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Post by Venom đˇ on Jan 27, 2022 18:45:15 GMT -5
After Myojin and Fox step down Magnus stands up and heads towards the stage to accept on behalf of GUNS. He is almost to the stage when next to the podium appears the hologram of JFK the ânot so silentâ partner in GUNS. He smiles and his hair blows in the breeze.
JFK: You're welcome. You're welcome that I opened my pockets for GUNS to bring in such talents. You're welcome I paid for the venue that would allow us to have such matches and You're welcome for such matches.
JFK smiles again and his there is a sparkle in his brilliant white teeth.
JFK: Oh, and thanks for the award.
JFK then vanishes. Magnus rolls his eyes and continues to the stage and stands behind the podium.
Magnus: I just wanted to say thank you. After the Gym in Atlanta blew up I was sure that GUNS was done. Thanks to the guy you just saw before me and the insurance money we were able to bring you matches like these and you can expect more of the same in the second half of season three. Again, thank you all.
Magnus steps down and walks back to his seat.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 28, 2022 13:38:46 GMT -5
Cross takes his place once more in front of the podium. Cross Recoba: Some excellent insight into the psyche of pro wrestlers for all you fans out there! If we ever set-up an XHF wrestling school, the students would be wise to study both of those matches for how to put on clinics and also to compete at the top of their profession! 2022 XHF NETWORK BEST FEUD Cross Recoba: Whilst we're on the topic, a good feud can work wonders for everyone, and everything, involved. My own feud with Chris Card elevated both of us to main-events that Card hadn't seen for years, other feuds have raised the profile of the company they're in and then there are those that are truly star-making. The latter is what we come here tonight to celebrate, that and because I can count on Erin Gordon's cock the amount of times that Mongo will willingly put on a free bar! Recoba opens the first envelope. Cross Recoba: Making it onto the podium in third... {Spoiler}Ricardo Goon vs Leon Chant Cross Recoba: A case in point, look at where Goon is in NLW today and then notice how no-one talks about Chantsistency anymore like they did in MCCW! The next envelope is opened. {Spoiler}Dylan Black vs Spike Kane Cross Recoba: If I have to explain this one to you, you're on the wrong Network, your kids are doing fine and learning new ways to swear with every broadcast...and the winner? {Spoiler}
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Post by Kris on Jan 28, 2022 17:27:37 GMT -5
As Natalie ascends to the stage for a second time, she's doing so warily this time around--moving with much the same suspicion as she did in MAJESTY's Realm just a few brief months ago. Accepting the award, the Southern Belle approaches the podium, her jaw set with determination. Why?
Natalie Burrows: As much as I appreciate the sentiment, this... this doesn't feel right to accept. Not without my friend.
Tears prick at the corners of the FIRESIDE World Champion's eyes as she takes a deep breath, forcing herself to keep her composure.
Natalie Burrows: I know that's a strange thing to say on the surface, but it isn't if you understand MAJESTY the way that I do. The aspect of her that shared tea with me and did their best to defend the title that I now hold is a dear friend.
Natalie nods... before a rare scowl overcomes her features.
Natalie Burrows: However, the side of MAJESTY that saw fit to be a coward, to hide behind poison rather than face the justice they deserved for abusing my friend... that bastard may have been able to stop me before, but I hope they're listening when I say that I haven't forgotten what happened in that nightmarish forest. I know you're still there, hiding in the dark, thinking you've won.
A deep breath before the intensity that has served the blond well against the Fey Dragon rears its head.
Natalie Burrows: This award doesn't mean it's over. If anything, it serves as a stark reminder of our unfinished business, and rest assured that I will set my friend free of you once and for all so that I can share this honor with them over your broken--
Suddenly, a spotlight flickers to life, pointing at the opposite end of the stage...
