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[DMK]

Feb 12, 2008 0:00:18 GMT -5 @wildcat said:

Feb 11, 2008 22:51:21 GMT -5 @osk said:

The SWAT Team v Decaying Factor feud is very nice and nasty too...looking forward to that collar match!
~ :-Xsk
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Ditto

I'm just hoping Decaying Factor doesn't run over SWAT Team and turn this fledgling feud into a dud. Because IMO, it has real potential.

Crossing my fingers.

[wildcat]

Mass Destruction vs. Decaying Factor would tear the house down!

[DMK]

The feed opens up in a darkened Vault Macabre, taped from several nights ago. As the camera moves further into the tomb the glowing warmth of the Essence becomes apparent and baths the camera in an eerie glow from the back of the room where Murdok sits, perched atop his throne.

Murdok : People of Centra - the Essence makes me powerful…I can smell your fear…it coats your flesh like a thick sweat…

Murdok leans in and grabs hold of the camera.

Murdok : We have the Ramparts on the run and it’s only a matter of time before the resistance is crushed and we are given free reign over this Dimension. You all are doomed! Ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!

Murdok pulls back the laughter that seems to be spewing up uncontrollably from his gut long enough to issue one last statement.

Murdok : Enjoy the show…..


-Cue intro-


aCe 4

Live Feed from the Ravager Mothership


Static fills the screen as “Legions of the Dead” by Testament begins to play. As the music kicks in the static is torn away and clips of aCe action recapping the Battle for the Essence of Centra tournaments are shown. The vignette comes to a close with Murdok celebrating in the ring with Decaying Factor after his Crusade Faction swept both tournaments for the Essence Championships. The camera fades in on the Ravager Mothership. The mammoth intergalactic shuttle uses massive holographic projectors to simulate the interior of the Centra Palladium right down to the smallest detail.

The Ravager crowd is worked up into a frenzy as Ventross comes storming out from the back. He hit’s the ring, mic in hand and wastes no time in calling out General Rankor - getting the show off to a fast and unpredictable start.


Ventross : Rankor - You coward! Come out here now and face me!!! I have been handed the responsibility of bringing you to justice before the Ancients, and I will not be denied!!! You hear me traitor?!?! The day you betrayed the Ravager’s is the day you officially signed your death certificate!!!! I’m not leaving this ring until -- AaaAaAcCccKKkK!!!

There is a commotion in the crowd and suddenly Paganax hit’s the ring. He Pearl Harbor’s Ventross, laying in with heavy fists - sending the Ravager hard to the mat from the force of his blows.


1.Ventross vs. Paganax

The bell sounds as a ref is sent out and the brawl is on! A rematch from last weeks bout has the Ravager faithful on the edge of their seats. As expected, the fight spills out of the ring with Ventross using anything not nailed down as a weapon. In his desperation, Ventross pulls a section of the guardrail loose and uses it to fend off the Heathen Chief with great success. Things get even more chaotic when Ventross sends Paganax flying over the railing and into the first row with a running power bomb!!! Paganax lands in the laps of several unfortunate Ravager fans in the first row and Ventross lets out a loud howl. Paganax stumbles to his feet and attempts to climb back over the guardrail, but Ventross gets a running start, and hits a flying shoulder spear over the guardrail that sends both men crashing even further into the audience, destroying fans and chairs on their way! Ventross drags Paganax back into the ring and screams to the fans that the match is over! But like clockwork, General Rankor comes storming out with a steel chair and interrupts the match! He hit’s the ring and drops Ventross with a steel chair shot that completely knocks the seat out of the chair and sends it flying into the crowd!!! The ref tries to force Rankor out, but the traitorous Ravager grabs the ref by the collar and tosses him from the ring.

NO CONTEST


On Rankor‘s order, Paganax pulls Ventross to his knees and holds him in place. Rankor grabs hold of the mangled steel chair and begins to verbally berate Ventross, slapping him across the face several times for good measure. Ventross struggles to break free of Paganax’s grip as Rankor prepares to lay in with more chair shots. Nicodemus interrupts the mugging to a huge pop from the crowd, charging out from the back and forcing Rankor and Paganax to clear the ring. Nicodemus helps Ventross to his feet as Rankor and Paganax circle ringside. Paganax wants to charge in after Nicodemus, but Rankor wisely holds him back.

Nicodemus : What’s wrong Rankor ?! Now that the odds aren’t stack in your favor, you’re not up for a fight?!?! C’mon Rankor - show me that you’re not a gutless dog and fight me!!!

Rankor continues to hold Paganax back as Nicodemus continues to bait him. Finally Paganax breaks free of Rankor’s restraint and storms into the ring after Ventross and Nicodemus. Rankor has no choice but to follow. The crowd erupts as the four men brawl wildly in the ring with Ventross going right after Rankor! A referee, rather then security is sent out, and it quickly becomes obvious that the council has decided to let this match go - impromptu style.


