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:: THURSDAY NIGHT REDEMPTION ::
[As Thursday Night Redemption opens a video montage recaps the events of Turbulence, where Andrew McMartyn challenges Phil ’The Man’ Leach to defend his newly one CWF Championship the following week. We then see Phil Leach come out and give his thanks to those who supported him in winning the title, only to be interrupted by Mr McMartyn, who offers to make The Gentleman Pimp a "corporate" champion. The video package ends with Phil ‘The Man’ Leach snapping and planting the CWF Chairman into the canvas with a career-jeopardising Pimp Drop!]
[In Llanvaches Hall the people are packed to the ceiling as Thursday Night Redemption takes the arena by storm! After the light show dissipates and the pyrotechnics come to an end, we join the Redemption announce team at ringside.] GAV: "Good evening everyone! What a fantastic show CWF Whiplash was! And boy, weren’t the effects felt on Turbulence on Tuesday … wow!" TAFF: "You bet, Gav … but this show is going to be even bigger! We’ve got both the CWF AND the Intercontinental Titles on the line tonight! I don’t know when I’m gonna get time to visit the buffet stall!" GAV: "And of course …" [Gav Jones is interrupted as "No Chance" blasts into the arena, prompting a massive boo to go up from the crowd. The CWF President swaggers down arrogantly to the ring, flanked by his faithful assistants Ingham and Quarterman. In the ring, an unusual set-up is present. The canvas has been covered with a richly blue coloured carpet, and a rectangular black table stands in the centre of the ring with two chairs either side. Around the table, several dark-suited men holding briefcases await the arrival of the Chairman.] TAFF: "These people should show more respect for a man as great as the owner of this company!" [Mr McMartyn climbs through the ring ropes as Ingham and Quarterman hold them open for their boss. As "No Chance" dies away Quarterman hurries over and fetches a microphone for the CWF President, who lifts it to his mouth and begins to speak.] MCMARTYN: "Your attention, please. As many of you may know, my son Andrew McMartyn issued a challenge last Tuesday night on Turbulence to the CWF World Champion, Phil Leach, to defend that title this coming Tuesday. And as many of you may know, Phil Leach duly excepted that challenge. Albeit in the process he chose to assault me in the middle of this ring but as I am a forgiving, merciful human being I will not let that incident in any way or form affect my impartiality here tonight during these proceedings." GAV: "Yeah, right!" MCMARTYN: "Now what are these proceedings, you may ask. Well, one of the pitfalls of staging high profile matches, such as this, on network television is the bad reflection on ratings and the company in general if one or both of the individuals pulls out at the last moment. Therefore, what I intend to do tonight is conduct a contract signing session between both participants, through which I can be assured that the scheduled match next week on Tuesday Night Turbulence will go ahead as planned. No, without further ado, let me introduce the opponents!" ["Control" bursts into life as the arena lights dip down into blue, and a sizeable hiss goes up in the building as Andrew McMartyn saunters out onto the stage, dressed immaculately as usual in a black designer suit. Walking beside Andrew to the ring is his valet Natasha, dressed in a little black dress and heels. Both step inside the ring and the CWF superstar climbs atop one of the turnbuckles and poses cockily in front of the crowd.] MCMARTYN: "Introducing first, the challenger … ANDREW MCMARTYN!" [Andrew taunts a while longer on the top rope before climbing down and standing beside his father on one side of the conference table. Natasha takes up position near the rear of the ring between Ingham and Quarterman. Once again, Mr McMartyn raises the microphone to speak. "It’s My Life" hits as the audience stands to their feet in anticipation.] MCMARTYN: "And introducing the CWF Champion . . . PHIL LEACH! [The Gentleman Pimp hip-hops down the entrance aisle to the ring, dressed in a bright white suit and purple shirt, his CWF Title belt over his shoulder. The CWF Champion climbs into the ring a little tentatively, eyeing the McMartyns with distrust as he turns his back on them to climb the turnbuckle and wiggle his hips for the fans. His music fades out as he walks over to the conference table in the centre of the ring and places his belt down on it.] MCMARTYN: "Now gentlemen, if you would please take your seats…" [Andrew McMartyn sits down in the chair on one side of the table and his father gestures to Phil Leach to