Post by Mongo the Destroyer on Sept 2, 2017 9:01:25 GMT -5
Fade in. The arena is dark; all that can be heard is the fans cheering. Suddenly, the beginning of Way Away by Yellowcard slowly are heard in the PA, and the crowd goes crazy, knowing that The Rumble is going to start. The song gets hard, and at that instant pyros explode, and the fans are going crazy after each and every pyro. The XtremeTron reads in gold letters, every word flashing by. EVERY SUPERSTAR WILL ENTER, ONLY ONE WILL WALK IN TO NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS WITH THE XHF TITLE ON THE LINE!!! The lights turn on and the song continues to go on, as the camera pans to Ishnari and Carlos, who are ready for commentary.
Carlos: Hello everybody and welcome to The Rumble! One man is going to defeat every other man in The Rumble mat, and head into Night Of Champions, IN THE MAIN EVENT! Ishnari, other than yourself of course.
Ishnari: You saying I won't win it ALREADY? We're only two minutes in!
Carlos: But Ish, you were my pick to win!
Ishnari: Eat a sock and suck my cock.
Carlos: But...erm okay. Well, since the Rumble match only decides the challenger for the XHF title...THE XHF TITLE MATCH WILL REVEAL THE CHAMPION FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS!!! Who do you think has that match Mr. Ish?
Ishnari: That is what we all paid to find out. Well, I GET paid to find out, not like the losers sat at home.
Carlos: Yeah...YOU LOSERS. But um...buy the Reeshi t-shirt at XHF Shopzone, only for forty bucks!
Ishnari: I gotta say this is a huge crowd.
Carlos: 90,000 in attendance.
Ishnari: It'd be 40,000 if it was Tommy sat right here.
Carlos: Damn straight. Hey, I just realized this is the first time I've commentated a pay per view since Bonafide Homicide!
Ishnari: I wonder why!
Carlos: I told you after the event that I had to save little Mexican children in Mexico.
Ishnari: Pfft, anyone can save Mexican children in Mexico - you just try saving Mexican children from the Arctic Circle.
Carlos: ...Let's commentate the show.
All of the lights flicker out, as a voice is heard in the background. Static covers the Xtreme Tron, as fire starts shooting out, and red lights start flickering and flashing around the arena. A sinister laugh is heard, as the music begins to kick in. A ring of fire is on the left side of the stage, as a platform comes up and Gangrel is ahead of the other two members Jonathan Dark and Dagger. Dagger looks out at the fans taunting them a little bit, as Gangrel has a sinister smile across his face. Jonathan Dark starts laughing a little hysterically, but as the fire dies down Gangrel leads the team out, and with goblet cupped in his hands he walks down the middle of the ramp way. Dagger walks at the left, and Jonathan Dark at the right. They reach the steel steps as Dagger goes up first, and Jonathan Dark slides in the ring. Gangrel goes up on the steel steps, standing on the top step, as Dagger stands in the middle of the apron looking at the fans. Gangrel starts pouring some blood from the goblet into his mouth, as Jonathan Dark steps with one foot on the middle rope, and one foot on the turnbuckle. A bit of the blood starts coming out from the sides going down his face a bit, as he finally takes the goblet away and spits the mist of blood out at the fans as well. A few cheer's at this, as the smile again crosses his face, and he crosses his arms in an X form, and his tongue out covering his lower lip, and his fangs showing. His eyes are widened open as Dagger goes through the middle ropes standing inside the ring. Jonathan Dark starts to do some of his taunts. Gangrel goes up on the apron and steps through the middle ropes and goes to the opposite corner of Jonathan Dark and stands on the second turnbuckle, crossing his arms in an X again, doing exactly what he did over while on the steel steps. Dagger stands ready waiting for the bell to sound.
Carlos: And here is the New Brood...making their debut at XHF Rumble!
Ishnari: Let's see what these mofos can do.
The lights in the arena dim as a voice says "Nothings Hotter Than My Fire" Then the lights blink orange and Da Rude - Sandstorm plays as REM stands at the top of the ramp and walks down finishing the entrance like the rock.
Carlos: Why did REM agree to a Handicapped match? He doesn't win anything, so what's the point of fighting in it?
Ishnari: It fuels his rage, Carlos. His rage!
Carlos: And it also lessens his chances of winning The Rumble
Handicap Tag Match
Jonathon Dark and Gangrel "The Brood" vs. "REM" Red Ember Man
REM & Dark begin the match; they begin to circle the ring, sizing each other up from afar, and Dark charges. REM sidesteps the move and hits a drop toehold. Johnny gets up holding his face; you can tell REM has hit the spot with that one. REM pursues the challenger and lands a few swift punches to the head, Dark turns to face REM only to receive a kick to the mid-section. REM follows up with a big DDT. Dark lies on the ground, holding his forehead as REM is beginning to take control of the match it seems. REM drops a quick elbow on Dark & whips him to the corner, Dark is lifted to the top, and REM hooks in the superplex. However Dark breaks the hold & sends REM crashing to the mat. REM lies motionless. Dark mounts the top rope & goes for a frog splash, REM rolls, as it is now apparent he was playing dead. Dark hits his stomach and rolls around in pain, before scrambling on his hands and knees to tag Gangrel.
Ishnari: REM is looking good.
Carlos: Yeah, he's doing better than I thought he would in a handicap match.
Gangrel charges in and hits a MONSTROUS clothesline on the single opponent. REM falls to the ground in agony, after that colossal move. Jessica Mann stands on the outside looking very worried. She shouts encouragement to the Red Ember Man as Gangrel moves in & picks REM up. He gives a hard kick to the gut of REM and delivers a falling body slam. REM is driven to the mat by the intense slam by Gangrel. Gangrel laughs evilly as the crowd boos The Brood, who has now taken control of the match. Gangrel whips REM to the ropes and locks in a sleeper hold as REM comes back. REM is struggling against the effects, but he slowly begins to fade, dropping to one knee. REM slowly drops to a sitting position and appears to be stone cold out. Gangrel applies further pressure and licks his long fang-like teeth; he seems to smell the preverbal blood. The referee walks over to REM and lifts one hand for the count. It drops 1, the referee again drops REM's arm 2, he raises it again, but this time as he drops it a firm arm stands out, and the crowd begins to roar, as REM makes it to his feet delivering repeated elbows to his enemy. He tosses Gangrel to the ropes and delivers an intense dropkick. Both men are on their backs, REM looks totally exhausted but rolls over and goes for the cover on Gangrel. 1 2 KICKOUT!
Carlos: And REM almost got the win! This man is ready for The New Brood!
Ishnari: That dropkick looked good. I think if he worked on that he could get himself a match winner.
Gangrel & REM both make it to their feet, but Gangrel hops over to his corner & tag in the rejuvenated Jonathon Dark. REM charges Dark, hitting him with a resounding knee to the stomach. Dark falls to the ground, gasping for air as REM heads over to Dark. He picks up Dark & locks in a sleeper hold, and throws him to the ropes, and delivers THE EMBER'S FIRE!!!
Carlos: We could have a winner here!
REM covers Dark, 1-2-Gangrel breaks up the count! Gangrel lifts REM up and tosses him to the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but REM ducks. On the return Gangrel jumps up and twists around going for a crossbody, but REM was thinking of the same thing and the both collide! The ref turns back around to find both men out. 1 both men continue to lie lifeless. 2 nothing at all as both lie still, 3 both men begin to stir, 4 REM gains the upper hand and gets to a single knee. 5 and 6 give both men up to their feet. REM charges Dark, for a clothesline. Dark ducks the clothesline delivering a couple of quick blows to REM, and hits a kick to the shin, following up with a suplex, which leaves REM curling up into a ball, holding him back, arched in pain. Dark jumps on the advantage hitting in some cheap kicks to the ribs of REM. REM is keeled over in pain as Dark continues with elbows a knees on REM.
Ishnari: Now REM is starting to pay for his decision to be in this match.
Gangrel slides in and REM slowly staggers to his feet, both men of the brood hit REM with a ferocious double superkick, Gangrel slides out as the ref turns to make the count. Dark drops down for the pin. 1 2 3
Winners: The Brood
Carlos: REM might have lost, but he put on a hell of a fight tonight.
Ishnari: Hey, you never say I put up one hell of a fight when I lose. Oh wait - I DON'T.
Carlos: Yeah wellyeah.
The New Brood head backstage as REM gets up and follows.
A ringmaster stands on a stage. There, behind him, total chaos in a circus setting. Funky music can be heard, as midgets and animals playing around. A man swallows a sword down his throat. Another man blows huge flames into the air. A Big thunderous voice can be heard from the big man on the center stage... making an announcement...
"Step Right up... Step right up Everyone..
Wether you're good or bad... Happy or Sad...
Wether you are an emotional wreck...
or a Blissful Speck in this blackhole of an existence... we call life.
Step right up and witness something you will be soon to never forget...
Feast your eyes on the most ferocious fighter that has ever been created...
Built for you by the creator of life and death...
Built for you for you to fulfill the pleasures of pain and suffering...
Step right up... and take a look at the Future... Take a look at The Present...
Take a look.... at James Mueller..."
*White pyros shoot up from the stage and white spotlights cycles around the darkened arena. "Get It On" by TurboNegro begins to play over the speaker system. The fans get to their feet and boo, as they await James Mueller to appear. In unison, the spotlights all center to the center of the stage. There with his back turned to the crowd is James Mueller, with his arms stretched out. The crowd boos even louder as more pyros explode around the Xtreme Tron. James spins around and faces the crowd, and receives even more boos. He poses for the crowd, and Jessica Nugent walks out, and joins James at his side. They walk down the ramp way, towards the ring together. James runs up the steps, and spins on the apron. He presses his back against the ropes, and looks out into the crowd. He smirks and yells at the audience, and then climbs into the ring. He walks over to the ropes, and then sits on the middle rope. Jessica bends over, and walks through the ropes, with James smirking. He then walks up to one of the turnbuckles, and raises his arms to the crowd. The crowd doesn't do the same, as Jess poses for the crowd. James jumps back off the turnbuckle, and lands cleanly on his feet. He then does a little jig in the ring, while waiting for his fight.
Carlos: And here is the "New Shit" James Mueller...he hasn't been seen much since he loss to Gravedigger a few weeks back, do you think he's at advantage here since he's had time to rest, and Destruction had to fight Rage in a Steel Cage match just four days ago?
Ishnari: Maybe, maybe. Destruction was a dick for arranging that cage match. Let's see if he pays the price.
The lights go out as Frantic by Metallica blasts throughout the PA system. A green light points to the top of the ramp, and Destruction comes out with a water bottle in his hand once the vocals are heard, and then pours the water on his head. He then begins to walk down the ramp and then stops at the bottom, and then looks around at the fans. Destruction then walks to the side of the ring. Destruction walks up the ring steps and into the center of the apron area, then drinks some water, and then throws the water bottle into the crowd. The song begins to enter its second verse, and Destruction begins to look around at the crowd.
Frantic tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tock
Frantic tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tick-tock
Once that is finished, Destruction spits the water in the air with his arms and head up, with a white light on him. Destruction then leans his head forward and spits the water at the crowd, and then enters the ring. He walks into the nearest corner of the ring and climbs up the second turnbuckle, and looks around at the crowd. He looks around the arena, and then throws his arms up in the air, doing his taunt. Destruction stands on the second turnbuckle, and turns around, looking up the ramp for the emergence of his opponent.
Carlos: This man is always pumped for events like this, but I've never seen him THIS pumped up. He really thinks he can win The Rumble Ish.
Ishnari: Well he can. Anyone can.
No Holds Barred
James Mueller vs. Destruction
The two move into the middle of the ring where they begin to stare each other down, face to face nose to nose. Mueller sees fit to begin some trash talking while Destruction, his eyes focused and his face stern simply stares deep into the eyes of Mueller. Mueller, angry over not getting a response from Destruction, slaps him across the face. Destruction's head turns sideways and he holds it there a moment, staring down at his feet before all of a sudden, coming up and striking with a hard right hand. Mueller retaliates with a right hand of his own as the two stand in the middle of the ring, feet planted going pound for pound with the other, connecting with these hard right hands. Mueller takes advantage when he drives the knee into the stomach of Destruction. Destruction is left hunched over a Mueller backs up into the ropes and comes back, snatching up the back of the head of Destruction and looking to whip it straight back into the mat, but Destruction throws his arms up into the air, the arms of Mueller, causing him to let go. Mueller simply stumbles back and Destruction turns around, a strong clothesline to send him over the top and to the outside! Destruction steps down onto the outside as Mueller is down in front of the ring. Destruction begins to lay a few kicks into the lower back. Destruction picks up Mueller and rolls him back into the ring. Mueller is right up and runs into the far ropes, comes in at Destruction with a baseball slide right through the legs of Destruction who is standing on the ring apron. Mueller stands right up on the outside and pulls the legs of Destruction out from under him causing Destruction to go face first into the side of the ring! Destruction stumbles back holding his face and Mueller dives at him with a clothesline of his own and the two find themselves going head over heels, over the barricade and into the crowd!
Ishnari: Mueller's gotta control those clotheslines.
Carlos: And watch out for those fans, they hate Mueller here. I mean, they can just hit him across the head with a glass bottle if they wanted. Crazy fans.
Ishnari: XHF security let fans into the place with glass bottles? Man.
Carlos: I know, this fan hit me with one the other day, hurt like a bitch.
Destruction is first up and catches a back elbow to the face from Mueller but as Mueller comes forward towards Destruction, Destruction is able to scoop him up into a sidewalk slam position and drops him back first right over one of the chairs that the fan had to be taken from by security in order to clear room for the two on the outside. Mueller rolls off the chair, arching his back and screaming in pain! Destruction picks up the chair and folds it up, he strikes right across the back of Mueller! He raises the chair once again and again drives it into the back of Mueller! James Mueller, rolling on to this back now and Destruction throws the chair away. He leans over to pick up Mueller and Mueller surprises him by grabbing his hair with his left hand and tossing punches with his right! Mueller lets go and Destruction stumbles back, falling onto his backside. A quick shake of the head and he's back onto his feet but so is Mueller and he charges towards him, Destruction catches him and sends him head over heels, over the back of Destruction and back over the barricade! Mueller lay on his back at ringside now as Destruction steps over the barricade himself. Destruction picks up Mueller but again Mueller surprises him with a counter attack. Mueller drives the knee right into the stomach of Destruction and a second time before being able to grab him by the back of the head and he tosses him shoulder first into the steel steps!
Carlos: Argh, I don't know much about being thrown shoulder first into the ring steps, but steel crashing into your shoulder CAN'T be good. Early in the match like this it should be hard for Destruction, he can't lift Mueller up like he would without his shoulder being bashed into ring steps.
Destruction lay in a heap holding his shoulder as Mueller steps over and begins to drop a few boots to it. Mueller then walks around to the other side of the ring and snatches up a steel chair. Mueller comes back around waiting for Destruction to get back to his feet. Destruction is up and Mueller takes a mighty swing but Destruction is able to duck it. Destruction with a quick shove, sends Mueller shoulder first into the ring post! Mueller drops the chair as he is leaning over the ring apron, holding his shoulder, Destruction decides to make good use of his as he picks up the steel steps! Mueller sees him coming and picks up the steel chair again. Destruction holds the steps in front of his face and charges towards Mueller. Before he can give them the mighty toss, Mueller connects with the steel chair right into the steps, right into the face of Destruction! Destruction falls back, the steps landing on top of him! As the camera pans around it reveals that Destruction has been busted open!
Carlos: And Destruction is bleeding! He has The Rumble tonight too, and if hes still bleeding from thenhes kinda screwed.
Mueller drops the chair and moves the steps off of Destruction. Mueller drags Destruction who seems to be at a loss for where he is right now, and begins to drag him up the steps. Mueller places Destructions head just under his arm. The fans begin to boo not sure of what is coming next. Mueller then drops back looking for the DDT on the steel steps but Destruction is able to plant his feet and stand his ground, Mueller falls right back onto his back after missing the move! His lower back again striking steel as he rolls right off the steps. Mueller begins to use the ring apron to get to his feet and as he does, Destruction jumps off the steps with a knee to the face! Mueller and Destruction are now both down on the outside!
Carlos: Both men are giving it their allbecause they hate each other.
