Main Event
BRAWL FOR IT ALL!
(Winner earns a shot at the World Title at a time of his choosing.)
Scorpion, Jack Bull, Mister Luck, Warrior, Diabolik and Brett Cross
Skye is standing in the ring now, microphone in hand.
Skye: Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for tonight’s main event. The first ever EUW BRAAAAAAAWL FOR IT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL!The crowd erupts, clearly excited at the prospect of this mystery main event.
Gibson: It’s time, Xplode! BRAWL is here, although I must admit that I don’t know much about it. We know the competitors, but not the rules, to say I’m intrigued is an understatement.Xplode: Fortunately for you, things will become clear in a short while. I know the rules though, but you’re as clueless as ever!Skye: However, before this match begins, we must introduce a special guest. I’m sure you will all know him and give him a warm reception…A custom, rockier cover of “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman Turner Overdrive begins to play throughout the arena as fans look around wondering who this guest is. There is a quiet mumbling of cheers at first, until movement is spotted on the entrance way and the guest steps out on stage.
Gibson: Is that…? Bah Gawd it is!None other than good ol’ J.J. walks out onto the stage as the crowd begin cheering wildly for the return of this former EUW commentary staple. He walks down the ramp, slapping hands with a few fans on his way before climbing up the steps and into the ring, where Skye hands him her microphone as he addresses the crowd.
J.J.: It’s good to be back!The crowd begins to chant...
J.J.: Thank you, thank you! It does my heart good to know I've not been forgotten, but I have come back tonight at the request of someone... That man there! Xplode!Gibson: X? You invited J.J. back?Xplode: Yes I did, Rocky! I've finally had enough of you!Gibson: What? No! Xplode!Xplode yanks off Gibson's headset and stands up, holding it out to J.J. who steps out of the ring and walks towards the table, pulling up a chair and putting on the headset.
J.J.: It's been a while, Xplode! Who's this kid?Xplode: He's the sad sack that they tried to replace you with!The guitar intro of Hermod's Ride to Hel begins to blare out of the PA system, hitting hard as pyros go off over the entrance and Brett Cross makes his way out from underneath a waterfall of golden sparks, not wasting any time. As the drums enter, the audience stomps their feet in unison with the rhythm, shaking the entire arena with their cheers. The theme continues as Cross walks swiftly down the ramp, his face full of motivation, his focus nowhere else but the ring.
Skye: The first entrant in the Brawl for it All is the Norse Hammer... The Bifrost Brawler... The God of Midgaard, weighing three-hundred-and-thirty-six pounds... BRETT CROOOOOOOOOOOSS!Cross steps up to the ring using the steps and then climbs in over the top rope. Cross extends his arms wide in the middle of the ring in a symbol of the cross and then removes The Hammer Mjollnir from over his neck before kissing it and placing it over the turnbuckle. Then, he slides out of his furred trench coat and tosses it over the ropes.
As the opening wails of "Spitfire" by The Prodigy roars over the PA system, the fans erupt into cheers. The big screen lights up with various images of Jack Bull as he comes confidently striding out from backstage to a renewed chorus of cheers. Jack is shouting and signalling at the fans to raise the roof. Entering the ring, he proceeds to climb the nearest turnbuckle, giving the fans the "Hook'em Horns" sign.
Skye: And hailing from Bakersfield, California, weighing two-hundred-and-fifty-six pounds, JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK BULL! Jack and Brett nod at each other out of respect, but take up opposite corners in the ring, awaiting their opponents as "World On Fire" by Firewind bursts through the arena as Warrior steps out onto the ramp, full of anger and energy. He goes to each side of the ramp, taunting the crowd and eliciting even more boos from them. As he soaks them in, Warrior then bolts down the ramp.
Skye: From Cortez, Colorado, weighing in at two-hundred-and-sixty-five pounds... WARRIOOOOOOOOOOR!Warrior steps into the ring, unphased by the presence of Bull and Cross and goes to the ropes, placing one foot on the bottom rope and the other on the middle rope. he flings his arms in the air, creating even more negativity from the crowd which he seems to feed upon. He hops down, going to a corner and loosening up for the match by pounding his fists together and rotating his wrists, taking up position in another corner.
As Hysteria hits the speakers, the crowd goes wild and Diabolik steps out onto the ramp. The lights flash red as he walks down towards the ring, ignoring everyone and everything. As he finally reaches the ring, he grins and rolls inside, walking past his opponents to the centre of the ring where he strikes a pose as fireworks go off in each corner.
Skye: From Middlesbrough, England, and weighing two-hundred-and-forty-seven pounds... DIABOLIK!The opening of "Money" begins to play, through the harsh techno opening as well as the first verse. As they play, the lights remain on, and the curtain at the top of the stage is thrown aside as "Big" Dave, Zack Cornell and Mr. Luck walk into view. Zack and Dave are smartly dressed in dark suits, whilst Luck is wearing his trademark sapphire blue ensemble. Luck raises his arms, giving a sarcastic, uncaring wave to the fans as all three men head down the ramp. Dave follows closely behind Luck as both men walk around the entire length of the ring, ignoring the fans.
Skye: Weighing two-hundred-and-twenty-one pounds, from Las Vegas, Nevada... MISTEEEEEEEEEEEEEER LUCK!Zack eventually jumps onto the apron, sitting on the middle rope and hoisting it open as Luck enters the ring, whilst Dave remains on the outside. Luck removes his blazer, passing it out to Dave as he takes up a space in the far ropes, between Bull and Warrior, leaning against the ropes with Zack and Dave stood just outside the ring.
The lights in the arena go out and "The Other Side" by Sirenia begins to play over the speakers. The darkness is cut off when two spotlights shine on the left portion of the stage, uniting at a specific point. With the lights shining, The Scorpion rises from the stage while kneeling in prayer as the song continues to play throughout the arena.
