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Post by Kyle on Jan 26, 2021 12:05:18 GMT -5
"If it bleeds, we can kill it." "And we ain't got time to bleed." "Turbo Killer" by Carpenter Brut begins to play as a swarm of people rush the stage to celebrate. There's Jeff Noon with more red streamers, Rob Garcia, Neo James Carner, MiMi Cassius, Keith Williams, and Oxford Osland! Keith takes the podium captive once more, picking up the award for the XHF Network's Best Stable and starting off the series of speeches from The ReVenants as their music dies down. Keith Williams: "Cross Recoba, give it up for the guy! He's drinking his sorrows away because The Man Worth a Thousand Bullets can't claim to be undefeated anymore. His tag-team partner made his little balls sore and beat him. Boo hoo hoo!"Pantomiming crying, Williams drags a single index finger from his eye down to his cheek to represent tears. Keith Williams: "Where there's a soapbox, Anthony Caffrey will stand on it and shout about FIRESIDE. You're getting ahead of yourself, Caff. You want to face El Combatiente and Dylan Black so bad, however, there's a problem. March 25th is nearly two months in the future. A lot can happen between now and then. The ReVenants aren't done pursuing the XHF Tag Team Championships."High-fiving Oxford, KW turns to the mic to talk. Keith Williams: "Eddie D could've been up here celebrating with us, but he chose a third place stable like the KGB. It's never too late to change your life and join a group that values your talents, Big Deal."Winking at the camera, The Paragon of Sleaze focuses on the other stable that placed. Keith Williams: "SKY Force, what can we say? Those ladders in our triple-threat match should've been your coffins. Charles..."Spotting the table where SKY Force is, Keith glares at the cat he hates the most. Keith Williams: "I'm going to skin you and wear you as a mankini."Going from upset to happy go lucky again, the AWF Prestige Champion seeks to lighten the mood by turning over speaking duties. Keith Williams: "Who wants to go next? Rob? Neo? Oxford?"This leaves the floor open to any ReVenant that desires to step up to the mic.
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Post by Oh-Oh on Jan 26, 2021 13:22:03 GMT -5
The newest member of The ReVenants steps to the mic with a grin the size of the entire stage.
Osland: “Read ‘em and weep XHF Network! This award symbolizes excellence and nothing less. Like any great Fortune 500 company, The Rev’s have their eyes on the future. Want proof? Look no further than their recruitment of yours truly.”
Osland takes a bow.
Osland: “The Dominance will continue in 2021. So much so, that there won’t even be a second or third place finisher. 100% ReVenants, 100% of the time baby. Woooo!”
As everyone’s stomach churns, Osland steps back and defers to the more senior members of the group.
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Post by Roy "The Sorrow" Harlowe (NJC) on Jan 26, 2021 14:43:45 GMT -5
Neo walks forward scratching his head as he looks at Osland and then at Keith Williams, he tilts his head and speaks.
NJC: "Gentlemen, it's an honor and a privilege to be here with you today with a reward we earned in spades. We will continue to persevere and create the all inspiring might that captivates and entertains the true spirit of professional wrestling."
Neo adjusts the collar of his very expensive opulent shirt.
NJC: "It is an honor to call you my teammates, but an even more immense privilege to team with you Rob Garcia, Keith Williams and...Oxford Osland, we haven't really gotten a chance to mingle but champagne's on me tonight. You're the future of this industry and they're all going to know it one day! Keep your eyes on THIS prospect ladies and gentlemen, everything in between, because he's running with the big boys and them big boys running sounds like galloping thunder so LOOK OUT MAN! The ReVenants are STILL here!"
Neo clears his throat.
NJC: "As for the rest of you derelict factions, stables and wannabe boy bands that'll never amount to half the tenacity of The ReVenants! Best buckle in because The ReVenants are looking to win this award EVERY year we are here! You can write that prediction on a letter, slap the postage on it and send it to your next of kin because everyone is gonna want to put their money on The ReVenants this year taking it all! XHF is OUR stomping grounds and you either get to stepping or get to being stomped on! Woo!"
Neo does a quick pelvic thrust and slaps his chest handing it off to Rob.
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Post by Rob Garcia on Jan 26, 2021 15:09:51 GMT -5
Rob takes the mic from his friend graciously. Rob has a huge smile on and is very excited. Today him and his buddies have been recognized as the best faction in the business and he’s on top of the world.
Rob: Yeah! That’s right! We’re the best! Not the KGB, not Eddie Wanker and his cookie cutter wrestlers! And not even Space Force!
Jeff Noon whispers into Robs ear and Rob nods his head.
