Centra Underground
09.06.2121 from a Warehouse in the former Quarantine Zone, 1,300
- The Conversation -
- I don't think it's a good idea
--Well...I've taken that into consideration and I'm still going to do it.
-You're not ready.
--Says who? I feel fine. I'm doing it.
-I really don't think it's a good idea.
- What We See -
Downtown Centrapolis in the former Quarantine Zone is where we find ourselves. Although deemed safe from the Plague, most Centrans tend to avoid the area completely.
An abandoned warehouse is the site for tonight's show. Fans are packed in wherever they can find a space and are rowdy and ready for a fight.
The crowd is made up of Ravager expats, Blue Steel members and the roughest and toughest people of Prime.
- Ventross Introduction. -
Ventross hits the ring to huge applause from the crowd, especially the Ravagers.
His hand is still wrapped up but near fully healed after the attack from NuBorn Destruction. He allows the crowd to finish their ovation before starting to speak.
"You hear that Nicodemus? That is the sound of the people waking up! That is the sound of people seeing you for who you really are! That is the sound of people ready to fight back!
You may have back-doored your way into a title shot at Schism but tonight you go one on one with me! It is my mission to beat you so bad that you don't make it to your title match!
The Ravager Revolution is here and we're coming for you!"
The crowd explodes after the promo of Ventross.
The cheers quickly turn to boos when a hologram of Nicodemus appears in the ring.
"So these are the slums you call home? These are your "people"? Pathetic! I'd send a Ravager Unit to exterminate you all but it wouldn't even be worth it. (Loud boos)
Now, you're a bigger fool than I ever thought if you think I'm stepping in the ring with you tonight. I'm not jeopardizing the biggest match of my career to fight you."
Ventross smirked.
"I'm afraid you don't have a choice. I asked the aCe committee and they voted 3-0. If you don't wrestle, you forfeit your title match. Apparently they were pretty put out after the Matrix match."
The crowd cheers as Hologram Nicodemus paces back and forth. After thirty seconds he spoke.
"So be it. If I must do battle I must, but I demand Avarice fight tonight as well! It's only fair!"
- Avarice Responds -
The crowd actually cheers the last statement from Nicodemus. To everyone's surprise the champion is here and he makes known his displeasure.
"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no! It's bad enough I have to sit in the backstage area of this garbage pile because of "team unity" but I don't have to wrestle in it!"
Avarice walks and talks his way to the ring.
The crowd starts chanting "Aegis! Aegis! Aegis!" and this gets under Blackheart's skin even more.
"I'm sick and tired of the lack of respect that goes on in the aCe! From the Committee to the fans, no one gives me the respect I deserve!
Light Brigade have a Battlefield title match tonight. Why? It's not because they're lighting up the tag division! It's not from the stellar wins from Aegis! No it's all because of me! And still here you all are, chanting for him! Show your champion some respect!"
The chants of Aegis grow louder and louder until it turns to "We want Aegis!"
Sensing an opportunity Nicodemus interjects.
"You're right, Avarice. This is not fair! WE should not be forced to fight tonight! Since it seems we have no choice, I will offer you what was not offered to me. You may choose your opponent!'
The crowd is still chanting "We want Aegis!" and Avarice explodes.
"Oh you want Aegis?! Guess what?? I DO TOO!"
The champion throws down the mic and exits the ring, the rapid fans cheering for two huge matches they will see tonight.
aCe Battlefield Title
Zombie Nation vs. Light Brigade
Noxious defeated Lance At-Las via Disqualification at 4:25
Match Rating: 0.50
The match was barely getting started when Gabriel swooped in out of no where and plucked Rotwurm from his turnbuckle corner. Gabriel picked him up and flew towards the corner of the warehouse throwing Rotwurm through the antique tinted windows of the run-down building! Turning his attention to the former Meteor, he dove like a bird scooping up Noxious and depositing him the same way on the opposite side of the Warehouse!
The ref had no choice but to throw this match out.
- Esperanto Challenge -
Esperanto is out next to a pretty big pop of his own. He waves the fans off to stop but is clearly moved by the response.
"I'm here tonight to call out you, Mr. Bloat. I may have taken a slight detour but don't think that I haven't been waiting to get my hands on you! Now that I'm done with Rankor I can once again focus all my energy on you!"
Rankor clearly had other plans as he beamed to the ringside area.
"Correction you puffy pink meat sack, we are not done, not by a long shot!"
Rankor stepped in the ring, clearly not over their last encounter.
"If you think I was going to let that cheap shot slide, you're dead wrong! We have unfinished business!"
