a.C.e. CARD #06 from the Ruins of Antilia!
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Tonight the ENTIRE audience is made up of Murdok's zombie minions! The people from Centra refused to come and the Ravagers were asked by Nicodemus to wait on the Mothership in the space above Antilia just in case something went down. It seems no one trusts Murdok and with good reason. The zombies surround the ring; but as on Primus, they are restrained by barriers (state of the art forcefields however, not the crude cages the Primals pieced together.)
Noxious vs. Nemean - Nemean looked a little reluctant to get into the ring with Noxious, who himself seemed a little out of it. Nemean looked very good in this match, leading one to think he's been working hard on his in-ring skills. Nemean wins with the Hunger Strike and quickly leaves the ring to groans from the mostly zombie crowd.The Crusade is backstage in their ornate and dimly-lit dressing area. Murdok paces with his arms behind his back, Godsend is seated in a red chair, his legs crossed and a thoughtful smile on his face. Blazing Skull is hunched in a corner, varous sounds coming from him - none pleasant. Resurrection discusses strategy for their singles matches tonight.
Godsend: Oh Corporal.
Corporal Tek (and Murdok) look over to Godsend, whose expressions doesn't change.
Godsend: Your match is next, my friend. Scorch is no slouch, are you adequately prepared?
Tek: I am stronger than this man, I'll put him in his place and get the win for te Crusade.
Murdok: What is he doing?
Murdok motions over to the demon in the corner rocking back and forth.
Godsend: Oh, Blazing Skull? Why he is "meditating".
Blazing Skull erupts into a cackle and Godsend snickers a bit as well. "The pompous a**" Murdok thinks.
Murdok: Just as long as you have control of him.
Blazing Skull shoots to his feet and charges Murdok!
Blazing Skull: NO MAN CONTROLS ME!!
Murdok readies himself, and Resurrection goes to jump in front of him! Godsend shakes his head slightly, and Tek gets the message.... and reluctantly stops!!! Cremator grabs Skulls and pins him to the ground, then punches his lights out! Murdok snarls at Skull, then Godsend.
Godsend: Blazing Skull is aware of the task at hand and has agreed to help us achieve our goals, my liege, in exchange to be able to hurt people and possible earn his ascension to the Fifth Realm.
Suddenly, a burst of flame erupts from Skull, causing all but Godsend to reel back! Cremator has been engulfed in flame and rolls around on the floor in agony! Corporal Tek runs over to him, unsure what to do.
Godsend: That is enough.
Blazing Skull - bloody from the zombie general's punches, crawls over to his his corner and slowly returns to squating in the corner. Smoke swirls from his head.
Murdok: One more move like that, and I kill him. And then I kill you. Are we clear?
Godsend leans back in his chair, faux shocked at Murdok's words and smiles.
Godsend: Crystal.
Corporal Tek vs. Scorch - Tek looks very strong, dominating the Rampart Scorch. Twice Tek hits the Corporal Punishment, and the second one finished The Specialist off. Godsend's influence has realy paid off for Tek!
Flatliner vs. General Rankor - Flatliner easily defeats Rankor with Shock and Awe! Rankor has been a disappointment since the aCe started, and one has to wonder if his losses in the ring are making Paganax worry about his allegiance with the Ravager traitor.Nicodemus walks up to Ventross, who is pacing around backstage.
Nicodemus: I've thought about it, and I have to ask you... don't do this tonight. Take this show off, come back next month, and be the Ventross everyone knows you are. The powerhouse... the hero...
Ventross: I have the same heart I've always had, Nicodemus. Don't doubt me.
Ventross nudges Nicodemus aside as he storms off, concentrating on the battle at hand. Nicodemus shakes his head.
Warfare vs. Paganax - This would be a big match as far as rankings go! The two powerhouses went back and forth with brutal move after brutal move, but they both kept getting up! Warfare eventually gained control and won the match with a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker in a tremendous match!!! Flatliner and Warfare both win their singles matches!
Cremator vs. Rouser - Creamtor was very hurt, but really had no problem with Rouser. Rouser started off strong, but once the adrenaline hit, he kicked it up and won with Antilian Ruins!Nicodemus walks into the Crusade locker room without knocking!!! Only Godsend and Corporal Tek are present!
Nicodemus: Where is Murdok?
Godsend: I'm unsure, boss, he left in a huff. May I take a message?
Nicodemus: Tell him Blazing Skull had better be under control tonight or else.
Godsend: Wow, don't let Skull hear you say that...