Rob: Yeah, Yeah.. Sky Force, whatever. They didn’t get first place, so I’ll call them whatever I want!
Rob says with a grin.
Rob: This is only the beginning! I’m calling it now, 2021 the Revenants will be the best faction on the XHF network! !
Rob says with a laugh. He is very excited.
Rob: Now if you don’t mind, get that sloppy, drunk, non-undefeated streak having loser Cross out here to announce again that we’re the best faction in Pro wrestling! While we go out and celebrate!
Rob turns around then high fiving all his stablemates. As they go to exit, Cross makes his way towards center stage. Rob tosses the mic over to him yelling out “KOBE!” The mic, not landing anywhere near Recoba. They continue to walk off stage talking and laughing.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 26, 2021 15:32:03 GMT -5
Cross shakes his head as he picks up the microphone.
Recoba (to himself): Everyone has a kid brother who tries too hard.
He stands up to address the crowd.
Recoba: They've had a huge year, if you want proof of how big a year, the Coronavirus suffered a huge setback when it found out it was infected with Keith Williams.
Cross positions the microphone back on the stand.
Recoba: We'll be taking a quick break from the awards whilst an announcement or two is made. I'll see you all later in the night!
Cross walks away from the podium and away from the stage.
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Post by ForeverKuroi on Jan 26, 2021 16:20:02 GMT -5
"Ravenous" by X-Ray Dog hits as AWF's CEO, Felix Ziko, walks down toward the ring. As he approaches the stage. He makes sure to remain a socially distanced amount of space away from Cross Recoba as he leans in towards the microphone.
Ziko: Thank you, everyone. It has been a tough year, but it reminds us of time's past, before we had to wear masks and stay away from others. These were from years ago and I have taken the moment to consider the beginning of the Ascension Wrestling Federation back in 2017. There aren't a whole lot of us back then who are still here today. This makes me think about those who are still here.
Felix clears his throat.
Ziko: One person stands to mind. Someone who has been with us since the beginning, since Prestige 2. He's not the kind of person who is scared of adversity, and I think he actually thrives off it. This person isn't afraid to take chances or cause a scene and while I'm sure all the veterans who frequented our first wrestling promotion, the local VFW from Bethesda, OH, aren't the biggest fan of him, we call him on stage tonight. He is a former XHF Phoenix Champion and was the AWF's first ever Prestige Class Champion, a precursor to the AWF Prestige Championship we have tonight. Friends, I am nonetheless happy to welcome the NEWEST inductee to the AWF Hall of Fame.
Felix Ziko extends an open arm.
Ziko: Ladies and gentlemen, I ecstatically induct KIRA IZUMI!
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Post by Kira Izumi on Jan 26, 2021 21:29:03 GMT -5
kira finally comes up on stage.
Kira: "wait a minute... are you for real? are you serious? this ain't no rib?"
we can see Ziko shake his head.
Kira: "wow i mean... just wow. honestly i'm speachless. first off i'd like to say thank you for those who inducted me into the AWF hall of fame. words can't express how grateful i am tonight."
his voice begins to crack.
Kira: "but i dedicate this great honor to my mother, my wife and my daughter. without them. without you fans... i woulda never been here. thank you all and i won't disappoint you going forward. and to all those vets i kicked over or pushed down the stairs, i'd do it all over again if i could. as for the rest of you my name is Kira Izumi, i am now an AWF hall of famer and YER DEAD!"
he spits out his blood mist before leaving.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 27, 2021 3:45:53 GMT -5
The chattering dies down after the Hall of Fame induction and speech. Cross Recoba comes back out and approaches the microphone. Recoba: Once more, let's hear it for Kira Izumi! The crowd burst into rapturous applause. Cross waits a moment to let the applause breathe and then die down once more. Recoba: You often hear people call wrestling "The world's largest travelling show" and, to a degree, they're right. It also highlights the amount of people it takes to put on a wrestling show. Before I announce the next award, could we raise a glass to the ring-crews, the truck drivers who take the ring and equipment to each show, and our legal team, for they have to deal with the employment of Keith Williams, Al Jabroni, and Greg Adkins. Cross picks up his bottle. Recoba: To the unsung heroes. Crowd: To the unsung heroes. Recoba: Equally, the XHF is made up of many characters and not everyone of those is a wrestler. They do however bring their dedication and hard-work to making sure the companies they represent shine and prosper. Or, in Terry Bradshaw's case - that the Human Slavery Act is still relevant in this day and age. This next award is for those of them who have pep in their step, bring eyes to their product, and who go the extra mile continuously. Recoba: This year's winner is.... {*Building Drum Roll*} =2nd: Eddie Walker =2nd: Angela DeWitt Recoba: And now, I hand the microphone over to our winner...
