aCe: A Dimension Divided...

[Vanimal]

- Post RAvenger Interviews and Merch Movers -

Aegis appeared first to give us more information on the upcoming Four Corners Tournament.

Aegis - The tournament is set to begin next show and will be fought all over Centra!

Four groups, six individuals to a group.

We will have three one on one matches over the next 4 shows, the winners moving on.

Those men will meet in triple threat matches to determine who represents their group.

Later in the evening, the four representatives will meet in a fatal four way elimination match until we have a winner!

Here are the groups and the participants for each.

                                                                 PRIME               MOTHERSHIP             PRIMUS                ANTILIA

                                                              Lance At-Las            Ventross                   Paganax                 Shepard

                                                   Aspin Northstar        Nemean                    Avarice                 Mr. Bloat

                                                   Pendragon             Peacemaker                 Hybrid                   Totalis

 

                                                    Esperanto                Warfare                Amazing Mann           Godsend

                                                    Hustler                    Omni                      Holocaust               Nightmare

                                                     Scud                     Odyssey                     Flatliner                Darkseed

The media center was abuzz with some of the groupings. As if reading their thoughts Aegis continued.

Aegis - I see some of the groupings may have surprised you. I will clarify a few things.

Peacemaker had asked The Ancients if he could fight in the Mothership bracket which they had no problem with.
Warfare asked as well, the Ancients left it up to Ventross to make the final call.
Avarice was put in the Primus group because that is who he entered the aCe with in 2120.
The most startling group will be Antilia.
We used that as sort of a wildcard group since there's not an Antilia contingent in aCe anymore. The Dominion were put in there for obvious reasons, Witchdoctor would have been there if not for injury.
Bloat and Totalis didn't care where they were as long as they were in.
As for Shepard, we're not really sure where he is from. There was a spot left on Prime and Antilia, he picked Antilia.
You can ask him why yourself later on.
All matches will be generated at random before the start of the show.

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Media - Your match lived up to the hype and "stole the show tonight". You will no doubt be representing Syndicate Tech in the Primus group of the Tournament, how do you feel you stack up with your group?

The Amazing Mann - The Primus group has an incredible array of performers but only one of them is AMAZING. It doesn't matter who my opening opponent is they will tap to UNBREAKABLE. I've become a master at Triple Threats. Then it's down to four but I will be the only ONE!

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Media - There's been a few set backs on your quest to regain the aCe title. How important is this Four Corners Tournament to you?

Pendragon - This tournament is everything. I'm not ashamed of the matches I've lost recently, they were great learning tools. I'll take that with me into my matches.

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Totalis bursts into the room and gets right to it.

Totalis - The winner of the Four Corners Tournament has arrived! I've been waiting for this since the Centra Cup, a chance to make right what the Board and everyone else got wrong! After I win the Tournament and take the essence, I'm going to infuse it with the TOP prize in aCe, the Holovision title!

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Media - Care to comment on the match?

Peacemaker - I made a rookie mistake and Totalis made me pay for it. Simple as that. I'm not looking behind me though, time to focus on the Tournament.

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Kincade enters the media center and tosses the Battlefield title on the table without a care. The Oakens follow behind.

Kincade - Ok mouth breathing bojos let's make this short and sour. Me and the Boys will be defending this ugly piece of ish in Trios matches.
Dems the rules.
The Blackheart left the Deathstar a little bit ago on a personal shuttle to train for the FCT. We had to stay because the boys have to beat the hell out of the Fairies again...I'm sorry Angels. That's what I meant.
Does he care he's in the Primus group? No he does not.
Should I be in instead of Scudmark?
Yes I should.
Did I cover it all?
Good, we out.

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Another devastating loss for The Six, what do you think the problem is when you team?

Lance At-Las -I don't know honestly. We wanted to do good. A combination of FDF and ROC in my mind. I dunno maybe it's me. Maybe my time is up.

Aspin Northstar - Don't say that, we'll come back stronger.

Lance At-Las - Maybe, maybe not. Time will tell.

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Media - Some unusual hallucinations were projected in the Matrix tonight, even by aCe standards, care to comment.

Omni thought for a couple seconds then started to speak. He got out only a sound when Odyssey walked in gave a concerned look and walked out. Omni excused himself then left.

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Media - You won the match but only by a technicality, do you feel you will get or deserve a rematch?

Esperanto - Kind of harsh, but I understand. Not a great showing from us, but our specialty is comebacks. Who knows what would have happened.

Media - It seems like the Regulators run hot and cold - one month you guys are a cohesive unit the next nearly imploding. Is the end near for you guys as a trio?

Scorch - I dunno. Ask the guy who isn't here. Better do it on Sphere or Circle or whatever he's always on nowadays.

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Media - That was an interesting match...

Ventross - Match? That was not a match. That was placating an insecure jack-ass because of guilt. I hope we get matched up in the FCT. You'll see a match and the result won't be the same.

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Media - Things don't seem to be over between you and Ventross.

Nemean - Oh they are, personally at least. I proved who the Ravager star is here and now it's on to bigger and better things - winning the FCT!

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Shepard comes in and sits down gingerly, placing the aCe title in front of him.

Media - You took a heck of a lot of punishment in that match, any injuries to report?

Shepard - A few bumps and bruises but I'll live. Once the essence kicks in I'll be right as rain.

Media - We're told you chose to be in the Antilia Group, can you explain your reasoning?

Shepard - I looked at both groups. I have a lot of friends in the Prime Group. I have enemies in the Antilia Group. Friendly competition is great and all but I'm here for a real fight.

Paganax slammed open the door and walked up to Shepard. The new aCe champ stood showing no signs of injury. Shepard extended his hand but Paganax just sneered.

Paganax - You got lucky.
You know it. I know it. These people know it.
You earned nothing!
I will win tournament, I will take back what is mine, and Primus will thrive!
You are on borrowed time!

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Top Five Merch Movers

5) Peacemaker Helmet (Kids sizes)

4) Nemean Blond Wig (Kids sizes)

3) Odyssey Hat (Kids sizes)

2) Nemean Show Tee (Kids sizes)

1) Ventross replica Ravager Shield (Kids sizes)

[Vanimal]

Four Corners Tournament

09.04.2123 from Four Corners Coliseum,Ravager Mothership 66,480

- What We See -

With the majority of Centra Prime fans heading back home, the quiet Ravager fan response is once again the norm. It remains to be seen if the Tournament elicits a different response however, Ravagers are extremely competitive.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Odyssey vs. Peacemaker

Odyssey defeated Peacemaker with CHRONOCHASM at 6:01

Match Rating: 2.50

The first upset of the Tournament! Both Odyssey and Peacemaker try to psych the other out by offering the first shot.
Odyssey insists so Peacemaker obliges with a forearm smash that sends Odyssey staggering back and to a knee. Peacemaker follows up with repeated turnbuckle rams but Odyssey continues doing it to himself after Tiber let's go! He turns and screams at Peacemaker and that would be the turning point.
(Note: I had this match written up before Maki Itoh on AEW, swear on the Galactic Code.)

Odyssey's offense consisted of three moves after that - axe handle elbow drops, roundhouse sweeps and back brain kicks, the last being the ace in the hole. Peacemaker was loopy, easy prey for CHRONOCHASM.

Odyssey advances.