Destruction and Mueller, both clutching to the ring apron as they stumble to their feet. Destruction rolls into the ring and so does Mueller, but not before tossing the chair into the ring. Destruction walks right over the chair towards Mueller as Mueller charges towards him. Destruction catches him and turns him over with a powerslam back first onto the chair once again! Mueller's lower back has taken one hell of a beating here as Destruction stays on him for the cover 1...2...Mueller kicks out! Destruction rolls off of Mueller and begins to climb to his feet as well now. He rolls over Mueller and snatches up that chair. Mueller is slow to his feet but with the help of the ropes he gets there. Mueller is up, and turns around only to have the chair bent in half over his skull! Mueller is down like a shot, he is out cold as Destruction falls back into the ropes, leaning against the top one as he lets the chair drop, Mueller is now busted open as well! Destruction begins to stumble towards Mueller. He gets there and shakes his head. He drags Mueller to his feet, holds him there a moment and then strikes with a boot to the midsection. Eve of Destruction connects! Destruction bounces up after words and stumbles right back into the corner. Sitting in the corner is Destruction, Mueller looks completely out cold in the middle of the ring. Destruction slowly begins crawling towards Mueller, and drapes the arm over the chest of Mueller 1...2....kick out! Again Mueller kicks out, the blood loss starting to get to Destruction, he's getting weaker and weaker as the match goes on, yet Mueller continues to take a beating here in the later stages but right now both men are down, and neither man is making the effort to get up.
Carlos: Ugh, I hate looking at both men down and out and not moving.
After what seems to be an eternity, both men are up and both turn into the other, Mueller strikes with a boot to the midsection, Hangmans DDT onto the steel chair! Destruction looks like he may be out cold, or at least on his way to that very state and Mueller is down as well. Mueller rolls over, draping the arm over the chest of Destruction, it's gotta be over here 1...2...NO! Destruction gets the shoulder up just before the count of three as Mueller rolls off of Destruction, whipping the blood off his own face and away from his eyes, Destruction's almost a pure read by this point but both men continue to dig deep inside and try to pull this one out of themselves! Destruction rolls over towards the corner and he reaches in under the ring apron along the ring post. He rolls back over and has dragged with him a sledgehammer! He plants it into the ground and uses it to hoist himself up. Mueller is on his way up as well and when he does arrive there, Destruction turns and connects! Sledgehammer to skull by Destruction! Destruction simply falls on Mueller 1...2...3!
Winner: Destruction
Carlos: Destruction wins! He beat James Mueller, he proved Mueller wrong! Destruction is now walking into The Rumble with a head of confidence!
The referee raises Destructions hand from his position, looking up at the lights, in the middle of the ring. Destruction declared the winner but it sure as hell doesn't look like one. Fans are on their feet for Destruction but what does this mean for his Rumble dreams and Muellers as well. These two went to hell and back, how any of them could continue on is unreal!
Carlos: Man, how both of them were able to continue was unreal.
As the crowd's faint cheers are echoing in the building, lights flash out, as the XtremeTron has a Phoenix trapped inside the ice. As the words start coming in, the Phoenix begins breaking out from the Ice, and flies out of the ice water, covering the entire XtremeTron. A flaming shape of a Phoenix is seen in the water
Now I will tell you what I've done for you
50 thousand tears I've cried
Screaming Deceiving and Bleeding for you
And you still won't hear me
"Going Under" is heard in the background of the music, as an ice type color flashes around the arena, and the entire crowd gets off there feet cheering
Don't want your hand this time I'll save myself
Maybe I'll wake up for once
Not tormented daily defeated by you
Just when I thought I'd reached the bottom
I'm dying again
I'm going under
The fans cheer's going off the scale, as the lights fade out, and showing Tara on the Xtreme Tron hitting the Ice Age on someone in the former WHF
Drowning in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
I'm going under
Tara comes out from behind the curtains, her arms raised in the air, as she brushes her hair back with her hand, she lifts her right arm in the air, and the Phoenix title up, as ice begins falling down, right as she lowers her arm
Blurring and Stirring the truth and the lies
So I don't know what's real and what's not
Always confusing the thoughts in my head
So I can't trust myself anymore
I'm dying again
I'm going under
Drowning in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
Tara walks over to the barricade, with the Phoenix title hanging down in her right hand. She leans over high-fiving some fans, and letting the fans touch the XHF Phoenix Championship. She continues on to the ring, and stands at the side of the ring
So go on and scream
Scream at me I'm so far away
I won't be broken again
I've got to breathe I can't keep going under
She slides into the ring, as the crowd explodes with a huge cheer, as she walks over to the middle of in-between 2 turnbuckles, and raises her arms in the air, holding the Phoenix title up in her right arm, and hangs over the ropes a bit, as she pulls herself back in. The guitar riff's from the PA are blasting out, as the crowd cheer's for her,
I'm going under
Drowning in you
I'm falling forever
I've got to break through
I'm going under
She now steps on the turnbuckle raising her right arm in the air, holding the Phoenix championship, as the left helps her keep balance, and the music begins fading to an end, as Tara hands the championship over to the referee, and waits for the match to get started
Carlos: Jesus Christ that entrance is long!
Ishnari: Fuck I'll never get used to that.
Lights flicker and then turn off. A white light shines up the top of the ramp, as the crowd watches in awe as the intro to "Caught A Glimpse" by Blindside is heard on the PA system. The drums slowly enter, as does the smoke from around the entrance area. The guitar riffs enter and the light from above the curtain shines up, as Charlie Velez slowly walks out from the back, with his long black trench coat and sunglasses, and his wife Annette right behind him. He holds his head down looking at the ground, but the lifts it up and walks down once the vocals hit.*
What just happened?
The Hollywood Empire strikes back
And this time I am standing in their way
Now I Waited for so long
For this to come along
Now this beauty and beast is starring in my face
Still silent voice whispers 'stay'
*Charlie and Annette make it to the bottom of the ramp and look around, and then Charlie hops up and down looking up at the ceiling (think Brock), and then slides into the ring. Annette walks up the ring steps, as Charlie holds the second and third rope for her, leading her into the ring. Charlie then climbs up the second rope, looking around at the arena. He holds his arms up and looks around and jumps off, and once his feet touch the floor two pyros rain down from two sides of the ring. Charlie looks around with a cocky grin on his face, as Annette slowly takes off his trench coat revealing his wrestling attire. Annette puts the sunglasses in the pocket of the trench coat, and places it on the turnbuckle, as Charlie waits for his opponent(s).*
Carlos: Here he isthe man that beat Tara down multiple times, now lets see if he can beat her for the Phoenix Championship.
Ishnari: Woman beating - hooray!
XHF Phoenix Championship
Strap Match
"The Future" Charlie Velez vs. Tara
The referee lifts the Phoenix Title in the air. He then hands it to the ring announcer and takes the strap. He places one end around Taras right arm, then walks over to Velezs and places the other end around his right arm. The bell rings and the match starts. Velez runs at Tara with a clothesline as soon as the bell rings, but Tara ducks. Tara delivers a kick to the Velezs back. Tara then takes some of the strap and doubles it up and whips Velez across the back. Tara then whips him again and again as Velez tries to get out of the way. Tara then bounces off the ropes to run faster and hit Velez harder with the strap, creating a very loud thwack! Tara goes to bounce off the ropes again when Annette tries to trip her. Tara though is able to keep her balance and turns to yell at Annette. The referee also saw Annette try to trip Tara, so he walks over and starts yelling at Annette. Annette yells back at the ref and the ref starts pointing to the entryway. The ref yells, You are out of here! Get to the back! Annette has been banned from ringside! As Tara watches Annette go up the ramp, Velez attacks her from behind with the strap, whipping her. He whips her repeatedly, then he puts the strap around her neck and uses it to deliver a russian leg sweep.
Carlos: Very innovative maneuver by Charlie Velez, using that strap for the Russian Leg sweep.
Velez picks up Tara and sends her to the ropes. He then delivers a sit-out spinebuster. Velez makes the cover. 1, 2, kickout. Velez stands up and whips Tara while shes still down. Velez picks Tara up and sends her to the corner, but she reverses the irish whip and Velez hits the turnbuckle. Tara runs in with a knee to Velezs gut. She then climbs the ropes next to Velez and gets on his shoulder and locks in a figurefour necklock. The ref starts the 5 count and Tara lets go at four. Tara climbs back in the ring and charges Velez who is still in the corner. Velez quickly runs forward and delivers a drop toehold sending Tara face first into the middle turnbuckle. Tara turns over into a sitting position and Velez goes out of the ring on the left side of Tara between the bottom and middle turnbuckle. Velez walks behind Tara and places his foot on the ring post. He then pulls the strap as hard as he can choking Tara with her own right arm. The ref does a five count and Velez lets go at 4. Velez then starts to choke her again until the ref reaches 4 again.
Carlos: Ah haCharlie playing sneaky.
Velez taunts the crowd and as he does, Tara starts to pull on the strap. Once she feels some resistance Velez turns around feeling the tug. Tara then uses the turnbuckle to help her leverage and yanks on the strap sending Velez face first into the ring post.
Carlos: Ouch! That stings!
After a few seconds of rest, Velez starts to stand. Velez gets back into the ring and picks Tara up out of the corner. Velez then wraps the strap around Taras neck and tries to run pulling her by the neck, but Tara holds on to the ropes. Velez turns around and Tara kicks him in the gut and delivers a DDT. Tara sits up and gets the strap off of her neck. She then picks up Velez and wraps part of the strap closer to Velez around his neck. She then runs pulling him by the neck and throws him over the top rope. Due to the amount of slack Velez hits the floor outside. Tara then climbs the nearest turnbuckle and goes over it, but not toward Velez, instead to the adjacent side of the ring. She jumps off the apron and Velez suddenly goes flying upward by the neck. Tara, whos using the turnbuckle to help her leverage, is hanging Velez on the outside. Velez has his right hand on the strap around his neck and the other is flailing about. Velez is finally able to grab the rope with his free arm and the ref starts the five count. At four Tara lets go of the strap and Velez falls to the apron gasping for air.
Carlos: Taras showing Charlie Velez why shes Phoenix Champion.
Tara gets up on the apron and goes to the turnbuckle. She starts to pull Velez up by the strap and brings him to the turnbuckle, both still out on the apron. She pulls him up to the second turnbuckle and looks to be trying to set up a top rope suplex to the outside. Velez however blocks and punches her in the gut. He then shoves her off the turnbuckle and Tara falls all the way to the floor. Velez climbs over the turnbuckle to the apron that Tara was standing on and then goes under the bottom rope back into the ring. Velez pulls the strap until there is no slack and holds on to the strap waiting for Tara to get up. Tara stands and Velez starts running to the opposite side of the ring. Tara cant help but be pulled at a fast speed into the apron, hitting the side of the ring stomach first. Tara cant fall because Velez is still holding the strap and Velez now runs at Tara and delivers a baseball slide that she could not dodge in time, sending her back into the barricade. Velez goes back outside and picks up Tara and rolls her into the ring. Velez covers her, 1, 2, kickout! Velez picks Tara up and Tara grabs his head and delivers a jaw-crusher. She then grabs his legs and delivers the Ice pick. 1, 2, kickout! Tara climbs the top rope and awaits Velez to stand. Tara jumps off the top rope and delivers the Frost nip! She makes the cover again. 1, 2, barely a kickout! Tara picks up Velez to deliver more damage when out of nowhere he hits the Closure!
Carlos: With the last bit of strength Charlie Velez hit the Closure on Tara!
Both wrestlers are down as the ref starts his ten count. At 8 Velez rolls over laying his arm over Taras stomach. 1, 2, kickout! Velez cant believe it as he pounds his fist into the mat. Velez and Tara slowly get up, and as they do they both grab parts of their strap. Tara whips Velezs left arm, Velez then whips Taras left arm. They keep whipping each other back and forth until Velez tries to knee Tara in the gut, but she blocks and delivers a kick to the ribs. Tara wraps the strap she was holding around Velezs neck and runs toward the nearest turnbuckle. Using the strap around Velezs neck, Tara climbs up the turnbuckle and delivers the Icebreaker! She grabs Velezs leg and makes the cover. 1, 2, 3!
Winner and still Phoenix champion: Tara
Carlos: Tara wins; Tara has just beaten Charlie Velez to retain the Phoenix Championship!
The camera opens up in the arena, the fans all go crazy waiting for the next superstar to come out. Many, many signs run rampant throughout the crowd, many supporting their favorite wrestlers, some advertising. Suddenly, one light appears to have blown out, all the fans turn their attention, then another light blows out, and another, and then all at once all go out. Out of the blue "Nothing! then "NOTHING! followed by "Is Colder" and last "Than Ice!!!" A mild rumble starts up as all realize who it is, and thousands of lighters flick on somewhat illuminating the arena. Suddenly the beginning of Linkin Park's "Points Of Authority" begins.
"Forfeit the game, before somebody else
Takes you out of the frame, Puts your name to shame
Cover up your face, You can't run the race
The pace is too fast, You just won't last"
"Last" echoes several times before red pyro erupts into the air, totally lighting the arena, the lights flicker on a "Points Of Authority" starts up. Iceman steps out from the curtain for the first time, wearing his black and blue trademark "Iceman" trunks, the camera switches angles and a mix of oil and sweat gleam on his muscular body. Lifting his head up, he walks from side to side raising his arms in defiance only causing the unruly crowd to go even wilder. He slowly heads down to the ring, wearing his new Iceman just-above knee long trunks, black with blue flames at the bottom and Iceman down the side of the right leg. The crowd rains cheers on him. He reaches the ring and climbs in, raising his arms in defiance again, causing the fans to get even crazier.
Carlos: Man, those matches were great! Hey, where were you the whole time Ish?
Ishnari: I was right here. Masturbating.
Carlos: So that's why my papers are stuck together...you sick freak.
Ishnari: I didn't do a spoogle on your notes. That was you.
Carlos: Oh a...err...hey look it's Iceman! He's facing Kanyon tonight for the European title you know.
"Who betta than Kanyon!" blasts over the PA system. Kanyon comes out arms stretched, walking down the ramp. Obsidian then comes out behind him. Kanyon points to himself while shouting to crowd how good he is. Kanyon then climbs up the steps and into the ring, Obsidian following. Obsidian grabs a microphone and hands it to Kanyon. Kanyon says, "Who betta than Kanyon!" To which the crowd responds, "Everybody!" Kanyon then responds, "Nobody!" He then walks to the corner and Obsidian exits the ring to wait for the match to start.
Carlos: Ishnari has been better than Kanyon, THAT'S WHO'S BETTER THAN KANYON.
Ishnari: Yes, I am that.
XHF European Championship
Kanyon vs. Iceman
Kanyon and Iceman quickly begin circling the ring, ducking back and forth to and away from each other. Kanyon pulls back, smiling at Iceman as the crowd begins chanting Iceman's name. Kanyon beckons for Iceman to come, but Iceman refuses, motioning for Kanyon to come at him, instead.
Then, they begin to move towards the center of the ring at a mutual pace, finally interlocking hands. Iceman gets the upper hand, pulling out a quick snap suplex, going for a pin, which Kanyon easily kicks out of. Iceman pulls Kanyon as he gets up, whipping around him for a quick German Suplex, but before he can lift Kanyon up, Kanyon begins struggling, hitting Iceman with a hard elbow to the face. He hits him again, and turns around while still in Iceman's grip. Finally, he headbutts Iceman, which forces Icy to stumble back to the turnbuckle. This is when Kanyon starts laying in the torrential boots to Iceman's midsection, before the ref starts the five count. Kanyon gets in about seven quick kicks, before the ref finally breaks it up, pushing Kanyon away. Kanyon raises his arms in the air, shouting "Who betta?" The crowd replies with their "Everybody". Kanyon turns around, running at Iceman for a turnbuckle clothesline, but Iceman slips out the way at the last minute, sending Kanyon into the turnbuckle.
Ishnari: The ref doesn't know what to do in there.
Carlos: Yeah!
Iceman then moves up behind Kanyon, punching him in the back of his head as he leans on the turnbuckle. He pulls back after a minute, pulling Kanyon up into Backdrop position, only to sit him on the turnbuckle. Then, he pulls Kanyon onto his shoulders, for a Reverse Death Valley Driver! He plants Kanyon on the mat, following it up with a pin attempt. 1... 2... Foot on the rope from Kanyon. The ref breaks up the pin attempt. Iceman looks visibly frustrated, yet confident at this point. He pulls Kanyon up off the mat into another suplex, this time Overhead Belly to Belly, planting Kanyon across the ring. He smiles broadly, pointing to the top rope as he begins to climb. He looks to his left, then to his right, and launches off the top rope, hooking his ankles in mid air! He comes crashing down towards Kanyon, only to hit the mat with tremendous force!
