10th July 2008

[FWF]

The official Jealousy 5 theme tune “Face Down” by the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus begins to play. It then cuts off as the L-W music, “Sparkle and Shine” by Econoline Crush plays, signalling the start of the show.

BETHEA: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the return of Live-Wire.

BRIGGS: It’s also a return of other things too, Beast. “The” Ross Walker, Trent Brown, Anthony Douglas ...these men are back in FWF.

BETHEA: I am Ernest “The Beast” Bethea joined tonight by TB, Tom Briggs.

BRIGGS: And I can predict the future, Beast. I predict that tonight’s edition of Live-Wire goes down as the best episode in its two and a half year history.

BETHEA: FWF CEO Chris Sharp made his first appearance on FWF television this Monday on Rampage, firing the former Commissioner, Joe Stall.

BRIGGS: But before Joe left, he made a match for tonight. In a round one Jealousy tournament match, James Bohne will face his girlfriend and tag team partner, Christine Marsh.

BETHEA: And in our main event, The Predator makes his fourth title defence since Genesis as he faces Prozac. A World title match will be on Live-Wire!

BRIGGS: And speaking of title matches, we have one coming up to start the show.

JENKINS: The following First Round Jealousy Tournament match is scheduled for one fall and is for the Fantasy Wrestling Federation Hardcore Championship. Introducing first...

Defy You begins as the video shows Anthony Douglas entering numerous events as the words are about to kick in to the song. Anthony Douglas steps out onto the stage as he steps out with his title on his shoulder he runs around at pace, title over his shoulder he runs over to one side of the stage, and looks into the crowd beating his title the fans boo, as he turns away and does it to the otherside too. Lisa Jones follows from behind as Anthony moves back to the middle and raises his title at the same time he does that the pyros go off behind him as he begins to walk down to the ramp. Anthony Douglas holds Lisa around the waist as they continue to be booed by the fans.

JENKINS: ... the challenger. Accompanied by Lisa Jones ...from Los Angeles, California ...weighing in at 210 pounds...

The lights flicker a blue and yellow as he makes his way to the ring steps he runs up them as Lisa Jones walks up them, Anthony moves to the middle and looks into the crowd again as the crowd boo he sits on the middle rope, and pulls the top one open as Lisa moves into the ring, he passes Lisa the belt as he goes through the middle rope and takes the belt back off Lisa as he climbs the turnbuckle and raises his title, pointing to himself, so the fans know that he is number one.
JENKINS: ... "The Innovator"...Anthony Douglas!

BRIGGS: Oh my! He's back! The former champion's back!

BETHEA: And these fans still remember him.

BRIGGS: They also still hate him, which is odd as I think he's quite good.

BETHEA: Let's see how good he is when he challenges for the Hardcore Title.

JENKINS: And his opponent...

"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...

JENKINS: ...from Dover, Ohio ...weighing in at 235 pounds ...he is the FWF Hardcore Champion ...Blake Archer!

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. Douglas immediately stamps on Blake.

BETHEA: Douglas going right for the champion. He really wants this title or he really wants to go to Jealousy.

BRIGGS: Why would he want either? He's a former Heavyweight Champion!

Douglas immediately kicks Blake in the groin before the bell rings. As soon as it rings, Douglas hits the Defiance Driver on Blake and covers. ...1 ...2 ...3. The bell sounds.

JENKINS: The winner of the match, and through to the second round of Jealousy ...and the new FWF Hardcore Champion ..."The Innovator" Anthony Douglas!

The referee hands Douglas his new title. He holds it up high as the crowd boo him loudly.

BRIGGS: What a return for The Innovator. He just beat Blake Archer to not only go through to the next round of Jealousy, but to end Archer's 4-month Hardcore Title reign.

BETHEA: Not without cheating, though.

BRIGGS: It was a hardcore match anyway. There are no rules.

The scene switches with Chris Knite, standing in front of the Jealousy logo with a microphone in his hand and a grin on his face.

KNITE: Ladies and gentlemen, it is I... “The Saviour” Chris Knite. My guest at this time is the man who destroyed Matthew Knox on MNR ...the new UK champion, “Super” Benny Starr.

The camera slowly zooms out to show Starr stood with his belt wrapped around his waist. Stood beside him is David Calaz, with his leg in a cast and crutches to keep himself up.

KNITE: First of all, Benny, let me say what an honour it is to be stood beside you.

BENNY: Yes, it is an honour because tonight is a night of returns. It’s the return of Live-Wire, Jealousy, FWF and... finally... I have returned to being a champion.

KNITE: We have received words from the doctors that at the hands of the Super Strike, Matt Knox won’t be here tonight. In fact, you hit him so hard that he won’t be back for a very long time. How does that make you feel?

