Civil War - 30 April 2019

[Joshua Samson, ESQ]

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Crumb: WELCOME EVERYONE TO CIVIL WAR!!

“This Is The New Shit” by Marilyn Manson blares as the show pans about the capacity crowd of about thousand or so people. Signs, banners, and posters are sprinkled throughout the crowd such as “WHATEVER HAPPENED TO MINX?!”, “I CHALLENGE PETA TO A STEEL CAGE MATCH!!”, and “ALEXIS KIRKLAND WILL YOU MARRY ME?!”

Nelson: We are live from the Iconic Arena!

The camera cuts to ringside, behind a table with the Civil War logo is a tuxedo wear Patrick Nelson, Todd Crumb, and evening gown dressed Rose.

Nelson: Ladies and gentlemen, we surely do have an action packed show here for you tonight at our second supershow of the year! From the beginning until the end, I can guarantee that you will NOT be disappointed by what the Icons of Iconic Professional Wrestling put out here tonight!

Crumb: Anything can happen here tonight and I have a feeling that some of the feuds that have been going on won’t be ending tonight. Question still remains… who reversed the suspension of Stasi Herveaux?!

Rose: There’s nobody higher than Joshua Samson and he’s the one that slapped her with said suspension. We deserve answers!

Nelson: In our very first match, which also happens to be our largest match of the evening, FOURTEEN of the best that that Iconic Professional Wrestling has to offer… with a few new Icons sprinkled in for good measure, will compete in an over the top battle royale. The winner is going to be walking out with a future shot at the Iconic Professional Wrestling Heavyweight Championship!

Crumb: I have a sneaking suspicion that this will quite possibly turn into a mess of things because of the level of bad blood between some of these Icons is… well there’s a lot let’s just say that.

Rose: Oh that’s going to do nothing but make it more interesting for those of us watching. I’m quite intrigued on if this ongoing animosity between the likes of Johanna Krieger and Stasi Herveaux is going to come into play… and if Bliss is going to want some retribution on Hunter Rowe for all the PETA nonsense she’s had to deal with?

Nelson: Speaking of Hunter Rowe, after his actions two Chaos shows ago that saw Bliss and Dominic Nunnely covered in a red liquid he said was pig’s blood or something, we are finally able to see what he is like in the ring.

Crumb: He talks a very big game and he even got into it at one point with Stasi Herveaux on Twitter and I can only hope he performs better in the ring instead of running from a fight like he did on social media.

Rose: He didn’t run… it just wasn’t worth his time to argue with someone as trivial as Stasi. Though his mantra is a lot like Xstatic’s and we all saw what happened with him… he left IPW. Hopefully this one doesn’t end up in the same kind of predicament.

Nelson: After picking up her first win last week against Mr. Boneshaker, Eliza Dresden is poised and ready to keep that win streak alive and what better way is there for her to do it than winning the battle royale here tonight.

Crumb: She’s going to have to fight with everything she’s got, same with everyone in this match, because this isn’t going to be easy. There’s a huge prize on the line in this match and everyone is going to be fighting for it. Eliza’s a bit of a… oh I’m not quite sure how to put it.

Rose: Flibbertigibbet… Eliza Dresden is the pure definition of a flibbertigibbet. She’s going to need to get things together. That Dickie Watson sure did a number on her in their debut match a couple weeks ago.

Nelson: I will be the first one to admit, Dickie Watson has been pretty impressive each time he has stepped foot into the ring. I have a feeling that he is going to be showing us even more of what he can do here tonight.

Crumb: Most certainly he has to be one of the favorites after two straight victories on Chaos but he’s also got one hell of a mountain ahead of him. This isn’t going to be like any of the other matches he’s been in previously.

Rose: I don’t know his history, but he’s been complaining about his nickname but pfft… I don’t care. Let’s just sit back and see what he can do with more on the line.

Nelson: Last week, Aiden Reynolds teamed up with Watson and together the two of them were victorious. Do you think that at some point tonight they will team up?

Crumb: Maybe… but this match is every person for themself and so if they are in the match at the same time, any alliance they form will only be momentary. Just curious to see which one would turn on the other should that time come.

Rose: Should… you mean. I want to see more of what this “Australian Wolf” has because we all know a molotov burns bright and fierce for a moment and then poof… it’s gone. But it does cause destruction… yet wolves are highly feared. So we’ll see what happens.

Nelson: Another newcomer we will be seeing in this match is the high flying Ace Sky who replaced Dominic Nunnely after the card was announced. From what I heard Nunnely had a minor injury and has been given the show off.

Crumb: If that is the case, the speediest of recoveries for him! But does anybody know who this Ace Sky guy is. I’m always on the up and up but even I don’t know who he is.

Rose: Well I have three words for him… Thank. You. Next.

Nelson: One person who I know is definitely going to be giving this match his all is Drake Jones. He has not had the best of luck in matches as of late and I think because of that he stands a very good chance of...

Crumb: He hasn’t won a match in three months. I’m sorry but I don’t foresee him winning this match. He’ll make an impact yeah, but I have a feeling that he’s going to end up coming up short like he has been in his last few matches.

Rose: Well he better start turning things around for himself if he wants to keep his job. I still don’t get how he still has a spot on this roster when he’s done nothing but lose since January.

Nelson: One person who has been winning her last few matches is Bliss but it does seem that over the past few weeks, she has been having to deal with the fallout of the actions of one Hunter Rowe. PETA has been on… a trip and she has been the one dealing with it.

Crumb: Well it certainly didn’t seem like Rowe cares and since Bliss was the victim, they probably have their eyes on her.

Rose: It’s all a tad ridiculous if you ask me. Bliss is going to have to forget about all of that and focus on the task that is ahead of her if she wants to be the one who walks out as the winner.

Nelson: Last Chaos, Legion made a triumphant return after a brief break, defeating veteran Silver Kazama pretty soundly. And she was on a tear before she took her leave.

Crumb: She’s most definitely considered a huge threat and anybody who thinks otherwise is out of their right mind. Everyone is going to have to keep a very close eye on her or she’s going to walk out as the winner.

Rose: And considering some of the people are on the top ten list… that would be the definition of an upset even if she’s a strong competitor.

Nelson: Her last opponent is also in this match. Can Silver Kazama show everyone why he is a legend of this business… or are we going to see a repeat of his last match and see him get tossed out?

Crumb: I won’t lie, I think it would be slightly comical if he ends up getting eliminated by Legion. She pinned him last week, so therefore she knows what she has to do to eliminate him as a variable in the equation.

Rose: Like I’ve said before, I’ve known Silver Kazama for quite a period of time and the person I’ve seen since his return to IPW isn’t the same person I’ve come to know.

Nelson: Another person who has not been quite the same as of late is the one and only Micheal Graves. He has not been living up to his “Dark Warrior” moniker as of late, getting soundly defeated in a farce of a match a couple of Chaoses ago.

Crumb: I wouldn’t even call that a match really. Johanna Krieger literally just used him as her own personal whipping boy when he was told to do so if he wanted a shot at the title that he thinks he should have and was taken from him.

Rose: Oh pfft! He’s just mad cause he got suspended and pulled from the match. He is a coward… a desperate coward with no spine!

Nelson: Now Willow Rainn on the other hand, I am kind of liking this new I can do it attitude. Ever since her fellow Dark Karnevil members up and left Iconic Professional Wrestling, she has been pushing along and making quite a name for herself as a singles competitor.

Crumb: Despite a loss to Bliss, Willow sure hasn’t been disappointing in the ring and continues to show the roster, management and fans that she’s a threat even if they don’t think that she is.

Rose: But this match isn’t a singles, tag team… she’s going to have to hoist them up and over the top rope. She might be good at pinning and whatnot, but that isn’t going to help her here tonight.

Nelson: On the other hand, there is the woman called “The German Ruger” Johanna Krieger who has still yet to be undefeated in any form of combat. So if anyone is the favorite going into this match it is her for sure. Is there anyone that can stop her?

Crumb: The only one who has even come close was Stasi Herveaux and Johanna still ended up winning that one. But this is totally different and Johanna isn’t going to have any sort of advantage going into this.

Rose: If anything she’s going into this match with a huge ass target on her back and people are going to be gunning to get her out of the match. Honestly it would be wise for them to team up to get rid of her and then focus on eliminating everyone else.

Nelson: Well I think we all know the biggest person who is going to be gunning to get her out of the match… and that is the Lady Icon who our owner has dubbed a “Russian mail order bride”... Stasi Herveaux.

Crumb: Last week’s match against Johanna, it was the best I’ve seen her… like ever. I want to see her continue that streak and move on to win. She’s one my my favorites in this match.

Rose: But she’s already had two shots at the title and she’s failed both time. So why should she win and go on to get a third?

Nelson: Third time is the charm there, Rose. But nobody can forget about Jessie Roberts. She has defied the odds against her before and I honestly think she is one of my top picks. It would be cool to see an underdog win.

Rose: Sure she’s a fighter, but really… she’s always gotten lucky and whenever she’s been against someone big and bad… she’s failed. I just hope that doesn’t happen here tonight and that she can perform well.

Crumb: We’re just going to have to wait and see what happens. There is a lot that is going to go down in this match and this show.

Nelson: A highly anticipated match is the one in which we will see the first ever Iconic Professional Wrestling Tag Team Championships crowned in a match between Marisol Hawkes and Timothy Hunt of Royal Controversy going up against The Summer Boyz, Bill and Don Summer.

Crumb: I won’t like, this isn’t the match I thought that we would be getting for these titles, but still, we will be seeing which of these two teams wants to forever be known as the first champions more. My money is slightly more on Royal Controversy.

Rose: I don’t know. The Summer Boyz have been a part of this business for quite a period of time so I think that will certainly be coming in to play but we will see what ends up happening I guess.

Nelson: In our second championship match of the evening, “The Mortal Reminder” Alexis Kirkland will be taking on “The Artist” Aaron Kostan for the Iconic Professional Wrestling Television Championship. A lot of people are wanting to know, can Kirkland get the job done?

Crumb: She sure did send one hell of a message to Aaron last week after his second straight successful defense, but earlier in the show she did suffer a loss to Bliss and those two have some major bad blood between them.

