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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:50:15 GMT -5
Match 10: ACW World Championship Jay Zero vs. Jake Steele (Credit: AK) The fans are by now thoroughly pumped up for a contest of truly epic proportions. Philip Jones is in the ring, mic in hand, and as the highlights package concludes, he brings the arena to order.Philip: Ladies and Gentlemen, we have reached tonight’s main event – this match is set for one fall with no time limit, and it is for the ACW World Championship! The venerable belt gets a pop from the fans.Philip: Introducing first, the challenger... from Brooklyn, New York, at 6’1 and 234lbs, he is the One Man Revolution.... JAKE STEELE! ALLOW ME TO REINTRODUCE MYSELF!
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I'M A HUSTLER’S HUSTLER A GANGSTER’S GANGSTER I'M A RAPPER’S RAPPER YOUR FAVORITE, AIN'T I?[/center][/b][/i] "Ain't I" by Jay-Z hits the speakers, and the crowd rises as one, already cheering before the distinct form of Steele becomes visible on the stage. Steele stands and takes in the view before him, and as he does so, he is joined from the back by XS3.
Steele maintains his characteristic strut as he makes his way to the ring; however, it is clear that he is totally focused and he gives only slight nods to right and left before climbing up and through the ropes. XS3 moves around to one side near Philip’s chair, keeping his own eyes open for any pre-match shenanigans.
Once Steele is in position, there is a slight pause, and then “Crack a Bottle” starts up, accompanied by a swathe of blue lighting across the whole arena.Philip: And his opponent, from Portland, Maine, at 5’11 and 209lbs.... he is the current ACW World Champion, JAY ZERO! Ladies and Gentlemen! The Moment You’ve All Been Waiting For!The fans waste no time in showing Zero what they think of him; but as Zero walks out into the glare of the spotlights, even the most critical have to recognise that the Champion cuts an imposing and intimidating figure. Zero is not the biggest man in the federation by a long chalk; but he carries himself as if he were ten feet tall, striding out firmly and purposefully. He carries the belt on one shoulder as if he was born with it there, and both Jake Steele and the crowd understand that it will take a monumental struggle to wrest it from him.Fast Eddie Edison: Here comes the champ, Max, but it looks like he’s alone. Where’s that lump Thunder Train when the Commissioner needs him? Maxwell McNally: After that massive attack by Randy Kanyon, Train is probably on his way to a medical facility, or at the very least being treated here. It looks like Zero is facing a handicap of sorts... Zero reaches the ring and climbs in as Philip makes his exit. The crowd gets noisy, and Steele and Zero get within a couple of feet of one another, the air already seething with bad feeling. In this corrosive atmosphere, the firmest of hands will be required to steer the match, and fortunately just such a person is present in the form of head referee Raymond Allen Fleming. Wearing his customary “bulldog chewing a wasp” expression, RAF makes his last pre-match checks and then mentally braces himself before calling for the bell.Bell Rings.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:55:00 GMT -5
Zero and Steele come off their marks at precisely the same moment, eager to get their hands on one another. Zero’s punch hits first with a double-whammy of power and intent; but Steele’s follows up a split second later and truly lives up to Jake’s moniker, delivering a metal-hard blow to the Champ. The strength of these first strikes causes both men to fall back half a pace or so, their eyes meet, and then it’s on, good and proper – wrestling goes out the window temporarily as the pair brawl fist to fist, relieving themselves of a little of their considerable anger. It’s Steele who scores a telling blow first, and Zero staggers backward; Steele lunges forward, grabs his opponent and performs a fierce bodyslam to lead into the first pin attempt of the night. But as soon as Steele drops into the cover, Jay rakes his foe’s eyes and turns it over so that the first actual count is his. 1....2-
Edison: Only a two, but Zero created that from less than nothing...
McNally: Zero didn’t survive this long in ACW without learning how to turn almost any situation to his advantage, Eddie. Steele has to get up to speed on that lesson fast if he wants that belt.
Both men are up quickly, and Zero seeks to maintain momentum, using a succession of very quick moves to disorientate Steele. A hiptoss is followed by a couple of stomps, and as soon as Steele can recover, Zero sends him back to the mat with a snap suplex. Steele rolls over sideways to reach the ropes and uses these to rise quickly; Zero nips up and rushes forward, but is met by Steele’s elbow to his sternum, and the crowd winces in sympathy as Steele knocks Zero back. Being both taller and heavier, Steele makes this advantage count, laying down a few punches and then topping them off with a shuffle side kick. The crowd cheers, and Steele whips Zero hard into the nearest corner, following him in and continuing to make life painful for his opponent with a series of middle kicks.
McNally: Steele’s keeping it simple for now; these two men are still struggling to establish control over this match – hang on, this looks interesting...
The two men appear to be tied up in the corner, Zero grappling with Steele; Steele is physically stronger, but Zero is able to use the power in his legs to push against the steel ring post, and without warning he kicks off from the post, swinging both feet forward and nailing Steele in the gut. The force splits the two men; Zero falls back against the post, taking a slight impact himself, while Steele pitches over backwards in obvious pain. The fans yell as Zero quickly ascends the turnbuckle, and cameras flash all over the place as he executes a perfect moonsault, not as complex as the Zero Gravity but with the considerable benefit of speed. The impact shakes the ring, and Zero pins, 1...2..-
Edison: Steele kicks out just after the two count! Boy, does he not look happy!
McNally: It’s skill like that which reminds us all how Zero came to be champion in the first place. But Steele must be tough as all hell to be able to stand again after such a blow.
