1st November 2007

[FWF]

STRACHON: Welcome to Live-Wire.

BETHEA: We’re not gonna waste any time tonight, folks. The Clerks are already in the ring.

STRACHON: And I don’t think they’re gonna like their opponents.

BETHEA: They’ll be taking on the team of Lost Heroes... two men who were screwed out of the US Tag Team titles at Bloodthirst.

JENKINS: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Currently in the ring ...the team of Dan Kicks and Randy Graves ...the Clerks!

"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.

JENKINS: And their opponents ...first, from the Eyrie, England ...The Predator!

Suddenly, the lights go off. Then, a dark, red light surrounds the arena as “All My Life” by Foo Fighters blares over the P.A system. After a moment, Dan Taylor enters the arena to a huge ovation, attired in his black, leather jacket and red, tinted glasses. He begins to walk down the ramp, but comes to a halt halfway. He drops to his knees as a range of fireworks explode from the titantron. They finish and Dan stands. He strolls up the black, metal ring steps and ascends the turnbuckle from the outside. He raises his arms as a “DDT” chant begins. He then drops down to the canvas and removes his leather jacket and glasses, tossing them to the outside.

JENKINS: And his partner, from Manchester, England ...weighing in at 245 pounds ...Dan “Dragon” Taylor!

BETHEA: I spoke to Dan earlier today and he told me, and I quote... somebody is gonna pay.

JENKINS: And they are ...the Lost Heroes!

The bell sounds and Dan starts things off with Randy. Dan stands, jogging on the spot with a stern look on his face. Randy charges at him, but Dan nails a hiptoss. Randy gets up and Dan knocks him down with a high knee. He gets up again and runs at Dan, but Dan counters, lifting Randy up and slamming him to the mat with a spinebuster. He keeps hold of Randy’s legs.

STRACHON: I think he’s going for it, Bethea.

BETHEA: I’ve been here before.

Dan interlocks his own legs with Randy’s and turns him over, locking in the Sharpshooter. Kicks gets into the ring to try and break it up, but Predator comes in and cuts him off with the Wing Attack. Randy taps out.

JENKINS: The winners of the match ...Dan “Dragon” Taylor and The Predator ...the Lost Heroes!

BETHEA: Another win from the Lost Heroes.

Predator gets out of the ring and looks under it. He takes out a lead pipe and brings it in. Kicks gets in the ring to try and help his partner. He looks at Predator. He then turns around to see Dan standing in his way. He turns back to Predator who nails him across the head with the pipe.

BETHEA: My God! They really are angry.

STRACHON: I don’t blame ‘em though.

BETHEA: If it wasn’t for Pain, they’d be tag champs.

Predator continues to hit Kicks over the head with the pipe as he lies on the floor. Predator picks Kicks up and throws him over the top rope and to the outside. Dan follows him and picks him up. He then Irish-whips him into the steel ring steps.

BETHEA: The Clerks are victims of circumstance here. I’m glad I wasn’t booked against these guys.

With Kicks knocked out, Dan picks up the loosened ring steps and slides them into the ring before getting in himself. He picks Randy up and hooks his head. He then nails the Impaler DDT onto the ring steps.

BETHEA: Ashes to ashes... dust to dust... the Clerks are dead... in God we trust.

Referees and EMTs rush down the ramp, sheltering over Randy and Kicks. Dan and Predator leave the arena. The Medics bring out stretchers and take the Clerks to the back.

STRACHON: Well, I know who I’m never gonna piss off.

BETHEA: The Clerks didn’t get one bit of offense ub that match.

STRACHON: Well, their careers are over, but for one man, his career is just beginning.

BETHEA: Since debuting at Collision, “Super” Benny Star has been undefeated.

STRACHON: Don’t forget, he’s had a win over Iron Man champion, Matt Knox.

BETHEA: At Bloodthirst, he beat Eric “Hard Rock” Stuart, and tonight... Eric gets his rematch.