Skye: And finally, the EUW World Heavyweight Champion... From parts unknown, he is THE SCOOOOOOOOORRRRRPION!Once through the stage, The Scorpion opens his eyes and slowly walks to the ring without so much as glancing at the crowd. Stopping outside the ring, he and kneels once again, as if mentally preparing himself for what is ahead of him. After another quick prayer, he climbs into the ring, between Cross and Diabolik, quickly throwing off his trench coat and waiting for the match to begin.
Xplode gets up from his seat at commentary, passing his headset to Rock Gibson and climbing onto the apron, holding the rope down for Skye
J.J.: What a gentleman! Xplode knows how to treat a lady!Gibson: Haha, it makes a change from your days when it was John Walt, eh? Although I doubt Xplode's intentions are entirely noble!Skye smiles, handing her microphone to Xplode and bending over, stepping out of the ring ropes, as X smiles and points to her ass, nodding. Jack Bull laughs and nods in agreement, leaning across to high-five Xplode.
Gibson: I called it! I knew he wasn't doing it to be a gentleman, he just wanted to get a closer view of Skye's ass!Xplode then steps into the middle of the ring, completely oblivious to the glares from the likes of Warrior and The Scorpion.
Xplode: I'll bet you're all wondering what the hell this whole "Brawl for it All" thing is, right? Kirk's given nothing away, and it's up to me to fill you all in on the details! First of all, this match is being fought under hardcore rules, so there will be no disqualifications! Let's see some blood, damn it!The crowd pops and Diabolik is seen smiling, rubbing his hands together, a malicious glint in his eyes.
Xplode: Secondly, speculation has been rife that this will be an elimination match... This is not true! There will be a winner, but there will be no eliminations! There are no pins, and no submissions, so don’t even think about boring me with that shit. Warrior, I’m talking to you here!The crowd cheers again, Warrior glaring as the other wrestlers seem to be exchanging a few glances now, not sure what to make of the double-edged sword of no eliminations in a six man match. As the wrestlers look around, a whirring noise is heard as a steel cage begins to descend from the arena ceiling, where it was cloaked in darkness. It lowers down, over the ring, enclosing all seven men inside.
Xplode: Don't worry guys, this isn't just a regular cage match. Take a good look above your heads!Looking up, the camera reveals that at the top of the cage we have a set of two thin scaffolds, forming an "X" shape, running from the four corners of the steel cage. Hanging over the centre of this cross is a black briefcase, suspended from the ceiling by a chain.
Xplode: That briefcase is the prize that you are all fighting for! It contains the contract for that any time, any place title shot, and to win, all you have to do is climb up there, grab it and then join me at ringside! You can leave the cage at any time for weapons, or a breather, or to escape the smell from Warrior, but if you do leave the cage... Or you are forced out, you'll have to wait at ringside for a full two minute before you are allowed back in.Xplode heads towards the cage door, opening it and stepping outside.
Xplode: Oh, and one last thing...Xplode pulls off his shirt to reveal a striped referee's shirt instead!
Xplode: I'm the referee, and don't think I won't smack a bitch if they try to get back in that cage early!Xplode turns to face Luck’s entourage.
Xplode: You bitches had best get out of here. I don’t want any outside interference tonight, got it? Or do I have to make sure you won’t get involved? If you don’t head to the back now, I’ll disqualify Luck before this match even begins!Zack and Dave look at each other, than at Luck as X begins counting.
Xplode: 10… 9….The pair sigh and trudge to the back as X nods, slamming the door shut.
Xplode: Right! Let’s get this show on the road!At Xplode's command, the bell is rung and the BRAWL main event finally begins.
DING! DING! DING!Gibson: This match is going to be huge! Are you excited, J.J.? You can feel the electricity in the air, this match will be something special!J.J.: Calm down there, son, don’t go losing your head this early! This match is going to be a bona fide slobberknocker for the ages, but you’ve got a job to do! We can’t have you getting carried away, the good folks at home need us to provide expert analysis on the events as they unfold before us!Gibson: Wise as ever, J.J., but I’m still psyched for this truly one-of-a-kind match! Only here, in the EUW, can you see matches as original and thrilling as this!All six men stare each other down, Jack Bull locking eyes with the Scorpion, whilst Diabolik faces up to Warrior and Luck finds himself the focus of Brett Cross. Diabolik and Warrior tie up quickly, in a collar-and-elbow tie, pushing each other around the ring as Cross tries to grab Luck, but he rolls to the side, away from the big Viking’s clutches. Bull walks right up to the Scorpion, the fans cheering in anticipation, ready for a preview of the
Retribution title match!
Jack sizes up the Scorpion and then fires off a quick jab with his right hand, but the Scorpion sees the attack and raises an arm to block it, countering with a chop, but Bull gets an arm up to block that strike. The two then grapple each other, trying to get the upper hand. Warrior has taken charge against Diabolik and is currently pressing him up against the turnbuckle, with a knee held against his chest. Letting go, Warrior takes a few steps back, before running in with a jumping knee attack, hitting Diabolik in the chest, sending him slumping to the floor. Brett Cross has managed to get a grip on Mister Luck and now grabs him from behind for a big German suplex, but Luck flips through it and lands on his feet as Warrior charges at him, he rolls aside, so Warrior keeps on going and runs straight into Brett Cross instead, hitting the RAGE! (Gore) on the big Viking, sending him to the mat.
Warrior gets up in time to be hit with the Caesar’s Head Scissors (Running Head Scissors) from Mr. Luck, sending him to the mat as well. Jack Bull takes control of the Scorpion, whipping him across the ring towards Diabolik, who hits a flapjack on the Scorpion. Bull charges in with a lariat, but Diabolik ducks under it, hitting one of his own in return, before being hit with a dropkick from Mr. Luck.