do the same. The CWF Champion kicks the chair over and out of the way, and leans over the table instead. McMartyn looks a little put out, but shrugs it off as he is handed a bundle of papers out of the briefcase of one of the suited men. He places one stapled document in front of Phil ‘The Man’ Leach.] MCMARTYN: "Now, my lawyers have pre-prepared these contracts and everything is in place. Mr Leach, if you’d be the first to sign please …" [The CWF Chairman slides a pen over to the CWF Champion, who picks up the document in front of him and scans it carefully. Seemingly satisfied, Phil picks up the pen and signs his name. McMartyn nods, then pulls the contract away and spins it around to face his son.] MCMARTYN: "Andrew, if you could just put your name on the dotted line we can close this deal up." [Biting his lip, Andrew McMartyn studies the papers meticulously. His finger stops on a line and taps it. Without moving his eyes from the document, he takes the microphone from his father’s hand.] ANDREW: "Hhmm … take a look at this, Dad. There’s something not quite right …" [Mr McMartyn frowns at looks over his son’s shoulder at the contract. Across from Andrew, Phil ‘The Man’ Leach drums the table impatiently.] MCMARTYN: "Yes, yes, I think you’re right. Hold on a moment …" [Mr McMartyn turns to another of his lawyers and takes a briefcase. He turns again to the table and goes to put it down, but instead uses it to nail Phil Leach in the face!!] GAV: "Hey!!!" [Phil falls back to the mat and clutches his head as the crowd boos Mr McMartyn’s cheap shot vehemently. The CWF Champion clambers to his feet and starts towards the Chairman but Ingham and Quarterman dive towards him to cut off his path. The lawyers flee the ring as Phil Leach disposes of his assailants, flooring the duo with a pair of "Swedes".] TAFF: "This contract signing is descending into bedlam!" [Ingham and Quarterman sprawl on the floor as an enraged CWF Champion turns to face the McMartyns, but Andrew grabs his steel chair and smashes it across Phil’s back! The Gentleman Pimp goes down, and Andrew pulls him to his feet and tosses him on top of the conference table! As Mr McMartyn goads his son on, Andrew beats down Phil with vicious right hands. McMartyn Junior drags his victim up and thrusts him between his knees. Andrew McMartyn hooks Phil’s arms behind his back- what is coming next is obvious!] GAV: "NO! Don’t do it!" [SMASH! Andrew McMartyn drives Phil through the conference table with the devastating Final Solution! The heavy wooden table splinters in half under the impact as the CWF Champion is buried in the wreckage. Phil Leach lies bloody and unmoving in the carnage as the triumphant McMartyns stand over him. A composed Andrew straightens out his suit and draws a fountain pen from one of the inner pockets. He draws the nib across Phil’s bleeding forehead then picks up the contract from the ground.] TAFF: "Look Gav! Andrew McMartyn is signing that contract in Phil’s own blood!" [Andrew hands the completed contract over to his father who waves it in the air with a smirk on his face. Andrew picks up the CWF Championship belt and holds it aloft in the air as Phil Leach lies motionless on the canvas!] TAFF: "That ring looks like a bomb’s hit it!" GAV: "Andrew McMartyn has drawn first blood ... but how will be successful on Tuesday night?"
Streetboy vs Kid Punk
[Backstage in the CWF trainer’s room we find Phil ‘The Man’ Leach being examined by one of the company medics. He shines a light into the eyes of the CWF Champion, checking for responses. Phil is holding a large white cloth to his head, which appears to be preventing further blood loss from his forehead.] PHIL: "So Doc, what’s the prognosis? Am I good to go in the ring tonight?" [The medic shakes his head thoughtfully.] MEDIC: "It’s strange, I mean you were driven face first through a wooden table just minutes earlier, but you’re not displaying any signs of head trauma, concussion, nothing. It’s quite remarkable, and therefore I have no medical reason to suspend you from competition tonight. However … my professional opinion is that you should refrain from any in-ring activity for at least forty-eight hours as a precaution." PHIL: "Doc, I respect your opinion, but I got myself a CWF Championship to defend later on. Final Solution through a table or not, jobs a good ‘un. I WILL wrestle tonight, and kick the ass of that America’s Dumbest Criminals regular twenty feet up in the air. And as for Daddy and Baby McMartyn, they’ll get theirs on Tuesday Night Turbulence. Just wrap me up, buddy, ‘cos this "Swede" is going out there to wreak some havoc!" [With a sigh the medical officer prepares to bandage the CWF Champion up.]