Eric comes out from behind the stage holding his guitar and playing along to “Mesmerize” by SOAD. At a high point in the song, fireworks go off all around the stage. Taking off the guitar, Eric walks down to the ring, pointing to some of the fans in the crowd, playing to the fans. Placing the guitar near the commentators’ desk, he slides under the ropes and goes to each turnbuckle, throwing up the horns to the crowd. Finding a fan holding up a sign supporting him, he throws them his "Rock On" hat.

JENKINS: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...weighing in at 210 pounds ...Eric “Hard Rock” Stuart!

A hot pink light surrounds the arena as "Livin' On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi blares over the P.A. system. After a moment, Benny Star jogs out on stage, wearing a pair of pink trunks. He begins to walk down the ramp, talking about himself, ignoring the fans. He jumps up onto the apron. Grabbing onto the top rope, he springboards and lands on the canvas on one knee where he raises his arms. With the crowd booing, the music fades and the lights restore to normal.


JENKINS: And his opponent ...from Hollywood, the capital of the world ...weighing in at 235 pounds ...“Super” Benny Star!

The referee begins to check Eric for weapons, etc. He then moves over and checks Star. At which point, Eric gets in his face. With the referee checking Star’s boots, Benny takes the opportunity to nail Eric with the Super Strike.

BETHEA: Oh, come on!

STRACHON: Super Strike! This match is gonna be over before it starts.

BETHEA: Not only is that closed fist illegal, but the match hasn’t even started yet.

The referee looks puzzled. Benny orders him to sound the bell, and he does so. Benny then ascends the turnbuckle. He dives off, connecting with the Picture Perfect Elbow Drop, straight into the cover. ...1 ...2 ...3.

JENKINS: The winner of the match ...“Super” Benny Star!

STRACHON: I told you this guy is one to watch.

BETHEA: Next week on Live-Wire, Benny will challenge Matt Knox again ...this time, the Iron Man title is on the line.

STRACHON: He’s beat the Raven before and he’ll do it again.

BETHEA: And Matt Knox will be in action in our main event tonight, against James Bohne, returning to Live-Wire.

STRACHON: But coming up next... a guy who’s going to drag King of Kings down even more.

BETHEA: You gonna screw King out of this match too, Sam?

STRACHON: I don’t think I’m going to have to. Have you see his opponent?

BETHEA: The seven foot tall Jason Tombs has been trampling through wrestlers... will the same happen to King of Kings?

STRACHON: Yes.

BETHEA: I was talking to the fans.

STRACHON: Oh.

BETHEA: We’ll find out.

STRACHON: Right after this commercial break.

[FWF]

STRACHON: Welcome back to Live-Wire.

The arena goes black except for a blue light on the top of the arena by the entrance as "Black Sheep" by Saliva plays. Just before entrance there is smoke from the floor as KOK enters and walks through it and walks down to the ring. He climbs into the ring using the steps and once in the ring removes the sunglasses and the coat.

JENKINS: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...from Derby, England ...weighing in at 260 pounds ...the King of Kings!

STRACHON: Boo! Hiss!

As the music plays and the chicas jump to their feet and scream, The Icon appears on the stage, as sparks shoot from the stage and rain majestically over El Rey De Mexico. Jason Tombs steps forth in his sunglasses, and Mexican style bandanna and hooded sleeveless cloak, as the women sway and the men swear. Donning his pure white boots and skin tight shorts, he makes his decent to the ring.

JENKINS: And his opponent ...from Los Angeles, California ...weighing in at 350 pounds ...Jason Tombs!

STRACHON: Woo! Yay!

BETHEA: Knock it off.

The bell sounds and King stares at Tombs, who laughs. Tombs stands still, looking at the smaller man in front of him. King bounces off the ropes and comes back with a clothesline, but Jason doesn’t budge.

STRACHON: You’re gonna have to do more than that.

BETHEA: King of Kings is a huge guy... but he looks like a dwarf compared to the Icon.