Carlos: And Iceman misses the Icebreaker! I'm pretty sure that might have ended this match early.
Ishnari: Neither man as sharp as they should be, but at least the bumps are waking up the crowd.
No dice, Iceman. Kanyon rolled out the way. Now, both men are out on the mat, as the ref begins his count. 1...2...3...4... Kanyon begins stirring, and comes to his knees, as he's still staring down at the canvas...5... Iceman is coming to6... Kanyon is to one foot7... Iceman shoots up, to both feet! Amazing kick to Kanyon's face, and both men are down again! Iceman seems to have just pulled all his energy just to put Kanyon back out again. The ref starts the count over, as Iceman did legitimately come to his feet, but this time, by five Iceman is back up, pulling up Kanyon as well. He positions Kanyon for his move, the Arctic Drop, but Kanyon shoves Iceman into the turnbuckle. Finally, he pulls Iceman up to the turnbuckle, pushing his head in between the first and second turnbuckle. Then, he pulls Iceman's leg up into a single leg crab, as the referee comes over and breaks the hold! Kanyon pulls back as hard as he can, before finally releasing the leg, allowing Iceman to pull away from the turnbuckle and roll around on the floor of the ring, clutching his leg. Kanyon stands over Iceman and walks over and grabs him by the leg, but Iceman uses the other leg to push him away. Iceman rolls to his stomach and pushes himself up to his feet, but Kanyon comes running from behind and catches and slams Iceman with the Kanyon Cutter! Kanyon hooks the leg of Iceman, 1-2-3!
Winner and still XHF European Champion: Kanyon
Carlos: And Kanyon wins it and retains his European title!
Ishnari: I think both men will be disappointed by their performances tonight, but Kanyon will surely accept yet another win for him with the European Championship on the line.
GIVE ME FUEL GIVE ME FIRE GIVE ME THAT WHICH I DESIRE starts and Axel Vain comes out from behind the black curtain, and the rest of "Fuel" by Metallica plays as he makes his way down the ramp staring at the ring. He stops in front of the ring and stares down at the floor. He looks up and makes his way to the stairs, as he climbs the stairs and walks in the center of ring apron, he raises his right its in the air and goes over the top rope to enter the ring. When he gets to the center of ring he turns around slowly looking at the stage area waiting for his opponent. My World blasts over the PA as Chris Spencer walks out onto the ramp and down to the ring as red and black pyros shoot out of the floor behind him (Kurt Angle style), he then continues down to the ring, he hops through the ropes and climbs the nearest turnbuckle and raises his arms into the air, he then gets off the turnbuckle and awaits his opponent.
Carlos: And here is the debut of a new team, Axel Vain and Chris Spencer. It was suppose to be Vain and Punker but Punker was pulled out of the match because he stole from Congo Corp. Well I guess the slogan is right, Don't Mess With Congo Corp.
Ishnari: From what I understand that isn't a slogan, that's the law.
*Suddenly inside the arena, all the lights dim as the tune of "Overrated" by Three Days Grace hits the PA! As it's opening chords now reverberate throughout the arena and the chorus of the song begins, a blood red spotlight falls upon the top of the stage where just then the infamous figures of the infamous "Kinetic Kousin Killers" duo themselves, Fury & Matt "Hellraizer" Hicks appear along with Jennifer Dream! Then as the spotlight on them fades away and the song continues in the background, the trio strut cockily on down the ramp to an onslaught of boos from the crowd. Once soon reaching the bottom of the ramp, Jennifer remains below looking on as both men leap right up onto the ring apron and accordingly enter the squared circle. After stepping on into the ring, both men set off to nearby turnbuckles to taunt off to the crowd in familiar fashion. At finishing these routine taunts of theirs, the two climb down from their respective turnbuckles and proceed to lean up against them as they await the inevitable emergence of their opponents..
Ishnari: Hicks has found it hard to gain success here in the XHF. Why do you think that is?
Carlos: He's not focused most of the time. He hangs out with his cousin Rage, and I heard that he drinks more than him. He's more focused on beer than wrestling, which will be his downfall....
Ishnari: If you drink in this business you might as well not show up for the opening bell.
Carlos: What about Rage? He drinks all the time and he's an established superstar. Hicks is trying to be like his cousin...but he's unsuccessful.
Ishnari: There is a difference between being an established superstar and an established in ring performer.
Carlos: But...aw forget it let's get to the match.
Hit That" by The Offspring hits the speakers, and out walks Johnny I Cant Believe You Didnt See That Coming Styler and Kris Quake run out wearing Eat Me t-shirts, and then Miss Style wearing a Eat Me tube top. Styler and Quake suddenly run down the ramp and slide into the ring, and climb up the nearest turnbuckles holding their arms up. Miss Styles walks down the ramp and waits for her clients opponents, as both Styler and Quake leap off the second turnbuckle.
Carlos: Johnny Styler and Kris Quake have proved people wrong before, by winning the Tag Team titles, and then beating Platinum and Decoy last month at Xtraction. You think they have what it takes to beat TWO teams at one time though?
Ishnari: With these kind of matches, being able to do it isn't the question. It's about getting through it and seeing who does.
XHF Tag Team Championship
Tornado Tag Match
Johnny Styler & Kris Quake vs. Chris Spencer & Axel Vein vs. KKK: Matt Hicks & Fury
The bell sounds, as Chris and Axel quickly go to work on the champions. KKK comes from behind, and pull Chris out from the group, and begin working on him. Both of them using right hands on him, before he can get the chance to come back, and the champions begin taking it to Axel Vain. Matt Hicks turns towards the champions, and Axel, and with Axel ducking from a kick to the mid-section, he leaps over him, with a cross body to Quake. Styler begins taking it to Hicks, trying to weaken him down, but Axel begins getting in a fight with Styler. Fury connects some elbows to the side of Chris's head, as he finally takes him down, and starts using some Mudhole Stomping. Axel hears the kicks coming from Fury, and runs in, with a hard clothesline, and sending Fury's head to hit the turnbuckle. Styler shakes it out, and comes from behind Axel, rolling him into a School Boy rollup. One... Two... Spencer makes the save!
Carlos: I expect a lot of that in this match.
Ishnari: And for good reason - those blindside pin attempts are the perfect tool in this environment.
Chris begins kicking Styler as he is coming to his feet. Quake comes, and leaps over his partner, but Chris moves his head, and catches Quake on his shoulder. He takes a few steps back, and drops Quake's head across the turnbuckle. Fury gets up and targets Chris by taking him down with a hard Clothesline again. Styler runs at Axel, as he lifts him for a Shoulder Back toss, over the ropes, but Styler lands on his feet on the other side of the apron. He steps off, and grabs his partner, pulling him outside the ring, before they can hurt him. They start taking this time to recover, and let the other teams battle it out. Chris stands up, only to start receiving hard shots from Matt Hicks. Fury and Axel are in a huge fistfight, exchanging hard right hooks. Fury finally knee's him in the mid-section, and pulls him in for the DDT. Fury is very quick about it, and rolls over to the legs, and grabs them, locking in the Sharpshooter. Axel starts to reach for the ropes, but Fury drags him to the middle of the ring. Chris tries to get Fury off of him, but Hicks circles him around with an Arm drag. Quake and Styler shake their heads, and get inside the ring, as Quake leads trying to break the submission real quickly, but Hicks quickly dives, grabbing him. Styler makes the save of the submission, breaking the submission before Axel can tap out.
Ishnari: That could have been it! I like the strategy by Quake and Styler but I can also see it backfiring on them very easily if their reflexes let them down.
Fury gets frustrated, as Styler keeps forearms to the back as he is fully recuperated. Chris rolls to the side of the ring, where he gets up to his feet, and bounces off the ropes. Quake turns towards him, and receives a huge SpencerSpear! Axel begins taking it to Matt Hicks, as Chris gets up, and they begin double-teaming on him. Styler and Fury begin to take the fight outside the ring, where they start exchanging devastating right shots. Quake tries to roll outside the ring, to help Styler out but Chris locks in the SpencerLock! He drags him to the center of the ring, as Axel protects the hold, but Quake rolls over and kicks Chris in the face. Axel tries to keep the offense on, by bending down to connect some hard right hands, but Quake reverses it, and connects rights of his own. Matt Hicks comes from behind Axel and lands a Bulldog. Styler sends Fury back a few steps, and as he is about to slide in the ring, Fury hits him with a brutal arm. Fury takes this time, and on the outside of the ring, lands the Furification!
Carlos: The Furification! Styler looks down and out!
Ishnari: That Furification tiger bomb can be lethal.
Fury looks at Styler, and gets a sick smile, as he gets inside the ring. Axel looks at him, and hits a right strike, but Fury is unaffected, and bounces back quickly against the ropes, coming back with a Big Boot. Quake hits the ropes, and goes for a Spinning Head scissors onto Fury, but Fury takes him over the ropes, and drops him outside the ring. KKK seems to be dominating the match as of now, as they force Spencer to get to his feet. A Double-DDT onto Spencer, Fury makes the cover, until Axel manages to get the strength to make the save, before the 2-count. Quake starts coming back to his senses, and shakes Styler a little bit, which was still knocked out, outside the ring from the Furification. Styler shakes his head to get back to his senses, as they sit up a little bit, watching the match. Axel seems to have gotten a huge lead, by starting to take it to Fury. A Hammer Strike connects on Fury, as Axel laughs at him, while he is down. Matt Hicks turns towards Axel, and clotheslines him over the ropes, trying to fight back. The champions sneak back into the ring, as Chris is about to roll Fury over and make the cover. Johnny Styler grabs Chris by the leg, and drags him back to the middle of the ring, where he begins to lock in the Figure Four Leglock! Kris Quake makes the cover on Fury. One... Two... Matt Hicks who has been dominating Axel outside the ring quickly pulls Quake outside, stopping the cover. Axel, with that little time, has recovered, and hits a Big Boot on the face of Hicks. He puts in the Brock Lock, as Hicks is tapping out, but it is not meaning anything because of them being outside the ring. Chris's shoulder go across the mat, as the referee starts the count. One... Two... Chris brings his shoulder up. Fury starts coming to his senses, and see's Chris laying in the Figure Four. He stands above Styler, and kicks him in the face, as Styler breaks the hold, and holds his face in pain. He rolls over, so he is facing the mat, for protection, as Fury has gotten an advantage by attacking from behind. Quake gets back inside the ring, and goes for a Bulldog on Fury, but Fury lifts him over the rope, and tosses him again to the outside of the ring. Axel let's go of the hold, as Styler and Chris both roll out to opposite sides of the ring.
Ishnari: With so much going on in this fighting area one of the hardest things to do in this match will be to achieve a pin that is legal.
Fury, and Axel begin getting in a face-off, as the height difference can be seen. Fury does not seem intimidated, as he connects a cheap right strike to the chest of Axel. He is unaffected, as they now begin exchanging right blows to each other. Each one seems devastating, but doing absolutely nothing to each other. Styler and Quake look up at the two factors of the match battling each other. Fury hits the ropes, dazed a bit from the most devastating strike from Axel, but he comes back with a Big Boot, which forces Axel back, not taking him off his feet. Axel comes back, going for a Hammer Strike, but Fury ducks underneath, locking his arms around Axel, and brings him over with a German Suplex. Fury keeps it in, with a pinfall, but Styler and Quake do get back inside the ring, and break it up. They separate, and begin to take it separately, with Styler taking it to Axel, and Quake taking it to Fury. Chris and Hicks both get inside the ring, and agreeing to work as a team to help their partners, they come from behind, and take out first Kris Quake, than hurry over and throw down Johnny Styler. Hicks walks over to Quake, from behind, and lands a Drop kick, to he abdomen, so he does not send Quake to the mat. Instead Quake tries to walk it off, until Chris runs in as Quake does face him and hits the SpencerSpear!
Carlos: SpencerSpear! Woo!
Ishnari: An XHF ring is a bad time to go for a stroll.
Chris hooks Quake's leg, to get a 2-count, before Hicks breaks up the pinfall. Axel finally gets to his feet, as does Fury. They again do not care who is in their way, but go straight for each other, and getting locked up. Styler walks over, and begins connecting some hard right shots to both Spencer and Hicks, who's alliance has been broken because of the pinfall Chris had tries to get over the downed Quake. And finally, Quake does get to his feet, hurting from the Dropkick to his abdomen, than the SpencerSpear, but him and Styler to start to take control, as the battle between Fury and Axel continue. Fury quickly kicks him, and motions for a Furification, but Axel recovers quickly, and hits the Fall of Capitalism! Axel is ready to pin him, but Styler and Quake come from behind tossing him outside the ring, and quickly run over clotheslining Chris and Hicks over the ropes as well. Styler hits a springboard moonsault, and rolls through to come up to his feet, as Quake took that time to get up to the top-rope and lands a Shooting Star Legdrop, and Styler falls down to make the cover. Quake gets up to his feet, and hears the counting. One... Two...Axel slides in the ring, to try and make the save! But no! Three!
Winners and still Tag Team Champions: Johnny Styler & Kris Quake
Carlos: Johnny Styler and Kris Quake beat the odds AGAIN. Man, somebody above loves these two.
Ishnari: God?
Carlos: No, Mongo. Duh.
Ishnari: This will certainly give their reign as champions a lot more confidence and credibility. I am thinking that the accusations of them getting lucky with their original win will die down.
Carlos: Yeah, definitely. Well, your match is next Ish, good luck my friend.
Ishnari: *salutes*
Jamiroquais "Journey to Arnhemland" starts to play, and Ishnari emerges once the track steps up a gear. When the ring announcer calls out his name, Ishnari raises a single arm as he walks down the ramp while being showered from both sides with water and streamers. He travels straight into the center of the ring and allows the referee to check his person for foreign objects.
*"Stay in Shadow" by Finger Eleven plays as Magnus walks out to the ramp. He walks down the ramp slowly and cocky, playing to the crowd while being booed. When he gets halfway down he stops as the chorus hits...
"Stay in Shadow, I'll Run this World Out.
Stay in Shadow, It's Running out of Time.
Stay in Shadow, I Wanna Watch it Drown
Stay in This......Now!"
Red and Silver Pyro shoots from the side of the ramp as he hits a pose. The XtremeTron flashes highlights from his best matches. He gets on the apron and stretches his arms on the ropes ala Chris Jericho as fire shoots from the ring posts*
Carlos: Come on Ish, you can beat him!
XHF United States Championship
Magnus vs. Ishnari
Ishnari and Magnus lockup in the center of the ring, Ishnari takes grabs the arms and locks in an arm lock, Magnus starts elbowing Ishnari in the head until Ishnari lets go, Magnus turns around and goes to kick Ishnari in the gut but Ishnari catches the foot, so Magnus hits the Enziguri and goes for the quick cover, 1.....kickout, Magnus picks up Ishnari, he grabs his waist and goes for the german suplex, but Ishnari lands on his feet and connects with an elbow the back of the head, Ishnari grabs the head and hits the single arm DDT, 1...2...kickout, Ishnari picks Magnus back up and connects with another single arm DDT, 1...2...kickout once more.
Carlos: Hmm, two single arm DDTs didnt work. Magnus is ready for Ish it seems, kicking out after being planted on the head two times.
Ishnari yet again picks up Magnus and goes for another DDT but Magnus rushes the turnbuckle driving Ishnari back first into it. Magnus lifts Ishnari onto the turnbuckle and elbows him in the face, he climbs up to the top, he tries to superplex Ishnari off the top but Ishnari holds on tightly. Ishnari hits some quick punches to Magnus' stomach before shoving him off the turnbuckle, Ishnari grabs the head and connect with the top rope spinning DDT, he grabs Magnus' leg as he counts along with the referee, 1...2....kickout. Ishnari begins to fix his boot for a quick moment as Magnus rolls up Ishnari grabbing the tights, 1...2...kickout by Ishnari. Ishnari starts complaining to the referee that Magnus had the tights when Magnus drives his shoulder into the knee of Ishnari.