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Post by johndoe on Jan 27, 2021 9:29:28 GMT -5
WOW THANK YOU FOR THIS HONOR ONCE AGAIN EVERYONE. FEELS LIKE YESTERDAY I RECEIVED MY FIRST, BUT TO GET A SECOND MEANS I MUST ACTUALLY BE DOING SOMETHING RIGHT. I ENCOURAGE YOUNG, SUPPLE, ASPIRING REFEREES TO GO INTO BUSINESS FOR YOURSELF AND REFUSE TO BE JUST BACKGROUND NOISE. STAND OUT AND GRAB THE SPOTLIGHT!
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 27, 2021 10:08:28 GMT -5
As a happy Ref leaves the stage, Recoba resumes his position at the podium. With the applause dying down, he shoots a look into the crowd. Recoba: Terry, you're looking a little pissed you didn't win. Here's a tip on the house: Misery isn't an instructional film on the art of negotiation. He clears his throat to focus back on the matter of the proceedings. Recoba: To follow that award is one that highlights the variety and eclectic nature of the Network itself - The Best Match Type Award. I only have to think back a year previous when I could still look at Lego without breaking into a cold sweat, or watch my nieces play 'The Floor is Lava' and not have to see if I could pick up some strategy tips from watching their game. I will say, this is one of the fans favorite categories and thus is hotly contested each year. There can, however, only be one winner. As voted by YOU, the fans, this year's Best Match Type Award goes to... {THE HUSHED CROWD WAIT FOR THE WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED} =2nd:Blanket Fort Death Match =2nd:Fired Up Tournament Style Recoba: Steele , if you'd like to come up. Leave the table, leave the chair behind. If you have a bear, I'm not going to fight you over it!
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Post by Steele on Jan 27, 2021 12:17:10 GMT -5
Steele stands up, looking somewhat shocked to be winning an award. He makes his way up to the stage.
STEELE: I, uh... I don't know what to say. I didn't prepare anything...
He picks up the trophy and looks at the inscription. He seems to be mouthing the words as he reads them.
STEELE: Tables, Ladders and... Bears? Oh my. Did I really invent this?
Steele turns to Recoba, who just sorta shrugs.
STEELE: I... I guess I did? I don't remember. I mean, Tito Santana called in just to say "Fuck Mongo" so I guess anything is... Hold on.
Steele keeps us waiting as he pulls out his cellphone. A few moments pass as he flicks up and down on the screen. Suddenly he cocks his head back, almost in disbelief.
STEELE: Well smack my ass, I did! All the way back in 2017! Wow. I, er, I must have been drinking or something. So... thanks? I guess?
He picks up the award and accepts a polite - and somewhat bemused - round of applause, and goes back to his table, still not entirely convinced that he didn't just imagine the last few minutes.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 27, 2021 15:03:44 GMT -5
With the bemusement coming to an end, Recoba takes a fresh swig from the bottle of beer. The eagle-eyed amongst you might have noticed the numerous brand name references alongside the label facing the camera with every swig, an endorsement deal? Recoba: Well, I wasn't expecting that speech! Cross places down the bottle, the label facing towards the camera. Recoba: Our next award up is one that is always hotly contested and is arguably the most competitive and divisive of all awards amongst our voter-base. Recoba: In a year that has seen each and every XHF show headline by what could well be deemed 'dream matches', this year made the ballot no easier to choose from than in previous years and to list them all would be far too exhaustive. Instead, I'd like to take this moment to quash a rumor that was doing the rounds earlier in the week - there was no alternative ballot sheet that featured the option of Duke Kosloff vs Duke Kosloff multiple times and nothing else! ... With that matter cleared up... Cross picks up the envelope. Recoba: The best match to take place on an XHF Network Show was ... {IT ISNT A COPYCAT MATCH} 2nd: Dylan Black vs Rob Arnold (XHF All that Glitters) 3rd: Call to Arms Final (XHF Call to Arms) Recoba: And now for a few words from the winner...
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Post by anthonycaffrey on Jan 27, 2021 17:00:05 GMT -5
Acting like he's already been there before, because he has, Caffrey skips the entrance music. Instead, we walks up and receives his award, taking the time to point at the crowd.
Anthony Caffrey: Ladies and gentlemen, because of you, because of all of your support, because of the common cause we could unite under and the causes we could fight against, we won!
Caffrey holds the award up for the fans and people cheering.
Caffrey: And this year... I'm doing it again.
Caffrey's fans launch into a frenzy. He leans over to clarify something, speaking directly into the microphone.
Caffrey: Winning, I mean.
