The crowd is alive with energy inside of the Bee Holdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance, Arizona. The camera scans around the capacity crowd, cheering and waving while holding up signs for their favorites.
A spotlight then begins to shine and the crowd cheers as ring announcer Justin Decent steps out onto the stage. The handsome exhibitionist jogs out to the ring, slapping hands to the fans who reach out to him.
He is handed the microphone by Jason Adams as he runs up the ring steps and climbs inside of the six-sided SCW ring and walks around, pumping his fist in the air to the tune of the crowd's chants;
Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
Justin then hops up onto the corner turnbuckle and smiles, looking out at all of the fans filling the seats around the building itself. He drops back down and takes his place in the center of the ring and brings the microphone up to his lips.
Justin: Hello everyone and welcome to the Bee Holdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center right here in Fort Defiance, Arizona and welcome to Sin City Wrestling "Climax Control"!
The crowd cheers!
Justin: Now please help me welcome the Hostess With the Mostess for "Climax Control" -- Miss Amanda Hugginkiss!
The crowd cheers as the spotlight on the stage appears, illuminating Amanda dressed in a suit with her full makeup and wig on. Behind her is a group of women made up to look like the Robert Palmer girls with guitars and microphones. The music kicks off, and the performance begins.
Amanda: Potato skins, potato cakes
Whoah
Your greasy hands, your salty lips
And you don't mind if they're not cooked
Whoah, you like them even if they're lumpy or tough, oh yeah
Might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds
Ooh yeah
I'm givin' up, it'sjust no use
I used to hate them, now they're all that I eat, oh yeah
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Hash browns, and instant flakes
Baked or boiled or french fried
There's no kind you haven't tried
You planned a trip to Idaho
Just to watch potatoes grow
I understand how you must feel
I can't deny they've got appeal
You like them whether they are plain or they're stuffed, oh yeah
Better face the facts, it seems you can't get enough
You know, you're gonna have to face it
You're addicted to spuds
Looks like you found the chips
Your belly aches, your teeth grind
Some tator tots would blow your mind
You need your fix, I guess you're hooked
And late at night you always dream
Of bacon bits and sour cream
Whee, It's pretty obvoius to me you can't get enough
You know you're gonna have to face it
You're addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, you're addicted to spuds
Another case of spud abuse
What can I say, what can I do
Potato bug has got me too, Wahoo
Whee, I've often seen then whipped, but they just can't be beat
Now I'm gonna have to face it
I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Might as well face it, I'm addicted to spuds
Amanda and "the girls" do one final pose as the spotlight winks out, leaving the fans with cheers!
We are outside where we see Ms. Rocky Mountains stand in the parking lot with a camera crew, apparently waiting for one of the wrestling superstars or bombshells of SCW.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Hello Belinda and Jason, we are outside and waiting the arrival of the latest signee Senor Vinnie. We have been told that he was going to do something special and asked for this interview to take place outside.
She just finished talking when a limo comes up and stops right in front of her, we see a limo driver get out as he opens the door behind him and out comes Senor Vinnie. he is wearing a white suit and has a cactus in his hands.
Simone: Oh God, not that cactus again??
Adams: It's Pete the cactus!!
Simone: He named that damn thing?? Oh my God, did I end up in the Muppet Show???
Ms. Rocky Mountains walks over towards Senor Vinnie, who already has started an argument with he cactus.
Senor Vinnie: I already told you, from eating Burrito's makes you all gassed up.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Er Senor Vinnie??? I am here for the interview.
He looks at the reporter with large eyes and then puts his head close to the cactus as if he is listening to him.
Senor Vinnie: Yes Pete, I know. She is a hot mami too, but you cannot have all the ladies in this federation you know. You have to make a choice between her or Belinda.
Simone: Please not me.
Senor Vinnie nods his head and looks at Ms. Rocky Mountains.
Senor Vinnie: I am sorry mami, but he likes Belinda more.
Simone: For f### sakes
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Err, okay. I think I will manage to get over it... but about that inter....
Senor Vinnie: YOU THINK?? Why are you so cold hearted?? He struggled to make a decision, he constantly tells me that he is a lover and not a fighter. Now I have to fight all the battles and do all the debates for him to understand that he needs to be in a monogamist relationship!!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: But...,
Senor Vinnie: Oh no, do not start to use the reverse psychology tactics of trying to make it difficult on him. He is truly a sensitive guy. He has issues bonding, he needs the best guiding measures that I can give him. And he does not need YOU to be a distraction!!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: But...,
Senor Vinnie: No this has gone far enough, I'm out of here. I was supposed to meet up with Ms. Rocky Mountains, but apparently she just blew us both off!! I'm going inside, I have had enough of this filthy parking lot!!
Senor Vinnie storms off as we see Rocky stand there amazed
Ms. Rocky Mountains: But that's me..... oh man!!
Simone: Hello everyone and welcome to Sin City Wrestling Climax Control! I am Belinda Simone!
Adams: Why do we sing "Rock a bye baby" to lull a baby to sleep when the song is about putting your baby in a tree and letting the wind crash the cradle on the ground?
Simone: ........
Adams: I'M JASON ADAMS!
Simone: Finally! We are here in Fort defiance, the first stop in our tour through Arizona. Tonight, we kick off the opening round of the men's Gold Rush tournament where the winner will challenge Fenris for the World Heavyweight Championship at High Stakes VIII!
Adams: Yeah and the tournament kicks things off when the newcomer Senor Vinnie debuts against Joshua Acquin! I'm confused. Christian has been threatening to punish Joshua but then goes and puts him in a tournament for a shot at the world title?
Simone: Who knows how Christian's mind works? He could be lulling Acquin into a false sense of security. Another newcomer then makes his debut in the very same tournament, as Todd Williams steps inside of the ring for the first time in SCW, but not the first time in the sport. His opponent is a daunting one as he takes on Jake Raab!
Adams: Then the first half of the first round ends when Ty West returns to the ring to take on the Freight Train of Pain, Casey Williams. You know Ty has been talking about retiring as of late.
Simone: So has Casey, and win or lose, the sport would be sorry for the loss of either man so I hope they both reconsider. Then Bombshell action follows the tournament when Amy Marshall sets foot back inside of the ring, taking on one of the single most arrogant women to ever set foot inside of the ring; Apple Coren!
Adams: And the main event is for the Roulette Championship! The Cockney King Ben Jordan puts his title on the line by answering Caleb Storms open challenge himself! That shows a lot of heart for Ben here!
Simone: And it may come back to bite the champion on the butt because an open challenge also shows the confidence level of Caleb Storms!
Adams: And if we're going to get to see that then we have to get this show started so let's go!
Senor Vinnie can be seen backstage preparing for his match as his cactus Pete is on a bench in front of him. Suddenly we hear a knock as Senor Vinnie answers the door and we see Ms. Rocky Mountains.
Senor Vinnie: You again? Look, I told you to back off.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: No you got it all wrong, I am Ms. Rocky Mountains. I was the one that waited for the interview with you
He looks bewildered at her, blinking his eyes a few times before sighing.
Senor Vinnie: Can I see your backstage pass please??
Rolling her eyes as she shows her ID and Senor Vinnie looks at her, as if he is still not believing her but lets her in.
Senor Vinnie: You could have told me that she is the one that was supposed to interview me Pete!!!
The cactus obviously doesn't say anything that we can hear.
Senor Vinnie: Oh now you tell me!!!
He lifts his hands up in the air as he is clearly not amused by it all.
Senor Vinnie: Please Ms. Rocky Mountains, have a seat.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Please, call me Rocky.
Senor Vinnie: Hey yo!! Adrian!!!
She rolls her eyes and ignores the obviously often used joke on her and starts to ask questions.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Senor Vinnie, tonight you are making your in ring debut against veteran Joshua Acquin, how do you plan on....
Senor Vinnie: No, you got it all wrong. I am not facing him, he is facing me.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Err..., right.
Senor Vinnie: Secondly, how do I feel?? I feel disrespected, this so called thorn into Senor Underwoods side does not even have the courtesy to tell me that he won't be doing his obligated job and do a promo. I mean seriously?? Is this how they are trying to preserve a washed up and has been career???
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Well....,
Senor Vinnie: No, please let me. You see, where I come from it is called kaka..., or what you call bullshit. I busted my ass off to make a first impression towards this wannabe, but I never got that first impression in return!! I am really sensitive about these things, I have stayed up since my promo went up.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Why??
Senor Vinnie: Why?? Because I was so excited, I had all these goosebumps all over my body. I had to take three showers that night to cool off mami. I am one hot blooded Latino and this is what I get in return?? I mean seriously?? Even Stephen Hawking is better in cutting a promo that does not make sense!! But at least he tries!!!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: But...,
Senor Vinnie: Well if you don't mind, I need to take a quick powernap before I have to get to the ring... I ...., what??
He looks at Pete the cactus and then rolls his eyes.
Senor Vinnie: Are you serious?? I have to get to the ring already???
With that he storms off after grabbing his cactus and leaves Ms. Rocky Mountains alone once again.
The crowd is in anticipation of the arrival of the next wrestler as the lights go out and a huge cactus emerges upon the Titan Tron. We hear Epic from Metalachi hit the sound system as a big figure emerges in the dark holding a cactus. Running his hand that is covered in a glove over the cactus as if he is worshipping to it.
Justin: Coming down the aisle, standing in at 6'8 and weighing in at 280 pounds!! Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico!! Senor Vinnie!!!!
