Post by INFINITE PRO. on Nov 22, 2022 2:51:29 GMT
INFINITE PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS:
ADRENALINE XII.
LIVE! from the International Convention Centre in Newport, Wales.
Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
7:00 P.M. (GMT) – On BT Sport 1.
The sounds of “Fire” by PVRIS begin to play as the feed comes to life and pyro erupts along the stage, all of the LCD boards light up with the brand new Adrenaline graphics and as the pyro ends? We’re given a panoramic shot of the entirety of the International Convention Centre in Newport, Wales. The arena is SOLD OUT at a maximum capacity of over ten thousand fans packed inside, on their feet, and chanting.
As the music continues to play along, the camera feed pans down towards where the commentary table resides at the ringside area, where we’re met with the ever present team of Chloe Hartwell and Luis De Leon. However, before they could even speak, “The Time is Now” by John Blade hit's and the Surgeon of Thuganomics John Blade makes his way down to the ring and grabs a mic and begins to speak to the Newport, Wales. Crowd cheers Blade on in the arena.
JOHN BLADE
“Yo, yo, yo, Yo, Yo, Yo, YO! what up Newport, Wales I can't hear you , I said What up Newport, Wales?! Yo, chill, chill. Now a lot of people talking Smack about The surgeon of Thuganomics I'll cut each and everyone of them out of The IPW on Adrenaline”
The crowd starts going wild at the statement.
JOHN BLADE
“Now what is this situation I keep hearing about making myself entering this IPW at Gods of Among Men which I doubt that i might end up winning the match but I guess we just gonna have to wait in see what happens next after all I might become the next IPW Openweight Champion at Adrenaline and I declare to be the winner on Gods of Among Men at IPW. Now that's banging! Whether me or someone else that's in the back who remains standing and will fight me in a Last man standing on Gods of Among men at IPW.”
John Blade takes the mic to his face looking very pissed off at IPW for asking that.
JOHN BLADE
“Wait, what? You wanna know if I know what I'm getting into? You know someone , if one of us is the last man standing at Gods of Among Men on December eleventh on IPW. whoever they choose for my opponent at Gods of Among Men then I will be ready for him when we have ourselves a Last man standing match at Gods of Among Men on IPW. Whether they like it or not I will be at Gods of Among Men and whoever they pick as my opponent on December eleventh then he better be prepared to be the last man standing because whoever is the last man standing will earn a future title shot for the IPW open weight Championship on Adrenaline at IPW. he has a better chance than anyone that's in the back I will be at the Gods of Among Men but that still doesn't mean he has a good chance of winning this Last man standing because The Surgeon of Thuganomics is going to win this Last man standing and earn myself an IPW open weight Championship on Adrenaline whenever I get to win at Gods of Among Men and be your Last man standing as I win The Last man standing and our Gods of Among Men for a future title shot of the IPW Open weight Championship on IPW Adrenaline.
Yo, somebody, better be great cause I just saw your future dawg! And You think that you can win the Last man standing match and bring me down! Hell Nah! I'm gonna give you an F-U , and after that you're gonna be laying down like you got the flu! Now here I stand above you when me and somebody. comes to shove one of us will be standing out as the winner on Gods of Among Men in our Last man standing and sooner or later I will become The last man standing and earn myself an future title shot for the IPW Open weight Championship as the Adrenaline and go for The Open weight Champion on Adrenaline of IPW after December eleventh Gods of Among Men I will win the Last man standing on Gods of Among Men.
Was it because you fight like a bitch ? Or was it because you were just a Gods of Among Men Hitch! Now there's something special about John Blade, and you know what that is? You Can't See ME!”
The Time is now hit's again when John stays put of the IPW ring he waits for someone to accept his Last man standing offer of a future title shot on the line at Adrenaline. However, there’s an ominous tune that plays through the arena that gets the people in the arena on their feet. ‘The Birth of Merged Zamasu’ begins to play and that signals the arrival of the owner, Jason Long. After the removal of one man just two weeks ago, fans worried for what came for the debuting legend.
JASON LONG
“Ah, there you are, John.”
There’s a large smirk along the lips of Long.
JASON LONG
“I had wondered when you’d show up around here and politely asked security to make sure that you’d never touch that ring with a microphone ever in your life—however, I’ve been rudely mistaken for a fool because there you are, blabbering away about god knows what and speaking illiterate english that makes zero sense whatsoever. Now, I’ve heard you, John. You want a shot at the Infinite Pro National Openweight Championship. I understand that completely because that’s a very valuable championship that’s in the hands of Alastor Touchdown, but I’m not going to just hand you the chance. The thing is, John, you have to earn that shot and I’ve got a way to get around that. Now, I can’t give you a Last Man Standing Match because there’s too many opponents you’ll have when the match happens.
However, what I can give you is something more… special. See, there’s been one match in my whole career where I’ve gone undefeated in and even in just one match? I stood tall in that match against some of the best of that time. Since I cannot get the National Openweight Champion in an insane multi-person stipulation this time around? His challengers can take his place for him. JOHN BLADE, you’re the first entrant into this match. That’s official. As for your opponents? We’ll run down the list, eh? The second name entering this match is REY JAGUAR, a new kid around the block, someone I’ve seen some good things from. The third name entering this match is PANDORA RIVERS, another new kid around the block and someone I seem to be much afraid of with her aura. The fourth name in that list of participants is FLUX, someone that I think deserves a second chance and I think she’ll do well in this match. The fifth name in the match is ROXIE GEARHEART, someone I promised will get her time to shine and I feel that this is that moment. And as for the sixth name?”
He paused for a moment, looking out to the crowd who waited in anticipation.
JASON LONG
“You’ll find out about them later on tonight, I believe. But, let’s just say they were born for an environment like this. And that environment is key, crucial to be prepared for, you have to find yourself fighting against some of the biggest and freshest names around here for the shot at the National Openweight Champion — and you’ll all fight inside of a new concept… THE LIMITLESS CHAMBER.”
The crowd begin to do their usual oohs and aahs at the sound of this new match concept.
JASON LONG
“This match is unique in a way—matches mixed in with one another to see who’ll come out on top. The ring will be covered with a structure like an Elimination Chamber, however, once inside? There’s no escaping. Not even being pinned will see you coming out of that chamber. Inside of the chamber, you’ll fight through Iron Man Rules—gaining as many pinfalls and submission points as possible and if you are pinned or submitted at any time throughout the match? You will have to re-enter your pod for two whole minutes. Just like I said, there’ll be no escaping the chamber at all. Inside of the chamber are all unsanctioned rules, so anything can happen and anything will be allowed because nobody is going to stop anyone. But how does the match end? When the thirty-minute timer ends. So, I suggest getting prepared as soon as you possibly can, because it will kick off God Amongst Men in three weeks.”
Once again, the crowd began to cheer loudly at the announcement of the match being made.
JASON LONG
“I’d wish all of you the best of luck but this is… different. The only advice that I could give you is simple: survive.”
Once again, ‘The Birth of Merged Zamasu’ plays out for the second time tonight and Long gives a smile towards John Blade inside of the ring—now turning back around and walking through the curtain to head backstage. That’s when we cut back to Luis De Leon and Chloe Hartwell, shocked looks along their faces all around at what announcement has been made.
LUIS DE LEON
“I… I cannot… what have we just heard being made?!”
CHLOE HARTWELL
“A brand new concept out of the mind of the owner: The Limitless Chamber. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to that match, I’ll say that about it. Rules implemented and combined together to create a structure of hell. Pinhead has got nothing on what goes on inside of the head of The Last Breathing Mercenary. Five names announced, one more on the way by the sounds of it, so who could it be?”
LUIS DE LEON
“I really have no clue as to who that sixth person could be, I’m just in awe at the match we’re going to have to call down the middle here—and hopefully not worry about the bloodshed we’re about to witness inside of that chamber.”
CHLOE HARTWELL
“You are right but right now, we’ve got to head to our very first match of the night so let’s begin the show!”
MATCH ONE
JUDITH vs TJ ALEXANDER
The bell rings, and right at the jump, JUDITH charges straight at TJ ALEXANDER! She goes to take his head clean off with a lariat, but TJ rolls forward. The Boogeyman turns and presses forward once again like a monster possessed, but the Aerial Assassin narrowly avoids her with another roll! He pops up, and goes to town on her legs! LEFT AND RIGHT, KICK AFTER KICK, TJ works to chop her down. A final kick to the knee drops JUDITH down, and TJ strikes her across the head with a ROUNDHOUSE! However, JUDITH doesn't fall back! She's still on her knee, looking right up at TJ and LAUGHS RIGHT AT HIM! TJ's eyes widen, but he realizes that he can't be taken aback! While he has the advantage, Alexander races for the ropes and comes back --
CRAAAAACK!
Only to get met by JUDITH who stands up and CLOCKS HIM WITH A HELLACIOUS HEADBUTT! TJ's momentum halts as he crumples backwards onto the canvas, and the collective cringing of the crowd can be seen as they all react to a sickening shot! JUDITH stands, looking down at TJ. She shakes her head and grins as she mounts him and batters him with a series of HAMMERFISTS! The Butcher doesn't relent, and when she decides that she's bored, she hoists him up onto her shoulders before getting a running start and crushing TJ with a CORNER DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! TJ goes down, but JUDITH scoops him right back up. With TJ in her grasp, she stomps out onto the center of the ring and uses her freakish strength to send TJ down with a FALLAWAY SLAM! She bridges, turning it into a pin!
ONE!
TW-
KICKOUT!
JUDITH doesn't waste her time disputing the count. She yanks Alexander by the head and forces him into a seated position. Trapping one of his arm behind her leg and the other with her left arm, she ELBOWS him in the chest! Then again! And again! She lights TJ up, causing his chest to go red! TJ is in a world of hurt, but he isn't able to escape from the clutches of the Boogeyman as she brings her hands underneath his chin for a SUBMISSION! The UNORTHODOX STRETCH makes TJ yell out in pain! Still, when the referee asks if he wants to quit, he vehemently shakes his head! He isn't giving up! He doesn't want to! He grits his teeth, using one of his long legs to try and get to the bottom rope! He's inches away! The tip of his boot brushes against it -- but JUDITH RELEASES THE HOLD AND STRIKES HIM DOWN WITH A BRUTAL FOREARM SMASH! With TJ down, JUDITH yanks him back towards the center of the ring and circles around him!
SMASHING PUMPKINS!
(Multiple stomps while circling a fallen opponent.)
JUDITH grabs TJ and forces him back to his feet! She brings him close to her and continues to punish him! She KNEES HIM in the gut and takes him down with the SNAPMARE! She hits the ropes, and comes back for the BASEMENT DROPKICK!
FAREWELL II FLESH!
(Knee Lifts + Snapmare followed by a Basement Dropkick.)
BUT NO! TJ ROLLS AWAY!