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Post by M A J E S T Y on Jan 28, 2022 17:33:08 GMT -5
...and a small little rabbit hops out. It takes a few precarious hops forward onto the stage, then wiggles its little bunny nose in the air, sniffing the room. Natalie stammers and stops mid-sentence, turning her head to the creature. Natalie Burrows: Well hey there, little guy... The FIRESIDE World Champion walks over to the bunny and stoops down, holding out her arms. The bunny quickly hops up into them as if trained to do so. Natalie picks the rabbit up and pets its long ears a few times, smiling. Natalie Burrows: Well aren't you just the cutest-- Natalie is cut short as the rabbit suddenly opens its mouth wide -- wider than it should --- even wider than that. Its gaping maw seemingly opens forever, an infinite void, before just as quickly clamping down on Natalie's arm and sinking in a set of razor sharp fangs. Natalie lets out a yelp and flings the creature to the stage, blood beginning to trickle from her arms. "EHHEHEHEHEHEHE..." Natalie produces a handkerchief from her pocket and begins to try to stop the bleeding on her arm. Every single lightbulb in the room turns ghostly red, casting a pale red light over the proceedings. "BURROWS. FOOLISH." Natalie glances around, confused, looking for the source of the voice. "I'M. STILL. IN. CONTROL." With that final word, all the lights in the room cut to black. There's a few shrieks of confusion, moments of terror... and then slowly, they all churn back to life as the generator restarts. Except now, there's no sign of Natalie, or the rabbit. Just a playful little giggle echoing over the PA system.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 28, 2022 20:31:56 GMT -5
Having heard from MAJESTY and Natalie Burrows, Cross Recoba comes back to present the next award. Cross Recoba: I have to hand it to both MAJESTY and Natalie Burrows, that feud made FIRESIDE must-see television! 2022 XHF NETWORK BEST CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
Cross Recoba: Now, the most important part of being nominated for this award is to actually GET TITLE SHOTS! Almost shocked by his own outburst, Recoba scans the room and tries to continue as if nothing was said. Cross Recoba: We've had some amazing champions on the Network but to qualify for this award just having a belt doesn't qualify you for the belt. The people on this ballot sheet are champions who have added prestige to the title, elevated it even! Recoba opens the first envelope. Cross Recoba: In third place... {Spoiler}Myojin Cross Recoba: The runner-up... {Spoiler}Spike Kane/Dylan Black Cross Recoba: Now THAT is going to cause some issues at the after-party! Now, the 2022 XHF BEST CHAMPION OF THE YEAR IS... {Spoiler} Cross Recoba: Wow! If you'd like to say a few words...
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bloodiedfox
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Post by bloodiedfox on Jan 29, 2022 7:33:55 GMT -5
Looking quite surprised, Fox makes his way up to the podium once more.
Fucking hell. Well, I'll keep this short because you're probably all sick to death of seeing me up here by this point. MYOJIN set one hell of a standard for Junior Heavyweight champions, and that pushed me along for an incredible reign. My thanks to them, and to every person I defended against. Most importantly though, if you thought this run was wild, well... just wait until you see me in a crown!
With that, Fox heads back to his table with award number 3 of the night
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 29, 2022 10:27:54 GMT -5
With the Hat-Trick Hero now back at his table and admiring his collection of gongs, Recoba returns to present the next award. Cross Recoba: Fox is doing what Adrien Cochrane did last year, just with talent! 2022 XHF NETWORK GOLDEN FED AWARD Cross Recoba: Our next award is one that goes to a company that is the total package. They have a stacked roster, the roster know that they will be rewarded for their efforts and will run through brick walls for the owners, and the matches they put out are consistently high-quality and high in entertainment. If they were lawyers, they'd be that good they could say no to Andrew's case... Cross looks off-stage and looks confused as he runs his finger over the width of his throat. Cross Recoba: Forget I said that, it turns out that the XHF lawyers are not good enough nor rich enough to want to touch Andrew's case in any way... Recoba reorganises his cue cards. Cross Recoba: Coming in third place for the XHF Golden Fed of the Year... {Spoiler}CAR Cross Recoba: Having worked for them in the past, they could almost feel hard done by...at least the Angry Mad Chemists should feel hard done by...THEY ROCK!! Recoba looks around to see confusion... Cross Recoba: Our unlucky runner-up this year... {Spoiler}GUNS Cross Recoba: They've been doing stuff that makes people think back to Champoon! Ladies and gentlemen, YOUR GOLDEN FED OF THE YEAR IS... {Spoiler}
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Post by Robbie A on Jan 29, 2022 10:48:51 GMT -5
"Obey" By Bring me the Horizon plays on the PA, and NLW's General Manager, BB Gunn walks up to the stage, big grin on his face. He accepts the award and takes to the microphone.