Gibson: It’s chaos already! Each time a wrestler looks like building momentum, someone knocks them back down again!J.J.: That’s exactly the point though! To win, you’re going to have to keep five other men down long enough to climb up there and reach that briefcase. It was never meant to be easy!Brett Cross gets up, alongside Warrior and the two begin exchanging punches as the Scorpion rises in the corner. Luck spots him and rushes across with a running dropkick, but the Scorpion rolls away and Luck collides with the top turnbuckle instead. The Scorpion then pulls Luck up roughly and hits a big German suplex on him, Luck hitting the mat hard. Bull and Diabolik are also up now, trading blows too, but Bull is the far more experienced of the two, and his punches hit Diabolik harder, knocking him back, allowing Bull to follow up with a scoop slam, before stomping the hell out of him.
The Scorpion spots his chance and rushes in with a Yakuza kick to the back of Bull’s head, knocking him down, but as the Scorpion begins to stalk his prey, he is interrupted by Warrior, who has been whipped across the ring by Brett Cross. Warrior scores with a running elbow strike, only to be demolished from behind by the big boot of Brett Cross, sending him to the mat once more. Cross pulls Warrior up, throwing several punches to further disorientate him, before leaning back and throwing a giant forearm into the face of Warrior, sending him reeling. Cross then grabs Warrior’s hair and pulls him forwards, kicking him in the gut and following up with a gutwrench powerbomb, slamming Warrior back down with authority. The Scorpion gets up now, turning to face the giant Viking, showing no fear as he hits a few Muay Thai-style strikes, grabbing Cross’ arm and trying to Irish whip him. The Viking merely laughs, standing his ground and refusing to be whipped, instead whipping the Scorpion to the corner. As Brett readies himself for a big boot, he is the victim of a low blow from behind.
J.J.: That was a cheap shot!Gibson: It’s all legal though, and this is the Brawl for it All! You have to do whatever it takes to win!Even the indestructible Vikings had one weak spot, and as Brett drops to his knees, his face contorting in anguish, it’s clear that Luck managed to find it. Luck follows up with a dropkick to the back of Cross’ head, knocking the big man down. The Scorpion has pulled himself back together and rushes out of the corner, looking for a Yakuza kick on Luck, but Luck moves aside, quickly rushing behind the Scorpion and locking his arms around his waist, delivering a German suplex. Luck gets up, only to be taken back down by a bulldog from Diabolik, who in turn gets caught by a Jack Bull lariat. Bull surveys the carnage and heads straight for the Scorpion, mounting him and raining down punches.
Diabolik gets back up, finding himself facing Brett Cross and the two tie up, Cross the bigger of the men, but Diabolik, never one to be afraid of playing dirty, launches a blatant kick to the balls, sending Brett Cross down for a second time.
J.J.: Twice in one match! Brett Cross may never have children now!Gibson: That’s probably a good thing, this place is dangerous enough without an army of mini-Crosses running around and pillaging the locker room!Diabolik stomps on Cross before turning and marching to the cage door, opening it and yelling at Xplode to give him a weapon. X nods and pulls a steel chair out from under the ring, handing it to Diabolik, before closing the door up as Diabolik rushes across the ring, clobbering Warrior with the chair as he attempts to get up. Diabolik then turns as Mr. Luck gets up, swinging the chair wildly, but Luck leaps back, away from the chair, running at Diabolik and hitting a running leg lariat, knocking Diabolik down and causing him to drop the chair.
Bull rolls off of the Scorpion as both men get to their feet, the Scorpion looking a little worse for wear as Bull grabs him by the hair, dragging him to the cage wall and trying to slam his face into the metal grille. Scorpion puts his arms up, grabbing the wire mesh and preventing Bull’s attack, breaking the grip by hitting a back elbow strike, the Scorpion then grabs Bull and hits a belly-to-belly suplex, slamming Bull hard against the side of the cage, the Englishman dropping to the mat hard, almost landing on his head.
As Jack writhes on the mat, Luck is swinging the chair at Diabolik, but the hardcore veteran is moving quicker than Luck can swing, so he’s avoiding the hits, but he backs himself into a corner, realising there’s no escape. Luck grins sadistically and raises the chair high, ready to smash Diabolik right in the face!
Gibson: Diabolik’s about to get a whole lot uglier!Luck rears back, but finds that he can’t bring the chair down for some reason. Looking up, he sees that Brett Cross is back to his feet, stood behind him and gripping the chair in his giant branch-like arms. He violently yanks the chair out of Luck’s hands and then smashes it into Luck’s ribs, causing him to double over and drop to the mat in a heap. Diabolik nods, but Cross shakes his head, slamming the chair down hard on Diabolik’s skull, busting him open as he drops to the mat, Cross turning around to see Warrior getting up.
J.J.: Bah Gawd, Diabolik’s just been busted wide open! Talk about a river of blood!Xplode cheers at ringside, as glad as any to see some blood. Brett swings the chair at Warrior, catching him hard across the midsection, knocking him back down. The Scorpion has been stomping on Jack Bull, but he sees Brett coming and lashes out with a quick martial arts kick, almost catching Cross by surprise. The Scorpion follows up with a few more quick kicks, Cross dropping the chair as he blocks them. The Scorpion forces Cross back with a barrage of kicks, but Cross catches one and spins the Scorpion around, flooring him with a strong clothesline. Cross then picks the steel chair back up and slams it down hard.
