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Tex: What's this?
Cain: I have no idea.
Green pyros erupt from the stage, and Kermit walks out, still in his sharp suit. The fans give him a fairly negative reaction but he ignores it, his chiselled, Italian features remaining perfectly calm.
Cain: Kermit looks ready for a fight...
Banter: In a suit? Maybe if you actually owned some nice clothes, you'd understand how dumb that sounds.
He climbs into the ring and gestures for a microphone as the music dies down. The fans are booing loudly now, but Kermit ignores them as he clears his throat.
"God damn it's good to be back!"
The crowd don't seem impressed and Kermit's face clouds over.
"Glad to see I'm still appreciated around here. A man works hard, takes part in one of the most intense matches on the biggest pay-per-view of the year, recovers from a back injury that would have crippled a lesser man and he gets nothing but disrespect from you lowlifes!"
Tex: Kermit doesn't seem too happy with the reaction he's getting...
Banter: Would you be?
"Fortunately, I'm not here to appease all of you or impress you with pretty words. I don't care what you think of me." He leans on the ropes. "But I do care about what the boys in the back think of me. I've heard some rumours of some nasty talk about me - saying how I was put out of action by a girl."
The crowd are already chanting for Freya.
"At first, I was a bit embarrassed about it too. But I don't have to tell any of you that Freya is...not an ordinary girl..."
Cain: She sure isn't.
Banter: Shut up - he's going to give us some dirt on her!
Kermit pauses. "No...she's not normal at all..." he composes himself, "which is why I think it's time someone finally did what Atomic Welfare, Darkness, Bleeder and - probably after tonight - Inferno couldn't do. I'm going to step into that ring and beat Freya as bad as she beat me, and I'm going to make her bleed and take that belt from her."
Tex: That's a bold claim. He couldn't do it last time - what makes him think he can now?
Banter: Freya got lucky last time.
"See, Freya just got lucky last time..."
Banter: Ha! Told you!
"She was smarter than me, I admit that. She was a little quicker. She took me by surprise, and she didn't hesitate to put me out of action. What kind of woman treats a colleague like that? And, let me just explain, Freya and I..." he waved a hand, as if searching for the words, "...we went through some things before our match..."
Banter: Ooooh...this sounds good!
"I don't want to go into details about it. It's very private."
Banter: Kermit, you dog!
"But needless to say, I expected better from her. I thought I earned her respect. I thought we had a connection. She was supposed to be the
good guy! Figuratively speaking...but I saw first-hand how she treats others. So I want her in the ring! I want my Bleeder Title back!"
Tex: Kermit sounds like a jilted lover. He has revenge in his eyes!
"I've already spoken to Commissioner Stern. My contract has been renewed, and she's kindly given me the opportunity of challenging for any belt I like. I think you can guess whose ass I plan to kick! And when all is said and done, Freya is going to be the one convalescing in a medical facility - and, believe me, it's going to be for a lot longer than..."
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Cain: Hey, that's not Freya!
Kermit frowns at the stage as the fans rise to their feet.
Tex: Darkness isn't even supposed to be here tonight!
Darkness apparently doesn't care about Tex's information as he walks out onto the stage. He's wearing his jacket and black shirt with the faded cross on it, and both of his World Titles are slung over his shoulders.
"Can I help you, champ?"
"That depends," Darkness answers, raising his own microphone to his lips.
"On?"
"On whether you're willing to take on someone your own size."
Kermit laughs. "What is this? Chivalry? From the guy who once tried to..."
Darkness takes a step forward and Kermit holds up his hand.
"I guess you wouldn't want me talking about that would you?"
Darkness says nothing, so Kermit continues talking.
"I wonder why Freya can't speak for herself? Why would she send out hired help? Maybe she's more of a coward than I thought, maybe she's..."
"Shut up. You want a fight? You can have a fight. You can have a fight with
me."
The fans are cheering, and Kermit lifts an eyebrow.
Cain: Is Darkness throwing down the gauntlet here?
Tex: It sure looks like it, though I didn't think Darkness was the type to just start picking fights.
Cain: It's certainly odd behaviour from the champ...
"You really want to fight me, Darkness? What could I possibly have to gain from that?"
"Are you scared?"
Kermit laughs. "Of you? Why would I be?"
"If you don't know, I guess you haven't been paying much attention these past few years."
The crowd is chanting for Darkness now, the two syllables reverberating around the huge open-air arena.
"I came out here to challenge Freya, not you. I don't know or care what's going on between you and her, but if you're speaking for her, I suggest you tell her to get out here and do the talking herself, alright?"
"I'm not talking for her. I'm talking for me. You can posture all you like; act like the wronged party, but if you don't have the balls to..."
"I have the balls to do anything you care to name!" Kermit interrupts, shouting despite himself.
"Then fight me."
"Why? What's in it for me?"
Darkness lifts the belts from his shoulders. "These."