JUDITH meets nothing but air, and as she tries to get back up, TJ rolls her forward for a desperate pin attempt!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
KICKOUT!
SO CLOSE! TJ fights through the pain he's feeling to catch up with a rising JUDITH and takes her down with a DROPKICK! JUDITH gets up, but another DROPKICK takes her down! She rises, and TJ is right there to strike her down with a SPINNING 540 CRESCENT KICK! JUDITH finally drops down, holding onto her head. TJ clutches at his chest, trying to recover! TJ sees JUDITH beginning to stir though, and he takes hold of her! With his back towards her, TJ hops up into the air and flips back!
CRASH LANDING!
(Standing Shiranui.)
BUT NO! JUDITH BLOCKS IT AND HAS TJ ON HER SHOULDER!
JUDITH gets ready to hit a move, but TJ nails her in the head! Desperate elbows strike her on the temple, and with the brief stun, TJ slips from behind! He goes to the ropes and runs back on the rebound, going to hit JUDITH! JUDITH turns around! TJ leaps into the air -- AND JUDITH CATCHES HIM BEFORE SENDING HIM DOWN INTO THE CANVAS!
MURDER AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR!
(Pop-up Powerbomb.)
BUT JUDITH DOESN'T LET GO! She raises TJ Alexander up and sends him down with another POWERBOMB! She lifts him up, and drills him again with ANOTHER! TJ is out! But the Butcher isn't in the camp of mercy! Once again, she raises him up high, TJ almost slumping! She turns her attention over to the corner and LAUNCHES HIM INTO IT! TJ's back crashes against it hard, and he stumbles forward into the clutches of the Boogeyman who catches him!
EVIL WITHIN!
(Pumphandle Lift dropped into a Reverse STO.)
TJ gets absolutely planted onto the mat, and JUDITH pins him!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!
WINNER VIA PINFALL
JUDITH (07:31)
With the match coming to an end, the Boogeyman is back on the board - and to her dominating ways. Getting to her knees, JUDITH grins. TJ Alexander, despite such a valiant effort, ultimately fell victim to her wrath. JUDITH rises to her feet and uses her boot to roll him out of the ring. She raises her arms into the air, and the crowd boos. JUDITH lets out a wicked cackle and leaves. As she walks up to the ramp, she gives a look over right into one of the cameras. There's a slight tremble, likely due to the fear that struck the person operating it. She grins, and sends out a clear, direct message.
JUDITH
"Alastor? You're next. It's over for you."
Ill intent dripping from those harrowing words, the Boogeyman grins. She walks out, leaving that proclamation to hang in the air.
VICTORY XVIII
CALL YOUR SHOT: RELOADED
29 NOVEMBER 2022
LIVE FROM THE HOUSE OF BLUES: ORLANDO @ DISNEY SPRINGS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA | 10:00 MDT
The scene cuts to backstage where Hanzo Aguilar is sitting atop one of the many large storage cases in the backstage corridors, elbows resting atop his knees with a towel draped atop his head. His gaze is steeled, hands clenched into loose fists.
HANZO AGUILAR
“This will be a new start. A second hike up the mountain never hurt anyone.”
He draws in a deep breath, slowly letting it out as he pulls the towel down to rest around his neck. A faint chuckle comes from outside the frame, though it fails to capture The Eagle’s attention.
VOICE
“Old friend, are you really harboring doubts like you always have?”
The voice causes the luchador’s eyes to widen for a fraction of a second, gaze whipping up to look at who had just called out to him. Panning to the left, the camera now captures the sight of a man roughly the same height as Hanzo, if perhaps an inch shorter, hair transitioning from black to red as it reaches the ends of his long hair. A brief, soft chuckle escapes him as he approaches the luchador, elbow resting atop the case.
HANZO AGUILAR
“Kaz- Daigo…what are you doing across the pond?”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Paying an old friend a visit from years’ past. We didn’t exactly get to talk much when you were part of the Network, though I know Uncle has been keeping in close contact with you.”
Hanzo’s face scrunches up a bit, pushing off the case.
HANZO AGUILAR
“Your presence is still a bit unsettling…”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Relax. I didn’t sign anything with the company nor do I have any intentions anytime soon considering my commitments to SCCW back across the Atlantic. I simply decided to take a bit of a leisure trip before I’m scheduled to compete later in the week. Besides, figured I could also show my support.”
Daigo stifles a small laugh at the thought though Hanzo shakes his head.
HANZO AGUILAR
“While the sentiment is appreciated…I can’t fully trust that. Knowing who you’re associated with…trouble seems to follow, and I’ve an inkling you might prove to be more of a bad luck charm rather than a lucky rabbit’s foot.”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Oh Hanzo, you wound me! You think so ill of me just because of my affiliations. Tsk tsk!”
HANZO AGUILAR
“Spit it out, Kaz.”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Fine, fine. I’m simply wishing you luck with your endeavor tonight in the hopes that it will push you to reach the heights that you’re looking to achieve. Perhaps one day you’ll be able to achieve the success that I have back in America, but…that future remains to be seen.”
He lets out another chuckle, turning on his heel.
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Do not disappoint, old friend. I’d hate to see everything you’ve trained to be simply come crashing back down in the end…and you wouldn’t want to disappoint my Uncle either now would you?”
Daigo takes his leave from the shot, camera panning back over to Hanzo, who just mumbles something as he begins leaving in the opposite direction.
HANZO AGUILAR
“I’ll show that I’m above your expectations, cabron.”
MATCH TWO — TAG TEAM MATCH
SPIKE KANE and NATE PIERCE vs AUBREY MACK and XOLTOL HUN
DING! DING!
The bell rings and Aubrey Mack begins with Nate Pierce. The two start off with a test of strength, but Nate immediately gets the benefit of that and begins to apply pressure, but Mack bends backwards, arching himself all the way down into a headstand, and rolls through, sending Pierce across the ring! Nate rolls right through and comes back with a wild lariat, but Aubrey ducks underneath, front flipping into the ropes and springboarding back with a cross body -BUT Pierce catches him! In one fluid motion he lifts Mack up into a military press position.
WEIGH ANCHOR!!!
Pierce goes for the cover right away, trying to put this away quickly, but Mack kicks out before the referee even gets to a one count. Aubrey begins to reach for his corner and his partner in Xoltol Hun who isn’t looking too happy about entering the ring. Aubrey begins to crawl, but Nate pulls him back by his ankle and wags a finger. Pierce drags Aubrey to the corner and tags in Spike Kane to a pop from the crowd. Spike points to his head and the corner, before he drags Aubrey to his feet and whips him off the ropes, Pierce waits in the corner, ready to pounce, as on the return Spike pops Aubrey Mack into the air as if he was going to hit the Blood God’s Wrath, but he steps aside, and as Mack comes back down, Nate absolutely explodes from the corner!
SPEAR!!!!
The crowd goes insane after Nate catches Mack with an absolutely brutal spear mid-air. Aubrey had no idea Pierce was coming and now is lying in a crumpled heap. Pierce rolls to the outside and pulls himself back up into his corner as Spike leans on the ropes not too far from Xoltol Hun and looks down at Mack, as if he was analysing him. Slowly, and methodically Spike drags Mack to his feet and lifts him up for a vertical suplex, as he does so Hun reaches over and slaps the back of Spike, which causes enough of a distraction for Spike to lose his balance, and Aubrey Mack is able to slide down the back of Spike, and he pushes him off the ropes, Hun catapults herself over the ropes towards her partner Mack, who lets her jump onto his shoulders before launching at Spike.
WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!
Xoltol Hun with the assist from Aubrey Mack managed to get the height to rotate enough and collide right with Spike as he bounced back off the ropes! Hun and Spike are both down as they try to recover from the collision. Aubrey Mack makes his way back to the corner, but Hun is on the opposite side, which means Spike is also on the opposite side from his partner. Hun realises she won’t get past Spike, and instead stands up and turns around to hit Nate Pierce with a diving forearm, causing Pierce to fall off the apron. Seeing this, Spike turns and immediately superkicks Aubrey Mack off the apron! Whilst Spike is distracted, Xoltol leaps right to the top rope. She then runs along the top rope. She leaps at Spike, going for another shooting star press, but this time the “God of Xtreme” is wise to it, and he shifts positions.
BLOODY SUNDAY!!!!
The crowd can’t believe what they are seeing. Mid rotation Spike Kane connects with his foot to the face of Xoltol Hun, and she lands in a heap on the floor. Aubrey Mack is back on his feet, and slides into the ring, angry with Spike. As Spike is distracted he charges at him and absolutely NAILS HIM WITH THE MASS APPEAL!!!
The referee is trying to regain order, as Spike drops to the floor near his corner, but Nate isn’t there. Instead we see Nate enter the ring behind Aubrey Mack who is busy shouting trash and obscenities at Spike Kane, but Aubrey slowly begins to realise something, he slowly turns around and Pierce grins before grabbing him by the throat with both hands.
DEEP! SEA! PLUNGE!
Nate rises back to his feet to an absolute roar from the crowd, and he’s incredibly fired up. He turns to check on Spike who gives him the nod, as he tries to use the ropes to pull himself out of the ring and onto the apron. Pierce then turns to check on Mack, but he’s rolled to the outside himself, giving Xoltol Hun just enough time to get her bearings and get back to her feet. She sprints across the ring and begins a handspring looking to hit a back elbow, but Nate just catches her in a full nelson, before delivering a huge full nelson suplex, sending Xoltol across the ring.
In his corner, Spike has now pulled himself up to a standing position, and gives Nate the thumbs up, as if to say “end it” but Aubrey Mack is still recovering on the outside. Pierce walks over to Hun, who is trying to use the ropes to pull herself to her feet, but Nate assists by lifting her up with ease. She tries to fight him off with an elbow that staggers him for a moment, but her follow up shots barely register as he sends a stiff european uppercut to Hun that absolutely rocks her.
Nate now seizes the moment, as he senses the time is right to put an end to this, with Xoltol Hun staggered, and Mack nowhere to be seen, Nate lifts Xoltol up into the air preparing for the Anchors Away! Aubrey Mack comes sprinting in to try and save their partner, but Spike cuts him off with a clothesline over the ropes, the momentum causing Spike to bounce off the ropes and back towards his partner, Pierce reacts and readjusts as Spike spins on his heel.
BLOODY SUNDAY!!!
INTO THE ANCHORS AWAY!!!
Nate Pierce rolls over to cover the out cold Xoltol Hun, as Spike backs to the corner sitting and watching Aubrey. The referee slides in for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER VIA PINFALL
SPIKE KANE and NATE PIERCE (09:21)
The referee calls for the bell and “Drown with Me” by Throw the Fight immediately begins to play out of the PA system. Spike pulls himself to his feet using the ropes, looking at Nate Pierce with a “not bad” face, as the referee holds their hands up to declare the team of Nate Pierce and Spike Kane victorious.