Rose: Honestly, I don’t think Alexis is going to be in the right frame of mind because of ongoing personal problems she has. I want to know if she’ll be able to put those aside and focus on Aaron Kostan. If not, Kostan will be walking out with another win.

Nelson: But I think the match that most people are looking forward to is our main event in which “The Rightful Champion” Corey Lazarus will be getting a rematch against “The Nightmare” Oliver Black for the Iconic Professional Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.

Crumb: In their last meeting, Corey Lazarus got pinned but at the same time, his foot was on the rope. The referee didn’t see it so counted the match and awarded the victory to Oliver who kept his title and further progressed his reign.

Rose: But that was all turned around after a completed investigation and the match was wiped from the history books.

Nelson: And now Corey Lazarus has a chance at redemption. Hopefully… things will go smoothly and there won’t be any more malarky.

Crumb: I don’t think you’re the only one when it comes to that. I’m pretty sure that Corey Lazarus is going to want to walk out with the title.

Rose: I doubt Oliver’s ego is going to let that happen. But then again, Corey has an ego just as big if not bigger. I just want this to be over with.

Nelson: Well without further adieu, let the Civil War begin!

A sigh was heard as the man in the hood was behind the woman. At his side, on a leash, was a Timber Wolf who had his yellow eyes fixed upon the woman. The lips of the wolf curling up a bit before a look from under the hood silenced the growl.

Hunter Rowe: Hello Miss Krieger, I come to you not as enemy or friend, just one wolf to another. I would like to welcome you to join me. Not as a mate, not as an underling, but as an equal. Alpha and Beta. Samson controls these sheep, he is their Shepard and he leads them to their demise. You are a wolf in sheep clothing, break away and help me to save this place.

He lowered his hood as his eyes focused on her. He had his hand stroking the soft grey ears of his wolf. Johanna looked down at the wolf lowering herself to it with a smirk.

Johanna Krieger: Pretty puppy

She stood back up and folded her arms over her chest tilting her head speaking with her strong German accent.

Johanna Krieger: I usually work alone. But I admit some of these idiots believe there is safety in numbers. I'll warn you though...betray me..backstab me....and you'll regret it

He nodded a bit understanding. Wolfs never betray each other.

Hunter Rowe: Sheep like to remain in a heard. We will be a pack and you, my dear Joanna, have a huge target upon your back. You have destroyed those the Shepard deemed his best, even his little Russian bitch. You have my word that I have your back.

He extended his free hand as Mordecai sniffed and licked her hand before she stood. He raised an eyebrow but saw the Timber Wolf accepted her. She tried to hide the smile from Mordecai's acceptance in gave a nod before taking Hunters hand partners then.

The scene fades out as the two shake.

~~

As Civil War returns to action, already in the ring are Micheal Graves, Ace Sky, Legion, Dickie Watson, Eliza Dresden, and Silver Kazama.

Torres: The following BATTLE ROYALE is scheduled for OVER THE TOP with a FIFTEEN MINUTE time limit! The winner of the match will receive a future opportunity to compete for the Iconic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship!

“Are You Regular” the official Ex-Lax theme song plays as The Windbreak Kid and Preparation H walks out. The crowd explodes into boos.

Crumb: WHAT CAN EVERYONE BE THINKING AS THE WINDBREAK KID AND PREPARATION H, THE DUO KNOWN AS EX-LAX, ARE SURPRISE ENTRANTS INTO THIS OVER THE TOP BATTLE ROYALE?!?!

Rose: Probably, “so this is what tag team wrestling in IPW has fell too?!”

Nelson: Good point, Rose.

The lights go out as the screen shows a girl running through a woods before stopping, a figure stands before her as ”White Rabbit by Egypt Central breaks the silence. The smoke comes out from the entrance as from beneath the stage a man hanging upon a cross rises. Once the cross stops the man steps from it, hood covering his long dreadlocked hair as he walks towards the ring. He steps up the steel stairs and between the ropes as he falls to his knees and extends his arms as the lights return and he removes his hood as he gets up and moves to his corner.

Torres: Making his Iconic Pro Wrestling in-ring debut...he hails from The Backwoods...weighing in at two hundred and sixty-six pounds….standing at a height of six feet three inches...he is the Reaper of Broken Souls….HUNTERRRRR ROWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Hunter Rowe is finally going to be making is in ring IPW debut here tonight and everyone is wondering what is up with him.

Crumb: After what he’s done, I think they’re wondering if he can do all the things that he claims he can do.

Rose: It is put up or shut up time… and a big prize is on the line. He’s one of the few that have big targets on their back.

The opening line of "Bad Motherfucker" By Machine Gun Kelly slams out through the speakers as Drake Jones steps out from the back, his ginger hair wet as he makes his way down to the ring talking trash as he looks around the ringside area. He slides up onto the ring apron and leans against the top rope before throwing his leg back and stepping into the ring.

Torres: Coming from Melbourne, Australian….he weighs in at two hundred and three pounds….weighing in at six feet one inches...he is DRAKKKKKEEEEE JONEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Did it seem to you guys that Aiden Reynolds and Drake Jones were a little too focused on each other? Because that is what it seemed like to me.

Crumb: Oh yeah totally. I highly foresee these two men going after each other in this match and one of them is more than likely going to be eliminating the other one.

Rose: Drake Jones has the longest losing streak that I’ve seen in IPW and probably ever will see. He’s perhaps the BIGGEST underdog going into this match.

The opening line of ”Raise Hell” by Superheist slams out through the speakers as Aiden Reynolds steps out from the back, his long hair wet as he makes his way down to the ring talking trash as he looks around the ringside area. He slides up onto the ring apron and leans against the top rope before throwing his leg back and stepping into the ring.

Torres: Coming from Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia...weighing in at two hundred and twenty-seven pounds….standing at a height of six feet one inches...he is the Australian Wolf….AIDEEENNNNNNNN REYNOLDDDDDDDSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Nelson: I would not be surprised if Aiden Reynolds tries to go after Drake Jones before this match even begins.

Crumb: You’re probably not the only one in that boat to be honest. There seems to be some bad blood between those two.

Rose: Well they both can talk a pretty big game… fact of the matter remains… will they be able to back up those words and survive the match?

Intro Riff of "ex's & oh's" cues as Purple strobe lights illuminate figure at the top of the ramp.Once the music picks up, Bliss tips her head back as the lights colour her face. She smiles wickedly before strutting down the ramp to a chorus of cheers. Once at the ring she She hops up on the apron, making a show of shaking her ass. She climbs in the ring, straddling the second rope seductively. Once in the ring she climbs the turnbuckle and holds her hands up in predetermined victory.

Torres: Coming from Las Vegas….weighing in at one hundred and twenty-five pounds...standing at a height of five feet five inches...she is BLISSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Bliss is riding high off her win streak lately but will she be able to keep that going here tonight?

Crumb: I don’t know… especially since Johanna Krieger is also in this match and we all know the history between those two.

Rose: Apparently Bliss has been having some personal problems as well so I think her mind is going to be a little bit clouded and it’s going to wind up costing her.

♫BLOODSHOT EYES, METAL SKIN
SERPENTS TONGUE, DAGGER CLAWS
DRAGON WINGS, CROOKED HORNS
K.I.N.G♫

Johanna Krieger slowly steps out from the back with no lights around her standing in the center of the stage as a white spotlight suddenly flickers on. She holds the insides of her jacket as she moves down towards the ring. Johanna runs up and slides across the ring apron on one knee holding the middle rope before sneering at the fans. She pulls herself up and slingshots herself through the ropes into the ring before spinning to the corner where she sits down.

Torres: Coming from Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany….weighing in at one hundred and thirty pounds….standing at a height of five feet five inches….she is the German Ruger….JOHANNNNNAAAA KRIEGEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Speaking of Johanna, look at all the confidence that is exuding off of her tonight. After defeating Stasi Herveaux last time, she stands perhaps at the front of the pack.

Rose: Well duh, Patticakes!

Crumb: Although I don’t like her methods or attitude, you have to believe that Johanna is the favorite!

"Frankenstein" plays as Willow walks out to a roar of boos as she didn't let that bother her as she was in a trance her body swaying around as she walks down the ramp as she gets into the ring she sits on the bottom turnbuckle as she looks up at the ceiling muttering things to herself as her theme dies down.

Torres: Coming from Parts Unknown...weighing in at one hundred and twenty-four pounds...standing at a height of five feet six inches….she is WILLOOOOOWWWWWW RAINNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: This match is quite possibly the biggest test that Willow Rainn has faced in her career thus far.

Crumb: Ever since breaking out onto her own, she’s been impressive. And I honestly think she will be that here again tonight as well.

Rose: We will see… there is a a lot of talent in this match and she’s going to have to bring her best stuff.

The lights dim as the opening verse of “Toxic Pretender” by Vanna begin to play around the arena. After 13 seconds we hear the phrase “YOU FUCKING DISGUST ME!!” erupt as the lights flash in dark purple and red hues purple. In the shadows of the darkness Acrimony make his way onto the stage from behind the curtain. Walking to the far left side of the stage Acrimony stares out at the crowd from under the hood of his unzipped black hoodie. Walking back to the center of the stage, Acrimony drops to his knees and lets in a deep breath as he places both arms behind his head before pulling himself back to his feet and making his way down to the ring.

As Acrimony reaches the end of the entrance ramp, rolls under the bottom rope, and makes his way to the far right corner of the ring. Standing on the second turnbuckle Acrimony stretches his arms out wide as he keeps his head down before pulling them in to form an X under his chin. Lifting up his head up, Acrimony lets out a sick, sinister laugh to the crowd before fixating his gaze over at the announce table before hopping down off the turnbuckle. Taking a seat in the same corner, Acrimony runs his hands through his hair, pulling at it while he waits for the match to begin.

Torres:Coming from a State of Bitterness….weighing in at two hundred and twenty-three pounds...standing at a height of six feet two inches...he is The Unforgiven...ACRIMONNNNNNNNYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Well we have another surprise entrant into this match as Acrimony joins the crop!

Crumb: Everything I have said thus far I feel the need to take back. Acrimony is perhaps the most dangerous person in this match. Just look at all he’s done.

Rose: This throws a wrench into EVERYONE’S plans. Just look on the faces of those already in the ring!

