11th August 2008

[FWF]

“Numb” by Linkin Park plays, signalling the start of the show as the camera moves through the crowd, taking a look at the various signs that the fans have brought. The camera then switches to the commentary booth.

LEGEND: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Monday Night Rampage.

STRACHON: We are hot of Jealousy 5, and what a show that was.

LEGEND: For the second time, The Predator won the Jealousy tournament. Nobody’s done that before, Sam.

STRACHON: Absolutely not. There’s just no stopping that man.

LEGEND: Tonight, in that very ring, he will receive his prize: The FWF Lost Heroes Trophy.

STRACHON: But before that, “Super” Benny Starr looks to redeem himself against for his loss.

LEGEND: And his opponent: Thunder.

CHARLES: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first...

The lights turn out, and a viral-style video hits the screen, to the sounds of Machine Head’s “Declaration”. Once the video subsides, there is a momentary lull, followed by a thunderous drum beat, signalling the start of “Davidian” by Machine Head. The opening guitar riff sounds, and is accompanied by an explosion of fireworks. “The” Ross Walker stands at the top of the entranceway, his head bowed, his arms forming an “X” shape below his chin. As a spotlight glares on him, his arms stretch sharply out to his side, with fireworks exploding in sync. He then walks methodically down to the ring, stopping just before he enters to stare at it. He then takes off his jacket and rolls into the ring.

CHARLES: From Newcastle, England ...weighing in at 235 pounds ...”The” Ross Walker!

LEGEND: We have been told that Ross has turned over a new leaf. The question is, Sam... can we trust him?

STRACHON: Well, he showed sportsmanship at Jealousy.

CHARLES: And his partner...

"Pitiful" hits the P.A. System. Orange spotlights aimlessly search the arena, soon making their way to the wall opposite the entrance. They go up the wall and form letters, spelling out "Something That Produces Results". After the main guitar riff at the beginning ends, Camisado jumps out from behind the entrance as seventeen orange pyros shoot off from behind him. Camisado jogs down the entrance ramp. He slides into the ring and begins running back and forth, bouncing off the ropes.

CHARLES: Now residing in Dayton, Ohio ...weighing in at 209 pounds ...returning to FWF ...Camisado!

"Deify" by Disturbed begins to play. Moments later, Evers enters the arena. With the crowd booing, he makes his way down the ramp before climbing into the ring.

CHARLES: And their opponents, first, from Lost Angeles, California ...weighing in at 195 pounds ...returning to FWF ...Your New Messiah ...Kyle Evers!

“Becoming the Bull” by Atreyu plays. After a moment, Cameron makes his way out. With the crowd booing, he walks down the ramp and gets into the ring.

CHARLES: And his partner, making his FWF debut ...from Centralia, Pennsylvania ...weighing in at 209 pounds ...Cameron Hayden!

The bell sounds and Camisado begins in the ring with Cameron. The two go to lock up, but Camisado quickly circles around Cameron, getting him in a half nelson. From here, he takes him down with a pin. ...1 ...2. Cameron kicks out.

LEGEND: Going for an early victory.

The two get to their feet and Cameron goes for a right hand, but Camisado ducks it, hooking the arm as he goes under. With his right arm, he hooks Cameron’s left. He then drops to his knees and takes Cameron over with a backslide pin. ...1 ...2. Cameron kicks out.

LEGEND: Consecutive pinfalls here.

The two get up again and Cameron kicks Camisado in the stomach before Irish-whipping him. Cameron goes for the Philly Hammer, but Camisado ducks. He then bounces back and leaps into the air with a cross body, going straight into the cover. ...1 ...2. Cameron kicks out and tags in Kyle.

LEGEND: Well, it looks as though the FWF veteran is showing him how it’s done.

STRACHON: He’s new here, Legend. He’s just warming up, I’m sure.

LEGEND: Well, in comes Kyle Evers, who’s no stranger to an FWF ring.

Camisado tags in Ross. Ross and Kyle go to lock up, but Ross hits an armdrag from out of nowhere. He keeps hold of the arm, applying an armbar. Evers gets up to his feet. He hits Ross in the stomach with his spare hand, forcing him to break the hold.

STRACHON: I can see this match being an indie spotfest.