- Regulators -

For the first time since Battle of Centra the Regulators are together. Hustler sits on his Comm-Device on one side of the room while Scorch sits at a table playing solitaire chomping his cigar.
Esperanto looks at both of them deciding what to say.

"We have a golden opportunity to take what is rightfully ours." he started. "That boys, is the Battlefield title."

Neither man looked too excited by Esperanto's statement. Nevertheless he continued.

"We hold a huge win in a trios match over The New School, I'm sure we could be challenging for that title by the next couple of shows."

"I think we should be focusin' on getting a rematch for the tag essence." Scorch said matter of factly.

"I think your ass better be worrying about the Tournament, you and me could tango and you want to be partnering up for a title? Ha!"

Hustler didn't even look up from his device to comment.
Esperanto kept his cool.

"Scorch, it's not guaranteed we get a rematch. Hustler, we're Regulators, so yes I'm thinking about teaming and getting our belt back from jags we've beaten! Come on!"

"Come on?" Hustler finally looked up and stood up. "Come on? I bled, went into the cage and got WRECKED, all in the name of 'The Regulators'!
What did y'all do? Went and declared yourselves a tag team and challenged for the tag belts. Didn't check on me in the infirmary, went to your little press conference instead. And you want it to be ok?"

"Cry me a river, baby." Scorch said unsympathetically.

Hustler responded by flipping his table sending playing cards flying.

Scorch was up and ready to fight but Esperanto separated them.

"Knock it the **** off you two! We have a match tonight to put us in line for that title and goddamnit, I want that title! Use this energy in that match or so help me, we'll battle more than The Dominion!"

The Archangels vs. The Brothers Oaken

Exodus defeated Donk Oaken with Kingdom Come at 3:37

Match Rating: DUD

 The Battlefield champs come to the ring with Nes leading the way - Battlefield title dragging in his hand on the ground while Donk and Rorus have kid replicas of the title.

The Archangels are focused and serious while the Oakens look like they enjoyed a long night out.

Gabriel starts with a stiff arm and follows with a quick fist, Donk just taking it. A flying slingshot leads into a Double Flight Kick and the Archangels are on their game. Exodus hits Kingdom Come and makes the pin but Donk doesn't fight it. Nes and Rorus talk in the corner as the ref counts three.

The Ravager fans boo as Donk simply rolls out of the ring to join his friends. The Battlefield champs give the 6 finger salute to Archangels and the Four Corners fans as they exit.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Nemean vs. Warfare

Nemean defeated Warfare with SEASON FINALE at 4:32

Match Rating: 1.75

Nemean can't believe his ears when he hears Primeval Destruction's music play. The bell rings and Warfare tears off trying a running spear takedown. Nemean uses his agility to hop up and lay across the corner turnbuckles as Warfare crashes. Nemean hits a Showbiz Blast but foolishly tries a running clothesline that Warfare absorbs. He hits a clubbing fist that sends Nemean to his knees but the blonde Ravager is playing possum. He springs up with Hunger Strike then shows some impressive strength hoisting Warfare up with a Showbiz Gut Buster.
Nemean doesn't let the fans finish being in awe as he hits SEASON FINALE for the win.

Nemean advances.

- Darkseed -

Darkseed is approached by our fearless interviewer backstage.

Interviewer - Darkseed sir, you weren't at the press conference after RAvenger, what are your thoughts on the Four Corners Tournament, and more importantly, your group?

Darkseed - Antilia is a hellhole of death and despair so it suites me fine! I pray I match up with Godsend or Nightmare first round. I'm starting to love bashing their heads in.

Interviewer - Speaking of which, you and Scud made an impressive team at RAvenger, how do you think - -

Before the question could be finished Scud was on the scene.

Scud -Hey partner, um got a minute?

Darkseed - I'm not your partner! We're done! I'll give you a five second head start before I start swinging the mace.

Interviewer - Might not want to do that. He is your partner.

Darkseed - What.

Scud - Yeah, Godsend and Nightmare demanded a rematch. Should we go over strategy real quick before we go out or??

Darkseed doesn't respond, just smiles and swings his mace heading to the ring, Scud hurrying to catch up.

Darkseed and Scud vs. Godsend and Nightmare

Scud defeated Nightmare with CRASH AND BURN at 11:25

Match Rating: 3.50

Darkseed is attacked by Godsend before he can fully get in the ring. He whips Darkseed into the ropes but gets caught with his head down and takes a powerbomb for it. BELLY OF THE BEAST gets a two and things settle down.

Again, Darkseed stays in the ring longer than he should only tagging Scud when exhausted. Nightmare and Scud battle before making tags then coming back in to fight once more. Scud gets the upper hand climbing the turnbuckle when Nightmare races to meet him. They exchange punches when Godsend runs over to grab Scud's foot. Darkseed answers with his mace to Godsend's face sending the demon off the apron! Scud hits an Avalanche Destroyer before CRASH AND BURN gets him and Darkseed another win!

- Trios Match -

Esperanto and Hustler and Scorch vs. The Amazing Mann and Shock Syndicate

The Amazing Mann wins against Hustler via Disqualification - Pistol Whip at 17:37

Match Rating: 3.25

 Esperanto's plan to bring the boys together backfires!

The Sheriff tries to start with a one-two combo but The Amazing Mann dodges them all and lands a backhand chop to the neck. Esperanto tries to answer with a bare knuckle backhand but ends up in a guillotine choke.
The Amazing Mann has been on another level lately with his counter game.

Things start going the Regulators way when Hustler tags in going for a more brawling style that Amazing Mann isn't well equipped for. Interesting to note that Esperanto and Scorch only made tags to Esperanto. It works for them at the start, nearly getting the win on Flatliner. Things break down outside the ring with Hustler getting the best of a brawl with Mann. The Amazing Mann climbs back into the ring with Hustler in hot pursuit. He lets his temper get the best of him pulling out his pistol and whipping Mann to the point of disqualification.

AFTERMATH

Scorch enters the ring and pushes Hustler off Amazing Mann screaming "what the hell, man?"

Hustler gets right in his face and the two nearly come to blows as Esperanto gets in-between them again trying to make peace.

- Four Corners Tournament -
Ventross vs. Omni

Ventross defeated Omni with MERCY KILLING at 8:58

Match Rating: 3.75

 Omni goes for the early attack with a neckscissor roll but Ventross throws him up and crushes him with a flying shoulder spear. The Ravager fans can't believe it!
To Omni's credit he manages to get up only to be stunned by a blindside lariat. Ventross goes to the well too many times and Omni ducks another Blind lariat to connect with a tornado punch and superkick, getting a one count.

Fighting goes back and forth until a grinding face claw wears Omni down.
Ventross takes full advantage flinging Omni over the top rope and to the floor.
Helplessly, Omni crawls back in only to be thrown out the other side!
Omni somehow beats the count again but Ventross lies in wait, striking with MERCY KILLING and gets the win.

Ventross advances.

[Vanimal]

Four Corners Tournament

09.10.2123 from Syndicate Stadium Primus 32,840

- What We See -

Syndicate Tech go all out for their host show. Matches featuring the six competitors in the Primus group are shown throughout the stadium with The Amazing Mann getting the spotlight. Live motion giant holograms of the combatants are lined up on the entrance stage giving the feel that you are part of the match!