The spotlight shines upon the man as he looks up towards the ring, mumbling something while walking towards the ring. He places the cactus in the corner before rolling into the ring, there he crawls over towards the center of the ring and stares at the fans at the front row seats. He then slowly walks towards the corner where he had placed his cactus, putting it back into his hands as he starts to talk to it and ignores the music of the next entrant/ignores his opponent currently in the ring.
Justin: And his opponent... From Las Vegas Nevada...
Jekyll and Hyde Hits the PA as Joshua walks out from the back with boos from the crowd. As he walks slowly to the ring he avoids all contact from fans. Once in the ring he goes up to the middle rope of the turnbuckle, drawing boos from the crowd as he holds up his arms.
Justin: He is Joshua Acquin!
Justin exits the ring as Joshua and Vinnie look across the ring and the referee motions for the bell.
Simone:Tonight's opening match between Joshua Acquin...
Adams: And your boyfriend Vinnie.
Simone: He is not my boyfriend and before you start to argue, there is the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: The match tonight pits Joshua Acquin against Senor Vinnie in Vinnie's first match.
Joshua and Vinnie lock up in the middle of the ring where Joshua turns Vinnie into a headlock. Senor Vinnie pushes Acquin into the ropes and then is taken off his feet by a clothesline that has Vinnie on the mat. Looking down at the downed Vinnie. Leaping over the fallen wrestler, Acquin rebounds off the opposite ropes and leaps over a diving Vinnie then rebounds again only to have Vinnie get to his feet and drop Joshua to the mat with a big boot. Joshua grabs at his face as Vinnie moves to the ropes near the announce table and kisses his fingertips to Belinda Acquin gets to his feet as Vinnie is paying attention to Belinda. Charging across the ring, Vinnie is taken down with a high knee strike to the back from Acquin. Slammed off the ropes, Vinnie goes to the mat where Acquin grabs his feet and pulls Vinnie into the middle of the ring. Rolling him up slightly, he tries to lock on the sharpshooter but Vinnie kicks out with his foot that sends Acquin stumbling away. Getting to his feet, Vinnie grabs the neck of the rising Acquin and slams his head against the temple of Acquin which has Joshua stumbling from the headbutt. Letting go of the neck, Vinnie grabs Acquin and shoots him off the ropes and hits a high knee on Joshua when he rebounds off the ropes.
Simone: Senor Vinnie taking control of the match early.
Adams: I bet your boyfriend likes showing off for you like this.
Simone: He is not my boyfriend!
Vinnie once more moves to the ropes as Joshua is slow to get to his feet. Blowing another kiss at Belinda, Vinnie turns into a punch from Acquin who staggers him slightly. Catching Vinnie, Acquin locks in an abdominal stretch on Vinnie who cries out in pain. The referee is checking on Vinnie as Joshua reaches back and pulls on the ropes to add more torque to the hold. Before the referee can check, Joshua lets go of the ropes and Drew Patton moves to once more check on Vinnie. Acquin watches as he questions Vinnie before reaching back and pulls on the ropes again. This time, Patton is quick enough to catch Acquin holding the ropes and begins to count forcing him to release the hold. Finally at four Acquin releases Vinnie who stumbles bent over into the middle of the ring. Joshua drops Vinnie to the mat with a falling neckbreaker. Laid out on the canvas, Vinnie is rolled over by Acquin who grabs his leg and rolls him up for a pin but the leisurely pin is not able to hold him down.
Adams: If Joshua thinks that pin would keep the mariachi down doesn't know your guy very well does he?
Simone: I am not even going to dignify that with an answer. But Joshua is going to have to do more than that to win this match.
Acquin slams his hands on the canvas as Vinnie rolls away to the corner. Spinning to his knees, Joshua moves towards Drew Patton motioning for him to be faster. With one final glare at Patton, Acquin turns towards Vinnie and is surprised with a big boot once more that sends him to the canvas. While he is down, Vinnie straddles his chest and begins to rain down right hands on Acquin who tries to cover his head to protect it as Drew motions for Vinnie to let him up. Vinnie smiles viciously and slowly rises to his feet. Reaching down for the head of Acquin, Vinnie pulls him upwards and then whips him into the ropes before catching him on the rebound with a sidewalk slam that has Joshua arching in pain. Getting to his feet, Vinnie pulls Acquin up again and then pulling Acquin's head into the side of his body, Vinnie takes him over with a snap suplex that has Acquin arching in pain.
Adams: What a suplex.
Simone: Acquin is not taking Vinnie seriously enough and it is allowing Vinnie to take advantage.
Vinnie gets to his feet and looks over to his corner where his cactus is. Moving over to it, he leans down and pulls it up to the top turnbuckle to talk to the plant as Joshua recovers across the ring. Shaking his head, Vinnie smiles at the cactus then lowers it gently to the mat once more as Joshua grabs him and spins him around. Before Joshua can take advantage with an irish whip, Vinnie sends him into the ropes with a hard irish whip. As Acquin comes off the ropes, Vinnie tries to take him off his feet with a clothesline, Acquin ducks under it and rebounds with a running clothesline of his own. Vinnie goes down hard and clutches at his head and chest. Rolling away from Acquin who gets to his feet, Vinnie rolls to the outside where the announce table is. Getting to his feet, Vinnie smiles at Belinda and reaching for her hand, brings it to his lips to kiss it tenderly.
Simone: What a gentleman but don't you think you need to be in the ring before you get counted out?
Vinnie nods at Belinda's comment then rolls into the ring once more where he is caught by Acquin who uses a flowing DDT to drop Vinnie to the mat. Rolling to his feet, Acquin rolls Vinnie over with a sharpshooter that has Vinnie arching in pain before he falls to the mat to clutch his head. Patton looks on him and asks if he wants to submit but Vinnie shakes his head and screams no and fights towards the ropes. Acquin leans back that forces Vinnie to stop and once more try to fight the pain by clutching his head. Getting to his hands once more, Vinnie arches and drags himself to the ropes once more. With one final burst of energy, Vinnie curls his arm over the rope as Drew moves to tell Acquin to release the hold. Angrily, Joshua drops the legs of Vinnie and leers over Drew Patton to demand that he pay more attention to his counts and demands for submissions.
Simone: Joshua Acquin better be careful menacing Drew Patton. He isn't on Christian's good list right now.
Acquin moves towards Vinnie who has pulled himself up and stumbles forward. Acquin arrogantly tries a clothesline that misses before Vinnie catches Acquin from behind and pulls him into a german suplex. Without letting go, Vinnie gets to his feet, his arms still controlling Acquin who has a look of surprised fear on his face as he is brought over the head of Vinnie for a second german suplex. Swinging his hips, Vinnie gets to his feet and picks up Acquin for a final german suplex that he releases violently. Acquin lays on the mat trying to recover as he holds his head.
Adams: Vinnie is getting his second wind I think. And Acquin might just not be able to recover if he does.
Moving towards the corner where his cactus is, Vinnie pulls it up to talk to it again as Acquin slowly raises to his feet before stumbling to catch Vinnie who surprises Acquin with holding a finger up. Calling for Drew, Vinnie asks him to check on the other side of the ring. When Patton moves across the ring, Vinnie uses the cactus as a weapon as he blasts it into the face of Acquin. As Joshua drops to the mat with his hands covering his face, Vinnie rolls him up and yells at Drew to make the count.
Simone: Drew Patton didn't see Vinnie use the cactus to his advantage.
ONE!
TWO!
Simone: This might be a win for Vinnie tonight with Joshua still in pain from the cactus attack.
Adams: I have to agree Belinda. Your boyfri...
THREE!
Simone: Stop calling him my boyfriend!
Drew motions for the bell as Vinnie gets to his feet and moves to the ropes holding up his arms in victory.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of this match by pinfall, SENOR VINNIE!
Adams: What a match and what a debut for Senor Vinnie.
Vinnie celebrates in the middle of the ring, blowing kisses to all the women as Joshua is checked by medics.
"Zombies" by Bad Wolves starts up but after a few bars, Ty West still hasn't come into the ramp.
Simone: Has he gotten cold feet?
The music the stops with a screeching as if a record has been suddenly been pulled off a player. A new song starts right away.
"Warriors" by Imagine Dragons fills the arena and as Ty comes out on stage, the crowd erupts into cheers.
Adams: Seems the fans are pleased to see him.
Simone: Well he has certainly made his name well known, even if it is synonymous with failure.
Ty walks down the ramp, greeting fans as he does until he climbs into the ring. He is handed a mic as his music cues down.
Ty: Well this was certainly a surprise. I guess you all missed me.
There are more cheers as he smiles, nodding his head.
Ty: Well that is nice to know. There has been a lot going on with me lately. I guess one might call it a crisis of faith. I wasn't sure if I was going to return to this ring...
The crowd boos and someone shouts, 'We love you Ty!'
Ty: And I love you random Fan.
He laughs.
Simone: Did he just steal that line from that cartoon... Megamind?
Adams: Indeed he did Bel, indeed he did.
Ty: But let's get down to business. I am here to discuss my future with SCW. And I have decided to...
""If I Had A Heart" by Fever Ray" interrupts the young Superstar and the crowd goes nuts as Fenris, the world title around his waist appears from behind the curtain with a mic in hand.
Ty: "Hallo vinur minn."