Carlos: Ah, they remembered Ishnaris almost career ending injury. Dont worry, he will survive!
Magnus grabs Ishnaris leg and hits a leg drop onto it, he starts to stomp away at the knee before locking in the Single leg crab, Ishnari starts to grab his head in pain, beating on the mat with his closed fists trying to build up the energy to break free, he begins to drag himself over to the ropes but Magnus notices and drags him away, Ishnari starts to beat on the mat again with closed fists trying to build up enough energy to get to the ropes, he starts to crawl with everything he has as he finally drapes an arm over the bottom rope, Magnus refuses to let go though as the referee counts, 1...2...3...4 Magnus lets go before the 5 count goes through. Magnus drags Ishnari into the center of the ring and attempts another single leg crab but Ishnari reverses and shoves Magnus into the ropes. Ishnari gets up almost hoping on one leg, and catches Magnus in a rolling DDT into guillotine choke. The referee gets down to check on Magnus, he starts to check the arm, picks it up once, it hits the mat, second time and hits the mat, third and finally time he drops and it comes close to hitting the mat but does not hit as Magnus starts to punch Ishnari in the ribs trying to break the hold, Ishnari finally succumbs to Magnus' blows.
Carlos: Come on Ish, bring the U.S title to the commentary table!
Both men roll away and pull themselves up using the ropes, they both charge at each other and both connect with a neckbreaker taking both men out, the referee utilizes his ten count at this point, 1...2...3...4...both men start to stir...5...6...7...8...9...both men manage to pull themselves up using the ropes. Magnus and Ishnari stand off in the middle of the ring and start exchanging blows pushing Ishnari backwards, Magnus finally kicks Ishnari in the gut before connecting with the Magnum Cutter, Magnum drapes the arm over Ishnari, 1...2...but no the referee notices that Ishnaris foot is on the rope. Magnus gets up and goes to hit another Magnum Cutter but Ishnari knees him in the gut and hits the rolling DDT and locks in the Guillotine choke, Magnum is unable to reach the ropes and is forced to tap out.
Winner and still XHF United States Champion: Ishnari
Carlos: Ish wins!
Both men exit to the back as Nelly steps out from behind the curtain and walks into the ring.
Carlos: Congratulations Ish!Hey wait what is Nelly doing here?
Ishnari: I don't know. He isn't scheduled to be out here.
Nelly: Alright, now there are some problems backstage between two guys who I'd consider to be my friends. Whether they do or not, I consider them buddies of mine and I can't stand to see them fighting anymore. So I've come out here to try and patch things up between the two. Can I get Decoy out here please.
Slow square dance tune comes over the speakers as Decoy steps out holding a black, New York Yankees baseball cap in his hands and is wearing the new, silver and white, open, Toronto Blue Jays jersey. He spins around moving out onto the top of the stage as though almost square dancing with himself. The music picks up and Decoy puts the hat on backwards. He nods his head to the music (Square Dance by Eminem) and folds his arms over his chest, trying to look cool as he walks out down the ramp and into the ring.
Nelly: Now Decoy, I know Platinum has put you through a lot, but do you really think he meant for you to lose that Junior Heavyweight Championship match after going through such trouble to get you the match in the first place. I think a few people in the back over reacted and it's tearing...
The lights go to a dim as the voice of 50 Cent can be heard over the speakers.
If I can't do well, homey, it can't be done
Now I'ma let the champagne bottle pop
I'ma take it to the top
Fo sho I'ma make it hot, baby (baby)
With that pyro explosions go off at opposite ends of the ramp and "If I Can't" by 50 Cent hits the speakers. As the pyro leans over on the ramp, through the smoke walks Platinum. He stands just in front of the action where he looks down at his waist. He jumps up and down a moment before charging off towards the ring. He reaches the ring and slides in under the bottom rope. He jumps onto the far turnbuckle and shows of his platinum chain with "P" around the neck to the cheering fans. He then jumps down, and snatches the microphone away from Nelly.
Platinum: Aight man, enough of this shit. I've been pestered all week, people all up in my face. I can't take it any more....I did it okay! I did it! And I did it on purpose too!
Carlos: But...why would Platinum do that to his partner?
Ishnari: The closer you get to someone the more it means when they let you down.
Carlos: Does that mean you're going to hit me in the head with a chair?
Ishnari: No. Chairs aren't my style.
Carlos: Oh...good then.
The shocked yet forceful boos erupt from the fans
Platinum: I wanted you to gain some work ethic man, but I wanted you to do it to help us. To get us the tag team titles not for you to go on to your own success. After you cam so damn close to winning the X*Crown you were about to win the Junior Heavyweight Championship. Man, that's my belt! I made that damn belt somethin to be proud of, somethin to respect. You shouldn't be holding my belt, I should be! I helped you man. I took you under my wing, and I created that short lived success that you had there Decoy. And this is how you repaid me, by spitting in my face and attempting to make a mockery of me and the Junior Heavyweight Title. Shit man, did it ever occur to you that we had a pack to win the Tag Titles. You weren't suppose to go out on your own and take everything I gave you and make something from it! So yeah man I did it on purpose, I cost you the damn match, but because you were selfish and could only think of yourself. We were a team man. The hells your problem.
Platinum lowers the microphone as Decoy's once happy smile is gone. He is staring right in towards Platinum as the crowd begins to grow fierce with their Platinum sucks chants until Decoy suddenly strikes with a right hand to the jaw of Platinum! Platinum falls onto his backside as the fans erupt with cheers, Decoy still just staring as Platinum looks up at Decoy eyes wide with shock as Decoy backs up and exits the ring, walking back up the ramp, Nelly trying to calm down Platinum in the ring, things look like they have officially exploded between these two.
Carlos: Well, I guess that signals the end of the Two Man Power Trip.
Ishnari: Long live the Two One Man Power Trips!
*Suffocate by Finger Eleven Plays as Gravedigger walks out with the X-Crown Title around his waist and stops at the top of the ramp, and looks around at the crowd for a few seconds. GD then Proceeds to walk to the ring. Once in the ring GD gets on the nearest turnbuckle and raises one arm, after about a few seconds he gets down. GD then gets on the opposite Turnbuckle and takes off his title and raises both his arms, with his right holding the X-Crown Title, after about a few seconds GD gets down and hands the title to the ref.*
Carlos: And here's Gravedigger...the reigning X*Crown Champion. This man has held that title for a LONG time.
Ishnari: This man has held those titles for a long time. I like Gravedigger's reign. The X*Crown holds a lot of professional wrestling history, and a long reigning champion like Gravedigger is the kind of strong figure those titles deserve for the respect they have, even if they are not XHF titles.
Carlos: I agree Ish. People dislike Gravedigger for some reason, and I just can't find a reason why. He works hard, and his working hard has brought him to the top. Some people just don't appreciate that, which makes this world called wrestling sad when one man can't respect the other.
Ishnari: Wow, he owes us both a drink.
Carlos: Yes, yes he sure does.
*"Fight" is played throughout the arena's PA system. As soon as the music hits the people rise in attendance. Smoke covers the entrance way as they wait for Harry. He finally emerges from the cloud of smoke. A lot of the fans show their hatred for Hardcore Harry by booing him like the heel he acts like and portrays. As soon as Harry recognizes how much the people love to boo him, he plays into the cocky factor by walking slowly to the ring, faking a backhand to some of the people in the crowd. As Harry gets on the apron, he turns around and leans his back on the ropes, raising his hands in the air as the pyrotechnics come from the ring posts, smiling and yelling at several people to achieve a chuckle. Harry goes in the ring and proceeds to go to the top rope and raise his arms as a sign of victory in his future. He bounces of the ropes and then waits in the corner, for the bell to be rung.*
Ishnari: I feel like Doctor Frankenstein, because I think that by beating Hardcore Harry for the US championship I have created a monster. With the size that Harry is it is in everyone else's interest to keep the monster inside Harry under control.
X*Crown Championship
Hardcore Harry vs Gravedigger
The bell rings as the two familiar foes circle each other in the ring. The fans already are on their feet remembering the past fights between these two old rivals. Harry immediately starts riling the fans with shouts of GD SUCKS! GD shrugs it off and stalks Harry waiting for a moment to attack. The two men finally move to the center of the ring. Harry extends a hand apparently for a pre-match handshake. GD grins and shakes his hand. Harry pulls him in for a knee but GD must have seen it coming because he dives over the knee and rolls to his feet behind Harry laughing as Harry stomps in disgust.
Carlos: GD beat Harry to the punch!
Ishnari: If I was Gravedigger, I wouldn't know how to go about this match.
Carlos: Explain.
Ishnari: For one, Gravedigger's strengths play right into Harry's hands and two, it was hard enough for me to get together a gameplan, and Harry wasn't psycho then!
Carlos: This is true.
They once again move to the center of the ring. This time they grapple. Neither man has an advantage but Harry spins Gravediggers back to the ref and pokes him in the eyes where the ref cant see. He then hits a hard right hand and a clothesline sending Gravedigger to the mat. Gravedigger springs to his feet as Harry points and laughs drawing boos from the crowd. GD spits on the floor and then charges at Harry but Harry sends him down with a hard right hand. GD stands and is put down by another. And another. Now Harry waits as GD stands and shakes the cobwebs out. He seems to be talking to himself, strategizing. He charges again and Harry throws the right hand but when GD goes down this time it almost looks deliberate as his leg flies up and kicks Harry in the face. GD grabs the right leg and hits a dragon screw leg takeover. Harry rolls to his feet as GD hooks in a sleeper hold. Harry is temporarily stopped but he uses the sheer size advantage of 7 4 to 6 5 to lean forward pulling GD up over him and crashing to the mat. GD stands and Harry tries a right hand but GD goes behind with another sleeper. Harry laughs and leans but as he does GD kicks the back of his knee and slams him down with a sleeper drop.
Ishnari: The size difference is showing even more than I expected.
Harry gets to his feet obviously pissed off now. They grapple again but Harry is quick to shove GD to the corner and charge in but is greeted by an elbow to the face. Harry steps back a bit and GD leaps to the middle rope and off with a huge diving clothesline. GD rolls to his feet taunting to the crowd. He turns and stalks Harry waiting for him to stand. Harry stands and GD kicks him in the gut and goes for a suplex but Harry wraps his leg around Gravediggers holding himself down. He now reverses it into drop suplex. GD trips him and Harry falls back to the corner and GD rolls up and locks in a boot choke. The ref counts 1, 2, 3, 4, GD breaks the hold and tries to whip Harry but Harry drops to his knees and rockets GD across the ring and he crashes to the corner back first and collapses to the mat. Harry now waits for GD to stand and taunts him yelling, I MADE YOU! GD pushes himself up and Harry lunges with a knee and an Irish whip. On the return he tries a big boot but GD slides under and rolls behind with a German Suplex, he holds it and rolls and hits a second. He tries a third but Harry holds himself down and elbows him in the head. The two now stand toe to toe yet again. They tie up again. This time GD forces Harry to his knees with a nerve hold. Harry calls the ref and says GD has the hair. When the ref leans to look at Harrys head to see, Harry sends an uppercut to the back GD who promptly collapses in a heap. The ref looks back and looks to Harry and warns him not to try anything but Harry raises his arms in innocence.
Carlos: Come on ref, how can you not see that cheap shot! Jeez...
Ishnari: I don't think Harry needs to try to deceive the ref in this match. His body is all he needs.
Carlos: Yeah. Maybe because this is for the X*Crown and walking into Night Of Champions with the X*Crown is pretty big.
Harry now drops down and applies a front headlock to GD. Harry keeps tightening the hold as the ref checks GD. The fans start up GD chants. Harry keeps it coming. Now they start KFC chants. Harrys head snaps up as he lightens the hold enough for GD to get to his feet and send fists to his ribs. He lifts Harry with a suplex, rolls through for a second, and rolls through for the triple suplex. GD takes a second before springing to his feet. He takes a minute to shake off the attacks and then sets up waiting for Harry who is slow to his feet. GD moves behind and as Harry gets to his knees, GD hits the Throwback (jump over neckbreaker). GD taunts as Harry rolls to the rope and pulls himself up. He is really pissed off now as the KFC chants get louder. The two men meet again in the center of the ring and start trading punches. After three each, Harry blocks one and whips GD off the ropes and charges with a Big Boot sending him over the top to the floor. GD lands hard and bounces. He rolls over holding his head. Harry steps over the top rope and goes to the floor. He grabs GD by the back of the head and drags him to the middle of the left side of the ring. He then whips him back first into the apron and pulls him in with a body press drop letting Gravediggers neck slam on the barricade. Harry then reaches into the crowd and tosses some kids KFC to the floor yelling.
Carlos: That's not...nice?
Ishnari: The guards are letting fans with glass bottles and now KFC into the building? They're supposed to be buying XHF's official fried potato snacks!
Carlos: They're eating those fried potatoes is the problem.
He grabs GD now who is on the floor holding his neck and back. Harry pulls GD to his feet and punches him before sending him back first into the steel steps. The steps dont budge. Harry now grabs GD by the back of the head and slams his face on the steps twice. On the third time GD puts his hands on the steps out of desperation and turns and drops Harry onto the steps with a drop toehold. He tries to roll Harry into the ring but Harry holds on so GD fires him across to the other barricade. Both men are stunned. After a few seconds GD is the first moving and goes to Harry but Harry is ready and locks a bearhug on before charging and driving GD back and neck first into the steel ring post. Harry now steps back and repeats it but by now the ref is fed up and his count is at seven since he gave them time to fight but is now angry with Harry. Harry rolls GD into the ring and climbs in himself. GD is favoring his back and neck heavily. Harry tries a pin. 1 . . . 2 . . . shoulder up. Harry seems angry but knows not to let up. He starts stomping on Gravediggers back. GD is in pain now. Harry locks in a camel clutch. GD refuses to give in and now pushes up and dives out to the ropes. Harry breaks the hold and kicks him as GD pulls to the ropes. Harry is trying to not just win but take GD out of the rumble as well. Harry now goes to the apron and drops an elbow on the head of GD while his neck is on the bottom rope. GD rolls into the ring in extreme pain. Harry taunts to the crowd and then climbs back into the ring. He picks up GD and hits a series of clubs to the back before picking him up and hitting a hellacious powerbomb, which he slides into a pin. 1 . . . 2 . . . kick out. GD wont quit. Harry now goes up top looking for a leg drop but GD uses all his energy to lunge to the ropes dropping Harry into a VERY uncomfortable position on the ropes. Harry is left sitting there as GD slowly moves to his feet and hurls him off the ropes. He leans in the corner taking time to recover. Harry is now favoring his back as GD locks in the Breaking Point. Harry is quick to pull him to the ropes. GD breaks the hold and stomps him until the ref backs him off. GD is starting to get his second wind here as Harry stands up right into a dropkick. Then another, and a third. Now Harry stands into a kick to the gut as GD unleashes the Shattered Soul slamming Harry right on his face. GD covers. 1 . . . 2 . . . foot on the bottom rope.
Carlos: Come on Gravedigger, don't cover Harry when he's less than a foot away from the ropes. Pull him into the center of the ring when you hit a big move, THEN cover him.
Ishnari: Professionals like me worldwide are GRIMACING at that lack of concentration.
Harry shows his experience in knowing his ring presence. GD stands up taunting to the fans. GD chants start up as Harry tries to stand as GD stalks him. GD hits a huge kick on the back of Harry who falls down again. GD runs off the ropes and hits a huge leg drop. He gets on Harry and starts punching him hard in the face drawing blood but the ref warns about the closed fist. GD backs off now but as the ref warns him Harry lifts a foot and hits the low blow again on GD who falls to his knees. Now its Harry who takes control. He stands up a little groggy and starts punching GD. He now whips GD off the ropes but GD ducks a clothesline but on the return Harry catches him by the throat and lifts him. He hits one of his signature moves, the running choke bomb. GD bounces up arching the back in pain. Harry is too wiped out to make a cover though. They both stay down. The ref counts. 1! 2! 3! The fans start to cheer for GD to get up. 4! Neither man has moved. 5! 6! GD is still down as Harry starts to move. 7! Harry pushes up to his hands and knees and crawls forward. 8! Harry falls on GD making a pin. One . . . Two . . . Thr-NO! GD grabs the bottom rope at the last second. Harry looks over and uses all his energy to knock the hand off. One . . . Two . . . now GD rolls the shoulder breaking the count.