STRACHON: They prefer to be called little people.

BETHEA: Since when did you care?

STRACHON: My mother is a little person.

King bounces off the ropes again and hits a clothesline, but Jason doesn’t move. King bounces off the ropes for a third time. Jason tries to cut him off with a big boot, but King ducks it. King then comes back with a High Knee, knocking Tombs back into the corner.

BETHEA: That rocked him.

King charges at Tombs, hitting him with a Stinger Splash. King moves out of the corner. He then runs at Tombs again and connects with another Stinger Splash. Tombs comes out of the corner and King kicks him in the stomach before both of Jason’s arms.

BETHEA: Are we gonna see the Pedigree?

Jason counters by lifting King into the air. He then rams King back into the corner before throwing him to the mat with an Alabama Slam. Tombs then nails an Elbow Drop, going straight into the cover. ...1 ...2. King kicks out.

STRACHON: King, you’ll stay down if you know what’s good for you.

King slowly begins to get to his feet and Tombs grabs him. He then hits a headbutt, knocking King back against the ropes. Kings stumbles forward and Tombs takes him over with a hiptoss.

BETHEA: King was named FWF Wrestler of the Month in the first edition of FWF Magazine... and he’s just being manhandled by this monster.

STRACHON: Wrestler of the month? He’s a loser. He lost to Pain.

BETHEA: King of Kings would be World Heavyweight Champion if it wasn’t for you. How does that make you feel?

STRACHON: Proud.

Tombs begins to pick King up, but King punches Jason in the stomach. KOK then punches Tombs in the chest before a final right hand to Jason’s face. KOK bounces off the ropes. When he comes back, he is cut off by a Big Boot from Jason.

STRACHON: The move that took out Calaz at Bloodthirst.

As King gets up, Jason lifts him into the fireman’s carry position. He then nails a Samoan Drop before covering. ...1 ...2 ...King kicks out. Tombs picks him up and signals for the Dethroner before hooking KOK’s head.

BETHEA: Will the King be Dethroned?

STRACHON: With any luck.

Tombs lifts King up into the air in a suplex position. He is about to hit the Dethroner, but King manages to reach the turnbuckle with his legs. Now sat on the turnbuckle, he begins to hit Tombs with a range of shots, forcing him to release his grip and stumbles away from the corner.

BETHEA: This could be the opening he’s been looking for.

Tombs turns around and KOK jumps off the second rope with a clothesline, but Jason stays on his feet, rocking slightly. King bounces off the ropes and comes back with a High Knee. Jason stumbles back into the ropes. He comes back and King manages to lift him in the air and slam him to the mat with a spinebuster.

BETHEA: Spinebuster!

STRACHON: What the hell? How did he do that!?

BETHEA: King of Kings has finally taken the big man off his feet.

King makes the cover. ...1 ...2. Tombs kicks out. As Jason is getting up, KOK bounces off the ropes. He comes back, but Jason grabs him by the neck with two hands. He lifts him up and drops him to the canvas with a choke bomb.

BETHEA: Ouch.

Jason then bounces off the ropes and comes back with a leg drop. He covers. ...1 ...2 ...King kicks out. Jason looks to be getting angry as King slowly begins to crawl to his feet. Jason hooks his head again.

BETHEA: Try as he might, Jason Tombs can’t keep King down.

STRACHON: He will after this Dethroner.

Jason lifts King up for the Dethroner, but KOK counters, driving Tombs’ head into the canvas with a DDT.

BETHEA: DDT!

Tombs gets to his feet and King runs at him with a clothesline, knocking him back slightly. Tombs then runs at KOK with a Big Boot, but King ducks and Tombs’ leg goes over the top rope, forcing the rope into Tombs’ penis.

STRACHON: No!

BETHEA: Jason Tombs has just low-blown himself.