Steele seems to favour his right arm a little as he recovers to his feet. On the outside, XS3 paces and calls to Jake to stay calm. Zero smirks, and taunts Steele, trying to goad him into a rash action; incensed, Steele lunges forward and catches Zero by the arm, whipping him at close range into the ropes. Zero rebounds, leaps, and Steele finds himself on the wrong end of a multiple rotation satellite headscissors; Zero finishes it with an armdrag, but after whirling around in the air he loses his own sense of direction and drags Steele so that he bounces up on the release into the ropes. Steele rebounds and, like Zero, turns this to his advantage; he catches Zero unawares with a La Mistica, which he quickly transitions into a Crippler Crossface to complete his 338.
Edison: Uh oh! Zero’s in trouble now!
McNally: Steele usually uses this to try and end a match, so it had the element of surprise here. Zero’s unlikely to tap out, but this could cost him dearly nonetheless.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:55:20 GMT -5
Zero digs his fingernails into the mat as Steele cranks up the pressure, seeking to induce as much fatigue as possible into his opponent. The crowd clearly enjoys seeing the former self-titled Commissioner brought low – but if anything those who jeer only give Zero the will he needs to defy them. He grasps Steele’s forearm, and after a minute or so manages to loosen his foe’s grip just enough to get free. The pair separate and Zero jumps to his feet, eyes aflame from his wounded pride. He launches a high and extremely strong kick in Steele’s direction, clouting him in the side of the head; Steele stumbles, and Zero uses the ropes to speed up into a running tackle. The momentum takes them not only into the opposite set of ropes, but right through and to the outside, directly in front of the commentators’ tables.
Ever the inventor, Zero claws his way to his feet, glares at the somewhat surprised announce team, and then grabs a plastic bottle of water from the table, hurling it with intent at Steele.
Edison: Hey! That cost me a buck fifty, pal!
Steele ducks, and it sails onward and smacks into XS3 instead; the impact isn’t enough to do any damage, but it makes Zero smirk regardless and he flips off both Steele and his associate, to the chagrin of both. XS3 raises himself to his full height, and makes directly for Zero; Steele looks alarmed at this and tries to tell XS3 to back off, but XS3 shoves him aside. For Zero, this is a golden opportunity; he continues to call XS3 every name under the sun, and RAF shouts a warning from the ring which seemingly falls on deaf ears.
McNally: What’s got into XS3? He’s about five seconds away from costing Steele this match!
The crowd gets noisy as XS3 gets in range, and then lowers his stance and speeds up, going for the Shadow Step. Zero readies for it – but at the last second, XS3 aborts the move, and instead of spearing Zero, he drops and slides past him. Zero twists around to follow his movement before he realises what he’s doing – and he presents a perfect target to Steele, who has had all the time in the world to pick his position and his moment.
Edison: OH MYYYY!!
The Big Boot from Steele possesses incredible force, and Zero flies back a clear five feet or so before sliding backward into the barrier. RAF has been deliberately making a slow 10 count during all this, but even so he calls the 8, and XS3 and Steele combine their efforts, bundling Zero back into the ring. Steele doesn’t waste a second, and pins, the gold on the timekeeper’s desk practically calling to him...
1...
2...
Zero kicks out with real authority, and the crowd reacts loudly; Steele curses under his breath, strikes Zero around the head and pins him again. This barely gets a one, however, and Zero pushes Steele back, rolling back to his feet.
Edison: Zero had to find something extra to get out of that...
McNally: Yes, and whether you like or loathe him, that’s the mark of a real champion.
Steele gets up; he evidently had hoped to seal things there and then, but impatience will win him nothing, and he refuses to dwell on things past. Instead, he engages with Zero once again, refusing to give his foe any additional opportunity to recover. Fists and kicks are thrown, the defensive abilities of both men now being tested as they each seek the opening they need whilst denying their opponent that very same chance.
The balance of the match tilts first one way, then another. Zero doubles Steele over with a kick to the gut, and then lets rip with three jabs and a further kick; but Steele recognises the prelude to the Head Butt, and sidesteps before Zero can get hold of him. Steele then tries to capitalise with his Whirlwind Kick (Spin Back Kick), only for Zero to dodge it by the narrowest of margins. A couple more near-misses later, and Zero finally penetrates Steele’s armour, getting behind Steele and using the ropes to launch himself into the Plague (Inverted Frankensteiner). Kayfabe momentarily gets put aside as the crowd responds to the beauty of the move; Zero pins for a two count, before rising back to his feet. Steele is down, but far from out, and as Zero gets close, Steele brushes aside his forearm blow and breaks out his awesome 180-degree Broken Legacy (Customised Swinging Neckbreaker). The crowd relishes this exchange of the highest calibre, and the sound in the arena is building to truly epic proportions. So much so, in fact, that it masks the reaction of those along the main walkway to the person who is suddenly seen making their way toward the ring.
McNally: Wait a minute – that’s Thunder Train!
Edison: Jeez, look at the guy, he looks like he just came from a warzone.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:55:59 GMT -5
Indeed it is Train, his body clearly bearing the marks of RDK’s savage assault earlier. He is even slower than normal and still evidently in some pain, but he manages to reach ringside, and takes up a position on the opposite side to XS3. XS3 watches the new arrival with a dark expression; Train seemingly does not react, and Zero too takes only the shortest of glances. But Train’s presence appears to increase Zero’s confidence, and he lures Steele extremely close to him, ducking a massive blow at point blank range near the ropes and then hopping to the second to negate Steele’s height advantage. Steele loses sight of Zero momentarily, and this allows Zero to lean out and hook Steele up into the Blinded Faith (Cobra Clutch).
McNally: Aha, I think Zero’s giving Steele some payback for that 338 earlier... yow, that looks like it hurts!
