15th September 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 live from Stoke-on-Trent, England.

LEGEND: I am Johnny Legend here with Sam Strachon, and at Hotter Than Hell, the DDT Kid returned.

STRACHON: The challenge was made to Pain for next month and at Collision, we will see Team UK versus Team USA.

LEGEND: And the Dragon will be in action tonight, Sam; his opponent... the World Heavyweight Champion, the Predator.

CHARLES: The following match scheduled is for the Fantasy Wrestling Federation Hollywood Championship, to be wrestled over a duration of five six-minute rounds. Two falls, two submissions or a knockout will decide the winner. When the bell rings, the man in charge is referee Mike Watts.

The lights dim slightly. Then a red light surrounds the entrance on stage as “Fight Like This” by Decyfer down hits the P.A system. A moment later Prozac walks quickly out onto stage to a roaring crowd of chants and cheers. He is dressed in his wrestling bottoms and boots and a black Meds T-shirt. He stands on stage for a moment with a huge smile on his face as he looks over the crowd and taking in the cheers. He then beats his chest with both hands and yells. He begins walking down the ramp slapping hands with as many fans as he can. He climbs the stairs and enters the ring going between the ropes. He goes to a corner and climbs to the second turnbuckle and yells and beats his chest again with both hands. He then jumps down and goes to the middle of the right and looks around the arena. He takes off his shirt and throws it into the crowd. He then pumps up the crowd waving his hands for them to get louder. He then throws both arms up and faces each direction posing for the crowd

CHARLES: Introducing first ...from Cornwall, New York ...Prozac!

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, from Hollywood, the Capital of the World ...accompanied by Mark Briggs and weighing in at 246 pounds ...he is the FWF Hollywood Champion ...”Super” Benny Starr!

STRACHON: This is a heated rematch from Hotter Than Hell ...pun intended.

The two men stare down in the middle of the ring. The referee tries to separate them, but Benny hits Prozac with a forearm smash. Prozac hits Benny with a right hand. A brawl breaks out.

STRACHON: This match hasn’t even started yet!

LEGEND: That’s the pure hatred that these men have for each other. As long as these two remain in FWF, there’ll be no peace.

They continue to fight as various referees run down the ramp to split them up, pushing them in opposite corners. Suddenly, “Gold” by Spandau Ballet plays and Chris Sharp enters the arena with a microphone in hand.

SHARP: Hold it right there!

LEGEND: Well, here comes the owner of FWF. Maybe he can sort things out.

SHARP: I have had enough of this. Every Monday Night Rampage and every Live-Wire since Jealousy, you two have been going at it like animals. I’m not gonna take it anymore.

STRACHON: Put them in a barbed-wire-hell-in-a-cell-inferno!

SHARP: It appears that this town isn’t big enough for both of you. With that said, you two will face off tonight, but I’m gonna add a stipulation. The loser... will be fired!

LEGEND: What!?

STRACHON: It looks like Prozac’s out of FWF.

SHARP: Now ring the bell.

Sharp heads backstage, followed by all referees, but one, Mike Watts. The bell sounds and the two Warriors charge at each other, exchanging forearms until Benny eventually kicks Prozac in the gut and hooks his head before taking him over with a snap suplex, going straight into the cover. ...1. Prozac kicks out.

LEGEND: Benny going for a quick win.

As Prozac’s getting up, Benny grabs him by the head. He then slams it against the turnbuckle. He goes to Irish-whip Prozac, but Prozac counters and sends Benny into the opposite corner. Benny stumbles out and Prozac kicks him in the stomach before hooking his head and taking him over with a swinging neckbreaker.

LEGEND: That’s one.

Keeping hold of his head and with the crowd cheering, Prozac lifts Starr up to his feet, enabling him to hit a second neckbreaker, keeping hold still. He picks Benny up again and begins to turn him round for the third neckbreaker, but Benny spins to face Prozac’s back.

STRACHON: Let’s go, Benny...

