**The scene switches, and takes us inside the locker room of the Upper Echelon, formerly known as the REGIME. Essex Goodenough and Extremist sit down beside each other, as Trent Storm paces slowly back and forth, breaking the silence.**
Trent Storm: Alright, guys…tonight is the night. It’s Burn’s anticipated return, so, if things work out, and he’s back, the Upper Echelon will be an unstoppable force.
Extremist: You’re damn right. And then, the Hierarchy will move right on over, cause we’ll be the ones to take over all of their glory.
Essex Goodenough: The reign of the Upper Echelon begins…tonight!
**The scene switches again, and takes us back inside the Township Auditorium, in Columbia, South Carolina. We pan through the estimated 7,000 screaming fans on hand, with various signs, shirts, and more merchandise to that extent. With “Wait and Bleed” by Slipknot blasting throughout the arena, Mike Rether and Clint White, EGWA announcers, make their way to ringside, and take seats in their booth. With screaming fans continuing, we hear voices come into play.**
Mike Rether: Fans, WELCOME to EGWA Monday Night! Alongside Clint White, I’m Mike Rether, bringing you two great hours of action right ahead of us in the show!
Clint White: Tonight is going to be a great night!! With only a week left to go until our PPV spectacular, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, numerous things are scheduled to occur tonight! Folks, it should be AWESOME!
Mike: We have heard many rumors about Brendan Aryze returning tonight, as well as the continuation of the monster feud between Team ICWA and the Hierarchy! Also, there is much more to come for what is in store for Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Overall, it should be one hell of a night!---
**Suddenly, “Whiplash” by Metallica hits, as fans immediately begin a chorus of boos, for Crimson. He holds the World Title firmly around his shoulder, with a grin on his face, walking down the aisle. He slides into the ring, climbs to the turnbuckle, and lifts the title in the air, pretending it was in his possession, which it’s not. He goes over by ringside, and grabs a microphone from Andrew Toribio, as the boos continue.**
Crimson: Alright…first and foremost, SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
**The hissing and booing grows even stronger. Crimson looks frustrated.**
Crimson: As much as all of you love me, I am honored to represent the EGWA officially as the new World Heavyweight Champion!!!
Mike: WHAT?!
Crimson: That’s right! From now on, I’m sick of hearing crap about me being a stealer, me making a mockery, but to tell you the truth, I deserve this title ten times more than Mark Brian ever wishes!!! I will make him look like a joke of a champion, cause once I finish the job for good at Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, he’ll begin to realize what kind of man I really am. He’ll begin to realize that I’m not only a human, but also an animal, hungry for gold. I have the World Title right now, and next week…I will have it for good!
**Some cups are thrown into the ring, as boos continue, and evolve even louder.**
Crimson: I know all of you like it, as do I. As your champion, I would be far more skilled than anybody could ever be. Forget about Will Storm being the longest reigning champion of all time, I could beat him out for that with a blink of an eye. He isn’t a legend killer, as a matter of fact, I’ll even be proving that later on in the night! As for this World Title, it’s staying with me, and---
**”Leper Messiah” by Metallica starts, as the fans go wild, as Cam Ferguson appears on the top of the ramp way. He is dressed in street clothes, just walking around, looking angry at Crimson. As his music fades out, he begins to address.**
Cam Ferguson: Alright, Crimson, alright….I think all of us understand your point of view for God’s sake! Just please…shut the hole in your face!!
**The fans react wildly. Crimson hops onto the ropes, calling for Cam.**
Cam Ferguson: Oh, don’t worry, it’s bad enough that you have took away the intensity of the crowd, and now since I’m here, things will get much, much better! So anyway, you want to get down to the deal, Crimmy, and tell you the real reason I have barged in on your precious interview time?!
Crimson: Cam, I don’t know why you’re here, or how you even got permitted to come out here, but whichever way you put it, I want you to come down here, so I can kick your ass, boy!!!
Cam Ferguson: Oh, please, just shut up for a second while I’m trying to discuss business, alright, asshole?