Zero jumps from the second rope and the height plus his weight enable him to increase the pressure on Steele multi-fold. Steele grimaces, and can feel the energy being leached from his upper body; Zero is clearly enjoying the pain he is causing, and the crowd boos, which gives him further pleasure. On the outside, XS3 and Train urge their respective partners on; Steele pools his energy and finally extracts himself, but the lactic acid in his muscles continues to burn. Looking fatigued for the first time in the match, he falls back toward the ropes; Zero stalks him, and Steele’s defensive forearm lacks much of its usual bite. Encouraged, Zero starts to pound on Steele, who tries to defend – but just when it looks like the walls will crumble, Steele springs his trap and slips behind Zero, unleashing his Whirlwind Kick with all the force he can summon. This time it connects, and Zero is pitched right over the top rope to the outside, much to the approval of the fans.
Edison: That’s what you call a fall from grace!
Zero lands awkwardly on the outside, close to the announce tables. From opposite sides, Train and XS3 appear; Steele quickly slides out of the ring and he and Zero continue to brawl. Sensing an opportunity, Zero tries to push the fight close to Train’s position; Train flexes his muscles, and things threaten to deteriorate into a four-man scrap. But XS3 avoids the fight between Steele and Zero, cutting across the ring to get behind Train, and the crowd whoops as XS3 jumps over the ropes and knocks Train down, leaving both men on the canvas. While this is happening, Steele takes the upper hand with Zero, and rattles his brain inside his skull by whipping him right into the steel ring post; Zero is totally dazed as Steele grabs him and dumps him right on the announce table.
McNally: Oh, for heavens’ sake...didn’t your mothers ever tell you about respecting others’ personal space?!
McNally and Edison quickly move as far back from the table as they can; Steele is climbing on to a second table alongside the first which is holding various camera equipment and other such items. Unaware of where he is, Zero struggles to stand, and as he does so, Steele leaps from one table to the other and goes for the RIGHT IN YO FACE!-
-But Zero bails out, blindly diving aside; Steele comes a cropper and ends up flat on his arse on the table. As for Zero, he performs a misguided takedown on a very surprised Maxwell McNally, sending notes flying all over the place as the pair of them end up sprawled under the desk.
Edison: Holy Crap! Max! Max, are you ok?
The crowd almost spills over from the seating as about two hundred people attempt to crowd into approximately six square feet of space and get a picture of the chaos at ringside. Zero somehow disentangles himself, clambers on the announce table, and with a bloody-minded look he lifts Steele up and takes a running jump to the equipment table. The fans go absolutely mental as Zero nails the Zero Darkness on to the table, which collapses along with both men on top of it. From the ring, RAF surveys the destruction, and looks at Edison, who just stands there open-mouthed.
Edison: .......Folks, I really don’t know what to say. This match could well be over, there are guys down everywhere.... Oh, sweet lord-
Edison is cut off by the sight of McNally slowly finding his feet, holding his head but otherwise looking ok.
McNally: Ooff... they really don’t pay me enough for this...
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:56:58 GMT -5
The crowd behind the announce desk spontaneously break into applause at the veteran announcer’s recovery. Meanwhile, Zero and Steele are also coming around; Train and XS3 come to the rescue, helping their partners up and back toward the ring. They instinctively know that neither man wants the match to end on a technicality, and RAF waits for both men to be assisted back into the ring before making a check on each of them.
Edison: It looks like RAF’s going to let this continue.
McNally: Yes, but that whole episode will have taken a lot out of both men. Neither of them is likely to be able to cope with an extended end-game... this is crunch time.
The fans are by now almost as exhausted as the men in the ring before them; but they raise their acclaim to yet greater heights, and both Zero and Steele gesture toward one another, making their intentions crystal clear. They launch themselves at one another, and rain down strikes like a storm; their movements are wilder than previously, and when Steele overcooks a swinging punch, Zero lifts him up and hits a very fast version of the Zero Darkness in an attempt to end the match quickly.
1...
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Thr- NO!
Edison: Steele just barely kicks out! But he’s still hanging in there!
Zero thumps the mat in rage, jumps up, and kicks Steele in the ribs in absolute anger. Steele is livid, and explodes forward with a clothesline which knocks Zero down; Zero struggles to try and rise, but Steele is ready for him, and hits the full 360 degree version of the Broken Legacy.
McNally: HUGE impact!.... but no pin, what is Steele up to?
Edison: He’s going high, Max, and I think I know why!
Steele is climbing the turnbuckle, and as he gets to the top, he lines Zero up... and takes flight into the Exploding Glory (SSP). The reaction from the crowd is one of total awe.
McNally: This could be it, a new champion only seconds- NO!
Edison: NOBODY HOME, AND THIS COULD BE ALL OVER!!
Somehow, Jay Zero manages to roll out of the way a fraction of a second before Jake Steele hits. The fans’ cry of jubilation becomes one of shock; Zero has a clear chance to pin, but every part of his body aches, and both men lie on the mat for several seconds. RAF begins a 10-count.
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Agonisingly, Steele rolls over and tries to stand; his legs aren’t co-operating fully.
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Zero’s previous dizziness comes back with a vengeance. He pulls himself to his knees, but can get no further.
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8...
Steele finally gets up, and just looks at Zero. His expression glazes for a moment, and then his expression becomes unsettling to say the least. He backs up to the corner, and lines himself up with the kneeling Zero.
Edison: I don’t like this, Max. Steele doesn’t look at all right in the head...
McNally: I agree, Eddie. If Zero doesn’t snap out of that dreamland he’s in, he may never wake up...