Blue Flash vs. Tyrant TUCK: The following match is scheduled for one fall. Introduction, from locations unknown - but residing in Atlanta, Georgia, and weighing in at two hundred and ten pounds… THE BLUUUE FLAAASH! “Flash” by, indomitable rockers, Queen hits the speakers. The Flash appears proud and fully caped beneath the McMartynTron. His cape flutters slightly in a fake wind supplied by the CWF special effects team. TAFF: I think more men should wear lycra… The resident superhero proceeds to ‘fly’ down to the ring. TUCK: And hailing from Death Valley and weighing in at two hundred and fifty six pound, introducing TYYYRAAANT! “Pardon” by Incubus blasts into the arena. The crowd openly boo the figure, on the simple principle that he’s against the Flash, and he’s literally a hero. The Bell rings. The Flash stands back and observes Tyrant for a moment. Tyrant proceeds to charge at The Flash. The Flash tries to counter with a clothesline, but is promptly demolished. Tyrant goes in for an early pin. 1… But the Flash wriggles out.JONES: The quick victory was not to be for Tyrant there…Tyrant tries not to let The Flash get up as he kicks him violently in the side. The Blue Flash bounces off the ropes and drop kicks Tyrant back down to the floor. The Blue Flash hits a quick leg drop, gets back up, hits a fast elbow drop and then runs against the ropes and hits a senton splash on Tyrant. He goes for the cover. 1… 2… Tyrant throws The Blue Flash off with ease and gets to his feet. The Blue Flash runs against the ropes and then dives at Tyrant. Tyrant catches him and then lifts him high above his head before hitting a huge gorilla press slam. Tyrant picks The Blue Flash up and gets him onto his shoulders. He then runs and throws The Blue Flash to the floor with a hard running powerslam. Tyrant lays some rights into The Flash before picking him up once more. Tyrant delivers a back-breaker, then lifts him up again and hits a sidewalk slam. JONES: Smashing fight! In both sense of the word… Tyrant throws Tyrant to the corner and splashes him. The Blue Flash then goes for another splash but The Blue Flash slides under The Blue Flashs legs. The Blue Flash then rolls out of the ring to catch his breathe. The Blue Flash just takes his time and paces the ring. The Blue Flash looks angry with himself and then slides back into the ring and aggressively charges at Tyrant, Tyrant then side-steps and tosses The Blue Flash back out of the ring on the opposite side. The Blue Flash hits the floor with a nasty bump. The Blue Flash looks hurt. Tyrant capitalises on this and goes to the outside. He picks The Blue Flash up, but The Flash hits a low blow then follows it up with a DDT on the hard concrete floor. The Blue Flash then rolls into the ring. Tyrant slowly gets up and looks towards the ring, he sees The Blue Flash diving at him from over the ropes. The Blue Flash hits a suicide dive on the big man. Both men fall to the floor. The Blue Flash picks Tyrant up and tries rolling him into the ring, however the size difference prevents this from happening and Tyrant knees The Blue Flash in the gut. Tyrant then throws The Blue Flash into the ring and rolls in himself. The Blue Flash slowly gets to his feet. Tyrant promptly locks the Kiss of Death onto the Flash. Pain flits’ across the face of the Flash, but the Flash does his best to claw at Tyrant. The larger man loses his grip of the wriggling Superhero. The Blue Flash0 takes the brief opportunity to wind Tyrant by hitting him violently in the stomach. As Tyrant is winded, The Flash signals to the crowd and proceeds to climb one of the turnbuckles. JONES: It’s a SUDDEN FLASH! After his leap, The Blue Flash goes straight in for the pin. 1… 2… 3… JONES: And the Flash has done it! Referee Morgan raises the hero’s hand. TAFF: I love him.
[In the lavish office of Mr McMartyn we find the CWF Chairman discussing something with his son. Suddenly, there is a knock at the door.] MCMARTYN: "COME IN!! … Ah, Damian, how good to see you!" [Damian Ali strides into the office and stands before the large desk at which McMartyn is sitting.] DAMIAN: "Hey, Mr McMartyn … hey to you too Master McMartyn." [Andrew McMartyn leans towards Ali questionably, a sceptical tone in his voice.] ANDREW: "So tell me, Ali, you all ready for your big match tonight? It’s a hell of an opportunity, you know." DAMIAN: "Of course I’m ready … I’m always ready! And Mr McMartyn Sir, I thank you for giving me this opportunity tonight, it’ll be a honour wrestling for the CWF Championship." MCMARTYN: "My pleasure, Damian – both my son and I have great faith in your abilities. Just remember, you go out there tonight and give it all you got, really take it to Phil Leach and make SURE you make him suffer…" [A sick smile breaks out on Damian Ali’s face.] DAMIAN: "Suffering? Why of course, boss … that’s my speciality!" [The grappler nods to the owners and exits the room, shutting the door behind him. Still somewhat sceptical, Andrew McMartyn turns to his father.] ANDREW: "You think he can get the job done, Dad?" MCMARTYN: "Don’t worry about a thing … I have high expectations for Damian Ali. Tonight, he’s going to put Phil through nothing short of physical hell. And that means on Turbulence, that "Gentleman Pimp" is going to be easy pickings for you, son…" [Father and son share an evil laugh as the camera slowly fades out…]