Caffrey takes his award and lets the man beaten by Chris Card resume his hosting duties.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 27, 2021 17:45:54 GMT -5
Recoba once more takes a place at the podium, he takes a swig. He looks at Caffrey, he takes a longer swig. Recoba: It's funny but I know he's thinking 'that guy lost to Chris Card', you can tell. Caff, didn't you lose right before Christmas to Card? Didn't you go on to win the Rumble the following year? Just think about it... Recoba puts down his beer. Recoba: Now, we're about to announce an award that Caff can't possibly win. Why? Because not one match outside of the Rumble featured enough people needed to carry him to a watchable match... Cross takes a pause before continuing. Recoba: We have of course got to the XHF Network's Best Local Match of the Year. What do we mean by Local? It was put on a show owned by a fed within the Network and not the Network itself. There were some strong candidates for the award but ultimately, there can only be one match that wins the award, that stood out from the rest of the pack, and will go down in history as one for the ages... Recoba slides a finger across the envelope to open it. Recoba: The XHF Network's Local Best Match of the Year goes to... {IF ITS DRAGO, WE RIOT} 2nd: Zoran Sainovic vs Lucky Linda (SWAT) 3rd: El Combatiente vs Psychic Goth (SWAT) Recoba: Can we get a few words from the winners, please?
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Post by Mav. on Jan 27, 2021 18:36:39 GMT -5
"Kingslayer" plays through the arena, signaling the arrival of The King as he steps onto the stage, dressed to the nines in his finest REISS black suit, keeping the smile on his face as he walks up to the podium and shakes Cross Recoba's hand before the music fades away and he's left to stand up on the stage at the podium.
Jason Long: Wow, I actually never thought I'd be stand up here tonight but here we are, Best Local Match of The Year award.
Jason holds up his award, looking down at the shining gold in the spotlight.
Jason Long: I'm sure everyone here is aware of the history that myself and Seth Dillinger has had over the years, and neither one of us had a match even be nominated for Best Match of The Year in anything, from our draws to our very close finishes, this... is proves how much we put ourselves through just to make sure we get the very best out of one another- and this match was no different. I-
Choking on his words, he placed his hand down onto the podium.
Jason Long: I wish Seth was here to actually be here and accept this award, so I can shake his hand right now and tell him how much it meant to me to have one last match with him but... Yeah, he's fucked now, isn't he? Anyway, considering Caffrey wants to come and make a show of himself earlier, I'll fucking do the same.
Jason places the award down on the podium and grabs a hold onto both sides of the podium.
Jason Long: I heard Anthony Caffrey coming up here and announcing how much he wants to fight Los Reyes De La Lucha for the XHF Tag Team Championships. That's all fair and fine but uhm, what about the rest of us, huh? The Guardians want their shot at the Tag Team Championships. The New Age Killers want their shot at the Tag Team Championships. Actually, that is what we're going to be doing.
A smile grew on his face.
Jason Long: What's the name of that show, Caffrey? Fuel For The Fire? March 25th? That's fine, you can see The New Age Killers there taking you on. We've got eight points, we've got eligibility, so why don't we take you on? And if The Guardians want in then they're welcomed, and if Los Reyes De La Lucha want in, they're welcomed too! You like the big money matches, Caffrey. You like the spotlight being on you, shit, you're full of advertisements with my name on it for your next show! You want the publicity!
Jason points directly over to Anthony Caffrey in the crowd of people.
Jason Long: See, what's going to happen is that The New Age Killers are going to take the FIRESIDE Tag Team Championships, and then we're going to Japan and we're going to take those J-ROK Super Duos Tag Team Championships AND THEN we're coming back to America and we're taking the XHF Tag Team Championships because that's what we fucking do. I didn't ask for myself to be in FIRESIDE as a publicity stunt, you bollocks. I'm here to take your entire fucking company! I'll beat your World Champion and what'll happen then? Will I get a shot at him after it's all said and done? More publicity for you if you do it, you know, since you like dragging my name through the shit that FIRESIDE is.
Taking a deep breath before beginning to speak again...
Jason Long: Long story short, TLDR for anyone who wasn't fucking paying attention. The New Age Killers are cashing in their points on The Purple Emperors. If Adrien Cochrane and Adam Sanders wants in, they're welcomed. If Dylan Black and El Combatiente want in, they're welcomed too. And, Caffrey, at Fuel For The Fire...
He pauses. Smiling as he does.
Jason Long: I'm burning your company to the fucking ground, cunt.
Mic drop. "Kingslayer" plays out Jason Long as he grabs a hold of his Best Local Match of The Year award and heading off of the stage.
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