LUIS DE LEON
Well you can’t argue with results can you? Two matches as a tag team, and two victories.
CHLOE HARTWELL
Not to mention, they work quite fluidly together, the way they coordinated the decimation of Xoltol Hun was impressive!
LUIS DE LEON
You know what? I think Nate Pierce might agree with you, it looks like he’s trying to convince Spike of that right now!
Inside the ring we can see Nate talking to Spike and from the gestures he’s making he looks very much like he’s trying to convince Spike that they make a good team, and they should team up for real. Spike, stands and stares, rubbing a hand over his chin, he’s sizing Nate up, when almost out of nowhere PRICE appears walking towards the ring and up the steps, the crowd are going nuts as the “Messiah of Hardcore” makes his first appearance after officially signing for IPW. The cameras show Nate looking a little hesitant, and Spike looking like he’s the popular date for prom, in an awkward position.
PRICE
‘Sup my brother.
Spike and PRICE share a hug as he gets in the ring, as Spike goes to pull away PRICE keeps his arm around Spike and pulls him back, Spike grins awkwardly.
PRICE
Who’s this fool?
Spike tries to gesture and explain that they were just booked to work as a tag team.
PRICE
You know him?
SPIKE KANE
I mean, dude’s solid. Trustworthy.
PRICE
‘aight, for now at least.
PRICE gestures for Nate to come over and the three of them hug in the ring to an absolute roar from the crowd. The three of them begin to leave, as PRICE hands Nate a pre roll and we cut back to our announcers.
Backstage, the man simply known as C can be seen seated with a young woman behind him, working on his shoulder. A grimace can be seen on his face. The woman pauses, concern riddling her face.
YOUNG WOMAN
"Does it hurt?"
C, hearing the worry in her voice, quickly switches expressions as he turns his head towards her and smiles.
C
"Not at all, dear. I'm fine."
The woman, however, frowns.
YOUNG WOMAN
"You're a horrid liar, you know."
C
"Well, that's something I can't deny."
C chuckles, though the woman's face remains unchanging. A brief silence follows before a sigh escapes C's lips. He stands and goes to her. His hand gently rests along her cheek.
C
"Ella, you needn't fret so much over me. I will be fine. After all, if I wasn't, then I wouldn't be cleared to compete tonight."
Ella lets out a sigh of her own, gaze falling to the ground.
ELLA COX
"Still, you're hurting. I just can't help but wonder what could happen to you. I'm scared."
C
"I'll be alright. Trust me. Please, don't be scared."
ELLA COX
"And you'll promise me that?"
C
"I give you my word, Ella. Honestly."
Ella purses her lips.
ELLA COX
"Your body isn't worth breaking down to uphold this cause, you know."
Another spell of silence fell upon the two. C pulls away and holds onto Ella's hands. Many thoughts race through his head, trying to come up with the right words to say. Eventually, he takes a deep breath and speaks.
C
"I suppose no amount of words could ever convince you, but... Ella, for your sake, I'll ensure that I don't get myself hurt. Be it tonight against Hanzo, or when I face MYOJIN. All that I can give you is my undying promise and ensure that I uphold it."
Ella returns her gaze back up to him. She gives a slow nod, speaking softly.
ELLA COX
"Alright. I'll hold you to it."
C
"Oh, I know you will."
C smiles and gives Ella a kiss on the forehead. Ella can't help but have a smile of her own, even if it was faint.
C
"Now, cheer up a bit, will you? Your smile will give me the strength that I need."
Ella shakes her head and chuckles.
ELLA COX
"Gosh, you are so ridiculously cheesy."
C
"That is another thing that I won't bother to deny, but hey - so many people seem to like it. You included."
C offers one last kiss and feels out his shoulder. He departs, and Ella watches on as he leaves. Her smile fades, along with the scene.
LIVE on Showtime from the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas!
NOVEMBER 24TH, 2022
The feed returns from a commercial break, finding us inside of the office of one Jason Long, and that’s where we find the man himself seated at his desk—seemingly expecting us to be there, as if he was waiting for us.
JASON LONG
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—and to anyone who is watching right now. As you might have seen at the previous TAPOUT Wrestling event, Jack Diamond has been released from his position as commissioner of the promotion. As much fun as it was to take his opinions whenever I can, there comes a time where these things happen—and I couldn’t bear to wait and hurt the image of this company more. However, what that does mean is something fresh coming into the company. As of immediate effect, there’ll be a brand new General Manager of the promotion and the brand of Adrenaline. This person will be revealed at a later date but you can be assured that they’ll be there for each and every show from now onward.”
There’s a loud cheer from the crowd as the announcement of Tarah’s return sends shockwaves throughout the International Convention Centre, but Long's hand is raised and silence comes from everyone inside of the arena.
JASON LONG
“As much as I’d have liked to be around for each and every single show, I can’t be there for them all and I need someone to come in and help people out as much as they possibly can. However, before I can just become more relaxed and step away from trying to boss around the roster like I have done for the past six months? I have a few massive announcements to make concerning our return in January of next year. Now, the rumours have been all over the place when it comes to this promotion and I think it’s about time that we squish those rumours, speak the truth, and let everyone know what’s happening. I made the question a while ago about a Tag Team Tournament and I feel the time is now to execute that idea — The Infinite Power Tag Tournament will begin in January 2023 and is open to everyone and anyone who’s willing to come in and fight. These will begin on our mid-season return and will run for the next couple of shows, depending on how many names we’ll get in.”
Another massive cheer from the crowd as Long began to nod his head.
JASON LONG
“And then, there’s the biggest rumour of them all — we’ll be creating a new secondary brand to Infinite Pro Wrestling. This will be a more relaxed brand rather than what you’d see for Adrenaline. The show name will be Aftershock, airing every Wednesday Night on BT Sport here in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The brand will debut a brand new championship as well for it’s launch in January, named the Infinite Pro Grand Championship, and will be it’s equivalent to the Infinite Pro World Championship. Aftershock will be touring around small venues throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland for it’s tenure, and maybe, it’ll find a home throughout it’s touring schedule. But for now? It’s just beginning.”
The crowd were ecstatic as the brand logo finally appeared on the screen right behind Long.
JASON LONG
“Now, for God Amongst Men. Five matches are going to be taking place upon that show and these are very special matches. As you’ve heard earlier in the night, we’re beginning the show with The Limitless Chamber. Five names announced and the sixth name is the returning Messiah of Hardcore, PRICE. So there’s your six participants. Also, I’ve had words with Aren Mstislav recently and he’s asking for a match—angered by the fact that he didn’t get put into this main event coming up, he’s wanting whoever wins. So, I’ll grant them that match. And, if Aren does win that match? Then, that shot will become a Three Way at a future date. Onto the Tag Team Championships, I had a few names in mind heading out of House of Horror—but some have impressed, and some have disappointed me, which worries me the most because I want a team who can do something right. That’s where Nate Pierce and Spike Kane come in. Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. The Dead End Express takes on Kane and Pierce for the Tag Team Championships.”
Once again, the crowd became electric with the match announcements being made for this end of year pay per view, but the announcements did not end there.
JASON LONG
“As you’ve known for weeks now, even a whole month at this rate, the challengers to the Infinite Pro National Openweight and World Championships. Alastor Touchdown takes on JUDITH, MYOJIN takes on C. These are two monumental matches that I have planned to close the show in three weeks, and I cannot wait to see you all there. So please, join us, and let’s close out the mid season, and end of year, with a bang unlike any other. Thank you for your time.”
Fade to another commercial break.
MATCH THREE
C vs HANZO AGUILAR
DING! DING!
There was the bell to begin this contest and these two were looking to come out of the gate to avenge their losses in the recent weeks, both at the hands of the Infinite Pro World Champion, as C took on HANZO AGUILAR in singles competition. There seemed to be a more calmed, relaxed, but very focused C inside of the ring here tonight which throws off Hanzo completely. Unsure as to how he could begin an attack. Reluctantly, Hanzo found the moves with an attempt at a COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE UP thrown away and throwing C to the mat, hitting face first with some force behind it. The Pegasus Child holds onto his jaw as he kneels before Hanzo Aguilar, though begins to smile as he looks up to The Eagle, and brings himself back to his feet—whilst still holding onto his jaw. C grabs onto Hanzo by the back of the head and throws him towards the ropes, making him rebound and come running in to be caught with a DROPKICK right to the head of Hanzo Aguilar! The man known as C looks down at the shaken Hanzo, almost surprised by this spring to the step of The Purifier.
With C taking a step back and allowing Hanzo to bring himself right back up onto his feet, the two men nod to one another as a mutual sign of respect for one another, before they once again lock up for the COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE UP before C could gain the advantage and push Hanzo into the ropes, now throwing him into the opposite ropes and making him rebound—but Hanzo hangs onto the ropes as C attempts another DROPKICK, which this time allows Hanzo to go for the PENALTY KICK and it connects right onto the jaw of C! Hanzo drops down for a quick cover!
ONE!
TW—
KICKOUT!
And C found a way to bring the shoulder off of the mat, Hanzo shakes his head and can be clearly seen smiling, but he’s grabbed onto C’s head and brings him right back up onto his feet—potentially looking for the early finish with the OPEN EYES but C ducked the foot and turned things around into a GERMAN SUPLEX but Hanzo landed right onto his feet! C was oblivious to this and he popped right back up to his feet as Hanzo stepped in!
HOOK KICK!
OPEN EYES!
The kick rocked C enough to make him stumble back and into the clutches of Hanzo Aguilar—seeking to pick up C for the GOD DRIVE, his new Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam, but C fights out of it – sliding down the back of The Eagle – and counters with a BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! The shoulders of Hanzo were down and the referee began the count!
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
This time, it was Hanzo kicking out of the pin attempt, and both men kipped right back up onto their feet—they stared at one another before hitting one another with FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE but it’s Hanzo that makes the change with a ROLLING ELBOW—however it’s countered by C ducking the arm and grabbing the wrist from behind!
RIPCORD LARIAT!
A BEAUTIFUL DECONSTRUCTION!
However, Hanzo ducked the arm and tried for a second OPEN EYES but C fell back out of the way of the kick! The Pegasus Child stumbled far enough to fall back into the ropes and come rebounding off of them, charging in with the RUNNING KNEE STRIKE but Hanzo saw it coming and made the snap counter into a DRAGON SUPLEX! C is completely shaken up by it and Hanzo notices that he’s close to putting the contender to the World Championship away. He begins to climb to the second rope and spots C trying to get right back up onto their feet, The Eagle looks hungry and desperate to hit something to keep C down, leaping off the ropes as C stands up onto his feet!
DIVING METEORA!
BLACK SKY!
C caught Hanzo in the air– he’s keeping him up on the shoulders and now dropping Hanzo down into position for NEWFOUND PEACE, the Air Raid Bomb finisher, but Hanzo is fighting out of it and slips free, able to turn things around into another signature move set up for the kill!