Crimson: But the---
Cam Ferguson: Good that’s what I thought. Now, since the EGWA has been falling apart due to the fact of you and PMB disgracing the World Title race, I’ve decided to make a statement. You know, I was thinking, unlike you have ever done…thinking about how the EGWA would be if only I WAS THE CHAMPION!! That’s right, Crimson…me, as your World Champion!
Crimson: What?!?! Let’s go Ferguson, get your ass down here right now, and I’ll show you a fight! For the title, now!!!
Mike: WHAT?!?! Crimson and Cam Ferguson, are going to fight now, in the opening of the show, for the title? Cam has his mic again…
Cam Ferguson: No, clown boy, I think you have it all wrong there. You see, I was looking ahead to the future, and I’ve come to realize…that I happen to be free next Sunday Night for the PPV, matchless. And since the people NEED me as their champion, I decided that maybe we should make this A TRIPLE THREAT WORLD TITLE MATCH!
Crimson: What? NO! You are nowhere near my leagues Cam! I’ve beaten you before, and hell, I’ll do it again. One way or another, there is absolutely no chance of you getting a World Title opportunity!
Cam Ferguson: Oh, c’mon! What are you, scared, huh? Gonna pussy yourself out of the match, just like always, yeah Crimson?
Crimson: No, you’re wrong! You want it that bad, Ferguson, you really do?!?! THEN IT’S ON!!!
Mike: WHOA!!! A Triple Threat World Title match at Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, between Mark Brian, Crimson, and Cam Ferguson!! What a match that sets to be!!
**The scene is taken back to the newsdesk, where Mike Rether, and Clint White sit.**
Mike: Folks, what a night we have ahead of us!! In the two title defenses, John Bay will defend his Crown of Thorns Championship against Kyle Krow, while Motorhead Massacre takes on the castrated Ace Starling. Also, Extremist will battle with Vincent Vega in a table match, while Essex Goodenough risks himself in a handicapped match with Parental Guidance! Furthermore, a great match will be in store between Hardcore Jay and Trent Storm, and Matt Allen will attempt to gain revenge on Cam Ferguson as a result of NC-17 declining him!
Clint: For the second time, we will see Crimson and Will Storm wrestle in which should definitely be an intense, hard fought battle. And then, in the finale, the main event…The Hierarchy, the best damn faction we’ve seen in this business, consisting of Jade Diamond, Lance Slade, and Trey Reed, will take on the disaster of the remains of another federation, Team ICWA, who will be represented by Alex Brown, Thurston Howell, and Steven Smith!
Mike: Like, I said, it should be one, explosive night, nearing our next PPV spectacle, Sabbath Bloody Sabbath! So, without further adieu, let’s get to the first match of the evening, where we’ll see two young athletes’ battle it out, Shawn Risked and the Saint!
Mike: Folks, this will be the singles debut for the Saint, and a couple of matches in for Risked! It should be a good, fought match, so let’s see what these young studs have to offer!
Clint: Studs? Please, let’s not get to that level again…
Mike: Ah, shut up!
**”Just Like This” by Limp Bizkit starts up, as Shawn Risked makes his way from the back. He lifts his arms into the air, resulting in a medium sized reaction, as he slides into the ring, and prepares for his match.**
**”Bawitdaba” by Kid Rock hits the speakers, as Saint shows up from the entranceway. Once again, the crowd reacts with a medium sized pop, however larger than Risked’s, since Saint did team up with Matt Allen a couple of weeks ago. He paces down the ramp, slides in, and stretches his neck. The two men begin to circle, as the bell rings.**
Mike: Risked is starting things off here. Saint runs into him, but Haz delivers a hip toss. Saint gets right back up, only walking into another hip toss! Saint gets up, struggling a little bit more, as Risked lifts him up, and sends him flying face first into the top turnbuckle! Oh!
Clint: Well that Shawn Risked character is now kicking away at the chest area of Saint! He now takes his arm, and whips him into the opposite corner! He runs, and goes for a splash, but Saint moved out of the way. He takes Risked now, sets up, and drops him into the canvas with a vertical suplex! Saint is going to go for an early cover here…….1…………2..…...no! Early two count!