The Scorpion however, has other plans and rolls away, as Cross smashes the chair down hard onto the mat. Seizing his moment, the Scorpion hops up and hits a sharp super kick to the face of Cross, causing him to drop the chair and stagger backwards, so the Scorpion grabs the chair and rams it into Cross’ ribs. As Cross doubles over, the Scorpion runs to the ropes and rebounds, hitting a straight Yakuza kick, sending the Viking to the mat. Jack Bull is slowly getting up, groggy as the Scorpion rushes in with a chair shot, but Bull drops to the mat, avoiding it and the Scorpion slams the chair against the steel cage, the impact causing the Scorpion to drop the chair and stagger backwards. Jack Bull tackles the Scorpion to the floor and rains more punches on him before getting up and yelling at Xplode to open the door. X does, and Jack then pulls the Scorpion up by the hair, dragging him towards the door, trying to force him over the top rope and out of the cage.
J.J.: Smart thinkin’ by Jack Bull there! If he can get the Scorpion out, then he’ll get a few minutes peace from him!Gibson: It’s not often that anything Bull ever does gets called “smart”!J.J.: He may not be a brain surgeon, but he’s as wily as coyote and twice as vicious!Gibson: So that’s why they call him “Bull” then? Because he’s like a coyote?J.J.: No, they call him “Bull” because he’s strong as a bull! Don’t you know anything?Bull pushes the Scorpion back against the ropes, but as it looks like Bull might force him out, the Scorpion spits in Jack’s face! Jack steps back for a moment, turning around, and the Scorpion makes him pay by grabbing him around the waist and German suplexing him out of the cage, to the mat below!
Gibson: Well, there’s your proof that Jack shouldn’t try to play it smart! It never works out well for him!Warrior has gotten up now and charges at the Scorpion with a RAGE! But misses completely as the Scorpion sidesteps the attack, and Warrior hurtles to the outside, joining Bull in a heap on the floor as Xplode laughs, shaking his head. The Scorpion pulls the door shut behind him and turns back to the ring as both Luck and Diabolik are getting up. The Scorpion moves towards Luck, swinging the chair at him, but Luck manages to move out of the way, stepping behind the Scorpion and grabbing him around the waist for a back drop suplex. Diabolik approaches Luck as he gets up, grabbing him, but Luck hits a few jabs to the midsection to release Diabolik’s hold as he finds his feet and the two tie up on equal ground. Diabolik lifts Luck up onto his shoulders in a fireman’s carry, but Luck manages to roll backwards into a reverse crucifix, but with no pins, he lets go as soon as he’s dragged Diabolik to the mat. Luck then pulls Diabolik up and hits a DDT, sending him back to the mat.
Warrior has gotten up on the outside and walks up to Xplode, but is told that he has to wait. Warrior shouts something abusive and shoves Xplode away, heading for the door. X grabs Warrior and pulls him back, lecturing him sternly. Warrior nods… Then slaps X across the face, as someone taps him on the back. Warrior turns and is caught in the jaw by a haymaker from Jack Bull. The force of the punch turns Warrior back around, bleeding from the lip as Xplode kicks him in the gut, bending him over and hooking the arms. Jack raises a hand, telling him to stop. Xplode looks confused, until Jack pulls a steel chair out from under the ring and lies it on the floor under Warrior. X smiles and high-fives Jack, before jumping up and driving Warrior face-first into the steel chair with the Drop Zone (Pedigree)!
The crowd goes wild, seeing the Drop Zone again. Xplode then gets up and opens the cage door, allowing Jack to get right back into the action.
Gibson: Wow, it’s not like Xplode to play favourites! I thought a referee was supposed to be neutral?J.J.: Don’t get your panties in a bunch, son, X is just being a good referee! Warrior was trying to cheat and has been penalised!Jack enters the ring and rushes right at the Scorpion, pulling him up and whipping him to the ropes, hitting a reverse atomic drop on the return, firing off a couple of punches and then grabbing the Scorpion across the shoulder, looking for the Bullseye (Rock Bottom)!
The Scorpion has other plans though, and grabs Jack’s shoulder in response, falling backwards and taking Jack with him, hitting the flatliner. Brett Cross is back up now, with revenge on his mind as he grabs the Scorpion from behind, hitting a backbreaker, following up with a knee drop to the chest, causing the Scorpion to call out in pain. Luck watches as Diabolik gets up, but drops back to one knee, bleeding heavily. Luck runs in, jumps onto Diabolik’s back, using it as a springboard and hitting an enzuigiri to the back of Cross’ head, knocking the Viking down. Luck then gets up and starts climbing the cage wall, spotting his chance to make a break for it. He reaches the top and slowly steps out onto the scaffold, the first man to do so, unsure about trusting this structure at first, he steps quickly across it to the middle, reaching up to the belt and attempting to unfasten it. Brett Cross and Diabolik both get up, seeing this and Brett grabs Diabolik, lifting him onto his shoulders. Diabolik is a little shaky, but he stands up as Luck frantically tries to untie the belt. Diabolik climbs up onto the scaffold, pulling himself up and hitting Luck in the ribs, the two having a fist-fight on the scaffold.
J.J.: Cross knows that Luck had almost won this match! He’s got to keep it going as long as he can, even if that means giving Diabolik a chance to steal it!Diabolik hits a few strong hits, knocking Luck back as he grabs him and tries to whip him from the scaffold. Luck puts the brakes on, stood on the edge, facing the arena floor as Diabolik charges in with a shoulder block, sending Luck off of the top of the cage. The crowd cheer as Diabolik throws his arms up, turning around and heading for the briefcase.