FELICIA vs SPARK GIRL GAV: "All set to see a battle between good and evil, CWF style, Taff?" TAFF: "Of course! Spark Girl taking on Felicia- what a booking!" [The arena goes pitch black. Music, or more like the sound of a man being gutted to harsh guitar riffs, plays over the sound system as some captions flash onto the big screen- "Worthlessness is only the beginning... Life does not begin until... you comprehend... that one day... you too will die..." There's a flash of white light as the opening riffs to 'Left Behind' scream out over the arena. The arena lightens up slightly as from the curtain emerges Acid, followed closely by Julia. Acid strides confidently down the ramp. The crowd murmur in confusion.] TAFF: "What the hell is she doing out here?! I wanna see Spark Girl and Felicia get it on!" GAV: "Well, she's got a mic in her hand. Perhaps she's got something to get off her chest?" [Acid and Julia climb into the ring and the music fade. The crowd make a lot of noise- some cheering, some booing. Acid ignores the crowd and begins to speak...] ACID: "Before I let the show move along, I just want to say a few things to a few people that I know are backstage right now..." GAV: "See? I told you she had something to say!" TAFF: "Ah, bite me!" ACID: "It seems that we've had quite a radical couple of days here in the CWF. We've crowned a new Heavyweight Champion...] [Acid is interrupted by the crowd chanting 'PHIL LEACH'. Acid smiles and continues...] ACID: "Although the new champion is not the person that I wanted it to be, it's still nice to see the McMartyns getting their jockstraps in a tangle over it! I am, however, a little disappointed in Jud McMartyn. I mean, was there any need to get involved in the match and bringing in the heavy artillery? I didn't get directly involved with the fighters- but I certainly gave Clive McMartyn a taste of the Legacy of Get Bent! [the crowd cheers] ACID: "But seriously, Jud. I am pissed off at the fact that you hit MY fighter, Dan Jones over the head with a chair, therefore costing him the championship that was practically in his hands. I don't want to start a major arguement between us- hell, I've got enough problems as it is- as we seem to be the only two people on the CWF board who have common sense. Phil Leach's championship reign may not last long if Clive and the Brat Wonder have anything to do with it. I myself cannot get involved with this as it is now longer my business, but I implore you to watch Phil's back. I'd rather have him as champion other than your brat of a son. GAV: "Acid is actually defending Phil Leach? I thought she was totally against him?" TAFF: "Dan Jones certainly is." ACID: "Onto my next victim... Stephanie, the so-called 'Million Dollar Princess.' I hope you have some money left over Stephanie coz you're going to need it dear. I'm going to be honest- I'm sick of your behaviour. Ever since you set foot into this federation, you have been a thorn in my side. Now, I know you're listening backstage so I'm gonna make this brief- Stephanie- YOU'RE FIRED!!!" [The crowd start shuting and yelling.] GAV: "Oh my God! Acid just fired Stephanie!" ACID: "GET YOUR THINGS AND GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!!!" [Suddenly the McMartyntro flickers on and we see Stephanie crying her eyes out being escorted out of the arena by security. Acid and Julia are laughing their heads off in the middle of the ring. The crowd are cheering along with them. Eventually, the noise subsides and Acid recovers from her giggle fit.] ACID: "Now onto Dan Jones... Dan, I saw your interview with Gav the other night. Is that what you call an apology?! [The crowd start shouting.] GAV: "Acid, of course, referring to the incident on Turbulence when Dan Jones inadvertently knocked her out." ACID: "If that was an apology, and I'm assuming it was, then it's a lame one at best! Dan, you and I have a deal- you watch my back and I supply you with title opportunities. I've kept my part of the deal- I've arranged for you to have a title bout with Hans Grip tonight- but it seems that you haven't been keeping your part. I mean, where were you when Damain Ali attacked me with a baseball bat during my match with Faith? According to what Julia told me, Kyle Reece was the first out here, and as he was carrying me out of the ring, you then showed up. Is that watching my back? I don't think so. Now I know that you go your own way and do things in your own style, but Dan I'm very disappointed in you nonetheless. I'm going to let this incident slide, but only because I believe that you have potential to be the next CWF Champion, AND I also need your help. If I've got an enemy in Felicia and Damian Ali- and I believe that I have- I need all the backup I can get. That's all I ask for from you. Nothing more. [Acid pauses, regarding the crowd and then Julia, who is standing patiently in the corner of the ring.] ACID: "Now speaking of Felicia... hun, you and your boyfriend made a big mistake when you attacked me on Turbulence. I'm going to be watching you closely, and if you so much as sneeze in my general direction, your boyfriends testicles will become my personal property!" [The crowd goes loopy, shouting 'ACID, ACID ACID!'] ACID: "You see, dear, you make the threats, but I make the promises! And if you don't like that, then..." [Acid holds the mic up to the