He then lifts Prozac up for a back suplex, but Prozac lands on his feet and bounces off the ropes. Benny turns around and Prozac nails a jumping forearm shot, knocking Benny off his feet. He rolls to the outside.

LEGEND: Well, it appears that Prozac has the edge in this match so far, Sam.

STRACHON: Benny has been undefeated since Jealousy, Legend. Can you remember the last time Prozac won a match?

Briggs massages Benny’s shoulders as the referee begins to count. ...1 ...2 ...3. Prozac follows Benny out of the ring and the referee starts counting again. ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4. Benny begins to move away, circling the ring with Prozac following. ....5 ...6 ...7 ...8. The pace quickens and the two begin to run. ...9 ...10 ...11 ...12.

STRACHON: They better get in the ring by twenty or their both out of the job.

Benny gets back into the ring. Prozac slides under the bottom rope, but as he does, Benny immediately hits him with an elbow drop. He gets up and hits another elbow drop, before doing the same. He then spins around on one leg before shooting his fist into the air as the audience boo as the bell sounds.

LEGEND: Benny Starr, taunting the crowd.

CHARLES: Seconds away, Round 2.

The bell sounds again. The two men go to lock up, but Starr knees Prozac in the gut. Benny grabs his arm and applies a wristlock before sending him into the turnbuckle. He then charges at Prozac, jumping up with a Double Knee and grabbing Prozac’s head in mid-air, dragging him to the mat with a headlock takedown.

LEGEND: Innovative lucha libre move by the champion.

With Prozac’s shoulders down, Watts begins to count. ...1 ...2. Prozac lifts his arm into the air. He then begins to get up to his feet. He elbows Benny in the stomach a few times, forcing him to lose his grip. With that, Prozac bounces off the ropes, but when he comes back, Benny takes him down with a Big Boot.

LEGEND: He almost beheaded the former Heavyweight World Champion.

STRACHON: If the drugs don’t kill him, Benny Starr will.

Prozac slowly begins to get to his feet. Benny lifts him up and drops him with a Bodyslam. He then bounces off the ropes and comes back, connecting with a leg drop, going straight into the cover. ...1 ...2 ...Prozac kicks out.

STRACHON: FWF’s only Superstar is in full control.

Benny picks Prozac up and sends him into the corner. He tries to hit another double knee, but Prozac moves and Benny hits the turnbuckle. He stumbles out and Prozac kicks him in the stomach. He tries to get Benny in the PDDT position, but as he does so, Benny grabs Prozac’s arm.

STRACHON: Fuji-Starr-a time!

Benny tries to take Prozac down with the Fuji-Starr-a Armbar, but Prozac rolls out. Benny goes for a lariat, but Prozac ducks. Prozac then charges at Benny, but Benny ducks slightly, lifting Prozac up and over the top rope with a back body drop, but Prozac lands on the apron.

LEGEND: Back and forth action here. If Prozac would’ve landed on the floor, Benny would have a public warning.

Benny turns around and from the outside, Prozac hits him with a right hand. Benny reaches back, going for a right hand, which hits the referee. Mike covers his face with his hands and Benny connects with the Super Strike, forcing Prozac to fall to the floor below.

LEGEND: The Super Strike! And the referee didn’t see it.

Watts begins to count. ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4 ...5. Benny counts in sync with him, smiling as the crowd boo. ...6 ...7 ...8 ...9 ...10.

LEGEND: Come on, Prozac, you can do it.

STRACHON: We’re supposed to be impartial.

LEGEND: Hypocrite.

Prozac begins to move, slowly trying to get up. ...11 ...12 ...13 ...14 ...15. Prozac gets to his feet, stumbling slightly. ...16 ...17 ...18. He tries to climb into the ring, but is unable to do so. ...19 ...20. The bell sounds and Briggs grabs Benny’s title, bringing it into the ring.

CHARLES: The winner of the match via countout ...and still FWF Hollywood Champion ...”Super” Benny Starr!

LEGEND: Prozac lost!

STRACHON: Benny won!