Mike: Saint sits back up again, and brings Risked with him onto his feet. He throws a right hand into Risked’s face, and now whips him into the ropes! Shawn rebounds, and ducks under a clothesline, now comes from the other side, but IS MET WITH A SPINNING HEEL KICK RIGHT INTO THE FACE! Now Saint falls to his knees, and takes the arm of Haz. He pulls it back, and he has an arm drag submission on!! Will Haz tap out, can he stay in it?!?
Clint: Well, I’d say so, but then considering this is a rookie’s match, I hope he can just get this over with.
Mike: These two young stars look pretty talented, with potential. Saint has the arm locked, but Risked finally finds the way to break loose!
Clint: Damn!
Mike: Oh, shut up, will you!
Clint: Make me.
Mike: Whatever. Back to the ring, Risked is on his feet, and gets a right fist to his face, but comes right back with one of his own! Saint throws one in, Haz returns with one again! Left and right, these two are duking it out! Oh, and Risked gets a knee right into the gut. He throws himself against the ropes, and now COMES BACK WITH AN AXE KICK!!!
Clint: That was pretty impressive.
Mike: Sure was! Shawn Risked is now headed up to the top rope now, and he jumps, and delivers an elbow drop right into the chest of Saint!!! He’s going for the cover…….1……….2………..no!!! Saint managed to kick out of that one!
Clint: *singing to self* This is the match that never ends, yes it goes on and on my friends! Some people, started----
Mike: Enough! Just stop!
Clint: It wasn’t directed to you.
Mike: I don’t care! You’re making us look bad!
Clint: I’d like to know the man who booked this match, and then I’ll track him down, and he’ll be the one to make us look bad.
Mike: Whatever Clint. Shawn Risked has picked up Saint now, and he whips him into the ropes!! Saint rebounds, ducks an elbow smash, comes from the other side, and now ducks a clothesline. He kicks him in the gut, and THERE IS THE GIFT FROM ABOVE!!! THE GIFT FROM ABOVE!!! COVER…….1………2……….3!!!!!! THE SAINT HAS WON HIS MATCH DEBUT IN THE EGWA!!!
Clint: THANK GOD! It’s over! Oops….I mean, what a rookie match! The Saint has won! Great!
Mike: Folks, that is just a small taste of what’s to come tonight. Up next, we will see Essex Goodenough step up to the plate against Parental Guidance, and the Crown of Thorns Championship! Stay tuned!
**The scene cuts back into the parking garage, where we see the arrival of Will Storm. He walks into the entrance, and makes his way down the hallway. Suddenly, we see Crimson sneak behind, and knock Storm to the ground. Jade Diamond, Lance Slade, and Trey Reed come into the situation, as all of them stomp away at Storm. Then comes Rian Palm, while snickering. He bends down, and looks Storm right in the eyes.**
Rian Palm: Storm…let me make this clear to you. There is NO CHANCE that you will ever succeed in becoming the President of the EGWA. Stay out of my way, stay out of my business, and most importantly, stay out of the way of the Hierarchy. I’ll see you next Sunday, Storm…and I’ll prove once and for all, that I take care of this business!
**We go back into the arena.**
Mike: Wow! The Hierarchy just assaulted Will Storm in the back! This continues to heat up the match where Storm will go for the Presidency of the EGWA!
Clint: Yeah, well, let’s think about this for a moment. Storm has absolutely no experience in presidency, booking, and everything! If he becomes the president, we’ll see a match like Shawn Risked and Saint headlining an event. I pray he doesn’t disgrace the EGWA, so that’s why I’m sure Palm has his game plan set.
Mike: I wouldn’t be surprised, either. Palm always finds ways to screw you over week after week. And for some strange reason, I know he has something up his sleeve for Will Storm at Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.
Clint: I can’t wait, Mike, I really can’t!
Mike: Hold on a minute…what is that, figure…in the crowd?