crowd and they all shout 'GET BENT!'] ACID: Now without further ado, on with the show, and I believe she is about to enter the arena to face Spark Girl in a contest, so I will take my leave. Later folks!!!" ['Left Behind' hits the PA system as Acid and Julia exits the arena.] GAV: "Strong words by the vice president there, Taff." TAFF: "Indeed!" TUCK: "The following the contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first... SPARK GIRL!!!" [As 'Flash' hits a large firework makes its way down to the stage and explodes in pink and yellow pyro. Spark Girl emerges to the sheer of the fans. She makes a taunt similar to The Blue Flash and then makes her way to the ring and rolls in.] TUCK: "And her opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Damian Ali... FELICIA!!! [The house lights go red and a scream is heard over the PA. "Bodies" by Drowning Pool begins to play and when the chant ends and the real music hits out comes Felicia to a mixed reaction, they don't know wheter to hate her or drool over her. She blows a mock kiss at the crowd before she gives them a huge "up yours" motion. Out comes Damian ALi and the two go down to the ring tauting the fans as they pass.] GAV: "This should be a good match, huh Taff?" TAFF: "Well, if Felicia's involved it guaranteed to be down right dirty!" [DING! DING! DING!] [Spark Girl and Felicia emerge from their respective corners and immediately enter the tie up. Spark Girl gains the momentum and DDT's Felicia head first into the mat. She then picks her up by the hair and whips her into the corner. Spark Girl then goes for the splash, but Felicia moves out of the way just in time. Felicia grabs Spark Girl around the waist and performs a belly-to-back suplex. While Spark Girl is on the canvas, Felicia bounces off the ropes and performs a elbow drop.] GAV: "Great start in this match for Felicia." [Felicia drags Spark Girl up by the hair, punching her a couple of times in the mid section, before bulldogging her in the middle of the ring. The crowd boo and hiss, but Felicia ignores them and climbs the turnbuckle as Spark Girl lies recovering on the mat.] TAFF: "Looks like it's all over for Spark Girl. She hardly had a chance!" [Felicia is at the top of the turnbuvkle. The crowd are still booing and hissing at her. Felicia sticks her middle finger up at the crowd and goes for the 'Philly Hit.' Felicia flies, but Spark Girl rolls out of the way just as Felicia comes into land. The canvas rumbles with the impact, and Felicia is stunned. Spark Girl takes this to her advantage, pulling Felicia up and kicking her in the gut before performing a sunset flip pin...] GAV: "Spark Girl with her patented 'Sparkster'... [..1..] [..2..] [.. Felicia gets her shoulder up!] [Spark Girl can't believe it as Felicia begins fighting out of her clutches. Felicia pummels Spark Girl with various kicks and punches as the two women get to their feet. The two women enter the tie up once more. They struggle for a few seconds until Spark Girl forces Felicia into an arm bar hold. Felicia cries out in pain, but somehow finds a way to get out of the hold. She steps behind Spark Girl and gets her in a sleeper! The two women descend to their knees, as Spark Girl fades with the force of the hold.] GAV: "What a reversal of roles!" TAFF: "Seems to me that Spark Girl is about to fade away into blackness!" [Referee Phil James is on his knees in front of Spark Girl, asking her is she wants to quit. Spark Girl doesn't respond. Phil James lifts her arm... it drops. He lifts it again... it drops. He lifts it a third time... Spark Girl holds on much to the approval of the crowd! Spark Girl delivers some elbows to Felicia, forcing her to let go. Felicia stumbles back on the canvas as Spark Girl raggedly gets to her feet. Felicia follows suit, but it knocked on her back as Spark Girl spears her. Spark Girl goes for the pin...] [..1..] [..2..] [..wait a minute! Damian Ali is in the ring and he's just pulled Spark Girl off of Felicia!] [Spark Girl is furious as Damian Ali is told to leave the ring by Phil James. Felicia gets to her feet and attacks Spark Girl from behind as Spark Girl is shouting at Damian. Felicia rolls her up into the pin..] [..1..] [..2..] [...Spark Girl kicks out!] GAV: "That was close!" [Felicia is about to launch another attack on Spark Girl when suddenly the arena goes black!] GAV: "Oh God! Not again!" TAFF: "Is it just me or do we always seem to have a power failure during these shows these days? Those guys backstage aren't doing their jobs properly!" [A mild scuffle is heard coming from the ring. Suddenly the lights come back on and the crowd go wild as they see Damian Ali unconscious on the outside of the ring, Felicia being pinned by Spark Girl in the centre of the ring and Kyle Reece standing at the top of the ramp with a baseball bat in his hands!] GAV: "It's Kyle Reece! He's just nailed Damian Ali, and by the looks of things, Felicia too!" TAFF: "Looks like he's just performed his first mission objective!" [Phil James sees the pin and begins the count...] [..1..] [..2..] [..3!!] TUCK: "Here is your winner... SPARK GIRL!!!" [Sark Girl celebrates in the ring as Kyle Reece disappears into the back. Damian Ali and Felicia are still laid out.] GAV: "Looks like Reece means business!" TAFF: "Dan Jones had better look out! If I'm not mistaken, he's Reece's next target!"
