024 - GWFZ LIVE!
07.16.2122 from Cetus Warrior's Lodge, Cetus- FADE IN -(We fade in on the jam packed CETUS WARRIOR'S LODGE. The crowd is electric. They can tell something special is going to happen tonight. But there is no pyro. Not announcements. The lights dim and after the initial cheer, nothing. The ring is illuminated with soft light. Suddenly, the PA blasts the absolute LAST thing anyone suspects....
THE AETHRAN WAR ANTHEM!
A single spotlight shines on the entranceway and through the curtain, almost looking like hesd been shoved, stumbles the GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPION RUSH! The crowd exploded! RUSH looked, somewhat sheepishly through around the building and then stepped to the left of the curtain.
The curtains flutter a bit and through the curtain stepps DISASTER! The crowd Pops huge. This was the first time a current GWF legend had graced the GWFZ since LATASHA wrestled a few times at the start of the promotion.
Suddenly, the curtain parted again and out stepped RAGE & PARALYZE! The place came unglued! The curtain again parted and out stepped STRAFE! Here was the entire GLADIATOR roster standing on the GWFZ stage along with RUSH. You would have thought this would be a proud moment for the young GLADIATOR but he seemed nervous about the whole thing.
The five GLADIATORS stood at the top of the stage and stood surveying the crowd and as if on command they all stepped aside as the curtain parted and out stepped OVERKILL, MALICE, THUNDER and THRASH! The roof about blew off of the Cetus Warrior's Lodge! This was definitely unprecedented.
But nothing could have prepared the crowd for what would happen next as the curtain parted yet again and out stepped BRUTE! The original legendary headbanger himself was here. For being some of the most hated individuals in the galaxy they were certainly getting an amazing reaction from the crowd. The storied careers of all these great athletes came together in this moment, in this tiny venue. Everyone from the fans in the front row to the clean up crew in the bowels of the venue knew this was special.
Then it got even more special as the men and women onstage instantly snapped to attention and the curtains parted once more and out stepped the Aethran Minister of War...SPIKE!
The assembling of Gladiator greats stood at the top of the ramp for the moment drinking in the adulation of the crowd. Then, with a nod, SPIKE made his way down to the ring. The assembled group followed behind him. They entered the ring and Brute grabbed a mic and handed it to SPIKE who had to wait a full 10 minutes for the crowd to settle down.
SPIKE: When Gladiators gather there is a reason. When this many Gladiators assemble, there is definitely a reason. And if the Minister of War leaves Aethra to come to some low life hole like Cetus, it's usually at the command of a warship that is looking to wreak havoc down on the men, women and children that call it home.
(There was a strange awkward silence.)
SPIKE: But you may all rest easy as that is not the reason I am here tonight. No. Tonight I'm here to take care of Gladiator business. Aethran business. You see recently I was made aware of a situation that, if left unchecked, can grow like a cancer on the Aethran race. Cowardice. Oh we've seen it before. Vengance was a coward. Mayhem, a coward. Doing merely what they could to survive instead of faceing their challenges head on. Face to face. As a Gladiator should. Since the unpleasantness that was the Murder of Massacre and since my ascension to the rank of Minister of War, I have decreed that ANY sign of cowardice by an Aethran, no matter how slight, will not be tolerated. So tonight, I'm here to rectify THIS situation. Roll the clip.
(The holovision screens in the Lodge clicked on and we see the final moments of the GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH from the last event where RUSH faced MORBID. We see MORBID out wrestling RUSH and RUSH bailing out of the ring. MORBID follows as does the ref warning both men to return to the ring. RUSH looks at MORBID with a bit of fear in his eyes and he charges at him and with a quick look up to the ref, RUSH grabs MORBID and purposefully slams him into the railing. The ref calls for the bell and this is when the match ends in Disqualification. MORBID gets the win but RUSH retains the belt.
We cut back to the ring and as the holovision screens fade and the Lodge lights come back up every Gladiator in the ring is staring at RUSH. RUSH is staring straight ahead looking off into space. SPIKE crosses over to him and gets in his face.)
SPIKE: Rush, you have been accused of the high crime of cowardice as evidenced by the footage we have just witnessed. How do you plead.
(RUSH paused but thenspoke in a loud clear voice.)
RUSH: Guilty.
SPIKE (smirked): Well at least, now, you are being brave. That's good. Good. You do understand that as Minister of War there are so many things I could have done to you. You could simply disappear, for good if I deem it to be so.
(RUSH nods.)
SPIKE: You understand, I could have any one of the fine, brave, athletes in the ring here cripple you and you would simply have to take it.
(RUSH again nodded.)
SPIKE: But unlike, Mayhem, unlike, Vengeance, you are young. You are young and I believe that you can be taught the error of your ways. So tonight, in lieu of a harsher punishment, we will, attempt, teach you that lesson. Do you accept these terms.
RUSH: Yes.
SPIKE: Good. Tonight, you will defend that Championship belt in a rematch against Morbid. You will do so with the bravery that Aethra demands. You will do so without cowardice. Do...you..understand?