”The Downfall of Us All” by A Day to Remember begins to blast throughout the PA system as the fans quickly jump up to their feet, awaiting the arrival of the raven haired lady, Stasi Herveaux. The heavy guitar rift echoes and as it transitions into lyrics, Stasi emerges from the backstage area by stepping through the black curtain. She is holding her hands behind her back as she slowly and powerfully walks to the top of the ramp with a smirk upon her face. Once she's reached the ramp, she stops and holds her arms out to her side at shoulder height as she soaks in all of the energy coming from the fans. Holding her right hand up to her ear, she continues to listen as a wide smile makes it way across her lips. She stands there for a few moments before extending her arms back out and walking down the ramp. At the halfway point, she starts skipping sideways, swinging and crossing her arms in front of her a few times, until she reaches the bottom where she stops and puts her hands back before her back as she smiles again. She walks off to the right, hips swinging from side to side before she hops onto the ring apron. Standing up right away, Stasi puts her back to the ropes and smiles before removing her studded black leather ring jacket. She twirls it around her head once before quickly thrusting it down to the ground and stepping through the ropes and into the ring. Stasi then heads over to the closest turnbuckle and climbs onto the second one, extending her arms out once again as she turns from her right to her left, continuing to absorb the energy coming from the crowd. After a bit, she hops down and stands off to the side as her entrance music fades out.

Torres: Coming from Pasadena, California….weighing in at one hundred and twenty pounds….standing at a height of five feet eight inches...she is STASI HERVEAUUUUUUUUUXXXXXXXXX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: One person who does not seem phased at Acrimony’s arrival is the one and only Stasi Herveaux.

Crumb: Well Stasi is a special kind of person and is into causing pain and torment to others. Maybe she thinks this will work out in her favor?

Rose: She needs to keep one eye open though. She went and pissed off the boss which isn’t a good thing.

”With Mama Said Knock You Out” playing in the background Jessie walks out onto the stage and starts to bounce around trying to get loose. She waited for a few moments before she walked down and slaps hands with a few fans as she does this before she stops at the steps slapping the top of them before getting in the ring. She then get in and bounces around then if she is out on her own look at the entrance waiting for her opponents or if others are in the ring she looks on at them.

Torres: Coming from Iowa City, Iowa….weighing in at one hundred and forty-eight pounds….standing at a height of five feet ten inches...she is a former Iconic Pro Wrestling Television Champion...she is the Hawkeye Warrior….JESSIIIIIEEEEEE ROBERTTTTTTTTTTTSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: There is no doubt that Jessie Roberts is walking into this match as the fan favorite. She has surprised us all before… so will she be able to do it again?

Crumb: If she plays her hand right… perhaps. But this is a crazy, twisted poker game and everyone is going to have to watch their own backs.

Rose: I don't know if she has what it takes like a few others. Sure, she’s been lucky. But lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice.

Once everyone is in the ring, the fans start to cheer loudly as the referee calls for the bell making the match officially underway.

DING DING DING!!

---Over the Top Battle Royale: (Winner receives IPW Heavyweight Championship match): Ace Sky vs. Hunter Rowe vs. Eliza Dresden vs. "The Molotov" Dickie Watson vs. "The Australian Wolf" Aiden Reynolds vs. Drake Jones vs. Bliss vs. Legion vs. Silver Kazama vs. "The Dark Warrior" Micheal Graves vs. Willow Rainn vs. "The German Ruger" Johanna Krieger vs. Stasi Herveaux vs. "The Hawkeye Warrior" Jessie Roberts---

As soon as it sounds, everyone in the ring tries to find someone to face off against with the exception of Windbreaker Kid and Preparation H, who stick together to find a way to stay out of everyone else's way.

Rose: Look at those enhancement talent idiots!

Crumb: They actually are playing it smart. With everyone else pairing off to fight, Windbreak Kid and Preparation H are staying out of the way!

Rose: Yeah…we’ll see how long that strategy lasts…

Stasi Herveaux and Willow Rainn exchange hard right hands with one another as Bliss and Johanna Krieger do the same. Aiden Reynolds and Eliza Dresden are busy circling around one another as they look for an opening, when Legion suddenly rushes at the two of them from behind. She hits Eliza and sends her to the mat before turning her attention towards Aiden, connecting with a hard chop.

Crowd: WOOOO!!!

Crumb: That chop from Legion would make “Geriatric Boy” Dick Blair jealous!

Aiden stumbles back a few steps from the impact. Legion lets out a primal scream before rushing at him. The Australian Wolf continues to step back before pulling on the rope and sending Legion hard to floor.

Nelson: Legion is the first Icon to be eliminated!

Rose: WHAT THE FUCK!!

On the other end of the ring, Micheal Graves and Silver Kazama exchange huge right hands, neither man budging as the fans cheer them on loudly.

Rose: It’s like a battle of two old bulls between Silver and Micheal!

Dickie Watson rushes at Silver from behind. He hops onto Silver's back attempting to lock in a sleeperhold.

Nelson: I might have to question Watson’s logic in going after one of the most talented Icons in the match.

Rose: I question almost EVERYTHING Hot Topic does!

Silver wisely steps back and manages to dump Dickie out onto the floor instead. Dickie becomes absolutely irate, but that quickly changes to amusement when Graves rushes forward and sends Silver onto the floor with a clothesline.

Nelson: Things are already chaotic in the ring and they probably will not slow down any time soon!

Crumb: There's just no keeping track of matches like this!

Rose: That's what makes them fun! No one would like them if they were easy!

Jessie Roberts and Drake Jones are both struggling with each other near the ropes, the two desperately trying to send the other out to the floor. Drake gains the advantage with a thumb to the eye. He positions the Hawkeye Warrior in a way that will allow him to dump Jessie out to the floor.

Crumb: OH NO! JESSIE MIGHT BE GETTING ELIMINATED NEXT!

Rose: We can only hope!

Jessie kicks Drake to knock him away, but Drake gets right back on the attack. While the two struggle, Acrimony tries to sneak up on them to dump both out to the floor. Unfortunately for Acrimony, Willow catches him in the back with a double axehandle sending him stumbling forward. Acrimony tries to stop himself, but he is unable to before Drake and Jessie both pull down on the ropes to send him out to the floor. The two Icons look at each other and then at Willow. They both turn their attention towards her before she can try to eliminate them as well.

Nelson: So for everyone watching we have had Legion, Acrimony, Watson, and Kazama eliminated from this battle royale already!

Crumb: No one is wasting their time in order to get a chance to wrestle for the IPW Heavyweight Championship!

On the opposite end of the ring, Ace Skye tries to blindside Johanna, which unfortunately ends with the German Ruger sending him out to the floor with a back body drop! Johanna takes one moment to look at him before shaking her head and turning around. As soon as she does so, Eliza charges and tries to catch her with The OMFN (sling blade)...only to have Johanna catch her and sling her to the floor as well!

Nelson: Krieger is definitely doing her part in making sure that she at least has a chance to compete for the Heavyweight Championship! The hitwoman of Joshua Samson has eliminated Ace Skye and Eliza Dresden!

Rose: She'd be hurting herself if she didn't!

Windbreak Kid and Preparation H continue to make their way around the ring as a team in hopes of not getting eliminated. They unfortunately bump into Bliss just as she finishes taking Aiden to the mat with a clothesline. Bliss turns around and glares at the two men, they happily and cheerfully immediately back off.

Crumb: I don’t think this looks good for Ex-Lax!

Rose: Run, you idiots, RUN!

Bliss shakes her head and seems as though she's going to give them the space to run, before suddenly turning around and clotheslining both men out to the floor!

Nelson: Two more eliminations this time courtesy of the veteran Bliss!

Bliss once again shakes her head in seemingly disgust. Willow runs over and turns her around so they can be face-to-face. The two Lady Icons brawl, throwing heavy haymakers at one another. Stasi and Johanna grapple up near the ropes. Graves turns around and catches Jessie in the mouth with a big boot. Before the Dark Warrior can do anything else, he is caught by a dropkick from Aiden. Graves stumbles back against the ropes. Aiden is quickly up to his feet and tries to dump him over the top. Seeing his efforts to eliminate the Graves, Hunter Rowe rushes over. The two struggle to get Graves up.

Nelson: Graves has been adamant about receiving a Heavyweight Championship shot but has been constantly turned down by management. This may be his only chance?

Rose: I don’t think Mr. Samson would honor that chance if Micheal wins.

Nelson: Good point.

Soon Drake and Jessie both join in to finally help send Graves crashing to the floor.

Crumb: It took a lot of teamwork...but Micheal is out of there!

Jessie nails Hunter with a hard knee to the ribs before trying to set him up for Hawkeye Pride (sitout powerbomb)! However, Aiden hits Jessie with a spinning heel kick that sends her out over the top.

Rose: The luckiest Lady Icon in IPW is outta there! Hahaa!

Drake tries to surprise Aiden from behind, but Aiden ducks down and sends him to the floor as well.

Nelson: Aiden Reynolds has successfully thrown both Jessie Roberts and Drake Jones from the ring!

Rose: The conflict between Aiden and Drake will surely heat up even more now!

Crumb: The herd is thinning out!

Rose: Kinda of like your hair!

Crumb: Hey!

Aiden begins to circle the ring to stay safe. Hunter turns and is face-to-face with Willow. The stare at each other for a moment, ending when Stasi tackles Willow to the mat in payback for an earlier suplex. Before Hunter can recover, Johanna runs over and catches him with a forearm shot that sends him staggering. Johanna follows it up with a second, this one sending Hunter out to the floor.

Rose: Bye bye, Hunter!

Crumb: I thought Hunter and Johanna had agreed on a watching each other’s back?

Nelson: I guess their alliance does not go into effect until after the battle royale?

Johanna turns around and is once again face-to-face with Bliss. The two heated rivals waste no time once again brawling with one another. Meanwhile, Stasi drags Willow back up to her feet. Willow swings wildly at Stasi. Stasi ducks underneath the right hand and lifts Willow into the air, dumping her out to the floor.

Nelson: Those two had been going at each other for this entire match and it seems like Herveaux was victorious! More importantly, we are now down to four Icons!

Rose: And two of them are Johanna and Bliss!

Crumb: While the other two are Stasi and Aiden!