[After a short commercial, the crowd rise to their feet as Breaking Point hits the PA system with ‘One Of A Kind’. From behind the curtain steps Hardcore Hammond to a huge ovation. He stands at the top of the ramp for a moment before slowly walking towards the ring. As he reaches the ring, he steps up onto the ring apron and over the top rope. He raises both arms in the air as pyros flair off behind him as the crowd cheer loudly. He then goes over to the side of the ring and calls for a microphone, which he promptly gets. He then waits until the noise has gone down and begins to speak] Hardcore Hammond: Well as all of you should know, I’m scheduled for a match here tonight, but that doesn’t mean to say that I didn’t need to make an appearance. Now I’m sure that most of you saw what happened at Whiplash, and this past Tuesday on Turbulence. Some guy with a mask thinks he’s funny by attacking me in two of my matches one of which cost me a title. Now as many people have found out in the past you don’t mess with Hardcore Hammond and not receive anything back. Hell No! Now I’m sure that you people are getting really pissed off with seeing this guy ruining all my matches and I can promise you that he has run in his last match! [A huge cheer erupts from the crowd] Hardcore Hammond: So that is why, as of right now, I am hijacking Thursday Night Redemption and this show goes no further until our little masked man makes an appearance. So, we are all waiting for you my friend don’t waste these people’s money, they came here to see a show and you are stopping them! [All of a sudden, a huge echo booing is heard around the arena as the masked man runs through the crowd and gets into the ring behind Hammond. He has a chair in his hand and delivers a huge chair-shot to Hammond’s back, which makes Hammond fall to the ground in the corner. The masked man begins to stomp Hammond before moving away and signalling for a knee to the face. Hammond pulls himself up and as the man runs towards him, Hammond catches him with a boot to the face. The masked man goes down as Hammond begins to pummel the masked man with his own steel chair! After Hammond has finished, Hammond signals to take off his mask to a huge pop from the crowd. As he goes to take off the mask, he gets half way there before the masked man grabs the steel chair and low blows him which in turn takes Hammond to the mat. The masked man then runs off down the ramp and stops at the top. Hammond slowly getting to his feet gives him an ice cold stare as the man exits to the back, CWF cuts to another commercial]
CWF INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP TUCK: "The following contest is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first, the challenger, from Bristol, England, he weighs in at 231lbs- DAN JONES!!! [The arena becomes dark. As the music begins, and the volume rises, the ramp and entrance are shrouded in smoke and lit by a blue glow. As the actual song starts, several pyros burn at the sides of the entryway, and Dan appears. There is a mixed fan response as he strolls to the ring at a leisurely pace. He takes his time mounting the ring steps, and paces about the ring for a few moments, before his music dies and the lights return.] GAV: "Dan Jones looks set to challenge Hans Grip for the IC Championship. This should be a good bout." TAFF: "Definitely, Gav. Plus, I've just got word from backstage that Kyle Reece has been ordered to leave the building by Acid in order to prevent him from interferring." GAV: "Really? I guess Reece won't get to accomplish his second mission objective tonight then." TUCK: "And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by Sven Oger-Svensson, he is the CWF Intercontinental Champion... HANS GRIP!!! [Hans walks on to the strains of the Swedish melody. As he postulates to the crowd in the ring "Super Trooper" comes to an end and he gets ready for the match. Hans gives his title belt to referee Gary Willis, who holds it up to the crowd and then passes it to Ralph Tuck on the outside of the ring, as Dan and Hans get ready to rumble.] [DING! DING! DING!] [Dan and Hans enter a tie-up. Dan gets the advantage and whips Han onto the ropes. As he comes back, Dan goes for the clothesline, but Hans ducks, springs off the ropes on the other side and dropkicks Dan Jones.] GAV: "Nice move by Hans Grip!" [Hans goes for the cover.] [..1..] [..2..] [...Dan Jones kicks out!] [Hans can't believe it! He gets to his feet, and pulls Dan up by the head. He goes for the DDT, but Dan counters this time, pushing Hans down onto the canvas and mounting punches. Dan stands up, and then elbow drops onto Hans, knocking the wind out of him. Dan then goes for the pin.] [..1..] [..2..] [.. Hans kicks out] GAV: "Dan can't believe it!" TAFF: "Both of them seem to be looking for an early victory tonight!" [Dan pulls Hans up and whips him into the corner. Hans hits the turnbuckle headfirst and spins lazily around and slumps against the corner in a daze. Sven shouts at Hans to get up and get back in the fight, but Hans stares at him dumbly. Eventually, Hans stumbles out of the corner, only to be knocked back into it by a spear by Dan Jones! Sven is thumping hsi fists on the ring upron as Dan laughs at how pathetic Hans Grip looks at that moment. As Hans staggers out of the