Briggs raises Benny’s arm as the crowd boo. The two then get out of the ring and make their way up the ramp, heading backstage. Prozac slowly gets into the ring. He stands up and looks around.

LEGEND: Well, it appears that Prozac is no longer a member of the FWF roster.

Prozac looks out at the crowd. A slow clap starts, and after a moment, the whole audience begin to clap, showing their appreciation.

LEGEND: It was almost two years ago that Prozac came to FWF. He’s a former FWF Tag Team Champion, UK Champion and Heavyweight World Champion.

STRACHON: It’s no use dwelling on the past.

LEGEND: Goodbye, Prozac.

[FWF]

A bike engine can be heard revving and “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses plays.

STRACHON: Here comes [the] Pain.

LEGEND: Back in his home country.

To a huge ovation, Pain rides out on his motorcycle. He rides down the stage and circles the ring. He then gets off and begins to walk up the ring steps, reaching out and slapping a few hands before he does. He then gets into the ring where he is handed a microphone.

CHARLES: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome ...Pain!

PAIN: First thing’s first. It’s great to be back in America!

With that, the crowd begin to cheer. A “USA” chant begins and Pain stands in the middle of the ring, nodding along with them. Eventually, he signals for them to quiet down and they do.

PAIN: Now, as you know, next month is Collision: USA vs UK, hosted as always by FWF. And I will be leading my army of American athletes against the British bitches captained by Dan “Dragon” Taylor.

LEGEND: This is one you don’t wanna miss.

PAIN: But tonight, we are in America! I want you all to stand. Get on your feet for the national anthem.

STRACHON: Oh, God.

The crowd begin to stand as “America, the Beautiful” plays. Many stand with their hands over their hearts and the American flag drops down over the titantron.

STRACHON: I think I’m going to be sick.

LEGEND: There’s nothing wrong with a little patriotism.

STRACHON: Look around, Legend. Half of the audience are in tears. That’s not patriotism... that’s gayness.

The music continues and some people salute the flag. All of a sudden, the music cuts off. Pain tries to talk, but the microphone doesn’t appear to be working.

STRACHON: It’s a miracle.

LEGEND: Well, folks, if you can still hear me, we seem to be having some technical difficulties and...

Suddenly, the bottom of the flag sets on fire.

LEGEND: My God, no!

STRACHON: I’m loving this.

LEGEND: I bet you are, you no good piece of scum.

The fire spreads and the entire flag is engulfed by the flames until there’s nothing left. Then, the Union Jack falls down to replace is at “God Save the Queen” by Sex Pistols begins to play.

LEGEND: What the...?

STRACHON: That’s the music of the British Uprising, the legendary BWF Tag Team. It can’t be.

With the crowd booing, Dan “Dragon” Taylor and “The” Ross Walker walk out on the stage, smiling.

STRACHON: It is them!

LEGEND: I can’t believe this. The Master of Psychology is living up to his name.

DRAGON: Well, then... I hate to crash this party, but I came out here with an announcement. A long time ago, there was a company called Brutality Wrestling Federation. This was the birth place of many FWF Warriors, such as Camisado. I was there, and you were there, Pain.

LEGEND: We shared a lot of talent with BWF.

DRAGON: And like many companies before and after that, FWF drove it into the ground, eliminating the competition. But before that happened, there was a tag team consisting of two wrestlers from the UK. The purpose of this team was to prove to America who the better country was.

STRACHON: And they did.

DRAGON: This team consisted of myself and the man stood beside me. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but don’t get me wrong, I still think Ross here is a cunt.

STRACHON: Hmm...

DRAGON: But I also know that he’s one of the most talented individuals to come out of England and would be a great representative to our country. Which is why I’m naming “The” Ross Walker as the first member of Team UK at Collision.

Pain remains in the ring, looking at the duo with his hands on his hips. Dan smiles, heavily before bringing the microphone up to his lips again.

DRAGON: I can feel an uprising...

He then passes the microphone over to Ross.

WALKER: A British Uprising!

With British Uprising and Pain staring at each other from a distance, the scene fades to a commercial break.