Kyle bounces off the ropes, but when he comes back, Ross lifts him into the air and drops him with a Flapjack. Kyle gets up, holding his face. Ross grabs his arm and gets him into a wristlock before tagging in Camisado. Camisado springboards and hits a double Axe-handle to Kyle’s arm.

LEGEND: Y’know, Ross is only 236 pounds, but he’s by far the biggest of the men in this match.

Camisado grabs Kyle and takes him down to the mat with an armbar.

LEGEND: It’s interesting to see how well Ross and Cam are coping as a team.

STRACHON: You can’t forget their long rivalry, but I think this is a tag team based on respect.

Kyle rolls out of the armdrag and tags in Cameron Hayden, who quickly springboards and dives at Camisado, grabbing his head and planting it into the mat with a bulldog.

LEGEND: Whoah! A Springboard Bulldog out of nowhere.

Hayden picks Camisado up. He then hits him with a European Uppercut. He continues to do this, getting faster and faster until eventually Camisado falls to the mat.

LEGEND: I believe he calls that ‘God Save the Queen’.

Hayden tags in Evers. Evers picks Camisado up and hooks both of his arms. He then quickly takes him over with a Tiger Suplex. He covers. ...1 ...2. Camisado kicks out. Kyle picks him up and Irish-whips him into his corner, sternum first.

LEGEND: This doesn’t look good.

From here, Hayden hits the Rung Your Bell, forcing Camisado to turn around, at which point Evers charges at him with a double knee. He tags in Hayden. Camisado collapses to the mat. Hayden goes for a standing moonsault, but Camisado puts his knees in the air.

LEGEND: Great athleticism from Cameron Hayden, but it wasn’t enough.

Hayden gets up, hunching over, holding his gut. In a burst of energy, Camisado gets up and bounces off the ropes. He then comes back, hitting Hayden with a bulldog. Both Warriors lie on the mat.

STRACHON: Both men are down.

LEGEND: And look at Ross. He’s been dying to get in here and help his partner.

The referee begins to count. ...1 ...2 ...3. The two men slowly begin to crawl towards their corners. ...4 ...5 ...6. Hayden makes the tag to Kyle. He gets into the ring, but Camisado makes the tag to Ross. Ross springboards as Evers charges at him. He then nails a Mushroom stomp.

STRACHON: Marvellous.

Hayden gets into the ring and runs at Ross, but is taken down with a Lariat. Evers gets up and stumbles back and Ross hooks him in a waistlock before nailing a German Suplex. Hayden gets up and Ross hits him with a German Suplex. Cameron rolls to the outside.

LEGEND: “The” Ross Walker has exploded into action.

STRACHON: And listen to the fans, Legend.

LEGEND: He’s the Most Hated Man in Wrestling no more.

Evers gets up and Ross kicks him in the stomach and hooks both of his arms. Camisado dives through the ropes with a Suicide Dive, but Hayden moves out of the way. The referee goes to check on Camisado, who appears to be knocked out.

LEGEND: Oh my God! He crashed and burned with that one.

STRACHON: And that’s exactly why they call it the Suicide Dive.

With the distraction, Cameron gets into the ring. Ross is about to hit the Depth Charge, but Cameron grabs him from behind in the Contraception. Evers smiles and climbs to the top rope.

STRACHON: I like the looks of this.

Hayden then nails the Birth Control, before sliding out of the ring, allowing the referee back in. Ross slowly begins to get to his feet. At which point, Evers nails the Permanent Midnight. He covers. ...1 ...2 ...3.

CHARLES: The winners of the match ...Cameron Hayden and Kyle Evers!

LEGEND: Cameron Hayden was not the legal man.

STRACHON: Legal or not, they won.

LEGEND: Needless to say, it was a great match.

Suddenly, the Twins enter the arena, standing on the stage as the crowd begin to cheer. They raise their titles into the air, staring at the four men. The scene fades to a commercial break.

[FWF]

LEGEND: Welcome back to Rampage.

STRACHON: Fans, we have been told that FWF owner, Chris Sharpe has an important message regarding Hotter than Hell tonight.

LEGEND: FantasyWrestling.2ya.com reports that it’s a huge announcement about the main event.

STRACHON: And let us remind you that Hotter than Hell will be coming to you live from Manchester, England on Saturday 30th August 2008.