The crowd and Fenris are shocked at his use of his native tongue. But as his music continues to play, the World Champion power walks down the aisle until he arrives at the ringside area. Fenris then baseball slides inside, beneath the bottom rope. He hops to his feet and steps right up into Ty's personal space and extends his hand, and slowly Ty releases the microphone into his palm. Fenris steps back then, a hard stare on his face as he confronts Ty West.
Fenris: Your future? You are still considering retirement?
Ty shakes his head.
Ty: No, not considering. I decided...
But he is interrupted once again.
Fenris: What is this (beep)!?
The crowd cheers for the champion giving word to the way the fans themselves are feeling towards Ty's impending words.
Fenris: You lose a match here and there and you talk about quitting? Are you TRYING to make people lose what respect they have for you!?
Ty: Spoken like a man who has yet to lose a match in the ring.
Fenris: In wrestling, yes. In MMA? I have lost. And I did not quit! I was man enough to realize and understand that everyone loses! I pick up the pieces and kept going! I. Did. Not. Quit! And here? In SCW and as champion?
Fenris shakes his head.
Fenris: I am smart enough to know that one day I will lose. Everyone does. The question is not if, but when. And I will make sure the man who beats me one day will have the hardest god damn fight of his life! But when that day comes, will I quit?
Fenris takes a step closer and leans in to Ty's face as he answers into the mic.
Fenris: No!
Fenris shoves the mic against Ty's chest hard, and puts a finger on his sternum.
Fenris: You quit over this, and people lose all respect for you. Myself too!
"If I Had A Heart" by Fever Ray starts playing again and Fenris turns his back on Ty, leaving the young man speechless and at a loss as the champion takes his leave.
The opening scream for the song "Test Your Metal" by Unleash the Archers is heard over the PA and the lights start flashing across the arena before Caleb comes out headbanging along to the song before he poses for the crowd at the top of the ramp.
Simone: The shows barely started and we're already hearing from one of the two men in tonight's Main Event!
Adams: That's gotta be a record!
Caleb makes his way down the ramp slapping hands with the fans as he makes his way down the ramp before sliding into the ring and throwing up the metal horns as he is handed the mic by a stage hand.
Caleb: I was going to say this backstage but considering how long I've waited for this opportunity, I figured that I may as well come out here and say it!
Caleb says before grinning broadly.
Caleb: In tonight's Main Event, the Cockney King is being dethroned!
Simone: Surprised no one's used that line against Ben up to this point.
Adams: Can we check in with our resident historian, just to be sure?
Caleb: Five months, five long months I've waited to get this opportunity and the chip on my shoulder has been growing the more I've waited! If anything, it's not so much a chip on my shoulder nowadays but rather it's a goddamn mountain and tonight, when I win back the SCW Roulette Title, that mountain will be hurled off into the distance as I move forward with my life.
Caleb says before going up to the camera.
Caleb: Ben, I know your watching backstage, so know this, ever since you won the title from Jon Dough you've been ignoring me in favor of better competition, tonight your going to find out the hard way that the better competition you've been searching for has been staring you in the face this whole time because these past few months you've been staring down a metal storm and ignoring it, after tonight you won't be able to ignore it!
Test Your Metal hits the speakers again and Caleb heads to the back.
Cameras cut to the backstage area as Pussy Willow is standing beside Jack Stewart and Char Kwan of Gamer Inc.
Pussy Willow: Oh my gosh, I love that jacket girl.
Pussy is so busy admiring Char's Assassin's Creed jacket as Jack is count brick tiles. Pussy feels the material as Char is smiling.
Char Kwan: I know what you mean Pussy. I was thrilled when it finally came into the mail. Like you have no idea.
Pussy nods her head.
Pussy Willow: Okay, with your big win at Violent Conduct, when can we expect to see Gamer Inc debut on Climax Control?
Char looks at Pussy with confusion showing on her face.
Char: We debuted last week.
Pussy laughs while shaking her head.
Pussy Willow: I mean, when will you debut in the ring?
Jack stops counting tiles while turning his attention to the conversation.
Jack: That is up to the management. We have no control over that aspect of our lives. We can just show up and hope for the best.
Pussy looks around to see if Jimmy was going to walk up.
Pussy Willow: Where is Jimmy Andrews?
Char: Jimmy is spending time with his cousin Denise.
Pussy nods her head.
Pussy Willow: You guys got anything exciting happening tonight.
Before Char could respond, Jack starts sniffing the air as he runs off toward catering. Char looks at Pussy before running off after him.
Simone: It's time for the second Gold Rush Tournament match and it's between two newcomers to SCW as Jake Raab takes on Todd Williams.
Adams: Both men have something to prove but more importantly they have their eyes on the title at the end of the tournament and less we forget, the Bombshell tournament was won by a newcomer in Dani Weston!
Simone: Indeed, anything could happen! Let's take it to Justin!
Justin: The following contest is a first round match of the Gold Rush Tournament!
Be Somebody begins to blast across the speakers. The moment it does that is when Todd Williams comes out with his wife Kimberly. Todd smiles as he runs out slapping the stretched out hands of all the fans that are cheering him on.
Justin: Introducing first, from Long Island, New York and weighing in at 210lbs he is "The Redeemer" Todd Williams!
Adams: That's odd, I thought his nickname was "The Dreamer"?
Simone: If you ask Jake he is dreaming if he thinks he's going to win this match!
He runs down to the ring and quickly slides inside. He holds his hand up as his girlfriend takes his place on the side of the ring. He bounces around passionately waiting for the match to start.
Justin: And his opponent!
Feur Frei by Rammstein plays over the sound system as Jake comes out through the curtain and he wears black MMA gloves with red and black trousers as he high fives the fans as he gets into the ring.
Justin: From Dusseldorf, Germany and weighing in at 230lbs, Jake Raab!
He does a hold up on the turnbuckle as he then gets down from the turnbuckle and waits for the match to start.
Simone: Both men have something to prove in this match!
Adams: And the winner will have everything to gain!
Jasmine calls the two men to the middle of the ring to go over the rules with them, they nod to confirm that they understand the rules and Jasmine calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Simone: And the second Gold Rush Tournament match is underway!
Adams: And they are going right at it!
Indeed, as soon as the bell rings Jake and Todd charge at each other and start brawling in the middle of the ring whilst Jasmine watches on to make sure that no rules are being broken by either man, after a few seconds Jake takes the advantage using his MMA training to tackle Todd to the ground and wail away at him with some MMA punches, after a few seconds Jasmine orders the German wrestler to back off but not before Jake sneaks in some MMA kicks for good measure.
Simone: Jake's MMA training came in handy there!
Adams: Which is not a good thing for Todd! And speaking of Jake, he's going for the first cover of the match!
ONE!
TWO!
And Todd kicks out, rather than let up on the assault however Jake locks in an Armbar really putting the pressure on his opponent as Todd struggles to get to the ropes, however after a few seconds he's able to do just that reaching the bottom rope and forcing Jake to let go off Todd's arm, Jasmine orders Jake to back off to let Todd get back to his feet and he complies just long enough for Todd to get to his feet at which point Jake charges at Todd only for Todd duck under the clothesline attempt and hit a backdrop.
Simone: Todd isn't backing down and Jake might be in trouble!
Adams: I wouldn't speak so soon Belinda, Jake landed on the apron and Todd doesn't realize it!
Todd turns around expecting to see Jake on the floor but is instead greeted with Jake's fist to his face, Jake uses the opportunity to go over to the top turnbuckle whilst Todd regains his bearings but just as Jake leaps off the top rope Todd catches him with a running Roundhouse Kick knocking the German Wrestler through a loop! However, Todd doesn't go for the cover right away instead picking up Jake from behind and hitting him with a bridging German Suplex for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Simone: Three.......NO! Jake kicks out and the match continues much to Todd's frustration!
Adams: No kidding! Todd clearly thought he had Jake beaten right there and then!
Todd picks Jake up and bounces off the ropes before he goes for a Satellite DDT on Jake, however Jake is able to reverse it mid-move as he catches Todd with a Fisherman's Brainbuster but before he can go for a pin Todd rolls out of the ring in an attempt to halt Jake's momentum, however Jake is having none of this as he gives chase to Todd who runs to the opposite side of the ring and waits for Jake to follow him in, once Jake does Todd runs to the ropes and goes for a Springboard move of some kind only to get caught with a Powerslam!
Simone: Todd thought he had Jake's number, but Jake was one step ahead of him!
Adams: And now Jake is going for a cover on Todd!
ONE!
TWO!
And Todd kicks out just in the nick of time, however he is still feeling the effects of both the Fisherman's Brainbuster and the Powerslam and Jake takes advantage of this by locking him in a Crossface on Todd, Jake keeps the hold locked in tightly and it looks like Todd might tap out to the hold until he manages to crawl over to the ropes and break the hold! Rather than break it up however Jake rolls Todd away from the ropes and keeps the hold locked in but this time Todd uses that same momentum to roll up Jake.
ONE!
TWO!
And Jake kicks out forcing him to relinquish the hold in the process.
Simone: Jake nearly had the match won with that submission hold but Todd wasn't going to tap out that easily!
Adams: When you look at what's on the line for both men, I don't see either Jake or Todd giving up that easily!
This time it's Jake's turn to roll out of the ring though in his case it's more to regroup and think off what to do next than to halt Todd's momentum especially since his opponent is still shaking off the effects of Jake's submission hold, after a few seconds Todd is back on his feet and measures up Jake as Jasmine's count reaches seven and as soon as Jake turns around Todd leaps looking for a Twisting Corkscrew Plancha but Jake is ready for him as he Dropkicks him out of mid-air causing the opponent to crash and burn.