- Four Corners Tournament -

Flatliner vs. Holocaust

Flatliner defeated Holocaust with an Electro Shot at 14:58

Match Rating: 4.00

Fans explode when they see Shock Syndicate will be squaring off. Before the bell rings it appears Holocaust and Flatliner shut down. Fans begin to boo thinking Syndicate Tech aren't going to allow the match to happen. Reading the room, an announcement comes over the PA.

"Syndicate Tech is dedicated to bringing you the best product available. In order to do so we are shutting down Shock Syndicate to reprogram them to go all out against each other! Syndicate Tech, the first and last name in everything you need."

Holocaust shows this is the case hitting Shock Trauma at the bell. The partners tear into each other like life long enemies and the fans are loving it. Holocaust manages to kick out of Robotic Rammer and SHOCK AND AWE while Flatliner somehow gets a shoulder up after a release powerbomb. Holocaust seems like he holds back on SHOCKWAVE (1) and Flatliner escapes again! Both competitors exchange blows until Flatliner KO's Holocaust with Electro Shot (spinning backhand with extra force) and gets the win.

After the match both members again shut down, reboot , and walk out together.

Flatliner advances

The Archangels vs. Sycophant and Master

Gabriel defeated PainMaster with ELYSIUM'S CHARGE at 10:37

Match Rating: 2.75

The Archangels try to make lemonade out of lemons by taking their win over the Oaken's and building on it.

S&M show some rust after not being in action for over a month but settle in after an incredible start.

Sycophant endure a massive amount of pain being on the receiving end of a Double Flight Kick, back to back WRATH OF GOD'S, a JUDGEMENT DAY, a third WRATH OF GOD, and an ELYSIUM'S CHARGE all within the first two and a half minutes!

Somehow, The Deviant survives and makes the tag but he wouldn't be a factor much longer in the match. Gabriel hits three consecutive moonsaults on Painmaster before ending it with ELYSIUM'S CHARGE.

- Shuttle Services -

Mothership technology is a site to behold, but even the Ravager's have their failings. With half the crew heading directly to Primus for the tournament and half heading back to Prime, things got complicated and concessions had to be mad. One of those was pod sharing.

Being listed as a tag team for the last two shows led Darkseed and Scud to be seated in a shuttle next to each other. Darkseed was visibly less than pleased.

Scud- Hey! (nervously) Hey hey hey heyyyyyy......

Darkseed - Do not open your mouth this entire trip, worm.

Scud makes a zipping motion with his mouth and turns up the volume on his helmet.

After a minute, Darkseed can't help himself.

Darkseed - Why are you still wearing that helmet?! You look ridiculous! We're nowhere near a ring!

Scud - Oh, I modified it to listen to music across dimensions and time! Right now I'm listening to Sleezus. This band from Maxus. It's pretty gnarly.

He turns it up so Darkseed can listen. The loud thumping sludge sound makes him grin.

Darkseed - I'm pretty sure I inspired that song, if not that one something like it.

Scud - Wait, really?

Darkseed - Countless times. Appear in someone's nightmares or a bad trip, maybe in the flames of a fire for inspiration, wherever sacrifices were being made, anywhere I could. Life in the 4th realm gets boring as hell.

Just as the two started to find common ground, a notification came through the shuttle -

ATTENTION SCUD

ATTENTION DARKSEED

YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR A TAG MATCH

NEXT SHOW

FROM PRIMUS

WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED

Nes Kincade vs. Lance At-Las

Nes Kincade defeated Lance At-Las with a MTFO! at 7:54

Match Rating: 3.00

 Nes Kincade picks up another impressive win in a solid back and forth battle. At-Las frustrated Kincade early on kicking out of two NEW SCHOOLBOY'S and a MTFO! but failed to put together a cohesive offensive attack. Kincade wins with a potent MTFO! (4) then blasts At-Las with the Battlefield belt after the match to add insult to injury.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Avarice vs. The Amazing Mann

The Amazing Mann defeated Avarice with UNBREAKABLE at 10:01

Match Rating: 3.75

 A long feeling out period ends with Avarice in a hammerlock. The Amazing Mann transitions to a keylock that the Blackheart slips out of executing a snap back suplex. Avarice tries for a single arm DDT but Mann breaks free throwing a rabbit punch in disgust. Avarice attacks in anger but The Amazing Mann counters with a flying cross armbar and from there he runs the match. Avarice gets a few moves off but is always a step behind the Dimension K escape artist. The Amazing Mann gets Avarice in UNBREAKABLE (1) but the former aCe champion is able to get a rope break. Mann wears him down with The Prestige and a guillotine choke before locking in UNBREAKABLE (4) forcing Avarice to tap.

The Amazing Mann advances

- Kincade, Interrupted -

Nes Kincade is ready to drop a bombshell challenge when Paganax enters the interview area. Kincade takes the hint and backs off.
The interviewer starts to ask a question but The Heathen Chief isn't interested.

Paganax - We know who the final two are tonight.
Hybrid. Me.
I enter this unholy place only to say we will not battle here!
Hybrid!
I talk to you now!
Meet me in the Lava Pit!
We fight among our own!

Paganax reached to the sky and was slowly beamed to the Lava Pits or Primus!

- Hardcore Centra Death -

Darkseed and Scud vs. Godsend and Nightmare

Nightmare defeated Scud with a Blast of Mist at 8:17

Match Rating: 3.00

 A car crash of a match! Action cannot be contained to the ring or even the ringside area. Godsend and Darkseed square off in the ring while Scud and Nightmare tear it up on the floor. Darkseed once again proves he's the strongest member of The Dominion, bludgeoning Godsend with huge headbutts and spinebusters. Darkseed hurts himself by grabbing a Lepus Stun Rod not just by the handle but also by the light rod to force it into Godsend's mouth!

On the floor Scud and Nightmare wow the crowd by jumping off of anything with a ledge to injure the other. Success and failure come equally to both men. Scud puts down Nightmare with a swanton dive from a balcony to the floor then heads back to the ring.

Scud takes on Godsend but quickly finds himself in a Dextral Choke that leads to SPEAK OF THE DEVIL. Darkseed breaks that up and Scud manages to strike with CRASH AND BURN! Nightmare makes it back to save his partner dragging Scud to the floor and dropping him with MINDBENDER. Nightmare pulls up the mats exposing the concrete and sets up Scud for another MINDBENDER. Darkseed abandons his plan of hitting BELLY OF THE BEAST on Godsend and saves his partner from certain injury!

Godsend recovers and attacks Darkseed as Scud crawls back in the ring. Nightmare stalks him and Blasts him with Mist, rolling him up for the win.

- Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads -

Our reporter finds Hybrid menacingly trudging down a back hallway. He runs to catch up, asking Hybrid if he accepts the challenge of Paganax. Hybrid doesn't answer, just keeps up his pace, making random turns down different halls. The reporter stays a step behind repeatedly asking the same question. Finally fed up he asks Hybrid where the hell he's going. Finding the Beaming station he's been searching for, Hybrid looks at the technician and simply says
"PIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!!!!!!!"

aCe Holovision Championship

Totalis vs. Odyssey

Odyssey defeated Totalis with CHRONOCHASM at 8:37

Match Rating: 2.75

 Totalis comes into the match smirking and talking smack to the fans, completely overlooking his opponent. Odyssey puts an end to that with a face chop at the opening bell! Totalis starts with a test of strength that goes back and forth until The Tournament Master ends up on the ground following a roundhouse sweep. A frustrated Totalis is finally invested in the match but it may be too late.