LEGEND: Tune into Stampede TV for a night you don’t wanna miss.

STRACHON: Already announced as you heard earlier is the triple threat tag team match for the FWF Tag Team Championships. And if it’s anything like the match we just saw, you’d be stupid not to tune in.

LEGEND: And we have just received word that the Hardcore Championship will be on the line in a Hardcore Battle Royal.

"Over the Hills and Far Away" blasts out of the sound system. Thunder waits behind the curtain for a while. He then steps out on to the stage, tapping his shoulder three times before pointing up and as he does red and white fireworks go off. As he makes his way down the ramp to the ring he taps the hands of the fans. He then rolls in the ring. He leaps up on to the second turn buckle in the left top corner and stretches his arms out in a cross. Thunder climbs down and walks to the right bottom corner and does the same.

CHARLES: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...weighing in at 325 pounds ...Thunder!

A pink light surrounds the arena as “Simply the Best” by Tina Turner plays. After a while, Mark Briggs hops out with a grin on his face as the crowd boo. He adjusts his collar and gestures towards the entrance. The chorus kicks in and Benny enters. White lights flash among the pink as the two begin to stroll down the ramp. Briggs gets into the ring. Benny waits a while before leaping onto the apron. He then springboards and lands on one knee before shooting to his feet and throwing his fist into the air.

CHARLES: And his opponent, accompanied by Mark Briggs ...from Hollywood: the Capital of the World ...weighing in at 236 pounds ...he is the FWF Hollywood Champion ...“Super” Benny Starr!

LEGEND: Well, the “Hollywood” champion has some tough competition tonight.

STRACHON: Thunder might eat him.

LEGEND: I think Thunder is the largest opponent Benny’s ever had... he’s almost one hundred pounds heavier.

The bell sounds. The two lock up and Thunder pushes Benny back. He shakes it off and the two lock up again. This time, Thunder pushes Benny into the corner. They get up and lock up once more. Thunder now pushes Benny down to the mat and the crowd begin to cheer.

LEGEND: I think it’s safe to say we know who’s the stronger man.

STRACHON: Shut it.

Benny gets up, looking angry. He looks out at the crowd that mock him. He then taunts, spinning around before shooting his fist into the air, causing boos. Benny then quickly turns and runs at Thunder, only for Thunder to lift him up and slam him to the mat with a spinebuster.

LEGEND: That one shook the ring!

Benny rolls to the outside of the ring where Briggs begins to massage his shoulders. Thunder gets out and begins to follow. Benny gets back into the ring and as Thunder is sliding in, Benny hits him with a knee drop.

STRACHON: And that’s how you do it.

Benny begins to climb to the top rope as Thunder gets up. Benny jumps off, connecting with a Double Axe-handle, but Thunder remains on his feet, rocking. Benny then grabs him from behind and takes him down with a Russian Legsweep.

STRACHON: Like a lumberjack.

Benny covers. ...1 ...2. Thunder powers out. As Thunder is getting up, Benny immediately goes to work on him, stomping away, but Thunder still manages to get to his feet. Benny bounces off the ropes and goes for a Lariat, connecting, but unable to move the big man.

LEGEND: He’s still on his feet.

Benny bounces off the ropes and hits another Lariat, but Thunder remains standing. He bounces off the ropes and goes for a third, but Thunder ducks and Benny hits the referee. Benny turns around and Thunder kicks him in the stomach. He then nails the Tequila Bomb. He covers, but the referee is down.

LEGEND: ...1 ...2 ...3. This match should be over.

Thunder begins to check on the referee, who slowly begins to get up. At which point, Thunder turns, going to cover again, but Benny is on his feet. Benny nails the Super Strike.

STRACHON: Yes!

LEGEND: Oh, the Super Strike... and when the referee wasn’t looking.

Benny looks down at his opponent and instead of covering, he begins to head to the top rope. To make sure Thunder is out, Benny leaps off, connecting with the Picture Perfect Elbow. He covers. ...1 ...2 ...3.

CHARLES: The winner of the match ...the FWF Hollywood Champion ...“Super” Benny Starr!

STRACHON: He did it. He overcame the odds!

LEGEND: Please be quiet.

STRACHON: That’s why he’s the highest paid Warrior in FWF.