Carlos: Gravedigger almost lost the X*Crown twice there.
Ishnari: Can you imagine if Harry won this? He would be wearing all the belts on his fingers like rings!
Carlos: And the XHF will be in fear with Harry holding one of the top spots in the company.
Harry is mad and slowly brings himself to his feet. He wants to end it and be the champion. He kicks GD and goes for a Roll the Dice but GD reverses it into a Vertebreaker. Both men are down again. 1! 2! The fans chant again for GD. 3! 4! GD is the first moving this time. 5! Harry is now moving but holding his back. GD is holding his neck. 6! GD is all the way up and Harry is too. GD fires a punch. Harry staggers back two steps then moves forward with a punch of his own. GD does the same thing. They repeat this for about 6 punches before GD kicks Harry and goes for a Sky High but Harry reverses it into a DDT. Harry rolls to his hands and knees, then all the way up. Harry knees GD and then clubs him on the neck and stomps him. Harry taunts to the crowd as he locks in a sharpshooter. GD is riving in pain. He cant move Harry. He is fighting it with all his might. The KFC chants start up again. Harry this time wont relent. GD wont tap. He continues fighting. He finally starts pulling Harry to the ropes but as he gets there Harry moves him back to the center of the ring. GD is fading fast here as Harry can feel the win coming. GD stops fighting. The ref lifts the hand, it falls to the mat. He lifts it again with the same result. The third time it stays up though and GD starts drawing strength from the crowd. He pulls Harry again. This time when Harry stands to move him GD is able to roll halfway and spin Harry off and send him to the mat. Harry stands but GD uses all he has to spring off the ropes with a diving heel kick. Harry stands but GD goes behind with a Judgment Slam.
Carlos: Judgment Slam! Why Harry just stood there is a mystery to me though.
Ishnari: The sharpshooter is no use against Harry. If you want to get the tap you have to immobilize him, because just pain alone won't cut it - he likes it!
GD moves to his feet and starts getting the crowd pumped up. Harry is slowly up and sends a punch but GD blocks it and sends one back. Harry tries again with the same results. GD sends more fists to the face and then hooks Harry and hits a DDT. He pins. 1 . . . 2 . . . kick out by Harry. Harry rolls and GD drops an elbow. He repeats it but Harry moves and GD bounces up holding his arm. Harry hits three quick forearm shots to the head and picks up GD with a falling powerslam. Harry taunts to the fans as they boo him ferociously. He picks up GD and hits a scoop slam. He follows it with a leg drop. Harry laughs and picks up GD. But GD hooks him and puts both of them down with a hard jaw crusher. GD is still slow to stand and favors that neck. He picks Harry up but Harry hits a clothesline. He walks over to the ropes and taunts. He goes up top but when he turns GD is there already and punches him in the gut twice. He sets him up on the top and hooks the arms but Harry wont come off the top to complete the Free Fall. Harry pulls out GDs legs but holds onto them. GD falls hanging from his legs, which Harry moves to get the waist lock. He steps up and leaps off with a top rope Hangmans DDT. Gravedigger lands on his neck, which bends an unnatural way, and he falls limp across the ring as Harry falls back from the force holding his back. Both men are down now. 1! 2! 3! No movement from GD who may be out cold or worse. He is barely breathing. Harry is recovering. 4! 5! Harry rolls over and starts crawling. 6! Harry reaches GD. 7! He rolls GD over. 8! He falls down. 9! Finally Harry hooks the leg for the One . . . Two . . . Thr-NO! Gravedigger somehow comes to life and rolls all the way over to his stomach to stop the pin. Harry is fed up and calls for it to end. He picks up GD and sets up for the Roll the Dice.
Carlos: Here comes the end for Gravedigger!
Harry is set for the roll the dice but Gravedigger uses all his strength to straighten up and break the hold. He now sends three quick kicks to Harry who returns with a hard clothesline bringing GD to the corner. Harry brings him up for a superplex. GD holds the ropes and Harry cant get him down. GD hits him in the neck and locks him by both arms and leaps up with a huge Free Fall. Both men are down. The ref counts and gets to seven before GD stands up. Harry is still moving and is under the ropes. GD tries to drag him but Harry kicks him off and goes for a Hangmans DDT but is really hurting and breaks the hold grabbing his back. GD now kicks him and hits a Sky High leaving both men clearly unconscious but GDs arm still hooked over the chest of Harry from the move. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3!
Winner and still X*Crown Champion: Gravedigger
Carlos: GRAVEDIGGER, GRAVEDIGGER! As of this moment, Gravedigger is going into his first Night Of Champions with the X*Crown!
Ishnari: If he last until then, of course. He's even in the rumble match tonight he could go into the main event with the X*Crown!
Carlos: Man that would be something special huh? Your first Night Of Champions and you're walking in with the two biggest titles in the federation.
All of the lights begin to flicker out, as the music is playing over the PA system. Blue lights flash around the crowd as they are cheering with the voice coming in. Cameras are looking through the crowd, trying to see William, but he remains sitting near the back of the crowd. Fans in that spot notice him, and begin cheering, as he now stands up. William is standing up with his Singapore cane raised high into the air. Fans are cheering, as he high-fives some of the fans with his other hand. He lowers the Singapore cane, and start to walk down through the audience, holding out his right hand to high-five the fans on his way. The Singapore cane hangs down in his left hand, as he is looking in the ring, with a smirk across his face. He is now standing on the barricade, looking out at the fans. He raises the Singapore cane high into the air, with a huge pop from the crowd as it is in the air. Blue pyros are shooting off from all turnbuckles, as the lights now just seem to be a little faded, able to see the majority of the arena by now. He steps off the barricade, lowering the Singapore cane, and slides underneath the bottom rope. He stands on the second-rope, hanging He walks slowly over to a turnbuckle, raising the singapore cane in the air, as blue pyro shoots out from just this turnbuckle. He walks across to the other side, where he again raises the Singapore cane in the air. He walks over to the third one, as the chorus comes in again, and raises the singapore cane in the air for a third time, but this time all four of the turnbuckles shoot out the blue pyro. Lights flicker a little, and finally go back to normal, with the blue lights slowly changing back to normal. The final turnbuckle that he raised the Singapore cane in front of, he is now sitting on, waiting for the match to get started.
Carlos: And this is people, this is the match that will reveal who will walk into the main event of Night Of Champions III as XHF Champion, who will be the last man standing...we'll have to wait and see. Who do you think will win this Ish?
Ishnari: A lot of people are saying Williams Spencer, and Spencer is on good form n'all but I think Last Man Standing was completely the wrong choice of stip for him. This is Reeshi's territory.
Carlos: Yeah, I agree. Reeshi's first pay per view title defense during this current reign was actually in a Last Man Standing Match, last September at Breaking Point against Raven.
The lights go completely out, many of the fans have lighters, lazer pens, etc and now have them on. Suddenly the screen turns on with a sea of static. The beginning of Burn to Burn by Static-X hits the speakers. The music takes a pause as nothing but a deep, slow voice is heard reciting the beginning of the song.
"Static in sound...
Uncurable
You plant the seed...
You feel the need"
A loud and booming scream is heard as pyro goes off at the top of the ramp, the ball of fire followed by the billowing smoke, first thing to be seen is the shiny XHF Title, and through it all, out walks Reeshi, revealing that very title over his shoulder. Reeshi is greeted with the boos from the fans, he takes it all in, ignoring every one of them with the exception of one where he stops along the side of the entranceway and taunts the fan. Once down the ramp Reeshi reaches the ring and slides under the bottom rope. He walks to the far side and climbs the turnbuckle, raising both arms, the XHF Title in one hand, into the air, showboating to hate filled fans. Reeshi steps down and stands in the middle of the ring, adjusting the title on his shoulder, giving it a pat here or there, letting everybody know that the title belongs to him.
Ishnari: Is it just another challenger for Reeshi?
Carlos: Maybe Ish...maybe...
XHF Championship
Last Man Standing Match
Reeshi vs. William Spencer
Reeshi and William Spencer waste no time to fight, as both men begin throwing lefts and rights at each other. Reeshi gets the advantage early on, as he lifts a knee right into the stomach of William Spencer. Reeshi pushes William into the ropes and grabs his arm and goes to throw him into the ropes, but Spencer reverses. William Spencer goes for a clothesline but Reeshi ducks, and when William Spencer turns around and Reeshi bounces against the ropes, Spencer lifts a knee up, driving it right into Reeshis stomach! Reeshi falls to his knees holding his stomach, and William Spencer runs towards the ropes and on the return lifts his foot up, smashing it against the face of Reeshi. Reeshi falls to the mat holding his face, as William Spencer goes to the outside. Spencer searches under the ring for objects, as he pulls out a steel chair. He finds one and slides it into the ring, but continues to look under the ring, and pulls out another chair! William then pulls out a third chair, and then the fourth! As William Spencer is doing this Reeshi is making his way up, and by the sixth chair thrown into the ring, William Spencer slides in. Spencer stands up and attempts to charge at Reeshi, but Reeshi smacks him across the head with a steel chair! William Spencer falls to the mat holding his head, as Reeshi continues to assault him with steel chairshots to the ribs. Reeshi throws the chair down and screams at the referee to count, as the referee does. The referee only counts up to three when William Spencer crawls to the ropes and pulls himself up. William Spencer is at his knees when Reeshi comes from behind and forearms William Spencer in the back.
Carlos: Earlier in the match Reeshi took William Spencer down, Reeshi seems to have taken an earlier advantage.
Reeshi grabs William Spencer and lifts him up and attempts to toss him into the ropes, but William holds himself in position and Reeshi pulls him back, right up to his shoulders. Reeshi taunts for the Oreeshinator, but William Spencer slides off and goes behind Reeshi, and grabs him in a full nelson. Reeshi tries to struggle out, but William Spencer lifts him up, and drives him down into a steel chair with a full nelson slam! Reeshi hits the chair hard and holds his neck, as William Spencer falls in a sitting position, holding his arms in the air. The crowd cheers for Spencer, as he stands up to his feet. The referee starts the count, as William Spencer grabs one of the man steel chairs that are in the ring, and sets it on the top turnbuckle. William Spencer goes to the apron and climbs up to the top rope, and grabs the steel chair. Reeshi climbs up to his feet at the count of six, and once he turns towards William Spencer, William Spencer leaps off the top rope and crashes the steel chair against Reeshis headbut Reeshi doesnt go down! Reeshi staggers back but doesnt go down which shocks William Spencer. Spencer spits at Reeshi and then bounces against the ropes, and smashes the chair against Reeshis head, and Reeshi falls to his knees! Reeshi is groggy as William Spencer stands over him and drops the chair down. William applies a front facelock on Reeshi and brings him up to his feet, and drives him face first into the steel chair with a DDT! The camera zooms in to see Reeshis face, and it is shown that he is bleeding from the forehead!
Carlos: And William Spencer bloodies Reeshi! This early in the match William Spencer might have a clear-cut advantage as this match goes on, as Reeshi will lose blood each second longer this match goes on.
William Spencer stands up and taunts to the crowd, as the referee begins a ten count. The referee gets up to the count of eight when Reeshi finally gets to his feet, with the blood trickling down his face. William Spencer walks over to Reeshi and grabs him, before giving him a forearm. William gives Reeshi multiple forearms into the ropes, and then runs across the opposite side of the ring. William Spencer goes to clothesline Reeshi over the top rope, but Reeshi bends over and back body drops Spencer over the top rope, crashing into the padding. Reeshi falls to the mat and rolls out of the ring, landing on his feet. William Spencer is on his hands and knees pushing himself up, when Reeshi runs and drives a foot right across the head of William Spencer. William falls to the mat and holds his head, as Reeshi then walks over to the ring steps. Reeshi grabs the ring steps and lifts them up, and turns towards William Spencer. William Spencer pushes himself all the way up and when he turns around to face his opponent, Reeshi drives the ring steps right between the eyes of William Spencer! William Spencer falls right against the padding, lying there in pain. Reeshi stands over William Spencer and lifts the ring steps over his head, and drives them right into the chest of William Spencer! William Spencer cries out in pain, but Reeshi continues driving the ring steps into the chest of William Spencer! When satisfied Reeshi throws the ring steps against the ring and screams at the referee to count. The referee starts the count and the crowd boos, as Reeshi continues to trash talk William Spencer as he stands over him. By the count of five Reeshi gets right in the face of William Spencer and screams at him, but by the count of six William Spencer begins moving! Reeshi is irate by this and he lifts up William Spencer, and places him right on his shoulder. Reeshi runs towards the railing and pushes William Spencer off, driving him throat first into the railing! William Spencer bounces off right to his feet, and Reeshi knocks him down with a big boot against the face.
Carlos: And William Spencer just been branded with Reeshis big boot!
Reeshi stands over William again and tells him that it isnt over, as he grabs William Spencer by the hair. Reeshi begins to lift Spencer up to his feet, but Spencer begins driving fists into his stomach, until finally giving him a low blow! Reeshi holds his groin and releases William Spencer, as Spencer climbs up to his feet and places Reeshi between his legs. William Spencer lifts Reeshi up in a piledriver position, and drives him head first into the padding! Reeshi gets in a fettle position holding his head, as William Spencer is sitting down in control of the match again! Reeshi falls to the padding holding his head, as William Spencer stands up. He uses the apron to help keep himself up, as he walks around the ring, and picks up his singapore cane! William Spencer holds the cane up taunting to the crowd, as Reeshi begins climbing to his feet. Once Reeshi is all the way to his feet William Spencer swings the singapore cane, and it smacks across Reeshis skull! Reeshi just drops down, and William Spencer continues the assault on Reeshi with singapore cane shots to the back! After each shot Reeshi screams in pain, and after each shot William Spencers shots get harder and harder until the cane finally breaks in half! Reeshi lies on the padding in pain, and William Spencer nudges him in the head with his foot, and the referee starts a ten count. As the referee is making the count William Spencer is going under the ring, and pulls out a table! He lifts the table up over his head and slides it into the ring, and Reeshi climbs up to his feet at the count of eight. William Spencer knees Reeshi in the stomach and rolls him into the ring, and then follows. William Spencer goes and picks up the table he used earlier, and sets it up in the center of the ring. Reeshi begins climbing up to his feet and William Spencer kicks him in the stomach, bending him over. William Spencer places Reeshi between his legs and taunts for a powerbomb through the table, but when he goes to lift Reeshi up Reeshi sends a huge punch to the face, knocking William Spencer down! Reeshi climbs up to his feet almost immediately and grabs William Spencer by the head and lifts up, and knees him in the chest. William Spencer falls to his knees holding his chest, as Reeshi grabs the table and takes its legs out and lifts it up, and smacks William Spencer in the back of the head with it!
Carlos: Sweet Jesus that has to hurt. I mean, getting hit in the head with anything hurts, but with a table it has to hurt a lotyeah.
William Spencer falls face first into the mat motionless, as Reeshi throws down the table to the floor. Reeshi goes towards the pile of steel chairs earlier in the back and picks one up, and places it on William Spencers head. He goes and picks up another one, and sets it on top of that chair! The bloody Reeshi holds his arm up in the air taunting the crowd, and then goes towards the corner. He has his back faced the crowd, as he grabs on to the top rope, and pushes himself up onto the second rope. Reeshi stands on the second turnbuckle and flips off the crowd, and then flies off and drives a legdrop against the steel chairs smashing against William Spencers skull! Reeshi holds his leg in pain, but sees that William Spencer isnt moving. Reeshi crawls to the ropes and uses them to pull himself up, as the referee begins an eight count. Reeshi has a smile on his face as he sees William Spencer not moving at the count of five, but when the referee counts to eight William Spencer is pushing himself up! Reeshi is irate as he sees William Spencer up before the count of ten, as he walks over and punches Spencer right across the face. Spencer is busted open from that punch, but retaliates with a punch of his own. Reeshi, the stronger one of the two at the time, gets the advantage by getting two punches in, and then grabbing Spencer in a front facelock. Reeshi throws William Spencers arm against the back of his neck and then grabs him by the belt buckle and lifts him up for a suplex, but keeps him there! The blood is rushing to William Spencers head, and then drops him, driving him spine first into the steel chairs! William Spencer screams in pain as Reeshi is laughing, enjoying the pain his opponent is suffering.