Rose: Nobodies…

As Johanna and Bliss continue to brawl it out, Stasi turns to face Aiden, only to have Aiden catch her with a dropkick! Stasi staggers back but keeps enough of her balance to stumble forward. Aiden runs and tries to catch Stasi with a hurricanrana! Stasi catches Aiden in the air, walks over towards the ropes, and tries to dump Aiden out to the floor. Aiden instead attempts to use his leg strength to send Stasi out instead! It seems as though he is beginning to succeed, Stasi desperately trying to remain in the ring. The fans cheer the efforts of both Icons.

Rose: SOMEBODY PUSH BOTH OF THEM OUT!

Stasi swings a knee and catches Aiden in the back of the head. This allows Stasi to dump Aiden out to the floor!

Nelson: Herveaux has managed to toss Reynolds from the ring!

Rose: I call bullcrap!

Crumb: For what?

Rose: Stasi should be out of here by now! Her time in this match and in this company should be over! It’s a conspiracy I tell you!

Nelson: Do YOU[/i] even believe some of the things you say at times, Rose Marie?

Bliss lifts Johanna in the air, ready to slam her rival to the mat. Before she can step forward, Stasi delivers a chop block. Bliss stumbles, dropping Johanna. Stasi rushes over and immediately tries to dump Bliss out to the floor. The two Lady Icons struggle near the ropes. Stasi gets Bliss to lean over but never quite out of the ring.

Crumb: HOLD ON, BLISS!

Bliss fights back with a few hard right hands, but Stasi is relentless in her efforts. This continues for a few moments longer before Bliss suddenly hits Stasi with a hard elbow and ducks down. The elbow shot causes Stasi to stagger. Johanna runs at her from behind and sends Stasi out over the top and down to the floor!

Crumb: WHAT CAN EVERYONE BE THINKING AS STASI HERVEAUX HAS ONCE AGAIN BEEN DEFEATED BY JOHANNA KRIEGER?!?!

Samson: Probably, “Hahaa…good riddance!”

Nelson: What an unbelievable turn of events!

Stasi, in complete astonishment, looks up at the ring from her seated position on the floor. The action doesn’t stop in the ring though as Bliss grabs Johanna before she can do anything. The former police officer nails Bliss with an elbow to the side of the head. She then sets Bliss up for belly-to-belly suplex! The fans boo Johanna. Bliss shoves her away at the last second. Johanna staggers. Bliss runs and sends Johanna out over the top and to the floor with a jumping corkscrew roundhouse kick!

Torres: The winner of this battle royale...Bliss!!!

Crumb: Bliss has done it!

Rose: WHAT IN THE HELL?!?!

Nelson: What a battle royale! Congratulations to Bliss on her victory and chance to become a future Iconic Professional Wrestling Heavyweight Champion!

Bliss stands in the ring with a grin on her face as she looks out at Johanna, who stares up at Bliss for a few moments. The two Globalstars continue to stare each other down as the show fades to the backstage area.

Somewhere backstage, we find three increasingly familiar figures. Jon Kellar strides down the hall, a sly smile on his face. Behind him walk Hiro and Kono Masaki, the Sons of Gold.

Voice: Hey! Hold up there!

The three of them turn. A nameless security guard approaches.

Kellar: Can I help you?

Guard: You three aren't supposed to be back here. This is the staff section.

Kellar: What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying we don't look hoity-toity enough for you?

Guard: Hoi... what?

Kellar rolls his eyes

Kellar: We're here for an important meeting with Joshua Samson. These two here...

Kellar gestures to his two protoges. Hiro smiles politely. Kono stares off into space.

Kellar: ...you're looking at the next IPW Tag Team champions.

Guard: Really?

The Guard looks quizzically at them

Guard: They don't look like the Summer Boyz...

Kellar rolls his eyes

Kellar: Anyway, we must be going

Guard: Sorry, but I can't let you go without clearing it with Mr Samson... let me just...

In a blinding flash the guard finds himself being spun round and caught with a hard elbow from Kono. The guard falls to the ground unconscious. Hiro immediately grabs his half brother while Kellar glares.

Kellar: For God's sake Kono, I had it in hand.

Kono shakes himself loose from his brother's grip and pushes him away. He turns towards Kellar.

Kono: More speed, less talk. You said there was something back here that could help us, so far all I've seen is you carrying on this multi-year pissing contest.

Kellar: There is. We need to find Samson's office, and now thanks to you we need to find it quickly.

~~

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The battle royale is over and even though she won all Bliss can think about is saying goodnight to her son. She is still in her ring gear, sweaty and hair disheveled when she pushes through the back door. There is a barrier setup where a couple security guards are already standing guard as a crowd of protestors continue to contest the company, despite anyone's efforts to dissuade them.

Bliss rolls her eyes.

Bliss: For fuckssake...

It's more under her breath but once the woman that had been the obvious ringleader catches sight of Bliss, she moves closer to where she's standing.

Woman: Look, it's the faker. You should be ashamed of yourself. A woman who degrades herself by wearing such slutty outfits and has no respect for the earth. This is a perfect example of what's wrong in the world!

Bliss stops typing a text to look up slowly at the woman. After everything she had gone through for the past three weeks, all the comments she had endured, something in Bliss finally snapped.

Bliss: Shut the fuck up, you hag.

Even the security guards look shocked to hear the words from her. The women's mouth drops open in shock.

Bliss: You know what, yeah, I dress slutty and I'm a flirt but that doesn't mean I fuck everything that walks. I am proud of my body. And yes, I like eating meat. I am not cruel to any animals personally and if you did some research you'd know the human body cannot survive on berries, twigs and grass. Now kindly fuck off back to your commune so I can say goodnight to my kid.

This just seems to egg the woman on more though.

Woman: I feel pity for any kid of yours. Look at the sorry excuse of a mother. He's probably going to end up a piece of trash like his mother...

Bliss always described when she hit her breaking point like a crackling static in the air, real or imagined. She is quick to stalk the woman to the barrier and quick as lightning she has the woman by the scruff of her shirt, lifting her at least a foot off the ground. Her feet dangle as she tries to claw at Bliss' hand. Bliss' voice comes out darker, harder, totally not her at all.

Bliss: Don't you ever talk about my kid you useless gutter trash. I ought to snap your neck. All the trouble YOU have caused me, it would make everyone's life easier...

The security guards are quick to rush forward. Someone in the crowd is filming, another is calling the police. The woman stares at Bliss with legitimate fear.

Bliss: No one believed me when I said I could snap. Instead they pushed and pushed...

One of the security guards has put a hand on her shoulder to which Bliss swings her free hand and clocks him in the face, causing him to stumble back, hand covering his injured nose. The other ones plead with her to let go of the frightened woman dangling and struggling.

Woman: Okay. Okay. I believe you. Just please. Let me go. We'll leave. I swear.

Sirens fill the air as the flashing lights of a local squad car pulls into the Alley. The officers are quick to approach the situation.

Police Officer: Just let her down Ms. Fischer...

Bliss turns her face toward the approaching woman in black. Bliss' eyes almost look pupiless and even the brave woman of service is shook. Bliss flashes an eerie smile.

Bliss: As you wish.

She releases the frightened woman but doesn't set her down first and she stumbles awkwardly to the ground in a shriek of terror. Bliss allows herself to be restrained and handcuffed. Another officer checks on the fallen woman before informing her that she was trespassing and was also required to come to the station. They help her up before also handcuffing her. Bliss smiles again and when the woman looks up at her, Bliss makes a kissy face at her before the officer pushes her head down to fit in the car.

The car pulls away just as Tap and Joshua Samson burst through the back door. They watch as the first car takes off with Bliss. Joshua looks back to Tap.

Samson: Huh... she finally snapped... took long enough…

~~

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Kellar is in Samson's office searching through a set of metal drawers, the Sons keeping watch on the door. Kellar slams one drawer shut and opens the next one, producing a leather mask and a cat o' nine tails from within

Kellar: Oh Joshua...

Hiro: I don't like this... surely if we're good enough then Samson will give a title match on merit?

Kellar pauses, and turns away from the drawer.

Kellar: Yeah... Joshua Samson, man of honor that one. Maybe you didn't notice but I have this rather fancy crack above my eye. That's what happens when you trust Joshua Samson to do the honorable thing. No, the only thing he's going to be interested in is lining his pockets.

Kono: Then just bribe the man...

Kellar: And spend my own money? No thank you... Joshua's had enough of that over the years. I think I'll just threaten his income.

Hiro: I still don't think...

Kellar: Good, keep that up.

Kellar continues to rummage in the drawer.

Kellar: Come on... come on...

Kono: What are you even looking for?

Kellar: I don't know yet...

Kono grits his teeth and storms towards his manager. He pushes Kellar up against the wall.

Kono: Give me one good reason why I shouldn't...

Kellar clocks him with an elbow, sending him backwards. Hiro throws a sly smile, but quickly hides it when he sees his angry half-brother glaring at him.

Kellar: That good enough?

Kono wipes a small drop of blood from under his nose. He smiles and nods.

Kono: You've still got it old man, but that doesn't change the fact that you...

Kellar: Told you there was something in here that could help? There is, I just don't know what it is yet. Joshua must have something here that he doesn't want getting out.

Hiro: What about...

Hiro gestures towards the "implements" Kellar found earlier.

Kellar: Are you kidding? Everyone knows about that...

Hiro: I didn't.

Kellar: Well now you do, point proved.

Kellar slams the drawer shut in frustration

Kellar: NOTHING! For God's sake Joshua, at least have the decency to leave me something to blackmail you with after I've gone to all this effort...

Hiro: Then maybe...

Kellar and Kono both look at the Golden Son.

Hiro: I'm just saying... maybe we just go to Samson...

Kellar: And ask "please sir, could my tag team please have a tag title shot in your company?" You really think Joshua's going to list...

Kellar pauses suddenly. You can see the wheels turning, and slowly a smile creeps across his face.

Kellar: I don't need Samson's ear... I just need someone who does...

Hiro: Who?

Kellar re-opens the drawer where he found the cat o' nine tales, reaches in, and pulls out an extremely elabourate walking cane, topped by a lion's head. He taps the lion's head and a blue flame eminates from its mouth. He taps it again.

Kellar: Gentlemen... new plan...