[FWF]

STRACHON: We're back, and we have one hell of a match for you.

LEGEND: One of the Hardcore Battle Royal runners up against the former Hardcore Champion.

STRACHON: Can either of them send a message to the winner of this Thursday's Live-Wire match when Jade Evans defends the Hardcore Title against Oswald Brodd.

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

"Reach out and touch Faith!" The echoes of the original evening Star send the crowd into a frenzy. They search for him as he might be anywhere in the arena. The big release screams out of the people as the man jumps out onto the stage...the crowd's blast huge and defining. He struts down the ramp reaching his arms out for the lusting fans to touch and sides into the ring.

CHARLES: ...from Dover, Ohio ...weighing in at 229 pounds ...Blake Archer!

How Could I Just Kill A Man by Rage Against the Machine plays spout of flame burst from the entrance ramp. Harvey slowly makes his way out and walks down to the ring wearing only simple black wrestling turnks. He stops at the steel ring steps and glares at the crowd with his mangled face as fire shoots out of the four ring posts. He climbs into the ring and stands in the center in silence as he waits for the bell to ring.

CHARLES: And his opponent ...from Carlisle, England ...'The Taipen' Harvey Cabral!

Harvey and Blake lock up in the middle of the ring. Blake tries to push Harvey toward the turnbuckle, but Harvey quickly lifts Blake up and slams him face first into the ground. Harvey maintains the hold and pulls Blake back up to his feet so he can hit him with a suplex. Blake tries to force Harvey away, but Harvey lifts him into another suplex. This time Harvey lets go and allows Blake to stagger to his feet before nailing him with a brutal spinebuster.

LEGEND: What a dominating performance by Harvey Cabral thus far. He sure seems angry.

STRACHON: I can’t blame him. If I was that ugly, I’d be angry too.

LEGEND: I’m not gonna go there.

STRACHON: What are you trying to say?

Harvey lifts Blake off the ground and hits him with a flapjack. He grabs one of Blake’s knees and drives it into the mat. He then watches as Blake tries to get to his feet before hit Blake in the knees with a dropkick. Blake still tries to struggle to his feet and this time Harvey hits him with a bulldog. Harvey helps Blake to his feet and then hits him with a Northern Lights suplex. He covers. ...1 …2. Harvey gets off of Blake and instead chooses to kick him in the ribs.

STRACHON: I think Harvey’s just toying with him now.

LEGEND: Either way, things aren’t looking good for Blake Archer.

Harvey pulls Blake by the hair and drags him toward the turnbuckle. He pulls him to his feet and then throws Blake shoulder first into the steel turnbuckle. Harvey slowly climbs onto the ring apron and grabs Blake’s arm. He jumps off and wrenches Blake’s arm around the turnbuckle. He repeats this twice more before sliding back into the ring and rolling Blake up. ...1 …2. he releases. This time he grabs Archer by the face and slams him back into the mat.

LEGEND: Harvey remains in control .

STRACHON: And he doesn’t look like he’ll be giving it up anytime soon.

Harvey lifts Blake up and effortlessly tosses him over the top ropes before jumping over and hitting Blake with a leg drop. He picks Blake up and hits him with a suplex. ...1. He follows up by picking Blake up and then hitting him with a spear, driving his ribs into the barricade before nailing him with a DDT. ...2 …3. He lifts Blake back to his feet and irish whips his limp body into the steel ring steps. ...4. He kicks Blake in the head and laughs before picking him up and rolling him into the ring. ...5 ...6. He climbs in after him and lifts Blake into another suplex.

LEGEND: This match is getting ugly.

STRACHON: It was ugly from the start.

Harvey kicks Blake in his bruised ribs and urges him to get up. Blake struggles but manages to make it to his feet. He tries to take a swing at Harvey, but Harvey ducks it and hits him with a spear. The spear just so happens to also connect with the referee who hits his head on the mat as he goes down.

STRACHON: The ref is out.

LEGEND: These moments are never good.