Nicodemus: What was that?!
Godsend: I'll pass on the message to both Murdok and Blazing Skull.
Nicodemus: Make sure you do.
Nicodemus walks off and Godsend loosk perturbed.
Godsend: The way I'm being talked to tonight, Corporal. Whatever have I done to these people?
Corporal Tek: They lack respect, master. We should deal with them.
Godsend smiles, pleasantly surprised.
Godsend: So I have you total allegiance, Corporal?
Corporal Tek: I see things clearly, and you have my undying loyalty, master.
Godsend: We shall have to speed along our plans then! Excellent job tonight! I feel next month the entire aCe will be on its ear. And you and I will be standing on their faces!
Blazing Skull vs. Grovel - Another very close contest! These two animals both were bloody matches at the end of the night, but a Skull Head Crack put down Grovel for the 1-2-3. Death By Fire had little effect on the Primal, frustrating Grovel! After the match Skull lifts Grovel up and was about to let loose when DARKNESS FALLS rushes the ring and runs off Blazing Skull! Skulls laughs maniacally all the way to the back!
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MAIN EVENT #1 - Hardcore Titan Death Match
Godsend vs. Shepard[/size]
Godsend nearly kills Shepard early on with the Dextral Choke! Shepard refused to tap out and eventually Godsend let go out
of frustration! In a shockingly quick ending to the match, Godsend unveils a brand new move in the middle of the ring! He applies a dragon sleeper then clutches Shepard's chest, his fingers digging in around his heart! Shepard taps out and Godsend keeps on the hold! Aegis, Scorch, and Lance At-Las rush out to the ring.... then Blazing Skull and Corporal Tek run out and a full out brawl is on!! (What would an aCe card be without an all-out brawl?) Skull explodes on everyone and the Crusaders leave with their heads up high![/color]
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MAIN EVENT #2 - Ruins of Antilia Match
Ventross vs. Murdok[/size]
Lance At-Las agreed to be in Ventross's corner for his helping the ROC. Cremator was scheduled to be witness for Murdok, but was too hurt to come with him. Noxious joined him instead, which obviously bothered Lance At-Las. The aCe official was the only other man in the surrounding area and the two bitter enemies - Murdok and Ventross - circled around one another talking!
Murdok: You're a fool for doing this. What makes you think things are going to be any different? I've beaten you twice and you are an obviously broken man.
Ventross: I am not afraid of you, monster! I'm going to finish you off right here, right now, and your Crusade will be OVER!
Murdok: Remember where you are! *motions to the ruins with his arms* This is my home, Ventross! You're in my home!
Ventross: ...and I'm going to bring this place down around you!
Ventross starts off in control, but Murdok soon shows his power and comes back. He tries to bulldog Ventross into a pillar, but Ventross pushes Murdok off into the pillar! Face-first! A splatter of blood is left and Ventross goes down hard!!! The brutal war went on... outside the ruins Lance At-Las is not alone.
AT-LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSS
Lance At-Las jumps up as Noxious makes his way towards him!!!
Noxious: SAAVEE MEEE, AT-LAAAASSSS!
Lance At-Las: No... n-n-n-no! You aren't Meteor anymore. You're not him!
Noxious: SAAVVEE MEEEEE...
Lance At-Las gets up and runs off!!! Noxious slowly trudges towards him! Back in the ruins Ventross is smashing Murdok's bloody mess of a head into the stone floor over and over! Murdok gives him a low blow and chunks him head-first into a wall. he grabs Ventross and slams his face into a pillar, smearing blood over that one too! Ventross's nose is broken into pieces. Murdok hits Centra Takeover and that's all, folks. Murdok starts to walk away and Ventross grabs his leg! Murdok stomps his face! Murdok grabs a nearby stone and lifts it high over his head! Ventross is spitting up blood, barely able to see his enemy about to finish him for good. LANCE AT-LAS comes from out of nowhere and dropkicks Murdok in the head, staggering him! At-Las puts up his fist, but Murdok just laughs and walks away. At-Las helps Ventross up and the two leave the ruins in the opposite direction.[/color]
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MAIN EVENT #3 - aCe Essence Championship
Nicodemus (c) vs. Aegis[/size]
Short, but sweet. Aegis fulfills his destiny and capture the aCe Essence after an inverted DDT over his knee! Nicodemus shakes his hand afterwards, but an unimpressed Godsend comes out, mocking him with claps! Aegis points at Godsend as he lifts the title belt over his head![/color]