~~

Torres: The following match is scheduled for the newly minted ICONIC PRO WRESTLING TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!

The crowd explodes in cheers.

Torres: The match is scheduled for ONE FALL with a THIRTY MINUTE time limit!

Fireworks shoots out of the entrance stage as opening riff to "Drop the Bombshell" by Powerman 5000 plays. Bill Summer & Don Summer come out. They pose on the center of the stage and then after that they make their way down the ramp to the ring. Both men slide underneath the bottom rope to enter the ring. They pose on near by turnbuckles. They jump down and wait for the match to begin.

Torres: Introducing first, they are the team of BILL SUMMER and DON SUMMER….THE SUMMEEEERRRRRR BOYYYYYYZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: The Summer Boyz are walking into this match with a tremendous amount of tag team experience and are looking to add to their history with another title.

Crumb: They are a good tag team, I’m not going to lie. But will their age come into play against the younger team of Royal Controversy.

Rose: Oh pfft! Hunt is probably too worried about their eyeliner matching than Bill and Don.

"Army of the Night" blares over the loudspeakers and the crowd gives a mixed reaction as Marisol and Timothy both make their way out on stage. The couple share a kiss and they make their way down the ramp. As the fans continue to share their reaction, Timothy helps Marisol into the ring. Marisol flips off a few fans before getting into the ring and Timothy just chuckles as the pair await their opponent in the ring.

Torres: And their opponents...they are the team of MARISOL HAWKES and TIMOTHY HUNT….ROYALLLLL CONTROVERSSSSYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Speaking of Royal Controversy, Marisol and Timothy are not only a tag team in the ring but also in life.

Crumb: That doesn’t necessarily mean that things are going to work out in their favor.

Rose: These two teams won their respective matches on Metal and whoever wins will go down in history as the first ever champions!

Marisol she steps toward the middle of the ring and gives her hips a quick shake. The fans cheer. Marisol smiles, but before she can step back to her corner of the ring, Don charges and nails Marisol in the back of the head. The fans boo loudly as Don grabs Marisol by the hair and slams her head into the mat! Timothy and Bill briefly begin to brawl with one another as well, the referee stepping into the ring and trying to take control of the situation. He manages to separate Bill and Timothy as Don drags Marisol up to her feet and hits her with an elbow shot! Marisol is knocked groggy. Don pulls her in and sends Marisol crashing to the mat with a swinging neckbreaker! The fans boo loudly as the referee forces Don to give Marisol enough space to make it up to her feet.

Nelson: This started off as a bit of a brawl...

Crumb: And now Don's in a good spot to put this match away!

Rose: The match hasn’t officially even started yet!

DING DING DING!!

---Iconic Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship Match: Royal Controversy (Marisol Hawkes and Timothy Hunt) vs. The Summer Boyz (Bill Summer and Don Summer)---

Crumb: You were saying, Rose?

Rose: Shaddup!

Once Marisol is back up to her feet, the referee steps out of the way and lets the two Icons focus on the match at hand. Don immediately knocks Marisol off balance with a hard chop to the chest.

Crowd: WOOO!

Marisol follows it up with a second and third.

Crowd: WOOO! WOOO!

Don grabs Marisol and wrestles her into a front facelock. He briefly applies pressure before once again trying to set Marisol up for a neckbreaker---though this time, Marisol shoves him away. Don stumbles a few steps before turning around. Marisol leaps into the air and hits Don with an enziguri that sends him staggering. Don regains his balance as Marisol steps forward and hits him in the mouth with a forearm smash! She follows it up with a second and then a third.

The fans show their support for Marisol as she grabs Don and shoots him across the ring. When Don returns on the rebound, Marisol leaps into the air and tries to send him crashing to the mat with a spinning heel kick...only to have Don duck out of the way at the last possible second! Marisol crashes hard to the mat as Don tries to wrestle her into position for a dragon sleeper---only to have Marisol quickly grab the ropes. The referee forces Don to break the hold.

Nelson: Don Summer is showing Hawkes why they are the most qualified tag team.

Rose: And who are you to say? Why are you saying that? Is it just because they’ve been in the game longer?

Crumb: Their age might also wind up being a factor in other ways… when they start becoming sluggish and the RC’s start running circles around them.

Marisol pulls herself back up to her feet. Don tries to bring her toward the middle of the ring, smashing his knee into Marisol's face to send her stumbling. Don sends Marisol down to the mat with a facebuster! Marisol rolls over to the ropes and uses them to drag herself back up to her feet. Don charges at Marisol and tries to send her crashing to the floor, only to have Marisol kick hi in the face! Marisol charges from the ropes and hits Don with a clothesline that sends her to the mat. Before Don can reach his feet, Marisol bounces off of the ropes and sends Don down with a bulldog! Marisol pops back up to her feet and Timothy encourages her on! Marisol bounces off of the ropes and tries to land on Don with a senton. Don rolls out of the way and Marisol hits the mat hard instead! Her eyes go wide and she slowly tries to drag herself back up to her feet. Don grabs Marisol and whips her hard into the turnbuckle in his corner of the ring! Marisol's shoulder crashes into it as Don tags Bill into the match!

Nelson: That looks like it hurt Hawke's shoulder a bit.

Crumb: That's...actually not good news for Marisol...

Nelson: Not at all!

Rose: Top notch commentary from two professionals, folks.

Marisol clutches at her arm as Bill steps into the ring. Bill immediately seizes upon the weakness and begins to wrench at Marisol's arm. Marisol tries to free herself from Bill's grasp---only to have Bill respond by sending Marisol crashing to the mat. He keeps her grip on Marisol's arm and hits her with a stomp to the shoulder! Marisol's eyes go wide in pain.

Crowd: OOHHHH!!

Bill tries to wrestle her into a fujiwara armbar, though Marisol manages to grab the ropes! The referee once again forces Marisol's opponent away from her. Bill seemingly annoyed but otherwise respects the referee's decision! Marisol slowly tries to pull herself back up to her feet. Bill grabs Marisol's arm again and wraps it over the ropes---using the ropes to do further damage.

Nelson: The Summer Boyz focusing their attacks is smart.

Rose: Timothy may not even get a chance to get in this match!

The referee again forces Bill to back away from Marisol, much to Bill's annoyance! Marisol remains on the ropes as Bill begins to pace back and forth, looking annoyed. Once Marisol has finally stepped away from the ropes, Bill smirks and tries to charge at her---only to have Marisol leap into the air! She hits Bill with a spinning heel kick that sends Bill crashing to the mat!

Bill pulls himself back up to his feet and stumbles toward Marisol's corner of the ring! Smirking, Marisol charges in, hitting Bill with a hip attack! Marisol then grabs Bill by the head and tries to set him up for a tornado DDT---Timothy tagging himself into the match. Bill blocks the DDT attempt and wrestles Marisol down to the mat, locking in another Fujiwara armbar! Marisol screams out in pain and begins to tap frantically.

Nelson: That would be the match, but...

Rose: I don't think that idiot Bill realizes that Marisol's not the legal Icon!

Crumb: This has been a match worthy to crown the first ever IPW Tag Team Champions!

Bill glares at the referee as he doesn't call for the bell, beginning to argue with him. Don also steps into the ring to do the same, the referee trying to explain the situation to the Summer Boyz. While this is happening, Timothy runs into the ring and knocks Bill into Don. Don falls to the mat and hitting the floor. Timothy grabs the unsuspecting Bill and delivers The King Strikes (over the shoulder back to belly piledriver)! Timothy hooks the leg as he covers.

One...

Two...

THREE!!!

Torres: The winners of this match AND NEW Iconic Pro Wrestling Tag Team Champions...Royal Controversy!!!

Nelson: I will admit… I thought for the longest part of this match that Don and Bill Summer would be walking out as the winners.

Crumb: Congrats to Marisol and Timothy as they become the first ever IPW Tag Team Champions!

Rose: So how are things going to be working out from here on out and who are their first challengers going to be?

Nelson: I do believe it is Savoir Faire.

Bill and Don look absolutely enraged as they plead their case to the referee. Meanwhile, Marisol and Timothy both exit the ring. Marisol and Timothy embrace as the fans cheer on the two Icons of Royal Controversy after their victory. The referee hands them their respective title belts.

Nelson: Marisol Hawkes and Timothy Hunt are smart to get out of the ring quickly. Don and Bill Summers do not look too happy.

Crumb: Those belts sure are beautiful. Now they’re going to be highly sought after by all the teams in IPW.

Rose: I just hope The Queen Bees are far down that list of challengers.

Suddenly "God Hates Us All" by Slayer plays throughout the Iconic Arena as The Headhunters, Eric and Dexter Calloway, step out onto the entrance stage. The two brothers stare down at the Tag Team Champions with a look of evil intent.

Nelson: I think we have our answer… The Headhunters are probably looking to challenge the winner of Royal Controversy and Savoir Faire.

Crumb: They made quite the impact the other week when they attacked Astrid Sedin and Brianna Rissi at the beginning of the last Metal. Not too mention they were going at Royal Controversy on Twitter the other day too.

Rose: Yeah well ASStrid and Brianna deserved it! They total ran down every member of the division.

Marisol and Timothy lower their titles and brace themselves for a brawl. The Headhunters begin to walk down the ramp but the Compton Brothers Security flood out from the back to keep the two teams a part.

Crowd: LET THEM FIGHT! LET THEM FIGHT!

Nelson: And the Compton Brothers Security come rushing in to break things up.

Crumb: Lately it’s either been them or Olivia Rhodes running down and making saves.

Rose: Is that she-beast even here?

Tapioca Joe is walking backstage. He turns a corner and bumps into Hiro Masaki

Hiro: Tapioca Joe sir...

Hiro bows politely

Hiro: My father always spoke very highly of you. It's an honor to meet you sir.

Tap: You're Hiro Masaki.

Hiro: You know me sir?

Tap: When I last saw you, you were hiding behind your father's leg.

Hiro stands up

Hiro: Forgive me, I had no idea that we'd met.

Tap: I doubt you'd remember it. What can I do for you?

Hiro: Mr Kellar would like a word with you.

Tap folds his arms

Tap: Does this have anything to do with the unconscious security guard we found earlier?