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:57:38 GMT -5
With Zero directly in his sights, Steele rushes forward, going for his most devastating move – the punting RIGHT IN YO FACE. The fans gasp as Steele closes in – and at the very last possible moment, Zero reacts and rolls backward, coming to his feet as Steele misses him. Both XS3 and Train roar at their partners; Steels spins on a knife-point, but Zero is even faster, and connects with a blazing Zero Chance (leaping Diamond Cutter)!
McNally: GOOD LORD!
Edison: DAAAAAAANNNNGEROUS! It’s over! IT-IS-OVER!!
Except it isn’t, not quite yet. Steele is indeed laid out on the mat, but Zero is also down, and it takes him several seconds to rally and turn over and around into a position to make a cover. Only with a supreme effort is he able to drape an arm over Steele, and RAF drops to make the count. 1..
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3!
Edison: ZERO RETAINS! ZERO-
McNally: Wait, no! RAF’s rescinding the count!
The fans are confused, the announcers are confused, and no one is more confused than Jay Zero. He stares at RAF, who is shaking his head and pointing to the apron; Steele’s foot is on the bottom rope.
Zero looks at Steele; he’s definitely still out of it. Zero smashes his fist into the mat, and immediately looks for XS3, but he can’t see him, and realises that this is because he’s on the other side of the ring – too far away to have had any part in things. Zero looks again where RAF is pointing, and slowly, a look of disbelief spreads across his features as he sees the culprit in plain sight. He rises, shaking with all-consuming rage, and takes one, two three paces toward the ropes. Steele, meanwhile, looks to be concussed, and RAF kneels down, examining him closely and therefore oblivious to what happens next.
Thunder Train silently watches Zero approach. He is totally calm... just as he was when he cost Zero the pin. Zero is about to let rip with enough swearwords to earn the fed a ban from the airwaves for a good few months – but before a single word leaves his mouth, Train grasps the rope, steps up, and casts a handful of a fine white powder into Zero’s eyes!
McNally: What the... am I seeing things?! How hard did Zero hit me back there?!
Edison: It ain’t just you Max, Train’s got us all punch-drunk here!
Totally blinded, Zero stumbles backward, just as Steele is reaching a vertical position. Neither he nor RAF have any idea of what’s happened; all Steele knows is that Zero has taken him to the very edge of his endurance. He has just one shot left to dethrone the champ...
Still reeling from what’s gone on, the crowd is almost unable to process the sheer power and emotion as Steele thunders across the ring, and finally nails the RIGHT IN YO FACE to the blinded Zero. Zero is unable to defend and takes it at full force; both men crash to the mat, and on pure instinct Steele makes the pin. RAF slides in, and makes the count:
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3!
Philip: Ladies and Gentlemen, here is your winner... and NEW ACW World Champion, JAKE STEELE!!
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:58:24 GMT -5
The road of the crowd is enormous, but is almost overpowered by XS3’s yell of delight and triumph. Zero isn’t immediately able to comprehend what’s going on, and he is still trying to clear his vision as Steele groggily struggles up. XS3 slides into the ring, and supports Steele as RAF brings the World Title to him. Only when he feels the cool metal against his burning skin does Steele finally accept that he’s achieved the dream, and he holds the belt aloft, exhausted but elated, and vindicated. On the outside, Thunder Train applauds, and with a conspiratorial wink, Steele reveals that the match was indeed a handicapped one for Zero, in a way more devastating than he could possibly have realised.
Still on their feet, roaring in absolute shock and delight, the entire ACW arena cannot believe what they've witnessed. It was so out of right field. Thunder Train just cost Jay Zero his Championship title - and we have a new champion. As a completely shell shocked Jay Zero looks into the ring with his jaw dropped nearly to the floor, he's incredibly irate. Just having wiped that last bit of powder that blocked his vision, he's still seeing a few things sort of blurry- but the picture is clear enough: He was set up. All he worked for. All he sacrificed - gone within the blink of an eye, or for Zero's case, within the blinding of his eyes. With his hands on the top of his forehead, looking in at XS3, Jake Steele, and Thunder Train, Zero cannot help but feel completely devastated. With RAF exiting the ring, he makes the horrible mistake of getting anywhere near Jay, who launches out, grabbing a tight grip around the collar of his officiating shirt. He pulls him forward, screaming with a furious rage.
Zero: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! YOU SEE THIS SHIT ON ME? I WAS BLINDED! THOSE MEN CHEATED! I WANT YOU TO GO BACK IN THERE AND REVERSE THAT DAMN DECISION! GO AND DISQUALIFY THAT MAN! GO! NOW! DO IT! I WANT MY TITLE! NOOOW!
RAF puts his arms up, not looking to upset the unstable Jay Zero any more. He shakes his head, implying "no" which only makes him even angrier.
RAF: I'm sorry Jay - the decision is final! Jake Steele is champion!
His jaw trembling, Zero cannot contain himself - he's ready to blow. He grits his teeth together and lets out a deafening scream as he whips his body around, tossing RAF, causing him to stumble and lose his footing just before crashing into the security barricade. Zero buries his head in his hands, completely taken over at the situation. Backing up the rampway, Zero looks into the ring once again to see Thunder Train laughing his big, jolly heart out as he raises the hand of Jake Steele, the newest ACW Champion. His body is literally shaking at this point and he can no longer stand to be out here to witness this horrible mark of ACW history. Zero takes one last look at Steele, his face scrunched up more than we've ever seen before - and he turns around.
...Whoa!
Zero: ..What the--
Suddenly before him stands a giant chunk of the ACW Roster blocking his exit. Zero looks back and forth, eyeing them all. Nearly the entire active roster is on the stage now, glaring at Jay Zero, also rather happy over how this night has ended - however, Zero doesn't find this amusing. Trying to resort to the days as Commissioner, he tries to lay down an order.