Simone: Jake had that Suicide Dive well scouted and now Todd's going to pay for it as he is rolled back into the ring!
Adams: You might be right Belinda as Jake is going for the cover on Todd!
ONE!
TWO!
And Todd barely gets the shoulder up in time! Jake looks at Jasmine with a look of disbelief on his face as he clearly thinks that he had the match won right there and then but knowing how pointless it is to argue with SCW's referees he picks up Todd, goes behind him and rushes him to the nearest corner looking for a Rolling German Suplex! However, Todd holds onto the ring ropes to stop him from rolling with Jake as the German rolls to his knees only to be met with a Superkick! Jake seems to be out like a light as Todd goes for a cover.
ONE!
TWO!
And Jake barely gets the shoulder up!
Simone: How did Jake kick out of that?!
Adams: That's a great question!
Out of desperation Todd goes for the Dreamweaver Texas Cloverleaf on Jake but Jake kicks him away before Todd can get a good grip on his legs causing Todd to turn around, once Jake is back on his feet he grabs Todd from behind and goes for an Electric Chair Driver which he hits! However, the toll the match has taken on both men becomes apparent as neither Jake or Todd are moving following the move and Jasmine starts her count, the count reaches nine before Jake starts to stir as he goes for a pin on Todd.
ONE!
TWO!
And Todd kicks out! Rather than be deterred Jake calls out for his finisher!
Simone: Jake is looking for the Raab Buster!
Adams: And if he hits this then it'll be curtains for Todd!
Jake grabs Todd's arms for the Full Nelson but Todd drops down and flips Jake onto his back breaking the hold, sensing the opportunity Todd goes for and hits his signature Standing Moonsault!
Simone: Dream On! And I'm not talking about the Aerosmith song!
Adams: Stick a fork in Jake, he's done!
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!!!
DING DING DING!
Justin: Here is your winner, "The Redeemer" Todd Williams!
Simone: Todd advances to the next round of the Gold Rush Tournament after a fierce battle with Jake!
Adams: Both men gave it their all tonight but, in the end, only one could walk away with the win!
Todd celebrates up the ramp whilst Jake recovers in the ring.
The scene opens backstage at Climax Control where we see Jessie Salco watching the action on a backstage monitor, namely the match between Jake Raab and Todd Williams and the match is ending just as we join her.
Simone: Jessie's been quiet since her back to back losses to Mercedes Vargas last weekend.
Adams: Which is odd considering she has a title defense at Zero Hour II next weekend.
Just as Todd hits the Standing Moonsault for the win Jessie is approached by Ms. Rocky Mountains.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Jessie, can I have a word?
Jessie: Fine but make it quick!
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Last week your undefeated streak against Mercedes was broken..........
Jessie puts a hand up to Rocky's face and she stops.
Jessie: No, in the Honor Wrestling Match, it was Kate who took the fall for my team and in last week's Main Event it was Cat who made me tap, not Mercedes, as far as I'm concerned, she still hasn't beaten me!
Jessie lowers her hand and Rocky continues.
Ms. Rocky Mountains: Speaking of Honor Wrestling, during the week it was announced that SCW and Honor Wrestling were merging and that anyone currently contracted to Honor Wrestling was welcome to make the jump, as you are currently the Honor Wrestling Legacy Champion you must have some thoughts on that?
Jessie scoffs as she shakes her head.
Jessie: It wasn't enough for those idiots to ban me from getting title shots just because I was the only one willing to speak the truth, they must buy out any smaller fed they can that I happen to be a member off or in this case, a champion in? Next weekend at Zero Hour II I'll defend the title against Ella Singleton in a Ladder Match and I know there's been talk off merging the Honor Wrestling and SCW Titles so if that gets me a shot here then fine, at least Honor Wrestling knew how to treat its damn talent with fucking respect! And to anyone who makes the jump, good fucking luck putting up with two co-owners on a power trip!
Jessie storms off as the scene fades.
Standing backstage, Apple Coren has a microphone and looks around for a cmaeraman who she finds nearby. Grabbing him, she pulls him towards the wall that has the SCW logo. Pointing for him to start filming.
Apple Coren: Amy Marshall, do you see me now? How dare you talk about how I am not visible in the ring and backstage area and as a matter of fact, I am completely disappointed that you seem to think that I am not present. Because as a matter of fact I am present but I tend not to associate with second rate talent so that is the whole reason that you haven't seen me backstage.
Apple lets a smirk cross her face.
Apple Coren: Considering that you are a former pornographic...I wouldn't even say actress...and I am a blue blood that counts dukes and earls and lord and even minor royalty in my family. I wouldn't dare dirty my air by being around you.
The smirk fades slightly before a serious look moves over the face of Apple.
Apple Coren: But tonight I will be present. You will recognize me because I will be the bombshell that is having her hand raised in victory after I beat the bloody hell out of you in that ring out there and if you don't believe I can do it, you will be surprised at what I can do when I put my mind to it!
Angrily she moves towards the camera and slams the microphone into the chest of the cameraperson before stomping angrily down the hall towards the gorilla press area.
A picture of the state of Florida appears on the screen as a dark silhouette of a woman appears inside the state itself. Then a voice sounds.
Voice: Sin City Wrestling, you are not ready for a duchess. The Duchess of Florida is coming. She is coming to Climax Control
You see Casey backstage outside his locker room standing next to "Stoner" Scott Oliver. Casey looks ready for his match against Ty West later tonight.
Scott: Casey, you look confident that you can destroy Ty West tonight. Why is that?
Casey: Well, look at the size of me. I am a fucking monster. We all know Ty West was the victor in the Ultimate X match which I was involved in, but he has not faced me in one on one, so I am pretty confident in myself to dominate.
Casey smiles and cackles as Scott asks him the next question.
Scott: I see. How do you feel about the loss of the mother of your children?
Casey: Well, if you saw my last promo, you know I was sad about it, and even though me and Laura had a falling out in our marriage, I still cared about her, but where I was getting myself situated, I forgot to take a minute to check in with her.
Casey frowns as he he walks away from Scott as the scene fades to black.
Justin: The next match is a one on one match and it is a first round qualifying match for the Gold Rush Tournament to determine the number one contender for the world title!!!
The bass kicks up as a heavy fog fills the stage. Yellow and red lights illuminate it until the back of a man is seen through it. The lights vibrate with the base until singing starts and "Pretty" Ty West turns, raising his fists into the air to the mixed reaction of the fans. He arrogantly waves them off with a cocky smirk until he reaches the ring. Once in, he climbs the turnbuckle, letting out a primal 'roar' before jumping down, cracking his neck as he bounces from one leg to the other
Justin: Currently in the ring!! Standing in at 6'4 and weighing in at 250 pounds!! Hailing from Tuscon, Arizona!!! Ty West!!!
The opening guitar rifts and drums hit, then the lyrics of "Trouble" by Five Finger Death Punch start to blast through the speakers, as red and dark blue lights start to flash, reflecting off of mirrors that are set up at the top of the stage, and they go black, and when the lights come back on, Casey Williams appears at the top of the ramp, looking around at the crowd and not moving, his eyes looking at the mirror into his conflicted self.
Casey lets out a roar, his arms out wide before he looks around the crowd, focused and intense. The Freight Train Of Pain starts to walk towards the ring slowly, stopping halfway down the ramp and turning his head to look at the conflicted crowd, their faces showing that they do not know what to make of Casey William's new found aggressiveness.
Justin: From Nassau, New Hampshire, weighing in at three hundred and seventy pounds, he is Casey Williams!
Casey nods his head slowly and turns back to face the ring, walking down towards the apron. Casey puts his hand on the rope, and pulls himself up on to the ring apron and steps over the top rope, staring around at the fans, some cheering and some booing.
Adams: Well this is going to be interesting, both men have battled Fenris in the past and I am sure that either of them want another crack at them
Simone: Strength and size against the more wrestling type wrestler. It's going to be interesting how Ty is going to battle the seven footer
DING DING DING!
The bell has rang as Drew signals for the two men to begin the fight. Casey signals for Ty to bring it as he stands in the middle of the ring, awaiting for Ty to make the first move. But the youngster arrogantly walks towards a neutral corner and leans against the ropes and yawns at Casey.
Adams: Ty is trying to get inside the head of Casey with some mind games.
Casey finally starts to charge in on Ty, only to have Ty to sidestep the charging bull. Causing him to to put his hands on the ropes to stop his charge, only to have Ty to deliver a kick to the hamstrings of Casey. That causes Casey to turn around enraged and charges in on Ty once more, but with a noticeably small limp in the leg that he kicked. Again outsmarts the big man with a dropkick to the shin, this causes Casey to drop hard on the canvas as Ty grabs his leg and drives an elbow into the thigh area before locking the massive leg in a sit down leg grapevine as he pulls hard on the injured leg.
Simone: Smart tactics from the smaller Ty West, grounding the big man takes away his power game.
Casey uses his long arms to reach for the ropes, causing Drew to use the five count on Ty to break the hold that he had on Casey. Ty lets go and grabs the leg once more, there he starts to kick the thigh area before setting him up for a Boston Crab. But when he attempts to roll the big man over it is Casey that uses his long arms to grab Ty by the head and rolls him up for a rather "big" small package in the middle of the ring.