Hiro: Yes sir, I'm afraid it does

Tap raises an eyebrow

Hiro: There is no honor in being dishonest.

Tap: That's a given... where is Mr Kellar?

Hiro: In your office sir...

Tap: That would the office I locked earlier?

Hiro: Yes sir...

Tap rolls his eyes

Tap: Very well, I'll go and see Mr Kellar.

Tap begins to walk away, then turns

Tap: Hiro...

Hiro turns

Tap: I'm glad to see the Sons of Gold back together...

Hiro: So am I sir... so am I....

~~

Torres: The following match is for the Iconic Pro Wrestling Television Championship!

The crowd cheers.

Torres: The match is scheduled for ONE FALL with a THIRTY MINUTE time limit!

“Mortal Reminder” by Pentakill guitar riff starts up as blue and silver lighting flash. When the lights hit the stage, Alexis is standing out on the stage. She goes toward the ring right away. No words to the fans as she makes her way into the ring. She sits on the top turnbuckle awaiting the opponent's arrival, jawing to the fans and ref as if she doesn't care who comes her way.

Torres: Introducing the challenger hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio...weighing in at one hundred and twenty-seven pounds….standing at a height of five feet five inches...she is the Mortal Reminder….ALEXIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSSSSS KIRKLANNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Alexis Kirkland finally has the chance to face Aaron Kostan for the Iconic Professional Wrestling Television Championship. Can she do it or will she be another fallen challenger?

Crumb: Alexis has talked about this match ever since it was made official and she sounded determined as ever to end the reign of Aaron Kostan.

Rose: But that still doesn’t mean that she’s going to be able to do it. Just look at what ASStrid did. Though… I did quite enjoy the ending of that match.

The lights go dark as "Miami Showdown" begins to play over the speakers. A single spotlight races up the ramp to the top of the stage. There Aaron Kostan steps into the halo of light, a hood covering his head, and stretches his arms out wide. He takes a deep breath as he drinks in the crowd's cheers. For a moment, his lips move in silent prayer as he looks upward. Then, at the thirty second mark he finally drops his arms, throws back the hood, and beings to walk to the ring as the spotlight follows him. When he gets to the ring he walks calmly up the steps and, with a final scan of the crowd, he steps through the ropes.

Torres: Coming to the ring next from Charlotte, North Carolina...weighing in at two hundred and eleven pounds...standing at a height of six feet even...he is the former Iconic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion….he is the current, reigning, and defending Iconic Pro Wrestling Television Champion...he is The Artist….AAROOONNNNNNN KOSTAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Aaron Kostan has got to be the bravest man we will ever see. After the brutal attack at his challenger’s hands, he is still electing to go through with this match.

Rose: Well the title is supposed to be defended on every show and as long as he’s the champion, he’ll be in a match every show.

Crumb: I’m still surprised that Alexis is acting this way given the fact that she lost last week to Bliss.

DING DING DING!!

---Iconic Pro Wrestling Television Championship Match: “The Mortal Reminder” Alexis Kirkland vs. “The Artist” Aaron Kostan---

The two Icons move in to face each other in the middle of the ring. They go for the traditional collar and elbow tie-up only for Alexis to duck under and go into a rolling cradle.

One...

Two…

T...KICK OUT!!!

Nelson: Right out of the gate and Alexis Kirkland is already trying to put Kostan down for the three count!

Crumb: And she damn near had it too! The ref’s hand was coming down for that three count when Kostan somehow managed to kick out.

Rose: A rookie mistake though because Aaron isn’t the type to go down without a fight.

Both Icons start back up to their feet and Aaron gets in a push kick. Alexis jumps into an enziguri attempt but Aaron ducks and Alexis lands on her face on the mat. Aaron takes a waistlock and tries to deadlift Alexis up into a German suplex. Halfway up, Alexis reverses the suplex into a victory roll.

One…

Two…

T...KICK OUT!!!

Nelson: Another pinfall attempt by Kirkland and another kick out by Kostan!

Crumb: I’m surprised she went for another one so quickly. She is going to have to do more if she wants that title as bad as she claims she does.

Rose: I am beginning to think that she’s all bark with this one. She’s not being nearly as ruthless as she was in the post match attack.

Alexis falls into the ropes and Aaron gets to his feet. Alexis pulls herself to her feet and Aaron drills her with a shoulder tackle that sends Alexis over the top to the apron. Alexis pulls herself back up to her feet. Aaron goes to shoulder her through the middle ropes. Alexis backs up and kicks Aaron in the face. Aaron starts to fall back and Alexis grabs the ropes to springboard up. Aaron manages to jump up into an enziguri. Alexis turns from the impact and slumps to the apron, bouncing and then landing in a heap on the floor! The referee starts to count Alexis out of the ring.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...Aaron starts up to his feet, Alexis moving slightly on the floor.

Five…

Six…

Seven...

Aaron staggers to the ropes and shoves the referee out of the way.

Nelson: A very uncharacteristic move there by Kostan, shoving a referee.

Crumb: Ah but he must be desperate to get back into the ring. He’s the type that likes a legitimate finish.

Rose: He’s going to have to do something if he wants to retain because Alexis has been controlling this match from damn near the very beginning.

Alexis gets to her feet, grabs Aaron by the ankles, and drags him out ot the floor. Aaron lands on his feet and Alexis gives him a bicycle kick that knocks the TV Champ down to the floor. The referee demands they get back in the ring before he starts to count them both out.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...

Five...Alexis rolls into the ring and stands up, moving the referee and breaking the count.

Nelson: Kirkland getting back in the ring and saving her chances at walking out with the championship.

Crumb: Alexis is just putting on a clinic and Aaron is taking a beating. I’m starting to think that we’re going to see yet another new IPW Television Champion tonight.

Rose: Well if they get counted out Kostan still retains the title and Alexis will leave with nothing.

Aaron staggers to his feet and Alexis slingshots herself over the top out onto Aaron, smashing him to the floor! Alexis hops up and rolls into the ring to keep the referee from counting again. Aaron starts to sit up and Alexis climbs up to the top rope. Smirking, she jumps off for a flying elbow to the floor. Aaron rolls under the ring and Alexis lands hard on the floor, the crowd exploding at the impact!

Crowd: HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!!! HOLY SHIT!!!

Nelson: I do not know if she is going to be able to get up from that one!

Crumb: I don’t even know if she is conscious.

Rose: This is the opening that Aaron needs but will he be able to capitalize?

Aaron rolls back out and kicks Alexis in the seated position. Alexis falls over and Aaron grabs the ring skirt to help pull himself up to his feet. He rolls into the ring and stops the referee’s count again. Alexis starts to get up and Aaron jumps up into a springboard leg drop to the floor, drilling Alexis perfectly. The referee moves in even as Aaron gets to his feet and to accept the crowd’s adulation.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...

Aaron dives into the ring and the referee admonishes him for breaking the count again.

Nelson: And this time it is Kostan that breaks the referee’s ten count.

Crumb: That failed high risk move was the opening that Kostan needed and now he’s using it to his advantage.

Rose: Let’s just hope he can keep it up.

Alexis staggers to her feet, grabs Aaron by the ankles, and drags him out to the floor again. The referee starts to call for them both to get back in. Alexis goes to jump in but Aaron stops her. Alexis punches Aaron and Aaron fires back. They trade punches: Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron. The referee throws up his hands and starts to count them both out.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...

Nelson: They continue to play this most dangerous game with the referee!

Rose: You really think Alexis gives a damn about the referee?

Nelson: I do not want to know what Kirkland gives a damn about!

Crumb: Yeah, me neither!

Alexis shoves Aaron and dives in to break the count but Aaron stops her from going all the way in. Aaron pulls Alexis out and then goes to dive in himself. Alexis stops him from going all the way in the same way Aaron had stopped her. Alexis goes to dive in and Aaron stops her. The entire time the referee pleads with both Icons to come back into the ring.

Alexis snaps off a front kick. Aaron fires back and then two start exchanging kicks. First Alexis gets one in, then Aaron returns fire: Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron.With every shot, both Icons seem to have a little less snap left to throw at the other. Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron. The referee shakes his head and starts counting again.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...Alexis fires off another kick and Aaron returns fire.

Five…

Six...Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis.

Seven...Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron.

Eight...Alexis blocks a kick and spins as if going for a spinning backfist. Aaron ducks and Alexis dives into the ring to break up the count!

Nelson: These two are just being ruthless right now. They just keep hitting each other with blow after blow and they are not holding back!

Rose: They both want to leave with the strap and they’re showing why they’re better than the other… in their own minds.

Crumb: These two are so evenly matched at this point… whoever hits the other at the right moment will be the champion… if it even gets to that.

Aaron drags Alexis right back out and Alexis mule kicks him on the way out. Aaron staggers a couple of steps and kicks back. The crowd cheers them on as they exchange stiff, nasty kicks yet again: Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron, Alexis, Aaron. The referee, watching on, just shrugs and starts counting yet again.

One…

Two…

Three…

Four...Alexis gives Aaron a spin kick and then tries to run for the ring but Aaron gives her a modified enziguri that puts Alexis on the floor.

Five…

Six…

Seven...Alexis grabs Aaron’s ankle but Aaron kicks her away.

Eight…

Nine...Aaron dives in, Alexis coming up after him.

TEN!!!

Alexis dives in but the referee calls for the bell.

Crumb: So what's the call?!

Nelson: I believe that Alexis Kirkland did not make it back in time!

Rose: That’s some bullshit! This match should still be going on!

Torres: Ladies and gentlemen, Aaron Kostan successfully entered before the referee’s count of ten however, Alexis Kirkland did not and therefore your winner as a result of a count-out… AND STILL…

Alexis blasts Aaron in the back of the head with a forearm shot. Aaron stumbles but turns around just as Alexis leaps on top of him. Aaron fights back and the referee calls for the bell and more help. The two Icons continue to hammer away on each other even as Compton Brothers Security personnel come in and drag them away from each other.

Nelson: Well we know that Kostan has retained the Television Championship, but it does not look like Kirkland is finished with him.

Crumb: I am curious as to how this is going to turn out down the line?

Rose: Fact of the matter is that Alexis has now lost two in a row and Kostan has retained his title yet again.

Nelson: I have a sneaking suspicion that this is far from over.