2.Ventross and Nicodemus vs. Paganax and General Rankor

A second ref is quickly sent out as the match breaks down into a tornado tag free-for-all. Fighting rages all over ringside with the action going back and forth. At times it’s hard to keep track of who is winning since neither ref is really able to get the action into the ring for any extended period of time. A bloody Ventross uses the mangled remains of a steel chair to subdue Rankor, as Nicodemus finds out first hand the power of the Chief Tribesman Paganax. Soon, a section of the guardrail finds itself in the ring, and Ventross uses it to his advantage, suplexing it onto Rankor, who then gets caught by Nicodemus’s NUCLEAR WINTER. The impact of Nicodemus’ impressive finisher crushes Rankor under the guardrail and severely electrocutes him! Rankor seems to go into convulsions on the canvas as Paganax storms back into the ring, snarling and frothing at the mouth like a mad beast! Ventross and Nicodemus are consumed by Paganax as he goes on a tear. Ventross calls to the fans to begin tossing chairs into the ring as he bails out to avoid Paganax’s rampage. The Ravager fans, on Ventross’ urging begin tossing their steel chairs into the ring sending both ref‘s running for cover. Paganax is pelted with steel chairs from every angle as he flails his arms wildly trying to knock them out of the air! At first he seems to shrug them off, but before long the Chief Tribesman is buried under a pile of steel chairs and the ring area is in total chaos!!! With Paganax buried under the chairs, Nicodemus climbs to the top and hits NUCLEAR WINTER to a huge pop from the fans. Nicodemus drags Paganax out from underneath the mess of chairs and he and Ventross both cover Paganax (who also appears to be going into convulsions) as one of the fleeing refs notices the pin attempt and scrambles back into the ring to make the count. 1.…2.….3!!!!

Winners : Ventross and Nicodemus


The show goes to a brief intermission as the ring area is cleaned up. When the live feed resumes, General Rankor and Paganax are standing by.


Rankor : Nicodemus..the fabled Ravager Ancient. I see you have been placed in charge to lead the Ravager’s to victory in this war, and at your side, your most trusted warrior Ventross. You two are perfect for each other! Your hypocrisy makes me sick! Choosing Ventross over me was the biggest mistake the Ancients ever made, and I am going to make sure they see the errors of their ways by defeating Ventross in battle one on one and exposing him as the phony that he really is! It was HIM, not I who led the Ravager team to defeat in the GWF! He was the weak link! And when I’m finished humiliating my former partner, I am going to take the Essence back to where it truly belongs - the Primus camp! And that goes for whoever is wearing the belt..Murdok…Aegis..it doesn’t matter! The mighty General Rankor fears nobody! And Paganax here …. Wha?!?! Hey!!!


Paganax : (interrupting Rankor) I’LL TEAR THEIR BODIES LIMB FROM LIMB!!!! AAARRRGGGHHHHH!!! DAMN THE RAVAGERS!!! DAMN THEM!!!!!!

Rankor holds Paganax back, attempting to calm his wild outburst.


Rankor : Whoa..ok..calm down there big guy. You’ll get your chance. Tonight was only a minor setback. After all, we are on enemy territory, what did you expect? If I had it my way Paganax, I would of let you loose on the entire Ravager crowd. But don’t worry, we’ll get our payback….and you’ll get your chance to disembowel a few Ravagers along the way. That much I can assure you…..now Paganax, get that camera out of here!

Paganax grabs the camera and tosses it violently to the floor, sending the screen to static death.


-cut to ringside where Noxious and Nemean are already in the ring, ready for the next match of the evening.-


Immediately after Noxious in introduced, the ring announcer hands the mic over to Nemean who gladly introduces himself as CWF Heavyweight Champion, much to the approval of the Ravager faithful.

Nemean : Are you folks ready for the greatest show in all of Centra?!?! That’s right Ravager nation, it’s time for the one..the only..THE NEMEAN SHOW!!!!!!


3.Noxious vs. Nemean (CWF Heavyweight Champion)

Nemean hasn’t even handed the CWF title over to the ref when Noxious charges in and attacks. The man formerly known as Meteor moves well in the ring, an exception to the usual plague victim zombie, who is awkward and slow. Nemean shakes off Noxious’ early attacks and fires back, but has under estimated his opponent’s ability and soon finds himself right back on the receiving end. The fans, in an attempt to rally their fellow Ravager begin a “NE-MEAN” chant which actually seems to distract Noxious. This causes the zombie to become over concerned with the crowd, allowing Nemean roll out of the way of Noxious‘ OUTBREAK finisher. Nemean immediately capitalizes, pulling Noxious up and hitting a reverse DDT for the quick pin! Nemean grabs his CWF title and heads for dodge as Noxious finally realizes what just happened and comes after the young Ravager.

Winner and STILL CWF Heavyweight Champion: Nemean


-Cut to the Ravager locker room -

Nemean enters with the CWF title slung over his shoulder. He has a wide eyed smile that catches the attention of Ventross who gets up from his seat. Nemean makes his way over to Ventross as Warfare pats him on the back, congratulating him on his victory.

Nemean : Ventross - - did you see?!?! Another big victory for the Nemean show! They love me!

Ventross : (with a sigh) Don’t you understand -? This isn’t some game, this is war! This isn’t the CWF…it’s nothing like the CWF holo-discs you incessantly watch at all hours of the night….

Nemean : But --

Ventross : NOTHING LIKE IT! We’re fighting for the survival of this dimension and our race, our enemies are strong and numerous. You have to start taking things more seriously. Do you think Rankor or Paganax will show you any mercy? Do you think that they think this is some sort of game?!?! This is life and death, kill or be killed - - huh?

Nicodemus steps up behind Ventross and puts his hand on his shoulder, cutting off his long winded speech to Nemean.

Ventross : Just…just be more careful out there. We may need you before this is all over…


- Cut back to ringside -



4.Rouser vs. Corporal Tek w/ Cremator

Rouser is obviously overmatched against Corporal Tek and is forced to flee the ring to escape a severe beating. Cremator attacks Rouser on the outside, and the Rampart has no choice but to re-enter the ring, right into the waiting hands of Corporal Tek who sends him crashing head first into the turnbuckle. Rouser stumbles out of the corner, and Tek follows up, driving Rouser to the mat and laying in with heavy fists!! Corporal Tek finishes Rouser off with CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, mercifully scoring the pinfall.