Harvey smiles and slides out of the ring. He walks toward the announcers’ table and picks up a steel chair. He climbs back into the ring with it and watches as Blake climbs to his feet. He then brings the chair crashing down on Blake’s head, drawing blood. Blake collapses to the floor and Harvey continues to smash the chair against Blake’s ribcage until the referee begins to climb to his feet. He then tosses the chair out of the ring.

STRACHON: Harvey smash!

Harvey lifts and hits Blake with a devastating powerbomb before locking him in a sleeper hold. Blake tries to fight out of it with what little strength he has left, but Harvey increases the pressure and Blake begins to fade. The referee lifts Blake’s arm and drops it. ...1. He lifts it again. ...2. He goes to lift it a third time, but this time Harvey lifts Blake into a standing position and hits him with the Amnesiaplex. He covers. ...1 …2 …3.

CHARLES: Here is your winner ...Harvey Cabral!

STRACHON: And it one of the most dominating performances in recent memory, Harvey Cabral has won this match.

LEGEND: Thank God it’s over.

STRACHON: I don’t think Harvey’s done just yet.

Harvey slides out of the ring, and he looks under the ring for a moment before pulling out a table. He slides the table into the ring before climbing back in. He lifts an unconscious Blake Archer up and tosses him up against the turnbuckle. He carefully sets up the table near the turnbuckle before turning his attention back to Archer. He climbs the turnbuckle and pulls Blake up with him. He then nails Blake with a Amnesiaplex through the table.

LEGEND: And with that final act of devastation, I think Harvey Cabral has just sent a very powerful message to his enemies in the lockeroom. They better watch out.

STRACHON: We’ll be right back after this.

[FWF]

LEGEND: Welcome back to MNR. At Hotter Than Hell, the Predator defended his World Heavyweight Championship against Sah’ta Thor in the first ever Devil’s Advocate Match.

STRACHON: Both men are broken and bruised.

LEGEND: But The Predator is still in action tonight.

STRACHON: Painkillers at the ready, his opponent is FWF’s oldest Warrior and Predator’s best friend, Dan “Dragonâ” Taylor.

LEGEND: They’ve been rivals and partners, and here they go again.

STRACHON: It is now time ...for our MAAAAAAAAAAAIN EVENT!

A dark, red light surrounds the arena as “All My Life” by Foo Fighters plays. When the music kicks in, Dan Taylor casually walks out with a leather jacket and red, tinted sunglasses. He begins to walk down the ramp, but stops half way. He drops down to his knees as fireworks shoot from the titantron. They finish and Dan stands. He walks up the ring steps and ascends the turnbuckle from the outside, raising his arms to a mixed reaction from the audience.

CHARLES: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...from Manchester, England ...weighing in at 245 pounds ...he is the Master of Psychology ...the DDT K.I.D. ...Dan “Dragon” Taylor!

"You Know You're Right" by Nirvana begins to hit the arena's speakers as the packed crowd roar and rise to their feet. All of a sudden, the song fizzles out and is quickly replaced by "Unbreakble" by Bon Jovi. The arena lights go out and green and gold lights flicker on and off before a spotlight focuses on the stage. A figure emerges from behind the curtain as the crowd cheer louder. A focused Predator makes his way out, heading straight to the ring, slapping a couple of fans' hands along the aisle. He slides into the ring before climbing a turnbuckle tensing up. He steps down and removes his leather jacket and chain.

CHARLES: And his opponent, from the Eyrie, England ...weighing in at 246 pounds ...he is the FWF Lost Heroes Trophy Holder and the FWF World Heavyweight Champion ...The Predator!

The bell sounds and the two men shake hands before circling the ring. They lock up and Dan quickly takes Predator into a standing armbar before spinning out with a wristlock. Predator circles under his arm, grabbing Dan’s and getting him into a wristlock. Dan rolls through and hits Predator with an armdrag.

LEGEND: Quick armdrag by the Master of Psychology, taking his opponent by surprise.