Carlos: And that man is sick. Ive never seen in my life somebody laugh at somebody who is riving in pain. Well, I guess thats what separates him from everybody else, and what makes him XHF Champion.
Reeshi stands up and grabs William Spencer by the hair and lifts him up, and wraps his arms around his back, applying a bearhug. All the work on the back seems to be paying off, as William Spencer is in pain from the bearhug. Reeshi shakes William Spencer likes a rag doll, and William Spencer begins to fade away. Spencer falls to his knees staring up at Reeshi, and Reeshi is screaming at William Spencer, telling him to go down. Spencer drops his head and Reeshi releases the move, and waits for the referee to start the ten count. Reeshi turns to the crowd and begins counting with the referee, as William Spencer looks out on the mat. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-William Spencer begins moving, which shocks the hell out of Reeshi! Reeshi walks towards William Spencer and begins pounding on him, trying to keep him all the way down. Reeshi lifts Spencer up and whips him into the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but William Spencer ducks and turns Reeshi around and goes for a DDT, but Reeshi grabs onto his waist and lifts him up and slams him with a northern lights suplex! Reeshi walks up to the table he threw down earlier and sets it up in the center of the ring, and then goes to pick up William Spencer, but Spencer gives him a low blow! Reeshi bends over and William Spencer shoves Reeshi on top of the table, and goes over to the apron. William Spencer climbs up to the nearest turnbuckle and climbs up all the way to the top and doesnt waste his time and leaps off the top turnbuckle and drives Reeshi through the table with the Pain and Suffer!
Carlos: And Reeshi goes through the table! Come on Spencer, you just capitalized and now you can win this thing right here if you just get up!
William Spencer and Reeshi both lay on the broken pieces of table, as the crowd is on their feet cheering for William Spencer to get up to his feet first. Both men seem to be down as the referee executes a count, and both men seem out. By the count of nine both men finally make it to their feet, and begin trading blows, with Reeshi getting the advantage with a kick to the stomach. Reeshi whips William Spencer into the ropes, but on the return William Spencer knocks Reeshi down with a hellacious Final Life! Reeshi falls to the mat, as William Spencer stands dominate over Reeshi. William Spencer sees that an opportunity to wind this match is in his way, as he picks up all the chairs that he used earlier, and places them near a corner. William Spencer goes over and grabs Reeshi up to his feet, and places him on the top turnbuckle. Spencer punches Reeshi in the face and climbs up to the top rope, and applies a front facelock on, and hooks one of the legs. William Spencer sets Reeshi up for the Endless Life, but Reeshi wont be pulled off! He gets his leg unhooked and gets the front facelock off, and punches William Spencer in the face, blood on Reeshis fist. Reeshi bends William Spencer over to his side and hooks both of his arms, and looks around, before jumping off the top rope and driving William Spencer face first into all of the steel chairs with a Painkiller!
Carlos: HOLY SWEET MOTHER OF GOD THAT WAS MOTHER FUCKING GREAT!
Both men are down, as they both crashed against the steel chairs. 1-both men are down, 2-both men are still down, 3-both men still down, nobody moving, 4-no man is moving, both Reeshi and William Spencer lie on the steel chairs motionless, 5-still no movement, 6-still no movement from either man, 7-still no movement, 8-Reeshi finally gets moving, as he grabs onto the ropes, 9-Reeshi is half way up, 10-Reeshi makes it all the way to his feet, retaining the XHF Championship!
Winner and still the XHF Champion: Reeshi
Carlos: And Reeshi makes history, as he is main eventing Night Of Champions for the second straight year in a row!
Ishnari: NOC III starts right here. We know that Reeshi will be there.
Reeshi stands on his feet looking down at William Spencer, as the ring announcer hands Reeshi his XHF Championship. Reeshi places it on his shoulder, and spits on William Spencer, having won this hellacious battle. Reeshi holds both of his arms up, and mouths the words Night Of Champions III, before heading out of the ring, and all the way to the back.
Carlos: That's a tough man there...the winner of The Rumble is going to have a very hard time to beat him at Night Of Champions.
Ishnari: As always, and that Rumble is RIGHT NOW.
All the lights black out, as the fans are looking around with wonder. Fire is shooting out from the stage, with a ring of fire at one of the sides. The music begins playing. A small section in the circle of fire raises, a figure. Holding a goblet in his hands, as he has a sinister smile revealing fangs. As he comes to the top, and it stops, fans are cheering slightly, with him standing on the steel steps. He begins to take a drink from the goblet, and with the liquid in his mouth, he spits a mist of blood out at the fans. Cheer's to begin echoing at this, as he gets a wicked smile, and hands the goblet to one of the XHF employee's at ringside. He steps through the middle ropes, and instantly gets on the second rope, looking out at the fans waiting for the bell to sound
Carlos: And Gangrel has drawn the unlucky number one! Oh, for those of you people at home Ishnari went to the back to get ready for this match, so a great man here accompanies me, 2003 Rumble Winner...SCORPION!
Scorpion: Yes it's me.
The stage lights turn to an emerald green as Three Doors Down's "Kryptonite" begins to play over the speakers. As the lights green lights flicker the curtain is thrown back and Kris Quake walks out. Kris Quake holds his arms out to show off his bare chest. He then spins around as Miss Style comes through the curtain and joins Kris on the ramp. Kris then starts heading for the ring mocking the ringside fans as he does. Kris slowly walks up the steps then springs over the top rope into the ring and spins around to the middle of the ring with his arms once again spread as Miss Style climbs the ring steps and stands behind him. Kris Quake then drops to one knee in front of Miss Style and points one hand in the air as two pyros shoot from the ring to the roof behind him.
Carlos: And one half of the Tag Team champions, Kris Quake! Oh man these two are going to have a bumpy ride to win this one entering number one and two.
Scorpion: Two hot and rising stars starting this off, to bad for them neither of them are me.
Carlos: Cocky are we huh?
Scorpion: No, confident. Neither of these guys are as established as me.
Rumble Match
Unknown Number of Participants
Winner challenges for the XHF title in the main even of Night of Champions III
The ring announcer reads out the rules of the Rumble match with both competitors stood in opposite corners. After the announcement has ended there is a quiet pause as the ring is emptied of unwanted persons and equipment, before the bell rings and the crowd roars. Quake paces up and down with Gangrel advancing on him. Gangrel darts in with a right hand, blocked. Quake hits a smack to the mouth and leans Gangrel off the ropes for a whip. Quake bends over for a back body drop but the returning Gangrel skids to a halt, grabs Quakes neck and forces him down to the mat. While Quake is down Gangrel bounces off the ropes, hitting his trademark elbow drop. Gangrel sits up smiling to himself, as Quake uses the ropes to climb back up to feet. A surprise clothesline teases eliminating Quake but Kris holds on. Gangrel resorts to pressuring forearms trying to force Quake over, but he gives up after a few stomps to the leg.
Carlos: Gangrel shouldn't stop, he has him ready to go over! He blew a big chance there stopping the attempt to throw him over the top.
Scorpion: First time mistake. He keeps this up he wont take anyone out.
BUZZ Chris Williams joins the fight, sliding into the ring and walking into a double superkick. Quake and Gangrel double team him, picking him up and throwing him over the top. Williams lands on the apron and performs a springboard crossbody, taking his attackers down. Williams hits a somersault senton onto Quake and hooks in the single crab. He wrenches it in after finding his footing and managing to hook his knee around the head. Gangrel comes in with a kick to the stomach, and lays Williams out with the Implant DDT. Instead of picking on Williams Gangrel goes for Quake and flings him towards the outside, but he can only get him to fall through the middle ropes.
Carlos: Chris Williams returns! Gangrel goes through the middle rope, he's still in but Chris Williams returns!
BUZZ It is the return of Raven! Spinning wheel kick form Williams takes Gangrel down, but he gets up into a Raven clothesline. Gangrel and Raven say nothing towards each other, but go to work together on Williams. Williams holds onto the ring ropes and the duo stomp him. Quake climbs up from the outside up to the top rope and perches there waiting for an opportunity. It comes for him when Raven turns around and eats the Quake 1 Somersault Neckbreaker. Quake rolls up to his feet and runs off the ropes in front of him, timing it perfectly so that his flying clothesline on the return connected with Gangrel turning at the sound of the bump. Quake climbs so that he is sitting in the turnbuckle over a crouching Gangrel, when Williams uses Gangrel as a stepping-stone to launch himself at Quake, eliminating them both!
Scorpion: Quake got away with one high risk, but you can never do it twice, and Williams is still an idiot.
BUZZ Jonathon Dark! He rushes in with high middle kicks to Gangrel and a rolling back fist to Raven, but is soon overcome by brute force as his opponents hammer into his back with clenched fists. They pick up Dark and reach back to throw him over the top rope but Dark maneuvers himself so that he travels through the middle ropes. Raven grabs Gangrel by the back of the neck and tries to throw him over but Gangrel has his hands planted firmly on the top rope. The camera zooms in on an angered Gangrel as he turns around. He shoves Raven into the opposite ropes but he comes back with a running knee to the face. Raven picks up Gangrel and sets up for the Evenflow DDT but Gangrel shoves him off. Gangrel gets a boot up to the stomach and tries for the Implant DDT but he doesn't get that either. Gangrel bounces off the ropes, swings with a clothesline, misses, turns around and eats Evenflow!
Carlos: Evenflow DDT, sweet Jesus this Rumble is already great!
BUZZ James Mueller runs out, and joins the action along with Jonathon Dark re-entering the ring. Jonathon Dark hits a drop toe takedown from behind before Mueller can reach Raven. Dark gets the side headlock but a fast Mueller drops him off with a backdrop. Mueller goes for the chop, but Dark easily counters and nails a chopping strike of his own on Mueller's neck. Mueller goes down fast and looks to be seriously hurt but Dark cannot lift the dead weight. Meanwhile Raven has Gangrel leaning back into the ropes and is pulling up his legs to try and force him over. Gangrel manages to get out of the situation by nailing a forearm into Raven's head. As Mueller cannot be moved Dark attains a front mount and delivers strikes. Mueller is able to raise his forearms to block any head attacks.
Carlos: Very smart move by Mueller, if he keeps that up he might actually win this one.
Scorpion: I seriously doubt his abilities; I mean Goldberg trained him.
Carlos: But you have to remember he beat Goldberg's ass not too long ago.
Scorpion: Tomato, Tomato, he still sucks.
BUZZ Death Trap runs into the ring. He travels over to Raven and Gangrel, lifts up Ravens feet causing both him and Gangrel to tip over the top. Game over for them. He runs back to the other side of the ring, connecting with a diving clothesline on Dark. Dark rolls off of Mueller to the side of the ring, kicking out at Death Trap. Death Trap gets the better of Dark with falling hammer elbow drops. Dark is brought to his feet, lent against the rope and whipped. A back elbow takes him down to the mat, and Death Trap is quick to bring him back up. Death Trap hooks Dark's arm and tries for the hiptoss over the top, but Dark stops the throw with a weak middle kick. Front facelock by Dark is used to move Death Trap back into the center of the ring, where it is turned into a snap suplex. Mueller jumps Dark with a double leg takedown and tries for mounted punches. Death Trap sees an opportunity and lifts up Mueller with a rear waistlock, using impressive strength to keep him held and carry him to the ropes. Mueller is dropped stomach first over the top rope, but bounces inside the ring instead of out.
Carlos: Mueller is still alive!
Scorpion: But it's all over for Gangrel and Raven.
BUZZ Apollyon time! He runs into the ring launching a big boot towards Death Trap. Death Trap dodges and turns around hitting a few right hands on his attacker. He darts behind with the rear waistlock but Apollyon brushes him off into the ropes. Death Trap returns and goes to jump over a leaning Apollyon, but is caught and dumped into the canvas. Dark and Mueller exchange waistlocks. Mueller hits a backdrop and holds on to the waist. They both struggle to get to their feet. Dark reaches for the ropes to get some leverage to break the hold but Mueller uses the motion to roll around him and backdrop him clean out of the ring for the elimination. After a short celebration Mueller runs at Apollyon, but gets taken down with a surprise big boot.
Carlos: Ah...cockiness ruined him.
Scorpion: At least he is still in there, Dark looks to be a bit upset with his performance.
Carlos: I thought he did pretty well considering who he was in the ring with.
BUZZ Xavior is here. He becomes part of what becomes a three on one attack in the ring on Apollyon. Apollyon swings with a desperation spinning backfirst, causing all around him to jump away. They think twice about starting another group attack. They look at each other and run towards Apollyon, but Death Trap and Mueller stop at the last second, leaving Xavior running into a throw over the ropes and nearly an elimination. Death Trap jumps onto Apollyon applying his self-titled Dragon Sleeper. The hold is held on tight leaving Apollyon with little option but to go to ground and minimizes the damage. Mueller starts exchanging strikes with Xavior who has returned to the inside. Xavior hits a club to the back of the head and grabs a front facelock. Mueller gets the front waistlock and lifts to get out of it before trying to tip Xavior over the edge with it. Xavior manages to get hold of the top rope with his feet and push away, hitting a high impact DDT on Mueller.
Carlos: Everybody is afraid of Apollyon, and I don't blame them. If that big guy was in the ring with me I'd run and hide!
Scorpion: That's because youre a pussy, I would take him right out.
Carlos: Well, you are what you eat they always say.
BUZZ Magnus. He enters the fight and slaps right hand after right hand towards Xavior. He gets his arms up for the Magnus Cutter but gets shoved away into a Mueller clothesline. Death Trap releases the hold on Apollyon, and stands over him wondering what to do next. He bends over to pick up Apollyon but Apollyon gets his hand up and grabs Death Trap's jaw, seemingly unaffected from the previous attack. Apollyon rises to his full height and stands over Death Trap. He throws Death Trap backwards towards the ropes. Death Trap manages to hand on, and only just avoids a big boot launched by Apollyon to follow up! Apollyon crotches himself over the top rope and before he can get off Death Trap starts firing shoulder blocks and elbows. Death Trap can't get enough force to shift Apollyon over so he steps up onto the bottom rope for some leverage. At this point Magnus comes from behind tipping them both over the top, but they both land on the apron and roll under the bottom rope for safety.
Carlos: Magnus and Death Trap almost got eliminated there.
Scorpion: That was a stupid move by both men.
BUZZ Prepare for Decoy! Decoy runs up the ramp and climbs a near turnbuckle. He jumps off with a middle dropkick, loosely connecting with Magnus, Apollyon and Death Trap. Magnus responds first and uses his size to bundle Decoy into the side of the ring. Decoy fights back too well to be eliminated so Magnus clubs him with forearms to the back and neck. Xavior is down in the corner as Mueller joins the attack on Death Trap with Apollyon. Apollyon controls Death Trap with a toe kick and lifts him for a powerbomb. James Mueller lets Death Trap's head rest on his shoulder, and then sits out as Apollyon shoves Death Trap down, making for a landing that is distressing to watch. Decoy manages to flip Magnus over with a headlock takedown. Magnus flips up out and to his feet.
Carlos: ...Woo!
BUZZ P-P-P-P-Platinum comes out. Decoy walks into a chop and is whipped into the ropes. On the return Magnus swings with a clothesline but Decoy ducks and continues to run, hitting a suicide dive through the ropes into Platinum! Decoy rolls into the side barricade as Platinum holds his head. Mueller runs into the back of Magnus who is leaning over the edge towards Decoy, but he manages to hang on and stay in the ring. Mueller raises Magnus's chin and hits an elbow to his chest. Magnus retreats into the turnbuckle. Mueller jumps to him with a flying clothesline but Magnus ducks under, turning around before climbing Mueller for the ten-strike. Mueller picks him up onto his shoulders and turns around to try and powerbomb him over the top, but Magnus holds on to Mueller's neck with his legs, threatening to take him over with him. Mueller is forced to release his grip and step away from the ropes, enabling Magnus to land on the apron and roll back in. Platinum and Decoy race into the ring before the next entrant comes out.
BUZZ Woo it's Gravedigger. Platinum goes for a flying head scissors but Decoy shoves him off, causing a face-first landing. He follows up with a dropkick to the head and Platinum rolls into the ropes. Decoy pulls him up and whips him off the ropes. Platinum leapfrogs his opponent on the return then halts, waiting for Decoy to turn around. Decoy does so and eats a spectacular overhead kick! Gravedigger has Apollyon in the turnbuckle and is making the most of the rumble rules by stomping his repeatedly and mercilessly. Xavior misses a swinging clothesline on Magnus but immediately responds by hitting a back elbow. He hooks in a front facelock and goes to front suplex him onto the top rope, but Magnus twists in mid air, grabbing a facelock, bouncing off the rope and landing inside the ring with a fantastical Magnus Cutter!