Winner : Corporal Tek


As Corporal Tek is announced the winner, Cremator enters the ring and attacks the ref!!!!! The referee screams in horror as Cremator takes him to the canvas and begins tearing away at his flesh, spraying blood everywhere! Tek looks on and laughs as Cremator pulls forth the ref’s bowels and begins feasting on his lower intestines! The crowd watches in shock and horror as the referee is devoured before them. Tek yells for a mic and the ring announcer tosses one in.


Tek : Cremator! Not the referee - HIM!!!! (Points directly at Rouser who is just now coming to his senses and shaking off the cobwebs)


Cremator moves in for his second meal of the night as Rouser desperately tries to get away. Things look grim for Rouser until Shepard and Scorch come running out from the back and hit the ring!!!! Rouser wastes no time in getting the hell out of there as The Specialists brawl with Resurrection. Shepard stakes Cremator, but it has little effect. Meanwhile Scorch fights it out with Corporal Tek, going punch for punch with the Antillian General. A new ref is sent out as medical crews and aCe officials pull the remains of the previous ref out of the ring. As the bell sounds, Jakyll and Krypt come out from the back and insert themselves in the match, effectively making this an impromptu tag team 3-way dance.


5.Resurrection vs. The Specialists vs. Darkness Falls - Tag Team 3-Way Dance

This match proves to be one of the highlights of the night as the action is fast and furious. The best series of the early going happens between Corporal Tek, Jakyll, and Scorch. Resurrection and Darkness Falls form an alliance in the middle of the action and work together in an attempt to eliminate The Specialists. But Scorch and Shepard are crafty ring workers and manage to stay out of trouble long enough for the relationship between Darkness Falls and Resurrection to break down. Resurrection finds themselves eliminated when Cremator gets caught by Jakyll and Krypt, and planted with Hit Em’ High/Hit Em’ Low for the pin. Corporal Tek refuses to leave ringside, and security has to be brought out to escort him to the back.

Eliminated : Resurrection

From there a rematch from last weeks show takes place. Both teams, now very familiar with each other pull out all the stops to get the win. Scorch handles Krypt and Jakyll in quick succession, but fails to get the pinfall after hitting TRAILBLAZER. Scorch briefly argues with the ref about a slow count until Krypt races in and breaks it up. Later in the match Shepard finds himself isolated in the corner by Darkness Falls and is forced to use his wooden stake as a weapon to free himself from the double team. The ref warns him, but lets the match continue. Scorch gets caught by Hit Em High/Hit Em Low, but is saved by Shepard who comes in and tosses a white powdery substance (Shepard’s AntiVirus) into Jakyll and Krypts faces! With Darkness Falls blinded by the substance, Shepard takes over against Darkness Falls. Shepard works Jakyll over badly, and sets up for his finisher, the EXORCISM. But Krypt is on the scene, crotching him and taking him up and over with a death valley driver!!! Shepard’s bell gets rung badly as he lands head first and rolls out of the ring in obvious pain! Scorch tries to regroup, but Krypt catches him with KILLER Instinct and scores the pin, winning the match for the Primus tag team.

Winners : Darkness Falls


-cut backstage to the Crusade’s locker room-


The Crusade’s locker room is dimly lit, with most of the light coming from the Essence titles which give off a continuous soft glow that illuminates the room enough to make out the figures lurking in the would-be shadows. Murdok and Godsend are going over the night’s events and seem entrenched in deep conversation. Essence Tag Champs Rot and Ruined stand guard by the door. They tower off the ground like grotesque statues - monuments to Murdok’s holy war. Trisis sits in the corner feeding off a rat she had killed just moments earlier. She picks at the rat, peeling away layers of skin before devouring it’s internal organs and slurping down it’s brain. She moves on to the remains of the rat’s corpse, draining it of blood and bile before then chewing on the left over rat flesh. A disgusting desert that seems to satisfy Murdok’s undead queen. The camera moves in closer to Murdok and Godsend and is able to pick up some audio of their conversation.

Murdok : Godsend, I am leaving it in your hands to take care of At-Las tonight. This shall be your purpose, your only reason for existing here in the aCe. We have already dealt a critical blow to the Ramparts by putting their leader Aegis on the shelf. Tonight we must send a further message to all those who oppose us by eliminating At-Las.

Godsend : But Murdok….Aegis?! His injuries were not critical. And when he returns…

Murdok : Do not worry about that. I have things taken care of. Aegis is no longer a threat to us. You just concern yourself with the Martian Wanderer Lance At-Las.

Godsend responds as if insulted at even the slightest mention that he should be concerned about Lance At-Las.

Godsend : At-Las is a weak creature! He is dominated by the most disgusting of all human traits - compassion and forgiveness! .It’s the very things that make him vulnerable. I have none of those weaknesses…At-Las doesn’t stand a chance against me inside the ring. And when I am finished disposing of him, the Priest will be next. …

Murdok : Yes….the priest. He has already become a thorn in our side. But it was not unexpected...

Godsend : Oh how I loath men of the cloth….faith is for fools! Their God is weak….a worthless idol, prayed upon for the very salvation that he dangles in front of them, yet never delivers. I promise before this is all over, the priest will be praying to me and calling me his God…

Murdok sends a piercing glance at Godsend, studying the demon and his words, as if there is more to Godsend‘s motives then just seeking shelter from his so called persecutors. .He wonders if Godsend’s ambitions are greater then merely serving under him, and if they are, what are they and how will they effect him. He ponders on these thoughts for a moment, then sweeps them aside.

Murdok : Yes, I have faith that you will no doubt help bring victory to the Crusade. We have been chosen for greatness…immortality. It is only a matter of time before I am a God…and you Godsend, at my side…as rulers of all that we survey.