corner, Dan sets him up for a Big Boot, but as he goes for it, hans ducks, giving Dan Jones a low blow!] GAV: "That's gotta hurt!" TAFF: "Looks like Dan Jones is in trouble here!" [Dan drops to his knees in agony. The crowd boo and hiss, as Hans takes this opportunity to capitalise. He bounces off the ropes behind Dan delivers a bulldog, driving Dan's face hard into the canvas. The crowd roar their disapproval, but Hans doesn't care as he dives over to Dan and goes for an ankle lock. Referee Gary Willis dives to the canvas in front of Dan, who is screaming in pain and futilely reaching for the ropes.] GAV: "Looks like this is it! Id Dan going to tap out?" TAFF: "Say goodnight Dan!" [Suddenly, Dan seems to gather strength from nowhere as he released himself from Hans's ankle lock and kicks the IC Champ in the face. Hans stumbles back and Dan gets up, bouncing off the rope and clotheslining him! Hans stumbles, as Dan bounces off the other ropes and delivers the Big Boot! Hans eats canvas as the crowd cheer.] GAV: "More like, say goodnight Hans! We could have a new Intercontinental Champion here tonight!" [Hans Grip is flat out on the canvas, not moving. Dan approaches Hans with the intention of pinning him. Sven, however, leaps onto the apron and distracts the referee with his protests as Dan Jones hooks the leg of Hans Grip and waits for the three count. Dan suddenly notices what's happening lets go of Hans and walks over to Gary Willis and begins arguing with him and Sven. While he does this, Hans takes the momentum to get up. He atatcks Dan from the behind and rolls him up into the pin...] [..1..] [..2..] [..3..] [DING! DING! DING!] TUCK: Here is your winner... HANS GRIP!!! [Dan Jones is beside himself! He is furious!] GAV: "What a steal! Sven cost Dan the title!" TAFF: "Look at Jones! He's lost it!" [Taff is correct as Dan rolls out the ring, grabs the IC belt from Ralph Tuck, re-enters the ring and nails Hans Grip in the face with the Intercontinental Belt! The crowd go wild!] GAV: "DID YOU SEE THAT?! DID YOU SEE THAT?! DAN JONES JUST NAILED HANS GRIP WITH THE IC BELT!!!" TAFF: "OH MY GOD!" [Sven Oger-Svensson retreats up the ramp before Dan can get to him. He stops at the top of the ramp and stres at the ring. Dan Jones stands over Hans Grip for a few seconds before dropping the IC belt on the fallen superstar. 'Pushing My Away' hits the PA system as Dan exits the ring and begins walking up the ramp. Sven exits before Dan can reach him.] [Commercial Break]
CWF CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH TUCK: "This match is set for one fall, and is for the CWF World Title belt. Introducing first, accompanied by Felicia..." [There is a loud scream, followed by "Seek and Destroy". Damian Ali and Felicia make their entrance, showing their usual disrespect for the fans.] TUCK: "from Philadelphia, PA, .weighing in at 256 lbs... the CWF Hardcore Champion, DAMIAN ALI!" [Damian climbs into the ring, Felicia remaining outside, then hands the Hardcore belt to the referee.] TUCK: "And his opponent…" [This really sets the fans off. When "It's My Life" starts up, the arena jumps to its feet. Phil Leach starts grooving his way to the ring. His belt is about his ample waist, however his head appears to be loosely bandaged.] TUCK: "from Llanbadoc Docks Usk, weighing in at 237 lbs, the CWF World Champion ...PHIL "THE MAN" LEACH!" [Phil clambers into the ring and removes his excess clothing. His head is indeed bandaged. He removes his belt and hands it over. Adrian Davies takes the belts to the side and places them down safe. He signals for the bell.] TAFF: "Here we are, Phil's very first CWF title defence! What a match this should be!" GAV: "Ah, super! But I have a feeling this won't be so good for Phil Leach! He doesn't look so good! That bandage isn't just for show!" [The two men eagerly move in for a lockup. Damian Ali feints, then boots Phil in the gut. Now doubled, Phil is a prime target. Ali elbows him in the head, sending Phil to the floor. Phil falls quickly and lies for a while, clutching his head.] TAFF: "His head is badly injured! He's in no state to win this! His only weapon is out of action! Haha! Phil Leach will have the shortest title reign ever!" GAV: "Well, I don't think you should count out Phil so quickly! He's come back from worse!" [Ali waits for a while, but when it seems Phil isn't getting up, the Hardcore champ makes his move. He pulls Phil to his feet, then nails a Piledriver. Phil crumples to the mat once again, yelling out in pain. Ali smiles, seeing how easy a time he's having.] GAV: "Goodness! That's the first move of the match! Phil's head is really causing him a lot of trouble!" TAFF: "Sure is! I'll say it now, Phil's living on borrowed time!" [Ali stomps Phil a couple of times, then pulls him up. Ali whips Phil, but "The Gentleman Pimp" counters, ducking Ali's Clothesline, then hitting the Hardcore champion with a Full Nelson Slam. Phil takes a moment to swing his hips before he sits on Ali's chest and starts pounding him in the head. Felicia objects loudly, but can do nothing to assist. Eventually, Phil climbs off and lets Ali get up.] GAV: "Fantastic! Phil is showing us there's still fight left in him yet!" [Ali is looking a bit flushed from Phil's beating, but he is still strong. Phil himself is rather red