BB Gunn: Oh wow, I did not see this coming, first of all, I wanna give a shout out to every other Network company. I know we all put in a lot of work, and honestly? The fact that we keep the wheels turning after what was a crazy 2021 is an achievement in itself, so here's to each and every one of you.
He pauses and raises an acknowledging hand, the audience gives a round of applause for this sentiment.
BB Gunn: When I was approached to steer the NLW ship, I never expected just how much of a success it was going to be. We wanted to develop the next superstars off the XHF Network, and not only did we get that, but we attracted some of the household names that have already established themselves. We have an amazing blend of talent in just over a year of being in business and I'm just so thankful for that. Not just the talent, but men and women behind the scenes, they're just as much the engine behind this place as I am. Everybody puts in such hard work, and so this award, I dedicate to everybody past and present involved with Next level Wrestling, thank you for making this happen. Thank you to all those that voted, it's appreciated more than you may know. However that was 2021, and we're not looking forward to 2022, so as always, here's to the Next Level!
"Obey" plays again and Gunn collects the award, waves to the crowd and exits.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 29, 2022 11:07:42 GMT -5
As BB Gunn departs, Cross discards a cue card. Cross Recoba: You have to hand it to him, they deserve it just for being able to function with Jabroni, Cage, The Crinkly Bottom Boys, and Sexton Love on their roster!! 2022 XHF NETWORK SICKEST BUMP OF THE YEAR Cross Recoba: Now, here is a category that is literally made for the highlight reel. We've seen all kind of styles and matches in the last twelve months on the XHF Network - trios matches, lumberjack matches, and whatever GUNS have decided is their new match type for the next show. Each match on the Network is begging for someone to tell their friends about it the next day at the watercooler and, quite often, the winner of the match is secondary to a move or a fall that sticks with the viewer for far longer than the match result will. Amongst a strong field, here are the top three... Cross opens an envelope. Cross Recoba: In third place... {Spoiler}Felix Ziko when the AWF closed Cross Recoba: Can confirm, he ugly cried! {Spoiler}Hype being crushed by a 7000 pound iceberg Cross Recoba: And the sickest bump seen on the XHF Network in 2021? {Spoiler}
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Post by terras on Jan 29, 2022 13:09:52 GMT -5
You ever been up for an award, and as they are reading out the nominees think, âI donât have a speech prepared,â or âthere sure are a lot of people.â You start realizing how good the other nominees are, and to avoid public humiliation, you really want them to win. God I hope they win. They really deserve it. No shame losing to them. Then the name is announced, and itâs not yours, and after the initial relief wears off you almost immediately think: âTHOSE FUCKS! I WAS ROBBED!â ...That has been happening to Magnus a lot tonight.
Sitting in the eighth row, Magnus looks out at all the other federations, who seem to be sitting closer to the stage... and thinks about how much easier it is for them to accept awards. No tables to push around. Like the technical staff were suspecting a shutout and planned accordingly! A conspiracy. Magnusâ mind wanders as he starts plotting his revenge-
âThe winner... Redmond Fury being eaten by a bear!â
GOD NO!