SPINNING INVERTED FACELOCK ELBOW DROP!
HOSHIKIRI!
And again, C counters as he gets right behind Hanzo and backs him away from the corner and into the middle of the ring, but Hanzo’s fighting! He’s landing some BACK ELBOWS right to the head of C and they’re rocking him—but The Sovereign is eating them up for breakfast, now grabbing the wrist and spinning Hanzo around!
A BEAUTIFUL DECONSTRUCTION!
He got all of the Ripcord Lariat this time around! C drops down for the cover, the count being made!
ONE!
TWO!
THR—
KICKOUT!
Hanzo got the shoulder up in time but the end seems to be in wait for The Eagle, C is running his hands through his hair and there’s a look in his eyes that’s been seen before—a look that could signal the end of the match completely for Hanzo. C brings Hanzo up to his feet and then up onto the shoulders in a Fireman’s Carry lift– but Hanzo fights, he fights for all of his life, trying to break free from the clutches of C and he manages to get free by sliding down the back of C!
OPEN EYES!
There’s the Hook Kick just knocking C down to his knees! Hanzo is quick to head to the top rope right behind The Purifier and look down at the still kneeling C, with fire burning bright in his eyes and leaping off the top rope, going all in for the win with the BLACK SKY but C moved right out of the way, he ducked the knees and Hanzo went knees first into the mat! Hanzo is left on all fours but C comes running in with a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO THE ARM and it almost snaps the arm of Hanzo clean! The Eagle’s wing has been clipped and C sees an opening unlike any other before, the arm is hurt and he’s got to capitalise, grabbing onto the arm and wrestling around with Hanzo to lock in the submission!
BRIDGING FUJIWARA ARMBAR!
LOTUS FLOWER!
C is bending the arm upward as if he’s trying to really get that clean snap of the arm, trying to break Hanzo’s right arm in the Fujiwara Armbar—and Hanzo is screaming in agony, he’s in dire pain here but he’s fighting, he’s fighting with everything he’s got just to try and make it to the ropes, but he’s fingertips away and can’t reach! C bridges himself further back and bends the arm, the elbow hyperextending backward and on the verge of snapping clean off of his limb—and Hanzo has no choice but to tap out! The Pegasus Child secures the win for himself ahead of God Amongst Men.
WINNER VIA SUBMISSION
C (14:23)
The camera view fades in, showing the Infinite Pro World Champion- MYŌJIN, sitting with a leg crossword over the other on a leather couch. The golden title belt rests in their lap, its reflective surface sparkling. Evident by the sound of the crowd being so near, it becomes clear that the Shining Star is seated in a luxury box in the International Convention Centre as Adrenaline XI begins for the night.
The World Champion, dressed to impress and stunning as ever, tilts their head with the slightest smug grin appearing on their gloss-covered lips once the roaring of the audience grows louder as an arena spotlight focuses on the luxury box, making the champion's presence known.
MYŌJIN
It seems like I'm having challengers crawl out of the woodwork everywhereI look, doesn't it? C saying he wants a shot, though I'm not sure if he deserves one after losing to me at the last show. There is Leon Chant possibly waiting for his moment to strike. And now? Now there has been a contenders match made between Cross Recoba and Gunner. Some say I should be worried, paranoid even.
MYŌJIN simply rolls their eyes, leaning further back onto the couch nonchalantly.
MYŌJIN
But I'm not.
MYŌJIN
This World Championship is the top prize, the one thing that everyone wants, and for one-hundred and thirteen days no one has been able to take. Do you all know why? It's because no one is as versatile as I am, no one has worked harder than I have, and there is DEFINITELY no one that has the star power that I do.
The champion then gives a seductive, playful wink while clicking their tongue.
MYŌJIN
The moment I had my first match in Infinite Pro, I happily carried it on my back as this company's icon- and I'll continue to do so. The many that have these delusions of grandeur will continue to have their wings clipped and fall. It doesn't matter who is next, it doesn't matter who comes after, the result will be the same.
The Shining Star's face grows serious as they then raise the Infinite Pro World Championship.
MYŌJIN
I want you, Recoba and Gunner- whichever of you will win tonight, to take a long look at this title- because it'll be as close as you get to it. Am I being too arrogant? Possibly. Am I underestimating my competition? Maybe.
MYŌJIN
Come try to prove me wrong.
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Then static...and then…
MATCH FOUR — MAIN EVENT
INFINITE PRO WORLD CHAMPION CONTENDERSHIP
CROSS RECOBA vs GUNNER
DING! DING!
Cross and Gunner run up on each other and start trading punches with each other, starting this match off hot with a lit crowd. Gunner blocks a punch and nails Cross with a spinning gut kick before kicking the shoulder of Recoba before spinning and hitting a forearm shot to the jaw. As Gunner went for another spinning forearm, Cross pushes his forearm down before hitting a Step Up Enziguri that spins Gunner around and allows Recoba to hit a German Suplex with a bridging pin combo.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Gunner with a slow kickout, surprising to many of the fans. Cross kicks away at the back of Gunner, who's trying to pull himself back up. Cross lifts Gunner up to his feet and Whips him to the corner of the ring, then runs at Gunner, going for a running knee lift, but Gunner kicks his knee down and then clocks him with a knee to the face of Recoba. Gunner climbs to the middle rope and jumps off, hitting a sunset flip into a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross Recoba rolls out before punting Gunner in the chest then runs off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop to the face of Gunner. Cross jumps over the top rope to the edge of the ring before doing a slingshot over the top rope and drops an elbow onto Gunner's chest. He then covers Gunner.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross pulls Gunner away from the ropes and towards the middle of the ring. Cross steps between the ropes and climbs up to the top rope. He jumps off, going for an elbow drop, but Gunner moves! Cross gets up and holds his arm. Gunner gets up and goes for a kick, but Recoba catches his foot. After a moment of nothing, Gunner hits an Enziguri to the side of Cross's head that sends him back out of the ring. Gunner runs off the ropes and hits an Tope Suicida, colliding with Cross, sending him into the barricade. Gunner immediately grabs Cross and tosses him back into the ring. Gunner runs up the steps and up to the top rope and then jumps off nearly half way across the ring, hitting a frog splash to Recoba's mid section. Gunner then covers him.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Gunner pulls Cross up and punches him in the jaw. Cross brings his head back in a snap and elbows Gunner in the jaw, sending him back on his behind. He holds his jaw as Cross cracks his neck and approaches the fallen star but Gunner kips up and nails a hurriancana to Cross, rolling him out of the ring and onto the mat. Gunner kips up again. He walks over the ropes and slides under them as Cross makes it back to his feet. He grabs Cross by his head and slams it on the top of the announce table as the ref starts counting. Gunner then tosses Cross into the barricade, who retaliates with a clothesline that floors Gunner. Cross leans against the stairs, almost shocked at seeing what Gunner will go through the put away Cross. The ref come out to aid Gunner, until Cross brushes past him, and picks Gunner up and tosses him in the ring. Cross slides in and so does the ref and Cross covers Gunner.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross sighs and he turns around and he Recoba does his End The Match taunt, but doesn't see Gunner slowly pulling himself up behind him. Cross turns and sees Gunner get to his feet, so he runs at Gunner. The crafty Gunner uses Cross momentum to lift him up and send Recoba stomach first into the top rope, knocking the wind out of him. Gunner rolls Cross up, but releases mid roll up to get Churchill on his knees before Gunner runs and nails TARGET PRACTICE to the back of Cross's head. Gunner spins Cross onto his back and looks at the crowd, showboating before climbing to the top rope- LEAP OF FAITH....B..... NO! Cross got his knees up! Recoba gets up and grabs Gunner- Garibaldi's Guillotine! He got him locked into the submission part of the hold…….
GUNNER TAPS OUT!
CROSS RECOBA IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE INFINITE PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
WINNER VIA SUBMISSION
CROSS RECOBA (15:37)
As the show seemed to be ready to close on Gunner inside of the ring, we’re given a moment where he comes to the realisation of everything that’s happened—three failed attempts to grab his footing here in Infinite Pro Wrestling. Defeated by Roxie Gearheart twice and now to Cross Recoba. Though, there’s just something wrong with the lights as it begins to dim, almost bringing the whole arena into darkness—but through the darkness, we see a figure enter the ring right behind Gunner and attack with a RUNNING KNEE STRIKE right to the back of the head! This figure lifts their head up and it’s the same mask from last week, it’s X and they’re now attacking Gunner! This has become a complete mauling from X as they just kick and stomp down onto Gunner’s lifeless body.
The masked figure begins to bring Gunner right back up onto his feet and lean him up against the ropes, now landing LIVER PUNCHES right into the stomach of The Aviator—and he crumbles to the mat from the pain. Security begins to circle the ring but X pulls out a knife from out of his pocket and he’s swinging for anyone that’s daring to make a move into the ring. X turns back around and he’s pushing the edge of the blade along the neck of Gunner, screaming right into his face the same three words.
X
“YOU’RE NOT HIM. YOU’RE NOT HIM. YOU’RE NOT HIM—”
The point of the blade goes right into the skin, almost carving initials into Gunner’s chest. The blood begins to pour down the body and all over. X then brings the blade back into his pocket before bringing Gunner right back up onto his feet, dragging him into the middle of the ring and making him face the camera. The etched initials on the chest of Gunner reads “TH”, and as fans begin to come to the realisation of who it could be, the mask is removed and the face underneath?
It belonged to TOMMY HATE.
The Blackguard was the man behind the attacks all of these weeks, and now the identity is revealed, he turned Gunner back around to face him and hooked the arms of The Aviator—giving a moment to look out to the crowd before smiling, sinisterly.
DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER!
DEATH’S HEAD!
The head of Gunner bounces right off of the mat and Tommy hovers over Gunner, looking down onto them, and the lights become blood red—that sinister smile resting along his face as he continues to look down at Gunner before picking him right back up, not feeling as if the punishment was enough. Tommy brings Gunner into the Tombstone Piledriver position and now brings the arms through the legs of Gunner!
GOTCH-STYLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!
Gunner crumbles to the mat and Tommy just kneels inside of the ring, security trying to figure out a safe way into the ring to save Gunner but it was too late, the damage has been done and now, the message has been sent across the entirety of Infinite Pro Wrestling. Hate by design, everyone falls. The final shot we see is of Tommy Hate kneeling by the head of Gunner before the lights cut out in the arena, and within seconds, they come back on but Tommy Hate is gone. Security and medical staff enter the ring to help Gunner’s condition, but the worst has yet to be feared—and from there, the show slowly fades to black.
ADRENALINE XII.
LIVE! from the International Convention Centre in Newport, Wales.
Sunday, November 20th, 2022.
7:00 P.M. (GMT) – On BT Sport 1.
