring. Owyns approaches Tap and whips him into the corner, Tap smashes against the turnbuckles and stumbles out of the corner and towards the center of the ring. Owyns shoves him back into the corner and hits a Villainous Assault on Tap. Tap battle back and blocks one strike and retaliates with a right hand of his own. The crowd gets behind Tap as he builds his come back. The Immortal Kingdom Crown winner hits Owyns with a short arm clothesline before backing himself into the ropes and slingshotting out. Owyns dodges he clothesline and instead connects with a missle dropkick shortly after that sends Tap flying between the ring ropes and to the outside.
THE DOLL: The old timer looks to be need of a life alert.
MINX: Owyns is using a great stat--HEY WAIT!
While Jack Owyns favors his knee and keeps Ace Puerto Rico close to him, Noah Reigner leaps over the guard rail and executes a lung blower on the IKC holder knocking all wind out of him before tossing him back into the ring and ducking down by the apron.
MINX: That's not fair! Ref!! Don't count that.
DYNAMITE: It's too late.
Owyns hurries over to Tap as he slowly rises to his feet and drives him into the canvas via the MISCHIEF MAKER! Owyns hooks the leg,
...1!...
...2!...
...3!...
LYOTO SILVA: "Your winner by pinfall.....JACK OWYNS!!
Jack Owyns has his hand raised in victory and much to his surprise, Noah Reigner is standing on the ring apron waiting to congratulate him. The two exit the ring leaving Tap to stare them down as they make their way up the aisle.
MINX: Jack Owyns will be joining Tony Savage, Kendrick Kross, Broseph, Samantha Hamilton, and Melody Marshall for day two of the Global Heritage Festival tomorrow.
THE DOLL: I'm going in for physical therapy on my ankle tomorrow, so sadly I won't be there.
MINX: Thank the lord.
DYNAMITE: That'll be a real spectacle to see for sure! Hey, hey, here comes Mr. Roerich!
MINX: Jack Owyns will be joining Tony Savage, Kendrick Kross, Broseph, Samantha Hamilton, and Melody Marshall for day two of the Global Heritage Festival tomorrow.
THE DOLL: I'm going in for physical therapy on my ankle tomorrow, so sadly I won't be there.
MINX: Thank the lord.
DYNAMITE: That'll be a real spectacle to see for sure! Hey, hey, here comes Mr. Roerich!
Mr. Roerich strides to the ring with no music playing, just a microphone in his hands and very seriously demeanor. He steps between the ropes and takes a mic from Lyoto Silva and steps toward the center of the squared circle.
MR. ROERICH: Tonight... has been a good night of wrestling entertainment, but it's also been a complete cluster-- pardon my language, but a complete clusterfuck of an evening backstage. The Dogs of War continue to push limits and overstep their boundaries and that has got to come to an end. As of right now, the rules are changing around here. We can't have competitors throwing other competitors through glass doors and making jokes about it. We cannot have our champion, the face of our promotion running around and doing as he pleases. Mark Storm you claim to be a God, but you're still beneath me you ungrateful son of a bitch!
The fans erupt with excitement and enthusiasm for Mr. Roerich as he starts to grow in confidence.
MR. ROERICH: You've done everything but tarnish that American Justice Championship and while defending it, you have used a strategy that has not been matched and your fifty plus day reign may continue by the end of this festival and it may end, only time can tell, but one thing that is for certain, if you DO happen to defeat Chris Crippler you better be ready to fight twice as hard to keep that championship belt. As of right now, you are fined $35,000, Tony Savage is fines $40,000, and you will be taking a pay cut... AND YOU WILL defend that championship as often as I deem necessary! Hell, if you can beat Chris Crippler you can expect to defend that championship on March 9th at Global Sabotage!
And with so many changes being made right now, I am going to make it known right now, that the American Justice Championship match will be one for the history books. A Marquees of Queensbury Rules Match. Five, five minute rounds, no turnbuckle moves or use of the ring ropes, just full on, grappling, submissions, and pinfalls. There will be three judges, Ace Puerto Rico... Gail McKenna.... and Special Guest Referee Griffin Hawkins will place in a ballad at the end of each round with 10 being the highest score possible to receive. Of course, if someone submits or happens to pick up a pinfall then the judging is obviously not going to be needed, but I do expect to see a winner come out of this, no matter what. With that said, folks have a good night and we are giving out free gift bags at all exits, feel free to take one.
And with so many changes being made right now, I am going to make it known right now, that the American Justice Championship match will be one for the history books. A Marquees of Queensbury Rules Match. Five, five minute rounds, no turnbuckle moves or use of the ring ropes, just full on, grappling, submissions, and pinfalls. There will be three judges, Ace Puerto Rico... Gail McKenna.... and Special Guest Referee Griffin Hawkins will place in a ballad at the end of each round with 10 being the highest score possible to receive. Of course, if someone submits or happens to pick up a pinfall then the judging is obviously not going to be needed, but I do expect to see a winner come out of this, no matter what. With that said, folks have a good night and we are giving out free gift bags at all exits, feel free to take one.
DYNAMITE: That is one hell of a match ladies.
THE DOLL: It most certainly is.
Mr. Roerich drops the microphone as the fans begin heading toward the exits.
MINX: What an epic first night of action in the Global Heritage Festival! Tomorrow we will see the semi-finals round.
FADE TO BLACK.
The vicious right hook for Tony Savage. He nearly knocked her tooth out!