Paganax made his was out to ringside next.
"What were the meaning of those images in the Matrix, Traitor? I know you are behind them! Speak!"
Rankor feigned ignorance to what Paganax spoke of as he said something under his breath. It sounded like "you'll find out soon enough" but no one is certain.
Mr. Bloat lumbered out next.
"Well well well. What do we have here? My most hated enemy, my most favorite opponent, and my most favorite mass murdering Ravager! We can all continue to talk, or we can fight gentleman! I know my vote!"
The three men in the ring looked at each other and the impromptu tag match was made on the spot.
Paganax and Esperanto vs. General Rankor and Mr. Bloat
General Rankor defeated Paganax with a Razor Fork at 13:04
Match Rating: 3.00
All four men got to mix it up in this impromptu tag match. Rankor took the most punishment having another Elixir bottle shattered over his head (expertly tossed to Esperanto by Paganax) and suffering through the most devastating moves in the arsenal of Paganax. The match seemed well in hand for Esperanto and Paganax as the Big Red Machine executed PAGAN VOID.
Mr. Bloat wasn't willing to suffer another loss and lumbered into the ring attacking Paganax with his Razor Fork several times in the neck and back of the head. Esperanto stopped the attack with a running high knee and fists to the face but failed to see Rankor slowly roll Paganax over to get the win.
- The NEMEAN Show -
Nemean comes out to a loud ovation, no doubt due to his promo and take no crap attitude at Deep-Six.
He starts off putting over the Ravager Revolution and how tonight his team will be victorious. He soaks in the crowd response before introducing his guests.
"Tonight my guests were supposed to be the four men that make up Murdok's Tomb, but I have a feeling we may be two members short! Nevertheless please welcome Murdok's Tomb!"
Nemean was right, Gheist and Murdok were the only two who made their way to the ring to loud boos.
"Any update on Zombie Nation? Are they splatted on the pavement outside of The Warehouse?"
Fans start chanting GAB-RI-EL! GAB-RI-EL!
"Fool! You cannot kill that which is already dead so easily! A slight annoyance if anything, but they are fine! I cannot say the same for their snack, Exodus! I once again make the offer to you, Exodus! Join Murdok's Tomb! Let the Plague course through your body and take over!
Become my Angel of Death!"
Shepard and Gabriel decided they heard enough and come to the ring.
Murdok and Gheist hold their ground, both with smug smirks on their face. Nemean sees what is about to go down and quickly exits the ring.
Shepard gets in the face of Murdok while Gabriel squares up with Gheist. Murdok tries to say something but Shepard rocks him with a punch to the face. Gabriel headbutts Gheist in the nose and the fight is on!
Cathedral are getting the best of Murdok's Tomb when Zombie Nation lumber to the ring and double team Gabriel. Gheist takes this opportunity to double team Shepard but the Vagabond Priest blinds him with Antivirus! He screams out in pain falling outside the ring. Meanwhile, Zombie Nation try to bite Gabriel but he fights them off sending them flying outside the ring.
Murdok sees hie's out numbered and decides to retreat. The remaining members of Cathedral are amped up calling Murdok's Tomb back to fight more!
Hustler and Scorch and Darkness Falls vs. Sycophant and Master and Shock Syndicate
Jakyll defeated PainMaster with RED DAWN at 25:32
Match Rating: 4.25
Originally set to be a fatal four way to crown a new number one contender, the match was changed after the impromptu tag match featuring the respective team captains earlier.
The winners of the 8 man tag match will meet later tonight to determine the challengers to Hellraisers at Schism.
Several near falls in the match kept everyone on the edge of their seats with multiple pins being broken up, everyone wanting to be in the match later tonight. Shock Syndicate took heavy damage; Holocaust suffering from Shock Trauma, two failed SHOCK WAVES and a Curb Jaw from Hustler. Scorch was able to kick out of SHOCK AND AWE which basically took the team out of action.
THE END
Krypt attempts a moonsault on Sycophant but he counters it into THE TOURNIQUET.
Krypt fights free and Sycophant locks in Masochist's Hangman while PainMaster adds leverage on the outside. Hustler and Scorch take umbrage and take out PainMaster allowing Krypt to fight out of the hold. He quickly tags in Jakyll and the two immediately execute RED DAWN for the win.