Zero: Get the hell out of my way. Now. ALL OF YOU! GET THE HELL OUT! MOVE!
But they don't budge. Standing still, they aren't allowing Jay Zero the satisfaction of listening to him.
Maxwell McNally[/b]: What's going here? Nearly the entire ACW roster is out of the stage now, and they aren't letting Zero pass!
'Fast' Eddie Edison: Heh, look Maxy! Zero pissed off a few two many guys as Commissioner! The ACW Union is out here!
As it seems quite clear that Jay Zero is not making his point clear, he tries once again to try and part the "sea" of superstars.
Zero: ...Get - the HELL out of my way! RIGHT. NOW! MOVE!
They continue to look at him - and slowly, a few move, creating an opening. Jake Steele's music begins to somewhat cut out at this point as the opening becomes larger for Jay Zero to make his exit through - however, somebody has something else in store. They weren't listening to Zero's commands, they were just making room. From the other side of the mob stands the Chairman, Gingerdude with a microphone in his hand and a big smile on his face. With the music gone, all that we are left with now is the sounds of the arena. As Zero stands before the large group of wrestlers and now the Chairman, his expression doesn't change one bit. He's irate.
Chairman Gingerdude: Mr. Jay Zero! I'm terribly, terribly sorry over your loss here tonight! Trust me, this has just hit all of the ACW and--
Zero: Oh cut the damn bullshit you worthless scrote! You're just like the rest! You're just like THEM! You couldn't be any happier right now, so cut the charades and stop with that fake-fucking-act of yours! I'm NOT in the damn mood, so get the hell out of my way!
As Zero tries walking forward, one of the workers puts his hand on Jay, holding him back, but Zero flips, swatting his arm away in total disgust as Ginger stops him.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:59:06 GMT -5
Chairman Gingerdude: Whoa, whoa - hold on just a second there Jay! You're not done here yet. You want me to stop acting all sympathetic? Then fine! Consider it done! Jay Zero, I honestly am happy that things have worked out in this situation, because right now could not have possibly happened unless you were to lose that Championship title! This right here - you and me! This one on one little confrontation wouldn't be possible!
Breathing heavily, Zero tries to contain himself.
Chairman Gingerdude: Jay, since the day you walked into my company you have always given me attitude. You thought you were the best back then, and you still do. Back then you were causin' trouble with Thunderkiss and XS3, and still to this day you're making my life just that much more complicated and you're making these hairs on my head just a tiny bit lighter shade of gray! You've been a hassle - a high maintenance, cocky, whiny little bugger and you've never stopped complaining until you got what you want! For months upon months, I had to listen to you saying how badly you wanted your World Title match. But what was I supposed to do? Tell you to give up and get out of my office? Of course not - because while OCW was reigning strong, I needed your help. Sure I never thought that you would ultimately be the one to "save' my company back at Hello Goodbye. And sure, I never did think you'd manage to defeat BK London, but what the hell did I care at that point? You won Emperor of the Ring, so that was your own decision - but what wasn't your decision was to take over my company in my absence. You became a greedy, selfish man ever since you won that ACW Heavyweight title and you even had the nerve to call yourself the "Commissioner" of ACW. -- Mr. Zero, I am glad that championship is off of your shoulders now, because it makes this a whole lot easier now. Jay Zero, for your actions as the self-named Commissioner, you are being held completely responsible for all misfortunes that occurred. For firing my own employees, abusing power that was not even yours to begin with, injuring my Junior Executive, and jeopardizing the entire stability of Alpha Championship Wrestling - as of this moment on, you are officially suspended from ACW, indefinitely!
The arena is hesitant at first, not exactly sure if they heard him right. But when they do - the amount of cheering is incredible. One person that simply can't believe what he's hearing though is of course, Jay Zero. With his eyes opening wide and a nasty snarl still on his face. His hands shake with complete rage and a vein in his neck begins to pop out as these news just send him over the edge.
Chairman Gingerdude: Mr. Zero - please gather your things in a timely matter, and then please: Get the bloody hell out of my arena!
As Ginger smiles, the crowd continues to cheer louder, beginning to chant.
NA, NA, NAA, NAA!
NA, NA, NAA, NAA!
HEY HEY HEY!
GOOODBYEEE!
It looks as if Ginger has got the final laugh - completing putting one over on Zero. There's nothing he can do and there's nothing he can say at this point. He's done. He's no longer the champion - and no longer an active superstar on the ACW roster. He's been suspended. Furious, Zero slowly walks past the crowd of wrestlers with two clenches fists. As he passes Ginger, he stops and glares right into his eyes, slightly ramming his shoulder into him as he starts walking again. Walking backstage, the irate Jay Zero looks to walk out...
As the crowd continues to cheer, the celebration in the ring once again commences with a joyous Jake Steele and his newly reformed group, or so it seems along with his new Championship title. But for now, we cut away to the backstage area to follow Jay Zero, the now former ACW Champion as he makes his departure from the arena.