He counters a catapault press with a spinebuster nearly getting a win. He works over Odyssey's ankle but not enough to deter the Ravager's high flying offense. Odyssey manages to push Totalis off the top rope to the floor then climbs to the top jumping to the floor with a shooting star press. Totalis is nearly counted out but Odyssey throws him back in ready to end it. He hits CHRONOCHASM but Totalis gets a foot on the room. Another CHRONOCHASM and Totalis isn't as lucky, new Holovision champion!

- Lava Pit -
- Four Corners Tournament -

Paganax vs. Hybrid

Paganax defeated Hybrid with a Lava Drop at 7:41

Match Rating: 2.75

Hybrid attacks first with a leaping lunge and a big elbow. He's all over the Heathen Chief early on until missing a move which Paganax capitalized on with Face Smothering.

It doesn't take long for the action to move to the Pit floor where Paganax as the greater advantage. He nearly escapes the Pit but a ledge he's standing on gives and he tumbles back down. Fortunately for him, Hybrid was underneath to break his fall. The two juggernauts battle back and forth until Paganax hits a decimating chokeslam from the ring apron to the floor. Paganax starts making the climb but sees Hybrid stir. He stops his climb, turns and jumps off with a huge Lava Drop! Paganax climbs out, unopposed, and moves on in the Four Corners Tournament.

Paganax advances

[Vanimal]

Four Corners Tournament

09.18.2123 from Ruins of Antilia, Antilia 5,987 (Brought to you by Syndicate Tech)

- What We See -

After a well received show on Primus, Syndicate Tech decided to sponsor the Antilia leg of the FCT. Unique from other shows, Syndicate Tech decided to do away with barricades and let the fans get right up next to the ring! These tickets were offered for free to loyal fans who showed why they love Syndicate Tech on Sphere, Flex and other social media sites. Using the Dashtag WeLoveSydicateTech, fans were encouraged to dress up as Holocaust or Flatliner or do something incredible like The Amazing Mann. The stunt worked, The Ruins are packed and Syndicate Tech has seen a 25% gain in popularity.

- I Put a Spell on You -

The crowd separates when Witchdoctor's music hits giving the returning wrestler enough room to make his way to the ring. He grabs a mic and stalks around the ring.

"I was the only choice to represent Antilia in this tournament! The disrespect shown by the Board to not include me will not go unpunished. I should curse the ground you stand and raise the dead to feast on your bodies!"
Fans boo until Peacemaker's music hits. He makes his way to the ring telling Witchdoctor he's heard enough.
"Are you gonna bark threats all night or do you want to fight?"
Witchdoctor accepts and the match is official!

Peacemaker vs. Witchdoctor

Peacemaker defeated Witchdoctor with a delayed vertical suplex at 13:18

Match Rating: 1.00

 Peacemaker wins the match but that's all he won. He hoped to make a statement with a quick bounce back win but Witchdoctor wasn't willing to go quietly! Fans started to lose interest, even conversing with each other around the ring. Peacemaker tried to win them back egging them on to count the seconds in the delayed vertical suplex to little success. He got the win and chose not to say anything after the match.

- "You're redemption is for sh!t" -

Nes Kincade walks into the interview area at the back of The Ruins. The interviewer starts to ask a question but Nes cuts her off almost immediately.

"Last show, before I was interrupted by that giant red rocket Paganax, I was about to issue a challenge. Everyone has been going on and on about "Shepard's redemption" and how he basically went from being ass to first class. Well I'm here to burst your bubble. If you nimrods remember your aCe champion said he was going to defeat everyone who handed him a loss on his way to winning the title. Not only did he not accomplish that, he caught another L courtesy of yours truly. Now, here is where I hook the marks - I offer you true redemption! You and me, for the aCe title. I know it's killing you inside Priest, the fact that you haven't defeated me yet! Third times a charm right Shepard?"

The Archangels vs. Scorch and Esperanto

Scorch defeated Gabriel with a Pumphandle Plex at 4:47

Match Rating: 1.75

 Just like that The Archangels tag title hopes come to a screeching halt. Esperanto and Scorch put friendship aside and got to work starting with a bare knuckle backhand into The Painkiller and a pin. Gabriel kicked out only to be greeted by DEAD MAN'S HAND. A fan outside the ring hands Ol' Espo a drink that ends up smashed into Gabriel's face. Gabriel is reeling after a short brawl outside the ring and High Noon Hangover, Scorch tags in and ends it quickly with a pumphandle plex.

AFTERMATH

Esperanto and Scorch try to help Gabriel to his feet but are pushed away by Exodus. A tense moment ends when Gabriel rolls to the floor and Exodus follows, not before saying something to both Regulators. Esperanto grabs a mic.
"Hybrid. Warfare. Not gonna lie, last time you kicked us down and you beat us good. But you didn't pin us! We're challenging you to do this dance one more time! What do you say? Primeval Destruction vs The Regulators for the tag titles!"

- Four Corners Tournament -

Mr. Bloat vs. Darkseed

Darkseed defeated Mr. Bloat with a Spiked Mace at 2:30

Match Rating: Squash

 Fans give Centra Security a wide birth when they wheel out the cage holding Mr. Bloat. When Darkseed's music hits a sense of panic turns to huge cheers and applause when they see Scud is with him! Scud follows behind as Darkseed wields his mace sending fans running in every direction cheering as they do.

Inside the ring Mr. Bloat applies a two handed choke lift only to be  returned the favor with Spiked Mace. Darkseed goes on a tour of pain hitting his signature moves to the fans delight and he plays it up! After a spinebuster slam he hits another Spiked Mace. Fans scream "one more time! one more time!" and he obliges to their cheers. He makes the pin and it's over, fans pounding on the mat and Darkseed's can't help but grin.

Darkseed advances.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Godsend vs. Totalis

Totalis defeated Godsend with a Five Star Frog Splash at 9:24

Match Rating: 3.25

 Totalis gets in the ring and grabs a mic. Fans are loudly chanting for Odyssey. The Tournament Master doesn't take kindly to it.
"Real funny! Real funny! Enjoy it Odyssey because it wont' last! Soon enough --"
Totalis doesn't get a chance to finish his thought because here comes Godsend!

Both men go at it like life long enemies knowing what's at stake. Godsend nearly ends it with SPEAK OF THE DEVIL twice until action spills outside. The fans are wild chanting for Darkseed, Odyssey and even Scud!

Totalis is nearly disqualified for using multiple chairs on Godsend. He gets the win after a impactful Five Star Frog Splash (DJ12)

Totalis advances

- Trios Match -
 aCe Battlefield Title

Nes Kincade and The Brothers Oaken vs. The Amazing Mann and Shock Syndicate

The Amazing Mann defeated Donk Oaken with UNBREAKABLE at 14:35

Match Rating: 4.00

 Donk comes in hot with a pair of overhand rights. Holocaust responds with Shock Trauma (zapping heart-punch) that stops Donk in his tracks. A release powerbomb gets a two count when Flatliner tags in. His machine gun fists are countered by Sand in the Eye and Rorus makes the tag. The two men go back and forth with a brief appearance by Nes Kincade .