- Cut back to ringside -


6.Lance At-Las vs. Godsend

The two wrestlers circle each other as the bell rings and get right to work. Godsend shows off his fine tuned wrestling ability, forcing At-Las to stay on top of his game to avoid being squashed by Murdok’s right hand man. At-Las counters, using his years of experience in the squared circle to get the edge over Godsend. At-Las hits home with a Karate Kick and nearly gets the pinfall. But Godsend is able to roll out and avoid being pinned. Godsend dares At-Las to join him on the floor and the Martian Wanderer doesn’t hesitate to follow him out and resume their match on the outside. Godsend rips a chair out from the crowd and tries to lay At-Las out with a well placed chairshot, but he misses, and At-Las is able to kick the chair right into Godsend’s face! At-Las charges in on a dazed Godsend, but the would be demon is playing possum and back drops At-Las right onto the guardrail!!!!!! With At-Las laying across the guardrail in pain, Godsend takes the steel chair and hits an apron dive chair drop!! The edge of the chair catches At-Las over the right eye and he is busted wide open. By the time the fighting gets back into the ring, At-Las is a crimson mask of blood. Once inside the ring, Godsend uses a cradle piledriver and nearly has At-Las trapped in a 3-count. But At-Las gets his foot on the ropes. Godsend, sensing he has the Rampart reeling, moves in for the kill. But At-Las has a few tricks up his sleeve, and reverses an irish whip and catches Godsend in a flying head scissors. At-Las doesn’t hesitate to move in for the kill with an Atlas World Beater, but Godsend won’t be beaten that easily. At-Las is forced to go back to his bag of tricks, but a botched moonsault attempt allows Godsend to get back the advantage and lock on the Dextral Choke. In a repeat of last week , At-Las refuses to submit and Godsend looks to force him to pass out. At-Las’ eyes begin to glaze over, but he finds a second wind and is able to reach the ropes!!!! Godsend attacks the referee in frustration before going back to work on At-Las who looks in bad shape. With the ref out of commission, Godsend retrieves a chair from ringside and delivers a series of chair shots that effectively knock Lance At-Las out cold! Godsend calls to the back for a new ref and Noxious lumbers out wearing a referees shirt. Godsend makes the cover and the zombie referee makes the count, 1.…2.….3!!!

Winner : Godsend

Godsend orders the time keeper to ring the bell and the ring announcer to announce him as the winner. Fearing reprisal from Godsend, the time keeper and ring announcer follow orders and the fans begin to boo and toss trash into the ring. Godsend basks in the fan’s hatred for him and outstretches his arms crucifix style as Noxious stares intently at the bloody and beaten form of Lance At-Las. Godsend orders Noxious to “finish him off”, but the man formerly known as Meteor appears confused. Godsend yells at the zombie to do as he says or he’ll destroy him right there in the ring. Finally Noxious gives in and prepares to devour an unaware Lance At-Las. The mood at ringside quickly changes as Shepard and Scorch come out from the back and hit the ring, making the save for At-Las! Rouser comes out behind the Specialists and pulls At-Las to safety as they fight with Godsend and Noxious in the ring. It doesn’t take long for Rot and Ruined to come barreling out to the aid of Godsend and Noxious.


With fighting going on in the ring, Warfare and Flatliner come out from the back wearing dog collars, dragging their respective chains behind them as they make their way down the ramp. Through the chaos in the ring, Rot and Ruined noticed them in the aisle and rush out to greet them. The two teams fight in the aisle as the Ravager crowd goes nuts! Warfare and Flatliner use the massive dog collar chains to keep the gigantic zombies at bay!



7.S.W.A.T. Team vs. Decaying Factor (Essence Tag Team Champions) Non-title Centra Double Dog Collar Match

With security flooding out from the back to separate the fighting wrestlers a ref is able to usher the two teams into the ring and connect them to their respective dog collars(Rot is connected with Warfare and Ruined is connected to Flatliner). Despite being a non title match, S.W.A.T. Team brings everything they have into this fight, possibly trying to prove to the council that they deserve a future title shot against Murdok’s zombie beasts. Flatliner uses his armor to send pulses of electricity through the chain, making it an even more potent weapon against Ruined. Flatliner is able to effectively pound the much larger zombie into submission with the chain, much to the approval of the fans. Flatliner then proceeds to wrap the electrified chain around Ruined’s neck and choke him with it as he sends bursts of electricity through it! At one point it looks as if Ruined’s eyes are going to explode from the sheer magnitude of electricity being sent through his undead frame. Meanwhile Warfare and Rot have battled out of the ring, with Warfare holding the advantage. But Warfare’s offensive streak would be short lived as Rot strikes back with a surge of undead rage! Rot applies a bear hug and then repeatedly rams him into the ringpost. The back of Warfare’s head is slammed repeatedly into the steel until blood is pouring from an open gash of the back of his head. Rot finishes off the assault with a belly to belly suplex that sends Warfare crashing back onto his head! Rots roars out in satisfaction as Warfare rolls around on the floor in pain. Back in the ring Ruined has somehow been able to turn the tables on Flatliner, and works him over with various power moves and assaults with the chain. Rot slides in a folding table and has unhooked himself from Warfare despite the protest from the referee. Once inside the ring, Rot goes to work on Flatliner as Ruined sets up the folding table. Moments later Flatliner is power bombed through the table and fans are fearing for the worst. A bloody Warfare, now semi recovered scrambles back into the ring to break up the pin attempt. Warafre is successful, but gets mugged by the combined force of Rot and Ruined and is sent packing from the ring following a Rot clothesline that sends him tumbling over the top rope tot eh floor. Rot and Ruined pull Flatliner up and hit WAKE THE DEAD as the Ravager crowd begins to boo ! Rot covers Flatliner as Ruined races back out of the ring to go back to work on Warfare. The ref makes the count, 1...2.…3!!!!