BENNY: I am “Super” Benny Starr... and the extra “R” is for “Relieved”. I am finally free of the bird keeping me from what’s rightfully mine.

KNITE: So, the long rivalry is finally over after eight months, on and off. So what’s next for Mr. Hollywood?

BENNY: It’s simple, Chris. Matt Knox was praised as being the best Warrior of this generation. But, now I’ve beaten him twice in singles action... both times for two different titles. I’ve beaten the best, which makes me better than the best. So next week, the Jealousy tournament continues and on that night, I will join the ranks of the Warriors to win before me as I am named the FWF Lost Heroes Trophy Holder.

BETHEA: Welcome back to Live-Wire.

“I Disappear” by Metallica plays as dark orange and red lights flash. Moments later, Christine makes her way out. She stands on the stage, scowling before walking down the ramp and getting into the ring.

JENKINS: The following Round 1 Jealousy tournament match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first ...from Glasgow, Scotland ...she is the Highlander from Hell ...Christine Marsh!

“Nothing, But a Good Time” plays and James enters the arena. He then walks down the ramp and climbs into the ring.

JENKINS: And her opponent ...

The bell sounds and the couple stare at each other. James points down at the canvas and Christine lies down. James smiles as he slowly covers her with the crowd booing. ...1 ...2 ...Christine kicks out.

BRIGGS: She kicked out!

BETHEA: Looks like the Highlander from Hell wants to win Jealousy just as much as James does.

Christine and James get up and stare down in the middle of the ring. Christine nods in anticipation before James slaps her across the face. She smiles and the two begin to circle the ring. They go to lock up, but Christine dropkicks James to his knee.

BRIGGS: Mr. and Mrs. Smith: eat your heart out.

She bounces off the ropes and when she comes back, James lifts her up for a sidewalk slam, but Christine counters with a hurricanrana, throwing James neck first into the second rope. She hits the ropes again. This time, she nails the 619.

BETHEA: Fast display of action by Christine.

James gets up and Christine springboards. As she is about to hit James, Bohne connects with the Tornado Kick.

BETHEA: The superkick... right in the face of his girlfriend.

BRIGGS: Lolz!

James begins to unfasten one of the turnbuckle pads. He then picks Christine up and tries to Irish-whip her into it, but she stops herself. James runs at her, but she crawls between his legs and James almost hits the exposed steel, but blocks himself.

BRIGGS: Smarter than he looks.

From behind, Christine dropkicks James right into the corner. He stumbles back and Christine rolls him up, hooking the ropes. ...1 ...2. The referee notices Christine is holding the ropes and tells her to break the ropes. She stands up and begins to argue.

BETHEA: I don’t think she’s happy about that, TB. It looked like she had the win.

When she turns around, James has made it to his feet and he lifts Christine into the fireman’s carry. He is about to hit the Assassination, but Marsh counters, hooking James’ head and bringing him over the top rope. The two fall to the outside.

BETHEA: Nice counter, but one of them has to get back into the ring.

...1 ...2 ...3. Both Warriors get to their feet. James grabs Christine and hits her with a European Uppercut, forcing her to fall back. ...4 ...5 ...6. James apologises and the two hug. With the crowd booing heavily, they kiss.

BRIGGS: I think James is giving her an option: Either a broken heart or a broken nose.

...7 ...8 ...9. James smiles and grabs Christine by the face, pushing her down to the floor. He then slides into the ring. ...10.

JENKINS: The winner of the match ...and advancing into round 2 of the Jealousy tournament ...James Bohne!

BETHEA: Well, he cheapshotted his own girlfriend.

BRIGGS: She would’ve done the same if she thought of it first.

James raises his arms and gets out of the ring. He grabs Christine, but she pushes him away. The two begin to walk up the ramp with James apologising. They make it backstage.

BETHEA: Well, TB, it looks like there’s trouble in paradise.

BRIGGS: And trouble is what’s in store in our next match.

BETHEA: It’s a battle of the returnees as “The” Ross Walker takes on Trent Brown. Don’t go away.

[FWF]

BETHEA: Welcome back to Live-Wire.

BRIGGS: Y’know something, Beast, I have a copy of the Jealousy brackets and I have to tell you, things are looking great.

BETHEA: Sixteen people will turn to eight after tonight. Two people will be going to the pay-per-view, live on Stampede TV on Saturday 19th July 2008.

BRIGGS: Absolutely... “Super” Benny Starr, King of Kings, Sah’ta Thor... all these and more will be battling it out for the Lost Heroes Trophy.

BETHEA: And speaking of Lost Heroes, at Jealousy III, I became the first inductee into the FWF Hall of Fame. Next week, I will be making the fifth induction.

BRIGGS: Pain!

BETHEA: Pain made a patriotic appearance on MNR this week, thanking America.