faced, probably due to his bad head, or perhaps an excess of "training". When Ali finds his feet, Phil attacks with a hard Chop. Ali staggers back, then responds with a right punch, knocking Phil back. Phil responds to this with another Chop. Ali responds as before. Ali tries to fire off another punch, but Phil blocks him. Phil attacks instinctively, launching himself at Ali with a Headbutt. Their heads collide loudly, however, both men flop to the canvas from the impact.] GAV: "Ooh! That was a bad idea! Phil hurt himself just as much as he hurt Ali!" TAFF: "See! Phil can't survive without his cursed 'swede'!" [With Felicia shouting from the edge of the ring, Ali is first to find his feet. Phil is still lying down, clinging to his head. Ali drags Phil up again, then drops him with a quick DDT. Phil is really suffering. Ali pins: One. Two. Th- Kickout! Close call!] GAV: "That was far too close for comfort! Phil barely kicked out!" TAFF: "He can't keep this up! Ali will win this for sure!" [Ali pulls Phil to his feet and nails a slow Neckbreaker. Phil falls to, and stays on, the canvas. Ali smiles to Felicia, before he heads over to Phil and drops an elbow on the fallen Pimp's head. Ali attempts to pull Phil back up, but the CWF champ battles back, Chopping Ali in the ribs, then dropping him with a Jaw Breaker.] TAFF: "Phil is struggling to keep control of this match! Things are really going in Ali's favour!" [Phil Scoop Slams Ali, then nails a Pimp Legdrop. Phil tries a cover: One. Two. Kickout!] GAV: "I think it'll take more than that to keep down Damian Ali!" [Phil drags the Hardcore champ to his feet, then aims for a Belly-to-Belly Suplex. Ali counters! He sticks his knee in Phil's midriff, breaking the move, then hits Phil with a Hip Throw. Ali pulls the stunned Pimp to his feet and drops him once more with a Powerslam. Ali backs away, letting Phil stagger to his feet.] GAV: "Incredible! Ali is stalking the CWF Champion like a poacher!" TAFF: "He's going for the 'Contract Hit', Gav! It's all over for Phil!" [Phil sways a lot, but manages to stay upright. As he reaches a fully standing position, Damian Ali strikes! He locks in the 'Contract Hit'! Phil squirms in pain, struggling to get away.] TAFF: "He got it! Phil won't escape!" GAV: "Phil only has a few seconds to break out!" [Adrian Davies checks on Phil, looking for any sign of giving up. Somehow, Phil manages to summon the strength to fight back. He charges forward, into the ropes. Phil and Ali go toppling out of the ring together, both crashing to the concrete outside.] GAV: "Smashing! Phil broke free from the 'Contract Hit'!" [Felicia is immediately beside Ali, helping him to his feet. Phil is taking longer getting up. Ali stagger over to him and kicks him in the ribs. The Hardcore champ pulls "The Gentleman Pimp" to his feet and tries to whip him. Phil, amazingly, reverses it, sending Ali crashing into a set of ringsteps. Phil uses this break to lean on the apron and catch his breath.] GAV: "This is superb! Phil is battling back from the very brink of defeat!" [Phil grabs Ali and rolls him into the ring. "The Man" follows and attacks Ali with a whip to the corner. Ali stumbles forward right into Phil's Oklahoma Slam. Phil bounces back against the ropes, pulling off a blistering Pimp Legdrop. He looks down at the dazed Ali, then glances at the turnbuckles. For one moment, a smile as sick as Ali's crosses Phil's face. He struts to the ringpost and climbs to the top. He takes a second to gyrate, before leaping forward and nailing a massive "Flying Swede"!] TAFF: "He's insane! Doesn't Phil realise he'll knock himself out!" GAV: "I don't think he cares! He's just doing this to appease the fans!" [Both men seem to be paralysed by Phil's unusually daring manoeuvre. Referee Davies has no choice but to start a count: One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Damian Ali starts to stir. Adrian Davies stops counting. Ali crawls across the ring and drops his arm on Phil's chest: One. Two. Kickout!] TAFF: "IMPOSSIBLE! HOW DID HE DO IT?!" [Amazingly, Phil is not only conscious, but starting to stand up on his own power. Damian Ali finds his feet first, however, and attacks Phil. Ali hits a right. Another. A third. One more- No! Phil blocks him! Phil hoists Ali onto his shoulders! "Pimp Drop"! Ali's head smashes the mat like a rock. The Hardcore champion drops into a heap. Phil lies nearby, most of his energy sapped by his own finisher. Phil has just enough strength left to hook Ali's leg: One. Two. Three! Adrian Davies calls for the bell!] GAV: "FANTASTIC! PHIL LEACH RETAINS, AGAINST THE ODDS!" TUCK: "THE WINNER, AND STILL CWF WORLD CHAMPION, PHIL LEACH!" ["It's My Life" blast triumphantly into the arena as Adrian Davies hands Phil his title, while Damian Ali has been already pulled out of the ring by Felicia. Suddenly, the noise of the crowd turns to heat. Up at the top of the ramp, everyone can clearly see two familiar figures; Andrew and Clive McMartyn have just appeared! They stare coldly across the arena at Phil, who just lifts the belt above his head, daring the McMartyns to try and take it from him. Thursday Night Redemption fades with a shot of Phil staring across at Andrew and Clive as "It's My Life" plays in the background...]
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