Flatliner makes a comeback against Donk and hits SHOCK AND AWE prompting Rorus to make the save and a huge brawl is on! Fights are taking place all over with Rorus and Holocaust somehow ending up the legal men. COUPE DE GRACE almost gets the win but Flatliner breaks up the pin. Fans are pounding on the mat in approval. Holocaust makes a comeback that ends up with Kincade on the the receiving end of a huge SHOCKWAVE (4). Donk saves his partner and we get another brawl! Donk becomes the legal man and takes the fight to the floor but Holocaust gets the better of the bigger Oaken. The Amazing Mann finally tags in locks in UNBREAKABLE (1) and Donk taps! Another title change!

- Four Corners Tournament -

Shepard vs. Nightmare

Nightmare defeated Shepard with MINDBENDER at 11:13

Match Rating: 3.75

 A hard-hitting fast paced match! Fans were hyped knowing that these two men were going to throw everything they had at each other and neither disappointed. Backhand chops from Nightmare were met by high kicks from Shepard and the match is already on the floor. Nightmare is nearly disqualified for throwing Shepard into fans. Demon Dreamscape has the champ rolling back to the floor with Nightmare in hot pursuit. Shepard gets the best of the situation and takes it back into the ring landing two super chops. Silver Bullet gets a two count before the fight ends up on the floor again. Shepard gets the better of the fight and throws Nightmare back into the ring when he's struck in the head with a bottle from a fan! The assailant takes off but a camera follows and we can see it was Nes Kincade! Nightmare takes full advantage tossing Shepard in the ring hitting another Demon Dreamscape and then MINDBENDER for the win!

Nightmare advances.

[Justin Case]

I'm seeing a couple upsets here!?! My prediction is Nightmare wins the tournament?!? 😉👍

[Vanimal]

Yeah the Antilia show was crazy from jump, I thought I'd feed Witchdoctor to Peacemaker but he kept coming back. Things just kept going from there. Definitely makes it more interesting!

[Vanimal]

Four Corners Tournament

09.23.2123 from Mecatoid Megadome King Moon of Mecatoid 27,391

- What We See -

Since Centra Prime will be hosting the FCT finals, it was only fair to hold the final leg of the opening round on Mecatoid. Fans from the moon colony, Prime and even the Mothership are in attendance to see how the the final three matches shake out.

- Happenings around aCe -

It was a busy week since the Four Corners Tournament on Antilia with several breaking stories around the aCe.
The first involving drama in The New School - Avarice has been said to be livid that Kincade went "into business for himself" and challenged Shepard for the title.
"I gave him the Battlefield title and this is how he repays me?" The Blackheart was overhead saying. "Did he forget I'm the star and he's the comic relief? Maybe I should remind him!"

When reached for a reaction the normally abrasive Kincade was subdued.
"I owe Avarice everything, he Is the Ace of aCe, but I saw my moment and I seized it"
Nes couldn't help himself though.
"Maybe if he won more matches he'd get to make the challenge instead of watching me on Holovision!"

Sensing his chance, Nightmare (in his own ghoulish way) demanded a aCe title shot after beating Shepard last show. The Board denied his request but offered a Holovision title match which he accepted.

Speaking of the Dominion, Godsend has been making veiled threats to "end that little bastard, Scud" and may do it on Mecatoid!
"The Darkside of Mecatoid is a horrible place this time of year where tragic things can happen." Godsend said when asked. "He should be extremely careful!"

- Unbreakable -

The Syndicate's music hits and the fans are on their feet. The Amazing Mann leads the way with the Battlefield title strapped across his chest and a velvet bag in his hand. The Shock Syndicate follow with two guns each - one shooting out pyro the other blasting out merch. The Amazing Mann addresses the crowd with a gimmick mic while holding the velvet bag.

The Amazing Mann - I am here to set the rules for the Battlefield title. Everyone saw me single-handedly win this title and therefore it is mine! But I am a generous champion! I am giving my opponents the golden opportunity to do something that hasn't been done yet and that is to get out of UNBREAKABLE!
That's right! If I lock in UNBREAKABLE and you can escape, the match stops and this title is yours! That's all there is to it!
Well not this tin POS!

The Amazing Mann pulls out a brand new title out of the velvet sake that says UNBREAKABLE across the main plate in gaudy diamonds and jewels (think late 90's No Limit Records album covers). He takes off the Battlefield title and tosses it in the corner.

The Amazing Mann - Also as an extra added bonus, if you can make me submit the title is yours as well! The UNBREAKABLE Tour now has a sponsor!

As he finished this sentence The Oakens music hits! The Amazing Mann wastes no time heading out of the ring and the match is on!

Shock Syndicate vs. The Brothers Oaken

Rorus Oaken defeated Holocaust via Disqualification at 22:53

Match Rating: 4.00

 An excellent match only tainted by the finish. Both teams fought like their lives depended on it and it showed (each man had at least 3 tokens). Flatliner managed to survive Shock to the System and SHOCK AND AWE while Holocaust kicked out of COUP DE GRACE and avoided a Doomsday Device on the floor only to be dropped with an Electric Chair. With everyone spent the action reached its crescendo - our two legal men (Rorus and Holocaust) battled outside the ring while Flatliner and Donk threw down in the ring. Flatliner knocked Donk senseless with his gun then joined his partner on the outside.
With Rorus on the ground the Shock Syndicate pick up the announcers table with ease and slam it down on Rorus! The ref orders them to stop but they do it two more times drawing the disqualification.

AFTERMATH

Officials tend to Rorus as Donk stirs in the ring. He's not on his feet long before he's back on the ground from a Silver Bullet courtesy of Shepard! The aCe champion drags him to the center of the ring and hits two EXORCISMS before starring down the camera presumably giving Nes Kincade his answer!

- Hustler -

Backstage Hustler is being interviewed about potentially facing his teammate in the opening round, if he still has a teammate that is. Hustler no sells it saying he's fought Esperanto before and it's no big deal.
"We're professionals, we knew the deal going in to this. If it happens, it happens."
Disappointed the reporter asks about Esperanto and Scorch getting another tag title shot. Hustler doesn't bite at first but then gives the reporter what he wants.
"Nothing but love for those guys and all but come on man, Y'all pissed off angels! ANGELS! They're like the nicest dudes in the league and you managed to make them mad because you guys are jerks. Now you can see it ain't me, it's them!"

He doesn't get to continue his tirade, his music hits and the first FCT match of the night is about to commence.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Aspin Northstar vs. Hustler

Hustler defeated Aspin Northstar with Curb Jaw at 10:24

Match Rating: 3.25

 Hustler makes no bones about what he's here to do, opening up the action with a cheap shot and a bitch slap. Northstar doesn't take kindly to this responding with double roundhouse kicks that make Hustler retreat to the outside. Aspin is in pursuit but gets thrown into the guardrail for his trouble. Hustler thinks about a Pistol Whip but decides against it hitting a sidewalk slam. Aspin makes a comeback that ends when he's thrown off the top rope to the mat. SKULL CAP gets a two count and the gloves come off. Hustler decides to Pistol Whip busting open Aspin in the process. He uses another foreign object on the face sending more blood from Northstar. Hustler hits a Curb Jaw which prompts Lance At-Las to make his way to ringside. A Street Soldier Suplex probably could have ended it but Hustler sets Aspin up for another Curb Jaw that At-Las begs him not to hit. He ignores the Martian's plea hitting Curb Jaw and getting the win.