Winners : Decaying Factor

The feed comes to an end with security coming out from the back to restrain Decaying Factor.
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END (1.17.2119)

[wildcat]

FAN'FRIGGIN'TASTIC!!!!

That card was simply awesome with a great story.

[Deleted]

This is simply the best aCe fed going IMHO...awesome read. Doesnt pay to be a referee in aCe...the rat thing was a bit disturbing....just how I like it ;D

And the main event was just plain wickedly good fun!

[DMK]

The live feed opens up inside the cabin of the ROC’s shuttle on it’s way to the next aCe event. The shuttle flights between events is an opportunity to catch up on sleep, relax, and just overall get away from the rigors of being caught in the middle of a war. This shuttle flight to Primus is no different.
Seated in the front of the cabin Shepard plays with a pair of rosary beads as he reads from the good book. He intently studies each word, memorizing them and their meanings. Scorch and Rouser are seated towards the back of the cabin at a small table playing a game of cards. Scorch smokes on a cigar, grumbling and cursing every time Rouser wins a hand. Lance At-Las is asleep in his seat, safely tucked away in his dreams, away from the horrible nightmares of war. Suddenly At-Las’s com link crackles to life, bringing him out of his sleep and back into the real world.

Com-Link : ::crackle:: Lance At-Las?! Are you ::kzzzzttt:: there?!!?

At-Las : Yes…this is Lance At-Las. But you’re gonna have to speak up. The transmission is bad..I can barely hear you…

Com - Link : Sir ::kzzzt:: we just now received a distress signal from ::kzzzzhhtttt:: Centra Prime. There is ::kzzzzt:: a problem.

At-Las : (sitting up in his seat) Problem?

Com - Link : Yes sir - There has been ::kzzzzzt:: an attack on the medical facility on Centra Prime. ::kzzzzzt:: HE’S ::crackle:: ::kzzzzzzt:: GONE!!!!

At-Las : Gone?!!? What are you talking about - who’s gone?!

Com-Link : Aegis sir, they took him.

At-Las : Wait a second. Slow down son, catch your breath. Who took him?

Com-Link : Murdok sir...::kzzzzzzzt:: Murdok has taken Aegis!

-cue intro-


aCe 5

Live feed from the Primus Lava Pits


Static fills the screen as “Primitive Ways” by Death begins to play. As the music kicks in the static is torn away and clips of aCe action recapping the Battle for the Essence of Centra tournaments are shown. The vignette comes to a close with Murdok celebrating in the ring with Decaying Factor after his Crusade Faction swept both tournaments for the Essence Championships. The camera fades in on the outdoor arena of the Lava Pits of Primus. The Primus air is thick and humid and everything reeks of sulfur.. The sound of live volcanoes can be heard in the distance just beyond the arena, rumbling softly in rhythm - the faint heartbeat of the planet itself.

The primus fans have packed themselves into the arena, and are already growing rowdy. Every tribe is represented, and each sits in it’s own designated area away from the other tribes. Small fights and skirmishes have already broken out between members of the different tribes, and security is needed to break many of them up.



1.Rouser vs. Cremator

Rouser appears to still be shaken up from the events of last show (and that’s not even taking into account the recent news of Aegis’ kidnapping) and has a hard time getting it going against the zombie Cremator. Rouser gives little fight, and Cremator is able to easily pin him with a Straightjacket Hold converted into a bridged suplex.

Winner : Cremator



With Corporal Tek already announced, Nemean goes into his usual introduction, to which the Primus crowd responds to with boos and chants of “PAGA-NAX”.

2.Corporal Tek vs. Nemean (CWF Heavyweight Champion)

This match never has a chance to get off it’s feet as General Rankor leads Paganax down to the ring, and the two of them viciously attack Nemean! The ref quickly calls for the bell and throws the match out.

NO CONTEST

Rankor and Paganax brutally assault the much smaller Nemean in the center of the ring as Corporal Tek exits, seemingly content with the night off. Rankor and Paganax take turns working Nemean over until Ventross comes storming out from the back. Rankor and Paganax wisely bail out as Ventross hit’s the ring and checks on a bloodied Nemean. Ventross screams at Rankor as he holds Nemean in his arms. The force of his voice is so strong that even without a mic his words are audible.

Ventross : YOU SCUM!! YOUR FIGHT IS WITH ME…NOT HIM!

There is a commotion in the crowd just behind Ventross and he doesn’t notice Krypt and Jakyll emerge from the sea of Primus fans and hit the ring. Ventross is caught off guard by Darkness Falls who attack him from behind! Rankor laughs it up on the outside as Darkness Falls lays a mugging on Ventross. The Primus crowd cheers on Darkness Falls as Warfare and Flatliner come charging out from the back to make the save, much to the chagrin of Rankor. This allows Ventross to go after his traitorous former partner on the outside! Rankor, wanting nothing to do with the enraged Ventross sends Paganax after him and heads to the back as the two brawl at ringside. Security is quickly sent out to separate the two wrestlers and the ref at ringside gets a message from the back to start the next match of the evening. The ref pulls Nemean from the ring and into the hands of medical personnel who have come down to ringside and enters, calling for the bell.