ONE!
TWO!
Ty manages to kick out in the nick of time as the big man had the hold tight on him, he grabs the leg once more and aims to target it with a few more kicks, but Casey uses his other leg and kicks Ty in the face. This sends Ty over the top rope to the outside due to the immense ounce of strength being used by the big man. Casey quickly rolls to the outside and grabs Ty by the head and whips him into the barricades, causing him to hit the steel structure hard with his shoulders. Casey roars towards the crowd before turning to Ty and whips him into the steel ring post and follows it up with a running clothesline. But Ty sidesteps and this causes Casey to hit the steel ring post with his arm, staggering backwards as Ty jumps on the ring apron and jumps off for a double axhandle, only to be caught by Casey in a bearhug. Squeezing his massive arms around the waist of the smaller Ty West as Drew Patton has started to use the ten count on them
ONE!
TWO!
Adams: They need to watch the count!!
Ty tries to get his hands between those of Casey, but the immense might and tight grip makes it almost impossible for Ty to achieve that feat. He then quickly grabs the head of Casey and delivers a headbutt
FOUR!
FIVE!!
The headbutt has no effect on Casey, but the big man finally lets go after suffering a Ty West thumb in the eye. Casey drops him to the concrete floor as Ty hears the ten count
SEVEN!!
EIGHT!!
Ty rolls back in the ring and stares at the nearly blinded Casey as he is desperately trying to find the ring apron with his hands. But manages to slide in the ring at the final moment before Drew Patton could reach the ten count. Ty can't believe it as he had assumed he had the match won by count out, but doesn't stay this way for too long as he starts to focus on the leg once more, kicking the thigh muscle after lifting up the injured leg. He follows it up with series of elbows into the sensitive area before locking the leg in a standing leg grapevine while driving series of knees into the weaker area. He then locks the ankle in a standing ankle lock, trying to injure the leg even more. Casey desperately attempts to free himself by kicking with his other leg towards the head of Ty. But the smaller man blocks it and then lets go off the ankle before putting the injured leg on the canvas before setting him up for a driving knee drop on the leg. But just as Ty let go off the leg and has jumped up it is Ty that rolled the leg out of the way at the final moment. This causes Ty to hit the canvas hard and rolls around while holding his own painful leg.
Simone: Uh oh, the tide has changed???
Casey drags himself slowly towards the corner, there he uses the ropes to pull himself up to his feet once more. Trying to shake off the cobwebs to his leg before slowly starting to hobble towards the now slowly getting to his feet Ty West. Casey grabs him by the head and delivers a headbutt of his own, this sends Ty crashing down to the canvas hard as he falls on his back. Casey hobbles towards him and grabs Ty by the head once more and lifts him up in the air as his feet are now off the ground. Casey has him in a double handed choke hold while screaming at him as he senses victory to be near.
Adams: This is a spot where you don't want to be if you are Ty West!!
Casey squeezes the throat tightly, causing Drew to use the five count in trying to break the hold
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
Casey throws him to the canvas hard, Ty's head bounces off the canvas with authority as we see Case slap his inner thigh muscle of his painful leg, trying to le the blood circulation to flow once more before staggering towards Ty. He grabs him by the throat and sets him up for a chokeslam, but Ty manages to kick Casey in the ribs. This causes him to let go off the hold, causing Ty to grab hold of the head of Casey while locking his legs around his massive waist and attempting to choke Casey out with a submission hold.
Adams: Will Ty be able to do it???
Simone: I am not so sure that he can get the arm all the way across the massive neck of Casey Williams.
This indeed is the situation as Casey suddenly uses his massive strength to drive Ty into the turnbuckles as this causes him to let go off the grip across the head of Casey. Casey staggers backwards as now Ty kicks him in the painful leg, this causes Casey to fall forward as Ty locks him in the Kimura lock and has the immense strong arm in the tight vice grip of the submission hold.
Simone: Kimura Lock!!!
Adams: Will Casey break free? Will he tap?? Is Ty strong enough to do more damage to the arm?? Casey is trying to push his upper body off the canvas and lift Ty off the canvas as he is now on his knees. Ty is pulling harder on the painful arm as Casey is screaming in pain while pounding his hand on the canvas but not in a way to submit but to get more stability for him to get Ty up. But in the end he falls forward once more as the pressure is too much and he taps out to the hold that Ty has locked in on him before Drew calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
Justin: The winner of this match by submission and advancing to the next round of the Gold Rush tournament!!! Ty West!!!
Ty finally lets go as he rolls away from the bigger man and stares at him for a few moments before allowing drew to raise his arm in victory. He then rolls out of the ring and walks to the back, never letting his eyes leave the fallen Casey Williams while having a smirk on his face.
The scene opens backstage, where we see Amy preparing and warming up for her match against Apple Coren. With music playing in her ear, she fails to hear roving reporter Pussy Willow approaching from the side. Willow clears her throat to get the attention of Amy but doesn't get a response and instead taps Amy on the shoulder. Amy stops and removes the headphones, where we can hear The Ramones blasting through.
Amy: Pussy sorry... I didn't see you.
Pussy Willow: That's ok.... I just came to see how your preparations going.
Pussy asked.
Amy: They are going good thanks for asking.
Pussy Willow: Do you have any final thoughts or comments to say to Apple?
Pussy queried.
Amy: I do actually... it's funny as I watched her promo with her little sidekick maid thing... she got very interested that she could be facing someone who could give her a fight and I a former multiple champion... but then oh... she finds out my past and guess what... out comes the sexually transmitted disease joke. The predictable sheep rears it ugly head once again. I casted aspersions about her background etc... and I was damn right... she casts aspirations about me and she looks like a damn fool.
If you are so worried about my sexual health so much... I am clean, and I get myself tested every couple of months... I am clean and healthy and have been for the last twenty plus years.
I'm surprised she didn't call a whore or slut... that is up there with the STD joke.
But then she goes as far as calling me old... that is just scraping the barrel for insults.
Amy shakes her head.
Amy: I don't know who she is trying to impress... Ivy or those who might show some interest in her. But tonight, will either make or break you... I don't blame you for thinking that this was make you... it seems that everyone who comes across me climbs the ladder of success, which in my opinion sucks because I don't learn anything at all. I try and try but the fire in the belly of new comers trumps a wise old head with years of experience and a hall of fame ring. But I can guarantee you though... you will get a fight, I'm not the kind of person to give up on a fight and lie down and play dead... I will fight and fight and fight until someone makes me tap or finishes me off with their finisher.
Apple... I am no pushover and tonight I will not be used as a stepping stone for your gain. Tonight, I want to redeem myself from the loss against Evie Jordan aka Baang. Good luck Apple because you are going to need it.
Amy puts her headphone back into her ears and goes back to her match prep and warming up, as Pussy nods and smiles and even though she can't hear her, thanks Amy for her time. Pussy wraps up her piece as the scene fades out on Amy.
Trinity Jones can be seen walking through the hallway. She isn't dressed for a fight. Her hair is tossed up into a bun while her eyes are covered with sunglasses. The cameraman audibly stops her as she looks at him with disgust written on her face.
Trinity Jones: Really, is that all you got?
Trinity shakes her head.
Trinity Jones: Last week, I shut Parand up. Now everyone is asking me about Evie Baang. You know Evie Baang wants a challenger. Well, I don't care. I'm not going to be handed a title shot just because some bimbo thinks she can call her own shots. I am here to prove that I am the best.
Trinity rubs her chin.
Trinity Jones: Which is way next week here on Climax Control. I am holding the first installment of The Dragon invitational. Basically, I am sending an open challenge to anyone who wants to face me.
Trinity walks out of the picture after making that statement.
Simone: Fans October has been designated as National bullying prevention month and to help kick everything off we are proud to bring you the national debut of a new public service announcement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human services featuring SCW's very own Cat Riley!
The screen fades from the broadcast duo to a rather somber looking Cat Riley.
Cat: Hello, I'm Cat Riley. Each month in schools across the United States one out of five young boys and girls are subjected to the harsh effects of bullying for various reasons. Reasons such as skin tone, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation and more. More than half of these incidents are never reported allowing the treatment to continue unchecked. This often leads to depression, anxiety and thoughts of suicide.
A brief pause ensues while images of deceased teens, victims of suicide due to bullying scroll across the screen. Photos of smiling boys and girls donated by their families bearing their names, ages and date of memoriam accompanied by a mournful melody depict the gravity of the situation.
Cat: Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people, and for every death there are a hundred attempts. Over 14% of high school students have contemplated suicide with half of them attempting it. In addition, over 160,000 kids stay home or skip school every day due to bullying.
The camera pans closes in on her face, her deep blue eyes resonate with the heartfelt concern marring her expression.
Cat: It doesn't have to be like this. More than half of these situations are put to a stop when a peer or an adult intervenes on the child's behalf and school based bullying prevention programs have been shown to decrease bullying by a further 25%. All you have to do is seek help. If you or someone you know is the victim of bullying report it to a teacher or your parents, get others involved.
Another pause ensues with Cat bowing her head in a moment of retrospection.
Cat: I was also bullied as a child. Other girls would make fun of me for my skin tone and certain physical features and it grew to the point where I was beaten up almost routinely. Like many other victims I too was afraid to report it for fear of repercussions, but I was fortunate that my Uncle found out about it and got involved. His involvement was enough to put a stop to it once and for all. So please, please report any instances or suspicions of bullying to an adult. You'll be surprised at what they can do.
