Centra Prime
05.03.2121 from Southern Sun Memorial Hall Centrapolis, Centra Prime 7,420
- The Conversation -
Immediately after Night of the Dead, Gheist traveled to Primus to meet with General Rankor. The meeting took place inside Syndicate HQ in Rankor's "office". Rankor sits behind a desk as Gheist walks in, rewatching the events of NOTD.
"You did good, Gheist. Things couldn't have gone better!"
"I may not understand why, but you wanted it, so I did it. Anyway you would clue me in?"
Rankor looked up at Gheist almost annoyed he didn't understand his reasoning.
"I had stated that I would not fight Paganax again until he was aCe champion. Stopping him from winning the title was the best way to insure I did not have to worry about a match. That Red Savage wants to kill me, Gheist. I have no plans on dying."
Still confused Gheist pressed on.
"Isn't the aCe title what everyone wants though? I mean the essence is why we're fighting."
Rankor stood up and walked to the curtain behind him grabbing a lavish rope.
"The aCe tag team champions are Shock Syndicate, mindless machines. MY mindless machines. Meaning I am the sole benefactor of the tag essence, which when combined, is greater that the singles title."
Rankor yanked on the rope opening the curtain to display a huge window overlooking the Red Planet.
"I'm a simple being, Gheist. I don't need to rule Centra, just Primus and I'd say I'm doing a pretty damn good job."
Gheist started to walk towards the window. What he saw left his jaw open. A living breathing city of technology and machines as far as the eye could see. Rows upon rows of war machines stood ready for battle. A single tear left the eye of the Spiritual Assassin.
"And for your help, Gheist, you get your own little island on my piece of Heaven, thank you!"
- What We See -
(Present)
Every one is buzzing about tonight's double main event. Following the events at Clean Slate, Paganax demanded a match with Rankor. The aCe committee were set to rule in his favor when a desperate Rankor blurted that he'll fight him in any match that he chooses if he can beat Shock Syndicate in a handicap match. Paganax immediately agreed to these terms. Rankor managed to slip in the stipulation that he gets no match and can't demand one if he loses.
Heavyweight champion Godsend also dangled a carrot of his own. He says he will put his title on the line at Battle of Centra against the winner of Aegis and Avarice!
"The match has to have a clear winner though so I demand it be Last Man Standing! Actually, Avarice demands it, don't you Blackheart?"
The former champion stood behind Godsend, eyes blacked out under his spell. He just nods.
PainMaster vs. Hustler
PainMaster defeated Hustler by Disqualifiation (PISTOL WHIP) at 5:14
Match Rating: 0.75
Hustler dished out the beating of Painmaster's life. More resembling a mugging then an actual wrestling match, Hustler went out with one mission- soften Painmaster up for their Street Fight at Battle of Centra. He succeeded.
Scorch vs. Sycophant the Deviant
Scorch defeated Sycophant the Deviant with TRAILBLAZER at 2:27
Match Rating: 0.10
Scorch saw what Hustler did in his match and said he could do him one better! The match mostly consisted of TRAILBLAZERS and chair shots outside the ring. The Regulators look strong going into Battle of Centra.
- aCe Batlefield Title -
Nicodemus and Hybrid vs. Ventross and Nemean
Hybrid defeated Ventross with a POISON DRIVER at 1:02
Ventross stood in the ring across from Nicodemus. As Ventross made a motion to lock up the Ancient tagged in his beast. Ventross didn't back down, throwing forearm bludgeons but to no avail. Brain Damager and Poison Driver kept Ventross down. Nemean tried to break the pin but was met with a flying knee from Nicodemus. Nicodemus gloated around ringside with the Battlefied title as Ventross came around. Ventross had enough.
"I'm tired of you hiding behind your beast! Me and you one on one at Battle of Centra! If you win, I return to my cell on the Mothership!"