3.S.W.A.T. Team vs. Darkness Falls

The Primus fans begin chanting in some unknown and ancient language at the start of the match, clearly for the team of Darkness Falls. Jakyll and Krypt seem to feed off their people’s support and start off strong against Warfare and Flatliner - which only further incites the Primus crowd. Jakyll and Krypt cap off a long offensive surge by hitting RED DAWN on Warfare. But Krypt is unable to get the pin as Flatliner charges in and makes the save. Flatliner proceeds to beat the snot out of Krypt until Jakyll makes the save for his partner. Darkness Falls briefly double teams Flatliner until Warfare is back in on the action, driving Jakyll hard to the mat with a running spear takedown! Flatliner quickly goes to work on Krypt, busting him up with a variety of moves and ending the series with a pin attempt following a hard clothesline (Metal Ramrod). With the tide securely turned in S.W.A.T. Team’s favor, the Ravager tag team rolls to victory much to the disappointment of the Primus crowd. Warfare pins Jakyll with THE BIG PAYBACK as Flatliner plants Krypt with a Double Arm DDT, effectively stopping any pin save attempt.

Winners : S.W.A.T. Team



-cut to the Ravager locker room-

Ventross storms into the Ravager locker room as doctors are tending to a busted up Nemean. Nemean is barely conscious laying out across the table as the doctors work to repair his wounds. Ventross goes over to check on the young Ravager and then in a rage tears a row of lockers down from the wall and uproots a bench. Nicodemus enters the room in pursuit of Ventross and goes over to him, trying desperately to calm him down before he destroys the entire locker room in a fury.

Ventross : D****T NICODEMUS - Look what they did to him! His fight is with me!! NOT HIM!!! He’s just a kid - he shouldn’t of been out there…AAAARRRRRGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!! D****t this Primus heat - it drives me insane!!!!

Ventross pushes Nicodemus aside and swings wildly at the wall, destroying a section of it with an echoing crash, sending pieces of it spewing across the room. He pulls his fist from the wall and turns to the camera - his chest heaving in and out. Ventross’ eyes are in an uncontrollable blaze of anger.

Ventross : (Catching his breath) Rankor, if you were trying to rile me up…IT WORKED! Let’s not beat around the bush any longer you pile of Primus dung! If it’s not official yet, let’s make it official by signing the first match for this company’s big upcoming show! What do you say old friend?!?! And to make sure it’s just you and me and not your pet Paganax - I’m upping the ante a little. If you got the guts…meet me inside the RAVAGER TORTURE CHAMBER!!!!!

-cut back to ringside where Lance At-Las and Shepard are already in the ring. -


Lance At-Las has just finished calling out Murdok when Brodequin’s “Feast of Flesh” cues up over the makeshift PA system. At-Las and Shepard get the lumbering zombies known as Rot and Ruined instead of their master, Murdok (Neither Murdok or Godsend are in attendance for the show).

4.Lance At-Las and Shepard vs. Decaying Factor (aCe Essence Tag Team Champions) non-title

Despite being a non title match, Rot and Ruined fight as though their belts were on the line, roughing up At-Las and Shepard something terrible. Shepard, in desperation uses one of his stakes against Ruined, which only further irritates the giant zombie. Shepard is tossed from the ring and Rot and Ruined gang up on Lance At-Las, finishing off the onslaught with a spike piledriver. The force of the piledriver is such that it nearly caves in the ring canvas. The ref tries to restore order, but neither zombie pays the ref any mind and they continue to go to work on At-Las. Shepard is soon back in the ring with a steel chair and hands out chair shots to Rot and Ruined in an attempt to slow down the tag champs. The ref tries to tell Shepard he can’t use the steel chair in the ring, to which Shepard replies “Have you seen these guys!?!?”. With Decaying Factor now preoccupied with Shepard, At-Las tries to cradle Ruined, but the powerful zombie breaks free of the surprise pin attempt. At this point the ref has given up at restoring order and lets the match continue under tornado tag rules. Shepard tosses his AntiVirus in Ruined’s face, and the gigantic zombie lets out a shriek of pain as the substance burns at his already decomposing flesh like acid! Shepard takes Ruined into the corner and uses Turnbuckle Tabernacle for a near fall as At-Las is able to shake off the early beating by Decaying Factor and take over against Rot. At-Las and Shepard slowly begin to take control of the match and look as though they have the undead tag champs on the ropes. But Rot amazingly no sells an Atlas World Beater and along with Ruined, plants the Martian Wanderer with their devastating tag maneuver, Desolation Factor! Shepard tries to come to the aid of At-Las, but Ruined has him, and delivers The Show Stopper, sending the vagabond priest bouncing off the mat and out of the ring. Rot uses IT’S OVER on Lance At-Las for good measure and makes the cover as Ruined follows Shepard out of the ring. 1.….2.…3! Decaying Factor adds yet another defeat to the ROC in this young war.

Winners : Decaying Factor

Rot and Ruined continue to attack Lance At-Las and Shepard after the bell until Warfare and Flatliner come out from the back. S.W.A.T. Team and Decaying Factor brawl on the outside as At-Las and Shepard head to the back with the help of doctors at ringside. Security is finally sent out to restrain to two teams, and after several minutes of wild fighting with security and each other, S.W.A.T. Team and Decaying Factor are escorted to the back.


5.Scorch vs. General Rankor

Scorch, use to the unruly heat of Primus works well in the ring against Rankor, who seems to be feeling the effects of the planet’s ungodly humidity. Scorch is so comfortable in the conditions that at one point he even stops during the match to enjoy a cigar. Rankor however is a powerful breed and is able to, at least for a short time, ignore the discomfort and take the fight to Scorch. Rankor roughs up Scorch who seems to merely be biding his time, waiting for the right opening to strike back. Rankor gets in several pinning attempts before Scorch is able to come back, countering a back superplex into a top rope Burning Fury which severely rocks the General. Rankor tries to escape out of the ring, but Scorch stays close behind. The two wrestlers brawl on the outside for a time with the advantage trading between the two several times until Scorch puts Rankor through the time keeper’s table with a pump handle suplex!!! This effectively puts Scorch in the driver’s seat and he never looks back. Back inside the ring Scorch hit’s THE TRAILBLAZER, (which splatters Rankor’s nose like a tomato) and gets the pin.