The sounds of “Fire” by PVRIS begin to play as the feed comes to life and pyro erupts along the stage, all of the LCD boards light up with the brand new Adrenaline graphics and as the pyro ends? We’re given a panoramic shot of the entirety of the International Convention Centre in Newport, Wales. The arena is SOLD OUT at a maximum capacity of over ten thousand fans packed inside, on their feet, and chanting.
As the music continues to play along, the camera feed pans down towards where the commentary table resides at the ringside area, where we’re met with the ever present team of Chloe Hartwell and Luis De Leon. However, before they could even speak, “The Time is Now” by John Blade hit's and the Surgeon of Thuganomics John Blade makes his way down to the ring and grabs a mic and begins to speak to the Newport, Wales. Crowd cheers Blade on in the arena.
JOHN BLADE
“Yo, yo, yo, Yo, Yo, Yo, YO! what up Newport, Wales I can't hear you , I said What up Newport, Wales?! Yo, chill, chill. Now a lot of people talking Smack about The surgeon of Thuganomics I'll cut each and everyone of them out of The IPW on Adrenaline”
The crowd starts going wild at the statement.
JOHN BLADE
“Now what is this situation I keep hearing about making myself entering this IPW at Gods of Among Men which I doubt that i might end up winning the match but I guess we just gonna have to wait in see what happens next after all I might become the next IPW Openweight Champion at Adrenaline and I declare to be the winner on Gods of Among Men at IPW. Now that's banging! Whether me or someone else that's in the back who remains standing and will fight me in a Last man standing on Gods of Among men at IPW.”
John Blade takes the mic to his face looking very pissed off at IPW for asking that.
JOHN BLADE
“Wait, what? You wanna know if I know what I'm getting into? You know someone , if one of us is the last man standing at Gods of Among Men on December eleventh on IPW. whoever they choose for my opponent at Gods of Among Men then I will be ready for him when we have ourselves a Last man standing match at Gods of Among Men on IPW. Whether they like it or not I will be at Gods of Among Men and whoever they pick as my opponent on December eleventh then he better be prepared to be the last man standing because whoever is the last man standing will earn a future title shot for the IPW open weight Championship on Adrenaline at IPW. he has a better chance than anyone that's in the back I will be at the Gods of Among Men but that still doesn't mean he has a good chance of winning this Last man standing because The Surgeon of Thuganomics is going to win this Last man standing and earn myself an IPW open weight Championship on Adrenaline whenever I get to win at Gods of Among Men and be your Last man standing as I win The Last man standing and our Gods of Among Men for a future title shot of the IPW Open weight Championship on IPW Adrenaline.
Yo, somebody, better be great cause I just saw your future dawg! And You think that you can win the Last man standing match and bring me down! Hell Nah! I'm gonna give you an F-U , and after that you're gonna be laying down like you got the flu! Now here I stand above you when me and somebody. comes to shove one of us will be standing out as the winner on Gods of Among Men in our Last man standing and sooner or later I will become The last man standing and earn myself an future title shot for the IPW Open weight Championship as the Adrenaline and go for The Open weight Champion on Adrenaline of IPW after December eleventh Gods of Among Men I will win the Last man standing on Gods of Among Men.
Was it because you fight like a bitch ? Or was it because you were just a Gods of Among Men Hitch! Now there's something special about John Blade, and you know what that is? You Can't See ME!”
The Time is now hit's again when John stays put of the IPW ring he waits for someone to accept his Last man standing offer of a future title shot on the line at Adrenaline. However, there’s an ominous tune that plays through the arena that gets the people in the arena on their feet. ‘The Birth of Merged Zamasu’ begins to play and that signals the arrival of the owner, Jason Long. After the removal of one man just two weeks ago, fans worried for what came for the debuting legend.
JASON LONG
“Ah, there you are, John.”
There’s a large smirk along the lips of Long.
JASON LONG
“I had wondered when you’d show up around here and politely asked security to make sure that you’d never touch that ring with a microphone ever in your life—however, I’ve been rudely mistaken for a fool because there you are, blabbering away about god knows what and speaking illiterate english that makes zero sense whatsoever. Now, I’ve heard you, John. You want a shot at the Infinite Pro National Openweight Championship. I understand that completely because that’s a very valuable championship that’s in the hands of Alastor Touchdown, but I’m not going to just hand you the chance. The thing is, John, you have to earn that shot and I’ve got a way to get around that. Now, I can’t give you a Last Man Standing Match because there’s too many opponents you’ll have when the match happens.
However, what I can give you is something more… special. See, there’s been one match in my whole career where I’ve gone undefeated in and even in just one match? I stood tall in that match against some of the best of that time. Since I cannot get the National Openweight Champion in an insane multi-person stipulation this time around? His challengers can take his place for him. JOHN BLADE, you’re the first entrant into this match. That’s official. As for your opponents? We’ll run down the list, eh? The second name entering this match is REY JAGUAR, a new kid around the block, someone I’ve seen some good things from. The third name entering this match is PANDORA RIVERS, another new kid around the block and someone I seem to be much afraid of with her aura. The fourth name in that list of participants is FLUX, someone that I think deserves a second chance and I think she’ll do well in this match. The fifth name in the match is ROXIE GEARHEART, someone I promised will get her time to shine and I feel that this is that moment. And as for the sixth name?”
He paused for a moment, looking out to the crowd who waited in anticipation.
JASON LONG
“You’ll find out about them later on tonight, I believe. But, let’s just say they were born for an environment like this. And that environment is key, crucial to be prepared for, you have to find yourself fighting against some of the biggest and freshest names around here for the shot at the National Openweight Champion — and you’ll all fight inside of a new concept… THE LIMITLESS CHAMBER.”
The crowd begin to do their usual oohs and aahs at the sound of this new match concept.
JASON LONG
“This match is unique in a way—matches mixed in with one another to see who’ll come out on top. The ring will be covered with a structure like an Elimination Chamber, however, once inside? There’s no escaping. Not even being pinned will see you coming out of that chamber. Inside of the chamber, you’ll fight through Iron Man Rules—gaining as many pinfalls and submission points as possible and if you are pinned or submitted at any time throughout the match? You will have to re-enter your pod for two whole minutes. Just like I said, there’ll be no escaping the chamber at all. Inside of the chamber are all unsanctioned rules, so anything can happen and anything will be allowed because nobody is going to stop anyone. But how does the match end? When the thirty-minute timer ends. So, I suggest getting prepared as soon as you possibly can, because it will kick off God Amongst Men in three weeks.”
Once again, the crowd began to cheer loudly at the announcement of the match being made.
JASON LONG
“I’d wish all of you the best of luck but this is… different. The only advice that I could give you is simple: survive.”
Once again, ‘The Birth of Merged Zamasu’ plays out for the second time tonight and Long gives a smile towards John Blade inside of the ring—now turning back around and walking through the curtain to head backstage. That’s when we cut back to Luis De Leon and Chloe Hartwell, shocked looks along their faces all around at what announcement has been made.
LUIS DE LEON
“I… I cannot… what have we just heard being made?!”
CHLOE HARTWELL
“A brand new concept out of the mind of the owner: The Limitless Chamber. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to that match, I’ll say that about it. Rules implemented and combined together to create a structure of hell. Pinhead has got nothing on what goes on inside of the head of The Last Breathing Mercenary. Five names announced, one more on the way by the sounds of it, so who could it be?”
LUIS DE LEON
“I really have no clue as to who that sixth person could be, I’m just in awe at the match we’re going to have to call down the middle here—and hopefully not worry about the bloodshed we’re about to witness inside of that chamber.”
CHLOE HARTWELL
“You are right but right now, we’ve got to head to our very first match of the night so let’s begin the show!”
MATCH ONE
JUDITH vs TJ ALEXANDER
The bell rings, and right at the jump, JUDITH charges straight at TJ ALEXANDER! She goes to take his head clean off with a lariat, but TJ rolls forward. The Boogeyman turns and presses forward once again like a monster possessed, but the Aerial Assassin narrowly avoids her with another roll! He pops up, and goes to town on her legs! LEFT AND RIGHT, KICK AFTER KICK, TJ works to chop her down. A final kick to the knee drops JUDITH down, and TJ strikes her across the head with a ROUNDHOUSE! However, JUDITH doesn't fall back! She's still on her knee, looking right up at TJ and LAUGHS RIGHT AT HIM! TJ's eyes widen, but he realizes that he can't be taken aback! While he has the advantage, Alexander races for the ropes and comes back --
CRAAAAACK!
Only to get met by JUDITH who stands up and CLOCKS HIM WITH A HELLACIOUS HEADBUTT! TJ's momentum halts as he crumples backwards onto the canvas, and the collective cringing of the crowd can be seen as they all react to a sickening shot! JUDITH stands, looking down at TJ. She shakes her head and grins as she mounts him and batters him with a series of HAMMERFISTS! The Butcher doesn't relent, and when she decides that she's bored, she hoists him up onto her shoulders before getting a running start and crushing TJ with a CORNER DEATH VALLEY DRIVER! TJ goes down, but JUDITH scoops him right back up. With TJ in her grasp, she stomps out onto the center of the ring and uses her freakish strength to send TJ down with a FALLAWAY SLAM! She bridges, turning it into a pin!
ONE!
TW-
KICKOUT!
JUDITH doesn't waste her time disputing the count. She yanks Alexander by the head and forces him into a seated position. Trapping one of his arm behind her leg and the other with her left arm, she ELBOWS him in the chest! Then again! And again! She lights TJ up, causing his chest to go red! TJ is in a world of hurt, but he isn't able to escape from the clutches of the Boogeyman as she brings her hands underneath his chin for a SUBMISSION! The UNORTHODOX STRETCH makes TJ yell out in pain! Still, when the referee asks if he wants to quit, he vehemently shakes his head! He isn't giving up! He doesn't want to! He grits his teeth, using one of his long legs to try and get to the bottom rope! He's inches away! The tip of his boot brushes against it -- but JUDITH RELEASES THE HOLD AND STRIKES HIM DOWN WITH A BRUTAL FOREARM SMASH! With TJ down, JUDITH yanks him back towards the center of the ring and circles around him!
SMASHING PUMPKINS!
(Multiple stomps while circling a fallen opponent.)
JUDITH grabs TJ and forces him back to his feet! She brings him close to her and continues to punish him! She KNEES HIM in the gut and takes him down with the SNAPMARE! She hits the ropes, and comes back for the BASEMENT DROPKICK!
FAREWELL II FLESH!
(Knee Lifts + Snapmare followed by a Basement Dropkick.)
BUT NO! TJ ROLLS AWAY!
JUDITH meets nothing but air, and as she tries to get back up, TJ rolls her forward for a desperate pin attempt!
ONE!
TWO!
TH-
KICKOUT!