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, signaling 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.

JENKINS: The following round 1 Jealousy tournament match scheduled is for one fall. Introducing first, from Newcastle, England ...“The” Ross Walker!

WALKER: Before we start, let me get something off my chest. It is an outrage that “The” Ross Walker makes his triumphant return ...on Live-Wire.

BRIGGS: I resent that.

WALKER: It’s also an outrage that my opponent is Trent Brown.

There is a small cheer at the mention of Trent’s name.

WALKER: I mean, if that’s the best they can throw at me, then I might have well just stayed at home. But fear not, because I am back. I’m still charismatic... I’m still incredibly gifted... I’m still amazingly handsome...

BETHEA: Give me a break.

WALKER: And I’m still...

Ross pauses. A smug grin hits his face as he looks round at the booing audience. He holds the microphone up to his mouth again.

WALKER:...Better than you!

He drops the microphone and “Line in the Sand” by Motorhead plays. Trent Brown enters the arena. With the crowd cheering, he walks down the ramp, slapping a few hands before getting into the ring.

BRIGGS: Well, here we go.

The bell sounds and the two Warriors lock up, with Ross quickly kneeing Trent in the gut. He hooks Trent’s head and takes him over with a snap suplex before covering. ...1. Trent kicks out.

BETHEA: Ross Walker taking an early lead.

BRIGGS: Ross has been out of action for some time now, Beast. Do you think the break has paid off?

Ross picks Trent up and Irish-whips him. He then nails a hiptoss before bounces off the ropes and coming back with a quick legdrop. He covers again. ...1 ...Trent kicks out.

BETHEA: Well, he doesn’t seem to be showing any ring rust.

Ross picks him up again and sends him into the corner. He then charges at him with a lariat, but Trent moves out of the way and Ross hits the turnbuckle. He stumbles out of the corner and Trent begins to hit him with some right hands.

BRIGGS: This is Trent’s shot!

Trent bounces off the ropes, but when he comes back he is cut off by Ross, who connects with a leg lariat. Trent slowly gets up and Ross quickly hooks his arms and nails a Tiger Suplex.

BRIGGS: Nice move.

BETHEA: The last time we saw Trent Brown was a few months ago when he challenged Predator for the World Heavyweight Championship.

BRIGGS: Of course Predator won and he will be defending that belt again in our main event.

As Trent is getting up, Ross grabs his arm and spins under, getting Brown in a wristlock. He then takes Trent down with a lariat, but keeping hold of the arm, he locks in the Koji Clutch.

BRIGGS: Koji Clutch!

BETHEA: So many great men have tapped out to this... will Trent join that list?

Trent frantically begins to drag himself over to one side of the ring. He reaches the ropes with his foot and the referee orders Ross to break. Ross tightens the hold. ...1 ...2 ...3 ...4. Ross breaks the submission.

BRIGGS: When you get a five count, you might as well utilise the full five seconds.

Trent slowly begins to get up and Ross smiles. He kicks Brown in the stomach and hooks both of his arms. He is about to hit the Depth Charge, but Trent counters with a big back body drop.

BRIGGS: He countered!

Ross gets up and Trent knocks him back down with a clothesline. He gets up again and Trent nails another clothesline. Once more, Ross gets to his feet. Trent goes for a clothesline, but Ross counters, lifting him up into a flapjack and dropping him neck first on the top rope.

BRIGGS: Great use of the ropes.

BETHEA: Illegal use, more like.

Trent stumbles out, holding his neck and Ross kicks him in the stomach and hooks his arms again. This time, he manages to execute the Depth Charge. He covers. ...1 ...2 ...3.

JENKINS: The winner of the match and advancing into round 2 of the Jealousy tournament ...“The” Ross Walker!

Trent lies on the canvas holding his neck as he begins to cough. Ross smiles and grabs a microphone.

WALKER: I am and forever will be ...Better than you!

BRIGGS: He’s cool and all, but he really needs a new catchphrase.

BETHEA: Well, folks, there is only one match left from the first round of Jealousy 5.

BRIGGS: But it’s not just any first round match, Beast.

BETHEA: Absolutely not... the World Heavyweight Championship is on the line... right after this!

[FWF]

BETHEA: We are back here on Live-Wire.

BRIGGS: Main event time. World title on the line...

JENKINS: The following match scheduled is for one fall and is for the Fantasy Wrestling Federation World Heavyweight Championship! Introducing first...

[Prozac's Entrance: You surprised?]

JENKINS: ...from Cornwall, New York ...weighing in at 235 pounds ...Prozac!

[Predator's Entrance: Will someone put these in for me? Please.]

JENKINS: And his opponent, from the Eyrie, England ...weighing in at 267 pounds ...he is the FWF World Heavyweight Champion ...the Predator!