Winner : Scorch


6.Nicodemus vs. Paganax

Knowing that Paganax is strengthened by just being on his home planet, Nicodemus tries to wear the Heathen Chief down before attempting any of his big moves. Paganax shrugs off Nicodemus’ early attacks and pounds the Ravager Ancient with a fierceness that can’t be rivaled by any other competitor in the aCe. Nicodemus takes several trips to the outside to rethink his strategy which only further enrages Paganax who pounds on his chest to a huge pop from the Primus fans. Back inside and Paganax takes Nicodemus to the corner and lays into him with shoulders and boots before dragging him out and locking on the Face Smothering. Nicodemus struggles to break free from the massive arms of Paganax and is finally able to take him against the ropes, sending the two tumbling over them to the outside! Both men stir on the outside and Nicodemus is able to get to his feet first and lariat the Chief Tribesman as he gets to his feet. Paganax stays on his feet however and Nicodemus is forced to attempt another, which Paganax catches. Paganax choke slams Nicodemus to the floor and the crowd begins to stir.!!! Paganax throws Nicodemus back in and sets him up in the corner for a running knee charge, but the Ravager is able to roll away in time to avoid being crushed by Paganax’s massive knee. Nicodemus is slow to his feet but is able to catch Paganax in an aCe Crusher for a near fall. Nicodemus then uses the Fusion Bomb for yet another near fall and is forced to go up top for NUCLEAR WINTER. But Paganax again kicks out, leaving Nicodemus wondering just what it will take to finish him off. During his frustration, Nicodemus doesn’t see Paganax roar to life behind him. Nicodemus notices the crowd stirring and turns to find Paganax charging at him to which he back drops the massive beast over the top rope to the floor below!!!! In desperation, Nicodemus slingshots himself over the ropes to the outside with NUCLEAR WINTER, catching Paganax as he climbs to his feet! The spot is massive as the two wrestlers crash into the guardrail and Paganax is sent into convulsions!!! Nicodemus drags Paganax back into the ring and attempts the cover, but Rankor comes charging out from the back! Nicodemus notices him in time and breaks the pin at 2, meeting Rankor as he enters the ring!!! The two brawl as the ref tries to separate them. The Primus crowd begins chanting which seems to feed Paganaz and bring him back to life!!! During the wild melee Nicodemus is shoved backwards right into the waiting hands of Paganax and his devastating finisher, PAGAN VOID!!!!!! Rankor orders the ref to make the count as Paganax covers, and the lowly ref does so , 1.…2.….3!!!!

Winner : Paganax

As Paganax is announced the winner, Rankor retrieves a mic from ringside and orders Paganax to tie Nicodemus in the ropes. With Nicodemus entangled in the ring ropes Rankor addresses Ventross’ challenge from earlier in the night.

Rankor : Ventross! Do you really think that General Rankor fears you?! What I did to Nemean was just a taste….a taste of what awaits all those that oppose the Tribes of Primus!

Paganax roars in an ancient language, translating Rankor’s words to the crowd. The Primus fans respond with a loud ovation, stomping and swinging their hands in the air.

Primus Fans : DEATH TO THE NON-BELIEVERS!!!!!

Rankor : Ventross…look closely at the man who leads you. The mighty Ravager ancient known as Nicodemus reduced to this…he has betrayed the Ravager race with his weakness!!! I on the other hand was strong and did what needed to be done to win this war!

Paganax grabs a hold of Nicodemus and wraps his massive arms around the fishbowl helmet that shields his face.

Rankor : As you can see Ventross, Paganax is prepared to do what is necessary. And on my word he will not hesitate to crush your precious leader right here in front of his admiring fans. If you wish to save him, you’ll come out now. But I warn you, should you try anything, then you are witnessing Nicodemus’ last minutes.

After several moments Ventross steps out from the back, obviously holding back the rage that burns deep within his gut.

Rankor : Any closer and Paganax crushes this pathetic excuse for an Ancient.

Ventross stops at ringside looking as though he‘d much rather charge into the ring after Rankor.

Rankor : Good..I wanted to tell you this to your face. Ventross…I accept your challenge. But under one condition….you agree to turn over Flatliner and the armor to me. It’s rightfully mine - I built it.

Ventross prepares to speak but Rankor quickly cuts him off.

Rankor : Think carefully old friend. The wrong answer and Nicodemus has seen his last days.

As Ventross thinks over Rankor’s request, Warfare and Flatliner suddenly hit the ring and attack Paganax!!!!! Ventross is quickly in the ring after Rankor, but the General makes a quick getaway through the Primus Crowd. After a brief scuffle, Paganax is able to fight off the S.W.A.T. Team and prepares to attack Ventross who is busy helping Nicodemus out of the ropes. But Rankor calls out to him from admist the sea of fans, and Paganax submissively exit’s through the crowd with the General, much to the disappointment of the fans in attendance.


END (1.24.2119)



The camera fades in on a damp, dimly lit room. A single light bulb swings from the ceiling, throwing pendulums of light across the room. Since only a single part of the space is illuminated at a time, it’s difficult to actually make out the features of the room. In the darkness voices can be heard, one familiar, one distant - as if from the past. When it becomes obvious to the two men speaking that the camera has found it’s way into the room, the voices cease. The sound of moving figures echoes out from the darkness. Godsend steps into the light as another man escapes silently out of camera view and out of the room.