SO CLOSE! TJ fights through the pain he's feeling to catch up with a rising JUDITH and takes her down with a DROPKICK! JUDITH gets up, but another DROPKICK takes her down! She rises, and TJ is right there to strike her down with a SPINNING 540 CRESCENT KICK! JUDITH finally drops down, holding onto her head. TJ clutches at his chest, trying to recover! TJ sees JUDITH beginning to stir though, and he takes hold of her! With his back towards her, TJ hops up into the air and flips back!
CRASH LANDING!
(Standing Shiranui.)
BUT NO! JUDITH BLOCKS IT AND HAS TJ ON HER SHOULDER!
JUDITH gets ready to hit a move, but TJ nails her in the head! Desperate elbows strike her on the temple, and with the brief stun, TJ slips from behind! He goes to the ropes and runs back on the rebound, going to hit JUDITH! JUDITH turns around! TJ leaps into the air -- AND JUDITH CATCHES HIM BEFORE SENDING HIM DOWN INTO THE CANVAS!
MURDER AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR!
(Pop-up Powerbomb.)
BUT JUDITH DOESN'T LET GO! She raises TJ Alexander up and sends him down with another POWERBOMB! She lifts him up, and drills him again with ANOTHER! TJ is out! But the Butcher isn't in the camp of mercy! Once again, she raises him up high, TJ almost slumping! She turns her attention over to the corner and LAUNCHES HIM INTO IT! TJ's back crashes against it hard, and he stumbles forward into the clutches of the Boogeyman who catches him!
EVIL WITHIN!
(Pumphandle Lift dropped into a Reverse STO.)
TJ gets absolutely planted onto the mat, and JUDITH pins him!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!
WINNER VIA PINFALL
JUDITH (07:31)
With the match coming to an end, the Boogeyman is back on the board - and to her dominating ways. Getting to her knees, JUDITH grins. TJ Alexander, despite such a valiant effort, ultimately fell victim to her wrath. JUDITH rises to her feet and uses her boot to roll him out of the ring. She raises her arms into the air, and the crowd boos. JUDITH lets out a wicked cackle and leaves. As she walks up to the ramp, she gives a look over right into one of the cameras. There's a slight tremble, likely due to the fear that struck the person operating it. She grins, and sends out a clear, direct message.
JUDITH
"Alastor? You're next. It's over for you."
Ill intent dripping from those harrowing words, the Boogeyman grins. She walks out, leaving that proclamation to hang in the air.
VICTORY XVIII
CALL YOUR SHOT: RELOADED
29 NOVEMBER 2022
LIVE FROM THE HOUSE OF BLUES: ORLANDO @ DISNEY SPRINGS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA | 10:00 MDT
The scene cuts to backstage where Hanzo Aguilar is sitting atop one of the many large storage cases in the backstage corridors, elbows resting atop his knees with a towel draped atop his head. His gaze is steeled, hands clenched into loose fists.
HANZO AGUILAR
“This will be a new start. A second hike up the mountain never hurt anyone.”
He draws in a deep breath, slowly letting it out as he pulls the towel down to rest around his neck. A faint chuckle comes from outside the frame, though it fails to capture The Eagle’s attention.
VOICE
“Old friend, are you really harboring doubts like you always have?”
The voice causes the luchador’s eyes to widen for a fraction of a second, gaze whipping up to look at who had just called out to him. Panning to the left, the camera now captures the sight of a man roughly the same height as Hanzo, if perhaps an inch shorter, hair transitioning from black to red as it reaches the ends of his long hair. A brief, soft chuckle escapes him as he approaches the luchador, elbow resting atop the case.
HANZO AGUILAR
“Kaz- Daigo…what are you doing across the pond?”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Paying an old friend a visit from years’ past. We didn’t exactly get to talk much when you were part of the Network, though I know Uncle has been keeping in close contact with you.”
Hanzo’s face scrunches up a bit, pushing off the case.
HANZO AGUILAR
“Your presence is still a bit unsettling…”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Relax. I didn’t sign anything with the company nor do I have any intentions anytime soon considering my commitments to SCCW back across the Atlantic. I simply decided to take a bit of a leisure trip before I’m scheduled to compete later in the week. Besides, figured I could also show my support.”
Daigo stifles a small laugh at the thought though Hanzo shakes his head.
HANZO AGUILAR
“While the sentiment is appreciated…I can’t fully trust that. Knowing who you’re associated with…trouble seems to follow, and I’ve an inkling you might prove to be more of a bad luck charm rather than a lucky rabbit’s foot.”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Oh Hanzo, you wound me! You think so ill of me just because of my affiliations. Tsk tsk!”
HANZO AGUILAR
“Spit it out, Kaz.”
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Fine, fine. I’m simply wishing you luck with your endeavor tonight in the hopes that it will push you to reach the heights that you’re looking to achieve. Perhaps one day you’ll be able to achieve the success that I have back in America, but…that future remains to be seen.”
He lets out another chuckle, turning on his heel.
DAIGO ARAKAWA
“Do not disappoint, old friend. I’d hate to see everything you’ve trained to be simply come crashing back down in the end…and you wouldn’t want to disappoint my Uncle either now would you?”
Daigo takes his leave from the shot, camera panning back over to Hanzo, who just mumbles something as he begins leaving in the opposite direction.
HANZO AGUILAR
“I’ll show that I’m above your expectations, cabron.”
MATCH TWO — TAG TEAM MATCH
SPIKE KANE and NATE PIERCE vs AUBREY MACK and XOLTOL HUN
DING! DING!
The bell rings and Aubrey Mack begins with Nate Pierce. The two start off with a test of strength, but Nate immediately gets the benefit of that and begins to apply pressure, but Mack bends backwards, arching himself all the way down into a headstand, and rolls through, sending Pierce across the ring! Nate rolls right through and comes back with a wild lariat, but Aubrey ducks underneath, front flipping into the ropes and springboarding back with a cross body -BUT Pierce catches him! In one fluid motion he lifts Mack up into a military press position.
WEIGH ANCHOR!!!
Pierce goes for the cover right away, trying to put this away quickly, but Mack kicks out before the referee even gets to a one count. Aubrey begins to reach for his corner and his partner in Xoltol Hun who isn’t looking too happy about entering the ring. Aubrey begins to crawl, but Nate pulls him back by his ankle and wags a finger. Pierce drags Aubrey to the corner and tags in Spike Kane to a pop from the crowd. Spike points to his head and the corner, before he drags Aubrey to his feet and whips him off the ropes, Pierce waits in the corner, ready to pounce, as on the return Spike pops Aubrey Mack into the air as if he was going to hit the Blood God’s Wrath, but he steps aside, and as Mack comes back down, Nate absolutely explodes from the corner!
SPEAR!!!!
The crowd goes insane after Nate catches Mack with an absolutely brutal spear mid-air. Aubrey had no idea Pierce was coming and now is lying in a crumpled heap. Pierce rolls to the outside and pulls himself back up into his corner as Spike leans on the ropes not too far from Xoltol Hun and looks down at Mack, as if he was analysing him. Slowly, and methodically Spike drags Mack to his feet and lifts him up for a vertical suplex, as he does so Hun reaches over and slaps the back of Spike, which causes enough of a distraction for Spike to lose his balance, and Aubrey Mack is able to slide down the back of Spike, and he pushes him off the ropes, Hun catapults herself over the ropes towards her partner Mack, who lets her jump onto his shoulders before launching at Spike.
WITH A SHOOTING STAR PRESS!!
Xoltol Hun with the assist from Aubrey Mack managed to get the height to rotate enough and collide right with Spike as he bounced back off the ropes! Hun and Spike are both down as they try to recover from the collision. Aubrey Mack makes his way back to the corner, but Hun is on the opposite side, which means Spike is also on the opposite side from his partner. Hun realises she won’t get past Spike, and instead stands up and turns around to hit Nate Pierce with a diving forearm, causing Pierce to fall off the apron. Seeing this, Spike turns and immediately superkicks Aubrey Mack off the apron! Whilst Spike is distracted, Xoltol leaps right to the top rope. She then runs along the top rope. She leaps at Spike, going for another shooting star press, but this time the “God of Xtreme” is wise to it, and he shifts positions.
BLOODY SUNDAY!!!!
The crowd can’t believe what they are seeing. Mid rotation Spike Kane connects with his foot to the face of Xoltol Hun, and she lands in a heap on the floor. Aubrey Mack is back on his feet, and slides into the ring, angry with Spike. As Spike is distracted he charges at him and absolutely NAILS HIM WITH THE MASS APPEAL!!!
The referee is trying to regain order, as Spike drops to the floor near his corner, but Nate isn’t there. Instead we see Nate enter the ring behind Aubrey Mack who is busy shouting trash and obscenities at Spike Kane, but Aubrey slowly begins to realise something, he slowly turns around and Pierce grins before grabbing him by the throat with both hands.
DEEP! SEA! PLUNGE!
Nate rises back to his feet to an absolute roar from the crowd, and he’s incredibly fired up. He turns to check on Spike who gives him the nod, as he tries to use the ropes to pull himself out of the ring and onto the apron. Pierce then turns to check on Mack, but he’s rolled to the outside himself, giving Xoltol Hun just enough time to get her bearings and get back to her feet. She sprints across the ring and begins a handspring looking to hit a back elbow, but Nate just catches her in a full nelson, before delivering a huge full nelson suplex, sending Xoltol across the ring.
In his corner, Spike has now pulled himself up to a standing position, and gives Nate the thumbs up, as if to say “end it” but Aubrey Mack is still recovering on the outside. Pierce walks over to Hun, who is trying to use the ropes to pull herself to her feet, but Nate assists by lifting her up with ease. She tries to fight him off with an elbow that staggers him for a moment, but her follow up shots barely register as he sends a stiff european uppercut to Hun that absolutely rocks her.
Nate now seizes the moment, as he senses the time is right to put an end to this, with Xoltol Hun staggered, and Mack nowhere to be seen, Nate lifts Xoltol up into the air preparing for the Anchors Away! Aubrey Mack comes sprinting in to try and save their partner, but Spike cuts him off with a clothesline over the ropes, the momentum causing Spike to bounce off the ropes and back towards his partner, Pierce reacts and readjusts as Spike spins on his heel.
BLOODY SUNDAY!!!
INTO THE ANCHORS AWAY!!!
Nate Pierce rolls over to cover the out cold Xoltol Hun, as Spike backs to the corner sitting and watching Aubrey. The referee slides in for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
WINNER VIA PINFALL
SPIKE KANE and NATE PIERCE (09:21)
The referee calls for the bell and “Drown with Me” by Throw the Fight immediately begins to play out of the PA system. Spike pulls himself to his feet using the ropes, looking at Nate Pierce with a “not bad” face, as the referee holds their hands up to declare the team of Nate Pierce and Spike Kane victorious.
LUIS DE LEON
Well you can’t argue with results can you? Two matches as a tag team, and two victories.
CHLOE HARTWELL
Not to mention, they work quite fluidly together, the way they coordinated the decimation of Xoltol Hun was impressive!