With just minutes to go before the Civil War Main Event, we find IPW GM Tapioca Joe walking through the backstage area once again. He reaches his office and, with a sigh, he realises that the previously locked door was ajar. He rolls up his sleeves and pushes the door open. The cameras catch the back of a shaven head looking up at a beautiful old-style wrestling belt mounted proudly on the ceiling.

Kellar: Pacific Coast Regional Championship circa nineteen... eighty nine?

Tap allows a smile, and nods

Tap: Good eye... one year out. It's eighty-eight. Thomas "Bear Strangler" McGee took the original home when he had a falling out with James Memphis. They recast it and carried on like nothing happened. When McGee came back he and I wrestled a unification bout, and they carried on using the original. Nobody seemed to care what was done with the replica so, there it is

Tap pulls up alongside Kellar.

Tap: Simpler times...

Kellar: I often think I was born in the wrong era...

Kellar turns towards Tap, and Tap towards him. They stare each other down for a while, but can't hold a straight face. They hug each other and slap each other hard on the back.

Kellar: It's good to see you old man.

They separate, Tap staring at Kellar.

Tap: And you Dynamite....

Tap makes his way over to his desk

Tap: Now... get out.

Kellar: I only want five minutes.

Tap: I have a unconscious security guard in the corporate area, and someone just told told me that the lock on Joshua Samson's office has been forced. I don't have time for this.

Kellar: Five minutes Tap...

Tap: No Jon, now.

Kellar: Okay but... before I go, there's something you should know.

Tap: I don't care.

Kellar: Right now Kono Masaki is somewhere in the building with that grotesque cane that Joshua had for that Vegas show a few years back.

Tap: I... still don't care.

Kellar: The one with the lighter in the head...

Tap's eyes widen - so does Kellar's smile

Kellar: Would be a shame if someone set of the sprinkler system just before the main event. I mean, you'd have to air it on Free TV...

Tap: Where is he?

Kellar: Not to mention the refunds...

Tap: WHERE IS HE?

Kellar: I don't know... may have escaped your notice but he has a tendency to do his own thing.

Tap leans back and folds his arms

Tap: This is blackmail...

Kellar: Oh come on, I thought you'd enjoy the throwback.

Tap: I should never have told you that story.

Kellar: We were drunk, I was young, you were foolish...

Tap shakes his head

Kellar: Come on... you've got five minutes before the main event. What harm is there...

Tap glares at Kellar.

Tap: Five minutes...

Kellar: Now we're talking.

Kellar pulls up a chair

Tap: You know, you're about the same age I was when I told you that story about the sprinklers at the 1991 King of the Cage finals...

Kellar: Really???!

Kellar does a quick count in his head, his eyes pointing upwards.

Kellar: Bloody hell...

Tap: I'm being seen with one of my boss' least favourite people in this sport? You'd have to say something very damn convincing...

Kellar: I want you to sign the Sons of Gold.

Tap frowns, and leans back.

Tap: And after Samson gets done picking me out of his teeth?

Kellar: Please tell me you're not scared of that wanker...

Tap: I'm not, but he knows business, as do I. Three certainties in life - death, taxes, and never sign the Sons of Gold.

Kellar: This time it's different. I've got both brothers.

Tap: You also had them on one of your Underground Zero shows, then Kono disappeared.

Kellar: Yes but before that they put on a match... that's one more match than any other promoter's got out of them for years. I'm offering you a longer deal.

Tap: Until Kono goes walkabout again, or until he injures someone, and that's before we take into account that there are entire company rosters with fewer disqualifications than him.

Kellar: I can control him.

Tap: So said every other manager he ever had. Even Joshua wouldn't touch him and you've seen some of the guys he was willing to put up with.

Kellar: Kono can't go walkabout. His U.S. visa is entirely dependent upon him sticking to me. I'm sponsoring him.

Tap: Lucky you... enjoy the hassle.

Kellar: Come on Tap, since when were you against giving young talent a chance?

Tap glares at Kellar

Tap: Don't push your luck, Jon.

Kellar: I am offering you two of Japan's hottest talents, and the chance to promote your new tag team division with a team the hardcore fans have been dying to see re-unite. Tell me that doesn't excite you?

Tap: Of course it does.

Kellar: Excellent, where do I sign?

Tap: But I learned the hard way to think with my head, not with my heart. I learned that lesson too late to win a World Championship, and I'm not going to forget it.

Kellar: Come on Tap...

Tap: Plus, I know better than to trust in the altruism of Jon Kellar. You want something out of this.

Kellar smiles

Kellar: So what if I do?

Tap: Joshua pays my salary... you don't. Bringing you into the fold is not a hassle I need.

Kellar: You know what an asset they'd be to IPW, and Joshua has never said no to anything that lines his pockets. He'll bitch and moan for a bit but you know he'll come round eventually. This is good for business.

Tap leans back in his chair

Tap: For the sake of our friendship... I'll take Hiro Masaki.

Kellar: Hiro won't wrestle without Kono, Kono can't wrestle without me.

Tap raises an eyebrow

Kellar: I know, I don't understand it either, but Hiro is adamant that they go as a team or he'll go back to Japan.

Tap smiles

Tap: And you can't market Kono without Hiro...

Kellar: Try not to look too smug about it...

Tap sighs

Tap: Alright... I'll bring the Sons of Gold in...

Kellar: Thanks Tap, you know it makes s...

Tap: I'm not finished... I will bring the Sons of Gold in, but I'm only clearing Hiro to wrestle.

Kellar: I told you Hiro...

Tap: Won't wrestle without Kono, I know. Kono will be on an IPW contract, and he'll be paid by appearance. His first appearance will be when I approve it, not before.

Kellar: And me?

Tap sighs

Tap: That's a little trickier... I'm going to have to clear that with Samson.

Kellar rolls his eyes

Tap: Jon, it's his company... and I'm guessing you're only here because you couldn't find anything to blackmail him with.

Kellar stares at the ground

Tap: That's always been your problem Jon, you assume anyone you don't like isn't as smart as you are. Whatever you may think of Joshua, he's not stupid.

Kellar: That's debatable...

Tap: I need to talk to Joshua... in the meantime call off Kono.

Kellar folds his arms.

Tap: Jon...

Kellar: Fine...

Kellar sighs and reaches into his pocket, pulling out his phone. He dials a number, barks some Japanese into it, then puts it back in his pocket.

Tap: Good, now if you'll excuse me.

Tap taps a television remote on his desk. The large screen in the corner of the room flickers into life.

Tap: Main Event time.

Kellar takes a seat next to Tap.

Kellar: You know... I did find something else in Samson's office.

Kellar produces a bottle of bourbon and a couple of glasses.

Kellar: Good year too...

Tap sighs

Tap: Always a game with you two...

Kellar smiles

Kellar: It's all a game Tap...

Tap: Heh... must have been a wise man who told you that.

Kellar nods as he pours two glasses.

~~

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Torres: The following is the CIVIL WAR MAIN EVENT for the ICONIC PRO WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!

The crowd explodes with cheers.

Torres: The match is scheduled for ONE FALL with a THIRTY MINUTE time limit!

As "Heart Attack" by Scarlxrd hits the P.A. System, Corey Lazarus emerges with a stride in his step, a smirk on his face regardless of the reaction he receives, and a sleaze aura that radiates from his pores. He treats his brown leather jacket with such high regards, he'll tell anyone within arms reach and outstretched hands for acknowledging to mind it, not really the hand-slapping type himself. If he sees someone recording his entrance with a mobile phone, especially if they're an attractive female, he'll break his no-touching clause to swipe their phone and take a selfie of himself for their Corey Lazarus fan page, it's the least he can do. He still wants the fans approval though, so he'll give you a few gestures of acknowledgement, but more often than not he'll lay against the top ropes of his corner, a lackadaisical way to either await his opponent or get across his otherwise care-free attitude. He isn't afraid to stick his hand down the front of his trunks and blow you a kiss with the same hand, be you his opponent or just the luckiest lady in the place.

Torres: Introducing first the challenge hailing from Newhaven, East Essex, England...weighing in at one hundred and eighty-one pounds...standing at a height of five feet eight inches...he is the self-proclaimed Rightful Champion...he is Hot Take….COREEEEYYYYYY LAZARUUUUSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nelson: Here we go again! I am hoping that this time we are going to see a finite conclusion to this whole dog and pony show.

Crumb: I don’t think that you are the only one because I’ve heard a number of rumors that people backstage are growing more and more frustrated.

Rose: I wouldn’t be surprised because they’re all a bunch of… well let’s just say that a lot of them are jealous that they’re not in this position.

The lights in the arena go out, the crowd pops as the pitch black twinkles with the light of cell phones. A slow melodic chime of reassembling a child's jack in the box plays through the speakers. A few lights flicker on stage, a guitar, base and drums all chim in slowly keeping beat with the creepy chimes. But then all goes silent.

NIGHTMARE!
(Now your nightmare comes to life.)

With the opening scream of "Nightmare" by Avenged Sevenfold echoes through the arena. The Nightmare Oliver Black pops up from a hole in the stage. The crowd erupts as Black stands center stage, black paint smeared under his eyes, a black nightmare bandana covering the lower half of his face.

Torres: Coming to the ring next...he hails from Manchester, England...weighing in at one hundred and eighty pounds….standing at a height of five feet ten inches...he is the current, reigning, and defending Iconic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion….he is The Nightmare….OLIVEEERRRRRR BLACCCCCCKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With the announcement of his name the feathered shoulders of his entrance jacket burst open into a large pair of black wings! Oliver stands there a moment soaking in the crowd’s reaction, before making his way to the ring.

You should have known
The price of evil
And it hurts to know
That you belong here, yeah
Ooh, it's your fuckin' nightmare!

Nelson: Oliver Black has been the Iconic Professional Wrestling Heavyweight Champion for four months now, the longest in history and he is looking forward to extending that reign here tonight.

Crumb: But Corey Lazarus has pushed him to the edges of his abilities on multiple occasions but will tonight be the night where he finally walks out with the title?

Rose: I’m not too sure who’s got the edge going into this thing but Oliver does have the champion’s advantage that’s for sure.

DING DING DING!!