With Tombs stuck, KOK takes advantage of the opportunity, KOK heads to the top rope as a “King of Kings” chant starts. He jumps off, connecting with a clothesline which knocks Tombs to the outside.

BETHEA: The Icon has crashed in front of us.

King gets out of the ring as Tombs gets up. King grabs Jason’s head and rams it into the steel ring post. He then slams it against the commentator’s table before rolling Tombs onto it. The referee begins to count the two out of the ring. ...1. ...2.

STRACHON: This doesn’t look good.

BETHEA: King is determined to keep his opponent down.

King gets onto the table too and pulls Tombs to his feet. ...3 ...4. He then hooks both of Tombs’ arms. He is able to hit the Pedigree, when all of a sudden “Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns N’ Roses plays.

BETHEA: What the?

STRACHON: You know who that music belongs to, Beast. The World Heavyweight Champion, Pain.

KOK lets go and looks out at the titantron. Pain does not come out. However, the distraction allows Tombs to pick KOK up into a vertical suplex position. He then nails the Dethroner through the announcer’s table. ...5 ...6.

BETHEA: OH MY GOD!

STRACHON: Jesus Christ! King of Kings is knocked out in front of me... and I love it.

BETHEA: Pain has just screwed over the King of Kings, once again.

Jason gets up. He gets back into the ring and raises his arms. ...7 ...8 ...9 ...10. The bell sounds.

JENKINS: The winner of the match as a result of a count out ...Jason Tombs!

STRACHON: Yes! What a great victory.

BETHEA: And what a great match... right up until the ending.

STRACHON: This man is a monster.

BETHEA: We’re gonna have to get some help for King. In the meantime, we’re gonna take a commercial break.

STRACHON: Don’t go anywhere... James Bohne versus Matt Knox ...right after this.

[FWF]

Coming back from the commercial break, the scene opens in the office of DOA Mark Briggs. Mark is sat down in his chair at his desk, and standing in front of him is King of Kings with taped ribs.

KING: Briggs, make the match and make it now.

DOA BRIGGS: Y’know something? I got a phone call on Monday night from Joe Stall saying the ratings are gonna be through the roof for the Round Robin Challenge on MNR?

KING: So?

DOA BRIGGS : If he thinks Rampage has the edge, he’s wrong. Next week, we have Matt Knox versus Benny Star for the Iron Man title.

KING: And?

DOA BRIGGS: And in our main event ...we have Pain ...going one on one with the King of Kings.

KING: Thank you.

DOA BRIGGS: For the World Heavyweight Championship!

KING: You won’t regret this.

King’s face lights up and a smile forms. The cheers from the crowd can be heard as King heads for the door. The camera follows King into the hallway where he walks until he reaches a door reading “Lost Heroes”. He knocks on the door and opens, walking into the room to show Predator and Dan Taylor.

DRAGON: Hey, King. How’s it going?

KING: Not bad, mate.

DRAGON: What can we do for you?

KING: I’ve just come from Briggs’ office and next week on Live-Wire... I get my World title rematch against Pain.

PREDATOR: Kick his ass.

KING: Don’t worry, I will. But you both saw what happened last time. What I’m saying is... I don’t want anyone to get involved. Will you come to the ring with me... just to make sure there’s no interference?

Dan and Predator look at each other. By the eye contact, it is clear they are on the same page. They turn back to King.

DRAGON: Sure, thing.

KING: Great.

King holds out his hand and Dan shakes it. Predator does the same thing and King exits. There is another knock on the door and this time, Matt Knox comes in.

DRAGON: Jesus Christ, we’re popular today.

PREDATOR: I’m going getting a drink.

Predator stands eyes up Knox. He then leaves the room, leaving Dan and Knox alone.

DRAGON: Good to see you.

RAVEN: I saw your match tonight. Pretty impressive.

DRAGON: Thank you.

RAVEN: Lost Heroes have been unstoppable. Undefeated... for now.

DRAGON: What’s that supposed to mean?