Diabolik doesn’t get far when he hears footsteps behind him. Luck had clung on to the side of the cage and has now climbed back up onto the scaffold, a look of genuine malice in his eyes. Diabolik turns around and approaches Luck, the pair tying up on the edge of the scaffold. Luck is struggling a little against Diabolik’s strength, but as the tie push and shove, Luck manages to hold strong, resisting Diabolik’s efforts. Luck then manages to break the tie up and hits a sharp kick to the ribs, following up with a few knife edge chops. Diabolik staggers back and Luck takes his chance, leaping up onto Diabolik’s shoulders, wrapping his legs around his head and then falling backwards, sending Diabolik tumbling to the outside with a Frankensteiner from the top of the cage, Luck just managing to grip onto the edge of the cage once more, pulling himself back up onto the scaffold. He stands proudly, admiring Diabolik’s limp body on the outside. Luck smiles as the crowd jeer, he raises a clenched fist, sticking out his thumb, jabbing it at his heart, causing even more jeers from the crowd.
Gibson: They really don’t like Mister Luck tonight! This is Nevada, he’s their hometown hero! They should show some respect, that was impressive!J.J.: Impressive? He damn near killed a man!Gibson: Exactly!Back in the ring, Brett takes a kick to the small of the back, wincing he turns to see that the Scorpion is back up, and he fires off a few more kicks, but Brett gets his arms up to block them, reaching out and grabbing the Scorpion by the hair with one arm, hitting a straight punch to the face with the other, following up by grabbing the Scorpion’s waist and hoisting him up onto his mammoth shoulders and then driving him to the mat with a powerful spine buster. Brett then slams the Scorpion down hard, turning around to see Jack Bull getting up, and the two approach each other, firing off rights and lefts.
On the outside, Warrior is slowly getting up begins climbing the outside of the cage, seeing Luck returning to the centre of the scaffold. Warrior reaches the top as Luck is fiddling with the ridiculously complicated knot tying the briefcase up, he shouts and runs across the ring, hitting a surprise RAGE on Luck, sending both men crashing back into the ring with a hard slam.
J.J.: Bah Gawd! Warrior’s almost killed himself to take down Mister Luck!Gibson: He needed to do that to keep the match going, but he’s hurting too now! Can he really hope to have any chance of winning the match after that?As a former boxer, Bull has no trouble firing off strong, punishing punches, but Brett Cross is just as capable of throwing some hard-hitting punches, even if he may hit slower than Bull. Bull makes his speed count for more than Cross’ raw strength though and manages to daze the bigger man with a quick flurry of blows, following up with a DDT, driving Cross to the mat. Bull then looks around to see that Diabolik is stirring on the outside, Warrior and Luck are still lying on the mat, and now Cross and the Scorpion are down. Bull starts climbing the cage, but Diabolik gets to his feet and enters the ring, grabbing the steel chair from earlier, running across the ring and smashing Bull’s legs with it, causing him to loosen his grip on the mesh. Diabolik hits another, then a third and Bull lets go of the cage, dropping to the mat.
Diabolik then decides it’s his time and starts climbing the cage, but doesn’t get too far before the Scorpion gets up, crawling up the cage behind him, reaching up as Diabolik straddles the top, trying to kick the Scorpion away. The Scorpion grabs Diabolik’s foot and uses it to haul himself up, the two sitting on the cage, breathing heavily. They then begin to trade strikes as Cross gets up in the ring, seeing it and ramming hard into the cage wall, shaking it and sending both Diabolik and the Scorpion falling to the outside, landing hard on the arena floor. Cross nods, satisfied with his work, turning around to see the Mr. Luck is slowly getting up, still hurting from being tackled from the top of the frame.
Cross approaches Luck and attempts to grapple him, but Luck proves to be an elusive target, slipping through Cross’ grasp, moving behind him. Cross turns around and tries to grab Luck, but misses again, spinning around and throwing a hard left that catches Luck by surprise, stunning him for a moment as Cross grabs him, lifting him up for a powerbomb, but Luck counters with a hurricanrana, dragging Cross to the mat with his legs.
J.J.: Mr. Luck is proving to be a slipper customer! Brett can barely get a handle on him, and, when he does, Luck just reverses his offence!Gibson: All it will take is one strong move from Cross and Luck’s down though. He has to duck and dive because he can’t match Cross for brute strength.On the outside, Diabolik and the Scorpion are getting up, the two tie up and the Scorpion takes control with a snap suplex. He pulls Diabolik back up and hits a knife edge chop, before reaching behind him and breaking out a dragon suplex. Xplode then whistles at him, opening the door and telling him to get back inside. The Scorpion nods and looks under the ring first, grabbing a lead pipe and smacking Diabolik across the face with it, before throwing the pipe into the ring. He then smirks and picks Diabolik up, dragging him into the ring with him, and then throwing him back out over the top rope to reset the counter for the hardcore veteran as Xplode closes the door.
The Scorpion then grabs the lead pipe and runs across the ring, swinging it at the back of Brett Cross. Luck sees the chance and grabs the steel chair, hitting Brett in the face with it, busting him open, as the Scorpion continues to hit Cross with the pipe. The two swing weapons for a little longer, until Cross slumps to the mat in a heap. Jack Bull is slowly getting up and turns to face both Luck and the Scorpion, armed with weapons. He backs up a little, before he trips over something, falling to the floor. Warrior gets up and laughs, pulling Bull up and slamming his head into the steel cage, causing Bull to begin bleeding too! Warrior does it a second time, before hitting the Colorado Suplex (belly-to-belly suplex), sending Bull to the mat. Luck and the Scorpion then begin whaling on Bull with their weapons as Warrior looks on, smirking.
J.J.: Bah Gawd! Won’t someone stop this? It’s turning into a bloodbath!Gibson: Bull isn’t the most well-liked man in the locker room, he’s made plenty of enemies here and they’re finally getting a chance to take some revenge!Warrior pulls the bloodied, beaten Bull up, holding him in a Full Nelson as the Scorpion rams the lead pipe hard into Bull’s ribs, causing him to cry out, coughing up blood. Warrior smirks and lets go as Bull drops to the mat, barely conscious, the three men now stomping the crap out of Bull.