Hustler advances.

- Odd Couple -

An interviewer is backstage with Scud. She asks him if he's worried about Godsend's threats.

"I really don't have time to be. I have to focus on my opponent, whoever that may be. It's going to be one of the four toughest men in aCe so I'll just have to hope Godsend is just all smoke."

"No need to hope, I'm coming to ringside." Darkseed walks onto the set to a huge cheer from the fans watching the Holo-tron in the arena.
"I'll make sure he stays away."

"That's extremely nice of you. Very noble." says the reporter.

"Is not! I'm here for Godsend and Godsend only!" quips Darkseed.

A lightbulb goes off in Scud.

"Nooo that's not it! You saved me in our tag match, you didn't do that for Witchdoctor!"

"He was an idiot who didn't listen to what I told him! He got what he deserved" snapped Darkseed.

"You let me accompany you to your match last show!" retorted Scud.

"And I'm returning the favor!" said Darkseed.

"You asked to listen to that band the other day on my helmet and let me wear your vest! Wait... WE'RE FRIENDS!" Scud yelled as the fans cheered louder.

"We're not friends!" Darkseed yelled as he stormed off set, Scud behind him as the fans popped for the latest development in this unlikely bromance.

aCe Holovision Championship

Odyssey vs. Nightmare

Nightmare defeated Odyssey with a Blast of Mist at 5:02

Match Rating: 2.25

 Odyssey goes for a claw strike to start things out but Nightmare wasn't here for games. He immediately hits the Other with a Blast of Mist blinding the champion. Two Demon Dreamscapes and Black Magic have Odyssey reeling. He briefly makes a comeback before Nightmare hits a Dread Lariat putting him back down. Another Blast of Mist leads to a roll up and we have a new champion.

AFTERMATH

Nightmare stands in the ring with the Holovision title as it reverts back to code to assimilate with the new champion. Instead of showing Holographic gifs of Nightmare, swirling black mist is all we see. Nightmare smiles as he looks at his title until he goes down hard! Totalis stands over him with one of his championships loaded in his hand! He picks up the Holovision title and attacks Odyssey with it yelling "See what you did?! Look at it! This is your fault!"
Security are quick to the ring to get everyone separated.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Lance At-Las vs. Scud

Lance At-Las defeated Scud with a MARS MANHANDLER at 8:02

Match Rating: 3.00

 The fans were firmly behind underdog Scud to the bewilderment of Lance At-Las. True to his word, Darkseed didn't interfere in the match just patrolled the outside of the ring. Lance started off strong but found himself on the wrong end of a Scud Missile, then nearly gets pinned after Breakneck Speed to the collective "awwwww' of everyone.

Scud continues his high speed offense and trades moves with At-Las at one point. The veteran takes control after Atlas World Beater and doesn't look back. Scud survives a MARS MANHANDLER and a WANDERER'S CLUTCH, but the fans can't will him to kick out of a second MM.

Lance At-Las advances.

- Non-Title -

Primeval Destruction vs. Sycophant and Master

Warfare defeated PainMaster with EXTINCTION LEVEL EVENT at 2:27

Match Rating: Squash

 Warfare takes Painmaster to woodshed while Sycophant looks on. Primeval Destruction end it easily.

After the match Warfare grabs a replica Esperanto hat off a fan from ringside, takes it in the ring and puts it on Painmaster. Hybrid points from Painmaster to the floating vid mod in the ring before putting Painmaster back down with a huge boot. Again, Sycophant did nothing to stop this.

- ..and When the Band you're in starts playing different tunes... -

Godsend appears on the Holo-Tron sitting on a stone throne from his residence on the Darkside of Mecatoid.

Godsend - What a pathetic display. You are supposed to be a monster. You put the fear of Maramus into more beings than I can remember and now look at you. Sidekick to a loser. This cannot stand. As soon as your match ended, Scud, I was in contact with the Board demanding a match at the Finals and it was granted. I will free you from this evil, my old friend and in the end you'll thank me. It's time to come home, Darkseed. I will set you free.

- Four Corners Tournament -

Pendragon vs. Esperanto

Pendragon defeated Esperanto with OVERTHROW at 7:01

Match Rating: 3.75

Without a doubt the hardest seven minutes in the FCT to date. Esperanto comes out swinging, literally, with two straight jabs and a one-two combo. A hard lariat over the top rope sends this one to the floor quick.

More punches are thrown before Pendragon returns the favor and lariats Ol' Espo over the guardrail into the crowd. Back in the ring Pendragon hits all his top moves but telegraphs a back body drop and ends up in a stump piledriver. The Sheriff loads his hand and starts wailing away again. Pendragon comes back and nearly gets the pin after another hard lariat.

A back and forth ends with Pendragon in High Noon Hangover. Esperanto lets him go then screams "Hair of the Dog!" and lifts him back into it again! Pendragon drops to the floor and Esperanto is on his heels. He hits Clean and Sober (using a drink given to him by the fan in the Espo hat) then goes for a crooked arm lariat but Pendragon ducks and counters with a Pendragon Suplex on the floor! Pendragon rolls Esperanto back in the ring, hits OVERTHROW, and it's over!

Both men lay on the mat motionless from the battle they've been through as fans give them a standing ovation.

Pendragon advances.

[Vanimal]

 
09.29.2123 from Centra Palladium Centrapolis, Centra Prime 45,640


- What We See -
The Palladium is decked out for the conclusion of the Four Corners Tournament! Holographic banners "hang" all around the Centra Palladium for all the competitors, when eliminated they catch fire leaving the winning wrestler until there is one!

Side note - Many fight have broken out in the stands before the start of the show. Officials have chalked it up to fans being hyped for the Tournament final but security is keeping an eye on the audience.


- Four Corners Triple Threat -
Nemean vs. Odyssey vs. Ventross
Nemean defeated Ventross with a Sunset Flip from the top rope at 16:10
Match Rating: 1.75

For three men who've had incredible battles with each other this year they sure laid an egg with this one.
No one could get an advantage and when they did they squandered it away with a rest hold or something equally unimpactful.
Fans started to turn on the match pretty quickly and it didn't get better from there.
Dueling chants across the Palladium for wrestlers not involved along with other songs sullied Nemean's big win who didn't even celebrate after the match.

Nemean advances to the finals.


- Four Corners Triple Threat -
Paganax vs. The Amazing Mann vs. Flatliner
The Amazing Mann defeated Flatliner with UNBREAKABLE at 19:18
Match Rating: 4.00

 The opening minutes are what everyone expected - The Amazing Mann and Flatliner ganging up on Paganax.
The Lava God held his own, dividing and conquering, making sure one member of The Syndicate didn't interrupt his chance of getting to the finals.
It worked for a while until the 2 on 1 took too much.
Then everything changed.
As Paganax faded in a guillotine choke, Flatliner seemed to shut down then reboot with a purpose. He breaks the hold freeing the Heathen Chief! All of the sudden we have a true triple threat.
All three men bite, scratch, and claw to get the win, the fans into the match the entire time.
In dramatic fashion, The Amazing Mann locks Flatliner into UNBREAKABLE (4) in the center of the ring.
Paganax tries his best to break the hold - repeated boots to Mann's head, trying to physically separate the men but nothing works! Flatliner taps as Paganax screams in anger!

