"Climb into the ring,
For a battle that you can't win,
Swing as hard as you can swing,
It will still mean nothing,"
His pace heightens to a trudge as he maneuvers down the ramp, his sights fixed, unwavering from the ring he'd clamber up; using the top rope for leverage, Brooklyn advances to the apron knee to boot, and enters the ring between the middle rope. His feet mark a trail to the nearest camera which he targets with his index and middle finger, imitating some form of hand gun, his thumb acting as the trigger which he locks back and snaps forward. His theme fading to the jeers of the public.
The Lights flicker until the sounds of electricity fill the arena as it is plunged into darkness. A Moon appears on the titan-tron and a white glow appears on the stage. Standing in the glow is the 7-foot-tall Gabriel Ohio, leather jack blowing in the wind, looking down at the floor. He looks up and walks slowly to the ring. He reaches the ring and steps up onto the apron and then over the top rope, his presence felt.
Richard Bassett: This match is one fall to a finish. It is a triple threat match for the HcW Pure Championship. The first person to gain a pinfall will be the champion. Introducing first, the first challenger. He weighs in at 252 pounds and hails from Cleveland, Ohio! This is Cerberus!
Cheers.
Richard Bassett: And the second challenger, he weighs in at 322 pounds. He comes to us from Las Vegas, Nevada. Here is “Wildfire”… Tommy… McMaster!
Boos.
Richard Bassett: And introducing the reigning HcW Pure Champion. He weighs in at 320 pounds. He is seven foot tall. Here is Gabriel… Ohio!
The bell rings.
Christine Donahue: As Richard Bassett leaves the ring and the match begins, we are looking at very complicated situation here between these two.
Al Locker: McMaster injured Ohio, but then got into a war with Cerberus. Makes perfect sense to me.
Alan Carcia: Stop trying to complicate things, Donahue.
Christine Donahue: Fine! Alright!
Ohio, McMaster, and Cerberus circle around in the ring. Ohio starts off with a huge dropkick on McMaster sending McMaster out the ring.
Al Locker: You don’t often see a move like that from Ohio! But McMaster is outside the ring.
Cerberus gets behind Ohio as Ohio gets up and delivers a Russian Legsweep before following up with stomps right to the shoulder of Ohio. After five stomps, Ohio counters the stomps by grabbing Cerberus by the foot for a Heelhook.
Christine Donahue: Cerberus has no love for Ohio here as he wants to be the champ. But Ohio isn’t going to go out that easy.
McMaster gets back in the ring and delivers an Elbow Drop to the chest of Ohio before lifting him for a headlock. As Cerberus pulls himself up using the ropes, McMaster plants Ohio with a Bulldog.
Al Locker: McMaster has been hungry since losing the Xtreme Championship to Trent Harper. He wants this title.
McMaster turns around as Cerberus unloads a straight punch to the jaw sending McMaster to the mat. Cerberus grabs Ohio by the back of his neck but Ohio gets to his feet and delivers a back elbow to the bridge of the nose.
Alan Carcia: Cerberus could have a broken nose right there. Ohio is strong as an ox.
Ohio turns around, tackles Cerberus and locks in another Heelhook.
Christine Donahue: Is he going to tap? Ohio is grinding down on that heel hook.
Al Locker: Here comes McMaster.
McMaster gets up and goes for another Elbow Drop but Ohio releases the hold and quickly rolls out of the way as McMaster’s elbow crashes against the mat. Ohio tosses McMaster out through the middle and waits as Cerberus gets to his feet. Cerberus gets up, turning around for a Big Boot by Ohio.
Alan Carcia: The big guy is looking to fly, I think!
Ohio looks at McMaster on the outside of the ring and runs off the ropes for a Suicide Dive but McMaster counters with a swinging elbow strike on Ohio’s forehead. McMaster grabs the stunned Ohio by the feet and pulls him out of the ring before sliding himself in.
Al Locker: McMaster wants this title like nobody’s business!
McMaster tries to get up Cerberus for the Cobra Clutch Slam but Cerberus flips him over his shoulder before hitting a Release Belly to Belly. McMaster rolls a distance to the corner and gets up, Cerberus charges and delivers a Stinger Splash following up with a snap neckbreaker.
Christine Donahue: Cerberus could come out from underneath to take it all here. I think everyone has overlooked him in this contest!
Ohio rolls himself back into the ring as Cerberus charges him. Ohio hits a Lariat on Cerberus as McMaster uses the ropes to help himself up. Ohio charges and connects with a spinning back elbow on McMaster causing McMaster to bounce off the ropes into a Reverse STO combo. Ohio climbs top rope and delivers a top rope elbow drop on McMaster.