RUSH: Yes.
(The crowd cheered.)
SPIKE: Good. And to ensure that you these fine men and women, who have proved their bravery time and time again will be at ringside.
(The crowd popped huge for this.)
SPIKE: Tonight, your rematch will be a special match from the planet Hydra, just about the only good thing that ever came from that wretched planet. Tonight, you'll face Morbid, for the title, in a Hydra Lumberjack Match with these fine men and women, The Gladiators of Aethra, will serve as the Lumberjacks.
(The roar from the crowd was deafening. SPIKE smiled and got close to RUSH'S face.)
SPIKE: Do...you...accept...this...punishment...Gladiator?
RUSH: I do.
(The crowd exploded. SPIKE nodded and turned to leave the ring and the Gladiator procession followed. RUSH brought up the end. What an amazing beginning to the evening and we haven't even seen any wrestling yet!)
Motor Psycho vs.
Death Knight IIDeath Knight II defeated Motor Psycho with a pinfall after the COSMIC LANCE
Match Rating: 4.00
Match Notes: DEATH KNIGHT II looked strong but so did MOTOR PSYCHO. This was a great opener between the two cyborgs and kicked off the evening, getting the crowd fired up. DEATH KNIGHT II was able to find an opening an hit his finisher.
- BACKSTAGE -(We are backstage. We see SPIKE walking down the hallway. The GLADIATORS following behind. He suddenly stops and smirks as he sees someone coming the other way. The camera pans as STAR WARRIOR walks up to to SPIKE.)
STAR WARRIOR: At the very least you should have done was told me you'd be here.
SPIKE: I don't have to tell anyone anything. I'm the Aethran Minister of War. I'll do whatever I please.
STAR WARRIOR: I'm running this show. You're in my house. You play by my rules. You can't just come in here and make title matches.
SPIKE: What part of Aethran Minister of War do you not understand? I play by no rules but the Aethran code. The match will go on as I have dictated. Do you have a problem with that?
(SPIKE stepped forward, nose to nose to STAR WARRIOR.)
STAR WARRIOR: No. The match will go on as you have...dictated. But know this...you'd better play fair. If interference by any Gladiator gives Rush the advantage over Morbid, I will end the match imediatly and come down and take care of the problem myself. Got it? I'm still more than capable of handling you now as I was then.
(The other GLADIATORS began advancing up behind SPIKE staring at STAR WARRIOR seeming to look for any excuse to attack. SPIKE raised a hand halting their advance.)
SPIKE: So tempting. So very tempting, but the Minister will not lower himself, so forget it. Besides, I think you'll find my Gladiators will be more than fair in the match.
STAR WARRIOR: See to it.
SPIKE: I will.
(STAR WARRIOR stared into SPIKE'S eyes a moment longer then turned and left.)
BRUTE: Man, I'd love to squash his head one more time.
(With that we cut back to the ring for our next match.)
Ensor vs.
SledgendEnsor defeated Sledgend with a pinfall after a MARS MOONSAULT
Match Rating: 2.00
Match Notes: And with this match SLEGEND'S streak came to an end. ENSOR was clearly the superior wrestler in this outing, easily handling SLEGEND to get the win.
- STAR WARRIOR'S OFFICE -(We cut to STAR WARRIOR'S office and find him mid-conversation with someone who's off screen that we can't see. STAR WARRIOR is a little distracted and is shuffling papers around on his desk.)
VOICE: All I'm saying is you need me.
STAR WARRIOR: What I need is for you to give me a break. I mean it's great to see you and all but I have the Minister of War here! It's been a security nightmare!
VOICE: You've got 8 guys out either with injuries or suspensions. That's making this already thin roster even thinner. I've seen the holovision ratings, things are down in the dumps. You've got that masked guy spilling backstage goings ons on the interweb. You need something to breathe fresh new life into this sinking ship. A personality of the tenth degree that the rest of the locker room can rally around. You. Need. Me.
(STAR WARRIOR looked up and sighed.)
STAR WARRIOR: I can't sign anyone before the end of the year. That's when we do contracts.
VOICE: So I'll work without a contract. I'll work show by show. I won't go for the titles. But you've got to promise me, if I increase the ratings, come the end of the year, you gotta consider giving me a contract to sign.
STAR WARRIOR: Fine. I'll slot you in for a match on the next event. We'll take it from there. If it weren't for your father and mine being...
VOICE: Forget my father! This is all about me! And me, in the Z, will be legendary!
(The camera cuts away before we can figure see who STAR WARRIOR was talking to, but I guess we'll find out on the next event!)
Narcotik vs.
Tournament MasterNarcotik defeated Tournament Master with a pinfall after NEEDLE & SPOON
Match Rating: 1.00
Match Notes: TOURNAMENT MASTER went into this match WAY too cocky and NARCOTIK found his openings and hit all the right moves to score the win. After the match, Narcotik grabbed the mic.
NARCOTIK: I dedicate this win tonight, to Irish Heat. He knows why.
And with this cryptic message NARCOTIK left the ring to the puzzlement of the fans.