Gibson: This is really smart from the Scorpion though! He’s already the Champion, so the result of this match is less important to him, but he’s facing Bull in two weeks at Retribution. If he can destroy Bull now, he’ll have an easy match at the PPV.J.J.: That’s if Bull even makes it to Retribution! Someone needs to stop this now, it’s a massacre!Bull is lifeless on the floor and the Scorpion pulls him up, holding him by the throat, looking him in the eyes with a sadistic smile, but Bull can’t muster anything. Scorpion laughs and lets go, hoisting Bull onto his shoulders and looking for the Eliminator (Psycho Driver). Luck and Warrior cheer him on, both men revelling in the demolition of Jack Bull.
J.J.: This looks like the end now! I can’t see Bull recovering from this brutal whipping any time soon!The Scorpion moves to the centre of the ring, as Luck lies the steel chair down, ready to drive Bull head-first into it. As the Scorpion readies himself, he hears a shout from behind, turning to see that Brett Cross is back up, and raging. He grabs Luck and whips him into Warrior, sending them both to the turnbuckle as the Scorpion drops Bull to the mat, turning to face the Viking head on. Brett rushes in, knocking the Scorpion out with a big shoulder block, before pulling him up and whipping him to the corner with Luck and Warrior. Brett then steps back and runs in, hitting a giant splash on all three men, crushing them in the corner.
J.J.: Look at him go! Cross is cleaning house!Gibson: I’m sure that Bull will thank him for that if he ever gets up again!Cross then pulls the Scorpion away, delivering a strong headbutt and dropping him to the mat, he then pulls Luck out of the corner and scoop slams him, facing Warrior in the very corner. Cross steps back and runs in for another big splash. Warrior slumps to the mat as Cross looks around, surveying the carnage. He then begins to climb the cage wall, but is cut short by Diabolik, who has gotten up outside if the ring and is slamming another steel chair against the wall of the cage from the outside. Xplode shrugs, allowing him to continue as he smashes the chair against the cage, causing Cross to lose his grip and drop to the mat. Diabolik turns to X who nods again and opens the cage, but Diabolik is busy looking under the ring. He pulls out a table and slides it in through the door, before grabbing the chair again and climbing into the ring with it.
Diabolik sets the table up in the middle of the ring as Luck and Warrior begin to get up. Diabolik grabs the chair and hits Luck with it, turning to Warrior who has picked up a chair of his own, the two swing chairs at the same time, steel colliding with steel, both men stepping back, wincing a little from the hit. They try again, with the same result, Diabolik throwing his chair at Warrior. Warrior drops his and catches the chair in mid-air, in time for Diabolik to hit a dropkick to the chair, slamming it into Warrior’s face, sending him to the mat. Brett Cross gets up, but Diabolik rushes him with a chair shot, slamming the cold steel against Cross’ skull, knocking him to the mat as the Scorpion gets up. Diabolik rushes him, but the Scorpion rolls away, grabbing the lead pipe and catching Diabolik in the ribs with a shot, causing him to drop the chair. The Scorpion drags him towards the table, rolling him onto it and climbing up to join him.
Gibson: Oh boy! Diabolik’s about to get hurt!The Scorpion pulls Diabolik up, but gets caught by a punch to the gut as Diabolik fights back, the two tie up on the table as Brett Cross gets up again, shaking off the chair shot and approaching the two, shoving them off of the table and onto the floor. Cross then pulls Diabolik up and hits a few big right hands, whipping him to the ropes and catching him on the return for a big spinebuster. Cross pulls the Scorpion up, but takes a thumb to the eye for his troubles, staggering backwards as the Scorpion grabs the lead pipe, striking Cross on the legs with it, dropping him to his knees. The Scorpion then hits a knee to the face of Cross, leaving him slumped on the mat.
The Scorpion turns to start climbing the cage, but sees Bull staggering up. He jumps back down and approaches Bull, he swings the pipe, but Bull ducks and the Scorpion hits the cage instead, dropping the pipe. Bull spots his chance and hits a right fist, then a left and a strong right uppercut, flooring the Scorpion as the crowd wills him on. Jack looks around, seeing his chance as the only man standing and he begins to climb the cage slowly.
J.J.: He’s going for it! Jack’s back and looking for that briefcase!Willed on by the crowd, Bull reaches the top of the cage as the Scorpion and Brett Cross get back up. Bull makes it on to the metal plinth, not too confident as the Scorpion begins crawling up the cage. Scorpion joins Bull on the scaffold as Brett gets back to his feet, looking up to see the pair trading blows high above the ring.
Gibson: This doesn’t look good! Bull and the Scorpion are having a fist fight at that height! It won’t end well for both men, I know that much!J.J.: A fall from that height could easily end a man’s career!Cross watches the fist fight for a moment before shaking his head and climbing the cage, too! His height gives him an advantage, but a man of Cross’ size clearly isn’t too comfortable climbing up the side of a steel cage. Slowly, but surely, Cross reaches the top of the cage as Bull and Scorpion are throwing leather, both rocking with each blow, struggling to stay on the scaffold. Cross takes a deep breath and steps onto the scaffold, it groans a little under his weight, but withstand it as he gingerly approaches the other two. Bull and the Scorpion both turn to see Cross marching towards them. Taking care because the precarious situation, they are all reluctant to make any sudden moves, but Cross draws on some kind of mad courage and runs the last couple of steps, extending both arms for a double clothesline, missing both Bull and the Scorpion as they step back, all three men just about staying on the frame.