All the colour drains from Magnus face. Is he having a stroke? The room is spinning. Did he hear that right? Jesus. Someone will have to accept the award... JESUS! Think. Maybe you can disappear into the folds of this chair... just slink down, further and further, like it was your fortress of solitude. Have your own show INSIDE A CHAIR. They are accepting a speech. NO! Would they understand if he said they did the bump with green screen technology? Where is Bonnie? She has a better seat too. Oh no, sheâs looking right at you. Quick the ring!
Magnus reaches into his breast pocket and pulls out an engagement ring he found in a box of crackerjacks. The possible marriage proposal is enough for Bonnie to shoot him a dirty look and look the other way.
âRAWR!â
Magnus breathes a sigh of relief. UrsusLA the man-eating bear in question has wandered up on the stage. The GUNS owner sure does hope she doesnât eat anyone, but if she does, it might provide a good cover to escape.
UrsusLA: RAWR!
The bear defecates next to the podium.
Magnus hopes that Redmond Fury doesnât turn up in it...
Technical crews come out to clean up the mess, and take the dangerous animal off the stage. Looks like a literal bathroom break...
MEANWHILE INSIDE A BEAR
Redmond Fury shivers next to a small fire, the wounds sustained at the hands of Aiden Merric clearly have a nasty infection. Also at the fire are a man in a filthy pigeon costume known as Dirty Byrd and XHFâs Shockmaster.
Dirty Byrd: You okay there, Red?
Redmond Fury (chills): I was just thinking about what day it would be outside...
Dirty Byrd: Late January. Judging by the amount of baconators coming down the pipeline, Supremacy weekend! They are probably in the middle of the XHF Awards.
Redmond Fury (teeth chattering): Th-thatâs nice. I always liked watching those as a-a fan. All my fav-favourite XHF stars putting aside their dif-differences to celebrate each otherâs talents.
Dirty Byrd (fearing that his ticket out of this hell might be dying): Well why donât we have our own? (playing on penny whistle) TOOT TOOT TOOOOOT TOOOOOOOO! Welcome to the inside a bear XHF awards! Starting with feud of the year, Fury and Adkins-
Redmond Fury: Nah, Greg and me arenât really a feud. More of a rivalry. We couldnât put on the matches we do without a lot of mutual respect. Greg is a real swell fella.
XHF Shockmaster: Well what award do you think youâd win?
Dirty Byrd: HA! Theyâd probably give him one for being eaten by a bear!
Redmond Fury: ...That is so mean.
Despite the wall of muscle looking hurt, his companions laugh hard at this concept. And are soon chanting.
Dirty Byrd & XHF Shockmaster: SPEECH! SPEECH!
Redmond Fury (shaking his head): Fine. FINE. Thank you XHF for actually acknowledging me being eaten by a bear, and not chalking it up to blue screens, special effects, or just pretending it didn't happen. I can honestly say it took a lot of people to put me inside my current situation, and I wish the following could be here with me now...
Before Fury can wish you all inside the bear, which is probably the fever talking, his eyes roll back in his head and he collapses forwards - burning up.
Dirty Byrd: Uh, Red?
No response. Itâs starting to look like that bump could be fatal.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 29, 2022 13:28:02 GMT -5
Cross can be seen shaking his head in disbelief. Cross Recoba: How do you compete with a freaking bear? It's like an Award Cheat Code... The screen behind changes to read: 2022 XHF NETWORK BEST WRESTLER TO NOT WIN GOLD IN 2021 AWARD Cross Recoba: Finally, an award where you all might show some taste. This award is for those of us who, for whatever reason, are doing all the hard work lighting up the shows without a title to show for it. Maybe you were part of an epic feud that lasted the best part of the year? Maybe you had one of the best win-loss records on the Network, maybe you were constantly overlooked... Cross looks innocent. Cross Recoba: What? I'm just saying that you can have a year like that and not have a title reign to show for it by the end of the year...anyways, to get to the award. Cross opens the first envelope. Cross Recoba: In third place... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Felix Cross Recoba: Some excellent work in NLW, Ricardo Goon and The Thespian will no doubt have hours of tape on him ready for the day they face off. In second place... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Donzig Cross Recoba: Knocked me out of the End of Days tournament so I can't complain. Also manages to be in every fed going it seems, that's called getting your name out there! And your winner for this year is ... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}
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Post by Drag on Jan 29, 2022 14:33:44 GMT -5
WELLLLLLLLLLLLL
HE AIN'T MY BOY
BUT THE BROTHA IS HEAVY!