Her expression shifts from a sobering study in suffering to one of a stern admonitory.
Cat: And for the bullies, its better you get caught by a teacher than by me.
A video montage taken from some of Cat's SCW matches flashes on the screen, showcasing her skill and ruthlessness as she traps opponents in an arrays of arm locks, leg locks and other painful holds forcing them to quickly capitulate the contest before returning to the orator.
Cat: Because if I catch you, I'll rip your bloody arm off and use it as a back scratcher.
Justin: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
Rotten to the Core by Sofia Carson begins to fill the venue as the curtains part and Apple moves to the top of the ramp and stops as she takes in the fans who have risen to their feet. Matching her walk to the beat of the song, she moves towards the ring offering fake smiles to each side before getting to the ring.
Justin: Introducing from England, it is her ladyship, Apple Coren!
As the verse "Rotten to the core" plays, Apple climbs the turnbuckle and sits there to taunt the fans as she ignores them to check a hand mirror she pulls from a pocket of the blue leather jacket she is wearing. The referee moves to tell her to come down off the turnbuckle which she does slowly with a sneer before leaning back into the corner to wait for the start of the match.
Simone: I do not think I have ever seen a more pompous Bombshell in the history of SCW than Apple Coren.
Adams: Well we've had a lot. Delia. Mikah. if you're saying Apple is more arrogant than them, then all I can say is WOW!
Victim of Me by Descendants begins to play over the sounds system, the lights begin to strobe through the venue as Amy appears through the curtain dancing before stopping half way and pushes her hair back to reveal the black leather surgical face mask decorated with a Cheshire Cat Smile and above that Amy Santino is written in red and in Japanese
Amy surveys the crowd for a moment as Justin makes her introduction.
Justin: Her opponent! Making her way to the ring, hailing from Juneau, Alaska, Amy Santino!
She then continues down the ramp, as slaps the hands of the awaiting fans, she then climbs into the ring, where she then climbs the turnbuckles and surveys the crowd before climbing back down and heads to the corner, where she takes off the mask and waistcoat and waits for the match to start.
Adams: Amy's not happy about some of the things Apple had to say about her past before wrestling.
Simone: It's a risk one takes with a past like Amy has had, but after so many opponents do it over so many years, I imagine it does wear thin.
Jacob calls for the bell.
DING DING DING!
The Bombshells emerge from their corners and circle the ring, Amy's face entirely of focus and concentration while Apple just smiles as she struts, staring at Santino with mocking disdain. They finally pause to lock up, but once Amy steps forward, Apple quickly jumps back and ducks through the ropes to avoid her opponent.
Simone: What is Apple playing at?
Adams: Maybe she's not ready?
Simone: She's had all week to be ready.
Amy steps forward to make an attempt at Apple, but Jacob blocks her path and orders her aside as Apple fans her hand at Amy, waving her aside. Only when Amy steps back does Apple climb back inside of the ring. The women prepare once again and they lock up, and almost immediately Apple shoves Amy off of her with a scowl, wiping at her arms while looking offended.
Adams: What is her problem? It's like she doesn't want Amy touching her.
Simone: How does she expect to wrestle a woman without allowing her to physically lay hands on her?
Apple points at Amy and protests to Jacob.
Apple: I don't know where her hands have been!
Adams: Oooo!
Apple brushes right past Jacob and rears back and SLAPS Amy across the face! The crowd gasps in shock and Amy is PISSED OFF! Amy glares at her and jumps at her arrogant opponent, but Apple ducks behind the referee, keeping Amy again at bay! Amy tries to get at Apple but the cocky Bombshell effectively uses the official as a human shield. Apple then darts out of the ring, and smiles as Amy throws her hands in the air, frustrated at the games her opponent is playing.
Simone: That there is the key. I do believe Apple Coren is playing games with the mind of Amy Marshall.
But Amy is having none of it as she shoves the referee aside and jumps to the floor through the ropes -- just in time for Apple to avoid her by climbing back into the ring. Amy stands on the outside, hands on hips and staring into the ring, at Apple who is pointing at her and laughing in a derisive manner. Amy rolls inside and jumps to her feet but Apple tries to avoid her again and ducks through the ropes, and Amy is right on her but Jacob has to usher her back once again as Apple screams for her to get back!
Simone: Oh come ON!
As soon as Amy is forced away, Apple steps through the ropes and takes the low road, cheap shotting Amy! Amy stumbles back and Apple grabs her by the arm and locks her into an overhead wrist lock -- then grabs a handful of her hair to drag her down to the mat where she maintains the advantage with the hold. But not for long as Amy uses her experience to her advantage and rolls back through the hold, pinning Coren down to the mat face-first while applying a hammer lock. Apple cries out in pain as Amy wrenches her arm up her back. Apple manages to get to her knees, then forces herself to a vertical base. She looks around for a counter, until she reaches back and snapmares Amy over with her hair as a handle. Amy lands on her tailbone and now Apple takes control with a rear chin lock. Amy struggles on the mat for several moments as Jacob checks for any signs of a choke hold. Amy grips Apple's forearm with her hands and uses the extra leverage afforded by her grip to struggle back to her feet. Finally back to a vertical base, Amy drives an elbow into her opponent's stomach, but she does not release her. Amy drives a second, then a third elbow into Apple's midsection and finally manages to break free. Quickly, the Hall of Famer grabs Apple by the arm and goes for an Irish whip but Apple reverses it. Amy jumps into the ropes off of the far side and nails Apple with a spring board flying forearm to the head which drives her into the mat.
Simone: Few Bombshells take to the air like Amy Santino!
Amy makes a fast cover, but Apple kicks out before the official can even get into position. Amy grabs her by the arm and takes her down to the mat again, this time with a bridging Fujiwara arm bar!
Simone: Amy has painted a target on Apple's arm! She may force her royal highness to tap out!
But Apple absolutely refuses to give her opponent the satisfaction, shaking her head and screaming "NO!" as Jacob asks her if she submits! Apple struggles to reach the ropes, and is finally apple to grab hold with her hand, forcing the break. Amy backs off reluctantly and allows Apple to get to her feet. But once she does, Amy moves in and Apple doubles her over with a boot to the midsection. Apple then sends her into the ropes but Amy ducks an attempted clothesline by Apple, rebounds off the ropes, rolls through a leap frog and surprises Apple with a drop kick which sends her crashing back to the mat. No sooner does Apple land hard, than Amy drags her right back up and throws her over with an Exploder suplex! Amy covers her for the pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Apple kicks out!
Amy pulls her to her feet and goes for another Irish whip, but Apple reverses this one too. Amy jumps into the ropes for another springboard maneuver, but Apple kicks her legs out from under her, causing Amy to crash on the canvas with her back and head!
Adams: And she doesn't Mohawk her hair anymore so there goes softening up the impact on her head!
Simone: If only you did the same when you had your in-ring career.
Adams: Yeah sometimes I think it really would have - HEY!
Apple points down at the fallen Amy and laughs. She then drops down and wraps her legs around Amy's head in a Figure Four head scissors. She props herself up on her forearms and uses her legs to slam Amy's head and face into the mat repeatedly! She then rolls Amy over to her back and grabs her legs in a victory roll pin.
ONE!
TWO!
Amy kicks out!
Apple frowns at the referee for not giving her a quicker count, but goes back to work on Amy, slapping her in the back of the head with both hands, then plants a boot into her back and kicks her down to the mat. Apple pulls her up to her feet and sends her hard into the corner, jumping in after her and bringing her out with a monkey flip!
Simone: Can't deny the fact that chick has one of the more impressive monkey flips.
Amy starts to return to her feet and Apple races off of the ropes, spins with her back to Santino and catches her with a wheelbarrow bulldog, planting her face first again!
Simone: Where it looked like Amy was focusing on Apple's arm, it looks like Apple is focusing on Amy's face.
Adams: Maybe it's Apple's attempt at a makeover?
Apple climbs to the middle turnbuckle, then waits as Amy gets to her feet and she hits her with a missile dropkick! Amy tumbles back head over heels and Apple jackknifes her for the cover!
ONE!
TWO!
Amy kicks out!
Apple grabs two handfuls of Amy's hair and drags her to her feet, only to set her up for a bridging Northern Lights suplex.
ONE!
TWO!
Amy kicks out again!
Apple slams her hands into the mat! She jumps to her feet and gets in Jacob's face, angry at not having gotten the pin and demanding to the referee "Do you know who I am!?"
Adams: Quick! Is there a doctor in the house!? Apple doesn't know who she is!
Apple then turns to focus again on Amy and makes a move for her, but Amy jumps and takes her over with a flying cross arm breaker, bringing the fans to their feet!
Simone: Moves from out of nowhere like that are exactly why Amy Marshall has had such success!
Adams: And again on the arm!
Apple struggles like a mad woman and reaches the ropes with her foot! Amy has to break and she tries to make a grab for her opponent, when Apple pokes her in the eye with a thumb. This draws boos from the fans but Apple grabs her by the hair and hits a face buster! Apple denies any wrong doing to Jacob and grabs her opponent and goes to send her into the near corner but Amy reverses it. Apple jumps onto the turnbuckle for perhaps an attempt at a body press but Amy comes in and dropkicks her in the back, sending her tumbling out over the top rope and to the floor!
Adams: Nasty fall there by Apple! Do you think she can recover in time?
Simone: She had better because out there, she'd be in Amy Santino's element!
