Battle of Centra
05.16.2120 from Centra Palladium Centrapolis, Centra Prime 45,640
- The Devil Plus One -
At the conclusion of the main event at Southern Sun things looked bleak. Flatliner followed Godsend out of the ring, to the back and boarded a hovercraft together! Whispers and rumors were heard that Flatliner was under the spell of Godsend but nothing concrete was known at first. Things got more interesting when Rankor demanded Godsend return his property to him. In a brief video message Godsend confirmed Flatliner was indeed with him!
"You'll get him back when I'm done with him"
More as this develops.
- What We See -
It's been a year and a day since the last time the aCe ran a card in the Centra Palladium. So much has changed in that year but somethings have not - this is war and every fan here believes in the ROC.
The Palladium looks pristine, no one would have believed this place was overrun by zombies just earlier this year.
Fans look forward to getting back in "their house" and supporting their team after a year of renting out space.
In a misguided attempt to spoil the return to their home field, Murdok deployed a unit of undead to march on the city. A company of ROC soldiers (Knight's of the Night lead by Shepard) handily defeated them dealing another blow to Murdok's ego.
- A Promise Kept -
After the Centra Prime anthem finished the music of Aegis hits and fans are going wild. Getting in the ring Aegis grabs a mic.
"Damn it feels good to be home! (crowd goes wild) I hate to admit it but there were times I didn't think we'd ever see this place again. Now that I'm here, I have a promise to keep. If you remember, after his match at Flesh and Bones...Lance and I told Rouser he deserved to have his banner hanged here in these rafters!
Sadly, Rouser isn't here to see it happen... but I'm a man of my word!"
At this Rouser's good friend Aspin Northstar and his mentor Lance At-Las carried out the banner of Rouser. Aegis put his hand up motioning to the back.
Twenty ROC soldiers with guns-ready march out and take positions, guns aimed at the curtain. Aegis speaks.
"We will raise this banner and we will have a moment of silence. For Rouser and for the victims of the attack that left this place closed for so long.
ROC, if anyone interrupts this moment, fire at will!"
Lance and Aspin raise the banner of Rouser in silence. The moment goes off without a hitch.
As it ends the fans cheer, chanting "Rouser! Rouser! Rouser!"
Exodus vs. Gheist
Exodus defeated Gheist with WRAITH OF GOD at 8:12
Match Rating: 2.75
Exodus gets his first one on one win! The crowd goes nuts as Exodus overcomes the smug supernatural Gheist. The Spiritual Assassin gets off to a fast start hitting Possessor's Edge early making the former Atman bleed. This enraged Exodus who opens a Heavenly Barrage. From there Exodus hits WRAITH OF GOD for a two, everyone on edge from the sound. Climbing to the top, Exodus gets cut off by Gheist the two exchange blows when Exodus pulls off a crazy reverse huracanrana and explodes with another WOD for the win!
Darkness Falls vs. Living Dead
Jakyll defeated Noxious with RED DAWN at 7:34
Match Rating: 2.50
Darkness Falls continue their dominance over Living Dead. They keep themselves in the title picture and will be watching the tag title match with great interest later on.
General Rankor vs. Aspin Northstar
General Rankor defeated Aspin Northstar with a Front-Face DDT at 6:40
Match Rating: 2.50
The crowd explodes when an angry Rankor charged at Aspin at the opening bell to be met with a crescent kick to the jaw. If Northstar reacted quicker he could have had the upset of the night. The upstart from Tarkania held his own early on keeping Rankor off balance with high energy moves until he was tossed from the ring. Rankor decided he had enough and dropped the rookie with a tombstone piledriver on the ringside floor. Amazingly, Northstar made it back in before the 20 count but it was all Rankor after that, eventually falling to a Front-Face DDT.
Lance At-Las vs. Avarice
Avarice defeated Lance At-Las with 7th SIN at 10:31
Match Rating: 3.00
The bell rings and both men are in the middle throwing rapid fire punches once again! At-Las gets the better of the exchange taking over on offense. Avarice went flying from turnbuckle to turnbuckle from repeated Atlas World Beaters. Pleading on his knees, Avarice sneakily pulled At-Las through the ring ropes. Following him out the Blackheart grabs that infamous CWF belt and takes it to Lance's head. From this point on it was all Avarice, finishing the match with 7TH SIN. The Blackheart sits up and screams celebrating his win. Grabbing his belt again he nails At-Las one more time for good measure. As the ultimate insult he leaves a Black Rose on the former hero of the CWF, finally getting his moment.