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Post by Alicia "Atomic" Kitsune on Feb 28, 2009 16:59:43 GMT -5
Closing Segment: The Real Zero Darkness (Credit: Zero) Zero: God damn mother--- .... GAAHH! Reaching out and grabbing anything that he could, Zero pulls away at a table, causing some glass materials to fall off and shatter down on the hard concrete floor. He flips the table over while thrusting it away, continuing on his march afterwards. There is no way that this is happening - what did he do to deserve this? You heard Ginger: Jay Zero saved ACW! There's no justice in this! As Zero heavily stomps his feet down the hall, we suddenly see Ginger catching up to him from behind, looking to say something.Chairman Gingerdude: Oh Jay, before you go -- Zero stops on a dime. Spinning around, he glares at Ginger, ready to attack.Chairman Gingerdude: Don't try and put the blame on-- Zero: ...You shut... you -DAMN- mouth right now! Ginger looks at him as if he's willing to respond, but Zero doesn't even allow him the chance.Zero: I don't want to hear another filthy word come out of that mouth of yours. You listen to me now Ginger, and you better listen good! I don't know just who the hell you think you are, but I do know something - you're abusing your power. There is no right to suspend me, - I DID NOTHING TO HARM ACW! I DID EVERYTHING THAT WAS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR THIS GOD DAMNED COMPANY AND LOOK WHERE IT'S FUCKING GOTTEN ME! THIS ISN'T RIGHT GINGER! THIS ISN'T RIGHT! YOU SCREWED ME OVER - THUNDER TRAIN SCREWED ME OVER - ACW JUST RUINED ME! Ginger slightly steps back a bit, now realizing that Zero once used to have some crazed anger issues. But Zero takes a deep breath, calming himself.Zero: ... You realize what's happened here? Hm? Of course you don't - because you're an old, miserable bastard! You couldn't stand the fact that when Big Z was callin' the shots, ACW was pulling in the big time ratings! You can't stand the fact that I'm a bigger success! You can't punish me for running this place better than you did! Chairman Gingerdude: That's enou-- Zero: I'M NOT DONE! ...You saw what happened out there. Everybody did, g'dammit! This was the biggest damn screwjob of them all, Ging! You saw what Train did and I'm sure that RAF did as well! I won that match! I pinned Jake Steele, one-two-three! That title is still mine - I am STILL the champion, Ginger! But no! No! You all didn't care what happened, because YOU all are selfish pigs! You don't care what happens to your employees! You don't care that I fired anybody, no! What you gave a shit about was the fact that Jay Zero was making things interesting! And now look what you've done... Now, just take a good long look Ginger. You didn't just screw me tonight, you've screwed yourself! I've been telling the damn truth all along - I never had ANYTHING to do with Craig Lewis' attack! Suddenly, Zero is getting somewhere that interests Ginger.Zero: I don't even care anymore - I really don't. You really want to know what happened, Gingy boooy? YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW CRAIG LEWIS GOT PUT IN THE HOSPITAL?! WELL I'LL TELL YA!
THUNDER TRAIN! Ginger's eyes open wide.Zero: That's right! Thunder Train! He did the entire damn thing! He went in there, and he straight fucked him up! But me? No - I didn't have a part of it. No, not at all. See, it was Jake Steele's idea. It was his plan from the start. He planned the entire attack, meanwhile both XS3 and I had nothing to do with it! All that was EVER said to me was "You know, soon enough - we really will run this show!" They never told me what was happening! I was just as shocked as you were when you found out! But unlike you, I saw Craig. I saw what the man looked like. While you're off sippin' drinks and not giving a rats ass about your own investment, I was walking into your office, finding a grown man literally torn to shreds by a massive, living beast! But all this time, I knew what had happened - once they pushed me towards the Commissioner spot, I knew what had to be done to salvage what was left of any dignity that the authority figure in ACW had!
Ginger, this whole time, even when Steele was accusing me of being the attacker, I couldn't do anything but simply say it wasn't me. Why? Because I knew the truth, and Steele knew the truth - I was trying to protect Thunder Train. I couldn't let him be the man to get nabbed and I sure as hell couldn't throw his fat-ass underneath the bus! But all that protection, where has it found me? Huh?! IT'S FOUND ME STANDING BEFORE YOU WITH NO CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, A SHITLOAD OF ENEMIES, AND NOW I'M ON MY WAY OUT TO A SUSPENSION WHILE HE AND TWO OTHER GUYS JUST SUCCESSFULLY TRICKED THE SUCKERS LIKE YOU INTO BUYING INTO THE LIES AND COSTING ME MY RIGHTFUL CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD!
Ginger! Look! I didn't ban Jake Steele because I could! That's not why at all. You all just assumed I was some power hungry animal, but really, I'm just thinking what's best! I banned Jake Steele from ACW, because if that little punk could deviate a plan to pretty much DESTROY the Junior Executive - then, what exactly was he planning to do to me? What was he planning to do to the last remaining authority figure left in your company?! Ginger, I did what I did because I had to, not because I wanted to. You all are just too dense to see that. Now look -- look at what's been done. The rightful men from that assault are out in your ring right now celebrating a robbery, while I'm back here on the rage of rioting. Ginger, I can't even begin to express exactly how pissed off I am right now at this very moment, but you better fucking believe that this is going to be the day that ACW will NEVER forget!
Not because Jake Steele has won the World Title. No. Not at all - all that fluke will live to be is a transition champion, that's not what they'll remember. No, instead - forever, the people will look back upon this day, ...YOU will look back on this day, and go "What were we thinking?" Ginger, let this be remember as the day that the innocent bystander was punished for the actions of two immature sleazeballs. Let today be remember as the day where ACW royally fucked themselves over! LET TODAY BE REMEMBERED AS THE DAY THAT ACW BECAME PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE IN JAY ZERO'S EYES!
--BECAUSE SOONER OR LATER GINGER, YOU NEED TO LET ME BACK! YOU CAN'T KEEP ME OUT OF THIS ARENA FOREVER, AND WHEN I DO COME BACK, I SWEAR TO GOD IT WILL NOT BE PRETTY! I'VE FOUGHT TOO HARD AND TOO LONG TO BE SCREWED OUT OF MY HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE BY A MAN THAT HASN'T EARNED A DAMN THING IN HIS ENTIRE LIFE, YOU HEAR ME GINGER?! ARE YOU LISTENING? I PROMISE YOU THIS GINGER - I'LL BE BACK, AND YOU ALONG WITH THE REST OF THIS STAFF WILL REGRET THIS ENTIRE DECISION! JAY ZERO WILL NOT LET THIS GO, AND HE WILL NOT REST UNTIL THE PEOPLE COLLAPSE TO THEIR KNEES....