LEGEND: Well, we’re gonna have to take a short break. Don’t go anywhere!

[FWF]

The scene opens inside the office of FWF owner Chris Sharp. He sits down at his desk, writing on paper. He holds the paper up and stares at it, smiling. Suddenly, Benny Starr bursts into the office.

STARR: Sharp!

SHARP: Benny. What can I do for you?

STARR: Am I defending my belt at Hotter than Hell?

SHARP: I don’t think so. We already have more than enough matches.

Benny slams his fists on the table.

STARR: How long have we been friends now?

SHARP: I dunno. Two, maybe three years.

STARR: Right. I’ve always been there for you. I helped you build Sharp Shooter Wrestling. I was your top star.

SHARP: What are you getting at?

STARR: Give me Prozac!

Sharp looks down at the papers on his desk. He then looks back up at Benny, smiling.

SHARP: Alright, at Hotter than Hell it will be “Super” Benny Starr versus Prozac for the FWF Hollywood Championship!

The scene cuts back into the arena. Stood in the ring is Harvey Cabral, who waits.

LEGEND: Ladies and gentlemen, we are back on Rampage and it looks as though we have another match announced.

CHARLES: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Currently in the ring ...Harvey Cabral! And his opponent...

“I Disappear” by Metallica begins to play as red and orange lights flash. Slowly, James Bohne and Christine Marsh enter the arena, linking. With the crowd booing, the two walk down the ramp and get into the ring. In Christine’s hand is a black rose, which she places in the corner.

CHARLES: Accompanied by James Bohne ...from Glasgow, England ...she is the Highlander from Hell ...Christine Marsh!

Christine and James get into the ring as Harvey waits for the bell. Before the referee signals for it to start, James hits Harvey with the Tornado kick.

LEGEND: Whoah! The Tornado kick. This isn’t even his match.

STRACHON: And it hasn’t started yet.

James then picks Harvey up and raises him into the fireman’s carry. He looks out at the booing crowd. He then nails the Assassination. He shouts at the referee, ordering him to sound for the bell. He does so.

LEGEND: BTS have just dominated this young man, trying to make a name for himself.

STRACHON: I’ve forgotten his name already.

Christine climbs to the top rope and waits for Harvey to get to his feet. In doing so, Christine nails the ScottDog. She covers. ...1 ...2 ...3.

CHARLES: The winner of the match ...Christine Marsh.

Christine grabs the black rose from the corner. She holds it into the air before placing it over Harvey.

STRACHON: Well, James Bohne will be retiring this week on Live-Wire.

LEGEND: It’s about time. He’s been around Christine for too long. He’s gone pure evil.

STRACHON: Pfft.

LEGEND: Well, don’t go anywhere. We have a trophy ceremony coming up.

[FWF]

During the commercial break, a golden canvas has been placed down and the ropes have been replaced with black ones. There is a small podium in which Chris Sharpe stands behind and on a table beside that is the Lost Heroes trophy.

LEGEND: We are back here for the concluding part of MNR.

CHARLES: Ladies and gentlemen ...the Chairman of Fantasy Wrestling Federation ...Chris Sharp!

The fans begin to boo as Sharp lets out an evil grin.

SHARP: Tonight, we are here to honour a man. He is the first and only man to have won Jealousy twice.

STRACHON: I doubt anyone will do that again.

SHARP: He is the original Lost Hero and for that, tonight we award him with the FWF Lost Heroes Trophy, announcing him as the first holder. So, please welcome ...the FWF World Heavyweight Champion ...the Predator!

"You Know You're Right" by Nirvana begins to hit the arena's speakers as the packed crowd roar and rise to their feet. With clear confidence in the style of his walk, The Predator proudly makes his way out from behind the curtain. As he makes his way down the aisle, green and gold fireworks go off behind him, forming the shapes of an eagle and a tiger before he pauses and points behind him when, to the amazement of the crowd, a red, white and blue eagle is formed at the top of the ramp by even more fireworks. Kindly acknowledging the excited crowd, The Predator hops into the ring.

SHARP: Predator... well done.

Sharp outstretches his hand. Reluctantly, Predator shakes it. Sharp then picks up the trophy and hands it to Predator. Predator raises it into the air.

LEGEND: And there we have it. The first ever FWF Lost Heroes Trophy holder.