- HEADLINERS VIDEO PACKAGE -MOT: Well I certainly don't understand what that means. Do you Kram?
KRAM: Certainly not, Narcotik has been acting stranger than ever as of late. Could it be he's back on the 'stuff'? Why will he not seem to leave Irish Heat alone? Johnny, your thoughts?
JOHNNY ROCKET: I think the both of you should just zip your lip. No one cares about Irish Heat or Narcotik! The only thing people care about is WHEN will The Headliners be back in the ring?
KRAM: Well actually....
ROCKET: Cram it double bill! I want all the good people of the universe to know that The Headliners have finished their new single STEALIN' DA SHOW and will be back in the Z soon!
MOT: Shouldn't that be StealING THE Show? Not, Stealin' DA Show.
ROCKET: I swear Doublemint, if you keep flapping yer yap while I'm talking I'm going to knock your teeth down his throat!
KRAM: Doublemint?
ROCKET: Anyway, to show the fans how much The Headliners love them, my boys have released the new song as a free download on the interweb! Point your browsing devices to this location...
www.throwingtoasters.com/gwf/media/Stealin_Da_Show.mp3And you can download the new song for FREE! And never fear, GRillz and DB will be back in the ring long before this song leaves the #1 slot on the Galactic Sales Charts.
KRAM: But if you're giving it away for free, how can it chart on the....
ROCKET: Stuff it tube sock and let's call the next match!
(KRAM and MOT try to regain their composure as we go up to the ring for the next match.)
(We cut to a recording studios and in the green room sites JOHNNY ROCKET.)
Irish Heat vs.
StrongStrong defeated Irish Heat with a pinfall after STRONG
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: STRONG was about to hit his finisher on IRISH HEAT when NARCOTIK ran to ringside and jumped on the apron to distract STRONG. In one swift motion STRONG grabbed NARCOTIK and gave him and IRISH HEAT a knoggin knocker, sending NARCOTIK to the ring floor and IRISH HEAT right into the STRONG and the pinfall!
STRONG left the ring. IRISH HEAT finally revived and got up to look around and saw NARCOTIK slowly getting to his feet at ringside. NARCOTIK shook his head and looked up at IRISH HEAT. He shrugged and left ringside. IRISH HEAD was FURIOUS and charged out of the ring and up the ramp.
- BACKSTAGE -(We cut to backstage where we see DUPLOS, both GEMIN and GEMELLO, standing in the hallway. GEMIN is whispering silently to GEMELLO. Suddenly there are footsteps behind them. They turn and come face to face with MOTOR PYSCHO. He stares at them for a second.)
MOTOR PSYCHO: You know, most people out there don't know. Hell I'm sure most of the locker room don't know. Why, I'm almost 99% sure that The Commissioner don't know. But me, I know. And the moment I can find a partner, I aim to collect.
(MOTOR PSYCHO poked a finger in GEMIN'S chest.)
MOTOR PSYCHO: I. Aim. To. Collect!
(DUPLOS stood silently and stared at MOTOR PSYCHO who snorted and then turned and walked away. We then cut back to the ring.)
- SUBMISSION MATCH -Hegemony vs.
The LegacyThe Legacy defeated Hegemony with a submission via INNER PEACE
Match Rating: 3.50
Match Notes: HEGEMONY took the early advantage in this match, but soon started jawwing to the crowd during the match giving THE LEGACY the opening to hit INNER PEACE and score the win!
- NO DQ OR COUNTOUTS -Leviathan vs.
Dark Star CreatureDark Star Creature defeated Leviathan with a pinfall after PRIMAL RAGE
Match Rating: 3.00
Match Notes: DARK STAR CREATURE dominated this match. THe action spilled out of the ring several times but in this NO DQ/NO COUTOUT rules match it didn't matter. In the match that seems to be made for him, he was dominant and got the win.
- GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIP - HYDRA LUMBERJACK MATCH -Rush vs.
Morbidfor the
GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIPMorbid defeated Rush with a submission via MORBIDLY CRUEL
Match Rating: 3.50
Match Notes: EARLIER in the evening SPIKE had said that the THE GLADIATORS would show absolutely no favoritisim toward RUSH and that was certainly the case. MORBID threw RUSH out of the ring several times and DISASTER, RAGE, PARALYZE and THRASH showed him absolutely no favoritism. In fact, on the one occasion RUSH threw MORBID out of the ring, THE GLADIATORS just stood back and let him climb back in, much to the astonishment of the crowd. In the end, the beatings by his own and the smart wrestling of MORBID got the better of RUSH and he succumbed to the MORBIDLY CREUL! MORBID had claimed the GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIP thanks, in no small part, to THE GLADIATORS.
As MORBID celebrated his newly won GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIP, the GLADIATORS dragged the limp body of RUSH backstage and out of the arena.
As the crowd celebrated MORBID'S win they couldn't help but wonder where the GLADIATORS were taking RUSH and when he'd be seen again.
All this as we FADE TO BLACK
Morbid won the GWFZ NEBULA CHAMPIONSHIP