Amy tries repeatedly to go out after her but each time, Jacob stops her and allows Apple a chance to recover and get to her feet. Finally the referee turns to make his count and Amy uses HIM as a launching pad and flies over the ropes, crashing headlong into Apple and wiping them BOTH out!
Adams: WHOA!
Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
And as both women roll around to get back up, Jacob is issuing his count!
ONE! TWO! THREE!...
Apple is the first to recover and she grabs Amy by the hair and slams her face into the ringside apron. Apple tires to do so a second time but Amy blocks it and slams her face into the apron in her place!
FOUR! FIVE!...
Amy then grabs her arm and goes to send her into the ring steps but Apple reverses it and Amy is sent crashing into the steps instead!
SIX! SEVEN!....
Apple staggers back to the ring and starts to climb inside but a last ditch effort from Amy allows her to lunge and grab Apple by the boot and drags her back down!
EIGHT! NINE!....
Amy has hold of her and hits her with another exploder suplex ON THE FLOOR!
TEN!
Jacob calls for the bell!
DING DING DING!
Adams: Awww! Bloody hell! Just when it was getting good!
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen! Referee Jacob Summers has counted both women out of the ring! This match has been ruled a double count out!
The crowd boos VICIOUSLY at this decision!
Simone: And the fans are none too pleased about it either!
Adams: Look! They're still going at it!
Outside of the ring, Amy and Apple are both on their feet, swinging wildly at one another, trading blows as more officials come out to forcibly separate them! The security does their job, prying them apart as both women struggle to get back at the other!
Simone: There was no clear cut victor here in this one but I have a feeling we have not seen the last of Amy Santino and Apple Coren!
"Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2 sounds throughout the arena before Mercedes Vargas storms out towards the entrance ramp and walks with purpose as she heads to the ring.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, at this time, please welcome one-half of the Sin City Wrestling World Mixed Tag Team Champions...MERCEEEEEDEEEES VAAAARGAAAAS!
The camera takes a quick pan of the crowd, mostly the more vocal among them as they make thumb down gestures. Mercedes makes her way over towards the ring. She climbs up the ring steps and walks a third of the way before straddling the top rope, facing the crowd as she unbuckles her title from around her waist and raises it in the air while talking trash.
Simone: Mercedes Vargas continued her winning ways with a tag team win with Cat Riley against Kate Steele and Jessie Salco in the main event last week.
Adams: When you have the arguably the most decorated Bombshell in history and a newcomer who has been undefeated now for five months, the results speaks for themselves.
Mercedes grabs a microphone from a ring attendant then circles back to the center of the ring, taking in the scene before her theme song slowly dies off the speaker system.
Simone: We're about to hear from Mercedes speak for herself right now.
Mercedes is serenaded with boos. She smiles despite herself as she raises her microphone to her lips.
Mercedes: I will say that the day after Violent Conduct, let me tell you, it's been great. In fact, today was a great day. And let me tell you how that day went. I woke up, breathed a sigh of relief, opened the curtains. And the sun was a little more brighter that day. I went to have breakfast and my coffee tasted a little bit better. I went outside and all the smells smelled better, the colors were a little more colorful, and all because of this moment where I can be here in Fort Defiance, Arizona, look at all your faces and say 'I told you so'!
The crowd boos.
Mercedes: Yes, you should all boo Jessie Salco and Kate Steele because they had no business facing Cat Riley and yours truly. As a matter of fact, if I got beat twice in a span of twenty-four hours in two different promotions, and both were the main event, I would boo too. I wouldn't even show my face. But I will show my face, even though I really shouldn't be here.
Mercedes cracks a smile, walks up to the ropes and leans against them.
Mercedes: I'm the most accomplished person here, yet I get slapped with being entitled. You want entitled?! Then look no further than the now former World Bombshell Champion who got her ass handed to her by a ROOKIE at the supercard. You probably don't know this, and I just found this out today, but from the day Mikah joined the roster three years ago all the way up to Violent Conduct, more than half of her career was spent having a title around her waist. Now compare that to just 25% in my career, and I was here nearly 18 months before she arrived. So you tell me who's really entitled here: someone who spent a quarter of their career as champion. Or, someone who killed the division simply by any title she touches?
She nods at the boos still directed at her.
Mercedes: You people have blinders on. When you take off the rose colored glasses, then you'll see what I see. Because there's one reason why I came to SCW and that was to be great, and that's what I can do, what I have done, and what I will do. And come next week, I will be the most winningest Bombshell in history. So, bye-bye Roxi Johnson, there's a new winningest Bombshell in SCW. I'm the record-breaking, ground-breaking, history-making, trail-blazing, name taking, legend beating, most winning #ChampionofChampions.
Mercedes cups her ears, inciting the crowd even more.
Mercedes: So then, the question isn't who's going to let me, it's who's going to stop me.
Mercedes lifts her championship up to hide the smile she can no longer contain and the crowd can no longer stay quiet. It's here that her music cues before she leaves the ring and the scene fades elsewhere.
Backstage a voice can be heard as a person with a pair of doc martin army boots and jeans is sitting at a desk with his feet up and his upper half in the shadows.
Voice: Well well, they are looking for people so Fenris will have a quality opponent. You know when I saw that, I could only think of one thing. The challenge of having an open tournament will bring all of the wannabes and those that want to be in this tournament to get a shot at something that they think is the end all and be all of this company. Hell I bet it might even bring out Jimmy 2 H because we all know he wouldn't miss a chance to rub in the fact that he is the best when all he is doing now is changing diapers and coasting on his name.
Still in shadows, the body of the man begins to move into the light but stops once more to speak.
Voice: Now I know that I can be a bit of a surprise should I decide to announce that I am in the tournament but I also know that no one would be surprised if they knew who I was. And in reality, I can probably get quite a few cheers and quite a few people wanting to see me in the ring once more.
Adams: I wonder who it could be Belinda?
Simone:That voice sounds very familiar Jason...
Suddenly music hits on the speakers as the image pulls out to reveal the desk to be in management's office where the boots are pulled off the desk and a very familiar face moves into view. The fans watching let out a cheer as Connor Murphy moves into view and gets to his feet. Walking to the door and turning to enter the stage area where he is greeted by a loud roar of fans as he makes his way to the ringside area and then slides under the ropes to the delight of the fans. After being handed a microphone, Connor looks around the arena and smiles.
Connor Murphy: I have to tell ya, I have missed you like hell and I figured that if I was going to make a comeback that I would make a comeback to my home and my people...SIN CITY WRESTLING!
A huge pop is heard as Connor nods in the ring before waving at Belinda and Jason before he brings the microphone up to his lips a second time.
Connor Murphy: Hi Belinda and Jason, miss me?
Simone:Connor Murphy back in a SCW ring...what does this mean?
Adams:If it is what I think it is, it means he is throwing his hat into the ring for the Gold Rush Tournament.
The announcers are pondering what Connor might be doing as he erases all doubt with his next words.
Connor Murphy: Let me finish tonight with this thought. Connor Murphy has come home and he is throwing his name up for the Gold Rush tournament and that when I win it, I will be making the most of the opportunity to beat Fenris. So thank you for the welcome back and I can't wait to get back into the ring.
With that, Connor drops the mic and heads to the corner where he climbs to the second turnbuckle to let the roar of the crowd roll over him before he heads out of the ring and up the ramp to Warrior's Code by the Dropkick Murphys.
Adams: Oy! Check it out! Look who's here!
The camera shifts to a shot of the front row where stands former SCW World Heavyweight and Tag Team Champion, Giani Di Luca. The crowd cheers for his appearance, despite his 'heel' status, and he holds his arms out in self presentation with a cocky grin on his face while the crowd chants;
Crowd: SCW! SCW! SCW!
Simone: And we are excited to announce that next week you will see Giani Di Luca back in an SCW ring as he is one of our featured returning Superstars in the Gold Rush tournament!
The cameras cut to the back as Travis Nathaniel Andrews is standing next to Pussy Willow. He is all smiles while shaking every hand that walks past him.
Pussy Willow: It's so good to see you again Travis. Where is your daughter?
Travis smiles while placing a hand on Pussy's shoulder.
Travis Nathaniel Andrews: It's good to see you too Pussy. Denise is playing hide and seek with her cousin Jimmy.
Pussy nods.
Pussy Willow: So what are you doing here?
Before Travis can answer, a voice rings out behind them.
Voice: He came here cause he missed me.
Travis turns to see his old rival turned friend standing there holding the Roulette championship.
Travis: You know something Ben. I could take that belt off your hands.
Ben smiles at Travis, putting his hand on his shoulder and winking at one of his fave rivals.
Ben: I doubt it mate, been gone a long time, spent too much time playing golf rather than hunting gold.
Ben's joking tone gets a smile out of Pussy.
Pussy Willow: Are you looking to come out of retirement?
Travis laughs.
Travis: I'm just making a joke. I'm enjoying my retirement.
Ben: But nothing like the bright lights, roar of the crowd, and waking up aching like ya been hit by a steam roller.
Ben smiles at Travis who shakes his head, but Ben points off camera.
Ben: Sadly, this fella has to go, gotta finally end Caleb Storms championship dream. Catch up a bit later?
Travis nods as Ben walks off camera, the camera fading to black.
Justin: The following contest is for the SCW Roulette championship and is a twenty minute iron man match, introducing first, the challenger....