Cain: Whoa! Is Darkness offering Kermit a title shot?
Banter: Does he even have the authority to do that?
Tex: They're his belts. And considering the animosity between he and Stern lately, I doubt he's too concerned with following the rules. He's taking his destiny into his own hands...uh...hand...
Kermit doesn't reply. Just slowly works his jaw, but no words are coming.
"I'll let you think about it. I'm sure you know where to find me," Darkness says, before turning and walking off the stage as his music starts up again. Kermit is left looking after him, wondering if he got more than he bargained for.
Cain: Any speculation as to why Darkness is suddenly offering this seemingly-random challenge to Kermit??
Tex: Well, there is some history there, but it's still very out of character!
Banter: What
ever, Kermit would whoop him anyway. Let's get into a match or something!
Tex: Well our main event is about to start, so for once, Banter, you'll get what you want!
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An absolutely demonic sounding organ begins to play, as all lights in the arena are dimmed. Only one, dark, absolutely crimson spotlight remains on the stage.
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Sammy Eubanks: The following non-title match is scheduled for one fall...introducing first...weighing in at 290 lbs...he is the TCW TRANSCONTINENTAL CHAMPION...INFEEEEEEEEEEERNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
The beginning of 'Raining Blood' plays along with an entrance video filled with mysterious images as the arena goes completely dark. It is not until the music begins to pick up that Inferno finally emerges in the entryway, and raises his arms triumphantly as pillars of flame surround him, and flank him as walks down the ramp. Images of his path of destruction play on the Twistedtron all the while.
Tex: As Sammy says, this match is non-title, but that only goes for the TC title - if Freya is unfortunate enough to bleed in this match, her belt could be on the line too.
Banter: Do you have to remind everyone of that every time she's in a match?
Tex: Well it's always good to reiterate the rules. We wouldn't want people to get confused about the Bleeder Title rules.
<i>Faint white figures paint my sleep
Please don't tell my secrets keep them hidden (you got it, you got it, you got it)
If the words that matter reach your face from floor
Will you be wondering if, or (do I need what is given or honest)
Does it cost me scarring if the words stay true
Even number your nephew (I don't want it, don't want it, don't want it anymore) </i>
An explosion sounds above the entrance ramp, sending golden pyro raining down.
Sammy: And his opponent, on the way to the ring...from Oxford, England...weighing in at 143lbs...she is the TCW BLEEDER CHAMPION...FREEEEEYAAAAAAAA!!!!
<i>And when the answer that you want
Is in the question that you state
Come what may!
Come what may!
And when the answer that you want
Is in the question that you state
Come what may!
Come what may! </i>
Freya walks down the ramp, looking grim and determined.
<i>In a pain that buckles out your knees
Could you stop this if I plead (you got it, you got it, you got it)
So destined I am to walk among the dark
A child in keeping secrets from (will they know what I've done in the after)
In the sought for matter when the words blame you
In a blood red summer I'll give you (I don't want it, don't want it, don't want it) </i>
Freya climbs into the ring and lifts her belt over her head before turning around and facing Inferno. The monster towers over her.
<i>And when the answer that you want
Is in the question that you state
Come what may!
Come what may! </i>
Cain: Freya came incredibly close to becoming the new World Champion at Retribution. Some say she should have won the belts in fact.
Tex: I think three belts is too much for one young lady, but I don't doubt they'd look good on her.
Banter: A female Unified World Champion?! This isn't 2005 you know!
Inferno and Freya square up to one another. The bell sounds and Inferno makes a grab, only for Freya to duck out of the way and bring him down with a dropkick to the knee. Inferno is staggered, and Freya drives a knee into his back, trying to take him down to the mat. He stays on his knees and she goes for a sleeper, but the TC Champion gets to his feet and yanks Freya over his head and down to the mat. He drops a leg and tries for a cover...
One...no, not enough!
Cain: Inferno looks like he's trying to end this one quickly.
Tex: This match must mean a lot to him. I can't say I know much about this strange young man, but he's found himself facing a lot of high-profile opponents early in his career, and now he needs to make his mark.
He whips Freya into the corner and charges in, but she hops up to the turnbuckle and jumps over him. As he turns around, she hits another dropkick and then follows up with a monkey flip out of the corner. Inferno is down and Freya executes a standing moonsault before hooking his leg...
One...
Kickout!
Freya tries to pull Inferno to his feet, but he uses his weight to bring her down to the mat instead and attempts to lock in a cross-armbreaker, but Freya manages to roll out and into the ropes. Inferno drags her out and whips her across the ring, bending down for a back body drop, but Freya hops over his back and pulls him down into a sunset flip...
One...
Tw...no!
Tex: A near fall there.
Banter: I'm so tired of seeing Freya jumping around the ring and winning. I hope Inferno goes to town on her.