--Put their damn hands close to their hearts!
...And pray..
Because Ginger, I ain’t gonna be no nice guy no-more... Soon, I will make these people cry. I will make them whimper and I will make them beg! They don't know what punishment is like. They don't know what cruelty is yet! If anything has come from this, it's that Jay Zero has learned his lesson - but with that being said, it's now time for me to teach ACW one! Ginger - I swear to you with every fiber in my being, that soon - the people will pray for forgiveness, and they will beg for my mercy, - cause ACW doesn't know what they've gotten themselves into. You don't know what you've gotten yourself into. When you all drop before my humble feet and shed your tears of misery, begging for any source of remaining life - I'll just simply look you in the eyes and say...
You Should Have Loved Me. And at that moment is seems as if Jay Zero's eyes glazed over to a dark black shine. He may be gone for now - but who’s to say what will happen upon his return? Clearly, destruction and misery is what he has forewarned us of, yet after the weeks go by, surely Jay Zero's hunger for revenge will grow stronger and more vicious. RSX3 seems to be back, - and they hold the sole cause for Jay Zero's departure tonight. They hold the reason for a new World Champion, and if it weren't for them...
Craig Lewis would still be standing in charge to this day. Instead, it's RSX3 that stands tall. They've formed alliances and they've stabbed backs - but in the end, it's all worked out. They now hold the grandest prize of them all - and the biggest threat to taking it from them has just been sent out of the door. RSX3 seems to be standing clearly at the top -- ..for now.
But as all ACW Afficianados know, it’s a long climb to the top... but even further to fall. Greedy eyes are already on Jake Steele and his stablemates.
March is known for its Ides, and with them may come betrayal and downfall anew...
Fade to Black.
End Show.OOC: Post match credits on the main event go to Jay Zero.
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Post by Jonny Spade on Feb 28, 2009 19:22:53 GMT -5
Wow still no replies to this? Great show everybody. Congrats to Steele for finally winning the big one.
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Post by Jack Jefferson on Feb 28, 2009 19:25:23 GMT -5
Not had a chance to fully read the show but I have skimmed it. I've said it already to him but congratulations to Jake Steele on becoming World Champ.
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Post by Kim Jong CP on Feb 28, 2009 20:05:33 GMT -5
I also did my congratulations in the chat, but to those who weren't there this was a grand read. From Lee's work at the start, to Scott's story taking a new twist, then Macho turning heel and finally at the end the work of Mainer and Zero the segment's of this show were top notch. I also would like to re-convey to AK my thoughts on the spectacular main event. Having only heard via word of mouth about your talents, I can now appreciate them in a different way. To all who put effort into this show kudos, and thank you for helping me re-aqquire my love of fedding.
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Post by Thunderkiss on Feb 28, 2009 20:42:40 GMT -5
ACT ONE, COMPLETE! "from the ashes comes the phoenix." With his life broken into pieces and its future in question, the previous four months has breathed new life into the legend that is Thunderkiss. Just when it appeared it be over, FSX relit the fire in his heart. His new demeanor, while refreshing in comparison to the depression that had stained his life, quickly proved reckless as an unexpected visit to his former lovers house ended in a near fatality. With “daddy’s little gir”l fearing for her life, Gingerdude promptly lowered the ban hammer and sent Thunderkiss packing. As cunning as ever, Thunderkiss slipped back into ACW under the guise of Super Patriot, “American Made,” and quickly captured the A.C.W Entertainment Title for the second time. With another shiny belt on his shoulder and the Kiss Army longing for the return of their hero, the mask of American Made quickly became itchy and Thunderkiss wanted nothing more than to take it off. Sadly, so did his enemies. Upon returning to ACW, Thunderkiss found it a much different place than he left it. His old ally, Thunder Train, has aligned himself with a relatively new talent, Jake Steele in a group that had dubbed themselves the “New Road Steelers.” To make matters worse, TK’s long term rival, XS3, quickly joined the group as well. With the odds stacked against him it didn’t take long for Thunderkiss to face the wrath of the newly dubbed RXS3. He was soon unmasked in front of all, and with it, all hopes for a Thunderous comeback were crushed. Almost. Seeing TK’s fight as his own, friend and ally Fallen Souls joined the fray and quickly evened the odds. Dubbed “Double Penetration” the two friends took the fight to RXS3 and in particular, their tag team champions, XS3 & Thunder Train. During this time Thunderkiss finally took Chairman Gingerdude out of the equation by holding an entire PPV hostage with one zippo and a tractor trailer filled to the brim with gas. Seeing the potential for mass casualty, Gingerdude caved in and resigned Thunderkiss, only this time to a contract that has 500% non termination clauses written into it. After another fine chapter in the Irvine/Thunderkiss legacy and a pay per view draw with the “New Road Steelers,” Double Penetration finally achieved victory in the new year. This did not make Thunderkiss a double champion as he was stripped of his title by Chairman Gingerdude citing that Thunderkiss had gone over the limit of days one needs to defend the Entertainment Title. With Thunder Train and XS3 at his back, Thunderkiss next went to the head of RXS3, Jake Steele, or rather, Jake Steele went to him. Around this time legendary ACW Wrestler, “Macho Man” RDK, had made his triumphant return to Alpha Championship Wrestling. Wanting nothing more to revenge his loss at Omega Effect 3, Thunderkiss quickly challenged him and the rematch was set at ACW’s New Year’s event, Auld Lang Syne. The match was as classic as their first confrontation, up to the ending, that is. With a chip on his shoulder and a point to prove, Jake Steele entered the fray and downed both competitors, costing