Murdok vs. Hybrid
Hybrid defeated Murdok with POISON DRIVER at 13:01
Match Rating: 3.75
A strong style fans dream match! These two hosses went toe to toe pounding each other brutally. Murdok set the tone by shoving Hybrid in the face begging him to hit him. Hybrid obliged and the two went back and forth, the crowd reacting to each sickening thud. Murdok couldn't keep up however and Hybrid took over, taking the match to the floor. Remembering what worked for him last match, the genetic mash-up power-bombs the Harvester against the ring apron almost scoring a count out victory. Hybrid went to end it with POISON DRIVER but Trisis' distraction allowed Murdok to gain the upper hand. It wouldn't last, Hybrid ended it with his devastating finisher leaving Murdok with egg on his face again.
- aCe Tag Team Championship -
NuBorn Destruction vs. Sycophant & Master
Warfare defeated Sycophant the Deviant with a Running Spear Takedown at 25:19
Match Rating: 4.50
The same announcement that was made at Southern Sun was made before the aCe tag title match. S & M come down to louder boos (if possible) and with a disgruntled Gheist, who barely cared about what was happening in the ring. The match itself was an incredible back and forth with Tekaro answering Sycophants challenge to "make him bleed" by bashing him over and over with his shield. Warfare tried to out-brutalize Tekaro, throwing The Deviant around like a rag doll, tossing him up in the air, hitting the ropes and knocking him out with a running spear takedown for the win.
Hustler vs. Holocaust
Hustler defeated Holocaust with a Referee Stopage at 17:51
Match Rating: 4.25
In a rare moment of showmanship, Hustler comes to the ring with members of his Blue Steel Crew hyping the crowd, yelling "the ROC is in the building!" Holocaust watched this from the ring, never taking his eyes off Hustler - a focused look not seen since his GWF feud with Mace. As soon as Hustler was in the ring, Holocaust was on top of him. From that point on the match was a dog fight, both men taking their pound of flesh from the other. Holocaust got ahead early working over the back with power slams and ramming Hustler into multiple barricades outside the ring. Hustler used everything but the kitchen sink on Holocaust including bats, chairs and the ring posts. His most powerful weapon however would be the bottom turnbuckle hitting Holocaust with several Curb Jaw. The fifth consecutive stomp was enough for the ref to call the match, Hustler wins by stoppage!
- The Specialists -
A drone camera follows aCe champion Shepard down back halls to the ROC's war room in the Palladium. Scorch is sitting at a table feet up drink in hand.
"There's my brother! Cheers!" Scorch chugs his drink and slams it down.
"Getting the party started early friend?"
Scorch pours himself another.
"No match tonight, no responsibilities! Figured I'd enjoy from here."
"The former may be true, Scorch but not the latter. You saw what I saw earlier yes? Godsend has something planned for Flatliner, and I feels that doesn't bode well for me. I've got a plan..."
Scorch slowly put his feet down, stood up and finished his drink. Walking the drone camera with his hand out the room he says "what did you have in mind?" as he shuts the door.
- TORTURE CHAMBER -
Ventross vs. Paganax
Ventross defeated Paganax with MERCY KILLING at 23:41
Match Rating: 4.50
In a stark contrast to the previous match, both Paganax and Ventross took their time sizing each other up and trying to get the upper hand. The Heathen Chief would attack first, dominating the Ravager with his brute strength. Ventross was gushing blood as Paganax dragged him around the cage grinding his head into the bars. Ventross took over after hopping over a chop block, no doubt from watching tape on the Warfare match last card. From there Vetross hit Vicious Onslaughts against every part of the cage he could. Going for a MERCY KILLING early on didn't stop the Lava King from coming back. Both men brutalized each other with every move in their arsenal, Paganax nailing Primal Screams into the cage, while Ventross hit Running Powerbombs into the unforgiving adamantium. Bloody and beaten the war came down to who could muster that one last deathblow. That came from Ventross; as a tired and defiant Paganax was trying to get to his feet he collapsed to a knee. Looking at the blood splattered Ravager he motions for Ventross to give him his best shot, which comes in the form of another MERCY KILLING for the win.