The opening scream for the song "Test Your Metal" by Unleash The Archers is heard over the PA and the lights start flashing accross the arena before Caleb comes out headbanging along to the song before he poses for the crowd at the top of the ramp.
Justin: Introducing, from Syracuse, New York and weighing in at 220lbs, he is "The Metal Storm" Caleb Storms!
Caleb makes his way down the ramp slapping hands with the fans as he makes his way down the ramp before sliding into the ring and throwing up the metal horns as he waits for his opponent
Justin: And his opponent....
The opening guitar riff to "Blame it on the Boom Boom" by Black Stone Cherry starts to play. The riff repeats itself once more. A British flag appears on the screen, waving with a gray filter and the lyrics kick in.
The familiar face of Ben Jordan appears on the screen. The fans instantly burst in to cheers as a smiling Ben Jordan appears at the top of the ramp, dressed in a white shorts with matching knee pads and boots. Ben looks around the crowd, his trademark smile on his face. He turns his head to the left, winking at the crowd before slowly walking down the ramp. He moves to the left, running his hand along the fans, high fiving as many as possible, before moving to the right and doing the same. Ben stops in front of a fan with a phone and moves next to them, allowing them to take a selfie with the smiling Englishman
Justin: Making his way down the aisle! From London, England, weighing 220 pounds, he is the SCW Roulette champion, he is Ben Jordan!
He stands outside the ring, looking up at ring, before moving to the steps and jumping up them. He ducks down and in to the ring through the middle and top rope and spins in to the corner, climbing on the top rope and raising his hands. He quickly jumps down and moves towards the center of the ring, looking at his opponent.
Adams: This is gonna be one hell of a match.
Ben Jordan and Caleb Storms are ready for the match to begin when "Party Starter" begins playing over the loud speakers.
Adams: What is going on?
Simone: I have no idea. I know Ben Jordan is defending the roulette championship in just a few minutes.
Just then gold lights start filling the arena as Travis Nathaniel Andrews emerges from behind the curtain. Both Jason and Belinda are shocked as half the crowd comes unglued. Cheers echo through the arena as Travis stands midway down the ramp.
Justin: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, the self proclaimed Mr. SCW himself, Travis Nathaniel Andrews.
Travis points toward the crowd as he mouths SCW along with them. He continues down the ramp but turns the corner instead of hopping into the ring. He makes his way around the ring as fans are jockeying to high five him.
Simone: This is an absolute shock. SCW legend Travis Nathaniel Andrews has made an unexpected return here tonight.
Adams: This is awesome. Who knew the once hated man in SCW would get such an ovation like this.
Belinda couldn't find an answer as Travis reaches the commentary booth. He politely shakes their hand while picking up his headset.
Travis: It's so great behind back here on Climax Control.
Adams: Welcome home Travis.
Travis smiles as the starting bell dings.
DING DING DING!
The time clock starts as Ben and Caleb slowly begin circling each other inside the ring. They meet in the center with a elbow collar tie up. Caleb is the one who gains the early advantage by ramming his forearm into the sternum of Ben. Each blow lands hard as Ben has to loosen his grip, this allows Caleb to slip behind Ben and quickly strike with a reverse Neckbreaker. Caleb follows up with a quick sliding knee to the side of Ben's head.
Travis: What a great start for Caleb. He is clearly showing some major improvements from his first time out.
Adams: Do you think all that metal music he listens to helps?
Travis: If it does then who am I to judge. I use to yell at my locker door while trying to psych myself up before a match.
Caleb picks Ben up by his neck before shooting him back down with a vicious snapmare. Ben is holding his neck as Caleb quickly goes for the first pinfall attempt.
ONE!
Ben is quickly out as Caleb just claps his hands together. He grabs a hold of Ben as he is getting back up. He goes to send him towards the ropes but Ben reverses it. Caleb strikes the far ropes first but Ben catches him in a very tight bear hug before throwing him over his head. Caleb lands hard on his back as Ben goes for the cover.
ONE!
TWO!
Caleb manages to kick out as Ben reacts the same way as Caleb did.
Simone: Two minutes have already gone by and no one as scored a pinfal.
Adams: this could come down to the wire.
Travis: If that were to happen then this match favors Ben.
Both men are back up on their feet as Ben once again goes to tie up with Caleb. This time Caleb catches Ben off guard and pulls him into a very tight small package. The referee checks to make sure the shoulders are down before counting.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The referee signals toward the time keeper that Caleb just scored. As the three minute thirty four second mark rolled by, the scoreboard shows Caleb one and Ben zero. Feeling confident, Caleb pulls himself out of the corner and rushes toward Ben. This time Ben was ready as he caught him with a drop toe hold. Ben floats over Caleb, hooks his arms around his head and arm before yanking back on them. Caleb grunts as Ben transitions into a kneeling Facelock.
Simone: Caleb took an early lead. Let's see if he can hold on to it.
Travis: Don't count Ben just yet.
Ben cranks back as Caleb struggles to breath. Ben increases the pressure as Caleb has no choice but to tap Ben on his thigh. The referee sees this and signals the time keeper.
The score is now one to one as the match hits the seven minute mark. Ben let's go of Caleb as he is back in his corner. Caleb is trying to get some air back in his lungs as the referee signals for the men to start again. Ben steps out of his corner as he waves toward the crowd. He is about to reach Caleb until he is met with two boots to the face courtesy of a dropkick by Caleb.
Ben drops down as Caleb shakes his head. Ben is slowly back up onto his feet as he swats the second attempt away. Caleb is quickly back up only to get met with a strong right from Ben. Caleb answers back with a right of his own. Both men exchange blows as Ben gets the better of it. He Irish whips Caleb off towards the ropes but springs off the ropes and catches Ben flush on the nose.
Adams: Both men are bringing everything they got tonight.
Travis: I'd hope so since this is a title match.
Caleb follows the kick up with a quick DDT. He goes for another cover but Ben is out before the ref could slide into position. Caleb wastes little time as he flings Ben towards the rope. Ben ducks the first clothesline attempt and bounces off the side. He comes back and snaps off a perfectly executed hurricanrana which sends Caleb halfway across the ring.
Caleb groggily tries to get up to his feet but Ben stops him with a vicious knee to the chest. Ben then proceeds to stomp Caleb a little more before wrapping his arms around his waist. Ben then dead lifts Caleb off the canvas before flinging him over his head. Ben follows the move with a nice kip up.
Caleb is holding his lower back as Ben runs at him with a soccer style kick in mind. However, Caleb manages to catch Ben's foot and rolls him up into another small package type maneuver. This time the ref slides into position.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Caleb manages to catch Ben by surprise while going up two to one on the scoreboard. The time is now eleven minutes and fifteen seconds. Caleb is busy gloating while motioning he is going to win. As the referee gives them the okay, Ben is quietly positioning himself for something wicked.
Caleb turns around as Ben strikes with a shuffle side kick which levels Caleb. Ben points toward Travis before going for the quick cover.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
Just like that, Ben is able to tie it back up while shaving four seconds off the clock.
Simone: This is a very tight match.
Adams: I predicted Ben would be up five to zero but this has completely shattered that. Plus didn't that kick look familiar Travis.
Travis: I think Ben has been studying my playbook.
Caleb is checking his jaw as Ben just shrugs his shoulder. Caleb looks at Ben before shoving him. Ben answers with a quick Backbreaker followed by a knee to the spine. Ben then grabs Caleb, shoots him off towards the ropes and clotheslines him out of the ring. Ben backs up a bit before charging toward him. Ben leaps through the ropes while driving Caleb back first into the barricade.
Caleb slumps forward a bit as Ben grabs him and rams him back first into the ring apron.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
FOUR!
The referee is beginning to count as Ben grabs Caleb and shoots him back into the ring. Ben looks at the clock as the time says sixteen minutes. Ben slides back into the ring where he is met with a couple of quick stomps from Caleb. Caleb then picks Ben up and slams him face first into the canvas. He then bounces off the ropes before connecting with a shining wizard.
Travis: Caleb is wasting a lot of time. He needs to go for a cover and try to play clock management.
Adams: I agree.
The time now says nineteen minutes and twelve seconds as Caleb is picking Ben up. He goes to swing but Ben ducks behind him. Without thinking, Ben hooks Caleb's arms up in a full nelson before leaping forward in a bulldog type maneuver. Travis looks on as Ben shoots the half and hooks the leg of Caleb.
ONE!
TWO!
THREE!
The referee calls for the bell as time finally expires. Ben is sitting up as he cant believe what he just did.
DING DING DING!
Travis: I had no idea Ben could pull off a Sin City Drifter.
Adams: You think he was paying homage to you or goading you.
Travis: I have no clue.
Travis takes off his headset as Justin delivers the final decision.
Justin: Here is your winner with a score of three to two and still Roulette Champion....Ben Jordan
Travis slides into the ring and helps Ben up to his feet. He hugs his longtime rival while raising his hand high.
Simone: Never thought I see the day where Travis actually isn't stealing the spotlight.
Adams: It is strange but it's cool to see.
Simone: Ladies and Gentlemen, that is all we have time for tonight, join us next week where the gold rush tournament continues! For Jason Adams, I'm Belinda Simone. Good night everybody!
The camera fades out as Travis and Ben are seen smiling in the ring.
THANK YOU! to Chris, Mark, Dustin, The Lord MK, Gerrit, Annie, Gene, Casey, Jenny and Mercedes. Also thank you again to Annie for the cool match banners and to everyone who roleplayed.