'Gone Guru' by Lifeseeker blares through the P.A system after the announcement. In spite of the, pretty rocking, song, Cage marches on stage deliberately and slowly. Not exactly a look of jubilation on his face as he holds the award and leans into the microphone. Nathan Cage: First thing I'd like to say is, ya can go ahead and scratch the last fuckin' part of this award off right now! Nathan Cage: Nathan Cage ain't the best wrestler to not win gold, Nathan Cage is the best wrestler PERIOD! Bloodied Fox couldn't stop me even with all the accolades you've got him strugglin' to hold onto tonight. Tommy Kelly couldn't stop me despite runnin' roughshod over NLW. Keahi Sparks and Ricky Goon ain't gonna stop me at Supremacy! Make no mistake, nobody here's got the GUTS to stop Nathan Fuckin' Cage either! There are members of the audience familiar with Cage who cheer the brazen attitude of The Rabid Dog. The other section of the audience either boos or murmurs among themselves in shock. Nathan Cage: So make no fuckin' mistake! Fireside, J-ROK, GUNS, ANYWHERE! With a SNAP OF MY FINGERS! Nathan Cage could put down your best an' brightest and rip any fuckin' title I wanted from your champion's grubby lil hands! I've been on this piece of shit Network lil over three months and already everybody wants to jump on the Nathan Cage bandwagon. So, after I win the NLW World Championship at Supremacy? If you're smart, you'll give me the respect I damn well deserve when it comes to the next awards show! Nathan Cage: 'Cause I'm NATHAN! FUCKIN'! CAGE!With this outburst said and done, Cage derisively spits on the floor as he snatches his award and marches back off-stage. After an awkward pause, 'Gone Guru' plays once more as Nathan Cage returns to his seat and haphazardly drops his award onto the table.
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Post by Cross Recoba on Jan 29, 2022 15:17:46 GMT -5
Cross passes Nathan Cage on the way to the podium. He waits until the Award Winner is back at his table and joking with friends before he speaks. Cross Recoba: Yeah, can we, uh, get a bucket and a mop on this? He motions towards the spittle on the floor. Cross Recoba: There we have Nathan Cage, folks! Showing us all the decorum we expect from our Award winners tonight. XHF NETWORK MOST LIKELY TO WIN GOLD IN 2022 AWARD Cross Recoba: A favorite amongst both critics and fans alike, our final award of the night is what I like to call 'The One to Watch' award. The people who make the shortlist for this award are seen as the bright hopes of the Network. So with no further ado...in third place. {Spoiler}Sam Sawyer Felix Sexton Love Cross Recoba: Three strong candidates and, arguably, the fact they all tied means they cancelled each other out by splitting the vote. In second place... {Spoiler}Nathan Cage Cross Recoba: Good news for Mongo, he'd never pay the cleaning staff overtime. So, to close out our awards for the year and the wrestler voted Most Likely to Win Gold in 2022, the winner is... {Spoiler}
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Post by Donzig on Jan 29, 2022 15:36:33 GMT -5
Donzig stomps back on stage, snags the award and scowls before adjusting the mic.
âThis should be called the travesty award! This is a crime!â
A pause, Donzig winks.
âThank you though, I appreciate it!â
Slips off with the award held high.
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