Godsend : Oh…I’m so glad you could make it. Welcome to my dungeon. Well..I guess a tour is in order.

Godsend takes hold of the swinging light bulb and steadies it. He begins shining it across the room, displaying the dungeon’s “furniture”. Torture devices decorate the room - Godsend’s personal ornaments of pain. An iron Maiden sits prominently towards the back of the room. It looks ancient, no doubt an artifact from Murdok’s days when he ruled Antilla. It quickly becomes obvious that we are in the dungeon room of Castle Boneshatter.

Godsend : As you can see..I’m somewhat of a collector. But we’re not down here to admire my unique decorating sense. No..we’re down here tonight to welcome a most honored guest. Murdok has been so gracious as to lend him to me for the time being, knowing that my hospitality cannot be matched across the vast reaches of Centra.


Godsend shines the light to the corner of the room, where, tied to a chair, sits Aegis. His head hangs limp - his mouth duck taped shut. His upper body is covered in grotesque wounds and markings - obviously made by a “true artist of torture”. Next to Aegis is a small surgeon’s table, on top of it sits all sorts of cutting devices (Scalpel, bone saw. retractors, lancets, drill bits, rasps, trocars,) . Each of the various instruments of pain are old and rusted over and are covered in fresh blood, which leaks off the table to the floor, puddling up at the base of the setup.

Godsend : As you can see, Aegis has had a busy day - we had to call in a specialist (Painmaster). Aegis is resting now, but I guess we could wake him up. But only for a moment….

Godsend walks over to where Aegis sits and begins running his fingers through the many wounds and markings that cover his torso - caressing them gently. He then violently pulls Aegis’ head back, revealing that his eyes have been stapled open! Suddenly Aegis comes out of his chemically induced coma and begins struggling to break free of the restraints. Godsend picks up a syringe and needle from the surgeon’s table at his side and injects Aegis in the neck with an unknown substance. Aegis goes still and limp once again. Steps can be heard coming down a flight of stairs just off camera. They grow nearer until the creaking sound of a vault door can be heard opening. Godsend looks up from his victim to see Murdok enter the room. Murdok walks in and surveys the situation before addressing Godsend.

Murdok : Is he ready??

Godsend : Yes. In this state…he’ll tell us anything we want to know.

Murdok walks over to Aegis and pets him on the head.

Murdok : Good. Now get that camera out of here.

(To be continued……)

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"The ref tries to tell Shepard he can’t use the steel chair in the ring, to which Shepard replies “Have you seen these guys!?!?”."

Line of the week... ROTFLMAO

Awesome card dude, you never cease to amaze me with your writing skills....stapling Aegis' eyes...you are pretty sadistic. Will be interesting to see where this goes.

[DMK]

Dateline : 1.25.2119

The camera fades in on the leisure room from the ROC’s secret base of operations on a small island just outside Tarkania. The mood is grim as the remaining members of the aCe ROC faction sit in silence. Rouser watches one of the many monitors displaying news reports from across Centra Prime. Scorch sits by himself, intently smoking on a cigar and carving on a piece of wood with his oversized bowie knife. Shepard tries to read from his personal bible, but seems to become distracted and puts the book down. Lance At-Las enters the room and everyone sits up, awaiting his news.

Lance At-Las : It seems that Murdok has taken Aegis hostage. He’s being held deep within castle Boneshatter on Antilla. From what we can tell, he’s still alive. But Murdok hasn’t made any transmissions and despite all of our intelligence, we have no idea what his intentions are…


Sheppard : If Murdok was going to kill him, he’d already be dead. And it’s obvious that Aegis hasn’t been re-infected with the plague. He must want something else.

Lance At-Las : (coming to the horrible realization) …the location and plans to the ROC’s base on Centra Prime! That’s got to be it! With that information the resistance would be crushed…..

Scorch, upon hearing At-Las’ revelation, tosses his wooden carving stick onto the table and stands up knocking the chair he was sitting in clean over. Scorch takes a thick drag on his cigar , allowing long billows of smoke to rise from his mouth.

Scorch : Then what in the blazin’ hell are we waitin’ for?!?! Lets storm the front door and kick that freak’s ass!

Shepard turns to Scorch, almost expecting the outburst from his tag team partner.

Shepard : No…Antilla is a dangerous place, and Murdok’s stronghold is no doubt heavily guarded. Such a rescue attempt would endanger more lives then it would save. We can’t risk it.

Scorch stares at Shepard in amazement at his level of pacifism.

Scorch : Pardon me bud..but I think we’ve been spending too much time sittin’ on our asses! We should be takin’ the fight to that freak, not sitting back and taking it! If it wasn’t obvious till now, that strategy ain’t bin workin’ too well! I hate at say it - but we’re losin’ this war kid!

Scorch slams his fist down on the table and At-Las intervenes, fearing that Scorch may lose it.

At-Las : Sorch is right…the way we’re headed, Murdok will have victory before we even have a chance to respond. But I agree with Shepard, invading Antilla is a risky proposition. There has to be another way.

Sheppard : Maybe we can bait Murdok into giving Aegis over.

Scorch : Listen Holy Man…you can’t be serious! Murdok ain’t gonna give Aegis up without a fight!

Sheppard : That’s why we’ll have to win the fight - in the ring.

At-Las : What do you mean?

Sheppard : I have a plan…..


(to be continued…..)

[wildfire]

Wow... awesome DMK... you really have a great handle on the aCe atmosphere.

[marktaggart]

I really like your writing style and ideas. I don't have the stomach for all of the gore and violence anymore, so I run a more "sanitized" aCe (with safety parameters in effect to explain the reduced bloodshed), but I dig what you're doing here.