STRACHON: And there’s no one better for it to go to.

LEGEND: Predator is at the top. I don’t think anyone can stop him.

STRACHON: When was the last time he lost, Legend.

LEGEND: I honestly cannot say.

SHARP: Oh, but, erm... congratulations and everything, but the way I see it... you didn’t win that trophy fairly.

LEGEND: Huh.

SHARP: Everybody saw what happened in the second round. You beat Thor, but how did you do it? By knocking the referee out and using barbed wire.

LEGEND: Well, the referee being knocked out was an accident.

SHARP: The plan was that whoever won that trophy would face you for your belt at Hotter than Hell. But... you won the trophy. However, the man who I feel should have won that belt will be facing you at Hotter than Hell. So... for the World Heavyweight Championship, it will be The Predator versus ...Sah’ta Thor!

STRACHON: WHAT!?

LEGEND: Oh my God! What an announcement. We have our main event.

Blood red strobe lights pulse through the arena as Parasite by Disturbed starts to blare from the speakers.

LEGEND: Well, here he comes.

The music and the pulsing lights cause the crowd to look up in interest. As the opening verse reaches its peak Thor steps from the back wearing a black leather tench coat that has the Empire of Blood skull in gold stitching on the right breast. On the back in maroon letters were the words Empire of Blood. On his hands were a pair of black leather striker gloves. He starts down the ramp towards the ring as he grins widely. On the titantron the Empire of Blood flag waves while Thor slides into the ring and looks up the ramp for a moment.

THOR: Thank you, Sharp. Now, Predator, I have no hard feelings about you beating me. In fact... I would’ve done the same thing if I thought of it first. But seeing how you like to use barbed-wire, let’s make this match interesting.

PREDATOR: What do you propose?

THOR: I propose we remove the ropes from the ring and replace it with barbed wire.

The crowd begin to cheer at the thought of that match. Predator nods slightly in agreement. He then begins to run his hand over the table in which he rests his trophy.

PREDATOR: Not bad. Not bad at all, but, erm... I was thinking something different. Let’s rewind the clock to Hotter than Hell 2006. The main event was Don Lepore versus X-ecutioner for this very title in a tables match. How about we relive that moment?

STRACHON: I like his way of thinking.

LEGEND: It was indeed an incredible match with a truly shocking outcome.

SHARP: How about you both let me decide the match?

As Sharp bellows, the crowd begin to boo. The two Warriors turn to look at him. He rolls out of the ring and begins to walk up the ramp with the evil grin remaining on his face.

SHARP: After all, I am the owner. Now, the original owner was Mike Farrell.

At the mention of his name, a “CMF” chant begins. Predator nods in agreement and appreciated for the former owner.

SHARP: And he used to joke about people trying to make their own matches. Barbed-wire-inferno-hell-in-a-cell match. He promised you that you’d never see that match.

LEGEND: Just the concept of it makes me laugh.

SHARP: Well, Mike Farrell is a liar.

LEGEND: Huh?

STRACHON: Huh?

SHARP: At Hotter than Hell, we will replace the ropes with barbed wire, but there will also be tables. The stipulation is that pinfalls and submissions can only take place after you have put your opponent through a table. But this isn’t any old table... these tables will be set on fire!

LEGEND: Oh my God! Has he lost his mind?

STRACHON: He’s a twisted genius, Legend.

SHARP: I call this match the Devil’s Advocate.

LEGEND: Well, there you have it. The Devil’s Advocate match.

STRACHON: This sounds like the most deadly combination of matches. A barbed-wire-inferno match.

SHARP: Oh, and one other thing. I am NOT Mike Farrell. This match will take place inside HELL IN A CELL!

STRACHON: WHAT!?

LEGEND: OH MY GOD!

STRACHON: I can’t believe it! What an announcement!

LEGEND: It’s the match you thought you’d never see.

STRACHON: And come Hotter than Hell, it’ll be the match you wished you never saw.

LEGEND: I can’t think of anything more brutal. Ladies and gentlemen, this has been Monday Night Rampage. And we’re all out of time.

STRACHON: Goodnight.

The crowd begin to cheer in anticipation as Sharp stands on stage smiling. Thor and Predator turn to face each other. Predator raises his belt in the air and the two stare down as the scene fades to black.