Cross is now stuck in the middle and the Scorpion looks for a pot shot with a kidney job, but Cross ignores the pain and grabs him around the throat, a look of genuine malice in his eyes as the Scorpion’s eyes widen. Cross pulls the Scorpion nearer, grabbing him around the neck with both hands, hoisting him into the air, holding him over the ring. Bull watches on, as Cross roars, elevating the Scorpion higher, holding him over the table that Diabolik had set up previously. The Scorpion’s eyes flicker and he swings his boot up, squarely catching Cross in the groin for yet another low blow as Cross’s eyes glaze over and he falls forwards, that two man slamming through the table, into the mat itself, shaking the very ring as Jack Bull drops to his stomach, clinging on to the scaffold for dear life, trying not to fall.
Gibson: My thoughts exactly!J.J.: Bah Gawd! The Scorpion’s damn near broken in half!Gibson: Just like that table then!Diabolik, Luck and Warrior are all getting up in the ring, having witnessed the fall. Instantly, all three men start climbing the cage as Bull attempts to unfasten the briefcase. Luck climbs quickly and hops onto the scaffold, approaching to the left of Bull, who lets go of the briefcase and prepares for another fight as Diabolik makes it up and onto the scaffold, standing to the left of Luck, as Warrior finally reaches the top, eyeing up the situation, stood on the fourth remaining piece of scaffolding. He steps onto the scaffold awkwardly and then stops, squatting down, steadying himself.
Gibson: Don’t even think about it, Warrior!Too late! Warrior charges forwards, looking for a RAGE on Luck! Mister Luck’s eyes narrow and he squats down, utilising every last second, before grabbing the scaffold with one hand and leaping off as Warrior runs through, Luck then grips the scaffold with his other hand, swinging himself back up onto the cross-shaped structure, his eyes filling with a murderous rage. Diabolik and Bull have tied up in the centre, both men trying to push each other around, as Warrior turns back to face Luck, snorting, he approaches, swinging some wild punches that Luck has to step back to avoid, as the scaffold groans loudly.
Gibson: Oh shit…Warrior throws another angry punch as Luck leans back, catching Warrior’s arm and forcing him from the top of the scaffold, but Warrior manages to grab the metal frame as he falls, clinging on for dear life. Luck grins sadistically and stomps on Warrior’s hand as a metallic scream fills the air as the scaffold buckles under the weight of four grown men, the middle section giving way and collapsing, all four men falling to the ring hard as the scaffold collapses, the metal falling with them.
J.J.: I can’t believe it! The scaffold has broken! Are they all alright?All four men are rolling in pain, Cross and the Scorpion still lying on the remains of the table, as Xplode opens the cage door, stepping inside. He checks on all six competitors one by one and then gives the thumbs up, exiting the ring and pulling a steel ladder out from beneath it, sliding it in through the door.
Gibson: Good to see that Xplode had a back-up plan!J.J.: Good to see that all six men are still alive, you mean! That could have killed them! They’re not far from death as it is, they’re all bloodied and battered, this match can’t go on any longer, surely?Diabolik is the first up, seeing the carnage and the ladder; he knows now what he must do. He grabs the ladder and sets up in the middle of the ring, slowly starting to climb it as Mr. Luck gets up too, shakily placing one foot on the ladder and climbing with him.
Bull staggers to his feet and grabs the side of the ladder, yelling and pushing forwards, trying to tip it over as Luck and Diabolik hold on tight. As the ladder begins to tilt, Luck raises his fingers, poking Diabolik in the eyes, causing him to cry out and let go of the top of the ladder as Luck leaps back off of it, landing roughly on the mat, but still able to get up. Diabolik is less fortunate as he falls with the ladder, it slams against the side of the cage and Diabolik is roughly slammed into the cage wall, his head bouncing off of the ladder, he seems to go limp for a moment as he drops, landing on his back in the corner. Bull and Luck tie up, both determined to beat the other down first, then win the match now, memories of their previous encounters still lingering as they push each other around, looking for control.
Warrior gets up, clutching his head and ribs as he stands over the bodies of Brett Cross and the Scorpion. Warrior kicks them, but gets little response, so he approaches the ladder. Luck and Bull spot him and stop fighting for a moment, Luck turning to Warrior and whipping him to the far ropes, catching him on the return with a dropkick. Bull then pulls Warrior up and hits a few jabs, whipping him to the corner of the ring, following up with an elbow strike. He shouts at Xplode to open the door, and Bull then throws Warrior through the second and third ropes, crashing to the outside. Bull turns around as Luck rams his boot into Bull’s face. Bull falls back against the ropes and Luck tries to force him out as Bull tries to keep his feet on the ground. Bull grabs the top rope with both hands, holding on tight, he leans back, using the elasticity of the ropes to bounce back at Luck with a surprise headbutt.
Gibson: That’s what Jack Bull means when he talks about using his head!Xplode cheers, shouting encouragement to Bull as he closes and locks the door once more.
Gibson: So very neutral, Xplode! So very neutral!J.J.: He kept that door open until they moved away, Rock, he gave Luck every chance to throw Bull out of the ring!Bull then grabs Luck and hits a body slam, following up with an elbow drop. Bull then pulls Luck up and throws him into the side of the cage, before retrieving the ladder and setting it up in the centre of the ring as the fans cheer wildly. Bull places one foot on the ladder, then another and begins the slow ascent. He reaches the top, swaying and grabbing the briefcase, trying to untie it as Diabolik stirs, the former hardcore champion proving his resilience once more. Diabolik grabs Bull’s leg, trying to pull him back down. Bull lets go of the briefcase and grabs the top of the ladder, kicking out at Diabolik, trying to knock him away. Diabolik grabs Bull’s leg and tries once again to pull him off, Bull readies himself and jumps back, off of the ladder, catching Diabolik in the head with an elbow strike, Bull then grabs him and hits the Bullseye (Rock Bottom)!