Clint: Where?
Mike: Right over there. Oh no…don’t tell me….is that Ciarin Kade?
Clint: What?!?!
Mike: It’s Ciarin Kade! Right in the crowd! What is he doing here?! His younger brother, Brendan Aryze is supposed to making his return tonight! What could he possibly have business in?
Clint: I don’t know! This is…strange. Mike: Well at any rate, up next, Essex Goodenough will be stepping up to the plate in a handicapped match of his own request, against Parental Guidance! I tell you, he’s got some guts, and now with the power of the Upper Echelon on his side, along with momentum, this guy will be awesome!
Clint: I guess the Upper Echelon is on its way, but not near the level of the Hierarchy. I’ll have to admit, Essex Goodenough is on his way to stardom, and is, if not the best newer guy we have in this place.
Mike: Definitely. Let’s see what he has in store for Parental Guidance!
Essex Goodenough vs. Parental Guidance
**”No Leaf Clover” by Metallica hits, as Ace and Johnny Sorenson, the team compromised as Parental Guidance, make their way out. They walk side by side, and slide into the ring, as Johnny lifts his arms into the air on the turnbuckle, and Ace flexes his muscles in the middle of the ring, resulting in a medium sized pop.**
Mike: Quite a young team we have here. As a matter of fact, this Sunday at Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Johnny Sorenson will be competing for the Juniorweight Title! What a high flying match that promises to be!
Clint: Where has Massacre been, anyway?
**”Never Enough” by the Cure starts, as the fans give a large pop for the Upper Echelon member, Essex Goodenough. He trots down the ring with confidence, sliding in, and ducking a clothesline attempt from Ace.**
Mike: This one is starting out right away! Goodenough ducks the clothesline, and now comes back with one of his own, knocking Ace down! Here comes Johnny, in which Essex lifts up, AND GORILLA PRESS SLAMS HIM OUT OF THE RING!!! He wants Ace Sorenson!
Clint: I’ll say! He has Ace back up, and he whips him into the ropes! Sorenson rebounds, and WALKS INTO A TILTAWHIRL SLAM!!! Essex is going for a pin…..1……..2……no!!! Ace kicked out in an early two count!
Mike: He’s regaining Ace Sorenson to his feet now, and he sets up. He lifts, and now throws Ace onto the top turnbuckle, as his groin meets hard!!! Oh man!! Goodenough is climbing, and he is setting up for some sort of move…he has Ace, he releases, AND THERE IS A BELLY TO BELLY SLIP SUPLEX FROM THE TOP TURNBUCKLE!!! GOOD GOD, THAT WAS MASSIVE!!! And now Johnny Sorenson is back on the apron. He is climbing the rope, and he’s at the top. Goodenough doesn’t realize it, but he is finally turning around…Johnny jumps, and connects with a MISSILE DROPKICK!!!
Clint: That’s a nice taste of highflying skills!
Mike: I guess you could say that. Goodenough had this match controlled, but sometimes it’s just too rough getting involved in a handicapped match.
Clint: We’ll have to see, but either way, this guy will gain respect.
Mike: Damn right about that. Johnny is stomping away at Goodenough, and now he’s trying to pick the big man up. He does so, and now he’s trying to lift him, but Essex is too heavy for Johnny! Sorenson tries again, but to no avail! Ace is here finally, and he helps Johnny out. The two double team, and lift Goodenough into a double vertical suplex!! Oh man!
Clint: Parental Guidance are starting to take this one over. Ace is slowly lifting Goodenough back up again, and now Sorenson takes him, and whips him right into the corner! Ace Sorenson drops to his knees, and now Johnny is backing up. He runs, hops onto the back of Ace and DELIVERS A SIDEWAYS KICK INTO THE CHEST AND NECK AREA OF ESSEX GOODENOUGH!! Goodenough stumbles forward, and now Ace comes from behind, and rolls him up!! 1…………2………..no!!! Goodenough somehow managed to get a shoulder up! In any case, that was close.