Inferno rolls upright and grabs one of Freya's legs. He tries to turn her over and grab the other, but she kicks her way free and kips up before hitting a dropsault that sends Inferno staggering back against the ropes. She backs up and clotheslines the huge man over the top rope.
Cain: This match has already spilled on to the outside!
Inferno struggles up on the outside, but Freya flies into him with a vaulting body press. Inferno is down and Freya heads up to the apron, hurling herself at him as he stands, only to be caught. Inferno charges the ring post with a roar and slams Freya back first into it.
Tex: He nearly broke her in half!
Inferno rolls his opponent into the ring and then goes for a pin...
One...
Two...
No! Freya gets her shoulder up!
Inferno picks her up and lands a release German before stomping her down. He sizes up the young woman for a moment before lifting her roughly and then nearly breaking her in half with a pendulum backbreaker. He goes for another cover...
One...
Tw...not enough!
Inferno flips Freya over and locks one massive arm around her neck, places his knee in the small of her back and then wrenches upwards, subjecting her back to intense strain. Freya tries to claw her way out of his grip, but Inferno is too strong. She reaches for the ropes, but they're nowhere near.
Cain: It looks like Inferno may be targeting Freya's back here.
Tex: Probably a wise strategy.
Freya tries to rock her way free, and, that failing, goes back to clawing at his biceps. Inferno seems to realise something and abruptly releases Freya, letting her slump down to the mat.
Banter: What's he doing?
Cain: I think he may have realised that, if he wants to get the most out of this match, he needs to bust her open and win the Bleeder Title.
Banter: Oh. That's smart.
Inferno mounts Freya and begins to lay in rights and lefts. After deciding she is sufficiently sedated, walks to the corner. He starts to untie the turnbuckle. Freya gets to her feet and Inferno charges, knocking her to the mat with a knee to the temple. Freya holds her forehead as Inferno drags her up by the waist and then drives her into the canvas with an Incinerator Suplex. He lifts her again and then whips her at the exposed turnbuckle, but Freya comes to her senses and leaps up to the top rope, flying off and into Inferno. She lands a crossbody and holds on for the pin...
One...
But Inferno rolls through and covers instead...
One...
Tw...no!
Inferno holds on with the lateral press though and lifts Freya up. He takes a few steps and then hits a thunderous powerslam.
Tex: Freya may be in trouble here...
Cain: Inferno will try to make her bleed if he can, but he might end up crippling her on the way.
He stands slowly and cracks his knuckles as he looks down at Freya. He reaches down and picks her up. He hooks her arms and lifts her into the air, but Freya reverses and drops down to the mat, freeing one arm and twisting the other back around into a hammerlock. She jumps up, grabbing Inferno's jaw and dropping down into the Lungblower. Inferno rolls onto his back, flat out, and Freya pins...
One...
Two...
Thre...no!
Freya only arches one eyebrow at Inferno. She rolls him up to his feet and grabs him in a three-quarter front-facelock before heading for the corner.
Inferno reverses though, turning and grabbing her by the throat as she jumps off the turnbuckle and then driving her into the mat with a huge chokeslam. He covers...
One...
Two...
Thre...no! Freya just manages to roll her shoulder up!
Inferno wastes no time, hauling Freya up and kneeing her in the gut. He reaches out, intending to envelop her small face in one massive hand, but she dodges and brings him down with a drop toehold. Inferno goes face first into the exposed turnbuckle, and Freya rolls him up with a schoolgirl...
One...
Two...
No! Kickout!
Tex: I thought that was it!
Cain: Inferno only just managed to kick out, but it looks like that shot off the steel of the exposed turnbuckle has taken its toll.
Inferno is still down on the mat, and only crawls to his feet slowly. Freya whips him into the corner and he slumps down. She gets her shoulder underneath him and starts to lift him onto the second rope.
Banter: What's she doing?
Tex: Freya may be looking for a big move off the top rope here...
Freya hooks Inferno in position for a superplex, but Inferno recovers in time and knocks her down to the mat with a big right hand. Freya lands hard, and Inferno takes his opportunity. He climbs up to the top rope and measures his target before leaping off with a shooting star press.
Cain: Oh my God!
Tex: Inferno off the top rope with an incredible move!
But there's no one home! Freya rolls out of the way and Inferno crashes face-first into the mat. The impact nearly bounces him back up to his feet and Freya strikes, jumping up onto his back and hitting another Lungblower.
Cain: A second Lungblower! This could be all over!
She pins...
One...
Two...
Three!!!
Tex: Freya wins! What a victory for this young woman, at the apex of an incredible career!
Banter: This is getting ridiculous. Bleeder couldn't beat her, Darkness couldn't beat her - I say we have her face a bear next show.
Freya has her hand raised in victory and breathes heavily as she looks down at the fallen Inferno. She takes her belt and lifts it over her head, giving her fans only a ghost of a smile as she leaves the ring.
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