The Amazing Mann advances to the finals.


- Four Corners Triple Threat -
Darkseed vs. Totalis vs. Nightmare
Nightmare defeated Darkseed with MINDBENDER at 12:00
Match Rating: 4.00

The fans are hot for this match from jump with Darkseed getting massively cheered the entire time.
Nightmare and Totalis team up to take out Darkseed then Nightmare goes to work on the Tournament Master.
Two Dread Lariats get an early pin attempt but Darkseed breaks it up by lifting Nightmare off Totalis and flinging him outside the ring.
A brawl around ringside occurs between all three men with Darkseed coming out on top.
Showing he hasn't softened one bit Darkseed wraps the Holovision title around the head of Totalis, grabs his spiked mace and hammers the belt!
The Holovision plate shatters, a spike goes through the belt and into Totalis bloodying him good!
Darkseed runs roughshod over Nightmare leading to BELLY OF THE BEAST.
Somehow Totalis breaks up the pin.
The action is fast and furious between all three with Totalis bleeding buckets.
To his credit he doesn't give up and almost gets a three on Darkseed after a FINAL ROUND on a chair.
A blast of mist takes him out of the match for good as he screams in pain on the mat.
Nightmare goes back to the well blasting mist in Darkseed's eyes allowing him to hit MINDBENDER without much resistance.
Darkseed kicks out of one but falls to an immediate second.

Nightmare moves on to the finals.

- Four Corners Triple Threat -
Hustler vs. Lance At-Las vs. Pendragon
Lance At-Las defeated Hustler with WANDERER'S CLUTCH at 12:16
Match Rating: 3.75

 At-Las has revenge on his mind as he heads right for Hustler.
Pendragon tries to pull him back and takes a waistlock suplex for his trouble.
Lance turns back to Hustler dropping multiple Nomad Knee Drops on him before taking the fight outside the ring.
Pendragon follows double clotheslining both men before tossing them back in the ring.
Pendragon hits double powerbombs on Lance on top of Hustler!
Things end up back outside where Hustler takes over using the ring bell to clean Pendragon's clock.
The three men continue to exchange moves always saving the downed opponent from the pin.
The ending sequence was thrilling -
Lance hit Atlas World Beater on Hustler into Pendragon then went for the pin.
Pendragon saves with the back half of Army of One (a leg drop to the back of the head) then pins At-Las.
Hustler pulls Pendragon off and hits a devastating SKULL CAP.
At-Las pulls off Hustler and drops him with a MARS MANHANDLER but Hustler kicks out!
Quickly Lance locks in WANDERER'S CLUTCH and Hustler is forced to tap.

Lance At-Las moves on to the finals.


Godsend vs. Scud
Godsend defeated Scud with HELL'S THRESHOLD at 7:50
Match Rating: 2.75

 The match gets started before the bell rings!
As Godsend makes his way to the ring, Darkseed's music hits!
Godsend looks back waiting for Darkseed to come out but nothing.
What he gets instead is a tope suicida from Scud!
The ever popular wrestler throws Godsend back in the ring and nails him with Scud Missile.
The Humanoid Missile follows that up with Breakneck Speed and the crowd is wild.
Godsend recovers and eventually takes control but not before almost losing to CRASH AND BURN.
Three Realm Eternal's change Godsend's fate before he locks in HELL'S THRESHOLD.

AFTERMATH
Godsend refuses to release HELL'S THRESHOLD when Darkseed's music blares again.
The Slayer makes his way to the ring and Godsend releases the hold.
Godsend could be seen mouthing "Hear me out! Just hear me out! I can get us--" is all he gets out before Darkseed is in the ring swinging his mace.
Godsend bails, annoyed he wasn't able to get through to Darkseed.



aCe Tag Team Championship
Primeval Destruction vs. Esperanto & Scorch
 Esperanto defeated Hybrid with a Helmet to the Head at 6:28
Match Rating: 3.00

 The Regulators learned from their last encounter, having Scorch start the match against Warfare.
He holds his own, surviving a Juggernaught Driver and a maniac beat down until Hybrid tags in.
Scorch manages some offense with clubs to Hybrid's head and a pumphandle plex when he tags in Esperanto.
Both men exchange blows until the Sheriff hits The Painkiller (face-first uranage) and then the Hair of the Dog!
DEAD MAN'S HAND comes next and Warfare makes the save. As the ref escorts Warfare out Scorch throws his helmet to Esperanto who winds up and smashes Hybrid across the face shattering the light on the helmet. The ref doesn't see it, makes the count, and we have new tag champs!



- Table Top Games -
The Oakens make their way to the ring, Rorus in front, Donk behind carrying a table. .
Rorus grabs a mic from the time keeper as Donk chucks the table into the ring.

Rorus - Hey Nuts and Bolts! Youse thought that dropping a table on me would make me shrivel up and die?!?!
Ain't no chances buddy boys!
We don't give a spit that you fought tonight, Flatliner, get yer oil can and sprit some on, cuz we want youse in a table match right now!!!

Rorus and Donk stalk around the ring as the fans go nuts for a possible impromptu match. Fans explode when a ref runs down to the ring knowing that the match is official!


- Mensa Tables Match -
The Brothers Oaken vs. Shock Syndicate
Flatliner defeated Rorus Oaken (Tables Go Boom at 5:55)

The Shock Syndicate answer in a dominate fashion!
The brawl is on right away with Holocaust and Flatliner getting the upper hand.
Holocaust hits Donk several times into a table that doesn't break until Shock Trauma sends Donk through the first table.
Rorus has more luck on the other end of the ring and has Flatliner on two tables outside the ring.
He climbs to the top of the turnbuckle for a leg drop but Flatliner moves sending the bald Oaken crashing through two tables to the ground.
Holocaust comes to and sets up two more tables.
Flatliner and Holocaust drag Rorus up to the top turnbuckle and double chokeslam him threw two more tables for the win.


aCe Championship
Shepard vs. Nes Kincade
Nes Kincade defeated Shepard with MTFO! at 8:47
Match Rating: 3.50

 Holy hell he did it.

The bell rings and Nes sprints across the ring with a running clothesline.
Shepard eats it and puts Nes back with a stiff elbow.
Kincade reels then begs off but Shepard isn't having it.
Unfortunately he's hit with a low blow and crumbles.
Nes rolls the champ up with NEW SCHOOLBOY for a two.
The match moves outside the ring where Shepard throws Kincade over several railings into the crowd, much to their delight.
Shepard punishes Kincade back in the ring until a superkick sends the loudmouth through the ropes and out to the floor.
The ref tries to stop Shepard from exiting the ring but he shoves him to the ground and makes his way out.
That's when Avarice strikes.
He beams to ringside and smashes the Vagabond Priest with a Gutarr stick breaking it in half!
Shepard falls back into the ring as the Blackheart helps up Nes and throws him in the ring.
Shepard barely kicks out of NEW SCHOOLBOY before Kincade hits a picture perfect MTFO! (5)

New.aCe.Champion.