Al Locker: Big guy on big guy violence right here and McMaster eats that elbow! Cover!
Ohio hooks the legs:
One.
Two.
Thr—KICKOUT!
Cerberus gets up and lifts Ohio and delivers a Running Powerslam and hooks the leg.
Alan Carcia: It could be Cerberus!
One.
Two.
KICKOUT!
Cerberus looks frustrated before making his way to McMaster setting up for a Piledriver but McMaster spins out of it and delivers a DDT. McMaster climbs the top rope but Ohio rolls over to the ropes, gets up and kicks the top rope causing Cerberus to have trouble balancing.
Al Locker: Cerberus in trouble, but here comes McMaster!
Ohio hits a Big Boot causing McMaster to fall over the top rope as McMaster grits his teeth and clutches his back, the momentum causes Cerberus to fall from the turnbuckle.
Cerberus tries to get up using the ropes but Ohio hits a few kicks to the legs of Cerberus causing Cerberus to fall against the ropes. Ohio grabs Cerberus, lifts him up and delivers Fall From Grace before rolling into the pin.
One.
Two.
Three!
DING DING DING
Richard Bassett: The winner of the match and STILL HcW Pure Champion, Gabriel Ohio!
Christine Donahue: Gabriel Ohio dispatching Cerberus and McMaster on the outside does not look happy at all.
Alan Carcia: McMaster thought this was going to be his night, but I can promise you the issues between McMaster and Ohio are not yet done.
Christine Donahue: We have more action to come including out Television Championship match up next!
Christine Donahue: Up next, the HcW Television Championship will be defended. For nearly two months, the storied history between champion, Hammerstein – along with his manager Reese Kennedy – and Carnivore has taken a very odd turn.
Al Locker: This “friendship” between Hammerstein and Carnivore is highly suspect and I imagine that all that goes out the window when they get in the ring tonight.
Alan Carcia: Oh, there are no real friendships in wrestling. These two guys really don’t like each other, despite what a quack therapist might have to say.
Christine Donahue: It’s time for our Television Championship match, let’s get down to ringside.
TV CHAMPIONSHIP
HAMMERSTEIN VS. CARNIVORE
"And during the few moments we have left
I want to talk right down to Earth In a language that everybody here can easily understand"
An acoustic guitar plays shortly followed by drumming.
"LOOK INTO MY EYES WHAT DO YOU SEE?!
THE CULT OF PERSONALITY"
The crowd goes ballistic as Carnivore comes out of the back. He is clearly annoyed and angry with what was being said.
The crowd goes wild for Carnivore as the unpredictable superstar takes time out to soak in the moment.
"I KNOW YOUR ANGER, I KNOW YOUR DREAMS
I'VE BEEN EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO BE
I'M THE CULT OF PERSONALITY"
Carnivore approaches the ring slowly, sliding underneath the ropes and jumps up in the ring, raising his hands in the air.
The opening riffs of Everclear’s American Monster blare from the arena’s PA system and the crowd reacts with a roar as Hammerstein slowly steps through the curtain, followed by his manager, Reese Kennedy.
He stops at the top of the stage, drinking in the boos of the crowd, a huge sarcastic grin on his face. He waves his hands towards himself, inviting the crowd to get louder. Kennedy pats him on the back, and Hammerstein finally makes his way to the ring, stopping only to smirk and shake his head at the fans.
He walks up the ring steps and wipes his boots on the apron. Kennedy holds the ropes open, and The American Monster climbs in the ring. As soon as he’s in the ring he runs as hard as he can into the turnbuckles, then turns and runs across the ring, slamming into the opposite corner. Hammerstein run to the corner to his left, climbs to the middle rope, and raises his arms in the air. He goes to the opposite corner, repeating the gesture and taking in the jeers of the crowd as his music finally fades.
Richard Bassett: This match is one fall. It is for the HcW Television Championship. Introducing first to my left. He weighed in tonight at 225 pounds and is currently residing in Japan. This is Carnivore!
Fans pop for the announcement, before Bassett continues.
Richard Bassett: And his opponent is the current reigning HcW Television Champion. He weighs in tonight at 244 pounds and comes to us by way of Las Angeles, California. He is accompanied to the ring by his manager, Reese Kennedy. Here is Hammerstein!
Richard Bassett exits the ring as the referee points to both wrestlers before calling for the bell.
DING DING DING
The bell rings and Carnivore rolls out the ring. Carnivore turns around and lets the crowd bask in