J.J.: Jack Bull's going to do it, Rock! He's really going to do it!Gibson: I wouldn't be so sure, I think someone else in that ring might disagree!The crowd erupts as Bull then turns back around to see Luck stirring on the far side of the ring…
Bull and Luck circle the ring, staring one another down. Droplets of sweat bead down the corner’s of his forehead as Bull starts to shout at Luck, daring him to attack. Luck shouts back and the fans immediately begin to scream! Both men lock up, and then begin to exchange blows right after. You can feel the impact all around the arena as the two men unload fists upon one another! Bull comes out ahead eventually, taking a huge roundhouse punch to Luck’s jaw! Luck replies by grabbing Bull and Irish Whipping him across the ring!
Bull bounces off the ropes and shoulder charges Luck, driving Luck backwards! Bull then charges Luck but is taken out by a leg sweep by Luck! Struggling to his feet, Bull is grabbed around the ankles and dragged out of the ring by a new rejuvenated Scorpion! Scorpion sends his elbow into Bull’s jaw! Then, a hard Irish Whip sends Bull into the turnbuckle post, followed by a kick to the face from the champion! In the ring, Luck is watching the carnage, as the fans boo loudly!
Xplode walks over to the ropes now and looks down upon Bull and Scorpion. He shakes his head before turning to face Luck. Both men exchange glances until Xplode points at the briefcase, ordering Luck to get it over with! Luck does not hesitate at all, heading over to a nearby ladder. Placing it in position, Luck begins to climb when suddenly… he drops down and flips off Xplode!!
J.J:
WOW! Did he just flip off the Assassin?!
Gibson:
He did! Does Luck not realize who the referee is?J.J:
I don’t think that son of a gun cares!Xplode immediately kicks the ladder out of the way, getting right into the face of Luck! Both men have a stare down for a moment, Xplode smiling as he smacks on his gum! Luck backs away, only to be drop kicked by Jack Bull! Luck collides into Xplode, sending the former champion to the mat below! Scorpion enters the ring now with Diabolik close behind! All hell is breaking loose! Brett Cross is shown stepping over the top rope and grabbing Diabolik by the head! Then in the corner.. We see Warrior…
J.J: What is Warrior up to?Making his way through the chaos, Warrior places a ladder against the turnbuckle. He then glances over his shoulder and begins to ascend it. Jack Bull sees this, sending Scorpion over the top rope and racing to him after! Jack Bull grabs Warrior in a belly to belly suplex position! Warrior fights it off with hard jabs and the both of them tumble over the top rope and to ringside! Big Dave races down the ramp way and enters the ring, slapping the very groggy Mister Luck to life! Luck, with Dave’s help, walks over to the corner of the ring. Brett Cross sees this and literally tosses Diabolik out of the ring and to ringside! He grabs Luck by the shoulder only to have his hand slapped away by Dave. Both men lock up but Cross gets the better out of him! Grabbing Dave by the throat, Cross plants Dave hard into the mat! Jack Bull is seen stumbling back into the ring..
Luck climbs the ladder, grabbing the briefcase..
Cross grabs Luck..
Jack Bull grabs Cross….
All three men tumble to the mat as the crowd cheers! Bull and Cross roll away as Luck slowly sits up…
With the briefcase in his hand!
The bell rings as Cross and Bull rage out, flailing their hands in disgust..
Skye: Your winner… Mister Luck!J.J: Can you believe it! Mister Luck found a way to win! How did he do it!Gibson:
It’s not over yet! Look!Xplode slides into the ring, only for Luck to be yanked out by Big Dave! The LVC find their way out of the cage, Luck holding the briefcase for all to see! Cross and Bull glare at one another and then to Luck as they watch the LVC reach the stage area! Luck is shown smiling in victory, Dave slapping him on the shoulder…..
Then the fans cheer loudly!
Gibson: HE’S HERE!!!Bursting through the entrance, Oblivion is a man beside himself! He grabs both of the LVC and slams their heads together! Luck tumbles to the mat as Oblivion stalks him! Raises his hands in protest, Luck pleads for mercy but finds none as Oblivion grabs him by the throat and lifts him high into the air out of a seated position!!!
J.J: THE BIG DOG!! THE BIG DOG!! OBLIVION IS HERE AND HE WANTS LVC BLOOD!The fans cheer as Jack Bull and Brett Cross are shown nodding in the ring in approval! Oblivion walks Luck over to a heap of audio equipment, preparing to choke slam him off into the abyss! Dave is there to rescue him just in time though, sending his elbow into Oblivion’s back. Luck is dropped to the stage area where he grabs the suitcase and scurries to the backstage area! Turning around slowly, Oblivion approaches Dave who now notices that he is alone on the stage! The fans cheer louder than ever!!
Gibson:
Oh nooooo.. Check mate! You’re all alone now Dave.Dave tries to strike Oblivion but comes up empty as Oblivion kicks him in the gut and lifts him into a seated position! The fans cheer as Oblivion plants him hard into the steel stage, breaking the metal, and driving Dave into the sub flooring with the Full Throttle Powerbomb!!
Gibson: OH MY GAWWWWWD! DAVE HAS BEEN DESTROYED!Oblivion then stares at the ring and nods, and then points to the rafters where lights turn on that read.. “RETRIBUTION!” The fans continue to cheer as Oblivion exit’s the stage, leaving medical crews to see to Dave Markinson! Warrior is shown walking by him, laughing his ass off.
Gibson:
Well, now it all comes down to the next show! The end of it all! I can’t wait!J.J: It’s been a pleasure returning tonight. Thanks for having me.Gibson: It’s been an honor. See you in 2 weeks folks… it’s time for RETRIBUTION!!!The feed shifts to the ring where we see Jack Bull watching Scorpion exit with World Title in hand. Bull gestures a strap around his waist.. As the feed slowly fades out.