Carlos: Magnus Cutter!
Scorpion: Diamond Cutter!
BUZZ Daggerrrrrrrr. She enters the ring and helps Magnus eliminate Xavior with a dropkick. Magnus turns towards her and only just manages to brush off another dropkick. An aggressive leaping leg drop catches her in the head with the side of his boot. Apollyon shoves Gravedigger off of him with one huge shove. Gravedigger runs back at him in a fury and when Apollyon evades nearly eliminates himself Flair style. His legs fall back down onto Apollyon's shoulders but before he can be eliminated Gravedigger rolls forward, landing uncomfortably because of his size but pulling Apollyon over his head. He now finds himself tasting his own medicine as Apollyon begins to stomp him. Apollyon looks over his shoulder as Platinum runs up his back, flipping backwards with an improvised moonsault onto Decoy, but ignores it and continues to stomp.
Carlos: These two just broke up today and theyre already killing each other! Jesus the XHF is brutal.
Scorpion: Thats life kid, you cant trust anyone even if you are still partners.
BUZZ Who betta? Kanyon. He slides into the ring and connects with the Kanyon Cutter on Magnus. He celebrates with a 'who betta?' when Dagger jumps on his back with a sleeper. Kanyon grabs her legs and travels backwards, dumping her over the edge for the elimination. Mueller has joined in the attack on Gravedigger. Him and Apollyon have him hooked up for a double suplex to the outside, but a misjudging of distance means that Gravedigger bounces off the rope back over their heads for a double DDT! Gravedigger picks up Mueller and tries to throw him over the edge. Mueller hangs on, but Death Trap comes in for assistance. They grab a leg each and lift. Mueller reaches back and hooks his arms over the top rope, so when he is flipped over he hangs rather than falls. A short leap enables him to hit a dropkick to both of his attacker's leg by diving through the middle ropes.
Carlos: Dagger gets eliminated and James Mueller almost gets eliminated. Phew this is nerve racking.
BUZZ It's Sayge! Decoy bounces off the ropes into a picture perfect bicycle kick from Platinum. Platinum picks him up then places him down with a bodyslam. Checking that there is no one near his corner of the ring he shoots up the turnbuckle and launches himself with the Platinum Status phoenix splash. Apollyon comes out of nowhere, catching him in mid-flight. With Platinum held as if in a Canadian backbreaker Apollyon runs forward and throws him, making Platinum fly over the top rope and crash into the security wall. Sayge picks up the still-grounded Decoy and sets up for the Aeon underhook piledriver, but with a burst of strength Decoy manages to hook his legs around Sayge's head for an emergency rana.
Carlos: Platinum is eliminated!
Scorpion: Decoy a bit out of his normal style there
BUZZ Ace enters the fray. He leapfrogs over Sayge's back, landing on Decoy for an attempted rana but gets dumped on his head with a powerbomb. Decoy stands up and eats a European uppercut from Sayge. Magnus whips Chris Kanyon off the ropes. He bends over for the back body drop over the top but Kanyon reads it and connects with a boot to the jaw. Snapmare takedown by Kanyon. He wraps an arm around Magnus' neck for the rear chin lock, using it to bring him up to feet. He then puts an arm around his back and an arm under his leg for the backdrop lift, but Magnus has the awareness to hold onto the top rope to prevent being eliminated. Meanwhile another European uppercut from Sayge downs Ace onto his hands and knees. Decoy jumps up onto his back and uses the height to superkick Magnus over the top!
Carlos: Bye-bye Magnus!
Scorpion: Decoy is on a roll now
BUZZ Red Ember Man! He runs into the ring and meets a collar and elbow tie up with Gravedigger. Gravedigger immediately tries to simply to force REM over the top rope to back where he came from by using his strength to push. When he notices he is losing the battle REM lowers his arms to around the waist of Gravedigger and converts his own momentum into an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Gravedigger turns and lands on the apron clinging onto REM for his lifeline in the match. Met with the threat of elimination REM steps a foot onto the middle and bottom ropes and delivers a superplex taking Gravedigger back into the ring. Gravedigger sits up hurt but grateful. Ace connects with a dropkick to Gravedigger's face. Ace tries to pull Gravedigger up by his head but struggles and ends up eating DDT.
Carlos: Ouch, face eating mat is no fun.
BUZZ Bongo time! Bongo slides into the ring and throws an incoming James Mueller into the ropes. Mueller prepares well, bouncing off them and uses his momentum to down Bongo with an elbow smash. Mueller follows up with measured stomps to Bongo's face. Bongo is pulled up to feet and gripped in a side headlock, but he manages to escape by way of backdrop. Apollyon is resting in the corner, trying to get some breath back. Decoy charges at him but a sidekick meets him in the stomach, sending hum flying backwards. Decoy charges again, stopping just before contact could be made with the boot, then grabbing the leg and pushing it over the top rope.
Scorpion: Decoy is showing uncommon smarts in this match.
Carlos: I guess now that he and Platinum are no longer together he's ready to go on his own.
BUZZ It's Rat time you big bastard. Apollyon is straddled on the top rope as Decoy tries to force him over. Decoy isn't strong but his body is positioned beneath the leg making escape difficult. Ace joins in the effort as Apollyon looks in disbelief at what the juniors are doing to him. With one big burst of strength Apollyon pulls both of his legs back down, knocking down his two attackers. Decoy charges again and is met with a one-armed back body drop eliminating him. Rat Bastard makes a beeline towards Bongo and joins Mueller in beating him down in the turnbuckle. They take it in turns to strike him with stomps and elbows. Mueller brings him out of the turnbuckle and he is hooked up for a double suplex. Bongo is lifted vertically into the air and held to mock the crowd. REM appears from nowhere to take out the legs of Rat Bastard, enabling Bongo to drop down onto his feet and suplex Mueller.
Carlos: REM has Bongos back it seems.
Scorpion: Either that or he has it out for bastard. He will be taken care of if that's the case.
BUZZ Jake Johnson! With Rat Bastard in a daze Bongo puts him into a standing head scissors, and lifts for the Xtreme Edge. He turns to face the edge of the ring when Rat Bastard takes something out of his pocket and uses it to strike Bongo on the head. Bongo is struggling to keep balance when Death Trap shoves him over the top rope, taking Rat Bastard with him! Ace meets Johnson with a hurricanrana. Johnson flips out onto his feet and goes to the ropes. Ace goes to ground on the return, lifting up his legs for the monkey flip. Johnson jumps over and bounces off the opposite ropes. Ace leapfrogs over Johnson. Johnson turns around, grabbing a rear waistlock on Ace. He lifts for the German and Ace lands on his feet, instantly jumping again and catching Johnson with a reverse rana!
Carlos: Bastard and Bongo are out!
Scorpion: leave it to Bongo to screw himself and Rat
BUZZ Chris Benoit returns! Chris Benoit enters the ring and starts exchanging chops with Chris Kanyon. Kanyon loses out and retreats to the ropes. Benoit whips him off the opposite ropes and connects with a lucha style flying chop block on the return. Meanwhile Ace has just planted Jake Johnson with a tornado DDT. He climbs through the ropes onto the apron and flies with the double down springboard elbow drop, but misses. Johnson is quick to feet, and nails Ace with a step-up enziguri before his opponent can stand. He pulls his legs up over the turnbuckle for the split legged moonsault, but lands on knees. As he clutches his stomach Ace nails the Ace of Spades, before throwing him over the top. BUZZ Zakk Wylde is here. He jumps Chris Benoit from behind with clotheslines to the upper back. Benoit goes to his knees grabbing the nearest rope for stability. Wylde picks him up so that he is facing him and swings with another clothesline, but Benoit ducks and hits a German suplex. Benoit tries for the Crossface but Wylde rolls out of the ring to avoid it. Benoit leans over the edge of the ring to taunt him, giving Wylde the opportunity to snap his neck over the top rope, which he takes. Wylde dashes back in and tries to throw Benoit over but an ipponzei nearly does the same to Wylde. Benoit picks up his opponent and shoves him into the turnbuckle. Repeated chops reduce Wylde to a flinching wreck.
Carlos: Ouch, ouch, those chops hurt like a bitch.
BUZZ Zer0 is here! REM can be seen dealing elbow after elbow in a frantic rush to the head of Apollyon. Apollyon has to clutch his head with both hands to stop the buzzing pain, prompting REM to run off of the ropes and connect with an acrobatic scissors kick. The crowd reacts strongly to the sight of seeing Apollyon go down with one kick. With Apollyon reeling REM pulls him up and shoves him into the ropes. He pushes but doesn't get far before he is shoved backwards. He returns to the task, this time joined by Zer0, Mueller and Kanyon all seeing the chance for a kill. With the group's combined strength they get the giant teetering on the ropes, before going over and landing on the apron. Apollyon looks up to the ring to see four men bouncing off of the opposite ropes and flying towards him with dropkicks! All four connect, eliminating Apollyon in painful fashion.
Carlos: Team work takes down the big man!
Scorpion: Could have done that on my own.
Carlos: Sure, and I can shit elephants.
Scorpion: Did you watch last year? I did. Now I would love to see that elephant thing.
Carlos: That was Apollyon when he only had a Tag title reign under his belt, now he has two Phoenix title reigns. He's twice as tough as he was last year.
BUZZ Ishhhhnari. Ishnari slides into the ring and sits himself at the base of one of the turnbuckles, tying his arms amongst the bottom rope. Chris Benoit is still fighting with Zakk Wylde. A back fist by Wylde is blocked and Benoit pulls him down for the crossface. He has the arm scissored but Wylde scrambles towards the ropes and grabs the bottom one, but realizing this give him no advantage he rolls out of the ring. He once again taunts Benoit. Benoit avoids going near the ropes, and Zer0 slides in under the bottom rope hitting the Twilight DDT! Death Trap slaps the face of Sayge. They look at each other and Death Trap once again attacks with a thunderous clothesline. He whips Sayge into the ropes and hits a shoulder block. Sayge tips backwards as planned, but doesn't go over.
Carlos: My partner Ishnari makes his first Rumble appearancewoo!
Scorpion: And from the looks of things he wont be going anywhere anytime soon. Smart guy.
BUZZ Hardcore Monster Harry! Everyone in the ring sees Harrys presence. Ace runs at him but a shoulder barge in response sends him flying. Mueller's run is scooped into a powerslam, REM's run is met with a clothesline, Zer0's is met with a big boot and by the time Benoit is lifted upside down over Harry's shoulder after his run the rest of the group have learned a valuable lesson about running towards the guy. Chris Benoit is driven into the mat with a powerslam, and lifted back up onto Harry's shoulder in reverse fashion! Releasing Benoit for a moment Harry watches Benoit hold his back in pain before lifting him up with a double choke and delivering a huge running choke bomb throw over the top!
Carlos: Sweet damn that HAS to hurt like a bitch.
Scorpion: I have taken that move and it hurts, this man is a monster and is my pick to win this.
BUZZ Jeremy Lewis comes down the ramp passing Zakk Wylde traveling in the other direction, having been eliminated for absence from the ring. J.L concerns himself only with Harry. Harry turns to face J.L and has to take a series of middle kicks. He takes them without vocal complaint but retreats. Deceptive body language from Harry suckers J.L into moving closer, and a monstrous forearm from Harry damn near KOs J.L with Harry's first offensive move. J.L struggles to feet dazed and receives a spear-like double leg takedown. Now in J.Ls territory the grounded instinctively grabs the front facelock and the body scissors, incapacitating Hardcore Harry for now. BUZZ Feel the Rage! Rage runs into the ring intent on making an impact. REM meets him and goes for the side headlock but Rage elbows out and wastes no time in swinging the right hands. Driving him into the other side of the ring, Rage leans REM into the ropes but instead of whipping him he uses this for momentum to drive him into his knee. REM retreats to the corner when Rage starts the stompin'. Zer0 hooks up for the reverse DDT on Mueller but gets lifted up onto Mueller's shoulder. An unexpected collision with a recently-whipped Ace causes Zer0 to drop back down and be able to hit the move. He tries to lift up Mueller but gets sucked into a drop toehold and a following STF.
Carlos: Oh man, I love the STF.
Scorpion: Great move, surprising to see it from such a loser.
BUZZ Matt Hicks. Matt Hicks enters the ring and goes to Rage. REM has Rage hooked up for the third in his series of three German suplexes. Hicks arrives just in time to push Rage back to feet as he is thrown, before nailing a low blow and then a backdrop. REM finds himself experiencing dj vu as he feels a turnbuckle on the back of his head and the impact of stomping boots on his stomach. Ace is perched on the middle turnbuckle fighting off the attentions of Gravedigger. Instead of being near elimination as Gravedigger had hoped for Ace's height advantage only made it easier for him to fight back. A kick to the face sends Gravedigger backwards, and Ace hits the flying hurricanrana. Gravedigger stumbles back into the ropes, but goes to ground to avoid an elimination.
Carlos: Gravedigger is really stepping up in his first XHF Rumble match.
Scorpion: What are you talking about? He just nearly got ranaed out by a guy half his size.
Carlos: NEARLY. He's still in it and is one of the first ten competitors in this match.
Scorpion: I was number one last year Carlos and I won. He is nothing to me.
Carlos: You didn't have to face a competitor like Gravedigger last year, who can go through hell and back, shit on the devil's bed, and come back.
Scorpion: You are such a suck up, where is King when you need him.
BUZZ Winter Callous makes his Rumble debut. With an awesome display of strength Hardcore Harry lifts up J.L with the facelock applied. J.L releases the hold to prevent any throwing-related misfortunes. He again turns back to the middle kicks to fend off Harry. J.L steps up onto Harry's shoulder to pull him down by the arm, but Harry holds him up there. With a quick shift of feet J.L utilizes a victory roll takedown to escape. He runs into the ropes in front of him and returns with a clothesline, which is shrugged off by Harry. Harry points to the adjacent ropes and J.L turns towards them only to come back with a leg sweep. Harry gets up furious and charges at J.L. J.L ducks and flings Harry over the top rope, but Harry hangs on and steps back in. BUZZ Johnny Styler shows up! He sprints into the ring and walks into Winter Callous, who downs him with a clothesline. Styler gets back up and hits a dropsault square on the jaw of Callous. Callous stumbles backwards holding his face, eventually falling and being caught by the ropes when he goes down. Avoiding a springboard moonsault by Styler keeps him on his toes, and a somersault senton from himself gets him in control. Chris Kanyon travels over to the turnbuckle where REM is and joins in with Hicks and Rage at stomping him. After a few seconds Kanyon shows his true side by shoving Hicks out of the way and shoving Rage unexpectedly over the top rope! The usual mocking phrase of "Who betta?" drives Rage crazy prompting a barrage of foul-mouthed abuse going Kanyon's way. As Rage is yelling at Kanyon Matt Hicks tips Kanyon over the top!
Carlos: Rage gets eliminated by Kanyon and then Kanyon gets eliminated by Matt Hicks!
Scorpion: Another friend thrown over, if only I were in there I would avenge them both.
BUZZ! Mr. X comes out. A brawl has bust out between Kanyon and Rage, forcing XHF officials in to break them up. Kanyon is escorted out of the arena first with Rage being held behind to isolate them from each other. When Mr. X steps into the ring he meets a group of wrestlers targeting him like what happened with Apollyon. Mr. X picks up Sayge as if for a spinebuster but uses him as a human shield as he runs through the crowd of attackers. Once past the crowd he throws Sayge in a fallaway slam, catching the few remaining attackers and knocking them to the floor. Sayge can hardly stand so Mr. X helps him up, using the choking method. He turns around towards the side of the ring and Hardcore Harry grabs a bit of the throat for himself. The two giants lift up Sayge by the throat and through him to the outside, eliminating him.
Carlos: Damn, dont fuck with Mr. X and Harry.
Scorpion: There is a lot of beef in the ring right now, makes it difficult for the small guys.