- Survivor Elimination/ Weapons Welcome -
Nemean and The Others vs. Hybrid and NuBorn Destruction
Nemean defeated Warfare with an Avalanche Nemean Bomb through a table at 22:39
Match Rating: 3.50
Tekaro starts the match spear and shield in hand ready to do combat. Omni stands opposite him with no weapons, confident in his ability to best this man with his hands and feet. Omni does a great job ducking the strikes of Tekaro until he gets caught with a decapitating clothesline with the spear. That swings the momentum towards Tekaro and Tabula Rosa in the early minutes, the Antilian Warrior using his shield to his full advantage. Warfare tags in and nearly breaks Omni's back with a pair of tilt-a-whirl backbreakers. Warfare misses with WARHAMMER which Omni counters with an impressive electric chair bomb that gets a two count.
Odyssey tags in and The Others perform a series of tag moves that has Warfare reeling. Odyssey is nearly pinned when he's caught coming off the turnbuckle with a cross body that Warfare counters into a Juggernaught Driver. Tekaro keeps the pressure on with RINGS OF DESTRUCTION and The Others achieve Duality. Tekaro throws Omni into the ropes but telegraphs a back body drop and Omni makes him pay with a sunset flip for the 3!
TEKARO IS ELIMINATED
Hybrid comes in and immediately goes for a diving head butt but there is no water in the pool. Nemean tags in and is a house of fire! He takes Hybrid off his feet with a double leg takedown and is furiously punching him. A Nemean Super Twister Press gets a two as does a Ravager Gut Buster but HUNGER STRIKE does the trick and Hybrid is pinned! Incredible!
HYBRID IS ELIMINATED
Warfare runs in and delivers a maniac beat down to Nemean. The Big Man picks Nemean up and Press Slams him to the floor! He follows him out pounding him with a chair before throwing him in the ring and climbing the turnbuckle. Warfare jumps off spiking the chair on the top of Nemean's head nearly killing him! Quickly he applies the WARLOCK as blood starts to pool under Nemean, his blond hair soaked blue. The ref asks Nemean if he submits but he refuses leading to Warfare press slamming him again. A missed falling leg drop allows Nemean to tag in Odyssey but Warfare is possessed again locking in WARLOCK this time getting the submission.
ODYSSEY IS ELIMINATED
Warfare does his best to keep up with Omni and Nemean but the match is too long and The Big Man is gassed. He manages to kick out of a Nemean Super Twister Press and a reverse DDT until Nemean orders Omni to get a table. After setting it up in the middle of the ring Omni assists Nemean get Warfare in position for a second rope Nemean Bomb. The two men crash through the table and Nemean gets the win!
Avarice vs. Aegis
Aegis defeated Avarice with RAMPART'S REVENGE at 1:25
WHAT A SHOCK!
Avarice gets in Aegis' face before the match, wearing his usual smarmy smirk. Aegis staying calm and cool the whole time. The ref rings the bell and Avarice slaps the ROC leader! This sends Aegis over the edge and he pounces with a BattleGear Bodypress unloading punches to the champions face. Avarice manages to escape but Aegis throws him outside the ring and exits himself. He grabs his helmet and wallops the Blackheart upside the head sending Avarice ass over tea kettle!
Aegis throws Avarice back in the ring, hits RAMPART'S REVENGE (4) and gets the victory!
The crowd is shocked as Aegis rolls out of the ring and walks to the back like a boss leaving Avarice embarrassed in the ring.
Hustler and Scorch vs. Darkness Falls
Scorch defeated Jakyll with THE TRAILBLAZER at 11:33
Match Rating: 2.75
These four men went at each other hard, any semblance of their union earlier gone. Although they had a couple matches to rest fatigue soon set in for both teams with sloppy offense from both sides. Several times the action ended up outside the ring and many pin saves were made. In the end THE TRAILBLAZER knocked Jakyll out cold giving Hustler and Scorch one more opportunity to do what they haven't done yet. Win the big one.
Ventross vs. Nicodemus
Ventross defeated Nicodemus with Severed Ties at 3:18
Match Rating: Squash
Another unexpected shocker!
Ventross was all business throwing forearm bludgeons that rock the Ancient. Huge knees to ribs and a blindside lariat have Nicodemus retreating. Ventross stops him and gets slapped for his trouble. He responds with a Ravager Gut Buster that lands both men on the floor. Ventross sets Nicodemus up on a table at ringside and climbs to the top of the turnbuckle! The crowd is going nuts as Ventross jumps off with an elbow to Nicodemus through the table! The ref starts his count and gets to 18 when Ventross grabs Nicodemus and rolls him back into the ring. Ventross hits MERCY KILLING but picks Nicodemus up at 2! Instead he sets him up in his old finisher Severed Ties this time getting the 1-2-3!
The crowd celebrates as Ventross proclaims The Ravager Revolution is here!
Overall Card Rating: 2.03