The bell sounds and the two men lock up. Predator quickly takes Prozac into a standing armbar before spinning under into a wristlock. Prozac rolls through, but when he reaches his feet, Predator trips his legs and covers. ...1. Prozac kicks out.

BETHEA: Tried to put him away early.

Prozac gets up. He then holds his arm in the air, trying to get a test of strength. Predator chuckles and accepts. He overpowers Prozac and takes him down into a bridging position. Prozac uses all of his strength to pull himself from off the ground, but as he does, Predator sweeps his legs again and covers. ...1. Prozac kicks out.

BETHEA: Quick pinfalls by the Predator.

They get up again. They go to lock up, but Prozac circles around Predator, getting him in a reverse waistlock. From here, Predator counters, taking Prozac down with a snapmare before going for the cover. ...1. Prozac kicks out.

BRIGGS: I think Prozac’s outmatched.

BETHEA: You’ll often find Predator starting his matches with a great display of technical wrestling, but it doesn’t last.

Prozac quickly gets up and slaps Predator.

BETHEA: I think Prozac’s getting a little agitated.

BRIGGS: It’s all those drugs.

Predator smiles. Prozac goes for a right hand, but Predator blocks it before hitting one of his own, knocking Prozac to the mat. Prozac gets up in the corner and Predator charges at him, hitting a splash. When Prozac stumbles up, Predator lifts him up and drops him to the mat with a sidewalk slam.

BRIGGS: Listen to this crowd, Beast!

BETHEA: A great deal of respect and appreciation from the audience here.

Predator begins to wind up his arm as Prozac slowly gets to his feet. He goes for the Wing Attack, but Prozac ducks. He then dropkicks Predator to his knee and hooks his head before nailing a neckbreaker.

BETHEA: There’s one. I think he’s going for the triple.

Keeping hold of Predator’s head, Prozac lifts him to his feet. He then nails another neckbreaker. He picks Predator up again. He spins Predator round for a third neckbreaker, but Predator counters, lifting Prozac into the air before executing a back suplex.

BETHEA: Beautiful counter by the World Heavyweight Champion in his fourth title defence.

Predator picks Prozac up and bangs his head against the top turnbuckle. He then Irish-whips Prozac into the opposite corner. Prozac stumbles out and Predator kicks him in the stomach and gets him in a headlock. He then nails the Predatordog.

BETHEA: Predatordog! This could be it.

Predator covers. ...1 ...2. Prozac kicks out. Predator begins to circle him, occasionally stomping him. He then picks Prozac up and raises him into the air, immediately dropping him with a bodyslam. He then bounces off the ropes and comes back with a legdrop, straight into the cover. ...1 ...2. Prozac kicks out.

BETHEA: What will it take to keep Prozac down?

BRIGGS: Gimme a minute and I’ll go get my gun.

Prozac gets up with his back to Predator. At this point, Predator goes to lock in the Preysnatcher, but Prozac slips down onto his back and kicks Predator in the head, forcing him to stumble back.

BETHEA: If there was ever and opportunity for Prozac to shine in this match, this is it.

Prozac quickly gets up and bounces off the ropes. He comes back with a running, jumping forearm. The two get up again and Predator goes for the Wing Attack. Prozac ducks and comes back with another jumping forearm. Predator slowly gets up and Prozac kicks him in the stomach before hooking his head.

BETHEA: PDDT, coming up.

Prozac is about to hit the PDDT, but Predator grabs his left arm and spins under it, countering. From here, he reaches Prozac’s head in a cutter position and nails the Armbreaker-Stunner. Keeping hold of the arm, Predator locks in the Fujiwara Armbar.

BRIGGS: Armbar locked in.

BETHEA: And after the Armbreaker-Stunner: a move that so many have fallen to in the past.

Prozac frantically reaches out for the ropes, but is too far away. Predator wrenches back on the arm until Prozac has no option, but to tap out.

JENKINS: The winner of the match and advancing into round two of the Jealousy tournament ...and still FWF World Heavyweight Champion ...The Predator!

BETHEA: There is just no stopping this man.

BRIGGS: I bet most of the locker room are envious.

BETHEA: Briggs... envy is for the weak.

BRIGGS: The Predator has retained his belt.

BETHEA: Seemingly in this stage of his career, he is at the top. He won that title at Genesis V and has kept it for four months since. And now he reaches the second round of the Jealousy tournament.

BRIGGS: Don’t forget, Beast... he’s won it before.

BETHEA: Will he be the first man in history to win Jealousy twice? And will the original Lost Hero become the first FWF Lost Heroes Trophy holder?

BRIGGS: We’ll find out at FWF Jealousy 5.

BETHEA: Absolutely. Join us then, fans. This is not a night you want to miss.