Nicodemus smiled widely
Esperanto vs. Mr. Bloat
Esperanto defeated Mr. Bloat with a High Noon Hangover at 7:10
Match Rating: 2.00
A clean sweep for The Regulators! Esperanto comes firing out of the gate with two running high knees knocking Bloat outside the ring. The two foes battle outside the ring with Mr. Bloat getting the upper hand. He tries to roll back in the ring but Esperanto isn't having any of it! He pulls Bloat back outside for another round, this time getting the better of the fight. Esperanto is feeling it, chugging a bottle of Elixir and smashing it over Mr. Bloats head. Three consecutive High Noon Hangover's give the Sheriff the win. The crowd goes nuts as The Regulators have all the momentum going into Battle of Centra.
-#1 Contender Battle Royale -
Darkness Falls vs. Light Brigade vs. NuBorn Destruction vs. The Archangels vs. The Others vs. Zombie Nation
ORDER OF ELIMINATIONS
Lance At-Las clotheslines former friend Noxious over the top rope and to the floor. Noxious has been eliminated! (1:32)
Rotwurm charges at Odyssey clumsily but the Ravager ducks! Rotwurm goes right over the top rope and onto the floor! (1:49)
ZOMBIE NATION ARE ELIMINATED
Warfare is holding Exodus for Tekaro. Tekaro grabs his shield to blast Exodus but the Archangel wiggles free! Warfare gets clocked in the head and falls backwards over the rope! Warfare is gone! (2:12)
Krypt throws Aspin Northstar over the top rope and onto the floor! (2:26)
Tekaro tries to exact revenge for Warfare but Exodus picks him up, flies above the ring and drops him to the floor! Tekaro has been eliminated! (3:28)
NUBORN DESTRUCTION HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED
Exodus just blasted Odyssey sending Odyssey over and out! (5:09)
The contestants battle nearly 15 minutes without an elimination when suddenly Exodus throws Lance At-Las over the top rope and onto the floor! (20:02)
LIGHT BRIGADE ARE ELIMINATED
Exodus is a man possessed until Darkness Falls Hit'em High and Hit'em Low. Krypt easily picks him up and tosses him out toss him over! Exodus has been eliminated! (22:44)
Omni and Gabriel team up briefly to take on Darkness
Falls having some success putting the two Primus natives on their heels. As Gabriel turns to pump up the crowd Omni throws Gabriel over the top rope and onto the floor! Gabriel is stunned as Omni says "nothing personal." (23:28)
THE ARCHANGELS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED
Omni quickly goes to eliminate Krypt who holds the top rope for dear life. Jakyll makes the save and him and Omni trade blows! Krypt recovers and charges at Omni who ducks and flips both Darkness members over! Both Krypt and Jakyll look like they're going to tumble out of the ring together! But no ... they both hang on! Krypt and Jakyll springboard off the top rope hitting Omni with a dropkick. They pick Omni upand toss him right over the top rope and onto the floor! (27:33)
THE OTHERS ARE ELIMINATED
WINNERS AND NEW NUMBER ONE CONTENDERS TO THE aCe TAG TITLES-
DARKNESS FALLS!
27:33
Match Rating: 3.00
- Confrontation -
Light Brigade are walking to the back when a Centra reporter stops them for a a post match interview.
Reporter - Lance, how are you feeling about coming up short for a chance at the tag titles at what is arguably the biggest show of the year?
Lance At-Las - I'm not going to lie, I'm extremely disappointed. After our showing at Clean Slate I thought it was destiny to come into the battle royale and secure a title shot at Battle of Centra. We're not giving up and I know one day...
At-Las is interrupted by The Dominion and Avarice who is wandering a step behind. Godsend speaks.
Godsend - Oh it never ends with you does it?!?
"Waaa we didn't win, we'll try harder! Waaa I'm disappointed!"
YOU are the disappointment, Lance! Hellraisers should automatically get the title shots after taking Shock Syndicate to the limit, and they didn't even get in the damn battle royale! And let me tell you something else...