The two stand and Dan smiles. Predator claps, slowly and they circle again. They go to lock up, but Dan circling around Predator, getting him in a waistlock. Predator grabs Dan’s arm and counters, spinning behind him and applying a hammerlock.

LEGEND: Hammerlock applied.

From this position, Dan hooks his left leg around Predator’s and spins out, taking Predator down with a drop-toe-hold. From here, Dan jumps over and grabs Predator in a facelock. Predator spins out with a wristlock on the mat. He grabs Dan’s arm and tries to lock in the Fujiwara Armbar, but Dan rolls out.

LEGEND: That could’ve been it.

STRACHON: Two of the greatest technical wrestlers showing us how it’s done.

This time, Predator smiles and Dan claps. They shake hands and circle the ring once more. They go to lock up, but Dan knees Predator in the gut. He then hooks his head and takes him over with a Snap Suplex, going straight into the cover. ...1 ...Predator kicks out.

LEGEND: And the Dragon is in control.

Dan grabs Predator’s arm and picks him up, getting him in a wristlock before sending him into the corner. Dan then charges at him, hitting a double knee. Predator stumbles out and Dan lifts him up before dropping him on his knee with a backbreaker. He covers. ...1 ...2. Predator kicks out.

LEGEND: Dan seems to have no ring rust here.

STRACHON: But Predator is still aching from his match with Thor.

Predator begins to get up and Dan lifts him into the fireman’s carry position. He is about to hit the Dragon Slam, but Predator rolls off his shoulders, grabbing Dan in a waistlock. He hits a German Suplex, keeping hold. He then begins to pick Dan up. He nails a second German Suplex.

LEGEND: Vintage Predator.

STRACHON: Ew, you sound like Michael Cole.

He picks Dan up again. He tries to hit a third, but Dan blocks it with his legs. He then quickly circles around Predator, grabbing him in a waistlock and immediately hitting a release German Suplex. Predator gets up and runs at Dan, but Dan hits a hiptoss. He then bounces off the ropes and comes back with a falling headbutt.

STRACHON: Vintage Dan.

LEGEND: Hmm...

He covers. ...1 ...2. Predator kicks out. Dan picks him up and hooks him for the Impaler DDT. Predator avoids the move, pushing Dan back into the corner. Predator charges at Dan with the Wing Attack, but Dan ducks and hooks Predator in a reverse facelock. He nail hits an Inverted DDT.

LEGEND: The DDT Kid is living up to his name.

Dan looks around. He then gets out on the apron and is about to ascend the turnbuckle, but Predator gets up and grabs him from the inside, hooking his head. Predator takes Dan over with a suplex, but Dan lands on his feet. He goes for a neckbreaker, but Predator counters, grabbing Dan’s arm and hooking his head.

STRACHON: Armbreaker-Stunner coming up.

Dan pushes Predator forward into the ropes. He then grabs him in a waistlock. He’s about to his the German Suplex, but Predator circles around him and hits one of his own. Dan begins to get up and Predator grabs him in a headlock. He then nails the Predatordog.

STRACHON: Predatordog!

He covers. ...1 ...2. Dan kicks out. Predator begins to wind up his arm as the crowd cheer. Dan slowly begins to get to his feet and Predator bounces off the ropes. He goes for the Wing Attack, but Dan ducks. Predator turns around and Dan lifts him into the fireman’s carry. Suddenly, Pain begins to run down the ramp.

STRACHON: It’s Pain!

Dan drops Predator and Pain slides into the ring. He goes for THE Superkick, but Dan avoids it, rolling out of the ring. Pain watches him. He turns round and Predator charges at Pain, hitting him with the Wing Attack.

LEGEND: He hit Pain!

Dan smiles and gets back in the ring. He shakes Predator’s hand.

STRACHON: I think Dan’s found his second team mate.

LEGEND: I think you’re right, Sam.

STRACHON: And I think we’re out of time.

LEGEND: Ladies and gentlemen, that’s all we have time for tonight. Join Bethea and TB this Thursday for the follow up on this... on Live-Wire.

STRACHON: Goodnight!