TK his chance for redemption. What transpired next was a massive cat and mouse game that saw knuckle sandwiches, chair shots, cake eating and electric chairs being dished out on a regular basis over the course of a month. After the dust settled, it was the now newly crowned World Champion Jake Steele walking out the victor, much to the chagrin of the Macho Man & TK. Before Thunderkiss had vanished from the ACW landscape, he was not quite “right of mind,” or perhaps I should say, “was of two.” Possessed by the demon Jashin for the second time in his life, his rage and body were at Jashin’s disposal. Totally out of control, Thunderkiss snapped his long time friend’s, Danny Mainer, arm in half. As time passed, Thunderkiss had totally forgotten about it, but not Mainer. Consumed by the temptation of revenge, Mainer had lurked in the shadows for so many months until he came out with a little coaxing by ACW’s head of creative, Richard Paris. Promising Gingerdude a complete eradication of Thunderkiss, Paris needed to make good on his promise and to do that, he needed some muscle. Mainer was the obvious man for the job, for not only Richard Paris, but also for Jashin. Upset over TK’s spurning of him for a second time, Jashin took control of Mainer’s body making him the ultimate anti-Thunderkiss weapon of all time, Electric Head. Paris’ plan quickly went into motion and Thunderkiss was forced into submission, unable to fight back Mainer’s advances. His body was broken and his soul quickly matched. With Jashin pulling the trigger, Mainer slit the throat of Thunderkiss and the game was over. But he was allowed to continue, all thanks to the efforts of Yuki Satoshi. His spirit now in purgatory, Thunderkiss was given a second chance at redemption. From afar, Heaven, Xio ‘Zel in particular, saw the ramifications of Jashin’s rampage and was coaxed into allowing TK to contain the problem by returning to him the power of the archangels, the power of Mr. 500%. Now back amongst the living, Thunderkiss, quickly went to work and discovered a rival in the chase, Echo. Sent from hell to reign Jashin in, Echo had the same objective as TK, and just like him, was told to eliminate anything that stood in the way of her and her target. While the two worked together, their alliance was very uneasy. For two weeks they tried to reign Jashin in and only met failure. Tired of their follies, Thunderkiss coaxed Mainer into agreeing to finish their rivalry once and for all as it started - as men. They would do battle at Bloody Valentine in the Abattoir, a demonic structure that has only one true purpose, to hurt people. The fight between Mainer and Thunderkiss was so strong, so powerful, in the end it was the Abattoir that would face defeat. It collapsed and the contest ended in a draw. Afterwords, Jashin’s wounded body spewed forth from Mainer and in it’s weak condition was no match for Mr. 500% & the now arrived Echo. In the end, Echo got the killing blow much to her delight and her boss’, Count Val’Kanis. Known long ago as .. Ridley. Now that his fray into realms a mortal was never intended to walk, his focus returns to the ring and more importantly, avenging his murdered girlfriend, Joytoy So ends the first chapter in TK’s triumphant return. What shall the next one bring? You’re guess is as good as mine, but there are somethingss for certain.... The foes are many
The challenges are many, twenty nine of them in fact.
He may go down
He may go up
Either way, he’ll go there swinging!
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Post by Thunderkiss on Feb 28, 2009 21:04:38 GMT -5
The surprises were as the amount of awesome promos, many.
First and foremost, congratulations to our new champion, Jake Steele. I am mega, mega proud of you. You hung in there and hung in there and now you get to finally, and most deservingly so, taste the sweet taste of ultimate victory. I know from talking to you that your ambitions match your talent. If this is the new golden age, it is only fitting you take the helm.
On another note, to Benny boy, when I didn’t see your name on the roster reshuffle I was saddened. Your time at the top may have been a bit short, but do know I will not forget it. Your story was very memorable and will not fade off to obscurity. Oh, and though you may not be active for the present time, I’ll see you on LIVE!
Alright, much of the show was awesome so if I didn’t mention something, please do not take offense! Macho turning heel, OoOoOoOoH YEAH! I loved Lee’s promos. FSX is giving it his all and it’s shows. Grimlock being the killer of Scott’s father was surprising and awesome. The Empire is the coolest concept and stable since the Entourage (sorry RXS3 *hides) and finally, be careful Steele, Dave Shadow will be the next “big thing.”
Finally, I would like to say some kind words to those folks I worked with this month. Mainer, it was a pleasure to work with you and when I finally get around to updating that profile of mine, I’m certain that your name will be near the top of my best feud and match lists. When we came up with this, the ideas were many and wild and I didn’t know if we could pulled it off in promo format. Not only did we do that, we knocked it out of the park. Just keep swinging for the fences, you have the power, my friend.
Alicia, thanks so much for your “gift.” I know that time tends not to favor e-fedders as the callings of real life take much of our focus. I miss your promos, your character and what you brought to ACW. When they do pop up, do know that I definitely read them. I am pleased and thankful that you did this for Mainer and I.
Speaking of thanks, thanks to Ridley. The coolness factor of this wouldn’t have been where it was thanks to his efforts. I knew from the moment Ridley said to me, “there is only so many ways you can say I’m going to pin your shoulders for three seconds” that we would hit it off. You were the last ACW veteran that I wanted to work with, Ridley, and I knew this had to happen when I read your awesome efforts with AK almost two years ago. I was impressed with your writing then and am doubly impressed with it now. Though its over, I still have a craving for more.
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Post by Dan White on Feb 28, 2009 21:10:52 GMT -5
THE WORLD TITLE CURSE LIVES ON!!!
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