- Four Corners Fatal Four Way -
Nemean vs. The Amazing Mann vs. Nightmare vs. Lance At-Las
30:37
Match Rating: 5.00

 Nightmare attacks Nemean right away as The Amazing Mann and Lance At-Las circle each other.
Nightmare wastes no time going for the kill with a Dread Lariat then cinches in an ankle lock.
MINDBENDER gets a two as does Black Magic.
On the opposite side of the ring At-Las is working a double arm bar until Amazing Mann escapes into an arm drag takedown into a guillotine choke.
Meanwhile back on the ranch, Nightmare drops Nemean with a Demon Dreamscape and follows it with Black Magic and a pin.
Nemean is eliminated.
Nightmare slides backwards out of the ring and lets The Amazing Mann and Lance At-Las go at it.
Mann can't lock in UNBREAKABLE completely and At-Las wiggles to the ropes.
Nightmare makes his move attacking both men.
They all go at it until Lance launches both with Atlas World Beaters popping the fans.
The match continues with each man getting in offense until Amazing Mann locks in UNBREAKABLE.
For some reason known only to him, Lance breaks it up and executes MARS MANHANDLER but Nightmare kicks out.
WANDERER'S CLUTCH goes on next and Nightmare taps.
Nightmare is eliminated.
Lance At-Las and Amazing Mann tear down the house going back and forth until Mann slows it down with a guillotine choke.
He transitions to several different submission holds but can't get At-Las to tap.
Mann can't fully lock in UNBREAKABLE and he starts getting frustrated at not being able to put Lance away!
The fans go nuts at Lance's defiance!
Back and forth they go with At-Las kicking out of everything Mann can muster. Finally, The Amazing Mann locks in a Fujiwara armbar that nearly rips Lance's arm off and he's forced to tap!

The Amazing Mann wins the Four Corners Tournament

The Amazing Mann sits cross-legged in the ring as confetti falls from the Palladium roof.
He looks at his Unbreakable Battlefield title then looks at the camera.

"I took this from you first, next time it's the aCe heavyweight title."

[Vanimal]

- Post Four Corners Interviews and Merch Movers -

Interviews got started as the confetti fell for The Amazing Mann's AMAZING win of the Four Corners Tournament. Aegis came out first.

Aegis - First and foremost, I want to congratulate The Amazing Mann on his win. An incredible and yes, amazing athlete finally seeing his hard work payoff. Truly a deserving winner of the Four Corners Tournament.

I'm also here to announce that Darkseed will be fined the amount it will cost to fix the Holovision title.

No suspensions will be levied.

Finally, the wrestlers that qualified for the triple threat but didn't win will meet in a one on one contest, the winner goes on to fight in the Ladder of Success match.

We will expand on this concept at a later time, thank you.

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Media - You heard the fans tonight, did that get to you at all? Maybe your performance in the FCT Fatal Four Way wasn't what it could have been?

Nemean takes a breathe and thinks about how to proceed. He decides to lay it all out.

Nemean - I give my all. I make myself super likable and accessible. I have a show based on entertaining the fans. I did that while we were stuck in a war not knowing how things would shake out with a smile on my face. Does it matter? Here I am giving you gold every time I step out there. Do you care? Hell if I know. Maybe I should be a prick, like that guy that won the title tonight. Say insulting things and get myself a shot the easy way. Whatever. I'll tell you what, I'm done catering to you piss ants.

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Totalis walks in, head bandaged and bloodied. He starts on his rant right away.

Totalis - No fines levied?!? Darkseed attempted murder tonight and his punishment is buying a new belt?! Now I have to fight this maniac one on one and hope to not get maimed, and my "reward" is a ladder match?? I'll tell you what, Nemean isn't the only one disrespected around these parts! I'm seeing a trend around here!

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Nightmare storms into the press room, shows his broken Holovision title and flings it at the wall before storming out of the room again.

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Darkseed walks in to reporters shouting questions at him about his fine, his Dominion brethren, Totalis and Scud.

He slams his mace on the desk, snarls, and walks out.

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Media - After a hot start to the year you've seemed to cool off a bit, why do you think this might be?

Pendragon - It's my first year, I'd like to see what you could do in that ring! I'm still learning on the job. Lance At-Las deserved the win, I just wish he won it all.

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Media - That was one heck of a finish to your match.

Hustler - Yeah, I think Lance put a little extra mustard on that Clutch for his boy, but I get it. Nose back to the grindstone though. Gotta beat Pendragon and get in that Ladder match.

Media - Any comment on your partners winning the tag titles?

Hustler - Nope.

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Media - That was a questionable finish tonight, don't you think it was underhanded?

Esperanto - It's been said for over a century now - this ain't ballet. It's not like Warfare hasn't used those hammers of his before.

Scorch - Primeval Destruction know where to find us if they have a problem with it. I'm ready for round three!

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Media -Are you ready to move on from this vendetta with Scud?

Godsend - Not until I've gotten Darkseed out of his evil grasp!

The media laugh at this comment.

Media - Evil? Scud? You must be joking! You were literally a demon two years ago!

Godsend - Darkseed needs to listen to me! I have a plan! We can be whole again! I will be in touch!

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Nes Kincade walks in to the media room with the aCe title around his waist. "You like apples??" He yells as he takes off the belt and flops it on the table in an obscene gesture. "How you like dem apples!"

Media - Although an underhanded win, I guess congratulations are in order.

Kincade - You know it shit birds! A win is a win is a win! No one gave me a chance to walk away with this! No one said Nes is gonna kick Shepard's teeth in a third time! But here we are!

Avarice busts into the media room spraying Nigrum Cor all over Nes Kincade before sitting next to him.

Avarice - Correction! No one gave you a chance, EXCEPT me! I put it all on Nes and I cleaned up!

Media - So that whole argument was a ruse?

Avarice - Yeah dummy and Shepard fell for it! It doesn't matter if it's me or Nes, hell even Donk or Rorus! If The New School have the belt, the New School are making money, and we're making it hand over fist!

Out of nowhere Avarice is rocked by a Silver Bullet from a flying Vagabond Priest! Avarice gets knocked into Kincade who tumbles over as well. Shepard lays into the Blackheart with rapid fire punches as security flood the media room!

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Media - Heartbreaking loss tonight, where do you go from here?

Lance At-Las - Congratulations, Amazing Mann tonight you were better. Can you do it again? I challenge you to an UNBREAKABLE match. Unbreakable isn't impossible, I'm bringing the Battlefield title home.

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Media - You've had a heck of a run since RAvenger, can you complete it by winning the aCe title?

The Amazing Mann - Of course! That's why I'm here! That title is as good as mine! Kincade got lucky tonight, that luck is about to run out, appropriately enough in front of his home crowd at our casino themed show.

Media - Will you accept Lance At-Las's challenge

The Amazing Mann - Of course! And then the UNBREAKABLE Tour will continue on to Roll the Dice. It's an amazing time to be a fan of The Amazing Mann!

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Top Five Merch Movers

5) Scud Muffin tee

4) Darkseed teddy bear

3) Shepard replica mask

2) Darkseed replica vest

1) No Limit style UNBREAKABLE tee

[Justin Case]

MTFO!!!! Gooooooooo Kincade! Awesome and inventive Four Corners Tournament! Not Surprised Amazing Mann wins. Always fun, keep up the great work!