Aspin Northstar had heard enough and slaps Godsend! Hellraisers immediately attack and a four man brawl is raging in the backstage area! Godsend recovers and orders Avarice to help Darkseed and Nightmare. Godsend joins in and the numbers are to great for Light Brigade who take a beating. Aegis and The Regulators make the save running off the aCe champion and his cronies.
Paganax vs. Shock Syndicate
Paganax defeated Holocaust with a Primal Scream at 10:12
Match Rating: 3.25
Paganax comes out guns ablazing bringing the fight directly to the tag team champions. The Heathen Chief keeps both men off balance by dividing and conquering - throwing Flatliner out of the ring and attacking Holocaust and then vice versa. Shock Syndicate would eventually get on the same page double teaming the Red Machine and leaving him ripe for the picking. Luck would be on the side of Paganax, Holocaust's SHOCK WAVE backfired leaving him limp. Paganax was able to capitalize with a roaring elbow to Flatliner. He went to set up PAGAN VOID when Rankor appears in the isle ordering Gheist to interfere. In a shocking turn of events Gheist is blindsided by a Silver Bullet from Shepard! Paganax takes advantage of the chaos throwing Flatliner to the outside and hits a just recovering Holocaust with a Primal Scream kick for the win!! Rankor is in shock!
Paganax grabs a mic and breathes two words.... "TORTURE CHAMBER!"
- Justice Served -
A reporter is trying to catch up with Shepard backstage who is walking with a purpose. Unable to stop him the reporter just blurts out his question.
Reporter - Shepard care to explain why you got involved in the match between Shock Syndicate and Paganax?
Shepard - People have been interfering in matches a little too freely lately. I was a victim of it at CLEAN SLATE and I couldn't just sit back and let it happen again tonight.
Reporter - By injecting yourself into the match you no doubt put a target on your back not only from Gheist but from Rankor as well.
Shepard - I'm counting on it.
Reporter - But Paganax isn't even a teammate, why risk helping him?
Shepard finally stops walking and looks at the reporter, then the camera that's been trailing behind.
Shepard - Because that man deserves his revenge, and Rankor deserves to die!
- Meanwhile back in medical... -
Light Brigade are being tended to by the medical staff at Southern Sun. Scorch and Hustler stop in to check in on them.
"How you holding up boys?" asked Scorch as he lit his stogie.
"Little banged up sir but I'll be alright." replied Northstar, Lance just waved his hand.
"Man, that took some huevos to slap Godsend kid. You better watch out for this one, At-Las." Hustler gave Aspin a pound as he and Scorch laughed and left.
Lance At-Las still hasn't said a word.
"So I did good Mr. At-Las?"
"No Aspin, that was foolish"
"But Mr. Scorch and Mr. Hustler just said..."
"I know what they just said, Aspin. They've been doing this a lot longer than you and can handle themselves a lot better than you. You don't realize what you've done. The Hellraisers are going to be looking to make an example out of you now. This is going to be serious."
Aspin Northstar stood up almost defiant. "I'm ready for them Mr. At-Las!"
Lance takes the ice pack off his neck and throws it in the trash. "You better be."
- Last Man Standing -
Aegis vs. Avarice
Avarice defeated Aegis with a Crown of Thorns at 23:02
Match Rating: 3.75
At the start of the match it was announced the winner of the contest would face Godsend at BoC and the loser would face Murdok. Neither men seemed concerned about saving energy as they come out of the gate with all cylinders firing! Both men were fairly equal until Avarice managed to bust Aegis open with Crown of Thorns. Avarice would come back to this move several times and it ended up being the undoing of Aegis. When the bell rang the spell of Godsend wore off of Avarice. Still, the Blackheart showed no remorse for what he had done, leaving the ring without checking on his teammate.
Next...Battle of Centra
Overall Card Rating: 2.14