LUIS DE LEON
You know what? I think Nate Pierce might agree with you, it looks like he’s trying to convince Spike of that right now!
Inside the ring we can see Nate talking to Spike and from the gestures he’s making he looks very much like he’s trying to convince Spike that they make a good team, and they should team up for real. Spike, stands and stares, rubbing a hand over his chin, he’s sizing Nate up, when almost out of nowhere PRICE appears walking towards the ring and up the steps, the crowd are going nuts as the “Messiah of Hardcore” makes his first appearance after officially signing for IPW. The cameras show Nate looking a little hesitant, and Spike looking like he’s the popular date for prom, in an awkward position.
PRICE
‘Sup my brother.
Spike and PRICE share a hug as he gets in the ring, as Spike goes to pull away PRICE keeps his arm around Spike and pulls him back, Spike grins awkwardly.
PRICE
Who’s this fool?
Spike tries to gesture and explain that they were just booked to work as a tag team.
PRICE
You know him?
SPIKE KANE
I mean, dude’s solid. Trustworthy.
PRICE
‘aight, for now at least.
PRICE gestures for Nate to come over and the three of them hug in the ring to an absolute roar from the crowd. The three of them begin to leave, as PRICE hands Nate a pre roll and we cut back to our announcers.
Backstage, the man simply known as C can be seen seated with a young woman behind him, working on his shoulder. A grimace can be seen on his face. The woman pauses, concern riddling her face.
YOUNG WOMAN
"Does it hurt?"
C, hearing the worry in her voice, quickly switches expressions as he turns his head towards her and smiles.
C
"Not at all, dear. I'm fine."
The woman, however, frowns.
YOUNG WOMAN
"You're a horrid liar, you know."
C
"Well, that's something I can't deny."
C chuckles, though the woman's face remains unchanging. A brief silence follows before a sigh escapes C's lips. He stands and goes to her. His hand gently rests along her cheek.
C
"Ella, you needn't fret so much over me. I will be fine. After all, if I wasn't, then I wouldn't be cleared to compete tonight."
Ella lets out a sigh of her own, gaze falling to the ground.
ELLA COX
"Still, you're hurting. I just can't help but wonder what could happen to you. I'm scared."
C
"I'll be alright. Trust me. Please, don't be scared."
ELLA COX
"And you'll promise me that?"
C
"I give you my word, Ella. Honestly."
Ella purses her lips.
ELLA COX
"Your body isn't worth breaking down to uphold this cause, you know."
Another spell of silence fell upon the two. C pulls away and holds onto Ella's hands. Many thoughts race through his head, trying to come up with the right words to say. Eventually, he takes a deep breath and speaks.
C
"I suppose no amount of words could ever convince you, but... Ella, for your sake, I'll ensure that I don't get myself hurt. Be it tonight against Hanzo, or when I face MYOJIN. All that I can give you is my undying promise and ensure that I uphold it."
Ella returns her gaze back up to him. She gives a slow nod, speaking softly.
ELLA COX
"Alright. I'll hold you to it."
C
"Oh, I know you will."
C smiles and gives Ella a kiss on the forehead. Ella can't help but have a smile of her own, even if it was faint.
C
"Now, cheer up a bit, will you? Your smile will give me the strength that I need."
Ella shakes her head and chuckles.
ELLA COX
"Gosh, you are so ridiculously cheesy."
C
"That is another thing that I won't bother to deny, but hey - so many people seem to like it. You included."
C offers one last kiss and feels out his shoulder. He departs, and Ella watches on as he leaves. Her smile fades, along with the scene.
LIVE on Showtime from the Simmons Bank Arena in Little Rock, Arkansas!
NOVEMBER 24TH, 2022
The feed returns from a commercial break, finding us inside of the office of one Jason Long, and that’s where we find the man himself seated at his desk—seemingly expecting us to be there, as if he was waiting for us.
JASON LONG
“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen—and to anyone who is watching right now. As you might have seen at the previous TAPOUT Wrestling event, Jack Diamond has been released from his position as commissioner of the promotion. As much fun as it was to take his opinions whenever I can, there comes a time where these things happen—and I couldn’t bear to wait and hurt the image of this company more. However, what that does mean is something fresh coming into the company. As of immediate effect, there’ll be a brand new General Manager of the promotion and the brand of Adrenaline. This person will be revealed at a later date but you can be assured that they’ll be there for each and every show from now onward.”
There’s a loud cheer from the crowd as the announcement of Tarah’s return sends shockwaves throughout the International Convention Centre, but Long's hand is raised and silence comes from everyone inside of the arena.
JASON LONG
“As much as I’d have liked to be around for each and every single show, I can’t be there for them all and I need someone to come in and help people out as much as they possibly can. However, before I can just become more relaxed and step away from trying to boss around the roster like I have done for the past six months? I have a few massive announcements to make concerning our return in January of next year. Now, the rumours have been all over the place when it comes to this promotion and I think it’s about time that we squish those rumours, speak the truth, and let everyone know what’s happening. I made the question a while ago about a Tag Team Tournament and I feel the time is now to execute that idea — The Infinite Power Tag Tournament will begin in January 2023 and is open to everyone and anyone who’s willing to come in and fight. These will begin on our mid-season return and will run for the next couple of shows, depending on how many names we’ll get in.”
Another massive cheer from the crowd as Long began to nod his head.
JASON LONG
“And then, there’s the biggest rumour of them all — we’ll be creating a new secondary brand to Infinite Pro Wrestling. This will be a more relaxed brand rather than what you’d see for Adrenaline. The show name will be Aftershock, airing every Wednesday Night on BT Sport here in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The brand will debut a brand new championship as well for it’s launch in January, named the Infinite Pro Grand Championship, and will be it’s equivalent to the Infinite Pro World Championship. Aftershock will be touring around small venues throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland for it’s tenure, and maybe, it’ll find a home throughout it’s touring schedule. But for now? It’s just beginning.”
The crowd were ecstatic as the brand logo finally appeared on the screen right behind Long.
JASON LONG
“Now, for God Amongst Men. Five matches are going to be taking place upon that show and these are very special matches. As you’ve heard earlier in the night, we’re beginning the show with The Limitless Chamber. Five names announced and the sixth name is the returning Messiah of Hardcore, PRICE. So there’s your six participants. Also, I’ve had words with Aren Mstislav recently and he’s asking for a match—angered by the fact that he didn’t get put into this main event coming up, he’s wanting whoever wins. So, I’ll grant them that match. And, if Aren does win that match? Then, that shot will become a Three Way at a future date. Onto the Tag Team Championships, I had a few names in mind heading out of House of Horror—but some have impressed, and some have disappointed me, which worries me the most because I want a team who can do something right. That’s where Nate Pierce and Spike Kane come in. Tables, Ladders, and Chairs. The Dead End Express takes on Kane and Pierce for the Tag Team Championships.”
Once again, the crowd became electric with the match announcements being made for this end of year pay per view, but the announcements did not end there.
JASON LONG
“As you’ve known for weeks now, even a whole month at this rate, the challengers to the Infinite Pro National Openweight and World Championships. Alastor Touchdown takes on JUDITH, MYOJIN takes on C. These are two monumental matches that I have planned to close the show in three weeks, and I cannot wait to see you all there. So please, join us, and let’s close out the mid season, and end of year, with a bang unlike any other. Thank you for your time.”
Fade to another commercial break.
MATCH THREE
C vs HANZO AGUILAR
DING! DING!
There was the bell to begin this contest and these two were looking to come out of the gate to avenge their losses in the recent weeks, both at the hands of the Infinite Pro World Champion, as C took on HANZO AGUILAR in singles competition. There seemed to be a more calmed, relaxed, but very focused C inside of the ring here tonight which throws off Hanzo completely. Unsure as to how he could begin an attack. Reluctantly, Hanzo found the moves with an attempt at a COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE UP thrown away and throwing C to the mat, hitting face first with some force behind it. The Pegasus Child holds onto his jaw as he kneels before Hanzo Aguilar, though begins to smile as he looks up to The Eagle, and brings himself back to his feet—whilst still holding onto his jaw. C grabs onto Hanzo by the back of the head and throws him towards the ropes, making him rebound and come running in to be caught with a DROPKICK right to the head of Hanzo Aguilar! The man known as C looks down at the shaken Hanzo, almost surprised by this spring to the step of The Purifier.
With C taking a step back and allowing Hanzo to bring himself right back up onto his feet, the two men nod to one another as a mutual sign of respect for one another, before they once again lock up for the COLLAR AND ELBOW TIE UP before C could gain the advantage and push Hanzo into the ropes, now throwing him into the opposite ropes and making him rebound—but Hanzo hangs onto the ropes as C attempts another DROPKICK, which this time allows Hanzo to go for the PENALTY KICK and it connects right onto the jaw of C! Hanzo drops down for a quick cover!
ONE!
TW—
KICKOUT!
And C found a way to bring the shoulder off of the mat, Hanzo shakes his head and can be clearly seen smiling, but he’s grabbed onto C’s head and brings him right back up onto his feet—potentially looking for the early finish with the OPEN EYES but C ducked the foot and turned things around into a GERMAN SUPLEX but Hanzo landed right onto his feet! C was oblivious to this and he popped right back up to his feet as Hanzo stepped in!
HOOK KICK!
OPEN EYES!
The kick rocked C enough to make him stumble back and into the clutches of Hanzo Aguilar—seeking to pick up C for the GOD DRIVE, his new Rolling Fireman's Carry Slam, but C fights out of it – sliding down the back of The Eagle – and counters with a BRIDGING GERMAN SUPLEX! The shoulders of Hanzo were down and the referee began the count!
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
This time, it was Hanzo kicking out of the pin attempt, and both men kipped right back up onto their feet—they stared at one another before hitting one another with FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE after FOREARM STRIKE but it’s Hanzo that makes the change with a ROLLING ELBOW—however it’s countered by C ducking the arm and grabbing the wrist from behind!
RIPCORD LARIAT!
A BEAUTIFUL DECONSTRUCTION!
However, Hanzo ducked the arm and tried for a second OPEN EYES but C fell back out of the way of the kick! The Pegasus Child stumbled far enough to fall back into the ropes and come rebounding off of them, charging in with the RUNNING KNEE STRIKE but Hanzo saw it coming and made the snap counter into a DRAGON SUPLEX! C is completely shaken up by it and Hanzo notices that he’s close to putting the contender to the World Championship away. He begins to climb to the second rope and spots C trying to get right back up onto their feet, The Eagle looks hungry and desperate to hit something to keep C down, leaping off the ropes as C stands up onto his feet!
DIVING METEORA!
BLACK SKY!
C caught Hanzo in the air– he’s keeping him up on the shoulders and now dropping Hanzo down into position for NEWFOUND PEACE, the Air Raid Bomb finisher, but Hanzo is fighting out of it and slips free, able to turn things around into another signature move set up for the kill!