Mike: Sure was, they almost had him there.
Clint: Almost doesn’t count!
Mike: Uhh….okay then. The two are picking him back up, and now Johnny takes over, while Ace goes to the outside of the ring. Johnny whips Goodenough into the corner, but he reverses, and sends Sorenson going in there! Goodenough runs at him, goes for a splash, but misses!! Johnny moved out of the way! Sorenson is going onto the second step of the turnbuckle, he jumps, and TAKES GOODENOUGH DOWN WITH HIM FOR A FRANKENSTEINER!!! WAIT, NO!!! NO!!! Goodenough caught him in the middle of the move. He has him up, and now he SLAMS him into the canvas with a powerbomb! Oh my, oh my, oh my!!!
Clint: Now THAT was power. Ace Sorenson slides back into the ring again, and he’s got a steel chair! Goodenough doesn’t see it, but he turns around, AND ACE BOLTS HIM STRAIGHT IN THE FACE!!! GOOD GOD! Goodenough might be busted open after that shot!! Did you hear that noise, Mike?!
Mike: It sounds like a part of Essex’ face was cracked with that!
Clint: I wouldn’t be too surprised if that’s a true fact.
Mike: Essex is staggering up a little now, and yes, his face is busted open, right on his forehead! Johnny and Ace have him, and whip him into the ropes. Goodenough comes off the ropes, and dodges a double clothesline. Coming off the other side, he jumps, AND CLOTHESLINES BOTH OF THEM RIGHT ONTO THE GROUND!!! Ace recovers quickly, and runs at Goodenough, only to be elbow smashed right back into the mat. Here comes Johnny, but he is lifted up, and BODY SLAMMED HARD! The two of them are slowly getting up, and Essex lifts both of their heads up, and now head butts them into each other!
Clint: The Sorensons must have a headache after that.
Mike: Are you kidding me? They’ve probably had a headache this whole time!
Clint: Yeah, probably. Look at Essex, though, he is going up top, waiting for Ace and Johnny Sorenson! They’re up, and now Goodenough jumps, and CLOTHESLINES THEM RIGHT INTO THE CANVAS! THAT WAS SOME TAKEDOWN!!! And now he’s stomping away right at Ace Sorenson!
Mike: These two are facing off Sunday at Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, and they aren’t waiting, they want each other now! Goodenough has Sorenson up now, and he lifts the 400 pounder up, and scoop slams him!! That was some power! He’s going for him again, but WAIT! Johnny just dropkicked him right in the back sending him going into the ropes stomach first!! Johnny leaps up, AND NOW PULLS OFF A REVERSE HURICARANNA!!!! WHAT ABILITY!!!
Clint: Johnny rolled him up and secured a tight pin on!!! 1…………2…………NOOO!!!! GOODENOUGH SOMEHOW FOUND A WAY TO BREAK OUT OF THAT!!! And Johnny Sorenson cannot believe it!!
Mike: Ace Sorenson is back on his feet, and now he helps Johnny pick Goodenough back up. Essex gets up, and now falls backwards a little. Johnny runs at him, but Goodenough ducks, and JOHNNY FLIPS OVER THE ROPES AND LANDS FACE FIRST INTO THE GUARDRAIL!!!! OH MAN!!!! HERE COMES ACE SORENSON CHARGING, BUT GOODENOUGH DODGES A CLOTHESLINE, DUCKS, TURNS AROUND, AND THERE IS HIS FINISHER!!! EVEN BETTER!!! EVEN BETTER!!! HE GOES FOR THE COVER…….1……….2………..3!!!! ESSEX GOODENOUGH HAS WON THIS MATCH!!!!! A HANDICAPPED MATCH!!!!
Clint: Now THAT proves he has chances in this business!
Mike: Definitely! And you know what?
Clint: What?
Mike: Up next, is the Crown of Thorns Championship!
Clint: Sweet! Time to take things to the extreme!
Mike: John Bay, the champion, will defend against a Kyle Krow who has looked real good as of late. It should be a great match, so let’s get down to the action!