BUZZ Minibadboy runs down the ramp. He steps through the ropes and sees Death Trap lying on the mat in front of him. He turns around, pulls himself onto the top rope for the moonsault and is shoved off by Zer0! Zer0 laughs at MBBs misfortune but has to react quickly to avoid elimination for himself when Ace moves onto him. Zer0 tries for the back body drop over the edge but Ace stops himself walking into it. However his momentum means that Ace clatters into Zer0 knees first. Gravedigger picks them both up and puts them in line for a double clothesline elimination. Gravedigger goes for it. Ace ducks, but the other arm hits Zer0, who flips over onto the apron. Gravedigger and Ace think the same and knock each other out with a double clothesline, setting it up nicely for Zer0 to hit them both with a slingshot senton!
Scorpion: A lot of action in the ring right now.
BUZZ Destruction! Destruction slides into the ring looking like he means business, but before he can get on with whatever business he has in mind he is jumped by Mueller from behind with a sleeper hold. Destruction instinctively falls backwards to try and dump Mueller over the top but Mueller hangs on so tight that the ropes propel him back onto Destruction, taking him down face-first. Mueller rolls Destruction onto his side and uses his heels to kick and dig into Destruction's abdomen. Jeremy Lewis, who has somehow managed to sit Hardcore Harry on his shoulders, draws the attentions of the crowd! A Maximum Effect Death Valley Driver drives Harry into the mat. J.L chooses not to try and eliminate him, being content just to know he is out of action for a while.
Carlos: Ah should have eliminated him there J.L, it can come back and haunt you.
Scorpion: Destruction, Destruction? Didn't I eliminate him last year?
Carlos: Yeah...didn't he beat you twice at back to back pay per views last year?
Scorpion: Carlos, what are we talking about here? The Rumble so lets get back to it.
BUZZ It's the good Velez, Charlie. Matt Hicks is fighting with Mr. X. Mr. X goes for the big boot but Hicks ducks under. Hicks goes for the snapmare but quickly changes his mind. Not quickly enough though as Mr. X throws him away with a devastating swing of his arm. Hicks stumbles away into the ropes, and is eliminated by Zer0! Zer0 taunts Hicks over the ropes and is eliminated by Ace, who in turn is eliminated by Johnny Styler! Styler turns around and is eliminated by J.L! The crowd roars in reaction to this mass exodus of talent from the ring, and J.L makes sure the chain does not continue by getting back into the center of the ring.
Carlos: VERY smart move by Jeremy Lewis. Hes my pick.
Scorpion: Mine too, to lose.
BUZZ Shadow Dragon!! He slides into the ring and meets an elbow from Charlie Velez. Velez goes straight for the half nelson suplex but Dragon isn't going to let him get that in, turning Velez around and kicking him in the spine. A 360 spin leads to a vicious kick to the side of Velez's arm. Dragon sets up for the Dragon Whip but is shoved away by Velez. Winter Callous jumps with a bionic elbow towards Mr. X, but the big man dodges to the side and catches him before drilling him with the DDX! Mr. X pauses for breath before bringing Callous back to feet and throwing him into the ropes. Callous goes over form the throw alone, but rolls back into the ring and clings onto the bottom rope to avoid a repeat, as Mr. X stomps away at him.
BUZZ Iceman slides down the ramp to the ring. Mueller is held with his arms behind his back by Destruction. Destruction is using this position to deliver headbutt after headbutt to Mueller's skull. Destruction pushes him into the ropes and Mueller burst back with a high-speed dropkick. Mueller puts his boot on Destruction's chest as if he was going for a cover as he poses to the crowd. Iceman comes in and shoves Mueller down with a shoulder barge. Mueller has to switch to defensive as the much fresher Iceman delivers elbow drop after elbow drop to Mueller's chest.
Scorpion: Once again Mueller's cockiness is causing him more trouble then good.
BUZZ The crowd stops to see who is coming out, but instead of music playing only a man in a suit with a microphone comes down the ramp.
Man: Ladies and gentlemen, I am proud to bring to you tonight's XHF Rumble special guest entrant!
A light buzz amongst the crowd starts up.
Man: Please welcome, Alfonso Ribeiro who you may know as Carlton from TV's Fresh Prince of Bal Air!
"This is the story all about how my life got twisted, turned upside down" starts as Carlton makes his way out to thunderous applause. The whole crowd sings along to the theme before the icon symbolizing the pulling power of Congo's millions Carlton himself signals that he wants to speak.
Carlton: Hi guys! I jus
He has to pause because he is being drowned out by 'dance dance' chants.
Carlton: Thank you! Now you fellas in the ring had better play nice. If you're nice to people - they'll be nice back! I'm sure we can all get along. Now, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking what is a handsome guy like me doing about to enter a ring full of fat, sweaty, uneducated bozos like these guys, but it really isn't a problem. Y'see, it's not unusual at all. It's not unusual to be loved by anyone
Cue purple curtains dropping across the entrance and a full Tom Jones backing band to enter on stage. A spotlight focuses on Carlton as he continues singing and yes, dancing.
Carlton It's not unusual to have fun with anyone, But when I see you hanging about with anyone, It's not unusual to see me cry, Oh I wanna' die - Hey big guy! Don't touch the bow tie!
The spotlight turns off, thankfully sparing the audience the sight of thirteen enraged fighting athletes pounding the piss out of an irritating rich bitch shortass.
Carlos: I love that song and that show! WHY DID YOU BEAT HIM UP WHY!?
Scorpion: This is not the WWE. This is wrestling NOT entertainment, thats why.
BUZZ The lights turn on as Icarus Krazy runs down to a ring that is full of violence again, as if the last minute was just a dream. An REM missile dropkick and an Ice Breaker from Iceman cause much suffering for James Mueller. Hardcore Harry is active again, and is tustling with Shadow Dragon. Dragon has found dropkicks to be effective, and Harry has no answer to a springboard version. Harry charges with a clothesline. Dragon ducks it, turns around and is surprised to see Harry jump onto the second rope and backflip over his head, catching a reverse facelock as he lands on his feet! Harry roars and drills in the Roll the Dice. As Harry looks around for another victim he finds one in the form of Mr. X.
Carlos: Oh manHarry and Mr. X, a match of bigguys.
Scorpion: This ought to be good, meanwhile Ishnari is still in his position...hmmm.
BUZZ Tara enters the ring. Mr. X and Harry exchange huge chops, with neither man letting the pain show. Harry takes to the ropes, bouncing off them with a shoulder barge that doesn't down Mr. X, but does move him. Mr. X comes back with a lariat that looks like it would kill a lesser man. They continue to exchange blows. Velez instantly targets Tara. A crossbody takes her down by surprise, and Velez follows up with the always-effective Dragon suplex. Icarus Krazy runs into Destruction. Krazy jumps onto Destruction but gets thrown off before he can hit the tornado DDT. Krazy ducks the clothesline and hits the backdrop. He tries to apply the cobra twist but gets lifted onto Destruction's shoulder.
Scorpion: What's that bastard Velez doing performing my move?
Carlos: I dont know, but it looks better when he does it.
Scorpion: If you care for your life you will nod your head and continue with the match.
Carlos: Hey I have Ishnari on my side, he'll mess you up big time.
Scorpion: The same guy in there clinging to the bottom rope? Get back to the match.
Carlos: Yeah, also the same guy who defended his United States title earlier tonight.
BUZZ Fury! A DDT from Tara drops Charlie Velez to the floor. She sets up for the Frostbite figure four leglock, but is shoved away by a Velez boot. Velez pounces on her again with high stomps. He grabs a front waistlock and drops her stomach first over the top rope. He takes a step back and uses the run up to eliminate her via literally kicking her ass. Fury tries to get the surprise elimination over Charlie, but it isn't going to happen. Shadow Dragon is laying the kick down on Iceman. With Iceman standing barely knowing where he is Shadow Dragon poses for the Dragon Whip backflip reverse DDT. He raises his arms and walks backwards for the move but the time spent posing was just enough for Death Trap to shove Iceman away with his foot and backdrop the incoming Dragon over the top rope and out.
Carlos: Dragons out!
Scorpion: How many people can be left in this thing. I am not getting paid by the hour out here.
Carlos: I don't even get paid in money. I get paid in Goya beans.
BUZZ Xtreme Warrior! He enters the ring and joins in an attack on Winter Callous by Fury. Fury sees Warrior coming and whips Callous headfirst into a Rebel Knee Lift! With Callous seemingly out of Fury and Warrior start making with the stomps. The attention of both cameras and crowd are attracted to the unmissable sight of Hardcore Harry eliminating Mr. X and himself with an awesome lariat! The two big men hit the floor with an audible thud. Warrior and Fury are playing with Callous, taking turns to hit jabs jolting him from one to the other. A double suplex is all that is needed to eliminate him from the contest. Warrior lifts Fury backdrop-style for another elimination but it is countered into a bulldog headlock takedown.
Carlos: Now that two big men are out the Rumble ring looks a lot bigger.
Scorpion: And there went my pick.
BUZZ The announcer makes his way out onto the ramp again, this time informing the crowd that there were no more Rumble entries, meaning that the winner is standing in the ring right now. J.L has had enough of Ishnari's evasion tactics and flies towards him with a dropkick. Ishnari gets his boots up to make for an uncomfortable collision for both men. J.L grabs Ishnari's right leg and pulls, ignoring strong strikes from the left. Ishnari is pulled free of the turnbuckle up to feet, hopping. A simple trip is needed to take him down again and J.L follows up with a forearm. He brings Ishnari back up next to the ropes and tries to lift him over with a front waistlock. He moves Ishnari over but he lands on the apron, holding onto J.Ls head tight. Ishnari pulls his opponent towards him and hooks in the hammerlock. He then jumps and slides his legs through the middle ropes, wrapping his legs around J.Ls body for the KFC with added rope decapitation. A pop is heard as Death Trap lays Destruction against the ropes and steps through onto the apron. Death Trap slaps on his self-titled dragon sleeper and copies Ishnari's body scissors through the ropes, leaving J.L and Destruction helpless on either side of the ring in heaps of pain! In the middle of the ring Charlie Velez jumps up to Gravedigger for a rana, but Gravedigger counters straight into a devastating Sky High! Charlie Velez has no life in him after that move, and is tossed over the top rope.
Carlos: Charlie Velez is gone with a huge Sky High!
Scorpion: Finally your buddy has came out of the corner and his tactics worked as he has J.L. in a comprimiszing position.
Mueller brushes aside another Rebel Knee Lift attempt from Xtreme Warrior, then buries his face into the mat with a one handed bulldog. Mueller hits a leg drop, then brings his opponent to feet. He begins trying to force him over the edge with Warrior fighting back with strikes to the head. He eventually fights out, and both men are down to their knees trying to get some strength back. Death Trap and Ishnari have released their holds and returned to the ring, choosing to let their victims live this time. They exchange a few strikes before Ishnari misjudges a leg sweep for a sidekick, leaving his raised-knee block woefully incapable of preventing his ass from meeting mat. Death Trap manages to get in the mount position and unleashes searching blows trying to get through Ishnari's stubborn forearm defense. Iceman picks up Fury for the burning hammer, but Fury flips out. A front waistlock lift and run from Fury sends Iceman into a turnbuckle. Iceman can barely breath before Fury follows up with a superkick. Iceman stumbles out of the corner and walks into a front facelock. Fury lifts him suplex style but Iceman falls out of it, lifting Fury up for the burning hammer as originally planned but dropping him outside of the ring for the elimination. We are at our final ten. Gravedigger and Death Trap are teaming up against Icarus Krazy. A leg sweep from Death Trap connects at the same time as a leg lariat from Gravedigger. Krazy gets up but is out on his feet. Death Trap lifts Krazy up in front of him and Gravedigger runs in wit a clothesline to make it a final nine. Gravedigger steps backwards into a missile dropkick from the far turnbuckle from REM. Gravedigger stumbles forward, colliding with Death Trap, eliminating him! Death Trap screams, Gravedigger is in disbelief and REM performs a pool cue gesture with his arms showing that he should take full credit for the elimination! Gravedigger runs towards REM and flattens him with a clothesline. He brings REM up to full height in the turnbuckle then takes him back down with one big headbutt. J.L finds himself having to contend with Mueller and Xtreme Warrior. A split legged dropkick fends the attackers off before he is overcome with slaps. Mueller and Warrior nod to each other before lining J.L up against the ropes. They join hands and charge with the double clothesline but J.L ducks under, then Mueller turns on Warrior with a clothesline eliminating him. Iceman runs in on Mueller but Mueller ducks, turns and hits a superkick giving Iceman the same fate. Mueller turns into a fireman's carry from J.L and a Maximum Effect DVD sends Mueller tumbling down the apron ad out of the match. REM hits a German suplex onto Destruction. He lifts for another but Destruction elbows his way out and reverses the rear waistlock. Destruction lifts but REM rolls forward grabbing the ankle of Destruction. Destruction falls to the mat as REM gets to feet and grabs an ankle lock. Destruction rolls onto his side and kicks out, shaking the hold off of him. REM bounces off the ropes. On the return Destruction shoves him onwards into the opposite set. Destruction connects with a knee to the stomach on the second bounce. REM flips over from the impact and rolls up to his feet. An Ishnariat out of nowhere sends him out of the game. Final four. J.L jumps Destruction from behind. Destruction pulls him over his head, dumping J.L at his feet. J.L turns around and raises his arms to protect himself. Destruction smiles as if to say thank you and dumps him with the Eve of Destruction. Gravedigger starts on Ishnari. Ishnari goes to ground, scissoring his legs around one of Gravedigger's. Some strong boots are all it takes to get Ishnari to drop the hold, and he is brought to his feet. Gravedigger sets him up near the ropes, and a huge exploder suplex sends his body crashing into the ramp. He's out. Destruction has suplexed Jeremy Lewis over the top rope and onto the apron. With Gravedigger switching his focus, J.L fights hard to stun Destruction with kicks though the ropes. Gravedigger grabs one of J.Ls arm. The distraction enables Destruction to grab the other. Gravedigger and Destruction both turn around, snapping J.Ls arms across their shoulders. J.L brings his arms to his chest in pain, just begging to be kicked off of the apron. Final two.
Carlos: The Final Two! One of these men are going to Night Of Champions III to face Reeshi for the XHF Championship!
Scorpion: Two years in a row for Destruction to make it to the end. I'm not here to stop him this time lets see what he can do.
Carlos: Three years in a row he made it in the final four.
Scorpion: If he cant to it this year he is destined to be a loser
Gravedigger and Destruction stare at each other. Spurned on by the crowd they brawl and brawl. Exchanging blows, first right hands then moving on to stiffer forearms and elbows. They both run the ropes and clash in the middle like only heavyweights can. They try again, this time each shoving the opponent away just for them to try running off different sets of ropes. Gravedigger gets the kick to the stomach and throws Destruction to the side of the ring. The shoulder barge misses. Gravedigger turns around and a clothesline send him over the top and off the apron! Destruction raises his arms in victory, but Gravedigger landed on an XHF official! Trying not to panic Gravedigger uses a mix of balance and abusive language to use the official as a doormat, and return to the ring without touching the floor! Destruction is facing the other way as Gravedigger re-enters. Gravedigger grabs Destruction's head and charges forward, flinging him over the top rope, but Destruction lands on the apron and hiptosses Gravedigger out! Destruction has won the XHF 2004 Rumble!
The 2004 XHF Rumble Winner: Destruction
Carlos: Destruction has done it! Destruction has climbed to the top of the XHF mountain once again, and now the only thing stopping him is the current XHF Champion Reeshi, who hell meet March 28th at Night Of Champions in the Tokyo Dome at Tokyo, Japan! What a night for Destruction, what a night indeed!
The fans jump up to their feet, as Destruction sits on the apron, starring at the crowd. Destruction leans back against the ropes and looks up at the sky, crying in happiness. Gravedigger is seen being helped out to the back by referees, and turns to Destruction. Destruction feels Gravedigger is looking at him and turns his head towards him, where Gravedigger salutes him with a thumbs up. Destruction replies with a thumbs up of his own, as the crowd chants the 2004 Rumble Winners name. Destruction stands up on the apron and goes through the middle rope, holding his arms up in the air, celebrating with the fans. Destruction walks to the nearest corner and climbs up to the second turnbuckle, doing his signature taunt. Destruction points around the arena and nods his head, before signaling the XHF Championship will be around his waist. The Rumble fades out with Destruction taunting to the fans.