SPINNING INVERTED FACELOCK ELBOW DROP!
HOSHIKIRI!
And again, C counters as he gets right behind Hanzo and backs him away from the corner and into the middle of the ring, but Hanzo’s fighting! He’s landing some BACK ELBOWS right to the head of C and they’re rocking him—but The Sovereign is eating them up for breakfast, now grabbing the wrist and spinning Hanzo around!
A BEAUTIFUL DECONSTRUCTION!
He got all of the Ripcord Lariat this time around! C drops down for the cover, the count being made!
ONE!
TWO!
THR—
KICKOUT!
Hanzo got the shoulder up in time but the end seems to be in wait for The Eagle, C is running his hands through his hair and there’s a look in his eyes that’s been seen before—a look that could signal the end of the match completely for Hanzo. C brings Hanzo up to his feet and then up onto the shoulders in a Fireman’s Carry lift– but Hanzo fights, he fights for all of his life, trying to break free from the clutches of C and he manages to get free by sliding down the back of C!
OPEN EYES!
There’s the Hook Kick just knocking C down to his knees! Hanzo is quick to head to the top rope right behind The Purifier and look down at the still kneeling C, with fire burning bright in his eyes and leaping off the top rope, going all in for the win with the BLACK SKY but C moved right out of the way, he ducked the knees and Hanzo went knees first into the mat! Hanzo is left on all fours but C comes running in with a DOUBLE FOOT STOMP ONTO THE ARM and it almost snaps the arm of Hanzo clean! The Eagle’s wing has been clipped and C sees an opening unlike any other before, the arm is hurt and he’s got to capitalise, grabbing onto the arm and wrestling around with Hanzo to lock in the submission!
BRIDGING FUJIWARA ARMBAR!
LOTUS FLOWER!
C is bending the arm upward as if he’s trying to really get that clean snap of the arm, trying to break Hanzo’s right arm in the Fujiwara Armbar—and Hanzo is screaming in agony, he’s in dire pain here but he’s fighting, he’s fighting with everything he’s got just to try and make it to the ropes, but he’s fingertips away and can’t reach! C bridges himself further back and bends the arm, the elbow hyperextending backward and on the verge of snapping clean off of his limb—and Hanzo has no choice but to tap out! The Pegasus Child secures the win for himself ahead of God Amongst Men.
WINNER VIA SUBMISSION
C (14:23)
The camera view fades in, showing the Infinite Pro World Champion- MYŌJIN, sitting with a leg crossword over the other on a leather couch. The golden title belt rests in their lap, its reflective surface sparkling. Evident by the sound of the crowd being so near, it becomes clear that the Shining Star is seated in a luxury box in the International Convention Centre as Adrenaline XI begins for the night.
The World Champion, dressed to impress and stunning as ever, tilts their head with the slightest smug grin appearing on their gloss-covered lips once the roaring of the audience grows louder as an arena spotlight focuses on the luxury box, making the champion's presence known.
MYŌJIN
It seems like I'm having challengers crawl out of the woodwork everywhereI look, doesn't it? C saying he wants a shot, though I'm not sure if he deserves one after losing to me at the last show. There is Leon Chant possibly waiting for his moment to strike. And now? Now there has been a contenders match made between Cross Recoba and Gunner. Some say I should be worried, paranoid even.
MYŌJIN simply rolls their eyes, leaning further back onto the couch nonchalantly.
MYŌJIN
But I'm not.
MYŌJIN
This World Championship is the top prize, the one thing that everyone wants, and for one-hundred and thirteen days no one has been able to take. Do you all know why? It's because no one is as versatile as I am, no one has worked harder than I have, and there is DEFINITELY no one that has the star power that I do.
The champion then gives a seductive, playful wink while clicking their tongue.
MYŌJIN
The moment I had my first match in Infinite Pro, I happily carried it on my back as this company's icon- and I'll continue to do so. The many that have these delusions of grandeur will continue to have their wings clipped and fall. It doesn't matter who is next, it doesn't matter who comes after, the result will be the same.
The Shining Star's face grows serious as they then raise the Infinite Pro World Championship.
MYŌJIN
I want you, Recoba and Gunner- whichever of you will win tonight, to take a long look at this title- because it'll be as close as you get to it. Am I being too arrogant? Possibly. Am I underestimating my competition? Maybe.
MYŌJIN
Come try to prove me wrong.
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Then static...and then…
MATCH FOUR — MAIN EVENT
INFINITE PRO WORLD CHAMPION CONTENDERSHIP
CROSS RECOBA vs GUNNER
DING! DING!
Cross and Gunner run up on each other and start trading punches with each other, starting this match off hot with a lit crowd. Gunner blocks a punch and nails Cross with a spinning gut kick before kicking the shoulder of Recoba before spinning and hitting a forearm shot to the jaw. As Gunner went for another spinning forearm, Cross pushes his forearm down before hitting a Step Up Enziguri that spins Gunner around and allows Recoba to hit a German Suplex with a bridging pin combo.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Gunner with a slow kickout, surprising to many of the fans. Cross kicks away at the back of Gunner, who's trying to pull himself back up. Cross lifts Gunner up to his feet and Whips him to the corner of the ring, then runs at Gunner, going for a running knee lift, but Gunner kicks his knee down and then clocks him with a knee to the face of Recoba. Gunner climbs to the middle rope and jumps off, hitting a sunset flip into a pin.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross Recoba rolls out before punting Gunner in the chest then runs off the ropes and hits a jumping knee drop to the face of Gunner. Cross jumps over the top rope to the edge of the ring before doing a slingshot over the top rope and drops an elbow onto Gunner's chest. He then covers Gunner.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross pulls Gunner away from the ropes and towards the middle of the ring. Cross steps between the ropes and climbs up to the top rope. He jumps off, going for an elbow drop, but Gunner moves! Cross gets up and holds his arm. Gunner gets up and goes for a kick, but Recoba catches his foot. After a moment of nothing, Gunner hits an Enziguri to the side of Cross's head that sends him back out of the ring. Gunner runs off the ropes and hits an Tope Suicida, colliding with Cross, sending him into the barricade. Gunner immediately grabs Cross and tosses him back into the ring. Gunner runs up the steps and up to the top rope and then jumps off nearly half way across the ring, hitting a frog splash to Recoba's mid section. Gunner then covers him.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Gunner pulls Cross up and punches him in the jaw. Cross brings his head back in a snap and elbows Gunner in the jaw, sending him back on his behind. He holds his jaw as Cross cracks his neck and approaches the fallen star but Gunner kips up and nails a hurriancana to Cross, rolling him out of the ring and onto the mat. Gunner kips up again. He walks over the ropes and slides under them as Cross makes it back to his feet. He grabs Cross by his head and slams it on the top of the announce table as the ref starts counting. Gunner then tosses Cross into the barricade, who retaliates with a clothesline that floors Gunner. Cross leans against the stairs, almost shocked at seeing what Gunner will go through the put away Cross. The ref come out to aid Gunner, until Cross brushes past him, and picks Gunner up and tosses him in the ring. Cross slides in and so does the ref and Cross covers Gunner.
ONE!
TWO!
KICKOUT!
Cross sighs and he turns around and he Recoba does his End The Match taunt, but doesn't see Gunner slowly pulling himself up behind him. Cross turns and sees Gunner get to his feet, so he runs at Gunner. The crafty Gunner uses Cross momentum to lift him up and send Recoba stomach first into the top rope, knocking the wind out of him. Gunner rolls Cross up, but releases mid roll up to get Churchill on his knees before Gunner runs and nails TARGET PRACTICE to the back of Cross's head. Gunner spins Cross onto his back and looks at the crowd, showboating before climbing to the top rope- LEAP OF FAITH....B..... NO! Cross got his knees up! Recoba gets up and grabs Gunner- Garibaldi's Guillotine! He got him locked into the submission part of the hold…….
GUNNER TAPS OUT!
CROSS RECOBA IS THE NUMBER ONE CONTENDER FOR THE INFINITE PRO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
WINNER VIA SUBMISSION
CROSS RECOBA (15:37)
As the show seemed to be ready to close on Gunner inside of the ring, we’re given a moment where he comes to the realisation of everything that’s happened—three failed attempts to grab his footing here in Infinite Pro Wrestling. Defeated by Roxie Gearheart twice and now to Cross Recoba. Though, there’s just something wrong with the lights as it begins to dim, almost bringing the whole arena into darkness—but through the darkness, we see a figure enter the ring right behind Gunner and attack with a RUNNING KNEE STRIKE right to the back of the head! This figure lifts their head up and it’s the same mask from last week, it’s X and they’re now attacking Gunner! This has become a complete mauling from X as they just kick and stomp down onto Gunner’s lifeless body.
The masked figure begins to bring Gunner right back up onto his feet and lean him up against the ropes, now landing LIVER PUNCHES right into the stomach of The Aviator—and he crumbles to the mat from the pain. Security begins to circle the ring but X pulls out a knife from out of his pocket and he’s swinging for anyone that’s daring to make a move into the ring. X turns back around and he’s pushing the edge of the blade along the neck of Gunner, screaming right into his face the same three words.
X
“YOU’RE NOT HIM. YOU’RE NOT HIM. YOU’RE NOT HIM—”
The point of the blade goes right into the skin, almost carving initials into Gunner’s chest. The blood begins to pour down the body and all over. X then brings the blade back into his pocket before bringing Gunner right back up onto his feet, dragging him into the middle of the ring and making him face the camera. The etched initials on the chest of Gunner reads “TH”, and as fans begin to come to the realisation of who it could be, the mask is removed and the face underneath?
It belonged to TOMMY HATE.
The Blackguard was the man behind the attacks all of these weeks, and now the identity is revealed, he turned Gunner back around to face him and hooked the arms of The Aviator—giving a moment to look out to the crowd before smiling, sinisterly.
DOUBLE UNDERHOOK BRAINBUSTER!
DEATH’S HEAD!
The head of Gunner bounces right off of the mat and Tommy hovers over Gunner, looking down onto them, and the lights become blood red—that sinister smile resting along his face as he continues to look down at Gunner before picking him right back up, not feeling as if the punishment was enough. Tommy brings Gunner into the Tombstone Piledriver position and now brings the arms through the legs of Gunner!
GOTCH-STYLE TOMBSTONE PILEDRIVER!
Gunner crumbles to the mat and Tommy just kneels inside of the ring, security trying to figure out a safe way into the ring to save Gunner but it was too late, the damage has been done and now, the message has been sent across the entirety of Infinite Pro Wrestling. Hate by design, everyone falls. The final shot we see is of Tommy Hate kneeling by the head of Gunner before the lights cut out in the arena, and within seconds, they come back on but Tommy Hate is gone. Security and medical staff enter the ring to help Gunner’s condition, but the worst has yet to be feared—and from there, the show slowly fades to black.
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