---Civil War Main Event: Iconic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship Match: “The Rightful Champion” Corey Lazarus vs. “The Nightmare” Oliver Black---

Corey and Oliver begin to circle each other. There seems to be some jawing back and forth with neither Icon committing to an attack.

Nelson: Neither Icon wants to give an inch here!

Crumb: There is a lot of hate between these two men and neither seem to be backing down!

Rose: These are two of the biggest egos going at it and both want to walk out as the champion.

Crumb: Like the tagline states: there can only be one!

Finally Corey stops and opens his arms indicating he is giving Oliver a free shot. Oliver looks around and shrugs before firing a quick right into Corey's face. Corey takes the punch and stands his ground, despite the punch splitting his lip. The Hot Take smiles with a light stain of blood on his teeth. Corey returns with a jab of his own and soon the two are trading punches.

After the fourth exchange Oliver switches it up and whips the Rightful Champion into the ropes before lowering his head to set-up a back body drop. Corey has other plans and holds onto the ropes allowing him to stop the bounce. He steps forward and a loud smack can be heard as the top of his foot makes contact with Oliver's chin. Dazed, the Heavyweight Champion stumbles as Corey Lazarus captures him from behind and sends him to the mat with a Russian leg sweep. Corey drops down for a pin.

One...Kick out!

Nelson: I really hope that Lazarus has more planned if he really wants to walk out of here as the winner. Oliver Black has not been champion this long for nothing.

Crumb: Corey is sending a message that he’s not going to be backing down and that he is a legitimate threat to Black’s reign.

Rose: Corey just better not let that cockiness of his come into play or things aren’t going to be working out too well for him.

Oliver gets to his feet and shrugs off Corey's attack. He squares up again and the two shoot at each other. Corey grabs Oliver's arm with a wristlock and twists. Oliver reverses with one his own. Corey rolls through and pulls Oliver in for a clothesline. Oliver catches him with an European uppercut creating some distance between the two. Corey stumbles backward. Oliver hits him with a snap suplex and floats over to a reverse chinlock.

Nelson: How quickly Black was able to turn things around in his favor after a quick series of reversals from both Icons.

Crumb: They’re continuing to show why they want to be the champion. I just can’t wait to see which one it is going to be.

Rose: Well the winner is going to have a big load on their hands. Because Bliss won the battle royal earlier tonight and you know that she’s going to want to cash that in ASAP.

Corey struggles as Oliver uses his knee as a fulcrum point to wrench back on Corey's chin. He is able to slip out of the hold and falls forward. Oliver pulls Corey to his feet, Corey immediately returns the attack. He hits Oliver with a couple of left jabs crossing over with a right. Oliver tries to block but Corey slams his hands away before sending double axe handle into his skull. Oliver drops to his knees and Corey hits him with a DDT. Corey rolls Oliver over for the cover.

One…

Two… kick out!

Nelson: The referee’s hand was bouncing off the mat after the two when Black managed to kick out. That time it took longer to kick out than the last time.

Crumb: That could more than likely be chalked up to fatigue. They’ve both been giving it their all and are showing no signs of slowing down.

Rose: We’re still climbing and have not yet reached the peak. Once this match hits its climax, it’s all downhill from here.

Corey climbs to his feet, looks out into the booing crowd, and throws his hands out to his sides. Meanwhile Oliver has quietly gotten up and springboards off of the ropes and hits Corey with a dropkick before he can scramble out of the way. The Nightmare quickly springs to his feet and hits Corey with a quick elbow drop before going into a side headlock. Corey flails his arms and finally finds his strength to begin to sit up against the hold.

Nelson: Lazarus is surely mustering all the strength that he has to fight back against Black.

Crumb: But Oliver has that headlock locked in tightly and it doesn’t look like he’s going to make it easy for him.

Rose: Well let’s just wait and see, things could turn down a different path at any moment. Don’t go counting either of them out now.

Corey finally breaks free and turns to face Oliver, a sick grin plastered to his face. Both men are back on their feet. Corey backs up allowing Oliver to get back to his feet. He turns back to the crowd in an effort to taunt Oliver, but the Nightmare is stone faced. Corey hawks and spits at Oliver's feet before he tosses up a middle finger to his opponent. Oliver remains unfazed by Corey's antics before beginning to circle Corey again.

Nelson: What a classless act by Lazarus. No wonder why people do not think that he has what it takes to be the champion.

Crumb: Well you should know by now the type of person that Corey Lazarus is.

Rose: A low-life piece of crap… but he’s not going to be backing down from this fight.

Corey takes a swing but Oliver dodges and takes Corey to the mat with a lightning fast urinage. He floats back over and goes to work on Corey's legs with a series of well placed knees. Corey yells out in pain as Oliver continues to dismantle him. Oliver stands and drops a leg across Corey's throat, sending the Rightful Champion to his side in order to regain his breath.

Nelson: A lucky dodge there by Black was enough for him to mount an offense against Lazarus. Let us just hope that he will be able to keep it up.

Crumb: That leg drop has seemingly knocked the wind out of the challenger. I wonder if he’s going to be able to get it together after this.

Rose: Well it looks like he’s rolled away a bit in an attempt to regain his composure.

Oliver suddenly backs off and steps back into the corner of the ring, waiting against the ropes for his challenger to get back to his feet. Corey eventually gets there and when he comes to his wits he charges Oliver in the corner. Oliver sidesteps him and the Rightful Champion smashes into the ring post. Yelling out in pain, Corey, holding his shoulder, falls backward. Oliver looks down at him and chuckles.

Nelson: Well it does appear as though Black’s vicious side has come out to play as he hits move after move on Lazarus.

Crumb: Well Oliver once again was able to get out of Lazarus’ way and that charge… well I don’t think it was very well planned out.

Rose: It appears to me as though Corey’s ego is starting to come into play. Things aren’t going to go to well if he doesn’t change that and soon.

Oliver slowly stalks Corey as Lazarus scrambles back to his feet and tries to shake the pain out of his neck and shoulder. Obviously frustrated, Corey slides out the ring, his eyes locked on Oliver's as he slowly begins to slowly backpedal up the rampway.

Nelson: Is Lazarus trying to bait Black into a trap… or is he legitimately walking out of this match.

Crumb: Judging by the look in his face, it could be either or.

Rose: He’s a coward and he’s leaving… that’s all there is to it.

The referee begins to count.

One...Corey clears his nostrils.

Two...Corey continues to taunt Oliver Black.

Three...Oliver yawns.

Four...

Nelson: It looks like Corey Lazarus is trying to lure Oliver Black to the outside.

Corey rushes back into the ring, ending the count and sliding under the bottom rope and into his opponents grapple. Corey headbutts Oliver, sending him reeling. Oliver spins around is met with a clothesline that sends him to the mat. Corey pulls him up and hits him with an Orange Crush!

Crowd: HOLY SHIT! HOLY SHIT!

One…

Two...

Thr...KICK OUT!

Nelson: Black almost lost the championship right there! I did not think that he was going to be able to kick out of that one!

Crumb: He’s not been the champion this long for no reason. He’s defeated everyone who’s stepped up to challenge him… Corey’s going to have to do more if he wants to be the one to break the streak.

Rose: I don’t know if he has what it takes though. He seems to be better at arguing that getting it done when it matters.

Corey sends Oliver to the mat again with a standing dropkick.

Nelson: He is certainly not holding back.

Crumb: Corey wants to show everyone that he is the champion.

Rose: And not just playing at one.

Corey locks in an Indian deathlock. Oliver finally shows some emotion as he claws toward the rope. Corey yanks and twists Oliver's knees and all he can do to try to pull himself to the ropes. Oliver pounds on the mat in pain and pulls some more until he finally grabs the bottom rope.

Nelson: Oliver managing to grab that rope… but is it enough?

Rose: If the referee doesn’t see it, I don't think it will matter.

Crumb: Ah but I think that after what happened in the last match, the referee better be playing closer attention.

The referee notices Oliver’s hand on the rope and calls for Corey to break the hold.

Nelson: And now Lazarus has to break his hold. Boy, does he not look too happy.

Crumb: No he doesn’t… especially given what happened in his last encounter with Oliver.

Rose: If he wants to win, he has to stay focused and not let anything get to him.

Corey shoves the referee away, who gives him a stern warning. Corey spits at the referee before letting go of the hold and standing back up.

Nelson: That is totally uncalled for! Spitting on someone is the height of disrespect!

The referee gives Corey a final warning. Disregarding the official, Corey turns back to face Oliver only to be met with Darkness Falling (single knee facebreaker)!

Crumb: WHAT CAN COREY LAZARUS BE THINKING AS OLIVER BLACK CONNECTS WITH DARKNESS FALLING!!

Oliver covers.

One…

Two…

THREE!!

Nelson: OLIVER BLACK HAS DONE IT!

Rose: GODDAMNIT!

Torres: The winner of this match AND STILL the Iconic Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion...Oliver Black!!

Corey can't believe it as he gets to his knees and frantically runs his hands through his hair. Oliver is handed his IPW title belt and slides out of the ring. He walks over to the timekeeper’s table and grabs Corey’s Rightful Champion belt.

Nelson: Oliver Black has done it… when all hope looked like it was gone, he nailed his finisher at just the right time and was able to get a LEGIT pinfall over Corey Lazarus!

Crumb: Oh but you do know that Corey’s not about to let this die. So therefore I don’t think we’re going to see the end of this.

Rose: If Corey’s smart… he’ll disappear into the abyss.

Oliver slowly makes his way up the rampway. Once at the entranceway stage, Oliver looks at both title belts. He smiles as his gaze falls upon the IPW title while he frowns with disdain as he switches to look at the Rightful Championship. Without giving it a second thought, Oliver chucks the Rightful Championship deep into the clamoring crowd!

Crumb: WHAT CAN EVERYONE BE THINKING AS OLIVER BLACK TOSSES COREY LAZARUS’ RIGHTFUL CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE BELT INTO THE CROWD OF FANS?!?!

Nelson: Black is done with Lazarus, tossing the belt into the crowd is the icing on the cake!

Crumb: Now he’s got to see what Bliss chooses to do considering they won the right to challenge him earlier in the night.

Rose: Aye, but anyone in the Top Five of the standings can challenge for the title. So he’s got to pay attention to them as well.

Oliver holds the IPW Heavyweight belt up high as the show fades.

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