RAVEN: Oh, nothing. I just wouldn’t be surprised if a new team was formed and they became unstoppable.

DRAGON: Huh? Not you and Spiva? Where is he anyway? I haven’t seen him since his three losses to me in a row.

RAVEN: Who says it’s Spiva? Well, I gotta go. It’s time for my match. I’ll see you soon, my friend.

DRAGON: Yeah, take care.

Knox goes out of the room. Dan shakes his head in confusion as the scene switches back into the arena, ready for the final match of the night.

STRACHON: We are back on Live-Wire and what was that about?

BETHEA: I don’t know, but you heard the announcement. Next week on Live-Wire, it will be King of Kings taking on Pain for the World Heavyweight Championship.

STRACHON: And just like Bloodthirst, I’m going to make sure that King doesn’t become champion.

BETHEA: The Lost Heroes will be at ringside to prevent any interference, Sam.

STRACHON: Regardless... it is now time ...for our MAAAAAAAAIN EVENT!

"Stricken" by Disturbed blares over the P.A. system as James comes out through the curtain with loads of blue fireworks exploding from the stage. He raises his fist in the air as a chorus of boos is heard. He makes his way down the ramp as a mix of blue and green pyro goes off with each step he takes. He then slides in the middle of the ring. Once he stands up he raises his fist in the air and aqua coloured pyro shoots out from each turnbuckle as the boos from the crowd become deafening.

JENKINS: The following match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...now residing in the Caribbean ...weighing in at 265 pounds ...James Bohne.

The opening to Amon Amarth's "Cry of the Black Birds" rings out, and the houselights siut off completely. A slight mist begins to pour down from the rafters, the fans scream in anticipation, then the lights turn back on, in a dim blue. A fog rises around the entrance ramp, and Matthew "The Raven" Knox steps out onto the entrance ramp. He runs from side, to the other, screaming out to the fans. He then makes his way liesurely down the ramp, slapping some hands, when he gets in the ring, he jumps onto the second rope, and raises one hand in the air to the fans, the mist stops, and the lights come up as he gets off the ropes. He then takes off his trench coat, tosses it to the outside and leans against a turnbuckle.

JENKINS: And his opponent ...from Monterey, California ...weighing in at 237 pounds ...he is the FWF Iron Man champion ...Matthew “The Raven” Knox!

The bell sounds and the two men stare down in the middle of the ring. A “Let’s go, Raven” chant starts. James kicks Knox and Knox returns it. James hits Knox with a European Uppercut and Knox hits one back. James hits another uppercut and Knox stumbles back a bit. Then, from out of nowhere, Knox nails a standing enziguri, knocking James out of the ring.

BETHEA: What a move!

Knox quickly jumps up onto the turnbuckle. James turns around and Knox dives to the outside with a diving lariat. He grabs James and picks him up. He rolls him into the ring before climbing in himself.

STRACHON: And you can’t forget the rivalry between these two.

BETHEA: Absolutely. A great feud that started on MNR has spilled over to Live-Wire.

STRACHON: Until James destroys the Raven.

BETHEA: Of course, Matt Knox is one of the fans’ favourites... James Bohne... well... isn’t.

Knox picks James up, but James pokes him in the eye. James goes for a right hand, but Knox ducks. The two men then begin to constantly exchange blows.

STRACHON: These men hate each other, Bethea.

They continue to hit each other, ignoring the referee that tries to separate them. The referee has no choice, but to call for the bell.

JENKINS: The referee has declared this match a no contest.

They carry on fighting until finally, James low blows Knox. Suddenly, Dan Taylor and the Predator begin to run down the ramp. As James is about to hit the Greatest Kick, he spots them and flees.

BETHEA: The Lost Heroes have made the save!

STRACHON: Good thing too... James Bohne would’ve destroyed Knox.

BETHEA: The fallout from this will come next week.

STRACHON: Until then... I’ve been Sam Strachon here with Ernest “The Beast” Bethea. Goodnight!