The crowd was a 100% into this match with dual chants of Let's Go Paganax / Let's Go Ventross going on. After the win Ventross helped the Heathen Chief to his feet. Ventross put his right arm on Paganax's left shoulder, a sign of respect on Primus. Paganax returned the favor as the crowd gave both men a standing ovation.
- A Very Special Nemean Show -
Nemean hits the squared circle as the ring crew finishes taking down the Torture Chamber.
"I remember watching the first CentraMania on the Mothership. The main event was Paragon vs Wolf for the GWFC Heavyweight championship. From that moment on I knew that this is what I wanted to do. When the CWF decided to resurrect the name for it's premier event I worked harder than ever to make sure I'd be on one some day. Now aCe doesn't have a CentraMania but this is the next best thing and I'm not booked on it?!? NO WAY! This is billed as the place to end rivalries, and I aim to end the biggest rivalry in aCe once and for all! So Grovel, let's do this!
Nemean vs. Grovel
Nemean defeated Grovel with HUNGER STRIKE at 4:50
Match Rating: 1.75
Grovel makes his way to the ring to a shower of "GRO-VEL GRO-VEL" chants from the adoring crowd. Grovel used this momentum by biting Nemean in the shoulder. Quickly he tried to follow up with a Hitman's Clothesline but the agile Ravager ducked and ran up the turnbuckle hitting the Nemean Super Twister Press instead. From there it was all Nemean hitting consecutive HUNGER STRIKES for the win ending this feud of the ages.
- FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE -
Aegis vs. Nicodemus
Aegis defeated Nicodemus with a Spear off the entrance ramp at 10:13
Match Rating: 3.00
Aegis gets his revenge in a knock down drag out street fight. The ROC leader goes for the early win yet again coming out of the gate with a spinning elbow smash. Nicodemus would not go so easily eventually taking control and moving action to the outside. The Ravager proceeded to do what Aegis claimed in his promo; beating the Centra Prime native among his people. Dodging flying drinks and ignoring threats, The Ancient leader beat Aegis from one end of the arena to the other. Taking the fight to the top of the entrance ramp Nicodemus could feel the end was near. In a final act of desperation Aegis throws himself at Nicodemus spearing him off the ramp 8 feet below to the concrete floor! Lucky for Aegis he land on top of Nicodemus getting the 1-2-3!
- aCe Championship-
- TRIPLE THREAT -
Shepard vs. Godsend vs. Flatliner
Shepard defeated Godsend with a Nomad Knee Drop at 35:43
Match Rating: 5.00
The "triple threat" started just as Shepard feared- Godsend and Flatliner on the same side! As the bell rang both Godsend and Flatliner beat down the champ in the corner until he's limp. Just as quickly Godsend grabs Flatliner in a Godsend Super Backdrop and goes for the pin, Flatliner not moving a muscle. Shepard makes the saves but Flatliner is up back on the attack. This goes on for 10 minutes; Godsend hits some moves then steps back and orders Flatliner to take over. If Flatliner got in trouble (ex. Shepard has Flatliner in a chicken wing, Godsend hits Godsend Super Backdrop's on both at the same time) Godsend would step in. Finally Shepard got some room, reaches in a pocket and throws AntiVirus in Flatliner's face! As if on cue, Scorch runs out and hooks a blind Flatliner's feet with his pick ax and pulls him out of the ring fighting him to the back!
One on one Shepard and Godsend battle back and forth, Shepard misses EXORCISM and SPEAK OF THE DEVIL does not work for Godsend. Both men give their all never giving up an inch to the other until Shepard throws Antivirus again! The Serpent is blind as he takes a Nomad Knee Drop from the top rope! Shepard wins! Shepard wins! The crowd goes wild as The Vagabond Priest celebrates in his hometown crowd.
Overall Card Rating: 3.41
